Geophysical Survey Systems 350HS The Utility Scan 350HS is a GPR concrete scanner User Manual

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UtilityScanTM 350HS
Quick Start Guide
A Fast Check List For Field Operation
Section 1: Getting Started .................................................... 1
Keyboard Capability .............................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Standard Icons ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Powering and Booting Up ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Powering Down ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Section 2: Playback Only, New Project, and Last Project Modes ............................................................................ 5
Playback Only Mode ............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
New Project Mode and Last Project Mode ......................................................................................................................................... 16
Collecting Data .................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Appendix A: Cart and Antenna Assembly Instructions .......................................................................................... 33
Appendix B: Battery Charger Information ............................................................................................................. 38
Appendix C: Dielectrics of Common Materials (Soil Conditions) .......................................................................... 39
Appendix D: Examples of Some Common Objects ................................................................................................ 40
Appendix E: Glossary of Terms .............................................................................................................................. 45
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Section 1: Getting Started
Keyboard Capability
The Panasonic CF-H2 ToughBook is designed to be used as a touch screen. You may use your fingers
to tap on an icon or menu option, or you may use the attached stylus pen.
There is also keyboard capability on the screen of the ToughBook. A keyboard “Tab” is located at
the top left side of the screen. You may tap on the tab and a full keyboard will slide to the middle
of the screen.
At times, when data input (typing) is needed, you may simply tap on the white area of the screen
where text and/or numbers may be input. A small keyboard will appear on the screen. Tap on
the small keyboard and a large keyboard is displayed. Simply tap on the appropriate keys and
tap Return when you are done.
You may exit the keyboard by tapping on the “X” located on the upper right hand corner of the keyboard.
Standard Icons
There are icons that will perform the same function throughout the system. They are as follows:
Change values up or down, or highlight menu options or files.
Accept the value.
Test the value.
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Cancel.
The icons will display as red or white, depending upon whether or not it was the most recent selected option.
Powering and Booting Up
1 Assemble the cart as shown in Appendix A: Cart Assembly Instructions.
Important: Antenna battery must be attached to the antenna before continuing to Step 2.
2 To power up the system:
a) Press and hold the power button on the ToughBook for about 2 seconds until a green light illuminates above the
power button. A green light will blink on the antenna during the system boot up. It will be off when the boot up
process is complete. This green light will illuminate when communication is re-established.
b) After a few seconds, when the system boot up is complete, the UtilityScan 350HS Start Screen is displayed.
c) Tap either:
A1 Icon or press the A1 button to start.
A5 Icon or press the A5 button to update system software.
3 Select (by tapping) one of three Modes:
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Playback Only: To playback data previously collected and saved.
New Project: To configure and collect data for a new project.
Last Project: Collect data using the same configuration as the last project.
Note: If there is no communication between the ToughBook and the antenna, or there is no antenna attached to
the ToughBook, “New Project” and “Last Project” will display as “No Antenna Found”. The green light on the
antenna will illuminate if communication is established.
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Powering Down
It is essential that these steps are followed in order when powering down the
system. Failure to do so may result in boot-up issues*.
1 Tap on System Options.
2 Tap on System
Shutdown.
3 Tap either:
Exit: Close Application to return to start screen. At this point,
press and hold the power button for about 3 seconds. The system
will shut down properly.
Power Off: Close Application and turn OFF System power. The
system will automatically shut down. (Recommended)
* If the system was not powered down properly and before the next time you
power up, you must remove and disconnect the battery on the antenna, then
re-connect it. This will turn the antenna off, then back on. You can now
power up normally.
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Section 2: Playback Only, New Project, and Last Project Modes
Playback Only Mode
The Playback Only mode allows you to view and edit data previously collected and
saved.
After selecting Playback Only, select which file you would like to review:
a) Tap on the arrows to highlight a file.
b) Tap on the Select Icon to select or de-select a file.
c) Tap on the Accept Icon.
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You will see the data in the O-Scope view change as if the data is
scrolling across the screen. You may stop the scrolling by tapping on
the Stop Icon (This will toggle between Stop Icon and Preview File
Icon. The Preview File Icon will continue the scrolling).
