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Ground Penetrating Analyzer GPA 500 User’s Manual KTS 3D KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG Germany...
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Data presentation - absolute or relative .............. 18 Search process ......................19 Search with the universal probe ..............19 Live mode ......................20 3D-search mode ....................20 Rechargeable battery and charger ..............21 KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG – GPA 500...
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License agreement ................... 32 13.3 Utilization regulations ..................32 13.4 Liability exclusions ..................32 Warranty ......................33 14.1 After expiration date ..................33 14.2 Care ........................33 14.3 Legal note ......................34 Contact ......................34 KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG – GPA 500...
1 General guidelines 1.1 Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the high performance detector GPA 500. Since programs are already pre-installed, the assembly is quite simple. The instruction manual is written in plain style and furnished with numerous illustrations, so that the practicable application will be problem-free.
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Powerful quick-charger 220 Volt, inverter with car loading cable and 110 Volt adapter Service: English, German, French or Spanish user's manual 2 years manufacturer's warranty for the entire scope of delivery (incl. hardware and software) KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG – GPA 500...
After that the sensor cable must be connected. Your device is now ready for operation. Please do not overwind the thread Fig.: Telescope bar Fig.: 4-part demountable universal probe Fig.: Telescope bar with universal probe and tablet KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG – GPA 500...
The measured data is automatically digitized and will be wirelessly transformed to the tablet computer via Bluetooth. A blue LED flashes after switching on, constant light signifies the Bluetooth connection. Fig.: Electronic unit KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG – GPA 500...
7.5 Volt (if not the case, please charge battery). Then turn the rotary switch to SENSOR or ECO to read the sensor or calibration data. The sensor data should always be between 1-4 ..KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG – GPA 500...
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CALIBRATION approx. (before the calibration automatically is set it could temporarily show other values). KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG – GPA 500...
3 Start of program The Bluetooth-connection allows a fast and save transfer of measured data from GPA 500 to the tablet computer – in contrast to other devices, which record data via parallel interface. Boot up the PC and double-click on the KTS-3D icon, then start KTS software. GPA 500 automatically will be connected to the computer (be sure that GPA 500 is activated before you start KTS 3D-Software).
The provided USB-stick can also be used for the transfer of measurement data; you are able to transmit to other PCs and call up all informations for further processings. 3.1.4 3D presentation 3D presentation shows every modification and its dimension. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG – GPA 500...
3.2.1 Search in one direction If you have chosen the search in rectification, you should return to the starting point after completion of each track and press the start button (for measurements of the second track). KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG – GPA 500...
The program serves as indication of magnet field data in colored, three dimensional representation. 4.1 Main window After start of program the empty main window appears with menu and tool bar, setting and display range. Initially display range is empty. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG – GPA 500...
With the options menu item a new window for the setting of program options is indicated. A description of various possibilities is shown there. 4.2.4 Info menu Delivers informations about the present version. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG – GPA 500...
[search] button is pressed. 4.3.2 Colors and coordinates Here colors for the coordinate display, graphic cursor and background can be selected. After the appropriate corresponding buttons have been activated, a color- selection dialogue shows up. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG – GPA 500...
4.3.3 Languages For operation the program can completely be switched to languages shown below. 4.3.4 Serial Interface In case of reinstallation you can select the utilized Comport (see page 30, 12.1 Bluetooth pairing). KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG – GPA 500...
A storage request appears at the end of the last track; afterwards a switch to the three- dimensional representation takes place. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG – GPA 500...
With the relative presentation the value range is based on the smallest resp. the largest measured value. This way a maximum detailed resolution is obtained which also has effect on the color representation. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG – GPA 500...
Make sure that the indicated value is between 0 to 5. Should this not be the case, change the search direction slightly so that above value shows up. The further search process is described under 6.3. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG – GPA 500...
The track length can be determined variably (during the search after large objects or excavations longer track lengths can be selected;.for the search after small items shorter track lengths are recommendable). KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG – GPA 500...
After each charging the connecting cable for the battery charger should be removed. A voltage transformer enables charging in the car. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG – GPA 500...
Reset-button the device will be aligned to the actual soil condition. Freq.: Frequency adjustment. Audio: Volume control Display: ID: Presentation of metal type and display of conductivity BAT: Battery control (graphically and in percent). KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG – GPA 500...
Protect device from wetness Accurate operation is only guaranteed with a fully charged battery For operation or charging only use the components enclosed or released by KTS GmbH & Co. KG. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG – GPA 500...
Thereby the inserted microprocessor computes the conductivity of the metal objects and indicates them on the digital display Note: For a successful search the function of the Reset-button is of utmost importance. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG – GPA 500...
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2500. Unlike to other metal detectors a constant metal discrimination takes place at the GOLD ID-XL. Conductivity value and metal type (e.g. “Gold”) are indicated on the display. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG – GPA 500...
For example, a long-lasting high tone stands in longitudinal direction for a slim object, e.g. a pipe. A high tone in any direction indicates a ringlike object. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG – GPA 500...
Repeat the ground balance regulation at various spots, so that the regulation is always carried out correctly. It is recommendable to repeat this process, particularly by changes in soil layers as caused by excavations. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG – GPA 500...
Note: The maximum charging time is 90 minutes. To avoid a defect on the charger or the built-in battery, this charging time should not be exceeded (could lead to a loss of warranty of damaged charger). KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG – GPA 500...
Select Ezurio Blu 2I. In the next window insert the password “1234” and go to “Next” (the device will automatically instal the suitable drivers). Finally click the Close- button to conclude the procedure. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG – GPA 500...
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“OK”. Restart the software and the device will automatically be connected to the computer. The LED lights up permanently and GPA 500 is operational. For additional application see that Bluetooth is active and GPA 500 is operational (above proceedings must not be repeated).
13.2 License agreement The KTS 3D program as well as the entire accompanied electronic or printed documentation is subject to the copyright of KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG. Should parts of the present license regulations feature alterations or expansions in comparison to former program versions, they will also apply to prior versions.
In this case repairing and shipment will be charged. 14.2 Care Your GPA 500 set requires little maintenance, yet there are some items, which you should consider, in order to receive its optimal readiness for operation. Avoid extreme temperatures, since it can be possible that electronic construction units are damaged thereby.
14.3 Legal note Before you start searching please note that monument protection regulations as well as other legal standards are relevant. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG assumes no responsibility for possible legal violations. In case of doubts we recommend a comprehensive consultation with an attorney or national monument offices.
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