Geophysical Survey Systems 5103A 5103A Antenna User Manual GENERAL FAXFORM

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Pending FCC Appproval Model 5103A System Settings and User Notes The World Leader in Subsurface Imaging™ Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. Tel 603.893.1109 • Fax 603.889.3984 sales@geophysical.com www.geophysical.com June, 2008

Copyright © 2008 Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form Published by Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. 12 Industrial Way Salem, New Hampshire 03079 Printed in the United States GSSI, RADAN, and SIR are registered trademarks of Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc.

Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. Model 5103A Antenna System Settings and User Notes Limited Warranty, Limitations Of Liability And Restrictions Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. hereinafter referred to as GSSI, warrants that for a period of 24 months from the delivery date to the original purchaser this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. EXCEPT FOR THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY, GSSI DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. GSSI's obligation is limited to repairing or replacing parts or equipment which are returned to GSSI, transportation and insurance pre-paid, without alteration or further damage, and which in GSSI's judgment, were defective or became defective during normal use. GSSI ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR INJURIES CAUSED BY PROPER OR IMPROPER OPERATION OF ITS EQUIPMENT, WHETHER OR NOT DEFECTIVE. Before returning any equipment to GSSI, a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number must be obtained. Please call the GSSI Customer Service Manager who will assign an RMA number. Be sure to have the serial number of the unit available MN30-265 Rev -

Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. Model 5103A Antenna System Settings and User Notes 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. 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 users of UWB imaging devices shall supply detailed operational areas to the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology who shall coordinate this information with the Federal Government through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The information provided by the UWB operator shall include the name, address and other pertinent contact information of the user, the desired geographical area of operation, and the FCC ID number and other nomenclature of 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 (d) 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. (e) 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. MN30-265 Rev -

Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. Model 5103A Antenna System Settings and User Notes 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. If you have purchased any of the antennas listed in question 6 after July 15th, 2002, you must 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)]: ---Continued on next page. MN30-265 Rev -

Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. Model 5103A Antenna System Settings and User Notes Certificate To Whom it may concern: This is to certify that electromagnetic radiation emissions from transducers (antenna with transmitting and receiving electronics) manufactured by Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. (GSSI) DO NOT constitute a safety or health hazard to operating personnel. Emissions from GSSI transducers are below the 10mW/cm² (100W/m²) level specified by the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations Paragraph 1910.97 states: "For normal environmental conditions and for incident electromagnetic frequencies from 100 MHz to 100 GHz, the radiation protection guide is 10 mW/cm² (milliwatt per square centimeter) as averaged over any possible 0.1 hour period." Emissions data using GPR SIR System-10, SIR-2, SIR-3, SIR-4, SIR-8, SIR-20, SIR-2000 and SIR-3000 (at the standard Pulse Repetition Frequency of 100 KHz) with the antenna Models listed and levels of Electromagnetic Radiation are specified herein: Following is the average power density data at 5cm and wide band. ANTENNA (MHz) AVERAGE POWER DENSITY (W/m2 @ 5 cm) OSHA SPEC. (W/m2) 100 Less than 0.0001 100 200 Less than 0.0001 100 300 Less than 0.0001 100 270 Less than 0.0001 100 400 Less than 0.0001 100 500 Less than 0.0001 100 900 Less than 0.0001 100 1000 Less than 0.0001 100 1600 Less than 0.0001 100 2600 Less than 0.0001 100 GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY SYSTEMS, INC. Alan E. Schutz Engineering Director MN30-265 Rev -

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Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. Model 5103A Antenna System Settings and User Notes Table Of Contents Model 5103A Antenna ................................................................................................... 1 System Setup - Standard Settings .............................................................................. 1 Signal Position .................................................................................................... 2 Gain Check ......................................................................................................... 2 Specifications .............................................................................................................. 2 MN30-265 Rev -

Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. Model 5103A Antenna System Settings and User Notes MN30-265 Rev -

Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. Model 5103A Antenna System Settings and User Notes Model 5103A Antenna The Model 5103A antenna has greatly improved resolution performance over previous GSSI mid-frequency antennas, such as the Model 3105 (300 MHz). The Model 5103A can be used in continuous, survey wheel or static stacking modes. System Setup - Standard Settings Preset Settings: Range/Depth is approximately 2.5m (8 ft) assuming a dielectric constant of 9. Setup Mode: Manual System Run Mode: Survey Wheel (recommended) or Continuous Range: 50 ns Number of Gain Points: 5 Vertical Low Pass Filter: 800 MHz Vertical High Pass Filter: 100 MHz Samples per Scan: 512 Bits per Sample: 16 Scans per Second: Set to 120 (recommended). Deep Profiling: For approximately 5 m (16 ft) with a dielectric of 9. Setup Mode: Manual System Run Mode: Survey Wheel (recommended) or Continuous Range: 100 ns Number of Gain Points: 5 Vertical Low Pass Filter: 800 MHz Vertical High Pass Filter: 100 MHz Samples per Scan: 1024 Bits per Sample: 16 Scans per Second: Set to 120 (recommended). MN30-265 Rev - 1

Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. Model 5103A Antenna System Settings and User Notes MN30-265 Rev - 2 Signal Position Place the antenna on the ground and use the Automatic Signal Position selection. The system will servo and place the direct coupling pulse at the top of the time range window. To test that you have the correct position, raise the antenna off the ground and you will observe on your system that the antenna transmit pulse will separate from the reflection from the ground. The higher that you raise the antenna, the further apart will be the two pulses. To assure that the direct coupling pulse (time zero) is recorded the user should place the signal Position servo in the manual mode. The signal should then be moved down in the time range window until the entire surface pulse is visible and there is some ‘dead time’ or flat trace visible above the direct coupling pulse in the time range window. Gain Check The surface pulse should be about 2/3 the width of the screen. If it is greater, reduce the Gains manually. If the signal appears too small you can manually increase the Gains, but the first gain point should never exceed 10dB, the last gain point should not exceed 65dB. Specifications Center frequency: 400 MHz Pulse duration: 2.5 ns Depth of penetration: 0-16 ft depending on dielectric permittivity Size of sensor: 12×12×6.5 inches (30×30×17cm) Weight of sensor: 14 lbs (6.4 kg)