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Veris P4000 Operating Instructions Manual

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Section 2
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Section 3
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Section 4
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Section 5
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Operating Instructions
P4000 DW-EC-Force Probe
Table of Contents
Warranty & Safety
System Overview P4000
System Overview Electronics
Model Year 2018 and newer Electronic additions
Procedure # 1 Establishing Bluetooth Connectivity
Software Installation Guide
Field Operations – Electronics
Probe Platform Installation—skid units
Platform Operation
DW-EC-Force Probe Operation
Soil Coring
Soil Anchoring System
Probe Removal and Tractor Installation
Maintenance and Lubrication
Probe Removal
Instrument Removal
Troubleshooting
Specifications
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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions P4000 DW-EC-Force Probe Table of Contents Section 1 Warranty & Safety Section 2 System Overview P4000 System Overview Electronics 2-10 Model Year 2018 and newer Electronic additions 2-11 Procedure # 1 Establishing Bluetooth Connectivity Section 3 Software Installation Guide Section 4 Field Operations –...

  • Page 2: Warranty

    Warranty Veris Technologies warrants this product to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of delivery to the purchaser. Veris Technologies will repair or replace any product returned to Salina, Kansas, which appears upon inspection to be defective in materials or workmanship.
  • Page 3 Important! Read the following SAFETY PROCEDURES before operating the Veris P4000 • Probing into buried electrical, gas, sewer, communication and other utilities can cause death, serious injury, and significant property loss. Utilize ‘call before you dig’ services. • Pinch point hazard: to prevent injury, stand clear when raising or lowering any part of the Veris P4000.
  • Page 4 VERIS P4000 Probe Platform System Overview Before you begin using your P4000, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the basic components and controls Pre-operation checks: 1) Engine oil Level – refer to Honda GX 670 engine manual 2) Hydraulic fluid -- fluid level should be at or near upper black line on sight gauge of hydraulic reservoir.
  • Page 5 Hydraulic Controls All system monitoring and probe control functions are contained on the console mounted to the right of the probe, referred to as the “foot”. (Figures 3,4) a) Voltage meter – monitors battery voltage b) Side shift control – allows lateral movement of probe for multiple insertions at a given location.
  • Page 6 Electronics System diagram Figure 7...
  • Page 7 On/Off Turns power to Optic Power OpticMapper Delivers Controller power to LEDs On/Off and receives the force signal input Figure 8 Power Depth 3A Fuse Trigger Indicator Stringpot cable Connects to EC Sets starting Indicates when connects here connection depth point on power to the to track probe coming from...
  • Page 8 Cable that includes force, EC and optical connections Optical sensor Electrical Conductivity (EC) contacts Figures 10 & 11 Garmin GPS Garmin external GPS # 21221 Note: for model years 2018 and newer this is not supplied as there is an internal GPS source on the V.Sense Controller Figure 12 Power cable...
  • Page 9 String Pot #SC160 String Pot Cable Connects stringpot to instrument Figure 14 USB-Serial Converter OM Reference block Used to simulate light and dark readings for optical sensor Optical testload connects to Optical port on instrument to simulate optical readings to test instrument Figure 15 EC testload...
  • Page 10 Model Year 2018 and newer Electronic additions 2018 and newer model years use a V.Sense controller in place of the EC OM Controller. This offers similar functionality; however there is the addition of a Bluetooth connection, and internal GPS. The controller will default to use the internal GPS signal; however if an external GPS signal is provided via the GPS input connector then the external signal takes priority.
  • Page 11 Procedure # 1 Establishing Bluetooth Connectivity The V.Sense controller is equipped with a class 1 Bluetooth ® connectivity, capable of communicating at distances of 150 feet, and eliminating the need for a physical connection to the PC. Follow the directions below to establish this connection. Click the Bluetooth icon in the lower right hand corner of the task menu Figure 17.1...
  • Page 12 Enter the passcode 1234, then select Next Figure 17.4 V.Sense controller will show Connected and be ready for use Figure 17.5 2-12...

