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- Page 1 GeoCue 1/13/2023 Version 1.0 TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide Compatible with LP360 version 2022.1.48 and newer. 1/13/2023...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TrueView External Power Adapter ......................25 Trueview Data Storage Devices ......................26 UMS ..............................26 Firmware Update ..........................27 Trueview 515vB Field Operations ......................28 Base Station ............................28 Pre-Flight ............................29 Disable Obstacle Avoidance ......................31 Center of Gravity (GC) Calibration ..................... 32 LED Lights ............................ - Page 3 TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide After Landing ............................ 39 Measuring GNSS Lever Arm Offsets ..................... 40 Z Offset ............................41 X Offset ............................42 Y Offset ............................43 TrueView Mission Checklist ........................44 Debug port ............................45 Debug cable ............................45 Hardware Maintenance .........................
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Page 4: About Geocue
LiDAR processing tools in North America and LP360 is the world’s most widely used tool for exploiting point cloud data. In 2014, GeoCue started a division focused on using small Unmanned Aerial Systems for high accuracy mapping. Leveraging our expertise in... -
Page 5: About Lp360 Drone
TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide ABOUT LP360 DRONE LP360 is a 64-bit Windows® desktop application used for many years by the LP360 Geospatial community for processing traditional aerial, mobile, and terrestrial tripod laser scanner data. The LP360 Drone community is the focus of this Users Guide containing the LP360 workflows for processing and exploiting TrueView, microdrones®... -
Page 6: About Trueview Reckon
Management and automatic delivery of sensor calibration files • Automatic sensor health check • Transfer of sensor Cycle data to GeoCue for technical support • Management of TrueView Points for services that are paid via a metering scheme (marked in this list with $T) •... -
Page 7: A Trueview Cycle
TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide A TRUEVIEW CYCLE All TrueView and GeoCue sensors running the latest firmware, write their various data streams to a standard file folder structure called a “Cycle” on the UMS (Universal Mass Storage). The original meaning of cycle was an on/off cycle of the sensor. It is possible to have multiple collections (flights, in the case of a drone) in a single Cycle, so it is not necessarily correct to think of Cycle as being synonymous with flight, though it is typically. -
Page 8: Fcc And Ic Compliance
Raspberry Pi,4 20953-RPI4B 2ABCB-RPI4B model B model B model B APPLANIX APX-15 Please see Please see Manufacturer Manufacturer Compliance Compliance Certificate Certificate Hesai PandarXT-32 Please see 2ASO2PANDARX Manufacturer Compliance Certificate Table 1. Radio components in the TrueView 515vB payload. 1/13/2023... -
Page 9: Notice To Users
TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide NOTICE TO USERS Warnings Read these warnings carefully before you use TrueView 515vB payload. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. Do not attempt to take apart, reassemble, or alter the TrueView 515vB payload series as it will void the warranty. -
Page 10: Disposal
TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide Do not block the cooling vents located on the right and left side of the payload. If you block the cooling vents the payload will become too hot. WARNING Disposal Do not put batteries or other electrical equipment into general waste containers. Substances in batteries are harmful to human health and the environment. -
Page 11: Trueview Hardware Integration Kit (M600)
3DIS and M600 were purchased through GeoCue, the antenna mounting plate and Ronin mount were installed by a GeoCue technician. If you purchased your M600 from a third party, you will need to install these components before using your True View system. The following steps explain how to install your True View integration kit. - Page 12 TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide d. Hex Driver – 1.5mm and 2mm. (Figure Figure 4. Hex driver. 2. On the drone, remove the 4 screws indicated below (Figure 5). These screws will be used to attach the mounting plate later, so save them for step 5.
- Page 13 TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide Figure 6. Install set screws. 4. Install the four 50mm spacers on top of the set screws (Figure Figure 7. Install spacers. 5. Line the plate up on top of the spacers. Apply Loctite to the 4 screws removed in Step 2 (Figure 8) and secure the plate to the top of the spacers.
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Page 14: Installing The Ronin Mount
TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide Installing the Ronin Mount 1. On the drone, remove the 3 screws on each leg of the stock mount (Figure 9). Keep the screws, they will be used again. Figure 9. Remove stock mount screws. - Page 15 TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide Figure 11. Rotate Legs. 4. Using the screws removed from the drone in Step 1, apply Loctite to each screw and install the mount with the red lever facing the back of the aircraft (Figure 12).
