GSSI UtilityScan DF Quick Start Manual

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Quick Start Guide

A Fast Check List For Field Operation

Section 1: Getting Started.................................................................................................................................... 2

Keyboard Capability ............................................................................................................................................... 2

ToughBook Information ....................................................................................................................................... 3

Standard Icons ......................................................................................................................................................... 4

Display Channel (Frequency) Icons .................................................................................................................. 4

Powering and Booting Up ................................................................................................................................... 5

Powering Down ....................................................................................................................................................... 7

Section 2: Playback Only, New Project, and Last Project Modes ............................................................ 8

Playback Only Mode .............................................................................................................................................. 8

New Project Mode and Last Project Mode ................................................................................................. 20

Collecting Data ..................................................................................................................................................... 32

Appendix A: Cart and Antenna Assembly Instructions............................................................................ 35

Appendix B: Battery Charger Information .................................................................................................... 42

Appendix C: Dielectrics of Common Materials (Soil Conditions) ......................................................... 43

Appendix D: Examples of Some Common Objects ................................................................................... 44

Appendix E: Glossary of Terms ......................................................................................................................... 49

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UtilityScan Quick Start Guide A Fast Check List For Field Operation Section 1: Getting Started............................ 2 Keyboard Capability ............................... 2 ToughBook Information ............................3 Standard Icons ................................. 4 Display Channel (Frequency) Icons ........................4 Powering and Booting Up ........................... 5 Powering Down ...............................
Page 2 OR NOT DEFECTIVE. Before returning any equipment to GSSI, a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number must be obtained. Please call the GSSI Customer Service Manager who will assign an RMA number. Be sure to have the serial number of the unit available Regulatory Information www.geophysical.com/regulatoryinformation.htm,...
Page 3 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF UtilityScan Control Unit (ToughBook H2) 2.0 m Control Cable 4 Wheel Cart Foam Insert and Dual Frequency Antenna with battery inside the Capsule Copyright © 2012 Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
Page 4: Section 1: Getting Started
Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF Section 1: Getting Started Keyboard Capability The Panasonic CF-H2 ToughBook is designed to be used as a touch screen. You may use your fingers to tap on an icon or menu option, or you may use the attached stylus pen.
Page 5: Toughbook Information
Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF ToughBook Information • The lights under the battery (1 and 2) indicate how much power is left in each battery. The lights will be green, yellow and red. • A battery may be replaced while the system is on. The system will run off of one battery while the other one is being replaced.
Page 6: Standard Icons
Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF Standard Icons There are icons that will perform the same function throughout the system. They are as follows: • Change values up or down, or highlight menu options or files. • Accept the value. •...
Page 7: Powering And Booting Up
This green light will illuminate when communication is re-established. After a few seconds, when the system boot up is complete, the UtilityScan DF Start Screen is displayed. Tap either: • A1 Icon or press the A1 button to start.
Page 8 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF Select (by tapping) one of three Modes: • Playback Only: To playback data previously collected and saved. • New Project: To configure and collect data for a new project. • Last Project: Collect data using the same configuration as the last project.
Page 9: Powering Down
Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF Powering Down It is essential that these steps are followed in order when powering down the system. Failure to do so may result in boot-up issues*. Tap on System Options. Tap on System Shutdown. Tap either: •...
Page 10: Section 2: Playback Only, New Project, And Last Project Modes
Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF Section 2: Playback Only, New Project, and Last Project Modes Playback Only Mode The Playback Only mode allows you to view and edit data previously collected and saved. After selecting Playback Only, select which file you would like to review: Tap on the arrows to highlight a file.
Page 11 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF A Status screen located at the lower left corner of the screen. They indicate: • GPS Status. • Disk Space Used (storage space). • Battery Power remaining for the antenna. • Battery Power remaining for the ToughBook.
Page 12 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF High, Low, Blend, and Active Frequency Symbols High Frequency Low Frequency Blend Active Display Copyright © 2012 Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
Page 14 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF Main Menu Options (Right Pane of the Screen) Scan Process Icon • Scan • Dielectric Constant: Enter the Dielectric of the soil (See Appendix C for more Dielectric information). • Soil Type: Determine the soil conditions. This will change the Dielectric Value.
