F) Check for magnetic objects near sensor.

Examples
would be buildings, surface metal, objects on the GEOMETRICS INC.
operator, etc. G857 Magnetometer
G) Check for proximity of power lines. (Move away from Pocket Reference Guide
lines and repeat step 2.) NOTE: TUNE BEFORE SURVEYING
H) Check for low battery voltage.
DATA ERR ON DISPLAY: (data error) TUNING
A) Power interrupted while taking a sample. (Push any 1. Tune Magnetometer to highest signal value by taking a
key twice to make magnetometer continue to operate reading and then holding [ TUNE ] button down to read
in Data Err mode.) signal strength. Signal strength should be higher than
B) Lithium battery dead. (Contact Factory.) 3.0 at best tuning value.
CLEAR DATA ERROR: 2. Check repeatability by cycling magnetometer a few
A) First save any data that is stored by outputting data to times quickly in one spot. Repeatability should be
computer (Push the [ OUTPUT ] button twice, then better than 1.0 gamma.
press [ ENTER ] to start output). 3. Set Time, Julian Date and Line Number. Line Number
B) Next press [ ERASE ] button twice, while displaying should not be set to zero.
DATA ERR, to clear data error. 4. Begin survey.
Note: This will also erase all data.
TROUBLESHOOTING
NO DISPLAY:
A) Check battery cable connection. LAST DIGIT TRUNCATES (blanks out) or poor
LO BATT SIGNAL ON DISPLAY: repeatability:
A) Replace battery. A) Check Tuning and Signal Strength.
DISPLAY READS FULL: B) Check cables and connectors for broken contact.
A) Memory is full. (Operator needs to output data to C) Check Auto Cap Tuning Value by pushing
computer and then erase memory.) [ AUTO ], [ TUNE ], [ SHIFT ]. Value should read 00.2
DISPLAY READS GPS ERR for standard cable. Push [ CLEAR ] to escape without
A) GPS is not connected or not receiving fix. (Connect changing values.
GPS or change GPS Mode to Off) D) Check to make sure sensor and cables are not moving
UNIT FAILS TO OPERATE WITH GOOD BATTERIES: while cycling the unit.
A) Remove batteries, press Reset Switch (SW2) inside E) Check sensor for broken/loose coils inside. Check
case. (Contact Factory.) sensor for level of fluid. (Some sloshing is normal.)
If troubleshooting with manual fails to solve problem, call Geometrics (Continued on Back Page)
Inc., Customer Service Department at:
(408) 428-4254 or (408) 428-4236. 2190 Fortune Dr., San Jose, CA 95131
Telephone (408) 954-0522
PN 16606-02 Rev. X1 FAX: (408) 954-0902
 OPERATION SHORT REFERENCE GUIDE
1. Clearing a key sequence 8. Setting Line Number
[ CLEAR ] [ TIME ], [ SHIFT ], [ (line) # ], [ (line) # ],
[ (line) # ], [ ENTER ]
2. Taking and storing a reading.
[ READ ], [ STORE ] 9. Setting Julian Day and Time
[ AUTO ], [ TIME ], [ SHIFT ], [ (day) # ],
3. Recalling from Memory (last reading taken)
[ (day) # ], [ (day) # ], [ (hour) # ], [ (hour) # ],
[ RECALL ]
[ (min) # ], [ (min) # ], [ ENTER ]
4. Recalling from Memory (specific station number)
10. Starting Output
[ RECALL ], [ SHIFT ], [ (station) # ], [ (station) # ],
[ OUTPUT ], [ ENTER ]
[ (station) # ], [ ENTER ]
11. Stopping Output
5. Tuning the magnetometer
[ CLEAR ]
[ READ ], [ TUNE ], [ SHIFT ], [ # ], [ # ], [ # ],
[ ENTER ] 12. Setting Auto Cycle Mode
[ AUTO ], [ SHIFT ], [ (seconds) # ], [ (seconds) # ],
6. Erasing data (last reading)
[ (seconds) # ], [ ENTER ]
[ READ ], [ RECALL ], [ ERASE ], [ ERASE ]
13. Clearing Auto Cycle Mode
Erasing data (last group of readings)
[ AUTO ], [ CLEAR ]
[ RECALL ], [ SHIFT ], [ (station) # ], [ (station) #],
[ (station) #], [ ENTER ], [ ERASE ], [ERASE ] 14. Setting GPS Mode On
[ AUTO ], [ FIELD ], [ ENTER ]
Erasing data (entire memory)
[ RECALL ], [ SHIFT ], [ 0 ], [ ENTER ], 15. Setting GPS Mode Off
[ ERASE ], [ ERASE ] [ AUTO ], [ FIELD ], [ CLEAR ]

7. Reading Time and Line Number 16. Setting Legacy Mode On

[ TIME ] for current Time and Line Number. [ AUTO ], [ OUTPUT ], [ ENTER ]
(If Time is pressed while in Recall mode, see #3
above, Time/Line # will reflect when reading is 17. Setting Legacy Mode Off
taken.) [ AUTO ], [ OUTPUT ], [ CLEAR ]