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What is the Resection Programme on a Total Station? The Resection programme found on nearly all Total Stations, like the Leica TCRP1205 Robotic Total Station, allow immense flexibility on where the Total Station can be positioned for ease of setting out or surveying. It is one of the most used features of a modern Total […]
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How often should you check an automatic level? We would recommend that site staff should check an automatic level for accuracy every week. This site check should also be logged and stored with the Calibration Certificate for the automatic level. Any deterioration in the accuracy of the automatic level can then be easily identified and
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There are 6 checks that need to be carried out on a Total Station to ensure that it is working properly. In this article I go through all 6 Total Station checks.
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How do you check a dumpy level? A dumpy level is checked for accuracy by carrying out a two peg test. Here is a straight forward, easy to follow guide on how to perform a two peg test on a dumpy level. This is straight forward and can be done on any site by any
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How often should you check a dumpy level? We would recommend that site staff should check a dumpy level for accuracy every week. This site check should also be logged and stored with the Calibration Certificate for the dumpy level. Any deterioration in the accuracy of the dumpy level can then be easily identified and
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How to do Quick and Easy Checks on Automatic (Dumpy) Levels. When you feel that you haven’t the time to do a full two peg test on an Automatic (Dumpy) Level, then these 4 Quick and Easy Checks on Automatic (Dumpy) Levels, will give you confidence that you are getting the right results. Remember that
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This guide is suitable for setting up Prism Stations. This method is the best practice for all Prism Stations, as it prevents the Prism Stations from being subjected to shocks or undue forces during the adjustment process. Remember that before setting up any prism station on a tripod it is important to know that the
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How do you check an automatic level? An automatic level is checked for accuracy by carrying out a two peg test. Here is a straight forward, easy to follow guide on how to perform a two peg test on an automatic level. This is straight forward and can be done on any site by any
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What is a two peg test. A two peg test is used for checking Automatic or Dumpy Levels. By comparing two sets of readings from two unequal lengths on the same two points, the accuracy of the Automatic or Dumpy Level can be calculated. What is the purpose of a two peg test? The purpose
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This guide is also suitable for setting up Theodolites, Total Stations, Prism Stations, GPS Base Stations and Scanners. This method is the best practice for all instruments, as it prevents the instruments from being subjected to shocks or undue forces during the adjustment process. Remember that before setting up any highly accurate surveying instrument on
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