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1. ee ee A eee 37 Oe Wee oo eee eae ee ee eee ea ed 37 7 R rT e ee ah dan ee ee Aw n da 38 User s manual eXp 4000 10 Analysis and Evaluation of Measurements 10 1 Metal or Mineralisation u III K K K K AAA 10 2 General Procedure o lt e u alal as COR ew al n ee Een 10 3 Regulation of the Number of Impulses K 11 Danger of Explosion during Excavation 12 Error Messages 13 Maintenance and Services 40 40 42 43 45 46 49 List of Figures 5 List of Figures O CON OOK WN e A pl EDO KO PR BKB KS 0 9 a A 9 3 09 9 NN YN ND IN NN DN DN DN NN FF FPF KF m KA GL KS ON KAD SS QO 4 9 We O NO OS QO I OTBRWNF OO QO N DW OK W NS Scope of Delivery s s a sa a dl RADE ARE di an RE d di N dr lai 13 Assembly and Connection of the Probe 2 2 2 KK En En nenn 14 Connection of the External Power Supply 14 Connection of Joystick and Headphones nn nn 15 Connection of the USB Cable ui amp u 0 0 ede Gb ah Sa we na ss 15 Installation of Device Driver Step 1 22 CK CE m nn nn 16 Installation of Device Driver Step 2 2 HE K K K K K K K K K K 16 Installation of Device Driver Step 3 KEK KEK K K K o 17 Installation of Device Driver Step 4 K K K K K K K 17 Installation of Device Driver Step 5 3 K K K K K K K KE K K K K 18 Installation of De2. Please take care not to exchange both elements otherwise the device can get damaged Figure 5 Connection of the USB Cable Figure 5 shows how to plug in the USB connection cable to the computer Further information about the use and installation of the USB driver you can find in section 6 on page 16 User s manual eXp 4000 16 6 Installation of Device Driver Before you can transfer data from the device to your computer you have to install the USB driver Therefore you have to connect the active computer and the control unit via the USB connection cable When you switch on the power supply a message like in figure 6 will appear on your computer Screen J Neue Hardware gefunden x exp 3000 Figure 6 Installation of Device Driver Step 1 If you prosecute Windows XP with Service Pack 2 you will be asked in dialog from figure 7 if Windows Update has to search for drivers up to date Mark entry No not this time and click on Next Assistent f r das Suchen neuer Hardware Willkommen Es wird nach aktueller und aktualisierter Software auf dem Computer auf der Hardwareinstallations CD oder auf der Windows Update website mit Ihrer Erlaubnis gesucht Datenschutarichtlinie anzeigen Soll eine Yerbindung mit Windows Update hergestellt werden um nach Software zu suchen Ja nur diese eine Mal Ja und jedes Mal wenn ein Ger t angeschlossen wird Klicken Sie auf Weiter um den Yorgang fortzus
3. any time to recalibrate the DDV system Therefore you have to activate at first the operating mode Metal Detector Place the DDV system on the ground like shown in figure 32 Take care that no metal is situated near to the coil probe F Press the key OK to start the calibration Figure 32 Calibration of the DDV system step 1 In the first step of calibration you haveto turn the regulator of sensibility A completely to the right side and so adjust it on full power The discriminator C has to be adjusted on the value 0 Take care that no metal is located near to the coil probe F Now press the key OK to start the calibration Wait until this process is finished Figure 33 Calibration of the DDV system step 2 In the second step of calibration you have to leave the regulator in the same position and place a piece of iron e g screw or nail under the detector coil Alternative choice is to place the 9 Optional Equipment 35 metal directly on the top of the coil probe like you can see in figure 33 Now press again the key OK and wait until this process is also finished After finishing the calibration a visual signal yellow light should be visible on the screen If the headphones are connected you will also hear an acoustical signal The DDV system is now calibrated to work correctly on site 9 1 2 Adjust the Discriminator The discriminator serves to filter certain materials So it is possible to exclude for e
4. in the first instance we want to thank you that you made your decision on a product of OKM Ortungstechnik GmbH With the eXp 4000 you purchased a product which is based on a electromagnetic pulse method which can be used to locate anomalies in the target area Thus the device is able to detect natural features such as formations of strata cavities groundwater level as well as sepulchers or buried objects such as pipes tanks boxes or suchlike The eXp 4000 is able to locate to document and to analyse buried objects with different struc tures without making necessary any excavation Particularly in areas next to the surface there are many advantages to geoelectric seismic and magnetic procedures and it is further more a usefull complement to these methods The eXp 4000 has a facile and flexible handling and provides fast and easy reproducible results With our team of specialists we guarantee that our products are under recurrent control Our specialists try to implement new developments in terms of further quality improvements for you Of course by selling our products we cannot guarantee that you really make a find during your research The recognition of hidden objects and structures depends on a hugh number of factors like you know Determining factors are the dielectricity constant of the ground the grade of mineralisation and the dimensions of an object relating to its depth Specially in very wet soil clay and sand with high condu
5. the graphic which means it has to be framed by normal reference values normal ground If the object is on the side of the graphic and not totally visible a correct depth measurement is not possible e There should not be more than one object in a graphic This will influence the exactness of depth measurement e You should do at least two control scans to get sure about your results So you also can recognize and isolate mineralized ground see section 10 1 on page 40 10 1 Metal or Mineralisation At the beginning it is not always easy to make a difference between real objects and mineralized ground In principle metals are represented in red color but mineralized accumulations can also include red signals Here some advice how you can differentiate between a real object and a mineralisation e Form If the object represented in your graphic has a special form f ex rectangle circle you can conclude of a possible real found e Color If there are many yellow and orange color values around the object it will be probably a mineralisation e Depth With a small depth of about 0 10m or 0 40m there is a high possibility that there is only a mineralisation of the ground 10 Analysis and Evaluation of Measurements 41 e Color Filter If position and form of the object are changing with the use of the color filter it is probably a mineralisation e Control Scan If position depth and form of the object stay ne
