User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- MicroCorr( Digital
- Users Guide
- MicroCorr( Digital Users Guide
- MicroCorr( Digital Users Guide
- Keypad functions
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- Using the MicroCorr( Digital Correlator
- Step 1: Charging and installing batteries
- Step 2: Set up and deployment of Out Stations
- Step 3: Switching on the Correlator
- Correlating
- Main Menu
- Correlate
- File
- Regression Analysis
- Set-up
- Test and Service
- Other System Options
- Correlation Screen
- Pipe data
- Zoom
- Peak Suppression Screen
- View Settings
- Calculate Velocity
- Filters
- Program upgrade (Software and Firmware)
- Upgrade Information
- The File Menu
- The Unit Type Menu
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- Technical Specification
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- Base station
- ProcessFull digital correlation
- Frequency response0.1 to 5000Hz
- Filter selectionAutomatic Parametric Filtering
- Resolution(0.1m
- DisplayBacklit colour ¼ VGA
- Antennae External antenna/magmount
- Mixed material6 sections
- Correlation filesUp to 30 files stored
- Battery level indicationFor all system units
- Battery typeRechargeable Lithium ion batteries, field replaceable
- Battery life>24 hours continuous use without backlight
- Key functionsCombined correlation/survey mode
- LanguageSelectable via menu
- Operating softwareUser upgradable from www.palmer.co.uk
- Printer outputRS232 to parallel printer
- PC downloadVia PC software, Windows compatible
- Dimensions220mm x 250 x 100mm
- Weight1.8Kg
- Operating temperature-15(C to +50(C
- Shock protectionDrop tested to 1 metre
- EnvironmentalIP65
- EnclosureFully injection-moulded ABS
- ConnectorsMilitary specification Amphenol
- DiagnosticsSelf-test and auto-calibration on power-on
- Radio communicationSingle frequency digital transceiver
- Radio frequencyUHF (local regulations apply)
- ControlsON/OFF (all functions remotely controlled and monitored from Base station) with LED status light
- ConnectionsHeadphones
- Battery typeRechargeable Lithium ion batteries, field replaceable
- Battery life>18 hours
- Hazard indicationFlashing lights (2)
- AntennaExternal antenna
- PortabilityIntegral sensor stowage
- Dimensions210 x 145 x 305mm
- Weight1.6kg
- Environmental IP68
- Housing Fully injection-mouled ABS
- ConnectorsMilitary specification Amphenol
- Shock protectionDrop tested to 1 metre
- TypeDigital sensor with integral high strength magnet
- Frequency range0.1 to 5000Hz
- Dynamic range>90dB
- Dimensions180mm x 50mm diameter
- Weight 1kg
- EnvironmentalIP68, rubber shroud for shock protection
- Connection to Out Station2m cable with strain relief
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- Warranty
- Patents
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Upgrading a Base Station
The following steps should be followed to upgrade the software/firmware within a base
station:
1. Connect the PC to the base station via the supplied serial cable.
2. Connect external power to the system. This ensures that the system does not power
down while the upgrade is in progress. Then back up all correlation files to the PC.
3. Start the MCDUpdater application and ensure that the ‘port’ is set correctly and ‘unit type’
is set to base.
4. Click on the ‘Update’ button to retrieve the current versions from the system.
5. Click on the ‘Browse Firmware’ and ‘Browse Software’ buttons and locate the firmware
and software update files. If only the software or the firmware is to be upgraded then only
select the required upgrade file.
6. Ensure that the update files are newer than those currently installed on the system. (The
latest version should always be used unless told specifically by your Palmer
representative that an older version should be used).
7. Click on the ‘Program’ button and wait for the operation to complete.
8. Remove the power and reset the system. Wait for the system to fully restart, then click on
the ‘Update’ button and verify that the software/firmware has updated successfully.
9. Switch the unit off completely and then switch back on again.
Upgrading an Out Station
The following steps should be followed to upgrade the firmware within an out station:
1. Connect the PC to the out station via the supplied serial cable.
2. Connect external power to the system. This ensures that the system does not power
down while the upgrade is in progress.
3. Start the MCD Updater application and ensure that the ‘port’ is set correctly and ‘unit type’
is set to Out Station.
4. Click on the ‘Update’ button to retrieve the current versions from the system.
5. Click on the ‘Browse Firmware’ button and locate the firmware update file.
6. Ensure that the update file is newer than that currently installed on the system. (The latest
version should always be used unless told specifically by your Palmer representative that
an older version should be used).
7. Click on the ‘Program’ button and wait for the operation to complete.
8. Remove the power and reset the system. Wait for the system to fully restart, then click on
the ‘Update’ button and verify that the firmware has updated successfully.
9. Remember to upgrade both red and blue Out Stations and, if purchased, the optional
yellow Out Station.
Upgrade verification
To verify the latest versions of software have been successfully installed, go to the main
menu on the correlator and select “5 Test and Service”. Then select “8 Information”. This
shows the Information screen, which lists the software and firmware versions.