Uploaded June 2019 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Dominick from our shop will be going over an excellent method to set up your surveying tripod to be used with an electronic measuring device.
Step 1 – Unfold the tripod and set it over the point keeping the tripod head as level as possible. Give it a quick eyeball test to see if it is over the point and then push the feet down to lock it in place.
Step 2 – Put the EMD instrument on the tripod and check the optical plummet to see how close you are.
Step 3 – Adjust the leveling screws so that you are right over the point.
Step 4 – Level the circular bubble by adjusting the tripod's legs. Only adjust 2 legs.
Step 5 – Level the plate bubble by adjusting the leveling screws.
Step 6 – Loosen the lock screw to push the optical plummet right over the point.
Step 7 – Double check your bubbles and make any fine adjustments with the leveling screws.
For more information, products, tips and tricks, visit tigersupplies.com
Dominick from our shop will be going over an excellent method to set up your surveying tripod to be used with an electronic measuring device.
Step 1 – Unfold the tripod and set it over the point keeping the tripod head as level as possible. Give it a quick eyeball test to see if it is over the point and then push the feet down to lock it in place.
Step 2 – Put the EMD instrument on the tripod and check the optical plummet to see how close you are.
Step 3 – Adjust the leveling screws so that you are right over the point.
Step 4 – Level the circular bubble by adjusting the tripod's legs. Only adjust 2 legs.
Step 5 – Level the plate bubble by adjusting the leveling screws.
Step 6 – Loosen the lock screw to push the optical plummet right over the point.
Step 7 – Double check your bubbles and make any fine adjustments with the leveling screws.
For more information, products, tips and tricks, visit tigersupplies.com
