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- Page 1 Underground void surveying system User manual VS+ user manual H-5914-9502-A-02 December 2020...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Power connectors ..................................10 Internal battery ................................... 10 Prism and prism mounts ................................14 Transit case ....................................15 Carlson Scan ..................................... 16 Optional accessories .................................... 17 Boom ......................................17 Adaptor for legacy carbon fibre Void Scanner booms ......................... 23 Tripod bracket .................................... 24 Customised deployment devices .............................. - Page 4 General ...................................... 37 In use ......................................37 Cleaning the VS+ ..................................37 Storage and transportation ................................. 38 Laser safety ......................................39 VS+ laser module with red dot laser pointer ..........................39 VS+ Specifications ....................................40 Product information ....................................42 P a g e | 4...
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Page 5: Customer Information
2. A Carlson Scan software and operations manual; It is essential that the accompanying Carlson Scan software and operations manual is also read and understood. As well as describing the software, that manual gives a brief overview of a typical deployment. Some troubleshooting guidelines are also offered which address the most common problems and questions that arise from users of the VS+. -
Page 6: Vs+ System
The unit is controlled remotely from a PC or handheld device running Carlson Scan software which plots the data on-screen in real time. Carlson Scan allows the finished scan to be analysed, edited, transformed, combined with other datasets and exported to third-party software. - Page 7 The VS+ is just one of many laser systems that have been designed by Carlson. Other products such as the C- ALS, Quarryman and Boretrak have all been proved over many years of demanding use around the world. These products complement the VS+ and provide a wide range of advanced measurement solutions within the mining, quarrying and geotechnical industries.
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Page 8: Vs+ Hardware
Therefore, some components described below may not feature in your VS+ system or may differ in some way. 3.1 VS+ Probe Front prism mount Laser module Carlson ‘pyramid’ logo Yoke Rear prism mount Horizontal housing incorporating battery, 5/8” thread on accelerometers and base for boom &... -
Page 9: Yoke And Horizontal Housing
Accelerometers are also contained within the horizontal housing. These sensors automatically record the inclination and roll of the VS+. This ensures that all scans are correctly levelled in Carlson Scan software. Information from the accelerometers, when combined with coordinate and heading information, helps to georeference the scan. -
Page 10: Power Connectors
The ‘top’ of the horizontal housing is marked by a Carlson pyramid logo. This side of the VS+ incorporates two M6 threads which provide positions to mount the supplied prism. These are the ‘front’ and ‘back’ prism positions referred to in Carlson Scan software. - Page 11 Fuse for internal power Internal power button Connector for charging internal power Figure 5 Power button, charger and fuse for the internal power source The battery is charged through the black, 4-pin female connector labelled Internal Power Source. A fuse located next to the Internal Power Source button is dedicated to the internal battery circuit. The fuse holder carries a 3.15 A time-delay fuse: T3.15 AH 250 V.
- Page 12 • Solid green light: charging is complete. • Red flashing light: there is a fault with the battery charger. Contact Carlson for advice. • No light: there is no power to the battery charger or no connection with the battery.
- Page 13 Figure 8 External lithium-ion battery (left) and external battery cable (right) On this cable, the 2-pin female connector attaches to the connector on the VS+ labelled External Power Source. The black, 4-pin connector attaches to the external battery. To power the VS+ with the external battery connected, toggle the External Power Source power switch ON. Figure 9 External battery connected to the VS+ See section 5.2 for further details on working with the external battery.
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Page 14: Prism And Prism Mounts
The prism has an M6 thread on one end. This matches with two M6 threads on the top side of the VS+ horizontal housing. The top of the horizontal housing is marked by a Carlson pyramid logo beside the front prism mount. Figure 10 Top of the VS+ horizontal housing Figure 11 Prism attached to front prism mount (top) and rear prism mount (bottom) A surveyor can observe to the prism on the VS+ to establish the position of the unit. -
Page 15: Transit Case
Functionality in Carlson Scan software assists with the azimuth calculations. In Carlson Scan software, enter the position where the prism has been mounted on the VS+ together with the coordinates of this position. In addition, the azimuth can be entered or computed. -
Page 16: Carlson Scan
Carlson Scan is also designed to be used with legacy Void Scanner units and all varieties of C-ALS scanners. -
Page 17: Optional Accessories
The boom is carbon fibre and telescopic for convenient storage and transportation. A Carlson adaptor screws on to the base of the VS+ with a long, captive 5/8” bolt. The adaptor itself then slots into the boom and is fastened onto the thread on the end of the boom with the wide, threaded collar nut. - Page 18 4.1.1 Boom assembly To make shipping easier and more cost-effective, booms are dispatched from Carlson’s factory with fixtures and fittings removed. Therefore, on receipt of a new VS+ boom, some initial assembly is required. The steps to make the boom ready for field use are outlined below.
- Page 19 Unscrew one of the small captive screws so it is loosened from the captive screw base assembly. Figure 18 Captive screw base with captive screw Insert four M4x20 screws into the captive screw base. Figure 19 Four M4 x 20 screws inserted into the captive screw base P a g e | 19...
- Page 20 Apply Loctite 243 to the base of each of the M4 x 20 screws. Figure 20 Locations for applying Loctite thread locker Place the captive screw base against one of the blue joints on the boom. The tip the of captive screw should sit in the large hole.
- Page 21 Tighten each M4x20 screw to 2.6Nm so that the captive screw base is securely attached to the boom joint. For optimum stability, fit a screw base to both sides of each joint. Figure 22 Captive screw bases attached to both sides of the boom joint To lock the boom sections in place during operations, extend the carbon fibre section fully so that a hole in the tube is lined up with the hole in the blue metal joint (note: the hole in the tube in Figure 23 is shown with the captive screw base removed).
