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USERS MANUAL
GEOTECH PVT
DIRECT PUSH PIEZOMETER
for pore pressure measuring
Ingenjörsfirman Geotech AB
Datavägen 53
SE-436 32 ASKIM (Göteborg)
Sweden
Ph: +46 - 31 28 99 20
Fax:+46 -31 68 16 39
E-mail: info@geotech.se
www.geotech.eu
Published date: 2015-11-11
GEOTECH PVT DIRECT PUSH PIEZOMETER Manual
2015-11-11
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- Page 1 DIRECT PUSH PIEZOMETER for pore pressure measuring Ingenjörsfirman Geotech AB Datavägen 53 SE-436 32 ASKIM (Göteborg) Sweden Ph: +46 - 31 28 99 20 Fax:+46 -31 68 16 39 E-mail: info@geotech.se www.geotech.eu Published date: 2015-11-11 GEOTECH PVT DIRECT PUSH PIEZOMETER Manual 2015-11-11...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Change of design and content. 2015-09-15 Revised information on Lithium Metal Battery 2015-10-26 Editorial changes. Added items to Trouble Shooting. 2015-11-09 New handheld computer. Added items to 2.4; added Fig. 7 2015-11-11 Changes in “Preparations” GEOTECH PVT DIRECT PUSH PIEZOMETER Manual 2015-11-11... -
Page 5: General Information
General Information General Information Foreword This manual contains important information for the proper use and safe operation of the GEOTECH PVT DIRECT PUSH PIEZOMETERS. Read the manual carefully before you start operating the system. Also read the maintenance instructions before performing any maintenance work. The warranty from Ingenjörsfirman Geotech AB is valid only if the instructions in this manual are followed. -
Page 6: Product Information
Product Information General Description The GEOTECH PVT DIRECT PUSH PIEZOMETER is very accurate and cost efficient precision gauge. It can be used for permanent installation or pulled up for recalibration and reuse. The piezometer has a ceramic pressure sensor, which is very stable over time, making it the perfect choice for long-time pro- jects and permanent installations. -
Page 7: Direct Push Piezometer Without Memory
Have the similar functionality with you own standard computer – just install the PVTLog software and connect the USB/crocodile clip interface (read-out kit for PC). GEOTECH PVT DIRECT PUSH PIEZOMETER Manual 2015-11-11... -
Page 8: Read-Out Kit For Pc
Fig. 5 – The rugged read-out kit comprises a hand-held computer with mPVT software, interface with crocodile clip wires and a barometer. All packed in a sturdy transport case. Computer and barometer models are subject to change without notice. GEOTECH PVT DIRECT PUSH PIEZOMETER Manual 2015-11-11... -
Page 9: Remote Read-Out Solutions
When used together with the Geotech PVT piezometer, you can use the equipment for setting logging intervals and collecting stored log files. Data is stored on a format that facilitates further processing in MS Excel and similar programs. -
Page 10: Additional Product Information
Please refer to separate documents for description of additional and special equipment. Intended use The system is designed for geotechnical and hydrological monitoring, and may only be used for this pur- pose. All other use is prohibited. GEOTECH PVT DIRECT PUSH PIEZOMETER Manual 2015-11-11... -
Page 11: System Components Overview
E.g. different range, cable type or cable length. Please refer to separate documents for detailed information. Note that some of the information in this manual might not be appli- cable for these items. GEOTECH PVT DIRECT PUSH PIEZOMETER Manual 2015-11-11... - Page 12 Medium for delivery may be changed without notice. Included PVT Interface USB USB/crocodile clip inter- in 19656 face. above Connect the interface to the USB outlet of your comput- er and the crocodile clips to the piezometer. GEOTECH PVT DIRECT PUSH PIEZOMETER Manual 2015-11-11...
- Page 13 36 mm CPT rods. On re- Release adapter PVT, for Release adapter for per- quest other rod type manent installation of the piezometer using other type of rod. Please revert with requirements! GEOTECH PVT DIRECT PUSH PIEZOMETER Manual 2015-11-11...
- Page 14 Transport case for 1 m rods and pipes. Dimensions: 113 x 27 x 22 cm. Weight 19.3 The GEOTECH PVT product family is being continuously developed and improved. We therefore reserve the right to changes of the information above. GEOTECH PVT DIRECT PUSH PIEZOMETER Manual...
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Page 15: Preparations
Do not use the equipment together with galvanized rod /pipes. A chemical reaction may occur with the stainless steel of the piezometer body, resulting in generation of gas and unreliable measurements. GEOTECH PVT DIRECT PUSH PIEZOMETER Manual 2015-11-11... -
Page 16: Using A Release Adapter
Pull the cable inside the rod string if rod diameter should be larger than 32 mm in order to avoid damages to the cable. GEOTECH PVT DIRECT PUSH PIEZOMETER Manual 2015-11-11... -
Page 17: Pre-Drilling
Protect the cable from tangling and from high pull forces. Make sure that no sharp edges damage the cable. A damaged cable could make the piezometer unusable. GEOTECH PVT DIRECT PUSH PIEZOMETER Manual 2015-11-11... -
Page 18: Cutting The Cable
When sending a piezometer with memory by air, the package must have a warning label and safe- ty information. Please refer to appended transport instructions and rules issued by your forward- er. Never send damaged batteries by air. GEOTECH PVT DIRECT PUSH PIEZOMETER Manual 2015-11-11... -
Page 19: Authorized Workshops
Has the saturated piezometer The sensor membrane has been dam- been exposed to tempera- aged. The water inside the de-aired tures below 3 piezometer expands at it starts freez- ing. GEOTECH PVT DIRECT PUSH PIEZOMETER Manual 2015-11-11... -
Page 20: Appendix
When sending by air, the package must have a warning label and safety information. Before sending the equipment, please check applicable rules with your forwarder. Never send damaged lithium batteries with air freight. GEOTECH PVT DIRECT PUSH PIEZOMETER Manual 2015-11-11... -
Page 21: Notes
Notes Notes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GEOTECH PVT DIRECT PUSH PIEZOMETER Manual 2015-11-11... - Page 22 2015 Ingenjörsfirman Geotech AB Datavägen 53 • 436 32 Askim • SWEDEN Phone +4631289920 • Fax +4631681639 www.geotech.eu • info@geotech.se GEOTECH PVT DIRECT PUSH PIEZOMETER Manual 2015-11-11...