Accudata GVM-3 User manual

Accudata GVM-3 Ground Vibration Meter
2018 May, Rev 3
© Accudata Ltd
Aspect House, 48 The Spinney
Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3HW
Made in EU
RoHS compliant

Table of contents
LIMITED WARRANTY & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ...................................................... 1
LICENSE CONTRACT .............................................................................................................. 2
Software supplied with the equipment (for end-user) ................................................................. 2
Software License ......................................................................................................................... 2
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ....................................................................................... 4
WARNINGS ................................................................................................................................ 6
UNPACKING THE EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................. 7
Chapter 1 Use of the GVM-3 ...................................................................................................... 8
1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 9
1.1 Alphanumeric keyboard ................................................................................................. 12
1.2 Numeric keyboard .......................................................................................................... 13
2 Use of the GVM-3 .................................................................................................................. 14
2.1 Switch on ........................................................................................................................ 14
2.1.1 Tool bar ................................................................................................................... 15
2.1.2 Configuration information ...................................................................................... 17
2.1.3 Record panel ........................................................................................................... 18
2.1.4 Options tabs ............................................................................................................ 19
2.2 Record configuration panel ............................................................................................ 20
2.3 GVM-3 configuration panel ........................................................................................... 23
2.3.1 Channel configuration ............................................................................................ 24
2.3.2 Communications ..................................................................................................... 24
2.4 Show records panel ........................................................................................................ 31
2.5 Mail panel ....................................................................................................................... 33
2.6 Data transfer panel.......................................................................................................... 35
2.7 Status and information panel .......................................................................................... 36
2.8 Power save dialog ........................................................................................................... 38
2.9 Beacon options dialog .................................................................................................... 39
3 Communications module ....................................................................................................... 40
3.1 LAN or Wi-Fi connection configuration ........................................................................ 40
3.2 Access the WEB server .................................................................................................. 40
3.3 Access the FTP server .................................................................................................... 41
3.4 WEB server .................................................................................................................... 41
3.4.1 Home page. Equipment status ................................................................................ 43
3.4.2 Help ........................................................................................................................ 44
3.4.3 About ...................................................................................................................... 44
3.4.4 Show configuration ................................................................................................. 44
3.4.5 Change configuration ............................................................................................. 45
3.4.6 Alarm configuration ................................................................................................ 47
3.4.7 Real time data ......................................................................................................... 49
3.4.8 Show data ............................................................................................................... 50
3.4.9 Download data ........................................................................................................ 52
3.4.10 Delete records ....................................................................................................... 53
3.4.11 Security ................................................................................................................. 53
4 Special functions .................................................................................................................... 55
4.1 Auto power on ................................................................................................................ 55
4.2 Remove the fuse for equipment transportation .............................................................. 56
4.3 Reset the equipment ....................................................................................................... 56
Chapter 2 Analysis program ...................................................................................................... 58
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 59

2 Installation .............................................................................................................................. 59
3 Main window ......................................................................................................................... 59
4 Show loggers panel. ............................................................................................................... 62
5 Analysis panel. ....................................................................................................................... 63
5.1 Wave analysis ................................................................................................................. 64
5.2 FFT ................................................................................................................................. 66
5.3 Math functions ................................................................................................................ 66
5.4 Norm ............................................................................................................................... 68
6 Configuration options ............................................................................................................ 68
6.1 Main options ................................................................................................................... 69
6.2 Printer options ................................................................................................................ 70
6.3 Font configuration. ......................................................................................................... 71
6.4 Colour configuration. ..................................................................................................... 72
6.5 Norm configuration. ....................................................................................................... 73
7 Regression analysis. ............................................................................................................... 74
Chapter 3 Technical specifications ............................................................................................ 76
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................ 77

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LIMITED WARRANTY & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The Accudata GVM-3 is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under
normal use and service. The warranty period is twelve months and begins on the date of shipment. Parts, product
repairs and services are warranted for 90 days. This warranty extends only to the original buyer or end-user
customer of an authorized reseller, and does not apply to batteries or to any product which, in maker’s opinion,
has been misused, altered, neglected or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling.
Accudata Ltd warrants that software will operate substantially in accordance with its functional specifications for
90 days and that it has been properly recorded on non-defective media. Accudata Ltd does not warrant that
software will be error free or operate without interruption.
Accudata Ltd authorized resellers shall extend this warranty on new and unused products to end-
user customers only but have no authority to extend a greater or different warranty on behalf of Accudata Ltd.
Warranty support is available if product is purchased through an authorized sales outlet or if the Buyer has paid
the applicable international price. Accudata Ltd reserves the right to invoice the Buyer for importation costs of
repair/replacement parts when product purchased in one country is submitted for repair in another country.
Accudata Ltd’s warranty obligation is limited, at its option, to refund of the purchase price, free of
charge repair, or replacement of a defective product which is returned to an authorized service centre within the
warranty period.
To obtain warranty service, contact the seller of the product, with a description of the problem,
postage and insurance prepaid. Accudata Ltd assumes no risk for damage in transit. Following warranty repair, the
product will be returned to the buyer, transportation prepaid. If Accudata Ltd determines that the failure was
caused by misuse, alteration, accident or abnormal condition of operation or handling, it will provide an estimate
of repair costs and obtain authorization before commencing the work. Following repair, the product will be
returned to the buyer, transportation prepaid, and the buyer will be billed for the repair and return transportation
charges.
This warranty is the buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy and is in lieu of all other warranties, express
or implied, including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Accudata Ltd shall not be liable for any special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages or losses, including
loss of data, whether arising from breach of warranty or based on contract, tort, reliance or any other theory.
Since some countries or states do not allow limitation of the term of an implied warranty, or
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, the limitations and exclusions of this warranty
may not apply to every buyer. If any provision of this warranty is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of
competent jurisdiction, such holding will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision.

