TRANSIENT VIY5-37 Ground Penetrating Radar User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- TRANSIENT
Table of Contents
SAMRTECH LATAM VIY5-37
Ground Penetrating Radar
User Manual
Part 1. Equipment
FCC Notice (for U.S. Customers):
This device complies with part 15F of the FCC Rules:
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
- This device many not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, Including interference that may cause undesired operation
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Operation of this device is restricted to law enforcement, fire and rescue officials, scientific research institutes, commercial mining companies, construction companies and private parties operating on behalf of these groups. Operation by any other party is a violation of 47 U.S.C. § 301 and could subject the operator to serious legal penalties.
Coordination Requirements
(a) UWB imaging systems require coordination through the FCC before the
equipment may be used. The operator shall comply with any constraints on
equipment usage resulting from this coordination.
(b) The users of UWB imaging devices shall supply detailed operational areas
to the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology who shall coordinate this
information with the Federal Government through the National
Telecommunications and Information Administration. The information provided by
the UWB operator shall include the name, address and other pertinent contact
information of the user, the desired geographical area of operation, and the
FCC ID number and other nomenclature of the UWB device. This material shall be
submitted to the following address:
Frequency Coordination Branch, OET
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street, SW
Washington, D.C. 20554
ATTN: UWB Coordination
(d) Users of authorized, coordinated UWB systems may transfer them to other
qualified users and to different locations upon coordination of change of
ownership or location to the FCC and coordination with existing authorized
operations.
(e) The NTIA/FCC coordination report shall include any needed constraints that
apply to day-to-day operations. Such constraints could specify prohibited
areas of operations or areas located near authorized radio stations for which
additional coordination is required before operation of the UWB equipment. If
additional local coordination is required, a local coordination contact will
be provided.
Notice: Use of this device as a wall imaging system is prohibited by FCC
regulations.
For U.S. Customers
Ground Penetrating Radar Coordination Notice And Equipment Registration
Note: This form is only for Domestic United States users. The Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) requires that all users of GPR who purchased
antennas after July 15th, 2002 register their equipment and areas of
operation. It is required that you fill out this form and fax or mail to the
FCC.
Failure to do this is a violation of Federal law.
- Date:
- Company name:
- Address:
- Contact Information [contact name and phone number]:
- Area Of Operation [state(s)]:
- Equipment Identification:
Brand Name: Transient Technologies LLC.
Antenna Model No. (center frequency): List all antennas being registered.Model| Frequency| FCC ID
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Fax this form to the FCC at: 202-418-1944 Or
Mail to:
Frequency Coordination Branch, OET
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street, SW
Washington, D.C. 20554
ATTN: UWB Coordination
Do not send this information to Transient Technologies
General information
VIY5-37. New generation of Ground Penetrating Radars.
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is designed for non-destructive scanning and
inspecting of different structures and underground objects.
GPR can be applied by geophysicists, building companies, can be used in
different ecological investigations, utilities condition assessment (including
both metallic and non-metallic, plastic, concrete, asbestos pipes). Also the
equipment can be used for searching and mapping of: underground water sources
leaks, oil and other dangerous liquids underground pollutions; ground water
level.
VIY5-37 Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) has Dual Frequency antenna with central
frequencies of 300 MHz and 700 MHz.
This GPR combines the best features from both antennas: big depth penetrating
and high resolution.
VIY5-37 GPR allows user to reach depth of up to 8 meters in certain
conditions.
Application of VIY5 series GPR
VIY5-37
- Utilities mapping and detection (pipes, cables);
- Civil engineering surveys (building basements, cellars etc.);
- Search for buried waste products, and graves;
- Mapping and location of near surface voids, karst and other cavities;
- Determination of boundaries of petroleum contamination zones etc.
- Archaeology
- Forensic and security investigations.
Package options
Order information
VIY5-37 GPR can be ordered with three different options sets:
VIY5-37t. Handcart version.
- 300 & 700 MHz antenna unit
- Cart-46 Foldable Handcart
- SH5-300 Replaceable bottom protector
- DC5-1 Cable (1.5m)
- Charger
- Backpack
- User manual
VIY5-37m. Manual version.
- 300 & 700 MHz antenna unit
- Odometer VO-22
- SH5-300 Replaceable bottom protector
- Transportation pole
- DC5-2 Cable (2.5m)
- Charger
- Battery Box
- Backpack
- Laptop holder
- User manual
VIY5-37tm. Full version.
