Model GK-405 Vibrating Wire Readout User`s Manual
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1. renew 3 2 3 1 Launching the GK 405 Installer eene 10 2 4 Starting the Vibrating Wire Readout the first time 15 3 User InterTatO EE 18 SPEI EE 18 3 2 Live Readings Screen Generic Mode esI 18 SNAM Eje EK ele 18 D222 Sensor GOK essa es a lt dead O Ds acne 20 349 sensor Selection Re EE 22 3 3 I gelt d de e EE 23 SA ADDIICaQuOP MENU cup tiie oasis toe mae traded i er Cit me otc aN re te Cs eae 27 3 42 De Regulis sustinui utopia a simam be tron attentari tpi teens arte uai 28 342 EGG EE 33 23 4 3 Remote CONNOSCE WIEN zeit ad ba videte aq ee REIP 33 SMA Terminal nee 35 C yee Ee Me Pee eee eee eee ee eee oe ee eee eee ene a 36 3 5 1 Delete Data EE 36 22 E XPOFE MEN areia T een eee te err eee eee nee ere A err eer 37 os LION MCN O WEE 41 HOW Ee EE 43 Bo COSC GI O js erger 44 5 Files Folders and Transferring Data csccscsccscscsscscsccsccccsceccsceccccsseccecs 52 SLEE PAN SICK succi Peas ein nadie i SD ca ie UR dun ese eee ee oa d ast 52 Table of Figures Figure 1 GK 405 with handheld PC in cradle ccecccccesseccccessececeesececeesececcesccessuececsegeceeseuseeetseneces 1 Figure 2 Vibrating Wire Gage and Load Cell Connectors cs ereeeerrreeeaserreaanrerenaaeenas 2 Figure 3 Hand held PC running GK 405 VWRA s sssssssenssssensssrrssseresssrerosererssrereserrsssreresererssrereserersseer2. C Workspace projects Project projl KB Switch Workspace KE Add Sensor Delete Element Edit Settings Sort Elements Status Connected File SS Application Figure 24 Context Menu Switch Workspace Use this context menu item to open any previously opened workspace select a workspace from the file system or create a completely new workspace Click this menu item to display the Workspace Selection window see Figure 25 25 s Select s Select Workspace Name Workspace Name Select the workspace to switch to tram Select the workspace ta switch ta tram the list af names below or enter a new the list af names below or enter a new name name Workspace names Workspace names PRODUCTION PRODUCTION newark whatever testiork PRODUCTION Cancel EE em Select Cancel Fa Select Figure 25 Workspace Selection Window Figure 26 List of Workspace Names Click on the drop down control to display the E available workspaces see Figure 26 Alternatively a new name can be entered in the workspace name selection box If the GK 405 VWRA recognizes the name as a workspace it has opened before it will simply re open the existing workspace If the workspace name is new to the GK 405 VWRA then a workspace folder selection window is displayed see Figure 13 Select the appropriate folder or use the default and a new workspace is created with the name entered above Add Project This
3. E OKON The World Leader in Vibrating Wire Technology 48 Spencer Street Lebanon NH 03766 USA Tel 603 448 1562 Fax 603 448 3216 E mail geokon geokon com http www geokon com Model GK 405 Vibrating Wire Readout User s Manual No part of this instruction manual may be reproduced by any means without the written consent of Geokon Inc The information contained herein is believed to be accurate and reliable However Geokon Inc assumes no responsibility for errors omissions or misinterpretation The information herein is subject to change without notification Copyright 2013 by Geokon Inc Doc Rev Initial 8 2013 Warranty Statement Geokon Inc warrants its products to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 13 months from date of purchase If the unit should malfunction it must be returned to the factory for evaluation freight prepaid Upon examination by Geokon if the unit is found to be defective it will be repaired or replaced at no charge However the WARRANTY is VOID if the unit shows evidence of having been tampered with or shows evidence of being damaged as a result of excessive corrosion or current heat moisture or vibration improper specification misapplication misuse or other operating conditions outside of Geokon s control Components which wear or which are damaged by misuse are not warranted This includes fuses and batteries Geo
4. Import View Data Close GK 405 Files Application Figure 39 File Menu Options 3 5 1 Delete Data Files If a sensor is selected and contains data files then tapping on the Delete Data Files File Menu option displays the window shown in Figure 40 37 Delete Data Files go f 4 13 Delete Files for Sensor sensori select All Files sensori 20130516 _094516 dat sensori 20130516 094545 dat sensori 20130516 103914 dat sensori 20130516 151212 dat sensori 20130516 151528 dat Select Cancel Figure 40 Delete Data Files Window Select one or more individual files or use the Select All Files checkbox to select all files Tapping on Select will cause the GK 405 VWRA to prompt the user to confirm that they really want to delete the selected files Tap on Yes to finish the deletion 3 5 2 Export Menu The Export menu is used to export sensor data and project element settings to a folder of the user s choosing see Figure 41 38 SE GK 405 er d 4 22 ok Geokon lt lt Project Explorer E Ee Workspace Projects Project mvyPraj Project projl SS Sensor Channeli e Sensor sensor y Sensor bigLoadcell Delete Data Files Export Data Import Project Settings View Data Close GK 405 edi Fil Eg application Figure 41 Export Menu 3 5 2 1 Export Data Menu Option The Export Data Menu Option allows exporting of data from the current senso
5. Mm Geokon lt Project Explorer Ee Workspace Projects Project mvyPraj Project projl SS Sensor Channeli Koener sersor K Sensor aaa With Selected ge Generic Mode no Sensor 0 Remote Connect with Terminal Window Status Con About GK 405 WRA File Eg ln lication Figure 30 Live Readings Menu Selections 3 4 1 1 Live Readings With Selected Sensor Tapping this menu item will cause the Live Readings screen to be displayed with its parameters initialized for the specific sensor selected see Figure 31 Please refer to Appendix A for information regarding sensor connections Sensor Selected Sensor Name bigLoadCell Sensor Model 492 Load pu Readings Stored E Display Mode Measurements Vibrating Wire Output 6530 12 o Thermistor Output WER Figure 31 Live Readings Screen Sensor Selected 30 Much like Live Readings in Generic Mode Display Mode contains selections A F corresponding to different sensor pluck frequencies see Table 1 The Live Readings With Selected Sensor window also contains a G selection for Display mode the default when entering this window which cause the raw sensor output to be converted to engineering units see section 4 2 Sensor Configuration for more information on engineering units Note that when a sensor is selected Live Readings contains a Store button that allows multiple readings to be store
