ABEM Terrameter SAS 1000

ABEM Terrameter SAS 1000

The ABEM Terrameter SAS 1000 – a geophysical instrument suitable for multiple VES (vertical electrical sounding)  applications.

ABEM Terrameter SAS 1000 is a highly competent Resistivity/IP system suitable for many different types of applications. By measuring both resistivity and IP simultaneously it minimizes expensive field time and it is expandable with a variety of accessories.

ROBUST AND DURABLE DESIGN ABEM

Terrameter SAS 1000 is designed for demanding field work in tough conditions and has been well proven during years of field work in all parts of the world. Its cast aluminium casing is rugged and robust, yet light and easy to carry, and meets the IEC IP 66 standard.

EASY WORKFLOW

An intuitive user interface makes the ABEM Terrameter SAS 1000 easy to operate and measured data is exported and handled with the SAS Utility Software which also manages protocols and export of data to the most common interpretation software formats.

HIGH POWER CURRENT TRANSMITTER ABEM

Terrameter SAS 1000 comprises a powerful built-in constant current transmitter that runs on either a clip-on batte

EXPANDABLE

A variety of accessories makes the Terrameter SAS 1000 capable to perform VES, 2D and 3D imaging as well as borehole logging surveys.

HIGH QUALITY RECEIVER EASY WORKFLOW

An intuitive user interface makes the ABEM Terrameter SAS 1000 easy to operate and measured data is exported and handled with the SAS Utility Software which also manages protocols and export of data to the most common interpretation software formats. EXPANDABLE A variety of accessories makes the Terrameter SAS 1000 capable to perform VES, 2D and 3D imaging as well as borehole logging surveys. The input channel is galvanically isolated and combined with a high resolution receiver which provides an excellent dynamic range.

Specification

Receiver

Isolation

  • Input channel is galvanically separated

Input Voltage Range

  • + / – 400 V

Input Impedance

  • 10 MOhm minimum

Precision

  • Better than 0.1 % (in the range 4 – 200 ohm at 1 s integration

Accuracy

  • 1 % typical

Resolution

  • Theoretical 30 nV

Dynamic range

  • Up to 140 dB plus 64 dB automatic gain (at 1 s integration)

Automatic

  • ranging + /- 2.5 V + / – 10 V + / – 400 V

Measuring

Resistivity

  • YES

SP

  • YES

IP

  • YES

Current pulse length

  • from 0.1 s to 4 s
  • User selectable

IP Windows

  • Up to ten time windows

IP integration

  • interval Up to 8 s

Transmitter

Output power

  • 100 W

Current transmission

  • True Current Transmitter

Output Current Accuracy

  • Better than 0.5 % at 100 mA

Output Current

  • 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 mA (operator set or auto ranging)

Maximum Output Voltage

  • +/- 400 V (800 V peak-to-peak)

Cycle type in resistivity mode

  • Plus-Minus-Minus-Plus

Cycle type in IP mode

  • Plus-Zero-Minus-Zero

General

Casing

  • Rugged Aluminium case meets IEC IP 66

Computer

  • PC compatible

Display

  • LCD, 200 x 64 pixels, 8 lines of 40 characters

I / O ports

  • Multifunction connector with current and potential including RS232 communication for external devices as PC, LOG and Imaging
  • Banana connectors for current and potential

External devices

  • Lund Imaging System, SAS LOG

Memory Capacity

  • More than 1 500 000 readings

Power

  • Optional Clip-on rechargeable power pack or external 12V DC through SAS-EBA

Dimensions (W x L x H)

  • 105 x 325 x 270 mm with SAS-EBA

Weight

  • 5.1 kg

Ambient Temperature

  • Range – 5°C to + 50°C operating

Accessories

Multi-electrode Survey Systems for 2D & 3D LUND

Resistivity & IP Imaging

  • A centrally switched system for automatic resistivity, IP profiling and vertical imaging.

Borehole logging (SAS LOG 300 logging unit)

  • Cable length
    • 300 m
  • Cable markings
    • Every meter
  • Probe diameter
    • 40 mm
  • Weight (200 m)
    • 15 kg
  • Dimensions (W x L x H)
    • 330 x 750 x 225 mm
  • Survey modes and ranges:
  • 16” short normal\
    • 0.05 – 100 000 ohmm
  • 64” long normal
    • 0.5 – 100 000 ohmm
  • 18 feet lateral
    • 0.5 – 100 000 ohmm
  • Fluid resistivity cell
    • 0.05 – 100 000 ohmm
  • Self Potential
    • 0.05 – 1000 mV
  • Temperature
    • 0°C to + 60°C
  • Temperature precision
    • +/- 0.01°C (0 – 20°C) +/- 0.1°C (20 – 60°C)
  • Temperature accuracy
    • +/- 1°C Water level indication

Standard field equipment

ABEM Terrameter SAS 1000 33 0021 30

includes:

  • One SAS 1000 Receiver / Transmitter unit
  • One RS232 Cable (9 pin D-sub)
  • One SAS-EBA External Battery Adapter
  • One SAS 1000 Software kit
  • One SAS 1000 Documentation kit

S & W sounding cable set 33 0012 40

includes:

  • 2 x 250 m cable on reel
  • 2 x 750 m cable on reel
  • 4 x interconnect cable
  • 4 x crocodile clip
  • Transport plywood box

Stainless steel electrode 33 0012 61

Non-polarizable electrode 33 0015 79

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