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RE: Adjusting the EDM on a Topcon PS-101A

Thank you for your thoughts on this.  I agree that change is possible.  That said, this baseline is on very flat ground, and as of yet, I do...

7 years ago
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RE: Adjusting the EDM on a Topcon PS-101A

If you are referring to the calibration report that I posted, the "residual" ranges from -.006 feet to +.005 feet, but please note that is only AFTER ...

7 years ago
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RE: Adjusting the EDM on a Topcon PS-101A

Thanks, Tom.  My dealer said he'll be able to tell me whether he agrees with our baseline effort.  I'll post here again once I hear back.

7 years ago
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RE: Adjusting the EDM on a Topcon PS-101A

John, Thanks for referencing Dr. Rueger's book.  I have just now ordered a used copy of the third edition.  Can't justify spending over $10...

7 years ago
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RE: Adjusting the EDM on a Topcon PS-101A

John, From what you’ve seen or learned, is there a tendency for the frequency of an oscillator to drift upward over time?  If I understand...

7 years ago
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RE: Adjusting the EDM on a Topcon PS-101A

While I’m questioning just about everything about how I performed the calibration, and what might be the cause of the scaling,  I am confid...

7 years ago
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RE: Adjusting the EDM on a Topcon PS-101A

John, Thank you for your post, and for the detailed and interesting information about this subject. It is hard to find much about this on the Interne...

7 years ago
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RE: Adjusting the EDM on a Topcon PS-101A

John, I am the second owner of the instrument. I Purchased it used last fall. Iƒ??m not sure exactly how old it is, but I would estimate that it is le...

7 years ago
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7 years ago
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RE: Adjusting the EDM on a Topcon PS-101A

I sent my instrument to the dealer. BTW, I just did some calculations on how atmospheric conditions affect EDM measurement.?ÿ I used the formula from ...

7 years ago
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RE: Adjusting the EDM on a Topcon PS-101A

Sorry, just seeing the replies now (need to figure out how to get notifications when someone replies). Bill93, I performed the calibration on a Topcon...

7 years ago
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RE: How to tell if a prism pole vial is 8' or 40'

If you center the bubble inside of the typical bullseye circle found on a prism pole (as the original post suggests), is the angular specification of ...

8 years ago
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RE: Exterior grade plan mailbox

Daniel Ralph, post: 450352, member: 8817 wrote: I have a 4' length of 4" abs (black) with a plastic cap that has a drawer pull on it zip tied to the r...

9 years ago
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RE: Prism Pole Recommendation

Brad Ott, post: 445116, member: 197 wrote: Sweet. Keep us posted. Maybe share a link or some photos?Brad, here is a link to the pole system I just o...

9 years ago
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RE: Prism Pole Recommendation

Brad Ott, post: 436014, member: 197 wrote: I don't know my Leica pole model number but I have made the 4.5' to 6.5' range work for me.But I do miss th...

9 years ago
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RE: Prism Pole Recommendation

Because I have used Topcon and Sokkia instruments for many years now, I have never used the Leica style prism poles with the Leica bayonet tip. But s...

9 years ago
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RE: Prism Pole Recommendation

Jim Frame, post: 436076, member: 10 wrote: Here you go: Finding the proper aluminum tubing to use was not especially easy. There are MANY differen...

9 years ago
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