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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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MODEL HS-18 RAHD

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  • Page 1 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ® HYPERSPIKE MODEL HS-18 RAHD...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. System Introduction ........................1 1.1. Physical Features ......................1 1.2. Acoustic Performance ......................2 1.3. Audio Inputs and Electrical Specifications .................3 2. Principles of Operation ......................4 2.1. Theory of Operation ......................4 2.2.
  • Page 4 ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 6.5.5. Broadcasting ......................25 6.5.6. Performing an Emergency Broadcast ..............25 6.5.7. Assigning a File to an Emergency Broadcast Button ..........26 6.5.8. Sending an Emergency Broadcast ................. 26 6.5.9. Adding Images to Emergency Broadcast Buttons ..........26 6.5.10.
  • Page 5 ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 6.13.3. Thermal Camera Configuration ................52 7. Service and Maintenance: ...................... 53 8. WARRANTY ........................... 54 8.1. Failures Not Covered by This Warranty ................54 8.2. Limitation of Implied Warranties ..................54 8.3.
  • Page 6 ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual Figures Figure 1.1-1 HS-18 Dimensions ....................1 Figure 1.1-2 HS-18 Physical Characteristics ................2 Figure 1.2-1 HS-18 Acoustic Performance ...................2 Figure 1.2-2 HS-18 Communication Range ..................3 Figure 1.3-1 HS-18 Electrical Specifications .................3 Figure 2.1-1 Coherently Summed Frequencies with Waveguide ..........4 Figure 2.2-1 Examples of Sound Pressure Level .................5...
  • Page 7 ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual Figure 6.10-1 Joystick Layout ..................... 34 Figure 6.11-1 Preset Panel ......................35 Figure 6.11-2 Tours Panel ......................35 Figure 6.12-1 Soft Limits ......................36 Figure 6.12-2 Set Center Position....................37 Figure 6.12-3 Angle Alignment ....................38 Figure 6.12-4 Ramp Parameters ....................
  • Page 8 HS-18 RAHD uses high operating voltages and sound levels. The primary safety risks are: 1) electrical shock and 2) hearing damage or loss. Only properly trained personnel should operate the HS-18 RAHD and abide by the critical safety warnings identified in this manual to prevent injury or death during operation.

  • Page 9: System Introduction

    HS-18 RAHD is designed for easy assembly and maximum transportability. The unit can go from stand-by to fully operational in just moments. The physical characteristics of the HS-18 RAHD are provided in Figure 1.1-1 and Figure 1.1-2. Figure 1.1-1 HS-18 RAHD Dimensions Copyright ©...

  • Page 10: Acoustic Performance

    Figure 1.1-2 HS-18 RAHD Physical Characteristics 1.2. Acoustic Performance The HS-18 RAHD delivers exceptional volume and sound quality at every operating range. See HS-18 Acoustic Specifications in Figure 1.2-1 and the Communication Range in Figure 1.2-2 HS-18 RAHD ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE Beam Width +/- 5⁰...

  • Page 11: Audio Inputs And Electrical Specifications

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual Figure 1.2-2 HS-18 Communication Range 1.3. Audio Inputs and Electrical Specifications HS-18 RAHD ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Power Input 100-250 VAC Frequency 50/60 Hz Typical Current Draw, Normal Voice 2.4 Amps, 120 V Typical Current Draw, Maximum Tone 4.0 Amps, 120 V...

  • Page 12: Principles Of Operation

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 2. Principles of Operation This section describes the HS-18’s technology and theory of operation. 2.1. Theory of Operation The patented HS-18 acoustic hailing device projects focused audio energy at very high sound pressure levels with high intelligibility and clarity.

