ARESII User Manual V1.3en

User manual v 1.
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Contents
1 SAFETY RULES ......................................................6
2 BASIC INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................7
2.1 Theory ......................................................................................... 7
2.2 Methods of geo-electrical measurement ................................. 10

2.2.1 VES – vertical electrical sounding......................................... 10
2.2.2 RP – resistivity profiling ........................................................ 12
2.2.3 SP – self-potential measurement............................................ 13
2.2.4 2D – multi-electrode measurement ........................................ 14
2.2.5 3D – multi-electrode measurement ........................................ 16
2.2.6 Cross borehole (BB), Borehole-surface (BS) measurement .. 17
2.2.7 USD – user defined measurement ......................................... 18
2.2.8 GPS continual measurement .................................................. 18
2.2.9 Time monitoring measurement .............................................. 19
2.3 Measuring parameters ............................................................. 20

2.3.1 Measuring position ................................................................ 20
2.3.2 Measuring method ................................................................. 26
2.3.3 Position of multi-electrode cable, roll-along ......................... 34
2.3.4 Measured zone shape ............................................................. 38
2.3.5 Measurement density ............................................................. 39
2.3.6 S-min, S-max ......................................................................... 39
2.3.7 Pulse length, IP windows ....................................................... 40
2.3.8 Measurement optimization .................................................... 42
2.3.9 Scheduling of the measurement (time monitoring)................ 43
2.4 Instrument and accessories ..................................................... 44
2.5 Connection device and accessories .......................................... 48

2.5.1 Power supply ......................................................................... 48
2.5.2 GPS receiver .......................................................................... 50
2.5.3 Single wire current and potential cables, infinite electrodes .. 52
2.5.4 Multi-electrode cable, VES and VES&Profiling adapter ...... 53
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2.5.5 Adapter for passive multi-conductor cables II ....................... 55
2.5.6 Electrodes .............................................................................. 56
2.5.7 Parallel connection of several ARES II units ......................... 57
2.6 Basic operation of the instrument ........................................... 58

2.6.1 Switching ON ........................................................................ 58
2.6.2 Switching OFF ....................................................................... 60
2.6.3 Backlight and display contrast ............................................... 60
2.6.4 Select from menu ................................................................... 60
2.6.5 Fill in a form .......................................................................... 61
2.6.6 Number Input ......................................................................... 61
2.6.7 Text Input............................................................................... 61
3 MEASUREMENT .................................................. 62
3.1 New Measurement Creation .................................................... 62

3.1.1 The example of setting parameters for 2D measurement ....... 65
3.1.2 Parameters for 2D and USD multi-cable measurement ......... 70
3.1.3 Parameters for 3D multi-cable measurement ......................... 72
3.1.4 Parameters for VES measurement ......................................... 74
3.1.5 Parameters for resistivity profiling (RP) ................................ 76
3.1.6 Parameters for self-potential measurement (SP) .................... 77
3.1.7 Parameters for Cross borehole (BB) measurement ................ 78
3.1.8 Parameters for Borehole – surface (BS) measurement .......... 80
3.1.9 Parameters for GPS continual measurement .......................... 82
3.2 Measurement continuation ...................................................... 84
3.3 Measurement ............................................................................ 86

3.3.1 Resistivity profiling (RP) and self-potential (SP) .................. 86
3.3.2 Vertical electrical sounding (VES) ........................................ 89
3.3.3 Multi-electrode cable (2D, 3D, USD, BB, BS) ...................... 93
3.3.4 GPS continual measurement ................................................ 104
3.3.5 Measured values screens ...................................................... 108
3.3.6 Activation of parallel connection of ARES II units ............. 114
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4 INSTRUMENT SETTINGS AND MEMORY

MANAGEMENT ................................................... 115
4.1 FILE TOOLS .......................................................................... 115

4.1.1 2D / USD file edit ................................................................ 115
4.1.2 Deleting of a file .................................................................. 118
4.1.3 Deleting of all data files ....................................................... 119
4.1.4 Device memory format ........................................................ 119
4.1.5 Saving stored files into USB-Flash disc .............................. 120
4.2 Basic information about the device ....................................... 122
4.3 Settings .................................................................................... 123
5 PC SOFTWARE FOR DATA TRANSFER........... 125
5.1 Description of the software .................................................... 125

5.1.1 Software installation ............................................................ 125
5.1.2 Main window of the software .............................................. 125
5.1.3 Software settings – Options ................................................. 129
5.1.4 Associated file types ............................................................ 130
5.1.5 Data file structure ................................................................ 131
5.2 Device memory operation ...................................................... 134

5.2.1 Data downloading ................................................................ 134
5.2.2 Measuring method uploading .............................................. 134
5.2.3 Firmware upgrade ................................................................ 135
5.3 Measured data export ............................................................ 136

5.3.1 Conversion of the .bin file to ASCII file ............................. 136
5.3.2 Export data into the interpretive program ............................ 136
5.4 Remote communication with the device ............................... 141

5.4.1 Communication with the device .......................................... 141
5.5 Remote control of the device ................................................. 145
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6 CREATING OF USER DEFINED SETS .............. 150

6.1 Measuring set for VES - *.vss ................................................ 154
6.1.1 Example of *.vss prescription .............................................. 155
6.2 Measuring set for 2D and 3D - *.mcs .................................... 156

6.2.1 Example of *.mcs prescription............................................. 157
6.3 Measuring set for USD - *.uss .............................................. 158
6.4 Measuring set for BB - *.bbs ................................................ 158
6.5 Measuring set for BS - *.bss .................................................. 159

6.5.1 Example of *.bss prescription .............................................. 160
7 MEASURING CABLES AND ACCESSORIES ... 161
7.1 Standard accessories .............................................................. 161
7.2 Active Multi-conductor Cables ............................................. 162

7.2.1 ME II/10 disassembly procedure ......................................... 165
7.2.2 ME II/10 assembly procedure .............................................. 165
7.3 Passive Multi-conductor Cables ............................................ 166
7.4 Adapter for Passive Multi-Conductor Cables ...................... 167

7.4.1 Single-channel adapter (48 Channel Switch Box) ............... 167
7.4.2 Ten-channel adapter (48 Channel Switch Box II) ................ 170
7.5 Current and Potential Cable Reels ....................................... 171
7.6 Stainless steel electrodes......................................................... 172
7.7 Non-polarizable electrodes .................................................... 172
7.8 Battery pack ............................................................................ 173
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7.9 AC / DC converter .................................................................. 173
7.10 VES adapter ............................................................................ 174
7.11 RS232 set for remote control ................................................. 175
7.12 Radio set for remote control .................................................. 176
8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................... 177
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1 Safety Rules
During the measurement there is a high voltage on electrodes!
The instrument is to be operated only by one responsible and qualified

person that is demonstrably acquainted with its function, and has
adequate qualification according to the relevant laws. Only this person
can be entrusted with the key for unblocking of the safety STOP
button. This is to be done right before the start of the measurement.
The duties of the responsible person are as follows:

 To ensure that the main switch is off during any manipulation with the
instrument and all the time except the time of measurement!!!!
 Before each start of the measurement:
To check the instrument and the accessories used. If some damage is
discovered, the measurement must not be carried out!!!!
To arrange a clear way of communication between the persons
involved in the measurement and to mark the area of the measurement
by the warning plates (or another signs) according to the relevant laws
of the particular country.
To ensure, that the electrodes are neither in touch nor in the vicinity of
any conductive objects.
 To monitor continuously all the area of measurement. To ensure that
neither persons nor animals come to the vicinity of measuring
electrodes. If a person or animal approach the measuring system, the
responsible person has to stop the measurement by pressing the STOP
button.
In case of necessity any person can press the red main switch and thus
disconnect the measuring electrodes from the power supply!
In case of nonobservance of these safety precautions, the producer

is not responsible for security of persons, animals or property!
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2 Basic Instructions
2.1 Theory
fig. 1 Principle of geo-electrical measurement
Principle of geo-electrical measurement is injecting direct (DC)

current into the measured soil using two current electrodes C1, C2 and
measuring induced potential on two potential electrodes P1 and P2.
Apparent resistivity ρa [Ωm] is calculated from electrode positions, current
and potential by the equation:
V
a  k
I
where ΔV [mV] is measured voltage, I [mA] is current and k is
geometrical factor depending on the individual distance between the
electrodes (fig. 2).
2
k
1 1 1 1
  
rC1P1 rC 2 P1 rC 2 P 2 rC1P 2
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P1 P2
P1 r C1P2
r C1
rC
C1 2P
2
1
2P
rC
C2
fig. 2 General four-electrode array
The geometric factor for subsurface electrodes is different from

that used for surface electrodes. Reflected image of the current electrode C’
is added to the equation:
4
k
1 1
  ...
rC1P1 r 'C1' P1
fig. 3 Reflected image of the current electrode
Three electrode arrays (pole-dipole) and two electrode arrays

(pole-pole) are also used for geo-electrical measurement. Remaining
electrodes, called infinite or remote electrodes, are away enough from those
electrode arrays and their influence can be ignored.
With sufficient number of measured points we can do 1D, 2D, 3D
and also 4D (time monitoring) data processing for imaging of studied
structures.
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Several positive and negative current pulses are measured for
elimination of noise and drift (e.g. influence of artificial and telluric
currents, electrode polarization)
The standard deviation of the measurement δ (St-dev) is calculated
as follows:

1  ( R  R) 2
 100%
R N 1
where R is measured resistance, R is arithmetic mean value and N

is the number of repeated measurements.
Also potential decay curve after switching current off can be

measured. The residual potential (which disappears in tenths of milliseconds
or units of seconds) is measured in several time windows. Those values are
used for calculating of induced polarization (IP) as ratio of measured
potential in a certain IP window and the potential before switching current
off.
U ip
ip[%]  100%
U
I
I
n
U
U Uip
i
pulse 12 3 4 5
IP-windows
fig. 4 Measurement of induced polarization IP
ARES II with its 10-channel receiver allows simultaneous

measurement of several potential responses and thus makes the
measurement faster. 10 channels (from R0 to R9) are measured between
potential electrode couples P1-P2 to P10-P11.
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2.2 Methods of geo-electrical measurement

2.2.1 VES – vertical electrical sounding
This 1D method is used for evaluation of changes of apparent
resistivity and of induced polarization in vertical direction. Thus it is
convenient for measurement on mostly horizontal structures with different
resistivities. Wide range of applications in the frame of geological survey
allows measurement till the depths of hundreds of meters.
Measurement of VES is done on one place with different
measuring depths reached by changing of electrode positions. Typical
measurement is performed with Wenner – Schlumberger array, in which
individual depths are reached by means of increasing distance of current
(resp. potential) electrodes. The result of the measurement is a curve of
apparent resistivity and IP, which is interpreted e.g. by means of software
IPI2WIN. It is possible to assemble several VES into one section as well.
fig. 5 Interpretation of VES – apparent resistivity and IP
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fig. 6 Interpretation of several VES in a section
Measuring of VES is done by prescription, which is uploaded into

device memory.
Accessories necessary for VES measurement:

• 4 electrodes, more for multi-channel measurement. Non-
polarizable electrodes can be used as potential ones.
• 4 single conductor cables (usually on reels) with proper
length, more for multi-channel measurement. The core of
current cables should be at least 1.5 mm2, for cables
length over 1 km recommended core size is 2.5 mm2.
Note: For Schlumberger array the distance of current
electrodes is about 5-6 times greater than depth of
measurement.
• VES & Profiling adapter – only for multi-channel
measurement, which way allows preparing more potential
pairs in advance and then automatic measuring any of
them using the prescription. It is necessary to operate only
the instrument and the current electrodes during the
measurement so multi-channel measurement is more
comfortable and faster than single-channel.
• GPS receiver – optional, not necessary.
• Recommended power source is battery pack or car battery.
• Recommended software for interpreting data is IPI2WIN.
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2.2.2 RP – resistivity profiling

This 2D method serves for mapping of apparent resistivity and
induced polarization at a certain depth below the surface. It is sensitive
especially for vertical boundaries of different resistivities. This way it is
possible to determine conductive (ore bodies, tectonic lines) or non-
conductive (caves, quartz seams) structures or areas with different rocks
(sands, clays).
The measurement is done with chosen electrode configuration
(which determines the depth of the measurement) on a grid of measured
places. The result of the measurement is curve of apparent resistivity and IP
on measured profile (1D), or their map (2D).
Using of multi-channel system, as ARES II, allows measuring of
several depths at once. Those values from different depths can also be
interpreted in 2D or 3D model, e.g. by means of Res2DInv respectively
Res3DInv software.
fig. 7 Interpretation of RP measurement
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Accessories necessary for RP measurement:

• 4 electrodes, more for multi-channel measurement. Non-
polarizable electrodes can be used as potential ones.
• 4 single conductor cables, more for multi-channel
measurement.
• VES & Profiling adapter – needed only for multi-channel
measurement.
• Recommended software for mapping is Surfer, for 2D
(resp. 3D) modeling Res2DInv (resp. Res3DInv).
2.2.3 SP – self-potential measurement

This method serves for investigation of potentials that occur on the
observed line or area without the connection of the current source. Thus it is
possible to get information about chemical pollution plumes
(electrochemical potentials), about raw material deposits (metal ore,
graphite), about leakage and flow direction of underground water (filtering
potentials). This method can be used for industrial purposes like earth
currents and ground corrosiveness evaluation for civil engineering and
pipeline construction or for monitoring of waste dump insulating sheets.
The measurement passes with two potential electrodes only. Usually the
potential against the reference electrode placed on a fixed point (located
usually inside of the measured area) is measured. The result of the
measurement is a curve of electrical potential IP on measured profile (1D),
or a map of it (2D).
Accessories necessary for SP measurement:

• 2 electrodes, recommended are non-polarizable ones.
• 2 single wire cables.
• Recommended software for mapping is Surfer.
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2.2.4 2D – multi-electrode measurement

2D is up-to-date method which uses fully automatic measurement
of sections of apparent resistivity or induced polarization. It allows doing
very detailed investigations of both vertical and horizontal structures and
imaging of objects with different resistivities. There are various measuring
arrays convenient for optimum sensitivity for different kinds of structures
(vertical / horizontal structures, cavities). This method is used e.g. for
determination of geological sections, imaging of fissures, water leakages,
slope deformations and landslides.
For the measurement a multi-electrode cable is needed, whose
number of outlets is grounded on electrodes at regular intervals on straight
line. The device is automatically choosing the electrodes to be used for
measurement by chosen prescription. It is possible to obtain many hundreds
of measured points in an hour. Several times more points can be obtained
using 10-channel ARES II. The result of the measurement is 2D section,
which should be interpreted in proper software (e.g. Res2DInv). It is also
possible to assemble several 2D measurements for interpreting in one 3D
model (so called pseudo 3D measurement).
fig. 8 Interpretation of 2D measurement
Measuring of 2D is done by prescription, which is uploaded into

device memory.
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Accessories necessary for 2D measurement:

• Multi-electrode cable (active or passive version). One
multi-electrode section contains 4 – 12 outlets (depending
on spacing between electrodes). Individual sections can be
connected together up to 60 000 outlets (resp. 200 outlets
of single-channel multi-electrode cable). The total length
of multi-electrode cable determines reachable
measurement depth.
• T-piece (allows connecting the device between any two
active cable sections).
• Electrodes (for all multi-electrode cable outlets).
• O-rings for attaching of the outlets to the electrodes.
• 1 or 2 single conductor cables (usually on reels) with
proper length for infinite electrode connection. They are
necessary only for measurement of pole-dipole and pole-
pole arrays.
• Recommended power source is car battery or AC / DC
converter.
• Recommended software for data interpretation is
Res2DInv (resp. Res3DInv).
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2.2.5 3D – multi-electrode measurement

3D is a method very similar to 2D measurement. The multi-
electrode cable is not laid in a straight line, but in a plane (like a snake). The
method leads to true 3D measurement and also 3D interpretation of studied
area. The result of the measurement is 3D model, which should be
interpreted in proper software (e.g. Res3DInv).
fig. 9 Interpretation of 3D measurement
Accessories necessary for 3D measurement:

• Same as for 2D measurement
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2.2.6 Cross borehole (BB), Borehole-surface (BS)

measurement
BB and BS are methods derived from 2D measurement. By placing
multi-electrode cable into a borehole the precision of the depth in the
interpretation is much better and also the depth of investigation is higher if
size of the surface available for measurement is limited. Typical application
is mapping of geological structure following analyzes of drilling cores.
In BB measurement the multi-electrode cable is put into two
boreholes (the space between boreholes is measured). In BS measurement
only a part of multi-electrode cable is put into one borehole while the rest of
multi-electrode cable is on a surface.
The result of the measurement is 2D section, which should be
interpreted in proper software (e.g. Res2DInv). It is also possible to
assemble several 2D measurements to interpret it as one 3D model (so
called pseudo 3D measurement).
fig. 10 Interpretation of BB measurement
Accessories necessary for BB / BS measurement:

• Same as for 2D measurement, but instead of multi-
electrode cable the switch box with multi-core cable
suitable for borehole measurement has to be used.
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2.2.7 USD – user defined measurement

The USD measurement is suitable for special cases of apparent
resistivity and induced polarization measurement. The measurement is done
using multi-electrode cable. Each measured point is defined separately in
USD (as a difference from other methods, which use multi-electrode cable
and which automatically measure different electrode configurations over the
whole multi-electrode cable).
The apparent resistivity computation expects that the electrodes are
placed in a single row (like 2D multi-cable survey). If the electrodes
configuration is different, the correct apparent resistivity has to be manually
recomputed after data download.
Accessories necessary for USD measurement:

• Same as for 2D measurement
2.2.8 GPS continual measurement

GPS continual measurement is similar to RP measurement. It is a
specific kind of measurement suitable especially for measurement in water.
Special multi-conductor cable is pulled over the water surface.
The simplest type of measurement uses a special multi-conductor
cable (without any switching electronics) which is connected directly to the
ARES main unit. The measurement is done repeatedly using the same
electrode configuration (same multi-conductor cable outlets).
More advanced type of this measurement uses a special multi-
conductor cable with higher number of outlets, which is connected to the
adapter for passive multi-conductor cables. The adapter allows sequential
measuring of more electrode configurations and thus increasing of number
of measured layers. The measurement is done by cyclic repetition of pre-
defined electrode configurations (different multi-conductor cable outlets).
Measured data are stored together with GPS coordinates obtained
from connected GPS receiver.
The result of the measurement is 2D section (a number of
measured depths), which should be interpreted in proper software (e.g.
Res2DInv). The track calculated from GPS movement is used as horizontal
axis in the section.
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Accessories necessary for GPS continual measurement:
• Special multi-electrode cable (array of outlets is pole-

dipole).
• GPS receiver.
• Recommended power source is car battery or AC / DC
converter.
• Recommended software for data interpretation is
Res2DInv (resp. Res3DInv).
fig. 11 Interpretation of GPS continual measurement
2.2.9 Time monitoring measurement

Each measurement, which uses standard multi-electrode cable (2D,
3D, BB, BS, USD) can be done automatically at preset intervals. This
allows monitoring of time changes of apparent resistivity or also of induced
polarization. The device is switched off between individual measurements
so it has zero current consumption from power source. At a time of
scheduled measurement the device is switched on and the measurement is
done fully automatically. The result of the measurement consists of separate
2D or 3D sections, or it is also possible to interpret time measurements
together to evaluate difference between them (e.g. by means of Res2DInv).
It is also possible to use computer to display online information about
device status if the device is equipped with the remote control set (RS232,
Radio, GSM).
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2.3 Measuring parameters

