TRANSIENT VIY5-37 User manual

SAMRTECH LATAM VIY5-37
Ground Penetrating Radar
User Manual
Part 1. Equipment

© Transient Technologies LLC 2022
Transient Technologies LLC
ofce 604, 13 Evgena Sverstuka str.
Kyiv 02002, Ukraine
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web-site: www.viy.ua
Representative on the USA is “Smartech Latam CORP, Inc”
5701 Collins Ave, Apt 1207
Miami Beach, FL 33140
VIY® – registered trademark of Transient Technologies LLC
All pictures in this User Manual are given for reference purpose only, and may differ from
actual product appearance.
Product design and specication may be changed by manufacturer without notication.

Contents
FCC Notice (for U.S. Customers):........................................................................... 4
Coordination Requirements............................................................................................. 4
For U.S. Customers.................................................................................................. 5
Ground Penetrating Radar Coordination Notice And Equipment Registration.......... 5
General information ................................................................................................. 6
VIY5-37. New generation of Ground Penetrating Radars.............................................. 6
Application of VIY5 series GPR....................................................................................... 6
Package options ............................................................................................................... 6
VIY5-37t. Handcart version. .......................................................................................... 6
VIY5-37m. Manual version. ............................................................................................ 6
VIY5-37tm. Full version. ................................................................................................ 7
List of Equipment and Accessories ................................................................................. 7
Main components description................................................................................. 9
VO-22 Measuring wheel (odometer) ............................................................................... 10
Cart-46 Handcart............................................................................................................. 11
Transportation pole ......................................................................................................... 11
Backpack for GPR accessories and laptop shelf ............................................................ 12
Getting Started.......................................................................................................... 13
Manual version of VIY5-37 GPR ...................................................................................... 13
Mounting Transportation pole and Odometer to antenna unit. ........................................ 13
Push-pull connectors....................................................................................................... 13
Connecting antenna unit to a laptop................................................................................ 14
Handcart version of VIY5-37 GPR ................................................................................... 15
Cart-46 Handcart............................................................................................................. 15
Deploying Cart-46 Handcart ............................................................................................ 16
Plugging connectors........................................................................................................ 17
Folding Cart-46 back to transport position.................................................................... 19
Mounting the antenna unit on the Cart-46 Handcart..................................................... 19
Mounting GPS receiver on Cart-46 ................................................................................. 20
Mounting the laptop shelf on the operator’s backpack ................................................ 20
GPR parameters setting and GPR calibration ............................................................... 22
GPR battery............................................................................................................... 23
Charging battery of VIY5-37 GPR................................................................................... 23
Battery replacement ........................................................................................................ 24
Specications ........................................................................................................... 27
Limited Warranty ...................................................................................................... 28

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FCC Notice (for U.S. Customers):
FCC Notice (for U.S. Customers):
This device complies with part 15F of the FCC Rules:
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
1. This device many not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, Including interference that may cause undesired
operation
9Warning: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party re-
sponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Operation of this device is restricted to law enforcement, re and rescue ofcials, scientic research
institutes, commercial mining companies, construction companies and private parties operating on behalf of
these groups. Operation by any other party is a violation of 47 U.S.C. § 301 and could subject the operator to
serious legal penalties.
9Warning: UWB devices may not be employed for the operation of toys. Operation onboard
an aircraft, a ship or a satellite is prohibited.
Coordination Requirements
(a) UWB imaging systems require coordination through the FCC before the equipment may be used. The
operator shall comply with any constraints on equipment usage resulting from this coordination.
(b) The users of UWB imaging devices shall supply detailed operational areas to the FCC Ofce of
Engineering and Technology who shall coordinate this information with the Federal Government through the
National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The information provided by the UWB operator
shall include the name, address and other pertinent contact information of the user, the desired geographical
area of operation, and the FCC ID number and other nomenclature of the UWB device. This material shall be
submitted to the following address:
Frequency Coordination Branch, OET
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street, SW
Washington, D.C. 20554
ATTN: UWB Coordination
(d) Users of authorized, coordinated UWB systems may transfer them to other qualied users and to different
locations upon coordination of change of ownership or location to the FCC and coordination with existing
authorized operations.
(e) The NTIA/FCC coordination report shall include any needed constraints that apply to day-to-day
operations. Such constraints could specify prohibited areas of operations or areas located near authorized
radio stations for which additional coordination is required before operation of the UWB equipment. If
additional local coordination is required, a local coordination contact will be provided.
9Notice: Use of this device as a wall imaging system is prohibited by FCC regulations.

