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  1. questionSIPQC applications software problem that is bundled with seismic systems
    A problem is that the SIPLOT module generates a run-time error when installed in some Windows computers. This problem is most often seen with Windows XP. 1. Either of the following two steps can help correct this problem. (a) Get a DOS prompt (Click START, then ALL PROGRAMS, then ACCESSORIES, ...

  2. questionThe seismic controller software doesn't recognize all channels in my Geode when using a PCMCIA card in my laptop.
    Engineering has tested a new PCMCIA Ethernet card for laptops. Our current supplier has been "Socket". This card was chosen for its rugged connection. The new card is made by Microsoft. Its part number is MN-120 (Geometrics part 20-000-048). It has a rugged RJ45 jack mounted on the side. We hav ...

  3. questionI'm having trouble triggering my seismograph
    Geometrics seismographs are designed to trigger on a contact closure, contact open, or signal input. The trigger circuit has protect from high voltages, but it is possible to damage the input circuit if voltages outside the specified range are connected directly to the input circuit. It is reco ...

  4. questionI cannot find my saved SEG-Y files on my hard drive?
    Unlike other SEG recording standards, SEG-Y stores trace information from multiple records in a single file. A new file is created when acquisition parameters are changed. You can examine a particular record by using the File menu item in your MGOS, SGOS, Controller, or StrataVisor NX software.

  5. questionMy Smartseis or Stataview will not boot up.
    Below are some suggestions to help in identifying the problem with the seismograph. Please describe exactly what is happening during the boot up process. Can you hear the fan and hard drive running? Verify the input power source is supplying a consistent 12 volts. Remove the instrument from the ...

  6. questionThe printer on my Smartseis does not print the seismic traces
    Below are some printer tests that might help. If the printer does not work in the seismic program, test the printer in DOS mode. After boot up, exit to DOS, using an external keyboard use DOS commands to copy or print a file to the printer. If this works the printer hardware is functional. If n ...

  7. questionSmartseis/Strataview screen in DOS mode are not readable
    2. The characters on my Smartseis/Strataview screen in DOS mode are not readable. From your description I suspect a problem with the CMOS bios settings. You can you access the CMOS bios settings by pressing the delete key during boot up. Use an external monitor and external keyboard. During the ...


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