PROFIS PS1000 Eng PDF
PROFIS PS1000 Eng PDF
PROFIS PS1000 Eng PDF
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1 General 4
1.1 Installation
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1.2 Short
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Description 11
1.3 Overview
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1.4 Menu
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Bar 16
1.5 Tab
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Bar 17
2 Settings 17
3 Project Management 18
3.1 Organize
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Scans in Projects 18
Project List
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Scan List ......................................................................................................................................................... 22
Moving/Copying
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Scans 24
3.2 Selecting/Configuring
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a Connected Device 25
3.3 Transferring
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Projects or Scans 27
Using the .........................................................................................................................................................
Buttons 27
Using Drag&Drop
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Using the .........................................................................................................................................................
Clipboard 30
3.4 Importing
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Projects/Scans 30
Using Drag&Drop
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Using the .........................................................................................................................................................
Clipboard 31
Working w.........................................................................................................................................................
ith Several Archives 32
4 Scan Analysis 33
4.1 Info
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Section 33
4.2 Function
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Buttons 34
4.3 Function
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button "Param." 35
Section "Depth
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Scaling" 36
Depth Calibration
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Section "Param
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Technical Explanations
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for the Object Depth Determination 47
Section "Overlay"
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4.4 Function
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Button "Display" 51
Section "Display"
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Section "Crosshair
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4.5 Function
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Button "Config." 53
Section "Activate/Deactivate"
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Section "Colors"
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4.6 Function
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Button "Extras" 56
Section "Report"
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Section "Preview
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4.7 Function
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Button "Drill-holes" 59
4.8 Function
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Button "Annotation" 60
4.9 Main
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Manipulation
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of the Visualization and Shortcuts 62
Im agescan .........................................................................................................................................................
2D 63
Selecting Cross
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Section Images 63
Displaying..................................................................................................................................................
Unscanned Areas 64
Im agescan .........................................................................................................................................................
3D 65
3D Stereoscopic
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View 65
Selecting and..................................................................................................................................................
Modifying 3D Cross Section Images 66
Quickscan.........................................................................................................................................................
Recording 66
2D Visualization
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of a Quickscan Recording 66
3D Visualization
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of a Quickscan Recording 70
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4.10 Instructions
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for Data Analysis 72
Starting the
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PC Softw are Hilti PROFIS PS 1000 72
Dow nloading
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a Scan Recording 73
Analysis and
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Visualization of Scan Data 75
Optional: Analysis
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of Raw Data 82
Generating .........................................................................................................................................................
a Report 83
5 Data Transfer 84
5.1 From
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PSA 100 Monitor to PC 84
5.2 From
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PSA 97 USB Data Module or PSA 95 Memory Card 85
6 SW-Update 86
7 Troubleshooting 89
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1 General
1.1 Installation
The PC software Hilti PROFIS PS 1000 will be delivered on CD-ROM.
2. Select in the dialog box that will open the language to use during the Installation (the
System will automatically propose the language used by the operating system).
3. Click “Next” to confirm the start of the Setup Wizard. At any time, it is possible to cancel
the installation by clicking “Cancel” (also in the next steps).
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4. Select the “Destination location” or confirm the folder proposed by the Installation program.
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5. Select the “Start Menu Folder” or confirm the folder proposed by the Installation program.
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6. If you like to create a desktop icon that gives you quick access to the PC software Hilti
PROFIS PS 1000 click the checkbox “Create a desktop icon”.
Here you can also indicate whether this Desktop icon and the demo scans are to be
available to all users or only the current user.
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7. Now, all necessary settings that can be checked before starting the installation are set. If
you want to change any settings click “Back” to return to this Setup step and change the
entry there.
If all settings are correct, click “Install” to continue with the installation.
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8. During Installation, you will be kept informed about the status of the installation process.
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9. With the Installation completed successfully, the PC software Hilti PROFIS PS 1000 can
be launched immediately by selecting the checkbox “Launch Hilti PROFIS PS 1000”.
Click “Finish” to exit Setup.
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The software is structured to support the usual methods and proceedings at the best in order
to ensure an efficient scanning operation. The main window opens after launching the
program and confirmation of the disclaimer:
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The Project Management section opens directly after the start-up of the program. In this
section, data from different sources (PSA 100 Monitor, etc.) may be transferred to your
computer, archive folders defined as well as scans and projects managed (see chapter 3,
Project Management).
