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Sensorik & Systemtechnologie GmbH
15526 Bad Saarow
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SBL10
SENSYS
+49 33631 59 650
info@sensys.de
Rabenfelde 5
www.sensys.de
GERMANY

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  • Page 1 Manual SBL10 SENSYS +49 33631 59 650 Sensorik & Systemtechnologie GmbH info@sensys.de Rabenfelde 5 www.sensys.de 15526 Bad Saarow GERMANY...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    6.5.1 Object Sizes 6.5.2 Position of the Object 6.5.3 Estimating the depth using the Half-Width Method Use as a Compass Data Acquisition via PDA +49 33631 59 650 Manual 2 / 69 info@sensys.de SBL10 w w w .sensys.de Version 1.27...
  • Page 3 Start and Setup of Software Configuration of GPS connection Projects 7.4.1 Project Settings Field Measurements Borehole Survey 7.6.1 Borehole Fields 7.6.2 Preparing the SBL10 7.6.3 Measurement of Boreholes Line Measurements Referencing 7.8.1 Referencing Field Measurements 7.8.2 Referencing of Boreholes Exporting Measurement Data 7.9.1...

  • Page 5: General Remarks

    SENSYS. Nevertheless it may contain errors. SENSYS does not guarantee that this manual is free of errors and does not grant warranty or liability on damages resulting from error in this manual. However, the author will be grateful for feedback by third parties who have noticed errors in this document.
  • Page 6 (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of the use of this software, even if advised of the possibility of such damage. +49 33631 59 650 Manual 6 / 69 info@sensys.de SBL10 w w w .sensys.de Version 1.27...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Please read this manual thoroughly prior to assembling or operating the device. Please follow the installation and operating instructions in this manual! SENSYS and its partners assume no liability for damages due to actions that are not mentioned in this manual.

  • Page 8: Advice For Devices With Battery Supply Or Accumulator

    After cleaning the device respectively the single components, please put them into the provided case for transport. If the interior of the case got wet, please dry it before using it again. +49 33631 59 650 Manual 8 / 69 info@sensys.de SBL10 w w w .sensys.de Version 1.27...

  • Page 9: Product Description

    In addition to the build in sensor probe, a second sensor probe can be connected to the SBL10 unit by using a connector cable. This additional probe is used for borehole and offshore surveys.
  • Page 10 The conditions of measurement as well as the physical limits of the device need to be considered when working with the SBL10. Only trained staff should work with the device. Before starting to work with the device, the operator needs to make sure to be free of any metal (e.g.

  • Page 11: Component Description

    · functional test The data transfer interface is located on the SBL10's front end. As an option, additional interfaces for connecting the borehole probe and the headphones are available. Carrier Tube The carrier tube connects the control and display unit with the power supply. The control and display unit is located in the front part of the carrier tube.
  • Page 12 Transport Case A transport case is supplied along with the SBL10 unit for transporting and storing the device. The case is water- and dust-proof (IP67) and is equipped with an automatic air pressure compensation valve, two locks and a handle.
  • Page 13 (between battery compartment & carrying tube) · Pull the buckle through the strap · Buckle up the straps and the belt · Adjust length of the belt +49 33631 59 650 Manual 13 / 69 info@sensys.de SBL10 w w w .sensys.de Version 1.27...

  • Page 14: Control And Display Unit Functions

    The compensation of the survey area starts automatically as soon as the SBL10 unit is kept still. Fields of application: area surveys in the surroundings of constant interference fields.

  • Page 15: Measurement Ranges

    When using Mode 3 make sure to keep moving the SBL10 unit at all time during the survey. Otherwise the reading of the objects to be measured will be compensated and therefore objects may remain undetected. Mode 4: Compass Mode: The different cardinal points can be determined in this mode.

  • Page 16: Acoustic Signal

    During operation battery voltage is supervised permanently. As soon as the voltage of the active compartment is insufficient to operate the SBL10, a switch over to the redundant compartment is taking place. There is no interruption during the switch over.

  • Page 17: Compensation

    Half-full. Almost empty, Empty, to be replaced soon replacement required Please take in consideration, that for using rechargeable batteries the SBL10 needs a specialized firmware. For charging rechargeable batteries (HR20) follow the instructions of the respective charger manual. Compensation Caused by background magnetic fields due to geological structures, the SBL 10 unit is measuring and displaying readings even in the absence of any ferromagnetic objects.

  • Page 18: Function Test

    Carry out the function test in metal-free surroundings only. The operator also needs to be completely free from metal to prevent distorted test results. +49 33631 59 650 Manual 18 / 69 info@sensys.de SBL10 w w w .sensys.de Version 1.27...

