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HYDRA
MNG/2017/009
Rev 1.1

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  • Page 1 User manual HYDRA MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Hazards of Use ..............7 Maintenance ............... 43 GENERAL DESCRIPTION............12 Troubleshooting ..............43 System Configurations ............12 IDS GEORADAR ON-LINE ASSISTANCE ......... 44 System Features ..............13 Download Area ..............44 System Composition ............14 Screen Connect Support Center Remote Assistance ..44 SYSTEM BREAKDOWN ............
  • Page 3 INDEX 9.2.1 HOW TO USE THE SCREEN CONNECT SERVICE ....44 APPENDIX A – SYSTEM PACKAGING ........46 APPENDIX B - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF HYDRA......... 48 APPENDIX C - DISCLAIMER ................49 APPENDIX D – WARRANTY CONDITIONS ............51 APPENDIX E - RADIO-FREQUENCY EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE ....... 53 APPENDIX F - CONTACTS ................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION 1 INTRODUCTION This document describes the HYDRA system (Hyper Definition Radar), and particularly refers to the concepts the user should learn before initiating the utilization of this device. Therefore we recommend reading the entire document before starting the system. 1.1 Purpose Reading this document will provide all the necessary knowledge to install and maintain the HYDRA system.

  • Page 5: About The Manual

    [BD1] MNG/2017/010 – IBIS Guardian 3.5 – User Manual [BD2] MNG/2017/015 – Hydra Controller - User Manual Tip information [BD3] MNG/2017/014 – Surf Scan 1.2 – User Manual IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 5/ 54...

  • Page 6: Safety Directions

    • Tunnel Walls. 3.5 Responsibilities • Buildings. • Manufacturer of the product - IDS GeoRadar s.r.l is responsible for Open Pit Mines. • Landslides. supplying the product, including the user manual and original accessories, • Dams. in a safe condition.

  • Page 7: Hazards Of Use

    SAFETY DIRECTIONS to inform IDS GeoRadar s.r.l. immediately if the product and the WARNING: Watch out for erroneous measurement results if application becomes unsafe; the product has been dropped or has been misused, modified, stored for long periods or transported.
  • Page 8 Do not use optical devices inside the Area of Operation (Fig. 2) during the functioning of the system. DANGER: HYDRA emits non-ionizing radiations that can cause interference with implanted electrical or ferromagnetic devices (such as a pacemaker). IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 8/ 54...
  • Page 9 Fig. 2 – Area of Operation IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 9/ 54...
  • Page 10 SAFETY DIRECTIONS WARNING: If the product is improperly disposed of, the WARNING: Only IDS GeoRadar authorized technical service following can happen: are entitled to repair these product. • If polymer parts are burnt, poisonous gases are produced which may impair health.
  • Page 11 IDS GeoRadar. When you decide to dispose of the equipment, contact IDS GeoRadar and follow the system that IDS GeoRadar has set up to permit the separate collection of the apparatus at its life end.

  • Page 12: General Description

    Hydra G HP with ANT 101: ▪ Radiation Cone (without considering the Pan-Tilt Movement): 16° H ▪ Maximum operational distance: 800 m; × 13° V; ▪ Image resolution in distance: 0.2 m; IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 12/ 54...

  • Page 13: System Features

    Directly measure the displacements of the territory of interest in real time; ▪ It can be used also in dark conditions providing a visual feedback thanks to its infrared camera (except HYDRA G LP model); IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 13/ 54...

  • Page 14: System Composition

    Power Cable connecting the PSU to the main power line. ▪ Optional components: The HYDRA system can be integrated with two optional components, a Siren Alarm and a Spotlight. A detailed description of each component is reported in Chapter 5. IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 14/ 54...

  • Page 15: System Breakdown

    14 threaded holes for the installation of the antenna cover (Fig. 5); • n. 2 waveguides for installation of the antennas (Fig. 5); • n. 1 connector 19 pins to Pan-Tilt cable (Fig. 6); IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 15/ 54...
  • Page 16 Antennas mounted on the Waveguides Laser cable Sensor cable connector Fig. 5 – HYDRA Radar Sensor (front view without cover) connector Trigger cable connector Fig. 6 – HYDRA Radar Sensor (back view) IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 16/ 54...

  • Page 17: Antennas

    VERTICAL PLANE -3 dB 26° 25° -10 dB 60° 55° Tab. 2 – Main lobes width of HYDRA-ANT102 antennas at -3 dB and -10 dB Fig. 7 – HYDRA Radar Sensor (bottom view) IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 17/ 54...

  • Page 18: Positioning Unit

    An Elevation Pointing System that is the support of HYDRA Radar Fig. 8 – HYDRA-ANT 101 Sensor and permits the main beam of the antenna to be orientated in elevation towards the area to be observed. Fig. 9 – HYDRA-ANT 102 IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 18/ 54...
  • Page 19 -30° and +30° (see Fig. 11). In Hydra-G LP configuration the Elevation Pointing System must always be positioned at 0°; in Hydra-G HP and Hydra U configuration the position must be the same of the Camera tilting angle (see Par.5.7). IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 19/ 54...
  • Page 20 During the actual scan, instead, the PTU moves in azimuth at a fixed elevation from -60° (the magnetic trigger angle, see Fig. 14) to +60° clockwise, and then returns to the magnetic trigger angle (counterclockwise). IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 20/ 54...

