KTS-Electronic GPA 3000 User Manual

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GPA 3000
User's Manual
KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG
Germany

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  • Page 1 Ground Penetrating Analyzer GPA 3000 User’s Manual KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG Germany...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Display during data recording ..............18 5.1.2 Display after completion of data recording ..........18 Display alternatives ................19 5.2.1 Representation proportional or quadratically ..........19 5.2.2 Data presentation - absolute or relative ............ 19 KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG – GPA 3000...
  • Page 3 System requirements and license agreements ..........23 System requirements ................23 License agreements ................23 Utilization regulations ................24 Liability exclusions ................. 24 Warranty ......................24 After expiration date ................25 Legal note ....................25 Contact ....................... 25 KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG – GPA 3000...
  • Page 4: General Guidelines

    The GPA 3000 is the new development of KTS-Electronic. Our professional 3D ground scanner is equipped with the most powerful sensors. The GPA 3000 set includes the innovative 1 meter super probe, which is equipped with different sensors that can be selected by pressing the search depth button. The search power is selectable in a range from 10 m to 25 m without the need for exchanging probes.
  • Page 5: Scope Of Delivery

    1.3 Scope of delivery Hardware:  GPA 3000 electronic unit with Bluetooth® incl. installed li-ion battery  Universal probe 60 cm (23.62") incl. bag  Super probe 1m (39") incl. bag  Carbon telescope bar with bag  Tablet Computer with KTS software li-ion battery and bag ...
  • Page 6: Hardware Operation

    Afterwards the sensor cable must be connected to the electronic unit. Your device is now ready for use. GPA 3000 Universal probe 60 cm with carbon telescope bar and electronic unit With the allen key the rod is fastened to the electronic unit.
  • Page 7 Fig.: GPA 3000 with electronic unit and universal probe Mounted GPA 3000 with carbon rod and cable as well as connection to electronic unit. GPA 3000 Super probe Plug Super probe into the provided shaft and connect with the electronic unit with the help of allen key.
  • Page 8: Electronic Unit

    The measured data is automatically digitized and will be transformed wireless via Bluetooth to the tablet computer.The blue LED flashes after activation, constant light signifies the Bluetooth connection. Fig.: Front of electronic unit (GPA 3000) KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG - GPA 3000...
  • Page 9: Starting The Electronic

    2.3 Starting the electronic The Bluetooth-connection allows a fast and save transfer of measured data from GPA 3000 to the tablet computer – in contrast to other devices, which record data via parallel interface. Through the On-/Off-button one also can control the current battery condition (graphically and in percent).
  • Page 10: Start Of Program

    Boot up the PC and double-click on the KTS-3D icon, then start the KTS software. GPA 3000 automatically will be connected to the computer (be sure that GPA 3000 is activated before you start KTS 3D-Software). Should this not be the case, please see 6.7.
  • Page 11: Start-Button

    3.1.3 Transfer of measurement data The provided USB-stick can also be used for the transfer of measurement data; you are able to transmit to other PCs and call up all informations for further processings. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG - GPA 3000...
  • Page 12: Presentation

    The dryer the soil, the more precise the results. Split the area you want to measure into even tracks. You may choose between 2 methods: 3.2.1 Search in one direction KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG - GPA 3000...
  • Page 13: Search In Counter Direction

    For precise measurements the walking speed should be constant while pacing the tracks. Hereby objects can be detected at the same spot during counter direction. For exact measurements track lengths between 5 to 10 Meters are expedient. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG - GPA 3000...
  • Page 14: Program Operations

    [+] and [-] 4.1.2 Display range The display shows a 3-dimensional, colored presentation of the measured values. While moving the mouse with pressed left mouse button the presentation can be rotated. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG - GPA 3000...
  • Page 15: Menu Bar

    4.3 Options window The options window is divided into four categories. 4.3.1 Paths With the path modulation the index is defined for data storage. A selection dialogue appears after the [search] button is pressed. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG - GPA 3000...
  • Page 16: Colors And Coordinates

    Here colors for the coordinate display, graphic cursor and background can be selected. After the appropriate corresponding buttons have been activated, a color-selection dialogue shows up. 4.3.3 Languages For operation the program can completely be switched to languages shown below. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG - GPA 3000...
  • Page 17: Serial Interface

    Before data acquisition various settings must be carried out. The track length defines – together with the values per track – the distance (see field step width) between every single measurement. The values per track are limited to 100 maximum. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG - GPA 3000...
  • Page 18: Display During Data Recording

    5.1.2 Display after completion of data recording Illustration results from the under 6.1.1 pictured two-dimensional representation. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG - GPA 3000...
  • Page 19: Display Alternatives

    Assure yourself that the indicated value lies between 0 to 5. Should this not be the case, change the search direction slightly so that above value appears. The further search process is decribed under 6.3. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG - GPA 3000...
  • Page 20: Search With The Super Probe

    To mark relevant sectors, it is reasonable to scan large areas in the live mode at first so that afterwards controlling in the 3D is more precise. If the live mode stops unexpectedly, press the “start” button again and continue with the search. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG - GPA 3000...
  • Page 21: Search Mode

    After each charging the connecting cable for the battery charger should be removed. A voltage transformer enables charging in the car. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG - GPA 3000...
  • Page 22: Driver-Reinstalling (Only By Reinstalling)

    Select Ezurio Blu 2I. In the next window insert the password “1234” and go to “Next” (the device will automatically instal the suitable drivers). Finally click the Close-button to conclude the procedure. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG - GPA 3000...
  • Page 23: System Requirements And License Agreements

    Restart the software and the device will automatically be connected to the computer. The LED lights up permanently and GPA 3000 is operational. For additional application see that Bluetooth is active and GPA 3000 is on (above proceedings must not be repeated).
  • Page 24: Utilization Regulations

    Defective parts will be repaired gratuitous or will be replaced by efficient parts of our choice. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG reserves the right to exchange a device by an equal valued replacement unit in case the returned product cannot be required in an appropriate budget time frame.
  • Page 25: After Expiration Date

    8.1 After expiration date KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG can agree upon a service after expiry of guarantee. In this case repairing and shipment will be charged.

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