MAN-202 Digital Horizontal Inclinometer Systems
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3. If the In Port program is deleted for any reason in other words does not appear in either the Start menu or the Programs screen it must be re installed from the supplied SD Card which is installed within the Field PC Re installing In Port will overwrite any existing database so the database should be copied elsewhere before re installing It can be found in the SD Card folder and is called DB Inport2 sdf User Manual To re install use the File Explorer program to navigate to the card as follows e tap on the windows icon then on File Explorer e from the top left hand drop down menu choose My Device If this is not visible click on the first item in the drop down list and repeat this until My Device is visible e click on SD Card e two programs must be installed To install just click on the name once and wait until installation is complete The following programs must be installed tn the order shown If any one of them says it already exists just say yes when asked if it is OK to overwrite it A restart will be required after installing the sglce30 file 1 sglce30 ppc wce4 armv4 cab 2 In Port Vxxxx cab where xxxx is the version number of In Port e When prompted install the files onto the Device not the SD Card e The program will now be in the Program Files screen but may not be in the Start menu as the limit on the number of programs in the menu may have been reached
4. To rectify this Tap on Start Settings On the Personal tab select Menus By checking and un checking options you will be able to customise the Start menu IMPORTANT We strongly recommend that you back up the information from the Field PC storage card on a regular basis to prevent loss of data and software due to accidental deletion by users Although the software can be re installed the database and information created by users can not be recovered if accidentally deleted User Manual 6 Section 4 In Port Software 4 01 Basic Concept of Operation In Port is the set up and borehole logging software for the Soil Instruments range of Digital Inclinometers The same program can be used to read Vertical Horizontal or Inclined inclinometers A mix of differently oriented boreholes can even be defined for the same site It uses Bluetooth wireless technology to take and receive readings from an inclinometer and saves those readings to a database They can then be downloaded to a text format file which can then be transferred to a PC using Microsoft s ActiveSync software for later loading into In Site analysis software To use In Port to read an inclinometer the site and its boreholes must have been defined using the Admin mode The typical model of use is 1 Define the site 2 Define all boreholes 3 Take readings 4 Download readings for a site and optionally delete them 5 Transfer readings to P
5. drag the files required between the two windows to the appropriate place on the PC NOTE it is strongly recommended that the files in the folder RPP Files should be deleted once they have been transferred to a PC or this folder will become full 4 16 Registering Key Fob This action is available from the menu in FormSet1 The Key Fob is registered with the reel so that the reel can respond to its signals This is important if there are multiple reels in use within the range of a Key Fob Occasionally it may be necessary to register a Key Fob with a reel if a Key Fob is lost and a new one used for example To register a Key Fob open FormSet1 and select the option from the menu having first switched on Bluetooth and the cable reel If the Field PC successfully established communication the screen will now show a large blue message PRESS Key Fob Press the Key Fob briefly until a continuous beep is heard from the cable reel this will take at least 5 seconds After a short time the message PRESS AGAIN will appear Press the Key Fob once no sound will be heard After a short wait the OK message appears the Key Fob is now registered with the reel and ready for use 4 17 Data Download Format and Manual Data Reduction Soil Instruments have designed and developed a powerful data interpretation software package to analyse Digital Inclinometer System data If a user chooses to manually reduce the Inclinometer data outside o
6. e g A in an ideal world these two readings would be exact opposites of each other and cancel out giving a checksum of zero In the real world however checksums are rarely zero due to manufacturing tolerances in the probe and very small differences in both the 0 and 180 position of the probe wheels in other words the probe is never exactly in the same place so the readings are never exactly opposite Where the checksum is of use to the user is as a check that all positions have been correctly read for O and 180 if a depth is missed the checksums from this point will be very large and that the probe is not showing any sign of deterioration as the checksums at each position should be a roughly the same and b consistent along the length of the borehole Checksums should only be a concern no matter what their actual numeric value if they fall outside the parameters above Please remember that if readings are taken about a casing joint then checksums for these readings may never stabilise if all of the other checksums are consistent then this also is quite normal User Manual 24 Section 6 Maintenance 6 01 Care and Maintenance of the Inclinometer System Treat all items with respect and handle with CARE Ensure that the Probe Unit and Field PC are protected from shock during transit Although the system is robust dropping the probe may cause damage to the sensors always secure the probe in the probe holder on the cable r
7. few seconds the message Download completed will appear The user is then prompted to delete these or optionally all readings from the database THIS IS IMPORTANT and should be carried out from time to time to prevent the database from becoming full This can be done at any time with no need to first carry out a download In the same way reading files RPP files in the RPP Files folder should be deleted once they have been transferred to a PC or this folder will become full Whether they delete the readings or not they can then if they wish tap on the drop down list of sites to select a new site for downloading Once downloaded the data will be stored to the storage card within the Field PC in a folder called RPP Files Please Note It is not good practice to swap cards between Field PCs as this can cause errors please see the Troubleshooting section for details Notes This screen will download readings for a boreholes in the selected site subject to the new all choice described above User Manual 16 The readings will be downloaded to a file in RPP format suitable for loading into Soil Instruments In Site software This will have a name in the format site code borehole no nyyyymmddhhmm rpp where site code is the 6 character code entered in the set up screen borehole no is the borehole number yyyymmddhhmm is the date and time in hours and minutes the readings were taken and n
