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Approved for Public Release 20 October

2015 by U.S. Army Project Manager I2WD

10/13/2017

Approved for Public Release 20 October

2015 by U.S. Army Project Manager I2WD

CyTerra

SYSTEM FAULT

RETURN TO DEPOT

•Shut down the sensor

•Power on the sensor

•If problem continues send for maintenance

Summary of Contents for Range R2D Link

Page 1: ...oca Raton FL 33431 Phone 561 961 5585 Certification Exhibit FCC ID YKD 25STW4100 019 FCC Rule Part Subchapter D Part 90 TÜV SÜD Project Number 72128221 Manufacturer L 3 Technologies CyTerra Model Range R2D Range R2D Link Manual ...

Page 2: ...oved for Public Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 10 13 2017 Approved for Public Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 1 CyTerra RANGE R2D OPERATION TRAINING MANUAL ...

Page 3: ...rmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate th...

Page 4: ...ved for Public Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 10 13 2017 Approved for Public Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 3 CyTerra LESSON 1 Description and Capabilities ...

Page 5: ...f common building materials The system is comprised of a stepped frequency continuous wave radar transceiver digital signal processor display and power supply electronics enclosed in a rugged water resistant lightweight plastic housing The operator controls consist solely of the two momentary push button switches located on the sides of the system The graphics display on the front of the system pr...

Page 6: ...ger I2WD 10 13 2017 Approved for Public Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 5 CyTerra The RANGE R2D is lightweight and compact It is designed to detect moving and near stationary objects through walls constructed of common building materials GENERAL ...

Page 7: ... Public Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 6 CyTerra Item Dimensions RANGE R2D Unit 10 x3 6 x3 9 25 4cm x 9 14cm x 9 91cm Storage Container 16 3 x12 8 x6 8 41 4cm x 32 51cm x 17 27cm 11 4 4 MECHANICAL DATA Item Weight RANGE R2D Unit 3 lbs 1 36 kg Storage Container 6 1 lbs 2 77 kg ...

Page 8: ...stem orientation THIS WILL NOT WORK WITH THE SYSTEM WITH THE LONG AXIS ORIENTED VERTICALLY Scan Buttons X2 to perform all system operations Scan Buttons will also rotate to match the LCD screen Battery Lid secures the battery compartment keeps moisture away from the batteries Rearward Antenna helps reduce false alarm rate The Operator should NEVER cover this antenna Receive Antenna receives radar ...

Page 9: ...or Public Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 8 CyTerra Top Left View Bottom Right View Scan Button Receive Antenna Transmit Antenna MAJOR COMPONENTS Scan Button Scan Button Scan Button Battery Lid Rotational View LCD Rearward Looking Receive Antenna Bumpers removed for Clarity ...

Page 10: ...iendly movers that could otherwise appear as targets on the readout display The rearward antenna should never be blocked during operation Avoid blocking the rearward antenna when stabilizing the system For both left and right handed use the operator s hand will cover the battery compartment If possible the operator should hold the sensor in the prone position without blocking the line of site for ...

Page 11: ...roject Manager I2WD 10 CyTerra REARWARD LOOKING ANTENNA Used to help reduce false alarms caused by the operator and or people around the operator DO NOT BLOCK the rearward looking antenna with your non operating hand when trying to stabilize the system Hold the system at eye level when operating Operating hand will cover the battery compartment ...

Page 12: ...elsius and will shut off at 85 degrees Celsius Operator Movement Indicator Informs the operator that excessive movement of the system could be affecting the systems performance Excessive Backside Movement Indicator Lets the operator know there is too much movement behind the system for it to work properly Target Display Grid Displays all target information in meters Horizontal Red Lines on the Dis...

Page 13: ... 10 10 15 20 25 Target Track Operator movement indicator Excessive backside motion Target display grid Brightness level Over temp Wall as seen by the system Multitarget Target indicators Battery indicator Number of detected targets Field of view indicators LCD SCREEN LAYOUT Indoor Against Wall Use Display Is in Meters M B 0 1 Mover Breather Processing Status BACK MOTION Track indicator ...

Page 14: ...U S Army Project Manager I2WD 13 CyTerra The system transmits radar waves into the target area All solid objects in that area reflect the waves The system receives these reflected waves processes the return and analyzes the data using principles of Doppler radar to detect moving objects and identify possible targets INSTRUCTION POINTS ...