2.3.1 Measuring position
VES, RP and SP
VES, RP and SP measurement passes in a grid of points (profiles,
stations).
You are asked to set P-step, S-step and the position of the first
measured point before beginning of the measurement.
y [m] measured
point
16 15 14 13
9 10 11 12
9
8 7 6 5
P-Step
Profile 1 2 3 4
S-Step
Station
fig. 12 VES, RP and SP positioning
Note: If 10-ch Pole-Dipole array is measured in resistivity profiling

(RP) and if measured data are to be interpreted in 2D or 3D model (by
means of software Res2DInv resp. Res3DInv) it is necessary to choose
S-Step as an integer multiple of coefficient a (a is the distance between
potential electrodes).
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2D and USD
The position of 2D and USD measurement is determined by the
position of the beginning of the profile and by the direction of the profile.
The direction can be chosen from X, Y, -X and -Y.
Other important parameter is the electrode distance and the profile
length. If we are planning to measure several 2D (resp. USD) profiles to
obtain one pseudo 3D profile (2D, resp. USD profiles will be combined) it
is necessary to choose the same electrode distances for all profiles in X
direction, to choose the same electrode distances for all profiles in Y
direction (may vary from electrode distance in X direction) and also to
choose the beginnings of all profiles to fit uniform grid with electrode
positions. The same rule must be kept if several 2D or USD profiles
measured in one line are to be interpreted in Res2DInv software together
(e.g. the second 2D profile can be a continuation of the first one).
Profiles can be numbered for better orientation.
y [m]
Profile direction
90° (Y)
4 180° (-X) 0° (X)
3
270° (-Y)
2
Measured
profile
Y-position
1
Profile No.
5 6 7 8
X-position x [m]
fig. 13 Position of 2D / USD profile
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Electrode spacing
multicable
section
Measured
profile
Profile length
fig. 14 Parameters of 2D / USD profile
3D
The position of 3D measurement is determined by the position of
the beginning of the profile.
Other important parameter is the electrode distance in X and Y
direction and the profile length in X and Y direction. If we are planning to
interpret several 3D profiles together in Res3DInv software it is necessary
to choose the same electrode distance in X and Y direction and also to
choose the beginnings of all profiles to fit uniform grid with electrode
positions.
Electrode spacing X
y [m] multicable
section
Electrode spacing Y
Y-position Profile length
Profile beginning
x [m]
X-position
Profile width
fig. 15 Parameters of 3D profile
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Cross borehole (BB)

The position of Cross borehole measurement is determined by the
position of the first borehole and by the direction to the second borehole.
The direction can be chosen from X, Y, -X and -Y.
Other important parameters are borehole depth, borehole distance
and electrode distance. If a more detailed resolution is required (than the
distance of borehole multi-electrode cable outlets allows) it is possible to
reach result adequate to smaller distance of electrodes by the measurement
procedure similar to procedure of roll-along.
Example of more detailed measurement: The cable outlet’s
distance is 5 m and the required resolution is 1 m. Measurement is done
with Cable spacing = 5 m, Electrode spacing = 1 m. First we will hang the
multi-electrode cable to the 1 m depth and do the measurement then we will
hang the multi-electrode cable to the 2 m depth and do the measurement and
so on up to the last depth 5 m.
Usually both multi-electrode cables in both boreholes are shifted
together. Only in case of maximum required resolution each position of
multi-electrode cable in 2nd borehole can be measured against each position
of multi-electrode cable in 1st position.
Profile direction
ARES II 90° (Y)
adapter
X,Y position 180° (-X) 0° (X)
Profile
direction 270° (-Y)
Borehole cable spacing
Borehole el. distance
1st borehole 2nd borehole

Boreholes depth
Boreholes distance
fig. 16 Parameters of BB profile
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Borehole-Surface (BS)
The position of Borehole-Surface measurement is determined by
the position of the borehole (i.e. the profile beginning) and by the direction
of the profile. The direction can be chosen from X, Y, -X and -Y.
Other important parameters are borehole depth, surface profile
length, borehole electrode distance and surface electrode distance. If a more
detailed resolution is required (than the distance of borehole multi-electrode
cable outlets allows) it is possible to reach result adequate to smaller
distance of electrodes by the measurement procedure similar to procedure of
roll-along.
Example of more detailed measurement: The cable outlet’s
distance is 5 m and the required resolution is 1 m. Measurement is done
with Cable spacing = 5 m, Electrode spacing = 1 m. First we will hang the
multi-electrode cable to the 1 m depth and do the measurement then we will
hang the multi-electrode cable to the 2 m depth and do the measurement,
and so on up to the last depth 5 m.
Profile direction
Profile 90° (Y)
X,Y position direction
180° (-X) 0° (X)
Surface electrode distance 270° (-Y)

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adapter
Borehole cable spacing
Borehole el. distance
Borehole depth
Surface length
fig. 17 Parameters of BS profile
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GPS continual measurement

The multi-conductor cable is pulled by any pulling machine (boat)
during this measurement. The position of the measuring cable is given by
GPS coordinates of the boat, the distance of the closest measuring electrode,
the electrode spacing of the multi-conductor cable, length of the multi-
electrode cable, and also by its orientation (give no reverse with the first
electrode on the far end of the multi-electrode cable, or reverse with the first
electrode on the near end of the cable.
Beginning of the
multi-el. cable
GPS position
(X,Y = 0, 0)
(Electrode spacing)
(Direction of movement)
Infinite electrode (X, Y)
(Cable length) (Last electrode distance)

Y
X
fig. 18 Parameters of GPS cont. measurement (reverse = No)
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2.3.2 Measuring method

We can choose electrode array for each method of measurement
except self-potential measurement (SP). Various measuring arrays are
convenient for optimum sensitivity for different kinds of structures (vertical
/ horizontal structures, cavities).
In case of infinite electrodes are used (pole-dipole, dipole-dipole)
those infinite electrodes are always placed on fixed position outside the
measured profile. Infinite electrodes should be at least 5 times farther than
the maximum current electrode distance of the measured array. Only in that
case the influence of infinite electrodes can be omitted (the error is less than
5 %). In case of impossibility to ensure sufficient distance the positions of
infinite electrodes can be included in calculation of the geometric factor.
Exact geometric factor – The geometric factor is calculated

exactly, positions of infinite electrodes
are included.
Approximate geometric factor – Simplified calculation of
geometric factor, position of infinite
electrodes is not included.
RP
Several preprogrammed electrode arrays can be chosen for
resistivity profiling or also new electrode configuration can be defined.
Basic arrays are preprogrammed as single-channel ones, ie. for
measurement of them 4 electrodes are needed. Each array is given by its
type and parameter a, resp. na. The result of the measurement of basic array
is a curve of apparent resistivity and IP on measured profile (1D), or a map
(2D).
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a a a
C1 P1 P2 C2
Station
fig. 19 Wenner Alpha
a a a
C2 C1 P1 P2
Station
fig. 20 Wenner Beta
a a a
C1 P1 Station C2 P2
fig. 21 Wenner Gamma
na a na
C1 P1 P2 C2
Station
fig. 22 Wenner-Schlumberger
a na a
C2 C1 P1 P2
Station
fig. 23 Dipole-Dipole
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C2 P2
a na
a
Station
C1 P1
fig. 24 Equatorial Dipole-Dipole
na a
Infinite
electrode
C1 P1 P2
Station
C2
(x, y)
fig. 25 Pole-Dipole
a na
Infinite
electrode
P2 P1 C1
Station
C2
(x, y)
fig. 26 Reverse Pole-Dipole
Infinite
electrode
a
Infinite
electrode P2
C1 P1 (x, y)
Station
C2
(x, y)
fig. 27 Pole-Pole
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Infinite
electrode
a
Infinite
electrode C2
P1 P2 (x, y)
Station
C1
(x, y)
fig. 28 Multiple gradient
Besides basic configuration two special arrays can be selected:

- 10-ch Pole-Dipole
- 10-ch General Array
Profile
a a a a na
Station
Pn P3 P2 P1 C1
1
Infinite
electrode Station
C2
(x, y)
fig. 29 10-ch Pole-Dipole
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Use of multi-channel system ARES II allows measuring of several

depths at once. Those values from different depths are also possible to be
interpreted in 2D or 3D model, e.g. by means of Res2DInv respectively
Res3DInv software. For proper interpretation it is necessary to keep the
orientation of the electrodes in the direction of the profile, and also to
choose coefficient na as an integer multiple of coefficient a.
Beside parameters a, na the parameter Dipoles-count is also
defined, which determines the number of channels used for measurement.
Channels from R0 to R9 are measuring potential between electrodes from
P1-P2 to P10-P11.
(dx, dy)
C1
(dx, dy)
(x, y)
P1
(x, y) (dx, dy)
P11
(x, y)
(dx, dy) (dx, dy)

Station (dx, dy)
Pn
C2 P2 (x, y)
(x, y)
(x, y)
fig. 30 10ch General Array
General array is a universal array, which allows to set any

electrodes as infinite (called static) ones or as moveable ones.
Infinite (static) electrode has constant x, y position against the
position Profile = 0, Station = 0.
Moveable electrode is included in the array moved over profile, its
position dx, dy is defined against the point of registration (Profile, Station).
Optionally all or only some channels of the receiver can be
activated.
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2D, 3D, USD, BB, BS

2D, 3D, USD, BB and BS measurements are done according to
a prescription, which is loaded into device memory. There are all necessary
electrodes configurations for automatic measurement over the profile
defined in the prescription. Each prescription contains a definition for
measurement optimized for one-channel and multi-channel measurement,
which use is determined by used type of multi-electrode cable.
“overlap” in the prescription name means that measurement depths
of individual electrode arrays are overlapped.
“HD” in the prescription name means higher density of measured
points for detailed survey. Shown prescription list can be
organized with HD prescriptions at its beginning or at its
end according to your choice (see the chapter Settings).
Prepared prescriptions for Cross Borehole measurement:
C1C2-P1P2.bbs (current dipole in 1st bor., potential dipole in 2nd bor.)
C1P1-C2P2.bbs (current and potential dipoles over both boreholes)
C1-P1P2.bbs (current pole in 1st bor., potential dipole in 2nd bor.)
C1P1-P2.bbs (current pole in 1st bor., potential dipole between bor.)
C1-P1.bbs (current pole in 1st bor., potential pole in 2nd bor.)
Prepared prescriptions for Borehole – Surface measurement:
C1C2-P1P2.bss (current dipole in the borehole, potential dipole on
the surface)
C1P1-C2P2 (HD).bss (current and potential dipoles between the
borehole and the surface in parallel)
Prepared prescriptions for 2D and 3D measurement:
Dip-Dip overlap (HD).mcs (dipole-dipole)
Multiple Gradient (HD).mcs (multiple-gradient)
Pole-Dip overlap (HD).mcs (pole-dipole)
R Pole-Dip overlap (HD).mcs (reverse pole-dipole)
Pole-Pole (HD).mcs (pole-pole)
Schlumb overlap (HD).mcs (Wenner-Schlumberger, overlapped)
Schlumberger (HD).mcs (Wenner-Schlumberger)
Schlumb Inverse (HD).mcs (Wenner-Schlumberger, swapped
current and potential electrodes)
Wenner-Alpha.mcs (Wenner-Alpha)
Wenner-Beta.mcs (Wenner-Beta)
Wenner-Gamma.mcs (Wenner-Gamma)
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Other prescriptions for single-channel measurement known from single-
channel device ARES are stored only on the installation CD:
Dip-Dip N4.mcs Pole-Dip N4A1.mcs,
Pole-Pole S1.mcs Schlumberger N6.mcs
Number of measurements / of points for ten-channel, five-channel and

single-channel measurement with 48 electrodes of multi-electrode cable:
10 ch 5 ch 1 ch
C1C2-P1P2.bbs 1152 / 1684 1152 / 1684 889 / 889
C1P1-C2P2.bbs 529 / 987 529 / 987 987 / 987
C1-P1P2.bbs 672 / 1220 672 / 1220 1220 / 1220
C1P1-P2.bbs 708 / 1224 708 / 1224 1224 / 1224
C1-P1.bbs 296 / 568 296 / 568 568 / 568
C1C2-P1P2.bss 1027 / 1326 1027 / 1326 1142 / 1142
C1P1-C2P2.bss 529 / 993 529 / 993 993 / 993
C1P1-C2P2 HD.bss 989 / 1613 989 / 1613 1613 / 1613
Dip-Dip overlap.mcs 138 / 807 224 / 831 831 / 831
Dip-Dip overlap HD.mcs 212 / 1256 363 / 1290 1290 / 1290
Multiple Gradient.mcs 188 / 1098 203 / 749 749 / 749
Multiple Gradient HD.mcs 309 / 2103 338 / 1424 1424 / 1424
Pole-Dip overlap.mcs 137 / 912 220 / 822 822 / 822
Pole-Dip overlap HD.mcs 207 / 1349 353 / 1279 1279 / 1279
R Pole-Dip overlap.mcs 137 / 912 220 / 822 822 / 822
R Pole-Dip overlap HD.mcs 207 / 1349 353 / 1279 1279 / 1279
Pole-Pole.mcs 331 / 639 331 / 639 639 / 639
Pole-Pole HD.mcs 567 / 1109 567 / 1109 1109 / 1109
Schlumb overlap.mcs 284 / 863 295 / 752 752 / 752
Schlumb overlap HD.mcs 501 / 1626 523 / 1395 1395 / 1395
Schlumberger.mcs 529 / 529 529 / 529 529 / 529
Schlumberger HD.mcs 1035 / 1035 1035 / 1035 1035 / 1035
Schlumb Inverse.mcs 125 / 529 192 / 165 529 / 529
Schlumb Inverse HD.mcs 245 / 1035 376 / 1071 1035 / 1035
Wenner-Alpha.mcs 360 / 360 360 / 360 360 / 360
Wenner-Beta.mcs 360 / 360 360 / 360 360 / 360
Wenner-Gamma.mcs 360 / 360 360 / 360 360 / 360
Dip-Dip N4.mcs 1035 / 1035 1035 / 1035 1035 / 1035
Pole-Dip N4A1.mcs 1081 / 1081 1081 / 1081 1081 / 1081
Pole-Pole S1.mcs 1128 / 1128 1128 / 1128 1128 / 1128
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VES measurement
VES measurement is done according to a prescription, which is
loaded into device memory. There are all necessary configurations of
electrodes for measurement of selected method in the prescription. Each
prescription contains a definition for measurement optimized for one-
channel and multi-channel measurement. ARES II is delivered with the
prescription for measurement:
Schlumberger.vss (Wenner-Schlumberger)
GPS continual measurement

The measurement can be done with adapter for passive multi-
conductor cables or without it.
For measurement without adapter a pre-programmed electrode
array can be chosen (e.g. 10-ch Pole-Dipole).
a a a a a
last electrode 1st electrode
Pn P3 P2 P1 C1
1
Infinite
electrode
C2
(x, y)
fig. 31 10-ch Pole-Dipole for GPS continual measurement
Measurement with adapter for passive multi-conductor cables is

done according to a prescription (type *.uss), which is loaded into the
device memory. There are all necessary configurations of electrodes for one
automatic measuring cycle which is repeated automatically. Each
prescription can contain a definition for measurement optimized for one-
channel and multi-channel measurement, which use is determined by used
type of adapter for passive multi-conductor cables.
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2.3.3 Position of multi-electrode cable, roll-along

Roll along is a procedure applicable for measurements with the use
of multi-electrode cable (2D, 3D, BB, BS, USD), which allows to measure
longer profiles than is the length of used multi-electrode cable. The depth
range of the measurement is not increased by this procedure, but the length
of the profile can exceed many tens of kilometers.
When all necessary parameters of the measurement (the length,
resp. depth or width of the profile, electrode distances, measurement
method, S-min and S-max) are set, the device will generate complete data
matrix that is to be measured. The set (file) can be measured provided the
multi-electrode cable is long enough to cover the whole measured profile, or
it can be measured in individual parts by means of using roll-along.
Profile measurement by means of roll-along: At first the multi-

electrode cable is installed on the beginning of the profile and the
appropriate part of the set is measured. Than one or more of multi-electrode
cable sections are moved from the beginning to the end of the multi-
electrode cable (so the position of the multi-electrode cable is shifted by
several electrodes) and next part of the set is measured. The procedure is
repeated until the whole profile is measured.
If multi-channel measurement is done it is important to roll-along
as many cable sections as possible to avoid measuring of multi-channel
points in many parts, which leads to prolongation of measurement time.
However it is necessary to avoid undesirable omitting of certain parts of
measured section (saw effect on the bottom of section), if roll-along step is
too rough.
Example: We need to measure up to the depth 50 m, for achieving
of that depth we need to use seven sections. We have 10 sections, so we will
measure using 10 sections and move 3 sections while roll-along.
Note: Alternatively it is possible only to disconnect the first section
and to connect another one (prepared in advance) to the end of the multi-
electrode cable. Then you can start the measurement, and while it is
running, you can prepare the first disconnected section to the end of the
cable for the next swapping.
There is a measurement with twice roll-along shown in the
following picture. Six small circles show a six-channel measurement, which
is able to be measured at once by choosing proper position of multi-
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electrode cable, but due to roll-along procedure the measurement is divided
into three parts.
multi-cable
section
The rolled
ME section measured
profile
(rolovaná)
profile
beginning
profile length
ME cable length
rolled part of cable
profile beginning profile end
requested measurement depth
fig. 32 Roll-along measurement procedure
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2D and USD measurement

Current position of the multi-electrode cable is defined as the
distance of its first electrode from the profile beginning.
ME cable
section
measured
profile
1st
electrode
fig. 33 Position of the multi-electrode cable in 2D / USD measurement
3D measurement
distance of its first electrode from the profile beginning in X and Y
directions, and by the direction of installation of the multi-electrode cable
(+x / -x direction).
ME cable
section
measured profile
x
x
1st electrode
fig. 34 Position of the multi-electrode cable in 3D measurement
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BB measurement
distance of first electrodes in the 1st borehole and the 2nd borehole from the
surface and by the number of electrodes placed into the 1 st borehole. If the
depth of a borehole is lower than the length of the borehole multi-electrode
cable, the negative distance of the 1st electrode from the surface can be set.
Only electrodes below the surface will be used for measurement
(the electrode with the position = 0 will not be used for measurement).
ARES II
adapter
-2
2
fig. 35 Position of the multi-electrode cable in BB measurement
BS measurement
distance of first electrode in the borehole from the surface, by the distance
of the first electrode on the surface from the borehole and by the number of
electrodes placed into the borehole. If the depth of the borehole is lower
than the length of the borehole multi-electrode cable, the negative distance
of the 1st electrode from the surface can be set.
Only borehole electrodes below the surface will be used for
measurement (the electrode with the position = 0 will not be used for
measurement). The first electrode of the surface multi-electrode cable can
be placed on the wellhead.
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1st electrode
ARES II
adapter
1st electrode
fig. 36 Position of the multi-electrode cable in BS measurement
2.3.4 Measured zone shape

There is a parameter of 2D and USD measurement, which allows
specifying the measured zone shape. Reduction of the measured zone
(connected with shortening of the measuring time) is suitable for example
for such measuring profiles that are linked to other profiles
S-min
S-max
Full Rectangle Continuation
fig. 37 Measured zone shape
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2.3.5 Measurement density