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Page 16: Trueview Hardware Integration Kit (M300)
TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide TRUEVIEW HARDWARE INTEGRATION KIT (M300) The TrueView 3DIS was designed to be used with the GeoCue TrueView Integration kit, which includes an antenna mast base and a TrueView mounting bracket for M300 with vibration dampeners. If your TrueView 3DIS and M300 were purchased through GeoCue, the antenna mast base and TrueView mounting bracket were installed by a GeoCue technician. - Page 17 TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide c. Threadlocker – Removeable Blue 242. d. (2) M3 x 0.5 - 8mm length screw e. (2) 4mm Spacer Apply Threadlocker to all screws and tighten to 5.7-inch pounds. Figure 15 shows the installation diagram.
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Page 18: Installing M300 Trueview Mounting Bracket
TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide Installing M300 TrueView Mounting Bracket g. M300 TrueView mounting bracket (Figure 16) with slanted TPU spacer (Figure attached. Figure 16. M300 TrueView bracket. h. (2) M3 x 0.5 - 10mm length screw (2) M3 Nylon Washer (2) M3 x 0.5 –... - Page 19 TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide 1. Invert the drone so the bottom is facing up. 2. Apply threadlocker to the M3 x 0.5 – 10mm length screws and install on the front two hole of the bracket and aircraft body. The M3 nylon washers go between the M300 body and the...
- Page 20 TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide 4. Apply thread locker to the M3 x 0.5 – 20mm screws and install the screw into the TrueView mounting bracket and aircraft body (Figure 18). Tighten screws with torque wrench to 5.7 inch- pounds.
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Page 21: Trueview 3Dis Installation
TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide TRUEVIEW 3DIS INSTALLATION The TrueView 3DIS mounts using a standard DJI Ronin mount on the DJI M600. The instructions below describe how to install the TrueView 410 on the M600 when you are ready to use the system to collect data. - Page 22 TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide Figure 21. TrueView payload in Ronin mount. 5. Tighten the red lever until the TrueView is tightly locked in place. 6. Loop the safety lanyard through the upper metal plate of the TrueView and around one of the...
- Page 23 TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide GNSS connector Figure 23. GNSS connector. 1. Attach the GNSS antenna cable to the TrueView unit GNSS connector (Figure 23), screw the antenna onto the antenna mount (Figure Figure Figure 26) and insert the antenna mount into the mast holder.
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Page 24: Trueview Battery
TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide TRUEVIEW BATTERY The TrueView 3DIS can be powered by its own 3200 mAh removable lithium-ion battery. The TrueView power system was designed to be standalone and does not use power from the aircraft’s power system. -
Page 25: Trueview External Power Adapter
TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide TRUEVIEW EXTERNAL POWER ADAPTER The TrueView 3DIS can also be powered by a drone specific external power adapter that replaces the battery. For the DJI M300 drone an OSDK port compatible power adapter is provided. Common connections like XT60 or XT90 power connectors can be provided upon request as custom setups for other models of drones. -
Page 26: Trueview Data Storage Devices
TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide TRUEVIEW DATA STORAGE DEVICES The TrueView UMS (Universal Mass Storage) device is the media attached to the TrueView sensor on which will be written during flight operations and system wind-down. Figure 29. USB port (left) UMS inserted into USB port (right). -
Page 27: Firmware Update
Once completed power off the drone by disconnecting the drone battery. Verification of the update: Remove the UMS storage device from the TrueView 515vB payload and insert it into the computer. Navigate to the UMS storage device drive and verify the file extensions was changed to .installed on every .mdpkg and .json file. -
Page 28: Trueview 515Vb Field Operations
TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide TRUEVIEW 515VB FIELD OPERATIONS 515vB Field Operations Base Station The TrueView 3DIS records GNSS signals during flight which will be corrected later in LP360. This type of system is known as a PPK system. Base station processing methods should be considered during the planning process because the user will need to determine how they plan to correct their flight data before collecting. -
Page 29: Pre-Flight
TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide Pre-Flight 1. Prepare the drone for flight and insert the battery into the TrueView unit (Figure 30), if not using the TrueView External Power Adapter previously installed on the drone. Note: External power module installation will vary depending on drone model. Please contact... - Page 30 TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide Figure 31. TrueView GNSS Figure 33. AV18 GNSS Figure 32. AV14 GNSS antenna on DJI M600. antenna installed on antenna installed on M300. M300. 3. Place the drone in an open area where you intend to takeoff. TrueView will need an unobstructed view of the sky.
