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TSP 303 Plus
See ahead - build safer
Operation manual
Version 3.1.0.0, 05/2018
© Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018
Art. No. 20820
Amberg Technologies AG
Trockenloostrasse 21
8105 Regensdorf
Switzerland
Phone: +41 44 870 92 22
Mail: support.geophysics@amberg.ch
http://www.amberg.ch/at

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  • Page 1 TSP 303 Plus See ahead - build safer Operation manual Version 3.1.0.0, 05/2018 © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018 Art. No. 20820 Amberg Technologies AG Trockenloostrasse 21 Phone: +41 44 870 92 22 8105 Regensdorf Mail: support.geophysics@amberg.ch Switzerland http://www.amberg.ch/at...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ....................2 TSP 303 Plus system components .
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  • Page 5: Welcome To Tsp 303

    1'000 underground projects worldwide. TSP 303 Plus is a ready to use system to measure seismic reflected waves and to evaluate geology ahead the tunnel face in 3D. The goal is to predict unforeseen changes in rock condi- tions which too often cause unnecessary costly downtime and problems.

  • Page 6: Software Licence Agreement

    Graphic card drivers of Panasonic Toughbooks delivered with software version Amberg TSP Plus 2.0.0.0 (or newer) by Amberg Technologies are up to date. Updates are not necessary. Page 6 of 84 © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018...

  • Page 7: Software Installation

    Please remember that only files which have not been modified since installation can be unin- stalled. This means that data files can eventually not be uninstalled automatically. They need the be deleted manually (e.g. with Explorer). © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018 Page 7 of 84...

  • Page 8: Software Licensing

    Hardkeys and Softkeys. Hardkeys are integrated in the Recording Unit, while Softkeys are being embedded in the Windows registry of the delivered Toughbook PC. From model year 2015 on, the TSP 303 Plus system is shipped with Softkeys on your Toughbook PC with regard to Data Acquisition.

  • Page 9: License Upgrade

    From the context menu select Update from v2c file and select the file from its storage location. After updating a Hardkey/Softkey you may use the Refresh key data function in the context menu to display the updated license information. © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018 Page 9 of 84...

  • Page 10: Maintenance & Support Contract

    M&S contract period has expired, it is required to renew it. For doing this, please don't hesitate to contact your local distributor or Amberg Technologies <suppport.geophysics@amberg.ch> Page 10 of 84 © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018...

  • Page 11: Safety Directions

    Suitable for use in an atmosphere appropriate for permanent human habitation: not suitable for use in aggressive or explosive environments. Local authorities and safety experts must be contacted before working in explosive areas, close proximity to electrical installations or any similar hazardous situations. © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018 Page 11 of 84...

  • Page 12: Prohibited Modifications

    The TSP system is supplied with rechargeable batteries. Inappropriate use of the ■ battery may lead to an explosion. Consider the warnings and manuals for the correct handling of the batteries. Only use batteries according to specifications of Amberg Technologies. Page 12 of 84 © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018...

  • Page 13: Tsp 303 Plus System Components

    Chapter 2 TSP 303 Plus system components The TSP 303 Plus system configuration consists of the items as shown in the figure below. For a more detailed specification of each component please refer to the TSP 303 Plus Data sheet.
  • Page 14 TSP 303 Plus system components Operation manual Figure 2. TSP 303 Plus system components at a glance Recording Unit Panasonic Toughbook with data upload cable Receiver Unit case containing: 2x 20 m Receiver cables on drum Jaw wrench Cable drum holder...
  • Page 15 Operation manual TSP 303 Plus system components Multi tool LED Lenser torch Laser DistoMeter Electronic level Charger for Panasonic Toughbook Charger for Li-Ion battery of Recording Unit Multifunctional Trigger Box 2 Installation tubes 4 Protection tubes Telescopic tamping rod for SeisBond® cartridges cartridge charger (attached to tamping rod) SeisBond®...
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  • Page 17: Preparing A Tsp Measurement

    (e.g. RCV RL). 6. Define the remaining two receiver hole positions on opposite tunnel side walls at same level (e.g. RCV FR and RCV RR). © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018 Page 17 of 84...

  • Page 18: Drilling And Protecting Bore Holes

    Protect the shot holes with thin-walled plastic pipes to temporarily support the hole in unstable rock formation. Page 18 of 84 © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018...

