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1. Transfer events from the memory verify the events transferred okay then delete the events Transfer events from the memory verify the events transferred okay then delete the events Backlight on time set to zero Increase the backlight on time Low Battery level PROBABLE CAUSE Minimate Plus Operator Manual Check the battery level and charge battery as required CORRECTIVE ACTION 7 1 Chapter 7 Check Channel s Tran Message Check Channel s Vert Message Check Channel s Long Message Check Microphone Message Transducer not connected Connect the transducer The transducer not installed level Check the transducer installation for level The transducer moved during Press the Test key to run Sensorcheck Sensorcheck again Do not touch the transducer Transducer cable improperly installed or Check the cable connections and cables damaged Wall Installation transverse and vertical Switch the transverse and vertical geophones were not switched geophones Damaged transducer Have the transducer checked by an authorized Instantel service facility Operating in Compliance Mode with a In the monitor setups set Sensorcheck to Series III sensor that does not support Disabled Sensorcheck Transducer not connected Connect the transducer Transducer not installed level Check the transducer installation for level Transducer moved during Sensorcheck Press the Test key to run Se
2. 480 sec 500 sec 500 sec 4 5 Right Arrow Key Setups Key The Right Arrow key Setups key sets the timer mode advanced channels serial connection and baud rate The timer mode serial connection and baud rate operate the same in the advanced Channels 1 4 20 sec 60 sec 120 sec 240 sec 480 sec 500 sec Channels 1 8 20 sec 60 sec 120 sec 240 sec 480 sec mode as they do in the compliance mode Please refer to page 3 14 in Compliance Module for additional information 4 5 1 Advanced Channels This turns certain recording channels on or off You can choose Channel 1 only Channels 1 and 2 Channels 1 through 4 and Channels 1 through 8 eight channel monitor required To turn the channels on or off press the Right Arrow key Setups key when the Main Window is displayed Press the Enter key repeatedly to scroll through the windows until the Advanced Channels Window appears Press the Right or Up Arrow key to display the choices To choose a setting display it on the display then press the Enter key Minimate Plus Operator Manual Reference 5 REFERENCE This chapter discusses wall and ceiling installation procedures and the theory of operation for Instantel s standard transducer microphone Sensorcheck anti alias filter and data analysis techniques 5 1 Additional Installation Procedures 5 1 1 The following sections outline procedures to install the Minimate Plus and the standard t
3. To choose a trigger source press the Setups key with the Main Window displayed Use the Enter key to scroll through the windows until the Trigger Source Window appears Press the Right Arrow key to scroll through the trigger sources until the Geo and or Mic Window appears Press the Enter key to select this trigger source c Set the Trigger Levels The Minimate Plus uses a trigger level chosen by you to automatically start recording when an event s activity exceeds this preset level For our purposes we will set an arbitrary trigger level for the transducer and the microphone To set the trigger level press the Setups key when the Main Window is displayed Press the Enter key to scroll through the windows until the Geo Trigger Level Window appears Set the Geo trigger level to 3 0 mm s using the Right Arrow key to move the cursor and the Up Arrow key to change the trigger level number Press the Enter key to save your setting The Mic Trigger Level Window appears Set the Linear Mic trigger level to 100 dB using the Right Arrow key to move the cursor and the Up Arrow key to change the trigger level numbers Press the Enter key to save your setting If you have an eight channel monitor the Geo2 and Mic2 trigger level windows appear Repeat the above procedure d Choose a Recording Stop Mode Choose a recording stop mode if using the single shot or continuous record modes The recording stop mode sets how the Minimate Plus stops recording aft
4. amplitude measured in millimeters second T period in seconds Y absolute change in amplitude over time measured in inches second Ym absolute change in amplitude over time measured in millimeters second Sinusoidal Waveforms The motion is essentially sinusoidal with gradual amplitude and frequency changes Figure 5 11 Manual Waveform Calculations on Sinusoidal Waveforms Calculating Displacement T XA Maximum Displacement in 2n T XA Maximum Displacement mm 2n Calculating Acceleration l EK 2n Maximum Acceleration in s T XA Minimate Plus Operator Manual 5 11 Chapter 5 i 2 T Maximum Acceleration mm s T XA 5 6 2 Nearly Triangular Waveforms Motion is irregular and has large amplitude Figure 5 12 Manual Waveform Calculations on Nearly Triangular Waveforms a Calculating Displacement A T Maximum Displacement in 3 XA T Maximum Displacement mm r1 XA b Calculating Acceleration UNES 1 Maximum Acceleration in s T xY Maximum Acceleration mm s X Yin 5 6 3 Compound Waveforms If the record exhibits interference by two or more predominant frequencies then the maximum displacement will be the sum of the maximum of each individual frequency component 5 12 Minimate Plus Operator Manual 5 6 4 Notes Reference Figure 5 13 Manual Waveform Calculations on Compound Waveforms Calculating Displacement T T Maximum Di
5. 3 18 3 9 15 Beep When Triggered sse kasd a ets 3 18 S TOSUUD ATFOW ICA a n rto P ORE DEO t P i RERO BRE 3 19 E View EVENTS nn e Bet i oie ad au dat ne 3 19 3 102 Delete AIEEyehits 21 euim Bn e hatte bau elites 3 20 31103 Print Event List oue deett eet ee NR decies 3 20 3310 4 Print Selected Ct eem 3 20 910 5 Print All EVER EE 3 21 3 10 6 Upload One Event 3 21 3 10 7 Upload All Events 3 21 3710 8 Copy BMI Notes ia eene eere ee li ti tena 3 21 SE CancebP Key ees ee costa ote St tons Sats chi Pet ere t e ERE 3 22 3 127 TEST ey e teet eoe ere e P PO tecto ge e D ON Re E ELO 3 22 3 13 Option Key ee to ree tit t e CR as 3 22 3 13 1 Option Key Setups Key 3 22 3 13 2 Option Key Test Key Review Setup 3 24 3 13 3 Option Key Enter Key On Line Help eee 3 25 3 13 4 Option Key Cancel Key Backlight ON 3 25 3 13 5 Option Key Up Arrow Key Down Arrow 3 25 3 13 6 Option Key Right Arrow Key Left Arrow 3 25 3 14 Right Arrow Key endete tie eie et ei e eee eres 3 25 4 Advanced Re OU 4 1 4 1 Option Key Setups Key ss 4 1 4 1 1 Instrument Mode sisi nine 4 1 42 Test Keys ect ette e ier Re PR TRE PRETEREA red 4 1 4 3 Setups KV n ecrit or eire ree sr TERI Pre EEEE 4 2 4 3 1 Sample Rate usen eei eee e He E E os 4 2 43 2 Channel Range isses ete e een 4 2 43 3 Trigger Sources eei ee e RR Re He e ER RR 4 2 Minimate Plus Operator Manual 4 34 Trigger Level e He ERES 4 3
6. 4 4 Record Time iss aee ardt He HR I ees 4 3 4 5 Right Arrow Key Setups Key 4 4 4 5 1 Advanced Channels sies eere 4 4 95 ROT T NER ee 5 1 5 1 Additional Installation Procedures 5 1 5 1 1 Standard Transducer Wall Installation 5 1 5 1 2 Standard Transducer Ceiling Installation 5 2 532 Theory of Operation esee ee ee Ree ERE 5 3 KK E E 5 3 5 22 Mi rophone suas eene esee RR RE IT 5 4 5 3 Sensorcheck s ee eR GE GRENIER Ie Ade ge Ee 5 4 5 3 1 Checking the Transducer s Geophones 5 5 5 3 2 Checking the Microphone esssseesssessessesersesseersssrsresreressesressesersesseene 5 6 S33 Sernisorchieck Report gedeien 5 6 254 Anti alias Filters EE 5 6 53 Data A alysis Techniques aei E E eebe ee 5 6 SCC Ground Vibrations iet ree Er Se UN CR RIT trees 5 6 515 2 cS OUn d Pre SsUre sieer ec ERE TE ss 5 10 5 6 Alternate Manual Waveform Caleulatons sese 5 11 5 6 1 Sinusoidal Wave foi MSsir aei 5 11 5 6 2 Nearly Triangular Waveforms esses 5 12 5 6 3 Compound Waveformms eee 5 12 5 64 Irregular WavefOrms asset reticere deese ess 5 13 6 Mateus 6 1 GL Battery Clharetnig enee eee Re A tete ied 6 1 6 2 Annual Calibration Reogumrements nennen 6 2 6 38 Cl eaning the Minimate Plus iue nee hti en AL an 6 2 7 Troubleshooting 2 2 2 343 e eee ee
7. Maximum Geo Range Compliance Module Only 3 10 3 8 5 Erreeche Eed 3 10 Minimate Plus Operator Manual 3 8 6 Trigger Level sas eene dee de e cession dois 3 10 3 8 7 Record Stop Mode Single Shot Continuous and Manual Modes 3 11 3 8 8 Histogram Interval Histogram and Histogram Combo Modes 3 11 3 8 9 Record Time iieri rp REO addin ahr 3 12 3 85 10 Notes Format eoe te eR EC IEEE IR pede 3 13 3 8 11 Job Number Format 3 13 3 8 12 Scaled DiStatice x ertet EES 3 13 E OTT 3 13 3 8 145 Date se este E eR lets en nette ee 3 14 3 9 Right Arrow Key Setups Key ss 3 14 3 9 Fumer Mode otra ra yere ee eroe E 3 14 392 Daily Self Check iere RT ert Te 3 15 3 9 3 Sensorcheck Compliance Module Only 3 15 3 9 4 Measurement System Compliance Module Only 3 15 3 9 5 Basic Channels Compliance Module Only 3 16 3 9 6 Microphone Type Compliance Module Only 3 16 3 9 7 Microphone Units Compliance Module Only 3 16 3 9 8 Geophone Type Compliance Module Only 3 17 3 9 9 Geo Alarm Level Compliance Module Only 3 17 3 9 10 Mic Alarm Level Compliance Module Only 3 17 3 9 DI Serial Connections a eret eee nud iius tuta 3 17 3 9 12 Direct Baud Rate or Modem Baud Rate 3 18 30 13 Call Home ende nop a a den du cas da nt 3 18 3 914 Call Home Pest irinen mena a ete eme dab sites
8. Modem Call Units Level Level ege Home gt When Type eve Connection Baud Rate Home Test Triggerec moves you through event menu choices Provides the following functions from the Main Window View Delete Print Print Print Upload Upload Copy Events All gt Event gt Selected All One gt All BMIII Events List Event Events Event Events Notes Reset D Power Monitoring Trigger Option Instrument Mode Factory gt Auto _ Pass Auxiliary Backlight Saving gt LCD gt Sample Sa Advanced Only Getautts Window word Trigger onTime Gemengt Cycle Width Cut Cable Detection Test performs Sensorcheck Cancel returns to previous menu Option Test Review Setups Option On Line Help Optio down arrow function gt left arrow function Uu D E S 5 moves through menu choices and moves the cursor Option Cancel turn backlight on or off m EU a 1 4 Minimate Plus Operator Manual Basic Tutorial 2 BASIC TUTORIAL In this tutorial you will learn how to turn on and setup the Minimate Plus to record an event Follow this tutorial to practice event monitoring You can also use it as a guide when recording actual events Step 1 Install the Minimate Plus Installation procedures differ depending on the transducer type you are using For the Minimate Plus models with internal transducers install the monitor itself For
9. Press the Right Arrow key to scroll through the events beginning with the event with the earliest record date and time You can also view events on the display while the monitor is in monitor mode waiting for a trigger See the section explaining the Enter key above By default event data appears in the following order If you viewed event data before the data last displayed when you stopped viewing events appears first the next time you view events Channels 5 6 7 and 8 require an eight channel monitor 1 Peak Particle Velocity PPV and Air Pressure W Jan 25 99 10 17 47 3 78 mm s 37 Hz Date 57 5 pa L 7 2 Hz Time PPV previous next Air Pressure On line Help 2 Velocity or air pressure results along with the frequency for all channels displayed in pairs beginning with channels 1 and 2 For advanced events the velocity result appears only Frequency is not calculated for advanced events W Jan 25 99 10 17 47 1 2 91 mm s 32 Hz 2 3 78 mm s 37 Hz T previous 4 next PPV and Frequency Channels 3 Acceleration and peak displacement results for each channel displayed individually W Jan 25 99 10 17 47 1 Accel 059 g Pk Disp 014 mm T previous 4 next Acceleration Channel Peak Displacement 4 Peak vector sum results for channels 1 2 3 and channels 5 6 7 eight channel monitor required Minimate Plus Operator Manual 3 19 Chapter 3 W Jan 25 99 10 17 47 PVS 123
10. Window is displayed Press the Cancel key to exit the Reset Factory Defaults Window Press the Minimate Plus Operator Manual 3 23 Chapter 3 Enter key to scroll through the windows until the Backlight On Time Window appears Use the Right Arrow key to move the cursor and the Up Arrow key to change the time setting Press the Enter key to save your setting f Power Saving Timeout The Power Saving Timeout is a timer that automatically turns the Minimate Plus off when it has remained in the ready to monitor mode with the Main Window displayed for a specified period of time To turn the monitor on again press and hold the Enter key To set the power saving timer press the Option key and the Setups key together when the Main Window is displayed Press the Cancel key to exit the Reset Factory Defaults Window Press the Enter key to scroll through the windows until the Power Saving Timeout Window appears Use the Right Arrow key to move the cursor and the Up Arrow key to change the time setting Press the Enter key to save your setting g Monitoring LCD Cycle The Monitoring LCD Cycle is a timer that automatically starts a power saving mode While in this mode the Minimate Plus minimizes power consumption while continuing its monitoring operations The monitor display cycles off for the time period set in this command turns on the display momentarily then cycles again To turn this feature off set the time to zero To reactivate the monitor
11. You must set each printer to the listed setups in order for it to work properly with the Minimate Plus Before you can connect and use a printer with the Minimate Plus you must load the required printer driver into the monitor using the BlastWare III software program Connect the Minimate Plus to your computer using the BlastMate III to PC Connecting Cable 712A2301 Start the BlastWare III program Under the Unit menu choose the Reload Operating System command Select the printer driver type Click on the Reload Library and Components Only button The information will be transferred to the monitor Tools and Materials Required e BlastMate III PC Connecting Cable 712A2301 supplied e Serial Parallel Converter Recommended Greenwich Instruments GA935 not supplied USA Tel 704 376 1021 UK Tel 081 302 4931 Germany Tel 089 307 1096 e Kodak Diconix 180 SI Printer Canon BJ 30 Parallel Printer or the HP DeskJet 320 printer optional Minimate Plus Operator Manual A 7 Appendix Serial Parallel Converter GA935 MiniMate Plus Blast Vate Ill to PC Print Connecting Cable ater 712A2301 Not required for the Kodak Diconix 180 SI Serial Printer Figure A 2 Connecting the Minimate Plus to a Printer Step 1 Check the Minimate Plus Software Version Check the Minimate Plus s software version Turn the monitor on and read the software version from the start up window Printing works with software versions 1 6
12. advanced functions including reset factory defaults auto window auxiliary trigger backlight on time power saving timeout and monitoring LCD cycle a Reset Factory Defaults This function returns all the Minimate Plus setups to the original factory defaults If you choose to reset the monitor all of your setups will lost and replaced with the factory defaults You can reprogram your setups again anytime you want WARNING Resetting the Factory Defaults deletes your existing setups Your setups will be lost To reset factory defaults press the Option key and the Setups key together when the Main Window is displayed The Reset Factory Defaults Window appears Press the Enter key to 3 22 Minimate Plus Operator Manual Compliance Module continue or the Cancel key to exit Press and hold the Enter key to reset the factory defaults or press the Cancel key to move to the next window Auto Window When the trigger level is set to Auto the Auto Window determines the length of time the Minimate Plus continues to record for after an event s activity falls below the trigger level This ensures that an events activity particularly air blast is recorded For example if you plan to record an event at a long distance from the source set the Auto Window to a large value to compensate for the time required for the air blast to travel from the source to the monitor s microphone If you set the value to a small value the monitor may stop rec
13. and later If you have an earlier version contact your dealer for information on how to upgrade your software to the latest version Turn the Minimate Plus OFF Step 2 Configure the Printer You must configure the printer to work with your Minimate Plus Follow the instructions in your printer s user s manual Configure the printer to the settings appearing at the end of this section Turn the printer OFF Step 3 Connect the Serial Parallel Converter to the Printer Plug the Serial Parallel converter into the printer s parallel port located on the side of the printer The serial parallel converter is not required if you are connecting a Kodak Diconix 180 SI serial printer Step 4 Connect the Minimate Plus to the Serial Parallel Converter Using the BlastMate III to PC Connecting Cable 712A2301 connect one end to the Aux connector on the Minimate Plus Connect the other end of the cable to the Serial Parallel Converter Step 5 Turn the Minimate Plus ON Step 6 Turn the Printer ON Caution Always perform this step last Printer Settings Minimate Plus Operator Manual Appendix Configure the Diconix 180 SI the HP DeskJet 320 or the Canon BJ 30 printers to the required settings outlined below The HP DeskJet 340 and Canon BJC 80 do not require configuring a Diconix 180 SI Set the Diconix print set up parameters to the following Printer Set Up Parameters 1 Emulation FX 85 2 Page Length 3 Perfo
14. and see the display press the Enter key To set the monitoring LCD cycle press the Option key and the Setups key together when the Main Window is displayed Press the Cancel key to exit the Reset Factory Defaults Window Press the Enter key to scroll through the windows until the Monitoring LCD Cycle Window appears Use the Right Arrow key to move the cursor and the Up Arrow key to change the time setting Press the Enter key to save your setting h Trigger Sample Width You can specify the number of consecutive samples that must exceed the trigger level before the unit will start recording The default is 2 samples To set the trigger sample width press the Option key and the Setups key together when the Main Window is displayed Press the Cancel key to exit the Reset Factory Defaults Window Press the Enter key to scroll through the windows until the Trigger sample width Window appears Use the Up Arrow key to change the setting Press the Enter key to save your setting i Cut Cable Detection This setting is used to automatically disable a geophone channel as a trigger if the cable is cut or damaged While in continuous mode the unit checks each geophone channel after an event is recorded If there is a problem the unit automatically disables that channel as a trigger source for subsequent events This feature does not apply to the single shot manual histogram or histogram combo modes To enable cut cable detection press the Option
