SCINTREX SM 4, SM 4G Operation Manual

SMARTMAG

MODELS SM–4/4G

OPERATIONS MANUAL

SCINTREX LIMITED

Head Office In the U.S.A. In Australia

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consent from SCINTREX Limited.

SMARTMAG and WALKMAG are trademarks of SCINTREX Limited.

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Document P/N 759 704
Revision 1.0

Manual designed and produced by GEO F/X.

Printed and bound in Canada.

Disclaimer

Preface

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

SMARTMAG versions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv

Type styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv

Page numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv

Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi

HELP-Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii

1–Introduction

Cold boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2

Instrument overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3

SMARTMAG

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

2–Preparing the SMARTMAG

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Repacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Installing the battery belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Installing/exchanging the battery in the battery belt. . . . . . 2–4

Connecting the sensor(s) to the Battery Belt . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Installing the LED display and keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Installing the shoulder strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

Installing the audio option kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

SMARTMAG console battery installation/exchange . . . . . . . 2–7

Using the external battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

Using an external power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10

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3–Guidelines

Operator preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

Geometry of dead zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

Determining operating zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

Adjusting the sensor head angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4

4–The SMARTMAG Model SM–4

Receiving your instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

The components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

Assembling the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

Connecting the cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

Setting up the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3

Turning on the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3

Using the headphones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4

Setting the parameters with the console . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4

Using the LED display and keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5

Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5

Displays and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5

Performing a Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8

5–The SMARTMAG Model SM–4G

Receiving your instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1

The components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2

Assembling the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2

Master processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2

Connecting the cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3

Setting up the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4

Turning on the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4

Using the headphones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4

Setting the parameters with the SMARTMAG console . . . 5–5

Using the LED display and keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–5

Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6

Displays and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6

Assembling the Gradiometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–9

Vertical Gradiometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–9

Horizontal Gradiometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–10

Performing a Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–10

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6–The SMARTMAG Console

Pre-defined operating modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1

Console description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3

Keypad description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4

Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5

Display screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8

General information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8

Cursor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–9

Display blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–9

Pop-up windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–10

Help screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–11

Operating displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–12

Basic mode configuration displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–12

Basic mode data collection displays . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–16

Search mode configuration display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–17

Search mode data collection displays . . . . . . . . . . . 6–19

Advanced mode configuration displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–20

Main operating display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–20

Instrument setup display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–22

Magnetometer setup display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–23

Advanced mode data displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–26

Numeric data display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–26

Graphic data display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–28

Recall displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–29

Recall setup display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–29

Recall data display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–30

Modifying the display window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–32

Auxiliary display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–33

Data output display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–34

Data output formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–36

Notes display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–37

Information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–38

SMARTMAG Distance Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–39

Table of Contents

7–Setting-up the SMARTMAG Console

First time operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1

Cold Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2

Configuration menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3

General setup principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4

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How to: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5

Access the main operating display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5

Access display sub-panels/blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5

Access the parameter fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5

Change parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5

Select! and Enter!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–6

Select! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–6

Enter! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–6

Line and Station setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–7

Entering the starting station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–8

Entering the starting line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–8

Basic Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9

Sample total-field setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9

Starting Your Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–11

Search Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–12

Sample search mode setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–12

Advanced Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–14

Instrument setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–14

Sample total-field setup (WALKMAG or WALKGRAD) . . . . . 7–15

Sample base-station setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–18

Information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–21

Note entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–23

Display intensity control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–25

Parameter lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–26

Reprogramming the operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–27

At the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–27

At the SMARTMAG Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–27

8–Operating the SMARTMAG with the Console

Accurate and meaningful measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1

Determining operating zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2

Effects of gradient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2

Other sources of noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2

Base-station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–3

Repeated surveys lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–3

WALKMAG—Total-field/Gradiometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–4

Check your setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–5

Start survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–5

WALKGRAD gradiometer survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–6

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Manual mode—Total-field/Gradiometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–7

Check your setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–8

Start survey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–8

Automating your measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–9

Base-station operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–10

Check your setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–11

Start operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–11

Search mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–12

Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–12

Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–13

Survey data correction procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–14

Using base-station data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–14

Tie-point (TIE-PT) mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–15

Loop type—collecting data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–15

Line type—collecting data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–16

Tie-point correction procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–18

