Sensors & Software PDP1000 User manual

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The battery charger/AC adapter must only be connected to a power outlet which
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Table of Contents
1. Overview ................................................................................... 1
2. Getting Started .......................................................................... 3
2.1 Assembly 3
2.2 External GPS (optional) 7
2.3 Charging the Battery 8
2.4 Connections and Cable Management 8
2.5 Powering up the PDP 11
3. Navigating the Tablet .............................................................. 13
3.1 Wi-Fi Connectivity 15
3.2 Brightness 16
3.3 Battery Level 16
4. PDP Collection Software .......................................................... 19
4.1 Tools 21
4.1.1 System Config ..................................................................................................21
4.1.2 GPS .................................................................................................................24
4.1.3 Plot Options......................................................................................................26
4.1.4 File Management ...............................................................................................30
4.1.5 Sensor Test ......................................................................................................32
4.2 Collecting Data 35
4.2.1 Profile Mode......................................................................................................35
4.2.2 Stationary Mode ................................................................................................38
4.2.3 Warning Messages.............................................................................................39
4.3 Stats 40
4.4 Admin Settings 41
4.4.1 System Admin ..................................................................................................41
4.4.2 Software Update ...............................................................................................42
4.4.3 Network Settings...............................................................................................45
4.4.4 Locale Settings..................................................................................................46
4.4.5 Date and Time ..................................................................................................47
4.4.6 Logs ................................................................................................................48
5. Methodology............................................................................ 49
5.1 Importance of density measurements 49
5.2 How PDP works 49
5.3 Usage scenarios 49
5.3.1 Dielectric Permittivity (K) for uniformity ...............................................................50
5.3.2 Transforming Dielectric Permittivity (K) to density .................................................51
5.3.3 Transforming Dielectric Permittivity (K) to Site Specific Density ..............................52
5.4 Outputs 53
6. Exporting Data......................................................................... 55
6.1 Downloading Data 55
6.2 Downloaded files 56
6.3 PDP Summary report 57
6.4 Formatting USB Sticks 62
7. Troubleshooting & Product Care .............................................. 63
7.1 Battery 63
7.2 Cable Care 63
7.3 Connectivity Issues 64

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8. Parts & Components ................................................................ 65
9. Technical Specifications........................................................... 67
Health & Safety Certification...................................... A-1
GPR Emissions, Interference and Regulations ........... B-1
Instrument Interference............................................ C-1
Safety around Explosive Devices ...............................D-1
Wi-Fi Module .............................................................. E-1
Calibration ................................................................. F-1
Converting Permittivity to Density.............................G-1
Glossary ....................................................................H-1

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1. Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of a Pavement Density Profile (PDP) system. PDP
provides a way to measure density of newly laid asphalt over a large area rapidly,
in a non-invasive manner. Areas of high and low density can then be targeted for
further investigation or corrective action.
The PDP system works by transmitting a radio wave signal towards the ground
surface and detects the reflected wave, measuring the dielectric permittivity of the
near surface. This information is then converted into density, for real-time results.
Data can be acquired continuously along a line profile, or at discrete locations.
Data can be downloaded for processing and creating summary reports.
Features of the PDP include:
•Rugged, sunlight readable display tablet
•Wireless connection from tablet to PDP sensor
•Internal and optional external GPS receiver for georeferencing data
•Simple user interface providing results in real-time
•Different types of measurements can be displayed:
oRelative Permittivity
oDensity
oDensity –Site Specific bulk density
oRelative Density
oAir Void Content
•Data export via Wi-Fi
This manual references embedded software version V1.3.
For those users looking to post-process the data, please refer to the manual for the
PDP Toolkit PC Software.
A glossary of terms relating to PDP and asphalt density can be found in Appendix
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2. Getting Started
A fully assembled PDP system is shown in Figure 2-1. Follow the steps below to
assembly the PDP after you receive it.
Figure 2-1: Fully assembled PDP
2.1 Assembly
PDP is shipped nearly assembled, and only requires a few connections to be made.
Place the main cart handle onto the frame of the fiberglass cart (Figure 2-2), then
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Figure 2-2: Attaching the main handle to the cart frame.
Figure 2-3: Inserting pin to secure handle to cart
Place the PDP sensor onto the cart (Figure 2-4) and secure tightly using the two
straps on either end of the sensor (Figure 2-5). Make sure the ports on the PDP
sensor are facing the handle side.

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Figure 2-4: Place PDP sensor onto the cart frame
Figure 2-5: Secure PDP sensor with straps on either end

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Place the tablet into the docking station and secure by pressing down on the clamp
above until firmly secured (Figure 2-6).
Figure 2-6: Securing tablet to docking station
To remove the tablet, release the locking mechanism on the back side (Figure 2-7),
then remove the tablet.
Figure 2-7: Release locking mechanism to remove tablet

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2.2 External GPS (optional)
Insert the GPS mount into the PDP handle, as shown in Figure 2-8, and insert pin
through the hole to secure (Figure 2-9).
Figure 2-8: Inserting GPS mount
Figure 2-9: Securing GPS mount with pin

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Screw the Topcon GPS receiver onto the threaded GPS mount (Figure 2-10).
Figure 2-10: Screw the Topcon GPS receiver onto the GPS mount
2.3 Charging the Battery
Plug the battery charger into port #4 in Figure 2-11. Before using the PDP system
for the first time, the battery should be charged for at least 4 hours, so it is fully
charged. The charge indicator (#5 in Figure 2-11) will light up when charging and
turn off when it’s done.
2.4 Connections and Cable Management
There are a few connections that need to be made.
Figure 2-11: Labelled items on the PDP sensor. 1) GPS port 2) Odometer port
3) Power button 4) Battery charger port 5) Battery charge indicator
1. Connect the serial port end of the GPS cable into port #1 in Figure 2-11
2. Connect the odometer cable into port #2 in Figure 2-11
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