15. because it was designed to safely ship your monitor It is an important component of what you have just purchased Record the Minimate Plus Identification Numbers Record the following identification numbers for future reference IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS Model Number Monitor Serial Number Monitor Software Version Number Microphone Serial Number Date Purchased Standard Transducer Serial Number If applicable Check Your Local Electric Power Supply Every Minimate Plus comes with a 120 VAC 60 Hz input AC adapter providing 10 to 14 VDC 500 mA output An optional 220 VAC adapter is available Check with your local power utility to ensure the supplied electric power may be used with the Minimate Plus Ask your dealer for information on an optional AC adapter to meet your local requirements Minimate Plus Operator Manual V Note to Our Customers in India and Other Countries Due to large power fluctuations found in countries including India please use a voltage stabilizer and a 220 V AC Adapter to provide 10 14 VDC 500 mA to power the monitor Connect the Battery The Minimate Plus comes with its battery disconnected to conserve battery life To connect the battery loosen and remove the four screws located on the top of the Minimate Plus Remove the face panel Locate the two battery connectors One is located on the underside of the face panel The other is located above the battery Attach the two connectors Replace the face
16. description of 3 7 L Left Arrow Option key Right Arrow key 3 26 Linear L measurement scale 5 7 microphone type 3 17 microphone units 3 17 part number A 4 specifications A 3 theory of operation 5 7 List Events See view events Longitudinal Axis 3 1 M Maintenance 6 1 Manual Record Mode 3 8 Manual Waveform Calculations 5 13 Maximum Geo Range Compliance Module Only 3 10 Maximum Record Times 4 3 Measurement Scales 5 7 Measurement System Compliance Module Only 3 16 Memory checking amount available vii checking amount installed 3 23 delete events 3 20 saving 3 16 Memory capacity histogram record mode 3 12 Metric 3 16 Mic Alarm Level Compliance Module Only 3 18 Mic Channel 3 16 Mic Trigger Level 3 11 Microphone A Weight 5 7 calibration requirements 5 7 extension cable 1 3 installation 3 7 I 2 Minimate Plus Operator Manual linear 5 7 mic channel 3 16 microphone type Compliance Module Only 3 17 microphone units Compliance Module Only 3 17 part numbers A 4 serial number v theory of operation 5 7 trigger level 3 10 trigger source 3 10 windscreen A 4 Microphone Type Compliance Module Only 3 17 Microphone Units Compliance Module Only 3 17 Minimate Plus bolting 3 6 burying 3 4 ceiling installation 5 4 installation 3 2 sandbagging 3 7 wall installation 5 1 Minimate Plus Keys 1 4 Models 1 1 Modem serial connection 3 18 setting
17. displays Furthermore if a waveform is very complex or if it contains a large offset value the zero crossings may lie outside an acceptable window Whenever a frequency cannot be calculated the message lt 1 Hz displays The message N A indicates an entire waveform was not captured and therefore no frequency could be calculated More accurate analysis is available using the BlastWare III software Peak Acceleration The Minimate Plus calculates peak acceleration the rate of change of velocity by dividing the difference in velocity by the difference in time To obtain the peak acceleration the Minimate Plus subtracts two velocity readings and divides the result by the elapsed time between them _ dv AV dT AT where AT a small interval The Minimate Plus calculates the peak acceleration at each point along the entire waveform and reports the peak value Note that this is not necessarily at the peak velocity for an individual waveform Minimate Plus Operator Manual Reference d Peak Displacement The Minimate Plus calculates peak displacement or particle distance traveled by multiplying speed by time In the Minimate Plus the interval velocity is multiplied by the time interval and the resulting displacement segments are summed s f Vdt VAN Minimate Plus Operator Manual 5 9 5 10 Chapter 5 where V the velocity in each interval To obtain the peak displacement the Minimate Plus integrates each wave segment
18. eee eee 7 1 Appendix E 1 Series III Specifications eie eee rite ee tiere ei de eius 3 b Parts and Accessories reete doses dee e eet ee e ERR ER IRR 4 c Compliance Reports ca eee et teet ei ew ei ee i E ESTE 5 d Calculating Battery Life 5 eR Decet T LR a e ERE RR Ee EEG 6 e Connecting a Printer to the Minimate Plus 7 gil 1 Minimate Plus Operator Manual Notes Minimate Plus Operator Manual Thank You Thank you for purchasing Instantel s Minimate Plus You will find it the most advanced and easy to use seismograph available If this is your first Instantel seismograph welcome to the new World Standard set by Instantel If this seismograph adds to your existing fleet congratulations You will find the new features simple to use and offer you powerful control over your monitoring operations Before You Begin Before you begin using your new Minimate Plus please complete the following It only takes a few minutes of your time and ensures your monitor is ready for operation and that you become part of Instantel s Product Support Program Important information appears within the BlastWare III software Readme file Install the BlastWare III software then read this file for additional information See the BlastWare III Operator Manual for installation instructions Check the Package Contents Please check that you received all the parts identified on your shipping invoice Remember to keep your shipping box
19. events Press the Right Arrow key to display event data for other channels Press and hold the key until you hear a beep confirming your key press If you viewed event data before the data last displayed appears first the next time you view events Channels 5 6 7 and 8 require an eight channel monitor Event data appears in the following order 1 Peak Particle Velocity PPV and Air Pressure 2 Velocity results for all channels displayed in pairs beginning with channels 1 and 2 For advanced events the velocity result appears only Frequency is not calculated for advanced events 3 Acceleration and peak displacement results for each channel displayed individually Minimate Plus Operator Manual 3 7 Chapter 3 4 Peak vector sum results for channels 1 2 3 and channels 5 6 7 Note Channels 5 6 7 and 8 available on eight channel monitors 3 7 Start Monitor Key Press this key to enter the monitor mode The Minimate Plus is now waiting to record an event In manual record mode the unit will display the following message when you press the Start Monitor key Press to start Cancel to abort Press the Enter key to begin monitoring You can view previously recorded events while the monitor is in the monitor mode See the section describing the Event key page 3 7 3 8 Setups Key 3 8 1 The setups configure the Minimate Plus to record events The functions accessed by this may change from one monitori
20. file while the histogram event file remains continuous Up to 13 waveform events can be stored The auxiliary trigger is disabled during histogram combo mode The maximum sample rates in this mode are as follows a 4 channels or less 2048 samples per second b more than 4 channels 1024 samples per second Note Histogram Combo record mode consumes more battery power than the Single Shot Continuous or Manual recording modes We recommend connecting a monitor to the AC adapter or an external 12 VDC power supply To Select a Record Mode Press the Setups key Press the Enter key to display the Recording Mode Window Press the Up or Right Arrow key to scroll through the record modes Press the Enter key to select a record mode when it appears on the display 3 8 2 Sample Rate The Minimate Plus offers three sample rates a standard rate of 1024 samples per second a fast rate of 2048 samples per second and a faster rate of 4096 samples per second on channels 1 to 4 only Increasing the sample rate increases the accuracy of the waveform recording For this reason set the sampling rate according to the location of the Minimate Plus or the standard transducer For close in monitoring set the sample rate to 4096 samples per second For far field monitoring set the sample rate to 1024 samples per second Aliasing occurs when a high frequency signal appears as an erroneous low frequency because the waveform was sampled at too low a sampling
21. key and the Setups key together when the Main Window is displayed Press the Cancel key to exit the Reset Factory Defaults Window Press the Enter key to scroll through the windows until the Cut Cable Detection Window appears Use the Up Arrow key to change the setting Press the Enter key to save your setting 3 13 2 Option Key Test Key Review Setups Press these two keys together to review the Minimate Plus setups Reviewing the Minimate Plus setups scrolls you through the current settings allowing you to check the setups without having to enter each setting s individual window 3 24 Minimate Plus Operator Manual Compliance Module 3 13 3 Option Key Enter Key On Line Help Press these two keys at the same time to see help information on the monitor s display 3 13 4 Option Key Cancel Key Backlight ON Pressing the Option key and the Cancel key together turns on the backlight and illuminates the display 3 13 5 Option Key Up Arrow Key Down Arrow Pressing these two keys together acts as a down arrow 3 13 6 Option Key Right Arrow Key Left Arrow These keys when pressed together act as a left arrow 3 14 Right Arrow Key The Right Arrow key scrolls through windows and moves the cursor s position within windows Minimate Plus Operator Manual 3 25 Advanced Module 4 ADVANCED MODULE The advanced module is designed to smoothly combine with the compliance module It adds features to the comp
22. key when the Main Window is displayed Press the Enter key to scroll through the windows until the Date Window appears Use the Right Arrow key to move the cursor and the Up Arrow key to set the date Press the Enter key to save your setting Record Events At this point you are ready to record events Press the Start Monitor key to begin monitoring To see an event being recorded clap your hands once in front of the microphone The Minimate Plus beeps indicating an event s activity has exceeded the trigger level and the event s results appear on the Minimate Plus display The Minimate Plus then returns to the monitoring mode ready to record another event Now bump the Minimate Plus or the transducer Again the Minimate Plus beeps The results appear on the display and the Minimate Plus returns to the monitoring mode Press the Cancel key to stop monitoring We have just recorded two events and stored them in the Minimate Plus memory In the next step we view these events Step 7 View the Events Let us view the events we just recorded From the Main Window press the Up Arrow key to display the View Events Window Press the Enter key to view the most recently recorded event In our tutorial this is the one we triggered by bumping the transducer Next press the Right Arrow key to display the event we recorded caused by clapping our hands in front of the microphone Step 8 Turn the Minimate Plus OFF We are finished with the Minimate P
23. panel and tighten the four screws being careful not to over tighten or pinch wires WARNING Do not pull on the internal wires or allow them to be pinched and damaged when assembling the monitor MINIMATE PLUS Figure 1 Connecting the Minimate Plus Battery To disconnect the battery for shipping or storage purposes reverse the above procedure Charge the Battery Before you use the Minimate Plus charge its battery for at least 24 hours Although Instantel ships every Minimate Plus fully charged it is a good idea to top up the battery s charge before use To check the battery charge turn the Minimate Plus on and read the battery level displayed in the Main Window MiniMate Plus Main Window Ready to Monitor Battery E F Nov 1 99 70 23 14 A Hold 0 Events Ready to Monitor 0 23 14 A T Events Low Battery Fully Charged Battery Figure 2 Battery Level Indicator To charge the battery plug the AC adapter into the top connector located on the right hand side of the Minimate Plus Plug the other end into a 120 VAC 60 Hz electrical outlet The battery Vi Minimate Plus Operator Manual charging indicator light turns on For electrical outlets other than 120 VAC 60 Hz you must use an optional power converter See your dealer for more information You can operate the Minimate Plus during charging Try the Basic Tutorial Chapter 2 for a quick and easy lesson on how to record events WARNING Alw
24. rate An anti aliasing filter solves this problem by removing the high frequencies before they can appear at lower frequencies The Minimate Plus standard sensors have anti alias sensors built into them to avoid this problem To choose a sample rate press the Setups key with the Main Window displayed Use the Enter key to scroll through the windows until the Sample Rate Window appears Press the Right Arrow key to scroll through the available sample rates Press the Enter key to select a sample rate when it appears on the display 3 8 3 Storage Mode The storage mode setting allows you to set the amount of data recorded with each event In the Store Full Waveform setting the Minimate Plus records all event data In Store Summary Only mode the monitor records all event data except the graphical waveforms and the Compliance Method WARNING If you choose Store Summary Only you will not be able to re create the waveform Minimate Plus Operator Manual 3 9 3 10 Chapter 3 3 8 4 3 8 5 3 8 6 To choose a storage mode press the Setups key with the Main Window displayed Use the Enter key to scroll through the windows until the Storage Mode Window appears Press the Right Arrow key to scroll through the available settings either Store Full Waveform or Store Summary Only Press the Enter key to choose a mode when it appears on the display Maximum Geo Range Compliance Module Only The Maximum Geo Range specifies the measuremen
25. t j A VI TAa d TR de x TF i aly t AX i n el WA Figure 3 2 Installing the Minimate Plus Figure 3 3 Final Installation with Ground using the Ground Spikes Spikes Pushed Fully into the Ground Minimate Plus Operator Manual 3 3 Chapter 3 7 Figure 3 4 Installing the Standard Figure 3 5 Final Installation with Transducer using the Ground Spikes Ground Spikes Pushed Fully into the Ground Burying the Minimate Plus or the Standard Transducer You can bury the Minimate Plus or the standard transducer to couple it to the ground and prevent movement WARNING Use the standard transducer in wet or poor drainage conditions where standing water may accumulate Do not install the Minimate Plus where these conditions exist Standing water may accumulate and damage the monitor Use the Minimate Plus in dry installations where no water is expected The ground must be hard and compact with no loose material between the Minimate Plus or the standard transducer and the compact ground material Dig a hole from four inches 10 cm to six inches 15 cm deep Place the Minimate Plus in a waterproof plastic bag to protect it from the surrounding ground material Position the Minimate Plus or the standard transducer in the hole with the arrow pointing toward the event Level the Minimate Plus or the standard transducer Compact the material around the Minimate Plus or standard transducer while back filling to secu
26. the Minimate Plus models using external transducers follow the procedures to install the external transducer For this tutorial we assume you are installing on soft ground Unpack your Minimate Plus Attach the ground spikes to the Minimate Plus or standard transducer Point the Minimate Plus or the transducer in the direction of the event For this tutorial point it away from yourself Press on the Minimate Plus s protective cover or transducer to force the ground spikes fully into the ground Check that the monitor or transducer is level If using the standard transducer attach the transducer cable to the GEO connector on the side of the Minimate Plus Screw the microphone stand s three sections together and attach the microphone to the stand Aim the front of the microphone towards the event In our case aim it away from yourself Press the microphone stand into the ground keeping it in an upright position Attach the microphone cable to the MIC connector located on the side of the Minimate Plus If you have an eight channel monitor connect the sensors to the monitor according to the instructions contained in the BlastMate III and Minimate Plus Sensors Adapters Splitters and Extension Cables manual 714U3201 Figure 2 1 Installing the Minimate Plus Minimate Plus Operator Manual 2 1 Chapter 2 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Turn the Minimate Plus On Press and hold the Enter key located on the Minimate Plus face pa
27. up to you to check the surface and mount the Minimate Plus or the standard transducer with sufficient coupling to ensure reliable monitoring results Minimate Plus Operator Manual Compliance Module 4 Protect the Minimate Plus from Water The Minimate Plus is splash resistant designed to withstand temporary exposure to drops of water It is not waterproof and should not be immersed in water Immersing the monitor or installing the monitor where standing water may accumulate may damage the monitor 3 3 1 Soft Surface Installation Always install and use the ground spikes provided with the Minimate Plus and the standard transducer For the best coupling bury the Minimate Plus or the standard transducer a Using the Ground Spikes Screw the three ground spikes into the bottom of the Minimate Plus or the standard transducer and tighten Aim the Minimate Plus or the standard transducer in the direction of the event Press on the top of the Minimate Plus or the standard transducer to push the spikes fully into the ground Check the Minimate Plus or the standard transducer to ensure it is securely in place and level Press the Test key to check your sensors using Sensorcheck Secure the lid to prevent it from moving during an event WARNING Do not over tighten the ground spikes This can damage the casing of the Minimate Plus SE CH SIUE TS den SG RS P My AN jz JR dd Si yan E J y 7 7 VISAS A M TRE BSEC IBN SE A va
28. 0 VAC adapter p n TC50A is also available from Instantel for use with the DV 1250 110 VAC adapter Minimate Plus Operator Manual 6 1 Chapter 6 If required other AC adapters may be used but must meet the following restrictive specifications Minimum Voltage Maximum Maximum No Maximum Safety Length Plug Style and Required by the Output Load Voltage Power Rating of Cord Size Monitors VDC VA equal to 11 VDC less than 13 8 18 8 12 maximum CSA UL 3m 2 1 mm VDC for loads 6 Coaxial over 500 mA recommended center post positive 6 2 Annual Calibration Requirements Geophone sensors located inside the Minimate Plus or inside the Standard Transducer and the microphone require annual calibration to ensure continued accurate monitoring results Calibration may be performed by an authorized Instantel service facility or by Instantel Contact your dealer to arrange to have your Minimate Plus and its sensors calibrated 6 3 Cleaning the Minimate Plus Vacuum dust dirt and sand from the Minimate Plus Use isopropyl alcohol to remove stains Do not use paint thinners or ketone solvents These may damage the Minimate Plus To avoid scratching the protective cover and display do not scrub the surfaces with abrasive material including cleaning pads 6 2 Minimate Plus Operator Manual 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Use the following information to help solve operation problems FAULT The monitor does not turn ON The monitor
