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Error messages

Display

Meaning

Action

Err 1

Battery charge is

below

5.3V

Replace the battery.

err 2

Internal memory error

If this message persists, the unit
must be returned for repair.

Err 3

Wrong button pushed.

Usually this means the P

has

been depressed while in the
N

-P

mode.

Err 4

not depressed long

enough.

Repeat the measurement.

Err 5

Susceptibility is

below

–0.99x10

-3

Take a measurement against a
known sample or calibration
standard to verify that the KT-9
is operating properly.

Err 6

Susceptibility is

above

999x10

-3

See above for

Err 5

Err 7

Mode error:
P

used for N

-P

ORE

setting

Check that the mode of
operation is properly set.

Err 8

Communication error
with external computer
during calibration.

1. Check cable and connectors.
2. Contact E

XPLORANIUM

Err 9

Time-out error:
no data from external
computer

1. Check cable and connectors.
2. Ignore, if no computer used.

Error messages

Display

Meaning

Action

Err 1

Battery charge is

below

5.3V

Replace the battery.

err 2

Internal memory error

If this message persists, the unit
must be returned for repair.

Err 3

Wrong button pushed.

Usually this means the P

has

been depressed while in the
N

-P

mode.

Err 4

not depressed long

enough.

Repeat the measurement.

Err 5

Susceptibility is

below

–0.99x10

-3

Take a measurement against a
known sample or calibration
standard to verify that the KT-9
is operating properly.

Err 6

Susceptibility is

above

999x10

-3

See above for

Err 5

Err 7

Mode error:
P

used for N

-P

ORE

setting

Check that the mode of
operation is properly set.

Err 8

Communication error
with external computer
during calibration.

1. Check cable and connectors.
2. Contact E

XPLORANIUM

Err 9

Time-out error:
no data from external
computer

1. Check cable and connectors.
2. Ignore, if no computer used.

Summary of Contents for KT-9

Page 1: ...64 Watline Avenue Mississauga Toronto Ontario Canada L4Z 1P4 Tel 905 712 3100 Fax 905 712 3105 Rev 1 1 KT 9 Kappameter User s Guide 264 Watline Avenue Mississauga Toronto Ontario Canada L4Z 1P4 Tel 905 712 3100 Fax 905 712 3105 Rev 1 ...

Page 2: ... 1997 Exploranium G S Limited Revision 1 August 1997 Manual designed written and produced by GEO F X Notice EXPLORANIUM makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose EXPLORANIUM shall not be liable for errors or omissions in the supplied information The software supplied as KAPP...

Page 3: ...g mode of operation 16 Taking measurements 19 Data handling and memory 35 If something goes wrong 38 Table of Contents PREFACE General information Introduction iii Getting help iii Conventions iv CHAPTER 1 The KT 9 Kappameter Features 1 Design 4 Controls 6 Displays 9 Operating principle and Theory 10 CHAPTER 2 Using the KT 9 Battery installation 11 Power ON or OFF 12 Menus 13 Configuring for right...

Page 4: ...X A Technical Notes KT 5 vs KT 9 operational differences 71 PIN vs NO PIN modes comments 74 INDEX 77 ii CHAPTER 3 External sensors maintenance and options External sensors 39 Maintenance and handling 42 Batteries and maintenance 43 CHAPTER 4 Technical reference Specifications 47 Parts list and accessories 48 Display symbols 49 Error messages 50 Warranty and repair 51 CHAPTER 5 Operating the KT 9 f...

Page 5: ... 0900 to 1700 Eastern Standard Time at the following numbers Telephone 905 712 3100 Fax 905 712 3105 Preface General information Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the KT 9 KAPPAMETER the most advanced easiest to use hand held susceptibility meter available today This manual provides both instructional and reference material to help you get the most from your KT 9 Getting help If you shoul...

Page 6: ...itical condition Please follow the advice listed Indicates a maintenance tip or how to fix a problem iv Conventions Conventions To help you quickly find information the KT 9 documentation follows these conventions Symbols Symbol Meaning Indicates a note of interest a default or special condition or specific critical information Indicates a tip helpful hint or an alternate way of doing a task Indic...

