Ground Penetrating Analyzer
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1. Transformer to charge in car Solid hard top case VVVVVV NON Software gt Newly developed KTS 3D software with 5 basic colors pre installed on PC gt USB stick with software for processing data on other computers KTS Electronic GPA 1000 Additionally GOLD SCAN metal discrimination gt GOLD SCAN electronic unit with Bluetooth incl installed lithium ion accu bag gt Powerful quick charger 2800 mAh incl 110 Volt adapter gt 45cm 17 72 search coil waterproof with carbon telescope pole Service gt English German French or Spanish user s manual gt 2 years manufacturer s warranty for the entire scope of delivery incl hardware and software KTS Electronic GPA 1000 2 Hardware operation 2 1 Assembly of universal and super probe At first plug the bar into the mount of the probe Then insert the remaining parts in the correct order The universal or super probe can be attached to the holder now Afterwards the sensor cable must be connected Your device is now ready for use Fig universal probe with demountable telescope bar a Fig telescope bar Fig telescope bar disassembled KTS Electronic GPA 1000 2 2 Front Turn switch The turn switch has 4 switch positions gt OFF The device is switched off gt BAT Current battery voltage should lie between 7 and max 8 2 Volt gt SENSOR Display shows sensor values gt ECO Power save mode display lighting is off T2. oplit the area you want to measure into even tracks You may choose between 2 methods KTS Electronic GPA 1000 N 4 5 1 Search in one direction Right Wrong Track 1 Track2 Track 3 Track 1 Track2 Track 3 measurements number of tracks values per track step width track length time intervall sec 0 2 sec alternate direction Cancel If you have chosen the search in rectification you should come back to the starting point after completion of each track and press the start button for the measurements of the second track 4 5 2 Search in counter direction Right Wrong Track1 Track2 Track 3 Track1 Track 2 Track 3 If you have chosen the search in counter direction you should turn around after completion of each track step approx 50 cm to the right and continue directly with the next track by pressing the start button KTS Electronic GPA 1000 E O1 For precise measurements the walking speed should be constant while pacing the tracks Hereby objects can be detected at the same spot during counter direction For exact measurements track lengths between 5 to 10 Meters are expedient 5 Program operations The program serves as indication of magnet field data in colored three dimensional representation 5 1 Main window After start of program the main window appears with the menu bar the tool bar the adjustment and the indication area D D i Han a Bn H a a B fe ew Gs pstu
3. 3D Software click on Options gt Serial Interface select the memorized COMPORT and click OK Restart the software and the device will automatically be connected to the computer The LED lights up permanently and GPA 1000 is operational For additional application see that Bluetooth is active and GPA 1000 is on above proceedings must not be repeated KTS Electronic GPA 1000 O 4 Search process During soil analysis several search modes are selectable 4 1 Search with the universal probe Wireless connection via Bluetooth from the computer to the electronic unit Turn the probe in such a way that the arrow see at the side of probe points to the ground during the search this way you will attain the highest search performance After engaging the electronic and check up of battery condition turn the turn switch to sensor position Check the calibration over the toggle switch approx 2 5 Over toggle switch turn back to sensor position Assure yourself that the indicated value lies between 1 4 Should this not be the case change the search direction slightly so that the value stands between 1 4 VV V NN The further search process is decribed under 4 3 4 2 Search with the super probe The super probe is similar to the universal probe but has approx 30 more depth performance The search with the super probe requires a bit more complexity since the magnetic direction of the probe needs to be adapted Beforeh
4. May 17 2007 Through the utilization of the software the user agrees to the present license regulations The right of use automatically will expire if the license regulations are violated 7 3 Utilization regulations After full payment of the invoice amount the customer is allowed to a not exclusive right of usage of the program listed in the bill This right is restricted to the owner of the original software Consequently the software can be used only on one single computer system at the same time All present and future copyrights and or industrial protection rights of the provided programs and of all programs derivative from it program modules or in this context produced records remain at KTS Electronic 7 4 Liability exclusions Despite carefully conducted tests mistakes cannot be ruled out No acceptance of guarantee for the utilization of the program to a certain purpose Especially no liability is adopted for consequential damages as well as profit and asset losses that could result from the application of the program and the affiliated documentation Alterations in prices and modifications of all sorts in software or documentation shall remain reserved and do not require a separate notification KTS Electronic GPA 1000 N 8 Warranty We grant repair work free of charge resulting from factory errors originated by mistakes and defects 24 months effective from date of purchase According to the following conditions we remedy