6. RO and Digits Only When this parameter is set to Digits Only no gage factor need be entered below and causes the GK 405 VWRA to display raw digits readings Note Please consult the calibration sheet for each sensor to determine which formula G RO R1 or G R1 RO to select for the setting above This parameter may be set manually from a previously taken reading Note Please consult your sensor manual regarding various techniques for taking a zero reading This parameter may be entered directly from the Transducer Calibration Sheet Linear Gage Factor value This parameter can be set to any value representing some initial condition This value will be added to all subsequent readings If Polynomial is selected in the Conversion Method box see Figure 52 then the following parameters will be displayed just below it Polynomial Coefficients Coefficient A Coefficient B Enter the Polynomial Gage Factor A from the Sensor Calibration Sheet for this parameter Enter the Polynomial Gage Factor B from the Sensor Calibration Sheet for this parameter 49 Coefficient C This parameter should be calculated from a field zero reading Please refer to your transducer manual for further details on how to calculate Coefficient C The third page of the Sensor Setting window see Figure 53 contains parameters that allow a conversion factor to be applied to data in Engineering Units converting it into a us
7. Thermistor Output 20 9 Figure 19 Sensor Index drop down control In addition to the controls described in sections 3 2 1 and 3 2 2 Menu Options see Figure 20 and View Options see Figure 21 allow functionality such as storing Saving and viewing data In Generic Mode the only Menu Option enabled is Close GK 405 and the only View Option enabled is Sensor Selection Screen described further in the next section see section 3 3 21 Mo Sensor Selected Display Mode Sensor Index Measurements Vibrating Wire Output 6516 58 co Figure 20 Menu Options Mo Sensor Selected Display Mode Sensor Index Measurements Vibrating Wire Output 6516 18 co Thermistor Output All Reads for this Sensor Sensor Selection Screen Figure 21 View Options 27 3 3 Sensor Selection Screen The GK 405 VWRA Sensor Selection Screen see Figure 22 contains a number of navigation controls designed to make job of selecting application elements and functions easier These navigation controls present an organizational view of the active workspace inform the user about the state of the application and provide the user with tools to configure and control Geokon devices et d gos ok Project Explorer SZ Workspace BackdO eae Project Project East Slope Status Connected File H Application Figure 22 Sensor Selection Screen J Note While the operator is using the function
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10. Installation and Operation The steps described in section 2 1 are an attempt to guide the user through the process of launching the GK 405 VWRA connecting to the sensor and taking a reading If all parts of the GK 405 are purchased as a system Geokon makes every effort to ensure that the system is completely set up and working before it leaves the factory Other times the user may already own the hand held PC and are setting up their hardware and software for the very first time The steps below attempt to cover all cases and refer the user to the appropriate section when more information is needed For those users that have purchased a complete GK 405 system a workspace with the name of GK405 will have been pre defined and the hand held unit will already be paired with the Remote Module Note that the workspace name can be changed at any time or new ones can be created see section 3 2 1 When purchasing a GK 405 system sections 2 2 through 2 4 can possibly be skipped but a quick review Is recommended 2 1 Initial Quick Start Sequence The following steps are a guide to the typical operation of the GK 405 and if followed should result in a successful sensor measurement A If the Remote Module has been previously paired with the hand held unit then press the button labeled POWER ON BLUETOOTH A blue light will be on and blinking signifying that the Remote Module is waiting to connect to the hand held unit If the Remote
11. Module was purchased separately from the hand held unit see section 2 2 Establishing Contact with the Remote Module Launch the GK 405 VWRA by tapping on Start from the hand held PC s main window then tap Programs then tap the GK 405 VWRA icon If the GK 405 Vibrating Wire Readout Application has not been installed please see section 2 3 Installing the GK 405 VWRA B After a few seconds the blue light on the Remote Module should change to a steady state blue lit but not flashing and the Live Readings Window will be displayed see section 3 2 Live Readings Screen Generic Mode Figure 17 If the window shown in Figure 12 is displayed instead of the Live Readings Window please refer to section 2 4 Starting the Vibrating Wire Readout the first time If the Live Readings Window is displayed but no Thermistor or Vibrating Wire output is shown please refer to section Appendix A GK 405 Connections From the Live Readings Window see Figure 17 different display modes may be selected as appropriate for the sensor see section 3 2 1 Display Mode If a sensor is connected that contains more than one vibrating wire cell the Sensor Index may be changed to view the vibrating wire output for each cell or the average may be displayed If displaying sensor output in engineering units is desired tap on View then Sensor Selection Screen to select a pre defined sensor or to create a new sensor configurati
12. includes any data files stored as part of the project element sensor structure data files can be individually backed up per hole using the Data Export function from the File menu After exporting the resulting csv file should be transferred to a desktop PC using the techniques described in section 5 1 54 APPENDIX A GK 405 Connections A 1 Single Sensor Connection Figure 55 shows a close up view of the 10 pin Bendix Sensor connector Table 2 lists the pin out for this connector Figure 55 Single Sensor Connector 55 C ieiGeii o Fiyin tends signal Description PTOGF 12 10P Flying Leads Signal Description Red Vibrating Wire Gage Green Thermistor Table 2 Single Sensor Pin out A 2 Load Cell Connection Figure 56 shows a close up view of the 10 pin Bendix Load Cell connector Table 3 lists the pin out for this connector Sum 1311079 Figure 56 Load Cell Connector 56 10 pin Bendix Plug PTO6F 12 10P Signal Description Vibrating Wire Gage 1 Vibrating Wire Gage 2 Vibrating Wire Gage 3 Vibrating Wire Gage 5 E Shield Common Table 3 Load Cell Connector Pin out A 3 Charger Connections Figure 56 shows a view of the GK 405 Remote Module Charger connection POWER ON e BLUETOOTH Model GK 405 Vibrating Wire Readout T A OQ CHARGER Figure 57 Charger Connection 57 APPENDIX B Remote Module Command Structure COMMAN
13. menu item allows new projects to be created and added to a workspace After tapping on this Context Menu item the Project Settings Dialog will be displayed and can be edited See section 4 1 for more information regarding project configuration This menu item will only be enabled when the workspace is selected Add Sensor This menu item allows new sensor configurations to be created and 26 added to a project After tapping on this Context Menu item the Sensor Settings Dialog will be displayed and can be edited See section 4 2 for more information regarding sensor configuration This menu item will only be enabled when a project is selected Delete Element Project Explorer Elements can be deleted using this Context Menu item A confirmation dialog will be displayed before the element is deleted Edit Settings This menu item allows configuration editing of the selected Project Explorer Element See Section 3 4 2 for more information regarding configuration editing Sort Elements Project and Sensor explorer elements can be sorted by newest or oldest first by selecting the appropriate Sort Elements sub item see Figure 27 se GK 405 Geokon Project Explorer Add Sensor Delete Element Edit Settings v Newest first s Oldest first Status Connection Failed File Eun Application Figure 27 Sort Elements Sub Items P 3 4 Application Menu The GK 405 VWRA Application Menu provides access to th
