TX-MPI Mine Locator

Operation Manual

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1Overview
Natural electric field frequency selection method, referred to as frequency selection method. It is based on the differences of electrical properties of mineral rocks underground, through measuring the natural frequency magneto telluric election (Frequency 0.n-30 kHz), and according to the regular variation of different frequencies of electromagnetic fields, to research the situation under ground, it is an alternating current exploration methods, in order to solve geological exploration problems. The instrument is Natural Electric Field Frequency Selection Geophysical Measuring instrument (Frequency Selection Instrument) Frequency Selection Instrument is mainly used in cities, mountains and plains to quickly find and analyze groundwater (e.g. magma tic water, bedrock fracture spring, quaternary and tertiary phreatic water). To solve geological problems, such as to find and identify the natural or artificial caves (e.g. natural caves, soil cave, tomb, bomb shelters, Coal Mine, coal mine water inrush); to find the fault under the cover and fracture zone; stability analysis of building foundation; find and identify objects buried underground (e.g. water pipes, gas pipes, cast iron or concrete pipes, cables); to find quartz vein or fracture zone goldmine, and so on. Practice has proved Frequency Selection Instrument has received significant geological effects in solving the above geological problems. Features: Fasteasy and convenient instrument, easy operation, walk for sampling, and data can be recorded, printed and interpreted in the exploration site. Just in 1-2 days Frequency Selection Instrument can make sure wells location and solve the other geological problems. ThriftNo need power supply equipment and more staff, saving cost. Only 1-2 people can operate and complete exploration tasks. EffectEffect of geological exploration. Exploration using multi-frequency measurements, access to large amounts of geological exploration data and abnormal curves, more accurate and high success rate. Anti-interference ability exploration even in cities with serious interference, Frequency Selection Instrument also normal works and still gets good geological exploration effects. Based on many years experience of designing and manufacturing Frequency Selection Instrument, and Science-First, People-oriented, now we design new

product TX-MPI Automatic Natural Electric Field Frequency Selection Geophysical Measuring instrument. TX-MPI is digital automatic instrument, super anti-interference ability, completely ruled out human error, can measure up to 30 frequency data, easy operation and LCD screen, detection electrode and power monitoring, and so on.

2. Specifications
Product Configuration 5 inch LCD screen, support 240*128 dot matrix Intelligent controller, 22MHz frequency High sensitivity, high impedance, differential input probe Tri-band beneficiation technology 50Hz/60Hz filtration technology, eliminate frequency interference Save up to 10 groups of measurement data, each measurement data contains up to 16 data Simple time display and temperature display Support for external serial printer (special type) Built-in battery 12V/1.2AH Support two kinds of chargers: AC-DC 12V charger and DC 12V dedicated car charger TX-MPI Mine Locator Accessories TX-MPI Mine Locator (including charger) 1 unit Special printer (including charger) 1 unit Measuring electrode 1 pair 10m cable 2 pieces Conversion cable 1 piece Print paper 2 volumes Instrument strap 1 piece Operation Manual 1 Accessories 1 set Product parameters Frequency: (Hz C/S) Three-frequency measurement: Each measuring point measures the following three frequency data: 2567170 Multi-frequency measurements: A measuring point for fixed-point measurement, measuring the following 30 frequency data: 2030405060708090100110120130140150 170190210230250300350400460500700900 1100130015002000 Each frequency range allows the election: Center frequency 1%

 Measurement parameters: Magneto telluric different frequencies electric

field component V V s s (mV) Measuring range: 1 uV-250mV, instrument automatically converted range Input impedance: 10M Power: 12V/1.2AH battery Work environment: Temperature (-10+45), relative humidity: 85% Weight: Size:

3. Introduction of instrument works

TX-MPI Mine Locator exploration method is Natural Electric Field Frequency Selection Geophysical Measuring Method, it is using Magneto telluric as working electromagnetic field source, based on ground resistivity differences between rocks and minerals, and research electrical changes of underground geoelectric section according to several or dozens of different frequency variations of the electric field component, which is Alternating Current Geological Exploration Methods. Because the electric fields measured are magneto telluric electrical components, it is called Natural Electric Field; and because when operating the instrument selects several or dozens of low-frequency electric field component as measurement parameter, then it is named Frequency Selection Method; and the exploration method is named Natural Electric Field Frequency Selection Method.