29. 1s a tutorial for the new user Follow this tutorial to record your first event quickly and easily This section describes basic functions with illustrative examples to lead you through The following section called the Compliance Module covers the operation of the monitor for the compliance user The Advanced Module section explains the operation of the monitor using the optional advanced module software The last sections provide reference and maintenance information extensive troubleshooting support followed by supporting information in the Appendix 1 1 Minimate Plus Models The Minimate Plus series of monitors includes two models based on the number of recording channels as shown in Figure 1 1 The standard model offers four recording channels and a built in standard transducer A The second model offers eight recording channels with your choice of external transducers and microphones B All models offer the level of performance and ease of use you expect from Instantel monitors E s Figure 1 1 Minimate Plus Models and Accessories Minimate Plus Operator Manual 1 1 Chapter 1 1 2 Features and Benefits The Minimate Plus offers outstanding features unequaled in the industry The following table lists some of the features Please see the specifications located in the Appendix of this manual for a complete list Two Year Warranty full two year no nonsense parts and labor warranty on the monitor A calibration and eq
30. 2 Electric Power Supply v Enter Key 3 7 Event Monitoring 3 1 Minimate Plus Operator Manual I 1 Index Events delete all events 3 20 printing 3 21 recording events see the Basic Tutorial 2 1 view events 3 19 F Factory Defaults resetting 3 23 False Events manual record mode 3 8 using the timer to minimize 3 14 Features and Benefits 1 2 Fixed Record Time 3 11 G Geo Alarm Level Compliance Module Only 3 17 Geo Channels 3 16 Geo Range Compliance Module Only 3 10 Geo Trigger Level 3 11 Geophone geo channels 3 16 geophone operation 5 5 range 3 10 testing 3 16 trigger level 3 10 trigger source 3 10 type Compliance Module Only 3 17 Geophone and Microphone as trigger source 3 10 Geophone Type Compliance Module Only 3 17 Ground Spikes 3 3 Ground Vibrations analysis techniques 5 9 as trigger source 3 10 types 3 1 H Handling Precautions vii Hard Surface Installation 3 5 Help Option key Enter key 3 25 Histogram Strip chart record mode 3 8 Histogram combo record mode 3 9 Histogram interval 3 12 HP DeskJet 320 A 9 I Identification Numbers v Imperial 3 16 Installation bolting 3 5 burying 3 4 ceiling 5 4 ground spikes 3 3 hard surface installation 3 5 microphone 3 7 sandbagging 3 7 wall 5 1 Instructions condensed viii Instrument Mode 4 1 Irregular Waveforms 5 15 J Job Number Format 3 13 K Keyboard
31. 4 73 mm s Peak Vector Sum previous next Channels 5 PPV for all enabled channels expressed in decibels and Air Pressure Units with a serial number of 6000 or higher only W Jan 25 99 10 17 47 51 2 dB 3 2 Hz 57 5 pa L 7 2 Hz T previous J next Decibels Air Pressure Figure 3 16 The View Event Window 3 10 2 Delete All Events Deleting all the events stored in the Minimate Plus frees up internal memory space in order to record additional events WARNING Once the events have been deleted they cannot be recovered To delete all the events in the Minimate Plus press the Up Arrow key with the Main Window displayed until the Delete All Events Window appears This window indicates the total number of events stored in the Minimate Plus Press the Enter key to begin the deletion A second window appears asking you to hold the Enter key for five seconds to delete all files This window asks you to confirm your initial choice or leave the window without continuing Press and hold the Enter key for five seconds to delete all events At the bottom of the window a countdown indicator tells you the number of events being deleted The message All Memory Erased Press any key indicates all events have been successfully deleted from the monitor 3 10 3 Print Event List You can print an event list indicating all the events stored in the Minimate Plus along with each event s date time and recording r
32. Appendix Minimate Plus Operator Manual Appendix A 1 A 2 Appendix Minimate Plus Operator Manual Appendix a Series Ill Specifications Seismic 0 005 in s 0 127 mm s to 0 000625 in s 0 0159 mm s with built in preamp Air Linear 0 1 dB above 120 dB 0 25 Pa Sampling Rate Standard 1024 samples per second per channel to 16 384 8 192 for 8 channel Full Waveform Recording Histogram Combo Mode 1 to 13 seconds plus 0 25 sec pre trigger Special Functions Battery Life lOdayscontmuousrecording 25 days with timer Dimensions 3 2 x 3 6 x 6 3 81 mm x 91 mm x 160 mm Weight bs keg Environmental 5 90 RHmon condening 5 90 RH non condensing 4 to 160 degrees F 20 to 70 degrees C Instantel reserves the right to change any specifications without notice Minimate Plus Operator Manual A 3 Appendix b Parts and Accessories DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Minimate Plus with Internal Transducer 716A0401 Minimate Plus with Standard Transducer 716A0403 Round Standard Transducer 2 to 300 Hz 714A0301 Horizontal 714A4202 Horizontal 71444602 10x gain 71448302 714A4101 714A3301 714A5001 714A7201 714A7101 338834 Minimate Plus Fastening Plate with leveling feet and integrated level 715A1601 Transducer Leveling Plate with leveling feet and integrated level 714A1801 Event Memory Ext
33. Arrow Key Setups Key advanced module 4 4 compliance module 3 14 S Sample Rate advanced module 4 2 availability 4 2 compliance module 3 9 Sandbagging 3 7 Scaled Distance 3 13 Sensorcheck 3 16 sensorcheck report 5 8 test key 3 23 theory of operation 5 7 Minimate Plus Operator Manual I 3 Index Serial Connection 3 18 Setups Key advanced module 4 2 compliance module 3 8 Single Shot Record Mode 3 8 Sinusoidal Waveforms 5 13 Soft Surface Installation 3 3 Software Version 2 2 Sound Pressure 5 12 analysis 5 12 peak sound pressure PSP 5 12 Zero crossing frequency ZC Freq 5 13 Specifications A 3 Standard Transducer See transducer Start Monitor Key 3 8 Storage Mode 3 10 Stripchart see Histogram Record Mode 3 8 T Test Key advanced module 4 1 compliance module 3 23 Theory of Operation 5 5 Time displayed in the start up window 2 2 setting 3 14 Timer Mode 3 14 Transducer bolting 3 6 burying 3 4 calibration requirements 5 7 ceiling installation 5 4 extension cable 1 3 hard surface installation 3 5 installation 3 2 installing using the ground spikes 3 3 Instantel Standard Transducer 5 6 levelling plate 1 3 part numbers A 4 sandbagging 3 7 soft surface installation 3 3 theory of operation 5 5 trigger level 3 10 trigger source 3 10 wall installation 5 2 Transverse Axis 3 1 Triangular Waveforms 5 14 Trigger Level advance
34. Minimate Plus Operator Manual Z Instantel 716U0101 Instantel amp Inc International U S A Customers Canadian Customers Instantel Inc Instantel Inc Telephone 1 613 592 4642 309 Legget Drive 808 Commerce Park Drive Toll free 1 800 267 9111 Ottawa Ontario K2K 3A3 Ogdensburg NY 13669 Facsimile 1 613 592 4296 Canada U S A Website www instantel com Customer Support Instantel is represented by a network of qualified dealers throughout the United States Canada and Internationally For further information including product literature and the location of the dealer nearest you contact Instantel Extensive dealer network e In depth user documentation Comprehensive application support e Technical support 1 613 592 4642 or e mail service instantel com Warranty All Instantel products come with a one year warranty Series lll monitors Blastmate III Minimate Blaster and Minimate Plus and sensors will have the warranty extended for a second year if they are returned to the Instantel factory for service and calibration within 30 days of the Next Calibration date printed on the calibration label located on the product If within a period of one year from the date of shipment to a customer the instrument fails to perform in accordance with Instantel s published specifications and the operator s manual due to a defect in materials or workmanship it will b
35. Reports Note Data points appearing outside of the report boundaries indicates the recorded data was outside the range of the report In the DIN 4150 example some peaks occurred at frequencies greater than 100 Hz and were therefore drawn outside the boundaries of the report Using the optional BlastWare III Advanced Module you can edit Compliance Reports or create an entirely new report to meet your specific needs Minimate Plus Operator Manual A 5 Appendix d Calculating Battery Life The Minimate Plus battery life depends on current draw aggregate sample rate battery longevity and ambient temperature Battery Life versus Current Draw Battery life depends on battery capacity and current draw Battery capacity is stated in ampere hours and is the product of discharge current and discharge time With a fully charged battery the Minimate Plus has a battery life of 10 days in monitor mode If you use the Timer for eight hour daily monitoring the battery life increases to approximately 25 days in monitor mode Note Histogram record mode consumes more battery power than the other recording modes We recommend connecting a monitor to the AC adapter or an external power supply Aggregate Sample Rate The aggregate sample rate sample rate X the number of recording channels measures the effect of choosing combinations of sample rates and recording channels The following table lists the approximate battery life at various aggregate
36. age is therefore proportional to the relative velocity of the coil to the magnet In practice it does not matter whether the coil or the magnet moves Only the motion and speed relative to each other are important coil A L i induced voltage direction of motion of magnet Y 4 relative to coil NS magnet Figure 5 3 Geophone Sensor Operation Geophone sensor specifications give a number known as the Intrinsic Voltage Sensitivity It is the coil voltage induced for a given coil versus magnet speed with units of V in s In seismic applications the magnet is moved by the blast energy because it is coupled to the particles of the Minimate Plus Operator Manual 5 3 Chapter 5 surrounding terrain The coil because of its inertia does not move and the resulting magnet versus coil motion induces a voltage which is proportional to particle velocity b Instantel Standard Transducer Instantel offers a 2 to 300 Hz standard transducer in a round package The transducer may be installed on a floor wall or ceiling using a variety of installation procedures including ground spikes burying mounting rod or optional leveling plate with leveling feet and integrated bubble level The figure below includes an Instantel Standard Transducer a and a Standard Transducer with leveling plate b Figure 5 4 Instantel Standard Transducer a and Standard Transducer with the Optional Leveling Plate b c Transducer Calib
37. anufacturer s instructions Slide the Minimate Plus and fastening plate over the bolts Slide a 3 8 inch 9 5 mm washer and a 3 8 inch 9 5 mm lock washer over each bolt Level the Minimate Plus using the leveling feet and integrated bubble level Tighten the retaining nuts to finish the installation Press the Test key to check your sensors using Sensorcheck Figure 3 10 Bolting the Minimate Plus to a WARNING Do not over tighten the screws when Surface using the Fastening Plate attaching the Minimate Plus to the leveling plate This can damage the casing of the Minimate Plus b Bolting the Standard Transducer A standard transducer may be bolted to a surface alone or with the aid of the optional leveling plate Position the standard transducer with leveling plate if attached on the surface and mark the position of the bolt Use a 3 8 inch 9 5 mm bolt or threaded rod Install the bolt according to the manufacturer s instructions Slide the standard transducer and leveling plate over the bolt Slide a 3 8 inch 9 5 mm washer and a 3 8 inch 9 5 mm lock washer over the bolt If using the leveling plate level the standard transducer using the leveling feet and integrated bubble level Tighten the retaining nut to finish the installation Press the Test key to check your sensors using Sensorcheck Figure 3 11 Bolting the Standard Figure 3 12 Bolting the Standard Transducer Transducer to a Surface to a Surface using the Leveling P
38. aries with ambient temperature A 7 charging vi 6 1 connect the battery vi extending battery life using the timer 3 14 monitoring LCD cycle to conserve battery power 3 25 power saving timeout to conserve battery power 3 24 turn backlight off to conserve power 3 24 Baudrate direct or modem 3 18 Beep When Triggered 3 19 Bolting Minimate Plus or Transducer 3 6 Index Burying Minimate Plus or Standard Transducer 3 4 Calibration annual requirements 6 2 maintaining warranty See the title page microphone calibration requirements 5 7 transducer calibration requirements 5 7 Call Home 3 18 Call Home Test 3 19 Cancel Key 3 22 exit all monitoring modes 3 22 press to display the main window 3 7 press to stop timer mode 3 14 Canon BJ 30 A 10 Ceiling Installation 5 4 Channel Range advanced module 4 2 Charge Weight 3 13 Cleaning the Minimate Plus 6 2 Clock adjusting speed 3 14 Compliance Reports 5 Compound Waveforms 5 15 Continuous Record Mode 3 8 Copy BMIII Notes 3 22 Customer Support See the title page Cut Cable Detection 3 25 D Daily Self Check 3 15 Damping 5 8 Data Analysis Techniques 5 9 Date displayed in the start up window 2 2 setting 3 14 Delete All Events 3 20 Diconix 180 SI A 9 Direct Baudrate or Modem Baudrate 3 18 Distance from blast 3 13 Down Arrow Option key Up Arrow key 3 25 E EC Warning See the title page Eight Channel Models 3
39. arm level Press the Enter key to save your setting Mic Alarm Level Compliance Module Only The Mic Alarm Level controls the triggering of an optional remote alarm 711A1401 On eight channel monitors the Mic Alarm Level operates on channels one to four only The remote alarm sounds two alarms warning and alarm The warning alarm sounds when event activity exceeds the microphone trigger level The Mic Alarm Level can be set to a higher level than the microphone trigger level This allows for the triggering of a second alarm at a higher level See the Geo Alarm Level section above for an example To set the Mic Alarm Level press the Right Arrow key and the Setups key together Press the Enter key repeatedly to scroll through the windows until the Mic Alarm Level Window appears Use the Up and Right Arrow keys to set the alarm level Press the Enter key to save your setting Serial Connection This sets the Minimate Plus to communicate with a computer using the BlastMate III PC Connecting Cable 712A2301 or via a modem over telephone lines or radio frequencies You must set the Minimate Plus to the proper serial connection before starting communications To communicate with a computer using the connecting cable choose the Direct setting To communicate using modems choose the Via Modem setting Set the baud rate on the monitor to match the baud rate of your computer or modem To choose the serial connection press the Right Arrow key an
40. ars Press the Right Arrow key to display the Disabled Before Monitoring or After Each Event choices Press the Enter key to select a setting when it appears on the display 3 9 4 Measurement System Compliance Module Only The Minimate Plus uses the Metric or the Imperial measurement system Minimate Plus Operator Manual 3 15 3 16 Chapter 3 3 9 5 3 9 6 3 9 7 To set the Minimate Plus to operate with either system press the Right Arrow key and the Setups key at the same time when the Main Window is displayed Press the Enter key to scroll through the windows until the Measurement System Window appears Press the Right Arrow key to display the Metric or Imperial settings Press the Enter key to select a setting when it appears on the display Basic Channels Compliance Module Only You can operate four and eight channel monitors with all recording channels on or you can turn off either the geophone or microphone recording channels On eight channel monitors choosing to turn off either the geophone or microphone channels turns off all geophone channels channels 1 2 3 and 5 6 7 or both microphones channels 4 or 8 Also all channels can be turned off except one or two geophone channels You may for example turn off the microphone if your are monitoring inside a building where the microphone is not applicable This reduces the amount of memory required to save and store a single event and therefore increases the ov
41. ays charge the monitor in a well ventilated area Do not allow the battery to become discharged and left in a discharged state for any extended period of time Allowing the battery to become discharged may cause permanent damage to the battery Check the Monitor s Memory The Start Up Window displays the amount of memory available The bar line has ten bars with each representing ten percent of the total internal memory When the memory is empty you can record events When the memory is full the memory has stored the maximum number of events and cannot store more until you delete the stored events MiniMate Plus Start Up Window MiniMate Plus MiniMate Plus SnBC3074 R4 0 SnBC3074 R4 0 1M Mem E Events stored 0 Me mory Empty Me mory Full of Events Ready to Store Events Figure 3 Memory Available Indicator Complete and Return Your Registration Card Instantel offers the most comprehensive Product Support Program available You receive a two year warranty product support and product updates your monitor and sensors must be returned to Instantel for annual calibration and servicing to maintain your warranty You also receive free software upgrades for the Minimate Plus and the BlastWare III software programs for the first year All you have to do is complete the registration card included with your Minimate Plus and return it to Instantel by mail or facsimile within thirty 30 days of purchasing your new monitor Handling Precaut
42. ceiling with the transducer right side up and the arrow pointing in the direction of the event Mark the position of the bolt Install the bolt into the ceiling according to the manufacturer s instructions Slide the leveling plate with the transducer over the bolt Slide a 3 8 inch 9 5 mm washer and a 3 8 inch 9 5 mm lock washer over the bolt Screw on the retaining nut to hold the unit in position Level the assembly by adjusting the leveling feet The integrated bubble level cannot be seen when installing the leveling plate on a ceiling Use a level to check the installation Tighten the retaining nut on the bolt to secure the installation Press the Test key to check your sensors using Sensorcheck 5 2 Theory of Operation This section describes how Instantel s transducer and microphone operate It also discusses Instantel s Sensorcheck program anti alias filter and the data analysis techniques used to calculate monitoring results 5 2 1 Transducer A transducer measures ground vibrations The actual mechanism inside the transducer is called a geophone Transducers have either one geophone called uniaxial transducers or three geophones called standard transducers a Geophone Operation Functionally a geophone sensor is a coil of wire suspended around a magnet The magnet is free to move in a field of magnetic flux lines By Lenzs Law induced voltage is proportional to the speed at which flux lines are traversed Induced coil volt
