Users Manual

PDP User's Guide PDP Collection Software
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Stationary (show in Figure 4-4) the PDP is kept stationary, and
measurements are collected (and averaged) over a set time interval.
Stationary mode is often used as a follow-up to profile mode to investigate
areas of high/low density at a specific location. Additionally, stationary mode
is used to collect data at core locations.
Figure 4-4: The System Configuration screen showing Stationary collection mode
Trigger Method (only available when Collection mode = Profile). User has the
following options (Figure 4-3):
Odometer data collection is controlled by the integrated odometer
connected to the left rear wheel of the cart. A data sample (or trace) is
collected every 10 cm of distance travelled.
Free-Run data is acquired based on a time interval. A data sample (or
trace) is collected every x seconds, where x can range in pre-set intervals
from 0.1s to 5s.