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Vertical Digital Inclinometer System User Manual

1. No of boreholes Setup boreholes Mode E Action BOREHOLE SET UP SCREEN ADDING BOREHOLES TOA SITE Once a new site has been created and the information is stored you will be able to select Change Site should any changes be required A drop down menu of the available sites will be displayed To continue select the site you have just created and tap on Set up Boreholes Having defined the number of boreholes for the current site on the previous screen you can now enter the borehole details start depth end depth and orientation Vertical Horizontal or Inclined 25 FormSet2 4 d 12 27 Inclinometer Controller Admin Borehole setup Borehole No TJ esposo Salone L__ te A ie A0 direction C Mode ES Action Enter a description number in the Borehole No field Although these are traditionally referred to as borehole numbers hey can be alphanumeric up to a total of 6 characters Enter the start depth remembering the start depth is the depth at the bottom of the borehole e g 20m metric version or 65ft imperial version Enter end depth remembering the end depth is where the cable ends at the top of the borehole e g 0 5m metric version or 1ft imperial version Select the system type orientation Vertical Inclined and Horizontal Choose the correct type from the drop down list If you are unsure of your system type this can be iden
2. The readings displayed on the screen whilst taking readings are mm gauge length metric version or inches gauge length imperial version and are reduced incremental data with all the necessary calibration factors applied for your particular system When you are ready press the button on the Key Fob and release you can press the Read button on the Field PC if preferred Once initiated either by the Key Fob or the Read button a single beep informs you that the read command has been acknowledged by the inclinometer reel closely followed by a double beep which confirms the reading has been received from the probe and stored Do not attempt to pull the cable up to the next marker until the double beep has sounded After the double beep has sounded you can continue to pull the cable up to the next marker Allow the probe to settle for a couple of seconds after pulling up to the next depth marker before taking each reading This will provide the best accuracy when reading the borehole 29 30 When you reach each five metre metric version or twenty feet imperial version reading the border colour of the Depth box on the screen of the Field PC changes to red reminding you to check that the depth of the cable marker corresponds with the depth on the Field PC 1S FormUse2 4 d 13 38 In_Port Readings exe name I ai Depth Checksum A B To aed This marker syste
3. gt FormUse2 4 d 15 14 In_Port Readings Borehole name z 40 Dir Depth Checksum il Battery level Actions 45 46 When you have chosen the borehole tap the Read button or press the Key Fob to initiate the reading process FormUse2 4 d 13 38 In_Port Readings Borehole name ii Denth 25 5 Checksum If a previous set of readings for the borehole you have selected were not completed In Port software will give you the option to carry on from the point at which the readings were interrupted If you say No to this option the incomplete set of readings will be lost and it will be necessary to start again taking a full set of readings To take a reading position the inclinometer to the correct depth and either press the Key Fob or tap the Read button on the Field PC The inclinometer reel will sound a single beep to indicate it has received the read request The probe will take a number of readings and return the maximum and minimum values which will be averaged and displayed If the difference between the two values is greater than a pre determined value an error message will be displayed indicating that the probe was not stable in the borehole In this case the user is given the option of repeating the reading or accepting it as it is If the reading is valid the readings in the A and B directions will briefly be displayed After
4. Cable Gate Field PC Accessories Bag Quick Start Guide to Using the Vertical Digital Inclinometer System BEFORE YOU e Unpack the Vertical Digital Inclinometer System retaining the GOTO SITE packaging for future carriage to Soil Instruments for calibration e Charge the Vertical Digital Inclinometer System by carefully following the charging procedure below STEP ACTION 1 Make sure the Vertical Digital Inclinometer System is switched off Remove the protective cap from the charging point located in the 2 centre of the hub on the inclinometer reel 3 Plug the connector into the charging point making sure to align the connections correctly 4 Plug the charging unit into a mains power socket 5 Switch on the mains power to the charging unit 6 The LED on the charging unit will follow the sequence outlined in the table below 7 Place the protective cap back into the charging point on the inclinometer reel when charging is complete Charging Unit LED Sequence STEP LED STATUS 1 Red Green Analysing battery status 2 Red Green 3 Red Charging in progress 4 Green System charged switched to trickle charge mode Follow the charging procedure outlined in this manual at all times to properly maintain the Vertical Digital Inclinometer System Please retain the packaging supplied with the Vertical Digital Inclinometer System to ensure safe carriage when returning to Soil Instruments for future calibration Soil Instruments wil
5. Charge Battery warning light is not on and that the power is turned off during transportation Once the Digital Inclinometer System has been placed on charge the charge indicator located on the charging unit will display a red LED to indicate that charging is in progress When the system is fully charged the LED will change to green When the inclinometer system is fully charged it will automatically switch to trickle charge mode which enables the battery to remain at its optimum level The system can be left on charge for extended periods such as over the weekend without impairing the battery It is advisable to leave the inclinometer system on charge overnight ready for the next day if readings are to be taken The Digital Inclinometer System will last on average for twelve hours of continuous use or up to two weeks of intermittent use dependent on workload and takes approximately twelve to fifteen hours to reach full charge The unit will automatically turn itself off after half an hour of not being used to save power however it is advisable to make sure that the power is switched off during transportation Charging of the Digital Inclinometer System must take place in a dry environment such as a workshop or office The charging unit can be used when the inclinometer reel is wet for example after being used in the rain but you must insure the charger is kept in a dry environment at all times The K
6. In Port from the drop down menu 2 Select Admin mode this will open the FormSet1 screen Select Action from the toolbar at the bottom left hand side of the 3 Fe 7 screen and tap Register Key Fob 4 The screen will display a message prompting you to Press Key Fob 5 Press the Key Fob briefly until a continuous beep is heard from the inclinometer reel this will take at least five seconds 6 After a short time a message prompting you to Press Again will be displayed Y Press the Key Fob once this time there will be no beep 8 A message showing OK will inform you that the Key Fob is now egistered with the inclinometer reel and is ready for use REPLACING To replace the battery to the Key Fob you will need a cross head THE KEY FOB screwdriver Remove the two screws from the back of the Key Fob and BATTERY set aside in a safe place Remove the old battery and replace with the new one ensuring that the battery is installed with the correct polarity he positive and negative polarities are marked on the battery housing of the Key Fob Once the battery is correctly inserted replace the back of the key fob and the screws It is advisable to 22 always carry a spare GP23A battery for the Key Fob The Field PC OVERVIEW BA LIF ERY AND BA ERY LEVEL INDICATOR The Digital Inclinometer System is supplied with a rugged Field PC which is more suitable for use in a
7. amp Action The Action menu options are as follows Action Exit exits In Port program Action Register key fob with reel registers a new Key Fob with the inclinometer reel Action P Start again new probe returns to the start up screen after closing any open Bluetooth connection Action P Download Readings downloads the readings to a PC When using Admin mode you are initially presented with two choices e New Site to create a new site and new boreholes you will need to create this information for each site you survey e Change Site once a site has been created it can be modified if the site conditions change e g a new borehole is installed To create the information for a new site select New Site The site selection option is removed and a new field is displayed asking you for a 6 character site code This code can be up to six alphanumeric characters which should be unique meaningful and easily remembered The rest of the fields can then be filled in enter a site name maximum twenty characters Operator ID maximum three characters and the number of boreholes this site will have this can be amended later if necessary Once all the information is complete tap Set up Boreholes to create the site FormSeti d 16 58 In Port Site setup O New ste Change site Select ste EA Read Operator
