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Limited Warranty, Limitations Of Liability And Restrictions
- Regulatory Information
- Notice
- Survey Wheels
Garantie limitée, limites de responsabilité et restrictions
- Informations réglementaires
- Avis
- Roues codeuses – Odomètres
FCC Notice (for U.S. Customers):
- 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.
- For U.S. Customers
- Ground Penetrating Radar Coordination Notice And Equipment Registration
  - Fax this form to the FCC at: 202-418-1944
Or
Frequency Coordination Branch, OET
ATTN: UWB Coordination
Canadian Requirements for RSS-220
Canadian Requirements of RSS-220 for Ground Antennas
Canadian Requirements of RSS-220 for Hand-held Antennas
Canadian Requirements of RSS-220 for Search and Rescue Antennas
Table of Contents
- Section 1: Introduction 1
- StructureScan™ Mini XT 2
- Section 2: Getting Started 3
- Section 3: Using ScanEZ Mode 5
- Section 4: Using the Scan3D App 10
- Section 5: Using the ScanMax App 14
- Section 6: Calibrating for Depth in the ScanMax App 20
- Section 7: Using the DualScan App 23
- Section 8: File Management 26
- Setting up Your Laptop/PC and Data Transfer 27
- Launching and Navigating the Software 28
- Viewing and Processing the Data 30
- Processing the Data 32
- Ribbon Options 34
- Home Ribbon Options 34
- 3D Volume Options Ribbon 40
Chapter 1: Using the StructureScan Mini XT
Section 1: Introduction
- What Comes in the Box
- About this Manual
StructureScan™ Mini XT
- Front/Top View
- Back View
Section 2: Getting Started
- The Main Menu Screen
- First Time Setup
  - Setting UI App Mode
Section 3: Using ScanEZ Mode
- Configuring the Mini XT
- Understanding the Mini XT Screen
- Collecting Data and Marking Targets
- Playing Back 2D ScanEZ Data
Section 4: Using the Scan3D App
- Setting up Collection Parameters
- Collecting a Grid
- Recalling a Grid for Review
- Analyzing 3D Data
  - Slicing
  - Refining the Image
Section 5: Using the ScanMax App
- Setting up Collection Parameters
- Collecting Data
- Working with LineTrac
Section 6: Calibrating for Depth in the ScanMax App
- Using “Set Depth”
- Using “Set Dielectric”
- Using “Auto Depth”
Section 7: Using the DualScan App
- Setting Up for Data Collection and Choosing a Base File
- Collecting Data
- Playing Back DualScan Data
Section 8: File Management
Chapter 2: Using RADAN for StructureScan Mini
Setting up Your Laptop/PC and Data Transfer
- Transferring the Files
Launching and Navigating the Software
- Launching the Software
- Navigating Through the Main Screen
Viewing and Processing the Data
- Preparing the Software
- Opening a File
Processing the Data
- Initial Process (automatically done by the software)
Ribbon Options
Home Ribbon Options
- File
- Processing Options
  - Focus
  - Background Removal
- Data Windows
- Other Windows
- Interactive 2D
- Display Options
- Export 2D
- Clipboard
- Print
- Help
  - Mouse Functions
3D Volume Options Ribbon
- X-Slice, Y-Slice, Z-Slice
- View Options
- Export
Appendix A: The Dielectric Constant
Appendix B: Data Interpretation and Examples of Common Features
- Welded Wire Mesh
- Potential Void under Slab
- Rebar
- Empty PVC Conduit
- Cinder Block/CMU
Appendix C: Technical Specifications
Appendix D: Accessories
- Extension Pole with Six-Button Remote
- Extension Pole Transit Case
- LineTrac XT
Appendix E: Labeling
- FCC ID and Canadian ICES-003
- Laser Warnings

Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. StructureScan™ Mini XT

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MN 70-813 Rev C 43

Appendix B: Data Interpretation and Examples

of Common Features

This section presents some data images of some common targets. While the GPR cannot differentiate

different types of metal (rebar vs. metal conduit vs. post-tensioned cables) on the basis of the signal alone,

the depth, spacing, and direction of the object often gives us clues as to its identification.

Welded Wire Mesh

This image shows a section of 6” wire mesh. There are two main clues here:

1 The even spacing.

2 The change in depth.

Since mesh is produced in a factory to have a constant spacing (6” is typical) the spacing between the

hyperbolas which denote the wires will be constant. Mesh is installed in long rolls and tends to depress as

it is weighted down by heavy concrete during the pour. The result is often a wavy appearance.

Note the bright white dot shown by the orange arrow. This is caused by the energy reflecting off two

adjacent pieces of mesh. The reflections get added together and show as brighter than a single piece. This

is not an additional target.