DCVG-CIS Switch Box Manual
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1. amp rt o Read 0 000 GPS Status No Data Survey Options Help VM y5 E As can be seen from the above screen the Combined DCVG CIS Survey screen looks very similar to the DCVG survey screen The major difference however is the presence of the CIS button You can at anytime during the Combined Survey tap on the CIS button to view the CIS data that has been recorded The data will be displayed on the graph 10 After viewing the CIS graph you can return to the above screen by tapping on the DCVG button which will have replaced the CIS button As mentioned in the Introduction DC VG and CIS data can be collected at each measurement location by virtue of using the MCM Switch Box When you select the DCVG CIS Survey Type the G1 will enable the DCVG CIS Switch option You can check to make sure that this Switch option has been enabled by tapping on Options and then tapping on Settings which will pull up the screen shown below glers 42 30 amp Undo Flag Sel m DC Change Global Settings oltmeter Settings Update Feature List v Use DC G CIS Switch Edit Survey Data Add Comments Restart Flags Set Graph Scale Memory Monitor Survey Options Help VM y5 E The tick beside the Use DCVG CIS Switch option indicates that this option has been enabled 3 2 How to Hook Up the Test Equipment for Combined DCVG CIS Su2. MAN250 DCVG CIS Switch Box Controller Catalog 12555 Manual Revised August 16 2011 Mo Woo MILLER co M C Miller Co Inc 11640 U S Highway 1 Sebastian FL 32958 Telephone 772 794 9448 Website www mcmiller com CONTENTS SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION scccsacncsenieaneeadesetanbhigdapdianiess SECTION 2 HOW TO USE THE SWITCH BOX WITH THE DA METER Zal 2 2 How to Hook Up the Test Equipment for Combined DEVG CIS SUIVEVS sarees n e e E E EE SECTION 3 HOW TO USE THE SWITCH BOX WITH THE G1 DATA LOGGER 3 1 3 2 How to Hook Up the Test Equipment for Combined DCVG CIS Surveys 224 cosas eohorvbest nations einer cdueceea eons SECTION 4 HOW TO USE THE SWITCH BOX WITH THE Gx DATA LOGGER How to Set Up Combined Surveys cceceeee cena eens 4 1 4 2 How to Hook Up the Test Equipment for Combined DGVGICIS Surveys 224 s5 0 cae dakeeorae dae wanes How to Set Up Combined Surveys ccceeeee eee es How to Set Up Combined Surveys cc ese e eee eee ees Page SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION The MCM Switch Box makes it possible to collect both DCVG survey data and CIS data from a section of pipeline on a single pass in conjunction with the DA Meter the G1 Data logger or the Gx data logger In the combined survey mode at each measurement location the DCVG data are first recorded and then the Switch Box performs a switching operation that allows the CIS pipe to soil vol
3. by pressing the left hand cane s push button at each measurement location down the length of the pipe You can however select the functionality you desire for the left hand cane s push button during Device measurements i e measurements at data collection points D C P s As before you can select None which will mean that pressing the push button at Devices will do nothing or you can select Save which means that the data at D C P s will be saved when you press the push button Alternatively you can tap on the Save button on a Device screen to save the readings data You should then proceed through the various set up screens making your selections as before Since this is a Combined DCVG and CIS application you will only have two choices regarding Voltmeter Read Mode since the DCVG part requires current interruption and measurable differences between ON and OFF pipe to soil voltages i e measurable IR drops which rules out the Min Max mode The two options are On Off Pairs DSP mode and On Off Pairs GPS Sync mode The GPS Sync reading mode can only be selected if you are using the MCM Internal GPS receiver and you are also using current interrupters with integrated GPS receivers Once you have gone through the set up screens the Survey screen will appear as shown below AJG PLs 42 16 amp Fla Undo Flag Log GPS station 0 0 0 Dist From Flag Geo Feat 0 050 a Uv o o
4. ch Box The GPS Antenna illustrated on the top side of the G1 in Figure 2 represents the antenna employed by the data logger s internal GPS receiver External GPS receiver units if employed would be connected to the data logger via one of the two COM Port terminals located on the bottom side of the G1 The right hand side COM Port COM 4 is recommended With either the internal unit or an external GPS unit the location of items such as flags devices geo features and anomalies can be recorded during the performance of combined surveys either manually by tapping on the Log GPS button on the survey screen at each critical location or automatically by pre programming the data logger as described in the data logger User s Manual SECTION 4 HOW TO USE THE SWITCH BOX WITH THE Gx DATA LOGGER 4 1 How to Set Up Combined Surveys The set up procedures for Combined DCVG CIS applications are very similar to those detailed for DCVG surveys in the DCVG Training Manual Gx Data logger Version 13 Rect Mode Cyce ON OFF Cane Buttons Allowed To D C P Survey Left Right Read Read x Survey Locations Increasing O Decreasing C Use Metric start fe s0 i 12 20 PM The first step is to select DCVG CIS from the drop down menu in the Survey Type field shown on the above screen You will notice that you are not able to select the functionality for the left a
