Veris EC Force Probe Operating Instructions
OM17-P4000 Force/EC
Operating Instructions
EC Force Probe
Table of Contents
Section 1
1-1 Warranty & Safety
Section 2
2-1 System Overview P4000
2-3 System Overview Electronics
Section 3
3-1 Software Installation Guide
Section 4
4-1 Field Operations – Electronics
Section 5
5-1 Probe Platform Installation
5-3 Platform Operation
5-4 EC - Force Probe Operation
5-6 Soil Coring
5-8 Soil Anchoring System
5-10 Probe Removal and Tractor Installation
Section 6
6-1 Maintenance and Lubrication
6-4 Probe Removal
6-5 Case Removal
Section 7
7-1 Troubleshooting
Section 8
8-1 Specifications
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OM17-P4000 Force/EC
Warranty
Veris Technologies warrants this product to be free of defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of delivery to the purchaser.
Veris Technologies will repair or replace any product returned to Salina, Kansas, which
appears upon inspection to be defective in materials or workmanship. Veris
Technologies will have shall have no obligation under this warranty for the cost of labor,
down-time, transportation charges, or for the repair or replacement of any product that
has been misused, carelessly handled, modified, or altered.
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ALL
CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED AND
EXCLUDED.
Safety
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Important! Read the following SAFETY PROCEDURES before operating the Veris
P4000
• Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Avoid
the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines. Use a piece of
• Use paper or cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to check for suspected leaks.
• Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic and
high-pressure wash systems.
• If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin must
be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result.
• Pinch point hazard: to prevent injury, stand clear when raising
or lowering any part of the Veris P4000.
• Install all transport locks before transporting or working underneath.
• Detach and store implements in an area where children normally do not play. Secure
implement by using blocks and supports.
• Keep feet clear of foot and probe when lowering.
• Do not probe where utility lines may be present. Use ‘Call Before You Dig’ services.
• Use paper or cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to check for suspected leaks.
• Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic and
high-pressure wash systems.
• If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin must
be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result.
• Read Operations Manual before operating machine
• Review safety instructions with operators before operating machine and at least
annually
• Riders obstruct the operator’s view. They could be struck by foreign objects or
thrown from the machine.
• Never allow children to operate equipment.
• To prevent possible electrical shock, or damage to the instrument, do not connect to
any power source greater than twelve (12) volts DC.
• Do not grease or oil implement while it is in operation.
• Disconnect battery ground cable (-) before servicing or adjusting electrical systems or
before welding on implement.
• Remove buildup of mud, oil or debris.
• Be prepared if a fire starts
• Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
• Be careful when touching the probe after use, the sapphire window gets hot.
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Hyd sight
gauge
Fuel Tank
Figure 1
Starter Switch
Choke
Throttle
Figure 2
Section 2
VERIS P4000 Probe Platform
System Overview
Before you begin using your P4000, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the basic
components and controls
Pre-operation checks:
1) Engine oil Level – refer to Honda GX 670 engine manual
2) Hydraulic fluid -- fluid level should be at or near upper black line on sight gauge
of hydraulic reservoir. (Figure 1). If not add suitable ISO 32 hydraulic fluid with a
viscosity index of 95- 140. Unit is filled at factory with Mobilfluid 424.
3) Check gas level – unleaded gasoline only
4) Check for any loose fasteners or hydraulic leaks.
Controls:
1) Engine controls are located on the engine itself. (figure 2) . Refer to Honda
engine manual for detailed information.
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Figure 3
Figure 4
Voltage meter Side Shift control Extension control Fold control
Probe speed
Flow control
12v power switch Engine emergency stop Probe control Rotation control Foot control
Hyd pressure gauge
Engine hour meter
Hydraulic Controls
All system monitoring and probe control functions are contained on the
console mounted to the right of the probe, referred to as the “foot”. (Figures 3,4)
a) Voltage meter – monitors battery voltage
b) Side shift control – allows lateral movement of probe for multiple insertions at
a given location.
c) Extension control -- used to extend probe from transport to field use position
d) Fold control – folds probe from transport to use position
e) Probe speed flow control – controls insertion speed of NIR/EC Force Probe to
operator preference
f) Hydraulic pressure gauge – monitors system pressure during hydraulic
cycling
g) Hour meter—monitors engine operation for routine maintenance
h) Foot Control – Raises and lowers foot
i) Rotation control – aids in soil core insertion in tough soils. Down is clockwise-
direction required for coring.
j) Probe control – Raises and lowers probe assembly
k) Engine emergency stop – immediately shuts down engine if need arises.
l) 12VDC power switch for auxiliary and spectrometer power.
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The first four connections are
only used with the VIS NIR
probe
Only these three connections
are used with the Force EC
probe
System diagram
OM17-P4000 Force/EC
Electronics
Figure 5
Figures 6
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Figure 7&8
Probe module
#38145
Cable that includes force and EC
connections
Garmin GPS
# 21221
GPS adaptor cable #30727
Note: This adaptor cable is
required in order for
compatibility with the provided
Garmin GPS.
GPS serial adaptor cable
#35482
This will connect the serial port of a GPS to the
GPS port on the auxiliary case, for using an
alternate GPS to the Garmin. External power is
required for the GPS to function.
Figure 11 EC test load
#10447
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Figure 9
Figure 10
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Figure 12
5-meter USB cable
#30281
Power cable
#39985
This is used to power the
instrument from a vehicle (for
field use).
Note: Only use 5-amp fuse
String Pot #SC160
String Pot Cable #38866
Figure 14
Figure 15 EC Dipole Tester #29689
OM17-P4000 Force/EC
Figure 13
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The Veris EC - Force
Software installer will
guide the user through
installation of the Veris
operating software and
the necessary drivers
needed to run the
Auxiliary case. Note:
Do not plug in USB
cable for case at this
time.
Section 3
Software Installation and Setup
Software Installation
Note: For computers outside the United States of America, please make the following
change to the computer’s regional settings before installing the Veris
Spectrophotometer Software.
Step 1: Open control panel and double click on Regional and Language Options
Step 2: Click on Customize, the following screen will appear. The Decimal symbol
needs to be a “.” while the Digit grouping symbol needs to be a “,”. The will ensure
proper operation of the software. Once the changes have been made click OK and
proceed with installation.
Veris EC - Force Software Installation
Figure 1
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Figure 2
Only install
software in the
default directory.
If a different
directory is
chosen then the
auxiliary case
will not be able
to find the
correct drivers.
OM17-P4000 Force/EC
Figure 3
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