
8
(Note that the display, although marked
μ
E is not directly in microstrains. The
change in digits diplayed must be multiplied by the gage factor given on the
calibration sheet to get the true microstrains)
The GK-404 will continue to take measurements and display the readings until the OFF
button is pushed, or if enabled, when the automatic Power-Off timer shuts the GK-404 off.
The GK-404 continuously monitors the status of the (2) 1.5V AA cells, and when their
combined voltage drops to 2V, the message
Batteries Low
is displayed on the screen. A
fresh set of 1.5V AA batteries should be installed at this point
3.3. Operation of the GK-405 Readout Box
The GK-405 Vibrating Wire Readout is made up of two components:
the Readout Unit, consisting of a Windows Mobile handheld PC running the GK-405
Vibrating Wire Readout Application
the GK-405 Remote Module which is housed in a weather-proof enclosure and connects
to the vibrating wire sensor by means of:
1) Flying leads with alligator type clips when the sensor cable terminates in bare wires or,
2) by means of a 10 pin connector..
The two components communicate wirelessly using Bluetooth
®
, a reliable digital
communications protocol. The Readout Unit can operate from the cradle of the Remote
Module (see Figure 5) or, if more convenient, can be removed and operated up to 20 meters
from the Remote Module
Figure 5 GK405 Readout Unit
For further details consult the GK405 Instruction Manual.