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Important Safety Information Use the Display Unit only as specified in these operating instructions or the protection provided by the unit may be impaired. The battery charger/AC adapter must only be connected to a power outlet which provides a protective earth (ground). Connect the AC power cord only to designated power sources as marked on the battery charger/AC adapter.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Overview ....................... 1 Assembly ......................3 Out of the box Fully Assembled Getting Started ..................... 7 Powering Up Shutting down Interacting with the Display Unit Swipe Down menu Tools ........................11 Preferences 4.1.1 Language / Locale .....................12 4.1.2 Units ........................12 4.1.3...
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Table of Contents Saving images as screenshots Screenshots & Mini-Reports ................47 Capturing Screens Screenshot Gallery Using the Hotspot on your Smartphone Mini-Reports Transferring Data to a PC ..................53 Formatting USB Sticks Directory Structure Troubleshooting ....................57 Power Supply System Communications System Overheating Display Unit Problem...
Swipe Down menu in Section 3.4. Online training videos for the LMX100 can be found on Sensors & Software’s website at: https://www.sensoft.ca/training-events/training/lmx100-training-videos (note: you will need to setup a login & password to access this)
Assembly 2.1 Out of the box You will find the following components in your LMX100 box. Some of these may already be assembled. Attach the Cart Handle to Cart Base using the Handle Pins. Ensure the Display Unit Tray is...
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Assembly Attach the GPR Sensor to the Cart using the Sensor Support Straps. Ensure the Sensor is oriented the correct way with the connections toward the back of the Cart. Using the Sensor Support Straps, adjust the height of the Sensor so it is 1-2 cm (½ – ¾ inch) above the ground. The best way to get a uniform Sensor height is to place a couple of sheets of thick cardboard, particle board or Styrofoam under the sensor before securing the Sensor Support Straps.
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Assembly Attach the Odometer and Battery Cables. The Odometer Cable connects to the closest receptacle on the Sensor. Attach the Battery Cable to the Sensor and the Battery. The system is now setup and ready to use. Display Cable Odometer Cable Battery Cable...
0% to 10% = red The first time you turn on the LMX100, you will need to configure the system (Figure 3-1). A series of screen prompts will allow you to setup the language, units, date & time, and some other options.
Getting Started Figure 3-2: Main Screen for LMX100 3.2 Shutting down To power down, press the red power button on the display unit once. A confirmation message will appear, after which you can press Yes to proceed. In the rare event that the display unit is unresponsive, a hard shutdown can be done by pressing and holding the red power button until the unit shuts down.
Getting Started Item Description Camera Saves a screenshot of data. Asterisk / Special Function Used for adding Flags during data acquisition 3.4 Swipe Down menu Figure 3-3: Swipe Down Menu When the Display Unit is powered on, you can “swipe” your finger from the top of the screen towards the bottom, to display a Swipe-Down menu (Figure 3-3) with the following items: Date and Time: The current date and time (12 hour clock).
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Getting Started Volume: The Volume + and - buttons are used to increase and decrease speaker volume. Brightness: The Brightness + and - buttons are used to increase and decrease the screen brightness. Increasing the brightness setting may improve the visibility of the screen in bright sunlight.
Tools Tools From the main screen shown, press Tools to enter this sub-menu. Here you can set preferences, adjust system settings and perform system tests. You will see the screen shown in Figure 4-1: Figure 4-1: Tools menu 4.1 Preferences Selecting the preferences option will take you to the sub-menu shown in Figure 4-2.
Tools There are several parameters that can be modified. Touch the screen and swipe up or down to scroll and view additional parameters. To change a value, press the value on right side of the screen. Alternatively, use the up and down arrows on the 4-way keypad to highlight the desired parameter, then press Edit.
This connection can be through a standard Wi-Fi network or through a hotspot on your mobile device while in the field. Note that LMX100 CANNOT connect to Public Hotspots (typically restaurants, hotels and airports) that require a web-based login and acceptance of their Terms & Conditions. It also CANNOT connect to unsecured networks (networks that do not require a password).
