Raven OmniSeed Viper Pro, Calibration & Operation Manual

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CHAPTER
11
Manual No. 016-3001-015 Rev. C 211
Chapter 11
File Maintenance and
Editing Reports
Overview
File Maintenance can be defined as the process of archiving specific files from the Viper Pro and deleting files
that are no longer needed. It is recommended that the user perform this maintenance at the end of each day. If
this is not possible, maintenance should be performed at least once a week.
To view existing jobs, or add to field applications at a later date, all files associated with those jobs must be
transferred back to the Viper Pro field computer. Be sure to backup or save files for any jobs that may need to
be resumed at a later date. All files associated with the job file to be resumed must be transferred back tot he
the field computer to resume the job.
File maintenance ensures that the Viper Pro system can perform at optimal efficiency by removing files that are
no longer needed. Maintenance also safeguards valuable information from being lost in the event that a file is
damaged or corrupted, since files will be archived on a personal computer or laptop for future reference.
File Maintenance
All Viper Pro job files are stored in memory located inside the Viper Pro. The storage location for these files is
of a fixed size and will hold a large, but limited, number of files. Do not allow the storage memory to become
too full. If the storage memory becomes too full, a Storage Memory warning displays. File maintenance should
be conducted on a regular basis to ensure sufficient storage space is available for future jobs and to back up
completed job information. Once the report files are saved on a home or office computer, delete the covMaps,
jobs, and vnav files from the Viper Pro internal memory by using the Automatic File Maintenance or USB File
Transfer features.
Files can be loaded onto the Viper Pro or downloaded from the Viper Pro using an external USB flash drive.
Insert the USB flash drive into the USB connector located in the lower left hand corner of the Viper Pro.
Note:
Do not leave the USB flash drive in the front USB connector while operating the machine. Insert
the USB flash drive into the front USB connector only to perform file maintenance.