ADVANCED MINING TECHNOLOGIES PTY. LTD. COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM ® CAS-CAM/RF Operating Instructions 18 June 2010 Issue E © ADVANCED MINING TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD A.B.N. 76 060 418 859 All copyrights in this document and any accompanying drawings, data sheets or other documents shall remain the exclusive property of ADVANCED MINING TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD and shall not be disclosed by the recipient to third persons without the written consent of the company.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions Dear Customer Thank-you for purchasing the CAS-CAM/RF® system. We strongly suggest that you note the listed Precautions and carefully study the Operating Instructions before attempting to operate the CAS-CAM/RF® system. Document Number: Issue: CAS-CAM_RF Operating Instructions (with FCC precautions)_18June2010.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions Table of Contents 1 PRECAUTIONS...........................................................................................................11 1.1 Certifications .............................................................................................................11 1.2 Operation ...................................................................................................................11 1.3 Installation ........................
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 5.2.3 6 Operating Instructions Stationary Object / Mobile Plant & Equipment / Test Station Detection Zone .....36 COLLISION AVOIDANCE APPLICATIONS ...............................................................37 6.1 Heavy Vehicle (HV) to Heavy Vehicle (HV) collision avoidance ............................37 6.2 Heavy Vehicle (HV) to Light Vehicle (LV) collision avoidance ..............................37 6.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 9.5.2 Operating Instructions Dash Alarm Unit (PROD0211) ............................................................................60 9.6 Test Station (TS) System (PROD0241).....................................................................61 9.6.1 Test Station Unit (PROD0251)............................................................................61 9.6.2 Dash Alarm Unit (PROD0211) ............................................................................
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 10.4.1.3 Alarm Process .............................................................................................74 10.4.1.4 Alarm Specifications ....................................................................................74 10.4.2 Power On/Off ...................................................................................................74 10.5 Test Station (TS) Unit .............................................................
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 12.6.11 Operating Instructions Auto Cycle.....................................................................................................80 12.7 Front RF Unit Settings .........................................................................................80 12.8 Rear RF Unit Settings ..........................................................................................80 12.9 Reversing Siren Disable on Heavy Vehicle ................................
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 15.5 Personnel Tag (PT) Unit ......................................................................................91 15.5.1 Operational Care..............................................................................................91 15.5.2 Pre-Operation Inspection .................................................................................91 15.5.3 Startup Inspection ...................................................................
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 21.9 Mobile Plant & Equipment System (PROD0225) .............................................117 21.10 22 Operating Instructions Personnel Tag .................................................................................................118 WARRANTY INFORMATION.................................................................................119 22.1 Warranty ......................................................................................................
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Figure 33: Figure 34: Figure 30: Figure 31: Operating Instructions Dash Alarm Unit – Front Panel Layout ............................................................62 Dash Alarm Unit – Rear Panel Layout .............................................................62 Display Unit – Default Screen Layout ..............................................................64 Display Unit – Summary of Keypad Functions.................................................
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 1 Operating Instructions PRECAUTIONS Please read these precautions carefully before you operate the CAS-CAM/RF® system. 1.1 Certifications This equipment has been independently tested and found to comply with the following standards: • AS/NZS3548 ‘Electro-magnetic Compatibility for Information technology Equipment’ (CISPR22, EN55022), Class A, C-tick Mark Supplier Code Number N11443 • AS/NZS 4268.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® • • Operating Instructions primary means of notifying drivers of potential collisions. Consult the AMT Service Agent if you wish to adjust the alarm sound levels to suit the ambient noise levels of the particular installation. Additionally for the above reason, the Light Vehicle Dash Alarm Unit and Mobile Plant & Equipment Dash Alarm Unit must not be disconnected during normal operation.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 2 Operating Instructions SYSTEM OVERVIEW 2.1 Introduction Since the advent of large mining trucks there has been an ongoing problem with collisions resulting from poor external vision and limited maneuverability. This has resulted in a very high incidence of accidents where large mining trucks collide with other vehicles, items of plant and occasionally people.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions Figure 1: Typical Visibility Map for a Large Haul Truck (QMITAB 1998) 2.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions vehicle detection data in ‘real-time’ back to the mine central monitoring station / Dispatch as a safety-audit-trail for operator compliance monitoring. Document Number: Issue: CAS-CAM_RF Operating Instructions (with FCC precautions)_18June2010.
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Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® • Features Coded object classes and unique ID • codes (i.e. Heavy Vehicle (HV), Light Vehicle (LV), Stationary Object (SO) Personnel Tag (PT), Test Station (TS)) • • • • • Programmable multiple detection ranges • from 0 – 80 m (accuracy of +/- 20%).
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® • Features Heavy Vehicle RF Unit eliminates the • need for noisy reversing sirens when other ‘AT RISK’ objects are protected with RF tags. • • Localised System compared Distributed Wide Area Network with • • • Document Number: Issue: Operating Instructions Benefits Reduced noise emissions in particular when operating near residential areas (i.e. improves license to operate and compliance with environmental noise emission regulations).
