GK-604D Digital Inclinometer System - Unlocked

GK-604D
Inclinometer Readout
Application
Users Manual
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Copyright 2015 by Geokon, Inc.

(Doc Rev M, 12/2015)
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Table of Contents:
1. Introduction .............................................................................................. 1
1.1 Features ...........................................................................................1
1.2 GK-604D Inclinometer Readout Application ...........................................3
1.2.1 Tiltmeter and Compass Probes ...............................................................................5
1.3 Before using the GK-604D Inclinometer Readout ..................................6
2. Installation and Operation......................................................................... 7

2.1 Initial Quick Start Sequence ................................................................7
2.2 Establishing Contact with the Remote Module ..................................... 12
2.3 Installing the GK-604D IRA ............................................................... 15
2.3.1 Launching the GK-604D Installer ........................................................................ 17
2.4 Starting the Inclinometer Readout the first time .................................. 21
3. User Interface ..........................................................................................26

3.1 Overview ........................................................................................ 26
3.2 Project Explorer ............................................................................... 27
3.2.1 Context Menu .............................................................................................................. 28
3.3 Application Menu ............................................................................. 29
3.3.1 Live Readings .............................................................................................................. 29
3.3.2 Edit Settings ................................................................................................................ 36
3.3.3 Terminal Window ....................................................................................................... 36
3.3.4 About GK-604D .......................................................................................................... 38
3.3.5 System Configuration .............................................................................................. 40
3.4 File Menu ........................................................................................ 48
3.4.1 Export Menu ................................................................................................................ 48
3.4.2 Import Menu................................................................................................................ 51
3.4.3 View Data ...................................................................................................................... 54

3.4.4 Delete/Restore Menu ................................................................................................ 57
3.4.5 Exit Tapping on this menu item will cause the program to cease
execution. ................................................................................................................................. 58
4. Configuring Project Explorer Elements ..................................................... 59

4.1 Hole Configuration ........................................................................... 60
4.2 Probe Configuration ......................................................................... 61
4.3 Project Configuration ..................................................................... 63
5. Files, Folders and Transferring Data ......................................................... 64

5.1 File Transfer ................................................................................... 65
5.2 Backing up configurations ................................................................ 65
6. Maintenance............................................................................................ 66
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APPENDIX A. Inclinometer Theory ............................................................... 68
A.1. Inclinometer Theory ....................................................................... 68
A.2 Conducting the survey .................................................................... 71
A.3 Checksums and Face Errors on Inclinometer Probes ......................... 72
A.3.1 Effect of Face Error on reading accuracy..................................................... 73
A.3.2 Measurement of Face Error .............................................................................. 74
A.3.3 Setting of the Face Error to zero .................................................................... 74
A.3.4 Conclusion .................................................................................................................... 75
APPENDIX B. Data File Format ..................................................................... 76

B.1 Hole Data File Format ...................................................................... 76
APPENDIX C. Text Reports ........................................................................... 78
C.1 Raw Data Text Report ...................................................................... 78

C.2 A-axis Profile Data Text Report.......................................................... 79
C.3 B-axis Profile Data Text Report.......................................................... 80
C.4 A-axis Deflection Data Text Report .................................................... 81
C.5 B-axis Deflection Data Text Report .................................................... 82
APPENDIX D. Remote Module Command Structure ......................................84

APPENDIX E. Data Reduction Formulas........................................................86
E.1. Deflection Calculation ...................................................................... 86
E.2. Profile Calculation ........................................................................... 88
E.3. GTILT Users ................................................................................... 89
APPENDIX F. Technical Specifications

....................................................................................................................90
F.1. GK-604D Digital System Specifications .............................................. 90
F1.1 Compass Sensor Specifications ............................................................................. 91
F.2. Analog Probe System Specifications .................................................. 92
F.3. Field PC (FPC-1) Specifications ......................................................... 93
APPENDIX G. Portable Tiltmeter Operation .................................................94

G.1 Single Channel Tiltmeter (Model 6101) .............................................. 94
G.2. Tiltmeter Data Format .................................................................... 99
G.3 Dual Channel Digital Tiltmeter (Model 6101D) ................................... 100
G.4. Dual-Axis Tiltmeter Data Format .................................................... 103
APPENDIX H. Spiral and Compass Probe Operation ................................... 104

H.1 Spiral Indicator Probe (6005-3) ....................................................... 104
H.2 Inclinometer/Compass Probe (6100D-X) .......................................... 107
H.2.1 Calibrate Compass .................................................................................................. 110
H.4 Compass Survey Data ................................................................... 112
Table of Figures:
Figure 1 Model GK-604D, Digital Inclinometer System .......................................................................1
Figure 2 - Model 6000-2 Control Cable (top) ..........................................................................................2
Figure 3 - FPC-1 running GK-604D IRA ....................................................................................................3
Figure 4 - 6000/6100 type probe ............................................................................................................4
Figure 5 - GK-604-4 Interface ..................................................................................................................4
Figure 6 - GK-604-3 Reel System (shown with the Archer unit and carrying case) ................................5
Figure 7 - Probe Settings Mismatch ........................................................................................................9
Figure 8 - Initial Probe Settings ............................................................................................................ 10
Figure 9 - No probe association window ............................................................................................. 10
Figure 10 - ActiveSync Window showing active connection ............................................................... 15
Figure 11 - Windows Mobile Device Center ........................................................................................ 16
Figure 12 - Windows Explorer window displaying HHD root folder .................................................... 17
Figure 13 - Hand-held device root folder contents.............................................................................. 18
Figure 14 - Installation Folder Contents .............................................................................................. 18
Figure 15 - GK-604D Installer at root of HDD....................................................................................... 19
Figure 16 - GK-604D Install Screen....................................................................................................... 20
Figure 17 - GK-604D IRA Icon in Start->Program ................................................................................. 20
Figure 18 - Select Workspace Name .................................................................................................... 21
Figure 19 - Select Workspace Folder ................................................................................................... 22
Figure 20 - Workspace Exists ............................................................................................................... 22
Figure 21 - Select Probe Library Name ................................................................................................ 23
Figure 22 - Select Probe Library Folder ................................................................................................ 24
Figure 23 - Probe Library Exists ............................................................................................................ 24
Figure 24 - Empty Workspace and Probe Library ................................................................................ 25
Figure 25 - User Interface ..................................................................................................................... 26

Figure 26 Context Menu .................................................................................................................... 28
Figure 27 - Application Menu ............................................................................................................... 29
Figure 28 - Remote Module Connection Problem................................................................................ 30
Figure 29 - Temporary File Data Prompt .............................................................................................. 30
Figure 30 - View Save Data ................................................................................................................... 31
Figure 31 - Load Previous Data ............................................................................................................. 31
Figure 32 - Live Readings Screen .......................................................................................................... 32
Figure 33 - Unsaved Data Prompt ........................................................................................................ 32
Figure 34 - Auto Increment Save .......................................................................................................... 32
Figure 35 - Save File Screen .................................................................................................................. 33
Figure 36- Menu option (Live Readings screen) ................................................................................... 34
Figure 37 - Viewing Inclinometer Data ................................................................................................. 35
Figure 38 - Viewing Compass Data ....................................................................................................... 35
Figure 39 - Terminal Window ............................................................................................................... 36
Figure 40 - About GK-604D IRA ............................................................................................................ 38
Figure 41 - Ready for Connection? ....................................................................................................... 38
Figure 42 - Remote Module/Probe Status............................................................................................ 39
Figure 43 - System Configuration ......................................................................................................... 40
Figure 44 - Stable Indication ................................................................................................................. 41
Figure 45 - Unstable Indication ............................................................................................................ 41
Figure 46 Auto Record Enabled ......................................................................................................... 43
Figure 47 - Auto Record Active ............................................................................................................. 43
Figure 48 - Auto record paused, Dataset 2 selected ............................................................................ 45
Figure 49 - Male DB-9 housing (female pins) ....................................................................................... 47
Figure 50 - File Menu Figure 51 - Export Menu................................................................................. 48
Figure 52- Export Data Window
Figure 53 - Save Data File ............................................................. 49
Figure 54 - Export Path Selection
Figure 55 - Probe Selection Window .......................................... 50
Figure 56 - Import Menu
Figure 57 - Select Hole Export File ......................... 51
Figure 58 - Select Project Export File Figure 59 - Select Probe Export File ....................................... 52
Figure 60 - Select Probe Library Export File Figure 61 - Probe Library Switch after Import ............. 53
Figure 62 - Select View Options Window
Figure 64 - Menu Options for Reports
Figure 63 - View Option List .......................................... 54

Figure 65 - Raw Data Report ............................................... 55
Figure 66 - Axis Profile Report Figure 67 - Axis Deflection Report ................................................... 55

Figure 68 - Profile Plot
Figure 69 - Profile Plot - Marker On ............................................................ 56
Figure 70 - Deflection Plot ................................................................................................................... 57

Figure 71 - Delete / Restore Window
Figure 72 - Hole Delete / Restore Window .......................... 58
Figure 73 - Hole General Settings ........................................................................................................ 60

Figure 74 - Hole Parameters ................................................................................................................ 60
Figure 75 - Probe General Settings ...................................................................................................... 61
Figure 76 - Probe Coefficients .............................................................................................................. 61
Figure 77 - Project Settings .................................................................................................................. 63
Figure 78 - Inclinometer Casing (end view) ......................................................................................... 68
Figure 79 - Inclinometer Probe ............................................................................................................ 69
Figure 80 - Inclinometer Survey Description ....................................................................................... 70
Figure 81 - Plot of Borehole Deflection................................................................................................ 70
Figure 82 - Model 6101 Tiltmeter with 6201-3 Interface Cable .......................................................... 94
Figure 83 - Tiltplates: 6201-1C (ceramic), 6201-1A (Copper plated Aluminum), 6201-1S (stainless) . 95
Figure 84 - Live Readings (Tiltmeter) ................................................................................................... 97
Figure 85 - Saving data query............................................................................................................... 97
Figure 86 - Save File Dialog .................................................................................................................. 98
Figure 87 - File Exists Dialog ................................................................................................................. 98
Figure 88- Model 6101D Digital Tiltmeter .......................................................................................... 100

Figure 89 - Live Readings (Tiltmeter) .................................................................................................. 102
Figure 90 - Spiral Indicator Probe (6005-3) ........................................................................................ 104
Figure 91 - Live Readings for Spiral Data ............................................................................................ 105
Figure 92 - Saving Compass Survey Data ............................................................................................ 106
Figure 93 Digital Inclinometer/Compass Probe (6100D-X) ............................................................. 107
Figure 94 Compass Enable Message................................................................................................ 108
Figure 95 - Live Compass Data............................................................................................................ 109
Figure 96 - Initial Calibration Screen .................................................................................................. 110
Figure 97 - Calibration Routine........................................................................................................... 111
1. Introduction
The GK-604D is made up of three components:
the Readout Unit, consisting of a hand-held field PC running the GK-604D
Inclinometer Readout Application (see Figures 1 and 3).
the GK-604D Remote Module, housed in a weather-proof reel enclosure containing
the cable that directly connects to the inclinometer probe (see Figures 1 and 6)
The inclinometer probe, either analog or digital. See Figure 1 (digital, 6100D-X) and
Figure 4 (analog, 6100-1X).
Figure 1 Model GK-604D, Digital Inclinometer System

The Readout Unit and Remote Module components communicate wirelessly using
Bluetooth, a reliable digital communications solution. This simplifies the handling of the
system in the field as well as simplifying the transfer of data to your PC workstation for
final analysis.
1.1 Features
Rugged, general purpose, reliable readout based on a hand-held PC:
all the benefits of a Windows Mobile compatible device (Windows file system,
RS-232, USB and wireless connectivity)
long battery life
ease of use
Lightweight and simple Remote Module:
lithium battery (8 + hours of continuous use)

one button operation; automatic power down when Bluetooth connection is
dropped or after several minutes of inactivity
rugged
reliable connection to standard inclinometer probes (Figures 1 and 4) is
accomplished via model 6000-2 control cable which features a lightweight,
polyurethane jacket and is less than 7 mm in diameter (see Figure 2). The
control cable contains a central Kevlar strand with a breaking strength of 150
kg
Figure 2 - Model 6000-2 Control Cable (top)
1.2 GK-604D Inclinometer Readout Application

The GK-604D Inclinometer Readout Application (GK-604D IRA) installs and runs on
a ruggedized hand-held PC (FPC-1) (see Figure 3) and is designed to communicate
via Bluetooth with Remote Modules connected to analog or digital probes (see
Figure 4), both MEMS and force-balance type. For digital probes the Remote
Module is fully contained within the reel as depicted by Figure 1.
For analog probes an interface unit, GK-604-4 (see Figure 5), connects directly to
the probe (analog MEMS and force-balance type) and can be purchased as a
separate unit or as part of the GK-604-3 reel system (see Figure 6).
Figure 3 - FPC-1 running GK-604D IRA
Figure 4 - 6000/6100 type probe
Figure 5 - GK-604-4 Interface
Figure 6 - GK-604-3 Reel System (shown with the Archer unit and carrying case)
Note: The GK-604D Inclinometer Readout Application will also operate on the
Archer Field PC from Juniper Systems (shown in Figure 6) as well as the newer
Archer2.
1.2.1 Tiltmeter and Compass Probes

In addition to standard inclinometer probes, the GK-604D IRA also can be used
with Geokon Tiltmeter and Compass Probes. See Appendices G and H for more
information on these probe types.
1.3 Before using the GK-604D Inclinometer Readout

The readout software runs as an application under Windows Mobile 6 operating
system installed on a hand-held PC (FPC-1).
The user should familiarize themselves with the FPC-1 and the Windows Mobile
OS.
It is assumed in the instructions below that the user can launch applications
from the Start button including File Explorer and the Bluetooth Settings
manager.
It is assumed that the user can tap the keyboard icon as needed and use the onscreen keyboard to enter text and numbers.
Check out the Maintenance requirements in Section 6
2. Installation and Operation

The steps described in section 2.1 are an attempt to guide the user through the process
of launching the GK-604D IRA, connecting to the probe and taking a survey. If all parts
of the GK-604D are purchased as a system, Geokon makes every effort to ensure that
the system is completely set up and working before it leaves the factory. Other times,
the user may already own the hand-held PC and are setting up their hardware and
software for the very first time. The steps below attempt to cover all cases and refer the
user to the appropriate section when more information is needed.
For those users that have purchased a complete GK-604D system, a workspace with the
name of GK604D and a probe library called ProbeLibrary will have been pre-defined
and the FPC-1 unit will already be paired with the Remote Module. Note that the
workspace and probe library names can be changed at any time or new ones can be
created (see section 3.2.1). When purchasing a GK-604D system, sections 2.2 through
2.4 can possibly be skipped but a quick review is recommended.
NOTE: Always make sure that the inclinometer probe is attached to the reel before
attempting the quick start sequence below.
2.1 Initial Quick Start Sequence

The following steps are a guide to the typical operation of the GK-604D and, if
followed, should result in a successful hole survey being taken:
A) If the Remote Module was purchased separately from the FPC-1 unit or if a new
Bluetooth pairing is needed, see section 2.2 (Establishing Contact with the
Remote Module).
B) Launch the GK-604D IRA by tapping on Start from the FPC-1 main
window, tap Programs, then tap the GK-604D IRA icon. If the
GK-604D Inclinometer Readout Application has not been installed,
please see section 2.3 (Installing the GK-604D IRA).
C) If the window shown in Figure 18 is displayed instead of the Main Window (see
Figure 25), please refer to section 2.4, Starting the Inclinometer Readout the
First Time.
D) If the Inclinometer System is an analog system (probe model numbers 6100-1E
and 6100-1M) then a probe must be defined in the Project Explorer Probe
Library (see section 3.2 and 4.2 for more information regarding adding and
configuring a new probe). After adding a new analog probe configuration, skip to
step F.
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E) If the Inclinometer System is a digital system (probe model numbers 6100D-E
and 6100D-M), any new probe will be discovered upon connection to the
Remote Module (covered in later steps).
F) If launching the GK-604D IRA for the first time, a project and a hole must be
defined before connecting to the Remote Module (see sections 3.2, 4.4 and 4.1
for more information regarding adding and configuring Project Explorer
elements).
NOTE: If preparing to connect to a digital system the first time, please select
UNKNOWN for the hole parameter, Probe Name:.
G) If its not selected already, select the new hole (by tapping on the hole icon in
the Project Explorer) created in step F. Press the button labeled POWER ON
(BLUETOOTH) on the Remote Module. A blue light should come on and start to
blink, signifying that the Remote Module is waiting to connect to the FPC-1 unit.
H) To start the connection process, tap on the Application Menu (see section 3.3)
then tap Live Readings. By default the application will look for a Bluetooth
connection on COM5. If the Remote Module fails to connect with the FPC-1,
then the window shown in Figure 28 will be displayed, indicating that either the
Remote Module is no longer trying to connect (timed out) or that the Bluetooth
pairing is associated with another COM port. Make sure that the proper COM
port is selected and tap Reconnect.
If connecting to an analog system, after a few seconds, the blue light on the
Remote Module should change to a steady state blue (lit but not flashing) and
the Live Readings Window will be displayed (see Figure 29). Skip to step I.
If connecting to an digital system, after few seconds, the blue light on the
Remote Module should change to a steady state blue (lit but not flashing) and
one of two windows will be displayed:
a. If the window shown in Figure 7 is displayed, then the probe has not
been previously detected by the GK-604D IRA (digital systems only). In
this case, tap ok and the probe will be added to the Probe Library and
the window shown in Figure 8 will be displayed. This allows an
opportunity to give the new newly detected probe a user friendly name
and description. See section 4.2, Probe Configuration for more
information on probe settings. When satisfied with the settings, tap
Menu->Save Settings to exit the Probe Settings Window (see Figure 8).
If the probe name was set to UNKNOWN in step F, the window in figure
9 will be displayed, allowing the name of the probe just found to be
saved into the current hole configuration.
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b. The Live Readings Window will be displayed (see Figure 29). This
indicates that the GK-604D IRA has recognized the probe as one it has
connected to before.
Figure 7 - Probe Settings Mismatch
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Figure 8 - Initial Probe Settings
Figure 9 - No probe association window
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I) Refer to section 3.3.1 for more information about taking a survey using the Live
Readings window. Also refer section A.2 for information regarding the
mechanical process of taking a survey.
J) After performing a survey, any saved data corresponding to a particular hole
survey may be reviewed and/or reports generated by tapping the File menu
then View Data. See section 3.4.3 for more information about the View Data
option.
K) Raw data files may be exported to a file system folder of the users choosing by
tapping on File, then Export, then Data. See section 3.4.1.1 for more
information regarding data export options.
L) To close the GK-604D IRA, tap File then Exit.
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2.2 Establishing Contact with the Remote Module