  • Page 13: Sound Pressure Level (Spl)

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 2.2. Sound Pressure Level (SPL) Acoustic devices produce sound pressure levels (SPL) that are measured in units called Pascals. SPL is typically referenced to 20 micro Pascals (µPa). Therefore, an SPL measurement in dB is calculated by the following formula: SPL FORMULA: SPL (dB) = 20 x log10 (Sound Pressure Measured / 20 µPa)

  • Page 14: Beam Width

    HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 2.3. Beam Width Unlike many public address systems, the HyperSpike acoustic hailing devices have a narrow beam width. Polar plots (two dimensional) provide a basic understanding of the radiation pattern of an acoustic device and are common +/- 7º...

  • Page 15: Atmospheric Effects: Air Absorption

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 2.4. Atmospheric Effects: Air Absorption There are two mechanisms by which acoustic energy is absorbed by the atmosphere. These are molecular relaxation and viscosity effects. By far the most important of these is molecular relaxation.

  • Page 16: Figure 2.5-1 Sound Wave Refraction

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual Under conditions of a temperature inversion (temperature increasing with increasing height), the sound waves will be refracted downwards, and therefore may be heard over larger distances. This frequently Refraction of sound waves by two layers of air at different occurs in winter and at sundown.

  • Page 17: Surface Effects

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual  0-3 mph: Wind hardly felt, but smoke drifts  3-5 mph: Wind felt lightly on the face  5-8 mph: Leaves are kept in constant movement  8-12 mph: Raises dust and loose paper ...

  • Page 18: Spotlight

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual Attenuation Due to Barriers and Trees: Research on propagation through trees has produced greatly conflicting results. It is clear, though, that trees are of more benefit aesthetically than acoustically. A band of trees several hundreds of feet deep is required in order to achieve significant attenuation.

  • Page 19: Applying Loss Prevention Principles And The Effects Of Noise

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual Warnings!  Never operate this light in an explosive environment.  Do not look directly into the light at close distances.  Do not immerse in water or allow water to enter case.

  • Page 20: Calculating Exposure Estimates

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 2.9. Calculating Exposure Estimates When the individual noise exposure is composed of two or more periods of noise at different levels, the total noise dose over the work day is given by: Dose=100(c1/t1+c2/t2+…+cn/tn),...

  • Page 21: Noise Exposure Control Measures

    2.11. Software The HS-18 RAHD is shipped with the HS Audio Optimizer software preinstalled on the laptop computer included with the RAHD system. This software can be used to create custom messages.

  • Page 22: Preventative Maintenance & Cleaning

    Perform this task daily and after inclement weather. In Port: Remove and wipe down the HS-18 RAHD and all accessories with a lint-free cloth soaked in clean water. Ensure all connector covers are in place. Cover the HS-18 with a Maritime cover or store it in a dry place.

  • Page 23: System Setup And Installation

    HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 4. System Setup and Installation: The HS-18 RAHD can be installed in static and mobile applications as needed. The RAHD unit can be combined with various sensors that can be integrated at final installation per customer requirements.

  • Page 24: Interconnecting Cables

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 5.2. Interconnecting Cables The Electronics Assembly and the Sound Emitter Assembly are hardwired together. The installation interface cables include the 100-240VAC power input and the cat 5 network cable. Refer to Figure 5.2-1below and wire labeling if interconnecting cable assemblies become disconnected.

  • Page 25: Laptop Setup

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 5.3.2. Laptop Setup Connect LAN cable to the laptop as shown. Figure 5.3-1 Control Panel Network Connection Install remote control USB connector into USB port on the laptop. Figure 5.3-2 Joystick Connect Connect the USB Microphone to any available USB connection on the PC.

  • Page 26: Controls And Operations

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 6. Controls and Operations 6.1. Controller Application Window The AHDFULL controller application is designed to be the method of controlling and communicating with the RAHD system as a standalone application. All system functionality is done through this application.

  • Page 27: Light Panel

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 6.2. Light Panel Figure 6.2-1 Light Panel Controls 6.2.1. Power controls Press the light on or light off buttons to set the power state of the light. The buttons will highlight the current power status.

  • Page 28: Beam Focus Controls

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 6.2.4. Beam focus controls Press the light beam focus buttons to widen or narrow the light focus from flood to spot. The current beam focus percentage is displayed such that 0% is in a fully flood state and 100% is in a fully spot state.

