SAMPLE CORE I.P. TESTER
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1. GDD SCIP CORE READY Voltage Current e u iz C i Timing ig ea Signal polarity R contact 109 494 kOhm Current 1 5 001 ua Transmitted current You cannot change the value of the transmitted voltage or transmitted current while the transmitter transmits Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 33 Click on the OFF button to stop the transmitter GDD SCIP CORE READY Timing R contact 109 494 kOhm Current 1 5 001 u Click on the CLOSE button to quit the Tx Control option Voltage Current 5 uA C i co Timing c 1 8 R contact 109 494 kOhm Current 1 5 001 u SCIP Mode Select SCIP Mode and Field IP if you want to use the SCIP Tester as a Field IP Tester j GDD SCIP CORE READY aRt 4 1 15 k MEM O TOOLS START BATTERY TTS Count 30300 Special Tx Control Ea SCIP Mode Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 34 The title of all windows will turn to GDD SCIP Field A j GDD SCIP FIELD R DY Eh gt 2 10 46 Dk BATTERY 56 Count 4200 Wi 2 0 mV Follow the steps 8 to 10 of the Section 6 Quick Start Guide to begin the measuring process For the step 11 set these parameters Tx line number Rx line number line direction transmitter position and receiver position i GDD SCIP FIELD READY Eh git ak 10 49 lok Project u Tx 100 Station Til fo Tx2 Position Enter a line number and sel2. 3 43 Select a Bluetooth Device Searching For Bluetooth Devices 9 The program will search for Bluetooth Devices This step may take few seconds Cancel E z Next Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 55 Settings qa d 3 43 Select a Bluetooth Device Select a device to connect with and tap Next NC1301 10 Select the SCIP s name SCXXXX and Q SC200 2 e click on Next Cancel Settings Enter Passcode Enter a passcode to establish 4 secure nn RASE 11 Enter the passcode 1234 and click Next If the keyboard does not appear click on the keyboard icon at the bottom of the window i Settings Eh gr d 3 44 Partnership Settings Display Mame sczoo2 Sele ices bo use From this device Serial Port 12 Check Serial Port and click Finish i Settings a 23 45 bok Bluetooth To connect to a device tap New Outgoing Port To allow other devices to connect tap New Incoming Port For other options tap and hold an existing port 13 Select COM Ports Mew Outgoing Port Mew Incoming Port Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 56 i Settings Eh gar af 3 45 Bluetooth To connect to device tap New Outgoing Port To allow other devices to connect tap OOOO E 14 Click on New Outgoing Port Mode j ef 2 3 45 Add a Device Select the device vou want to add 15 Select your SCIP s name and click
3. Delay ms user defined 20ms or more Timing ms user defined 20ms ore more Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 29 In the USER mode you can load settings you have saved before or you can create new settings After selecting User Mode the program asks you if you want to load saved settings GDD SCIP CORE READY Oh 47 d 11 42 Stop Cycle Timing eee EE Dela e Ifyou select YES The program will prompt you to select saved settings to load GDD SCIP CORE READY The loaded settings will be displayed in this window GDD SCIP CORE READY D er Stop Cycle Timing ode CE Delay ms 240 Timing ms 60 100 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 0 80 80 80 80 80 Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 30 e If you select NO The program will lead you to this window where you can modify the windows length GDD SCIP CORE READY O st dx After entering the windows size click on OK button You will be prompted to save your settings Select Yes to save your settings GDD SCIP CORE READY The TX section is used to set the transmitter fixed voltage between 3 6 9 and 12 volts or fixed current between 0 5 5 50 or 500 Amps GDD SCIP CORE READY R g 4 GDD SCIP CORE READY D 27 d 8 43 ok Voltage Current Voltage Current _12 Voie sd 3 Volt 6 Voit 9 Volt Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page
4. Sample name For a core sample select Diameter and enter the diameter of the cross section in mm If you measure a half core sample select Half Sample For any other type of sample enter the cross sectional area in mm The Windows section is used to set the signal timing and the mode Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 27 Set the maximum number of stacks wv SCIP CORE READY Mode Delay ms 240 Timing ms 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 Set the signal timing GDD SCIP CORE READY Stop Cycle Delay ms 240 Timing ms 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 Select the mode GDD SCIP CORE READY Stop Cycle 10 X Timing Mode Delay ms 80 80 80 Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 28 Here are the different modes you can use o Arithmetic Windows 20 Delay ms 240 Timing ms 2000 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 e Semi logarithmic Windows 20 Delay ms 40 Timing ms 2000 40 40 40 40 40 40 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 Logarithmic Windows 4 Delay ms 160 Timing ms 2000 120 220 420 820 Cole Windows 20 Delay ms 20 Timing ms 2000 20 30 30 30 40 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 180 200 e User defined Windows between 1 and 20
