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Summary of Contents for Trueview 435vB
- Page 1 GeoCue 7/27/2023 Version 1.0 TrueView 435vB Hardware User Guide Compatible with LP360 version 2022.1.48 and newer.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Overview............................... 10 System items ............................ 10 Product Specifications ........................10 Technical Specifications ........................11 TrueView Hardware Integration Kit (M600) ..................12 Installing the Top Plate ........................12 Installing the Ronin Mount ......................15 TrueView Hardware Integration Kit (M300) ....................17 Installing the Antenna Mast Base ....................17 Installing M300 TrueView Mounting Bracket .................. - Page 3 TrueView 435vB Hardware User Guide LED Lights ............................35 Takeoff Preparation .......................... 37 Multifunction Button ......................... 37 Heading Alignment Maneuver ......................38 After Landing ............................ 40 Debug Port and Cable ........................... 41 Lever Arm Adjustment ........................42 Measuring GNSS Lever Arm Offsets ....................43 Z Offset ............................
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Page 4: About Geocue
Loki, our plug-and-play PPK direct positioning system, and now our TrueView LiDAR/Imagery fusion (3DIS) sensors. To learn more, visit www.geocue.com. -
Page 5: About Lp360 Drone
Cycle for field QC checks. This is also the license that should be purchased for delivery with LP360 Explorer Packages provided to end users so they can make full use of the TrueView 3DIS point cloud and photos, plus any derivative products you generate for them. -
Page 6: About Trueview Reckon
LAS data. • TrueView EVO 3DIS, formerly named TrueView EVO – This is equivalent to LP360 Advanced with the addition of the TrueView workflow tools. It is limited to product areas of no more than 10 km of LAS data. -
Page 7: A Trueview Cycle
UMS. The SCF contains information on the calibration parameters of all components for each TrueView system and is used by LP360 to process TrueView data. The latest calibration file for each sensor is stored on the TrueView Reckon portal. -
Page 8: Fcc And Ic Compliance
Raspberry Pi,4 Raspberry Pi,4 20953-RPI4B 2ABCB-RPI4B model B model B APPLANIX APX-15 /20 Please see Please see Manufacturer Manufacturer Compliance Compliance Certificate Certificate Hesai PandarXT Please see 2ASO2PANDARX Manufacturer Compliance Certificate Table 1. Radio components in the TrueView 435vB payload. 7/27/2023... -
Page 9: Notice To Users
NOTICE TO USERS Warnings Read these warnings carefully before you use TrueView 435vB payload series. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. Do not attempt to take apart, reassemble, or alter the TrueView 435vB payload as it will void the warranty. -
Page 10: Disposal
TrueView 435vB Hardware User 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: Overview
TrueView 435vB Hardware User Guide OVERVIEW System items Item Quantity TrueView 435vB payload Travel case (1) (2) 32GB UMS flash drive (Only use the UMS flash drives provided by GeoCue) AV18 GPS antenna Debug cable TrueView payload internal battery RRC battery charger... -
Page 12: Technical Specifications
TrueView 435vB Hardware User Guide Technical Specifications Specification Value LiDAR + imagery Data Collection Laser Scanner Hesai Pandar XT-32 LiDAR Beams/Returns 16/2 LiDAR Range – Usable 80 m @ 20% reflectivity Pulse Repetition Rate 640 kHz Cross-track Field of View(FOV)/Combined 120°... -
Page 13: Trueview Hardware Integration Kit (M600)
TrueView 435vB Hardware User Guide TRUEVIEW HARDWARE INTEGRATION KIT (M600) The True View 3DIS was designed to be used with the GeoCue True View Integration kit, which includes an antenna mounting plate and a DJI Ronin gimbal mount with vibration dampeners. If your True View 3DIS and M600 were purchased through GeoCue, the antenna mounting plate and Ronin mount were installed by a GeoCue technician. -
Page 14: Figure 4. Hex Driver
TrueView 435vB Hardware User Guide d. Hex Driver – 1.5mm and 2mm. (Figure 4) 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 15: Figure 6. Install Set Screws