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 3 Operating Instructions BASIC SYSTEM OPERATION The CAS technology offers significant benefits in the safety and productivity of both surface and underground mining operations by eliminating Heavy Vehicle blind spots using a combination of high-resolution colour cameras and automatic object detection using active Radio Frequency (RF) tagging of ‘AT RISK’ objects / personnel.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 4 Operating Instructions SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 4.1 Overview Figure 2: System Function Diagram The CAS-CAM/RF® system consists of Radio Frequency (RF) Tags for each person, Light Vehicle, Heavy Vehicle and other items of value. The Heavy Vehicle also has high quality colour video cameras and a high definition colour LCD video Display Unit.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions The system can be purchased with the following options: • Video Only system for enhanced vision applications: CAS-CAM® • RF Only system for automatic object detection: CAS-RF® • Video & RF systems (vision & object detection): CAS-CAM/RF® A Video only system (CAS-CAM®) or RF only system (CAS-RF®) can be easily upgraded for full Collision Avoidance System capability (CAS-CAM/RF®) as both technologies can be seamlessly integrated with each other.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® • • • • • • • • Operating Instructions Resolution: 380 TV lines Viewing angle: 123 degrees horizontal and 91 degrees vertical (153 degrees diagonal) (narrower viewing angles are available on request) Minimum illumination: 0.03 lux / F1.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® • • • • • • • • • • • • • Operating Instructions User programmable camera functions include: DIM (brightness) Installer mode functions programmable via a Laptop PC using RS-232 interface include: Channel Settings (6 camera channels maximum), Camera Titles (8 characters maximum), Camera Brightness (1-5), Camera Colour (1-5), Camera Mirror (on/off), Camera enabled (yes/no), Camera Auto Cycling (off, 2s, 4s, 6s, 8s, 10s), Keypad Tone (yes/no), Auto Switch to Reverse
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions Figure 5: Heavy Vehicle Expansion Unit (PROD0161) The Heavy Vehicle Expansion Unit provides the ability to easily expand the number of cameras and RF Units from the standard 2 channels supported by the Display Unit up to a maximum of 6 channels.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 4.2.4 Operating Instructions Front / Rear RF Unit (PROD0239 / PROD0169) Figure 6: Heavy Vehicle (HV) RF Unit (Front – PROD0239 / Rear – PROD0169) The Heavy Vehicle (HV) RF Unit is available in both Front and Rear models for mounting at the front and rear of the vehicle respectively.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® • • • • Operating Instructions Input power provided from Display Unit or Expansion Unit Up to two units can be connected directly to Display Unit camera channels or additional 4 units connected via the Expansion Unit. Can multi-drop RF Units with camera connected directly to RF Unit (e.g. Front + Left Side RF Units, Rear + Right Side RF Units).
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 4.3 Light Vehicle (LV) System (with integral beacon) (PROD0246) The Light Vehicle (LV) System (with integral beacon) comprises of an RF unit integrated into a Light Vehicle Unit (Rotating Beacon) (Figure 7) as commonly used at open cut mine sites, which is normally fitted to the roof of a Light Vehicle.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions Figure 7: Light Vehicle (LV) System – Light Vehicle Unit (PROD0209) Figure 8: Light Vehicle (LV) System – Dash Alarm Unit (PROD0211) Document Number: Issue: CAS-CAM_RF Operating Instructions (with FCC precautions)_18June2010.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 4.4 Light Vehicle (LV) System (with external beacon option) (PROD0294) The Light Vehicle (LV) System (with external beacon option) comprises of an RF unit (Figure 9Figure 7) which is normally fitted to the roof of a Light Vehicle.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions Figure 9: Light Vehicle (LV) System – Light Vehicle RF Unit (with external beacon option) (PROD0295) Figure 10: Light Vehicle (LV) System – Dash Alarm Unit (PROD0211) Document Number: Issue: CAS-CAM_RF Operating Instructions (with FCC precautions)_18June2010.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 4.5 Stationary Object (SO) System (PROD0210) The Stationary Object (SO) System is an identical design to the Light Vehicle (LV) System (Figure 7), however, is coded as a Stationary Object (SO). The unit would normally be mounted on fixed plant / equipment / obstacles that are prone to being damaged by Heavy Vehicles.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions Features: • RF Transceiver integrated into small, lightweight sealed enclosure • Mounts onto safety vest and can be removed for battery charging • audible alarm and vibration alarm when within the programmed detection range of either a Heavy Vehicle (HV) (in-gear) or Test Station (TS) • Powered from rechargeable batteries • Low power RF transceiver operating in LIPD class license for unlicensed bands • Digital RF data transmission with full er
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 4.8 Test Station (TS) System (PROD0241) A Stationary Object (SO) Unit can be configured internally as a Test Station object type (TS) for in-field testing of all mobile CAS tagged object types (e.g. Heavy Vehicle, Light Vehicle, Stationary Object, Personnel Tags). Test Stations are designed to be alarmed by and trigger alarms on all object types.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 5 Operating Instructions SYSTEM OPERATION 5.1 General The Heavy Vehicle will detect any tagged object within a pre-designated Detection Zone that can be programmed at the time of installation. The RF tags transmit an identification code that is deciphered by the Heavy Vehicle RF unit(s) and is classified into various object classes, i.e. Light Vehicle (LV), Personnel Tag (PT), Stationary Object (SO), other Heavy Vehicle (HV) or Test Station (TS).