The Screen is divided into three sections: Data View (O-Scope), Main
Menu located at the right pane of the screen, and the Sub-Menu located
at the bottom of the screen.
A Status screen located at the lower left corner of the screen. They
indicate:
GPS Status.
Disk Space Used
(storage space).
Battery Power remaining for the antenna.
Battery Power remaining for the ToughBook.
The Data View screen will display data in any one of the follow views:
High Frequency
Low Frequency
Blend
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All Three (Default)
You may display just one frequency at a time by tapping the icon at the top of the O-Scope. Tapping the same icon will
display all three modes again.
When changing displays, you must tap the Preview File icon to re-display the O-Scope data.
High, Low, Blend, and Active Frequency Symbols
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Main Menu Options (Right Pane of the Screen)
Scan Process Icon
Scan
Dielectric Constant: Enter the Dielectric of the soil (See Appendix C for more Dielectric information).
Soil Type: Determine the soil conditions. This will change the Dielectric Value.
Gain Settings
Gain Mode
Auto allows the system to configure the Gain.
Manual allows the user to configure the Gain.
Number of Points (Only if Gain Mode is set to Manual)
Number of points or “Individual Sections” to adjust the Gain.
Ranges for 1 point to 8 points.
GP1: 8 (Only if Gain Mode is set to Manual)
Depending upon number of Gain Points, adjust each section accordingly.
Values range from -42 to 126.
Note: Tap on the double arrows (up or down) to display the appropriate gain points.
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Filters (See Appendix E for more information)
Stacking: To reduce random or high frequency noise in your data.
Background Removal: Remove horizontal banding in your data.
Noise Indicator
On: Display approximately the depth where data becomes too weak.
Off: Turn off display.
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Output Options Icon
Display:
Color Table: Select a color scheme.
Color Xform: Select how to distribute the color scheme throughout the scale (bar is negative to positive).
Dual Channel
Split: both channels to be displayed separately.
Blend: both channels are blended together.
Vertical Scale
Equal: Scales are equal.
Real: Scales are set to scale as per antenna depth range.
Manage Files:
Data Path: Change the Data Path where you would like the data to be written or opened from.
Copy to USB Device: Copies the data from the Data Path to the USB device.
Move to USB Device: Copies the data from the Data Path AND DELETES those files from the ToughBook.
Delete Files: Delete files from the ToughBook.
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Units/Scale:
Depth Scale
Depth: Display the Scale in distance units.
Time: Display the Scale in time units.
Depth Units: Select the unit of measurement for depth or the vertical scale.
Ticks per Unit: Number of ticks for marking the data (short line).
Ticks per Major Unit: Number of ticks for each major unit (long line).
System Options Icon
System Shut Down
Exit: Close Application and Return to Start Screen.
Power Off: Close Application and Shut Down the System (power off) .
Return to Application: Discard Shutdown Request and Return to Setup Screen.
Versions: Displays Version Numbers of the software and firmware
User Interface
Language: Set Language.
Button Design
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Label: Text Icons.
Symbol: Pictured Icons.
Brightness Up or Down: Set contrast up or down.
Sub Menu Options (Bottom Pane of the Screen)
Preview File/Stop: Preview file. This will toggle between Preview File and Stop.
Reset Gain: Reset the display gain for optimal viewing.
Select File: Select another file to playback.
Playback File(s): Display the RADAR data in whatever display you selected as a display (High, Low, or Blend).
See next section for options on this screen.
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Collect Mode: This will take you to collect mode if you wish to collect data.
File Info: Information about the file.
Playback File(s) Options
Depending upon the type of display you selected in the
previous screen, the data will display in the same mode
(High, Low, or Blend) Displayed at the top of the
screen:
The name of the file.
The location of the cross hair (X for distance,
Z for depth). Place the stylist pen on the
screen to move the cross hair to the desired
position.
Menu Options at the Bottom of the Screen
Cursor Left: Scroll the data towards the beginning of the file.
