Elrec Terra Manual GB

ELREC TERRA (20 Ch.
Receiver)
Standard and Switch Version
User’s manual
Specifications subject to change without notice MU_EL_T_GB_V1

User’s manual of the ELREC TERRA
April 2022
IRIS INSTRUMENTS - 1, avenue Buffon - 45100 Orléans - France

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Contents
1. Generalities ........................................................................................................................... 4
2. Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................. 4
3. System .................................................................................................................................. 8
4. In-the-field implementation ................................................................................................... 9
5. Presentation of the menus ....................................................................................................11
6. “Ves, profiling“ mode ...........................................................................................................12

6.1 Display options ........................................................................................................................... 12
6.2 Acq. Parameters ......................................................................................................................... 13
6.3 Grid Coordinates......................................................................................................................... 15
6.4 Acquisition Options .................................................................................................................... 19
6.5 Controls ...................................................................................................................................... 20
6.6 Config .......................................................................................................................................... 23
6.7 Acquisition .................................................................................................................................. 24
6.8 Result .......................................................................................................................................... 31
7. “ERT” modes ........................................................................................................................33
7.1 Creation of a sequence ............................................................................................................... 33
7.2 “ERT” mode ................................................................................................................................ 38
7.3 “Manual ERT” mode ................................................................................................................... 45
8. Data download .....................................................................................................................51
9. FullWave Record...................................................................................................................54
10. Manual Switch acquisition .................................................................................................56
11. Monitoring ........................................................................................................................59

11.1 E-mail account setup............................................................................................................... 61
11.2 FTP Client setup ...................................................................................................................... 62
12. Other functions .................................................................................................................63
12.1 Rx self test ............................................................................................................................... 63
12.2 Check Switch Terra.................................................................................................................. 64
12.3 Check switching relays ............................................................................................................ 64
12.4 Modify Switch Terra config ..................................................................................................... 64
12.5 Remote .................................................................................................................................... 64
12.6 About....................................................................................................................................... 65
13. System setup.....................................................................................................................66
13.1 Screen...................................................................................................................................... 66
13.2 Clock ........................................................................................................................................ 66
13.3 Load default ............................................................................................................................ 67
13.4 User Serial Number ................................................................................................................. 67
13.5 Format memory ...................................................................................................................... 67
13.6 Calibration ............................................................................................................................... 67
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ANNEX 1: FIRMWARE UPDATE .....................................................................................................68
ANNEX 2: GPS UPDATE ................................................................................................................70
ANNEX 3: IP PARAMETERS AND CHARGEABILITY ..........................................................................74
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V.1.1.21
1. Generalities
The ELREC TERRA is a high productivity 20 Channels Receiver dedicated to underground resistivity and
chargeability measurements
This receiver has the advantage to synchronize automatically with any type of IP transmitter generating
a square 100% duty cycle (+ / -) or 50% duty cycle (+ / 0 / - / 0)
It’s supplied by its own internal battery or an external one (12V standard car battery type)
External Switch boxes (Switch PRO or Switch TERRA) can be connected to the ELREC TERRA unit for
Multi-electrodes acquisition (2D/3D ERT)
2. Safety Instructions
Please, read carefully the operating and safety manual prior to setup. The non-respect of
these instructions can lead to people or animals getting hurt or damaged.
These notes warn for things that can lead to people or animals getting hurt or to
equipment getting damaged
Read carefully the operating and safety instructions as all labels affixed to the device. Be sure you
understand their meaning before use. If you do not understand or have doubts about any point of this
user’s manual, contact IRIS INSTRUMENTS for an explanation or a demonstration.
- Keep the user’s manual with the device for future reference. Thus, keep it intact, readable and
at the disposable of qualified persons during the entire life of the device. Be sure that all the
users have read the user’s manual and safety instructions.
- The use of a device in accordance with the safety instructions does not guaranty the absence
of risks. Proceed carefully. Do not use this device if you have a doubt on the correct and safe
way to use it.
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- In all circumstances, the user must scrupulously respect the entire instructions of the user’s
manual. He must also comply with all applicable local and national laws of the jurisdiction of
using of the device.
- People under the influence of drugs, alcohol, pharmaceutical products or any other product
that might disrupt their reaction should not perform any operation or manipulation of the
device.
- This device is designed for industrial use only.
- By principle, electrical methods used in geophysics generate electric and magnetic fields which
may eventually interfere with pacemakers. We therefore advise people with implants to
consult their physician.
According to CISPR 11 norm, this equipment is listed in Group 1, class A.
- Group 1: Equipment has intentionally generated and/or uses conductively-coupled radio

frequency energy that is necessary for the internal function of the equipment itself.
- Class A: Equipment is suitable for use in all establishments other than domestic and those
directly connected to a low-voltage power supply network that supplies buildings used for
domestic purposes. There may be potential difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic
compatibility in other environments due to conducted and radiated disturbances.
Below is a list of the major risks and precautions to be followed before and during the use of the device:
- Be sure that the equipment is in good working order before leaving on the field.
- Use only cables in good conditions, sufficiently isolated and well adapted. Replace any worn
cable.
- Follow rigorously handling and operation instructions.
- Be careful when you wear the device / battery: Use your knees, and not your back, to carry the
device. When you carry the device by the front face, use either both handles or the carrying
strap.
- The device must not fall during its use. Place it down flat, directly on the ground, or slightly
elevated to avoid any falls from heights. The power cable can be rigid and create a barrier for
the operator.
- The connection of the device to excessive voltage source can cause irreversible damages to
the device. Make sure you use the right voltage source.
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- Be sure that nothing and nobody can touch the cables and electrodes during the operating of
the device.
- Protect the working area using safety cones.
- Use non-metallic objects and tools to avoid any electrical contact with the cables and
electrodes (meter tape, hammer, …)
- Always inform about your presence on the field. Communicate clearly between operators on
the field using walkie-talkies that have been checked before going to the field.
- Be careful when using the device in a damp environment. The device is designed to work under
the rain but not under water
- IRIS Instruments products are not designed for use in hazardous environments.
- This device is not intended for use in residential environments and may not provide adequate
protection to radio reception in such environments.
- Do not use the device in case of thunderstorm. If a thunderstorm should come

up during the measurement, then first stop a possible ongoing measurement
process and disconnect the cable from the device without touching any
conducting part. Never leave the cables connected to the device overnight
unless they are equipped with adequate lightning protections since a thunderstorm may occur.
- Protect the battery during the measurement so that they cannot be touched.
The assembly and maintenance operations must be realized according to the procedure, the
preparation conditions and the environment described in the maintenance documentation, by
persons with the training and qualifications required to work on electrical equipment
- Some parts of the device are used to dissipate excess of heat produced by the components.
The parts and components remain hot for some time after switching off the device. Be careful
not to burn yourself in contact with these parts.
- Use tools in good conditions and suitable for the work to be done. Be careful not to drop any
piece of metal into the device (screw, wiring cables, tools…)
- During all life phases of the device, all operation that is not described in the user’s manual is
strictly prohibited. Always use accessories and spare parts approved by IRIS Instruments.
- Risk of explosion if internal battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Only use battery
recommended by IRIS Instruments.
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- It is strictly forbidden to anyone to make mechanical or electrical modifications to the device,
to modify the functions or technical documents except those recommended by
IRIS Instruments.
Note :
To help you, IRIS Instruments proposes a Security Pack that feature Safety cones labelled “Danger, High
voltages”. They allow to minimize the risk of contact with the electrodes, especially if they are distant
from the operator and hidden by vegetation. Moreover, considering the voltage levels present, the
wearing of personal protective equipment is highly recommended (mainly insulated gloves class 1 and
insulating shoes).
Disclaimer:
IRIS Instruments sell the ELREC TERRA on the understanding that it will be used by qualified
geophysicists or geophysical field personnel that are aware of the risks inherent in the use of high
voltage and high current Induced Polarization Transmitters.
IRIS Instruments cannot be held responsible for any consequential damages of any kind, resulting
from the use of the ELREC TERRA
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3. System
Front panel ELREC TERRA unit
The ELREC TERRA unit has the following characteristics:

- 1 screen with 24 lines
- 1 keyboard 16 keys
- 1 general push ON/OFF button
- 1 USB slot (“USB Key”) for data download
- 1 USB port (“USB Link” for firmware / GPS update and communication with PC (upload
sequences and data download))
- 21 terminals (P1/P21) for the connection of the reception wires (by banana plugs) – Dipole
number indicated
- 1 valve for automatic pressure regulation
Rear side of the ELREC TERRA unit
- 1 LEMO charger socket for internal battery recharge of the Receiver part (“Rx Charger”)
- 2 terminals (“Input 12V (+/-)”) for the connection of an external 12V battery (by banana plugs)
- 1 plug (“Contacts”) – there’s a relay driving this contact (can be useful in monitoring)
- 1 plug (“External synchro”) for the connection of a cable linked to a tranmitter to speed up for
the synchronization process (Option)
- 1 socket (“Com 1”) for external GPS connection
- 1 socket (“Extension link out”) for the connection of an external Switch box (Terra or Pro)
- 2 Sockets for Multicore cables connection (for ELREC SWITCH TERRA versions)
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The ELREC TERRA has 2 internal Lithium-ion batteries (14.4V / 6.8 Ah / 97.9 Wh)
- If you need to supply it with an external battery, use only the cables delivered by IRIS
Instruments. The sections used are consistent with their length (4 mm² for 1 m). If you need to
use longer cables, use some cables with a bigger section so as to avoid high voltage drops in
those cables.
Use a 12V fully charged battery (standard car battery) with a min. capacity of about 60 Ah so
as to be able to work a full day (in standard conditions)
Respect the polarity of the battery
Contact support@iris-instruments.com if needed.
Be careful: The ELREC TERRA can accept a max input voltage of 20V – beyond, serious internal
damages will occur.
4. In-the-field implementation
In “VES, Profiling” mode, connect the reception electrodes by some cables plugged into the 21 blue
terminals (if 20 channels are used) and connect the injection cables into AB terminals, of the front
panel.
In the “ERT” modes, connect the multicore cables to the rear side sockets of the ELREC Terra Switch
unit or to the external Switch box (TERRA or PRO) plugged into the “Extension Link” socket of the ELREC
Terra unit and link each take-out of the multicore cables to an electrode (metallic stake or porous pot).
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Make sure of a good quality of contact between the electrodes and the ground so as to be in the best
conditions,
- Digging more the stakes and pouring salted water if necessary.
- Using non-polarizable electrodes instead of metallic electrodes, to avoid electrodes
polarization effect, and in case of hard soil
Use the internal charged battery or connect the external 12V battery with cables delivered with the
system (or similar):
2- One pair of 4 mm cables with clamps for external battery connection (delivered with the system)
Make sure previously that the battery (Internal or External) is fully charged.
Don’t use a too old battery which could indicate a good voltage on no load, but which would be
quickly not sufficient as soon as the injection process has started.
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5. Presentation of the menus
Config:
To define the setup parameters
Sequence:
For multi-electrode acquisition (ERT)
Tools:
For controls
Memory:
To handle the memory
Monitoring:
To handle automatic repetitive acquisition
System:
For system information
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To know the S/N and firmware version
Use of the keyboard:

Use the arrows ( ) to move in the menus or to toggle between choices and use
t to validate your choice.
Use in the selection windows if you want to come back to the previous entry.
Note:
Some of the functions are touch sensitive
The master window also displays the following information:

Date / Time / Battery capacity (% and bar graph) / Current storage file
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6. “Ves, profiling” mode
Switch On the unit pressing the “On/Off” button
This mode has to be used in case of step by step acquisition – electrodes will be connected to the unit
by individual wires plugged into the AB terminals (for the current injection) and into the blue terminals
(up to 21 - for the potential reception)
First of all, select the “Config | Change mode & sequence” menu:
Highlight “Ves-profiling” ((by ) and then press
6.1 Display options
Select the “Config | Display options” menu to select the options for the display of the parameters:
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Display Rho pseudo-section: toggle to display (“1”) or not (“0”)
Display small monitor: disabled or select the channel to display: this small window will be displayed
continuously in the master window
Reading: Average or Running value of the reception voltage (by-default “Running”)

Running means that the displayed values will be the average value of the three latest pulses
Voltage: Unsigned or Signed value of the reception voltage (by-default “Unsigned”)

Unsigned means that the displayed average values of voltage will be absolute values
Voltage unit: microvolt (µV) or millivolt (mV) unit of the reception voltage value (by default “mV”)
IP values: Raw (M) or normalized (N) chargeability values (by default “Raw”)
Raw means the displayed values will be the true partial chargeability values observed on the
decay curve whereas Normalized means the displayed values will be values normalized in
regards to a reference decay curve (not available for the Cole-Cole and Programmable modes)
(cf. Annex 3 for more information)
Spacing unit: Meter or Feet (by default “Meter”)
You can decide to display or not (toggle “1” or “0”) the following parameters in the local grid
coordinates and during acquisition:
- Y spacing in local grid
- Z spacing in local grid
- Depth spacing
6.2 Acq. Parameters
Select the “Config | Acq parameters” menu to define the timing parameters:
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Select “Modify” to define the parameters:
• Waveform
(+ -) 100% duty cycle: for resistivity measurement and rising chargeability
Injection current waveform required from the transmitter:
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(+0-0) 50% duty cycle: for resistivity and conventional chargeability
measurement
Injection current waveform required from the transmitter:
• Number of averaged half cycles (Stacks):

min #: Min. number of stacks (pulses) to run
max #: Max. number of stacks (pulses) to run
• Maximum error requested: QM max (mV/V): deviation factor of the chargeability

parameter for the stacking number optimization
• Tx Para: Iab (mA): value of the current injected by the transmitter

You can enter it at this stage but you’ll be able to enter the value just before the
acquisition when the transmitter will be running
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• Time (ms): Duration of each current pulse (and current cut-off) in ms
Define the same value in the transmitter so as the receiver can synchronize with the
transmission signal
Possible pulse durations: 500 ms / 1000 ms / 2000 ms / 4000 ms / 8000 ms (Only if
waveform defined is “50% duty cycle”)
• IP Timing:
(Only valid if waveform defined is “50% duty cycle”)
Selection of the IP slices distribution
- Arithmetic
- Semi-Log
- Log
- Cole-Cole
- Programmable
The Timing and the V_Dly and M_Dly values of each slice will be displayed (in ms)
Those delays are defined automatically in regards to the “IP timing” and “Time”
defined, excepted in Programmable IP Timing mode where you can select those delays
and the timing of each IP slice.
• Trigger:
- Synchro Auto: Automatic synchronization based on the injection signal (by-
default)
- Advanced:
- Synchro on PPS Top: Synchronization by the PPS of the GPS (the GPS must be
validated)
- Synchro Ext: Synchronization by a cable connected between the unit
(“External Synchro” plug) and an injection electrode (specific cable delivered
as an option)
- Synchro on GPS timetable: Synchronization by the time given by the GPS (the
GPS must be validated)
Select “OK” to validate the setup and skip the function.
6.3 Grid Coordinates
Select the “Config | Grid coordinates” menu to define the positions of the electrodes:
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- Select “New Array”
• Choose the Array among:

Dipole-Dipole / Pole-Dipole / Pole-Pole / Wenner / Schlumberger / Gradient / Poly-
Dipole / Poly-pole
For the Pole-Pole, the remote potential electrode is plugged into the ‘P2” terminal and
the terminals “2” “5” “8” “11” “14”… must be strapped together with a cable on the front
panel for multi-channel acquisition
• Nb channel:
Select the number of reception channels (max. value depends on the array)
• Channel Synchro:
- Auto (for “Automatic”) - by-default choice
- Channel number (select in that case the channel number to be used for the
synchronization process)
• Define the Positions of the electrodes (depends on the Array)