5. e cable connecting the Gx data logger to the Switch Box is connected to the 5 pin terminal labeled Meter on the Switch Box Finally the banana plug cable connecting the Hip Pack Trail Wire to the Switch Box is connected to the banana plug terminal labeled Structure on the Switch Box The GPS Antenna illustrated on the top side of the Gx in Figure 2 represents the antenna employed by the data logger s internal GPS receiver External GPS receiver units if employed would be connected to the data logger via the serial port located on the bottom side of the Gx With either the internal unit or an external GPS unit the location of items such as flags devices geo features and anomalies can be recorded during the performance of combined surveys either manually by tapping on the Log GPS button on the survey screen at each critical location or automatically by pre programming the data logger as described in the data logger User s Manual Revised August 16 2011 18
6. e only one data probe switch is enabled survey flags if used will have to be designated by tapping on the Flag button on the Survey screen Prior to performing Combined DCVG CIS applications it is highly recommended that you first use the data logger to perform individual DCVG and CIS surveys in order to become familiar with the test apparatus including the data logger and the measurement procedures for both survey types You are also referred to our DCVG and CIS Training Manuals which are companion manuals to your Data logger User s Manual for specific instructions on how to perform these survey types SECTION 2 HOW TO USE THE SWITCH BOX WITH THE DA METER 2 1 How to Set Up Combined Surveys The set up procedures for Combined DCVG CIS applications as far as the DA Meter is concerned are very similar to those detailed in the DCVG Training Manual DA Meter Version Survey Survey Options we N57 Il Survey Type DcVG CIS i Rectifier Mode S Cane Button s Allowed To D C P Survey None Left Right Survey Walking Direction Accent i Read Increasing Decreasing Accept gt Save set once during initial setup Astart fee Dameter_PLS Zo 9 56 PM The first step is to select DCVG CIS from the drop down menu in the Survey Type field shown on the above screen You will notice that you are not able to select the functionality for the left and right hand da
7. gs Alt F lt The tick beside the Use DCVG CIS Switch option indicates that this option has been enabled 16 4 2 How to Hook Up the Test Equipment for Combined DCVG CIS Surveys The cable connections for Combined DCVG CIS applications employing MCM test equipment are illustrated below in Figure 2 HOOK UPS FOR COMBINED Trail Wire DCVG CIS SURVEYS Hip GPS Antenna Sis In Pipeline Switch Box a Right Hand Left Hand Cane Use Cane Use Red Band Black Band Cable Cable Figure 2 Cable Connections for Hook Up of MCM s Combined DCVG CIS Survey Test Equipment As can be seen from Figure 2 a pair of canes reference electrodes is illustrated the left hand cane RED handled cane and the right hand cane GREEN handled cane The canes are placed on the soil typically in the Perpendicular configuration see DCVG Training Manual Gx Version 17 As discussed in the Introduction only the push button on the left hand cane red handled cane is enabled for Combined DCVG CIS applications This cane is positioned directly over the pipe and it is connected to the MCM Switch Box via the black band cable The black band cable is connected to the Switch Box at the 5 pin terminal labeled as CIS The right hand cane green handled cane is connected to the Switch Box via the red band cable and this cable is connected to the Switch box at the 5 pin terminal labeled as DCVG Th
8. h integrated GPS receivers Once you have gone through the set up screens the Survey screen will appear as shown below Station 00 NoSync mY DCVG Total Dist eae Last Ref Dist aaa GPS Data Log GPS Undo Flag Uncorrected GPS start fe eO 12 23 PM As can be seen from the above screen the Combined DCVG CIS Survey screen looks very similar to the DCVG survey screen 15 The major difference however is the presence of the CIS button You can at anytime during the Combined Survey tap on the CIS button to view the CIS data that have been recorded The data will be displayed on the graph After viewing the CIS graph you can return to the above screen by tapping on the DCVG button which will have replaced the CIS button As mentioned in the Introduction DC VG and CIS data can be collected at each measurement location by virtue of using the MCM Switch Box When you select the DCVG CIS Survey Type the Gx will enable the DCVG CIS Switch option You can check to make sure that this Switch option has been enabled by tapping on Options and then tapping on Settings which will pull up the screen shown below Survey tn Sade Change Global Settings Ctrl G Voltmeter Settings Ctrl V Update Feature List v Use DCVG CIS Switch Take Pictures Alt P Edit Survey Data Ctri E Delete Last Reading Ctrl D Add Comments Ctrl 0 Restart Fla
