Before you begin Thank you for your interest in Radiodetection’s RD1500 Ground Penetrating Radar system. Please read this user manual in its entirety before attempting to use the RD1500. Radiodetection products, including this manual, are under continuous development. The information contained within is accurate at time of publication; however the RD1500, this manual and all its contents are subject to change.
2.1 About this manual This manual provides utility locating and other professionals with comprehensive operating instructions for the RD1500™ system. Before operating the RD1500 system it is very important that you read this manual, noting all safety warnings and procedures.
Appendix F: Import/Export 2.4 Safety Read this manual in its entirety before attempting to operate the RD1500. Note all safety notices in the preface and throughout this manual Follow your company and national safety procedures and or requirements when operating this equipment in any environment or workplace.
Section 5.4 Swipe Down menu. The RD1500 is a complete Ground Penetrating Radar system, offering two modes for acquiring data: Line Scan and Grid Scan. Once the unit is assembled and powered-up, you can start conducting a GPR survey in less than a minute.
Section 4 - Assembly 4.1 Out of the box You will find the following components in your RD1500 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 facing the operator.
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GPS Cable GPS Mount GPS – If you have purchased the Topcon GPS from Radiodetection, this can be screwed onto the threads at the top of the GPS mount. Connect one end of the GPS cable to the GPS receiver, and the other end to the serial port on the back of the Display Unit. This single cable powers the GPS and receives data from it.
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Getting Started Figure 5-2: Main Screen for RD1500 Figure 5-3: Main Screen for RD1500 Enhanced The differences between the two configurations are described in Section 3. Everything remains the same in the on-board software, except for in the Enhanced system, where the main screen will allow you to organize data into projects.
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White = Not connected NOTE: RD1500 CANNOT connect to Public Hotspots, such as those in restaurants, hotels and airports, that require a web-based login and acceptance of Terms & Conditions. It also CANNOT connect to unsecured networks (networks that do not require a password).
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Tools & Setup o Setup Email – Saves your Gmail account (email and password) to the RD1500, thereby enabling you to email mini reports from the job site. Before selecting this option: 1. You must be connected to WiFi – a wireless network listed must be green.
Press File Management to enter this sub-menu. From here, the user can view screenshots, export data and delete all data. If you have the regular RD1500, you will see the image in Figure 6-6a. If you have the RD1500 Enhanced system, you will see the image in Figure 6-6b.
ℎ − For the RD1500, 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 8.6.6)
Line Scan mode can be used to identify the alignment of subsurface features, check for linearity and acquire accurate depth measurements. If you have the RD1500 Enhanced, ensure you are in the appropriate project before entering this mode.
The details of the MapView button are explained in Section 11. Figure 8-2: Line Scan mode, showing a line that was previously collected (a) RD1500 on left, (b) RD1500 Enhanced on right. The RD1500 has the MapView option on this screen.
Figure 8-3: Line Scan acquisition mode, showing collected data and axis labels 8.3 DynaQ™ The RD1500 uses DynaQ, an advanced patented technology that adjusts data quality as the system movement speed varies. In most situations, moving the system at a comfortable walking speed generates data of good quality.
The screen will change to look like Figure 9-1, which will allow you to set the parameters of the grid, before data acquisition begins. Figure 9-1: Grid Scan setup, from the Enhanced system. On the standard RD1500, it will be the same, except there will not be a project number...
Calculating Resolution The size of target will determine line spacing. The RD1500 must pass over a target to detect it, so line spacing needs to be of the order of the size of the target or smaller when practical. This can be adjusted to a larger spacing for larger targets or targets that are linear.
Figure 9-3: Grid data collection screen Press Start when you are positioned at the start of the line. Push the RD1500 in a straight line towards the end of the line. The system knows the length of each line, and will automatically stop acquisition once that distance has been covered.
11.1 Accessing Map View (RD1500) You will only see Map View when you enter either a line or grid Figure 11-1: Accessing Map View from RD1500 11.2 Accessing Map View (RD1500 Enhanced) Map View can be accessed from the File Management menu or from the main screen.
