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1. 12 3 lt Probe OrientatiO Meisie 14 Figure 4 Sign Convention in the and deviation D measured by inclinometer probe 14 5 Probe AXES iiien Ginna Oey decoded t 15 Figure 6 Battery Removal 17 Figure 7 Ultra Rugged Field PG iiss Stata alate 18 Figure 8 Overview of Ultra Rugged Field 19 Figure 9 RST Digital Inclinometer Software Main 20 Figure 10 Creating a Site and 2 2 22 1 14 14111 1 21 V1 Create Site Au asic 22 Figure 12 Edit Borehole 1 111 23 Figure 13 Data Filename Screen 4222 2 00 24 TA Status SEO ON 25 0 15 26 Figure 16 Bluetooth Status 27 Figure 17 Field
2. 39 FIGURE 32 File 40 Figure 33 Sample Data File 41 Figure 34 File 44 Figure 35 File Backup 45 50 36 5 47 Figure Inita NAT OG 48 56 MED Chate 48 SO 48 Figure 40 48 1 48 Figure 42 Field PC Wireless 55 Figure 43 Field PC Wireless Main 1 4444 56 Figure 44 Bluetooth 52 56 Figure 45 Inclinometer Connection List 2 22 0000 57 Figure 46 Inclinometer Reel Blueto
3. user should wait until this bar goes down before recording a reading for that section of the borehole The number displayed under the averaging bar represents bits They are simply there to give the user an indication of the change in bits between subsequent readings Site conditions and the nature of the installation determine how noisy or not noisy the readings are The software allows the flexibility of going back and re taking readings if necessary The averaging is a running average of the previous readings To change the amount of averaging that the software performs simply change the average number Figure 19 With the stylus select the dialog box and enter in the value using the pop up keyboard at the bottom of the screen RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 42 6 WHAT DOES THE DATA MEAN The system has been developed to measure accurately the lateral movement of earthworks and structures The probe is passed through the inclinometer casing and every 0 5m or 2ft a reading is taken When the probe is at rest servo accelerometers sense the inclination of the access tube in two planes This inclination is displayed in terms of angular DEVIATION which is recorded at that particular depth A Face A deviation A Face A deviation B Face B deviation B Face B deviation The Checksum Checksum in A A plane A plus A Checksum in B B plane B plus B Checksum should be re
4. Digital Probe Sizing The connectors wheels and wheel carriages are the most precise and durable in the industry The probe wheels are made of high grade hardened and heat treated stainless steel These are extremely durable and the most robust on the market The digital probe also incorporates shear pins on the wheel assemblies In the event that the probe gets stuck in the inclinometer casing a force of approximately 300 Ibs is required to shear the shear pin No damage to the probe or cable will result Please contact RST Instruments Ltd for further instructions on the replacement of shear pins RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 13 2 1 DUMMY PROBE RST can supply a dummy inclinometer probe for testing purposes a borehole RST encourages customers to try the new digital dummy probe in existing holes where the competitor s probes do not work If it is found that the dummy probe passes through all areas of the casing the RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer System will function Therefore the existing hole will still be viable and a new hole will not need to be drilled The RST dummy probe has the exact same weight and dimensions as the standard probe A ring is provided in place of the connector which allows the dummy probe to be lowered by For further information on obtaining an RST Dummy Probe please contact RST Instruments Ltd Section 13 2 2 SIGN CONVENTION The Digital Incli
5. 5 4 POST PROCESSING THE DATA 1 21 55 DATAAVERAGING 1 MEAN DEVIATION 6 2 ABSOLUTE POSTON veces 6 3 INCREMENTAL DISPLACEMENT 1 0 64 CUMULATIVE DISPLACEMENT 5 7 SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY 8 1 MANUAL 0000 0 a a E e e 91 INSTALLATION THE RST DIGITAL INCLINOMETER PROGRAM 92 RESTORING THE INCLINOMETER DATA FILES 2 cecceceececcecceceeceececcecaecaecuseueaes 10 CHARGING THE BATTERIES 10 1 ULTRA RUGGED FIELD PC BATTERY 102 BATTERIES als RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual iii 1053 BATTERY en eA a Gee Gece 49 11 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 50 11 1 PROBE REEL 50 11 2 INGLINOMETER PROBE keds 50 11 34 REELAND GABLES cei ek eek ek te
6. Always store the probe in its original case whenever it is not in use The high precision accelerometers in the probe can be damaged if the probe is subjected to excessive shock or vibration Keep both the probe and its case clean and dry If the probe is not cleaned and dried in the field be sure to clean and dry it including the case upon return to the office It is good practice not to leave corrosive solutions i e salt water on the probe connectors and cable be sure to clean the parts if these conditions exist RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 51 The probe wheels are made with high grade hardened and heat treated stainless steel These are the most robust on the market and are extremely durable The wheels contain sealed bearings which require no maintenance except keeping them clean and dry 11 3 REEL AND CABLE If required wipe the cable with a clean rag to dry it off The cable has a durable polyethylene jacket simply use water and a mild soap to clean it off if necessary 11 4 READOUT UNIT To keep the Ultra Rugged Field PC in good condition and working properly please adhere to the following guidelines e Keep the Ultra Rugged Field PC away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures Do not expose the Ultra Rugged Field PC to liquids or precipitation The supplied Rugged Field PC meets the IP54 standard for water and dust resistance as well as being impact resistant if dropped up to
7. 4 Follow the on screen instructions until you reach the screen shown below and then continue with Step 5 if Microsoft ActiveSync 4 5 Microsoft ActiveSync 4 5 Setup is complete The Setup Wizard has successfully installed Microsoft ActiveSync 4 5 Click Finish to exit the wizard Finish Figure 25 ActiveSync Connection Screen 5 Click Finish button RST Instruments 6 RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 36 Insert the AC Adapter plug into an electrical outlet item 13 Figure 1 Connect the AC connector barrel connection on the base of the Ultra Rugged Field PC Figure 7 If you have not already done so connect the micro USB connector to the connector on the base of the rugged case and the USB connector to the USB port on either the front or back of your personal computer Note ActiveSync will automatically detect the Ultra Rugged Field PC connection Continue to follow the ActiveSync instructions to establish a partnership Eventually you will come to a screen like the one below S Synchronization Setup Wizard Welcome to the Pocket PC Sync Setup Wizard To set up a sync partnership between this computer and your Pocket PC click Next If you click Cancel you can still Copy and move files between your Pocket PC and this computer Add and remove programs on your Pocket PC Figure 26 Setting Up a Partnership In order to synchronize the data
8. IST reconnect File Connections Help Figure 9 RST Digital Inclinometer Software Main Menu Upon start up the inclinometer will automatically begin searching for the Reel and Inclinometer Probe This status is displayed at the bottom of the screen The opening screen Figure 9 displays the current set up and status of the system The top menu provides a list of the current boreholes a default site borehole will appear if none have been created Underneath the borehole list is a drop down dialog which is used to choose the site The centre portion of the screen shows the site borehole depth interval and units that are currently set In this example we are using a default site and a default borehole The depth of the borehole is 10 metres measurement interval is 0 5 metres and the deflection units are in millimetres RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 21 4 2 1 MENU ITEMS The File menu allows the user to backup the current files to the Field PC non volatile memory location and also Exits the Digital Inclinometer program For more information on the backup function please refer to section 8 The Connections menu allows the user to view the status of the Bluetooth radio connection and allows the user to disconnect and reconnect to the reel and probe manually Should a new Reel be used i e a replacement which was not supplied with the original system the Ultra Rugged Field PC need
9. cable are drastically reduced as compared to a traditional analog cable The reel is battery powered and houses the electronics used for wireless communication An important part to any inclinometer casing survey is the repeatability of the depth measurements It is extremely important that measurements be consistently within 5mm 0 25in of one another between subsequent surveys To facilitate accurate repeatability two aluminum seats are provided with the system for 70mm 2 75 and 85mm 3 34 OD casing respectively The seats provide a solid reference for the cable crimps to sit in The result is that operator error is reduced checksums will be smaller and surveys more accurate The thin strong cable contains Kevlar strength member allowing a long length of cable to fit on a small reel with no stretch The aluminum sleeved measure marks are precision swaged to the cable and are not subject to tearing when handling The measure marks are spaced at 0 5 metre or 2 feet intervals The cable is marked with a red measure mark and a label every 5 metres or 10 feet depending on whether the metric or imperial system is being used The urethane jacket is highly abrasion resistant and maintains flexibility at low temperatures It is good practice to avoid running the cable over sharp edges and to periodically clean it with a clean soft cloth Be sure to keep the protective cap on the connector whenever the probe is not in use and avoid dropping
10. connected to your computer when working at your desk and carry your AC adapter and DC adapter plug with you when traveling Your Ultra Rugged Field PC is shipped with a charge on the battery You may want to ensure that it is fully charged before synchronizing The Ultra Rugged Field PC battery will provide approximately 20 hours of borehole survey time when connected to the probe RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 46 9 RESTORING FILES ON THE ULTRA RUGGED FIELD PC 9 1 INSTALLATION THE RST DIGITAL INCLINOMETER PROGRAM Use the following steps to reinstall the RST Digital Inclinometer Program 1 Establish a connection to the Ultra Rugged Field PC using Microsoft ActiveSync 2 Using Windows Explorer copy the file Digital Inclinometer to the folder on the Ultra Rugged Field PC My Documents for example The will mean the software version On Ultra Rugged Field PC select Start and then File Explorer from pull down menu Navigate to the folder where the file Digital Inclinometer X XX CAB was copied to Click on the Digital Inclinometer file to begin installation Note If an older version of the RST Digital Inclinometer Software is already present uninstall the previous version by going to Start then Settings and tapping on Remove Programs located in System tab Highlight the program to be removed and tap Remove If the Digital In
