CPT-Explorer - ENG (Quick Installation Manual)

Manual: CPT-Explorer Data Acquisition Software
Manual for
CPT-Explorer
CPT Data Acquisition Software
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Information and specifications are subject to changes without prior notice.

Introduction
The CPT-Explorer software is designed to register Cone Penetration Test measures. Years of
experience in the CPT branch provided us the tools to make this application fulfil your demands and
your wishes. CPT-Explorer is based on Microsoft Windows® Technology and updated regularly to
meet the demands of changing international standards. This makes the CPT testing clear and
understandable, and with the built-in E-mail integration it's easy to email a project.
Features of CPT-Explorer
The CPT-Explorer software has the following features:
• Individual CPT's or complete projects can be E-mailed by means of optional GPRS

• Screen scrolling is possible during testing
• Supports both compression type and subtraction type electrical cones
• Supports electrical measuring heads for mechanical CPT
• Registration of 8 channels, freely definable analogue channels
• Alarms, graphs and colours can be selected by the user
• Integrated de-bugger option and functionality test
• Resume test after disruptions
• Integrated project administration
• Load previously saved tests
• Geopoint, GeoMil and APB Gorilla® output data formats selectable for storage, exchange and
process
• Possibility to enlarge or compress graphs during tests
• Possibility to go back to a previous moment while the test keeps running
• Automatic selection of cone type, number of measuring channels, calibration and scale
• Simultaneous recording of the cone signals, such as cone resistance (qc), local sleeve friction
(fs), inclination (X & Y), pore pressure (P), temperature (T), conductivity, etc.
• Registration of the depth, time, test speed, zero-shifts, calibration values
• XY inclinometer display
• Recording and presentation of measured values adjustable from every 10 to every 100 mm
• Automatic generation of diary files
• On-screen display of measured values (numerically or graphically) during CPT testing
procedure either against time or against depth
• The last 6 to 24 meters are always on screen during CPT testing
• During CPT testing up to 8 analogue and 4 digital channels can be recorded and presented
simultaneously
• System warnings for reaching maximum load on cone, maximum inclination and maximum
zero-shift. Maximum levels can be entered by the user. System can trigger a visual alarm or
send a signal to a shut-off relay for stopping the CPT procedure
• Automatic compensation for heave or slipping of the push-and-pull clamp
• Preliminary test results can be seen on screen or printed in the field (with an optional printer)

Technical Requirements
The system requirements for the CPT-Explorer software are as follows:
• Microsoft® Windows® 7 or more recent recommended

• Intel® Pentium or AMD processor of at least 500 MHz
• 256MB RAM internal memory (512MB RAM recommended)
• Graphical display card with support for 1024 x 768 x 32-bit colour
• USB slot
• GSM modem to use the E-mail functions
• Inkjet or laser printer for printing functionality

Software License
End-user license agreement for CPT-Explorer. Important: Please read the terms and conditions of this
license agreement carefully before continuing with the installation of this software package.
End-User License Agreement ("EULA") is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a
single entity) and Gouda Geo-Equipment B.V.. for the CPT-Explorer software identified above which
may include associated software components, media, printed materials, and "online" or electronic
documentation.
By installing, or otherwise using the CPT-Explorer software, you agree to be bound by the terms of this
EULA. This license agreement represents the entire agreement concerning the program between you
and Gouda Geo-Equipment B.V., (referred to as "licenser"), and it supersedes any prior proposal,
representation, or understanding between the parties. If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA,
do not install or use the CPT-Explorer software.
The CPT-Explorer software is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well
as other intellectual property laws and treaties.
1 Grant of License
The CPT-Explorer software is licensed as follows:
(a) Installation and Use; Gouda Geo-Equipment B.V. grants you the right to install and use 1 copy of
the CPT-Explorer software on your computer running a validly licensed copy of the operating system
for which the CPT-Explorer software was designed (e.g., Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, 8,
10).
2 Description of Other Rights and Limitations

