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Safety and Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. US Radar Inc. assumes no liability for any injuries or damage caused by proper or improper operation of its equipment, regardless of any system defects.
STEP 1: TURN Power ON 1. Press the illuminating switch on back of the antenna. 2. Turn on the controller PC.
STEP 3: Set Up the Antenna 1. From the Settings menu, touch Antenna 2. Touch the Auto Config button.
3. When complete the following message will display. If a valid Pulse Position is not set, please redo Step 2. Note: It is a good idea to perform Auto Configuration before commencing work at each new site. 4. Touch the OK button.
5. Touch the OK button to return to the Settings Menu. 6. Touch the Back button to return to the Main Menu.
STEP 4: Set Radar Survey Parameters 1.
2. The Survey Settings screen will display. A B C D A This field indicates the filename that will be assigned to this survey file if you choose to record the data. B Under Mode, if you have a choice of Single Line and Multi Line (Area), make sure that the Single Line option is selected. Note: Multi-Line is used for acquiring 3D surveys, and requires a license from US Radar. C Vertical Settings affects vertical measurements.
STEP 5: Starting and Stopping a Radar Survey 1 4 3 2 Primary Functions 1. Recording Controls 2. Flat Gain 3. Depth Scales 4. Dotted Lines representing surface of the material being scanned.
A C D E B Advanced functions A. Selected Algorithms – These affect how the data appears on screen. B. Algorithm Manager – This is where algorithms can be selected and deselected. C. Menu – Contains the following: a. Image – This takes a snapshot of the screen b. Show interval – This displays markers at a fixed interval c. Measure Distance – This allows you to measure between points. d. Depth Calibration – This allows you to calibrate depth D.
To begin a survey: 1. Touch the Start button to start a radar scan. 2. Push the Radar System forward. Data will feed right to left on the screen.
3. Use Flat Gain to adjust contrast of displayed data.
STEP 6: Ending a Radar Survey 1. Touch the Stop button to end a radar scan. 2. Press Save to save your file. 3. Touch the Close button to exit the radar file. 4. From the Main Menu, touch the Exit button to end the survey session.
STEP 7: Turning Off the System 1. Either Select 'Yes' when prompted to shut down the system, or select Shut Down from the Windows Start menu. 2. Press the illuminated power switch on the antenna.
Introduction to Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Data With a minimal amount of training and practice, it is possible for most operators to become proficient at reading raw GPR data in less than a day. First, it is essential to understand that the radar signal spreads in a fan shape when it is transmitted. Because of this, an object will be visible to the radar before and after the radar is directly over it. This is the reason that a point-shaped object will show up as a hyperbola (arc shape).
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