GK-604 Inclinometer Readout User`s Manual
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1. E OKON The World Leader in Vibrating Wire Technology 48 Spencer Street Lebanon NH 03766 USA Tel 603 448 1562 Fax 603 448 3216 F mail geokon geokon com http www geokon com GK 604 Inclinometer Readout User s Manual No part of this instruction manual may be reproduced by any means without the written consent of Geokon Inc The information contained herein is believed to be accurate and reliable However Geokon Inc assumes no responsibility for errors omissions or misinterpretation The information herein is subject to change without notification Copyright 2012 by Geokon Inc Doc Rev Initial 1 2012 Warranty Statement Geokon Inc warrants its products to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 13 months from date of purchase If the unit should malfunction it must be returned to the factory for evaluation freight prepaid Upon examination by Geokon if the unit is found to be defective it will be repaired or replaced at no charge However the WARRANTY is VOID if the unit shows evidence of having been tampered with or shows evidence of being damaged as a result of excessive corrosion or current heat moisture or vibration improper specification misapplication misuse or other operating conditions outside of Geokon s control Components which wear or which are damaged by misuse are not warranted This includes fuses and batteries Geokon m2. Exiting the Program The Close Window X in the upper left corner of the display screen does not stop the program it only pauses the operation and hides the program This can be a problem as it leaves the Bluetooth connection active eventually the remote will time out and shut off This option retains any readings that haven t been saved to a file simply re activate the GK 604 program and pick up where you left off Selecting the Readings Exit option from the main screen forces everything off and ensures a clean start the next time This option will cause readings to be lost if they have not been saved to a file see section 2 2 figures 8 and 9 for information regarding saving data 3 Configuring Holes Probes and Projects Parameters such as English metric units initial level of hole and gage factors can be adjusted to meet user s needs and the specifications of the probe The software currently supports 2 different probe types up to 12 different probe configurations and as many hole configurations as the Field PC can store in memory All these can be adjusted using 3 options on the System menu 3 1 Hole Configuration Select System Hole Configuration and the screen depicted in figure 11 will be displayed Hole ID se GK 604 Inclinometi a rE 349 lok Tap on the keyboard icon bottom of the screen to bring up the on screen keyboard Use it to edit the Hole ID name Probe Number Probe Number Select the
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4. Probe Number or name from the drop noon down list This associates a hole with a particular AEE probe Pressing Options takes you directly to Starting Level the Probe Configuration screen see section 3 2 1o0 qdq0000 Starting Level Interval a 2 Feet Using the on screen keyboard enter a value for the initial level of the survey for this hole 0 5 meters Interval Save Tap the radio button corresponding to the interval that will be used for the survey Cancel Save Readings Ea System The configuration should be saved A file will be created using the Hole ID name Figure 11 Hole Configuration Open Press Open to view and select any previously saved hole configurations see figure 12 GK 604 Inclinometi oF a 4 08 Folder GK604 Holes 10 19 62b IHO1 GK60 10 19 60b Figure 12 Hole Configuration File Selection 10 3 2 Probe Configuration Select System Probe Configuration and the screen depicted in figure 13 will be displayed Probe Number GK 604 Inclinomeli gt 4 28 lok Use the drop down list to select 1 of 12 probes ee A o Edit probe name Edit probe name Probe limit to 5 Use the on screen keyboard to enter a friendly Number characters name A Gage Factor B Gage Factor 1 000000 1 000000 A and B Channel Gage Factors i Using the on screen keyboard enter appropriate Zero Shift B zero Shift E IE numbers for the 2 gage factors see th
5. aise the value to skip file names OK Cancel Tapping OK updates the current values and saves the information to the auto configuration file Readings System Figure 14 Project Configuration 11 3 4 Compass Probe Select System Compass Probe and the dialog box depicted in figure 15 will be displayed Using a compass probe Using a compass spiral probe Figure 15 Compass Probe Confirm o Selecting Yes will rescale the software to GK 604 Inclinometi 7 8 44 X properly display 0 360 degrees on the Live Readings screen The type on the Main Screen will reflect that a Compass Probe has been selected see figure 16 G The software is designed to work only OKON with the Geokon 6005 3 Spiral Indicator Probe Inclinometer Readout m Only one channel A is read and displayed on the Live Readings screen see figure 17 Only the A1 readings are stored in the data file Probe Status Connected Type Compass Probe Todiscontinue the use of Compass Probes you must exit the Live Readings screen select System gt Compass Probe again and Bore Hole IHO1 answer No at the prompt see figure 15 Readings EJ System Figure 16 Compass Probe selected ee a ee GK 604 Inclinometi gv 9 01 ok 1 4 Data Set Switch Set wa 100 0m 3 fis Bl A1 az Hole ID THO1 Readings Hs System Figure 17 Live Compass Readings 12 4 Files Folders Transfe
