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IBIS-ArcSAR
MNG/2017/0016
Rev 1.0

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  • Page 1 User manual IBIS-ArcSAR MNG/2017/0016 Rev 1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Manual layout ..........................................6 Symbols ............................................6 Glossary and acronyms ....................................... 7 Reference ............................................ 7 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ..........................................8 IBIS-ArcSAR HARDWARE BREAKDOWN ......................................11 ArcSAR Trailer ........................................... 11 ArcSAR Acquisition Unit ......................................11 ArcSAR Supply Unit ........................................15 Pole ............................................21 Additional items ........................................
  • Page 3 5.20 End of the ArcSAR First Setup ....................................59 FIRST IBIS-ArcSAR START UP ......................................... 60 Park the IBIS-ArcSAR ......................................... 60 Disconnect the IBIS-ArcSAR from the truck ................................60 IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. Confidential Information – Do Not Distribute MNG/2017/0016 Rev 1.0...
  • Page 4 Panoramic Camera Setup ......................................67 Laptop Starting.......................................... 67 Session starting ......................................... 68 DISMANTLING AN IBIS-ArcSAR SYSTEM ....................................... 68 Actions on IBIS Controller and on ArcSAR Laptop ..............................68 Actions on the ArcSAR Supply Unit ................................... 69 Actions on the Trailer jacks ....................................... 69 Get ArcSAR ready to drive ......................................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1.1 Purpose Reading this document will provide all the necessary knowledge to install and maintain the IBIS-ArcSAr system. It particularly presents a step by step procedure to install the system, information for a safe use of the system and instructions for its general maintenance.

  • Page 6: About The Manual

    2.1 Manual layout This manual consists of the following chapters: Chapter 3 – General Description Note information Chapter 4 – IBIS-ArcSAR Hardware Breakdown Chapter 5 – First ArcSAR Setup Chapter 6 – First ArcSAR Start Up Tip information Chapter 7 – Dismantling an ArcSAR system APPENDIX A –...

  • Page 7: Glossary And Acronyms

    2.4.2 1.6.2 Definitions Line of Sight Pixel: area of resolution used in the IBIS-ArcSAR system. Linear Scanner Radial displacement: displacement of the range bin or the pixel along the direction joining the Range bin or pixel to the IBIS system i.e. along the LoS.

  • Page 8: General Description

    IBIS-ArcSAR can be used both day and night, and in almost all weather conditions; The performance of the IBIS-ArcSAR system depends on the type of configuration used and on the operative measurement conditions (above IBIS-ArcSAR doesn’t require the continuous presence of an operator and...
  • Page 9 360° high-resolution geocoded images of the to the Control Room; scenario;  Low temperature kit: it allows the IBIS-ArcSAR operation in  GPS: to automatically retrieve the information needed for extremely cold environments; the geocoding (Radar position and bearing);...
  • Page 10 Fig. 2 – IBIS-ArcSAR system (front and left side) Fig. 1 – IBIS-ArcSAR system (rear and right side) Confidential Information - Do Not Distribute...

  • Page 11: Ibis-Arcsar Hardware Breakdown

    The IBIS Radar Sensor is a unit containing all the parts for the generation, The ArcSAR Trailer ( ) is the basis where the IBIS-ArcSAR Base is set. It is Fig. 3 transmission, reception and acquisition of the radar signal. The Radar provided with a hook to tow the trailer with a vehicle.
  • Page 12 Fig. 7 – ArcSAR Pointing Camera 4.2.3 Antennas (Ku band) The Ku band IBIS-ArcSAR system is provided with four IBIS-ANT7 antennas installed at slightly different elevations operating in vertical polarization. The combination of four antennas installed at different elevations simulates the vertical movement of the sensor, thus allowing the DEM creation.
  • Page 13 IBIS-ArcSAR HARDWARE BREAKDOWN Fig. 8 – Positioner top part Fig. 9 – Positioner base  Tilt: Radar sensor tilt can range between +/-25° with an accuracy of On the left side of the Positioner column, there are 6 LEDs ( Fig.
  • Page 14 16 Mpixel pictures that are single panoramic views of the entire scenario, arranged in layers of different image resolution. The integration between the Panoramic Camera and the IBIS-ArcSAR provides several additional features: Fig. 10 – Positioner LEDs ...