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 5.2 Programmable Detection Zones Each RF tagged object has programmable Detection Zones as follows: 5.2.1 Heavy Vehicle Detection Zones Fully programmable detection zones and audible alarms for different object types (e.g. HV, LV, SO, PT, TS) based on range (0-80m), vehicle gear status (i.e. forward, reverse, park), detection location (i.e. front or rear or sides) and vehicle speed.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 5.2.2 Operating Instructions Light Vehicle Detection Zone Single Programmable Detection Zone Radius programmable from 0- 80 m Figure 13 – Light Vehicle Object Detection Zone Document Number: Issue: CAS-CAM_RF Operating Instructions (with FCC precautions)_18June2010.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 5.2.3 Operating Instructions Stationary Object / Mobile Plant & Equipment / Test Station Detection Zone Single Programmable Detection Zone Radius programmable from 0- 80 m Figure 14 – Stationary Object / Mobile Plant & Equipment / Test Station Detection Zone Document Number: Issue: CAS-CAM_RF Operating Instructions (with FCC precautions)_18June2010.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 6 Operating Instructions COLLISION AVOIDANCE APPLICATIONS Mine site collision avoidance applications for the CAS-CAM/RF® system are unlimited and would typically cover: 6.1 Heavy Vehicle (HV) to Heavy Vehicle (HV) collision avoidance (e.g.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 6.3 Dragline / Shovel to Cleanup Dozer / Trailing Cable Handling Vehicle / Dump Truck collision avoidance Vehicles remote to the Dragline / Shovel are damaged during swing cycles due to vehicles being located in blind spots within the swing radius. The AMT CAS-CAM/RF® system alerts all vehicle drivers to each other’s presence (within a programmed detection range = swing radius + safety margin) using both audible & visual alarms.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 6.6 Heavy Vehicle to other RF tagged Vehicles Collision Avoidance Due to Driver Fatigue General fatigue management: the Heavy Vehicle Display Unit can be programmed as a fatigue-monitoring unit where periodic alarms need to be actioned within a specified response time.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 6.8 Additional Benefits from Camera Only installations (CASCAM®) Heavy Vehicle Reversing Operations – side view cameras provide a wider field of view than existing side view mirrors, offering greatly improved visibility and awareness of surroundings. Rear View camera eliminates known rear blind spots that have directly attributed to fatalities in the surface mining industry.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions operation. Hence, the risk of collision is further reduced using the Automatic Object Detection capability of the RF tagging (CAS-RF®), thereby offering a high level of protection and redundancy in a complete standalone package.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 7 Operating Instructions TYPICAL COLLISION AVOIDANCE SCENARIOS 7.1 General Typical collision avoidance scenarios for an open-cut mine site include operation between moving vehicles on haul roads, loading and dump sites, around high-wall and various bench levels and around other mine site obstacles such as buildings, plant and equipment etc.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Scenario 3 Operating Instructions AMT CAS Solutions Comments Procedure for LV to call HV on radio for permission to overtake. HV receives LV Identification Code on Display Unit for positive confirmation before granting approval for LV to overtake. Provides Positive Identification (ID) for radio confirmation.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Scenario 7 HV approaching roadwork Scenario 8 Operating Instructions AMT CAS Solutions Comments Approaching HV receives audible & visual alarm when within programmed range of Grader in gear. Grader would receive audible and visual alarm when approaching HV in gear is detected within the programmed detection range. Grader automatically switches to Rear Camera for blind spot vision when 'AT-RISK' objects are detected within the programmed detection range.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Scenario 9 Outside berm Scenario 10 Centre berm CAS Scenario Solutions 2005 Scenario 11 Operating Instructions AMT CAS Solutions Comments Guidance Laser System (GLS) used to ensure HV's remain in programmed corridors on haul road. Typical corridors include: 1) Close to Edge, 2) Safe, 3) Warning, 4) Danger. Voice & Visual Alarms generated in Operator's Cabin when moving outside 'Safe' corridor.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Scenario 13 Following Same lanes Scenario 14 Reversing Operating Instructions AMT CAS Solutions Comments HV getting too close to HV in front would receive an audible & visual alarm based on distance and speed differential. Different Alarms can be programmed based on speed & distance to cover both the 'Queuing' and 'Haul Road At Speed' scenarios. HV to HV alarming is two-way. Different HV alarm ranges possible for different object types (e.g.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Scenario 15 Multiple reversing HV Operating Instructions AMT CAS Solutions Comments Reversing HV's receive audible & visual alarm when within programmed detection range of another reversing or stationary HV. HV's automatically switch to Rear Camera for blind spot vision on both reverse gear or when 'AT-RISK' objects are detected at the rear. HV to HV alarming is two-way. Different HV alarm ranges possible for different object types (e.g.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 8 Operating Instructions APPLICATIONS The superior quality video imaging, RF tagging capability and rugged construction make the CAS-CAM/RF® system an ideal package in assisting the prevention of collisions with plant, equipment or personnel for a variety of Heavy Vehicles.