Refer to the graphic displayed for the in-the-field implementation
• Then select “Compute electrodes” to validate and skip the menu
The electrodes position CA CB Pi will be displayed:
Notes:
- The display of some parameters can be defined (by the “Config | Display Options” menu (cf.
§ 6.1))
- You can use the “Modify” button at this stage if you need to change the number of channels
and the positions of the electrodes
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- Coordinates of the electrodes can be given in Local (X Y Z Depth) or Global (Lat / Long /Altitude
/ Zone) system (by )
- To be able to visualize the Global coordinates, select “Global grid”:
Then toggle the switch “Add Global grid to Local grid” to “1” by to get the UTM
coordinates
Select “Modify”:
Enter the X position of the reference point (“120” for example if the Syscal is located at the
center of a profile made of 48 electrodes / 5m spacing)
Then, go to “Press Start to load the from GPS”: the UTM coordinate of this reference point will
be calculated
Then, enter the azimuth of the profile (in degrees) given by your compass: then, all the
electrode positions will be computed automatically with UTM coordinates and will be stored
in the data file
Select “OK” to validate and skip the menu.
The “GPS” will be running and will wait for the “PPS Fixed” message
(for that, the GPS must be switched On toggling the GPS state to “ON” if it has not been
previously validated by the )
The Global grid origin coordinates in UTM will be then displayed
Then, Press to select the right Zone and to confirm each coordinate
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Note that one can enter a second point UTM coordinates (can be the azimuth)
You can also point your compass along the x axis and enter its value un degree.
Note:
We can add the display of the Global grid to the Local grid during acquisition pressing the “Array”
key during measurement
At last, select “OK” to validate and skip the menu – the next window will show the global grid
coordinates:
At this stage you can “Save” the grid coordinates in a file (with an extension “grd”).
Select “OK” to validate the offered name (overwrite if the name already exists) or select “Change” if
you want to change the name ; you will reach then in that case the following window:
By-default the file will be stored in the “DOC” directory
Then select “Create New” button by and

validate by
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Enter the name with the keyboard: Locate the cursor on each key you wish and validate each input by
At the end, validate your choice by
Note that the touch screen at this stage allows to enter the names more easily.
Then you will be able to reload the “grd” file selecting the “Open” button of the “Grid Coordinates”
window:
Then, select “OK”, or select “Change” if you want to reload another configuration from the stored files
In that case, highlight the “grd” file, press and select “Select/Open” by and press
Select “OK” to validate and skip the function.

Then, at last select “OK” to skip the “Grid Coordinates” window.
6.4 Acquisition Options
Select the “Config | Acq. options” menu to define the acquisition parameters:
Select “Modify” to reach the parameters:
• GMT Time offset (h):

Local time offset referred to the Greenwich meridian
• Noise rejection:
- Standard (Lowpass 10 Hz) – and then reject 50 Hz (by-default) or 60 Hz
- Advanced:
• Lowpass 40 Hz – and then reject 50 Hz (by-default) or 60 Hz
• Lowpass 256 Hz
• Off (Lowpass 512 Hz)
• IP Deviation unit (QM):

Standard deviation computed on the M (chargeability) parameter during the stacking
process (select “mV/V” or “percent”)
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• Full-wave data:
- Not recorded
- Recorded: select then if you want to store PPS information or not
- If “GPS PPS stamped” is validated (toggle to 1(green)): the reception voltage

samples will be recorded every 10 ms with the PPS of the GPS information stored
If FullWave data is recorded, a “hrw” file will be created with a “rpp” file.
• Save Rs Check in text file: “0” by default

The Resistance values measured during the Rs Check process can be stored in a “txt” file
(1(green) means “Yes”) – the “txt” file will be stored in the “DOC” directory
• Store Rs Check with measure: “0” by default

The Resistance values will be measured just before each set of acquisitions and stored in
the data set (1(green) means “Yes”) (note that this option double the acquisition time)
• Wait Rs Check:
You can enter at this stage a limit below which the Rs Check and the acquisition processes
will pause:
- Continue anyway: the unit will run whatever the resistance values
- On Open Line: the process will pause in case of “open line” condition
- Over “limit value”: the unit will pause in case of the defined limit is reached
• Run Fieldview before start: 0(grey) means “No” (by default)

Only validate this option in case of the FieldView Pc software is used during the acquisition
Fieldview PC software allows to visualize the data numerically and graphically from a PC
In that case, after pressing “Start” the unit will open the WIFI port and then you will have
to select this Wifi from the PC, and at last run the Fieldview PC software to enter in
communication.
• Ask for Tx current before start:

1(green) means “Yes” (by default) as generally the current injected by the transmitter
changes with each new AB positions – so you will have to enter it regularly
Select “OK” to validate and skip this menu.
6.5 Controls
6.5.1 Status
After setup and before starting the acquisition, you can control some parameters (and notably the
battery level of the unit by the “Tools | Diagnostic | Status” menu or )
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Temperature: Internal temperature in °C
Date / Time: can be modified by “System | Clock”
Ext. or Int. Battery: Voltage level in Volts of the internal Lithium-ion batteries or the external plugged
battery - A full charge indicates around 14 V (100 % capacity) / 0% capacity means 10V level
Note that if the voltage battery level is considered as being too low, the following warning message
will appear after pressing :
Free space: value in GB / total memory (1/95 Gb)

GPS State: indicates the status of the GPS (validated or not (by the “System | GPS” function))
GMT Offset (h): time offset in hours defined in regards to the Greenwich meridian
Last data file: filename of the last data file “rpp” created
Last full-wave file: filename of the last “hrw” data file created
In case of Switch TERRA boxes connected to your unit:
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Select “Switch Terra” and press if you want to get information about the external Switch TERRA
boxes connected to your unit.
6.5.2 Monitor
The “Tools | Monitor” function (or ) allows to visualize the reception voltage value of each
channel with a graphic of the voltage level versus time:
First the display of the GPS information (if the GPS is validated) will appear and then the next window
will appear:
This function allows to monitor the “noise” before injection and allows also to get an idea of the
reception signal when the transmitter is injecting a current into the ground.
Values can be displayed in mV or in µV (pressing )
This monitor can be displayed for each channel (pressing )
Selecting a channel and pressing will validate the “Offset” button (so as to monitor the voltage
variations referred to that reference value)
Press to skip this function
6.5.3 RsCheck
The Rs Check process allows to control the quality of the contact between the unit and the ground via
the electrodes/cables – Run that process from the “Tools | Rs Check” menu or (note that this
process is also included in the starting process)
The test will be run successively on the different dipoles of the front panel:
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The Rs Check result indicates for each dipole the value of the resistance (in Ohm below 1 KOhm and in
KOhm above) and the status (Good / Good but High / bad) - at the end press to skip the function
(if not the process will be run again)
The process can pause depending on the acquisition options (“Config | Acq. Options | Wait RS
Check”).
If a limit has been defined (“Over limit” or “Open line”), and reached during the process, the process
of RsCheck and acquisition will pause, until the trouble has been solved (note that you can press
at at this stage to resume the RsCheck or the acquisition if you need to bypass the limit).
6.6 Config
All the setup parameters can be stored in a configuration file: select “Config | Save config” menu:
The extension of the file is “cfg” (by default the file will be stored in the “DOC” directory):
Select “OK” to validate the offered name (overwrite if the name already exists) ; or “Change” if you
wish to change the name (then in that case you will get this window):
Then select “Create New” by and validate by
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At the end validate your choice by
Then you will be able to reload the “cfg” file selecting the “Config | Open Config” menu.
Select “OK” or select “Change” if you want to reload another configuration from the stored files.
In that case, highlight the “grd” file, press and select “Select/Open” by and press
Press “OK” to validate and skip the function.
6.7 Acquisition
After setup and control, the acquisition can be run by :
Then, select “OK” and press : a filename will be offered for the storage
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The storage files created are:
- “rpp” (to be use with PROSYS III)
- “hrw” (to be used with FullWaveViewer (if FullWave data is recorded (Cf. 6.4))
By default the files will be stored in the “DATA” directory
So validate by “OK” or select “Change” to modify the filename (in that case the next window will
appear):
Then select “Create New” by and validate by :
Select “OK” to validate and reach the next step.

