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Summary of Contents for MALA GeoScience RAMAC X3M
- Page 1 MALÅ GeoScience RAMAC X3M EasyLocator Hardware Manual...
- Page 2 Important note: In the US this unit operates under FCC rules Part 15. According to these rules a GPR system shall contain a manually operated switch that causes the transmitter to cease operation within 10 seconds of being released by the operator. Therefore all units sold after July 15 2002, in the US, will have this functionality and also be delivered with a kill switch.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
2.2 Mounting on the shielded antenna 2.3 Power cable 2.4 Distance measuring devices 2.5 Connection to computer 2.6 Kill switch 2.7 Start up and power button 3. Batteries and charging 3.1 Batteries 3.2 Charging 4. Software 5. Using the RAMAC X3M 6. RAMAC X3M specifications... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction ___________________________________________________________ Thank you for purchasing the RAMAC X3M/EasyLocator. We at Mala GeoScience welcome comments from you concerning the use and experience of this equipment, as well as the contents and usefulness of this manual. Please take the time to read through the assembling instructions carefully and address any questions or suggestions to the following: MALÅ... -
Page 5: Start Up And Hardware Description
No fiber optic cables are required since the unit communicates directly with the laptop. Based on the flexibility and the modularity of the RAMAC/GPR, the RAMAC X3M is fully compatible with the Windows based acquisition software Ground Vision, while the EsayLocator has it own acquisition software: EasyVision. -
Page 6: Mounting On The Shielded Antenna
3. Encoder 6. DC power 4. PC comm. 1. Kill switch 2. ON/OFF Figure 2.1 b. The same connectors as in figure 2.1a showed on an EasyLocator. Mounting on the shielded antennas Start by placing the X3M/EasyLocator on the antenna that you are going to use for your measurement. -
Page 7: Power Cable
Power cable When the X3M/EasyLocator is mounted on the antenna connect the Power cable from your battery. Look for the countersink and place it towards the mark on the connection. Push lightly. If you have it in the correct position it should connect smoothly. To disconnect: Pull out, holding the milled part of the connection. -
Page 8: Kill Switch
Kill switch The kill switch is attached to a handle that can either be handheld or snapped onto a RAMAC/GPR Cart (Figure 2.6 top). The X3M/EasyLocator will not be operational without the kill switch. The button has to be pushed down at all times during measurements. - Page 9 If you need to reset the X3M/EasyLocator press the power button for at least three seconds. When the light starts to flash again the X3M is ready for new measurements. To turn the X3M/EasyLocator off, push the button and release quickly. The red light will then stop flashing;...
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Page 10: Batteries And Charging
Output 2.7 A, equals charging time between 3-5 hours (80%-100%) Software ___________________________________________________________ The RAMAC X3M is designed to operate best with the data acquisition software, GroundVision. The software is compatible with Windows 9x/ Me/ NT/ W2000 and XP. GroundVision is designed for a quick setup and storage of default settings in the X3M. - Page 11 required. Please refer to the GroundVision software manual for further information on the acquisition software. The EasyLocator is operated with the software EasyVision, designed for optimal user friendliness. Please refer to the EasyVision software manual for further information.
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Page 12: Using The Ramac X3M
RAMAC/GPR Cart. The Cart is designed for surveys on a flat surface (Figure 5.1) Figure 5.1 RAMAC X3M with 500MHz antenna If the RAMAC/GPR Cart is not suitable the system can also be towed by using the pulling handle and the X3M PC holder. -
Page 13: Ramac X3M Specifications
RAMAC X3M Specifications ___________________________________________________________ Pulse repetition frequency 100 kHz Data bits Nr of samples/trace 128-8192 (1024 with autostacking) Nr of stacks Autostacking in the range 1-32768 for optimized speed performance Signal stability < 100ps Communication interface IEEE 1284 (ECP) Communication speed >700 kb/s...