  • Page 15: Arcsar Supply Unit

    ArcSAR Supply Unit includes the Power Supply Unit with the ArcSAR battery pack, the Laptop PC, the Generator set and the Solar Panels. Fig. 12 – Power Supply Unit position on the left side of the IBIS-ArcSAR IDS GeoRadar S.r.l.
  • Page 16 The PSU is composed by drawers which are called modules, placed on the left side of the ArcSAR Supply Unit. A front door gives access to them ( Fig. ). Description of the front side of each module follows here below. Fig.
  • Page 17 Fig. It contains following parts: Fig. 18 Figure 1 – Positions of the I/O interfaces panels on IBIS-ArcSAR  WIND: it includes the button to brake the wind turbine and the LEDs to check the charging status and working mode ...
  • Page 18 TRAILER SUPPLY (12 Vdc – 10 A) cable socket;  AUX2 (12, 24, 48 Vdc – 2 A) outlet; Fig. 19 – Interface panel on the rear side of the IBIS-ArcSAR Supply Unit The I/O interfaces panel shown on front of Fig. 18 includes (from...
  • Page 19 IBIS Guardian processing Fig. 21 software. Fig. 21 – Batteries compartment on the right side of IBIS-ArcSAR Supply Unit 4.3.3 Laptop PC The Laptop PC workspace is placed under the drawers of the Power Supply Unit, in the left side of IBIS-ArcSAR ( ).
  • Page 20 IDS GeoRadar takes no responsibility for bad functioning if there is a functional conflict between its software and any software installed on the Laptop PC by the user. IDS GeoRadar does not guarantee that the performance of its equipment will be maintained using a different configuration from the recommended one 4.3.4...

  • Page 21: Pole

    Fig. 26 – Red emergency stop buttons  two isolation points (red lever switches) placed on the front side of the IBIS-ArcSAR: the left one allows the electrical isolation of PSU batteries, the right one allows the electrical isolation of GENSET battery ( ).

  • Page 22: Additional Items

    Pole can be rotated to point the Wi-Fi antenna towards the desired location. Additional items Additional items are part of the IBIS-ArcSAR, shipped together with the Fig. 30 – Ethernet cable devices explained in the paragraphs below.

  • Page 23: Solar Panels

    The Solar Panels permit to exploit the solar irradiation and the reduction of the need of the generator, therefore reducing its maintenance and fuel consumption. The panels are placed on the top covers of IBIS-ArcSAR and mounted on their frame.

  • Page 24: Wi-Fi Link (Optional)

    Room, where IBIS Guardian workstation is present. The basic layout of Wi-Fi Link is when the mine facilities have free line of sight to the IBIS-ArcSAR or when their distance is less than 2 km ( Fig. 36 Fig. 34 – View of the Weather Station Fig.

  • Page 25: Low Temperature Kit (Optional)

    IBIS-ArcSAR HARDWARE BREAKDOWN When the mine facilities have no free line of sight to the IBIS-ArcSAR or when their distance is more than 2 km ( ), a Repeater is needed. Fig. 38 Fig. 39 – Wi-Fi PoE cables Fig. 38 – Wi-Fi Link with repeater 4.10 Low temperature kit (optional)

  • Page 26: First Arcsar Setup

     5 FIRST ArcSAR SETUP 16 screws (M10 x 35 mm hexagonal Head) to fix plate to the Trailer; Don’t use electric screwdriver while working with IBIS ArcSAR hardware parts. Unpacking the wooden boxes Open the wooden shipped boxes which contains ArcSAR Trailer, ArcSAR Positioner and ArcSAR Supply Unit;...
  • Page 27 It is recommended to lift the Supply Unit from the heaviest side of the Supply Unit (generator and battery side) Fig. 45 – Holes on the Trailer IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. Confidential Information - Do Not Distribute MNG/2017/0016 Rev 1.0 27/ 78...
  • Page 28 Fig. 47 – Lifting the Supply Unit with the forklift align the corners of the Supply Unit to the limits of the Trailer. In detail, on the shaft side, align the edge of the Supply Unit with the edge of the last upper bar of the trailer. The position of the holes of the Trailer and the Supply Unit can help to calculate the right alignment;...

  • Page 29: Acquisition Unit On The Trailer Deck

    Acquisition Unit, in order to have enough space to install again the mudguards of the Trailer ( Fig. 50 place the Acquisition Unit on its position on the Trailer; IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. Confidential Information - Do Not Distribute MNG/2017/0016 Rev 1.0 29/ 78...
  • Page 30 wrenches are needed). Check the fastening of the self-blocking nut in order to ensure the perfect immobility of the Acquisition Unit; Fig. 51 – Lifting the Acquisition Unit with the forklift Look at the base of the Acquisition Unit: there are four holes at the corners: Align these holes with the four holes drilled on the slip aluminium sheet of the Trailer;...