11. ek as eee eh a eet lek Stee 51 11 4 yee 51 51 11 66 STORAGE amp BATTERY 51 12 52 13 GONTACT US L 53 14 SENSOR 54 15 BLUETOOTH COMMUNICATION 55 15 1 CHANGING THE REEL 57 16 IMPORTING AND EXPORTING 59 16 1 SAVING AND IMPORTING INCLINOMETER DATA INTO SLOPE INDICATOR SOFTWARE 59 16 2 USING SLOPE INDICATOR DATA WITH INCLINALYSIS 000 0 59 16 3 IMPORTING INCLINOMETER DATA INTO 60 RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual iv LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 System Overview chen ie Gal 11 Figure 2 Digital Probe SIZING
12. format by pressing the Graph Files button RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 32 Pressing the Graph Files button will bring up the following screen E 4 12 30 19 o 4 35 0 015 0 000 Cumulative Displacement meters 0 2 0 000 0 0 cumulative A 14 Options 00 Figure 22 Graphing Files Several tools are available in the bottom pull down menus to allow manipulation of the graph The left hand pull down allows the user to choose how the data is displayed with Mean Absolute Cumulative or Checksum options The centre menu allows the user to choose between plotting either the A or B axis The third menu Options allows the user to manipulate the cursor Zoom pan change the scale move the legend or change the appearance of the graph Three icons also appear in the bottom left of the screen which allow further manipulation of the graph These are self explanatory and the user is encouraged to explore these options if required The default setting for all plots is auto scale To exit the graphical display hit the OK button in the top right corner of the screen Pressing the View Files button invokes the following screen RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 33 25 42 T 12 31 Raw Data 2 1 Figure 23 Viewing Files The top left pull down menu allows the user to chang
13. four feet from the ground Do place anything on top of the Ultra Rugged Field PC to prevent damage to the screen e Clean the unit by wiping the screen and the exterior with a soft damp cloth moistened only with water e Avoid exposing the Ultra Rugged Field PC to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time Also avoid scratching the surface of the screen and banging it against hard objects e Only use the Ultra Rugged Field PC stylus to prevent scratching the screen For further reference please see the supplied manufacturer s manuals for the Ultra Rugged Field PC 11 5 CALIBRATION RST strongly recommends that the probe be sent in for calibration annually Due to the high precision nature of the sensors and the sensitivity of the probe calibration must be done to ensure quality results and continued performance of the probe Heavy use in adverse conditions may require calibrations to be done more often Calibration should also be performed if the probe has been dropped or become damaged in any way If checksums become significant and they are not due to errors in probe positioning or noise the probe likely needs to be re calibrated Calibration should also be performed after any wheel assembly replacement 11 6 STORAGE amp BATTERY LIFE The Ultra Rugged Field PC included with the Digital Inclinometer System has a limited battery life In this regard it is important to keep the unit cha
14. hole unless the user specifically sets the software to only take a single set of readings please see the Advanced Options Menu Figure 20 The readings will automatically start at 50 0 metres once again in this example Check Sum data will appear in a smaller font underneath the current readings The real time check sums allow the user to monitor the second set of readings If the check sum is large or inconsistent either the probe has fouled or the probe is not at the correct measurement depth Continue logging until the top of the hole is reached If the probe has been accidentally raised above the measurement point lower the probe back down below the proper depth and then raise it slowly to the correct depth This ensures consistent and accurate readings Once the top is reached on the second pass a dialog box will appear that says Readings Complete The software will then save the data to the filename which was specified in the Reading Data File Options screen see section 4 2 3 Pressing the Options button on the readings screen brings up the Readings Options screen E 4 Y 4 12 24 Reading Options Average Number Vertical Incline Figure 19 Readings Options Screen This option allows the user to specify whether or not the data from the probe is to be averaged The number of readings to be averaged can be set in Average Number dialog box Note Readings from the probe a
15. in real time between the Ultra Rugged Field PC and the desktop PC you must set up a sync partnership If you do not wish to synchronize data and simply use Windows Explorer to copy files to and from the Ultra Rugged Field PC click Cancel to leave the connection as Guest Partnership and skip the remaining instructions 1 2 3 To set up a sync partnership press Next Uncheck the option for synchronizing with Microsoft Exchange Server press Next Decide what type of information you would like synchronized with the desktop computer If you are only using the Ultra Rugged Field PC for the purposes of transferring Digital Inclinometer information uncheck all the options and place a check mark next to the Files Folder see below RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 37 8 Synchronization Setup Wizard Synchronization Options Choose the information you want to synchronize with your Pocket PC from your computer Windows PC 3 Information Type 1185 Contacts O E mail Select an information type above and click Settings to change synchronization options for that type Settings Figure 27 Synchronization Settings The software will notify you that it will create a folder on the desktop which links directly to the Ultra Rugged Field PC press OK Click Next and then Next on following dialog then Finish the installation Once the
16. on the Digital Inclinometer Support CD RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 60 16 3 IMPORTING INCLINOMETER DATA INTO GTILT Standard RST Format Inclinometer files csv and Standard RST dty files section 4 2 4 can be imported into GTilt by performing the following steps 1 Start GTilt Select File New Select File Import DT DTY or DT and DTX Data Navigate to the directory containing the RST data files Change List File Types to All Files from DT amp DTY DT Select data file to import csv or dty format Repeat steps 3 to 6 until all files for this borehole have been imported Select File Save Input file name for this site and borehole Select Edit Main header Insert 0 5 into Shallowest rdg Depth 0 Select Edit Main header Insert 2500 into Probe Sensitivity SO Pet Note The csv files can also be opened directly in Excel however do not save the files in csv format from Excel This will change the format of the file and you will no longer be able to import the file into GTilt Always backup your data Note The inclinometer program also allows the option to save the files in rpp format section 4 2 4 GTilt also recognizes this format and the files are imported in a similar fashion as described above RST Instruments
17. partnership is established the PC will recognize and automatically synchronize to the Ultra Rugged Field PC each time it is connected with the USB cable Microsoft ActiveSync File Tools Help is 7 Explore Connected Synchronized Information Type Status 9 Windows Synchronized Files Hide Details Manuals 004 te EN amp O 2 Figure 28 ActiveSync Screen RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 38 Important It is extremely important that the user realizes that the synchronized folder created on the desktop is an active link to the Ultra Rugged Field PC Any changes you make in that folder will be reflected on the Ultra Rugged Field PC For example if you delete a file in the folder the same file will be deleted on the Ultra Rugged Field PC If the Ultra Rugged Field PC happens to be disconnected at the time as soon as it is re connected it will automatically see the missing file in the folder and the file will be deleted during the connection It is therefore important to exercise good data management Once the data is synchronized to the PC move the inclinometer files to a safe location i e a network server or hard drive For further instructions regarding synchronizing data between a PC and the Ultra Rugged Field PC please refer to the supplied documentation and software which comes with the Ultra Rug
18. spray to cover all contacts is enough after cleaning of the connector Ensure the connector is clean and dry before applying the silicone spray e Elastomers contained in the connector can be seriously degraded if exposed to solvent direct sunlight or high ozone levels for extended periods of time Always replace dust caps once the connector is clean and dry e Always keep the dust caps clean and free of any foreign materials Do not place the dust caps where they have the potential to become contaminated e Always use the dust caps and keep the connectors clean to prevent damage in storage and when in use Warning In no case should solvent based lubricants such as WD 40 be used as a lubricant on the connectors These products will damage the elastomers in the connectors resulting in loss of communication with the digital probe ONLY use the supplied silicon lubricant or RST approved equivalent If ever in doubt or any questions arise do not hesitate to contact RST Instruments for further information 11 2INCLINOMETER PROBE The digital inclinometer probe consists of high grade stainless steel components and is completely sealed After the survey is complete wipe all moisture off the probe and replace the protective caps over the connectors If required rinse the probe in clean water and dry If the probe is exceptionally dirty use a mild soap and fresh water to clean Never use solvents to clean the probe and connectors
19. the Properties button invokes the following screen E 7 4 T 12 41 Bluetooth Connection Information Device Address 00 01 95 08 1a e7 RST Inclo DRO806 Generic Serial Misc guid_UNKNOWN Figure 46 Inclinometer Reel Bluetooth Properties This option allows the user to change the name of Reel if desired This is simply an identification name that the software uses to distinguish between different devices The Bluetooth Connection Information is detailed information for use by RST and in most cases is not important for the user RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 59 16 IMPORTING AND EXPORTING FILES 16 1 SAVING AND IMPORTING INCLINOMETER DATA INTO SLOPE INDICATOR SOFTWARE The RST Digital Inclinometer Program has the ability to save data in the format which is able to be imported into Slope Indicator s Management software DMM for Windows This allows the user to compare data sets taken with the Digitilt System and RST s Digital Inclinometer Note Whenever comparing data between two different systems it is Extremely Important that the probe be placed at the same depth for both systems RST and SINCO instruments use a different reference at the collar of the borehole You must ensure that placement of the probe is within 5mm 0 25 or the data will be difficult to compare Please also refer to section 7 To ensure that the survey is being saved in the correct fo
