TRANSIENT VIY 3 Series User manual

User Manual
Part 1. Equipment
VIY®3
Ground
Penetrating
Radar

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Contents
General information ................................................................................................. 5
General purpose of using VIY3 series GPR ................................................................... 5
Application of VIY3 series GPR....................................................................................... 5
Package contents ............................................................................................................. 6
VIY3-070 GPR................................................................................................................. 6
VIY3-125 GPR................................................................................................................. 6
VIY3-300 GPR................................................................................................................. 6
VIY3-500 GPR................................................................................................................. 6
VIY3-700 GPR................................................................................................................. 7
List of Equipment and Accessories ................................................................................. 7
Components Description......................................................................................... 10
VIY3-070 GPR................................................................................................................. 10
VIY3-125 GPR................................................................................................................. 10
VIY3-300 GPR................................................................................................................. 11
VIY3-500 GPR................................................................................................................. 11
VIY3-700 GPR................................................................................................................. 11
VO-20 Measuring wheel.................................................................................................. 12
Cart-36 and Cart-6 Handcarts......................................................................................... 12
Backpack for GPR accessories....................................................................................... 13
Getting Started.......................................................................................................... 14
Connection of push-pull sockets. .................................................................................... 14
Connection of VIY3-70 antenna units.............................................................................. 14
Connection of VIY3-125, VIY3-300, VIY3-500, and VIY3-700 GPR to laptop ................ 16
Wi-Fi connection between GPR and laptop .................................................................... 17
Measuring wheel (odometer) VO-20 connection............................................................. 18
Cart-36 Handcart............................................................................................................. 19
VIY3-300 GPR mounting on the Cart-36 Handcart ......................................................... 20
VIY3-500 (or VIY3-700) GPR mounting on the Cart-36 Handcart................................... 21
Handcart assembly.......................................................................................................... 22
Laptop mounting and its connection to GPR .................................................................. 24
Mounting the laptop shelf on the operator’s backpack.................................................... 26
GPR parameters setting and GPR calibration................................................................. 28
GPR battery charging............................................................................................... 29
Charging the battery of VIY3-300 or VIY3-125 GPR....................................................... 29
Charging the battery of VIY3-500 or VIY3-700 GPR....................................................... 29
Charging the batteries of VIY3-070 GPR ....................................................................... 30
GPR battery replacement......................................................................................... 31
VIY3-125, and VIY3-300 GPR......................................................................................... 31
VIY3-500, and VIY3-700 GPR......................................................................................... 32
VIY3-070 GPR................................................................................................................. 32
Specications ........................................................................................................... 33
WiFi Specication............................................................................................................ 34
Limited Warranty ...................................................................................................... 35

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General information
General information
General purpose of using VIY3 series GPR
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is designed for non-destructive sounding and inspecting of different
structures and underground objects.
GPR can be applied by geophysicists, construction companies, can be used in different ecological
investigations, utilities condition assessment (including both metallic and non-metallic, plastic, concrete,
asbestos pipes). Can be used for searching and mapping of: underground water sources leaks, oil and other
dangerous liquids underground pollutions; ground water level.
Application of VIY3 series GPR
VIY3-070
• Shallow located undersurface geological structure mapping;
• Ground water level mapping;
• Ice thickness measurement;
• Determination of water level thickness and bottom sediments prole mapping;
• Location and mapping of seasonal frost penetration areas, and permafrost areas.
VIY3-125
• Shallow located undersurface geological structure mapping;
• Ground water level mapping;
• Ice thickness measurement;
• Determination of water level thickness and bottom sediments prole mapping;
• Location and mapping of seasonal frost penetration areas, and permafrost areas.
VIY3-300
• Utilities mapping and detection (pipes, cables);
• Civil engineering surveys (building basements, cellars etc.);
• Search for buried waste products, and graves;
• Mapping and location of near surface voids, karst and other cavities;
• Determination of boundaries of petroleum contamination zones etc.
VIY3-500
• Utilities mapping and detection (pipe, cables);
• Civil engineering surveys (building basements, cellars etc.);
• Archaeology
• Determination of boundaries of petroleum contamination zones etc.
VIY3-700
• Civil engineering surveys (roads, bridges);
• Search for hidden voids and cracks inside buildings walls, in mine tunnels, car tunnels, concrete
abutments and overhead covers;
• Roads structure integrity inspection, takeoff and landing strips;
• Archaeology;
• Forensic and security investigations.

