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PAS Pana
Operation Guide
Version: 1.1
Date: November 10, 2023

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  • Page 1 PAS Pana Operation Guide Version: 1.1 Date: November 10, 2023...
  • 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 © 2023 Phase One. All Rights Reserved. Doc No. 80113000 Rev 1.1 PAS Pana Operation Guide 10/11/2023 Page 2 of 50...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PAS Pana Dataflow ................................13 Unboxing the PAS Pana ................................14 Product Identification ..............................14 PAS Pana Height Adjustment and Testing in the Office ....................... 15 Adjusting the PAS Pana Mount Ring Height ........................16 4.1.1 Adjusting the PAS Pana System Case Mount Plate Height ................18 Connecting a PAS Pana in the Office ..........................
  • Page 4 Removing the SSD Drive Carrier ............................43 Inserting the SSD Drive Carrier ............................44 Replacing SSD Drives ................................ 44 Appendix C Connecting the PAS Pana – Operator Monitor Cable to the Monitor ................ 46 Appendix D Declarations of Conformity ............................48 PAS Pana Controller ................................. 48 iXM-RS150F Camera ................................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Section 9 - Troubleshooting • Appendix A - Technical Data • Appendix B - Data Storage Management • Appendix C - Connecting the PAS Pana – Operator Monitor Cable to the Monitor • Appendix D - Declarations of Conformity Applicable Documents Item Manual...

  • Page 6: Pas Pana Overview

    Authority regulations in the country of aircraft registration and operation. A Supplemental Type Certificate or Minor Change may be required. PAS Pana is a derivative of the PAS Pod family of products. The PAS Pana utilizes five RGB cameras and two NIR cameras to maximize swath coverage.

  • Page 7: Hardware

    2.1.1 PAS Pana Controller The PAS Pana 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 Pana Controller.
  • Page 8 PAS Pana Operation Guide 2. PAS Pana Overview The following figure shows the orientation of the PAS Pana cameras. 2.1.2.1 iXM-RS150F Camera The iXM-RS150F camera is equipped with a full-frame sensor (14,204 x 10,652 pixels), using 3.76-micron pixel technology that enables high ground resolution from high flight altitudes.

  • Page 9: Somag Gsm 4000 Mount

    Post processing this data in combination with the iXM-RS150F RGB data allows output imagery as IRG/RGBi CIR products or NDVI. 2.1.3 SOMAG GSM 4000 Mount The PAS Pana is mounted on a SOMAG GSM 4000 mount, a hydraulic gimbal containing four cylinders and two servo pumps. Note •...

  • Page 10: Applanix Gnss/Imu

    The Applanix GNSS/IMU is comprised of the Applanix AP+ card located in the PAS Pana Controller and the IMU-57. The Applanix GNSS is configured and managed via a browser-based application supported by the Applanix AP+ card. You can access the application through the shortcut on the PAS Pana Controller software taskbar.
  • Page 11 PAS Pana Operation Guide 2. PAS Pana Overview 2.1.6.1 Pilot Monitor The 7” pilot monitor provides all flight information from iX Flight Pro (see section 2.2.1 - iX Flight Pro), ensuring that the pilot has all required information to conduct a successful survey mission. The touch screen allows the pilot to perform several quick-access operations in iX Flight Pro (map display, zoom, line selection).

  • Page 12: Software

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

  • Page 13: Pas Pana Dataflow

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

  • Page 14: Unboxing The Pas Pana

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

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

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

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Pas Pana Mount Ring Height

    18 cm for the mount. 2. Open the PAS Pana system case and remove the PAS Pana. 3. Loosen (but do not remove) all four vertical screws in two adjacent pairs of T-mounts on the PAS Pana mount ring.
  • Page 17 PAS Pana mount ring. 5. Taking into account the Total Height you calculated in Step 1 above, adjust the PAS Pana mount ring height to the nearest hole that matches this height. Make sure to align the mount ring to same hole on each of the four vertical rails.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Pas Pana System Case Mount Plate Height

    Adjusting the PAS Pana System Case Mount Plate Height After adjusting the PAS Pana mount ring height as explained in 4.1 above, you must verify that the height of the PAS Pana system case mount plate matches the PAS Pana mount ring height and adjust the system case mount plate height to the same hole number.

