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C-thrue
IDS Geo
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE
MNG/2024/002
Rev. 1.0
March 2024
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  • Page 1 User Manual C-thrue IDS Geo ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE MNG/2024/002 Rev. 1.0 March 2024 User Manual...
  • Page 2 C-thrue – Ver. 002 – User Manual Mod: MDM/011/M2 Rev10 IDS GeoRadar Srl MNG/2024/002 Rev. 1.0 2/ 65...
  • Page 3 Use of the Manual This Manual is intended to be used solely by authorized user of IDS GeoRadar Systems. It is specific for internal business purpose only. If you are not an authorized user, you are NOT allowed to read this Manual and you must return it to IDS GeoRadar as soon as possible. Access to and use of this Manual is also provided subject to the acceptance of the Disclaimer set out below.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION ............................................15 ................................................. 15 ELIVERY ONTENTS 4.1.1 C-thrue concrete scanner (868510) ......................................... 15 4.1.2 C-thrue full concrete scanner package (SAP 6014777) ................................... 17 4.1.3 C-thrue XS (SAP 1002690) ............................................17 ..............................................19 THRUE ONFIGURATION ....................................21 THRUE FULL CONCRETE SCANNER PACKAGE...
  • Page 5 OW TO ACTIVATE ............................................41 OW TO ACTIVATE SENSOR ........................................... 42 OW TO CHECK THE BATTERY STATUS HOW TO WORK ON SITE WITH C-THRUE FULL CONCRETE SCANNER PACKAGE ............................43 ........................................ 43 OW TO USE THE THRUE WITH EMOTE ANDLE ....................................
  • Page 6 EMOVAL NFORMATION 10.3 ................................................53 ERIODICAL HECK 10.4 ........................................53 ROPER SYSTEM USE AND TRANSPORT SHIPPING IDS GEORADAR SUPPORT ............................................54 11.1 ..................................................54 ORLD 11.2 ..........................................54 OW TO MANAGE RETURN FOR ERVICE IDS GeoRadar Srl MNG/2024/002 Rev. 1.0...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    This document describes the C-thrue radar system and its accessories using the system that has undergone the IDS GeoRadar training for C-thrue (including the C-thrue XS); it relates to the concepts the user should learn and accessories. Training to users, may also be delivered by either IDS before initiating the utilization of these devices.

  • Page 8: Ce Marking

    The use of the C-thrue Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) may be subject to local regulations. In Europe, according to the ECC Decision ECC/DEC/(04)08, the use of the RDC is authorized for indoor use only. 1.6 CE marking...

  • Page 9: How To Read The Manual

    • Description Type C-thrue and accessories installation and use. It is strongly recommended to go through this manual thoroughly, and to Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, read it carefully. However, as the document is divided into a first part that is if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 10: Reference

    Receiver: part of the antenna dedicated to detecting the radar signals. Augmented Reality: Digital on-site representation of data and targets through the external PC. 2.4 Reference 2.4.1 Bibliography [BD1] MNG_2017_011_18_C-thrue User Manual IDS GeoRadar Srl MNG/2024/002 Rev. 1.0 10/ 65...

  • Page 11: Safety Directions

    The intended use of the C-thrue system and its accessories is the survey of in death or serious injury. concrete structure, in general, including but not limited to: PRECAUTION: Local safety authorities and safety experts must be •...

  • Page 12: Hazard Of Use

    SAFETY DIRECTIONS Mod: MDM/011/M2 Rev 10 • To inform IDS GeoRadar s.r.l. immediately if the product and the WARNING: ELECTROCUTION application becomes unsafe. Because of the risk of electrocution, it is dangerous to use • To ensure that the traffic laws, the national laws, regulations,...
  • Page 13 IDS GeoRadar and follow the system that IDS GeoRadar has set up to permit the separate collection of the apparatus at its life end. Adequate separate collection for its subsequent recycling,...
  • Page 14 SAFETY DIRECTIONS Mod: MDM/011/M2 Rev 10 NOTICE: Only IDS GeoRadar authorized technical service are entitled to repair this product. WARNING: Short circuit of battery terminals Risk of fire, electric shock, and damage. PRECAUTIONS: Keep away any metallic or wet objects from the battery terminals inside battery housing.

