Additional Information

Additional Information about the MiniRes

(Instruction Manual)

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Quick Start

Uses, Advantages, Disadvantages

Field Work

Resistivity Methods:

Vertical Soundings

Wenner

Schlumberger

Profiles

Simple

Fixed Current Electrodes

Dipole-Dipole

Mise-a-la-Masse

Azimuthal Surveys

Square Array Surveys

Lab Measurements

Induced Polarization Methods

Care of the MiniRes

Trouble Shooting

Accuracy of Calibration

Factory Service

Warranty

Appendix A Safety Warnings

Appendix B1 Specifications (for serial numbers 001 to 032)

Appendix B2 Specifications (for serial numbers 101 to 140)

Appendix B3 Specifications (for serial numbers above 140)

Appendix C1 General Description of standard MiniRes (s/n 001 to 032)

Appendix C2 General Description of super MiniRes (s/n 101 to 140)

Appendix C3 General Description of Ultra MiniRes (s/n above 140)

Appendix D Induced Polarization - Phase Domain Method of IP

Appendix E Cables, Electrodes and Reels

Appendix F Periodic Tests

Appendix G Accuracy of Resistivity Measurements

Appendix H Comparison of Output Voltages

Appendix I Sample Field Data Forms

Appendix J Advantages of the Super & ULTRA over the Standard MiniRes

Appendix L General Formula for Apparent Resistivity

Appendix M Resistivity and IP Profile Survey

Appendix N Comparison of MiniRes and Terrameter and Sting

Appendix Q Electrode Experiment in Dry Soil

Appendix R Typical Resistivities of Soils & Rocks

Appendix S Effects of Temperature and Freezing

Appendix T References for Terrain Effects

Appendix U Fall of Potential Method

Appendix W Understanding the "Line Open" Light

Appendix X Use of IP in Archeology

Appendix Y References for the Square Array

Appendix Z References for Azimuthal Surveys

Appendix ZZ Negative Resistance Readings

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