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16. 6 Column 14 represents the raw vibrating wire reading in digits average of 1 6 above Column 15 represents the array number Note The number and definition of columns may change as Export Data Extended Format options are changed see Figure 43 60 C 2 Data Text Report with Column and Report Headers The report below see Figure 57 shown in Excel format for clarity illustrates additional report formatting capability by adding column and report headers Note that the sensor name has also been included and the date and time appear as one field by using the Y1900 Date Time option Sensor Data Project Name Site 1 Sensor Name sensorl Sensor Model 45xx Piezometer File Name sensorl 20130703 142209 C5V Sensor Name Date and Time X VWRdgs Temp Rdg Raw Rdgs Raw Rdgs Raw Rdgs Raw Rdgs Raw Rdgs Raw Rdgs Raw Rdgs Array psi deg C 1 dig 2 dig 3 dig 4 dig S dig 6 dig Avg dig sensori sensorl sensorl sensorl sensorl sensorl sensorl sensorl sensorl sensorl sensorl sensorl sensorl 7 3 2013 14 21 13 7 3 2013 14 21 20 7 3 2013 14 21 27 7 3 2013 14 21 30 7 3 2013 14 21 34 7 3 2013 14 21 38 7 3 2013 14 21 41 7 3 2013 14 21 45 7 3 2013 14 21 50 7 3 2013 14 21 54 7 3 2013 14 21 59 7 3 2013 14 22 01 7 3 2013 14 22 03 1 06 0 99 0 96 0 88 1 14 1 14 1 14 1 08 1 21 1 2 0 6 0 84 0 88 Figure 58 Enhanced Data Text Report 22 2 22 1 22 21 9 21 9 21 9 21 9 21 9 21 9 21 8 21 9 2
17. Amps Max power in Environmental Tested to MIL STD810F for water humidity sand dust vibration altitude shock and temperature Power Intelligent 5600 mAh Li lon battery can be easily changed in the field without tools Wireless Connectivity Internal Bluetooth wireless technology option 2 0 EDR Class 1 range 20 m WLAN Integrated 802 11b g supports AES TKIP WEP WPA and WPA2 Certification amp Standards FCC Class B CE Mark EN60950 RoHS compliant FM approved Class Div 2 179 mm 7 x 97 mm 3 8 x 37 mm 1 5 490 g with battery
18. D FUNCTION SYNTAX RETURN VALUE 0 NA N A REQUEST 6 READS Yo Yo 96 Yo 96 96 Example 1 READ FIRMWARE VERSION Reads the firmware version of the Remote Module Command 4 lt CR gt Response Geokon405 Ver1 0 0320 Example 2 REQUEST 6 READS Get sensor readings for up to 6 Vibrating Wire cells 0000000 returned for unconnected gages Command V6 CR Response 0200000 0000000 0000000 0000000 0000000 0000000 Notes 1 The above response shows that there is one gage of 6 connected Raw gage values are in units of nanoseconds Frequency F in Hz 1 T sec F 1 0 0002 5000 Hz Digits F 1000 5000 1000 25000 oe ac Example 3 SET GAGES SPECTRUM Set the operating pluck spectrum to the B range 1400 3500 Hz for each gage Command V6B lt CR gt Response BBBBBB Example 4 TAKE BATTERY READING Display the current voltage level of the lithium battery Command V7 lt CR gt Response 7 6 58 59 APPENDIX C Data File Formats C 1 Raw Data Text Report When exporting raw text data is the default for the Extended Format options of the Export Data Menu see section 3 5 2 1 and Figure 43 ZU Loe bay AO eee Zep EE EE 07 040 05s0 0404 9 190 20154 4040 10 40 0 4454 20140 929492 1207020702090 2070 0 Jo 1 OZ ZU 3 LAO p O 2679674007 21 0040514 wo y Vey 0 DD Oy 0 607 9302 Ee 2015 140 10420 59 20 21 9 92190 0 0420 0 0x02D 40 054020 9520 774 2
19. apping on ok in the upper right corner of the display screen 4 Configuring Project Explorer Elements Each Project Explorer Element has settings that can be configured For some like Workspace and Project the settings consist only of a name and description Sensor elements require more parameters such as gage factor initial zero reading and engineering units These settings can be adjusted to meet the user s needs and the specifications of the sensor Each element s settings can be adjusted using the Edit Settings option from the Context or Application Menu 4 1 Project Configuration Figure 50 depicts the Projects Settings window Project ID SE Edit Project Settings a E Read only value generated when the project was created Used internally by the GK 405 VWRA Project ID proj 20130703 13545 Proj ect Name Project rs Project Settings Use the on screen keyboard to enter a Description Unstable area called unique and descriptive name for the Site 1 project Date created 07 03 2013 13 56 19 Description Using the on screen keyboard enter a brief description pertaining to the project Created On Read only date and time value generated when the project was created Cancel Figure 50 Project Settings When done editing project settings can be saved via the Menu gt Save Settings option Workspace configuration is similar to project configuration in that only the name and des
20. asurements Vibrating Wire Output 9871 02 cas Thermistor Output 21 5 a Figure 17 Live Readings Generic Mode In Generic Mode the two on screen controls that control gage measurement are Display Mode and Sensor Index 3 2 1 Display Mode Display Mode selects pre programmed parameters which are optimized for different gages Each option has different scaling and processing characteristics Figure 18 depicts the options available from the Display Mode drop down menu 19 See Table 1 to determine the best choice for the sensor to be measured Mo Sensor Selected Display Mode Sensor Index Measurements Vibrating Wire Output 9871 77 cas Thermistor Output 21 5 Ea Figure 18 Display Mode drop down menu Mode Model Nos Calculation Freq hz 4300BX 4400 4x 10 HI digits 1400 3500 4500 4600 4700 4800 4900 F2x10x3 304 450 1200 F2x10x0 39102 1400 3500 Table 1 Display Mode options A F C 4000 F x10 x4 062 450 1200 Note 1 F 1 T 20 3 2 2 Sensor Index Some Geokon instruments are comprised of more than one sensor For instance a Geokon load cell may contain 3 4 or 6 individual vibrating wire sensors per load cell The Sensor Index control allows reading the individual sensors in an instrument as well as an average of all sensors See Figure 19 No Sensor Selected Display Mode Sensor Index Measurements Vibrating Wire Output 6516 45 sis
21. cription are editable 46 4 2 Sensor Configuration The Sensor settings window manages sensor configuration options through several different screens The user can easily navigate between screens by tapping on the Next o or the Previous NM e At this time each sensor is always enabled and the selection box located at the top right hand side of the window will be grayed out see Figure 51 s Edit Sensors er d 3 01 General Sensor Information Sensor Sensor name sensor l Description my new sensor sensor ID 60510110047 Date created 05 10 2013 11 01 36 Sensor te Sensor model AG sey Cancel Figure 51 Sensor Settings Window page 1 A detailed explanation of the parameters for the General Sensor Information window see Figure 51 appears below Sensor name This is a user assigned sensor name which is displayed in the project explorer A descriptive name allows the user to quickly pick the sensor from the list Description Verbose description of the sensor which can provide clues to its location purpose etc 47 Sensor ID This is a system generated sensor ID assigned at the time of sensor configuration creation This value uniquely identifies the sensor to this application and cannot be changed by the user Date created The system generated date of the sensor creation is useful for audit purposes This field cannot be edited and is set to the date when the sensor is enabled The s