After introduction of the storage filename, the RsCheck process will be run automatically before
starting the injection process.
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It allows to control the quality of the contact between the unit and the ground via the
electrodes/cables – note that It can be run independently of the Start process by this “Tools | RsCheck”
function.
In “VES, Profiling” mode, the test will be run on the different dipoles plugged into the front panel
The RsCheck result will indicate the value of the resistance (in Ohm below 1 KOhm and in KOhm above
1 KOhm) and the status (“Good” / Good but “High” / “bad”) - press to skip the function.
The process can pause automatically depending on the acquisition options (“Config | Acq. Options |
Wait RScheck”).
of RsCheck and acquisition will pause, until the measurement is correct.
Note that during the process, if needed, you can press to skip a dipole test and test the next one
Press to skip the RsCheck process
At the end of the process, press when “OK” is highlighted and the next window will appear if the
(“Config | Acq. Options | Ask for Tx current start”) has been validated (it not the value defined in the
(“Config | Acq. Parameters| Tx para”) will be used:
Enter the value of the intensity of the current (in mA) generated by the transmitter (in mA) and validate
by (so at this stage run the transmitter and wait a while for the current stabilization)
If the GPS has been previously validated (by the “System | GPS” menu), the newt window will appear
as soon as the “PPS Fixed” message appears:
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Then, after connection to satellites, the acquisition will start:
Synchronization process
Note:
Error message in case of the reception signal can not be synchronized with the transmitter:
- Too low reception signal measured

- Type of synchronization (Cf. 6.2 “Config | Acquisition parameters | Signal synchro” option)
- Un-compatibility between the timing defined in the units (Cf. 6.2 “Config | Acquisition
parameters | Time set” option)
The data can be visualized during acquisition and after acquisition in various ways (by ):
Notes:
The “5” key allows to switch between “Local grid” and “Global grid”
The “3” key allows to validate the display of the pseudo-section
The “9” key allows to decrease the brightness of the screen (this will save the battery (consumption
decreased of 50%)) – press another key to un-validate
- Numerically channel per channel (“Num 1”) – change the channel number by
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Channel Nb Numerical visualization (channel per channel)
Electrodes position of the current channel with

Local or UTM coordinates
IP decay curve
Partial chargeability values (M1 to M20)
Stacking process (between Stacks Min# and Stacks Max# values defined)
Parameters measured:
Rho (Ohm.m): Apparent resistivity value
Mp (mV/V): Apparent global chargeability value
QR (%): Standard deviation of the Resistivity value
QM (mV/V or %) Standard deviation of the Chargeability value
Sp (mV): Spontaneous Polarization value
Vp (mV): Reception voltage value (= Vmn)
Overload: Saturation status (“0” or “1” (when the Vp value exceeds the max. limit))
Iab (mA): Injection current value
- Numerically whole channels (“Num All”)
- Graphically (“IP Graph”)

Display of the voltage decay curve of the whole reception channels
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- Averaged voltage reception signal (“Raw”) - change the channel number by
Note:
At this stage (when “Raw” is highlighted, one can press several times to see successively the FFT
(Fast Fourier Transform) / the Frequency effect / the phase and then the phase difference
At the end of the acquisition the next window will appear:
So press a key and the result will appear.

Press a key again and the storage window will appear anew (current name offered):
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Just press “Yes” to confirm – if you don’t want to store the data at this stage, press “No” and then
you will be able to store the data in a second time by the “Memory | Store” menu),
Notes:
When the acquisition is running you can press if you want to stop it (the data won’t be stored in
that case).
After the first acquisition, to continue your acquisition, press :
Then select “Move”:
At this stage you can decide to move some of the electrodes (with the value entered previously in the
“New Array” window (Cf. 6.3 “Config | Grid coordinates” menu)) depending on your type of
acquisition:
- Only the reception electrodes (Move Pi)
- Only the current electrodes (Move CA/B)
- The full array (“Move Quad”)
Note:
You can also modify this “Move” value at this stage by “Modify”
The new coordinates (after the “Move” process) will be displayed
So, install the electrode in the field at their right position (like indicated) and select “OK” to validate
and start the acquisition process.
You will get the same type of windows previously described.
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Note that the data can be saved in the same “rpp” and “hrw” files than previously – next data will
be added in those existing files automatically.
6.8 Result
Select the “Memory | Read datafile (rpp)” menu:
Select the “rpp” file: reach it with and highlight it by and then select the
“Select/Open” by
Then, you will get the same windows than the ones obtained during acquisition (Cf. 6.7)
You will reach the latest data point stored and press to visualize the previous one.
The “Memory | Read datafile (.rpp)” menu allows to get the same windows than the ones obtained
during acquisition (Cf. 6.7).
The “Memory | Display pseudosection graph” menu allows to get a graphical visualization of the data:
Select the “rpp” file and then you’ll be able to display the graphic for the following parameters:
Rho (Ohm.m) / IP M (mV/V) / SP (mV) / Vp (mV) / Q Rho (%) / Q M (mV/V) / Rho distrib (Rho values
(Ohm.m) versus the report points):
Note that you can select the Y coordinate in case of several lines have been measured (toogle the Y to
“1” and then enter the value)
And you can also decide to show or not the gapfiller quadripoles (quadripoles added while the creation
of the sequence for multi-channel optimization)
Exemple of a “Rho” display corresponding to the first position acquisition:
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Press a key to skip the graphic window
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7. “ERT” modes
The “ERT” modes can only be used in case of switching relays boards (either internally (ELREC TERRA
Switch version) or externally (using Switch PRO or Switch TERRA boxes connected to the ELREC
TERRA unit) – so this menu is only useful for Multi-electrode acquisition (ERT)
The “Sequence | Switch type” menu allows to modify the type of switching:
- Not used: no automatic switching

- Internal + Switch Terra: ELREC SWITCH TERRA model or ELREC TERRA + SWITCH TERRA box
- Internal + Switch Pro: ELREC SWITCH TERRA model or ELREC TERRA + SWITCH Pro box
7.1 Creation of a sequence
You can create sequences internally or externally (by ELECTRE software)

Note that you will have a few limitations in case of internal creation
7.1.1 Internally
Select the “Sequence | Create Sequence” menu:
1. If the setup has been previously defined by the “Config” menu, you can use it directly
(select “OK” in that case)
Then you will reach this window:
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Select “Modify” to define the following parameters:
- El. Array (Poly-dipole / Dipole-dipole / Pole-dipole / Pole-Pole / Wenner / Wenner-
Schlum)
- Number of electrodes
- First electrode number and X/Y/Z coordinates of the first point
- Spacing between electrodes
- Arrangement: select by the automatic (“Auto”) or the manual (“Man”)
arrangement
The array displays the following information for each arrangement:

Arrangement index / Dipole length (multiple of the electrodes spacing) / First depth level
/ Number of depth levels
(Note that this multiple spacing function allows to increase the voltage reception values
with depth increasing, so can lead to an higher data quality)
If you choose “Auto” the configuration will be automatically defined (shown in the
previous picture)
If you choose “Man” enter successively for each index (1 to 4) the Nb spacing value /
the Start level / The number of levels
- Select “Standard” or “Roll along”
If you select “Roll along”, you will have then to define the number of electrodes to be rolled:
And select “Compute” to validate and skip the function
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Then, the sequence file name will be offered
Select “OK” to validate the offered name (overwrite if the name already exists) or select “Change” if
you want to use another filename – In that case you will reach then the following window:
For a Roll Along sequence a “R_” will be automatically added before the current name:
By-default the file will be stored in the “SEQ” directory

Then select “Create New” by and press
Enter the name with the keyboard: Locate the cursor on each key you wish and validate by
each time.
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Select “OK” to validate.
A summary of the sequence will be displayed:
o Select “Quadr” to display the list of quadripoles
Select “Next” or “Previous” to display the quadripoles you wish / Select “Stop” to skip the function
o Select “Graph” to display the report points of the sequence:
Exemple of a Roll Along sequence
Note: the gapfiller quadripoles will be marked in black
Press a key to skip the function
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o Select “Chan” to define the max. number of channels to be used
The max. number of channels depends on the array type
2. If you want to define the acquisition parameters in the sequence select “Change”:
Then you will reach the options of the “Config” menu (“Acquisition parameters” and “Acquisition
options” menus - Cf. § 6.2 - § 6.4)) before reaching the above windows.
Note that after creation, the “sqt” sequences can be visualized by the “Sequence | View sequence”
menu.
7.1.2 Externally
Procedure to upload a sequence into the unit:

- Create the sequence with ELECTRE software (refer to the help file of the software)
- Select “Memory | Explore from PC” (by USB or by Wifi)
- By USB, Connect the USB cable between the ELREC TERRA and a USB port of your PC and by
Wifi, open the Wifi port and connect to it
- From the PC explorer you’ll be able to visualize the directories of the ELREC TERRA
- “DATA”
- “SEQ”
- “DOC”
The sequences must be stored in the “SEQ” directory (sequences can be copied as “txt” or “sqt”
files)
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Note:
“txt” sequences can be imported to “sqt” format (by the “Sequence | Import to .sqt/.sqm” menu)
“sqt/sqm” sequences can be exported to “txt” format (by the “Sequence | Export to .txt” menu)
“Sqm” sequence files are used for multi-instrument acquisition.

