PRIMA 100 LWD

LIGHT FALLING WEIGHT DEFLECTOMETER

Produced and supplied by:

Sweco Danmark NS
Pavement Consultants
Kokbjerg 5, DK-6000 Kolding

www.pavement-consultants.com
pmcmail@sweco.dk

SWECO
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1. SAFETY

1.1 Handling and storage - incidents

The system should not be subjected to any bumps or blows.

When walking with the equipment in the field and when transporting it in a car, we suggest securing the
drop weight by means of the release handle on the lower part of the guide rod just above the buffers.

Place the drop weight on the buffers. Place release handle just above the
drop weight, then lock the release handle and hoist the drop weight until it
clicks into the release handle.

In periods where the equipment is not used frequently, we recomm

storing it in a dry place at room temperature.

If the equipment is exposed to moisture over longer periods, this may

cause corrosion on the electric parts.

The mechanical parts should be cleaned frequently in order to ensure

optimum function. If necessary, wash with auto shampoo and a soft brush
and wipe off with a dry cloth.

If the equipment is accidentally exposed to hard bumps or drops, a

control measurement should be performed on one or more reference/
verification points. See 2 INSTALLATION, subsection 2.4 — Verification of calibration.

1.2 Ergonomics

It is not the purpose of this manual to give information about work positions and loads. We refer to the
person at your company responsible for the work environment. The operator should give attention as to
how he works with PRIMA 100.

Using the equipment will involve lifting in connection with transport from measuring point to measuring
point and when operating the equipment.

1.2.1 Transport from measuring point to measuring point

It can be difficult to carry the instrument in an
optimum way. We recommend providing a
transport trolley or finding another way of
moving the instrument from point to point. On large
sites this could be e.g. a small off-roader/ ATV.
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2. INSTALLATION

2.1 Unpacking the equipment

PRIMA 100 is supplied unassembled. Please make sure that all parts are present. Below photo shows all
individual parts. The standard equipment consists of:

❖ Body with geophone housing, load cell and

electronics box
0100 mm load plate
0300 mm load plate
• Top with four buffers
• Two-split guide rod
• 10 kg drop weight
• Release handle
❖ Communication cable PRIMA 100/laptop ❖
T Allen key
• Battery holder
❖ One set of rechargeable batteries

2.1.1 Additional equipment

Furthermore, it is possible to buy Bluetooth antenna and PDA for wireless data collection.

2.2 How to assemble PRIMA 100

PRIMA 100 is supplied unassembled and should be assembled as follows:

Fasten D300 mm load plate to body with enclosed Allen screw using the T Allen key. The load plate on
the body is the D100 mm plate with geophone fixed in the centre of the plate.
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Insert batteries in battery case and mount in the electronics box.

The easiest way to replace batteries is by loosing the lower lock, tip it out, then loosen upper lock and pull
out the battery case.

Notice:

Insert batteries correctly

On/off button

ON: One single push

OFF: Push and hold for a few seconds

Fuse (1 Amp)
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2.3 How to choose load plate and change plate

PRIMA100 can be applied with three different sizes of load plates. A D300 mm load plate is supplied as
standard, as a D300 mm plate should be the primary choice for all unbound bases.

Load plate D200 mm Load plate D300 mm

Whether or not a plate should be changed depends on the measured deflection. PRIMA100 is equipped with
one geophone placed in the centre of the load plate. The applied geophone can measure deflections of max.
2200 pm. If this value is exceeded, the plate should either be changed with a larger plate or the drop height
should be reduced.

However, it is recommended not to work with too small deflections. If the measured deflections are
generally below 150 pm, it is recommended to change to a smaller plate in order to obtain higher
deflections.

The below table gives a general survey of combinations of pavement structures and plates.

Load plate Pavement

D 100** Paved road structures
D 200* Base course, crushed concrete/asphalt, weak bound road
structures
D 300 Subsoil, subbase, base course, crushed concrete/asphalt,
Lime stabilized soil, structures with geo-grids.
* D200 mm load plate is not included in the standard equipment.

** Generally it is recommended not to apply PRIMA100 on paved areas, partly because it is difficult to
maintain proper contact with a 100 mm plate and partly because the impact load that PRIMA100 can
transmit will give limited deflections. The depth impact will also be limited, so the measurements will not give
any data on the structure in general, only on the top layers. Hence a survey using PRIMA100 on bound
structures gives solely an indication of strong and weak areas.

2.3.1 How to change load plate:

Place release-handle on top of weight arrangement and fix it

here. Place PRIMA100 in horizontal position as illustrated on
picture.

Unscrew the five bolts underneath the load plate using the
supplied Allen Key size 5. Then mount the selected load plate.

Please note:
Fasten D300 mm load plate to body with enclosed Allen
screw using the T Allen key. The load plate on
the body is the D100 mm plate with geophone fixed in the centre of the plate.

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2.5.2 Installation of PRIMA 100 data collection program on PDA

Sweco Pavement Consultants, has installed and tested the program on the PDA and the
communication with the Bluetooth before delivery.

A copy of the PRIMA collection program can be found on the supplied:

1. SD card
2. PDA

3. The delivered installation CD

How to install lost programs appears from section 2.8 — Installation of PRIMA collection software on PDA
device.

2.5.3 Setting up of program - Laptop

Click set-up button or key F10 to open User Setup window.

In the upper box the serial number of the connected PRIMA100 is displayed.

In the next box displayed, the operator can insert the path for the folder in which he wishes to store data
files.

Check off or remove check off in the small field Save Time History. The Time History file contains all raw
data for the data collection program calculations and for the displaying of curves on the screen.

