SubSurface Instruments LC-5000 User manual

(1) Attach the antenna or antenna base with cable +
antenna to the preamplifier, and turn on the
power of the main unit and the preamplifiers.
(2) Check the following on the main unit screen.
During daylight saving time, tap ‘Equipment Settings’
from the menu and enable daylight saving time.
GPS-equipped digital 4-point real-time leak noise correlator
Model: LC-5000 Simple Operation Manual <Basic Correlation Method>
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OK?
OK?
OK? OK?
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ON！
ON！
ON！
(4) If the antenna is attached directly to the
preamplifier, replace the antenna of the preamplifier
with the antenna base of the extension cable, and set
up the preamplifier and antenna.
(5) Press the filter switch to set the filter items.
When the auto filter is executed, select the leak
position detection screen from the menu.
(3) Press the preamplifier switch to check and set the
preamplifier conditions.
Tap
Tap
The display changes to DST ON and
the clock advances by one hour. You
will not be able to change the time
zone at this stage.
Adjust time zone
before turning on DST.
Setting
Tap
Tap
Close
Tap

(6) Press the correlation switch to start the
correlation process.
(7) After confirming the waveform, press the
correlation switch to stop the correlation
and tap the graph
GPS-equipped digital 4-point real-time leak noise correlator
Model: LC-5000 Simple Operation Manual <Basic Correlation Method>
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Indicates that correlation processing is progress.
The number on the right represents the addition
number of correlations and gradually increases.
Start the correlation
(8) Switch to the multiple correlation screen.
To set the piping conditions, check the
combination of preamplifiers that are
correlated, and tap the screen.
(9) Be switched to the single screen of correlation
again.
Tap
Stop the correlation
■Indicates correlation stop.
The additional number of counts
is stopped for the correlation.
Tap
(10) Press the "Setting pipe conditions" switch to
set the piping conditions.
(11) Press the correlation switch again to start
the correlation process.
Tap the preamplifier number to select
and set the piping conditions for other
combinations besides preamplifier 1
and preamplifier 2.
Tap
Tap
Close
Tap
Start correlation
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(12) When correlation results are obtained, press
the correlation switch to stop, and check the
correlated position.
(13) Save to SD card.
GPS-equipped digital 4-point real-time leak noise correlator
Model: LC-5000 Simple Operation Manual <Basic Correlation Method>
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Stop correlation
Tap
Tap
Tap
Tap
Indicating that the data is
saved in file number 001.
Note：To check the saved data, press the menu
switch and tap "Data processing".
Tap “Leakage location data".
File number 001 is the first saved data.
Tap the file number, then tap the “Data display”
to be shown the correlation graph of the saved
data.
<NOTE>
File number 000 is an automatically generate
file, and each time the correlation is started
and stopped, the same file as the latest saved
data is overwritten.
For example, when the latest saved data is at 003,
the data at 000 is recorded as same data as 003
in order to the internal function processing.
Tap
Tap
Represents the saved data.
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GPS-equipped digital 4-point real-time leak noise correlator
Model: LC-5000 Simple Operation Manual <Explanation of Display>
LED displays of preamplifier on quick logger mode. Display description of the main unit LCD panel.
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The preamplifier will automatically power off in about 9
minutes when data collection is performed from the logging
data pickup enabled state. After collecting data, turn off the
main unit and preamp once.
The recording data is stored in the preamplifier when the
logging data is performed enabled state, and the power can
be turned off. However, the data will be overwritten when the
logger mode is executed again.
(1) Battery level in the main unit.
(2) Preamplifier in communication.
(3) Headphone connection in progress.
(4) SD card being inserted
(5) Number of addition times of correlation
(6) Wireless indicator.
(7) Current date and time.
(8) Correlation waveform (single or multiple)
(9) Main unit reception strength, data arrival rate.
(10) Preamplifier reception strength, remaining battery
power.
NOTE
Turn on
Blinking
Turn off
Status (Operation flow of Quick Logger Mode) LCD Display
After starting
After turning on the quick logger mode with
the main unit
During logging
(Including waiting for the 2nd and 3rd time)
Waiting for main unit communication
Status that logging data can be transferred
After sucking up (power off automatically)
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(4) Tap the Quick mode.
(5) Select any operation mode.
GPS-equipped digital 4-point real-time leak noise correlator
Model: LC-5000 Simple Operation Manual <Logger Mode - Quick mode>
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OK?
OK? OK?