In general this should only need to be done once and is typically done before it
leaves the factory. Follow the steps below to ensure the partnership with the
remote is established before using the readout software:
1. Use the Bluetooth Settings Manager on the hand-held PC to set up the link to
the remote. Read about setting up a Bluetooth partnership in Chapter 9 of the
Field PCs Reference Guide.
Several ways to start the

Bluetooth Manager.
2. Once in the Bluetooth Settings Manager, click on the

Mode tab and then make sure that the box next to
Turn on Bluetooth is checked.
3. Click on the Devices tab. If it shows a Geokon

device (name will start with GK604 and contain the
remotes serial number), go to step 6. Otherwise turn
on the remote module (should see a flashing blue
indicator on the remote) and select Add new device.
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4. When a suitable remote is discovered, highlight
the device and tap Next.
5. A prompt will be displayed for a password; enter

default and tap Next again. If a partnership
with the device is successfully established the
screen will momentarily display the prompt to
the right and then return to the Bluetooth
Devices screen.
6. Click on the COM Ports tab. If the Geokon

device is already assigned to a COM Port, skip to
step 9. If no COM port is assigned, select New
Outgoing Port. In the example to the right
there is no COM Port assigned to a GK604
device.
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7.
The screen-shot to the right shows the devices that a

COM Port may be selected for. Select the appropriate
Geokon device from the list and tap Next.
8. From the Port: drop-down list, select a COM port

(COM5 is the default). Be sure to remember the
number of the COM port as you may have to select it
later in the readout software (see sections 3.3.1 and
3.3.3, as well as Figure 28). Make sure to uncheck
the Secure Connection check-box. Tap Finish when
done to return to the Bluetooth Settings COM Ports
screen.
9. Lastly verify that the Bluetooth device is set for Serial

Port operation. From the Devices tab of the
Bluetooth Settings manager, tap the device to be used
to communicate with the remote. The screen to the
right will be displayed. Ensure that the Serial Port
checkbox is checked. Tap Save to complete the
Bluetooth Settings.
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2.3 Installing the GK-604D IRA

The installation of the GK-604D IRA requires the following:
Hand-held device (HHD) running Windows Mobile Classic 6.0 or higher with at
least 50 Mbytes of free memory. HHD must be Bluetooth enabled and be able to
assign a Bluetooth connection to a COM port. Windows .NET 3.5 Compact
Framework (CF) and .NET framework English-language Messages package
installed on HHD. Both CAB file installers are included in the GK-604D IRA
installer Zip file, available on Geokons web-site
(http://www.geokon.com/digital-inclinometer-system/).
Microsoft ActiveSync version 4.5.0 or higher running on the host PC (see Figure
10) or Windows Mobile Device Center if PC is running Windows 7 (see Figure 11)
as well as the HHD. An active connection between the two must be established
either via a physical link or Bluetooth.
Figure 10 - ActiveSync Window showing active connection
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Figure 11 - Windows Mobile Device Center
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2.3.1 Launching the GK-604D Installer

From the Windows Mobile Device Center window on a desktop PC (see Figure
11) click on the folder icon labeled Browse the contents of your device to call
up an Explorer Window for the HHD (see Figure 12). The procedure for
ActiveSync is very similar.
Figure 12 - Windows Explorer window displaying HHD root folder

In the Figure 11 above, double-click the icon labeled \ to navigate to the
hand-held PCs system root shown in Figure 13.
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Figure 13 - Hand-held device root folder contents

Next, unzip the GK-604D Installer (downloaded from Geokons web-site), open
a Windows Explorer window and then navigate to the root folder of the
Installation folder (see Figure 14).
Figure 14 - Installation Folder Contents
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Copy the file, GK604D_Installer.CAB from the installation folder to the HHD
system root folder. From the HDD, navigate to the system root folder using File
Explorer (see Figure 15) and tap the file, GK604D_Installer to execute the
installer.
Figure 15 - GK-604D Installer at root of HDD
If there is a storage card installed in the HHD then the user will be prompted to
choose the location for the installation (see Figure 16). It is recommended that
Device be selected then tap Install with the stylus to initiate the install
process.
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Figure 16 - GK-604D Install Screen

The file, GK604D_Installer.CAB can be now deleted from the system root folder
to free up memory. The GK-604D IRA is now installed and its icon should
appear in Start->Programs (see Figure 17).
Figure 17 - GK-604D IRA Icon in Start->Program
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2.4 Starting the Inclinometer Readout the first time

The readout software is launched by tapping the Start button and
selecting the icon (to the right) from the drop down list or clicking on
Programs and then clicking the icon (to the right).
If the application fails to launch and the message, This application requires a newer
version of the Microsoft .NET Compact Framework than the version installed on this
device, is displayed then the .NET Compact framework that is included in the
installer Zip file should be installed. The .NET Compact Framework installer is
called NETCFv35.wm.arm4i.cab and is located in a folder called dotNET 3.5 CF
(see Figure 14). Installation is very similar to installing the GK-604D IRA. A
companion package for the .NET Framework, NETCFv35.Messages.EN.wm.cab,
should also be installed at this time and is located in the same folder.
When starting the GK-604D Inclinometer Readout Application (GK-604D IRA) for
the first time, you will be prompted to create a workspace name. The workspace
name can be any combination of letters and numbers and should be descriptive in
nature. After creation, this name will be displayed in the Project Explorer window.
Figure 18 - Select Workspace Name

Once the name for your workspace is selected, you will be prompted to choose or
create a folder on your PC where all the workspace elements will be stored. As can
be seen below, the default workspace location is in a folder name the same as the
workspace name under a special shared folder reserved for workspaces. For
Windows Mobile devices, this folder is located at:
\Application Data\Geokon\GK-604D\Workspaces.
GK-604D IRA appends the name of the new workspace to this shared folder and
uses it as the default location for the new workspace. The user is free to select their
own location, either by entering it directly, or the Browse [ ] button may be
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used to navigate to a different folder location or to create a new folder (see Figure
19). This workspace location will be stored in the GK-604D IRA configuration for
subsequent application access. After workspaces are created, all future user access
to workspaces is always by name.
Figure 19 - Select Workspace Folder

Note: If the newly selected workspace folder contains an existing workspace,
GK-604D IRA will display a dialog prompt asking the user if they want to import the
workspace as is or to rename it with the previously specified new workspace name.
Figure 20 - Workspace Exists
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Much like what was done for the initial workspace, a probe library also needs to be
created before the application can fully launch. After specifying the workspace
folder, you will be prompted to create a probe library name. The probe library name
can be any combination of letters and numbers and should be descriptive in nature.
After creation, this name will be displayed in the Project Explorer window.
Figure 21 - Select Probe Library Name
Once you've selected the name for your probe library, you will be prompted to
choose or create a folder on your PC where all the probe library elements will be
stored. As can be seen below, the default probe library location is in a folder name
the same as the probe library name under a special shared folder reserved for probe
libraries. For Windows Mobile devices this folder is located at:
\Application Data\Geokon\GK-604D\Probe Libraries
GK-604D IRA appends the name of the new probe library to this shared folder and
uses it as the default location for the new probe library. The user is free to select
their own location, either by entering it directly, or the Browse [ ] button may
be used to navigate to a different folder location or to create a new folder (see
Figure 22). This probe library location will be stored in the GK-604D IRA
configuration for subsequent application access. After probe libraries are created, all
future user access to probe libraries is always by name.
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Figure 22 - Select Probe Library Folder
Note: If the newly selected probe library folder contains an existing probe
library, GK-604D IRA will display a dialog prompt asking the user if they want to
import the probe library as is or to rename it with the previously specified new
workspace name.
Figure 23 - Probe Library Exists
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After the initial workspace and probe library are created the GK-604D IRA will open
with the newly created workspace and probe library displayed (see Figure 24). New
project(s) and hole configurations may be added to your workspace as well as
adding new probes (settings) to the new probe library.
Figure 24 - Empty Workspace and Probe Library
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3. User Interface
3.1 Overview
The GK-604D IRA user interface contains a number of navigation controls designed
to make job of selecting application elements and functions easier. These navigation
controls present an organizational view of the active workspace, inform the user
about the state of the application, and provide the user with tools to configure and
control Geokon devices.
Figure 25 - User Interface
The GK-604D IRA User Interface is comprised of several core components:

Project Explorer
Element selection tool. Context (drop-down) menu.
Application Menu
Allows display changes, project, hole and probe

configuration and connection to the remote module.
File Menu
File and project explorer element exporting, importing

and restoration. Data view/reporting options.
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Status Area
Displays the currently selected hole and probe as well as

application status.
3.2 Project Explorer

The Project Explorer is the primary navigation mechanism for moving around the
GK-604D IRA workspace and probe library. The Project Explorer presents a view of
the workspace including projects and holes and a view of the probe library that
includes available probes. These views reflect the hierarchical relationship between
these elements.
The highest element in the workspace hierarchy tree is a project. Projects allow a
GK-604D IRA user to group holes into organizational units based on the user's
preference. A project can reflect a specific site where holes have been drilled such
as a construction project. This organizational feature makes it easy to find hole
configurations along with related data files. The list of holes defined under the
project can be viewed by selecting a specific project and expanding its branch in the
explorer view (click on + sign preceding project name) (see Figure 25).
In the hierarchy of the project explorer, holes are child elements of a project. Hole
settings can be edited by selecting the desired hole in the explorer tree. Once
selected, hole settings can be displayed using Edit Settings from the Application
Menu (Figure 27) or by using the context menu (Figure 26).
Much as a project is a child element of a workspace, a probe is a child element of a
probe library.
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3.2.1 Context Menu
From the Project Explorer, new workspace elements can be added using the
context menu. Access the drop-down menu by tapping and holding the explorer
element that is to be operated on. The context menu is context sensitive in
that, based on the current selection, the appropriate elements will be enabled
and others will be disabled. Figure 27 below shows the drop-down menu with
the menu item, Add Hole, enabled (not grayed out) since a project element
is selected in the Project Explorer.
Figure 26 Context Menu
As can be seen from Figure 26, the settings for a project explorer element can
also be edited from the context menu.
Note that certain explorer elements can be sorted by newest or oldest first. The
elements that can be sorted in a project explorer list are: Holes, Projects, and
Probes.
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3.3 Application Menu

The GK-604D IRA Application Menu provides access to high level application
functionality. It is located in the lower, right corner of the main window frame. The
Edit Settings menu sub-item of this menu can also be accessed via the context
menu. The Application Menu sub-items are further described below:
Figure 27 - Application Menu
3.3.1 Live Readings

Tapping on this menu item initiates the Remote Module connection process and
after a successful connection, the Live Readings screen will be displayed (see
Figure 32). Should the connection attempt fail, the window shown in Figure 28
will be displayed with suggestions for correcting any issues before re-trying.
Note: When attempting to connect to the Remote Module, please ensure
that the Power On button on the Remote Module has been pressed
(blue light will be blinking) before tapping on the Live Readings
menu item.
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Figure 28 - Remote Module Connection Problem

After the Remote Module successfully connects to the FPC-1, the blue POWER
ON indicator will transition from blinking to steadily lit and one of two possible
screens will be displayed:
1) Figure 29 shows the message displayed if the GK-604D detects that a

previous survey wasnt saved. Tapping Yes displays the temporary data
(see Figure 30). Tapping No displays the Load previous data prompt
(see Figure 31)
Figure 29 - Temporary File Data Prompt
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Figure 30 - View Save Data

To dismiss the View saved data window tap on ok which will then display
the Load previous data prompt (see Figure 31). Tapping Yes on the Load
previous data window will load the temporary data into memory and then
display Live Readings (see Figure 32). Tapping No will load Live
Readings as normal (see Figure 32).
Figure 31 - Load Previous Data
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2) The Live Readings screen is
displayed (Figure 32).
Readings are continuously updated

from the Remote Module. The data
set always starts with Dataset 1
but can be switched at any time to
Dataset 2 (usually after rotating
the probe 180 degrees).
At the start of a survey, the Level

is set to the Starting Level
configured for a particular hole.
Pressing either of the Record
Data buttons (with a finger or tap
of the stylus) records that set of A
and B values and automatically
changes the Level (on screen) by
the amount based on the hole
configuration Interval value (see
section 4.1). The Record Data
option can also be activated by
pressing the Enter key on the
lower-right side of the keypad.
A beep sound should be heard,

confirming that the reading has
been stored. If no beep is heard,
tap the volume control at the top
of the screen and adjust the
volume.
Be sure to move the probe to the

new level and wait for the readings
to stabilize before recording the
next reading.
At any point you can scroll the

Level using the green up and
down arrow buttons on the screen
and view data stored and
checksums (lower half of the
screen). When done taking
readings, tap Menu (lower-left
corner of the screen), followed by
Exit Live Readings. You will be
given the option to save the
readings to a file (see Figure 33).
o Even if you select No, the
readings will be saved to a
temporary file and can be
restored the next time Live
Readings is entered.
Figure 32 - Live Readings Screen
Figure 33 - Unsaved Data Prompt
Figure 34 - Auto Increment Save
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o If Yes is selected, you then will be given the choice of saving with the
auto-increment suffix on the standard filename (see Figure 34).
Selecting Yes again causes the save operation to be carried out using
a filename of the form: [Hole_Name][3 digit AutoIncr_Suffix].GKN
o If you select No (to the auto incrementing option) you will be shown
the standard File Save As screen and you can modify the file name
to anything you choose. Use the stylus to click on the keyboard icon
(bottom) and make the changes you desire (see Figure 35).
Figure 35 - Save File Screen

See section 3.3.5 (System Configuration) for more information about options
that affect Live Readings and taking surveys.
3.3.1.1 Live Readings Screen Menu Options

Figure 36 shows the available options from the Live Readings Menu item
when a Digital Inclinometer/Compass probe is detected. These options are
described below:
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Figure 36- Menu option (Live Readings screen)
Enable Compass Survey For GK-604D systems with a reel firmware

version of V2.7 (or greater) AND a probe
firmware version of V2.7 (or greater), capability
exists to take a Compass Survey of the selected
hole at the same time as the inclinometer
survey. This menu item is only shown if a
compass probe is detected. See Appendix H for
a complete description of the Compass and
Spiral Probes.
Calibrate Compass
Tapping this item causes the Compass

Calibration dialog to be displayed where a
procedure to calibrate the Digital
Inclinometer/Compass probe can be followed.
See Appendix H for a complete description of
the Compass Calibration procedure.
View Compass Data
When a compass survey is enabled, this menu

item is enabled and allows the compass
heading to be displayed in place of inclinometer
A data. This item toggles between View
Compass Data and View Inclinometer Data
depending on that data currently being viewed
(see Figures 37 and 38). This menu item is
only shown if a compass probe is detected. See
Appendix H for a complete description of the
Compass and Spiral Probes.
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View Previous Survey Data Allows viewing (and loading) of previous
survey data. When tapped, the user must
first select the previous survey file to view.
After selecting a file a window very similar
to Figure 30 will be displayed. After
dismissing this window by tapping ok
another prompt is displayed similar to
Figure 31 is displayed. Tap Yes to load the
data or No to continue with the current
survey.
Exit Live Readings
When tapped, causes the GK-604D to

prompt to save survey data, shuts down the
Remote Module (reel) then exits the Live
Readings screen.
Figure 37 - Viewing Inclinometer Data
Figure 38 - Viewing Compass Data
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3.3.2 Edit Settings

