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1. 00 18 Install USB drivers Windows XP Step 5 19 Install USB drivers Windows XP Step 6 eee ee ene 19 Uninstall USB drivers Windows XP Step l 20 Uninstall USB drivers Windows XP Step 2 5080004 20 Uninstall USB drivers Windows XP Step 3 ee 21 Uninstall USB drivers Windows XP Step 4 21 Uninstall USB drivers Windows XP Step 5D 0 22 Install USB drivers Windows Vista Step l 22 2 2 Emm nen 23 Install USB drivers Windows Vista Step 2 m nn nn 23 Install USB drivers Windows Vista Step 3 2 CE m mn 0 0000 eee 24 Install USB drivers Windows Vista Step 4 2 2 HE m m nn nn 24 Install USB drivers Windows Vista Step 5 0 000 nen 25 Install USB drivers Windows Vista Step 6 25 Uninstall USB drivers Windows Vista Step l 26 Uninstall USB drivers Windows Vista Step 2 ae 26 Uninstall USB drivers Windows Vista Step 3 2 2 2 2 nme nenn 27 Uninstall USB drivers Windows Vista Step 4 2 2 on nn 27 Uninstall USB drivers Windows Vista Step5 aoaaa aa 28 Control unit with video eyewear power supply and antenna 29 Control Une Front View on kee 4 EB res HES ee HRD EES ES wD ve 30 Control Unit Back View 2 20 8 eR RROD EE2. Ground Scan PR Do you want to scan f the first line now M i 4 he Scan Line 1 Impulse 0 10 Depth 0 00 m Figure 38 Start first scan line While using the keys Previous Operating Mode and Next Operating Mode select option Yes if you want to start the measurement Confirm your selection by pressing the key Activate Operating Mode While the device is now sending out the impulses regularly you have to walk continiously your first measured line As soon as your first scan line is finished a new message will appear where you have to select Yes if you want to scan another measured line Repeat this procedure until you scanned your complete area Step by step a graphical representation similiar to figure 39 will built up The graphic should represent green color values in majority which represent normal ground In this green area red and blue objects can be placed Metallic objects are normally represented User s manual eXp 5000 38 Figure 39 Graphical Representation of a Measurement in Operating Mode Ground Scan in red and cavities water reserves and earth interferences in blue color Beware that miner alisations of the ground are also shown in red color How you can differentiate minerals and mineralisations from real metals you can read in section 10 1 on page 59 or in the manual of your software program It is absolutely necessary to read section 10 2 on page 61 where the principle procedure
3. e the detector does not react there is probably golden material in the ground but also bronze is possible Please consider that you always should do the ground balance which is explained in this following section 9 1 3 Ground Balance A correct soil reconcilation is absolutely necessary that the adjusted discrimination can work properly If the soil reconciliation is not done correctly the operation of the device and the integrated discriminator cannot work properly In the following section you can find a list of all necessary working procedures to do a correct soil reconciliation 1 Power on the eXp 5000 and connect the DDV System 2 Adjust the discriminator C on the material you like see previous section 3 Put the device with coil F approx 10 cm above the ground 4 Select the operating mode Metal Detector and confirm it If you hear an acoustic signal from the DDV System after these indications then the ground balance is not finished correctly Repeat these steps until there is no acoustic signal from the metal detector The following causes can prevent a correct soil reconciliation e You are staying above a metalic object e You confirm the operating mode Metal Detector without holding the coil F directly above the ground e During the confirmation of the operating mode Metal Detector you are holding the coil to high and then minimize the distance to the ground e You are turning the discrimin
4. 12 30 31 33 49 50 Calibration 49 50 discriminator 50 Emitter of Impulses 35 FS Ihermoscan 12 GPR antenna 50 cm 29 GPS antenna 12 29 GPS Receiver 39 ground balance 51 Ground Scan 44 Headphones 32 headphones 12 Horizontal GPR antennas 52 Live Scan 44 45 Livestream sensor 12 LiveStream Sensor 44 metal detector 49 Next Operating Mode 34 37 38 46 Operating Lamps 53 Operating lamps 55 Power On and Off Button 53 power supply 12 Previous Operating Mode 34 37 38 46 probe 44 Regulator of Capacity 53 55 Regulator of Frequency 53 55 scan direction 44 Slide in for detector 30 Socket for joystick 30 Socket of Charger 53 Software 12 Super Sensor 52 Super sensor 12 29 T mount 29 Telescopic rod assembly 12 29 Trigger 30 USB cable 12 17 USB connection for USB cable 31 USB connection for video eyeglasses 31 USB driver 22 24 28 USB drivers 17 20 23 25 26 USB plug 32 VGA connection for video eyeglasses 31 VGA plug 32 Video eyeglasses 12 Video eyewear 29 30 video eyewear 31 32 VLF emitter 12 Windows Vista 17 23 25 26 Windows XP 17 20 23
5. can enlarge your distance between the measure points impulses for small objects use small distances see section 10 3 on page 62 e Inform yourself about the area you select for measurement Is it usefull to search at this place Are there historical indications which confirm your speculations What type of soil is on this area Are there good conditions for data recording e Your first measurement in a unknown area has to be large enough to get representative values f ex 20 impulses 20 search lines e What is the form of the object you search If you are looking for an angular metal box the identified object in your graphic should have a form according to this e To get exact values concerning the depth measurement the object has to be in the centre of the graphic which means it has to be framed by normal reference values normal ground If the object is on the side of the graphic and not totally visible a correct depth measurement is not possible e There should not be more than one object in a graphic This will influence the exactness of depth measurement e You should do at least two control scans to get sure about your results So you also can recognize and isolate mineralized ground see section 10 1 on page 59 10 1 Metal or Mineralisation At the beginning it is not always easy to make a difference between real objects and mineralized sround In principle metals are represented in red color but mineraliz
6. 9 1 2 Adjust the Discriminator The discriminator serves to filter certain materials So it is possible to exclude for example worthless iron and steel objects Or people who are hunting for treasures and gold are able to exclude other materials with the help of this discriminator Figure 55 Adjustment of discrimination In figure 55 the regulator to adjust the discrimination is represented This regulator can filter certain materials Table 5 explains the adjustment in the case of normal ground conditions 0 Al eta objects Silver aluminium Aluminium Table 5 Standard adjustment of the discrimination When you adjust the regulator for discrimination on gold the detector reacts besides gold also on bronze silver and aluminium To find out if there is really gold in the ground you have to follow the following instructions 1 Switch the discriminator on gold and start your soil examinations until you reach a place where the detector reacts positive which means you can hear an accustical sound signal 2 Now switch the discriminator on silver and examine this place again Following there will be two possibilities The indications from table5 concern the use in normal type of soil In extreme conditions mineralisation salt deposits they can variate from this normal value 9 Optional Equipment 51 e the detector reacts positive the material under the ground is not gold but could be silver or aluminium
7. Abbrechen Figure 9 Install USB drivers Windows XP Step 3 In the next dialog window from figure 10 mark the entry No search select driver individual ly and click on Nezt Assistent f r das Suchen neuer Hardware E Wahlen Sie die Such und Installationsoptionen ES Diese Quellen nach dem zutreffendsten Treiber durchsuchen Verwenden Sie die Kontrollk stchen um die Standardsuche zu enveltern oder einzuschr nken Lokale Pfade und fechselmedien sind in der Standardsuche mit einbegriffen Der zutreffendste Treiber wird installiert FP wechselmedien durchsuchen Diskette ED 17 Folgende Muelle ebenfalls durchsuchen ES Durchsuchen Yerwenden Sie diese Option um einen Geratetreiber aus einer Liste zu w hlen Es wird nicht garantiert dass der von Ihnen gew hlte Treiber der Hardware am besten entspricht lt Zur ck Abbrechen Figure 10 Install USB drivers Windows XP Step 4 Another window will open represented in figure 11 where you have to select the driver file Therefore click on Data carrier Immediately another window appears where you click on the button Search Then select the file OKM_LE INF which you can find in the directory drivers usb_cable of your software CD Afterwards you have to click on Open OK and Next to start the installation of the files 6 Install Uninstall of USB drivers Assistent f r das Suchen neuer Hardware Wahlen Sie den fur diese Hardware
