Guideline Geo MALA GroundExplorer HDR Series User Manual Download

Page: 4 / 58

Table of Contents

Our Thanks... ..........................................................................................................................2
Table of Contents .....................................................................................................................4
Preface ...................................................................................................................................6

About this Manual ................................................................................................................6
Additional Resources ............................................................................................................6
Feedback .............................................................................................................................6

Safety and Compliance User Notices ........................................................................................7
Get Ready. Set up. Go ..............................................................................................................8

MALÅ GroundExplorer (GX) HDR Features ............................................................................8
Advantages compared to conventional GPR technology ..........................................................8

Accessories and Optional Extras ...............................................................................................9

Unpack. Inspect. Register ...................................................................................................... 11

Repacking and Shipping ..................................................................................................... 12
Registering MALÅ GX HDR ................................................................................................. 12

System Assembly and Set Up ................................................................................................. 13

Connecting it all up ............................................................................................................ 14

Antenna LED Indicators ...................................................................................................... 16
Antenna Battery Maintenance and Charging ........................................................................ 16

Powering the GX antenna/controller from the optional battery bag or other external battery
source ............................................................................................................................ 18

Charging the GX Controller .................................................................................................. 18

User Interface ........................................................................................................................ 19

Start Menu ......................................................................................................................... 20

Summary of Contents for MALA GroundExplorer HDR Series

Page 1: ...MAL GroundExplorer HDR Series User Manual __________________________________________________________________________________...

Page 2: ...products with the capability to meet your needs for efficiency and productivity now and into the future Whether this is your first MAL product or an addition to the MAL collection we believe that a s...

Page 3: ...ment is intended only to assist the reader in the use of the product and every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate Guideline Geo shall not be liable for any...

Page 4: ...hipping Cases 10 Measuring Wheels and Devices 10 Others 10 Unpack Inspect Register 11 Repacking and Shipping 12 Registering MAL GX HDR 12 System Assembly and Set Up 13 Connecting it all up 14 Connect...

Page 5: ...er Project 39 Creating an Object Mapper Project 39 Object Mapper Measurements with Baseline 41 Object Mapper measurements with GPS 43 Continuing an Object Mapper measurements Project 44 Positioning Me...

Page 6: ...own issues and limitations precautions best practices and tips are also presented so that the most efficient and productive use can be achieved Additional Resources GPR Training www guidelinegeo com 1...

Page 7: ...round Penetrating Radar Device This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standards Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and...

Page 8: ...HDR Features The HDR series High Dynamic Range is the latest addition to Guideline Geo s versatile MAL product range It is a completely new design based on patented cutting edge technology These new a...

Page 9: ...er for Guideline Geo Shielded Antennas designed to handle rough GPR surveying The cart is suitable for Guideline Geos shielded antennas 160 450 and 750 MHz Visit our website for more information MAL C...

Page 10: ...R Shipping Cases Robust shipping cases for the MAL GX Controller and accessories Measuring Wheels and Devices GX Measuring Wheel GX Spring loaded Wheel String Encoder Others To the GX system there is...

Page 11: ...Remove the protective shipping cover on the antenna Using the supplied Torx screwdriver remove the 4 Torx screws Remove and store the black plastic cover for future use if shipping is required at a l...

Page 12: ...acking box Please read our shipping instructions before returning instruments to Guideline Geo These instructions can be found on our website at www guidelinegeo com Support Service Repairs Registerin...

Page 13: ...Controller is mounted on the handle of the Rough Terrain Cart or the Controller Holder and connects to the HDR antenna through a single data power combination cable and displays the data as the instr...

Page 14: ...in the power cable and place it towards the mark on the connection Push lightly If you have it in the correct orientation it will go into its position smoothly To disconnect pull out holding the metal...

Page 15: ...the Settings Menu on the GX Controller and change the Acquisition Parameters to the correct wheel Power up Start the MAL GX HDR by pressing the power button on both the HDR antenna and the HDR Control...

Page 16: ...active Please contact your local Guideline Geo representative Antenna Battery Maintenance and Charging A 12V 8 7Ah Li ion battery pack is shipped with the MAL GX HDR Antenna and is the recommended pow...