Cursor Right: Scroll the data towards the end of the file.
Mark: Mark the data for reference points.
a) Place the stylist pen on the screen.
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b) Move the pen around and place the vertical line where you would like the mark to be placed. c) Tap the Mark
Icon.
Stop Playback: Return to the Main Playback Screen.
Set Depth: Indicate a known depth in your data. This will update the dielectric
value accordingly.
a) Place the stylist pen on the screen.
b) Move the pen around and place the horizontal line on the known depth.
c) Tap the Set Depth Icon.
d) Enter and accept the known depth.
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New Project Mode and Last Project Mode
New Project Mode will allow you to configure the system as desired for a new project or continue with
an old project.
Last Project Mode will bypass the Folder selection screen and continue with the last project with all its
settings from the last project. In this mode, you still can make changes to the settings.
In either mode, the options are the same.
After selecting New Project, select which folder you would like to save your data, or
create a new folder for a new project. You may do one of the following:
a) Tap on the arrows and select a folder (project. All
files save will be saved to this folder and the name
of the files will be folder name + a sequential
number. Tap on Accept to the continue.
b) Tap on New Data Path to create a new
folder (project).
Enter and save the new folder (project) name.
Highlight the new folder (project) by tapping on the arrows.
Tap on Accept to continue.
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c) Tap on Cancel. The files will be saved to the last folder that was used.
d) Once you have selected a folder, the following screen is displayed or you selected Last Project Mode:
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The Screen is divided into three sections: Data View (O-Scope), Main Menu located at the right pane of the screen, and
the Sub-Menu located at the bottom of the screen
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Main Menu Options (Right Pane of the Screen)
Scan Process Icon
Scan
Depth Range: Enter the depth penetration.
Dielectric Constant: Enter the Dielectric of the soil (See Appendix C for more Dielectric information).
Soil Type: Determine the soil conditions. This will change the Dielectric Value.
Scan Density: Set number of scans per unit (meter or feet).
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High (100 scans/m, 30 scans/ft)
Normal (50 scans/m, 15 scans/ft)
AutoSave File
Off: User is prompted to save a file.
On: System will automatically save a file.
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Gain Settings
Gain Mode
Auto allows the system to configure the Gain.
Manual allows the user to configure the Gain.
Number of Points (Only if Gain Mode is set to Manual) Number of
points or “Individual Sections” to adjust the Gain.
Ranges for 1 point to 8 points.
GP1: 8 (Only if Gain Mode is set to Manual)
Depending upon number of Gain Points, adjust each section accordingly.
Values range from -42 to 126.
Note: Tap on the double arrows (up or down) to display the appropriate gain points.
Filters (See Appendix E for more information)
Stacking: To reduce random or high frequency noise in your data.
Background Removal: Remove horizontal banding in your data.
Noise Indicator
On: Display approximately the depth where data becomes too weak.
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Off: Turn off display.
Maintenance
Calibrate SW: Select this option to calibrate the survey wheel.
a) Enter Calibration Distance.
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b) Position Antenna on Start Mark.
c) Tap on Start.
d) Move Antenna to End Mark.
e) Tap on Accept.
Configure GPS: Select this option to configure this system with your
GPS.
Set Time: Select this option to set Date and Time.
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Output Options Icon
Display:
Color Table: Select a color scheme.
Color XForm: Select how to distribute the color scheme throughout the scale (bar is negative to positive).
Dual Channel
Split: Both channels to be displayed separately.
Blend: Both channels are blended together.
Vertical Scale
Equal: Scales are equal.
Real:Scales are set to scale as per antenna depth range.
Manage Files:
Data Path: Change the Data Path where you would like the data to be written or opened from.
Copy to USB Device: Copies the data from the Data Path to the USB device.
Move to USB Device: Copies the data from the Data Path AND DELETES those files from the
ToughBook.
Delete Files: Delete files from the ToughBook.
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Units/Scale:
Depth Scale
Depth: Display the Scale in distance units.
Time: Display the Scale in time units.
