Guideline Geo MALA GroundExplorer HDR Series User manual

MALÅ GroundExplorer HDR Series
User Manual
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Our Thanks...
Thank you for choosing Guideline Geo and MALÅ as your Ground Penetrating Radar solution
provider. The very core of our corporate philosophy is to provide our users with the very best
products, support and services. Our development team is committed to providing you with the
most technologically advanced and easy-to-use GPR products with the capability to meet your
needs for efficiency and productivity now, and into the future.
Whether this is your first MALÅ product, or an addition to the MALÅ collection, we believe that a
small investment of your time, to familiarize yourself with the product by reading this manual, will
be rewarded with a significant increase in productivity and satisfaction.
At Guideline Geo, we welcome comments concerning the use and experience with our products,
as well as the contents and usefulness of this manual.
Guideline Geo team

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Guideline Geo | MALÅ
Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written
consent of Guideline Geo. Your rights to the software are governed by the accompanying software
license agreement. The MALÅ logo is a trademark of Guideline Geo registered in Sweden and
other countries.
The product described in this document is subject to continuous developments and
improvements. All particulars of the product and its use contained in this document are given by
Guideline Geo in good faith. However, all warranties implied or expressed, including but not
limited to implied warranties or merchantability, or fitness for purpose, are excluded. This
document is intended only to assist the reader in the use of the product and every effort has
been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. Guideline Geo shall not be
liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of any information in this document, or any
error or omission in such information, or any incorrect use of the product.
Guideline Geo, the MALÅ logo, are trademarks of Guideline Geo, registered in Sweden and other
countries. Other company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their
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constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. Guideline Geo assumes no
responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products.
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172 66 Sundbyberg
www. guidelinegeo.com
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Table of Contents
Our Thanks... ..........................................................................................................................2
Table of Contents.....................................................................................................................4
Preface ...................................................................................................................................6
About this Manual ................................................................................................................6
Additional Resources............................................................................................................6
Feedback.............................................................................................................................6
Safety and Compliance User Notices ........................................................................................7
Get Ready. Set up. Go..............................................................................................................8
MALÅ GroundExplorer (GX) HDR Features ............................................................................8
Advantages compared to conventional GPR technology..........................................................8
Accessories and Optional Extras ...............................................................................................9
MALÅ GX HDR Rough Terrain Cart (RTC)..............................................................................9
MALÅ Controller Holder and Towing Options .........................................................................9
Additional Battery and charger............................................................................................10
Shipping Cases ..................................................................................................................10
Measuring Wheels and Devices...........................................................................................10
Others ...............................................................................................................................10
Unpack. Inspect. Register......................................................................................................11
Repacking and Shipping.....................................................................................................12
Registering MALÅ GX HDR .................................................................................................12
System Assembly and Set Up.................................................................................................13
Connecting it all up ............................................................................................................14
Connect data cable to the GX controller ...........................................................................14
Connect the data cable to the antenna.............................................................................14
Mount the battery to the antenna.....................................................................................14
Connect the encoder wheel to the antenna. .....................................................................15
Power up........................................................................................................................15
Power down....................................................................................................................15
Antenna LED Indicators......................................................................................................16
Antenna Battery Maintenance and Charging........................................................................16
Powering the GX antenna/controller from the optional battery bag or other external battery
source............................................................................................................................18
Charging the GX Controller..................................................................................................18
User Interface........................................................................................................................19
Start Menu.........................................................................................................................20

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Navigating the Menus and Options......................................................................................20
Main 2D Project Menu........................................................................................................21
Zoom Function...................................................................................................................22
Main Menu Icons ...............................................................................................................22
Measurement Parameters Menu.........................................................................................24
Acquisition Parameters Menu .............................................................................................26
Wheels Edit and Calibration Menu.......................................................................................27
Wheels Edit Options ...........................................................................................................28
Display Parameters Menu...................................................................................................29
Operating Instructions............................................................................................................30
2D Project..........................................................................................................................31
3D Grid Project ..................................................................................................................33
Creating a 3D Project......................................................................................................33
ObjectMapper Project.........................................................................................................39
Creating an Object Mapper Project................................................................................39
Object Mapper Measurements with Baseline.................................................................41
Object Mapper measurements with GPS..........................................................................43
Continuing an Object Mapper measurements Project .......................................................44
Positioning Menu............................................................................................................44
File Manager ..................................................................................................................45
MALÅ GeoDrone 80 Project ................................................................................................46
System Menu.....................................................................................................................47
GPS options and settings....................................................................................................49
WiFi options and settings....................................................................................................51
WiFi Connection .............................................................................................................51
Wire WiFi Channel Selection............................................................................................52
Restoring Missing Traces ................................................................................................53
WiFi Initiation via Wire.....................................................................................................54
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................55
System Malfunctions ..........................................................................................................55
Service and Repairs ...........................................................................................................56
Technical Support...............................................................................................................56
Technical Specification ...........................................................................................................57