  • Page 19: Connecting A Pas Pana In The Office

    Warning Do not connect any components while the PAS Pana is connected to a power source. Connecting monitor cables while the power cable is attached to the system will damage the PAS Pana Controller motherboard. 4.2.1 Connecting PAS Pana Components To connect the PAS Pana: 1.
  • Page 20 PAS Pana Operation Guide 4. PAS Pana Height Adjustment and Testing in the Office Order Description Connects to Antenna cable (supplied with PAS Pana Controller GNSS port. antenna) Note Place the antenna outside an open window in full view of the sky.

  • Page 21: Powering The Pas Pana And Mount In The Office

    2. On the PAS Pana Controller, push the CONTROLLER pushbutton. 3. Set the mount POWER SWITCH to ON. Once the PAS Pana Controller has booted, you will see the Windows 10 Desktop on both the operator and pilot monitors. Note The pilot monitor is an extended desktop as defined under Multiple displays in Windows Display Settings.

  • Page 22: Configuring The Pas Pana

    PAS Pana Operation Guide 4. PAS Pana Height Adjustment and Testing in the Office Configuring the PAS Pana Note All display settings (monitor orientation and touch) are relevant to the specific set of monitors attached to the system. These settings are Windows properties not controlled by Phase One software.
  • Page 23 PAS Pana Operation Guide 4. PAS Pana Height Adjustment and Testing in the Office 3. Tap display 1 (pilot monitor), then in Display orientation, select Portrait (flipped). 4. Tap Keep changes. 5. Tap display 2 (operator monitor), then in Display orientation, select Landscape (flipped).

  • Page 24: Changing The Mouse Pointer Color

    PAS Pana Operation Guide 4. PAS Pana Height Adjustment and Testing in the Office 6. Tap Keep changes. 4.4.2 Changing the Mouse Pointer Color Usually, the operator controls the mouse. In order for the operator to see the pointer on the pilot display, it needs to be enlarged.

  • Page 25: Configuring Touch Monitors

    PAS Pana Operation Guide 4. PAS Pana Height Adjustment and Testing in the Office 2. Tap the inverted pointer color. 4.4.3 Configuring Touch Monitors 1. In the Windows search box, type calibrate and tap Calibrate the screen for pen or touch input.
  • Page 26 PAS Pana Operation Guide 4. PAS Pana Height Adjustment and Testing in the Office 2. On the Display tab, tap Setup. 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: Check Camera Firmware For Updates

    PAS Pana Operation Guide 4. PAS Pana Height Adjustment and Testing in the Office 4.4.4 Check Camera Firmware for Updates The latest firmware and instructions on how to upgrade firmware is available at: https://www.phaseone.com/download- categories/ixm-firmware/. Warning Update each camera individually.
  • Page 28 PAS Pana Operation Guide 4. PAS Pana Height Adjustment and Testing in the Office 4. Verify that the Output Folder is set to the D:\Videos folder. To change: a. Tap b. Navigate to D:\Videos. c. Tap Select Folder. 5. Tap Record | Stop.

  • Page 29: Configuring Ix Flight Pro

    PAS Pana Operation Guide 4. PAS Pana Height Adjustment and Testing in the Office 6. Tap minimize. 4.4.7 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 Pana In The Office

    6. Power cables - disconnect from PAS Pana Controller and between PAS Pana Controller and mount. 7. Control cable – disconnect from the PAS Pana Controller and mount. 8. Pilot and operator monitors - disconnect cables from the monitors and from the PAS Pana Controller. 9. GPS antenna connection – disconnect.