(a) Maintenance of Copyright Notices; You must not remove or alter any copyright notices on any and
all copies of the CPT-Explorer software.
(b) Distribution; You may not distribute registered copies of the CPT-Explorer software to third parties.
(c) Prohibition on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation, and Disassembly; You may not reverse
engineer, decompile, or disassemble the CPT-Explorer software, except and only to the extent that
such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this limitation.
(d) Rental; You may not rent, lease, or lend the CPT-Explorer software to third parties.
(e) Support Services; Gouda Geo-Equipment B.V. may provide you with support services and software
updates related to the CPT-Explorer software ("Support Services"). Any supplemental software code
provided to you as part of the Support Services shall be considered part of the CPT-Explorer software
and subject to the terms and conditions of this EULA.
(f) Compliance with Applicable Laws; You must comply with all applicable laws regarding the use of
the CPT-Explorer software.
3 Termination
Without prejudice to any other rights, Gouda Geo-Equipment B.V. may terminate this EULA if you fail
to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA. In such event, you must destroy all copies of the
CPT-Explorer software in your possession.
4 Copyright
All title, including but not limited to copyrights, in and to the CPT-Explorer software and any copies
thereof are owned by Gouda Geo-Equipment B.V. or its suppliers. All title and intellectual property
rights in and to the content which may be accessed through use of the CPT-Explorer software is the

property of the respective content owner and may be protected by applicable copyright or other
intellectual property laws and treaties. This EULA grants you no rights to use such content. All rights
not expressly granted are reserved by Gouda Geo-Equipment B.V.
5 No Warranties
Gouda Geo-Equipment B.V. expressly disclaims any warranty for the CPT-Explorer software. The
CPT-Explorer software is provided 'As Is' without any express or implied warranty of any kind,
including but not limited to any warranties of merchantability, non-infringement, or fitness of a
particular purpose. Gouda Geo-Equipment B.V. does not warrant or assume responsibility for the
accuracy or completeness of any information, text, graphics, links or other items contained within the
CPT-Explorer software. Gouda Geo-Equipment B.V. makes no warranties respecting any harm that
may be caused by the transmission of a computer virus, worm, time bomb, logic bomb, or other such
computer program. Gouda Geo-Equipment B.V. further expressly disclaims any warranty or
representation to Authorized Users or to any third party.
6 Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Gouda Geo-Equipment B.V. be liable for any damages (including, without limitation,
lost profits, business interruption, any kind of damage or lost information) rising out of 'Authorized
Users' use of or inability to use the CPT-Explorer software, even if Gouda Geo-Equipment B.V. has
been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event will Gouda Geo-Equipment B.V. be liable
for loss of data or for indirect, special, incidental, consequential (including lost profit), or other
damages based in contract, tort or otherwise. Gouda Geo-Equipment B.V.. shall have no liability with
respect to the content of the CPT-Explorer software or any part thereof, including but not limited to
errors or omissions contained therein, libel, infringements of rights of publicity, privacy, trademark
rights, business interruption, personal injury, loss of privacy, moral rights or the disclosure of
confidential information

Installation
The CPT-Explorer software can be installed on your computer by clicking on the link you will receive
by E-mail or the link below:
https://www.gouda-geo.com/products/services/no-cat/software-downloads
and select “CPT-Explorer data acquisition software for CPT testing (Multi language version)”
The installation procedure is highly automated and straightforward. During the installation, you can
choose for either the English, French, German or Dutch version.
For future support and easy access, it is strongly recommended to install CPT-Explorer in its default
folder, namely C:\program files (x86)/CPT-Explorer. However, this is not mandatory.
The software license (a 16 digit code) can be obtained from Gouda Geo-Equipment B.V. by sending
us the correct ID of your computer. This ID can be found in the pop-up dialog screen that opens up
when starting CPT-Explorer. This code consists of 8 numbers and letters. Based on this code we will
generate the official software license, which we will send you immediately by E-mail or Whatsapp.
The license code can be copied in the pop-up screen. Now you have fully access to the CPT-Explorer
software.
Make sure to select the preferred language before continuing.
NOTE 1:
We assume here that the program is installed in the recommended default directory. A license file is
always valid until the end of the year. A new license file will be sent to you automatically for each
license you have.

Main Screen
When starting up CPT-Explorer, the following main screen will be displayed on screen:
At the top left the button "Start CPT" is displayed, but before starting the CPT test, first all settings
must be personalised. All settings will be described in the next chapter.
At the top right the button "Information" is displayed. This shows the actual version of the software and
the validity period of the software license.

