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Measuring .......................................................................... 14
Accessories ....................................................................... 32
Index ................................................................................... 35
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NA2/NAK2-2.0.0en 7 Introduction
Important parts
1 Eyepiece of scale
microscope (NAK2 only)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
2 Telescope eyepiece
3 Bayonet ring, locks
eyepiece in place
4 Open sight
5 Prism for viewing circular
level
6 Rapid/fine focussing knob
7 Objective housing
8 Push-button for compen-
sator control
9 Footscrew
10 Milled rim, for Hz-circle
setting (NAK2 only)
11 Circular level
12 Base plate
8 9 10 11 12 13 13 Endless horizontal drive
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(both sides)
NA2/NAK2-2.0.0en 8 Introduction
Technical terms and abbreviations
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Line-of-sight
R V/S
B
Vertical
axis tilt (∆H)
A
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1.
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1.
1. 2.
2. When setting up the Careful handling of tripod
2. tripod pay attention to a
horizontal position of the
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A B
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1. Place level onto tripod head. Centring the circular level
Tighten central fixing screw of 1. Turn foot screws A and B 2. Turn foot screw C until bubble
tripod. simultaneously in opposite is centred.
2. Turn footscrews of tribrach directions until bubble is in
into centre position. the centre (on the imaginary
3. Centre circular level by "T").
turning the foot screws.
27
26
25
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1. Aim telescope against a 3. Aim telescope on staff using For centring over a ground
bright background (e.g. white the coarse aiming device. point:
paper). 4. Turn focusing knob until 1. Attach plumb bob.
2. Turn eyepiece until reticule is image of staff is sharply 2. Loosen central fixing screw
sharp-focused and black. focused. If the eye is moved slightly and shift instrument
Now the eyepiece is adjusted up and down behind the parallel on tripod until the
to your eye. eyepiece the image of the plummet is exactly over the
staff and the reticule should point.
not move relative to each 3. Tighten central fixing screw.
other.
NA2/NAK2-2.0.0en 13 Measurement preparation
Measuring Height reading
Before starting field work d
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or after longer periods of
storage/transport of your
12
equipment check the field
adjustment parameters specified
1
in this User Manual. 11
H
0 H
Reduce possible
vibrations by holding the
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10
tripod legs.
If the optical parts of your
instrument are dirty of 1. Setup instrument, level and 5. Fine-aim on staff using the
fogged, your measurements can sharp-focus the reticule. endless drives.
be affected. Keep clean all optical 2. Setup level staff vertically 6. Check if circular level is
parts of your instrument and (refer also to Instruction centred (view level prism).
follow the cleaning instructions Manual of staff). 7. Press the button to verify that
specified in the User Manual. 3. Roughly aim on staff using the compensator is functio-
the coarse aiming device. ning.
Before starting work, let 4. Sharp-focus using the 8. Read off height H at the
the instrument adjust to focusing knob. horizontal reticule hair.
the ambient temperature Example above: H=1.143
(approximately 2 minutes per ºC
of temperature difference).
NA2/NAK2-2.0.0en 14 Measuring
Distance measuring Angle measuring
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316 394
12
315 393
11
L 314 392
313 391
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10
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Carry out steps 1 to 8 according Circle reading 314°42’ Circle reading 392.66°
to height reading.
The NAK2 is equipped with a The circle is viewed through the
Reading: horizontal circle. The graduation scale microscope and sharply
Upper distance line: 1.216 m is 1° or 1 gon. focussed by turning the
Lower distance line: 1.068 m To measure an angle bring the microscope eyepiece.
vertical hair of the reticule to the The Hz-angle is read from the
Difference L: 0.148 m centre of the staff. graduation line which protrudes
Distance d: 14.8 m By turning the milled ring, the into the scale. Each scale line
circle can be set to “0” or any represents 10’. The minutes are
Result: desired reading. read from the top scale line to
Distance d = 100 x L the circle graduation line.
NA2/NAK2-2.0.0en 15 Measuring
Line levelling
6. Carry out a foresight at
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changepoint 3.
7. Continue in the same way
R V until height at point B is
d1 d2 R V R V
I1 measured.
2 I2 I3
B Result:
∆H = sum backsight - sum
A 3 ∆H
foresight
NA2/NAK2-2.0.0en 16 Measuring
Area levelling
Procedure: 7. The height of individual points
A 1 1. Set up instrument centrally are:
R S1 between the desired points.
S2 Height =
The instrument telescope Height of station point
2
may not be below the highest + backsight (A)
S4 S3 measured intermediate point. - intermediate sight
4 2. Set up staff vertically at
3 reference point A.
Example of booking:
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take down height (=backsight Point Interm.