Basic modes (Loop only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–18

Advanced modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–19

9–Data output

Output formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–1

XYZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–2

XYZ+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–3

XYZ++ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–4

PRN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–5

NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–6

BINARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–7

Converting binary data with XFSMART . . . . . . . . . . 9–7

Basic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–9

Advanced mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–10

Output setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–10

Dumping data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–12

All data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–12

Specific data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–13

Binary Dump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–13

Line by line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–14

Erasing data from memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–15

Basic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–15

Advanced mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–16

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10–Maintaining your SM–4/4G

General rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–1

Charging the battery belt batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–2

Console battery charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–3

One battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–4

Two batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–5

Periodic maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–6

Desiccant exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–6

Fuse replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–7

Console disassembly/assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–8

Cable repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–9

Sensor troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–10

Console troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–11

11–Reference information

SMARTMAG Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–1

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–3

Instrument parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–4

Warranty & Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–5

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–5

Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–5

When to ship the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–5

Description of the problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–5

Shipping instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–6

Customs documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–7

A–Orienting Cesium sensors for best performance

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1

The active zone of the SMARTMAG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2

Calculation of the tumble angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–5

Recommended sensor orientations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–14

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DISCLAIMER

The product supplied by the vendor under this sale agreement, when

properly maintained, calibrated and operated will perform in accor-

dance with the vendor’s published specifications. The vendor disclaims

responsibility for the detection of any particular target under any par-

ticular set of circumstances, and the purchaser and or user hereby ac-

knowledges and accepts such a disclaimer.

The purchase and or user releases and agrees to hold harmless the ven-

dor, its officers, servants, employees, agents and contractors, against

any and all claims, demands, actions and liabilities whatsoever, arising

out of the use or operation of the product.

SMARTMAG

Disclaimer

It is understood and agreed that this contract shall be governed by the

laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada.

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Disclaimer

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PREFACE

SMARTMAG

Preface

Congratulations on purchasing the SMARTMAG high sensitivity, high

resolution, cesium vapour magnetometer/gradiometer from

Ltd.! You are in possession of one of the most advanced magnetometers

for environmental, geotechnical, archaeological and mineral explora-

tion uses of today.

The

SMARTMAG is a portable, cesium magnetometer that also is inex-

pensive, lightweight and rugged. In its trademarked

it is ideal for applications where high production, fast reading and high

sensitivity are required.

WALKMAG mode,

SCINTREX

Preface

Your SM–4 is quite versatile and can be optionally upgraded and

configured as a gradiometer or as a base-station. To upgrade your sys-

tem to the SM–4G model, please contact your SCINTREX representative.

FEATURES

SMARTMAG The main features/options of the SMARTMAG include:

▲ integrated sensor/staff and processing electronics

▲ advanced digital signal processing for low noise 0.01nT

resolution

▲ rugged, waterproof design incorporating adjustable sensor head

▲ audio output with auto baseline tracking

▲ sunlight readable LED display and keypad

▲ RS-232/RS-422 output

▲ SMARTMAG console

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Preface

Console The main features of the SMARTMAG console include:

▲ real-time graphic display of magnetic field readings
▲ interactive menus for easy operator use

▲ selectable sampling rates as fast as 10 times per second
▲ WALKMAG mode for rapid data acquisition
▲ true simultaneous gradiometer option with the WALKGRAD mode

for rapid data acquisition

▲ large internal memory, expandable to over 300,000 readings

(750,000 for base station)

▲ easy to read, large LCD screen that displays data both graphically

and numerically

▲ easy review of the data and Datacheck quality control

▲ ENVIMAP software for processing and mapping of the data

SMARTMAG VERSIONS

There are five versions (factory configured) of the SMARTMAG:

1. SMARTMAG model SM-1 (759 001):

Figure A SMARTMAG model SM-1 components

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SMARTMAG versions

2. SMARTMAG model SM-2 (759 005):

Figure B SMARTMAG model SM-2 components

3. SMARTMAG model SM-3 (759 002):

Preface

Figure C SMARTMAG model SM-3 components

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Preface

4. SMARTMAG model SM-4 (759 003):

Figure D SMARTMAG model SM-4 components

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5. SMARTMAG model SM-4G (759 004):

Figure E SMARTMAG model SM-4G components

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

About This Manual

TYPE STYLES

The following typeface conventions will be used throughout the man-

ual. There may be additional conventions used in the specific sections.

These will be described in the introduction for the section.

PAGE NUMBERING

Convention Use

Bold An action you are required to perform

A proper name.

Italic A new term is being introduced

An item of importance is being emphasized.

Dot Matrix A prompt on the

Text to be input to the console.

LED

ALL CAPS

A prompt or parameter on the LED display.

A display or key on the SMARTMAG console
The name of a method, item or mode.