  • Page 19: Preparing The Survey

    Once the borehole probe has been recognized correctly, the mode display (2) starts blinking after the SBL10 has war turned on. The internal probe will be turned off automatically. The scan for connected probes is carried out once after turning on the SBL10. Disconnecting the borehole probe...
  • Page 20 · Turning the device off Turn the rotary switch (7) to the „OFF“- position (completely to the left) to turn off the SBL10. The device should be restored in the equipment case after each survey. After borehole/underwater surveys, the connector cable has to be disconnected from the control and display unit as well as from the external probe.

  • Page 21: Carrying Out The Survey

    · Step 2: Adjust the operating mode according to your survey conditions: - Mode 1 for all fields and objects +49 33631 59 650 Manual 21 / 69 info@sensys.de SBL10 w w w .sensys.de Version 1.27...
  • Page 22 · Step 5: Locating Objects If you have a positive or negative reading on your SBL10 unit, then try to find the maximum and mark the spot. This can be the maximum (positive) or the minimum (negative) value. As a next step try to find the opposite pole belonging to the one you’ve just marked.

  • Page 23: Underwater Surveys

    The diver is moving the external probe only, which is connected to the control and display unit via the borehole cable. The diver is guided by the acoustic signals of the SBL10. The survey itself is carried out as described in Chapter 6.2.

  • Page 24: Identify Objects Properties

    (The values increase slowly and decrease slowly afterward.) For very large objects, the increase and decrease of the signal might extend over several meters. +49 33631 59 650 Manual 24 / 69 info@sensys.de SBL10 w w w .sensys.de Version 1.27...

  • Page 25: Position Of The Object

    Diagonal Position: A diagonal position of the magnetic dipole can be estimated whenever a strong positive maximum along with a weak minimum (or vice versa) is displayed. +49 33631 59 650 Manual 25 / 69 info@sensys.de SBL10 w w w .sensys.de Version 1.27...

  • Page 26: Estimating The Depth Using The Half-Width Method

    By using the following formula and the determined half-width value, the approximate depth of the object in the ground can be calculated. T = object depth 5/4 = empirically determined factor D = half-width value +49 33631 59 650 Manual 26 / 69 info@sensys.de SBL10 w w w .sensys.de Version 1.27...

  • Page 27: Use As A Compass

    If the pointer moves to the positive part of the display while turning 90° to the right, the device is directed to the North once the 90° turn is done. Therefore the probe was directed to the West before. +49 33631 59 650 Manual 27 / 69 info@sensys.de SBL10 w w w .sensys.de Version 1.27...

  • Page 28: Data Acquisition Via Pda

    PDA Archer 2 (3) S1070 with software MonSX (3) S5013 · mount for PDA (4) S4101 Optional: · GPS with data output via cable or Bluetooth · Archer2 Geo with integrated GPS +49 33631 59 650 Manual 28 / 69 info@sensys.de SBL10 w w w .sensys.de Version 1.27...

  • Page 29: Connecting Sbl1 10 Unit To The Pda

    The SBL10 unit and the PDA need to be paired once as described below: Please note that all Systems delivered by SENSYS with PDA and BT-Dongle are already paired. When facing problems with the PDA, please refer to the Archer2 manual which can be found here: http://www.junipersys.com/Juniper-Systems-Rugged-Handheld-...
  • Page 30 4. Turn on the SBL10 unit and select „Add new device“ (5) in the PDA. The PDA starts checking for Bluetooth devices in it's vicinity now. 5. Select the corresponding Bluetooth device from the list (6). Bluetooth dongles are named after the pattern “BT1-xxxxxx”...

  • Page 31: Connecting An External Gps With The Pda

    Make sure the GPS which is be used with the PDA features the required Bluetooth connection. Follow the steps listed in Chapter 7.1 Connecting the SBL 10 with the PDA to set the connection of GPS and PDA. +49 33631 59 650 Manual 31 / 69 info@sensys.de SBL10 w w w .sensys.de Version 1.27...

  • Page 32: Start And Setup Of Software

    Start and Setup of Software To record data from the SBL10, the MonSX software (pre-installed on PDA) is needed. Installing a MonSX-Update on the PDA 1. Download the "MonSX-Install.CAB" file from the SENSYS support website and transfer it via USB pen drive to the PDA.
  • Page 33 To check if the connection to the SBL10 can be established, tap “Information” on the welcome screen (5). The upcoming table has to be filled with information from the SBL10 in all of the displayed lines. If data can be found in the first line (PDA/Version) only, then the connection is not properly established .
  • Page 34 Starting and stopping the measurement can be done via a hand signal button which is available as an option. It connects to the serial port of the PDA. +49 33631 59 650 Manual 34 / 69 info@sensys.de SBL10 w w w .sensys.de Version 1.27...