Height
Project: to known point). No. sight
Height difference of several 4. Set up staff vertically at A 592.00
reference points. point 1. R1 +2.20
5. Aim at staff and read and
The required accuracy is take down height ⊗ 594.20
usually not very high (=measuring intermediate S1 -1.80 592.40
with such measurements. point, intermediate sight)
Nevertheless, from time to time S2 -1.90 592.30
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for
read the staff on a stable S3 -2.50 591.70
additional intermediate
intermediate point (reading must
points. S4 -2.30 591.90
remain the same).
⊗ =Instrument horizon
NA2/NAK2-2.0.0en 17 Measuring
Levelling total station measuring Levelled stakeout
The stakeout is the counterpart
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to the levelling total station
R measuring - map points are set
out in the field.
A A
1
Procedure:
1. Set up instrument at a known
2 point, centre and level up.
2. Focus instrument and aim on
known orientation point.
Backsight to known point Measuring ground points
3. Orient horizontal circle (Hz-
Wanted: Procedure: direction).
Position of several ground 1. Sequence of measurements 4. Move staff to stakeout point
points. is the same as with area on the basis of known values
levelling. However, beside the (distance and Hz-angle,
The levelling total station height read also the staff height) and stakeout point
measuring is normally section L (see chapter
carried out during area levelling. "Distance measuring") and
the Hz-angle.
2. Transfer measured value into
the map - points are
determined by position and
height.
NA2/NAK2-2.0.0en 18 Measuring
Precise levelling
Project: Procedure:
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Height difference of very high 1. Sequence of measurements
accuracy. is the same as with line
levelling. However, the best
Use the GPM3 parallel observing length is approx.
plate micrometer and 25m.
invar levelling staffs. 2. When reading the staff, turn
the micrometer knob until a
In sloping terrain, the graduation line is centred
lower part of the staff between the wedge-shaped
should not be used, as hairs of the reticle.
refraction close to the ground 3. Centimetres are read from
can cause errors. the staff and millimetres from
the micrometer scale.
In sunny weather an 4. Leica invar staffs have two
umbrella should be used sets of graduations. These
to shelter the instrument to are read alternatively
ensure that the level is Example above:
between foresight and Staff reading = 77 cm
protected from the glare of the backsight. This provides two
sun. GPM3 reading = 0.556 cm
independent results and Height = 77.556 cm
serves as a check.
NA2/NAK2-2.0.0en 19 Measuring
Checking and adjusting
Tripod Circular level
1 2 ∆ ∆/2
3.
1. 2.
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Connection of individual 1. Level up instrument. 4. Correct the half error using
elements must always be tight. 2. Turn instrument by 180°. an adjusting pin and repeat
1. Tighten the Allen screws (2) 3. If bubble of level is outside steps 2 and 3 until the bubble
moderately (if available). the circle then it should be of level is in the centre in any
2. Tighten the articulated joints adjusted (see point 4). telescope direction.
on the tripod head (1) just
enough to keep the tripod
legs open when you lift it off
the ground.
NA2/NAK2-2.0.0en 20 Checking and adjusting
Checking and adjusting of the line-of-sight
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d A d B d
A2 B2
A1 B1
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2
1
Checking (see figure): 8. Compare the nominal-/actual- When the difference
1. Choose a flat terrain between reading for A2. nominal-/actual- reading is
45 and 60 m ling and divide more than 2 mm the line of sight
into three equal sections d. Parallel plate micrometer must be adjusted.
2. Set up a staff at points A & B. When using the parallel plate
3. Set up the level at point 1, micrometer to perform precise 1. Screw off the protective cover.
centre the bubble and press levelling, follow the same check 2. Turn the adjusting screw until
the compensator button. procedure using invar staffs and the horizontal hair gives the
4. Readings A1 and B1 are micrometer reading. When nominal reading A2 on staff A.
taken to the staffs. adjusting, the micrometer is set The last turn of the adjusting
5. Set up the level at point 2. to the correct value and the screw should be clockwise.
6. Readings A2 and B2 are taken adjusting screw is turned until 3. Screw on the protective cover.
to the staffs. the horizontal hair is on the staff 4. Repeat the checking
7. Find nominal reading A2; graduation. procedure.
Reading A1 - B1 + B2
NA2/NAK2-2.0.0en 21 Checking and adjusting
Care and Storage
Transport In the field
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When transporting or
shipping the equipment
always use the original Leica
Geosystems packaging
(transport case and shipping
cardboard).
