Control Point Tutorial: CONTROL POINT AND TOOL LOCATION BEST PRACTICES

Here are 9 best practices that will help you station your total station on accurate control points on your jobsite.

0. 0:00 Beginning
1. 0:22 Quick Reminders before working
2. 1:50 Center your tool and have clean angles
3. 4:35 Have access to 4-5 control points if possible
4. 6:22 Make sure your control points encompass your layout area
5. 7:44 Identify secure (unmovable) and stable control points
6. 9:34 Set up secure back-sight prisms
7. 10:48 Keep the prism low on the prism pole
7.1. Here is a video on how to calibrate your prism pole:    • Total Station Misc - CALIBRATE PRISM ...  
8. 12:13 Make sure your total station is set up securely (not sliding/vibrating)
9. 14:11 Station over a point if possible
9.1. Here is another video on how to station over a point when using an angle (instead of a point):    • Видео  
10. 17:28 Review