User manual

IBIS-ArcSAR

MNG/2017/012 Rev 1.0

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INDEX

1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Purpose ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Application field .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2 ABOUT THE MANUAL ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Manual layout ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Symbols ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Glossary and acronyms ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.4 Reference .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
4 IBIS-ArcSAR HARDWARE BREAKDOWN ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
4.1 ArcSAR Trailer ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................11
4.2 ArcSAR Acquisition Unit ............................................................................................................................................................................................11
4.3 ArcSAR Supply Unit ...................................................................................................................................................................................................15
4.4 Pole ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................22
4.5 External Cables..........................................................................................................................................................................................................23
4.6 Solar Panels ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................25
4.7 Wind Turbine (optional) ...........................................................................................................................................................................................25
4.8 Weather Station (optional) .......................................................................................................................................................................................26
4.9 Wi-Fi Link (optional) ..................................................................................................................................................................................................27
4.10 Low temperature kit (optional) ................................................................................................................................................................................28
5 FIRST ArcSAR SETUP ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29

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5.1 Unpacking the wooden boxes ..................................................................................................................................................................................29

5.2 Supply Unit on the trailer deck .................................................................................................................................................................................30
5.3 Acquisition Unit on the trailer deck ..........................................................................................................................................................................32
5.4 IBIS Sensor Setup ......................................................................................................................................................................................................34
5.5 Panoramic Camera Setup .........................................................................................................................................................................................35
5.6 Supply Unit and Acquisition Unit Connections Setup ...............................................................................................................................................35
5.7 Safety Electrical devices Setup .................................................................................................................................................................................35
5.8 Generator First Setup ...............................................................................................................................................................................................36
5.9 Turning on the system ..............................................................................................................................................................................................39
5.10 Green module first setup ..........................................................................................................................................................................................40
5.11 Powering the Peripherals..........................................................................................................................................................................................41
5.12 ArcSAR Laptop first setup .........................................................................................................................................................................................41
5.13 ArcSAR Router Board IP address configuration ........................................................................................................................................................43
5.14 Change Wi-FI Radio IP Address .................................................................................................................................................................................43
5.15 Controller General Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................44
5.16 Trailer cable connection ...........................................................................................................................................................................................45
5.17 Pole on the Supply Unit ............................................................................................................................................................................................45
5.18 IBIS Accessories on Pole............................................................................................................................................................................................46
5.19 Wind Turbine and Pole Installation and Setup .........................................................................................................................................................53
5.20 End of the ArcSAR First Setup ...................................................................................................................................................................................59
6 FIRST IBIS-ArcSAR START UP ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
6.1 Park the IBIS-ArcSAR .................................................................................................................................................................................................60
6.2 Disconnect the IBIS-ArcSAR from the truck ..............................................................................................................................................................60

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6.3 Hydraulic Jacks Setup................................................................................................................................................................................................62

6.4 Power Supply Unit setup ..........................................................................................................................................................................................64
6.5 Laptop Starting..........................................................................................................................................................................................................67
6.6 Session starting .........................................................................................................................................................................................................68
6.7 Wind Turbine Setup ..................................................................................................................................................................................................68
7 DISMANTLING AN IBIS-ArcSAR SYSTEM ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 68
7.1 Actions on IBIS Controller and on ArcSAR Laptop ....................................................................................................................................................68
7.2 Actions on the ArcSAR Supply Unit ...........................................................................................................................................................................68
7.3 Actions on the Trailer jacks .......................................................................................................................................................................................68
7.4 Get ArcSAR ready to drive ........................................................................................................................................................................................69
APPENDIX A Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 70
APPENDIX B Warranty ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 72
APPENDIX C Packing Contents ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 74
APPENDIX D Technical Specification ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 75
APPENDIX E Additional Notes ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 78
Authorization of utilization – national restrictions ........................................................................................................................................................................78
CE Marking......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................78
APPENDIX F Contacts ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 79
APPENDIX G Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 80

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1 INTRODUCTION
This document describes the IBIS-ArcSAR system, and particularly refers to
the concepts the user should learn before initiating the utilization of this
device. Therefore we recommend to read the entire document before
starting the system.

If technical assistance is required, please use the contact numbers provided

on the Appendix of this manual.

1.1 Purpose
Reading this document will provide all the necessary knowledge to install
and maintain the IBIS-ArcSAr system. It particularly presents a step by step
procedure to install the system, information for a safe use of the system
and instructions for its general maintenance.

1.2 Application field

This document applies to the installation of the IBIS system in ArcSAR
configuration and its use in the field for monitoring of quasi static
phenomena.

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2.2 Symbols
2.1 Manual layout
This manual consists of the following chapters: Warning information

Chapter 3 – General Description

Chapter 4 – IBIS-ArcSAR Hardware Breakdown

Note information
Chapter 5 – First ArcSAR Setup

Chapter 6 – First ArcSAR Start Up

Chapter 7 – Dismantling an ArcSAR system Tip information

APPENDIX A – Disclaimer

APPENDIX B - Warranty

APPENDIX C – Packing Contents

APPENDIX D – Technical Specification

APPENDIX E – Additional Notes

APPENDIX F - Contacts

APPENDIX G - Maintenance

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2.4 Reference
2.3 Glossary and acronyms
2.4.1 Bibliography
2.3.1 Acronyms
AC Access Point [BD1] MNG/2016/0009 – IBIS Controller v.04.02 – User Manual

DEM Digital Elevation Model [BD2] MNG/2017/010 – IBIS Guardian v. 03.05 – User Manual
[BD3] MNG/2016/0017 - IBIS-ArcSAR System – Maintenance and
FMCW Frequency linearly Modulated Continuous Wave
Repair Guide
GPS Global Positioning System

IBIS Image By Interferometric Survey

2.4.2 1.6.2 Definitions
LED Light Emitting Diode
Pixel: area of resolution used in the IBIS-ArcSAR system.
LoS Line of Sight
Radial displacement: displacement of the range bin or the pixel along the
PoE Power over Ethernet direction joining the Range bin or pixel to the IBIS system i.e. along the LoS.

PSU Power Supply Unit

PSU Power Supply Controller

SAR Synthetic Aperture Radar

SNR Signal to Noise Ratio

SU Subscriber Unit

USB Universal Serial Bus

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IBIS-ArcSAR supplies a continuous displacement map of the entire area. It

3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION measures simultaneously all the displacements of the entire area
illuminated by the antenna beam, which can cover over hundreds of
The IBIS-ArcSAR system is designed to remotely measure slow thousands of square meters;
displacements at an accuracy great as a tenth of a millimeter. The IBIS-
ArcSAR system is particularly suitable for terrain and structural monitoring IBIS-ArcSAR directly measures the displacements of the territory of interest
applications, it aims to detect quasi-static displacements over long time near real time;
periods. IBIS-ArcSAR can be used both day and night, and in almost all weather
The performance of the IBIS-ArcSAR system depends on the type of conditions;
configuration used and on the operative measurement conditions (above IBIS-ArcSAR doesn’t require the continuous presence of an operator and
all, related to the reflectivity of the area under investigation); however, the can be controlled by wireless connection.
best performance characteristics can be defined as follows:
This possibility of performing long distance monitoring, without needing to
For Ku band system: install sensors signifies that investigations can be performed even when:
 maximum operational distance: 5 km;  the area of interest is not accessible;
 field of view: 360°;  the area of interest is particularly large and would therefore require
 acquisition time: 40 seconds; many in situ sensors.
 image resolution in distance: 0.75 m (EU/FCC limits); In addition, when the monitoring activity is required to assure personnel
safety in emergency situations, the possibility of performing remote
 angular resolution: 5 mrad (5 m at 1 km);
monitoring may be essential to protect lives.
 accuracy in measuring displacements in the viewing direction: 0.1
mm (for points with a good reflectivity – SNR > 50 dB – and and Fig. 2 show a view of the four side of IBIS-ArcSAR system. The basic
Fig. 1
depending on the impact of atmospheric variation on the measure). components are:
The IBIS-ArcSAR system offers the following advantages over the currently
 ArcSAR Acquisition Unit: made of Positioner, Radar Sensor, Antennas,
available monitoring systems (GPS, total stations, extensometers):
Pointing Camera, Panoramic Camera and GPS;
IBIS-ArcSAR permits the operator to perform remote monitoring of the area  Positioner: it allows the movement in azimuth and tilt of
(remote sensing), without needing to access the area to install sensors or sensor and the panoramic camera. The movements are
optical targets; controlled by the Controller SW. The positioner is able to

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rotate within 360°. The radar view can therefore be 360°  Generator: it is the main source of power used to recharge
wide. the battery pack when connection to the grid is not
available. It can be configured to automatically start when
 Radar Sensor: it generates, transmits and receives the
required;
electromagnetic signal. The Radar Sensor is installed at the
edge of the positioner arm. The movement of the Radar  Integrated Solar Panels: for recharging the battery pack
Sensor around the positioner permits the utilization of the therefore reducing the generator running time;
ArcSAR technique, which obtains a 3D image of the
 ArcSAR Trailer: it permits the mobilization of the IBIS-ArcSAR and
scenario;
gives extreme stability to the Acquisition Unit during the monitoring
 Antennas: proper antennas are required to make the Radar session thanks to hydraulic jacks.
Sensor properly transmitting and receiving RF signals;
 Pointing Camera: mounted right over the Radar Sensor, it
The optional components are:
helps to easily define the area of interest. A video
streaming is in fact integrated in the Controller Software to  Wind turbine: for recharging the battery pack therefore
get a real time feedback of the Radar current pointing reducing the generator running time;
direction during the session setup.
 Weather Station: it provides information about the
 Panoramic Camera: installed below the radar trolley, it atmospheric conditions;
provides 360° high-resolution geocoded images of the
scenario;  Wi-Fi Bridge: it permits data transmission from IBIS-ArcSAR
to the Control Room;
 GPS: to automatically retrieve the information needed for
the geocoding (Radar position and bearing);  Low temperature kit: it allows the IBIS-ArcSAR operation in
extremely cold environments;
 ArcSAR Supply Unit: this module is in charge of giving power supply
and control to the Acquisition Unit and to other optional devices
such as WIFI antenna and weather station; It is composed of:
 Laptop PC: it is equipped with the system management
software (IBIS Controller Software). This is used to setup
the acquisition parameters, store the data and transmit
them to the control room;
 Battery pack: this is the main source for supplying the
Acquisition System and all the other devices;

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Fig. 1 – IBIS-ArcSAR system (rear and right side) Fig. 2 – IBIS-ArcSAR system (front and left side)

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The trailer is provided with a car connector to supply the rear positioning
4 IBIS-ArcSAR HARDWARE BREAKDOWN lights of the trailer.

