PASI GEA24 User manual

PASI
User Manual
Seismograph GEA24
P.A.S.I srl –via Galliari 5/E –10125 TORINO –Italy
Tel. [phone] –Fax [phone] - E-mail [email protected]
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1.Table of Contents
1. Table of Contents......................................................................................................3
2. Important Notice.......................................................................................................6
3. Warranty and safety instructions ..............................................................................8
4. Introduction.............................................................................................................10
Contents......................................................................................................................10
5. How to use..............................................................................................................12
Hardware elements .....................................................................................................12
Hardware Connection .................................................................................................13
Power supply...............................................................................................................14
6. Full description of graphical interface and functionality........................................15
6.1 Homepage ........................................................................................................15
6.1.1 Connecting the instrument Gea24 to the PC.............................................16
6.1.2 Setting the acquisition configuration template .........................................17
6.2 System Configuration.......................................................................................17
6.2.1 Configuration of linear measurement unit................................................17
6.2.2 Configuring geophones sensitivity unit of measure .................................18
6.2.3 Configuring SEG2 preferences.................................................................18
6.2.4 Configuration of the SEG2 file directory .................................................19
6.3 Configuring acquisition parameters.................................................................19
6.3.1 Configuration window of the lines (Lines configurations).......................20
6.3.2 Data collection configuration window (Acquisition configuration).........23
6.3.3 Geophone configuration Window.............................................................29
6.3.4 Viewing and changing the configuration of a single geophone (only for
GEA24 embedded PC)............................................................................................30
6.3.5 Changing parameters on all geophones ....................................................32
6.3.6 Saving a Configuration.............................................................................34
6.4 Acquisition Procedure......................................................................................34

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6.4.1 Geophone noise monitoring......................................................................34
6.4.2 Trigger Window........................................................................................36
6.4.3 The "Acquisition in progress" window.....................................................38
6.4.4 Stacking.....................................................................................................38
6.4.5 Display of acquired data............................................................................39
6.4.6 Applying filters .........................................................................................43
6.4.7 Stacking Configuration .............................................................................43
6.5 Data Backup .....................................................................................................44
6.5.1 Viewing and entering SEG2 parameters...................................................45
6.5.2 Entering the name of the SEG2 file ..........................................................46
6.6 Data and Configuration File Management/managing configuration and data
files 47
6.6.1 Viewing an SEG2 file ...............................................................................47
6.6.2 Eliminating the configuration template.....................................................48
6.7 Exporting data files (only for embedded PC)...................................................48
6.8 Software upgrade (only for embedded PC)......................................................48
6.9 Multiple passive acquisitions............................................................................49
6.10 Recovery after unexpected situations...............................................................50
6.10.1 Active acquisition with stacking...............................................................51
6.10.2 Continuous Passive Acquisition................................................................52
6.10.3 Multiple passive acquisition......................................................................52
Appendix A.....................................................................................................................54
Technical Specifications .............................................................................................54
Appendix B .....................................................................................................................55
How to place the piezoelectric shock sensor...............................................................55
Appendix C .....................................................................................................................56
Trigger connector........................................................................................................56
Appendix D.....................................................................................................................57
Connection schemes....................................................................................................57
48 Channel seismograph –12 Channels cables ......................................................57
48 Channel seismograph –24 Channels cables ......................................................58
Line Connections.....................................................................................................59

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2.Important Notice
All right to this manual are owned solely by P.A.S.I. srl. All rights reserved. The copying
of this manual (without the written permission from the owner) by printing, copying,
recording or by any other means, or the full or partial translation of the manual to any
other language, including all programming languages, using any electrical, mechanical,
magnetic, optical, manual or other methods or device is forbidden.
P.A.S.I. reserves the right to change the technical specifications or functions of its products,
or to discontinue the manufacture of any of its products or to discontinue the support of any
of its products, without any written announcement and urges its customers to ensure, that the
information at their disposal is valid.
P.A.S.I. software and programs are delivered “as is”. The manufacturer does not grant any
kind of warranty including guarantees on suitability and applicability to a certain application.
Under no circumstances is the manufacturer or the developer of a program responsible for
any possible damage caused by the use of a program.
P.A.S.I. products have not been designed to be used in any way or applications other than
those mentioned.
This guide refers to “GEA24” SW version 2.0.2, Firmware version 2.5, HW library version
2.6.
Torino, ITALIA 2016
Copyright: 2016 P.A.S.I. srl

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Important Notice

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3.Warranty and safety instructions
Read these instructions carefully before using the product:
-Warranty will be void, if the product is used in any ways that is in contradiction
with the instructions given in this manual.
-Warranty will be void if the seismograph has been tampered with.
-The device must be used only according to the instructions described in this
manual. Faultless and safe operation of the device can be guaranteed only if the
transport, storage, handling and operation of the device is appropriate.
-To prevent damage, use only original accessories or approved by PASI srl.
-The box is waterproof only if closed. When a suitable location has been selected
for the seismograph, it must be ensured that no water can get into the device under
any conditions. Direct sunlight is also to be avoided for long period. It is not
recommended that the seismograph is installed on a strongly vibrating surface.

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4.Introduction
The seismograph GEA24 is a device designed and assembled by P.A.S.I. srl, a leading
company in Italy in the production of instruments for geology and geophysics.
This guide details the technical specifications and how to use the device. Please follow
these guidelines.
Contents
Chapter 5, How to use - the system as regards the hardware.
Chapter 6, Full description of graphical interface and functionality- all the features in
detail offered by the system.
Appendix A, technical characteristics of the system.
Appendix B, how to place the piezoelectric shock sensor.
Appendix C, Trigger connector.
Appendix D, Connection schemes.