Vermeer ® Interragator® II Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) System ACS Operator’s Manual Interragator_II_o2_01 Serial No. 178 Order No. 105400T23 Cabled No.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules: Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device many not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, Including interference that may cause undesired operation Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
INTRODUCTION This manual contains operation instructions for the Interragator II Ground Penetrating Radar System. The instructions, illustrations, and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at time of publication. Your system may have product improvements and options not yet contained in this manual. To provide a better view, certain photographs or illustrations in this manual may show the GPR system partially assembled. Never operate the system in this condition.
Vermeer Manufacturing Company ❏ Check to request OPERATOR’S MANUAL 18 Model: 19 Serial No.: Customer Type Information: (Which of the following best describes you as a customer?) 1b. * If City/County/State, indicate primary work performed (Please check one box) ❏ a. Electric ❏ c. Highway Department ❏ e. Parks and Recreation ❏ b. Streets and Sanitation❏ d. Water / Sewer ❏ f. Landfill ❏ g. Other --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1c.
SERVICE Do not attempt to service this system without the assistance of a Vermeer dealer. This is a complex machine which often involves complex service procedures. There are also many components which are not user-serviceable. Do not attempt any service which you do not fully understand, nor any service that you cannot do accurately and safely without proper tools and equipment. If you encounter a problem that you do not understand or cannot solve, contact your Vermeer dealer.
RETAIL PURCHASER RESPONSIBILITY: This Limited Warranty requires proper maintenance and periodic inspections of the Industrial Equipment as indicated in the Operator’s Manual furnished with each new Industrial Equipment. The cost of routine or required maintenance and services is the responsibility of the retail purchaser. The retail purchaser is required to keep documented evidence that these services were performed.
7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) Transportation costs, if any, of transporting to the Vermeer dealer. The travel time of the Vermeer dealer’s service personnel to make a repair on the retail purchaser’s site or other location. In no event shall Vermeer’s liability exceed the purchase price of the product.
warranty, are warranted to be free from defects of material for ninety (90) days or the part will be repaired or replaced, without labor coverage for removal or reinstallation.
PATENTS This machine may be covered by one or more of the following patents: CA D 79,593 US Pat. #5,074,063 US Pat. #5,611,496 US Pat. #5,950,942 US Pat. #6,360,830 CC 95 914 404.5 US Pat. #5,088,532 US Pat. #5,657,803 US Pat. #6,014,996 US Pat. #6,367,564 CC ZL96195734.4 US Pat. #5,205,181 US Pat. #5,659,985 US Pat. #6,050,350 US Pat. #6,374,928 DE 696 11 846 US Pat. #5,219,380 US Pat. #5,687,807 US Pat. #6,109,367 US Pat. #6,382,330 DE Des. 96 006 85.4 US Pat. #5,237,888 US Pat.
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Receiving and Delivery Report DEALER PREP Check or perform the following: General ___ Check that all loose items are included with the system. ___ Ensure Operator’s Manual is with the system. ___ Check for shipping damage or shortage. ___ Check decal condition. ___ Check all phases of operation. ___ Complete “Dealer/Customer Information,” page -ii ___ Complete “Identification Number - Record,” page -ii.
DEALER/CUSTOMER INFORMATION dealer: owner: address: address: city: city: state/province: state/province: zip/postal code: zip/postal code: country: country: IDENTIFICATION NUMBER - RECORD Antenna Model Number Serial Number ii Receiving and Delivery Report Interragator II GPR System
Thermal Printer Model Number Serial Number Interragator II GPR System Model Number Serial Number Interragator II GPR System Receiving and Delivery Report iii
Panasonic Toughbook Computer Model Number Serial Number Cart Model Number Serial Number DELIVERY Check, perform, and review the following with the customer: iv ___ overview of how the system works ___ system safety Receiving and Delivery Report Interragator II GPR System
Bill of Materials MATERIALS LIST Item Number 296250373 286810001 286811001 296268529 286863001 296250359 286812001 296268530 296268531 296268532 296268533 286817001 286818001 296268534 296268535 286864001 286820001 296250374 296250434 Description of Part Interragator II GPR System (GPR200) w/ 300 MHz Antenna, Deployment Cart, and Toughbook Computer Interragator II 300 MHz Antenna Antenna Housing Antenna Housing w/ Skid Plate Runners Antenna Mounting Knobs (Locating Boss) Skid Plate Runners Kit, plastic Int
Item Number 142410001 296250436 296250437 296268537 286813001 296250438 286815001 296268541 296268542 296250363 296268543 296268544 296268545 296268546 296268547 296268548 296268549 296268550 296268553 296268554 296250291 296268555 296250366 vi Description of Part Operator's Manual Box Cart Handle Arms, fiberglass Plunger Pins (for cart handle adjustment) Storage Compartment Cover w/ hinge Deployment Cart Handle Handle Pins Cable Ties, Velcro Computer Mounting Plate Assembly incl.
Item Number 296268556 296250371 278519001 296268558 296250441 286869001 296268559 296250442 296268560 296268561 296268562 286861001 286829001 286830001 286831001 286832001 296268563 286865001 286833001 296250444 296268567 296268568 Description of Part Sunshade for CF-28 Toughbook 12 VDC “Smart” Battery Battery Charger Battery only; without wiring harness or pouch Battery Wiring Harness w/ “smart” circuit Auto Adapter / Inverter (400W, 2 outlet) Battery Replacement Kit (battery only and inverter) Connector
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Receiving and Delivery Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Dealer Prep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Dealer/Customer Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Identification Number - Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Data Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-2 File Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-2 Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-2 Information - Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-3 Antenna Initialization - Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-3 Soil Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
File Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-1 Data File Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-1 File Deletion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-2 Data Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-1 Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65-1 Single Buried Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery/Connector Board - Install/Replace . . . . . . . . . Hirschman (2-Pin Battery) Connector - Wire . . . . . . . . Connector Cover and Bottom Plate - Install . . . . . . . . Storage Compartment Cover - Replace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cart Wheel - Replace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Survey Wheel Encoder - Replace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Survey Wheel Encoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Survey Wheel Encoder - Remove . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section 10: Safety Messages General safety messages appear in this Safety Messages section. Specific safety messages are located in appropriate sections of the manual where a potential hazard may occur if the instructions or procedures are not followed. A signal word “DANGER”, “WARNING”, or “CAUTION” is used with the safety alert symbol. Safety signs with signal word “DANGER”, “WARNING”, or “CAUTION” are located near specific hazards.
WARNING: Read Operator’s Manual and safety signs before operating machine. WARNING: Check machine before operating. Machine must be in good operating condition and all safety equipment installed and functioning properly. WARNING: The accuracy of the data obtained by the Interragator II GPS system is highly dependent upon accurate data gathering, data input, and proper use of the software.
WARNING: Always contact your local One-Call system before the start of your digging project. The Interragator II GPS system is intended to be used with other utility locating methods, such as the use of the One-Call system and potholing. Electric shock or gas explosion can kill. Before you start any digging project, don’t forget to call the local One-Call system in your area and any utility company that does not subscribe to the One-Call system.
WARNING: Failure to follow any of the preceding safety instructions, or those that follow within this manual, could result in serious injury or death. This system is to be used only for those purposes for which it was intended, as explained in this Operator’s Manual.