This section of the manual provides a detailed description of the 4.2 ArcSAR Acquisition Unit
components making up IBIS-ArcSAR system:
This system is made of Positioner, Radar Sensor, Antennas, Pointing
The system configuration depends on the selected purchase options, the Camera, Panoramic Camera and GPS
system may not include some of the items specified below.
4.2.1 IBIS Radar Sensor
4.1 ArcSAR Trailer The IBIS Radar Sensor is a unit containing all the parts for the generation,
transmission, reception and acquisition of the radar signal. The Radar
The ArcSAR Trailer (Fig. 3) is the basis where the IBIS-ArcSAR Supply and Sensor is shown in Fig. 4 and can be seen as a yellow box.
Acquisition Units are mounted. It is provided with a hook to tow the trailer
with a vehicle. At every corner there is a hydraulic support legs (or jacks)
whose task is ensuring the stability of the trailer during IBIS-ArcSAR
operation. Trailer is equipped with mechanical brakes plus a hand brake for
parking. Next to the wheels four yellow chocks are provided to increase the
working security when the trailer is parked.

Power supply to the trailer supports is provided by a cable connected to the

main I/O interface panel, placed on the rear side of ArcSAR Supply Unit. A
battery cut-off is provided to isolate the supplying of hydraulic supports (Fig.
30).

Fig. 4 – IBIS Radar Sensor front view

The Radar Sensor has the following interfaces (see Fig. 5 and Fig. 6):

 Ethernet type and Supply sockets on the case back-side;

 #4 threaded holes and a central pivot on the case bottom-side to fix
the sensor to Positioner trolley;
Fig. 3 - View of the ArcSAR Trailer

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it is automatically supplied by the Positioner. Pointing Camera connections

consist of an Ethernet wire and a power wire (12Vdc).

Fig. 5 – Back view of the Radar Sensor

Fig. 7 – ArcSAR Pointing Camera

4.2.3 Antennas
IBIS-ArcSAR system is provided with four IBIS-ANT7 antennas installed at
slightly different elevations operating in vertical polarization and
characterized by a maximum gain of 13.5 dBi.The beam aperture of the
antenna main lobe is shown in Tab. 1. Its vertical and horizontal patterns are
displayed in Fig. 8

IBIS-ANT7 HORIZONTAL PLANE VERTICAL PLANE

-3 dB 50° 31°
Fig. 6 – Bottom view of the Radar Sensor -10 dB 83° 62°

4.2.2 Radar Sensor Pointing Camera Tab. 1 – Width of main lobes of IBIS-ANT7 antennas at -3 dB and -10 dB

The Pointing Camera is used to easily define the borders of the area to
cover with IBIS monitoring. This action is performed during the Controller
The combination of four antennas installed at different elevations simulates
session wizard, where the user has to set manually the limits of the
the vertical movement of the sensor, thus allowing the DEM creation.
scenario. The Pointing Camera provides a real-time streaming to the user
therefore giving a precise feedback on the actual radar pointing direction.
Pointing Camera is installed on the top cover of the Radar Sensor (Fig. 7) and

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Fig. 8 – IBIS-ANT7 vertical and horizontal plane pattern

4.2.4 Positioner
The Positioner (Fig. 9) is equipped of 2 motorizations: the tilt, which is used
to facilitate radar pointing and the azimuth, which is used to perform Fig. 9 – Positioner top part
ArcSAR scans (radial).
 Tilt: Radar sensor tilt can range between +/-25° with an accuracy of
0.1°;
 Azimuth: the main horizontal beam can rotate from -180° to +180°
with an accuracy of 0.01°;

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Label Part LED color Status Meaning

SENSOR Radar Sensor solid Related part powered

POS Motorization Related part powered

solid

CAMERA Panorami camera solid Related part powered

GPS GPS solid Related part powered

Low power
HEATER solid Related part powered
heaters

Green when the system can

TRANSPORT Transport mode solid be moved. Red when the
system cannot be moved

Tab. 2 – Positioner LEDs meanings

Fig. 10 – Positioner base

On the left side of the Positioner column, there are 6 LEDs (Fig. 10).
Green when the system can
TRANSPORT Transport mode solid be moved. Red when the
system cannot be moved
Tab. 2 summarizes the meaning the LEDs.
Fig. 11 – Positioner LEDs

At the Positioner base there is an I/O Interface panel that included the
following sockets (Fig. 12):

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Views can be acquired on a user request or automatically taken by the

system following a user-defined time schedule;

Fig. 13 – Panoramic Camera fixed below the sensor trolley

Fig. 12 – I/O interface Positioner panel

 POSITIONER: this socket allows the power supply and control of the 4.2.6 GPS
acquisition unit (sensor, positioner, cameras and GPS) It allows to obtain the system position and northing required for the radar
 USB for azimuth axis diagnostic map and panoramic pictures geocoding. Geocoding information are
gathered during the session setup (controller wizard).
Just below the rotating arm, two metal bars are provided to facilitate the
lifting and moving of the Positioner during ArcSAR first configuration.
4.3 ArcSAR Supply Unit
The Positioner base has holes placed at every corner to allow the fixing of
the whole frame to the Trailer deck. This module is in charge of giving power supply and control to the
Acquisition Unit and to other optional devices as Wi-Fi radios, weather
4.2.5 Panoramic Camera station and wind turbine (both mounted on a dedicated pole) (Fig. 39).
Fixed below the radar trolley the camera (Fig. 13) rotates accordingly to the
positioner movement, providing 360° geocoded images of the scenario. In addition, it allows the communication between the field Laptop and the
The camera obtains high resolution panoramic views of the entire scenario Control Room.
(arranged in layers of different image resolution), combining several
ArcSAR Supply Unit includes electrical modules, battery pack, the laptop,
16Mpixels pictures. The integration of the Panoramic Camera in Guardian
the generator set and the solar panels.
permits a visual recognition of the moving areas showed on the radar map;
pictures are Georeferenced and linked to the digital terrain model. On the bottom part of the Supply Unit side a holes grid is present to allow
the installation of the Supply Unit on the trailer deck.

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4.3.1 Electrical modules

The PSU is composed by drawers which are called modules, placed on the
left side of the ArcSAR Supply Unit. A front door gives access to them (Fig.
14). Main functions are:

 Distributing low voltage dc power and controls to all system

peripherals (Positioner, Radar Sensor, Panoramic Camera, GPS, etc.);
 Charging the batteries using the power from Generator, Solar Panels,
optional wind turbine or from the mains;
 Providing connectivity towards the control room thanks to an
integrated router board.

Fig. 15 – Modules on the front side of PSU

 Control module (Fig. 16): it contains electrical switches which permit

to supply (from left to right) Radar Sensor, Positioner, acquisition
Laptop PC, Panoramic Camera, Genset Module, GPS, AUX1 socket,
AUX2 socket;
Fig. 14 – Power Supply Unit position on the left side of the IBIS-ArcSAR

Description of the front side of each module follows here below.

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Fig. 16 – Front side of the Control module

Fig. 17 – Front side of the Power module

 Power module (Fig. 17): it contains the following components (from  Genset module (Fig. 18) is provided along with the integrated
left to right): generator: it contains the Generator control unit AMF25 which can
 AC Input switch: it permits to supply the system by AC voltage start or stop the generator and manage alarm and warning signals
from mains or Generator. The LED is lit up in blue when the from the generator sensors (e.g. lack of oil, empty tank, etc.). On the
voltage is present. right hand side (see Fig. 18) there is a horn which activates when
AMF25 alarm/warning is present; AMF25 is already set and ready to
 DC Input switch: it permits to supply the system by 24 DC communicate with the PSC board into the Control module;
voltage provided by external source. The LED is lit up in blue
when the voltage is present.
 Battery: this indicator shows the charge level of the batteries.
The LED is lit up in orange when the batteries are charging;
 Enable switch: it permits to supply all the modules of the PSU;
 ON/OFF Switch: it interrupts the power supplying of the
system, including the charging of the batteries;
Every time the system is shut down, sing either the on/off switch or the Fig. 18 – Front side of the Genset module
emergency stop button, and then supplied again, it is always necessary to
 Green module (Fig. 19) is associated to solar panels and wind turbine.
press the enable switch in order to turn on the system again
It contains following parts:
 WIND: it includes the button to brake the wind turbine and the
The DC Input switch has to be turned on when for example an external battery
pack is connected to the system. After connecting the external battery pack LEDs to check the charging status and working mode
and turning on the DC Input switch, the entire system automatically turns off
and it is necessary to press again the Enable switch to restore the system
 SOLAR: it includes the switch to turn on the solar panels input
and the LED to check the charging status;

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 BATTERY: this switch allows the power flowing from the green
sources to the batteries;

Fig. 19 – Front side of the Green module

The Module On blue LED on the upper left of every modules indicates when
they are powered and active. The Power, Control and Green modules turn
on when the Enable switch on Power Module is switched on. The Genset
Module turn on when the Genset switch on Control Module is switched on.

4.3.2 I/O panels

The I/O interfaces are set in two panels, located on the front and rear sides
of the ArcSAR Supply Unit, as shown in Fig. 20.

Fig. 21 – Interface panel on the rear side of the IBIS-ArcSAR Supply Unit

The I/O interfaces panel shown on front of Fig. 21 includes (from upper left
to lower right in Fig. 21):

 MAINS INPUT (100-240 Vac 50-60 Hz – 7 A) AC Mains connection;

Fig. 20 – Positions of the I/O interfaces panels on IBIS-ArcSAR

 AC OUTPUT (230 Vac 50 Hz 10 A): 230 Vac outlet for supplying
auxiliary equipment (only when the on board generator is on);
 WIND: input socket for Wind Turbine;
 DC INPUT: connection for external 24Vdc power source;

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 WEATHER STATION: socket for Weather Station external sensors;  SOCKET POSITIONER: this socket allows the power supply and control
of the acquisition unit (sensor, positioner, cameras and GPS)
 PREHEATING: socket for preheating system (part of low temperature
kit)  EV CAMERA section: not applicable to the ArcSAR system
 SOLAR (12 Vdc – 2 A): a plug for a small solar panel used to charge The IBIS-ArcSAR is provided of four batteries which supply the system.
the Genset battery; These batteries are set in an internal compartment placed on the right side
 LAN 1: Ethernet port connected to router LAN port; of the ArcSAR Supply Unit (Fig. 23). The generator startup battery is located
in the same compartment.
 WAN: Ethernet port connected to router WAN port;
 LAN 2: Ethernet port connected to router LAN port;
 AUX1 (12, 24, 48 Vdc – 2 A) outlet;
 TRAILER SUPPLY (12 Vdc – 10 A) cable socket;
 AUX2 (12, 24, 48 Vdc – 2 A) outlet;

Fig. 23 – Batteries compartment on the right side of IBIS-ArcSAR Supply Unit

4.3.3 Laptop PC
The Laptop PC is placed on a sliding tray right under the electrical modules,
in the left side of IBIS-ArcSAR (Fig. 24).