As with the Context Menu (see section 3.2.1), tapping the Edit Settings menu
will invoke the Settings Editor for the currently selected Project Explorer
element (See the section 4 for more information on settings).
3.3.3 Terminal Window

This feature requires an active connection to a Remote Module and will attempt
to connect when invoked. If a connection cannot be made, the window shown
in Figure 28 will be displayed.
If a connection can be made, the window shown in Figure 39 is displayed. Using
the Terminal Window requires the use of the on-screen keyboard to enter
simple one or two character commands to the Remote Module. See Appendix D
for more information regarding the Remote Module command structure.
After typing in a command, tapping the Return (Enter) key will cause the
command to be sent to the Remote Module. Figure 36 shows the response to a
Firmware Version command (4).
Figure 39 - Terminal Window
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Alternately, tapping the Send menu gives the user the ability to send a character to
the Remote Module with or without a Carriage Return (CR) appended to the character
string (see Figure 39). This is useful when a confirmation character is required (such as
for the calibration routine) but no carriage return.
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3.3.4 About GK-604D
This displays an information panel giving copyright information as well as the
application version (see Figure 40). Tapping on the Remote Module Status
button will display another screen asking if a probe is connected to a Remote
Module and is the Remote Module ready to connect (blue light blinking) (see
Figure 41).
Figure 40 - About GK-604D IRA
Figure 41 - Ready for Connection?
Tapping on the Yes button causes the GK-604D IRA to initiate the connection
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process with the Remote Module. If the connection is successful then the
following is displayed (see Figure 42), giving status about the Remote Module
Figure 42 - Remote Module/Probe Status
Figure 42 depicts the status available for a digital Remote Module and probe.
For analog systems, only the Remote Module version and battery voltage is
listed.
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3.3.5 System Configuration

This screen allows selecting options that affect how the system works and how
a survey is taken (see Figure 43). The sub-sections that follow describe each
parameter in detail.
Figure 43 - System Configuration
3.3.5.1 Stable Indication

Valid choices for this selection include:
None
On the Live Readings Screen, the only indication of

stability will be to monitor the A and B readings (see
Figure 32).
Visual Only
When this stability indication is selected an icon is

displayed on the Live Readings Screen, indicating
whether the reading is stable or not (see Figures 44 and
45).
Visual/Audible When this stability indication is selected, in addition to

the icon described above, an audible indication is played
indicating readings stability or instability (see Figures 44
and 42, as well as sections 3.3.5.3 and 3.3.5.4).
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Figure 44 - Stable Indication
Figure 45 - Unstable Indication
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3.3.5.2 Stability Filter

If the Stable Indication (see section 3.3.5.1) selection is set to something
other than None, this parameter will be enabled and a drop-down list will
facilitate the entry of a number that is used to determine readings stability
(a value less than 10 is recommended).
When taking live readings, if the difference between two subsequent
readings of the A and B channels are less than or equal to the Stability
Filter then the reading will be deemed stable and, if enabled, the Stability
Indication icon (see Figures 44 and 45) will be set accordingly.
3.3.5.3 Stable Sound

If the Stable Indication (see section 3.3.5.1) selection is set to
Visual/Audible, this parameter will be enabled and a drop-down list will
display the choices of sounds that the HHD can make when a stable
reading is achieved in the Live Readings screen (see Figure 44).
Tapping on the icon to the right of the Stable Sound
selection plays a preview of the actual sound heard.
3.3.5.4 Unstable Sound

If the Stable Indication (see section 3.3.5.1) selection is set to
Visual/Audible, this parameter will be enabled and a drop-down list will
display the choices of sounds that the HHD can make when the readings
achieved in the Live Readings screen are determined to be unstable (see
Figure 45).
Tapping on the icon to the right of the Unstable Sound
selection plays a preview of the actual sound heard.
3.3.5.5 Auto Record Data

If this selection is set to Enable, upon entry into the Live Readings
screen, the Auto Record feature will be enabled (see Figure 46).
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Figure 46 Auto Record Enabled

To activate the Auto Record feature, tap on the Play
icon to the right of the A reading text box. The Play
icon will be replaced with the Pause icon, the red text
status message will change to Auto record mode is
active and, if the readings are stable, the first reading
will automatically be recorded (see Figure 47).
Figure 47 - Auto Record Active
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The list of steps below illustrates the proper way to utilize the Auto
Record feature. For the purpose of this example the following is assumed:
the hand-held device is connected via Bluetooth to the Remote
Module
in System Configuration, the Stable Indication parameter is set to
Visual/Audible
the Auto Record Data parameter is set to Enable (see Figure 40).
at the start of an Auto Record sequence, the probe should be down
the casing at the starting level, in the A+ orientation.
1.
Tapping on the Live Readings menu item displays the screen shown
in Figure 46).
2.
As in the normal operation, readings are continuously updated from

the remote. The data set always starts with Dataset 1 (can be
switched at any time to Dataset 2). At the start, the Level is set to
the Starting Level, previously set in the Hole Settings screen (see
section 4.1, Figure 73).
3.
Tap on the Play icon to activate the Auto Record

feature. The red status text message will change to
Auto record mode is active and the green Play icon
will change to the red Pause icon. If the readings are
stable, the initial A & B readings will be taken and a
beep sound should be heard, confirming that the readings have been
stored. If no beep is heard, tap the volume control at the top of the
screen and adjust the volume.
4.
By pulling on the inclinometer cable, move the probe to the next level,
ensuring that the cable marker/ferrule sits securely in the cable hold.
Approximately 1 second after moving the probe, the system will
determine that the readings are no longer stable. The
stability icon will be set to its unstable state and the
Unstable sound selected in the System Configuration
screen (see Figure 43) will be played.
Approximately 2 seconds after the cable marker/ferrule is locked in the
cable hold, the system will determine that the readings are
again stable and respond by setting the stability icon to its
stable state and playing the selected Stable sound (see
Figure 44). Immediately following the stable sound, the
current readings are stored, the record beep is heard and the level is
decremented by the pre-selected interval.
5.
Repeat step 4 until all the A+ readings have been taken.
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6.
Tap the Dataset 1 icon and observe that the red status text message
will change to Auto record mode is paused and the Pause icon will
change to the Play icon while Dataset 1 becomes Dataset 2 (see
Figure 48).
Figure 48 - Auto record paused, Dataset 2 selected

7.
After rotating the probe 180 degrees, lower it back to the Starting
Level appropriate for this hole. Repeat step 3.
8.
Repeat step 4 until all the A- readings have been taken.
9.
When done taking readings, tap the Menu item (bottom-left corner of
the screen), followed by Exit Live Readings. You will be given the
option to save the readings to a file (see Figure 33).
10. Even if No (see Figure 33) is selected, the readings will be saved to a
temporary file and can be restored the next time the Live Readings
screen is entered.
11. If Yes (see Figure 33) is selected, then another dialog box will be
displayed giving the choice of saving with the auto-increment suffix on
the standard filename (see Figure 34). Selecting Yes again causes
the save operation to be carried out using a filename of the form:
[Hole_Name][3 digit AutoIncr_Suffix].GKN
12. If No is selected (to the auto incrementing option) the standard File
Save As screen will be shown giving the option of modifying the file
name to another name of the users choosing. Use the stylus to click
on the keyboard icon (bottom) and make the changes desired (see
Figure 35).
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NOTE:
An Auto Record survey can be paused at any time and restarted as long as the probe is moved to the proper level reflected
by the Level: display. When an Auto Record survey is paused,
the data can still be recorded in the normal fashion by tapping
on the Record Data buttons.
3.3.5.6 Finish Survey with:

This parameter deals exclusively with unfinished survey data files. A
survey is unfinished if readings were not taken at each level from starting
up to the zero level. Many surveys may not completely finished because
the geometry of the probe will not allow the last reading or two to be taken
while the probe is still in the casing.
Valid choices for this selection (see Figure 43) include:
Nothing
The survey will not be filled in and will remain unfinished.
READINGS will be modified to reflect the actual number taken.

:
:
:
#READINGS:5
FLEVEL,
A+,
5.0,
45,
4.5,
46,
4.0,
44,
3.5,
46,
3.0,
44,
NaN(s)
A-,
12,
12,
12,
13,
13,
B+,
-87,
-84,
-85,
-85,
-86,
B81
81
82
82
82
Each missing level row of the survey will be filled in with

NaN(s) which is the floating point representation of a nonnumerical value. NaN is an abbreviation for Not a Number.
:
:
:
#READINGS:11
FLEVEL,
A+,
5.0,
32,
4.5,
33,
4.0,
30,
3.5,
30,
3.0,
29,
2.5,
29,
2.0,
30,
1.5,
NaN,
1.0,
NaN,
0.5,
NaN,
0.0,
NaN,
A-,
25,
24,
24,
24,
24,
24,
24,
NaN,
NaN,
NaN,
NaN,
B+,
-81,
-81,
-81,
-80,
-80,
-81,
-83,
NaN,
NaN,
NaN,
NaN,
B82
82
82
81
81
81
81
NaN
NaN
NaN
NaN
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Blanks
Each missing level row of the survey will be filled in with

blank characters
:
:
:
#READINGS:11
FLEVEL,
A+,
5.0,
46,
4.5,
46,
4.0,
46,
3.5,
42,
3.0,
50,
2.5,
45,
2.0,
,
1.5,
,
1.0,
,
0.5,
,
0.0,
,
A-,
17,
17,
14,
19,
18,
12,
,
,
,
,
,
B+,
-86,
-86,
-86,
-86,
-86,
-86,
,
,
,
,
,
B80
82
81
80
80
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3.3.5.7 Remote Record Switch:

If this parameter is Enabled, an auxiliary switch can be used to record
data points without having to tap the Record Data buttons on the Nautiz
screen. A remote Record Data event is triggered by shorting pins 7 and
8 of the RS-232, DB-9 connector (see Figure 49) on the Nautiz.
Figure 49 - Male DB-9 housing (female pins)
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3.4 File Menu

The file menu is used to import and export Project Explorer element settings along
with data export, viewing and report generation. It also is used to fully delete
and/or restore previous deleted Project Explorer elements (see Figure 50).
Figure 50 - File Menu
Figure 51 - Export Menu
3.4.1 Export Menu

The Export menu is used to export hole data and Project Explorer element
settings to a folder of the users choosing (see Figure 51).
3.4.1.1 Export Data Menu

The Export Data menu allows exporting of data from the current hole selected either via the Project Explorer or listed in the status area. Figure
52 shows the files available for hole, Hole1. A file may be selected by
tapping and holding on the file name. When a context menu is displayed,
tap on Select to select the file for exporting. Multiple files may be
selected. Once all the desired files are selected, tap Export to display the
Save File window (Figure 53) where a new name and folder may be
specified for each file.
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Figure 52- Export Data Window
Figure 53 - Save Data File
3.4.1.2 Export Hole Settings

Clicking on this menu item displays the Select Export Path window (see
Figure 54), from which a path to export the hole settings file can be
selected. All files within the hole element folder are compressed into a
single export file. The naming format for the hole export file is:
<Selected Path> + <Hole Name> + .lvhe
3.4.1.3 Export Project Settings

Figure 54), from which a path to export the project settings file can be
selected. All files within the project are compressed into a single export
file. The naming format for the project export file is:
<Selected Path> + <Project Name> + .lvpe
3.4.1.4 Export Probe Settings

Clicking on this menu item displays the Select Probe window (see
Figure 55), from which a probe can be selected. After selecting a probe,
the Select Export Path window (see Figure 54) is displayed, from which a
path to export the probe settings file can be selected. The naming format
for the probe export file is:
<Selected Path> + <Probe Name> + .gkpe
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3.4.1.5 Export Probe Library
Figure 54), from which a path to export the probe library files can be
selected. All files and folders within the probe library are compressed into a
single export file. The naming format for the probe library export file is:
<Selected Path> + <Probe Library Name> + .gple
Figure 54 - Export Path Selection
Figure 55 - Probe Selection Window
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3.4.2 Import Menu

The Import Menu is used to import Project Explorer element settings (see
Figure 56) that were previously exported using the Export Menu functions (see
Figure 51).
3.4.2.1 Import Hole Settings

Clicking on this menu item displays the Select .LVHE File window (see
Figure 57), from which a hole export file can be selected (see section
3.4.1.2). After selection, a new Hole will be created in the currently
selected project. This new Hole will contain all the settings and any data
files that were contained in the hole export file. If a hole with the same
name already exists in the currently selected project a message will be
displayed and the hole import will be cancelled.
Figure 56 - Import Menu
Figure 57 - Select Hole Export File
3.4.2.2 Import Project Settings

Clicking on this menu item displays the Select .LVPE File window (see
Figure 58), from which a project export file can be selected (see section
3.4.1.3). After selection, a new Project will be created in the current
workspace. This new project will contain all the settings and any holes
that were contained in the project export file. If a project with the same
name already exists in the current workspace a message will be displayed
and the project import will be cancelled.
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3.4.2.3 Import Probe Settings
Clicking on this menu item displays the Select .GKPE File window (see
Figure 59), from which a probe export file can be selected (see section
3.4.1.4). After selection, a new Probe will be created in the current probe
library. This new probe will contain all the settings that were contained in
the probe export file. If a probe with the same name already exists in the
current probe library a message will be displayed and the probe import will
be cancelled.
Figure 58 - Select Project Export File
Figure 59 - Select Probe Export File
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3.4.2.4 Import Probe Library
Clicking on this menu item displays the Select .GPLE File window (see
Figure 60), from which a probe library export file can be selected (see
section 3.4.1.5). After selection, a message query will be displayed (see
Figure 61) asking the user if they would like to make the imported probe
library the current one. Answering Yes to the query will replace the
current probe library with the imported probe library. Answering No will
simply add the new probe library to the list of probe libraries that the GK604D IRA keeps track of. The new probe library can be switched to at a
later date.
Figure 60 - Select Probe Library Export File
Figure 61 - Probe Library Switch after Import
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3.4.3 View Data

When the View Data Menu is clicked the screen displayed in Figure 62 is shown.
The Select View Options screen is used to select a view option (see Figure 63)
and data files to view a graphical or tabular report.
Figure 62 - Select View Options Window
Figure 63 - View Option List
The available View options are:
3.4.3.1 Raw Data File as Table

This selection will cause the selected hole raw data to be displayed or
saved in tabular form. Figure 64 shows the available options for any
report. Figure 65 illustrates the report as viewed on the FPC-1 unit. See
Appendix C for examples of reports saved in text form. Tabular reports
may also be saved in comma-separated value (.csv) or Text (.txt)
format.
3.4.3.2 Axis Profile Data as Table

Selecting this option allows viewing or saving hole profile data for the A or
B axis. The profile is calculated from the magnitude of the readings at each
level (see Figure 66). This report lists the profile of the casing as calculated
from the bottom of the casing upward or from the top down (see the
Options pane in Figure 64). See Appendix C for an example of a profile
report saved in text form. Tabular reports may also be saved in commaseparated value (.csv) or Text (.txt) format.
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Figure 64 - Menu Options for Reports
Figure 66 - Axis Profile Report
Figure 65 - Raw Data Report
Figure 67 - Axis Deflection Report
3.4.3.3 Axis Deflection Data as Table

Selecting this option allows viewing or saving hole deflection data for the A
or B axis. Deflection is determined from the accumulated change in
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deflection between the two selected data files at each level. This report
lists the deflection of the casing as accumulated from the bottom of the
casing upward or from the top down (see Figure 67). See Appendix C for
an example of a deflection report saved in text form. Tabular reports may
be saved in comma-separated value (.csv) or Text (.txt) format.
3.4.3.4 Axis Profile Data as Graph

Selecting this option allows a graphical view of hole profile data and is
useful for visualizing the actual installed characteristics (inclination,
couplings, anomalies, etc.) of the casing. Figure 68 show a typical profile
plot. Tapping on the icon in the upper-left corner of the plot (a circle with a
vertical line) enables a marker line on the plot. Moving the marker line by
tapping and dragging shows corresponding X and Y values below the plot
(see Figure 69). Screen-shots of graphical reports may be saved in
.bmp format.
Figure 68 - Profile Plot
Figure 69 - Profile Plot - Marker On
3.4.3.5 Axis Deflection Data as Graph

Selecting this option allows a graphical view of hole deflection data for
either axis and is useful for visualizing magnitude and direction of any
movement of the borehole (see Figure 70). Screen-shots of graphical
reports may be saved in .bmp format.
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Figure 70 - Deflection Plot
3.4.4 Delete/Restore Menu