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Page 31: Disable Obstacle Avoidance
TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide 5. Turn on the TrueView unit with the switch located in the battery compartment (Figure 39). Power switch Figure 34. TrueView power switch. 6. Close the battery compartment door and lock the latch. 7. The TrueView will now cycle through the power up procedures. -
Page 32: Center Of Gravity (Gc) Calibration
TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide Figure 35. DJI Pilot - Obstacle sensing settings menu. Center of Gravity (GC) Calibration IMPORTANT M300 Only When heavy payloads are carried on the M300 platform a center of gravity (GC) calibration must be performed there is any change to the payload. This would include if you switched from a TrueView 410 to a TrueView 515 or DJI P1 or even switch to flying without a payload. - Page 33 TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide Figure 36 DJI Pilot - Flight controller settings menu. 1/13/2023...
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Page 34: Led Lights
TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide LED Lights 1. When the power switch is turned on, the system will go through the startup procedure and all LED lights (Figure 37) will flash yellow. After a few seconds, each LED light will begin to show a sequence of colors indicating status. - Page 35 TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide Table 1 shows all the lighting sequences, LED messages, and their meanings. Table 2 shows how to interpret the symbols in the table. LED Readout Meaning No light No power, or complete to download recording...
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Page 36: Takeoff Preparation
TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide Step Action Black circle with a white outline indicates the LED status light is OFF. Starburst of any color indicates the LED status light is blinking. Speed will be indicated by “fast blink” or “slow blink”. -
Page 37: Heading Alignment Maneuver
TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide Figure 38. Multifunction button. Heading Alignment Maneuver The heading alignment maneuver needs to be done after takeoff, before flying the mission, and after the mission prior to landing for each flight. This maneuver is critical for getting accurate heading corrections for the IMU and will impact the results of the data if not performed. - Page 38 TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide backwards travel. This is needed so that when returning automatically, the drone will properly navigate to above the takeoff location before beginning its automatic descent. If you are closer than 5m, it will likely begin descending without aligning with the original takeoff location 12.
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Page 39: After Landing
TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide After Landing 1. After landing the SYS LED should be flashing yellow, indicating the system is transferring data. Do not power off the system during this time or it will interrupt the data transfer. a. If proximity mode is disabled or the aircraft does not land within 25 meters of the home point, the SYS LED will be solid green after landing. -
Page 40: Measuring Gnss Lever Arm Offsets
M600 or M300 with the GeoCue integration kit, the offsets have been preset by a GeoCue technician and should not need to be modified. If you are not using the GeoCue integration kit, or are installing it on a different aircraft, you will need to measure the offsets,... -
Page 41: Z Offset
TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide Z Offset The Z offset is the distance from the APX-15 to the GNSS antenna phase center in the up/down direction. If the GNSS antenna is above the APX-15, the offset is negative. If the antenna is below the APX-15, the offset is positive. -
Page 42: Offset
TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide X Offset The X offset is the distance from the APX-15 to the GNSS antenna, in the direction of the heading of the aircraft. If the antenna is forward of the APX 15, the X offset is positive. If the antenna is behind the APX-15, the offset is negative. -
Page 43: Y Offset
TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide Y Offset The Y offset is the distance from the APX-15 to the GNSS antenna, perpendicular to the heading of the aircraft. If you are standing behind the aircraft looking in the direction of the heading, the offset will be negative if the antenna is left of the centerline of the APX-15. -
Page 44: Trueview Mission Checklist
TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide TRUEVIEW MISSION CHECKLIST Step Action Notes Setup base station and turn ON. Check mission plan; modify if necessary. Complete a safety briefing and flight plan review with field crew. Install TrueView on drone mount. LiDAR “top hat” at the back. -
Page 45: Debug Port
Do not modify or alter the debug port in any way unless instructed to do so by GeoCue Customer Support. Debug port Figure 45. Debug port. Debug cable The debug cable is a GeoCue approved accessory to use for service or advanced configuration of the TrueView 515vB through the debug port. Figure 46. Debug cable. 1/13/2023... -
Page 46: Hardware Maintenance
TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide HARDWARE MAINTENANCE Dust Filter Your 3DIS has a built-in fan to help to cool the internal processors. A filter is needed to prevent dust from entering the system and this filter will need to be changed periodically. A spare filter is included with your sensor spare parts. -
Page 47: Faq
TrueView 515vB Hardware Users Guide a. It is advised to replace this filter with a new filter, but it can be washed and used again if you are in immediate need. Be sure it is completely dry before re-installing. Do not use a wet filter or moisture could be pulled in by the fan and cause damage to the processors. -
Page 48: Support
Product name and version number • Model and Serial Number • If your request includes problems pertaining to a specific error message, please include a screenshot of the error message. For hardware and software support contact GeoCue Customer Support: support@geocue.com 1/13/2023...
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