When calculated, results have been displayed on the screen and stored using the Save button or the F2
key and then the Time History file is of no further interest for the time being. The operator decides, whether
it should be possible to return to the raw data later in order to do further studies or treatment of data.

For ordinary daily use the Time History file need not be stored.

All white boxes can be edited.

In daily use the following Serial Number I 4000

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Pretog Time (5 rrts] 5 Poisson Ratio (0.50) 0.50

Load plate radius: The load Stress Distribution
Trig Level (30 kW 30 Factor (2.000) 2.000
plate radius is set to 50 mm
corresponding to D100 mm Display I Advanced I

load plate from factory. When

changing load plate size, the correct radius must be entered. When the D300 mm plate is mounted, as
described in subsection 2.3.1, the radius in this box must be changed to 150 mm.
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Use filter: If the survey data are to be filtered, one of the two filter types can be
selected (rectangular Window (6dB) or Butterworth).

Note: Normally it is recommended not to apply filter. If filter is not to

be used, check that the field "use filter?" is not checked off.

Filter type: Select Rectangular Window (6dB) or Butterworth. Rectangular Window

damps with 6 dB/octave. while Butterworth damps as indicated by the user (6,
12, 18 or 24).

Cut-off frequency [Hz]: Select the required frequency for 'cut off. The program is preset to 60
Hz. The means that frequencies > 60 Hz are cut off in accordance with the
filter setup.
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3. Tap Up —lower left corner

4. Tap Start Menu

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6. Tap and hold the pen on blank space — until a dialog displays —then tap Paste
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2.8 PAIRED DEVICES I TRIMBLE JUNO SB AND

BLUETOOTH DEVICES B20-9120-A02-3

In case of problems with the connections between Paired PDA and Bluetooth,
it is important not to delete the device shown under Setting on the PDA (example of paired
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the paired device has been deleted,
follow below guide:

Reset the Trimble Juno SB (small button on the right side of the Trimble)

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2. Missing connection between PDA and Bluetooth

Be sure that the box is turned on (black power button on the left side of the box)
Check that the Power flash on the Bluetooth is flashing — if not:

Check that the two Lemo plugs are correctly inserted in the Prima 100 electronic box
(If correctly inserted you should not be able to pull out the plugs without pulling off the cover of the box)

Please do not pull the cable.

Check that the batteries are fully charged (if only half charged, data cannot be sent to the PDA)

Check that batteries are inserted correctly in the battery plug-in

Check that the battery plug-in is correctly and fully inserted in the electronic box
(Press the upper and lower side of the battery plug-in)

Check fuse on the upper side of electronic box

(1 ampere, if batteries are not placed correctly they will burn
Shown on battery plug-in how to place them)

Turn on PDA
Go to settings / connections Bluetooth Devices (check there is device found)
Mode (check that Bluetooth is on and device is visible — tick them on)
Corn ports (remember which port number is used in Incoming Ports)

Start up the Prima 100 program

Go to tools, press Next
Check that corn port number, is the same as in PDA Bluetooth settings
Press Next
Check that GPS corn settings — under port number — is chosen as corn 4

Continue to Project (open or create a project)

When the two arrows on the button line change to a battery — the Prima 100 program is connected to the
Bluetooth (remember if battery is shown with % capacity / please replace batteries in electronic box).

If you still have problems, please contact Sweco Pavement Consultants:

* Finn Iversen —finn.iversen@sweco.dk

* Poul-Erik Jakobsen — poul-erik.jakobsen@sweco.dk
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2. Graph setting options (AggEo Graph)

3. Graph setting options (Max Eo- Graph Line)

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3.2 Setup of PRIMA 100 - Measuring technical instructions

3.2.1 How to place PRIMA 100 on the surface

Before measuring with PRIMA 100, it is important that the entire

measuring plate has contact to the surface. The surface, on which the
load plate is placed, must be smooth, even and uniform. No large
single grains such as stones etc.

Uneven surfaces can with advantage be smoothed with a scraper or

be levelled with a thin layer of dry sand.

In all cases it is recommended letting the drop weight drop down a few
times from low height to let the surface settle. The operator will soon
learn when the contact to the surface is good, as he
senses whether the instrument is steady or not. The initial set
drops do not influence on the following measurements.

3.2.2 Impact depth - measurements on various surfaces - stress dependency - selection of drop
height

The impact depth cannot be described uniquely as it depends on the rigidity of the surface. For
unbound layers the impact depth will as rule-of-thumb be 60-90 cm.

Most materials are stress-dependent. This is why the measured value will often vary with varying drop
heights.

Friction soils are typically positively stress-dependent — the bearing capacity will increase with the
stress.

Cohesion soils are more complicated, as they are stress-dependent. The bearing capacity is reduced with
increasing stress. However, above a certain stress level, they change characteristics and become
positively stress dependent.

On cohesion soils a measuring procedure under which drops are made from various drop heights is
recommended. Start with a low drop height and after 3 — 5 times the drop weight is lifted to full drop
height. Carry out measurements from drop heights of Y4,1/2, % up to full drop height (the heights are
marked on the guide rod). In this way the adhesions characteristic for clay layers are refracted and a
curve for Eo as a function of the impact strain a is recorded.

In general it is, however, often recommended to carry out drops from various heights. Carry
out measurements at half drop height and then at full drop height. In this way it will also show,
whether the structure/base is stress dependent.
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corner (2nd icon).

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chainaging will appear automatically from Tools setup. This depends on which values have been
set up here. These chainages can, however, be overwritten/corrected manually on this page.
Now TAP 'forward arrow' —I. to continue the measuring cycle.

