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- Page 1 Ground Penetrating Analyzer GPA 1000 User’s Manual GPA Visualizer, KTS 3 D KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG Germany...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Display during data recording ..............19 5.1.2 Display after completion of data recording ..........19 Display alternatives ................20 5.2.1 Proportional or square display ..............20 5.2.2 Data presentation - absolute or relative ............ 20 KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG – GPA 1000... - Page 3 System requirements ................25 License agreements ................25 Utilization regulations ................25 Liability exclusions ................. 25 Warranty ......................26 After expiration date ................26 Care ......................26 Legal note ....................27 Contact ....................... 27 KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG – GPA 1000...
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Page 4: General Guidelines
Congratulations on purchasing one of the most advanced high performance detectors: the GPA 1000 V16. The newly developed GPA 1000 V16 impresses with a new design and an easy handling with just one single ON-/OFF-Button and a display that shows all necessary information instantly. - Page 5 Cylindrical coil (waterproof) 5cm Ø, 20 cm (7.87”) in length, incl. 10 m (32 ft.) cable Service: English, German, French or Spanish user's manual 2 years manufacturer's warranty for the entire scope of delivery (incl. hardware and software) KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG - GPA 1000...
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Page 6: Hardware Operation
Subsequently the sensor cable must be connected to the electronic unit. Now your device is ready for use. Super probe with disassembled telescope bar Please do not overwind the screw thread Fig.: universal probe KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG - GPA 1000... -
Page 7: Electronic Unit
Electronic Unit The newly developed GPA 1000 V16 impresses with a new design and an easy handling. Sensor value Calibration value Bat: battery charge condition (graphically and in percent) The calibration is conducted by a microprocessor and carried out automatically on every soil. -
Page 8: Start Of Electronic
2.3 Start of electronic The Bluetooth®-connection allows a fast and save transfer of measured data from GPA 1000 V16 to the tablet computer – in contrast to other devices, which record data via parallel interface. Through the On-/Off-button the current battery charge condition can also be controlled (graphically and in percent). -
Page 9: Start Of Program
Boot up the PC and double-click on the KTS-3D icon, then start the KTS software. GPA 1000 V16 automatically is connected to the computer (be sure that GPA 1000 V16 is activated before you start KTS 3D-Software). Should this not be the case, we point to page 23, item 6.7. - Page 10 (also by turnarounds or bypassing of obstacles) an interruption of measurement through “Stop” button is appropriate. Press the “Start” button again to continue the search. Otherwise wrong values could be indicated while change in direction. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG - GPA 1000...
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Page 11: Preadjustment Kts 3 D
3.2 Preadjustment KTS 3 D With the "new" button on the display the setting window is opened and the computer requires the input of track number, track length, values per track and measurement speed, etc. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG - GPA 1000... -
Page 12: Start-Button
3.2.3 Transfer of measurement data The provided USB-stick can also be used for the transfer of measurement data; you are able to transmit to other PCs and call up all informations for further processings. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG - GPA 1000... -
Page 13: Presentation
The dryer the soil, the more precise the results. Split the area you want to measure into even tracks. You may choose between 2 methods: 3.3.1 Search in one direction KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG - GPA 1000... -
Page 14: Search In Counter Direction
For precise measurements the walking speed should be constant while pacing the tracks. Hereby objects can be detected at the same spot during counter direction. For exact measurements track lengths between 5 to 10 meters (16 to 32 ft.) are expedient. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG - GPA 1000... -
Page 15: Program Operations
[+] and [-] 4.1.2 Display range The display shows a 3-dimensional, colored presentation of the measured values. The presentation can be rotated by moving the mouse while the left mouse button is pressed simultaneously. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG - GPA 1000... -
Page 16: Menu Bar
4.3 Options window The options window is divided into four categories. 4.3.1 Paths With the path modulation the index is defined for data storage. A selection dialogue appears after the [search] button is pressed. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG - GPA 1000... -
Page 17: Colors And Coordinates
Here colors for the coordinate display, graphic cursor and background can be selected. After the appropriate corresponding buttons have been activated, a color- selection dialogue shows up. 4.3.3 Languages For operation the program can completely be switched to languages shown below. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG - GPA 1000... -
Page 18: Serial Interface
Prior to data acquisition various settings are needed. In conjunction with the track values track length determines distance between single measurements.(see step width/settings window KTS 3D). The values per track are limited to a maximum of 100. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG - GPA 1000... -
Page 19: Display During Data Recording
5.1.2 Display after completion of data recording Illustration results from under 5.1.1 pictured two-dimensional representation. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG - GPA 1000... -
Page 20: Display Alternatives
Verify, that the indicated value is between 2 to 3. Should this not be the case, change the search direction slightly so that above value is displayed. The further search process is decribed under 6.3. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG - GPA 1000... -
Page 21: Search With The Super Probe
To mark relevant sectors, it is reasonable to scan large areas in the live mode at first so that afterwards controlling in 3D is more precise. If the live mode stops unexpectedly, press “start” button again and continue with the search. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG - GPA 1000... -
Page 22: Search Mode
After each charging the connecting cable for the battery charger should be removed. A voltage transformer enables charging in the car. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG - GPA 1000... -
Page 23: Driver-Reinstalling (Only By Reinstalling)
Note: In case you want to connect another laptop (with Bluetooth®-connection) to the GPA 1000 unit or if you have to reinstal Windows please copy the entire data content from the provided USB stick to the hard disc. Additional software is not necessary. - Page 24 “OK”. Restart the software and the device will automatically be connected to the computer. The LED lights up permanently and GPA 1000 V16 is operational. For additional application see that Bluetooth® is active and GPA 1000 V16 is operational (above proceedings must not be repeated).
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Page 25: System Requirements And License Agreements
7.2 License agreements The KTS 3D program as well as the entire accompanied electronic or printed documentation is subject to the copyright of KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG. Should parts of the present license regulations feature alterations or expansions in comparison to former program versions, they will also apply to prior versions. -
Page 26: Warranty
In this case repairing and shipment will be charged. 8.2 Care Your GPA 1000 V16 requires little maintenance, yet there are a few points, which should be taken into account, in order to ensure optimum operational readiness.. Avoid extreme temperatures, as this may damage electronic components. Protect the electronic housing with a plastic bag in case it is exposed to rain, fog or dust. -
Page 27: Legal Note
8.3 Legal note Before you start searching please note that monument protection regulations as well as other legal standards are relevant. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG assumes no responsibility for possible legal violations. In case of doubts we recommend a comprehensive consultation with an attorney or national monument offices.