KTS-Electronic GPA 1000 User Manual

KTS-Electronic GPA 1000 User Manual

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GPA 1000
User's Manual KTS – 3 D
KTS-Electronic
Germany

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  • Page 1 Ground Penetrating Analyzer GPA 1000 User’s Manual KTS – 3 D KTS-Electronic Germany...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of content 1 General guidelines ................4 Preface ....................... 4 Important details ..................4 Scope of delivery ..................4 2 Hardware operation ................. 6 Assembly ....................6 Front ......................7 Starting the electronic ................8 3 Program start ................... 9 Software-reinstalling (with reinstalling of Windows) ......
  • Page 3 Display alternatives ................22 6.2.1 Figures proportional or quadratic .............. 22 6.2.2 Figures data absolutely or relatively ............22 Accumulator and charger ..............22 7 System requirements and license agreements ......23 System requirements ................23 License agreements ................23 Utilization regulations ................
  • Page 4: General Guidelines

     For the operation or loading please only use the components enclosed or released by KTS. 1.3 Scope of delivery Hardware:  GPA 1000 electronic unit with Bluetooth® incl. installed lithium-ion accu  universal probe 45 cm (17.72")  super probe 60 cm (23.62") ...
  • Page 5 45 cm (17.72") Ø search coil (waterproof) with carbon telescope pole, grab handle 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 GPA 1000...
  • Page 6: Hardware Operation

    The universal or super probe can be attached to the holder now. Afterwards the sensor cable must be connected. Your device is now ready for use. Fig.: 4-part demountable universal probe Fig.: Telescope bar Fig.: Telescope bar - disassembled KTS-Electronic GPA 1000...
  • Page 7: Front

    Shows battery voltage (BAT) or current value sensor (SENSOR or ECO).  CALIBRATION Shows calibration value.  Bluetooth-connection is ready, if green LED flashes and bound if LED lights up constantly Fig.: front of electronic unit (GPA 1000) KTS-Electronic GPA 1000...
  • Page 8: Starting The Electronic

    Then turn to the position SENSOR or ECO to read the sensor or calibration data on the screen. The sensor data should always lie between 1-4, the calibration approx. 2.5 (before the calibration automatically is set it could temporarily show other values). Fig.: Complete electronics unit with PC KTS-Electronic GPA 1000...
  • Page 9: Program Start

    After booting the PC and double-click on the KTS-3D icon start the KTS software. GPA 1000 will be automatically connected to the computer (be sure that GPA 1000 is turned on before you start KTS 3D-Software). Should this not be the case, please see 3.2.
  • Page 10 You will recognize this if the LED lights up permanently. GPA 1000 is now operational. For further usage you only should notice that Bluetooth is active and the GPA 1000 device is turned on (above proceedings must not be repeated).
  • Page 11: The Search Process

    Search with the super probe is complex because the magnetic direction of the probe needs to be adjusted. Beforehand it is absolutely necessary to choose the search direction in such a way that values between 1-4 are displayed. KTS-Electronic GPA 1000...
  • Page 12: Live Mode

    The track length can be selected variably (during the search after large objects or excavations longer track lengths can be chosen). For the search after small items shorter track lengths are recommended. KTS-Electronic GPA 1000...
  • Page 13: Preadjustment

    4.4.3 End of measurement After the last track has ended, you are going to be questioned if you want to store the measurements. With the O.K.-button the measurement is stored internally on a place intended for it. KTS-Electronic GPA 1000...
  • Page 14: Transfer Of Measurement Data

    Areas to be measured should not have electric fields (like high voltage cables or ground wires), strong mineralising or wet grounds because they influence the measuring. The dryer the soil, the more precise are the results. KTS-Electronic GPA 1000...
  • Page 15 4.5.1 Searches with rectification If you have chosen the search in rectification, you should come back to the starting point after completion of each track and press the start button (for the measurements of the second track). KTS-Electronic GPA 1000...
  • Page 16: Searches In Counter Direction

    For a precise measurement you should hold the search speed in a stable manner while you are walking the tracks. This way objects can be detected at the same spot during counter direction. For exact measurements track lengths between 5 to 10 Meters are advantageous. KTS-Electronic GPA 1000...
  • Page 17: Program Operations

     Peak switches between absolute and relative ad  Norm resets main-ad into basic setting  Prop switches between proportional and quadratic representation  Zoom the two buttons [+] and [-] steer the enlargement KTS-Electronic GPA 1000...
  • Page 18: Display Range

    The options menu entry opens a new window for the adjustment of program options. The description of the various possibilities takes place there. 5.2.4 Info menu Only one single point appears in the info menu. It delivers information about the present version. KTS-Electronic GPA 1000...
  • Page 19: Options Window

    With the path adjustment the index is defined for the data storage. A selection dialogue appears after the [search] button is activated. 5.3.2 Colors and coordinates Here you can choose colors for the coordinate-ad, graphic cursor and the background. A color-selection dialogue appears after activity of the corresponding buttons. KTS-Electronic GPA 1000...
  • Page 20: Languages

    100. The measurement begins after activating the [Start] button. With the [Cancel] button program termination is possible anytime. Furthermore, one can switch between consensual and contrasensual movement. The measurement can be released either manual or time-controlled. An appropriate hint occurs. KTS-Electronic GPA 1000...
  • Page 21: Display During Data Recording

    6.1.2 Display after completion of data recording The picture shown above appears from the before shown two-dimensional representation. KTS-Electronic GPA 1000...
  • Page 22: Display Alternatives

    After each loading procedure the lead for the battery charger should be removed. In addition, we deliver an inverter module which enables the loading in the car. KTS-Electronic GPA 1000...
  • Page 23: System Requirements And License Agreements

    7.2 License agreements The program KTS 3D as well as the entire accompanied electronic or printed documentation is subject to the copyright of KTS-Electronic Co. If parts of the present license regulations should show alterations or expansions opposite the license regulations for former program versions they will come into force from the beginning of the day of entry.
  • Page 24: Warranty

    8.2 Legal note Before you start searching please note that the monument protection as well as other legal standards are relevant. KTS-ELECTRONIC assumes no responsibility for possible legal violations. In case of doubts we recommend a comprehensive consultation with an attorney or national monument offices.
  • Page 25: Contact

    Office hours: Mondays– Thursdays: 9:00 am to 16:30 pm Fridays: 9:00 am to 16:00 pm Copyright: KTS-Electronic, Mörfelden-Walldorf, Germany, 2010 A duplication or usage of visual and textual content of this publication is not allowed without explicit consent. KTS-Electronic GPA 1000...

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