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NSM 400

 

User Manual 

 

 

 

  Document Number: 

112304-901-08/03 

 

 

SOMAG AG Jena 

Am Zementwerk 8 
07745 Jena  |  Germany 

 
mail:  [email protected] 
web:  www.somag-ag.de 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for NSM 400

Page 1: ...NSM 400 User Manual Document Number 112304 901 08 03 SOMAG AG Jena Am Zementwerk 8 07745 Jena Germany mail info somag ag de web www somag ag de ...

Page 2: ...emoved section 7 3 Reshipment Removed declaration of conformity New Section 1 3 Watertightness Disclaimer Section 4 1 3 Continuous Torque Estimation 03 February 02 2022 Updated Conversion to new corporate design Section 3 Specifications constant lateral accelerations addition Section 4 1 Mechanical Installation device orientation added Section 6 2 Transport and Storage packing dimensions added ...

Page 3: ...Advices 13 4 1 2 Mass Center of Gravity Lateral Acceleration Correlation 13 4 1 3 Continuous Torque Estimation 14 4 1 4 Dimensions of Fastening Holes Footprint 16 4 1 5 Installation Installing the NSM 400 16 4 1 6 Main Dimensions Mounting the Payload 16 4 2 Electrical Installation 18 4 2 1 General Advice 18 4 2 2 Cabling of the NSM 400 18 4 2 3 Power J1 Cable 19 4 2 4 Interface J2 Basic Cable 19 4...

Page 4: ...3 5 2 4 Operation with a Navigation Management System 23 5 2 5 Operation with an IMU 23 5 3 Mount Communication Protocol 23 6 Maintenance Transport and Storage 24 6 1 Maintenance 24 6 2 Transport and Storage 24 7 Troubleshooting 25 7 1 Firmware Update 25 7 2 Reshipment 25 7 3 Powerless Top Surface Movement 26 ...

Page 5: ...bilization Mount is designed to automatically stabilize cameras scanners LIDARs and all other surveying equipment in two rotational axes The device is used to compensate random vehicle movements The device is designed to be used in rough environments but only in accordance with its specifications e g maximum current payload etc A differing usage is not recommended The manufacturer is not responsib...

Page 6: ...below With the protective caps instead of the cables fitted to the sockets the red rings will still be visible Please note that SOMAG AG Jena is not liable for water damages caused by improperly connected plugs or disconnected plugs This disclaimer also includes water damages due to damages of the protective bellow caused by the use of rough physical force or improper handling Before use please ch...

Page 7: ...cted Preventive measures Fingers getting caught in be tween moving parts Do NOT touch the device by the areas marked by the red crosses as shown in Figure 2 Impact by sudden Mount payload movement Maintenance work or installation of the Stabilization Mount payload ONLY with the device powered off and the power cable disconnected First start up of the device WITHOUT the payload installed 1 5 2 Risk...

Page 8: ...with current standards must forbid access to the safety area during movements The implementation of this safety protection is the responsibility of the customer Figure 1 Safety Area1 The safety area is the minimum area which needs to be secured around the Stabilization Mount It is the user s responsibility to do a risk analysis to define the right area size according to the circumstances as shown ...

Page 9: ...fore power will be applied It is recommended to run the Mount for the first trials without any payload Always make sure the payload is properly secured bolted to the Mount s top plate and does not exceed the maximum payload resp fulfills the conditions shown in chapter 4 1 2 and 4 1 3 The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages resulting from improperly secured payloads If the power supply...

Page 10: ...ight plug 110002 039 06 XX Cable Interface J2 0 3 m MAIN AUX ETH straight plug 110002 040 06 XX Cable Interface J3 3 m straight plug 110003 001 06 XX USB flash drive with software SOMAG Mount Control App 112304 901 08 XX NSM 400 Manual 110080 901 08 XX SOMAG Mount Control App Manual 112300 385 02 XX Bag with Handling Details and Por tage Sensors 112304 400 03 XX Transportation and Storage Box 1 So...

Page 11: ...der The content which is shown above refers to the standard scope of delivery which can vary for each specific order Please make sure that the items according to your quote purchase order and delivery are included in your package and contact the manufacturer SOMAG AG Jena if an item is missing ...

Page 12: ...age Power Consumption5 at Operational Voltage 90 W Peak Power Consumption5 at Operational Voltage 450 W Applied Standards IACS E10 DNV GL 2006 42 EC Machinery Preliminary data subject to change 1 Vehicle motion 18 15 s 40 s small periodical lateral accelerations 0 5 g acceptable constant lateral accelerations for more than 1 minute reduce the performance of the Mount can be compensated by external...

Page 13: ...n the following technical drawings and images are METRIC Modifications to the payload or the mechanical attachment must be carried out by authorized personnel SOMAG AG Jena does not take responsibility for any damages to the payload and to the NSM 400 caused by an inappropriate installation by unauthorized personnel 4 1 2 Mass Center of Gravity Lateral Acceleration Correlation Figure 3 needs to be...

