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3.2 Probe Configuration 

 

Select 

System

Probe Configuration

 and the screen depicted in figure 13 will be displayed:  

- Probe 

Number

 

Use the drop-down list to select 1 of 12 probes 

  

 

-  Edit probe name 

Use the on-screen keyboard to enter a friendly 
name

 

-  A and B Channel Gage Factors 

Using the on-screen keyboard, enter appropriate 
numbers for the 2 gage factors (see the 
Inclinometer Probe manual and Calibration sheet for 
more information)

 

-  A and B Channel Zero Shift 

To compensate for any offset at zero enter 
appropriate values for the Zero Shift values (see the 
Inclinometer Probe manual and Calibration sheet for 
more information) 

- Update

 

Tapping “Update” causes the information to be    

Figure

 

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Probe

 

Configuration

 

temporarily used for the current set of readings    

 

(you’ll see the effect when you go to “Live Readings” and the readings which are saved in this 
session”). 

 

 

    

- OK

 

Tapping “OK” updates the current session and saves the information to the probe 
configuration file (so it can be used in future sessions). 

 

3.3 Project Configuration 
 

Select 

System

Project Configuration 

and the screen 

depicted in figure 14 will be displayed:  

-  Project Name  

can be changed and is stored in the data file. 

-  Auto Increment File 

The 3 digit value in this entry is added as a suffix to 
data file names automatically if the

 Auto Incr. 

Enabled

 box is checked. The 3 digit value is 

automatically adjusted after every file is saved and 
the value shown is the current value to be used.  You 
can lower this value to force overwrites of previously 
saved files, or raise the value to skip file names.

 

- OK

 

Tapping “OK” updates the current values and saves 
the information to the auto configuration file.

 

Figure

 

14

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Project

 

Configuration

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for GK-604

Page 1: ...ut the written consent of Geokon Inc The information contained herein is believed to be accurate and reliable However Geokon Inc assumes no responsibility for errors omissions or misinterpretation The...

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Page 3: ...re are no warranties except as stated herein There are no other warranties expressed or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and of fitness for a particular p...

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Page 5: ...Using the GK 604 Readout Software 5 2 3 Exiting the Program 8 3 Configuring Holes Probes and Projects 9 3 1 Hole Configuration 9 3 2 Probe Configuration 10 3 3 Project Configuration 10 3 4 Compass Pro...

Page 6: ...eadings Menu 6 Figure 7 Live Readings Screen 6 Figure 8 Save data confirm 7 Figure 9 Auto increment save 7 Figure 10 File Save As Screen 7 Figure 11 Hole Configuration 9 Figure 12 Hole Configuration F...

Page 7: ...on This simplifies the handling of the system in the field as well as simplifying the transfer of data to your PC workstation for final analysis 1 1 Features Rugged general purpose reliable readout ba...

Page 8: ...e familiarize yourself with the Field PC see the included CD Reference Manual and the Windows Mobile OS It is assumed in the instructions below that you can launch applications from the Start button i...

Page 9: ...the remote Read about setting up a Bluetooth partnership in Chapter 9 of the Field PC s Reference Guide Several ways to start the Bluetooth Manager 2 Once in the Bluetooth Settings Manager click on th...

Page 10: ...n will momentarily display the prompt to the right and then return to the Bluetooth Devices screen 6 Click on the COM Ports tab If the Geokon device is already assigned to a COM Port the partnership p...

Page 11: ...t launch the application displays the error shown in figure 3 then the following options should be considered Make sure the remote is turned on blue light blinking Select the System option and Connect...

Page 12: ...rt of a survey the level is set to the Starting Level configured for a particular hole Pressing the Record button with a finger or tap of the stylus records that set of A B values and automatically ch...

Page 13: ...Figure 8 Save data confirm o If Yes is selected you then will be given the choice of saving with the auto increment suffix on the standard filename see figure 9 Selecting Yes again causes the save ope...

Page 14: ...y the remote will time out and shut off This option retains any readings that haven t been saved to a file simply re activate the GK 604 program and pick up where you left off Selecting the Readings E...

Page 15: ...board icon bottom of the screen to bring up the on screen keyboard Use it to edit the Hole ID name 9 Probe Number Select the Probe Number or name from the drop down list This associates a hole with a...

Page 16: ...set of readings you ll see the effect when you go to Live Readings and the readings which are saved in this session OK Tapping OK updates the current session and saves the information to the probe con...

Page 17: ...at a Compass Probe has been selected see figure 16 The software is designed to work only with the Geokon 6005 3 Spiral Indicator Probe Only one channel A is read and displayed on the Live Readings scr...

Page 18: ...have to be transferred are the GTilt data files although archiving the others on a master PC is recommended In either case this is easily accomplished several different ways Connecting the Field PC to...

Page 19: ...field and may require sending the unit back to Geokon With the GK 604 readout software running select System Update Firmware and follow the on screen instructions It takes several minutes to complete...

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