Tools o Connect – Select the desired network and press Connect. If the connection is successful (this can take a minute or so) a screen appears asking for the password for that network. If the network name is yellow (from a previous connection to this network), it will not ask for a password because it is a remembered network.
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Tools • Press Username to display a keyboard where you can enter your GMAIL user name only; you do not need to enter @gmail.com. Then press OK when done (Figure 4-6a) • Press Password to display a keyboard where you can enter your GMAIL password. Then press OK when done (Figure 4-6b) •...
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Tools Figure 4-7: Entering email address and password for another email provider • Press Username to display a keyboard where you can enter the complete email address, then press OK when done. • Press Password to display a keyboard where you can enter the password, then press OK when done.
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Tools Below is the chart for some common email providers: Server Enable Provider Host name Port Yahoo smtp.mail.yahoo.com 465 On Hotmail/Outlook smtp.live.com 587 Off iCloud 587 Off smtp.mail.me.com 163.com smtp.163.com 465 On Yandex smtp.yandex.com 465 On If there are no warning messages, the email address is setup properly and you are ready to email mini-reports from the field.
Tools 4.1.8 Screen Saver A screen saver can be setup to turn off the Display Unit screen after a period of inactivity to save power. The Screen Saver can be set to turn the screen off after 1 minute, 5 minutes or never (OFF setting).
Tools Figure 4-8: GPR Line Plot Options • Auto-Hide Buttons - If this is set to ON, then in Line Scan mode, the buttons at the bottom of the screen disappear shortly after data collection begins, effectively enlarging the area for data display. The buttons will re-appear after a couple of seconds whenever the sensor stops moving forward, is in back-up mode or any button is pressed on the keypad.
Tools 4.2 System Test The system test sub-menu (Figure 4-10) allows the user to perform certain tests to ensure proper operation of the system. Select the component to test then press Start. After completing a test there is an indication of whether the system passed or failed the test. Each test is described below in more detail.
Tools Figure 4-11: System Information • Anonymous Usage Statistics - When this is set to ON and the user is connected to a wireless network, any system malfunctions will trigger an automatic notification to Sensors & Software. This is to help with gathering information about any system irregularities.
Tools Once that is complete, a short LED test will ensue, which checks the proper operation of the LED. 4.2.3 Audio This test ensures that the speaking is operating properly (Figure 4-13). After starting the test, you should hear a sound with an increasing pitch. Figure 4-13: Audio Test 4.2.4 Touch Screen The test checks proper operation of the touch screen (Figure 4-14).
Tools 4.2.5 Sensor Test This test checks proper operation of the GPR sensor, including the amplitude of the pulse. Once the cart is tipped backwards and start is pressed, it will conduct the test (Figure 4-15). If there are any irregularities, the test will indicate failure. Figure 4-15: Sensor Test...
Tools 4.2.6 Odometer Calibration This test ensures that the odometer is measuring distance accurately. Even though the odometer is calibrated in the factory, you must calibrate it periodically to ensure accuracy. This is particularly important as the calibration can change with different surface materials. When selecting this option, you will see the screen in Figure 4-16.
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Tools Figure 4-17: Doing an odometer test Figure 4-18: Odometer Test passed on left, failed on the right • Odometer Calibration - This option actually calibrates the odometer (Figure 4-19). Choose a set distance from the screen, or select Custom. Then press Start and move the system that exact distance, using a measuring tape or other known distance indicator.
Tools Figure 4-19: Odometer Calibration – select a distance and then press Start Upon completion, it displays the screen in Figure 4-20 (left image). You can either accept the new value by pressing Accept, or revert back to the previous value by pressing Reject. If the new value is significantly out of range, the test will fail Figure 4-20 (right image).
