Smiths detection eqo Operating Instructions Manual

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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Offenders will be liable for damages. All rights, including rights created by patent grant or registration of a utility model or design, are reserved. Technical modifications re- served. 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...
Page 2 95592663 User's Manual – FlexScan S1932 Color LCD Monitor - Eizo 95591849 Plantronics Savi Office W0100 – Professional Wireless Headset System (W01 Base + WH100 Headset) with Optional HL10 Lifter – User Guide 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information0...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Legal requirements............................9 Proper use of the system..........................9 Use as agreed..............................9 Obvious misuse............................9 Operating conditions............................10 User group..............................10 Climatic conditions ...........................10 Controls and indicators of the eqo system.....................11 Description of the keyboards........................12 Navigator ............................13 Control key panel ..........................13 Priority key panel ..........................14 Key switch ............................15...
Page 4 Conducting the person into the scanning area..................49 Screening process............................49 Reviewing the image sequence......................50 Tag areas of interest........................51 Reviewing tags..........................51 Evaluation of the image sequence....................52 Initiate a Re-Scan..........................52 Shut-down................................55 Shut-down the local station..........................55 Shut-down the remote station........................56 Technical data..............................57 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...
Page 5 Table of contents Local Station..............................57 Remote Station ...............................58 Annex A................................59 Daily Test Procedure............................59 Test card example images.........................60 Annex B................................63 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...
Page 7: General Information
This Category II radio communication device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310.* Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Smiths Detection declares that eqo is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Direct- ive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found in annex b of this document.
Page 8: Preface
It is recommended that you read these instructions carefully prior to using your eqo In particular, please be sure to read the section entitled "Safety instructions", which contains important informa- tion concerning your safety.
Page 9: About These Operating Instructions
WARNING Indicates a possibly dangerous situation. Non-compli- ance can lead to the most severe injuries or death! CAUTION Indicates a possibly dangerous situation. Non-compli- ance can lead to slight or minor injuries! 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...
Page 10: Classification Of The Indications
Application tip or useful information for the user. Text references Example: ( 3) indicates a reference to page 3 Warning signs used Explanation of the warning signs displayed on the eqo system and within this document. Sign Meaning Hazard! Observe the instructions in the documentation!
Page 11: How To Read This Documentation - Guide For Different System Configurations
Local station only Local station with wireless audio base and remote station System configurations for the eqo system In the following the possible system configurations for the eqo sys- tem are listed: Abbreviation Description Local station only...
Page 13: Product Description
This de- termination completes the review of the subject using eqo. Fig. 3: Remote operator reviewing the image The eqo system consists of three main modules (see Fig. 4), the local operator station , the flat scanning panel...
Page 14 (see Fig. 6) or next to the arch. In all variants, it is possible to turn the monitor at the eqo station around so that it faces away from the person being scanned.
Page 15: Referenced Product Documents
Proper use of the system Use as agreed The only and exclusive purpose of eqo is the screening of persons using millimetre-waves by appropriately trained personnel. Important! The functionality of the eqo system and its protection can only be guaranteed as long as the unit is operated in a manner described in the operating instructions.
Page 16: Operating Conditions
Caution! The national accident prevention regulations are to be observed for all activities. The necessary knowledge for operating eqo can be acquired by at- tending an operator training course offered by Smiths Detection, or its designated/authorised agents. Climatic conditions Operation Transport &...
Page 17: Controls And Indicators Of The Eqo System
Product description Controls and indicators of the eqo system Fig. 7: Components of the eqo system Local Station Designation Description Mains switch Mains ON/Off switch of the eqo sys- tem; acts as a disconnecting device. Network sockets Network connection points to cus- tomers network if required.
Page 18: Description Of The Keyboards
In the following the function of each key will be explained. Depend- ing on your eqo system configuration the layout of the keyboards are different. Local station keyboard Fig.
Page 19: Navigator
Direction/Step Changes the direction of live image. If the image is paused then this key will step the image, frame by frame in the direction of the key. 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...
Page 20: Priority Key Panel
“SELECT” Accept a suggested function with “YES” Within the title bar: Genderless Setup: Initiates a scan of passengers Gender Setup: Initiates a scan of a male passenger. Add tags / Clear tags 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...
Page 21: Key Switch
Displays a reverse or negative type image of the scan. Contrast / Brightness Switch between Brightness / Selector Contrast Contrast / Brightness Adjusts the image brightness or Adjustment contrast, depending on which one is currently being adjusted. 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...
Page 22: Indicator Panel
Product description Important! The image filtering keys are disabled at the local station for operator's use when the eqo system is equipped with a remote station. Indicator panel Symbol Name Description Operating indicator Indicates that the keyboard is provided with power.
