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DAQlink III System User`s Manual

1. vossos 122 uH M 123 8 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS eeeeeeeeeeeeeee nennen nnne nnne nnne nnn nnn nnns 124 8 1 OPEIONS 124 8 2 DAQlink III Specifications 4 ccce eese eese eese eese ense en setas tta stas tn setas tasto etse ta setas etas etas ene senes enaea 125 9 SCHEMA T G S EA 126 9 1 DAQlink Connector wiring ccccsessessesccsscsscessesesssscssssssscsssescessnsssssssssescsscescessnsssssssssessessoscoseoss 126 9 2 DAQlink panel wiring Version 1 eeeeee esee eee eese teen entente sensns tassa tse ts sensns tosta senses esses etn suue 127 9 3 DAQlink panel wiring Version 2 eres esee eene eese en sentent tns tns tn senses tse es sensn con non noc noo sees es eta suue 128 9 4 Trigger UE un LH n M 2 129 9 5 PT 22 55 Connector c 130 6 User s Manual 1 Introduction 1 1 System Description The DAQlink III system is a multiple channel 24 bit analog to digital acquisition system Each DAQlink III unit can have 1 to 24 independent analog channels Multiple DAQlink units can be connected together for increased number of channels The DAQlink III uses standard 10 100 Base RJ45 network connection and standard TCP IP network protocol The DAQlink III can be connected to any standard network configuration The DAQlink III has provi
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3. 590 it gt 5 2005709 11 Apr 2008 211727 370 GPRMC 221326 4 3646 0769 N 09702 9923 W 000 0 000 0 090408 004 3 E 58 6 2005712 11 Apr 2008 21 19 35 0 00 GPGGA 221326 3646 0769 N 09702 9923 w 1 08 1 4 305 8 M 26 7 M 73 ee 2005715 11 Apr 2008 22 01 25 5 50 8 2005716 11 Apr 2008 220153 220 Chan Name Type Em DE fe IE 9 2005720 11 Apr 2008 22 03 32 0 00 Auto 1 Chan 1 5 1 0 3997729 10 2005725 12Apr2008 15 38 50 6 00 Hitno connection ch 20 noise 2 Chan 2 5 1 0 3973860 11 2005726 12Apr 2008 16 07 49 2 40 Open input TB a removed from 55 pin 3 Chan 3 5 1 0 3988630 12 2005727 12Apr2008 16 14 46 350 TB removed from 55 pin CC GG DD connecte 4 Chan4 5 1 0 4034469 13 2005731 12Apr2008 20 38 19 540 Chassis GND connected 5 Chan5 5 1 0 4026550 14 2005734 12 Apr2008 20 42 55 270 TB A disconnected from 55pin Chassis connect 6 Chan6 5 1 0 3969959 15 2005738 12Apr 2008 21 11 08 320 TB A connected chassis to battery noise back 7 Chan 5 1 0 4010539 16 2005754 13Apr 2008 14 55 38 280 TB A removed NO Chassis GND 8 Chan8 5 1 0 3995420 17 2005755 13Apr 2008 14 56 20 330 TB A removed 2K to chassis GND 9 Chan 9 5 1 0 4033949 18 2005756 13Apr2008 145742 280 TB A removed 0 ohms to chassis GND 10 Chan 10 5 1 0 3985840 19 2005757 13Apr2008 14 58 36 220 TB A removed 200 ohms to chassis GND 11 Chan 11 5 1 0 3997419 20 2005758 13Apr 2008 14 59 14 9 20 TB removed 1K ohms to chassis GND 12 Chan 12 5 1 0 4016670 21 2005760 13Apr 2008 15
4. Chan 6 DAQ 137 Chan 7 DAQ 137 Chan 8 DAQ 137 37 O Spectrum ctrF2 Shows signal spectrum in frequency domain The time window allows performing a spectrum analysis on a time window An entry of 1 to 2 performs the spectrum on the data between 1 and 2 seconds An entry of 1 to 1 performs analysis on the whole trace Plot Properties Chan 1 DAQ 137 Chan 2 DAQ 137 Chan 3 DAG 137 Chan 4 DAQ 137 Chan 5 DAQ 137 Chan 6 DAG 137 Chan 7 DAQ 137 58 User s Manual mnes tg zov Select correlation to display correlation phase of correlation envelope of correlation or spectrum of correlation Also correlated Seismic Plots can be displayed The correlation will be performed using the channel defined in the DAQ units type field Reference Other channels can be selected with the assigned reference pull down menu Seismic Plot can be shown in Vertical or Horizontal display Also peaks of signals can be clipped Plot Properties O O O O OO x Signal Spectrum Correlation Channels Y 1 Chan 1 DAQ 137 JV Seismic Plot Y 2 Chan 2 DAQ 137 v 3 Chan 3 DAQ 137 Orientatio v 4 Chan 4 DAQ 137 v 5 Chan 5 DAG 137 C Vettical Y 6 Chan B DAG 137 v 7 Chan 7 DAQ 137 Horizontal Y 8 Chan 8 DAQ 137 Clip Channels gt Reference Channel Listen Tim Assigned Ref we a sec X Cancel 59 5 4 2 Plot
5. N to discard data Wait for Real Time Noise Monitor to show Low Noise Hit Strike Plate with Hammer System will display first Hit data If data is OK Press Y to save it to database and add to stack Press N to discard data System will Display Stacked Data Repeat Hit Sequence until Stacked data is OK To Save Stacked data before total number of Hits entered in stack menu Press ESC to Stop Acquisition Press F2 to Save Stack and Clear Stack Counter After Saving Stack then Move to next Shot Point and repeat Hit Sequence 89 5 9 Vscope HotKeys The following Hotkeys can be used with the Vscope Program These HotKeys allow quick access to functions without having to use the mouse and the mouse buttons A Start Acquisition ESC Stops Acquisition also exits some menus Ctrl S Save Data to database Ctrl O Open Database Explorer to load record Ctrl R Repeat Start Auto Start On Off Stack Hot Keys used when Auto Stack selected Esc Stops Acquisition Ctrl L Clears Stack resets counter Ctrl S Save Stack at anytime F2 Save and Start new Stack Confirm Save Menu Y Enter Save N Esc Do Not Save Confirm Stacking Y Enter Add to stack N Esc Do Not add to stack Plots Ctrl N new plot Ctrl P invert plot On Off
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7. Auto Trigger When auto trigger is selected the DAQlink III unit starts acquiring as soon as the start command is processed Trigger on Time Break When Trigger on Time Break is selected the DAQlink III unit receives and processes the start command from the computer it then waits for a signal on the Time break line before it starts to acquire data The time break circuit uses a differential input circuit At least 3 volts should be applied for reliable triggering The unit can either trigger on a low going high voltage or a high going low voltage Must enter trigger level Typically 3 3 volts is used with a hammer switch Trigger on Input Channel When trigger on input channel is selected the DAQlink III unit receives and processes the start command from the computer it then waits for the threshold voltage on the selected channel to be exceeded Trigger on AUX Input The DAQlink III version 2 units have a second auxiliary input for triggering on an external geophone The gain on the auxiliary input is set to x10 so a smaller signal can be used for triggering Set the threshold value for desired trigger level Example if 0 01 volt triggering is desired for geophone triggering then enter Threshold 0 01 volts The auxiliary Geophone input is wired to the 19 pin connector pin M and pin N Trigger on PPS Pulse In this mode the DAQlink III uses the GPS time to trigger the unit The Timer data determines when the DAQlink III
8. Ctrl D remove DC offset On Off Ctrl X Axis settings Ctrl F Full view Real Time Noise Monitor N enables disables Real Time Noise for the Noise Bar Graph Filters Ctrl T High Cut On Off Ctrl Z Low Cut On Off Ctrl Y Notch On Off 90 User s Manual Seismic Plot Increase amplitude Decrease amplitude gt Stretch in time P Compress in time Home To the first trace End To the last trace PgUp PgDn Move up and down Arrows Move cursor Ctrl Arrows Scroll plot slowly Sift Ctrl Arrows Scroll plot fast Roll F4 Roll Up F3 Roll Down Ctrl F3 Roll to beginning Ctrl F4 Roll to end Other Hot Keys in main window D Device P Preferences U Auto Save settings S Stacking settings Most of controls in any of these windows have short cut key underlined It can be used with Alt and in most cases even without it For example press Q to get to DAQ Settings in Device window High Cut Filter is Ctrl T Real time RMS Noise is controlled with N key 91 5 10 Geophone and Line Test The DAQlink III has a built in Geophone Test and Line test feature This test performs a Pulse Test on all of the geophones The results of the test are shown on a bar graph at the bottom of the Screen Press F10 to open the Geophone Test bar graphs Pr
9. external connection Select the correct GPS configuration The DAQlink III is designed to have an external GPS receiver connected to the 4 pin connector on the DAQlink III unit The GPS receiver can be connected to the 4 pin GPS connector using the PT06A 08 4P The normal Seismic Source GPS receiver is setup for 19 200 baud To operate another brand of GPS receiver the receiver must be setup with third party software for the following e RS232 serial at 4800 9600 or 19 2 K baud e GPGGA and GPRMC messages do no enable any other message e PPS pulse TTL level pulse per second Connect the GPS receiver to the 4 pin GPS receiver 4pin GPS Connector PTOGA 08 4P 4 pin GPS Connector A Battery A B RS232 Receive B C PPS pulse C D GND D 39 On the Vscope software go to options Device DAQ settings GPS menu Press Get Position will update serial string The data in the top window will show the serial data from the GPS receiver Select the correct baud rate to view the serial data from the receiver When a valid GPGGA message is received Must have valid position then the data will update when the Get Position Button is pressed A valid PPS pulse is required for the DAQlink III to trigger on PPS or Trigger on GPS time to operate If a valid PPS does not occur a No PPS message will appear in the GGA string window Figure 4 3 5 Device GPS 40 User s Manual 4 3
10. filter is selected The setup for each filter can be found under the pull down menu Option Preference The pass band and stop band frequencies for the Highpass and Lowpass filters can be set The Notch Filters Center Frequency and the width can also be set x General Auto Save FileExpot Stack Hes 7 Rol Lock High Cut Filter Pass Band Hz 0 Low Cut Filter 100 Pass Band Hz 5 60 Notch Filter Center Frequency Hz Export filtered data if filter enabled Remove DC offset when exporting x Cancel Figure 5 4 7 Filter Selection There are two additional options for exporting the data Normally the remove DC offset when exporting is always enabled The Export filtered data if filter is enabled selection is normally not enabled When enabled the exported SEG Y or SEG 2 data will have the filters applied Normally the raw data is exported and filtering is done by the processing center 67 5 4 8 General Settings The General Settings menu allows the user to select either the A D units Volts or some other display unit which was setup in the DAQlink III configuration For normal Seismic operation A D units should be used Show Caption Buttons allows the Toolbar Menu to be easier to use WinPcap network drive this network driver allows the program to receive data much faster over the Ethernet connection This driver is required when doing
11. 10 57 2 70 TB A removed 1K ohms to chassis GND Test 13 Chan 13 5 1 0 3944879 14 Chan 14 5 1 0 3964420 15 Chan 15 5 1 0 3971319 16 Chan 16 5 1 0 3971410 17 Chan 17 5 1 0 3977069 18 Chan 18 5 1 0 4012540 iL pm 19 Chan 19 5 1 0 4011250 File Number GPS Time Valid GPS 20 Chan 20 5 1 0 3980350 0 4 9 2008 10 13 26 PM iv 21 Chan 21 5 1 0 4010279 22 Chan 22 5 1 0 3990159 x Y FieNum ShotID EPID Line Station Latitude Longitude Altitude a 23 Chan 23 5 1 Ol 3982419 E Y 8 g D D 9 24 Chan 24 5 1 0 3871750 zl y DAQ Config Channel Config X Close 48 Figure 5 3 2 DAQlink III and Channel Configuration User s Manual 5 3 3 Import and Export Data The import and export functions located in File menu allow for data to be exported or imported to different projects or to different applications The VScope currently offers the option for the following import and export files e VScope data files vs2 use this selection when moving data from one project to another or from one computer running the VScope program to another e Space delimited files csv use this selection when importing or exporting file to third party software such as spreadsheet software e g Microsoft Excel and so on e Sercel VQC88 files dat use this selection when importing or exporting data to be used on Sercel VQC88 analysis program e Pelton Force Meter Files fmr use this selection when importing or exporting data to be
12. 6 DAQlink III Calibration The DAQlink III preamplifiers can be set for different fixed gain settings In addition to this fixed gain setting there is a software gain setting that is set by the user in the acquisition menu To compensate for the different gains on the amplifier boards a software calibration number is entered at the factory These entries are normally set once by the manufacturer If you need different gain settings please consult the factory to adjust calibration numbers and amplifier gain settings The Gains have been calibrated for both the High and Low Gain settings Standard Gains for the DAQlink III are e Low Gain Setting is 3 58 volts peak to peak e High Gain Setting is 0 11volts peak to peak Calibration Table below shows standard gains Configuration DAQ 1015 Current 7 xj Acquisition Trigger Order Analog Output GPS Calibration Advanced Channel Calibration Low Gain Calibration High Gain sd 9 2014479 2013230 2010440 2006590 2013330 2015610 1336133 1336553 2022823 2016589 2004230 2000389 1385583 1983800 2011843 2017733 1380633 1382343 2006190 2008960 2008533 2015210 2011750 2009360 2005450 2006940 X Cancel Figure 4 3 6 Device Calibration 41 Optional Gains are available Calibration Table below shows e Low Gain at 1 79 volts peak to peak 2 x less than standard e High Gain is 0 22 volts peak to peak about 2 x more than standard Configuration DAQ 10
13. 83 Auto Save Menu Options Preference Auto Save Menu Allows data to be automatically saved to database or exported to SEG Y or SEG 2 data Example shows saving all data to database and SEG Y files Large number of records in database can slow system The database storing can be unselected to speed up system with large number of records Viewing and confirming before saving This function requires that all data be viewed before saving Preferences SEGY y C DAGlink IIINSoftware v5 cope2405 84 User s Manual File Export Menu Options Preference File Export Menu This menu selects the naming option for the SEG Y file names references 85 Stack Menu Options Preference Stack menu This menu selects the options for the automatic stack function Data stored in database can also be stacked at a later time to eliminate bad records To speed up field acquisition it is sometimes desirable to save all records and stack and review data in the office Example shows saving and exporting Stacked records to database and SEG Y files Number of Hits at one location is set to 10 This is normally set to a larger number than required to allow large number of automated hits at one location The Stacked Data will be viewed after every Hit and if the stack looks OK then the Stack can be saved early by pressing the ESC key to stop automatic functions then the F2 key to save and reset the stack pref
