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GD-10 Series D.C. Geo-electrical System

GD-10 Senior User's Manual

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Content
GD-10 Senior User's Manual.................................................................................................................. 0
Chapter 1 Unpacking Your New System......................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2 System Introduction..........................................................................................................4
2.1 Hardware system........................................................................................................................5
2.1.1 GD-10 mainframe...........................................................................................................5
2.1.3 Solid non-polarization electrode...............................................................................9
2.2 Software System.........................................................................................................................9
Chapter 3 Geomative Studio Operation........................................................................................10
3.1 Install Geomative Studio....................................................................................................... 10
3.2Register & Upgrade of Geomative Studio........................................................................ 12
3.2.1 Register Geomative Studio.......................................................................................13
3.2.2 Parameters Setting...................................................................................................... 14
3.3 Create project and test zone............................................................................................... 16
3.3.1 Create project................................................................................................................ 16
3.3.2 Create test zone............................................................................................................17
3.4 Create script............................................................................................................................... 18
3.4.1 Create 1D script............................................................................................................ 19
3.5 Upload file....................................................................................................................................22
5.5.1 Synchronized data........................................................................................................22
3.5.2 Upload project and zone file.................................................................................... 24
3.5.3 Upload script file........................................................................................................... 25
Click “Script” to switch to script interface..................................................................... 25
Chapter 4 GD-10 Mainframe Operation........................................................................................ 26
4.1 Turn on GD-10 & Adjust the screen brightness........................................................... 26
4.2 Setting environmental parameters................................................................................... 26
4.31D VES survey............................................................................................................................ 27
4.3.1 Set new 1D task............................................................................................................27
4.3.2 Data measurement...................................................................................................... 29
4.4 Data management................................................................................................................... 30
4.4.1 Download data from GD-10 mainframe to Geomative studio................... 30
4.4.2 Browse and edit data.................................................................................................. 31
4.4.3 Output data.....................................................................................................................32
Appendix 1 Connection........................................................................................................................33
Appendix 2 Solid non-polarization electrode instruction..........................................................34
Appendix 3 BP-145power source operation guide................................................................... 36
Appendix 3 BP-300 power source operation guide.................................................................. 40

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Preface
GD-10 Series Geo-electrical System
GD-10 series is a new electrical geophysical exploration system with highly engineered
& cutting edge technology with a revolutionary change. It is promoted to market
focusing the best solution to meet emerging technological advancements, cost
affordability, flexibility in field practices, the greatest accuracy in geo-electrical
exploration, the enduring sustainability for a basic user to a progressive researcher.
GD-10 series supports 1D VES, 2D ERI and 3D ERT Resistivity/IP measurement, which
are the versatile geophysical method apply for a broad range of applications, as
groundwater and mineral exploration, infrastructure site investigations and so on.
GD-10 series divided into Basic, Advanced 2D, Supreme 2D, Supreme 2D Plus,
Supreme 3D and Supreme 3D Plus with different functions.

Model Power Type Function

Basic 3200W, 1D Res/IP SP, 1D Res/IP VES

800V*4A

Advanced 2D 1600W, 2D Res SP, 1D Res/IP VES, 2D Res

800V*2A Centralized ERT

Supreme2D/ 1600W, 3D Res SP, 1D Res/IP VES, 2D/3D

3D 800V*2A Distributed Res ERT

Supreme 3200W, 3D Res/IP SP, 1D Res/IP VES, 2D Res/IP

2D+/3D+ + 800V*4A Distributed ERT , 3D Res/IP imaging

Note：
a. Low model support online upgrade to higher model;
b. Supreme 2D Plus can’t upgrade to Supreme 3D,vice versa.

