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9.3 Missing line measurement
Missing line measurement(MLM) is used to measure the slope distance, horizontal
distance, and horizontal angle to a target from the target which is the
reference(starting point) without moving the instrument.
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It is possible to change the last measured point to the next starting position.
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When measuring the height difference of two or more points, attach the prism
to a pole etc. and make all the targets at the same height.
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Measurement result can be displayed as the gradient between two points.
9.3.1 Measuring the distance between 2 or more points
①
In <Program> menu, press [F3] to select the
missing line measurement. The procedure prompts
measuring the starting point .
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Press [MODE] to select distance measuring
mode.
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Press [EDM] to check returned signal, set the atmosphere correction and the
prism constant, please see
“
4.2 distance measurement
”
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Sight the starting point, press [MEAS]. The
instrument starts to measure the starting point and
display the result after measurement completed.
V.ang(Z) 88
°
40
′
42
″
H.ang(R) 45
°
23
′
07
″
Measure 1st point
MODE EDM CE MEAS
*H.dist 268.178m
*V.dist(Z) 90
°
33
′
17
″
*H.dist(R) 64
°
31
′
02
″
CE OK