  • Page 13: Software Installation And Setup

    Software Installation Note: For computers outside the United States of America, please make the following change to the computer’s regional settings before installing the Veris Spectrophotometer Software. Step 1: Open control panel and double click on Regional and Language Options Step 2: Click on Customize, the following screen will appear.
  • Page 14 Only install software in the default directory.. Figure 2 Figure 3...
  • Page 15 Click next to install software Figure 4 Figure 5 Click finish to exit installer Figure 6...
  • Page 16 Veris SoilViewer will now install drivers necessary to operate the included USB- Serial Converter (part #41377). If you do not want to use the included converter than press cancel here, otherwise click Next. Figure 7...
  • Page 17 Section 4 Field Operation - Electronics The DW Force EC probe software will acquire a red reflectance, IR reflectance, EC, and force measurement for every 2cm the probe is inserted. Before opening software, turn on power to the OpticMapper EC Surveyor Controller and connect via serial cable to the PC.
  • Page 18 Figure 2 Figure 3 Depth will be -1 Figure 4 Figure 5 until trigger is pressed. Place the probe tip at the desired starting point (typically set the EC tip in the top 2” of soil so the tip is covered in the soil; be consistent in starting point in order to make accurate comparisons across multiple insertions), check to ensure the GPS signal is...
  • Page 19 Figure 7 Figure 8 Data is collected and averaged every 2cm. Once a 2cm interval is reached the data light will flash and the data is written to the output file. After reaching the desired depth pull the probe out and the trigger will automatically reset, and logging will stop. The trigger will need to be initialized, and log button pressed again to start sampling at another location.

  • Page 20: Field Operation

    Field Operation Installation: P4000-S (skid-mount) The P4000-S is designed to be installed in ¾ ton – 1 ton pickups. Due to the wide range of bed and frame dimensions on the market, there are no mounting holes in lower frame flange.
  • Page 21 Figure 1 Figure 2A & B Start out with ¼” pilot hole for drilling up through bed, then enlarge to ½” or larger from on top 5) Using the “L” straps as templates, you can drill the hole through the bottom side of the skid frame rail.
  • Page 22 Field Operation Probe Platform Start engine and allow to warm a minute or two before cycling – a few minutes if during cold weather. Extend to full rear position Fold into upright position (figure 5) Lower foot to soil Raise probe (figure 6) Install Probe or core sampling components Figure 5...
  • Page 23 Field Operation DW-EC-Force Probe Check Electrical Signal Continuity and Isolation, and Optical Reflectance Signal It is recommended that you routinely check the EC signal to verify that all functions are working properly. It is advisable to perform this test on a routine basis (weekly or every 20-25 hours of data collection) to ensure you are obtaining reliable data.
  • Page 24 Figure 9 Speed Probe speed is not recommended over 30mm/sec, for optimal data resolution. This is adjustable via the probe speed flow control on the side of the control panel. (Figure 9 above) A maximum probe speed of 50mm/sec should not be exceeded or else data could be missing from the output file.
  • Page 25 Field Operations Soil Coring Once you have competed probing, remove DW-EC-Force probe as outlined in Section - Install drive coupler to rotating head by means of drive retainer (Figure 10) - Install PETG liner onto cutting shoe and thread into sampling tube (Figure 11) - Install sampling tube into drive coupler and push into soil.
  • Page 26 Figure 11 Use slow and steady insertion speed and minimal rotation to push core sampler into the soil. A brief rotation at bottom of stroke will snap off the core in tight clay, giving you a fuller core as you retract. (Figure 12) Excessive rotation may affect the condition of your cores.
  • Page 27 Remove sampler tube and remove cutting shoe from sampling tube by tapping and rotating, or by use of wrench (provided). (Figure 13) Cap the lower end of core with black vinyl cap, and the top with red. (Figures 14-15) Figure 13...
  • Page 28 Field Operations Optional Anchoring System In some field conditions it may be necessary to drive soil anchors into the soil to obtain adequate depth with probe or core sampler. If this is the case, you will need PN 40209 Anchoring Package. Installation and Removal Retract probe until is in the most forward position.
  • Page 29 1. Extend platform out to full extension 2. Attached chain binders on each side of probe 3. Slip anchor plates over anchors and bind down each side (figure 18) Figure 18 Anchoring will limit your side travel somewhat, but you should still be able to take multiple cores with the anchors installed.
  • Page 30 Field Operations P4000T Removal and Tractor installation The P4000 is designed to work equally well on a tractor, or as a skid mount unit. Removing probe from skid – Install three point stabilizer stands into probe and temporarily lock in mid position with ¾”...
  • Page 31 Figure 21 Fold and Extend hoses Disconnect wiring Installing on Tractor – All bushings and pins are provided for Category I and II three-point hitches. Connect lower links – make sure you include the stabilizer link bushings(Figure Connect top link Raise three point to desired height and level with top link Install lower stabilizer mount on drawbar and tighten 5/8”...
  • Page 32 Figure 22 5-13...