8. Menu Representation of Measured Values All measured data will fow over the screen Also when you are not moving the measured values were updated constantly If you are situated right over a target it will be visible on the screen also if you are not moving 8 Operating Modes 45 The measured values in operating mode Live Scan cannot be stored User s manual eXp 5000 46 8 6 Settings In this operating mode you have the possibility to set the date and time The correct adjust ment of date and time are very important because both settings are stored together with the graphical measurement in menu Ground Scan This allows you to identify each measurement according to date and time Settings Main Menu System Date 04 12 2007 Time Format 24 hours System Time 13 04 Volume 30 o Back To Main Menu Previous Option Mext Option OK Select Figure 50 Settings You can select between the following possibilities e Date Format Setting of date format day month year day month year day month year e System Date Setting of date e Time Format Setting of time format 24 Hours 12 Hours am pm e System Time Setting of time Preset is Central European Time CET e Volume Setting of headphones volume e Back To Main Menu Leave Settings and go back to Main Menu Select the parameter which you want to change with the keys Previous Operating Mode and Next Operating Mode until it is highlighted in red c
9. dialog from figure 8 if Windows Update has to search for drivers up to date Mark entry No not this tume and click on Next Assistent f r das Suchen neuer Hardware Willkommen Es wird nach aktueller und aktualisierter Software auf dem Computer auf der Hardwareinstallations CO oder auf der Windows Update website mit Ihrer Erlaubnis gesucht atenschutzrichtlinie anzeigen Soll eine Yerbindung mit Windows Update hergestellt werden um nach Software zu suchen Ja nur diese eine Mal Ja und jedes Mal wenn ein Ger t angeschlossen wird Klicken Sie auf Weiter um den Yorgang fortzusetzen Zurich Abbrechen Figure 8 Install USB drivers Windows XP Step 2 In other versions of the operating system Windows this dialog window should not appear User s manual eXp 5000 18 In the following dialog window like figure 9 select the entry Install software from a list and click on button Next Assistent f r das Suchen neuer Hardware Mit diesem Assistenten konnen Sie Software f r die folgende Hardwarekomponente installieren OKM Quick Link CY Falls die Hardwarekomponente mit einer CD 4 oder Diskette geliefert wurde legen Sie diese gt jetzt ein We mochten Sie vorgehen O Software automatisch installieren empfohlen Software von einer Liste oder bestimmten Quelle installieren fur fortgeschrittene Benutzer Klicken Sie auf Weiter um den Yorgang fortzusetzen lt Zur ck
10. or little pegs can be identified or felt The same applies to recognizable ammunition or bullets and shells Leave that stuff where it is do not touch anything and most importantly do not take any of it home with you The killing machines of war made use of diabolical inventions such as rocker fuses acid fuses and ball fuses Those components have been rusting away in the course of time and the slightest movement may cause parts of them to break and be triggered Even seemingly harmless objects such as cartridges or large ammunition are anything but that Explosives may have become crystalline over time that is sugar like crystals have formed Moving such an object may cause those crystals to produce friction leading to an explosion If you come across such relics mark the place and do not fail to report the find to the police Such objects always pose a danger to the life of hikers walkers farmers or children 12 Error Messages 65 12 Error Messages In this section you can find possible error messages which can appear during the work with the device Figure 69 Only a small amount of memory available Because every scan in the operating mode Ground Scan will be stored in the internal memory of course the memory place will decrease over time As soon as the free memory cell is less than 20 the following message like in figure 69 will appear Figure 70 No free memory available If there is no more free memory avai
11. EE SEED HHS 31 Video Eyeglasses 1 oo oo more 32 Magnetometer Main Menu Representation of Values 34 Ci IEEE TEEN 39 Ground Scan Submen s e os 2a s sawa do d AAA 36 Ground Sean Parameler oo ones torre 36 ee ee ee ee 37 SIDE I cocoa nen a a BE Eee GOES 37 Graphical Representation of a Measurement in Operating Mode Ground Scan 38 Select Stored Measurement ooa a 38 Submenu Browse Scans u u u u u ua ao a aaa BS SOS we De wee 39 ee ee ee ee ey AAA A 39 Metal Detector a a a Er ehe 4 DCE week ee ee Ha ee ee eee As 42 Curve Shape OL ITON s ss s e REE RARE EEE EERE REE RSE OE Hs AD User s manual eXp 5000 6 46 47 48 49 50 5l 52 53 54 59 56 r IS 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 12 13 14 Curve Shape of Precious Metals a a 43 Curve Shape ol Gay o con roer esa aaa 43 Live Scan Orientation of the LiveStream Sensor 44 Live Scan Main Menu Representation of Measured Values 44 ECU vor ora rr sr 46 ESO gt so rra AAA 47 Control Elements of the Detector a aooo ee 48 Calibration of the DDV system step 1 49 Calibration of the DDV system step 2 49 Adjustment of discrimination 2 CC m En nn 50 Position of Super Dear s e so ce serenas aD hee A 52 Control elements of the VLF emitter 53 Connection of emitter antenna 2 54 C
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13. FS Future Serie eXp 5000 User s manual User s manual eXp 5000 2 Any information contained in these operating instructions may be changed without prior notice OKM does not make any warranty for this document This also applies without limitation to implied assurances of merchantability and fitness for a specific purpose OKM does not assume any responsability for errors in this manual or for any incidental or consequential damage or loss associated with the delivery exploitation or usage of this material This documentation is available as presented and without any kind of warranty In no circumstances OKM takes responsibility for lost profits usage or data losts interruption of business activities or all kind of other indirectly damages which developed because of errors in this documentation This instruction manual and all other stored media which are delivered with this package should only be used for this product Program copies are allowed only for security and savety purposes The resale of these programs in original or changed form is absolutely forbitten This manual may not be copied duplicated or translated into another language neither in part nor completely over the copyright matters without the prior written consent of OKM Copyright 2002 2007 OKM Ortungstechnik GmbH All rights reserved Table of Contents 3 Table of Contents 1 Preface 7 2 Important Notes 8 So IN sg oa ee oa un B
14. Magnetometer the integrated magnetometer will be adjusted to the current basic ground value of the place where it is situated in this moment During the initialization process the message Ground Balance Please Wait appears on the display Only if this message disappears you can start your research If you power on the device above neutral ground all metals will be shown with a deflection to the top in your monitor If the device is situated above a metal while activating the magnetometer all equivalent metal parts will not be recognized By a new press on the button Activate Operating Mode you can initiate a manual soil reconciliation Therefore you have to start on a place with neutral ground With buttons Previous Operating Mode or Next Operating Mode you are leaving the magnetometer mode and turn back to the main menu 8 Operating Modes 35 8 2 Ground Scan This operating mode allows you to do a measurement with graphical representation whereby all measured values will be stored in the internal memory of the device Also you have the possibility to recall and see previous stored graphics or to use the GPS system for navigation to these measurements This mode can be used with all antennas except the DDV system and livestream sensor Ground Scan Main Menu Scan Line Impulse 9 1 10 Depth 10 38 m NE E 5660 5381 167 i Figure 34 Ground Scan In the first submenu which is represented in figure 35 you can choose bet
15. Perspective view Search 0 00 m Measure Points 0 00 m Depth 0 00 m 0 00 m x Status bar Figure 61 Software Visualizer 3D software has the following functionality e Depth measurement Due to the selection of the special type of soil in your measured area the depth of an object can be determined exactly e Signal correction Possible error signals inside your measurement can be filtered out automatically or man ually e Grid pattern For exact determination of the position of targets or voids the graphic can be represented in a grid pattern view which makes visible every single measure point and every scan line e Representation User s manual eXp 5000 58 The representation is a 3d graphic in real dimensions which allows a better visualisation of a measured area Detailed information about this software program you can find the appropriate user s manual of this software 10 Analysis and Evaluation of Measurements 59 10 Analysis and Evaluation of Measurements Before measurement you have to know what kind of objects or cavities you are looking for and if the area you choose is suitable for this Measurement without a plan will not give you the results you would like For this reason please consider the following indications e What are you looking for graves tunnels buried objects This question has its effects on your concrete manner to measure an area If you are looking for big objects you