6. FS Future Serie eXp 4000 User s manual User s manual eXp 4000 2 Any information contained in these operating instructions may be changed without prior notice OKM does not make any warranty for this document This also applies without limitation to implied assurances of merchantability and fitness for a specific purpose OKM does not assume any responsability for errors in this manual or for any incidental or consequential damage or loss associated with the delivery exploitation or usage of this material This documentation is available as presented and without any kind of warranty In no circumstances OKM takes responsibility for lost profits usage or data losts interruption of business activities or all kind of other indirectly damages which developed because of errors in this documentation This instruction manual and all other stored media which are delivered with this package should only be used for this product Program copies are allowed only for security and savety purposes The resale of these programs in original or changed form is absolutely forbitten This manual may not be copied duplicated or translated into another language neither in part nor completely over the copyright matters without the prior written consent of OKM Copyright 2002 2007 OKM Ortungstechnik GmbH All rights reserved Contents 3 Contents 1 Preface rS 2 Important Notes 8 2 1 General N en kd lk a da a GEESE al a j
7. Folgende Muelle ebenfalls durchsuchen a Durchsuchen Yerwenden Sie diese Option um einen Geratetreiber aus einer Liste zu w hlen Es wird nicht garantiert dass der von Ihnen gew hlte Treiber der Hardware am besten entspricht lt Zur ck Abbrechen Figure 9 Installation of Device Driver Step 4 Another window will open represented in figure 10 where you have to select the driver file Therefore click on Data carrier Immediately another window appears where you click on the button Search Then select the file OKM_LE INF which you can find in the directory drivers usb_cable of your software CD Afterwards you have to click on Open OK and Next to start the installation of the files User s manual eXp 4000 18 Wahlen Sie den fur diese Hardware zu installierenden Ger tetreiber ES Wahlen Sie den Hersteller und das Modell der Hardwarekomponente und klicken Sie auf fe Wetter Klicken Sie auf Datentr ger wenn Sie uber einen Datentr ger verf gen der den erforderlichen Treiber enthalt Assistent f r das Suchen neuer Har 7 Kompatible Hardware anzeigen Modell Installation von Datentr ger 4 x Legen Sie den Installationsdatentr ger des Herstellers DE aL ein und stellen Sie sicher dass weiter unten das richtige arbiuerk Si inay ZE ist F Abbrech Datentr gern Suchen in 9 usb_cable O 2 eE N Zuletzt verwendete Dokumente 2 Desktop I Eigene Dateien t Abbr
8. If you want to clean your device please use a dry rag of soft material To avoid any damage you should transport the device and accessories always in the appropriate carrying cases Beware that all batteries and accumulators are always charged fully while operating with your system You should only load the batteries when they are completely discharged no matter if you are working with the external power supply or with the internal accumulators In this way a long durability of the used batteries is guaranteed To load the external and internal batteries you have to use only chargers which are part of our scope of delivery Index Accessories Super Sensor 37 Activate Operating Mode 22 24 26 Connection for Probe 33 Connection of Headphones 20 Connection of Power Supply 20 Connection of Probe 20 DDV System 33 36 Discriminator 35 DDV system 34 35 Calibration 34 35 discriminator 35 Emitter of Impulses 24 ground balance 36 Horizontal GPR antennas 37 Input for Joystick 19 Joystick 19 metal detector 34 Next Operating Mode 22 25 26 Power On and Off Button 19 Previous Operating Mode 22 25 26 Start Button 19 Super Sensor 37 USB Connection 20
9. a 8 2 2 Possible Health Hazards hhhHHH K K K K A 8 Za I A a sk a az k a k l A A 8 DA VO a ked wn ark Ak AA PARE be AI eee eee ee d 9 aT asesora aa EEE ae eae eae es 9 3 Technical Specifications 10 31 Control Unt 6 6 s a a SR wee 9 ed we eRe ew ewes 10 al Data Transen 24 54 e444 8 mee eed daa d bo See een we ees 11 3 3 Computer Minimum Requirements 0000 eee eee 11 4 Scope of Delivery 12 5 Assembly 14 6 Installation of Device Driver 16 7 Control Elements 19 Tol ee ak al Sal Kana n a d i ak wl a Wl x L d lan li 19 flo Bak VOW i s na Al amp v aa a da d bil d a nan l an dir ce na Wl a an dale d a 20 8 Operating Modes 21 Dl MACRI eras J 4 a amp nenne 22 8 2 Ground Sean aaa amp al a amp 20 u amp a a asas 23 S21 New SCA si za kOe ee z A EE EE Ee 24 8 2 2 Browse SCAG lt a sa ostras 26 8 2 3 Back To Main Menu K K I ei 27 u Dice ee d l me r 28 SL Metal Detector einen eee s ikai 4 a er er ihn 30 so Jey NICO au 2 oe 4 Gee ERE SORES ERO EEE IA 1 CA WO 2 oc us A nv x enanas Ass 32 9 Optional Equipment 33 Ol DDO Pelee hee eee eee dy bee eee ee Se eS Eee eS 33 OA Cola cosa dre ox debe 2 a ow ewe bw al a Seow da a 34 91 2 Adjust the Discnmimator 622 u u 0 eee ewe eda ee KL 4L ae n 39 913 Ground Balance s s ua sa lk Wa dea 36
10. a and e the size of the objects you are searching User s manual eXp 4000 44 The optimal distance between two impulses is about 20cm until 30cm The smaller the distance between two impulses is the more exactly will be the graphical representation If you are looking for small objects you have to select a small distance for big objects you can increase the distance between each impulse Figure 42 shows the effects of the distance and the number of impulses per scan line for some objects II ar Figure 42 Effect of number of impulses and their distance Figure 43 shows the difference between very few impulses left side and much more impulses on the same scan line length right side The second record right side shows much more details and also sm ller objects can be seen Figure 43 Comparison of small and high number of impulses Do not hesitate to record more measurements with different numbers of impulses For example you can scan a large area before doing a second detailed precision measurement Especially for the search of bigger objects you can proceed like this With this manner you can measure relatively fast a large area and afterwards you can record the interesting subsection Further information about the graphical analysis you can find in the appropriate software man ual 11 Danger of Explosion during Excavation 45 11 Danger of Explosion during Excavation Unfortunately the last two world wars also ma