8. has been tapped the initial Bluetooth screen will appear r Wireless Manager 16 49 X Bluetooth Done E Menu If the Bluetooth bar is off tap on this bar to set Bluetooth to on Next select Menu then Bluetooth Settings rS Settings Er 16 51 ok Bluetooth Tap Add new device to search For other Bluetooth devices Tap on 4 device to modify its settings Add new device Devices Mode com Ports COM Parks ES Then select Add New Device the Field PC will search for available Bluetooth devices and a list will appear which may only have one device in it the inclinometer system itself User Manual 8 Settings Er d 16 56 Select a Bluetooth Device Select a device to connect with and tap Next J 011429 Cancel E Next If more than one device is listed tap the one which corresponds to your reel identified as DI 1 then tap Next The screen will then ask you to enter a password skip this screen by tapping Next HEGE E3 gr d 16 58 Enter Passcode m Enter a passcode to establish a secure connection with DI1428 Press Next to continue if a passcode is not required Passcode Bluetooth DI1428 wants bo connect with your device using Bluetooth Do you want to add DI1428 En vour device list A drop down window will appear asking Do you want to add DIxxxx to your device list Tap Yes an
9. is a sequential number assigned where there is more than one set of readings for a borehole downloaded in the same run For example tunn02 bhi 1200404281430 rpp Once readings have been downloaded to files these should be transferred to a PC using ActiveSync Then they can either be overwritten or manually deleted If they are not deleted or renamed and the readings are not deleted from the database via the Download screen the file s could be overwritten by a later download unless just the New readings are chosen for this later download 4 15 Transferring Downloaded Files to a PC For windows XP this is performed by using Microsoft s free tool ActiveSync supplied on the getting started CD For windows Vista or windows 7 this is performed by window mobile device centre When the Field PC is connected to a PC which also has ActiveSync installed a relationship is set up between the two By clicking on the Explore button in ActiveSync on the PC a FileExplorer window is opened on the PC showing data from the Field PC called Mobile Device This actually represents the folder My Documents plus a file representing the Field PC file storage system as a whole called My Windows Mobile Based Device Double click on My Windows Mobile Based Device and then on SD Card then on RPP Files In here will be one or more RPP files Make sure a File Explorer window is open for the PC and then simply
10. on alternative retrieval methods 6 02 Charging the System 1 Charging the Field PC Please refer to the Field PC user manual for guidance 2 Charging the Inclinometer System The system is supplied with a universal mains voltage charger which is pictured below User Manual 22 Mains Adapter Lead to Cable reel Hub To charge from the mains plug the Lemo plug sleeved plug pictured above and below into the socket in the centre of the reel hub ensure the system is turned off and then connect the mains adapter to the mains power outlet The charge indicator on the charger will light red to indicate charging is taking place and then become green once the charge is complete ib lat er Lonmedib cdi P ter mr eii e The mains adapter is supplied with power leads for most countries and automatically adjusts for any AC input voltage from 100 240VAC It is advisable to leave the inclinometer system on charge overnight ready for the next day if readings are to be taken a light on the unit will inform you when battery power is low Charging will take approximately 12 15 hours After this time the unit will automatically switch to trickle charge mode This is indicated by the charger led changing colour from red to green The system can be left on trickle charge for several days with no ill effects The charger can be used when the cable reel but not the charger is wet for example after being used in the
11. probe from the cable using the eye bolt on the protective end cap and insert the probe into the keyway with the fixed wheels facing downwards Pull the probe through the access tube with the drawcord until it just protrudes from the far end Take care to prevent the cable from snagging as it enters the access tube From the cable reel location carefully pull the cable back so that the next 0 5m mark locates in the cable gate This positions the probe for reading to commence The distance must be noted for entry into the borehole set up screen on the Field PC and can be found by examining the cable metre marks Turn on the power to the cable reel Once the power is switched on a green light will blink intermittently It is advisable to wait for 5 to 10 minutes for the probe to stabilise adjust to the temperature in the borehole Note Not allowing for temperature stabilisation could result in unstable readings Switch on the Field PC and ensure Bluetooth is switched on Open In Port and Enter User Mode Take readings a blue light will be activated on the cable reel informing you that the comms is ready You can now browse to the pre defined site required Once the User Manual 20 site is selected click the Get Readings button For more detail refer to the chapter In Port Software You will now see the depth of the installation displayed and underneath it the reading Once you are ready momentarily press the button down on th
