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  • Page 1 PAS Pod Operation Guide...
  • Page 2 You can contact Phase One Technical Support directly by creating a support case at https://support.phaseone.com/ Visit https://geospatial.phaseone.com/ for additional information. Copyright © 2022 Phase One. All Rights Reserved. Doc No. 80093000 Rev 1.0.0 PAS Pod Operation Guide 29/12/2022 Page 2 of 45...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PAS Pod Dataflow ................................13 Unboxing the PAS Pod .................................. 14 Product Identification ..............................14 PAS Pod Height Adjustment and Testing in the Office ......................... 15 Required Tools ................................. 15 Adjusting the PAS Pod Mount Ring Height ........................16 4.2.1 Adjusting the PAS Pod System Case Mount Plate Height .................
  • Page 4 Securing the Mount to the Interface Plate ........................31 Installing the PAS Pod on the Mount ..........................33 Installing the Pilot Monitor .............................. 33 Installing the Operator Monitor............................34 Connecting a PAS Pod and Mount in the Aircraft ......................34 5.8.1 Connecting PAS Pod Components ........................34 5.8.2 Powering the PAS Pod and Mount in the Aircraft ....................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    PAS Pod Operation Guide 1. Introduction 1 Introduction Scope This manual describes how to install and use the PAS Pod as follows: • Section 2 - PAS Pod Overview Section 3 - Unboxing the PAS Pod • • Section 4 - PAS Pod Height Adjustment and Testing in the Office •...

  • Page 6: Pas Pod Overview

    Note There are no user serviceable parts inside the PAS Pod or PAS Pod controller. All warranties are void if access panels are opened or cables not supplied by Phase One are connected, unless specifically instructed by Phase One personnel.

  • Page 7: Hardware

    2.1.1 PAS Pod Controller The PAS Pod Controller is the communication center, and data storage for the PAS. Based on Microsoft Windows 10, it is responsible for controlling power and communication for all ancillary systems. A preconfigured precision GNSS-Inertial (AP+ AV) is integrated in the PAS Pod controller.
  • Page 8 PAS Pod Operation Guide 2. PAS Pod Overview The following figure shows the orientation of the PAS Pod cameras (PAS Pod 880i configuration). 2.1.2.1 iXM-RS280F Camera The iXM-RS280F camera is used for the nadir. The iXM-RS280F camera head uses two BSI CMOS sensors operated through two RS90 mm Rodenstock lenses. The iXM-RS280F camera produces a geometrically accurate 284 MP central projection image.
  • Page 9 The iXM-RS150F achromatic camera provides NIR data in the spectral range of 720 nm-1000 nm. The PAS Pod iXM-150F achromatic camera is fitted with RS50 mm lens. Post processing this data in combination with the iXM-RS150F RGB data allows output imagery in IRG, RGBi or NDVI CIR format.

  • Page 10: Somag Gsm 4000 Mount

    The Applanix GNSS/IMU is comprised of the Applanix AP+ card integrated in the PAS Pod controller. The Applanix AP+ cards can be used with the following IMU models: AP+ 510 with IMU-91 ...

  • Page 11: Monitor Kit

    PAS Pod Operation Guide 2. PAS Pod Overview 2.1.6 Monitor Kit The monitor kit allows full control and flight feedback of the PAS Pod. The monitor kit consists of the following monitors: pilot monitor • operator monitor • 2.1.6.1 Pilot Monitor The 7”...

  • Page 12: Software

    Flight Pro is pre-installed on PAS Pod Controller. For detailed information on using iX Flight Pro, see the iX Flight Pro Operation Guide provided with your PAS Pod. Note To process captured images, use iX Process available from Phase One.

  • Page 13: Pas Pod Dataflow

    PAS Pod Operation Guide 2. PAS Pod Overview PAS Pod Dataflow The following table details the dataflow for the PAS Pod. Dataflow for the PAS Pod Cable Signal/Data From Protocol Description Camera Trigger Camera trigger PAS Pod Camera Analog I/O iX Flight Pro (in PAS Pod Controller) &...

