ITQ-2150GR250Ground Penetrating Radar

Rev. 1 054-139 2150GR Ground Penetrating Radar User Guide 2150GR Ground Penetrating Radar 054-139 - Rev. 1 ii / ii INDEX 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Scope................................................................................................................................ 2 1.2 Trademarks ...................................................................................................................... 2 1.3 Acronyms and Definitions ............................................................................................... 2 1.3.1 Acronyms ............................................................................................................................2 1.3.2 Definitions...........................................................................................................................2 2. OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................ 3 2.1 How to use this manual ................................................................................................... 3 2.2 Background knowledge required ..................................................................................... 3 3. USER GUIDE .......................................................................................................................... 4 3.1 Description of the hardware ............................................................................................ 4 3.1.1 The Radar Control Unit ......................................................................................................5 3.1.2 The Antenna........................................................................................................................6 3.1.3 Power supply.......................................................................................................................7 3.1.3.1 Charge level and battery replacement ....................................................................7 4. ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE................................................................................................... 8 4.1 How to assemble the trolley............................................................................................. 8 4.2 Connecting the cables.................................................................................................... 10 4.2.1 Connecting the battery ......................................................................................................10 4.2.2 Mounting the antenna and connecting its cables .............................................................11 4.2.3 Mounting the PC notebook...............................................................................................12 4.2.4 Connecting the position sensor.........................................................................................13 4.2.5 Removing the trolley wheels ............................................................................................14 5. THE ACQUISITION SOFTWARE .................................................................................... 15 5.1 Basic characteristics of the notebook PC ...................................................................... 15 5.2 Software installation and configuration ........................................................................ 16 5.3 The operational phases.................................................................................................. 18 5.3.1 Running the software ........................................................................................................18 5.3.2 Pre-acquisition commands................................................................................................19 5.3.3 Commands used during acquisition .................................................................................20 5.3.4 Depth calibration...............................................................................................................24 5.3.5 Post-acquisition commands ..............................................................................................25 5.4 Error messages ..............................................................................................................29 6. WORK PROCEDURE FLOWCHART .............................................................................. 30 7. HOW TO USE THE 2150GR............................................................................................... 31 APPENDIX A - THE PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION ................................................. 34 APPENDIX B - THE TECHNICAL MAPS ........................................................................... 34 APPENDIX C - OPENING MANHOLES .............................................................................. 35 APPENDIX D - CARE, MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY WARNINGS ........................... 35 APPENDIX E - CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................... 36 2150GR Ground Penetrating Radar 054-139 - Rev. 1 iii / iii FIGURES INDEX FIG. 3-1 – OVERVIEW OF THE 2150GR AND ITS COMPONENTS ......................................................... 4 FIG. 3-2 – THE CONTROL UNIT ................................................................................................................... 5 FIG. 3-3 – THE ANTENNA-CONTROL UNIT CONNECTION CABLE..................................................... 5 FIG. 3-4 – THE INVERTED NETWORK CABLE ......................................................................................... 5 FIG. 3-5 – THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE..................................................................................................... 5 FIG. 3-6 – ATS ANTENNA ............................................................................................................................…

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DAD Block Diagram ATS Antenna Block Diagram

FCC ID: ITQ-2150GR250 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2.625" 1.312"

