MAGNET Field: Backsight Set Up using 2 known points with Total Station

In this guide, you will learn how to correctly orient your Topcon Total Station to your project control points.

Learning on how to use all the benefits of the Set Up routine will increase your productivity by taking advantage of the advance and quick workflows available.

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MAGNET Field: Backsight Set Up using 2 known points with Total Station

MAGNET Field: Occupy Backsight Setup

Concept:

  • Set Instrument over the control point
  • Measure the instrument height
  • Launch MAGNET field
  • Connect to instrument
  • Set the Prism Rover over the other control point.
  • In MAGNET field go to SET UP > Backsight

 

  • Type:
    • Point name for Occupy point (Total Station
    • HI Height of Instrument (Total Station)
  • Type:
    • Point name for reference point (Prism)
    • HR Height of Prism Rover measured to the center of the prism
  • Press Next

Review and Measure

  • Press Set to measure and to orient your instrument

Done

  • Now you are referenced to your project control points.