Map View Figure 11-2: Accessing Map View from RD1500 Enhanced, either from the a) Main screen or b) File Management menu 11.3 Map View screen Irrespective of the system configuration, entering Map View will show an image similar to the one in Figure 11-3.
Troubleshooting Section 14 - Troubleshooting The RD1500 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. 14.1 Power Supply The most common problem that can occur while trying to run the system is insufficient power.
Troubleshooting 14.3 System Overheating The RD1500 GPR system is designed to operate to a maximum internal temperature of 70ºC or 158ºF. In situations of high ambient temperatures or long exposure to direct sun, this maximum internal temperature may be exceeded and cause the system to fail.
Settings - Personal Hotspot. Ensure that the Personal Hotspot setting is turned on, and wait on this screen until the RD1500 connection has been established. Once you have received confirmation on the Display Unit, the cell phone can resume normal use.
Section 15 - Care and Maintenance 15.1 Battery Care The RD1500 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 RD1500 continuously for 6 hours before recharging is necessary. If long days of data surveying are typical, a second battery may be useful.
15.5 Storage Cases 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. Radiodetection has optional shipping cases available for all RD1500 systems. RD1500 Operation Manual...
Before a unit is submitted for service or repair, under the terms of this warranty or otherwise, any data stored on the unit should be backed-up to avoid any risk of data loss. Radiodetection will not be responsible for loss or erasure of data storage media or accessories.
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Use of the product with accessories, peripheral equipment and other products of a type, condition and standard other than prescribed by Radiodetection. viii. Repair or attempted repair by persons who are not Radiodetection warranted and certified repair houses. Adjustments or adaptations without Radiodetection’s prior written consent, including: a.
Figure A-1: FCC limits for maximum permissible exposure (MPE) plane-wave equivalent power density mW/cm All Radiodetection Ltd GPR products are normally operated at least 1m (3’) from the user and as such are classified as “mobile” devices according to the FCC. Typical power density levels at...
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Appendix A: Health & Safety Certification is 200 to 10,000 times lower than mandated limits. As such, Radiodetection products pose no health and safety risk when operated in the normal manner of intended use.
Appendix B: GPR Emissions, Interference and Regulations Section 19 - Appendix B: GPR Emissions, Interference and Regulations Most governments have regulations on the level of electromagnetic emissions that an electronic apparatus can emit. The objective is to ensure 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 WARNING Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Certification of this equipment has been carried out using approved cables and peripheral devices. The use of non-approved or modified cables and peripheral devices constitutes a Change or Modification outlined in the warning above.
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Appendix B: GPR Emissions, Interference and Regulations Subpart F_Ultra-Wideband Operation Sec. 15.525 Coordination requirements. (a) UWB imaging systems require coordination through the FCC before the equipment may be used. The operator shall comply with any constraints on equipment usage resulting from this coordination.
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Appendix B: GPR Emissions, Interference and Regulations Effective Date Note: At 68 FR 19751, Apr. 22, 2003, Sec. 15.525 was amended by revising [[Page 925]] paragraphs (b) and (e). This amendment contains information collection and recordkeeping requirements and will not become effective until approval has been given by the Office of Management and Budget.
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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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OFCOM. (https://licensing.ofcom.org.uk). We recommend that users check with the Radio and Telecoms Licensing authority in the country of use. Radiodetection sales and support staff can help with contact details and information. For those who wish to get more detailed information, they should acquire copies of the following documents available from ETSI.
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Appendix B: GPR Emissions, Interference and Regulations B-3a Industry Canada Regulations - English Industry Canada published its 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 1m 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.
Based on independent testing house measurements, Radiodetection systems comply with such regulations in Canada, USA, European Community and most other jurisdictions. GPR devices can sense electromagnetic fields.
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 Radiodetection’s GPR products is not sufficient to trigger blasting caps. Based on a conservative independent testing house analysis, we recommend keeping the GPR transmitters at least 6 feet (2m) from blasting cap leads as a precaution.
The manufacturer warrants that the RD1500 is not dual-use.
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United States and/or other countries. Due to a policy of continued development, we reserve the right to alter or amend any published specification without notice. This document may not be copied, reproduced, transmitted, modified or used, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Radiodetection Ltd.