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MALA XV Monitor

MALA XV Monitor

XV Monitor for MALA GPR Data Acquisition and control.

Compatible with MALA Easy Locator, X3M, ProEx and previous MALA CUII System.

 Buying Guide:   As operating software, user features and functionality may varies for different systems please specify your model when enquiring or buying.

 

MALÅ XV Monitor as GPR Data Acquisition

The MALÅ XV Monitor is a dedicated data acquisition platform with a unique user interface designed for the MALÅ GPR systems.
Traditionally, GPR systems have been operated from a notebook PC, however, MALÅ Geoscience has taken the initiative to introduce a powerful and dedicated tool that replaces this traditional approach and thereby offers several significant advantages.

Advantages of XV Monitor

  • Quick Setup

MALÅ XV Monitor work like a PC but without the extras or non-essential features of a commercial notebook computers thus is optimized for the job in hand, i.e. the collection, handling, processing, and presentation of GPR data.

Designed on a Linux platform, so the start-up is quick, it has low power consumption and the operating system is stable and reliable.

  • Simplicity and Ease of Use

The user interface has been designed to be simple, intuitive, easy to use and navigate. The ease of use is aided further with a unique dual function turn/push button for system operation. Therefore, no external keyboard or mouse is necessary and the turn/ push button.

  • Rugged Built for Site Operation

The MALÅ XV Monitor has been designed with field use in mind, so the rugged housing is rated to IP65 and has a tough impact resistant fascia to protect the color LCD.

An optional trans-reflective LCD is available for operating in direct bright sunlight, without the need for covers or sun-shades.

Compatibility

The MALÅ XV Monitor is compatible for use with the following system, although operating software, user features and functionality varies for the different systems.

  • Easy Locator (EL)
  • X3M
  • Professional Explorer (ProEx)
  • Previous MALÅ CUII systems

MALA customized its XV monitor to works with the following systems

  • MALÅ CX Concrete Imaging System by adding a high frequency electronics.
  • As MALÅ EXM / IXM Monitor to work with MALÅ Easy Locator series.

 

Features

The MALÅ XV Monitor is packed with practical and useful features to assist in all aspects of the collection, handling, processing, presentation and interpretation of GPR data.

  • Project based data collection:
    – Object Mapper useful for utility mapping as it is able to collect and handles multiple radar profiles linked to a common baseline.
    – Grid Project is great for collection and handling of radar data from two perpendicular directors i.e X and Y orientations. It allows easy visualization of the entire grid or survey area in a 2.5 D birds-eye view, and also enables viewing through the depth layers of the entire grid project area.
  • Includes internal flash memory storage media (1 GB)
  • USB port allows fast dump of data files via external Flash cards
  • Fast start-up (approximately 30 seconds) for first measurement
  • Automatic on-line filters and simple filter settings enable simple operation and easy data interpretation in the field
  • Marker function for surface and buried objects / reflectors
  • Calibration function for direct velocity / depth calibration to a known target
  • GPS support via serial port (NMEA protocol)

 

Technical Specification

  • Power supply: Li-Ion 12 V battery or other external source (9-18 V)
  • Operating time: 5 h nominal (12 V battery)
  • Operating temp: -20 °C to +50 °C or 0 °F to 120 °F
  • Environmental: IP65
  • Dimensions: 6 x 21.5 x 5.2 cm (with protruding details 8.6 cm)
  • Weight: 6 kg
  • Antennas: All MALÅ antennas (not HDR), except when operating the MALÅ borehole antennas in tomographic mode
  • Communication: Ethernet 100Mb/s
  • Display: LCD (640 x 480 pixels), hi-brite