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Mod: MDM/011/M4 Rev 2

 

IDS GeoRadar

 

User Guide 

QGG/2020/002 

Rev. 1.1 

designed for providing information and notification to Decision Maker. Critical decisions about reactive measures to 
be taken with reference to sudden falling event related to geologic hazard must be taken by the Decision Maker under 
his exclusive responsibility. IDS GeoRadar does not assume any liability whatsoever for any consequences related to 
such a misuse of the output ports and hereby disclaims any and all liability related to the use of RockSpot as automatic 
decision-making device.  

7.1.9

 

Network operation 

In the absence of adequate connection, messages dispatch cannot be guaranteed. The user is responsible to provide 
for the operation and the maintenance of such appropriate LAN or WAN connection. 

7.1.10

 

Mobile phone coverage 

Alert messages dispatch by RockSpot system, requires an appropriate mobile phone communication network coverage. 
In the absence of adequate coverage, messages dispatch cannot be guaranteed. It is user responsibility to provide for 
an appropriate mobile phone communication network coverage. 

7.1.11

 

Early warning 

RockSpot is an instrument devoted to the detection and notification of SFEs during the event course itself. RockSpot is 
not effective in the early warning notification and it is not possible to set up proper alerts prior to the SFEs. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for RockSpot

Page 1: ...Mod MDM 011 M4 Rev 1 IDS GeoRadar User Guide QGG 2020 002 Rev 1 1 RockSpot User Guide October 2021...

Page 2: ...ssories delivered with the product Keep for future reference Intended use The intended use is the real time detection of fast moving geological event such as rockfall debris flow snow avalanche etc in...

Page 3: ...D Part 90 Subpart F Private land mobile radio services Radiolocation Service In order to use the sensor in the US territory a license of utilization must be obtained by FCC The license application can...

Page 4: ...ense exempt low power device according to RSS 210 Issue 10 Annex F F 1 Operating band is 10 50 10 55 GHz with a maximum EIRP of 32 7dBm Within the above mentioned limitation in terms of band and emitt...

Page 5: ...e interference 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device L e metteur re cepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le pre sent appa...

Page 6: ...Representative Company Name Leica Geosystems Ltd Company Number 3177B Company Address 1 3761 Victoria Park Ave City Scarborough Province State Ontario Postal Code M1W 3S2 Country Canada Contact Name S...

Page 7: ...ituation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury 1 1 8 DANGER Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which if not avoided could result in death or serious...

Page 8: ...cularly after the product has been subjected to abnormal use and before and after important measurements NOTICE If the accessories used with the product are not properly secured and the product is sub...

Page 9: ...y aware of the existing dangers 1 1 11 DANGER During the setup of the product the user must take care of the danger related to installing and working at height Precautions During the installation and...

Page 10: ...echanical influences and high ambient temperatures Do not drop or immerse batteries into fluids 1 1 15 DANGER Inadequate securing of the working site can lead to dangerous situations for example in tr...

Page 11: ...and regulations are observed Before transportation or shipping contact your local passenger or freight transport company DANGER During the setup of the product the user must take care of the danger r...

Page 12: ...High voltage 110 230 VAC in the CU Precautions In order to operate on the internal components of the CU for maintenance purposes switch OFF the system Unplug the AC cable and insert the LockOut TagOu...

Page 13: ...block 80 kg of minimum weight to be fixed using 8 chemical anchors provided with the pole Make sure pole is well stable and fixed on its concrete block DANGER High voltage 110 230 VAC in the CU Precau...

Page 14: ...mentioned hazards it cannot guarantee the complete removal of these risks RockSpot is an instrument devoted to the detection and notification of SFEs during the event course itself RockSpot is not eff...

Page 15: ...s the travel time of SFE could be too short to provide effective protection In case SFE events are too frequent the adoption of other construction protective measures should be considered It is also r...

Page 16: ...at 1000 m In the following table the approximative trend of detectable rock sizes versus the distance from the radar Distance from the radar Rock size 500 m 0 6 m 1000 m 2 5 m 2000 m 10 m Tab 1 Rockfa...

Page 17: ...r atmospheric conditions etc 3 1 2 Tracking Parameter Value Tracking range resolution 4 m Tracking azimuth accuracy Up to 1 Track update frequency Up to 2 Hz Table 2 RockSpot tracking specifications s...

Page 18: ...alert activation specifications 3 1 4 Environmental Specifications Parameter Value Operating Temperature 40 C 55 C Protection IP65 Operating conditions Designed to operate in any weather conditions De...

Page 19: ...lack of external power Power Consumption CU 70 W Power Consumption SU 45 W single unit Table 4 Environmental specifications 3 1 5 Radio Equipment Specifications Parameter Value RF operating band EU 1...

Page 20: ...DM 011 M4 Rev 2 IDS GeoRadar User Guide QGG 2020 002 Rev 1 1 Radiated Power EIRP USA 40 dBm Canada 32 7 dBm Signal modulation FMCW Certifications CE FCC ISED Table 5 RockSpot radio equipment specifica...

Page 21: ...002 Rev 1 1 4 System Breakdown 4 1 System Architecture The RockSpot system architecture is depicted in Fig A Fig A RockSpot system architecture The RockSpot system is composed by the following units...

Page 22: ...G 2020 002 Rev 1 1 Survey Unit for data collection and real time data processing Fig B RockSpot system overview 4 2 How the system is delivered The system is delivered with two main boxes Control Unit...

Page 23: ...Mod MDM 011 M4 Rev 2 IDS GeoRadar User Guide QGG 2020 002 Rev 1 1 Control Unit Box Survey Unit Case...

Page 24: ...1 4 2 1 Survey Unit Case The Survey Unit case contains a Survey Unit compact module enclosing the radar sensor the camera and the GNSS b Mounting Brackets and metallic ties c Control Unit Survey Unit...

Page 25: ...plate on the articulated bracket using T 30 Torx key 2 Mount the bracket with the plate on the pole fixing with the metallic ties using 7 mm socket wrench with the tie screw facing the outward side of...

Page 26: ...ties 2 Lift the CU by the handles and fix it to the designated brackets supports tightening with metallic ties using 7 mm socket wrench tangent and far from the pole as much as possible Apply isolati...

Page 27: ...origine riferimento non stata trovata in the connector SU1 red arrow do not connect the survey unit to the connector SU2 In order to supply the CU connect the designated cable Errore L origine riferim...

Page 28: ...g 1s Turn OFF the CU by pressing the power button for 6 7 seconds until the CONTROL UNIT LED turns OFF 2 The user can access to RockSpot Controller SW running in the embedded PC through the tablet opt...

Page 29: ...and tilt nodes are well tightened Check the metallic ties that hold both SU and CU are well fastened to the pole Visually check that all the connectors both on SU and CU are well fastened and intact V...

Page 30: ...f any Information contained in this Disclaimer including Trademarks and Graphics No part of this Disclaimer may be used or reproduced in any forms without the prior written agreement of IDS GeoRadar I...

Page 31: ...designated Operator s has got the ROCKSPOT User Certificate as defined by IDS GeoRadar specific procedure which the Buyer confirms to know and accept For Products which include specific Operational s...

Page 32: ...ay lead to missing or incomplete alert activation The setup of alert rules is solely under user responsibility based on his knowledge of the specific application features 7 1 4 Data Quality In case of...

Page 33: ...and orientation In the absence of adequate satellite coverage the measure provided by the integrated GNSS compass may not be sufficiently accurate and might lead to inaccurate or less accurate tracki...

Page 34: ...operation In the absence of adequate connection messages dispatch cannot be guaranteed The user is responsible to provide for the operation and the maintenance of such appropriate LAN or WAN connecti...

Page 35: ...system 7 2 3 SFEs size extent RockSpot system provides state of the art performance in terms of SFEs size extent sensitivity detection Detection probability increases with the SFEs surface extension S...

Page 36: ...carefully evaluated in order to minimize this effect although due to installation constrains there could be residual areas on the slope with unfavourable LoS The user handles the evaluation of the nu...

Page 37: ...es and false negatives may increase SFEs may be wrongly geocoded on the DTM and videos from camera could be blurred It is exclusive responsibility of the user to carry out proper ordinary maintenance...

Page 38: ...es However it must be noted that modelling of real phenomena like vegetation movements leads to an approximation of real world physics which may not be always effective and could introduce false alert...

Page 39: ...e RockSpot system is designed to operate with various simultaneously active sensors However the close presence of multiple Survey Units may introduce interference signals which in some circumstances c...

Page 40: ...TOMER SUPPORT For questions please feel free to contact our Customer Support Service at the following e mail address GEO BU Customer Care support geo idsgeoradar com MIN BU Customer Care support minin...

Page 41: ...A In this appendix the datasheet of TX and RX antennas are reported In particular the Elevation and Azimuth patterns are shown It is clearly visible the typical 9 dBi gain at 0 azimuth 0 elevation di...

Page 42: ...Mod MDM 011 M4 Rev 2 IDS GeoRadar User Guide QGG 2020 002 Rev 1 1 Figure B TX Antenna elevation beam pattern...

Page 43: ...Mod MDM 011 M4 Rev 2 IDS GeoRadar User Guide QGG 2020 002 Rev 1 1 Figure C RX Antenna azimuth beam pattern...

Page 44: ...Mod MDM 011 M4 Rev 2 IDS GeoRadar User Guide QGG 2020 002 Rev 1 1 Figure D RX Antenna elevation beam pattern...

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