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  • Page 1 © Copyright 2015 Sensors & Software Inc. 2015-00049-05...
  • Page 3 Product Registration Return this card to register your product, streamline technical support inquiries and receive updates and notifications. You can mail it to Sensors & Software, fax it to +1-905-624-9365, or register your product online at www.sensoft.ca/product-registration. Name: Company Name: Address: City: State/Province:...
  • Page 5 & S ENSORS OFTWARE RODUCT ICENSE OPYRIGHT IABILITY AND ARRANTY NFORMATION Important Please read this document carefully before using the or assembling the SOFTWARE PRODUCT HARDWARE . By using the storage media or assembling the hardware, you are agreeing to be bound by the PRODUCT terms of this agreement.
  • Page 6 agreement. Upon termination, you agree to return all copies of the to Sensors & SOFTWARE PRODUCT Software, Inc. Update Policy Sensors & Software, Inc. may create, from time to time, updated versions of its . At SOFTWARE PRODUCT its option, Sensors & Software, Inc. will make such updates available to licensees who have paid the update fee.
  • Page 7 If failure of any resulted from accident, abuse or misapplication, Sensors & Software, Inc. shall PRODUCT have no responsibility to replace the , refund the license fee, or replace or repair the SOFTWARE PRODUCT HARDWARE PRODUCT Do not tamper with any contains no user serviceable parts.
  • Page 8 Sensors & Software Inc. 1040 Stacey Court Mississauga, Ontario Canada L4W 2X8 Tel:(905) 624-8909 Toll Free: 1-800-267-6013 Fax:(905) 624-9365 E-mail: customerservice@sensoft.ca Sensors & Software, Inc. trademarks are listed at: www.sensoft.ca/trademarks 1999-00236-04...
  • Page 9 Important Safety Information Use the DVL-500 only as specified in these operating instructions or the protection provided by the unit may be impaired. The battery charger/AC adapter must only be connected to a power outlet which provides a protective earth (ground). Connect the AC power cord only to designated power sources as marked on the battery charger/AC adapter.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Conquest 100 Overview Table of Contents OVERVIEW ............................5 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION ......................7 ............... 7 CANS ROSSING ARGETS ERPENDICULARLY .................. 8 CANS UNNING ARALLEL TO ARGETS ..........................9 ONCRETE ....................... 10 OLLECTION ..........................11 IMITATIONS 2.5.1 New Concrete ........................11 2.5.2...
  • Page 12 Conquest 100 Overview TOOLS & SETUP ..........................37 ..........................37 REFERENCES 5.1.1 Language ..........................38 5.1.2 Units ............................ 38 5.1.3 Date/time ..........................38 5.1.4 Volume ..........................39 5.1.5 Brightness ........................... 39 5.1.6 Wi-Fi Network ........................39 5.1.7 E-mail ..........................40 5.1.8...
  • Page 13 Conquest 100 Overview GRID SCAN ............................75 ......................75 EFINE REA OF NTEREST .......................... 75 LACE .......................... 75 TANDARD RIDS ..........................76 ARGER RIDS ........................77 ETUP ......................79 RIDS ONTAINING ........................80 URVEYING THE ......................80 OSITIONING THE ENSOR .......................
  • Page 14 Conquest 100 Overview CARE AND MAINTENANCE ......................111 13.1 ..........................111 ABLE 13.2 ......................111 ATTERY AND HARGER 13.3 ..................111 ONQUEST ENSOR 13.4 ......................... 113 TORAGE ASES 13.5 ..............113 PGRADING MBEDDED OFTWARE ON ISPLAY PARTS LIST & ACCESSORIES ...................... 115 14.1...

  • Page 15: Overview

    PCD data are collected at the same time as the GPR data so there is no additional effort required by the operator. Conquest 100 is also available in an Enhanced configuration. The chart below summarizes the differences between the two configurations:...
  • Page 16 Conquest 100 Overview...

  • Page 17: Principles Of Operation

    Conquest 100 Principles of Operation Principles of Operation The Conquest system uses ground penetrating radar (GPR) technology to image concrete and other similar materials (soil, rock, asphalt, etc.). GPR systems emit a high frequency radio wave pulse and detect the echoes that return from objects within the material. The concept is shown in Figure 2-1.

  • Page 18: Line Scans Running Parallel To Targets

    Conquest 100 Principles of Operation Figure 2-3: Crossing a rebar perpendicularly produces hyperbolas in the GPR Line image. The location of a target corresponds to the top or apex of the hyperbola, as shown by the red arrows 2.2 Line Scans Running Parallel to Targets Moving parallel to (or directly on top of) the subsurface feature (Figure 2-4) results in a constant flat line in the data image (Figure 2-5).

  • Page 19: Concrete Cal

    Conquest 100 Principles of Operation Figure 2-5: The image shows a flat response from the top of a rebar running in the same direction as the Line Scan. The flat response from the bottom of concrete is also indicated. The data image also contains 3 hyperbolas produced by crossing rebar perpendicularly 2.3 Concrete Cal...