Page 7: ...rnatively this button can be re mapped to be the LEFT button in the left hand mode outline character Instrument control buttons v Instrument control buttons The KT 9 has two control buttons on either side and a removable push pin button on the sensor face The side control buttons are referred to as the RIGHT or LEFT buttons when you are looking at the display screen with the sensor facing upwards ...

Page 8: ... program If these key symbols are not separated by commas you must press all the keys simultaneously vi Conventions Instrument display screen The KT 9 display screen is a five character liquid crystal display LCD When an action or instructional sequence is being described the appropriate display from the instrument will be shown A sample screen looks like this Type styles 18 888 LoBAT Style Meanin...

Page 9: ...rational differences on page 71 as well as other commercially available units These features include Chapter 1 The KT 9 Kappameter The KT 9 KAPPAMETER is the state of the art hand held field magnetic susceptibility meter for obtaining accurate and precise measurements from outcropping rocks drill cores and rock samples Special design features make the KT 9 superior in measuring uneven rock surface...

Page 10: ...sensitivity of the KT 9 due to the air gap because of the automatic compensation built into the unit 2 Features Easy to use A special measuring pin protrudes from the centre of the measuring head In order to take a reading you simply press the pin against the sample to be measured When you remove the KT 9 it automatically displays the true measured susceptibility of the sample in SI units Hi sensi...

Page 11: ...de the computer can start the KT 9 and store the measured values in a file This permits core logging 3 Drill core samples Similar to the problem for uneven samples the curvature of the drill core samples creates large geometric errors to the measured susceptibility in older instruments You would have to correct the data manually using special tables calculated for various drill core diameters The ...

Page 12: ...and audio alerts A simple 5 character liquid crystal display with half inch 12 mm characters is used 4 Design operations to produce a complete profile of the core in the SCAN mode Soil monitoring A special stick with the an external sensor can be connected to the KT 9 to facilitate ground level suscepti bility measurement of soils and rocks without you having to continuously crouch or bend over De...

Page 13: ...iver etc or long exposure in heavy rains is not advis able for either the instrument or the operator 5 Simple beeps confirm operations when configuring the KT 9 for the various modes of operation In the scan mode a continuous audio tone that is directly pro portional to the measured susceptibility is heard This facilitates heads up operation Economical operation By utilizing the latest technology ...

Page 14: ...6 Controls Controls Figure 2 The controls and features of the KT 9 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 4 9 10 6 Controls Controls Figure 2 The controls and features of the KT 9 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 4 9 10 ...

Page 15: ...se icons 4 Sensor Head This is the active face of the instrument when using the internal sensor coil 7 TABLE 1 KT 9 controls and features Item Description 1 LCD Display Up to 5 large characters can be displayed making it easy to read under a variety of conditions 2 Right Button Multiple functions main control mappable to LEFT function ON switch referred to by these icons 3 Left Button Multiple fun...

Page 16: ... The KT 9 is programmed to reject fast button activation as a means to prevent accidental activation 8 Controls 5 Pin This removable measuring pin is located in the centre of the top coil assembly For ease of use it behaves as the RIGHT button for taking readings It is referred to by this icon 6 Computer connector The cable to a personal computer plugs into this connector 7 Battery compart ment sc...

Page 17: ...is set for the PIN mode nP No Pin The measurement mode is set for operation without the pin in place 9 Displays The characters that the KT 9 displays are summarized as follows Character s Meaning Description A Access Indicates the mode of mea surement can be set C Control Indicates that you can change from right handed to left handed operation Cor Core The measurement mode is set for CORE samples ...

Page 18: ...cy difference and takes into account geometric corrections to determine the true susceptibility kH I 10 Operating principle and Theory Operating principle and Theory Theory Magnetic susceptibility is defined as the degree to which a substance can be magnetized In mathematical terms this the ratio K of the intensity of the magnetization I to the magnetic field H that is responsible for the magnetiz...

Page 19: ...Pull on the fabric tab to free the old battery from the case 4 Detach the old battery from connector Chapter 2 KT 9 Using the KT 9 Battery installation The KT 9 is powered by a single 9 volt alkaline battery type 6F22 IEC standard The battery compartment is accessed from the bottom of the instrument by removing the single screw The battery compartment is shown in the following figure Figure 3 KT 9...