Page 15: ...r 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 14 CyTerra Radar waves are transmitted into the target area The radar waves are then reflected by solid objects The system detects these reflected waves analyzes them and interprets them on the LCD The sensor can be placed against the wall or from standoff THEORY OF OPERATION 25 meters ...

Page 16: ... off a stationary object no relative motion would return at the same frequency as it was transmitted When the target is approaching or moving towards the transmitter the radar signal reflected off the object will be compressed and the returned frequency will be higher than the frequency that was transmitted Conversely a radar signal reflected off an object moving away from the transmitter receiver...

Page 17: ...ved for Public Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 16 CyTerra DOPPLER EFFECT Radar waves reflected from a stationary target will remain constant Radar waves reflected from a moving object will be compressed if the object is approaching or stretched if the object is receding ...

Page 18: ...proved for Public Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 17 CyTerra DOPPLER EFFECT Each movement from the target will have an effect on the Doppler These movements will be detected by the system and displayed on the LCD Breathing Limb Movement Unintentional Micro Movements ...

Page 19: ... RANGE R2D senses motion through non metallic walls and barriers of different materials such as drywall adobe cinderblock and rebar reinforced concrete It has been tested through walls up to 12 thick but may not be limited to this material depth dependent upon composition and density The system is water resistant up to 4 feet for 30 minutes The system would have to be held underwater to stay subme...

Page 20: ...9 CyTerra CAPABILITIES Function Performance Max effective range 25 meters from sensor Minimum mobile target acquisition time 5 seconds Minimum stationary target acquisition time 30 seconds Accuracy 2 meters in range or cross range Field of View 80 from center open air Water resistant 4 feet for 30 minutes A target that exhibits activity but does not change position ...

Page 21: ...ct Manager I2WD 10 13 2017 Approved for Public Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 20 CyTerra CAPABILITIES Detect Time 30 Sec Detect Time 15 Sec Detect Time 30 Sec Detect Time 5 Sec Prone Seated min move Standing min move Seated moving Moving ...

Page 22: ...Approved for Public Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 10 13 2017 Approved for Public Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 21 CyTerra LESSON 2 Operation ...

Page 23: ...line AA and 1 5v Nickel Metal Hydride AA batteries can be used in the system but will not give you maximum performance from the system Failure to install the batteries properly will cause the system to malfunction To install the batteries remove the battery door by unscrewing the thumbscrew located at the top of the unit Insert all batteries as the diagram inside the case states Replace the batter...

Page 24: ...20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 23 CyTerra BATTERY INSTALLATION WARNING Installing the batteries incorrectly will cause the system to malfunction DO NOT MIX BATTERY TYPES Functional Batteries in order of performance 1 5v Lithium L 91 1 5v Nickel Metal Hydride Alkaline Note Bumpers removed for clarity ...

Page 25: ...p 20 C 4 F 25 C 77 F 50 C 122 F Lithium 30 sec 3 min 9 1 hrs 11 7 hrs 12 75 hrs NiMH 30 sec 3 min 6 5 hrs 6 6 hrs 8 3 hrs Alkaline 30 sec 3 min 0 25 hrs 3 1 hrs 5 8 hrs Lithium 1 min 6 min 9 hrs 11 6 hrs 13 hrs NiMH 1 min 6 min 8 25 hrs 8 5 hrs 8 75 hrs Alkaline 1 min 6 min 0 33 hrs 2 8 hrs 5 5 hrs Lithium Continuous 1 2 hrs 1 5 hrs 1 4 hrs NiMH Continuous 0 9 hrs 1 25 hrs 1 25 hrs Alkaline Contin...

Page 26: ... the two momentary push button switches referred to as scan buttons located on the sides of the system These two buttons perform the several functions they power on the system power off the system adjust the brightness and navigate the user interface The sensor contains an inertial measurement unit that automatically detects the orientation of the sensor for single button specific functions INSTRU...

Page 27: ...Buttons for 3 seconds Brightness Control In the Main Menu select brightness and press either up or down to brighten or dim the display Zoom Selection In Scan Mode press the bottom Scan button to zoom in Main Menu Press and release both Scan Buttons while in Scan Mode Cycle Menu Options Press the bottom Scan Button while in Menu Mode Select Menu Option Press the top Scan Button while the selection ...

