Sensors & Software pulseEKKO Pro Manuel utilisateur
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Copyright 2003 Sensors & Software Inc. 2003-00376-00
pulseEKKO PRO TLF
Transmitter
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Table of Contents
1 Overview ................................................................................................1
2 System Assembly and Startup .......................................................3
2.1 Antenna Assembly ...........................................................................3
2.2 Connecting up the Radar .................................................................4
2.3 Adding Optional Items ......................................................................6
2.3.1 Fiber Optic Remote Trigger and Beeper Unit..............................6
2.3.2 Odometer................................................................................7
3 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................9
3.1 Transmitter Problem: No Signal on Screen......................................9
4 Care and Maintenance ..................................................................... 11
4.1 General........................................................................................... 11
4.2 Radar Unit ...................................................................................... 11
4.3 Battery Power Requirements ......................................................... 11
4.4 Transmitter and Receiver Battery Maintenance ............................. 11
4.5 Testing Batteries ............................................................................12
4.6 Fiber Optics Cables........................................................................13
5 Helpful Hints .......................................................................................15
5.1 Handling Fiber Optic Cables ..........................................................15
5.2 Connecting the Fiber Optics...........................................................15
5.3 Batteries .........................................................................................15
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Appendix A Health & Safety Certification ....................................... A-1
Appendix B FCC Regulations ............................................................. B-1
Appendix C Instrument Interference ................................................C-1
Appendix D Safety Around Explosive Devices .............................D-1
pulseEKKO PRO TLF Transmitter 1-Overview
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1 Overview
This manual describes how to use the pulseEKKO PRO Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
system transmitter.
System Assembly Section 2 on page 3 discusses in detail the step by step procedure for
& Startup: assembling the pulseEKKO PRO system and connecting the transmit-
ter to it.
Troubleshooting: Section 3 on page 9 presents some simple steps the user should go
through when the transmitter is not working as it should.
Care and Maintenance: Section 4 on page 11 discusses procedures for the care and mainte-
nance of your pulseEKKO transmitter.
Helpful Hints: Based on years of experience, Section 5 lists some helpful hints to
help make data collection and field operations run as smooth as possi-
ble.
Users should read Sensors & Software’s statement on issues regarding health
and safety in Appendix A - Health & Safety Certification.
1-Overview pulseEKKO PRO TLF Transmitter
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