GSSI Flex NX User manual

Flex NX Support
SIMPLE. FLEXIBLE. TRUSTED.
Quick Start Guide
MN73-190 Rev A
Flex NX Support
SIMPLE. FLEXIBLE. TRUSTED.
Quick Start Guide
MN73-190 Rev A
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Our promise to you is to provide comprehensive training,
unrivaled customer support and world class expertise. That’s why
your Flex NX comes with our industry-leading two-year warranty,
complimentary training, and technical support access. For more
information, visit us at www.geophysical.com.
Our team of dedicated technical trainers is ready
to work with users of all experience levels. GSSI
Academy classes are oered on a revolving
annual schedule. Check out the GSSI Academy
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We’re Committed to Your Success
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Have Questions?
Our promise to you is to provide comprehensive training,
unrivaled customer support and world class expertise. That’s why
your Flex NX comes with our industry-leading two-year warranty,
complimentary training, and technical support access. For more
information, visit us at www.geophysical.com.
Our team of dedicated technical trainers is ready
to work with users of all experience levels. GSSI
Academy classes are oered on a revolving
annual schedule. Check out the GSSI Academy
oerings at www.geophysical.com/gssi-academy.
We’re Committed to Your Success
We’ve Got Your Back

What’s Included
Flex NX Controller
FGFLEX NX
Transit Case
F-73-176
Lithium-Ion Battery (2X)
FGNX-BAT-3 CELL
2-Bay Charger
FGMODBC-NX
Extra RAM® Mount
RAM-238U
Quick Start Guide
MN73-190
Wrist Lanyard
F-73-159
What’s Included
Flex NX Controller
FGFLEX NX
Transit Case
F-73-176
Lithium-Ion Battery (2X)
FGNX-BAT-3 CELL
2-Bay Charger
FGMODBC-NX
Extra RAM® Mount
RAM-238U
Quick Start Guide
MN73-190
Wrist Lanyard
F-73-159

Optional NX Accessories
Telescoping Pole with RAM Grip - 0.5m-1.2m (1.7ft-4.0ft)
For use with Flex NX and NX25
FGNX-POLE
NX25 Wireless Satellite Antenna
FGNX25
Optional NX Accessories
Telescoping Pole with RAM Grip - 0.5m-1.2m (1.7ft-4.0ft)
For use with Flex NX and NX25
FGNX-POLE
NX25 Wireless Satellite Antenna
FGNX25
NX25 Lithium-Ion Battery (2X)
FGNX-BAT-2 CELL
NX25 Lithium-Ion Battery (2X)
FGNX-BAT-2 CELL

Flex NX Physical Features
Flex Vision
Positioning System
External USB Port
User Programmable Buttons
Power On/O
User Replaceable Wheels
with Individual Encoders
Removable High-Capacity
Lithium-Ion Battery
Universal RAM® (Size C)
Handle Mount
Flex NX Physical Features
Flex Vision
Positioning System
External USB Port
User Programmable Buttons
Power On/O
User Replaceable Wheels
with Individual Encoders
Removable High-Capacity
Lithium-Ion Battery
Universal RAM® (Size C)
Handle Mount

Flex NX Handle Adjustment
Your Flex NX features a fully adjustable and
removable handle. To adjust, simply loosen the
knob, reorient the handle, and tighten.
To remove the handle, fully loosen the knob.
360 degree range of
horizontal motion.
Vertical range of movement
is limited to prevent display
damage.
Flex NX Handle Adjustment
Your Flex NX features a fully adjustable and
removable handle. To adjust, simply loosen the
knob, reorient the handle, and tighten.
To remove the handle, fully loosen the knob.
360 degree range of
horizontal motion.
Vertical range of movement
is limited to prevent display
damage.

Flex NX and NX25 Attachments Flex NX and NX25 Attachments
Attaching the Telescoping Pole
Accessory (sold separately) to
Flex NX.
The NX25 Pole Mount Adapter and
Survey Wheel attachment locations are
interchangeable. Note: They can only
attach in orientations shown.
Engage the locking pin and insert the
right side, with the locking pin to the
left. Next, insert the locking pin side and
disengage the locking pin. To remove,
reverse the process.
The NX25 Pole Mount Adapter and
Survey Wheel attachment locations are
interchangeable. Note: They can only
attach in orientations shown.
Engage the locking pin and insert the
right side, with the locking pin to the
left. Next, insert the locking pin side and
disengage the locking pin. To remove,
reverse the process.
Attaching the Telescoping Pole
Accessory (sold separately) to NX25.
Attaching the Telescoping Pole
Accessory (sold separately) to NX25.
Attaching the Telescoping Pole
Accessory (sold separately) to
Flex NX.

Powering Flex NX
To insert the battery,
slide battery door latch
to left, and open the door.
Insert the battery in the
orientation shown.
Note: Battery contacts toward
Flex NX and facing upward.
Press both buttons to
Power On. Hold both
buttons to Power O.
Powering Flex NX
Note: Battery contacts toward
Flex NX and facing upward.
Press both buttons to
Power On. Hold both
buttons to Power O.
To insert the battery,
slide battery door latch
to left, and open the door.
Insert the battery in the
orientation shown.
Close the battery door and
ensure that the door latch is
fully engaged by pushing it
to the right.
Close the battery door and
ensure that the door latch is
fully engaged by pushing it
to the right.

Powering NX Accessory Antennas
Slide battery latch lock forward.
Use battery to push up on the
battery latch to insert.
Note: Battery can only be inserted
with battery contacts toward
NX25 and facing downward.
One-handed battery ejection:
Use thumb to press on battery
and index finger to slide the
battery latch lock. Pinching
fingers together will eject the
battery.
Press both buttons to
Power On. Hold both
buttons to Power O.
Powering NX Accessory Antennas
Slide battery latch lock forward.
Use battery to push up on the
battery latch to insert.
Note: Battery can only be inserted
with battery contacts toward
NX25 and facing downward.
One-handed battery ejection:
Use thumb to press on battery
and index finger to slide the
battery latch lock. Pinching
fingers together will eject the
battery.
Press both buttons to
Power On. Hold both
buttons to Power O.

Antenna / Laser Positions
Flex NX incorporates two individual GPR antennas:
AStandard Orientation antenna (in front)
and a Cross Polarized antenna (in back).
Red Lasers at center
points of Standard
Antenna
Green Lasers at center
points of Cross Polarized
Antenna
Each antenna has
three centered line
lasers for highly
accurate markouts.
The center of each
antenna is marked
with a colored
crosshair.
Each antenna has
three centered line
lasers for highly
accurate markouts.
The center of each
antenna is marked
with a colored
crosshair.
Scanning with both
antennas produces
a more detailed and
informative view of
concrete targets,
especially for
complex jobs.
Scanning with both
antennas produces
a more detailed and
informative view of
concrete targets,
especially for
complex jobs.
Forward
Direction
Forward
Direction
Antenna / Laser Positions
Flex NX incorporates two individual GPR antennas:
AStandard Orientation antenna (in front)
and a Cross Polarized antenna (in back).
Red Lasers at center
points of Standard
Antenna
Green Lasers at center
points of Cross Polarized
Antenna