User Manual

Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. Model 5100 Antenna
System Settings and User Notes
Manual MN31-108 Rev - 2
Data Collection
Collecting data using the survey wheel with the standard settings
System Run Mode: Survey Wheel
Number of Scans per Meter: 80 (24 scans per foot) or higher
Special settings used for collecting data on bridge decks
Setup Mode: Manual
System Run Mode: Survey Wheel
Range: 6 ns (unpaved), 10 ns (paved)
Number of Gain Points: 1
Vertical Low Pass Filter: 3000 MHz
Vertical High Pass Filter: 250 MHz
No Horizontal Filters
Samples per Scan: 512
Bits per Sample: 16
Scans per Second: Set to the maximum scan rate allowed by the SIR System used
Signal Positioning: Use the same procedure as in standard setup
Set the Scans per Meter parameter to 80 scans per meter (24 scans per foot)
Calibrate the survey wheel before collecting data
Note: See Bridge Assessment Manual before proceeding.
Specifications
Center frequency: 1500 MHz
Pulse duration: 0.7 ns
Depth of penetration: 0-18 inches depending on type of concrete
Size of sensor: 1.5 x 4 x 6.5 inches (3.8 x 10 x 16.5 cm)
Marker/Kill Switch
There are two standard methods of operation for the 5100. Both use a cart, but one uses a long yellow
handle to allow data taking while walking. Both of these methods use a multi-function marker button.
The cart is shown below.