6. anufactures scientific instruments whose misuse is potentially dangerous The instruments are intended to be installed and used only by qualified personnel There are no warranties except as stated herein There are no other warranties expressed or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and of fitness for a particular purpose Geokon Inc is not responsible for any damages or losses caused to other equipment whether direct indirect incidental special or consequential which the purchaser may experience as a result of the installation or use of the product The buyer s sole remedy for any breach of this agreement by Geokon Inc or any breach of any warranty by Geokon Inc shall not exceed the purchase price paid by the purchaser to Geokon Inc for the unit or units or equipment directly affected by such breach Under no circumstances will Geokon reimburse the claimant for loss incurred in removing and or reinstalling equipment Every precaution for accuracy has been taken in the preparation of manuals and or software however Geokon Inc neither assumes responsibility for any omissions or errors that may appear nor assumes liability for any damages or losses that result from the use of the products in accordance with the information contained in the manual or software Table of Contents 1 MER OOUCTION ii csscssccacssncussesvecauohnoascliscsedsameuscecumeedcanaesseacseccamesswoutcacseiadeencueas 1 R
7. clinometi gt 21 18 X EOKON Inclnometer Readout Probe Status Connected Type Inclinometer Probe Save to File Clear Readings Bore Hole IHO1 Exit Readings e System Figure 5 Probe Connected Figure 6 Readings Menu The Live Readings screen appears as in figure 7 e Readings are continuously updated from the remote The Data Set always starts with Set 1 but can be switched at any time to Set 2 usually after rotating the probe 180 degrees e Atthe start of a survey the level is set to the Starting Level configured for a particular hole 3 GK 604 Inclinometi PE 1 49 ok Pressing the Record button with a finger or 7 tap of the stylus records that set of A amp B values and automatically changes the level on Data set 1 screen by the an amount based on the hole 1 00 Om configuration see section 3 1 The Record Level a option can also be activated by pressing the Enter key on the keypad e Be sure to move the probe to the new level and wait for the readings to stabilize before recording the next reading vs e A beep sound should be heard confirming that the reading has been stored If no beep is Hole ID heard tap the volume control at the top of the screen and adjust the volume e At any point you can scroll the level using the P CESTE E o System Up Down buttons on the screen and view data stored and checksums lo
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9. done before it leaves the factory Follow the steps below to ensure the partnership with the remote is established before using the readout software il 2 Use the Bluetooth Settings Manager on the Archer Field PC to set up the link to the remote Read about setting up a Bluetooth partnership in Chapter 9 of the Field PC s Reference Guide Several ways to start the Bluetooth Manager Start 3 ME 9 47 Wednecday M7 e 2 Connectivity J ither the Internet or work mf connection in Settings Once in the Bluetooth Settings Manager click on the Mode tab and then make sure that the box next to Turn on Bluetooth is checked Click on the Devices tab If it shows a Geokon device name will start with GK and contain the remote s serial number go to the next G Windows Media 1 i gt 2 9 Today Settings e 9 55 X E Calendar EE ZO 3 T EB Contacts Beam Connections Internet Explorer A Messaging T File Explorer Fd Excel Mobile a Mobile _ Ta Programs F Settings Personal System Connections Help Ea 7 Settings Bluetooth Turn on Bluetooth C Make this device visible to other devices To connect to a device click on the Devices tab below Fa 7 Settings Bluetooth step Otherwise turn on the remote module should see a flashing blue Tap Add new device to search for other indicator on the remote and s