12. rain but the charging must take place in a dry environment such as in a workshop or office Always wipe the inclinometer probe unit and cable dry after use check that the inclinometer probe is mechanically sound and lubricate the wheels with the supplied light machine oil The wheels should be lubricated again directly before the next use User Manual 23 Keep the cable clean and free from kinks When lowering the inclinometer probe into the access tube ensure that the cable is not allowed to chafe against any sharp edges of the casing and that loose cable does not snag against sharp objects Replacing the Battery Key Fob It is advisable to always carry a spare GP23A battery for the Key Fob To replace the battery remove the two screws located on the back you will need a terminal screwdriver with a Phillips head Remove old battery and replace with new ensuring that the battery terminals are in the correct position and are marked on the plastic User Manual 24 6 03 Battery Life and Battery Level Indicator The Field PC battery life depends on the backlight settings the ambient temperature state of charge and the way in which the system is used As a guide to battery life a Field PC and Digital Inclinometer were tested in our factory with the inclinometer transmitting readings to the Field PC every 10 seconds i e as fast as the faster operator could use the instrument in the field This test resulted in the battery life
13. the correct depth and either press the Key Fob or tap the Read button The reel will sound a single beep to indicate it has received the read request The probe will take a number of readings and return the maximum and minimum values which will be averaged and displayed If the difference between the two values is greater than a pre determined value an error message will be displayed indicating that the probe was not stable in the borehole In this case the user is given the option of repeating the reading or accepting it as it is If the reading is valid the readings in the A and B directions or just A as appropriate will briefly be displayed After approximately 2 seconds there will be a double beep from the reel the readings will be transferred to the Field PC and the Read button re enabled The Field PC will then automatically decrement the displayed depth to that of the next lowest position This will continue until the last position shallowest depth is reached At this point the user will be prompted to turn the probe through 180 and re lower or re insert it to take the A180 direction readings When taking these a checksum will be performed by adding the AO and A180 and BO and B180 if relevant readings This value will be displayed If it is greater than a predefined value a warning will be given but the reading will still be accepted Please see section 6 04 for more information on checksums When all readings have been t
14. to be close to the probe and reel The only exception to this is the function to register the Key Fob with the probe see section 5 16 User functions are concerned with the actual operation of the probe and mostly require a Bluetooth connection Starting the Program Ensure the reel is turned on if you are planning to enter User Mode and that Bluetooth is enabled on the Field PC To start In Port tap the stylus on the word Start at the top left of the screen or the Windows icon in the very top left corner A menu of available programs will drop down Tap on In Port Note it is possible under certain circumstances that the program may not appear in the Start menu If so it may still be under Start Programs If it is here you can get to the menu by using Start Settings Personal Menus as described at the end of section 4 06 If it is not here either it must be fully re installed as in section 4 06 Start up Screen Startup Er f 16 54 Welcome to In Port Inclinometer logger Either 3 Admin mode Define sites and boreholes download previausly taken readings or 2 User mode Take readings Version 5 3 4 Mode Action User Manual 10 Here the user is given the choice of which mode to work in either by tapping the appropriate radio button and then GO or by choosing a mode from the Mode menu As stated above if User mode is chosen ensure the reel is switched on first an
15. C and process using software such as In Site Steps 1 and 2 are done only once for each site Steps 3 to 5 will be carried out each time readings are taken although steps 4 and 5 can be delayed in other words repeated sets of readings can be taken before downloading them More detailed information on these procedures will be found in the following sections IMPORTANT it is essential that the local settings for both Field PC and PC are the same i e they are both set to English UK English United States French etc Also it is not advisable to switch the Field PC from one locale to another when readings are in the database Delete any existing readings before changing local settings 4 02 Setting Up Bluetooth on the Field PC The Field PC and reel are shipped fully paired and ready for use If the pairing has been deleted and the Bluetooth link does not start when In Port is run the blue comms ready light on the reel should be illuminated follow the procedure below to re pair the Field PC to the reel Note Exit In Port before following these instructions Ensure both the reel and the Field PC are switched on and within 1 5 metres of one another From the Field PC start up screen tap the small Bluetooth Icon Lr User Manual 7 Start a Lac Wednesday 16 46 28 July 2010 Tap here to set owner information 3 On Getting Started No tasks Calendar Contacts Once the icon above
16. Soll INSTRUMENTS Horizontal Digital Inclinometer System Mk11 With Archer Field PC User Manual iiid Inclinometer o itmsoil i w Man 202 8 1 2 07 08 2014 Lucie Williams Phil Day Chris Rasmussen Manual No Revision Date Originator Checked Authorised for Issue User Manual Contents Section 1 Section 2 2 01 2 02 2 03 2 04 2 05 Section 3 3 01 3 02 3 03 3 04 3 05 3 06 Section 4 4 01 4 02 4 03 4 04 4 05 4 06 4 07 4 08 4 09 4 10 4 11 4 12 4 13 4 14 4 15 4 16 4 17 Section 5 5 01 5 02 5 03 5 04 Section 6 6 01 6 02 6 03 6 04 6 05 User Manual LACE OGUGLION cronin Gane Oki ROXRUUR ERE DER RU R DAGMAR RR RR DR RUD ACRI RICE RI RR REID CR RR 3 Equipment Supplied i ivivnsnssud uuvx avus dux TC 25 Vd qu adu Rd MENO NU CEA Raw uM DU Vd WV vuv a wu OR V V Vi wk d EE X 4 The cable Reel ahdPEODES aio a E onde ERO OUO NOE Ride ADR DOR UR Oe BOR QI AUS RR A NR S t TUN 4 The Digital Readout Field PC and Accessories ccsssssseseeeeennnn nnn nnn nnn nnn 4 Remote Handheld Activator Key FOD sss us Sari rk RA aA RD RUMP C PEE MD FREE AA MEER 4 wisceljfeciH a mM T rM 4 Before FIST USE acp roa oko de oria cha sare a Ra PUDE ppp rU IV NP DU DID Lp 4 About In Port SoftWare iiosssssivur us ai nanen kanran ba iria ari ra Rar b b GR nO RE GRE RR n CR RE 5 PUFDOS Ce E 5 Interacting WITH ENG SVSEGPDS edet edad n RACER Fab ERRS HER RU A Ro dated oa Nob