In the next step, scans may be opened for further processing (e.g. by double clicking the
scan). Thus, the Analysis section opens:
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In the Analysis section, the scan is visualized, calculation and visualization settings may be
adjusted as necessary and annotations for documentary purposes may be added (see
chapter 4, Scan Analysis).
In the last step, reports ready to print may be generated, e.g. by using the File menu Print
report… (see chapter 4.6.1, Section “Report” ):
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1.3 Overview
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Project Management
In the Project Management section, data is imported, exported, documented, archived and
selected for processing, visualization and interpretation tasks. A preview image will roughly
show the graphic content of a selected scan. Thus, you can quickly recognize which dataset
is shown. Additionally, information about the scan such as its location, the date or the specific
project is displayed.
Analysis
In the Analysis section, data is visualized, processed, interpreted and documented.
2 Settings
To access the settings, select View Options in the Menu bar.
Here you can select the language and units system to be used and make proxy server
settings.
Any change of the language setting requires a restart of the program whereas the unit system
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Please contact your Internet service provider for information about the proxy server settings.
3 Project Management
The Project Management window lets you:
organize scans in projects
process project info
transfer scans and projects from the PSA 100 Monitor, PSA 95 Memory Card or PSA 97
USB Stick
rename scans and edit scan commentary
prepare a PSA 95 Memory Card to be used in X-Scan PS 1000
create archive directories
open scans for processing
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The Project Info (3) of the selected project is displayed between the Project List (2) and the
Scan List (4). The scan list contains all scans belonging to the selected project. You can
change the space distribution between project list and scan list by moving the bar (5) to the
top or the bottom.
A single click on an item in the list will highlight the project name which may thus be edited:
A double click on an item in the list will take you to the window for editing the project info of an
existing project:
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Thus the Project Info window described above will open containing a default value for the
project name and blanks for the remaining zones. Complete these zones and click the OK
button in order to create the project.
To delete a project (including all scans contained in it), first select this project from the project
list and then press "Del" or select the function “Delete” in the Edit menu or the context menu.
The project and the scans contained in it will only be deleted after you have been prompted
for confirmation:
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Or activate the setting “Show large preview images” in the View menu to set a second
display mode of the scan list:
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In both cases, the scan name can be directly edited. To do so, you will need to click the scan
name of a selected scan once:
If you move the mouse cursor over a preview image, short information about the scan will be
displayed.
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In the scan list, select "Edit Comment..." from the pop-up menu (right mouse click) to add a
comment to the scan and play the audio comment:
To open a scan for further analysis purposes, double-click an item in the scan list.
If you keep the Ctrl button pressed during the described operation, the scan will be copied
instead of being moved. In this case, a small “+”-symbol will appear in the mouse cursor:
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The clipboard is another option for copying or moving scans. Thus, a scan is temporarily
stored in the clipboard to be pasted later in any other project.
For the selected scan, use the “Copy” function button (“Cut” for moving the scan) either in the
Edit menu or in the context menu (right mouse button) or by pressing the button combination
Ctrl+C (Ctrl+X for moving):
Then select the destination project from the project list and use the “Paste” function button
either in the edit menu or in the context menu (right mouse button) or by pressing the button
combination Ctrl+V.
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If more than one device is simultaneously connected to the computer, the device to be
displayed can be selected from the Drop-Down-Box top left:
To create projects on a PSA 97 Data Stick or a PSA 95 Memory Card, this device must
necessarily present a special data structure. Select the function “Prepare/Setup new device”
in the Drop-Down-Box to create a new data structure.
Select the device to prepare in the dialog box that opens and click OK to confirm
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To transfer a project, including the scans contained in it, from the device to the archive folder,
select a project from the project list of the device and click the “>” button between the project
lists (copy single project). If a project having an identical name already exists in the archive
folder, the scans of the project saved on the device will be copied to the correspondent
project in the archive (scans that are already saved in the destination project will be
preserved). If scans with an identical name already exist in the project in the archive you will
be notified accordingly and given the choice of overwriting the scans or cancelling the
operation.
If all projects are to be transferred from the device to the archive folder, click the “>>” button
between the project lists. Depending on the number of scans saved on the device, the
copying operation will take some time.
To transfer one or all projects from the archive folder back to the device, use the “<” or “<<”
buttons between the project lists.
