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Mod: MDM/011/M4 Rev 1
RockSpot
User Guide
October 2021
IDS GeoRadar
User Guide
QGG/2020/002
Rev. 1.1

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  • Page 1 Mod: MDM/011/M4 Rev 1 RockSpot User Guide October 2021 IDS GeoRadar User Guide QGG/2020/002 Rev. 1.1...
  • Page 2 • open pit mines and quarries • natural landslides • glaciers • snowy slopes • tailing dams. The product must not be disposed with household waste. IDS GeoRadar User Guide QGG/2020/002 Rev. 1.1...
  • Page 3 Conformity to The RockSpot sensor is granted by FCC approved, according to the Code of Federal U.S regulations. Regulations, Title 47, Chapter I, Subchapter D, Part 90, Subpart F, Private land mobile radio FCC Use limits services;...
  • Page 4 30 cm between the radiator and your body. Conformity to The RockSpot sensor is granted by ISED as a license exempt low power device, according to Canada RSS-210 Issue 10, Annex F, F.1. Operating band is 10.50-10.55 GHz, with a maximum EIRP of regulations.
  • Page 5 . Cet appareil est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements de l’ISED pour un environnement non contrôlé. L'antenne doit être installé de façon à garder une distance minimale de 30 centimètres entre la source de rayonnements et votre corps. IDS GeoRadar User Guide QGG/2020/002...
  • Page 6 Company Name: Leica Geosystems Ltd Company Number: 3177B Company Address: 1-3761 Victoria Park Ave City: Scarborough Province/State: Ontario Postal Code: M1W 3S2 Country: Canada Contact Name: Sudha Sachdeva Phone Number: +1 416 497 2463 Email: sudha.sachdeva@leicaus.com IDS GeoRadar User Guide QGG/2020/002 Rev. 1.1...
  • Page 7 Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which, if not avoided, may 1.1.9 result in minor or moderate injury. Supplementary safety information may be placed as notice message with the symbol indicated below. Note text/to keep in mind. IDS GeoRadar User Guide QGG/2020/002 Rev. 1.1...
  • Page 8 When setting-up the product, make sure that the accessories are correctly adapted, fitted, secured, and locked in position. Avoid subjecting the product to mechanical stress. NOTICE: Only IDS GeoRadar authorized technical service are entitled to repair this product. IDS GeoRadar...
  • Page 9 DANGER: Because of the risk of electrocution, it is dangerous to use poles and extensions near electrical installations such as power cables or electrical railways. 1.1.12 Precautions: IDS GeoRadar User Guide QGG/2020/002 Rev. 1.1...
  • Page 10 Inadequate securing of the working site can lead to dangerous situations, for example in traffic, on building sites, and at industrial installations. Precautions: 1.1.15 Always ensure that the working site is adequately secured. Adhere to the regulations governing safety and accident prevention and road traffic. IDS GeoRadar User Guide QGG/2020/002 Rev. 1.1...
  • Page 11 DANGER: Do not install the system in closed or indoor environments and do not point the system on individuals or animals Precautions: Install the system only in open space environment and point the radar far from individuals and animals. IDS GeoRadar User Guide QGG/2020/002 Rev. 1.1...
  • Page 12 Apply isolating or Dutch tape on the sharp-cutting edge of the metallic ties that fix the CU and SU, after HW installation. DANGER: Because of the risk of electrocution and static currents, it is dangerous to use external AC generator without proper grounding. IDS GeoRadar User Guide QGG/2020/002 Rev. 1.1...
  • Page 13 In order to operate on the internal components of the CU for maintenance purpose switch OFF the system, unplug the AC cable and insert the LockOut-TagOut (LO-TO) device (metal bar) before opening the CU IDS GeoRadar User Guide QGG/2020/002 Rev. 1.1...

  • Page 14: System Specifications

    SFE. Like any other radar device, RockSpot may be subjected to false positives (detections triggered in the absence of a real SFE or unwanted detections), and false negatives (missing detections). Moreover, in some specific conditions (weather, radar line of sight, geometry, kinematics, interferences), missing detection (false negative) of a moving object can also happen.

