User's Manual

GPR4 Utility Scanner

–

User Manual

000002

000023

Earth Science Systems, LLC

October

2019

Page 7 of 27

4 Introduction

4.1 Overview

This document provides the operating and configuration instructions for the Utility

Scanner. The Scanner locates subsurface objects and utility lines such as such as pipes,

conduits, and vaults, and can locate defects such as voids. The scanner can produce simple

cross sections, depth slice images, or 3D images of the subsurface. The system includes a

scanner unit with an integrated radar, odometer, and power line detector, and a tablet computer.

The Utility Scanner has been designed so that no cables are used in order to increase ease of

use and reliability. The shipping case contains an integrated battery charging system to

recharge all system components simultaneously. The entire system is stored rugged shipping

case is designed for shipping and transport in rugged situations.

The system consists of the following components.

1. A hard shell shipping container with mounts for the system components.

2. A multi-port battery charging system that simultaneously charges two sensor

batteries, and the tablet computer.

3. Two batteries for the sensor unit.

Figure 1: Utility Scanner.