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Overview
Parts of a Surveying Level
Penta Mirror
While you are adjusting the leveling screws to get the level into
position, you can now look through the Penta Mirror to see the
circular level and ensure the level is in position by placing the
bubble in the circle by rotating the leveling screws. This is so that
you do not accidentally move the tripod and have to start over.
Eyepiece Lens
Optical Sight
Telescope
Base Plat
Horizontal Fine-Motion
Knob
Knob that rotates the pedestal, used for the minor turns.
Leveling Screws
There are three screws at the base of the surveying level that
are used to position the level.
Circular Level
Securing Screw
Secures the level to the tripod, can be found at the bottom of the
platform where the level sits.
Tripod
Secures the level at a comfortable position for the user and also
in a position where it will not be easily knocked out of place.
Measuring Stick
Bibliography
The names of the parts of an Automatic level AE-7. Digital Image. Nikon. Accessed November
24, 2015. www.nikon.com.