It is a parameter of 3D measurement carried out on a grid of
electrodes. Line electrode configurations can be optionally measured only
in right angles or together with diagonal directions.
Full Reduced
fig. 38 Measurement density
2.3.6 S-min, S-max

S-min and S-max are parameters for surface measurement with
multi-electrode cable (2D, 3D, USD). These parameters allow limiting the
depth range of measurement and thus shortening the measuring
time. The parameter can be set separately for X direction and Y
direction for 3D measurement.
 S-min – minimum distance between the first and the last used
electrodes of the measuring array. By setting this parameter
you can limit the minimum depth range of the measurement.
 S-max – maximum distance between the first and the last used
electrodes of the measuring array. By setting this parameter
you can limit the maximum depth range of the measurement.
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S-Min
S-Max.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 Measured
10 layers
layers 11
12
13
14
15
16
17 Measured zone
18
19
fig. 39 Representation of the measured zone
2.3.7 Pulse length, IP windows

Pulse length is a parameter for all measurements except SP, which
determines the length of current pulse. It can be set from 0.2 s to 30 s. The
pause between pulses is approximately 45% of pulse length, if not longer
due to induced polarization measurements. Typical pulse length for
resistivity imaging is 0.3 s, for IP imaging it is 0.5 – 2 s.
The device allows measuring up to 20 windows of induced
polarization. The first IP window starts 5 ms after switching off the current
pulse. IP windows lengths can be set individually in multiples of 20 ms
(resp. 16 ms for filtering mains frequency set to 60 Hz) in the range from
20 ms (or 16 ms) to 30 s. First IP window (during first 10-20 ms) may be
partially affected by electromagnetic and capacitive coupling in measuring
cables (especially in long lines).
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It is possible to use several preset values of IP windows.:
 Newmont’s standard (0.45 – 1.1s) – It is based on standardized

measurement of induced polarization. The first IP window has a
length of about 0.45 s, the second one has a length of about 0.65 s.
 Full decay 200 ms / 9w

– The total induced polarization measuring time is divided into an
appropriate number of IP windows (the number after the slash)
so that the discharge induced polarization curve is measured
with sufficient precision to enable analytical processing.
 None – No induced polarization is measured
 User defined IP windows – The number of measured IP windows

and also the length of each of them can be set individually.
In
Ui
pulse 1 2 3 4 5
IP-windows 1~10
fig. 40 Representation of pulse and IP parameters
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2.3.8 Measurement optimization

The actual measurement is performed completely automatically
according to several predefined parameters:
 Potential – The minimal level of potential required to be measured

on potential electrodes.
Choose the value according to the actual measurement
(resistivity / induced polarization), depth of the survey and noise
level. For resistivity measured under normal conditions 10 mV
level is recommended. For induced polarization at least 100 mV
level is necessary to get good measurable values in IP windows
during exponential pulse decay. In case of occurrence of
significant noise (electric traction, electric distribution station) and
in case of bigger depth of survey it is recommended to increase the
potential level as well. On the other side the increase of potential
makes battery discharge faster (due to the bigger transmitted
power) and may increase the ground resistances of electrodes (dry
up caused by current).
 Stacking min, Stacking max – The minimum and maximum

number of pulses on one measured point.
The device automatically selects the number of pulses
according to the size of the measured potential and the standard
deviation of the measurements. The used number of pulses is never
under Stacking min and also never over Stacking max.
The minimum number of pulses is 3 (positive – negative –
positive) for resistivity measurement, and 4 (positive – negative –
positive – negative) for IP measurement. Higher number of pulses
allows the device to do smarter elimination of noise.
Recommended value of Stacking min / Stacking max is:

3 / 6 pro shallow resistivity measurement
4 / 8 for shallow IP measurement
3 / 12 for deep resistivity measurement
4 / 12 for deep IP measurement
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If the measured potential and the standard deviation are
good, the minimum number of pulses is used for the measurement.
If the measured potential is less than the optimum value or the
standard deviation is higher than the selected maximum value, the
number of pulses is increased.
Setting of this parameter has a major influence on the total
measuring time.
 St-dev max. – The maximum standard deviation value that is still

accepted.
If the standard deviation is higher than the preset
maximum after measuring with Stacking min pulses, the
measurement continues until the standard deviation is not proper or
the number of used pulses is equal to Stacking max.
 Output power. – Maximum output power

Select 300, 600 or 850 W according to requested
maximum output power of used supply (12 V car battery,
attachable battery pack, AC/DC converter).
2.3.9 Scheduling of the measurement (time monitoring)

Measurement can be done only once or automatically at preset
intervals. In case the power feeding is not present at a time of scheduled
measurement, or the device is not switched off (e.g. the previous
measurement is not finished yet), the scheduled measurement is skipped.
Scheduled start – is set if the measurement is started manually

only once, or if it is started automatically.
Time of the first measurement – hour : minute : second,

day / month / year
Measurement period – The interval between monitoring

measurements (day / hour : minute)
Measurements count – The number of measurement repetitions.
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2.4 Instrument and accessories
Accessories Power supply

multi-electrode cable, 12 V car battery
Sockets VES & Profiling adapter, battery pack
C1, C2 T-piece AC / DC converter
P1, P2 AC adapter (for office work)
LCD display
Stop button
Power output indicator Data transfer
Keyboard computer,
USB flash disc,
GPS
fig. 41 ARES II-main unit
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USB pc / flash disc Cable for 12 V car battery with

communication cable reverse polarity protection
T-piece AC adapter
VES & Profiling adapter GPS connection cable

(Only for multi-channel device)
fig. 42 Standard accessories
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Attachable battery pack AC / DC converter
VES adapter
(Only for single-channel device)
RS232 set for remote Radio set for remote

control control
fig. 43 Optional accessories
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Adapters for passive multi-conductor cables (ten- and single-channel)
Passive multi-conductor cable, single wire cable
Multi-electrode cable (ten-channel, five-channel and single-channel)
Electrodes (stainless steel and non-polarizable)
fig. 44 Measuring cables and electrodes
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2.5 Connection device and accessories

2.5.1 Power supply
Connect the 12 V car battery (12 V, recommended capacity 60 Ah)
using the cable from accessories or the attachable battery pack or the AC /
DC converter or the AC adapter (only for office work) to the instrument’s
power supply connector. For more demanding multi-electrode cable
measurements it is recommended to use an external car battery or AC / DC
converter.
During measurement the device may be operated only from
standalone 12 V lead-acid battery or from 12 V electronic power supply
(converter) produced by GF Instruments. Other sources such as 12 V
car battery built in the car or 12 V generator are prohibited and may
lead to damage of the device. Do not charge the battery if connected to
the ARES II unit.
Be sure that the nominal voltage of the car battery is 12 V and its
capacity is sufficient. Connect the cable to ARES II first then connect the
red clamp to the plus pole and the black clamp to the minus pole.
The cable for car battery or AC / DC converter must be connected
to ARES II using both supply connectors. AC adapter or battery pack can be
connected to any of two supply connectors.
fig. 45 Car battery connection
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The attachable battery pack is useful for the SP, RP and VES
measurements, where the instrument’s easy portability is important. Thus an
undesirable random disconnecting of the supply during measurement can be
avoided. The attachable battery pack is also suitable for shorter 2D/3D
measurements.
fig. 46 Battery pack connection
When working in the office (downloading of the measured data to

the PC, preparation of the measurement etc.), the instrument can be supplied
using the AC adapter with exchangeable mains connector.
fig. 47 AC adapter
If you want to connect more ARES II units together (to increase

transmitted power) it is necessary to use the same type of their power
supply – either the electronic converters or the same type of car batteries
(12 V and the same capacity). Parallel connection of several car batteries
(by means of strong cables) for common supply of ARES II units is possible
and recommended. Never do any connection between poles of electronic
converters!
For VES and RP measurement you can supply two connected
ARES II units from one 12 V car battery with the capacity at least 60 Ah.
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2.5.2 GPS receiver

If an external GPS receiver is connected to the ARES II and SP,
RP, VES or GPS measurement is done (the moving measurement) the
current GPS coordinates are stored together with measured data. It allows
data to be easily connected with e.g. map basis. External GPS receiver can
be connected via RS232 port using GPS connection cable.
fig. 48 ARES II – GPS receiver connection
Connect GPS receiver to the device using GPS connection cable.

Set the GPS receiver to the mode for transmitting of the NMEA protocol,
speed 2400, 4800, 9600 or 19200 Bd without parity, 1 stop bit, and activate
GGA sentence transmitting (if needed). Turn the ARES II on and choose
Setting and then GPS comm. speed from the main menu.
GPS should be set as follows:
- NMEA, GGA protocol
- no parity control
- 1 stop bit
Select communication speed:
2400
4800
9600
19200
fig. 49 GPS communication setting
Select proper speed of communication and confirm it by means of

Enter key. Now the GPS receiving test screen is shown. If the GPS works
the coordinates are displayed.
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GPS receiving test:
Lat: 4805.272N
Lon: 01139.258E
Alt: 46.8M
Time: 132440
Satellites: 6
H. Dilution 1.5
fig. 50 Checking of GPS communication
Press key Enter if everything is OK. You can also go back to the
screen of setting GPS communication by pressing No key. GPS data
receiving is signalized by label “GPS” in the up right corner of the main
menu. If connection is established it is signalized by short beep, connection
interruption is signalized by long beep.
After establishing of the connection with GPS receiver the window
with device time and with the time from GPS receiver appears, if no
measurement or another operation is not just processed. Press Enter to set
device time according to GPS receiver time, or press No to cancel
operation.
The GPS receiver can be connected using the connector on the
remote control set if the ARES is operated via RS232 or via radio (see the
picture below).
ARES connection GPS connection
fig. 51 GPS connection using the remote control set
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2.5.3 Single wire current and potential cables, infinite

electrodes
Single wire cables serves for connection of current electrodes C1,
C2 and potential electrodes P1, P2 (ev. P3...P11) to the device. It is
necessary while measuring without multi-electrode cable (RP, SP, VES)
and also while measuring with multi-electrode cable if infinite electrode is
used (pole-dipole, pole-pole).
Sockets for C1, C2, P1, P2 connections can be found on the panel
of device, or also on T-piece. For P3...P11 connection (multi-channel
measurement of VES, RP) it is necessary to connect also VES & Profiling
adapter. It is also possible to use VES adapter for connecting of more pairs
of potential electrodes during VES measurement.
Note: Infinite electrodes should be placed at least at the distance of
5 times of the maximum distance between used array electrodes. Only in
this case the influence of infinite electrode can be omitted (error less than
5 %). If it is not possible to achieve it, the position of „infinite“ electrode
can be included in calculation of the geometric factor so electrode’s
influence is eliminated.
C1 C2
P1 P2
fig. 52 Sockets for single wire cable connection
If you increase the transmitted power using parallel connection of

several ARES II units, connect cables to the plugs on the T-piece in the
middle.
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C1 C2
P1 P2
pair 1
pair 2
pair 3
pair 4
pair 5
fig. 53 Socket in VES & Profiling adapter and in VES adapter
2.5.4 Multi-electrode cable, VES and VES&Profiling

adapter
Multi-electrode cable and also VES & Profiling adapter are to be
connected to the device via connector „Accessories“. Multiple channel
multi-electrode cable can be connected to the device directly or through T-
piece. T-piece can be connected to the end or to the beginning of the multi-
electrode cable or also between any two multi-electrode cable sections. The
end of cable with plug (male connector) has to be at the beginning of the
profile and the end of cable with socket (female connector) has to be at the
end of profile.
Profile Profile
beginning end
fig. 54 Connecting of multi-electrode cable
For single-channel multi-electrode cable and for VES adapter

connecting it is necessary to use T-piece. There is a connector for
connecting single-channel accessories on the rear side of the T-piece. Multi-
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channel multi-electrode cable and single channel multi-electrode cable
cannot be combined. A special single-channel T-piece, which can be
connected directly to the device, is delivered with single-channel device.
Profile
beginning Profile
end
fig. 55 Single-channel multi-electrode cable connecting
fig. 56 VES adapter and VES & Profiling adapter connecting
fig. 57 Application example
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2.5.5 Adapter for passive multi-conductor cables II

The adapter for passive multi-conductor cables is to be connected
to the device via connector „Accessories“. The adapter has two connectors
for multi-conductor cables connection. There is also one switch close to
each connector, that must be switched to „1“ (multi-conductor cable
connected) or switched to „0“ (multi-conductor cable not connected). The
second switch I/II determines the number of cable sections connected
together. Other connector on the right side serves for next adapter
connection if we need to connect several adapters to increase the number of
the multi-electrode cables.
Profile Profile
beginning end
fig. 58 Connecting of adapter for multi-conductor cables
For single-channel adapter for multi-conductor cables connecting it

is necessary to use T-piece – there is a proper connector on the rear side of
the T-piece for that purpose. Single-channel and multiple-channel adapters
cannot be combined.
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2.5.6 Electrodes
Stainless steel electrodes should be hammered into the ground deep
enough to make the electrical resistance between ground and electrode as
low as possible. To decrease the resistance it is possible to water soil around
electrodes or to use more electrodes, which are placed next to each other
(perpendicular to the profile in the distance from 25 to 50 cm) and
connected by short cable. Achieving low grounding resistance is important
for obtaining high quality data especially in IP measurement or in very deep
measurement (measuring depth over 100 meters).
Use O-rings for attaching of multi-electrode cable box.
fig. 59 Attaching of multi-electrode cable box
Non-polarizable electrodes should be filled by copper sulphate

solution, placed into a container with copper sulphate solution and their
contacts should be connected together by wire several hours before
measurement so their electrical potential will be balanced to the same level.
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2.5.7 Parallel connection of several ARES II units

Several ARES II units can be connected together to increase the
transmitted power.
Maximum power with Maximum power with single

multi-electrode cable conductor cables (VES, RP)
1x ARES II 1000 V / 5 A / 850 W 1000 V / 5 A / 850 W
2x ARES II 1000 V / 5 A / 1600 W 1000 V / 10 A / 1600 W
3x ARES II 1000 V / 5 A / 2350 W 1000 V / 15 A / 2350 W
4x ARES II 1000 V / 5 A / 3100 W 1000 V / 20 A / 3100 W
5x ARES II 1000 V / 5 A / 3850 W 1000 V / 25 A / 3850 W
Each ARES II unit must have its own power supply. All used
power supplies must be of the same type – either the electronic converters
or the car batteries (12 V and the same capacity). For VES and RP
measurement you can power two ARES II units from one car battery with
the capacity at least 60 Ah.
For maximum power the car batteries can be connected in parallel
by means of strong cables with clamps. Never connect electronic converters
together!
Connect each ARES II unit to T-piece and interconnect all T-
pieces. Then connect measuring accessories to the outside T-pieces (as
usual for single ARES II). If you need to connect electrodes for VES, RP or
infinite, connect cables to the plugs on the T-piece in the middle.
fig. 60 Parallel connection of ARES II units
Parallel connection of ARES II units can be useful provided if

grounding resistance of current electrodes is below 1 000 .
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2.6 Basic operation of the instrument

Alphanumeric keyboard
Meas key Yes key

Power output indicator Arrow keys
Select key No key
fig. 61 Control panel
2.6.1 Switching ON
The instrument is switched on by pressing the green Yes key. At
first the logo, serial number and firmware version are displayed. A moment
afterward the main menu is displayed. There is also battery status and time
shown in the right upper corner of the display.
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New measurement
Continue measurement
File tools
Show Info
Settings
fig. 62 Main menu
If the device is programmed for automatic start (time monitoring)

and you have switched it on out of planned measurements, an informative
window is displayed (date and time of the next measurement, file name and
number of time measurement).
Device is set to automatic start

and will be switched off.
Press any key for main menu.
30
Next start:
hh:mm:ss dd/mm/yyyy
20:05:00 01/11/2012
Filename / set number:

Brno / 3
fig. 63 Informative window – switching device on
Press Enter key to run main menu, otherwise the unit will
automatically turn off (after 30 seconds).
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2.6.2 Switching OFF

The instrument is switched off by pressing the red No key in the
main menu.
If the unit is programmed for automatic measurement (time
monitoring), the user is informed with details of planned measurement (date
and time of the next measurement, file name and number of time
measurement). You may be prompted to unlock the stop button.
Switching off... _
Device is set
to automatically start.
Next start:
hh:mm:ss dd/mm/yyyy
20:05:00 01/11/2012
Filename / set number:

Brno / 3
fig. 64 Informative window – switching device off
2.6.3 Backlight and display contrast

The display backlight can be switched on / off by pressing the
Select and 0 keys. Long press of those keys will adjust display contrast,
which is also possible to be adjusted in Setting from the main menu.
2.6.4 Select from menu

Choose the required item from the menu using the up / down
arrows and confirm your choice by pressing the Enter key or the right
arrow key. For cancelation of the selection you can press the No key or the
left arrow key.
You can press proper arrow for longer time to achieve faster
moving up / down, or you can press proper arrow together with Select key
to jump to the end of list of items.
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2.6.5 Fill in a form

Set the file name
and other optional details:
File: Medlanky
Locality: Brno
Operator:
Note:
Scheduled start:
fig. 65 The form
Choose the required item to be edited by up / down keys, those

keys also serves to enter / cancel edited item. To enter / cancel edited item
you can also use Enter key or No key. To select item from predefined list
press left / right arrow.
2.6.6 Number Input

Minus sign or decimal point can be typed by the right arrow key.
For typing numbers use alphanumerical keyboard. The last typed letter can
be deleted by pressing left arrow key. Press the Select key with the right
arrow key or only the left arrow key before starting of the editing if you
want just to edit old filled number (in other case the old value disappear by
typing the first character).
2.6.7 Text Input

The text is typed by alphanumerical keyboard. By repeated press of
a button (within 1 s) is typed next character associated with the key.
Associated characters are displayed in the bottom of the display. Upper case
can be typed by repeated pressing of a button or by pressing of the button
with pressed Select button. Numbers can be typed by repeated pressing of a
button or by long pressing of the button. The last typed character can be
deleted by pressing left arrow key. Special characters are associated with 0
and 1 keys. Press the right arrow key or the left arrow key before starting of
the editing if you want just to edit old filled text (in other case the old value
disappear by typing the first character).
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3 Measurement
3.1 New Measurement Creation
Choose New measurement from the main menu. Choose proper
measurement method from the next menu. Some measurement methods
may not be offered according to the type of the device.
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2D-Multicable _
3D-Multicable
VES
RP
SP
Cross borehole
Borehole-surface
User defined
GPS-continual
fig. 66 List of measurement types
If there are some previous measurements of appropriate type the

inquiry “Copy settings from another file?” appears. If you would like to
copy settings from one of the previous measurements, press the Enter key.
The list of the previous measurements is displayed (file name + date of
measurement + locality). Choose the required previous measurement from
the list. For creating the new measurement file without copying of settings
press the No key.
Select file from list: _

Brno_M 19/09/12 Medlanky ?
Brno_M2 20/09/12 Medlanky
Slatina 22/10/12 Vozovna
fig. 67 File menu to copy settings
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The following shows the input of all parameters for the
measurement. For each measurement it's a different set of parameters.
After entering of all the parameters the file for storage of measured
data is created in the memory of the device. File generation may take a
while but it is possible to interrupt it by pressing the No key. After creating
the file for 2D, 3D, BB, BS, USD and GPS measurements a summary table
with some data about the measurement is displayed.
Generating list of points

to be measured....
529 measurements
1348 points
27 kB
_ _
The file is prepared.