Page 17: ...ace With the use of the correct adaptor connect the supplied battery charger to the battery pack The LED light on the charger indicates the following Red Charged 80 Yellow Charged80 100 Green Maintena...

Page 18: ...wer supply to the socket on the right hand side of the GX Controller data power connectors The battery indicator on the GX Controller will show the charging cycle The red lightning bolt indicates the...

Page 19: ...chieve the highest possible level of productivity and safety while operating the MAL GX HDR Start Menu 20 Navigating the Menus and Options Navigator 20 Main Menu 21 Zoom Function 22 Main Menu Icons 22...

Page 20: ...Navigator for selecting options and functions Menu items are selected by rotating the Navigator clockwise or anti clockwise The selected item is then executed by pushing the button The Navigator contr...

Page 21: ...ces are explained with this project type The items available under the Main Menu vary depending whether the system is in Stopped mode or Started mode Stopped mode Started mode Tip The MAL GX Controlle...

Page 22: ...uence before it can be restarted This is achieved by pressing the power switch on the Controller and then waiting for 5 10 seconds before pressing the power switch again If this procedure is not follo...

Page 23: ...e The Contrast button is used to set the contrast of the GPR profile Rotating the Navigator increases and decreases the contrast level The Time gain button is used to adjust the time gain for the GPR...

Page 24: ...een and the GX HDR Controller will apply the highest gain level for the signal to noise ratio Set the velocity based on soil type Setting the velocity allows the adjustment of the depth scale for diff...

Page 25: ...he drop down list Tip Additional wheels and individual calibration can be added to the list by accessing the Acquisition Parameters menu Note The accuracy of the encoder wheel is not infinite and depe...

Page 26: ...on the direction of the scan whilst utilising the Measuring Wheel or Cart Note This option will not be available when Time or Keyboard Triggering is selected on the Measurement Parameters Menu Select...

Page 27: ...the standard list This may be useful if the encoder is attached to a non standard wheel Then select Edit Current Wheel calibrate the wheel see Wheel Edit Options section below for further details Note...

Page 28: ...fter selecting Distance for Calibration Tip For a higher level of accuracy measure a length over the surface where the GPR is being used A longer distance will average out any surface variations Selec...

Page 29: ...small window will appear on the right hand side of the radargram during measurements showing the actual measured trace The intensity of the screen light can be changed with the backlighter option Tip...

Page 30: ...eating an Object Mapper Project 39 Object Mapper Measurements with Baseline 41 Object Mapper with GPS 43 Continuing an Object Mapper Measurements Project 44 Positioning Menu 44 File Manager 44 MAL Geo...

Page 31: ...tions will appear when the Markers icon is selected Surface Marker allows a marker to be placed at zero depth level on the radargram This is useful for marking a feature that is visible on the surface...

Page 32: ...the velocity based on the entered value Hyperbola fitting If there is a clear hyperbolic response in the radargram utilise the Hyperbola fitting feature to calculate the velocity of the soil Position...

Page 33: ...volved in the data collection to the final processed 3D view of the investigated area Tip Use Guideline Geo s 3D Vision on you computer for easy visualization of 3D Grid Projects Creating a 3D Project...

Page 34: ...e of grid will be determined by line spacing point interval and time window values Note Line spacing has to be evenly divisable by Point interval Before the project commences a summary screen indicati...

Page 35: ...ging the screen ready for the next line Move the antenna over to the next grid line and select Next Line Repeat these steps until the X axis is completed Move the antenna to the start of the Y axis an...

Page 36: ...ith a well defined hyperbola Select the Velocity button and increase or decrease the velocity value until the hyperbola becomes a point Tip Too high a velocity value will cause the hyperbola to invert...

Page 37: ...les Three options are available a grey scale and two different color schemes Set the velocity based on field tests or soil type Setting the velocity allows adjustment of the depth scale for differing...

Page 38: ...38 Select the correct level of backlight for the ambient light levels This setting can be adjusted within the range of 0 100 Tip Reducing the backlight will extend the battery life between charges...