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For U.S. Customers
For U.S. Customers
Ground Penetrating Radar Coordination Notice And Equipment
Registration
9Note: This form is only for Domestic United States users. The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) requires that all users of GPR who purchased antennas after July
15th, 2002 register their equipment and areas of operation. It is required that you ll out
this form and fax or mail to the FCC.
Failure to do this is a violation of Federal law.
1. Date:
2. Company name:
3. Address:
4. Contact Information [contact name and phone number]:
5. Area Of Operation [state(s)]:
6. Equipment Identication:
Brand Name: Transient Technologies LLC.
Antenna Model No. (center frequency): List all antennas being registered.
Model Frequency FCC ID
7. Receipt Date Of Equipment:
Fax this form to the FCC at: 202-418-1944
Or
Mail to:
Frequency Coordination Branch, OET
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street, SW
Washington, D.C. 20554
ATTN: UWB Coordination
9Do not send this information to Transient Technologies

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General information
General information
VIY5-37. New generation of Ground Penetrating Radars.
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is designed for non-destructive scanning and inspecting of different
structures and underground objects.
GPR can be applied by geophysicists, building companies, can be used in different ecological investigations,
utilities condition assessment (including both metallic and non-metallic, plastic, concrete, asbestos pipes).
Also the equipment can be used for searching and mapping of: underground water sources leaks, oil and
other dangerous liquids underground pollutions; ground water level.
VIY5-37 Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) has Dual Frequency antenna with central frequencies of 300 MHz
and 700 MHz.
This GPR combines the best features from both antennas: big depth penetrating and high resolution.
VIY5-37 GPR allows user to reach depth of up to 8 meters in certain conditions.
Application of VIY5 series GPR
VIY5-37
• 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.
• Archaeology
• Forensic and security investigations.
Package options
Order information
VIY5-37 GPR can be ordered with three different options sets:
VIY5-37t. Handcart version.
• 300 & 700 MHz antenna unit
• Cart-46 Foldable Handcart
• SH5-300 Replaceable bottom protector
• DC5-1 Cable (1.5m)
• Charger
• Backpack
• User manual
VIY5-37m. Manual version.
• 300 & 700 MHz antenna unit
• Odometer VO-22
• SH5-300 Replaceable bottom protector
• Transportation pole
• DC5-2 Cable (2.5m)
GPR
series
Manual version
with GPR pole
Central frequencies,
300 MHz and 700 MHz
GPR trolley
(GPR cart)
VIY5-37tm

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General information
• Charger
• Battery Box
• Backpack
• Laptop holder
• User manual
VIY5-37tm. Full version.
• 300 & 700 MHz antenna unit
• Cart-46 Foldable Handcart
• Odometer VO-22
• SH5-300 Replaceable bottom protector
• Transportation pole
• DC5-2 Cable (2.5m)
• DP5 Cable
• Battery Box
• Backpack
• Laptop holder
• User manual
9Laptop is not included in any GPR set and should be purchased separately
List of Equipment and Accessories
Item View Description
AB5-37 300&700 MHz dual frequency antenna unit with digital output,
battery on board. Built-in inclinometers.
Supports optional connection of GPS and measuring wheels.
Cart-46 GPR Handcart with bidirectional measuring wheel.
Contains battery on board*.
Designed to be used with VIY5-37, VIY5-300, VIY5-600 GPR
*In case of Handcart version of VIY5-37, by default the battery is
located inside Handcart’s compartment.
Battery Box Battery Box that contains a battery for supplying an antenna unit.
Included in a manual version of GPR.
Laptop holder Laptop holder, designed for fastening the laptop to the operator’s
backpack.
VO-22 VO-22 is a bidirectional odometer (measuring wheel) that measures
traveled distance in both directions. Odometer can be mounted to
an antenna unit and should be electrically connected to the antenna
by special connector.
Compatible with VIY5-125, VIY5-37, VIY5-300, VIY5-600 GPR
GPR
Transportation
pole
The pole for transportation of antenna forward and backward.
Can be easily mounted to antenna.
Designed to be used with VIY5-37, VIY5-300, VIY5-600 GPR