  • Page 19: Check List Of Required Items

    The wire break cable is needed in case that: 1) blasting machine is not available, 2) nonel or electronic detonators will be used or 3) detonators with delay will be used. © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018 Page 19 of 84...
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  • Page 21: Performing A Tsp Measurement

    However, the receiver and shot point alignment is both same for explosives and hammer source. More information about the coordinates systems used in the TSP Plus software can be found in the Evaluation manual. © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018 Page 21 of 84...
  • Page 22 Figure 4. Geometrical situation of a TSP measurement layout with geometry input parameters Face tunnelmeter (face location at tunnelmeter) - Referencing the face loca- tion on tunnelmeter scale along heading axis. Tunnelmeter values have to be always positive. Page 22 of 84 © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018...
  • Page 23 In other case, the angle is negative. Horizontal angles range from -90° to +90°. In case the horizontal angle can't be taken directly and it can be calculated from measured triangle legs (see Calculated HA). © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018 Page 23 of 84...
  • Page 24 It is recommended to fill out the TSP 303 Seismic layout & recording sheets. You can find them in the program folder Amberg TSP Plus / Documentation of the Windows Start menu. Feel free to print out for the next measurement. Page 24 of 84 © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018...

  • Page 25: System Setup

    4.2 System setup Before starting the campaign's data acquisition, make sure that the batteries for both the Recording Unit and the Panasonic Toughbook have been fully charged (Chapter 5 System maintenance). © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018 Page 25 of 84...

  • Page 26: Assembling Receiver

    Proper torque is necessary to reach optimum coupling between the TSP- dowel and the sensor head. Page 26 of 84 © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018...
  • Page 27 Only one mounting position is possible: the red dot of the receiv- er installation tool has to be in line with the red marked stripe of the socket part of receiver. © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018 Page 27 of 84...

  • Page 28: Checking Receiver Bore Holes

    Optimum bore hole depth for setting the receiver is 2.05 m. If bore hole is deeper, insert additional SeisBond® cartridges to reduce depth. 1 SeisBond® cartridge reduces the depth of about 10 cm. Page 28 of 84 © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018...
  • Page 29 Otherwise it may happen that the re- ceiver and TSPdowel get stuck. The bore hole should be clean and free of drilling cuttings. Otherwise it may happen that the receiver and TSPdowel get stuck. © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018 Page 29 of 84...

  • Page 30: Setting The Receiver

    Before the receiver insert, a SeisBond® cartridge has to be placed to the bore hole foot shortly before. Due to the curing time of the mortar the subsequent steps should be carefully followed. Page 30 of 84 © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018...
  • Page 31 Operation manual Performing a TSP measurement Use only SeisBond® cartridges provided by Amberg Technologies AG, Switzerland. The SeisBond® is a specially designed mortar with optimum performance combining flow characteristics, short curing time, no shrinkage and optimized signal coupling. While handling the SeisBond® cartridges, wear working gloves! For more information refer to SeisBond®...
  • Page 32 5 min. The SeisBond® cures within 10-15 min- utes depending on temperature and water content inside bore hole. Step 20: Place soaked cartridge onto the charger of the already assembled tamping rod. Page 32 of 84 © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018...
  • Page 33 If the cartridge is placed, pull out tamping rod. Step 23: Take already assembled receiver and insert it into the bore hole until you feel resistance by the mortar. © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018 Page 33 of 84...
  • Page 34 (items 4, Lemo plug with blue or red kink protection). Connect the opposite plug of the receiver cable with one of the re- ceiver sockets of the Recording Unit (marked RECEIVER on front panel). Page 34 of 84 © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018...
  • Page 35 In order to avoid inductive coupling it is absolutely necessary to unwind all the loops of the receiver cable from the cable drum. © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018 Page 35 of 84...

  • Page 36: Connecting Toughbook With Recording Unit

    USB port of the Toughbook PC. Switch on the Toughbook and login to the MS Windows operating system. Figure 7. Font panel view of the TSP 303 Plus Recording Unit 4.2.5 Checking battery charge Switch on the Recording Unit by pressing the switch. The status of the battery charge is indi- cated by an illuminated ring in the switch.

  • Page 37: Use Of External Batteries

    It checks the functionality of the sensors and presents the results as a coloured bullet indicating the instantaneous peak-level of the signal amplitude. For the further procedure of the Noise Check refer to section “Seismic data acquisition” in this manual. © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018 Page 37 of 84...

  • Page 38: Trigger/Shot Test (Trigger Mode Standard)

    Generally, lower charges leads to an optimum seismic signal in harder rock while softer rock requires higher charges. A possible charging configuration for a TSP hard rock application could be: Page 38 of 84 © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018...