5. deficiencies free of charge if they are evidently based on manufacturing errors or defects and are reported to us immediately after assessment of damage within 24 months after delivery to the ultimate buyer Defective parts will be repaired gratuitous or will be replaced by efficient parts of our choice KTS reserves the right to exchange a device by an equal valued replacement unit in case the returned product cannot be required in an appropriate budget time frame On site repairs cannot be demanded Replaced resp exchanged parts will merge into our property The guarantee claim expires in cases of improper handling gross carelessness or when repairs modifications additionally installed parts or extentions are carried out from persons which are not authorized on our part to do so Guarantee claims will neither effect an extention of the term nor they will implement a new time limit Further requirements in particular such through extraneous causes resulting damages are excluded unless a commitment is not necessarily the case We therefore are not liable for any accidential indirect or other subsequent damages of any kind which lead to limited use data loss profit setbacks or operating failures 8 1 After expiration date KTS can agree upon a service after expiry of guarantee In this case repairing and shipment will be charged 8 2 Legal note Before you start searching please note that monument protection regulations as we
6. you have to reinstal Windows please copy the entire data content from the provided USB stick to the hard disc Additional software is not necessary Now the device is operational 3 2 Bluetooth pairing The Bluetooth symbol d appears in the menu bar With a right click on this symbol the add a device window will show all available Bluetooth functions GPA must be activated and the blue LED must flash Add a Device N Allow a Device td Co Show Bluetooth De Join a Personal Area Open Settings Turn Adapter Off KTS Electronic GPA 1000 Select Ezurio Blu 21 In the next window insert the password 1234 and go to Next the device will automatically instal the suitable drivers Finally click the Close button to conclude the procedure PC Setti na S Devices Add a device Activate Windows m Personalise Intenso Business Line Users Microsoft XPS Documen t Writer Notifications Search Download over metered connections To help prevent extra charges keep this off so device software drivers info and S h are apps for new devices won t download while you re on a metered Internet connection Off General Privacy Wireless Ease of Access Quince vio ir cattinac Enter the passcode for your device You might need to enter the same passcode into the device Cy c A Click on the Bluetooth icon in Windows Taskbar Open Settings COM Ports and keep the Outgoing COMPORT number in mind After that open KTS
7. 9 Wannan 5 259 oiii o ae ee ee 23 8 1 After expirallon E EN 23 8 2 Biere 23 9 COMIC DERI 24 1 General guidelines 1 1 Preface Congratulations on your purchase of one of the most advanced geophysical ground control units the GPA 1000 Since the programs are already pre installed the assembly is quite simple The instruction manual is written in plain style and furnished with numerous illustrations so that the assembly will be problem free This instruction has been developed by the KTS Electronic company Any alterations or duplications are only allowed with written permission of KTS Electronic KTS Electronic reserves the right to modify the instruction with new knowledge at anytime The new instructions always can be downloaded gratuitously from our website 1 2 Important details Please note Keep dry Avoid conducting overhead lines Do not use cell phones during operation Do not process measurements during thunderstorms Accurate operation is only guaranteed with a fully charged accumulator For operation or loading only use the components enclosed or released by KTS VVVVVV 1 3 Scope of delivery Hardware GPA 1000 electronic unit with Bluetooth incl installed lithium ion accu Universal probe 45 cm 17 72 Super probe 60 cm 23 62 2 part carbon telescope pole with armrest Tablet Computer with KTS software and operation system incl lithium ion accu Powerful quick charger including 110 Volt adapter
8. CE Ground Penetrating Analyzer IN iim BZ GPA 1000 User s Manual KTS 3D KTS Electronic Germany OFF 2 SENSOR BAT d LR SENSO 1 p CALIBRATION ECO GPA 1000 Table of content 1 amp eneral UI E TE 4 1 1 PPT CT ACC fem 4 1 2 Important delallSo2 52 52 25525 22550 22 86 25 20 30 03 40 850058500 000 0009 0 8000 80 05000 00000 4 1 3 SCOPE OF ET a 4 2 Hardware ODeraliOli 1 225 5522022259c2032 52 0 220 02020205020302586 0282555 2282 6 29 22 9 2 82 04 002 6 2 1 Assembly of universal and super probe 6 2 2 gel e 7 2 3 Starting the EE 8 3 Start of program EE 9 3 1 Driver reinstalling with reinstalling of Windows 9 3 2 BIVIGTOOUN DAMNING pm M 9 Bs SedICEn Ol OC CS See ace a etc ari aba Ou OC OO LLL EE 11 4 1 Search with the universal probe esee eee 11 4 2 Search with the s per DI ODO iir coins cotone aa 11 4 3 BH 12 4 4 BESO aC hit Il OCG COT EE TELE 12 4 4 1 FMS AGUAS HMMM ace scene teh ao ceo TOM 13 AA En ego EN EDT 13 4 4 3 Completion of measurement e EE 13 4 4 4 Transfer of measurement data 14 BA EIR CS MMe EE 14 4 5 Search process measurements 1 ERKENNEN REENEN nnn 14 4 9 l S56earch Inone CINE CUON ME 15 402 S
