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Vermeer®Interragator® IIGround Penetrating Radar (GPR) SystemACS Interragator_II_o2_01Serial No. 178 - Order No. 105400T23Cabled No. 105400T24Operator’s Manual

This device complies with part 15 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, and construction companies. 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 prov ided. (f) The coordination of routine UWB operations shall not take longer than 15 business days from the receipt of the coordination request by NTIA. Special temporary operations may be handled with an expedited turn-around time when circumstances warrant. The operation of UWB systems in emergency situations involving the safety of life or property may occur without coordination provided a notification procedure, similar to that contained in CFR47 Section 2.405(a)-(e), is followed by the UWB equipment user.

This Used Equipment Registration form must be completely filled out and returned to Vermeer Manufacturing Company. This will enable Vermeer to send you safety/product information if necessary. Type or legibly print in English. Send to Vermeer Mfg Co, Attn: Customer Data Center, PO Box 200, Pella, IA 50219, USA. If the card has been removed, call 641-628-3141or 800-829-0051. Be prepared to supply the model & serial number of your machine.Model SN Vermeer Manufacturing CompanyUsed Industrial Equipment Registration Form Customer Type Information: (Which of the following best describes you as a customer?)New Owner Information: (Please Print and Complete All Fields)Former Owner Information: Attachment Information ❏ Check to request OPERATOR’S MANUAL 18 Model: 19 Serial No.:1a. Customer Type (check one):(also check 1b/1c for lined types*)❏ A. City/County/State ‹ ‹ ‹ ❏ B. Federal/Military❏ C. Rental Center❏ D. Golf Course❏ E. Contractor ‹ ‹ ‹ ‹ ‹ ❏ F. Utility Company ‹ ‹ ‹ ‹ ❏ G. Nursery or Tree Growing1b. * If City/County/State, indicate primary work performed (Please check one box)❏ a. Electric ❏ c. Highway Department ❏ e. Parks and Recreation ❏ b. Streets and Sanitation❏ d. Water / Sewer ❏ f. Landfill ❏ g. Other---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1c. * If Contractor or Utility, indicate primary work performed (Please check one box)❏ a. Electric ❏ j. Pipeline ❏ n. Golf Course Construction❏ r. Land Cleaning❏ d. Water/Sewer ❏ k. Irrigation ❏. Roads ❏ s. General Trenching❏ h. Landscaping ❏ l. Tree Service ❏ p. General Construction ❏ t. Boring❏ i. Telephone ❏ m. Gas ❏ q. Waste Processing/Landfill❏ u. CATV o v. Other2 Contact Name: 12 Title: 21 Purchase Date:3 Business Name: 13 National/Global Account? ❏ Yes4 Parent Company: 14 Business Phone: ( )5 Address 1: 15 Home Phone: ( )6 Address 2: 16 Fax: ( )7 City: 8 County: 17 E-mail:9 State (Province)/Region: 10 Postal Code: 11 Country:Name: 25 Attachment #1:Address: 26 Att #1 Serial #:27 Attachment #2:City: State/Region: 28 Att #2 Serial #:Postal Code: Country: 29 Trailer & Serial #:

Interragator II GPR System -5SERVICEDo not attempt to service this system without the assistance of a Vermeer dealer. This is a complex machine which often involves complex service procedures.There are also many components which are not user-serviceable. Do not attempt any service which you do not fully understand, nor any service that you cannot do accurately and safely without proper tools and equipment.If you encounter a problem that you do not understand or cannot solve, contact your Vermeer dealer.VERMEER NEW INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY(EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 1998)WARRANTY PERIOD 12 Months / 1000 HoursVermeer Mfg. Co. (hereinafter “Vermeer”) warrants each new Industrial product of Vermeer’s manufacture to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service for one (1) full year after initial purchase/retail sale or 1000 operating hours, whichever occurs first. This Limited Warranty shall apply only to complete machines of Vermeer’s manufacture, parts are covered by a separate Limited Warranty. EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES NOT OF VERMEER’S MANUFACTURE ARE WARRANTED ONLY TO THE EXTENT OF THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY AND SUBJECT TO THEIR ALLOWANCE TO VERMEER ONLY IF FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE BY SUCH MANUFACTURER.EXTENDED WARRANTY OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.WARRANTY TERMSDuring the Limited Warranty period specified above, any defect in material or workmanship in any warranted item of Vermeer Industrial Equipment not excluded below shall be repaired or replaced at Vermeer’s option without charge by any authorized independent Vermeer dealer. The warranty repair or replacement must be made by a Vermeer independent authorized dealer at the dealer’s location. Vermeer will pay for replacement parts and such authorized dealer’s labor in accordance with Vermeer’s labor reimbursement policy. Vermeer reserves the right to supply remanufactured replacement parts as it deems appropriate.