SMARTMAG console

Preface

SYMBOLS

The page numbering scheme used consists of two parts; the chapter

number and page number. For exa mple,

page 1.

For your convenience, each chapter in a section has a thumb-tab on the

right-hand side allowing you to quickly locate a chapter of interest. The

thumb-tabs are arranged in descending order.

The following symbols will be used to highlight specific sections of text

throughout the manual.

3-1 would refer to Chapter 3,

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Symbol Meaning

▲

Indicates an item in a list/grouping or a single­step procedure

Note:

Indicates specific information that you should
read.

Hint:

Indicates a tip, new idea or helpful hint.

Caution:

Indicates a note of caution. You should pay
special attention to this section.

Warning:

Indicates a warning. You should read this sec­tion very carefully.

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Important:

Please read this! Indicates a very important
message.

HELP-LINE

In order to provide a high-degree and quality of technical support, a

special HELP-Line is available for

help with the instrument, applying the instrument to a particular prob-

lem or help with the

port at the following numbers:

In Canada:

In the U.S.A.:

SMARTMAG users. If you need any

ENVIMAP software, please contact SCINTREX sup-

Telephone: [phone]

Fax: [phone] (Sales Department)

[phone] (Customer Service)

Telex: 06-964570

Telephone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

HELP-Line

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In Australia:

Telephone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

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SMARTMAG

INTRODUCTION

This manual is divided into twelve chapters with the information flow

from chapter to chapter following a natural progression, as shown in

the following table:

Chapter Description

Introduction

Preparation

Guidelines

Chapter

Outlines what the instrument can do.

Describes the assembly of the system in
preparation for use.

Provides guidelines, hints and basic trouble­shooting information that are common to all

SMARTMAG models.

1

Introduction

SM–4 Model

SM–4G Model

Console

Setting up

Provides step by step instructions on how to
use the SM–4

Provides step by step instructions on using the
SM–4G

Describes the physical parts of the
console, keypad and display menus. It also
describes the function of each key, as well as
the various modes and parameters shown on
the display panel.

Gives step-by-step instructions on how to set
up the instrument as either a total-field mag­netometer, a gradiometer or a magnetic base­station.

SMARTMAG without the console.

SMARTMAG without the console.

SMARTMAG

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Introduction

Chapter Description

COLD BOOT

Operations

Data Output

Maintenance

Reference

Appendix

Note: Please read the section “First time operation” on page 7–1 so

that you will know how to do a cold boot of the instrument.
This is needed the first time you use it, whenever you wish
to change operating configurations, or after the batteries
have been removed for more than 10 minutes.

Guides you through typical instrument opera­tion, using basic and advanced configura­tions, in a
survey.

Shows examples of data output formats and
explains how to dump the acquired data to a
computer.

Describes basic maintenance, trouble-shoot­ing and repair.

Contains the technical specifications, instru­ment parts list and warranty information.

Gives a detailed overview of issues relating to
optimum sensor orientation.

WALKMAG and a stop-and-go type of

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INSTRUMENT OVERVIEW

Instrument overview

The SCINTREX SMARTMAG is an easy-to-use, light-weight, battery-powered,

portable magnetometer. It is a total-field instrument using the Larmor

frequency of precession of cesium atoms to measure the local magnet-

ic field. Optional upgrade kits allow the instrument to be used as a gra-

diometer or as a base-station.

Measured data is stored in memory along with the coordinates where

the measurement took place. In the advanced configuration modes,

you can also enter descriptive notes of up to 32 characters at any sta-

tion. The data can be displayed either numerically or graphically for

quick inspection of the data quality and spotting of anomalies. Data

can also be recalled from memory for visual inspection, dumped to the

serial port (RS-232) of a computer or directly to a printer. You can also

automatically correct your magnetic data for diurnal variations when

another

survey in the

To m a ke th e

site characterization, drum location, archaeology, general search,

ground water, mineral, oil and gas exploration. These configurations

fall into two categories: basic (where you only need to set a few param-

eters) and advanced (where you have complete control over all oper-

ating modes).

SMARTMAG is used as a base-station or when you conduct your

TIE mode.

SMARTMAG easy to use, there are preset configurations for

Introduction

The operating modes of the

or fully automatic. In the

data are acquired and recorded at rates of up to ten readings per sec-

ond, as you walk at a steady pace along the survey line. At desired in-

tervals, you trigger a station marker by pressing a single button and the

co-ordinates are automatically assigned to the recorded data.

Note that each model of the

quire additional software and/or hardware to be converted from one

model to another, if desired. Please consult your sales representative for

further information.