16. Sicherheit Der Herausgeber der Treibersottware konnte nicht berpr ft werden gt Diese Treibersoftware nicht installieren Sie sollten auf der Website des betreffenden Herstellers nach aktualisierter Treibersoftware f r das Ger t suchen Diese Treibersoftware trotzdem installieren Installieren Sie nur Treibersoftware die Sie von der Website oder einem Datentr ger des Herstellers erhalten haben Nicht signierte Software aus anderen Quellen kann Sch den auf dem Computer verursachen oder zum Verlust bzw Diebstahl von Informationen f hren v Details einblenden Figure 21 Install USB drivers Windows Vista Step 4 Click on the button Install this driver software anyway to install the USB driver on your system After completing the USB installation a dialog like in figure 22 will appear 6 Install Uninstall of USB drivers 25 2 Neue Hardware gefunden OKM eXp Localizer Quick Link Die Software f r dieses Ger t wurde erfolgreich installiert Die Installation der Treibersoftware f r dieses Ger t ist abgeschlossen OKM eXp Localizer Quick Link Figure 22 Install USB drivers Windows Vista Step 5 Additionally the information from figure 23 will appear on the down right side of your screen OKM eXp Localizer Quick Link AD Die Ger tetreibersoftware wurde erfolgreich installiert WO Besse Ok 12 25 Figure 23 Install USB drivers Windows Vista Step 6 Now you have completed the installatio
17. a message like in figure 74 is shown In this case you simply power off your external power supply User s manual eXp 5000 68 13 Maintenance and Services In this section you will learn how to maintain your measuring instrument with all included accessories to keep it in good condition a long time and to get good measuring results The following list indicates what you absolutely should avoid e penetrating water e strong dirt and dust deposits e hard impacts e strong magnetic fields e high and long lasting heat effect If you want to clean your device please use a dry rag of soft material To avoid any damage you should transport the device and accessories always in the appropriate carrying cases Beware that all batteries and accumulators are always charged fully while operating with your system Please recharge your batteries after each usage completely In this way a long durability of the used batteries is guaranteed To load the external and internal batteries you have to use only chargers which are part of our scope of delivery Index Accessories Super Sensor 52 Activate Operating Mode 34 37 38 46 Antenna for metal discrimination 12 Antenna for tunnel detection 12 Carrying strap 29 connection for antenna 31 connection for power supply 31 Connection for Probe 48 Connection of Antenna 53 Connection of video eyeglasses 32 Control unit 12 29 32 DDV System 48 51 Discriminator 50 DDV system
18. ator C during ground balance Only if you are doing a correct soil reconciliation the functionality of discrimination can be guaranteed User s manual eXp 5000 52 9 2 Super Sensor The Super Sensor is a hig hresolution antenna which is specially adjusted to detect metals Yet it is also possible to recognize larger voids with this antenna A particular characteristic is to distinguish ferrous metals from nonferrous metals This discrimination is possible in the operating mode Discrimination Section 8 4 on page 42 Compared to the standard Horizontal GPR antennas the Super Sensor can find much smaller and deeper situated metal objects The maximum penetration depth is 25 m 9 2 1 Usage The Super Sensor can be used in the following operating modes e Magnetometer section 8 1 on page 34 e Ground Scan section 8 2 on page 35 e Discrimination section 8 4 on page 42 To use the Super Sensor with the eXp 5000 you just have to connect it to the main unit Therefore you have to plug in the connector of the antenna in the appropriate input of the device Hold the antenna always vertical to the ground in your hand whereby the cable should come out at the upper end of the antenna The figure 56 shows how the Super Sensor has to be hold in a correct way Figure 56 Position of Super Sensor The Super Sensor should not be swinged nor moved up and down during the measurement The more even you hold the antenna the better will b
19. canning in a scheme The measurement starts at your starting point and ends at point Figure 63 Given manner If you have finished one scan line the next line has to be on the left side Do not change the direction of your probe The more you repeat your scanning above a possible object control scans the better you can decide afterwards if it is a real object or not Temperature other radio transmission sun energy mineralisation of the ground loam salt water etc can influence negatively the measure results Before you start to dig take your time to do some control scans Repeat exactly the same scan about 3 5 times to be sure about your results Only if all these graphics have almost the same values you can be sure about your results Figure 64 is a graphical representation of a measured area The blue rectangle marks a possible object in the ground To be absolutely sure that there is an object in the ground you have to do a control scan Measure exactly the same area same starting point and the same number of impulses and lines Take also the same distance between the measure points Figure 65 and 66 shows two possible measurements User s manual eXp 5000 62 Fi Fi surement of an area Figure 65 Control scan Variant A It is easy to recognize that the control scan in figure 65 is totally different from the first measure ment in figure 64 This means only a mineralisation of the ground not a conc
20. connection of the control unit Figure 5 Connection of the USB Data Cable Figure 5 shows how to plug in the USB connection cable to the computer Further information about the use and installation of the USB driver you can find in section 6 on page 17 User s manual eXp 5000 16 Figure 6 Connection of the Detector Unit Figure 6 shows how to assemble the detector unit on the control unit You can plug in the unit on the according linkage of the top side of the control unit without any application of force 6 Install Uninstall of USB drivers 17 6 Install Uninstall of USB drivers Before you can transfer data from the device to your computer you have to install the USB drivers Connect the active computer and the control unit via USB cable and follow the instruc tions in the appropriate subsection 6 1 Windows XP The instructions in this section are only valid for the operating system Windows XP If you are using Windows Vista as operating system of your computer please read the instructions in section 6 2 on page 23 6 1 1 Install drivers The installation of the USB drivers in Windows XP is relatively simple After you have connected the device with your computer powered it on and the message from figure 7 appears i Neue Hardware gefunden x exp 3000 gt a tx on your screen Figure 7 Install USB drivers Windows XP Step 1 If you prosecute Windows XP with Service Pack 2 you will be asked in
21. daoa kada adede d hrhene D2 o DENT seasea a En u ei E SEY HE HS Ue en eee ee ee eee eee the ee eee ee eee 9 3 Very Low Frequency Emitter VLF o LSL JAS og oe ee oS ew ao Oe amp Be 9 3 2 Usage of the VLF Sender 0 eee eee ene 033 a no AI DA Viale Ol kG ee ee OBESE See Hee EE TLE SHRED 10 Analysis and Evaluation of Measurements 10 1 Metal or Mineralisation a 10 2 General Procedure Co mm nn nn 10 3 Regulation of the Number of Impulses 11 Danger of Explosion during Excavation 12 Error Messages 13 Maintenance and Services 48 48 49 50 ol 92 92 59 54 I 55 ov 59 59 61 62 64 65 68 List of Figures 5 List of Figures O CON OOK DH A fed PR BPR BWW a WWW NN A NV YN NN IN NN DN DN DN NN FF ee ee m Fe OUA ON O OO 00 I OS dota O NO Oo I OTBRWNF OO OO N DW OK W WD o EEN 13 Assembly and Connection of Probe 2 2 2 CE m nn nn 14 Connection of External Power Supply 2 0000 2 weenie 14 Connection of Video Eyeglasses 2 2 Cm En nn 15 Connection of the USB Data Cable 2 2 CL Lo En 15 Connection of the Detector Unit 2 2 CK om m nn 16 Install USB drivers Windows XP Step l 0 0 0 002 008 17 Install USB drivers Windows XP Step 2 17 Install USB drivers Windows XP Step 3 18 Install USB drivers Windows XP Step 4
22. data from this measurement After you confirmed the this option you will see a representation like in figure 42 If the GPS Receiver have no or insufficient data the message Searching for Satellites will appear and the programm is waiting until sufficient data is available Ground Scan Browse Options GPS Navigation Position Target 51 00 703 N 51 00 703 N i 012 27 611 E a 012 27 611 E View Scan Image AAA po Delete Scan Image Searching for satellites Back Previous Option Next Option OK Select Main Menu Main Menu OK Main Menu Figure 42 GPS Navigation If sufficient satellites and their data are available the navigation will start The arrow indicates you in which direction you have to walk to reach the selected measured field In the upper left corner you can see your current position and behind in parenthesis the destination point is displayed On the lower left side you can read the distance to your destination point This indication is only correct if sufficient satellites are available and User s manual eXp 5000 40 you do move forward Only by moving and with the corresponding data the direction and distance of your destination can be determined You can press any key to come back to the selection menu e Back To Ground Scan Menu You go back to menu Ground Scan 8 Operating Modes 41 8 3 Metal Detector To use this operating mode you have to connect the optional DDV system at first The detector
