Measurement Preparations; Change Battery; Set-Up Instrument - GeoMax ZDL700 Serie Manual Del Usuario

Accessories
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Tripod, GeoMax telescopic aluminium staff, GeoMax 1 section,
fibre glass staff. (Optional: sunshade, 4 rechargeable batteries and
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charger)
FR

3. Measurement Preparations

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3.1 Change Battery

IT
Insert 4 AA dry cells according to the positive and negative signs
TK as indicated on the holder.
Always replace with a complete battery set!
RU
Do not use old and new batteries together.
Do not use batteries from different manufacturers or
batteries of different types.

3.2 Set-up Instrument

Levelling
• Set up the tripod. Extend the legs to a suitable length and
ensure that the tripod head is approximately level. Tread the
tripod shoes firmly into the ground to ensure stability.
• Mount the instrument on the tripod by screwing the tripod screw
onto the base of the instrument.
• Use the three levelling foot screws to center the circular bubble
in order to level the instrument.
Eyepiece Adjustment
Point the telescope to a uniform light surface such as a wall or a
piece of paper. Turn the eyepiece until the cross hairs are sharp or
distinct.
Measurement Preparations
Target Image Focusing
Use the gunsight to aim the objective lens at the staff. Turn the
horizontal fine motion screw until the staff is nearly centered in the
field of view and then turn the focusing knob to focus on the staff.
Ensure that staff image and reticle are sharp or distinct.
Power ON
The instrument is ready to measure.
• First check and adjust the electronic and optical line-of-sight
• Keep the optics clean. Dirt or condensation on the optics can
• Before starting work, let the instrument adjust to the ambient
• Avoid measuring through window panes.
• Staff sections have to be fully extended and properly secured.
• Touching the upper third of the tripod, can damp vibrations at
• Use the lens hood to cover the objective when backlight
• Evenly illuminate the measuring area of the staff with a flash-
Technical hints:
errors, then the circular level on the instrument and then the
staff: before starting work in the field, after long storage periods
or after long transportation.
limit measurements.
temperature (approx. 2 minutes per °C of temperature differ-
ence).
the instrument due to wind.
disturbs.
light or spotlight in darkness.
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