20. the RST digital Inclinometer software From the Main Menu Screen Figure 9 touch the Connections menu and choose Bluetooth The following screen will appear 4 12 40 Inclinometer Connection List RST Inclo DRO806 Start Search Search For All Devices Filter Figure 45 Inclinometer Connection List The current inclinometer connection list that the software recognizes is displayed To search for any new devices press the Search button The window gives the option of searching for all Bluetooth devices or filtering for only certain types of devices Press the Filter button to specify which devices to search for i e filter by name Once a device is discovered this may take a few moments an F will appear to the left of the device if it is currently in the existing list indicating that it was found will appear if a new device is found If the user wishes to add a new inclinometer reel to the list search for this device first and then press the Save button once the device is discovered This saves the new reel in the list so that the software recognizes it the next time the Digital Inclinometer software is launched To specify which device the software connects to simply highlight which one you would like in the list and press Connect You can remove any devices from the list by pressing the Remove button RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 58 Pressing
21. 4 rst y RST INSTRUMENTS wo RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer System Instruction Manual Copyright 2014 RST Instruments Ltd All Rights Reserved RST Instruments Ltd 11545 Kingston St Maple Ridge B C Canada V2X 025 Tel 604 540 1100 Fax 604 540 1005 Email info rstinstruments com Website www rstinstruments com RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual i RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer System Although all efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information contained in this document RST Instruments reserves the right to change the information at any time and assumes no liability for its accuracy Product RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer System Instruction Manual Document number 00355 MEMS Digital Inclinometer System Instruction Manual docx Revision 5 Date March 11 2014 RST Instruments 4 ULTRA RUGGED FIELD 5 DOWNLOADING DATA TO DESKTOP 6 WHAT DOES THE DATA MEAN 8 BACKING UP THE ULTRA RUGGED FIELD INCLINOMETER DATA 9 RESTORING FILES ON THE ULTRA RUGGED FIELD RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual Table of Contents GENERAL DESCRIPTION sasisiescascsausuaacacuscaascausuavineuccdvsuaiiatusasudutuccsvsutnicsvsviusaee 2 DIGITAL PROBE 21 DUMMY PROBE vere ts 2 2 SIGN CONVENTION ccccceececceccecceceeceeceeceeaecaeceeceeaeeaececeeseeaececueseeaeenteneeneaes 2 3 TAKING
22. 647 4 99654 0 01457 0 00124 1 5 4 99182 5 02145 0 03603 0 02984 2 0 5 00846 4 98021 0 04696 0 03421 2 5 4 99441 5 01894 0 036 0 03129 3 0 5 0068 5 01754 0 01508 0 02913 3 5 4 99241 4 98564 0 03802 0 04182 4 0 5 00809 5 00215 0 04617 0 03191 4 5 4 99422 4 99412 0 0353 0 0347 5 0 5 00706 5 01247 0 01538 0 00897 5 5 4 99226 4 98542 0 03863 0 02974 6 0 5 00885 5 00214 0 04342 0 03487 6 5 0 0848 0 06547 4 94198 4 98447 7 0 0 05701 0 06214 5 00787 5 01914 7 5 0 07299 0 05237 4 93971 4 95647 Figure 33 Sample Data File As shown in Figure 30 the header information is display followed by the data In this example the total hole depth is 7 5 metres with readings taken at 0 5 metre intervals The units that the readings were taken in are displayed at the top of each column in this case millimetres Readings are taking in two directions as outlined in section 2 3 5 5 DATA AVERAGING The RST Inclinometer software automatically averages the real time inclinometer data streaming up from the probe every second As described in section 4 2 6 pressing the Options button in the Readings screen allows averaging to be enabled and adjusted While in the real time data display window the current status of data averaging can be viewed on the left hand side of the screen Figure 18 The bar indicates how stable the readings are If the bar is full averaging is being performed and the readings have not yet stabilized
23. Ensure that these remain small and consistent however checksums can vary due to different site conditions Large checksums can indicate errors in probe positioning or fouling of the probe Expect checksums to be slightly larger when the probe encounters an expansion coupling in the casing if applicable The RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer has the ability to perform data reduction in the field please refer to section 4 2 7 for information on viewing and validating the data Upon completion of the survey close the inclinometer program turn off the power to the reel and disconnect the probe Wipe off the probe and cable Replace end caps on the cable and probe Replace the protective cap on the casing Upon returning to the office clean the instrument and reel once more to remove any moisture from the instruments and the case Remove and recharge the batteries for the Reel and connect the power and USB communication cables to the Ultra Rugged Field PC Figure 7 Please refer to section 11 for proper care and maintenance of the system Transfer data to a desktop PC using Microsoft ActiveSync or Microsoft Mobile Device Center software section 5 RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 17 3 INCLINOMETER CABLE AND REEL The RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer System comes with a durable lightweight reel that is easy to handle Since only a pair of conductors is needed in the cable the weight and dimensions of the
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26. Reel Battery Charger 12V DC car adapter for Reel Battery Charger or Ultra Rugged Field PC 9 Spare Reel Battery 10 Silicone Lubricant for use on connectors 11 USB Cable for Ultra Rugged Field PC 12 AC Adapter 110 240V for Reel Battery Charger 13 AC Adapter 110 240V for Ultra Rugged Field PC 14 Cable Reel with Wireless Communication System and protective end cap 15 Reel Carrying Case 16 Micro fiber cleaning Cloth 17 Software Installation DVD RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 12 DIGITAL PROBE In general terms the new Digital Probe resembles that of the traditional analog probes sold by RST The RST Digital Inclinometer has the smallest package available for a given wheel spacing with the best ability to track deformed casings This means that the Digital Probe can handle greater bends in the casing without fouling The RST metric probe can negotiate a radius of 1 88m 74 in 70mm 2 75 OD inclinometer casing The RST Digital Inclinometer will thus continue to provide readings past the limit for other probes on the market see Figure 2 DIGITAL MEMS ae INCLINOMETER SYSTEM Inclinometer Competitor Inclinometer The RST Digital MEMS Inclinometer goes where other competing probes can t Interference at connector Minimum Negotiable Casing Radius 3 12 m 123 2 22 m 87 0 5 m wheelbase probes shown in 70 mm OD 2 75 casing Figure 2
27. Rugged Field PC user manual for further information RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 13 CONTACT US For sales information contact sales rstinstruments com For technical support contact rst_support rstinstruments com Head Office 11545 Kingston St Maple Ridge B C Canada V2X 025 Our office hours are 8 30am 5 00pm PST Monday Friday excluding holidays Telephone 604 540 1100 Facsimile 604 540 1005 Toll Free 1 800 665 5599 Website www rstinstruments com RST Instruments 53 RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 14 SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS Inclinometer Ultra Rugged Field PC FM 3611 10 to 50 C 20 122 F Cable stretch suspended 30m dry 4 0 16 inches borehole Cable Reel 222222073 Up to 100m cable reel diameter 300 mm 12 inches 101 to 225m cable reel diameter 380 mm 15 inches 225m cable reel diameter 460 mm 18 inches Reel weight with 75m 246 cable 5 kg 11 Ibs RST Instruments 54 RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 55 15 BLUETOOTH COMMUNICATION The Ultra Rugged Field PC uses Bluetooth technology to establish a wireless radio link between the readout unit and the inclinometer reel To verify the status of the Bluetooth connection touch the Bluetooth icon located on the opening screen of the Ultra Rugged Field PC desktop Please note that the Ultra Rugged Field PC is continually undergoi
28. are information will not display until a satisfactory connection has been made Pressing the Field PC tab brings up specific information about the Ultra Rugged Field PC serial as shown in the following screen YK d 12 22 Identification Serial 141049 Inclo Calibration Bluetooth Field PC Figure 17 Field PC Status Screen RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 28 4 2 6 READINGS Once you have set up the Site Name Borehole Name Filename and the Ultra Rugged Field PC has successfully connected to the Reel and Digital Probe see Status Screen you are ready to begin logging the borehole This menu is only accessible once the readout is connected to both the Reel and the Digital Probe From the Main Menu pressing the Readings button invokes the following screen 25 42 12 23 Figure 18 Readings Screen After a few seconds the real time reading should appear as in Figure 18 This screen shows the real time data in both the A and B axes The units are displayed underneath both sets of readings To the left of the readings is a dynamic bar which indicates the noise level i e the difference reported in microVolts between subsequent readings The user should wait until the noise level is at minimum before taking a reading This minimum can vary depending on the site conditions In particularly noisy environments i e heavy equipment is moving in the vici
29. asonably constant and of small magnitude large and inconsistent Checksums may indicate that a problem exists However the consistency of checksums from survey to survey is more important than the actual value of the checksums Checksum data should be monitored during the survey as a check on data integrity Note that high checksums can be expected if a settlement coupling has been encountered a checksum of the order of 0 0045m and 0 0035m or 0 0147ft and 0 0114ft would be reasonable at consecutive depths couplings 6 1 MEAN DEVIATION A A mean deviation in the A A plane A minus A 2 B B mean deviation in the B B plane B minus B 2 This represents the mean deviation at each depth 6 2 ABSOLUTE POSITION An absolute position value at a particular depth is the summation of mean deviations starting from the bottom up to that particular depth Absolute position is the profile of the access tube with respect to the vertical axis in a given plane Absolute position can also be calculated from the top down if required using Inclinalysis software 6 3 INCREMENTAL DISPLACEMENT This is the difference in values of mean deviation between the base file first set of readings taken and a compatible file usually the latest set of readings at each depth This plot can be generated using Inclinalysis software 6 4 CUMULATIVE DISPLACEMENT This is the result of comparing two sets of mean deviations usually the base fil
