IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. OPERA DUO v. 1.0 – User Manual N doc:MN/2014/024 - Rev. 1.0 Config.: Opera DUO-PRCS-OUT-MN - PRO/010/M1 Rev 5 - Rev. 1.0 N°doc:MN/2014/024 Config.: Opera DUO-PRCS-OUT-MN OPERA DUO OPERA DUO v. 1.0 – User Manual Pisa, February, 2014 1 / 34 All information contained in this document is property of IDS.
IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. OPERA DUO v. 1.0 – User Manual KEYWORDS SUMMARY N doc:MN/2014/024 - Rev. 1.0 GEORADAR, OPERA DUO, ANTENNA, RADAR MAP This manual contains a complete description of the Opera Duo radar system, detailing the assembly procedure, the correct use of the data acquisition software, the field work procedure and the general operating procedures of the system. Document Evolution Revision Date Rev. 1.
IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. OPERA DUO v. 1.0 – User Manual N doc:MN/2014/024 - Rev. 1.0 DISCLAIMER 1. i. ii. iii. 2. i. ii. iii. iv. 3. i. ii. Rev. 1.0 General. The present Disclaimer applies to all products (the Products) designed, produced and distributed by Ingegneria Dei Sistemi SpA - Georadar Division (IDS), its Subsidiaries, Affiliated and authorized Distributors.
IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. OPERA DUO v. 1.0 – User Manual h. i. j. N doc:MN/2014/024 - Rev. 1.0 Poor or faulty operation of the Products due to infection from Software Virus after their delivery. Use of the Products which have encountered suspected manumissions, accidents, electrostatic shocks, lightning, fire, earthquake, flooding or other natural disasters or unexpected events. Use or storage of the Products outside the limits of the Operational Temperature Range specified by IDS.
IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. OPERA DUO v. 1.0 – User Manual N doc:MN/2014/024 - Rev. 1.0 Warranty Conditions & Registration Form A. Standard Warranty Conditions 1. IDS Ingegneria dei Sistemi S.p.A, (hereinafter referred to as IDS or Seller), warrants that its products shall be free from defects in material and workmanship, for a period of 12 months from the delivery date duly registered and certified (“Effective Date”) in the “Warranty Registration Form” enclosed hereto.
IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. OPERA DUO v. 1.0 – User Manual N doc:MN/2014/024 - Rev. 1.
IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. OPERA DUO v. 1.0 – User Manual N doc:MN/2014/024 - Rev. 1.0 (**) By inserting a date in this field, IDS certifies that the item has been checked and calibrated as per IDS standard procedures and the item meets or exceeds all test specifications. The location of tests is Pisa – Italy. ! CLEANING INFORMATION WARNING Before cleaning any external parts of the apparatus, make sure that all cables have been disconnected, including the power supply cable.
IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. OPERA DUO v. 1.0 – User Manual N doc:MN/2014/024 - Rev. 1.0 BATTERIES REMOVAL INFORMATION Laptop Batteries (X2): Type: Li-ion Characteristics: 7.2 V 3.4 Ah Removal instructions: 1. Open the drawer with the symbol of the batteries; 2. Extract the battery pack pulling the tab. Radar batteries: Manufacturer: FIAMM FG21202 / SAFT MP176065 Type: Rechargeable lead acid / rechargeable lithium-ion Characteristics: 12V & 12Ah / 15V & 6.8Ah Removal instructions: 1.
IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. OPERA DUO v. 1.0 – User Manual N doc:MN/2014/024 - Rev. 1.0 RECYCLING The crossed out wheeled bin symbol shown on the equipment indicates that the product must be recycled separately from other waste at the end of its useful life. Separate waste disposal of this product at the end of its useful life will be organised and managed by IDS.
IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. OPERA DUO v. 1.0 – User Manual N doc:MN/2014/024 - Rev. 1.0 CONTENTS 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 12 1.1 Purpose .......................................................................................................................... 12 1.2 Application Field ........................................................................................................
IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. OPERA DUO v. 1.0 – User Manual N doc:MN/2014/024 - Rev. 1.0 FIG. 3.2 – OPERA DUO HANDLE ............................................................................................................. 19 FIG. 3.3 – ETHERNET CABLE PLUG ON THE HANDLE ...................................................................... 19 FIG. 3.4 – TWO AND FOUR WHEELED VERSIONS OF THE OPERA DUO ........................................ 20 FIG. 3.5 – LAPTOP SUPPORT ............................
IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. OPERA DUO v. 1.0 – User Manual N doc:MN/2014/024 - Rev. 1.0 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Purpose This manual explains how to use an Opera Duo system. 1.2 Application Field This system is dedicated to underground utilities localization and mapping and it is used for applications in the civil engineering field. 1.3 Trademarks Windows 7 and Windows 8 are owned by the Microsoft Corporation. Google is owned by Google Inc. 1.
IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. OPERA DUO v. 1.0 – User Manual N doc:MN/2014/024 - Rev. 1.0 IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THE US CUSTOMERS FCC ID: UFW-OPERADUO This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules: Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.
IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. OPERA DUO v. 1.0 – User Manual N doc:MN/2014/024 - Rev. 1.0 IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THE CANADIAN CUSTOMERS IC Certification Number: IC:8991A – OPERADUO This device complies with the requirements of IC Standard RSS-220 This Ground Penetrating Radar Device shall be operated only when in contact with or within 1 m of the ground.
IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. OPERA DUO v. 1.0 – User Manual N doc:MN/2014/024 - Rev. 1.0 1.5 Acronyms and Definitions 1.5.1 Acronyms DAD: Digital Antenna Device RADAR: RAdio Detection And Ranging 1.5.2 Definitions Raw data: unprocessed data obtained during a field survey. Maps: graphics showing the change in received radar signal with respect to the scanning direction.
IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. OPERA DUO v. 1.0 – User Manual N doc:MN/2014/024 - Rev. 1.0 2. OVERVIEW 2.1 Contents This manual is divided into the following sections: Chap. 1: Introduction. Chap. 2: Overview. Chap. 3: Hardware description. Chap. 4: System assembly procedure. Chap. 5: Software description. Chap. 6: Preliminary site investigation. Chap. 7: Working procedure. Chap.8: GPS requirements. Chap 9: On-line assistance. 2.
IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. OPERA DUO v. 1.0 – User Manual N doc:MN/2014/024 - Rev. 1.0 3. OPERA DUO HARDWARE DESCRIPTION The Opera Duo system is composed by the following parts: Opera Duo main body Laptop (with the Opera Duo software) Battery Battery charger Spray support (optional) GPS support (optional) This chapter contains the description of those parts. 3.
IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. OPERA DUO v. 1.0 – User Manual N doc:MN/2014/024 - Rev. 1.0 3.1.2 Control unit The Control Unit, or DAD, is the central part of the system because it communicates with the antenna, the laptop and the encoder, making all the systems work together. The DAD is lodged in the antenna box and has a power button on top of it to turn it on/off (see Fig. 3.1).
IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. OPERA DUO v. 1.0 – User Manual N doc:MN/2014/024 - Rev. 1.0 3.1.4 Handle The Opera Duo handle is an ergonomic and adjustable handle bar (Fig. 3.2) that can be adjusted both in height and inclination (see paragraph 4.1). Fig. 3.2 – Opera Duo handle The Laptop support is mounted on the Handle bar (see paragraph 3.1.6). The Handle bar also contains the Ethernet cable that goes to the laptop (Fig. 3.3). Fig. 3.
IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. OPERA DUO v. 1.0 – User Manual N doc:MN/2014/024 - Rev. 1.0 3.1.5 Wheels The Opera Duo comes in 2 and 4 wheeled versions (Fig. 3.4); the 2 wheeled version has tubeless tires while the 4 wheeled version has 2 tubeless tires in the rear and 2 solid tires in the front. The tubeless tires have to be inflated to a pressure of 2 bars. Fig. 3.4 – Two and four wheeled versions of the Opera Duo 3.1.
IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. OPERA DUO v. 1.0 – User Manual N doc:MN/2014/024 - Rev. 1.0 3.2 Laptop The system can be provided with a laptop Panasonic CF-H2 (see Fig. 3.6), with the software already installed; however the user can operate Opera Duo with any laptop respecting the following recommended requirements: Processor: i5 1.
IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. OPERA DUO v. 1.0 – User Manual N doc:MN/2014/024 - Rev. 1.0 3.3 Battery The battery used by an Opera Duo system provides power to the Control Unit and, from there, to the Antenna, the Encoder and, if present, the Spray support; the battery does not provide power to the laptop or the GPS, if present. The Opera Duo battery is a 12 V / 12 AH rechargeable lead battery (see Fig. 3.7). Fig. 3.
IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. OPERA DUO v. 1.0 – User Manual N doc:MN/2014/024 - Rev. 1.0 3.4 Battery charger The battery charger is composed of two parts: a small cable to connect the battery to the charger and the battery charger itself, to be connected to the electricity mains at AC 110/220 (see Fig. 3.8). Fig. 3.8 – Battery charger The battery can be charged whilst connected to the system or after having been removed.
IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. OPERA DUO v. 1.0 – User Manual N doc:MN/2014/024 - Rev. 1.0 3.5 Spray support The Spray support can be easily attached to the radar main body and contains a cable to be connected to a socket in the upper part of the antenna lodging (see Fig. 3.9). Fig. 3.9 – Spray support The support must be used with a vertical spray spot marker (see Fig. 3.10). Fig. 3.10 – Example of vertical spray spot marker 24 / 34 All information contained in this document is property of IDS.
IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. OPERA DUO v. 1.0 – User Manual N doc:MN/2014/024 - Rev. 1.0 The Spray support is provided with a storage bag that can also contain an additional spray can (see Fig. 3.11). Fig. 3.11 – Spray support storage bag 3.6 GPS support The GPS support is composed of two parts that have to be mounted on the radar main body and holds the GPS pole (see Fig. 3.12). Fig. 3.12 – GPS Support in the storage bag 25 / 34 All information contained in this document is property of IDS.
IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. OPERA DUO v. 1.0 – User Manual N doc:MN/2014/024 - Rev. 1.0 4. ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE The procedure to assemble the Opera Duo is very simple and can be performed by one person. To assemble the system follow these steps: 1. Unfold the radar main body (paragraph 4.1); 2. Connect the laptop (paragraph 4.2); 3. Insert the battery (paragraph 4.3); 4. Mount the Spray support (optional, paragraph 4.4); 5. Mount the GPS support (optional, paragraph 4.5). 4.
IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. OPERA DUO v. 1.0 – User Manual N doc:MN/2014/024 - Rev. 1.0 The user can also adjust the height of the handle bars and laptop support using the two vertical buttons in the upper part of the rudder (Fig. 4.2). Fig. 4.2 – Handle bar and laptop support height regulation buttons The inclination of the laptop support can be changed opening the two horizontal locks on its sides (Fig. 4.3). Fig. 4.
IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. OPERA DUO v. 1.0 – User Manual N doc:MN/2014/024 - Rev. 1.0 In the 2 wheeled version, the antenna movement has to be unlocked by putting the front lever in the left position (Fig. 4.4); if the lever is in the central position the antenna will have limited mobility, useful for rough terrain; while the right position is used for the transportation of the folded system. Fig. 4.
IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. OPERA DUO v. 1.0 – User Manual N doc:MN/2014/024 - Rev. 1.0 4.2 Connect the laptop The laptop support on the radar main body is complete with Velcro strips; to attach the laptop to the support press down until the Velcro strips on the support are securely attached to the Velcro strips on the laptop (see Fig. 4.6). Fig. 4.
IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. OPERA DUO v. 1.0 – User Manual N doc:MN/2014/024 - Rev. 1.0 4.3 Insert the battery To connect the battery open the dedicated compartment by turning and pulling the metallic ring (Fig. 4.8), slide the battery inside with the plastic connector facing the front of the radar (Fig. 4.9) and then close the compartment. Fig. 4.8 – Battery compartment Fig. 4.9 – Battery connection 30 / 34 All information contained in this document is property of IDS.
IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. OPERA DUO v. 1.0 – User Manual N doc:MN/2014/024 - Rev. 1.0 4.4 Mount the Spray support The Spray support is an optional component to hold and command the spray to mark targets on the ground. It can be mounted on either side of the antenna, following these steps: 1. Open the locks in the lower part of the spray support (Fig. 4.10); Fig. 4.10 – Spray support locks 2. Fix the spray support to the radar main body, inserting first the upper part and then the lower (Fig. 4.
IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. OPERA DUO v. 1.0 – User Manual N doc:MN/2014/024 - Rev. 1.0 3. Close the locking system in the lower part of the spray support; 4. Connect the Spray cable to the dedicated connector (Fig. 4.12); 5. Insert the spray can into the support with the dispenser facing downward (Error! eference source not found.). Fig. 4.12 – Spray support cable connection Fig. 4.13 – Spray can insertion 32 / 34 All information contained in this document is property of IDS.
IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. OPERA DUO v. 1.0 – User Manual N doc:MN/2014/024 - Rev. 1.0 4.5 Mount the GPS support The GPS support is composed of two metallic parts whose purpose is to hold the GPS pole. This pole is not provided with the radar. To mount the GPS support follow these steps: 1. Insert the upper part of the support into the two dedicated holes (Fig. 4.14); Fig. 4.14 – GPS support upper part insertion 2.
IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. OPERA DUO v. 1.0 – User Manual N doc:MN/2014/024 - Rev. 1.0 4.6 Encoder calibration The first time the system is used the metric wheels have to be calibrated; this operation can also be repeated every time a difference between real and measured distance is noted. First the user should inflate the tires to a pressure of 2 bars, then proceed with the wheel calibration using the proper software tool (see paragraph Error! Reference source not found.).
