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- Page 1 PRO TLF Transmitter ’ UIDE Copyright 2003 Sensors & Software Inc. 2003-00376-00...
- Page 3 & S ENSORS OFTWARE RODUCT ICENCE OPYRIGHT IABILITY AND ARRANTY NFORMATION Important Please read this document carefully before removing the storage media from their protective cover SOFTWARE PRODUCT or assembling the . By removing the storage media or assembling the hardware, you are agreeing HARDWARE PRODUCT to be bound by the terms of this agreement.
- Page 4 All statements, technical information, and recommendations related to S&S products are based on information believed to be reliable, but the accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed. Before using this product, you must eval- uate it and determine if it is suitable for your intended application. You assume all risks and liability associated with such use.
- Page 5 Acknowledgement You acknowledge that you have read this agreement, understand it and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions. You further agree that this agreement is the complete and exclusive statement of agreement between the parties and supersedes all proposals or prior agreements oral or written between the parties relating to the subject matter of this agreement.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
PRO TLF Transmitter Table of Contents Overview ....................1 System Assembly and Startup ............3 Antenna Assembly ................3 Connecting up the Radar ..............4 Adding Optional Items ..............6 ......6 2.3.1 Fiber Optic Remote Trigger and Beeper Unit ................7 2.3.2 Odometer Troubleshooting ..................9 Transmitter Problem: No Signal on Screen........9... - Page 8 PRO TLF Transmitter Appendix A Health & Safety Certification ........A-1 Appendix B FCC Regulations ............. B-1 Appendix C Instrument Interference ..........C-1 Appendix D Safety Around Explosive Devices ......D-1...
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Page 9: Overview
PRO TLF Transmitter 1-Overview Overview This manual describes how to use the pulseEKKO PRO Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) system transmitter. System Assembly Section 2 on page 3 discusses in detail the step by step procedure for & Startup: assembling the pulseEKKO PRO system and connecting the transmit- ter to it. - Page 10 1-Overview pulseEKKO PRO TLF Transmitter...
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Page 11: System Assembly And Startup
2-System Assembly and Startup System Assembly and Startup The modular design of the pulseEKKO Pro GPR makes the system very flexible and readily field- portable. There are four essential components to the radar system: the control or console unit, the transmitter assembly, the receiver assembly and the Digital Video Logger (DVL). -
Page 12: Connecting Up The Radar
2-System Assembly and Startup pulseEKKO PRO TLF Transmitter quarter of a turn. DO NOT APPLY UNDUE FORCE. It is usually best to have all the screws properly aligned in their socket before tightening each one. d) Carefully place the electronic boxes down onto the mounting block such that both brass pins fully connect. - Page 13 When not collecting data, the transmitter, receiver and console should be turned OFF to increase the life of the batteries. Note that it is possible for the pulseEKKO Pro console and the DVL to share a common 12 Volt power source like a battery. Simply connect the alligator clips on the Console Power Supply cable and the Power Cable Extension with Alligator Clips to the proper terminals of the battery.
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Page 14: Adding Optional Items
2.3.1 Fiber Optic Remote Trigger and Beeper Unit To attach the Fiber Optic Remote unit to the pulseEKKO Pro deluxe handles, remove the screw near the top of one of the handles. Then attach the two pieces of the handle attachment assembly (Figure 2-3) and replace the screw as shown. -
Page 15: 2.3.2 Odometer
As well, when the radar system is run in Step mode, data acquisition can be controlled using the button on the remote trigger and beeper unit. 2.3.2 Odometer The pulseEKKO Pro odometer is useful for collecting data at a user defined stepsize (1 cm to 10 m) without the necessity of a tape measure or survey makers. - Page 16 2-System Assembly and Startup pulseEKKO PRO TLF Transmitter The odometer has 2 settings: string and wheel. The wheel odometer setting can be used in situations where a wheel or cart can easily be pulled across the surface. The string odometer setting is useful when conditions are too rugged for the use of a wheel.