43. d calculated by the formula Frequency 1 period p d Peak Particle Velocity Amplitude In s or mm s seconds Figure 5 8 Calculating the Zero Crossing Frequency 2 Zero Crossing Frequency Limitation The Zero Crossing Frequency calculation 1s limited because it assumes a single predominant frequency at the peak typically represented by sinusoidal waveforms In practice the peak may be the result of two or more major frequency components representing compound waveforms as illustrated in the figure below It is therefore only an approximation of the frequency of the Peak Particle Velocity Waveforms may have the same Peak Particle Velocities but different Zero Crossing Frequencies depending on the shape of the waveforms involved With reference to the figures above and below both waveforms have the same Peak Particle Velocities however their Zero Crossing Frequencies differ In the figure above the zero crossing frequency uses the 1 2 period indicated by T In the figure below the zero crossing frequency uses the 1 2 period indicated by T5 Notice that T is less than T because of the different waveform shapes therefore the Zero Crossing Frequency in figure above is greater than the Zero Crossing Frequency in the figure below It is for this reason the Zero Crossing Frequency may differ for peaks having the same Peak Particle Velocity P Peak Particle Velocity Amplitude In s or mm s Time seconds Ze
44. d module 4 3 compliance module 3 10 Trigger Sample Width 3 25 Trigger Source advanced module 4 3 compliance module 3 10 Troubleshooting 7 1 Tutorial 2 1 U Up Arrow Key 3 19 Upload All Events 3 22 Upload One Event 3 21 V Vertical Axis 3 1 View Events 3 19 W Wall Installation 5 1 Warning Alarm geo alarm level 3 17 mic alarm level 3 18 Warranty See the title page Waveform Calculations 5 13 Z Zero Crossing Frequency ZC Freq 5 9 calculating 5 9 limitation 5 10 not calculated for A Weight microphones 5 13 sample rate error 5 10 sound pressure 5 13 Minimate Plus Operator Manual
45. d range Press the Enter key to save the range and display the next channel Continue until you have set the channel range for all the recording channels 4 3 3 Trigger Source Choose a trigger source when using the single shot or continuous record modes The trigger source sets the Minimate Plus to trigger and start recording an event automatically when an event s activity exceeds the trigger level for a channel In advanced mode you can choose any number of channels as trigger sources To choose a trigger source press the Setups key with the Main Window displayed Use the Enter key to scroll through the windows until the Trigger Source Ch Window appears Press the Right Arrow key to enable or disable the channel as a trigger source Press the Enter key to save your Minimate Plus Operator Manual Advanced Module setting and display the next recording channel Continue until the trigger source is disabled or enabled on all the recording channels Set a trigger level for each trigger source chosen see below 4 3 4 Trigger Level The trigger level sets a threshold that must be exceeded by an event s activity before the Minimate Plus begins recording Set a trigger level for each channel chosen as a trigger source To set the trigger level press the Setups key when the Main Window is displayed Press the Enter key to display the Trigger Level Ch Window appears Use the Right Arrow key to move the cursor and the Up Arrow key to change th
46. d the Setups key together Press the Enter key to scroll the windows until the Serial Connection Window appears Press Right Arrow key repeatedly to display the two choices Select Direct if you are connecting to a computer with the BlastMate cable or Via Modem if you are using modems Press the Enter key to select a choice when it appears on the display Minimate Plus Operator Manual 3 17 3 18 Chapter 3 3 9 12 3 9 13 3 9 14 3 9 15 Direct Baud Rate or Modem Baud Rate This sets the baud rate for the serial connection method chosen in the previous step either direct or via modem For direct choose a baud rate of 38400 For modem communications choose a baud rate supported by the modems you are using Call Home This setting is used to setup the monitor for use with the Auto Call Home feature of the BlastWare III software With Auto Call Home your monitor can be setup to automatically download results either after an event or at specified times You must have a modem and phone line connected to the unit in order to use this feature In addition you must setup Auto Call Home within BlastWare III on your PC Please refer to the BlastWare III Operator Manual p n 714U0301 for information on how to configure Auto Call Home and setup modems for use with a monitor To turn Call Home on select Enabled If you do not wish to use this feature select Disabled To set Call Home press the Right Arrow key and the Setups key togethe
47. does not turn ON with battery only but does turn on using the AC Adapter The monitor sounds a Beeping Indicator and a message appears on the display The monitor turns off unexpectedly The monitor fails to trigger and record an event The monitor triggers continuously The monitor does not record events Warning Memory Less than 15 Memory Full Backlight does not turn ON FAULT PROBABLE CAUSE No power source Battery needs recharging Battery is dead Battery needs recharging Monitor has entered Power Saving Mode Battery needs recharging Battery is dead The monitor is not in monitor mode Trigger Level set too high Trigger Level set too low Noisy electric power supply The monitor s memory is full The monitor s memory is almost full The monitor s memory is full Troubleshooting CORRECTIVE ACTION Verify 120 VAC is supplied Check the battery Recharge the battery Contact your authorized service facility Recharge the battery Press the Enter key to activate the monitor Recharge the battery Contact your authorized service facility Press the Start Monitor key to enter monitor mode Lower Trigger Level Raise the Trigger Level Connect the monitor to a dedicated electric power supply line with no line noise or use a broadband noise filter Transfer events from the memory verify the events transferred okay then delete the events
48. ds IMPORTANT Keep unit on charge when not in use to avoid battery damage See User Manual for details Minimate Plus Operator Manual Conventions Used throughout this Manual The following typographical conventions appear throughout this manual Bold type This type indicates the Minimate Plus keys you press For example when you see Setups key it means press the Setups key located on the Minimate Plus keyboard Window This word when capitalized refers to a message window appearing on the Minimate Plus display For example when you see Main Window it refers to the following display Ready to Monitor Jan 25 99 12 05 23 Hold Off T Events Minimate Plus Operator Manual ix Notes Minimate Plus Operator Manual Introduction 1 INTRODUCTION The Minimate Plus offers the most advanced monitoring technology available with unequaled versatility and flexibility to meet current needs and future requirements As a smart device your BlastMate can be programmed for new features as they are released by Instantel through BlastWare III the software companion to your monitor The Minimate Plus operates as a basic compliance monitor with intuitive functions and ease of use to help the first time operator setup and record an event quickly The Minimate Plus also offers advanced functions for specific applications requiring more information to be collected and analyzed This manual is divided into sections The first section
49. e Minimate Plus To print all the events press the Up Arrow key when the Main Window is displayed until the Print All Events Window appears Press the Enter key to select this choice and begin printing During printing the Minimate Plus displays each event along with the total number of events to be printed The display returns to the Print All Events Window after printing finishes 3 10 6 Upload One Event You can copy events stored in a Minimate Plus to a BlastMate III monitor For example you could transfer events from the Minimate Plus to the BlastMate III then print them using the BlastMate III printer Minimate Plus events printed on a BlastMate III are identified as Minimate Plus events on the top of the event summary report In order to upload events you must first connect the Minimate Plus to the BlastMate III Cable 716A1801 optional Plug the BlastMate III end of the cable into the BlastMate III Aux connector and the Minimate Plus end of the cable into the Minimate Plus Aux connector Check that the BlastMate III is displaying the Main Window with the message Ready to Monitor Set the Serial Connection to Direct and set the baud rate to the same rate in both monitors To upload one event press the Up Arrow key when the Main Window is displayed until the Upload One Event Window appears Press the Enter key to select this choice The most recently recorded event appears on the display Press the Up Arrow to display the next even
50. e Type Window appears Press the Right Arrow key to display the two microphone types Standard or 4 5 Hz To choose a setting display it on the Minimate Plus display and press the Enter key Note that for the 4 5 Hz Geophone the unit will perform a continuity test when Sensorcheck is run instead of the standard Sensorcheck test 3 9 9 Geo Alarm Level Compliance Module Only 3 9 10 3 9 11 The Geo Alarm Level controls the triggering of an optional remote alarm 711A1401 On eight channel monitors the geophone alarm level operates on channels one to four only The remote alarm sounds two alarms warning and alarm The warning alarm sounds when event activity exceeds the geophone trigger level The Geo Alarm Level can be set to a higher level than the geophone trigger level This allows for the triggering of a second alarm at the higher level For example in pile driving operations the remote alarm triggers a warning when activity exceeds the trigger level for the geophone notifying the operator that the pile driving activity has exceeded that set level The second alarm triggers when activity exceeds the Geo Alarm Level set to a higher level notifying the operator that operations should cease immediately To set the Geo Alarm Level press the Right Arrow key and the Setups key together Press the Enter key repeatedly to scroll through the windows until the Geo Alarm Level Window appears Use the Up and Right Arrow keys to set the al
51. e applies to both sensor groups For example choosing Geo as a trigger source designates both geophone transducers as trigger sources Triggering occurs and event recording begins when event activity exceeds the trigger level of either geophone transducer To choose a trigger source press the Setups key with the Main Window displayed Use the Enter key to scroll through the windows until the Trigger Source Window appears Press the Right Arrow key to scroll through the three trigger sources Press the Enter key to select a trigger source when it appears on the display Trigger Level The trigger level sets a threshold that must be exceeded by an event s activity before the Minimate Plus begins recording Set a trigger level for the trigger source or sources chosen above Use your judgment when setting the trigger level You must set the level high enough so the Minimate Plus does not trigger on unwanted events such as nearby vehicle traffic At the same time you have to set the trigger level low enough so that an event s activity exceeds the trigger level and starts the Minimate Plus recording Available trigger level ranges appear in the specifications located in the Appendix of this manual To set the trigger level press the Setups key when the Main Window is displayed Press the Enter key to display the Trigger Level Window for the trigger source chosen above Use the Right Arrow key to move the cursor and the Up Arrow key to change the trigg
52. e repaired or replaced at Instantel s option free of charge This warranty is void if the equipment has been dismantled altered or abused in any way This warranty is nontransferable The above warranty does not include any implied warranty of functionality for a particular purpose Instantel assumes no responsibility for damages of any description resulting from the operation or use of its products Since it is impossible to anticipate all of the conditions under which its products will be used either by themselves or in conjunction with other products Instantel cannot accept responsibility for the results unless it has entered into a contract for services which clearly define such an extension of responsibility and liability Any shipments returned directly to Instantel Inc must have our prior approval and all packages must display the Return of Material Authorization RMA Number issued by Instantel Shipping charges to Instantel s plant will be paid by the customer and those for return to the customer will be paid by Instantel To protect your warranty you must complete and return a Warranty Registration Certificate or complete the online Warranty Registration Form within ten days of purchase Units will be assumed out of warranty if there is no warranty card on file at Instantel Retain this portion and the proof of purchase for your records Warning This is an electronic instrument Although it has been designed for field use it conta
53. e the scrolling press the Enter key again Change the Minimate Plus Setups After reviewing the setups we have decided to change them specifically the record mode trigger source trigger levels record stop mode the time and the date To change these setups follow the steps below a Change the Record Mode The Minimate Plus has five record modes Single Shot Continuous Manual Histogram and Histogram Combo We want to change the record mode from single shot to continuous Single shot record mode records one event and stops In continuous record mode the Minimate Plus records multiple events until you stop monitoring or the memory fills up with recorded events To change the record mode press the Setups key with the Main Window displayed The Recording Mode Window appears Press the Right Arrow key to scroll through the record modes Single Shot Continuous Manual Histogram and Histogram Combo When the Recording Mode Minimate Plus Operator Manual Basic Tutorial Continuous Window appears press the Enter key to select this record mode The Minimate Plus is now set to record in the continuous record mode b Choose a Trigger Source By choosing a trigger source you set the Minimate Plus to trigger and start recording on either ground vibrations measured by the standard transducer or sound pressure measured by the microphone The trigger source may be the transducer microphone or both the transducer and microphone
54. e trigger level number Press the Enter key to save your setting and display the next channel Continue to set a trigger level for each recording channel 4 4 Record Time Enter a fixed record time Advanced operations do not offer the auto record mode The monitor calculates the maximum available recording time based on the amount of installed memory chosen sample rate and the amount of memory used by saved events To set the record time press the Setups key when the Main Window is displayed Press the Enter key to scroll though the windows until the Record Time Window appears Press the Right Arrow key the cursor and the Up Arrow key to enter the record time Press the Enter key to save your setting Please refer to the following table for approximate recording times Maximum Record Times Sample Rate Channel 1 Only Channels 1 2 Channels 1 4 Channels 1 8 1 Megabyte 300 Event 3 sect 13 sec 3 sec 8192 26 sec 13 sec 3 sec 52 sec 26 sec 13 sec 104 sec 52 sec 26 sec 1024 208 sec 104 sec 52 sec 416 scc 208 sec 104 sec Minimate Plus Operator Manual 4 Chapter 4 Maximum Record Times continued Sample Rate 5 Megabyte 65536 32768 16384 8192 4096 2048 1024 512 indicates not available may only record 2 9 seconds Channel 1 Only Channels 1 2 1500 Event 20 sec 60 sec 120 sec 240 sec 480 sec 500 sec 500 sec 500 sec 20 sec 60 sec 120 sec 240 sec
55. eophone measures low level vibrations Two models are offered with the following ranges 2 54 mm sec 0 1 in sec and 25 4 mm sec 1 in sec High Frequency Accelerometer Hydrophone Sensor underwater sensor with 200 ft 60 m cable VOD Module records velocity of detonation of an explosive to assess blasting efficiency Cable Line Driver provide long distance monitoring using Series III extension cables Minimate Plus Fastening Plate with adjustable leveling feet and integrated bubble level Can be used to mount the Minimate Plus to a wall or ceiling as well as ground installations Transducer Leveling Plate with adjustable leveling feet and integrated bubble level Used to mount the transducer to a wall or ceiling as well as ground installations Two Microphone Types Linear L or A Weight Linear L for air pressure measurement affecting structures and A weight for human response High Pressure Microphone measures air pressure up to 5 0 psi 34 5 kPa Remote Alarm self contained remote alarm indicator complete with high power auxiliary drive capability for external sirens and other alarms DS 20 Wire Trigger a wire broken by an explosion transmits a signal to trigger the Minimate Plus to start recording VAC and 220 VAC Adapter connect the Minimate Plus to your local electrical power supply Auto 12 V Adapter connect the Minimate Plus to your vehicle s 12 vo
56. er being triggered You can choose between a Fixed setting or an Auto setting Fixed sets the record time to a specified length In Auto unlike in Fixed the Minimate Plus continues to record event activity as long as that activity remains above the trigger level We will set a fixed record time of two seconds To change the record time press the Setups key when the Main Window is displayed Press the Enter key to scroll though the windows until the Recording Stop Mode Window appears Use the Up Arrow key to choose the Fixed setting Press the Enter key The Record Time Window appears Press the Up Arrow key to change the setting to two seconds Press the Enter key to save this setting e Set the Current Time The Minimate Plus supports the twelve hour 11 55 23 PM and twenty four hour 23 55 23 time formats You can choose either format To set the time press the Setups key when the Main Window is displayed Press the Enter key to scroll through the windows until the Time Window appears Use the Right Arrow key to move the cursor and the Up Arrow key to set the present time To select either the 12 or 24 hour time format position the cursor under the AM PM 24 hour indicator Press the Up Arrow key to display the required setting Press the Enter key to save your setting f Set Today s Date The Minimate Plus uses the Month Day Year date format Minimate Plus Operator Manual 2 3 Chapter 2 Step 6 To set the date press the Setups
57. er level number Press the Enter key to save your setting If both the geophone and microphone were chosen as trigger sources pressing the Enter key saves the geophone trigger level setting and then displays the Mic Trigger Level Window Set the microphone trigger level and press the Enter key to save your setting Minimate Plus Operator Manual 3 8 7 3 8 8 Compliance Module On eight channel monitors set the geophone and microphone trigger levels for the first four channels then set the geo2 and mic2 trigger levels for channels five to eight Record Stop Mode Single Shot Continuous and Manual Modes Choose a record stop mode if using the single shot continuous or manual record modes The record stop mode sets how the Minimate Plus stops recording after being triggered You can choose between a Fixed setting or an Auto setting Fixed sets the record time to a specified length For example you set the Minimate Plus to record for two seconds in the Basic Tutorial Once the record time has elapsed the Minimate Plus stops recording In Auto unlike in Fixed the Minimate Plus continues to record event activity as long as that activity remains above the trigger level Sufficient memory and battery power must be available Recording stops a specified period of time after the event activity falls below the trigger level The period of time called the Auto Window can be adjusted See page 3 23 Remember to set the record time long e