This menu Project Explorer elements to be permanently deleted or restored
back to their original location. A special folder is reserved for storing project
explorer elements that are deleted from a workspace. Data files from the
currently selected hole can also be deleted. Tapping the Delete/Restore menu
causes the GK-604D IRA to search this folder to see which elements are
available for restoring or permanent deletion. As can be seen in Figure 71, in
the example below there are holes, projects, probes and probe libraries that are
stored in the special folder that can be either restored or permanently deleted.
Figure 72 shows the window that is created when the Holes button is tapped
in Figure 71.
In each element delete/restore window, an element may be selected by tapping
and holding on the element name. When a context menu is displayed, tap on
Select to select the file for deleting or restoring. Multiple files may be
selected. Once all the desired files are selected, tap either Delete or Restore
from the Menu options.
WARNING: Selecting Delete will permanently delete the selected element
and later restoration will NOT be possible.
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Figure 71 - Delete / Restore Window
Figure 72 - Hole Delete / Restore Window
3.4.5 Exit
Tapping on this menu item will cause the program to cease execution.
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4. Configuring Project Explorer Elements

Each project explorer element has settings that can be configured. For some, like
Workspace, Probe Library and Project the settings consist only of a name and
description. Elements such as Holes and Probes require more configuration parameters
such as English/metric units, initial level, and gage factors. These settings can be
adjusted to meet the users needs and the specifications of the probe. The software
currently supports 3 different probe types and as many probe and hole configurations as
the Field PC can store in memory. All these can be adjusted using the Edit Settings
option from the Context or Application Menu.
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4.1 Hole Configuration

Figure 73 depicts the Hole General Settings, the first screen of the Edit Hole
Settings dialog:
-
Hole ID
Read-only value, generated when the hole
was created. Used internally by the GK-604D
IRA.
Hole name
Tap on the keyboard icon (bottom of the
screen) to bring up the on-screen keyboard.
Use it to enter a unique and descriptive hole
name.
Description
Optional parameter. Using the on-screen
keyboard, enter a brief description pertaining
to the holes location and purpose.
Probe Name
Select the Probe Name from the drop down
list. This associates a hole with a particular
probe. Enter UNKNOWN if the probe has
not yet been found.
Figure 73 - Hole General Settings
Hole Units
The units for the hole level and interval. Select either meters or feet from the
drop-down list.
Created On
Read-only date and time value, generated
when the hole was created.
Starting Level
Using the on-screen keyboard, enter a value
for the initial level of the survey for this hole
(see Figure 74).
Interval
Enter an interval to be used for the survey.
This value is dependent on Hole Units and is
typically .5 meters or 2 feet.
Top Elevation
This optional parameter corresponds to the
elevation at the top of the hole.
Azimuth Angle
This optional parameter allows correction of
any casing deviation from the appropriate
A+ direction.
Figure 74 - Hole Parameters
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When done editing, the settings can be saved via the Menu->Save Settings
option.
4.2 Probe Configuration

Figure 75 depicts the General Probe Settings, the first screen of the Edit Probe
Settings dialog:
-
Probe ID
Read-only value, generated when the probe
was created. Used internally by the GK-604D
IRA.
Serial number
Read-only parameter for digital inclinometer
probes, read/write parameter for analog and
compass probes.
Probe name
Use the on-screen keyboard to enter a
friendly name for the probe
Description
Optional parameter. Enter a brief description
pertaining to the probe
Probe type
Select a probe type from drop-down list.
Choices are: Analog, Digital, Compass and
Tiltmeter.
Compass mode selects the Geokon

6005-3 Spiral Indicator Probe which
requires the GK-604-3 Analog Reel
System or the GK-604-4 Interface
Module. In this mode, the GK-604D IRA
will rescale the output to properly
display 0-360 degrees on the Live
Readings screen.
In Compass and Tiltmeter mode, only

one channel (A) is read and displayed
on the Live Readings screen and only
the A readings are stored in the data
file.
Date created
when the probe was created.
Last edited
Read-only data and time value, updated
whenever the probe settings are modified.
Figure 75 - Probe General Settings
Figure 76 - Probe Coefficients
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-
A and B Channel Zero Shift

To compensate for any offset at zero enter appropriate values for the Zero Shift
values (see the Inclinometer Probe manual and Calibration sheet for more
information). Digital probes may have these values programmed at the factory.
When the probe type is set to Compass, the Zero Shift A value should be set to
200 (see Figure 76). See Appendix H for more information regarding Spiral
Indicator Probe operation.
A and B Channel Gage Factors

Using the on-screen keyboard, enter appropriate numbers for the 2 gage factors
(see the Inclinometer Probe manual and Calibration sheet for more information).
Digital probes may have these values programmed at the factory. When the
probe type is set to Compass, the Gage Factor A value should be set to 0.1 (see
Figure 76). See Appendix H for more information regarding Spiral Indicator Probe
operation.
A and B Channel Gage Offsets

These values are typically 0 and are occasionally needed to remove an offset
from a Compass probe. Offsets are entered in engineering units using the onscreen keyboard (see Figure 76). For a Compass probe there will be no B
channel and the B Channel value should be left at 0. Digital probes may have
these values programmed at the factory.
When the probe type is set to Compass, the offset can be determined by taking
readings (using the Live Readings screen) and determining if the compass value
is ever greater than 360. If so then the Gage Offset A value should be set to 360
(current reading > 360). For example, if the current compass probe reading is
365 then the Gage Offset A value = (360 365) = -5. See Appendix H for more
information regarding Spiral Indicator Probe operation.
If the probe Type is set to Tiltmeter, the B Channel parameters are not used and
can be left at 0. When done editing, the settings can be saved via the Menu->Save
Settings option.
If connected to a digital Remote Module and digital probe, Zero Shift, Gage Factor
and Gage Offset changes can be uploaded to the probe via the Menu->Save and
Upload Settings option. After tapping Save and Upload Settings, the reminder
window shown in Figure 41 will be displayed to ensure that the Remote Module is
ready to connect.
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4.3 Project Configuration

Figure 77 depicts the Projects Settings dialog:
-
Project ID
Read-only value, generated upon project
creation. Used internally by the GK-604D
IRA.
Project Name
Use the on-screen keyboard to enter a
unique and descriptive project name.
Description
Optional parameter. Use the on-screen
keyboard to enter a brief description
pertaining to the project.
Created On
when the project was created.
Figure 77 - Project Settings
When done editing, project settings are saved via Menu->Save Settings options.
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5. Files, Folders and Transferring Data

The GK-604D IRA uses several types of files and dedicated folder locations to keep track
of Workspaces and Project Explorer element configuration files, such as hole and probe
configuration files and data files. The default locations and names for most of these
appear in Table 1:
Purpose
Default Folder
Filename
GK-604D IRA
preferences and
configuration
\Application Data\Geokon\GK-604D\
Config.xml
Workspace repository
\Application Data\Geokon\GK604D\Workspaces\
N/A
Probe Library repository
\Application Data\Geokon\GK604D\Probe Libraries\
N/A
Project repository
(Workspace)
\Application Data\Geokon\GK604D\Workspaces\<WRK_SPC_FLDR>\1
.wkspc
Hole repository
(Project)
Workspaces\<WRK_SPC_FLDR>\
<PROJECT ID>\
.proj
Hole configuration
<PROJECT ID>\<Hole ID>\
.hole
Data Files (per Hole)
<PROJECT ID>\<Hole ID>\data\
*.gkn
Probe repository
(Probe Library)

<PRB_LIB_FLDR>\2
.prblib
Probe configuration

<PRB_LIB_FLDR>\<Probe ID>\
.probe
Table 1 Folder paths and File Names

1.
<WRK_SPC_FLDR> is usually the same as the workspace name but is not required to be.
2.
<PRB_LIB_FLDR> is usually the same as the probe library name but is not required to be.
NOTE: Manual editing any of the configuration files or renaming folders above may
result in data loss or unexplained operation and is strongly discouraged!
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5.1 File Transfer

In general, the only files generated by the GK-604D IRA that will have to be
transferred are the hole data files, although periodically archiving others on a
master PC is recommended. Connecting the Field PC to a desktop or laptop PC
using the supplied USB cable (Type A to mini B) is straight forward and allows the
user to view the Field PCs storage as a flash drive on the desktop/laptop; you can
then simply drag the files around to any folder on the desktop/laptop.
If you are using Windows XP you will need to download and install the program,
ActiveSync. This application is available for free from the Microsoft site
(www.microsoft.com and search for Active Sync download). Once installed
(generally requires a reboot), simply connect the USB cable from the Field PC
and then open My Computer on the XP machine and see a PDA entry under
drives. Just double click on it to see the folders in the Field PC.
If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, a free application called

Windows Mobile Device Center is available on Microsofts website. Once
installed, a hardware connection between the Field PC and the desktop/laptop
typically initiates the software connection.
It is not necessary to set up any syncing options although it can easily be

accomplished. Another Bluetooth partnership can also be set up from your
desktop/laptop (assuming they have Bluetooth modules) to the Field PC and
transfer files that way.
All of these options (and more) are described in the reference guide of the FPC-1
Field PC, available in the Inclinometer section of the Geokon manuals webpage:
http://www.geokon.com/manuals/
5.2 Backing up configurations

To guard against accidental data loss and as a matter of good computer technique,
critical data and configuration files should be periodically backed up.
Entire projects can be backed up using the Project Export function from the File
menu. After exporting, the resulting .lvpe file should be transferred to a
desktop PC using the techniques described in section 5.1
Probe Libraries can be backed up using the Probe Library Export function from
the File menu. After exporting, the resulting .gple file should be transferred to
a desktop PC using the techniques described in section 5.1
Although backing up a project automatically includes any data files stored as

part of the project element hole structure, data files can be individually backed
up per hole using the Data Export function from the File menu. After exporting,
the resulting .gkn file should be transferred to a desktop PC using the
techniques described in section 5.1
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6. Maintenance
The inclinometer probe is a totally sealed unit and, as such, field adjustments are not required.
6.1
Maintenance of the O ring on the connector requires that it be kept clean and free of cuts and knicks.
Periodic greasing with O lube is recommended. A worn or damaged O ring should be replaced with
a new one (five O rings are supplied with each new probe).
6.2
Wheel assemblies should be kept dry when in storage. They should be kept free of dirt by using a
compressed air gun to blow away grit. After every survey spray the springs, pivots and axles
with light oil. This is very important and should not be neglected.
Geokon recommends lubricating the wheel bearings after each use as shown below.
This practice forces out any water or contaminates that may be present thus extending the
service life.
ADH-106 Belray Waterproof
Grease Type 99540
Grease wheels through

the grease port in the
wheel hub after each
use.
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6.3
One of the main problems encountered is failure to keep the connectors dry. Often this is caused by
failure to fully tighten the cable connector to the probe connector. This connection must be made up
tight in order to compress the O-ring in the end of the probe connector. Periodically the pins of the
probe connector must be sprayed with DEOXIT #DN5 spray contact cleaner and rejuvenator. A small
spray can of this is supplied with each inclinometer probe. After each daily use always make sure that
the connectors are completely dry before replacing the protective caps. Otherwise corrosion could
result.
6.4
If the zero offset changes due to aging or rough handling this will not affect the quality or accuracy of
the readings because the offset is removed by taking two sets of readings in the A and A
directions. However, if the zero offset changes by more than 5000 digits then the probe should be
returned to the factory for repairs. Zero offset can be set to zero at any time using the software inside
the GK-604 readout instrument (see Page 62 of the GK-604D Manual).
6.5
It is good practice to have a piece of inclinometer casing permanently fastened to a fixed immovable
structure in the laboratory. This casing is used as a periodic check on the calibration of the probe.
Placing the probe in the casing should give a reading that does not change with time.
6.6
Remember, from time to time, to backup and remove the survey data from the Handheld. Failure to
do this can cause the physical memory to run out and corrupt the system.
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APPENDIX A. Inclinometer Theory

A.1. Inclinometer Theory
In the geotechnical field inclinometers are used primarily to measure ground
movements such as might occur in unstable slopes (landslides) or in the lateral
movement of ground around on-going excavations. They are also used to monitor
the stability of embankments, slurry walls, the disposition and deviation of driven
piles or drilled boreholes and the settlement of ground in fills, embankments, and
beneath storage tanks.
A+
(reference direction)
In all these situations it is normal to either
install a casing in a borehole drilled in the
ground, to cast it inside a concrete structure,
to bury it beneath an embankment, or the
like. The inclinometer casing has four
orthogonal grooves (Figure 78) designed to fit
BB+
the wheels of a portable inclinometer probe
(Figure 79). This probe, suspended on the
end of a cable connected to a readout device,
is used to survey the inclination of the casing
with respect to vertical (or horizontal) and in
this way to detect any changes in inclination
Acaused by ground movements.
Figure 78 - Inclinometer Casing (end view)
The probe itself contains two MEMS, (Micro
Electro-Mechanical Sensor), accelerometers, which flex when acted on by the force
of gravity. Since the output voltage is proportional to the sine of the angle of
inclination, the output is also proportional to horizontal deviation of the borehole (or
the vertical deviation of a horizontal borehole).
In order to obtain a complete survey of the ground around the installed inclinometer
casing it is necessary to take a series of tilt measurements along the casing.
Typically an inclinometer probe has 2 sets of wheels separated by a distance of 2
feet (English system) or .5 meter (Metric system). A casing survey would begin by
lowering the probe to the bottom of the casing and taking a reading. The probe
would then be raised at 2 foot (English system) or .5 meter (Metric system)
intervals and a reading taken at each interval until the top of the casing is reached.
The set of readings thus generated is called the A readings. Marks on the cable at
2 foot (English) or .5 meter (Metric) spacing facilitate the process. The probe is then
removed from the casing, rotated through 180, replaced in the casing, lowered to
the bottom of the borehole and a second set of readings (the A set) obtained as
the probe is raised at the reading interval.
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Cable
Cable Fitting
A+
Wheel Assembly
A-
Accelerometer Housing
Wheel Assembly
Bottom Cushion
Figure 79 - Inclinometer Probe
Inclinometer probes usually contain two accelerometers with their axes oriented at
90 to each other. The A axis is in line with the wheels (Figure 79 illustrates) with
the B axis orthogonal to it. Thus, during the survey, as the A, A readings are
obtained, the B, B readings are also recorded.
During the data reduction these two sets of readings (A, A and B, B) are
combined (by subtracting one set of readings from the other) in such a way that the
effect of any zero offset of the force balance accelerometer is eliminated. [This zero
offset is the reading obtained from the inclinometer probe when it hangs vertical.
Ideally the offset (or bias) would be zero, but usually there is a zero offset which
can change during the life of the probe due to drift of the transducer, wear and
damage of the wheels or most likely due to a sudden shock to the transducer
caused by dropping or allowing it to hit too hard against the bottom of an installed
inclinometer casing.]
Subsequent surveys of the inclinometer casing, when compared with the original
survey, will reveal any changes of inclination of the casing and locations at which
these changes are taking place. Analysis of the change of inclination is best
performed by computing the horizontal offset of the upper wheels relative to the
lower wheels which has produced the tilting () over the reading interval (L) of the
survey (usually the wheel base of the probe, 2 feet for English systems, .5 meter for
Metric). At each position of the inclinometer the two readings taken on each axis (A
, A and B, B) are subtracted from each other leaving a measure of sine. This
value is then multiplied by the reading interval (L) and the appropriate factor to
output horizontal deflection in engineering units (inches for English, centimeters or
millimeters for Metric) (see Figure 80).
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GK-603 Readout
L sin
Electrical Cable
Inclinometer Casing
Casing Alignment
(exaggerated)
L s in
Probe
Borehole
Reading Interval
True Vertical
Coupling
Backfill
Probe
Guide Wheels
Bottom Cap
Figure 80 - Inclinometer Survey Description
When all these incremental horizontal deflections are accumulated and plotted
beginning at the bottom of the borehole the net result is to produce a plot of the
change in horizontal deflection between the time of the initial survey and the time of
any subsequent survey (see Figure 81). From such a deflection plot it is easy to see
at which depth the movement is occurring and its magnitude.
Deflection Change
-
+
Borehole Top
Zone of Movement
Borehole Bottom
Figure 81 - Plot of Borehole Deflection
Other methods of analysis can be used but generally add little to the overall
understanding of the situation. For example, using a single set of data, a profile of
the borehole can be created. Also, a plot can be made of the actual change in
reading (inclination) at each measurement depth increment. A plot of this nature
reveals the depths at which movement is occurring. But this information can be
obtained from the change in deflection curve with little difficulty.
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One other analysis is the Check Sum (or Instrument Check) which can be used to
measure the quality of the survey data. The quality of the data can be impaired by
any or all of the following;
Skipping over or duplicating a reading.
Not allowing the inclinometer sufficient time to come to rest before taking a
reading.
Not allowing sufficient time to allow the probe to reach temperature equilibrium
before commencing the survey.
Malfunction of the probe, cable or readout device. This may be the result of
shock, moisture, low battery conditions, opens or shorts in the cable or probe,
etc.
Carelessness in positioning the wheels so that the probe wheels do not rest on
the same part of the casing from one survey to the next.
Positioning the wheels so that they fall right on top of a casing joint so that the
reading is unstable or simply erroneous.
The Check Sum analysis is performed by adding the A+, A- readings and the B+, Breadings. When this is done the part of the reading due to the tilt is eliminated
leaving only a value which is equivalent to twice the zero offset of the inclinometer
transducer.
A.2 Conducting the survey

