The UtilityScan Pro from Geophysical Survey Systems Inc. (GSSI) enables users to rapidly determine and mark the position and depth of metallic and non-metallic objects. This includes utilities like gas, communications and sewer lines as well as PVC pipes and underground storage tanks. Using the SIR 4000 controller, the UtilityScan Pro offers the GPR professional solutions to any underground locating condition.
Applications
- Archaeology
- Underground utility detection
- Forensics
- Environmental remediation
- Road inspection
- Damage prevention
- Geological investigation
Features
- SIR 4000 sunshade
- SIR 4000 Control Unit
- SIR 4000 AC/DC power supply
- 400 MHz, 300/800 DF or 350 HS Antenna
- Choice of 3-wheel or 4-wheel cart
- Transit case
- 2-m control cable
- Dual-bay battery charger
- Lithium-ion battery (2)
- Two-year warranty
Expect More from Users GPR Utility System
The UtilityScan Pro system offers a non-destructive way to precisely locate shallow geophysical characteristics and underground utilities.
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Fully Customizable System
Users can tailor the UtilityScan Pro with several antenna offerings and cart options. The customized options offer survey flexibility, right from smooth prepared surfaces to rugged terrain with the rugged four-wheel cart, and suit various utility locating applications.
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Mark with Confidence
The UtilityScan Pro gives remarkable data quality and is highly rugged to resist the job site’s toughest conditions. Users can locate subsurface utilities with confidence.
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Data Visualization
The UtilityScan Pro system features the latest SIR 4000 controller and can incorporate an optional AC power accessory. The SIR 4000 controller integrates the latest display modes and filtering abilities for in-the-field processing and imaging. The LineTrac accessory for digital antennas increases the potential to detect AC power and induced RF energy present in buried utilities.
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Data Examples
400 MHz Antenna Data Example
Data demonstrates various metallic targets at altering depths. This data was gathered with the help of UtilityScan Pro with a 400 MHz antenna.
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300/800 MHz Antenna Data Example
Data constitutes several utilities at shallow and deeper depths. This data was gathered with the UtilityScan Pro with a 300/800 DF antenna.
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350 HyperStacking Antenna Data Example
Data demonstrates numerous utilities and trenching measures at a historic golf course. This information was gathered with the UtilityScan Pro with a 350 HS antenna.
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Utility Scan Pro Specifications
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| System |
SIR 4000 |
| Antennas |
Compatible with all GSSI antennas |
| Number of channels |
Records data from 1 single-frequency antenna or 1 dual-frequency antenna |
| Data storage |
32 GB Flash, 1 GB RAM |
| Display |
Enhanced 10.4" LED display with internal high brightness, Active matrix 1024 x 768 resolution and 32-bit color |
| GPS |
Data logged internally |
| Display modes |
Linescan, Linescan plus O-scope, Wiggle trace Full 3D, 256 color bins are used to represent the amplitude and polarity of the signal |
| Environmental rating |
IP65 |
| Data acquisition |
| Data format |
RADAN® (dzt) |
| Output data format |
32-bit |
| Scan interval |
User-selectable, up to 4000 scans/sec |
| Number of samples per scan |
256, 512, 1024, 2048, 4096, 8192, 16384 |
| Operating modes |
Continuous (time) or survey wheel (distance triggered) or point mode |
| Time range |
0-20,000 nanoseconds full scale, user-selectable Gain: manual adjustment from -42 to +126 dB Number of segments in gain curve is user-selectable from 1 to 8 |
| Standard real-time filters |
Infinite Impulse Response (IIR) - Low and High Pass, vertical and horizontal - Finite Impulse Response (FIR) - Low and High Pass, vertical and horizontal |
| Advanced real-time filters |
Migration, Surface Position Tracking, Signal Noise Floor Tracking, Adaptive Background Removal |
| Automatic system setups |
Storage of an unlimited number of system setup files for different survey conditions and/or antenna deployment configurations |
| Automatic antenna recognition |
Automatic recognition of Smart Antennas to allow maximum compliant transmit rate |
| Languages |
| English, Chinese, Japanese, French |
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| Operating |
| Operating temperature |
-20 °C to 40 °C external (-4 °F to 104 °F) |
| Battery |
Inspired Energy Ni2040ED, 3-hour runtime (battery life dependent on level of display brightness) |
| Transmit rate |
Up to 800 KHz (International), US/Canada and CE rates depend on antenna model |
| Input/Output |
| Available ports |
Antenna inputs analog and digital (one at a time), DC power input, Serial RS232 (GPS port), Accessory connector, HDMI video output, Ethernet to PC, USB 2.0 port, mini USB |
| Ethernet |
RJ45 100BT Ethernet |
| USB host |
USB host with external keyboard support, USB flash drive support and USB HUB support |
| Mechanical |
| Dimensions |
14x10x2.75 in (36x25x7 cm) |
| Weight |
10 lbs (4.53 kg) including battery |
| Relative humidity |
<95% non-condensing |
| Storage temperature |
-40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F) |
Accessories
LineTrac
LineTrac adds the potential to detect AC power and induced RF energy existing in buried utilities. This accessory is compatible with the 350 HS antenna and the 300 or 800 DF antenna.
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