Page 20: ...also recom mended that you visually inspect the battery after any long storage interval 18 888 LoBAT 12 Power ON or OFF 5 Attach new battery to connector the design of the con nector allows only the correct orientation 6 Insert the new battery into the cavity ensuring that the fabric pull tab is behind the battery for easy removal next time 7 Replace the cover 8 Insert and tighten the screw Power ...

Page 21: ...on A P PIN operation A Cor CORE logging operation C LH LEFT HAND operation C rH RIGHT HAND operation 13 Power OFF 1 Press the RIGHT and LEFT buttons simultaneously A beep will be heard to indicate that the unit is powering off All of your data and the current configuration will be saved and immediately available when you power back on Menus The KT 9 has two main menus and one sub menu that control...

Page 22: ... The following value is used to represent a 1 inch diameter core 2 54 Figure 4 KT 9 Menus flow chart 14 Menus d xxxx Diameter selection for core You will be able to toggle between the following core diame ters in units of centimetres 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 The following value is used to represent a 1 inch diameter core 2 54 Figure 4 KT 9 Menus flow chart ...

Page 23: ...vious description need to be repeated except that you will be pressing the opposite button r nP C LH 15 Configuring for right or left handed use To make the KT 9 fully adaptable to your way of working in the field it can be set to operate in either a right or left handed mode This means that the main measurement functions i e the button you would press most often can be re mapped to be activated o...

Page 24: ...n the data memory is empty See Clearing the memory on page 37 for details on how to clear the memory 16 Selecting mode of operation 1 The display in the measurement mode will have a l as the first character e g 2 Press the RIGHT button twice to get to the C menu Please also refer to Figure 4 on page 14 to see the flow of events 3 Press the LEFT button once to toggle to the right handed mode You sh...

Page 25: ...ave to clear the memory as described on page 37 3 Wait 10 seconds and the system will return to r nP 17 NO PIN In this mode the KT 9 is operated as a conventional unit requiring you to manually zero the unit and take the read ing as done with the older KT 5 Please refer to NO PIN mode on page 24 for a detailed description on the use of this mode CORE In this mode you can take measurements of selec...

Page 26: ...metallic objects at this point to ensure a proper zero or free air reading A nP A Cor r nP r C x C 0 18 Selecting mode of operation 4 Press the LEFT button until the A ACCESS menu is displayed e g 5 Press the RIGHT button to toggle to the desired mode e g 6 Press the LEFT button If you have selected the CORE mode you will be presented with the d menu for core diameter selection You will have to us...

Page 27: ...n the data memory is empty See Clearing the memory on page 37 for details on how to clear the memory 19 4 The display changes to the following and a pulsing audio tone can be heard 5 To turn off the SCAN mode either the RIGHT or LEFT button can be pushed Taking measurements The KT 9 remembers the last mode of operation that was set Therefore for everyday use when the unit is turned on it is ready ...

Page 28: ...its rang ing from 0 01x10 3 to 999x10 3 with a sensitivity of 0 01x10 3 SI Units in Figure 4 on p 14 20 Taking measurements Figure 5 KT 9 measuring modes Data Units The KT 9 unit of measurement is in SI Units rang ing from 0 01x10 3 to 999x10 3 with a sensitivity of 0 01x10 3 SI Units in Figure 4 on p 14 ...

Page 29: ...ger tip You should feel some tactile feedback and hear a clicking sound if it is installed correctly PIN mode 21 PIN mode This is the recommended mode of operation for the KT 9 and is sometimes referred to as the read zero method You may need to replace the STUD in the centre of sensor head with the PIN These items found in the lid compartment of the storage case as shown in Figure 12 on page 42 c...

Page 30: ... a beep will sound to indicate that the measure ment is complete and the value will be displayed C 0 22 Taking measurements Taking a reading Please also refer to the flowchart in Figure 5 on page 20 You are ready to take a reading if your display shows the following screens Otherwise please select PIN mode as shown on page 17 r P L P or 1 Press the PIN firmly against the sample as shown in the adj...

Page 31: ...re a particular measurement then you must press the LEFT button before taking the next reading F XXX PIN mode 23 For example after the first reading the display may show This means that sample number 1 has a value of 3 27x10 3 SI Units Remember that the display is always in 10 3 SI Units Therefore a value of 0 01 0 01x10 3 SI Units 1x10 5 SI Units which is the limit of sensitivity for the KT 9 Add...

