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GPR4 Concrete Scanner – User Manual
Earth Science Systems, LLC
Copyright © 2019 ESS, LLC. All rights reserved.
GPR4 Concrete Scanner
User Manual
D-000002-000021
February 29, 2019
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  • Page 1 GPR4 Concrete Scanner – User Manual D-000002-000021 Earth Science Systems, LLC February 29, 2019 GPR4 Concrete Scanner User Manual Copyright © 2019 ESS, LLC. All rights reserved. Page 1 of 28...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Log File ........................23 Emissions ........................23 6.4.1 Health and Safety ....................23 Limited Warranty ......................24 Batteries ........................24 Technical Support .......................25 Specifications ......................26 Data File Format ......................27 6.10 License Agreement .....................28 Copyright © 2019 ESS, LLC. All rights reserved. Page 2 of 28...
  • Page 3: Fcc Class A Compliance And Usage Limitations

    FCC Office of Engineering and Technology, which shall coordinate this information with the Federal Government through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The information provided by the UWB operator shall include the name, address and other Copyright © 2019 ESS, LLC. All rights reserved. Page 3 of 28...
  • Page 4 §2.405(a) through (e) of this chapter, is followed by the UWB equipment user. Copyright © 2019 ESS, LLC. All rights reserved. Page 4 of 28...
  • Page 5: Ic Compliance And Usage Limitations

    établissements de recherche scientifique, des sociétés minières commerciales, des entreprises de construction, et des organismes d’intervention d’urgence ou de lutte contre les incendies. Copyright © 2019 ESS, LLC. All rights reserved. Page 5 of 28...
  • Page 6 : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. Copyright © 2019 ESS, LLC. All rights reserved. Page 6 of 28...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Figure 1: Concrete Scanner. The system consists of the following components. 1. A hard shell shipping container with custom foam inserts for the system components. Copyright © 2019 ESS, LLC. All rights reserved. Page 7 of 28...
  • Page 8: Operation

    Figure 2. Concrete Scanner as stored in its shipping container. 4.1 Hardware Assembly During normal storage and transportation, the Concrete Scanner is packed in its shipping case. Proceed as follows to assemble the unit for surveying. Copyright © 2019 ESS, LLC. All rights reserved. Page 8 of 28...
  • Page 9 Finally, mount the tablet holder to the wide handle and then mount the tablet. d. For the in-hand arrangement, attached the hand strap to the tablet. Copyright © 2019 ESS, LLC. All rights reserved. Page 9 of 28...
  • Page 10 GPR4 Concrete Scanner – User Manual D-000002-000021 Earth Science Systems, LLC February 29, 2019 Figure 3. Different tablet locations can be used for different survey types. Copyright © 2019 ESS, LLC. All rights reserved. Page 10 of 28...
  • Page 11: Conduct A Single Line Survey

    A single line surveys is a quick method that is usually used to find where a small number of subsurface conduits intersects the survey line. To conduct a survey, proceed as follows. Copyright © 2019 ESS, LLC. All rights reserved. Page 11 of 28...
  • Page 12 Documentation. Each tab has its own toolbar with functions dedicated to that view. 6. The GPR4 Record tab has standard A-scan and B-scan plots that are customary for most GPR systems. The plot parameters can be changed by pressing the Plot parameters button (see Figure 5).
  • Page 13 (Centimeters, Inches, Meters, Feet, Seconds). h. Distance range Select the horizontal range of the B-scan in distance units (10, 20, 50, 100, 200). Figure 5. The plot configuration dialog. Copyright © 2019 ESS, LLC. All rights reserved. Page 13 of 28...
  • Page 14 D-000002-000021 Earth Science Systems, LLC February 29, 2019 The GPR4 Record tab also has buttons for saving the B-scan image and generating a short report . The image can be saved as a PNG, BMP, or JPG file. The report will be saved as a PDF file, and will contain the survey metadata and the B-scan image.
  • Page 15: Conduct A 3D Survey