To transfer a single scan from the device to the archive folder, first select a project on the
device as well as a project in the archive folder, then select a scan from the scan list of the
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device and click the “>” button between the scan lists (copy single scan). If a scan with an
identical name already exists in the selected project in the archive you will be notified
accordingly and given the choice of overwriting the scan or cancelling the operation.
If all scans of a project are to be transferred from the device to the project in the archive
folder, first select a project and then click the “>>” button between the scan lists.
To transfer one or all scans of a project in the archive folder to another project saved on the
device, use the “<” or “<<” button between the scan lists.
To transfer one single scan using Drag&Drop, select a scan from the scan list on the device
and use the mouse to drag it in the scan list in the archive folder. The scan may also be
directly transferred to another project by dragging the scan in the project list in the archive
folder.
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If, during the Drag&Drop operation, objects are moved between different drives, these
objects will be copied, i.e. the object existing at the source location will not be deleted while a
copy of the file will be created at the target location. If however objects are transferred within
the same drive, these objects will be moved, i.e. with the Drag&Drop operation completed,
this object will no longer exist at the source location.
During the dragging of an object, you can define what to do with this object: while the object
is dragged, press also the “Shift” button to move an object, or Ctrl to copy it.
Select a project or a scan in the PC software Hilti PROFIS PS 1000 and use the “Copy” or
“Cut” function button in the Edit menu or in the context menu and press the button
combination Ctrl+C (copy) or Ctrl+X (cut). Paste the object from the clipboard at the
destination location by using the Clipboard functions of e.g. Windows Explorer.
In the same way projects/scans may be imported from Windows Explorer to PC software Hilti
PROFIS PS 1000.
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For most cases, it will suffice to work with the predefined archive. You will only need this
function if you want to place your projects in several storage locations.
If archive folders have already been defined, you can select the current archive from the
Drop-Down-Box top right:
Click the “Search folder” button to create a new archive or to activate an archive that does not
show up in the list:
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4 Scan Analysis
The Scan Analysis window lets you:
visualize scans in 2D and 3D
adjust the calculation of data
adjust the view
add “Annotations” to scans
define drill-hole markers
generate reports
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In the position specification, the slice depth will be symbolized through an arrow pointing
downwards ( ) while the slice thickness width is represented by an equals sign (=).
This symbol indicates the origin of the coordinate system; it is part of the grid.
While the parameter “Concrete” is changed in the Analysis section “Param.”, the resulting
indication of depth at the current position of the crosshair is shown in red in the Info section
(1).
Use this function button for switching between the visualization modes
(2D/3D) and for indicating the view which is currently activated. In our
example, the 2D display is activated. Another option for changing the
visualization modes is to use either shortcuts (Ctrl+2 for 2D, Ctrl+3 for 3D)
or the “2D” or “3D” functions in the View menu.
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This function button lets you select the settings which affect the visualization
of data but not the processing, see chapter 4.4, Function button “Display” .
Choose this function button to set the visibility and coloration of various
elements, see chapter 4.5, Function button “Config.” .
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"Lock Depth"
Clicking the option “Lock Depth” will fix all the parameters affecting the depth scaling (see
chapter 4.3.2, Depth Scaling).
"Concrete"
The parameter “Concrete” adjusts the depth scaling. The material being scanned and its
condition affect the depth indications for the object located. In order to obtain a correct
indication of depth, the parameter “Concrete” must correspond to the physical
characteristics of the material scanned. The numerical value given here refers to the
characteristic known as “permittivity” in the field of physics (see chapter 4.10, Instructions for
Data Analysis). If the set value is incorrect, a minor deviation from the true value will lead to
the display of an incorrect object depth while in case of a major deviation from the true
value, only incorrect objects or no objects at all will be displayed.
"Focus Offset"
The parameter “Focus Offset” lets you virtually shift the surface in order to improve the
focusing of the data. We recommend only using this parameter if the default setting (“Focus
Offset” value=1) does not provide a reasonable visualization of the data. In case of very
heterogeneous materials or surfaces, “Focus Offset” may contribute to improve the data
processing.
A suitable parameter for the parameter “concrete” can be found by proceeding as follows:
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1. Choose the setting according to the table above. As a guide, the drier the concrete, the
lower the value for the parameter “concrete” should be.
2. The appearance of certain artefacts in the cross-sectional view may indicate that the
setting is incorrect.