  • Page 29: Negative Checkbox

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 6.3.4. Negative checkbox Check the negative checkbox to change the video polarity to negative. Uncheck the negative checkbox to change the video polarity to positive. 6.3.5. Infrared checkbox Check the infrared checkbox to turn the infrared mode on. Uncheck the infrared checkbox to turn the infrared mode off.

  • Page 30: Mass Notification Panel

    For all interactions with the Audio system, it is necessary to gain control of the Audio devices. To do this, simply click the text “HyperSpike - Mass Notification System. You do not have control of the audio system. Please click here to gain control.” found on the application’s start screen.

  • Page 31: Figure 6.5-2 Mass Notification Panel Files

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual Figure 6.5-2 Mass Notification Panel Files If the application does not load there may be a configuration problem. See the section entitled Troubleshooting for further assistance. Copyright © Ultra Electronics USSI Columbia City, IN 46725 USA...

  • Page 32: Playing A File

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 6.5.1. Playing a File To play a file, select a file from the list of file names located in the Play Panel window by clicking on it. When a file is selected, it will be highlighted.

  • Page 33: Master Volume

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 6.5.4. Master Volume Configuration screen volume control changes the gain of the system and should not be adjusted without consulting technical support: Figure 6.5-7 Configuration screen volume control 6.5.5. Broadcasting To perform a Live Emergency Broadcast Message, click the "Mic Input" picture located on the Broadcast window.

  • Page 34: Assigning A File To An Emergency Broadcast Button

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 6.5.7. Assigning a File to an Emergency Broadcast Button Assign a file to broadcast to each of the buttons by right-clicking on the button. Press “Select File.” A selection list will appear and will grant the user the ability to assign a single file to the button.

  • Page 35: Figure 6.5-11 File Upload

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual Figure 6.5-11 File Upload Click on the Browse button to locate a file and a file choosing mechanism will be displayed. Once a file* has been chosen, click Select. *Valid file formats are .MP3, .WAV, .M4A and .WMA.

  • Page 36: Erasing A File From All Audio Devices

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual Next click Upload. A progress window will appear displaying the percentage complete of the file upload. Figure 6.5-13 File upload progress bar When progress has reached 100%, the file will then be available for selection on the Play Panel window.

  • Page 37: Figure 6.5-15 Renaming A Device

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual Figure 6.5-15 Renaming a device Once there, select an Audio device to rename and input a new device name into the “New device name:” text box. Figure 6.5-16 Entering a new device name Press the Rename button to update the device’s name.

  • Page 38: Transferring A Playlist From One Machine To Another

    Problem: After clicking the HyperSpike Mass Notification System text on the system start-up screen, an operator cannot gain control of the system. Answer: Ensure that the computer with the HyperSpike application is on the same network subnet as all of the Audio devices.

  • Page 39: Video Panel

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual Answer: Check to ensure that no other operators are currently using the software. Only one operator at a time may have control of the devices. 6.6. Video Panel Figure 6.6-1 Video Panel Display Examples 6.6.1.

  • Page 40: Pan/Tilt Control Button Bar

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 6.7. Pan/Tilt Control Button Bar Figure 6.7-1 Pan/Tilt Control Button Bar 6.7.1. Override button Will allow the pan/tilt to move beyond the soft limits. Note: It is strongly recommended that you do not override the soft limits unless absolutely necessary.

  • Page 41: Pan/Tilt Position Dials

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 6.8. Pan/Tilt Position Dials Figure 6.8-1 Pan/Tilt Position Dials 6.8.1. Positional controls The controls show the current pan and tilt angle relative to the center position. The center camera icon points in the angle direction of the current position. The soft limit restricted area is indicated by a red border on the dial.

  • Page 42: Joystick Control

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 6.10. Joystick Control 6.10.1. Joystick Layout Figure 6.10-1 Joystick Layout 6.11. Presets/Tours Panel The pan/tilt unit can store up to 32 preset positions, in non-volatile memory, that are frequently used by the operator. The user can store, retrieve and move to these coordinates by modifying and using the preset table in the setup panel.