  • Page 31: Pole On The Supply Unit

    ). The pole is provided with a sliding leg that allows to Fig. 56 maintain the pole in horizontal position while the user is installing these devices. Fig. 57 – Upper pole guide for the ArcSAR IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. Confidential Information - Do Not Distribute MNG/2017/0016 Rev 1.0 31/ 78...

  • Page 32: Ibis Accessories On Pole

    The installation of the Weather Station, Wi-Fi Link and Generator Solar IBIS Accessories on Pole Panel (see Paragraph 5.5) has to be done with their cables already 5.5.1 Weather Station connected ( ). The pole can be rotated to set the best line of sight of Fig.
  • Page 33 Hence, you will need to remove first the rain gauge funnel as it is shown in the Fig. 63 IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. Confidential Information - Do Not Distribute MNG/2017/0016 Rev 1.0 33/ 78...
  • Page 34 Fig. 63 – Remove the rain gauge funnel The anchoring elements ( ) allow different configuration: for further Fig. 64 explanations please refer to the specific manual of this device. Fig. 65 – Weather Station cable connections (1/6) locate the white box in front of the weather station and its white tab at the bottom center of the box cover;...
  • Page 35 WEATHER cable to its socket in the I/O interfaces panel placed on the rear side of the IBIS-ArcSAR (red box in Fig. 68 make sure the external ring is well tightened.
  • Page 36 Control Room, in a position with a cleared 5.5.2 Wi-Fi view towards the IBIS-ArcSAR and that is at less than 100 m from the The Wi-Fi Link can be deployed with two different layout, depending on the workstation or server in the Control Room;...
  • Page 37 Before the installation, it is required to make a survey in order to find the appropriate position to set the Repeater Unit. It must have a cleared view towards the IBIS-ArcSAR and the Control Room. The installation of the Repeater can proceed as follows: IDS GeoRadar S.r.l.
  • Page 38 Repeater frame with its pole on the selected installation point of the Repeater and install the couple of Radios on it. The Radio set as Access Point AP has to face the IBIS-ArcSAR, while the antenna set as Station has to face the Control Room. Fasten radios with provided ties;...

  • Page 39: Wind Turbine And Pole Installation And Setup

    I/O interface panel. The panel is able to charge the internal battery of the generator, thus remember to set the right inclination to optimize the panel efficiency. Fig. 76 – Wind Turbine installation Kit IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. Confidential Information - Do Not Distribute MNG/2017/0016 Rev 1.0 39/ 78...
  • Page 40 Join together the three blades to the front part of the wind turbine ): fasten each blade to the white circle by using the thread lock Fig. 77 nuts. Fig. 78 – Tight the nut to fix the blades block to the Wind Turbine body apply the protective cap to the front side of the blades block, pressing it firmly until it snaps ( Fig.
  • Page 41 Wind cable pass inside the three elements ( above), bringing it out from the Wind pole top Fig. 84 IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. Confidential Information - Do Not Distribute MNG/2017/0016 Rev 1.0 41/ 78...
  • Page 42 part, where the wind turbine body will be installed (see Fig. 87 reference). Fig. 84 – Wind cable installed in the pole Join the pole pieces with the metallic joint ( ), fasten M10 screws Fig. 85 to block the two metallic pipes; Fig.
  • Page 43 Fix and tighten the wind turbine to the pole fastening the related screws ( Fig. 88 Fig. 89 – Anchoring bars installation on the Wind Pole IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. Confidential Information - Do Not Distribute MNG/2017/0016 Rev 1.0 43/ 78...
  • Page 44 Fig. 90 – Anchoring bars installed on the Wind Pole Lift the Pole in vertical position; With Allen keys and spanners, tighten all the screws needed to secure the pole to the trailer, take care to keep the screw head on the side of the hand brake.

  • Page 45: Trailer Cable Connection

    Trailer cable connection open the rear I/O interface panel shown in and check if the Fig. 94 Trailer Supply cable is correctly connected to its plug; IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. Confidential Information - Do Not Distribute MNG/2017/0016 Rev 1.0 45/ 78...

  • Page 46: Ibis Sensor Setup

    To set correctly the Radar Sensor, follow the steps below:  Fix the Radar Sensor on its support on the end of the positioner arm by adjusting the center guide pivot of the sensor on its housing and by screwing the 4 screws with the help of an allen key. ( Fig.

  • Page 47: Panoramic Camera Setup

    Open the Isolation Point switchboard, placed on the front side of the ArcSAR Supply Unit, turning on the GENSET and PSU Isolation Point switch Fig. 100 Fig. 98 – Installing the Panoramic Camera IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. Confidential Information - Do Not Distribute MNG/2017/0016 Rev 1.0 47/ 78...