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 9 Operating Instructions NAME AND FUNCTION OF PARTS 9.1 Heavy Vehicle (HV) System 9.1.1 Display Unit (PROD0119) Front Panel Items 1. Keypad – controls screen power, switches camera channels and operator functions 2. Display - 6.4” colour TFT LCD monitor for displaying camera images, RF tagging alarms and function text 3.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions Rear Panel Items 1. EXT I/O – External Input/Output connector, including Power Input (12-way panel plug) and Fuse (2A, 20mm x 5mm slow blow) 2. CH1 – Channel 1 connector (6-way panel socket) and Fuse (0.5A, 20mm x 5mm slow blow) 3. CH2 – Channel 2 connector (6-way panel socket) and Fuse (0.5A, 20mm x 5mm slow blow) 4. RS232 – serial communications port connector (DB-9 panel socket) 5.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 9.1.2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Operating Instructions Camera Unit (PROD0118) Weatherproof camera housing Camera Window – requires manual cleaning for quality vision Adjustable mounting bracket Window air purge inlet (client option) Electrical connector (6-way panel plug) Figure 17: Camera Unit - Layout Document Number: Issue: CAS-CAM_RF Operating Instructions (with FCC precautions)_18June2010.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 9.1.3 Operating Instructions Expansion Unit (PROD0161) 1. POWER – Power Input (10-30VDC, 50W max.) 2. INPUT POWER FUSE (5A, 20mm x 5mm slow blow) 3. RS232 – serial communications port connector (DB-9 panel socket) 4. CAN – CAN Bus Interface (DB-9 panel socket) 5. CH3 – Channel 3 connector (6-way panel socket) 6. CH4 – Channel 4 connector (6-way panel socket) 7. CH5 – Channel 5 connector (6-way panel socket) 8. CH6 – Channel 6 connector (6-way panel socket) 9.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 9.1.4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 9.2 Light Vehicle (LV) System (with integral beacon) (PROD0246) 9.2.1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Light Vehicle Unit (PROD0209) Rotating Beacon Beacon lens cover (optional colours) External Input/Output connector, including Power Input (12-way panel plug) Antenna Mounting Base Figure 20: Light Vehicle Unit – Layout Document Number: Issue: CAS-CAM_RF Operating Instructions (with FCC precautions)_18June2010.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 9.2.2 Operating Instructions Dash Alarm Unit (PROD0211) Front Panel Items 1. Power Indicator (green) 2. Alarm Indicator (red) 3. Audible Alarm Figure 21: Dash Alarm Unit – Front Panel Layout Rear Panel Items 4. External Input/Output connector, including Power Input (5-way panel subminiature DIN socket) 5.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 9.3 Light Vehicle (LV) System (with external beacon option) (PROD0294) 9.3.1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 9.3.2 Operating Instructions Dash Alarm Unit (PROD0211) Front Panel Items 1. Power Indicator (green) 2. Alarm Indicator (red) 3. Audible Alarm Figure 24: Dash Alarm Unit – Front Panel Layout Rear Panel Items 4. External Input/Output connector, including Power Input (5-way panel subminiature DIN socket) 5.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 9.4 Stationary Object (SO) System (PROD0210) 9.4.1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Stationary Object Unit (PROD0212) Rotating Beacon Beacon lens cover (optional colours) External Input/Output connector, including Power Input (12-way panel plug) Antenna Mounting Base Figure 26: Stationary Object Unit – Layout Document Number: Issue: CAS-CAM_RF Operating Instructions (with FCC precautions)_18June2010.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 9.4.2 Operating Instructions Dash Alarm Unit (PROD0211) Front Panel Items 1. Power Indicator (green) 2. Alarm Indicator (red) 3. Audible Alarm Figure 27: Dash Alarm Unit – Front Panel Layout Rear Panel Items 4. External Input/Output connector, including Power Input (5-way panel subminiature DIN socket) 5.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 9.5 Mobile Plant & Equipment (HV) System (PROD0225) 9.5.1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Mobile Plant & Equipment Unit (PROD0250) Rotating Beacon Beacon lens cover (optional colours) External Input/Output connector, including Power Input (12-way panel plug) Antenna Mounting Base Figure 29: Mobile Plant & Equipment Unit – Layout Document Number: Issue: CAS-CAM_RF Operating Instructions (with FCC precautions)_18June2010.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 9.5.2 Operating Instructions Dash Alarm Unit (PROD0211) Front Panel Items 1. Power Indicator (green) 2. Alarm Indicator (red) 3. Audible Alarm Figure 30: Dash Alarm Unit – Front Panel Layout Rear Panel Items 4. External Input/Output connector, including Power Input (5-way panel subminiature DIN socket) 5.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 9.6 Test Station (TS) System (PROD0241) 9.6.1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Test Station Unit (PROD0251) Rotating Beacon Beacon lens cover (optional colours) External Input/Output connector, including Power Input (12-way panel plug) Antenna Mounting Base Figure 32: Test Station Unit – Layout Document Number: Issue: CAS-CAM_RF Operating Instructions (with FCC precautions)_18June2010.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 9.6.2 Operating Instructions Dash Alarm Unit (PROD0211) Front Panel Items 1. Power Indicator (green) 2. Alarm Indicator (red) 3. Audible Alarm Figure 33: Dash Alarm Unit – Front Panel Layout Rear Panel Items 4. External Input/Output connector, including Power Input (5-way panel subminiature DIN socket) 5.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 9.7 Personnel Tag (PT) Unit (under development) Refer to section 4.7 for overview. Document Number: Issue: CAS-CAM_RF Operating Instructions (with FCC precautions)_18June2010.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 10 BASIC FUNCTIONS 10.1 Heavy Vehicle Display Unit 8.1.1 Screen Layout The Default Screen layout is as follows: Figure 35: Display Unit – Default Screen Layout 1. Video Display of current camera selected (6 cameras maximum) 2. Type and Number of FRONT Objects detected using RF tagging option (CAS-RF®) (HV = Heavy Vehicle, LV = Light Vehicle, SO = Stationary Object, PT = Personnel Tag, TS = Test Station) 3.