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INGEGNERIA DEI SISTEMI S.p.A.

DETECTOR DUO

USER MANUAL

Rev. 1.1

N°doc: MN/2009/028

Config.: DETECTOR DUO-PRCS-OUT-MN

DETECTOR

DUO

SYSTEM –

User manual

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KEY WORDS GEORADAR, DETECTOR DUO, ANTENNA

SUMMARY This manual contains a complete description of the Detector Duo

radar system, detailing the assembly procedure, the correct use of the data acquisition software, the work procedure and the general operating procedures of the system.

Document Evolution

Revision Data Reason of modification

Rev. 1.0 09/07/2009 First edition. It has been added a warning disclaimer

and a new installation kit.

Rev. 1.1 12/02/2010 FCC Information updated

SW Versions covered by this manual

DETECTOR DUO V.02.00.000, 02.00.001, 02.00.006

OUR CONTACTS

IDS Ingegneria dei Sistemi S.p.A. – GeoRadar Division

Via Sterpulino, 20 56121 Ospedaletto (PISA) - ITALIA

Tel: +39.050.967111 Fax: +39.050.967121

inforis@ids-spa.it

Customer Care department:

customercare.gpr@ids-spa.it

Tel.: +39.050.967122

Sales & Marketing department:

sales.gpr@ids-spa.it

Tel.: +39.050.967123/24/43

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CONSEQUENCES OF AN

PROCESSING AND

ACCURACY OF THE

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IDS INGEGNERIA DEI SISTEMI SPA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY

DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

OR INJURIES CAUSED BY SUCH RELIANCE ON THE ACCURACY,

LESS OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THOSE

ANY PERSON OR ENTITY WHO RELIES ON INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM

THE AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING/ANALYSIS TOOLS ONLY, DOES SO AT

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DISCLAIMER

IDS WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE IMPROPER USE OF THE EQUIPMENT AND/OR THE SOFTWARE.

THIS SOFTWARE MAY INCLUDE AUTOMATED DATA ANALYSIS TOOLS.

WHILE EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO ENSURE THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THOSE TOOLS, THE INTENDED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR INTELLIGENT ANALYSIS; RATHER, T HAVE TO BE INTENDED AS AN ADVISOR AND TH COMPLETELY RELY ON THE RESULTS PROVIDED BY THEM TO GIVE T

COMPLETE ANSWER.

RELIABILITY, OR TIME TOOLS.

HIS OR HER OWN RISK

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ment conforms to the following requirements set by EC

regulations, including subsequent modifications, and to the legislation set

e in industrial environments

(Class A apparatus). In residential, commercial and light industry

environments, this apparatus may generate radio interference: in this case,

the user may be required to operate while taking appropriate

paratus is sensitive to the presence of external electromagnetic fields,

els at a distance of 1 m or greater is below 1

d by the

operated in the

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CONFORMITY TO EUROPEAN REGULATIONS

The equip

by the member states that implement these regulations:

1999/05/EEC Radio Directive

Warning: this equipment is destined for us

countermeasures. The ap

which may reduce its performance.

RADIO-FREQUENCY EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE

This product operated is usually operated at least 1 m from the operator. Typical power density lev

µW/cm2 (0.01 W/m2) which are far below the levels specifie current regulations.

Thus, this product pose no health and safety risk when normal manner of intended use.

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Before cleaning any external parts of the apparatus, make sure

that all cables have been disconnected, including the power

supply cable. If a damp cloth is used, make sure it is not too wet,

the electrical components of the

equipment. Wait until the equipment is totally dry before

The Detector Duo should be cleaned periodically using a damp

y to the electrical contacts of the

various connectors. If a specific spray is used to clean the PC

TFT monitor, make sure it is not flammable; ion any case, do not

spray it directly on the screen, instead, spray it onto the cleaning

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WARNING

CLEANING INFORMATION

to avoid any damage to

reconnecting the cables.

cloth. Do not use solvents or abrasive detergents. Do not apply liquid directl

cloth.

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BATTERIES REMOVAL INFORMATION

Laptop Batteries: Manufacturer: PANASONIC Type: Li-ion Ni Characteristics: 10.65V 5.7Ah Removal instructions:

1. turn off the laptop;

2. open the drawer with the symbol of the batteries;

3. 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. disconnect the battery from the instrument: a. pull the connector wings;

b. separate the connectors;

2. remove the battery from the cover (optional) opening the

strap.