Nemko Test Report: 5L0081R Applicant: Ditch Witch 1955 West Fir Avenue Perry, OK 73077 Equipment Under Test: 222-654 250MHz antenna /222-655 700MHz antenna (E.U.T.) Ground Penetrating Radar FCC ID: ITQ-2150GR250/ITQ-2150GR700 In Accordance With: FCC Part 15, Subpart F, 15.509 Transmitters Tested By: Nemko USA Inc. 802 N. Kealy Lewisville, Texas 75057-3136 Authorized By: Dustin Oaks, Engineer Date: April 7, 2005 Total Number of Pages: 52 Nemko USA FCC PART 15, SUBPART F TRANSMITTERS PROJECT NO 5L0081R.: EQUIPMENT: 222-654 Ground Penetrating Radar Page 2 of 52 Table Of Contents Section 1. Summary Of Test Results....................................................................... 3 Section 2. General Equipment Specification........................................................... 5 Section 3. Pulse Repition Frequency....................................................................... 7 Section 4. Radiated Emissions ................................................................................ 9 Section 5. OCCUPIED BANDWIDTH .................................................................. 24 Section 6. SPURIOUS EMISSIONS....................................................................... 29 Section 7. Test Equipment List ................................................................................ 49 ANNEX A TEST DIAGRAMS ..................................................................................... 50 Nemko USA FCC PART 15, SUBPART F TRANSMITTERS PROJECT NO 5L0081R.: EQUIPMENT: 222-654 Ground Penetrating Radar Page 3 of 52 Section 1. Summary Of Test Results Manufacturer: Ditch Witch Model No.: 222-654/222-655 Serial No.: NA General: All measurements are traceable to national standards. These tests were conducted on a sample of the equipment for the purpose of demonstrating compliance with FCC Part 15.509. All tests were conducted using measurement procedure ANSI C63.4-1992. Radiated Emissions were made on an open area test site.with a 4 foot by 4foot by 4foot dry sand pit New Submission Production Unit Class II Permissive Change Pre-Production Unit This test report relates only to the item(s) tested. The following deviations from, additions to, or exclusions from the test specifications have been made. See “ Summary of Test Data”. NVLAP LAB CODE: 100426-0 NEMKO USA Inc. authorizes the above named company to reproduce this report provided it is reproduced in its entirety and for use by the company’s employees only. Any use which a third party makes of this report, or any reliance on or decisions to be made based on it, are the responsibility of such third parties. NEMKO USA Inc. accepts no responsibility for damages, if any, suffered by any third party as a result of decisions made or actions based on this report. This report applies only to the items tested. Nemko USA FCC PART 15, SUBPART F TRANSMITTERS PROJECT NO 5L0081R.: EQUIPMENT: 222-654 Ground Penetrating Radar Page 4 of 52 Summary Of Test Data NAME OF TEST PARA. NO. RESULT Conducted Emissions 15.207 NA Pulse Repition Frequency 15.509 Complies Occupied bandwidth 15.509(a) Complies Radiated Emissions 15.509(d)&(e) Complies The digital circuit portion of the EUT has been tested and verified to comply with FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class A Digital Devices. The engineering test report can be provided upon FCC requests. Footnotes For N/A’s: EUT is a 12Vdc power device Test Conditions: The tests were performed with the EUT in contact with the ground as its intended use. Nemko USA FCC PART 15, SUBPART F TRANSMITTERS PROJECT NO 5L0081R.: EQUIPMENT: 222-654 Ground Penetrating Radar Page 5 of 52 Section 2. General Equipment Specification Frequency Range: Single Operating Frequency(ies) of Sample: 250MHz (114.1-418.2 MHz)10db 700MHz (151.06-747.25MHz) 10db Tunable Bands: N/A 10 dB Occupied Bandwidth: 250 MHz (274.14MHz) 700MHz (596.193MHz) Emission Designator: 250M0N0N/700M0N0N User Frequency Adjustment: NO Integral Antenna Yes No Note: If antenna is not integral to transmitter explain method of attachment and type of unique connector: Nemko USA FCC PART 15, SUBPART F TRANSMITTERS PROJECT NO 5L0081R.: EQUIPMENT: 222-654 Ground Penetrating Radar Page 6 of 52 Description of Device Tested Ground Penetrating Radar for locating underground utilities System Diagram Antenna Control box Battery Computer Speed sensorr Nemko USA FCC PART 15, SUBPART F TRANSMITTERS PROJECT NO 5L0081R.: EQUIPMENT: 222-654 Ground Penetrating Radar Page 7 of 52 Section 3. Pulse Repition Frequency NAME OF TEST: Pulse Repition Frequency PARA. NO.: 15.509 TESTED BY: Kevin Rose DATE:3/2/04 Test Results: Complies. See attached graph(s). Measurement Data: See attached graph(s). Method of Measurement: (Procedure ANSI C63.4-1992) General: Pulse Repition Frequency is control by the fireware and does not change with the 700MHz antenna All measurements are traceable to national standards. These tests were conducted using measurement procedures of ANSI C63.4-1992. Nemko USA FCC PART 15, SUBPART F TRANSMITTERS PROJECT NO 5L0081R.: EQUIPMENT: 222-654 Ground Penetrating Radar Page 8 of 52 Nemko USA FCC PART 15, SUBPART F TRANSMITTERS PROJECT NO 5L0081R.: EQUIPMENT: 222-654 Ground Penetrating Radar Page 9 of 52 Section 4. Radiated Emissions NAME OF TEST: Radiated Emissions PARA. NO.: 15.509(d) TESTED BY: Kevin Rose DATE: 3/2/05 Minimum Standard: Para no. 15.209 The field strengths shall not exceed the following: Field strength limits are specified at a distance of 3 metres. Test Results: Complies Measurement Data: See attached table. Nemko USA FCC PART 15, SUBPART F TRANSMITTERS PROJECT NO 5L0081R.: EQUIPMENT: 222-654 Ground Penetrating Radar Page 10 of 52 Radiated Photographs (Worst Case Configuration) FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW Nemko USA FCC PART 15, SUBPART F TRANSMITTERS PROJECT NO 5L0081R.: EQUIPMENT: 222-654 Ground Penetrating Radar Page 11 of 52 Field strength limits are specified at a distance of 3 metres. Test Results: Complies Measurement Data: See attached table. …

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