(1) Attach the antenna to the preamplifier and turn
on the power of the main unit and the preamplifier.
(2) Check the following on the main unit screen.
During daylight saving time, tap ‘Equipment Settings’
from the menu and enable daylight saving time.
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ON！
ON！
ON！
Tap
(3) Press the menu switch and tap the logger mode.
Tap
Tap
The display changes to DST ON and
the clock advances by one hour. You
will not be able to change the time
zone.
Adjust time zone
before turning on DST.
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(6) Enter the time until recording starts.
(Set after 3 to 30 minutes)
(7) Transit to the preamplifier setting screen.
Check the settings and tap Send Settings.
GPS-equipped digital 4-point real-time leak noise correlator
Model: LC-5000 Simple Operation Manual <Logger Mode - Quick mode>
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(8) Make sure that all the LEDs of the preamplifier
are lit.
(9) Remove the antenna of preamp and install
its preamplifier.
At this time, in order to prevent damage due to
flooding, cover the antenna connector with the
attached cap to make it completely waterproof.
(10) Recording will start at the specified time.
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(11) When the recording is finished, the LED of the
preamplifier will be as follows. In the place where
the radio wave from the main unit reaches, it
becomes like (13).
(12) Attach again the antenna to the preamplifier and
bring it near the main unit. At this time, leave the
power of the preamplifier and the main unit
turned on.
(13) The post-processing of the quick mode is
performed, and the LED of the preamplifier is
as follows. Make sure that the LEDs on all preamps
you have installed look like this.
(14) Check that three or more antennas are shown
for the preamplifier symbol at the bottom of
the screen. At this time, the data arrival rate next
to the antenna is not displayed.
Confirm 3 or more antenna marks.
Turn on Blinking Turn off
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(15) Press the menu switch and tap Logger Data
Collection.
(16) Check the file number and tap Start Collection.
GPS-equipped digital 4-point real-time leak noise correlator
Model: LC-5000 Simple Operation Manual <Logger Mode - Quick mode>
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Tap
OK?
Tap
(17) While collecting data, confirm that all preamp
numbers installed in the message screen are
displayed. A radio reach rate of 75% or higher is
desirable. If the radio reach rate is less than 75%
during collection, the warning display will flash.
Tap ‘CANCEL’, move the location, and start over
from (14).
If you exit without pressing ‘CANCEL’, the following
screen will appear. If you want to collect data again,
move to a place with a good wireless environment
and tap ‘RETRY’.
Press Cancel to return to the Logger Data Collection
screen. Files that can be collected normally are
displayed in black, and files with missing data are
displayed in red.
OK?
Confirm that the reach
rate is 75% or more.
(18) Check the file number of the collected (saved)
data.
(19) When the collection is completed, press the
menu switch to display the menu screen and
tap Data processing.
OK?
Tap
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GPS-equipped digital 4-point real-time leak noise correlator
Model: LC-5000 Simple Operation Manual <Logger Mode - Quick mode>
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(20) Tap the recording data.
(21) Tap the saved file number and tap
Re-correlation.
Tap
Tap
OK?
(22) Displays a Quick menu.
(23) Tap the replay button ▶. After a while,
the correlation graph will be displayed.
Tap
▶Indicates that the recorded data is
being played.
The number on the right represents
the addition number of times of
correlation and gradually increases.
(24) After playing the recorded data, tap the graph.
(25) Switches to the multiple correlation screen.
To set the piping conditions, check the
combination of preamplifiers that are correlated
and tap the screen.
■Indicates that the recorded data is stopped.
The correlation addition stops the calculation.
Tap
Tap
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GPS-equipped digital 4-point real-time leak noise correlator
Model: LC-5000 Simple Operation Manual <Logger Mode - Quick mode>
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(26) Switch to the single correlation screen again.
(27) Setting for piping conditions press the switch
to set the piping conditions.
(28) Display the Quick menu.
Tap
Tap
Close
Tap
By tapping the preamplifier number, you can
select and set piping conditions for combinations
other than preamplifiers 1 and 2.
Tap
(29) Tap the replay button▶to display the correlation
graph. Check the correlation position.
(30) Save to SD card.
Tap
Tap
Tap
Indicates that the file is saved
in file number 001.
(31) After executing the logger mode, turn off the
power of the main unit and the preamp once.
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(3) Check the following on the main unit screen.
During daylight saving time, tap ‘Equipment Settings’
from the menu and enable daylight saving time.