Page 15 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF • Filters (See Appendix E for more information) • Stacking: To reduce random or high frequency noise in your data. • Background Removal: Remove horizontal banding in your data. • Noise Indicator • On: Display approximately the depth where data becomes too weak.
Page 16 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF Output Options Icon • Display: • Color Table: Select a color scheme. • Color Xform: Select how to distribute the color scheme throughout the scale (bar is negative to positive). • Dual Channel • Split: both channels to be displayed separately.
Page 17 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF • Manage Files: • Data Path: Change the Data Path where you would like the data to be written or opened from. • Copy to USB Device: Copies the data from the Data Path to the USB device.
Page 18 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF System Options Icon • System Shut Down • Exit: Close Application and Return to Start Screen. • Power Off: Close Application and Shut Down the System (power off) . • Return to Application: Discard Shutdown Request and Return to Setup Screen.
Page 19 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF Sub Menu Options (Bottom Pane of the Screen) • Preview File/Stop: Preview file. This will toggle between Preview File and Stop. • Reset Gain: Reset the display gain for optimal viewing. • Select File: Select another file to playback.
Page 20 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF Playback File(s) Options Depending upon the type of display you selected in the previous screen, the data will display in the same mode (High, Low, or Blend) Displayed at the top of the screen: •...
Page 21 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF • Stop Playback: Return to the Main Playback Screen. • Set Depth: Indicate a known depth in your data. This will update the dielectric value accordingly. Place the stylist pen on the screen. Move the pen around and place the horizontal line on the known depth.
Page 22: New Project Mode And Last Project Mode
Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF New Project Mode and Last Project Mode • New Project Mode will allow you to configure the system as desired for a new project or continue with an old project. • Last Project Mode will bypass the Folder selection screen and continue with the last project with all its settings from the last project.
Page 23 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF Once you have selected a folder, the following screen is displayed or you selected Last Project Mode: The Screen is divided into three sections: Data View (O-Scope), Main Menu located at the right pane of the screen, and the Sub-Menu located at the bottom of the screen Copyright ©...
Page 25 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF Main Menu Options (Right Pane of the Screen) Scan Process Icon • Scan • Depth Range: Enter the depth penetration. • Dielectric Constant: Enter the Dielectric of the soil (See Appendix C for more Dielectric information).
Page 26 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF • Gain Settings • Gain Mode • Auto allows the system to configure the Gain. • Manual allows the user to configure the Gain. • Number of Points (Only if Gain Mode is set to Manual) •...
Page 27 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF • Filters (See Appendix E for more information) • Stacking: To reduce random or high frequency noise in your data. • Background Removal: Remove horizontal banding in your data. • Noise Indicator • On: Display approximately the depth where data becomes too weak.
Page 28 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF • Maintenance • Calibrate SW: Select this option to calibrate the survey wheel. Enter Calibration Distance. Position Antenna on Start Mark. Tap on Start. Move Antenna to End Mark. Tap on Accept. • Configure GPS: Select this option to configure this system with your GPS.
Page 29 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF Output Options Icon • Display: • Color Table: Select a color scheme. • Color XForm: Select how to distribute the color scheme throughout the scale (bar is negative to positive). • Dual Channel • Split: Both channels to be displayed separately.
Page 30 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF • Manage Files: • Data Path: Change the Data Path where you would like the data to be written or opened from. • Copy to USB Device: Copies the data from the Data Path to the USB device.
Page 31 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF System Options Icon • System Shut Down • Exit: Close Application and Return to Start Screen. • Power Off: Close Application and Shut Down the System (power off). • Return to Application: Discard Shutdown Request and Return to Setup Screen.
Page 32 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF Sub Menu Options (Bottom Pane of the Screen) • Stop/Preview Scan: This will turn the antenna off and on. This will toggle between Off and On. • Reset Gain: Reset the display gain for optimal viewing.
Page 33 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF Start Scan Options Depending upon the type of display you selected in the previous screen, the data will display in the same mode (High, Low, Split or Blend). Displayed at the top of the screen: •...
Page 34: Collecting Data
Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF Collecting Data • If you plan to save the data you collect, note the file name located at the top left of the screen. • Begin collecting data by moving the cart forward. Data gets collected only when the cart is moving forward.
Page 35 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF Set Depth and Focus Data This will allow you to enter a known depth or migrate the data to re-establish a dielectric value. Note that two icons at the bottom have changed when the backup cursor is displayed on the screen (when the cart was pushed backward.
Page 36 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF Blend Mode Display Example Split Mode Display Example High Frequency Display Example Low Frequency Display Example Copyright © 2012 Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
Page 37: Appendix A: Cart And Antenna Assembly Instructions
Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF Appendix A: Cart and Antenna Assembly Instructions Unpack your system. • ToughBook H2 and Power Adapter • 2.0 m Communcation Cable • Power Cable, Battery and Charger • Foam Insert • DF Antenna • 4 Wheel Cart with Capsule •...
Page 38 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF Assemble the handle to the cart as shown below. Attach the CPU Mounting Bracket and the Cable Guide to the handle. Insert the DF Antenna into the capsule. NOTE THE POSITION and THE DIRECTION of the antenna in the Capsule.