17. aken in both directions if appropriate they are saved to the database on the Field PC The user now has the option to choose another borehole and repeat the process In case of an error having been made while taking readings there is the option to go back to a specific depth and repeat the readings from that point Simply select the appropriate depth from the To Depth data wheel and tap on Go Back lower the probe to the selected depth then just continue taking readings as usual All readings from this point to the last reading taken will be overwritten Allow the probe to settle for a couple of seconds after pulling up the hole to each depth marker before pressing the key fob or tapping the read button This will reduce any errors from the maximum and minimum readings being too far apart As with any inclinometer system allow the probe the rest at the bottom of the borehole for 10 15 minutes to temperature equalise before the first reading in the AO axis To do this switch the reel on lower the probe and wait for the allotted time Comparison of Last Two Reading Sets In Port has the facility to graph the difference between the last two reading sets surveys allowing the user to quickly and easily have confidence in the quality of the data just taken At the end of a reading run the menu option Actions Compare with last set will become available Clicking on this will show the A and B face readings just taken compared with the pr
18. alogue box will ask you to confirm that you want to go back along the borehole click Yes Another box will remind you to position the probe back to the correct position You can now use the up and down arrow keys to scroll to the position required When you are ready simply click the Key Fob to continue Once the AO readings are complete a dialogue box will prompt you to re position the probe for the A180 readings click OK remove the cable connector for the A end of the probe rotate the probe 180 horizontally reconnect the cable connector to the B end of the probe and repeat the reading process for the A180 readings Once this process has been completed for the A180 readings a dialogue box will inform you that the borehole readings are completed Click OK The reading set is now complete To exit In Port go to the Actions tab at the bottom tool bar and choose the exit option The readings displayed on the screen whilst taking readings are mm gauge length or inches gauge length depending on whether you have a metric or imperial system I e they are reduced incremental data with all calibrations applied For downloading the readings refer to section 5 13 in chapter 5 In Port Software 5 04 Checksums applicable only if A and A180 axis readings are taken The readings screen on the Field PC shows two checksum boxes The checksum is the O direction reading e g A at each position added to the 180 reading
19. already been selected in the previous screen so the first thing to do here is choose the borehole to be read FormUse ar a 14 38 In_Port Sens Borehole name Depth Checksum Battery level Select a borehole from the drop down list If the stability check was enabled the screen will first announce that it is waiting for stabilisation FormUse Er aE 13 42 In_Port Readings WAITING FOR PROBE TO STABILISE Battery level Actions Fy If stability checking was not chosen the screen will immediately continue The direction will initially be shown as AO and show the start depth FormUse qr aE 15 14 In_Port Readings Borehole name 40 Dir Checksum Depth Eos Battery level Tapping the read button or pressing the Key Fob will initiate the reading process User Manual 14 4 13 FormUse Er 13 38 In_Port Readings Borehole name Depth 1 0 Checksum A Battery level a For information on the battery level bar please see section 7 03 Incomplete reading sets At this stage if a previous set of readings for this borehole was not completed the program will invite the user to carry on from the point where the readings were interrupted If they say No to this the partial set of readings will be lost and it will be necessary to start again taking a full set of readings To take a reading position the inclinometer to
20. at soft reset from version 1 8 onwards should not lose any data Field PC displays All readings complete after You have entered the start and end depths wrong way first reading taken round User Manual 27 HORIZONTAL DIGITAL BLUETOOTH INCLINOMETER SYSTEM DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 73 23 EEC as Amended by 93 68 EEC Date of Issue 1t October 2006 DoG Ref Soil CE L vD Inclio06 Directive T2 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive as amended by 83 68 EEC Conforming Apparatus Digital Inclinometer Systems Part numbers 1133 145 1133 150 1133 155 1133 160 1133 155 1133 200 1133 205 1133 210 1135 10D 1136 150 1136 200 1136 210 1196 220 1135 230 1136 240 1136 250 113B 260 1135 270 amp 1136 280 Manufacturer Soil Instruments Ltd Responsible Person Chris Rasmussen Soll Instruments Ltd Bell Lane Uckfield East Sussex TN22 1QL Standards Referenced Annexlof 1a 1b 1d 2a 2b 2 5 2d 3a 3b amp 3c Directive Technical File l Sail Instruments Ltd EU Low Voltage Directive 7 3 23 EEC as amended 93 68 EEC Technical Documentation Issue 1 October 200B We hereby certify that the apparatus described above conforms with the protection requirements of 2 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive as amended by 83 BB EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to Low Voltage Equipment Signed h signatory Chris Rasmussen Technica
21. boreholes have been created for this site the Amend button will be available To change a borehole select it from the drop down list and continue as above To delete a borehole select it from the drop down list and tap Delete The borehole will be deleted Any readings captured for this borehole which have not specifically been deleted will remain on the database until downloaded and deleted NOTE Once a borehole has been created it should not thereafter be renamed or any readings associated with it in the database will be lost User Manual 42 4 10 To Delete Sites 4 11 In the first Admin screen Site Set up when a site has been selected it can be deleted by selecting Action Delete this site from the menu Select the site by first tapping change site then the correct site must be chosen from the drop down list and the read button pressed Only then will the site be available for deleting Deleting a site will delete all site details including all boreholes and readings associated with the site Taking readings User Screen 1 FormUse1 Ensure the reel is turned on and Bluetooth is turned on the Field PC From the In Port start up screen select User mode and press go The Bluetooth comms ready light will illuminate on the reel and the FormUse1 screen will be displayed P FormUsel ar W 13 40 Inclinometer Controller User Mode Probe Ma 1428 Select Site Operator Wait unti
