IDS GeoRadar s r l STREAMX600 Ground Penetrating Radar User Manual manuale d uso

IDS Ingegneria dei Sistemi SpA Ground Penetrating Radar manuale d uso

STREAMX200_600 HW manual mn 2011 030 rev 1.0

  1/ 22   INGEGNERIA DEI SISTEMI S.p.A.   Rev. 1.0 Protocol: MN/2011/030   STREAM X 200/600 system Hardware Configuration User’s Guide        April 2011
  2/ 22 Document Evolution Revision Date Reason for modification Rev 1.0 April 2011 First Edition      SW Versions covered by this document    OUR CONTACTS  IDS Ingegneria dei Sistemi S.p.A. – GeoRadar Division Via Enrica Calabresi, 24 – Loc. Montacchiello 56121 PISA - ITALY Tel: +39.050.312411 Fax: +39.050.3124205 inforis@ids-spa.it  Customer Care department: customercare.gpr@ids-spa.it Tel.: +39.050.3124 355/356  Sales & Marketing department: sales.gpr@ids-spa.it Tel.: +39.050.3124352
  3/ 22 DISCLAIMER  IDS  WILL  NOT  BE  HELD  RESPONSIBLE  FOR  THE  CONSEQUENCES  OF  AN IMPROPER USE OF THE EQUIPMENT AND/OR THE SOFTWARE.  THIS  SOFTWARE  MAY  INCLUDE  AUTOMATED  DATA  PROCESSING  AND ANALYSIS TOOLS.  WHILE  EVERY  EFFORT  IS  MADE  TO  ENSURE  THE  ACCURACY  OF  THE INFORMATION  PROVIDED  BY  THOSE  TOOLS,  THEY  MUST  NOT  BE INTENDED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR INTELLIGENT ANALYSIS; RATHER, THEY HAVE  TO  BE  INTENDED  AS  AN  ADVISOR  AND  THE  USER  MUST  NOT COMPLETELY  RELY  ON  THE  RESULTS  PROVIDED  BY  THEM  TO  GIVE  THE COMPLETE ANSWER. IDS  INGEGNERIA  DEI  SISTEMI  SPA  ASSUMES  NO  LIABILITY  FOR  ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR  INJURIES  CAUSED  BY  SUCH  RELIANCE  ON  THE  ACCURACY, RELIABILITY,  OR  TIMELESS  OF  THE  INFORMATION  PROVIDED  BY  THOSE TOOLS. ANY PERSON OR ENTITY WHO RELIES ON INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING/ANALYSIS TOOLS ONLY, DOES SO AT HIS OR HER OWN RISK
  4/ 22 SAFETY INFORMATION   The  equipment  conforms  to  the  following  requirements  set  by  EC regulations, including subsequent modifications, and to the legislation set by the member states that implement these regulations:  1999/05/EEC Radio Directive Warning:  this  equipment  is  destined  for  use  in  industrial  environments (Class  A  apparatus).  In  residential,  commercial  and  light  industry environments, this apparatus may generate radio interference: in this case, the  user  may  be  required  to  operate  while  taking  appropriate countermeasures. The apparatus is sensitive to the presence of external electromagnetic fields, which may reduce its performance.