  • Page 20: Grid Scan Collection

    Conquest 100 Principles of Operation 2.4 Grid Scan Collection A Conquest Grid Scan consists of collecting a series of parallel lines in both directions on a grid (Figure 2-6). The lines labeled 1 to 7 are called “Numeric” lines, and lines labeled A to G are called “Alpha”...

  • Page 21: Limitations

    Conquest 100 Principles of Operation Figure 2-7: The concept of grid scanning with Conquest. Collecting a grid of data results in a data cube or 3D volume that is visualized as a series of 25mm (1 inch) thick depth slices.

  • Page 22: Penetration Depth

    24”. 2.6 Power Cable Detection (PCD) Principles Conquest 100 uses two technologies when imaging concrete for embedded objects: GPR and a device for detecting current-carrying wires (Figure 2-9) called the Power Cable Detector (PCD).
  • Page 23 Conquest 100 Principles of Operation The PCD sensor maps the location of current-carrying cables by detecting the magnetic field created by AC current flowing (Figure 2-9) at 60 Hz (North America, parts of South America, Philippines) or 50 Hz (Europe, Asia, Australia). Ensure this setting matches the standard for the country you are in.
  • Page 24 Conquest 100 Principles of Operation Figure 2-11: In Line Scan mode, the PCD profile appears under the GPR Line image. The PCD profile also appears after collecting each line in a Grid Scan. With Grid Scan data, the PCD responses from all the grid lines are combined together to generate a map image of the magnetic field strength at the surface caused by flowing current (Figure 2-12).

  • Page 25: Pcd Responses

    Conquest 100 Principles of Operation 2.6.1 PCD Responses The magnetic field generated by current flowing in wires can be simple or highly contorted depending on how the wires are oriented. Examples of simple and twisted wires are shown in Figure 2-13. The strength of the PCD response is affected by: 1.

  • Page 26: Construction Practice

    This is a common occurrence. 2.8 Further GPR knowledge While this manual explains operation of your Conquest 100 system, knowing GPR theory and principles will help in making your scanning successful. Sensors & Software’s website (www.sensoft.ca) contains a wealth of information, case studies and support.

  • Page 27: Assembling Conquest

    Conquest 100 Assembling Conquest Assembling Conquest 3.1 Basic Assembly Follow the steps below to assemble the Conquest 100 unit: 3.1.1 Open the shipping case The components are shown in Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1: Conquest 100 components in the carrying case.

  • Page 28: Unpack The Components

    Cord Sensor Cable Figure 3-2: Conquest 100 Base system components 3.1.3 Connect Cable to Display Unit Connect the male end of the standard yellow sensor cable to the port on the back of the Display Unit (Figure 3-3). Ensure that the connection “clicks” into place so it cannot be disconnected without squeezing the clips on either side of the connector.
  • Page 29 Figure 3-4: Sensor cable connection to the Sensor Head Insert Battery into Display Unit Conquest 100 uses a Lithium-Ion battery with an external “Battery Level” button to indicate the current level of battery charge. Note: When using the battery for the first time, be aware that the battery is shipped from the factory at about 50% capacity in a “transport”...
  • Page 30 Conquest 100 Assembling Conquest Battery Level button Figure 3-5: Battery with Battery Level Indicator Any long term storage of the battery (weeks not days) should be done with the battery at approximately 50-75% capacity. Section 13.2 for more information about the battery.

  • Page 31: Charging The Battery

    Display Unit indicates if the battery is charging (orange) or charged (green). The battery can also be plugged into the optional desktop charger. The Conquest 100 system can be used while the battery is being charged (for details, see Section...
  • Page 32 Conquest 100 Assembling Conquest Charge Light Figure 3-7: Connecting the Battery Charger / AC Adapter to the Display Unit. The light beside the connector is colored orange when charging and green when fully charged.

  • Page 33: Optional Accessories

    Conquest 100 Assembling Conquest 3.2 Optional Accessories There are some optional accessories to make surveying easier and more comfortable. Figure 3-8: Available optional items include a resizable handle & harness 3.2.1 Resizable Collapsible Handle The optional handle allows the operator to stand up during data collection on floors.
  • Page 34 Conquest 100 Assembling Conquest To connect the handle to the Sensor Head, slightly retract the 2 spring-loaded knobs on the end of the handle forks, align with the two holes at the back of the Sensor Head and release them to lock into position (Figure 3-10).

  • Page 35: Carry Harness

    Conquest 100 Assembling Conquest Secure the cable to the handle using the Velcro straps. Ensure there is enough slack in the cable that, as the handle moves up and down, it does not strain the cable or the connector. 3.2.2 Carry Harness For convenience during data collection, the Display Unit can be carried using the optional harness shown in Figure 3-12.

  • Page 36: Conquest Transducer Cable (1.75M)

    Assembling Conquest Figure 3-13: Deluxe harness 3.2.4 Conquest Transducer Cable (1.75m) A shorter cable (1.75m) may be more convenient when using the Conquest 100 system with the handle and harness. 3.2.5 Battery Pack An extra battery (Figure 3-14) would be useful for long days, where AC power is not available.

