PAS 150MP MK2 Dataflow ..............................14 Unboxing the PAS 150MP MK2 ................................15 Product Identification ................................15 Assembling and Testing the PAS 150MP MK2 in the Office ....................16 Required Tools ....................................16 Assembling a Single-Band System ............................ 17 4.2.1 Securing the iXM-RS150F Camera to the Single-Band Frame ............
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Installing the PAS 150MP MK2 on the Mount........................ 41 Installing the Pilot Monitor ..............................43 Installing the Operator Monitor ............................43 Connecting a PAS 150MP MK2 and Mount in the Aircraft ..................44 5.8.1 Connecting PAS 150MP MK2 Components ....................44 5.8.2...
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PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide Table of Contents 4-Band System .................................... 56 C.2.1 SOMAG DSM 400 Mount ............................56 C.2.2 SOMAG GSM 4000 Mount ..........................59 C.2.3 GSM 4000/DSM 400 MRC X and Y Values ....................62 C.2.4 EP Values for Different Lenses .......................... 63...
PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide 1. Introduction Introduction Scope This manual describes how to install and use the PAS 150MP MK2 as follows: • Section 2 - PAS 150MP MK2 Overview • Section 3 - Unboxing the PAS 150MP MK2 •...
2. PAS 150MP MK2 Overview 2 PAS 150MP MK2 Overview The PAS 150MP MK2 is a fully integrated solution based on the iXM-RS150F camera. The aerial system comprises the camera(s), Phase One iX Controller with an integrated Applanix GNSS, IMU and SOMAG mount.
PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide 2. PAS 150MP MK2 Overview 2.1.2 iXM-RS150F Camera Head and Lenses The iXM-RS150F camera is equipped with a full-frame sensor (14,204 x 10,652 pixels), and a 3.76 micrometer pixel that enables high ground resolution from high flight altitudes. It provides large aerial coverage resulting in higher aerial survey productivity.
PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide 2. PAS 150MP MK2 Overview 2.1.4 Single-Band Frame The single-band frame enables mounting the camera and the IMU. 2.1.5 Applanix GNSS/IMU The Applanix GNSS/IMU contains a precision GNSS receiver and inertial sensor components, logging capability, and interfaces for mapping sensors and flight management systems.
The antenna is powered by the Applanix AP+ card in the iX Controller via a coaxial cable supplied with the antenna. 2.1.7 Monitor Kit The monitor kit allows full control and flight feedback of the PAS 150MP MK2. The monitor kit consists of the following monitors: • pilot monitor •...
PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide 2. PAS 150MP MK2 Overview 2.1.7.2 Operator Monitor The 15.6” operator monitor provides all required information from iX Flight Pro, ensuring the operator can control all aspects of the flight, including, run selection, camera control, and data management using the touch screen.
2.2.2 SOMAG DSM 400 Mount If you are using the 4-Band system, you must install the 4-Band PAS 150MP MK2 into a DSM 400 mount. The SOMAG DSM 400 is a high-performance gyro-stabilized platform that compensates for roll, pitch and drift movements in real-time.
2. PAS 150MP MK2 Overview Note • If you already have a GSM 4000 mount, you can install the 4-Band PAS 150MP MK2 in it with the following conditions: PAS 150MP MK2 can only operate with SOMAG GSM 4000 mounts with serial numbers 090236 and higher, or with earlier mounts that were refurbished by SOMAG to the dual communication port configuration.
PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide 2. PAS 150MP MK2 Overview 2.4 PAS 150MP MK2 Dataflow The following table details the dataflow for PAS 150MP MK2 single and 4-band systems. Dataflow for the PAS 150MP MK2 (Single and 4-Band) Cable Signal/Data...
Verify that all parts were supplied according to the specific packing list for your PAS 150MP MK2. Product Identification To enable support for your PAS 150MP MK2, you must identify and record the model and serial numbers for each of the following components: •...
This section describes how to assemble the PAS 150MP MK2 for testing in the office. Phase One recommends assembling and testing the PAS 150MP MK2 in the office prior to transporting it and installing it in the aircraft. This allows for quick installation in the aircraft with little risk of missing cables or incorrect configuration.
PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide 4. Assembling and Testing the PAS 150MP MK2 in the Office 4.2 Assembling a Single-Band System Note If you are assembling a 4-Band system, proceed to section 4.3 - Assembling a 4-Band System. 4.2.1 Securing the iXM-RS150F Camera to the Single-Band Frame 1.
PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide 4. Assembling and Testing the PAS 150MP MK2 in the Office 4.2.2 Securing the Single-Band Frame to the CSM 40 Mount (Optional) Note The single-band frame with the camera and IMU does not have to be assembled in the mount for testing.
PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide 4. Assembling and Testing the PAS 150MP MK2 in the Office 4.2.4 Securing the Lid on the Single-Band Frame 1. Secure the lid to the top of the single-band frame using 9 M4x10 screws. Tighten the screws to torque 2Nm.