GPS-equipped digital 4-point real-time leak noise correlator
Model: LC-5000 Simple Operation Manual <Logger Mode –High precision>
(1) Attach the antenna to the preamplifier and turn
on the power of the main unit and the preamplifier.
(2) Since the preamplifier receives weak radio waves
from artificial satellites, take it outdoors. Please do it
in a place where you can see the sky and there is
nothing blocking your view such as buildings. Wait
for the LED for GPS among the 4 LEDs to switch from
blinking to lit out. It may take 5 to 10 minutes to
synchronize the GPS signal from the satellite with
the preamplifier.
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ON！
ON！
ON！
GPS LED：Blinking
GPS LED：Lighting
Finished
Waiting
Power supply LED
Tap
OK?
OK?
OK? OK?
(4) Press the menu switch and tap the logger mode.
Tap
Tap
The display changes to DST ON and
the clock advances by one hour. You
will not be able to change the time
zone.
Adjust time zone
before turning on DST.
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Model: LC-5000 Simple Operation Manual <Logger Mode –High precision>
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(5) Tap the Quick mode.
(6) Select any operation mode.
(7) Enter the recording start time. (24-hour display)
(8) Transit to the preamplifier setting screen.
Check the setting contents and tap "Send settings".
Tap
(9) When all the LEDs of the preamplifier light up,
turn off the power of the main unit.
(10) Install the preamplifier.
At this time, in order to prevent damage due to
flooding, cover the antenna connector with the
attached cap to make it completely waterproof.
(11) Recording will start at the specified time.
OFF！
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(12) Recording and post-processing are complete
when all lights except the power LED of the
preamplifier go out.
The power of the preamplifier is automatically
turned off.
(13) Attach the antenna to the preamplifier again
and turn on the power of the main unit and
the preamplifier.
(14) Check that three or more antenna symbols
of the preamplifiers are shown at the bottom
of the screen.
GPS-equipped digital 4-point real-time leak noise correlator
Model: LC-5000 Simple Operation Manual <Logger Mode –High precision>
OFF！
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ON！
ON！
ON！
Check 3 or more
antenna marks
(15) Press the menu switch and tap Logger-data
collection.
(16) Check the file number and tap Start Collection.
Tap
Tap
OK?
(17) While collecting data, confirm that all preamp
numbers installed in the message screen are
displayed. A radio reach rate of 75% or higher is
desirable. If the delivery rate is less than 75%
during collection, the warning display will flash.
Tap Cancel, move the location, and start over from
(14).
If you exit without pressing ‘CANCEL’, the following
screen will appear. If you want to collect data again,
move to a place with a good wireless environment and
tap ‘RETRY’.
Press Cancel to return to the Logger Data Collection
screen. Files that can be collected normally are displayed
in black, and files with missing data are displayed in red.
Display warning and
target file number
when delivery rate is
less than 75%
OK?
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GPS-equipped digital 4-point real-time leak noise correlator
Model: LC-5000 Simple Operation Manual <Logger Mode –High precision>
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Tap
OK?
(18) Check the file number of the collected (saved)
data.
(19) When the collection is complete, press the
menu
switch to display the menu screen and tap Data
processing.
(20) Tap the recording data.
(21) Tap the saved file number and tap
Re-correlation.
Tap
Tap
OK?
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(22) Displays a Quick menu.
(23) Tap the replay button ▶. After a while,
the correlation graph will be displayed.
Tap
▶Indicates that the recorded data is
being played.
The number on the right represents
the addition number of times of
correlation and gradually increases.
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Model: LC-5000 Simple Operation Manual <Logger Mode –High precision>
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(24) After playing the recorded data, tap the graph.
(25) Switches to the multiple correlation screen.
To set the piping conditions, check the
combination of preamplifiers that are correlated
and tap the screen.
■Indicates that the recorded data is stopped.
The correlation addition stops the calculation.
Tap
Tap
(26) Switch to the single correlation screen again.
(27) Setting for piping conditions press the switch
to set the piping conditions.
(28) Display the Quick menu.
Tap
By tapping the preamplifier number, you can
select and set piping conditions for combinations
other than preamplifiers 1 and 2.
Tap
Close
Tap
Tap
(29) Tap the replay button▶to display the correlation
graph. Check the correlation position.
(30) Save to SD card.
Tap
(31) After executing the logger mode, turn off the
power of the main unit and the preamp once.
Tap
Tap
Indicates that the file is saved
in file number 001.
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