30. at a state of full charge whenever the probe is not in use To remove the battery from the Reel simply unscrew the nylon cap on the reel hub by turning counter clockwise Figure 6 Installation is the exact opposite of removal Please ensure that the battery contacts line up with the contacts contained within the hub for correct operation Remove the battery and place on the Mach 1 Speed Charger Mach 1 Speed Charger Operating Instructions Status LED s Together the three LED s on the front of the Mach 1 charger will indicate the status of the battery and the charger The descriptions and diagrams included in the following sections describe the various indicators and their meaning Standby Mode Without any battery installed the charger will flash the LED on the left marked MED indicating that the charger is standing by and waiting for a battery to be connected see Figure 33 STANDBY FLASHING OFF OFF MED Figure 36 Standby Mode Once a battery has been properly connected to the charger it will determine the status of the battery and begin the proper phase of the charging cycle There are 3 phases to the charge cycle The battery may be removed during any of the charging phases without harm to the battery or charger unit Phase Initial Charge All 3 LED s flashing in sequence from MED left to MAX right see Figure 34 If the battery is low this will be the first charge phase With high capacit
31. clinometer entry is not present in the list the program must be manually removed by deleting files in Windows directory and shortcut in Start Menu 9 2 RESTORING THE INCLINOMETER DATA FILES The inclinometer data files are backed up to the Field PC storage area of the Ultra Rugged Field PC on a regular basis each time the user returns to the Main Menu Screen of the Digital Inclinometer program In order to restore the files the user may navigate to the Field PC storage area using Windows Explorer This is most easily accomplished when the Ultra Rugged Field PC is ActiveSync ed to the desktop PC The following text explains this procedure Using Windows Explorer navigate to Mobile Device My Pocket PC Field PC File Store Digital Inclinometer The files will be stored in directories according to their Site Name If you need to restore all the files simply copy the entire folder named Digital Inclinometer to the current directory The current folder resides in Mobile Device My Pocket PC My Documents Else you can copy the folder to the ActiveSync folder you created on your desktop The files will automatically be sync ed to the Ultra Rugged Field PC Data file management between the Ultra Rugged Field PC a computer is handled by the supplied ActiveSync software see section 5 1 This allows the mirroring of information on both the PC and the Ultra Rugged Field PC It makes file sharing easy and efficient between the t
32. ction 4 2 6 are actually deviations from the vertical over the distance between the upper and lower wheels see Figure 4 calculated as D L x sine a Where L inclinometer probe length typically 0 5m for a metric probe or 2 ft for an imperial probe as defined in Section 0 a inclination angle of probe from vertical axis RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 14 N MAIN REFERENCE DIRECTON a DOWNSLOPE ANTICIPATED MOVEMENT DIRECTION oe Figure 3 Probe Orientation The RST Digital Inclinometer System uses the industry standard sign convention where tilt in the direction of the upper wheels results in a positive deviation and tilt in the direction of the lower wheels results in a negative deviation Figure 4 A1 POSITIVE DEVIATION VALUE A2 NEGATIV VIATION VALUE FACE Figure 4 Sign Convention in the A axis and deviation D measured by inclinometer probe RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 15 Figure 5 shows the sign convention for the A and B axis B B B A UPPER WHEEL gt UPPER BEHIND PROBE WHEEL a Figure 5 Probe Axes 2 3 TAKING READINGS 1 Upon arrival the site remove the protective caps from the casing the probe the control cable Attach the probe to the reel by aligning the keyways and th
33. e Options Filename Type User Selected Filename Filename Sequence Number File Save Format Digital Inclinometer cs Figure 13 Data Filename Screen Filename Type can be chosen by the drop down menu Options under this menu include User Selected Borehole Site and Site Borehole These options specify the name of the file to be written after the borehole is surveyed If User Selected is chosen enter the name in the dialog box under User Selected Filename The Filename Sequence Number defines the numeric label of the file name All subsequent files will be named in sequence For instance if you had a User Selected File named Test subsequent files will be named Test 2 Test 3 etc incremented by 1 Note The default filename for an inclinometer survey is the Borehole name If User Selected is chosen as the file format and the User Selected Filename dialog box Figure 13 is left blank the software will default to the Borehole name In most cases it is recommended that the data files be managed using the Borehole name as this will avoid confusion between multiple sets of data under a single Site RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 25 4 2 4 FILE SAVE FORMATS File Save Format enables the user to choose which format to save the inclinometer file in To change the file save format choose the appropriate option from the drop down list as shown in Figure 13 These a
34. e and the latest or comparison file The profile represents the actual movement or displacement which has occurred at all depths between the times that the two sets of readings were obtained Note The RST Digital Inclinometer Software has the ability to reduce the data in the field on the Ultra Rugged Field PC itself Please refer to section 4 2 7 Viewing the Data for additional information RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 43 7 SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY Regardless of the inclinometer system being used it is imperative that the probe wheels be placed at the same locations during the profiling of the borehole this is not necessarily the same depth marked on the inclinometer cable Always use a consistent top reference such as the aluminum cable grip which is provided with all RST Inclinometer systems The zero depth reference on the new RST Digital Inclinometer System is in reference to the midpoint of the probe between the wheel assemblies This is the industry standard The old RST analog system is referenced to the uppermost set of wheels Therefore this must be taken into account if the customer wishes to directly compare the two sets of readings It is very important that the data be within 4mm 0 25 Otherwise the data will not match and the comparison will not be valid Note Those customers wishing to compare surveys between RST s old analog system and the new digital syste
35. e keyboard or press OK at the top right of the screen RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 23 4 2 3 EDITING A BOREHOLE Pressing the Edit Borehole button on the main menu screen invokes the following screen 25 42 12 14 Default Site Default Borehole Depth Interval Units Reading Units Operator Borehole Depth Vertical g Figure 12 Edit Borehole Screen The site and borehole name appear at the top of the screen in this case they are default followed by depth interval units and reading units Set depth to the depth of the borehole of the lowest reading you wish to take match this to the cable marking Choose the interval and units based on whether you are using a metric or imperial probe In most cases this will be either 0 5 metres or 2 feet which is equal to both the length of the probe and the divisions marked on the inclinometer cable The Horizontal Borehole checkbox should be used only when connecting horizontal probe For all other probes the Horizontal Borehole checkbox should be cleared Pressing the Comment button invokes a screen where comments can be made about the site borehole information etc Comments are entered using the remote keyboard Pressing the Data Filename button brings up the following screen RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 24 25 42 12 15 Reading Data Fil
36. e the type of data that is reported in the table The options include Raw Data A Raw Data B Checksum Mean Absolute and Cumulative The top right pull down menu is used to choose which of the selected data files is currently being displayed Please note that the base data file will contain the prefix B so that it can be easily identified The bottom portion of the screen has three menus which allow the user to display the data in either decimal or scientific notation change the number of decimal places displayed and a graph button which takes you to the graph data screen At any time you may exit from this screen by pressing OK in the top right corner of the screen Pressing the Save As button invokes the following screen RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 34 Yo d 12 32 Save As Filename File extension not required BH2_1 File Type Units Standard RST csv m File Information Filename 2 1 6 Type Standard RST Units meters Figure 24 Save As Option This function allows the user to edit the filename file type and the measurement units For more on file formats please refer to section 4 2 4 RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 35 5 DOWNLOADING DATA TO A DESKTOP PC The software used to transfer data will depend on the version of Microsoft Windows installed desktop PC For Windows XP versions ActiveS
37. ears on the lower half of the screen and this includes site borehole depth interval reading units reading date and file type Filenames can be sorted by date type or name by selecting the appropriate option in the drop down box In order to display the data the appropriate files must be chosen from the list To select a file first highlight the file in the top dialog box and then press the Select button If the file has been selected 5 will appear to the left of that To choose a base file highlight the appropriate file and press the Base button A B will appear to the left of the file name confirming that this file is now the base file Note that the Base file and the Selected files can be changed at any time by highlighting the file and pressing the Base or Select buttons The software only allows the user to have a single Base File To unselect any file simply highlight that particular file and press either select or base a second time and the B or S to the left of the file will subsequently disappear The base file represents the original survey of the inclinometer hole from which all other measurements are compared Typically a base file is chosen and kept the same throughout the life of the inclinometer hole in order to quantify any lateral displacements which occur Once the appropriate files are chosen the user can choose to display the data in tabular format by pressing the View Files button or in graphical