The following is a synopsis of the steps involved in taking a survey (see section
3.3.1 for more details):
1)
Attach the cable to the probe making sure that the connector is clean and the Oring undamaged. Tighten the connector to ensure that the O-ring is compressed
and watertight.
2)
Twist the probe so that the uppermost wheel fits into the casing groove that
faces the direction of the anticipated movement, (In the case of a slope this
would be downhill, or, in the case of a foundation wall in the direction of the
opening. This guarantees that the measured deflections will be positive. Lower
the inclinometer probe to the bottom of the casing. To avoid damage to the
probe be careful not to let the probe strike hard against the bottom of the hole.
3)
Select the size of cable hold that matches the inclinometer casing and place it
inside the top of the casing. Lift the inclinometer until the first cable marker sits
in the cable hold.
4)
Switch on the FPC-1, turn on the Remote Module (blue light blinking) then
launch the GK-604D IRA. After verifying that the hand-held unit has connected
to the probe, click on the Live Readings menu and observe the inclinometer
reading. Wait until the probe temperature has stabilized and the reading
doesnt change.
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5)
Make sure that the GK-604D IRA is set to Data Set 1.Take the first reading, pull
up on the cable until the next cable marker sits in the cable hold and, after a
short pause, take another reading.
6)
Continue in this way until the top marker is reached, then remove the cable
hold and pull the inclinometer out of the hole.
7)
Twist the probe through 180 degrees then lower it to the bottom of the hole.
Tap the Dataset 1 button to select data set 2.
8)
Repeat steps 3 to 6.
9)
Tap on Menu->Exit Live Readings to save the data.
A.3 Checksums and Face Errors on Inclinometer Probes

Many users have expressed concern about checksums or face errors on
inclinometer probes. They are concerned with the effect of the face error on the
accuracy of the readings. The purpose of this section is to show that under normal
circumstances the effect of the face error or checksum is negligible even with
checksums as large as 2000. The only time a problem would arise is if the face
error or checksum was to change between the two halves of a survey. This
is why it is extremely important to not bang the probe on the bottom of the
borehole between survey halves, and to not handle the probe roughly while
out of the hole.
The term face error comes from surveying terminology. It is normal for all
theodolites to have a face error which is caused by imperfections of alignment of
the collimation axis and other misalignments. These face errors are removed
routinely by taking two readings of the theodolite: one angle is measured with the
face of the vertical scale on the left of the theodolite and another with the face of
the vertical scale on the right of the theodolite. The average of the two readings
face right and face left gives the true angle since the face error cancels
out.
Similarly with the inclinometer probe: the face error arises from the fact that the
axis of the inclinometer probe is not parallel with the electrical axis of the internal,
force-balance, servo- accelerometer transducer. Once again the face error is
eliminated by taking two surveys of inclinometer readings one with the wheels of
the inclinometer probe pointing in one direction and another with the wheels of the
probe at 180 to the first direction. If the first set of readings are all too large by the
amount of the face error then the second set of readings will be too small by the
amount of the face error and the average or sum of the two readings will be a
measure of the true inclination since the effect of the face error will be totally
eliminated.
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A.3.1 Effect of Face Error on reading accuracy

The face error or check-sum can only affect the accuracy of the readings if it
affects the calibration of the probe. This is possible because the output of the
probe transducer is proportional to the sine of the inclination from the vertical
and the sine function is non-linear.
Imagine, for a moment, that the electrical axis of the transducer is five degrees
away from being parallel with the axis of the inclinometer. This would give rise
to a face error of 01743. (The inclinometer reader displays 20,000 sin ). So,
one set of readings would be all too large by this amount and the other set of
readings from a normal inclinometer survey would be too small by this amount,
but the sum of the two readings would be accurate. The face errors having
canceled out. However, if we assume that the hole is almost vertical then the
transducer will be tilted at an angle of 5 . The difference in the slope of the
sine function at any point is equal to the cosine of the angle at that point. The
cosine of 0 is 1.0000 the cosine of 5 is 0.996 so that the effect of this face
error on the calibration of the probe is to increase it by a factor of 1/0.996 =
1.004.
The practical implication of this would mean that if the apparent deflection of a
borehole was 100 mm, the true deflection would be 100.4 mm. For practically
all applications, in the real world, the difference is insignificant and is a lot less
than the differences which normally occur from survey to survey i.e. a lot less
than the precision of the inclinometer probe survey. (Lack of precision is caused
by a failure to position the wheels of the probe in exactly the same place from
survey to survey; failure to wait sufficiently long to allow the probe transducer
to come to rest before reading; and random dirt in the inclinometer casing).
Note that the normal system accuracy of an inclinometer probe is 7 mm in 30
meters. By comparison it can be seen that the normal system accuracy or
precision is very much larger than the calibration error caused by the face
error and that for all practical purposes the face error is of no consequence
and can be completely discounted if it is less than 2000 digits.
(As another example, supposing the check-sum was as large as 5000 digits.
This is equivalent to a gross angular error of misalignment of almost 15
degrees. The effect on the calibration would be a little over 3 % so that the
apparent deflection of 100 mm would be out by 3 mm which again is smaller
than the normal data spread due to imprecision).
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A.3.2 Measurement of Face Error
The face error is the reading shown by the inclinometer probe when it is
perfectly vertical. In practice, the easiest way to obtain the face error is to
run a normal inclinometer survey, with the two sets of readings at 180, and
then to run a profile or deflection report (see section C.2 and C.3, the column
labeled Diff). Examination of the data will reveal the average checksum
which is equal to twice the face error.
A.3.3 Setting of the Face Error to zero

There are three ways of setting the face error to zero. None of them are
necessary from the point of view of improving accuracy.
A.3.3.1 Mechanically
At the time of manufacture the electrical axis of the transducer is adjusted
by means of shims etc., until it points parallel to the axis of the
inclinometer probe. This method suffers from the disadvantage that if the
face error changes due to wear and tear on the probe and rough
handling, or shock loading of the transducer then the probe needs to be
returned to the factory for dismantling and re-adjustment.
A.3.3.2 Electrically
Electronic circuitry can be included in the probe so that the output of the
transducer can be adjusted to zero when the probe is vertical. The
disadvantage of this method is that it introduces electronic components
into the inside of the probe which may alter with time, temperature and
humidity and which, if the face error changes due to wear and tear or
rough handling, will require the probe to be dismantled and the electronic
circuitry readjusted. Also, this form of correction only masks the face
error. It does not really remove it and if the face error is very large the
calibration will be affected.
A.3.3.3 By software
The best way for setting the face error to zero is by applying an
automatic correction to the measured readings using the software
capabilities of the inclinometer readout box.
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The procedure for setting the face error to zero is described in section 4.2
which covers the subject of Zero shifts which are the same as face
errors. The advantage of this method lies in its simplicity and the ability
to set the face error to zero at any time without dismantling the probe.
This is the method chosen by Geokon.
Another advantage of this method is that it is possible by judicious choice
of the face error entered into the software program to make one probe
give exactly the same digits output as another probe. This is sometimes
thought to be desirable where probes are switched and unbroken
continuity of the raw data is desired. It is not necessary for reason of
accuracy as has already been explained.
The disadvantage of this method is that, if the probe is changed, the
operator must remember to change the zero shift offset in the program to
accommodate the face error of the new probe.
A.3.4 Conclusion
It has been shown that for most practical purposes check-sums of less than
2000 digits are of no consequence and can be completely ignored providing the
inclinometer survey is conducted in the normal way. (i.e., 2 sets of readings at
180) It has further been shown that the best method by far, for setting the
face error to zero, is by means of the software capabilities in the inclinometer
reader. This is the method chosen by Geokon.
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APPENDIX B. Data File Format

B.1 Hole Data File Format
***
GK 604M(v1.0.1.0,01/13);2.0;FORMAT II
PROJECT :myHoles
HOLE NO. :newHole
DATE
:01/02/13
TIME
:14:32:13
PROBE NO.:testProbe
FILE NAME:newHole_001.gkn
#READINGS:61
FLEVEL,
A+,
A-,
B+,
B30.0, 1013, -1052, -380,
320
29.5,
945, -985, -377,
315
29.0,
946, -981, -346,
290
28.5,
945, -978, -331,
276
28.0,
995, -1048, -337,
278
27.5, 1014, -1050, -318,
263
27.0, 1034, -1068, -316,
265
26.5, 1046, -1078, -348,
288
26.0, 1037, -1075, -376,
326
25.5, 1042, -1075, -415,
366
25.0, 1079, -1116, -430,
366
24.5, 1053, -1087, -440,
378
24.0, 1027, -1066, -449,
385
23.5, 1024, -1061, -477,
413
23.0, 1020, -1054, -474,
422
22.5, 1029, -1063, -500,
448
22.0, 1099, -1131, -485,
437
21.5, 1080, -1116, -503,
439
21.0, 1047, -1082, -514,
462
20.5, 1043, -1075, -518,
454
20.0, 1042, -1077, -527,
469
19.5, 1062, -1096, -542,
480
19.0, 1074, -1105, -551,
487
18.5, 1085, -1118, -553,
490
18.0, 1104, -1140, -572,
513
17.5, 1097, -1128, -541,
483
17.0, 1090, -1125, -549,
500
16.5, 1069, -1105, -545,
493
16.0, 1103, -1139, -567,
497
15.5, 1082, -1129, -566,
506
15.0, 1065, -1100, -553,
495
14.5, 1052, -1086, -529,
467
14.0, 1009, -1045, -519,
452
13.5,
956, -991, -534,
468
13.0,
899, -933, -558,
492
12.5,
841, -874, -557,
493
12.0,
800, -836, -568,
499
11.5,
778, -808, -547,
482
11.0,
755, -789, -522,
464
10.5,
752, -785, -489,
440
10.0,
754, -789, -465,
409
9.5,
766, -802, -433,
378
9.0,
769, -804, -429,
371
8.5,
765, -800, -435,
372
8.0,
762, -795, -442,
379
77
7.5,
7.0,
6.5,
6.0,
5.5,
5.0,
4.5,
4.0,
3.5,
3.0,
2.5,
2.0,
1.5,
1.0,
0.5,
0.0,
785,
811,
809,
802,
786,
776,
788,
777,
707,
707,
686,
647,
608,
559,
564,
565,
-819,
-844,
-842,
-837,
-817,
-809,
-818,
-808,
-757,
-739,
-721,
-680,
-643,
-599,
-600,
-600,
-441,
-456,
-450,
-472,
-464,
-475,
-468,
-447,
-435,
-408,
-407,
-413,
-412,
-359,
-361,
-359,
386
388
394
414
398
412
404
381
375
354
359
356
357
298
300
300
78
APPENDIX C. Text Reports

C.1 Raw Data Text Report
Hole Survey Raw Data Report
---------------------------------------------------------------Project Name: myHoles
Hole Name: newHole
Top Elevation: 186.6
File Name: newHole_001.gkn
Reading Date: 01/02/13
Reading Time: 14:32:13
Probe Name: testProbe
---------------------------------------------------------------Level
A+
AB+
BElev.
(m)
(dig.) (dig.) (dig.) (dig.) (m)
---------------------------------------------------------------0.5
564
-600
-361
300
186.1
1
559
-599
-359
298
185.6
1.5
608
-643
-412
357
185.1
2
647
-680
-413
356
184.6
2.5
686
-721
-407
359
184.1
3
707
-739
-408
354
183.6
3.5
707
-757
-435
375
183.1
4
777
-808
-447
381
182.6
4.5
788
-818
-468
404
182.1
5
776
-809
-475
412
181.6
5.5
786
-817
-464
398
181.1
6
802
-837
-472
414
180.6
6.5
809
-842
-450
394
180.1
7
811
-844
-456
388
179.6
7.5
785
-819
-441
386
179.1
8
762
-795
-442
379
178.6
8.5
765
-800
-435
372
178.1
9
769
-804
-429
371
177.6
9.5
766
-802
-433
378
177.1
10
754
-789
-465
409
176.6
10.5
752
-785
-489
440
176.1
11
755
-789
-522
464
175.6
11.5
778
-808
-547
482
175.1
12
800
-836
-568
499
174.6
12.5
841
-874
-557
493
174.1
13
899
-933
-558
492
173.6
13.5
956
-991
-534
468
173.1
14
1009
-1045 -519
452
172.6
14.5
1052
-1086 -529
467
172.1
15
1065
-1100 -553
495
171.6
15.5
1082
-1129 -566
506
171.1
16
1103
-1139 -567
497
170.6
16.5
1069
-1105 -545
493
170.1
17
1090
-1125 -549
500
169.6
17.5
1097
-1128 -541
483
169.1
18
1104
-1140 -572
513
168.6
18.5
1085
-1118 -553
490
168.1
19
1074
-1105 -551
487
167.6
19.5
1062
-1096 -542
480
167.1
20
1042
-1077 -527
469
166.6
20.5
1043
-1075 -518
454
166.1
21
1047
-1082 -514
462
165.6
21.5
1080
-1116 -503
439
165.1
22
1099
-1131 -485
437
164.6
22.5
1029
-1063 -500
448
164.1
23
1020
-1054 -474
422
163.6
23.5
1024
-1061 -477
413
163.1
24
1027
-1066 -449
385
162.6
24.5
1053
-1087 -440
378
162.1
25
1079
-1116 -430
366
161.6
79
25.5
26
26.5
27
27.5
28
28.5
29
29.5
30
1042
1037
1046
1034
1014
995
945
946
945
1013
-1075
-1075
-1078
-1068
-1050
-1048
-978
-981
-985
-1052
-415
-376
-348
-316
-318
-337
-331
-346
-377
-380
366
326
288
265
263
278
276
290
315
320
161.1
160.6
160.1
159.6
159.1
158.6
158.1
157.6
157.1
156.6
C.2 A-axis Profile Data Text Report

Report: A-Axis Digits and Profile in Centimeters (Bottom Up)
Hole Name: newHole
Azimuth Angle: 0.0
---------------------------------------------------------------Elev
A+
ASum
Diff
Diff/2 Defl
Level
(m)
(dig.) (dig.) (dig.) (dig.) (dig.) (cm)
(m)
---------------------------------------------------------------186.1
564
-600
-36
1164
582
139.79 0.5
185.6
559
-599
-40
1158
579
138.34 1
185.1
608
-643
-35
1251
626
136.89 1.5
184.6
647
-680
-33
1327
664
135.33 2
184.1
686
-721
-35
1407
704
133.67 2.5
183.6
707
-739
-32
1446
723
131.91 3
183.1
707
-757
-50
1464
732
130.10 3.5
182.6
777
-808
-31
1585
793
128.27 4
182.1
788
-818
-30
1606
803
126.29 4.5
181.6
776
-809
-33
1585
793
124.28 5
181.1
786
-817
-31
1603
802
122.30 5.5
180.6
802
-837
-35
1639
820
120.30 6
180.1
809
-842
-33
1651
826
118.25 6.5
179.6
811
-844
-33
1655
828
116.19 7
179.1
785
-819
-34
1604
802
114.12 7.5
178.6
762
-795
-33
1557
779
112.11 8
178.1
765
-800
-35
1565
783
110.17 8.5
177.6
769
-804
-35
1573
787
108.21 9
177.1
766
-802
-36
1568
784
106.24 9.5
176.6
754
-789
-35
1543
772
104.28 10
176.1
752
-785
-33
1537
769
102.35 10.5
175.6
755
-789
-34
1544
772
100.43 11
175.1
778
-808
-30
1586
793
98.50 11.5
174.6
800
-836
-36
1636
818
96.52 12
174.1
841
-874
-33
1715
858
94.48 12.5
173.6
899
-933
-34
1832
916
92.33 13
173.1
956
-991
-35
1947
974
90.04 13.5
172.6
1009
-1045 -36
2054
1027
87.61 14
172.1
1052
-1086 -34
2138
1069
85.04 14.5
171.6
1065
-1100 -35
2165
1083
82.37 15
171.1
1082
-1129 -47
2211
1106
79.66 15.5
170.6
1103
-1139 -36
2242
1121
76.90 16
170.1
1069
-1105 -36
2174
1087
74.10 16.5
169.6
1090
-1125 -35
2215
1108
71.38 17
169.1
1097
-1128 -31
2225
1113
68.61 17.5
168.6
1104
-1140 -36
2244
1122
65.83 18
168.1
1085
-1118 -33
2203
1102
63.02 18.5
167.6
1074
-1105 -31
2179
1090
60.27 19
167.1
1062
-1096 -34
2158
1079
57.55 19.5
166.6
1042
-1077 -35
2119
1060
54.85 20
166.1
1043
-1075 -32
2118
1059
52.20 20.5
80
165.6
165.1
164.6
164.1
163.6
163.1
162.6
162.1
161.6
161.1
160.6
160.1
159.6
159.1
158.6
158.1
157.6
157.1
156.6
1047
1080
1099
1029
1020
1024
1027
1053
1079
1042
1037
1046
1034
1014
995
945
946
945
1013
-1082
-1116
-1131
-1063
-1054
-1061
-1066
-1087
-1116
-1075
-1075
-1078
-1068
-1050
-1048
-978
-981
-985
-1052
-35
-36
-32
-34
-34
-37
-39
-34
-37
-33
-38
-32
-34
-36
-53
-33
-35
-40
-39
2129
2196
2230
2092
2074
2085
2093
2140
2195
2117
2112
2124
2102
2064
2043
1923
1927
1930
2065
1065
1098
1115
1046
1037
1043
1047
1070
1098
1059
1056
1062
1051
1032
1022
962
964
965
1033
49.55
46.89
44.15
41.36
38.74
36.15
33.54
30.93
28.25
25.51
22.86
20.22
17.57
14.94
12.36
9.81
7.40
4.99
2.58
21
21.5
22
22.5
23
23.5
24
24.5
25
25.5
26
26.5
27
27.5
28
28.5
29
29.5
30
Average Channel A Offset: -17.5
C.3 B-axis Profile Data Text Report