10. e Inclinometer Probe manual and Calibration sheet for more information Press Update to save current changes in memory OK saves to File A and B Channel Zero Shift To compensate for any offset at zero enter appropriate values for the Zero Shift values see the oo Inclinometer Probe manual and Calibration sheet for more information Readings System an Update Tapping Update causes the information to be Figure 13 Probe Configuration temporarily used for the current set of readings you ll see the effect when you go to Live Readings and the readings which are saved in this session OK Tapping OK updates the current session and saves the information to the probe configuration file so it can be used in future sessions 3 3 Project Configuration Select System Project Configuration and the screen PA eaa S tatters Fie Bi iar depicted in figure 14 will be displayed Project Name Project Name can be changed and is stored in the data file Project Auto Increment File The 3 digit value in this entry is added as a suffix to Auto o RE RUnDEr wil be data file names automatically if the Auto Incr Increment Fie ladded to the file Enabled box is checked The 3 digit value is 001 name if enabled automatically adjusted after every file is saved and the value shown is the current value to be used You Auto Incr Enabled can lower this value to force overwrites of previously saved files or r
11. elect Add new device Bluetooth devices Tap on a device to modify its settings Poseemos Fa Settings 4 When a suitable remote is discovered highlight the device and click Next Sciet2BiuetoothDevice __ Select a device to connect with and tap Next Cancel Next 5 A prompt will be displayed for a password enter default and press Next RD again If a partnership with the device is successfully established the screen will momentarily display the prompt to the right and then return to Enter a passcode to establish a secure the Bluetooth Devices screen connection with Gk6041141573 Press Next to continue if a passcode is not required Device Added Your Pocket PC has connected with GK6041141573 a Advanced 6 Click on the COM Ports tab If the Geokon device is already assigned ne Settings E 4 ok to a COM Port the partnership process is finished If not select New Outgoing Port and select an available COM port COM5 is the default AOE EE E D A sesh Be sure to remember the number of the COM port as you may have to PEETS AEAT aeons a eer Rene select it later in the readout software see section 2 2 GK6041141573 COM2 New Outgoing Port 2 2 Using the GK 604 Readout Software The readout software can be launched by tapping the Start button and selecting it from the drop down list or clicking on Programs and then clicking the G icon After launch the main openi
12. ion is available for free from the Microsoft site www microsoft com and search for Active Sync download Once installed generally requires a reboot simply connect the USB cable from the Field PC and then open My Computer on the XP machine and see a PDA entry under drives Just double click on it to see the folders in the Field PC If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7 they include software called Windows Mobile Device Center and you should be able to immediately connect the Field PC and see it in the Computer window 13 It is not necessary to set up any syncing options although it can easily be accomplished Another Bluetooth partnership can also be set up from your desktop laptop assuming they have Bluetooth modules to the Field PC and transfer files that way All of these options and more are described in the Field PC s Reference Guide 4 2 Updating Firmware This section describes how to download new firmware revisions to the GK 604 Remote Module If a firmware update is needed new update files GK604_RFW S19 are typically available from Geokon via email or by downloading from the Geokon web site The steps below describe the firmware update procedure e This file needs to be transferred to the My Documents folder of the Field PC using any strategy described above e Turn on the remote and make sure its battery is charged or it is powered externally A power supply interruption du
13. ng screen is displayed see figure 2 re GK 604 Inclinome Er m 11 15 X EOKON Inclinometer Readout Probe Status Mo Contact Click on System gt Connect to retry Bore Hole IHO1 Readings Fd System Figure 2 Main screen If at launch the application displays the error shown in figure 3 then the following options should be considered e Make sure the remote is turned on blue light blinking e Select the System option and Connect to Remote again if no previous connection assumes COMB has been set up as an outgoing port in the Bluetooth Settings Manager or select the Alternate Connect option see figure 4 and pick the COM port previously established in section 2 1 Hole Configuration Probe Configuration Project Configuration Compass Probe Unable to connect Be sure that selected COM Syst port is set as Outgoing Connect to Remote Alternate Connect b type in Start gt Settings gt onnectio n gt BlueTooth COM Ports Update Firmware About GE 604 aid Figure 3 Connection Error Figure 4 System Menu A successful connection is reflected in the Main Screen status as in figure 5 At this point readings can be taken by clicking Readings Live Readings see figure 6 After an initial connection subsequent connections should happen automatically provided the remote is powered on before launching the GK 604 Inclinometer Readout application GK 604 In