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General information
Package contents
VIY3 series GPR can be ordered with different options. The right choice depends on the tasks to be carried
out with the help of GPR.
Order information
VIY3-070 GPR
Typical VIY3-070 set includes:
• AB3-070t – transmitter antenna unit of 70 MHz with the battery
• AB3-070r – receiver antenna unit of 70 MHz with digital output and the battery
• Charger – Battery charger
• Data Cable 6 – Data cable, 6 meters length
• TB-3 – Transport belt
• Measuring wheel VO-20
• Backpack 2 - the backpack for accessories with the laptop shelf
9Laptop is not included in the GPR set and may be purchased separately
VIY3-125 GPR
Typical VIY3-125 set includes:
• AB3-125 – antenna unit of 125 MHz with digital output and the battery
• Charger – Battery charger
• Data Cable 3 – Data cable, 3 meters length
• TB-3 – Transport belt
• Measuring wheel VO-20
• Backpack 2 - the backpack for accessories with the laptop shelf
9Laptop is not included in the GPR set and may be purchased separately
VIY3-300 GPR
Typical VIY3-300 set includes:
• AB3-300 – antenna unit of 300 MHz with digital output and the battery
• Charger – Battery charger
• Data Cable 3 – Data cable, 3 meters length
• TB-3 – Transport belt
• Measuring wheel VO-20
• Backpack 2 - the backpack for accessories with the laptop shelf
• SH-300 - Protective bottom cover
• * GPR handcart Cart-36
9Laptop is not included in the GPR set and may be purchased separately
VIY3-500 GPR
Typical VIY3-500 set includes:
• AB3-500 – antenna unit of 500 MHz with digital output and the battery
• Battery Box – the box for battery
• Charger – Battery charger
• Data Cable 3 – Data cable, 3 meters length
• DP Cable 3 – Connective cable to connect AB3-500 to Battery Box
• TB-3 – Transport belt
• Measuring wheel VO-20 with adapter A-700
• Backpack 1 - the backpack for antenna and accessories, with the laptop shelf
GPR
series
Built-In
Inclinometer
Built-In WiFi
channel
GPR handcart
Central
frequency,MHz
VIY3-500iwt

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General information
General information
• * GPR handcart Cart-36
9Laptop is not included in the GPR set and may be purchased separately
VIY3-700 GPR
Typical VIY3-700 set includes:
• AB3-700 – antenna unit of 700 MHz with digital output and the battery
• Battery Box – the box for battery
• Charger – Battery charger
• Data Cable 3 – Data cable, 3 meters length
• DP Cable 3 – Connective cable to connect AB3-500 to Battery Box
• TB-3 – Transport belt
• Measuring wheel VO-20 with adapter A-700
• Backpack 1 - the backpack for antenna and accessories, with the laptop shelf
• * GPR handcart Cart-36
9Laptop is not included in the GPR set and may be purchased separately
* GPR handcart Cart-36 can be included in the GPR set optionally.
See Order information, page 6
List of Equipment and Accessories
Item View Description
AB3-070t
AB3-070r
70 MHz frequency antenna units with digital output, batteries
included, with optional GPS support and measuring wheel.
Options:
Built-in inclinometers
Built-in WiFi
AB3-125 125 MHz frequency antenna unit with digital output, battery included,
with optional GPS support and measuring wheel.
Options:
Built-in inclinometers
Built-in WiFi
AB3-300 300 MHz frequency antenna unit with digital output, battery included,
with optional GPS support and measuring wheel.
Options:
Built-in inclinometers
Built-in WiFi
GPR handcart Cart-36
AB3-500 500 MHz frequency antenna unit with digital output, battery included,
with optional GPS support and measuring wheel.
Options:
Built-in inclinometers
Built-in WiFi
GPR handcart Cart-36
AB3-700 700 MHz frequency antenna unit with digital output, battery included,
with optional GPS support and measuring wheel.
Options:
Built-in inclinometers
Built-in WiFi
GPR handcart Cart-36

