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- Page 1 Manual for the ArborSonic3D acoustic tomograph 2019.
- Page 2 ArborSonic 3D User's Manual January 2, 2019...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents ................................2 Introduction ..................................3 Manufacturer information .............................. 3 Principle of operation ............................... 3 Hardware – System parts ..............................4 Hardware – Setup ................................5 Hardware – Handling the Piezo Sensors ........................6 Maintenance ..................................6 Fixing .................................... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Welcome as a new ArborSonic 3D owner. ArborSonic 3D is designed to detect hidden holes and decay in trees by non-destructive acoustic testing. Manufacturer information ArborSonic3D is manufactured by: Company: Fakopp Enterprise Bt. EU tax number: HU22207573 Address: Fenyo 26. -
Page 5: Hardware - System Parts
Hardware – System parts Piezo Sensors Amplifier Boxes (black) Battery Box (gray) containing the Bluetooth transmitter Link Cables Caliper (optional) Sensor Remover Tape measure Steel and rubber hammers Case... -
Page 6: Hardware - Setup
Hardware – Setup • Drive the Sensors into the trunk, perpendicular to the direction of the growth in a counter-clockwise order as seen above. • Connect the Sensors to the Amplifier boxes. • Connect the Amplifiers in a line. The bottom connector goes to the side connector of the next box. -
Page 7: Hardware - Handling The Piezo Sensors
Hardware – Handling the Piezo Sensors Maintenance • Always keep the nails, sensor head and the hammer clean, because dirt influences the coupling and time reading. • The numbers on the sensors are just decoration, you can change them freely, however the numbers on the amplifier boxes are important. -
Page 8: Hardware - Amplifier Boxes
Hardware – Amplifier boxes • When building up, first fix the sensors, then the amplifier boxes and finally the link cables • Make sure to apply correct connector orientation when connecting the link cables. Don't force them. • Amplifier numbering is essential. Don’t cross the cables because it will mess up the whole measurement. -
Page 9: Hardware - Bluetooth And Serial Connection
Remember the number of the installed COM port. (You can check the Device Manager for the used COM ports before and after installing the ArborSonic3D device as well, to see which the new COM ports are belonging to the ArborSonic3D.) •... -
Page 10: Selecting Com Port
Selecting COM port • The second step is to select the correct COM port in the software. This applies regardless of using the device over Bluetooth or Serial-USB cable. Connect the battery box and turn it • Start the software, click to go to the Application Options and choose the Reader Device tab. - Page 11 • Other possibility is to use the Port Diagnostics on the same panel (on the Reader device tab of the Application Options). Click to this button. o It opens SerialPort diagnostics window. program automatically looks for the used COM ports. (It can take a few minutes.) o Generate data by tapping the connected sensors.
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Page 12: Software - Basics
Software – Basics • The latest version of the software can be downloaded at http://www.fakopp.com. • The software can be installed to any PC with Windows 7 or higher. • The software includes the following: Selecting parameters of the tree (species, ...) -
Page 13: Software - Application Settings
ArborSonic 3D device. The button Start starts an automatic detection which can be used if a new device should be installed. The process is different according to the operation system and the used computer. ArborSonic3D device should connected and a signal is needed. •... -
Page 14: Software - Tree Properties
• Auto filter limit is the difference limit in time which if reached results the measured time row to be filtered out. The default setting is 20. • Min. good row count is the number of required good time measurements from each sensor. The default setting is 3. - Page 15 a quick list which contains maximum 20 of the recently used species. To select a species which is not in this list, click the button. A new window pops up where you can navigate in the taxonomical list of tree species. This list contains above 3000 species.