  • Page 15: Performance Specifications

    The suitability of using the RockSpot system for SFEs alerts to the Decision Maker must be carefully evaluated by the user against the specific scenario to be monitored. For instance, depending on the height and fall angle of the SFEs, the travel time of SFE could be too short to provide effective protection.
  • Page 16 Table 1– RockSpot detection specifications (single Survey unit configuration) RockSpot radar is able to detect single rockfalls with rock-sizes greater than 2 m at 1000 m. In the following table the approximative trend of detectable rock sizes versus the distance from the radar.
  • Page 17 Up to 2 Hz Table 2 – RockSpot tracking specifications (single Survey unit configuration) Tracking azimuth accuracy of Rockspot are highly dependent on the rock size and number (or size of the avalanche), distance, fall angle, velocity, maximum emitted power, atmospheric conditions etc.

  • Page 18: Environmental Specifications

    Can trigger up to 4 independent external activation alert devices addressed to the Decision Makeralert Remote alertalert e-mail and text-messages notifications Table 3 - RockSpot alert activation specifications 3.1.4 Environmental Specifications Parameter Value Operating Temperature -40 °C ÷ +55 °C...
  • Page 19 Canada: 10.50 – 10.55 GHz Emission bandwidth EU/USA 100 MHz Canada 50 MHz Maximum power at EU: 17 dBm the antenna USA: 31 dBm connector Canada: 23.7 dBm Antenna Gain 9 dB Equivalent Isotropic EU: 26 dBm IDS GeoRadar User Guide QGG/2020/002 Rev. 1.1...
  • Page 20 Mod: MDM/011/M4 Rev 2 Radiated Power USA: 40 dBm (EIRP) Canada: 32.7 dBm Signal modulation FMCW Certifications CE, FCC, ISED Table 5 - RockSpot radio-equipment specifications. IDS GeoRadar User Guide QGG/2020/002 Rev. 1.1...

  • Page 21: System Breakdown

    4 System Breakdown System Architecture The RockSpot system architecture is depicted in Fig. A. Fig. A- RockSpot system architecture The RockSpot system is composed by the following units (Fig. B): Control Unit, for system control and management IDS GeoRadar User Guide QGG/2020/002 Rev.
  • Page 22 Survey Unit, for data collection and real time data processing SURVEY UNIT CONTROL UNIT Fig. B – RockSpot system overview How the system is delivered The system is delivered with two main boxes (Control Unit Box; Survey Unit iCase). IDS GeoRadar...
  • Page 23 Mod: MDM/011/M4 Rev 2 Survey Unit Case Control Unit Box IDS GeoRadar User Guide QGG/2020/002 Rev. 1.1...
  • Page 24 Survey Unit (compact module enclosing the radar sensor, the camera and the GNSS) b) Mounting Brackets and metallic ties Control Unit-Survey Unit connection cable of 5m (located under the Survey Unit body). IDS GeoRadar User Guide QGG/2020/002 Rev. 1.1...
  • Page 25 3. Take the Survey Unit and put it gently on the bracket, screwing it to the metallic bracket; eventually direct the SU to the desired azimuth and tilt angles using the graduated knobs. IDS GeoRadar User Guide QGG/2020/002 Rev. 1.1...

  • Page 26: Control Unit Installation And Setup

    Apply. isolating or Dutch tape on the sharp- cutting edge of the metallic ties that fix the CU and SU, after HW installation. Make sure of the proper fixing-fastening of the SU and CU brackets IDS GeoRadar User Guide QGG/2020/002...
  • Page 27 Errore. L'origine riferimento non è stata trovata.) to the Power Connector (green arrow) an then to an external stabilized power source AC: 110VAC, 4.6A÷240 VAC, 2.3A or 12÷24 VDC, 20A (480W at least) input. IDS GeoRadar User Guide QGG/2020/002 Rev. 1.1...
  • Page 28 (for 6-7 seconds) until the CONTROL UNIT LED turns OFF. The user can access to RockSpot Controller SW running in the embedded PC through the tablet (optional). The connection between the tablet and the embedded PC is through Wi-Fi: connect the tablet to “RockSpotWIFI network”...