22. d for a particular sensor With each tap on this button a new reading is stored for the selected sensor Each time a reading is stored a beep will be heard from the hand held unit Sensor Selected Sensor Name bigLoadCell Sensor Model 492 Load Cell Readings Stored 1 Display Mode ser Measurements Vibrating Wire Output 6530 26 Auto Store Clear Data Save Stored Data Close GK 405 Figure 32 Menu Options 3 4 1 1 1 Menu Options The available Menu options see figure 32 are outlined below Auto Store Allows multiple readings to be taken over time Select Auto Store Enable see Figure 33 as well as an interval in seconds to enable readings to be stored periodically without intervention from the user At any time this feature can be turned off by selecting Auto Store Disable and tapping Save 31 no Auto Store Settings Auto Store SE v Store Interval seconds Cancel Figure 33 Auto Store Settings Clear Data Allows clearing of all readings stored in the current session for the selected sensor Tapping this menu option displays the warning below see Figure 34 Tapping Yes will clear all data from the current session and will reset the Readings Stor ed counter to 0 This feature has no effect on previously saved data T Sensor Name bigloadCell Sensor Model 48xx Load Cell Clear Data This command will clear all stored data
23. der the project can be viewed by selecting a specific project and expanding its branch in the explorer view click on sign preceding project name see Figure 23 In the hierarchy of the project explorer sensors are child elements of a project Sensor settings can be edited by selecting the desired sensor in the explorer tree Once selected sensor settings can be displayed using Edit Settings from the context menu Figure 24 or by using the Application Menu Figure 27 gt qf 1 24 ok m Geokon lt Project Explorer py Workspace BackdO Project Sitel S Sensor bigLoadcel S Sensor myistGage E L Project East Slope Es Sensor Levell Se Sensor Pressure Status Connected Application Figure 23 Project Explorer with expanded projects 24 3 3 1 1 Context Menu From the Project Explorer new workspace elements can be added by using the context menu Access the drop down menu by tapping and holding the explorer element that is to be operated on A menu is then displayed that is context sensitive in that based on the current selection the appropriate elements will be enabled and others will be disabled The screen shot below shows the drop down menu with the menu item Add Sensor enabled not grayed out since a project element is selected in the Project Explorer Figure 24 Additional information for each context menu item follows E GK 405 e d ok Geokon lt Project Explorer
24. dow see Figure 54 contains parameters that allow a temperature correction factor to be applied to collected data A detailed description of all the parameters on this page appears below Edit Sensor Settings Temperature Correction Sensor Correction Disabled v Initial Temp C Thermal Factor Temperature Display ARF v Cancel Figure 54 Sensor Settings page 4 Temperature corrections Sensor Correction Initial Temperature Thermal Factor Temperature Display 51 The choices for this parameter are Enabled or Disabled Select Enable to enable correction of any errors in the sensor reading due to temperature This feature does not apply to all sensors and will be disabled grayed when certain sensor models are selected i e 44xx Initial temperature reading taken when performing a Zero Reading of the sensor This field does not apply to all sensors and will be disabled grayed when some sensor models are selected i e 44xx Factor to multiply temperature difference by Formula is Corrected Reading Sensor Reading Current Temperature Initial Temperature Temperature Factor This field does not apply to all sensors and will be disabled grayed when certain sensor models are selected i e 44xx Selects which units to display the temperature in The choices are Celsius or Fahrenheit 22 5 Files Folders and Transferring Data The GK 405 VWRA uses seve
25. dows nana LO CVILCE VE Windows E Hand held device wf Connected 9 Mobile Device Settings Last sync Today at 9 59 AM i3 Figure 5 Windows Mobile Device Center 2 3 1 Launching the GK 405 Installer From the Windows Mobile Device Center window on the PC see Figure 5 click on the folder icon labeled Browse the contents of your device to call up an Explorer Window for the HHD see Figure 6 The procedure for ActiveSync Is very similar EIS E Computer Hand held device la atl Organize Storage X Ll Computer a m a e gt i OS C C 489 MB free of 509 MB 169 MB free of 170 MB G2 sys Geosys05 F G2 maxtoolkit geosys05 M G qualitysystemdocs Geosys05 Q G3 Engineering GEOSYSLO W Ge wtucker geosys10 Z Hand held device E Application Data ConnMgr D Documents and Settings MUSIC Lib My Documents Program Files am Storage _ A Space used Total size 509 MB TFAT Space free 489 MB Figure 6 Windows Explorer window displaying HHD root folder In the Figure 6 above double click the icon labeled to navigate to the hand held PC s system root shown in Figure 7 ox D 5 EB e Application Data ConnMgr D ite P Computer File folder File folder Os C E sys WGeosys05 F Documents and Settings MUSIC x maxtoolkit geosys05 M File folder p File folder G3 qualitys
26. e 9 and tap the file GK405 Installer to execute the installer 13 FileExplorer By gf 309 X My Device Documents a MUSIC LE My Documents LL Program Files Storage Temp Windows A cemail 5 8 13 C7 mxip_lang 5 8 13 mxip_notify 5 8 13 pim 5 13 13 260K BPGK 405 Insta 5 13 13 1 04M Up E Figure 9 GK 405 Installer at root of HDD If there is a storage card installed in the HHD then the user will be prompted to choose the location for the installation see Figure 10 It is recommended that Device be selected then tap Install with the stylus to initiate the install process joer WE 3 10 Choose a location to install Geokon Inc GK 405 Vibrating Wire Readout an Storage Space Needed 1067 KB Space Available 507656 KB Figure 10 GK 405 Install Screen 14 The file GK405 Installer CAB can be now deleted from the system root folder to free up memory The GK 405 VW Readout application is now installed and its icon should appear in Start gt Programs see Figure 11 s Programs mer E X E Compass File Explorer Getting Started e 2 GK 405 VW Internet Messenger Readout Sharing F EE B MyMobiler Pictures amp Videos Remote Search TacLink E Figure 11 GK 405 VWRA Icon in Start gt Programs 15 2 4 Starting the Vibrating Wire Readout the first time The readout software is launched by tapping the Start button and sel