23. e sind dabei das Ger t aus der Systemkonfiguration zu deinstallieren Abbrechen Figure 17 Uninstall USB drivers Windows XP Step 5 The dialog from figure 17 appears Click there on the button OK Now all drivers will be deleted from your computer If needed you can now install the USB driver again in the correct way 6 Install Uninstall of USB drivers 23 6 2 Windows Vista The instructions in this section are only valid for the operating system Windows Vista If you are using Windows XP as operating system of your computer please read the instructions in section 6 1 on page 17 6 2 1 Install drivers The installation of the USB drivers in Windows Vista is relatively simple After you have connected the device with your computer powered it on and the message from figure 18 appears on your screen 7 Neue Hardware gefunden Treibersoftware f r Reflexion muss installiert werden Treibersoftware suchen und installieren empfohlen Sie werden von Windows durch die Installation der Treibersoftware f r das Ger t gef hrt gt Sp ter nachfragen Beim n chsten Gerdteanschluss werden Sie erneut gefragt Diese Meldung nicht noch einmal f r dieses Ger t anzeigen Das Ger t wird nicht funktionieren solange die Treibersoftware nicht installiert ist Abbrechen Figure 18 Install USB drivers Windows Vista Step 1 Click on the button Search and install driver software recommended Following the messa
24. e the USB drivers from your operating system because of a wrong installation for example please open the device manager of Windows XP Therefore please click on Start control panel like represented in figure 13 Programme Dokumente E Systemsteuerung Einstellungen a Metzwerkverbindungen Ay Drucker und Faxger te Suchen Hilfe und Support Taskleiste und Startmen Ausf hren ChrisB abmelden Computer ausschalten Figure 13 Uninstall USB drivers Windows XP Step 1 After that a dialog like in figure 14 appears There you can find the entry system and click twice on It E Systemsteuerung Datei Bearbeiten Ansicht Favoriten Extras Zur ck gt wi Suchen gt Ordner gt x id en Adresse Systemsteuerung Wechseln zu a Scanner und Kameras Schriftarten Software Sounds und Audioger te Taskleiste und Startmen Tastatur Zeigt Informationen ber das Computersystem an 1 A Arbeitsplatz Figure 14 Uninstall USB drivers Windows XP Step 2 The dialog from figure 15 appears on your screen Click on the tab hardware and after that the button device manager 6 Install Uninstall of USB drivers 21 Systemeigenschaften E F 21x Spstemwiederherstellung Automatische Updates Remote Allgemein Computername Hardware Erweitert Hardware Assistent Mit dem Hardware Assistent konnen Sie Hardware installieren Hardware 42si
25. e your measured graphical results The distance between the ground and lower part of the antenna should be about 10 cm but can be enlarged depending on the terrain conditions The orientation of the antenna should not be changed during the complete measurement depends on object size and ground conditions 9 Optional Equipment 53 9 3 Very Low Frequency Emitter VLF With the VLF an emitter is available which can optimize your search for metallic objects Connection of Antenna Socket of Charge Security and Operating Lamp Power On and Regulator of FrequeRegulator of Capacity Off Button Figure 57 Control elements of the VLF emitter With the Power On and Off Button the device can be switched on and off In the Socket of Charger the charger has to be connected to reload the internal batteries The state of the batteries can be surveilled and controlled with the Operating Lamps If the batteries are charged fully the operating lamps will shine green With decreasing of the voltage the lamps will change the color themselves from yellow to orange up to red The Regulator of Frequency is used to adjust the sending frequency The Regulator of Capacity the sending capacity can be adjusted In the Connection of Antenna the delivered antenna has to be connected User s manual eXp 5000 54 9 3 1 Assembly This section describes how to assemble the emitter and prepare for a measurement Figure 58 Connection of e
26. ed accumulations can also include red signals Here some advice how you can differentiate between a real object and a mineralisation e Form If the object represented in your graphic has a special form f ex rectangle circle you can conclude of a possible real found e Color If there are many yellow and orange color values around the object it will be probably a mineralisation e Depth With a small depth of about 0 10m or 0 40m there is a high possibility that there is only a mineralisation of the ground User s manual eXp 5000 60 e Color Filter If position and form of the object are changing with the use of the color filter it is probably a mineralisation e Control Scan If position depth and form of the object stay nearly the same also in further control scans you can conclude of a real object Also if some graphics look similiar you always have to compare all indications Figure 62 shows a real object left side and a mineralized accumulation right Figure 62 Comparison of object and mineral 10 Analysis and Evaluation of Measurements 61 10 2 General Procedure The main rule for scanning an area is The more exactly you scan an area the better will be your graphical evaluation You have to scan in a given manner that the software can calculate the measured values in the right way Your device has following possibilities e Zig Zag e Parallel Figure 63 shows all different ways of s
27. eo eyeglasses to the Connection of video eyeglasses on the back side of the control unit Headphones VGA plug Avene USB plug Figure 32 Video Eyeglasses The audio and sound output is been realized via the Headphones of the video eyewear The volume can be adjusted via the menu Settings Via the VGA plug and USB plug the video eyewear are connected with the Control unit 8 Operating Modes 33 8 Operating Modes In this section you will learn more about the different operating modes of the device Every function is been explained in particulary in its proper subsection The right selection of an operating mode depends primarily of your planned measurement So for example there are some special functions which have to be used for a first measurement in a unknown area to get a general overview against which others are more suitable for a detailed search and analysis with a special processing software program The device contains the following operating modes e Magnetometer Research of an area with the integrated magnetometer e Ground Scan Measurement with graphical evaluation whereby measured data can be stored in the internal memory of the device e Metal Detector Activate optional DDV system to discriminate between metals e Discrimination Examination of detected objects regarding to their characteristics on iron contents e Live Scan Measurement with Live representation No data record
28. ery 9 1 DDV System With the DDV System Disc Detector Visualization System a powerful metal detector is on your disposal which not only supports your underground research with a visual representation but also offers you various filter possibilities Sensibility Regulator Operating Lamp Discriminator D Connector Retaining Handle Coil Figure 52 Control Elements of the Detector To use the DDV System just plug in the connector D into the Connection for Probe of the control unit Then select the operating mode Metal Detector in the main menu Attention As soon as you confirm this option the ground balance will start Detailed information you can find in section 9 1 3 on page 51 Now you have to pivot the detector coil continiously right above the ground trying to keep the same distance to the soil Adopt the rhythm of the graphical representation on the screen As soon as you pass above a metallic object a yellow colored trace will appear in your graphic and you can hear an acoustical sound through the headphones 9 Optional Equipment 49 9 1 1 Calibration The manual calibration is only possible for product version V1 1 and following In case of need all former product versions have to be calibrated from the manufacturer The version of your device you can read inside the main menu Before using the metal detector for the first time the DDV system has to be adjusted on the eXp 5000 If you purchased the DDV system toge
29. ethod of scanning an area In mode Parallel measurement starts always from the starting line whereas in mode Zig Zag measurement starts at the end of the line which was scanned before like represented in figure 37 In the last scanning method you have to take care not to change the orientation of the antenna which means if the white arrow on the side of the probe shows to north direction for example it has to show to north direction in every measured line e GPS Off On If GPS is activated On the GPS coordinates longitude and latitude will be stored automatically according to every measured value T his data is important if you want to use the GPS navigation 8 Operating Modes 37 Figure 37 Zig Zag or Parallel Select the parameter which you want to change with the keys Previous Operating Mode and Next Operating Mode until it is highlighted in red color Now press the key Activate Operating Mode The marking will change so that only the current value is highlighted in red color Now you can change the value of the selected parameter by using the keys Previous Operating Mode and Next Operating Mode To finish this process you have to press again the key Activate Operating Mode Go to your start position and adjust all necessary parameters to your needs Then you have to select option Start Scanning to start the measurement The message from figure 38 will appear and ask you if you want to start your first measure line now