- 300 & 700 MHz antenna unit
- Cart-46 Foldable Handcart
- Odometer VO-22
- SH5-300 Replaceable bottom protector
- Transportation pole
- DC5-2 Cable (2.5m)
- DP5 Cable
- Battery Box
- Backpack
- Laptop holder
- User manual
Laptop is not included in any GPR set and should be purchased separately
List of Equipment and Accessories
| Item | View | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AB5-37 | 300&700 MHz dual frequency antenna unit with digital output, battery |
on board. Built-in inclinometers. Supports optional connection of GPS and
measuring wheels.
Cart-46| | GPR Handcart with bidirectional measuring wheel. Contains battery
on board. Designed to be used with VIY5-37, VIY5-300, VIY5-600 GPR
In case of Handcart version of VIY5-37, by default the battery is located inside Handcart’s compartment.
Battery Box| | Battery Box that contains a battery for supplying an antenna
unit. Included in a manual version of GPR.
Laptop holder| | Laptop holder, designed for fastening the laptop to the
operator’s backpack.
VO-22| | VO-22 is a bidirectional odometer (measuring wheel) that measures
traveled distance in both directions. Odometer can be mounted to an antenna
unit and should be electrically connected to the antenna by special connector.
Compatible with VIY5-125, VIY5-37, VIY5-300, VIY5-600 GPR
GPR Transportation pole| | The pole for transportation of antenna forward and
backward. Can be easily mounted to antenna. Designed to be used with VIY5-37,
VIY5-300, VIY5-600 GPR
SH5-300| | Protective bottom cover SH5-300, compatible with AB5-37 antenna
unit.
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Backpack| | The backpack for GPR antenna, accessories, laptop, and Battery
Box.
DC5-1 Cable| | Cable (1.5 m length) to connect DATA socket on the Handcart or
Battery Box to a laptop.
DC5-2 Cable| | Cable (2.5 m length) to connect DATA socket on the Handcart or
Battery Box to a laptop.
DP5 Cable| | Cable (2.5 m length) to transfer GPR data between Battery Box and
AB5-37 antenna unit.
Charger| | Charger for lead acid batteries. Included in all GPR sets.
Transportation Case| | Transportation case for Cart-46 with AB5-37 or AB5-300
antenna units.
Can be ordered optionally
GPS receiver| | External GPS receiver. GPS kit includes:
•GPS receiver
•GPR cable
•GPR adapter (10cm)
Synchro3 Planner| | Software package for VIY5 GPR sounding process control,
and also for processing and visualizing GPR data. Full software set can be
downloaded for free here: http://viy.ua/download/installMYSGPR.zip
Main components description
GPR consists of antenna unit connected via USB to a computer (laptop).
Operator controls antenna unit through VIY5 software.
Optionally user can use with GPR antenna:
- Cart-46 GPR Handcart with bidirectional odometer
- VO-22 bidirectional odometer
- GPS receiver
Handcart version
Picture below shows the general view of the version of VIY5-37 GPR with
Cart-46 Handcart.
The antenna unit is suspended under the Handcart on ropes.
Laptop should be placed on Handcart laptop holder.
We recommend to stick Velcro tape to the bottom of a laptop and a laptop
holder to not let laptop drop.
The antenna should be connected to the Handcart via EXT Handcart cable (built
on the Handcart).
Then DATA socket on the Handcart should be connected to USB port of operator’s
laptop via DC5-1 Cable.
Handcart odometer should be connected to Odometer socket on the antenna via
Handcart Odometer cable (built on the Handcart).
Bidirectional odometer is built into the right rear wheel of the Handcart.
If GPS is present, it should be connected to GPS socket on the antenna.
Antenna unit with Cart-46 Handcart
Manual version
Picture below shows general view of the manual version of VIY5-37 GPR with
VO-22 odometer and a transportation pole.
In this case the battery is placed in the Battery Box to make the antenna unit
lighter. The Battery Box can be carried inside the operator’s backpack.
Laptop can be placed on the laptop shelf that should be fastened to operator’s
backpack.
The antenna should be connected to the Battery Box via DP5 Cable.
DC5-2 Cable should be connected to DATA socket on the Battery Box and to USB
port of operator’s laptop.