11. a collection if e the range of the sender module is been exceeded e the power supply of the device is to low the cables you are using are to long other electronic devices sends out disturbances or atmospherics occurs lightnings User s manual eXp 4000 10 3 Technical Specifications The following technical indications are medial values During operation small variations are quite possible 3 1 Control Unit Dimensions El Mes DD sans 430mm x 150mm x 260mm KU EN DIDAN RT cd E otc eber about 3kg Voltage ansehen 9 6 14 4 VDC 22W maximum a AE E ee a AA AAA AS IP40 Operating Time Full Charged Battery Delivered Power Supply 25 C woo eee eee about 3 hours Operating Temperature emer C 40 C l stat a 300mcd Background lighting 6 4 Diagonale 640 x 480 Pixel TFT Color Computer A A AA A AAA AAA bd eebeeetese 300 MHz Processor INTEL 1586 compatible Working Memory nasse ido 128 MB RAM DATA MECO seresa AAA AAA A A NEAN 128 MB Si A Key Ka IN A y A RMN AA BL accustic visual CONTO GE PP DY MD vr rr dr Motorola 4 MHz Table 1 Technical Specifications Control Unit 3 Technical Specifications 11 3 2 Data Transmission a Sn22rooco _ m XX_e e HB R RH RR RT RA 23282 USB Maximal Data Transmission Rate nnan n eeaeee 19200 Baud Table 2 Technical Specifications Data Transmission 3 3 Computer Minimum Requirements The computer is not part of the scope of delivery T
12. aphical results The distance between the ground and lower part of the antenna should be about 10 cm but can be enlarged depending on the terrain conditions The orientation of the antenna should not be changed during the complete measurement depends on object size and ground conditions User s manual eXp 4000 38 9 3 Visualizer 3D Visualizer 3D is a software program which is used to analyze the scanned images in a more professional way This visualization software allows a complete evaluation of the measured results in your computer B G sty gwe Caria TH FUE eres Main menu File hics View Extras Help Toolbar Side view Navigation PE bar Perspective view 55 Search 0 00 m Measure Points 0 00 m Depth 0 00 m 0 00 m Status bar Figure 36 Software Visualizer 3D software has the following functionality e Depth measurement Due to the selection of the special type of soil in your measured area the depth of an object can be determined exactly e Signal correction Possible error signals inside your measurement can be filtered out automatically or man ually e Grid pattern For exact determination of the position of targets or voids the graphic can be represented in a grid pattern view which makes visible every single measure point and every scan line e Representation 9 Optional Equipment 39 The representation is a 3d graphic in real dimensions which allows a
13. arly the same also in further control scans you can conclude of a real object Also if some graphics look similiar you always have to compare all indications Figure 37 shows a real object left side and a mineralized accumulation right Figure 37 Comparison of object and mineral User s manual eXp 4000 42 10 2 General Procedure The main rule for scanning an area is The more exactly you scan an area the better will be your graphical evaluation You have to scan in a given manner that the software can calculate the measured values in the right way Your device has following possibilities e Zig Zag e Parallel Figure 38 shows all different ways of scanning in a scheme The measurement starts at your starting point and ends at point Figure 38 Given manner If you have finished one scan line the next line has to be on the left side Do not change the direction of your probe The more you repeat your scanning above a possible object control scans the better you can decide afterwards if it is a real object or not Temperature other radio transmission sun energy mineralisation of the ground loam salt water etc can influence negatively the measure results Before you start to dig take your time to do some control scans Repeat exactly the same scan about 3 5 times to be sure about your results Only if all these graphics have almost the same values you can be sure about your results Figure 39
14. better visualisation of a measured area Detailed information about this software program you can find the appropriate user s manual of this software User s manual eXp 4000 40 10 Analysis and Evaluation of Measurements Before measurement you have to know what kind of objects or cavities you are looking for and if the area you choose is suitable for this Measurement without a plan will not give you the results you would like For this reason please consider the following indications e What are you looking for graves tunnels buried objects This question has its effects on your concrete manner to measure an area If you are looking for big objects you can enlarge your distance between the measure points impulses for small objects use small distances see section 10 3 on page 43 e Inform yourself about the area you select for measurement Is it usefull to search at this place Are there historical indications which confirm your speculations What type of soil is on this area Are there good conditions for data recording e Your first measurement in a unknown area has to be large enough to get representative values f ex 20 impulses 20 search lines e What is the form of the object you search If you are looking for an angular metal box the identified object in your graphic should have a form according to this e To get exact values concerning the depth measurement the object has to be in the centre of
15. ces are used Any failure to observe the safety precautions given or any use for purposes other than the ones it is conceived for may result in a damage or destruction of the processing unit and connected components The device will get destroyed if it is opened improperly 2 2 Possible Health Hazards If used properly the device normally does not pose any health hazards According to current scientific knowledge the high frequency signals are not harmful to the human body on account of their low power 2 3 Surrounding Area Having been transferred from a cold to a warmer place the device should not be operated im mediately afterwards Any condensation which may have formed might cause the device to get destroyed Avoid strong magnetic fields which may occur in places such as near machines or loudspeakers and avoid using a detector within a radius of 50 meters Metallic objects on the ground such as cans doses catches nails screw or others can influence negatively your measurement and have to be removed Also you have to remove keys telephones chains and rings and all other magnetic and metallic objects from yourself 2 Important Notes 9 2 4 Voltage The power supply should not be outside the indicated range of values Use only chargers bat teries and rechargable batteries which are included in the scope of delivery Never use the 230 Volt mains supply 2 5 Data safety There can be errors in the process of dat
