Leica Geosystems GPS System 500 - Technical Reference Manual - Manual (Page 197)

197 7. Measuring with System 500 Technical Reference Manual-4.0.0en
Bearing and Distance, height
included
If the height computation for a
hidden point has been enabled
within the configuration, the follow-
ing options apply in addition to
those on the previous page.
When working with devices without
inclinometer the height difference can
be estimated and typed in manuallly.
Use the I/T H (F4) key to check or
enter the instrument height at the
standpoint and target height.
Delta Hgt - Height difference
between the center of the external
device and the aimed point. De-
vices with inclinometer like the
Laser Locator will transfer the
measured height difference auto-
matically into this field as long as
Include Hgt in the panel CONFIG-
URE\ Hidden Point is set to YES.
CONT (F1) to return to the previous
panel.
When Distance is highlighted, use
SLOPE (F5) to enter a slope dis-
tance and either an elevation angle
or a grade in %. External devices
work here as well.
The default values as defined in the
configuration are displayed but can
be edited. Use the DEFLT (F5) key to
reveal the default values again.
Trgt Height will only be available if
the settings have been done accord-
ingly in the configuration. Otherwise,
only the instrument height will be
taken into account.
CONT (F1) returns to the previous
panel and displays the calculated
horizontal distance and height
difference.
For further information on the Hidden
Point application and configuration
refer to Appendix H as well as
chapter 5.4.1.