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3. Taking the known depth of an object as a reference (see chapter 4.3.2, Depth Calibration).
4. Taking the known thickness of a slab as a reference: In a “raw” cross section image, the
back surface of a slab is typically shown as an even line.
Provided the wall thickness is known, the parameter “Concrete” can be adjusted until the
line described above coincide with the actual slab thickness.
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1. Position the cross hairs at the mid point of the object of known depth in the cross-sectional
view. The mid point of the view of the object represents the upper surface of the real
object. The current depth value will be indicated in the Info section as black number.
2. Adjust the parameter “Concrete” using the cursor until the depth value shown in
red (1) in the Info section corresponds to the actual depth value.
In the cross section, position the crosshair at the new mid point of the object with known
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depth. Check the depth value that now might show the correct depth.
3. Clicking the option “Lock Depth” will fix all parameters which have an influence on the
depth scaling. A depth marker will additionally appear at the crosshair position in the top
view as well as in the cross section image.
"Filter Type"
To gain a clear view of objects in the near range, the data from consistent slices is filtered,
thus masking reflections of the surface, slices and a possibly existing back surface of a
slab. There is a choice of three options:
"Median": The standard option as it statistically represents the most robust method and
will in most cases ensure a satisfying visualization of the data. For each depth, the
median value of the data will be subtracted.
"Selective": To calculate the data from consistent slices, this filter will identify areas in
the material scanned where no objects are located. In some configurations, e.g. in case
of very narrow and compact grids this filter type will provide better results as the filter type
“Median”.
"High-pass": This filter type will locally calculate the data from consistent slices for a
limited length of the recording. It is recommended choosing this option with long
Quickscan recordings (QSR) where the material scanned varies over the scan length.
"Depth Range"
The “Depth range” parameter provides a choice of two settings, depending on the position
of the object:
"Standard": Provides a good balance between clarity of the objects and a minimum of
interference.
"Deep": Makes objects at greater depth more easily visible but also increases the
interference seen in the image.
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Background: radar waves penetrating the ground are emitted in a wide angle of
approximately ±45°. This means that an antenna does not only capture the object located
directly below the antenna but also objects located left and right to it. Due to this property of
the antenna, the typical hyperbolas occur in the raw data. The position of an object is
represented through the apex of a scattering hyperbola. Like converging lens for
converging the light, an algorithm is used for synthetically focusing these hyperbolas. This
method provides a more realistic and well-improved view of the data in the material. In
case of the focus type “Fast”, the algorithm used belongs to the Stolt migration whereas the
focus type “Extended” is an algorithm of the Kirchhoff migration.
"Data"
The parameter “Data” lets you select the data to display in the cross section image. You
can choose between “Standard”, “Focused”, “Gained”, “Filtered” and “Raw”.
"1 Standard": This view shows the data as focused reflection intensities. Such a reflex
appears at the location of an object. The more an object is reflective, the higher is the
shown intensity. With objects whose diameter is rather small compared to the wave
length of the radar waves, particularly objects such as reinforcement bars or other long-
shaped objects (e.g. cables or pipes), this method will provide a more realistic
visualization in two or three dimensions. The center of a reflection described above
generally defines the object depth (see chapter 4.3.3.1, Technical Explanations for the
Object Depth Determination). The display mode “1 Standard” is the last step of the whole
process chain after focusing of the data and it represents the envelope of the focused
data.
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"2 Focused": When “Focus” is selected, all data originating from one object is brought
together. This approach is called synthetic focusing or migration. A scattering hyperbola
seen in the raw data or the gained data is brought together to one single point. Thereby,
objects close to each other can be better distinguished and objects at greater depths
more easily recognized as the focusing centers the energy of the reflection on one point.
Analysis of the sequence of amplitudes lets you distinguish between plastic pipes and
reinforcement bars.
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"3 Gained": The setting “3 Gained” compensates the dampening effect of the material.
The more the wave penetrates the ground the more it is dampened. This is the reason
why objects at a great depth provide much weaker reflections then objects close to the
surface. To gain a realistic view, it is necessary to compensate this difference in
reflection amplitudes. There is a choice of two algorithms which can be set by using the
parameter “Depth Range”.