27. e high level application functionality It is located in the lower right corner of the main window frame see Figure 28 Some items of this menu can also be accessed via the context menu SE GK 405 gt d sis ok Geokon lt Project Explorer K Workspace Projects Project mvyPraj Project projl SS Sensor Channeli SS Sensor sensori E Sensor bigLoadCell Live Readings Edit Settings Remote Connect with Terminal Window Status Con About GK 405 WRA File Application Figure 28 Application Menu 28 3 4 1 Live Readings This menu item will only be enabled if a successful connection has been established with the remote module A successful connection is indicated by the icon to the right of the Geokon label as well as a status of Connected at the bottom of the main screen Both of the connection indicators are shown inside red ovals in Figure 29 see section 2 2 and 3 4 3 for information regarding connecting to the remote module gt d 1 24 ok okon C Project Explorer py Workspace BackdO KM Project Sitel Sensor biaLoadcCall Sensor mylstGage Z L Project East Slope Es Sensor Levell Se Sensor Pressurel Status Connected File mg CT DEE Ee Figure 29 Sensor Selection Screen Remote Module Connected Tapping on the Live Readings menu item displays the sub menu shown in Figure 30 29 SE GK 405 a 3 00 ok O
28. ecting the icon to the right from the drop down list or clicking on Programs and then clicking the icon to the right When starting the GK 405 Vibrating Wire Readout Application GK 405 GK 405 VWRA for the first time you will be prompted to create a workspace name The workspace name can be any combination of letters and numbers and Should be descriptive in nature After creation this name will be displayed in the Project Explorer window 5 Select Workspace Name Enter a unique descriptive name for the initial workspace After pressing OK you ll be asked to specify a location for your new workspace Workspace name fs Cancel Select Figure 12 Select Workspace Name Once you ve selected the name for your workspace you will be prompted to choose or create a folder on your hand held device where all the workspace elements will be stored As can be seen below the default workspace location is in a folder name the same as the workspace name under a special shared folder reserved for workspaces For Windows Mobile devices this folder is located at Application DataNGeokonNGK 405NWorkspaces GK 405 VWRA appends the name of the new workspace to this shared folder see Section 5 and uses it as the default location for the new workspace The user is free to select their own location either by entering it directly or the Browse button may be used to navigate to a different folder location or to c
29. ed Device Added Your Packet PC has connected with ak6 4l 141573 ES Advanced e Settings Bluetooth After pairing with a device to set up a COM pork tap Mew Outgoing Port For other options tap and hold an existing port GKB041141573 COM Mew Outgoing Port s Settings Er 42 10 21 Secure Connection Finish 2 3 Installing the GK 405 VWRA The installation of the GK 405 VWRA requires the following e Hand held device HHD running Windows Mobile Classic 5 X 6 X recommended or higher with at least 50 Mbytes of free memory HHD must be Bluetooth enabled and be able to assign a Bluetooth connection to a COM port Windows NET 3 5 Compact Framework CF and NET framework English language Messages package installed on HHD Both CAB file installers are included in the GK 405 VWRA installer Zip file available on Geokon s web site or via an installer CD e Microsoft ActiveSync version 4 5 0 or higher running on the host PC see Figure 4 or Windows Mobile Device Center if PC is running Windows 7 see Figure 5 as well as the HHD An active connection between the two must be established either via a physical link or Bluetooth Microsoft ActiveSync File View Tools Help Ss sync X f Explore S Connected Synchronized Hide Details amp Information Type Status i Windows DC Synchronized Files Figure 4 ActiveSync Window showing active connection Windows Mobile Device C Win
30. endix C for an example of column header and report header text The file extension for the generated file can also be changed from csv to txt If txt is selected as the data file extension then all the column data will be separated by tabs instead of commas 3 5 2 2 Export Project Settings Clicking on this menu item displays the Select Export Path window see Figure 45 from which a path to export the project settings file can be chosen All sensor configurations and their respective data files within the project are compressed into a single export file The naming format for the project export file is Selected Path Project Name lvpe If no project is selected in the Project Explorer an error message will be displayed see Figure 46 r Select Export Path Er E My Documents Options Fd Figure 45 Export Path Selection Window 3 5 3 Import Menu 41 gr d 11 05 Project Export Cancelled No project for export was selected Please select a project in the Project Explorer and try again Status Connected Application Figure 46 No Project Selected Error The Import Menu is used to import Project Explorer element settings that were previously exported using the Export Menu functions see Figure 41 42 3 5 3 1 Import Project Settings Clicking on this menu item displays the Select LVPE File window see Figure 47 from which a project export file can be
31. ensor type selected from the list of supported sensor Type types i e Vibrating Wire currently the only type supported Sensor model selected from the list of supported sensor Model models i e 45xx The second page of the Sensor Setting window see Figure 52 contains parameters that determine how sensors are converted from Digits to Engineering Units A detailed description of all the parameters on this page appears below sc Edit Sensors er d 3 03 Conversion Method a Linear Polynomial Linear Coefficients Output Calculation Digits Only Cancel Figure 52 Sensor Settings page 2 Conversion Method Linear Selecting this radio button enables the Linear Coefficients parameters see below and will cause the GK 405 VWRA to apply a linear conversion factor to convert subsequent readings from Digits to Engineering Units Polynomial 48 Selecting this radio button enables the Polynomial Coefficients parameters see below and will cause the GK 405 VWRA to apply polynomial conversion factors to convert subsequent readings from Digits to Engineering Units Linear Coefficients Output Calculation Zero Reading Gage factor Offset This parameter must be set for each sensor before sensor settings can be saved This parameter ensures that the gage factor below will be correctly signed if entered directly as printed on the calibration sheet Valid selections are G RO R1 G R1
32. er selected unit of measure A detailed description of all the parameters on this page appears below sc Edit Sensors qt d 3 07 Units Conversion Measurement Input Units QutEput Units Cancel Figure 53 Sensor Settings page 3 Units conversion Measurement The choices for this parameter are DEFAULT digits PRESSURE LOAD and DISTANCE J Note If the conversion method is set to Linear see Figure 52 AND the Output Calculation parameter is set to Digits Only then this parameter will be have no affect and will be disabled Input units Output units Factor 50 Native engineering units of the sensor Choices are dependent on Measurement selection above and can be metric SI or English US customary units Warning Please consult the calibration sheet that came with your sensor Selecting Input units that are different from those specified on the calibration sheet may have unexpected consequences Engineering units of values read and or logged by the GK 405 The choices for this parameter are dependent on the Measurement and Input units selected above and can be metric or English units This parameter is dependent on Measurement Input units and Output units selections above This value is calculated by the GK 405 VWRA and is display only The Gage factor see above is multiplied by this factor before converting sensor reads to engineering units The fourth page of the Sensor Setting win