  • Page 15: General Description

    IDS GeoRadar C-thrue Concrete Scanner, includes three possible configurations: 1. C-thrue concrete scanner (SAP 868510), Fig. 2 C-thrue Concrete Scanner (868510) (side view, on the right side) 2. C-thrue full concrete scanner package (SAP 6014777), • 6 C-thrue Reflective bars (869050) Fig. 3, 3.
  • Page 16 Mod: MDM/011/M2 Rev 10 Fig. 4 Li-ion C-thrue battery (865421) • C-thrue battery charger (865515) Fig. 5, with Shuko, UK and US adapters, Fig. 6 C-thrue paper grid (891907) Also, a set of sticky gums to be used to fix reflective bars on top of the survey surface, is included in the hardcase (Fig.

  • Page 17: C-Thrue Full Concrete Scanner Package (Sap 6014777)

    Fig. 10 PC for AR kit 4.1.3 C-thrue XS (SAP 1002690) C-thrue XS is a further optional package that can be used either in combination with C-thrue, or as a stand-alone tool. It includes the following: • C-thrue XS rigid case (1002417) Fig. 11, where all the next items listed, are stored.
  • Page 18 C-thrue XS safety lace (867952) Fig. 13, Fig. 15 C-thrue connection cable (989840) C-thrue XS, can also be provided with an optional handle that is the same as the one of C-thrue (Fig. 8). If not available already, this can be purchased separately, and it is delivered with a soft bag Fig.

  • Page 19: C-Thrue Configuration

    4.2 C-thrue Configuration D) Battery compartment, E) Front side Laser, F) C-thrue reference point synchronized with cursor on Screen (Fig. 18), The basic configuration is the C-thrue concrete scanner, and it features the following components: • A) Multi-touchscreen, B) Handle with start/stop button, C) Wheels with (4) encoders (Fig.
  • Page 20 USB stick. Do not insert in the USB port any other type of external device. C-thrue includes a double polarization antenna (HH antenna in the front and VV antenna in the back). Dual polarization facilitates the detection of both first and second levels of rebars.

  • Page 21: C-Thrue Full Concrete Scanner Package Configuration

    4.3 C-thrue full concrete scanner package Configuration The PC including pre-installed SW namely, C-thrue Remote Desktop SW (to remotely control the C-thrue by using the Remote Handle and The full configuration of C-thrue, is characterized by the following additional PC), and C-thrue Augmented Reality SW (Fig. 22), features with respect to the basic C-thrue Concrete scanner: •...

  • Page 22: C-Thrue Xs Configuration

    PURPLE: start error (restart). • The 5m Connection cable: H) Connector to the (E) Power and data cable port (Fig. 25), I) connector to the C-thrue XS splitter plug (L) Fig. Fig. 25 C-thrue XS Connection cable Fig. 24 C-thrue XS antenna IDS GeoRadar Srl MNG/2024/002 Rev.
  • Page 23 • The Splitter: L) Plug to the C-thrue XS Connection cable (I), M) USB plug to the Remote Desktop PC for C-thrue XS, N) LAN plug to the Remote Desktop PC for C-thrue XS (Fig. 26). Fig. 26 C-thrue XS splitter •...

  • Page 24: How To Set Up C-Thrue And Accessories

    C-thrue and its accessories. 5.1 How to set up C-thrue To mount basic configuration of C-thrue and start using it, the following steps should be performed: 1. Open the Hardcase and take off the main systems and accessories included (Fig.

  • Page 25: How To Set Up C-Thrue Full Concrete Package

    Starting from the set up as per previous paragraph 5.1 above, go through the following steps: 1. Place the hook system of the Remote Handle, on top of the C-thrue handle, with the screw towards the right side of the system (Fig. 32), Fig.
  • Page 26 (Fig. 34), 5. Plug the cable of the remote handle, to the connector on top of the C-thrue plug panel in front and below its handle(Fig. 21). Fig. 34 coupling the Remote Handle, step 3 4.