Application：

Resources Prospecting
Environment Detection
 Underground water detection
 Underground pollutant change
 Geothermal prospecting detection
 Energy resource prospecting  Seawater Intrusion Detection
 Metal and nonmetal mineral  Dam Detection
resources survey
 Underground tank leak detection
 Slope failure detection
Engineering Geology Exploration
 City engineering exploration
Others
 Cave exploration
 Geological mapping
 Pile foundation
 Archaeology
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 Drilling/cross hole detection

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Feature：

 Can measure the resistivity, time domain induced polarization method (IP)
and spontaneous potential (SP);
 High power, wide range, high precision;
 Transmitter and receiver designed in one unit, light and portable;
 The unique sub-level centralized cable system realized the electrode
switching by CL-10 cable leader, no electrode limit on measurement, which
features light, low cost and easy operation.
 Using a unique scrolling technology, which can detects deeper than
comparable instruments with no repeated measuring point. And the
scrolling function is realized during detection, which improve the working
efficiency.
 The data management platform, Geomative Studio, breaks through the
bottleneck of traditional embedded software, which enrich the software
function greatly;
 Designed with built-in GPS, can accurately determine the measurement
coordinates;
 Multi-electrode cable with bi-direction design and dual take-outs enable the
parallel electrodes for high power applications;
 Powerful self-checking function for the high-quality data during
measurement, including Grounding R test, switcher test and cable leader
test.
 Communication port for USB data transfer;
 Real-time data valuation, the time window can be set in IP survey;
 High reliability, security and robustness, can use in extremely harsh
weather.

* This manual aimed at the instruction of GD-10 Senior Resistivity meter.

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Chapter 1 Unpacking Your New System

Thanks for choosing Geomative GD-10 series. Please check after you receiving
the package, for any problem, please contact us or local agency in 14 days.

GD-10 Mainframe(standard configuration)：

Transport box

GD-10 mainframe

Stainless steel electrode

Banana plug to
banana plug cable

Solid non-polarization electrode

USB cable
6A fuse

Charger
Charge/External power line

Catalog
U disc

Note：The shipping list is subject to the actual order.

Chapter 2 System Introduction

GD-10 Senior D.C. Ground Resistivity Meter is the basic model

only with functions of SP survey and 1D Resistivity VES survey.

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Power: 800V/1200Vp-p, 4A, 3200W

2.1 Hardware system

2.1.1 GD-10 mainframe

User Control Panel

Left Panel
Portable Handel

Shockproof Ring

Right Panel

Aluminum Case

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 Specifications

Transmitting
Max transmitting power: 3200W
Max transmitting voltage: ±800V
Max transmitting current: ±4A
Seal, over-voltage, reverse, lighting, leakage, high
Protection:
temperature, over current short circuit
Pulse: Square wave
auto, (Res)
Pulse width:
1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64s (IP)
Current precision: 0.3% ± 1uA
Input resistance: ≥100MΩ
Iteration: 1~255 times
IP measuring method: Full time domain
IP transmitting wave: Positive, off, negative, off
IP wave period: Available set in software
Receiving
Voltage range: ±24V
Voltage precision: 0.3% ± 1uV
SP compensation: ±10V (auto)
Frequency interference: ≧95dB （50Hz or 60Hz, option）
A/D converter: 24 digit
Polarizability precision: 0.30%±1μA
Other
Display: 5.7 inch full color LCD, with backlight, 640*480
A/B/M/N/∞, multi-electrode cable socket 1/2, charge,
Interface:
external power, USB, RS485
Storage: ≥8GB for about 4000,000 readings
built-in 16.8V lithium battery for continuously 24 hours
Battery:
work
Charging voltage: 100~250V (50Hz or 60Hz)
External power: 30V~60V
Working temperature: -10°C~+50°C
Storage temperature: -20°C~+60°C
Humidity: 95 %
Dimension: 39cm*20cm*29cm
Weight: 8KG

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 User Control Panel

Function Button: LED Window：

and ：page up and page down, for To prompt the status of GD-10 mainframe.
data checking.
： Menu, for setting new task, project Note：
etc. ;  Red: Alarm
 Green: Running
：back, back to previous interface;  Blue: GPS & Bluetooth
：Back-light, to adjust the screen light.

LCD Screen：
640x480, 5.7 inch full color LCD

Note：
Please don’t press or draw the
screen to avoid damage.

Shortcut Button: F1~ F6 Knob：

Note:：  Turn left & right: roll
 The F5 and F6 are empty at present； downward&upward for parameter
 The function is different in different setting or function switching.
interface.  Press: to confirm.

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 Right Panel

Alarm：
The yellow area is high voltage one, forbidden to
DC Power Input：
operate on this area after power on.
For DC power input, “+”for
positive，“–”for negative

Note：
 The max input peak voltage
is1200V。
M(P1) and N（P2）：  Forbidden to reversed
for potential electrode connection of “+” “–”
terminals, which will
damage the mainframe.