Magneto telluric Signal is Input to Impedance input stage by IN (A/B) electrode probe (sensor) via cable, after attenuation Alternating Current is enlarge, and frequency selection, select the required operating frequency signal, and then after AC-DC converter A/B sampling and CPU data processing (e.g. anti-Interference data processing). In the course of the entire operation, under the control of CPU, the instrument is automatic range switching and automatic frequency selection. Finally, measurements are showing on the LCD screen. Analyze depending on the anomaly curves and measurement data to make geological conclusions. About formula First, through complex mathematical equations, convert Maxwell Equations to passive region wave equation, find periodic particular solution, then calculate the penetration depth of electromagnetic waves (

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the relationship amongElectromagnetic penetration depth, Medium Resistivity and f frequency). Then through complicated mathematical calculations, obtain the relationship between wave impedance and medium resistivity. Treatment the same as resistivity, resistivity measured in the field is 2 ~ S apparent called apparent resistivity, finally convert to

1 Ex ( )2 5 f Hy

resistivity and impedance, frequency and the formula. The two formulas are basic formulas of Natural Electric Field Frequency Selection Method. Formulas Formulas:

503.5 1 23 f
Penetration depth of electromagnetic waves (m) Homogeneous medium resistivity (-m) fOperating frequency: measuring frequency of instrument, TX-MPI operation frequency is 25c/s 67c/s 170c/s , and 30 frequency of multi-frequency measurement.
Formulas Analysis

How deep can electromagnetic waves penetrate? According to the relationship among , and f, the penetration depth is decided by the and f. Learn formulas: 1. When underground resistance is fixed number, the higher operation

frequency fthe more shallow electromagnetic waves penetration depth . The lower operation frequency f (low frequency), the more deep electromagnetic waves penetration depth . So when underground resistance is fixed number, it is better to select low frequency f for operating. 2. When operation frequency f is fixed number: The larger underground resistance (no electrical conductivity), the more deep electromagnetic waves penetration depth (not absorb). The lower underground resistance (electrical conductivity), the more shallow electromagnetic waves penetration depth (absorb).
~ Formulas: S
1 Ex 2 ( ) (1-34) 5 f Hy

~ : Apparent Resistivity, Ohm-meter (-M) S

fOperation frequency f (Hertz c/s) ExElectromagnetic field strength of x direction (Mill volt/kilometer, Mv/ KM) Hy: Magnetic field intensity of y direction (Gamma r)
Formulas Analysis When explore water and specific exploration, Hy is no need to consider. Then if

~ ~ operation frequency f is fixed number: S Ex2 ( S is proportional to Ex2 ) ,

and E

V ~ ~ ~ MN , so S V ( S is proportional to V). When S is higher, V

~ is higher, when S is lower, V is also lower. Measured potential difference

between the two points M and N, it can show the ground resistivity (high resistance object and low resistance object). This formulas (1-34) is qualitative interpretation formula of VS exploration curve which is obtained by natural electric field frequency selection method.

Formulas (1-34) Applications:

Low resistively geological VS " exploration curve (0<1)

Good Conductive geological objects: such as gold, silver, copper, pyrite, iron ore, lead, zinc, ore, and so on. The resistivity of these objects is low ( as 0 showing on the above picture), which is ore. The resistivity of water 0 is lower than the resistivity of country rock1. Then the V is lower, please check the above picture (1-1) of VS exploration curve.

High resistivity geological VS " exploration curve (0>1)

High resistivity geological (0>1), such as quartz vein type gold mine, quartz vein type copper mine, and so on, the resistivity 0 of these mines is higher than the resistivity of country rock1 (0>1). Then the V is higher, the above picture (1-2) of VS exploration curve.

4. Instrument panel and wiring

Instrument panel

Instrument is a square box, in front is 5 inch LCD screen and function keys, back side is charging jack, printer DB9 interface and probes input. Inside is a piece of master PCB board and a piece of high-capacity rechargeable battery. Function Keys There are 6 function keys on the right of LCD screen, up, Down, Left Right Enter and ON/OFF power switch. The function keys are used for LCD menu operation. Function Keys Operation Slide power key ON/OFF to ON, turn on the instrument, LCD screen lights up, and access function tests automatically, and then there is beep sound, which means the system is Ok and begins to work. After operation, do remember to turn off the instrument, slide power key ON/OFF to OFF. Then just RTC keeps working (power is about 2mA), in order to keep real-time clock working. All operation of the instrument is controlled by on-screen menu, through function keys to select functions, and press Enter to record selected functions.

Operation Icon TX-MPI Mine Locator wiring diagram

A B TX-MPI B

10-20m

TX-MPI Detection Schematic (O is the middle point of Electrode Probes A and B)

Connect Cable Shield M N

Electrode Probes A and B and cable connecting schematic

Above is TX-MPI Mine Locator wiring diagram. The instrument is hanging in the operators chest and operator takes electrode B, electrode A is taken by partner. (1) Using a compass to determine direction of survey lines (2) Confirm the distance between electrode A and electrode B. (10-20m distance, which is according to strength of the electric field signal and other factors) (3) Take the middle point O of Pole A/B as recording site dot. (4) Insert electrode A and electrode B into the ground, operate according to the menu instructions, and different frequencies electric signals sampling measurement. After the first sampling measurement, move A and B electrodes at certain pitch, arrive at the second measuring points, insert electrode A and electrode B into the ground, and operate for second different frequencies electric signals sampling measurement. All the measuring points in the whole section are sample measured one by one, and sampling measurement by dot pitch.

