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Quarryman Pro manual H-5915-8503-03-A
June 2018

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  • Page 1 Quarryman Pro ruggedised laser scanner user manual Quarryman Pro manual H-5915-8503-03-A June 2018...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ......................................6 System overview ..................................6 Blast design package ................................... 6 Laser safety ......................................8 Quarryman Pro laser module with red dot pointer ........................8 Equipment description ..................................10 The Quarryman Pro ................................... 10 Control Display Unit (CDU) ................................ 11 Laser module .....................................
  • Page 4 Last-hit mode ..................................... 45 Typical operating sequence ................................. 46 Positioning the Quarryman Pro ..............................46 Setting up the Quarryman Pro ..............................46 Switching on and starting the survey ............................47 Resection observations ................................47 Toe and crest observations ................................ 48 Shooting the hole markers .................................

  • Page 5: Customer Information

    1.1 Dear customer The Quarryman Pro system is designed to be easy to operate. However, we would ask you to take the time to carefully work through these operating instructions before using the instrument and to keep the manual with the instrument at all times.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Quarryman Viewer software is supplied with the Quarryman Pro. This can be used to process the survey, and then to edit, view and export the data. Many third-party packages will also take in data directly from the Quarryman Pro for specialist profiling and volumetric applications.
  • Page 7 The Quarryman Pro produces a detailed scan of the rock face to be blasted. The proposed positions of the borehole collars can also be positioned by the Quarryman or, alternatively, a Carlson GPS system can be used for this purpose.

  • Page 8: Laser Safety

    3 Laser safety Quarryman Pro is supplied with two internal laser modules: the laser range finder, and a targeting red dot laser pointer. Refer to the relevant section below for eye safety classification and recommendations. 3.1 Quarryman Pro laser module with red dot pointer The Quarryman Pro instrument is classified as a Class 2 laser product and fully complies with the British and European standards BS EN 60825-1:2014.
  • Page 9 Only qualified and trained persons should be assigned to operate the Quarryman Pro. When not in use, the laser should be stored in a location where unauthorized personnel cannot gain access. We recommend that the instrument is not directly pointed at people’s eyes, especially if they are using optical instruments.

  • Page 10: Equipment Description

    The combination of the two axes of rotation gives the Quarryman Pro a view that encompasses 360° horizontal and 135° vertical rotations. The yoke itself prevents the laser from viewing a 90° sector of the vertical rotational axis looking down to the ground beneath the instrument.

  • Page 11: Control Display Unit (Cdu)

    4.2 Control Display Unit (CDU) The CDU allows you to control the Quarryman Pro: to input data and commands and to view the operation and status of the unit. The CDU is integrated into the yoke. It incorporates a keypad and screen.
  • Page 12 Enter Home Numerals 4.2.2 Secondary button functions Power on FastScan pause / resume FastScan abort Motorised movement - left Motorised movement - right Motorised movement – up Motorised movement - down 4.2.3 Battery selection To use a lead acid battery hold for 5 seconds during power up Toggle between lead acid / lithium ion batteries...

  • Page 13: Laser Module

    Figure 4 Quickstart guide 4.3 Laser module The Quarryman Pro laser has a 750 m reflectorless range. The minimum calibrated range of the laser is 10 m. The two 50 mm lenses within the laser module are the transmitting and receiving optics. It is through these optics that the infrared measuring laser is fired, and its reflected light is then received back into the instrument.

  • Page 14: Telescope

    Red dot optics pointer Figure 5 Quarryman Pro laser module 4.4 Telescope The sighting telescope is mounted on the laser module. The telescope is designed to be used with a separation between the eye and the eyepiece. This allows much easier operation of the system when operating over prolonged periods.

  • Page 15: Carrying Handle With Gps Mount

    A level bubble is installed on the crossbar of the yoke to allow accurate levelling of the Quarryman Pro. This can be achieved by varying the length of the tripod legs, and then by adjusting the foot-screws on the tribrach.

  • Page 16: Tribrach

    The yoke is mounted in a tribrach. The three mounting feet in the base of the yoke unit fit into the corresponding holes in the tribrach and a latch holds the Quarryman Pro in place. The tribrach allows the system to be mounted on a tripod with standard 5/8 inch thread.

  • Page 17: Battery Pack

    4.8 Battery pack The Quarryman Pro is supplied with a dedicated 14.4 V dc lithium-ion battery pack. The battery pack is rated to 6.8 Ah, and will allow continuous scanning operation for at least 3.5 hours before recharging. This time will reduce at cold temperatures: 3 hours’...
  • Page 18 Figure 13 Battery charger Only the supplied battery charger should be used to charge the Quarryman Pro battery. A fully discharged battery requires around six hours to fully recharge from the mains supply. The battery charger is supplied with a selection of plug types to fit mains sockets around the world.

  • Page 19: Alternative Power Connections

    4.9 Alternative power connections In addition to the lithium-ion battery pack, the Quarryman Pro may also be powered from a 12 V dc battery using the blue cable supplied. This cable incorporates two crocodile clips which connect to the positive (red) and negative (black) terminals of the battery.