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LICENSE CONTRACT
Software supplied with the Accudata GVM-3(for end-user use)
This User License Contract establishes a legal agreement between you (individuals or legal entity) and
Accudata Ltd, respect to the product that is accompanied. Installing, copying or otherwise using the SOFTWARE,
or any UPDATE, you agree to be bound by the terms of this license. If you do not agree to the terms of this
license, you may not install, copy or use the software; however, you may return it to get a full refund.
Software License
The SOFTWARE is protected by laws and international treaties on copyright, other laws and treaties on
intellectual property. The Software is licensed, not sold.
1. LICENSE TO USE THE SOFTWARE
1.1. General License Grant. Accudata Ltd provides you as individual or legal entity, a personal
license, non-exclusive. You may install copies of the software on an unlimited number of computers
on your property for your exclusive use, provided that such holder is an individual or legal entity.
1.2. Documentation. This contract gives you as an individual or legal entity, a personal non-
exclusive license to make and use an unlimited number of copies of any documentation, provided
that copies are used only for personal use and not republish or distribute (both paper and electronic
copies) outside the offices of the user.
1.3. Storage / Network Use. You may also store or install a copy of the SOFTWARE on a storage
device, such as a network server, which is used only to install or run the software on computers used
by end-users in accordance with Section 1.1. A single license for the SOFTWARE may not be shared
or used concurrently by other end-users.
2. DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS
2.1. Limitations on Reverse Engineering, de-compilation and disassembly. You may not use reverse
engineer techniques, decompile or disassemble the SOFTWARE
2.2. Rental. You may not rent, lease or lend the SOFTWARE.
2.3. Marks. This contract does not provide you any rights in relation to trademarks.
2.4. Technical Support Services. Accudata Ltd may provide technical support services for the
SOFTWARE. The technical information provided by you to Accudata Ltd as part of support services,
may be used by it for commercial purposes, even for product support and development. However,
this information is not used so that you are personally identified.
2.5. Transfer Software. The initial user of the SOFTWARE may make one permanent transfer of this
Agreement and SOFTWARE only directly to an end-user. This transfer must include the SOFTWARE
(including all component parts, the media and printed materials, any updates and this Agreement.
This transfer may not involve a deposit or any indirect transfer. The cessionary of this transfer must
achieve the terms of this Agreement, including the obligation not transfer this Agreement and the
SOFTWARE. This SOFTWARE may be only transferred with the Seismograph that accompanies it,
in this case, the initial user must uninstall all copies of it.
2.6. Separation of Components. The SOFTWARE is granted as a single product license. Its
component parts cannot be separated to use by more than one user.
2.7. Termination. Without prejudice to any other right, Accudata Ltd may end this Agreement if you
breach the terms and conditions. In this case, you must destroy all copies of the SOFTWARE and all
component parts.
3. COPYRIGHT. The ownership and copyright of the SOFTWARE, the accompanying printed materials and
copies of it belongs to their authors. The ownership and intellectual property rights related to the content
which you can be accessed through the use of the SOFTWARE are owned by the respective owner and
may be protected by intellectual property laws or other laws and treaties on intellectual property. This
Agreement does not grant you any rights on its content, Accudata Ltd reserves all rights not expressly
granted.