14. Cable and Geophones GPS connected to 4 pin GPS connector Nel 2 2 Single DAQlink III Configuration Cable Connections Connect DAQlink III to computer with patch cable provided e Connect 11 18 VDC supply to DAQlink III cable e Note The DAQlink IIPs Battery LED s will show the status of the battery voltage e Green Flash battery voltage is above 12 volts e Amber Flash battery voltage is between 10and 12 volts e Red Flash battery voltage is below 10 volts Connect the Trigger cable to the trigger source e Connect the Analog input cable Spread Cable and Geophones 10 User s Manual 2 3 Multiple DAQlink III Unit Operation Multiple DAQlink III units can be operated simultaneously A Single DAQlink III can used to acquire up to 24 channels Two DAQlink IIIs are required to acquire 48 channels while ten DAQlink IIIs are required to record 240 channels The GPS receiver on each DAQlink III is normally used to synchronize the multiple units The wired Trigger input can be used to synchronize multiple units if GPS signal is not available The GPS time of the trigger event can be sent via the Ethernet connection to all of the DAQlink III units if one DAQlink III unit triggers then all of the DAQlink III units will be commanded to trigger at the same time With GPS timing synchronization the DAQlink III units only require an Ethernet connection to acquire seismic data with multiple DAQlink III units The Ethernet connection c
15. Configuration shows each channels setup for the DAQlink III unit selected in the DAQlink Configuration The DAQ Configuration includes the following information e Serial Each DAQ Link has a unique device serial number This number is stored to database to provide a unique identification for each record e Record Each DAQ Link unit increments a counter every time it acquires data This record number along with the device provides a unique identification for each record e Acquisition Time Length of record in seconds e GPS Data Latitude Longitude Altitude and Time from the GPS receiver e Valid GPS Shows if a valid GPS position was used for this record e X Y FileNum Shows data received from a Master Recording System This is used to associate files recorded with the DAQlink III units to the Master Recorder When using the database and exporting SEG Y files the Index number of the database is used as File Number ELDTTITUTHECTUDIDTO 4 S X 9 M Ali File Edit View DAQ Remote E gt GES SHAS sas Index D tDate Start Time Start Delay Comment a DAQ Name Serial Record Length Sample Interval GPS Date Lat a DAQ 1005 1005 18848 dl 1 4 9 2008 10 13 26 PM 3646 076988 2 2005701 O9Apr 2008 22 13 23 1 10 DAQ 1004 1004 63077 1 1 M 4 9 2008 10 13 25 PM 3646 07691 3 2005703 O9Apr 2008 22 13 30 1 00 4 2005707 11 Apr 2008 211425
16. For velocity studies and strong motion the display can be changed to show velocity or any other unit Same Settings in all Channels clicking this will copy all of the highlighted settings to all of the other channels Standalone button should be checked when DAQlink III is acquiring data in standalone mode In this mode the DAQlink III stores the data to the internal compact flash memory It does not require a computer to be connected to acquire data After the data is acquired the DAQlink III is reconnected to a computer running the Vscope program and the data from the internal compact flash memory can be downloaded to the computer ES Acquisition Trigger Order Analog Output GPS Calibration Advanced Channels Total 24 On Name Type Gain Input Units Scale Chan11 w Generic mL IINE NNNONENNU 12 V Chan12 v Generic 16 Normal V 1 Same settings in all channels Sample Interval 2 msec Low Cut Filter 2 i Hz Acquisition Time 1 sec Standalone Mode x Cancel Figure 4 3 1 Device Acquisition Menu Low Cut Filter This selection enables the Low cut Filter in the DAQlink III unit Normal setting for Seismic Acquisition is 2 Hz This is a single pole filter with 2 Hz being the 3 dB point 34 User s Manual 4 3 2 Trigger Menu Advance Mode The trigger menu is used for all acquisition The trigger can be set to one of the following selections 35
17. Lu The polarity of all of the data is inverted when Negative is shown This extra Toolbar button is enabled in the Options Preference Stack Menu The Stack Menu s Enable Polarity Selection for Stacking will enable and extra button in the Vscope Toolbar which will invert all of the data Ctrl P will toggle from Positive to Negative 54 User s Manual 5 3 7 Near Trace Gather While in the Database menu select the records to use for the Near Trace Gather by highlighting each record Database Explorer Local Database File Edit View DAQ Remote Load Stacked Near Trace Gather Sz AR S E tart Date Start Time Start Delay Comment Aug 2007 13 23 16 7 00 294 reverse polarity i Aug 2007 13 25 28 6 10 Box 294 is OK now Export Aug 2007 1131044 690 OK at strart then reverse lost data SavePicks Aug 2007 13 40 28 5 40 UH 540 metre w 1 x 0 11 kg charge uphole 30 5 Aug 2007 11 33 02 5 60 UH 1 60 metre w 2x0 11 kg charge uphole 40 Print Aug 2007 11 35 51 6 20 UH 150 metre w 1x0 11 kg charge uphole 34 Print Preview Aug 2007 11 37 12 6 10 UH 1 45 metre w 1 0 11 kg charge uphole 31 Print Setup Aug 2007 11 38 26 5 20 UH 1 40 metre w 1x0 11 kg charge uphole 27 5 Aug 2007 11 39 43 5 80 UH 1 35 metre w 1x0 11 kg charge uphole 24 5 Aug 2007 13 35 40 5 50 UH 560 metre w 2 0 11 kg charge uphole 42 O6 Aug 2007 13 37 E 6 80 UH 550 metre w 1 0 11 kg ch
18. Name Type Gain Calibration a Bi 1 Chan1 5 1 2009729 2 Chan 2 5 1 2010419 3 Chan 3 5 1 2002540 4 Chan 4 5 1 2000173 5 Chan5 5 1 1994909 6 Chan 6 5 1 1982129 7 Chan 5 E 8 Chan 8 5 1 1888650 9 Chan 9 5 1 1996909 10 Chan10 5 1 2014549 11 Chan11 5 1 2002660 12 Chan 12 5 1 1980380 ist ff File Number GPS Time Valid GPS 9 4 2008 9 48 18 PM iv Y FileNum SholD EPID Line Station Latitude Longitude Altitude 4 0 0 0 0 0 n 0 0 El E DAG Config _ Channel Confia X Close 109 6 5 DAQlink III Analog Output The DAQlink III unit has a built in Digital to Analog convertor This D to A unit allows the DAQlink III to output Test Waveforms for testing of the DAQlink III unit WARNING The Analog Output is designed for Advanced Users Only From Normal operation always set Analog Output to NONE Various Test Waveforms are built into the DAQlink III unit Output 1 Step Function 0 3 seconds Step at 0 75 volts Output 2 70 Hz sine wave RMS 0 078 volts Output 3 Swept Frequency 10 to 500 Hz RMS 0 078 volts Configuration DAQ 1045 Current Bi se Acquisition Trigger Order Analog Output GPs Calibration Advanced Enable Output 110 User s Manual The Analog output signal can be connected to the analog section of the DAQlink III unit by selecting Loopback in the DAQlink configuration Input selection When Loopback is selected the Geop
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20. and select any record for analysis by clicking Open button or selecting menu File gt Open Ctrl O File Edit View DAQ Remote HOS Tc FBAk sas Index StartID Start Date Start Time Start Delay Comment 2005702 O9Apr2008 22 13 27 1 00 2005701 O9Apr 2008 22 13 23 1 10 2005703 09Apr 2008 22 13 30 1 00 2005 11 Apr 2008 2005709 11 Apr 2008 21 17 27 3 70 2005712 11 Apr 2008 21 18 35 0 00 2005715 11 Apr 2008 22 01 25 5 50 2005716 11 Apr 2008 22 01 53 2 20 MARFIN 11A MNA 99 09 90 NAN Anta r u Figure 6 3 Database Explorer All records in a Database window are arranged into a table It shows the following columns e Index Number used to index the database It is incremented every time a data record is stored e Start ID Identifies the Start ID of the record The start ID is incremented for each new start command e Date Date when data was stored to database Time Time when data was stored to database e Start Delay Is used for continuous recording option A single start command and Start ID will initiate multiple records the Start Delay is used to identify these multiple records It is the time from when the original start command is received to when the trigger occurred e Comment Comment for data record When recording and saving data to database automatically comment from previous record is copied to current record 46 User s Manual Toolbar buttons at the top of Database wi
21. cable from DAQlink III unit to the Computer 2 Connect DC power to 2 pin connector on DAQlink III unit 11 18 VDC 3 Connect Analog Geophone Cable to 55 pin connector 4 Connect Trigger Cable to 3 pin connector Install Vscope software 1 Insert CD to your hard drive 2 After Installation is complete then start the Vscope program Initialize DAQlink III unit 1 Goto the Option pull down menu 2 Select Device 3 Highlight the DAQlink III unit to be used 4 Select DAQ settings If DAQlink III unit does not respond check the Ethernet settings 5 Set Channel 1 for desired settings a Gain 16 works well for most seismic acquisition b All other default selections should be OK c Select Auto trigger d Select the sample rate to use and the record length 6 Select OK twice to load values into DAQlink III unit 26 User s Manual 4 1 DAQlink III Setup Connect and power up DAQlink III unit Start the VScope program by double clicking on Vscope exe file in Windows Explorer Select the DAQ setup menu by selecting menu Options gt Device Or left click the Device button on the toolbar If no unit serial numbers are displayed in the window click Auto Detect All DAQlink III units connected to computer should be automatically found and displayed Make sure the unit is enabled A check mark by the serial number shows that the unit is enabled Just left click the small box next to the serial number to enable it M
22. from Positive to Negative Use Save Ctrl S to save stack at anytime Use Clear Ctrl L to clear stack Press F2 to save and start new stack at anytime 71 preferences x Filters Roll Lock General Auto Save File Export Stack IV Auto Stack Records Save Stack to Database Export Stack To File v Confirm Before Stacking Note Stack can be saved manually at any time by clicking Save Ctrl S To start a new stack click Clear Ctrl L To save and start a new stack press F2 x Cancel Figure 5 4 11 Stack Menu 5 4 12 Lock and Unlock Menu Option The Lock menu option is normally not used It is designed to lock the menu when operating in an automatic acquisition mode and accidental keyboard entries should be ignored Preferences 72 User s Manual 5 4 13 Noise Statistic Window The real time Noise Monitor Window can be selected by the Open Noise Statistic button on the tool bar or by pressing ctrl F7 3 vibraScope C scope March_2006 SProject1 SProject1 ysp File View Edit Acquisition Options Window Help D e 6a e088 Bb NOB egisvis x LE Open Noise Statistics Window Ctrl F7 The Noise Statistic Window shows analysis of the current acquired data File View Edit Acquisition Options Window Help OEE 68 s 60 88 mbi BE x X 7 Noise Analysis Rec 1 1 2838e 4 1 2928e 4 1 2315e 4 1 302e 4 1 2918e 4 1 3288e 4 1 2835e 4 1 295
23. multiple boxes at high sample rate Preferences Figure 5 4 8 Display Settings 68 User s Manual 5 4 9 Auto Save and Auto Start E Start Acquisition can be enabled from the main menu with the Repeat Button After the data is acquired from all of the selected DAQlink III units the Vscope program automatically sends a new start command out to the selected units Auto Save menu allows the user to setup the following automatic save operations e Auto Save Single Records to Database After the data is acquired from all of the selected DAQlink III units the data is automatically saved to the database with the comment that is in memory e Auto Export Single Records to File Allows all data to be exported to SEG Y or SEG 2 files Export Type and Export Path determine what type of file is exported and where the data will be stored e Confirm Before saving to Database Select this option if to view data before saving or exporting preferences x Filters Roll Lock General Auto Save FleExpot Stack MV Auto Export Single Records to File Y Confirm Before Saving to Database or File Export Type SEG Y y Export Path CADAGIink IIIS oftware VS cope2405 Y x Cancel Figure 5 4 9 Auto Save 69 5 4 10 File Export Options File Export Menu allows the user to setup the following file export selections e Short File Names When selected the program uses the File Number and the extension e Detailed Fi
24. plots in memory 61 5 4 3 1 Store All Plot Menu Store All Plots allows the current plot to be saved to memory and viewed later as an overlay to another signal All channels can be stored using the Store All Plots Function Right click the Plot to bring up the Store All Plot Option 15 Signals Rec 23 Scale 50 i AE x Remove Pick Clear All Picks Picks Table Axis Full View Scale gt Show Legend Store Plot Store All Plots Clear All Stored View Stored Signal Traces Spectrum Correlation traces After storing all plots a second group of plots will be displayed This allows for quick comparison of traces from different records 5 Preview 1 Scale 25 T 0 07744 Ch 13 Vat 0 001 A 10 Seismic Plots BRANI ij ilii I Hil traces 62 User s Manual 5 4 4 Seismic Plots There is an additional option for a Seismic Plot When the signal traces plot is selected the Seismic Plot option can be selected The plot can be either Horizontal or Vertical Also the peak of the signals can be clipped to allow better viewing of multiple channels with large gains Signals Rec 2 Scale 150 q lol xj Seismic Plots Tey eal ihe ES Figure 5 4 4 Vertical Seismic Plot The x axis shows Trace The Seismic Plots use special keys to control the gain and traces separation The normal Zoom and axis control used in the other plots do not work well wit
25. provide useful information about the current operation of the system 5 5 1 Comment The Comment tab shows the current comment for the record Comment Sweep Info Plot Info Status Errors Communication Sample Comment Figure 6 5 1 Comment 5 5 2 Record Information The Sweep information tab shows important information about the record Comment Record Info Pla Info Status Errors Communication Network Acquired 3 14 2006 4 15 01 PM DAG unit 137 DAG 137 Length 3sec Sample Int 1msec Line O Figure 5 5 2 Record Information 13 5 5 3 Plot Information The plot information tab shows the status of the plot selections for the current record Comment Sweep Info Plot Info Status Errors Communication Accelerometer Signal Inverted Yes Smoothed Plots No DC Removed No Lowpass Filter OFF Highpass Filter OFF Notch Filter OFF Figure 5 5 3 Plot Information 5 5 4 Status The Status tab shows the status of the DAQlink Ils connected to the system This is very useful in troubleshooting wireless Ethernet connections Comment Sweep Info Plot Info Status Errors Communication DAQ 2 START received DAQ 1 START received DAQ 2 receiving data DAG 1 receiving data DAQ 2 finished DAG 1 finished r Figure 5 5 413 Status 5 5 5 Errors The Error tab shows any communications error or error detected by the DAQlink III unit If an error occurs this ta