Page 28: ...blic Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 27 CyTerra With batteries installed aim the system in the desired direction either against a wall or in stand off and press and release the two scan buttons Tracking of moving targets will start in a minimum of three seconds INSTRUCTION POINTS ...

Page 29: ...TEM Wall Coupled Use Select Wall Mode Thumb and index finger operating scan buttons Palm covering battery compartment Hold at eye level DO NOT COVER OR BLOCK REARWARD LOOKING ANTENNA DO NOT COVER OR BLOCK FORWARD LOOKING ANTENNAS Stand Off Use Mount sensor on tripod or monopod Select Standoff Mode DO NOT COVER OR BLOCK REARWARD LOOKING ANTENNA DO NOT COVER OR BLOCK FORWARD LOOKING ANTENNAS ...

Page 30: ...ION WARNING Do not block rearward antenna while scanning Once the system is in the desired position flush to the wall or aimed at the target structure depress and release the Scan Buttons Note Bumpers removed for clarity ...

Page 31: ...roved for Public Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 30 CyTerra WALL COUPLING Wall Mode is selected in the menu screen and utilizes a 180 degree FOV The first wall always appears at the 0 line when the system is set to Wall mode whether the system is against a wall or not ...

Page 32: ... of time to detect a stationary target standing person is six seconds There is a 2 5 second delay between the real movement and the displayed results The object is displayed where it was 2 5 seconds ago Objects must be separated by at least 2 meters to be displayed as separate targets A 30 second scan time is recommended before moving to a new scanning position Factors to Consider When Gauging Sca...

Page 33: ...ct Manager I2WD 10 13 2017 Approved for Public Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 32 CyTerra CAPABILITIES Detect Time 30 Sec Detect Time 15 Sec Detect Time 30 Sec Detect Time 5 Sec Prone Seated min move Standing min move Seated moving Moving ...

Page 34: ...ct up and press the top scan button To decrease the brightness select down and press the top scan button Orientation of the system does not affect the button use Zoom Feature and Adjustment The Zoom feature can only be accessed while in the Scan Mode The top and bottom scan buttons also control this function The scan buttons allow the operator to zoom in or zoom out Warning The unit must settle fo...

Page 35: ...t Manager I2WD 10 13 2017 Approved for Public Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 34 CyTerra ADJUSTING SCREEN BRIGHTNESS The brightness level is adjusted on the menu screen The operator Selects up or down to adjust the brightness of the screen ...

Page 36: ...own Timeout Target Limit Select Brightness and Status Main Menu allows operator to choose the other menu screens Note Selection of Wall Mode or Standoff Mode is made on the Main Menu page Field of View FOV automatically changes to 180 Wall Mode or 90 Standoff with this mode selection Wifi on or off it the unit is a Range R2D Link Target Limit Select allows operator to limit the number of targets t...

Page 37: ...EOUT 5 MINUTES 10 MINUTES MENU NAVIGATION WALL MODE FOV 90 TARGET LIMIT Press and release Scan Buttons to enter menu mode Press and release the lower button to scroll through menu choices Press and release the top button to make the selection Currently selected options are noted by the The example below shows selection of Shutdown Timeout BACK NO TIMEOUT 10 MINUTES 5 MINUTES This selection control...

Page 38: ... bottom button while in scan mode changes to the 10m x 10m display pressing it again gives a 5m x 5m display Depressing the upper button changes back to 10m x 10m and again changes back to the default display Switching from scan back to standby restores the default display When in zoom mode the display background changes to yellow to alert the operator and red arrows along the border of the displa...

Page 39: ... S Army Project Manager I2WD 10 13 2017 Approved for Public Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 38 CyTerra 10m x 10m DISPLAY ZOOM 0 2 4 2 2 4 4 6 8 10 Target Track M B 0 1 Off Display Target Indicator Off Display Target Indicator ...

Page 40: ...U S Army Project Manager I2WD 10 13 2017 Approved for Public Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 39 CyTerra 5m x 5m DISPLAY ZOOM 0 1 2 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 Target Track M B 0 1 Off Display Target Indicator Off Display Target Indicator ...

Page 41: ...enever the system is not functioning properly yet is still able to boot up the message RETURN TO DEPOT will appear If this happens shutdown the system wait 10 seconds and restart the system Ensure the batteries are fully charged and installed properly If the RETURN TO DEPOT message occurs again the operator should have the system serviced as soon as possible INSTRUCTION POINTS ...

Page 42: ... by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 10 13 2017 Approved for Public Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 41 CyTerra SYSTEM FAULT RETURN TO DEPOT Shut down the sensor Power on the sensor If problem continues send for maintenance ...

Page 43: ...e and with blockage detected the word Blocked will be displayed If this occurs the operator should move to a different spot on the wall and try again In some situations a blockage alert indication may not occur even though the signal is blocked One such blockage could manifest if the system is held up directly against a metal door or wall In this situation the transmit signal is completely blocked...

Page 44: ...Army Project Manager I2WD 10 13 2017 Approved for Public Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 43 CyTerra FRONT BLOCKED Attempt to scan in a different area Consider construction materials Saturated porous materials Metal FRONT BLOCKED ...

Page 45: ...s case the message JAMMED will appear on the screen letting the operator know there is a problem While operating in Scan Mode and with strong interference detected the display will show the message JAMMED Move to a different spot on the wall where the interference may be lower If the JAMMED indication persists the system cannot be used until the interference source ceases operation Multiple system...

Page 46: ...ublic Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 45 CyTerra JAMMED Outside interference is preventing scanning Consider other equipment being used by your unit Consider equipment being used by adjacent units Consider enemy local capabilities Multiple systems working near each other JAMMED ...

Page 47: ...oltage is sufficient to provide full operational performance LOW BATTERY CAUTION The battery voltage is beginning to get low but will continue to function normally The operator should consider replacing the batteries when only 2 bars are illuminated LOW BATTERY WARNING Flashing The battery voltage is too low to continue operation The operator must replace the batteries The sensor will shut down 30...

Page 48: ...ovide full operational performance LOW BATTERY CAUTION The battery voltage is beginning to get low but will continue to function normally The operator should consider replacing the batteries when only 2 bars are illuminated LOW BATTERY WARNING The battery voltage is too low to continue operation The operator must replace the batteries Icon goes red with 30 minutes of battery life flashed at 30 sec...

Page 49: ...ved for Public Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 10 13 2017 Approved for Public Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 48 CyTerra LESSON 3 Factors Affecting Detection ...

Page 50: ...f this section is to make the user aware of phenomena that can affect the performance of radar based sensors in general and phenomena that can affect the RANGE R2D specifically These phenomena do not affect every usage of the sensor or every venue where it may be used but they are factors the operator needs to be aware of to maximize the effectiveness of the system USING A MOTION DETECTOR ...

Page 51: ... not limited to Animals Friendly personnel in front or behind the operator The system target acquisition algorithm is designed to negate the following but these items may still appear as targets The movement of trees and foliage caused by the wind Oscillating fans inconsistent circular patterns Vibrating equipment duct work compressors etc Any of these moving objects and others may appear as targe...

Page 52: ...tionary target potentially causing the target of interest in the same immediate vicinity to not be detected RANGE R2D looks for the unique ceiling fan signature and alerts the operator that it s present indicates its location and shows the estimated area where detection may be affected as a shadowed area on the display Fluorescent lighting also creates a strong Doppler signature that can have an e...

Page 53: ...r I2WD 52 CyTerra Radar will not penetrate metallic surfaces Should you try to scan over a metallic surface the Blocked screen appears In this instance you should attempt to rescan in an attempt to find a less metallic area Metal plate is the most likely to give you problems The sensor will be able to see through rebar reinforced concrete INSTRUCTION POINTS ...

Page 54: ...c Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 53 CyTerra BUILDING MATERIALS Metallic Surfaces and Objects Sensor can not penetrate metal surfaces Move sensor and attempt to rescan Metallic surfaces behind non metallic surfaces could also block the system refrigerator file cabinet FRONT BLOCKED ...

Page 55: ...lic Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 54 CyTerra UNDETECTED FRONT BLOCK Unseen obstructions Metal objects behind the wall can block the signal from the radar Because there is space between the system and the metal the blocked warning may not be detected Refrigerator filing cabinets ...

Page 56: ...e 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 55 CyTerra Scanning with the system between two blocks may reduce the effectiveness of the system Attempt to scan with the system over one block only Concrete Block The spaces in concrete block walls can cause some reduction in detection ability BUILDING MATERIALS ...

Page 57: ...er I2WD 56 CyTerra BUILDING MATERIALS Moisture content of the structure being scanned will affect the systems ability to see through the walls If the surface is saturated the system may not be able to detect targets at all The amount of moisture will affect the systems detection capability The more moisture present the less detection capability is available ...

Page 58: ...7 Approved for Public Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 57 CyTerra When scanning against the wall ensure that system is flush to the surface being scanned and being held to eye level Begin scanning only after you have set the system in place OPERATOR INDUCED ERRORS ...

Page 59: ...roject Manager I2WD 58 CyTerra As the operator you can diminish the systems ability to detect objects The system should be held so the operator s hands do not interfere with any of the system s antennas Do not block the rearward looking antenna Do not block the front looking antennas OPERATOR INDUCED ERRORS RANGE R2D Bumpers removed for clarity ...

Page 60: ... and the operator moving the sensor itself can all affect what is isn t detected by the system The movement indicator on the bottom right corner of the LCD lets the operator know if he she is moving the sensor enough to affect detection The sensor should be kept as still as possible when scanning As mentioned earlier DO NOT BLOCK THE REARWARD FACING ANTENNA when trying to stabilize the system INST...

Page 61: ...nager I2WD 10 13 2017 Approved for Public Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 60 CyTerra The sensor will also indicate areas of possible reduced detection by showing those areas as shaded on the display INSTRUCTION POINTS Area of Reduced Detection ...

Page 62: ...erra The movement from ceiling fans can cause the noise level the radar sees to be too high for stationary target detection in the area under and adjacent to the fan The RANGE R2D can detect the unique signature of a ceiling fan and will show the operator where it s located so they can be aware of the area of reduced detection INSTRUCTION POINTS Area of Reduced Detection ...

Page 63: ...eiling fans can cause the noise level the radar sees to be too high for stationary target detection in the area under and adjacent to the fan The RANGE R2D can detect the unique signature of a ceiling fan and will show the operator where it s located so they can be aware of the area of reduced detection INSTRUCTION POINTS Area of Reduced Detection 0 5 10 5 5 10 10 15 20 25 Target Track M B 0 1 ...

Page 64: ...my Project Manager I2WD 63 CyTerra The electronic signature emitted by fluorescent lighting can cause areas of reduced detection The RANGE R2D can detect the unique signature of fluorescent lights and it alerts the operator that it s present and detection may be reduced INSTRUCTION POINTS 0 5 10 5 5 10 10 15 20 25 Target Track M B 0 1 FLUOR ...

Page 65: ...tem The operator should remain as still as possible This is especially important when the sensor is being used in standoff from a wall The system will display no new information while the Operator Movement Indicator is displayed Operator Movement Indicator OPERATOR INDUCED ERRORS If the Operator Movement Indicator appears first attempt to stabilize the system If the indicator persists attempt to r...

Page 66: ...e sensor look like it is actually in front of it If the movement behind the sensor is at the same range as the target inside the building is from the first wall of the building this energy competes with the energy of the target The more closely grouped personnel are to the sensor the smaller the area affected by their movement The sensor has a rear looking antenna and software algorithms that dete...

Page 67: ...nergy from personnel moving behind the sensor may prevent detection of targets To help prevent this the system will warn you that there is too much motion being detected on the operator s side of the system by displaying the Excessive Backside Motion Icon 10m 0m 5m 5m 1 In some cases the Backside Motion Indicator will not appear and backside targets could appear as targets in your target area BACK...

Page 68: ...anager I2WD 67 CyTerra REDUCED BACKSIDE DETECTION The operator may reduce the effectiveness of the rearward looking antenna s ability to reduce backside motion if the antenna is blocked by the operators body No reduction No reduction This reduced area will move based on how the system is held by the operator Operator Reduced due to operator interference ...

Page 69: ...e sensor look like it is actually in front of it If the movement behind the sensor is at the same range as the target inside the building is from the first wall of the building this energy competes with the energy of the target The more closely grouped personnel are to the sensor the smaller the area affected by their movement The sensor has a rear looking antenna and software algorithms that dete...

Page 70: ...I2WD 10 13 2017 Approved for Public Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 69 CyTerra The sensor detects backside motion and indicates the area in the field of view that may be impacted by shading that area on the display 18m 1 ENVIRONMENTAL TARGET MASKING ...

Page 71: ...10 13 2017 Approved for Public Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 70 CyTerra 1 Targets may be too close to be represented by individual target icons The multi target icon red square is used in these situations 0 5 5 MULTIPLE TARGETS 2 0 5 10 10 5 5 10 15 20 ...

Page 72: ...ct Manager I2WD 10 13 2017 Approved for Public Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 71 CyTerra Larger targets may appear to travel in an arc when they pass in front of the system This is because of their large radar cross section LARGE TARGETS ...

Page 73: ...The optimal detection distance is a maximum of 25 meters but this may vary based on the type of wall construction Detection through multiple walls or even an entire building is possible depending on the construction materials of the wall within the structure however detection performance is diminished when traveling through additional walls such as interior cinder block or concrete walls Stationar...

Page 74: ...ore Likely The best detection performance occurs directly in front of the unit and extends out 60 degrees in a conical pattern Detection performance rapidly falls off to a minimum at 90 degrees creating blind spots Detection performance may be diminished because of construction material and the number of walls in the detection range Areas of Reduced Accuracy in the Field of View FACTORS EFFECTING ...

Page 75: ... Multiple scans performed at set intervals along the wall or adjacent walls of the same room will increase area coverage and increase your probability of detecting targets By performing these extra scans the amount of area with diminished detection performance is drastically reduced The number and amount of times scanned will be determined by the operator INSTRUCTION POINTS ...

Page 76: ...WD 10 13 2017 Approved for Public Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 75 CyTerra Walls less than one meter apart will not be counted as two walls If the second wall is greater than 10 meters away it will not be displayed on the readout 18 m WALL DETECTION ...

Page 77: ...ase 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 76 CyTerra Multiple scans performed at set intervals along the wall or adjacent walls of the same room will increase area coverage and increase your probability of detecting targets Probability of Detection More Likely Area Coverage FACTORS AFFECTING DETECTION ...

Page 78: ...E R2D is also capable of detecting targets on different floors within a building if the targets falls within the field of view of the system Operators will not be able to determine precisely which floor is producing the alert Detection performance may diminish when travelling through the ceiling or the floor of the structure based upon types of material encountered INSTRUCTION POINTS ...

Page 79: ...ase 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 78 CyTerra Probability of Detection More Likely When scanning a multiple level structure personnel on different levels may be detected if the target is within the field of view of the system Two Story Building Multi level Structures FACTORS EFFECTING DETECTION ...

Page 80: ...ed for Public Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 79 CyTerra 18m Breathers could be masked by environmental factors The sensor detects this and indicates the area in the field of view that may be impacted by shading that area on the display 18m 1 ENVIRONMENTAL TARGET MASKING ...

Page 81: ...the system from a standoff position will be more difficult than operating the system against the wall The operator must do his best to keep the system steady The system must be mounted to a tripod for best results A monopod may be used but stationary target detection sensitivity may be reduced If the system is moving too much the shaky hand movement indicator will be displayed on the bottom right ...

Page 82: ... WITH STANDOFF It is possible for the system to be used away from walls or surfaces to detect targets Ensure the distance from the first wall is greater than meter Detection of the first wall is critical to operation of the sensor If the first wall is not shown at correct approximate location move the sensor enough to bring up the motion indicator This will reinitiate wall detection ...

Page 83: ... Public Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 82 CyTerra NARROWED FIELD OF VIEW To help reduce the risk of false positives when set to Standoff mode the system will adjust it s field of view to 90 degrees Field of view is 180 degrees when set to Wall mode 0m 10m 15m 5m 90 90 90 180 ...

Page 84: ... 2017 Approved for Public Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 83 CyTerra 9 meters 12 meters Aim the system at the structure you intend to scan Just keeping the system level can result in the ground being interpreted as a wall by the system SCANNING WITH STANDOFF ...

Page 85: ...I2WD 84 CyTerra Scanning from the corners or off angles can reduce the effectiveness of the system SCANNING WITH STANDOFF When scanning in standoff mode it is important to be center the system to the structure you are scanning If you are not centered on the structure when scanning the first wall may not be detected giving you inaccurate readings while scanning ...

Page 86: ...ober 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 85 CyTerra While not the ideal method of operation the system can be used 10 from parallel of the wall being scanned Using the sensor at a greater angle than 10 from the wall may cause degradation of detection of walls and negatively affect detection of targets INSTRUCTION POINTS ...

Page 87: ...ect Manager I2WD 10 13 2017 Approved for Public Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD 86 CyTerra Off Angle Use Not the ideal method of operation Operating the system this way will reduce the effectiveness of the scan 10 SCANNING WITH STANDOFF ...

Page 88: ...Approved for Public Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD CyTerra RANGE R2D LINK ADDENDUM TO RANGE R2D OPERATION TRAINING MANUAL ...

Page 89: ...wever there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation b...

Page 90: ...Approved for Public Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD CyTerra LESSON 1 Description and Capabilities ...

Page 91: ... greater Line of Sight The 2D LINK system can also operate from AC power with the provided power supply Components of the RANGE R2D LINK System RANGE R2D LINK sensor with built in WiFi module and tripod mount HP Stream 7 or equivalent Windows Tablet Do Not cover upper left corner this is where the antennae is located AC power supply and cord used for either the sensor or the battery charger Qty 16...

Page 92: ... by U S Army Project Manager I2WD CyTerra MAJOR COMPONENTS WiFi Module RANGE R2D LINK REMOTE DEVICE BATTERY CHARGER POWER SUPPLY Tripod Mount Note Do not cover Remote Device Antennae WIFI ANTENNAS Keep hands away from this edge for best results ...

Page 93: ...WD CyTerra Item Dimensions RANGE R2D Link Unit 12 x3 6 x3 9 25 4cm x 9 14cm x 9 91cm Storage Container 16 3 x12 8 x6 8 41 4cm x 32 51cm x 17 27cm 11 4 4 MECHANICAL DATA Item Weight RANGE R2D Link Unit 3 5 lbs 1 36 kg Storage Container 6 1 lbs 2 77 kg Soft Case 0 5 lbs 0 23 kg ...

Page 94: ...Approved for Public Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD CyTerra LESSON 2 Operation ...

Page 95: ...tteries or external AC power supply Install the desired batteries or connect the external power supply to the external power connector CAUTION DO NOT INSTALL BATTERIES AND CONNECT THE EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY SIMUTANEOUSLY AS THE POWER SUPPLY WILL BE SUPPLYING UNREGULATED CURRENT TO THE BATTERIES AND DAMAGE TO THE BATTERIES POWER SUPPLY AND OR RANGE R2D LINK SENSOR MAY OCCUR WiFi Module RANGE R2D LIN...

Page 96: ... WiFi from the main menu and it will toggle to the on state Note Once enabled WiFi remains on until power on the sensor is cycled off and then on again This implementation prevents accidental turning off WiFi from the remote device and losing communication with the sensor Remove the batteries when use of the system is completed to prevent draining of the batteries WiFi Module RANGE R2D LINK WiFi E...

Page 97: ...y U S Army Project Manager I2WD CyTerra POWERING THE SYSTEM Power on the remote device allow Microsoft Windows 10 to start and navigate to the RANGE R2D Link App on the Windows Desktop WIFI ANTENNAS Keep hands away from this edge for best results ...

Page 98: ...Release 20 October 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD CyTerra Using The Windows Application Double tap on the RANGE R2D Link icon to start the application Application will connect to sensor Sensor will go into SCAN mode ...

Page 99: ...r 2015 by U S Army Project Manager I2WD CyTerra POWERING THE SYSTEM The app will open and the remote device will indicate it s connecting to the sensor Signal Quality TOGGLE SELECT NEXT RECORD Note Do not cover the remote display antennae ...

Page 100: ...o the sensor the Main Menu display shown on the sensor display will show on the remote device Press the Toggle button To switch between the Main Menu and Scanning Press the Select button To make a Menu selection Press the Next button To navigate the Menu Selections TOGGLE SELECT NEXT RECORD Press the Record button To record the display to The media card ...

Page 101: ...ject Manager I2WD CyTerra POWERING THE SYSTEM When in scan mode the display on the sensor is duplicated on the remote device and the RANGE R2D LINK operates as if the user were holding it Follow RANGE R2D Operating Instructions for use TOGGLE SELECT NEXT RECORD ...

Page 102: ... LINK application by tapping on the X in the red box in the upper right hand corner of the display Power the remote device off using the standard Windows 8 1 method Squeeze and hold the two control buttons on the sensor until the RANGE R2D Link power off Remove the batteries or disconnect external power from the RANGE R2D LINK ...

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