QUICK START GUIDE - Geokon, Incorporated
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1. accessed by tapping the arrow The parameters required for this screen are Starting Level and Interval Unless a custom sur vey interval is desired the Interval parameter defaults to 2 feet or 0 5 meters for English or Metric units respectively After the required parameters have all be entered save and exit this window by tapping Menu and Save Settings s Add Hole Hole General Settings Hole ID HLO819121017 _ Probe name i ws Hole units feet T Cancel Ea Menu e Figure 2 Add Hole Window Page1 Taking Live Survey Readings From the Main window of the IRA make sure that the newly defined Hole is selected then follow the steps below 01 Press the POWER ON OFF BLUETOOTH button on the Remote Module The blue indicator light should start blinking 02 On the FPC 1 tap on Application then Live Readings 03 The blue light should stop blinking but remain on and the Live Reading screen will be displayed see Figure 3 Note that the A and B readings are continuously updated 04 Please refer to section 3 3 1 Live Readings for more information regarding the mechanics of performing a survey Live Inclinometer Data Level 3 3 0 meters A 147 0 EH B Lin a0 i History Al AZ Bi B2 A1 A Bi B2 Hole testHole d Probe 1428781 gt Record D2. end of the day Subsequent powerups will be slower Problem FPC 1 does not power up Solution Attach FPC 1 charger for 2 hours then try again When launched IRA asks for a Probe Library name Please refer to section 2 4 of the GK 604D User s Manual When adding a Hole UNKNOWN is the only choice for Probe name 3 FPC 1 may not have been purchased as part of the GK 604D system or probe was deleted from library Please refer to section 2 1 step H a of the GK 604D User s Manual The blue indicator light does not blink when the POWER ON OFF BLUETOOTH button is pressed on the Remote Module Attach Remote Module charger for 2 hours then try again After tapping on Live Readings the blue light never goes solid blue and a Communications error screen is displayed Check that the Bluetooth status on the FPC 1 Start screen is On Check that 3 there is a valid Bluetooth pairing in the Bluetooth Setting window of the FPC 1 7 Please refer to section 2 2 of the GK 604D User s Manual After tapping on Live Readings the blue light goes solid blue but a Probe Timeout error message is displayed Check the connection between the probe and cable fitting The GK 604D IRA appears to be hung or frozen and will not respond to any key press Check for a background error message An error message may exist behind th
3. QUICK START GUIDE Model GK 604D Digital Inclinometer _ GK 604D Remote l Module Reel lt lt NAUTIZ X7 Field PC FPC 1 Digital Inclinometer Probe e The Geokon Digital Inclinometer System Powering Up the Field PC 01 Switch on the Field PC by menu at the top of the main 03 If while at the main screen depressing the power button 7 screen If during a pause in the Field PC does not respond lower right 7 operation the Field PC s to taps of the stylus check to 2 screen goes dark simply see if the Field PC is 02 If the Field PC was not in press the power button again Locked If so tap on sleep mode or hibernating it to awaken the Field PC The 7 Unlock and the Field PC may take more than 60 sec Power settings of the Field 3 can be used as normal again onds to powerup After the Windows Mobile main screen PC can be accessed from the system Settings menu by tap appears the Field PC s 3 ping Start then Settings Programs and Settings can be then the System tab and accessed by tapping with the Field PC s stylus the Start finally Power Geokon Connect the Inclinometer Probe to the Remote Module The Remote Module is part of the reel assembly which the inclinom eter cable is spooled onto The inclinometer cable terminates with a large stainless steel cable fitting that attaches to the Digital Inclinometer Conne
4. ata Status Connected pecord Data e Figure 3 Live Readings Screen 05 To end the survey tap on Menu then Exit Live Readings Before exiting to the Main window the user will be prompted to save any recorded survey data see Figure 4 After selecting to save data or not the Live Readings screen will close and the Remote Module will power down Live Inclinometer Data Level 32 5 meters Would you like to save Y survey data coe B2 Al A2 B1i B2 Hale testHole dh Probe 1428781 rN d Record Data Status Disconnecti pecord Data File Application e Figure 4 Unsaved Data Prompt 06 Any saved data can be exported at a later time toa user s folder by utilizing the Export Data function accessed from the File menu on the Main screen Powering Down the GK 604D VVhen done taking measurements the unit is powered down by first closing the GK 604D IRA From the Main screen this is accomplished by tapping on Menu then Exit Troubleshooting A quick push of the Power the Nautiz Power button button on the Nautiz X7 sends it to sleep mode where it draws for several seconds until a chime is heard will remove all very little current This is the power from the Nautiz X7 and is recommended mode when more surveys are to be taken in the same day Pushing and holding recommended for the
5. ct the cable fitting to the Digital Inclinometer as follows 01 Remove the two protective black anodized metal caps Launch the GK 604D Inclinometer Readout Application IRA one on the cable fitting and the other on the probe and store them in a sate place Replace the caps when the inclinometer unit is not being used O2 Ensure that the O ring on the face of the Inclinometer Probe exists and is free of cuts nicks or cracks 03 Align the keys of the cable fit ting with the keyways of the Inclinometer Probe and gently mate the two halves of the connector 04 Tighten the knurled clamp nut on the cable fitting Do not overtighten hand tight Is sufficient If the FPC 1 and Inclinometer system was purchased together from Geokon then all the Bluetooth settings should pre configured and should need no modification otherwise please see section 2 2 establishing Contact with the Remote Module of the GK 604D User s Manual Launch the GK 604D IRA by tapping on Start from the FPC 1 main window tap Programs then tap G If the GK 604D Gk 604D Inclinometer Readout Ie Application has not been installed please see section 2 3 Installing the GK 604D IRA of the GK 604D User s Manual If at launch the IRA asks for a workspace name please see section 2 4 Starting the Inclinometer Readout the First Time of the GK 604D User s Manual Adding a Project to a Workspace After launch
6. e main window that requires user input Tap on Start and then Task Manager to see if there is another window hidden Blue light on Remote Module does not go off after Live Readings window has been exited G E O KO N The World Leader in Vibrating Wire Technology Geotechnical Instrumentation If the above solution does not apply press the POWER ON OFF BLUETOOTH button on the Remote Module Geokon Incorporated phone 1 603 448 1562 Geokon Inc is an 48 Spencer Street fax 1 603 448 3216 ISO 9001 2008 Lebanon New Hampshire email info geokon com registered company 03766 USA web www geokon com 2015 Geokon Inc All Rights Reserved Doc Rev Init 09 15
7. ing the IRA the Main window will be displayed see Figure 1 Tap and hold the Workspace GK 604D to display the context menu From the context menu select Add Project From the Add Project screen enter a name and description for the new project then tap Menu gt Save Settings The Main window will now display the Workspace with the new project just below it A Hole must be defined before a survey can be taken Like adding a project a Hole can be added by tapping and holding the Project icon then selecting Add Hole from the context menu 5 GK 604D IRA KON Project Explorer mf Probe Library Probe library Workspace GK604D fl ie Probe 1428781 Hole Status Disconnected File Eee Application e Figure 1 Main Window Entering Hole Parameters Figure 2 shows some of the param eters required to define a Hole Required parameters are Hole name Probe name Hole units Starting level and Interval Enter a name for the hole and optionally a description As shipped from the factory the Inclinometer Probe should already exist In the Probe Library Associate the probe with the current hole by selecting the probe serial number from the Probe name drop down control The Hole units should match the probe units The second hole parameter screen not shown for brevity Is
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