Fig. 22 – Interface panel on the front side of the ArcSAR Supply Unit

The I/O interfaces panel placed on the front side includes (from left to right
in Fig. 22):

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Fig. 24 – Laptop drawer

The Laptop is a Panasonic Toughbook CF31 (Fig. 25) and it comes with IBIS
Controller software already installed. The Laptop is used to control all the
peripherals, store the raw data, manage the supplying of the system and
allows the communication between the field and the IBIS Guardian
processing software.

Fig. 25 – Panasonic Toughbook CF31

No communication software such as Firewall, Wi-Fi or antivirus must be

installed to avoid any conflict with the IBIS Controller software

IDS GeoRadar takes no responsibility for bad functioning if there is a

functional conflict between its software and any software installed on
the Laptop PC by the user. IDS GeoRadar does not guarantee that the
performance of its equipment will be maintained using a different
configuration from the recommended one

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4.3.4 Generator
The integrated diesel generator (also known as Genset) is used as a back-up
source of energy. It is automatically managed with the software, so that
when batteries are low (and no energy is coming from the solar panels) it is
turned on to provide power.

Fig. 27 – Generator on the ArcSAR right side

The control unit, placed on Genset Module of the PSU, can start or stop the
Genset and manage alarm and warning messages from the Genset sensors
(e.g. lack of oil, empty tank, etc.).

The Generator is installed and accessible from the right side of the IBIS-
ArcSAR, behind the main door (Fig. 27).

On left there are other parts related to the generator (Fig. 26):
 Filling point for the fuel tank

Fig. 26 – Generator on the ArcSAR left side

 Fuel level indicator
 Circuit breaker switchboard, with the Generator general switch and a
220 Vac output switch

4.3.5 Electrical safety devices

IBIS-ArcSAR is provided of several electrical safety devices (Fig. 28). In detail:

 a red emergency stop button placed next to the generator fuel level
indicator;

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 a red emergency stop button placed on the battery panel side;

Every time the emergency stop button is released, the enable switch
has to be pressed to restore the system.

Fig. 29 – PSU and GENSET isolation points

 an isolation point (a battery cut-off switch commanded with a key)

which allows the electrical isolation of the trailer lifting supports only
(Fig. 30).

Fig. 28 – Red emergency stop buttons

 two isolation points (red lever switches) placed on the front side of
the IBIS-ArcSAR: the left one allows the electrical isolation of PSU
batteries, the right one allows the electrical isolation of GENSET
battery (Fig. 29). The panel that contains these two switches can be
locked if necessary;

Fig. 30 – Battery cut-off switch

4.4 Pole
The rear side of the ArcSAR is provided with a metallic pole. On the pole
can be installed optional components, as Weather Station or Wi-Fi Link or
the Genset solar panel. This pole can reach a height of about 3 meters from

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its base (the total height depends on the trailer deck height). The pole can
be taken down to facilitate the installation of every single component on it.  AC Mains input cable (Fig. 32);
Pole can be rotated to point the Wi-Fi antenna towards the desired
location. The pole comes in two separate parts that must be joined during
the first installation.

4.5 External Cables

Here is a complete list of all the cables provided with the system:

 Positioner Cable (Fig. 31);

Fig. 32 – AC Mains input cable

 AC Output cable (Fig. 33);

Fig. 31 – Positioner Cable

Fig. 33 – 220 Vac output cable

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 1 Ethernet cable (Fig. 34);

Fig. 35 – 24V-48V Power-over-Ethernet cable

Fig. 34 – Ethernet cable

 1 Aux 12/24/48 V cable (Fig. 36)

 1 24V-48V Power-over-Ethernet Wi-Fi Link cable (Fig. 35);

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Fig. 37 – Solar Panels

The solar panels are managed by Green Module placed on the PSU.

4.7 Wind Turbine (optional)

The Wind Turbine generates power from wind and helps to reduce of the
need of the generator, therefore reducing its maintenance and fuel
consumption. The Wind Turbine is installed on a pole mounted on the
Trailer shaft (Fig. 38).

Fig. 36 – Aux 12/24/48 V cable

An additional cable is provided to supply the system with Mains AC power.

The power cable has a plug whose shape is suitable for the destination
country electric system.

4.6 Solar Panels

The Solar Panels permit to exploit the solar irradiation, reducing the need
of the generator, therefore reducing its maintenance and fuel
consumption. The panels are placed on the top covers of ArcSAR Power
Supply Unit (Fig. 37).

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Fig. 39 – View of the Weather Station

Fig. 38 – Wind Turbine

The Wind Turbine is managed by Green Module PSU.

4.8 Weather Station (optional)

Weather Station (Fig. 39, Fig. 40) provides info about meteorological data.
Ambient sensors are temperature, pressure, humidity, wind speed and
direction, rain precipitation. Internal temperature, pressure and humidity
are acquired by the data logger itself inside the ArcSAR PSU. Fig. 40– Components of the Weather Station

Please refer to the provided Weather Station manual for further details.

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4.9 Wi-Fi Link (optional)

The Wi-Fi link allows the data transmission between the IBIS-ArcSAR
installation site, where IBIS Controller is installed on CF31, and the Control
Room, where IBIS Guardian workstation is present.

The basic layout of Wi-Fi Link is when the mine facilities have free line of
sight to the IBIS-ArcSAR or when their distance is less than 2 km (Fig. 41).

Fig. 42 – Content of a Wi-Fi radio box

When the mine facilities have no free line of sight to the IBIS-ArcSAR or
when their distance is more than 2 km (Fig. 43), a Repeater is needed.

Fig. 41 – Wi-Fi Link with no Repeater

In this case the Wi-Fi Link is composed of a couple of Wi-Fi radios, supplied
by Power-over-Ethernet. One radio is located on the IBIS-ArcSAR side
directly connected to the PSU using the 24V-48V Power-over-Ethernet
cable (Fig. 35). The other radio is installed at the Control Room, and it’s
connected to the IBIS Guardian workstation. Fig. 43 – Wi-Fi Link with repeater

The Repeater is composed of an additional couple of radios and it has a

specific power supply with solar panels and batteries. The two Repeater
Wi-Fi Radios are connected together with an Ethernet cable.

The Repeater is supplied with 2 back up batteries giving an autonomy of

about 5 days. The Repeater power supply can be supplied by a couple of
photovoltaic panels or by the Mains Supply. An alternative option is to
detach the batteries and charge them using the battery charger (e.g. if not
enough solar power is provided for several days).

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4.10 Low temperature kit (optional)

The kit is composed of two mains sub-systems:

 Webasto air heater (to be always on when the system is running if

temperature is below -20°C)
 Pre-heating system (only to be used at startup in case the system was
off for days in cold environment (below -20°C)
Webasto® basically generates hot air burning diesel fuel from the tank. Hot
air flows in the PSU and in the positioner base keeping a proper
temperature for both electrical and mechanical components even when
ambient temperature drops below -20°C. The heater can be controlled by a
thermostat control knob which is installed in the Laptop PC drawer (Fig. 44).

Fig. 44 – Webasto® Heater temperature control

It is recommended to turn the control knob within the first two marks.

Pre-heating system is made of several high power electrical heaters that

restore a proper temperature inside the PSU and the positioner base using
the power from the mains. It must be used only if the system was left off
below -20°C for days.

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Fig. 45 – Fixing pierced plates

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It’s composed by:

 4 fixing pierced plates for the Supply Unit installation;

Don’t use electric screwdriver while working with IBIS ArcSAR hardware parts.

5.1 Unpacking the wooden boxes

1. Open the wooden shipped boxes: One box contains the Trailer and
one box contains the ArcSAR Positioner, the ArcSAR Supply Unit and
the additional components (refer to APPENDIX C Packing Contents);
Fig. 46 – Fixing pierced plates
2. Take the installation kit inside the ant-fire tank container placed on
the trailer (Fig. 45);

 16 screws (M10 x 35 mm hexagonal Head) to fix plate to the

Trailer;

Fig. 47 - M10 x 35 mm hexagonal head screw with M10 washer

 32 screws (M10 x 35 mm hexagonal head) to fix plate to the

Supply Unit;
 48 M10 washers;

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 4 screws (M12 x 50 mm hexagonal head) provided with 2 2. after the mudguards removal, the 16 Trailer holes (4 holes for each
washers and self-blocking nuts to fix the Positioner to the side) become well visible;
trailer;

Fig. 48 - M12 x 50 mm hexagonal head screw with self-blocking nut and washer

3. Descend the Trailer from the box and brake it using the hand-brake
and the chops.

5.2 Supply Unit on the trailer deck Fig. 50 – Holes on the Trailer

3. install the Supply Unit on the Traile first. In this way the right balance
1. Remove the mudguards from the Trailer (use two 13 mm wrenches).
of the trailer is ensured. If you look close to the forks guides, you can
Every mudguard has 4 fixing screws (two screws for each side);
see a pierced frame close to every guide: every frame has a grid of
holes to install the trailer fixing plates;

Fig. 49 – Mudguards fixing screws

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5. align the corners of the Supply Unit to the limits of the Trailer. In
detail, on the shaft side, align the edge of the Supply Unit with the
edge of the last upper bar of the trailer. The position of the holes of
the Trailer and the Supply Unit can help to calculate the right
alignment;

Fig. 51 – Detail of Supply Unit bottom

4. lift the Supply Unit with the forklift, inserting the forks into the
specific guides placed at the bottom side. It is recommended to lift
the Supply Unit from the heaviest side of the Supply Unit (generator
and battery side)

Fig. 53 – Supply Unit aligned with the Trailer

6. take the fixing plates;

7. fasten the screws (M10 x 35 mm hexagonal Head) in order to fix the
plates to the Trailer (4 lower holes): a 17 wrench is needed;
8. fasten the screws (M10 x 35 mm hexagonal Head) in order to fix the
plates to the Supply Unit (8 upper holes): a 17 mm wrench is needed;
9. check the fastening of the screws in order to ensure the perfect
immobility of the Supply Unit;
Fig. 52 – Lifting the Supply Unit with the forklift

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10. install again the mudguards of the Trailer (Fig. 54).