  5/ 22 IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THE US CUSTOMERS  FCC ID: UFW-STREAMX200 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules: Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.  This  device  must  accept  any  interference  received,  Including  interference  that  may  cause  undesired operation Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Operation  of  this  device  is  restricted  to  law  enforcement,  fire  and  rescue  officials,  scientific  research institutes, commercial mining companies, and construction companies. Operation by any other party is a violation of 47 U.S.C. § 301 and could subject the operator to serious legal penalties. Coordination Requirements. (a) UWB imaging systems require coordination through the FCC before the equipment may be used. The operator shall comply with any constraints on equipment usage resulting from this coordination. (b)  The  users  of  UWB  imaging  devices  shall  supply  detailed  operational  areas  to  the  FCC  Office  of Engineering and Technology who shall coordinate this information with the Federal Government through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The information provided by the UWB operator  shall include the name,  address and  other pertinent contact information of the  user, the  desired geographical area of operation, and the FCC ID number and other nomenclature of the UWB device. This material shall be submitted to the following address: Frequency Coordination Branch., OET Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, SW Washington, D.C. 20554 ATTN: UWB Coordination (d)  Users  of  authorized,  coordinated  UWB  systems  may  transfer  them  to  other  qualified  users  and  to different locations upon coordination of change of ownership or location to the FCC and coordination with existing authorized operations. (e)  The  NTIA/FCC  coordination  report  shall  include  any  needed  constraints  that  apply  to  day-to-day operations. Such constraints could specify prohibited areas of operations or areas located near authorized radio  stations  for  which  additional  coordination  is  required  before  operation  of  the  UWB  equipment.  If additional local coordination is required, a local coordination contact will be provided. (f) The coordination of routine UWB operations shall not take longer than 15 business days from the receipt of the coordination request by NTIA. Special temporary operations may be handled with an expedited turn-around  time  when  circumstances  warrant.  The  operation  of  UWB  systems  in  emergency  situations involving the safety of life or property may occur without coordination provided a notification procedure, similar to that contained in CFR47 Section 2.405(a)-(e), is followed by the UWB equipment user.  Notice: Use of this device as a wall imaging system is prohibited by FCC regulations.
  6/ 22  IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THE US CUSTOMERS  FCC ID: STREAMX600 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules: Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.  This  device  must  accept  any  interference  received,  Including  interference  that  may  cause  undesired operation Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Operation  of  this  device  is  restricted  to  law  enforcement,  fire  and  rescue  officials,  scientific  research institutes, commercial mining companies, and construction companies. Operation by any other party is a violation of 47 U.S.C. § 301 and could subject the operator to serious legal penalties. Coordination Requirements. (a) UWB imaging systems require coordination through the FCC before the equipment may be used. The operator shall comply with any constraints on equipment usage resulting from this coordination. (b)  The  users  of  UWB  imaging  devices  shall  supply  detailed  operational  areas  to  the  FCC  Office  of Engineering and Technology who shall coordinate this information with the Federal Government through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The information provided by the UWB operator  shall include the name,  address and  other pertinent contact information of the  user, the desired geographical area of operation, and the FCC ID number and other nomenclature of the UWB device. This material shall be submitted to the following address: Frequency Coordination Branch., OET Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, SW Washington, D.C. 20554 ATTN: UWB Coordination (d)  Users  of  authorized,  coordinated  UWB  systems  may  transfer  them  to  other  qualified  users  and  to different locations upon coordination of change of ownership or location to the FCC and coordination with existing authorized operations. (e)  The  NTIA/FCC  coordination  report  shall  include  any  needed  constraints  that  apply  to  day-to-day operations. Such constraints could specify prohibited areas of operations or areas located near authorized radio  stations  for  which  additional  coordination  is  required  before  operation  of  the  UWB  equipment.  If additional local coordination is required, a local coordination contact will be provided. (f) The coordination of routine UWB operations shall not take longer than 15 business days from the receipt of the coordination request by NTIA. Special temporary operations may be handled with an expedited turn-around  time  when  circumstances  warrant.  The  operation  of  UWB  systems  in  emergency  situations involving the safety of life or property may occur without coordination provided a notification procedure, similar to that contained in CFR47 Section 2.405(a)-(e), is followed by the UWB equipment user.  Notice: Use of this device as a wall imaging system is prohibited by FCC regulations.
