GSSI SIR 30, Manual

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Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. SIR® 30
Manual
MN 93-101Rev E
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction ................................................................................................................1
Unpacking the Box ............................................................................................................... 1
Key New Features of the SIR 30 ....................................................................................... 2
SIR 30 Physical Characteristics and Connections ....................................................... 2
SIR 30 Hardware Setup ....................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2: User Interface Descriptions ................................................................................ 17
System Start Screen .......................................................................................................... 17
System Settings .................................................................................................................. 18
Main Menu Control Screen ............................................................................................ 21
Main Menu Control Screen\Control Bar..................................................................... 26
RADAR CONFIG .................................................................................................................. 27
SIGNAL PROCESS ............................................................................................................... 41
OUTPUT OPTIONS ............................................................................................................. 47
SYSTEM OPTIONS .............................................................................................................. 57
Chapter 3: Data Collection ........................................................................................................ 59
Data Collection Setup – Single Channel .................................................................... 59
Data Collection Setup – Road Survey with Horn Antennas ................................ 67
Bi Static Data Collection Setup ..................................................................................... 76
Dual-Receiver Data Collection Setup .......................................................................... 83
Chapter 4: Data Playback .......................................................................................................... 85
Single File Playback .......................................................................................................... 85
Dual Channel File Playback ............................................................................................ 90
Multi Channel File Playback ........................................................................................... 93
Chapter 5: Data Transfer ............................................................................................................ 97
Transferring Data from the SIR 30 to the Control Laptop .................................... 97
Transferring Data from the SIR 30 to an External Drive ........................................ 98
Chapter 6: Configuring the SIR 30 with a GPS ................................................................... 99
Appendix A: SIR 30 Pictures ...................................................................................................101
Appendix B: Data Formats ......................................................................................................105
Appendix C: Antenna Specifications ..................................................................................113
Appendix D: Dielectric Values of Common Materials...................................................115
Appendix E: SIR 30 Maintenance Tool Overview ...........................................................117
Appendix F: SIR 30 Wiring Instructions ..............................................................................135
Appendix G: Cable Diagrams .................................................................................................137
Appendix F: Glossary of Terms ..............................................................................................143