
HandyScan
from GSSI
Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc.
13 Klein Drive, P.O. Box 97
North Salem, NH 03073-0097
Phone: (603) 893-1109 / FAX: (603) 889-3984
e-mail: sales@geophysical.com
web: www.geophysical.com

Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. HandyScan
User's Guide
Limited Warranty, Limitations Of Liability And Restrictions
Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. hereinafter referred to as GSSI, warrants that, for a
period of 12 months from the delivery date to the original purchaser, GSSI's products will
be free from defects in materials and workmanship. EXCEPT FOR THE FOREGOING
LIMITED WARRAN TY, GSSI DISCLAIMS ALL WARRAN TIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. GSSI's obligation is limited to repairing or replacing
parts or equipment which are returned to GSSI, transportation and insurance pre-paid,
without alteration or further damage, and which in GSSI's judgment, were defective or
became defective during normal use.
GSSI ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR INJURIES CAUSED BY
PROPER OR IMPROPER OPERATION OF ITS EQUIPMENT OR SOFTWARE,
WHETHER OR NOT DEFECTIVE.
Before returning any equipment to GSSI, a Return Material Authorization (RMA)
number must be obtained. Please call the GSSI Customer Service Manager who will
assign an RMA number. Be sure to have the serial number of the unit available.
GSSI does not convey any license under its patent or other intellectual property rights or
the rights of others.
: Information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Please
Note
consult the manual updates supplied with your system and contact GSSI with
any additional questions.
Copyright© 2001 Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc.
All rights reserved including the right of reproduction
in whole or in part in any form
Published by Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc.
13 Klein Drive
North Salem, New Hampshire 03073-0097
Printed in the United States
GSSI, HandyScan and RADAN are registered trademarks of Geophysical Survey
Systems, Inc.
MN70-416

Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. HandyScan
User's Guide
FCC NOTICES:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules:
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
1. This device many not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, Including interference that may
cause undesired operation
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
Coordination Requirements.
(a) UWB imaging systems require coordina tio n thr ough the FCC before the equipment
may be used. The operator shall comply with any constraints on equipment usage resulting from
this coordination.
(b) The users of UWB imaging devices shall supply detailed operational areas to the
FCC Office of Engineering and Technology who shall coordinate this information with the Federal
Government through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The
information provided by the UWB operator sh all include the name, address and other pertinent
contact information of the user, the desired geographical area of operation, and the FCC ID
number and other nomenclature of the UWB device. This material shall be submitted to the
following address:
Frequency Coordination Branch., OET
Federal Communications Commission
445 12
Washington, D.C. 20554
ATTN: UWB Coordination
(d) Users of authorized, coordinated UWB systems may transfer them to other qualified users
(e) The NTIA/FCC coordination report shall includ e any needed constraints that apply
to day-to-day operations. Such constraints could specify prohibited areas of operations or areas
located near authorized radio stations for which additional coordination is required bef ore
operation of the UWB equipment. If additional local coordination is required, a local coordination
contact will be provided.
(f) The coordination of routine UWB operations shall not take longer than 15 business
days from the receipt of the coordination request by NTIA. Special temporary operations may be
handled with an expedited turn-around time when circumstances warrant. The operation of UWB
systems in emergency situations inv olving the safety of life or property may occur w ithout
coordination provided a notification procedure, similar to that contained in CFR47 Section
2.405(a)-(e), is followed by the UWB equipment user.
NOTICE: Use of this device as a wall imaging system is prohibi ted by FCC regulations.
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Operation of this device is restricted to law enforcement, fire and rescue officials,
scientific research institutes, comme rcial mini ng companies, and construction
companies. Operation by any other party is a violation of 47 U.S.C. § 301 and
could subject the operator to serious legal penalties.
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Street, SW
and to different locations upon coordination of change of ownership or location to the FCC and
coordination with existing authorized operations.
MN70-416

Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. HandyScan
User's Guide
Introduction
HandyScan is a small-size, fully functional ground penetrating
radar. It can instantly find the position and depth of metal and nonmetal bars, pipes and cables. It works in natural and man-made
non-conductive materials (concrete, rock, sand, brick, water, and
ice). It can also locate voids and measure the thickness floors and
other structural elements.
HandyScan allows the user to:
Collect
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plan viewing (page 8).
Review
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features (page 5).
Print
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system (page 6).
Transfer
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processing in RADAN software (page 7).
Display
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(page 9).
single lines of data (page 4) or grid data for
data on screen, determine position and depth of
data on the Seiko DPU-3445-20 printer supplied with the
data to a PC in GSSI (*.dzt) format for storage and
plan views (Depth Slices) of grid data on a PC screen
Specifications
Survey depth
Max survey length
Size
21 x 15 x 14.5 cm
Weight
Display
2.4 lbs
LCD, B&W w/back lighting
Battery life
MN70-416 1
20-30 cm
15 m
2 hours