  • Page 31: Installing The Pas Pana In The Aircraft

    • There are no user serviceable parts inside the PAS Pana or PAS Pana 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: Securing The Mount To The Interface Plate

    Manual. • When installing the PAS Pana in the aircraft, take extra care that the camera lenses does not make contact with any objects. • Make sure the mount ring height is properly adjusted so that the pod does not come into contact with the hatch glass of pressurized aircraft.

  • Page 33: Installing The Pas Pana On The Mount

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

  • Page 34: Installing The Pilot Monitor

    5. Installing the PAS Pana in the Aircraft To secure the PAS Pana to the mount: 1. Secure the PAS Pana to the mount using 5 x M8 screws with a length of 20 mm. 2. Tighten the bolts to 40 Nm torque.

  • Page 35: Connecting A Pas Pana And Mount In The Aircraft

    • The PAS Pana 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 Pana with a 28 VDC supply.

  • Page 36: Pas Pana Installed In Aircraft

    PAS Pana Operation Guide 5. Installing the PAS Pana in the Aircraft PAS Pana Installed in Aircraft Figure 1 shows the complete PAS Pana installed and connected. Figure 1. PAS Pana Installed in Aircraft Page 36 of 50...

  • Page 37: Recommended Flight Operation Procedure

    PAS Pana 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 50...

  • Page 38: Post Flight Operations

    PAS Pana 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 50...

  • Page 39: Disassembling The Pas Pana

    15. Perform any other changes required to return aircraft to regular approved configuration. Note For information on transferring the SSD from the PAS Pana Controller to the processing computer, see Appendix B - Data Storage Management. Page 39 of 50...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

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

  • Page 41: Appendix A Technical Data

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

  • Page 42: Appendix B Data Storage Management

    Data Storage Management Disk Management The PAS Pana Controller storage consists of three SSD drive bay frames that contain removable carriers with SATA SSDs that store the captured images. Each carrier holds two 4 TB SSDs. The carrier front panel contains the following LEDs:...

  • Page 43: Removing The Ssd Drive Carrier

    Removing the SSD Drive Carrier An additional frame is provided with the PAS Pana Controller. This frame should be installed in a computer used for post-flight processing. You can then transfer the carrier with its SSD drives between the PAS Pana Controller and the processing computer.

  • Page 44: Inserting The Ssd Drive Carrier

    Replacing SSD Drives The PAS Pana Controller is factory provided with two 1 TB SSD drives installed in a removable carrier. You can replace the SSDs as required. To achieve optimal performance, both SSDs should have a high writing speed (>500 MB/S).
  • Page 45 7. Replace the SSD(s) in the carrier. 8. Secure the SSD(s) to the carrier. 9. Slide the cover back on to the carrier and secure it with the cover screws. 10. Insert the carrier into the PAS Pana Controller. Page 45 of 50...

  • Page 46: Appendix C Connecting The Pas Pana - Operator Monitor Cable To The Monitor

    If the operator monitor cable is not connected to the operator monitor, perform the procedure in this appendix. The PAS Pana – Operator Monitor Cable is connected to the operator monitor through the cable bracket on the rear of the monitor.
  • Page 47 PAS Pana Operation Guide Appendix C. Connecting the PAS Pana – Operator Monitor Cable to the Monitor 4. Insert the iX Controller - Operator Monitor cable into the cable bracket and connect the following connectors:  HDMI  Cable bracket ...

  • Page 48: Appendix D Declarations Of Conformity

    PAS Pana Operation Guide Appendix D. Declarations of Conformity Appendix D Declarations of Conformity PAS Pana Controller Page 48 of 50...

  • Page 49: Ixm-Rs150F Camera

    PAS Pana Operation Guide Appendix D. Declarations of Conformity iXM-RS150F Camera Page 49 of 50...

  • Page 50: Ixm-Rs150F Achromatic Camera

    PAS Pana Operation Guide Appendix D. Declarations of Conformity iXM-RS150F Achromatic Camera Page 50 of 50...

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