26. until data can be sent over network Amount of storage required depends on the speed of acquisition and the speed of the network o Storage of data while not connected to network The Flash card can be used to store data while the unit is not connected to the network later this data can be downloaded to the computer e GPS option The GPS option is used for o Position information When valid position data is available from the GPS receiver the position information is stored along with the data o Timing The GPS receiver can be used to stored precise time of the data collection o Oscillator adjustment the internal oscillator of the DAQlink III unit can be adjusted to match the GPS clock e Analog Cables o The DAQlink III unit has a 55 pin connector for the analog inputs Various analog cable options are available for the end user e Power and Ethernet Switch Box o This option allows multiple boxes to be connected over the Ethernet cable o This option can also be used between boxes to increase the maximum distance between boxes The standard specification for transmission of data over CATS cable is 100 meters e Distributed DAQlink III unit allows multiple boxes to be connected at a distance of over 5000 feet with standard phone line e Wireless Ethernet Option o Wireless Work group bridges and Wireless access points can be used to transmit the data from the DAQlink III unit to the host computer o High Gain antenna are available to increas
27. used with the Pelton Vibrator Quality Control System e SEG Y Tape format sgy use this to import or export data to the standard SEG Y Tape Format e SEG II format sg2 use this to export data to the standard SEG II Format While in the Database Explorer multiple records can be exported to SEG Y or SEG 2 format First select the records to be exported by highlighting them using the left button and the ctrl left button After the desired records are selected use the pull down menu Record Export or use Export button on Toolbar to select the export function Record Edit View Remote 5 Li 8 Has elas Seem Ce D pe T 6 11 29 2002 3 03 44 PM 2bc 7 11 29 2002 3 05 34 PM 2bc _ 8 11 29 2002 3 03 44 PM San e name Save as type Vibrascope data files Ver 2 ed y Wibrascope data fi Comma Separated values Emi Sercel YOC88 files dat Pelton FMA files frnr SEG Y Tape Format s Cancel VA Figure 5 3 3 Exporting data with Database Explorer 49 While in the database explorer all records can be selected by pressing ctrl A or go to Edit Select All Menu After selecting all of the records you can eliminate records that you do not want to export Move the mouse to the record that you would like to omit from the list Hold the ctrl button and press the left mouse button once Then go to the next record to omit and hold the ctrl key and press the left mouse button Contin
28. will trigger o Timer Start At time enter time when first trigger should occur If set to 00 00 00 the system waits for the next PPS pulse which satisfies the Repeat Every Entry o Repeat Every Enter Time for unit to repeat trigger An entry of 00 10 00 will cause the DAQlink III to trigger every 10 minutes Auto Start must be enabled for the unit to automatically repeat Pre Trigger Delay The DAQlink III will record and display data before the trigger event Enter the time for the pre trigger acquisition Synchronize A D not used with DAQlink III units Auto Start When the auto start is enabled the DAQlink III will automatically start a new record after it has finished with the previous recording This allows the DAQlink III to record continuous data when auto trigger is also enabled Disabled No internal Auto Start of DAQlink III is enabled System must be restarted from Vscope program Without Start Command With this enabled the next time the DAQlink III is powered on the unit will automatically wait for the trigger condition and start recording When reconnected to the computer the Stop command must be sent to the DAQlink III to Stop recording before the computer will communicate with the unit correctly After Start Command With this option enabled the DAQlink III will not start at power on The DAQlink III waits for a Start command from the computer then it will start and repeat if the trigger and re
29. 00 28 Feb 2006 12 58 40 19 11 2005501 28 Feb 2006 12 59 47 20 12 2005502 28 Feb 2006 13 01 04 21 13 2005503 28 Feb 2006 13 04 23 22 a m Download Selected X Close Select record to be downloaded from the list by highlighting the record Press Download selected Record will be downloaded Press Close to view the record Press File Save to save the record 102 User s Manual 6 3 2 Downloading Multiple Records To download a multiple record from the DAQlink III Flash card memory go to File Open Menu and open the database explorer From the database explorer go to the DAQ Download Records menu 1 Database Explorer Local Database Record Edit View DAQ Remote Emp EA Download Records Sm Index Stati Download All art Delay Comment 0 00 Load Monitor Data Load From Flash There is also an option to download all of the data stored in the Compact flash After pressing the Get List of Records button a list of all of the stored data will appear xi DAQ Link Unit 164 v Total 471 Start ID DAD Record 1 27 Feb 2006 10 46 37 2 2005492 27 Feb 2006 11 04 07 11 3 2005493 27 Feb 2006 11 04 46 12 4 2005494 28 Feb 2006 12 25 47 13 5 2005495 28 Feb 2006 12 26 40 14 5 2005496 28 Feb 2006 12 30 28 15 7 2005497 28 Feb 2006 12 54 03 16 8 2005498 28 Feb 2006 12 55 39 17 g 2005499 28 Feb 2006 12 56 54 18 10 2005500 28 Feb 2006 12 58 40 19 11 200
30. 02 Current Acquisition Trigger Order Analog Output GPS Calibration Advanced Calibration High Gain 3985013 396082 3959810 387407 4046960 1008610 3973440 992099 3964820 991155 4024779 1002680 4018559 1004350 4005390 1000808 3994790 998237 4017970 1002308 3991173 392088 4026889 1005719 3998470 997218 OH 0 S w N ot et et W N oO oO 3 Cancel Figure 4 3 6a Device Calibration Calibration Table below shows e Low Gain at 7 16 volts peak to peak 2 x more than standard e High Gain is 0 11 volts peak to peak standard Configuration pag 1011 Current ed Acquisition Trigger Order Analog Output GPS Calibration Advanced Channelt Calibration Low Gain Calibration High Gain si 1008850 1949920 996833 1925058 996740 1927359 1004420 1939640 1003030 1939950 998311 1930010 1007509 1944539 emo WN Be 1002660 1936779 wo 997035 1927850 1008253 1949620 399388 1931559 1003619 1940129 1000389 1931230 EE WN 0 wok _ Conce Figure 4 3 6b Device Calibration 42 User s Manual 4 3 7 Device Advanced Menu The Reset DAQ button performs a reset on the DAQlink III hardware The DAQlink III must have hardware version 3 03 date 12 2003 or newer and firmware version 4 9 or newer to perform the hardware reset Reset Memory button is used to reset the storage of data to the internal Compact Flash Card The next acquisition after a
31. 4 05 4ug 2008 19 39 13 2000055 05 4ug 2008 19 39 32 06 Sep 2008 152317 06 Sep 2008 15 31 16 Chan Chan 11 12 Chan 12 1 Chan 2 Chan 2 3 Chan 3 4 Chan 4 5 Chan 5 6 Chan 6 GPS Time Vaid GPS fien r an 8 3 6 2008 3 48 21 PM 9 Chan 3 Gan Calibration 14 X v FieNjShotlEPID Line Statio Latitul Longi Altitud 10 Chan 10 23 Chan 23 lt 24 Chan 24 eieiealeiajalejeleileiloiaiojo 4 Amarin DAG Config Channel Config x Close 108 User s Manual 6 4 2 Changing Polarity of a trace First open the file with the database explorer Click on DAQ Config and Channel Config buttons to make the list of channels visible Click on the Calibration value of the trace to be inverted Click on the Minus sign to invert the polarity 1 Database Explorer Local Database jni x File Edit View DAQ Remote 1 1 9 4 2008 9 48 18 PM 36 2 06 Sep 2008 11 25 22 0 00 Imported from file 0000010631 sgy DAQ 1027 1027 16410 1 1 C 9 4 2008 9 48 19 PM 3 06 Sep 2008 11 25 22 0 00 Imported from file 0000010623 say DAQ 1043 1043 533 1 1 9 4 2008 9 48 18 PM 3646 07371 DAQ 1036 1036 466 1 1 M 974 2008 9 48 18 PM 3646 07461 DAQ 1001 1001 766267 1 1 C 9 4 2008 9 48 19 PM Erm adi GPRMC 214818 4 3646 0760 N09702 9912 w 000 0 158 9 040908 004 9 66 GPGGA214818 3646 0760 N 09702 9912W 1 06 1 8 310 8M 26 7 M 74 Chan tt
32. 50 TET gt lis at im 26 2005554 14Mar 2008 220705 3597 50 tlt 5 ES CI EXON 27 2005554 14Mar 2008 22 07 05 3596 50 maltrato 5 JE a Ao 28 2005554 14Mar2008 220705 3595 50 ESSERE T a i 28 2005554 14Mar2008 220705 359450 ecce E ot 1000000 15 Chan 15 5 16 o 1000000 16 Chan 16 5 16 o 1000000 17 Chan 17 5 16 0 1000000 an 18 Chan 18 5 16 o 1000000 a E 18 Chan 19 5 16 o 1000000 File Number GPS Time Valid GPS 20 Chan 20 5 16 0 1000000 0 3 14 2008 2 32 02 AM L 21 Chan 21 5 16 o 1000000 22 Chan 22 5 16 0 1000000 x Y FieNum SholD EPID Line Station Latitude Longitude Altitude 4 Alna E JE al 1800000 9 U B o os Chan 24 5 16 o 1000000 El E DAG Config Channel Config X cose After the traces have been inverted the values in the Calibration column will show negative numbers 52 User s Manual After the one record has been inverted then select the two records to stack then press Load Stack button to view the two stacked traces Database Explorer Local Database 14 Mar 2008 14 Mar 2008 14 Mar 2008 14 Mar 2008 14 Mar 2008 14 Mar 2008 14 Mar 2008 14 Mar 2008 14 Mar 2008 The stacked data can then be stored to the database 53 5 3 6 1 Real Time Inversion of Data E The data can also be inverted during acquisition with Positive Negative button in the Toolbar
33. 5501 28 Feb 2006 12 59 47 20 12 2005502 28 Feb 2006 13 01 04 21 13 2005503 28 Feb 2006 13 04 23 22 ia m Download Selected 3 Close Select the records to be downloaded from the list by highlighting the record Press Download selected The selected records will be stored to the database If the Time of the record matches another Time already in the database then the new record will be added to the existing record This allows data from multiple DAQlink III units to be combined together in the database To prevent combining of records press the ctrl button when the Download is selected 103 6 3 3 Compact Flash Card Operation The DAQlink III larger Compact Flash CF cards have 1 to 3 bad sectors These bad sectors are identified when the card 1s formatted and these sectors are mark It is important that the CF Card be formatted when installing new CF cards or moving a CF card from one DAQlink III to another unit Go to the Device DAQ Settings Advance Menu and select ERASE Memory Erase Memory button is used to FORMAT the CF Card This process should take only a few seconds The Status LED will FLASH RED while formatting IF the Status LED continues to FLASH RED then the CF Card must be replaced 104 User s Manual 6 3 4 Compact Flash Storage The compact flash card stores all recorded data Different size Compact Flash cards are available The cards must have a very fast read and write time t
34. 6e 4 1 3031e 4 9 6678e 6 3 07e5 27322e5 41363e5 5 743e5 88657e5 8 5333e 5 3 8485e 5 6 5643e 5 The RMS maximum minimum and DC levels of each trace are shown for the current record 73 5 4 14 Real Time Noise Monitor N key is used to enable and disable the Real Time Noise Monitor The Real Time Noise monitor provides a continuous monitor of the line noise This graph is very useful in determine line noise between shots The Y axis needs to be selected to a fixed scale This allows the bar graphs to show the noise levels related to a fixed scale If auto scale is selected then the bar graphs show full scale even when the noise level is very small File View Edit Acquisition Options Window Help D amp B 6a seo 8S SGHOOmM BMeiegisvisSisaoi Noise Analysis Rec 1 Default scaling of the x and y axis is autoscale The scale should be changed to a fixed scale by right clicking the graph and selecting the Axis menu Select the fixed y scale so that the bar graphs are small for acceptable noise levels and the bar graphs are large for high noise levels This allows the operator to monitor the noise level on the spread in real time On some jobs with large cultural noise the real time monitor is used to time the trigger event for minimal noise levels Press N to disable the Real Time Monitor 74 User s Manual 5 5 Status information Tabs The Status information tabs at the bottom of the main window
35. ED IP ADDRESS 192 168 0 101 All Firewalls Disabled 7 1 Windows VISTA Operation When using Windows Vista Operating System the VSCOPE program cannot be installed in the Program Files subdirectory A new subdirectory on the C drive should be made and the Vscope exe should be copied to this subdirectory IP address setup must be set to a fixed IP address and all firewalls must be disabled Disable the Windows Firewall by selecting the Firewall selection in the Network and Internet selection in the Control Panel With Windows Vista computer the Ethernet setup is done by the following procedure Go to the Control Panel and select View network status and tasks 113 Control Panel Home gt System and Maintenance User Accounts Get started with Windows Add or remove user accounts Back up your computer P Appearance and Security Tw Personalization Check for updates Ch ZA d Check this computer s security status 2 ME lance Customize colors e Allow a program through Windows 3 Firewall Adjust screen resolution Classic View Network and Internet Clock Language and Connect to the Internet f Region View network status and tasks Change keyboards or other input Set up file sharing methods Hardware and Sound Ease of Access Play CDs or other media automatically Let Windows suggest settings Printer Optimize visual display Mouse Additional Options Programs Uninstall a program Change startup programs Recen
36. Final Test Final Test vsp File View Edit Acquisition Options Window Help D amp H8 Q OJA E mg m IY Clear Open Save Print Preview Start Stop Repeat Axis FullView NewPlot Signal Spectr Me AE ocu me B m S uh M Invert RemoveDC HCF LCF Notch Device TieH Tie V Cascade Seismic Plots 11 0 15 16 ar 20 21 22 23 24 i 8 g ro 2 a i 15 5 7 ie is n p_a 2099866 2087866 2 047766 23161e8 22173e8 26227e6 2483566 2 36766 27167e6 29303e6 594816 3 828406 2 85446 21332e6 16885e6 1327166 1 6411e6 20969e6 2 153566 2244 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 1 213669 3 8977e 10 5 441461 3 915969 1 958209 1 35669 1 56329 1 576769 1 46668 9 7 3927e 108 5351e101 7521e 9 3861e 10 1 0542e 9 1 1203e3 2407629 4 94669 10 1 0937e9 1 56078 9 Del 1546 Comment Record Info Piot Info Status Enors Communication Network 21 Apr 08 14 FileNur ShotlD 0 EPID 0 21 Apr 08 14 57 58 DAQ 1001 finished acquisiti 88 User s Manual Acquiring Refraction data with Hammer Hits Press Ctrl R to enable the Repeat Start or Auto Start function of the system Press A Starts Auto Sequence Wait for Real Time Noise Monitor to show Low Noise Press N to enable the real time Noise Feature Hit Strike Plate with Hammer System will display first Hit data If data is OK Press Y to save it to database and add to stack Press
37. Multiple DA Qlink III Unit Operation 4 ee eeee cete etes etes eese en sero sens tne sene senses stas tss tas stasera sens 11 2 3 1 Rugged 10 100 Network Switch 4 ee eee eee esee esee e esee eene tenete stas ene sense tastes sens staat tasto sens 12 2 3 2 Rugged Network Cable eere e ee ee eese esee e eene eese tn etse tn setas taste stas s tiss osio roosen senses sens 12 2 3 3 DAQlink III Battery Box eere cete sees ette eene stessa stas tn setas tensa stas tae sense enses sess esses sense eas ena 13 2 3 4 Wireless Network Option 4 eese esee esee esee e eene eene ten etse tn setas enses stas s ense tastes seas toss tas sense a seno 14 2 3 Ethernet Extender Remote and Local Pair eere eerie esee sees eene enses tease sensns sse ts sta snn 15 2 4 Networked DA Qlink III systems e eee ee eese ener enenatis tn aetas ea states stas senses stas ts sense tassa sens 16 2 4 1 Wired n 17 2 4 2 Wired Network 48 channel Ethernet Extenders ssccsssssrcssssssssesscssssssscssssesscssssesscssseessessseeses 18 2 4 2 Wired Network 48 channel System using Rugged 10 100 Network Switches 19 2 5 Wireless n 21 2 5 1 Wireless i eUcIdMICiU 22 2 5 2 Wireless Network 48 channel System using Wireless