  • Page 33: Maintenance And Lubrication

    Maintenance and Lubrication Proper maintenance and lubrication of the Veris P4000G will allow you to collect high quality EC and force, and greatly extend the useful life of the unit. Veris Technologies strongly suggests that you follow the following guidelines: MAINTENANCE: Storage of DW -- EC –...
  • Page 34 Instrument EC Signal Testing – The Veris OpticMapper Instrument is shipped with an Instrument Test Load that will enable you to quickly check the instrument to ensure that the EC circuit is functioning properly. To perform this test, do the following: 1) Disconnect the signal cable from the EC Signal connection on the OpticMapper.
  • Page 35 Probe EC Signal Testing – The DW-- EC – Force probe is shipped with an EC dipole tester (Part No. 29689) that will enable you to quickly check the probe and instrument to ensure the EC is functioning correctly. To perform this test, do the following: 1) Press one bolt of the dipole tester to the side of the probe tip and the other to the center brass dipole.
  • Page 36 3) Switch on the OpticMapper and view display on the DW-EC-Force Software. 4) The display should show: Red: 833 +/-10 289+/-10 5) If the readings vary significantly contact Veris service department. 6) Once the test is complete, remove the test load and reinstall the optical power cable. OM Signal Test Load...
  • Page 37 OM System Check -- The OM System check ensures the optical sensor and controller are functioning properly. By using the light and dark reference block the range of the sensor can be determined. For proper operation the range from the dark to light side for the red and IR readings must be at least 100.
  • Page 38 Make sure the window is clean and in good condition. Place the dark side of the reference block under the window, and click continue. The following message will appear. Figure 9...
  • Page 39 Turn the reference block over to the light side and place under the window, and click continue. Either of the following messages will appear: Figure 10a and 10b Wearplate removal and installation Step 1: With the probe out of the ground remove the wear-plate using a 3/32 hex wench. Step 2: Insert new O-ring into new shank wear-plate Step 3:...
  • Page 40 EC Point Replacement Procedure Step 1: With the probe out of the ground remove the back wearplate wear-plate using a 3/32 hex wench and disconnect the two wires from EC point. Figure 13 Step 2: Using two wrenches unscrew the EC point from the optical housing. Figure 14...
  • Page 41 Step 3: Screw on the new EC tip and connect the two wires to the board connector Figure 15 Step 4: Use a bead of silicon around the outside mating edges of the back wearplate to seal against moisture penetration and attach back wearplate with 4 3/32 hex screws. Apply silicon around mating surfaces of the back wearplate and...
  • Page 42 Probe Removal and installation This procedure is needed when removing the probe for bench top use, road transport, or for soil coring. Disconnect the Optical Power, EC, and Depth cables to the OpticMapper Instrument. Mounting Pin Cables Figure 17 Firmly grasp probe, and remove the mounting pin holding the probe on the platform. 6-10...

  • Page 43: Instrument Removal And Installation

    Instrument Removal and Installation When the OpticMapper instrument needs to be removed for storage, repair, or bench top use follow these instructions. First disconnect all wires connected to the OpticMapper instrument. The instrument is secured with four ¼”-20 nuts. Using a 7/16 wrench remove all four nuts holding OpticMapper Instrument to the mounting plate.

  • Page 44: Section 7 Troubleshooting

    Section 7 Troubleshooting Data missing from display reading – 1. Dipole tip must be in contact with soil to record data points 2. Check electrical continuity 3. Check input voltage, 12 v minimum required for controller No GPS data is coming in during acquisition 1.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting GPS If GPS fails to come in it could be for a variety of reasons. If using the provided Garmin GPS make sure, 12V is getting to the GPS and the GPS serial cable is connected to the GPS input of the OpticMapper. Then following troubleshooting tree to isolate the problem.
  • Page 46 Section 8 Specifications Max ambient temperature to operate system: 50 degrees C Max OpticMapper Controller temperature: 85 degrees C Max force sensor capacity: 22361 kPa or 3245 PSI Max probe insertion speed: 50mm/s WARNING: Damage to force sensor may occur if this specification is exceeded...