  • Page 21: Tripod

    (from -60° to +60°) to perform the actual scan. 5.4 Tripod A tripod is provided for the installation of the PTU, with an interface that allows easy fastening (Fig. 15). Fig. 14 – Magnetic triggering sensor Fig. 15 – Tripod IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 21/ 54...

  • Page 22: Power Supply Unit

    Camera Ethernet cable. WARNING: Camera socket is supplied with 802.3af POE (Power-Over-Ethernet). Do not connect any other peripherals to that socket. Fig. 16 – Power Supply Unit Fig. 17 – Power Supply Unit connectors IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 22/ 54...
  • Page 23 Hydra Guardian (for processing and early warning); the software used for Hydra G LP is Surf Scanner (for both data acquisition and processing). Fig. 18 – ON and OFF button IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 23/ 54...

  • Page 24: Tablet

    PC embedded in the PSU (HYDRA computer), to control the Radar Sensor. The Tablet comes with a user account already configured with the following IDS GeoRadar takes no responsibility for bad functioning if there is a credentials: functional conflict between its software and any software installed on the HYDRA computer by the user.

  • Page 25: Camera

    For the 4 MP WDR Dome Network Camera with IR there is also an elevation pointing system that permits the orientation towards the area to be observed. An inclinometer is stuck on the elevation pointing system to indicate camera bearing. IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 25/ 54...

  • Page 26: Laser

    The laser has good measuring performance on a rocky surface up to 50 m Fig. 24 – Radar map on Camera display for Hydra-G LP far. The Laser is connected directly to the Radar Sensor. IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 26/ 54...

  • Page 27: Cables

    The Hydra system is provided with a Cable Kit composed by: • PTU Main Cable (Fig. 27); • Camera Ethernet Cable (Fig. 28); Fig. 27 – PTU Main Cable • AC Power Cable (Fig. 29); IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 27/ 54...
  • Page 28 Power Cable Adapter (Fig. 30). Camera and the HYDRA computer embedded in the PSU. Fig. 29 – AC Power Cable Fig. 28 – Camera Ethernet Cable IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 28/ 54...
  • Page 29 The Sensor Cable (Fig. 31) is used to connect the PTU to the Sensor. The curved end needs to be connected to the Sensor (Fig. 6). Fig. 30 – Power Cable Adapter Fig. 31 – Sensor Cable IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 29/ 54...
  • Page 30 The DC Power Cable (Fig. 33) is used to connect the PSU to a direct current PSU to an external network. power source, such as Solar Panels or Fuel Cells. Fig. 32 – Local Network Cable Fig. 33 – DC Power Cable IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 30/ 54...

  • Page 31: Siren Alarm

    Warning based on the detected movements in the scanned area. It is only used in Hydra-U and Hydra-G HP configurations, and provides both a visual and auditory alarm. Fig. 34 – Laptop Battery Cable Fig. 35 – Siren Alarm IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 31/ 54...

  • Page 32: Spotlight

    SYSTEM BREAKDOWN 5.11 Spotlight In the event that the jobsite illumination is not enough, a Spotlight (Fig. 36) can be connected to the PSU. Fig. 36 – Spotlight IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 32/ 54...

  • Page 33: How To Install An Hydra-U System

    HOW TO INSTALL AN HYDRA-U SYSTEM this reason it is advised that you work with IDS GeoRadar personnel to choose the best installation point. 6 HOW TO INSTALL AN HYDRA-U SYSTEM Below some considerations when choosing an installation site: The installation of the HYDRA system requires about 15 minutes of work.
  • Page 34 Fig. 39. Fig. 37 – Side wall monitoring Fig. 39 – Side wall positioning Fig. 38 – Roof monitoring IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 34/ 54...