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9. Inclinometer System THE CHARGING The Digital Inclinometer System is supplied with a universal charger UNIT with a connector that plugs into the inclinometer reel hub control panel The charger is available on request with power leads for most countries and automatically adjusts for any AC input voltage from 100 240 V AC 19 20 CHARGING PROCEDURE STEP i Charge the Digital Inclinometer System by carefully following the charging procedure below ACTION Make sure the Vertical Digital Inclinometer System is switched off Remove the protective cap from the charging point located in the centre of the hub on the inclinometer reel Plug the connector into the charging point making sure to align the connections correctly Plug the charging unit into a mains power socket Switch on the mains power to the charging unit The LED on the charging unit will follow the sequence outlined in the table below Place the protective cap back into the charging point on the inclinometer reel when charging is complete Charging Unit LED Sequence STEP 1 2 3 4 LED STATUS Red Green Analysing battery status Red Green Red Charging in progress Green System charged switched to trickle charge mode Follow the charging procedure outlined in this manual at all times to properly maintain the Vertical Digital Inclinometer System The Digital Inclinometer System takes 12 to 15 hours to reach full charge Always check that the
10. Instruments have designed and developed a powerful data interpretation software package called In Site to analyse Digital Inclinometer System data If a user chooses to manually reduce the inclinometer data outside of this software they should only do so providing they have full competency Soil Instruments cannot be held liable for incorrectly manually reduced data We offer the following guidelines to reduce Soil Instruments Digital Inclinometer System data DATA REDUCTION VARIABLES Inc Displacement over the probe length GS Gage constant for probe Metric 0 01 Imperial 0 001 Nie Commonly referred to as AO results A axis results from first run in direction of expected movement leading wheel direction jos Commonly referred to as A180 results A axis second runs results 180 from direction of expected movement trailing wheel direction eee Commonly referred to as BO results B axis results from first run in a direction of expected movement leading wheel direction oe Commonly referred to as B180 results B axis second runs results 180 from direction of expected movement trailing wheel direction DATA REDUCTION TO INCREMENTAL DATA A axis Inc A A 2 G B axis Inc B B 2 G DATA REDUCTION ABSOLUTE PROFILE Accumulate Inc results at each depth to obtain the absolute profile DATA REDUCTION CUMULATIVE PROFILE Subtract the previous absolute profile from the current absolute profile to
11. approximately two seconds there will be a double beep from the inclinometer reel the readings will be transferred to the Field PC and the Read button re enabled The Field PC will then automatically decrement the displayed depth to that of the next position This will continue until the last position shallowest depth is reached At this point the user will be prompted to rotate the probe180 degrees and re insert to take the A180 direction readings When taking these readings a checksum will be performed by adding the AO and A180 readings This value will be displayed in the checksum field If this value is greater than a predefined value a warning will be given however the reading will still be accepted Please refer to Part V Appendix B Checksums in this manual for more details COMPARE THE LAST TWO READING SETS When all readings have been taken in both directions they are saved to the database on the Field PC You may now select another borehole and repeat the process should this be required If you have made an error whilst taking readings there is the option to go back to a specific depth and repeat the readings from that point This is achieved by selecting the appropriate depth in the To field and clicking the Go Back button You will be prompted to re lower the probe to the required depth Lower the probe to the selected depth and continue to take the readings as before All readings from t
12. get the change in deflection 55 56 Appendix B CHECKSUMS CALIBRATION The readings screen on the Field PC shows two checksum boxes The checksum is the 0 direction reading e g AO at each depth added to the180 degree reading e g A180 In an ideal situation these two readings would be exact opposites of each other and cancel each other out giving a checksum of zero however checksums are rarely zero due to manufacturing tolerances in the probe and very small differences in both the 0 and 180 position of the probe wheels in other words the probe is never exactly in the same place so the readings are never exactly opposite The checksum is still of use to you as a check that all depths have been correctly read for the AO and A180 directions if a depth is missed the checksums from this point onwards would be very large It is also useful for checking that the probe is not showing any sign of deterioration as the checksums at each depth should be e Approximately the same e Consistent along the length of the borehole Checksums should only be of concern no matter what their actual numeric value if they fall outside the parameters above It is worth remembering that if the readings are taken near a casing joint the checksums for these readings may present a face error If all of the other checksums are consistent then this also is quite normal Any inclinometer system should be regularly calibrated to ensure t
13. is allowed to fully discharge however we recommend that the battery is charged on a regular basis Turn off the Field PC using the Power Off feature to substantially save battery life hold down the Off button for 3 seconds then click Power Off When you have opened In Port readings screen and begin to take readings from the borehole a battery indicator bar at the bottom of the screen will display the battery level from the inclinometer reel The battery level voltages start from the left hand side of the bar at 11 Vand end at the right hand side at 13 V The indicator of the battery level is the position of the bar it does not change colour When the inclinometer reel voltage reaches approximately 11 8 V a warning from the Field PC will inform you that the battery is getting low Once the voltage reaches 11 2 V a further warning is given informing you that the battery is about to run out 1 FormUse2 4 d 13 38 In_Port Readings poche rane dd Depth 25 5 Checksum A 22 23 Battery level HW Remove the protective cover from the end of the pre installed inclinometer casing Determine the AO mm direction and select the closet corresponding keyway groove prefabricated into the inclinometer casing that is facing towards the direction of movement To maintain accurate depth control cut the inclinometer casing as level as possible after installation to ensu
14. mode in In Port software and the reel is switched on indicating that the Bluetooth link has been established If the Bluetooth link does not connect when In Port software is started follow the procedure below to re establish the Bluetooth link between the Field PC and the inclinometer reel Make sure In Port is closed and the inclinometer reel is switched on before following these instructions Ensure both the Digital Inclinometer System and the Field PC are switched on and within one and a half metres or four feet of one another From the Wireless Manager Bluetooth screen select Menu Bluetooth Settings and tap on the COM Ports tab at the bottom of screen A list of available COM ports will be displayed Tap and hold down the stylus on COM8 then select Delete from the available options You must delete COM8 before proceeding to pair the devices 35 Once you have deleted COM8 tap on the Devices tab Add new device will be available and highlighted Tap on Add new device S Settings 4 4 16 51 Ok Bluetooth Tap Add new device to search for other Bluetooth devices Tap on a device to modify its settings Add new device Devices Mode com Ports The Field PC will search for available Bluetooth devices and provide you with the accessible choices There may only be one device shown the Digital Inclinometer System its
15. the inclinometer casing with a permanent marker to make sure the borehole is always read with the correct orientation Please refer to Part Il Detailed Digital Inclinometer System User Guide in this manual for more details e Gently squeeze the lower wheel assembly into the probe body and slide the wheels of the inclinometer probe into the keyways of the casing ensuring the leading wheels are facing the AO direction For the Soil Instruments Vertical Digital Inclinometer Metric System the leading wheel is the lower most wheel For the Soil Instruments Vertical Digital Inclinometer Imperial System the leading wheel is the upper most wheel Slide the probe into the inclinometer casing making sure both wheels are correctly aligned within the keyways Repeat this function with the upper wheel assembly e Lower the inclinometer probe to the depth of the borehole by gently feeding the cable by hand until the probe reaches depth Do not allow the inclinometer probe to drop to the bottom of the borehole of its own accord as this will result in damage to the inclinometer probe components and calibration e Slot the relevant cable marker into the cable gate to hold the inclinometer in position making sure the cable is taught and has no slack Pay special attention to ensure that the inclinometer cable markers are never dropped into the cable gate Always make sure that the cable markers are placed into the cable gate at ea