Fig. 54 – Fixing plates properly installed

5.3 Acquisition Unit on the trailer deck

Fig. 55 – Joining the bottom and the top parts of the Acquisition Unit
1. The Acquisition Unit comes with the bottom base separated from the 2. Lift the Acquisition Unit with the forklift, using the provided metal
top part. Join them with the help of the forklift (lift the top part of wings (you have to remove them after the installation). Lift the
the Acquisition Unit using the provided metal wings with the back Acquisition Unit with the back side facing the forklift. Use the forks
side facing the forklift. Then fix the 2 parts using the 8 screws edges to lift the Acquisition Unit, in order to have enough space to
provided. The side containing the led in the top part has to be place the Acquisition Unit on its position on the Trailer;
aligned with the side containing the spirit level in the bottom part as
shown in Fig. 55;

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4. fasten the screws (M12 x 50 mm hexagonal head) through the holes

in order to fix the Acquisition Unit base to the trailer (two 19 mm
wrenches are needed). Check the fastening of the self-blocking nut in
order to ensure the perfect immobility of the Acquisition Unit;

Fig. 56 – Lifting the Acquisition Unit with the forklift

3. Look at the base of the Acquisition Unit: there are four holes at the
corners: Align these holes with the four holes drilled on the deck of
the Trailer;
Fig. 58 – Fix the Acquisition Unit base to the trailer

5. remove the wings frame from the Acquisition Unit (Fig. 59). Two 27
mm wrench are required to unfasten the four screws with related
nuts (Fig. 60)

Fig. 59 – Removing wings from installed Acquisition Unit

Fig. 57 – Drilled holes on the Trailer for Acquisition Unit installation

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To set correctly the Radar Sensor, follow the steps below:

 Fix the Radar Sensor on its support on the end of the positioner arm
by adjusting the center guide pivot of the sensor on its housing and
by screwing the 4 screws using a 4 mm allen key (Fig. 62);

Fig. 60 - Wings removed from the Acquisition Unit

5.4 IBIS Sensor Setup

For the first installation the Radar Sensor, with the 4 Antennas and the
Pointing Camera already installed on it, is shipped in a big cardboard. (Fig.
61).

Fig. 62 – Installing the Radar Sensor into its housing

 connect the Ethernet and Power Supply cable from to the Radar
Sensor. Screw together socket caps to prevent dust or water heap
(Fig. 63);

Fig. 61 – Radar Sensor case

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5.6 Supply Unit and Acquisition Unit Connections Setup

Connect the POSITIONER cable from the I/O Interface placed on the front
side of the ArcSAR Supply to the socket panel placed at the base of the
ArcSAR Acquisition Unit (Fig. 65);

Fig. 63 – ETHERNET and SUPPLY connections to the Sensor

 connect the Ethernet (white cable) and Supply (blue cable) plugs to
the related wires of the Pointing Camera.

5.5 Panoramic Camera Setup

Fix the panoramic camera below the radar trolley by screwing the 4 screws
and washers provided using a 5 mm allen keys as shown in Fig. 64.
Fig. 65 – Connecting the POSITIONER cable

5.7 Safety Electrical devices Setup

5.7.1 Genset RCD on

Open the Circuit Breaker Panel and turn the GENSET switch on (Fig. 66), in
order to allow generator operations;

Fig. 64 – Installing the Panoramic Camera

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Remind to control the releasing of the emergency stop buttons. If the

emergency stop button is pushed, devices will be electrically isolated.

5.8 Generator First Setup

5.8.1 Oil refill

Before starting this operation, a dry cloth, engine oil and a funnel are
required. Then follow the steps below:
Fig. 66 – GENSET RCD panel
 make sure the engine lays on a levelled surface;
5.7.2 PSM and Genset isolation point on
 stop the generator and isolate it, turning off the GENSET switch on
Open the Isolation Point switchboard, placed on the front side of the the PSU front door and the Genset Isolation Point switch;
ArcSAR Supply Unit, turning on the GENSET and PSU Isolation Point switch
(Fig. 67);

WARNING
SHOCK HAZARD
MOVING PARTS HAZARD
Any maintenance operation on the generator must be carried out with
the engine off and the system isolated. It is mandatory to turn OFF the
Genset Isolation Point switch before working on the generator.

 open the generator rotating panel, unlocking the two metal locks (Fig.
68);

Fig. 67 – PSU and GENSET Isolation Points switch turned on

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 remove the oil cap/dipstick and make sure the oil level is between
the MAX and MIN marks on the dipstick;

Fig. 68 – Opening the Generator internal panel Fig. 70 – Oil dipstick indicator

 unscrew the orange cap/dipstick and clean it with a clean cloth (Fig.
69);
 if the oil level is too low, add some oil; a funnel should be useful;
 wait one minute and check the oil level;
 add more oil if necessary but don’t exceed the MAX level;
 fully reinsert the oil cap/dipstick and tighten it;
 turn on Genset Isolation Point switch and the GENSET switch on the
PSU, and test the generator.

1.1.1.1 Oil for ArcSAR Generator

Oil Dipstick Always use oil with suitable viscosity for the temperature where the engine
is being operated. Use the chart reported in Fig. 71 when choosing your
engine oil. The oil tank has a capacity of 1.1 liters. Besides, use an engine oil
Fig. 69 – Oil dipstick
that meets or exceeds the following guidelines and classifications:
 fully reinsert the oil cap/dipstick without screwing it in;

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 API (American Petroleum Institute) services categories CD or higher;  only use the recommended engine oil. Other engine oils may affect
warranty coverage, cause internal engine components to cease and
 ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers Association) services shorten the engine life;
categories E-3, E-4 and E-5;  prevent dirt and debris from contaminating the engine oil. Carefully clean
the oil cap /dipstick and the surrounding area before removing the cap;
 JSO (Japanese Automobile Standards Organization) services category
DH-1.  never mix different types of engine oil. This may adversely affect the
lubricating properties of the engine oil;
 never overfill. Overfilling may result in white exhaust smoke, engine
overspeed or internal damage;
 always keep the oil level between the upper and lower lines in the oil.

5.8.2 Fuel refill

 check the fuel level pushing the button of the fuel level indicator (red
in Fig. 72). If the fuel level in the tank is low (indicator above the
button), refill the tank through the black filler under the indicator
(green in Fig. 72);
Fig. 71 – Service Grade Viscosity chart

Be environmentally responsible. Follow these procedures for hazardous waste

disposal. Failure to follow these procedures may seriously harm the
environment.
Follow the guidelines of the government agency for the proper disposal of
hazardous materials such as batteries. Consult the local authorities or
reclamation sites;
Never dispose of hazardous materials irresponsibly by dumping them into a
sewer, on the ground or into ground water or waterways.

Fig. 72 – Fuel Tank side

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5.8.3 Drain air in fuel circuit

During first IBIS-ArcSAR installation, it should be necessary to remove the
air from the fuel filter inside the generator. To do this, it is necessary to
open the generator panel (Fig. 73 left), unlocking the two spring-locks.

Looking on the left, push the black button to activate a pump primer (Fig. 73
right). Wait until hearing a bleeding sound from fuel filter (Fig. 74
).

Fig. 74 – Fuel filter

Check if the red switch placed under the black button is on I position.

5.9 Turning on the system

Turn ON the red ON/OFF switch (Fig. 75 left) and push the Enable switch (Fig.
Fig. 73 – Fuel filter cleaning 75 right). With this actions, the Power, Control and Green modules will be
supplied (the Module On LED has to be lit up).

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Fig. 77 – SOLAR switch on the GREEN module

Fig. 75 – Turning on the system
If the Wind Turbine is present:
5.10 Green module first setup  Once the SYSTEM switch has been turned on, the MODE LED is lit up
and solid, while the STATUS LED is off. In this condition, the wind
Follow the steps below to properly turn on the solar panels and/or the wind
turbine is electrically braked, this it won’t provide any power to the
turbine. system;
 Turn on the BATTERY toggle switch (Fig. 76) to allow the power  To release wind turbine brake, push the black button for 10 seconds:
generated by the green sources to flow to the ArcSAR batteries. while pushing the black button the STATUS LED is blinking;
 Once the brake is released the MODE LED is blinking and the STATUS
LED is solid;
 The WIND LED is lit up once the wind turbine generates enough
power to charge properly the ArcSAR batteries.

Remember to habilitate the wind every time the system is turned off
(emergency stop button or ON/OFF button) or also if simply the battery switch
on the green module is turned off.

Fig. 76 – BATTERY switch on the GREEN module

 Turn on the SOLAR toggle switch (Fig. 77). A led will lit up only if the
system is outside during daily time and if the power is enough to
charge the batteries;

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The communication between the Positioner and IBIS Controller application is

provided using serial connection. The default port is COM4

MIND YOUR HEAD

Positioner is automatically controlled by IBIS Controller and it is able to rotate
by itself. Pay attention while working under the Positioner to the tack
movement. Every movement of the Positioner is pointed out by an intermittent
Fig. 78 – WIND controls on the GREEN module
acoustic sound and a blinking yellow lamp.
Once the ON/OFF switch on the Power Module is off the Wind Turbine is
automatically braked.

In any case it’s possible to brake the Wind Turbine blades manually: 5.12 ArcSAR Laptop first setup
 To brake the wind turbine blades, push the black button for 10 1. open the Laptop sliding drawer placed under the PSU modules. To
seconds: while pushing the black button the STATUS LED is blinking; extract the Laptop PC drawer unscrew the knob on the right (red)
 If the blades are braked, the MODE LED is solid, while the STATUS and using the handle (green), pull out the drawer (Fig. 80);
LED is off;

5.11 Powering the Peripherals

On the Control module of the PSU, turn on the SENSOR, POSITIONER,

CAMERA and GPS switches. The corresponding LEDs on the positioner will
lit up in blue (Fig. 79)

Fig. 80 – Unscrewing PC drawer black knob

2. On the drawer the following connection cables are present: Laptop

supply, radar sensor Ethernet, system Ethernet, Positioner USB and
GPS serial port cable (Fig. 81).
Fig. 79 – Positioner LEDs

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Fig. 81 – Connections on the PC drawer Fig. 82 – CF31 with cables connected

3. the Laptop PC is provided in its own cardboard box, together with the 5. To supply the Laptop turn on the PC switch on the Control Module.
Laptop Power Supply cable, the Laptop Manual and Recovery Disc; The Laptop will turn on automatically;
4. place the Laptop on the drawer: two plastic pivots are present to
ensure the fastening of the machine. Insert the two pivots into the
two holes placed at the corner of the bottom side of the laptop. Then
connect all the cables;

Fig. 83 – PC Switch on Control Module

6. to close the tray, push the drawer inside the compartment and screw
the black knob on the right again (Fig. 80). Remember to fasten the
Velcro® belt on the CF31, in order to keep stuck the computer during
ArcSAR moving.

