pulseEKKO PRO
1-Overview
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Overview
This manual describes how to set up and run a pulseEKKO PRO LF (low frequency) Ground Penetrating
Radar (GPR) system connected to a Digital Video Logger (DVL) for data display and storage.
System Assembly
Section 2 System Assembly and Startup on page 2 details the
& Startup:
step by step procedure for
assembling the pulseEKKO PRO system. It also
describes how to start up the DVL and navigate around the menus.
Setting Data Collection
Section 3 System Setup Parameters on page 31 covers the procedure for
Parameters:
selecting appropriate data collection parameters. Although every effort has
been made to make the software as transparent and user friendly as possible,
this section explains in greater detail each of the options and menu items in
the data collection program.
To get up and running quickly see Section 3.1 System Parameters for a Quick
Start to Data Collection on page 32.
Scope Mode:
Section 4 Running in Scope Mode on page 65 describes how to set timezero
to ensure the system is ready for data collection.
Data Collection:
Section 5 Data Collection Mode on page 69 describes running the radar sys-
tem and collecting data.
Surveying Techniques:
Section 6 Surveying Techniques on page 82 describes system configurations
and offers hints for properly collecting data in field conditions.
Troubleshooting:
Section 7 Troubleshooting on page 95 presents some simple steps the user
should go through when things do not work as they should.
File Management:
Section 8 File Management on page 104 describes how to transfer data from
the DVL to a PC and how to delete files and directories from the DVL.
Care and Maintenance:
Section 9 Care and Maintenance on page 111 discusses procedures for the
care and maintenance of your pulseEKKO PRO system.
Helpful Hints:
Section 10 Helpful Hints on page 117 lists some helpful hints, based on years
of experience, to help make data collection and field operations run as
smooth as possible.