  • Page 37: Desk Charging Station

    Conquest 100 Assembling Conquest 3.2.6 Desk Charging Station The optional Desk Charging Station provides a method of charging the battery without having to insert it into the Display Unit and connect the Battery Charger/AC Adapter (Figure 3-15). Battery Figure 3-15: The optional Battery Desk Charger.

  • Page 38: Display Unit

    Conquest 100 Assembling Conquest 3.3 Display Unit Data collection is controlled by the Display Unit. The Display Unit has embedded software to set survey parameters and collect, display and store data. The Display Unit offers touchscreen operation, as well as a water-resistant membrane keypad with a number of buttons that can be pressed to perform various tasks.

  • Page 39: Usb Port

    Conquest 100 Assembling Conquest Power button and light Figure 3-17: The Display Unit 3.3.3 USB port The Display Unit saves data to internal memory. Data can be transferred to a PC for post processing and report writing. USB Port Figure 3-18: The Display Unit has a USB port for data export.

  • Page 40: Sensor Head

    Conquest 100 Assembling Conquest 3.4 Sensor Head 3.4.1 Features Sensor Keypad Odometer Front Handle Holes Back Handle Holes Skid pad • Housing: Contains the GPR transmitter, receiver and PCD electronics. • Odometer: integrated, spring-loaded, 2-wheeled odometer for triggering data collection.

  • Page 41: Sensor Keypad

    Conquest 100 Assembling Conquest 3.4.2 Sensor Keypad Enter Flag Lights 4-directional arrows Figure 3-20: The Sensor Head keypad. Enter Button: Pressing the Enter button will start data collection in Line Scan and Grid Scan modes. Pressing Enter again will stop data collection. In Grid Scan mode, data collection will stop automatically when you reach the end of the line, but you can end a line prematurely by pressing Enter.

  • Page 42: Powering Down

    Conquest 100 Assembling Conquest When the system is powered by battery, the light on the front of the Display Unit will illuminate green as the system boots up. Once it boots up, the color of the light will depend on the current battery charge: •...

  • Page 43: Main Screen

    Main Screen Main Screen The first time you turn on Conquest 100, you will need to configure the system (Figure 4-1). A series of screen prompts will allow you to setup the language, units, date & time, and some other options. A reboot is required once this is complete. This will have to be done anytime the embedded software is updated (13.6).
  • Page 44 Conquest 100 Main Screen Figure 4-2: Conquest 100 main menu Figure 4-3: Conquest 100 Enhanced main menu The differences between the two configurations are described in Section 1. Everything remains the same in the on-board software, except for the Enhanced system where the main screen will allow you to organize data into Projects.

  • Page 45: Swipe Down Menu

    Conquest 100 Main Screen will also display the number of lines and grids collected in each Project. These will appear under the Line Scan and Grid Scan buttons respectively. 4.1 Swipe Down menu When the Display Unit is powered on, you can “swipe” your finger from the top of the screen towards the bottom, to bring up a drop-down menu with the following items: Date and Time: The current date and time (12-hour clock) are displayed.
  • Page 46 Conquest 100 Main Screen...

  • Page 47: Tools & Setup

    Conquest 100 Tools & Setup Tools & Setup Press Tools to enter this menu, shown in Figure 5-1. Here you can set preferences (Section 5.1), perform system tests (Section 5.2) and manage files (Section 5.3). Figure 5-1: Tools menu 5.1 Preferences Press Preferences to enter the sub-menu as shown in Figure 5-2.

  • Page 48: Language

    Conquest 100 Tools & Setup 5.1.1 Language Selecting this language will display the screen shown in Figure 5-3. The current language is displayed; pressing the + and – buttons on either side of the language will cycle between the languages currently available: English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese and Chinese. All text and functions will be displayed in that language.

  • Page 49: Volume

    This connection can be through a standard Wi-Fi network or through a hotspot on your mobile device while in the field. Note that Conquest 100 CANNOT connect to Public Hotspots (typically restaurants, hotels and airports) that require a web-based login and acceptance of their Terms &...

  • Page 50: E-Mail

    Conquest 100 Tools & Setup • Green = Connected • Yellow = Not currently connected, but remembered from before when you previously connected and entered a password. • White = Not connected The buttons at the bottom of the screen perform the functions described below: o Connect –...
  • Page 51 Conquest 100 Tools & Setup Figure 5-5: Using Gmail as e-mail provider • Press Username to display a keyboard where you can enter your GMAIL user name only; you do not need to enter @gmail.com. Then press OK when done (Figure 5-6) •...
  • Page 52 Conquest 100 Tools & Setup To use another e-mail provider, press the + and – buttons under Provider until it says Custom. This will display the screen shown in Figure 5-7, allowing you to setup and configure a different e-mail provider: Figure 5-7: Entering e-mail address and password for another e-mail provider •...
  • Page 53 Conquest 100 Tools & Setup Below is the chart for some common e-mail providers: Server Enable Provider Host name Port Yahoo smtp.mail.yahoo.com 465 On Hotmail/Outlook smtp.live.com 587 Off iCloud smtp.mail.me.com 587 Off 163.com smtp.163.com 465 On Yandex smtp.yandex.com 465 On If there are no warning messages, the e-mail address is setup properly and you are ready to e- mail mini-reports from the field.
  • Page 54 Conquest 100 Tools & Setup On the page that follows, ensure the setting “Allow less secure apps” is set to ON.

