MTS600 Instruction Manual
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9.4 Remote elevation measurement
Remote elevation measurement (REM) is used to measure the height to a point
where a prism cannot be directly installed such as power lines , bridge and
overhead cables, etc.)
The height of the target is calculated using the following formula
h2=Ssin
θ
z1
×
cot
θ
z2
－
Scos
θ
z1
Ht=h1+h2
MTS-600 has two REM measurement mode:
：
use a prism height or not use. When
using a prism height, the REM will select the prism as a reference point. If no
prism height is used, the REM will select ground point of the prism as a reference
point.
9.4.1 With prism height input
①
Place the prism directly under or directly over the
object and measure the prism height with a tape
measure etc.
In the second page of <Program> menu, press [F1]
to select "REM".
Select REM Mode
F1-With psm.ht input
F2-Without psm.ht input