10. Tap the icon GO to perform the first drop. See to it that the drop weight is lifted on the PRIMA
100 guide rod before pressing GO. Wait for the battery icon to shift.

11. The battery icon turns into a flashing "lightning" after which the drop weight is dropped. Please
note that from the flashing lighting is displayed and until the drop weight has been dropped,
the time lapse should be max. 10 seconds - otherwise the Bluetooth will loose connection.

12. A few seconds will now lapse before data has been transmitted to the PDA and the program.
If data is OK - then tap GO again to get ready for drop no. 2 in point 1. The procedure is
repeated until stable measuring values have been obtained - approx 5 to 15 drops per point.

PLEASE NOTE: In stead of tapping GO for each drop, there is an option of tapping Auto Drop. The PDA
will then give a BIB-sound each time the program is ready for a new measuring drop.
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PLEASE NOTE:

IMPORTANT: From having tapped GO to letting the weight go (the weight triggers the load cell) only
10 seconds should lapse.

Otherwise the connection between PDA and Bluetooth will be disconnected and approx. 30
seconds will lapse before the battery icon will display again and GO can be tapped.

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4. Start display — tap Open in the drop down menu
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7. Tap sheet icon — on bottom line in display
8. Tap arrow pointing right to continue to the drop display
9. Hoist the drop weight and tap GO — drop weight is now ready to be dropped — see overleaf

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1. Drop 1 — tap GO when the drop weight has been hoisted again
2. Drop 2 — tap GO when the drop weight has been hoisted again
3. Drop 3 — note that the lightning icon indicates that Bluetooth is ready for data transfer
4. Drop 3 — result
Press the wave icon to have graph displayed of the individual measurement
5. Press the wave icon again to have all measurements displayed.
6. All measurements are displayed graphically — press arrow pointing left if and when
measurements have been performed.
7. Tap arrow pointing left
8. The measuring file is now prepared for import to Excel — tap the txt icon
9. Name the file as required. Please note that the file must be stored as fw2 file to be readable.
10. Check in file explorer that there are two files present: Raw file = SDF, IMPORT file = FW2
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3.2.5 Export of data to spread sheet

Go to the opening window

Open the file to export.

3.2.5.1 Create a .fw2 file from a .sdf file.

Open the specific file on the PDA. Below screen picture displays.

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Fie Zoom loafs del:.
The file name is shown in the field.
rr Tap the icon 'txt'.
Fie Name

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1
Client Ref. Prolect
004582281400 121 12 12 12

Polssons Ratio : 0.5

StresslOtstrtaution :2
Loacbtate Radius 150 [mm]
Pulsetirne Range 16;:20 (ms]
Max Detbctian 2000 (pm]

Geo Offsets

Ds,

Then this screen picture displays.

Insert file name of the .fw2 file and decide where to store the file.

Tap the icon 'save'.

The operation may take some time due to limited processor power, so please have a little patience.
Further tapping may lead to PDA malfunction.

When the .fw2 file has been created then transfer the file to the appropriate Laptop folder. A
file is stored with the suffix .fw2 and can now bee opened in a spreadsheet.

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3.2.6 Symbol clarifications

Text icon

Preceding page

Next page

Previous drop

Oc.)J Next drop

00 No connection

Return

04:0 Create new file/create new point

004 Open existing file

Delete

See curves

004 Perform drop

Waiting for data

004 Shot down

Battery level high > 4.75 V

Battery OK > 4.50 — 4.75 V

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Battery level low > 4.00 — 4.50 V

77,

a 6E7., Battery level very low < 4.00 V (flashing)

■ Application icon

L_

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3.2.7 How to measure with PRIMA 100 and portable computer (cable solution) —
Upstart of program and entering of project data

The program was installed in the following directory

C:IPrograrn files\Prima 100Data Collection

Find the path to Data collection.exe." Make a shortcut to place on your desktop or in the start menu for
future use.

Insert the circular Lemo-plug in the electronics box on the instrument and insert the serial 9-pin plug in the
portable computer's serial port.

Start Data Collection program.

When starting up, the program asks for a user name. The
loon —L=LJ
purpose is to allow searching for the individual measuring User Name JFN
data. The user name will be stored in the file together with the
measuring data.

Enter user name and press OK.

(The program can be run in demo-mode by pressing <Ctrl> +

Shift + F12)

The data collection program only has one user interface

where all daily functions are activated.

The cursor can be moved between fields and buttons in the

following way:
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Intelligent Solutions
• Mouse-click the selected field/button, or
• Activate the tabulator key. The selected field will then be framed with black.
• Apply shortcut keys for the selected field/button.

How to end the entering of data:

• Mouse-click outside the field or

• press Enter

How to undo entering:

Click I Cancel

Or press the ESC key

The display shows, whether a key is active or not I

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3.2.8 Data collection window

The symbols in the lower Data Collection V03.09.0?

right corner indicate. Force: 100 kPaiDev Deflection 290 pin/Dev [INI [IdIe) I Pulse Time [ms]
whether computer and Force

PRIMA 100 are Off set [rem] I Deflection [Val I Evuodule Min)] W C-nadoee
D(l) I
connected.
Point Number Auto Increment
The cable icon must be F5 I 2 R ese t

green. leirwmmk.'
Fok7
Pavement Description
The battery icon shows FT IR5Ohak

the charge level for the Remarks

F8 Fewer
PRIMA 100 battery. 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 95 40 45 50 55 60
Drop Number
vinie [reset]

If the icon is red, please

File name
f t2 eFink Dropl -
check whether the ICIDoctments and SettrigsfpniDeakteCteS1.6a 4

batteries are inserted Client Name Status

ICsontmO I Calve Ready

correctly in the battery F9 FIO
Client Code Project !lumber Nk Setup Ready for new drop
box. If necessary, replace 045 022814 00 21 6700 12
1
batteries (see also section Date Time
F11 CM .F10 Connection Battery Level

2.2 under INSTALLATION). 11 004 - 2007 110:38;47

Drop History Close

Point Number: Indicate the measuring point to be measured. The point can be entered with
figures and/or letters.