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 10.1.1 Operating Instructions Power On/Off To switch ON the video screen, press the ‘●’ key. The Default screen will then appear. To switch OFF the video screen, press the ‘●’ key again (OFF). When CAS-CAM/RF® is fitted to a Heavy Vehicle, the power to the video screen can be programmed to automatically switch OFF after a predetermined time period when the vehicle is neither in forward or reverse gear (i.e.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 10.1.4 Operating Instructions Changing Camera Settings Programmable camera settings for each individual camera include: Colour, Mirror mode and Camera Enable. These settings are not accessible by the operator and are programmed at the time of installation using a laptop PC. These settings are saved during power down and are automatically restored at power on. 10.1.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions Auto Cycling is paused when either the operator manually selects a camera or automatic camera switching is activated on gear changes or with RF front / rear detections. Press the ‘CYCLE’ key to resume Auto Cycling. Disabling Auto Cycling Disabling the Auto Cycle function is only programmable at the time of installation using a laptop PC. This function setting is saved during power down and is automatically restored at power on. 10.1.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 10.1.11 RF Detections and Alarms 10.1.11.1 Alarm Display The top two lines of the Heavy Vehicle Display Unit are reserved as the alarm display for both FRONT and REAR RF detections (refer to Figure 35). This relies on the Heavy Vehicle being fitted with the CAS-RF® option where RF Units are fitted to either the REAR only or FRONT and REAR of the vehicle for automatic object detection.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® • • • • • Operating Instructions A new object detected is highlighted by blinking the text and enabling the audible alarm (if programmed) The audible alarm will only silence when either the Operator presses the ‘CONFIRM’ key or when the object originally detected moves out of the Detection Range Only active detections are shown on the Display Unit screen (i.e. blank Display when there are no detections) Alarms are generated on high risk changes only (i.e.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 10.1.11.8 Alarm Specifications Alarm Conditions: Alarm Modes: Alarm Zones: Alarm Output: Alarm Tones: Alarm Cancellation: 1. New object(s) move into HV Detection Zone(s) 2. Object(s) in HV Detection Zone when HV re-engages gear 1. Reverse Gear • Fully programmable Front & Rear & Side detection ranges & audible alarms for different object types (e.g.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 10.2 Light Vehicle (LV) System 10.2.1 RF Detections and Alarms 10.2.1.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 10.2.1.4 Operating Instructions Alarm Specifications Alarm Conditions: Alarm Zones: Alarm Output: Alarm Tones: Alarm Cancellation: HV (in gear) or TS detected within LV programmed Detection Zone Single programmable Detection Zone Flashing beacon on roof (optional), dash-mount audible alarm and flashing alarm indicator High rate pulsed tone on initial HV (in gear) or TS detection, changes after 3 seconds to low rate pulsed tone upon continuous HV or TS detection.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 10.3 Stationary Object (SO) Unit 10.3.1 RF Detections and Alarms 10.3.1.1 Alarm Components The Stationary Object Unit comprises of the following alarm components: Rotating Beacon Unit • Identical to LV Rotating Beacon Unit • Mounted on Stationary Object requiring protection from Heavy Vehicles • Activated (flashing) when HV (in gear) or TS is detected within the SO Detection Zone • Provides HV driver with visual confirmation 10.3.1.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 10.4 Mobile Plant & Equipment (HV) Unit 10.4.1 RF Detections and Alarms 10.4.1.1 Alarm Components The Mobile Plant & Equipment Unit comprises of the following alarm components: Rotating Beacon Unit • Identical to LV Rotating Beacon Unit • Mounted on Mobile Plant & Equipment Unit • Activated (flashing) when either HV (in gear), LV or TS is detected within the programmed Detection Zone • Provides HV driver with visual confirmation 10.4.1.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 10.5 Test Station (TS) Unit 10.5.1 RF Detections and Alarms 10.5.1.1 Alarm Components The Test Station Unit comprises of the following alarm components: Rotating Beacon Unit • Identical to LV Rotating Beacon Unit • Mounted near vehicle traffic areas (e.g.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 10.6 Personnel Tag (PT) Unit 10.6.1 RF Detections and Alarms 10.6.1.1 Alarm Components Note: The Personnel Tag Unit is under development and the following information is preliminary only and subject to change. The Personnel Tag Unit comprises of the following alarm components: Safety Vest Version • Audible & Vibrating battery alarm • Alarm activated when HV (in gear) or TS detected within the PT Detection Zone 10.6.1.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 10.6.3 Operating Instructions Battery Low The battery voltage is monitored and when it falls to a ‘battery low’ condition, a battery low alarm is generated warning the user to recharge the battery pack. The battery low alarm is distinct to the CAS detection alarm and continues until the battery reaches a flat condition or is recharged. 10.6.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 11 HEAVY VEHICLE FUNCTIONS DISPLAY Operating Instructions UNIT - MENU 11.1 Boot-Up Screen The following boot-up screen will appear for approximately 5 seconds after initial power ON or after performing a Display Reset function (refer to section 10.1.9): ADVANCED MINING TECHNOLOGIES COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM CAS-CAM/RF® SOFTXXXX-Y ID 10003 SOFTXXXX-Y = Software Part Number - Issue ID = Display Unit Identification (ID) Number (5 digits) 11.