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GeoScope
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User’s Manual
© 2013 3d-Radar AS
Page 8
Revision 2.0
Date: 02/07/2013
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Hardware Components
The GeoScope system consists of four main parts:
1.
GeoScope unit
2.
Antenna Array
3.
Distance Measurement Instrument (DMI)
4.
Control computer
2.1
GeoScope Unit
The GeoScope unit is the heart of the GPR system. It contains the RF
hardware including the digital signal generator and the ADC system which
stores the collected data. The GeoScope runs off 12V or 24V DC. Figure 9
shows the GeoScope front panel with connectors.
Figure 9 - GeoScope front panel.
The front panel contains the following elements:
Item Name
Description
1
AUX
Aux Ethernet for s I/O (Section 2.2)
2
GPS
RS232 port for recording NMEA0183 messages
from GPS, + Additional RS232 port, + Trig I/O
(Section 2.3)
3
DMI
DMI encoder input. (Section 2.4)
4
Antenna
Antenna & Control cable
5
Ethernet
Ethernet connector to Operator Computer
6
Power Switch
Push to turn on. LED ring is red when system is
up and running. Push again to turn off. LED ring
goes dark when system is turned off.
7
Power Input
Connector for 12/24V DC Input (Section 2.5)
To turn on the GeoScope, press the power button briefly and wait for the
startup procedure to finish. This takes a few seconds.
When the GeoScope is started with an Ethernet cable connected directly to
the control computer, it will have the following TCP/IP address: 192.168.8.2.
To stop the GeoScope, press the power button briefly and wait for the
shutdown procedure to finishWhen the shutdown procedure is finished the
power button LED goes dark and fans stop.