MALA EasyLocator Manuel utilisateur
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MALA EasyLocator
WideRange
Operating manual
Version 1.0
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Table of Contents
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1Introduction 4
1.1 Unpacking and Inspection 5
1.2 Repacking and Shipping 5
1.3 Limited Warranty and Liability 5
1.4 Important information regarding the use of this MALA GPR unit 6
2Hardware and Start Up 7
2.1 Hardware 7
2.2 Start up 7
3Using the EasyLocator
WideRange 10
3.1 Surveying 13
3.2 The settings menu 14
4EasyLocator WideRange
specifications 16
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1 Introduction
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Thank you for purchasing the EasyLocator WideRange.
The EasyLocator series of products is the most widely used
GPR-system for utility detection, world-wide. The WideRange
is the latest in a line of easy-to-use tools for the locating
industry. It builds on its predecessors in terms of handling and
user interface while incorporating the latest and most potent
technology currently available.
We at Malå GeoScience welcome comments from you
concerning the use and experience of this equipment, as well
as the contents and usefulness of this manual. Please take the
time to read through the assembling instructions carefully and
address any questions or suggestions to the following:
Main Office: Subsidiary:
Malå GeoScience Malå GeoScience USA, Inc.
Skolgatan 11 465 Deanna Lane
S-930 70 Malå Charleston, SC 29492
Sweden USA
Phone: +46 953 345 50 Phone: +1-843 852 5021
Fax: +46 953 345 67 Fax: +1-843 769 7397
Information about MALÅ GeoSciences products is also
available on Internet: http://www.malags.com
Copyright© 2012 Malå Geoscience AB
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1.1 Unpacking and Inspection
Great care should be taken when unpacking the equipment.
Be sure to verify the contents shown on the packing list and
inspect the equipment for any loose parts or other damage. All
packing material should be preserved in the event that any
damage occurred during shipping. Any claims for shipping
damage should be filed to the carrier. Any claims for missing
equipment or parts should be filed with Mala GeoScience.
1.2 Repacking and Shipping
If original packing materials are unavailable, the equipment
should be packed with at least 80 mm of shock-absorbing
material. Do not use shredded fibres, paper wood, or wool, as
these materials tend to get compacted during shipment and
permit the instruments to move around inside the package.
1.3 Limited Warranty and Liability
Malå Geoscience warrants that, for a period of 12 months from the delivery
date to the original purchaser, Malå Geoscience products will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship. Except for the foregoing limited
warranty, Malå Geoscience disclaims all warranties, express or
implied, including nay warranty of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose. Malå Geoscience will repair and replace parts or
equipment which are returned to Malå Geoscience, transportation and
insurance pre-paid, without alteration or further damage, and which in Malå
Geoscience´s judgement, were defective or became defective during
normal use.
Malå Geoscience assumes no liability for any direct, indirect, special,
incidental or consequential damages or injures caused by proper or
improper operation of its equipment or software, whether or not
defective.
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1.4 Important information regarding the use of
this MALA GPR unit
According to the regulations stated in ETSI EN 302 066-1 (European
Telecommunication Standards Institute):
- The CX unit should not be left ON when leaving the system unintended. It
should always be turned OFF when not in use.
- The antennas should point towards the ground, walls etc. during
measurement and not towards the air.
- The antennas should be kept in close proximity to the media under
investigation.
Canadian regulations states that whenever GPR-antennas are in use the
following note apply:
This Ground penetrating Radar device shall be operated only when in
contact with or within 1 m of the ground.
This Ground Penetrating Radar Device shall be used only by law
enforcement agencies, scientific research institutes, commercial mining
companies, construction companies and emergency rescue or firefighting
organizations.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Malå GeoScience has not approved any changes or
modifications to this device by the user. Any changes or modifications
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. See 47 CFR Sec.
15.21.
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2 Hardware and Start Up
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2.1 Hardware
The EasyLocator WideRange is a bandwidth-extended GPR
system designed for use with the EasyLocator ProCart Wide.
The main components are the UWB-transducer(antenna), the
monitor the mechanical carrying system and the batteries. The
system is, preferable powered with one battery and data
communication between the GPR-transducer and the monitor
is managed with an Ethernet link on a cable which carries
power to the monitor as well.
2.2 Start up
Prior to surveying with the system the following easy steps
should be followed.
Make sure that the battery is fully charged. The battery
powers both the transducer and the monitor and is good
for about 5 hour’s operation.
Connect the traducer to the battery by means with cable
supplied, see picture below.
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Connect the Monitor to the transducer with the cable
supplied, see picture below.
Press and release the button the GPR-transducer,
shortly, do keep it pressed. This will start up the unit;
the LED’s on the panel will start to blink as well as the
LED inside the button, see figure below.
Press the button on the monitor; it’ll take about 30
seconds for the unit to start up.
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After these simple steps the monitor will display the screen
shown in figure below, and the system is ready for operation.
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3 Using the EasyLocator
WideRange
The parts of the EasyLocator WideRange system are shipped
separately. To get started unfold the ProCart, attach the EL
Controller to the controller tray, attach the power/Ethernet
cable, and mount the batteries in the battery bay (behind the
red lid with the MALÅ logo)
Once the unit is un-folded and started as described in previous
paragraph, operation is very straight-forward and self-
explanatory, some details will be described in the following
text.
Referring to the start-up screen is shown in figure below, the
area of the screen between the depth scales are reserved for
data presentation, the lower portion for information about the
ongoing survey and the right column are mainly for controlling
the instrument trough the turn-push button.
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