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 11.3 Heavy Vehicle Display Unit – Diagnostic Menu The following basic Diagnostic Menu is available to the User for in-field monitoring of the CAS-RF® tags under the direction of the AMT Service Agent: RECORDS 1 PRK ID LEVEL TYPE 21 1.41 2 1.00.047 STAT DIR 0 1 BACK To enter the DIAGNOSTICS MENU, press the ∎ and ⇩ keys simultaneously. To exit the DIAGNOSTICS MENU, press the ‘BACK’ key to return to the ‘Default’ Menu.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions DIR = Gear Direction 0 = Reverse 1 = Forward 2 = Park / Neutral 12 OTHER FUNCTIONS The following Functions are not accessible by the operator and need to be programmed by the installer using a PC connected to the Display Unit RS-232 communications interface. Refer to section 13 “Installer Mode Settings” for function settings and refer to the CASCAM/RF® Installation Manual for detailed function descriptions and programming details.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 12.10 Operating Instructions Heavy Vehicle Maintenance Mode In order to disable alarms on all object types in the proximity of a Heavy Vehicle during maintenance work, the Heavy Vehicle can be set to ‘Maintenance Mode’. This mode disables all detections and alarms on both the Heavy Vehicle and all tagged objects within the Heavy Vehicle Detection Zone(s).
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 13 INSTALLER MODE SETTINGS The CAS-CAM/RF® equipment contains programmable system settings that can only be configured at either the factory at the time of order or by an AMT Service Agent. These system settings are not accessible by the user. Software setting changes require the use of a laptop PC with RS-232 interface running the CAS-CAM/RF® Installer Mode Software.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® • • • • • • Operating Instructions HVR (Forward Gear) – audible (on, off), range (0-80m) HVF (Forward Gear) – audible (on, off), range (0-80m) LV (Forward Gear) – audible (on, off), range (0-80m) SO (Forward Gear) – audible (on, off), range (0-80m) PT (Forward Gear) – audible (on, off), range (0-80m) TS (Forward Gear) – audible (on, off), range (0-80m) REAR RF UNIT settings • RF Unit Enable (yes, no) • • • • • • HVR (Reverse Gear) – audible (on, off), range (0-80
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® • Operating Instructions Range (0 – 80m) Test Station (TS) Settings • Range (0 – 80m) Details on performing changes to installer Mode Settings are contained within the CASCAM/RF® Installation Manual and are only to be conducted by an AMT Service Agent. Document Number: Issue: CAS-CAM_RF Operating Instructions (with FCC precautions)_18June2010.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 14 SYSTEM CALIBRATION & TESTING The following equipment is required for the initial calibration and ongoing in-service testing of the CAS-CAM/RF® Equipment. A brief overview is only given for general understanding by the user. 14.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 15 CARE AND MAINTENANCE The following care and maintenance activities should be conducted to ensure the reliable and safe operation of the CAS-CAM/RF® equipment. Note that there are no serviceable parts located inside the equipment enclosures. Refer servicing to an AMT Service Agent. 15.1 Heavy Vehicle (HV) System 15.1.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® • • When operating at night-time, check that the DIM function has set to minimum brightness (refer to section 10.1.8 for details). Check automatic camera switching operation on gear selection (if programmed at time of installation). 15.1.4 • Operational Checks Drive past the Test Station (TS) and verify detection on the Heavy Vehicle Display Unit (TS code) and the activation of the Test Station rotating beacon. 15.1.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 15.2 Light Vehicle (LV) System 15.2.1 • • • • Operational Care To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the Dash Alarm Unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the electrical equipment enclosures. There are no user serviceable parts located inside the equipment items.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 15.3 Stationary Object (SO) Unit 15.3.1 • Operational Care To avoid electrical shock, do not open the electrical equipment enclosures. There are no user serviceable parts located inside the equipment items. 15.3.2 Maintenance Requirements Monthly Checks • Check that the antenna is securely screwed onto the Rotating Beacon Unit enclosure and located in the upright position.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 15.4.4 • Operating Instructions Operational Checks Drive past the Test Station (TS) and verify detection on the Dash Alarm unit (warble tone) and roof mounted Rotating Beacon (if fitted - verify beacon operation using Test Station mirror). The Test Station rotating beacon should also switch on when the Mobile Plant & Equipment Unit enters the programmed Detection Zone. 15.4.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 15.5 Personnel Tag (PT) Unit 15.5.1 • • The visual / audible alarm contained within the Personnel Tag Unit must not be obstructed with foreign objects in order to reduce alarm output levels as this is the primary means of notifying personnel of potential collisions with Heavy Vehicles. Charge or replace battery pack when ‘battery low’ alarm is ON. 15.5.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 16 TROUBLESHOOTING 16.1 Overview If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest AMT approved Installer or Service Agent. 16.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Error Message Possible Cause Hardware Defaults Flash memory problem – Restored User settings replaced with hardware defaults Saving Settings, Verify Flash memory problem Failure User System Settings – Flash memory problem – Restoring Backup User System Settings Defaults restored with Backup Defaults Backup System Flash memory problem – Settings – Restoring Backup System Settings Emergency Defaults restored with Emergency Defaults User Switching Settings Flash memory
