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XSITE PRO SPI 14.2
USER MANUAL
Version 1.14.2.46
October 2018

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  • Page 1 XSITE PRO SPI 14.2 USER MANUAL Version 1.14.2.46 October 2018...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Safety instructions........................4 1.2 Product overview........................8 1.3 Handling of the system......................9 1.4 Transportation and storage.......................9 1.5 Support and maintenance......................9 2 GETTING STARTED 2.1 Connecting the display......................10 2.2 Turning on the system......................11 2.3 Installing or changing a SIM card....................11 2.4 Display unit, USB ports and buttons..................12 2.5 Turning off the system......................
  • Page 3 5.3.1 User interface........................ 53 5.4 Operations..........................53 5.4.1 Create reference line.....................54 5.4.2 Drilling plan creator.......................55 5.4.3 Importing project data to the system................56 5.4.4 Importing the project from FTP..................57 5.4.5 Importing the project from USB memory stick...............57 5.5 Example projects........................58 5.5.1 Digital terrain models....................58 5.5.1.1 Background maps in projects................59 5.5.1.2 Line model......................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    HSPA, HSUPA. EU declaration of conformity for the radio modem is available at: Sierra Wireless (UK), Limited Lakeside House 1 Furzeground Way, Stockley Park East Uxbridge, Middlesex UB11 1BD England User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 1 / 77...
  • Page 5 We will not be held liable for possible errors or consequences arising from this manual. Should you wish to make suggestions regarding this manual or point out possible errors, please contact your local dealer. We will gladly take your ideas and suggestions into consideration. User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 2 / 77...
  • Page 6 Indicates a hazardous situation. If not avoided, could result in death, serious injury, or material damages. Emphasizes useful tips and recommendations as well as information referring Note! efficient and failure-free operation. User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 3 / 77...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Besides the operational safety instructions in this manual, the safety, accident prevention, and environmental protection regulations valid for the operational area of the product have to be observed by the operator User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 4 / 77...
  • Page 8 Do not interfere with the moving components during operation. Overlapping machine parts Subsequently assembled system components (, for example, GNSS masts) can overlap the typical machine dimensions. This can lead to injuries and material damages. User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 5 / 77...
  • Page 9 In doing so these persons and/or third persons can be severely injured and also pollute the environment. At all times, protect the product against the access of unauthorized persons. User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 6 / 77...
  • Page 10 Move persons out of the hazard zone • Inform the manager of the job site • Alert medical assistance and/or the fire brigade • Ensure that access routes are clear for emergency vehicles User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 7 / 77...

  • Page 11: Product Overview

    Tilt bucket sensor • Dual block boom sensor • Laser receiver (EL2 not used with wheel loader) • XD2 LED display • GNSS equipment • Radio modem Fig. 1. System diagram User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 8 / 77...

  • Page 12: Handling Of The System

    If any problems occur with the installation settings, a recovery can be made. Only representatives of the manufacturer are allowed to open the product housings. Remote support provides instant help desk services for machine operators (see section 7 ”Network operation”). User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 9 / 77...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    When the cable is connected, the display can be mounted with the RAM mount bracket to a suitable viewing angle. Mount the display so it blocks the view as little as possible. User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 10 / 77...

  • Page 14: Turning On The System

    3. Press yellow tab to get tray out 4. Place SIM card to the tray 5. Close the tray. Card installation is now completed Fig. 4. Inserting a SIM card in to the MCC15 computer unit. User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 11 / 77...

  • Page 15: Display Unit, Usb Ports And Buttons

    ”Power” button down for 30 seconds. Avoid forced shutdown, it may damage the internal storage media and cause data loss. Contact local service personnel before use forced shutdown. User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 12 / 77...

  • Page 16: Using The 2D Software

    The fig. 7 displays software's measurement / work view. It can be used, for example, to measure depth, distance and slope. Operator can see measurements results and change view angles. To begin work select Main menu → “Start” User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 13 / 77...

  • Page 17: Symbols (Icons) On The Display While Working

    Orient machine with model (Used only with slopes) • +Y (270 deg) • (90 deg) • (0 deg) • -Y (180 deg) Start LandNova (The 3D application) Zoom view in Zoom view out User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 14 / 77...

  • Page 18: Basic Operations / Buttons On The Display

    Return to the Main menu, see Fig 8. Fig. 9. Advanced slope settings Fig. 11. “Start slope” is selected, view “Side view” is selected (green circle.) Fig 10 Simple slope User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 15 / 77...

