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NOMIS Seismographs Mini-SuperGraph II User Manual

NOMIS Seismographs Mini-SuperGraph II
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Mini-
SuperGraph II
User Guide
Revision Date: May 7, 2018
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NOMIS Seismographs Mini-SuperGraph II Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNOMIS Seismographs
ModelMini-SuperGraph II
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Overview

Features

Highlights key functionalities like HELP button, quick setup, multiple monitor modes, and LCD display for easy operation.

What Comes with the Mini-SuperGraph II?

Operating Instructions

Connecting Cables and Powering On

Details critical steps for connecting transducer/microphone cables before powering on, and initial sensor stabilization.

Selecting Monitoring Modes

Guides users on selecting monitoring modes like SELF TRIGGER, BAR GRAPH, and COMBO based on activity needs.

Monitoring and Editing Settings

Explains how to start monitoring, modify settings via EDIT, and save configurations for future use.

Stopping Monitoring and Powering Off

Instructs on properly stopping monitoring using ESC/ENTER and turning off the instrument with the red OFF button.

Other Operating Information

Navigation and Screen Behavior

Covers using ESC for navigation, LCD auto-off for power saving, and displaying last event results.

LED Indicators and Data Transfer

Explains LED status lights for power, charging, monitoring, and methods for data download via USB.

Transducer Placement Procedure

Importance of Secure Placement

Emphasizes secure transducer placement for accurate vibration readings and preventing inaccurate measurements.

Placement Methods Overview

Introduces four accepted procedures for mounting the transducer, ordered from most to least effective.

Bury Transducer in Soil

Details burying the transducer block in soil for dependable results, including depth and packing instructions.

Bolt Transducer Block

Describes bolting the transducer block to rock or concrete surfaces when soil is unavailable, ensuring no slippage.

Spike Transducer in Soil

Explains spiking the transducer block into the ground, suitable for most vibration levels and landscaped areas.

Sand Bag on Top of Transducer Block

Presents sandbagging as a last resort to eliminate slippage when other methods are not feasible.

Surface Placement Limitations

Discourages simple surface placement with leveling feet, highlighting its ineffectiveness for accurate readings.

Monitor Modes

SELF TRIGGER (Waveform) Mode

Designed for short, precise data collection, capturing complete digital waveforms triggered by vibration/sound levels. Settings include Sample Rate, Bit Accuracy.

BAR GRAPH Mode

For long-period data collection, recording seismic/air data in a bar graph format. Settings include Sample Rate, Bit Accuracy.

COMBO Mode

Combines SELF TRIGGER and BAR GRAPH modes for situations requiring both waveform and bar graph data. Follows settings from other modes.

Help Menu

CONFIG & OPTIONS

Accesses Mini-SuperGraph II features, allowing navigation and selection of various operational settings.

HELP INFORMATION

Displays the current software version and its release date for reference.

Configurations and Options

Alarm Output Mode

Allows enabling or disabling external alarms and setting trigger limits for vibration and air limits.

Auto Calibration

Enables automatic calibration records after specified time intervals or disables the feature.

Auto Dial Info

Displays status of automatic dial-out activity, including last downloaded/received events and connection history.

Auto Monitor

Sets the instrument to automatically enter monitor mode after a set time or disables this feature.

Battery Status

Allows checking the real voltage and battery status via a bar indicator, with notes on voltage thresholds.

Baud Rate

Sets the instrument's baud rate for serial or modem communication, essential for PC or remote data transfer.

Calibration Date

Enables checking the date of the last factory calibration performed by an authorized NOMIS facility.

Date/Time Settings

Allows changing the instrument's date and time, using military format and specific key controls for editing.

Erase Memory

Provides options to clear all stored events, reset event numbering, and erase saved settings, with cautions for data loss.

Events Summary

Allows viewing all stored events, showing event number, date, time, and mode of operation (W, B, C, P).

Flash Wrapping

Controls whether the unit stops monitoring when memory is full or overwrites oldest events, and indicates memory status.

Language Selection

Enables changing the display language of the unit to English, French, Spanish, Italian, or German.

LCD Contrast

Allows adjustment of the LCD screen contrast to Lighter, Default, Darker, or Save Changes.

LCD Timeout

Sets the duration the LCD stays on, from 2 minutes up to 60 minutes, impacting battery life.

Modem Set Up

Guides through configuring the instrument for remote communication with a modem, including setting an unlock code.

Monitor Log

Allows viewing the log of monitoring dates and times, including start/stop times and event counts.

Pretrigger Size

Indicates the time the graph records before a trigger level is surpassed, showing pre-event activity.

Sensor Gain/Type

Enables viewing the type of sensor provided and its maximum vibration level (X1, X2, X4, X8).

Serial Number

Allows viewing the instrument's serial number, which can only be set at the NOMIS facility.

Timer Mode

Sets scheduled operation times for the unit, allowing ON/OFF at specific hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly intervals.

Units of Air

Allows selection between DECIBEL and MILLIBAR units for air data measurement.

Units of Measure

Enables choosing between INCHES and MILLIMETERS for data display units.

Waveform Auto Cal

Generates a calibration record at the beginning of each monitoring session for waveform data.

Technical Specifications

Seismic Specifications

Details seismic monitoring capabilities, geophone type, range, resolution, accuracy, and frequency response.

Sound Specifications

Outlines sound measurement parameters, including weighting scales, linear range, resolution, accuracy, and frequency response.

Waveform Recorded Data

Specifies parameters for waveform recording, including modes, trigger ranges, sample rates, record times, and storage capacity.

Bar Graph Data

Details parameters for bar graph recording, including modes, LCD readings, recording intervals, and summary data.

Physical Specifications

Provides physical attributes of the unit, such as dimensions, weight, battery life, display, interfaces, operating temperature, and warranty.