  • Page 55: Bluetooth

    Conquest 100 Tools & Setup 5.1.8 Bluetooth This option allows you to connect a Bluetooth trigger, which can be used to collect data in Line and Grid Scan modes. The configuration screen is shown in Figure 5-8. Figure 5-8: Bluetooth menu Upon entering this menu, the system will scan for any Bluetooth devices.
  • Page 56 Conquest 100 Tools & Setup Figure 5-9: Red arrow pointing to the button to put into pairing mode Press Scan to re-scan for devices. Once it locates that device, it will indicate that it’s paired (Figure 5-10). The device will exit pairing mode if you don’t pair to it within about 30 seconds.
  • Page 57 Conquest 100 Tools & Setup Figure 5-11: Connected to a device After connecting, the system will confirm connectivity by asking you to press a button on a device (Figure 5-12) Figure 5-12: Confirming Bluetooth connection and operation. The buttons at the bottom of the screen are explained in detail below: o Scan –...

  • Page 58: Screen Saver

    5.1.10 IEP – Image Enhancement Processing The IEP option ensures that Conquest 100 always collects the highest quality data and displays the most accurate images. It should generally always be left on, unless advised by Sensors & Software. For this reason, IEP will always default to ON when Conquest is powered on.
  • Page 59 Conquest 100 Tools & Setup Figure 5-13: First screen: Confirming preferences reset to default E-mail and Wi-Fi Settings The next screen will ask if you would like to remove the saved e-mail address and wireless settings (Figure 5-14). Figure 5-14: Second screen: Clearing e-mail address and wi-fi information...

  • Page 60: System Test

    The System Test menu allows the user to perform certain tests to ensure proper operation of the Conquest 100 (Figure 5-16). Once in this menu, select the component to test then press Start. After completing a test there is an indication of whether the system passed or failed the test.

  • Page 61: System Information

    Conquest 100 Tools & Setup 5.2.1 System Information System Information is the only option in System Test which is not actually a test. Here information such as the version, serial numbers, temperature and battery power are displayed (Figure 5-17). Figure 5-17: System Information screen There are two options at the bottom of this screen: •...

  • Page 62: Display Keypad

    Conquest 100 Tools & Setup Figure 5-18: Touch Screen test 5.2.3 Display Keypad The keypad test ensures that all buttons on the keypad are working. Press Start to begin the test which requires the user to press each button once, within a 20 second timeframe (Figure 5-19).

  • Page 63: Sensor Keypad

    Conquest 100 Tools & Setup 5.2.4 Sensor Keypad This test will require the user to press all the buttons on the sensor keypad within a 20 second timeframe (Figure 5-20). Following that, it will also test the audio component and LED lights on the sensor, as per the directions on the screen.

  • Page 64: Odometer

    Conquest 100 Tools & Setup Figure 5-21: Audio Test 5.2.6 Odometer This test will ask you to spin the yellow odometer wheel 5 times and then press the finish button to check proper operation of the odometer (Figure 5-22). Figure 5-22: Running the Odometer Test 5.2.7 GPR Sensor...

  • Page 65: Pcd Sensor

    Conquest 100 Tools & Setup Figure 5-23: Running the GPR Sensor Test Simply turn the Sensor Head such that it rests on the front (as shown in the image above) and follow the instructions. There should be no objects near the bottom of the Sensor Head, as this will affect the calibration results.

  • Page 66: File Management

    Press File Management to enter this sub-menu. From here, the user can view screenshots, export data and delete all data. If you have the Conquest 100, you will see the image in Figure 5-25. If you have the Conquest 100 Enhanced, you will see the image in Figure 5-26.

  • Page 67: Project

    Conquest 100 Tools & Setup Figure 5-26: File Management menu for Conquest 100 Enhanced A description of each of the buttons is given below: 5.3.1 Project -/+ Press the minus or plus buttons to change the active Project 5.3.2 Screenshot Gallery...

  • Page 68: Delete Project

    Conquest 100 Tools & Setup Figure 5-27: Tile View in Screenshot Gallery From this screen, the user has the following options: • E-mail – pressing this button will e-mail the selected screenshot (provided you are connected to a wireless network and have setup an e-mail account to send from). You will be prompted to enter a destination e-mail address, or you may use the most recent one which will be listed by default.

  • Page 69: Line Scan

    To collect a Line Scan, select Line Scan from the main menu. If you have the Conquest 100 Enhanced, ensure you are in the Project you want to work in. You will see the screen in Figure 6-1.
  • Page 70 Conquest 100 Line Scan Figure 6-2: Input a line number to go directly to it To collect data without saving it, press No Save Mode. Any data collected will NOT be saved, but screen shots can still be taken with the Camera button. These screenshots get placed in the currently selected project.

