Güralp FORTIS Quick Start Manual

Güralp FORTIS Quick Start Manual

Strong motion accelerometer

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FORTIS
STRONG MOTION ACCELEROMETER
QUICK-START GUIDE

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  • Page 1 FORTIS STRONG MOTION ACCELEROMETER QUICK-START GUIDE...
  • Page 2 Deployment Log Serial number: Date deployed Date recovered Location Comments...
  • Page 3 Included in Fortis accessory pack Setting the Gain The Fortis has user-selectable gain that can be switched remotely (via a Güralp Minimus digitiser) or locally via a rotary switch on the base of the instrument. Remove the cover screw using a large, flat- bladed screwdriver.
  • Page 4 Minimus) should appear in the main window. If the instrument does not appear, check your Ethernet connection and press the Scan locally button. To configure the gain of the Fortis, right-click on the Minimus in Discovery’s main window and select...
  • Page 5 Secure the instrument using a nut. Do not over-tighten! Connect a sensor cable between the Fortis and the digitiser, then power up the digitiser. If you are using a Minimus, you can now view real-time waveforms from the Fortis using Güralp Scream! or...
  • Page 6 Temporary Installations The Fortis is ideal for monitoring vibrations at field sites. Dig a shallow pit, make a smooth base, level the sensor and then cover with a box or bucket, bringing the cable out from under the bottom. The pit can be covered and back-filled with soil, sand, or polystyrene beads.
  • Page 7 Notes...
  • Page 8 Notes Güralp Systems Limited +44 118 981 9056 MSH-FOR-0001 Issue F Midas House +44 118 981 9943 Calleva Park sales@guralp.com Aldermaston Reading RG7 8EA United Kingdom www.guralp.com...

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