MALA Easy Locator HDR User manual
MALÅ Easy
Locator HDR
User Manual
Guide for Operating MALÅ Easy Locator HDR
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MALÅ Easy Locator HDR User Manual
by MALÅ Geoscience
MALÅ Geoscience Press
MALÅ Geoscience
MALÅ Geoscience
Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of MALÅ
Geoscience. Your rights to the software are governed by the accompanying software license agreement.The MALÅ
Geoscience logo is a trademark of MALÅ Geoscience, registered in the Sweden and other countries.
The product described in this document is subject to continuous developments and improvements. All particulars of the
product and itsuse contained in this document are given by MALÅ Geoscience 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. MALÅ Geoscience shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising
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MALÅ Geoscience
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www.malags.com
Release Date Version Description
3/5/2013 1.0 Initial release
Table of Contents
4
Preface 8
About this Manual 9
Conventions 10
Additional Resources 12
Feedback 13
Get Ready. Set up. Go 14
MALÅ Easy Locator HDR Features 15
Accessories and Optional Features 18
Unpack. Inspect. Register 20
Repacking and Shipping 21
Registering MALÅ Easy Locator HDR 21
System Assembly and Set Up 22
Hardware Assembly 22
Mounting MALÅ Easy Locator HDR on the optional MALA RTC (Rough Ter-
rain Cart) 23
Connecting it all up 25
Height adjustment 28
Safety and Compliance 29
Technical Specification 30
Operating Instructions 31
Data Acquisition 32
Data Interpretation 35
Hyperbolic Signatures 35
Detecting differing materials and sizes of features 36
Screenshot Option 41
GPS Option 43
Setting GPS Makers 44
Exporting data and Google Earth 46
Setting up the GPS 48
Hyperbola Fitting 50
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 54
Equipment Maintenance 55
Battery maintenance and handling 55
Equipment handling and storage 56
Antenna calibration 56
Software updates 56
Monitor Software Upgrade 57
Troubleshooting - Frequently Answered Questions 58
About this Manual
This manual is written for the end user of the product and explains how to set up and con-
figure 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 underlining
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.
Conventions
Typographical
The following typographical conventions are used in this document:
Convention Meaning or Use Example
Arial Bold Menu commands or dia-
log labels
Draw object with frame
Warning: Used to alert to a poten-
tial issue Warning: Care should
be taken when remov-
ing this cable
Tip: Tips and best practices Tip: Higher data pre-
cision can be
obtained if vehicle
speeds are keep
below 60 mph.
Note: Additional information
regarding the current
topic
Note: The velocity
can be determined
either by Migration or
Hyperbola fitting.
Example: An example for the use
of the functionality
under discussion
EX A M P L E :
This function
can be used
to create com-
plete shapes
as shown
here.
Online Document
The following conventions are used in this document:
Convention Meaning or Use Example
Glossary term1Linked to a glossary
term. The definition is
displayed in a pop up
box when the cursor is
allowed to hover over
the term.
User the Background
removal tool to remove
noise2from the GPR profile.
Expandable text
Content goes here
Allows title and bullet
points to be expanded
to reveal related con-
tent.
Detects metallic and non-
metallic utilities
GPR is the only technology
available that does not
require a physical con-
nection to the utility, nor does
it rely on radiating elec-
tromagnetic (EM) fields that
may or may not be present or
detectable.
Gold, underlined text Hyperlink to another
resource (external or
internal)
Go to www.malags.com for
the latest software download
1Example
2Typical GPR reflection profiles contain noise and unwanted reflections that are produced by antenna
"ringing", differences in the coupling of energy with the ground, multiple reflections that occur between
the antenna and the ground surface and system and background "noise".
Additional Resources
Resource Location Description
GPRTraining www.malags.com/Support/Training Information about
regularly scheduled
Ground Penetrating
Radar (GPR) train-
ing seminars at our
offices in Sweden,
USA, China, Malay-
sia and Australia.