5. 31 8 2 Special options Reinit Select Reinit to re initialize the communication between the SCIP tester and the Archer Field PC This option is useful to reinitialize the Bluetooth link if the SCIP has been turned off and on again i y GDD SCIP CORE READY Eh gr 1 05 lok MEM Oo TOOLS START BATTERY 79 Tx Lontrol SCIP Mode Tx Control Select Tx Control if you need to use a low voltage transmitter only without receiver GDD SCIP CORE READY cyan a 1 05 ok NEM O i BATTERY 79 Count Select Voltage if you need a constant voltage or Current if you need a constant current The contact resistance appears automatically GDD SCIP CORE READY 7 4 8 47 ok Current O Voltage co ka Timing p R contact 109 464 kOha 4 Contact aes ail resistance Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 32 Select the value of the constant voltage or the value of the constant current you need to transmit GDD SCIP CORE READY b es qE 8 47 pk GDO SCIP CORE READY fg q 8 48 Dk CLOSE C Voltage Current voltage Current 12 Volt v 3 Volt in 6 Volt 9 Volt Select the timing GDD SCIP CORE READY oe 8 4 C Voltage Current a en e C 1 co E Timing ae R contact 86 kOhm Current Click on the ON button to turn the transmitter on The transmitted current appears The little green square indicates the transmitted signal polarity
6. MADE IN CANADA A RS 232 connector 9 pin serial communication port This connector is used to connect the RS 232 cable between the Archer Field PDA and the SCIP tester B CABLE WIRELESS switch This switch is used to select CABLE RS 232 or WIRELESS Bluetooth communication with the PDA The red light indicates WIRELESS position C ON OFF switch This switch is used to turn ON the SCIP tester The red light indicates ON position Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 6 D CHARGER connector This connector is used to charge the battery of the SCIP tester with the AC charger and to supply power to the SCIP tester when the battery is discharged E TX terminals Transmitting connectors F RX terminals Receiving connectors Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 4 Power GDD s SCIP tester is powered by a rechargeable Li lon battery Here are a few tips for using and storing the SCIP tester Usage e Use the power supply provided by GDD to charge the SCIP tester battery If you want to use another AC charger make sure that the specifications are the same than those of the AC charger provided by GDD e Do not replace the SCIP internal battery without the authorization and advice from GDD s technicians e The total operating time of the SCIP tester will depend on the environmental conditions Using the SCIP in very cold weather 20 C to 40 C will lower the operating time At a normal temperat
7. Verify that the SCIP tester s battery is powered enough and not within the critical threshold limit In Cable mode verify that the cable is plugged correctly on the SCIP tester and on the Archer pocket PC gt Problem In Bluetooth mode a COM Error message appears r GDD SCIP M No SCIP MI GS Thursday June 25 2009 fi B on No unread n COM E Mo tasks COM Error Witten Try again Tap here bo Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 52 v Answer e Look at the Bluetooth icon Start i Thursday Alu 73 2009 3 Off ap here fo sek owner informa Mo unread messages Mo tasks 1 Mo upcoming appointments Device unlocked Pocket MSN sign in canceled Tan bete botes adail n Calendar Contacts If it is Off click on it and click on the Bluetooth bar Wireless Manager Eh gr 3 37 x Wireless Manager En gr i 3 37 X Bluetooth bar Done 3 Fal Menu Done Fal Menu Try again to start the SCIP software in Bluetooth mode e The Cable Wireless switch of the SCIP tester must be in Wireless position and the SCIP tester must be ON e Check if the SCIP s battery is sufficiently charged The Bluetooth mode requires more power than the Cable mode e Check if a Bluetooth Partnership has been established between the Archer PDA and the SCIP tester see Section 11 2 Bluetooth Partnership Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 53 11 2 Bluetooth Partnership To
8. a current of 0 5 5 50 or 500 Amps GDD SCIP CORE READY D 27 4 8 43 ok Voltage C Current C Voltage Current 14 Click Ok to close the settings windows GDD SCIP CORE READY amp g dt 6 4 C Voltage Current GDD SCIP CORE READY Eh oo d 8 4 MEM 65 BATTERY 935 Count 11300 V 3 0 mV Rho Ohm m Vp mV 86 573 544 807 I uA 4 943 0 003 Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 14 16 17 In constant current mode if a little red square appears in the window that means that the signal is saturated Stop the measuring process select a lower current and start over the readings These instructions appear in a pop up window when you click on the red square GDD SCIP CORE READY MEM oO BATTERY 85 12 4f Eh a 10 50 Dk GDD SCIP CORE READY HEM O BATTERY 044 Eh a 10 56 stack Rho Ohm rm Votmv i Errvp Attention 76 424 12792 2686 0 257 voltage saturation Please select a lower 7 fies i Err current 126 114 LiLo iSpy Eo a Click on STOP or wait until the end of the acquisition to stop the readings and save the data BATTERY 93 Count 11300 V Stack 10 Rho Ohm m Vp mv 86 573 544 807 I uA M 4 943 0 003 Click YES to confirm the operation GDD SCIP CORE READY MEM 85 BATTERY 90 Count 58100 V 2 6 mV Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 15 18 Click YES to save reading