  • Page 19: Settings

    See section “Restriction of movements” 3.9.2. Alert limits Tone and led settings See section “Alert limits” 3.9.1 (8) Reset Reset all settings to factory defaults. Volume Increase / decrease the volume of the system. User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 16 / 77...

  • Page 20: Excavation Using A Reference Height (Stake)

    When height icon is pressed, only depth reading is set to predefined “laser/start depth” value. Target Fig. 15 depth is reached at 28.2 metres Fig. 16 Target depth reached at 28.2m. Fig. 14. Readout at stake after reference is set User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 17 / 77...

  • Page 21: Distance Measurement While Working

    Instead using distance and depth measurements to creating a ditch, using advanced Note! slope for ditch may be more practical tool. See 3.7 User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 18 / 77...

  • Page 22: Relocating The Excavator By Using The Memory Function

    (created at step 1) and press ”Memory” button again. Fig. 22. Take in use the created memory point (height), step 2/2 User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 19 / 77...
  • Page 23 (see fig. 23). Fig. 23. Digging continues after relocating the machine Warning: Every relocation of the machine degrade the precision whenever a new reference point is created. User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 20 / 77...

  • Page 24: Creating An Advanced Or Simple Slope Using The System

    An advanced slope is created by setting the length and slope values for each section. Four individual sections can be defined. Work view explained (figure in right): • Red line shows X axis • Green shows Y axis, blade of the bucket User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 21 / 77...

  • Page 25: Working With A Laser Reference (With Or Without The Stake)

    If the height of the machine is changed, bring laser receiver to the laser beam to get Note! correct height reference. Height reference is valid until height of the machine is altered. A rotating laser has to be set to same angle as desired plane/slope. User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 22 / 77...
  • Page 26 Fig. 27. Move the boom to the laser beam until audible note is given In this example the target (cut) depth has been set to 1.80 m below “start depth”. User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 23 / 77...

  • Page 27: Automatic Height Update To A Laser Reference While Working

    In this example the target height is 87.0 metres (90.0 m – 3.0 m) Fig. 28. Moving the receiver to the laser beam (height reference is fed in to the system) Fig. 29. Measure depth using the measurement point of the bucket. User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 24 / 77...

  • Page 28: Special Settings

    Yellow Above on grade level (Level 2 setting) Blue Above on grade level (Level 1 setting) Green On grade Below grade (Level 1 setting) Fig. 31 Optional XD2 level indicator User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 25 / 77...

  • Page 29: Warning Limits For Boom Movements

    Fig. 32 Warning limits for boom movements Explanations for the buttons: (1) Set distance limit 1 (2) Set height limit (3) Set low limit (4) Reset limits (5) Set distance limit 2 User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 26 / 77...

  • Page 30: Worn Or New Bucket Calibration

    TR2 is precise measurement from rotation axes to center of lowest pin of stick. Use same value which was measured while installation. 13. Turn tilting axis vertically 14. Rotate tiltrotator until bucket blade is horizontal. Use spirit level 15. Press “Calibrate tiltrotator rotation” User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 27 / 77...

  • Page 31: Checking The Bucket Calibration

    It is important to test the accuracy of the bucket after calibration. If the accuracy is off Note! by more than ±1 cm, recalibrate the bucket. Double check measurements and perform also a plumbline calibration. User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 28 / 77...

  • Page 32: Tilt Bucket Calibration (Tilt Sensor Is Optional)

    7. After calibration is completed, unselect ”Automatic”. 8. The calibrated bucket tilt reading must be close to “0” degrees (blue rectangle), otherwise recalibrate the tilt bucket. Fig. 35 Turn bucket A to B User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 29 / 77...
  • Page 33 Fig. 36 Tilt bucket calibration User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 30 / 77...

  • Page 34: Working Using Positioning (3D / Landnova)

    The manufacturer or dealer is not responsible for inaccurate or faulty measurements. Note! Check the accuracy of the system before starting work and frequently during the work (see section 6.8 'GNSS accuracy test'). User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 31 / 77...

  • Page 35: License Key And Access Rights For Optional Modules

    3. Press “Read folder” to finalize selection. • System start loading the project and will give estimation about remaining time. • Opening a very large project and generating graphics may take few minutes to complete. User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 32 / 77...

  • Page 36: Object Selector (Object Selection Method)

    Choose object and press “Select”. To exit without changes, press “Cancel”. You can unselect object(s) by pressing the blue dot: ● “No line/surface/point/centerline selected for measure” Fig. 38. Object selector, autosnap Fig. 37. Object selector User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 33 / 77...

