This quick start guide will help you setup and use your GAIA-FIELD Gravimeter.

Topics Covered

1. First start, Battery Charge and Install
2. Power Up and Standby
3. Wi-Fi Connectivity
4. Create a Project and Take Measurements
5. Data Analysis & Export

First Start

• GAIA-FIELD may arrive with discharged batteries
• Remove a battery and charge for ~30 minutes in the supplied Inspired Energy Smart Charger
• Raise the battery compartment lock to remove or replace batteries
• Re-install the battery and power up the unit with a long press on Power Button
• Connect the Dell Charger to the GAIA-FIELD Power USB – GAIA-FIELD will charge both batteries
• Leave the GAIA-FIELD for >6 hours to warm up and stabilize

NOTE: The Dell charger will NOT power up and charge the device batteries if they are fully drained.

Power Up and Standby

• Power On / Off using a long  (>3 s) press on the power button
• Enable or disable standby mode with a short (<3 s) press on the power button
• Full power up cycle takes 1-2 minutes

WARNING: The GAIA-FIELD requires 12 hours warm up time before stable measurements can be achieved

Wi-Fi Connectivity

• Scan the ‘Connect’ QR code to save the Wi-Fi connection
• Ensure your smart device is connected to the correct Wi-Fi eg GAIA <Serial>
• Scan the Control QR code or enter http://192.168.9.1 to control the GAIA-FIELD via WiFI
• Enter http://192.168.8.1 to control the GAIA-FIELD via USB-C connection
• Multiple smart devices can connect to a single GAIA-FIELD

NOTE: Each GAIA-FIELD has a unique Wi-Fi connection

Start a Project

• Start a new project or load an existing project to take measurements via the Home menu
• Enter your Lat / Long and Elevation – which are used for tidal corrections
• Use the Project Settings menu to change station time and project location data if required

Calibrate your device (Calibration Menu)

• Once thermally stable (>6hrs), and with the unit in and stable a quiet location go to Calibration Menu and select Start Tilt Calibration (~7 mins).
• Once complete click Apply Tilt Cal
• Next perform a Drift Calibration (6-12 hours). Place the unit stable and quiet during calibration
• Stop the Drift Cal with the stop button and select Calculate Drift Calibration
• Confirm suitable calibration and click Apply Drift Cal

Take a Gravity Measurement

Export Data using the Export buttons below the results table. The exported data is downloaded directly to your device in CSV format

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