  • Page 35: Hydra Installation

    1. Pull out the Tripod from the transport bag and place it in the installation point (Fig. 40); Fig. 41 – Tripod leg and bubble level Fig. 40 – Place the Tripod in the installation point 3. Pull out the PTU from the transport bag; IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 35/ 54...
  • Page 36 Fig. 43 – Secure the PTU to the Tripod Fig. 42 – Mounting the PTU on the Tripod 7. Pull out the Camera (already mounted on its mechanical holding system) from the transport bag; IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 36/ 54...
  • Page 37 9. Use the Camera lateral knobs to point the camera at 0° (only for the model 4 MP WDR Dome Network Camera with IR); 10. Pull out the Radar Sensor from the transport bag; IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 37/ 54...
  • Page 38 Fig. 46 – Radar Sensor pointing system Fig. 47 – Radar Sensor cabling Check the gap between the magnetic sensor and the magnetic trigger; the gap needs to be 0.1÷3mm for correct functioning IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 38/ 54...
  • Page 39 17. Connect the Wi-Fi Antenna to the PSU (Fig. 50); Fig. 48 – Connect the PTU Main Cable 16. Connect Camera Ethernet Cable to the PSU and to the Camera (Fig. 49); IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 39/ 54...
  • Page 40 ON button inside the PSU (Fig. 51); • Password: hydra1234 22. Open the “Wireless Network Connection” menu on the Tablet and connect: • Network name: Hydra Wifi • Password: hydra1234 IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 40/ 54...
  • Page 41 Run the software “HYDRA Controller” or the software “SurfScan”, depending on the HYDRA system version. We refer to the User Manual of the 2 software for further details about the use of the abovementioned software. IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 41/ 54...

  • Page 42: Dismantling An Hydra System

    Disconnect the Camera Ethernet Cable from the Camera; Disconnect the PTU Main Cable from the Pan-Tilt, cover the connector with the cap; Remove the Camera from the PTU; IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 42/ 54...

  • Page 43: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    GeoRadar Customer Care. 8.1 Maintenance In the present section information for HYDRA system maintenance are PROBLEM SUGGESTION provided. For further details please contact IDS GeoRadar Customer The PSU does not turn on. The backup batteries could be Care. low. Remember they ensure continuous operation only for 2 hours.

  • Page 44: Ids Georadar On-Line Assistance

    To do this, the first step is to request an account activation in http://idsgeoradar.com/customer-area/customer-area-registration. The request will be handled by the Customer Care of IDS GeoRadar, after which you will receive an email with your credentials for accessing...
  • Page 45 IDS GEORADAR ON-LINE ASSISTANCE At this point, IDS GeoRadar Customer Care can perform a range of operations on your desktop: • Send and receive files; • Directly control your PC; • Chat to ask some physical operation to be performed (for example connect a cable, turn off/on a system, move some parts).

  • Page 46: Appendix A - System Packaging

    Power Supply Unit (Fig. 56); • Trolley Bag #1 (Fig. 57); • Trolley Bag #2 (Fig. 57); • Optional Components Bag (Fig. 58). Fig. 57 – Trolley Bag Fig. 56 – Power Supply Unit IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 46/ 54...
  • Page 47 The Trolley Bag #1 contains: • Positioning Unit (see Par. 5.3); • Camera (see Par. 5.7); • Tablet (see Par. 5.6). The Trolley Bag #2 contains: • Tripod (see Par.5.4); • Cables (see Par. 5.9); IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 47/ 54...

  • Page 48: Appendix B - Technical Specifications Of Hydra

    3 m cable Dimesion 30 X 30 X 11 cm Weight 5 kg Radar Sensor Enclosure Class IP 65 Temperature Range -10 °C ÷ + 55 °C Fig. 59 – Total system footprint IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 48/ 54...

  • Page 49: Appendix C - Disclaimer

    That no operation or use of the IBIS products shall be started before its designated without the prior written agreement of IDS GeoRadar. Operator/s has got the IBIS User Certificate, as defined by IDS GeoRadar specific procedure which the Buyer confirms to know and accept.
  • Page 50 IBIS Products include specific “Operational” software with automatic data processing and analysis which may give outcomes/results for helping User in the Use of IDS GeoRadar Products outside its limitation of use, without proper and monitoring of “the stability conditions” of a specific event.

  • Page 51: Appendix D -Warranty Conditions

    IDS GeoRadar’s judgment, were defective or became defective during its normal use. Seller’s obligations shall not apply to Faulty Parts that: The Faulty Parts once received by IDS GeoRadar will be inspected to verify they are eligible for repair or replacement.
  • Page 52 Buyer’s failure to comply with the terms of this article. Should the Authorities issue an export restriction which leads to the cancellation of a purchase order already accepted by IDS GeoRadar, IDS GeoRadar only liability shall be to return to Buyer any account paid without interests. Buyer shall comply with the laws and procedures in force in the country of destination of the Products.

  • Page 53: Appendix E - Radio-Frequency Exposure Compliance

    Government Radiolocation, 76-81 GHz Band Radar, Radio Astronomy, Amateur, and Space Research operations. Thus, this product pose no health and safety risk when operated in the normal manner of intended use. IDS GeoRadar S.r.l. MNG/2017/009 Rev 1.1 53/ 54...

  • Page 54: Appendix F - Contacts

    APPENDIX F - CONTACTS APPENDIX F - CONTACTS Contacts IDS GeoRadar s.r.l. Via Enrica Calabresi, 20 - Loc. Montacchiello 56121 PISA - ITALIA Tel: +39.050.3124.501Fax: +39.050.3124.205 GEO BU Customer Care department: support.geo@idsgeoradar.com Tel.: +39.050.3124.356/458 GEO BU Sales & Marketing department: sales.gpr@idsgeoradar.com...

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