Face Dipstick 2277 User manual

Dipstick2277 Road Profiler
Operator's Manual
with
RoadFaceData Collection Program 6.7x
And RoadFace 6.1x
April 2017
Face Construction Technologies
427 West 35th Street
Norfolk, Virginia 23508
[phone]
1-800-FNUMBER
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OVERVIEW OF THE DIPSTICK®2277
Operation
The Dipstick2277 is the latest in the 2200 series of Dipsticks. It has all the benefits of the earlier 2000, 2200 and
2272, plus some important new features.
The Dipstick2277 Road Profiler stands on two support legs. The operator simply "walks" the Dipstickalong a survey
line alternately pivoting the instrument about each leg. Two digital displays show the elevation difference between the
Dipstick'stwo support legs. Audible and visual signals alert the operator when each elevation difference reading is
measured and automatically recorded.
Advantages
The Dipstick2277 Auto-Read Road Profiler is a totally integrated data collection instrument that provides a fast and
accurate method of measuring roads, bridges, and runways.
Extraordinarily bright tablet screen –brighter and easier to read in sunlight than a smart phone. (NEW)
Uses an embedded virtual keyboard so there is no chance of getting water or sweat into the keyboard (NEW)
Instantly calculates IRI on-site
Instantly produces graphs on-site
"Drag & Drop" downloading to desktop or laptop computer
Automatic electronic zeroing
Print reports to any network or direct printer using the RoadFace analysis program
Is delivered as a complete kit in a custom Zero Haliburton case –everything you need.
Fast, Easy and Compact
Measure, analyze and report up to 1200 ft per hour
Instant on-slab IRI analysis
Complete kit is sized as carry-on luggage
Is extremely fast, efficient and accurate
—this is the fastest Dipstick®ever
Accurate
IRI and elevation data proven over millions of measurements
Class I instrument approved by state, federal and foreign governments
This instrument is used to calibrate other profiling instruments
The most accurate floor measuring instrument made
Comes with QC Test data and instructions on how to self-test, so you never need to send it to us for
calibration.
Versatile Road Instrument
Only Dipstickcan be stepped over cords, rebar and debris
Only Dipstickcan be used to set forms
Only Dipstickcan be used to check beams and girders
Everything Included
LED Voltmeter for measuring Battery Handle voltage is built into the Handle Mount (NEW)
Much larger and much brighter tablet viewing screen (NEW)
Windows®CE 6 tablet and Windowscompatible software for your PC included (NEW)
Rechargeable on-board power system
Comes equipped with a Windows CE version 6 touch screen tablet computer
Works with all Windows®operating systems including Windows®10
Blazing fast "Drag and Drop" data transfer to your PC
Print from your PC to any printer - network or local, B & W or color
Many Reports created for you which can be edited in your favorite word processing software
Touch screen & virtual keyboard interface
Includes the latest RoadFace™analysis program and the 2277 RFCollect™ program

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual shows you how to collect data with the Dipstick®2277, as well as how to process
and report the data. It will show you how to manipulate the data on either the 2277 Windows
CE 6 touch-screen 2277 Tablet that mounts on the Dipstick®, or on the RoadFace analysis
software that resides on your desktop or laptop PC.
The Dipstick's Windows CE tablet runs the RFCollect program (RFCollect) which allows you
to collect, edit, and report your data. Because the editing portions of the menu on the Windows
CE tablet is virtually identical with the RoadFace analysis program on your desktop PC, the
menus and commands are nearly identical. Chapter 5 of this manual will identify any
differences and explain how to operate in either the RFCollect program (RFCollect_2277) or
the RoadFace desktop analysis program.
This manual is laid out in the order that you will probably use the program - first collect some
data, then process and report it.
If you want to collect some new data, and if you have never done this before, you should read
Chapters 1, 2, and 3 in this manual. These are quite short –Chapters 1 & 2 are only 4 pages
each, with lots of photos & diagrams.
If you just want to process/edit/report some existing data, you can skip to Chapter 5,
Processing Data.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW OF THE DIPSTICK®2277 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
THE DS2277 KIT PARTS LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
ASSEMBLING THE DIPSTICK®2277 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
ZEROING THE DIPSTICK®2277 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
QUICK START DATA COLLECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
DATA COLLECTION (Expanded Details) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
PROCESSING DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Selecting and Deselecting Runs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 thru 5-9
THE 2277 TABLET COMPUTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Transferring Data to Your Desktop PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
DIPSTICK®CARE AND OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
DATA COLLECTION BIAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Collecting Data in Wheelpaths. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Appendix A
Dipstick®Capabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Appendix B
Elevation Studies & 3-D Topo Maps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix C
Dipstick®Hints & Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Appendix D
Checking Calibration and using your Test Track. . . . . . . . . . . . .Appendix E

