Model GK-404
Vibrating Wire Readout
Applications
The Model GK-404
Vibrating Wire Readout can
be used with all GEOKON®
vibrating wire gauges and
transducers in all kinds of
weather conditions. The
user friendly GK-404 pro-
vides the following…
Handheld portability
Easy operation
High accuracy and
resolution
AA battery power
Cold weather operation
Close-up of the Model GK-404 Vibrating Wire Readout control panel and LCD display.
Operating Principle Advantages and Limitations
The Model GK-404 Vibrating Wire Readout is a The Model GK-404 has a sealed enclosure and a four-
portable, low-power, handheld unit that is capable switch membrane keypad that can be easily operated
of running for more than 20 hours continuously on with one hand.
two AA batteries. It is designed for the readout of all
The Model GK-404 is very useful for setting up and test-
GEOKON vibrating wire gauges and transducers.
The Model GK-404 is easily held and ing gauges prior to installing more complex monitoring
operated with one hand. The Model GK-404 provides 6 excitation positions systems (e.g. dataloggers, etc.)
(A-F) with a display resolution of 0.1 digit. It is capable
The 16 × 2 character LCD display allows the user to
of displaying the reading in either digits, frequency
adjust backlight and contrast.
(Hz), period (µs), and in the case of strain gauges, in
microstrain (µε), for positions C, D & E. The GK-404 Power is provided by two AA batteries. Power features
also displays the temperature of the transducer with include an automatic power-off option and a battery
a resolution of 0.1 °C. monitor with display and low battery warning. Settings
are retained between power-on’s.
This readout does not have data storage capabilities.
3 mm 13 mm
Closeup of the Model GK-404 with banana-
jack connections.
CFG MODE POS
120 mm
Model GK-404
Vibrating Wire Readout ON
OFF
Multiple vibrating wire sensor cables can be
connected to the Model 4999 Terminal Box
(shown above), which provides one central
location for easily and quickly taking sensor
readings with the GK-404.
65 mm 22 mm
Model GK-404 dimensions (shown at actual size).
System Components Technical Specifications
The Model GK-404 is supplied complete with patch cord Display Resolution (period) 0.1 microsecond
(strain) 1 microstrain
and 2 AA batteries.
(Hz² × 10 -³) 0.1 digit
(frequency) 0.1 Hz
As an option to eliminate the need for a patch cord and
(temperature) 0.1 °C
alligator clips, banana jacks can be provided, which
Measurement Accuracy (vw sensor) 0.025% F.S.
connect to banana plugs attached directly to the sensor (temperature) 1.0% F.S.
leads (please specify at time of order). Timebase Accuracy ±50 ppm
Excitation Range 400 Hz to 6000 Hz, 5 Volt Square Wave
Switch boxes are also available, to which several
Temperature Range –20 °C to +50 °C
vibrating wire sensor cables can be connected, allowing
Battery (type) AA Alkaline (requires 2)
convenient and rapid reading with the Model GK-404.
(life) 20 hours at 20 °C
Weight 145 g
L × W × H 120 × 65 × 22 mm
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