33. ese 3 Figure 4 ActiveSync Window showing active connection eessseeeeeseeeeeeeenn nennen 9 Figure 5 Windows Mobile Device Center 10 Figure 6 Windows Explorer window displaying HHD root folder enn 11 Figure 7 Hand held device root folder content 11 Figures Installation CD or Folder Contents ei n res aov RUE ce A be Ve MI o EP EV Maus 12 Figure 9 GK 405 Installer at root of HDD 13 Figure 10 GK 405 Install SEFEON ies onde bs ERE e 13 Figure 11 GK 405 VWRA Icon in Start brogram e ereeerererere cer cer acena cer acena cera eenneea 14 Figure 12 Select Workspace Name salsa ee 15 Figure 13 Workspace Folder Selection ccscccccsssececessececeesececcesccceeuseceseunececseneceesueccesausecessunesss 16 Figure 14 4 Workspace EX ISU Ee 16 Figure 15 Remote module not found Figure 16 Default mmttalscreen res 17 Figure 17 Live Readings E el ele TEE 18 Figure 18 Display Mode drop down menu 19 Fieure 19 Sensor Index drop down Control iicet cs er Ee rtu gue ets ea en RA UR PER Neo elas 20 Figure 20 Ment ODLEHOJs eeben Eeer 21 Figure 27T VIEW O DONS ase e eire ere ee red Whe nadia 21 Figure 22 Sensor ele DEE 22 Figure 23 Project Explorer with expanded projects cccccesseccccsseccccensececeesecccseeceeeeeeccessusecessuneces 23 Figure 24 Contexr MeN EE 24 Figure 25 Workspace Selection Window Figure 26 List of Workspace Names essessseesesreeseseen
34. file system RS 232 USB and wireless connectivity e long battery life e ease of use Lightweight and simple Remote Module lithium battery 8 hours of continuous use e one button operation automatic power down when Bluetooth connection ts dropped or after several minutes of inactivity e reliable connection to standard vibrating wire gages and load cells is accomplished via two 10 pin Bendix connectors see Figure 2 e housed in a durable aluminum enclosure Figure 2 Vibrating Wire Gage and Load Cell Connectors 1 2 GK 405 Vibrating Wire Readout Application The GK 405 Vibrating Wire Readout Application GK 405 VWRA installs and runs on a ruggedized hand held PC see Figure 3 and is designed to communicate via Bluetooth with Remote Modules connected to vibrating wire gages 808 MRT powered ny Gens 1 9842 92 ors Thermistor Output 214 Figure 3 Hand held PC running GK 405 VWRA 1 3 Before using the GK 405 Vibrating Wire Readout The readout software runs as an application under Windows Mobile 5 or 6 operating system installed on a hand held PC e Please familiarize yourself with the hand held PC and the Windows Mobile OS e t is assumed in the instructions below that you can launch applications from the Start button including File Explorer and the Bluetooth Settings manager e t is assumed that you can tap the keyboard icon as needed and use the on screen keyboard to enter text and numbers 2
35. from sensor bigLoadCell Do you want to continue hermistor Output 70 3 Application Figure 34 Clear Data Warning 22 Save Stored Data Saves all stored data from the current session for the selected sensor A message is displayed informing the user how many readings were stored The Readings Stored counter will also be reset to 0 The readings are saved to a file contained in a special data folder under the sensor configuration folder structure Close GK 405 Shuts down the application and breaks the connection to the Remote Module The user will be given the opportunity to save any stored data from the current session Sensor Selected Sensor Name bigLoadCell Sensor Model 492 Load Cell Readings Stored 20 Display Mode E A Measurements Vibrating Wire Output 6530 14 o Thermistor Output All Reads for this Sensor Sensor Selection Screen Figure 35 View Options 3 4 1 1 2 View Options The available View options see Figure 35 are outlined below All Reads for this Sensor This feature displays a window Showing all stored reads for the selected sensor in the current session see Figure 36 The display is an abbreviated version of one used in section 3 5 3 View Data with just the date and time sensor read in engineering units and temperature Sensor s Sensor Reads higLoadCell Date Time 05 23 2013 16 25 04 0523 2013 18 25 05 n5 23 2013 18 25 06
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37. le should see a flashing blue indicator on the remote and select Add new device e g 9 55 X o Q d Beam CT Connections se Settings Bluetooth Turn on Bluetooth C Make this device visible to other devices To connect to a device click on the Devices tab below Devices Mode COM Ports Es se Settings Bluetooth Tap Add new device to search For other Bluetooth devices Tap on a device to modify its settings ede compare el 4 When a suitable remote is discovered highlight the device and click Next 5 A prompt will be displayed for a password enter default and press Next again If a partnership with the device is successfully established the screen will momentarily display the prompt to the right and then return to the Bluetooth Devices screen 6 Click on the COM Ports tab If the Geokon device is already assigned to a COM Port the partnership process Is finished If not tap on New Outgoing Port 7 Select an available COM port COM5 is the default Be sure to remember the number of the COM port as you may have to select it later in the readout software see section 3 4 3 Make sure to uncheck the Secure Connection check box Tap finish when done se Settings Cancel se Settings Enter Passcode Enter a passcode to establish a secure connection with GK6041141573 Press Nect to continue if a passcode is not requir
38. on Please refer to section 3 3 Sensor Selection Screen as well as section 4 2 Sensor Configuration To close the GK 405 VWRA from the Live Readings Screen tap Menu then Close GK 405 2 2 Establishing contact with the Remote Module In general this should only need to be done once and is typically done before it leaves the factory Follow the steps below to ensure the partnership with the remote is established before using the readout software 1 Use the Bluetooth Settings Manager on the hand held PC to set up the link to the remote Read about setting up a Bluetooth partnership in Chapter 9 of the hand held PC s Reference Guide LE Start E Today Ho Calendar EE Contacts Internet Explorer E Messaging Windows Media Two ways to start the Bluetooth Manager Start e ME 9 47 e Wendnecdaw neci TTT Connectivity ve To connech o either the Internet or work set up a n amp w connection in Settings d Getting Hide 4 File Explorer ES Excel Mobile ij Word Mobile Tap here to sign in to Pocket MSN Ta Programs T Settings Help 2 Once in the Bluetooth Settings Manager click on the Mode tab and then make sure that the box next to Turn on Bluetooth is checked 3 Click on the Devices tab If it shows a Geokon device name will start with GK and contain the remote s serial number go to step 6 Otherwise turn on the remote modu