DIPSTICK®2277PARTS LIST
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It’s important that you learn to identify each part of the DS2277 Kit.
Please inspect each part carefully. If any parts are missing or appear damaged, call The Face Companies at
1-800-FNUMBER or (757-624-2121) immediately.
Cables, Software, Manuals and the Warranty are all found under the top foam lid of the Dipstick®case.
Item Description Units per Kit
1. Dipstick®unit with Moon Feet attached……………..………………………….. 1
2. 2277 Tablet and Clamp Assembly with beeper and LED Voltmeter…………… 1
3. Handle Assembly (2 Pcs) ………..……………………..…………………………. 1
4. Tape Measure…………………………………………………....…………………. 1
5. AC Adapter for Dipstick®…………………………………….…………………. 1
6. AC Adapter for 2277 Tablet……………………………..……….…….…..……… 1
7. Allen Wrenches, 7/64”, 1/8”, 5/32”& 1/16”…………………………..………….. 4
8. Open End Wrench, 7/16” x 3/8” ………………………….………………………. 1
9. Marking Crayon………………………………...…………………………………… 1
10. Dipstick®Connector Cable ("Coily Cord")…….………….……………………... 1
11. SD Card Reader ………………………………...…..………………………………… 1
12. Dipstick®Operator’s Manual………..………..……………..………………………. 1
13. Leg Extensions…………………………….........………..…………………..………. 1 pr
14. Software CD (RoadFace, RFCollect_2277).………………………………..……….... 1

DIPSTICK®2277 PARTS LIST
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The Dipstick2277 Case
Behind the Top Foam Lid

Introduction to the 2277 Tablet Computer
READ THIS NOW
The 2277 tablet computer used on the Dipstick®is different from anything you have used before.
Read these two pages before doing anything else, and read Chapter 6 (all about the 2277 Tablet)
as soon as you can. Here’s what you need to know right now:
1. When you turn off the computer,
press and hold the On/Off button until you see this icon.
This is very important. Remember this and do this.
If you simply press and release the ON/Off button, the tablet will close the screen but will keep
running and will burn up power while it does this. The next time you try to turn it on, it will be
dead. If you try to turn it on but it does not come on when you press the On/Off button, almost
certainly you have not actually turned it off, but you have only turned off the screen.
Press and hold the On/Off button until you see this icon.
AC Power Socket
(on side)
(on side)
Stylus
RFDC startup Icon
Power
Properties
Brightness control
Calibrate Stylus
Power Indicator
(green/red/black)
Reset Button
Rubber
Port Cover
Face Co. SD Card
(on side)
On/Off Button
Touch Screen
“Get Desktop” Icon
“Get Keyboard” Icon

Introduction to the 2277 Tablet Computer
2. The 2277 Tablet is brighter than anything you have ever used before. You can read it easily
in bright sunlight. It takes power to keep the screen this bright, so you’ll need to keep track of
the power in the computer battery and the Handle Battery. You can check the computer’s
power by double-tapping the Power Properties icon, and you can see the power in the
Handle Battery by watching the LED voltmeter. You can get a quick check on the computer
power by looking at the Red/Green/Black power indicator. Green means the tablet is fully
charged, red means that the computer is being recharged from an outside source, (the AC
Adaptor or the Handle Battery) and black means that the tablet is running on its own power.
(no external power available) The Power Properties and the LED voltmeter provide the
details. The Red/Green/Black power indicator is only a rough quick check.
3. You should adjust the brightness by double-tapping the Backlight Control. Turn it all the
way up for use outside in bright sunlight, and turn it down for use indoors. Turning it down
will greatly extend the life of the computer battery and Handle Battery.
4. The most important thing to remember is to press and hold the On/Off button until you
see this icon.
5. Any time you remove and replace the Face Company SD card, be sure to put the card in as
shown in the photos below, with the face of the SD card towards the ground.

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