  • Page 20: Usb Drives

    Figure 16 Charge indicators for lead acid & lithium-ion batteries If a lead acid battery is being used at a voltage of less than 10.8 V dc, the Quarryman Pro will carry out a controlled shut-down due to low power.
  • Page 21 Quarryman Pro operations and that after data has been downloaded to a PC it is deleted from the USB drive. If a new USB drive is used which has not been supplied by Carlson, you need to confirm that it will fit in the location provided on the side of the Quarryman Pro.

  • Page 22: Tripod

    Use the screws on the legs to adjust, then fasten, the length of the legs so that the Quarryman Pro telescope and CDU are at a height appropriate to the stature of the operator.

  • Page 23: Carlson Usb Drive

    Figure 20 Transit case 4.13 Carlson USB drive Figure 21 USB drive A Carlson USB drive is supplied with the Quarryman Pro system. This is loaded with: • Quarryman Viewer software for PC; • Quarryman Viewer software manual – H-5915-8502;...

  • Page 24: Quarryman Viewer Software

    4.14 Quarryman Viewer software The Quarryman Pro system is supplied with Quarryman Viewer software. Data can be downloaded directly from the USB drive to Quarryman Viewer. The software can process survey operations such as traverses and resections and can coordinate data from multiple instrument set-ups.

  • Page 25: Maintenance And Care Of The Quarryman Pro

    In addition, you should carry out regular functional testing of the system. Detect and report damage, malfunctions or poor performance to Carlson or a local Carlson representative. Arrange a yearly calibration for your Quarryman Pro system to ensure that it is kept in optimum condition and to ensure the highest possible quality of data.

  • Page 26: Storage And Transportation

    If the instrument remains unused for several weeks, it is advisable to remove power sources from the instrument. Store within the environmental temperature limits of -25° C to +70° C. Before transporting the Quarryman Pro system, pack the equipment correctly in the supplied transit case. Secure the transit case to prevent the possibility of shock or vibration.

  • Page 27: Using The Quarryman Pro

    USB drive will not be detected by the Quarryman Pro. FSC files cannot be deleted while the USB drive is connected to the Quarryman Pro. This must be carried out on a PC prior to the USB drive being connected to the instrument. It is recommended that files on the USB drive are backed up on a PC as soon as possible.
  • Page 28 • Last calibration date • Display board firmware version • CDU board firmware version • Check on battery voltage • Battery type selected (default lithium-ion or user-selected lead acid) • Checks on USB formatting and available memory • Checks on motor controller If the USB drive is not present, an error appears on the splash screen showing ‘USB Setup Fault’.
  • Page 29 • Station ID: the identification number of the instrument setup. • Instrument height: the vertical height from the ground beneath the Quarryman Pro to the embossed cross on the side panel of the instrument. • Backsight heading (degs): by default, this will be 00.00°. Usually when using data from the Quarryman Pro in blast design packages, this value should be left at 00.00°.

  • Page 30: Main Menu

    Backsight heading) position of the horizontal encoder. No point is recorded. The main menu appears. 6.3 Main menu From the main menu, all functions of the Quarryman Pro are accessible. Figure 30 The main menu 1. Point and shoot: single shot operations. See section 6.4.

  • Page 31: Point And Shoot Mode

    • Date: the date is set in the factory but can be reset by the user: see section 6.8. The date and time are displayed in the international standard notation: YYYY MM DD / HH:MM:SS. • Time: the time is set in the factory but can be reset by the user: see section 6.8. The time is displayed in the 24 hour format.
  • Page 32 Laser: displays OFF in Point and shoot mode, and ON when the laser is scanning during FastScan or AutoFix operations. • Storage: shows a diagnostic message related to the USB drive connected to the Quarryman Pro. There are three possible messages: OK: there is over 100 MB free memory left, and no errors detected.

  • Page 33: Fastscan Mode

    This value can be altered with the SPEED UP / SPEED DOWN buttons. 6.5 FastScan mode Select FastScan mode from the main menu to use the Quarryman Pro’s scanning functionality. The various options available are described below. Further information on the concepts involved are outlined in section 7.3.
  • Page 34 For more information on the scan options, see section 7.3. 6.5.1 Defining the scan window On accepting the scan settings, you are prompted to select the scan window as a polygon of points shot with the laser. Figure 34 Polygon select Use the telescope to point the laser around the desired scan area, then use the FIRE button to record each point, up to a maximum of 25.
  • Page 35 a chord distance, the shot will provide the distance necessary to calculate the angle required between each scan line. The scan will commence immediately after the reference shot has been taken. 6.5.2 During a scan During a scan, the FastScan survey screen displays the following information. All details are continuously updated. Figure 36 Scan in progress •...

  • Page 36: Autofix Mode

    To finish using AutoFix mode and return to the main menu, press ENTER. 6.7 Saved settings Select ‘Adjust saved user settings’ from the main menu to change the default set-up of the Quarryman Pro. Figure 38 Saved settings screen NOTE: when all settings have been entered, the Quarryman Pro powers itself OFF to save the selected configuration.