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5.13 ArcSAR Router Board IP address configuration

The IBIS-ArcSAR has an Integrated router board that allows the connectivity
towards the control room. In order to do this only the WAN port has to be
configured with IP, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway provided by the mine
site following the steps below:

 Turn on the ON/OFF switch and the Enable button placed on the
Power module;
 Turn on the PC Switch on the Control Module in order to turn on the
Laptop;
 Open Internet Explorer and browse to http://10.0.0.1/webfig to
access the configuration page of the router board;
 Select Quick Set (Fig. 84 top left);
 Change the IP address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway using the
values provided by the mine site (Fig. 84);
 Click on Apply Configuration in order to save the new IP (Fig. 84). Fig. 84 – Router Board IP configuration

5.14 Change Wi-FI Radio IP Address

To change the IP address of the Wi-Fi radios, open the browser and access
the related AirOS application webpage. The default IP address are
10.0.0.106 (Access Point on ArcSAR side) and 10.0.0.107 (Station on control
room side).

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Fig. 85 – AirOS login page

 insert ibis as User Name and ibism as Password and click Login (Fig. Fig. 87 – AirOS: Management Network Settings
85);
 click on Change button, placed at the lower right corner of the screen
 select Network on the upper taskbar to access the network to save the settings and close the AirOS application.
configuration page;

5.15 Controller General Settings

Fig. 86 – AirOS taskbar

 set the Network Mode as Bridge; Before starting the setup for a new IBIS-ArcSAR session, it is recommended
to take possession of:
 set the Configuration Mode as Simple;
 in Management Network Settings, tick Static in the Management IP  Digital Terrain Model (DTM) of the scenario to monitor. IBIS
Address; Controller accepts following file formats: .dxf, Shapefiles, .xyz or
ASCII grid (.txt);
 change the IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway, modifying
the related fields (Fig. 87);  the EPSG code which is a unique value used to unambiguously
identify projected, unprojected, and local spatial coordinate system
definitions;
 The WKT (Well Known Text) file is a text markup language for
representing vector geometry objects on a map, spatial reference
systems of spatial objects and transformations between spatial
reference systems. It describes 18 distinct geometric objects for a
spatial reference system describes the datum, geoid, coordinate
system, and map projection of the spatial objects.

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 The DC file: this file contains calibration and projection information

need to convert local mine coordinates systems to global coordinates
. DC file is usually provided by Trimble. 5.17 Pole on the Supply Unit
 The DAT file: this file contains calibration and projection information
need to convert local mine coordinates systems to global coordinates A metallic pole is provided inside the Acquisition Unit wooden box. The
. DAT file is usually provided by Leica. pole is shipped in two parts that have to be assembled. The pole has to be
installed on the rear side of the IBIS-ArcSAR. Two brackets provide its
 the IP address of IBIS Guardian PC and the type of data transfer (TCP
fastening. The lower guide allows the fixing of the pole base and the
or FTP).
possibility to lower it to facilitate the installation of the devices (Fig. 89). The
pole is provided with a sliding leg that allows to maintain the pole in
horizontal position while the user is installing these devices.
For any further details, please refer to the IBIS Controller User Manual
[BD1].

5.16 Trailer cable connection

1. open the rear I/O interface panel shown in Fig. 88 and check if the
Trailer Supply cable is correctly connected to its plug;

Fig. 89 – Base of the pole installed on its guide

The upper bracket ensures a complete fixing of the pole (Fig. 90). To open or
close the guide, it is necessary to unscrew the security bolt and move the
Fig. 88 – I/O Interfaces panel containing the Trailer Supply socket
security plate (one wrench is needed).

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Fig. 90 – Upper pole guide for the ArcSAR

The installation of the Weather Station, Wi-Fi Link and Generator Solar
Panel (see Paragraph 5.18) has to be done with their cables already
connected (Fig. 91). The pole can be rotated to set the best line of sight of
the Wi-Fi;
Fig. 91 – Pole with installed devices
In order to increase the stability of the pole, the tie-rod metallic wire has to
be hook with the karabiners to the ArcSAR Supply Unit. If the tie-rod
metallic wire is not well drawn, it is necessary to fasten the tie-rod.

5.18 IBIS Accessories on Pole

5.18.1 Weather Station
The following sequence of operations should be performed in order to
install the Weather Station. The provided pole can be used as a support.
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4. make sure the wind cups are not loose;

5. tighten the set of screw with the Allen wrench provided. Try to spin
the wind cups. They should spin freely;
6. insert the anemometer arm into the base, sliding the cable through
the notch in the base as shown in the figure;

Fig. 92 – Installation steps (1/3)

1. take the anemometer arm and wind cups;

2. push the wind cups into the stainless steel shaft of the anemometer
arm;
3. slide the wind cups up the shaft as far as possible;
Fig. 94 – Installation steps (3/3)

7. make sure to align the small hole in the arm with the holes in the
base;
8. insert the machine screw through the holes in the base and arm;
9. slide the tooth-lock washer and hex nut onto the machine screw.
Tighten the hex nut while holding the screw with a Phillips head
screwdriver to prevent it from turning;
10. press the sensor cable firmly and completely into the zig-zagging
channel in the base, starting from the arm and progressing
downward to the bottom of the base. Make sure to press the cable
into the channel at the bottom of the grove;

Fig. 93 – Installation steps (2/3)

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11. fix the Weather Station on the provided pole or something similar. The anchoring elements (Fig. 97) allow different configuration: for further
This can be performed using the anchoring elements provided, or explanations please refer to the specific manual of this device.
simply by using cable ties.
The anemometer arm should be pointing North in order to obtain the right
values in terms of wind direction.

Fig. 97 – Weather Station anchoring elements

The last part of the installation consists in making all the necessary
connections between the Weather Station and the Power Supply.

Fig. 95 – The Weather Station can be easily fixed to a pole using cable ties

Using cable ties represent a valuable solution easily adaptable to different

poles or situations but in some cases, the anchoring elements provided can
be used instead. Hence, you will need to remove first the rain gauge funnel
as it is shown in Fig. 96.

Fig. 96 – Remove the rain gauge funnel

Fig. 98 – Weather Station cable connections (1/6)

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1. locate the white box in front of the weather station and its white tab
at the bottom center of the box cover;
2. lift the tab away from the box while sliding the cover up: the sensor
connectors are now visible once the cover is removed;
3. get the protective foam out of the cable access port between the
cables and set the foam insert aside;

Fig. 99 – Weather Station cable connections (2/6)

4. insert the anemometer cable end into the cable access port with the Fig. 100 – Weather Station cable connections (3/6)
connector lever down;
8. insert the WEATHER cable end into the cable access port with the
5. firmly insert the end of the anemometer cable into the connector connector lever down;
labelled WIND. The lever clicks into place;
9. firmly insert the end of the cable into the connector labelled
6. make sure the cables lies flat on the bottom of the cable access port; CONSOLE. The lever clicks into place;
7. take the cable (CABLE: WEATHER) to connect the weather station 10. firmly insert the foam between the cables and at the top of the
console to the power supply; cables access port, making sure the foam entirely seals the access
port, leaving no holes;
11. connect the other end of the WEATHER cable to its socket in the I/O
interfaces panel placed on the rear side of the IBIS-ArcSAR (red box in
Error! Reference source not found.);
12. make sure the external ring is well tightened.

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(Controller side) is set as Access Point. The Repeater couple of radio are set
as in the same way. As other IBIS devices, Wi-Fi is set with default IP
address: check the IPs address before installing the antennas.

Wi-Fi radio antennas can be managed using their software AirOS ®

installed on the IBIS-ArcSAR CF31 computer.
To access it the user has to open your web browser and connect to
https://10.0.0.106 (Access Point) or http://10.0.0107 (Station).
The Wireless page allows antenna type modify (Wireless Mode), while
the Network page allows to change the IP of the device.

PoE Ethernet cable can supply 24 or 48 Vdc according to the

configuration. Double check the LED color before connecting any
antenna. Green light means 24 Vdc PoE while red means 48 Vdc.
Fig. 101 – Weather Station connection on the I/O interface right panel Voltage setting can changed opening the black box. Factory default is 24
Vdc PoE.
The Weather Station is supplied whenever the system is on and when the
switch integrated on the PSC is powered. PSC switch status can be managed
from IBIS Controller software. The pole can be taken down to ease the 5.18.2.1 Basic Wi-Fi layout
access to the installed Weather Station. Control Room side

5.18.2 Wi-Fi 1. install a pole outside the Control Room, in a position with a cleared
The Wi-Fi Link can be deployed with two different layout, depending on the view towards the IBIS-ArcSAR and that is at less than 100 m from the
case, as already explained in Par. 4.9. workstation or server in the Control Room;
2. install the first radio (configured as Station Point AP) on the pole
 Basic Layout when there is free line of sight between Control Room
using the provided tie: the radio has to face the IBIS-ArcSAR;
and IBIS-ArcSAR, (no physical obstacles along the line of sight);
3. connect the Ethernet cable from the PoE injector to the Guardian
 Basic Layout + Repeater when there is absence of line of sight workstation and the provided PoE cable from the PoE injector to the
between the Control Room and the IBIS-ArcSAR. Wi-Fi Radio, opening the bottom part of the antenna (Fig. 102);
The Wi-Fi Link components are placed in one of the 3 big shipped 4. supply the Wi-Fi Radio, connecting the power cable to the PoE
cardboard box. The radio antennas arrive on-site already set with the injector;
proper configuration. In detail, the radio installed at the Control Room
(Guardian side) is set as Station. The radio installed at the IBIS-ArcSAR

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Fig. 102 – Control Room installation

IBIS-ArcSAR side

1. install the Wi-Fi radio (configured as Access Point) on the ArcSAR Fig. 103 – Wi-Fi sockets in the radio and in the rear I/O interface panel
pole so that it faces the Wi-Fi radio installed at the Control Room.
Fasten the radio with provided tie; 4. in the Control Module of the PSU, turn on the AUX1 switch to supply
the Subscriber Unit (Fig. 104);
2. connect the PoE cable to the connector box on the PSU (AUX1 +
WAN); double-check the voltage looking at the led and possibly
change the voltage setting (Ubiquity antenna requires 24 Vdc PoE)
3. open the bottom part of the Wi-Fi radio and connect the RJ45 plug to
the socket (Fig. 103);

Fig. 104 – AUX1 switch on the front side of Control Module

5.18.2.2 Basic Wi-Fi + Repeater Layout

If the repeater is needed, an additional couple of radios has to be installed.
Before the installation, it is required to make a survey in order to find the
appropriate position to set the Repeater Unit. It must have a cleared view
towards the IBIS-ArcSAR and the Control Room. The installation of the
Repeater can proceed as follows:

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1. install the Repeater frame with its pole on the selected installation
point of the Repeater and install the couple of Radios on it. The Radio
set as Access Point AP has to face the IBIS-ArcSAR, while the antenna
set as Station has to face the Control Room. Fasten radios with
provided ties;
2. install the Repeater batteries, connecting them to the Repeater
Supply Panel (Fig. 105) using the provided cable with specific pins; put
the blue covers on them;

Fig. 106 – Schematic diagram of the Repeater Supply Panel

5. connect the radios to the Repeater supply panel with the Ethernet
cables: in this way the radios will be supplied by the Repeater
batteries and they will be connected together with an internal
Ethernet cross cable;
6. install the Repeater Supply Panel on the pole;
7. fill up the stabilizing mass with water.