  7/ 22 IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THE CANADIAN CUSTOMERS IC Certification Number: IC:8991A – STREAMX200 This device complies with the requirements of IC Standard RSS-220 This Ground Penetrating Radar Device shall be operated only when in contact with or within 1 m of the ground. This  Ground  Penetrating  Radar  Device  shall  be  operated  only  by  law  enforcement  agencies,  scientific  research institutes,  commercial  mining  companies,  construction  companies,  and  emergency  rescue  or  firefighting organizations. NOTE IMPORTANTE POUR LES UTILISATEURS CANADIENS Numéro de certification IC:8991A – STREAMX200  Cet appareil est conforme aux exigences de la norme RSS IC-220 Cet équipement géoradar doit être utilisé que lorsqu’il est en contact ou à moins de 1 mètre du sol. Cet équipement géoradar doit être utilisé que par des organismes d'application de la loi, des instituts de recherche scientifique,  des  sociétés  minières  commerciales,  des  entreprises  de  construction  et  de  secours  d'urgence  ou  les organisations de lutte contre les incendies.   IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THE CANADIAN CUSTOMERS IC Certification Number: IC:8991A – STREAMX600 This device complies with the requirements of IC Standard RSS-220 This Ground Penetrating Radar Device shall be operated only when in contact with or within 1 m of the ground. This  Ground  Penetrating  Radar  Device  shall  be  operated  only  by  law  enforcement  agencies,  scientific  research institutes,  commercial  mining  companies,  construction  companies,  and  emergency  rescue  or  firefighting organizations. NOTE IMPORTANTE POUR LES UTILISATEURS CANADIENS Numéro de certification IC:8991A – STREAMX600  Cet appareil est conforme aux exigences de la norme RSS IC-220 Cet équipement géoradar doit être utilisé que lorsqu’il est en contact ou à moins de 1 mètre du sol. Cet équipement géoradar doit être utilisé que par des organismes d'application de la loi, des instituts de recherche scientifique,  des  sociétés  minières  commerciales,  des  entreprises  de  construction  et  de  secours  d'urgence  ou  les organisations de lutte contre les incendies.
  8/ 22 RADIO-FREQUENCY EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE   This product  operated is usually operated at least 1 m from the operator.  Typical  power  density  levels  at  a  distance  of  1  m  or  greater  is  below  1 W/cm2  (0.01  W/m2)  which  are  far  below  the  levels  specified  by  the current regulations.  Thus,  this  product  pose  no  health  and  safety  risk  when  operated  in  the normal manner of intended use.  CONFORMITÉ D’EXPOSITION AUX FRÉQUENCES RADIO   Le produit doit être à au moins un mètre de l’utilisateur lorsqu’en opération.  Le niveau de densité de puissance à une distance de 1 mètre et plus est de 1 W/cm2 (0.01 W/m2), ce qui est nettement inférieur aux niveaux spécifiés par la réglementation en vigueur. Ainsi,  ce  produit  ne  représente  aucun  risque  pour  la  santé  et  la  sécurité lorsqu'il est exploité dans les conditions d'utilisation prescrites.
  9/ 22     ! WARNING   CLEANING INFORMATION  Before cleaning any external  parts  of  the apparatus,  make sure that  all  cables  have  been  disconnected,  including  the  power supply cable. If a damp cloth is used, make sure it is not too wet, to  avoid  any  damage  to  the  electrical  components  of  the equipment.  Wait  until  the  equipment  is  totally  dry  before reconnecting the cables. The system should be cleaned periodically using a damp cloth. Do not use solvents or abrasive detergents. Do  not  apply  liquid  directly  to  the  electrical  contacts  of  the various  connectors.  If  a  specific  spray  is  used  to  clean  the  PC TFT monitor, make sure it is not flammable; in any case, do not spray it directly on the screen, instead, spray it onto the cleaning cloth.
  10/ 22      BATTERIES REMOVAL INFORMATION  Laptop Batteries: Manufacturer: PANASONIC Type: Li-ion Ni Characteristics: 10.65V 5.7Ah Removal instructions: 1. turn off the laptop; 2. open the drawer with the symbol of the batteries; 3. extract the battery pack pulling the tab.   Radar batteries: Manufacturer: FIAMM FG2A007 Type: rechargeable lead acid  Characteristics: 12V & 100Ah
  11/ 22      RECICLYING   The crossed out wheeled bin symbol shown on the equipment indicates that the product must be recycled separately from other waste at the end of its useful life.  Separate waste disposal of this product at the end of its useful life will be organised  and  managed  by  IDS.  When  you  decide  to  dispose  of  the equipment, contact IDS and follow the system that IDS has set up to permit the separate collection of the apparatus at its life end.  Adequate  separate  collection  for  its  subsequent  recycling,  treatment  and environmental  friendly  disposal  contribute  towards  avoiding  any unnecessary effects on the environment and to health and favour the reuse or recycling of the materials that make up the equipment. Unauthorised disposal of  this  product  as  unsorted  waste  by  its  possessor  will  lead  to  an administrative penalty foreseen by national regulations.