Depth Units: Select the unit of measurement for Depth or the vertical scale.
Ticks per Unit: Number of ticks for marking the data (short line).
Ticks per Major Unit: Number of ticks for each major unit (long line).
System Options Icon
System Shut Down
Exit: Close Application and Return to Start Screen.
Power Off: Close Application and Shut Down the System (power off).
Return to Application: Discard Shutdown Request and Return to Setup Screen.
Versions: Displays Version Numbers of the software and firmware
User Interface
Language: Set Language.
Button Design
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Label: Text Icons.
Symbol: Pictured Icons.
Brightness Up or Down: Set contrast up or down Save Setup: Save a current configuration for
future use.
Recall Setup: Recall a saved configuration.
Sub Menu Options (Bottom Pane of the Screen)
Stop/Preview Scan: This will turn the antenna off and on. This will toggle between Off and On.
Reset Gain: Reset the display gain for optimal viewing.
Active Channel: Display between the following modes.
High Frequency
Low Frequency
Blend
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Start Scan: Begin collect of data.
Playback Mode: This will take you to playback mode if you wish to view saved data.
File Info: Information about the file. You may also change the file
names here as well. All file names will have a sequential number
attached to it.
Start Scan Options
Depending upon the type of
display you selected in the
previous screen, the data will display in the same mode (High,
Low, Split or Blend).
Displayed at the top of the screen:
The name of the file.
The display mode.
Menu Options at the Bottom of the Screen:
Active Channel: Toggle between High, Low, or Blend
frequency displays.
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Next File: Save the current file and begin new file.
Mark: Mark the data for reference points.
Stop Scan: Save the current file and return to the Main Screen.
Gain: Increase or decrease display gain.
Collecting Data
If you plan to save the data you collect, note the file name located at the top left of the screen.
Begin collecting data by moving the cart forward. Data gets collected only when the cart is moving forward.
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Once you start seeing hyperbolas on the screen, pull the system straight back along your survey line. You will
see a vertical line (the backup cursor) scroll along your data. When that vertical line is right over the apex of the
hyperbola, the center of the antenna is over that target.
Hyperbola which represents a target
The center of the antenna is located in the middle of the
antenna directly under the capsule between the two
centerline indicators on each side of the cart. Using these
as reference points, mark the ground at each side of your
cart. After moving the cart, place an “X” between the two
marks. Push the cart straight forward or move the cart to do
another line scan. No data will be collected until you have
passed the spot where you started to reverse.
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Set Depth and Focus Data
This will allow you to enter a known depth or migrate the data to re-establish a
dielectric value. Note that two icons at the bottom have changed when the backup
cursor is displayed on the screen (when the cart was pushed backward.
Set Depth
a) Using the stylus pen, place the horizontal line at a known depth.
b) Tap Set Depth.
c) Input the depth and accept. This will change the dielectric value.
Focus On
a) Using the stylus pen, place the cross-hair on a hyperbola.
b) Tap on Focus On.
c) Using the stylus pen, match the Focus On hyperbola with a hyperbola on
the screen (width).
d) Tap on:
Set Focus to accept the hyperbola. This will change the dielectric value.
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or Focus Off to cancel this process .
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Appendix A: Cart and Antenna Assembly Instructions
1 Unpack your system.
ToughBook H2 and Power Adapter
2.0 m Communcation Cable
Power Cable, Battery and Charger
Foam Insert
350HS Antenna
Battery Mounting Bracket for Antenna
4 Wheel Cart with Capsule and Handle
H2 Mounting Unit (2 Pieces), 4 Screws, 4 Hex Nuts
Manual CD and Quick Start Guide
Battery Chargers for ToughBook and Antenna Batteries
4 ToughBook batteries
2 Antenna batteries
Transit case
2 Assemble the handle to the cart as shown below.
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3 Connect the two pieces of the H2 Mounting Unit together using the 4 screws and hex nuts. You may use a
guiding tool (i.e. screw driver) to guide the hex nuts into the hex holes. Attach the H2 Mounting Unit and the
Cable Guide to the handle.
