Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. SIR® 4000
Manual
MN72-574 Rev D
Table Of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction ................................................................................................................1
1.1: Unpacking Your System ............................................................................................. 1
1.2: General Description ..................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Cautions and Warnings ............................................................................................... 7
Chapter 2: Getting Started and Expert Mode Setup ..........................................................9
2.1: Hardware Setup ............................................................................................................ 9
2.2: Introduction Screen .................................................................................................. 11
2.3: Setup Collect/Playback Screen ............................................................................. 18
2.4: The Toolbar .................................................................................................................. 42
Chapter 3: Setting Up Your SIR 4000 for 2D Data Collection and Playback in
Expert Mode ................................................................................................................................... 63
3.1: Setting Up Distance Mode Data Collection ...................................................... 63
3.2: Setup for Single Line 3D Collection in Expert Mode ...................................... 67
3.3: Setting Up for Time Mode Data Collection ....................................................... 68
3.4: Setting Up for Point Mode Data Collection ...................................................... 71
3.5: Playing Back Collected Data .................................................................................. 74
3.6: Saving an Image ......................................................................................................... 74
Chapter 4: Using Quick3D Mode ............................................................................................ 77
4.1: Quick3D File Structure ............................................................................................. 77
4.2: Setting Up a Physical 3D Grid ................................................................................ 78
4.3: Setting Up Quick3D Collection ............................................................................. 79
4.4: Step By Step Quick3D Setup .................................................................................. 80
4.5: Collecting 3D Data .................................................................................................... 83
4.6 Modify the 3D Display during Collection ........................................................... 87
4.7 GPS Enabled 3D Collection ..................................................................................... 89
4.8 Quick3D Playback ....................................................................................................... 90
Chapter 5: Summary of Pre-Set Mode Parameters .......................................................... 95
5.1: StructureScan2D ........................................................................................................ 95
5.2: StructureScan3D ...................................................................................................... 103
Chapter 6: Data Transfer and File Maintenance .............................................................115
6.1: Transfer to a PC via a USB Memory Stick ......................................................... 115
6.2: Deleting Data from the System .......................................................................... 115
Chapter 7: Using a GPS with your SIR 4000 ......................................................................117
7.1: Connecting a GPS .................................................................................................... 117
7.2: Understanding GPS................................................................................................. 118
7.3 What is the DZG File? .............................................................................................. 119
7.4 What is WAAS? ........................................................................................................... 121
7.5 What is NMEA? ........................................................................................................... 121