38. eck the threaded electrical connection between the probe and the reel e Ensure that the connector is clean e Check the connector for damage Cannot connect a desktop to the Ultra Rugged Field PC e Check physical connections between the PC and Ultra Rugged Field PC e Microsoft ActiveSync only allows full synchronization between two different PC s and a single Ultra Rugged Field PC Ensure you are not trying to make more than two of these types of connections However manual data transfer can be accomplished on any PC running the ActiveSync Software Simply choose not to sync to the Ultra Rugged Field PC when prompted to do so please refer to the Ultra Rugged Field PC reference manual CD ROM for further information or section 5 1 Readings fluctuate and or are noisy e Ensure probe placement is within 4 mm 0 25 at each depth e Increase the averaging of the readings section 4 2 6 Do not perform inclinometer surveys when heavy equipment is moving around the borehole Choose quiet times Reset or turn off the Ultra Rugged Field PC e Hold down the power button for about 10 seconds A menu appears e Tap Reset or Power Off then tap OK or Cancel if you are powering off Manually reset the Ultra Rugged Field PC order to completely re boot the Ultra Rugged Field PC hold down the power button for 10 seconds or until the screen goes dark The Ultra Rugged Field PC resets after a few seconds Refer to the Ultra
39. erefore important to exercise good data management Once the data is synchronized to the PC move the inclinometer files to a safe location i e a network server or hard drive For further instructions regarding synchronizing data between a PC and the Ultra Rugged Field PC please refer to the supplied documentation and software which comes with the Ultra Rugged Field PC CD ROM RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 40 5 3 FILE MANAGEMENT Once the Ultra Rugged Field PC has been synchronized to a desktop computer section 5 1 file management simply takes place using Windows Explorer Files can be copied and or deleted easily using drag and drop features Using Windows Explorer is the easiest and most effective way of managing the Inclinometer Data on the Ultra Rugged Field PC File structure is straight forward and has the following format 3 DigitalInclinometer gt ofa Parking Lot Figure 32 File Structure Where RST Site Name user defined e Parking Lot Borehole Data user defined For additional information on the naming of sites and boreholes please refer to section 4 2 2 Note As with any modern digital peripheral device data management is very important In order to keep the system un cluttered it is extremely important to delete site and or borehole data files off the Ultra Rugged Field PC once the data is saved in a safe location on your PC and when the da
40. essing the power button Figure 8 S JUNIPER gt Figure 8 Overview of Ultra Rugged Field Front Image Back Image 1 Elastomer overmold 9 Microphone 17 Speaker 2 Touchscreen 10 Keypad buttons 18 Battery Door 3 Buttons Control 11 LED Indicator 19 Hand Strap 4 Hold to Zoom 12 Power button 20 Stylus 5 Pictures and Videos 13 Enter button 21 Stylus Tether 6 Tab button 14 Backspace 7 Home Screen 15 Context Menu Button 8 Shift Function 16 Right Soft Key RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 20 Bottom Image 22 USB client micro USB 23 Microphone Headphones jack 24 12V DC jack 25 USB host full size USB 26 9 pin serial port Note DC charging is done through the 12V DC jack barrel connector bottom left of the unit Once the power is turned on use the stylus to navigate through the operating environment If you are unfamiliar with the Microsoft Mobile Windows operating environment please refer to the Getting Started Guide which is supplied on CD ROM with the Ultra Rugged Field PC From the Start menu choose Digital Inclinometer to launch the Digital Inclinometer Software A screen similar to the following will appear 25 42 12 09 Borehole List Default Borehole Edit Borehole Create Borehole Default Site Default Site Default Borehole 10 0 0 5 meters 0 5 meters meters Bluetooth connection terminated Click to
41. etting low In situations where AC power is not available use the DC adapter 7 Figure 1 to charge the Ultra Rugged Field PC in the field RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 50 11 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 11 1 PROBE amp REEL CONNECTORS Proper care and maintenance of the digital probe and reel connectors will ensure trouble free operation of the Digital Inclinometer System The following guidelines should be strictly adhered to Failure to adhere to these guidelines can result in premature connector wear and ultimately connector failure e Ensure the keyway is aligned before threading the connector together e Never over tighten the bulkhead connectors when mounting Snug hand tight is more than sufficient e Only twist the brass coupling on the connector do not twist the signal cable itself e Avoid sharp bends at the cable entry to the connector e Clean the plugs and receptacles with a mild soap and fresh water on a regular basis Do not allow the connectors to get excessively dirty Rinse out with alcohol allowing the connector to air dry Replace dust caps once the connector is dry e Onaregular basis lubricate the mating surfaces with the supplied silicone spray The supplied product is 3M Silicone Spray part 6204678 4930 3 DO NOT GREASE and avoid the use of any solvent based lubricants e Amount of silicone spray used should be based on the frequency of use of the probe One light
42. f the sound upon acceptance of a reading User specified sound files wav can be placed in the following directory My Device My Documents Digital Inclinometer SoundFiles This allows the user the option to have a custom sound played each time a reading is taken The default sound is a simple beep The Noise Bar can be turned on and off and the drop down menu provides a choice for the limit of the range of the Noise Bar The numbers represent microVolt reading from the inclinometer probe The last pull down menu allows the option to display the standard deviation of the incoming data This range can also be adjusted depending on how noisy the readings are in the field Measurements should be taken at the point of least noise whenever possible to obtain the most accurate readings RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 31 4 2 7 View DATA By pressing the View Data button from the main menu the following screen appears 25 42 12 29 BH2_5 csv BH2_4 csv BH2_3 csv BH2_2 csv BH2_1 csv spiral csv Date Descending File Information Site 01 Borehole BH_2 Depth Interval 26 5 0 5 0 5 meters Reading Units meters Reading Date 19 Sep 07 09 52 File Type Standard RST Figure 21 View Data Screen All borehole data files associated with the particular borehole that has been selected from the Main Menu will appear in the top dialog box The detailed file information app
43. ged Field PC CD ROM 5 2 SETTING UP MOBILE DEVICE CENTER ON WINDOWS VISTA WINDOWS 7AND WINDOwS 8 Before connecting to Ultra Rugged Field PC it should be verified that desktop PC or laptop contains current version of Microsoft Mobile Device Center Communication between the two devices is achieved through an USB connection Note Microsoft s Mobile Device Center software be freely downloaded from Microsoft s website Choose 32 bit or 64 bit version depending on Windows Vista Windows 7 or Windows 8 operating system After Mobile Device Center is installed connect the Ultra Rugged Field PC to desktop or laptop computer using USB cable provided with the Digital Inclinometer System Microsoft Windows should detect new connection and display following dialog box Windows Mobile Device Center le Mobile Get Outlook contacts calendar e mail and other information on your device Figure 29 Mobile device Center Screen In order to synchronize the data in real time between the Ultra Rugged Field PC and the desktop you must click on Set up your device If you do not wish to synchronize data and simply use Windows Explorer to copy files to and from the Ultra Rugged Field PC click Connect without setting up your device Data files can be copied from Ultra Rugged Field PC using File Management as shown on Figure 31 RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Ins
44. h the Field PC storage location however optional Flash Storage Cards are additional and are available through RST 4 Choose from the several options whether you would like to Restore Backup or Synchronize the files Check boxes allow the options of overwriting files if desired Press the desired button to initiate the function Press Close to exit this screen Note Proper data management is very important The Ultra Rugged Field PC in conjunction with its onboard and optional non volatile memory storage areas and its ability to synchronize with a desktop PC allows several options for backing up the data At the same time with all these options data files can be confused with each other if not managed properly After taking readings in the field it is always a good idea to back the files up in a safe location i e network server etc back at the office using the ActiveSync software Additional copies of this information will always be stored in the Field PC memory area should the main memory of the Ultra Rugged Field PC become erased Be sure to clear the Field PC memory of unneeded files on a regular basis to keep the files easily manageable Important Because the Ultra Rugged Field PC uses some power to maintain files in RAM and the clock you need to recharge the battery regularly Keep the Ultra Rugged Field PC connected on AC or DC power while you are at your desk The best policy is to keep the Ultra Rugged Field PC
45. in the Edit Borehole screen are correct press OK else press Cancel and you will be returned to the Main Menu The new borehole information will be displayed in the bottom half of the Main Menu screen Verify that these settings are correct 4 2 5 STATUS SCREEN Navigate to the Status Screen by pressing the Status button on the main menu The following screen will appear 4 lt 12 20 REEL 8 04 Volts DRO8060000 RST Digital Inclinometer Reel 2 200 00 01 47 Connected PROBE 0 05560000 Model Label RST Digital Inclinometer Probe Firmware 2 110 Run Time 00 01 46 Status Connected Inclo Calibration Bluetooth Field PC Figure 14 Status Screen RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 26 If the Ultra Rugged Field PC is connected to the Reel and the Probe information will appear in the appropriate areas If there is no connection the information fields will be blank and the status will read not connected Vital information for both the Reel and the Probe is displayed which includes Battery Voltage Serial Number Model Label Firmware Version Run Time and Status Choosing the Calibration tab invokes the following screen 4 d 12 21 Information Calibration Date 2014 3 7 Cal Version 6 Probe Length 0 50 Probe Units meters Sensor Type MEMS 30 Deg Probe Type Digital Inclinometer Calibration Calibration Latitude 49 27 Destination Latit
