8 Introduction
1.1 Preface
Dear Customer,
all of the engineers, sales, training and support staff at OKM GmbH would like to thank you for your purchase
of the Gepard GPR.
The Gepard GPR detector works on the principle of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR). The radar (RAdio
Detection And Ranging) sends a signal into the ground and awaits the reflection of the electrical signal or in
common terms an “echo” of the signal to detect sub-surface anomalies. Besides the detection of metallic
objects, this device is also capable of detecting natural features of the earth like formations of strata,
cavities, voids, faults, and other non-metallic objects. This equipment is best suited at detecting sub-surface
anomalies like, sepulchers, buried treasure, buried utilities, tanks and the like.
The Gepard GPR is able to locate, document and analyze buried objects within various soil conditions,
structures and vessels non-intrusively without having to e cavate the area. Using the GPR is particularly
useful in areas where detection is a must and e cavation is not possible. The easy and fle ible handling of the
Gepard GPR can easily and quickly give reproducible results.
With our team of specialists we guarantee that our products are under recurrent control. Our specialists are
constantly striving to improve the equipment, performance and understanding of the equipment.
By purchasing or using one of our products, we cannot guarantee that during your research you will be
successful and have a find. The recognition of hidden and buried objects depends on a huge number of
factors. As you well may know there are different soil types all over the world with different levels of natural
attenuation. Variable soil properties can and will hamper and alter ultimate scan measurements. Areas
where there is an e treme amount of ground water, varying clays, sands and wet soils making scanning more
difficult and may reduce the ma imum depth capabilities of any and all detection equipment, regardless of
make or model.
For more information regarding where this equipment has been used, operated and tested, please visit our
website or contact a sales representative. Our equipment is under constant testing and improvement. With
this being mentioned, it is possible for material in this handbook to change without prior notice.
It is necessary for our company to protect our developments and all the information learned during the
“Research and Development” phases in creating our technology. We strive to stay within the given framework
of legislation, patents and trademark registration.
Please take the time to read this user manual and familiarize yourself with the operation, functionality and
how to utilize the Gepard GPR. We also offer training for your equipment in our factory. We strive to maintain
a worldwide dealer network for assistance and support. Please visit our web site for more information!
1.2 Important notes
Prior to using the Gepard GPR and its accessories, please read these operating instructions carefully. These
instructions give information on how to use the detector and potential sources where precautions should be
taken.
The Gepard GPR and its accessories serve for the analysis, documentation and detection of sub-surface
anomalies and ground disturbances. The recorded data of the ground structure will be transmitted to an
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