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 16.3 Diagnostic Tables 16.3.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Symptom Possible Cause HEAVY VEHICLE (HV) Unit No automatic camera Function not programmed switching on gearing Faulty Gear Detection Poor quality camera image at night No CAS-RF® Detections when HV is within the Detection Zone of other tagged objects (i.e. HV, LV, SO, PT, TS) Lighting level too low (<= 0.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Symptom Possible Cause HEAVY VEHICLE (HV) Unit Pulsed Audible Alarm Normal operation – indicates that a new object has moved into the programmed Detection Zone (Front / Rear). Object type text and location (Front or Rear) flashes on Display Unit until the user presses the ‘CONFIRM’ key to verify that the new object has been visually confirmed using the cameras and cancels the alarm.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 16.3.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Symptom Possible Cause LIGHT VEHICLE (LV) Unit External Beacon rotating Blown lamp but lamp is OFF Pulsed Dash Alarm (high rate) when inside HV Detection Zone Operating Instructions Corrective Action Replace lamp (12V, 55W) Warning: isolate power from the beacon by disconnecting the external connector before removing the lamp cover in order to replace a globe, as the beacon may start revolving without warning when a Heavy Vehicle is within the Light Vehicle Detec
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 16.3.3 Stationary Object (SO) Diagnostic Table Symptom Possible Cause STATIONARY OBJECT (SO) Unit No external Rotating Rotating Beacon not Beacon Alarm when within connected HV (in gear) or TS Loss of power Detection Zone.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 16.3.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Symptom Possible Cause Mobile Plant & Equipment (MPE) Unit External Beacon rotating Blown lamp but lamp is OFF Operating Instructions Corrective Action Replace lamp (12V, 55W) Warning: isolate power from the beacon by disconnecting the external connector before removing the lamp cover in order to replace a globe, as the beacon may start revolving without warning when a Heavy Vehicle is within the Light Vehicle Detection Zone.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 16.3.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 16.3.6 Operating Instructions Test Station (TS) Diagnostic Table Symptom TEST STATION (TS) Unit No TS Rotating Beacon Alarm when within the Detection Zone of other tagged objects (i.e.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Document Number: Issue: Operating Instructions CAS-CAM_RF Operating Instructions (with FCC precautions)_18June2010.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 17 FAULT REPORTING On all occasions where a fault is observed on the equipment, the details and corrective action taken should be reported on the “Fault Report Sheet” as detailed in Appendix 1. The following details the recommended procedure for reporting faults: 1. For an observed fault, record the details on the Fault Report Sheet. 2. Attempt to rectify the fault as per the instructions in section 16 ‘Troubleshooting’ and send a copy to AMT.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 19 CONFIGURATION OPTIONS Option Vehicle Identification • CAS Data Logging / Safety • • Audit Trail • Non-Beacon Light Vehicle RF • Unit • Blind Side RF Units (LHS & • RHS) • Alarming Speed based on Vehicle • • Road Junction Warning System • Benefits Positive confirmation of ‘AT-RISK’ objects being detected. HV operator can make specific radio call for confirmation before moving from start-up or approving LV to overtake.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 20 PART NUMBERS Refer to the AMT CAS-CAM/RF® System Supply Brochure and Spare Parts Catalogue. Document Number: Issue: CAS-CAM_RF Operating Instructions (with FCC precautions)_18June2010.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 21 SPECIFICATIONS Note: All dimensions in mm 21.1 Display Unit (PROD0119) Display Resolution Active Area Dot Pitch Back Light Video Signal Power Source Power Consumption Response Time Contrast Ratio Brightness LCD Lamp Life Viewing Angle Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Humidity Protection Rating Overall Dimension Weight Connectors Sun Visor Keypad Functions Document Number: Issue: 6.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Menu Functions • (settings saved during power down) Note: * Installation Functions – • configured at time of installation using laptop PC programming software. Not User programmable.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Output Signals • • • Fuses Document Number: Issue: • • • • • Operating Instructions Camera Unit power (12 VDC, 200mA ea.) – CH 1-2 RS-485 comms bus (for connection to Expansion Unit & Camera / RF Units) Vehicle Reverse Alarm circuit switched contact (voltage free contact, N.O.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 21.2 Camera Unit (PROD0118) Image Sensor Chip Size CCD Total Pixels Scanning System 1/3” CCD Image Sensor 6.0 mm (W) x 4.96 mm (H) 500 (W) x 582 (H) 625 Lines (PAL) 50 fields/sec Sync System Minimum Illumination Resolution Field of View Internal 0.03 Lux at F1.2 380 TV Lines 123 degrees Horizontal & 91 degrees Vertical (153 degrees Diagonal). Narrower field of views available on request.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 21.3 Expansion Unit (PROD0161) Power Source Power Consumption Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Humidity Protection Rating Overall Dimension Weight Connectors Input Signals DC 10V – 30V (ripple 0.5 Vp-p max.) 50 W max. 0°C - 60°C -20°C - 60°C 85 % RH max. 85 % RH max. IP 54 rated enclosure 204 mm (W) x 70 mm (H) x 150 mm (D) 1.