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"4 Filtered": When “4 Filtered” is selected, the raw data is displayed after a filter that
subtracts the data from consistent slices has been used. This approach filters most of the
reflections from the surface, the reflections from a consistent slice or the reflections from
a back surface. Thus, smaller objects to detect can be made visible. To filter the data
from consistent slices, different calculation modes can be used, see “Filter type”.
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"5 Raw": When looking for special patterns such as in layers, it can be of advantage to
use the “Raw” setting. These are the actual raw data recorded by means of X-Scan
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"Z-Summation"
Use the mouse pointer in the 2D display or the function Visualization Thickness to select
the slice thickness of the depth section that will then be displayed in the screen as a top
view. The setting "Z-Summation" lets you determine if the median or maximum value above
this slice thickness will be displayed as a top view. Selecting the option “Median value” will
generate a smoother view of the 2D top view than the option “Max”.
The mid point of a reflection in a processed cross section image generally shows the
depth of the (top edge) of an object, not its mid point. Object depth is the distance from the
surface of the material scanned to the top edge of the object located.
The scattering hyperbolas themselves show up in the “raw”, “filtered” and “gained” cross
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section images. Due to the finite bandwidth of the radar system, the hyperbolas are often
wider than the actual object. The apex of the hyperbola shows the location of the object in
the scanning direction. The depth of the object at this point is indicated approximately by
the mid point of the hyperbola, not by the top edge of the hyperbola.
A metal object (steel reinforcing bar, object C, and steel plate, object D, as shown in the
following illustration) is not transparent to radar waves. The mid point of a reflection always
indicates the depth of an object. The underside of an object of this kind cannot be detected.
An empty plastic pipe or conduit with a diameter of >50 mm (2 in) (object A) is partially
transparent to radar waves. A reflection is caused at its top surface and at its bottom
surface.
If the diameter of a plastic pipe or conduit is <50 mm (2 in), the reflections from the top and
bottom surfaces are superimposed. The reflections then cannot be isolated. In this case,
the mid point of the reflection in the processed cross section image is positioned slightly
below the top surface of the pipe.
Multiple reflections are normally observed when wide, strongly reflective objects (e.g.
metal plates) are scanned. These reflections are a result of the radar waves bouncing back
and forward between the concrete surface or the antenna and the object. The interval
between these multiple reflections is a multiple of the distance between the object and the
surface (antenna). As a result of this characteristic, multiple reflections can be identified as
such, and not as real objects (ghost objects).
After processing, the reflections from the edges of a plate are normally stronger than
those from its center. This is due to the strong scattering hyperbola at an edge, which
becomes focused at this point.
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Crosse section after application of depth-dependent gain showing various objects at a depth
of 70 mm (2¾ in)
Depth
1) Multiple reflections
2) Mid point of reflection from upper surface of the object
3) Mid point of reflection from bottom surface of the object
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"Overlay"
To activate the “Overlay” function make sure that the checkbox is activated.
N.B.: If using an overlay, you can generally obtain better results if you use the focus type
“Gained”.
"Thickness"
The “Thickness” value indicates the actual overlay thickness in [mm] (*). The display of the
overlay thickness in the visualization is not to scale.
"Concrete"
The “Concrete” value indicates the relative permittivity of the overlay. Typical values of the
parameter “Concrete” for the overlay are listed in the table below.
(*) NB: From a certain slice thickness depending on the value for “Concrete” of the material
scanned and the overlay, focusing of the data through an overlay will no more provide reliable
results, thus limiting the detection depth. In such a case, the general specifications are no
longer valid.
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"Color Scheme"
The “Color Scheme” parameter lets you select a color scheme. There is a choice of nine
color schemes. These allow you to change the appearance of the display or to adjust it to
the prevailing lighting conditions, but have no other significance.
“Contrast”
Set a value between 1 and 100% to reduce or increase the contrast of the displayed image
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“3D Display Threshold”
The 3D view shows objects in the scanned material as isosurface. If the “3D Display
Threshold” value is reduced, objects that provide only a very weak reflection, will also be
displayed. In 2D, “3D Display Threshold” corresponds to the parameter “Contrast”.
"3D Transparency"
The 3D view also provides an image of cross sections. The “3D Transparency” setting lets
you to vary the transparency of cross sections to make objects located behind another
object visible.
"3D View"
The “3D View” defines the viewing angle from which to watch the data in 3D. It is possible
to change the viewing angle at will by using the mouse to turn the 3D visualization. In
addition, a presetting has been defined for every spatial direction.
