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Theodolite Checks

The document describes 6 types of instrument errors that can occur when using a theodolite: 1) plate bubble error, 2) non-vertical cross hairs, 3) horizontal collimation error, 4) trunnion axis dislevelment, 5) vertical collimation error, and 6) laser plumb error. It provides instructions for checking each error type when setting up the theodolite.

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Theodolite Checks

The document describes 6 types of instrument errors that can occur when using a theodolite: 1) plate bubble error, 2) non-vertical cross hairs, 3) horizontal collimation error, 4) trunnion axis dislevelment, 5) vertical collimation error, and 6) laser plumb error. It provides instructions for checking each error type when setting up the theodolite.

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Theodolite - Instrument Checks

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Theodolite - Instrument Checks


There are 6 possible instrument errors:
1) Plate Bubble Error . This is checked every time the theodolite is set up.
i.e. check the bubble drift in positions c) and d) and then eliminate the error
by Freezing the Bubble.
2) Non - Vertical Cross Hairs . Move the telescope up and down while
sighting a well defined distant point. Any error will be very obvious !
3) Horizontal Collimation Error . Sight a well defined point and read the
horizontal circle on F/L and F/R. The difference in the minutes and seconds
should be <40
4) Trunnion Axis Dislevelment . - Spire Test. Sight a well defined elevated
point (church spire) then lower the telescope onto a tape or staff about 40m
away. The difference between F/L and F/R should be < 5mm for most
engineering applications.
It is not acceptable for PLUMBING PURPOSES e.g. verticality of columns.

Theodolite - Instrument Checks (cont)


5) Vertical Collimation Error . Sight a well defined point and read the
vertical circle on F/L and F/R. The difference in the minutes and seconds
should be <40

6) Laser Plumb Error . Check the laser plumb alignment in two positions
1800 different.

Initial position

Rotated by 1800

Readjusted to mid point

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