Estimated measurement time:
27 min
fig. 68 Information about the upcoming measurement
measurements – Total number of measurements to be measured

over the measured profile. A count for each separate set of
measured points is displayed for time monitoring measurement,
a count for one cycle of measurement is displayed for GPS
continuous measurement with adapter.
points – Total number of points to be measured over the

measured profile (one multi-channel measurements get more
measured points). A count for each separate set of measured
points is displayed for time monitoring measurement, a count
for one cycle of measurement is displayed for GPS continuous
measurement with adapter.
kB – The size of created file.
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Estimated measurement time – Estimated time of measurement
of the whole profile. Considered as an ideal time to measure the
whole profile at once, without roll-along or other interruption.
A time for each separate set of measured points is displayed for
time monitoring measurement; a time for one cycle of
measurement is displayed for GPS continuous measurement
with adapter.
Note: Only data for one cycle measurement are created in the data
file for GPS continual measurement with adapter for passive multi-
conductor cables. This data will serve as measuring prescription for
individual measuring cycles during the measurement
When the file for time monitoring measurement is created you are
asked whether you want the device to Switch off now. Confirm it by Enter
key or cancel it by No key. To automatically start the measurement the
device must be turned off.
When the file for manual measurement is created, the question
whether the measurement is to be started right now is displayed. Confirm it
by Enter key or cancel it by No key. The measurement file is already stored
in memory and its measurement can be started at any time using Continue
measurement in the main menu.
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3.1.1 The example of setting parameters for 2D

measurement
Set the file name

and other optional details: _
File: Brno
Locality: Medlanky
Operator: JP
Note: dest
Scheduled start: Yes
fig. 69 File name, locality, type of measurement
Set the schedule: _

Time of the first measurement:
hh:mm:ss dd/mm/yyyy
19:12:00 22/10/2012
Measurement period:
dd/hh:mm
00/02:30
Measurements count: 14
fig. 70 Timing of automatic measurements
Set position of the beginning

of the profile (optional): _
Profile No: 2
X-position: 120 m
Y-position: 0m
Direction: X
fig. 71 Profile position
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Set profile distances: _
Electrode spacing: 5m
Profile length: 235 m
fig. 72 Profile length and electrode distance
Select method file _

Pole-Pole HD
Pole-Pole
R Pole-Dip overlap
R Pole-Dip overlap HD_________
Schlumb overlap HD
Schlumb overlap
Schlumberger HD
Schlumberger
fig. 73 Method selection
Set measurement mode with

regard to used accessories _
multiple channel
fig. 74 Measuring mode
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Set S-min and S-max: _
S-min: 0m
S-max: 200 m
fig. 75 S-min and S-max
Select measured zone shape: _
full
fig. 76 Measured zone shape
Set pulse length

& IP measurement: _
Pulse length: 0.3 s

IP: User defined IP windows
fig. 77 Pulse length and IP mode measurement
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Set IP windows length [ms]

(set 0 for not used window) _
20
40
60
80
0
fig. 78 User defined IP windows
Do you want to use

positions of infinite
electrodes to calculate
exact geometric factor? _
Yes
fig. 79 Geometric factor calculation
Set inf. electrode positions

electrode | X | Y _
C2 250 975 m
fig. 80 Infinite electrode position
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Set measurement optimization: _
Potential: 200 mV
Stacking min: 4
Stacking max: 8
St. dev. max: 2%
Output power: 850 W
fig. 81 Measurement optimization
Generating list of points

to be measured...
14 measurement set
218 measurements / set
1469 points / set
899 kB _
The file is prepared.
Estimated measurement time:
16 min / 1 set
Note: Time valid for measurement at once
(without roll-along)
fig. 82 Summary information about the file
Switch off now?
fig. 83 Switch the device off now?
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3.1.2 Parameters for 2D and USD multi-cable

measurement
Requested parameters for 2D and USD measurements are:
File – file name
Locality – optional parameter, the locality name
Operator – optional parameter, the operator identification
Note – optional parameter
Scheduled start – No, if the measurement will be started
manually (only once) – Yes, if the measurement will be started
automatically (time monitoring)
Time of the first measurement – hour:minute:second
day/month/year
Measurement period – the interval between monitoring
measurements (day/hour:minute)
Measurements count – The number of measurement
repetitions
Profile No – the number of the profile
X-position – X position of the beginning of the profile
Y-position – Y position of the beginning of the profile
Direction – the direction of the profile (x, y, -x, -y)
Electrode spacing – distance between electrodes
Profile length – total length of the profile in meters
Method file – the name of the prescription used for the
measurement.
Measurement mode – the mode of the measurement. Choose the
single-channel mode, if the single-channel multi-electrode
cable will be used for the measurement or if only single-
channel measurement is to be performed. Choose multiple
channel - up to 5 / multiple channel - up to 10 mode if multi-
channel measurement will be done with five-channel or ten-
channel multi-electrode cable. The measurement mode may not
be editable according to the type of the device.
S-min – minimum distance between the first and the last used
electrodes of the measuring array in meters
S-max – maximum distance between the first and the last used
electrodes of the measuring array in meters
Zone shape – the measured zone (full / rectangle / continuation)
Pulse length – current pulse length (0.2 – 30 s)
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IP – type of IP measurement (None / Newmont’s st. /
Full decay 200 ms / Full decay 500 ms / Full decay 1000 ms /
Full decay 2500 ms / User defined IP windows)
IP windows length – only if User defined IP windows are
measured. By setting of zero length IP window the
editing of the parameter is done, only non-zero length
windows will be measured.
Do you want to use positions of infinite electrodes to calculate
exact geometric factor? – yes for calculation of the exact
geometric factor, no for calculation of the approximate
geometric factor – only if any infinite electrode is used for
measurement.
Inf. electrode positions – If exact geometric factor is
selected to be calculated the x, y position of infinite
electrodes is set. The position is relative to the same
point as the position of the beginning of the profile x, y.
Potential – the required level of potential to be measured
Stacking max – maximum count of pulses on one measured point
Stacking min – minimum count of pulses on one measured point
St. dev. max – maximum standard deviation that is still accepted
Output power – maximum output power
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3.1.3 Parameters for 3D multi-cable measurement

Requested parameters for 3D measurement are:
File – file name
day/month/year
repetitions
X-position – X position of the beginning of the profile
Y-position – Y position of the beginning of the profile
Direction – the direction of the profile (x, y, -x, -y)
Electrode spacing X – distance between electrodes in X direction
Electrode spacing Y – distance between electrodes in Y direction
Field width – the measured profile width in meters
Field length – the measured profile length in meters
measurement.
S-min(x) – minimum distance between the first and the last used
electrodes of the measuring array in the x direction in meters
S-max(x) – maximum distance between the first and the last used
electrodes of the measuring array in the x direction in meters
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S-min(y) – minimum distance between the first and the last used
electrodes of the measuring array in the y direction in meters
S-max(y) – maximum distance between the first and the last used
electrodes of the measuring array in the y direction in meters
Measurement density – (full, reduced)
measurement.
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3.1.4 Parameters for VES measurement

Requested parameters for VES measurement are:
File – file name
1st-Station – the first station position (x)
1st-Profile – the first profile position (y)
Station step – the step between measured points in meters
Profile step – the step between measured profiles in meters
measurement.
single-channel mode, if single-channel measurement with only
the device without VES & Profiling adapter will be performed
or if VES adapter will be used for measurement. Choose
multiple channel - up to 5 / multiple channel - up to 10 mode
if multi-channel measurement with VES & Profiling adapter
will be performed. The measurement mode may not be editable
according to the type of the device.
exact geometric factor? (yes) for calculation of the exact
geometric factor or (no) – see the condition on page 26.
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selected the x, y positions have to be set. The x, y
positions are related to the same coordinate system as
the position of the measured profile.
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3.1.5 Parameters for resistivity profiling (RP)

Requested parameters for RP measurement are:
File – file name
Electrode array – the electrode array to be used for
measurement. Multiple-channel electrode arrays may not be
offered according to the type of the device.
Coefficient a – the coefficient of the electrode
arrangement (only for standard electrode array)
Coefficient na – the coefficient of the electrode
arrangement (only for standard electrode array)
Dipoles count – the number of channels of the receiver to
be used for measurement (only for array 10-ch Pole-
Dipole)
Used receivers – list of used channels of the receiver (only
for array 10-ch General). Set „none“ to finish editing of
the parameter.
Infinity electrodes – list of infinite electrodes (only for
array 10ch General). Set „none“ to finish editing of the
parameter.
Electrode positions – moving electrode position (only for
array 10-ch General, moving electrode is a member of
the array moved over the profile, its position is dx, dy)
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measurement.
3.1.6 Parameters for self-potential measurement (SP)

Requested parameters for SP measurement are:
File – file name
Meas. time – measurement sample time (1 – 30 s)
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3.1.7 Parameters for Cross borehole (BB) measurement

Requested parameters for BB measurements are:
File – file name
day/month/year
repetitions
X-position – X position of the beginning of the profile (first
borehole position)
Y-position – Y position of the beginning of the profile (first
borehole position)
Direction – the direction of the profile (x, y, -x, -y) – the
direction to the second borehole
Bor. cable spacing – the spacing of outlets of borehole multi-
electrode cable in meters
Bor. el. distance – the borehole electrode (measured points)
distance in meters
Boreholes depth – the depth of both boreholes in meters
Boreholes distance – the distance between boreholes in meters
measurement.
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measurement.
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3.1.8 Parameters for Borehole – surface (BS)

measurement
Requested parameters for BS measurements are:
File – file name
day/month/year
repetitions
X-position – X position of the beginning of the profile (the
borehole position)
Y-position – Y position of the beginning of the profile (the
borehole position)
Direction – the direction of the profile (x, y, -x, -y) – the
direction to the surface multi-electrode cable
Bor. cable spacing – the spacing of outlets of borehole multi-
electrode cable in meters
Boreh. el. distance – the borehole electrode (measured points)
distance in meters
Surface. el. distance – the surface electrode distance in meters
Borehole depth – the depth of the boreholes in meters
Surface length – the surface length of the profile in meters
Reverse orient. – the parameter allows adjusting control of the
multi-electrode cable to its actual installation – whether
beginning of the multi-electrode cable is in the borehole (no) or
whether the cable is beginning on the surface (yes).
measurement.
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measurement.
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3.1.9 Parameters for GPS continual measurement

Requested parameters for GPS continual measurements are:
File – file name
Time source – whether the measuring time stored together with
data should be from GPS receiver (may be more precise, but
missing if GPS signal is lost) or it should be from ARES II
internal time.
El. spacing – the multi-electrode cable outlet spacing in meters
First el. dist. (resp. Last el. dist.) – the distance of the first multi-
electrode cable outlet from the beginning of the cable (from the
ship with the GPS receiver) in meters
Reverse orient. – the parameter allows adjusting control of the
multi-electrode cable to its actual installation – whether the
beginning of the multi-electrode cable (C1) is at the end (the
end far from the ship) (no) or whether the beginning of the
multi-electrode cable is at the side of the ship (yes).
Sel. method – with switchbox / without switchbox – whether the
measurement will be done with / without adapter for passive
multi-conductor cables.
Electrode array – the electrode arrangement to be used for
measurement without adapter for passive multi-conductor
cables
measurement with adapter for passive multi-conductor cables
single-channel mode, if the single-channel adapter for passive
multi-conductor cables will be used for the measurement or if
only single-channel measurement is to be performed. Choose
multiple channel - up to 5 / multiple channel - up to 10 mode
if multi-channel measurement will be done with five-channel or
ten-channel adapter for passive multi-conductor cables. The
measurement mode may not be editable according to the type
of the device.
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measurement.
point as the position of the ship with ARES II and GPS.
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3.2 Measurement continuation

Choose Continue measurement from the main menu. Choose
proper measurement method from the next menu. Some measurement
methods may not be offered according to the type of the device.
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3D-Multicable
VES
RP
SP
Cross borehole
Borehole-surface
User defined
GPS-continual
fig. 84 List of measurement types
Choose the measurement you are going to continue in.

fig. 85 File menu to continue measurement
The information about the file will appear (file name, location
name, type of measurement, date and time of the measurement, note,
measurement method, file size, total number of points to be measured /
number of already measured points). Confirm it by Enter key.
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Name: Brno
Locality: Medlanky
Type: 2D-Multicable
Date: 19/09/2012 16:54:29
Note:
Method: Schlumberger HD
Size: 14524 B
Points/done: 276 / 0 _
Is it OK?
fig. 86 Information about chosen file
The question Measure now will appear. Press Enter to continue

measurement.
Measure now?
fig. 87 The question Measure now?
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3.3 Measurement
3.3.1 Resistivity profiling (RP) and self-potential (SP)
If the selected electrode array uses infinite electrodes the device
prompts you to connect them. Connect it and press Enter key.
Connect infinite electrode(s):

El X Y
C2 675 100
fig. 88 Connect infinite electrodes
The screen with position of the measured point appears. Move to

the point with shown coordinates (profile, station). For each next point
check the correct distance between all electrodes according to the used
array.
The coordinates as well as Note can by edited after pressing No
key.
y [m]
measured
point
Profile
x [m]
Station
fig. 89 Specification of the measured point position
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Profile: 15 m
Station: -258 m
Note:
Are coordinates right?

Use arrows to shift coord.,
arrows with Sel. to rotate the dir.,
or No to edit values
fig. 90 Measured point position
 Profile – position of the measured point in the y-axis direction. If

you wish to move to another profile, press up / down arrow key; if
you need to change the direction of automatic movement to the
following profiles, press up / down arrow key together with Select
key.
 Station – position of the measured point in the x-axis direction. If
it is necessary to skip the actual station and to move to the next
one, press the left / right arrow key; if you need to change the
direction of automatic movement to the following stations press
left / right arrow key together with Select key.
 Note – is the comment to the measured point.
For starting the measurement press the Enter key.

You will be prompted to start the measurement by either unlocking
the STOP button or by pressing Meas key.
Start measurement?
(press ‘Meas’ key)
fig. 91 Start the measurement
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The measurement is signalized by the message MEASURE on the
display. The current pulse is indicated by the shining of the red LED
(MEASURING) on the device panel.
When the measurement is finished the measured values (injected
current and potential, measured voltage, apparent resistivity, standard
deviation, measured point number, Self-potential – voltage offset on
potential electrodes, IP values with related standard deviations) are
displayed on one of the measured values screens.
The displayed measured values can be either deleted using the No
key (and then you return to the screen of the measured point position) or
they can be saved by pressing the Enter key (and the screen of the position
of the next measured point is displayed). The keys 1 to 8 serve for the
movement between the measured values screens.
Change of Parameters / Measurement Finishing

If you need to change the parameters of the measurement you can
recall the parameters screen by pressing of the No key when the position
point screen is displayed. Then you can do the required changes and
confirm them by pressing of the Enter key. To finish the measurement you
can leave the parameters screen using the No key followed by confirmation
of the question Quit? by the Enter key.
The change of parameters influences measured results so it is not
recommended to make these changes in one measuring file.
Potential: 200 mV
Stacking min: 4
Stacking max: 8
St. dev. max: 2%
Output power: 850 W
Emergency Measurement Finishing

In case of a danger the measurement can be stopped immediately
by pressing the STOP button.
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3.3.2 Vertical electrical sounding (VES)

If the selected electrode array uses infinite electrodes, the device
prompts you to connect them. Connect it and press Enter key.

El X Y
C2 675 100
The screen with position of the VES appears. Move to the point
with shown coordinates (profile, station).
The coordinates as well as Note can by edited after pressing No
key.
y [m]
measured
VES
Profile
x [m]
Station
fig. 94 Specification of the VES position
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Set VES position:
Profile: 15 m
Station: -258 m
Note:
Are coordinates right?

Use arrows to shift coord.,
arrows with Sel. to rotate the dir.,
or No to edit values
fig. 95 Measured VES position
 Profile – position of the measured VES in the y-axis direction. If

you wish to move to another profile, press up / down arrow key; if
you need to change the direction of automatic movement to the
following profiles, press up / down arrow key together with Select
key.
 Station – position of the measured VES in the x-axis direction. If it
is necessary to skip the actual station and to move to the next one,
press the left / right arrow key; if you need to change the direction
of automatic movement to the following stations, press
left / right arrow key together with Select key.
 Note – is the comment to the measured VES.
As confirmation of the coordinates press the Enter key.
On the next screen the information about electrode positions and also
about used potential pair of VES adapter (if VES adapter is used for
measurement) will be displayed.
C1: 61.50blue m
C2: -61.50blue m
P1: 1.000blue m
P2: -1.000blue m
P3: 3.150red m
P4: -3.150red m
_______________________________
Are positions right?
fig. 96 Electrode positions – multi-channel measurement
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C1: 61.50blue m
C2: -61.50blue m
P1: 1.000blue m
P2: -1.000blue m
VESA channel: 2
_______________________________
Are positions right?
fig. 97 Electrode positions – single-channel measurement
If you wish to skip the actual spacing and to move to the next (or
preview) one, press the down or up arrow key. You can change (set) the
actual position of the electrodes after pressing the No key or finish this VES
measurement by another pressing of No key if necessary.
If the electrodes are placed in their positions you can continue by
pressing of Enter key.
You will be prompted to start the measurement by either unlocking

the STOP button or by pressing Meas key.
Start measurement?
(press ‘Meas’ key)
fig. 98 Start the measurement
The measurement is signalized by the message MEASURE on the

screen and the current pulse by the shining of the Power output indicator
(MEASURING) on the device panel.
When the measurement is finished the measured values (injected
current and potential, measured voltage, apparent resistivity, standard
deviation, measured point number, Self-potential – voltage offset on
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potential electrodes, IP values with related standard deviations) are
displayed on one of the measured values screens.
The displayed measured values can be either deleted using the No

key (and then you return to the screen of the measured point position) or
they can be saved by pressing the Enter key (and the screen of the position
of the next measured point is displayed). The keys 1 to 8 serve for the
movement between the measured values screens.

If you need to change the parameters of the measurement, you can
recall the parameters screen by pressing of the No key when the position
point screen is displayed. Then you can do the required changes and
confirm them by pressing of the Enter key. To finish the measurement you
can leave the parameters screen using the No key followed by confirmation
of the question Quit? by the Enter key.
Potential: 200 mV
Stacking min: 4
Stacking max: 8
St. dev. max: 2%
Output power: 850 W

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3.3.3 Multi-electrode cable (2D, 3D, USD, BB, BS)

Before starting of the measurement connect the multi-electrode
cable to all electrodes on the profile and connect the cable to the device
either directly or by using the T-piece.
As a first step after starting the measurement the unit will identify
accessories. New screen appears informing you about the number of
electrodes found (Connected electrodes) and position of the multi-electrode
cable. Re-write the current position of the multi-electrode cable if
necessary. If the item Required (by S-max) is displayed it means the
minimum number of electrodes required to measure all layers (according to
parameter S-max). If the number of connected electrodes is smaller than the
minimum one (Required) only the data, for which the connected number of
electrodes is sufficient, will be measured.
Connected electrodes: 24
Required (by S-max): 36
Position of 1st el.: 24 m
fig. 100 Editing of multi-electrode cable position – 2D and USD measurement
Laying direction: X
X Pos. of 1st el.: 24 m
Y Pos. of 1st el.: 4m
fig. 101 Editing of multi-electrode cable position – 3D measurement
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Count of electrodes placed
into borehole 12
1st depth in B: 2m
1st pos. in S: 0m
fig. 102 Editing of multi-electrode cable position – BS measurement
Count of electrodes placed
into borehole 1: 12
1st depth in B1: 2m
1st depth in B2: 2m
fig. 103 Editing of multi-electrode cable position – BB measurement
If the number of the identified electrodes does not correspond with

the number of connected ones then:
1) Press the No key. The question “Quit?” is displayed.

