How to setup a surveying tripod over a point

Dominick from our shop will be going over an excellent method to set up your surveying tripod to be used with an electronic measuring device.

Step 1 – Unfold the tripod and set it over the point keeping the tripod head as level as possible. Give it a quick eyeball test to see if it is over the point and then push the feet down to lock it in place.

Step 2 – Put the EMD instrument on the tripod and check the optical plummet to see how close you are.

Step 3 – Adjust the leveling screws so that you are right over the point.

Step 4 – Level the circular bubble by adjusting the tripod's legs. Only adjust 2 legs.

Step 5 – Level the plate bubble by adjusting the leveling screws.

Step 6 – Loosen the lock screw to push the optical plummet right over the point.

Step 7 – Double check your bubbles and make any fine adjustments with the leveling screws.

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