38. NwLink IPX SPX NetBIOS Compatible Transport Prot Y 35 AEGIS Protocol IEEE 802 1x v2 2 1 0 Connect using You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise vou need to ask your network administrator for IP address 192 168 0 101 v 2 Internet Protocol TCP IP Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 g Default gateway Install Uninstall Properties Obtain DNS server address automatically Description Use the following DNS server addresses Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default Preferred DNS J wide area network protocol that provides communication eo SEI ET across diverse interconnected networks Altemate DNS server Show icon in notification area when connected 119 It is sometimes necessary to reboot the computer to have the new address take effect If the DAQlink III unit was previously communicating with a computer with a different address then the DAQlink III unit must be reset power off then on for the unit to communicate to the new address With Windows XP there is an additional Authentication Tab The Authentication must be disabled to operate with the DAQlink III unit 7 3 Windows 2000 Ethernet setup With Windows 2000 computer this can be done by the following procedure Right Click on My Network Places and select Properties Open Explore Search For Co
39. Popup Menu The same selections are available in the plot popup menu On any plot press the right mouse button to bring up the plot menu Axis Full View Show Legend Store Plot View Stored Signal Traces Spectrum Correlation Figure 5 4 2 Plot Popup Menu Axis allows changing of the x and y axis of the plot Full view or ctrl F zoom out completely to show all of plot Show Legend enables and disables the text legend at the bottom of the plot 60 User s Manual 5 4 3 Store Plot Menu Store Plot allows the current plot to be saved to memory and viewed later as an overlay to another signal The first trace in a plot will be stored The color and name of each stored plot can be changed in the Store Plot Menu The stored plot data can be saved and later loaded from disk with the Save and Load buttons in the Save Plot menu The store plot menu is used to compare data using the same sample rate Data acquired using different sample rates will not be displayed correctly File View Acquisition Options Window Help 2B 4680 90 B8 DHORBBSH M gisviSa ens x 0 16590 Y 8 4888e 5 0 1 Chan 1 DAQ25 1 1 Chan 1 DAQ25 x Name 2 1 Chan 1 DAQ25 Remove Basic colors EEE EEE ee EE EES MI Custom colors BEE Bee eee BEE EE Eee Define Custom Colors gt gt Cancel Figure 5 4 3 Store Plot Menu View Stored used to retrieve the saved
40. Seismic DAGIink Ill System 24 bit Acquisition System User s Manual DAQlink Ill System User s Manual Printed in U S A 2008 Seismic Source Co All rights reserved This document may not be reproduced in any form without prior express written consent from Seismic Source Co Seismic Source reserves the right to make changes and improvements to its products without providing notice Trademarks DAQlink IIl and VScope are trademarks of Seismic Source Co Seismic Source Co 2391 East Coleman Rd Ponca City OK 74604 USA Telephone 580 762 8233 Fax 580 762 1785 Email mail seismicsource com www seismicsource com User s Manual Table Of Contents TABLE OF let ppl jp ee eee eee 3 TINTRODUC HON cT 7 1 1 System usus C 7 1 2 DAQlink Software Installation and Setup e eeeee eere ee sees eene eene etna atenta stas tns stasera sena 8 1 3 Ethernet Setup D 8 ZUCABLECONNEGCTIIDOLINS cacacausk ts natu ukuE nh CE ra en naaEeRanaaRaDaanan CE nana Teran sacada 9 2 1 DAQlink III Unit Operation e eeeeee eese esee esent nennen sse tn stas tn sensns tns ens senses sens tn sens enses essa sensus 9 2 2 Single DA Qlink III Configuration e eeeeeee esee e eene tenens tasas ens tn senses tss essen sens tn sens enses sensns tnn 10 2 3
41. across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in taskbar when connected ANP al Figure 2 2 IP configuration Select Internet Protocol TCP IP and click on Properties button Use following IP address IP address 192 168 0 101 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Press OK to accept entries It is sometimes necessary to reboot the computer to have the new address take effect If the DAQlink III unit was previously communicating with a computer with a different address then the DAQlink III unit must be reset power off then on for the unit to communicate to the new address 121 7 4 Firewall It is important to disable all Firewalls on the computer Third party firewall from Norton McAfee or other companies can completely disable the operation of the DAQlink III unit Typically the Firewall will allow the ping command to operate but will block all other commands and messages There is a built in Firewall with Windows XP This should be disabled Go to the Advanced Menu of the Local Area Properties and disable the Firewall Typical Firewalls will ask if the program should be blocked always select Unblock this program if asked l Local Area Connection Properties que General Advanced a Internet Connection Firewall C Protect my computer and network by limiting or preventing access to this computer from the Internet Learn more about Internet Connection Firewall Internet Connection Sha
42. an be either a Wired network approach or the Ethernet connection can use Wireless Ethernet Also a combination of Wired and Wireless connections can be used to connect the multiple DAQlink units The following products are available from Seismic Source to implement the Network connection between the DAQlink III units Real time data acquisition requires an Ethernet connection between DAQlink III units Passive Monitoring or Continuous recording can also be setup with multiple DAQIII units In this mode a network connection between the DAQlink III units is not required The data can be Downloaded after the recording and then processed into Shot records Multi channel passive recording can be obtained by combining the downloaded records into the Vscope software For Impulsive or Vibrator shot records the data must be Harvested The exact Shot times are used to determine the Shot records The specific times from each DAQlink III dataset is collected and sorted into Shot Records using the DAQlink III Harvest software 11 2 3 1 Rugged 10 100 Network Switch Provides a 4 port network switch for connecting multiple DAQlink III units The switch is designed to power through the Rugged Network cable or direct from a battery One Switch is required for every 100 meters of cable Example a 48 channel system using two 24 channel DAQlink III units with 10 meter geophone spacing is setup There is 240
43. and repair Bridge Connections Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties It is also recommended to disable all other Network connections Highlight the other Network Connections like Wireless select Connectivity and Disable 116 User s Manual Highlight the Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IP and Click on Properties button Use following IP address IP address 192 168 0 101 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Press OK to accept entries Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties MES X You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically 9 Use the following IP address IP address E 192 3 168 E 10 1 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway Obtain DNS server address automatically 9 Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server 117 7 2 Windows XP Ethernet setup With Windows XP computer setup in classic mode the Ethernet setup is done by the following procedure Go to the Control Panel and open the Network Connections Control Panel File Edit View Favorites Tools Help a Q X 27 JO Search Folders Ez Address e Control Panel v Control Panel A En r Accessibility Add Hardware Add or Administrative Automatic AvantGo Br Switch to Categor
44. arge uphole 36 106 Aug 2007 LIH tt 5 45 metre w 1 0 11 kg charge uphole 33 5 After highlighting the desired records select the Near Trace Gather option in the File menu Enter the channel for the near trace gather This one channel from each record will be plotted Near Trace Gather E xi Enter channel number Cancel 55 4 ibrascope C scope ver2333 Scope2333 First Box reverse order First Box reverse order vsp Preview 1 Scale 100 File View Edit Acquisition Options Window Help De Hle A IJO O Clear Open Save Print Preview Start Stop Repeat Bm m Axis Ful View New Plot Signal Spectrum Correlation Noise Id 4 gt DI k Roll Holl Roll Rol amp B ef OS Picker Geometry Vibrator Comment Remove DC HCF LCF Notch Device E m Tile H TileWY Cascade Seismic Plots traces Comment Record Info Plot Info Status Errors Communication Network Acquired 12 30 1899 DAD unit 1 Near Trace Gather Length 1sec Sample Int 0 25msec 56 User s Manual 5 4 Data View and Analysis 5 4 1 Graph plot types Buttons on the toolbar and the View menu allow you to select different ways of signal representation on the graph plot Shows time domain plot of acquired signal Plot Properties Chan 1 DAQ 137 Chan 2 DAQ 137 Chan 3 DAQ 137 Chan 4 DAQ 137 Chan 5 DAQ 137
45. atabase and select the second record Press Ctrl I to invert all of the traces in the selected record x base Explorer Local Database ife Es File Edit View DAQ Remote dl seta ca EQ SM mg Geometry Start Time Start Delay Comment al DAQ Name Serial Record Length Sample Interval GPS Date Lat a Ci comment ciee 9 022745 000 DAQ 1001 1001 10115 2 2 mm 3 14 2008 2 32 02 AM bs Jos 022852 000 GF invert Traces cul O8 022857 0 00 bos 022808 000 paret 023007 000 gus 1 Delete Del hi 2 DUE 023240 000 o 180213 3588 40 3 2005499 14Mar2008 180213 3587 40 10 2005499 14Mar2008 180213 3586 40 1 2005499 14 Mar 2008 18 0213 3585 40 12 2005499 14Mar 2008 180213 3584 40 13 2005505 14Mar2008 20 21 56 1 80 y 14 2005505 14 Mar 2008 20 21 56 280 1 15 2005505 14Mar2008 20 21 56 380 16 2005505 14Mar2008 202056 480 17 2005507 14 Mar 2008 203510 3598 60 i 18 2005508 14Mar 2008 20 35 58 3580 60 19 2005508 14Mar2008 20 35 58 359860 EAST NEET Nae Wi 5 Em E DE D Calan 20 2005508 14Mar2008 20 35 58 3597 60 sities 5 ds UT 000000 a 2005508 14 Mar 2008 20 35 58 3596 60 Ga E at 1000000 22 2005508 14Mar2008 20 35 58 3595 60 SIE 5 T oi J000 23 2005508 14Mar2008 20 35 58 359460 altars T ai 24 2005525 14Mar 2008 21 30 01 3598 60 IER T a a 25 2005554 14Mar2008 220705 3598
46. b is automatically displayed 76 User s Manual 5 5 6 Communication Tab The communication tab shows the current status of the DAQlink III units that have been selected in the DAQlink setup menu This is useful when using the wireless Ethernet option Comment Sweep Info Plot Info Status Errors Communication DAG 6 Disconnected DAG 11 Disconnected SQ SS sz Figure 5 14 Communication 5 5 7 Network Tab The Network Tab is used to show the current IP address that was detected when VSCope started The IP address of the computer should show 192 168 0 101 Comment Record Info Plot Info Status Errors Communication Network Adapter Desc Intel R PRO Wireless 2200BG Network Connection Packet Scheduler Miniport IP Address 0 0 0 0 IP Mask 0 0 0 0 DHCP Enabled Yes DHCP Server 10 0 61 1 Lease Obtained 1138627139 xxx Figure 5 15 Network Tab T 5 6 Memory Window Stacking Operation The memory window is used to stack multiple records in real time Go to the Option Memory selection to open the memory window The Option Preferences Auto operation settings are also used to set up automatic stacking and storing of multiple records Each record is stored in memory and can be saved to the database 5 6 1 Auto Stack Operation The Auto Stave File Export and Stack menu can be used to automate the stacking and saving process See section 5 4 9 through 5 4 11 When Auto Stack is
47. built in on all modes When one DAQlink III unit triggers a special Trigger on Time message is sent to all other DAQlink III units through the Ethernet Network This message is received by all of the other DAQlink III units and they will trigger and send data back to the main computer The Trigger on Time feature requires a GPS receiver at every DAQlink III unit to synchronize the internal clock in the DAQlink III The DAQlink III unit must receive at least 10 valid PPS pulses from the GPS system to synchronize the internal clock After the internal clock has been synchronized then GPS signal can be removed This allows operation in areas where the GPS coverage is intermittent If the internal clock has not been synchronized then the Trigger on Time message is ignored After receipt of the Trigger on Time message all of the DAQlink III units will retrieve the appropriate data stored in the memory of the unit The exact time of the trigger event is used and the data from each DAQlink III is sent back to the central recording system This special Trigger on Time feature allows multiple DAQlink III units to be used with only the Ethernet and GPS connected at each DAQlink III Very accurate triggering can be performed using Multiple DAQlink III units and Wireless Ethernet systems 93 6 0 Advanced Features 6 1 DAQlink Ill Continuous Recording The DAQlink III has the ability to perform almost continuous recording Typical t
48. cording mode with no GAPS The trigger must be set to either PPS or Auto trigger 97 6 1 5 Continuous Recording Examples Example 1 Setup DAQlink III for Autonomous continuous recording using GPS time With the following setup the DAQlink III will record the data to the internal Flash memory The data must be downloaded to the Vscope computer after recording is completed Each record will have 60 seconds There will be a NO delay between records Sample Rate 1 00 msec Sample Length 60 seconds Standalone Mode enabled this selection disables the output to the Vscope computer Sample Interval 1 msec Low Cut Filter 2 Hz Acquisition Time ed sec v Standalone Mode X Cancel Trigger on PPS pulse Start Time 00 00 00 Repeat Every 00 10 00 Synchronize A D Auto Start Without Start command Configuration DAQ 1002 Current Acquisition Trigger Order Analog Output GPS Calibration Advanced Trigger Settings C Auto Trigger Trigger On TimeBreak Pulse Edge Negative Edge Trigger On Input Channel Chan 1 y Level 0 0561 Trigger On PPS Pulse Synchronize 4 D Converters Pre Trigger Delay d sec Time Start t 00 00 00 GMT Repeat Every foo 01 00 h m s Auto Star Disabled Without Start Command After Start Command wv OK X Cancel 98 User s Manual The internal GPS oscillator should also be adjusted to GPS time Thi