  • Page 14: Unboxing The Pas Pod

    Verify that all parts were supplied according to the specific packing list for your PAS Pod. Product Identification To enable support for your PAS Pod, you must identify and record the model and serial numbers for each of the following components: •...

  • Page 15: Pas Pod Height Adjustment And Testing In The Office

    4 PAS Pod Height Adjustment and Testing in the Office This section describes how to adjust the PAS Pod mount ring height to suit your aircraft and how to test the PAS Pod in the office. Phase One recommends connecting and testing the PAS Pod 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.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Pas Pod Mount Ring Height

    1. Calculate the Total Height by measuring the distance from the top of the plate mounted on the aircraft floor to the aircraft outer skin and adding 18 cm for the mount. 2. Open the PAS Pod system case and remove the PAS Pod. 3. Loosen (but do not remove) all four vertical screws in two adjacent pairs of T-mounts on the PAS Pod mount ring.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Pas Pod System Case Mount Plate Height

    Adjusting the PAS Pod System Case Mount Plate Height After adjusting the PAS Pod mount ring height as explained in 4.2 above, you must verify that the height of the PAS Pod system case mount plate matches the PAS Pod mount ring height and adjust the system case mount plate height to the same hole number.
  • Page 18 3 from the top. 2. In the PAS Pod system case, check into which holes the shock absorber screws are inserted. 3. If height adjustment is required, perform the following: a.

  • Page 19: Connecting A Pas Pod In The Office

    Do not connect any components while the PAS power cable is connected to the PAS Pod Controller. Connecting monitor cables while the power cable is attached to the system will damage the PAS Pod Controller motherboard. To connect the PAS Pod: 1.

  • Page 20: Powering The Pas Pod And Mount In The Office

    3. Set the mount POWER SWITCH to ON. Once the PAS Pod Controller has booted, you will see the Windows 10 Desktop on both the operator and pilot monitors. The pilot monitor is an extension of the Windows desktop displayed on the operator monitor.

  • Page 21: Configuring The Pas Pod

    PAS Pod Operation Guide 4. PAS Pod Height Adjustment and Testing in the Office Configuring the PAS Pod 4.5.1 Changing Monitors Orientation To change the monitor orientation in Windows: 1. On the desktop, tap and hold for 1 second. 2. Tap Display settings.
  • Page 22 PAS Pod Operation Guide 4. PAS Pod Height Adjustment and Testing in the Office Page 22 of 45...
  • Page 23 PAS Pod Operation Guide 4. PAS Pod Height Adjustment and Testing in the Office 4. Tap the operator display (Display 2), then in Display orientation, select Landscape (flipped). 5. Tap Apply. Note Both monitors are flipped so that their cables connect to the lower part of the monitors.

  • Page 24: Changing The Mouse Pointer Color

    PAS Pod Operation Guide 4. PAS Pod Height Adjustment and Testing in the Office 4.5.2 Changing the Mouse Pointer Color To increase the mouse pointer visibility on the pilot monitor: 1. In the Windows search box, type mouse pointer c and tap Change mouse pointer color.

  • Page 25: Configuring Touch Monitors

    PAS Pod Operation Guide 4. PAS Pod Height Adjustment and Testing 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. 2. On the Display tab, tap Setup.

  • Page 26: Check Camera Firmware For Updates

    PAS Pod Operation Guide 4. PAS Pod Height Adjustment and Testing in the Office 3. Follow the instructions that appear on the monitors. 4. Tap OK. 5. Test the configuration on each monitor by tap and dragging. The blue frame created by your finger should appear only on the monitor you are touching.

  • Page 27: Configuring Gnss/Imu Parameters

    PAS Pod Operation Guide 4. PAS Pod Height Adjustment and Testing in the Office 4.5.5 Configuring GNSS/IMU Parameters Configure GNSS/IMU Parameters as described in the GNSS/IMU Configuration Guide for PAS (release pending). 4.5.6 Configuring Screen Recorder Pro Note The procedure in this section is required only if screen recording is necessary.
  • Page 28 PAS Pod Operation Guide 4. PAS Pod Height Adjustment and Testing in the Office 4. Verify that the Output Folder is set to the D:\Videos folder. If you want to remove the SSD after the flight, tap and set the Output Folder to drive D.