  • Page 27: How To Set Up C-Thrue Xs

    Fig. 37 C-thrue XS stand-alone set up, step 2 splitter (Fig. 36), 3. Plug the LAN plug and the USB plug of the C-thrue XS splitter, onto the LAN and USB connector of the PC where the C-thrue Remote Desktop software is Installed.

  • Page 28: How To Set Up C-Thrue Xs With C-Thrue

    Mod: MDM/011/M2 Rev 10 5.3.2 How to set up C-thrue XS with C-thrue 1. Plug one end of the C-thrue XS connection cable onto the C-thrue XS antenna (Fig. 39), Fig. 39 C-thrue XS with C-thrue set up, step 1 2.

  • Page 29: How To Activate Sw License

    Geosystems Software Licensing Introduction & Installation User Manual. Note; Before starting the License Activation Procedure, make sure that CLM SW is installed into the PC. Once the latest version of C-thrue Remote Desktop software has been downloaded from the myDownload area of myWorld (https://myworld- portal.leica-geosystems.com), User may proceed with the installation...
  • Page 30 Mod: MDM/011/M2 Rev 10 5. Press FINISH to complete the installation and run the SW 6. Run C-thrueRD software, 7. Enter the Settings Menu of C-thrue Remote Desktop software 8. Select the About tab 9. Press the License button 10. Enter the location where the license is installed 1.

  • Page 31: How To Work On Site With C-Thrue

    7 HOW TO WORK ON SITE WITH C-THRUE Starting from the Main Menu page, the complete workflow that can be As the C-thrue is turned on (Fig. 31) the Main Menu page shall be visualized carried out by using C-thrue, includes the following (Table 1): on the screen (Fig.

  • Page 32: How To Customize Users Settings

    HOW TO WORK ON SITE WITH C-THRUE Mod: MDM/011/M2 Rev 10 • 7.1 How to customize Users Settings Aspect Ratio (using the slider), To Enter the Settings Menu, press the icon on the main menu page • Depth Range (using the slider), (Fig.

  • Page 33: How To Customize International Settings

    HOW TO WORK ON SITE WITH C-THRUE Mod: MDM/011/M2 Rev 10 o Run a known distance (1 m in the example) Fig. 43 International Settings menu o Press Finish to Apply new Encoder step 7.1.3 How to customize Update Settings As the User presses the icon, Fig.

  • Page 34: How To Customize Network And Survey Settings

    HOW TO WORK ON SITE WITH C-THRUE Mod: MDM/011/M2 Rev 10 • To update SW and FW version: Grid Settings (to activate the Autostop of the scan at a specified • distance, and the spacing between scans), Upload on a USB memory stick the *.zip file including the latest SW a FW version downloadable from myWorld website, •...

  • Page 35: How To Work In Single Scan Mode

    HOW TO WORK ON SITE WITH C-THRUE Mod: MDM/011/M2 Rev 10 7.2 How to work in Single Scan Mode As the User presses the icon, window of Fig. 47 shall pop up and the following operations can be carried out: Fig.
  • Page 36 (i.e. the colour palette of the B-scan). During acquisition with C-thrue, it is possible to click with a finger on a (by the icon ), or can be deleted (by the icon...

  • Page 37: How To Work In Grid Mode

    • Install the (6) reflective bars on the surface to be surveyed, as shown in Fig. 53. The C-thrue, shall be moved (parallel and perpendicular alternatively, in push or pull mode) inside the area defined by the reflective bars that as minor ticks each 5cm and major ticks each 10cm.
  • Page 38 HOW TO WORK ON SITE WITH C-THRUE Mod: MDM/011/M2 Rev 10 • The icon is enabled to visualize the tomography in the C-scan panel (Fig. 56). The tomography view is the map obtained by the interpolation of the single acquisition lines. By pressing on the...