  • Page 29: Care And Transport

    Mod: MDM/011/M4 Rev 2 6 Care and Transport In the present section general information about ROCKSPOT system maintenance are provided. All maintenance operations need to be performed with the system stopped and disconnected from the power source. Different behavior can lead to injuries due to mechanical or electrical hazards. Particular attention must be taken in verifying the following (but not limited to): ➢...
  • Page 30 Possible limitations of a RockSpot are described below; in no way they must be intended as exhaustive. IDS GeoRadar is not liable for damages or claims of any kind, which are based on the disregard of warning messages and / or missing or incorrect actions on behalf of the user.

  • Page 31: Power Supply

    For Products which include specific “Operational” software with automatic data processing and analysis “Tools”, i.e. the ROCKSPOT system, User shall be aware that the results provided by these “Tools” may be not error free. User that completely relies on the outcomes provided by these Tools only, does it at his own risk.

  • Page 32: Data Quality

    False alarms & Missing detections Like any other radar device, RockSpot may be subjected to false positives (detections triggered in the absence of a real SFE or unwanted detections), and false negatives (missing detections). IDS GeoRadar shall not be liable in the event of such false positives and missing detection.
  • Page 33 7.1.7 GNSS coverage To properly locate and track SFE events, RockSpot requires an accurate GNSS measure of the Survey Unit position and orientation. In the absence of adequate satellite coverage, the measure provided by the integrated GNSS compass may not be sufficiently accurate and might lead to inaccurate or less accurate tracking performances than reported in the data sheet.

  • Page 34: Network Operation

    IDS GeoRadar does not assume any liability whatsoever for any consequences related to such a misuse of the output ports and hereby disclaims any and all liability related to the use of RockSpot as automatic decision-making device.

  • Page 35: Performance Limitations

    Alert activation time RockSpot system is designed to trigger an output signal as soon as possible after the SFEs. However, the activation time depends on the quality of the signal reflected by the SFE, and in some circumstances, it is not possible to guarantee the output signal activation in due time.
  • Page 36 7.2.7 SFE speed RockSpot system is designed to detect moving object over a minimum speed threshold. SFEs having a line of sight velocity under the minimum detectable speed (see data sheet) cannot be detected. IDS GeoRadar declines any liability for such missed detections.

  • Page 37: Operating Temperatures

    Ordinary Maintenance and expected service life RockSpot performances set forth in the datasheet imply that the following actions, as detailed in the user manual and explained during the training as per section Errore. L'origine riferimento non è stata trovata. (Training) (i.e. the ordinary maintenance activities) must be performed by the user.
  • Page 38 7.3.5 Machinery RockSpot system provides measurement of very wide area, the presence of machineries such as cars, trucks, shovels, etc. must be considered. These moving objects inside the system FoV may introduce false alerts, especially in areas where these machineries are present.
  • Page 39 7.3.8 External devices interference RockSpot system is designed to operate together with any other electronic device. However, the close presence of instruments that emit electromagnetic waves in the same RF operating band stated in the specifications sheet, may introduce interference signals which, in some circumstances, limit the radar detection performances.

  • Page 40: Customer Support

    For questions please, feel free to contact our Customer Support Service at the following e-mail address: GEO BU Customer Care: support.geo@idsgeoradar.com MIN BU Customer Care: support.mining@idsgeordar.com ©2020 IDS GeoRadar – Part of Hexagon www.ldsgeoradar.com IDS GeoRadar User Guide QGG/2020/002 Rev. 1.1...
  • Page 41 In this appendix the datasheet of TX and RX antennas are reported. In particular, the Elevation and Azimuth patterns are shown. It is clearly visible the typical 9 dBi gain at 0° azimuth, 0° elevation direction, both for TX and RX antennas. Figure A – TX Antenna: azimuth beam pattern IDS GeoRadar User Guide QGG/2020/002 Rev. 1.1...
  • Page 42 Mod: MDM/011/M4 Rev 2 Figure B – TX Antenna: elevation beam pattern IDS GeoRadar User Guide QGG/2020/002 Rev. 1.1...
  • Page 43 Mod: MDM/011/M4 Rev 2 Figure C – RX Antenna: azimuth beam pattern IDS GeoRadar User Guide QGG/2020/002 Rev. 1.1...
  • Page 44 Mod: MDM/011/M4 Rev 2 Figure D – RX Antenna: elevation beam pattern IDS GeoRadar User Guide QGG/2020/002 Rev. 1.1...

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