9. avoid wasting time on searching for Bluetooth devices a Bluetooth partnership must be established between the Archer PDA and the SCIP tester before connecting This partnership was set up by GDD before the unit was sent out However it is possible that you might have to reconfigure it and here are the instructions 1 Turn onthe SCIP tester and place the Cable Wireless switch in Wireless position 2 Turn on the Archer Field PC i Start 5 Thursday July 23 2009 B on ap here to set owner inFOrmaelon Tap here to set owner InFOPMaEIGT o 3 Click on Bluetooth icon Mo unread messages Mo tasks EE Mo upcoming appointments Device unlocked Pocket MSM sign in canceled Tan here kokes agai Calendar 4 Make sure that the Bluetooth is On If not click on Bluetooth bar to turn it On i Wireless Manager Ey gr essay X 5 Click on Menu Done Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 54 re Wireless Manager Eh 47 3 37 X 6 Click on Bluetooth Settings i Settings Eh gr 3 39 bok Bluetooth Turn on Bluetooth _ Make this device visible to other devices 7 Select Devices To connect to a device click on the Devices tab below COM Parts i Settings Eh gt i 3 42 ok Bluetooth Tap dd new device to search For other Bluetooth devices Tap on device to modifs its settings Add new device 8 Click on Add new device Eh git
10. CIP exe Storage Mes documents a Favoris r seau Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 50 11 Troubleshooting 11 1 Problems This section explains some problems that could occur when using the SCIP tester as well as proposed solutions For any issues regarding the Archer Field pocket PC other than these related to the GDD program please refer to the user manual of the Archer PDA available on the Archer User Documentation CD sent by GDD gt Problem The SCIP tester does not turn on when the On Off switch is at On Answer f the SCIP tester s battery power rating is below the critical threshold the SCIP tester will not come on line See the Power section for more details gt Problem The message Battery Error appears on the main screen of the SCIP program on the Archer PDA v Answer A problem occurs during the SCIP battery charging over voltage charging under 0 C or over 45 C charging time too long defective battery etc Try to disconnect and connect the AC charger Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 51 gt Problem The message NO SCIP is shown in the program bar of the SCIP program It stays on the bar even if the SCIP tester is connected to the Archer PDA f GDD SCIP Mi No SCIP M MEM Z BATTERY 04 Count O Wi O mw Eh r 2 09 ok y Answer Check that the SCIP tester s On Off switch is at On and that the LED is on
11. Count Attention Contact s resistance is above 50 MOhm Chargeability calculation may be affected Do vou want to continue Click on Yes to continue or click on NO to stop the measuring process 10 Click NEXT to continue GDD SCIP CORE READY MEM 2 BATTERY 97 Count 2600 V ri LEE Contact kOhm 39107 492 Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 12 11 Set the parameters of the core sample in the Parameters window D 1 Pi A La Project name GDD SCIP CORE READY M 11 11 ok Project Core ID mer Sample length or number I mm Length l mim a Core sample eye lt Value of Di n mm diameter D mm Area 3 mme or Sin mm 9 Half Sample Cross sectional Half sample area S mm Use the keybord at the bottom of the screen by clicking on it For a core sample select Diameter and enter the diameter of the cross section in mm If you measure a half core sample select Half Sample For any other type of sample enter the cross sectional area in mm 12 Inthe Windows window select the maximum number of stacks the signal time and the mode windows time definition See Section 8 1 for more details er m V r oop s gt gt Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 13 13 Inthe TX window select if you want to use a constant voltage or a constant current You can use a voltage of 3 6 9 or 12 volts or
12. D inc 2012 05 03 Page 41 Save File The Save File option is used to create a file with your saved readings You have to enter a File Name and a location for this file It is recommended to use the Storage location to have enough memory space for all your files GDO SCIP No SCIP Mi hy or d 11 56 Save As File name tone rer Type Text Files gdd Fi e gt Location 5 torage a seve cancer Click on Save to create your file You can now clear the readings of the memory Clear Mem Option before starting a new measurement process Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 42 9 Transferring data If you run Vista or Windows 7 on your computer download and install Windows Mobile Device Center 6 1 for free from Microsoft website to sync content between your PDA and your computer Use ActiveSync if you run Windows XP or earlier 9 1 ActiveSync installation and settings 1 In order to establish communication between the Archer and a desktop PC you need to install the ActiveSync software which is available on the CD supplied by GDD 2 Once ActiveSync is installed a gray icon will appear in the bottom right corner of your desktop PC screen BS AAO 055 3 Right click on the ActiveSync icon to open the following menu and select Connection Settings Open Microsoft ActiveSync Connection Settings ay 09 57 4 Check Allow USB connection with thi