“Object Smoothing”
If objects are aligned along one scan direction (x or y) and if these are longish objects,
activate the checkbox for smoothing the objects.
It is not recommended to activate this filter if the objects are inclined relatively to the
coordinate axes and if the objects’ shape is very irregular.
There are different possibilities to change the position of the crosshair as well as the slice
thickness in the 2D view or the cross sections in the 3D view (if shown):
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1. Click the mouse in the 2D visualization. To change the lower limitation of the slice
thickness, click in the cross section while pressing the ALT button.
2. Drag the cursors “x”, “y”, “z” or “Thickness” using the mouse.
3. Click one of the boxes next to the cursors and change the values using either the and
buttons on your keyboard or the scroll wheel of the mouse or by directly entering the
numerical value.
To show or hide the cross sections in the 3D view, click the corresponding checkboxes in the
section “3D Cross Sections”.
For illustration purposes, you’ll find below a few examples how to work with cross sections.
2D visualization of the low er steel reinforcing layer 3D visualization of the cross section (low er steel
reinforcing layer) in the z-direction
3D visualization of the cross section in the y-direction 3D visualization of the cross section in the x-direction
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3D visualization of the gained raw data as cross section 3D visualization of the x and y-cross sections
im age in the y-direction. The color for the scan data is
set to "grey".
“Scan data” Use the checkboxes x and y to select the scan direction to display. Hiding
the data of a scan direction may be helpful if objects laying in this
direction have no significance. Thus, objects in the other direction will be
displayed more clearly.
“3D bounding The “3D bounding box” indicates the maximum scan range of an
box” Imagescan. It is possible to hide the bounding box in x- or y- direction by
deactivating the checkbox. Changing the coloration of the “3D bounding
box” is possible using the parameter “Colors”.
“Grid” Use the checkbox “Grid” to activate/deactivate the display of the scan
grid. Changing the coloration of the grid is possible using the parameter
“Colors”.
“Starting point” Use the checkbox “Starting point” to activate/deactivate the display of the
starting point symbol (colored cone). Changing the coloration of the
starting point is possible using the parameter “Colors”.
"Drill-hole Use the checkbox “Drill-hole markers” to activate/deactivate the display
marker" of the drill-hole markers defined before. Changing the coloration of the
“Drill-hole markers” is possible using the parameter “Colors”.
"Annotations" Use the checkbox “Annotations” to activate/deactivate the display of the
“Annotations” edited before. Changing the coloration of the “Annotations”
is possible using the parameter “Colors”.
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2D visualization of scan data in the x-direction 2D visualization of scan data in the y-direction
3D visualization of scan data in the x-direction 3D visualization of scan data in the y-direction
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“Scan data” For the 3D view, select a color for objects located in x- and y-direction.
“3D bounding For the 3D view, select a color for “3D bounding boxes” in x- and y-
box” direction.
“Grid” This color scheme defines the color of the Grid.
“Starting point” This color scheme defines the color of the Starting point.
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"Generate This function lets you generate a report of the scan data that is ready to print or
" can be saved as a file by using a PDF printer driver.
Example of a report:
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"Place" This function creates a preview image of the data from the currently open
2D or 3D view.
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in the list (5)(6) and in the 2D view, the drill-hole marker will be indicated by a symbol .
3) Double-clicking on the list entry will open a window where annotations relating to this drill-
hole marker can be created.
An annotation is a locally fixed note , which you can place in the 2D visualization by
using the function button “Annotations”.
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2 Delete annotation
4 Label annotation
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4.9.2 Imagescan 2D
A 2D visualization of the scan data is composed of a top view and a cross section in the x-
and the y-direction each on the lower side and the right side.
The slice thickness is defined by means of the crosshair inside the two cross section images
.
By left-clicking the mouse in one of the two cross-sectional views, the depth of the slice
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thickness will be set. The lower limitation of the of the slice thickness (in the visualization a
dotted-dashed line) can be set by clicking in one of the two cross section images and
simultaneously holding down the “Alt” button.
Alternatively, you can set the of the slice thickness using the parameter “Thickness” in the
“Display” function in the section “Crosshair / Cross Section”.
Cross-Sectional Views
Cross section images serve for analyzing objects located at different depths. The cross
section image below the top view shows the section at the current y-position of the crosshair.
The cross section to the right of the top view shows the section at the current x-position of the
crosshair.