9. COM 11 O COM Ib COM 19 COM4 OCOM OCOMI 2OCOMI6 OCOM 20 X cancel In case of a reinstallation you can select the utilized Comport see 3 2 Bluetooth pairing 6 Data recordings 6 1 Modulation before data recording measurements number of tracks values per track step width track length time intervall sec 10 2 sec alternate direction Cancel Before data acquisition various settings must be carried out The track length defines together with the values per track the distance see field step width between every single measurement The values per track are limited to 100 maximum KTS Electronic GPA 1000 19 After pressing the Start button the measurement is activated this can be carried out either manual or time controlled standard setting is 0 2 sec With the Cancel button a program termination is possible at all times The switch between consensual and contrasensual movement is also possible 6 1 1 Display during data recording KTS 3D 8 fle wew optons Fouen info De or E GIS a a E a a HD During data recording the display turns up two dimensional and in colored grading Of course the shown colors are dependend on the selected modulation The end of a track is displayed after confirmation the new track will be measured A storage request appears at the end of the last track afterwards a switch to the three dimensional representation takes place 6 1 2 Displa
10. and it is absolutely necessary to select the search direction in such a way that values between 1 4 are displayed KTS Electronic GPA 1000 A 4 3 Live mode To mark relevant sectors it is reasonable to scan large areas in the live mode at first so that afterwards controlling in the 3D is more precise If the live mode stops unexpectedly press the start button again and continue with the search J sound on control volume frequency adjust 4 4 3D search mode For precise ground examinations the area must be divided into tracks The tracks can be scanned in same direction or in alternate direction The moving direction is selectable in the settings window Trackl Track2 Track3 Track1 Track2 Track3 The track length can be determined differently during the search after large objects or excavations longer track lengths can be selected for the search after small items shorter track lengths are recommended KTS Electronic GPA 1000 12 4 4 1 Preadjustment With the new button on the screen the adjusting plane opens Measurement A mew stan the computer requires the input of track number track length values per track and measurement speed etc measurements number of tracks values per track step width track length time intervall sec 0 2 sec track gt same direction alternate direction Cancel 4 4 2 Start button By pressing the start butto
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12. installed 2800 mAh lithium ion accu a strong performance is guaranteed With the lithium battery charger the accu can be fully loaded within 3 hours The actual operating time is approx 6 12 hours depending on coil size and the use of headphones The loading procedure is indicated by the orange light emitting diode the green light signals the end of loading After each loading the connecting cable for the battery charger should be removed A voltage transformer enables loading in the car KTS Electronic GPA 1000 s 7 System requirements and license agreements 7 1 System requirements The program is a 32 bit application which is driven under Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows NT Windows XP or Windows 7 or 8 As minimum requirements for the expedient usage the PC should have the following configuration Processor with pulse frequency from 1000 MHz or more gt Hard disc with approx 10 20 MByte free storage space Graphic card with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 points Bluetooth ability to the connection of the external measuring hardware 7 2 License agreements The KTS 3D program as well as the entire accompanied electronic or printed documentation is subject to the copyright of KTS Electronic Should parts of the present license regulations feature alterations or expansions in comparison to former program versions they will also apply to prior versions The present license regulations become effective on
13. ll as other legal standards are relevant KTS ELECTRONIC assumes no responsibility for possible legal violations In case of doubts we recommend a comprehensive consultation with an attorney or national monument offices KTS Electronic GPA 1000 9 Contact KTS Electronic Kurhessenstr 1 D 64546 MORFELDEN WALLDORF Tel 49 6105 911150 Fax 49 6105 911155 www KTS Electronic com email mail KIS Electronic com Office hours Mondays Thursdays 9 00 am to 16 30 pm Fridays 9 00 am to 16 00 pm Copyright KTS Electronic M rfelden Walldorf Germany 2013 A duplication or usage of graphics and or text of this publication is not allowed without explicit consent KTS Electronic GPA 1000 hi
14. ment Dm When program starts display range is empty 5 1 1 Toolbar Some buttons are combined for fast operation These are from left to right be om me oe B o 2 B B a a E New Start of set up for data acquisition Start starts a data acquisition Stop stops the current data acquisition Live starts the live mode Open reads a stored file Save saves the current file Peak switches between absolute and relative representation Norm resets main representation to basic setting Prop switches between proportional and quadratic representation Zoom in and out with buttons and RUSS 5 1 2 Display range The display shows a 3 dimensional colored presentation of the measured values While moving the mouse with pressed left mouse button the presentation can be rotated KTS Electronic GPA 1000 16 Co 5 2 Menu bar 5 2 1 Data menu The data menu indicates entries to open and store measurement data The stored measurement data is marked through the ending GRD New starts a data recording with connected external measurement hardware A pop up window appears for the adjustment of measurement conditions Copy into clipboard copies the current view into the temporary storage so that it can be inserted into every image editing application End ends program 5 2 2 Display menu In this menu you can switch between graphic and numeric view of measurements 5 2 3 Options menu With the option