9. m the above screen the Combined DCVG CIS Survey screen looks very similar to the DCVG survey screen The major difference however is the presence of the CIS button You can at anytime during the Combined Survey tap on the CIS button to view the CIS data that have been recorded The data will be displayed on the graph After viewing the CIS graph you can return to the above screen by tapping on the DCVG button which will have replaced the CIS button As mentioned in the Introduction DC VG and CIS data can be collected at each measurement location by virtue of using the MCM Switch Box When you select the DCVG CIS Survey Type the DA Meter will enable the DCVG CIS Switch option You can check to make sure that this Switch option has been enabled by tapping on Survey Options and then tapping on Settings which will pull up the screen shown below ETEA Survey ontions MASIA FAIA Settings la change Global Settings Ctr G View Settings Ctrl 5S Voltmeter Settings Ctrl V Voltmeter Ctrl M Validation Ctrl L Wave CtrHw Update Feature List Ctrl U v Use DCVG CIS Switch Edit Survey Data Ctrl D Add Comments Ctrl O Restart Flags Ctrl F Set Graph Scale 7 V DC 400 MOhm a PE 10 16 PM Ctrl R Memory Monitor The tick beside the Use DCVG CIS Switch option indicates that this option has been enabled 2 2 How to Hook Up
10. nd right hand data probes for this survey type since as discussed above the push button on the right hand cane green handled cane is disabled You will initiate the recording of first the DCVG data and second the CIS data by pressing the left hand cane s push button at each measurement location down the length of the pipe You can however select the functionality you desire for the left hand cane s push button during Device measurements i e measurements at data collection points D C P s As before you can select None which will mean that pressing the push button at Devices will do nothing or you can select Save which means that the data at D C P s will be saved when you press the push button Alternatively you can tap on the Save button on a Device screen in order to save device readings 14 You should then proceed through the various set up screens making your selections as before Since this is a Combined DCVG and CIS application you will only have two choices regarding Voltmeter Read Mode since the DCVG part requires current interruption and measurable differences between ON and OFF pipe to soil voltages i e measurable IR drops which rules out the Min Max mode The two options are On Off Pairs DSP mode and On Off Pairs GPS Sync mode The GPS Sync reading mode can only be selected if you are using the MCM Internal GPS receiver and you are also using current interrupters wit
11. plug terminal labeled Structure on the Switch Box GPS receiver units if employed would be connected to the data logger via the 9 pin serial data connection terminal on the top side of the DA Meter COM 1 Port With a GPS unit the location of items such as flags devices geo features and anomalies can be recorded during the performance of combined surveys either manually by tapping on the Log GPS button on the survey screen at each critical location or automatically by pre programming the data logger as described in the data logger User s Manual SECTION 3 HOW TO USE THE SWITCH BOX WITH THE G1 DATA LOGGER 3 1 How to Set Up Combined Surveys The set up procedures for Combined DCVG CIS applications are very similar to those detailed for DCVG surveys in the DCVG Training Manual G1 Version glc Pis 4 11 16 Survey Type DCVG CIS v Rectifier Mode Cycle ON OFF X Cane Buttons Allowed D C P None Save Survey Walking Direction Increasing Decreasing Eg The first step is to select DCVG CIS from the drop down menu in the Survey Type field shown on the above screen You will notice that you are not able to select the functionality for the left and right hand data probes in this survey type since as discussed above the push button on the right hand cane green handled cane is disabled You will initiate the recording of first the DCVG data and second the CIS data