4 Remove the 4 screws between the arrows of the antenna. Attach the Battery Mounting Bracket to the antenna,
using the 4 screws, as shown (Notice the location side of the large tab). Torque to 8-10 inch/pounds. Insert the
350HS Antenna into the capsule. NOTE THE POSITION and THE DIRECTION of the antenna in the capsule.
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5 Guide the 2.0 m Communication Cable and the Survey Wheel cable through the foam as shown, using the slots of
the foam as guides. Attach the cables to the 350HS antenna as shown. NOTE the service loop of the cables to
reduce the tension on the cables.
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Attach the ToughBook to the mounting bracket.
6 Guide the Green Communication Cable through the cable guide, through the hole at the top of the handle and
connect it to the ToughBook.
7 Connect the battery cable and insert the Antenna Battery to the battery mount on the antenna.
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8 Place the cover of the capsule, starting in the back as shown. Make certain there is service loop with the cables so
that there is no tension with the cables as the capsule moves up and down during data collection. Latch the cover
to the lock position.
9 Depending on site conditions and to increase the life of the capsule, you
should adjust the height of the capsule by using a strap. Place a ¼ inch
piece of plywood under the capsule. Loosen the straps so that the
capsule sits on the plywood, then re-tighten the straps.
10 Insert the ToughBook batteries (2), one on each side of the ToughBook.
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Though the wheels and the capsule come attached to the cart, you may need to unattach and re-attach them. To detach or
attach wheels to cart frame. Line up the flat side of the “D” shaped axle rod with the corresponding flat part of the “D”
shaped hole on the cart frame. Slide the rod into the cart frame while keeping the blue button at the center of the wheel
hub depressed.
Appendix B: Battery Charger Information
There are two battery chargers included in your system.
Charger for the Antenna batteries.
Charger for the ToughBook batteries.
The cables for each are color coordinated so that cables are used with its corresponding charger.
Note: The cable for the ToughBook Battery Charger may also be used directly for the ToughBook as well.
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Appendix C: Dielectrics of Common Materials (Soil Conditions)
Material
Dielectric Constant
Material
Dielectric Constant
Air
1
Wet Granite
6.5
Snow Firn
1.5
Travertine
8
Dry Loamy/Clayey Soils
2.5
Wet Limestone
8
Dry Clay
4
Wet Basalt
8.5
Dry Sands
4
Tills
11
Ice
4
Wet Concrete
12.5
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Coal
4.5
Volcanic Ash
13
Asphalt
5
Wet Sands
15
Dry Granite
5
Wet Sandy Soils
23.5
Frozen Sand & Gravel
5
Dry Bauxite
25
Dry Concrete
5.5
Saturated Sands
25
Dry Limestone
5.5
Wet Clay
27
Dry Sand & Gravel
5.5
Peats (saturated)
61.5
Potash Ore
5.5
Organic Soils (saturated)
64
Dry Mineral/Sandy Soils
6
Sea Water
81
Dry Salt
6
Water
81
Frozen Soil/Permafrost
6
Syenite Porphyry
6
Wet Sandstone
6
Appendix D: Examples of Some Common Objects
These examples are presented for informational use only. The images that you see on your own site conditions may vary.
Example 1
This piece of data shows a bank of conduits feeding into an industrial building. Note the dipping edge of a trench cut to
the upper left of the conduits.
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Example 2
This image shows a drain line coming out of a restroom. Also note the mesh at the top of the screen.
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Example 3
This image shows data collected across a driveway, and locating a conduit from the telephone pole to an industrial
building.
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Example 4
This image shows data collected along a driveway next to a business. This shows a concrete culvert with a cable running
through it.
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Example 5
This image shows a gas line and communication cables (Fiber Optic) going across a driveway
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Appendix E: Glossary of Terms
Dielectric: A value assigned to materials and is used to calculate the velocity of RADAR in that material. RADAR will
travel at different speeds depending upon the material and/or soil condition. RADAR travels fastest in air (dielectric = 1)
and slowest in water (dielectric = 81). Everything else falls somewhere in between. It is important to know the dielectric
value of a material so that the depth of a target can be calculated. Since determining dielectric is a best guess estimate, the
depth of a target will never be an exact measurement. As a safety feature, you will always give about a 1 foot (or about
1/3 meter) margin of error when estimating the depth of a target.