16. ctivity of the ground recording of the measured results can be falsified strongly With this product you purchased a device which stood the tests in regular operation like all other products of us If you are interested in where our devices have gone into action please visit our homepage For our company it is necessary that we protect our developments within the framework of exist ing legislation to a patent or trademark registration Therewith we offer you a higher warranty while using our products Please take your time consecutively read this user s manual and familiarize yourself with the utilisation and operation of this eXp 4000 User s manual eXp 4000 8 2 Important Notes Please read these operating instructions carefully and closely before using eXp 4000 and its ac cessories These instructions give information on how to use the device and point out potential sources of danger eXp 4000 and its accessories serves for documentation and analysis of detect objects deposited and changes performed in the ground The registered data of the ground structure will be transmitted to a PC for visual representation in a special software program using the components we offer Any additional notes relating to this has to be observed Please read attentively the manual according to the software you are using 2 1 General Notes Being an electronic device eXp 4000 has to be treated with the caution and care necessary when such devi
17. d go back to the main menu Browse Scans Back To Main Menu Figure 17 Ground Scan Submenu User s manual eXp 4000 24 8 2 1 New Scan After activating this operating mode you have the possibility to adjust certain settings There are different parameters which influence the measurement In figure 18 you can see the corre sponding submenu Impulse Mode Automatic Scan Mode ZigZag Start Scanning Back To Main Menu Figure 18 Ground Scan Parameter You can modify the following parameters the underlined values correspond to the setting made by the factory e Impulses Auto 10 20 50 Number of measured values per search line If you select Auto the number of impulses can be adapted to the current length of your search line During the first line the device will read values regulary without stopping When you want to finish your first line you have to press the key Activate Operating Mode to stop the measuring process of the current line The device will store the number of impulses and use it for all further scan lines of this measurement By selecting the value 10 20 or 50 you can preset the number of impulses you need in one measured line How to select the right number of impulses you can read in section 10 3 on page 43 e Impulse Mode Automatic Manual If you are working in mode Manual the measured values will only be recorded when using the Emitter of Impulses If you select mo
18. de Automatic the measured values will be recorded and represented continuously e Scan Mode Zig Zag Parallel Scan Mode defines the method of scanning an area In mode Parallel measurement starts always from the starting line whereas in mode Zig Zag measurement starts at the end of the line which was scanned before like represented in figure 19 In the last scanning method you have to take care not to change the orien tation of the antenna which means if the white arrow on the side of the probe shows to 8 Operating Modes 25 Figure 19 Zig Zag or Parallel north direction for example it has to show to north direction in every measured line Select the parameter which you want to change with the keys Previous Operating Mode and Next Operating Mode until it is highlighted in red color Now press the key Activate Operating Mode The marking will change so that only the current value is highlighted in red color Now you can change the value of the selected parameter by using the keys Previous Operating Mode and Next Operating Mode To finish this process you have to press again the key Activate Operating Mode Go to your start position and adjust all necessary parameters to your needs Then you have to select option Start Scanning to start the measurement The message from figure 20 will appear and ask you if you want to start your first measure line now f Do you want to scan f the first line now Figure 20 Start firs
19. de the ground in many places of the world a potentially explosive scrap heap A host of those lethal relics are still buried in the ground Do not start digging and hacking for an object wildly when you receive a signal of a piece of metal from your device Firstly you might indeed cause irreparable damage to a truly rare find and secondly there is a chance that the object reacts in an insulted way and strikes back Note the colour of the ground close to the surface A red or reddish color of the ground is an indicator of rust traces As regards the finds themselves you should definitely pay attention to their shape Curved or round objects should be a sign of alarm especially if buttons rings or little pegs can be identified or felt The same applies to recognizable ammunition or bullets and shells Leave that stuff where it is do not touch anything and most importantly do not take any of it home with you The killing machines of war made use of diabolical inventions such as rocker fuses acid fuses and ball fuses Those components have been rusting away in the course of time and the slightest movement may cause parts of them to break and be triggered Even seemingly harmless objects such as cartridges or large ammunition are anything but that Explosives may have become crystalline over time that is sugar like crystals have formed Moving such an object may cause those crystals to produce friction leading to an explosion If you come across
20. echen E Arbeitsplatz L 3 Diskette A Durchsuchen a SYSTEM IC a DATEN D a RECOVER E DYD Laufwerk F 5 CD Aw Laufmerk G LI drivers Dateiname _ usb cable ha Sen 4 Gemeinsame Dokumente ffnen Dateityp Eigene Dateien Abbrechen dan Hetzwerkumgebung OKM_LE I E Figure 10 Installation of Device Driver Step 5 After successful installation of the driver a message like in figure 11 will appear on your computer screen Now the drivers of your device are installed and you can transfer data to your PC ij Neue Hardware gefunden x Die neue Hardware wurde installiert und kann jetzt verwendet werden Figure 11 Installation of Device Driver Step 6 7 Control Elements 19 7 Control Elements In this section you will learn more about the fundamental use of all control elements for this measuring instrument All connections inputs and outputs are explained in detail 7 1 Front View Figure 12 shows the front side of the control unit Power On and Previous Activate Off Button Operating Mode Operating Mode Start Button Input for Joystick Next Operating Mode Figure 12 Front View The Power On and Off Button is used to switch on and off the control unit Before operating with your device you have to connect your external power supply and power it on The Start Button is used to start a measurement and to to release every impulse manually in the appropriate op