  12/ 22   WARRANTY CERTIFICATE CONDITIONS  1) IDS  Ingegneria  dei  Sistemi  S.p.A,  hereinafter  referred  to  as  IDS,  warrants  hardware/software products for a period of 12 months from the delivery date to the original customer; 2) The delivery date is certified by the “Warranty Registration Form”; 3) IDS’s hardware products will be free from defects in materials workmanship under normal use and service; 4) IDS’s obligation is limited to repairing or replacing parts or equipment which are returned to IDS, without  alteration  or  further  damage,  and  which  in  IDS  s  judgment,  were  defective  or  became defective during normal use; 5) IDS’ software will have to be installed on a PC according to the requirement of the IDS hardware ( see IDS User’s Guide the Software Data Acquisition); 6) IDS’ s software products designed by IDS for use for IDS hardware products are warranted not to fail to execute their programming instructions due to defects during the warranty period, provided they are properly installed on IDS hardware products. IDS does not warrant if the IDS software will be used and operated in hardware and software combinations not selected by IDS; 7) IDS  does  not  assumes  any  liability  for  any  direct,  indirect,  special,  incidental  or  consequential damages or injuries caused by proper or improper operation of its equipment whether defective or not defective; 8) This software may include automated data processing and analysis tools. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided by those tools, they  must not be intended as a substitute for intelligent analysis; rather, they have to be intended as an advisor and the user must not completely rely on the results provided by them to give the complete answer. IDS assumes no liability for any direct, indirect special, incidental or consequential damages or injuries caused by such reliance on the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of the information provided by those tools. Any  person  or  entity  who  relies  on  information  obtained  from  the  automated  data processing/analysis tools only, does so at his or her own risk; 9) IDS’s warranty does not extend and shall not apply to: a) Products which have been repaired or altered by other than IDS personnel; b) Products which have been subjected to misuse, neglect, accident or improper installation; c) Products  in  which  have  been  installed  Hardware/Software  accessories  not  supplied  by  IDS and/or without any approval by IDS; d) Products  which  have  been connected  to  equipment  different  from the  ones  supplied  by  IDS (except the PC data Logger which must conform to IDS specifications; e) Products which have been damaged by natural disaster or calamities. 10) Before returning any equipment to IDS , you have to contact the IDS Customer Care Office that will authorize you to return the material to be repaired; 11)  Once the parts/equipment to be repaired arrive to IDS, IDS may inspect the defective products to verify they are eligible for repair or replacement. All packing must be saved for inspection purpose in order to assist IDS to understand the cause of the defects. IDS, will not be obliged to repair, or replace for products returned as defective but damaged from abuse, misuse, negligence , accident loss or damage in transit; 12) The  final  clients,  is  responsible  for  ensuring  the  defective  products  returned  to  be  properly packaged; 13) The  above  warranty  are  sole  and  exclusive,  and  no  other  warranty,  whether  written  or  oral,  is
  13/ 22 expressed or implied.  INDEX  1. Hardware configuration of the STREAM-X System ............................................. 14 1.1 Assembly procedure of the System ..................................................................... 15 1.1.1 Cabling ............................................................................................................. 18 1.2 The DAD Fast Wave Control Units .................................................................... 19 1.3 The Laptop Computer ......................................................................................... 21 1.3.1 Panasonic Toughbook rugged tablet PC .......................................................... 