Page 32: ... snugly into the hole on the front of the sensor You may need a small screwdriver for this operation 24 Taking measurements Summary Taking a reading in the PIN mode read zero method is a simple three step procedure 1 Press the PIN against the sample 2 Remove the KT 9 after the beep it is measuring the zero 3 The result is displayed after the second beep NO PIN mode The NO PIN mode sometimes referr...

Page 33: ...ent sequence The KT 9 will beep Hold the unit on the sample for about half a second r nP L nP or C 0 NO PIN mode 25 Taking the reading Please refer also to the flowchart shown in Figure 5 on page 20 1 You are ready to take a reading if your display shows either 2 Press the RIGHT button to zero the instru ment while holding it at least 30 cm away from any magnetically susceptible mate rial The KT 9...

Page 34: ...to take the next measurement This is indicated by the incremented value on the display i e C 1 F XXX 26 Taking measurements Additional readings 1 To take additional measurements the above steps 2 to 8 are repeated 2 Up to 10 samples can be stored in memory The display after the eleventh sample is taken will show The XXX represents the value of the reading and the F indicates that the memory is now...

Page 35: ...igure 12 on page 42 can be seen in the fol lowing figure Figure 8 Pin and stud components for sensor CORE mode 27 Summary Taking a reading in the NO PIN mode zero read zero method is a simple four step procedure 1 Take a zero reading in free space 2 Place the sensor head against the sample and press the RIGHT button again 3 Remove the KT 9 after the beep it is checking zero again 4 The result is d...

Page 36: ...isplayed from the A menu i e 2 The first choice of the d DIAMETER menu is displayed e g A Cor d 2 54 28 Taking measurements Installing the STUD 1 Unscrew the PIN from the sensor and place it in the lid stor age compartment of the carrying case 2 Screw the STUD snugly into the hole on the front of the sensor You may need a small screwdriver for this operation Selecting core diameter You will need t...

Page 37: ...e cleared Please refer to Clearing the memory on page 37 for further instructions r C x L C x or C 0 CORE mode 29 3 Press the RIGHT button to toggle to the desired diameter If you accidently pass it you will have to cycle all the way around to the value again 4 Press the LEFT button to set the diameter 5 Press the LEFT button again to pass through the C menu and get back to the measurement mode Ta...

Page 38: ... taken within 10 sec onds then the instrument will re set to indicate the current operating mode C 1 30 Taking measurements Additional readings 1 To take additional measurements the above steps 2 to 8 are repeated 4 Place the sensor snugly against the core 5 Press the LEFT button again to start the measurement sequence The KT 9 will beep Hold the unit on the sample for about half a second 6 Remove...

Page 39: ...The unit also emits an audio tone that is directly proportional to the measured susceptibility F XXX SCAN mode 31 2 Up to 10 samples can be stored in memory The display after the eleventh sample is taken will show The XXX represents the value of the reading and the F indicates that the memory is now full 3 If you continue taking additional readings after the tenth the eleventh sample is moved into...

Page 40: ...in detail on page 18 and is shown schematically in the following figure Figure 9 SCAN mode flowchart 32 Taking measurements The SCAN mode allows for rapid examination of rock faces and lengths of core The variable audio allows you to rapidly corre late visually the various lithologies being examined This mode may also be used for detailed core logging with optional digital recording The procedure ...

Page 41: ...d 6 To turn off the SCAN mode either the RIGHT or LEFT button can be pressed r nP r C x C 0 5 000 or SCAN mode 33 Taking readings 1 The display should show either of the following when in right handed mode 2 Press the RIGHT button to check if the data memory is empty If the display does not show C 0 then you will have to clear the data memory as described in Clearing the memory on page 37 3 The di...

Page 42: ...he SCAN mode 3 The SCAN mode is not suitable for precise measurements of low susceptibility material 34 Taking measurements Summary Taking a reading in the SCAN mode zero read method is a sim ple three step procedure 1 Clear the memory so that no data are stored 2 Press the RIGHT button while holding the sensor at least 30 cm from any magnetically susceptible bodies for a free space reading i e ze...