39. ptop e If you are using Windows XP you will need to download and install the program ActiveSync This application is available for free from the Microsoft site www microsoft com and search for Active Sync download Once installed 39 generally requires a reboot simply connect the USB cable from the Field PC and then open My Computer on the XP machine and see a PDA entry under drives Just double click on it to see the folders in the Field PC e f you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7 Microsoft includes software called Windows Mobile Device Center and you should be able to immediately connect to the Field PC and see it in the Computer window It is not necessary to set up any syncing options although it can easily be accomplished Another Bluetooth partnership can also be set up from your desktop laptop assuming they have Bluetooth modules to the Field PC and transfer files that way All of these options and more are described in the Field PC s Reference Guide 5 2 Backing up configurations To guard against accidental data loss and as a matter of good computer technique critical data and configuration files should be periodically backed up e Entire projects can be backed up using the Project Export function from the File menu After exporting the resulting lvpe file should be transferred to a desktop PC using the techniques described in section 5 1 e Although backing up a project automatically
40. r selected via the Project Explorer Figure 42 shows the files available for sensor bigLoadCell A file may be selected or deselected by tapping in the Select column Multiple files may be selected for exporting If a selected file name is too long to fit in the File Name text box tap inside the text box and use the arrow keys on the hand held s external keypad to scroll left or right Once all the desired files are selected tap Export to display the Save File window Figure 43 where a new name and folder may be specified for each file 39 sc Select File to Export 1 Save File Enter a file name to save the data file to A file extension of csv will automatically be BigLoadCell 20130627 165152 da Yes appended to this filename l No BigLoadCell_20130621_155419 da File Name Selected If no folder is specified the file will be saved in the default data folder for the selected hole Tap the Browse button if another folder is desired File Name Data File Info BigLoadCell BigLoadCell 20130627 165152 Path TENENTE Folder Name pplication Va eokon My Documents Browse Last Modified 06 27 2013 16 51 52 Cancel Cancel Select Figure 42 Export Data Window Figure 43 Save File Window After all the paths for each file have been specified the Extended Format window will be displayed see Figure 44 s Extended Format Date and Time Format Use Excel Y1900 Date Time Format Date Fo
41. r Channeli SS Sensor sensori IL cadi ell Figure 37 Remote Connect with A successful connection is reflected in the Main Screen status as in Figure 29 35 3 4 4 Terminal Window This feature requires an active Bluetooth connection to the Remote Module If enabled tapping this menu option calls up the screen shown in Figure 38 Using the Terminal Window requires the use of the on screen keyboard to enter simple one or two character commands to the Remote Module See Appendix B for more information regarding the Remote Module command structure Terminal Window Command Response Geokon405 Ver O 0320 Geokon405 Ver1 0 0320 Figure 38 Terminal Window After typing a command in the Command text box tap the Send menu to issue the command to the Remote Module Repeated taps of Send will re issue the same command Typing a command in the Command text box followed by a keyboard Enter will cause the Remote Module to execute the command one time only 36 3 5 File Menu The file menu is used to import and export Project Explorer element settings along with data export viewing and report generation It also is used to delete previously saved sensor data files see Figure 39 SE GK 405 er d 4 19 ok Geokon lt Project Explorer Kal Workspace Projects Project mvyPraj Project projl Sensor Channel Sensor sensori ud Sensor bigLoadCell Delete Data Files Export
42. ral types of files and dedicated folder locations to keep track of Workspaces and Project Explorer element configuration files such as sensor configuration files and data files The default locations and names for some of these appear in Table 1 GK 405 VWRA Application Data Geokon GK 405 Config xml preferences and configuration Workspace repository Application Data Geokon GK 405 Workspaces Project repository Application Data Geokon GK 405 wkspc Workspace Workspacesi lt WRK SPC FLDRA Sensor repository Application Data Geokon GK 405 proj Project Workspaces lt WRK_SPC_FLDR gt lt PROJECT ID Table 1 Folder paths and File Names 1 WRK SPC FLDR gt is usually the same as the workspace name but is not required to be 2 PROJECT ID can be found in each Project s settings Note Manual editing any of the configuration files and or renaming folders above is strongly discouraged and may cause all configuration data to be lost 5 1 File Transfer In general the only files generated by the GK 405 IRA that will have to be transferred are the sensor data files although periodically archiving others on a master PC is recommended Connecting the Field PC to a desktop or laptop PC using the supplied USB cable Type A to mini B is straight forward and allows the user to view the Field PC s storage as a flash drive on the desktop laptop you can then simply drag the files around to any folder on the desktop la
43. reate a new folder see below This workspace location will be stored in the GK 405 VWRA configuration for subsequent application access After workspaces are created all future user access to workspaces is always by name 16 sc Select a 11 49 Workspace folder Enter a workspace folder or use the Browse button to navigate to or Create a new folder Mew Workspace Folder VGK 405 Workspaces sample 5 5 Cancel NM MN Select Figure 13 Workspace Folder Selection Note If the newly selected workspace folder contains an existing workspace GK 405 VWRA will display a dialog asking the user if they want to import the workspace as is or to rename it with the previously specified new workspace E Workspace exists qe af 12 16 Gk 405 VARA has detected a workspace Back40 in the folder Application Data Geokon Gk ane Workspaces Back40 Press Import to add the existing workspace to the current config Press Rename to rename the existing workspace then import it Press Try Again to select another falder Rename Try Again Cancel Figure 14 Workspace Exist After the initial workspace is created the GK 405 VWRA will attempt to connect to a remote module If no remote module can be found then the error message seen in 17 Figure 15 will be displayed By default the GK 405 VWRA looks for a remote module connection on COM5 but will remember the COM number of the last succes
44. rmat Year Day v Time Format HH mm ss v Array Content linclude Sensor Name Include Raw Readings Report Content Include Column Header Text Include Report Header File Extension Figure 44 Extended Format Window The Extended Format Window allows additional formatting options to be 40 applied to the data before exporting These options are described below Date and Time Format If the Use Excel Y1900 Date Time Format checkbox is checked the Date and Time format drop down controls below it will be disabled The date and time is saved in a numeric format that can be readily formatted in MS Excel and is equal to the number of seconds since 1 1 1900 the fractional part amounts to the elapsed time the day the measurement took place If the Use Excel Y1900 Date Time Format checkbox is not checked the Date and Time formats can be individually set via their respective drop down controls Array Content The array content can be changed to include or exclude the sensor name as well as the raw readings the default selection before conversion by the gage factor of the sensor Some Geokon sensors may contain up to 6 individual vibrating wire gages so checking Include Raw Readings will add 7 6 cells the average additional columns to the export data Report Content The data report can be changed to include or exclude column header text as well as report header text Please refer to App