16. the serial number of the inclinometer system and tap Next The Port selection screen will now be displayed Click on the down arrow to open the drop down list and select COM8 Settings Q oc 4 17 20 Bluetooth Back amp Finish 37 38 REGISTERING THE KEY FOB TO THE INCLINOMETER REEL STEP STARTING IN PORT SOFTWARE Un tick the field labelled Secure Connection and select Finish The Field PC is now paired to the inclinometer reel and the Bluetooth link established These settings will be retained for future connection to your Vertical Digital Inclinometer System If you are unable to create COM8 please refer to Part V Appendix C Frequently Asked Questions in the back of this manual for more details To register a Key Fob switch on the Digital Inclinometer System and the Field PC Check that Bluetooth is switch on in the main screen of the Field PC and that communication has been successfully established by checking that the Comms Ready LED is illuminated blue on the inclinometer reel hub Once communication has been established you can register the Key Fob using the following steps ACTION Open In Port software by tapping on the Start icon at the top of the Field PC and selecting In Port from the drop down menu Select Admin mode this will open the FormSet1 screen Select Action from the toolbar at the bottom l
17. to the Start menu by tapping Start and selecting Settings Tap on the Personal ab and select Menus You can choose which items are displayed by icking and un ticking the available options f you need to access the drop down menu whilst a program is running tap on the Windows icon on the top left hand side of the screen Pressing the Home button on the Field PC will always take you back to the Start screen You must set up the site and borehole information before taking readings for the first time Please refer to Part Ill Detailed Software Guide in this manual for details on how to set up site and borehole information Once In Port software has started enter via User mode Take readings In approximately ten seconds the Comms Ready LED will illuminate blue on the inclinometer reel hub If you are having problems establishing a Bluetooth connection please refer to Part Ill Detailed Software Guide Pairing the Devices for more details Select your site using the drop down menu and enter your initials in the Operator field The Wait until stable option will enable the programs stabilisation check When selected In Port will wait for ninety seconds and then retake the readings at thirty second intervals until two successive readings are within 0 02 mm of each other It will also carry out the same test when the probe is rotated 180 degrees and the A180 dir
18. In Port Field PC Software Overview Interacting with the Software The Stylus The Virtual Keyboard o FON Oo O SS cen SS Su 38 33 34 34 34 The Start Screen Bluetooth Status Pairing the Devices Registering the Key Fob to the Inclinometer Reel Starting In Port Software Start Up Screen Admin Mode Borehole Set Up Screen Adding Boreholes to a Site Delete an Existing Borehole Delete an Existing Site Taking Readings User Compare the Last ode Two Reading Sets Download Readings Screen Re Ins Backin Installi Transferring Down Transferring Files U Transferring Using alling In Po loaded Files to Your PC sing Activesync Windows Mobile Device Center rt Software ng In g Up Your Survey Database Port from the SD Card Restoring your Survey Database PART IV Maintaini Routin Cable MAINTENANCE GUIDE ng the Vertical Digital Inclinometer System e Maintenance aintenance Backing Up Your Survey Database PART V APPENDICES Appendix A Data Download Format and Manual Data Reduction Appendix B Checksums Calibration Appendix C Frequently Asked Questions Us U CH UY 06 Us Oc Oo En amp E p G dO NO lwwnNa so i 50 52 53 53 53 53 54 55 56 56 56 5 PRECISELY MEASURED instrumentation and monitoring Part Overview Contents This section contains the following
19. Soil INSTRUMENTS Man 180 Vertical Digital Inclinometer System User Manual Soil Instruments Limited has an ongoing policy of design review and reserves the right to amend these specifications without notice Man180 Vertical Digital Inclinometer System MN0814 Rev1 1 2 What s this manual about This manual tells you about the Vertical Digital Inclinometer System and how to use it to take readings of lateral deflections Who does this apply to Installers field engineers and technicians using the Vertical Digital Inclinometer System Welcome Thank you for choosing the Vertical Digital Inclinometer system This manual has been written to help you utilise all of the functions of the Vertical Digital Inclinometer System Please read this manual thoroughly before use to help avoid any problems and keep it handy when using the Vertical Digital Inclinometer System Vertical Digital Inclinometer system The Vertical Digital Inclinometer System comprises a biaxial probe cable reel and a rugged Field PC supplied with In Port data logging software The inclinometer probe measures lateral deflections using MEMS sensors enabling the system to take highly accurate and repeatable readings whilst transferring the measurements via a digital signal for interference free data transmission The system incorporates Bluetooth technology for communicating from the inclinometer reel to the Field PC offering
20. a complete cable free reading and data transmitting system with no connectors to corrode or break The graduated cable is constructed with Kevlar making it very strong and durable whilst remaining lightweight and consists of a metal cable marker system which when used in conjunction with the cable gate provides highly accurate and repeatable depth control With all these combined design features the Vertical Digital Inclinometer System is a robust effective and highly accurate system that is light compact and easy to operate in any site environment Contents PART OVERVIEW Introduction Important information System Description Things You Need to Know About the Vertical Digital Inclinometer System Features Benefits System Components The Vertical Digital Inclinometer System Details of the Vertical Digital Inclinometer System Quick Start Guide to Using the Vertical Digital Inclinometer System Before You Go to Site When You Are in the Field When You Are in the Office Downloading Readings PART Il DETAILED DIGITAL INCLINOMETER SYSTEM USER GUIDE Digital Inclinometer Cable Reel Hub Overview Inclinometer Hub LEDs Charging the Inclinometer System The Charging Unit Charging Procedure The Key Fob Overview Registering the Key Fob to the Reel Replacing the Key Fob Battery The Field PC Overview Battery Life and Battery Level Indicator Taking Readings PART III DETAILED SOFTWARE GUIDE
21. act a Soil Instruments support engineer for further assistance have a 25009 error message what does it mean This refers to In Port not being able to find the database file Please visit www itmsoilsupport com for further information on resolving this issue have a 25017 error message what does it mean This refers to In Port database either becoming full or corrupt Please visit www itmsoilsupport com for further information on resolving this issue When press the Read button I receive 5 beeps What does this mean Please contact a Soil Instruments support engineer for further assistance 57 58 When download readings have the option to delete should do this We recommend regularly deleting files once they have been downloaded to RPP format This ensures that the database does not become too full over time My cable is twisted and difficult to manage what do do Please refer to the maintenance section of the manual cannot select Get Readings what do do Ensure that the Bluetooth connection is setup correctly by following the instructions in this manual If this is deemed to be the case please contact aSoil Instruments support engineer for further assistance Which direction is BO BO direction is 90 clockwise from the AO direction SUPPORT www itmsoilsupport com 44 0 1825 765044 Soil INSTRUMENTS Bell Lane Uckfield East Sussex t 44 0
22. as _Inclinometer Hub LEDs oO o 18 Charging the Inclinometer System 19 TheCharging Unit 19 Charging Procedure 20 Thekeyfob o a A Overview o a A _ Registering the Key Fob tothe Reel oO 2i Replacing the Key Fob Battery Oo 22 ThefieldPC TT o Mm ee 23 Overview 23 Battery Life and Battery Level Indicator 23 o Taking Readings i 24 Digital Inclinometer Cable Reel Hub OVERVIEW The hub is located in the centre of the inclinometer cable reel and houses the electronic components The hub face contains a sealed membrane control panel to avoid water penetration in damp conditions The power Off and power On buttons are situated on either side of the control panel and the charging point is located in the centre sealed by a protective cap Digital Inclinometer o 09 itmsoil The control panel contains three coloured LED lights that display the battery comms and power status INCLINOMETER The LEDs displayed on the inclinometer reel hub are defined HUB LEDS as follows HUB LED COLOUR STATUS STATUS DESCRIPTION On Battery is low and needs charging Bat R on ied Off Battery contains a charge On The Reel and Field PC are communicating via Bluetooth and are ready to use Comms Ready Blue re here is no Bluetooth communication between the Reel and the Field PC On The system is turned on Off The system is turned off Power On Green Charging the
23. bol are subject to the following disposal rules in European countries e This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point e Do not dispose of as household waste For more information contact Soil Instruments or the local authority in charge of waste management System Description Things You Need to Know About the Vertical Digital Inclinometer System FEATURES e No connectors between probe cable reel and Field PC e Probe is manufactured from 316 Stainless Steel e Precision sprung wheel assemblies Bluetooth connection between cable reel and Field PC e Accurate and precise measurements using MEMS sensors e Repeatable depth control using crimped metal markers and cable gate system e Field PC allows easy interface with most office systems and applications Enhanced In Port software to use with Field PC for easy data capture BENEFITS Permanent waterproof moulding eliminates water ingress and connection problems e Digital signal allows interference free data transmission e Advanced electronics ensure long trouble free use in a site environment e Can take a days worth of readings on a single battery charge e Lightweight and easily portable System Components THE VERTICAL DIGITAL INCLINOMETER SYSTEM The Vertical Digital Inclinometer System communicates via Bluetooth between the biaxial probe cable reel and the Field PC using a digital signal The inclinomete