  • Page 48: Generator First Setup

    WARNING SHOCK HAZARD MOVING PARTS HAZARD Any maintenance operation on the generator must be carried out with the engine off and the system isolated. It is mandatory to turn OFF the Genset Isolation Point switch before working on the generator. ...
  • Page 49 Fig. 103 – Oil dipstick indicator Fig. 104 – Service Grade Viscosity chart  if the oil level is too low, add some oil; a funnel should be useful; IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. Confidential Information - Do Not Distribute MNG/2017/0016 Rev 1.0 49/ 78...
  • Page 50 5.12.3 Drain air in fuel circuit shorten the engine life; During first IBIS-ArcSAR installation, it should be necessary to remove the  prevent dirt and debris from contaminating the engine oil. Carefully clean air from the fuel filter inside the generator.

  • Page 51: Turning On The System

    ArcSAR batteries. Fig. 107 – Fuel filter Check if the red switch placed under the black button is on I position. IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. Confidential Information - Do Not Distribute MNG/2017/0016 Rev 1.0...

  • Page 52: Arcsar Sensor First Set Up

     Once the brake is released the MODE LED is blinking and the STATUS LED is solid;  The WIND LED is lit up once the wind turbine generates enough power to charge properly the ArcSAR batteries. Fig. 109 – BATTERY switch on the GREEN module ...

  • Page 53: Arcsar Positioner First Set Up

    Fig. 113 place the Laptop on the drawer: two plastic pivots are present to ensure the fastening of the machine. Insert the two pivots into the IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. Confidential Information - Do Not Distribute MNG/2017/0016 Rev 1.0 53/ 78...

  • Page 54: Arcsar Ip Addresses Configuration

    two holes placed at the corner of the bottom side of the laptop. Then Velcro® belt on the CF31, in order to keep stuck the computer during connect all the cables; ArcSAR moving. 5.18 ArcSAR IP addresses configuration In case of integration of the ArcSAR devices into the mine network, the IP addresses have to be configured again.
  • Page 55 Fig. 118 – Lantronix Assign IP click on Assign IP and a new window will open; in Assignment Method Tab, select Assign a Specific IP Address and click on Next; IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. Confidential Information - Do Not Distribute MNG/2017/0016 Rev 1.0 55/ 78...
  • Page 56 in the final Assignment Tab click on button Assign to complete the operation. Then close Lantronix; check the right assignment of the device IP directly on Controller software: Settings > Supply > Supply Controller Setup > insert the IP PSC address > Test Connection. Fig.
  • Page 57 Address and assign the desired IP Address with the related Selection Mask and Default Gateway. Do not change anything in the right part of the window. ( Fig. 124 IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. Confidential Information - Do Not Distribute MNG/2017/0016 Rev 1.0 57/ 78...
  • Page 58  select Network on the upper taskbar to access the network configuration page; Fig. 126 – AirOS taskbar  set the Network Mode as Bridge;  set the Configuration Mode as Simple;  in Management Network Settings, tick Static in the Management IP Address;...

  • Page 59: Controller General Settings

    Subnet mask and Default gateway. Then click OK - reboot the computer 5.19 Controller General Settings Before starting the setup for a new IBIS-ArcSAR session, it is recommended to take possession of: IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. Confidential Information - Do Not Distribute MNG/2017/0016 Rev 1.0...

  • Page 60: First Ibis-Arcsar Start Up

    6.2.2 Trailer hand brake  stabilize the trailer pulling hand brake ( Fig. 130 Fig. 128 – Moving the IBIS-ArcSAR Disconnect the IBIS-ArcSAR from the truck 6.2.1 Set wheel chocks  slip off yellow chock levels which are placed at the corners in the lower part of the cart.
  • Page 61 Fig. 133 Fig. 131 – Disconnecting trailer cable 6.2.4 Disconnect IBIS-ArcSAR trailer from truck towing bar Fig. 133 – Disconnecting cart from the vehicle IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. Confidential Information - Do Not Distribute MNG/2017/0016 Rev 1.0...

  • Page 62: Hydraulic Jacks Setup

      pull off the safety hook with the red wire ( remove plywood bases from their housings and put them under the Fig. 134 four cart hydraulic supports ( Fig. 136 Fig. 134 – Removing safety hook Hydraulic Jacks Setup 6.3.1 Turning on the jacks battery cut-off switch ...
  • Page 63 FIRST IBIS-ArcSAR START UP  open the Isolation Point switchboard, turning the GENSET Isolation Point switch on ( Fig. 139 Fig. 137 – Opening jack switches Fig. 139 – GENSET Isolation Point switch turned on 6.3.4 Turning on the Genset Isolation point on the Supply Unit ...

