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All rights reserved. This manual cannot be copied or transmitted, in any format, via any means, electronic or printed or any other, including photocopies, recordings, and any other storage means, without the authorization of SIG. U.M. PERMEA3-V12 – JAN 25- PAGE 1...
SIG PERMEA3 – User Manual INTRODUCTION • The PERMEA3 represents the new generation of permeameters or infiltrometers. It is designed to measure the ability of a medium (like the soil) to transmit a liquid flow, called permeability or hydraulic conductivity. The test is performed by temporarily saturating the soil at the bottom of a borehole, above the water table.
A saturation phase is always necessary. Depending on the soil porosity this first phase may last from a few minutes to several hours. When the saturation is reached the flow becomes permanent, and the value of K becomes constant. U.M. PERMEA3-V12 – JAN 25- PAGE 4...
The time of an infiltration cycle is computed to output the resulting permeability coefficient K (in mm/h). The PERMEA3 can measure K values between 0 and 700 mm/h. The use in very high hydraulic conductivities conditions (like over 1000 mm/h) over a long period of time may damage the electro-valve.
• Connect the water drum to hydraulic input of the PERMEA3. To disconnect pull on the connectors ring. • Turn the PERMEA3 on. The battery state is displayed on the screen. • Use the arrows up and down to scroll on the memories.
MEM3+4, if you realize that the 250 points will be achieved rapidly. A PROBLEM ? The PERMEA3 will stop by itself, if : • The selected memory is full (250 data points or 500 data points with the addition).
SIG PERMEA3 – User Manual BATTERY RECHARGE AND STORAGE The PERMEA3 has a great autonomy with a 12V 4.5Ah integrated NiMH battery. The state of the battery is displayed when the device is turned on. Only use the battery charger with timer provided with the PERMEA3.
The computer will automatically search for the driver on internet. If this is not possible, disconnect the PERMEA3 and install the provided driver CDM21224_Setup.exe. Plug the PERMEA3 in again, and start the installation procedure of the driver. • Launch the set up.exe...
SIG PERMEA3 – User Manual PERMEA3 SOFTWARE APPLICATION Back from the field, plug the PERMEA3 to your computer, and turn it on. All the functions and commands are available from the software application. The objective of this software application is to provide a table a measures, and draw the corresponding graph.
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The tool draw opens a dialog window to edit the styles and colors of the graph, and export the data to Excel. Once the graph interpreted and edited, axis modified, the image can be saved in .bmp. U.M. PERMEA3-V12 – JAN 25- PAGE 11...
The solinoid valve is blocked : 1. Plug the hydraulic connector of the probe onto the PERMEA3. 2. Turn the PERMEA3 ON, and START the test 3. Blow air into the hydraulic plug (use a little air compressor)
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The water level does not have the time to reach permeable ? the upper detector. The counting cannot start. Is the water flowing out of The detectors do not detect. the hole ? Scratch the detectors with sand paper. U.M. PERMEA3-V12 – JAN 25- PAGE 13...
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Is the device functionning In this case it could be a bug in the program. normally, and the A return to SIG will be necessary to reprogram detectors like new ? or change the board. USB transfer impossible Have you used the UBS Use the USB cord provided.
K corrected = K recorded x coefficient Length of the screened infiltration Correction coefficient tube x 0.214 0.15 m X 1.74 Diameter of the hole 150 mm X 1.78 for PERMEA3 prog in 100 mm U.M. PERMEA3-V12 – JAN 25- PAGE 15...
SIG RMA number has been assigned. The transport return back to SIG will be taken in charge by the customer. SIG will take in charge the transport to the customers’ after the repair or remedy under warranty.
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