24. borehole run however if the environmental temperature conditions have significantly changed or the inclinometer has been left to stand between sets of readings then it is advisable to perform temperature stabilisation again before resuming Not allowing for temperature stabilisation could result in unstable readings Make sure the inclinometer probe adjusts to temperature by leaving it in the borehole for 10 to 15 minutes with the system turned on This section of the manual explains how to take readings in the field once the site and borehole information has been set up in In Port software Please refer to Part Ill Detailed Software Guide in this manual for details on how to set up site and borehole information Sites and boreholes can be defined before going to site if you have all the relevant borehole information Once the probe has adjusted to temperature following the procedure outlined above turn on the Field PC and check Bluetooth is switched on in the Start screen To start In Port software tap on the Start icon at the top left hand side of the screen which will open a drop down menu of available programs In this menu you will see In Port tap on the icon to start the program t may be possible under certain circumstances that In Port does not appear in the Start menu as this menu contains a limit on the number of programs to display In Port can be added
25. ch depth to avoid the risk of causing cable marker slippage When setting up for the first reading make sure the cable is taught and has no slack when first placed in the cable gate If the cable feels slack pull it up to the next half metre cable marker until the cable feels taught 13 14 Turn on the inclinometer reel Allow the inclinometer probe to remain within the borehole for ten to fifteen minutes before taking readings to allow the components and electronics to adjust to the temperature within the borehole You only need to perform this once before the first borehole run Not allowing for temperature stabilisation could result in unstable readings Make sure the inclinometer probe adjusts to temperature by leaving it in the borehole for 10 to15 minutes with the system turned on Turn on the Field PC Check Bluetooth is switched on Select and run In Port software from the Start menu Enter Admin Mode Define sites and boreholes Select New Site Enter a six character site identification code Enter a site name Enter your initials in Operator Click Set Up Boreholes Sites and boreholes can be defined before going to site ifyou have allthe relevant borehole information Enter the borehole number Enter the start depth remembering the start depth is the depth at the bottom of the borehole e g 20m metric version or 66ft imperial version Enter end depth rememberi
26. d reversing any rotation that the cable is subjected to immediately To reverse a build up of cable twist lay out the cable and rotate the probe until the cable is straight This should be done in a clean environment Please refer to Part Il Detailed Digital Inclinometer System User Guide in this manual for more details iS 16 WHEN YOU ARE IN THE OFFICE STEP e Put the Vertical Digital Inclinometer System on charge Follow the charging procedure outlined in this manual at all times to properly maintain the Vertical Digital Inclinometer System ACTION Make sure the Vertical Digital Inclinometer System is switched off Remove the protective cap from the charging point located in the centre of the hub on the inclinometer reel Plug the connector into the charging point making sure to align the connections correctly Plug the charging unit into a mains power socket Switch on the mains power to the charging unit The LED on the charging unit will follow the sequence outlined in the table below Place the protective cap back into the charging point on the inclinometer reel when charging is complete Charging Unit LED Sequence STEP 1 2 3 4 LED STATUS Red Green Analysing battery status Red Green Red Charging in progress Green System charged switched to trickle charge mode The Vertical Digital Inclinometer System charging unit has a trickle charge capacity therefore the system canno
27. e readings have been downloaded to files they should be transferred to a PC using either ActiveSync for Windows XP or Windows Mobile Device Center for Windows 7 8 and Vista When transferred they can either be overwritten or manually deleted If they are not deleted or renamed and the readings are not deleted from the database via the download screen the files could be overwritten by a later download The process for transferring RPP files to your PC will be dependent on which operating system you are running on your PC or mobile device Soil Instruments strongly recommend that you delete the RPP files from the database in In Port once readings have been confirmed as transferred to your PC If you are running Windows XP this action is performed using Microsoft ActiveSync software which will need to be installed For Windows 7 8 or Vista this action is performed using Windows Mobile Device Center which is included as part of the operating system If you are running Windows XP you will need to install ActiveSync Windows versions 7 8 or Vista include Windows Mobile Device Center as part of the operating system therefore ActiveSync is not required ActiveSync can be downloaded from www itmsoilsupport com Start by connecting the Field PC to your PC using the mini USB to USB cable When the Field PC is connected to a PC that has ActiveSync installed a relationship is s
28. ection is read When enabled the Wait until stable function will be active for every borehole within the selected site and cannot be ticked or un ticked for an individual borehole To save time when reading multiple boreholes we recommend you exit User mode and disable this function after you have completed one complete set of readings on the first borehole 27 28 gt FormUsel 4 d 13 40 Inclinometer Controller User Mode Probe No 1428 Select Site M Operator Wait until stable Mode amp Actions When you have selected the relevant information click the Get Readings button If you have multiple boreholes set up within the site use the drop down menu to select the first borehole to be read 7S FormUse2 4 d 14 38 In_Port Readings Borehole name h AD dir i Depth Checksum ii cobak To l Battery level Actions Once the borehole has been selected the depth of the installation will be displayed along with the A and B readings When the AO direction has been read and the probe is rotated to read the A180 direction the checksum box will present the opposing readings Please refer to Part V Appendix B Checksums in this manual for more details FormUse2 4 d 13 38 In_Port Readings poco ramo DE ai a Depth 25 5 Checksum w TH Battery level A B
29. eels taught to ensure he probe is fully suspended tis important to pay special attention to ensure that the inclinometer cable markers are never dropped into the cable gate You must ensure hat at each depth the cable markers are placed into the gate in the manner described above if this is not adhered to you risk applying additional stresses into the cable If the cable markers are dropped into he cable gate depending on the height to which they are dropped here is the risk of causing cable marker slippage If this were to occur he readings would be offset at each depth and would not align with previous readings taken on the same borehole 25 26 Pay special attention to ensure that the inclinometer cable markers are never dropped into the cable gate Always make sure that the cable markers are placed into the cable gate at each depth to avoid the risk of causing cable marker slippage Turn on the power to the Digital Inclinometer System using the On button located on the inclinometer reel hub Once the power is switched on the Power On LED will illuminate Allow the inclinometer probe to remain within the borehole for ten to fifteen minutes before starting to take readings to allow the components and electronics to adjust to the temperature within the borehole If you are reading subsequent sets of boreholes in reasonably quick succession you only need perform this function once before the first
30. eft hand side of the screen and tap Register Key Fob The screen will display a message prompting you to Press Key Fob Press the Key Fob briefly until a continuous beep is heard from the inclinometer reel this will take at least five seconds After a short time a message prompting you to Press Again will be displayed Press the Key Fob once this time there will be no beep A message showing OK will inform you that the Key Fob is now registered with the inclinometer reel and is ready for use Ensure the Digital Inclinometer System is turned on if you are planning to enter User mode and that Bluetooth is enabled on the Field PC To start In Port software tap on the Start icon at the top left hand side of the screen this will open a drop down menu of available programs In this menu you will see In Port tap on the icon to start the program When In Port is running actions will be selected either from the buttons on screen or from the menu toolbar at the bottom of each screen START UP SCREEN If you need to access the drop down menu whilst a program is running tap on the Windows icon on the top left hand side of the screen Pressing the Home button on the Field PC will always take you back to the Start screen It may be possible under certain circumstances that In Port does not appear in the Start menu as this menu is limited on the number