  • Page 37: User Interface

    View icons and measuring point selection. Operator can change to another view by pressing the view icons. Select the most suitable view for the ongoing work. (See section 4.4.1) Main view. Zoom view in by (+), zoom view out by (-) User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 34 / 77...
  • Page 38 Front view only c) Front view with side view Measurement (Terrain, Point, Line And DTM+Line) and information (GPS and Log) TABs Information bar (information depends about selected TAB) Sub bar User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 35 / 77...

  • Page 39: How To Change View Or Change Active Layer / Line

    Change active layer Change active surface layer by pressing arrows Change active line Change line to next or previous line in the same group. Autosnap cannot be used with this function. User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 36 / 77...
  • Page 40 In this view the machine is always static, boom is pointing to the top of the screen and the map rotates. Map can also be dragged (moved) by swipe action. Machine can be centered by pressing “Top view” icon again. Fig. 43. Top view according to a machine User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 37 / 77...
  • Page 41 (marked by green circle in Fig. 45). The point of view can be changed with a swiping action, for example swiping left to right or up to down. Fig. 45. 3D view User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 38 / 77...
  • Page 42 When the bucket blade is tilted less than 3 degrees, the system selects the centre point of the bucket blade as the measuring point. Service technician can enable confirmation dialog to avoid unintended measuring Note! point changes. User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 39 / 77...

  • Page 43: Additional Views, Profile And Cross-Section

    “Measuring point coordinates” (X, Y and Z coordinates of the bucket measuring point are shown on the screen Fig. 46) • Positioning on/off button • Line guidance indicator 46. Measuring point offsets 47. “Model offset” value Fig. 48. Profile / crossection User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 40 / 77...

  • Page 44: Additional Profile Views Detailed

    (Fig 50). Icon and the value in the upper right corner indicates height difference between selected surface and buckets right corner. Fig. 50. Profile view User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 41 / 77...

  • Page 45: Information Bar

    The information bar is divided to six different tabs for presenting relevant information about current work. Content of the information bar changes depending on which tab is selected. Fig. 52. Information bar with Tab (Terrain is selected) User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 42 / 77...

  • Page 46: Terrain

    DTM model and the model / layer name is the "Final surface" then all points are stored to the “Final surface” layer. This can also be seen in the “as-built” data file when it is exported from the system. User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 43 / 77...

  • Page 47: Point

    Background colour indicates status of the heading: ◦ Heading cannot be defined. (Accuracy is not sufficient). ◦ YELLOW Heading has inaccuracy. (Accuracy is not sufficient). ◦ GREEN Heading is defined. (Heading is as accurate as possible). User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 44 / 77...

  • Page 48: Line

    Slope (%) is seen also. dDir is “Line guidance indicator”, zero means that boom-line is parallel to selected line. This option can be activated: “Options” → “Misc GUI items” → “Line guidance indicator”. User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 45 / 77...
  • Page 49 / layer name is "Final surface" then all points are store to “Final surface” layer. This can also be seen in the “as-built” data file when it is exported from the system. User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 46 / 77...

  • Page 50: Dtm + Line

    The default HDop value is 1.5 (above 1.5 the background colour changes to yellow which indicates poor accuracy). HDop value can be changed by technical support personnel/technician. See section 6.4 Quality of positioning for details. Fig. 60. GPS tab User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 47 / 77...

  • Page 51: Log

    Button can be used for giving additional personal notes when storing points. • This additional name is given just once with the next point. • Information is used only for the operator User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 48 / 77...
  • Page 52 If needed code is missing from the list, the code can be entered manually on the codelist dialog and its used next time when point is stored. Fig. 64. Select proper code for object. User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 49 / 77...

  • Page 53: Menu

    ◦ Project changelog shows all the changes that are made by the worksite staff (for example, Surveyors, site managers). • About ◦ Information about application, software licenses and currently loaded project • Exit ◦ Leave 3D application and return to the 2D “Vision” application. User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 50 / 77...

  • Page 54: Options Menu

    ◦ If colours can not be used from files/layers, then LandNova is adjusting colours automatically. ◦ Menu can also be used for file/layer visibility, by using the light bulb icons on the left side. User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 51 / 77...

  • Page 55: Settings

    ▪ When the bucket is aligned, press OK. • Tool Settings (only graphical, not affecting to any measurements) ◦ Select tool, for example, a different bucket ◦ Enter or change dimensions of the bucket which is used. User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 52 / 77...

