GSSI UtilityScan DF User manual

UtilityScan®DF
Quick Start Guide
MN72-489 Rev G

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UtilityScan®DF Quick Start Guide
A Fast Check List for Field Operation
UtilityScan® DF ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
Section 1: Getting Started.................................................................................................................................... 2
Keyboard and Snipping Capability ..................................................................................................................2
Toughpad Information .........................................................................................................................................3
Standard Icons .........................................................................................................................................................4
Display Channel (Frequency) Icons..................................................................................................................4
Powering and Booting Up...................................................................................................................................5
Powering Down.......................................................................................................................................................7
Section 2: 2D Data Collection and Playback.................................................................................................. 8
New Project Mode and Last Project Mode....................................................................................................8
Configuring the Main Menu Options (Right Pane of the Screen) ..................................................... 12
Collecting 2D Data............................................................................................................................................... 24
2D Data Playback Mode .................................................................................................................................... 28
Section 3: 3D Data Collection and Playback................................................................................................32
Playback 3D Data ................................................................................................................................................. 41
Appendix A: Dielectrics of Common Materials (Soil Conditions) .........................................................48
Appendix B: Examples of Some Common Objects ...................................................................................49
Appendix C: Glossary of Terms ........................................................................................................................54
Appendix D: Connect and Configure GPS....................................................................................................58

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Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. hereinafter referred to as GSSI, warrants that for a period of 24 months from the
delivery date to the original purchaser this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. EXCEPT
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pre-paid, without alteration or further damage, and which in GSSI's judgment, were defective or became defective during
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the GSSI Customer Service Manager who will assign an RMA number. Be sure to have the serial number of the unit
available
Regulatory Information
Please see the GSSI Manual CD or our website, www.geophysical.com/regulatoryinformation.htm, for current
information and FCC Registration Form, including:
•FCC Notice for U.S. Customer
•Canadian Requirements for RSS-220
•Declaration of CE Conformance

UtilityScan DF Quick Start Guide Page 1
UtilityScan®DF
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Control Unit (Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1)
2Ethernet Cable
3Dual Frequency Antenna with battery
42 Wheel Cart with front antenna mount,
Or
54 Wheel Cart with capsule and foam insert
for antenna

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Section 1: Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing a UtilityScan DF from GSSI! The UtilityScan DF incorporates our innovative dual-frequency
digital antenna (300 and 800 MHz) and an easy-to-use touchscreen interface to view shallow and deep targets
simultaneously in a single scan. You can also take advantage of GSSI’s world-renowned versatility and use our excellent
350 MHz HyperStacking antenna with the same control tablet and cart.
GSSI application support and training services are also at your disposal. Simply call [phone] or email
[e-mail] with questions. We’d love to hear from you!
Keyboard and Snipping Capability
The Panasonic FZ-G1 Toughpad®is designed to be used as a touch screen. You may use your fingers to tap on an icon
or menu option, or you may use the attached stylus pen.
Snipping Tool: Press the A2 button once to open the Windows®Snipping Tool.
Keyboard:There is keyboard capability on the
Toughpad. To access the keyboard press and hold the
A2 button until the keyboard appears. You may exit
the keyboard by tapping on the “X” located on the
upper right-hand corner of the keyboard.

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Toughpad Information
Power Indicator
•Green: Power is on.
•Blinking Green:Sleep Mode.
•Blinking Green and Orange: Cannot power on or resume due to low temperature.
Battery Indicator: A fully charged battery should last between 10-12 hours. Charging the battery takes
approximately 4 hours.
•Not lit:Battery is not being charged.
•Orange:Charging.
•Green:Fully charged.
•Red:Remaining power is 9% or less.
•Blinking Orange:Battery can temporarily not be charged because the internal temperature is too high.
Note: If the Toughpad battery dies and the system shuts down during data collection
you will need to recharge the battery. All of the data collected to the point of the
system shutting down was saved and can be retrieved from the project folder.

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Standard Icons
There are icons that will perform the same function throughout the system. They are as follows:
•Change values up or down, or highlight menu options or files.
•Accept the value.
•Test the value.
•Cancel.
The icons will display as red or white, depending upon whether or not it was the most recent selected option.
An icon will appear blue if it is hovered over with the stylus pen.
Display Channel (Frequency) Icons
These icons will indicate what type of display is on the screen. Also, by tapping on them, the display will change
according to which one is selected.
•High Frequency (800 mhz)
•Low Frequency (300 mhz)
•Blend
•All Three