- Page 22 The large captive screw fits into the Carlson boom adaptor which can be found screwed on the end of the boom. Figure 24 Large captive screw Remove the adaptor from the boom and thread the captive screw through the end.
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Page 23: Adaptor For Legacy Carbon Fibre Void Scanner Booms
Figure 26 Boom adaptor with captive screw in place 4.2 Adaptor for legacy carbon fibre Void Scanner booms Carlson supplies an adaptor to allow the VS+ to be connected to carbon fibre booms which have been supplied with previous generations of Void Scanner units. -
Page 24: Tripod Bracket
Figure 28 VS+ connected to legacy carbon fibre boom 4.3 Tripod bracket Carlson supplies a bracket to allow the VS+ to be connected to standard survey tripods. This bracket also allows the VS+ to connect to legacy aluminum booms previously supplied with the Void Scanner. -
Page 25: Customised Deployment Devices
4.4 Customised deployment devices As an alternative to a standard Carlson boom, many users design their own boom or other deployment device to suit their specific operational and site requirements. In some cases, the probe fits directly to the deployment device. -
Page 26: Power Management
The VS+ shuts down automatically when the internal battery voltage drops below 10.8 Vdc. However, if a scan is in progress and the voltage drops below 11.2 Vdc, Carlson Scan software carries out a controlled termination of the ongoing scan. In this case, the Carlson Scan project is automatically saved, along with the terminated scan. -
Page 27: External Power
It is possible to charge the internal battery while an external power source is being used. See section 5.2. 5.2 External power To power the VS+ from an external battery, connect a charged, Carlson lithium ion battery to the External Power Source connector on the side of the VS+. -
Page 28: Hot Swapping Power Sources
battery charger operates at 2 A and takes around three hours to fully charge the battery. 5.3 Hot swapping power sources The VS+ has two power options: the internal battery and an optional external battery. Either or both power sources can be used to power the system. -
Page 29: Data Communication
6 Data communication Data from the VS+ is transmitted via Wi-Fi signal to the PC running Carlson Scan software. Commands from the software to the probe travel in the opposite direction. The Wi-Fi signal is broadcast over a standard Wi-Fi frequency of 2.4 GHz. The system uses the IEEE 802.11 b/g/n wireless standard. - Page 30 In this case, it is recommended that the new channel should be at least five channels away from any neighbouring network. For this reason, by general convention, channels 1, 6 and 11 are recommended for 2.4 GHz operations. Note: Before changing the channel, you should be aware of any local legislation regarding restrictions on the use of certain Wi-Fi channels.
- Page 31 Figure 33 Wi-Fi module web browser - AP Interface Setting screen From the left-hand menu, select AP Interface Setting. From the Frequency (Channel) drop down list, select the required Wi-Fi channel. Click Apply to confirm the channel selection. Figure 34 Wi-Fi module web browser interface – Device Management screen P a g e | 31...
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Page 32: Ip Address
In this case, please contact Carlson for advice on carrying out this modification and on the procedure for reconnecting with Carlson Scan using a non-standard IP address. -
Page 33: Using The Vs
Carlson supplies an optional ruggedised tablet PC which is optimised for use with the VS+. It is highly recommended that such a PC is used to control the VS+. However, you may opt to use your own PC hardware. For further advice on PC compatibility, see the Carlson Scan software manual or contact Carlson. - Page 34 Figure 35 Wireless network connection properties window In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Click the Properties button. Figure 36 Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window P a g e | 34...
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Page 35: Connection With Pc
The autodetect routine can be started automatically by tapping the Quickstart option from the Touch mode Home screen. This is the quickest way to get started with scanner operations. On detection of a VS+, Carlson Scan runs through checks to establish that comms with the scanner are sound and to read information from the VS+. - Page 36 With all checks complete, a graphic of the VS+ appears in the 3D View. The Control tab is active, displaying an interface specific to the VS+. Figure 39 Carlson Scan connected to a VS+ You are now ready to carry out scanning operations with your VS+.
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Page 37: Maintenance And Care Of The Vs
For further cleaning of the VS+ metalwork and side panels, Carlson recommends that you use a product such as Amberclens anti-static foam cleaner. If this is not available then use a generic, mild dishwashing liquid diluted in warm water (0.001%, i.e. -
Page 38: Storage And Transportation
Rinse the unit with plain water after using a detergent. Dry the unit thoroughly after cleaning. Where possible, leave the unit unpacked until it is dry. In case the system is packed before it has dried, the equipment should be unpacked at the earliest opportunity. Clean and dry the system, and the inside of the transit case, before repacking the VS+ for storage. -
Page 39: Laser Safety
9 Laser safety The VS+ is supplied with the standard laser module described below which has an integrated red dot laser pointer. 9.1 VS+ laser module with red dot laser pointer The laser classification of the VS+ is a Class 2 laser product in compliance with the British and European standards for the safety of laser products BS EN 60825-1: 2014. -
Page 40: Vs+ Specifications
10 VS+ Specifications Laser module Laser classification IEC/ EN 60825-1:2014 Class 2* (Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for conformance with IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3., as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8 2019.) Infrared laser module Type InGaAs laser diode Wavelength (typ) - Page 41 Carlson Scan for Windows * Viewing laser output with optical instruments designed for use at a distance (e.g. binoculars) may pose an eye hazard. ** Under Carlson Test Conditions *** Maximum measuring ranges are recorded against Kodak white card (90% reflectivity).
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Page 42: Product Information
Carlson system, the equipment remains safe. - Page 43 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.
- Page 44 The use of this symbol on Carlson products and/or accompanying documentation indicates that the product should not be mixed with general household waste upon disposal. It is the responsibility of the end user to dispose of this product at a designated collection point for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) to enable reuse or recycling.
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