Page 14: ...mb Unit Description 𝑀𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡 𝑀𝐼 𝑀𝐴 𝑀𝑊 𝑀𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑡 𝑀𝐼 Nm Torque caused by the payload s inertia and vehicle motion 𝑀𝐴 Nm Torque caused by lateral accelerations 𝑀𝑊 Nm Torque caused by wind force of the pay load 𝑀𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑡 Nm Torque caused by horizontal CoG offset of the payload to be avoided 𝑀𝐼 𝐹𝐼 𝐶𝑜𝐺 𝐽 𝜑 𝜋 180 𝑚 𝐶𝑜𝐺2 𝜑 𝜋 180 𝐽 kg m2 Payload moment of inertia 𝑚 kg Payload point mass 𝐶𝑜𝐺 m Vertical offset between ...

Page 15: ...e payload the geo metric form may be simplified 𝜌𝐿 kg m3 Air density 𝑣𝑊 m s Wind speed 𝑀𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑡 𝐹𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑡 𝑟 𝑚 𝑔 𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑔 m s2 Gravitational acceleration 9 81 m s2 𝑥 m Horizontal offset between payload CoG and center of stabilization Mount s sur face x direction 𝑦 m Horizontal offset between payload CoG and center of stabilization Mount s sur face y direction The Mount can only work properly when the conti...

Page 16: ...nting pad area see Figure 4 is clear of objects Position the device straight over the installation holes Install the NSM 400 with four screws A torque of 30 Nm is required to secure the device safely 4 1 6 Main Dimensions Mounting the Payload Figure 5 illustrates the main dimensions of the device the payload mounting holes and the pivot 8x M8 12 mm and 4x M10 15 mm deep threaded holes are provided...

Page 17: ...g and pivot It is always desired to move the center of gravity of the payload to the middle of the usable diameter This ensures the best dynamic behavior and stabilization performance of the Mount and avoids an unnecessary increase in power consumption Device Orientation Device Orientation ...

Page 18: ...ure 6 Cabling of the NSM 400 A Grounding Use the M5 6 mm deep threaded hole to ground the NSM 400 Replace the protective nylon screw with a metal screw This connection must NOT be used for grounding the payload Especially with regard to lightning protection it is the responsibility of the user to attach a ground connection to the payload B Power Supply J1 Connector Connect the power cable J1 here ...

Page 19: ...asic Cable The basic interface cable is used to bridge the distance between the Mount and the interface cable J2 Cable lengths up to 30 m are possible Figure 7 Wiring scheme interface J2 cable left and interface J2 basic cable right It is recommended to use A safeguard against accidentally reversing the po larity An external fuse with a max current of 32 A ...

Page 20: ... 10BASE T and 100BASE TX without POE Data exchange is not possible using Mount Communication Protocol 2 0 simultaneously via MAIN and ETH Data traffic using Mount Communication Protocol 2 0 via ETH blocks data exchange via MAIN 1 s delay time after the last ETH traffic Sending data to a remote computer simultaneously via ETH and MAIN is possible only if data exchange for Mount Communication Protoc...

Page 21: ...ill lead to a performance reduction It is not possible to use Interface J2 AUX and J3 AUX simultaneously If devices are connected to both interfaces J3 has priority Connector D Sub 9 way fe male 4 40 UNC thread Interface J3 RS 232 Pin Function 1 n c 1 2 TxD 3 RxD 4 n c 1 5 signal GND 6 9 n c 1 housing ground 4 3 SOMAG Mount Control App Installation Information regarding the installation of the SOM...

Page 22: ... as it may disrupt the electronic test phase ETP and thus reduce stabilization perfor mance A restart of the Mount recalibrates the device properly The following sequence will start once power is applied The internal controller of the Mount starts up Mechanical Test Phase MTP 2 5 s 10 s During the MTP the Mount checks its working height leveling position When the working height is ok no adjustment...

Page 23: ...lue and the standard gyro stabilization is not fast enough to reach the desired horizon Fast Leveling will start automatically The operator can start the Fast Leveling as well by pushing the Fast Leveling button of the SOMAG Mount Control App If the NSM 400 STAB mode fails respectively the device starts to oscillate you can switch back to MAN mode 5 2 3 Operation with a Remote Computer The NSM 400...

Page 24: ...ible 6 2 Transport and Storage The NSM 400 scope of supply contains a rugged transportation case see chapter 2 which is necessary to ship and store the device If the Mount is removed from the vehicle it should be placed in the storage box to keep it clean and protected Use only the original transportation case for shipping or transporting the device Using any other transportation housings or boxes...

Page 25: ...authorized by the manufacturer will void the warranty 7 1 Firmware Update If you need to change or update the firmware version please contact your local support or the manufacturer SOMAG AG Jena 7 2 Reshipment Reshipment information can be found on our website www somag ag de Please contact your local support or the manufacturer SOMAG AG Jena for further information ...

Page 26: ...le this movement its necessary to position the internal electronic valves in a specific position The following steps are required to do so Figure 9 Powerless top surface movement Make sure to turn back the grey rotary knob to its start position Figure 9 Step 1 to enable automatic functionality of the Mount Ensure to refit the bronze cover to the Mount as otherwise watertightness cannot be guaran t...

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