  • Page 56: User Interface

    Accuracy control: Optional feature, contact support for detailed information. ◦ (Compare measurement point to the known reference point. Can be activated by a service personnel.) • Drilling plan creator : (See section 5.4.2) User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 53 / 77...

  • Page 57: Create Reference Line

    4. Generate • The system creates a model to the active project folder. • Note: The blue arrow in the picture shows the center-line, “0”. Point1 is closer to operator User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 54 / 77...

  • Page 58: Drilling Plan Creator

    Direction Point Fig. 66 Drilling plan creator 5. Press Generate to create field with rows and columns a) Note: Generating field takes few seconds Fig. 67 Completed “Drilling Plan” User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 55 / 77...

  • Page 59: Importing Project Data To The System

    Verify that all files can be seen and are usable. If you are missing project files in the view, check the coordinate system of the file with your CAD system Files can be imported from • A network server (FTP) • A memory stick (USB). User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 56 / 77...

  • Page 60: Importing The Project From Ftp

    5. The project folder and files are copied to the system. Once copied, the project folder can be accessed in “Project” → “Open folder”. USB ports in the display unit User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 57 / 77...

  • Page 61: Example Projects

    “LibConverter config” → “File is single layer” “File is single layer” mode forces file name to be used as a layer name regardless of the layer or surface original name. User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 58 / 77...

  • Page 62: Background Maps In Projects

    For example, rename file ”City_base_map.dxf” to ”City_base_map!BG.dxf”. Example of a background map is shown in Fig. 68. Fig. 68 Background map in project User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 59 / 77...

  • Page 63: Line Model

    A is the starting point of the line and the B is the point on the line that is nearest to the bucket measuring point. The station number is the distance between A and B along the line User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 60 / 77...

  • Page 64: 3D Object Proximity Alarm

    Fig. 70 3D warning level is activated and Proximity Fig. 71. Line measurement. dS > warning level Alarm is given (dS is less than a warning level) User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 61 / 77...

  • Page 65: Additional Files For Digital Terrain Models And Line Models

    A single point can be activated for point measurement. Point measurement mode is described in section 4.4.3.2 'Point' Note! DXF points do not support the “point code” property. User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 62 / 77...

  • Page 66: Accuracy Test

    3. The system should indicate the same readings (an accuracy tolerance of ±1 cm is allowed). Bucket accuracy test 2 User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 63 / 77...

  • Page 67: Tilting Bucket Accuracy Test

    6. Repeat this accuracy test with the other corner of the bucket 7. If the accuracy is off by more than ±2 cm recalibrate the bucket. See section 3.10.2 “Tilt bucket calibration”. Tilt bucket accuracy test User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 64 / 77...

  • Page 68: Quality Of Positioning

    NOTE! Accuracy is insufficient to be used with LandNova. The RTK correction is not available. Standard GPS accuracy is used instead NOTE! Accuracy is insufficient to be used with LandNova. User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 65 / 77...
  • Page 69 74. Float or SPS: The background of sea-level indicator is red. Direction calculation is not activated. Fig. 75. FIX: The background of available satellites and sea-level indicators are yellow, accuracy is not acceptable (HDop value is outside a predefined value) User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 66 / 77...

  • Page 70: Gnss Positioning, Rtk Correction And Localisation

    The availability of base station networks varies by country and area. User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 67 / 77...

  • Page 71: Coordinate Systems And Transformations

    There are two ways to carry out coordinate transformations. 1. Use national or regional coordinate systems. 2. Create a local coordinate system for each jobsite Fig. 77. Geoid Model User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 68 / 77...

  • Page 72: Geoid Model

    3 cm horizontally (however, the accuracy required depends on the type of work and type of machine) 9. If the accuracy is not satisfactory, check the calibration of the bucket and the machine. Also see section 6.4 “Quality of positioning”. User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 69 / 77...

  • Page 73: Network Operation

    Connection is closed. request using the remote connection. Icon Description Support person is online. Connection is available for support. Connection is prepared. If icon stays red then connection cannot be established. User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 70 / 77...

  • Page 74: Technical Specifications

    600 x 800 pixels (SVGA) Luminance 800 cd/m2 Contrast 900:1 Power consumption IP classification IP33 Operating temperature -20 to +60 °C Dimensions 263 x 237 x 65 mm without RAM mount Weight 1.7 kg User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 71 / 77...
  • Page 75 Power consumption ~ 2 W typically IP classification IP43 Operating temperature -20 to +50 °C Dimensions 120 x 60 x 25 mm without RAM mount Weight 130 g 2 x CAN User Manual. Xsite PRO SPI 14.2 Page 72 / 77...
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