13. SAMPLE CORE I P TESTER TDLV Instruction Manual INSTRUMENTATION 860 boul de la Chaudi re suite 200 Qu bec Qc Canada G1X 4B7 D Tel 1 418 877 4249 Fax 1 418 877 4054 SE INC E Mail gdd gdd ca Web site www gdd ca Table of contents 1 LAURE C0 CET EI OND PR cet accor cease cutee ons eae cece vee nes venue EEEE EEEE 3 2 SCIP tester ACCOSSONI CS does a eee escrocs dense detente 4 3 SCIP tester COMPDONEONES a ae nee san ane ee nca be ee cena 6 4 POWO PRESS RE RER RER PERRET OP EP EE EE 8 5 Important tips to get good results csscsccccscccceccccsceccsceccececcsceccececcecesescescecncescscecees 9 6 Quick start PUR ee sea de ne ad ad ca das else dd nd ae del ele ie cie 10 7 How to use Core HO IDOrS sis sesu ss esenenn es dass necessite lesions 18 7 1 Core Holders components 2 sac nne asc de aus anns ssn cos acdnsncoscsocacensse 18 Tce TOW LO USC vovecccxcsavenceacsmenceaneeavecvesvsescaverssessanecesaciauesnGasecsaennapsenvapsenveveensessctecsecsucwudeses 21 8 MOONS ME oo en ee eee ed E a a eee 26 8 1 Conte ODE ON siete ee ane eo ne dl ci dl dede 27 8 2 Special OPtiONS a ee ae re des ro eds ee a 32 8 3 SMOW 01 10 EE T 36 8 4 Memo ODON ER nn ca ann Gand aan ten nd non ee 40 9 Transferring data ssssssesesesesessscecesesssossecececesesosoececesssseoscececesesssseoecesesesseosoecesseseee 43 9 1 ActiveSync installation and settings cccccsccscsccccsccecsceccsceccsceccece
14. ansmitting electrodes It is important to clean the Core_Holder after using it to make sure that the copper sulphate will not damage it Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 25 8 Tools menu Click TOOLS to select one of the following options Config GDD SCIP CORE READY O f d 11 01 Rho Ohm m 70601 660 I ua 0 463 Use the CONFIG option to change Core sample parameters Transmitter voltage ok e Signal timing e Mode Special Use the SPECIAL option to e Re init the communication between the SCIP tester and the Archer Field PC e Use the SCIP Tester as a low voltage transmitter only e Use the SCIP Tester as a field IP tester Show Use the SHOW option to display Hotkeys shortcut keys Signal graph Decay curve Windows chargeability Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 26 Memory Use the MEMORY option to e See the History e Recall the previous memory e Clear the memory e Save data ina file About Use the ABOUT option to display SCIP tester software version number 8 1 Config Option The Parameters section is used to set the core sample parameters Project name Project Core ID Sample length Pt I mm dpt 1 au CE bi t D eae sample Fr i LE SE 4 Value ofDi in mm diameter D mm D Area IS wr a 9 Half Sample Cross sectional 2 eek es em Use the keyboard at the bottom of the screen by clicking on it GDD SCIP CORE READY Ey a A 11 11 lok
15. artag s a3 Favoris r seau 7 Rename the old version of the software to keep a backup on your Archer PDA Right click on the GDD SCIP exe icon and click on the Rename option GDD Fichier Edition Affichage Favoris Outils 7 QD Pr c dente r J Rechercher Dossiers E idea gt teat 500 St x Cut Gestion du dossier T CIP C leo sd _ F mij Renommer cet l ment Create Shortcut P D placer cet l ment Delete B Copier cet l ment Renanie x Supprimer cet l ment Properties Autres emplacements 9 Storage Mes documents a Favoris r seau Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 49 8 Rename the software example GDD_SCIP_Old_Version exe Fichier Edition Affichage Favoris utils 7 Oo Pr cedente Jo Rechercher lea Dossiers Adresse G00 SCIP OLD VERSION exe Gestion du dossier En SCIP_MEM_Ver_4 az W GDC SCIP mi Renommer cet l ment yy D placer cet l ment A Copier cet l ment gt Supprimer cet l ment Autres emplacements Ca Storage Mes documents a Favoris r seau 9 Use the drag and drop or the copy and paste functions to move the new GDD SCIP exe software from your computer to the GDD folder of your Archer PDA Fichier Edition Affichage Favoris Outils 7 pr c dente H pO Rechercher gt Dossiers Hak Adresse 6 600 SCIP_OLD_VERSION exe SCIP_MEM_Ver_4 Autres emplacements A GOD SCIF 600 S
16. ccececesceccccsceeces 43 9 2 Connecting the Archer with a desktop PC sessssesesesesessssscecesesssssosoecoecsesesosoeoesessse 44 9 3 Transferring file s from the Archer PDA to a desktop PC csscsscsscescescescscesees 45 10 GDD SCIP software update sessssssesesecesesssosoecesesesosoeoesessssssececececesesosoececesesssoeoesesese 47 OR De 6 0 DEC 0 0 LE A 51 TEL 22 do 0 Le orrae E a a 51 11 2 Bluetooth Partnership an ananas anses an essai etai an id 54 12 TechmcalhelD he se cs ii iasi 59 Annex 1 Example Dump File cccsscscsscsccsccccccsccccsccccnscccnccscsceccescccsceccscsccscesescscscsceeces 60 Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 2 1 Introduction The SCIP Sample Core I P tester is a new compact lightweight low consumption unit designed for resistivity measurements The SCIP tester uses a field handheld computer to process data acquisition The operating system is Windows Mobile 5 0 Characteristics Related to the GDD Rx 8 32 The SCIP acts as a 1 dipole receiver relating DDH Cores to resistivity and IP survey Programmable windows The SCIP offers twenty fully programmable windows for a higher flexibility in the definition of the IP decay curve e Modes available Arithmetic logarithmic semi logarithmic Cole Cole and user defined IP display Chargeability values Resistivity and IP decay curves are displayed in real time on a PDA Internal