Multi-electrode Cable A(C1) and B（C2）：

Socket: to connect with L for current electrode
type extension cable in
2D/3D imaging survey.
∞ ： The infinite terminal of
combined profiling method
Note：
“∞”only used in combined
Fuse: box for 6A fuse profiling method; which in other
Note： arrays, the infinite terminal is
Phillips screwdriver will need to replace new fuse. “B”.

 Left Panel

Nameplate:
basic information of GD-10
mainframe, including version,
factory date etc. RS485:
To communicate with
external device.
Ground: grounding interface.
1. It can prevent leakage Charging/External Battery:
wounded the operator when Charging interface
connecting an external high Note:
voltage power supply  To connect charger.
 To connect external DC
2. It effectively avoid the power source(30v~60v) for
influence of the internal charging.
interference of the mainframe to
the test results, especially in the Power:
field with high ground resistivity. Power on & off.

USB：to connect GD-10 mainframe and PC for data transfer.

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2.1.2 Stainless steel electrode

Usage:
 For Res survey, it is used as
Material：Stainless steel both potential electrodes and
Weight：0.4kg current electrodes.
Length：40cm  For IP survey, it is used for
current electrodes only.

2.1.3 Solid non-polarization electrode

Dimension：7.5cm Usage:
Height：10cm For IP survey, it is used for
Weight：0.7kg potential electrodes.
Potential difference ：
Please refer to APPENDIX for
F≤0.4mV points of attention.

2.2 Software System

Geomative Studio is the whole data management platform, including device
management, project management and script management.
 Device management: manage device according to online device and offline
device;
 Project/Data management: manage measuring project according to
different levels as “ project-zone-task”;
 Script management: classify manage according to 1D script, 2D script, 3D
script, which can edit advance and store in mainframe by USB port, then recall
during filed work on-site.

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Chapter 3 Geomative Studio Operation

Geomative Studio is the data management platform, including device

management, project management and script management.This chapter
enables user to install and operate Geomative Studio quickly.

3.1 Install Geomative Studio

The installation software of Geomative Studio is on the CD of along the shipment,

please copy to your PC.

Following are the steps for Geomative Studio installation:

a. Please check your PC system firstly:

- For XP system, please double click to install;

- For Win7, Win8, Win10 system, please to install as administrator

(Note: Following take Win7, Win8, Win10 system for example)

b. Right click to “Run as administrator”, system will install automatically.

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Following prompt will pop up to remind you run as administrator in Win7, Win8,
Win10. Please click “Yes” to continue.

Then system auto to following step, please click as prompt.

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After installation successfully, the shortcut key will show in the desktop of PC.

3.2Register & Upgrade of Geomative Studio

Connect the GD-10 mainframe with computer through USB
Turn on GD-10 mainframe and Geomative Studio software, following box will
pop up, and click “OK, the GD-10 mainframe and Geomative Software
connected successfully.

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3.2.1 Register Geomative Studio
Select “Manage – Device – Main View” to enter to the main interface of “device
management;

On the left device list, enter into “Online device-New device”, and right click to
register the mainframe. The progress window will pop up, waiting for about 15s,
the registration will success.

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3.2.2 Parameters Setting

After register device successfully, following two methods can set the device
parameters:
 choose device, right-click for “Modify parameter”
 Or click “Manage-Device-Operate-Modify parameter” in menu bar.

Following interface will pop up.

Please input the device parameters according to actual situation.

3.2.3 Upgrade GD-10

GD-10 series support function upgrade, customer only needs to purchase the
new function license and upgrade your GD-10 system.

Two upgrade methods:

a. Online upgrade
On the device management interface, choose the register device, right-click for
“Update device software”.

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Then the upgrade window will pop up until finish.

After upgrade complete, restart the GD-10 for new functions.

b. Local upgrade
Please download the current version program, upgrade tool and upgrade driver
through server firstly.
Connected GD-10 mainframe with PC through USB; the installation guide will
pop up after pressing knob key, F1 key and turn on GD-10 simultaneously. Click
“Next” and input X86 program path of driver.

Click “Ok” to finish the hardware installation.

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After the hardware installation finished, double click “APP.bat” file of program
file, then the upgrade window will pop up and auto upgrade the mainframe.