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RECICLYING

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. When you decide to dispose of the

equipment, contact IDS and follow the system that IDS has set up to permit the separate collection of the apparatus at its life end.

Adequate separate collection for its subsequent recycling, treatment and environmental friendly disposal contribute towards avoiding any unnecessary effects on the environment and to health and favour the reuse or recycling of the materials that make up the equipment. Unauthorised disposal of this product as unsorted waste by its possessor will lead to an administrative penalty foreseen by national regulations.

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WARRANTY CERTIFICATE CONDITIONS

1) IDS Ingegneria dei Sistemi S.p.A, hereinafter referred to as IDS, warrants hardware/software

products for a period of 12 months from the delivery date to the original customer;

2) The delivery date is certified by the “Warranty Registration Form”;

3) IDS’s hardware products will be free from defects in materials workmanship under normal use and

service;

4) IDS’s obligation is limited to repairing or replacing parts or equipment which are returned to IDS,

without alteration or further damage, and which in IDS s judgment, were defective or became defective during normal use;

5) IDS’ software will have to be installed on a PC according to the requirement of the IDS hardware (

see IDS User’s Guide the Software Data Acquisition);

6) IDS’ s software products designed by IDS for use for IDS hardware products are warranted not to

fail to execute their programming instructions due to defects during the warranty period, provided they are properly installed on IDS hardware products. IDS does not warrant if the IDS software will

be used and operated in hardware and software combinations not selected by IDS;

7) IDS does not assumes any liability for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential

damages or injuries caused by proper or improper operation of its equipment whether defective or not defective;

8) This software may include automated data processing and analysis tools. While every effort is made

to ensure the accuracy of the information provided by those tools, they must not be intended as a substitute for intelligent analysis; rather, they have to be intended as an advisor and the user must

not completely rely on the results provided by them to give the complete answer. IDS assumes no liability for any direct, indirect special, incidental or consequential damages or injuries caused by

such reliance on the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of the information provided by those tools. Any person or entity who relies on information obtained from the automated data

processing/analysis tools only, does so at his or her own risk;

9) IDS’s warranty does not extend and shall not apply to: a) Products which have been repaired or altered by other than IDS personnel;

b) Products which have been subjected to misuse, neglect, accident or improper installation; c) Products in which have been installed Hardware/Software accessories not supplied by IDS

and/or without any approval by IDS;

d) Products which have been connected to equipment different from the ones supplied by IDS

(except the PC data Logger which must conform to IDS specifications;

e) Products which have been damaged by natural disaster or calamities.

10) Before returning any equipment to IDS , you have to contact the IDS Customer Care Office that will authorize you to return the material to be repaired;

11) Once the parts/equipment to be repaired arrive to IDS, IDS may inspect the defective products to verify they are eligible for repair or replacement. All packing must be saved for inspection purpose

in order to assist IDS to understand the cause of the defects. IDS, will not be obliged to repair, or replace for products returned as defective but damaged from abuse, misuse, neglicence , accident

loss or damage in transit;

12) The final clients, is responsible for ensuring the defective products returned to be properly packaged;

13) The above warranty are sole and exclusive, and no other warranty, whether written or oral, is expressed or implied.

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IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THE US CUSTOMERS

FCC ID: UFW-DETDUO-FW 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. This device must accept any interference received, Including interference that may cause undesired operation

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Operation of this device is restricted to law enforcement, fire and rescue officials, scientific research institutes, commercial mining companies, and construction companies. Operation by any other party is a violation of 47 U.S.C.

§ 301 and could subject the operator to serious legal penalties.

Coordination Requirements. (a) UWB imaging systems require coordination through the FCC before the equipment may be used. The operator

shall comply with any constraints on equipment usage resulting from this coordination. (b) The users of UWB imaging devices shall supply detailed operational areas to the FCC Office o f Engineering and

Technology who shall coordinate this information with the Federal Government through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The information provided by the UWB operator shall include

the name, address and other pertinent contact information of the user, the desired geographical area of operation, and the FCC ID number and other nomenclature of the UWB device. This material shall be submitted to the following address:

Frequency Coordination Branch., OET Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, SW

Washington, D.C. 20554 ATTN: UWB Coordination (d) Users of authorized, coordinated UWB systems may transfer them to other qualified users and to different

locations upon coordination of change of ownership or location to the FCC and coordination with existing authorized operations.

(e) The NTIA/FCC coordination report shall include any needed constraints that apply to day-to-day operations. Such constraints could specify prohibited areas of operations or areas located near authorized radio stations for

which additional coordination is required before operation of the UWB equipment. If additional local coordination is required, a local coordination contact will be provided.