46. little at 70 mm RST Instruments 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 16 At each location allow the readings to stabilize Reading stability can be gauged by both the noise bar and the standard deviation which are displayed on the Readings Screen sections 4 2 6 Once the readings have stabilized press the Accept button and move the probe to the next interval as prompted by the software Continue logging the borehole until the top is reached the software will then prompt you to turn the probe 180 degrees and repeat the survey this time with the lower probe wheels in the A groove Warning When the probe has reached the top of the casing avoid allowing the wheel assemblies to snap out of the casing As the wheels reach the top grasp them with your hand and release the wheel assembly slowly until it reaches its stops Failure to do so will damage the stops and subject the MEMS accelerometers to sudden shock which can damage them and affect the calibration of the probe Prior to lowering the probe for the second pass remove the cable grip to avoid accidentally catching the marks on the cable grip which would otherwise impact load the marks cable and probe Once the probe is at the bottom of the hole replace the cable grip and position the probe for the deepest reading During the second pass checksum data will be displayed underneath each reading
47. m must ensure that the readings are taken at the same depths between the two systems with the proper depth reference If you are changing over to the new Digital Inclinometer System as with any new system it is good practice to survey the borehole with both systems When it is determined that the data from the new Digital System is satisfactory the user can stop using the older system and continue from that point forward Note Some competitor s inclinometers have different cable gripping locating systems resulting in different depth locations Therefore you must be aware of these differences when trying to directly compare data between the two different systems RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 44 8 BACKING UP THE ULTRA RUGGED FIELD PC INCLINOMETER DATA Data file management between the Ultra Rugged Field PC and a computer is handled by the mobile device communication software On Windows XP based computers ActiveSync software is used see section 5 1 Windows Vista Windows 7 and Windows 8 requires Mobile Device Center section 5 2 Data files can be shared or mirrored on both the PC and the Ultra Rugged Field PC However the normal synchronization process does not back up the data An easy way to backup the data is to always copy synchronized information to a safe location on your desktop PC or network server The RST Digital Inclinometer software automatically backs up the most curren
48. ng updates and the Bluetooth configuration screens may vary slightly from those shown 25 45 12 36 7 2 System Info Settings File Explorer Unassigned Figure 42 Field PC Wireless Icon RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 56 Clicking on the Field PC Wireless icon opens the following screen Wireless Manage 42 42 12 39 Bluetooth 2 Visible Bluetooth Icon Figure 43 Field PC Wireless Main Menu Press the Bluetooth icon to turn on the Bluetooth Radio Clicking on the Bluetooth Settings under Menu opens the following screen Wireless Manage 12 39 All Visible Figure 44 Bluetooth Options The user has the option of turning the Bluetooth radio on and off and can use the Devices tab to view the current Bluetooth devices within the vicinity of the Ultra Rugged Field PC In general the user is not required to edit any of these settings because the RST Digital Inclinometer software will automatically search and connect to the reel and probe supplied with the system RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 57 15 1 CHANGING THE REEL Should the situation arise where the reel needs to be changed the inclinometer software and the Bluetooth radio need to be reconfigured to recognize the new reel To change which device the inclinometer software connects to launch
49. nity the amount of averaging can be adjusted to help reduce the noise for more info please refer to the Averaging Data section in this manual section 5 4 and Figure 19 The number displayed under the noise bar reports the microVolt change between successive readings It should simply be used as a reference as to how noisy the readings are this number does not correlate directly to the measurement units it simply indicates the microVolt change between each subsequent measurement 1 measurement per 0 4 second The current depth of the instrument in this example is set to 10 0 metres Pressing the Accept button will store the reading and the depth will move to whatever the next interval is set at i e 9 5m The arrow keys allow the user to scroll up and down the readings which permits re taking readings if necessary Note Be careful not to miss any data intervals when using the scroll feature as this can offset the data At any time the user is able to view the data by pressing the View Data button to confirm that they have the probe in the correct location and the readings at that depth have been taken correctly RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 29 The small black dot on the right hand side of the screen appears whenever data is being sent from the probe Once the top of the hole has been reached the software will prompt the user to turn the probe 180 and lower it back to the bottom of the
50. nometer Probe houses two MEMS accelerometers which measure tilt in two axes Proper installation of the inclinometer casing attempts to align one set of grooves in line with the axis of expected movement This is called the A axis The perpendicular set of grooves is the B axis When an inclinometer casing is surveyed for the first time i e baseline readings it is necessary to select a fixed direction reference for the probe so that each time a survey is repeated the probe will always have the same orientation in the casing For example in an area suspected of landslide activity the first set of readings would be taken by placing the upper wheels of the probe in the casing groove closest aligned to the downslope direction Figure 3 illustrates an inclinometer casing installed with a groove orientation in the general downslope direction In practice it is often difficult to achieve exact orientation of grooves relative to some predetermined direction The groove closest to the anticipated movement direction is usually chosen as the main reference direction It is recommended that this direction A be marked on the casing itself to ensure surveys are performed in the same manner each time The azimuth of this groove direction can be measured in a clockwise direction from the main reference direction All subsequent measured inclinometer movements would be referred to this direction Readings taken from the inclinometer probe see Se
51. or banging the cable end Always keep the connectors and threads clean by rinsing them with water Exercise care when connecting and removing the cable from the probe Make sure to only turn the connector ring not the entire cable 3 1 CHANGING THE BATTERY The reel uses a 7 4V lithium ion camcorder battery The system comes with two batteries charger Adapters are supplied to allow the charger to function a vehicle 12V DC or 110 240V AC power see Figure 1 To remove the battery simply unscrew the cap off the reel hub by turning it counter clockwise Figure 6 Upon replacement of the battery ensure to align the battery contacts with the contacts in the Reel hub to allow proper operation For more information on charging and care of the batteries please see section 10 2 Figure 6 Battery Removal Installation RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 18 3 2 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION Turn on the power to the reel by pressing the button located under the battery housing on the Reel Hub Figure 6 A solid light indicates the reel has been powered on After turning on the power to the reel it automatically searches for a connection to the Ultra Rugged Field PC Once the Ultra Rugged Field PC is powered up and the RST Digital Inclinometer software is launched it will automatically try and link to the reel The light indicator will flash rapidly when the reel is communicating with the probe D
52. oth 58 RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 10 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer System represents a breakthrough in inclinometer system technology providing unprecedented accuracy efficiency and ease of use The system is comprised of a Digital Inclinometer Probe Cable system Reel with battery power and an Ultra Rugged Field PC running Mobile Microsoft Windows that functions as a readout analysis and data storage device Wireless communication between the inclinometer control reel and the Ultra Rugged Field PC ensures ease of use and reliability by removing two weaknesses inherent in conventional analog inclinometer systems By removing the physical connection between the inclinometer control cable and the readout instrument there is no concern with fragile connectors cable related failure and related reliability problems The Achilles heel of any inclinometer control cable reel is the slip ring required to maintain electrical contact as the reel revolves As the RST system is wireless from the control cable to the readout a slip ring is not required and there are no associated electrical continuity problems The RST digital inclinometer probe incorporates cutting edge MEMS Micro Electro Mechanical Systems technology providing high precision and durability A highly accurate survey of the inclinometer casing is used to establish the initial posi
53. re outlined below 1 Digital Inclinometer csv format Files are saved in a format which includes the probe serial number in the header file Standard RST csv format This is the default file setting and is compatible with RST Inclinalysis software Files are saved as csv comma separated value This data format also has the ability to be imported into most popular spreadsheet software Files of this type can also be imported into GTilt section 16 3 RPP Format rpp This type of file can be imported into Inclinalysis and is also compatible with Slope Indicator s software including DMM for Windows and DigiPro Plus software also has the ability to import rpp file formats If directly comparing data between two inclinometer systems please ensure that the depth placement of the probe is identical between the surveys with the two different systems section 7 For further reference on importing rpp files into Slope Indicator s software please see section 16 1 Standard RST dty File format designed to be imported directly into GTilt and Plus software Please note however that the other file types listed above can also be imported into GTilt Once the correct data file options have been chosen exit the Reading Data File Options screen by pressing OK If you want to exit without saving the changes press Cancel You will be returned to the Edit Borehole screen If all the parameters