  • Page 35: Configuration Of Gps Connection

    If this is the case, then there is a live view of the GPS data as shown in the example below. +49 33631 59 650 Manual 35 / 69 info@sensys.de SBL10 w w w .sensys.de Version 1.27...
  • Page 36 GPS at the same time. 2. In case the PDA is connected to the SBL10 unit via connector cable, then it is not possible to connect a hand signal button, because the required serial port is already used by the PDA. In this case, the touchscreen of the PDA is used to start and stop the measurement.
  • Page 37 Option 2 Please note that the connection of the Archer2 Geo is already set by SENSYS before delivery. You only need to set the configuration again after MonSX updates or re- installation. · Tap and hold the "GNSS-Off"-Icon (5) until the settings are open.
  • Page 38 If you do not wish to use a GPS, then go to "Port" and select "deactivate". Line measurements and referencing will then be deactivated in the menus. +49 33631 59 650 Manual 38 / 69 info@sensys.de SBL10 w w w .sensys.de Version 1.27...

  • Page 39: Projects

    "Activate". The active project will be marked with a green dot (4). By tapping "Activate", the operator is directed to the corresponding project. +49 33631 59 650 Manual 39 / 69 info@sensys.de SBL10 w w w .sensys.de Version 1.27...
  • Page 40 "Project"(5), mark the project and tap again on "Menu" and "Export"(6). Select your USB (8) flash drive as the target drive (7) and confirm with "Ok"(9). The complete project folder will now be copied to the USB flash drive. +49 33631 59 650 Manual 40 / 69 info@sensys.de SBL10 w w w .sensys.de Version 1.27...

  • Page 41: Project Settings

    Line mode is suitable for single tracks for which a GPS start and stop point is available. +49 33631 59 650 Manual 41 / 69 info@sensys.de SBL10 w w w .sensys.de Version 1.27...
  • Page 42 The operator can be set here. This information is saved in the raw data and will be transferred along with the measurement data for data evaluation. +49 33631 59 650 Manual 42 / 69 info@sensys.de SBL10 w w w .sensys.de Version 1.27...

  • Page 43: Field Measurements

    Repeat Step 2 to create additional fields. Step 3: Preparing the SBL10 · Position and fix the sensor of the SBL10 and proceed to an magnetically unpolluted area. · Select either mode 1, 2 or 3. +49 33631 59 650...
  • Page 44 · Compensate the SBL10 using the “COMP” button. The compensation value is determined and stored along with the measurement data. Step 4: Surveying a marked out area with SBL and PDA ·...
  • Page 45 · You will be asked if you want to save the track or if you want to repeat it. Answer accordingly. +49 33631 59 650 Manual 45 / 69 info@sensys.de SBL10 w w w .sensys.de Version 1.27...
  • Page 46 "Menu" - "Color-coded map" (10). By taping on the map, various measurement values will be displayed. · When selecting "Options", the look of the map as well as the scaling can be modified. +49 33631 59 650 Manual 46 / 69 info@sensys.de SBL10 w w w .sensys.de Version 1.27...

  • Page 47: Borehole Survey

    In the "Selection of Borehole" you have the possibility to create new boreholes, borehole rows/fields and fields for suspicious points. Additionally you can manage existing boreholes or import new boreholes from external sources. +49 33631 59 650 Manual 47 / 69 info@sensys.de SBL10 w w w .sensys.de Version 1.27...

  • Page 48: Borehole Fields

    MonSX will add an ascending, two-digit number at the end or will continue your number. The grid around the suspicious point is now displayed in the borehole plan. +49 33631 59 650 Manual 48 / 69 info@sensys.de SBL10 w w w .sensys.de Version 1.27...
  • Page 49 MonSX offers the possibility to import boreholes and borehole fields. Therefore a text file is used that may contain either local or WGS84 coordinates. The SENSYS software DLMGPS can be used to create import files with WGS84 coordinates. Please be aware that the import is limited to 2000 boreholes per field. To import more boreholes in one project split the import file and create separate fields within one project.
  • Page 50 MonSX will ask you for borehole depth and point distance right before the measurement. After the first borehole you have the possibility to set these entries as default for all following boreholes in the imported file. +49 33631 59 650 Manual 50 / 69 info@sensys.de SBL10 w w w .sensys.de Version 1.27...