Warning Do not connect any components while the PAS 150MP MK2: is connected to a power source. To connect the PAS 150MP MK2: 1. Connect all PAS 150MP MK2 components as described in the following table and figures.
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PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide 4. Assembling and Testing the PAS 150MP MK2 in the Office Order Description Connects to 73267000 for IMU data • iX Controller, IMU port IMU69, • 73273000 for IMU82/IMU91/IMU57, 0.5 m 73278000 for IMU82/IMU91/IMU57, 75098270 for IMU82/IMU91/IMU57, 0.81 m...
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PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide 4. Assembling and Testing the PAS 150MP MK2 in the Office Single-Band System and Power Connections Page 22 of 63...
Monitor and Keyboard Connections (Single and 4-Band Systems) 2. Place the antenna outside an open window in full view of the sky. 3. Proceed to section 4.4 - Powering the PAS 150MP MK2 and Mount in the Office. 4.3 Assembling a 4-Band System The 4-Band system is preassembled in a 4-band frame.
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Do not connect any components while the PAS 150MP MK2: is connected to a power source. To connect the PAS 150MP MK2 4-Band system: 1. Connect all PAS 150MP MK2 4-Band system components as described in the following table and figure. PAS 150MP MK2 4-Band System Connection Details...
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PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide 4. Assembling and Testing the PAS 150MP MK2 in the Office Order Description Connects to 73267000 for IMU data • iX Controller, IMU port IMU69, • 73273000 for IMU82/IMU91/IMU57, 0.5 m 73278000 for IMU82/IMU91/IMU57, 75098270 for IMU82/IMU91/IMU57, 0.81 m...
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PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide 4. Assembling and Testing the PAS 150MP MK2 in the Office 4-Band System and Power Connections Page 26 of 63...
To connect the PAS 150MP MK2 power supply to the PAS 150MP MK2: 1. Connect the PAS 150MP MK2 power supply to a mains power outlet in the office. 2. Connect the PAS 150MP MK2 power supply cable LEMO straight connector to the PAS 150MP MK2 28 VDC port.
PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide 4. Assembling and Testing the PAS 150MP MK2 in the Office 4.5 Configuring the System 4.5.1 Changing Pilot Monitor Orientation To change the pilot monitor orientation in Windows to portrait mode: 1. On the desktop, tap and hold for 1 second.
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PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide 4. Assembling and Testing the PAS 150MP MK2 in the Office 3. Tap the pilot display, then in Display orientation, select Portrait (flipped). Note The operator monitor should remain in Landscape (flipped) mode. Page 29 of 63...
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PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide 4. Assembling and Testing the PAS 150MP MK2 in the Office 4. Tap Apply. Page 30 of 63...
PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide 4. Assembling and Testing the PAS 150MP MK2 in the Office 4.5.2 Changing the Mouse Pointer Color To increase the mouse pointer visibility: 1. In the Windows search box, type mouse pointer c and tap Change mouse pointer color.
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PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide 4. Assembling and Testing the PAS 150MP MK2 in the Office Tap the inverted pointer color. Page 32 of 63...
PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide 4. Assembling and Testing the PAS 150MP MK2 in the Office 4.5.3 Configuring Touch Monitors 1. In the Windows search box, type calibrate and tap Calibrate the screen for pen or touch input. Page 33 of 63...
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PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide 4. Assembling and Testing the PAS 150MP MK2 in the Office 2. On the Display tab, tap Setup. 3. Follow the instructions that appear on the monitors. 4. Tap OK. Page 34 of 63...
PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide 4. Assembling and Testing the PAS 150MP MK2 in the Office 5. Test the configuration on each monitor by tapping and dragging. The blue frame created by your finger should appear only on the monitor you are touching.
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PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide 4. Assembling and Testing the PAS 150MP MK2 in the Office 2. Verify that the following icons are active (each icon has a blue circle around it): Include Cursor Include Mouse Clicks ...
PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide 4. Assembling and Testing the PAS 150MP MK2 in the Office 5. Tap Record | Stop. 6. Tap minimize. 4.5.7 Configuring iX Flight Pro 1. In iX Flight Pro, configure System Settings and Camera Settings as described in the iX Flight Pro Operation Guide.
PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide 4. Assembling and Testing the PAS 150MP MK2 in the Office 4.5.9 Configuring Lever Arms 4.5.9.1 Introduction Photogrammetric solutions require accurate camera 6DOF data when the image is captured. Position 3D is measured by the GNSS at the antenna location. The 3 angular DOF are measured by the IMU at the IMU measurement center.
5. PAS Power cable - disconnect from the iX Controller and mount. 6. If the single-band or 4-band frame is in the mount, remove the frame. 7. Pilot and operator monitors - disconnect cables from the monitors and from the PAS 150MP MK2 Controller.
Section 4 - Assembling and Testing the PAS 150MP MK2 in the Office. • Installation of the PAS 150MP MK2 in an aircraft must be performed by certified personnel. Required Tools The following tools are required to install the system in the aircraft: •...