After update completely, restart the GD-10 mainframe for new functions.
Finally, for both up methods, it is available to check the latest version
information in the device management.

3.3 Create project and test zone

Before operate the GD-10 mainframe, it needs to set project, script and so on in
Geomative Studio by PC firstly, then upload to GD-10 mainframe. Meantime,
the data of GD-10 also could be uploaded to Geomative Studio for data
management, the data format including DAT and Excel.

3.3.1 Create project

Project management: It including three levels as Project-Zone- Task.
Click “Manage-Project-Main view” to enter into following project interface.

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Click “Manage-Project- Operate-Create local project” to create a new project.

Following interface will pop up for setting project parameters:

Project ID: Click “New..” to obtain auto.

Project name: only can input 20 characters.
Location: custom input.
Date: custom project days.
Duration (Days): the fault is 0.
Remark: input project related remarks.

After set the project parameter, click “OK” to save.

3.3.2 Create test zone

After setting project, it needs to set test zone.

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Two methods for option:
 Choose “Manage-Project-Operate-Create zone locally”
 Or choose project on left list, right click for “Create zone locally”.

Please input zone parameters in the pop up menu.

Zone type: includes "1D VES / 2D ERT" and "3D" for

option.

Note:
if selects "1D VES / 2D ERT", the user can only
measure 1D VES test and 2D multi-electrode imaging
test; if selects "3D",the user can only measure 3D test.

After input the parameters, please click “Ok” to save.

3.4 Create script

Script means array type; Geomative studio provides 1D electrical sounding, 2D

multi-electrode imaging and 3D imaging script.
Select "Manage - script - main interface" to the main interface of script
management.

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On the left-bottom, there are three script menus as “1D VES”, “2D ERI”, “3D
ERT”, which could be switched freely.

3.4.1 Create 1D script

Geomative studio supports arrays as 4P-VES, dipole - dipole, 3P-VES and
intermediate as well as the one user defined.
In the manage interface of 1D script, choose “Manage-Script-Operate-New
script”, the set window will pop up.

Different array has different parameter definition, as

a. 4PVES array

Head file Firstly, edit the script head file：

 Input the script name – no more than 20
Graph characters;
 Input the operator – no more than 20
characters;
 Input remark – no more than 50 characters;
 Select time – the fault is the date of project
establish; it also supports user defined.
Measuring point list

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Then, edit script file:
 Input a = 1/2 * AB, half of the A (C1) and B (C2) distance of the current
electrode;

 Input b = 1/2 * MN, half of the M (P1) and N (P2) distance of the potential
electrode;
 Stacking – input the staking number of the measuring points, 1 to 100 for
option;
 After input parameters, please click "Add" save.

If need to modify a record, please select it, input again and select "Update" , the
data will be replaced by the new one;
If need to delete a record, please select it and click "Delete";
After edit the script, select "OK" to save it; or select "Cancel" to delete it.

b. DIPOLE array
Firstly, edit the script head file：
 Input the script name – no more than 20
characters;
 Input the operator – no more than 20
characters;
 Input remark – no more than 50
characters;
 Select time – the fault is the date of
project establish; it also supports user
defined.

Then, edit script file:

 a = AB = MN – the distance between current electrode A(C1)and B(C2); or
the distance between potential electrode M(P1) and N(P2);
 b = O'O "- the distance between two center points “O” in the middle of
current electrodes A(C1)and B(C2), and potential electrodes M (P1) and N
(P2);
 Stacking – input the staking number of the measuring points, 1 to 100 for
option;
 After input parameters, please click "Add" save.

c. 3PVES array

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Firstly, edit the script head file：

 Input the script name – no more than 20
characters;
 Input the operator – no more than 20
characters;
 Input remark – no more than 50 characters;
 Select time – the fault is the date of project
establish; it also supports user defined.

Then, edit script file:

 a = OA = OB – the distance from current electrode A(C1) or B(C2) to center
point “o”;
 a = 1/2*MN = OB = ON – the half distance from potential electrode M(P1)
to N(P2);
 Stacking – input the staking number of the measuring points, 1 to 100 for
option;
 After input parameters, please click "Add" save.

d. RECTGL array

Firstly, edit the script head file：

 Input the script name – no more than 20
characters;
 Input the operator – no more than 20
characters;
 Input remark – no more than 50 characters;
 Select time – the fault is the date of project
establish; it also supports user defined.