  • Page 43: Figure 6.11-1 Preset Panel

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual Figure 6.11-1 Preset Panel The Tours panel will contain three tables that represent the stored values on the Pan & Tilt unit. The Presets table on the top will allow you to drag and drop these values into any of the tours tables, effectively setting a tour step.

  • Page 44: Configuration Panel

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 6.12. PT Configuration Panel 6.12.1. Soft Limits Figure 6.12-1 Soft Limits Press the appropriate “Set to current position” button in order to set the soft limit in the desired direction. The pan/tilt will not move past this soft limit unless soft limit override mode is enabled.

  • Page 45: Set Center Position

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 6.12.2. Set Center Position Figure 6.12-2 Set Center Position Press the “Set Physical Center” button to set the current position as the absolute physical center position for the pan/tilt. This position will be reported as zero degrees pan and zero degrees tilt if no angle alignment has been made.

  • Page 46: Angle Alignment

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 6.12.3. Angle Alignment Figure 6.12-3 Angle Alignment An angle alignment should be made if the absolute positioning in the system is as desired but a relative positioning adjustment needs to be made for reporting the pan and tilt angle position.

  • Page 47: Ramp Parameters

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 6.12.4. Ramp Parameters Figure 6.12-4 Ramp Parameters Adjustment can be made to how fast the pan/tilt accelerates and decelerates. The start/stop sliders adjust their relative instantaneous start and stop speed. The accel/decel sliders adjust the relative length of time at which acceleration and deceleration occurs.

  • Page 48: Motor Direction

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 6.12.5. Motor Direction Figure 6.12-5 Motor Direction The pan and tilt can have their motor direction reversed causing the pan/tilt to move in the opposite direction the controller moves. The resolver can be reversed so that the angles move in the opposite direction they normally do.

  • Page 49: Speed

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 6.12.6. Speed Figure 6.12-6 Speed The relative minimum and maximum speed that the pan/tilt can move can be adjusted. Be sure not to increase the speed beyond the point where the pan/tilt cannot decelerate in time to reach a specific destination.

  • Page 50: Serial

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 6.12.7. PT Serial Figure 6.12-7 PT Serial This configuration panel allows configuration of the RS-485 identity address along with the communication timeout (in seconds) the pan/tilt will wait before assuming that it has lost communication to its controller.

  • Page 51: Camera Serial

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 6.12.8. Camera Serial Figure 6.12-8 Camera Serial This configuration panel is used to set up each attached camera’s serial configuration properties. Currently only the serial protocol (RS-232, RS-422) and the baud rate can be set.

  • Page 52: Camera Timeouts

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 6.12.9. Camera Timeouts Figure 6.12-9 Camera Timeouts Camera timeouts adjust the amount of time in milliseconds to wait before the pan/tilt returns the received data to the controller. This value must be set high enough to allow for any camera message that will be received to be fully transmitted.

  • Page 53: Lens Parameters

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 6.12.10. Lens Parameters Figure 6.12-10 Lens Parameters This configuration panel allows for the controls to an attached camera lens to be modified. Zoom and focus motor control settings are available for the lenses on both cameras. The controls allow for enabling the motor, reversing the motor, inverting the feedback reading, and controlling the minimum speed.

  • Page 54: Auxiliary Outputs

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 6.12.11. Auxiliary Outputs Figure 6.12-11 Auxiliary Outputs Auxiliary output ports can be enabled and disabled to selectively supply voltage to attached devices. Note: The auxiliary outputs are not used in the RAHD system at this time and should be disabled.

  • Page 55: Clear Preset Table

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 6.12.12. Clear Preset Table Figure 6.12-12 Clear Preset Table Press the “Clear Preset Table” to reset all presets to the center position. Copyright © Ultra Electronics USSI Columbia City, IN 46725 USA...