TrueView 435vB Hardware User 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 and secure the plate to the top of the spacers. -
Page 16: Installing The Ronin Mount
TrueView 435vB Hardware User 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 17: Figure 11. Rotate Legs
TrueView 435vB Hardware User 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). -
Page 18: Trueview Hardware Integration Kit (M300)
TrueView 435vB Hardware User 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 19: Figure 15
TrueView 435vB Hardware User Guide c. Threadlocker – Removeable Blue 242. d. (2) M3 x 0.5 - 8mm length screw e. (2) 4mm Spacer 2. Apply Threadlocker to all screws and tighten to 5.7-inch pounds. Figure 15 shows the installation diagram. -
Page 20: Installing M300 Trueview Mounting Bracket
TrueView 435vB Hardware User Guide Installing M300 TrueView Mounting Bracket g. M300 TrueView mounting bracket (Figure 16) with slanted TPU spacer (Figure 18) 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 21: Figure 17
(Figure 17). Tighten screws with torque wrench using 5.7 inch-pounds of torque. Figure 17. 3. Place TPU spacers between the bottom of the aircraft and the TrueView bracket. The angle of the spacers will match the aircraft body (Figure 18). -
Page 22: Figure 18
TrueView 435vB Hardware User 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. -
Page 23: Trueview 3Dis Installation
3. Align TrueView so that the battery compartment is facing forward on the drone and the laser scanner is towards the back. 4. From the back of the drone, lift the TrueView up to the mount from the left side and slide the TrueView mount into the Ronin mount (Figure 20). -
Page 24: 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 bars of the payload mount and close the safety lanyard (Figure 22). -
Page 25: Figure 23. Gnss Connector
TrueView 435vB Hardware User 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 24., Figure 25, Figure 26) and insert the antenna mount into the mast holder. -
Page 26: Trueview Battery
This ensures that TrueView does not interfere with critical flight functions. You can expect to get about 90 minutes from each battery under normal conditions, but cold temperatures can significantly reduce battery life. -
Page 27: Trueview External Power Adapter
TrueView 435vB Hardware User 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 28: Trueview Data Storage Devices
TrueView 435vB Hardware User 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 29: 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 435vB 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 30: Trueview 435Vb Field Operations
TRUEVIEW 435VB 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 31: Pre-Flight
It is very important to make sure the battery is sufficient charged before every flight. WARNING 2. Lift all antennas up and if using the foldable GNSS TrueView antenna, tighten the nut (Figure 31). If using the square tubing mast, insert the mast into the mast port and press until... -
Page 32: Figure 31. Trueview Gnss Antenna On Dji M600
M300. M300. 3. Place the drone in an open area where you intend to takeoff. TrueView will need an unobstructed view of the sky. Avoid placing the drone near large metal objects such as buildings or vehicles to avoid signal disturbance. -
Page 33: Disable Obstacle Avoidance
Disable Obstacle Avoidance IMPORTANT M300 Only The integration of the TrueView 3DIS system will cause disruption to the M300’s built-in obstacle avoidance detection systems. If these systems are not disabled, they can cause erratic and potentially dangerous behavior including loss of control of the drone. To disable obstacle avoidance, perform the following steps: 1. -
Page 34: Center Of Gravity (Gc) Calibration
This would include if you switched from a TrueView 410 to a TrueView 435 or DJI P1 or even switch to flying without a payload. The aircraft must be in flight and hovering to start the calibration. -
Page 35: Figure 36 Dji Pilot - Flight Controller Settings Menu
TrueView 435vB Hardware User Guide Figure 36 DJI Pilot - Flight controller settings menu. 7/27/2023... -
Page 36: Led Lights
TrueView 435vB Hardware User Guide LED Lights 1. When the power switch is turned on, the system will go through the startup procedure and all LED lights (Error! Reference source not found.) will flash yellow. After a few seconds, each LED light will begin to show a sequence of colors indicating status. -