22. d that approx 7 10 seconds after Enter Use Mode has been selected and Go pressed that the comms ready blue light on the reel illuminates If Admin is selected the user is presented with FormSet1 Site set up If User is chosen the default screen that appears is User screen 1 4 06 FormSet1 Site Set up r FormSeti ao 16 58 In Port Site setup New site Change site 257 NN Site name Operator EN NEN Na of boreholes Set up boreholes This screen fulfils two roles it is the starting place for defining a new site or modifying an existing one and it provides a small number of other admin functions via the menu The menu options are Action Exit exit program Action Register Key Fob with reel see section 5 16 Action Start again new probe this returns to the Start up screen after closing any open Bluetooth connection This command is available on all screens and is effectively also the way to change from one mode to another Action Download Readings See section 5 14 The user is initially presented with two choices a New Site b Change Site If a is selected the radio buttons are hidden and a new field appears 6 character site code This code can be up to 6 alphanumeric characters which should be unique meaningful and easily remembered The rest of the fields can then be filled in enter a site name max 20 characters Operator Id ma
23. d then using the virtual keyboard enter the password 0 zero then tap Next A drop down window will confirm that the device has been added Next tap the COM ports tab at bottom of screen New Outgoing Port should be highlighted T Settings 6 ot d 1719 ok Bluetooth After pairing with a device to set up a COM port Lap Mew Outgoing Port For other options tap and hold an existing port Mew Outgoing Port Devices Mode COM Ports Tap on this and the Field PC will now ask you to select the device you want to add i e DI This will be the device highlighted tap Next and the Port selection screen will be shown 1 DI means the serial number of the inclinometer for example DI1234 User Manual 9 4 03 4 04 4 05 amp Settings E3 gr q 17 20 Bluetooth m Click on the drop down list arrow and select COM8 Un tick the box labelled Secure Connection and select finish the Field PC is now paired to the reel The Field PC is now ready to communicate with the reel and will remember which reel to connect to in the future For more information concerning Bluetooth connectivity please refer to the supplied Field PC documentation CD Admin and User Modes The functions of the program are broadly divided into two modes Admin and User The Admin functions do not for the most part require any Bluetooth connection and can therefore be carried out without needing
24. e Key Fob alternatively the Read button can be used and if preferred this can be pressed using your finger rather than the Stylus First a single beep confirms that the read request has been acknowledged however the reading has not yet been stored a second double beep confirms the reading has been taken It is after this second beep that you can continue pulling up the cable to the next marker If the reading is not quite stable a dialogue box will appear informing you that the probe has not yet stabilised You are given the option of accepting the reading anyway or cancelling and re reading the position To complete the reading sequence the cable is attached to the opposite end of the probe Similarly the protective end cap is attached to the opposite end and the probe pulled back through the access tubing The fixed wheels remain in the bottom keyway and the starting position is that used for the first pass Once again the inclinometer is pulled back to each 0 5m reading point and the value displayed recorded in the Field PC At every five metre reading the background colour of the Depth box changes to red reminding you to check the depth of the cable markers against the depths on the Field PC This corresponds with the depth markers at these positions on the cable Using this system means that If a mistake has been made you will only need to go back to the last five meters To go back simply press the GO BACK button A di
25. eel Ensure that the dust cap is always fitted in the charger socket when the charger is removed Always wipe off dirt and moisture from the probe and cable after use Do not expose the inclinometer probe to temperatures outside the range of 25 to 75 C After use check that the inclinometer probe is mechanically sound and lubricate the wheels with light machine oil The wheels should be lubricated again directly before the next use Keep the cable clean and free from kinks When lowering the inclinometer probe into the access tube ensure that the cable is not allowed to chafe against the sharp edge of the casing and that loose cable does not snag against sharp objects Check the cable marks periodically against a steel tape laid on a flat surface To minimise the risk of the inclinometer probe jamming in the access tube take the following precautions Cap all access tubes which are not being used to prevent foreign matter such as pebbles pencils etc falling into the tube Where necessary use a test probe prior to taking readings Place protective barriers around all installations If in spite of these precautions you experience a jammed probe unit try to ease it gently past the obstruction If you have to resort to a sharp tug on the cable limit the operation to the force of one man only excess force may cause failure of the strain cord and thus a lost probe If the probe appears irretrievably stuck contact Soil Instruments Ltd and seek advice
26. evious run They are shown as variation from that run so the previous run shows as a straight line at O with the new readings shown as difference from the previous reading at the same depth User Manual 15 FormShowOne Er Wi 15 42 X FormsShow Er qf 15 40 X Compare reading runs S S 5 10 10 10 15 15 15 zt 0 20 25 en eo 0 2 0 02 2 10 1 z l1 0 I Current Prev re Mie L S O E B Expand The graph can be expanded to make the differences easier to see Select Expand at the bottom right of the Compare Reading Runs Screen to access this 4 14 Download Readings Screen This screen is selected from menu in Admin screen 1 FormDump Per PEL Inclinometer Controller Data Download Select site Download all or just new ones 3 All readings C Just new ones 3 Yes just downloaded ones 3 Yes all of them Action It is not necessary to download readings as they are taken the database will store thousands of readings Nevertheless it is vital that some sort of system should be put in place for regular downloading and deleting of readings To download readings a site must first be chosen from the drop down box All subsequent choices then apply to this site only The user must then select either All readings or Just new ones readings not previously downloaded When START is tapped Downloading will begin after a