58. erall number of events the Minimate Plus can record and store To display the Basic Channels Window press the Right Arrow key and the Setups key together Press the Enter key to scroll the windows until the Basic Channels Window appears To monitor with only one or two geophone channels choose the Geophone Channel 1 or Geophone Channels 2 option Choose 4 Channels ON on four channel monitors or 8 Channels ON on eight channel monitors to disable this feature Another Basic Channels window appears On eight channel monitors press the Up or Right Arrow keys to select either four or eight recording channels Press the Enter key Press the Right Arrow key to display the three choices All Channels ON Mic Channel OFF and Geo Channels OFF Press the Enter key to select a setting when it appears on the display Microphone Type Compliance Module Only Two types of microphones may be connected to the Minimate Plus Linear L and A Weight The Minimate Plus must be configured to the microphone type being used to ensure the proper measurement units and data analysis techniques are used during recording This setting tells the Minimate Plus which microphone you are using To check the type of your microphone read the label on the side of the microphone All Instantel microphones have a model number Lin Mic identifies a linear microphone A Mic identifies an A Weight microphone To select a microphone type press the Right Arrow key and
59. es Variable Sample Rates 1024 and 2048 standard for unprecedented compliance accuracy or high frequency blast performance analysis Higher sample rates to 65 536 available with the BlastWare software modules Contact Instantel for further information On line Help informative context sensitive help guides you through all operations Upgradable neither you nor Instantel can predict the future so we have designed your Minimate Plus to be easily and economically upgraded Rugged Design Series III exceeds the field test for rugged durable design with a fully sealed top panel non corrosive industrial grade connectors and sealed electronics all packed in a single rugged case Instantel monitors have been buried rolled off trucks thrown down mine drifts by air blast hit with flyrock run over by backhoes and have survived in working order Minimate Plus Operator Manual Introduction 1 3 Accessories Instantel s complete line of Minimate Plus accessories offer you the control and flexibility to monitor all types of events Sensors connect to the Minimate Plus external models Extra Event Memory 300 event capacity standard and 1500 optional for one second 4 channel events at 1024 samples per second External Standard Transducer 2 to 300 Hz frequency response High Frequency Uniaxial Geophone for high frequency recording 4 5 Hertz Uniaxial Geophone horizontal and vertical models Low Level Triaxial G
60. esults A printer optional must be connected to the Minimate Plus See the Appendix for information on how to connect a printer to the Minimate Plus To print an event list press the Up Arrow key when the Main Window is displayed until the Print Event List Window appears Press the Enter key to print the event list 3 10 4 Print Selected Event You can select and print specific events stored in the Minimate Plus A printer optional must be connected to the Minimate Plus See the Appendix for information on how to connect a printer to the Minimate Plus To print one event press the Up Arrow key when the Main Window is displayed until the Print Selected Event Window appears Press the Enter key to display the most recently recorded event Press the Up or Right Arrow keys to scroll through the other events stored in the Minimate Plus To print an event press the Enter key when it appears on the display During printing the event appears on the display along with the message Printing Event When printing finishes the display returns to the Event Window where you can scroll through the stored events and choose another event to print 1f desired 3 20 Minimate Plus Operator Manual Compliance Module 3 10 5 Print All Events You can print an event summary report for each event stored in the Minimate Plus A printer optional must be connected to the Minimate Plus See the Appendix for information on how to connect a printer to th
61. forms created by the MiniMate Plus Longitudinal geophone L Vertical geophone V Transverse geophone T INDUCED POLARITY OF SIGNAL Figure 3 1 How the Minimate Plus Monitors Events Minimate Plus Operator Manual 3 1 Chapter 3 3 2 Eight Channel Models The Minimate Plus eight channel monitor offers a second set of four channels for compliance monitoring second microphone and a second standard transducer may be connected to these channels For clarity the number two 2 follows all references to the second microphone or second standard transducer throughout this manual For most monitoring operations setting up and using the monitor is the same for both four and eight channel models Where differences do occur this manual specifies both the four and eight channel procedures Note When using only four channels on eight channel monitors always connect the sensors to channels one to four CH 1 4 3 3 Installing the Minimate Plus or the Standard Transducer The following sections apply to the Minimate Plus with a built in transducer and the standard transducer as supplied by Instantel The sections illustrate installation procedures recommended by Instantel Your particular monitoring activities may employ one or a combination of all of the following procedures You may even devise your own method for a specific application It 1s important for you to couple the Minimate Plus or standard transducer secure
62. g periods such as monitoring pile driving operations Histogram record mode operates with both four and eight channel monitors Four channel histogram events can be printed by the monitor using an optional printer eight channel events cannot To print eight channel events use the BlastWare III software program In this mode the Minimate Plus stores summary event information in intervals rather than in the real time continuous method used in the other record modes The monitor samples data continuously at the chosen sample rate but only stores the relevant peaks for the interval This reduces the data recorded to specific criteria only and greatly increases the monitor s recording time For each interval the monitor calculates the maximum positive and negative peaks the frequency of the largest peak and up to two peak vector sums one with four channel monitors Minimate Plus Operator Manual Compliance Module two with eight channel monitors For each channel the maximum peak its frequency and the largest peak vector sum is calculated over the entire event Note Histogram record mode consumes more battery power than the Single Shot Continuous or Manual recording modes We recommend connecting a monitor to the AC adapter or an external 12 VDC power supply e Histogram Combo Record Mode This mode creates a waveform during histogram recording if the signal exceeds the waveform trigger level The waveform event is saved as a separate
63. ght Arrow key and the Setups key together when the Main Window is displayed The Timer Mode Window appears Press the Right Arrow key to display the Monitor Once Only option Turn the timer on by pressing the Enter key The Monitor Start Time Window appears Enter the start time for monitoring operations to begin Use the Right Arrow key to move through the date and time displays and the Up Arrow key to change the settings Press the Enter key to save the Monitor Start Time setting and display the Monitor Stop Time Window Enter the stop time for monitoring operations to end Use the Right Arrow key to move through the date and time displays and the Up Arrow key to change the settings Press the Enter key to save the stop time setting Press the Start Monitor key to enter the timer mode The timer is now set to start monitoring operations automatically according to your start and stop dates and times The monitor displays the following window Monitor Start Time Present Date Battery E and Time Jan 20 96 09 15 00 A Monitor Stop Time Figure 3 14 Timer Mode Window Monitor Once Only Monitor Everyday To set the Minimate Plus to monitor at the same time each day press the Right Arrow key and the Setups key together when the Main Window is displayed The Timer Mode Window appears Minimate Plus Operator Manual Compliance Module Press the Right Arrow key to display the Monitor Everyday option Press the En
64. he battery to become discharged may cause permanent damage to the battery Always charge the monitor in a well ventilated area To charge the battery plug the AC adapter into the top connector located on the right hand side of the Minimate Plus Plug the other end into a 120 VAC 60 Hz electrical outlet The battery charging indicator light turns on For electrical outlets other than 120 VAC 60 Hz you must use an optional power converter see your dealer for more information All Minimate Plus monitors use the DV 1250 AC adapter provided with each monitor The adapter restricts the voltage and current to no more than 12 VDC at 500 mA Voltage can increase to 13 8 VDC without damaging the monitor For example an AC adapter with an output rating of 12 VDC at 1000 mA may be used as long as the voltage does not exceed 13 8 VDC for loads over 500 mA when used with a monitor Check the manufacturer s specifications carefully to ensure the AC adapter does not exceed the maximum voltage and current specifications Use of AC adapters that exceed the maximum voltage and current specifications may cause undue stress on the monitor s internal regulators Like all electronic devices exceeding these specifications increases the risk of damage and possibly of an accidental fire Instantel s warranty does not cover this type of damage Instantel recommends using the DV 1250 AC adapter supplied with each monitor Replacements can be ordered from Instantel A 22
65. inimate Plus Identification Numbers V Check Your Local Electric Power Supply V Connectithe Battery ere eye ee ID IO es vi tere DEER eelere e n DES vi Check the Monitor s Memory vil Complete and Return Your Registration Card vil Handling Precautions see vil Condensed Instructions viii Conventions Used throughout this Manual ix As niger e e M diig 1 1 1 1 Minimate Plus Models 1 1 1 2 Features and Benefits eer ee deeper iter terere e SER ede beets 1 2 1 3 EE 1 3 E Minimate Plus Keys ne de eee peer edet re i o e diee 1 4 2 Lea Kl e 2 1 3 Compliance Module erotico rtp data asp ecu pterea d RI RE 3 1 3 1 What is Event Monitoring 3 1 32 Eight Channel Models ene dea sd nans 3 2 3 3 Installing the Minimate Plus or the Standard Transducer sssss 3 2 3 3 1 Soft Surface Installation 3 3 3 3 2 Hard Surface Installation sse 3 5 3 4 Installing the Microphone s sseesssseesssesersssseesessesressessrsrsseessssesteseenessesresseseeseeseene 3 7 3 5 The Minimate Plus Keyboard 3 7 3 67 Enter Kaew eege eet ed sotto ode ee 3 7 3 7 Start Monitor Key fice iit Ss Ne es eee URNA 3 8 3 0 Setups Keys set i en ete erem et Cnr ied eg tite eer eden ee en e tend ec Le tense 3 8 3 8 T Record Mode 8e eese e e eed E 3 8 3 82 Sample Rate 3 9 3 8 3 Storage Mode 24 sus en eee ee tienes 3 9 3 8 4
66. inimate Plus checks the entire event waveform and displays the largest sound pressure called the Peak Sound Pressure PSP also referred to as the Peak Air Over Pressure Results appear on the Minimate Plus display b Zero Crossing Frequency ZC Freq The Zero Crossing Frequency calculation for sound pressure is the same calculation used for ground vibrations Please see above for a complete discussion Minimate Plus Operator Manual Reference Note The Zero Crossing Frequency calculation is performed for Linear L microphones only This calculation does not appear on the Minimate Plus display when using an A Weight microphone 5 6 Alternate Manual Waveform Calculations 5 6 1 The following sections discuss manual waveform analysis techniques These have been included for reference purposes only They do not represent the calculation techniques employed by the BlastMate III Graphical methods for calculating area and slope depend on the shape of the waveform being analyzed A complete discussion of the procedures is beyond the scope of this manual Two useful reference texts are G A BOLLIGER BLAST VIBRATION ANALYSIS Southern Illinois University Press and CHARLES H DOWDING BLAST VIBRATION MONITORING AND CONTROL Prentice Hall Inc In each of the subsequent examples some formulae appear with no attempt at derivation The following definitions apply A amplitude in inches second measured from the zero line Am
67. ins sensitive components which cannot be expected to withstand the same stress and shock as heavy machinery It contains a microcomputer and solid state memory both of which may be made inoperative by severe radio interference The use of transmitting equipment in the immediate vicinity of the unit should be avoided Evidence of negligence in the care or handling of the instrument may void the manufacturer s warranty This product contains no serviceable parts The battery is not intended to be replaced by the operator The unit should be returned to an authorized Instantel service center for service Any attempt to service this product will void any and all warranties offered by Instantel Service enquiries should be made via your dealer C EC Warning This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures 1990 2013 XMARK Corp Instantel the Instantel logo Auto Call Home Blastmate Blastware Micromate Minimate and Histogram Combo are trademarks of Stanley Black amp Decker Inc or its affiliates Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation 716U0101 Rev 15 Table of Contents Customer Support incre sn cn sete deck ie M nR ERE aaar 2 Warranty 3 ee ee eee ee eee ee 2 LA EU Le Le tp 2 Table OF COmte nt EE i TAK VOU E E A ee V Before ET EE V Check the Package Contents V Record the M
68. ions Handle All Components with Care Keep the Minimate Plus On Charge Leaving the Minimate Plus battery in a totally discharged state for an extended period of time irreparably damages the battery Always charge the battery when fewer than two graph bars appear in the display or immediately when the Minimate Plus beeps A message appears on the display telling you to charge the monitor When not in use keep the Minimate Plus on charge Instantel s charger supplied protects the battery from overcharging Disconnect the Battery if Storing the Minimate Plus If storing for prolonged periods of time disconnect the battery Recharge the battery every six months for twenty four hours Minimate Plus Operator Manual vii Always Hold a Cable by its Connector Do not hold the cord to pull on a connector when connecting or disconnecting it Never Force a Connector Always align the connector to the port before inserting Use Only the Instantel Cable Supplied to Connect the Minimate Plus to a Personal Computer Use the BlastMate III PC connecting cable only part number 712A2301 Using other cables including the BlastMate II to Minimate connecting cable part number 71540501 may damage your unit Never Connect or Disconnect Cables Without First Turning Off the Minimate Plus and Your Computer Do Not Drop the Minimate Plus or Submerge it in Liquids The Minimate Plus is rugged and designed to withstand normal wear and tear The Minima
69. late c Sandbagging For Very Low Velocity Levels Only Use this method for installations where velocity levels remain very low The sandbag must be of sufficient size to cover the entire Minimate Plus or standard transducer and lay on the surrounding Minimate Plus Operator Manual Compliance Module surface around the Minimate Plus or standard transducer A sandbag should weigh at least 25 pounds 12 kg containing sand or 1 4 washed gravel The optional fastening plate or leveling plate can be used with this method Press the Test key to check your sensors using Sensorcheck Press the Start Monitor key and place the sandbag over the Minimate Plus Except in Manual record mode the Minimate Plus delays entering the monitoring mode for five seconds to avoid false triggering caused by placing the sandbag 3 4 Installing the Microphone Instantel microphones come with a sectional three foot one meter mounting stand Screw the three mounting stand pieces together Locate the mounting stand at the point of interest Press the stand into the ground Check that the stand 1s firmly positioned and installed upright Insert the microphone into the mounting bracket on the top of the stand and attach the windscreen to reduce false triggering caused by wind Point the microphone in the direction of the event Connect the microphone cable to the Minimate Plus Press the Test key to check your microphone and the microphone connection NOTE The micro
70. liance module without changing the look and operation of the monitor Before you can use the advanced features you must load the advanced software into the monitor using the BlastWare III software s advanced module Once completed the following features may be changed in the field using the monitor alone Please refer to the BlastWare III manual for complete instructions This section of the manual builds on the previous compliance module section The operations you performed using the compliance module are still available to you unless stated otherwise Please refer back to the instructions in the compliance module when operating the monitor in the advanced mode This section outlines those features found only in the advanced module 4 1 Option Key Setups Key The Option Setups key combination adds the following menu item in the advanced mode 4 1 1 Instrument Mode The instrument mode displays the current operating mode of the monitor The mode can be changed between the compliance and the advanced operating modes This display only appears after the monitor has been configured to operate in the advanced mode To display the monitor s current operating mode press the Option Setups keys to display the Instrument Mode Window The mode appearing is the current operating mode To change the mode press the Up or Right Arrow keys to display the other available mode Press the Enter key to save your setting Note The advanced software mu
71. lt power supply or a 12 volt battery for remote installations Extension Cable general purpose extension cable to connect transducers microphones and a personal computer Available in standard and custom lengths Null Modem Cable for modem communication between the monitor and a modem Accessory Case carry Minimate Plus accessories in a hard case similar to the BlastMate Series III case Removable foam accommodates your accessories Minimate Plus Operator Manual 1 3 Chapter 1 1 4 Minimate Plus Keys Insrentel MiniMate Plus Bilan iL to Monitor T On line Help Jan 25 99 12 05 23 Information Hold Off T Events charging j Start Press On Off Mm turns monitor on or off chooses menu options and saves choices enters monitor mode li enter password to exit monitor mode Histogram Combo Record Mode Seti displays menus to setup the monitor for event recording including RER Histogram Time Interval i Geo Mic Record Sample Storage Maximum Trigger Record Record Mode Rate Mode Geo Source gt 99er Trigger Stop Mode Time Range Level Level S Histogram o Interval Notes _ Number gt NOD ar galed Time Date Format Format Histogram Record Mode gt M Rosle Basic Microphone Timer Mode gt Daily __ sensorcheck Measurement Channels Channels Tye Self Check System Channels Mics Call Beep setups Mic Geophone Geo Alarm Mic Alarm Serial