15. n the search begins On screen the results are displayed 2 dimensional After all values are measured the program stops automatically and is ready for the next track 4 4 3 Completion of measurement After completion of the last track you are going to be asked if you want to save the measurements With the O K button the measurement is stored automatically in a user defined file Kts3d file saved as CAKTS 12810 53823 GRD KTS Electronic GPA 1000 LA 4 4 4 Transfer of measurement data The provided USB stick can also be used for the transfer of measurement data you are able to transmit to other PCs and call up all informations for further processings 4 4 5 3D presentation The measurement data is shown in 3D file view options instrument info Ce ec ie CIR u BH NH Te Bi Ss ENG 1522 lt ES B E K ch er 23 05 2013 The SD presentation shows every modification and its dimension 4 5 Search process measurements The GPA is a gauge which can measure alterations of ground anomalies caused by metal objects soil structure or excavations and can discriminate from normal ground magnetism Correct results strongly depend on ground type and measuring method Areas to be measured should not have electric fields like high voltage cables or earth wires or strong mineralising or wet grounds because they influence the measurement The dryer the soil the more precise the results
16. oggle switch SENSOR CALIBRATION SENSOR Shows battery voltage BAT or current value sensor SENSOR or ECO CALIBRATION Shows calibration value gt The blue LED flashes after activation constant light signifies the Bluetooth connection he CALIBRATION GPA 1000 KTS Electronic Made in Germany Fig front of electronic unit GPA 1000 KTS Electronic GPA 1000 2 3 Starting the electronic The Bluetooth connection allows a fast and save transfer of measured data from GPA 1000 to the PC contrary to other devices which record data via parallel interface To control the current charge of battery turn the knob to BAT The value must always lie over 7 5 Volt otherwise charge the battery Then switch to the position SENSOR or ECO to read the sensor or calibration data The sensor data should always lie between 1 4 the calibration approx 2 5 before the calibration automatically is set it could temporarily show other values Fig Complete electronic unit with PC KTS Electronic GPA 1000 3 Start of program Boot up the PC and double click on the KTS 3D icon then start the KTS software GPA 1000 automatically will be connected to the computer be sure that GPA 1000 is activated before you start KTS 3D Software Should this not be the case please see 3 2 3 1 Driver reinstalling with reinstalling of Windows In case you want to connect another laptop with Bluetooth connection to the main unit or if
17. s menu item a new window for the adjustment of program options shows up A description of various possibilities occurs there 5 2 4 Info menu Delivers informations about the present version 5 3 Options window The options window is divided into four categories 5 3 1 Paths With the path modulation the index is defined for data storage A selection dialogue appears after the search button is pressed colors and coordinates language serial interface path to save data CAKTS3D_ V410 Data x automatic filename for data saving fz browse X cancel KTS Electronic GPA 1000 N 5 3 2 Colors and coordinates Here colors for the coordinate display graphic cursor and background can be selected After the appropriate corresponding buttons have been activated a color selection dialogue shows up X coordinates E Z scale visible Y coordinates EM v Y scale visible Z coordinates E v X scale visible graphic cursor E background kl grid E emo TE 9 P 7 mi E tt v distances v grid lines wire frame faces no frame X cancel 5 3 3 Languages For operation the program can completely be switched to languages shown below as RN Aims german english french spanish X cancel KTS Electronic GPA 1000 ok CO 5 3 4 Serial Interface COM Port COM 1 2 COMb GCOM9 GCOM13 COM I 2 COM 6 O COM 10 A COM 18 O COM 3 COM 7 O
18. y after completion of data recording B KTS 3D 85 REN file view options instrument info De e De Bm Be ue me B Be eA tf Se RSR 7 e E a p A 15 22 Lei und KR DE 23 05 2013 Illustration results from the under 6 1 1 pictured two dimensional representation KTS Electronic GPA 1000 20 pem 6 2 Display alternatives 6 2 1 Representation proportional or quadratically With the button prop the representation switches between proportional and quadratic view In the quadratic representation the display occurs with square elements Details partially are better recognized here The relation between track length to field width is not taken into account The proportional representation is displayed under consideration of the real track length and field width like it was adjusted in data recording Note he actual measured length width is only given through the setting data recording The correct input of the exact length and width is essential 6 2 2 Data presentation absolute or relative It is possible to switch between absolute or relative data presentation With the absolute presentation the Z axis is expanded to the full available measuring range With the relative presentation the value range is based on the smallest resp the largest measured value This way a maximum detailed resolution is obtained which also has effect on the color representation 6 3 Accumulator and charger Through the
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