49. d Acquisition GPS Gain G h y Sample Interval I 1 y msec Acquisition Time T ro Active Channels a 4 Low Cut Filter Enabled F M Trigger Settings Auto Trigger ReMi R Trigger On TimeBreak Hammer Switch H X Cancel The Acquisition Menu allows the following selections 1 Gain This entry sets the pre amp gain on the DAQlink III Standard setting for Seismic acquisition is 16 a Gain 1 maximum input is 3 58 volts peak to peak b Gain 16 maximum input is 0 22 volts peak to peak 2 Sample Rate This entry allows for different sample rate selection 16 msec 62 5 samples per second 8 msec 125 samples per second 4 msec 250 samples per second 2 msec 500 samples per second 1 msec 1000 samples per second 0 5 msec 2000 samples per second 0 25 msec 4000 samples per second 0 125 msec 8000 samples per second 0 0625 msec 16000 samples per second j 0 021 msec 48000 samples per second rg mone op Active Channels Select number of active channels gee DAQlink III unit 30 Acquisition Time This entry selects the acquisition time for each acquisition Low Cut Filter When checked will enable the 2Hz low cut filter in the Trigger Settings allows for two different trigger inputs 31 1 Auto Trigger ReMi When this selection is enabled the DAQlink unit will trigger immediately and will record and transmit
50. data to the Vscope program without an external trigger Trigger on Time Break Hammer Switch When this selection is enabled the DAQlink unit waits for a switch closure on the trigger input connector This selection is used when trigger input is connected to a standard Hammer switch Pins A and C of the 3 pin connector must be connected to the side of the Hammer switch and Pin B must be connected to the side of the Hammer switch GPS Menu Configuration DAQ 108 Current Acquisition Trigger Analog Output GPS Calibration Advanced GGA String GPRMC 222921 4 3643 6376 N 09705 5110w 000 0 000 0 080306 004 9 E 64 Lat 36 43 6376 N GPS Receiver Lon 97 05 511 Ww C Internal Alt 332 6M External UTC Time 22 29 21 Date 08 Mar 2006 Get Position Baud Rate 4800 y Y OK x Cancel The GPS menu is used to setup the DAQlink III for GPS position and timing Normally an external GPS unit is used The baud rate selection is made with the Baud rate software switch To use the standard Garmin GPS unit sold from Seismic Source select External and 19 2K baud rate The GGA string should appear when the correct baud rate has been selected Press the Get Position button to verify that the GPS unit has a valid position and the GPS PPS pulse is wired correctly to the DAQlink III 32 User s Manual 4 3 DAQlink III Configuration Advance Mode When first in
51. e the range of the Wireless network 124 User s Manual 8 2 DAQlink III Specifications 1 to 24 channels per unit Weatherproof enclosure Multiple units can be used together for large channel count JE ENCEINTE UTE A D conversion 24 bit high speed sigma delta converters Dynamic range 144 dB system Greater than 118 dB measured at 2msec Bandwidth DC to 15 KHz Analog filter flat response to 8000 Hz Digital Filter Bandwidth 85 of sample rate Common Mode Rejection Greater than 100 dB Crosstalk Better than 125 dB Noise Floor 0 2 microvolt RMS noise 2 msec sample rate Trigger Accuracy 1 microsecond at all sample rates Maximum Input Signal Standard x 2 gain 3 58 volts peak to peak E EF TTTTTPTTPETTTTTITI E B Eg optional x1 gain 7 16 volts peak t
52. ected Status Green waiting for trigger Amber Recording data Battery Flashing Green Battery is Good Above 12 volts Flashing Amber Battery is low battery 10 volts to 12 volts Flashing Red Battery is very low battery is less than 10 volts 3 pin trigger Connector A TB active A B TB return GND B C 12 volt through 5 Kohm resistors When DAQlink III trigger option is set to trigger on Time Break then this input is used to trigger the box This input drives an opamp input and the trigger level is set by software Normal trigger level is 2 volts minimum to trigger Positive Voltage should be applied to pin A and negative voltage to pin B Maximum voltage should be less than 60 volts When using the ST 01 trigger switch connect Pin A to Pin C and to the High voltage side of the ST 01 switch Connect pin B to the Low voltage side of the ST 01 switch 19 pin Aux GPS Connector PT07 14 19S A Battery E RS232 Receive F PPS pulse G GND An external GPS receiver can be connected to the 19 pin GPS connector using a PTO6A 14 19P The GPS receiver must be setup for e 19200 baud e GPGGA and GPRMC messages only Power 2pin MS to X9 connector A Positive battery A B Negative battery B There are two internal fuses on the board to prevent damage to the unit However we still recommend using an external fast blow fuse of 2 amps The unit can be powered from any DC source supplyin
53. en Network Data is detected Battery LED Slow flash Green Battery has good acceptable voltage Slow flash Yellow Battery has low voltage Slow flash Red Battery has unacceptable voltage ON 0 2 seconds OFF 0 8 seconds Status LED Fast flash Red Flash Card Error No light Waiting for Trigger Solid RED Triggered and Recording clock not set via GPS Solid Green Triggered and Recording clock set via GPS 1 2 DAQlink III Software Installation and Setup Insert the Vscope CD in your computer The CD will automatically install the Vscope program and DAQlink III manual e Vscope exe Program used to acquire analyze and store the analog data e DAQlink III manual 1 3 Ethernet Setup The Ethernet must be setup before using the DAQlink III system Please refer to Ethernet setup section of the manual for detailed instructions on setting up the Ethernet settings on your computer 8 User s Manual 2 Cable Connections 2 1 DAQlink III Unit Operation Cable Connections e Connect DAQlink III to computer with patch cable provided e Connect 11 18 VDC supply to DAQlink III cable e Note The DAQlink IIPs Battery LED s will show the status of the battery voltage e Green Flash battery voltage is above 12 volts e Amber Flash battery voltage is between 10and 12 volts e Red Flash battery voltage is below 10 volts Connect the Trigger cable to the trigger source Connect the Analog input cable Spread
54. enabled the following Hot Keys can be used ESC Stops Acquisition Clear button on Tool Bar will reset Stack number to 1 F2 Ends Stack Saves current Stack and Clears Stack number 78 User s Manual 5 6 2 Memory Window Opening the Memory Window shows details of the stacking process The memory window tool bar is used to control the operations of the memory window Hu The memory clear button is used to clear all records from memory Press this button Memory DS6e829050 Index 771 07 Apr 2004 14 34 13 772 07 Apr 2004 14 34 30 L 773 07 Apr 2004 14 34 34 O 771 07 Apr 2004 14 34 13 774 07 Apr 2004 14 34 Stack of EDS EE wo w ma Figure 5 6 1 Memory Window before starting a new stack 7 The load from database button allows a record from memory to be loaded into the memory buffer B The save to database button saves all of the selected records in the memory buffer to the database 2 The stack button allows the selected records in memory to be stacked The memory delete button allows the selected record in the memory buffer to be deleted The show record button allows the selected record in the memory buffer to be viewed 79 06823005 Figure 5 6 2 Memory Window Tool Bar 5 7 First Break Pick Feature The Edit Picker menu or the e button on the tool bar is used to enable the first break pick feature With this feature enabled go to the point on the sc
55. erences x Filters Roll Lock General AutoSave File Export Stack v Auto Stack Records v Save Stack to Database V Export Stack To File PS fro stacked records IV Confirm Before Stacking IV Confirm Before Saving Stack Note Stack can be saved manually at any time by clicking Save Ctrl S To start a new stack click Clear Ctrl L To save and start a new stack press F2 x Cancel 86 User s Manual Real Time Noise Window The Real Time Noise Window can be used to determine the best time to do a refraction hit Sometimes the Refraction study is done in an urban area with large ambient noise from airplanes large trucks etc This ambient noise should be at a minimum when Hammer Hits are taken Select Noise Window and set the Noise Window for a Fixed Y Axis Y Min 0 and Y Max 0 00004 Disable the Y Auto Scale This will set maximum noise to 40 microvolts RMS some area may require different max scale 15 Noise Analysis Rec 1 FF Real Time RMS Y Y Axi o Max 0 0001 Y Auto Scale After setting the Y Scale then set the Noise Analysis for Real Time The Bar graphs will continually update showing the noise level on all of the spread channels The HotKey N is used to toggle the Real Time Noise Monitor ON and OFF 87 Typical Refraction Shot Screen Setup with Noise Monitor 3 Vibrascope ocuments and Settings AdministratorWesktop ic Source vscope
56. ess F9 to start a new Geophone Line Test 4 Geophone Test Geophone Test F9 Exit F10 The Bar Graph shows Green if all geophones are connected and are planted correctly Move your mouse to any box on the Bar Graph and click it with the mouse and the Resistance Frequency and Damping of the station will be shown If the Geophone is on its side the Bar Graph will display Yellow Note Higher Frequency Geophones 30Hz will show green when on their side Geophone Test Start Test F9 Exit F10 Dag 1036 Chan 6 R 0 0 Ohm Fo 0 0 Hz Bt 0 0 If the Geophone is not connected or the cable is open circuit then the bar graph shows RED The Resistance is measured greater than 4000 ohms then the Graph shows RED 92 User s Manual 5 11 Multiple DAQlink III Triggering Trigger on Time feature The DAQlink III has various options for triggering Configuration DAQ 1001 Not Updated E x Acquisition Trigger Order Analog Output GPS Calibration Advanced M Trigger Settings Trigger Type Auto Pulse Edg Level 23 V Input Channel GPS Time PPS Geophone Event Synchronize 4 D Converters Pre Trigger Delay 0 0 sec Auto Start Timer Disabled Start At 00 00 00 GMT C Without Start Command After Stan Command Repeat E very 00 00 00 h m s Y OK X Cancel For Multiple DAQlink III triggering a special Trigger on Time feature is
57. essere enne rennen nne Reasi 102 6 3 2 Downloading Multiple Records essere enne nne eren rennen nnen nnne 103 6 3 3 Compact Flash Card Operation ikesi irri esseri seti e epit etii E ober tire iege 104 6 3 4 Compact Flash Storage tette rtr eei cose eter tei ED Elo beige ingen 105 6 3 5 Speed of Downloading isis csi oe ett reni ere tet gi tei pO E HIP epar Cere ge 107 6 4 Changing data in Database Trace Order Polarity scscsssssssssssssscsscescescnsssssssssessssescesonss 108 6 4 1 Changing Trace Order oit tette tse tete ette reato eet su erae eit 108 6 4 2 Changing Polarity of trace oeste terit seiten tenetur terret see dae 109 6 5 DAQlink III Analog Output eese eres esee entente n ttn ssetn stas tn stas tasto stain sensns tosta senses eese es eta suue 110 6 6 Viewing detail of record 4 eere ee eee eese eese eese ense tn setas ta sense east ta stesse ta stas staat ea setas esses senes aae 112 ETHERNET SE TUP er 113 7 1 Windows VISTA Operation sscscssssssssscsscsscescssssssscssssssscsscescessnsssssssssessssoscessnsssssnsssessessessosooss 113 7 2 Windows XP Ethernet setup eee eee e esee esee eeose tata sensns tasas tassa sess en sensns tasso sense esses etna 118 7 3 Windows 2000 Ethernet setup ssssssscsscsscescssssssssssscsscsscsssessssssssssssescsscoscessnsssssssssessessosseseoss 120 TA Bica ril menor C
58. g a minimum of 10 VDC to a maximum of 18VDC Ethernet 10 base T Standard Patch cable to Computer 126 User s Manual 9 2 DAQlink III panel wiring version 1 ae ee ge er a eae et oe ern g51 07A8 2P50 fy vec BN Aa a a E EUREN poe A T 18 pin Ribbon po OwD 090000000000000 19 pin MS M o CE 851 87ht4 19950 lt CCAVDDZZNTALIONMO o o o Oo o D ae Lc E ede Trigger 851 0768 3 950 Tr eoe ieget iu gar ote adh ter i py i iQggen SEPA RUPEE 412 volt SK pullum ws ER lug 50o 127 9 3 DAQlink III panel wiring version 2 E UU S ME URS APA ee l a e De aequ ium xor up ma TRHRMRHRR SUAOLLERLL 1o GAMLLLILLLO COLLO bd uX i NS es cl C4 pin Ribbon 18 volts Laws etiam NA vy Y Y bcm E 2 Q erial 0 Receive GPS Receive a APENAS a Po Eo es1 a7ata 19559 Lo Geophone PreaStart c c coc Geophone PreStart cc 9 Time Break Direct o ei aly gt SA E Boa AAA umm 851 a7A8 395a 4 AAA ebm ea el FE Gat ZSGKSOBBHLIBBA 2253255 i Lll HdmeMes L2 ns sa a spader lug 22020050 128 User s Manual 9 4 Trigger Input Circuit ADS23ARZ Ree 95 ok OR 1036 fle a4 Nour s A afine our H L PG1_T8_IRO
59. gger the DAQlink III Example 01 00 00 will delay the start of acquisition until 01 00 GMT This time is referenced to GPS time An entry of 00 00 00 is used to allow the repeat every entry to be used without an exact start time Repeat Every The repeat every entry is used to determine when the next auto start will occur Example an entry of 00 10 00 will cause an auto start to occur the next time the GPS time is on an even 10 minute boundary 10 00 Example 1 It is 1 13 GST The DAQlink III is set with the following Start Time 00 00 00 Repeat Every 00 10 00 The DAQlink III will start acquisition at the following times 01 20 GST 01 30 GST 01 40 GST etc Example 2 It is 1 13 GST The DAQlink III is set with the following Start Time 02 00 00 Repeat Every 00 10 00 The DAQlink III will start acquisition at the following times 02 00 GST 02 10 GST Etc 96 User s Manual 6 1 4 DAQlink III timing GPS For standard continuous recording the GPS units are used to start the acquisition and to synchronize the DAQlink I s internal clock oscillators The DAQlink III unit must receive one valid position and a valid PPS pulse from the GPS unit to start using the trigger on PPS mode After this first valid PPS the internal clock of the DAQlink III units are used to trigger the later records Whenever the recording time equals the value entered in the repeat every entry then the DAQlink III will be in true Continuous re
60. h the Seismic plot The key on the numeric keypad increases gain of each trace The key on the numeric keypad decreases gain for each trace The Ins Insert key increases separation between traces The Del Delete key decreases separation between traces 63 Pressing the right mouse button when it is on the graph will pull up the plot popup menu Select the Scale feature The scale window allows the user to select different scaling options for the Seismic Plot Absolute Max Applies the same gain to every trace Equalize Applies a different fixed gain to each trace The gain is different for each trace to equalize the amplitude of the traces AGC Applies an AGC automatic gain control to the data The AGC algorithm equalizes the energy in the entered time window Individual Scale The user can enter a fixed scale for each trace Highlight the channels under the individual scale selection and use the up down arrows to increase or decrease the scale Clip Channels When selected the amplitude of each channel will be clipped so that it will not overlap to the next channel 4 Signals Rec 1 Scale 100 p z Oj xj T 0 60101 Ch 16 gt j 2345678 desi satan C No Scale C AGC Window o0 msec 300 Individual Scale sec Clip Channels Axis Ful View Show Legend Store Plot View Stored Signal Traces Spectrum Correlatio
61. his type of recording is done using a GPS receiver This allows the recorded events to be referenced to a GPS time 6 1 1 Vscope Auto Start Function The Auto Start function allows the DAQlink III to perform continuous recording There are two basic auto start features with the Vscope and DAQlinkIII system The Vscope auto start allows the software program to restart the DAQlink III unit The DAQlink III auto start allows the DAQlink III to auto start itself without being commanded from the Vscope program Vscope auto start allows the Vscope program to restart the DAQlink III unit This function is enabled by pressing the Auto Start button on the tool bar or by pressing the Ctrl R Hot Key This function toggles the auto start on and off After auto start is enabled a manual start is required to start the cycle When the Vscope auto start is enabled the Vscope program first completes acquisition of the current record and then automatically restarts the DAQlink III unit There will be a delay between records depending on the acquisition parameters 5 VibraScope C scope March_2006 SProject1 SProject1 vsp S File View Edit Acquisition Options Window Help OEH 68iseo0 8 amp 8 eo E Xx Y X Auto Start Acquisition Ctrl R 94 User s Manual 6 1 2 DAQlink III Auto Start Feature The DAQlink III also has an auto start feature This feature is enabled in the Options Device DAQ setting menu Ad
62. hone Input is not connected to the circuit the analog input is connected only to the analog circuit of the DAQlink III When the input is selected to normal both the input geophones and the DAQlink Analog circuit is connecte to the Analog Output xi Configuration DAQ 1045 Current Acquisition Trigger Order Analog Output GPS Calibration Advanced Channels Total 24 EH On Name Type Gain ret Units Scale a Chang vj Generic x 1 gt 10 7 jChan10 iiGeneric 1 Normal Chan 11 Generic 1 CMA Test Ground E Chan 12 Generic y 1 y illoopback Chan 13 y Generic 1 y Loopback y v Chan 14 y Generic y 1 y Loopback zl v Same settings in all channels Y Y Y V Sample Interval 0 021 msec Low Cut Filter Disabled Hz Acquisition Time 8 sec I Standalone Mode X Cancel 111 6 6 Viewing detail of record The details of the seismic record can be viewed by pressing ctrl alt D This screen is used for development of the program and should not be used by novice operators of the system However this screen may be useful in troubleshooting problems DBYiew 9 4 2008 9 48 19 PM Memo 23 112 User s Manual 7 Ethernet Setup Normally it is necessary to set up a fixed TCP IP address for the computer to communicate with the DAQlink III unit IP Address SET to FIX
63. ile Save pick selection is used to save the picks to a File This pick file is in a standard format to be used by other processing software 82 User s Manual 5 8 Refraction Example Setup The Vscope software with the DAQlink III unit has been designed to be a very flexible system which has many options for setup Once System is setup all settings are stored in the Project Settings When a new project is created the current project settings can be copied to the new project All settings are copied so the setup of all of the options and displays is only required once Typically system setups should be saved to standard projects which can be reloaded into Vscope program This allows different setups to be saved to the computer for different applications Then when in the field the standard setup can be loaded into the computer and everything is ready to go The following example shows a typical setup for a refraction survey using a Sledge Hammer as a source Setup for Automatic Features Devices Settings Go to Device settings and setup for Refraction Shot typically setup is 0 125 sample interval with short acquisition time Example shows 1 second record Configuration DAQ 129 Current x Acquisition GPS Gain 10 Sample Interval 0 125 y msec Acquisition Time 1 sec Trigger Settings C Auto Trigger ReMi Trigger On TimeBreak Hammer Switch X Cancel
64. ith 1 second record 100 records 82 seconds 1 30 hours for 8GB Downloading Data from CF card First go to the Database Explorer File Open menu Go to the DAQ Download Records menu Select DAQ Link Unit number to download Press Get List of Records Wait for list to be completed Select from the list the Records to download Ctrl A is used to select all After Selecting records Press Download Selected Wait for Download to be completed 107 6 4 Changing data in Database Trace order Polarity The data in the database can be change by editing the values in the DAQlink III settings 6 4 1 Changing Trace Order First open the file with the database explorer Click on DAQ Config and Channel Config buttons to make the list of channels visible Click on the channel to be shifted and press F7 or F8 to move it up or down the list Ele Edit View DAQ Remote mo D 6 g Ha 2000056 O5Aug 2008 13 40 13 2000058 05 4ug 2008 19 40 47 2000059 05 4ug 2008 19 40 59 2000060 05 4ug 2008 19 41 09 2000061 05 4ug 2008 19 41 17 2000062 05 4ug 2008 19 41 26 2000063 05Aug 2008 19 41 38 2000064 05 4ug 2008 13 42 00 2000065 05 4ug 2008 19 42 31 2000066 O5Aug 2008 19 42 53 2000067 O5Aug 2008 19 43 17 2000068 O5Aug 2008 19 43 33 2000069 O5Aug 2008 19 43 47 2000070 O5Aug 2008 19 44 09 2000050 05 4ug 2008 19 36 58 2000051 05 4ug 2008 19 37 35 2000052 05 4ug 2008 19 37 54 2000053 05 4ug 2008 19 38 22 200005
65. le DAQlink IIIs connected the copy to all button will appear press yes to copy the setup parameters to the other units or cancel to bypass the copy to all function 4 1 3 IP settings Each DAQlink III unit should have a unique IP address The IP settings selection allows viewing and editing of the current IP setting for the unit For the IP address shown the 192 defines a class C network With class C networks the first 3 octets must be the same for all units This means that the first three entries 192 168 0 must be the same for the units to communicate The last octet is a number between 0 255 The number 0 and the number 255 are reserved and should not be used for a DAQlink III IP address Only the numbers 1 254 should be used The computer s IP address should also be unique it cannot have the same IP address as a DAQlink III unit The Net Mask should be the same for all units All bits that are not 0 in the net mask have to match 255 255 255 0 Mask is shown which means the first 3 bytes octet have to match Use DHCP server to configure IP configuration When checked the DHCP server does the IP configuration automatically The DHCP server supplies an IP address to any host that asks for it Recommend always using manual address when possible because it s easier to troubleshoot in case of a problem Device Properties X DAG Link III DAG name DAG 1002 DAG number 1002 ADC Resolution 24 bit Firmware versio
66. le names When selected the program uses the File number plus the date plus the time delay and the extension e File number Length The File number length can be limited by this entry Example a 4 digit limit will limit the file number from a value of 0000 to 9999 e Append CSV Files is used when exporting CSV type files When selected the new CSV data is appended to the old data When not selected a new CSV file is created for every record preferences x Filters Roll General AutSave Export File Names Short File Names 00001 ext C Detailed File Names File Date Time Delay ext File Number Lenath e digits Append CSV Files x Cancel Figure 5 4 10 File Export 70 User s Manual 5 4 11 Stack Menu Stack menu allows the user to setup the following automatic save operations Auto Stack Records When selected the program will automatically stack the records See Memory Function Save Stack to Database When selected the stacked data will be saved to database Export Stack to File When Selected the stacked data will be exported to a file Confirm before stacking When selected the operator must select to add record to stack Confirm before saving stack When selected the operator must confirm before the stack is saved to the record Enable Polarity Selection for Stacking will enable and extra button in the Vscope Toolbar which will invert all of the data Ctrl P will toggle
67. meters between the two DAQlink III units This setup requires 4 network switches and quantity 3 sections of 80 meter rugged network cable One Network switch is at Each DAQlink III unit connected to battery power Two more network switch units are used to connect the 80 meter cables between the boxes These interconnection switches are powered through the cable and do not require an additional battery connection Unit is powered by 12 volt through the POE connection on the Ethernet patch cable 2 3 2 Rugged Network Cable Rugged Ethernet cable with water resistance mating connectors This switch is designed for use with the Rugged 10 100 network Switch Standard length is 90 meters 12 User s Manual 2 3 3 DAQlink III battery box Rugged water resistance battery box for use with the DAQlink III system Normally sold with a 12 volt 20 amp hour battery Provides connection for the DAQlink and Network telemetry either wired or Wireless Also provides mounting option for Wireless network 13 2 3 4 Wireless Network Option This option is used to provide a wireless connection between multiple DAQlink III units The Wireless Option includes one Wireless Access Point and one Wireless Station Typically two DAQlink III units and a computer can be connected with only one Wireless Network Option The wireless option works well in line of sight operation distances up to 2 km can operate without any problems However in some a
68. miles between extenders using twisted pair wire 18 User s Manual 2222 Channels 1 through 12 Twisted Pair Maximum Length 4 Miles Extra Communication Port to use with another Local Switch to add more Channels Channels 25 through 36 Channels 37 through 48 48 Channel Wired Spread over Eithernet Extender Approved by John Giles Seismic 7 15 2010 1 00am NES Drawing by Christopher Derrick 2 4 2 Wired Network 48 channel System using Rugged 10 100 Network Switches Following picture is an example of a 48 channel DAQlink III system using 10 100 network switches 100 meter maximum between network Switches Power down cable 19 Channels 1 through 12 sti Channels 13 through 24 80 meters 1900 Distributive o Switch wen dd Plug into any open switch port Channels 25 through 36 Channels 37 through 48 48 Channel Wired Spread Approved by John Giles NETO 7 15 2010 11 00am Drawing by Christopher Derrick 20 User s Manual 2 5 Wireless Network DAQlink III units can be connected using Wireless networks This pictures shows a DAQlink III station and computer setup in a Wireless network configuration 21 2 5 1 Wireless Repeater Station This picture shows a DAQlink III units setup in Wireless network mode This unit receives data with a Wireless Station and Transmits to the next station with a Wireless Access 22 User s Manual 2 5 2 Wireless Network 48 channel Sys
69. mputers Who Am I Map Network Drive Disconnect Network Drive Create Shortcut Rename Properties L E 2000 Outlook TurboTax Express Figure 2 1 Network Properties Right Click on an icon that corresponds to your network card and select Properties 120 User s Manual J us we cw An scr Pyro iver tana AS pica Caen ln F Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties al Area Connection Properties General ieneral You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Connect using 8 Kingston EtheRx IC PCCard Ethemet Adapter KNE PC2 Configure Components checked are used by this connection C Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks a LRL MR vi Internet Protocol TCP IP m Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 v 3 NwLink NetBIOS Dota pulsas CA VIS NWLink IPX SPX NetBIOS Compatible Transport Proto X 4 b C Obtain DNS server address automatically install Uninstall Use the following DNS server addresses r Description y Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default Prefered DNS server wide area network protocol that provides communication Altemate DNS server ec
70. n Figure 5 4 4 1 Vertical Seismic Plot Scale Feature 64 User s Manual 5 4 5 Setting Zoom Level Zoom buttons on the toolbar and the View menu help to adjust a view of a selected plot Full view Ctrl F Axis allows changing of the x and y axis of the plot Full view or ctrl F zooms out completely to show all of plot To adjust zoom with the mouse press the left mouse button and make a box to zoom in on an area of the plot Start at the top left corner and move to the bottom right corner 5 Analysis Rec 6 lol xj X 3 26380 Y 6 250 Phase 10 Loop GF Figure 5 4 5 Zooming In With The Mouse After releasing mouse button the plot will zoom in After zooming in making a box with the mouse from bottom right to top left will zoom out The plot position can be changed by clicking and holding right mouse button and dragging plot in desired direction 65 5 4 6 Additional Plot Functions New Plot Ctrl Opens a new plot window XE Remove DC Orb Toggles selection of the remove DC feature When enabled this feature removes the DC component from the input signal before plotting or analyzing data Status of selection is shown in the Plot info window at the bottom of the screen 66 User s Manual 5 4 7 Filters s n sr High Cut Low Cut and Notch filters can be setup and selected The Tool bar can be used to select or unselect each filter If the Toolbar button appears pressed in then the
71. n 5 10 Release date 4 10 2008 DAG IP address should be DIFFERENT from computer IP address DAG IP Address 192 168 0 202 Apply Net Mask 255 255 255 0 Use DHCP server to configure DAG IP address Figure 4 1 3Device IP selections 28 User s Manual 4 2 DAQlink III Configuration Standard menus When first installed the Vscope program uses Standard menus These menus provide all of the necessary options for normal seismic operation The Advance menus are selected in the Option Preferences Menu It is important on new installations to check the DAQ settings Click the Device button on the Tool bar and the DAQlink Configuration Menu should appear This will also check that communication to the DAQlink III unit is working properly If the configuration window does not appear it means that the DAQlink III unit selected is not responding This is usually caused by improper TCP IP settings or Ethernet cable not plugged in properly The computer or DAQlink III unit may need to be reset if the TCP IP configuration has changed An additional check of communication can be performed by first removing all DAQ units from the DAQ setup table Highlight the DAQ unit to be removed then press the Remove button After all units have been removed press the Auto Detect button and all units connected to the computer will be added 29 4 2 1 Device Acquisition Menu Standard Menu Configuration DAQ 1001 Not Update
72. ndow help to find particular record Import Records allows data to be imported into Database Export Records allows selected records to Exported from the Database L4 Edit Comment Ctrl E Use this button to view or edit the comment Assign Source and Receiver Coordinates ae Invert Selected Record this will invert the data for the selected record Very useful for Shear Wave stacking Delete Del Use this button to delete data record from database Additional buttons 8z Sort Records Allows to select a column in the table which will be used to sort records Search Allows to search a record using Index Date Device or Record Search in Comment Helps the user to find a record which has some word combination in the Comment column Range Shows only records that lie withing some range eg betweet two dates Filter Allows to set complex criteria for records to be shown in the table Not implemented yet E Show All Records Cancels all ranges and filters and allows the user to see all records in the database 47 5 3 2 DAQlink III and Channel Configuration Clicking the DAQ Configuration and the Channel Configuration buttons can show the DAQlink III Configuration and the Channel Configuration for the saved data The DAQlink Configuration shows the acquisition parameters for each DAQlink III used in the selected record also the GPS data will be shown if available The Channel
73. nk III unit stores all data to an internal compact Flash card The records can be downloaded to the Vscope program after data has been acquired Before using the Flash Card option it is best to reset memory in the Flash Card Configuration DAQ 164 Current EN xl Acquisition Trigger Analog Output GPS Calibration Advanced Reset DAG Performs DAGLink software reset Reset Memory Next record will be stored at the beginning of memory buffer Erase Memory Deletes all records from DAQLink memory buffer Reset Memory pressing this button will cause the next record to be recorded at the first of the memory card Erase Memory This function erases all data from the Flash card This is not usually required It may take over an hour to erase all memory from a Large Flash Card 101 6 3 1 Downloading single records To download a single record from the DAQlink III Flash card memory go to Options Download Menu After pressing the Get List of Records button a list of all of the stored data will appear Download Records x DAG Link Unit 164 Total 471 Start ID DAQ Record 1 2005431 27 Feb 2006 10 46 37 2 2005492 27 Feb 2006 11 04 07 11 3 2005433 27 Feb 2006 11 04 46 12 4 2005494 28 Feb 2006 12 25 47 13 5 2005495 28 Feb 2006 12 26 40 14 6 2005496 28 Feb 2006 12 30 28 15 E 2005497 28 Feb 2006 12 54 03 16 8 2005498 28 Feb 2006 12 55 39 17 9 2005499 28 Feb 2006 12 56 54 18 10 20055
74. o be able to record at the fast sample rates The number of records that can be stored depends on the sample rate number of channels and record length When the memory is full the DAQlink III starts over at the beginning and overwrites the stored data at the beginning of the Flash Card memory To estimate number of records the following guidelines can be used e Each sample of data 3 bytes e Header information about 12 of record length normally ignored when estimating Each record requires additional bytes depending on GPS time and other peripheral information being recorded Example 1 24 channels at 2msec 1 second record 24 channels 500 samples sec 1second 3 bytes sample Equals 36 K bytes Or a 32 Megabyte Compact Flash can hold about 800 records A 1 Gigabyte Compact Flash Card can hold about 27 000 records 105 Example 2 Sample Rate 1 16 msec Record Length 1 second of channels 24 Number of bytes record 16 000 SAMPLES SEC 3 BYTES SAMPLE 24 CHANNELS 1 152 000 BYTES SEC Theoretical Maximum Storage 2GB should hold 1736 one second records 8GB should hold 6944 one second records Actual Storage results 2 GB recorded 1538 records in list 0 886 of the 1736 8 GB recorded 6091 records in list 0 877 of the 6944 106 User s Manual 6 3 5 Speed of Downloading A large CF card will take a long time to download data to the database Example 24 channels at 1 16 msec sample rate w
75. o peak LIJ Ro cur Input Impedance Jaime spem qnte Se cv One UTE Sel O SLM ON ANS CUR IER TE ST TD RU QUE AS CU BE a o cn 100 K ohms pP Preamplifier Gains TIEN X2 and x32 standard software selectable a X1 and x16 available on special request Fe Anti alias Filters 0 __ 85 of Nyquist frequency Digital Filters Low Cut User Selectable frequency Notch 50 or 60 Hz standard User selectable High Cut User Selectable Sample Interval 0 0208 0 0625 0 125 0 250 0 500 1 00 2 00 4 00 8 00 16 00 millisecond Sample Frequency 48000 16000 8000 4000 2000 1000 500 250 125 64 5 samples second Record Length Up to 4 Gbytes number of channels Pre trigger delay 10 second Continuous Recording Option GPS Interface Standard Internal Clock synchronized to GPS time GPS Time and Position saved with data Internal Storage Compact Flash style storage media Standard FAT16 or FAT32 file system maximum file size 32GB 100Mbit Ethernet Download speed 8MByte sec real time transfer Power consumption 24 channels less than 0 4 watt channel Built in Line Testing and Instrument Tests Size 330x230x60 mm Weight 3 4 Kg 125 9 1 DAQlink III Connector wiring LED s Network Illuminates when Ethernet Network is connected Network Data Illuminates when Network Data is det
76. oject VScope will reset all its settings to default values and will create an empty database The program will create a separate folder with the same name as a project and store new database and project file with extension vsp to that folder To create a new project with the same settings as the current one select Copy Settings From Current Project Enter a New Name for the New Project and press OK All settings from the current project will be copied to a new one When VScope is started for the first time it creates a default project Projectl To change the current project use File gt Load Project menu and select a VSP file to load ew Project Project Name vs Project2 Project Location C DAGlink III Software Sco Y w Copy Settings From Current Project M Project Mode Seismic C Vibrator BE C Source Signature X Cancel 45 5 3 Database 5 3 1 Loading Data from Database The VScope program has a built in database support For this reason all of the data that acquired by the program is stored as records in a database rather than in separate files This allows for greater flexibility with data manipulation record searching and analysis Large number of Records in Database will slow program considerably Start new database often to reduce this problem Or do not save to database and only export data to SEG Y or SEG files The user can see all of the records in the current project database
77. peat according to the trigger and repeat every settings Timer settings Require one Valid GPS position to start operation After a valid position has occurred the internal clock on the DAQlink III unit is used Configuration DAQ 1095 Not Updated TimeBreal Input Channel GPS Time PPS Figure 4 2 2 Device Trigger 36 User s Manual 4 3 3 Order Menu Advance Mode The order menu appears when a 24 channel DAQlink III is connected NOTE This menu is not active with 6 12 or 18 Channel DAQlink III units The order menu is used to arrange the channel numbers in each DAQlink III unit This selection allows compensating for different spread cable configurations Configuration DAQ 1002 Current 37 4 3 4 Device Analog Output Advance Mode The DAQlink III uses the Analog Outputs to generate test signals For normal operation the output must be set to NONE Configuration DAQ 1002 Current Figure 4 3 4 Device Analog Output 38 User s Manual 4 3 5 GPS The GPS menu can be used to check the status of the GPS receiver Press the Get Position button and the screen will be updated with the latest serial message from the GPS receiver The GGA string will show the data from the receiver If valid GPS data is received then the Latitude Longitude Altitude and time will be displayed The GPS receiver can be connected internally to the unit or can be connected to the
78. reas where line of sight is limited the Wireless Option is also limited and range can be limited to 50 meters or less Multiple Wireless Network options repeaters can be added to increase the range of the system Unit is powered by 12 volt through the POE connection on the Ethernet patch cable 14 User s Manual 2 3 Ethernet Extender Remote and Local pair Twisted Pair Maximum Length 4 Miles l 4 Extra Communication Port to use with another me Local Switch to add more Channels This option is used to provide a wireless connection between multiple DAQlink III units The Ethernet Extender pair includes one Local unit and one Remote unit The Ethernet data is transmitted between boxes over a simple twisted pair cable The distance between boxes can be up to one mile Unit is powered by 12 volt through the POE connection on the Ethernet patch cable 15 2 4 Networked DAQlink Ill systems The DAQlink III unit can be configured as a 1 channel to 24 channel unit Different networking options are available depending on requirement and terrain using a combination of Wired or Wireless Networking 120 Channel Wireless Wired Spread 16 User s Manual 2 4 1 Wired Network This pictures shows a single DAQlink III station setup in a wired telemetry mode 17 2 4 2 Wired Network 48 channel Ethernet Extenders Following picture is an example of a 48 channel DAQIII system using Ethernet Extenders Up to 4
79. reen and left click the mouse 0 02 003 1 t 1 M A X 004l L 1 Y NE f A 0 06 0 07 1 M 47 NE MP Figure 5 7 1 Picks on Seismic Plots 80 User s Manual Right click on the screen and select pick table The pick table will appear on the left side of the seismic plot The time of each pick is shown in the table The geophone spacing is entered at the bottom of the screen The velocity will be computed using the picks and the geophone spacing review 1 Scale gE 10 x T 021443 Ch 4 eA Re gt 4 2 3 Seismic Plots g ri 8 9 C Absolute Max Equalize C AGC Window o msec 1200 RT C Individual Scale 5388 89 5388 89 5388 89 5388 89 1686 96 1686 96 e 0 1686 96 Remove Pick Clear All Picks 02 Picks Table 3 0 0381443298 Axis p f Full View Scale Spacing fi 0 Update Show Legend traces 81 The Edit Geometry selection or he EL on the toolbar is used to select the geometry window The X distance and Z elevation of each geophone is entered in the table 4 Edit Geometry Source _ Select Receivers 0 0 0 005155 10 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 30 0 0 0 40 0 0 0 50 0 0 014433 60 0 0 0 70 0 0 0 80 0 0 0 90 0 0 038144 100 0 0 0 110 0 0 0 120 0 0 0 130 0 0 0 140 0 0 0 150 0 0 0 160 0 0 0 E X Spacing 10 Y OK x Cancel Figure 5 7 2 Edit Geometry Screen The F
80. reset will be stored in the first memory location on the compact flash card Erase Memory button is used to FORMAT the CF Card This process should take only a few seconds The Status LED will FLASH RED while formatting IF the Status LED continues to FLASH RED then the CF Card must be replaced Set Oscillator is used to set the internal oscillator on the DAQlink III unit Normally there is no reason for the end user to set the oscillator It is set to 2047 manual value at the factory If a GPS unit is connected then the automatic correction option should be selected GPS internal Clock connection When using the GPS system for continuous recording it is important to set the Oscillator to Automatic Correction This allows the precise PPS timing of the GPS unit to be used to adjust the internal clock on the DAQlink III unit The Manual Value entry will show the current value being used by the DAQlink III unit This is a digital number representing the adjustment required to the clock oscillator It is a value between 1 and 4095 2048 is the center value for this number Typically the Manual value will show about 1800 when the clock is adjusted using the GPS time Configuration DAQ 1002 Current X Acquisition Trigger Order Analog Output GPS Calibration Advanced Reset DAG Performs DAGLink software reset Reset Memory Next record will be stored at the beginning of memory buffer Erase Memory Deletes all records from DAGLink memory b
81. ring C Allow other network users to connect through this computer s Internet connection Learn more about Internet Connection Sharing If you re not sure how to set these properties use the Network Setup Wizard instead Close 122 User s Manual 7 5 TCP IP Verification To verify that the IP address is correct select Start then Run then type in CMD This starts the command prompt in Windows This is similar to the old DOS command prompt Type the command ipconfig The current ip address 192 168 0 101 should be shown icrosoft Windows 2666 Version 5 66 2195 lt C gt Copyright 1985 2666 Microsoft Corp C gt ipconfig Windows 2666 IP Configuration Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection Connection specific DNS Suffix IP Address Subnet Mask ae is Default Gateway 192 168 6 151 255 255 255 8 Viewing the Network Tab at the bottom of the Vscope program can also check the IP address The Network Tab shows the current IP address detected by the Vscope program Comment Record Info Plot Info Status Errors Communication Network Adapter Desc Realtek RTL8139 810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC Packet Scheduler Miniport DHCP Enabled No xxx 123 8 Specifications and Options 8 1 Options The DAQlink III unit has several options e Compact Flash 32 Mbyte to 16 Gbyte optional The Flash card is used for o Buffering of data Temporary storage of data
82. s allows for the long records to have correct timing This selection is found in the Device Options Advanced settings tab Gat sc JV Automatic Correction requires GPS Manual Value 1868 99 6 2 Continuous Monitoring of data The Vscope DAQlink system allows continuous monitoring of a small number of channels Larger number of channels slows the computer program system too much for continuous monitoring First set up the DAQlink III for short records Example 1 msec sample rate 1 second record Sample Interval fi msec Acquisition Time l sec Set up the DAQlink III to record Setup system for appropriate trigger method Either setup for auto trigger for continuous monitoring or use actual trigger to monitor actual event Select signal graph and go to axis setup Select Scope Mode and set x axis to larger than acquisition time Start acquisition Each time the 1 second record is received the graph is updated in real time Example shows result of 6 one second records SP TEES lO xl S File View Edit Acquisition Options Window Help le x D 6 E 68 s 60 88 SHOR MOR gis viSiaons T 682608 Ch5 Seismic Plots X Axis Y Axis Min fd Min o Max fio Max 7 X Auto Scale Y Auto Scale Y Scope Mode x Cancel Comment Record Info Plot Info Status Errors Communication Network 100 User s Manual 6 3 DAQlink Flash Card Download The DAQli
83. se While in the Database menu multiple records can be stacked together Select the records to be stacked by pressing the Ctrl key and clicking the left mouse button After the records to be stacked have been selected press the Load Stacked button in the bottom right hand corner of the screen The selected records will be added together and can now be viewed Press the File Save button to save the stacked data to the database 1 Database Explorer Local Database File Edit View DAQ Remote SO 4O 9 SFEQR Se Index StatiD Start Date Start Time Statt Delay 2005702 O9Apr2008 22 13 7 1 00 2005701 O9Apr2008 22 13 23 1 10 2005703 09Apr2008 22 13 30 2005707 11 Apr 2008 2005709 11 Apr 2008 21 17 27 3 70 2005712 11 Apr 2008 21 19 35 0 00 2005715 11 Apr 2008 22 01 25 5 50 2005716 11 Apr 2008 22 01 53 2 20 Comment File Number GPS Time Valid GPS 0 4 11 2008 9 14 25 PM DAG Config Channel Config Y Load Stacked x Close Figure 5 3 5 Stacking data with Database Explorer 51 5 3 6 Inverting Data before Stack Shear Wave One method of Shear Wave acquisition is done by hitting one side of a plate and storing the data then hitting the opposite side of the plate and storing the data The second record is inverted and then the two records are summed to show only the Shear wave energy Vscope allows this operation Store both of the records to the database Then go to the d