Set the crosshair’s x- and y-position by left-clicking the mouse in the top view. Hold down the
mouse button and move the mouse for browsing the different cross sections quickly.
Alternatively, you can set the position of the crosshair using the function button “Display” in
the “Crosshair / Cross Section Image” section.
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4.9.3 Imagescan 3D
A 3D visualization of the scan data is composed of a perspective view of the processed
scan data where cross sections can be shown in x- and y-direction as well as in the depth.
Use “Param.” “Data” to choose the data type of the cross sections. Thus, it is e.g. possible
to display the raw data (“5 raw”) as cross section and the processed data ("1 standard")
simultaneously in 3D.
3D visualization (isosurface) of the processed data in the 3D visualization (isosurface) of the processed data w ith
view “3D View " "Top”. depth section of raw data in x-direction.
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3D view of a Quickscan recording w ith a m axim um Detail view at the -6.0 m (-19.7 ft) position.
length of 10 m (32.8 ft). Sim ultaneously placing the m ouse pointer in the m ain
content and holding dow n the “Shift” button w ill m ove
the displayed area.
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Detail view at the -9.5 m (-31.2 ft) position. Detail view at the -10.0 m (-32.8 m ) position.
Sim ultaneously placing the m ouse pointer in the m ain Sim ultaneously placing the m ouse pointer in the m ain
content and holding dow n the “Shift” button w ill m ove content and holding dow n the “Ctrl” button w ill turn the
the displayed area. displayed area around the center of the m ain content.
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Step Instructions
2 When the program has been started, the tab “Project Management” is
immediately open:
Double-click to open a scan in the scan list. The program will automatically
download the dataset, process the data and then switch to the “Analysis” tab in
order to visualize the data.
3 If you want to open a scan from another archive directory, drive or folder, use the
menu bar under “File” “Open Scan File” and select the respective file using
the File Browser.
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13 The “3D Display Threshold” is set by the graphic renderer. To obtain an optimal
view, you may possibly have to change this threshold again. Use the parameter
“Display” “3D Display Threshold” to move the cursor to the left or the right. Set
the threshold value to the recommended value of 40 to 50%. Depending on the
scan data, you can also use “Object Smoothing” to improve the image and to
display the objects even more clearly as longish objects. Only objects whose
echo signals are stronger than the "3D Display Threshold" will be displayed.
Increasing the threshold will reduce the number of objects displayed. By
reducing the threshold, objects reflecting weaker echo signals will also be
displayed.
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3D visualization of scan data w ith high “3D Display Threshold” value. Objects w ith a w eaker echo w ill
be hidden.
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3D visualization of scan data w ith low “3D Display Threshold” value. Objects w hose echo is w eaker
w ill also be show n.
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17 Change the “Contrast” value until the raw data is clearly visible. You can change
the position of the depth section in x-direction by modifying the y-position of the
depth section in x-direction by means of the cursor “x”.
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19 The report will show up in a separate window and is ready to print or can be
saved as PDF file.
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5 Data Transfer
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While connected to a PC, any activity of the PSA 100 monitor is blocked.
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6 SW-Update
To obtain the latest version of the software use either the update functionality of PC software
Hilti PROFIS PS 1000 or download from the Internet: www.hilti.com/detection.
To show the update functionality, use the parameter “? Information...” in the Menu bar
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Click the "Check for update now" button to find out whether an update for Hilti PROFIS
PS 1000 is available. If your PC is unable to connect to the Hilti PROFIS Update Server, it
may be necessary to make adjustments to the proxy server settings (see Section 2). If a new
version is available, you will receive a message and can then download and install the
update in one step.
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For that purpose, execute the functionality “Download and install updates…” and follow the
instructions.
To update the PSA 100 monitor and X-Scan PS 1000, first check for updates by using the
functionality “Check for updates now…” in the tab “Update PS 1000 / PSA 100“.
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Then download the new software package to the hard drive of your PC by using “Download
update…” and save the software package on the PSA 97 USB data module by using
“Prepare USB Stick for Update...”.
Connect the prepared PSA 97 USB data module to the device’s interface while it is switched
off. Then switch on the device and follow the instructions.
7 Troubleshooting
Fault Possible cause Remedy
Objects are Value for “Concrete” Adjust the value “Concrete” until you obtain an
displayed at an incorrect optimal focusing of the data and the depth is
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