  • Page 64: Power Supply Unit Setup

    Fig. 140 – Jacks pistons  check the correct horizontal position of trailer observing spirit levels placed on the left of the pistons. Verify that wheels are raised off the ground ( Fig. 141 Fig. 142 – Secure the jacks Power Supply Unit setup 6.4.1 Turn on PSU Isolation point devices...
  • Page 65 FIRST IBIS-ArcSAR START UP  on the Power Module, turn the red switch to position ON ( Fig. 146 the battery indicator will show the battery’s level and the LED will  turn the PSU Isolation Point switch on ( Fig.

  • Page 66: Generator Setup

    Fig. 150 giving an alarm on both AMF25 Unit and Controller software; Fig. 148 – Connections to supply IBIS-ArcSAR with AC Mains power Grounding connection is recommended for the IBIS-ArcSAR operation, in order to protect the electrical devices of the equipment.

  • Page 67: Wind Turbine Setup

    FIRST IBIS-ArcSAR START UP Wind Turbine Setup If the Wind Turbine has been installed as optional, repeat the setup steps as described in the Paragraph 5.14. Panoramic Camera Setup To supply the Panoramic Camera, it’s necessary to open the PSU door and turn on the CAMERA switch ( Fig.

  • Page 68: Session Starting

    Transport Mode. It is mandatory to click Yes. Wait the end of the movement of the ArcSAR Positioner; During the transportation of the IBIS-ArcSAR, the Positioner has to be set on Transport mode (). Confidential Information - Do Not Distribute...

  • Page 69: Actions On The Arcsar Supply Unit

     release hand brake;  unlock supports opening the four hydraulic valves from horizontal  at this point, it is possible to move IBIS-ArcSAR safely. position to vertical position ( ), in order to activate the moving Fig. 137 pistons;...

  • Page 70: Appendix A Disclaimer

    IDS GeoRadar s.r.l. ,its Subsidiaries, Affiliated and In no event IDS GeoRadar s.r.l. shall be liable for special, direct, indirect, authorized Distributors. IDS GeoRadar s.r.l. reserves full ownership and incidental, exemplary, punitive or consequential damages including, but not intellectual property rights of any “Information”...
  • Page 71 User in the monitoring of “the stability conditions” of a specific event. Nevertheless, IDS GeoRadar s.r.l. has the obligation to remind the Users that the performance of IBIS might be influenced by two main factors which may distort its outcomes, thus giving rise to false or missing alarms: the parameters introduced by the operator/s.

  • Page 72: Appendix B Warranty

    Customer Care Office to get the clearance to return the Faulty Parts. IDS GeoRadar s.r.l., (hereinafter referred to as IDS or Seller), warrants that its products The Faulty Parts once received by IDS will be inspected to verify they are eligible for shall be free from defects in material and workmanship, for a period of 12 months from repair or replacement..
  • Page 73 SW, patents or otherwise, shall not exceed the sums cashed by IDS for the purchased Products, which give rise to the claim, and any such liability shall terminate upon the expiration of the warranty period. IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. Confidential Information - Do Not Distribute MNG/2017/0016 Rev 1.0...

  • Page 74: Appendix C Packing Contents

     The Weather Station Package (if it has been purchased as optional APPENDIX C PACKING CONTENTS item);  The Wind Turbine Installation Kit and its metallic pole (if it has been purchased as optional item); IBIS ArcSAR Acquisition Unit Box: ...
  • Page 75 1 CF31 Laptop Supply cable AC Mains cable (the cable has a different plug depending to the destination country) Tab. C. 1 – Contents of the IBIS Radar Sensor case IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. Confidential Information - Do Not Distribute MNG/2017/0016 Rev 1.0 75/ 78...

  • Page 76: Appendix D Additional Notes

    Appropriate and Competent Ministry of the country to know whether it is of the survey. Contact IDS GeoRadar personnel to change the settings still necessary to get an authorization or not.

  • Page 77: Appendix E Contacts

    APPENDIX E. Contacts APPENDIX E CONTACTS IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. via Enrica Calabresi, 24 (Località Montacchiello) 56121 Pisa, Italy (39) 0503124 357 / 417 / 424 support.mining@idsgeoradar.com IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. Confidential Information - Do Not Distribute MNG/2017/0016 Rev 1.0 77/ 78...

  • Page 78: Appendix F Maintenance

    APPENDIX F MAINTENANCE About the maintenance of IBIS-ArcSAR please refer to the Maintenance and Repair Guide [BD4]. Confidential Information - Do Not Distribute...

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