Temperature: Indicate air and/or pavement / soil temperatures.

Pavement Description: Indicate the type of material on which the measurements are made, e.g.:
subsoil, subbase or base course gravel.

Remarks: Indicate any special remarks on the measurement, such as weather

conditions, if the weather has any influence on the material.

Drop Number: When a measurement has been carried out and the new measuring data
has been stored, 'Drop Number' will count one forward. If the
measurement is not stored, 'drop number' will not change. See also
section 3.2.10 'How to perform measurements'.

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3.2.9 How to start up a project in the user interface

Press F9/File and the File Handling

window File Handling will
display. Path and File Name 1% CADccuments and Setteigs \FivkDesktop test.fwd

Client Name 1Grontmij i CarlBro

Client Code 10045 82 28 14 00

Project Number I 21 67 00 12

OK Cancel I

Path and File Name: Before any data and results can be stored, a file must be created.
Indicate path and file name of a new or an existing data file. The browse
button can be applied for navigation in the file structure.

Client Name: Indicate name of the customer

Client Code: Indicate customer number

Project Number: Indicate project number

Then click OK.

Back in the user interface the following data displays below to the left:

File Name: Name of the file to be NIONNMEl■11•11110--

worked with lro 040.„. 04 4-0ean 700 oisaler 1 p,r+1 Rise Into r.1
Far. I
I Ear•.:
:.r.1 I F n..fk 00,110„,"F
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Client Name: Customer name
P.Wd Molar Oulu Inc. *
F51
Client Code: Customer number 1:4.10-4o

Prom* Denc0pAn
F217,04
Project Number: Project number 0—I,.

4 f0 15 ill OS 3O iS io sa ■4. 63 Din Ihmtom

Tome InFoa 1
0
Date: Today's date, which will be 1 10 Nara
1
recorded in the data file ,0uriO4/4„Awne 100,04.4FreJleth...11■4

01 4 0 1 1 N . 44 Ou.S.0

IF 04.4 04441 Fl 0
Time: Actual time recorded in Cllori Ledo Nuo4.0.
121 6S ...DI 4563ax,„
1.
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the data file Fla
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Conneetior. 11410.0.1.00
Dale 0155
kM10.2002

liktote:

ork can be continued until data transfer stops even if the battery icon shows that you need to change
batteries.

You need not change batteries after the first warning.

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3.2.10 How to perform measurements

The instrument is now ready to record data. Check that PRIMA 100 is place vertically on an even
surface.

Check that there are no hands, feet or tools between drop weight and rubber buffers before dropping the
weight. Lift up the drop weight and fix it in the release handle.

Press the button Make Drop or key F12. The electronics box is now activated and the falling weight
deflectometer waits for the drop weight to be released.

The software is ready for measuring with the falling weight deflectometer
when the text to the right is displayed in the status box. Ready for new drop

Press the safety lock with the left index finger as illustrated on the
photo.

Place the right hand on the guide rod above the release handle as
illustrated on the photo. In this way PRIMA 100 is steadied and will not
tip due to any reaction on the surface of the tested pavement. Let the
drop weight steady after a measurement, read the result and store or
delete it.

p
IMPORTANT! The weight will fall down hard. Never place
anything between the rubber buffers and th weight — such
as hands, feet or tools.

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To store data Data Coiled ion - 903.09.02

Force: 100 kPOiDev DeOection 200 ian/Dev 0/41

(I45a] Pulse Time [ms]]
Click Save or key F2 FFaarr ccee 4.71
599.5 j 21.5
Offset ron
Deflacten pm C-module Mean &modulo
D(1) 0
190 227 227
If data should not be stored:
Click Cancel or key Esc Point Number
Auto Increment
FS

Temperature
In the result windows in the F61

upper right corner, force,

Pavement Description
impact, pulse time, distance
from centre to geophone, Rem arkS

FO 1
deflections, resulting Eo for 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 50 Drop Number
Time (inset]
the actual drop and average
Eo for all drops in the actual Fie Name
F2 Esc
point will display. If more than ICADocurnents mdSettinCoWn1PeSktaPlizast.fvk
Save Caned
Client Name Status
one geophone is applied, T e.t-
IC.. .not l Carriers

more lines with data and Client [ode Protect Number Select Save or Cancel

results will display 13045 9228 1400 121 6710 12

Ltd r Fie Connection Battery Level
automatically. Date Tilne
pose
118104 - 2037 110:43:20
4
In the window at the upper
2
L4
left corner the curves for
impact pulse and deflection are displayed. In connection with a normal and well performed drop. both
curves should be smooth without any fluctuations, and they should start in and return to the same
horizontal line. For the deflection curve this does not always hold, but data is correct anyway.

When the measuring work has been conducted:

Key Ctrl{-F10 or click Close to shut the program.

The first 1-3 drops in each measuring point should be regarded as test drops with the purpose of
stabilising the PRIMA 100 contact to the surface. The operator decides whether or not to store this data.

