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- Page 1 MALÅ Ground Explorer HDR Series GX Antennas User Manual...
- Page 2 Our Thanks... Thank you for choosing Guideline Geo and MALÅ as your Ground Penetrating Radar solution provider. The very core of our corporate philosophy is to provide our users with the very best products, support and services. Our development team is committed to providing you with the most technologically advanced and easy-to-use GPR products with the capability to meet your needs for efficiency and productivity now, and into the future.
- Page 3 Guideline Geo shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of any information in this document, or any error or omission in such information, or any incorrect use of the product.
- Page 4 Table of Contents Preface ...........................5 Safety and Compliance User Notices ..................6 Get Ready. Set up. Go ......................7 Accessories and Optional Extras ....................8 Unpack. Inspect. Register ...................... 10 System Set Up and Measurement ................... 12 Mount the battery to the antenna ..................12 Connect the measurement wheel to the antenna ..............
- Page 5 Preface About this Manual This manual is written for the end user of the product and explains how to set up and configure the product, as well as providing detailed instruction on its use. Additional Resources GPR Training https://www.guidelinegeo.com/training-gpr-resistivity-seismics-tem/ GPR Method https://www.guidelinegeo.com/ground-penetrating-radar-gpr/ GPR Applications https://www.guidelinegeo.com/application-areas/...
- Page 6 Safety and Compliance User Notices This GPR-device is certified according to FCC, subpart 15, IC RSS-220 and ETSI EN 302 066- 1&2. According to the regulations stated in ETSI EN 302 066-1 (European Telecommunication Standards Institute): The control unit should not be left ON when leaving the system unattended. It should always be turned OFF when not in use.
- Page 7 Get Ready. Set up. Go This user manual walks through the steps for getting ready, setting up and basic operation of your new MALÅ GX GPR System. In this user manual the GX antennas are explained. Information on the MALÅ GX Controller or the MALÅ Controller App are found in separate user manuals.
- Page 8 Accessories and Optional Extras Rough Terrain Carts, MALÅ RTC and MALÅ RTC Mini MALÅ Rough Terrain carts, the RTC and the RTC Mini, are robust carriers for GX antennas designed to handle rough GPR surveying. The RTC cart is suitable for the GX antennas 160, 450 and 750 MHz and the RTC Mini for the GX antennas 450 and 750 MHz.
- Page 9 Measuring Wheels and String Encoder GX Measuring Wheel GX Spring-loaded Wheel String Encoder Others To the GX system there is also: • GNSS bracket and extension pole for easy attachment of a GNSS antenna on the GPR antenna or the RTC / RTC Mini. •...
- Page 10 File any claim for shipping damage with the carrier immediately after discovery of the damage and before the equipment is put into use. Any claims for missing equipment or parts should be filed with Guideline Geo within fourteen (14) business days from the receipt of the equipment.
- Page 11 Repacking and Shipping The Guideline Geo packing kit is specially designed for shipping MALÅ GX antennas. The packing kit should be used whenever shipping is necessary. If original packing materials are unavailable, pack the instrument in a box that is large enough to allow at least 80 mm of shock absorbing material to be placed all around the instrument.
- Page 12 System Set Up MALÅ GX HDR is an integrated system, consisting of a GX antenna and the GX Controller or mobile device with the MALÅ Controller App installed, linked through Wi-Fi or wire. Note: A single data/power cable can be used for communication between the GX antenna and the GX controller.
- Page 13 Power up antenna and Wi-Fi Start the MALÅ GX antenna by pressing the power button on the antenna, make sure the Wi-Fi is powered as well. Also start up the GX Controller or the mobile device with the MALÅ Controller App.
- Page 14 Measurements with GX Controller If measurements are carried out with the dedicated GX Controller, see the GX Controller User Manual for further instructions on measurement settings. Measurements with a mobile device and MALÅ Controller App If measurements are carried out with a mobile device and the MALÅ...
- Page 15 GPS-unit. This LED switches to continuous light • INFO: This LED indicates a serious system error, whenever active. Please contact your local Guideline Geo representative. Antenna Battery Maintenance and Charging A 12V/8.7Ah Li-ion battery pack is shipped with the MALÅ...
- Page 16 To remove and charge the antenna battery, pull the battery release pin on the rear of the battery module and gently remove the battery pack by lifting upward and in a backward direction. When re-mounting the battery, gently attach the d-sub connector on front of the battery with the d-sub on the mounting tower.
- Page 17 Powering the GX antenna from the optional battery bag or other external battery source With the use of the optional antenna battery adaptor, the GX antenna can be powered from the optional battery bag together with a dummy battery mounted on the antenna. There are also cables available for use together with external 12 V batteries.
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