2) Check, if all multi-electrode cable sections are connected correctly.
3) Activate new multi-electrode cable identification by pressing the
No key.
After confirming the position of the multi-electrode cable by the

Enter key the information about the upcoming measurement is displayed.
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Measurement status _
Rem. measurements: 125
Remaining points: 378
Done measurements: 15
Done points: 22
Estimated rem. T: 7 min
Temperature: 29°C
Battery status: 55 %
 Rem. measurements – Number of measurements that can be

measured according to the current position of multi-electrode cable
and have not yet been measured.
 Remaining points – Number of data points that can be measured
according to the current position of multi-electrode cable and have
not yet been measured (one multi-channel measurements get more
measured points).
 Done measurements – Number of measurements that can be
measured according to the current position of multi-electrode cable
and have already been measured.
 Done points – Number of data points that can be measured
according to the current position of multi-electrode cable and have
already been measured (one multi-channel measurements get more
measured points).
 Estimated rem. T – The estimated time for measuring of all
remaining measurements according to the current position of
multi-electrode cable.
 Temperature – Internal temperature of the device.
 Battery status – Status of feeding battery (related to the
characteristics of lead-acid batteries).
By pressing the Enter key the window for editing Dummy

electrodes appears. If some of the electrodes cannot be used (e.g. when
measuring across a road, concrete surface etc.) set the positions of those
unused (“dummy”) electrodes. The maximum number of the dummy
electrodes is 100, resp. 50 according to type of measurement. The small
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number of electrode within multi-electrode cable is shown after entering the
position.
By entering the position -1 (resp. Exit) the editing of dummy
electrodes is finished and screen with question Start measurement? is
displayed.
Set dummy electrodes [m]

(max. 100 el, set -1 to end) _
2 1
6 3
-1
fig. 105 Dummy electrodes window for 2D and USD measurement
Set dummy electrodes x, y[m]

(max. 50 el, set -1 to end) _
8 4 2
10 4 3
-1
fig. 106 Dummy electrodes window for 3D measurement
Set max. 100 dummy positions

borehole 1/2, depth [m] _
Boreh.1 2 10
Boreh.1 4 8
Exit
fig. 107 Dummy electrodes window for BB measurement
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Set max. 100 dummy positions
boreh./surf., depth/pos. [m] _
Boreh. 2 10
Surf. 0 11
Exit
fig. 108 Dummy electrodes window for BS measurement
Start measurement?
(Unlock STOP button)
fig. 109 Start the measurement?
Unlock the STOP button for start measurement or press No key for
end of the measurement. Before the measurement is started the resistance of
the electrodes is tested. The test can be interrupted (and skipped) by holding
down the No key. To properly test of electrodes no infinite electrodes
should be connected to the device.
Average resist.: 1253 

Much higher / lower resist.:
(Select any to re-measure) _
All are OK, start meas.
12 m 74745 
96 m >999999 
_______________________________
Push STOP before touching el.!
fig. 110 List of different resistance electrodes – 2D and USD measurement
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List of strange electrodes
10 m, 4 m 74745 
12 m, 4 m >999999 
_______________________________
fig. 111 List of different resistance electrodes – 3D measurement

10 m / B1 74745 
12 m / B2 >999999 
_______________________________
fig. 112 List of different resistance electrodes – BB measurement

10 m / B 74745 
0m/S >999999 
_______________________________
fig. 113 List of different resistance electrodes – BS measurement
If some electrodes with the resistances significantly different from

the average values of the electrodes in the vicinity are found their list is
displayed. Note: Higher resistance electrodes are displayed at the top of the
table, while lower resistance electrodes are displayed below higher ones.
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If you would like to check the connection of the electrodes
found by the test press the STOP button at first.
By selecting any of the electrode position shown in the list and
pressing the Enter key the contact resistance is re-measured. Pressing No
key cancels the test of electrode resistance and returns to editing of dummy
electrodes. Select the item All are OK, start meas. to end the electrode test
and to continue to measure data on the profile.
When more than 100 electrodes of multi-electrode cable is
connected the resistance test is carried out in steps of hundred electrodes.
If the selected measurement method uses infinite electrodes, the

device prompts you to connect them. Connect it and press Enter key.

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The measurement runs automatically and the measured values are

displayed currently on one of the measured values screens. The current
pulse is signalized by shining of the MEASURING indicator.
The keys 1 to 8 serve for the movement between the measured
values screens.
The key No stops the measurement and shows the Measurement
parameters window.
The key Meas stops the measurement and starts editing of
measured data.
If the STOP button is pushed the measurement is stopped and the
question to delete last 8 measurements appears.
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In the case of a danger the measurement can be

immediately interrupted by pressing of the STOP button!
If all points (measurable in the current multi-electrode cable
position) have been measured and the end of the profile has been reached
the measurement is finished. If the profile end has not been reached (resp.
not all data points has not been measured in BB and BS measurement) you
will be asked to place the STOP button to the safety position and to move
multi-electrode cable (roll-along).
Press STOP button and then

move the multielectrode cable
to other position (roll along).
After that press Yes key

(No key ends measurement)
fig. 115 Move the multi-electrode cable – BB and BS measurement
Press the Enter key when the section is moved. The multi-
electrode cable position window will be shown. The measurement can be
finished by pressing the No key.
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recall the parameters screen by pressing of the No key. Then you can do the
required changes and confirm them by pressing of the Enter key. To finish
the measurement you can leave the parameters screen using the No key
followed by confirmation of the question Quit? by the Enter key.
Potential: 200 mV
Stacking min: 4
Stacking max: 8
St. dev. max: 2%
Output power: 850 W
Editing of measured data

Screen with a list of measured values (No. 5 with measured
LAYERs, No. 6 with measured VES curves and No. 8 with a history of
measured values) allows checking of measured data correctness. In a doubt
the meas key can be used to pause the measurement and to start editing of
measured data. The cursor (cross) is displayed, which can be moved using
the arrow keys (long press leads to faster movement). Use the cursor to
select the data that you are interested in. Selected data point in the LAYER
or VES screen is in circle.
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For data viewing and their deleting use following buttons:
 1 - 8 change the type of display with measured values so you can
display all information about the selected data point. The cursor is
automatically set to the selected data point on the new screen.
 select + 0 - 9 allows filtering displaying of multi-channel
measurement if displaying of all channels is unclear. Only the
selected channel will be shown. Repeated pressing of the button
switches the filter off.
 select + arrow up / down on the screen with measured layers
selects another layer to be displayed (it decreases / increases the
distance between the electrodes arrangement of which the
measured layer is shown).
 select + arrow left / right on the screen with measured VES selects
another VES to be displayed (it decreases / increases the position
of the electrode arrays of which the measured VES is shown).
 5 on the screen No. 5 with measured layers changes the scale of the
horizontal axis (smaller part of the profile is displayed). To return
to the default setting (the whole profile is shown) hold the button 5
down.
 Yes or meas deletes the selected data point. You will be asked to
confirm the operation. A deleted data will be re-measured
immediately after measurement recovery. The deleted value is not
deleted absolutely, but it is only marked as “remeasured”, so there
are both old and new values in the data file (old value will not be
used for data export).
 No exits the data editing and resumes the measurement.
fig. 117 LAYER and VES curve of the selected data point
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What is shown on LAYER and VES graphs (screens No. 5 and 6):
 LAYER is a graph, in which there are drawn all data points with
the same distance between the first and the last electrode used for
data points measurement. Some measurement prescriptions define
more layers with the same distance of outer electrodes – those are
drawn into one graph so it is possible to compare measured values.
 VES is a graph, in which there are drawn all data points with the
same position of the middle between the first and the last electrode
used for their measurement.
 MC out of range means that the selected data point of the LAYER
or VES is out of current multi-electrode cable range (the data
cannot be re-measured without roll-along of the multi-electrode
cable).
 spac means the distance between the first and the last electrode
used for selected data point measurement.
 el.pos means the middle position of the electrodes used for selected
data point measurement.
 exclamation mark warns about the data point with zero apparent
resistivity (probably measured potential was reverse polarity then
expected so the apparent resistivity would be calculated negative).
 The data point drawn only with the outline with a blank center
signalizes the last measured data.

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3.3.4 GPS continual measurement

As a first step after starting the measurement the unit identifies
accessories (if the measurement with switch box was selected). New screen
appears informing you about the number of electrodes found (Connected
electrodes). After confirming by Enter key the screen with information
about the upcoming measurement will appear. The 1 cycle measurements
count can differ from 1 cycle measurements count shown after the data file
generating, because the actually shown value is valid for currently
connected multi-electrode cable.
fig. 118 Multi-electrode cable identifying
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1 cycle measurements: 125
1 cycle points: 378
Done points: 22
Estimated cycle T: 7 min
Temperature: 29°C
 1 cycle measurements – Number of measurements that can be

measured according to the current connected multi-electrode cable
and that will be measured in a cycle.
 1 cycle points – Number of data points that that can be measured
according to the current connected multi-electrode cable and that
will be measured in a cycle (one multi-channel measurements get
more measured points).
 Done measurements – Number of measurements that have already
been measured.
 Done points – Number of data points that have already been
measured (one multi-channel measurements get more measured
points).
 Estimated rem. T – The estimated time for measuring of one cycle.
 Temperature – Internal temperature of the device.
 Battery status – Status of feeding battery (related to the
characteristics of lead-acid batteries).
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If the selected measurement method uses infinite electrodes the
device prompts you to connect them. Connect it and press Enter key.

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If the screen for test of GPS connection shows up, unlock the
STOP button (resp. press the Enter key if the button is already unlocked) to
start measurement. The No key opens the window for measurement
parameters editing.
Lat: 4805.272N
Lon: 01139.258E
Alt: 46.8M
Time: 132440
Satellites: 6
H. Dilution 1.5
Start measurement?
(Unlock STOP button)
fig. 121 GPS communication test & measurement start
Measurement can be interrupted at any time by pressing the No

key. If GPS connection is lost the measurement is continued but missing
GPS data is signalized by a beep after each measurement.
The measured values are displayed currently on one of the
measured values screens. The current pulse is signalized by shining of the
MEASURING indicator.
The keys 1 to 8 serve for the movement between the measured
values screens
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recall the parameters screen by pressing of the No key on the screen of test
GPS communication. Then you can do the required changes and confirm
them by pressing of the Enter key. To finish the measurement you can leave
the parameters screen using the No key followed by confirmation of the
question Quit? by the Enter key.
Potential: 200 mV
Stacking min: 4
Stacking max: 8
St. dev. max: 2%
Output power: 850 W

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3.3.5 Measured values screens

Some screens may not be available according to the type of the
measurement.
Potential: 49.53 mV
Standard dev.: 0.1 %
fig. 123 Measured values window (No. 1) – only SP measurement
Potential: 49.53 mV
App. res.: 14.35 m
Output potential: 964.0 V
Current: 12.99 mA
Standard dev.: 0.1 %
Self potential: 0 mV
IP1[%]: 1.03% St.dev.: 1.0 %
IP2[%]: 0.91% St.dev.: 1.3 %
IP3[%]: 0.82% St.dev.: 1.8 %
IP4[%]: 0.68% St.dev.: 1.9 %
fig. 124 Measured values window (No. 1) – single-channel

0.0 %
R0: 256.12 mV 266.14 m 25 mV
R1: 123.80 mV 243.05 m 0.0 %

25 mV
R2: 95.02 mV 212.65 m 0.0 %

25 mV
R3: 75.94 mV 207.56 m 0.0 %
25 mV
R4: 68.57 mV 197.23 m 0.0 %

25 mV
R5: 52.04 mV 182.05 m 0.0 %
25 mV
R6: 47.58 mV 177.15 m 0.0 %

25 mV
R7: 33.22 mV 172.12 m 0.0 %

25 mV
R8: 30.57 mV 171.99 m 0.0 %

25 mV
R9: 27.96 mV 173.55 m 0.0 %

25 mV
Current: 256.07 mA Out: 902.9 V

fig. 125 Measured values window (No. 1) – multi-channel (potential, app. resistivity, st.
deviation, self-potential, output current and potential)
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Temperature: 29°C
fig. 126 Measurement status window (No. 2) (SP, RP, VES, GPS)
Rem. measurements: 125
Remaining points: 378
Done points: 22
Estimated rem. T: 7 min
Temperature: 29°C
Battery under load: 43 %
fig. 127 Measurement status window (No. 2) (2D, 3D, USD, BB, BS)
Note: If the Battery under load is displayed with its value much
less than Battery status it means the battery voltage drops significantly
when the load is applied and the battery is at the end of its life.
Measured IP values / st. dev. _

IP1[%]: 1.03% 1.0% IP10[%]: 0.23% 3.5%
IP2[%]: 0.91% 1.3% IP11[%]: 0.21% 3.7%
IP3[%]: 0.82% 1.8% IP12[%]: 0.21% 3.3%
IP4[%]: 0.68% 1.9% IP13[%]: 0.19% 3.7%
IP5[%]: 0.58% 1.8% IP14[%]: 0.17% 3.9%
IP6[%]: 0.50% 2.2% IP15[%]: 0.16% 3.7%
IP7[%]: 0.43% 1.8% IP16[%]: 0.17% 4.5%
IP8[%]: 0.33% 2.7% IP17[%]: 0.15% 4.1%
IP9[%]: 0.30% 3.2% IP18[%]: 0.13% 4.7%
IP10[%]: 0.25% 3.5% IP19[%]: 0.11% 5.2%
fig. 128 Measured IP window (No. 3) – single-channel
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IP17[%] IP18[%] IP19[%] IP20[%]

R0: 1.03 1.0%
IP13[%] 0.91 1.3 IP15[%]
IP14[%] % 0.82 1.8 % 0.68 1.9 %
IP16[%]
IP9[%]1.031.11
R0: R1: 1.0% 0.910.95
IP10[%]
1.2% 1.3 % 0.820.86
IP11[%]
1.5 % 1.8 % 0.680.71
IP12[%]
2.1 % 1.9 %2.4 %
1.03 1.11
R2: 1.08 0.91 0.95
0.9% 0.94 0.82 0.86
1.0 % 0.84 0.68 0.71
1.8 % 0.69 2.1 %
IP5[%]
R0: R1: 1.0%IP6[%] IP7[%]
1.2% 1.3 %1.5 % 1.8 %IP8[%] _ 2.4 %
2.1 % 1.9 %
1.11
R2: 1.08
R3: 1.09
0.9%0.95
1.0% 1.50.95
0.94 0.86
1.0 %1.1 % 2.10.85
0.84 0.71
1.8 % 0.690.70
1.9 % 2.1 %2.2 %
1.03
R0: R1:
IP1[%] 1.2%0.91
IP2[%]
1.0%
1.07
%0.82
IP3[%]
1.3 % %0.68
IP4[%]
1.8 % _
1.9 %2.4 %
1.11
R2: R3: 1.09
1.08R4:0.9% 1.0%
0.95 0.94
1.1% 1.00.93
0.95 0.84
1.1 %
%0.86 1.3 % 1.80.83
0.85 0.69
1.9 %
%0.71 2.2 % 2.10.66
0.70 %2.2 %2.5 %
1.03
R0: R1: 1.0%1.2%0.91 0.82
1.3 %1.5 % 0.68
1.8 %2.1 % 1.9 %2.4 %
1.09
R4: 1.07
R5: 1.12
1.1%0.95 0.93
1.1% 0.97 0.85
1.3 % 0.83
1.4 % 0.88 0.70
2.2 % 0.66
2.3 % 0.70
%2.5 %3.1 %
1.111.08
R1: R2:
R3:
1.2%0.9%
1.0%
0.95 0.94
1.11
1.1
0.86
1.5 %1.0 %
%0.84 1.9
0.71
2.1 %1.8 %
%0.69
2.4 %2.1 %
2.2
1.09
R4: R5: 1.12
1.07R6:1.1% 1.1%
0.95 0.93
1.2% 1.30.96
0.97 0.83
1.4 %
%0.85 1.4 % 2.20.84
0.88 0.66
2.3 %
%0.70 2.2 % 2.50.68
0.70 %3.1 %2.4 %
1.08
R2: R3: 0.9%1.0%0.941.15 0.84
1.0 %1.1 % 0.69
1.8 %1.9 % 2.1 %2.2 %
1.07
R5: R6: 1.11
1.12R7:1.1% 1.2%
0.93 0.97
0.7% 1.40.98
0.96 0.88
1.4 %
%0.83 0.9 % 2.30.89
0.84 0.70
2.2 %
%0.66 1.8 % 3.10.72
0.68 %2.4 %2.5 %
1.09
R3: R4: 1.0%1.1%0.95 0.85
1.1 %1.3 % 0.70
1.9 %2.2 % 2.2 %2.5 %
1.11
R7: 1.15
R8: 1.18
0.7%0.96
0.3% 1.41.05
0.98 0.84
0.9 %0.6 % 2.20.97
0.89 0.68
1.8 %1.5 % 2.40.80
0.72 %2.5 %2.1 %
R5: 1.12
R6: 1.1%1.2%0.97 1.4 % %0.88
R4: 1.07 1.1% 0.93 1.3 % 0.83 2.2 % 0.66 2.5 % 2.3 % %0.70 3.1 %
1.15
R8: 1.18
R9: 1.25
0.3%0.98 1.05
0.8% 1.09 0.89
0.6 % 0.97
1.0 % 1.01 0.72
1.5 % 0.80
1.9 % 0.85
%2.1 %2.7 %
1.121.11
R5: R6:
R7:
1.1%1.2%0.970.96
0.7%
0.880.84
1.4 %1.4 %
0.9 %
0.700.68
1.8
2.3 %2.2 %
%
3.1 %2.4 %
2.5
R6: R7: 1.15