It is recommended to carry out drops until the results are stable within a range of ± 3-5%. Storage of all
data is recommended.

After having carried out the measurement and stored the result, the falling weight deflectometer is
moved on to the next point and the procedure is repeated. It is not necessary to shut down the program
before moving on to the next measuring point.

The measuring point number can now be changed. The new measuring point number will be stored
together with the new measuring results.

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3.2.11 Results — historic data

Laptop
By keying F11 or clicking Drop History in the daily user interface, a window will display in which historic data
is displayed.

In the box at the bottom Path and File Name file name is selected. Then enter path and file name for the
actual or an earlier measuring file. Click the browse button to select a file.

In Drop Mode: ME=1 1111 / 1F

1

The measured surface E modulus for 481

drop P Wpm
9.75

each individual drop will display on the 450-

9.60

graph. 400-
-9.43
350-
-9.20
7. 300-
0
-9.00 fl

K■
a 250-
200- -o.00
15U- -8.60

100-
-8.40

so-
-13.213

8.31
4
Dmit

Drop Mode
5clool Pon!! Select Drop

=F44 1"
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8.90
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Pulse Tee ins;
17.2
E• nodule I
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D111 62 458 458
Elmoduie 3
DO X
Fame _ DI 00

Path end Fik Noma 193 4Plem1001Doldle:t fwd UK I

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Or in Point Mode:
Drop ifittOnt
Average surface E modulus for each 481 9.77
450-
5.80
individual measuring point displays
400- -340

350- -5.20
(The example only shows -aoo
3oo-
measurements with centre geophone) I 250- -8.3o
K 25°- -3E3

K
4;
p 150- -8.43
a
100- -8.28

0.00
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7.87
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mode F.. Select Point Select Drag Hem Fmce [1451 Meer [-module [14Pa] 1
Point
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Drop Mods 7
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[-module 3 Milan E•addide PIPal 3

Force 0

Path and File Hems 11,PFfirrn IOND &alt.! ind

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3.3 Evaluation of measured results

The collected data is displayed in the computer. In this way the operator assess, whether data is as
expected, while working.

Using the laptop version of the data collection program the operator must after each drop decide,
whether to store data and results or not.

The PDA version stores data and results automatically. Measuring data, which should not be included in
the treatment of the measurements, must be deleted manually.

Below table shows the intervals for typical material E moduli for various types of material:

Material Material E modulus

Subgrade 5-60 Mpa

Subbase 100-150 Mpa
Base course 300-350 Mpa
gravel/crushed asphalt
Crushed concrete 350-400 Mpa
Pavement stones 1500-2500 MPa
Cement stabilised sand 3000-10000 MPa
Cement stabilised gravel 6000-15000 MPa
Asphalt 2000-8000 MPa
Concrete 10000-30000 Mpa

Examples of structures:

Structure — below material moduli are indicated in MPa Resulting deflection and Eo
Subgrade 20; subbase 120; base course gravel 330 399 82
Subgrade 10; subbase 120; base course gravel 330 572 58
Subgrade 5; subbase 120; base course gravel 330 846 39

Structure — below material moduli are indicated in MPa Resulting deflection and Ea
Subgrade 20; subbase 150; base course gravel 350 371 89
Subgrade 10; subbase 120; base course gravel 330 572 58
Subgrade 5; subbase 100; base course gravel 300 899 37

All above examples are calculated with 30 cm subbase and 15 cm base course gravel in order to give
an indication of the influence of the property variations of the individual layers on the total result.

Structure — below material moduli are indicated in MPa

Subgrade 10; subbase 120; base course gravel 330 Resulting deflection and Eo
30 cm subbase — 15 cm base course gravel 572 58
30 cm subbase — 30 cm base course gravel 421 78
50 cm subbase — 30 cm base course gravel 361 91

The above calculations are examples of the structure's influence on the resulting deflection and
surface E modulus, ED. Deflection in pm and Eo in MPa.

All calculations were carried out using RoSy Compaction allowing estimation of expected Eo value by
entering actual values. The calculations have been carried out using a D300 mm load plate.

RoSy Compaction is part of the PRIMA 100 package.

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3.4 How to print out results

The best way to print out collected data is via a spread sheet. It is, however, also possible to print out from
word processing programs such as e.g. NotePad.

Below follows an instruction in how to import files to a spread sheet. The example is based on Danish
conditions. Below settings depend on country/region setup of the PC.

3.4.1 How to import a file to a spread sheet for printout

3.4.1.1 Importing .fwd file to Excel. A file from a laptop

Open a blank work sheet. Open the specific file, then the windows below appear and follow the below
steps:

Text Import Wizard - Step 1 of 3

The Text Wizard has determined that your data is Delimited,

If this is correct, choose Next, or choose the data type that best describes your data, Or
igin al data type
Choose the file type that best describes your data:
Delimited - Characters such as commas or tabs separate each field.
Fixed width - Fields are aligned in columns with spaces between each field.

Start import at row: 1 File origin: Windows ANSI

Preview of file CAPE] Docurnentsprima100 datOcc230605,1w2,

1 icl ROAD SYSTEM ZOOS

. 2 L P r i a a 1 0 0, ve r s io n 1.0_0.0
311
A S lie nt Name Oncc
c lie nt Reference Opp

Cancel Next > J iFnish

1. Select 'Windows ANSI'. Click Next.

Text Import Wizard - Step 2 of 3 11

This screen lets you set the delimiters your data contains, You can see
how your text is affected in the preview below.