17. ctor can be inserted into the bolt for better contact It is possible to adjust the distance between the electrode and the holder by using spacers Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 19 4 Graduated rod The rod fixes the two holders together Move one of the holders along the rod to keep the core sample in place It is possible to connect two or three rods together if the core sample is too long for one rod To fix the rod insert and turn it The graduation on the rod can help you to measure de length of the core sample 5 Fixing screw The fixing screw holds the holder in place along the rod Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 20 6 Cellulose sponges soaked in a solution of copper sulphate Using copper sulphate soaked sponges increases the contact between the core sample and the electrodes Cellulose sponges give better results than other kind of sponges Copper sulphate might be harmful if inhaled ingested or having contact with skin or eye It is highly recommended to wear nitrile gloves safety glasses and safety mask when using copper sulphate 7 2 How to use it 1 It is important to place each core holder in its receptacle to keep the surface between the two core holders dry Receptacle Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 21 2 Soak the cellulose sponges into a solution of copper sulphate Make sure that both sponges are totally soaked Cellulose sponges Copper su
18. e Device icon 2 My Computer Fichier Edition Affichage Favoris Outils DEL tE ei pa Rechercher Kee Dossiers Adresse Y My Computer Nom Type Gestion du syst me Afficher les informations systeme T Ajouter ou supprimer des programmes G Modifier un param tre Autres emplacements a Favoris r seau t Mes documents DB Documents partag s g Panneau de configuration D tails Mobile Device Dossier syst me Fichiers enregistr s sur cet ordinateur Documents partag s Ca Documents de Dany Lecteurs de disques dur Ga Disque local C P riph riques utilisant des supports amovibles J Disquette 314 A P 14590 06 Allegro D Disque amovible E Ss Disque amovible F S CARTE SD G Lecteurs r seau S Base_donnees sur Simon C Simon Roger GDD 2 2012 05 03 Dossier de fichiers Dossier de fichiers Disque local Disquette 314 pouces Lecteur CD Disque amovible Disque amovible Disque amovible Lecteur r seau d connect Dossier syst me Dossier syst me Instrumentation GDD inc Page 47 4 Double click on the MyHandheld PC icon 3 Mobile Device Fichier Edition Affichage Favoris Outils Oo Pr c dente M pP Rechercher gt Dossiers Ei Adresse o Mobile Device Autres emplacements Fal Copy of GDD Rx BJ GDD Rx BF Microsoft WordPad My Computer 3 Mes documents Documents partag s GD My Documents Favoris r
19. ect line direction A negative number cannot be entered for the line the labels N S E and W are used to define direction GDD SCIP FIELD READY Eh a 2 10 49 Dk Position Enter the transmitter and receiver electrodes position A negative number is used to define South and West direction Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 35 j GDD SCIP FIELD READY Eh et 10 49 Dk Tx position Rx position gt First electrode Second electrode Follow the step 12 to 21 of the Section 6 Quick Start Guide to complete the measuring process 8 3 Show Options For the Show Signal Show Decay and Show Windows options you have to wait until Step 15 of the Section 6 Quick Start Guide before using them Hotkeys This feature is useful if you are using a Allegro CX or Allegro MX PDA GDD SCIP No SCIP M Gh x 10 36 Ek Show Signal Show Decay Show Windows History Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 36 Show Signal The Show Signal option is used to display the signal graph of the transmitted voltage or the signal graph of the current that is passing through the core sample Graph TOOLS menu Graph type Selection Offset Scale Time Scale Close graph button Eh x AE 8 24 ok Increase Scale Increase Offset 0 Decrease Offset ss Decrease Scale NN ET 8192 1 Select offset scale The offset is in mV for the Voltage graph and in uA for the Current graph GDD SCIP READY E
20. er S mm_ Cross sectional area of the none core sample in mm D mm Diameter of the core sample in mm mm Length of the sample in mm Half Half or full core sample Contact kOhm Sample resistance in kOhm Rho Ohm m Resistivity of the sample in Ohm m Vp mvV Voltage at the edges of the sample must be under 13V Err Vp Error in of the Vp M Chargeability of the sample in mV V Err M Error in of M uA Current sent by SCIP in uA Time Transmitter timing in ms Stack Number of stack M01 M20 Windows of chargeability Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 60