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 21.4 Heavy Vehicle Front RF Unit (PROD0239) & Rear RF Unit (PROD0169) Power Source Power Consumption Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Humidity Protection Rating Overall Dimension Weight Connectors Input / Output Signals Document Number: Issue: DC 12V +/- 10% (powered from either the Heavy Vehicle Display Unit or Expansion Unit) 3W maximum 0°C - 60°C -20°C - 60°C 85 % RH max. 85 % RH max.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 21.5 Light Vehicle System (with integral beacon) (PROD0246) Power Source Power Consumption Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Humidity Protection Rating Overall Dimension Weight Connectors Input Signals Output Signals Fuse Document Number: Issue: DC 12V +/- 10% (powered from Light Vehicle electrical distribution board (via battery) with inline 7.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 21.6 Light Vehicle System (with external beacon option) (PROD0294) Power Source Power Consumption Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Humidity Protection Rating Overall Dimension Weight Connectors Input Signals Output Signals Fuse Document Number: Issue: DC 12V +/- 10% (powered from Light Vehicle electrical distribution board (via battery) with inline 7.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 21.7 Stationary Object System (PROD0210) Power Source Power Consumption Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Humidity Protection Rating Overall Dimension Weight Connectors Input Signals Output Signals Fuse Mounting Options Document Number: Issue: DC 12V +/- 10% (powered from suitable external 12VDC power source via fused circuit – e.g.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Document Number: Issue: Operating Instructions CAS-CAM_RF Operating Instructions (with FCC precautions)_18June2010.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 21.8 Test Station System (PROD0241) Power Source Power Consumption Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Humidity Protection Rating Overall Dimension Weight Connectors Input Signals Output Signals Fuse Mounting Options Document Number: Issue: DC 12V +/- 10% (powered from suitable external 12VDC power source via fused circuit – e.g.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 21.9 Mobile Plant & Equipment System (PROD0225) Power Source Power Consumption Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Humidity Protection Rating Overall Dimension Weight Connectors Input Signals Output Signals Fuse Document Number: Issue: DC 12V +/- 10% (powered from suitable external 12VDC power source via fused circuit – e.g.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® 21.10 Operating Instructions Personnel Tag Under development. Refer to section 4.7 for overview. Document Number: Issue: CAS-CAM_RF Operating Instructions (with FCC precautions)_18June2010.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 22 WARRANTY INFORMATION 22.1 Warranty Subject to the AMT General Terms and Conditions, all new equipment supplied and commissioned by AMT (or approved Service Agent) is warranted against defects for a period of twelve (12) months from completion of commissioning.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 23 GLOSSARY OF TERMS Alarm The means of alerting the User to a new Object Detection. Comprises of either an audible alarm or visual alarm or both. AMT Acronym for ‘Advanced Mining Technologies’, the designers and manufacturers of the CAS-CAM/RF® system. Audible Alarm Refers to sound emitting devices used as alarm indicators (e.g. HV Display Unit & LV Dash Alarm Unit sounds a buzzer for alarms).
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions computer. Collision Avoidance System (CAS) The classification of sensing technologies used to prevent collisions between objects. Command A user selectable task to be run by a computer. Communications The system used to transfer data between computers and other computers or hardware. Confirm The operation of acknowledging the presence of a new object detection on the Heavy Vehicle Display Unit.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions hardware and software. Document Number: Issue: CAS-CAM_RF Operating Instructions (with FCC precautions)_18June2010.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions Heavy Vehicle (HV) Refers to the class of vehicle objects that poses the greatest risk of collision with other objects due to their physical size and poor visibility (blind spots). Heavy Vehicles typically include: haulage truck, excavator, shovel, truck, loader, dozer, grader, water truck, forklift, semi-trailer, bus. HV’s can be fitted with camera only (CAS-CAM®), RF tag only (CASRF®) or combined camera and RF tagging (CAS-CAM/RF®).
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Mobile Plant Equipment (MPE) & Operating Instructions Refers to the class of Heavy Vehicle fitted with CAS-RF® tag and Dash Alarm unit in lieu of Display Unit and Cameras. Identical hardware to Light Vehicle System, except RF tag coded as Heavy Vehicle (HV). MPE typically includes: Dozer, Grader, Loader vehicle types if no blind spot cameras are required. Object Type Refers to the classification of objects fitted with CAS-RF® tags.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions Software The set of instructions that are to be run on a computer. Specification A detailed description of the requirements, features and performance capabilities of an instrument. Stationary Object (SO) Refers to the class of fixed (stationary) objects fitted with CAS-RF® tags that are under threat of collision from Heavy Vehicles. Stationary Objects typically include: fixed plant and equipment, buildings and structures.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 24 APPENDIX 1: AMT CAS-CAM/RF® FAULT REPORT RECORD AMT: CAS-CAM/RF® Fault Report Record Equipment: Serial No.: Reported By: Site: Dept.
Collision Avoidance System: CAS-CAM/RF® Operating Instructions 25 APPENDIX 2: AMT CONTACT DETAILS For Information or Technical Support on AMT’s Collision Avoidance System (CASCAM/RF®), contact: sales@advminingtech.com.au or visit our web site at: www.advminingtech.com.au Advanced Mining Technologies Pty Ltd A.B.N.