31. eless it is vital that some sort of system be put in place for regular downloading and deleting of readings To download readings you first need to choose the site from the drop down menu All subsequent choices will then apply to that particular site only Once you have selected your site you need to choose whether to download All readings all readings within the database or Just new ones readings not previously downloaded When you have made your selection click START to initiate the downloading process After a few seconds a message will inform you that the download has completed amp FormDump 4 d 15 49 Inclinometer Controller Data Download Select site Download all or just new ones O All readings O Just new ones O Yes just downloaded ones O Yes all of them Once the readings have been downloaded you will be prompted to delete either the readings you have just downloaded or alternatively all the downloaded readings in the database This function can be done at any time there is no need to first carry out a download If you have multiple sites to download repeat the above process for each site you wish to retrieve data from Swapping Storage cards between Field PCs and other devices can cause errors and may result in loss of data or damage to the database TRANSFERRING DOWNLOADED FILES TO YOUR PC TRANSFERRING FILES USING ACTIVESYNC Onc
32. elf Settings Select a Bluetooth Device Select a device to connect with and tap Next DI1428 Cancel E Next If more than one device is listed tap the one which corresponds to your inclinometer reel identified as Dlxxxx where xxxx is the serial number of the inclinometer system then tap Next The screen will then ask you to enter a password skip this screen by tapping Next Settings O E 4 16 58 Enter Passcode Enter a passcode to establish a secure connection with DI1428 Press Next to continue if a passcode is nat required You will be presented with a dialogue box requesting confirmation to add DIxxxx to your device list where xxxx is the serial number of the inclinometer system Tap Yes then using the virtual keyboard enter the password 0 zero then tap Next A dialogue box will confirm that the device has been added Once you have added your device tap the COM ports tab at the bottom of screen New Outgoing Port should be highlighted tap on New Outgoing Port E Settings O e 4 17 19 ok Bluetooth After pairing with a device to set up a COM port tap New Outgoing Port For other options tap and hold an existing port New Outgoing Port Devices Mode COM Ports amp The Field PC will prompt you to select the device you want to add Make sure your inclinometer system DIxxxx is highlighted where xxxx is
33. ents to eliminate the disadvantages of detachable connections which have the potential to become damaged through extended use and the ingress of water and debris The readings are acquired using Soil Instruments In Port Field PC based software which uses Bluetooth to communicate with the inclinometer reel receive the readings perform checksums and store the results In Port stores the details of active boreholes allows for new boreholes to be set up and prompts the user through the reading process 10 The readings are downloaded as RPP files to a PC or mobile device via a mini USB to USB cable Soil Instruments include an unlicensed version of In Site data presentation software with each system The licensed version presents data in a graphical format displaying Incremental Cumulative and Absolute data all of which can be exported as a detailed report The report function has the option of adding notes site and user information and a logo of your choice producing a professional and personalised presentation of data The unlicensed version of In Site can be easily activated by purchasing a license dongle from Soil Instruments Details of the Vertical Digital Inclinometer System Waterproof Moulded Connection Moulded Handle Inclinometer Probe Probe Cradle j Wheel Assembly Cable Reel Cable Marker Digital Inclinometer aa Kevlar Cable soll Cable Reel Hub Charging Point
34. et up between the two Using ActiveSync on your PC click on the Explore button This will open a File Explorer window displaying information from the Field PC named Mobile Device This folder includes a file signifying the complete storage system for the Field PC named My Windows Mobile Based Device Double click My Windows Mobile Based Device and then SD Card Once you are in the SD Card folder you will see another folder named RPP Files All your downloaded readings will be contained within this folder The files will be named in the following format lt site code gt lt borehole no gt lt Reading no gt yyyymmddhhmm rpp 49 50 TRANSFERRING USING WINDOWS MOBILE DEVICE CENTER RE INSTALLING IN PORT SOFTWARE BACKING UP YOUR SURVEY DATABASE To copy the RPP files to your PC create a suitable folder in a location of your choice on your PC and open this folder in a separate window With both windows open copy and paste the files from the RPP files folder to the location you have chosen on your PC Start by connecting the Field PC to your PC using the mini USB to USB cable When the Field PC is connected to a PC with Windows Mobile Device Center included a relationship is set up between the two Once the relationship has been established you will be prompted by Windows Mobile Device Center to set up the device however this
35. eter System is a robust unit it still needs to be treated with care and properly maintained The Digital Inclinometer System is supplied with a cloth for removing moisture and dirt and a can of oil for maintaining the moving parts such as the wheel assemblies It is important that these components are kept clean and regularly oiled to preserve the quality of the parts The Digital Inclinometer System and all its components should be wiped clean and the wheel assemblies oiled after each use When using the inclinometer on site the cable needs to be well maintained and kept away from all sharp or abrasive objects that could cause cable damage For this purpose we recommend that after the cable has been fully extended to the bottom of the borehole and the AO reading process has started that the inclinometers cable is either wound back onto the inclinometer hub or placed in a suitable container If multiple data sets on one borehole are required it may be more appropriate to have a dedicated container on site to place the inclinometer cable into The cable should be placed in an orderly fashion ensuring no kinks and twists are present It is important to pay attention to how the inclinometer is used in conjunction with the cable gate The inclinometer cable markers should never be dropped into the cable gate You must ensure that at each depth the cable markers are placed into the gate if this is not adhered to you risk the possibility of ap
36. ey Fob OVERVIEW REGISTERING THE KEY FOB TO THE REEL The Key Fob is a handheld activator that communicates with the inclinometer via RF Radio allowing you to initiate readings directly avoiding the need to interact with the Field PC whilst taking readings The readings can be taken using the Read button on the Field PC or the Key Fob Occasionally it may be necessary to register a Key Fob with an inclinometer system if a Key Fob is lost and a replacement issued for example The Key Fob needs to be registered to the associated Digital nclinometer System so that the inclinometer can respond to the signals from the Key Fob This is important if there are multiple Digital nclinometer Systems in use within range of a Key Fob To register a Key Fob switch on the Digital Inclinometer System and he Field PC Check that Bluetooth is switch on in the main screen of the Field PC and that communication has been successfully established by checking that the Comms Ready LED is illuminated blue on the inclinometer reel hub 21 If you are having problems establishing a Bluetooth connection please refer to Part Ill Detailed Software Guide Pairing the Devices in this manual for more details Once communication has been established you can register the Key Fob using the following steps SIEP ACTION Open In Port software by tapping on the Start icon at the top of the Field PC and selecting
37. hat the readings taken with the system are accurate Soil Instruments recommends that the Digital Inclinometer System is calibrated on a yearly basis To remind you when calibration for the Digital Inclinometer System is due a warning message will be displayed upon starting In Port software This will occur twelve months after the previous calibration It is strongly recommended that the system is returned to Soil Instruments for calibration as soon as practicable Appendix C Frequently Asked Questions Why is the PDA frozen and the Read button greyed out If your PDA has frozen when you come to take readings exit In Port turn the PDA Off and On and attempt to continue taking readings If this is not possible please ensure that the Bluetooth connection is correctly setup If this problem persists please contact a Soil Instruments support engineer for further assistance Why is the system not responding to the Key Fob Is the LED illuminating when you press the button If not replace the Key Fob battery If yes attempt to re pair the Key Fob with the inclinometer reel as described in this manual If this problem persists please contact a Soil Instruments support engineer for further assistance Why is In Port freezing when entering User mode Ensure that the Bluetooth connection is setup correctly by following the instructions in this manual If this is deemed to be the case please cont