R8:
1.11 1.181.25
R9:
1.2%0.7%0.96 0.8%
0.3%0.98 1.051.09
1.4 %0.9 %
0.6 %0.89
0.84 0.971.01
1.0 % 1.5 %0.72
0.68
2.2 %1.8 %
0.800.85
1.9 %
2.4 %2.5 %
2.1 %2.7 %
1.18
R9:
1.15
R7: R8:
1.250.98
0.7%0.3%
0.8%1.05 1.09 0.89
0.9 %0.6 %
1.0 %0.971.01 0.72
1.9 %0.80
1.8 %1.5 %
0.85 2.7 %
2.5 %2.1 %
1.181.25
R8: R9: 0.3%0.8%1.051.09 0.971.01
0.6 %1.0 % 0.800.85
1.5 %1.9 % 2.1 %2.7 %
R9: 1.25 0.8% 1.09 1.0 % 1.01 1.9 % 0.85 2.7 %
fig. 129 Measured IP window (No. 3) – multi-channel (IP, st. deviation)
Note: Individual windows with different IP windows can be

switched over by pressing the 3 button.
Electrode position / number _

C1: 2 m / 1
C2: 24 m / 12
P1: 12 m / 6 P7: ---
P2: 14 m / 7 P8: ---
P3: 10 m / 5 P9: ---
P4: 16 m / 8 P10: ---
P5: --- P11: ---
P6: ---
fig. 130 Electrode positions window (No. 4) – 2D measurement
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fig. 131 Measured LAYER window (No. 7) - 2D measurement
fig. 132 Measured VES window (No. 7) - 2D measurement
Note:
 LAYER is a graph, in which there are drawn all data points with
the same distance between the first and the last electrode used for
data points measurement. Some measurement prescriptions define
more layers with the same distance of outer electrodes – those are
drawn into one graph so it is possible to compare measured values.
 VES is a graph, in which there are drawn all data points with the
same position of the middle between the first and the last electrode
used for their measurement.
 exclamation mark warns about the data point with zero apparent
resistivity (probably measured potential was reverse polarity then
expected so the apparent resistivity would be calculated negative).
 The data point drawn only with the outline with a blank center
signalizes the last measured data.
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fig. 133 Measured values history window (No. 7) - graph
Last 8 measured app. res. _

1: 4.84 mV 29.24 m
2: 5.02 mV 32.25 m
3: 3.25 mV 35.89 m
4: 2.85 mV 37.25 m
5: 5.98 mV 39.99 m
6: 7.25 mV 41.87 m
7: 12.26 mV 42.55 m
8: 12.11 mV 43.28 m
fig. 134 Measured values history window (No. 7) – single-channel
Last 8 measured app. res. _

29.24 32.25 35.89 37.25
R0: 39.99 41.87 42.55 43.28 m
58.25 62.28 66.58
R1: 65.29 74.18 75.98 m
82.18 86.63
R2: 98.25 112.15 m
108.85 112.25
R3: 125.58 115.87 m
R4: m
R5: m
R6: m
R7: m
R8: m
R9: m
fig. 135 Measured values history window (No. 7) – multi-channel
Note: graphical and numerical screen with history of measured

values can be switched over by pressing the 7 button. Exclamation mark
warns about the data point with zero apparent resistivity (probably
measured potential was reverse polarity then expected so the apparent
resistivity would be calculated negative).
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fig. 136 Potential & Current curve window (No. 8) – single-channel
fig. 137 Potential & Current curve window (No. 8) – multi-channel
Note: Voltage and current curves are for reference only. Dotted
line shows the waveforms as they are measured. Full line shows the
waveforms after simple deducting the DC offset.
Note: Current curve is not shown if more devices are connected in

parallel for increase of transmitted power.
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3.3.6 Activation of parallel connection of ARES II units

One ARES II unit serves as the master. Other ARES II units are
slave devices.
Connect all ARES II units using theirs T-pieces (see chapter 2.5.7).
Then switch slave devices on one by one and select “Settings”
from the main menu, then select “Power boosting” and confirm it. The next
screen will show order number of the slave device, its power feeding status
and its inside temperature. The device is ready for the measurement. Its
transmitter is blocked if the STOP button is pushed.
Power boosting device #2
Power boosting is disabled

if STOP button is pressed!
Temperature: 23 °C
fig. 138 Slave device screen
The master device is to be switched on as the last one. Run the

measurement on the master device using usual way. Slave devices will be
operated automatically from the master device.
Note: If you set 600 W or 300 W as the power limit of the master
device, the limit will be used also for all slave devices.
Parallel connection of ARES II units can be also used for time
monitoring. Electronic converters must be used as the power sources in this
case because slave devices are permanently switched on and have current
power consumption.
Always push red STOP button on all ARES II units

before touching measuring cables or electrodes.
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4 Instrument settings and memory

management
4.1 FILE TOOLS
Choose File tools from the main menu. The menu for working with
files will be shown.
batt:100% 13:55:54
2D/USD file edit
Save files to USB flash
File delete
Delete all data files
Memory format
fig. 139 File tools menu
4.1.1 2D / USD file edit

In the same way as the data file can be viewed and data points can
be deleted during the measurement, the 2D and USD file can be viewed and
edited outside the time of the measurement. Choose 2D/USD file edit from
File tools menu. Select the file, which should edited, from the list of files
and confirm it by Enter button.

fig. 140 File menu to edit file
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number of already measured points).
Confirm it by Enter key.
Name: Brno
Locality: Medlanky
Type: 2D-Multicable
Date: 19/09/2012 16:54:29
Note:
Size: 14524 B
Edit this file?
The LAYER window will appear, on which the first measured

layer will be shown. Use the cursor to select the data that you are interested
in. Selected data point in the LAYER or VES screen is in circle.
fig. 142 LAYER and VES curve of the selected data point
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For operations in data and their deleting use following buttons:
 1 - 7 change the type of display with measured values so you can

display all information about the selected data point. The cursor is
automatically set to the selected data point on the new screen.
 select + 0 - 9 allows to filter displaying of multi-channel
measurement if displaying of all channels is unclear. Only the
selected channel will be shown. Repeated pressing of the button
switches the filter off.
 select + arrow up / down on the screen with measured layers
selects another layer to be displayed (it decreases / increases the
distance between the electrodes arrangement of which the
measured layer is shown).
 select + arrow left / right on the screen with measured VES selects
another VES to be displayed (it decreases / increases the position
of the electrode arrays of which the measured VES is shown).
 5 on the screen No. 5 with measured layers changes the scale of the
horizontal axis (smaller part of the profile is displayed). To return
to the default setting (the whole profile is shown) hold the button 5
down.
 Yes or meas deletes the selected data point. You will be asked to
confirm the operation. A deleted data will be re-measured
immediately after measurement recovery. The deleted value is not
deleted absolutely, but it is only marked as “remeasured”, so there
are both old and new values in the data file (old value will not be
used for data export).
 No exits the data editing and resumes the measurement.
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4.1.2 Deleting of a file

Choose File delete from File tools menu. Select the file,
which should be deleted, from the list of files and confirm it by “Yes” key.

fig. 143 File menu to delete file
number of already measured points).
Deleting of very large files may take a while. Estimated time
needed to delete the file is shown on the last line.
Confirm it by Enter key.
Name: Brno
Locality: Medlanky
Type: 2D-Multicable
Date: 19/09/2012 16:54:29
Note:
Size: 14524 B
Are you sure to delete the file?
Estimated deleting time: 0.2 s
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4.1.3 Deleting of all data files

It allows you to delete all data files. It does not affect measuring
prescriptions files (VES, 2D, 3D, BB, BS, USD).
Choose Delete all data files from File tools menu
The screen with the information about the number of data files in
the device memory, their total length and the estimated time needed to
delete the files will appear. Confirm it by pressing Enter key.
Number of files: 66
Total size: 2420300 B
Are you sure to delete files?

Estimated deleting time: 12.2 s
fig. 145 Number of data files and their total length
4.1.4 Device memory format

It allows you erasing the whole device memory. All data files and
also all measuring prescriptions files (VES, 2D, 3D, BB, BS, USD) will
disappear. Memory format does not affect device settings.
Choose Memory formats from File tools menu.
Confirm next window by Enter key.
Erase all memory?
All data will be lost!
Next you will have to

upload measuring methods!
Note: it will take approximately 7 minutes...
fig. 146 Memory format confirmation
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4.1.5 Saving stored files into USB-Flash disc

All data files (no prescriptions files) can be copied from internal
memory to standard USB-Flash disc. The Flash disc sector size must be 512
Bytes (usual sector size). The Flash disc can be formatted to FAT12, FAT16
or FAT32 file system, cluster size up to 32 kB. User can select folder path
where the device will create new folder. All files from memory will be
saved into the new folder. Files are stored as binary file, which is necessary
to be converted to ASCII file in computer using ARES2 Data Transfer
software.
Each file is saved into Flash disc using unique filename, which
consists of file number and several characters from original file name.
Connect your USB flash memory to the device via USB pc / flash
disc communication cable. Choose Save files to USB Flash from File tools
menu. The following window will be shown:
ARES/DATA/2012> _
..
BRNO
PRICELIST
MEDLANKY
POLE
EXPORT
fig. 147 Choosing of folder path in USB flash disc
Select path where new project folder will be created. Use arrows
up, down, right and left to through folders on the disc to enter directories or
to exit directories. The current path is displayed above the line. Use Enter
key to confirm selected path. Then the next screen is shown.
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ARES/DATA/2012> _
Enter new folder name:

CHAPLAVA
fig. 148 New folder name editing
Enter name of new folder. After you confirm the folder name the
data saving process starts. At the end of the process you are informed about
amount of stored data.
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4.2 Basic information about the device

Choose Show Info from the main menu. The following window
will be shown:
Single channel device

SN: 1208121 v1.1
Free files in memory: 99
Free memory: 258816 kB
Temperature: 21 °C
fig. 149 Info window
Single channel device / 10–channel device means the type of the

device.
SN means serial number and firmware version.
Free files in memory means how many files can be stored into
the device memory (beside already stored files).
Free memory means free memory space.
Battery status means the status of feeding battery (related to the
typical characteristics of lead-acid batteries)
Temperature means temperature inside of the device.
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4.3 Settings
Choose Settings from the main menu. The following menu will be
shown.
batt:100% 13:55:54
LCD contrast
Filtering
GPS comm speed
Date / Time
Methods priority
Power boosting
fig. 150 Settings menu
LCD contrast serves for adjusting of display contrast. Set proper

contrast using arrows up / down and confirm it by Enter key.
You can adjust the contrast (emergency) at any time by holding
down the 0 key together with the Select key (for example, when the display
is completely black).
Use Up/Down buttons

to adjust LCD contrast: 60
fig. 151 Display contrast setting
Filtering serves for digital filter setting. Choose proper value so

that it corresponds with the mains frequency used in your country. The
value influences the minimal length (and length multiple) of IP windows for
induced polarization measuring.
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Select power line filtering:

50 Hz (20 ms)
60 Hz (16.6 ms)
In brackets is IP window
length coefficient
fig. 152 Filtering setting
GPS comm. speed serves for setting of communication with GPS

receiver. For more details see chapter 2.5.2
Date / Time serves for adjusting of device internal time.
Old time & date:

12:24:07 13/12/2011
New time & date:

12:24:07 13/12/2011
hh:mm:ss dd/mm/yyyy
fig. 153 Date and time setting
Methods priority modifies list of measuring prescriptions used for

the selection at the start of measurement.. “HD” Methods can be placed at
the beginning or at the end of the prescription list. Proper choice helps you
to find frequently used prescriptions at the beginning of the list.
Power boosting see chapter 3.3.6.
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5 PC Software for data transfer

5.1 Description of the software
5.1.1 Software installation
Insert the installation CD called ARES II into the PC. Connect PC
with ARES II device by means of USB cable from accessories and turn the
instrument on. Wait till the dialog “Found new hardware” appears and
continue installing driver according to instructions shown. For more details
see the readme_en.txt file from the installation CD. For the installation of
the ARES II Control Interface software, please, follow the instruction in the
“readme.txt” file in ARES II Control Interface folder.
After successful installation the PC software can be launched by
clicking on the icon ARES II Control Interface on the PC screen or in the
menu Start \ All programs \ GF Instruments \ ARES II Control Interface.
5.1.2 Main window of the software
fig. 154 Software for data transfer
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fig. 155 Data memory is displayed
fig. 156 Methods memory and context menu is displayed
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The program is designed for:
o Downloading data from the ARES II memory to a PC and
to export data into files open-able in a variety of programs
for data processing.
o Converting binary files (files stored directly on the USB
flash drive by the ARES II and files from remote
measurement) to ASCII form.
o Uploading of measuring methods or new firmware into
the ARES II memory.
o Remote control of the device – performing the
measurement without operator assistance at the measuring
spot (e.g. time-lapse investigations on difficult or
dangerous places).
The main program window consists of four main parts:
- Main menu allows running all activities.

o File – menu for working with files and folders.
o Firmware upgrade – uploading of new firmware to
device memory.
o Options – software settings.
o Radio control – settings for remote radio communication
- Left panel displays the directory structure on your computer. In this

panel you can select the folder that will be used to store
downloaded files. The context menu (mouse right click) as well as
File menu offers a number of functions:
o Rename folder – the directory can also be renamed after
the second click of the left mouse button.
o Delete folder – the directory can also be deleted by
pressing the Delete key on the keyboard.
o Create new folder
o Open location in explorer – opens the selected folder in
Windows Explorer
o Download all files – downloads all files from the
device memory if that is connected.
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- Right upper panel shows the files stored in the selected directory.
File name and it type is displayed. You can select one or more files
to work with them. The context menu (mouse right click) as well
as File menu offers a number of functions:
o Rename file – the file can also be renamed after the
second click of the left mouse button.
o Delete file – the file can also be deleted by pressing the
Delete key on the keyboard.
o Edit file – opens the selected file in Windows Notepad. To
start editing the file you can also double-click the mouse
on selected file.
o Export – exports data from the measured data file to
a different format depending on the selected interpretation
software.
o Convert .bin to ASCII – convert binary files to ASCII
readable form. Binary file is, for example, a file stored
directly to the USB flash drive by the ARES II.
o Upload to ARES II – uploads selected measuring methods
to the device memory if that is connected. Method files
can also be uploaded simply by dragging the file to the
lower panel.
o Download all files – downloads all the files from the
device memory if that is connected.
o Create new measurement – create new binary file that
contains all information about the measurement. The
binary file can be used for measurement using remote
control.
o Continue measurement – open stored binary file and
continue in its measurement.
- Right lower panel shows ARES II memory contents. For its view it
is necessary to connect ARES II to the computer, turn it on (the
display will show PC Control) and then click Connect to methods
memory (displays measuring methods) or Connect to data memory
(displays measured data). The name of each file, its type, locality
name, date and time of measurement and the file length is
displayed. All files can be sorted by the displayed data by clicking
on the column title. The context menu (mouse right click) as well
as File menu offers the following functions:
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o Delete file – the file can also be deleted by pressing the
Delete key on the keyboard.
o Download file - downloads selected files from the device
memory. Files can also be downloaded simply by
dragging the selected file to the upper panel.
o Download all files – downloads all the files from the
device memory.
To disconnect from the device memory, click the

Disconnect button under the lower right panel.
5.1.3 Software settings – Options

It is possible to set software behavior in the main menu / Options:
Connection port – allows to set the computer port to which the

ARES II is connected. Set USB if the device is
connected to the PC by USB communication cable.
Other options are only for remote control of the ARES II
unit (see chapter 5.4)
Switch ARES off after disconnect – the ARES II is
automatically switched off when disconnecting from its
memory (clicked button Disconnect) if checked.
Update ARES time when connected – if selected, the device
internal clock is synchronized with PC clock always
when the device is connected to the PC (the button
Connect is clicked).
GPS to UTM parameters – You can select ellipsoid and zone
number, which will be used to calculate UTM
coordinates from GPS data. If zone auto is selected, the
zone number is selected automatically with regard to
GPS position of the first data point.
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5.1.4 Associated file types

Individual file types are differentiated by their extensions:
*.mcs – measuring method for 2D and 3D measurement

*.bbs – measuring method for BB measurement
*.bss – measuring method for BS measurement
*.uss – measuring method for USD measurement
*.vss – measuring method for VES measurement
*.2dm – data file for 2D measurement

*.3dm – data file for 3D measurement
*.bhd – data file for BB measurement
*.bsd – data file for BS measurement
*.usd – data file for USD measurement
*.ves – data file for VES measurement
*.rpd – data file for RP measurement
*.spd – data file for SP measurement
*.gps – data file for GPS measurement
*.bin – binary data file
*.dat, *.sdg – exported data
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5.1.5 Data file structure

All types of data files (meaning files after downloading from the
device memory to a computer) have a similar structure.
Measurement parameters – There is a list of all measurement

parameters on the beginning of the file.
Example of parameters of 2D measurement:
Device: ARES II/10 SN:1205277 SW:v1.1 HW:v2.0
Time: 13:55:27
Date: 13/11/2012
Locality: Medlanky
Operator: JK
Note: P7
Method: Dip-Dip overlap HD
Start of measurement: Manual start
Profile: 5
X-loc: 11 m
Y-loc: 19 m
Direction: -Y
Electrode distance: 2 m
Profile length: 70 m
S-min: 0 m
S-max: 70 m
Edge: Full
Pulse length: 400 ms
Measurement mode: 10 channel
Filtering: 50 Hz
Output power: 850 W
Minimal potential: 5 mV
Maximal error: 10 %
Stacking: 3 / 4
Dummy electrodes: 0 m
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Grounding resistances – In the case of measurement with multi-
electrode cable are measurement parameters followed by
measured electrode grounding resistances.
Example: Connected MC 12+24 electrodes, layed from 0 m,
resistances[Ohm] of 36 el. from el.No 0: -, 196, 190,
193, 241, 222, 238, 222, 231, 188, 218, 219, 203, 240,
264, 214, 231, 251, 235, 269, 198, 188, 212, 168, 153,
140, 122, 115, 114, 113, 101, 89, 84, 83, 76, 84
Example description: Connected multi-electrode cable –
12 electrodes on the left and 24 electrodes on the right
from the T-piece, the first electrode position is 0 m,
resistances of 36 electrodes beginning by the electrode
No. 0 are: -, 196 , 190 , 193 ...(electrode No. 0
was set as Dummy).
Measured values – Each measured point is saved in one line,

individual values are tab-separated. One multichannel
measurement consisting of n measured points is thus
stored in n lines. If any measured point has been deleted
and measured again, both measurements are listed in the
data file, and the erased measurement is marked as
"remeasured"
C1[el], C2[el], P1[el], P2[el] – positions of current and

potential electrodes of multi-electrode cable (describes
the used measuring electrode array)
C1x[el], C1y[el], ... P2x[el], P2y[el] – positions of current
and potential electrodes in the x and y direction – only
for 3D measurement
Dir – the direction of the measuring electrode array – only for
3D measurement
C1[m], C2[m], P1[m], P2[m] – positions of current and
potential electrodes (describes the used measuring
electrode array)
P[m], S[m] – profile and station position
Pn, Pn+1 – names of electrodes used for potential
measurement (describes used channel of multi-channel
device)
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Array – array code
Uout[V] – transmitter output potential
I[mA] – transmitter output current
U[mV] – receiver input potential
EP[mV] – receiver input DC potential (polarization)
AppRes[Ohmm] – calculated apparent resistance
St-dev[%] – standard deviation of apparent resistance
IP1[%] .. IP20[%] – measured polarization in individual IP
windows
IP1-dev .. IP20-dev – standard deviation of measured
polarization in individual IP windows [%]
Note – text note connected with measured point
Lat, Lon, Alt, Time, Satellites, Dilution – values obtained
from GPS receiver
Northing[m], Easting[m], Track[m] – UTM coordinates and
walked distance from the profile beginning – only GPS
measurement
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5.2 Device memory operation

5.2.1 Data downloading
Connect the ARES II with PC by means of USB cable from the
accessories. Turn on the ARES II. PC Control will be displayed on the
device screen. Start the PC software. Select the directory in which the data
should be stored.
Click Connect to data memory. The contents of memory will be
displayed. Select the files you want to download and use your mouse to
drag the files from the lower right panel to the upper right panel.
If an admissible (with respect to PC rules) letter or name is used in
the file name it will be replaced with “_”.
If you want to delete the files in the device memory select the files
you want to delete and press Delete on the keyboard.
After the transfer is complete click the Disconnect button under the
right lower panel, switch the device off and disconnect it from the PC.
ARES II can be turned off automatically when the PC software is set for it.
If the downloaded file is time monitoring data file every single set
of measurements is be stored in a separate file. The individual files are
numbered.
5.2.2 Measuring method uploading

Connect the ARES II with PC by means of USB cable from the
accessories. Turn on the ARES II PC Control will be displayed on the
device screen. Start the PC software. Select the directory in which the
method files are stored.
Click Connect to methods memory. The contents of memory will
be displayed. Select the files you want to upload and use your mouse to
drag the files from the upper right panel to the lower right panel.
If you want to delete the files in the device memory select the files
you want to delete and press Delete on the keyboard.
After the transfer is complete click the Disconnect button under the
right lower panel, switch the device off and disconnect it from the PC.
ARES II can be turned off automatically when the PC software is set for it.
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5.2.3 Firmware upgrade

You can check your firmware version after switching the
instrument on – the version is displayed beside serial number. The newest
firmware is available on request.
For firmware upgrading connect the ARES II with PC by means of

USB cable from the accessories. Turn on the ARES II by pressing Enter
together with Select. The following window will be displayed on the device
screen:
ARES-II
GF Instruments
SETUP mode v1.1
SN: 1210123 v2.0
PC Control
Press X key to exit
fig. 157 Setup mode
The SN: line contains ARES II serial number and hardware

version. PC Control is displayed if the ARES II is correctly connected to
the PC.
Start the PC software. Click on the Firmware Upgr. in the main
menu, confirm the operation and specify the file with new firmware. Then
the upgrade will be done automatically.
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5.3 Measured data export
5.3.1 Conversion of the .bin file to ASCII file

If you use the possibility to store data from the device directly to
the USB-Flash disc the data files are recorded in binary form. It is necessary
to convert these files to readable ASCII format.
Start the PC software. Select the directory in which the binary file
is stored. Open context menu (mouse right click) and select
Convert .bin to ASCII.
5.3.2 Export data into the interpretive program

The basic type of data file (ASCII) is easy readable and can be
opened by wide range of programs, such as Notepad or MS Excel.
However it is necessary to modify the format (make export) of the
data for direct processing in Res2DInv, Res3DInv, IPI2Win and Surfer.
Start the PC software. Select the directory in which the measured

files are stored. Select one or more files you want to export. If you select
multiple files they will be assembled and exported together. Open context
menu (mouse right click) and select Export and the required file type.
Some variant of the export window according to the selected file
type will appear (see pictures).
The names of the data files from which will be exported are shown
in the upper part of the window. Below is shown the name of the file that
will be created. File name as well as its location can be changed by clicking
on the button on the left.
Export button starts the data exporting.