84. se een eene nnne 38 ASB SGP A ete eA ce incedere ute ha hed A hoodies 39 4 3 6 DAOImK Calibre 41 4231 Device Advanced MENU uei rte gates eres ute e aite e ree eet equ 43 5 PROGRAM OPERATION icon chee Iur toe i uae iii 44 AS QA 44 5 22 el dre CPC ESEE A ORAIN ASEEN EAPN AE E RETE 45 553 Database EATE E EEEE EAEE IEE IEEE 46 5 3 L Loading Data From Database vocoder es acia tates 46 5 3 2 DAQlink and Channel Configuration oooocnocnnonconnnonononcnnnnononononononnnonnnonn nono non anno nennen nnne nennen 48 5 3 3 Import and Export Data tee e Ret tee cea 49 5 3 4 Storing Data to Dat base erede Red et petet eate UR o e t eR eee Re dus 51 5 3 5 Stacking Data in Database cios retrete e Ue Re e ea ele uda 51 5 3 6 Inverting Data Before Stack Shear Wave sees 52 3 3 6 1 Real Time Inversion Data cec echt expe dia 54 5 27 Near Trace Gather icon ec e e iate en Ye SITUE a tegen aed x REIR EGE Coda da 55 5 4 Data View and Analysis R n 57 5A Graph Plot Types esie eee eee Mania ene ep HR 57 5 42 Plot Popup Men visi ree p IRR REP 60 5 4 3 Store Plot Menu eee e fiere toe ede felt eee eee Eten re faeces e e reine egues 61 544 3 1 Store All Plot Menu ddr 62 5 44 Seismic Plots idet teet ern iei tee ie Inde tese rite deed 63 5 4 5 Setting Zoom Eeyel noche bete ts 65 5 4 6 Additional Plot P nctions
85. sions for the following options Two RS232 inputs and outputs GPS receiver for position information GPS receiver for timing reference and adjustment of internal oscillator Test Oscillator Two pre amp gain settings Compact Flash for storage of acquired signals Multiple DAQlink units can be recorded simultaneously using standard wired or wireless network e Stand alone mode with GPS allows DAQlink III units to record autonomously without user intervention The DAQlink III System consists of the following DAQlink Unit Digital to Analog converter unit with Ethernet interface DAQlink III is a 24 bit acquisition unit with each box containing up to 24 channels The DAQlink III is also capable of outputting an analog signal using a 16 bit D A converter Computer The DAQ Link unit connects to a computer with Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Windows 98 Windows NT or Windows 2000 operating system and an Ethernet Network Interface Card NIC GPS GARMIN GPS unit VScope software operates on the computer and communicates to the DAQlink units The Software package allows viewing analysis and storage of the acquired signals Connection cables are included to connect o Power 11 18 VDC o Ethernet cable to connect DAQlink III to computer o Analog Input connector Custom cables are available upon request Status LED s on front panel Network Link Illuminates when Ethernet Network is connected Network Data Illuminates wh
86. ssssscssssessssssesssssssesscssssesscssssesscssesesscssssessessesesscssssessessssessessesesees 80 5 8 Refraction Example Setup ccscsssssssssssscsscsscescesesssssssssssscsscescesssssssssssscssscoscssssssossnsssesssssscosoosees 83 5 9 NV SCOPE SHOCK A ieie Se ees Vne o KE nE NES t Enei TENESSE SEEE SS TE EEE E TEESE 90 5 10 Geophone and Line Test cscsscsssssscsscsscsscsscescesensssssscsssscsscessossssssssecssesssscoscossnsssssnsssessessossessosses 92 5 11 Multiple DAQlink Triggering Trigger on Time feature eee eee eee eese enint nete tenen tnan 93 5 0 ADVANCE D FEATURES oia lo testet tectae 94 6 1 DAQlink Continuous Recording 4 rece eee eese eene eese eene aetas ttn staat eas tense tastes testas tens teas etas tnos 94 6 1 1 Vscope Auto Start Function iere pne pee eee ge ee Tee Epp rele 94 6 122 DAOHnk Auto Start Feature 3 rete Hec Ubuntu a 95 6S GPS Irnggeron PPS 4o ae ate A aC de ee 96 6 4 DAOHnk TH Timing GPS eet np te Pe EP Certe a ti oo ecd eT 97 6 1 5 Contin ous Recording Examples pete pie e ede it recen edge ip cece peteret 98 6 2 Continuous Monitoring of data eee e eee eee tees eee nentes tatnen sens tasto sensns esses sesenta 100 6 3 DAQlink Flash Card Download ccce creen ee eee eee ee eee tn ee eee anos teet oeste ense eee en ee seen eese en eee eeea 101 6 3 1 Downloading Single Records
87. stalled the Vscope program uses Standard menus These menus provide all of the necessary options for normal seismic operation The Advance menus can be selected in the Option Preferences Menu Selecting Advanced Mode selects the advance menus Preferences WinPcap network driver is required when using multiple DAQlinks III with large channel count and fast sample rates 33 4 3 1 Device Acquisition Menu Advance Mode This menu allows the user to setup the acquisition parameters for the selected DAQlink TIT unit Up to 24 channels per DAQlink III unit are shown The DAQlink III unit automatically checks the number of operating channels when the unit is reset The channels must be enabled to acquire data A check mark shows that the channel is enabled The end user can change the name field The type field should be set to generic unless acquiring data from a servo hydraulic vibrator When performing quality control tests on a servo hydraulic vibrator it is very important to select the correct type for each channel Gain 2 preamp gains can be selected x1 x16 Input Should be set to Normal e Normal for Normal operation e Loopback is used for testing e GND is used for testing Connects inputs to Ground for measuring instrument Noise Level Units and Scale used to display the Y axis in different units than volts These settings are allowing the display to be modified for different units Normal entry is volts
88. t Tasks Mobile PC Change battery settings Adjust commonly used mobility Select Manage network connections 114 User s Manual 115 ae EE Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center e a eless networks Set up a connection or network Diagnose and repair See also Internet Options Windows F Network and Sharing Center 0 JOHN ARGONAUT Unidentified network Internet This computer View full map A Unidentified network Public network Customize Local only Connection Local Area Connection im Sharing and Discovery Network discovery o Off File sharing 9 Off Public folder sharing Off Printer sharing 9 Off no printers installed Password protected sharing 9 On 9 Media sharing 9 Off Show me all the files and folders I am sharing Right Cl e Local Area Connections and select Properties 4 7 dE Network and Internet Network Connections gt File Edit View Tools Help E A 8 Tasks ick on th View computers and devices Name Status Device Name Connectivity Network Category Connect to a network LAN or High Speed Internet 2 Manage wireless networks Local Area Connection Wireless Network Connection s Unidentified network Not connected Set up a connection or network GES Agere Systems ET 131x PCI c 39454 Disable Status Diagnose Manage networ Diagnose
89. tem using Wireless Network Following picture is an example of a 48 channel DAQlink III system using Wireless network option Optionial Wireless PC Link Channels 1 through 12 9 Channels 13 through 24 Channels 25 through 36 Channels 37 through 48 48 Channel Wireless Spread Approved by John Giles Seismic 7 15 2010 11 00am Revision 5 Drawing by Christopher Derrick 23 2 5 3 Wireless Network 72 channel System using Wireless Network Following picture is an example of a 72 channel DAQlink III system using Wireless network option Channels 1 through 12 Channels 13 through 24 Optionial Wireless PC Link ic Channels 25 through 36 Channels 37 through 48 Channels 49 through 60 Channels 61 through 72 NEL L L 24 User s Manual 2 5 4 Wireless Network 96 channel System using Wireless Wired Network Following picture is an example of a 96 channel DAQIII system using Wireless and wired network options Channels 13 through 24 Channels 25 through 36 Channels 37 through 48 Channels 49 through 60 Channels 73 through 84 Channels 85 through 96 i C way 25 3 Configuring The Program 3 0 DAQlink III Quick Start Guide Set Fixed IP address on Computer 1 Set fixed IP address on your computer 2 Follow instruction in Section 2 of the manual 3 Fixed address of 192 168 0 101 should be used Setup Hardware 1 Connect Ethernet patch
90. ue until all of the records to be omitted have been selected After selecting all the records go to the Record Export menu or select Export button on Toolbar to export the selected records Pressing the left mouse button once will unselect the record from the list The record will show highlighted until another record has been selected Doing a double click of the left mouse button will select the stack function Holding the ctrl button and pressing left mouse once will unselect record holding ctrl button and pressing left mouse button again will reselect the record When storing multiple records to the VScope data files vs2 all of the selected records will be stored to one vs2 file The multiple record vs2 file can only be loaded while in the database explorer menu Use the Records Import menu or use the Import button on the Toolbar to load the vs2 file When storing multiple records to SEG Y or SEG 2 file format each selected record will be saved to a different file name The name that is entered in the save as window will be used along with the record to create the file name 50 User s Manual 5 3 4 Storing Data to Database After acquisition is finished you can save new data to database Select menu File gt Save Ctrl S A window will appear where you can enter a comment for current record By default this window displays a comment from the last record in the database 5 3 5 Stacking Data in Databa
91. uffer v Automatic Correction requires GPS Manual Value 2048 Set Oscillator 411 X Cancel Figure 4 3 7 Device Advanced Menu 43 5 Program Operation 5 1 Acquisition Select menu Acquisition gt Start or click S Acquire button or Press Ctrl A to start acquisition Text at the bottom of the screen will display the status of the acquisition next to the Rx and Tx lights e Waiting will be displayed when acquisition is started but waiting for trigger e Acquired N sec will be displayed after trigger has occurred and program started receiving data Processing will be displayed at the end of acquisition Also the Status Tab at the bottom of the display can be used to monitor status of the DAQlink III units To stop acquisition in progress select menu Acquisition gt Stop or click Stop button or Press Ctrl T 44 User s Manual 5 2 Projects The VScope uses projects to save program settings and to store acquired data The projects are like folders used to sort and store different data Each project saves its own configuration for acquisition parameters plot selection scaling options and other VScope selections Plus each project has its own database where the program keeps the saved data This allows the user to have different settings for different jobs and quickly switch between them The program remembers last project and loads it automatically on startup To create a new project click menu File gt New Pr
92. ultiple DAQlink III units can be connected to one computer using standard network equipment hubs switches wireless access points etc Ix SS On DaQlinkName Serial Add dl IS a v a2 2 E al Auto Detect Coan al DAQ Settings u isl IP Settings Remove JE EEEE Figure 4 1 Device setup Figure 4 1 shows five DAQlink III units connected to the computer The first column shows that DAQ1 DAQ2 and DAQS5 have been selected for acquisition The user can change the second column DAQ Link Name field The Serial field is hardware programmed into the DAQlink III unit and cannot be changed In figure 4 1 DAQ unit 5 is highlighted Clicking DAQ Settings or IP Settings will show the configuration of the highlighted unit To highlight a different unit simply left click on a different DAQ link name Remove Button will remove the highlighted unit from the list Add button can be used to add a new DAQlink III unit However it is recommended to use the auto detect feature to add new units 27 4 1 1 DAQlink III Order The order in which the DAQlink III units are shown is the same order that they will appear when the data is displayed The up and down arrows can be used to change the order of the DAQlink III units 4 1 2 Copy to All After setting up one DAQlink III unit the DAQ settings can be copied to the other units Highlight the DAQlink III unit that has been setup With multip
93. vance Mode must be selected in the Option Preference menu to enable this screen There are three selections in this menu 1 Disabled This selection disables the DAQlink III auto start 2 Without Start Command When this selection is enabled the DAQlink III will start acquisition as soon as the unit is powered up This selection is used when the DAQlink III will not be connected to a computer running Vscope during acquisition 3 After Start Command This selection enables the auto start feature after a Start Command has been sent from the Vscope program This mode is used when the unit is connected to a computer running Vscope Configuration DAQ 164 Current Acquisition Trigger Analog Output GPS Calibration Advanced Trigger Setting C Auto Trigger C Trigger On TimeBreak Pulse Edge Low High Trigger On Input Channel Chan 1 Level 0 9999 Trigger On PPS Pulse Synchronize 4 D Converters Pre Trigger Delay 0 0 sec Auto Start Timer C Disabled Start At 00 00 00 GMT edt scs Repeat E very 00 1 0 00 him s X Cancel Y OK 95 6 1 3 GPS Trigger on PPS The DAQlink III unit can be set to trigger on the GPS PPS clock First the trigger on PPS pulse must be selected in the trigger selection and then the Timer values must also be selected Timer Value Start At The Start At time is used when the exact time of an event is to be used to tri
94. y View Options Remowv Tools Updates Connect a gt gt lt y a See Also CSNW Date and Time Display Folder Options Fonts Aj Windows Update Controllers 0 Help and Support Ws Y Ki t Pr Intel R Internet Java Plug in Keyboard Mail Mouse PROSet Options L A amp 9 Phone and Power Options Printers and QuickTime Regional and Modem Faxes Language ID at ei rie rm 118 User s Manual Right Click on the Local Area Connection Icon and select properties Network Connections File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help Q Back 2 ya Search le Folders E Address e Network Connections Network Tasks 2l yA 1394 Connection Other Places Create Shortcut Y Control Panel My Network Places E My Documents i My Computer Delete Rename Scroll Down to the Internet Protocol TCP IP selection and click on this icon Click on Properties button Use following IP address IP address 192 168 0 101 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Press OK to accept entries Local Area Connection Properties dg Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General Advanced General cy Wireless Network E9 Realtek RTL8139 810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically This connection uses the following items Use the following IP address Y 37

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