MTS600 Instruction Manual
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11. Checks and adjustments
The total station is a precision instrument that requires fine adjustments. It must be
inspected and adjusted before use so that it always performs accurate
measurements.
In addition, the instrument should be inspected with special care after it has been
stored a long time, transported, or when it may have been damaged by a strong
shock.
11.1 Checking and adjusting Plate level and circular level
11.1.1 Checking and adjusting the plate level
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Check
①
Place the plate level parallel to a line running through the centers of two
leveling screws (eg. A, B). Use these two screws to place the bubble in the
center of the plate level vial.
②
Rotate the instrument 180
°
or 200g around the vertical axis and check
bubble movement of the plate level. If the bubble has been displaced, then
proceed with the following adjustment
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Adjustment
①
Adjust the level adjustment capstan screw , with the accessory adjusting pin
and return the bubble towards the center of the plate level vial. However,
correct only one-half of the displacement by this method.
Level adjustment screw
Half amount of displacement