Report: B-Axis Digits and Profile in Centimeters (Bottom Up)
Hole Name: newHole
Azimuth Angle: 0.0
---------------------------------------------------------------Elev
B+
BSum
Diff
Diff/2 Defl
Level
(m)
(dig.) (dig.) (dig.) (dig.) (dig.) (cm)
(m)
---------------------------------------------------------------186.1
-361
300
-61
-661
-330
-65.30 0.5
185.6
-359
298
-61
-657
-328
-64.48 1
185.1
-412
357
-55
-769
-384
-63.65 1.5
184.6
-413
356
-57
-769
-384
-62.69 2
184.1
-407
359
-48
-766
-383
-61.73 2.5
183.6
-408
354
-54
-762
-381
-60.77 3
183.1
-435
375
-60
-810
-405
-59.82 3.5
182.6
-447
381
-66
-828
-414
-58.81 4
182.1
-468
404
-64
-872
-436
-57.77 4.5
181.6
-475
412
-63
-887
-443
-56.68 5
181.1
-464
398
-66
-862
-431
-55.58 5.5
180.6
-472
414
-58
-886
-443
-54.50 6
180.1
-450
394
-56
-844
-422
-53.39 6.5
179.6
-456
388
-68
-844
-422
-52.34 7
179.1
-441
386
-55
-827
-413
-51.28 7.5
178.6
-442
379
-63
-821
-410
-50.25 8
178.1
-435
372
-63
-807
-403
-49.22 8.5
177.6
-429
371
-58
-800
-400
-48.21 9
177.1
-433
378
-55
-811
-405
-47.21 9.5
176.6
-465
409
-56
-874
-437
-46.20 10
176.1
-489
440
-49
-929
-464
-45.11 10.5
175.6
-522
464
-58
-986
-493
-43.94 11
175.1
-547
482
-65
-1029 -514
-42.71 11.5
174.6
-568
499
-69
-1067 -533
-41.43 12
174.1
-557
493
-64
-1050 -525
-40.09 12.5
173.6
-558
492
-66
-1050 -525
-38.78 13
173.1
-534
468
-66
-1002 -501
-37.47 13.5
172.6
-519
452
-67
-971
-485
-36.21 14
172.1
-529
467
-62
-996
-498
-35.00 14.5
171.6
-553
495
-58
-1048 -524
-33.76 15
81
171.1
170.6
170.1
169.6
169.1
168.6
168.1
167.6
167.1
166.6
166.1
165.6
165.1
164.6
164.1
163.6
163.1
162.6
162.1
161.6
161.1
160.6
160.1
159.6
159.1
158.6
158.1
157.6
157.1
156.6
-566
-567
-545
-549
-541
-572
-553
-551
-542
-527
-518
-514
-503
-485
-500
-474
-477
-449
-440
-430
-415
-376
-348
-316
-318
-337
-331
-346
-377
-380
506
497
493
500
483
513
490
487
480
469
454
462
439
437
448
422
413
385
378
366
366
326
288
265
263
278
276
290
315
320
-60
-70
-52
-49
-58
-59
-63
-64
-62
-58
-64
-52
-64
-48
-52
-52
-64
-64
-62
-64
-49
-50
-60
-51
-55
-59
-55
-56
-62
-60
-1072
-1064
-1038
-1049
-1024
-1085
-1043
-1038
-1022
-996
-972
-976
-942
-922
-948
-896
-890
-834
-818
-796
-781
-702
-636
-581
-581
-615
-607
-636
-692
-700
-536
-532
-519
-524
-512
-542
-521
-519
-511
-498
-486
-488
-471
-461
-474
-448
-445
-417
-409
-398
-390
-351
-318
-290
-290
-307
-303
-318
-346
-350
-32.45
-31.11
-29.78
-28.48
-27.17
-25.89
-24.53
-23.23
-21.93
-20.65
-19.41
-18.19
-16.97
-15.79
-14.64
-13.46
-12.34
-11.22
-10.18
-9.16
-8.16
-7.19
-6.31
-5.52
-4.79
-4.06
-3.29
-2.54
-1.74
-.88
15.5
16
16.5
17
17.5
18
18.5
19
19.5
20
20.5
21
21.5
22
22.5
23
23.5
24
24.5
25
25.5
26
26.5
27
27.5
28
28.5
29
29.5
30
Average Channel B Offset: -29.6
C.4 A-axis Deflection Data Text Report

Report: A-Axis Change in Digits and Deflection in Centimeters (Bottom Up)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------Project Name: myHoles
Hole Name: newHole
Azimuth Angle: 0.0
------------------------------------------------------------------------------Initial Data---Current Data-File Name: newHole_001.gkn
newHole_002.gkn
01/03/13
13:54:50
testProbe
----------------------------------------------------------------------------Elev.
--Initial (digits)-- --Current (digits)-- Corr. Defl. Level
(m)
A+
ADiff.
A+
ADiff. Diff. (cm)
(m)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------186.1
564
-600
1164
508
-657
1165
1
-.09
0.5
185.6
559
-599
1158
510
-656
1166
8
-.09
1
185.1
608
-643
1251
541
-698
1239
-12
-.10
1.5
184.6
647
-680
1327
591
-736
1327
0
-.08
2
184.1
686
-721
1407
631
-776
1407
0
-.08
2.5
183.6
707
-739
1446
650
-796
1446
0
-.08
3
183.1
707
-757
1464
666
-809
1475
11
-.08
3.5
182.6
777
-808
1585
719
-865
1584
-1
-.10
4
182.1
788
-818
1606
728
-874
1602
-4
-.09
4.5
181.6
776
-809
1585
719
-865
1584
-1
-.09
5
181.1
786
-817
1603
730
-873
1603
0
-.09
5.5
180.6
802
-837
1639
747
-893
1640
1
-.09
6
180.1
809
-842
1651
753
-898
1651
0
-.09
6.5
179.6
811
-844
1655
755
-898
1653
-2
-.09
7
179.1
785
-819
1604
729
-874
1603
-1
-.09
7.5
178.6
762
-795
1557
706
-851
1557
0
-.09
8
178.1
765
-800
1565
710
-855
1565
0
-.09
8.5
177.6
769
-804
1573
714
-859
1573
0
-.09
9
82
177.1
176.6
176.1
175.6
175.1
174.6
174.1
173.6
173.1
172.6
172.1
171.6
171.1
170.6
170.1
169.6
169.1
168.6
168.1
167.6
167.1
166.6
166.1
165.6
165.1
164.6
164.1
163.6
163.1
162.6
162.1
161.6
161.1
160.6
160.1
159.6
159.1
158.6
158.1
157.6
157.1
156.6
766
754
752
755
778
800
841
899
956
1009
1052
1065
1082
1103
1069
1090
1097
1104
1085
1074
1062
1042
1043
1047
1080
1099
1029
1020
1024
1027
1053
1079
1042
1037
1046
1034
1014
995
945
946
945
1013
-802
-789
-785
-789
-808
-836
-874
-933
-991
-1045
-1086
-1100
-1129
-1139
-1105
-1125
-1128
-1140
-1118
-1105
-1096
-1077
-1075
-1082
-1116
-1131
-1063
-1054
-1061
-1066
-1087
-1116
-1075
-1075
-1078
-1068
-1050
-1048
-978
-981
-985
-1052
1568
1543
1537
1544
1586
1636
1715
1832
1947
2054
2138
2165
2211
2242
2174
2215
2225
2244
2203
2179
2158
2119
2118
2129
2196
2230
2092
2074
2085
2093
2140
2195
2117
2112
2124
2102
2064
2043
1923
1927
1930
2065
711
699
682
698
720
746
782
843
900
931
996
1008
1038
1046
1014
1034
1041
1048
1029
1019
1006
985
987
991
1025
1041
974
965
969
972
998
1023
985
982
989
977
958
937
889
888
889
956
-857
-845
-840
-844
-865
-892
-929
-989
-1047
-1100
-1142
-1156
-1185
-1193
-1161
-1180
-1184
-1196
-1174
-1164
-1150
-1133
-1131
-1138
-1171
-1187
-1119
-1110
-1117
-1119
-1143
-1171
-1131
-1130
-1134
-1125
-1105
-1093
-1022
-1037
-1039
-1107
1568
1544
1522
1542
1585
1638
1711
1832
1947
2031
2138
2164
2223
2239
2175
2214
2225
2244
2203
2183
2156
2118
2118
2129
2196
2228
2093
2075
2086
2091
2141
2194
2116
2112
2123
2102
2063
2030
1911
1925
1928
2063
0
1
-15
-2
-1
2
-4
0
0
-23
0
-1
12
-3
1
-1
0
0
0
4
-2
-1
0
0
0
-2
1
1
1
-2
1
-1
-1
0
-1
0
-1
-13
-12
-2
-2
-2
-.09
-.09
-.09
-.07
-.07
-.06
-.07
-.06
-.06
-.06
-.03
-.03
-.03
-.05
-.04
-.04
-.04
-.04
-.04
-.04
-.05
-.05
-.04
-.04
-.04
-.04
-.04
-.04
-.04
-.05
-.04
-.04
-.04
-.04
-.04
-.04
-.04
-.04
-.02
-.01
-.01
.00
9.5
10
10.5
11
11.5
12
12.5
13
13.5
14
14.5
15
15.5
16
16.5
17
17.5
18
18.5
19
19.5
20
20.5
21
21.5
22
22.5
23
23.5
24
24.5
25
25.5
26
26.5
27
27.5
28
28.5
29
29.5
30
C.5 B-axis Deflection Data Text Report

Report: B-Axis Change in Digits and Deflection in Centimeters (Bottom Up)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------Project Name: myHoles
Hole Name: newHole
Azimuth Angle: 0.0
------------------------------------------------------------------------------Initial Data---Current Data-File Name: newHole_001.gkn
newHole_002.gkn
01/03/13
13:54:50
testProbe
----------------------------------------------------------------------------Elev.
--Initial (digits)-- --Current (digits)-- Corr. Defl. Level
(m)
B+
BDiff.
B+
BDiff. Diff. (cm)
(m)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------186.1
-361
300
-661
-361
300
-661
0
.05
0.5
185.6
-359
298
-657
-361
300
-661
-4
.05
1
185.1
-412
357
-769
-413
358
-771
-2
.06
1.5
184.6
-413
356
-769
-412
355
-767
2
.06
2
184.1
-407
359
-766
-412
357
-769
-3
.06
2.5
183.6
-408
354
-762
-408
356
-764
-2
.06
3
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183.1
182.6
182.1
181.6
181.1
180.6
180.1
179.6
179.1
178.6
178.1
177.6
177.1
176.6
176.1
175.6
175.1
174.6
174.1
173.6
173.1
172.6
172.1
171.6
171.1
170.6
170.1
169.6
169.1
168.6
168.1
167.6
167.1
166.6
166.1
165.6
165.1
164.6
164.1
163.6
163.1
162.6
162.1
161.6
161.1
160.6
160.1
159.6
159.1
158.6
158.1
157.6
157.1
156.6
-435
-447
-468
-475
-464
-472
-450
-456
-441
-442
-435
-429
-433
-465
-489
-522
-547
-568
-557
-558
-534
-519
-529
-553
-566
-567
-545
-549
-541
-572
-553
-551
-542
-527
-518
-514
-503
-485
-500
-474
-477
-449
-440
-430
-415
-376
-348
-316
-318
-337
-331
-346
-377
-380
375
381
404
412
398
414
394
388
386
379
372
371
378
409
440
464
482
499
493
492
468
452
467
495
506
497
493
500
483
513
490
487
480
469
454
462
439
437
448
422
413
385
378
366
366
326
288
265
263
278
276
290
315
320
-810
-828
-872
-887
-862
-886
-844
-844
-827
-821
-807
-800
-811
-874
-929
-986
-1029
-1067
-1050
-1050
-1002
-971
-996
-1048
-1072
-1064
-1038
-1049
-1024
-1085
-1043
-1038
-1022
-996
-972
-976
-942
-922
-948
-896
-890
-834
-818
-796
-781
-702
-636
-581
-581
-615
-607
-636
-692
-700
-434
-447
-468
-474
-464
-469
-450
-454
-437
-442
-435
-430
-438
-464
-489
-523
-546
-566
-557
-557
-533
-519
-526
-554
-564
-566
-540
-551
-540
-571
-553
-550
-541
-529
-517
-513
-502
-486
-499
-475
-476
-448
-440
-423
-416
-377
-349
-316
-316
-338
-329
-350
-377
-379
376
382
404
411
406
411
393
386
379
378
371
369
376
408
439
460
481
502
494
491
470
451
468
496
505
508
492
499
481
513
491
487
481
469
454
449
439
437
447
422
414
384
377
364
366
324
290
266
263
275
272
293
315
319
-810
-829
-872
-885
-870
-880
-843
-840
-816
-820
-806
-799
-814
-872
-928
-983
-1027
-1068
-1051
-1048
-1003
-970
-994
-1050
-1069
-1074
-1032
-1050
-1021
-1084
-1044
-1037
-1022
-998
-971
-962
-941
-923
-946
-897
-890
-832
-817
-787
-782
-701
-639
-582
-579
-613
-601
-643
-692
-698
0
-1
0
2
-8
6
1
4
11
1
1
1
-3
2
1
3
2
-1
-1
2
-1
1
2
-2
3
-10
6
-1
3
1
-1
1
0
-2
1
14
1
-1
2
-1
0
2
1
9
-1
1
-3
-1
2
2
6
-7
0
2
.07
.07
.07
.07
.06
.07
.07
.07
.06
.05
.05
.04
.04
.05
.04
.04
.04
.04
.04
.04
.04
.04
.04
.03
.04
.03
.05
.04
.04
.04
.03
.04
.03
.03
.04
.04
.02
.02
.02
.02
.02
.02
.01
.01
.00
.00
.00
.01
.01
.00
.00
-.01
.00
.00
3.5
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
6.5
7
7.5
8
8.5
9
9.5
10
10.5
11
11.5
12
12.5
13
13.5
14
14.5
15
15.5
16
16.5
17
17.5
18
18.5
19
19.5
20
20.5
21
21.5
22
22.5
23
23.5
24
24.5
25
25.5
26
26.5
27
27.5
28
28.5
29
29.5
30
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APPENDIX D. Remote Module Command Structure

COMMAND
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
D
G
G
T
V
#
#sn
FUNCTION
TAKE VA READING
TAKE VB READING
TAKE BATTERY READING
TAKE -12V READING 1
FIRMWARE VERSION 4
(see Note 2)
(see Note 2)
TAKE +12V READING 1
TAKE +5V REFERENCE
READING
TAKE 3.3V READING 1
LOAD PROBE DEFAULTS 3
DISPLAY GAGE PARAMETERS
ENTER GAGE PARAMETERS 3
SYNTAX
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
PROBE TEMPERATURE (C) 3