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
PRO TLF Transmitter 3-Troubleshooting Troubleshooting In this section, a thorough discussion of the error conditions will be presented together with a systematic step-by-step procedure for tracking down the source of the problem. Transmitter Problem: No Signal on Screen a) In Graph mode try the Automatic timezero search. Keep the antennas about one antenna length apart. - Page 18 3-Troubleshooting pulseEKKO PRO TLF Transmitter...
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Page 19: Care And Maintenance
It is best to place the plastic connector plugs into the receptacles when not in use. Battery Power Requirements The pulseEKKO Pro console is designed to operate from a 12 volts DC, 3 to 4 amp source such as batteries or power supply. The input voltage tolerance is 10.2 volts to 15 volts. The console draws 1 amp. -
Page 20: Testing Batteries
C or the electrolyte may freeze and possibly split the case. Testing Batteries If you are experiencing reduced operation time with either your pulseEKKO Pro Transmitter the problem will be the result of a damaged 12 V Battery or a poor battery connection in one of the battery compartments. -
Page 21: Fiber Optics Cables
PRO TLF Transmitter 4-Care and Maintenance All battery compartments should be checked periodically for proper operation. Take a known good battery and install into the four battery compartments. Ensure the power light activates with no intermittent operation. If the power light will not activate look in the battery compartment and check the battery contact for signs of excessive stress. - Page 22 4-Care and Maintenance pulseEKKO PRO TLF Transmitter...
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Page 23: Helpful Hints
PRO TLF Transmitter 5-Helpful Hints Helpful Hints Handling Fiber Optic Cables The fiber optic cables are the most fragile component in the system. They can be easily damaged by misuse. When handling the fiber optic cables always roll and unroll them as if they were on a spool. DO NOT roll them around your arm like a rope or extension cord. - Page 24 5-Helpful Hints pulseEKKO PRO TLF Transmitter...
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Page 25: Appendix A Health & Safety Certification
PRO TLF Transmitter Appendix A - Health & Safety Certification Appendix A Health & Safety Certification Radio frequency electromagnetic fields may pose a health hazard when the fields are intense. Normal fields have been studied extensively over the past 30 years with no conclusive epidemiol- ogy relating electromagnetic fields to health problems. - Page 26 Appendix A - Health & Safety Certification pulseEKKO PRO TLF Transmitter References 1. Questions and answers about biological effects and potential hazards of radio-frequency electromag- netic field USA Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering & Technology OET Bulletin 56 (Contains many references and web sites) 2.
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Page 27: Appendix Bfcc Regulations
PRO TLF Transmitter Appendix B - FCC Regulations Appendix B FCC Regulations This device complies with Part 15 of the USA Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation in the USA is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. - Page 28 Appendix B - FCC Regulations pulseEKKO PRO TLF Transmitter performed effectively only through the use of GPRs and wall imaging systems. We viewed these operating restrictions in the broadest of terms. For example, we believe that the limitation on the...
- Page 29 PRO TLF Transmitter Appendix B - FCC Regulations FCC GROUND PENETRATING RADAR COORDINATION NOTICE NAME: ADDRESS: CONTACT INFORMATION [ CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER AREA OF OPERATION [ COUNTIES STATES OR LARGER AREAS FCC ID: [ . QJQ-PE-PRO-TLF)] EQUIPMENT NOMENCLATURE: [...
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Page 31: Appendix C Instrument Interference
PRO TLF Transmitter Appendix C - Instrument Interference Appendix C Instrument Interference Immunity regulations place the onus on instrument/apparatus/device manufacturers to assure that extraneous interference will not unduly cause an instrument/apparatus/device to stop func- tioning or to function in a faulty manner. - Page 32 Appendix C - Instrument Interference pulseEKKO PRO TLF Transmitter...
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Page 33: Appendix D Safety Around Explosive Devices
PRO TLF Transmitter Appendix D - Safety Around Explosive Devices Appendix D Safety Around Explosive Devices Concerns are expressed from time to time on the hazard of GPR products being used near blast- ing caps and unexploded ordnance (UXO). Experience with blasting caps indicates that the power of Sensors &... - Page 34 Appendix D - Safety Around Explosive Devices pulseEKKO PRO TLF Transmitter...
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