(f) The coordination of routine UWB operations shall not take longer than 15 business days from the receipt of the coordination request by NTIA. Special temporary operations may be handled with an expedited turn-around time

when circumstances warrant. The operation of UWB systems in emergency situations involving the safety of life or property may occur without coordination provided a notification procedure, similar to that contained in CFR47 Section 2.405(a)-(e), is followed by the UWB equipment user.

Notice: Use of this device as a wall imaging system is prohibited by FCC regulations.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THE CANADIAN CUSTOMERS

IC Certification Number: IC:8991A –DETDUOFW 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.

This Ground Penetrating Radar Device shall be operated only by law enforcement agencies, scientific research institutes, commercial mining companies, construction companies, and emergency rescue or firefighting organizations.

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INDEX

1. Introduction..................................................................................................................13

1.1 Scope....................................................................................................................14

1.2 Trademarks...........................................................................................................14

1.3 Acronyms and Definitions.......................................................................................14

1.3.1 Acronyms................................................................................................... 14

1.3.2 Definitions.................................................................................................. 14

2. Overview.......................................................................................................................16

2.1 How to use this manual..........................................................................................16

2.2 Background knowledge required.............................................................................16

3. User guide.....................................................................................................................17

3.1 Description of the hardware...................................................................................17

3.1.1 The Detector Duo Control Unit ....................................................................... 18

3.1.2 The antenna box........................................................................................... 21

3.1.3 Power supply............................................................................................... 21

3.1.3.1 Charge level and battery replacement...................................................... 22

4. Assembly procedure......................................................................................................23

4.1 How to assemble the trolley....................................................................................23

4.2 Connecting the cables............................................................................................25

4.2.1 Connecting the battery................................................................................... 25

4.2.2 Mounting the antenna and connecting its cables.................................................. 25

4.2.3 Mounting the PC notebook and the sunshade..................................................... 27

4.2.4 Connecting the position sensor........................................................................ 29

4.2.5 Removing the trolley wheels........................................................................... 29

5. The acquisition software...............................................................................................31

5.1 The Notebook Computer.........................................................................................31

5.1.1 Hammerhead rugged tablet PC........................................................................ 31

5.1.2 Panasonic Toughbook rugged tablet PC............................................................ 34

5.2 Basic characteristics of the notebook PC.................................................................35

5.3 Software installation and configuration...................................................................36

5.4 The operational phases ..........................................................................................41

5.4.1 Running the software .................................................................................... 41

5.4.2 Pre-acquisition commands.............................................................................. 42

5.4.3 Commands used during acquisition.................................................................. 46

5.4.3.1 Acquisition for on-site detection ............................................................ 48

5.4.3.2 Acquisition for mapping....................................................................... 53

5.4.4 Depth calibration.......................................................................................... 57

5.4.5 Post-acquisition commands............................................................................ 58

5.5 Error messages......................................................................................................64

6. Work procedure flowchart............................................................................................65

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7. How to use the detector.................................................................................................66

8. On line assistance..........................................................................................................69

8.1 Remote assistance using Webex Support Center.......................................................69

8.1.1 How to use the Webex service......................................................................... 69

Appendix A - The preliminary investigation.....................................................................73

Appendix B - The technical maps .....................................................................................73

Appendix C - Opening manholes......................................................................................74

FIGURES INDEX

FIG. 3.1 – OVERVIEW OF THE DETECTOR DUO AND ITS COMPONENTS............................... 17

FIG. 3.2 – THE CONTROL UNIT............................................................................................. 18

FIG. 3.3 – THE ANTENNA-CONTROL UNIT CONNECTION CABLE......................................... 18

FIG. 3.4 – THE INVERTED NETWORK CABLE........................................................................ 19

FIG. 3.5 – THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE................................................................................. 19

FIG. 3.6 – BATTERY CABLE CONNECTION FOR THE NOTEBOOK PC AND THE DAD, SWITCH

ON BUTTON (RED)...................................................................................................... 20

FIG. 3.7 –IDS ATS DUAL 250-700 ANTENNA BOX.................................................................. 21

FIG. 3.8 – LEAD BATTERY.................................................................................................... 21