72. lus so we can turn it off Press the Cancel key to return to the Main Window Press and hold the Enter key until the display disappears The Minimate Plus is now turned off Congratulations you are now a Minimate Plus Compliance User Minimate Plus Operator Manual Compliance Module 3 COMPLIANCE MODULE This chapter provides instructions to install and setup the Minimate Plus 3 1 What is Event Monitoring Event monitoring measures both ground vibrations and air pressure The monitor measures transverse vertical and longitudinal ground vibrations Transverse ground vibrations agitate particles in a side to side motion Vertical ground vibrations agitate particles in an up and down motion Longitudinal ground vibrations agitate particles in a forward and back motion progressing outward from the event site Events also affect air pressure by creating what is commonly referred to as air blast By measuring air pressures we can determine the effect of air blast energy on structures measured on the Linear L scale or as perceived by the human ear measured on the A weight scale Air Pressure N Microphone a J 4 AE a gt eo S bi MiniMate Plus Ground Vibrations V Vertical T Transverse L Longitudinal The arrows indicate positive and negative ground motion represented by waveforms Event created by the MiniMate Plus The arrows indicate positive and negative ground motion represented by wave
73. ly to ensure reliable monitoring results The following sections provide example installation methods For wall and ceiling installations refer to the Reference chapter Other methods may be used if they satisfy the following requirements 1 Arrow Pointed in Direction of the Event The arrow on the side of the Minimate Plus or on the top of the standard transducer must be pointed in the direction of the event to ensure the geophone sensors located inside the Minimate Plus and standard transducer remain in their natural axis 2 Level Installation The Minimate Plus or the standard transducer must be installed level For the Minimate Plus a fastening plate is available For the standard transducer a leveling plate 1s available Both the fastening plate and the leveling plate have three leveling feet and an integrated bubble level indicator 3 Securely Coupled to the Surrounding Surface The Minimate Plus or the standard transducer must be securely coupled to the surrounding surface The surface must be compact with no loose or soft material close to the Minimate Plus or the standard transducer Coupling is critical for reliable and accurate monitoring results Insufficient coupling allows the Minimate Plus or the standard transducer to move independently of the surrounding surface resulting in distorted often higher monitoring results Coupling methods depend upon the type of surface with no single method applicable to all types Itis
74. n 6 5 and 9 5 Hertz Calculations for all geophones appear with each recorded event A If P1 P2 Figure 5 5 Calculating a Geophone s Natural Frequency b Damping Overswing Ratio OR The overswing ratio OR measures damping and is calculated by computing the ratio of the magnitude of adjacent waveform peaks according to the following formula A OR Acceptable overswing ratios range from 2 8 to 4 8 The figure below displays a graph of a geophone coil s free fall response A and A are used for overswing calculations Minimate Plus Operator Manual 5 5 Chapter 5 A2 Ai Figure 5 6 Calculating a Geophone s Overswing Ratio 5 3 2 Checking the Microphone Sensorcheck tests the microphone s operation by sending a signal to the microphone and measuring its frequency and amplitude response If the results of the test fall within specified ranges the microphone is within calibration 5 3 3 Sensorcheck Report The Sensorcheck report appears on the Minimate Plus display The message All Channels Working Press Option Test to Review Setups indicates the Minimate Plus sensors have passed the Sensorcheck 5 4 Anti alias Filters Aliasing occurs when a high frequency signal appears as an erroneous low frequency because the waveform was sampled at too low a sampling rate An anti aliasing filter solves this problem by removing the high frequencies 5 5 Data Analysis Techniques The following secti
75. ndow is displayed Press the Enter key to scroll though the windows until the Record Stop Mode Window appears Press the Up Arrow key to display either the Fixed setting or the Auto setting Press the Enter key to save your setting when it appears in the display Histogram Interval Histogram and Histogram Combo Modes In histogram and histogram combo record mode the interval menu will be displayed instead of the record stop mode menu The histogram interval is the period of time the monitor records event Minimate Plus Operator Manual 3 11 3 12 Chapter 3 3 8 9 information before applying the data analysis techniques For each interval the monitor calculates the maximum positive and negative peaks the frequency of the largest peak and up to two peak vector sums one with four channel monitors two with eight channel monitors For each channel the maximum peak its frequency and the largest peak vector sum is calculated over the entire event The following table lists approximate recording times for the various histogram intervals The table assumes 300 event 960 kB available memory and sufficient power supplied to the monitor during recording As an approximation if you increase the monitor s event memory to three megabytes the values increase by a factor of three If the monitor s memory is five megabytes the values increase by an approximate factor of five Increasing the sample rate to 2048 samples per second has no effec
76. nel until you hear an audible beep A Start Up Window displays for three seconds followed by the Main Window display The Start Up Window shows the Minimate Plus serial number operating software version amount of installed memory whether the memory is empty or full and the number of events stored in the Minimate Plus MiniMate Plus Serial Operating System Number SnBC3074 RAD Release Number of Size of Internal _ Events Stored Memory Amount of in MiniMate Plus Available Memory Figure 2 2 The Minimate Plus Start Up Window The Main Window tells you the Minimate Plus is ready to monitor It also indicates battery level date time and on line help information This is your starting window whenever you setup the Minimate Plus From here you access all setups Battery Level Ready to Monitor Time Date On line Help Figure 2 3 The Minimate Plus Main Window Check Your Installation Check your installation by pressing the Test key This executes the Sensorcheck program and tests the transducer and microphone The message All Channels Working Press Option Test to Review Setups appearing on the display tells you that your installation is level Review Setups Before we begin let us review the current Minimate Plus setups To review setups press the Option key and the Test key together The current setups scroll past on the Minimate Plus display You can pause the display by pressing the Enter key To continu
77. ng session to another You can change the Minimate Plus setups using the keyboard or using a personal computer running the BlastWare III software This section outlines the procedures to change the setups using the Minimate Plus keyboard For information on how to change the setups using a personal computer refer to the BlastWare III operator manual Record Mode A record mode determines how the Minimate Plus records events The Minimate Plus offers the following recording modes Single Shot Record Mode Use single shot record mode to record one event automatically The Minimate Plus records the event displays the results and stops No further recording occurs Recording begins automatically when an event s ground vibrations or air pressure exceeds the trigger level See below for information on the trigger level Continuous Record Mode Use continuous record mode to record multiple events automatically The Minimate Plus records an event displays the results and continues to monitor ready to record following events The Minimate Plus records all events whose activity exceeds a preset trigger level See below for information on the trigger level Manual Record Mode Use manual record mode if automatic triggering 1s unreliable due to excessive wind or nearby vehicle activity or to record the background noise level in the vicinity of a site Histogram Strip chart Record Mode Use the histogram record mode for long term recordin
78. nough to record an entire event but not too long to avoid recording unnecessary data and filling the Minimate Plus memory Set a record time for single shot continuous and manual record modes A helpful rule of thumb when setting a record time for a blast event is to add the delays between detonating holes or use the longest delay then add one second for each one thousand feet 300 m from the event to the Minimate Plus to account for the speed of sound For example in the figure below the minimum record time required 1s 1 1 seconds To be on the safe side and ensure you record all the event s activity set the record time to 2 0 seconds There is no single method for setting a record time Use your knowledge and experience to determine a record time lt 6 lt 25ms lt 50ms 4 100 ms MiniMate Plus lt 500 ms Event Delays Record Time 0 5 s delay 0 6 s Distance 600 ft 1000 ft 1 1 s total 2 0 s rounded to the next highest second Figure 3 13 Calculating a Recording Time The total record time available depends upon the amount of available memory The Minimate Plus checks your setup to determine the amount of available memory If there is not enough memory a warning message appears and the record time defaults to the maximum available For approximate record times refer to the table appearing on page 4 3 To set the record stop mode press the Setups key when the Main Wi
79. nsorcheck again Do not touch the transducer Transducer cable improperly installed or Check the cable connections and cables damaged Transducer installed upside down Check the transducer for the arrow on the top Ceiling Installation Vertical geophone Invert the vertical geophone not inverted Damaged transducer Have the transducer checked by an authorized Instantel service facility Operating in Compliance Mode with a In the monitor setups set Sensorcheck to Series III sensor that does not support Disabled Sensorcheck Transducer not connected Connect the transducer Transducer not installed level Check the transducer installation for level Transducer moved during Sensorcheck Press the Test key to run Sensorcheck again Do not touch the transducer Transducer cable improperly installed or Check the cable connections and cables damaged For wall installations the arrow was not Point the arrow located on the top of the pointed towards the event standard transducer towards the event Damaged transducer Have the transducer checked by an authorized Instantel service facility Operating in Compliance Mode with a In the monitor setups set Sensorcheck to Series III sensor that does not support Disabled Sensorcheck Microphone not connected Connect the microphone Damaged microphone or microphone Have the microphone checked by an cable authorized Instantel service facility Minimate Plus Operator Manual
80. number of each event currently being uploaded appears on the bottom of the Minimate Plus display After all the events have been transferred to the BlastMate IIL the message All Events Uploaded Successfully appears momentarily on the Minimate Plus display 3 10 8 Copy BMIII Notes This command copies the notes from a BlastMate III to a Minimate Plus You require the Minimate Plus to the BlastMate III Cable 716A1801 optional Plug the BlastMate III end of the cable into the BlastMate III Aux connector and the Minimate Plus end of the cable into the Minimate Plus Aux connector Check that the BlastMate III is Minimate Plus Operator Manual 3 21 Chapter 3 displaying the Main Window with the message Ready to Monitor Set the Serial Connection to Direct and set the baud rate to the same rate in both monitors To copy the notes press the Up Arrow key repeatedly on the Minimate Plus until the Copy BMIII Notes window appears Press the Enter key The message Copying appears on the display followed by Notes Copied Successfully when the process completes 3 11 Cancel Key Use this key to return to the previous window It can be pressed at any time during operations Pressing the key a number of times always returns you to the Main Window You can change a setting and return to the Main Window without scrolling through further windows Also the Cancel key exits all monitoring modes You may be requested to enter a password bef
81. o install the Geophone Wall Mount dependent on your application you may need to acquire alternative mounting hardware than what has been provided with this kit 5 1 2 Standard Transducer Ceiling Installation You can install the standard transducer on a ceiling by itself or with the optional leveling plate where leveling adjustments are required The transducer may be installed on level ceilings where no leveling adjustments are required To mount a transducer install a bolt into the ceiling according to the manufacturer s instructions Hold the transducer in the upright position and slide it over the bolt This ensures the vertical geophone located inside the transducer maintains its original axis Point the arrow in the direction of the event Slide on 3 8 inch 9 5 mm washer and a 3 8 inch 9 5 mm lock washer over the bolt and tighten with the retaining nut Press the Test key to check your sensors using Sensorcheck Figure 2 Installing the Standard Transducer on a Ceiling Right Side Up The standard transducer may also be mounted on a ceiling using the leveling plate This requires optional extended leveling feet for the leveling plate Secure the standard transducer to the Minimate Plus Operator Manual Reference leveling plate with the three screws provided Remove the existing leveling feet and replace with the extended leveling feet Screw the leveling feet through the bottom of the leveling plate Place the assembly on the
82. of the entire waveform between zero crossings selects the largest then divides the value by half Note that this is not necessarily at the peak velocity of the waveform Peak Vector Sum PVS The figure below displays three event waveforms The figure illustrates the procedure of graphically calculating peak vector sums Measured magnitudes are tabulated for six different times and represent velocities in each of the three axes The vector sum represents the resultant particle velocity magnitude and is calculated by squaring and adding the magnitudes and taking the square root PVS 4T V F2 where T particle velocity along the transverse plane V particle velocity along the vertical plane L particle velocity along the longitudinal plane EVENT WAVEFORMS MAGNITUDE PEAK VECTOR TRANSVERSE VERTICAL LONGITUDINAL V L 0 33 0 14 0 494 0 47 0 38 0 714 0 31 0 51 0 663 0 23 0 31 0 655 0 07 0 36 0 440 0 16 0 15 0 318 Figure 5 10 Calculating the Peak Vector Sum 5 5 2 The Minimate Plus calculates the peak vector sum for each point of the sampled waveforms and displays the largest value Note that this is not necessarily at the peak velocity for an individual waveform Sound Pressure The Minimate Plus calculates two sound pressure indicators peak sound pressure and zero crossing frequency Peak Sound Pressure PSP The M
83. ons define the Minimate Plus data analysis techniques The first section ground vibrations discusses calculations applied to event data recorded by a transducer The second section sound pressure describes the microphone event data calculations 5 5 1 Ground Vibrations The Minimate Plus calculates the Peak Particle Velocity Zero Crossing Frequency Peak Acceleration and Peak Displacement for each of the transverse vertical and longitudinal axes The Minimate Plus calculates Peak Vector Sum using data from all three axes a Peak Particle Velocity PPV Peak Particle Velocity indicates the maximum speed particles travel resulting from an event s ground vibrations The Minimate Plus calculates the PPV for each geophone 44 Peak Particle Velocity Amplitude In s or mm s Time seconds Figure 5 7 Calculating Peak Particle Velocity 5 6 Minimate Plus Operator Manual Reference b Zero Crossing Frequency ZC Freq The Zero Crossing Frequency calculates the event waveform s frequency at the largest peak 1 Calculating Zero Crossing Frequency To calculate the Zero Crossing Frequency we need to determine the period of oscillation of the waveform Convenient waveform positions for measuring period the time for one complete cycle occur between two successive peaks troughs or zero crossings The Minimate Plus measures between zero crossings Frequency is the number of periods that occur in one secon
84. ording after the seismic activity reaches it but before the air blast reaches it The Auto Window values range from one to nine seconds To set the Auto Window press the Option key and the Setups key together when the Main Window is displayed Press the Cancel key to exit the Reset Factory Defaults Window Press the Enter key to scroll through the windows until the Auto Window appears Use the Right Arrow key to move the cursor and the Up Arrow key to change the time setting Press the Enter key to save your setting Password This feature activates a password control requiring an operator to enter a password before being able to exit the monitor mode The password prevents an unauthorized exit from monitor mode while still allowing an operator to view event summaries Password control can be enabled or disabled The default password is four up arrows in a row Passwords may include any combination of the Up Arrow key Right Arrow key Setups key Test key and the Start Monitor key Passwords can be enabled in all monitoring modes except the advanced mode To display the password feature press the Option key and the Setups key together when the main window is displayed Press the Cancel key to exit the Reset Factory Defaults Window and display the Password Window Use the Up or Right Arrow key to display Enabled to turn the password on or Disabled to turn the password off Press the Enter key Enter a password and press the Enter key Enter the pa
85. ore exiting monitoring Press the Cancel key The Password Window appears You have ten seconds to enter the four character password Enter the four character password then press the Enter key This password protection can be enabled or disabled by pressing the Option key Setups key and choosing the Password command See page 3 23 3 12 Test Key Pressing the Test key executes Sensorcheck and tests the Minimate Plus and its sensors Sensorcheck performs a two stage test In the first stage the program displays the Minimate Plus serial number software version the total amount of memory installed the amount of memory available to store events and the number of events presently stored in memory MiniMate Plus R4 0 V4 0 Operating System Release and Version Number of Size of Internal Events Stored Memory Amount of in the MiniMate Available Memory Plus Figure 3 17 The Sensorcheck Window The second stage tests each geophone within the standard transducer and the microphone The program also tests the operation of the Minimate Plus itself and the transducer and microphone connecting cables The message All Channels Working Press Option Test to Review Setups indicates the Minimate Plus passed the Sensorcheck 3 13 Option Key The Option key when used in combination with other keys provides the following functions 3 13 1 Option Key Setups Key Pressing the Option key and the Setups key at the same time accesses