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your product always check the
field adjustment parameters
indicated in this manual before When transporting the • carry the tripod with its legs
using the product. equipment in the field, always splayed across your shoulder,
make sure that you keeping the attached product
• either carry the product in its upright.
original transport container,
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°F °C
+158° +70°
+32° 0°
-40° -40°
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Never carry the product loose in When transporting the product Respect the temperature
a road vehicle, as it can be by rail, air or sea, always use limits when storing the
affected by shock and vibration. the complete original Leica equipment, particularly in summer
Always carry the product in its Geosystems packaging, if the equipment is inside a
transport container and secure transport container and vehicle. Refer to "Technical Data"
it. cardboard box, or its equivalent, for information about temperature
to protect against shock and limits.
vibration. If the equipment is to be
stored for a long time,
remove the alkaline batteries from
the GEB63 battery box in order to
avoid the danger of leakage.
NA2/NAK2-2.0.0en 23 Care and Storage
Storage, continued Cleaning
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If the instrument Objective, eyepiece:
becomes wet, leave it
unpacked. Wipe down, clean, • Blow dust off lenses and Do not use other liquids; these
and dry the instrument (at not prisms may attack the polymer
more than 40 °C/ 104°F), • Never touch the glass with components.
transport case, foam inserts, your fingers
and accessories. Pack up the • Use only a clean, soft, lint-
equipment only when it is free cloth for cleaning. If
completely dry. necessary, moisten the cloth
with water or pure alcohol.
When using the instrument in
the field always close the
transport case.
WARNING:
The person responsible
for the product must
ensure that it is used in
accordance with the instructions.
This person is also accountable
for the training and the
deployment of personnel who
use the product and for the
safety of the equipment in use.
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(Art. No. 356 121)
1 2 3
1 Micrometer knob
2 Open sight
3 Housing of parallel plate
4 Knob for locking GPM3 in
position
For precise levelling the GPM3 is
fitted onto the NA2 telescope
objective and locked in position
with the knob (4).
By turning the micrometer knob
the parallel-sided glass plate is
tilted, thereby causing the line of
sight to be raised or lowered. The
range of displacement is 10mm.
On the scale, seen in the GPM3's
eyepiece, the amount of
4 displacement is read directly to
0.1mm and estimated to 0.01mm.
NA2/NAK2-2.0.0en 32 Accessories
Accessories, continued
GOA2 Autocollimation GVO10 Auxiliary lens GEB63 Battery box
eyepiece (Art. No. 335958) (Art. No. 394792)
(Art. No. 199899) When short focussing distances Power supply for autocollimation
Release the bayonet ring to are required, the auxiliary lens eyepiece and eyepiece lamp.
replace eyepieces. With the can be fitted to the objective.
autocollimation eyepiece the Measuring range is 1.8 to 0.9m.
NA2 can be used for alignment
purposes in the laboratory and GEB60 Eyepiece lamp with
industry. cable
(Art. No. 394785)
GFZ3 Diagonal eyepiece With the eyepiece lamp the NA2
(Art. No. 734514) can be used as a collimator for
The diagonal eyepiece can be horizontal sighting.
fitted for observing from any
side when working in confined GEB62 Plug-in lamp with
spaces. cable
(Art. No. 394787)
FOK73 Eyepiece 40x This plug-in lamp can be used
(Art. No. 346475) with the GOA2 autocollimation
For precise levelling with the eyepiece.
parallel plate micrometer, the
FOK73 eyepiece giving 40x
magnification may be preferred.
NA2/NAK2-2.0.0en 33 Accessories
Technical Data
Accuracy: Circular level:
• Standard deviation for 1km • Sensitivity 8‘ / 2 mm
double levelling, depending on
staffs and procedure up to 0.7 mm Glass circle of NAK2:
• With GPM3 parallel-plate • Graduation 360º or 400 gon
micrometer (optional) 0.3 mm • Graduation diameter 70 mm
• Graduation interval 1º or 1 gon
Telescope: • Optical scale interval 10‘ or 10c
• Vertical image • Reading by estimation to 1‘ or 1c
• Magnification,
standard eyepiece 32 x Temperature range:
FOK 73 eyepiece 40 x • Storage -40ºC to 70ºC
• Clear objective diameter 45 mm (-40ºF to 158ºF)
• Field of view at 100 m 2.2 m • Operating -20ºC to 50ºC
• Shortest target distance (-4ºF to 122ºF)
from instrument axis 1.6 m GPM3 parallel-plate micrometer:
Distance measurement: (optional accessory)
• Multiplication factor 100 • Range 10 mm
• Additive constant 0 • Interval 0.1 mm
• Estimation 0.01 mm
Compensator:
• Working range ± 30‘
• Setting accuracy (stand. dev.) 0.3“
NA2/NAK2-2.0.0en 35 Index
Index, continued
R Rearrangement point ................................... 16 V Vibrations ..................................................... 14
Reticule ................................................. 13, 14
NA2/NAK2-2.0.0en 36 Index
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