GPR Applications www.malag-
s.com/Resources/Applications
Detailed information
about the various
applications of
Ground Penetrating
Radar across dis-
ciplines including
civil engineering,
geoscience, arche-
ology, law enforce-
ment and education.
GPR Case Studies www.malags.com/Resources/Case-
Studies
Database of case
studies using
Ground Penetrating
Radar in industries
including con-
struction, mining,
homeland security,
education and
archaeology .
GPR White Paper www.malags.com/Resources/White-
Papers
Database of tech-
nical papers dealing
with the application
of Ground Pen-
etrating Radar in
industries including
construction, mining,
homeland security,
education and
archaeology .
GPR FAQ www.malags.com/Support/FAQ Knowledgebase for
Ground Penetrating
Radar.
Get Ready. Set up. Go
This section walks through the steps for getting ready, setting up and basic operation of
your new MALÅ Easy Locator 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 Easy Locator HDR Features 15
Accessories and Optional Features 18
Unpack. Inspect. Register 20
System Assembly and Set Up 22
Height adjustment 28
Safety and Compliance 29
Technical Specification 30
MALÅ Easy Locator HDR Features
MALÅ Easy Locator HDR is precision engineered to harness all the power of GPR in one
easy-to-use system that is dedicated to locating buried utilities.
These are some of the reason locating professional prefer MALÅ Easy Locator HDR:
Detects metallic and non-metallic utilities
Locating professionals know the difficulties associated with non-metallic utilities and that
conventional locating tools leave you a few pieces short. Let the MALÅ Easy Locator help
you fill in the missing pieces.
GPR is the only technology available that does not require a physical connection to the
utility, nor does it rely on radiating electromagnetic (EM) fields that may or may not be
present or detectable.
Foldable frame
The hinged shaft design allows the MALÅ Easy Locator HDR to be folded, creating a
more compact package for efficient transportation and storage.
Quick and easy GPR system
The MALÅ Easy Locator HDR is an easy to use, entry level Ground Penetrating Radar
(GPR) system designed to meet your utility locating needs. The MALÅ Easy Locator
HDR is the tool of choice for those who need to quickly and easily identify the presence of
buried utility infrastructure.
Efficiency and simplicity
The MALÅ Easy Locator HDR as well as the user interface is designed for efficiency and
simplicity consistent with the needs of the utility locating industry.
Operation with a combined push-turn knob1to control the program flow is unmatched
in the field in terms of simplicity. Pressing and turning the knob activates the various
menus after they are highlighted--it's that simple!
1The push-turn knob is fitted to MALÅ monitors and acts in a similar way to a computer mouse allowing
the user to navigate menus and update data. Rotating the knob either allows sequential scrolling
through menu options to make a menu selection or changes selected parameter values. Pressing the
knob either executes the currently selected menu option or sets the value of the selected parameter.
Accessories and Optional Features
MALÅ Rough Terrain Cart (RTC)
MALA RTC is a robust carrier for MALÅ Shielded Antennas designed to handle rough
GPR surveying. Visit our website for more information about the MALA RTC.
Screenshot Option
The Screenshot Option add-on is available for the MALÅ Easy Locator HDR monitor.
With the Screenshot Option activated, it is possible to save GPR profiles that are dis-
played on the monitor's screen. See the Screenshot Option section for more details on
this feature.
Additional Battery
Additional Li-ion Battery Pack 12 V (3.5H) for the MALÅ Easy Locator HDR. Contact
Unpack. Inspect. Register
Great care should be taken when unpacking the equipment. Be sure to verify the con-
tents shown on the packing list and inspect the equipment and accessories for any loose
parts or other damage.
The standard MALÅ Easy Locator HDR should include some or all of the following com-
ponents.
Note: The packing list that is included with the shipment should be read careful and any dis-
crepancy should be reported to our sales department at www.malags.com/corporate/contact
Note: All packing material should be kept in the event that any damage occurred during ship-
ping.
File any claim for shipping damage with the carrier immediately after discovery of the
damage and before the equipment is put into use. Any claims for missing equipment or
parts should be filed with MALÅ Geoscience within fourteen (14) business days from the
receipt of the equipment.
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