  • Page 71: Acquiring Data

    Conquest 100 Line Scan • View - press this button to review the previously collected line. • Delete - pressing this will delete the line. It will prompt you to confirm before deleting. 6.2 Acquiring Data From the Line Scan menu in Figure 6-1, there are 3 ways to start collecting data: •...

  • Page 72: Pcd (Power Cable Detector) Response

    Conquest 100 Line Scan Position Axis Depth Axis DynaQ Figure 6-5: The Line Scan screen. The Line Scan image is displayed with a position scale along the top, and a depth scale (based on the current Concrete Cal) on the left. The PCD response is plotted as a red graph underneath with the maximum scale value (in nT) displayed as a red number on the left.

  • Page 73: Back-Up Indicator

    Conquest 100 Line Scan White = No Data (too fast!) Yellow = moderate quality Light blue = better quality Dark Blue = highest quality In general, avoid collecting data at extremely high rates of speed. The system senses if the Sensor Head is moved too quickly and will beep three times to indicate that a data quality issue has been detected.

  • Page 74: Flags

    Conquest 100 Line Scan Move the Sensor Head forward again and the arrow moves to the right. New data will not be collected until you reach the point where you stopped and backed up. Note that the user can only scroll back the last 10m (33 feet), provided their zoom is set appropriately.

  • Page 75: Stopping Line Scan

    Conquest 100 Line Scan Figure 6-8: Pressing the * button while collecting Line Scan data plots a flag at that location in the data. Flags are sequentially numbered. Flags are used to indicate a significant position in the data, for example, a target or a place where the surface material changes.

  • Page 76: Zoom (Changing Depth And Position Scales)

    Conquest 100 Line Scan arrows on the keypad. If you are stopped, you can press the Back button at the bottom of the screen to exit Line Scan mode. 6.8.2 Zoom (changing Depth and Position scales) Pressing Zoom switches the menu at the bottom (Figure 6-9) allowing you to change the horizontal and vertical scaling of the data you are viewing.
  • Page 77 Conquest 100 Line Scan Figure 6-10: Varying depth • Position - Pressing + and - under the Position button allows you to change the length of data display on a single screen. This is also known as horizontal scaling. The pre-set values range from 6’...

  • Page 78: Color

    Conquest 100 Line Scan 6.8.3 Color Pressing this button changes the color palette for the GPR Lines. There are 9 different color palette options. 6.8.4 Filter When the filter is on, flat-lying responses in the data (like the surface response described in Section 2.2) are filtered out so that shallow hyperbolic responses from objects like rebar and...

  • Page 79: Concrete Cal

    Conquest 100 Line Scan Figure 6-13: Gain is used to amplify the signal to enhance the weaker targets. The same GPR Line is displayed with gain values of 1, 3, 5, and 8. A gain of 1 is under-gained and you might miss something. A gain of 8 is over-gained and difficult to interpret.
  • Page 80 Conquest 100 Line Scan Figure 6-14: Concrete Cal menu A red crosshair will appear on the screen, along with a dialog box showing the position and depth to the center of the crosshair. Once you have determined the Concrete Cal (see below), you can touch the screen and drag the crosshair to accurately determine the depth and position of any object.

  • Page 81: Interps

    Conquest 100 Line Scan Figure 6-15: After you have adjusted the Concrete Cal, press Apply to accept the new value. Lines should NOT be used for the Concrete Cal calculation if they have any of the following features: 1. Very shallow targets, less than 2” deep.
  • Page 82 Conquest 100 Line Scan Figure 6-16: Adding Interps over rebar Figure 6-17: Available colors for Interps...

  • Page 83: No Save Mode

    Conquest 100 Line Scan 6.9 No Save Mode No Save Mode allows you to acquire data without saving it. Everything operates the same as in Line Scan mode, with two differences: 1. There is no Interps button. 2. You can draw arrows to highlight features. Touch the screen where you want the head of the arrow to appear, and then swipe away in the direction of the shaft.
  • Page 84 Conquest 100 Line Scan...

  • Page 85: Grid Scan

    The area of interest can be where you need to drill, cut, or where general information is desired for a variety of purposes. To make depth slice images, Conquest 100 must acquire data in a grid pattern. The standard grids can be either metric or imperial units.

  • Page 86: Larger Grids

    Conquest 100 Grid Scan minimum suggested survey size for local area investigations. These grids can be taped together to create larger sizes explained in the section below. Units on grid must match units in Conquest Setup Figure 7-1: Grids are 24” x 24” or 600 x 600 mm. Alpha lines are labeled A, B, C etc. and Numeric lines are labeled 1, 2, 3 etc.