  • Page 39: Detonator Preparation & System Setup

    20-21.5 23-24.5 5-24 26-54.5 4.2.10 Detonator preparation & system setup The following table lists the types of detonators supported by Amberg TSP 303 Plus: Type of detonator System setup Highly insensitive electric detonators with delay interval: 0, Standard instantaneous...
  • Page 40 WBT Ready Lights up green when Wire break trigger box is active (on- ly if Wire Break trigger mode is activated). Page 40 of 84 © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018...

  • Page 41: Standard System Setup With Explosive Source

    ■ Preparing the measurement: connect the two wire ends of the detonator with the detonator wires (A) ■ move away from the shot hole ■ © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018 Page 41 of 84...
  • Page 42 If there are no safety restrictions, loading all shot holes can be done during the setup and testing of the TSP equipment in order to save time. Page 42 of 84 © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018...

  • Page 43: Wire Break System Setup With Explosive Source

    Preparing the measurement: connect the two wire ends of the detonator with the detonator wires (A) ■ in case that non-electric detonators are used, connect the shock tube to the primer ■ © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018 Page 43 of 84...
  • Page 44 At time the detonator's base charge explodes, the loop breaks and the system will trigger in its optimum immediately. Mount the Wire Break loop only around the base charge of the detonator. Page 44 of 84 © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018...
  • Page 45 If not the half length is taken, the ends of the wire are unsymmetrical and one of then may be placed after charging inside the bore hole avoid- ing to connect it later on. © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018 Page 45 of 84...
  • Page 46 Loop step 3: Fold the two wings around the wire onto each other and form the loop. Loop step 4: Take the detonator and place the loop around the base charge of it. Page 46 of 84 © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018...
  • Page 47 If there are no safety restrictions, pre- pare the loops before entering the tunnel in order to save undesired downtime. © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018 Page 47 of 84...

  • Page 48: Hammer System Setup With Impact Hammer Source

    R1 switches off while light R2 switches on for the time of recording repeat the the hits on same source point 3-5 times, in order to improve signal-to- ■ noise ratio in later processing Page 48 of 84 © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018...

  • Page 49: Seismic Data Acquisition

    4.3.1 Data acquisition procedures The system TSP 303 Plus allows two different procedures for seismic data acquisition: single shot and multiple shot data acquisition. In the single shot procedure, only one blast will occur at one shot hole after the shot ignition. In this case, the shots are performed individually, i.e.
  • Page 50 Since this method allows to change the explosive charge between individual shots, it is preferable to use it in situation in which the seismic response of the rock mass is still unknown. Page 50 of 84 © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018...
  • Page 51 The remainder shot holes will be then blasted sequentially depending on the delay times. © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018 Page 51 of 84...
  • Page 52 Table 2. Example of time delays scheme for multiple shot data acquisition Shot group Shot hole S10 S11 S12 Detonator delay (ms) 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 Page 52 of 84 © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018...

  • Page 53: Amberg Tsp Plus Workspace

    In addition, information concerning the functionality of the buttons will appear in the Status Bar. Processing monitor window ■ Figure 17. Amberg TSP Plus workspace © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018 Page 53 of 84...

  • Page 54: Amberg Tsp Plus Menus & Tool Bars

    Help menu Help - Amberg TSP Plus opens HTML-based software manual Evaluation Manual Help - TSP 303 Plus Opera- opens HTML-based hardware operation manual tion Manual License Tool... opens license viewer and manager About Amberg TSP Plus...

  • Page 55: Acquisition Wizard

    Recording mode: Select the type of recording mode as Single shot recording for data acqui- sition of single individual shots or Multiple shot recording in the case several shots are to be performed in shot groups. © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018 Page 55 of 84...

  • Page 56: Display Settings

    Acquisition settings: Setting current face position, operator name and overburden at time the acquisition starts. "Stationing mode" selection: Setting of stationing mode for campaign axis. Face position and overburden values are editable until first recorded shot is saved. Page 56 of 84 © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018...

  • Page 57: Single Shot Recording (Source Type: Explosives )

    Default trigger mode is "Standard". The Wire break and is license dependent selectable and inactive in case that no license is available. Detonator Types Trigger mode selection Required © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018 Page 57 of 84...
  • Page 58 (Shot data viewer) or later on in Receiv- er/Shot hole line editor. Refer to "Am- berg TSP Plus Evaluation Manual" for detailed information). Page 58 of 84 © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018...
  • Page 59 Default selection: none. Hardware status check: Each socket and connected receiver unit can be checked for mal- function. The status is displayed by green and/or red coloring. © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018 Page 59 of 84...
  • Page 60 Check cabling & sensor Status: OK receiver socket activated for ■ recording RCV selected ■ receiver unit connected to ■ socket no malfunction on compo- ■ nents data will be recorded ■ Page 60 of 84 © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018...
  • Page 61 Previous shot settings: Information about the previous shot settings are shown. Next shot settings: Editor for setting next shot parameters as Shot line, Shot hole and Shot charge. Shot no. is automatically updated with the next one as it occurs. © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018 Page 61 of 84...
  • Page 62 . This is recommended if the operator or other components of the TSP 303 Plus system are not ready for recording. If you are not going to record immediately you should go back to previous wizard in order to save power of the Recording Unit.