30. ge from figure 19 appears on the screen Ke Neue Hardware gefunden Reflexion Soll online nach Treibersoftware f r Reflexion gesucht werden gt Ja immer online suchen empfohlen Windows sucht automatisch nach den neuesten Treibern und Anwendungen f r dieses Ger t und l dt sie auf den Computer herunter Ja nur dieses Mal online suchen Windows sucht nach den neuesten Treibern und Anwendungen f r dieses Ger t und l dt sie auf den Computer herunter Nicht online suchen Das Ger t ist m glicherweise erst mit der neuesten Software voll funktionsf hig Datenschutzbestimmungen von Microsoft anzeigen Figure 19 Install USB drivers Windows Vista Step 2 User s manual eXp 5000 24 Click on the button Do not search online Another dialog will appear on the screen like represented in figure 20 Neue Hardware gefunden Reflexion Legen Sie den Datentr ger f r Reflexion ein Legen Sie nun den Datentr ger ein der dem Ger t beilag falls vorhanden Auf dem Datentr ger wird automatisch nach Treibersoftware gesucht gt Der Datentr ger ist nicht verf gbar Andere Optionen anzeigen Abbrechen Figure 20 Install USB drivers Windows Vista Step 3 Now insert the software CD with the USB driver into your CD drive and click on the button Next Windows is now searching for the correct USB driver in all directories After a few moments the message from figure 21 will appear Windows
31. gure 27 Uninstall USB drivers Windows Vista Step 4 Mark the device which you like to delete which is eXp 5000 Eventually the device can be mentioned also as OKM Quick Link After that click on the button Alternatively you can select in the menu Action the entry Uninstall User s manual eXp 5000 28 Deinstallation des Ger ts best tigen OKM eXp Localizer Quick Link Wamung Sie sind dabei das Ger t aus der Systemkonfiguration zu deinstallieren Die Treibersoftware f r dieses Ger t l schen Figure 28 Uninstall USB drivers Windows Vista Step 5 The dialog from figure 28 will appear Mark the entry Delete driver software for this device and click after that on the button OK Now all drivers will be deleted from your computer If needed you can install the USB driver now again in the correct way 7 Control Elements 29 7 Control Elements In this section you will learn more about the fundamental use of all control elements for this measuring instrument All connections inputs and outputs are explained in detail Video eyewear GPS antenna Carrying strap Control unit External power supply Super sensor Telescopic rod assembly GPS antenna T mount GPR antenna 50 cm Figure 29 Control unit with video eyewear power supply and antenna Via the Video eyewear you can see the menu navigation of the Control unit and all measurement recordings The GPS antenna is used
32. ion down 8 Operating Modes 43 Figure 46 Curve Shape of Precious Metals Figure 46 shows which principle curve shape is created if you pass above a precious metal Typically is the small additional deflection with the difference that there is no deflection down Figure 47 Curve Shape of Cavities Figure 47 shows the principle curve shape when passing over a cavity Typically is the high deflection down But there is no equivalent deflection in the opposite direction User s manual eXp 5000 44 8 5 Live Scan To work in the operating mode Live Scan you have to connect the LiveStream Sensor to your device This probe is marked with a white arrow which is fixed on the upper side of the probe During a measurement this white arrow should always be directed to the left side Also you should take care that the arrow which is situated on the strait side of the probe is always directed to the ground Be sure that the probe is correctly aligned before activating this operating mode Figure 48 Live Scan Orientation of the LiveStream Sensor In this operating mode you do not have to keep a defined scan direction You can walk forwards or backwards over your measured area On the screen you will see immediately what is currently situated right under the probe The graphical representation is similar to operating mode Ground Scan Main Menu Live Scan Ha A ES A i Main Menu Main Menu OK Main Menu Figure 49 Live Scan Main
33. is possible in this mode e Settings Setting of date time and headphones volume e Exit Power off the device and shut down the integrated PC module If you are connecting the optional F S Thermoscan to eXp 5000 there will be two more operating modes available Without F S Thermoscan those functions are inactive and not visible e Thermograph This operating mode is used to view and analyze differences in temperature measured with FS Thermoscan e Thermo Scan In Thermo Scan you can create graphical infra red images to visualize the distribution of temperatures of a field Both operating modes will be visible in the main menu as soon as the optional device FS Thermoscan is connected to eXp 5000 These options are useful for seeking cavities Via a touchpad on the top of your device you can select and confirm your appropriate operating mode User s manual eXp 5000 34 8 1 Magnetometer You select operating mode Magnetometer in the main menu to determine the subsoil taking the earth magnetic field into account Also you can recognize through the graphical representation of a oscilloscope like picture on the monitor if you are placed above an metallic object Main Menu Magnetometer 35 EN E Main Menu Main Menu OK Ground Balance Figure 33 Magnetometer Main Menu Representation of Values This mode can be used with all antennas except the DDV system and livestream sensor As soon as you confirm the operating mode
34. is specialized to find small objects e g coins which are located near to the surface Main Menu Metal Detector Main Menu ER man Menu GIJ Adjust Metal Detecta Figure 43 Metal Detector Also with the detector you have the possibility to determine the material of possible objects So for example you can find out if an object consists of gold silver or iron Further information about the correct usage of the detector and the principle of discrimination you can find in section 9 1 on page 48 of this users manual User s manual eXp 5000 42 8 4 Discrimination This operating mode is used to identify metals and cavities Therefore it is necessary to connect the optional available super sensor or the antenna for tunnel detection There is no given manner fixed or a scan direction You can walk as you want to determine the soil This operating mode is most effective if you already detected possible objects and now want to know more details about them Main Menu Discrimination Main Menu Main Menu OK Ground Balance NE E ES 608 Da JALLE i Figure 44 Discrimination During the measurement you will get a live picture on the screen of your device The different curves give conclusion to the characteristics of possible objects Figure 45 Curve Shape of Iron Figure 45 shows which principle curve shape is created if you pass above an iron object Typically is the high deflection to the top followed by the same deflect
35. l Unit Horizontal and with Linkage for Probe Vertical Probes Detector Coil Detector Unit PowerTant mi Ser Dr O RS E USB Connection Cable in Charger for External Power Supply External Power Supply Including Cable Video Eyeglasses Figure 1 Scope of Delivery User s manual eXp 5000 14 5 Assembly In this section it is explained how to assemble the device and how to prepare a measurement Figure 2 Assembly and Connection of Probe Figure 2 shows how to assemble the standard horizontal probe to the linkage Therefore just put the probe into the appropriate attachment of the linkage Then connect the probe cable with the control unit Do it without any unnecessary application of force The vertical probes can be used without linkage You can simply hold it in your hand perpendicularly to the soil Figure 3 Connection of External Power Supply Figure 3 shows how to connect the external power supply to the control unit The cable is placed inside a storage case on the back side of the battery and is wired to this power supply While connecting the external power supply take care to connect at first the cable with the control unit The external power supply has to be powered on afterwards 5 Assembly 15 Figure 4 Connection of Video Eyeglasses Figure 4 represents the connection of the video eyeglasses Plug in both connectors of the video eyewear into the correct
36. lable you will see a message like in figure 70 You can create more memory space if you transfer all stored data with optional software to your computer or if you select option Empty Memory to delete all stored data without having transferred them to your computer User s manual eXp 5000 66 Figure 71 Internal Hardware Error If message 71 appears the device cannot control the operating voltage This also means it cannot warn you in case of a low status of the battery Also the automatic shutdown of the device may be affected It is adviced to let the device check from the manufacturer to avoid further damages Ask your dealer for further help Figure 72 The external power supply has to be charged Message 72 appears if the battery is low because of a long operating time with the device and not enough voltage is available You should power off the device and charge the external power supply as soon as possible If you continue operating with the device it could be possible that data can get lost Figure 73 Shutting down the system Because there is a PC module integrated in the device you have to shutdown it like a normal 12 Error Messages 67 computer Therefore you have to use option Exit from the main menu The following message like in figure 73 remind you to wait until the device powered off by itself Figure 74 Shutting down the system is not possible If the device itself is not able to power off
