GSSI UtilityScan DF User manual

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UtilityScanTM DF
Quick Start Guide
A Fast Check List For Field Operation
Section 1: Getting Started.................................................................................................................................... 2
Keyboard Capability...............................................................................................................................................2
ToughBook Information.......................................................................................................................................3
Standard Icons .........................................................................................................................................................4
Display Channel (Frequency) Icons..................................................................................................................4
Powering and Booting Up...................................................................................................................................5
Powering Down.......................................................................................................................................................7
Section 2: Playback Only, New Project, and Last Project Modes ............................................................ 8
Playback Only Mode ..............................................................................................................................................8
New Project Mode and Last Project Mode................................................................................................. 20
Collecting Data ..................................................................................................................................................... 32
Appendix A: Cart and Antenna Assembly Instructions............................................................................35
Appendix B: Battery Charger Information....................................................................................................42
Appendix C: Dielectrics of Common Materials (Soil Conditions) .........................................................43
Appendix D: Examples of Some Common Objects...................................................................................44
Appendix E: Glossary of Terms.........................................................................................................................49

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UtilityScanTM DF
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Control Unit (ToughBook H2)
22.0 m Control Cable
34 Wheel Cart
4Foam Insert and Dual Frequency
Antenna with battery inside the
Capsule
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Section 1: Getting Started
Keyboard Capability
The Panasonic CF-H2 ToughBook 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.
There is also keyboard capability on the screen of the ToughBook. A keyboard “Tab” is located
at the top left side of the screen. You may tap on the tab and a full keyboard will slide to the
middle of the screen.
At times, when data input (typing) is needed, you may simply tap on the white area of the screen
where text and/or numbers may be input. A small keyboard will appear on the screen. Tap on
the small keyboard and a large keyboard is displayed. Simply tap on the appropriate keys and
tap Returnwhen you are done.
You may exit the keyboard by tapping on the “X” located on the upper right hand corner of the keyboard.
Small Keyboard

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ToughBook Information
•The lights under the battery (1 and 2) indicate how much power is left in each battery. The lights will be green,
yellow and red.
•A battery may be replaced while the system is on. The system will run off of one battery while the other one is
being replaced.

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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.
Display Channel (Frequency) Icons
These icons will indicate what type of display is on the screen. Also, by tapping on them, will change the display
accordingly
•High Frequency (800 mhz)
•Low Frequency (300 mhz)
•Blend
•All Three

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Powering and Booting Up
1Assemble the cart as shown in Appendix A: Cart Assembly Instructions.
Important:Antenna battery must be attached to the antenna before continuing to Step 2.
2To power up the system:
a) Press and hold the power button on the ToughBook for
about 2 seconds until a green light illuminates above the
power button. A green light will blink on the antenna
during the system boot up. It will be off when the boot up
process is complete. This green light will illuminate when
communication is re-established.
b) After a few seconds, when the system boot up is complete,
the UtilityScan DF Start Screen is displayed.
c) Tap either:
•A1 Icon or press the A1 button to start.
•A5 Icon or press the A5 button to update system
software.

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3Select (by tapping) one of three Modes:
•Playback Only:To playback data previously collected and saved.
•New Project:To configure and collect data for a new project.
•Last Project:Collect data using the same configuration as the last project.
Note: If there is no communication between the ToughBook and the antenna, or there is no antenna attached to
the ToughBook, “New Project” and “Last Project” will display as “No Antenna Found”. The green light on the
antenna will illuminate if communication is established.
Communication Established with Antenna No Communication Established with Antenna

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Powering Down
It is essential that these steps are followed in order when powering down the system.
Failure to do so may result in boot-up issues*.
1Tap on System Options.
2Tap on System Shutdown.
3Tap either:
•Exit:Close Application to return to start screen. At this point,
press and hold the power button for about 3 seconds.
The system will shut down properly.
•Power Off:Close Application and turn OFF System power.
The system will automatically shut down. (Recommended)
* If the system was not powered down properly and before the next time you
power up, you must remove and disconnect the battery on the antenna, the re-
connect it. This will turn the antenna off, then back on. You can now power
up normally.

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Section 2: Playback Only, New Project, and Last Project Modes
Playback Only Mode
The Playback Only mode allows you to view and edit data previously collected and
saved.
After selecting Playback Only, select which file you would like to review:
a) Tap on the arrows to highlight a file.
b) Tap on the Select Icon to select or de-select a file.
c) Tap on the Accept Icon.
You will see the data in the O-Scope view change as if the data is
scrolling across the screen. You may stop the scrolling by tapping on
the Stop Icon (This will toggle between Stop Icon and Preview File
Icon. The Preview File Icon will continue the scrolling).
The Screen is divided into three sections: Data View (O-Scope), Main
Menu located at the right pane of the screen, and the Sub-Menu located
at the bottom of the screen.