Page 23: Emergency Stop Switch
The emergency stop switch is only available on the local station keyboard. Monitors Depending on the eqo system configuration different monitors are used for the local station. Local station monitor A The flat screen monitor of the local station can be adjusted using the buttons at the bottom of the screen.
Page 24: Remote Station Monitor
The flat screen monitor can be adjusted using the buttons at the bottom of the screen. Important! Prior to using or adjusting the flat screen monitor, read the annexed documentation “Eizo FlexScan MX190 - User's Manual“! Fig. 13: Buttons of the flat screen monitor 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...
Page 25: Audio Hardware
Important! A full charge of the headset takes 3 hours and provide up to 9 hours of talk time. Fig. 16: Docking charge cradle to rack charger 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...
Page 26: Wireless Audio Base At The Remote Station
“Plantronics Savi Office W0100 – Profes- Fig. 17: Headset and wireless base sional Wireless Headset System (W01 Base + WH100 Headset) with Optional HL10 Lifter – User Guide“ and adhere to the safety instructions! 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...
Page 27: Description Of Eqo System Software
Product description Description of eqo system software Main screen The main screen of eqo's system software is divided in four main regions, the viewing window , the progress bar , the title bar and the priority keys Viewing window Depending on the configuration the user login is different and also the viewing window can have a different look.
Page 28: Title Bar
Machine name of the local operator station Operator ID of the operator logged into the other remote station. “Offline” if no operator is logged Machine name of the remote station (if connected, “Offline” otherwise) 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...
Page 29: Priority Key Symbols
Message Panel (No function currently) Priority key symbols The priority keys can have different functions in every screen or menu. The priority key symbols on the screen display the function which is accessible with each priority key. 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...
Page 30: Main Menu
Logout / login a user Logout Before switching off the eqo system or logging in another user, it is necessary to log off a logged in user first. Press the key to open the main menu (see Fig. 23). Depend- ing on the user login the menu items differ, some can be invis- ible.
Page 31: Login
You can delete wrong text entries by moving the cursor to the left using the navigator. After a successful login, the main screen is displayed. Depending on the user login the viewing window can have a different look ( 21). 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...
Page 32: Edit User Password
( Pressing will display the “Force Logout” dialog, which when you press , returns you to the log-in screen (see Fig. 25). Fig. 30: “User Details” dialog 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...
Page 33: System Control
Incident Report Export Settings The “Settings” menu (see Fig. 31) allows you as an operator, to view or change the system configuration of your eqo depending on your access rights. Fig. 31: Menu: “Settings” Date and time settings The “Date and Time Setting” dialog shows the actual time, date and Main Menu time zone configuration for eqo's local station.
Page 34: General Settings
( 13) and select it by pressing In the “System Control” menu navigate to the “Settings” menu item and select it by pressing . The “Settings” menu is displayed. 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...
Page 35: Communications
Communications The “Communications” dialog allows you to change the IP address Main Menu of your eqo system in order to integrate your eqo system into your System Control local area network. Depending on your access rights the “Commu- Settings nications”...
Page 36: Software
Settings” dialog Press the key to open the main menu (see Fig. 22). Navigate to the “System Control” menu item using the navigator control on the keyboard ( 13) and select it by pressing 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...
Page 37 Face Detection eqo can be configured with an option to blur the facial features of scanned persons. This field informs if this option is turned on or off. I/O Board Firmware...
Page 38: Diagnostics
Product description Diagnostics In case of a malfunction of eqo the diagnostics functions help you as an operator to localise or narrow down the problem. Depending on the user login the menu items can differ, some items can be invisible. Navigate between the menu items using the navig- ator and select the desired menu item by pressing .
Page 39: Export The Set Up Diagnostics
Product description Export the set up diagnostics The “Setup Diagnostics Report” gathers the configuration informa- Main Menu tion of your eqo system. These have been created during the setup System Control of the system. Diagnostics Depending on your access rights you are allowed to view only or Export download the “Setup Diagnostics Report”.
Page 40 Press to apply the changes and exit to the main screen or Fig. 46: “Volume Control” dialog to discard your changes and close the “Volume Control” dialog. 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...
Page 41: Image Enhancement Features
1 from -28 to +7. Fig. 48: Tile bar – Image enhancement: Contrast Invert When the key is pressed the image of the screen inverts as shown in Fig. 49. Fig. 49: Image display in invert mode 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...
Page 42: Zoom
A blue box appears on the standard frame, and it may be moved using the blue navigator key. This blue box indicates the region which is to be zoomed in on. Fig. 50: Image display with activated zoom 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...
Page 43: Safety Instructions
Lifter – User Guide“! Safety instructions for operation CAUTION Risk of falling! When walking through the arch there is a potential trip hazard. Persons to be scanned should be made aware of this! 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...