37. lies in the target area Thus the device is able to detect natural features such as formations of strata cavities groundwater level as well as sepulchers or buried objects such as pipes tanks boxes or suchlike The eXp 5000 is able to locate to document and to analyse buried objects with different structures without making necessary any excavation Particularly in areas next to the surface there are many advantages to geoelectric seismic and magnetic procedures and it is further more a usefull complement to these methods The eXp 5000 has a facile and flexible handling and provides fast and easy reproducible results With our team of specialists we guarantee that our products are under recurrent control Our specialists try to implement new developments in terms of further quality improvements for you Of course by selling our products we cannot guarantee that you really make a find during your research The recognition of hidden objects and structures depends on a hugh number of factors like you know Determining factors are the dielectricity constant of the ground the grade of mineralisation and the dimensions of an object relating to its depth Specially in very wet soil clay and sand with high conductivity of the ground recording of the measured results can be falsified strongly With this product you purchased a device which stood the tests in regular operation like all other products of us If you are interested in where our de
38. ll revert automatically Alternatively you can connect the joystick with the Socket for joystick to do manual measurements With the keys f and L you can select every operating mode To confirm your selection you have to press the button 7 Control Elements 31 7 1 2 Back View Figure 31 shows the back view of the measuring instruments and its connections Connection USB connection for antenna for video eyeglasses USB connection for USB cable Connection for Connection for VGA connection power supply GPS antenna for video eyeglasses Figure 31 Control Unit Back View The connection for power supply is used to connect the battery Here the external power supply has to be plugged in On the connection for antenna different antennas and the DDV system can be connected The USB connection for video eyeglasses and the VGA connection for video eyeglasses iS used to connect the video eyewear Via the USB connection for video eyeglasses the video eyewear receive the necessary power supply and transmit the sound Via the USB connection for USB cable the device can be connected to a computer via the USB cable This is necessary if data should be transfered from the device to a computer User s manual eXp 5000 32 7 2 Video eyeglasses The video eyeglasses are used as the display for this device All menus and graphical represen tations are represented via these video eyeglasses Connect the VGA plug of the vid
39. mitter antenna In figure 58 you can see how to connect the emitter antenna The antenna is fixed up with the velcro fastener on the outside of the VLF emitter Remove it and put in on the ground in a distance of about 50 cm from the emitter Figure 59 Connection of the Charger If the batteries are empty you have to reload them Figure 59 represents how to connect the charger 9 Optional Equipment 55 9 3 2 Usage of the VLF Sender After you have attached the antenna and loaded the batteries completely you can operate the VLF emitter Beware that the Regulator of Capacity LEVEL is switched on 0 before power on the emitter and the antenna is put on the ground in a distance of about 50 cm from the emitter After powered on the device both Operating lamps has to shine green otherwise you should reload the batteries again Now adjust the desired frequency and capacity before scanning your area With the Regulator of Frequency you can select the desired emitter frequency Normally frequencies of less than 40 kHz are used The Regulator of Capacity is prosecuted generally between 50 and 100 Figure 60 Placement of the VLF emitter on a site Place the four VLF emitter in a square or rectangle and power on all sender Now you can execute a normal measurement in operating mode Ground Scan see figure 60 By using the VLF emitter in particular all metallic objects will be enforced more than a measurement without emitter Impor
40. n of the USB drivers in Windows Vista User s manual eXp 5000 26 6 2 2 Uninstall drivers If you need to delete the USB drivers from your operating system because of a wrong installation for example please open the device manager of Windows Vista Therefore please click on Start control panel like represented in figure 24 Ep Cl Windows Media Player Netzwerk d Sicherungsstatus und konfiguration Verbindung herstellen E 3 Ressourcen f r Kleinbetriebe Systemsteuerung SY Snipping Tool Standardprogramme S Windows Teamarbeit Hilfe und Support gt Alle Programme m Suche starten D co A Figure 24 Uninstall USB drivers Windows Vista Step 1 After that a dialog like in figure 25 appears There you can find the entry system and click twice on it a gt Kategorie Startseite der Systemsteuerung Teer A er EEEE O E EEE Umgebung und l sungen Standardprogramme Stift und Synchronisierungs Eingabeger te Klassische Ansicht Tablet Taskleiste und Tastatur Telefon und PC Einstellungen Startmen Modemoptionen Text in Sprache Verwaltung Windows Anytime Windows CardSpace FRCL at Figure 25 Uninstall USB drivers Windows Vista Step 2 A window like in figure 26 appears on your screen Click there on the entry device manager on the upper left side 6 Install Uninstall of USB drivers 27 go El Systemsteuerung System Tale Suchen a _ 2 A
41. ngs User s manual eXp 5000 10 3 Technical Specifications The following technical indications are medial values During operation small variations are quite possible 3 1 Control Unit Dimensions HX WED siscclucriser eau sees eens ene ears 75 mm x 130 mm x 177 mm UN Ti Sessa Genera San an Socios ee Ont Gots ne mrs eee ame ae Saree about 1 kg Voltage er te eri i A 9 6 14 4 VDC 22 W maximal OE OLAS ee aT EE A A OTe IP40 Operating Time Full Charged Battery Delivered Power Supply 25 C 1 eee eee eee about 3 hours Operating VEMpPeratlive scion deus sores esoueen mi o e e a e 0 C 40 C WIC CO E yet lasses zarten nee 640 x 480 Pixel Color Sanos seriea ees ee eee thet decd ots dees RR BER ER EIER EIER HER 1 GHz Processor INTEL 1586 compatible Working Momory Sissi ie de 256 MB RAM Va AV DON usas ee ee ae ae 256 MB Feedback A oeron oe accustic visual Table 1 Technical Specifications Control Unit 3 Technical Specifications 11 3 2 Data Transmission TECHNOLOGY asrnane USB Maximal Data Transmission Rate nnan n eeaeee 19200 Baud Table 2 Technical Specifications Data Transmission 3 3 Computer Minimum Requirements The computer is not part of the scope of delivery The indicated values should help you for a correct selection of a suitable computer for analysis of your measured results POCOS Or ia na a A a a ca ana sus minimum 1500 MHz CER ROM DIVE Auduhedaduhudarhinharkarkarkacha
42. of a graphical measurement is described 8 2 2 Browse Scans After confirm menu option Browse Scans with the key Activate Operating Mode you will see a list of all stored measurements like represented in figure 40 Ground Scan Browse 04 12 2007 12 50 GPS 04 12 2007 12 50 GPS 04 12 2007 12 50 GPS 04 12 2007 12 49 GPS 04 12 2007 12 49 GPS 04 12 2007 09 05 100 cm GPS 04 12 2007 09 04 100 cm GPS Back To Ground Scan Menu Previous Option Hext Option OK Select Figure 40 Select Stored Measurement Select the measurement which you like to see with the keys Previous Operating Mode and Next Operating Mode Every measurement with GPS data is indicated with the additional lettering GPS Only these measurements are convenient for the GPS navigation For the selected measurement the following options represented in figure 41 are provided 8 Operating Modes 39 Ground Scan Browse Options Delete Scan Image Use GPS Navigation Back To Ground Scan Menu Previous Option Hext Option OK Select Figure 41 Submenu Browse Scans e View Scan Image The selected measurement will be displayed once again Press any key to go back to the selection menu e Delete Scan Image The current selected measurement will be deleted if you confirm the following message with Yes Following you will go back to the menu Ground Scan e Use GPS Navigation Start the navigation to the stored GPS