-6 Interragator II GPR SystemRETAIL PURCHASER RESPONSIBILITY:This Limited Warranty requires proper maintenance and periodic inspections of the Industrial Equipment as indicated in the Operator’s Manual furnished with each new Industrial Equipment. The cost of routine or required maintenance and services is the responsibility of the retail purchaser. The retail purchaser is required to keep documented evidence that these services were performed. This Vermeer New Industrial Equipment Limited Warranty may be subject to cancellation if the above requirements are not performed.Vermeer Industrial Equipment with known failed or defective parts must be immediately removed from service.EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONSThe warranties contained herein shall NOT APPLY TO:1) Any defect which was caused (in Vermeer’s sole judgment) by other than normal use and service of the Industrial Equipment, or by any of the following; (i) accident (ii) misuse or negligence (iii) overloading (iv) lack of reasonable and proper maintenance (v) improper repair or installation (vi) unsuitable storage (vii) non-Vermeer approved alteration or modification (viii) natural calamities (ix) vandalism (x) parts or accessories installed on Industrial Equipment which were not manufactured or installed by Vermeer authorized dealers (xi) the elements (xii) collision or other accident.2) Any Industrial Equipment whose identification numbers or marks have been altered or removed or whose hourmeter has been altered or tampered with.3) Any Industrial Equipment which any of the required or recommended periodic inspection or services have been performed using parts not manufactured or supplied by Vermeer or meeting Vermeer Specifications including, but without limitation, engine tune-up parts, engine oil filters, air filters, hydraulic oil filters, and fuel filters.4) New Industrial Equipment delivered to the retail purchaser in which the warranty registration has not been completed and returned to Vermeer within ten (10) days from the date of purchase.5) Any defect which was caused (in Vermeer’s sole judgment) by operation of the Industrial Equipment not abiding by standard operating procedures outlined in the Operator’s Manual.6) Engine, battery, and tire Limited Warranties and support are the responsibility of the respective product’s manufacturer.

Interragator II GPR System -77) Transportation costs, if any, of transporting to the Vermeer dealer.8) The travel time of the Vermeer dealer’s service personnel to make a repair on the retail purchaser’s site or other location.9) In no event shall Vermeer’s liability exceed the purchase price of the product.10) Vermeer shall not be liable to any person under any circumstances for any incidental or consequential damages (including but not limited to, loss of profits, out of service time) occurring for any reason at any time.11) Diagnostic and overtime labor premiums are not covered under this Limited Warranty Policy.12) Depreciation damage caused by normal wear, lack of reasonable and proper maintenance, failure to follow operating instructions, misuse, lack of proper protection during storage.13) Accessory systems and electronics not of Vermeer’s manufacture are warranted only to the extent of such manufacturer’s respective Limited Warranty, if any.14) Down hole toolage is not covered under this warranty.15) Wear items which are listed by product group below:ENVIRONMENTAL: Belts, Chain, Wear Strips, Cutter Wheels, Pockets, Knives, Service Items, Shear Bar/Bed Knife, Sprockets, Brake Pads, Bolts/Torqued Parts, Wear Blocks, Hammermill Bearings, Discharge Conveyor Belts, Hoses, Clutches, Clutch Components, Hammers, Teeth, Blades, Oil Filters, Fuel Filters, Screens, Rods, Rotor Plates, RollersTRACK: Digging Chain, Base Plates, Cups, End Idler, Wear Plates/Track Frames, Flashings, Pins At Pivot Points, Sprockets, Teeth, Boom Wear Items, Track Chain, Conveyor Belts, Plastic Wear Strips, Pivot RingsTRENCHLESS: Fan Belts, Lights On Light Kits, Wear Bars, Rollers, Tooling, Valve Seats, Track Guides, Track Chain, Track Sprockets, Drive Chuck, Earth Stakes, Water Hoses, Leaf Chain, Wear Blocks, Clamping Vise Parts, Packing Assemblies, Jaws, Water Swivels, Rod Loader Parts, Track Pads, Track Idlers, RodRUBBER TIRE: Bearings, End Rollers, Belts, Pins, Trench Cleaner, Tires, Bucket, Brake Pads, Clutches, Track Sprockets, Sprockets, Chains, Bushings, Booms, Rubber Shielding, Bucket Teeth, Plow Blades, Rock Wheel Teeth, Augers, Track IdlersPARTS WARRANTY: Parts replaced in the warranty period will receive the balance of the first year New Industrial Equipment Limited Warranty, during the first (12) months or 1000 hours whichever comes first. Replacement parts after the original machine