  • Page 87: Grid Scan Setup

    Once you have your grid mat in place, you are now ready to acquire Grid Scan data. Press Grid Scan from the main menu, this will take you to the menu in Figure 7-3. If you are using the Conquest 100 Enhanced system, ensure you are in the Project that you want to work in.
  • Page 88 Conquest 100 Grid Scan Figure 7-3: Grid Scan menu lets you configure parameters for Grid Scan. • Grid Number - Grid Scans are numbered from 1 to 20. Pressing +/- on the bottom menu will increment/decrement the grid number. Alternatively, pressing the grid number button itself will show the screen in Figure 7-4.

  • Page 89: Grids Containing Data

    Conquest 100 Grid Scan Figure 7-4: This screen allows the user to directly input the grid they wish to go to 7.6 Grids Containing Data If the grid number is in red, then some data exists in that grid (Figure 7-5). This may be either a fully collected grid, or a partially collected grid.

  • Page 90: Surveying The Grid

    Conquest 100 Grid Scan • Delete Grid – Press this to delete the grid data. You will be prompted to confirm again. 7.7 Surveying the Grid Once your grid parameters have been set, press Start to open the grid collection screen (Figure 7-6).

  • Page 91: Collecting Grid Lines

    Conquest 100 Grid Scan Figure 7-7: Properly position the Sensor Head on a grid line before scanning. Position the center of the Sensor Head at the start of the line number indicated on the screen. Use the arrows on the sides and top to center it on the base line and the arrows on the top and ends to center it on the line to be collected (Figure 7-7).
  • Page 92 Conquest 100 Grid Scan Figure 7-8: After collecting a line, the collected data is displayed on the left Under the GPR Line image, the PCD response is shown in red and DynaQ line under that. The color of the DynaQ bar indicates the quality of the data at that point along the line:...

  • Page 93: Lineview

    Conquest 100 Grid Scan 7.10 LineView To display the currently selected grid line on the full screen, press the LineView button (Figure 7-9). Figure 7-9: Switching to LineView from within Grid Collection. This displays the grid line along with the Zoom, Color, Filter, and Gain menu options for...

  • Page 94: Reviewing, Re-Collecting & Skipping Lines

    Conquest 100 Grid Scan 7.11 Reviewing, Re-collecting & Skipping Lines During grid collection, if you need to review a previous line: 1. Press Grid Line +/- on the Display Unit or 2. Use the 4-way directional arrows on the Display Unit or Sensor Head The white line on the grid will correspond to whatever line is selected, and the GPR Line is displayed (if that line has been collected).

  • Page 95: Sliceview

    Conquest 100 SliceView SliceView A key feature of Conquest is its ability to transform the raw sensor information into a series of depth-based slice images cutting down through the concrete (Figure 8-1). In general, depth slice images are generated after all the lines in the grid have been collected, but images can also be generated when a partial grid (minimum 3 lines) has been collected.

  • Page 96: Sliceview Screen

    Conquest 100 SliceView 8.1 SliceView Screen The SliceView screen is shown in Figure 8-2: Depth Concrete slice range Depth slice indicator Line Scan displayed on left Figure 8-2: The SliceView screen displays a 1 inch (25mm) thick depth slice on the right and a GPR Line on the left.
  • Page 97 Conquest 100 SliceView Figure 8-3: To display a Grid Line in full screen, press the LineView button This displays the grid line along with the Zoom, Color, Filter, Gain, and Concrete Cal menu options for modifying the image (Section 6.8).
  • Page 98 Conquest 100 SliceView Figure 8-4: Screen image after switching from depth slice view to PCD view • Drill Locator – pressing this takes you into modified menu which shows a drill hole superimposed over the data. The drill size can be changed by pressing the Drill Size -/+ button.
  • Page 99 Conquest 100 SliceView position of the drill locator. The alpha/numeric coordinates and the drill diameter will be listed on the left. While the drill locator is on, switch to the PCD display or cycle through the depth slices to make sure you aren’t going to hit an embedded object at any depth.
  • Page 100 Conquest 100 SliceView Figure 8-7: With Grid Lines ON (top), the grid lines are superimposed on the grid image. With Grid Lines set to PARTIAL (middle), lines are only displayed every 12 inches (or 300 mm). The position of the currently displayed GPR Line on the left is indicated by a white line on the depth slice on the right.
  • Page 101 Conquest 100 SliceView o Color (left side) – change the depth slice color palette, cycles between 1-9 o Color (right side) – cycles between LOW, MEDIUM and HIGH sensitivity display of the depth slice. A setting of HIGH is useful for revealing weaker targets in the concrete, like non-metallic conduits which can sometimes be difficult to see.

  • Page 102: Recollecting Lines In The Grid Scan

    Conquest 100 SliceView 8.2 Recollecting Lines in the Grid Scan After looking at the grid data in SliceView you may discover that one or more grid lines need to be re-collected (maybe the starting position was off or rebar appear to “bend” in the depth slices when they shouldn’t).
  • Page 103 Conquest 100 SliceView Marking the site will obviously be dictated by the site conditions. In an open concrete structure at a construction area site you can use chalk or a crayon to mark the surface. In finished floor areas one may want to use a washable marker, tape, or some other type of easily removable indicator.
  • Page 104 Conquest 100 SliceView...

