TM 5-6675-323-14
P l u g into CLEAR, INIT, or ACCU input
m. Remove foot switch from carrying case.
jack on auto-scaler back panel.
n.
I f using point counter pen, remove from case. Plug into POINT COUNT jack on
auto-scaler back panel.
o.
If using linear measuring probe, remove from case.
P l u g into E1 e n c o d e r
socket on auto-scaler back panel.
p.
9 - 6 . 2 O p e r a t i n g P r o c e d u r e s . T h e QPS provides for estimation of distance, area,
perimeter and volume of geographic shapes found on maps, drawings, and aerial
It is precisely set and alined at the factory. Factory determined
photographs.
values, necessary for accurate calculations and estimations, are different for each
Q P S . The formulas and values on the Calibration Records Sheet, provided with the
equipment, must be used in order to obtain correct results from measurements.
INDEX OF OPERATING PROCEDURES
PARAGRAPH
PROCEDURE
A l i n e m e n t of Linear Measuring Probe
A l i n e m e n t of Planimeter with Lens Tracing Assembly
A l i n e m e n t of Planimeter with Needle Tracing Assembly
A r e a Measurements on Aerial Photographs of Unknown Scale
or Magnification
D i v e r g i n g Volume Runs
Installing Blank Cartridge in Point Counter Pen
Installing Paper in Calculator
L a y o u t Work in Linear Measuring Probe
Linear Measurements on Aerial Photographs of
U n k n o w n Scale or Magnification
L i n e a r Measuring Probe Measurements without
the calculator
L o a d i n g Magnetic Cards
Manual Program Loading
M e a s u r i n g Areas to be Added and/or Subtracted
9-6.2 o
M e a s u r i n g Areas with Planimeter
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