-8 Interragator II GPR Systemwarranty, are warranted to be free from defects of material for ninety (90) days or the part will be repaired or replaced, without labor coverage for removal or reinstallation.EXCLUSIONS OF WARRANTIES: EXCEPT FOR THE WARRANTIES EXPRESSLY AND SPECIFICALLY MADE HEREIN, VERMEER MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, AND ANY POSSIBLE LIABILITY OF VERMEER HEREUNDER IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. VERMEER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, ALTER AND IMPROVE ANY PRODUCT WITHOUT INCURRING ANY OBLIGATION TO REPLACE ANY PRODUCT PREVIOUSLY SOLD WITH SUCH MODIFICATION. NO PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY OTHER WARRANTY, OR TO ASSUME ANY ADDITIONAL OBLIGATION ON VERMEER’S BEHALF.MANUFACTURED BY:VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANYCopyright © 20021210 Vermeer Road East, P.O. Box 200 Pella, Iowa 50219-0200All rights reserved.

Interragator II GPR System -9PATENTS This machine may be covered by one or more of the following patents:(Other U.S. and foreign patents pending.)CA D 79,593 US Pat. #5,074,063 US Pat. #5,611,496 US Pat. #5,950,942 US Pat. #6,360,830CC 95 914 404.5 US Pat. #5,088,532 US Pat. #5,657,803 US Pat. #6,014,996 US Pat. #6,367,564CC ZL96195734.4 US Pat. #5,205,181 US Pat. #5,659,985 US Pat. #6,050,350 US Pat. #6,374,928DE 696 11 846 US Pat. #5,219,380 US Pat. #5,687,807 US Pat. #6,109,367 US Pat. #6,382,330DE Des. 96 006 85.4 US Pat. #5,237,888 US Pat. #5,692,548 US Pat. #6,119,376 US Pat. #6,389,360EP 772,543 US Pat. #5,291,964 US Pat. #5,692,549 US Pat. #6,138,932EP 885,343 US Pat. #5,394,583 US Pat. #5,704,142 US Pat. #6,154,987GB 2,053,636 US Pat. #5,507,441 US Pat. #5,720,354 US Pat. #6,161,630HK 1015859 US Pat. #5,509,220 US Pat. #5,746,278 US Pat. #6,195,922RU 2,141,907 US Pat. #5,544,055 US Pat. #5,768,811 US Pat. #6,247,544RU 2,158,952 US Pat. #5,553,407 US Pat. #5,778,991 US Pat. #6,289,997RU 2,163,963 US Pat. #5,556,253 US Pat. #5,819,859 US Pat. #6,290,155RU 2,175,368 US Pat. #5,574,642 US Pat. #5,845,689 US Pat. #6,308,787US Des. Pat. #308,682 US Pat. #5,588,474 US Pat. #5,904,210 US Pat. #6,315,062US Des. Pat. #396,837 US Pat. #5,590,041 US Pat. #5,941,320 US Pat. #6,332,502US Pat. #4,848,423 US Pat. #5,607,280 US Pat. #5,944,121 US Pat. #6,357,537This machine may be covered by one or more of the following licensed patents:US Pat. #4,694,913 US Pat. #4,867,255 US Pat. #5,148,880US Pat. #4,858,704 US Pat. #4,953,638 US Pat. #5,799,740

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Interragator II GPR System Receiving and Delivery Report iReceiving and Delivery ReportDEALER PREPCheck or perform the following:General___ Check that all loose items are included with the system.___ Ensure Operator’s Manual is with the system.___ Check for shipping damage or shortage.___ Check decal condition.___ Check all phases of operation.___ Complete “Dealer/Customer Information,” page -ii___ Complete “Identification Number - Record,” page -ii.

