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6.12 Pythagorean measurement
1. Indirect measurement for determining a distance (x) using 2
auxiliary measurements.
Example: Measuring heights at which the measurement of two
or three measurements is required. Follow these steps:
Press the "Pythagorean" button (8). The display shows
The distance to be measured (a) flashes in the symbol.
Aim at the upper point and make the measurement.
After the first measurement the value is adopted. Now the
second distance to be measured (b) flashes. Keep the
instrument as horizontal as possible.
Press the "ON/MEAS" key (1) to measure the distance of the
horizontal point. The result of the function (x) is displayed in the
summary line.
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