Fig. 105 – Repeater battery with blue cover installed

3. install the Repeater Solar Panels on their frame and then, plug their
cables to the Repeater Supply Panel;
4. if the AC Mains is available at the Repeater site, supply the batteries
plugging the specific cable to the Repeater Supply Panel;

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Fig. 108 – Genset solar panel installed on the pole

5.19 Wind Turbine and Pole Installation and Setup

1. Open the box containing the Wind Turbine installation kit: the
included items are the ones shown in Fig. 109;
Fig. 107 - Schematic diagram of the Repeater Unit

5.18.3 Generator Solar Panel

Take the generator solar panel and install it on the metallic pole, using a
wrench to fasten it to the pole (Fig. 108). Connect the related cable to the
SOLAR socket one the left I/O interface panel. The panel is able to charge
the internal battery of the generator, thus remember to set the right
inclination and azimuth orientation to optimize the panel efficiency.

Fig. 109 – Wind Turbine installation Kit

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2. Join together the three blades to the front part of the wind turbine
(Fig. 110): fasten each blade to the white circle by using the thread
lock nuts.

Fig. 111 – Tight the nut to fix the blades block to the Wind Turbine body

4. apply the protective cap to the front side of the blades block,
pressing it firmly until it snaps (Fig. 112);

Fig. 110 - Fixed blades

3. mount the blades block on the main wind turbine body: tight the nut
as in Fig. 111.

Fig. 112 – Protective Cap installation

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5. Connect the Wind cable to its socket in the I/O connector box (Fig.
113).

Fig. 113 - WIND cable and its socket in the I/O Connector box Fig. 115 – Pole metallic base installed on the trailer shaft

6. Mount the pole metallic base (Fig. 115) on the plate present on the 8. Remove the roll-over protection screw with an Allen key and spanner
front part of the trailer shaft (Fig. 114). Four screws and nuts are (Fig. 116). Once free, turn the base holder almost horizontally;
provided to fix the base;

Fig. 116 - Remove the roll-over protection screw

Fig. 114 – Plate installed on the front part of the trailer shaft
9. The Wind Turbine pole is divided in two pieces which have to be
7. Notice that pole metallic base is provided with a fraying protection
connected with a metallic joint: let the Wind cable pass inside the
screw and a roll-over protection screw (Fig. 115);
three elements (Fig. 117 above), bringing it out from the Wind pole

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top part, where the wind turbine body will be installed (see Error!
eference source not found. as reference).

Fig. 117 – Wind cable installed in the pole

10. Join the pole pieces with the metallic joint (Fig. 118), fasten M10
screws to block the two metallic pipes; Fig. 119 – Secure the pole to its base holder

13. Plug the white connector coming out from the Wind Turbine with the
Wind cable white connector coming out from the pole top (Fig. 120).

Fig. 118 – Metallic pole joint

11. Insert the pole into the holder located at the base of the trailer and
extract the support leg of the pole to maintain the pole lifted in
horizontal position;
12. With an Allen key and spanner, secure the pole to its base holder
fastening the fraying protection screw;

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Fig. 121 – Wind Turbine tightened to the Pole

15. Install the two anchoring bars to the pole (Fig. 122 and Fig. 123)
fastening the M10 screws;

Fig. 120 – Wind Turbine connectors setup

14. Fix and tighten the wind turbine to the pole fastening the related
screws (Fig. 121);
Fig. 122 – Anchoring bars installation on the Wind Pole

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Fig. 123 – Anchoring bars installed on the Wind Pole

16. Lift the Pole in vertical position and apply the roll-over protection
screw

Without the roll-over protection screw the pole is free to overturn.

Fig. 124 – Pole tightened to the trailer

18. secure the pole to the Supply Unit Module, using the specific nuts
17. With Allen keys and spanners, tighten all the screws needed to and washers;
secure the pole to the trailer, take care to keep the screw head on
the side of the hand brake.

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Fig. 125 – Secure the Wind Pole to the ArcSAR Supply Unit

Fig. 126 – Wind turbine and pole installed on IBIS ArcSAR

5.20 End of the ArcSAR First Setup

To complete the first setup, turn off the ON/OFF switch on the Power
Module and the PSU and GENSET Isolation Point switches

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6.1 Park the IBIS-ArcSAR

This part describes the procedure to park and stabilize the Trailer:

 Move the trailer to the site from where the monitoring will be
performed (Fig. 127)
 park the trailer, reminding that front side of the ArcSAR (Acquisition
Unit) has to face the area to be monitored;

Fig. 128 – Set wheels chocks

6.2.2 Trailer hand brake

 stabilize the trailer pulling hand brake (Fig. 129);
Fig. 127 – Moving the IBIS-ArcSAR

6.2 Disconnect the IBIS-ArcSAR from the truck

6.2.1 Set wheel chocks

 slip off yellow chock levels which are placed at the corners in the
lower part of the cart. Blocking wheels with them to ensure cart
immobility during next steps (Fig. 128);

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 lower the front wheel of the cart, turning handle counter-clockwise,

until the wheel touches the ground (Fig. 131). The side lever allows the
lifting of the wheel during transport operations;

Fig. 129 – Pulling hand brake

6.2.3 Disconnect trailer cable from the truck

 disconnect the cable from the vehicle and connect it to the socket on
the cart (Fig. 130); Fig. 131 – Lowering the front wheel of the cart

 disconnect the cart from the vehicle, lifting the handle vigorously as
shown in Fig. 132;

Fig. 130 – Disconnecting trailer cable

6.2.4 Disconnect IBIS-ArcSAR trailer from truck towing bar

Fig. 132 – Disconnecting cart from the vehicle

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 pull off the safety hook with the red wire (Fig. 133); 6.3.2 Plywood bases under jacks
 remove plywood bases from their housings and put them under the
four cart hydraulic supports (Fig. 135);

Fig. 133 – Removing safety hook

6.3 Hydraulic Jacks Setup

6.3.1 Turning on the jacks battery cut-off switch

 insert the security key in its socket, placed on the cart shaft, and turn
it in vertical position (Fig. 134);

Fig. 135 – Plywood bases setup

6.3.3 Open jack switches

 unlock supports opening the four hydraulic valves from horizontal
position to vertical position (Fig. 136), in order to activate the moving
pistons;

Fig. 134 – Hydraulic system battery cut-off switch

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 open the Isolation Point switchboard, turning the GENSET Isolation

Point switch on (Fig. 138);

Fig. 136 – Opening jack switches

Fig. 138 – GENSET Isolation Point switch turned on

6.3.4 Turning on the Genset Isolation point on the Supply Unit
 open the Isolation Point panel on the front side of the ArcSAR (Fig.
137);
6.3.5 Lower hydraulic legs
 lower hydraulic legs (right side of the trailer) acting on the four black
pistons. Check the right drop of jacks over the plywood bases (Fig.
139);

Fig. 137 – Isolation Point panel on Supply Unit front side

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Fig. 139 – Jacks pistons  close valves to lock again the four jacks, and turn the security key in
 check the correct horizontal position of trailer observing spirit levels horizontal position to secure cart stability (Fig. 142).
placed on the Positioner (Fig. 140);

Fig. 142 – Secure the jacks

Fig. 140 – Spirit levels on the Positioner

 Verify that wheels are raised off the ground (Fig. 141); 6.4 Power Supply Unit setup
6.4.1 Turn on the system
 open the Isolation Point panel on the front side of the ArcSAR (Fig.
143);

Fig. 141 – Wheels raised off the ground

6.3.6 Secure the jacks movement

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Fig. 145 – PSU panel

 on the Power Module, turn the red switch to position ON (Fig. 146),
Fig. 143 – Isolation Points panel the battery indicator will show the battery’s level.

 turn the PSU Isolation Point switch on (Fig. 144);

Fig. 146 – Turning on the PSU ON/OFF switch

 push the ENABLE switch placed on the Power Module. This operation
switch on the Power Module, the Control Module and the Green
Module.

Fig. 144 – PSU Isolation Point switch turned on

 open the PSU door using the black handle (green). Secure the door
fixing it with the lever placed on the left lower corner (Fig. 145);

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Fig. 147 – Turning on the ENABLE switch in the Power Module on PSU panel

Fig. 148 – Connections to supply IBIS-ArcSAR with AC Mains power

Make sure the following switches are on in the control module:

 Sensor Grounding connection is recommended for the IBIS-ArcSAR operation,

 Positioner in order to protect the electrical devices of the equipment.
Earth pin is below the generator exhaust gas pipe ( Fig. 149)
 PC
 Camera
 GPS
AUX1 and AUX2 can be off if no devices are connected to the corresponding
socket. Genset can be off if you have a connection to mains.

6.4.2 Mains Connection

Turn on the AC INPUT switch to enable the input of the battery charger.

If the mains AC input is available on site, the AC Mains cable has to be used
(Fig. 148 left). The blue end of this cable has to be plugged to the external
supply connection and the other end of the cable has to be plugged to the
Mains Input connection in I/O interface panel on the rear side of the IBIS-
Fig. 149 – Grounding connection
ArcSAR (Fig. 148 right).

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6.4.3 Generator setup Fig. 151 – Turning on AMF25 Control Panel

 In case the mains connection is not available proceed with the 6.5 Laptop Starting
generator setup;
 Turn the AC INPUT to enable the input of the battery charger; 1. unscrew the knob on the right and pull out the sliding drawer;

 Open the generator door and fix the panel with the rod placed on the 2. open the laptop (it should be already on);
internal side of the door : the panel has to stay partially open while 3. wait the loading of the Operating System and the loading of the IBIS
the radar is functioning in order to improve ventilation (Fig. 150 left). If Controller Software. In any case the software can be run clicking on
the panel is left closed a sensor avoids the generator starting (Fig. 150 its desktop icon.
right) giving an alarm on both AMF25 Unit and Controller software;

Fig. 150 – Generator panel setup

 on the PSU front panel, turn on the GENSET switch placed in the
Control Module. In this way Genset Module will be supplied and the
AMF25® Control Panel will be switched on (Fig. 151).