Page 39: ...er Project is created within the GX Controller it can be directly opened in the ObjectMapper program a Windows based interpretation software for quick mapping of underground features For further infor...

Page 40: ...the X and Y coordinates of the start and stop positions of the line If no coordinates are available the baseline is defined as 0 m for X and Y start position and then the length of the line for X or Y...

Page 41: ...e baseline select the menu option BL Crossing bottom button to place a marker on the GPR profile This marker will be used to connect the current profile to the defined baseline Note The baseline cross...

Page 42: ...easurement screen and a blue marker dot is seen on the GPR profile Continue the measurement along the current profile Once a profile is completed select Stop the Start Profile screen will be seen and...

Page 43: ...ware for simple interpretation of underground features For further information see the Object Mapper Operating Manual Tip Separate files can be opened or uploaded from the project enabling the user to...

Page 44: ...sure the GPS has high precision positioning Continuing an Object Mapper measurements Project To continue a previously started ObjectMapper Project select Continue Project in the Project Main screen Us...

Page 45: ...are found Here you can select mark several files and delete or upload the same 2D files has the file extension rd7 ObjectMapper projects obm and 3D Grid Projects rhd Note For the ObjectMapper and 3D G...

Page 46: ...for most applications but if necessary adjust settings in the settings menu Start New Profile press Note The antenna has an in built data storage module which enables data to be stored whilst taking m...

Page 47: ...rial or SI for the appropriate local requirements Select the Hardware Tests icon to enter the hardware test screen Select Start Test or Start Ethernet Test to start the self test procedure Each item o...

Page 48: ...off the GX Controller while the upgrade is in progress Rotate the Navigator to select the Restore Predefined Settings option and press to perform a reset when experiencing problems or if you would li...

Page 49: ...r area COM Port this option is selected for an RTK GPS input via the serial COM port Once this option is activated various parameters will be activated see below USB select this option if a simple GPS...

Page 50: ...setting if utilising an RTK GPS Select the correct values for the COM Port Baud Rate and CheckSum Validation to match the external RTK GPS output A small external puck type GPS antenna can be connecte...

Page 51: ...ies In addition the operational speed of the system will be reduced WiFi Connection Remove the data cable between the antenna and GX Controller Power up the system as normal and check the blue WiFi bu...

Page 52: ...e in built memory module can also be utilised whilst taking measurements with the data cable connected This function is automatically activated when the Wi i option is switched on Wire WiFi Channel Se...

Page 53: ...ler once a measurement has commenced During this remote operation or if the WiFi is disrupted when working locally the in built memory card in the antenna will store the GPR data thus enabling the mea...

Page 54: ...the WiFi off and then proceed to the Work With Files option on the Start Screen Choose the correct file and then select the Restore button WiFi Initiation via Wire Users may experience occasions when...

Page 55: ...t is red continue charging until the charging cycle is complete i e indicator light turns green Check connectors Disconnect and reconnect the battery pack on the GX HDR antenna If using the external b...

Page 56: ...ort Guideline Geo is committed to providing exceptional product support Our technical support representatives are available online to help you find answers to even the most challenging technical suppo...

Page 57: ...320 km h point distance 10cm Data acquisition rate 160MHz Time window 625ns Operating time 5 h Bandwidth 120 fractional 10dB Positioning Inbuilt DGPS external GPS Wheel encoder Power supply Interchan...

Page 58: ...nsions 375x235x170 mm Weight 3 6 kg Operating temp 20 to 50 C or 0 to 120 F Environmental IP65 MALA GX Controller Processor 1 6GHz Intel Atom Display 1024 x 768 OS Linux Memory 8GB compact Flash memor...

Search results

Summary of Contents for MALA GroundExplorer HDR Series

Reviews:

Related manuals for MALA GroundExplorer HDR Series

Brands by name

Popular brands

Guideline Geo MALA GroundExplorer HDR Series, User Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for MALA GroundExplorer HDR Series

Reviews:

Related manuals for MALA GroundExplorer HDR Series

Brands by name

Popular brands