Checking Calibration - PLS PLS5 Operating Manual

Checking Calibration

There are several easy methods to check the calibration and accuracy of the PLS 5 and PLS 3 .
We recommend that you check this periodically.
METHOD 1 (PLS
5 only) Quick Check of Performance Accuracy. Place the PLS 5 on a stable
surface 25'-0" or more from a suitable wall or target. See Fig. 8. Point the #1 forward beam at
the wall or target and carefully mark the center of elevation. Swivel the PLS 5 90° on its center
until the #5 right beam is over the first mark. Check to see if there is any difference in elevation
from the center of #1 forward beam and the center of #5 right beam. Repeat to check #4 beam.
At 50'-0" the difference should not be greater than 1/8." At 25'-0" the difference should not be
greater than 1/16."
WALL OR TARGET
MARK
FIG. 8
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