21  FIGURES INDEX FIG. 1.1 – STREAM-X SYSTEM IN COMPLETE CONFIGURATION ....................... 14 FIG. 1.2 – 600 MHZ ARRAY ........................................................................................... 15 FIG. 1.3 – STREAM X SLEDGE KIT ............................................................................. 16 FIG. 1.4 – ANTENNA POSITIONING ............................................................................ 16 FIG. 1.5 – MOTOR RACK ............................................................................................... 17 FIG. 1.6 – FIXING THE WHITE FRAME ....................................................................... 18 FIG. 1.7 – LINK TO THE ANTENNA SLEDGE ............................................................ 18 FIG. 1.8 – DAD SIDE FAST WAVE WITH BATTERY PORT, LAN PORT AND WIRELESS CONNECTOR ...................................................................................... 19 FIG. 1.9 – –DAD SIDE FAST WAVE WITH CONNECTIONS TO POSITION SENSOR AND ANTENNAE .................................................................................................... 20 FIG. 1.10 – EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA WITH A 19 POLE CONNECTOR AND POSSIBILITY OF A CASCADE CONNECTION .................................................. 20 FIG. 1.11 – 19-11 POLE ADAPTOR ............................................................................... 21 FIG. 1.12 – PANASONIC TOUGHBOOK CF-19 ........................................................... 22
  14/ 22 1. HARDWARE CONFIGURATION OF THE STREAM-X SYSTEM The STREAM-X system consists of the following parts    DAD Fast Wave Control Units  1 Laptop   1 LAN Cable  2 Battery Cables (1 standard cable + 1 crocodile cable)  2 Batteries  1 Antenna-DAD Long Cable  1 Antenna Array (2 Modules @ 200MHz or 1 Module @ 600 MHz)  1 Black sledge (2 Modules with cross arms)  1 Antenna-Antenna Short Cable  1 White frame with Doppler encoder  1 Motor rack    Fig. 1.1 – STREAM-X System in complete configuration     Motor rack Doppler Encoder Cross arms Antenna arrays
  15/ 22 1.1 Assembly procedure of the System In the following chapters the procedure to assemble the mechanical kit of Stream-X will be explained. This procedure shows the assembling of the 200 MHz system (AR200-V8  antennas).  The  600  MHz  antenna  only  difference  is  the  use  of  the AR600-V12 antenna model.   Fig. 1.2 – 600 MHz array (AR600-V12 model)  The black sledge is composed of two modules: link them with the white joints and fix the structure with the dedicated screws (Fig. 1.3). Insert the antenna modules in place and fix them with the elastic bands as shown in Fig. 1.4.
  16/ 22  Fig. 1.3 – Stream X sledge kit      Fig. 1.4 – Antenna positioning   !  NOTE  Notice that antenna connectors are placed to be aligned with the arm in the  external  side  of  the  “cross”.  This  positioning  must  be  done  to respect the standard configuration file of IDS acquisition software.  Put the motor rack over the hook linked to the vehicle with the automatic locking system (Fig. 1.5). Unscrew the supports until they touch the vehicle and modify their extension until  the  frame  reaches  approximately  90°  with  the  ground  level.  Stabilize  the  frame applying straps. Link the remote to the remote connector and the crocodile battery cable to the bigger car battery supplied with the system (Red goes with +, Black goes with -). This will let you activate the motor rack: place the moving frame in the lowest position. Joints Fixing  screws External arm
  17/ 22    Fig. 1.5 – Motor rack  Moving frame Remote Support Remote connector Straps
  18/ 22      Fig. 1.6 – Fixing the white frame  When the rack is in place the white frame can be connected to it. Just put the central part of the frame in the pivots of the rack and place the locking bars over the joints (Fig. 1.6).   Fig. 1.7 – Link to the antenna sledge  Use the four strips with karabiner to link the white frame with the metallic plates of the antenna sledge (Fig. 1.7). Link the cross arms with their corresponding joints: to do this operation easily, you may lift a little bit the sledge from the ground using the motor rack.  1.1.1 Cabling  In  the  following  chapter  you  will  find  the  description  of  the  Stream  X  cabling.  Your system will be supplied with:  One 5m antenna cable: this one will connect ANT1 port of the DAD unit to IN connector of the rightmost antenna frame (looking from behind). Pivot Locking bar Joint Strip with Karabiner Metallic plate Arms joints