  • Page 63: Multiple Shot Recording (Source Type: Explosives)

    500 ms should be added to the total time con- sidering the delay intervals. © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018 Page 63 of 84...
  • Page 64 Section 4.4.4.6, “Wizard 7: Noise 62. The pane Next shot group settings shows settings of next shot group check” on page including number of shots and total recording length instead of single shots. Page 64 of 84 © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018...

  • Page 65: Single Shot Recording (Source Type: Hammer)

    Default trigger mode is "Standard". The Wire break and is license dependent selectable and inactive in case that no license is available. Recording length: Select either 500 ms or 1'000 ms by clicking the required radio button. Default number is 500 ms. © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018 Page 65 of 84...
  • Page 66 Column "Shot hole": Setting of number for available shot holes for defined and selected shot line. Shot hole names are editable. Add/delete Shot hole functionality using Add/Delete buttons. Default shot holes: 1 to 24 each shot line. Page 66 of 84 © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018...
  • Page 67 Status display Meaning Solution receiver sockets not activated - activate socket ■ no recording ■ Check electronic box Status: Testing receiver socket activated for ■ recording RCV not selected ■ © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018 Page 67 of 84...
  • Page 68 ■ 2.) check receiver cable and recording check again RCV selected ■ no receiver unit connected to ■ socket 3.) replace receiver unit and check again receiver cable broken ■ Page 68 of 84 © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018...
  • Page 69 . This is recommended if the operator or other components of the TSP 303 Plus system are not ready for recording. If you are not going to record immediately you should go back to previous wizard in order to save power of the Recording Unit.

  • Page 70: Data Recording

    Shot settings: Information about currently recorded shot, like Shot. no., assigned Shot line and Shot hole, Shot charge and Magnitude of recorded signals. Page 70 of 84 © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018...
  • Page 71 (uploaded) shot no., or component view displaying one component of all record- ed shot. Next shot button: Performing next shot . Shot setup (Wizard 5) opens for next shot hole assignment © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018 Page 71 of 84...

  • Page 72: Multiple Shot Recording Mode

    View settings: For data check following settings are available: Trace normalization, Cross normalization and Automatic gain control (AGC). Toolbar left: Option for individual display settings such as zoom functionality (rectangle, all, in, out) and turn on on/off trace value function. Page 72 of 84 © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018...
  • Page 73 Next shot button: Performing next shot group . Shot group setup (Wizard 5) opens for next shot hole assignment Finish button: Leaving acquisition wizard and turn back to main application © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018 Page 73 of 84...

  • Page 74: Dismounting The Receiver

    TSPdowel. It is required that the protection tubes are hold in position loosening the sen- sor part. This avoids any opening of protection tube fittings while turning the receiver anti-clockwise. Page 74 of 84 © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018...
  • Page 75 Step 5: Before pulling the tubes completely out, measure the vertical angle with the Elec- tronic Level (item 16) and fill in the recording sheet. © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018 Page 75 of 84...
  • Page 76 Step 6: In case the fitting connections be- tween the tubes are blocked and cannot be opened by hand, attach both jaw wrenches to the spare parts of the fittings and open by turning anti-clockwise. Page 76 of 84 © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018...

  • Page 77: System Maintenance

    Caustic solvents should not be used. To ensure a long life of your TSP 303 Plus system a full cleaning of all system compo- nents is required after each measurement. Do not use caustic solvents.
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  • Page 79: Disposal

    Consequently you comply with your legal obligations and contribute to environmental protection! Free-of-charge take-back Local: Please contact our local TSP distribution partner. International: Amberg Technologies AG Trockenloostr. 21 CH – 8105 Regensdorf Switzerland © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018 Page 79 of 84...
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  • Page 81: Declaration Of Conformity

    Operation manual Chapter 7 Declaration of Conformity © Amberg Technologies AG, 2012-2018 Page 81 of 84...
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  • Page 84 Amberg Technologies AG Trockenloostrasse 21 Phone: +41 44 870 92 22 8105 Regensdorf Mail: support.geophysics@amberg.ch Switzerland http://www.amberg.ch/at...

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