27. f this software they should only do so providing they have full competency Soil Instruments cannot be held liable for incorrectly manually reduced data We offer the following guidelines to reduce Soil Instruments Digital Inclinometer System data Data reduction Variables Inc Displacement over the probe length G Gage constant for probe Metric 0 01 Imperial 0 001 A Commonly referred to as AO results A axis results from first run in direction of expected movement leading wheel direction A Commonly referred to as A180 results A axis second runs results 180 from direction of expected movement trailing wheel direction B Commonly referred to as BO results B axis results from first run in direction of expected movement leading wheel direction B Commonly referred to as B180 results B axis second runs results 180 from direction of User Manual 17 expected movement trailing wheel direction Data reduction to incremental data A axis Inc A A 2 G B axis Inc B B 2 G Data reduction Absolute profile Accumulate Inc results at each depth to obtain the absolute profile Data reduction Cumulative profile Subtract the previous absolute profile from the current absolute profile to get the change in deflection User Manual 18 Section 5 Operating Procedure 5 01 Introduction amp Reading Overview With the horizontal or inclined inclinometer only the vertical set of keyways in the access
28. ion it can still be used but out of date on entering User mode must be returned to Soil Instruments or an authorised calibration centre as soon as possible The Key Fob does not initiate a reading First does the Field PC If so then replace the Key Fob battery and perform the register the Key Fob procedure on page 15 In Port is not in the Start menu When re installing In Port there may not be enough slots in the menu very limited by Microsoft Use Start Settings Personal tab Menus Check and uncheck programs to get the ones you want in the start menu If this doesn t work it may still be possible to find it in the File Explorer Program FilesVIn Port folder If all else fails re install as in section 5 08 of the manual On starting up get an error either 25009 or Normally same problem as 25046 error as above try the 25010 same solution or the Field PC is using a database and program version that do not match Please contact Soil Instruments Message Error in commExec on saving Normally same problem as 25046 error as above try the readings same solution or the Field PC is using a database and program version that do not match Please contact Soil Instruments Field PC hangs on the BT select device screen Bluetooth was not switched on before starting In Port no devices appear Soft reset turn it on and try again Read button locks in use Try to use the Key Fob this may unlock the screen Failing th
29. l Accessory Bag Digital Inclinometer om a itmsoil Cable Gate Kevlar reinforced cable and cable plug User Manual 3 Section 2 Equipment Supplied Cable Reel and Accessories charger and leads e Uniaxial Inclinometer Probe with connectors to attach cable e Digital Readout Field PC and Accessories e Remote Handheld Activator Key Fob a Probe to Drawcord Adaptor Coupling for fitting to the opposite end of the probe from the cable to which the installed drawcord should be firmly attached 2 01 The Cable Reel and Probe The cable reel contains a charging socket in the centre of the reel The Uniaxial Horizontal Inclinometer Probe see picture is attached to the cable with a strong durable waterproof plug and socket arrangement It is imperative that the protective end cap is fitted to the unused non cable end socket on the probe at all times to prevent damage to the connector 2 02 The Digital Readout Field PC and Accessories The Field PC communicates to and from the reel by means of Bluetooth technology and so requires no leads or cables It is supplied with a lead for downloading to a PC or laptop via a USB connection a charger is also supplied The Field PC comes with Soil Instruments In Port and Microsoft Active Sync software already installed 2 03 Remote Handheld Activator Key Fob The Key Fob comes with a sprung clip for attaching to the Field PC case or elsewhere It enables the user
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31. l stable Mode E Actions This is where the user chooses the site to be read From the drop down box of site names one is selected A three character Operator Id can be entered if desired If this is left blank the Operator ID specified in the Site Setup screen will be used the Operator ID appears in the downloaded data files Tapping on Get Readings will take the user to the second User screen where the actual readings are taken When this screen is first entered the Field PC will interrogate the reel and retrieve the probe calibration data from it to apply to the readings If there is any problem with this step the Get Readings button will not be available If the problem is with the data returned from the reel an appropriate error message will be displayed Please refer to the troubleshooting section at the end of this manual for advice should this happen There is also the option here to enable the program s stabilisation check This when a borehole is selected will wait 90 seconds then cause repeated readings to be taken 30 seconds apart until two successive readings are within 0 02 mm of each other The program will not continue until this condition is met It will also carry out the same test on the repeat run with the probe rotated 1809 To omit this check clear the box this is checked by default User Manual 13 4 12 Taking readings User Screen 2 FormUse2 This is where the actual readings are taken The site has
32. m probe gauge length and therefore Metric must always be selected with these NOTE this only affects the options available for the Probe Length data wheel The setting of Units is NOT used when taking readings it is taken from the calibration data stored in the probe as it is inseparably connected with the probe length Select the Probe Length Interval between reading points The software is designed for all three types of inclinometer Vertical Inclined and Horizontal Choose the correct type from the drop down list Enter a 3 character code for the AO direction This code will always appear in any drop down list of boreholes as a reminder to the user of how the probe should be oriented in the hole Tap Save At this point the Amend button will be enabled If you want to go back and amend a borehole tap Amend and the Borehole No text box will change to a drop down list of existing holes Tap one to select it make any changes and tap Save The changes will be saved and the text box will once more be ready for the next new borehole When all the holes specified in the previous screen have been defined a message to that effect will be displayed The Amend button will now be disabled as amending or deleting via the Delete button are now the only options To amend a hole now just select it from the drop down list and continue as above 4 09 To Amend or Delete Existing Boreholes Having entered the screen if any