  • Page 51: Preparing The Sbl10

    The selected measurement range has no influence on data logging. This is also true if the measurement range is being changed during the survey. · Compensate the SBL10 using the “COMP” button. The compensation value is determined and stored along with the measurement data..
  • Page 52 You will be asked if you would like to take over the borehole data (10) or if you would like to repeat the measurement. If the latter is the case, lower the borehole probe in the borehole again and repeat the measurement. +49 33631 59 650 Manual 52 / 69 info@sensys.de SBL10 w w w .sensys.de Version 1.27...
  • Page 53 It is important to start and end measuring immediately when you start to pull respectively when the probe reaches the stop position. Additionally a constant pace is essential to avoid stretched or compressed borehole measurement data. +49 33631 59 650 Manual 53 / 69 info@sensys.de SBL10 w w w .sensys.de Version 1.27...

  • Page 54: Line Measurements

    Line Measurements Make sure to use a cable connection instead of Bluetooth to connect the SBL10 and the PDA when doing line measurement. This prevents you from using two Bluetooth dongles at the same time which might result in delayed data transfer and thus in track offset which cannot be corrected afterward.
  • Page 55 A yellow point indicates during the survey the operators deviation from the reference line (red) in real time (6). Line measurements can be stopped at the track end. New tracks can be added at any time. +49 33631 59 650 Manual 55 / 69 info@sensys.de SBL10 w w w .sensys.de Version 1.27...

  • Page 56: Referencing

    It thus doesn't matter in which direction of the track the data logging was carried out. +49 33631 59 650 Manual 56 / 69 info@sensys.de SBL10 w w w .sensys.de Version 1.27...
  • Page 57 It is recommended to use the starting point of the first track and the ending point of the last track for referencing to achieve the highest accuracy. +49 33631 59 650 Manual 57 / 69 info@sensys.de SBL10 w w w .sensys.de Version 1.27...

  • Page 58: Referencing Of Boreholes

    In the following example the fitting will be done with the boreholes a and c. The additional referenced borehole b will be not be spatially fitted. All black edged boreholes will be fitted. +49 33631 59 650 Manual 58 / 69 info@sensys.de SBL10 w w w .sensys.de Version 1.27...
  • Page 59 "Planned view" "GPS view" +49 33631 59 650 Manual 59 / 69 info@sensys.de SBL10 w w w .sensys.de Version 1.27...

  • Page 60: Exporting Measurement Data

    Other format parameters can be modified according to your requirements. · Click "OK" (4) to start the export and wait until the export is completed. +49 33631 59 650 Manual 60 / 69 info@sensys.de SBL10 w w w .sensys.de Version 1.27...
  • Page 61 Select "Menu" - "Export" (1) - "Export PRM(transf.)" (5). · Click "OK" (4) to start the export and wait until the export is completed. +49 33631 59 650 Manual 61 / 69 info@sensys.de SBL10 w w w .sensys.de Version 1.27...

  • Page 62: Borehole Measurements

    - UXO (V): Measurement data and corresponding position in a specialized format Referenced as well as non-referenced boreholes can be exported. Referenced fields always contain GPS coordinates which are also being exported. +49 33631 59 650 Manual 62 / 69 info@sensys.de SBL10 w w w .sensys.de Version 1.27...

  • Page 63: Data Transfer

    Data Transfer Data storage Data storage is preset in the PDA's internal memory. The data folder "SENSYS Projects" can be found at "My Device". Every project which was created with the PDA will automatically create a sub- folder under "SENSYS Projects". Each project contains various sub-folders in which each project field is stored separately.

  • Page 64: Data Transfer Via Cable

    PDA was recognized by the PC, all data can be accessed by using the file manager. Make sure "Windows Mobile Device Centre" is installed on the PC. For data evaluation, ® the SENSYS software MAGNETO also needs to be installed on the PC/Laptop. 7.10.2...

  • Page 65: Maintenance

    There is no need to calibrate the probe prior to a survey due to the use of tension band technology used in the device. Nevertheless it is recommended to send in the device to SENSYS service to be checked for adherence of all parameters of this high-precision measurement device.

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    Defective device Send in the device to SENSYS for repair Data doesn't correspond Choice of incorrect Select a measurement mode/range that to expectations of the measurement mode or corresponds to the survey type/object to...

  • Page 67: Technical Data

    Operating temperature: -20°C to +70°C Storage temperature: -40°C to +80°C * from the edge between sensor head and probe tube ** un-compensated / compensated +49 33631 59 650 Manual 67 / 69 info@sensys.de SBL10 w w w .sensys.de Version 1.27...
  • Page 69 Customer first. Your SENSYS-Team.

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