FIG. 3.9 – BATTERY STATUS SIGNAL (LEFT) AND THE BATTERY CHARGER (RIGHT).......... 22

FIG. 4.1 – TROLLEY FOLDED IN ITS CARRIER BAG.............................................................. 23

FIG. 4.2 – OPENING THE TROLLEY....................................................................................... 24

FIG. 4.3 – UPPER BLOCKING MECHANISM........................................................................... 24

FIG. 4.4 – BATTERY AND CABLING SUPPORT ...................................................................... 25

FIG. 4.5 – FIXING THE ANTENNA BOX ................................................................................. 26

FIG. 4.6 –ANTENNA-RADAR CONNECTION.......................................................................... 26

FIG. 4.7 – TROLLEY-ANTENNA LOCKING SYSTEM............................................................... 27

FIG. 4.8 – FIXING THE NOTEBOOK PC.................................................................................. 27

FIG. 4.9 – ASSEMBLING THE SUNSHADE.............................................................................. 28

FIG. 4.10 – SUNSHADE ON HORIZONTAL SCREEN................................................................ 28

FIG. 4.11 – CONNECTING THE POSITION SENSOR................................................................. 29

FIG. 4.12 – REMOVING THE TROLLEY WHEELS ................................................................... 30

FIG. 5.1 – HAMMERHEAD RUGGED TABLET PC................................................................... 32

FIG. 5.2 – PANASONIC TOUGHBOOK CF-19 .......................................................................... 35

FIG. 5.3 – DETECTOR DUO SETUP ICON............................................................................... 36

FIG. 5.4 – DETECTOR DUO WELCOME WINDOW.................................................................. 36

FIG. 5.5 – SETUP TYPE WINDOW.......................................................................................... 37

FIG. 5.6 – PRE-INSTALLATION WINDOW.............................................................................. 37

FIG. 5.7 – INSTALLATION COMPLETED WINDOW ................................................................ 38

FIG. 5.8 – SELECTING THE ETHERNET CARD (TCP/IP).......................................................... 39

FIG. 5.9 – CHANGING THE IP ADDRESS................................................................................ 40

FIG. 5.10 – ACQUISITION SOFTWARE ICON.......................................................................... 41

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FIG. 5.11 – INITIALIZING WINDOW ...................................................................................... 42

FIG. 5.12 – GAIN CALIBRATION UNDERWAY....................................................................... 43

FIG. 5.13 –ADVANCED SETTINGS WINDOW......................................................................... 44

FIG. 5.14 –ACQUISITION SELECTION WINDOW.................................................................... 46

FIG. 5.15 –NEW ACQUISITION WINDOW............................................................................... 47

FIG. 5.16 – RADAR MAP DURING THE ACQUISITION PHASE................................................. 49

FIG. 5.17 – IDENTIFYING A TARGET..................................................................................... 50

FIG. 5.18 – THE ANTENNA CENTER POINT........................................................................... 50

FIG. 5.19 –UP/DOWN FUNCTIONS......................................................................................... 51

FIG. 5.20 –DUAL DISPLAY DURING ACQUISITION................................................................ 52

FIG. 5.21 – ICONS FOR TYPES OF PIPES AND CABLES.......................................................... 53

FIG. 5.22 – DIAGRAM OF THE T-L CARTESIAN REFERENCE SYSTEM................................... 54

FIG. 5.23 –ACQUISITION PARAMETERS WINDOW................................................................ 56

FIG. 5.24 – DELETING A SURVEY......................................................................................... 59

FIG. 5.25 – HOW TO RENAME A SURVEY.............................................................................. 60

FIG. 5.26 – INSERTION OF A MARKER DURING THE REVIEW PHASE.................................... 61

FIG. 5.27 – PRINT FUNCTION................................................................................................ 62

FIG. 5.28 – FINAL PRINTOUT OF A RADAR MAP................................................................... 63

FIG. 5.29 – CLOSING THE PROGRAM.................................................................................... 63

FIG. 7.1 – TRACE OF A PIPE PERPENDICULAR TO THE DIRECTION OF INVESTIGATION AND A

FLAT INTERFACE........................................................................................................ 66

FIG. 7.2 – MAPS SHOWING TRACES OF AN INTERFACE AND PIPES PERPENDICULAR TO THE

DIRECTION OF INVESTIGATION.................................................................................. 67

FIG. 7.3 – EXAMPLE OF MAP INTERPRETATION................................................................... 68

FIG. 8.1 – MAIL SENT BY IDS TO THE CLIENT ...................................................................... 69

FIG. 8.2 – CLIENT DATA INSERTION FORM.......................................................................... 70

FIG. 8.3 – WEBEX SET UP WINDOW...................................................................................... 70

FIG. 8.4 – WELCOME TO WEBEX SUPPORT CENTER WINDOW............................................. 71

FIG. 8.5 – COMMAND ACCEPTANCE WINDOW..................................................................... 72

TABLES INDEX

TAB. 1.1 – CONTACT ADDRESSES FOR TECHNICAL AND SALES ASSISTANCE..................... 13

TAB. 3.1 – CONTROL UNIT CHARACTERISTICS.................................................................... 20

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1. INTRODUCTION

The Detector Duo is an innovative system capable of detecting tubes and both metallic and non metallic cables buried underground.