38. his point onwards will be overwritten Allow the probe to settle for a couple of seconds after pulling up to the next depth marker before taking each reading This will provide the best accuracy when reading the borehole In Port software has the facility to graph the difference between the last two sets of readings giving you the option to quickly and easily check the quality of data just taken At the end of a set of readings the menu option Actions Compare with last set will become available If you choose this option a graphical display will present the A and B face readings just taken and compare the data with the previous set for that borehole The previous set will be shown as a straight line at O zero and the new readings will show the difference from the previous reading The graph can be expanded to make the differences easier to see by selecting Expand from the toolbar at the bottom of the screen FormShow E 46 15 40 X gt FormShowOne e dt 15 42 X Compare reading runs 0 0 0 S 5 10 10 10 15 15 a 20 20 20 25 25 25 0 2 0 0 2 2 101 2101 Current Prev ee at A St 8 47 48 Download Readings Screen Plug the Field PC into your PC or mobile device using the mini USB to USB cable Start In Port and enter via Admin mode It is not necessary to download readings as they are taken as the database will store thousands of readings Neverth
39. is not necessary for extracting the RPP files from your Field PC so you need only select the Connect without setting up your device option When you have selected this option you will be presented by further choices Hover over File Management and select Browse the contents of your device This will open a File Explorer window displaying data from the Field PC named Pocket_PC Double click Pocket PC and then SD Card Once you are in the SD Card folder you will see another folder named RPP Files All your downloaded readings will be contained within this folder The files will be named in the following format lt site code gt lt borehole no gt lt Reading no gt yyyymmddhhmm rpp To copy the RPP files to your PC create a suitable folder in a location of your choice on your PC and open this folder in a separate window With both windows open copy and paste the files from the RPP files folder to the location you have chosen on your PC Soil Instruments strongly recommend that you delete the RPP files from the database in In Port once readings have been confirmed as transferred to your PC If the In Port program is deleted for any reason or does not appear in either the Start menu or the Programs screen it must be re installed from the supplied SD Card which is installed within the Field PC The installation file is located in the SD card folder named DB_Inpo
40. l illuminate blue on the inclinometer reel to inform you that the Bluetooth link has been established If you are having problems establishing a Bluetooth connection please refer to Part Ill Detailed Software Guide Pairing the Devices for more details You can switch between Admin and User mode using the Mode option in the toolbar at the bottom of the screen 43 44 You will now be presented with the Inclinometer Controller FormUse1 screen FormUsel Inclinometer Controller User Mode Probe No 1428 Select Site Operator Wait until stable Mode Ea Actions When this screen is first entered the Field PC will interrogate the inclinometer reel and retrieve the probe calibration data from it to apply to the readings If there is any problem with this step the Get Readings button will not be available If the problem is with the data returned from the reel an appropriate error message will be displayed If the problem persists please refer to Part V Appendix D Frequently Asked Questions in this manual or contact itmsoilsupport com Soil Instruments provide a dedicated support site where you can find a solution to your problem via our web based support service alternatively you can call our help desk to discuss your query in person with one of our experts Contact details for both can be found at the back of this manual From this screen you can choose
41. l reduce calibration costs if the system is returned in its original packaging 11 12 WHEN YOU ARE IN THE FIELD e Check that there is sufficient battery power in the Field PC by tapping on the battery icon located on the top right hand side of the Start screen Ideally the battery should be over 50 however the Field PC will function at a lower level The Vertical Digital Inclinometer System takes 12 to 15 hours to reach full charge Always check that the Charge Battery warning light is not on and that the power is turned off during transportation The Digital Inclinometer System and Field PC are fully charged during the manufacturing process however Soil Instruments advise you to follow the correct charging procedures before first use Soil Instruments recommend a basic skill level for using the Vertical Digital Inclinometer System in the field To maintain accurate depth control cut the inclinometer casing as level as possible after installation to ensure the cable gate fits securely within the casing You must not cut the casing if readings have been taken previously e Remove the protective cover from the end of the pre installed inclinometer casing e Determine the AO mm direction and select the closet corresponding keyway groove prefabricated into the inclinometer casing that is facing towards the anticipated direction of movement Soil Instruments recommend marking the AO direction on
42. m helps you to identify if you have made a mistake so you need only return to the previous five metres to correct the depth error To return to the previous five meters scroll to the depth required in the To field and press the Go back button gt FormUse2 4 d 13 38 In_Port Readings Borehole name a Depth Checksum oe E A dialogue box will ask you to confirm that you want to go back down the borehole click Yes You will be presented with a second dialogue box reminding you to lower the probe back to the correct depth Lower the probe to the correct depth and click the Key Fob or Read button to continue Continue reading the AO direction in the same manner as previously described until you reach the final reading To avoid the cable becoming twisted or tangled rest the cable in a loop whilst performing the reading Soil Instruments recommendeds coiling the cable into a container to avoid damage from sharp or abrasive objects in a site environment Once the AO readings are complete a dialogue box will prompt you to re lower the probe for the A180 readings Click OK rotate the probe 180 degrees and repeat the process for the A180 readings When rotating the probe 180 degrees it is important to reverse any rotation that the probe and cable are subjected to as this can lead to twisting and kinking of the cable that may eventually result in a cable break To avoid this
43. ng Borehole 42 Delete an Existing Site 43 Taking Readings 43 User Mode 43 Compare the Last Two Reading Sets 47 Download Readings Screen 48 _ Transferring Downloaded Files to Your PC 49 _ Transferring Files Using Activesync ans _ Transferring Using Windows Mobile Device Center 50 _ Re Installing In Port Software 50 Backing Up Your Survey Database 50 Installing In Port from the SD Card 51 Restoring your Survey Database Sil In Port Field PC Software OVERVIEW STEP E WU N In Port is a program developed by Soil Instruments to take readings from our range of Digital Inclinometer Systems therefore In Port can be used to read Vertical Horizontal and Inclined inclinometers In Port stores the information of active boreholes easily allowing the setup and editing of sites and boreholes and prompts the user through the reading process In Port software uses Bluetooth to communicate with the inclinometer reel receive the readings perform checksums and store the results in a database The readings are downloaded into industry standard RPP format and transferred to a PC where they are imported into data analysis software such as Soil Instruments In Site software Soil Instruments include an unlicensed version of In Site data presentation software with each system This unlicensed version of In Site can be activated by purchasing a license dongle from Soil I
44. ng the end depth is where the cable ends at the top of the borehole e g 0 5m metric version or 2ft imperial version Select units of measurement either Metric metric version or English imperial version Select probe length either 0 5m or 1 0m metric version or 2ft imperial version 999099 e e Select type of borehole orientation Vertical default Inclined or Horizontal Check the silver label on the probe or the back of the inclinometer reel if you are unsure of your system type e Enter a reminder of the AO A direction e g T E for towards excavation or N S E W for compass bearings e Click Save e Repeat the above steps for each borehole e Take readings of the AO Face e Rotate the probe 180 degrees e Take Readings of A180 Face Allow the probe to settle for a couple of seconds after pulling up to the next depth marker before taking each reading This will provide the best accuracy when reading the borehole To avoid the cable becoming twisted or tangled rest the cable in a loop whilst performing the reading Soil Instruments recommended coiling the cable into a container to avoid damage from sharp or abrasive objects in a site environment When rotating the probe 180 degrees it is important to reverse any rotation that the probe is subjected to as this can lead to twisting and kinking of the cable that may eventually result in a cable break To avoid this we strongly recommen