ii Receiving and Delivery Report Interragator II GPR SystemDEALER/CUSTOMER INFORMATIONIDENTIFICATION NUMBER - RECORDAntennaModel NumberSerial Numberdealer: owner:address: address:city: city:state/province: state/province:zip/postal code: zip/postal code:country: country:

Interragator II GPR System Receiving and Delivery Report iiiThermal PrinterModel NumberSerial NumberInterragator II GPR SystemModel NumberSerial Number

iv Receiving and Delivery Report Interragator II GPR SystemPanasonic Toughbook ComputerModel NumberSerial NumberCartModel NumberSerial NumberDELIVERYCheck, perform, and review the following with the customer:___ overview of how the system works___ system safety

Interragator II GPR System Bill of Materials vBill of MaterialsMATERIALS LISTItem Number Description of Part Required296250373 Interragator II GPR System (GPR200) w/ 300 MHz Antenna, Deployment Cart, and Toughbook Computer 1286810001 Interragator II 300 MHz Antenna 1286811001 Antenna Housing 1296268529 Antenna Housing w/ Skid Plate Runners 1286863001 Antenna Mounting Knobs (Locating Boss) 2296250359 Skid Plate Runners Kit, plastic 1286812001 Interragator II Deployment Cart Assembly 1296268530 Deployment Cart Housing 1296268531 Lower Control Cable 1296268532 Battery/Connector Panel w/ 3-pin connectors 1296268533 Control Cable Connector Plate, metal 1286817001 Wheels; 20″ diameter, solid core 2286818001 Survey Wheel Encoder 1296268534 Antenna Clamp (right side) 1296268535 Antenna Clamp (left side) 1286864001 Antenna Mounting Bracket, metal 2286820001 Antenna Clamp Knobs 2296250374 Battery Bracket in Storage Compartment 1296250434 Counterweight, metal w/ Vermeer decal 1

vi Bill of Materials Interragator II GPR System142410001 Operator's Manual Box 1296250436 Cart Handle Arms, fiberglass 2296250437 Plunger Pins (for cart handle adjustment) 2296268537 Storage Compartment Cover w/ hinge 1286813001 Deployment Cart Handle 1296250438 Handle Pins 2286815001 Cable Ties, Velcro 4296268541 Computer Mounting Plate Assembly incl. all brackets, cables, & electronic components 1296268542 Computer Mounting Plate 1296250363 DC-DC Converter for Toughbook computer incl. cables 1296268543 DC-DC Converter Brackets 2296268544 Front Retainer Bracket (left side) 1296268545 Front Retainer Bracket (right side) 1296268546 Thumb Screws for front retainer brackets 2296268547 Computer Mounting Plate Stops (set of 2) 1296268548 Support Brackets for mounting plate w/ screws (set of 2) 1296268549 Interface Box w/ power & comm lights; incl. ethernet, power, and GPR data cabling 1296268550 Ethernet Connector Cover w/ gasket & thumb screw 1296268553 Panasonic CF-28 Toughbook Computer (Model # CF-28MCFGZDM) 1296268554 CD-ROM Drive, Read-Write Capabilities 1296250291 AC Power Supply 1296268555 Battery for CF-28 Toughbook 1296250366 Stylus Pen 3Item Number Description of Part Required

Interragator II GPR System Bill of Materials vii296268556 Sunshade for CF-28 Toughbook 1296250371 12 VDC “Smart” Battery 2278519001 Battery Charger 1296268558 Battery only; without wiring harness or pouch 1296250441 Battery Wiring Harness w/ “smart” circuit 1286869001 Auto Adapter / Inverter (400W, 2 outlet) 1296268559 Battery Replacement Kit (battery only and inverter) 1296250442 Connector (2-pin Hirschman, male) 1296268560 Connector (3-pin Hirschman, male) 1296268561 Adapter Cable for battery (5-pin to 3-pin) 1296268562 Adapter Cable for battery (3-pin to 5-pin) 1286861001 Seiko Thermal Printer Package (optional) 1286829001 Seiko Thermal Printer 1286830001 Seiko Printer Paper (box of 5 rolls) 1286831001 Seiko AC Power Supply and cord 1286832001 Seiko Serial Printer Cable 1296268563 Printer Case w/ paper holder, canvas 1286865001 Radan to Bitmap (RAD2BMP) Software (optional) 1286833001 RADAN Data Processing Software - Main Module Only (optional) 1296250444 RADAN Data Processing Software - Utility Locating Module (optional); must have Main Module also 1296268567 Interragator II Operator's Manual (untethered); for systems with the Panasonic CF-28 Toughbook 1296268568 Interragator II Operator's Manual (tethered); for systems with the Panasonic CF-28 Toughbook 1Item Number Description of Part Required