14. ring a firmware update will make it more difficult to complete the update in the field and may require sending the unit back to Geokon e With the GK 604 readout software running select System Update Firmware and follow the on screen instructions It takes several minutes to complete the update so don t turn off the Field PC or the remote unit 4 3 Installing updated GK 604 Readout Software As new versions of the GK 604 Inclinometer Readout software become available they will be posted to Geokon s web site The installation will overwrite the old program but will not destroy any of your saved data or configuration files If in doubt and as a matter of good computer technique take the time to back up critical data and configuration files BEFORE installing the new software e This file needs to be transferred to the root folder or the My Documents folder of the Field PC using any strategy described in section 4 1 e On the Field PC tap the Start button and then select File Explorer Navigate to the location of the setup file and tap it e Confirm that you want to install the new program and follow any on screen instructions After the installation is complete you should be able to simply launch the GK 604 software from the start menu
15. rring Data Software Updates There are several types of files in use with this software hole configuration files probe configuration files GTilt data files firmware update and setup files The software assumes the following Purpose Assumed Folder Filename File Extension Hole My Documents GK604_Holes User specified in the Hole TXT Configuration Configuration window Probe My Documents GK604_Probes GK604PROB Configuration M File e Documents hanni Increment Daanan Documents Daaa Parameters GTilt Data files My Documents User specified when the saved readings Save Readings option is selected Firmware Update My Documents GK604_RFW for remote unit Installation File GK604 Setup for the GK 604 readout software root folder Table 1 Folder paths and File Names 4 1 File Transfer In general the only files that will have to be transferred are the GTilt data files although archiving the others on a master PC is recommended In either case this is easily accomplished several different ways Connecting the Field PC to a desktop or laptop PC using the supplied USB cable Type A to mini B is straight forward and allows the user to view the Field PC s storage as a flash drive on the desktop laptop you can then simply drag the files around to any folder on the desktop laptop If you are using Windows XP you will need to download and install the program ActiveSync This applicat
16. se The two components communicate wirelessly using Bluetooth a reliable digital communications solution This simplifies the handling of the system in the field as well as simplifying the transfer of data to your PC workstation for final analysis 1 1 Features Rugged general purpose reliable readout based on an Archer Field PC e all the benefits of a Windows compatible device Windows file system RS 232 USB and wireless connectivity e long battery life e ease of use Lightweight and simple remote unit e Lithium battery 8 hours of continuous use e one button operation automatic power down when Bluetooth connection is dropped or after several minutes of inactivity e rugged e reliable connection to standard inclinometer probes e firmware upgradeable in the field 1 2 Before using the GK 604 Readout software The readout software runs as an application under Windows Mobile 5 or 6 operating system installed on an Archer Field PC Please familiarize yourself with the Field PC see the included CD Reference Manual and the Windows Mobile OS It is assumed in the instructions below that you can launch applications from the Start button including File Explorer and the Bluetooth Settings manager tis assumed that you can tap the keyboard icon as needed and use the on screen keyboard to enter text and numbers 2 Operation 2 1 Establishing contact with the remote This only has to be done once and is typically
17. wer half of the screen Figure 7 Live Readings Screen e When done taking readings press Done You will be given the option to save the reading to a file see figure 8 ETT a ae E Level Gure E o Even if you select No the readings are not lost aioe Sure and you can choose to save later using the Readings Save to File option from the main A screen The Readings will only change if you go back into Live Readings and record new ones Ei over the old or select Readings Clear 5 l a 0 Readings from the main screen Ble Bee J Figure 8 Save data confirm o If Yes is selected you then will be given the choice of saving with the auto increment suffix on the standard filename see figure 9 Selecting Yes again causes the save operation to be carried out using a filename of aa t the form Hole_ID 3 digit Autolncr_Suffix GKN Level using i o If you select No to the auto incrementing option Save using auto you will be shown the standard File Save As incrementing filename screen and you can modify the file name to anything you choose Use the stylus to clickon 6 the keyboard icon bottom and make the changes you desire see figure 10 bee emem eee ewe ewww www ewww ewww we we ww wm we we ew ww ew ew ew ew ew ew Ww Figure 9 Auto increment save se GK 604 Inclinometi 4 3 00 Mame IHO100O1 Folder Type Location Figure 10 File Save As Screen 2 3
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