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Tools Figure 4-21: GPS Test The basic position and time information is displayed on the screen. On the screen, the Fix Type notes if there are any corrections being applied, such as DGPS. Pressing Strings will display the raw data strings that are outputted by the GPS (Figure 4-22) as they scroll down the screen.
GPR Concepts 5 GPR Concepts 5.1 Theory Ground penetrating radar (GPR) technology uses radio waves to image objects in the subsurface. The subsurface may consist of soil, rock, asphalt and other materials. GPR systems emit high frequency radio wave pulses and detect the echoes that return from objects within the subsurface.
ℎ − For the LMX100, velocity is indicated by the Soil Calibration Value, known as Soil Cal. Once the Soil Cal values are set, the measured depths will be determined accurately (Section 6.2.4)
GPR Concepts Material Soil Cal Dry Soil Dry Rock Soil Wet Rock Concrete Pavement Wet Soil Water 5.5 Air Waves Some hyperbolas are caused by air wave reflections from objects above ground, such as posts, fences, overhead wires, and trees. The following image displays how air wave reflections affect data: An important part of understanding the data image is learning to recognize these unwanted "air"...
Data Collection 6 Data Collection GPR data is collected along a straight line, and allows the operator to view it as a cross-section image. The operator can locate a feature and easily back-up and mark the location of that object on the ground. The operator can identify the alignment of subsurface features, check for linearity and acquire accurate depth measurements.
Data Collection If Auto-Hide Buttons is set to ON (Section 4.1.9), the menu at the bottom of the screen disappears as soon as you start collecting new data, thereby maximizing the data display area. When the user stops, backs up or presses a button on the keypad the menu reappears. Position Axis Depth...
Data Collection 6.1.2 Back-Up Indicator Data collection mode incorporates a back-up feature to enable you to accurately locate targets and mark them on the ground. After acquiring some data on the screen, pull the system backwards (Figure 6-3a). During back-up mode, there will be two indicators: •...
Once you collect some data, press Pause. You can now move the LMX100 without data scrolling on the screen. When you are ready to resume collecting data, press Resume. You will see a thick, red vertical line, corresponding to when you hit the Pause button and then restarted.
Data Collection 6.1.4 Clear Pressing the Clear button will clear all data that was collected. Continue to push the system to acquire new data. If you were in Pause mode, press Resume to continue collecting data 6.1.5 Drawing arrows Arrows can be drawn on the screen to highlight features. Touch the screen where you want the head of the arrow to appear, and then swipe away in the direction of the shaft.
Data Collection Figure 6-7: Inserting Flags 6.2 LineView Settings Pressing the LineView Settings button will change the menu at the bottom of the screen, so the user can adjust the way data is viewed on the screen (Figure 6-8). This can be useful for optimizing the appearance of different features.
Data Collection 6.2.1 Gain Since the material being scanned absorbs the GPR signal, deeper targets return weaker signals. Gain acts like an audio volume control, amplifying signals and making deeper targets appear stronger in the image. Gain values vary from 1 to 9 where 1 means a minimal amplification has been applied and 9 means that maximum amplification has been applied.
Data Collection The higher the number, the shorter the filter width, and the more “aggressive” the filter. This results in the removal of long and short flat-lying features. Pressing OFF turns the filter off completely. Figure 6-10: Showing variable filter lengths, including Filter Off 6.2.3 Zoom This button controls the horizontal and vertical scaling of the displayed GPR data.
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Data Collection Figure 6-11: Varying displayed depth Figure 6-12: Varying position, or horizontal scaling...
The options are slightly different, depending whether or not you are in backup mode. If the back-up indicator is on screen, it is presumed you have backed up the LMX100 and you’re right over the hyperbola. Move the horizontal line to the align with the top of the hyperbola by touching and dragging it.
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Data Collection Figure 6-13: Adjusting Soil Cal while in backup mode On the other hand, if you press Soil Cal while you are collecting data or have pressed Pause, you will see a red hyperbola in the middle of the screen. Drag the hyperbola such that the cross hairs are at the top of a real hyperbola from the ground (Figure 6-14).