  • Page 39: With Laser Disables And Paper Grid

    HOW TO WORK ON SITE WITH C-THRUE Mod: MDM/011/M2 Rev 10 • The paper grid so obtained, shall define a 1x1metre area (Fig. 58), • The arrows icon allows to visualize previous or next B- scans with respect to the current view.
  • Page 40 HOW TO WORK ON SITE WITH C-THRUE Mod: MDM/011/M2 Rev 10 Fig. 60 acquisition of longitudinal lines in grid mode with paper grid Fig. 59 paper grid acquisition mode screen The Paper Grid is even released in inch format with a single covering area of 40x20 In and 40x40 In matching the two papers;...

  • Page 41: How To Explore Existing Survey

    7.5 How to activate Lasers Lasers located in the front (one) and on the side (one on the left and one on the right side) of the C-thrue, are used in combination with reflective bars for As the User presses the icon, the Survey Explore window of Fig.

  • Page 42: How To Check The Battery Status

    HOW TO WORK ON SITE WITH C-THRUE Mod: MDM/011/M2 Rev 10 Fig. 65 Battery status check Fig. 64 Activation on EM sensor To Activate the EM sensor, follow the steps below: • Turn on the system by pressing the power button Fig. 31, •...

  • Page 43: How To Work On Site With C-Thrue Full Concrete Scanner Package

    PC tablet. Enabling of this function is done through the following steps: The Augmented Reality kit includes: 1. Turn on C-thrue (Fig. 31), and Enable the C-thrue Wi-Fi (7.6), 1. 4 QR codes stickers 2. Turn on the Tablet where the Remote Desktop Connection software 2.
  • Page 44 HOW TO WORK ON SITE WITH C-THRUE FULL CONCRETE SCANNER PACKAGE Mod: MDM/011/M2 Rev 10 Fig. 66 C-thrue Remote Desktop main page Fig. 67 the Project Tab icon shall appear if the wi-fi is enabled in one device, while in 6.
  • Page 45 Mod: MDM/011/M2 Rev 10 7. The tab (Fig. 69), is the panel to be used to connect the PC and the C-thrue via WiFi and to use C-thrue functions via the RDC. 8. Press the to activate the RDC, Fig. 70 the Remote Desktop connection tab (Connected) 10.
  • Page 46 HOW TO WORK ON SITE WITH C-THRUE FULL CONCRETE SCANNER PACKAGE Mod: MDM/011/M2 Rev 10 12. Customize all the Network and Survey Setting as described in The survey is Only export in C- present only thrue system. Paragraph 7.1.4. in velta 13.

  • Page 47: How To Use C-Thrue With Augmented Reality Kit

    8.3 How to use C-thrue with Augmented Reality kit As a C-thrue survey in grid mode has been collected, concrete scanner data can be visualized on a PC table screen where the Augmented Reality software is installed. To do this, follow the steps, below: 1.
  • Page 48 Fig. 77 AR software image Fig. 76 visualizing the C-thrue survey with Augmented Reality 8. C-thrue data relating to the survey collected at that location where the tablet is aiming to, are visualized on the tablet screen (Fig. 77). It is possible to customize the view through the following tools: a.

  • Page 49: How To Work On Site ...C- Thrue Xs Stand Alone

    Status LED on the C-thrue XS antenna shall turn into blue color. As C-thrue XS is set up as described in Paragraph 5.3.1, follow the steps below: 1. Turn on the PC tablet plugged to C-thrue XS and where the C- thrueRD software is installed, 2.

  • Page 50: How To Customize Users Settings

    HOW TO WORK ON SITE WITH C-THRUE XS Mod: MDM/011/M2 Rev 10 7. C-thrue XS is now ready to work. 9.1.1 How to customize Users settings To customize Users Setting, follow the steps below: 1. Press the on the Main Page menu Fig. 79, and the window shall pop up.

  • Page 51: How To Work On Site ...C- Thrue Xs With C- Thrue

    How to Explore existing Survey below: To Explore the Existing Survey, follow the steps below: 1. Turn on the C-thrue (Fig. 31) and the system main page shall pop up on the system touchscreen Fig. 79 1. Press on the icon, on the main page menu Fig.