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Filter: A process to remove unwanted noise in the data so that targets can be seen more clearly. Filtering is a trial and
error process, therefore trial runs are necessary using different filtering values to determine the best configuration for a
job site. There are two types of filtering:
Background Removal: This filter will remove unwanted noise that looks like horizontal banding across your data.
Using this process, this will remove data that is consistent throughout your data.
Stacking: This filter will remove unwanted noise that looks like fuzziness in your data. By selecting a value of 3, 5, 9, or
15, the process with take each scan and replace that scan with the average values of the surrounding scans. Be aware that
too much stacking can filter out real targets. In this example, stacking of 3 is the best result. Targets at the top begin to
disappear with higher scans to average.
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Gain: Adding or subtracting Gain from data will amplify or lower the image of the RADAR signals. It is advised that you
use the lowest gain that will show targets.
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The following pages are additional documents
included in the GSSI Manual CD that ships with each
product.
FCC Notice (for U.S. Customers):
This device complies with part 15, class F of the FCC Rules:
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
1. This device many not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, Including interference that may cause undesired
operation
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Parties operating this equipment must be eligible for licensing under the provisions of part 90 of 47 CFR.
Operation of this device is restricted to law enforcement, fire and rescue officials, scientific research
institutes, commercial mining companies, construction companies and private parties operating on behalf of
these groups. Operation by any other party is a violation of 47 U.S.C. § 301 and could subject the operator
to serious legal penalties.
Coordination Requirements
(a) UWB imaging systems require coordination through the FCC before the equipment may be used.
The operator shall comply with any constraints on equipment usage resulting from this coordination.
(b) The operator of an imaging system used for fixed operation shall supply a specific geographical
location or address at which the equipment will be operated. This material shall be submitted to the
Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW Washington D.C. 20554. Attention UWB
Coordination.
(c) 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.
(d) The NTIA/FCC coordination report shall include any needed constraints that apply to day-to-day
operations. Such constraints could specify prohibited areas of operations or areas located near authorized
radio stations for which additional coordination is required before operation of the UWB equipment. If
additional local coordination is required, a local coordination contact will be provided.
Notice: Use of this device as a wall imaging system is prohibited by FCC regulations.
For U.S. Customers
Ground Penetrating Radar Coordination Notice And Equipment Registration
Note: This form is only for Domestic United States users. The Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) requires that all users of GPR who purchased antennas after July 15th, 2002 register their equipment
and areas of operation. It is required that you fill out this form and fax or mail to the FCC. Failure to do
this is a violation of Federal law.
1. Date:
2. Company name:
3. Address:
4. Contact Information [contact name and phone number]:
5. Area Of Operation [state(s)]:
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6. Equipment Identification:
Brand Name: Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc.
Antenna Model No. (center frequency): List all antennas being registered.
Model
Frequency
FCC ID (QF7 followed by
Model #)
7. Receipt Date Of Equipment:
Fax this form to the FCC at: 202-418-1944
Or
Mail to:
Frequency Coordination Branch, OET
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street, SW
Washington, D.C. 20554
ATTN: UWB Coordination
Do not send this information to GSSI.
Canadian Requirements for RSS-220
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
Canadian Requirements of RSS-220 for Ground Antennas
This Ground Penetrating Radar Device shall be operated only when in contact with or within 1 m of the ground.
This Ground Penetrating Radar Device shall be operated only by law enforcement agencies, scientific research
institutes, commercial mining companies, construction companies, and emergency rescue or firefighting
organizations.
Cet appareil de radar de sol (ou géoradar) ne doit être utilisé qu’en contact avec le sol ou à 1 m maximum au
dessus du sol.