54. re taken once 0 4 second therefore increasing the amount of averaging means that you increase the wait time between taking readings i e if an averaging value of 5 is chosen you must wait at least 2 seconds after moving the probe before taking a reading The number of decimals shown can be changed in the Display Digits dialog box Pressing the Comment button permits the user to make any comments about the data set and the Data Filename allows the user to change the name of the data file the information is written RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 30 to upon completion of logging the borehole for additional information please see section 4 2 3 When the incline capable probe is connected the Probe Mode settings allow switching between vertical mode and incline mode The Probe Mode settings do not appear for single mode probes Pressing the Advanced button brings up the following screen 25 42 12 24 Advanced Options Take single set of readings Sound File To Play Accept Reading Noise Bar Range uV 500 Noise Bar STD range 4080 L Show STD Figure 20 Advanced Options Menu The first check box allows the user to specify whether or not to take a single set of readings during a borehole survey The inclinometer readout will save the data after a single pass of the borehole A sound option allows the user to turn on of
55. reading the connector onto the probe Take care to only turn the threaded ring not the cable itself Do not over tighten the connector make it hand tight Handle the inclinometer probe very carefully as the accelerometers are very susceptible to shock Once connected turn on the power to the reel This energizes the MEMS accelerometers and makes them less susceptible to shock Insert the probe into the borehole aligning the upper wheel in the direction of the A axis see section 2 2 Lower the probe to the desired depth slowly and as smoothly as possible Be extremely careful not to bounce the probe off the bottom of the hole Once the desired location has been reached i e base of the borehole place the cable grip on the top of the casing and hang the cable by the aluminum crimps The objective is placement repeatability within 5mm 0 25 inch This is extremely important to ensure accurate and repeatable results Always pull the probe upwards to the desired location If you accidentally pull the probe too far lower the probe back down to the previous depth and then pull it back to the intended depth This procedure ensures that the readings will remain consistent Warning Do not drop the cable marks onto the cable grip The cable has very little stretch especially near the top of hole and the impact on the cable marks may hammer them out of position or break the cable This effect has been demonstrated for drops as
56. rged otherwise it loses any peripheral programs which are installed on it This includes the RST Digital Inclinometer Program Please refer to section 10 1 for more information on the Ultra Rugged Field PC Battery Even if the Ultra Rugged Field PC is turned off it still consumes power Therefore if left on the shelf and unused it will eventually deplete its batteries The Ultra Rugged Field PC should be charged on a regular basis Whenever not in use the Ultra Rugged Field PC should be on charge using one of the supplied chargers to maintain a full charge on its battery RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 52 12 TROUBLESHOOTING Cannot connect to reel e Check the status of the Bluetooth Manager see section 15 If the icon is not present on the desktop launch the Bluetooth Manager software under the Start menu e Make sure that the Bluetooth radio is turned on Figure 41 the Digital Inclinometer software and cycle the power on the reel Re start the software and allow it to automatically make the connection to the probe If this fails repeat the procedure this time giving the Ultra Rugged Field PC a soft reboot by pressing the power button for about 10 seconds until the screen goes dark e Follow the instructions outlined in section 15 1 Changing the Reel This section outlines how to search for Bluetooth devices and establish a new connection Cannot connect to the Probe e Ch
57. rmat select RPP Format from the data filename options screen see Figure 13 This Data Filename Options screen is found by navigating through Edit Borehole gt Data Filename For further information regarding editing a borehole please refer to section 4 2 3 Once the survey of the borehole is complete return to the office and connect the Ultra Rugged Field PC to your desktop computer using Microsoft ActiveSync Using Windows Explorer copy the data to a safe location Importing a rpp file into DMM for Windows 1 Launch the DMM for Windows application 2 Either create a new project database or open an existing database in which you would like to place the inclinometer data Under the File menu select mport and then choose mport RPP File Navigate to the location in which you saved the rpp file created by the RST Digital Inclinometer Program Click Open DMM for Windows will then bring the rpp into the database The database can now be saved as a mdb Microsoft Access file The new mdb file can also be accessed by Slope Indicators DigiPro software For additional information on DMM for Windows and DigiPro software please consult the appropriate documentation provided with Slope Indicator s software 16 2 USING SLOPE INDICATOR DATA WITH INCLINALYSIS Slope Indicator files in rpp format can be directly imported into RST Inclinalysis Software Please refer to the Inclinalysis Manual for further information included
58. s to be made aware of this new instrument and thus the Bluetooth Connections must be changed For further information please refer to section 15 1 4 2 2 CREATING A SITE AND BOREHOLE To create a new borehole and site click on the Create Borehole button on the Main Menu and the following screen will appear B e T 12 11 Site List Default Site Create Rename Delete Borehole List Default Borehole Create Rename Move Delete Figure 10 Creating a Site and Borehole First create a new site by pressing the Create button under the Site List heading This brings up the following screen RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 22 25 42 12 13 Borehole Name 1 Select site where borehole will be created Default Site M New Site Default setting imported from borehole Figure 11 Create Site Please note that the remote keyboard automatically pops up when this screen is selected Touching the keyboard icon in the bottom of the screen can hide the keyboard Press New Site and enter the new site name and borehole name in the appropriate dialog boxes Once the new site and borehole is entered press OK Both site name and borehole names can be edited deleted re named and moved by pressing the appropriate options on this screen To return to the main menu press the Close button at the bottom of the screen after hiding the remot
59. t data files upon returning to the main menu screen Therefore anytime the user returns to the main menu screen the data will be automatically backed up to the non volatile Field PC memory location The Field PC storage folder is accessible through Windows Explorer when the Ultra Rugged Field PC is connected to a peripheral computer 8 1 MANUAL BACKUPS The RST Digital Inclinometer Software has provision for making manual backups of the data in addition to automatic backups 1 From the main menu of the Digital Inclinometer Software under the File menu select Backup 12 34 Borehole List Edit Slope stabili Borehole Create Borehole Roadway project Roadway project Slope stability 10 0 0 5 meters 0 5 meters meters 28 a Connections Help Figure 34 File Backup 2 Once selected the following screen will appear RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 45 E 2 d 12 35 Restore data files v If a file exists then replace Backup data files to FieldPC If a file exists then replace Sine Remove backup files from the Field PC file store that are not in main memory Auto Backup Enable Figure 35 File Backup Options 3 Using the drop down box at the top of the screen select the location in which you would like to restore the files from All Ultra Rugged Field PC s come wit
60. ta is no longer required to reside on the Ultra Rugged Field PC Deleting files is simple with Microsoft ActiveSync because it creates an active connection Any files which are deleted from the synchronized folder on the PC will be deleted on the Ultra Rugged Field PC The Digital Inclinometer Software does not provide a means to delete the data files within the Ultra Rugged Field PC Data file management should be performed solely through the desktop PC Once you have copied the data to a safe location delete the necessary files folders within the synchronized folder and the corresponding files will be deleted on the Ultra Rugged Field PC 5 4 PROCESSING THE DATA The RST Digital Inclinometer system currently stores borehole survey data in a variety of formats including csv format Once the data has been downloaded synchronized to a desktop PC or laptop see section 5 it can be opened directly with RST Inclinalysis Software or Microsoft Excel If opened in MS Excel the data will have a format similar to the one outlined below RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 41 INCLINOMETER DATA SITE CODE RST Test BOREHOLE CODE Test Hole 1 FACES LOGGED ABCD TIME DATE TAKEN 12 12 ON 03 09 03 DEPTH OF TUBE 15 0 READING INTERVAL 1 0 OPERATING UNITS meters DEPTH FACEA t FACEA FACE FACE B meters mm mm mm mm 0 5 4 99404 5 01203 0 03442 0 02147 1 0 5 00
61. tery is fully charged It is recommended to remove the battery at this time Charge Complete ON ON MED HI MAX Figure 40 MAX Charge Error Condition Charge Terminated e If the battery is removed before a complete charge has been reached the charger will continue indicating the last complete charging phase for up to 1 minute After that time an Error indication will appear on the LED s shown by the MED and MAX LED s coming on together while the H LED is off see Figure 38 Error Condition ON OFF e Figure 41 Error in Charging The Error Condition will also be indicated if the charger senses and problem with the battery being charged To reset the error condition unplug the charger from the power adapter for a few seconds and then reconnect it If the Error occurs again there may be a defect in the battery that will prevent safely charging RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 49 Charging Time The 7 4V 2200mAh Lithium lon batteries supplied with the inclinometer system will take approximately 80 minutes to fully charge if they are depleted Note RST strongly recommends that all batteries should be taken out into the field fully charged at the beginning of each day Be aware that cold temperatures can also have an effect on the performance of the batteries Expect a somewhat shorter operation in extremely cold temperatures Under ad
