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GK-604
Inclinometer Readout
User's Manual
No part of this instruction manual may be reproduced, by any means, without the written consent of Geokon, Inc.
The information contained herein is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Geokon, Inc. assumes no responsibility
for errors, omissions or misinterpretation. The information herein is subject to change without notification.
Copyright © 2012 by Geokon, Inc.
(Doc Rev Initial, 1/2012)
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Summary of Contents for Geokon GK-604
- Page 1 User’s Manual No part of this instruction manual may be reproduced, by any means, without the written consent of Geokon, Inc. The information contained herein is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Geokon, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions or misinterpretation. The information herein is subject to change without notification.
- Page 3 The buyer's sole remedy for any breach of this agreement by Geokon, Inc. or any breach of any warranty by Geokon, Inc. shall not exceed the purchase price paid by the purchaser to Geokon, Inc.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents : 1. Introduction ....................1 1.1 Features ............................1 1.2 Before using the GK‐604 Readout software ................2 2. Operation ....................3 2.1 Establishing contact with the remote..................3 2.2 Using the GK‐604 Readout Software ..................5 2.3 Exiting the Program........................8 3. Configuring Holes, Probes, and Projects............ 9 3.1 Hole Configuration ........................9 3.2 Probe Configuration........................10 3.3 Project Configuration ........................ 10 3.4 Compass Probe.......................... 11 4. Files, Folders, Transferring Data, Software Updates.........12 4.1 File Transfer..........................12 4.2 Updating Firmware ........................ - Page 6 Table of Figures: Figure 1 ‐ Remote Module (mounted in reel) and Archer Field PC ............1 Figure 2 ‐ Main screen ..........................5 Figure 3 ‐ Connection Error ........................5 Figure 4 ‐ System Menu.......................... 5 Figure 5 ‐ Probe Connected........................6 Figure 6 ‐ Readings Menu........................6 Figure 7 ‐ Live Readings Screen ......................6 Figure 8 ‐ Save data confirm........................7 Figure 9 ‐ Auto‐increment save ......................7 Figure 10 ‐ File Save As Screen ....................... 7 Figure 11 ‐ Hole Configuration ....................... 9 Figure 12‐ Hole Configuration File Selection ..................9 Figure 13 ‐ Probe Configuration ......................10 Figure 14 ‐ Project Configuration ......................10 Figure 15 ‐ Compass Probe Confirm .....................11 Figure 16 ‐ Compass Probe selected ....................11 Figure 17 ‐ Live Compass Readings.......................11...
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Page 7: Introduction
Archer Field PC running the GK-604 Inclinometer Readout software the GK-604 remote module which is directly connected to the inclinometer probe and is housed in a weather proof enclosure ... -
Page 8: Before Using The Gk-604 Readout Software
1.2 Before using the GK-604 Readout software The readout software runs as an application under Windows Mobile 5 or 6 operating system installed on an Archer Field PC. Please familiarize yourself with the Field PC (see the included CD Reference Manual) and ... -
Page 9: Operation
“Turn on Bluetooth” is checked. Click on the “Devices” tab. If it shows a “Geokon” device (name will start with “GK” and contain the remote’s serial number), go to the next step. - Page 10 Bluetooth Devices screen. Click on the COM Ports tab. If the “Geokon” device is already assigned to a COM Port, the partnership process is finished. If not, select “New Outgoing Port” and select an available COM port (COM5 is the default).
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Page 11: Using The Gk-604 Readout Software
2.2 Using the GK-604 Readout Software The readout software can be launched by tapping the Start button and selecting it from the drop down list or clicking on Programs and then clicking the icon. After launch the main (opening) screen is displayed (see figure 2): ... -
Page 12: Figure 5 - Probe Connected
A successful connection is reflected in the Main Screen status as in figure 5. At this point readings can be taken by clicking “Readings→Live Readings” (see figure 6). After an initial connection, subsequent connections should happen automatically provided the remote is powered on before launching the GK-604 Inclinometer Readout application. Figure 5 ‐ Probe Connected ... -
Page 13: Figure 8 - Save Data Confirm
When done taking readings, press Done. You will be given the option to save the reading to a file (see figure 8). Even if you select No, the readings are not lost and you can choose to save later using the “Readings→Save to File”... -
Page 14: Exiting The Program
This can be a problem as it leaves the Bluetooth connection active (eventually the remote will time out and shut off). This option retains any readings that haven’t been saved to a file (simply re-activate the GK-604 program and pick up where you left off). -
Page 15: Configuring Holes, Probes, And Projects
3. Configuring Holes, Probes, and Projects Parameters such as English/metric units, initial level of hole, and gage factors can be adjusted to meet user’s needs and the specifications of the probe. The software currently supports 2 different probe types, up to 12 different probe configurations and as many hole configurations as the Field PC can store in memory. -
Page 16: Probe Configuration
3.2 Probe Configuration Select System→Probe Configuration and the screen depicted in figure 13 will be displayed: - Probe Number Use the drop-down list to select 1 of 12 probes - Edit probe name Use the on-screen keyboard to enter a friendly name - A and B Channel Gage Factors Using the on-screen keyboard, enter appropriate... -
Page 17: Compass Probe
Screen will reflect that a Compass Probe has been selected (see figure 16). The software is designed to work only with the Geokon 6005-3 Spiral Indicator Probe. Only one channel (A) is read and displayed on the Live Readings screen (see figure 17). -
Page 18: Files, Folders, Transferring Data, Software Updates
\My Documents\ GK604_RFW .S19 (for remote unit) Installation File GK604_Setup .CAB (for the GK-604 (root folder) readout software) Table 1 – Folder paths and File Names 4.1 File Transfer In general, the only files that will have to be transferred are the GTilt data files, although archiving the others on a “master”... -
Page 19: Updating Firmware
Confirm that you want to install the new program and follow any on-screen instructions. After the installation is complete you should be able to simply launch the GK-604 software from the start menu.