Page 43: ...t order from the KT 9 The data recall procedure is schematically shown in the following figure F XXX Storing a measurement 35 Data handling and memory The KT 9 has convenient features for storing recalling and aver aging up to 10 readings in its memory stack Storing a measurement 1 Press the RIGHT button after a reading is complete usually the second beep to store the reading in memory In the PIN ...

Page 44: ... without averaging or clearing the stack press the RIGHT button before or when you reach the average 36 Data handling and memory Figure 10 Data recall and averaging flowchart 1 When there is more than one reading in memory pressing the LEFT button recalls prior readings in a last to first order i e popping values off a stack 2 To continue recording data without averaging or clearing the stack pres...

Page 45: ...ory i e the display is in o mode pressing the LEFT button one more time will clear the memory o 12 7 Automatic averaging 37 Automatic averaging Please refer to Figure 10 on page 36 to see where the averaging operation takes place 1 If you hold the LEFT button for 1 second it will trigger the averaging operation and display the average of all the values in memory e g 2 Alternatively if you are scro...

Page 46: ...e out error no data from external computer 1 Check cable and connectors 2 Ignore if no computer used 38 If something goes wrong If something goes wrong The KT 9 has very sophisticated error checking capabilities It can display a variety of error messages when it detects an incor rect function or fault These error messages are Table 2 Error messages Display Meaning Action Err 1 Batterychargeisbelow...

Page 47: ...on the core take a reading remove the KT 9 to get another zero reading examine the results and so on Chapter 3 External sensors maintenance and options The KT 9 has specially designed external sensors available to enhance the functionality and versatility of the instrument Currently there are two sensors with accessories available External sensors KT 9 SC Remote Coil The remote coil was specially ...

Page 48: ...y taken Figure 11 KT 9 with the REMOTE COIL attached to the STICK STICK REMOTE COIL SENSOR CONNECTOR 40 External sensors To solve these application problems a rectangular 2 x 1 inch remote coil was designed and built The shape of the coil now permits scanning of smaller diameter cores when the long axis of the sensor is along the core axis without interference from adjacent cores in a core box Thi...

Page 49: ... the following dis plays depending upon which hand mode right or left was last selected r EC L EC or Using external sensors 41 Using external sensors Calibrating Before an external sensor can be used for the first time the KT 9 must be calibrated for the particular external sensor Each external sensor is always shipped with a diskette containing a specific calibration program for it The calibratio...

Page 50: ...9 orientation for storage Note the compartment in the lid for storing a spare battery studs and pins 42 Maintenance and handling 4 You should clear the memory if there is any old data stored See Clearing the memory on page 37 for more details 5 Taking readings with an external sensor uses the same zero read zero method as with the NO PIN and CORE modes See Taking the reading on page 25 for more de...

Page 51: ...en the LoBAT warning appears you have enough power left for only 100 readings at normal temperatures Storing and transporting the KT 9 43 The Stick Remote Coil and computer cable are supplied in a larger case as illustrated in Figure 13 Figure 13 Carrying case for REMOTE COIL and STICK assembly Batteries and maintenance The KT 9 utilizes special power saving techniques so a single 9V battery typic...

Page 52: ...settings and stored data are in flash mem ory You will not lose any data when you remove the battery 44 Batteries and maintenance guaranteed You will then see the following message on the display and will have to replace the battery to continue The KT 9 is powered by a single 9 volt alkaline battery type 6F22 IEC standard The battery compartment is accessed from the bottom of the instrument by rem...

Page 53: ...eakage It is also recom mended that you visually inspect the battery after any long storage interval Storing and transporting the KT 9 45 Battery installation 1 Remove the screw from the bottom cover 2 Remove the bottom cover lid 3 Pull on the fabric tab to free the old battery from the case 4 Detach the old battery from connector 5 Attach new battery to connector the design of the con nector allo...

Page 54: ...46 Batteries and maintenance 46 Batteries and maintenance ...

Page 55: ...om 10 C to 55 C Dimensions Length 187 mm without PIN Diameter 65 mm Weight 0 35 kg including battery Chapter 4 Technical reference Specifications Item Description Sensitivity 1x10 5 SI Units Measuring ranges 9 99 99 9 x10 3 999 x10 3 SI Units autoranging Operating fre quency 10 kiloHertz Display 4 character LCD 12mm high Data memory up to 10 measurements Controls 2 touch buttons measuring pin Conn...

