Theodolite

What is Theodolite?
The theodolite is an useful tool by the surveys.
It capable of finding both vertical and horizontal angles, and when is combined with
technical studies also can determinate horizontal distances and a differentiation elevations.
The importance of theodolite
To determine angles, distances, depths, etc.
To know how the ground is and how to construct there
Concept of theodolite
The theodolite is mounted on its tripod head by means of a force centering plate or in
modern theodolites, three thumbscrews for rapid levelling.
Theodolite must be precisely placed vertical above the point to be measured using plumb
bob.
Both axes of theodolite are equipped with graduated circle that can be read through
magnifying lenses.
The function of theodolite
Name Funtions
Carrying handle Is where the theodolite is carried by the survey.
Vertical clamp Is used when measuring vertical angles.
Optical sight Is used to observe a particular point.
Vertical tangent screw Is used to make very slow movements in the vertical circle.
Internal switch port Is used to add a particular piece of the theodolite.
Batter case Is the placed that the batteries are placed according the polarities.
Optical plummet Is the lens that the survey uses to determine that the plum bob is
centered.
Power switch Is used to turn on the theodolite.
Plate level Is used: the purpose of the plate level adjustment is to make the
vertical axis of the theodolite truly vertical when the bubble of the
plate level is centered in the vial.
Horizontal tangent screw Is used to make slow movements in the horizontal circle.
Levelling screws Are used in the levelling of the plate level.

How to use theodolite
1. A mark is put on the floor as the references point so it will be the vertex of the angle that
will be determined. The point will be the center point.
2. The tripod is placed over the center point.
3. The theodolite is adapted over the tripod with the screw and the theodolite is set up to our
eyes.
4. Theodolite is stayed exactly over the mark of the floor by tying a plump tied with a wire
below the theodolite and has it stayed on the point.
5. To make sure the mark is centered, we have to observe through the optical plummet.
6. If necessary, to levelling the theodolite, the levels screws can be used to leveled the tree
bubble levels
7. The batteries is put in its place and the theodolite is turn on.