SMARTMAG can be manual, semi-automatic

WALKMAG (walking magnetometer) mode,

SMARTMAG (SM–1 through SM–4G) may re-

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SMARTMAG

Chapter

PREPARING THE SMARTMAG

This chapter describes:

▲ how the SMARTMAG is packaged,

▲ how to connect the components to get an operational unit,

▲ the various options you may have for powering the unit.

The following two photographs show all the components (less packing

materials) of the standard

SMARTMAG and the SMARTMAG Gradiometer.

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Preparation

Figure 1 The complete SMARTMAG SM–4 kit

with optional accessories.

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Preparing the SMARTMAG

Figure 2 The complete SMARTMAG gradiometer

kit with optional accessories.

UNPACKING

The standard SMARTMAG is shipped in a durable carrying/shipping case
that should be retained for storage and shipping. This provides a proper
place for every item when you repack your instrument for shipping or
storage. Please check the components delivered against the actual or­der, as systems may vary

REPACKING

Please make certain that the batteries are removed and stored in the ap-
propriate places. Failing to do so may result in damaged batteries and
possibly a damaged console.

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Warning: The batteries must be removed from the unit prior to

shipping or storage.

FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE.

ASSEMBLY

In order to make the system as compact as possible for shipment and

storage, and considering the various sensor configurations available,

the

SMARTMAG system requires you to connect up the external compo-

nents. This section will describe the steps required to completely as-

semble your instrument.

INSTALLING THE BATTERY BELT

The battery belt contains the batteries that power up the SMARTMAG sen-

sor assembly. The

stored within the console housing and is discussed in “SMARTMAG

console battery installation/exchange” on page 2–8.

SMARTMAG console is powered by batteries that are

Assembly

Preparation

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Preparing the SMARTMAG

Figure 3 The Battery Belt

INSTALLING/EXCHANGING THE BATTERY IN THE BATTERY BELT

1. When installing replacement batteries, disconnect the existing

batteries and install the new ones.

2. Adjust the battery pouch velcro compartments to secure the

batteries in the pouch.

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CONNECTING THE SENSOR(S) TO THE BATTERY BELT

1. Using the following diagram, connect the appropriate assemblies

to the connectors on the Battery Belt box which is located on the
underside of the Battery Belt.

Assembly

Preparation

Figure 4 Battery Belt Box Connectors

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Preparing the SMARTMAG

INSTALLING THE LED DISPLAY AND KEYBOARD

1. Attach the mounting brackets to the sensor staff by using the four,

#4 Philips screws that are supplied with the mounting kit as shown
below. Ensure that the mounting bracket with the velcro is
mounted on the top of the staff.

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Figure 5 LED and Keyboard Mounting Kit

2. Attach the display and keyboard to the top of the mounting

bracket with the velcro.

3. Connect the display and keypad connector to the rear of the

sensor compartment as shown in the diagram.

INSTALLING THE SHOULDER STRAP

1. Thread the shoulder strap through the plastic clips and attach the

strap to the sensor staff as shown in the diagram below:

Figure 6 Installing the shoulder strap

Assembly

Preparation

2. Adjust the straps in the plastic clips until the sensor staff is the

correct height and the strap comfortably fits your shoulder.

INSTALLING THE AUDIO OPTION KIT

The Audio option can be added to the SMARTMAG after you have taken

possession of the instrument by adding the audio option kit. To install

the audio option in your

SMARTMAG, please contact the factory.

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Preparing the SMARTMAG

SMARTMAG CONSOLE BATTERY INSTALLATION/EXCHANGE

The SMARTMAG console is shipped without the battery installed. This is
the proper procedure, while shipping and storing the instrument, to
prevent deep discharge of the battery. Deep discharge can possibly
cause permanent damage to the battery and will always shorten the
battery life. This situation will occur because a small current is being
drawn even if the instrument is turned off.

The following steps outline the battery installation:

1. Turn the instrument face down on a clean and even surface.

2. Unscrew both knurled screws on either side of the battery cover

and lift the cover off.

3. Place the battery into the recess in the rear panel of the

instrument.

4. Connect it carefully to the MAIN BATTERY connector. It is not

important which side of the plug is up, as long as the connector
pins are properly aligned.

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5. Replace the cover and tighten both knurled screws.

6. If this is the first time installation, proceed with battery charging.

The small size and low cost of the battery makes it convenient to carry
an additional battery along as a spare.

Warning: An internal battery keeps the memory and the internal

clock alive for about
the switching to the spare battery be done

TO PREVENT THE LOSS OF YOUR DATA!

10 minutes. It is strongly advised that

quickly,