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4. LIMITED WARRANTY. Except with respect to the REDISTRIBUTABLES, which are provided "as is"
without warranty of any kind, Accudata Ltd warrants that (a) the SOFTWARE will perform in
accordance with the accompanying printed materials for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of
receipt and (b) all Technical Support Services provided by Accudata Ltd, made commercially reasonable
efforts to solve any problem. Insofar permitted by applicable law, the implied warranties with respect to
the SOFTWARE PRODUCT are limited to ninety (90) days. Some states / jurisdictions do not allow
limitations on the duration of implied warranty, so the above limitation may not apply.
5. CUSTOMER RESOURCES. The responsibility of Accudata Ltd and its exclusive resources, at the option
of it, is (a) refund the paid price, if it is applicable, or (b) repair or replacement of the SOFTWARE
PRODUCT that does not achieve the Limited Warranty and returned with a copy of your receipt. This
Limited Warranty is void if malfunction of the SOFTWARE is due to accident, abuse or misuse. Any
replacement SOFTWARE will be guaranteed the greater of time remaining until the expiration of the
original warranty or thirty (30) days.
6. NO OTHER WARRANTIES. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Accudata Ltd and its
suppliers shall not be responsible for any warranty or condition, either express or implied, including but
not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, ownership and
non-infringement with respect to the software and the provision or failure technical support services.
This limited warranty gives you specific rights. You may have other rights which may vary from state /
jurisdiction to state / jurisdiction.
7. LIMITATION OF RESPONSABILITY. Insofar permitted by applicable law, in no case Accudata Ltd, or
its suppliers be liable for any special, incidental, indirect or consequential damages whatsoever
(including without limitation damages for lost profits, business interruption, loss of business information
or other pecuniary loss) which may arise from the use or inability to use the software product or the
failure to provide technical support services, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For the Accudata GVM-3 Ground Vibration Meter
Based on test results using appropriate standards, the product conforms to:
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
Standards used:
EN 61000-6-1 Electromagnetic Compatibility. Immunity for residential, commercial and light-industrial
environments.
EN 61000-6-3 Electromagnetic compatibility. Emission standard for residential, commercial and light-
industrial environments.
The tests have been performed in a typical configuration.
This Conformity is indicated by the symbol , “Conformité européenne”

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Warning
Read the documentation carefully before using Accudata GVM-3.
Safety instructions
Warning or precaution notes are included throughout the manual, when they are applicable.
A precaution identifies actions and situations that can produce damage to the measurement instrument.
A warning identifies actions and situations that involve risk for the user of the GVM-3.
Follow the instructions of the manual at all times in order to use the seismograph in a safe way.
The use of the Accudata GVM-3 in a way which is not specified in the manual
does not guarantee its protection.
The protection range of this the Accudata GVM-3 is IP-54. In order to ensure this protection you must follow
these procedures:
 Always use the plugs caps.
 If using the Net plug (RJ45), serial Plug or USB plug in wet or dirty environments use a protection
connector, available from your supplier.
 When connecting power, geophones, microphone, etc. check that the plug is correctly screwed in.
 Use a drop of oil in the thread of the plugs if necessary.

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WARNINGS
Battery: This Accudata GVM-3 uses Lithium-Ion Batteries. Do not use in environments not
listed in the equipment specifications and / or in corrosive environments. Do not place the Accudata
GVM-3 near heat sources, high temperature environments, direct sunlight, ovens or pressurized
containers. Do not expose to temperatures over 60 ºC (140 ºF) otherwise, the battery could be damaged
and cause acid to leak, warming and possible fire or explosion. Do not drill or open the battery. If the
battery has leaked acid and contact is made with it, wash immediately with water and seek medical
advice.
Charging temperature: 0º C to +45 ºC
Working temperature: -10 ºC to +55 ºC
Storage temperature (short term): -20 ºC to +60 ºC
Storage temperature (long term): -20 ºC to +25 ºC
The battery must be recycled or disposed of properly. Only use the power supply provided with
the equipment.
WEEE Directive
This symbol means that the Accudata GVM-3 is not domestic waste.
According to directive 2012/19/EU for waste of electric and electronic equipment
(WEEE), the equipment cannot be disposed of as normal waste. Return the GVM-3 to
the seller or deposit it in an authorised recycling point.

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UNPACKING THE ACCUDATA GVM-3
The pack contains the following items:
 Shipment box.
 Accudata GVM-3.
 12 V Power supply
 User manual
 Data processing software
 USB cable.
 Carrying case.
Optional items may include:
 Tri-axial block of geophones 2-250 Hz with one spike. (Standard option).
 Tri-axial block of geophones 1-315 Hz with 3 spikes.
 Air over-pressure microphone, with support (Standard option).
 Other transducers (Hydrophones, accelerometers, etc.).
 Printer.
 Router.
 Cable extension.
 Etc.
Note: The integral rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries are provided charged.
However the batteries should be fully charged before first using the GVM-3. For
safety reasons during transport the fuse may have been removed and must be re-fitted
before operating the GVM-3.