Odometer should be connected to Odometer socket on the antenna unit.
If GPS is present, it should be connected to GPS socket on the antenna unit.
Antenna unit with odometer and transportation pole
VO-22 Measuring wheel (odometer)
VO-22 is a bidirectional measuring wheel (odometer) that can be mounted on the
antenna unit in manual version of this GPR. It can be mounted to the antenna
unit without any extra tools.
Cart-46 Handcart
Cart-46 is GPR Handcart that is designed to carry either AB5-37, AB5-300 or
AB5-600 antenna units.
It can be folded and deployed easily and within very short time. The
Handcart’s parts and laptop holder can be fixed with a help of eccentric
clamps.
The Handcart contains battery compartment, so user can use it to place GPR
battery while carrying antenna on board.
Also the Handcart has its own cables to connect odometer to antenna and to
connect EXT socket of antenna to the Handcart’s EXT socket.
DC5-1 Cable should be directly connected to antenna’s Data socket that is
located on antenna’s body.
Transportation pole
The transportation pole is a special handle that should be mounted to the
antenna unit to move antenna forward and backward during data acquisition
process.
Backpack for GPR accessories and laptop shelf
The backpack is included in each GPR set. The laptop shelf is an accessory
that should be used as a support for user’s laptop. The shelf can be fastened
to the backpack.
The backpack contains compartments for:
- GPR accessories (cables, charger, transport belt etc.)
- Odometer VO-22
- User’s laptop
- Laptop shelf
- Battery Box
Getting Started
Manual version of VIY5-37 GPR
Mounting Transportation pole and Odometer to antenna unit.
Mount transportation pole and odometer to the antenna unit and screw them
manually.
Push-pull connectors.
To connect push-pull connectors you should opent cap then match together
the white marks on a plug and a socket correspondingly and then insert the
plug by holding its housing.
To disconnect – just pull the plug ring back and disconnect it.
GPR power supply is turning on when DATA socket is connected to the socket
Do not pull the cable trying disconnect the plug. It may damage the
connectors!
Connecting antenna unit to a laptop
Connect DP5 Cable (black cable) to EXT socket on antenna unit and to EXT
socket on the Battery case.
Connect DC5-2 Cable (orange cable) to DATA socket on the Battery Box and to
USB port of a laptop.
Handcart version of VIY5-37 GPR
In Handcart version the antenna unit is installed into the Cart-46 Handcart.
Cart-46 Handcart
Foldable Cart-46 Handcart was created to carry an antenna unit during
survey.
The Cart-46 can be used either with VIY5-37, VIY5-600, or VIY5-300 antenna
units.
Before operating you should unfold Cart-46 to the working position.
Deploying Cart-46 Handcart
To unfold the Handcart you should loose an eccentric clamp and unfold the
Handcart. Then fix the clamp back.
The same way you should loose the eccentric clamp of laptop holder and set it
in the position that is the most convenient for work. Then fix the eccentric
clamp back.
We recommend to use Velcro tape to fix a laptop to the laptop holder. You can
stick some tape on the bottom of your laptop and another part of the tape – on
the laptop holder.
Plugging connectors
- Odometer connector and DATA connectors are clamped to the bottom of Cart-46.
- You should take them out from their holders.
- Connect big connector forward socket on antenna unit.
Connect small connector to odometer socket on antenna unit.
There are two identical small sockets for GPS and odometer.
You can connect either GPS or odometer to any of these sockets.
Color of Handcart’s cables may differ from the ones on the pictures
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Connect DC5-1 Cable to Data socket on the body of Handcart
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Connect another end of the DC5-1 Cable to USB port of your laptop.
Folding Cart-46 back to transport position
To fold the Cart-46 back to transport position you should perform all
described above in a reverse way.
You can either take an antenna out of the Handcart, or fold the Handcart
together with the antenna.
Mounting the antenna unit on the Cart-46 Handcart
- Place the antenna unit on a ground and insert mounting ropes into antenna’s mounting rings:
We recommend to make a loop on the rope around the ring to secure it there.
Place antenna under the Handcart.
From the bottom of the Handcart insert 4 ends of the rope into fastening slots
on the Handcart:
Adjust ropes the way that the bottom of the antenna almost touches the ground:
You need just tighten the rope into the slots. It will be fixed that way.
The bottom of the antenna should be parallel to ground.