FIRMWARE VERSION
(Remote Module) 3
DISPLAY PROBE SERIAL # 3
ENTER PROBE SERIAL # 3
RETURN VALUE
(+/-)#####
(+/-)#####
<sp><sp>+#.#
<sp>-12.0
VER#.#
<CR>
000<sp><sp><sp>
<sp>+12.0
<sp><sp>+#.#
9
D
G
G70A/(LorP)/#/#/#
or
G70B/(LorP)/#/#/#
See example G below
T
V
<sp><sp>+3.3
See Example D
See Example G2
See Example G1
#
#sn(16 alphanumeric
characters or symbols)
See example #
See example #sn
(+/-)##.####
VER #.#
Notes:
1. These commands exist only for GK-604 analog systems and are included in the digital system
for compatibility.
2. Like Note 1 but are for internal use only.
3. These commands exist only for GK-604D digital system.
4. Firmware Version (Command 4) returns the Remote Module version for analog systems and
the probe firmware version for digital systems.
Example 1: LOAD PROBE DEFAULTS
Loads probe default gage parameters (calibration factors):
Command:
D<CR>
Response:
GT:70A ZR:0.0000 GF:1.0000 GO:0.0000 GT:70B ZR:0.0000 GF:1.0000 GO:0.0000
Channels VA and VB:
Linear Conversion
Zero Read Offset = 0
Gage Factor = 1
Gage Offset = 0
Results in digits display = 2500(Vout)
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Example 2: Enter Gage Parameters:
Enter and store gage parameters for each axis:
A axis:
Linear conversion
Gage Factor = .62
Gage Offset = 0
Command:
G70A/L/0/.62/0<CR>
Response:
B axis:
Linear conversion
Gage Factor = 1.005
Gage Offset = 0
Command:
G70B/L/0/1.005/0<CR>
Response:
Example 3: Display Gage Parameters:

Display gage parameters stored in the probe:
Command:
G<CR>
Response:
Example 4: Display Probe Serial Number:

Display the serial number that is stored in the probe:
Command:
#<CR>
Response:
6001-E,126543
Example 5: Enter Probe Serial Number:

Enter and store probe serial number. Up to 16 alphanumeric characters and symbols may
be stored.
Command:
#sn6001-E,126543<CR>
Response:
6001-E,126543
(1)
NOTES:
1. The GK-604D IRA uses the serial number to determine the inclinometer probe units (metric or
English) by reading the model number portion of the serial number string (the part to the left of the
comma). If the model number does not contain an -E or a M then unpredictable results may
occur.
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APPENDIX E. Data Reduction Formulas

E.1. Deflection Calculation
Label
ZZ
RINT
Description
Correction Angle (usually 0).
Absolute Reading Interval in feet or meters.
IA,IA
Initial A Axis Data in Digits (2sin=10000 @ 30, 2.5sin=12500 @ 30).
PA,PA
Present A Axis Data in Digits (2sin=10000 @ 30, 2.5sin=12500 @ 30).
IB,IB
Initial B Axis Data in Digits (2sin=10000 @ 30, 2.5sin=12500 @ 30).
PB,PB
Present B Axis Data in Digits (2sin=10000 @ 30, 2.5sin=12500 @ 30).
SA
Calculated Digit Change for A Axis.
SB
Calculated Digit Change for B Axis.
Multiplier, where:
Probe configuration
Sinco Probe
2sin,
2.5sin.
Metric units, millimeters,
0.05
0.04
Metric units, centimeters,
0.005
0.004.
0.0006
0.00048
Imperial units, inches

CA
Geokon probe
Deflection A (in inches, English units, not corrected).

Deflection A (in centimeters or millimeters, Metric units, not corrected).
CB
Deflection B (in inches, English units, not corrected).

Deflection B (in centimeters or millimeters, Metric units, not corrected).
DA
Deflection A (in inches, English units, corrected for angle).

Deflection A (in centimeters or millimeters, Metric units, corrected for
angle).
DB
Deflection B (in inches, English units, corrected for angle).

Deflection B (in centimeters or millimeters, Metric units, corrected for
angle).
cos
Cosine function.
sin
Sine function .
Table E-1 Data Reduction Variables (Deflection)
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SA = ((PA+)-(PA-))/2 - ((IA+)-(IA-))/2
SB = ((PB+)-(PB-))/2 ((IB+)-(IB-))/2
Equation E-1 Change in Digits Calculation (Deflection)
CA = M RINT SA
CB = M RINT SB
DA = (CA cos(ZZ))-(CB sin(ZZ))
DB = (CA sin(ZZ))+(CB cos(ZZ))
Equation E-2 Deflection Calculation
Note: Accumulate () DA and DB results at each depth increment (from the bottom
up or the top down) to obtain the deflection change (Figure 67).
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E.2. Profile Calculation

Label
ZZ
RINT
Description
Correction Angle (usually 0).
Absolute Reading Interval in feet or meters.
A, A
A Axis Data in Digits (2sin=10000 @ 30, 2.5sin=12500 @ 30).
B, B
B Axis Data in Digits (2sin=10000 @ 30, 2.5sin=12500 @ 30).
SA
Calculated Digit Change for A Axis.
SB
Calculated Digit Change for B Axis.
Multiplier, where:
Probe configuration
Sinco Probe
2sin,
2.5sin.
Metric units, millimeters,
0.05
0.04
Metric units, centimeters,
0.005
0.004.
0.0006
0.00048
Imperial units, inches

CA
Geokon probe
Deflection A (in inches, English units, not corrected).

Deflection A (in centimeters or millimeters, Metric units, not corrected).
CB
Deflection B (in inches, English units, not corrected).

Deflection B (in centimeters or millimeters, Metric units, not corrected).
DA
Deflection A (in inches, English units, corrected for angle).

Deflection A (in centimeters or millimeters, Metric units, corrected for angle).
DB
Deflection B (in inches, English units, corrected for angle).

Deflection B (in centimeters or millimeters, Metric units, corrected for angle).
cos
Cosine function.
sin
Sine function .
Table E-2 Data Reduction Variables (Profile)
SA = ((A+)-(A-))/2
SB = ((B+)-(B-))/2
Equation E-3 Change in Digits Calculation (Profile)
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CA = M RINT SA
CB = M RINT SB
DA = (CA cos(ZZ))-(CB sin(ZZ))
DB = (CA sin(ZZ))+(CB cos(ZZ))
Equation E-4 Profile Calculation
Note: Accumulate () DA and DB results at each depth increment (from the bottom
up or the top down) to obtain the profile.
E.3. GTILT Users

When using GTILT with the GK-604D use a Probe Constant of 10000 for both
English and Metric probes when using 2.0sin Units! For 2.5sin Units use a Probe
Constant of 12500.
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APPENDIX F. Technical Specifications

F.1. GK-604D Digital System Specifications
Standard Range
Sensors
30
+ MEMS accelerometers
2
MEMS Output
Differential 4 VDC
6100D Probe Output
Digital Data Stream
Probe Resolution
24-bit
System Resolution1
0.025 mm/500 mm ( 0.0001 ft/2 ft)
Accuracy
0.05% Full Scale (F.S.)
Linearity
0.02% F.S., up to 10
Repeatability
1 mm/30 m
Total System Accuracy2
3 mm/30 m ( 0.125 in/100 ft)
Temperature Range (Probe)
0C to 50C
Temperature Range (Remote Module)
-30C to 50C
Temperature Coefficient
0.002% F.S./C
Wheel Base
0.5 m, 1m or 2 ft
Length x Diameter
Casing Size I.D.
700 x 25 mm, 1200 x 25 mm or 32 x 1 in

51 to 89 mm (2.0 to 3.5 in)
Weight (with case)
7.5 kg (16 lb)
Shock Survival5
2000 g
Battery (Remote Module)
Li-Ion, 7.4 V, 2600 mAh; >40 hours

continuous operation per charge
Notes:
1. 10 arc seconds. This resolution is true only in the range of 5 from vertical.
Beyond this, the resolution is diminished by the cosine of the angle from vertical.
2. Within 3 of vertical. This takes into account the accumulation of the error
inherent with each reading and normal placement errors in positioning the
probe inside the casing; also the effect of debris in the casing or casing
damage.
3. The cable connector adds 150 mm to the length of the probe. The wheel
diameter is 30mm.
4. The probe is designed for use in all standard inclinometer casing up to a
maximum diameter of 89 mm (3.5 inches).

5. The Inclinometer Probe is a highly sensitive device and should be treated with
great care at all times in order to maintain calibration. In particular, the probe
should be prevented from impacting the bottom of the casing with any force.
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F1.1 Compass Sensor Specifications

The following table contains specifications for the Digital Compass sensor
embedded in digital inclinometer probes.
Compass Sensor
Anisotropic Magnetoresistive
MEMS Output
4 VDC
Compass Sensor Resolution
12 bit
Remote Module Resolution
16 bit
Compass Sensor Accuracy
2 degrees
Operating Temperature
30C to 85C (22 to 185F)
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F.2. Analog Probe System Specifications

The following table contains specifications for the analog probe system which is
comprised of a probe (6100-1M or 6100-1E) and the Remote Module. The Remote
Module can be either a GK-604-3 (reel system) or a GK-604-4 (probe interface).
Probe Range (100% F.S.)
30
Remote Module Input Range
8 VDC
Sensors
2 MEMS accelerometers
MEMS Output
4 VDC
Probe Resolution
.025 mm /500mm (.0001 ft/ 2 ft)
Remote Module Resolution
16 bit
Repeatability
1mm/30m ( 0.05in/100ft)
Total System Accuracy
4 mm/ 30 m ( 0.17 inch/ 100 ft)
Remote Module Accuracy
0.1% F.S.
Probe Temperature Range
20C to 50C (4 to 122F)
Remote Module Temp. Range
-30C to 50C
Temperature Coefficient
<.0002% F.S./ C (<.0002% F.S./ F)
Wheel Base
0.5m or 1.0m (2 ft)
Probe Length x Diameter5
700 25 mm dia. (32 1 in dia.)
GK-604-3 Dimensions
(L x W x H): 380 x 280 x 490 mm
GK-604-4 Dimensions
(L x W x H): 160 x 75 x 75 mm
Weight (with case) (GK-604-1)
7.5 kg (16 lb)
Shock Survival
2000g
Battery (Remote Module)
Li-Ion, 7.4 V, 2600 mAh; >16 hours

continuous operation per charge
Notes:
1. The probe outputs +/-4 volts at an inclination of +/-30 to the vertical. These
parameters are referred to as full scale. Operation beyond this inclination is not
possible with a standard MEMS probe.
2. The resolution shown in the table above is only true in the range of 5 from the
vertical. Beyond this the resolution is reduced by a factor equal to 1/cosine of the
angle from the vertical. For instance the resolution at 0 degrees from vertical is 10.3
arc seconds and the resolution at 15 degrees from the vertical is 10.3 x 1/0.966 =
10.7 arc seconds. The figures given assume that the readout box can detect a change
of output of 0.0005 VDC.
3. The figure shown applies to the use of a single probe used repeatedly over a short
space of time in a single borehole.
4. In practice, system accuracy is controlled mainly by the precision with which the
inclinometer can be positioned at exactly the same depth, in the casing, from survey
to survey. Factors such as debris in the casing or casing damage also have an effect.
The stated accuracy assumes that the surveys are conducted over a period of time in a
proper manner and that the casing is within 5 degrees off the vertical. Accuracy is
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improved by allowing the probe to reach equilibrium at each depth level before taking
a reading.
5. The probe is designed for use in all casing sizes up to 85mm ID (3.34in.). The wheel
diameter is 30mm. The cable connector adds 150mm to the length of the probe.
F.3. Field PC (FPC-1) Specifications

Processor
806 MHz PXA310
Operating System
Windows Mobile 6.1 Classic
Included Software
Microsoft Office Mobile; multiple languages
Memory
88.99 MB RAM
Data Storage
4 GB internal data storage; compact Flash slot

(Type I or II); SD/SDHC slot; SDIO supported; user
accessible CF and SD slots
Color Display
480 x 640 pixel, Anti-glare 3.5 VGA resolution,

sunlight readable, 262K color (18 bit), TMR
Technology with LED backlight
Keyboard
Dedicated backlit numeric keypad; Four-way

directional buttons using function key (Fn); discrete
keys for
Start, Menu Left, Menu Right, Camera, ok, Return
and Power/Suspend
Ports
RS-232C 9-pin D connector; 1 x USB host and

client (Mini AB USB OTG, 1.2 host, 2.0 client); 12
VDC @ 4.1 Amps Max power in;
Case
IP67 waterproof
Environmental
Tested to MIL-STD810F for water, humidity, sand,

dust vibration, altitude, shock and temperature
Power
Intelligent 5600 mAh Li-Ion battery; battery easily

changed in the field without tools
Wireless Connectivity
Internal Bluetooth wireless technology option, 2.0

+EDR, Class 1, range 20 m; WLAN: Integrated
802.11b/g supports AES TKIP, WEP, WPA and
WPA2
Certification & Standards
FCC Class B; CE Mark; EN60950; RoHS compliant;

FM approved Class I, Div 2
Operating Temperature
-30C to 60C
Storage Temperature
-40C to 70C
Shock Survival
Multiple drops from 1.22 m onto concrete
Dimensions (L x W x H)
179 mm (7") x 97 mm (3.8") x 37 mm (1.5")
Weight
490 g, with battery
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APPENDIX G. Portable Tiltmeter Operation
G.1 Single Channel Tiltmeter (Model 6101)

When connected to the GK-604-4 Probe Interface Module (see Figure 5), the Model
6101 Tiltmeter (see Figure 82) can be read with the FPC-1 using the GK-604D IRA.
Figure 82 - Model 6101 Tiltmeter with 6201-3 Interface Cable
The Model 6101 Portable Tiltmeter is designed to be placed on an alignment plate

(Tiltplates, 6201-1X, see Figure 83) that has been permanently attached to the
structure being monitored. Measurements can be made on horizontal or vertical
surfaces. The readings are taken in pairs, 180 degrees apart from each other, to
eliminate any instrument bias and thereby obtain true tilt.
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Figure 83 - Tiltplates: 6201-1C (ceramic), 6201-1A (Copper plated Aluminum), 6201-1S (stainless)
It is assumed that a valid Bluetooth pairing exists between the GK-604-4 Interface
Module and the FPC-1 (see section 2.2 for more information about establishing
communication with the Interface Module). The recommended steps for connecting
to and taking a reading with the Model 6101 Tiltmeter are as follows:
1.
Connect one end of the 6201-3 cable to the Tiltmeter
2.
Connect the other end of the 6201-3 cable to the GK-604-4 Interface Module.
3.
On the FPC-1, launch the GK-604D IRA and create a new probe configuration:
4.
Using the Context Menu (see section 3.2.1), after highlighting the Probe
Library, select the Add Probe menu item to create a new probe.
Name the new probe and select Tiltmeter for probe type.
Using the calibration sheet as a guide, enter the Zero Shift A and Gage
Factor A parameters. Leave the B channel parameters at zero.
Tap Save Settings to save the new probe configuration. See section 4.2
for more information about probe configuration.
Create a new hole configuration for every unique location where tilt is to be
measured:
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Using the Context Menu (see section 3.2.1), after highlighting the Project
element, select the Add Hole menu item to create a new hole
configuration.
Since the hole corresponds to a physical location, be sure to name it

appropriately, such as, Location1.
Additional information may be entered in the Description field.
For each new hole created, select the probe created in step 3.
The hole parameters such as Starting Level, Interval, Top Elevation

and Azimuth Angle are not applicable for Tiltmeter operation and can be
left blank.
Tap Save Settings to save the new hole configuration. See section 4.1 for
more information about hole configuration.
5.
Make sure that the hole corresponding to the location to be measured is

selected in the Project Explorer.
6.
Press the POWER ON button on the GK-604-4 interface and ensure that the
blue indicator is blinking.
7.
Tap the Live Readings menu item from the Application menu to start the
reading process. If a valid Bluetooth connection can be established, a Tiltmeter
specific Live Readings screen will be displayed (see Figure 84).
Note the drop-down control in Figure 84, located just to the right of the A
value display. This allows the A value to be displayed in 3 different units,
described below:
Digits
Digit values are calculated as follows:

R1 = Probe Voltage (PV) * 2000 [R1 is read from the Remote Module]
R0 = Zero Shift A [from probe configuration]
GF = Gage Factor A [from probe configuration]
GO = Gage Offset A [from probe configuration usually zero (0)]
DIGITS = ((R1 R0) * GF) + GO
Volts
PV = (R1 R0) / 2000 [for Geokon probes: +4V
+15 degrees]
Degrees DEGREES = arcsin( DIGITS / 20000)

[multiply by 180/Pi if arcsin produces angles in radians]
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Figure 84 - Live Readings (Tiltmeter)
8.
Align the Tiltmeter on the tiltplate in the A+ orientation, then tap Record Data
to take the A+ reading (see the 6101 Users Manual).
9.
Tap the Dataset icon and observe that the dataset number changes to 2.
10. Reverse the Tiltmeter orientation to A- and, again, tap Record Data to take
the A- reading. Tapping Menu-Exit Live Readings will display the window in
Figure 85.
Figure 85 - Saving data query
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11. Tap the Yes button to start the data saving process. The Save File dialog
(Figure 86) will be displayed, allowing the user to name the data file to save.
Figure 86 - Save File Dialog