86. phone windscreen attenuates the microphone reading by 0 2 dB In most cases this does not have a material impact on results WARNING Handle the microphone with care Dropping the microphone or otherwise subjecting it to impact may damage the microphone element The windscreen can help to protect the microphone and its use is recommended 3 5 The Minimate Plus Keyboard The integrated keyboard offers convenient access to all the Minimate Plus operations The keyboard has eight keys with additional functions accessed by pressing two keys at the same time The Minimate Plus provides a confirmation beep when a key is pressed Refer to the keyboard diagram located in Chapter 1 3 6 Enter Key The Enter key turns the Minimate Plus on or off It also scrolls through the Minimate Plus windows selects windows and saves your settings To turn the Minimate Plus ON press and hold the Enter key until an audible beep sounds To turn the Minimate Plus OFF display the Main Window then press and hold the Enter key until the display disappears When turning on the Minimate Plus you can display the Main Window immediately by pressing the Cancel key after pressing the Enter key The key also lets you view previously recorded events while the monitor is in the monitor mode waiting for a trigger To view events while monitoring press the Enter key Data for the most recently recorded event appears on the display Press the Up Arrow key to display other
87. r Format Window press the Setups key when the Main Window is displayed Press the Enter key to scroll through the windows until the Job Number Format Window appears Press the Right Arrow key to display the two choices Use Job Number or Don t Use Job Number Press the Enter key to select a setting when it appears on the display If you chose the Use Job Number setting after pressing the Enter key the Job Number Window appears Press the Right Arrow key to position the cursor and the Up Arrow key to edit the four digit job number to the desired number Press the Enter key to save the job number Scaled Distance Scaled distance information can be saved with each event The scaled distance information includes two factors Distance from blast and Charge Weight The Distance from blast factor is the measured distance from the blast charge to the monitor s sensors The charge weight is the physical weight of the charge used To enter scaled distance information press the Setups key when the Main Window is displayed Press the Enter key to scroll through the windows until the Scaled Distance Window appears Press the Up Arrow key to display the Use Scaled Distance Window Press the Enter key The Distance from blast Window appears Use the Arrow keys to enter the distance from the blast to the monitor s sensors then press the Enter key The Charge weight Window appears Use the Arrow keys to enter the charge weight and press the Enter key to save your
88. r the time to be corrected The time is adjusted as part of the Daily Self Check Please see page 3 15 for information on how to activate the Daily Self Check Date The Minimate Plus supports the Month Day Year date format To set the date press the Setups key when the Main Window is displayed Press the Enter key to scroll through the windows until the Date Window appears Use the Right Arrow key to move the cursor and the Up Arrow key to set the date Press the Enter key to save your setting 3 9 Right Arrow Key Setups Key 3 9 1 Pressing the Right Arrow key and the Setups key at the same time provides the following functions timer mode Sensorcheck measurement system basic channels microphone type microphone units geophone alarm level microphone alarm level serial connection and baud rate Timer Mode The timer function sets the Minimate Plus to automatically turn on and commence monitoring operations at a preset time in the future The timer can be set for a one time monitoring session or it can be set to record at the same time every day Using the timer extends the Minimate Plus battery life by turning on and monitoring only the time periods when events occur and not the time periods between events It also minimizes the recording of false events from other sources To stop timer recording press the Cancel key at any time Monitor Once Only To set the Minimate Plus to monitor at some time in the future press the Ri
89. r when the Main Window is displayed Press the Enter key to scroll through the windows until the Call Home Window appears Press the Up or Right Arrow key to display either Enabled or Disabled Press the Enter key to save your setting Note Auto Call Home is supported by Minimate Plus units with a serial number of 6000 or higher Call Home Test This menu becomes available when the Call Home feature is enabled It offers you a collection of tools to configure and test your Auto Call Home setup to ensure that it is working properly BlastWare III must be running on your PC and Auto Call Home must be active in order to test your setup To set Call Home Test press the Right Arrow key and the Setups key together Press the Enter key to scroll through the windows until the Call Home Test Window appears Press the Up or Right Arrow key to display the desired selection then the Enter key to save your setting Four selections are available 1 Do Not Call Now 2 Call Now 3 Call Now and Monitor and 4 Set Signal Strength 1 Do Not Call Now Select this setting 1f you do not wish to test your Auto Call Home setup 2 Call Now This setting will cause the unit to call in to your PC as soon as you press the Enter key The messages power up delay and connecting will appear as the unit first communicates with the modem and them connects to your PC to download events A message appears telling you whether or not downloading was
90. ra 1200 Event Capacity installed 714A2201 Extension Cables Extension Cable Line Driver 100 ft 30 m for triaxial transducer 71447601 Extension Cable Line Driver 250 ft 75 m for triaxial transducer 71447602 Quad Splitter Cable 71443201 Triax amp Uniax Splitter Cable for use with 8 channel units standard transducer and microphone 714A3901 A 4 Minimate Plus Operator Manual Appendix DS 20 Wire Trigger 677A3901 BlastMate Trigger Cable 71243901 Null Modem Cable for connecting between unit and modem 714A7501 Accessory case with rigid foam insert Same as BlastMate case Used to carry and store accessories Can also 71442601 be used to store and carry 1 2 Minimate Plus units c Compliance Reports The Minimate Plus supports numerous Compliance Reports also called National Frequency Analysis Standards including U S A USBM OSMRE British Standard BS 6472 French GFEE German DIN 4150 New Zealand 4403 1976 and Spain UNE 22 381 Two frequency standards U S A USBM OSMRE and German DIN 4150 appear below Use the BlastWare III software to choose the Compliance Report used by your monitor USBM RI8507 And OSMRE DIN4150 Velocity in s Velocity mm s e Ge ne Z i D La Z tH ph RARE 5 10 20 50 100 40 Frequency Hz Frequency Hz Tran Vert x Long e Tran Vert x Long x Figure A 1 United States Bureau of Mines and German DIN 4150 Compliance
91. ransducer on walls and ceilings Standard Transducer Wall Installation Refer to the installation illustration below and follow the instructions to install the standard transducer and wall mount kit To complete this installation you will need the following tools 1 Hammer 2 19mm 3 4 inch deep throated socket and ratchet 3 13mm 1 2 inch wrench 4 12mm 47 inch drill bit and drill 1 Using the Geophone Wall Mount as a template orient the block as shown and mark the location of the two holes to be drilled 2 Remove the Geophone Wall Mount and drill two 12mm 47 inch diameter holes drill the holes to a depth of 89mm 3 50 inches 3 Place a nut on the end of each wedge anchor bolt to protect the threads and using a hammer securely drive each bolt into place Ensure that at least 32mm 1 25 inches of each of the wedge anchor bolt threads extend from the wall 4 Remove the nuts from the wedge anchor bolts and reposition the Geophone Wall Mount Secure it using two washers the two nuts previously removed and a deep throat socket with a ratchet 5 Position the Geophone not included in this kit on top of the Geophone Wall Mount aligning the through hole of the geophone with the mount secure it using the bolt washer and wing nut Hand tighten the wing nut DO NOT use a wrench or pliers to tighten the wing nut as this may damage the Geophone Minimate Plus Operator Manual 5 1 Chapter 5 NOTE T
92. ration Requirements The geophone sensors inside the Minimate Plus and inside Instantel s transducers must be calibrated annually by Instantel or an authorized Instantel service facility Contact your dealer for further information 5 2 2 Microphone The microphone measures air pressure Instantel offers two types Linear L standard and A Weight optional Both come with a three foot one meter microphone mounting stand a Measurement Scales The Minimate Plus supports two sound pressure measurement scales Linear L and A Weight 1 Linear L Linear measurement is generally used to measure the effect of low frequency air pressure on buildings The linear scale records sound pressure without modification in the 2 to 300 Hz range Measurement units may be in absolute Pascal or relative dB scales 2 Weight A weight measures noise levels people may consider an annoyance The signal is then converted to root mean square RMS Units are measured using the decibel scale dB A b Microphone Calibration Requirements Instantel s microphone must be calibrated annually by Instantel or an authorized Instantel service facility Contact your dealer for further information 5 3 Sensorcheck Sensorcheck performs a two stage test on the Minimate Plus and its sensors In the first stage the program displays the Minimate Plus serial number software version the total amount of memory Minimate Plus Opera
93. ration Skip 8 Graphic Print Dir 9 LE Graphic Pitch Mode a HP DeskJet 320 Set the HP DeskJet 320 printer settings to the following Printer Settings Battery Control Media Source Sheet Feeder or Manual Feed CR Def CR only Perf Skip On On Off PC 8 USA b Canon BJ 30 Set the BJ 30 print set up parameters to the following Minimate Plus Operator Manual A 9 A 10 Appendix Operator Panel Settings Any setting 1 1 LQ Any setting LG Not Used y O Minimate Plus Operator Manual Notes Minimate Plus Operator Manual Appendix Appendix Minimate Plus Operator Manual Index A A Weight and zero crossing frequency 5 13 in event monitoring 3 1 measurement scale 5 7 microphone part number A 4 microphone type 3 17 microphone units 3 17 specifications A 3 Accessories 1 3 A 4 Adapter charging the battery vi voltage vi Adjust Clock Speed 3 14 Advanced Channels 4 4 Advanced Module 4 1 Aggregate Sample Rate A 6 Alarm Level geophone 3 17 microphone 3 18 Analysis Techniques 5 9 Anti alias Filters 5 9 Auto Call Home 3 18 testing 3 19 Auto Record Time 3 11 Auto Window 3 23 Auxiliary Trigger 3 24 B Backlight On Time 3 24 Backlight Option Key Cancel Key 3 24 Basic Channels Compliance Module Only 3 16 Battery battery life A 6 battery life versus current draw A 6 battery longevity A 7 calculating battery life A 6 capacity v
94. rely couple either to the surrounding ground material Do not cover the Minimate Plus face panel Press the Test key to check your sensors using Sensorcheck WARNING Seal the plastic bag to ensure water does not accumulate around the monitor Minimate Plus Operator Manual Compliance Module Close and Seal the Plastic Bag a She E LX Figure 3 6 Burying the Minimate Plus Figure 3 7 Fill In and Pack the Material Protect the Monitor with a Plastic Bag around the Minimate Plus de 4 D sz S e Figure 3 8 Burying the Standard Figure 3 9 Fill In and Pack the Material Transducer around the Standard Transducer 3 3 2 Hard Surface Installation For hard surface installations such as rock concrete or solid ice the preferred installation method bolts the Minimate Plus or standard transducer to the surface A second method for very low level velocities only uses a sandbag placed over the Minimate Plus or standard transducer Minimate Plus Operator Manual 3 5 Chapter 3 a Bolting the Minimate Plus Use the optional fastening plate to bolt the Minimate Plus to a hard surface The fastening plate has three leveling feet and an integrated bubble level Attach the leveling plate to the Minimate Plus with the three screws provided Use 3 8 inch 9 5 mm bolts or threaded rods to bolt the Minimate Plus to a surface Place the unit on the surface and mark the position of the three bolts Install the bolts according to the m
95. ro Crossing Figure 5 9 Zero Crossing Frequency Calculation Limitation Minimate Plus Operator Manual 5 7 3 Sample Rate Error The Zero Crossing Frequency requires the period of a wavelength before it can calculate the wavelength s frequency using the formula l period A sampling error occurs for higher frequencies when wavelength periods become relatively small and the sampling rate begins to miss Zero crossing points In other words the wavelength periods occur much faster than a Minimate Plus can sample and use in the calculation At higher frequencies there are fewer sample points per cycle and therefore greater error The following table illustrates how error increases with frequency Zero Crossing Frequency Sample Error Rate Frequency Recording Rate Range Standard Fast Faster 1024 Hz 2048 Hz 4096 Hz 0 30 Hz negligible negligible negligible error error error 31 50 Hz up to 5 Hz up to 2 5 Hz negligible error error error 51 70 Hz up to 8 Hz up to 4 Hz up to 2 Hz error error error 71 90 Hz up to 18 Hz up to 9 Hz up to 4 5 Hz error error error 91 150Hz upto 50 Hz up to 25 Hz up to 12 5 Hz error error error The Minimate Plus does not calculate frequencies above 100 Hz because of the high error level at 1024 samples per second The message gt 100 Hz displays At 2048 samples per second the message gt 200 Hz displays When recording at 4096 samples per second the message gt 400 Hz
96. sample rates The first section applies to the continuous record mode The second section applies to the histogram record mode Battery Life 2 Note sufficient memory capacity must be available Battery Longevity A 6 Minimate Plus Operator Manual Appendix Battery longevity refers to a battery s useful service life determined by the number and depth of discharge cycles The following indicates the expected battery longevity expressed in charge discharge cycles A battery lasts longer if it is kept in a charged condition Depth of Discharge Longevity Capacity Charge Discharge Cycles Battery Capacity Varies with Ambient Temperature Battery capacity is a function of ambient temperature and rate of discharge At 68 F 20 C the rated capacity is 100 The capacity increases above this temperature and decreases below this temperature e Connecting a Printer to the Minimate Plus A printer may be connected to directly the Minimate Plus allowing you to print event summary reports and other recorded information Instantel supports three printer types the Kodak Diconix 180 SI parallel printer the Canon BJ 30 parallel printer and the Hewlett Packard HP DeskJet 320 printer Other printer types may work with the Minimate Plus if they can be configured to the settings listed in the tables below The diagram below illustrates how to connect the printers to a Minimate Plus The tables list the printer setups for each printer
97. setting If you do not require the scaled distance information choose the Omit Scaled Distance choice from the Scaled Distance Window Time The Minimate Plus supports the twelve hour 11 55 23 PM and twenty four hour 23 55 23 time formats You can choose either format To set the time press the Setups key when the Main Window is displayed Press the Enter key to scroll through the windows until the Time Window appears Use the Right Arrow key to move the cursor and the Up Arrow key to set the time To select 12 or 24 hour time formats position the cursor under the AM PM 24 hour indicator Press the Up Arrow key to display the required setting Press the Enter key to save your setting a Adjust Clock Speed Option Key Setups Key Pressing the Option key and the Setups key at the same time from within the Time Window accesses the Clock Speed Adjust Window This command allows you to make adjustments to the speed of the Minimate Plus s internal clock Minimate Plus Operator Manual 3 13 3 14 Chapter 3 3 8 14 Enter the number of seconds that the clock will be adjusted each day Use the Up Arrow key to first select positive or negative and then enter the number of seconds using the Up and Right Arrow keys Positive numbers are added to the time and negative numbers are subtracted Press the Enter key to save your setting You will return to the Time Window Note The Daily Self Check function must be activated in order fo
98. splacement in XA xA 2n 2n T T Maximum Displacement mm X m t AS 2n 27 Calculating Acceleration 2n 2n Maximum Acceleration in s XA XA T 2 2n 2n Maximum Acceleration mm s T X Aum m X Aon Irregular Waveforms AREA TO BE MEASURED Figure 5 14 Manual Waveform Calculations on Irregular Waveforms a Calculating Displacement Maximum Displacement area under curve measured by a planimeter Minimate Plus Operator Manual 5 13 Chapter 5 5 14 Minimate Plus Operator Manual Maintenance 6 MAINTENANCE This chapter outlines maintenance procedures for the Minimate Plus including battery charging annual sensor calibration and cleaning 6 1 Battery Charging The Minimate Plus internal battery requires periodic and regular charging To check the battery charge turn the Minimate Plus on and read the battery level from the Main Window If a number appears in this window instead of the bars charge the monitor immediately to avoid possible battery damage Keep the unit on charge when not in use or charge and then disconnect the battery if storing for prolonged periods of time MiniMate Plus Main Window Ready to Monitor Ready to Monitor F 0 23 14 A j T Events Low Battery Fully Charged Battery Figure 6 1 Battery Level Indicator WARNING Do not allow the battery to become discharged and left in a discharged state for any extended period of time Allowing t
99. ssword again to confirm your original choice and press the Enter key Auxiliary Trigger The auxiliary trigger is an external triggering mechanism used to start monitor recording A variety of optional auxiliary triggers are available including the DS 20 Wire Trigger 67749601 and the BlastMate Trigger Cable 71243901 used to connect several monitors together for multiple point blast monitoring To use the auxiliary trigger set the monitor in the single shot or continuous record mode Set a fixed record time The auxiliary trigger does not operate in the auto record time setting Press the Option key and the Setups key together when the Main Window is displayed Press the Cancel key to exit the Reset Factory Defaults Window and display the Auto Window Press the Enter key to display the Auxiliary Trigger Window Use the Up or Right Arrow key to display Enabled to turn the auxiliary trigger on or Disabled to turn the auxiliary trigger off Press the Enter key to save your setting Backlight On Time This command sets the length of time the backlight remains on If enabled the backlight turns on by pressing the Option key and the Cancel key together An adjustable timer from 0 to 255 seconds determines the length of time the backlight remains on To disable the backlight and not have it turn on set the timer delay to 0 This conserves battery power To set the backlight timer press the Option key and the Setups key together when the Main