Page 45: Start Up
Start up Start up Switching on the local station Turn the main switch of the eqo system clockwise into the ON position (see Fig. 51). The unit is now ready to switch-on. Fig. 51: Main switch Turn the key switch of the eqo system clockwise (into position II) in order to switch on the unit (see Fig.
Page 46: Logon To The Local Station
The scanning area should be kept clear during this time, and at all times other than when a scan is in progress. Fig. 56: Local operator station's main screen 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...
Page 47: Switching On The Remote Station
If the remote station locates the local station it estab- lishes a connection and a message box is displayed, that a connec- tion to an eqo local station has been established (see Fig. 59). Acknowledge this message by pressing Fig.
Page 48: Logon To The Remote Station
Press- the remote operator gets the ability to change the pass- word ( 26). Acknowledge this message by pressing Fig. 63: Login information dialog 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...
Page 49 Start up After acknowledging the login message, the main screen will ap- pear (see Fig. 64). Fig. 64: Remote station's main screen 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...
Page 50: Audio Communication
Audio base at the local station only A wireless audio base is located at the local station of the eqo sys- tem. This facilitates up to four operators to conference over an au- dio channel to one another.
Page 51: Subscribing A Master Headset To The Local Station Audio Base Station
( 45, Confer- ence in additional headsets). This local wireless link is independent of eqo and remains in place until terminated by one of the operat- ors. Step 1: Double press the subscribe button on the base.
Page 52: Adjusting The Headset Hearing Volume
Tones indicate the volume level. Important! The headset transmit volume is set over the menu op- tion by the PC ( 33). Fig. 69: Adjustment of the headset volume 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...
Page 53: Terminate A Conference Link
Subscribing headset a master to the remote station's audio base Follow the steps 1-2 on the page 45 (Subscribing a master headset to the local station audio base station) to subscribe a headset as master to the remote station's wireless audio base. 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...
Page 55: Operation
Fig. 71: Local operator directing a person into eqo system is 30 cm. The person should stand at the the imaging volume centre of the operational area as indicated by the sym- bol on the floor.
Page 56: Reviewing The Image Sequence
While reviewing the mm-wave image the remote operator uses the function keys to tag anomalies and to move forwards and backwards on the timeline through the image data. Fig. 75: Remote operator reviewing the image 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...
Page 57: Tag Areas Of Interest
(see Fig. 77). Using the control keys ( 13) allows the operator to move the im- age backwards or forwards in the image sequence and in different speeds on the time line. 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...
Page 58: Evaluation Of The Image Sequence
If the re-scan is pressed it has the effect of clearing the scan on the local station but it does not report a decision i.e. “CLEAR” or “SEARCH”. The Re-Scan has the effect of a new scan, but the passenger count is not incremented. 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...
Page 59 At the remote station the timeline and the image are cleared. The status of the remote station will change to the “Waiting”-state and the screening process can now be repeated. 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...
Page 61: Shut-Down
Fig. 81: Logout confirmation screen Step 5: Turn the key switch to the left (into position 0) in order to switch off the unit (see Fig. 82). Fig. 82: Key switch of the local operator keyboard 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...
Page 62: Shut-Down The Remote Station
Turn the key switch of the remote station counter to the left (into position 0) in order to switch off the unit (see Fig. 86). Fig. 86: Key switch of the remote station 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...
Page 63: Technical Data
Weight < 400 kg Temperatures Storage Temperature -20° C to + 70° C Operating Temperature 0° C to +40° C Environment Relative Humidity (non- 10% to 98% condensing) Altitude 2 km max Dimensions 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...
Page 64: Remote Station
-20° C to + 70° C Operating Temperature +5° C to +40° C Environment Relative Humidity (non- 10% to 90% condensing) Altitude 2 km max Dimensions Depth 438 mm Width 177 mm Height 424 mm 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...
Page 65: Annex A
Annex A Daily Test Procedure After starting eqo each morning, the operator is advised to perform a test card scan. This is done using a specifically designed test card (see Fig. 86). The card is manufactured from a plastic material which is transparent to millimetre waves.
Page 66: Test Card Example Images
Fig. 88: Image with test card at incorrect angle Fig. 89 shows an image where the test card has been positioned correctly. Fig. 89: Image with test card positioned correctly 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...
Page 67 Annex A Fig. 90 shows an image where the test card has been placed closer to the flat scanning panel. Fig. 90: Image with test card placed closer 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...
Page 69: Annex B
User's Manual – FlexScan S1932 Color LCD 95592663 Monitor - Eizo Plantronics Savi Office W0100 – Profession- 95591849 al Wireless Headset System (W01 Base + WH100 Headset) with Optional HL10 Lifter – User Guide 95591706 11/02/2010 © smiths detection proprietary information...