ABEM Terrameter SAS 1000 / SAS 4000
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OPERATING THE SAS 1000 / 4000
These operating instructions explain only how to handle the equipment itself. Instructions for
conducting the different types of surveys are available in other documents.
3.1
CONTROLS AND TERMINALS
3.1.1
Controls
To turn on the SAS 1000 / 4000, press the two lower knobs towards each other as indicated
by the ON/OFF symbol on the instrument panel. A LED (Light Emitting Diode) indicates that
the instrument is starting, and after approximately 20 sec the start menu comes up on the
display. During the start-up process of the SAS 1000 / 4000 you should avoid touching the
knobs.
Important: After turning on the instrument (using the two lower control knobs)
the red LED (light emitting diode) will turn on, and the welcome menu will
appear after 20-30 sec.
If the display does not become visible, please check the display contrast as
described below.
To turn OFF, press the two knobs towards each other until the "Power OFF" dialog box
appears on the screen, then accept OK. This will initiate the computer to close all files and
safely switch off.
Figure 6: The control knobs on
the SAS 1000 / 4000
(2)
and
control knob.
Turn the knob to the right to
accept a menu choice, or to
the left to cancel.
(4)
/ control knob. Used
to move between fields.
(1)
The MEASURE knob.
Turn the knob upward or
downward
to
perform
a
measurement.
(3)
control
knob.
Used
to
increase/
decrease
values in data entry
fields. Also used to
scroll
between
menus.
POWER
: To turn on press
these two control knobs
towards each other until the
LED comes on. To turn off,
press towards each other for a
moment and then accept OK.