  • Page 52: Care And Transport

    PRECAUTION: Verify if the cleaning products are compliant The C-thrue and accessories should be cleaned periodically using a damp with electronic devices. cloth. NOTICE: If the system is dirty, connectors and encoders may not work properly.
  • Page 53 NOTICE: All the cables and connectors should be verified at is delivered. each use of the system Precautions: In case of any damage of cables or connectors, immediately inform IDS GeoRadar to follow up on removal and replacement. IDS GeoRadar Srl MNG/2024/002 Rev. 1.0 53/ 65...
  • Page 54 With direct access to myWorld, the User IDS GeoRadar, implements an internal ticket system to handle the repair of can access all relevant services. The availability of services depends on the its Products worldwide. In this respect, for the global IDS Customer Support instrument model.
  • Page 55 Depending on cases and the type of possible repair, return may be towards the local Representative of IDS or to the IDS GeoRadar main factory. 4. Prior return of the goods, wait for the IDS logistic office to provide a reference number for the return case and shipping instructions.
  • Page 56 Initial Precautions for Setting-up and Use of the Products. In no event IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. shall be liable for special, direct, The User/Buyer, for setting-up and using the Products, shall consult indirect, incidental, exemplary, punitive or consequential damages the official documentation provided by IDS GeoRadar S.r.l.
  • Page 57 APPENDIX A DISCLAIMER Mod: MDM/011/M2 Rev 9 In no event IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. shall be liable for special, direct, earthquake, flooding or other natural disasters or indirect, incidental, exemplary, punitive or consequential damages unexpected events. including, but not limited to, loss of profits or revenue, caused by...

  • Page 58: Appendix B Technical Specifications

    Maximum measured e.i.r.p. 0.042 mW in air (Wi-Fi switched off) SOFTWARE FEATURES • Number of Antennas Quick start-up. C-thrue software • Real time radar data acquisition, processing Antenna Polarization Horizontal and Vertical and visualization in B-Scan. Number of Radar Channels •...
  • Page 59 Positioning system Integrated wheel encoder Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals: Connectivity Ethernet to PC or C-thrue The product is designed to be handheld and the minimum Power USB 3.0 or C-thrue distance between the user and any radiating elements is about 100 mm.
  • Page 60 APPENDIX C C-THRUE / C-THRUE-XS CONFORMITY TO EUROPEAN REGULATION Mod: MDM/011/M2 Rev 9 APPENDIX C C-THRUE / C-THRUE-XS CONFORMITY TO EUROPEAN REGULATION CONFORMITY TO EUROPEAN REGULATIONS The equipment conform to the following requirements set by EC regulations, including subsequent modifications, and to the legislation set by the member states...
  • Page 61 FCC regulations. the UWB device. This material shall be submitted to the following address: Frequency Coordination Branch., OET Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, SW Washington, D.C. 20554 ATTN: UWB Coordination IDS GeoRadar Srl MNG/2024/002 Rev. 1.0 61/ 65...
  • Page 62 Cet équipement géoradar doit être utilisé que par des organismes d'application de la interférences susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable de l'appareil. loi, des instituts de recherche scientifique, des sociétés minières commerciales, des IDS GeoRadar Srl MNG/2024/002 Rev. 1.0 62/ 65...
  • Page 63 : Cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d'interférences. Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable de l'appareil APPENDIX F OPENSOURCE LIBRARY C-thrue Remote Desktop SW makes use of the following Open Source libraries • libusb-1.0.22 •...

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    How the error is showed Troubleshooting persists after the message Battery battery charging, a replacement of The user has the battery is Acquisition moved the radar necessary. Radar speed limit too fast. Please go exceeded slowly IDS GeoRadar Srl MNG/2024/002 Rev. 1.0 64/ 65...

  • Page 65: Appendix H Contacts

    APPENDIX H CONTACTS Mod: MDM/011/M2 Rev 9 APPENDIX H CONTACTS The IDS GeoRadar Support team is available to answer any question about: • general enquiries • request of advertising material • technical issues • As well as listening to your suggestions too.

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