In that case, the same “sqm” sequence must be uploaded into the memory of the whole instruments
and the GPS needs to be validated in each instrument.
7.2 “ERT” mode
In that mode one uses the multicore cables (directly connected to the unit by internal switching relays
boards (ELREC TERRA Switch Version) or to external boxes (Switch Pro or Switch TERRA)) and a
sequence of measurements will be run fully automatically (use that mode if A-B injection electrodes
doesn’t move during the full acquisition)
Highlight “ERT” (by ) and press

Then select:
Internal + Switch TERRA: 20 CH
or
Internal + Switch Pro: 10 Ch
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And press :
You will reach the “SEQ” directory containing the sequences (sequence previously uploaded from
ELECTRE PC software (Cf. § 7.1.2) or created internally (by the “Sequence | Create sequence” menu
(Cf. § 7.1.1)).
Highlight the sequence by , press and select “Select/Open” by and press

Note that at this stage you can “Copy” / “Delete” or “Rename” the file.
The setup defined in the sequence will be used – the modifications of the setup by the “Config” menu
after selecting the sequence, will be accounted (Cf. §6 If you need to modify some parameters of the
sequence before running the acquisition)
Then select “OK” to confirm the sequence to be run
You’ll be able to see info about the sequence and the list of quadripoles (“Quad”), the graphic
(“Graph”) of the report points and the number of simultaneous measurement channels (note that the
“Sequence | View sequence” option allows also to visualize this information) – press “OK” to skip this
window.
Those windows are described in § 7.1.1
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Before running the sequence, if you need to skip some electrodes (if some of them can not be installed
for example…):
To do that, select the “Sequence | Skip electrode” option:
Select “change” and you’ll be able to select several electrodes or group of electrodes to be
rejected:
Enter each time the first electrode # and the last electrode # for each group defined and validate
by “OK”.
Press to run the sequence: a few information will be displayed:
Select “OK” and press : a filename will be offered for the storage
The files created for the data storage are:

- “hrw” (to be used with FullWaveViewer software (if FullWave data is recorded (Cf. 6.4))
By-default the files will be stored in the “DATA” directory with the sequence name.
You can “Change” the storage filename at this stage:
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Enter the name with the keyboard: Locate the cursor on each key you wish and validate by each
time.
Then, the RsCheck process will be run automatically before starting the injection process:
function.
In that case one has first to select the sequence file.
The RsCheck result will indicate the value of the resistance (in Ohm below 1 KOhm and in KOhm above)
and the status (Good / Good but High / bad) - press to skip the function.
The process can pause depending on the acquisition options (“Config | Acq. Options | Wait RScheck”).
at at this stage to resume the RsCheck or the acquisition).
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and press to skip the RsCheck process.
If the GPS has been previously validated (by the “System | GPS” menu), the next window will appear:
Then, after connection to satellites, the acquisition will start:

Note that the current intensity can be entered previously from the “Acquisition parameters” menu (Cf
§ 6.2)
Synchronization process
Note:
Error message in case of the reception signal can not be synchronized with the transmitter:
- Too low reception signal measured

- Type of synchronization (Cf. 7.1)
- Un-compatibility between the timing defined in the units
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Then, data can be either visualized during acquisition (using ):
- Numerically channel per channel (“Num 1”) – change the channel number by
Channel Nb Numerical visualization (channel per channel)
Electrodes position of the current channel with

Local or UTM coordinates
IP decay curve Partial chargeability values (M1 to M20)
Stacking process Stacking process (between Stacks Min# and Stacks Max# values defined
Parameters measured:
Rho (Ohm.m): Apparent resistivity
Mp (mV/V): Apparent global chargeability
QR (%): Standard deviation of the Resistivity
QM (mV/V)) Standard deviation of the Chargeability
Sp (mV): Spontaneous Polarization
Vp (mV): Reception voltage
Overload: Saturation status (0 or 1)
Iab (mA): Injection current
- Numerically whole channels (“Num All”)
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- Graphically (“IP Graph”)
Display of the decay curve of the whole reception channels
- Averaged reception signal (“Raw”) - change the channel number by
Note:
At this stage (when “Raw” is highlighted, one can press several times to see successively the FFT
(Fast Fourier Transform) / the Frequency effect / the phase and then the phase difference
The next window will appear briefly if the “Display Rho Pseudo-section” option has been validated in
the “Display options” menu (Cf. 6.1)
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At the end of the acquisition of the sequence the next window will appear automatically (Rho (Om.m)
pseudo-section display)):
At the end of the acquisition, the display will be:
Press a key to skip the function and reach the master window
Notes:
Press to stop the acquisition

If a sequence has been stopped before the end, the next time you will press you will have the
choice to resume (“Continue”) or start a new one (“New”)
7.3 “Manual ERT” mode
boards (ELREC TERRA Switch Version) or to external boxes (Switch Pro or Switch TERRA)) and a
sequence of measurements will be run manually automatically.
Select this option when the unit is used as a receiver only, so when an external transmitter is used
(and when the AB injections electrodes have to move during the acquisition of the sequence)
The sequence will be run manually: each time the AB changes in the sequence, the acquisition will
pause to let the user moves the injection electrodes in the field – then pressing will resume the
acquisition.
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Highlight “Manual ERT” (by ) and press
Then select:
Internal + Switch TERRA: 20 CH
or
Internal + Switch Pro: 10 Ch
And press
Select “OK” if you want to select the current sequence file or Select “Change” to select the sequence
from the list of stored files (sequence previously uploaded from ELECTRE PC software (Cf. § 7.1.2) or
created internally (by the “Sequence | Create sequence” menu (Cf. § 7.1.1)).
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Highlight the sequence by , press and select “Select/Open” button by and press
Note that at this stage you can “Copy” / “Delete” or “Rename” the file.
The setup defined in the sequence will be used – the modifications of the setup by the “Config” menu
after selecting the sequence will be accounted (Cf. § 6 If you need to modify some parameters of the
sequence for the next acquisition)
Then select “OK” to confirm the sequence to be run
You’ll be able to see info about the sequence and the list of quadripoles (“Quad”), the graphic
(“Graph”) of the report points and the number of simultaneous measurement channels (note that the
“Sequence | View sequence” option allows also to visualize this information) – press “OK” to skip this
window.
Note that the windows are describes in § 7.1.1
Before running the sequence, if you need to skip some electrodes (if some of them can not be installed
for example…):
To do that, select the “Sequence | Skip electrode” option:
Select “change” and you’ll be able to select several electrodes or group of electrodes to be
rejected:
Enter each time the first electrode # and the last electrode # for each group defined and validate
by “OK”.
Press to run the sequence: a few information will be displayed:
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Select “OK” and press : a filename will be offered for the storage
The files created for the data storage are:

- “hrw” (to be used with FullWaveViewer software (if FullWave data is recorded (Cf. 6.4))
By-default the files will be stored in the “DATA” directory with the sequence name.
You can “Change” the storage filename at this stage:
time.
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After introduction of the storage file, you will get this window:
Enter the value of the intensity of the current (in mA) generated by the transmitter (in mA) and validate
by
function.
and the status (Good / Good but High / bad) - press to skip the function
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Then you will get the same windows than the ones show in § 7.2
Compared to the “ERT” mode, in that “Manual ERT” mode the unit will pause each time a new AB is
read in the sequence (to let you move the injection electrode(s) – then when you are ready, continue
the sequence pressing each time.
Note:
Press to stop the acquisition.

