The quality and accuracy of a survey job depend on the condition of the surveying instruments you have, as well as your experience in the field. The usefulness and life expectancy of any instrument is able to be significantly extended when you handle it properly and carefully and ensure that professional survey equipment maintenance is provided. Some tips to help with this can be found here.
Stowing and Carrying
Each level, theodolite, and transit will come with some type of carrying case or box. This instrument, along with all the needed accessories are able to be stored in the provided case in a way that will ensure minimum motion while it is being transported. It is important to ensure the instrument is always put in the case when it isn’t being used.
Lubricating and Cleaning
Another important survey equipment maintenance task is keeping everything clean. After the equipment is used, it should be cleaned before being stored away. Remove all of the accumulated dust with a clean, dry cloth. This is especially important for the optical parts. Don’t ever use any type of liquid for cleaning the items.
Make sure to clean all the instruments and tools as soon as they are no longer needed. This ensures you don’t forget to do it later. It is also important to lubricate the parts as needed. It is highly recommended to use graphite for any moving parts rather than oil.
As you can see, there are several parts of cleaning surveying equipment and providing survey equipment maintenance. If you are unsure of what to do, or how to do it, you should consult with a professional. They will be able to provide you the information needed to ensure that all of your equipment remains in good, accurate order for future jobs.
If you are interested in learning more about maintaining surveying equipment, visit the Frontier Precision website.
