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  • Page 1 V9000 Seismograph OPERATOR MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PC Software - Custom Settings SMS Alert Functions (Option) Remote Modem Setup / Operation (Option) 22 - 26 GPS (Option) Set Up & Other Options 27 - 34 V9000 Future Developments Batteries Care, Maintenance & Extended Warranty Details INST/MAN/V9000/06/23.02.21 Page 1...

  • Page 3: Introduction & Extended Warranty Details

    The V9000 Seismograph is also ideal for monitoring in Commercial and Industrial locations as well as Residential properties. The V9000 Seismograph can store vibration data for all 3 axes at 1 millisecond intervals, and show frequency plots for the dominant frequencies of each axis.

  • Page 4: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION The V9000 Seismograph is powered by four ‘D’ Cell batteries, and has a 20 line x 40 character LCD together with 4 push-button switches. The display has a backlight, so can be used where light conditions are poor. The push- button switches correspond to the instructions shown on the LCD display.

  • Page 5: Shift Function

    STANDBY / SLEEP MODE The V9000 Seismograph has a standby and sleep mode, which allows the four ‘D’ cell batteries to last for 4-5 weeks. The standby mode is when the unit is on but not monitoring, it will power down after two and a half minutes if no push-buttons are pressed.

  • Page 6: Transducer Mounting

    The same document discusses monitoring being undertaken at different levels within a building to identify dissipation or magnification as well as simultaneous monitoring on the building foundation and ground outside to establish transfer functions. INST/MAN/V9000/06/23.02.21 Page 5...

  • Page 7: Piling (Continuous) Mode

    BAR GRAPH. To stop the monitoring session, press and hold the SHIFT push-button and press the EXIT push-button. This procedure will take the operator back to the main menu screen. INST/MAN/V9000/06/23.02.21 Page 6...

  • Page 8: Blasting (Trigger) Mode

    The Seismograph will still carry on scanning for ground vibrations until the operator stops the monitoring session. To stop the monitoring session, press and hold the SHIFT push-button and press the EXIT push-button. This procedure will take the operator back to the main menu screen. INST/MAN/V9000/06/23.02.21 Page 7...

  • Page 9: Custom Mode - (Set Clock, Logger & Modem)

    SMS message which is transmitted when an alarm level is exceeded (modem option required). The V9000 Seismograph also has a timer function which allows the user to set the monitoring times for each day of the week (this eliminates the storage of unnecessary data).
  • Page 10 Seismograph will carry on monitoring. The V9000 Seismograph can be set to send a text message (see page 20 – status tab), warning the operator that the modem and / or the ‘D’ cell batteries are about to run flat, and therefore require charging / replacing.

  • Page 11: View Memory Contents

    NOTE: A blasting / trigger event will be a maximum 15 seconds. A Piling / Continuous event will be a maximum 24 hours. To exit the memory, press and hold the SHIFT option, press the EXIT option, and then select the MAIN MENU option. INST/MAN/V9000/06/23.02.21 Page 10...

  • Page 12: Pc Software (Installation And Operation)

    Connect the Seismograph to a USB port, when the software has installed. NOTE: The PC will power the V9000 Seismograph, even if the ‘D’ cell batteries are flat. Open the V9000 PC software, select LOGGER - CONNECT. When the connection is made, select LOGGER - INDEX.
  • Page 13 / peak maximum graphs, as well as save and export the data as a csv file. NOTE: If a twin channel event is selected, then both of the resultant, waveform / frequency / peak maximum graphs are opened. INST/MAN/V9000/06/23.02.21 Page 12...
  • Page 14 The user can ZOOM in on an area of interest. To do this, click and drag the mouse (L–R or R–L) over the required section of the graph. This section of the graph turns grey in colour. INST/MAN/V9000/06/23.02.21 Page 13...
  • Page 15 To return to the original waveform graph, click the ZOOM OUT button at the bottom left corner of the graph. NOTE: The user can zoom in several times on the same section of the graph if necessary. The zoom function works with Piling (Continuous) and VDV graphs. INST/MAN/V9000/06/23.02.21 Page 14...
  • Page 16 An example of a frequency plot from a Trigger (or Blasting event) is shown below: The user can print the frequency plot chart by selecting the FILE option at the top of the screen, and clicking on PRINT. NOTE: The zoom function cannot be used on the frequency plot chart. INST/MAN/V9000/06/23.02.21 Page 15...
  • Page 17 An example of a Piling (or Continuous) graph is shown below: The peak maximum graph is shown below. This graph can help the user decide if the peak vibration value was vibration activity or “a one off event”. INST/MAN/V9000/06/23.02.21 Page 16...

  • Page 18: Save / Export / Print / Pdf Event(S)

    An example of a Resultant waveform graph is shown below: By clicking on the ZOOM function (bottom left corner of the graph), you can view the FULL Resultant waveform (as shown below). INST/MAN/V9000/06/23.02.21 Page 17...
  • Page 19 PRINT / PRINT TO PDF / SAVE / EXPORT MULTIPLE EVENTS The user can print, print to PDF (Windows 10 only), save, or export multiple events by using the following procedure: On the index, click down the selected column to select each event required. INST/MAN/V9000/06/23.02.21 Page 18...
  • Page 20 The Download logger events screen will open and the user can now print / print to PDF / save or export all events, by placing a ‘tick’ in the relevant box. Type in your file-name and click START. INST/MAN/V9000/06/23.02.21 Page 19...