  • Page 105: Demonstration Data

    Demonstration Data Demonstration Data Demo Data is pre-loaded on all Conquest 100 systems, and is found in the Demo Project folder (from the main screen, press the minus button when you are in Project 1). The Demo Project folder contains 1 line and 1 grid.
  • Page 106 Conquest 100 Demonstration Data Grid 1 The dimensions of the grid are 48” x 48”, with lines collected every 2” apart. This was collected on a suspended concrete slab. As we slice down from the top, the first feature is visible on the 5-6”...

  • Page 107: Capturing Screens And Emailing Mini Reports

    Conquest 100 Capturing Screens and Emailing Mini Reports 10 Capturing Screens and Emailing Mini Reports 10.1 Capturing Screens If you would like to save an image of the current screen, press the camera button on the Display Unit. If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi network, a message appears confirming the name of the file the image was saved to (Figure 10-1).

  • Page 108: Using The Hotspot On Your Smartphone

    Conquest 100 Capturing Screens and Emailing Mini Reports Figure 10-2: Message after pressing the Camera button on the Display Unit to capture the screen with Wi-Fi enabled and a connection to a wireless network. The user can enter an e-mail address to send the mini-report to.

  • Page 109: Mini-Reports

    Conquest 100 Capturing Screens and Emailing Mini Reports Figure 10-3: Setting up a Hotspot on an iPhone Note that when setting up a Personal Hotspot, you may be disconnected from any Wi-Fi networks. Vice-versa, if you have a Personal Hotspot setup, attempting to connect to a Wi-Fi network may disconnect your personal hotspot.
  • Page 110 Conquest 100 Capturing Screens and Emailing Mini Reports Figure 10-4: A Grid Scan mini report. The text is sent in the body of the e-mail and the image as an attachment.

  • Page 111: Transferring Data To A Pc

    Conquest 100 Transferring Data to a PC 11 Transferring Data to a PC Data can be exported to a PC by inserting a USB drive into the USB port (Figure 11-1). USB- memory stick Figure 11-1: Insert a USB memory stick into the USB port on the Display Unit to export data.

  • Page 112: Formatting Usb Sticks

    Project1.GPZ* *Only with Conquest 100 Enhanced If your system is not a Conquest 100 Enhanced, then all your screenshots will be in the Project1 directory, and no .GPZ files will be exported. Each successive export of data will create a new directory called ExportXX, where XX is incremented by 1 from the previous directory.

  • Page 113: Field Interpretations File

    Conquest 100 Transferring Data to a PC 11.3 Field Interpretations File If any interpretations are made a Field Interp Report file is created. This file is a CSV (Comma separated values) format, most commonly opened with Microsoft Excel. The file will list any Interps and Flags added to data in the field. The position, depth and color of each Interp is listed.
  • Page 114 Conquest 100 Transferring Data to a PC...

  • Page 115: Ekko_Project

    Transferring Data to a PC 11.5 EKKO_Project If you have a Conquest 100 Enhanced system, any line and grid data collected in a project are saved as a single .GPZ file (e.g. Project1.GPZ). This file can be opened with the EKKO_Project PC software.
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  • Page 117: Troubleshooting

    Check cables for problems like bent or recessed pins that can break the connection and cause system errors. The Conquest 100 comes with a second Sensor Cable. Replace the current cable with the second cable and try running the system and see if the problem goes away.

  • Page 118: Sensor Head Backwards Compatibility

    Troubleshooting 12.5 Sensor Head Backwards Compatibility The Conquest 100 is fully compatible with earlier versions of the Conquest Sensor Head and cable so if you have a Conquest Enhanced or Conquest SL Sensor Head available, try swapping these parts in one at a time and see if you can isolate the problem or solve it.

  • Page 119: Contacting The Vendor For Service

    Conquest 100 Troubleshooting every 6 months and, by reviewing the previous data, system problems can be detected early. As well, if there is a suspected problem with the system, this test grid could be collected and compared with earlier tests.
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  • Page 121: Care And Maintenance

    13.2 Battery and Charger The Conquest 100 is equipped with smart battery charging circuit to allow you to operate the Conquest 100 using the AC power while charging the battery inserted in the unit. The charging algorithms are designed to maximize battery life while ensuring the shortest possible charge time.
  • Page 122 Conquest 100 Care and Maintenance resistant plastic housing may start to wear. If this occurs, it is best to replace the skid pad. You can attempt this yourself by following the directions below or contact the vendor to get it replaced.

  • Page 123: Storage Cases

    Conquest 100 Care and Maintenance Carefully lift shell enough to access the skid pad at either one of the ends. Take note of the location of the skid pad on the base 4) Remove the worn skid pad (use of a flat painting scraper may be required to separate adhesive from the sensor base).
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  • Page 125: Parts List & Accessories

    The following is a list of spare parts available for purchase: 100-55-0024 AC Power Adapter 100-55-0025 Li-ion Battery Pack 100-60-0067 Conquest 100 Portable Carrying Case 100-54-0116 Mixed Disposable Grids 100-52-0116 Conquest Transducer Cable (1.75 m) 100-52-0117 Conquest Transducer Cable (3.5 m)

  • Page 126: Accessories

    Conquest 100 Parts List & Accessories 14.2 Accessories The following accessories are available for purchase...

