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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Zond-12e 500A Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) in operating condition consists of two
parts: Control Unit with built-in battery 11.1V 8.7 A*h, integrated with antenna 500A, and
notebook-type computer. (Fig. 1). The computer is connected to the Control Unit via Ethernet
cross cable (Fig. 1). The antenna and the Control Unit are fit into plastic case with two runners as
shown on Fig. 1. Brief description of parts of Zond-12e 500A GPR is given below.
Computer.
Any computer may be used for the Zond-12e 500A GPR that is a notebook-type, PC
compatible computer with the operating system
Windows 7 / 8 / 10
, having Ethernet network
interface card 10/100BaseT. The exchange of information between the computer and the
Control Unit as two peer elements of the network is facilitated by utilizing the
TCP/IPv4
protocol. Therefore, prior to connection of the computer to the Control Unit you have to set
IP
address of computer
as
192.168.0.2
(if this address is occupied or is not accessible, you could
use any address from 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254, except 192.168.0.10.
Please, consult with
your network administrator before changing IP addresses
).
Set
Subnet mask
as
255.255.255.0
.
The computer performs the following functions: it controls operation modes of the GPR, and
receives, stores, processes and displays data.
Battery.
The Zond-12e 500A GPR utilizes Li-Ion battery 11.1 V 8.7 A*h, which is built into the
case under control panel. The status of the battery (voltage and percentage of the charge balance)
is displayed on the computer screen in the settings and data receipt menu. In case of the battery
discharge below the acceptable level, the computer will give a warning signal. Charging of the
built-in battery is done by using the Mascot 2541 charger, which is supplied with the kit.
Control Unit & Antenna.
The general view of the Control Unit is shown on Fig. 1. It is
mounted on the top of antenna 500A and has two outgoing cables – Ethernet cable for
connecting to computer and powering cable to be connected to the control panel.
Antenna.
The Zond-12e 500A GPR uses shielded high-frequency antenna 500 MHz.
2. PREPARING OF THE GPR FOR OPERATION
Connect the data communication cable to the control unit and to the LAN connector of the
computer as shown in Fig. 1.
Connect the powering cable to appropriate connector on the harness coming out from control
panel.