  • Page 29: Configuring Ix Flight Pro

    PAS Pod Operation Guide 4. PAS Pod Height Adjustment and Testing in the Office 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.

  • Page 30: Disconnecting The Pas Pod In The Office

    6. Power cables - disconnect the AC/DC adapter, PAS Pod Controller and mount. 7. If the PAS Pod is in the mount, remove it. 8. Pilot and operator monitors - disconnect cables from the monitors and from the PAS Pod Controller. 9. GPS antenna connection – disconnect.

  • Page 31: Installing The Pas Pod In The Aircraft

    5 Installing the PAS Pod in the Aircraft Note There are no user serviceable parts inside the PAS Pod or PAS Pod controller. All warranties are void if access panels are opened • or cables not supplied by Phase One are connected, unless specifically instructed by Phase One personnel.
  • Page 32 PAS Pod Operation Guide 5. Installing the PAS Pod in the Aircraft To secure the mount to the interface plate: 1. Place the mount on the interface plate with the mount switches facing forward in the direction of flight. Note You may install the SOMAG mount facing the rear of the aircraft, but it requires an additional license.

  • Page 33: Installing The Pas Pod On The Mount

    Two people are required to lift and insert the PAS Pod in the mount. • Before installing the PAS Pod in the mount, make sure that the mount vibration damping ring is clear of all cables before • lowering the PAS Pod onto the mount.

  • Page 34: Installing The Operator Monitor

    • The PAS Pod 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 Pod with a 28 VDC supply.

  • Page 35: Pas Pod Installed In Aircraft

    Black Aircraft Power Cable Pin Designation 2. Connect the PAS Pod power supply cable LEMO straight connector to the PAS Pod MAIN port (in the POWER section). To connect the mount to PAS Pod controller power supply: 1. Connect the mount power cable LEMO straight connector to the PAS Pod POWER port (in the MOUNT section).
  • Page 36 PAS Pod Operation Guide 5. Installing the PAS Pod in the Aircraft Figure 1. PAS Pod Installed in Aircraft Page 36 of 45...

  • Page 37: Recommended Flight Operation Procedure

    PAS Pod 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 37 of 45...

  • Page 38: Post Flight Operations

    PAS Pod 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 38 of 45...

  • Page 39: Disassembling The Pas Pod

    8. Mount control cable - disconnect from PAS Pod controller and from mount. 9. Pilot and operator monitors - disconnect cables from monitors and from PAS Pod Controller and remove monitors from aircraft. 10. GPS antenna connection - disconnect from PAS Pod controller.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    PAS Pod Operation Guide 9. Troubleshooting 9 Troubleshooting The following table details how to troubleshoot common PAS Pod faults. Troubleshooting PAS Pod Faults Fault Probable Cause Solutions Camera not ready. No space on SSD storage. • Change SSD storage. Change save location.

  • Page 41: Appendix A Technical Data

    PAS Pod Operation Guide Appendix A. Technical Data Appendix A Technical Data PAS Pod Weight The weight of the PAS Pod is listed in the following table: Description Connects to PAS Pod 50 kg / 110 lb SOMAG GSM 4000 Mount 29 kg / 63.9 lb...

  • Page 42: Appendix B Declarations Of Conformity

    PAS Pod Operation Guide Appendix B. Declarations of Conformity Appendix B Declarations of Conformity PAS Pod Controller Page 42 of 45...

  • Page 43: Ixm-Rs280F Camera

    PAS Pod Operation Guide Appendix B. Declarations of Conformity iXM-RS280F Camera Page 43 of 45...

  • Page 44: Ixm-Rs150F Camera

    PAS Pod Operation Guide Appendix B. Declarations of Conformity iXM-RS150F Camera Page 44 of 45...

  • Page 45: Ixm-Rs150F Achromatic Camera

    PAS Pod Operation Guide Appendix B. Declarations of Conformity iXM-RS150F Achromatic Camera Page 45 of 45...

This manual is also suitable for:

Pas pod 280Pas pod 280iPas pod 880Pas pod 880i

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