12. rveys The cable connections for Combined DCVG CIS applications employing MCM test equipment are illustrated below in Figure 2 11 GPS Antenna Right Hand Left Hand Cane Use Cane Use Red Band Black Band Cable Cable Figure 2 Cable Connections for Hook Up of MCM s Combined DCVG CIS Survey Test Equipment As can be seen from Figure 2 a pair of canes reference electrodes is illustrated the left hand cane RED handled cane and the right hand cane GREEN handled cane The canes are placed on the soil in the Perpendicular configuration see DCVG Training Manual G1 Version As discussed in the Introduction only the push button on the left hand cane red handled cane is enabled for Combined DCVG CIS applications This cane is positioned directly over the pipe and it is connected to the MCM Switch Box via the black band cable The black band cable is connected to the Switch Box at the 5 pin terminal labeled as CIS 12 The right hand cane green handled cane is connected to the Switch Box via the red band cable and this cable is connected to the Switch box at the 5 pin terminal labeled as DCVG The cable connecting the G1 data logger to the Switch Box is connected to the 5 pin terminal labeled Meter on the Switch Box Finally the banana plug cable connecting the Hip Pack Trail Wire to the Switch Box is connected to the banana plug terminal labeled Structure on the Swit
13. ta probes in this survey type since as discussed above the push button on the right hand cane green handled cane is disabled You will initiate the recording of first the DCVG data and second the CIS data by pressing the left hand cane s push button at each measurement location down the length of the pipe You can however select the functionality you desire for the left hand cane s push button during Device measurements i e measurements at data collection points D C P s As before you can select None which will mean that pressing the push button at Devices will do nothing you can select Accept which means that the data at D C P s will be accepted when you press the push button and you would then tap on the save button on the Device screen to save the data or you can select Save which means that the data at D C P s will be saved when you press the push button Alternatively you can tap on the Save button on a Device screen to save the readings data You should then proceed through the various set up screens making your selections as before Once you have gone through the set up screens the Survey screen will appear as shown below Survey Survey Options Help i O a AJ mv Dcve Dist From kkkk Start Dist From Known i Station Range 5 7 DC 400 MOhm GPS Status No Data pigDAMeter_PLS eo 10 13 PM As can be seen fro
14. tages to be recorded When the CIS data have been recorded the data logger beeps which is the signal that you can move the reference electrodes to the next measurement location The data recording process is initiated using the push button switch on the left hand red handled data probe Note Several cycles worth of data need to be processed by the data logger software in order to record DCVG data and CIS data at each measurement location First a stable DCVG voltage needs to be established following data probe planting at a new location which may require processing of several cycles of data since the data probes will both have been off the ground prior to re planting the probes Second representative On and Off potentials need to be established following the triggering event which may require processing several cycles of data since the CIS data will only be available to the voltmeter following the triggering event i e following the switch from a cell to cell configuration to a pipe to cell configuration A major difference between Combined DCVG CIS applications and conventional DCVG and CIS applications is that in the Combined DCVG CIS case only the push button trigger on the left hand cane red handled cane is enabled the push button on the right hand cane green handled cane is disabled Consequently the left hand red handled cane s push button switch is used to trigger the DCVG and CIS data recording process And sinc
15. the Test Equipment for Combined DCVG CIS Surveys The cable connections for Combined DCVG CIS applications employing MCM test equipment are illustrated below in Figure 1 DA Meter and Equipment Hook up DCVG CIS X 2 Trail Wire Hip Pack Right Hand Left Hand Figure 1 Cable Connections for Hook Up of MCM s Combined DCVG CIS Survey Test Equipment As can be seen from Figure 1 a pair of canes reference electrodes is illustrated the left hand cane RED handled cane and the right hand cane GREEN handled cane The canes are placed on the soil in the Perpendicular configuration typically see DCVG Training Manual DA Meter Version As discussed in the Introduction only the push button on the left hand cane red handled cane is enabled for Combined DCVG CIS applications This cane is positioned directly over the pipe and it is connected to the MCM Switch Box via the black band cable The black band cable is connected to the Switch Box at the 5 pin terminal labeled as CIS The right hand cane green handled cane is connected to the Switch Box via the red band cable and this cable is connected to the Switch box at the 5 pin terminal labeled as DCVG The cable connecting the DA Meter to the Switch Box is connected to the 5 pin terminal labeled Meter on the Switch Box Finally the banana plug cable connecting the Hip Pack Trail Wire to the Switch Box is connected to the banana
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