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GEOTECH PVT DIRECT PUSH PIEZOMETER Manual

2015-11-11

USERS MANUAL

GEOTECH PVT

DIRECT PUSH PIEZOMETER

for pore pressure measuring

Ingenjörsfirman Geotech AB
Datavägen 53
SE-436 32 ASKIM (Göteborg)
Sweden
Ph: +46 - 31 28 99 20
Fax:+46 -31 68 16 39

E-mail: [email protected]
www.geotech.eu

Published date: 2015-11-11

Summary of Contents for PVT PIEZOMETER

Page 1: ...1 USERS MANUAL GEOTECH PVT DIRECT PUSH PIEZOMETER for pore pressure measuring Ingenj rsfirman Geotech AB Datav gen 53 SE 436 32 ASKIM G teborg Sweden Ph 46 31 28 99 20 Fax 46 31 68 16 39 E mail info g...

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Page 3: ...of the piezometer 11 3 1 Using pipes 11 3 2 Using a release adapter 12 3 3 Pre drilling 13 3 4 4 Installation of the piezometer 13 Pushing down 13 4 1 Cutting the cable 14 4 2 5 Programming and data c...

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Page 5: ...is on the basis of information that was available at the time that the publication was written The information can change at any time Ingenj rsfirman Geotech AB reserves the right to change or update...

Page 6: ...re several options for programming and data collection 1 Use your own standard windows computer with PVTLog software and USB interface with two crocodile clips 2 The rugged turn key readout kit compri...

Page 7: ...ce and two crocodile clip wires The same setup is used for uploading log files and for viewing the real time value of pressure and temperature Direct push piezometer without memory 2 3 Connect your co...

Page 8: ...el Fig 4 Install the PVTLog software on your own computer and connect it to the piezometer via the USB crocodile clip interface The delivery comprises software interface and user manual Standard Windo...

Page 9: ...o separate manuals for detailed information on mPVT software and handheld computer Remote read out solutions 2 6 Remote data collection is possible with the Geotech PVT Gateway with built in 3G cellul...

Page 10: ...oad The gateway receives settings and sends logged data via the mobile phone network Additional product information 2 7 Please refer to separate documents for description of additional and special equ...

Page 11: ...rect push pie zometer with memory Range 2MPa Note Cable length and type to be speci fied separately 29029 Piezometer without memory 2MPa Direct push piezometer without memory Range 2MPa Note Cable len...

Page 12: ...er not includ ed Connect the interface to the USB outlet of your comput er and the crocodile clips to the piezometer The pro gram makes it possible to collect data and to change settings Included in 1...

Page 13: ...tware mPVP read out and pro gramming software Right to use on one handheld computer licensed by own er of all rights Ingenj rsfir man Geotech AB Normally delivered pre installed from Geotech De airing...

Page 14: ...2m Steel pipe 1 length 2000mm Weight approx 6 kg 28545 Pipe 1 1m stainless Stainless steel pipe 1 length 1000 mm 28500 Pipe 1 2m stainless Stainless steel pipe 1 length 2000 mm 24835 Transport case f...

Page 15: ...the filter saturated until the piezometer can be pushed down Store the saturated piezometer at a temperature above 3 o C the water inside the piezometer expands as temperatures get close to freezing t...

Page 16: ...aterial by us ing the same rods for several piezometers The release adapter is to be screwed on the pushing rod and slipped into the one inch pipe end of the piezometer The cable comes out of the slit...

Page 17: ...r membrane might crack if the water inside the piezometer freezes 4 Installation of the piezometer Pushing down 4 1 The piezometer should be pushed down through the soil with a constant speed of max 2...

Page 18: ...m Please refer to the separate software manual for your read out and programming solution Please refer to separate documents for information on systems for remote management 6 Maintenance Damaged equi...

Page 19: ...Select correct COM port Are crocodile clips in contact with the wire Remove insulation from the wire and check that the clip is correctly at tached Is the piezometer or cable damaged Repair or replac...

Page 20: ...information Before sending the equipment please check applicable rules with your forwarder Never send damaged lithium batteries with air freight Equipment containing Lithium Metal cells or batteries...

Page 21: ...GEOTECH PVT DIRECT PUSH PIEZOMETER Manual 2015 11 11 17 Notes Notes...

Page 22: ...GEOTECH PVT DIRECT PUSH PIEZOMETER Manual 2015 11 11 2015 Ingenj rsfirman Geotech AB Datav gen 53 436 32 Askim SWEDEN Phone 4631289920 Fax 4631681639 www geotech eu info geotech se...