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General information
Battery Box Battery box, included in the GPR sets VIY3-500, VIY3-700
SH-300 Protective bottom cover CH-300, compatible with AB3-300 antenna
unit. Designed to be used with GPR without Handcarts.
Included in VIY3-300 set.
Backpack 1 The backpack for GPR antenna, accessories, laptop, and battery.
Included in VIY3-500, VIY3-700 sets.
Backpack 2 The backpack for GPR accessories and laptop.
Included in VIY3-070, VIY3-125, VIY3-300 sets.
Laptop
holder
Laptop holder, designed for fastening the laptop on the operator’s
chest.
Included in VIY3-125, VIY3-300, VIY3-500 and VIY3-700 sets.
A-700 Measuring wheel adapter VO-20. Connects VO-20 to AB3-500 or
AB3-700 antenna unit.
VO-20 Measuring wheel, designed to measure GPR operator’s path length.
Compatible with AB3-125, AB3-300, AB3-500 and AB3-700 antenna
units.
Stopper Stopper, that serves for switching of GPR to Wi-Fi mode.
Compatible with AB3-070, AB3-125, AB3-300, AB3-500 and AB3-
700.
Data Cable 3 Cable (3 m length) to transfer GPR data from AB3-125, AB3-300,
AB3-500 or AB3-700 antenna units and laptop.
Included in VIY3-125, VIY3-300, VIY3-500 and VIY3-700 sets.
Data Cable 6 Cable (6 m length) to transfer GPR data from AB3-125, AB3-300,
AB3-500 or AB3-700 antenna units and laptop.
Can be ordered optionally.
DP Cable 3 Cable (3 m length) to transfer GPR data between Battery Box and
AB-500 or AB3-700 antenna units.
Included in VIY3-500 and VIY3-700 sets.
DP Cable 1 Cable (1 m length) to transfer GPR data between Battery Box and
AB-500 or AB3-700 antenna units.
Is used with GPR antenna mounted on the Cart-36 or Cart-6
handcarts.

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General information
General information
Charger Charger for lead acid batteries.
Included in VIY3-125, VIY3-300, VIY3-500 and VIY3-700 sets.
Cart-36 GPR handcart with bidirectional measuring wheel.
Designed to be used with VIY3-300, VIY3-500 or VIY3-700.
Cart-6 GPR vehicle cart.
Designed to be used with VIY3-300, VIY3-500 or VIY3-700 GPR.
TB-3 Transport belt, can be used for pulling antenna unit by operator
during sounding process without using the handcart.
Included in VIY3-125, VIY3-300, VIY3-500 and VIY3-700 sets.
Synchro3
Planner
Software package for VIY3 GPR sounding process control, and also
for processing and visualizing GPR data.
Full software set can be downloaded for free here:
http://viy.ua/download/install_VIY_SGPR.zip

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Components Description
Components Description
GPR consists of antenna unit connected via USB to computer (laptop). Operator controls antenna unit work
by the Synchro3 program: he adjusts GPR presets, checks the battery state, and makes GPR sounding.
Acquired GPR data are displayed on the screen as GPR proles and are stored in computer memory. All the
GPR data can be processed in Synchro3 program. The program Planner displays resulting processed data
on the plan (or map). Data also can be displayed as 3D visualization.
VIY3-070 GPR
VIY3-070 consists of 2 separate units - AB3-070t Transmitter antenna unit and AB3-070r Receiver antenna
unit. The sockets DATA, ADD, and SYNCHRO are located on the Receiver unit. The sockets SYNCHRO and
CHARGE are located on the Transmitter unit. Each antenna unit has its own battery inside. Battery replacing
is easy: user just has to unscrew 4 screws, remove the cover, and extract the battery from the battery
compartment. Each antenna unit has carrying handles attached on the sides. The rings attached on the top
of units are intended for antenna units assembling together and for GPR system been towing during
sounding process.
VIY3-125 GPR
Picture below shows the arrangement of the main details of AB3-125 antenna unit. DATA socket is located
on the front, and ADD socket – on the rear of the antenna unit. The cover of the battery compartment is xed
by 4 screws. For battery replacement user has to unscrew them and remove the cover. The carrying handles
are attached on the sides of antenna unit. This antenna unit can be carried by one or two people. The rings
attached on the front top of antenna unit are intended for GPR system been towing during sounding process.
Receiver antenna
unit
Transmitter antenna
unit
Carrying
handles
Carrying
handles
Battery
compartments
Battery compartment
Carrying
handle
ADD socket
DATA socket
Rings for transport
belt attachment

