GDU
27-1500
Original Instructions
4
9901X0265 Issue 2
1
INTRODUCTION AND SPECIFICATION
The GDU is a versatile instrument designed to accommodate the general logging
requirements of geotechnical engineers and scientists. Its intelligent interface allows
the user to work with a range of transducers that are common requirements for a range
of geotechnical tests. The GDU itself may be connected to any standard personal
computer via an RS232 interface.
1.1
Use of this Manual
This manual has not been written with the technical user in mind, that is, someone who
intends to write their own software to control the GDU and therefore needs to know
about the GDU Data acquisition Operating System command set (GDOS commands).
This user should refer to the GDU/GDOS Technical Manual 9901X0264.
1.2
General Information
In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual. The
manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in this manual and the products it
describes at any time, without notice or obligation. Revised editions are available on
the manufacturer’s website.
1.2.1 Safety Information
NOTICE
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages due to misapplication or misuse of
this product including, without limitation, direct, incidental and consequential damages, and
claims such damages to the full extent permitted under applicable law. The user is solely
responsible to identify critical application risks and install appropriate mechanisms to
protect processes during possible equipment malfunction.
AVIS
Le fabricant décline toute responsabilité quant aux dégâts liés à une application ou un usage
inappropriés de ce produit, y compris, sans toutefois s'y limiter, des dommages directs ou
indirects, ainsi que des dommages consécutifs, et rejette toute responsabilité quant à ces
dommages dans la mesure où la loi applicable le permet. L'utilisateur est seul responsable
de la vérification des risques d'application critiques et de la mise en place de mécanismes de
protection des processus en cas de défaillance de l'équipement.
Please read this entire manual before unpacking, setting up or operating this
equipment. Pay attention to all danger and caution statements. Failure to do so could
result in serious injury to the operator or damage to the equipment.
Make sure that the protection provided by this equipment is not impaired. Do not use
or install this equipment in any manner other than that specified in this manual.
S'il vous plaît lire l'intégralité de ce manuel avant de déballer, d'installer ou d'utiliser
cet équipement. Faites attention à tous les dangers et mises en garde. Ne pas le
faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves de l'opérateur ou des dommages à
l'équipement.
Assurez-vous que la protection assurée par cet équipement ne soit pas compromise.
Ne pas utiliser ou installer cet équipement d'une manière autre que celle spécifiée
dans ce manuel.
