ES-3000 Low-Cost Seismograph:

Seismic Products

Looking for a lightweight underground imaging tool but unwilling to spend a bundle? Need an ultra-portable recorder, but don't want to give up on features? Look no further!

If you are a geoscientist doing teaching or research, or just need an exploration seismograph to find bedrock, the ES-3000 is for you. The system includes ESOS data acquisition software and the ES-3000 seismodule connects directly to your PC via the Ethernet port – no additional hardware or drivers are required.

The ES-3000 system comes with all the data analysis software you need to do comprehensive refraction surveys to find bedrock, the water table, where to rip, or even outline gravel deposits. Geometrics also offers special multi-license pricing on the standalone version of SeisImager/2D so that field crews and students can have their own copies.

The ES-3000 comes with a 3-year warranty backed by Geometrics, now in our 34th year of prompt and knowledgeable customer support. The ES-3000 is also available for rent

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Features:
  • Find bedrock, depth-to-water, faults and  fractures
  • Ideal for engineering, construction, road building, and teaching
  • Best quality data: automatic settings, make no mistakes
  • Lightweight (8 lbs/3.5 kg) and low-power
  • Easy interface: no complicated drivers, plugs directly into your PC Ethernet port
  • Includes analysis software to give you quick answers in the field and reports for your client
  • Reduced noise and cost: Data transmitted from ES-3000 to host computer digitally, reducing long, expensive analog cablesby digital cable
  • Optional software for blast and vibration measurements, earthquake monitoring

SeisImager/2D Lite data analysis software lets you model and plan your survey before you get to the site. In the field, pick first breaks and output cross sections by three different analysis methods.

Specifications:

Configurations: 8 or 12 channels in weatherproof field-deployable seismodule. Seismodule ES-3000 is operated from WindowsTM 98/NT4/ME/ 2000/XP based laptop1. System includes ES-3000 OESperating Software (ESOS) with optional softwarethe option for blast or vibration measurements and earthquake monitoring.

System Software: Basic operating software (ESOS) includes full complement of acquisition, filtering, display, and storage features. Other options available for blast and vibration measurements and earthquake monitoring

A/D Conversion: 24-bit result using Crystal Semiconductor sigma-delta converters and Geometrics proprietary over-sampling.

Auxiliary Channels: All channels may be programmed as either AUX or DATA.

Dynamic Range: 144 dB (system); 110 dB (instantaneous, measured) at 2 ms, 24 dB.

Line Testing: Real-time noise monitor displays current output from geophones.

Distortion: 0.0005% @ 2 ms, 1.75 to 208 Hz.

Data Format: SEG-2 standard.

Bandwidth: 1.75 Hz to 820 kHz. 0.6 and DC low frequency option available.

Data Storage: Stores data in SEG-2 format on laptop PC media

Common Mode Rejection: >100dB at ≤ 100 Hz, 36 dB.

Plotters: Laptop software drives WindowsTM-compatible printers.

Crosstalk: -125 dB at 23.5 Hz, 24 dB, 2 ms.

Triggering: Positive, negative, or contact closure, software adjustable threshold

Noise Floor: 0.20 uV, RFI at 2 ms, 36 dB, 1.75 to 208 Hz.

Power: Requires 12V external battery.

Stacking Trigger Accuracy: 1/32 of selected sample interval.

Environmental: -30 to 70 degrees C. Waterproof and submersible

Maximum Input Signal: 177 mV2.8V P-P, 24 dB.

Operating System: WindowsTM 98/NT4/ME/2000/XP.

Preamplifier Gains: 24 or 36 dB, software-selectable

Input Impedance: 20 kOhm, 0.02 uf.

Anti-alias Filters: down 3 dB at 83% of Nyquist frequency; down 90 dB ≥ Nyquist frequency.

Physical: 10" x 12" x 7" high (25.4 cm x 30.5 cm x 17.75 cm high). Weighs 8 lb (3.6 kg). Single waterproof Bendix 61-pin connector for geophone input

Acquisition and Display (Butterworth) Filters:

  • Low Cut: OUT, 10, 15, 25, 35, 50, 70, 100, 140, 200, 280, 400 280, 400 Hz, 24 or 48 dB/octave.
  • Notch: OUT, 50, 60, 150, 180 Hz, with the 50 dB rejection bandwidth 2% of center frequency.
  • High Cut: OUT, 32, 64, 125, 250, 500, 1000 Hz, 24 or 48 dB/octave.
  • Display filter values are user-selectable with 24 or 48 dB/octave slopes.

Bundled Applications Software:

§ SIPQC refraction analysis software (delay time method) from Rimrock Geophysics. Operates when your laptop is connected to the ES-3000

§ SeisImager/2D Lite refraction modeling and analysis software (time-term least squares, delay time, and tomographic inversion methods) from OYO. Operates when your laptop is connected to the ES-3000

SIPQC and SeisImager/2D Lite are configured for in-field analysis and require connection to ES-3000 seismodule, and a mouse for SeisImager/2D Lite, to operate. Standalone versions available; please contact the factory with your requirements

Sample Interval: 0.0625, 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0 ms.

Data Transmission: Uses Ethernet data transmission standard over CAT5 copper wire.

Record Length: 4,096 samples.

Pre-trigger Data: Up to full record length.

Trigger Delay: 0 to 9,999 ms in 1 sample interval steps.

1- Most laptop PCs are NOT field devices. They are easily damaged by harsh treatment or exposure to extreme environments and have a short battery life. Consider a ruggedized laptop PC designed for outdoor use for surveys where reliability is important. Please contact the factory with your requirements.