Cancel button exits window.
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fig. 158 Export to IPI2Win window
In the Export IP window you can choose whether you want to

export apparent chargeability together with the apparent resistance, if it was
measured.
o None – No IP will be exported
o IP1..IP20 – Selected IP window will be exported
o IP redefine – Measured chargeability windows will be
recalculated into new IP window, which beginning and
ending time can be arbitrary set. Step curve is generated
from the measured IP windows, from which the new IP
window is calculated as the mean value within the set
period. For good results it is recommended to measure
discharging curve by a larger number of shorter IP
windows, ideal is to use preset IP windows sets
Full decay.
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IP1
IP2
IP3
IP4 IP redefine – mean value
IP5
IP6
IP...
IP redefine – time from/to
fig. 159 IP window recalculating
fig. 160 Export to Res2DInv window
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Export into Res2DInv and Res3DInv software allows also setting
a simple filter to filter out unsuitable data:
o Method – select measuring electrode array to be exported.
o Minimal injected current – minimal transmitted current
o Minimal measured potential
o Resistivity range – the range of apparent resistivity to be
exported
o Maximal error – maximum allowable standard deviation
to be exported (separately for resistivity and
chargeability)
o IP range – the range of apparent chargeability to be
exported
o Density – only for BB a BS measurement, the parameter
sets the number of exported values between two
electrodes for softening results during followed data
processing. Higher number causes finer grid of the final
picture but the time of the inversion computation is
higher.
o Time monitoring – If you are exporting several identical
2D measurements (time monitoring) to Res2DInv,
checking this option causes to export them to a format
allowing simultaneous processing (see instructions for
Res2DInv, Time Lapse Inversion)
Export options for different types of measurement are:
VES - > IPI2Win

2D, USD - > Res2DInv, several profiles also Res3DInv
3D - > Res3DInv
BB, BS - > Res2DInv
GPS - > Res2DInv, Surfer
RP - > Res2DInv (only electrode array 10ch pole-dipole),
Res3DInv (only electrode array 10ch pole-dipole),
Surfer
SP - > Surfer
When exporting VES measurements each individual measured

VES is exported to a separate file. The individual files are numbered.
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When exporting GPS measurements to Res2DInv the distance from
the beginning of the profile (according to GPS coordinates) rounded to an
integer multiple of electrode configuration parameter a is used as distance
on the profile.
When exporting RP measurements to Res2DInv or Res3DInv the

positions of measuring electrodes are rounded to an integer multiple of
electrode configuration parameter a
When connecting several data files into one exported file,

following rules must be kept:
o Export to Res2DInv – It is possible to combine multiple

2D and USD measurements but the electrode distance in
all of the connected files must be equal or integer multiple
of each other. Positions of profile beginnings must fit to
the integer multiple of electrode distances. Export is done
with regard to the position and the direction of each
profile.
It is also possible to connect several BB and BS
measurements, which must be measured on one profile
(between 2 specific boreholes) and with the same
electrode distances.
Several RP measurements can be combined.
GPS measurements cannot be combined.
o Export to Res3DInv – It is possible to mutually combine

USD, 2D and 3D measurements (e.g. se. several parallel
2D profiles). The electrode distance in all of the
connected files must be equal or integer multiple of each
other. Positions of profile beginnings must fit to the
integer multiple of electrode distances. Export is done
with regard to the position and direction of each profile.
Several RP measurements can be combined.
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5.4 Remote communication with the device

Remote communication means operating of the device from
computer and receiving online information from the device (which is
transmitted during the measurement) as well as for getting status
information generated during time monitoring.
5.4.1 Communication with the device

The computer and the device can communicate in following ways:
o USB communication cable – distance up to 3 m
o RS232 set for remote control – distance up to 1000 m.
Suitable for jagged landscape or also for underground
measurements.
o Radio set for remote control – distance up to 10000 m.
Suitable for landscape with direct visibility between
device and computer station.
o GSM set for remote control – unlimited distance. Suitable
for region with GSM signal availability.
USB communication setting
The device is connected to the PC in the same way as during data

downloading.
Select USB port in the software ARES II Control Interface in the
menu Options / Connection port.
This kind of communication does not allow receiving device status
information that is transmitted during time monitoring measurements.
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RS 232 communication setting
After the RS232 module is connected to the device the following

menu is shown:
Select next operation:
Go to PC control mode
Configure RS232 module
Unlock STOP button if going to measure
fig. 161 RS232 module connected
Go to PC control mode prepares device for remote control from

computer.
Configure RS232 module allows to set communication speed in
range 1200 – 57600 baud. Lower speed should be set for longer connection
cable.
Connect the RS232 module to the PC. The module adds new COM
port. Its number can be found in the device manager.
Select proper COM port and proper communication speed in the
software ARES II Control Interface in the menu Options /
Connection port.
Options / Connection port / Communication test can be used for
communication checking.
If you want to use the RS232 communication for receiving device

status information, which is transmitted during time monitoring
measurement, select Options / Connection port / Monitor COM after
communication parameters setting. The software will check and display
information messages transmitted by the device. The RS232 module on the
side of device is to be connected to the device after setting the device for
time monitoring measurement.
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Radio communication setting
After the Radio module is connected to the device the following

menu is shown:
Select next operation:
Go to PC control mode
Configure radio module
Unlock STOP button if going to measure
fig. 162 Radio module connected
Go to PC control mode prepares device for remote control from

computer.
Configure radio module allows to set radio module:
Transmit power
View my MAC address
Set destination MAC address
fig. 163 Radio module configuration
Transmit power allows setting of radio transmission power. Set

lower power in case of lower communication distance; set the highest
power in case of distance more than 50 m. Respect power regulations for
radio transmission in your country.
View my MAC address shows unique address of the ARES radio
module.
Set destination MAC address allows setting (must be set !) of the
unique PC radio module address.
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Connect the radio module to the PC.

Select USB port in the software ARES II Control Interface in the
menu Options / Connection port. Configure radio module in the menu
Radio control:
fig. 164 Menu Radio control
Connect starts communication with the device.

Set My Radio Power allows setting of radio transmission power.
Set ARES Radio Power allows setting of radio transmission power
of ARES radio module, if ARES is connected.
Communication test checks communication quality.
View my MAC address shows unique address of the PC radio
module.
Set destination MAC address - you can change the unique ARES
radio module address here.
If you want to receive the device status information, which is

transmitted during time monitoring measurements, please, switch off the
device, than select Radio control / Connect. The software will check and
display information messages transmitted by the device.
The radio module on the side of device is to be connected after

setting the device for time monitoring measurement.
GSM communication setting
Follow instruction manual attached to the GSM module.
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5.5 Remote control of the device

Remote control means running any measurement without operator
close to the device. The device is operated from remote PC.
At first it is necessary to create new file for measured data – new

binary file. The binary file is a file containing all information about the
measurement.
Run PC software. Select the folder where the new file is to be
created. Click right mouse button onto the right upper window and choose
Create new measurement from shown menu. Set all measuring parameters
in the same way as usual for the measurement without remote control and
save the file.
Note: Prescription stored in the computer is used for the
measurement instead of prescriptions stored in the device memory.
fig. 165 Measurement parameters setting
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The measurement can be run when the new file is saved: You can
confirm the question Start the measure now? or you can double click any
binary file shown in the upper right window or also you can select Continue
measurement from menu.
The measurement is done in similar way as it would be measured
directly on the ARES II unit.
fig. 166 Checking of electrodes grounding resistance
After checking of electrodes grounding resistance it is possible to

improve the bad groundings and re-measure bad electrode by clicking onto
button with electrode description.
Always push red STOP button on the device before

touching measuring cables or electrodes.
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fig. 167 Main measuring screen
The main measuring screen is divided into six parts:

o Measured values: The button Parameters suspends the
measurement and allows measuring parameters changing.
The button Edit allows data viewing and deleting. The
button Export immediately exports data for software
Res2DInv / Res3DInv – It is possible to interpret
measured data already during the measurement.
o Electrode positions and measurement status
o IP values. Buttons <, > switches between IP windows.
o Measured layers. Button # zooms in/out this sub-window.
o Measured VES. Button # zooms in/out this sub-window.
o Measurement history. Button # zooms in/out this sub-
window. Button ->history text, ->history graph, or
->measured zone changes view mode. Measured zone is
preview of pseudo-section (only for 2D and USD), where
empty squares shows points that have been measured yet.
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fig. 168 Main measuring screen – zoomed measured zone
All graphs can be zoomed by the mouse.
Data of individual device receivers are displayed in different

colors.
The button EMERGENCY STOP stops the measurement as the

STOP button on the device. The EMERGENCY STOP disables power
transmission but does not provide galvanic disconnection of electrodes from
the power supply.
Always push red STOP button on the device before

touching measuring cables or electrodes.
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fig. 169 Measured data edit
After the button Edit is clicked the measurement is suspended. You

can select data point and display its measured values by mouse clicking on
any measured point in graphs. Selected point is circled in all graphs. The
button Delete deletes measured values of selected data point, which will be
re-measured afterwards. The button Select the last measurement selects last
measured point. Buttons < and > shifts history graph. Measurement will
continue when the Continue button is clicked.
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6 Creating of user defined sets

This chapter describes the way of creating of the user measuring
set for VES, 2D, 3D and USD measurement. The measuring set can be
created in any text editor or spreadsheet, e.g. MS Excel. The measuring set
must have a name length maximum 20 letters, required extension and
required data structure with tab separator. Each line can be completed with
a text comment placed after ‘;’.
Each measuring set is divided into three parts – the prescription for
ten-channel measurement, for five-channel measurement and for single-
channel measurement. On the beginning of each part is a label:
“10 channels” – beginning of multi-channel prescription

“5 channels” – beginning of multi-channel prescription
“1 channel” – beginning of single-channel prescription
Multi-channel prescription defines, beside electrode positions, also

used receiver channels, which will be used for measurement where:
Channel code Where is connected (el. names)

0 P1-P2
1 P2-P3
2 P3-P4
3 P4-P5
4 P5-P6
5 P6-P7
6 P7-P8
7 P8-P9
8 P9-P10
9 P10-P11
Every single line in the prescription is identified with a code

according to the type of electrode array. Type of electrode array is used to
select the appropriate data format when exporting data.
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Array code Description

GEN General
WA Wenner-Alpha
WB Wenner-Beta
WG Wenner-Gama
WS (Wenner-) Schlumberger
DD Dipole-Dipole
EDD Equatorial Dipole-Dipole
PD Pole-Dipole
RPD Reverse Pole-Dipole
PP Pole-Pole
MGM Multiple gradient method
a a a
C1 P1 P2 C2
Station
fig. 170 Wenner Alpha
a a a
C2 C1 P1 P2
Station
fig. 171 Wenner Beta
a a a
C1 P1 Station C2 P2
fig. 172 Wenner Gamma
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na a na
C1 P1 P2 C2
Station
fig. 173 Wenner-Schlumberger
a na a
C2 C1 P1 P2
Station
fig. 174 Dipole-Dipole
C2 P2
a na
a
Station
C1 P1
fig. 175 Equatorial Dipole-Dipole
na a
Infinite
electrode
C1 P1 P2
Station
C2
(x, y)
fig. 176 Pole-Dipole
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a na
Infinite
electrode
P2 P1 C1
Station
C2
(x, y)
fig. 177 Reverse Pole-Dipole
Infinite
electrode
a
Infinite
electrode P2
C1 P1 (x, y)
Station
C2
(x, y)
fig. 178 Pole-Pole
Infinite
electrode
a
Infinite
electrode C2
P1 P2 (x, y)
Station
C1
(x, y)
fig. 179 Multiple gradient
When uploading methods into the device memory the structure of

the file is checked and incorrect data are discarded therefore it is
recommended to download files back to the computer after uploading them
into the memory to compare it with the original file.
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6.1 Measuring set for VES - *.vss

Measuring prescription for VES defines individual electrode
arrangements, which will be measured on each measured sound (VES).
First line: full name of the method and its version

Second line: list of infinite electrodes (up to two electrodes of C1,
C2, P1 or P2) separated by comma. If there is no infinite
electrode, write „0“
Third line: 0
Fourth line: 0
Fifth and other lines – definition of individual measurements
(ten-channel, five-channel or single-channel)
Ten-channel part of the measurement prescription contains

distances of 13 electrodes (distances in meters of C1, C2, P1, ..., P11), array
code and numbers of used receivers (0..9, individual numbers without
spaces).
Five-channel part of the measurement prescription has the same
structure as ten-channel part, but it does not use electrodes P7 – P11 and
receivers 5 – 9.
Single-channel part of the measurement prescription contains
distances of 4 electrodes (distances in meters of C1, C2, P1, P2), array code
and number of used VES-adapter channel (potential pair).
Set the electrode as “inf” if the position is infinite.

Set the electrode as “-” if the electrode is not used.
Each position of the electrode can be completed with color mark:

R – red
G – green
B – blue
Y – yellow
W – white
C – black
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6.1.1 Example of *.vss prescription
Schlumberger VSS with overlap ; method description

0 ; list of infinite electrodes
0
0
10 channels
-1R 1R -0.2R 0.2R - - - - - - - - - WS 0; receiver 0
-6.15B 6.15B -0.2R 0.2R -1B 1B - - - - - - - WS 02; receiver 0+2
-29.1B 29.1B - - -1B 1B - - -5R 5R - - - WS 26; receiver 2+6
5 channels
-1R 1R -0.2R 0.2R - - - - - - - - - WS 0; receiver 0
-6.15B 6.15B -0.2R 0.2R -1B 1B - - - - - - - WS 02; receiver 0+2
-29.1B 29.1B - - -1B 1B -5R 5R - - - - - WS 24; receiver 2+4
1 channel
-1R 1R -0.2R 0.2R WS 0
-1.3B 1.3B -0.2R 0.2R WS 0
-4.74R 4.74R -1B 1B WS 1
-22.49R 22.49R -5R 5R WS 2
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6.2 Measuring set for 2D and 3D - *.mcs

Measuring prescription for 2D and 3D measurement defines
individual electrode arrangements, which will be measured along the whole
profile respectively on each direction of 3D measurement. So each line
defines one measured layer.
Third line: 0
Fourth line: 0
(ten-channel, five-channel or single-channel)
distances of 13 electrodes (electrode number of C1, C2, P1, ..., P11), array
code and numbers of used receivers (0..9, individual numbers without
spaces).
Five-channel part of the prescription has the same structure as ten-
channel part, but it does not use electrodes P7 – P11 and receivers 5 – 9.
distances of 4 electrodes (electrode number of C1, C2, P1, P2) and array
code.
Several electrode arrays can be combined in one file.
It is possible to use the specified electrode of multi-electrode cable

and simultaneously one or more adjacent electrodes as the current electrode
if the distance of current electrodes from all other electrodes is large. The
accuracy of the measurement is not significantly affected but the value of
the grounding resistance is much lower and the quality of the measurement
is higher. So the position of the current electrode can be completed with a
count of adjacent electrodes, which will be used together with the current
electrode (each side of multi-electrode cable).
Example:
3 - electrode No. 3 will be used
3*2 - electrodes No. 1,2,3,4,5 will be used
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6.2.1 Example of *.mcs prescription
Pole-Dipole with overlapped layers ; method description
C2 ; list of infinite electrodes
0
0
10 channels
0 inf 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 - PD 012345678
0 inf 2 4 6 8 10 12 3 5 7 9 11 PD 012346789
0 inf 5 8 11 14 6 9 12 7 10 13 16 PD 01245789
0 inf 11 16 21 12 17 22 13 18 15 20 25 PD 0134689
0*1 inf 16 23 30 17 24 31 19 26 21 28 35 PD 0134689
0*4 inf 53 76 99 58 81 104 64 87 70 93 116 PD 0134689
5 channels
0 inf 1 2 3 4 5 6 - - - - - PD 01234
0 inf 7 8 10 12 15 19 - - - - - PD 01234
0*1 inf 16 23 30 17 24 31 - - - - - PD 0134
1 channel
0 inf 1 2 PD
0 inf 2 3 PD
0 inf 3 4 PD
0*1 inf 12 17 PD
0*1 inf 13 18 PD
0*2 inf 24 31 PD
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6.3 Measuring set for USD - *.uss

Measuring prescription for USD measurement defines individual
electrode arrays that will be measured. The structure of the prescription is
the same as the structure of *.mcs prescription, but the difference is the
*.uss defines individual points (*.mcs defines layers).
6.4 Measuring set for BB - *.bbs

Measuring prescription for BB measurement defines the arrays of
electrodes to be measured along the boreholes from the surface to the end of
the boreholes. The defined array of electrodes is thus measured for each
distance from the surface. It is also possible to determine whether, for one
position of electrodes in the first borehole, it is possible to measure only one
position of electrodes in the second borehole or whether it is possible to
shift positions of the electrodes in the second borehole.
While moving the positions of electrodes in the borehole it is often
achieved such formation of electrodes, which have a very high geometric
factor and which does not generate sufficient voltage (for a reliable
measurement) on potential electrodes. Measuring set allows you to define
the upper limit of the geometric factor, which determines whether the
electrode configuration will be measured or not.