Then, edit script file:

 a = 1/2 * AB – half distance between current electrodes A（C1） and B（C2）;

 b = 1/2 * MN –half distance between potential electrodes M（P1）and N（P2）;

 Gird
 The horizontal offset coordinate of o’, which is the middle point of M（P1）
and N（P2）.

 The vertical offset coordinate of o’, which is the middle point of M（P1）and
N（P2）.

 Stacking- the stacking number of the measuring point, 1~100 for option;

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 Choose “Add”, to add one record in the script file.

e. Custom array
Firstly, edit the script head file：
 Input the script name – no more than 20
characters;
 Input the operator – no more than 20
characters;
 Input remark – no more than 50 characters;
 Select time – the fault is the date of project
establish; it also supports user defined.

Then, edit script file:

 a = 1/2 * AB – half distance between current electrodes A（C1） and B（C2）;

 b = 1/2 * MN –half distance between potential electrodes M（P1）and N（P2）;

 x
 y
 K – Distance constant, which need calculated and input by manual.
 Stacking- the stacking number of the measuring point, 1~100 for option;
 Choose “Add”, to add one record in the script file.

3.5 Upload file

5.5.1 Synchronized data
All the project and script need to be upload to GD-10 mainframe before filed
survey.

The steps as following:

Connect GD-10 mainframe and PC through USB, then turn on GD-10 mainframe,
open Geomative Studio, waiting for several seconds, the following window will
pop up .

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Click “Ok”, the Geomative Studio will auto synchronize GD-10 mainframe. A few
seconds later, it will synchronize successfully.

Then select“Function -Synchronization”at the Geomative studio toolbar.

Pop up “Data Synchronization” window.

Select the device in the drop-down list of “select a connected device”;

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3.5.2 Upload project and zone file

Click “New project…” in the left bottom of the interface, the following window will
pop up; click and add “√”on the selected box to choose the project and zone.
During the“project list of device”,select“New project ",pop up the project and
test zone list in the Geomative,select project and test zone in the form by
add”√”in front of the test zone;

Select “OK”, Geomative will upload project and test zone o to GD-10 mainframe
one by one. There is a progress prompt at each file uploading.

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3.5.3 Upload script file
Click “Script” to switch to script interface.

In the list of “Script in local”, choose the script you need. Click “Download”,
Geomative will upload script one by one, there is a progress prompt at each file
uploading.

The script upload successfully will show in the list of “Script in device”.

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Chapter 4 GD-10 Mainframe Operation

4.1 Turn on GD-10 & Adjust the screen brightness

Turn on GD-10 mainframe and enter into following boot interface, 3s later,
system will auto enter into main interface of device management. And it is
available to enter into the main interface of project management by press F2; or
to enter into the main interface of script management by press F3.

Mark of main interface

Boot interface Main interface

Press “ ” light key can adjust the screen brightness.

Note：
The main interface is the start of all functions, you will finally back to the main interface by
press “ ”return key continuously at any interface.

4.2 Setting environmental parameters

In the main interface of device management, press knob key to enter into
manage interface, which will show the device property, including the series no.,
battery voltage, version of hardware and software, time zone and so on.
Press F2 to enter into the interface of environmental parameters, the user can
set the GPS position, weather, wind, temperature, humidity, Rg alarming level
and low power alarm.

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Device property interface Environmental

interface

Note：
Though Knob key, it is available to set following parameters:

“GPS Position”: choose “Update device for GPS”by knob key, then press “ ” menu key, pop
up the box, choose “Update Device”and confirm by knob key. GD-10 mainframe will auto search
GPS satellite and receive the GPS position; if failed, please repeat above steps.
“Weather”: 23 weathers for option, including sunny, overcast, cloudy, partly cloudy, light rain,
moderate rain, heavy rain, showers, thundershower, rainstorm, fog, haze, frost, violent storm,
typhoon, snowstorm, heavy snow, moderate snow, light snow, sleet, hail, floating dust, sand
blowing.
“Wind”: 8 winds for option, including north, northeast, east, southeast, south, southwest, west
northwest.
“Temperature”: the user can input through soft keyboard, the unit is Celsius.
“Humidity”：the user can input through soft keyboard.
“Rg Alarming Level”: the value could be set according to local geology. If the grounding R is
larger than this value, GD-10 mainframe will prompt “ the Rg is too large. Then the user can take
some measurement on decrease the grounding R.
“ Low power alarm” : if user set as “open”, it will prompt low power when the voltage of GD-10
mainframe is low.

4.31D VES survey

4.3.1 Set new 1D task
Enter into the main interface of “Project”, press Knob key, enter into the
property interface of project; then press F2 to the interface of “Zone List”.
Choose 1D/2D zone, press “Menu” key to choose “ New test”, the property
interface of new task will pop up.

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a. Enter into the main interface of “Project”

b. Press Knob key enter into the property interface of project

c. Press F2 to the interface of “Zone List”

d. Choose one 1D/2D zone, press “Menu” key for “ New test”
e. Press knob key, the property interface of new task will pop up

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 “Stacking”: User can set through soft keyboard, or the default is 0;

 “Script Type”: “1D VES script” and “2D ERI script” for option; please choose “1D VES” for 1D
survey.
 “Array Type”: support 4P-VES, Dipole-Dipole, 3P-VES, RECTGL and User Defined for option.
 “Script”: after setting array type, the relative script will show on this item.
 “Rolling Step”: for rolling along function in 2D/3D survey.
 “Acquisition Method”: in 1D survey, it includes Res (1D Res VES), IP (1D IP VES) and SP.
 “Independent Transmitter”: the default is “Internal AB”.
 “Tx Waveform”: the default of 1D Res VES survey is“0+0-”; 1D IP VES survey is “+0-0”.
 “Tx Cycle”: 0.5s, 1s, 2s, 4s, 8s, 16s for Res VES; 0.5s, 1s, 2s, 4s, 8s, 16s, 32s, 64s for IP VES.
 “Sampling Rate”: the default is “50Hz”.
 “Sampling Interval”: User can set through soft keyboard.

After setting all above parameters, press “Save” key (F4) to finish the setting of
one new 1D task.
4.3.2 Data measurement
After setting new 1D task successfully, the pop box will disappear by press any
key except “Back” key.
Press F3 for data details
Roll the knob key can choose measuring point, choose one and press F4 for
measure. Then to measure one by one until finish the whole task.

After finish the task, choose one point and press Knob key can check the details
data of current point.

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For 1D Res VES, it includes current, voltage, SP, R0(apparent resistivity) and so
on; for 1D IP VES, it includes current, voltage, SP, R0(apparent resistivity) and
polarizability (M0~M4).

4.4 Data management

4.4.1 Download data from GD-10 mainframe to Geomative studio
Connect GD-10 mainframe and PC, finish the synchronization of GD-10
mainframe and Geomative Studio.
Click “Function-Sychronization”to the following interface:

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Select a connected device, then choose the project and zone need to download
on the left “Project in device”, then the data file of the project and zone will
appear in the list of “Test data in device.

Choose the data file need, and click “ Add” to transfer to the list of “Test data to
be uploaded”.

Choose the data in “Test data to be uploaded”, then click “Upload”, the project
and zone file will be upload to Geomative Studio.

Note:
During upload, if click ““√” in the front of file box, it means the file will be deleted auto after
uploading.

4.4.2 Browse and edit data

The uploading data was saved in the database of Geomative Studio, which could
be browse and edit in the project management as following:
Choose “Manage-Project-Main view”, then choose one data file on the left list,
the details data will show on the right table.

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4.4.3 Output data

1. Export data
The measuring 1D data could be export with Excel format.
Two ways to export data:
a. Choose “Manage-Project-Operate-Export Data”

b. In the left list, right click to choose “Export Data”.

Choose the data format needed, as Excel, and select the export path also, then
click “Done”.

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The following window will pop up, finally confirm it, to export data.

Appendix 1 Connection

1D Res VES

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Note：BP-145 and transmitting & receiving cable are optional items.

1D IP VES

Note：BP-145 and transmitting & receiving cable are optional items.

Appendix 2 Solid non-polarization

electrode instruction

1. Features of DC-2 solid non-polarized electrode are: high efficiency and

stability, simple use and maintenance.
2. DC-2 solid non-polarized electrodes are prohibited to dip in metal container,
or mixed with other chemical materials.
3. DO NOT dip it in light salt solution for long, otherwise the stabilizer inside
the solid non-polarized electrode exchanges and thus performance goes down.
4. For transportation and handling, please pack the solid non-polarized
electrodes into the original package, plastic bag, special sponge pad and box, to
avoid crash.
5. DC-2 solid non-polarized electrode can work directly on humid soil in field,
lasting for some time.
6. To measure the potential difference between two DC-2 solid non-polarized
electrodes, first get a container filled with 3-5cm high saturated salt solution.
Then put the solid non-polarized electrodes into the solution. Measure the
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the original package.
7. If the solid non-polarized electrode works in dry field and the surface soil is
not humid, every 3~5 days dip the solid non-polarized electrodes into the
3-5cm high salt solution, 3~5 minutes later, pack the electrodes back into the
original package.
8. Every time field work finishes, put the solid non-polarized electrode into the
plastic bag to keep the water and stabilizer inside the electrode from volatility.
9. If the electrode is not to use for a long time, put the electrode into the
original package, and store it in shadowy and cool environment. If it is not to use
for about one month, dip it in a container filled with 3-5cm high saturated salt
solution, for 5 minutes, and then put it into the original package
10. The solid non-polarized electrode may fail to work because of lead reveal
of the electrode which is resulting from long-tern storage or improper use. In
that case, those two solid non-polarized electrodes are not allowed to be utilized
once again. Please replace them with new ones in time.
11. DO keep it in mind: the pair of DC-2 solid non-polarized electrodes should
be abandoned together. Non-polarized electrodes of two different pairs should
not work as a new pair.

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Appendix 3 BP-145power source

operation guide

BP-145 is a new generation Digital DC Power Source. It can output 50V, 150V
voltage.
 Fully sealed Aluminum Alloy Shell
 Over-current protection and over discharge protection
 Displaying work status intelligently
 Control Panel is replaceable
 Portable

Technical Specifications
 Max output voltage: 150V
 Max output current: 3A
 Charging voltage:110V~ 240V AC
 Output mode: DC output
 Operating Temp: -10 ℃/+50℃

 Storage Temp: -20℃/+60℃

 Weight: 7.5Kg
 Dimension: L377*W299*H195mm
 Material of Shell: GE Plastic
 Fuse Size: 5.2*20mm

Appearance

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Operation
Power "On"
Press “Power On” button to start BP-145
 The LED Screen displays “0”.
 The LED Indicator will keep green light flashing.
Note: Make sure the Output Switcher on the left-side panel is turn off.

Self -testing of Voltage

Press “Battery Voltage” to test the voltage availability
 The LED Screen displays:
U1 → voltage value (3s) → U2 → voltage value (3s) → U3 → voltage value (3s)
→ Previous Status

Note: Control panel operation is disabled while self-testing

Connecting with GD-10 mainframe

Connect the output interface of BP-145 and the input interface of GD-10
mainframe with connection cables.
Attention:
 Make sure BP-145 and GD-10 mainframe are turn off during
connection
 Place the equipment on the dry and flat ground to avoid equipment
slips or hurt by humans or animals.
Note: Make sure you connect the right interfaces between BP-145 and GD-10
Mainframe, otherwise you may make the devices damaged and hurt the
operator.

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Select Voltage

Press “Select Voltage” to choose voltage, which show 50V, 150V in a

circular manner
Caution: When you select voltage, the “Battery Voltage” button is
disabled at that instance.

000.0 – Output voltage is 0V (without output),

50.00 – Output voltage is on 50V Level,
150.0 – Output voltage is on 150V level,
OFF – then press “Set” to turn off BP-145.

Set Voltage
Press “Set” key to confirm selected voltage.
 The LED Screen displays the actual output voltage.
 The LED Indicator will keep flashingred light.
Note: Make sure the Output Switcher is turn off when you set the output
voltage.

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Notice
1．Voltage Low

When the LED Screen prompts "UL → Voltage", it signifies " voltage
is too low".Please charge BP-145 immediately.
Note:
 If youuse BP-145 continuously in this situation. It might reduce the battery
performance and life.
 In Low Voltage condition, BP-145 could be Power ON , only after complete
charging.

2．Charging

 Plug the charger to the socket on the Left-side Panel.