If a sequence has been stopped before the end, the next time you will press , you will have the
choice to resume (select “Continue”) or start a new one (select “New”)
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8. Data download
For data transfer, three ways are available:
• Connect the USB cable between the unit and the PC

Then select “Memory | Explore From PC by USB”
The “D” disk will appear in the explorer window of your computer
By-default data are stored in the “DATA” directory
You can then copy the files you wish from the unit to the PC
• Plug a USB dongle into the USB slot on the front panel of the unit
Then, press
You will reach the list of the files stored in the unit
By-default data are stored in the “DATA” directory
You can then select the files (highlight the files and press for each file you wish to
download to the USB dongle and then after, select the “Copy” button by and press
Then validate the download by “OK” – data will be stored in the USB dongle
Note:
The USB PC cable must be disconnected in case of USB dongle download
• Connect the unit to the PC by Wifi

Select first the “System | Wifi setup” menu to modify some Wifi parameters and define a
specific password:
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Select “Modify” and reach the security key (WPA) by
time.
Then, select the “Memory | Explore from PC by Wi Fi” menu to open the Wifi port:
Then, follow that procedure in your PC: the following window will appear in your PC:
The internal disk of the unit (“0”) or the USB dongle directory (“1”, in case of a USB dongle is plugged)
can be reached:
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Select the disk, then the directory you want and then download the files by a double click on the
lines:
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9. FullWave record
This mode has to be selected if only voltage samples need to be recorded
Select “Tools | Full-wave record only”:
If “Ves, Profiling” mode:
Then, you can reach the options described previously (Cf § 6.3)
Then, press “OK”:
Select “Modify” to define the parameters:

• Type of Full-wave Start: Receiver only
• Tx para:
Enter Iab (mA) / Intensity of the current in mA generated by the transmitter
• Sampling rate (ms): enter the value in ms (from 1 to 50 000)
• Injection time (ms): possible range depends on the “Sampling rate” defined previously
• Recording time (s): enter the recording duration - Max. duration for 1 ms sampling and
20 channels: 11442 s (about 3 h)
• Noise rejection:
- Standard (Lowpass 10 Hz) – and then reject 50 Hz (by-default) or 60 Hz
- Advanced:
• Lowpass 40 Hz – and then reject 50 Hz (by-default) or 60 Hz
• Lowpass 256 Hz
• Off (Lowpass 512 Hz)
• Synchro GPS:
1(green) means “yes”
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• File number: enter a number filename: the “hrw” storage file will be stored in the
“DATA” directory with the following format: “VP0-Filenumber@monthdayhour.hrw”
For the storage in FullWave mode, note that the memory size allows to store between about 3 hours
of data (1 ms sampling with 20 channels) and 1 year (60 s sampling with 1 channel)
Then select “OK”:
If the GPS has been previously validated (by the “System | GPS” menu), the next window will appear:
Then the measurement will start automatically and the “hrw” file will be automatically created (“DOC”
directory)
If “ERT” mode:
The following windows will appear successively (press “OK” each time):
- “Full-wave config” window (described above)
- “GPS window” (it will appear also before each set of measurement)
- Current sequence information
Then the measurement will start automatically and the “hrw” file will be automatically created (and
stored in the “DOC” directory)
If “Manual ERT” mode:

The following windows will appear successively (press “OK” each time):
- “Full-wave config” window (described above)
- “GPS window” (it will appear also before each set of measurement)
- Current sequence information
- “Electrodes to be switched” window
Then the measurement will start automatically and the “hrw” file will be automatically created (“DOC”
directory)
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10. Manual Switch acquisition
boards (ELREC TERRA SWITCH Version) or to the external boxes (Switch Pro or Switch TERRA)
This mode allows to run a checking of some electrodes.
This allows to check the signal level that will be received for the current electrodes configuration (run
the transmitter at this stage to generate the current and monitor the voltage values in the different
selected dipoles)
Select “Tools | Diagnostic”:
Highlight “Manual switch” (by ) and press
Then select “Internal + Switch Terra” in case of ELREC TERRA SWITCH or ELREC TERRA/SWITCH TERRA
unit
Then, press
A warning message will appear: Press “No” to confirm that you want to keep the “Manual Switch”
mode
The electrodes position CA CB Pi will be displayed
Cf. § 6.3 for details about that window
Select “OK”: a filename will be offered for the storage
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The storage files created are:
- “hrw” (to be used with FullWaveViewer (if FullWave data is recorded (Cf. 6.4))
By default the files will be stored in “DATA” directory
Select “OK”:
Select the number of channels: Max. 20 and press
Select the reception electrodes number to be tested: P1-P2-Pi and select “OK”
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function.
and the status (Good / Good but High / bad) - press to skip the function
Then you will get the following window after synchronization with the transmitter:
Then, confirm the storage file name “rpp”.
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11. Monitoring
This function allows to run some sequences in an automatic way and with a possible repetition:
- Select the “Monitoring | Create program” function:
Specify first the starting time:
After validating by :
- Select “Start sequence acq.” (in case of “ERT” or “Manual ERT” mode)
Select the “sqt” sequence stored in the unit (Cf. § 7.1 for the creation of the sequence):
Then, select “Next command” (you will have to select this button each time)
- Select “Wake-up at time”

Enter day / Hour / Minute for the next program command
Or
- Select “Wake-up on day” for the wakeup of the unit on specific days
- Select the “Wake-up in time” to define the delay after the previous command
- Select “Repeat from”:

Select the command line from which you want to restart
- Select “Send an e-mail”:

Specify the destination e-mail (check the parameters by “System | E-mail account setup” (Cf.
§.11.1))
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- Select “Send to FTP server”:
Specify the destination FTP server (check the parameters by “System | FTP Client server” (Cf.
§.11.2))
Note that you can also upload a script (“scr” file) from a FTP site (the sequence(s) must be also
present in this FTP site)
- Select “Save and exit program”:
The monitoring commands will be saved in a “scr” file (stored by-default in the “DOC” directory)
- Then, select “Monitoring | Load program” to load in memory the “scr” file.
- Select the “Monitoring | View program loaded” function to visualize the commands and
select the “Monitoring | Modify program loaded” if you wish to modify it.
- And then select the “Monitoring | Start monitoring” function:

Select the “scr” file and select “OK”:
The list of commands will be displayed – validate by “OK”:
Select the directory for the storage:

- “DATA”: internal disk
- “ELR2000”: USB USB key plugged into the USB slot
- “DATA + ELR2000”: Internal disk + USB key plugged into the USB slot
A “rpp” file and a “hrw” file (if FullWave data has been validated from the Acquisition Window (Cf. §
6.4)) will be automatically created.
File format: Sequence_Name@Date_time
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Select the switch type:
- Not used: Standard mode
- Internal + Switch TERRA: 20 CH
Or
- Internal + Switch Pro: 10 Ch
You can modify at this stage the starting time of the script (enter the Day / Hour / Minute) if needed
Then, after a while and a warning message, the unit will be set in stand-by mode and will wake up at
the date / clock defined.
The windows displayed during acquisition are the same than the ones displayed in the classical mode.
If you switch On the unit at this stage, the display will indicate the next message showing the wake up
date / time:
A monitoring script can be stopped by “Monitoring | Stop Monitoring”: the message will disappear
immediately
Notes:
- You can also program a standard acquisition (selecting “Start acq.” in the “Create program”
window) In that case, select before the coordinates grid (Cf. 6.3) and select the “VES, Profiling”
mode
- You can also program a Fullwave record only (selecting “Full-wave record only”: you will reach
the parameters window described §.9 or selecting “Full-wave sequence” (in case of Multi-
electrode acquisition) – in that case, select the “sqt” sequence stored in the unit (Cf. § 7.1 for
the creation of the sequence)
11.1 E-mail account setup
Data can be sent via e-mail: select the “System | E-mail account setup” to define the e-mail
parameters:
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11.2 FTP Client setup
Data can be sent to a FTP site: select the “System | FTP Client setup” to define the server parameters:
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12. Other functions
12.1 Rx self test
The “Tools | Diagnostic | Rx self test” function allows to monitor the new calibration parameters
measured for the whole channels (disconnect all the cables before running that test then press “OK”.
The “Scale” and “Offset” values should be in the displayed range