12. After tapping Save the GK-604D IRA will determine if the file exists. If this is
a new file then the data will be written to it in a format similar to the standard
Inclinometer format. If a file of the same name already exists then the dialog
shown in Figure 87 will be displayed.
Figure 87 - File Exists Dialog
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13. Tapping Yes on the File exists dialog allows multiple reads for this location
to be stored in a single data file. See section G.1 for an example of Tiltmeter
data format.
14. Tapping No at the File exists dialog will again call up the Save File dialog
(see Figure 86) and another opportunity will be given to select a new file.
G.2. Tiltmeter Data Format

***
GK 604E(v1.2.0.0,07/14);2.0;FORMAT II
PROJECT :Site 1
LOCATION :Loc1
DATE
:07/16/14
TIME
:11:43:37
PROBE NO.:tiltMeter
UNITS
:DIGITS
FILE NAME:Loc1_Tiltmeter.gkn
A+,
A-,
Date/Time
-1358, 1587, 07/16/14 11:43:37
-1477,
964, 07/16/14 11:48:13
1003, -1552, 07/16/14 14:01:44
-1555, 1696, 07/16/14 14:13:23
-2021, 1888, 07/16/14 14:58:51
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G.3 Dual Channel Digital Tiltmeter (Model 6101D)

The Model 6101D Tiltmeter (Figure 88) contains an integral battery and Bluetooth
module, allowing the tiltmeter to be read directly with the FPC-1 running the GK604D IRA. No external Interface Module is needed. The Model 6101D can also
measure tilt in 2 axes: A and B.
Figure 88- Model 6101D Digital Tiltmeter
The Model 6101D Portable Tiltmeter is designed to be placed on an alignment plate

(Tiltplates, 6201-1X, see Figure 83) that has been permanently attached to the
structure being monitored. Measurements can be made on horizontal or vertical
surfaces. The readings are taken in pairs, 180 degrees apart from each other, to
eliminate any instrument bias and thereby obtain true tilt.
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It is assumed that a valid Bluetooth pairing exists between the 6101D and the FPC1 (see section 2.2 for more information about establishing Bluetooth pairings). The
recommended steps for connecting to and taking a reading with the Model 6101D
Tiltmeter are as follows:
1.
Create an initial hole configuration corresponding to the unique location

where tilt is to be measured:
Using the Context Menu (see section 3.2.1), after highlighting the Project
element, select the Add Hole menu item to create a new configuration.
Since the hole corresponds to a physical location, be sure to name it

appropriately, such as, Location1.
Additional information may be entered in the Description field.
For the first location (hole) created, select UNKNOWN for Probe name:.
The hole parameters such as Starting Level, Interval, Top Elevation

and Azimuth Angle are not applicable for Tiltmeter operation and can be
left blank.
Tap Save Settings to save the new location (hole) configuration. See
section 4.1 for more information about hole configuration.
2.
Make sure that the hole corresponding to the location to be measured is

selected in the Project Explorer.
3.
Press the ON/OFF button on the 6101D and ensure that the blue indicator
light is blinking.
4.
Tap the Live Readings menu item from the Application menu to start the
reading process. If a valid Bluetooth connection can be established, a dual axis,
tiltmeter specific, Live Readings screen will be displayed (see Figure 89).
Note the drop-down control in Figure 89, located just to the right of the A
value display. This allows the A and B values to be displayed in 3 different
units, described below:
Digits
Digit values are read directly from the 6101D Tiltmeter and are
internally calculated as follows:
R1 = internal MEMS module voltage, (volts)
R0 = Zero Shift A [from internal probe configuration]
GF = Gage Factor A [from internal probe configuration]
GO = Gage Offset A [from internal probe configuration usually zero]
DIGITS = (((2500 * R1) R0) * GF) + GO
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Volts
PV = DIGITS / 2500 [for Geokon Tiltmeters: +4V
+15 degrees]
Degrees DEGREES = arcsin( DIGITS / 38637.03305)

[multiply by 180/Pi if arcsin produces angles in radians]
Figure 89 - Live Readings (Tiltmeter)
5.
Align the Tiltmeter on the tiltplate in the A+ orientation, then tap Record Data
to take the A+ reading (see the 6101 Users Manual). For the Model 6101D,
the B+ reading is taken at the same time as A+.
6.
Tap the Dataset icon and observe that the dataset number changes to 2.
7.
Reverse the Tiltmeter orientation to A- and, again, tap Record Data to take
the A- reading. For the Model 6101D, the B- reading is taken at the same
time as A-. Tapping Menu-Exit Live Readings will display the window in
Figure 85.
8.
Tap the Yes button to start the data saving process. The Save File dialog
(Figure 86) will be displayed, allowing the user to name the data file to save.
9.
After tapping Save the GK-604D IRA will determine if the file exists. If this is
a new file then the data will be written to it in a format similar to the standard
Inclinometer format. If a file of the same name already exists then the dialog
shown in Figure 87 will be displayed.
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10. Tapping Yes on the File exists dialog allows multiple reads for this location
to be stored in a single data file. See section G.4 for an example of Dual Axis
Tiltmeter data format.
11. Tapping No at the File exists dialog will again call up the Save File dialog
(see Figure 86) and another opportunity will be given to select a new file.
G.4. Dual-Axis Tiltmeter Data Format

***
GK 604E(v1.3.0.0,02/15);2.0;FORMAT II
PROJECT :Site 1
LOCATION :Loc1
DATE
:02/19/15
TIME
:14:54:17
PROBE NO.:tiltMeter
UNITS
:DIGITS
FILE NAME:Loc1_Tiltmeter.gkn
A+,
A-,
B+,
B-,
Date/Time
-1358, 1587,
55,
-58, 2/19/15 14:50:25
-1477, 1600,
55,
-58, 2/21/15 14:45:07
-1458, 1557,
53,
-56, 2/23/15 14:30:15
-1555, 1696,
57,
-51, 2/25/15 14:37:33
104
APPENDIX H. Spiral and Compass Probe Operation
The GK-604D IRA supports two different compass probes:

1)
The analog Spiral Indicator Probe (6005-3), requiring the GK-604-3 Analog Reel
System or the GK-604-4 Interface Module.
2) The digital Inclinometer/Compass Probe (6100D-X, Firmware Version V2.5),

requiring a GK-604D-X Digital Reel System with a firmware version of V2.5 or
higher.
While both probes can provide spiral survey data, there are significant differences in
their features and operation. The two probes are individually described in the sections
that follow.
H.1 Spiral Indicator Probe (6005-3)

The Spiral Indicator Probe (see Figure 90) connects to a GK-604-3 Analog Reel
System (see Figure 6) or the GK-604-4 Interface Module (see Figure 5). In general,
operation of the Spiral probe is similar to the standard 6100-1X probe with a few
exceptions. The steps below provide basic instruction on how to perform a spiral
survey:
Figure 90 - Spiral Indicator Probe (6005-3)
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1.
Connect the 6005-3 probe to the Remote Module and ensure that a Bluetooth
pairing exists between the Remote Module and the FPC-1 Field PC. See Section
2.2 for more information regarding Bluetooth pairing.
2.
Launch the GK-604D IRA.
3.
Create a new probe in the Probe Library and configure it for a probe type of
Compass. Enter 200 for Zero Shift A and .1 for Gage Factor A
parameters (see Section 4.2, Probe Configuration). Save the settings.
4.
Create a new hole to represent the physical hole, shaft or well that a spiral
survey is to be performed on. Select the compass probe created in item #3 as
the probe to be assigned to this hole. Set the Azimuth Angle parameter to 0
then save settings (see Section 4.2, Hole Configuration).
5.
Press the POWER ON (BLUETOOTH) button on the reel and ensure that the
blue light is blinking.
6.
From the main screen, tap the Application menu (Figure 27) then Live
Readings (Section 3.3.1) to display the Live Readings screen for compass
headings (see Figure 91).
Figure 91 - Live Readings for Spiral Data
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7.
Unlike an inclinometer survey, a spiral survey only requires A+ data so a

second pass is not necessary (do not tap Dataset after first pass).
8.
When done the survey, tap Menu->Exit Live Readings and the screen shown
in Figure 92 will be displayed. Tap Yes to save the compass survey data.
Figure 92 - Saving Compass Survey Data
9.
The survey data is saved into a .gkn file with a slightly different format than
for an inclinometer survey (see Section H.3, Spiral Indicator Data). This data
file can be viewed (select Raw Data as Table) and/or exported for later use in
analysis.
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H.2 Inclinometer/Compass Probe (6100D-X)

As of probe firmware version V2.5, coupled with the GK-604D reel assembly (also
V2.5), all digital inclinometer probes now include a 3-axis, magneto-resistive,
compass sensor survey (see Figure 93). The compass sensor coupled with 2 axes of
MEMS, allow a spiral survey to be performed at the same time as the inclinometer
survey.
Figure 93 Digital Inclinometer/Compass Probe (6100D-X)
Follow the steps below to perform a compass survey with the Digital
Inclinometer/Compass Probe:
1.
Connect the 6100D-X probe to the Remote Module and ensure that a Bluetooth
pairing exists between the Remote Module and the FPC-1 Field PC. See Section
2.2 for more information regarding Bluetooth pairing.
2.
Launch the GK-604D IRA.
3.
If one does not already exist, create a hole to represent the physical hole, shaft
or well where the inclinometer/compass survey is to be performed. If a probe
configuration exists for the Inclinometer/Compass probe, then select the name
of the probe to be assigned to this hole, otherwise set the Probe to
UNKNOWN. Set the Azimuth Angle parameter to 0 then save settings.
4.
Press the POWER ON (BLUETOOTH) button on the reel and ensure that the
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blue light is blinking.
5.
From the main screen, tap the Application menu (Figure 27) then Live
Readings (Section 3.3.1). If the probe serial number matches a probe
configuration serial number from the Probe Library then the Live Readings
screen will be displayed (see Figure 32). Proceed to step 6.
If the probe has never been detected before, a screen similar to the one in
Figure 7 will be displayed. Tap ok to continue and the GK-604D IRA will
display a probe editing screen to allow the probe to be named (see Figure 8).
After entering a name, tap Menu->Save Settings. If the hole to be surveyed
has an UNKNOWN probe assigned to it then the GK-604D IRA will ask if this
newly discovered probe should be assigned to this hole (see Figure 9).
Selecting Yes will cause the GK-604D IRA to display the screen shown in
Figure 32.
6.
If the GK-604D IRA has detected an inclinometer with the integral compass,
tapping the Menu option will the display the menu shown in Figure 36.
Tapping the menu option, Enable Compass Survey, will display the message
shown (in red) in Figure 94 for approximately 5 seconds and will enable the
compass survey option. This message informs the user that, with the compass
enabled, an inclinometer survey will take approximately 30% longer.
Figure 94 Compass Enable Message
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7.
With the compass enabled, a survey is performed as normal (see Section 3.3.1)
and the compass heading can be displayed at any level by tapping on
Menu->View Compass Data, displaying the screen shown in figure 95.
Figure 95 - Live Compass Data

8.
While live compass data is being shown, Live Inclinometer Data can be redisplayed at any time by tapping on Menu->View Inclinometer Data.
9.
When done the survey, tap Menu->Exit Live Readings and the Unsaved data
prompt (see Figure 33) will be displayed. Tap Yes to save the
inclinometer/compass survey data.
10. The inclinometer survey data is saved into a .gkn file as normal while the
compass survey data is saved into a .gks file. The .gks file format is
supported by SiteMaster inclinometer analysis software and is very similar to
standard inclinometer survey data with the following exceptions:
A+ data is always in degrees.
A- and B- are always zero (0)
B+ data is always 90 degrees greater than A+
11. The compass data file can be viewed (select Raw Data as Table) and/or
exported for later use in analysis. See Section H.4 for an example .gks file.
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H.2.1 Calibrate Compass
For optimum accuracy, the digital inclinometer/compass probe should be
calibrated for each site. The GK-604D IRA provides a dialog to facilitate this
(see Section 3.2.1.1 and Figure 36). A compass survey does not need to be
enabled to perform the calibration.
While the GK-604D IRA is connected to the probe and displaying the Live
Readings screen, tap on Menu->Calibrate Compass to display the initial
calibration screen (see Figure 96).
Figure 96 - Initial Calibration Screen
Tapping Start begins the calibration process (see Figure 97).
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Figure 97 - Calibration Routine
As the instructions state, the probe should be held in an upright position and
slowly rotated through at least 360 degrees. The large rotating blue arrow
serves 2 purposes: one, it indicates to the user that the probe should be turned
and two, it provides feedback that the calibration routine is still running.
Tapping Done sends a command to the probe that calibration is finished and
the Live Readings screen is re-displayed.
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H.3 Spiral Indicator Data

***
GK 604E(v1.2.0.0,07/14);2.0;FORMAT II
PROJECT :testProj
HOLE NO. :cmpsHole
DATE
:7/21/14
TIME
:15:12:03
PROBE NO.:compass
FILE NAME:cmpsHole_Compass001.gkn
#READINGS:51
FLEVEL,
HEADING
100.0, -14.5
98.0, -14.5
96.0, -14.5
94.0, -14.4
92.0, -14.4
90.0, -14.5
88.0, -14.5
86.0, -14.6
84.0, -14.5
82.0, -14.6
80.0, -14.5
78.0, -17.5
H.4 Compass Survey Data

***
GK 604M(v1.2.0.0,07/14);2.0;FORMAT II
PROJECT :testProj
HOLE NO. :testHole
DATE
:7/22/14
TIME
:11:30:57
PROBE NO.:incloCompass
FILE NAME:testHole_012_Compass.GKS
#READINGS:71
FLEVEL,
A+,
A-,
B+,
B35.0,
164,
0,
254,
0
34.5,
164,
0,
254,
0
34.0,
168,
0,
258,
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2. Installation and Operation......................................................................... 7

3. User Interface ..........................................................................................26

3.4.3 View Data ...................................................................................................................... 54

4. Configuring Project Explorer Elements ..................................................... 59

5. Files, Folders and Transferring Data ......................................................... 64

APPENDIX B. Data File Format ..................................................................... 76

APPENDIX C. Text Reports ........................................................................... 78

C.1 Raw Data Text Report ...................................................................... 78

APPENDIX D. Remote Module Command Structure ......................................84

APPENDIX F. Technical Specifications

APPENDIX G. Portable Tiltmeter Operation .................................................94

APPENDIX H. Spiral and Compass Probe Operation ................................... 104

H.4 Compass Survey Data ................................................................... 112

Figure 25 - User Interface ..................................................................................................................... 26

Figure 52- Export Data Window

Figure 53 - Save Data File ............................................................. 49

Figure 54 - Export Path Selection

Figure 55 - Probe Selection Window .......................................... 50

Figure 56 - Import Menu

Figure 57 - Select Hole Export File ......................... 51

Figure 63 - View Option List .......................................... 54

Figure 66 - Axis Profile Report Figure 67 - Axis Deflection Report ................................................... 55

Figure 69 - Profile Plot - Marker On ............................................................ 56

Figure 70 - Deflection Plot ................................................................................................................... 57

Figure 72 - Hole Delete / Restore Window .......................... 58

Figure 73 - Hole General Settings ........................................................................................................ 60

Figure 88- Model 6101D Digital Tiltmeter .......................................................................................... 100

Figure 1 Model GK-604D, Digital Inclinometer System

Lightweight and simple Remote Module:

lithium battery (8 + hours of continuous use)

Figure 2 - Model 6000-2 Control Cable (top)

1.2 GK-604D Inclinometer Readout Application

Figure 3 - FPC-1 running GK-604D IRA

Figure 4 - 6000/6100 type probe

Figure 5 - GK-604-4 Interface

1.2.1 Tiltmeter and Compass Probes

1.3 Before using the GK-604D Inclinometer Readout

Check out the Maintenance requirements in Section 6

2. Installation and Operation

2.1 Initial Quick Start Sequence

Figure 7 - Probe Settings Mismatch

Figure 8 - Initial Probe Settings

Figure 9 - No probe association window

2.2 Establishing Contact with the Remote Module

Several ways to start the

2. Once in the Bluetooth Settings Manager, click on the

3. Click on the Devices tab. If it shows a Geokon

5. A prompt will be displayed for a password; enter

6. Click on the COM Ports tab. If the Geokon

The screen-shot to the right shows the devices that a

8. From the Port: drop-down list, select a COM port

9. Lastly verify that the Bluetooth device is set for Serial

2.3 Installing the GK-604D IRA

Figure 10 - ActiveSync Window showing active connection

Figure 11 - Windows Mobile Device Center

2.3.1 Launching the GK-604D Installer

Figure 12 - Windows Explorer window displaying HHD root folder