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Chapter 1
Use of the Accudata GVM-3

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1 Introduction
Depending on the options chosen when the GVM-3 was purchased, some parts of this manual
may not be applicable.
The front panel is shown below:
The numbers show:
1. TFT screen with touch panel: Precaution. Do not use excessive force. Gently press on
the panel with a fingertip or the plastic stylus pen provided. Never use sharp objects
such as pencils.
2. Bulb light symbol: Switches the screen on. In order to save batteries, the light will
switch off after a period of time without use. Activate the background light at any time
by pushing this key.
3. On key: Press to switch on the GVM-3.
4. Trigger key: Use this key to force a trigger while the GVM-3 is recording (it will not
function when in Bar-graph only mode).
5. Arrow keys: Use these keys to move the cursor through the screen “as a mouse”. Use
the arrows for precision movements.
6. Click key: Used as a “left mouse click”.
7. Power LED: Lights up when connected to an external power supply.
8. On LED: Blinks when the GVM-3 is on.
9. Record / Status LED: This LED provides the following information:
 While turning on:
◦ Fast blink (10 blinks per second): Low battery. The GVM-3 will abort the
switch on in order to avoid battery damage.
◦ Slow blink (2 blinks per second): Normal power on.
 After power is on:
◦ Blinking: The GVM-3 is recording.
10. Battery charge LED: On while the battery is charging.

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The transducers and power connectors are on the left hand side, as shown below:
The numbers show:
1. Power plug: Used for,
◦ 12 V Power supply.
◦ External trigger. (An external device is needed, please contact your distributor if
required).
◦ Power supply for external devices, e.g. a router. (A special plug is required).
2. Channels 1-3: Connection for Tri-axial Block 1 or channels 1, 2 and 3.
3. Channels 4-6: Connection for Tri-axial Block 2 or channels 4, 5 and 6 (Only on 7
channel equipment)
4. Channel 4 (4 channel version) or Channel 7 (7 channel version): This channel is used in
the standard version for the low frequency air over-pressure microphone.
The LAN (RJ-45 connector) and Serial Port (DB9 Connector) are on the right hand side, as
shown below:
1
2
3
4
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The numbers show:
1. LAN connector: Used to connect to the Internet (a router is needed).
2. Serial connector: Used to connect to a printer or to the GVM-Alert two-stage wireless
alarm system.
Note: These plugs are only available if the NET module, printer module or GVM-Alert options
have been purchased.
The back of the GVM-3 has the connectors shown below:
The numbers show:
1. USB Host connector: Used with an external USB memory stick to transfer the data or
the WiFi adapter. Do not use this connector with a computer!
2. USB Client connector: Used for a direct link to a computer. The GVM-3 will be
identified as an external drive. For this operation use the USB cable provided.
3. SD Card connector: Use this connector with a micro SD card. The SD card can be used
to transfer data from the equipment to the card.
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1.1 Alphanumeric keyboard
To use a box that requires alphanumeric characters, the following dialog screen will appear:
The keys are:
Deletes all the characters in the string.
Deletes only one character in the string.
Changes from lowercase to uppercase or to special characters.
Accepts the string and exit.

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1.2 Numeric keyboard
When a value needs to be numerical, the following dialog box will appear:
The “C” key is used to delete a number and “Enter” is used to accept the value and exit.

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2 Using the GVM-3
2.1 Switch on
To switch on the GVM-3 press the “ON” key. The GVM-3 will take from 20-25 seconds to
initialise. Note: The GVM-3 periodically performs a disk check that may take between 1 & 2 minutes.
The disk check operation is not a regular event, but the extended start up time does not indicate an
equipment malfunction.
After switching on the, the screen below is shown:
Please note the warning and check the options on the tool bar (explained later).

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The options for this screen are:
1. Tool bar
2. Configuration information
3. Record panel
4. Option tabs.
2.1.1 Tool bar
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1. Switch off button: Switches off the GVM-3.
2. Date: Time & date.
3. Power save: Enables or disables the power saving mode. See the power saving option for more
information.
4. Logger to file: Enables or disables the logger to file. When the logger is in use, one text file will
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be generated under the “loggers” folder. This file will have all the operations and records
captured by the GVM-3. The format of this file is “yyyymmdd-sn.log”, where yyyy is the year,
mm the month, dd the day and sn the serial number of the GVM-3. The file is a text file. You
can open it with any program that can read this type of file.
5. Logger to printer: To use this logger, the printer module must already be installed. This logger
sends the same information as the “logger file”, to an external printer.
6. Logger to mail: To use this logger the communications module must be installed. This logger
sends e-mails to your e-mail address with the status of the GVM-3 and / or the records
captured. See the communications section for more information.
7. Logger to “Beacon”: Use this logger with a “Beacon” external device. See the “Beacon”
section for more information.
8. Battery level: This icon shows the battery charge level. Click this icon and a message box will
appear with numerical information indicating the level.
9. Clock: Shows the time of the inbuilt clock. Click on the clock and a time & date dialog will
appear. See the clock section for more information.