Fig. 152 – CF31 laptop with cables connected

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6.6 Session starting movement of the ArcSAR Positioner; Positioner must be in Azimuth
0° with the tilt device in the homing position (Radar Head pointing all
Once the instrument with all its peripherals is installed and turned on a new the way down).
session can be created on the IBIS Controller application and the
instrument can be used following the instructions provided in the IBIS
Controller User Manual [BD1]. During the transportation of the IBIS-ArcSAR, the Positioner has to be set on
Transport mode. Make sure the transport Led on the Positioner is green before
ArcSAR POSITION SURVEYING turning off the system and tow the trailer.

The IBIS-ArcSAR is provided with the integrated GPS. The surveying of the
ArcSAR position will be performed automatically during a new session wizard.
It is mandatory to set the desired conversion option in the Controller Settings  shut down the Laptop and secure it using the Velcro® strap, in order
(EPSG code, DC file etc.) to ensure its immobility during ArcSAR transportation.
The ArcSAR position can also be evaluated surveying the end of the Positioner
Arm and then calculating the middle point and northing of the Positioner Arm.
This surveying has to be done with the Positioner at 0° azimuth (Arm pointing
towards the rear of the trailer). 7.2 Actions on the ArcSAR Supply Unit

Turn off the red switch placed on the Power module of the PSU.

6.7 Wind Turbine Setup 7.3 Actions on the Trailer jacks

If the Wind Turbine has been installed as optional, repeat the setup steps  Put the yellow chocks around the trailer wheels;
as described in the Paragraph 5.10.
 turn on the battery cut-off switch placed on the trailer shaft, turning
it with the specific key;
7 DISMANTLING AN IBIS-ArcSAR SYSTEM  unlock supports opening the four hydraulic valves from horizontal
position to vertical position, in order to activate the moving pistons;
7.1 Actions on IBIS Controller and on ArcSAR Laptop  raise hydraulic legs acting on the four black pistons. Check the right
lift of jacks over the plywood bases;
 Stop the running Controller session, clicking on the STOP button
(refer to the IBIS Controller User Manual [BD1]);  remove the plywood bases and placed them in the specific housings;

 close the IBIS Controller application;  lock the jacks closing the four hydraulic valves from vertical to
horizontal position;
 the software will ask to move the IBIS-ArcSAR Positioner to the
Transport Mode. It is mandatory to click Yes. Wait the end of the

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 turn off the GENSET isolation point placed on the front side of the
Supply Unit;
 turn off the battery cut-off switch placed on the trailer shaft, turning
it with the specific key.

7.4 Get ArcSAR ready to drive

Close and lock all the ArcSAR panels and doors;

 connect the cart to the vehicle, lifting the handle vigorously on the
car hook. A click sound will point out the right connection between
the car hook and the trailer;
 raise the front wheel of the cart, turning handle clockwise, until the
wheel doesn’t touches the ground anymore. The side lever allows the
lifting of the wheel during transport operations;
 connect the cable to the vehicle and connect it to the socket on the
car;
 pull on the safety hook with the red wire;
 release hand brake;
 at this point, it is possible to move IBIS-ArcSAR safely.

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 that no operation or use of the IBIS products shall be started before its
designated Operator/s has got the IBIS User Certificate, as defined by IDS
APPENDIX A DISCLAIMER GeoRadar s.r.l. specific procedure which the Buyer confirms to know and
accept.
iv. For Products which include specific “Operational” software with automatic data
1. Generals. processing and analysis “Tools”, i.e. the IBIS Products, User shall be aware that
the results provided by these “Tools” may be not error free. User that
i. The present Disclaimer applies to all products (the “Products”) designed, completely relies on the outcomes provided by these Tools only, does it at his
produced and distributed by IDS GeoRadar s.r.l. ,its Subsidiaries, Affiliated and own risk.
authorized Distributors. IDS GeoRadar s.r.l. reserves full ownership and v. In no event IDS GeoRadar s.r.l. shall be liable for special, direct, indirect,
intellectual property rights of any “Information” contained in this Disclaimer incidental, exemplary, punitive or consequential damages including, but not
including Trade Marks and Graphics. No part of this Disclaimer may be used or limited to, loss of profits or revenue, caused by the use of the Products, either
reproduced in any forms without the prior written agreement of IDS GeoRadar separately or in combination with other products or relied upon the results
s.r.l.. provided by the above “Tools”.
ii. In the event that any provision of this Disclaimer may be invalid, unlawful or
incapable of being enforced by a rule of law, all other provisions shall, 3. Disclaimer for the “Use” of the Products.
nonetheless, remain in full force and effect. Failure to either enforce or exercise
any right, privilege, or legal remedy at any time, any provision contained in this i. The User shall follow the instructions provided by IDS GeoRadar s.r.l. in its
Disclaimer, shall not be deemed a waiver of such provisions or right, remedy, or official “Reference Documentation” for the Product, in particular the User’s
privilege. Technical Manual which contains all the specific steps and recommendations for
iii. This Disclaimer shall be interpreted, governed, construed and enforced in a correct setting-up and use of the Product.
accordance with the laws of Italy. Buyer hereby consents to the exclusive ii. In no event IDS GeoRadar s.r.l. shall be liable for special, direct, indirect,
jurisdiction of Pisa. incidental, exemplary, punitive or consequential damages including, but not
limited to, loss of profits or revenue, caused by the missed or incomplete
2. Initial Precautions for Setting-up and Use of the Products. observance of the instructions and prescriptions for the use of the Products,
either separately or in combination with other products, in particular for the
i. The Buyer, for setting-up and using the purchased Products, shall consult the following main aspects:
official documentation provided by IDS for the Products (“Reference
Documentation”) and carefully ascertain the compliance with national laws and a. Use of IDS GeoRadar s.r.l. Products outside its limitation of use, without
requirements, which may limit or even forbid their use. proper and adequate scientific/technical knowledge or without specific
ii. For Products which shall operate by circulation in Public Areas/Roads, with or training.
without moving traffic, Buyer/User shall verify the approval of local authority b. Use of results/outcomes of the measurements performed by the Product
and/or site’s owner according to their specific procedures. IDS shall not be liable aimed to safety aspects without using adequate control procedures and
for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages or injuries, assessment by skilled personnel.
including without limitation, lost revenues or lost profits, resulting by un- c. Opening of the Equipment (for HW Products) without express written
authorized use of the Products in Public Areas/Roads. authorization of IDS GeoRadar s.r.l.;
iii. For IBIS Products Family, Buyer/User warrants: d. Unauthorized changes and additions to the Products.
e. Use of the Products connected to suspected non-working equipment or
 that these Products are not being used, in the design, development, with equipment (mainly PC) having characteristics non in compliance with
production or use of chemical, biological, nuclear ballistic weapons. Buyer/ the required specifications of IDS not expressly authorized by IDS
User will defend, indemnify and hold IDS harmless against any liability GeoRadar s.r.l.;
(including attorney’s fees) for non-compliance with the terms of this article.

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f. Poor or faulty operation of the electrical and telecommunication networks damages caused to IBIS products during operations performed by not-certified
not directly managed by IDS GeoRadar s.r.l. or its delegates. operators are not covered by the applicable Warranty Terms in force.
g. Poor or faulty operation Software/Hardware of the third parties connected
with IDS GeoRadar s.r.l. Equipment.
h. Poor or faulty operation of the Products due to Software Virus which
infected the Products after their delivery.
i. Use of the Products which have encountered suspected manumissions,
accidents, electrostatic shocks, flashes, fire, earthquake, flooding or other
natural disasters or unexpected events.
j. Use or storage of the Products outside the limits of the “Operational
Temperature Range” specified by IDS GeoRadar S.r.l.

4. Disclaimer for the “IBIS Family” Products.

i. IBIS Products include specific “Operational” software with automatic data

processing and analysis which may give outcomes/results for helping User in the
monitoring of “the stability conditions” of a specific event.
ii. Nevertheless, IDS GeoRadar s.r.l. has the obligation to remind the Users that the
performance of IBIS might be influenced by two main factors which may distort
its outcomes, thus giving rise to false or missing alarms:

a. the parameters introduced by the operator/s.

b. the particular environmental conditions: (even though the radar
technology employed by IBIS, is deemed among the most reliable for the
monitoring of “instable slopes).

iii. Therefore, when IBIS Products are used in “Critical Monitoring for safety
purposes” applications, like real time monitoring of unstable slopes including
Opencast Mining, User must be aware that the “the assessment of the stability
conditions of the observed targets” must be tasked to skilled and certified
operator/s able to understand data supplied by either IBIS or other equipment
employed to such purpose; only operators officially trained and regularly
updated by IDS (holding an “IBIS User Certificate” thereof) are allowed to use
IBIS products.