33. manual When In Port is running actions will be selected either from buttons on screen or from the menu bar at the bottom of each screen 3 04 The Virtual Keyboard This is a software equivalent of a keyboard It is displayed or hidden by tapping the keyboard icon in the bottom of the screen this is only visible when a program is running that can use the keyboard for input To use it simply tap the required key Tap the Shift button for a single upper case letter or special character or tap on CAP for continuous entering of shifted characters More special characters especially accented letters are available by tapping the keyboard icon at the bottom of the screen Before starting to use the virtual keyboard ensure the cursor is positioned at the point where you need the text to appear by tapping that point on the screen 3 05 Help I m Lost If you accidentally start up a program and don t know how to get out of it there a couple of ways that you can get back to where you want to be Tapping the Windows icon at the top left of the screen or the windows button should always bring up the Windows Start Menu or pressing the home button will take you to the Field PC start screen If that is not possible or if the Field PC locks up you will need to carry out a soft reset of the Field PC To perform a soft reset hold down the on off button for 10 seconds until the Field PC reset s 3 06 Installing In Port from the Storage Card
34. nt on workload and will turn itself of after half an hour if not being used It takes approximately 12 15 hours to reach full charge Check that the charge battery warning light is not on and that the power is off during transportation It is advisable to always carry a spare GP23A battery for the Key Fob Ensure the cable is connected to the A end of the probe and that both the cable gland threaded ring and the B opposite end protective end cap with eye bolt for draw cord are fully hand tightened Note do not over tighten either of these rings by means of grips or stilsons fully tighten by hand only Above the connector at the correct A end Above the eye bolt end cap at the B of the probe for the first reading set align end of the probe for the first reading set the red marks prior to connection 5 03 Taking Readings At the casing terminal plinth place the cable reel in a suitable position for feeding the cable through the access tube Before placing the probe in the access tube connect the probe to the cable Initially the cable should be connected to the end of the probe marked A Make sure that the connector plug and socket are correctly aligned and engaged before the locking ring on the connector is fully connected and not cross threaded about 4 turns are required Remove the cover from the end of the access tube and locate the end of the drawcord Connect the drawcord to the opposite end of the
35. ommunication with the probe reel to take readings For using the program we have The stylus This is situated in its holder on the top of the Field PC Deliver a brief firm tap with this at the appropriate point on the screen to press a button change the value of a check box etc or to place the cursor in order to enter text Text is entered using The virtual keyboard See section 4 04 for more detail on this The Key Fob For direct communication with the probe reel This is a button activated radio transmitter that tells the probe to take a reading and send the data to the Field PC In Port software A firm press on the button operates the Key Fob It does not need to be pointed at the probe directly but will work better when it is 3 03 Finding Your Way Around When the system is started for the first time or after a reset of the Field PC the Start screen will be displayed To access the In Port software tap on the Start button at the top left to drop down the Programs menu In here you will see In Port Tap this to start the program When a program is running tap the same place where the name of the current program or form appears or on the Windows icon in the very top left hand corner to drop down the programs menu In the Start screen will be the Bluetooth icon Tap on this and select Turn Bluetooth On Off as needed For other functions not specific to In Port see the built in help or the Field PC user
36. ran obe e BUR eran Rc ond NER A A 5 FEindmg Your WAV ATOUT o9 mea ve epi i el vx Reveal H e EP DR Ge el vx Re vh we kd ovv Ra e pie elo v Re poU 5 TAS WIPE al KEY DOGG sessi cmi dut cedex trata uae Na cM DO PI aaa teat LL dI CER 5 misi scias Eoo Pr PE 5 Installing InsPort from the Storage Card ius veria Ta a RO E ERRARE RA S ean CR ieee awa EUER E Baia ko TUS 5 Ch Port SOftWAFe aiiviesxissveuvkuE et uuR ua vaKPERFRVKVRQUESVENVEREAEQWEQUES VEKPERERVKURQUES FU VERER UVRQU T ERERF ONE 7 basic ConcepE or ODEFA ON miar ted ad Dp wid mH DE v TED E pM PLN D ERE 7 Settna Up Bluetooth oh tne Feld PC xis ssi Rp Ree xaO dO dos RARE ced BED c DR ORO X ORE e RARI ded e DE RR DR RE 7 Admin and User MOdIUSS usse siu osa uivs iios multu Nautae en One value mea ne uc a DE 10 Stanin Ee Progra E tcu oot atit b dest uiae ER E RAMUS M IC LM LED AM M UpIM P CELO Ed 10 cidcissi js ejeg gme e e LE 10 FORM SCUL Site Sersuoscoosur sedato Urdu venne E uo sIM M LM LIS EM DUIS LI aD DEI Q awe 11 FormsetZ2 Borehole SetU s sinus cd ovo rcu vWeEx a ES EXE VL Dy ee nd IUE EUER LE RON VL DV PULL Bp I EM UU 12 To Add Boreholes to amp SIEe dieser a eaa catia FRE RRXC EXAKFrRA E ERE FE RaYR ERE RERA KE XXX XRA E ERU A ERR EERR 12 To Amengd or Delete Existing BOIeloleS aerisire ee Db et ebat o rena beta itn oc ded 12 TOs DEIER SICSSs cits cvchactaevan hand n wen E ana bVeh an Waddie on UAW UO LR TRS Gana EL an taadad oa NADINE 13 Taking readings User Screen 1 FormUSe1
