Leica RTC360 - Product Operation; Instrument Setup Procedure; Lightweight Tripod Setup Steps

4 Operation
4.1 Instrument Setup
4.1.1 General Information
The instrument should always be set up on its tripod. Using the tripod spe-
cied for the scanning system guarantees maximum stability during scanning
operations.
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Always set up the instrument on its tripod. Do not set up the instru-
ment directly on the ground for scanning operations.
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It is always recommended to shield the instrument from direct sun-
light and avoid uneven temperatures around the instrument.
4.1.2 Lightweight Tripod Setup
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1. Unlock the locks at the top of the legs.
2. Unfold the legs so that the locks lock in their maximum position.
3. Move the legs back to a xed position so that the locks click into
place.
4. Unscrew the locking screws and extend the tripod legs to allow for a
comfortable working posture.
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Only unscrew the locking screws by half a revolution.
5. Tighten all locking screws at the tripod legs.
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Remove the rubber caps at the bottom of the tripod legs to uncover
spikes for usage on a soft ground.
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Do not use the spikes on slippery ground.
6. Place the instrument on the quick release mount and secure it.
Use the tripod
Instrument setup
step-by-step
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