Setting up the instrument
The aim of this tutorial is to guide you through the procedures for setting up a tripod to make it ready for use.
Parts of the tripod
Basic Kit, tripod and instrument in carrying case.
Each
leg of a tripod is adjustable for length. The legs are locked by a lever
clamp (left) or screw (right).
Once the legs have been set to the correct length it is important that the locking lever or screw is tight. Otherwise, the leg may move in use which means the instrument will have to be set up again, and all readings taken again as the instrument height will have changed.
Level
in transit case. Note the plumb bob (lower left) which may be used to
centre the instrument over a survey station.