21. elivery 13 Horizontal and Vertical Probes Control Unit Linkage for Probe Headphones Powertank R Ser Dr He a mne USB Connection Cable ate HI Charger for External Power Supply External Power Supply including Cable Joystick Figure 1 Scope of Delivery User s manual eXp 4000 14 5 Assembly In this section is explained how to assemble the device and how to prepare a measurement Figure 2 Assembly and Connection of the Probe Figure 2 shows how to assemble the standard horizontal probe 25cm to the linkage Therefore just put the probe into the appropriate attachment of the linkage Then connect the probe cable to the control unit Do it without any unnecessary application of force The verticale probes can be used without linkage You can simply hold it in your hand perpendicularly to the soil Figure 3 Connection of the External Power Supply Figure 4 shows how to connect the external power supply to the control unit The cable is placed inside a storage case on the back side of the battery and is wired to this power supply While connecting the external power supply take care to connect at first the cable with the control unit The external power supply has to be powered on afterwards 5 Assembly 15 Figure 4 Connection of Joystick and Headphones Figure 4 indicates which connection has to be used for joystick and headphones
22. erating mode The Input for Joystick is used to connect the delivered joystick to the device He fullfils the same functions like the Start Button but is more comfortable and can facilitate the measurement pro cedure With the keys and you can select every single operating mode To confirm your selec tion press User s manual eXp 4000 20 7 2 Back View Figure 13 shows the back side of the control unit with all their connections Connection of Power Supply USB Connection Connection Connection of of Probe Headphones Figure 13 Back View The Connection of Power Supply is used to connect the device with the delivered battery Here the external power supply Power Tank has to be connected In the Connection of Probe the cable of the probe has to be plugged in In the Connection of Headphones the delivered headphones has to be connected to the device Via the USB Connection the device will be connected to a computer with a USB data cable 8 Operating Modes 21 8 Operating Modes In this section you will learn more about the different operating modes of the device Every function is been explained in particulary in its proper subsection The right selection of an op erating mode depends primarily of your planned measurement So for example there are some special functions which have to be used for a first measurement in a unknown area to get a general overview against which others are more suitable f
23. etzen Zuruck Abbrechen Figure 7 Installation of Device Driver Step 2 In other versions of the operating system Windows this dialog window should not appear 6 Installation of Device Driver 17 In the following dialog window like figure 8 select the entry Install software from a list and click on button Next Assistent f r das Suchen neuer Hardware Mit diesem Assistenten kannen Sie Software f r die folgende Hardwarekomponente installieren OKM Quick Link CY Falls die Hardwarekomponente mit einer CD 4 oder Diskette geliefert wurde legen Sie diese gt jetzt ein We mochten Sie vorgehen C Software automatisch installieren empfohlen f Software von einer Liste oder bestimmten Quelle installieren fur fortgeschrittene Benutzer Klicken Sie auf Weiter um den Yorgang fortzusetzen lt Zur ck Abbrechen Figure 8 Installation of Device Driver Step 3 In the next dialog window from figure 9 mark the entry No search select driver individually and click on Nest Assistent f r das Suchen neuer Hardware Wahlen Sie die Such und Installationsoptionen ES Diese Quellen nach dem zutreffendsten Treiber durchsuchen Verwenden Sie die Kontrollk stchen um die Standardsuche zu enveltern oder einzuschr nken Lokale Pfade und fechselmedien sind in der Standardsuche mit einbegriffen Der zutreffendste Treiber wird installiert FP wechselmedien durchsuchen Diskette D ml
24. f Super Denso s ava a RARA 37 lt e Q ss ln a ke rs 8 Comparison of object and mineral K K K K K K K K K K K KEK KK 41 EK T i sk ss sn S9 a BESS a a A eG GS 42 First measurement of an area 43 Control scan Varant A a s a rs AAA 43 LOG ean 9 D na sn ia he ee Wi ee d ee E Ab 43 Effect of number of impulses and their distance 2 2 2 2 2 2 K K K 44 Comparison of small and high number of impulses 44 Only a small amount of memory available 204 46 No free memory available zu 0 AV 0 0 wu 0 REED eH an ea en 46 User s manual eXp 4000 6 46 47 48 49 50 Internal Hardware TO gt caws and od Gen Wi a kala dl doe ARA 47 The external power supply has to be charged 084 47 Shutting down the systeni s 8 s s a hk RR ea poa sehe 47 Shutting down the system is not possible 2 2 EEE a a ee eee 48 Progress of Data Transmission 22 KEK K K K K K K K K K KEK KEK K K K 48 List of Tables oe O N E Technical Specifications Control Unit 10 Technical Specifications Data Transmission KK KK K K K K K K KK 11 Technical Specifications Computer Minimum Requirements 11 ee ee ie a 12 Standard adjustment of the discrimination 2 2 kK K K K K K KEK uae 39 1 Preface T 1 Preface Dear customer
25. he indicated values should help you for a correct selection of a suitable computer for analysis of your measured results CERON Drive resarcir minimum 4x COM Porn DI R TH DD nee ee ee eee Wee ee ee ee entre eee eee ee USB Pree Memory ses BF k ya k y a k Va b k b ya k kn minimum 20 MB Working Memory CRAVEN Eue EE ENS minimum 128 MB Grape E RE minimum 64 MB OpenGL compatible Operatine System dissienssensnssondseni sens bans Dass eiees Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP Table 3 Technical Specifications Computer Minimum Requirements User s manual eXp 4000 12 4 Scope of Delivery In the following section you can find all standard equipment The scope of delivery can be dif ferent in some circumstances because of some optional accessories which should not be included in the basic equipment 1 Control Unit 1 Linkage for Antenna 1 External Power Supply 1 Charger for External Power Supply 1 Cable for External Power Supply 1 Horizontal Probe 25cm 1 Headphones 1 Joystick 1 User s Manual 1 Carrying Case 1 3D Software Visualizer 3D optional 1 USB Connection Cable optional 1 Horizontal Probe 50cm optional 1 Horizontal Probe 75cm optional 1 Horizontal Probe 100cm optional 1 Antenna for Tunnel Detection 50cm optional 1 Super Sensor 100cm optional 1 DDV System optional Table 4 Scope of Delivery Beware that pictures in this manual could be different to delivered parts 4 Scope of D