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Page 16: Software - Sensor Geometry - Basics
Software – Sensor Geometry – Basics • The software can handle measurements at several (different) heights. These are the so- called Layers. The sensors can be placed at one Layer at a time and need to be moved between the Layers after collecting the Time Data. Please disconnect the cables when moving between Layers, otherwise the connectors may be damaged. -
Page 17: Software - Sensor Geometry - Circular, Elliptical, Rectangular And Irregular
• PD is a parameter required for all three schemes. It is the penetration depth of the nail tip from the bark surface. It is not a very critical parameter, especially in case of large trees. But it is important in case of smaller trees. •... -
Page 18: Elliptical
Elliptical • Use this scheme if the trunk is elliptical. • Place sensor no. 1 at the end of the larger diameter and use it as a support to hold the tape around the trunk. • Measure the circumference with the tape and type it in parameter C. •... -
Page 19: Irregular
Irregular • Use this scheme if the trunk shape is irregular. • Place the sensors around the trunk in counter-clockwise order. • Make sure that the sensors are in one plane. The tape measure can be used for this. • After placing the sensors use the caliper to measure distances between sensor pairs. -
Page 20: Software - Time Data
Software – Time Data • Time data are the shock-wave travel-times measured by ArborSonic 3D between the sensors in microseconds. • After placing the sensors register-ing geometry, tab. connection already configured Battery Box is turned on, message appears which shows that the connection was opened successfully. -
Page 21: Software - Tomograms - Single-Layer Mode
• The standard deviation of the average of the times measured between each sensor pair is shown after the signs. The standard deviations can be displayed in microseconds or in relative values. If the relative error is above 5%, then the corresponding cell is shown as red and it is advised to check the table, remove rows far from the average or simply collect some more data for the affected sensors. -
Page 22: Software - Tomograms - Multi-Layer Mode
• mode the tomogram is represented as a 3-dimensional surface. • The Cracks mode tries to estimate crack depths which start from the surface. The estimated crack depth between each sensor is displayed in the list. However, this tool does not detect internal cracks. -
Page 23: Software - Biomechanics
Software – Biomechanics • The Biomechanics page allows you to evaluate the Safety Factor of the tree trunk using the obtained cross-sectional tomograms at the specified wind load. • The process gives an estimate for the trunk safety. Please note that only the tomograms at the measurement Layers used, therefore... - Page 24 • The next parameter is the tilt angle which can also be taken from the photo. 90 degrees mean a completely vertical trunk. • Tilt direction is not taken from the photo and always needs to be provided manually. The value is the relative degree to east 0 degree means tilting toward east.
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Page 25: Software - Image Container
is appropriate for the use you put it to, and you understand that is only one part of what is needed to assess the health of trees and similar green assets. Please understand that the System is just one tool to be used, along with your experience and training in assessing these living organisms, that the System cannot be relied upon as the sole source of evaluations, and that all hardware and software is subject to failure or misuse. -
Page 26: Software - Generating Reports
Software – Generating reports • The built-in report generator makes creating reports for customers quick and easy. • Go to the Report page, select a report template and the list of images you wish to include in the report and that’s is. By clicking the Generate report… button, the report will be created in .docx format which is ready to be further edited or it can be printed immediately. -
Page 27: Testing And Troubleshooting
Testing and troubleshooting This chapter describes how to test your equipment. Please read this chapter carefully if you did not use your device for more than 3 months and you are planning to go to the field. The most common troubles, errors and misuses are also described with the most probable solutions. -
Page 28: Most Common Troubles And Solutions
Most common troubles and solutions Trouble Solution Battery Box is not turning on. Check the battery, charge or replace it with a new and/or charged one. Switch on and off the unit several times. (It is recommended to turn off the battery after each measurement and turn it on only for the duration of the measurement.) There is no signal from one... - Page 29 Time row with 28 or 29 if the the problem change of Amplifier Box is necessary, tree’s diameter is above 30 cm. please contact your dealer of FAKOPP company. If the sensors are too close to each other (less than 3 cm) it can be realistic.
- Page 30 3.2) If there was a problem with a sensor you may replace the BNC connection on the end. It helps in most of the cases. Otherwise please contact Fakopp company or our dealer in your area.
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Page 31: Advice And Safety Regulations
Advice and safety regulations Be aware, the sensors' tips are pointed. Clean the device after measurement. Sterilize the sensors if there is a risk of infection. Check the batteries before going to the field. Do not break the cables, sensors, boxes, any part of the device. Take care of your fingers, toes,…... -
Page 32: Maintenance
Maintenance Keep the device in a dry place in room temperature. If you have to clean it, please use a lightly wet towel. If resin got to the sensors you can clean them with benzine. Take care of the handling of the chemical.