User's Manual
GPR4 Utility Scanner
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Earth Science Systems, LLC
October
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2019
Copyright © 2019 ESS, LLC. All rights reserved.
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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.