Delimiters
Treat consecutive delimiters as one
Tab IS semicoloP E Comma
E Space n Other: Text qualifier:

Data preview

0###
0110#
$00a IO Carl Bro A/S
0044
0040

Cancel 11 <Eack I [ Next > 1 Finish

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(`hock nfF onri the, 'Cramirrilt-in figalrf Click A/girt

Text Import Wizard - Step 3 of 3 TR)

This screen lets you select each column and set Column data formal:
the Data Format. qeneral

'General' converts numeric values to numbers, date Text

values to dates, and all remaining values to text. DMY
(.7.) Date:
C.: Do not import column (skip)
I Advanced...

Data greview

Cancel II < Back Finish

3. Click Finish and data is imported to the spread sheet.

3.4.1.2 Import of a .fw2 file to Excel from PDA

Open a blank work sheet Open the specific file, then the windows below appear and follow the below
steps:

Text Import Wizard - Step 1 of 3

The Text Wizard has determined that your data is Delimited.

IF this is correct, choose Next, or choose the data type that best describes your data.
Original data type
Choose the file type that best describes your data:
® Delimited - Characters such as commas or tabs separate each field.
r", Fixed width - Fields are aligned in columns with spaces between each Field.

Start import at row: File Lirigin; orimoonanaiwora

Preview of File C:\PEJ Documents \prima100 data \Ncc230605.fw2.

1 Cc) ROAD SYSTEM 2005

L,Rrima100, version 1.0.0_0
3J1
c lient Name Cncc
c lient Reference DPP

Cancel I Next > Finish

1. Select 'Windows ANSI'.

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Text Import Wizard - Step 2 of 3

This screen lets you set the delimiters your data contains. You can see
how your text is affected in the preview below.

Delimiters
❑ Treat consecutive delimiters as one
Tab ❑ Semicolon ❑ Comma
❑ Space ❑ Qther: Text guahfier:

Data review

(c) ROAD SYSTEM 2005

Prima100, version 1_0_0.0
fl
Client Name mac
Client Reference pP

I Cancel J I < Back. Finish

2. Check off the field 'Tab' only

Text Import Wizard - Step 3 of 3

Thls screen lets you select each column and set Column data format
the Data Format. eneral
'General' converts numeric values to numbers, date 0 Text
values to dates, and all remaining values to text,
Date:
0 Do not import column (skip)
I Advanced...

Data greview

(0 ROAD SYSTEM ZOOS

,rimalOO, ver sion 1 . 0 0 . 0
fl
:lient Name 000
=lient Reference PP V

Cancel II < tack I

3. Click 'Advanced

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Advanced Text Import Settings j

Settings used to recognize numeric data

Decimal separator:

Thousands separator:

Note: Numbers will be displayed using the numeric settings

specified in the Regional Settings control panel,

Reset Trailing minus for negative numbers

OK Cancel

4. Decimal separator: Select 'doe and blank as separators. Click OK

5. Then click Finish and data are imported to the spread sheet.

Open PDA file handling on the CD ROM and follow the instructions.
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4. MAINTENANCE, SERVICE AND SUPPORT

4.1 Calibration of PRIMA 100

Sweco recommends annual absolute calibration of PRIMA 100. A calibration certificate will be issued with the
calibration data. The absolute calibration will be performed by Sweco, Pavement Consultants.

Please note:
Geophones must be calibrated every year, and the load cell every other year. For calibration at the
Sweco workshop the housing with geophone and load cell should be sent in.

Sweco can offer to calibrate at the customer's site.

4.2 Service and support

Provided that a production error is the cause of problems with equipment then support from Sweco is with
out costs for the customer within the warranty period. Before contacting Sweco, setup and
connections on the equipment should be checked. Also check, whether there is any power on the battery.

Please contact finn.iversen@sweco.dk for details for this recalibration

Have serial number ready when contacting Sweco.

Items required for a normal check and calibration:

Please send parts to:

Sweco Danmark A/S
Pavement Consultants
Kokbjerg 5
6000 Kolding
Denmark
Tel: 0045 82 28 14 00

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4.3 General Sales and delivery specifications:

1 Printer: If a printer is supplied with the FWD system, Sweco reserves the right to any changes in
specifications in order to ensure that the printer complies with the FWD system
requirements.

On printers supplied by Sweco a warranty of 6 months is granted.

2 Software: Data collection software is supplied on a CD ROM with instructions in how to install the
software on a computer.

3 Accessories: Accessories are optional and not part of the standard FWD system. Accessories can be
selected and ordered as a part of the order.

4 Manuals: PRIMA100 LWD equipment is supplied with one manual in English.

5 Warranty on On LWD equipment supplied by Sweco a warranty of 24 months is granted. Sweco does not
PRIMA100 warrant any parts, computers or other instruments that are not supplied by Sweco. Neither
LWD shall Sweco cover any malfunctions on computers not approved by Sweco on which Sweco's
equipment software has been installed.

Sweco issues a warranty certificate to the customer, which is delivered together with the
equipment. A warranty certificate can only be valid with signature and Sweco stamp and
issuance date.

6 Sweco Should problems occur due to manufacturing defects, Sweco offers free support.
support: If the problem could have been solved by consulting the manual, Sweco will charge the
time spent.

7 Calibration: Sweco recommends that LWD equipment be calibrated minimum every 12/24 months. A
system is always delivered calibrated. During the first 12 months from delivery of the
LWD system, the system will be supported according to the warranty conditions.