  • Page 56: Encoder Realignment

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 6.12.13. Encoder Realignment Figure 6.12-13 Encoder Realignment Press the “Perform Realignment” button to start the automated realignment routine on the pan/tilt. Copyright © Ultra Electronics USSI Columbia City, IN 46725 USA REV A...

  • Page 57: Heater

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 6.12.14. Heater Figure 6.12-14 Heater Shared mode turns the heater off whenever the pan/tilt is moving. Full mode allows the heater to operate while moving. The heater is not used by the RAHD system at this time and should be set off.

  • Page 58: Homing Cycle

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 6.12.15. Homing Cycle Figure 6.12-15 Homing Cycle Press the “Perform Homing Cycle” button to start the automated homing cycle realignment routine on the pan/tilt in order to determine if the alignment is off. The results will display as pass or fail once the homing cycle is complete.

  • Page 59: Device Configuration Panel

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 6.13. Device Configuration Panel 6.13.1. Controller Configuration Figure 6.13-1 Controller Configuration Check the “Invert Stick for Tilt” checkbox to set allow the pan/tilt’s tilt axis to be inverted to work similar to a flight stick.

  • Page 60: Thermal Camera Configuration

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual the current settings as power up settings will save the current zoom and focus position in the power up settings. 6.13.3. Thermal Camera Configuration Figure 6.13-3 Thermal Camera Configuration If there is a thermal camera in the system, its power up configuration can be reset by pressing the “Reset Power Up Settings”.

  • Page 61: Service And Maintenance

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 7. Service and Maintenance: Maintenance and service for this hardware is provided by Ultra Electronics and MOOG Inc. If maintenance or service is required please contact Sales and Service. Moog Inc. Customer Service...

  • Page 62: Warranty

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 8. WARRANTY Ultra Electronics USSI warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and all subsequent owners, provided a copy of the original dated bill of sale is presented when service is requested under warranty.

  • Page 63: Appendixes

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 9. Appendixes 9.1. Appendix A: Admin Mode 9.1.1. Logging into Admin Mode Certain views in the GUI interface which handle configuration can only be accessed by an administrator. If you are an administrator, have the admin password, and wish to access a configuration view, select File >...

  • Page 64: Custom Views

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 9.1.2. Custom Views You can save custom views by moving views around, opening new views, closing views, and so forth. To save a custom view, point to View > Save Custom Layout. To recall the custom view, point to View >...

  • Page 65: Appendix B: Daylight Camera

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 9.2. Appendix B: Daylight Camera  630000 pixels  Standard Sony FCB-EX980S Block Camera  26 x Optical Zoom  Low Lux, 1.0 minimum  Detect Human up to 1600 m  Recognize Human up to 800 m ...

  • Page 66: Figure 9.2-1 Daylight Camera Specifications

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual • Spherical Privacy Zone Masking Unwanted or prohibited areas within an image can be masked precisely and appropriately. If the cameras are integrated into a Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) camera system, this technology can keep masking areas interlocked with PTZ movements regardless of the camera angle.

  • Page 67: Appendix C: Visual Warning Device

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual 9.3. Appendix C: Visual Warning Device PeakBeam MBS-430-ARSMY, Serial controlled enhanced light with spider lamp support and metal connectors, enclosed in the sealed enclosure. 12,000,000 candlepower, Xenon Lamp Candlepower is a rating of light output at the source. Illuminance is the measurement of delivered light on an object at a distance and is measured in foot-candles.
  • Page 68 ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual seconds to assure reliable ignition of a cold lamp and will then go to the programmed intensity and mode. After ignition of the lamp is complete, the internal microprocessor takes control of the operation of the electronic focus, power settings and the user programmable options.

  • Page 69: Figure 9.3-1 Lamp Focus Access Points

    ® HyperSpike HS-18 RAHD Operation and Maintenance Manual Searchlight Maintenance The only maintenance required on the Maxa Beam Searchlight is to periodically clean the body with a damp cloth and to keep the front lens cover clean. Clean the front lens with window cleaner.
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