Third line: upper limit of geometric factor
Set “inf” If you do not want to limit geometric factor
Fourth line: How much may be the position of electrodes in the
second borehole shifted up and down against to position
of the electrodes in the second borehole. Set “0” or the
number of electrodes or “inf” for unlimited shift
(multi-channel or single-channel)
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distances of 13 electrodes (‘a’ for the first borehole or ‘b’ for the second
borehole + electrode number of C1, C2, P1, ..., P11), array code and
numbers of used receivers (0..9, individual numbers without spaces).
Five-channel part of the measurement prescription has the same
structure as ten-channel part, but it does not use electrodes P7 – P11 and
receivers 5 – 9.
distances of 4 electrodes (‘a’ for the first borehole or ‘b’ for the second
borehole + electrode number of C1, C2, P1, P2) and array code.

Note: The position of the current electrode cannot be completed

with a count of adjacent electrodes, which will be used together with the
current electrode
6.5 Measuring set for BS - *.bss

Measuring prescription for BS is the same as the one for BB. For
each position of the electrodes in the borehole one or more available
positions on the surface can be measured. Defined array of electrodes is
shifted to a depth by the same number of electrodes like on the surface
profile.
The structure of the prescription is the same as the structure of

*.bbs prescription. The letter ‘a’ marks electrode position in the borehole,
the letter ‘b’ marks electrode position on the surface.
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6.5.1 Example of *.bss prescription
C1C2-P1P2 Dipole-Dipole measurement ; method description
0 ; list of infinite electrodes
20000 ; geometric factor limit
inf ; allowed shift of 2nd borehole electrodes
10 channels
a0 a1 b0 b1 b5 b21 b85 - - - - - - GEN 0123
a0 a4 b0 b4 b20 b84 - - - - - - - GEN 012
a0 a16 b0 b16 b80 - - - - - - - - GEN 01
a0 a64 b0 b64 - - - - - - - - - GEN 0
5 channels
a0 a1 b0 b1 b5 b21 b85 - - - - - - GEN 0123
a0 a4 b0 b4 b20 b84 - - - - - - - GEN 012
a0 a16 b0 b16 b80 - - - - - - - - GEN 01
a0 a64 b0 b64 - - - - - - - - - GEN 0
1 channel
a0 a1 b0 b1 GEN
a0 a4 b0 b4 GEN
a0 a16 b0 b16 GEN
a0 a64 b0 b64 GEN
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7 Measuring cables and accessories

7.1 Standard accessories
USB pc / flash disc Cable for 12 V car battery with

communication cable reverse polarity protection
T-piece AC adapter
VES & Profiling adapter GPS connection cable

(Only for multi-channel device)
fig. 180 Standard accessories
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7.2 Active Multi-conductor Cables

These advanced cables serve for standard 2D/3D/4D multi-cable
surveys or for user defined surveys. This kind of cables with high resistance
against electromagnetic noise is especially convenient for measurement on
longer lines where its ability for easy rolling can be appreciated as well.
Standard version:
MCS5: Single-channel cable section with 8 electrode boxes,

5 m spacing.
ME II/5–5: five-channel cable section with 8 electrode outlets,
5 m spacing and section switch box.
ME II/10–5: ten-channel cable section with 12 electrode
outlets, 5 m spacing on the reel with section switch box.
fig. 181 MCS5 Active single-channel cable section with 8 electrode boxes and 5 m spacing
MCS5 is traditionally favorite active single-channel cable for all

kinds of imaging and advanced IP measurement. Maximum number of
boxes driven in one cable line is 200. This lightweight cable is to be
handled without strong mechanical shocks (like pulling the cable on the
ground or hammering electrodes connected to cable boxes).
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fig. 182 ME II/5-5 Active five-channel cable section with 8 electrode boxes, 5 m spacing
and section switch box
ME II/5-5 is active five-channel cable with detachable section

switchbox in optional protective leather case. This rugged lightweight cable
allows driving 2D cable line with hundreds of outlets, performing dense
grid 3D survey and advanced IP measurements.
fig. 183 ME II/10-5 Active ten-channel cable section with 12 electrode boxes, 5 m spacing
on the reel with section switch box
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ME II/10-5 is active ten-channel cable on the reel serving for the
most exacting tasks like deep survey to several hundreds of meters and
advanced IP measurements. Its rugged design is typical with high resistance
against mechanical damage during transport and work.
Ten-channel and five-channel multi-electrode cable section ME II

combines advantages of both passive and active cables. ARES II control
unit can be installed at any section connection
.
Each cable unit consists of 3 parts (each part can be serviced
separately):
cable – robust “passive” cable without electronics

reel – for easy handling (optional accessory)
switch box – switching electronics (optionally with protective case)
fig. 184 Switch box for multi-conductor cable ME II
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7.2.1 ME II/10 disassembly procedure

o Unscrew the 12 screws on the front reel panel and remove
it.
o Loosen or cut the binding belt that holds connectors caps
inside the reel.
o Unscrew the clamp that holds the cable in the reel.
o Disconnect the cable from the switch box and remove it.
o Remove the cable from the reel.
Clamp
fig. 185 ME II/10 disassembly procedure
7.2.2 ME II/10 assembly procedure

o Pull the end of the cable (female connector) through the
reel hole.
o Connect the cable to the switch box.
o Place the switch box into the reel.
o Connect together connector caps (of the switch box and
the cable) and attach them to the connector by a binding
belt.
o Place the reel front panel on the reel and screw 12 screws.
o Screw the clamp that holds the cable in the reel.
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7.3 Passive Multi-conductor Cables

These cables serve for 2D/3D/4D multi-cable surveys with shorter
electrode spacing or total line length. Their special versions can be used for
borehole surveys, for underwater surveys or for GPS-continual
measurement. The use of these cables requires the adapter for passive multi-
conductor cables (see next chapter).
Standard version:
MCC5: Cable reel with 12 electrode boxes with 5 m spacing
MCC2: Cable reel with 12 electrode boxes with 2 m spacing
fig. 186 Passive multi-conductor cable
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7.4 Adapter for Passive Multi-Conductor

Cables
7.4.1 Single-channel adapter (48 Channel Switch Box)
This adapter serves for connection of multi-conductor cables with
48 (optionally up to 72) take-outs and allows using all ARES II functions
available for active multi-electrode cables.
fig. 187 Adapter for multi-conductor cables
The gray cable of the adapter as well as the connector on the right
side of the adapter serve for connection of 24 (optionally up to 36)
conductor cable.
The measuring multi-conductor cable is connected to the adapter
so that the lower numbers of the take-outs are situated on the left (1-24 for
the 48-channel adapter) the higher numbers of the take-outs are situated on
the right (25-48 for the 48-channel adapter).
The orange cable serves for connection of the ARES systems.

Adapter is to be connected to ARES II via the T-piece, which allows
connecting single-channel accessories to multi-channel device.
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The smaller connector on the right side of the adapter serves for
connection to another adapter. Several adapters can be connected together
in a cascade for increasing the number of electrodes up to 200. In this case
the ARES must be always connected to the first adapter on the profile. For
mutual connection of adapters it is necessary to order the prolongation cable
of a proper length (for maximum used distance of adapters according to
used spacing of electrodes on cables).
1 48 49 96
fig. 188 Measuring device engagement
For the software handling, please, follow the same rules as for
a line with active electrodes.
All the line operated by one adapter is divided into 4 (optionally

into 6) parts (cable sections) switched using appropriate number of switches
on the rear panel of the adapter (see the fig. 189 and fig. 190).
4 3 1 21 1 1 1
fig. 189 Switches arrangement for 48 channel adapter version
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6 5 14 1 31 2 11 1 1
fig. 190 Switches arrangement for 72 channel adapter version
Switch 1 – belongs to the electrodes 1-12.
Turn on only the switches belonging to the cable sections that are
really used – connected to the adapter.
For connecting of infinite electrodes use clamps on the ARES

panel or T-piece connected between the ARES main unit and the adapter for
multi-conductor cables.
Adapter is attachable to the ARES II main unit. In case you want to

simultaneously attach both 48 (72) channel adapter and 12 V battery pack to
the ARES II main unit please attach the adapter as the first one and the
battery pack as the second one.
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7.4.2 Ten-channel adapter (48 Channel Switch Box II)
fig. 191 Adapter for passive multi-electrode cable ME II
This adapter is ten-channel version of the adapter for passive multi-

-electrode section. It is designed especially for connection of special
measuring cables, such as underwater cables, which cannot be driven by
a standard switch box from the cable ME II.
Operation of the ten-channel adapter is identical to the single-
-channel adapter.
Switch 1 (electrodes 1-24) Switch 2 (electrodes 25-48)

(I/II for connected 12/24 el.) (I/II for connected 12/24 el.)
fig. 192 Switches arrangement
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7.5 Current and Potential Cable Reels

These cables serve for self-potential measurements (SP), resistivity
profiling (RP), vertical electrical sounding (VES). They can be used for
connecting of infinite electrodes for multi-electrode cable surveys.
Standard length of the cable is 500 m but can be also specified by
the customer.
fig. 193 Cable reel for current electrodes
fig. 194 Cable reel for potential electrodes
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7.6 Stainless steel electrodes

These electrodes with rubber O-rings serve for standard surface
surveys with multi-electrode cables.
fig. 195 Stainless steel electrodes and rubber O-rings
7.7 Non-polarizable electrodes

These electrodes (filled with copper sulphate solution) are designed
for applications as self-potential measurement and induced polarization
measurement.
fig. 196 Non-polarizable electrodes
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7.8 Battery pack

Battery pack with capacity 12 Ah is suitable especially for VES
measurement and for short 2D profile measurement.
fig. 197 Battery pack
7.9 AC / DC converter
AC / DC converter with power 1500 W is suitable especially for
very long profile measurement with multi-electrode cables. The converter is
supplied by 115 V or 230 V.
fig. 198 AC / DC converter
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7.10 VES adapter
fig. 199 VES adapter
VES adapter (accessory for single-channel device) allows

connecting multiple pairs of potential electrodes to a single-channel device.
It can be used for VES measurement, when the measuring of the whole
depth range uses a small number of potential electrode positions. Individual
pairs of potential electrodes are to be connected to the VES adapter before
the measurement. The potential pair of electrodes defined by measuring
prescription is automatically used for measurement.
VES adapter allows speeding up the measurement and reducing
effort, because the measurement of individual VES points requires only to
operate the device and to move the potential electrodes.
VES adapter is to be connected to ARES II via the T-piece, which
allows connecting single-channel accessories to multi-channel device.
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7.11 RS232 set for remote control
RS232
ARES II connection
RS232 module for PC
GPS receiver may be
connected here
fig. 200 RS232 remote control set
RS232 module connected to the device contains two RS232

connectors. The first one can be used for device operating from PC or also
for receiving device status information which is transmitted during time
monitoring measurements. The second RS232 connector allows connection
of GPS receiver.
Both modules in RS232 set for remote control are galvanicly

isolated for maximum safety during measurements.
The communication is standard, without parity, 1 stop bit.
Robust RS232 interconnection cable can be order at GF

Instruments.
USB driver for ARES II and RS232 module is the same.
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7.12 Radio set for remote control
Antenna
PC RS232 modul ARES II connection

Battery level GPS receiver may be
indicator connected here
fig. 201 Radio set for remote control
The set allows the ARES II controlling at more than 10 km

distance. Necessary requirement is direct visibility between places of both
modules. Maximum reachable distance is influenced by conditions for
electromagnetic waves, especially by electromagnetic noise level.
The second RS232 connector allows connection of GPS receiver.
Antennas should be in vertical position for proper function, and
modules should be at least 1 m above the ground level.
Both radio modules contains built in Li-Ion accumulator. These

accumulators are charged if the module is connected to the PC or to the
device. Charged accumulator is indicated by green light, charging is
indicated by red light. The module can be used during charging as well as
when fully charged. Do not use the module if the red light does not switch
to green color within 4 hours of charging.
USB driver is the same for ARES II and Radio module.
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8 Technical Specifications
Transmitter
Power 850 W (adjustable 300 / 600 / 850 W)
Voltage 15 – 1000 V (2000 Vp-p)
Current 5.0 A
Protection full electronic protection
Precision 0.1%
Feeding 12 V / 85 A
Efficiency up to 91%
Powerful passive cooling, working internal temperature < 75 °C
Receiver
Number of channels 10 or 1 according to device type
Input impedance 20 M (higher on request)
Input voltage range 20 V (higher on request)
Mains frequency filtering 50 or 60 Hz
Precision 0.1%
Supported methods
2D/3D/4D – Multi-Electrode Resistivity and IP Tomography
VES – Vertical Electrical Sounding
RP – Resistivity Profiling
SP – Self-Potential
Borehole survey
User defined survey
Moving application with GPS (ten-layers and also more layers)
Supported arrays
Wenner Alpha / Beta / Gamma
Wenner-Schlumberger
Dipole-Dipole
Pole-Dipole
Reverse Pole-Dipole
Pole-Pole
MGM
Equatorial dipole-dipole
User defined configurations
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Measurement – features
Self-adapting control system
Automatic calibration
Automatic checking of measured values
Easy interruption of the measurement
Capability of profile prolongation by means of multi-electrode
cable rolling
Capability of borehole measurement resolution increase by means
of multi-electrode cable shifting
Capability of grounding resistance bypassing by means of
automatic multiple electrode switching
IP - Induced Polarization (Chargeability) available for all 1D / 2D /
3D / 4D methods, up to 20 adjustable IP-windows, each max.
30 s, step 20 / 16.66 ms
Pulse 0.2 s – 30 s, step 0.1 s
SP compensation constant and linear, time-invariant
Stacking manual and automatic (with self-adaptive setting) in the
range 3 – 60
Adjustable optimum measured voltage and maximum acceptable
measurement error
Easy check of data consistency in the field, possibility of
individual data editing and re-measure
Stored values: position of the measured point, output current and
potential, input voltage, SP, apparent resistivity, standard
deviation, chargeability with standard deviation for all 20 IP
windows, GPS coordinates
Output data format: RES2DINV / RES3DINV, Surfer (and others)
Maximum number of electrodes: 65 000 (connected in one array)
Possibility of more devices connection for output power increase
(for example up to 1000 V / 25 A / 3850 W)
Control unit
Easy-Control system, no need of PC for field measurement
Alphanumeric keyboard, 4,7“ graphic LCD display
Safety switch
Memory: 256 MB, up to 100 files, more than 5 mil. readings
PC Interface: USB
Power supply: 12 V car battery, attachable battery pack or AC/DC
converter
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Connectors: for PC, battery and a universal one for all measuring
accessories
Dimensions: 13 x 17 x 39 cm
Weight: 5.9 kg
Ambient conditions: -10°C to +60°C, weatherproof
Standard accessories
Transport case
T-piece (for connection of multi-electrode cable sections and
cables for current and potential electrodes) – different type for
single-channel and ten-channel device
Cable for external 12 V battery (protective – against reverse
polarity)
VES & Profiling adapter (only for ten-channel device)
USB cable
GPS communication cable
AC adapter (for all countries)
Measuring software ARES
Manual
Optional accessories
12 V / 300 W attachable battery pack with fast 3-stage battery
charger (suitable for VES and RP measurement)
AC / DC converter (12 V / 1500 W)
Multi-Electrode cable sections (for single-, five- and ten-channel
measurement)
48-channel adapter II (for ten-channel measurement) for multi-
conductor cable
VES adapter – for 5 pairs of potential electrodes (only for single-
channel device)
Cable reels
Standard electrodes, non-polarizable electrodes
Interpretation and mapping software
RS232, Radio or GSM set for remote control
ARES II is fully compatible with accessories of all ARES units.
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During the measurement there is a high voltage on

electrodes!
This device meets essential requirements and other

relevant conditions of the applicable European directives. The
Declaration of Conformity is delivered with the instrument and
testing reports are available on request.
Dispose of the device at a recycling center. Do not

dispose of the device with the household waste.
Service information
For warranty or after warranty services contact your local
distributor or the producer:
GF Instruments, s.r.o
Ječná 29a
621 00 Brno
Czech Republic
e-mail: info@gfinstruments.cz
tel.: +420 549 522 919
fax: +420 549 522 915
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1 SAFETY RULES ......................................................6

2 BASIC INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................7

2.1 Theory ......................................................................................... 7

2.2 Methods of geo-electrical measurement ................................. 10

2.3 Measuring parameters ............................................................. 20

2.4 Instrument and accessories ..................................................... 44

2.5 Connection device and accessories .......................................... 48

2.6 Basic operation of the instrument ........................................... 58

3.1 New Measurement Creation .................................................... 62

3.2 Measurement continuation ...................................................... 84

3.3 Measurement ............................................................................ 86

4 INSTRUMENT SETTINGS AND MEMORY

4.1 FILE TOOLS .......................................................................... 115

4.2 Basic information about the device ....................................... 122

4.3 Settings .................................................................................... 123

5 PC SOFTWARE FOR DATA TRANSFER........... 125

5.1 Description of the software .................................................... 125

5.2 Device memory operation ...................................................... 134

5.3 Measured data export ............................................................ 136

5.4 Remote communication with the device ............................... 141

5.5 Remote control of the device ................................................. 145

6 CREATING OF USER DEFINED SETS .............. 150

6.2 Measuring set for 2D and 3D - *.mcs .................................... 156

6.3 Measuring set for USD - *.uss .............................................. 158

6.4 Measuring set for BB - *.bbs ................................................ 158

6.5 Measuring set for BS - *.bss .................................................. 159

7 MEASURING CABLES AND ACCESSORIES ... 161

7.1 Standard accessories .............................................................. 161

7.2 Active Multi-conductor Cables ............................................. 162

7.3 Passive Multi-conductor Cables ............................................ 166

7.4 Adapter for Passive Multi-Conductor Cables ...................... 167

7.5 Current and Potential Cable Reels ....................................... 171

7.6 Stainless steel electrodes......................................................... 172

7.7 Non-polarizable electrodes .................................................... 172

7.8 Battery pack ............................................................................ 173

7.10 VES adapter ............................................................................ 174

7.11 RS232 set for remote control ................................................. 175

7.12 Radio set for remote control .................................................. 176

8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................... 177

The instrument is to be operated only by one responsible and qualified

The duties of the responsible person are as follows:

In case of nonobservance of these safety precautions, the producer

fig. 1 Principle of geo-electrical measurement

Principle of geo-electrical measurement is injecting direct (DC)

The geometric factor for subsurface electrodes is different from

fig. 3 Reflected image of the current electrode

Three electrode arrays (pole-dipole) and two electrode arrays

where R is measured resistance, R is arithmetic mean value and N

Also potential decay curve after switching current off can be

fig. 4 Measurement of induced polarization IP

ARES II with its 10-channel receiver allows simultaneous

2.2 Methods of geo-electrical measurement

fig. 5 Interpretation of VES – apparent resistivity and IP

fig. 6 Interpretation of several VES in a section

Measuring of VES is done by prescription, which is uploaded into

Accessories necessary for VES measurement: