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Summary of Contents for FiX1

Page 1: ...FiX1 manual H 9944 8070 1 B March 2021 FiX1 automated stockpile monitoring system installation manual ...

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Page 3: ...eventative maintenance 23 4 1 In use 23 4 2 FiX1 unit 23 5 Locating and installing the FiX1 unit 24 5 1 Safety 24 5 2 Determining the best location on site 24 5 3 Installing the mounting plate 28 5 4 Surveying in the mounting plate 29 5 5 Attaching the FiX1 to the mounting plate 30 5 6 Mounting the cell phone and Wi Fi antennae 31 5 7 Power connection 32 6 Networking the FiX1 33 6 1 Data connectio...

Page 4: ...9 FiX1 Web application Scans 53 9 1 Scanning 53 9 2 Scan list 54 9 3 Scan graph 57 10 FiX1 web application Schedule 59 11 FiX1 web application Settings 61 11 1 Units 61 11 2 Information 62 11 3 Scanner 64 11 4 Reporting 67 11 5 Geo referencing 69 11 6 Surfacing 71 11 7 Network setup options 74 11 8 Management system 79 11 9 Hub spoke 79 11 10 Calibration 80 12 FiX1 web application Language 82 13 O...

Page 5: ...m It is important that you read this manual carefully before beginning to work with a FiX1 system Thereafter always keep the manual available for reference A separate FiX1 users manual is available for end users of the FiX1 The users manual is only concerned with minor configuration of the system through its web interface during normal day to day use This manual has been compiled with care However...

Page 6: ... indirect data such as vehicle movements to and from the stockpile The FiX1 has been introduced to provide a fully automated stockpile measurement system which negates the need to involve survey teams estimates drone operations or inaccurate indirect calculations After trained staff have carried out the initial FiX1 system mobilisation accurate volumes can be produced with no intervention from any...

Page 7: ...ace on the site s local coordinate system This ensures that all data collected by the FiX1 is correctly georeferenced A base surface geo referenced on the same coordinate system as the FiX1 and representing the floor level beneath the stockpile is uploaded into the FiX1 This acts as a reference for all volumetric calculations Figure 1 Fix1 installation surveyed into the local coordinate system Fig...

Page 8: ... to connect the unit to the local area network by Ethernet cable so the FiX1 can be accessed conveniently from any device on the network The FiX1 can also be connected wirelessly to the local area network using the Wi Fi client mode Local area network Figure 3 Wired Ethernet connection Local area network Figure 4 Wi Fi client mode ...

Page 9: ...independent of the site network Once there is a successful connection to the FiX1 you can access the web application which is run from the processor onboard the FiX1 This is also where all computations are run and all data is stored No additional software is required on your laptop or mobile device Cell phone network Direct connection to FiX1 Wi Fi access point Figure 5 Wi Fi access point mode Fig...

Page 10: ...tes horizontally at a relatively slow speed while at the same time the laser head rotates vertically at a higher speed The laser itself is firing constantly at a pre determined rate The result of this scanning action is a pattern of radial scan lines which form a dense point cloud covering the area of interest beneath the FiX1 Figure 7 FiX1 Scan action Figure 8 FiX1 running radial scan lines over ...

Page 11: ...mpared to the uploaded base surface and the volume between the two surfaces is computed The volume is reported on the FiX1 s web application and is visible along with historical data to anyone logging on to the system Reports of all volumes are available to download if required Figure 9 Gridded surface created from the raw point cloud Figure 10 FiX1 web application left and volume report right ...

Page 12: ... required This is a hub and spoke installation an integrated network of strategically positioned units can ensure full uninterrupted coverage of the area of interest When multiple FiX1 units are first installed on a single site they must all be surveyed in place relative to each other One unit in the network is designated the hub and all others are the spokes All units must be connected to the loc...

Page 13: ...P a g e 13 LOCAL AREA NETWORK HUB SPOKE SPOKE Figure 12 Three FiX1 units in a hub and spoke installation ...

Page 14: ...vots horizontally on the FiX1 base The FiX1 base houses all connectors and processing capacity The base plate allows attachment of the FiX1 to the mounting plate which is attached to the site superstructure Mounting plate FiX1 baseplate LED strip Ethernet connector Power connector Laser head shield Vertical pivot Horizontal pivot Laser head FiX1 base FiX1 body Serial number sticker Figure 13 FiX1 ...

Page 15: ... multiplied by the speed of light The laser measures between 5 000 and 15 000 points per second The maximum distance that the laser can measure is 250 m Typically ranges are measured to an accuracy of 1 cm The laser head rotates vertically on the vertical pivot which joins the laser head and the FiX1 body Avoid placing strain on the vertical pivot when handling the unit The laser head is surrounde...

Page 16: ...a standard Ethernet cable with an RJ45 connector On the side of the base opposite the power connector are arranged Wi Fi antenna connection an SMA coaxial RF connector to fit the supplied Wi Fi antenna Cell antenna connection an SMA coaxial RF connector to fit the supplied cell antenna A protective cover for the SD card SIM card port this can be unscrewed for access if required All connectors on t...

Page 17: ...ust be formatted to Linux s ext4 file system 3 1 5 SIM card For use on a cellular network a SIM card is required Supplying a SIM card appropriate for your region is the responsibility of the end user See section 5 8 6 SD sim card cover Wi Fi and Cell antenna connections SD SIM card cover unscrewed SD card SIM card Figure 17 SD SIM card cover unscrewed Figure 16 FiX1 base connections ii ...

Page 18: ...separate mounting plate which in turn is directly attached to the building superstructure FiX1 state LED display Booting up Green solid Powered on idle Green blinking Initialising before a scan Blue solid Scanning Blue chasing around base Processing after a scan Blue blinking Error Red solid Holes to secure unit to mounting plate FiX1 baseplate Guide holes for guide pins on mounting plate Figure 1...

Page 19: ...on the local site coordinate system Twelve holes for size M8 bolts are positioned in a circle at 30 intervals These provide options for attaching the mounting plate to the site superstructure Four threaded holes also size M8 are positioned with two at either end of the mounting plate These line up with holes in the FiX1 baseplate and are used to directly attach the FiX1 unit to the mounting plate ...

Page 20: ...riants of the power cable are available for different mains plugs found in different regions of the world Extension cables will probably be required onsite to reach to your 110 or 240 V dc mains power supply See section 5 7 for information on connection power to the FiX1 3 5 USB and serial cable USB and serial ports are incorporated into the FiX1 to allow accessories to be added to the system Thes...

Page 21: ...r This connector plugs into the appropriate connector on the FiX1 base The two supplied antennae are identical and work on the frequency 700 2700Mhz Whether an antenna is used for Wi Fi or cell connection will depend on which connector on the FiX1 base the antenna is plugged into Each antenna incorporates a mounting bracket to allow attachment to the site superstructure See section 5 6 for informa...

Page 22: ...rom shocks and vibrations When the lid is closed and the latches are snapped in place the case is both dust tight and watertight IP67 Always pack the FiX1 unit and accessories into the transit case for storage and transportation Clean and dry the FiX1 unit and accessories prior to packing them in the transit case Figure 23 FiX1 system in transit case ...

Page 23: ...r horizontal pivots The FiX1 must be mounted within 1 of level to ensure that undue strain is not place on the bearings 4 2 FiX1 unit If necessary use clean water to remove mud grit and other materials from the FiX1 unit Do not immerse any part of the system in water The FiX1 is rated IP67 it is dust tight and protected against water spray from all directions but not against submersion For further...

Page 24: ...its The use of an appropriate location for the FiX1 e g clean dry within temperature specifications is important for the functionality of the system The structural strength of the superstructure onto which the FiX1 system is being mounted should be checked by a qualified engineer before commencing the install The dimensions and material of any customised mounting braces brackets fasteners should b...

Page 25: ...different effects An acute angle between the laser and the targeted surface reduces the range as a smaller fraction of the laser pulse is reflected back to the receiving optics Wet slick shiny or very smooth surfaces can reflect the laser pulse away from the receiving optics This can result in spurious points beyond the targeted surface or in holes in the dataset Dusty environments can impede the ...

Page 26: ... platform was fabricated to form a base on which to attach the mounting plate 5 2 5 Environmental conditions Only locate the FiX1 where the temperature is guaranteed not to be outside of the recommending operating temperature of the system 40 C to 50 C Ensure that the FiX1 mounting location is not subject to any high or low frequency vibrations If the FiX1 is mounted externally protect the unit fr...

Page 27: ...se a SIM card appropriate for your region must be installed in the FiX1 The supplied FiX1 cell antenna must be mounted in a location where it can receive adequate cell phone coverage 5 2 8 Cable runs The power Ethernet and antenna cable runs must be well protected from any nearby moving parts sharp edges and high temperatures Care should also be taken to ensure the cables are out of the way of any...

Page 28: ... is automatically applied to this position ensuring that the scan origin is the centre of the horizontal and vertical rotation of the FiX1 laser head The mounting plate must be fixed in place in such a way that it is within 1 of level If it is beyond 1 the mechanics of the FiX1 unit will be put under strain and operation of the system may suffer over time Therefore it is important when installing ...

Page 29: ...y adjusted to account for the offset from this coordinate on the mounting plate to the scan origin The scan origin is at the junction of the horizontal and vertical axes Establish additional coordinates at either end of the reference line The heading between these two points can be computed and can be used to help establish the heading of the system as a whole Note that for this heading to be mean...

Page 30: ... pins on the mounting plate act as a secure temporary support for the system while you are bolting it in place Guide pins Guide holes Threaded holes for attachment to FiX1 base plate Holes to match threaded holes on mounting plate Figure 28 Attaching the baseplate to the mounting plate Ethernet connector Power connector Position of FiX1 on the mounting plate Surveyed orientation Figure 27 Looking ...

Page 31: ...nd nearby metal objects and surfaces Ensure that there is a clear cable run from the antenna to the FiX1 Take care to avoid running the cable adjacent to existing wiring or fouling any moving controls or components Ensure that any lose cable is safely secured away 5 6 1 Bracket mounting The antenna should be mounted vertically with the cable exiting downwards When mounting the antenna to a metal h...

Page 32: ...nna over the mounting hole and stick it to the panel applying firm pressure Assemble the nut and washer form under the panel and tighten fully 5 7 Power connection The FiX1 requires a stable mains power supply at 80 265 Vac The power requirement is 80 W ...

Page 33: ... place at the site Whether the FiX1 is being located outside or in a facility Whether the FiX1 needs to be accessible to numerous personnel on a network or just one individual overseeing the unit Whether there is a viable cable run from the FiX1 to an Ethernet connection socket The availability of a Wi Fi access point The site s IT policy The various methods of connecting to the FiX1 are outlined ...

Page 34: ...tion to the FiX1 at any time a recovery mode is built into the unit This may be useful when first setting up the FiX1 but it is primarily to allow emergency access to the FiX1 if the IP address has been changed forgotten or if there are other reasons why no connection can be made to the unit The FiX1 enters recovery mode when it has been switched on for around five minutes and has detected no netw...

Page 35: ... web browser and enter the address http fix1 carlsonsw com The FiX1 login screen appears Enter the default username and password Click LOGIN to access the web application Navigate to the Network setup options to configure the settings as required After making any changes click Apply network settings As soon as the new settings are applied the unit will reconfigure the network interfaces and exit f...

Page 36: ...o Ethernet enabled and Dynamic An IP address will be automatically assigned to the FiX1 when it is connected to a DHCP server in the same way that a PC is assigned an IP address when it is connected to a company s network When the FiX1 is connected to a network find the IP address of the system by using a tool such as Mac Scanner see section 5 8 1 Enter this IP address into your web browser With D...

Page 37: ...bled and Static Fill in the Static network options Consult your IT department for advice on these settings Enter the selected IP address into your web browser With a static IP address set you can also connect the FiX1 directly to your PC when the PC is not connected to any network Connect an Ethernet cable between the FiX1 and your PC On your PC go to Settings Network and Internet Change adaptor o...

Page 38: ...hanging any settings in this window make a note of how they are currently configured Select Use the following IP address Enter a fixed IP address for your PC The entered IP address should be the same as that of the FiX1 other than Figure 36 The Ethernet properties window Figure 37 The Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties window ...

Page 39: ...TCP IPv4 Properties window and return your PC s network settings to their initial state 6 4 2 Wi Fi connection As an alternative to connecting to a network with Ethernet cable a Wi Fi connection is also available The connection can be set as an access point mode or client mode 6 4 2 1 Wi Fi client mode Switch the FiX1 to Wi Fi client mode to enable the FiX1 to connect to a network Wi Fi access poi...

Page 40: ...low time for the FiX1 to search for networks The local networks appear in the Available networks list Click the network to which you wish to connect To establish a dynamic IP address set the network connection switch to Dynamic Figure 39 Network setup options Wi Fi Settings Figure 40 Network setup options Wi Fi Settings Available networks Dynamic ...

Page 41: ... FiX1 to access point mode to enable a FiX1 to act as a Wi Fi access point Mobile devices are then able to connect directly to the FiX1 When switched to access point mode the FiX1 is also connected to the local network via an Ethernet cable In this case other FiX1 units in Wi Fi range may connect to the local network through the first FiX1 s access point connection Direct connection to FiX1 Wi Fi ...

Page 42: ... networks list In the Access Point Password field enter a password This will be required when any new device connects to the FiX1 access point 6 4 3 Cell connection The FiX1 incorporates a cell phone SIM card appropriate for your region This enables you to connect to the FiX1 through the cell phone network This sets up a connection completely independent of the site network A cell connection may b...

Page 43: ...pts a micro SIM card If you have a nano SIM card insert the card into an adaptor to enable it to fit in the FiX1 card slot To use the Cell connection in the Network setup options Cellular settings tick the Enabled check box Enter the APN of your cell phone provider in the Network Provider APN field The Cell status field indicates the status of the cell phone connection The Modem Info fields displa...

Page 44: ...use a dynamic IP address in the Network setup options Cellular Settings set the mode switch to Dynamic An IP address will be automatically assigned to the FiX1 by the cell phone network Figure 46 Network Setup Options Cellular Settings Dynamic ...

Page 45: ...ually configured to set up its specific scan calibration coordinate parameters The network setup options are configured as per the sections above Some units may be connected by Ethernet cable some by Wi Fi as long as they are all connected to the same network During standard operations the operator communicates just with the hub The base file and scanning schedule is configured only in the hub A s...

Page 46: ...uests two unique ports from Carlson s server one for SSH connection and one for HTTP This action is performed once every five minutes 2 When these ports have been established and a tunnel created the FiX1 makes an outgoing SSH connection to Carlson s server 3 The FiX1 forms two reverse SSH connections using the two ports given in the first step This allows Carlson to contact the FiX1 using SSH and...

Page 47: ...ume computation using only the data available to it This means that smoothing is used to fill any holes join up areas with genuine data This should be avoided wherever possible by carefully planning the location at which the FiX1 is mounted and if necessary using additional FiX1 units to ensure complete coverage Consider what the laser can and cannot see and also what it will and will not be able ...

Page 48: ...ed in the base surface a net volume the final result which is the fill volume minus the cut volume 7 4 Areas of Measurement The base surface can be sub divided into smaller regions with separate volumes reported for each of these regions These Areas of Measurement may be required if for example different grades of material are being stored in different parts of the same warehouse and volume report...

Page 49: ...ce can be downloaded as a TIN file In hub and spoke systems this is available from the hub The raw point cloud is available as a LAS file In hub and spoke systems these files are held on each individual unit whether it be a hub or spoke ...

Page 50: ...henever they become available The FiX1 checks daily for software and firmware and downloads any new version when available Software updates are then installed automatically If firmware updates have been downloaded the FiX1 must be rebooted to allow the firmware update to take place A regular automatic reboot can be arranged in the Schedule page to ensure the process is fully automatic Options are ...

Page 51: ...untered Enter the username and password as per your access status This manual assumes you have administrator access to the FiX1 Entering the web application a title bar is visible along the top of the screen The title bar incorporates The serial number of the FiX1 to which you are currently connected Log Out click to log out of the web application Scans the default home page outlining the scan his...

Page 52: ...l parameters See section 7 5 Language switch between multiple translations of the web application See section 7 6 Click one of these buttons to access different areas of the web application The Scan page is the home page and is encountered when logging in to the web application ...

Page 53: ... becomes active Press Stop to cancel the scan at any point in the scanning process The Next Scan frame turns red and shows the title Active Before the scan begins the FiX1 progresses through an initialisation routine The Active frame displays Scanner Operation Initialising Scanner After initialisation the scan begins The Active frame displays Scanner Operation Scanning As the scan progresses the n...

Page 54: ...h page Use the forward and back controls on the bottom right of the Scan list to move back and forwards through the pages of scans Columns in the Scan list show Scan number a sequential ID number An asterisk after the id number indicates that this entry in the list is a reprocessed scan The ID of the reprocessed scan is otherwise the same as that of the original scan Time start the time and date t...

Page 55: ...ation grid data used to create the surface for volume computations The GRID dataset is created by o Applying calibration adjustments to the point cloud o Break the area into grid cells using the Grid options settings see section 7 5 1 6 o Take the elevation of the lowest point in the grid cell o Filter the data with the Angle of repose setting see section 7 5 1 7 o Fill holes using averaging based...

Page 56: ...rt a full report in PDF format The PDF report includes FiX1 serial number s Company name Site name Date and time of scan Contour map of the scanned area Volume Fill difference between the top surface and base surface where the top surface is above the base surface Volume Cut difference between the top surface and base surface where the base surface is above the top surface Figure 54 PDF report ...

Page 57: ...t base surface or a different angle of repose In this case first change the appropriate settings in the Calculation page Then from the Scan list select a scan and click Reprocess The Next Scan frame will change to Active replicating the processes displayed during a standard scan When the reprocessing is complete the reprocessed scan appears in the Scan list above the original scan It is displayed ...

Page 58: ... and the X axis displays the date of the scans Run your mouse pointer over the graph to view details of specific scans on the graph Beneath the main graph is a reference graph Drag a window over a section of the reference graph to zoom the main graph into a certain time period Maximum and minimum guidelines can be added to the graph Enter the appropriate setting in the Settings Reporting page see ...

Page 59: ...hoose whether the calendar is displayed by Month Week or Day Today s date is displayed beneath the drop down list In the Month view days where a scan has been scheduled are highlighted in red Click on a day to add delete or edit scheduled scans In the Day and Week views times are listed down the page in half hour divisions Click in a division to schedule a scan Alternatively click on an existing s...

Page 60: ...an is a one off scan Monthly Weekly Daily or Hourly Every select how regularly the scan should be carried out For example every 3 days or every 2 hours Save save the scheduled scan to the calendar Delete remove the scheduled scan from the calendar When the time of a scheduled scan arrives the scan starts automatically if the FiX1 is powered on If you connect to the web application during a schedul...

Page 61: ...e value to be edited Click the padlock button again to confirm the entered value The sections in the Settings page are outlined below 11 1 Units The Units section allows definition of the units of measurement in the FiX1 web application The selections determine the units in which values displayed and reported The selections also determine the default units for data input However each input field h...

Page 62: ...splay the Volume or the Weight of the stockpiled material If weight is selected enter a density value in Weight computation Weight Computation to enable a weight to be computed enter the known density of the stockpiled material The Density is used to convert from volume using the formula Weight Volume x Density 11 2 Information The Information section contains details of the current status of the ...

Page 63: ...ome available Use Beta Version tick the check box if you wish to use software updates that are still labelled as Beta versions This is unticked by default and should be left in this state unless advised otherwise by Carlson Automatic update tick the check box if you wish the FiX1 to receive automatic software and firmware updates A message to the right of this control indicates whether an update i...

Page 64: ...is of sufficient density to produce a reliable volume Be aware that if the point cloud is needlessly dense each scan will take longer to complete and the amount of data being stored on each unit will be higher The controls are listed below 11 3 1 Estimated Run Results Adjusting the settings in the Scanner section changes the duration of each scan as well as the number of points that will be collec...

Page 65: ...ng to the right shows a 70 angle The selected angle should ensure that the whole area of interest is included in each scan 11 3 3 Horizontal coverage The Horizontal coverage slider determines the horizontal extents of the scan Once the FiX1 is installed this will almost always be 360 to ensure full coverage of the area beneath the FiX1 Figure 62 Vertical scan coverage Figure 63 Horizontal scan cov...

Page 66: ...rotation speed The Head rotation speed slider determines the speed of vertical rotation of the laser head Given that the laser is firing at a fixed rate as the head is turning for larger scan areas the rotation speed may be slowed to ensure sufficient point density at longer distances Together with the Laser pulse rate the Head rotation speed determines the density of points along each radial scan...

Page 67: ...ufficient point density at longer distances The maximum setting is 15 000 Hz Together with the Head rotation rate the Laser pulse rate determines the density of points along each radial scan line 11 4 Reporting The Reporting section provides tools to configure the way scan results are displayed in the Scan list the Scan graph and in scan reports It also enables you to setup email addresses to whic...

Page 68: ...a user defined Maximum value is exceeded or the Minimum value not reached an email report is sent out to the listed email addresses Enter Maximum and Minimum values according to your site s reporting requirements Maximum and minimum guidelines appear on the Scan graph helping to highlight values which are beyond an acceptable range The thresholds relate to volume or weight depending on the Reporti...

Page 69: ...ached the mounting plate is surveyed in using the site coordinate system This must be the same coordinate system as that used to position the Bottom surface which is used as the base for volumetric computations see section 7 5 1 4 below 11 5 1 Mounting plate location Establish coordinates of the centre of the etched cross on the mounting plate see section 3 2 Enter these coordinates in the Mountin...

Page 70: ...ate to establish the orientation of the FiX1 see section 5 4 In Figure 70 note the relative positions of the power connector and Ethernet connector in relation to the direction surveyed Currently there is an additional offset of around 74 which must be added to the entered heading Contact Carlson for the exact value for your FiX1 unit Roll offset the mounting plate roll inclination offset from hor...

Page 71: ...stalled upright the switch should read Mounting plate down 11 6 Surfacing In order to compute a volume each scan is smoothed and filtered then a top surface is generated This top surface is compared to a base surface uploaded by the user which defines the floor level The Surfacing section deals with establishing these surfaces and the boundaries of the volume computations Figure 73 Mounting plate ...

Page 72: ...or from a new scan of the site It is essential that the surface be as far as possible a close representation of the survey of the solid ground or structure underneath the stockpiles to be measured by the FiX1 Click Upload to upload a base surface to the FiX1 A File upload dialog appears Select the appropriate TIN or DXF surface file from your computer and click Open The file is uploaded to the FiX...

Page 73: ... The polyline must be geo referenced on the same coordinate system as that used to survey in the Base Plate Coordinates see section 5 4 above The polylines may be derived from design files for the site from a dedicated survey or from FiX1 data The height Z value of each point along the polyline is ignored for the purposes of the establishment of the regions Each polyline in the file must have at l...

Page 74: ... Enter the Angle of repose for the material which the FiX1 is targeting If there are multiple materials in the area of interest enter the largest steepest angle of repose of the different materials 11 7 Network setup options The Network setup options allows you to configure the way that you connect to the FiX1 unit See section 5 8 for more information on the different connection options The Networ...

Page 75: ...b is a Remote Support check box Tick this check box to allow Carlson to remotely support the FiX1 See section 6 6 for further information 11 7 1 Ethernet settings To turn on an Ethernet connection in the Ethernet settings select Ethernet enabled To activate a dynamic IP address select Dynamic The FiX1 is assigned a dynamic IP address when it is connected to a network with a DHCP server You may nee...

Page 76: ...r each of these fields Click Apply network settings to activate any changes The IP address fixed or dynamic can be entered into the address bar of a web browser to access the FiX1 web application 11 7 2 Wi Fi settings To turn on a Wi Fi connection in the Wi Fi settings select Wi Fi enabled To use the Wi Fi access point mode select Access point enabled Figure 79 Ethernet options Static IP ...

Page 77: ...e Windows Wi Fi manager when a security key is requested Click Apply network settings to activate any changes To use the Wi Fi client mode select Use Wi Fi connection All available networks within range of the FiX1 s Wi Fi antenna appear in the Available networks list Click the network to which you wish to connect Figure 80 Wi fi enabled Access point mode Figure 81 Wi Fi enabled client mode ...

Page 78: ... address select Static Enter appropriate values which allow the FiX1 to connect to your network IP address Gateway Network mask DNS1 DNS1 Consult your IT department for advice on the values to enter for each of these fields Click Apply network settings to activate any changes The IP address fixed or dynamic can be entered into the address bar of a web browser to access the FiX1 web application 11 ...

Page 79: ...n the drop down list select Hub All spokes in the system must be added to the list Identify the IP addresses of all FiX1 units which will be acting as spokes Click Add Spoke Under Path enter the IP address of the first spoke and click Apply When the spoke is found on the network the status shows as Active Continue adding all spokes in the installation Figure 82 Cellular settings ...

Page 80: ...can fills the grid with elevations and returns the grid to the hub The hub consolidates data from all FiX1 units in the network cleans the data and computes a volume Note that all units in the hub and spoke installation must be geo referenced on the same coordinate system so that the scans of each unit are correctly registered If this stage is not completed the scans from each unit will be mismatc...

Page 81: ...n eccentricity phase Laser beam angle Tilt eccentricity Tilt eccentricity phase Laser tilt angle Head tilt angle Carlson keep all calculated calibration values on record The calibration values are rechecked whenever the FiX1 is back in the factory for servicing ...

Page 82: ...lication Language Click Language to select one of the installed languages in the FiX1 web application If there is a language you would like to use which is not listed please contact Carlson to request the additional translation ...

Page 83: ...loud for example investigating unusual results troubleshooting the FiX1 or occasional auditing of results The point clouds can be downloaded from the FiX1 but the data can also be viewed online without downloading any data The point cloud viewer is hosted on the FiX1 and viewed in your web browser No external software is required From the Scan list select the appropriate scan and click View The po...

Page 84: ...int at 50m 141mm x 103mm Maximum measurement rate 15 000 Hz 15 000 points per second Angular measurement Type Opto electronic encoder Angular accuracy 0 0055 Pan angle resolution 0 0055 Tilt angle resolution 0 0055 Scanning field of view horizontal 360 Scanning field of view vertical 200 Motion Servo controlled brushless DC motor Physical Data Dimensions H x W 495 mm x 314 mm rotational clearance ...

Page 85: ... performance 2 4 5 GHz IEEE 802 11 a b g n Up to 100Mbps UDP and 80Mbps TCP Cellular USA LTE Cat 4 3G fallback LTE bands 2 4 5 13 17 Europe Asia LTE Cat 4 2G 3G fallback LTE Bands 1 3 5 7 8 20 APAC S America LTE Cat 4 2G 3G fallback LTE Bands 1 3 5 7 8 28 Japan DoCoMo LTE Cat 4 3G fall back LTE Bands 1 3 5 8 19 Max measuring accuracy recorded at 50 m against Kodak white card 90 reflectivity to 1σ ...

Page 86: ...be returned to your equipment supplier Unless otherwise specifically agreed in writing between you and Carlson if you purchased the equipment from a Carlson company the warranty provisions contained in Carlson s CONDITIONS OF SALE apply You should consult these conditions to find out the details of your warranty but in summary the main exclusions from the warranty are if the equipment has been neg...

Page 87: ...armful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Information to the user 47CFR section 15 21 The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Carlson or authorised representative could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Information to the user 47CFR section 15 105 T...

Page 88: ...rials provided with the distribution THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS AS IS AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUE...

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