Note: Make sure the red dots on the plug and socket sink together, then push
the plug.
 Press “Power ON” to start charging.
After the display show “UU”, then continuous to charge for 2~3 hours, the
power source will be full.

1. Connection
BP-145 can't be connected in parallel.

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Appendix 4 BP-300 power source

operation guide

BP-300 is a new generation Digital DC Power Source. It can output

50V,100V, 150V,300V voltage.
 Fully sealed GE Plastic Shell
 Over-current protection and over discharge protection
 Displaying work status intelligently
 Control Panel is replaceable
 Portable

Technical Specifications

 Max output voltage: 300V

 Max output current: 3A

 Charging voltage: 110V~ 240V AC

 Output mode: DC output

 Operating Temp: -10 ℃/+50℃

 Storage Temp: -20℃/+60℃

 Weight: 8Kg

 Dimension: L377*W299*H195mm

 Material of Shell: GE Plastic

 Fuse Size: 5.2*20mm

 Type: Lithium batteries

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Start up BP-300

Press “Power On” button to start BP-300

The LED Screen display “000.0”.
The LED Indicator will keep green light flashing very 1s.

Self -testing of Voltage

Press “Battery Voltage” to test the voltage availability
The LED Screen displays:
1 .voltage value (1s) → 2. voltage value (1s) → 3.voltage value (1s) → 4.voltage
value (1s)→ 5.voltage value (1s)→ 6.voltage value (1s)→ Previous Status

BP-300 includes 2 groups power. Each group is fully with 52-54V power; if any
group with the power less than 42V, please charge it immediatly.
Caution: Control panel operation is disabled while self-testing
Connecting with GD-10 mainframe
Connecting the output interfaces of BP-300 and GD-10 mainframe with
connection cables. Red is positive; black is negative.
Attention:
Make sure BP-300 and GD-10 mainframe are turn off during connection
Place the equipment on the dry and flat ground to avoid equipment slips or hurt
by humans or animals.
Fobiddent to inverse connected BP-300 and GD-10 mainframe, which will
damaged the device and hurt the operator.

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Select Voltage
Press “Select Voltage” to choose voltage, which show 50V, 150V in a circular
manner
Caution: When you select voltage, the “Battery Voltage” button is disabled at
that instance.
000.0 – Output voltage is 0V (without output),
50.00 – Output voltage is on 50V Level,
150.0 – Output voltage is on 150V level,
OFF – then press “Set” to turn off BP-145.

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More connected in series for high power

 Single BP-300 can output max 300v DC voltage；

 Several sets of BP-300 could be connected in series for high power output.
Please note the current must be no more than 3A, or it will broken the fuse.
 2 sets connected in series is also available for extend power time.
 Forbidden to connect several BP-300 in parallel.

Set Voltage

After select voltage, press “Set” key to confirm the selected voltage.

 The LED Screen displays the actual output voltage.

 For several sets series conneted, the output voltage is the sum of all actual
output voltage showed on the LED screen.
 The LED Indicator will keep flashing with green light.

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Voltage Low
When the LED Screen prompts "UL", it signifies " the voltage is too
low". Please charge BP-300 immediately.
In fireld survey, if the “Battery voltage”
UL → Voltage:

 After choose 50V output and press “Set” , screen will prompt “UL-Voltage”
if power less tha 42V;
 After choose 100V output and press “Set” , screen will prompt “UL-Voltage”
if power less tha 84V;
 After choose 150V output and press “Set” , screen will prompt “UL-Voltage”
if power less tha 126V;
 After choose 300V output and press “Set” , screen will prompt “UL-Voltage”
if power less tha 252V;
Caution:
Forbidden use BP-300 continuously with low power which will reduce the
performance and life.
The low temperatue （< 0℃）will reduce the real output power.

In Low Voltage condition, BP-300 could be Power ON , only after complete

charging.

Charging
 Turn off BP-300, then plug the charger to the socket on the
Left-side Panel.
Caution: Make Sure the red dots on the plug and socket sink together, then
push the plug.

 Press “Power ON” to start charging.

The Indicator on the frond panel keeps flash in red;
The Indicator on charger keeps glowing red. It turns green when BP-300 is full
charged.
7-8 hours will be need for fully charged from empty.
After fully charged, please disconnect the cable and turn off BP-300.

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