“Scale” lower than 1
“Offset” lower than 1
The Voltage supplying values V+ / V- have to be close to 17 V
This “Rx self test” can be run in case of doubts about the correct operating of your unit
Then you can send a picture of the result to IRIS Instruments to analyze the situation.
Note that the “Rx self test” function can also be run from the “System | Calibration” menu.
If some values are out of the range, the errors will be mentioned in “red” color
Then a calibration is required in that case - Run it by “System | Calibration” menu (Cf. § 13.6)
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12.2 Check Switch Terra
The “Tools | Diagnostic | Check switch terra” function gives indication about the various Switch TERRA
boxes connected to the system
12.3 Check switching relays
To be used with ELREC TERRA Switch unit or in case of using SWITCH Terra boxes connected to the
ELREC TERRA.
For that control, a specific test box will be required to test the correct switching of the relays used to
drive the electrodes
You will have then to define the “First electrode #” and the “Last electrode #” to be tested
12.4 Modify Switch Terra config
The “Tools | Modify switch terra config” function allows to define the electrodes numbering of each
Switch TERRA box for the compatibility between the various internal switch boards of your full system.
12.5 Remote
The “Monitoring | Remote” function allows to enter in communication with the PC (COMSYS TERRA
software) via the WIFI connection:
Select first the “System | Wifi setup” menu to modify some Wifi parameters and define
a specific password:
Select “Modify” and reach the security key (WPA) by
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time.
Then, select the “Monitoring | Remote” menu:
Then, follow that procedure in your PC
After Wifi connection, run the COMSYS TERRA software and select the “Link | Communication port |
WIFI Terra” menu and enter in communication with the unit (Cf. Help file of the software for details).
12.6 About
The “? | About” menu allows to have information about the versions of the firmware and the Serial
number of the unit.
Type of internal battery is also displayed in that window in the bottom left part.
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13. System setup
13.1 Screen
Select the “System | Screen setup” option:
The brightness of the screen (move the cursor with ) and a standby time can be entered
at this stage.
13.2 Clock
Select the “System | Clock” menu:
You can adjust the clock manually (“Manual”) or by the GPS time (“GPS Clock”)
“Set Calib”: to adjust the Real Time Clock (RTC)
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13.3 Load default
In case of you want to reload the factory settings, you can select the “System | Load default” menu
(to be used after a firmware update).
13.4 User Serial Number
You can enter a specific Serial Number
13.5 Format memory
The memory of the unit can be totally erased by the “System | Format memory” function.
13.6 Calibration
The “System | Calibration” function allows to run a monitor of the new calibration parameters
measured for the whole channels (disconnect all the cables before running that test):
- The “Calibration” can be run in case of doubts about the correct operating of your unit
(duration about 20 minutes)
Then you can send a picture of the result to IRIS Instruments to analyze the situation.
“Offset” and “Gain” values should be in the displayed range:

“Offset” value lower than 2.5k
“Gain” value close to the Gain value displayed
Calibration can be saved (it will be saved in a “RxCal…tx” file stored into the “DOC” directory)
If you press when “Next” is highlighted a new “Self test” will be run
- The “Check ref” function allows to control the reception voltage in the different dipoles.
- The “Self test” function can also be run at this stage (described § 12.1)
- Select “Exit” to skip that function.
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ANNEX 1: FIRMWARE UPDATE
To update the ELREC Terra you will need to use following items:
- IRIS Instruments firmware (“bin” file)

- “IRIS Updater” program
- Driver (“inf” file) if necessary (if the PC has a Windows 10 min, the installation of the driver is
not necessary)
- USB cable between the ELREC Terra and the PC
Follow the procedure:
ELREC TERRA Switched OFF
- Press
- Switch ON the unit keeping pressed
- As soon as the unit has switched ON, release immediately
You will get the next window:
- Select “RX”:
- Link the ELREC Terra (“USB Link” socket) to the PC thanks to the USB cable (avoid extension cable
and rather use the USB ports at the rear side of your PC)
Validate by “OK”
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If you use a Windows version older than Windows 10, run first the installation of the driver:
Installation of the driver:

• From the list of the peripheral devices, right click of the mouse and select “Update driver” on
the “Unknown device” which appeared after connection of the USB cable (specify the target
directory of the driver file supplied: “atmel_devices_cdc.inf”)
• Check then the corresponding communication port of the “Iris Instruments Device”
Then, select the firmware file (“Bin” file)
• Run the “IRIS Updater” program (specific software designed by IRIS Instruments)
• Specify the directory of the “bin” file and validate by “Program”
The message “Connection USB OK will appear”
The update process will appear in the ELREC Terra
After a while (about 1 minute) the update will be completed and the unit will re-start
automatically – run the “System | Load default” menu after this update.
Note: It may be required after the update to re-enter the serial key (as shown on the sticker) then a
self-test will be offered – and a calibration may be also recommended (about 10 minutes required)
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ANNEX 2: GPS UPDATE
To update the ELREC Terra you will need to use following items:
- GPS Firmware (“grm” file)

- “IRIS Updater” program
- Driver (“inf” file) if necessary (if the PC has a Windows 10 min, the installation of the driver is
not necessary)
- USB cable between the ELREC Terra and the PC
Follow the procedure:
The GPS has to be validated first from the “System | GPS” menu.
ELREC TERRA Switched OFF:

- Press
- Switch ON the unit keeping pressed
- As soon as the unit has switched ON, release
You will get the next window:
- Select “GPS”:
- Link the ELREC Terra (“USB Link” socket) to the PC thanks to the USB cable (avoid extension cable
and rather use the USB ports at the rear side of your PC)
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If you use a Windows version older than Windows 10, run the installation of the driver:
Installation of the driver:

• From the list of the peripheral devices, right click of the mouse and select “Update driver” on
the “Unknown device” which appeared after connection of the USB cable (specify the target
directory of the driver file supplied: “atmel_devices_cdc.inf”)
• Check then the corresponding communication port of the “Iris Instruments Device”
With Windows 10:

After connection of the USB cable the peripheral will appear immediately in the list (with the
corresponding “Com port” number):
Download the “Garmin Updater” program:

• Reach https://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4055 for the GPS 18x
PC/LVC model
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• Press “Download” to install the executable file
Press “Extract” and open the Windows explorer to reach the “C:\Garmin\GPS18x_PC_LVC” directory
Run the “Updater.exe” file present in the installation directory
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• Select the right communication port previously identified (“COM6” in that example)
• Then, select the Baud Rate (the ELREC Terra unit will adapt and accept communication speed up
to 115 200 bauds)
• Then press “OK” to start the update

The update process will appear in the ELREC Terra
After a while (about 1 minute) the update will be completed.
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ANNEX 3: IP PARAMETERS AND CHARGEABILITY
The partial chargeability measurements (Mi) and the average global one deduced (Mg) give some
information regarding the ability of the soil to charge itself due to a current flow.
The partial chargeability of the window ″i″ is measured thanks to the following formula:
1
Mi =  Vdt
VMN ⋅ TMi TMi
And the global chargeability is computed thanks to the following formula:

n
 (M ⋅ TM ) i i
Mg = i =1
n
(n: number of IP windows)
 TMi
i =1
The discharge phenomena observed during the relaxation time can be described according to the
following curve:
Voltage (mV)
VMN
M1
M2
M3
Vdly Mdly TM1 Time (ms)

