for all Multi-Electrode and Manual Modes Up to 10 Adjustable IP Windows
2D/3D Resistivity & IP Tomography
VES, RP, SP Measurements
Active Multi-Electrode Cables
Passive Cables with Switch Box Roll-Along Possibility
Easy Operation Data Download via RS232 or USB Port Supply from 12 V Battery or AC/DC Convertor
Applications: groundwater exploration, geotechnical investigation, monitoring of dams and dikes, environmental studies, geological survey, mineral prospecting, archaeology, detecting of cavities and buried objects, underwater, marine, borehole and cross-hole measurements. ARES Traditional single channel resistivity & IP system equipped with a variety of smart and economic accessories. One ruggedized weatherproof unit integrates transmitter with receiver and control unit completed with rich software support for many measuring methods.
ARES - Technical Specifications
Transmitter Power up to 850 W Current up to 5 A (24 bit resolution) Voltage 2000 Vp-p (actually applied voltage automatically optimizes level of measured potential) full electronic protection, energy efficiency up to 91%, passive cooling without ventilation holes Receiver Input voltage range ⫾5 Vp-p (24 bit resolution), ⫾10 Vp-p optionally Input impedance 20 M⍀ Mains frequency filtering 50 or 60 Hz selectable notch filter
Measuring methods 2D/3D Multi-Electrode Resistivity and IP Tomography
VES – Vertical Electrical Sounding (resistivity and IP) RP – Resistivity and IP Profiling SP – Self Potential cross-hole tomography
automatic calibration automatic pulse cycling and checking of measured values easy interruption and continuation of measurement capability of profile prolongation by means of multi-electrode cable rolling Total accuracy better than 1% (typically) IP - Induced Polarization (Chargeability) up to 10 adjustable IP-windows, each max. 30 s, step 20 / 16.66 ms Pulse 0.3 s – 30 s, step 0.1 s SP compensation constant and linearly varying SP cancellation Stacking manual or automatic (with self-adaptive setting) adjustable optimum measured voltage and maximum acceptable measurement error Stored values position of the measured point, output current, input voltage, SP, apparent resistivity, standard deviation, chargeability with standard deviation for up to 10 IP windows Number of electrodes max. 200 in one array
Control unit easy-control system
alphanumeric keyboard, large LCD display measuring system can be upgraded via internet safety switch Memory 16 Mbit, up to 100 files, 70000 readings PC Interface RS232 and USB PC software provides data download and export for processing programs (RES2DINV / RES3DINV, Surfer, IPI2WIN and others) as well as upload of measuring procedures Power supply 12 V car battery or 12 V attachable battery pack, 12 V electronic power supply, AC/DC adapter for office Connectors for PC, battery and a universal one for all measuring accessories (Multi-Electrode Cable, VES-Adapter, Switch box), current and potential sockets Dimensions 15 x 21 x 40 cm Weight 5.9 kg Ambient conditions -10°C to +50°C, weatherproof
Standard Accessories: Optional accessories:
• Transport case • Multi-electrode cable sections - active and passive • T-piece (for connection of multi-electrode cable sections • Switch box (attachable 48-line adapter) for passive multi-electrode cables and cables for current and potential electrodes) • 12 V attachable battery pack with fast 3-stage battery charger • Cable for external 12 V battery (protective) • 12 V electronic power supply • AC/DC adapter (for all countries) • VES-adapter (for 5 pairs of potential electrodes) • RS232 and USB cables • Cable reels • PC software ARES (MS Windows based) • Stainless steel electrodes, non-polarizable electrodes • User manual • Processing software for 2D/3D inversion, mapping and VES interpretation
With reservations for changes
ARES Accessories
Active Multi-Electrode Cable
MCS5
Switch Box (48 lines) for Passive Multi-
Electrode Cables
Passive Multi-Electrode Cable
MCC5 VES Adapter
Recommended measuring sets for resistivity & IP tomography
These configured sets are offered at discounted prices.
Economy set with 48-line switch box (for 48 electrodes) - RES1-ECONOMY
ARES + 48-line switch box + 1 pair of connectors for user cables
Schematic configuration (with user cables) Possible expansion
Single channel system for use with own multielectrode cables (electrically compatible with ARES transmitter) allows performing basic 2D, 3D, borehole and static water level measurements. Passive cable set with 48 electrodes - RES2-PASSIVE ARES + 48-line switch box + 4 pcs of MCC5 passive cables (each with 12 outlets at 5 m spacing on the reel)
4 pcs
Schematic configuration Possible expansion
Single channel system for 2D, 3D survey (with limited roll along ability).
Active cable set with 48 electrodes - RES3-ACTIVE
ARES + 6 pcs of MCS5 active cables (each with 8 outlets at 5 m spacing, 2 plastic transport boxes, each with 3 cables)
6 pcs 2 pcs
Schematic configuration Possible expansion
Single channel lightweight system for 2D, 3D survey with optimized current and potential lines and easy roll along possibility.
VES set - RES7-VES
ARES + VES cables (2 x 500 m current, 2 x 100 m potential on the reels)
2 pcs 2 pcs
Simplest set for VES (vertical electrical sounding).
General Accessories
Battery Pack
Current Cable Reel
Potential Cable Reel
12 V Electronic Power Supply
Non-Polarizable Electrode
ARES Set in Transport Case
Stainless Steel Electrodes
Supported Ways of Measurement
3D Imaging Borehole-Borehole and Borehole-Surface Surveys
