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Chapter 2: Geode EM3D PC Controller setup
The GEM3D Controller is an MS Windows based, ruggedized PC controller designed for
field acquisition work. The controller system consist of the ruggedized PC, an external
GPS with antenna and USB cable and GPS driver software, a Network Interface Box
(NIB), an Ethernet cable to the nearest GEM3D receiver, and the controller software.
a.
Ruggedized PC: The Geode EM3D uses a commercial laptop computer
specially adapted for field use operation.
b.
GPS: The supplied GPS is used to synchronize the receiver acquisition
to the controlled-source transmitter. It is used as a timing device to
start all the receivers’ acquisition at the same time. The antenna should
be placed at a position that will allow optimal reception for the GPS
satellites. The USB cable functions both to send data from the GPS to
the PC Controller and to provide power from the PC Controller to the
GPS. The bottom left of the GeodEM2010 screen shows the number of
satellites detected by the GPS receiver. In order to function properly
you must lock on to at least three satellites. The number of satellites
detected may vary from GPS receiver to GPS receiver so consult your
GPS operator’s manual.
c.
NIB (Network Interface Box): The NIB allows the Ethernet interface
between the GEM3D receiver network and the Ethernet board on the
PC Controller. The toggle switch can be in any of three positions as
follows:
i.
Enable Power UP: Pressing the switch to this position will
automatically power up the GEM3D receiver. The startup signal
is on a dedicated line in the Ethernet cable so it does not
require a working Ethernet.
ii.
Enable Power Down: This will shut off the GEM3D receivers
when the SAS software is closed.
iii.
Plug the Ethernet cable connector from the GEM3D into the
Ethernet connector on the NIB as shown. Next plug the RJ45
connector from the NIB into the Ethernet port on the PC
Controller.
iv.
The GEM3D connects to a PC via the Network Interface Box
(NIB; see below). The NIB adapts the digital interface cable to a
standard RJ45 connector, which plugs into the network port on
your PC.