Data Collection 6.2.5 Color Pressing this changes the color palette for the GPR Lines. There are 9 different color palette options. Pressing this button increments the color number and re-displays the image; once you reach 9 it cycles back to 1. A few sample color palettes are shown in Figure 6-15. Figure 6-15: Changing Color palettes 6.2.6 DynaT...
Data Collection Figure 6-16: DynaT settings: a) Top left shows All b) Top right set to Small targets c) Bottom left set to Medium targets d) Bottom right set to Large targets 6.3 Saving images as screenshots Pressing the Camera button will take a screenshot of whatever is on the screen, and save this as a .JPG file.
Screenshots & Mini-Reports 7 Screenshots & Mini-Reports 7.1 Capturing Screens If you would like to save an image of the current screen press the Camera button on the Display Unit. This saves the screen as a Screenshot image (.JPG), which can be viewed in any third- party viewing software.
The user can enter an email address to send the mini-report to. 7.2 Screenshot Gallery The screenshot gallery allows you to manage all screenshots saved on your LMX100. If you have at least one screenshot saved, you will be able to enter the gallery; otherwise the Screenshot Gallery button will be greyed out.
(iOS 9.0), for example, this involves going to Settings - Personal Hotspot (Figure 7-5). Ensure that the Personal Hotspot setting is turned on, and wait on this screen until the LMX100 connection has been established. Once you have received confirmation on the Display Unit, the...
Screenshots & Mini-Reports Figure 7-5: Setting Personal Hotspot on an iPhone (iOS 9.0) Note that when setting up a Personal Hotspot, you may be disconnected from any Wi-Fi networks. Vice-versa, if you have a Personal Hotspot setup, attempting to connect to a Wi-Fi network may disconnect your personal hotspot.
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Screenshots & Mini-Reports Figure 7-6: Example of a Mini-Report...
Transferring Data to a PC 8 Transferring Data to a PC Screenshots can be exported to a PC by inserting a USB drive into the USB port (Figure 8-1). USB-memory stick Figure 8-1: Insert a USB memory stick into the USB port on the Display Unit to export data. Once the USB drive is recognized, a message will appear telling you that a drive has been inserted and if you wish to export your data to it (Figure 8-2).
Transferring Data to a PC 8.1 Formatting USB Sticks There may be times when a USB stick is not recognized by the LMX100. In this case, you may need to format the USB stick. Ensure that it’s formatted as FAT/FAT32 (NTFS will not work).
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Transferring Data to a PC The System Info folder contains an APP.LOG file and a system summary diagnostic report. The APP.LOG file contains important information about system operation and may be requested by Sensors & Software to help troubleshoot any issues. The System Summary report is a PDF file, which lists system usage information, serial numbers and when system tests were done and their pass/fail status.
Troubleshooting 9 Troubleshooting The LMX100 system is designed to minimize user problems; however, all electronic devices are subject to possible failure. The following are troubleshooting hints which can be referred to if your system fails to operate. 9.1 Power Supply The most common problem that can occur while trying to run the system is insufficient power.
Troubleshooting If the Battery, Battery Cable and Display Cable are OK, the problem is either a failure of the Display Unit or the GPR sensor. These units have no user-serviceable parts so they will have to be returned to the vendor for inspection and repair. 9.3 System Overheating The GPR system is designed to operate to a maximum internal temperature of 70 C or 158...
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Troubleshooting 3. Include photos and/or videos to document the occurrence of error messages. 4. APP.LOG file – this is downloaded to your computer during data export...
Care & Maintenance 10.1 Battery Care The LMX100 uses a 9-Amp-hour, 12-Volt sealed lead acid battery. It is fused with a 10 Amp fuse to protect it from short circuit damage. The battery unit should run the LMX100 continuously for 6 hours before recharging is necessary.