45. nstruments To use In Port software to read an inclinometer the site and its corresponding boreholes must first be defined using Admin mode The typical model of use is ACTION Define the site Define the boreholes Take readings Download readings for a site and optionally delete them Transfer readings to a PC and process the data using software such as Soil Instruments In Site data presentation software Steps 1 and 2 need only be completed once for each site Steps 3 to 5 are carried out each time a reading is taken however steps 4 and 5 can be postponed until all sets of readings have been carried out It is essential that the local settings for both Field PC and PC are set to the same language It is not advisable to change the Field PC from one locale to another whilst readings are in the database Delete any existing readings before changing local settings 33 34 Interacting with the Software THE STYLUS THE VIRTUAL KEYBOARD The Stylus is housed within the rugged case of the Field PC The Stylus is operated by delivering a brief firm tap at the appropriate point on the screen to press a button change the value of a check box or to place the cursor in order to enter text The virtual keyboard is a software equivalent of a PC keyboard It is displayed or hidden by tapping the keyboard icon at the bottom of the screen this is only visible when a program is running that can use
46. of programs to display In Port can be added to the Start menu by tapping Start and selecting Settings Tap on the Personal tab and select Menus You can choose which items are displayed by ticking and un ticking the available options From the initial start up screen you are given the option of which mode to enter Admin or User You can select the mode you require either by tapping on the appropriate option button and then selecting GO or via the Mode menu situated on the lower toolbar on the left hand side of the screen If you are selecting User mode make sure that you have switched on the inclinometer reel and that the Comms Ready LED is illuminated blue To set up site and borehole information you will need to enter via Admin mode Once this option has been selected you will be taken to FormSet1 Site Set Up Startup Welcome to In Port Inclinometer logger Either Admin mode Define sites and boreholes download previously taken readings User mode Take readings Version 5 3 4 Mode Action You can switch between Admin and User mode using the Mode option in the toolbar at the bottom of the screen 39 40 ADMIN MODE This screen fulfils two roles it is the starting place for defining a new site or modifying an existing one and provides a small number of other admin functions via the Action menu Mode
47. plying additional stresses into the cable If the cable markers are dropped into the cable gate depending on the height at which they are dropped there is the risk of causing cable marker slippage If this were to occur the readings would be offset at each depth and would not align with previous readings taken on the same borehole tis essential that any twist on the cable is reversed immediately This may only be noticed when the inclinometer is replaced in its cradle on the reel however all that is required to reverse the twist is that the probe is rotated as required until there is no more twist in the cable This twisting may not always be obvious to ensure that you can see any twisting that is occurring we recommend that he cable is cleaned and inspected regularly tis important to keep a regular back up your exisitng database To back up the database you must first connect the Field PC to your PC or mobile device Once connected browse to the SD card using he same procedure as transferring your RPP files Locate the file named DB_Inport2 sdf then copy and paste to a safe ocation on your PC 53 Part V Appendices Contents This section contains the following topics TORI a a a l SEE PAGE Appendix A Data Download Format and Manual Data Reduction DO is AppendxB o 5 Checksums o o 56 Calibration eae X Appendix A Data Download Format and Manual Data Reduction Soil
48. r probe comprises a power supply A D converters and two MEMS sensors MEMS Microelectromechanical Systems is a technology that uses miniaturised mechanical and electromechanical elements that are made using the techniques of microfabrication These microsensors convert a measured mechanical signal gravity g into a voltage signal enabling the system to take highly accurate and repeatable readings of lateral deflections The cable reel contains hard coded calibration factors logging electronics battery and system power supply and communicates via Bluetooth with the Field PC The system incorporates a remote handheld activator Key Fob which can be used in place of the Field PC to initiate readings giving a complete cable free reading and data transmitting system The Vertical Digital Inclinometer System is supplied with a cable gate which fits inside the pre installed inclinometer casing and supports the cable markers in an exact position for each reading The graduated cable of the standard unit has crimped colour coded markers every half metre metric version or two feet imperial version and a numerical marker every five metres or twenty feet which when used in conjunction with the cable gate provides highly accurate depth control The cable is reinforced with Kevlar giving strength and durability whilst remaining lightweight and is attached to the probe with a permanent waterproof moulding pioneered by Soil Instrum
49. re the cable gate fits securely within the casing You must not cut the casing if readings have been taking previously Soil Instruments recommend marking the AO direction on the inclinometer casing with a permanent marker to make sure the inclinometer is always read with the correct orientation Gently slide the probe into the inclinometer casing making sure both wheels are correctly aligned within the keyways Repeat this function with the upper wheel assembly Lower the inclinometer probe to the depth of the borehole by gently feeding the cable by hand until the inclinometer probe reaches depth making sure the probe does not fall or drop to the bottom of the borehole Do not allow the inclinometer probe to drop to the bottom of the borehole of its own accord as this will result in damage to the inclinometer probe components and calibration Fit the cable gate securely in the top of the casing whilst making sure he cable remains in the cut out section of the cable gate When the cable gate is securely fitted pull the cable up through the cut out section until the cable marker has passed the notch in the cable gate hen gently lower the cable back down and slide the marker into the notch When setting up for the first reading make sure the cable is aught and has no slack when first placed in the cable gate If the cable feels slack pull it up to the next half metre metric version or two feet imperial version cable marker until the cable f
50. rom the drop down menu Select Delete e A dialogue box will inform you that the borehole has been deleted Do not rename an existing borehole that is currently being used as any associated readings will be lost DELETE AN EXISTING SITE Should you need to delete an existing site enter In Port via Admin mode then select Change Site Select the particular site you wish to delete and go to Action Delete this site Before deletion can be completed you will need to select the site again by tapping Change site then choosing the corresponding site from the drop down list Once this action has been completed the site will be available for deletion Deleting a site will delete all site details including all boreholes and readings associated with the site Taking Readings USER MODE When the site and borehole information has been set up you are ready to take readings with In Port software Make sure you have thoroughly familiarised yourself with the correct procedures for using the Digital Inclinometer System outlined in this manual before proceeding to take readings Please refer to Part Il Detailed Digital Inclinometer System User Guide in this manual for more details Turn on the inclinometer reel and Field PC making sure that Bluetooth is enabled on the Field PC Start In Port and select User mode then press Go The Bluetooth Comms Ready LED wil
51. rt2 sdf Before re installing In Port it is important to back up your exisitng database To back up the database you must first connect the Field PC to your PC or mobile device Once connected browse to the SD card using the same procedure as transferring your RPP files Locate the file named DB_Inport2 sdf then copy and paste to a safe location on your PC INSTALLING IN PORT FROM THE SD CARD RESTORING YOUR SURVEY DATABASE To re install In Port software use the File Explorer program to navigate to the SD card as follows e Tap on the Windows icon and select File Explorer from the drop down menu e Choose My Device from the top left drop down menu if this is not visible click on the first item in the drop down list and repeat until My Device is visible e Click on SD Card e Two programs must be installed using the following procedure 1 Installsqlce30 ppc wce4 armv4 cab 2 Restart the Field PC 3 Install In Port Vxxxx cab where xxxx is the version number of In Port e To install the software click on the name of the item once and wait until the installation is complete before proceeding If either install displays a message telling you the program already exists click yes when asked if it is OK to overwrite e When prompted install the files onto the Device not the SD Card The program will now be displayed in the Program Files
52. screen but may not appear in the Start menu as the menu contains a limit on the number of programs to display This can be rectified by tapping Start and selecting Settings Tap on the Personal tab and select Menus You can choose which items to display in the Start menu by ticking and un ticking the available options Once the software has been re installed you can restore the database you previously backed up Locate the file named DB_Inport2 sdf that you copied previously to your PC then copy and paste it back to the SD Card You will receive a message asking for confirmation to overwrite the existing database select OK The original database has now been restored Re installing In Port software will overwrite any existing database Make sure that the database is copied elsewhere before re installing If the Field PC freezes you will need to carry out a soft reset To perform a soft reset hold down the on off button for 10 seconds until the Field PC restarts 51 Part IV Maintenance Guide Contents This section contains the following topics TOPIC O 000 SEE PAGE Maintaining the Vertical Digital Inclinometer System es Routine Maintenance Dee eee Do 33 Cable Maintenance oe Maintaining the Vertical Digital Inclinometer System ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CABLE MAINTENANCE BACKING UP YOUR SURVEY DATABASE Although the Digital Inclinom