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Preface
About this Manual
This manual is written for the end user of the product and explains how to set up and configure
the product, as well as providing detailed instruction on its use. Basic theory for Ground
Penetration Radar is outlined to help the operator understand the underlying technology.
References for thorough discussions of this topic and applications for the technology are also
presented.
Known issues and limitations, precautions, best practices and tips are also presented so that the
most efficient and productive use can be achieved.
Additional Resources
GPR Training www.guidelinegeo.com/1105-2
GPR Applications www.guidelinegeo.com/technical-support
GPR Case Studies www.guidelinegeo.com/solutions/case-stories
Feedback
Feedback regarding the contents of this manual or the product may be sent using any of the
following channels.
Phone (Sweden) [phone]
Phone (USA) [phone]
Phone (China) [phone]
Phone (Malaysia) [phone]
Phone (Australia) [phone]
Web www.guidelinegeo.com

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Safety and Compliance User Notices
This GPR-device is certified according to FCC, subpart 15, IC RSS-220 and ETSI EN 302 066-
1&2.
According to the regulations stated in ETSI EN 302 066-1 (European
Telecommunication Standards Institute):
The control unit should not be left ON when leaving the system unattended. It should always be
turned OFF when not in use.
The antennas should point towards the ground, walls etc. during measurement and not towards
the air.
The antennas should be kept in close proximity to the media under investigation.
Canadian and US regulations state that whenever GPR antennas are in use
the following notes apply:
This Ground Penetrating Radar device shall be operated only when in contact with or within 1 m
of the ground.
Only law enforcement agencies, scientific research institutes, commercial mining companies,
construction companies and emergency rescue or firefighting organizations shall use this Ground
Penetrating Radar Device.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standards. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference and (2) this device
must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
French translations:
Cet instrument de Géoradar se devra d’être opéré seulement en contact à même le sol ou en
deça d’un mètre du sol.
Cet instrument de Géoradar se devra d’être utilisé seulement par les agences chargées de
l’application de la loi, les instituts de recherches scientifiques, les compagnies minières à buts
lucratifs, les compagnies de construction et les organisations responsables pour le sauvetage et
la lutte contre les incendies.
Cet instrument répond aux exigences de la licence avec Industrie Canada- exempt des standards
RSS. L ‘opération est sujette aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) Cetinstrument ne peut pas
causer une interférence et (2) cet instrument se doit d’accepter quelque interférence que ce soit,
incluant une interférence qui pourrait causer une opération non-souhaitable de l’instrument.

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Get Ready. Set up. Go
This section walks through the steps for getting ready, setting up and basic operation of your new
MALÅ GX HDR. Information is also available on what to do in case the equipment may have been
damaged during shipment.
Note: If a defect in the equipment is discovered, make sure to contact MALÅ Geoscience prior to
use and follow the instructions for Repacking and Shipping in this section.
MALÅ GroundExplorer (GX) HDR Features
The HDR-series (High Dynamic Range) is the latest addition to Guideline Geo´s versatile MALÅ
product range. It is a completely new design, based on patented cutting edge technology. These
new antennas are not just an upgrade of earlier designs; they represent a leap in GPR
technology, not seen in the past 15 years.
Advantages compared to conventional GPR technology
•Real-time sampling technology – HDR enabled
•Significantly faster data acquisition rates
•Greater signal-to-noise ratio
•Increased bandwidth
•Unprecedented dynamic range and resolution
•32 bit data output
•Greater depth penetration
•Better detection capabilities

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Accessories and Optional Extras
MALÅ GX HDR Rough Terrain Cart (RTC)
MALÅ Rough Terrain cart is a robust carrier for Guideline Geo Shielded Antennas designed to
handle rough GPR surveying. The cart is suitable for Guideline Geos shielded antennas 160, 450
and 750 MHz. Visit our website for more information.
MALÅ Controller Holder and Towing Options
Controller holder, rough terrain skid plate, tow attachment and tow handle.

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Additional Battery and charger
Additional Li-ion Battery Pack 12 V (5 Hour) for the MALÅ GX HDR.
Shipping Cases
Robust shipping cases for the MALÅ GX Controller and accessories.
Measuring Wheels and Devices
GX Measuring Wheel
GX Spring-loaded Wheel
String Encoder
Others
To the GX system there is also a GPS bracket and extension pole for easy attachment of a GPS
antenna on the GPR antenna.