• Before installing the PAS 150MP MK2 into the mount, make sure that the mount is clear of all cables before lowering the PAS 150MP MK2 onto the mount.
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3 x M8-20 screws, as shown in the following figure: To install the PAS 150MP MK2 on the mount: 1. Carefully lower the PAS 150MP MK2 into the center cavity while making sure that there is enough vertical space between the camera lenses and the aircraft optical glass hatch.
PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide 5. Installing the PAS 150MP MK2 in the Aircraft 5.6 Installing the Pilot Monitor 1. Mount the pilot monitor. A suggested method is using a proper mount with a suction cup. Installing the Operator Monitor 1.
Warning • The PAS 150MP MK2 Controller has been tested and certified for connection to a 28 VDC power supply. Installation on aircraft with other power supplies is not recommended unless special measures are taken to provide the PAS 150MP MK2 with a 28 VDC supply.
2. On the iX Controller, push the AUXILIARY circuit breaker and confirm that the green LED comes on. 3. Set the mount POWER SWITCH to ON. 5.9 PAS 150MP MK2 Installed in Aircraft The following figure shows a PAS 150MP MK2 installed and connected in an aircraft. PAS 150MP MK2 Installed in Aircraft Page 45 of 63...
PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide 6. Recommended Flight Operation Procedure 6 Recommended Flight Operation Procedure 1. Follow the recommended flight operation procedure as described in the iX Flight Pro Operation Guide. Page 46 of 63...
PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide 7. Post Flight Operations 7 Post Flight Operations 1. Follow the recommended post flight operations as described in the iX Flight Pro Operation Guide. Page 47 of 63...
4. Power switch on aircraft switches panel - verify off. 5. PAS Power cable - disconnect from aircraft power outlet, iX Controller and mount. 6. Pilot and operator monitors - disconnect cables from monitors and from PAS 150MP MK2 Controller and remove monitors from aircraft.
PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide 9. Troubleshooting 9 Troubleshooting The following table details how to troubleshoot common PAS 150MP MK2 faults. Troubleshooting PAS 150MP MK2 Faults Fault Probable Cause Solutions Camera not ready. No space on SSD storage. • Change SSD storage.
PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide Appendix A. Technical Data Appendix A Technical Data PAS 150MP MK2 Weight A.1.1 Single-Band System Description Weight iXM-RS150F camera (excluding lens) 1 kg / 2.2 lb Single-band frame 0.67 kg/1.5 lb iX Controller 6.3 kg / 13.9 lb SOMAG CSM 40 Mount 5.2 kg / 11.5 lb...
Appendix C Calculating Lever Arms Single-Band System C.1.1 General Use the following figure to calculate all three the lever arms for a PAS 150MP MK2 single-band system inserted in a SOMAG CSM 40 mount as follows: • MRC to IMU measurement center: Z [m] =-(42 + C + A) / 1000 •...
PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide Appendix C. Calculating Lever Arms C.1.2 EP Values for Different Lenses Page 55 of 63...
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PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide Appendix C. Calculating Lever Arms 4-Band System C.2.1 SOMAG DSM 400 Mount C.2.1.1 General Use the following table and the figures in this section to calculate all three the lever arms for a PAS 150MP MK2 4-band system inserted in a SOMAG DSM 400 mount.
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PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide Appendix C. Calculating Lever Arms C.2.1.2 MRC Values (Z) to IMU and Antenna Equation 1 - MRC Values to IMU Measurement Center: Z [m] = -(72.4 + 145 + A) / 1000 Equation 2 - MRC Values to antenna: Z [m] = -(IMU hat mark to antenna (mm) + B + 145 + 72.4) / 1000...
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PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide Appendix C. Calculating Lever Arms C.2.1.3 MRC Values (Z) to Cameras Equation 3 - MRC Values to RGB EP: Z [m] = -(72.4 + 145 + A) / 1000 Equation 4 - MRC Values to NIR EP: Z [m] = -(IMU hat mark to antenna (mm) + B + 145 + 72.4) / 1000...
PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide Appendix C. Calculating Lever Arms C.2.2 SOMAG GSM 4000 Mount C.2.2.1 General Use the following table and the figures in this section to calculate all three the lever arms for a PAS 150MP MK2 4-band system inserted in a SOMAG GSM 4000 mount.
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PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide Appendix C. Calculating Lever Arms C.2.2.2 MRC Values (Z) to IMU and Antenna Equation 5 - MRC Values to IMU Measurement Center: Z [m] = -(31.1 + 10 + 145 + A) / 1000 Equation 6 - MRC Values to Antenna: Z [m] = -(IMU hat mark to antenna [mm] + B + 145 + 10 + 31.1) / 1000...
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PAS 150MP MK2 Operation Guide Appendix C. Calculating Lever Arms C.2.2.3 MRC Values (Z) to Cameras Equation 7 - MRC Values to RGB EP: Z [m] = (EP{RGB} + 112 – 10 - 31.1) / 1000 Equation 8 - MRC Values to NIR EP: Z [m] = (EP{NIR} + 112 –...