With the button "Projects" all previously completed CPT tests can be viewed back on the screen.
Multiple CPT's can be opened at the same time to make it easy to compare the CPT test results.
The button "Instruments" opens a new window with all stored calibration files of the CPT instruments
like electric (piezo-)cones and electrical measuring heads etc. A new calibration file can be saved by
copying it from the USB stick that came with the instrument.
In the next chapter all settings will be described and explained which is necessary to personalize the
software to your personal specifications.

Settings
Before starting a CPT test first all settings must be checked and adjusted to your personal
specifications. Under the tab "Settings" you will find 5 different submenu's which are defined as:
- Basic settings
- Hardware settings
- Email settings
- Output-formats and storage
- Graph settings
Basic Settings
In the submenu "Basic Settings" the preferred language can be selected. At this moment CPT
Explorer is available in 4 languages but we are adding more languages in the near future. At this
moment only English, French, German and Dutch are available.
In the next fields your company name can be stored and all the information and properties of the CPT
rig. Automatically the CPT-Explorer software will write these properties in each individual CPT data
file. All this information is necessary to fulfil the requirements of ISO-22476.

Hardware Settings
The datalogger must be connected to the computer by means of a comport connection. Select the
COM port of your computer providing the connection with the datalogger (e.g. the CPT-Logger). The
software will automatically detect the relevant Comport connection.
The encoder, that synchronises the CPT data with depth, generates a certain number of pulses per
cm. Check the manual of the relevant encoder type to find the number of pulses corresponding with 1
cm displacement. In general that’s 10 pulses per 1 cm. However in some cases encoders generates 5
or 20 pulses/cm. In case of doubt, please check the depth by making a 1 meter CPT push and check
the depth figure in the CPT graph.
The depth encoder recognizes the direction of rotation. In most cases the depth encoder is mounted at
the top of the penetrometer pusher ("Top" position). In case the depth value shows negative figures
during a CPT test, please select the other mounting position ("Bottom").

Email Settings
It is possible to send the CPT test results to another person by E-mail. In case you wish to send CPT
test results by Email, you need to enter the relevant Email settings of your provider. Please consult
your IT-manager and internet provider to receive these data and enter the right settings.

Output-Formats and Storage
CPT-Explorer can generate different output formats. By default all CPT tests data are stored in the so-
called Gouda format which covers all data to fulfil the requirements of ISO-22476. The existing output
formats are not fully compliant with ISO-22476, however CPT Explorer can still store the CPT data in
existing (non-compliant) output formats. Here you can select in which other format you will save the
CPT data.
CPT-Explorer generates the following output-formats:

• Gouda-format (ISO-22476 compliant)
• GEF (non-compliant with ISO-22476)
• 0&1 (non-compliant with ISO-22476)
• Gorilla (non-compliant with ISO-22476)
When selecting other output formats, please always select per default the Gouda-format too. In case
of any problems with the computer we can always support you better by using the Gouda-format.
In case you opt to have the data stored in the Gorilla format as well, you’ll have to specify the data
saving interval. By default, this is done every 1 cm, but you can also opt for a resolution of 1 data line
per 2 cm. CPT-Explorer also offers you the possibility to save a filtered version of the Gorilla file.
It is possible to change the directory where calibration files of electric cones / measuring heads are
stored. It is recommended to use the default directory.
It is possible to change the directory where the CPT test data (which comprises of several files) are
stored. It is recommended to use the default directory.

Graph Settings
It is possible to select the default graph scale; this could be either 5, 10 or 15 meters.
It is possible to change the background colour and the colour of the grid.

Instruments
In the main screen the menu "Instruments" can be selected to enter the instruments library.
CPT-Explorer has a comprehensive functionality, where calibration files of electric cones and
measuring heads can be saved; this is the so-called cone calibration library. The calibration files of all
electric cones en measuring heads ever used in combination with this CPT-Explorer version are saved
in this library, unless the user deletes them himself.
Using the cone calibration library, it is really easy to select the right calibration file, to add new
calibration files or to amend existing files in case the relevant measuring instrument has been re-
calibrated. The cone calibration library also offers the possibility to make changes in already saved
calibration files.
To copy the calibration file form the USB stick to the computer, simply press the button "Check USB
device for calibration files". The software automatically makes a copy and adds the calibration file of
the instrument to the list. Select the right instrument by ticking the selection in the left column. In the
right part of the screen, all characteristics of the instrument will be displayed, please check the values
with the certificate to confirm the latest calibration data.