26. ing the measurement you will get a live picture on the screen of your device The different curves give conclusion to the characteristics of possible objects Figure 25 Curve Shape of Iron Figure 25 shows which principle curve shape is created if you pass above an iron object Typi cally is the high deflection to the top followed by the same deflection down 8 Operating Modes 29 Figure 26 Curve Shape of Precious Metals Figure 26 shows which principle curve shape is created if you pass above a precious metal Typ ically is the small additional deflection with the difference that there is no deflection down Figure 27 Curve Shape of Cavities Figure 27 shows the principle curve shape when passing over a cavity Typically is the high deflection down But there is no equivalent deflection in the opposite direction User s manual eXp 4000 30 8 4 Metal Detector To use this operating mode you have to connect the optional DDV system at first The detector is specialized to find small objects e g coins which are located near to the surface Magnetometer Ground Scan Discrimination Empty Memory Figure 28 Metal Detector Also with the detector you have the possibility to determine the material of possible objects So for example you can find out if an object consists of gold silver or iron Further information about the correct usage of the detector and the principle of discrimination you can find in section 9 1 on
27. is a graphical representation of a measured area The blue rectangle marks a possible object in the ground To be absolutely sure that there is an object in the ground you have to do a control scan Measure exactly the same area same starting point and the same number of impulses and lines Take also the same distance between the measure points Figure 40 and 41 shows two possible measurements 10 Analysis and Evaluation of Measurements 43 Fi Fi surement of an area Figure 40 Control scan Variant A It is easy to recognize that the control scan in figure 40 is totally different from the first measure ment in figure 39 This means only a mineralisation of the ground not a concrete metalic object Even if the control scan in figure 41 is not exactly the same to the first one you can see that the blue marked parts show nearly the same values This is a reference for the existence of an object Figure 41 Control scan Variant B Before you can determine the depth of the detected object you have to scan a further image It only should cover the blue marked area All other metals and mineralized ground should be ig nored because it would disturb the measurement After this you can determine the correct depth 10 3 Regulation of the Number of Impulses There is no special rule for the number of impulses But there are different aspects which has to be considered These are for example e the length of your measured are
28. ng ground balance Only if you are doing a correct soil reconciliation the functionality of discrimination can be guaranteed 9 Optional Equipment 37 9 2 Super Sensor The Super Sensor is a hig hresolution antenna which is specially adjusted to detect metals Yet it is also possible to recognize larger voids with this antenna A particular characteristic is to distinguish ferrous metals from nonferrous metals This discrimination is possible in the operating mode Discrimination Section 8 3 on page 28 Compared to the standard Horizontal GPR antennas the Super Sensor can find much smaller and deeper situated metal objects The maximum penetration depth is 25 m2 9 2 1 Usage The Super Sensor can be used in the following operating modes e Magnetometer section 8 1 on page 22 e Ground Scan section 8 2 on page 23 e Discrimination section 8 3 on page 28 To use the Super Sensor with the eXp 4000 you just have to connect it to the main unit Therefore you have to plug in the connector of the antenna in the appropriate input of the device Hold the antenna always vertical to the ground in your hand whereby the cable should come out at the upper end of the antenna The figure 35 shows how the Super Sensor has to be hold in a correct way Figure 35 Position of Super Sensor The Super Sensor should not be swinged nor moved up and down during the measurement The more even you hold the antenna the better will be your measured gr
29. or a detailed search and analysis with a special processing software program The device proccesses the following operating modes e Magnetometer Research of an area with the integrated magnetometer e Ground Scan Measurement with graphical evaluation whereby measured data are stored in the internal memory of the device e Discrimination Examination of detected objects regarding to their characteristics on iron contents e Metal Detector Activate optional DDV system to discriminate between metals e Empty Memory Delete all data stored in the internal memory e Exit Power off the device and shut down the integrated PC module Via a touchpad on the front of your device you can select and confirm your appropriate operating mode User s manual eXp 4000 22 8 1 Magnetometer You select operating mode Magnetometer in the main menu to determine the subsoil taking the earth magnetic field into account Also you can recognize through the graphical representation of a oscilloscope like picture on the monitor if you are placed above an metallic object Ground Scan Discrimination Metal Detector Empty Memory Mesoryi 310 Figure 14 Magnetometer Main Menu Representation of Values This mode can be used with all antennas except the DDV system As soon as you confirm the operating mode Magnetometer the integrated magnetometer will be adjusted to the current basic ground value of the place where it is situated in this momen