    5. The acquisition program has several views that can be selected by clicking on the appropriate tab on the top of the screen: Survey Grid, GPR4 Record, and optionally Documentation. Each tab has its own toolbar with functions dedicated to that view.
  • Page 16 D-000002-000021 Earth Science Systems, LLC February 29, 2019 6. The GPR4 Record tab has standard A-scan and B-scan plots that are customary for most GPR systems. The plot parameters can be changed by pressing the Plot parameters button (see Figure 5). For most users, the default settings will be sufficient.
  • Page 17 Saving the configuration The New, Open, Save, and Delete buttons can be used to save/recall the dialog settings to/from a named configuration. This is useful when conducting a series of jobs with a similar layout. Copyright © 2019 ESS, LLC. All rights reserved. Page 17 of 28...
  • Page 18 To type into dialog field, click on the field to place the cursor, then press icon on the taskbar to bring up the keyboard. Copyright © 2019 ESS, LLC. All rights reserved. Page 18 of 28...
  • Page 19 If no further surveys are to be conducted, power down the sensor and odometer. Disassemble the survey cart and return all components to the shipping case. Copyright © 2019 ESS, LLC. All rights reserved. Page 19 of 28...
  • Page 20: Replaying Data

    February 29, 2019 4.4 Replaying Data The ESS Concrete Scanner allows replaying data so that plots can be re-examined and new reports can be generated. To replay data, follow the instructions below. 1. Insure that the scanner unit and odometer are switched off.
  • Page 21: System Care, And Cleaning

    Subsequently they cannot detect objects deeper than about two feet. Lower frequency radar waves (i.e. 750 MHz) are able to penetrate more deeply (to about four feet) but do not provide as much detail in the subsurface images. Copyright © 2019 ESS, LLC. All rights reserved. Page 21 of 28...
  • Page 22: Appendix

    The thumb drive that was distributed with the system will be needed. 1. The tablet computer must use the Windows 10 operating system. The following tablet computers are approved. a. Microsoft Surface Pro 4 b. Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Copyright © 2019 ESS, LLC. All rights reserved. Page 22 of 28...
  • Page 23: Log File

    Bluetooth adapter (if present). The electromagnetic radiation from ESS GPR radar sensors is many times less than that from cellular telephones. ESS GPR systems can be operated anywhere cellular telephones are permitted. The health and safety hazards posed by ESS GPR systems are less than those posed by cellular telephones.
  • Page 24: Limited Warranty

    ESS or its dealers, distributors, agents, or employees, assume the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair or correction. ESS 's obligation is limited to repairing or replacing parts or equipment which are returned to ESS, transportation and insurance pre-paid, without alteration or further damage, and which in ESS 's judgment, were defective or became defective during normal use.
  • Page 25: Technical Support

    For assistance call 303-800-2000 Figure A2. Shipping label for container with batteries. 6.7 Technical Support Technical support is provided by ESS between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM MST at 303-800-2000. Copyright © 2019 ESS, LLC. All rights reserved.
  • Page 26: Specifications

    Rechargeable LiFePO4 battery provides 5-6 hours of use. Includes second battery for all day use. • Shipping case contains chargers for two batteries and the tablet computer • 3D imaging and mapping software Copyright © 2019 ESS, LLC. All rights reserved. Page 26 of 28...
  • Page 27: Data File Format

    The JobInformation dataset contains information about the jobsite. There is a folder for each data server (e.g., gpr4, odometer, irTemperature, pavementDensity, etc.) on each node (e.g., the logger or the probe), and each folder contains configuration information and data.
  • Page 28: License Agreement

    Notable bundled projects include: Python, Qt, VTK [BSD], and HDF5. Python modules include (Pyside, Chaco [BSD], Mayavi [BSD], Matplotlib [BSD], Numpy [BSD], and Scypi [BSD]). Copyright © 2019 ESS, LLC. All rights reserved. Page 28 of 28...

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