43. olor Now press the key Activate Operating Mode The marking will change so that only the current value is highlighted in red color Now you can change the value of the selected parameter by using the keys Previous Operating Mode and Next Operating Mode To finish this process you have to press again the key Activate Operating Mode 8 Operating Modes 47 8 7 Exit You have to select option Erit to finish the operation with this device As soon as you con firmed this selection the integrated pc module will shut down and the device will power off itself Main Menu NE E AN i Figure 51 Exit Please wait until the device has powered off itself After the device is switched off you can power off the external power supply 8 8 Thermograph This operating mode is only visible and usable if the optional device FS Thermoscan is con nected Detailed information about this functionality is available in the user s manual of FS Thermoscan 8 9 Thermo Scan This operating mode is only visible and usable if the optional device FS Thermoscan is con nected Detailed information about this functionality is available in the user s manual of FS Thermoscan User s manual eXp 5000 48 9 Optional Equipment Here you can find additional information about all equipments which are available as optional accessories to the basic package Keep in mind that the mentioned parts and devices in this section must not belong to your scope of deliv
44. onnection of the Charger ooo m nme 54 Placement of the VLF emitter on a site EL rn nen 99 cs EIA EN 57 Comparison ol object and mineral s ssa eke he eae ra doet eth sada 60 ven TE E 61 First measurement of an area 62 Control Bear Vara As a a AAA E 62 Control scan Varat B osc 2 00 arsaa a Ge A ea ed ae 62 Effect of number of impulses and their distance 2 22 2 2 2 a 0 00084 63 Comparison of small and high number of impulses 63 Only a small amount of memory available 69 No free memory available e 65 Internal Hardware Error nn 66 The external power supply has to be charged 66 Shutting down The system us soaa RAR 66 Shutting down the system is not possible 2 2 m Em nn 67 List of Tables Coe Ww N E Technical Specifications Control Unit o 10 Technical Specifications Data Transmission o 11 Technical Specifications Computer Minimum Requirements 11 COPE OE Ge Ver osos eee eh a a a Ee ea ewe Hw 12 Standard adjustment of the discrimination 2 2 a 2 m mn nen 50 1 Preface 7 1 Preface Dear customer in the first instance we want to thank you that you made your decision on a product of OKM Ortungstechnik GmbH With the eXp 5000 you purchased a product which is based on a electromagnetic pulse method which can be used to locate anoma
45. rete metalic object Even if the control scan in figure 66 is not exactly the same to the first one you can see that the blue marked parts show nearly the same values This is a reference for the existence of an object Figure 66 Control scan Variant B Before you can determine the depth of the detected object you have to scan a further image It only should cover the blue marked area All other metals and mineralized ground should be ig nored because it would disturb the measurement After this you can determine the correct depth 10 3 Regulation of the Number of Impulses There is no special rule for the number of impulses But there are different aspects which has to be considered These are for example e the length of your measured area and e the size of the objects you are searching 10 Analysis and Evaluation of Measurements 63 The optimal distance between two impulses is about 20cm until 30cm The smaller the distance between two impulses is the more exactly will be the graphical representation If you are looking for small objects you have to select a small distance for big objects you can increase the distance between each impulse Figure 67 shows the effects of the distance and the number of impulses per scan line for some objects II an Figure 67 Effect of number of impulses and their distance Figure 68 shows the difference between very few impulses left side and much more impulses on the same
46. rkarharharkarhabarkarhechorharhwhanborkschunk nt minimum 4x Com Pore Data Transmission rabassa aborde rascbasie USB Pree NCMO O mata mutate ah ata erat minimum 20 MB Working Memory RAM _ 2 cece rro minimum 128 MB Graphie Card lt 2246224562602ch262h0heetneeehesens minimum 64 MB OpenGL compatible Operating System nee ee Windows XP Windows Vista Table 3 Technical Specifications Computer Minimum Requirements User s manual eXp 5000 12 4 Scope of Delivery In the following section you can find all standard equipment The scope of delivery can be different in some circumstances because of some optional accessories which should not be included in the basic equipment 1 Control unit incl carrying strap 1 Video eyeglasses with integrated headphones 1 Telescopic rod assembly for GPR antenna 1 External power supply with cable 1 Charger for external power supply 1 GPR antenna 50 cm 1 GPS antenna 1 User manual 1 Carrying case 1 3D Software Visualizer 3D 1 USB cable 1 GPR antenna 25 cm optional 1 GPR antenna 75 cm optional 1 GPR antenna 100 cm optional 1 Antenna for tunnel detection optional 1 Super sensor optional 1 Antenna for metal discrimination DDV system optional 1 Livestream sensor optional 4 VLF emitter optional 1 FS Thermoscan optional Table 4 Scope of delivery Beware that pictures in this manual could be different to delivered parts 4 Scope of Delivery Contro
47. scan line length right side The second record right side shows much more details and also smaller objects can be seen Figure 68 Comparison of small and high number of impulses Do not hesitate to record more measurements with different numbers of impulses For example you can scan a large area before doing a second detailed precision measurement Especially for the search of bigger objects you can proceed like this With this manner you can measure relatively fast a large area and afterwards you can record the interesting subsection Further information about the graphical analysis you can find in the appropriate software man ual User s manual eXp 5000 64 11 Danger of Explosion during Excavation Unfortunately the last two world wars also made the ground in many places of the world a potentially explosive scrap heap A host of those lethal relics are still buried in the ground Do not start digging and hacking for an object wildly when you receive a signal of a piece of metal from your device Firstly you might indeed cause irreparable damage to a truly rare find and secondly there is a chance that the object reacts in an insulted way and strikes back Note the colour of the ground close to the surface A red or reddish color of the ground is an indicator of rust traces As regards the finds themselves you should definitely pay attention to their shape Curved or round objects should be a sign of alarm especially if buttons rings
48. stent au Gerate M anager Der Gerate M anager f hrt alle auf dem Computer installierten Hardwarekomponenten auf Yerwenden Sie den Gerate Manager um die Eigenschaften aller Komponenten zu ndern Treibersignierung Gerate Manager Hardwareprofile E ber Hardwareprofile k nnen Sie verschiedene Hardware konfigurationen einrichten und speichern Hardwareprofile Abbrechen bernehmen Figure 15 Uninstall USB drivers Windows XP Step 3 A list of devices like in figure 16 will be represented There you can find the entry USB Controller By clicking the plus symbol next of this entry all available USB devices will be shown E Ger te Manager Datei Aktion Ansicht gt laleslela Fl M use und andere Zeigeger te ce os Modems E a Monitore Ee Netzwerkadapter Ee I Prozessoren E Y Systemger te Higa Tastaturen Ee USB Controller eS Sais Standard USB Hub USB Root Hub USB Root Hub VIA Rey 5 oder h her USB universeller Hostcontroller YIA Rey 5 oder h her USB universeller Hostcontroller Figure 16 Uninstall USB drivers Windows XP Step 4 Mark the device which you like to delete which means eXp 5000 Eventually the device can be listed as OKM Quick Link Then click on the button Alternatively you can select in the menu Action the entry Uninstall User s manual eXp 5000 22 Entfernen des Ger ts best tigen E ajx oe 5 UKM Quick Link Warnung Si
49. tant is the correct adjustment of the parameters of frequency and capacity An exact specification is not possible because it is strongly depending on the particular ground circumstances 9 3 3 Safety Guidelines It is absolutely necessary to beware the following safety guidelines to guarantee a secure work with the VLF emitter e Do not hold any receiver like metal detectors probes or others directly over the emitter antenna during the operation of the VLF emitter The enforced field of the antenna can destroy their electronics e Keep a distance of at least 50 cm between antenna and VLF emitter Avoid close contact to the emitter antenna during operation User s manual eXp 5000 56 If a change of electrical fuse should be necessary only fuses which are structurally identical may be used which value agrees with those on the equipment Power off the device before loading the internal batteries For charging use only the provided battery charger Power off the device if it is not any longer used otherwise the batteries can be damaged 9 Optional Equipment 57 9 4 Visualizer 3D Visualizer 3D is a software program which is used to analyze the scanned images in a more professional way This visualization software allows a complete evaluation of the measured results in your computer bees Caria TH FUE eres Main menu File hics View Extras Help Toolbar Side view Navigation nr bar