Cet appareil de radar de sol ne doit être utilisé que par les forces de l’ordre, les instituts de recherche
scientifiques, les sociétés minières, les sociétés de construction, et les organisations de secours d’urgence
ou de combat du feu.
Canadian Requirements of RSS-220 for Hand-held Antennas
This In-wall Radar Imaging Device shall be operated where the device is directed at the wall and in contact
with or within 20 cm of the wall surface.
This In-wall Radar Imaging Device shall be operated only by law enforcement agencies, scientific research
institutes, commercial mining companies, construction companies, and emergency rescue or firefighting
organizations.
Cet appareil de radar de structure (murs, poutres, dalles…) ne doit être utilisé qu’en contact avec la
structure ou à 20 cm maximum décollé de cette structure.
Cet appareil de radar de sol ne doit être utilisé que par les forces de l’ordre, les instituts de recherche
scientifiques, les sociétés minières, les sociétés de construction, et les organisations de secours d’urgence
ou de combat du feu.
Canadian Requirements of RSS-220 for Search and Rescue
Antennas
This Through-wall Radar Imaging Device shall be operated only by law enforcement agencies or emergency
rescue or firefighting organizations that are under a local, provincial or federal authority. The equipment is
to be operated only in providing services and for necessary training operations.
Cet appareil de radar au travers des murs ne doit être utilisé que par les forces de l’ordre ou les organisations
de secours d’urgence ou de combat du feu qui sont sous une autorité locale, provinciale ou fédérale. Cet
équipement ne doit être utilisé que dans le cadre de services et pour les opérations d’entrainement
nécessaires.
Declaration of CE Conformance
Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. hereby confirms that the following named products have been tested and
meet the requirements of the European standards as indicated:
Models: 3101A, 5106A, 5100B, 5101, 52600, 62000,MINISIR, MINIHR, LL3P, 41000SA, 42000S, 50400S, 50270S,
D50300/800, 350HS
Description: Ground Penetrating Radar Antennas
European Standards: ETSI EN 301 489-32 V1.1.1 (2005-09), ETSI EN 301 489-V1.6.1 (2005-09), ETSI
EN 302 066-1 V1.1.1(2005-09), ETSI EN302 066-2 V1.1.1 (2005-09),
ETSI EN 302 066-1 V1.2.1(2008-02), ETSI EN302 066-2 V1.2.1 (2008-02),
ECC/DEC/(06)08
Place and Date of Issue: Intertek ETL SEMCO 07.02.07, 03.11.09, 10.13.09, 11.18.09
Compliance Worldwide 03.23.12 09.25.09 11.1.16
Model: EMP-400 Profiler
Description: Electromagnetic Induction System
European Standards: EN61326:1997 + A1:1998 + A2:2001
Place and Date of Issue: Intertek ETL SEMCO 08.29.06
Model: FGMF20/3000
Description: Two channel Ground Penetrating Radar data acquisition system
European Standards: EN61000-6-2: 2005, EN61000-6-4:2007
Place and Date of Issue: Intertek ETL SEMCO 09.17.08
Model: FGDC-3000/2100, Structurescan EZ System, Structurescan MINI System
Description: Ground Penetrating Radar Data Acquisition Systems
European Standards: EN61000-6-2:2005, EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4, EN61000-4-5,
EN61000-4-6, EN61000-4-11
Place and Date of Issue: Compliance Worldwide 09.29.09, 11.25.09
Models: SIR-30, SIR-30e
Description: Ground Penetrating Radar Data Acquisition System
European Standards: EN61000-6-4: 2007 per EN 55011:2009 + A1:2010
Place and Date of Issue: Compliance Worldwide 07.10.12, 07.11.12
Models: 350HS
Description: Ground Penetrating Radar Data Acquisition System
European Standards: EN61000-6-4: 2007 per EN 55011:2009 + A1:2010
Place and Date of Issue: Compliance Worldwide 10.31.16
Chris Plumlee
02.01.16 Name of authorized person
Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc.
40 Simon St Tel 603.893.1109 • Fax 603-889-3984 Nashua, NH 03060 www.geophysical.com •
sales@geophysical.com

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