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RTS: How to perform Autolock Collimation

The video below will show you how to perform the Autolock Collimation on a RTS unit.

For every 10 degrees Fahrenheit, you will want to run the Auto Lock collimation in the field. To run this test, please see the step-by-step process in this handy video. Please also ensure you have the prism set up between 328ft and 332ft.

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Robotic Total Station Angular Accuracy

Difference between 3″ instrument and 5″ instrument

If you are deciding between getting two instruments and your survey angles expected to be within of arc versus of arc for sights of 1500 ft the example below will give you a good idea of what level of accuracy will you achieve with different instruments:

If an angle is expected to be accurate to within (+/-) 1″ for sights of 1500 ft, then the distance must be correct to within
1500(1”)0.000004848 = (+/-) .007272 ft for compatibility.

If an angle is expected to be accurate to within (+/-) 3″ for sights of 1500 ft, then the distance must be correct to within
1500(3”)0.000004848 = (+/-) .021816 ft for compatibility.

If an angle is expected to be accurate to within (+/-) 5″ for sights of 1500 ft, then the distance must be correct to within
1500(5”)0.000004848 = (+/-) .03636 ft for compatibility.

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Setting up on Reflective (Foil) Targets

How do you set up on reflective (foil) targets. Using the RTS camera.

  1. Change the prism to the the reflective foil target and have it in camera mode focused near the foil target.
  2. Then leave the camera mode and the robot will center and lock onto the reflective target.
  3. Then you can switch to the laser and it should be at the center of the target.

Repeat each step in this process for each foil target in the overall instrument set up.