Parts and functions of TS

What part provides a secure grip for carrying and handling the total station?

What part fastens the handle firmly to the instrument and allows its removal when necessary?

What part transfers survey data between the total station and external devices such as a computer or data collector?

What part indicates the reference point for measuring the height of instrument (HI) above the survey point?

What part protects and provides access to the battery compartment?

What part contains the display and control keys used to enter data, select functions, configure settings, and operate the instrument?

What part secures the instrument to the tribrach and permits slight shifting for precise centering?

What part supports the instrument and interfaces with the tripod/tribrach assembly?

What part precisely levels the instrument by adjusting its orientation relative to the base?

What part calibrates the circular level so its bubble correctly indicates level?

What part provides quick, approximate leveling before precise leveling?

What part shows measurements, menus, settings, coordinates, error messages, and other survey information?

What part collects light from the target and forms its image within the telescope for sighting and measurement?

What part provides the mounting location for an optional tubular compass used for approximate orientation to magnetic north?

What part focuses the optical plummet so the ground point can be seen clearly?

What part protects and provides access to the optical plummet reticle adjustment mechanism?

What part allows the operator to view through the optical plummet for precise centering over a survey point?

What part locks or releases rotation of the instrument about its vertical axis?

What part provides small, precise horizontal rotations for accurate telescope alignment?

What part provides a physical connection for communication and data transfer with compatible external equipment?

What part allows operation using a compatible external electrical power supply?

What part provides a more precise indication of instrument level than the circular level?

What part calibrates the plate level so its bubble correctly represents the instrument level?

What part locks or releases telescope rotation about its horizontal axis?

What part provides small, precise vertical telescope movements for accurate target sighting?

What part allows the operator to view the target and telescope reticle or crosshairs?

What part focuses the target image so it appears sharp and clear through the telescope?

What part provides quick, approximate telescope alignment before precise sighting?

What part indicates the reference corresponding to the instrument center or vertical axis?

What component is used for rough or approximate leveling?

What component is used for more precise leveling?

What component locks left-right rotation?

What component makes precise left-right adjustments?

What component locks up-down telescope rotation?

What component makes precise up-down adjustments?

What component is used for quick approximate target sighting?

What components center the instrument over the occupied point?