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Interragator II GPR System Table of Contents viiTABLE OF CONTENTSReceiving and Delivery Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iDealer Prep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iGeneral. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iDealer/Customer Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiIdentification Number - Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiAntenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiThermal Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiiInterragator II GPR System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiiPanasonic Toughbook Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ivCart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ivDelivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ivBill of Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vSafety Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1How the GPR System Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-1Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-1General System Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-2Theory of Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-3Soil Parameters Affecting GPR Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-6Electrical Conductivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-6Dielectric Constant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-6Soil Parameters Affecting GPR Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-7Conductivity Map Of the United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-8Soil Properties Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-10Soil Parameters Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-11System Assembly and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-1GPR System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-1GPR System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-2Battery Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-7Hot-Swapping Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-8Computer Installation Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-9Battery Charger and Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-12Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-13Battery - Charging Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-15System Computer Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-16Primary Processing Unit Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-17Thermal Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-18System Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-20System Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-1System Start-Up Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-1System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-1Main Menu Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-1Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-1Project Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-1Data Collection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-2

viii Table of Contents Interragator II GPR SystemData Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-2File Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-2Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-2Information - Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-3Antenna Initialization - Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-3Soil Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-4Background Removal Level Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-4Decrement Depth Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-5Increment Depth Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-5Antenna Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-5Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-6File Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-6Exit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-6Data Collection and Playback - Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-7New File or Open. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-7Open a Second File (Split Screen Viewing) . . . . . . . . . 30-8Stop/Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-8Scroll Left. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-8Scroll Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-8Display Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-9Display Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-9Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-10Locate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-10Depth Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-10Antenna Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-10File Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-11Print Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-11Exit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-11Survey Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-1Plan the Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-2Data Collection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-1Project Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-7Project Information - Enter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-8Data Collection Parameter Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-9Background Removal Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-12Survey Wheel Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-14Survey Wheel - Calibration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-15Subsurface Soil Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-17Antenna Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-18Basic Antenna Initialization - Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . 40-19Data Collection - Basic Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-21Backup Cursor Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-26Backup Cursor Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-27Depth Calibration Procedure (for Collection and Playback)40-28Target Selection Procedure (for Collection and Playback) 40-30Data Playback and Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-1Data Playback - Basic Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-1Depth Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-7Target Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-8Split Screen Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-8Print Results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-1Other GPR System’s Data Printing Options. . . . . . . . . . . . .50-3Basic Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-3

Interragator II GPR System Table of Contents ixFile Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-1Data File Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-1File Deletion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-2Data Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-1Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65-1Single Buried Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65-1Multiple Buried Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65-1Stacked Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65-2Utility in a Trench. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65-2Poorly Resolved Targets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65-3Surveying Parallel to a Pipe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65-4Mapping Geologic Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65-5Identifying GPR Data Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65-5Ringing in GPR Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65-6Unexpected Ground Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65-7System Operation Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-1GPR System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-1Proper System Start-Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-1GPR System Will Not Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-3During System Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-3During System Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-4Interragator II Software Program - Start . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-5Antenna Communication - Re-Establish. . . . . . . . . . . . 70-6System Lock-Up Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-6System After Lock-Up (Worse Case) - Restart. . . . . . . 70-7System Software - Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-7Software Upgrades - Install. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-10Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-10Software - Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-11Antenna (300 MHz) - Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-11Software Upgrade - Final Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-11Error Messages and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-12Error Message “Radar Not Found”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-12Storage Card Not Found/Memory Is Full . . . . . . . . . . 70-12File Open Error. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-13Error Message 1064. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-13Program Stops and Green “Power” Light Is Flashing. 70-14During Startup, Power and Communication LightDo Not Light Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-14During Startup, Communication LightDoes Not Light Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-15Battery Light on CF-28 Toughbook is Red. . . . . . . . . 70-16Antenna (300 MHz). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-16Antenna Software Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-16Software Upgrade - Final Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-19Antenna Waveform - Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-20Antenna Housing - Replace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-22New Runner Skids - Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-26Runner Skids - Replace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-272-Wheel Deployment Cart Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-28Lower Control Cable - Repair/Replace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-28Battery/Connector Panel - Replace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-28Battery Board - Remove. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-29