62. tion of the casing Any subsequent deviations in the casing from this initial value i e baseline reading represent changes occurring in the subsurface The RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer System can accurately measure the rate depth and magnitude of these deviations The information included in this manual outlines the use and care of the RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer System It provides examples of how to take readings and interpret the data For more information on the installation of inclinometer casing and other related issues please contact RST Instruments Ltd Note Proper care and maintenance of the MEMS Digital Inclinometer System will greatly extent the life of the instrument and accuracy of the readings Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly If any questions arise do not hesitate to contact RST Instruments Ltd Contact information is given in section 13 Proper maintenance of the probe after each use is outlined in section 11 Functions e Measure lateral movement of earthworks or structures e Landslides e Embankment fills e Stability adjacent to excavations or underground workings e Deflection of piles piers abutments or retaining walls RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 11 Figure 1 System Overview Soft Shell Case Digital Inclinometer Probe w protective end cap Field PC stylus 70mm 2 75 OD Cable Grip 85mm 3 34 OD Cable Grip Ultra Rugged Field PC
63. truction Manual 39 2 Set Up Windows Mobile Partnership What kinds of items do you want to sync The types of content you select will be kept up to date on both your device and the E mail 7 Tasks Outlook has beer stall Notes 7 Outlook has not been installed Mobile Favorites Syne your favorite Web lini ae Cee Figure 30 Synchronization Settings on Windows Vista Windows 7 and 8 If synchronizing files decide what type of information you would like synchronized with the desktop computer If you are only using the Ultra Rugged Field PC for the purposes of transferring Digital Inclinometer information uncheck all the options and place a check mark next to the Files see above Windows Mobile Device Center Home Quick connect Mobile Figure 31 Accessing Files on Windows Vista Windows 7 and 8 Important It is extremely important that the user realizes that the synchronized folder created on the desktop is an active link to the Ultra Rugged Field PC Any changes you make in that folder will be reflected on the Ultra Rugged Field PC For example if you delete a file in the folder the same file will be deleted on the Ultra Rugged Field PC If the Ultra Rugged Field PC happens to be disconnected at the time as soon as it is re connected it will automatically see the missing file in the folder and the file will be deleted during the connection It is th
64. ude 49 27 Destination Height 0 0 meters Correction Factor 1 000000 Inclo Calibration Bluetooth Field PC Figure 15 Calibration Screen The Calibration Screen provides information about the calibration date calibration version probe length and probe units metric or imperial Corrections can also be made to individual inclinometer probes to account for latitude and elevation changes Note RST highly recommends that the inclinometer probe be calibrated on an annual basis The probe should also be recalibrated if it has been exposed to any type of shock or shows high checksum values for no apparent reason RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 27 Clicking on the Bluetooth tab brings up the following screen 4 d 12 21 Connection Device RST Inclo 080806 Address 00 01 95 08 1 7 Status Connected Inclo Calibration Bluetooth Field PC Figure 16 Bluetooth Status Screen The Bluetooth Status screen indicates which device is connected and the status of the connection Please note that the range of the Bluetooth radio is approximately 10 metres and this distance may vary depending on objects and line of site The above two screens are used primarily to confirm that the Ultra Rugged Field PC has established wireless communication with the Reel and Digital Probe and to display the hardware information If communication has not been established the hardw
65. uring Ultra Rugged Field PC wireless communication the reel indicator light will blink with 1 second intervals The status of the connection is also displayed on the status screen or on the bottom of the main menu screen see section 4 2 5 Note The reel incorporates power saving feature After 5 minutes of inactivity and lack of Ultra Rugged Field PC wireless communication the reel will power down automatically to save battery charge 4 ULTRA RUGGED FIELD PC The RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer System comes with an Ultra Rugged Field PC running Microsoft Mobile Windows which is the heart of the system This hand held device functions as a readout and data storage device Data reduction can be performed at the borehole as soon as the survey is complete The program has the ability to create plots of the data instantly This is important if on site personnel require immediate results to verify that data is accurate No time is wasted by having to take the readout back to the office to download and process the data 4 1 OVERVIEW The Ultra Rugged Field PC is well suited for use in the often demanding field conditions Figure 7 Ultra Rugged Field PC RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 19 4 2 USING THE ULTRA RUGGED FIELD PC Once the inclinometer probe is connected to the reel and the probe is ready to be placed in the borehole turn on the power to the Ultra Rugged Field PC by pr
66. verse conditions it is recommended that extra batteries be taken to the field wnere one can be charging in between readings of several boreholes The reel batteries are a standard camcorder battery and are readily available Note The batteries will self discharge when not in use whether they are installed in the inclinometer reel or not Batteries can be kept fresh if recharged on a regular basis 10 3 BATTERY LIFE A single Reel battery has the ability to last for up to 1 week on standby mode i e no connection to the Ultra Rugged Field PC However it is a good practice to turn off the Reel power whenever the survey is complete as leaving the power on will eventually drain the battery At room temperature while taking readings battery life is approximately 16 hours In extreme environmental conditions extreme cold or hot temperatures fully expect useable battery life to decrease Therefore it is always a good practice to take 2 or more fully charged batteries out in the field before performing inclinometer survey work If you forget to charge the batteries the supplied 12V DC chargers are there to provide a means of charging the batteries in the field The Ultra Rugged Field PC should also be charged on a regular basis Whenever not in use the Ultra Rugged Field PC should be on charge using one of the supplied chargers to maintain a full charge on its battery The Ultra Rugged Field PC will warn the user when its battery is g
67. wo platforms However the normal synchronization process does not back up the data it only reflects the current programs found on the Ultra Rugged Field PC An easy way to backup the data is to always copy synchronized information to a safe location on your desktop PC or network server RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 47 10 CHARGING THE BATTERIES The RST Digital Inclinometer System includes two 7 2V camcorder batteries for the reel Figure 1 Chargers for both the reel batteries and the Ultra Rugged Field PC battery accommodate 110V 240V AC and 12V DC for use in motor vehicles Figure 1 10 1 ULTRA RUGGED FIELD PC BATTERY It is recommended that whenever the Ultra Rugged Field PC is not being used in the field it should be on charge This ensures that the Ultra Rugged Field PC is always ready to be used in the field A flashing red light on the front of the Ultra Rugged Field PC confirms that the battery is being charged A solid red light indicates that the batteries are at full charge Battery status can be checked within Windows Mobile 1 Under the Start menu choose Settings 2 Touch the System tab at the bottom of the screen 3 Touch the icon labelled Power The Power screen indicates the status of the main battery and the current power settings The backlight and auto turn off can be adjusted to conserve power 10 2 REEL BATTERIES It is also highly recommended that the Reel batteries be kept
68. y batteries this phase can sometimes be the longest of the 3 phases Similarly with some low capacity batteries and batteries reaching the end of their life this phase can be very short RST Instruments RST MEMS Digital Inclinometer Instruction Manual 48 LED s Sequential Sequential Sequential Phase Flashing Flashing Flashing MED HI MAX Figure 37 Initial Charge Note When the battery is first connected the LED s may instantly indicate MED or charge depending on the charge status of the battery The process will continue normally from that point forward Note is normal for the charger AC adapter or the battery to become warm during charging Phase II MED Charge The MED LED is on continuously and the other LED s are flashing in sequence see Figure 35 At this point the battery is typically about 50 charged Some very small capacity batteries 650mAh and worn out batteries can be as low as 10 charged LED s Sequential Sequential Phase ON Flashing Flashing MED HI MAX Figure 38 MED Charge Phase III HI Charge The MED HI LED s are and the LED is flashing see Figure 36 At this point the battery is typically about 70 charged LED s Sequential Sequential Phase Il ON Flashing Flashing MED HI MAX Figure 39 HI Charge Charge Complete MAX Charge All three LED s are on at the same time see Figure 37 Charging has completed and the bat
69. ync is required Windows Vista has a build in Mobile Device Center It is highly recommended to download and install the newest updates from Microsoft website 5 1 INSTALLING MICROSOFT ACTIVESYNC WINDOWS In order to communicate between the Ultra Rugged Field PC and a desktop PC or laptop Microsoft s ActiveSync software is required and is included with the Digital Inclinometer System Communication between the two devices is achieved through an USB connection Note Microsoft s ActiveSync software be freely downloaded from Microsoft s website Important Don t connect the USB cable before installing ActiveSync software Doing so will result in installation of generic Windows USB drivers which will not work with Ultra Rugged Field PC To install Microsoft ActiveSync 1 Insert the Ultra Rugged Field PC Companion CD into the CD ROM drive On most systems Windows will automatically launch the setup program Minimum system requirements are outlined in the jacket of the CD ROM Once the CD is up and running a graphical window will open Press the play icon on this window Click the link marked Start Here Click Install ActiveSync Note When prompted to download the file select Run this program from its current location Installing Microsoft Outlook is not necessary for the Digital Inclinometer System to function If you wish to use the Ultra Rugged Field PC for e mail install Outlook

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