30. ou will see a list of all stored measurements like represented in figure 22 20060 124 102822 Back To Main Menu Figure 22 Select Stored Measurement Select the measurement which you like to see with the keys Previous Operating Mode and Next Oper ating Mode 8 Operating Modes 27 Viaw Sean Imasa w Do you really want to delete this scan image Delete Scan Image Cancel Figure 23 Submenu Browse Scans Delecte Scan Image For the selected measurement the following options represented in figure 23 are provided e View Scan Image The selected measurement will be displayed once again Press any key to go back to the selection menu e Delete Scan Image The current selected measurement will be deleted if you confirm the following message with Yes Following you will go back to the menu Ground Scan e Cancel You go back to menu Ground Scan 82 3 Back To Main Menu You go back to menu Main Menu User s manual eXp 4000 28 8 3 Discrimination This operating mode is used to identify metals and cavities Therefore it is necessary to connect the optional available super sensor or the antenna for tunnel detection There is no given manner fixed or a scan direction You can walk as you want to determine the soil T his operating mode is most effective if you already detected possible objects and now want to know more details about them Magnetometer Ground Sean Figure 24 Discrimination Dur
31. page 33 of this users manual 8 Operating Modes 31 8 5 Empty Memory The operating mode Empty Memory is used to delete all data which are stored in the internal memory of the device If you confirm this option you will be asked again if you really want to delete all data If you confirm now by pressing Yes all data will be deleted and cannot be rebuilt or transferred to a computer CL w Do you really want to d 4 delete all scan images Magnetometer Ground Scan Discrimination 2 li Metal Detector Exit iz zan n 310 Figure 29 Empty Memory User s manual eXp 4000 32 8 6 Exit You have to select option Exit to finish the operation with this device As soon as you con firmed this selection the integrated pc module will shut down and the device will power off itself Magnetometer Ground Scan Discrimination 2 li Metal Detector Empty Memory Mesoryi 310 Figure 30 Exit Please wait until the device has powered off itself After the device is switched off you can power off the external power supply 9 Optional Equipment 33 9 Optional Equipment Here you can find additional information about all equipments which are available as optional accessories to the basic package Keep in mind that the mentioned parts and devices in this section must not belong to your scope of delivery 9 1 DDV System With the DDV System Disc Detector Visualization System a powerful metal detector is on your disposal
32. such relics mark the place and do not fail to report the find to the police Such objects always pose a danger to the life of hikers walkers farmers or children User s manual eXp 4000 46 12 Error Messages In this section you can find possible error messages which can appear during the work with the device Figure 44 Only a small amount of memory available Because every scan in the operating mode Ground Scan will be stored in the internal memory of course the memory place will decrease over time As soon as the free memory cell is less than 20 the following message like in figure 44 will appear Figure 45 No free memory available If there is no more free memory available you will see a message like in figure 45 You can create more memory space if you transfer all stored data with optional software to your computer or if you select option Empty Memory to delete all stored data without having transferred them to your computer 12 Error Messages 4f Figure 46 Internal Hardware Error If message 46 appears the device cannot control the operating voltage This also means it can not warn you in case of a low status of the battery Also the automatic shutdown of the device may be affected It is adviced to let the device check from the manufacturer to avoid further damages Ask your dealer for further help Figure 47 The external power supply has to be charged Message 47 appears if the battery is lo
33. t During the initialization process the message Ground Balance Please Wait appears on the display Only if this message disappears you can start your research Ground Balance Please Wait Figure 15 Magnetometer Ground Balance If you power on the device above neutral ground all metals will be shown with a deflection to the top in your monitor If the device is situated above a metal while activating the magnetometer all equivalent metal parts will not be recognized By a new press on the button Activate Operating Mode you can initiate a manual soil reconciliation Therefore you have to start on a place with neutral ground With buttons Previous Operating Mode or Next Operating Mode you are leaving the magnetometer mode and turn back to the main menu 8 Operating Modes 23 8 2 Ground Scan This operating mode allows you to do a measurement with graphical representation whereby all measured values will be stored in the internal memory of the device Also you have the possibility to recall and see previous stored graphics This mode can be used with all antennas except the DDV system Magnetometer Discrimination Metal Detector Empty Memory Mesoryi 310 Figure 16 Ground Scan In the first submenu which is represented in figure 17 you can choose between the following alternatives e New Scan Set up and record a new graphic e Browse Scans See all stored graphics e Back To Main Menu Finish Ground Scan an
34. t scan line While using the keys Previous Operating Mode and Next Operating Mode select option Yes if you want to start the measurement Confirm your selection by pressing the key Activate Operating Mode While the device is now sending out the impulses regularly you have to walk continiously your first measured line As soon as your first scan line is finished a new message will appear where you have to select Yes if you want to scan another measured line Repeat this procedure until you scanned your complete area Step by step a graphical represen tation similiar to figure 21 will built up User s manual eXp 4000 26 Figure 21 Graphical Representation of a Measurement in Operating Mode Ground Scan The graphic should represent green color values in majority which represent normal ground In this green area red and blue objects can be placed Metallic objects are normally represented in red and cavities water reserves and earth interferences in blue color Beware that miner alisations of the ground are also shown in red color How you can differentiate minerals and mineralisations from real metals you can read in section 10 1 on page 40 or in the manual of your software program It is absolutely necessary to read section 10 2 on page 42 where the principle procedure of a graphical measurement is described 8 2 2 Browse Scans After confirming menu option Browse Scans with the key Activate Operating Mode y