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Components Description
Components Description
VIY3-300 GPR
Picture below shows the arrangement of the main details of AB3-300 antenna unit. The cover of the battery
compartment is xed by 4 screws. For battery replacement user has to unscrew them and remove the cover.
The carrying handle is attached on the front of antenna unit.
VIY3-500 GPR
Picture below shows the arrangement of the main details of AB3-500 antenna unit. The battery is placed in
the separate box to make the antenna unit lighter. DATA socket and EXT socket are located on the top of the
battery box. Sockets of antenna unit: ADD socket – on the top front part the unit, EXT socket - on the top
back part. EXT socket of antenna unit must be connected to EXT socket of battery box by DP Cable 1. The
carrying handle is mounted on the top of the antenna unit. The front screws of handle have rings to attach
the transport belt during sounding process.
VIY3-700 GPR
Picture below shows the arrangement of the main details of AB3-700 antenna unit. The battery is placed in
the separate box to make the antenna unit lighter. DATA socket and EXT socket are located on the top of the
battery box. Sockets of antenna unit: ADD socket – on the top front part the unit, EXT socket - on the top
back part. EXT socket of antenna unit must be connected to EXT socket of battery box by DP Cable 1.
The carrying handle is mounted on the top of the antenna unit. The front screws of handle have rings to
attach the transport belt during sounding process.
Carying
handle
ADD socket
DATA socket
Rings for transport
belt attachment
Battery compartment
Carrying
handle
ADD socket
Rings for transport belt
attachment DATA socket
EXT socket
EXT socket
Carrying
handle
ADD socket
Rings for transport
belt attachment DATA socket
EXT socket
EXT socket

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Components Description
VO-20 Measuring wheel
VO-20 measuring wheel can be mounted on any antenna unit. It can be mounted to the antenna unit with
two screws without using any extra tools.
Measuring wheel can be connected to AB3-700 or AB3-700i antenna unit through A-700 adapter. The
adapter can be mounted to antenna units by two screws without using any extra tools.
Cart-36 and Cart-6 Handcarts
Cart-36 is the Handcart, and Cart-6 is the Vehicle cart.
The AB3-300, AB3-500, and AB3-700 antenna units can be mounted on both Cart-36 or Cart-6.
The AB3-300 antenna unit should be mounted on the cart using the same mounting bores as for measuring
wheel mounting, located at the rear side of antenna unit.
The AB3-500 (or AB3-700) should be xed to the center of the cart with cart belt. The battery box should be
xed to the rear side of the cart with two screws.
The measuring wheel is included in the cart design and its cable should be connected to ADD socket of the
antenna unit.
Example of the AB3-300, AB3-500 (AB3-700) mounting is shown on the pictures below.

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Components Description
Components Description
Backpack for GPR accessories
The backpack is included in each GPR set.
VIY3-070, VIY3-125,and VIY3-300 GPR have Backpack 2 (on the picture above), that serves for:
• GPR accessories storage and transportation (cables, charger, transport belt etc.)
• Odometer VO-20 storage and transportation
• User laptop storage and transportation
• Laptop holder fastening
VIY3-500, and VIY3-700 GPR have Backpack 1 (on the picture below), that serves for:
• AB3-500 or AB3-700 antenna unit storage and transportation
• GPR accessories storage and transportation (cables, charger, transport belt etc.)
• Odometer VO-20 storage and transportation
• Battery Box storage and transportation
• User laptop storage and transportation
• Laptop holder fastening

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Getting Started
Getting Started
Connection of push-pull sockets.
To connect push-pull sockets match together the red points marked on the plug and socket ends and insert
the plug holding its housing. For sockets disconnection just pull the plug ring back and disconnect it.
Connection of VIY3-70 antenna units.
Mount the measuring wheel to AB3-070t Transmitter antenna unit with mounting screws of measuring wheel.
Connect the measuring wheel cable to ADD socket on the Receiver antenna unit.
Connect the DATA socket on the Receiver antenna unit with USB port on the laptop using Data Cable 3.
Connect the Synchro socket on Transmitter antenna unit with the Synchro socket on Receiver antenna unit.
From Odometer
VO-20 to ADD socket
of Receiver unit
From Synchro socket of
Transmitter antenna unit to
Synchro socket of Receiver
antenna unit
Transmitter unit AB3-070t