45. s and features of the Sensor Selection Screen the Remote Module may timeout and drop the Bluetooth connection after about 6 minutes to conserve battery power This is normal and the connection can easily be restored using Remote Connect with Application menu option see section 3 4 3 for more information The Sensor Selection Screen is comprised of several core components Project Element selection tool Context drop down menu Explorer Application Allows display changes workspace project and sensor Menu configuration as well as connection to the remote module File Menu File and project explorer element exporting and importing Data file viewing and deleting options 23 Status Area Displays the connection status of the application 3 3 1 Project Explorer The Project Explorer is the primary navigation mechanism for moving around the GK 405 VWRA workspace The Project Explorer presents a view of the workspace which includes projects and sensors These views reflect the hierarchical relationship between these elements The highest element in the workspace hierarchy tree is a project Projects allow a GK 405 VWRA user to group sensors into organizational units based on the user s preference A project can reflect a specific site where sensors have been installed such as a construction project This organizational feature makes it easy to find sensor configurations along with related data files The list of sensors defined un
46. selected see section 3 5 2 2 After selection a new Project will be created in the current workspace This new project will contain all the settings and any sensors and accompanying data that were contained in the project export file If a project with the same name already exists in the current workspace an error message will be displayed and the project import will be cancelled dd Select LYPE File at E My Documents Options p Select Figure 47 Select Project Export File 43 3 5 4 View Data When the View Data Menu is clicked and a sensor has been previously selected the Select File window is displayed see Figure 48 Tap on a data file to select it for viewing then tap Select when done to display the Sensor Reads window see Figure 49 r Select File er q 2 09 E e bigLoadCell 20130514 113306 dat bigLoadCell 20130514 113347 dat Options H Select emm Figure 48 Data File Selection Window r Sensor Reads dr d 2 19 ok Sensor bigloadcell Wi Read fe ko d 5529 36 55298 3656 DACH d 5527 5 331 354 Year Dav hours min sec CDD D aoe A BLECH DACH 0 6529 15 6529 15 6529 07 Figure 49 Sensor Reads Window 44 The scrollbar at the bottom of the screen can be used to display columns that are off the current page 3 5 5 Close GK 405 Tapping on this menu item will cause the program to cease execution This behavior is exactly the same as t
47. sful connection Please see section 2 2 for more information regarding establishing a connection with the remote module If the connection attempt is unsuccessful the newly created workspace will be opened by default and you will be able to create new project s and add new sensor configurations to your workspace See Figure 16 se GK 405 Geokon lt lt Project Explorer Connection Problem 4 ERROR opening connection on port COMS Port may be in use close other app or use different port The port COM5 does not exist Vibrating Wire Readout Connection Failed E Application Figure 15 Remote module not found Figure 16 Default initial screen J Note With all subsequent attempts to connect to the Remote Module please ensure that the Power On button on the Remote Module has been pressed blue light will be blinking before launching the GK 405 VWRA 18 3 User Interface 3 1 Overview Following a successful Bluetooth connection the GK 405 VWRA will boot up displaying the screen shown in Figure 17 This is the Live Readings screen and it is shown in Generic Mode meaning that there is no sensor selected The following sections describe the GK 405 VWRA user interface in greater detail 3 2 Live Readings Screen Generic Mode Figure 17 shows a typical vibrating wire piezometer output in digits and thermistor output in degrees Celsius Mo Sensor Selected Display Mode Sensor Index Me
48. sserssreesrersseesseeeseerseeeeseee 43 Figure 50 Project Settlhgs iod v o E rU C veo e e rco aba Saad ARs 45 Figure 51 Sensor Settings Window page 11 46 Figure 527 Sensor Settings PAGE WEE 47 FiBure 53 5ensor SeteinBS Page E 49 FiBure 54 Sensor Settines Dage EE 50 Figure 55 e Sensor ele e EE 54 Figure 56 boad Cell Conneclor ee 55 Figure 57 charger Cole Elo WEE 56 Figure 58 Enhanced Data Text REPO sio ate e rb va Ra evite ses bd vae 60 1 Introduction The GK 405 Vibrating Wire Readout is made up of two components e the Readout Unit consisting of a Windows Mobile handheld PC running the GK 405 Vibrating Wire Readout Application see Figure 3 e the GK 405 Remote Module which is housed in a weather proof enclosure and connects to the vibrating wire gage to be measured Figure 1 GK 405 with handheld PC in cradle The two components communicate wirelessly using Bluetooth a reliable digital communications protocol The Readout Unit can operate from the cradle of the Remote Module see Figure 1 or if more convenient can be removed and operated up to 20 meters from the Remote Module see Note 1 Note 1 In most cases 20 meters will be the maximum but differences in battery atmospheric and geographic conditions may reduce the actual effective range 1 1 Features Rugged general purpose reliable readout based on a Windows Mobile handheld PC e all the benefits of a Windows compatible device Windows
49. ystemdocs Geosys05 Q G Engineering GEOSYS1LO W My Documents Program Files GA wtucker geosysl0 Z File folder File folder Hand held device cemail vol M pim vol ca VOL File a VOL File Application Data 144 KB 280 KB ConnMgr Documents and Settings MUSIC Lb My Documents Program Files em Storage 8 items Figure 7 Hand held device root folder contents 12 Next insert the GK 405 Installation CD into the PC s CD DVD drive or unzip the installer if downloaded from Geokon s web site open a Windows Explorer window and then navigate to the root folder of the Installation CD or folder see Figure 8 Mm O eg e le k Computer Removable Disk E Organize e Share with e Burn New folder a Mame Date modified Type d Libraries d E Documents gt E My Documents gt di Public Documents gt al Music gt i Pictures gt B Videos ReadMe txt 1 16 2013 3112 PM TAT File m dotNET 3 5 CF 5 12 2013 10 46 AM File folder di Help Docs 5 12 2013 10 46 AM File folder E GK 405 Installer CAP 5 13 2013 2 19 PM Cabinet File 1 070 KB a Computer gt amp 05 C d em Removable Disk E gt dotNET 3 5 CF di Help Docs E GK 405 Installer CAB 4 items mm Figure 8 Installation CD or Folder Contents Copy the file GK405 Installer CAB from the Installer CD to the HHD system root folder From the HDD navigate to the system root folder using File Explorer see Figur
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