Start CPT
After pressing the "Start CPT" button, the input screen for the CPT test is shown. In this screen all
information about the next CPT test to be done can be entered. In the left part all information
regarding the project can be described, especially the project number and the CPT number. CPT-
Explorer automatically generates the file name based on this project number and CPT number. Please
describe all other information about the test in the available fields. Please select whether a friction
reducer is used or not.
In case of using a piezocone CPT-Explorer offers you the possibility to use it with or without the pore
pressure data. The position of the filter ring can be selected (normally this is position u2). In case this
screen displays the wrong instrument, you click the "Instruments" tab and immediately you can select
a different instrument (see previous paragraph).
Please select the right coordinate system and reference level and the right geotechnical standard to
which the CPT test will be done. Finally describe the pre-drill depth.
All information described in this window will be stored digitally in the Gouda-format of the CPT test.

Continue the CPT test by pressing the "Next" button. The software will ask for the confirmation that
your instruments is still according the specification. The CPT operator must confirm this by pressing
"Yes".
Now the software will measure the so called "zero reading". It is important to do this while your
instrument is in unloaded position (above ground level). Press the button "zero reading" for saving the
zero readings in the file. In case the zero reading deviates more than 5% full scale from the original
calibration value, the value will turn red. In that case you need to use and select another instrument.
The instrument does not comply the ISO-22476 standard and cannot be used. Please send the cone
back to us for repair and recalibration.
In case all values are within the range of 5%, you can continue the CPT test. The software asks you to
move the cone to ground level. Press "OK" after the cone tip is put to ground level to start the depth
registration from the right reference level.
By pressing "OK" the software continues to the CPT graph screen to start the actual CPT test.

CPT graph
The CPT graph consists of 2 or more different columns to draw the graph for each channel. An electric
piezocone will show the following graphs:
- Cone tip resistance qc
- Local friction fs
- Pore pressure u
- Friction ratio Rf
- Inclination I
Below the graphs the actual values of each channel are displayed. Below these values you will find
the project information and the instrument selected as well as date and time of the CPT.
In the right corner the CPT speed is shown and the top view of the inclination.
While doing the CPT test, the graphs will be drawn for each channel. When the required depth has
been reached, the CPT test can be stopped by pressing "Stop CPT". The software asks for
confirmation of stopping the test:
By pressing "Yes" the CPT test will stop and no further data will be recorded.

A new display pops up on which you can select the reason why the CPT test was stopped. The default
reason is "End depth reached" but you are able to select different standard reasons. Additional
information can be written in the text field below. In case casing tubes are used during the CPT test,
the right length can be written. Again all this information is stored digitally in the CPT file.
The CPT sounding tubes can be retrieved out of the soil until the electric cone or other instrument is
hanging freely above ground level. Now you can do the second zero reading to check the instrument
at the end of the test.

The software will check whether the instrument has been stable during the test. Once the zero drift
has been too big, the % value will turn red. Press "zero reading" to record the zero reading in the file.
When a backup file is required (see Output formats and Storage) the software will ask for the USB
stick. Please put the USB stick in the slot of the computer and press "OK"
The CPT test is now stored in the computer as well as on the USB stick. The CPT test is ready.

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Manual: CPT-Explorer Data Acquisition Software

CPT Data Acquisition Software

Gouda Geo-Equipment B.V. ● www.gouda-geo.com ● tel. +31(0)715 318 475 page 1

Information and specifications are subject to changes without prior notice.

The CPT-Explorer software has the following features:

• Individual CPT's or complete projects can be E-mailed by means of optional GPRS

Gouda Geo-Equipment B.V. ● www.gouda-geo.com ● tel. +31(0)715 318 475 page 2

Information and specifications are subject to changes without prior notice.

The system requirements for the CPT-Explorer software are as follows:

• Microsoft® Windows® 7 or more recent recommended

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Information and specifications are subject to changes without prior notice.

2 Description of Other Rights and Limitations

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Information and specifications are subject to changes without prior notice.

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Information and specifications are subject to changes without prior notice.

Make sure to select the preferred language before continuing.

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Output-Formats and Storage

CPT-Explorer generates the following output-formats:

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