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General information
SH5-300 Protective bottom cover SH5-300, compatible with AB5-37 antenna
unit.
Backpack The backpack for GPR antenna, accessories, laptop, and Battery
Box.
DC5-1 Cable Cable (1.5 m length) to connect DATA socket on the Handcart or
Battery Box to a laptop.
DC5-2 Cable Cable (2.5 m length) to connect DATA socket on the Handcart or
Battery Box to a laptop.
DP5 Cable Cable (2.5 m length) to transfer GPR data between Battery Box and
AB5-37 antenna unit.
Charger Charger for lead acid batteries.
Included in all GPR sets.
Transportation
Case
Transportation case for Cart-46 with AB5-37 or AB5-300 antenna
units.
Can be ordered optionally
GPS receiver External GPS receiver.
GPS kit includes:
• GPS receiver
• GPR cable
• GPR adapter (10cm)
Synchro3
Planner
Software package for VIY5 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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Main components description
Main components description
GPR consists of antenna unit connected via USB to a computer (laptop). Operator controls antenna unit
through VIY5 software.
Optionally user can use with GPR antenna:
• Cart-46 GPR Handcart with bidirectional odometer
• VO-22 bidirectional odometer
• GPS receiver
Handcart version
Picture below shows the general view of the version of VIY5-37 GPR with Cart-46 Handcart.
The antenna unit is suspended under the Handcart on ropes.
Laptop should be placed on Handcart laptop holder.
9We recommend to stick Velcro tape to the bottom of a laptop and a laptop holder to not let
laptop drop.
The antenna should be connected to the Handcart via EXT Handcart cable (built on the Handcart).
Then DATA socket on the Handcart should be connected to USB port of operator’s laptop via DC5-1 Cable.
Handcart odometer should be connected to Odometer socket on the antenna via Handcart Odometer cable
(built on the Handcart).
Bidirectional odometer is built into the right rear wheel of the Handcart.
If GPS is present, it should be connected to GPS socket on the antenna.
Antenna unit with Cart-46 Handcart
Antenna unit
Cart-46 Handcart

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Main components description
Manual version
Picture below shows general view of the manual version of VIY5-37 GPR with VO-22 odometer and a
transportation pole.
In this case the battery is placed in the Battery Box to make the antenna unit lighter. The Battery Box can be
carried inside the operator’s backpack.
Laptop can be placed on the laptop shelf that should be fastened to operator’s backpack.
The antenna should be connected to the Battery Box via DP5 Cable.
DC5-2 Cable should be connected to DATA socket on the Battery Box and to USB port of operator’s laptop.
Odometer should be connected to Odometer socket on the antenna unit.
If GPS is present, it should be connected to GPS socket on the antenna unit.
VO-22 Measuring wheel (odometer)
VO-22 is a bidirectional measuring wheel (odometer) that can be mounted on the antenna unit in manual
version of this GPR. It can be mounted to the antenna unit without any extra tools.
Antenna unit with odometer and
transportation pole
Transportation pole
Pressure
compensation
screw
EXT socket
Odometer / GPS
sockets VO-22
Odometer
DATA / DATA
sockets
Battery unit

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Main components description
Cart-46 Handcart
Cart-46 is GPR Handcart that is designed to carry either AB5-37, AB5-300 or AB5-600 antenna units.
It can be folded and deployed easily and within very short time. The Handcart’s parts and laptop holder can
be xed with a help of eccentric clamps.
The Handcart contains battery compartment, so user can use it to place GPR battery while carrying antenna
on board.
Also the Handcart has its own cables to connect odometer to antenna and to connect EXT socket of antenna
to the Handcart’s EXT socket.
DC5-1 Cable should be directly connected to antenna’s Data socket that is located on antenna’s body.
Transportation pole
The transportation pole is a special handle that should be mounted to the antenna unit to move antenna
forward and backward during data acquisition process.
Cart-46 Handcart deployed Cart-46 folded