Following standard radar principles, the Detector Duo uses a high performance electromagnetic sensor equipped with e.m. transmitters and receivers.

The fundamental characteristic of this system is the simultaneous use of two frequencies, permitting the identification of both shallow and

deep utilities at the same time. The groundbreaking control unit is extremely compact and lightweight

at just 1Kg , and is compatible with 2 ATS antennas with frequencies of 700MHz and 250MHz located in a single container. The simplicity of this instrument means that a brief training course is sufficient to permit it to be used correctly.

I.D.S. Ingegneria dei Sistemi S.p.A. – Georadar Division

Via Sterpulino, 20 56121 Ospedaletto (PI) Sales & Marketing Department: Paolo Papeschi: (p.papeschi@ids-spa.it) Tel.: +39.050.967123

Customer Care Department:

Davide Morandi: (d.morandi@ids-spa.it); Valter Baroncini: (v.baroncini@ids-spa.it); Tel.: +39.050.967122 Fax: +39.050.967121 E-mail: inforis@ids-spa.it Web site: http://www.idsgeoradar.com/

Tab. 1.1 – Contact addresses for technical and sales assistance

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The simple acquisition software and automatic data saving procedures operate well on both Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP Professional. For details on the required characteristics of the notebook PC, see Paragraph 5.1.

From an operative point of view, the Detector Duo can perfectly adapt to all applications for pipe and cable detection in a typical roadworks environment, both over smooth and rough ground.

Contact IDS Georadar Division directly for all technical and commercial assistance.

1.1 Scope

This document describes how to use the Georadar Detector Duo, including both its hardware and software components.

1.2 Trademarks



WINDOWS 2000 PROFESSIONAL

/WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL



DETECTOR DUO

1.3 Acronyms and Definitions

1.3.1 Acronyms

DETECTOR DUO: double antenna digital pipe detection system.

1.3.2 Definitions

Microsoft Corporation

S.p.A.

Antenna trolley: a unit that holds all the equipment necessary for acquisition in the field.

Centerpoint : the ideal point of the trolley, situated in the center of the box containing the antennas; it represents the starting point for all

scans.

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Data processing: this is applied to the raw data to permit the acquired

sections to be viewed in a comprehensible way.

Field survey: a group of field acquisitions relating to a single survey. Handle: a extractable handle is gripped by the operator to move the

antenna trolley. Maps: graphics showing the change in received radar signal (signal

intensity in gray scale) with respect to the scanning direction. Position sensor: a distance measurement device fixed inside one of

the trolley wheels, which constantly signals the distance travelled from the start of the scan back to the Control Unit .

Raw data: unprocessed data obtained during a field survey. Receiver : part of the antenna dedicated to detecting the signals. It is

lodged in the same container as the transmitter. Scan: a single movement of the antenna trolley from the beginning to

the end of a pre-established path

Setup: initialization of a piece of equipment or a software process. Survey: the name given to a collection of scans, which together cover

all the areas of a large investigation: typically an entire town or a large urban area

Transmitter: part of the antenna dedicated to emitting the radar signals. It is lodged in the same container as the receiver.

Utilities: the objects the Detector Duo searches for, i.e. pipes supplying gas and water, electricity cables, etc.

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2. OVERVIEW

2.1 How to use this manual

This Detector Duo user manual is subdivided as follows:

• Chap. 1: Introduction.

• Chap. 2: Overview.

• Chap. 3: User guide.

• Chap. 4: Assembly procedure.

• Chap. 5: The acquisition software.

• Chap. 6: Work procedure flowchart.

• Chap. 7: How to use Detector Duo.

2.2 Background knowledge required

The following background knowledge is required to be able to use Detector Duo:

 Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Professional

operating system.

For any difficulties with this aspect, the user should make reference to publications available on this topic or to the manual provided with the system.