35. tector does not react there is probably golden material in the ground but also bronze is possible Please consider that you always should do the ground balance which is explained in this following section 9 1 3 Ground Balance A correct soil reconcilation is absolutely necessary that the adjusted discrimination can work properly If the soil reconciliation is not done correctly the operation of the device and the integrated discriminator cannot work properly In the following section you can find a list of all necessary working procedures to do a correct soil reconciliation 1 Power on the eXp 4000 and connect the DDV System 2 Adjust the discriminator C on the material you like see previous section 3 Put the device with coil F approx 10 cm above the ground 4 Select the operating mode Metal Detector and confirm it If you hear an acoustic signal from the DDV System after these indications then the ground balance is not finished correctly Repeat these steps until there is no acoustic signal from the metal detector The following causes can prevent a correct soil reconciliation e You are staying above a metalic object e You confirm the operating mode Metal Detector without holding the coil F directly above the ground e During the confirmation of the operating mode Metal Detector you are holding the coil to high and then minimize the distance to the ground e You are turning the discriminator C duri
36. vice Driver Step 6 III K K K K EK K K K 18 ee ee ee 19 D WW a ek en b hn K Ab lb a hn e dL d d bk W d te el e bn d Ak db d We c r dn di 20 Magnetometer Main Menu Representation of Values 22 Magnetometer Ground Balance 2 2 e 22 rO IE 23 Ground Scan Submenu ei sed K K K K K KEK K KI K K K KEK K K K 23 Ground Sean Parameter ee saos eS en 24 21 50 Or Pal ae la alal Een ke re d cel See ke ie e 25 Start Ders an ING rociera NAAA 25 Graphical Representation of a Measurement in Operating Mode Ground Scan 26 Select Stored Measurement 2 KK Emm a 26 Submenu Browse Scans Delecte Scan Image 0 0004 27 Der ee dieras AAA Ew SHO 28 Curve Shapo of TON coso a al eee hehe wee ee eee r al d ee BS 28 Curve Shape of Precious Metals 2 2 K K K K K K K K K K K KEK KK 29 Curve Shape of Cavities se we a nn ad KEK KEK a eh 29 Metal Detector s i ae a a a I He RG HO 30 Er Memory osa 1 EXI so es u Ree ee eee ee eee Ee eee Renee eee ew ee 32 Control Elements of the Detector rn K K K K K K K KEK K K K 33 Calibration of the DDV system step l KK K 34 Calibration of the DDV system step 2 K K K K K K K K K K KEK KK en 34 Adjustment of discrimination u 4 a a vn a u nd a ah ee a cr 35 Position o
37. w because of a long operating time with the device and not enough voltage is available You should power off the device and charge the external power supply as soon as possible If you continue operating with the device it could be possible that data can get lost Figure 48 Shutting down the system Because there is a PC module integrated in the device you have to shutdown it like a normal User s manual eXp 4000 48 computer Therefore you have to use option Exit from the main menu The following message like in figure 48 remind you to wait until the device powered off by itself Figure 49 Shutting down the system is not possible If the device itself is not able to power off a message like in figure 49 is shown In this case you simply power off your external power supply Figure 50 Progress of Data Transmission If you transfer data from the device to your computer you can see how many of the files are already transferred Figure 50 shows the progress of data transmission 13 Maintenance and Services 49 13 Maintenance and Services In this section you will learn how to maintain your measuring instrument with all included ac cessories to keep it in good condition a long time and to get good measuring results The following list indicates what you absolutely should avoid e penetrating water e strong dirt and dust deposits e hard impacts e strong magnetic fields e high and long lasting heat effect
38. which not only supports your underground research with a visual representation but also offers you various filter possibilities Sensibility Regulator Operating Lamp Discriminator D Connector Retaining Handle Coil Figure 31 Control Elements of the Detector To use the DDV System just plug in the connector D into the Connection for Probe of the control unit Then select the operating mode Metal Detector in the main menu Attention As soon as you confirm this option the ground balance will start Detailed infor mation you can find in section 9 1 3 on page 36 Now you have to pivot the detector coil continiously right above the ground trying to keep the same distance to the soil Adopt the rhythm of the graphical representation on the screen As soon as you pass above a metallic object a yellow colored trace will appear in your graphic and you can hear an acoustical sound through the headphones User s manual eXp 4000 34 9 1 1 Calibration The manual calibration is only possible for product version V1 1 and following In case of need all former product versions have to be calibrated from the manufacturer The version of your device you can read inside the main menu Before using the metal detector for the first time the DDV system has to be adjusted on the eXp 4000 If you purchased the DDV system together with the main unit the metal detector has already been calibrated in the optimal way Anyway you have the possibility at
39. xample worthless iron and steel objects Or people who are hunting for treasures and gold are able to exclude other materials with the help of this discriminator Figure 34 Adjustment of discrimination In figure 34 the regulator to adjust the discrimination is represented This regulator can filter certain materials Table 5 explains the adjustment in the case of normal ground conditions Adjustment Indicated materials All metallic objects Iron gold bronze silver aluminium Silver aluminium Aluminium Table 5 Standard adjustment of the discrimination Gold bronze silver aluminium When you adjust the regulator for discrimination on gold the detector reacts besides gold also on bronze silver and aluminium To find out if there is really gold in the ground you have to follow the following instructions 1 Switch the discriminator on gold and start your soil examinations until you reach a place where the detector reacts positive which means you can hear an accustical sound signal 2 Now switch the discriminator on silver and examine this place again Following there will be two possibilities The indications from table5 concern the use in normal type of soil In extreme conditions mineralisation salt deposits they can variate from this normal value User s manual eXp 4000 36 e the detector reacts positive the material under the ground is not gold but could be silver or aluminium e the de
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