Page 39 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF Guide the 2.0 m Communication Cable and the Survey Wheel cable through the foam as shown, using the slots of the foam as guides. Attach the cables to the DF antenna as shown. NOTE the service loop of the cables to reduce the tension on the cables.
Page 40 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF Guide the Green Communication Cable through the cable guide, through the hole at the top of the handle and connect it to the ToughBook. Copyright © 2012 Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
Page 41 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF Connect the battery cable and insert the Antenna Battery to the battery mount on the antenna. Place the cover of the capsule, starting in the back as shown. Make certain there is service loop with the cables so that there is no tension with the cables as the capsule moves up and down during data collection.
Page 42 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF Depending on site conditions and to increase the life of the capsule, you should adjust the height of the capsule by using a strap. Place a ¼ inch piece of plywood under the capsule. Loosen the straps so that the capsule sits on the plywood, then re-tighten the straps.
Page 43 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF Though the wheels and the capsule come attached to the cart, you may need to unattach and re-attach them. To detach or attach wheels to cart frame. Line up the flat side of the “D” shaped axle rod with the corresponding flat part of the “D”...
Page 44: Appendix B: Battery Charger Information
Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF Appendix B: Battery Charger Information There are two battery chargers included in your system. • Charger for the Antenna batteries. • Charger for the ToughBook batteries. The cables for each are color coordinated so that cables are used with its corresponding charger.
Page 45: Appendix C: Dielectrics Of Common Materials (Soil Conditions)
Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF Appendix C: Dielectrics of Common Materials (Soil Conditions) Material Dielectric Constant Material Dielectric Constant Wet Granite Snow Firn Travertine Dry Loamy/Clayey Soils Wet Limestone Dry Clay Wet Basalt Dry Sands Tills Wet Concrete 12.5 Coal...
Page 46: Appendix D: Examples Of Some Common Objects
Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF Appendix D: Examples of Some Common Objects These examples are presented for informational use only. The images that you see on your own site conditions may vary. Example 1 This piece of data shows a bank of conduits feeding into an industrial building. Note the dipping edge of a trench cut to the upper left of the conduits.
Page 47 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF Example 2 This image shows a drain line coming out of a restroom. Also note the mesh at the top of the screen. Copyright © 2012 Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
Page 48 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF Example 3 This image shows data collected across a driveway, and locating a conduit from the telephone pole to an industrial building. Copyright © 2012 Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
Page 49 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF Example 4 This image shows data collected along a driveway next to a business. This shows a concrete culvert with a cable running through it. Copyright © 2012 Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
Page 50 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF Example 5 This image shows a gas line and communication cables (Fiber Optic) going across a driveway Copyright © 2012 Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
Page 51: Appendix E: Glossary Of Terms
Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF Appendix E: Glossary of Terms Dielectric: A value assigned to materials and is used to calculate the velocity of RADAR in that material. RADAR will travel at different speeds depending upon the material and/or soil condition. RADAR travels fastest in air (dielectric = 1) and slowest in water (dielectric = 81).
Page 52 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF Stacking: This filter will remove unwanted noise that looks like fuzziness in your data. By selecting a value of 3, 5, 9, or 15, the process with take each scan and replace that scan with the average values of the surrounding scans. Be aware that too much stacking can filter out real targets.
Page 53 Quick Start Guide UtilityScan DF Gain: Adding or subtracting Gain from data will amplify or lower the image of the RADAR signals. It is advised that you use the lowest gain that will show targets. Gain too low Correct Gain Gain too high Copyright ©...
Page 54 The following pages are additional documents included in the GSSI Manual CD that ships with each product.
Page 55 FCC Notice (for U.S. Customers): This device complies with part 15, class F of the FCC Rules: Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device many not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, Including interference that may cause undesired operation Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 56 For U.S. Customers Ground Penetrating Radar Coordination Notice And Equipment Registration Note: This form is only for Domestic United States users. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires that all users of GPR who purchased antennas after July 15 , 2002 register their equipment and areas of operation.
Page 57 Model #) Receipt Date Of Equipment: Fax this form to the FCC at: 202-418-1944 Mail to: Frequency Coordination Branch, OET Federal Communications Commission 445 12 Street, SW Washington, D.C. 20554 ATTN: UWB Coordination Do not send this information to GSSI.
Page 58 Canadian Requirements for RSS-220 Canadian Requirements of RSS-220 for Ground Antennas This Ground Penetrating Radar Device shall be operated only when in contact with or within 1 m of the ground. This Ground Penetrating Radar Device shall be operated only by law enforcement agencies, scientific research institutes, commercial mining companies, construction companies, and emergency rescue or firefighting organizations.
Page 59 Declaration of CE Conformance Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. hereby confirms that the following named products have been tested and meet the requirements of the European standards as indicated: Models: 3101A, 5106A, 5100B, 5101, 52600, 62000,MINISIR, MINIHR, LL3P, 41000SA, 42000S, 50400S, 50270S, D50300/800 Description: Ground Penetrating Radar Antennas European Standards: ETSI EN 301 489-32 V1.1.1 (2005-09), ETSI EN 301 489-V1.6.1 (2005-09),...

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