21. evices with Removable Storage G Control Panel i 342 F lopp A 14590 06 Alleg e D Mobile Device System Folder Network Drives ES ft Base_donnees on Simon C Simon Roger GDD Z gt Mes dossiers de partage 2012 05 03 Page 45 3 Double click on the My Handheld PC icon File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q Back C9 ps Search m Folders Ez Address J Mobile Device a el a MyDocs desktop ini GDD Rx Microsoft My Documa WordPad Other Places 4 My Computer 2 My Documents CA Shared Documents amp My Network Places Double click on the Storage folder if it is the location you chose for your saved files C Storage Use the drag and drop or cut copy paste functions to move file s between your Archer and your desktop PC The data file is named File Name gdd Storage Fichier Edition Affichage Favoris Outils Fu coe j k B i r QD pr c dente CA fr Rechercher j Dossiers Adresse 3 example gdd w Autres emplacements GDD TDR M g My Windows Mobile Based Device G Mes documents a Favoris r seau 6 Open the saved files with Notepad or Excel Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 46 10 GDD SCIP software update 1 Connect the USB cable between the Archer Field PDA and your desktop computer 2 Double click on the My Computer icon on the desktop of your PC My Computer 3 Double click on the Mobil
22. h at f 8 24 Dk GDD SCIP READY Eh at d 8 25 ok Di nv fo sec voivage Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 37 3 Select graph type i GDD SCIP READY Eh er 8 25 lok voirace E voltage 4 TOOLS menu Eh a 8 24 ok AUTO CORRECTION RESTORE PAUSE fi Auto Correction The AUTO CORRECTION option is used to optimize the graph scale and correct the offset of the signal This option should be used after one signal period 8 sec for a 2 sec time base Restore The RESTORE option is used to reset the default settings PAUSE GO The PAUSE GO option is used to pause or play the signal re GDD SCIP READY Eh er f 8 24 lok re GDD SCIP READY Eh er Wf 8 24 lok AUTO CORRECTION AUTO CORRECTION RESTORE RESTORE PAUSE 32768 32768 Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 38 Show Decay The Show Decay option is used to display the decay graph GOD SCIP CORE READY 66 90 Eh ad s 10 54 ok Show Windows The Show Windows option is used to display the windows chargeability GDD SCIP READY MEM 1 BATTERY 97 Eh qr E 11 01 ok Count 9000 Y 6 0 rv P en Window Chargeability number value Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 39 8 4 Memory Option History The History option is used to display all the data saved in the memory Version PRPC 1 1 1 7 Version SCIP 1 1 Project Test Windows 20 Setting Ar
23. ill be replaced free of charge upon request for the duration of repairs except for shipping fees This service is subject to instrument availability but we have been able to honour this commitment up to now Printed in Canada VERO 1 01 Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 59 Annex 1 Example Dump File Version PPC 1 1 1 19 Version SCIP 0 2 1 3 SCIP SN 2011 Project Quality Test Windows 20 Setting Arith Delay ms 240 Timing ms 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 CorelD S mm2 D mm I mm Time Contact kOhm Rho Ohm m Vp mV Errvp 100 16 02 14 38 457 78 553 2967 219 0 028 100 16 03 04 36 998 78 589 5926 151 0 031 100 16 04 12 36 531 78 303 8882 237 0 198 100 16 05 11 36 833 78 265 11835 915 0 164 100 16 06 05 36 435 78 141 49 429 0 003 100 16 07 14 37 178 78 761 496 353 0 037 100 16 09 30 37 301 78 546 4968 129 0 078 100 16 10 56 37 090 78 265 12856 770 0 222 100 16 12 43 4 421 7 768 2721 214 0 025 100 16 13 48 4 364 7 761 5434 796 0 091 O1 O1 O1 O1 Un O1 O1 O1 ww Header Version PPC Version of the SCIP program on the PDA Version SCIP Version of the SCIP tester software SN Serial number of the SCIP tester Windows Number of windows depending on the selected mode Settings Selected mode Section 8 Delay Delay in ms before the first window depending on the selected mode Timing Timing of each window depending on the selected mode Readings Mem Memory number Core ID Sample name or numb
24. ith Mem Core ID D mm a 25 25 25 20 25 25 Delay ms 1 mm 160 160 160 160 160 100 80 80 Time Stack 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 Instrumentation GDD inc Mem Halt 10 10 10 10 10 1 5 SCIP SK 2001 240 Timing ms Date 19 06 2009 19 06 2009 19 06 2009 19 06 2005 19 06 2009 19 06 2009 Test 20 Setting Arith Delay ms GDD SCIP 1 No SCIP IN Version PPC Project Windows Core ID Dimm 1 mm OG 08 08 DE OG T3 20 Time 32 Dale He 30 3T 21 44 a5 oT 20 38 z9 25 25 20 80 Contact k bhm 21533 250149 29513 30772 313955 160 160 160 160 160 20 80 80 arli 49895 583 56166 790 58851 075 59810 346 30122 INFINI 228397 2012 05 03 Eh er ix 10 37 ok 1 1 1 7 Version SCIP 1 80 Eho Ohm m 202 Sets 637 163 s90 256 Page 40 Back Mem The Back Mem option is used to clear the last readings of the memory one by one Clear Mem The Clear Mem option is used to clear all the readings of the memory Make sure that you have created a file with your saved readings before erasing all memories Click Yes to confirm the operation i GDD SCIP READY Er 9 27 MEM 60 BATTERY OF Count E Y O mi GDD SCIP READY MEM O BATTERY 0 Enter 9999 to ERASE ALL DATA Count oO Wi O mig TRY CONF IRM CANCEL Instrumentation GD