8 Insurance: The Sweco product and liability insurance does not cover any damage resulting from
misuse or careless handling of the equipment, use of the equipment by unskilled persons or
persons, who have not had a basic training course, any manipulation with the
system's safety precautions, if a user lets an unauthorised workshop maintain or repair the
equipment, freight damage that causes errors on the equipment, except from the
transportation from factory to customer in case of a CIF or CIP delivery.

9 Fatal errors If Sweco discovers hardware or software parts with fatal errors, Sweco reserves the right
on equipment to replace these parts at any time. This is of course done for the cost of Sweco. If the
and software. customer discovers a fatal error, he shall be obligated to contact Sweco at once. If
Sweco considers the reported error fatal, the error will be corrected at Sweco cost.
Otherwise the customer will be contacted by Sweco.
10 User If a user does not use the LWD equipment or any software delivered in accordance with
operation instructions and user manuals, this shall not be considered as the responsibility of Sweco
errors: but shall be solely the responsibility of the customer in case of fatal consequences.

11 Disputes: A dispute arising out of or in connection with a contract shall be finally settled in
accordance with the Rules of Conciliation and Arbitration of the International Chamber of
Commerce.
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5. ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS

5.1 Accessories for PRIMA 100

1. 200 mm load plate

2. Extra weight at 5 kg each (1 x 5 kg weight can be mounted)

3. Extra geophone including house for fitting on beam (two extra

geophones can be connected)

4. Geophone beam 600 mm (for mounting of extra geophones)

5. Extra geophone including "stand alone" housing

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6. Transport and storage box (standard) 765 x 362 x 400 mm (material

thickness 4 mm)

7. Transport and storage box (reinforced) 765 x 362 x 400 mm With

moulded foam rubber (material thickness 9 mm)

8. Geophone tower (stacking tower) for verification of 2-3 geophones

9. FDA — Dell x 51V and Bluetooth antenna (class 2)

10. GPS antenna

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11. Battery charger for 4 x AA batteries (12 volt/220 volt)

12. Extra set of rechargeable batteries type AA (4 pcs)

13. Trolley

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6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, DRAWINGS, PAIRING OF BLUETOOTHIPDA

6.1 Technical specifications — PRIMA 100 FWD System

Dimensions:
Height 1.40 m
Weight, standard equipment < 20 kg
Weight including all weights < 30 kg
Drop weight 10, (15) kg
Max. drop height 85 cm

Loading characteristics
Load plate 100 - 200 - 300 mm 0
Load range 1 — 20 kN
Pulse time 15 — 30 ms
Pulse curve Half sine-curve
Pulse rise time Approx. 8 -15 ms

Load cell
Load cell accuracy 1 % ± 0.1 kN
Resolution of forces 0.1 kN (1 KPa)
Frequency range 0-400 Hz

Deflection sensors
Sensor type Seismic velocity transducer
Number of geophones 1—3
Geophone accuracy Better than ± 2%
Geophone resolution 1 µ (1/1000 mm)
Geophone interval 2200 u (1/1000 mm)
Frequency range 0.2 — 300 Hz

Data collection system

Data collection Data collection box (PRIMA}
Time-history (real time) On all geophones and force
Resolution 16 BIT on all analogue channels (force and geophones)
Sampling 16 kHz, simultaneous sampling (force and geophones)
Sampling period 1 — 750 ms (user setup)
Storage of data (peak value) ASCII format
Storage of data (time-history) ASCII or binary format (comp. software)

Power supply and data transfer

Power supply 4 x AA batteries 1.5 volt rechargeable and PS/2 port
Battery power for approx. 360 measurements with time-history
data. Automatic battery check and presentation.
PS/2 port Data transfer via RS-232/USB
Wireless Bluetooth data transfer
Wireless PDA data transfer
GPS unit Integrated

Data collection software

Operative system
Easy data and sequence setup
Time-history and peak value present.
E-moduli presentation
Measuring sequence historic
Easy system configuration
MS Windows 98/2000/NT/ME/XP/PDA
File processing modules with view function
Historic data presentation in point and drop mode
Full access to Poisson's ratio and stress distribution factor

Safety
EU CE marking (EMC)

Calibration standard
Load cell DANAK FORCE Institute
Geophones AREPA Test & Calibration A/S
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6.2 Sketch of PRIMA 100

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6.3 PAIRED DEVICES / TRIMBLE JUNO SB AND BLUETOOTH DEVICES

B20-9120-A02-3

In case of problems with the connections between a Paired PDA and Bluetooth,
it is important not to delete the device shown under Setting on the PDA (example of paired
1005004/523)

MI Pocket PE
Elle Zoom Tools Help

Settings , 9.31

Btu etooth

Lezirv-

settr;:..

37.1 Ports

Check upset in the programs (refer to section 2)

If the paired device has been deleted,

follow below guide:

Reset the Trimble Juno SB (small button on the right side of the Trimble)

Make sure that both options in below display are checked off:

Turn off power for Bluetooth / turn it on again

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When Bluetooth power is re-established, it will normally try to make the new upset automatically as
follows:

POF ket_Pf. CgAIN Potket_PC

Me ZOOM Tools Help
Settings 4., 7,7 9-33 ok
Start « 4E 9:33
Esluetooth Enter Pa sscode
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add new device-,

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add pair.A 1005004/ 523 /33 VO,r Tab q EIDEUMEill a P 1111
0 MEIEIEZIOCI8EI08111
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Hide Cancel Next

Enter passcode: 1111, and press Next

Pocket2C IJfflg
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Enter Passcode

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EMEIEWI4E161113 9 o
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MEM 1011112111
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Now the device should be connected — please accept / done

Pocket_PC • Pocket PC

4, Start 9:52 1 Settings 4E 9:53 ok

Enter Pass,wcie U Bluetooth
ttr 5 asst to astablish a secure Tad Add new device tc• 12r cth _r
cmflecticz: •lath owed 1005004/ 523, Bluatooth devres. Tap on a device
t r settirrp..