Page 56: ...d REMOTE COIL 97940 KT 9 SC REMOTE COIL In Box 2 6 x1 4 external sensor 97980 KT 9 SW Software 97925 48 Parts list and accessories Parts list and accessories Standard items Options Description Part no User s Manual 97901 Leather Case 97955 9V Alkaline battery 40 404 009 Pin assembly mounted on the unit 97935 Blind STUD 97960 Spare rubber shield for the PIN 97961 Spare connector sealing 25 700 007 ...

Page 57: ...is set for the PIN mode nP No Pin The measurement mode is set for operation without the pin in place Options 49 Display symbols The characters that the KT 9 displays are summarized as follows Character s Meaning Description A Access Indicates the mode of mea surement can be set C Control Indicates that you can change from right handed to left handed operation Cor Core Indicates that the measure me...

Page 58: ...e out error no data from external computer 1 Check cable and connectors 2 Ignore if no computer used 50 Error messages Error messages Display Meaning Action Err 1 Batterychargeisbelow5 3V Replace the battery err 2 Internal memory error If this message persists the unit must be returned for repair Err 3 Wrong button pushed Usually this means the PIN has been depressed while in the NO PIN mode Err 4...

Page 59: ...rmittent or repeatable if constant under what conditions does it occur the software version if known Warranty terms 51 Warranty and repair Warranty terms All EXPLORANIUM equipment except for consumable items is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment from our plant Should you discover any defects under normal use during the warranty...

Page 60: ...ON L4Z 1P4 CANADA Please do not ship the KT 9 with the batteries installed Further damage may result 52 Warranty and repair Shipping instructions Instruments will not be accepted for repair unless they are shipped prepaid After repairs the instrument will be returned collect unless other arrangements have been made with EXPLORANIUM Please include the instrument s serial number in all communica tio...

Page 61: ...efore highly recommended to immediately change the KT 9 s battery whenever the LoBAT message appears Chapter 5 are optional Operating the KT 9 from a computer There are optional packages available from EXPLORANIUM that allow you to run the KT 9 under computer control The packages contain software which can be used to test the KT 9 hardware or provides you with a digital logging tool The source cod...

Page 62: ...ard S Save new calibration in KT 9 N New standard for calibration E Exit program DISABLE COM1 output 54 CALIB calibration program CALIB calibration program Before using an external sensor it must be specifically calibrated for your KT 9 Every external sensor is shipped with a diskette that contains specific calibration data for the particular sensor and a copy of the calibration program CALIB a ca...

Page 63: ... STANDARD The resulting kappa and new calibration values will then be displayed followed by the menu 55 a You will be prompted if you want the results of the session printed or not You must enter either a y for yes or a n for no b You will now be prompted for specific information that you must enter before calibration can proceed i The name of the operator ii The kappa value of the standard as sup...

Page 64: ...emory Consequently it will not lose the calibration value or any data when the batteries are removed 56 CALIB calibration program iii S Save new calibration in KT 9 Pressing s will save the newly established calibra tion value in the KT 9 s memory for this particular external sensor iv N Next KT 9 for calibration This option allows you calibrate another KT 9 v E Exit program DISABLE COM1 output Pr...

Page 65: ...on of the connector cable 3 Run the SCAN7C program on your computer 4 The display prompts ask you to 57 KAPPA1 simple data transfer This is a simple program that demonstrates how data is transferred from the KT 9 to the computer There is no remote control of the KT 9 from the computer in this program The data are displayed on the computer screen only and not stored SCAN7C PC recording of data from...

Page 66: ...ess the c key 13 Your data will be stored as ASCII text in the filename that you specified in step 6 58 SCAN7C PC recording of data from a manually op power the KT 9 on use any mode of operation ensure that any data in memory is erased see Clearing the memory on page 37 5 Press the K key to continue when you are ready 6 You will be prompted to provide a filename where the col lected data will be s...

Page 67: ...r measuring modes 5 Erase all old data in the KT 9 s memory 6 Run the SCAN7 program on your computer 59 SCAN7 remote control data storage The SCAN7 program allows you to collect a continuous stream of data from either core samples or rock faces for later analysis This program puts the KT 9 into the SCAN mode transfers the measured data to the computer and stores the data into a file The KT 9 is co...

Page 68: ...LENAME EXT mydata dat File mydata dat opened for input Enter HEADER of measurement FIRST Measurement 60 SCAN7 remote control data storage A typical session follows and is shown in Figure 16 Figure 16 Sample session using SCAN7 a You will be reminded to connect the KT 9 to the com puter turn on the KT 9 select either the NO PIN or CORE measuring modes and to erase all old data from the KT 9 s memor...

Page 69: ...e body when you zero measure free space you may con taminate all the readings in the subsequent scan 61 f You should then see File sample1 dat opened for input This message indicates that the file has been properly opened and you can proceed g You will now be asked to enter some identifying infor mation in the file header Enter HEADER of measurement Enter up to 20 characters identifying the file e...

Page 70: ...KT 9 MUST BE C 0 PRESS R ON PC TO START SCAN MODE End of 10 sec TIMEOUT PRESS C ON PC TO CLEAR 5 000 62 SCAN7 remote control data storage j You should then see DISPLAY OF KT 9 MUST BE C 0 PRESS R ON PC TO START SCAN MODE You now have 10 seconds to begin the scan otherwise the computer will time out and display End of 10 sec TIMEOUT You will then be presented with the clear prompt and have to start...

Page 71: ...SI units kappa 0 38 E 3 SI units kappa 0 90 E 3 SI units PRESS C TO CONTINUE PRESS E TO EXIT PROGRAM 63 Figure 18 SCAN7 showing the sample measurements o Press the c key at anytime to stop data acquisition You will now see PRESS C TO CONTINUE PRESS E TO EXIT PROGRAM Figure 19 SCAN7 after data acquisition stopped SCAN MODE PRESS C ON PC TO S T O P kappa 0 57 E 3 SI units kappa 0 37 E 3 SI units kap...

Page 72: ...on your part in order to minimize positional error Figure 20 STICK and trigger button Trigger button 64 STICK scan control from STICK device p Pressing the c key allows you to enter a new header and continue scanning more data into the same file starting from Step g on page 61 You can keep adding as many sub sections to your file as you like Each will be separated by the header An example where th...

Page 73: ...LENAME EXT mydata dat File mydata dat opened for input Enter HEADER of measurement FIRST Measurement 65 The procedure for running the STICK program is as follows 1 Connect the supplied cable Part no 97945 to the KT 9 computer port located on the bottom panel covering the battery compartment 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the COM1 serial port of your computer Please note that the cable has...

Page 74: ...in ASCII format to allow you to import the data into a variety of programs for plotting analysis etc 66 STICK scan control from STICK device measuring modes and to erase all old data from the KT 9 s memory b When you are ready to proceed press the K key on the computer or click quickly press and release the trigger button on the stick c You should then see KT 9 READY This messages indicates that t...

Page 75: ...e body when you zero measure free space you may con taminate all the readings in the subsequent scan 67 h You should then see Press TRIGGER ON STICK TO CLEAR This indicates that the program is ready to start the measurement process For the process to begin the KT 9 needs to get a zero reading of free space There fore please make sure that the sensor is at least 30 cm away from any magnetically sus...

Page 76: ...KT 9 MUST BE C 0 PRESS R ON PC TO START SCAN MODE End of 10 sec TIMEOUT PRESS C ON PC TO CLEAR 5 000 68 STICK scan control from STICK device Figure 22 STICK program showing a time out after a free space measurement k Place the sensor firmly at the beginning of the core or profile to be scanned l Press and hold the trigger on the STICK to begin scan ning m If everything is OK the KT 9 should be bee...

Page 77: ...SI units kappa 0 38 E 3 SI units kappa 0 90 E 3 SI units PRESS C TO CONTINUE PRESS E TO EXIT PROGRAM 69 Figure 23 SCAN7 showing the sample measurements n To stop data acquisition release the trigger You will now see PRESS C TO CONTINUE PRESS E TO EXIT PROGRAM Figure 24 SCAN7 after data acquisition stopped SCAN MODE PRESS C ON PC TO S T O P kappa 0 57 E 3 SI units kappa 0 37 E 3 SI units kappa 0 40...

