Data Input / Data Output; Computer Aided Uxo Detection; Firmware Upgrade - Vallon VMH3CS Operation Manual

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9.

DATA INPUT / DATA OUTPUT

9.1

Computer aided UXO detection

(Only reasonable after all mines have been cleared)
The metal detector is provided with a RS 232 data output on the front panel.
The measuring data can be stored by the VALLON data loggers MEMOBOX
MB4 or FIELD COMPUTER VFC1 (with external power supply) and evaluated
in a PC with Software VALLON EVA2000
The acquisition rate is 40 measuring values/sec.
The layout of the connector pins is as follows:
A: RxD RS 232
B: Audio signal for headset
C: +BSW
D: Audio signal/GPS
E: TxD RS 232
F: GND
Fig. 9-1 – Data input and output RS 232
NOTE:
An active PC-cathode ray screen is causing interferences to the metal
detector. Therefore, keep minimum 5 m (15 feet) distance from the detector
during data acquisition!
9.2

Firmware Upgrade

The connector is provided with a RS 232 data input to upgrade the firmware of
the detector.
We recommend using a PC with LCD-screen (Laptop).
Metal Detector VMH3CS – Operation Manual
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