  19/ 22  One 1.5m antenna cable: this one will connect the two modules of the array in cascade (not required for the STREAMX600 system)  Three Doppler encoder cables: these unique shaped cables will link the encoder with its piloting black box and the black box with both the wheel port of the DAD and the radar battery (small one).  LAN cable: this cable connects the DAD to the laptop.  Crocodile cable: this cable is used to power the motor rack 1.2 The DAD Fast Wave Control Units  The DAD Control Unit is the control unit responsible for directing the antennas and digitalising the acquired radar data. The DAD Control Unit has the following ports  Lan Port for a network connection to the Notebook Computer  Battery Port  to connect the battery   Wheel Port  to connect the position sensor wheel  Ant.1/CHAINE - Ant.2 for radar antenna connection   Power switch with pilot light   Wireless antenna connector   -  Fig. 1.8 – DAD side Fast Wave with Battery Port, Lan Port and wireless connector  LAN port Battery Port Start up button  Wireless antenna connector Wireless plug
  20/ 22  Fig. 1.9 – –DAD side Fast Wave with connections to position sensor and antennae  Considering  the  type  of  available  antenna,  the  following  combinations  are possible:  1. Ant.1 (connector with 19 poles) This  kind  of connector  may be  connected to  the  following  categories of radar antennae.   Entire range of TR IDS antennae that has a 19 pole connector and foresee  a  cascade  connection  (including  STREAMX200  and STREAMX600  antennas);  Fig.  2-3  shows  an  example  of  a  an antennae with a 19 pole connector with a cascade connection.    Fig. 1.10 – Example of antenna with a 19 pole connector and possibility of a cascade connection  Ant1 and  Ant 2 Connectors Wheel Port For DAD connection or toward another antenna To connect the other antenna
  21/ 22  Entire range of TR IDS antennae that have an 11 pole connector, if supplied with an appropriate 19-11 pole adaptor (Fig. 1.11).   Fig. 1.11 – 19-11 pole Adaptor  2. Ant.2 (11 pole connector) This  kind  of connector may have  the following  antenna radar categories connected  Entire  range  of    mono  static  TR  IDS  antennae  with  an  11  pole connector   Entire  range  of  TR  IDS  antennae  with  internal  or  external multiplex and an 11 pole connector   1.3 The Laptop Computer The K2STREAM acquisition SW is installed on a Laptop. This SW is dedicated to the specific phases of setting up, acquiring and saving radar data. IDS recommends to use one of the two following laptops: 1.3.1 Panasonic Toughbook rugged tablet PC The Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 PC (Fig. 1.12), has the following characteristics:  CPU: 1.6GHz Intel Core Duo.  Operating System: Windows XP Professional SP2.  RAM/Expandable to: 512MB SDRAM (DDR2)/4GB  Hard  Drive/Speed:  80GB  shock-proof  (mounted  on  a  gel  support  or equivalent).  Optical Drive: 2.4X DVD+R DL  Display Resolution: 10.4 inches/1024 x 768
  22/ 22  Graphics/Video  Memory:  Intel  945GM  video  accelerator  with  up  to 128MB shared video memory  Wireless  Networking:  WLAN  802.11a/b/g,  Bluetooth  2.0,  Optional WWAN (EVDO, HSDPA) and GPS  Ports: Two USB 2.0, Firewire, Ethernet, modem, headphone, mic, docking connector  Card Slots: PC Card Type II, SD Card slot  Weight: 5 pounds  Size: 10.7 x 8.5 x 1.9 inches  Warranty/Support:  Three-year  limited  warranty,  parts  and  labor  lifetime toll-free 24/7.  Battery Life (Wi-Fi On/Off): 5h / 6h about  Environmental: Water-proof (IP54)   Fig. 1.12 – Panasonic Toughbook CF-19    ! NOTE  No  communication  software  of  the  type  Firewall,  WiFi  or Antivirus protection may be installed on the computer; these types of SW enter into conflict with the K2STREAM acquisition SW. IDS takes no  responsibility for any functional  conflicts that may occur between their own software and any other software installed by the user onto the Laptop. IDS doesn’t guarantee that equipment performance  will  be  maintained  using  configurations  different from those recommended.

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