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Getting Started
Getting Started
9Antenna unit power suply is turning on when connecting of Data Cable to DATA socket
From DATA socket of
Receiver antenna unit
to USB port of laptop
From measuring wheel
to ADD socket of the
Receiver antenna unit
From Synchro socket
of Receiver antenna
unit to the Synchro
socket of Transmitter
antenna unit
From measuring wheel
to ADD socket of the
Receiver antenna unit
Receiver
antenna unit
AB3-070r

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Getting Started
Connection of VIY3-125, VIY3-300, VIY3-500, and VIY3-700 GPR to laptop
Connect the plug of DP Cable 3 to the DATA socket located on the top of antenna unit.
Connect the other plug of DP Cable 3 to the USB port of laptop.
After connecting you will hear a beep-sound. The GPR battery is turned on.
Demonstration of the connection of AB3-125 antenna unit to laptop USB port
Demonstration of the connection of AB3-300 antenna unit to laptop USB port
Connection of AB3-500 (or AB3-700) antenna unit to laptop USB port through Battery Box
VIY3-500 and VIY3-700 GPR should be connected to laptop USB port through Battery Box.
When Cart-36 (or Cart-6) handcarts are used, you should connect VIY3-500 and VIY3-700 to the Battery Box
with the DP cable 1. This cable connects EXT socket of GPR to EXT socket of the Battery Box.
When VO-20 odometer is used, you should connect GPR to the Battery Box through DP cable 3. This cable
also connects EXT socket of GPR to EXT socket of the Battery Box.
The another cable - Data cable 3 (or Data cable 6, depending on necessary cable length) serves for
connection Data socket of Battery Box to USB port of the laptop.

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Getting Started
Getting Started
Wi-Fi connection between GPR and laptop
Antenna units that have ‘w‘ letter in their name, include Wi-Fi equipment for wireless connection to laptop.
To switch VIY3-070, VIY3-125, and VIY3-300 GPR to Wi-Fi mode, connect the stopper to DATA socket on
antenna unit. The stopper is included in each GPR set that has Wi-Fi option.
9The way of connecting of the stopper is similar to push-pull sockets connection (page 14).
To switch VIY3-500 and VIY3-700 GPR to Wi-Fi mode, connect the stopper to DATA socket on Battery Box.
The stopper is included in each GPR set that has Wi-Fi option.
Detailed description of the connection of GPR to laptop through Wi-Fi you can nd in User Manual part 2.
Software
Stopper
Stopper

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Getting Started
Measuring wheel (odometer) VO-20 connection
Mount VO-20 to the rear side of antenna unit with screws, and connect odometer cable plug to ADD socket
located on the top of antenna unit.
Demonstration of VO-20 odometer connection to AB3-125 (to ADD socket)
Demonstration of VO-20 odometer connection to AB3-300 (to ADD socket)
Demonstration of VO-20 odometer connection to AB3-700 or AB3-700 (to ADD socket)
9Connecting VO-20 odometer to AB3-700 or AB3-700 please make sure that odometer sen-
sor (its location shown on the picture above) is located from the right side of antenna unit
as shown on the picture.
Mount the measuring
wheel on the antenna
unit with screws
Mount the measuring
wheel on the antenna
unit with screws
Odometer sensor

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Getting Started
Getting Started
VO-20 odometer can be mounted on AB3-700 or AB3-700 antenna units through A-700 adapter using
odometer’s and adapter’s screws.
Cart-36 Handcart
Foldable Cart-36 handcart was designed for GPR transportation during survey.
The Cart-36 can be used together with VIY3-300, VIY3-500, and VIY3-700.
Before operating you should unfold Cart-36 to the working position.
9 The upper cover of GPR should be xed by the securing belt while folded
1. Unfolding of Cart-36 Handcart to the working position and GPR mounting.
• Unfasten the securing belt and unfold both of Handcart covers

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Getting Started
VIY3-300 GPR mounting on the Cart-36 Handcart
• Mount AB3-300 antenna unit into the open Handcart the way as shown on the picture below.
• Fasten the GPR case to the Handcart bottom by securing belt. Also x GPR to the handcart by two
screws as shown on the picture below
x AB3-300 antenna unit by 2 screws in these places
• Unplug the odometer socket from the socket holder on the Handcart side (see picture below) and
connect the socket to ADD socket located on the top of antenna unit.
• Connection GPR to the laptop. Please see pages 14-17
socket holder