Current injection time Relaxation time
With the ELREC TERRA unit, up to 20 IP windows can be used to define the decay curve.
The number of IP windows available for the measurement depends on the type of IP mode and on the
current injection time:
 Current injection times available (cf. II.1.5): 500 ms - 1 s - 2 s - 4 s - 8 s
 Types of IP mode available (cf. II.1.5): Arithmetic – Semi logarithmic – Logarithmic - Cole-
Cole - Programmable
For a given current injection time and IP mode, the program will choose automatically the IP
parameters (Mdly, Vdly, TMi) that will be used for the measurement.
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Note:
The programmable mode is a mode where 20 fully programmable windows are available. The operator
has to select the delay time (Mdly) with a minimum of 20 ms and the width of each partial window
(TMi) with a minimum of 10 ms. Vdly is automatically determined by the injection time chosen.
In the following tables, the preset TMi values are given for each IP mode (1 means TM1):
• Time = 500 ms
Mode Vdly Mdly 211 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1213 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Arith. 280 60 40 40 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semi 280 40 40 80 160 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Log. 280 160 80 180 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cole 280 160 80 180 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
• Time = 1000 ms
Mode Vdly Mdly 211 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Arith. 580 120 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
Semi 580 40 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 40 40 40 40 40 40 80 80 80 80 80 80
Log. 580 160 120 220 420 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cole 580 20 10 20 20 20 20 20 30 30 30 40 40 40 50 50 50 60 60 70 80 90
• Time = 2000 ms
Mode Vdly Mdly 211 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Arith. 1260 240 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80
Semi 1260 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 160 160 160 160 160 160 160
Log. 1260 160 120 220 420 820 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cole 1260 20 20 30 30 30 40 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 180 200
• Time = 4000 ms
Mode Vdly Mdly 211 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Arith. 2620 480 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160
Semi 2620 160 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 160 160 160 160 160 160 320 320 320 320 320 320
Log. 2620 160 120 220 420 820 1620 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cole 2620 20 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 380 450 530
• Time = 8000 ms
Mode Vdly Mdly 211 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Arith. 5340 960 320 320 320 320 320 320 320 320 320 320 320 320 320 320 320 320 320 320 320 320
Semi 5340 320 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 320 320 320 320 320 320 640 640 640 640 640 640
Log. 5340 160 120 220 420 820 1620 3220 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cole 5340 20 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 580 700 850 1010 1180
About the IP values type, note that the changing ″raw (R) ⇔ normalised (N)″ can be realized after the
acquisition.
The normalization allows to homogenize the data that have been obtained with various injection and
integration times. This is made with respect to a standard decay curve, which is the one obtained with
the following parameters:
Mode: Logarithmic
Injection time: 2000 ms
Vdly: 1260 ms
Mdly: 160 ms
TM1: 120 ms
TM2: 220 ms
TM3: 420 ms
TM4: 820 ms
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The coefficients to multiply, allowing to go from a type to the other one, are indicated in the following
tables:
500 ms
Arithmetic Semi logarithmic Logarithmic
R→N N→R R→N N→R R→N N→R
Mg 0.72 1.39 Mg 0.94 1.06 Mg 1.32 0.76
M1 0.60 1.67 M1 0.55 1.81 M1 1.06 0.94
M2 0.75 1.33 M2 0.82 1.22 M2 1.47 0.68
M3 0.88 1.13 M3 1.25 0.80
1000 - 2000 - 4000 - 8000 ms

Arithmetic Semi logarithmic
R→N N→R R→N N→R
Mg 1.08 0.93 Mg 0.96 1.04
M1 0.56 1.79 M1 0.38 2.63
M2 0.64 1.56 M2 0.42 2.38
M3 0.72 1.39 M3 0.46 2.17
M4 0.78 1.28 M4 0.51 1.96
M5 0.85 1.18 M5 0.55 1.82
M6 0.91 1.10 M6 0.59 1.69
M7 0.97 1.03 M7 0.62 1.61
M8 1.03 0.97 M8 0.66 1.51
M9 1.10 0.90 M9 0.72 1.39
M10 1.16 0.86 M10 0.80 1.25
M11 1.23 0.81 M11 0.86 1.16
M12 1.29 0.77 M12 0.93 1.07
M13 1.35 0.74 M13 0.99 1.01
M14 1.41 0.71 M14 1.05 0.95
M15 1.47 0.68 M15 1.14 0.88
M16 1.54 0.65 M16 1.26 0.79
M17 1.60 0.62 M17 1.39 0.72
M18 1.66 0.60 M18 1.52 0.66
M19 1.72 0.58 M19 1.65 0.61
M20 1.78 0.56 M20 1.78 0.56
Logarithmic
1000 ms 2000 ms 4000 ms 8000 ms
R→N N→R R→N N→R R→N N→R R→N N→R
Mg 1.16 0.86 1.00 1.00 0.90 1.11 0.79 1.27
M1 0.72 1.39 0.51 1.95 0.39 2.56 0.29 3.45
M2 1.02 0.98 0.67 1.50 0.47 2.13 0.35 2.86
M3 1.53 0.65 0.95 1.05 0.62 1.61 0.43 2.33
M4 1.43 0.70 0.87 1.15 0.56 1.79
M5 1.37 0.73 0.79 1.27
M6 1.28 0.78
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IRIS INSTRUMENTS - 1, avenue Buffon - 45100 Orléans - France

2. Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................. 4

4. In-the-field implementation ................................................................................................... 9

5. Presentation of the menus ....................................................................................................11

6. “Ves, profiling“ mode ...........................................................................................................12

10. Manual Switch acquisition .................................................................................................56

11. Monitoring ........................................................................................................................59

ANNEX 2: GPS UPDATE ................................................................................................................70

ANNEX 3: IP PARAMETERS AND CHARGEABILITY ..........................................................................74

- This device is designed for industrial use only.

According to CISPR 11 norm, this equipment is listed in Group 1, class A.

- Group 1: Equipment has intentionally generated and/or uses conductively-coupled radio

- Follow rigorously handling and operation instructions.

- Protect the working area using safety cones.

- Do not use the device in case of thunderstorm. If a thunderstorm should come

Front panel ELREC TERRA unit

The ELREC TERRA unit has the following characteristics:

Rear side of the ELREC TERRA unit

Use of the keyboard:

The master window also displays the following information:

Switch On the unit pressing the “On/Off” button

Highlight “Ves-profiling” ((by ) and then press

6.1 Display options

Reading: Average or Running value of the reception voltage (by-default “Running”)

Voltage: Unsigned or Signed value of the reception voltage (by-default “Unsigned”)

Spacing unit: Meter or Feet (by default “Meter”)

6.2 Acq. Parameters

(+ -) 100% duty cycle: for resistivity measurement and rising chargeability

Injection current waveform required from the transmitter:

Injection current waveform required from the transmitter:

• Number of averaged half cycles (Stacks):

• Maximum error requested: QM max (mV/V): deviation factor of the chargeability

• Tx Para: Iab (mA): value of the current injected by the transmitter

Select “OK” to validate the setup and skip the function.

6.3 Grid Coordinates

• Choose the Array among:

• Define the Positions of the electrodes (depends on the Array)

• Then select “Compute electrodes” to validate and skip the menu

The electrodes position CA CB Pi will be displayed:

- To be able to visualize the Global coordinates, select “Global grid”:

Select “OK” to validate and skip the menu.

The Global grid origin coordinates in UTM will be then displayed

By-default the file will be stored in the “DOC” directory

Then select “Create New” button by and

Select “OK” to validate and skip the function.

6.4 Acquisition Options

Select “Modify” to reach the parameters:

• GMT Time offset (h):

• IP Deviation unit (QM):

- If “GPS PPS stamped” is validated (toggle to 1(green)): the reception voltage

• Save Rs Check in text file: “0” by default

• Store Rs Check with measure: “0” by default

• Run Fieldview before start: 0(grey) means “No” (by default)

• Ask for Tx current before start:

Select “OK” to validate and skip this menu.

Free space: value in GB / total memory (1/95 Gb)

In case of Switch TERRA boxes connected to your unit:

Values can be displayed in mV or in µV (pressing )

This monitor can be displayed for each channel (pressing )

Press to skip this function

Then select “Create New” by and validate by