x Table of Contents Interragator II GPR SystemBattery/Connector Board - Install/Replace . . . . . . . . . 70-30Hirschman (2-Pin Battery) Connector - Wire . . . . . . . . 70-30Connector Cover and Bottom Plate - Install . . . . . . . . 70-31Storage Compartment Cover - Replace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-32Cart Wheel - Replace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-32Survey Wheel Encoder - Replace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-33Survey Wheel Encoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-33Survey Wheel Encoder - Remove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-34Survey Wheel Encoder - Reassemble/Replace . . . . . 70-34System Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-36Proper Use, Conditioning, and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-36Battery - Retrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-36Smart Battery Capability - Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-37System Battery - Replace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-38Battery Connector (2-Pin or 3-Pin) - Replace. . . . . . . . . . 70-40Thermal Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-42Error Messages and Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-42Printer Does Not Turn ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-42Printer Not Found . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-42Printer Does Not Respond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-43Printer Results Incoherent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-43Printer Out of Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-44Thermal Printer - Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-44Seiko Printer Baud Rate - Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-44Paper - Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-47GPR System Packing and Shipping Instructions . . . . . . . 70-48Container - Manufacturer Provided . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-48Shipping Container - Rugged Plastic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-50Freight Box - Large Vermeer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-53Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75-1

Interragator II GPR System Safety Messages 10-1Section 10: Safety MessagesGeneral safety messages appear in this Safety Messages section. Specific safety messages are located in appropriate sections of the manual where a potential hazard may occur if the instructions or procedures are not followed.A signal word “DANGER”, “WARNING”, or “CAUTION” is used with the safety alert symbol.Safety signs with signal word “DANGER”, “WAR NING ”, or “CAUTION” are located near specific hazards.DANGER Imminent hazards which, if not avoided, will result in serious personal injury or death.WARNING Potential hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided, could result in serious personal injury or death.CAUTION Potential hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided, could result in minor personal injury or product or property damage.SAFETY SYMBOL EXPLANATIONThis is the safety alert symbol. This symbol is used in combination with an exclamation mark or other symbols to alert you to the potential for bodily injury or death.

10-2 Safety Messages Interragator II GPR SystemWARNI NG : Read Operator’s Manual and safety signs before operating machine.WARNI NG : Check machine before operating. Machine must be in good operating condition and all safety equipment installed and functioning properly.WARNI NG : The accuracy of the data obtained by the Interragator II GPS system is highly dependent upon accurate data gathering, data input, and proper use of the software. The data is not intended to replace the need for future on-site utility locating, measuring, and verification procedures which are essential for accurate placement of new underground installations and avoidance of existing utilities. Do not use or rely upon this data for avoidance of underground utilities.WARNI NG : Drilling into a gas line can cause serious injury or death from explosion or fire. Drilling into an electric line can result in electrocution. Looking at the laser light from fiber optic cables can cause eye damage. Utility services can be damaged causing service interruption. Do not use or rely upon this Interragator II GPS system for avoidance of underground utilities. OSHA CFR 29 1926.651 requires that the estimated location of underground utilities be determined prior to the bore. When the drilling operation approaches the estimated location, the exact location of the underground installations must be determined by safe and acceptable means.

Interragator II GPR System Safety Messages 10-3Before you start any digging project, don’t forget to call the local One-Call system in your area and any utility company that does not subscribe to the One-Call system. For areas not represented by One-Call Systems International, contact the appropriate utilities company or national regulating authority to locate and mark the underground installations. If you don’t call, you may have an accident or suffer injuries; cause interruption of services; damage the environment; or, experience job delays. The One-Call representative will notify participating utility companies of your proposed digging activities. If you are in the U.S. or Canada, and do not know the number for the local One-Call representative in your area, dial the North American One-Call number, 1-888-258-0808, for this information. Utilities will then mark their underground facilities by using the following international marking code:WARNING: Always contact your local One-Call system before the start of your digging project. The Interragator II GPS system is intended to be used with other utility locating methods, such as the use of the One-Call system and potholing.Electric shock or gas explosion can kill.Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Electric Yellow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gas, Oil, or PetroleumOrange . . . . . . . . . . Communication, Telephone, TV Blue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Potable WaterGreen/Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sewer White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Proposed ExcavationPink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Surveying

10-4 Safety Messages Interragator II GPR SystemWARNI NG : Failure to follow any of the preceding safety instructions, or those that follow within this manual, could result in serious injury or death. This system is to be used only for those purposes for which it was intended, as explained in this Operator’s Manual.

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