  • Page 37: Date And Time Settings

    Note that if any values are set to Manual, these options will be configurable each time a FastScan operation is initiated. Therefore, if the Quarryman Pro is regularly used in a variety of different ways, leave all settings as Manual.
  • Page 38 • Hour: in 24 hour format. • Minutes • Seconds The time and date information is written to the CDU board where a clock keeps the values updated. P a g e | 38...

  • Page 39: Operational Guidelines

    Only use the Quarryman Pro when it is mounted on a stable tripod. If you move the tripod, or the position of the instrument on the tripod, during operations at a single station, the collected data will be invalid. Take care to level the instrument, secure the tripod in the ground and securely fasten the screws on the tripod legs.
  • Page 40 In the case of a traverse or a range and bearing observation, a target is usually held above the ground over the point that will be occupied by the Quarryman Pro. Therefore measure the height of the target above the ground.

  • Page 41: Notes On Fastscan Options

    As a rough guide, if your Quarryman Pro is up to 150 m away from the hole collars, you should use a target at least 35 cm square. The target should be painted white, made from a rigid material and mounted in line with the survey pole.
  • Page 42 It is therefore advisable to use multiple points around the face in order to ensure that all required aspects of a scene are included in the scan. The Quarryman Pro will then construct a ‘best-fit’ rectangle around the defined polygon. Figure 44 Using multiple points to define a scan window Activate a circular scan by selecting two points, one defining the upper boundary of the circular scan, the other defining the lower boundary.

  • Page 43: Scan Speed

    As always, the order in which the points are collected does not affect the scan. When a scan window has been defined, the Quarryman Pro prompts you to take a single shot in the middle of this window. The scan will not commence until a valid range has been registered. This shot serves two purposes.
  • Page 44 If Chord is selected, the Quarryman Pro laser module will use the initial single shot – taken after defining the scan window – to calculate the angle that will need to be subtended in order to achieve the user-defined Chord value on the face.

  • Page 45: Last-Hit Mode

    7.4 Last-hit mode The Quarryman Pro measures distances by sending a pulse of laser energy out to a target and timing how long it takes the pulse to reach the target, reflect from it, and return to the receiving optics.

  • Page 46: Typical Operating Sequence

    Ensure that the latch on the side of the tribrach is engaged and holding the instrument securely. Turn the yoke of the Quarryman Pro so the axis of the unit is parallel to two of the three tribrach screws. Using these two foot-screws, level the instrument in one axis.

  • Page 47: Switching On And Starting The Survey

    Press the FIRE button on the CDU. After the initial splash screen, the Quarryman Pro will search for FSC files on the USB drive. If no files are found, the unit will generate a new file QM_001.FSC. Otherwise, the CDU will prompt: Quarryman data file found Press ENTER to append to QM_001.FSC...

  • Page 48: Toe And Crest Observations

    8.6 Shooting the hole markers From the perspective of the Quarryman Pro on the quarry floor, the hole collars on top of the bench will probably not be visible. For this reason, a second operator will be required to hold a target over the holes.

  • Page 49: Scanning

    Point the laser to the centre of the scene and press FIRE. 8.8 Scanning The Quarryman Pro will now automatically move into position at the top left corner of the scan window. The scan will then commence and will require no further user intervention.

  • Page 50: Quarryman Pro Troubleshooting Guide

    9 Quarryman Pro troubleshooting guide 9.1 Diagnosis of some common issues Some of the most common support questions are outlined below. If you experience a problem with your Quarryman Pro system or the resulting data, check the list to find the cause and action, and also a reference to the relevant section in this manual.
  • Page 51 Enter in metres or feet. Telescope not aligned with laser. Arrange recalibration. Contact Carlson or a local Carlson representative Encoders faulty. Arrange recalibration. Contact Carlson or a local Carlson representative Large ‘spread of heights’...

  • Page 52: Other Faults

    9.2 Other faults If you are not able to repair or pinpoint a fault from the table above, you should contact the product support department at Carlson, or your local Carlson representative for further assistance. P a g e | 52...

  • Page 53: Quarryman Pro Specifications

    10 Quarryman Pro Specifications Laser module Laser classification BS EN 60825-1:2014 Class 2* (21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser No. 50, dated 24 June 2007) Infrared laser module Type InGaAs laser diode Wavelength (typ) 905 nm...
  • Page 54 Power Supplied battery 14.4 V Lithium-ion Capacity 6.8 Ah Scan time (typically) 210 min Alternative power 12 V dc lead acid, minimum 7 Ah Physical data Construction Machined aluminium Water and dust resistant IP66 Operating temperature range*** –20 °C to +45 °C Weight 8.0 kg including tribrach Viewing the laser output with certain optical instruments designed for use at a distance (for example telescopes and binoculars) may...

  • Page 55: Product Information

    Carlson system, the equipment remains safe.
  • Page 56 In accordance with BS EN 60825-1:2014 and US standards 21CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice no. 50, dated June 24, 2007, the Quarryman Pro laser profiling system is classified as a Class 2 combined invisible and visible laser product.
  • Page 57 Information to the user (47CFR section 15.21) The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Carlson or authorised representative could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Information to the user (47CFR section 15.105) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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