Instrument Settings DINI-11

1\. Turn DINI-11 on

2\. Push menu key (#7)

3\. Arrow down to #5, Set Instrument Parameters

4\. push yes to set instrument parameters

A. go to #6, Language -- use mod key until E-300 shows up

B. go to #1, Height Unit, select M

C. go to #2, Input Unit, select M

D. go to #3, display R and select 0.00001 M

E. go to #4, Shut Off, select 10 Minutes

F. go to #5, Sound, select On

G. go to #6, Date, select yy.mm.dd

H. go to #7, Time, select 24 H

5\. Arrow to #1, Input, push yes

A. go to #1, Max Distance, select 60

B. go to #2, Min Sight, select 0.50000

C. go to #3, Max Diff, select 0.00010

D. go to #4, Refr. Coeff, select 0.000

E. go to #5, Vt. Offset, select 0.00000

F. go to #6, Date, enter correct date (example 2005.05.24)

G. go to #7, Time, enter time

6\. Arrow to #4, Set Rec. Parameters, push yes

A. Select #1, Recording of Data, push yes

1\. go to #1, Remote Control, select off

2\. go to #2, Record, select PC Card

3\. go to #3, Rod Readings, select R-M

4\. go to #4, PNO Increment, select 1

5\. go to #5, Time, select Off

6\. Escape to Parameter Settings

7\. Arrow Parameter Settings, push yes

A. arrow to #1, Format, select REC500

B. arrow to #2, Protoc, select REC500

C. arrow to #3, Baud Rate, select 4800

D. arrow to #4, Parity, select ODD

E. arrow to #5, Stop Bits, select 1

F. arrow to #6, Time Out, select OFF

G. arrow to #7, Line Feed, select Yes

Escape to Main Screen

Skip #6, Line Adjustment

Escape all the way out to screen that says normal rod measurement

Push RPT (#1) key, on keyboard

Arrow to #1, number of Measure, Select 3

Arrow to #2, max stddev, Select 3

Escape to Main Screen, Shut off.

The "C" Determination

Line Leveling procedure DINI-11

Note: This procedure is done at least once per day before line leveling
commences

1\. Setup level equipment outside to acclimate to current conditions
(refer to manual for appropriate time required to acclimate) -- Level
instrument6 on tripod -- level rods and accessories.

A. Rod circular levels should be checked at least once per week.

B. Instrument circular level should be checked at beginning of each work
day

2\. Lay out C determination -- Forstner Method

Rod A \-\-\-- 15 m \-\-\-- X1 \-\-\--15 m \-\-\-- X2 \-\-\-- 15 m
\-\-\-- Rod B

3\. After level equipment has acclimated (extremely important) -- setup
instrument at X1 and sight at Rod A.

A. Turn level instrument on

4\. Push #7 key, Menu

5\. Select #2, Adjustment, push Yes

6\. Curv Off, Ref Off, select OK

7\. After an Adjustment etc., etc., push OK

8\. Select #1, Forstner Method, push Yes

9.Curv Off, Refract Off, push escape and the screen should show your
level and what rod it's reading.

A. Push measure and read Rod A -- when measurement is OK

B. Turn instrument towards Rod B, focus, and measure Rod B -- when
measurement is OK

10\. Move instrument to new position at X2 and sight at Rod B.

A. Push measure and read Rod B -- when measurement is OK

B. Turn instrument towards Rod A, focus, and measure Rod A -- when
measurement is OK

11\. If all is OK, then a new "C" will show up on screen. You will have
the option of selecting the new or old "C", select the new one. (Note:
If any "C" is greater than 10", it is unacceptable)

12\. Escape out until you come to the Main Screen

13\. Push #5 key, Rem., push the button below Rem on screen.

A. INP Information 1, enter the Observer Number (example 06), push OK

B. INP Information 2, enter temperature code (C = 0, F = 1), enter 0,
push OK

C. INP Information 3, enter level model number (DINI-11 = 11), enter 11,
push OK

D. INP Information 4, enter level serial number (example 12345),enter
S/N, push OK

E. INP Information 5, enter Rod #1 serial number (example 45678), enter
S/N, push OK

F. INP Information 6, enter Rod #2 serial number (example 45679), enter
S/N, push OK

14\. Escape to Main Menu

Line leveling Procedure DINI-11

1\. Select Line

2\. Push New Line

3\. Input SPSN assigned to starting bench mark (example A 146 = SPSN
1021), enter 1021, push OK

4\. Sequence of Measurements, select BF, push OK

5\. INP BM height, enter 0.00000, push OK

6\. INP point number, enter 1021 again (same as beginning SPSN), push OK

7\. Input point code, 1021 again (same as beginning SPSN), push OK

8\. Push #5 key (REM), push key below REM on screen

A. Arrow to Time, push Time, push OK

B. Enter rod number on bench mark (example Rod #1 = 1), enter 1, push OK

9\. Instrument is ready to start level section.

10\. Point to Rod #1 on bench mark. Check stadia by using the distance
button on both rods -- maximum difference imbalance in stadia per setup
is 5 meters and maximum accumulated imbalance per section is 10 m. Move
the forward rod as needed to keep stadia imbalances to a minimum.

11\. Focus instrument on backsight rod, push Measure button. If reading
is OK then turn and point instrument to foresight rod. Focus instrument
on foresight rod, push Measure button. (Note: If readings are
unacceptable, an error message will be displayed on screen with the
option to Accept or Abort Measurement. Accept Abort and re-read until
all measurements are acceptable)

12\. After reading, push #5 key (REM), push key below REM on screen,
enter temperature code..bottom temperature..top temperature (example
33..10.5..10.3), push OK

13\. Shut-off instrument and proceed to next setup.

14\. At the end of the section, last setup, when you have read into the
bench mark, enter the temperatures, Escape to the Main Screen, push
Lend, enter ending bench mark SPSN (example 1022) Twice, push OK and
differences between bench marks will be displayed on screen. Write these
numbers down for reference and comparisons. Push Escape until you get to
the Main Screen, and push #5 key (REM). Push key under REM screen, arrow
to Time on screen, push Time, push OK

A. Enter wind-sun codes (example breezy-sunny = 12), enter 12, push OK

B. Enter Rod# on ending bench mark (example Rod #1 = 1), enter 1, push
OK

15\. Shut-off instrument or Escape to Main Screen to start a new
section.

16\. At the end of day or change in observer or equipment, after
entering Rod \# on mark, enter 9999, push OK.

Problem Solving and Miscellaneous Information

1\. Apparent Heat Waves -- reduce sight lengths

2\. Wind (a common problem) -- wrap arms around level to block wind --
reduce sight lengths

3\. When differences between runs start to frequently creep to the high
side of being acceptable, the level bubble may have to be adjusted by
the dealer.

4\. If the key board locks up (common) pull out battery and re-insert
battery.

5\. Do not let thermistors or level get wet.

6\. Use DIST button only when checking stadia distance as nothing is
recorded.

7\. If you have an error in a reading, you have the option of repeating
the setup by using the RPT key.

8\. Keep the legs on the tripod tight.

9\. Carry the level instrument upright when carrying between setups.

10\. Check rods once a week with a carpenter's level to assure the bulls
eye bubbles are in adjustment

11\. DO NOT DROP RODS!!

12\. Keep rod faces clean.

13\. Compare rod readings on same point once a week or so to make sure
they are reading the same before starting a level run.

14\. If all fails, Shit-can-it! Head for the bar and make the new guy
buy the first round because it has to be his fault.