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3. USER GUIDE

3.1 Description of the hardware

The Detector consists of the following parts (see Fig. 3.1):

• DAD DECT DUO Control unit(1).

• Two wheeled trolley used to move the system (2).

• Power cable (3).

• Inverted network cable (4).

• Antenna Box - Control Unit connection cable (5).

• Position sensor connection cable (6).

• Position sensor (7).

• Detector Duo Antenna (8).

• 12V lead battery (see Fig. 3.8) (9) .

• Notebook computer (10) (see specifications in paragraph 5.1).

Fig. 3.1 – Overview of the Detector Duo and its components

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3.1.1 The Detector Duo Control Unit

The control unit has the following main functions:

 To communicate with the antenna.  To communicate with the notebook computer.

 To pilot the position sensor.

The control unit (Fig. 3.2) is fitted with the following connection ports:

 Position sensor port (4): the position sensor is connected to the

control unit using the specific cable. This port is marked as WHEEL.

Fig. 3.2 – The Control Unit

2 1

 Antenna port (3): using the cable shown in Fig. 3.3, this

connects the Control Unit to the antenna. It is marked as ANT.1.

Fig. 3.3 – The Antenna-Control Unit connection cable

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 Network port (2): a inverted network cable (Fig. 3.4) connects

the control unit to the notebook PC. This port is marked LAN.

Fig. 3.4 – The inverted network cable

Power supply port (1): this connects the battery to the Control Unit using the power supply cable (Fig. 3.5).

Fig. 3.5 – The power supply cable



On button (red – 5) with spy light (blue - 6): pressing this button starts up the entire system. A blue spy light switches on automatically when the button is pressed and indicates that the system is being powered (Fig. 3.2).

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Fig. 3.6 – Battery cable connection for the notebook PC and the DAD, switch on button

(red)

Press the red button to switch on the DAD control unit (Fig. 3.6). This button has to be kept pressed until the blue on switch lights up. If the DetectorDuo software is not activated within 30 seconds, the indicator light will start to flash. As soon as the DetectorDuo software is activated the indicator light stops flashing and appears a constant blue light. If, however, the Software is not activated within about 2 minutes 30 seconds, the DAD unit will automatically shut down. Once the DetectorDuo software has been shut down, the indicator will flash for about 30 seconds and will automatically shut down after 2 minutes.

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CONTROL

UNIT

NUMBER OF CONNECTABLE ANTENNAS

VOLTAGE

ENVIRONMENT FEATURES

PANEL CONNECTORS

12V +/- 10%

IP65

LAN, BATTERY, ANT.1,

WHEEL

ABSORBED POWER

OPERATING TEMPERATURE

8W (1 antenna)

-10 / +40 °C

Tab. 3.1 – Control Unit characteristics

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3.1.2 The antenna box

The detector duo system can be used with the box containing two antennas, one with a frequency of 700MHz and the other with 250

MHz (see Fig. 3.7):

NOTE: it is also possible to connect the DAD to one of the two ATS single frequency models at 250MHz or 700MHz.

3.1.3 Power supply

The Control Unit is powered by :

 A lead 12V, 12Ah battery (see Fig. 3.8).

Fig. 3.7 –IDS ATS DUAL 250-700 antenna box

to the power supply cable

Fig. 3.8 – Lead Battery

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3.1.3.1 Charge level and battery replacement

When the spy light is lit next to the power supply port on the radar, this indicates that the system is powered: if it is not lit, this means that

either the cable is not connected correctly or that the battery is flat (less than 10V). The battery has an autonomy of around 12 hours. When the battery runs, down the instrument must be switched off, another battery connected, and the system can be started up again. A flat battery can be completely recharged in around 3 hours with the appropriate battery charger (see Fig. 3.9 right). A software message on the PC informs the user of the battery charge level with a BATT button (see Fig. 3.9 left), which changes color as follows:

 Green if the battery is fully charged,  Yellow if it is semi-charged,

 Red if the battery is flat.

Fig. 3.9 – Battery status signal (left) and the battery charger (right)

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4. ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

4.1 How to assemble the trolley

Follow the procedure below to assemble the trolley:

 Remove the trolley from its bag (Fig. 4.1).  Open the trolley from position (1) to the upright position (2),

gripping the handle (3) shown in Fig. 4.2.

Fig. 4.1 – Trolley folded in its carrier bag

 Assemble the central part of the trolley (4) by automatically

clicking the two cylindrical pins into their supports (see the detail of Fig. 4.2).

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