37. shown in the chart below It must be remembered that all batteries decay as they age and therefore it may be necessary to replace the Field PC battery after 12 18 months of use dependant on the site and user requirements It should also be remembered that the chart below is a guide Actual performance will vary Archer PDA Battery Test Reading At 10 Second Intervals Brightness at 50 Brightness at 100 PDA Battery level Time in Hours The User Screen shows a Battery Level bar Once a reading has been taken in other words data for the reel batteries have been sent back from the reel the user screen will show this bar indicating the reel battery level The bar s start and end voltages are 13v right hand end and 11v left hand end It does not 4D dir ome change colour at all the indication of the state of the battery is the position of the bar AE ini ar f 13 38 In_Port Readings Borehole name Depth 1 0 Checksum When the reel voltage reaches about 11 8v a warning is given that the battery is getting low and when it reaches 11 2 a further Ax warning is given that the battery is about to run out A B To as alr Battery level LT r Actions 6 04 Calibration Any inclinometer system should be regularly calibrated to ensure that the readings taken with the system are accurate Soil Instruments recommends calibration on a yearly basis To remind
38. the user User Manual 25 that the system should be calibrated after 12 months from the last calibration when In Port is started on the Field PC a warning message will appear To keep work interruption to a minimum this message will appear once every 7 days This message can be cleared by tapping the confirmation tab below the message and the system will then respond completely as normal It is recommended though that the system is returned for calibration as soon as possible User Manual 26 HORIZONTAL DIGITAL BLUETOOTH INCLINOMETER SYSTEM 6 05 Troubleshooting The table below shows some common errors and answers questions raised by customers and from Soil Instruments ongoing testing and development of the Digital Inclinometer We welcome feedback from users please contact us if you find a problem not detailed here In In Port the Get Readings button cannot be Ensure that Bluetooth has been switched on and that the selected reel is paired with the Field PC see section 5 02 If it is paired try switching the reel and Field PC off and re starting from scratch Field PC Cannot Communicate With the Reel Try the Key Fob does the reel give one beep followed a few seconds later by two If not then either the reel is faulty or the Key Fob battery is flat If there is no first beep it could be the Bluetooth on the Field PC not working In Port displays Warning your calibration is The system is out of calibrat
39. to take readings without having to touch the Field PC screen If preferred readings can be taken using the read button on the Field PC the Key Fob or a combination of both to suit personal preference 2 04 Specifications Please refer to the Soil Instruments datasheet available from Soil Instruments or www Soil Instruments com for the current specification for the particular instrument delivered If in doubt please contact Soil Instruments 2 05 Before First Use IMPORTANT If the Field PC has not been used for a prolonged period of time it may loose battery power The Field PC is designed to retain programs even if the battery is allowed to fully discharge however we recommend that the battery is charged on a regular basis and that the reel and Field PC are allowed to fully charge before the system is first used User Manual 4 Section 3 About In Port Software 3 01 Purpose In Port is a program developed by Soil Instruments to take readings from our digital Inclinometers It uses Bluetooth wireless technology to communicate with the Inclinometer receive the readings perform checksums and store the results In Port also hold details of active boreholes allows for new boreholes to be set up and prompts the user through the reading process 3 02 Interacting with the System There are three communication methods used within the In Port software two for controlling and entering data into the program and one for direct c
40. tube are used for monitoring purposes Therefore the probe is uniaxial unlike the biaxial vertical probe and readings are taken by rotating the probe within the casing horizontally hence the need for connectors at each end of the probe The reading sequence is summarised below Ensure cable is connected to the A end of the probe for first reading set Place probe in borehole and position at far end using draw string cord Take readings at 0 5 metre intervals Rotate probe by moving cable to B connector end Repeat the reading process A 0 Run A Probe end B Probe end A 180 Run B Probe end A Probe end User Manual 19 5 02 Checking the Equipment Before Use Check that there is sufficient battery power in the Field PC This is located via the Start menu In the Start menu go to Settings and enter the System tab located at the bottom of the screen Tap on the Power icon to access the battery settings Ideally the main battery should be 50 or over however the Field PC will function at a lower level The best way of ensuring sufficient battery power at all times is to always leave the Field PC on charge when not in use and ensure that the Field PC is turned off during transportation It is also advisable to turn the Bluetooth function off when readings are complete The cable reel battery will last on average for 12 hours of continuous use or up to two weeks of intermittent use depende
41. x 3 characters and the number of boreholes this site will have this can be amended later if necessary When b is selected a drop down box of the available sites will appear Select the desired one of these and tap Read The site s details will be shown In either case to go on to amend the site further or to continue to set it up tap on Set up Boreholes This will then display FormSet2 User Manual 11 4 07 FormSet2 Borehole Set up FormSet2 Pd DEF Inclnometer Controller Admin Borehole setup Borehole Mo 1 Deepest halowest hs eaten 40 direction EE Mode Ea Action Having defined the number of boreholes for the current site on the previous screen this is where the borehole details are entered start depth end depth and orientation vertical horizontal or inclined 4 08 To Add Boreholes to a Site Enter a borehole number in the top box although these are traditionally referred to as borehole numbers they can in fact be alphanumeric up to a total of 6 characters Enter Start Depth the point at which the inclinometer readings will begin i e the lowest reading point of the hole and End Depth the last reading point of the hole 0 5 for metric systems Select the Units of measurement for this borehole English or Metric Note English only applies to vertical inclinometers where the probe gauge length is 24 inches Inclined and horizontal inclinometers are always 500m
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