ABEM Terrameter SAS 1000 / SAS 4000
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3.4.2
Voltage measuring mode (SP) surveys
Use non-polarisable electrodes only.
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Connect the voltage that is to be measured to terminals P1(-) and P2(+). If you are
measuring self potential (SP), non-polarisable electrodes must be used.
Beware of
thunderstorms!
Any high voltages from cattle fences or the like picked up by the cables
connected to the SAS 1000 / 4000 can damage the instrument.
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Turn the power on.
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Check that the mode is set to SP, otherwise correct it. Define a new record if appropriate.
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Activate the Measure key to perform a measurement. Each measurement is added to the
file automatically.
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Continue to next position to repeat the measurement.
3.4.3
Resistivity surveying mode
Stainless steel potential electrodes are preferable, although ordinary steel electrodes are
acceptable. The following procedure is appropriate when performing resistivity soundings.
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Position the SAS 1000 / 4000 half way between the potential electrodes (M and N).
Connect terminals P1 and P2 to terminals M and N respectively. Use an ABEM sounding
cable set or a 2-conductor cable of good quality with the conductors separated at the
electrode end.
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Connect the current electrodes (A and B) to terminals C1 and C2 respectively. Run these
cables in parallel adjacent to the SAS 1000 / 4000, and arrange them symmetrically with
respect to the potential electrodes.
Beware of thunderstorms!
Any high voltages (from
cattle fences or the like) picked up by the cables connected to the SAS 1000 / 4000 can
damage the instrument.
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Turn the power on. Select <SAS 1000 / 4000 Standard>.
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Check that the mode is set to Resistivity, otherwise select it. Define a new record if
appropriate.
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Select Method, Layout etc. as described in
Section 3.3 Managing the controlling program
.
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Activate the Measure knob to perform a measurement. Each measurement is added to the
file automatically.
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Continue to next position to repeat the measurement.
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Negative resistance readings can occur for two reasons:
1.
The current or the potential electrodes have been connected with reversed polarities.
2.
The noise level may be much higher than the signal level (long distances between A
and B and low current). If this is causing single negative readings, signal averaging
must be used.
User defined electrode geometries can be entered via protocol files, see section 8.1.6
Format
of VES Protocol Files
(page 63) for a description.