100. st be installed into the monitor first See the BlastWare III manual for further information 4 2 Test Key This key tests the sensors connected to the monitor Unlike in the compliance mode the test checks each channel individually You have to scroll through the channels to see the results of each To test the sensors press the Test key The message Press Enter to Perform Channel Check or Cancel to Exit appears on the monitor s display Press the Enter key to continue The following display appears Current Channel Measurement Being Tested Units Maximum Difference Reading Average Reading Use Arrows or Cancel Display Next Exit Channel Test Channel Figure 4 1 Test Display for the Advanced Module The monitor powers up the sensors and displays the average and maximum difference read from the sensors This allows you to test the sensor by stimulating it 1 e shaking a transducer or blowing into a microphone and observing the response Minimate Plus Operator Manual 4 1 4 2 Chapter 4 4 3 Setups Key 4 3 1 The Setups key accesses the following items The BlastWare III software is the easiest method to setup the monitor The following setups can be changed in the field using the monitor alone Sample Rate The Minimate Plus offers a number of sample rates in the advanced mode including 512 1024 2048 4096 8192 16384 samples per second 32768 and 65536 optional Histogram record mode supports
101. successful 3 Call Now and Monitor With this setting the unit calls in to your PC as in Call Now and then enters monitor mode 4 Set GSM Signal Strength This setting is used to test the signal strength of GSM cellular modems Press the Enter key to display signal strength from the modem and then press Cancel when you are done Beep When Triggered This menu allows you to select whether or not the unit will emit a beep when triggered Select On to activate beeps and Off to turn them off Minimate Plus Operator Manual Compliance Module To set Beep When Triggered press the Right Arrow key and the Setups key together Press the Enter key to scroll the windows until the Beep When Triggered Window appears Press the Right Arrow key to toggle between On and Off Press the Enter key to select a choice when it appears on the display 3 10 Up Arrow Key The Up Arrow key moves you through the Minimate Plus windows and edits numerical values within windows Also from the Main Window the Up Arrow key scrolls through the following functions 3 10 1 View Events You can view events stored in the Minimate Plus internal memory From the Main Window press the Up Arrow key to display the View Events Window This window indicates the total number of events stored in the Minimate Plus Press the Enter key to enter the View Window Press the Up Arrow key to scroll through the events beginning with the most recently recorded event
102. t If the recording channels increase to eight the values decrease by approximately one half Memory Capacity Histogram Histogram Combo Record Mode Histogram Interval Continuous Recording Time Days Histogram Mode Histogram Combo Mode 170 441 Sufficient power must be supplied to the monitor See Calculating Battery Life in Appendix A Increasing the Recording Time You can increase the maximum recording time by turning off either the geophone or microphone channels or by using the timer You can turn off either the geophone or microphone channels when this data is not required Turning off the geophone channels increases the record time by 80 Turning off the microphone channel increases the recording time by 20 Using the timer can increase the recording time by recording only those time periods when events occur For example setting the timer to record for eight hour days only increases the histogram record time by three times To set the histogram interval ensure you have chosen the histogram record mode Press the Setups key when the Main Window is displayed Press the Enter key repeatedly until the Histogram Interval Window appears Press the Up or Right Arrow keys to select an interval The available intervals are 2 5 and 15 seconds and 1 5 and 15 minutes Press the Enter key to save your setting Note When exiting the histogram record mode the last incomplete interval may not be saved If the password fea
103. t limits of the geophones in the Minimate Plus or standard transducer Two ranges are available 1 25 in s 31 8 mm s and 10 0 in s 254 mm s Choosing a maximum geophone range depends on the proximity of the transducer to the event and the expected velocities To choose a maximum geophone range press the Setups key with the Main Window displayed Use the Enter key to scroll through the windows until the Maximum Geo Range Window appears Press the Right Arrow key to scroll through the two settings either 1 25 in s 31 7 mm s and 10 0 in s 254 mm s Press the Enter key to choose a range when it appears on the display On eight channel monitors set the Maximum Geo Range for the first four channels then set the Maximum Geo2 Range for channels five to eight Trigger Source Choose a trigger source when using the Single Shot Continuous and Histogram Combo record modes The trigger source sets the Minimate Plus to trigger and start recording an event automatically on ground vibrations measured by a transducer or air pressure measured by a microphone The Minimate Plus has three trigger source settings transducer alone microphone alone or both transducer and microphone together When you choose both transducer and microphone together triggering occurs and recording begins if an event s ground vibrations or air pressure exceeds the trigger level for either the transducer or the microphone For eight channel monitors choosing a trigger sourc
104. t or the Right Arrow to display the earliest recorded event With the required event appearing on the Minimate Plus display press the Enter key to begin the uploading The message Uploading along with the number of the event appears on the bottom of the Minimate Plus display After the event has been transferred to the BlastMate III the message Event Uploaded Successfully appears momentarily on the Minimate Plus display 3 10 7 Upload All Events You can copy all the events stored in a Minimate Plus to a BlastMate III monitor For example you could transfer events from the Minimate Plus to the BlastMate III then print them using the BlastMate III printer Minimate Plus events printed on a BlastMate III are identified as Minimate Plus events on the top of the event summary report In order to upload events you must first connect the Minimate Plus to the BlastMate III Cable 716A1801 optional Plug the BlastMate III end of the cable into the BlastMate III Aux connector and the Minimate Plus end of the cable into the Minimate Plus Aux connector Check that the BlastMate III is displaying the Main Window with the message Ready to Monitor Set the Serial Connection to Direct and set the baud rate to the same rate in both monitors To upload all the events press the Up Arrow key when the Main Window is displayed until the Upload All Events Window appears Press the Enter key to select this choice The message Uploading along with the
105. te Plus Is splash resistant designed to withstand temporary exposure to drops of water It is not waterproof and should not be immersed in water Immersing the monitor or installing the monitor where standing water may accumulate may damage the monitor Keep Computer Disks Away from the Minimate Plus and Transducers The geophones inside the Minimate Plus models with an internal transducer and external transducers contain magnets that could erase the data stored on computer disks Clean the Minimate Plus Periodically Vacuum dust dirt and sand from the Minimate Plus Use alcohol to remove stains Do not use paint thinners and ketone solvents These may damage the Minimate Plus To avoid scratching the protective cover and display do not scrub the surfaces with abrasive material including cleaning pads Condensed Instructions 1 viii Connect microphone if used secure and level Minimate Plus unit pointing arrow at blast Turn on the unit by pressing Watch the display for battery time and date Press SETUP to verify or edit setups TEST to check geo mic channels or T to access events Press START Monitor to enter Monitor Mode Depending on setup the unit does a unit check and displays Performing Sensorcheck IMPORTANT Do not touch the Minimate Plus while this message is displayed If accidentally triggered before a blast press CANCEL and go back to step 4 When finished turn unit off by pressing for 5 secon
106. ter key to display the Daily Start Time Window Use the Right Arrow key to move the cursor and the Up Arrow key to change the hour and minute settings Press the Enter key to save your start time The Daily Stop Time Window appears Use the Right Arrow key to move the cursor and the Up Arrow key to change the daily stop time Press the Enter key to save your changes Press the Start Monitor key to enter the timer mode The Minimate Plus is now set to start and stop monitoring operations automatically at the same time every day The monitor displays the following window Daily Start Time Present Date Da Ty Stop M and Time Jan 20 96 09 15 00 A Figure 3 15 Timer Mode Window Monitor Everyday 3 9 2 Daily Self Check Use the Self Check mode for remote monitoring where you require a record indicating the monitor was operating properly over a period of time Daily Self Check must be enabled for adjustment of the unit s real time clock speed The Self Check mode program operates when the monitor is in the monitor mode the monitor temporarily exits the monitor mode at the same time each day specified by you performs the check and returns to monitor mode The results appear in a monitor log entry To select the self check mode use the Right Arrow key and simultaneously press the Setups key then press Enter to except the Timer Mode setting Daily Self Check mode is now available use the Up Arrow or Right Arrow to toggle bet
107. the 1024 2048 and 4096 sample rates only the 4096 sample rate can only be used with a maximum of four enabled channels The following table summarizes the sample rates and the channels that may be used Note that some sample rates operate on specific channels only Sample Rate Availability 65536 availabe Jl available available available available available available available available available available available indicates not available To choose a sample rate press the Setups key with the Main Window displayed Use the Enter key to scroll through the windows until the Sample Rate Window appears Press the Right Arrow key to scroll through the available sample rates Press the Enter key to select a sample rate when it appears on the display Note Eight channel monitors have been optimized for sample rates up to 65536 samples per second Four channel monitors may exhibit noise at sample rates greater than 16384 samples per second Please contact the manufacturer for further information 4 3 2 Channel Range The Channel Range specifies the measurement limits of each channel Two ranges are available Sensitive Gain 8 and Normal Gain 1 Each channel may be set to a different range To choose a channel range press the Setups key with the Main Window displayed Use the Enter key to scroll through the windows until the Channel Range Window appears Use the Up or Right Arrow keys to display the require
108. the Setups key together Press the Enter key to scroll the windows until the Microphone Type Window appears Press Right Arrow key to display the two microphone types Linear or A Weight To choose a setting display it on the Minimate Plus display and press the Enter key On eight channel monitors set the microphone type for the second microphone Mic2 Microphone Units Compliance Module Only The measurement units used on the microphone channel depend on the microphone type and measurement system being used For Linear L microphones you have the choice between psi L dB L or pa L For A weight microphones units are dB A only For this reason when you chose the A Weight microphone type this window does not appear on the Minimate Plus display To choose the microphone measurement units press the Right Arrow key and the Setups key together Press the Enter key to scroll the windows until the Microphone Units Window appears Press Right Arrow key repeatedly to display the three choices Press the Enter key to select a measurement unit when it appears on the display Minimate Plus Operator Manual Compliance Module 3 9 8 Geophone Type Compliance Module Only Two types of geophone may be connected to the Minimate Plus a Standard Geophone or a 4 5 Hz Geophone To select a geophone type press the Right Arrow key and the Setups key together Press the Enter key to scroll the windows until the Geophon
109. the baudrate 3 18 Monitor Everyday 3 15 Monitor Once Only 3 14 Monitoring LCD Cycle 3 25 N Natural Frequency 5 7 Notes Format 3 13 O On Off See the Enter key Option Key 3 23 Option Key Cancel Key Backlight ON 3 25 Option Key Enter Key On Line Help 3 25 Option Key Right Arrow Key Left Arrow 3 26 Option Key Setups Key advanced module 4 1 compliance module 3 23 Option Key Test Key Review Setups 3 25 Option Key Up Arrow Key Down Arrow 3 25 Overswing Ratio 5 8 P Parts A 4 Password 3 24 Peak Acceleration 5 11 Peak Displacement 5 11 Peak Particle Velocity PPV 5 9 Index Peak Sound Pressure PSP 5 12 Peak Vector Sum PVS 5 12 Power Saving Timeout 3 24 Precautions vii Print all events 3 21 event list 3 21 selected event 3 21 Printer Canon BJ 30 A 10 connecting A 7 Diconix 180 SI A 9 HP DeskJet 320 A 9 settings A 9 R Range geophone 3 10 Record Mode 3 8 continuous record mode 3 8 histogram strip chart record mode 3 8 histogram combo record mode 3 9 manual record mode 3 8 single shot record mode 3 8 Record Stop Mode 3 11 auto 3 11 fixed 3 11 Record Time advanced module 4 3 Record Time setting 3 13 Record Times maximum 4 3 Recording Time increasing 3 12 Reference 5 1 Registration Card vii Remote Alarm geo alarm level 3 17 mic alarm level 3 18 Reset Factory Defaults 3 23 Right Arrow Key 3 26 Right
110. tor Manual 5 3 1 Reference installed in the Minimate Plus the total amount of memory available to store events and the number of events presently stored in memory The second stage tests each geophone within Instantel s transducer and the microphone operation The program also tests the operation of the Minimate Plus itself and the sensor connecting cables Pass or fail results appear on the display See the Basic Reference chapter of this manual to choose when Sensorcheck operates automatically Checking the Transducer s Geophones Sensorcheck measures a geophone s natural frequency and damping indicated by an Overswing Ratio OR Sensorcheck sends an electric pulse to the geophones and measures the response If the geophone s response falls within a specified calibration range the geophone is in calibration and monitoring operations can continue If the geophone s response does not fall within a specified calibration range the geophone is not calibrated You cannot record events until you fix or replace the geophones See the troubleshooting section of this manual for the appropriate procedures to follow Natural Frequency Waveform measurements check the natural period t of a geophone s sensor coil assembly Referring to the figure below the distance from P to P represents 0 125 seconds Since Frequency is the reciprocal of the period F 1 t the frequency is approximately 8 Hz A calibrated sensor has a natural frequency betwee
111. ture is enabled the last few intervals may not be saved Record Time The Record Time sets the length of time in seconds that the unit records if you have a selected a Fixed record stop mode Once the record time has elapsed the monitor stops recording The maximum record time is displayed by the unit Note that the maximum record time while in Histogram Combo Mode is 13 seconds Minimate Plus Operator Manual 3 8 10 3 8 11 3 8 12 3 8 13 Compliance Module Notes Format The notes format lets you include notes describing an event or not You write the notes using the BlastWare III software and then copy them to the Minimate Plus Press the Option and Test keys together to review setups and see if notes are presently stored in the Minimate Plus and what these notes are To set the notes format press the Setups key when the Main Window is displayed Press the Enter key to scroll though the windows until the Notes Format Window appears Use the Right Arrow key to display the two settings The Use Notes setting records your notes with an event If you choose the Use Blank Text Notes choice only blank text lines record with an event leaving you space to manually write in notes after you have printed the event Job Number Format You may include a job number for each recorded event Job numbers help you keep track of events stored in the Minimate Plus or in a computer Job numbers range from 1 to 9999 To display the Job Numbe
112. uipment check at the one year mark is required to ensure continued reliable performance 300 Full Waveform Event Capacity 300 event capacity standard and 1500 optional for one second 4 channel events at 1024 samples per second Personal Operation complete ability for you to customize how the monitor operates Anything you do not need can be hidden and does not get in the way yet is immediately available when you need it Large Backlit Display no doubts about what the monitor is doing or what you have to do Multiple Record Modes offer you unlimited flexibility during monitoring operations single event continuous auto record programmed start stop and manual Full Waveform Event Analysis full field analysis of the event including peak particle velocity PPV peak air sound pressure peak vector sum PVS peak acceleration and peak displacement National Frequency Analysis Standards many national frequency analysis standards come with the Minimate Plus Future standards can be programmed into the monitor as they are implemented with no additional cost or equipment change required using BlastWare III software Standards include U S A USBM OSMRE British Standard BS 6472 French GFEE German DIN 4150 New Zealand 4403 1976 and Spain UNE 22 381 Contact Instantel for further information Full PC Compatibility to archive print and perform analysis and process capabilities with BlastWare III software modul
113. ween Enabled and Disabled options and Enter to save the desired setting If you select Enabled the next screen prompts for a time to be entered Use the Right Arrow to move the cursor between hours and minutes and the Up Arrow to change the time then press Enter to save your changes 3 9 3 Sensorcheck Compliance Module Only The Sensorcheck Window allows you to choose when the Sensorcheck program runs automatically to test the Minimate Plus and its transducer and microphone sensors You can run Sensorcheck manually by pressing the Test key You can choose not to run Sensorcheck to run Sensorcheck after recording each event or only once before monitoring starts If you choose Disabled Sensorcheck does not run and the sensors are not checked If you choose After Each Event Sensorcheck runs after recording each event and shows the results on the Minimate Plus display If you choose Before Monitoring Starts Sensorcheck runs once before monitoring starts when you enter the monitor mode The results of this single Sensorcheck appear with each event recorded during the monitoring session This reduces processing time by not having to run Sensorcheck for each event and speeds up recording especially when using the continuous record mode To set when to run Sensorcheck press the Right Arrow key and the Setups key at the same time when the Main Window is displayed Press the Enter key to scroll through the windows until the Sensorcheck Window appe

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