Page 37: Table 5. Status Led Chart
TrueView 435vB Hardware User Guide Table 5 shows all the lighting sequences, LED messages, and their meanings. Table 6 shows how to interpret the symbols in the table. LED Readout Meaning No light No power, or complete to download recording... -
Page 38: Takeoff Preparation
TrueView 435vB Hardware User 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 39: Heading Alignment Maneuver
TrueView 435vB Hardware User 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 40: Figure 39. Heading Alignment Maneuver
TrueView 435vB Hardware User Guide Speeds beyond 12-14 m/s may yield poorer results. NOTE 9. Fly the mission you have planned. 10. At the end of the mission allow the drone to return to home, but do not let it descend, a final heading alignment maneuver needs to be done. -
Page 41: After Landing
TrueView LED controller box until the system LED changes from solid green to flashing yellow. 2. The flashing yellow light indicates the TrueView is writing data to the drive. Be sure not to power off the TrueView or remove the drive during this period. -
Page 42: Debug Port And Cable
Do not modify or alter the debug port in any way unless instructed to do so by GeoCue Customer Support. WARNING Debug port Figure 40. Debug port. The debug cable is a GeoCue approved accessory to use for service or advanced configuration of the TrueView 435vB through the debug port. Figure 41. Debug cable. 7/27/2023... -
Page 43: Lever Arm Adjustment
TrueView 435vB Hardware User Guide Lever Arm Adjustment The supplied debug cable is a RJ-45 Ethernet to MQ-172 Ethernet adapter cable. If your laptop does not have RJ-45 Ethernet connection, a USB-to-RJ-45 adapter will be required. If you require more... -
Page 44: Measuring Gnss Lever Arm Offsets
TrueView 435vB Hardware User Guide Measuring GNSS Lever Arm Offsets To accurately position your LIDAR data, the position from the GNSS antenna must be transferred to the onboard positioning system. This is done by using lever arm offsets. If your system is mounted on an M600 or M300 with the GeoCue integration kit, the offsets have been preset by a GeoCue technician and should not need to be modified. -
Page 45: Z Offset
TrueView 435vB Hardware User 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 46: Offset
TrueView 435vB Hardware User 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 47: Y Offset
APX-15. The offset will be positive if the antenna is to the right of the centerline of the APX-15. The APX-15 is aligned with the centerline of the 435vB... -
Page 48: Trueview Mission Checklist
After landing, turn off drone. Verify SYS light is flashing white (transferring data). Monitor the TrueView SYS LED; flashing white means data is being copied to UMS; solid white data copy is complete. Wait for solid white to go to next step. -
Page 49: Hardware Maintenance
TrueView 435vB Hardware User 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 50: Faq
Dual frequency L1/L2 o Ability to transform the observation file to the RINEX format • Question - Which GNSS Constellations are used by the True View TrueView 3DIS? Answer - The Position and Orientation System (POS) and supplied GNSS antenna simultaneously supports:... -
Page 51: Support
TrueView 435vB Hardware User Guide SUPPORT Our searchable support knowledge base contains information on workflows, tips, hints, and probable resolutions to error messages or commonly encountered situations. https://support.geocue.com/ Normal support business hours are Monday - Friday, 8 AM — 5 PM USA Central Time. -
Page 52: List Of Tables
TrueView 435vB Hardware User Guide LIST OF TABLES Table 1. Radio components in the TrueView 435vB payload..............7 Table 2. List of system items......................... 10 Table 3. List of product specifications....................10 Table 4. List of technical specifications....................11 Table 5. - Page 53 Figure 29. USB port (left) UMS inserted into USB port (right)............... 27 Figure 30. Insert TrueView battery......................30 Figure 31. TrueView GNSS antenna on DJI M600.................. 31 Figure 32. AV14 GNSS antenna installed on M300................31 Figure 33.
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