Add new
a paled 1005004 523

sscode:

-or' Ports
Device Added
SEIM 4 RI 6 17 e g 0 OM
Your Podet PC has connected with paired Tab q IZICIUM1130 P EMI
1005004 / 523. CAP 0®d 0 9 MI10011111
EMIEMBEI b 11112111111G1=
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Done DE1 Ativa,.red

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6.3 Missing connection between PDA and Bluetooth

Be sure that the box is turned on (black power button on the left side of the box)
Check that the Power flash on the Bluetooth is flashing — if not:

Check that the two Lemo plugs are inserted correctly in the Prima 100 electronic box.
(If correctly inserted, you should not be able to pull out the plugs without pulling off the cover of
the box)

Please do not pull the cable.

Check that the batteries are fully charged (if only half charged, data cannot be sent to the
PDA)

Check that batteries are inserted correctly in the battery plug-in

Check that the battery plug-in is inserted correctly and fully in the electronic box
(Press the upper and lower side of the battery plug-in)

Check fuse on the upper side of electronic box

(1 ampere; if batteries are not placed correctly they will burn. See
on battery plug-in how to place them)

Turn on PDA
Go to settings I connections Bluetooth Devices (check that a device has been found)
Mode (check that Bluetooth is on and device is visible — tick them on)
Communication ports (remember which port number is used in Incoming Ports)

Start up the Prima 100 program

Go to tools, press Next
Check that corn port number is identical with the one in the PDA Bluetooth settings
Press Next
Check that GPS corn settings — under port number — are selected as corn 4

Continue to Project (open or create a project)

When the two arrows on the button line change to a battery, the Prima 100 program is
connected to the Bluetooth (Remember: if battery displays 1/2 capacity, please replace
batteries in electronic box).

If you still have problems, please contact Sweco Pavement Consultants:

* Finn Iversen finn.iversenAsweco.dk

* Poul-Erik Jakobsen poul-erik.jakobsen@sweco.dk
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6.4 Setup of Bluetooth connection VERSION 2 ( page 27-29 )

ONLY FOR USE WITH SERIAL NUMBERS B20-9120-A02-2 - XXXXXXX

El I C_P3300
zoom Tools Help

[SD Line GPR5 sms Service

Type setting

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USB to PC Wi-Fi Wireless

LAN

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devices

To connect to a device, click on the Devices

tab beliYa.

Tin on Bluetooth • H I ILM:3300

❑ Make ttis device visible to other Fie Zoom lools help

devices
IP.
To connect to a device, click on the Devices
tab helot%
Tap Add new device to search for other
Bluetooth devices. Tap cn a device to mcdiy
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1. Start PEA

2. Tap the setting icon 4—

3. Select Bluetooth under Connections

4. Check Bluetooth

5. Check off Turn on Bluetooth

6. Go to Devices and select Add new device

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HTC_P3300
Fie Zoom Tools Help

Select a Bluetooth Device • K(:23300

fie Zoom Tads Hep
Select a device to comect with and tap
Next, Settings ■77
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T610 Next.
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Pocket_PC
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Enter a passcode to establish a secure
connection wth FRIMA100 6082.

Refresh
Jens

Passcode:
Refresh

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comedian veth FRIMA100 6082. Fla zoom Nth help
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unable to connect

PRIMAI00 6082 wants to connect with your Your device dthvit conned with PRIMA100
6082. The connection Failed or the pesscode Is • HT C_P3300
device using Bluetooth, Do you want to add
FOlika,i 00 6082 to your device list? Incorrect. Fie Zoom Took Help

Enter a passcode to establish a secure

connection with PRIPIA100 6082. Partnership Settings
EECEIRE1130 6 EICI g u M CI
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Passcode:
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Select services to use from this device.
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Tab 01131112111111111 D P pp
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1. Wait until all devices have been located
2. Select Prima 100 (xxxx)) and tap Next

3. IMPORTANT — select Next without entering anything in the space Passcode

4. Tap Yes when PRIMA 100 xxxx asks to connect

5. IMPORTANT — Passcode will display again. Now enter the figure 1 (one) 4 times (1111) and
tap Next

6. A screen picture now displays in which Serial port can be checked off
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DOCUMENT CHANGE RECORD

Issue Date Changes Approved

(e.g. change notes, amendments, software function change)

1 June 2008 First issue of revised manual P.-E.

Jakobsen

2 Aug. 2008 Second issue of revised manual P.-E.

Jakobsen

3 Aug. 2009 Third issue of revised manual (sec. 3.2.7) Poul-Erik

Jakobsen

4 November Fourth issue of revised manual Paired devices Finn

2010 Appendix PDA I Bluetooth ( page 24-26) Iversen

5 May Fifth Issue of revised manual. Change of Henny

2011 company name to Grontmij Schuler

6 November Inserted calculated values in tables on page 46 Poul-Erik

2012 Jakobsen

7 April 2015 E-mail address on frontpage changed Henny

Schuler

8 October Change of company name to Sweco Henny

2015 Schuler

We have reedited our manual for PRIMA 100 LWD. We are still working on the manual and any good
ideas you may have to improve our manual are most welcome.

User manual: PRIMA 100 LWD

Sweco Pavement Consultants

This edition was first published in 2008

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Any other translations of this manual are not valid and Sweco A/S
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