5. Instrument Operation
Prepare 1. Make sure the battery is fully charged, if you find that the battery is lower than 11V (visible on the screen), please recharge. 2. Connect electrode A and electrode B. 3. If you need to print the test data, please connect the printer. 4. Below is interface display of LCD screen after turning on.
2011-01-01 08:08 18

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TX-MPI
Mine Locator ---Auto-Frequency-Selector--Measure View Set

White characters and black background is effective operation of location, press Enter to start menu operation. 5. Date and Time Settings

2011-01-01 01 08:00 Confirm Cancel

When turn on the instrument, press up, Down, Left and Right buttons to select date, then press Enter to date and time setting interface. And also press up, Down, Left and Right buttons to revise date and time. Finally, select Confirm showing on the LCD screen, and press Enter to record the data. Or select Cancel and press Enter to cancel setting.

6. Preparation of the exploration data memory TX-MPI Mine Locator can record 10 groups of exploration data. Each group has 16 exploration data. In order to make sure there is enough storage space, please check if there is record data, and delete useless record exploration data.

View View process Display Delete Return

Under the standby screen, select View, press Enter to check the record groups of exploration data. Delete is used to delete all history record data.

Exploration Operation
Preliminary Planning Preparing in detection zone, choose a direction of survey lines, the length of survey lines, polar distance of IN (electrode A/B) and pixel pitch. And it is better to divide the detection zone into at least 10 pieces of divided exploration areas and at most 16 pieces of divided exploration areas (n represents divided exploration areas). Below is the illustration picture, the red points are the placed position of electrodes A and B. 1 2 3 4 ..n (10<n<17)

Start to operate: Put the two electrodes A and B at two adjacent points, measured by the order, to record exploration data, such as: (1, 3), (2, 4), (3, 5), (4, 6) (N-2, N), (Number 2 is the middle point of No. 1 and No. 3.) First, put the two electrodes A and B at points (1, 3), and turn on the instrument, select Measure, and press Enter, the instrument will sampling exploration data automatically, the exploration data is named Time1. CH1, CH2 and CH3 are three channels specific data. Please note Time1 is the first point showing on each wave line Ch1, Ch2 and Ch3, and Time1 showing the position on the ground is No.2 the middle point of No.1 and No.3, below is the same. Then move the two electrodes A and B to points (2, 4), start second exploration measurement. The instrument will sampling exploration data automatically, the exploration data is named Time2. Time2 showing the position on the ground is No.3 the middle point of No.2 and No.4.

Measure Measure Storage Display Return

P01 Time1 OK CH1 3.3V CH2 4.1V CH3 2.2V

The same operation, to explore points (3, 5), (4, 6) (n-2, n), and record Time3, Time4Time n-1 exploration data. After 16 times detecting, remember to store. Storage method: press "Down" button to select "Storage", and press "Enter" button. 16 times storage is the first group P01 showing on the screen of the machine, and P01 has three wave lines storage in the machine, the three wave lines are according to three solid frequencies. The three wave lines showing on the screen are Ch1, Ch2, and Ch3. Groups of Data Record After exploration measurement, data is stored in memory only, if turn off now, there is no record in the instrument. Then, return to Storage and press Enter button to keep long-term preservation, all exploration data can be recorded in the system of EEPROM. Graphic Display Return the menu to Display, and press Enter, the record data will show on the screen.

Next Next Print Return

P01

Ch1 Time

Select Next, and press Up to check curves of CH1, CH2 and CH3. Select Next and press Enter to check all the groups of exploration data, P01, P02.Pn (n<10). Graphic Printing Select Print, press Enter button, the curve can be output to print. Notes: 1. Finish operation, make sure record the exploration data, and do remember to turn off the instrument. 2. If instrument does not work, maybe there is not enough power, please charge; and the printer is also charged regularly. 3. Plug of the probe cable must be kept dry; it must not be kept in high-temperature environment, if the plug is damp or kept in high-temperature environment, the sensitivity will reduce greatly, and influence the exploration effect. 4. Keep the instrument in clear and dry environment; prevent a short circuit or equipment corrosion. 5. Avoid the instrument suffered severe vibration or impact. 6. Free repair during the warranty period according to warranty card. If user disassembles instrument or changes wire lines, the factory is not responsible for repairing.

7. Analyze the wave lines

We give an example exploration group P01 to analyze the wave lines of Ch1, Ch2 and Ch3. Ch1, Ch2 and Ch3 wave lines are formed according to three solid signal frequencies, which has been settled in internal procedures of TX-MPI Mine Locator by professional doctors. And we can analyze according to the example of finding water well underground.

The exploration group P01 three wave lines Ch1, Ch2 and Ch3. You can find Time5 position and wave line shape of Ch1, Ch2, Ch3 is most similar, then that means Time5 position on the ground is the water well.