To obtain the distance, the reading of upper (A1) and lower (A2)
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stadia hairs are used. The difference between the two readings
multiplied by 100 gives the distance from instrument to staff.
Example:
Upper stadia
Lower stadia
The distance from instrument to staff:
D=(1.643 - 1.124) x 100 = 51.9m
4.4.3. Angle measurement
➀
Set up and level the instrument exactly over the point with the
plumb bob.
➁
Align point A, set the circle to read zero.
➂
Turn the telescope, align point B, read the circle. The reading will
be the horizontal angle between A and B. (See Fig. 4).
A
B
5. Testing and adjusting
To ensure the accuracy, adjustment is required before using the
instrument.
5.1. Circular level
➀
Place the instrument on tripod head, turn the foot screws until the
bubble is centered exactly in the middle of the circle.
➁
Rotate the instrument through 180°. If the bubble still lies in the
center, no adjustment required.
A1
A2
1.643m
1.124m
0
350
30
20
Fig. 4