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FIGURE 15: Lemo Connector to GK-404
12 | TAKING READINGS | GEOKON
FIGURE 14: GK-404 Readout
5.3.1 OPERATING THE GK-404
1.
Attach the flying leads to the GK-404 by aligning the red circle on the silver
Lemo connector with the red line on the top of the GK-404 (see Figure 15 on
this page). Insert the Lemo connector into the GK-404 until it locks into
place.
2.
Connect each of the clips on the leads to the matching colors of the sensor
conductors, with blue representing the shield (bare).
3.
To turn on the GK-404, press the ON/OFF button on the front panel of the
unit. The initial startup screen will display.
4.
After a delay, the GK-404 will start taking readings and display them based
on the settings of the POS and MODE buttons.
The unit display (from left to right) is as follows:
The current position: set by the POS button, displayed as A through F.
The current reading: set by the MODE button, displayed as a numeric value
followed by the unit of measure.
Temperature reading of the attached instrument in degrees Celsius.
Use the POS and MODE buttons to select the correct position and display units
for the model of equipment purchased.
The GK-404 will continue to take measurements and display readings until the
unit is turned off, either manually or by the Auto-Off timer (if enabled).
For more information, consult the GK-404 manual.
5.4 GK-405 READOUT BOX
The GK-405 Vibrating Wire Readout is made up of two components:
The Readout Unit, consisting of a Windows Mobile handheld PC running
the GK-405 Vibrating Wire Readout application.
The GK-405 Remote Module, which is housed in a weather-proof enclosure.
The remote module can be wire-connected to the sensor by means of:
Flying leads with alligator clips, if the sensor cable terminates in bare wires.
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