What is ISO 12858-2 - Tripods about?
ISO 12858-2 is the second part of the ISO 12858 series of documents that specifies the most important requirements of telescopic tripods for surveying instruments and the connection between instrument and tripod.
ISO 12858-2 applies to tripods which are used for levels, theodolites, tacheometers, GPS equipment, EDM instruments and in combination with targets, reflectors, antennae, etc.
Who is ISO 12858-2 - Tripods for?
ISO 12858-2 on tripods is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of optical instruments
- Manufacturers of tripods
- Tripod construction workers
- Civil engineers and geodetic engineers
- Geodetic surveyors
- Metrologists
Why should you use ISO 12858-2 - Tripods?
Optical instruments are devices that process light waves to enhance an image for a clear view.
ISO 12858 consists of a series of parts that provides detailed specifications for ancillary devices to be used with geodetic instruments in surveying. ISO 12858-2 specifies requirements for tripods.
Overall, ISO 12858-2 is helpful as it guides on the designs of the tripods, their general features, which can help you out in your business.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS ISO 12858-2:2020 replaces the first edition (ISO 12858-2:1999), which has been technically revised.
BS ISO 12858-2:2020 also incorporates the Amendment ISO 12858-2:1999/Amd.1:2013. The changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
- Editorial corrections.