Equipment that is transported and stored loosely is more susceptible to damage. All equipment should be stored in its shipping case or a storage box. Sensors & Software has optional shipping cases available for all LMX100 systems. 10.6 Upgrading Embedded Software on Display Unit From time to time, Sensors &...
Parts List & Accessories Parts List & Accessories 11.1 Spare Parts The following is a list of spare parts available for purchase, with labelled diagram below that: 122-10-2377 Cart Wheel 100-55-0023 Battery with Case 100-53-0098 Display Unit Tray 100-52-0108 Display Cable 126-77-1450 Skid Plate 126-77-2010...
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Specifications Values GPR Sensor size 630 x 410 x 230 mm (25 x 16 x 9 in) GPR Sensor weight 5 kg (11 lbs) Display Unit weight 2.83 kg (6.24 lbs) 8.0" high-visibility, sunlight-readable diagonal LCD display with touch screen Display Unit screen Adjustable backlighting...
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 epidemiology relating electromagnetic fields to health problems.
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Appendix B: GPR Emissions, Interference and Regulations Appendix B: GPR Emissions, Interference and Regulations All governments have regulations on the level of electromagnetic emissions that an electronic apparatus can emit. The objective is to assure that one apparatus or device does not interfere with any other apparatus or device in such a way as to make the other apparatus non- functional.
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Appendix B: GPR Emissions, Interference and Regulations FCC Interpretation of Operation Restrictions issued July 12, 2002 (FCC Order DA02-1658, paragraph 9) The regulations contain restrictions on the parties that are eligible to operate imaging systems (See 47 C.F.R. 5.509(b), 15.511(b), and 15.513(b)). Under the new regulations, GPRs and wall imaging systems may be used only by law enforcement, fire and emergency rescue organizations, by scientific research institutes, by commercial mining companies, and by construction companies.
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Appendix B: GPR Emissions, Interference and Regulations Federal Communications Commission 445 12 Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20554 Attn: UWB Coordination (Sensors & Software Inc. Note: The form given on the following page is a suggested format for performing the coordination.) (c) The manufacturers, or their authorized sales agents, must inform purchasers and users of their systems of the requirement to undertake detailed coordination of operational areas with the FCC prior to the equipment being operated.
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Appendix B: GPR Emissions, Interference and 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-NG250 EQUIPMENT NOMENCLATURE: NG250 Send the information to: Frequency Coordination Branch., OET Federal Communications Commission 445 12...
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Appendix B: GPR Emissions, Interference and Regulations B-2 ETSI Regulations for the EC (European Community) In the European Community (EC), GPR instruments must conform to ETSI (European Technical Standards Institute) standard EN 302 066-1 v1.2.1. Details on individual country requirements for licensing are coordinated with this standard.
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Appendix B: GPR Emissions, Interference and Regulations B-3a Industry Canada Regulations - English Industry Canada published it regulations for ground penetrating radar (GPR) on Mar 29 2009 as part of the RSS-220 titled 'Devices Using Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Technology'. Industry Canada has made a unique exception for GPR by not requiring user licensing. The user does have to comply with the following directives: This Ground Penetrating Radar Device shall be operated only when in contact with or within 1 m of the ground.
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Appendix B: GPR Emissions, Interference and Regulations B-3b Règlement d'Industrie Canada - Français Industrie Canada a publié des règlements pour les appareils géoradar (GPR) le 29 mars 2009, dans le cadre du RSS-220 intitulé "Dispositifs utilisant la bande ultra-large (UWB)". Industrie Canada a faite une exception unique pour GPR en n'exigeant pas de licence par utilisateur.
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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 functioning or to function in a faulty manner. Based on independent testing house measurements, Sensors & Software Inc. systems comply with such regulations in Canada, USA, European Community and most other jurisdictions.
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 blasting caps and unexploded ordnance (UXO). Experience with blasting caps indicates that the power of Sensors &...
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Appendix E: Wi-Fi Module Appendix E: Wi-Fi Module FCC Notice: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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