53. site environment than standard PDAs Personal Digital Assistant The Field PC will be supplied with In Port software already installed Please refer to Part Ill Detailed Software Guide in this manual for more details The Field PC battery life is dependent on the backlight settings the ambient temperature state of charge and the way in which the system is used As a guide to battery life the Field PC and Digital Inclinometer System were tested in our factory with the inclinometer system transmitting readings to the Field PC every ten seconds as quickly as the fastest operator could use the instrument in the field This test resulted in the battery life data presented in the following chart It is important to remember that all batteries decay over time therefore it may be necessary to replace the Field PC battery after 12 to 18 months of use depending on site and user requirements The data displayed in the following chart is a guide and actual performance may vary Archer Field PC Battery Test Reading at 10 Second Intervals 100 90 4 80 70 4 60 4 50 4 40 4 Field PC Battery Level 30 4 20 4 Brightness at 100 Brightness at 50 PL Time in Hours 23 24 TAKING READINGS If the Field PC has not been used for a prolonged period of time it may lose battery power The Field PC is designed to retain programs even if the battery
54. t be overcharged Soil Instruments recommend you place the system on charge after each use DOWNLOADING READINGS e Connect the Field PC to your PC or mobile device e Open In Port software e Enter Admin Mode Define sites and boreholes e Click GO e Select Action Download Readings e Select the site using the drop down menu Select All Readings or Just new ones e Select your preferred option in the Delete function e Click START If you are running Windows XP you will need to install Activesync Windows versions 7 8 or Vista include Windows Mobile Device Center as part of the operating system therefore Activesync is not required Activesync can be downloaded from www itmsoilsupport com e Open ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center depending on your operating system e Browse to the SD Card e Copy the RPP files to your PC Soil Instruments strongly recommend that you delete the RPP files from the database in In Port once readings have been confirmed as transferred to your PC Please refer to Part Il Detailed Digital Inclinometer System User Guide in this manual for more details 17 Part Il Detailed Digital Inclinometer ystem User Guide Contents This section contains the following topics T PICO 0 SEE PAGE Digital Inclinometer Cable Reel Hub o a ote Overview o o
55. the keyboard for input To use the virtual keyboard simply tap the required key Tap the Shift button for a single upper case letter or special character or tap on CAP for continuous entering of capital letters More special characters including accented letters are available by tapping the au icon Before starting to use the virtual keyboard ensure the cursor is positioned at the point where you need the text to appear by tapping that point on the screen The Start Screen BLUETOOTH STATUS When the Field PC is turned on you will be presented with the Start screen with a menu displayed on the left hand side g Start Wednesday 28 July 2010 Calendar Contacts The Bluetooth icon is contained within this menu informing you of the current Bluetooth status To change the Bluetooth status tap on the wireless icon as PAIRING THE DEVICES This will take you to the Wireless Manager screen where you can turn Bluetooth On or Off by tapping once on the Bluetooth bar Wireless Manager Tai 16 49 X Bluetooth 8 On Done E Menu When you have set the required Bluetooth status close this window by tapping on the Edicon at the top right hand side of screen The Field PC and Digital Inclinometer System are shipped fully paired and ready for use The Comms Ready light should illuminate blue on the inclinometer hub when you enter User
56. the site you wish to survey by selecting the site name from the drop down menu You can enter a three character Operator ID for user identification purposes however you are not required to enter any information in this field The Operator ID appears in the downloaded data files There is a Wait until stable option available within this screen which will enable the programs stabilisation check If this option is selected In Port software will wait for ninety seconds then cause repeated readings to be taken thirty seconds apart until two successive readings are within 0 02 mm of each other It will also carry out the same test when the probe is rotated 180 degrees and the A180 direction is read When enabled the Wait until stable function will be active for every borehole within the selected site and cannot be ticked or un ticked for an individual borehole To save time when reading multiple boreholes Soil Instruments recommends you exit User mode and disable this function after you have completed one complete set of readings on the first borehole Once the site has been chosen click the Get Readings button to continue This will take you to the screen where the readings are taken Choose the first borehole to read from the drop down menu gt FormUse2 4 d 14 38 In_Port Readings Borehole name ais ia i wo Depth L Checksum Go back To a Battery level Actions
57. tified by checking the silver label on the probe or the back of the inclinometer reel 41 42 DELE EXIST BORE TE AN NG HOLE Metric must always be selected when using Inclined and Horizontal Digital Inclinometer Systems Check the silver label on the probe or the back of the inclinometer reel if you are unsure of your system type Select the Probe Length Interval between reading points Select the system type orientation Vertical Inclined and Horizontal Choose the correct type from the drop down list Check the silver label on the probe or the back of the inclinometer reel if you are unsure of your system type Enter a three character code for the AO mm direction The 3 character code for the AO mm direction will be displayed in any drop down list of boreholes as a reminder to the user of the correct probe orientation Tap Save When all the borehole information specified in the previous screen has been defined a message to that effect will be displayed Should you need to delete an existing borehole enter In Port via Admin mode and follow the procedure outlined below e Select Change Site e Select the site containing the borehole from the drop down menu e Tap Read e Tap Set up boreholes e A dialogue box will inform you that all holes are now set up if all boreholes have been previously defined e Select the borehole you wish to delete f
58. topics TOPIC Oo Oo SEE PAGE Introduction 7 Important information 7 System Description o AN 8 Things You Need to Know About the Vertical Digital Inclinometer System 8 Features o o 8 Benefits 8 System Components 9 The Vertical Digital Inclinometer System 9 Details of the Vertical Digital Inclinometer System 10 Quick Start Guide to Using the Vertical Digital Inclinometer System 11 Before You Go to Site tee ae 11 When You Are in the Field o O 12 When You Are in the Office o O 16 Downloading Readings a OO 17 Introduction Important information The following symbols are used throughout the manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION PRODUCT CHANGES WARRANTY DISPOSAL OV AD QUESTION WARNING Important Failure to adhere to the warnings in this manual may result in network disruption and possible data loss Failure to observe the warning may result in injury product malfunction unexpected readings or damage to the product that may invalidate its warranty Tips give additional information that may be helpful when using the Vertical Digital Inclinometer System Soil Instruments has an on going policy of design review and reserves the right to amend the design of their product and this instruction manual without notice Refer to our terms and conditions of sale for warranty information The batteries are a consumable item and are excluded from the warranty Products marked with the gum sym
59. we strongly recommend reversing any rotation that the cable is subjected to immediately To reverse a build up of cable twist lay out the cable and rotate the probe until the cable is straight This should be done in a clean environment When this process has been completed for the A180 readings a dialogue box will inform you that the borehole readings are complete Click OK to complete the survey To start another survey within the same site simply click on the drop down field and select the next borehole you wish to read If you have a different site to survey you can select Action Start again new probe which will return you to the start up screen after automatically closing any open Bluetooth connections If you have completed all the surveys select Action Exit Please refer to Part Ill Detailed Software Guide in this manual for details on downloading readings 31 Part Ill Detailed Software Guide Contents This section contains the following topics TOPIC o o o SEE PAGE In Port Field PC Software 38 Overview 33 Interacting with the Software BA The Stylus 34 The Virtual Keyboard o o 34 The Start Screen o o 34 Bluetooth Status o o 34 Pairing the Devices e o os 35 Registering the Key Fob to the Inclinometer Reel 38 Starting In Port Software 39 Start Up Screen 89 Admin Mode 40 _ Borehole Set Up Screen 41 _ Adding Boreholes to a Site 4 Delete an Existi

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