25. lphate might be harmful if inhaled ingested or having contact with skin or eye It is highly recommended to wear nitrile gloves safety glasses and safety mask when using copper sulphate 3 Make sure that the sponges touch the electrodes Electrode Cellulose sponge Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 22 4 Place one two or three graduated rods between the core holders depending on the size of the core sample 5 Place the core sample between the sponges and fix the core holders by using the fixing screw Core sample fixed between the sponges Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 23 6 On the SCIP tester connect Tx A with Rx A and Tx B with Rx B Tx A Rx A Tx B Rx B E RS 232 SAMPLE CORE IP TESTER MODEL TDLYV SERIAL NUMBER WSC 2001 JSTRUMENTATION www Odin sir mantation corm MADE IN CANADA SAMPLE 8 At any time during the measurement process make sure that the surface between the core holders is totally dry Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 24 If you need four electrodes to be able to use your own core holders with the GDD SCIP tester or to use the SCIP as a field IP Tester see Section 8 2 use the two Tx connectors on the SCIP tester for transmitting and the two Rx connectors for receiving SAMPLE CORE LP TESTER MODEL TDLY SERIAL NUMBER SC 2001 Ww CN shu mentation corn MADE IN CANADA t 4 Receiving electrodes Tr
26. memory Over 100 000 readings can be stored in the internal memory of the PDA Each reading includes the full set of parameters characterizing measurements Data are stored on flash type memory and cannot be lost even if the battery of the PDA is totally discharged or absent e Transmitting mode Can be used as a low voltage transmitter of 3 6 9 or 12V or 0 5 5 50 or 500uUA Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 3 2 SCIP tester accessories A 1x B 1x C 1x D 2x E 2x F 1x G 1x H 1x 1x J 1x K 1x SCIP tester model TDLV Set of core holders Archer Field computer with one rechargeable Li lon battery one handstrap and one stylus Red cables banana banana or banana alligator Black cables banana banana or banana alligator SCIP tester AC charger universal voltage Archer AC charger with international adapters universal voltage Serial communication cable 9 pos D SUB female 9 pos D SUB female Archer USB cable Archer User Documentation CD SCIP tester Instruction Manual and SCIP tester Utilities CD Not shown on the picture 1x bag of 50g of Cupric Sulphate Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 4 Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 5 3 SCIP tester components The SCIP tester components are described in this section A WIRELESS 7 ec RS 232 CHARGER SAMPLE CORE IP TESTER E F MODEL TDLV Tx RX RX TX SERIAL NUMBER SC 2001 INSTRUMENTATION INC www gddinstrumentation com
27. on Next Cancel Next y Settings Eh gt f 3 46 Bluetooth 16 Open the port menu i Settings Eh gar af 3 47 Bluetooth Port Secure Connection 17 Select COM8 and click Finish Back Fa Finish Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 57 i Settings Eh gr 23 47 lok p Bluetooth To connect to a device tap Mew Outgoing Port To allow other devices to connect tap E E A E E EE 18 The name of your SCIP tester should al prenant Eau comay D HE CE appear with the COMB tag Click on Ok button to close the window eee mu ni pese Mew Incoming Port Mode COM Ports fa Wireless Manager Eh gr M3 7 X J ka 19 Click on the X button to close the Bluetooth Settings Done Fa Menu 20 The connection between the Archer PDA and the SCIP tester is now possible via Bluetooth operating mode Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 58 12 Technical help If you encounter a problem not described in this manual do not hesitate to contact Instrumentation GDD Inc for help at Tel 418 877 4249 Fax 418 877 4054 Toll free line 1 877 977 4249 e mail gdd gddinstrumentation com Emergency out of business hours Pierre Gaucher Home phone 418 657 5870 Cell phone 418 261 5552 R gis Desbiens Home phone 418 658 8539 Cell phone 418 570 3408 Any GDD SCIP tester that breaks down while under warranty or service w
28. ple into the core holders see Section 7 How to use Core Holders 2 Turn ON the SCIP tester using the ON OFF switch on the front panel 3 Select the communication mode using the CABLE WIRELESS switch on the SCIP tester front panel If the Cable mode is selected connect the serial communication cable between the SCIP RS 232 connector and the Archer Field PDA WIRELESS Today mr File Explorer Co EDS D gt G windows Media Ta Programs F Settings ments Pocket MSN sign in canceled Tan here fo trs anain Calendar Contacts Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 10 6 Select the communication mode RS 232 CABLE or BLUETOOTH WIRELESS Eh gr dx 10 33 ok i GDD SCIP CORE READY ME ee BATTERY 264 Make sure that the opened window is the SCIP_Core window See section 8 2 for more details 8 Click START to begin the acquisition process i y GOD SCIP CORE READY Eh gr 4 lu lok MEM oO PERA BATTERY 564 Count Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 11 9 The following screen appears The Contact is the value of the core resistance GDD SCIP CORE READY ET d 11 46 Contact kOhm 39107 492 If the value of the core resistance is higher than 50 000kOhms SOMOhms the value of the chargeability could be affected In this case if you click on NEXT the following message should appear 5 GDD SCIP CORE READY Py en 11 10 BATTERY Pee