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Main components description
Backpack for GPR accessories and laptop shelf
The backpack is included in each GPR set. The laptop shelf is an accessory that should be used as a
support for user’s laptop. The shelf can be fastened to the backpack.
The backpack contains compartments for:
• GPR accessories (cables, charger, transport belt etc.)
• Odometer VO-22
• User’s laptop
• Laptop shelf
• Battery Box
Backpack with laptop
Laptop shelf

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Getting Started
Getting Started
Manual version of VIY5-37 GPR
Mounting Transportation pole and Odometer to antenna unit.
Mount transportation pole and odometer to the antenna unit and screw them manually.
Connect the cable of odometer to antenna socket.
Push-pull connectors.
To connect push-pull connectors you should opent cap then match together the white marks on a plug and a
socket correspondingly and then insert the plug by holding its housing.
Pole screw Odometer screw

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Getting Started
To disconnect - just pull the plug ring back and disconnect it.
9GPR power supply is turning on when DATA socket is connected to the socket
9Do not pull the cable trying disconnect the plug. It may damage the connectors!
Connecting antenna unit to a laptop
Connect DP5 Cable (black cable) to EXT socket on antenna unit and to EXT socket on the Battery case.
Connect DC5-2 Cable (orange cable) to DATA socket on the Battery Box and to USB port of a laptop.
Connect EXT socket on antenna
to EXT socket on Battery Box
(marked black)
Connect DATA socket
to > USB port of laptop

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Getting Started
Handcart version of VIY5-37 GPR
In Handcart version the antenna unit is installed into the Cart-46 Handcart.
Cart-46 Handcart
Foldable Cart-46 Handcart was created to carry an antenna unit during survey.
The Cart-46 can be used either with VIY5-37, VIY5-600, or VIY5-300 antenna units.
Before operating you should unfold Cart-46 to the working position.
DATA socket
GPS mounting
bolt

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Getting Started
Deploying Cart-46 Handcart
To unfold the Handcart you should loose an eccentric clamp and unfold the Handcart. Then x the clamp
back.
The same way you should loose the eccentric clamp of laptop holder and set it in the position that is the most
convenient for work. Then x the eccentric clamp back.
We recommend to use Velcro tape to x a laptop to the laptop holder. You can stick some tape on the bottom
of your laptop and another part of the tape - on the laptop holder.
Cart-46 Handcart
in unfolded position
Eccentric Clamp

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Getting Started
Plugging connectors
• Odometer connector and DATA connectors are clamped to the bottom of Cart-46.
• You should take them out from their holders.
• Connect big connector forward socket on antenna unit.
Odometer connector,
small connector
Data cable,
big connector

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Getting Started
9Connect small connector to odometer socket on antenna unit.
9There are two identical small sockets for GPS and odometer.
You can connect either GPS or odometer to any of these sockets.
9Color of Handcart’s cables may differ from the ones on the pictures
• Connect DC5-1 Cable to Data socket on the body of Handcart
• Connect another end of the DC5-1 Cable to USB port of your laptop.
Data socket
Data cable,
big connector on the cart
Odometer cable,
small connector on the cart
GPS cable
Sockets are interchangeable

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Getting Started
Folding Cart-46 back to transport position
To fold the Cart-46 back to transport position you should perform all described above in a reverse way.
You can either take an antenna out of the Handcart, or fold the Handcart together with the antenna.
Mounting the antenna unit on the Cart-46 Handcart
• Place the antenna unit on a ground and insert mounting ropes into antenna’s mounting rings:
9We recommend to make a loop on the rope around the ring to secure it there.
Place antenna under the Handcart.
From the bottom of the Handcart insert 4 ends of the rope into fastening slots on the Handcart:
Adjust ropes the way that the bottom of the antenna almost touches the ground:
You need just tighten the rope into the slots. It will be xed that way.
The bottom of the antenna should be parallel to ground.