  • Page 21: Pc Software Custom Settings

    PC SOFTWARE CUSTOM SETTINGS The user can set up many options using the V9000 PC software, then save and store them to the V9000 Seismograph. These options include mode of operation, seven day timer function, alarm trigger levels, SMS alert details, and SMS status alerts.

  • Page 22: Sms Alert Functions (Option)

    SMS ALERT FUNCTIONS (OPTION) The V9000 Seismograph has several SMS alert functions, some of which can be set by the user. The SMS alert functions are: Low battery Low modem battery Low memory (memory full) External power supply removed Data logging ended...

  • Page 23: Remote Modem Setup / Operation (Option)

    Seismograph, and change any of the SMS alert parameters. The user can fit the SIM card (provided by Vibrock Ltd, or user supplied) to the modem, and then follow the set up procedure below: Connect the V9000 to your PC.
  • Page 24 Click on NEW, and the following screen appears: Enter your site location and the SIM I.P. address as provided. Click SAVE, then EXIT. The modem set up procedure is now complete. You can now disconnect the V9000 Seismograph from your PC if required. INST/MAN/V9000/06/23.02.21 Page 23...
  • Page 25 REMOTE MODEM OPERATION (OPTION) To connect to the V9000 Seismograph, open the V9000 PC software, click on TOOLS, REMOTE CONNECT. The following screen appears with your site location visible. Click on CONNECT. The screen below appears and the connection is made.
  • Page 26 To watch the Seismograph monitoring, click on LOGGER, REAL TIME DATA. The following screen will appear (screen may vary depending on mode of operation). To change the mode of operation of the Seismograph, refer to the instructions on pages 19 and 20. INST/MAN/V9000/06/23.02.21 Page 25...
  • Page 27 Whichever of the four functions are used by the operator, the connection status screen is always visible. When the remote connection is finished with, click on DISCONNECT. The remote link is shut down. INST/MAN/V9000/06/23.02.21 Page 26...

  • Page 28: Gps (Option) Set Up & Other Options

    Seismograph when monitoring, on a map software package such as Google maps. The GPS option powers up when the V9000 Seismograph is switched on, but has its own battery source which lasts 3 – 5 years. The first time the GPS option is used, the user must carry out the ‘acquire almanac’...
  • Page 29 V9000 SEISMOGRAPH OPTION – GPS LOCATION (CONTINUED) When the GPS has located all available satellites, the screen then updates as shown below: Press EXIT. The operator can now select PILING or BLASTING mode to monitor or SHIFT and SET LOGGER, then release the SHIFT button and select CUSTOM MODE.
  • Page 30 V9000 SEISMOGRAPH OPTION – GPS LOCATION (CONTINUED) When the GPS has locked on to a satellite, the symbol then disappears, as shown below: The GPS co-ordinates are now stored with the monitoring event. To use the GPS co-ordinates in Google maps, download the index, and open the relevant event.
  • Page 31 Click on either the Latitude or Longitude number, and the co-ordinates are then copied onto the PC clipboard, and the following screen appears: Click OK, close or minimize the V9000 Software, and open your internet browser. Open Google maps and right click (paste) in the search box and press ENTER.
  • Page 32 V9000 SEISMOGRAPH OPTIONS – TWIN CHANNEL PPV The V9000 Seismograph can be fitted with a 2 channel, which allows the user to monitor two locations, independently. NOTE: NEW MODE OF MONITORING: The V9000 Seismograph can now monitor in continuous mode on one channel and in trigger mode on the 2 channel.
  • Page 33 V9000 SEISMOGRAPH OPTIONS - VIBRATION DOSE MODE PPV & VDV The V9000 Seismograph has the option to measure Vibration Dose in accordance with BS6472 PART1: 2008. The user connects the Gold coloured VDV Transducer into the ‘VDV (GOLD) Transducer’ socket and then goes through the CUSTOM MODE set up to select VDV monitoring.
  • Page 34 V9000 SEISMOGRAPH OPTIONS - AIR OVERPRESSURE MICROPHONE The V9000 Seismograph can be fitted with an air overpressure microphone which can measure the air blast from such sources as a demolition or quarry blast. The range of the microphone is 100 – 152 db (linear).

  • Page 35: V9000 Future Developments

    V9000 SEISMOGRAPH OPTIONS - TWO STAGE AUDIBLE / VISUAL ALARM The two stage alarm can easily be connected to the V9000 Seismograph, and set up. It comes with a standard 10 metre cable length, and battery charger. The alarm only uses power when it is activated, so the internal battery will last for between 3 –...

  • Page 36: Batteries

    Be aware that when the lid is open, the V9000 Seismograph is no longer weatherproof. Vibrock Limited recommends that if the batteries need changing during wet conditions seek shelter or cover first.
  • Page 37 Vibrock Limited Shanakiel, Ilkeston Road, Heanor, Derbyshire DE75 7DR Tel: +44(0)1773 711211 Fax: +44(0)1773 711311 Web: www.vibrock.com Email: vibrock@vibrock.com Scottish Office: Unit 62D, Perth Airport Business Park, Scone, Perth PH2 6PL Tel: +44(0)1738 553557 Email: scotland@vibrock.com...

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