50. ther with the main unit the metal detector has already been calibrated in the optimal way Anyway you have the possibility at any time to recalibrate the DDV system Therefore you have to activate at first the operating mode Metal Detector Place the DDV system on the ground like shown in figure 53 Take care that no metal is situated near to the coil probe F Press the key OK to start the calibration Figure 53 Calibration of the DDV system step 1 In the first step of calibration you haveto turn the regulator of sensibility A completely to the right side and so adjust it on full power The discriminator C has to be adjusted on the value 0 Take care that no metal is located near to the coil probe F Now press the key OK to start the calibration Wait until this process is finished Figure 54 Calibration of the DDV system step 2 In the second step of calibration you have to leave the regulator in the same position and place a piece of iron e g screw or nail under the detector coil Alternative choice is to place the User s manual eXp 5000 50 metal directly on the top of the coil probe like you can see in figure 54 Now press again the key OK and wait until this process is also finished After finishing the calibration a visual signal yellow light should be visible on the screen If the headphones are connected you will also hear an acoustical signal The DDV system is now calibrated to work correctly on site
51. to receive gps data and should not be placed near to the Control unit You can attach it to the Telescopic rod assembly or on the top of the Carrying strap The horizontal antennas like e g the GPR antenna 50 cm has to be connected via the T mount to the Telescopic rod assembly The vertical antennas like e g the Super sensor can simply be hold in the hand In this situation it is recommended to wear the control unit with the Carrying strap 7 1 Control Unit The control unit is the calculation center of the device Via the control unit the programs can be selected all measured values can be recorded and stored User s manual eXp 5000 30 7 1 1 Front View Figure 30 shows the front side of the control unit with its control elements Slide in for detector Trigger Socket for joystick Previous Next Activate operating mode operating mode operating mode Figure 30 Control Unit Front View The Slide in for detector is used to hold the DDV system On the detector unit the fitting counterpart is connected with which the detector unit slides in The Trigger is used to power on the device Therefore it has to be pushed upwards Before you operate your measuring instrument you have to connect the delivered Video eyewear and external power supply and power it on During a measurement in Ground Scan manual measurements can be done with the Trigger Therefore the button has to be pushed down If you let it go the button wi
52. troyed if it is opened improperly 2 2 Possible Health Hazards If used properly the device normally does not pose any health hazards According to current scientific knowledge the high frequency signals are not harmful to the human body on account of their low power 2 3 Surrounding Area Having been transferred from a cold to a warmer place the device should not be operated immediately afterwards Any condensation which may have formed might cause the device to get destroyed Avoid strong magnetic fields which may occur in places such as near machines or loudspeakers and avoid using a detector within a radius of 50 meters Metallic objects on the ground such as cans doses catches nails screw or others can influence negatively your measurement and have to be removed Also you have to remove keys telephones chains and rings and all other magnetic and metallic objects from yourself 2 Important Notes 9 2 4 Voltage The power supply should not be outside the indicated range of values Use only chargers batteries and rechargable batteries which are included in the scope of delivery Never use the 230 Volt mains supply 2 5 Data safety There can be errors in the process of data collection if e the range of the sender module is been exceeded e the power supply of the device is to low the cables you are using are to long other electronic devices sends out disturbances or atmospherics occurs lightni
53. ufgaben Basisinformationen ber den Computer anzeigen p Ger te Manager Windows Edition Windows Vista Business Copyright 2006 Microsoft Corporation Alle Rechte vorbehalten py Remoteeinstellungen Computerschutz Cp Erweiterte Systemeinstellunge tan Eis etc rad Windows Vista Upgrade System Klassifikation 2 Windows Leistungsindex Prozessor AMD Athlon te 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3800 2 01 GHz Arbeitsspeicher RAM 1023 MB Systerntyp 32 Bit Betriebssystem Einstellungen f r Computernamen Dom ne und Arbeitsgruppe Computername Christian PC Einstellungen Vollst ndiger Christian PC ndern Computername Figure 26 Uninstall USB drivers Windows Vista Step 3 A list of devices like in figure 27 will appear Please look there for the entry USB Controllers By a simple click on the plus symbol next to the entry all USB devices will be shown y Ger te Manager E ell Datei Aktion Ansicht u AE BA RB He Diskettenlaufwerke fe DVD CD ROM Laufwerke cA Grafikkarte m ca IDE ATA ATAPI Controller H a Laufwerke H A M use und andere Zeigeger te m Monitore EP Netzwerkadapter a Prozessoren rie Speichercontroller ail Systemger te BD Tastaturen USB Controller F OKM eXp Localizer Quick Link F Standard OpenHCD USB Hostcontroller F Standard PCI zu USB erweiterter Hostcontroller Y USB Root Hub Y USB Root Hub Fi
54. vices have gone into action please visit our homepage For our company it is necessary that we protect our developments within the framework of existing legislation to a patent or trademark registration Therewith we offer you a higher warranty while using our products Please take your time consecutively read this user s manual and familiarize yourself with the utilisation and operation of this eXp 5000 User s manual eXp 5000 8 2 Important Notes Please read these operating instructions carefully and closely before using eXp 5000 and its accessories These instructions give information on how to use the device and point out potential sources of danger eXp 5000 and its accessories serves for documentation and analysis of detect objects deposited and changes performed in the ground The registered data of the ground structure will be transmitted to a PC for visual representation in a special software program using the components we offer Any additional notes relating to this has to be observed Please read attentively the manual according to the software you are using 2 1 General Notes Being an electronic device eXp 5000 has to be treated with the caution and care necessary when such devices are used Any failure to observe the safety precautions given or any use for purposes other than the ones it is conceived for may result in a damage or destruction of the processing unit and connected components The device will get des
55. ween the following alternatives e New Scan Set up and record a new graphic e Browse Scans See or delete stored graphics If the measurement has been made while using GPS you can navigate to the measured area e Back To Main Menu Finish Ground Scan and go back to the main menu 8 2 1 New Scan After activating this operating mode you have the possibility to adjust certain settings There are different parameters which influence the measurement In figure 36 you can see the corresponding submenu You can modify the following parameters the underlined values correspond to the setting made by the factory e Impulse Mode Automatic Manual If you are working in mode Manual the measured values will only be recorded when using the Emitter of Impulses If you select mode Automatic the measured values will be recorded and represented continiously User s manual eXp 5000 36 Ground Scan Browse Scans Empty Memory Back To Main Menu Previous Option Next Option OK Select Figure 35 Ground Scan Submenu Ground Scan Parameters Impulses 10 Impulse Mode Automatic Scan Mode Zig Zag GPS Off Back To Main Menu Previous Option Mext Option OK Select Figure 36 Ground Scan Parameter e Impulses 10 20 100 Number of measured values per search line How to select the right number of impulses you can read in section 10 3 on page 62 e Scan Mode Parallel Zig Zag Scan Mode defines the m
56. zu installierenden Ger tetreiber Pha ae Sy Wahlen Sie den Hersteller und das Modell der Hardwarekomponente und klicken Sie auf fe Wetter Klicken Sie auf Datentr ger wenn Sie uber einen Datentr ger verf gen der den erforderlichen Treiber enthalt Kompatible Hardware anzeigen Modell Installation von Datentr ger xj Legen Sie den Installationsdatentr ger des Herstellers OK ein und stellen Sie sicher dass weiter unten das richtige a huark aranan Ale isk Abbrechen ax l Datentr gern Suchen in amp usb_cable adri N Zuletzt verwendete Dokumente 2 Desktop I Eigene Dateien ie E Arbeitsplatz e 3 Diskette A Durchsuchen Ea SYSTEM C Ta DATEN D q RECOVER E DYD Laufwerk F amp CD Aw Laufmerk G F drivers Dateiname _ cable _fmen 4 Gemeinsame Dokumente Dateityp Eigene Dateien T Abbrechen BE en Hetzwerkumgebung OKM_LE I Abbrechen Figure 11 Install USB drivers Windows XP Step 5 19 After successful installation of the driver a message like in figure 12 will appear on your computer screen Now the drivers of your device are installed and you can transfer data to your PC ij Neue Hardware gefunden x Die neue Hardware wurde installiert und kann jetzt verwendet werden gt e Figure 12 Install USB drivers Windows XP Step 6 User s manual eXp 5000 20 6 1 2 Uninstall drivers If you need to delet
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