Page 78: ...ing the e key stops the program closes the data file on the computer and returns control to the KT 9 70 STICK scan control from STICK device o Pressing the c key or clicking the trigger allows you to enter a new header and continue scanning more data into the same file starting from Step g on page 66 You can keep adding as many sub sections to your file as you like Each will be separated by the he...

Page 79: ...measured For ease of operation the ZERO level is automatically computed AFTER the sample is measured Appendix A Technical Notes KT 5 vs KT 9 operational differences In 1994 Exploranium released the KT 9 Susceptibility Meter The KT 9 is a major advance over the already sensitive and accurate KT 5 unit as it offers many new features However field experience has shown that some users already familiar...

Page 80: ...correct reading will be displayed after the second beep 5 To make a new measurement repeat steps 1 4 72 KT 5 vs KT 9 operational differences Measurement procedures KT 5 KT 9 1 Push the C M button in free air to zero the KT 5 Assumes RIGHT button opera tion in the NO PIN mode for a direct comparison with the KT 5 See also page 25 Zero the KT 9 in free air by pressing the RIGHT button The display sh...

Page 81: ... in Figure 15 on page 13 of the KT 5 manual The KT 9 automatically com putes the TRUE susceptibility Data accuracy 73 Data accuracy Susceptibility KT 5 KT 9 Use the NO PIN mode to obtain the highest sample data accuracy PIN vs NO PIN modes comments on page 74 KT 5 KT 9 The KT 5 was designed to measure the APPARENT suscep tibility At low susceptibility values the differences between APPARENT and TR...

Page 82: ...ositioning are minimal The absolute accuracy is esti mated to be 3 The accuracy is estimated to be 1 74 PIN vs NO PIN modes comments PIN vs NO PIN modes comments The KT 9 permits the use of the NO PIN mode same as the older KT 5 unit or the newly developed PIN mode Feedback from users in the field indicates that many do not clearly understand the benefits of using the PIN mode and revert back to t...

Page 83: ...fluence is directly at the face of the coil and system sensitivity falls off away from the coil face Data Accuracy 75 In the field In most field conditions rock samples being measured have uneven surfaces In this case the PIN mode has distinct advantages PIN Mode NO PIN Mode Uneven surfaces Field experience has shown that effects due to surface unevenness is minimized in the PIN mode With the sens...

Page 84: ...tic screw MUST be installed This will prevent moisture from leaking into the unit and causing damage 76 PIN vs NO PIN modes comments Estimated Accuracy For the reasons cited which are common field problems the actual KT 9 data accuracy is estimated to be Recommendations PIN Mode NO PIN Mode Typically 10 of the actual laboratory measured value Up to 100 of the actual laboratory measured value for a...

Page 85: ...messages 38 50 External sensors 39 F Features 1 H Help iii I Installation PIN 21 STUD 28 Index Index Index i A Access menu 13 Accessories 48 Accuracy estimates 76 Ambient operating temperature 47 Automatic averaging 37 B Battery 43 47 installation 11 45 life 47 low voltage 43 C CALIB calibration program 54 Calibrating external sensors 41 Clearing memory 37 Computer programs see Software Configurat...

Page 86: ...nt 35 Right Button 7 Right handed use 15 S SCAN selecting mode 18 software 59 taking measurements 31 78 Index Instrument control buttons v Instrument display screen vi K KAPPA1 simple data transfer 57 KT 5 71 operational differences 71 KT 9 SC Remote Coil 39 L LCD Display 7 Left Button 7 Left handed use 15 M Maintenance 42 Measurement units 20 Measuring data ranges 47 uneven surfaces 75 weathering...

Page 87: ...AN mode 31 Type styles vi U Units of measurement 20 Using external sensor 41 W Warranty 51 Weight 47 79 SCAN7 remote control data storage 59 SCAN7C PC recording of data 57 Selecting core diameter 28 Sensitivity 47 Sensor external 39 calibrating 41 using 41 head 7 Shipping instructions 52 Software CALIB sensor calibration 54 KAPPA1 simple data transfer 57 SCAN7 remote control data storage 59 SCAN7C...

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