GMS Quick User Manual
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1. GMs Quick User Manual Foreword This manual is provided as a brief guideline to give an overview of the first steps and it is not intended to cover all the different circumstances Please check the GMS User Manual for details Step 1 Unpacking The GMS is shipped in a standard packing box containing all the typical accessories Some specific options such as the external battery may be supplied in a separate box The packing box must be inspected for any external damage and any damage should be immediately reported to the forwarder The contents of the packing box can be checked according to the order and the packing list Verify that none of the items have physical damage Keep the packing box for transportation to the final location of the instrument Step 2 Installation Organisation Before proceeding further please revise the figure at the end of this manual which illustrates standard and optional connections of the instrument This way you can familiarise yourself with the GMS s and the options you have received for connectivity The following items are required for a typical installation e Drill drill bits screws and tools for mounting or levelling e Compass or building references for the axis orientation e Latest version of GeoDAS software and manual check also on our web site www geosig com e Computer with CD ROM drive serial COM port and Ethernet e Any accessories delivered with the GMS re2. asily be received If the GMS is installed inside a building or a basement the GPS module should be installed outside Once fixed the GPS can be connected to the GPS connector Step 7 GMS Startup se Check the GMS User Manual chapter 6 Quick Start up for a more detailed step by step procedure Remove the cover using the four screws on the top corners Verify that the battery is correctly fixed and connected to the system Let the cover open and connect your computer to the internal serial port CONSOLE by using a standard RS 232 patch cable Open any terminal program and chose the appropriate COM port baud rate is 115 200 Switch on the instrument by pressing and holding the POWER button for 2 seconds Press lt Ctr gt Z as soon the message appears on the console to enter the test mode Then Press N to enter and adjust the network settings Normally it is set to DHCP Enter the IP and port of your data server as recovery server Start the instrument by pressing 5 in the boot loader menu The LED meanings are as follows AC Active Charge illuminates when external power input is present at the POWER connector RUN flashes when GMS is running O EVENT illuminates during recording and flashes when there are events recorded in the memory LINK flashes to indicate a problem with the connection to the server and is present during data transfer ERROR flashes to indicate a warni
3. fer also to the figure at the end of this manual We strongly recommend installing GeoDAS see Step 8 on the computer prior going to the final installation site Also it is a good practice to perform a first test of the entire system in the office in order to get familiar with it Step 3 Site Preparation The installation site should be selected away from mechanical and electrical noises and interference sources The distances must be evaluated for AC power source GPS location phone line etc in order to have sufficient cable lengths Make sure that e There is AC power near the instrument either for GMS operation or for the drill during installation e If no AC power is present make sure you have the required tools for installation accordingly e Clean and free space is available on the foundation Step 4 Physical Installation ie For your convenience a training video explaining the installation of the GMS xx and GMS S is available at www geosig com gt Support gt How To Videos GeoSIG The GMS has a base plate that must be first fixed to the ground where the instrument can be mounted on For this purpose the base plate has a central fixing hole suitable for 8 mm screws and three levelling screws Base plate preparation e Mount the 3 levelling screws D e Check that the 4 M6 threads for the instrument fixing are free from dust e Mount the 2 polarization pins on the base plate on the
4. nal Service and Configuration Port T T line to optional internal landline RS 232 gt USB Converter Wireless Ethernet Charging Adapter Adhoc Network WLAN Power Adapter Alarm Relay modem VSAT l A A T T S A Local Area Desktop Network LAN Notebook Standard connection f b aua Optional connection Realtime streaming on Computer GS_GMSplus_QuickUserManual_V03 doc 29 07 2014
5. ng condition and flashes faster to indicate an error condition Step 8 Software Installation To install GeoDAS a computer running Microsoft Windows operating system is needed Insert the supplied CD in the computer GeoSIG CD menu should appear shortly from which you can select to install GeoDAS If not then launch setup exe GeoSIG Enter the Serial number of the instrument and press Login gt If the instrument and the computer are in the same network the GMS will be found and should appear in GeoDAS In the window Stations General Information make a right click on the station name of the added instrument and select Instrument Setup The Web Interface will open in your default browser Login to the Web Interface with the user name admin and the password 123456 GeosSlG swiss made to measure All settings can be done in the Web Interface At the beginning go to File Transfer Settings gt Tick Contact Remote Servers gt Enter the IP of your computer and click Add Server with IP Save the configuration by clicking on Save Configuration to Device Now the instrument will periodically connect to your laptop to upload data or SOH files After the instrument has restarted it is ready for operation and can be configured according to the GMS S User Manual under the GeoDAS folder on the supplied CD eS Before starting measurements the GMS should be switched on for 30 minutes
6. sides where the connectors will be E F Drill an 11 mm hole in the concrete with a typical depth of 50 mm for the supplied M8 concrete anchor C Clean the whole area of dust Insert the concrete anchor into the hole Mount the plate in place and insert the M8 fixing screw A B in its hole Turn the plate so it is oriented according to the requirement Make a coarse levelling of the plate D Start fixing the plate by tightening the M8 central screw A Check regularly the plate orientation and level till the plate is rigidly fixed D Remove the cover of the instrument and put it on the mounting plate using the 4 screws and washers to fix it Take care about the 2 orientation pins on the plate E F Step 5 Power Connection The instrument should be powered from 110 VAC up to 230 VAC 50 or 60 Hz through the external AC DC converter or any other option described at the end of this manual The power cable is delivered usually with a suitable plug for the country e g CH EU US If not usable the cable can be cut and an appropriate local power plug has to be purchased locally The power plug must be wired by a qualified electrician as e Brown or Black wire gt Phase e Blue or White wire gt Neutral It is necessary to connect the M6 earth screw on the base plate to the local earth Make sure the green AC indicator is ON Step 6 GPS Connection The GPS module should be fixed at a location where satellite signals could e
7. to stabilise at the installation Select the Normal mode installation at the prompt and enter the site climate This is essential to allow the instrument to GeoDAS DAP code when requested applicable if DAP option adapt and naturalise in the ambient conditions of the site has been purchased If you do not have a DAP code simply where the measurements will take place Failure to follow enter 0 as serial number In that case the basic functions will be this advice may result in a higher offset drift operational You can later purchase and enter a valid DAP code to unlock the additional functions E Further information can be found in the product manuals Step 9 First Connection under the Manuals folder on digital media or on our Once the GMS is correctly operating and the GeoDAS is WEDS eae installed connect the instrument and the computer to an existing Ethernet network Launch GeoDAS if it s the first time you launch GeoDAS you should have a window asking if you would like to configure one or more stations just answer yes and select the entry My GMS instrument is connected to the local network Solar Panel AC Power Sa eee I e 433 MHz Wireless O O O O K e O i External Sensor Optional DC DC Second External Sensor Downhole Sensor e e bd ooo 00 9090000 o0 ooo e e g g oagooad 000090 ooo ooo Interconnected Network GPRS Modem Exter
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