  • Page 127: Technical Specifications

    Conquest 100 Technical Specifications 15 Technical Specifications Specifications Values Sensor head size 150 x 130 x 190 mm (5.84 x 5.00 x 7.38 in) Sensor weight 1.00 kg (2.18 lbs) Display Unit weight (without 2.83kg (6.24 lbs) battery) Battery weight 0.48 kg (1.05 lbs)
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  • Page 129: Appendix A: Health & Safety Certification

    Conquest 100 Appendix A: Health & Safety Certification Appendix A: Health & Safety Certification Radio frequency electromagnetic fields may pose a health hazard when the fields are intense. Normal fields have been studied extensively over the past 30 years with no conclusive epidemiology relating electromagnetic fields to health problems.
  • Page 130 Conquest 100 Appendix A: Health & Safety Certification...

  • Page 131: Appendix B: Gpr Emissions, Interference And Regulations

    Conquest 100 Appendix B: GPR Emissions, Interference and Regulations Appendix B: GPR Emissions, Interference and Regulations All governments have regulations on the level of electromagnetic emissions that an electronic apparatus can emit. The objective is to assure that one apparatus or device does not interfere with any other apparatus or device in such a way as to make the other apparatus non- functional.
  • Page 132 Conquest 100 Appendix B: GPR Emissions, Interference and Regulations WARNING Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Certification of this equipment has been carried out using approved cables and peripheral devices.
  • Page 133 Conquest 100 Appendix B: GPR Emissions, Interference and Regulations GPR Use Coordination FCC regulation 15.525(c) (updated in February 2007) requires users of GPR equipment to coordinate the use of their GPR equipment as described below: TITLE 47--TELECOMMUNICATION CHAPTER I--FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION PART 15_RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICES Subpart F_Ultra-Wideband Operation Sec.
  • Page 134 Conquest 100 Appendix B: GPR Emissions, Interference and Regulations (d) Users of authorized, coordinated UWB systems may transfer them to other qualified users and to different locations upon coordination of change of ownership or location to the FCC and coordination with existing authorized operations.
  • Page 135 Conquest 100 Appendix B: GPR Emissions, Interference and Regulations FCC GROUND PENETRATING RADAR COORDINATION NOTICE NAME: ADDRESS: CONTACT INFORMATION [ CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER AREA OF OPERATION [ COUNTIES STATES OR LARGER AREAS FCC ID: QJQ-CONQ-DE1 EQUIPMENT NOMENCLATURE: CONQUEST DE Send the information to: Frequency Coordination Branch., OET...

  • Page 136: Etsi Regulations For The Ec (European Community)

    Conquest 100 Appendix B: GPR Emissions, Interference and Regulations B-2 ETSI Regulations for the EC (European Community) In the European Community (EC), GPR instruments must conform to ETSI (European Technical Standards Institute) standard EN 302 066-1 v1.2.1. Details on individual country requirements for licensing are coordinated with this standard.

  • Page 137: A Industry Canada Regulations - English

    Conquest 100 Appendix B: GPR Emissions, Interference and Regulations B-3a Industry Canada Regulations - English Industry Canada published it regulations for ground penetrating radar (GPR) on Mar 29 2009 as part of the RSS-220 titled 'Devices Using Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Technology'.

  • Page 138: B Règlement D 'Industrie Canada - Français

    Conquest 100 Appendix B: GPR Emissions, Interference and Regulations B-3b Règlement d'Industrie Canada - Français Industrie Canada a publié des règlements pour les appareils géoradar (GPR) le 29 mars 2009, dans le cadre du RSS-220 intitulé "Dispositifs utilisant la bande ultra-large (UWB)".

  • Page 139: Appendix C: Instrument Interference

    Conquest 100 Appendix C: Instrument Interference Appendix C: Instrument Interference Immunity regulations place the onus on instrument/apparatus/device manufacturers to assure that extraneous interference will not unduly cause an instrument/apparatus/device to stop functioning or to function in a faulty manner. Based on independent testing house measurements, Sensors & Software Inc. systems comply with such regulations in Canada, USA, European Community and most other jurisdictions.
  • Page 140 Conquest 100 Appendix C: Instrument Interference...

  • Page 141: Appendix D: Safety Around Explosive Devices

    Conquest 100 Appendix D: Safety Around Explosive Devices Appendix D: Safety Around Explosive Devices Concerns are expressed from time to time on the hazard of GPR products being used near blasting caps and unexploded ordnance (UXO). Experience with blasting caps indicates that the power of Sensors &...
  • Page 142 Conquest 100 Appendix D: Safety Around Explosive Devices...

  • Page 143: Appendix E: Wi-Fi Module

    Conquest 100 Appendix E: Wi-Fi Module Appendix E: Wi-Fi Module FCC Notice: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

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