29. s desktop computer Connection Settings sl Click Get Connected to connect your mobile device to this LS computer Status Waiting for device to connect Get Connected Allow serial cable or infrared connection to this COM port Allow USB connection with this desktop computer Status USB is available het and Hemote Access Service RAS server connection with this desktop computer Status Network is available M Show status icon in Taskbar Status icon Cancel Help Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 43 9 2 Connecting the Archer with a desktop PC 1 Turn ON the PDA archer Start 2e 2 Connect the USB cable between the Archer PDA and your desktop computer 3 The desktop ActiveSync icon is now green Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 44 9 3 Transferring file s from the Archer PDA to a desktop PC 1 Double click on the My Computer icon on your desktop PC p My Computer 2 Double click on the Mobile Device icon Instrumentation GDD inc 4 My Computer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q x X X s Search Folders Ez Address ly My Computer Files Stored on This Computer System Tasks j View system information ew syste ormatio CJ Shared Documents Add or remove programs CF Change a setting Hard Disk Drives Other Places Em Local Disk C a My Network Places me My Documents C Shared Documents D
30. s into the memory GDD SCIP CORE READY MEM 65 BATTERY 90 The number of memories increases after each saving process You can save more than one reading before creating a file Guy S IP CORE READY O er 9 07 Dk Rho Ohm m Vp mV 86 580 545 005 I u M 4 944 0 027 19 Click on Tools and select Memory to create a file with your saved data Click on Save File GDD SCIP CORE READY Pod WE 11 56 ok Save File er Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 16 20 Enter your File name and the location of your file in the Archer Field PC memory GDD SCIP CORE READY Ey oP d 11 56 Save As It is recommended to use the Storage location to have enough memory space for all your saved files 21 Click on Save to save your file Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 17 7 How to use Core Holders 7 1 Core Holders components 1 Receptacle 2x The two receptacles must be used to keep the surface between the two core holders dry The receptacles keep all the liquid water copper sulphate in them It is possible to screw the receptacles on a table using the four holes Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 18 2 Holder 2x 4 The two holders keep the core sample in place Fix the holders to the receptacles with two bolts 3 Electrode 2x o The electrode consists of a copper disc with a stainless steel bolt The banana conne
31. seau Bk PCLink PA PTab 5 Double click on the Storage icon E My Windows Mobile Based Device Fichier Edition Affichage Favoris Outils 7 Size 22 bytes 32 bytes 28 bytes 21 bytes 18 bytes 25 bytes 38 bytes Type System Folder Raccourci Raccourci Raccourci Raccourci Raccourci Raccourci Raccourci CD Pr c dente Le hi a DO Rechercher Dossiers Hab Gestion du dossier 9 Li Application Data C Built in Storage mij Renommer ce dossier iy D placer ce dossier IF Copier ce dossier My Documents 4 Supprimer ce dossier L Program Files Autres emplacements cemail woal a Mobile Device mxip_initdb vol Mes documents mxip lang vol a Favoris r seau mip notify val mxip_system vol pim wol Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Modified 2007 01 11 05 1371 2007 02 08 16 46 0 2007 02 06 11 35 5 2007 01 11 05 13 1 2007 01 11 05 13 1 2007 01 11 05 13 1 2007 01 11 05 13 1 Page 48 6 Double click on the GDD icon Fichier Edition Affichage Favoris Outils Pr c dente pP Rechercher i gt Dossiers Ei Adresse C_Drive e Name Size Type Modified Gestion du dossier Batt_Patch Dossier de Fichiers 9 c_MyDocs Dossier de Fichiers mi Renommer ce dossier ae Program Files Dossier de Fichiers ay D placer ce dossier Dossier de fichiers Copier ce dossier x Supprimer ce dossier Autres emplacements J My Handheld Pc 3 Mes documents C2 Documents p
32. ure 20 C the operating time should be from 10 to 16 hours e The power level of the batteries and the charging status appear on the main screen of the Archer PDA when using the SCIP program GDD SCIP READY Gh et 11 45 lok 9 Gop scr READY Eh gt 21 50 Dk MEM BATTERY 955 Count 2400 We e The AC charger can be used as a power supply for working with the SCIP tester when the battery level is too low e There is a protection circuit in the SCIP tester that prevents charging the battery in cold weather under 0 C or in hot weather over 45 C e The SCIP will turn itself off when the battery reaches a critical low level Storage e When storing the SCIP tester for a few days or more make sure that the battery is fully charged e Store the SCIP tester in a cool and dry place Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 8 5 Important tips to get good results Here are a few tips about preparing and measuring your core samples e Soak your core samples in water for several weeks up to a month before testing them e Remove the excess water on the core sample before beginning the measuring process e During the measuring process wait until the contact resistance becomes stable before taking a reading This may take a few minutes e For better results take the average of several readings on each core sample Instrumentation GDD inc 2012 05 03 Page 9 6 Quick start guide 1 Place the core sam
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