IDS GeoRadar S.rl.. assumes no liability for any direct, indirect special, incidental or
consequential damages or injuries caused by such reliance or for the use of IBIS
Products by operator not holding an “IBIS User Certificate” issued by IDS GeoRadar
S.r.l.. Any Buyer or User that completely relies on information obtained from the
automated data processing/analysis tools only does so at his own risk and possible

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4. The above mentioned warranty excludes any other remedies and it has to be
considered the only and exclusive remedy foreseen for the Buyer and its retailers and
clients, with reference to IDS Products purchase, being, expressively understood that
any kind of limitation and/or discharge of responsibility provided by the present
APPENDIX B WARRANTY warranty is referred to both (I) the responsibility as against any third parties, pursuant
to the legislation regarding the producer responsibility and (II) the warranty provided
by the law in force.
A. Standard Warranty Conditions B. Warranty Procedure
1. IDS GeoRadar s.r.l., (hereinafter referred to as IDS or Seller), warrants that its products 1. To proceed in the application of warranty terms, Buyer shall have to contact IDS
shall be free from defects in material and workmanship, for a period of 12 months from Customer Care Office to get the clearance to return the Faulty Parts.
the delivery date duly registered and certified (“Effective Date”) in the “Warranty 2. The Faulty Parts once received by IDS will be inspected to verify they are eligible for
Registration Form” enclosed hereto. IDS shall repair or replace Products or parts repair or replacement..
thereof found faulty (the “Faulty Parts”) which are returned to IDS, and which, at IDS’s
judgment, were defective or became defective during its normal use. Seller’s 3. Buyer is responsible for ensuring that the Faulty Parts be returned to IDS with a suitable
obligations shall not apply to Faulty Parts that: packing (it is recommended that the original packing be saved for a better understand
of the failure cause); IDS will not be obliged to repair or replace Faulty Parts damaged
(a) Buyer do not properly store, install, use, or maintain; from abuse, misuse, negligence, accident loss or damage in transit.
(b) Buyer modify, or perform tests which are not approved in writing by the Seller; 4. The Shipping costs for Products returned during the warranty period, are as follows:
(c) Buyer have subjected to any kind of misuse, detrimental exposure beyond its (f) From Buyer Site to Seller site  shipping costs, as per Incoterms CIP, are
intended purpose or damaged in an accident or by natural disaster or borne by Buyer
calamities.
(g) From Seller Site to Buyer site  shipping cost, as per Incoterms CIP, are borne
(d) Are repaired by other than IDS personnel; in which have been installed HW/SW by Seller
accessories not supplied by IDS; are integrated or connected to equipment
different from the ones supplied by IDS (except the PC data Logger conform to 5. The warranty period on the repaired or replaced Faulty Parts is 6 (six) months or the
IDS specifications); unexpired portion of warranty on such Faulty Parts whichever date comes later.
(e) Whose operational software was not installed as per IDS instruction (see IDS C. Special Warranty Conditions for IBIS Products
User’s Guide for the Data Acquisition Software); Without prejudice to the Warranty terms defined in the above Clauses A and B, the
2. Seller’s Products may include specific “Operational” software with automatic data following special conditions apply to the IBIS products.
processing and analysis tools (SW) supplied under a License agreement (EULA). While 1. IDS offers to the Buyer, optionally, special Support and Maintenance Plans to be
every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information/results provided by performed along the life of the equipment. These plans set forth special Warranty
these tools, they must not be intended as a substitute for people analysis; rather, they conditions which are detailed in the relevant options purchased.
have to be intended as an advisor and the user must not completely rely on the results
2. IBIS Product Family is subject to export/import regulations as per EU export control
provided by them. Under no circumstances does IDS warrant that the SW will operate
regime Council Regulation (EC) No. 428/2009 and successive amendments. The
uninterrupted or error free The SW is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind. IDS
category of exportation for IBIS F product family is 6A008.d. Buyer warrants that the
warrants for a period of sixty (60) days from the Effective date that, under normal use,
IBIS Products to be purchased: a) shall not be re-exported, directly or indirectly, outside
the SW support media will be free of defects in material and workmanship; in such case
Buyer’s country in violation of any law or regulation or to embargoed or otherwise
the provisions of above point a) apply
restricted countries, b) shall not be used, in the design, development, production or use
3. Any different warranty, granted by the Buyer to its retailers and clients, even as final of chemical, biological, nuclear ballistic weapons. It is Buyer’s responsibility to know the
consumers, pursuant to the European Union law in force regarding the rights of the law pertaining to export/import procedures in the country of destination of the
consumers, does not engage IDS in anyway. Products. Buyer will defend, indemnify and hold Seller harmless against any liability

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(including attorney’s fees) arising out of Buyer’s failure to comply with the terms of this
article. Should the Authorities issue an export restriction which leads to the
cancellation of a purchase order already accepted by IDS, IDS only liability shall be to
return to Buyer any account paid without interests. Buyer shall comply with the laws
and procedures in force in the country of destination of the Products.
3. IBIS can be used in Critical Monitoring for safety purposes applications, like real time
monitoring of unstable slopes including Opencast Mining. Buyer shall be aware and
agree that the assessment of the stability conditions of the observed target must be
tasked to skilled and certified operator/s able to understand data supplied by either
IBIS or others. The performance of IBIS can be, in fact, influenced either by the
parameters introduced by the operator/s or by particular environmental conditions
which may distort its outcomes, thus giving rise to false or missing alarms.
4. IDS assumes no liability for any direct, indirect special, incidental or consequential
damages or injuries caused by such reliance or for the use of IBIS Products by operator
who have not achieved a training course certified by IDS. Any person or entity that
completely relies on information obtained from the automated data
processing/analysis tools only or by operators who have not achieved a training course
certified by IDS, does so at his own risk
D. Limited Liability
Without prejudice to the exclusion of liability stated at the above Clause C.
1. Seller’s sole obligation and liability under this Agreement shall be limited to the repair
or replacement of the Product, or the refund of the purchase price at the Seller’s sole
option. This Article sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies for claims based upon
defects or nonconformity of the Products, whether the claim is on contract, warranty,
tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise.
The cumulative liability of Seller, including its subcontractors or suppliers, for any and all
claims, including but not limited to claims based on Seller’s negligence of any degree, strict
liability, breach of contract, warranty, reliance on the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of
the information provided by the SW, patents or otherwise, shall not exceed the sums cashed
by IDS for the purchased Products, which give rise to the claim, and any such liability shall
terminate upon the expiration of the warranty period.

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APPENDIX C PACKING CONTENTS

IBIS Trailer Unit Box
Wooden container - liftable with fork truck - (size 433 x 227 x 131 (length
IBIS ArcSAR Acquisition Unit Box: [cm] x width [cm] x height [cm] )). This box contains following parts:
Wooden packaging - liftable with fork truck - (size: 184 x 113 x 249 (length  The ArcSAR Trailer;
[cm] x width [cm] x height [cm] )) and total weight, when fully packed, of
 The Wi-Fi radios (if they have been purchased as optional items);
495 kg). This box contains following parts (
 The Weather Station Package (if it has been purchased as optional
 The ArcSAR Acquisition Unit dived in two parts;
item);
 The metallic pole to install IBIS ArcSAR accessories;
 The Wind Turbine Installation Kit and its metallic pole (if it has been
 Radar Sensor; purchased as optional item);
 Panoramic Camera;
 The CF31 ArcSAR computer;
 IBIS ArcSAR standard cables (see Paragraph Error! Reference source
ot found.);
 IBIS ArcSAR standard spare parts (depending by the Customer
purchase);
 The Generator Solar Panel and its metallic frame;
 Genset Fuel Funnel;
 USB Key ghost;
 Positioner Test Cable (USB 3m);

IBIS Supply Unit Box

Wooden packaging - liftable with fork truck - (size: 166 x 198 x 142 (length
[cm] x width [cm] x height [cm] )) and total weight, when fully packed, of
1200 kg). This box contains following parts:
 The ArcSAR Supply Unit.

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APPENDIX D TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

System Sensor
Parameter Value Parameter Value
Accuracy +/- 0.1 mm (Line of Sight displacement.) Radio-frequency band (1) 17.00-17.4 GHz
Spatial Resolution (1) Range 0.375 m, Cross Range: 4.3 mrad Maximum power at the antenna connector 20 dBm
@1 km, 0.375 m by 4.3 m Emission bandwidth (1) 400 MHz
@2 km, 0.375 m by 8.6 m Modulation Linear Frequency Modulated Continuous
Operating Range 50 m to 5000 m Wave (LFMCW)
Field of view 360° Spurious emissions <-30 dBm/MHz
DTM height accuracy 1m @ 1km Standby emissions <-70 dBm/MHz
2m @ 2km Radio-frequency band (1) 17.00-17.4 GHz
Operating Temperature -20°C (-50°C (2)) to +55°C Power supply 24Vdc
Scan Time 40sec – 80sec Antenna Gain 14dBi
Transport Speed Up to 80 km/h (40Km/h on gravel terrain) Antenna Polarization Vertical
Supply 110/230Vac, built-in battery, genset, Power Consumption 25W
solar, wind Dimensions (width x length x height) 400 x 290 x 290
Supply Autonomy 15 days without external power source Weight 12.7Kg (including DEM kit and antenna)
Environment All weather conditions
Certifications FCC, CE, IC
Power Consumption 120 W Positioner
Dimensions (width x length x height) 2000 x 4130 x 2455 mm
Parameter Value
(height with weather/wifi pole : 3350 mm
(height with wind generator : 4915 mm Power supply 24Vdc
Weight 2230 Kg (full optional and full fuel tank) Power Consumption 40W
Dimensions (width x length x height) 500x2065x1805 mm (without lifting bars)
Weight 360 Kg (without lifting bars)

(1) Range resolution depends on the frequency bandwidth authorized by local

radio regulation.

(2) With Low Temperature Kit.

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Power Supply Unit Pointing Camera

Parameter Value Parameter Value
System Battery Pack 24V 375Ah Resolution 3Mpixel
System Battery Type AGM sealed Power supply 12Vdc
AC input 100-240 Vac / 50-60 Hz (600 W) Power Consumption 5W
DC input 24V 20 A Dimensions (width x length x height) 60 x 77 x 140 mm
Solar Panels input Max 150V 40A Weight 0.5 Kg
Wind Turbine input Max 100V 20A
Genset Power 3.4KW
Genset Voltage 230Vac - 50Hz Panoramic Camera
Genset Cooling System Air Parameter Value
Genset RPM 3000
Resolution 16Mpixel
Genset Start Battery 12V 75Ah
Sensor size Full Frame
Genset Engine Yanmar L70N (4-stroke diesel)
Lens Focal Length 40mm
Genset Start Electric
Power supply 12 Vdc
Genset Fuel Tank 86 l.
Power Consumption 10 W
Genset Oil Tank 1,1 l
Dimensions (width x length x height) 220x150mm
Solar Panels Array Peak Power 378W (172W 206W)
Weight 4,9Kg
Rated Solar Panel Array Voltage 66V (30V+36V)
Solar Panels Rated current 5,7 A
Solar Panels current protection 12 A
20W
GPS
Power Consumption
Dimensions (width x length x height) 1586 x 1476 x 1060 mm Parameter Value
1060 Kg (full optional and full fuel tank) GPS Type Dual Frequency – Dual Antenna
Weight
Heading Accuracy (RMS) +/-0.1 deg
Position Accuracy (RMS) 1m
Power supply 24 Vdc
Laptop
Power Consumption 5W
Parameter Value Dimensions (width x length x height) NA (integrated in the positioner)
Laptop Model CF-31
Weight 0.8 kg
Power supply 15.6 Vdc
Power Consumption 15 W
Dimensions (width x length x height) 302 x 292 x 73.5 mm
Weight 3.7 kg

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Trailer
Parameter Value
Stabilizing Jacks Electro-hydraulic
Power Supply 12Vdc (max 200A)
Brake system mechanical
Dimensions (width x length x height) 2000 x 4130 x 1000 mm
Weight 750 kg

Weather Station (optional)

Parameter Value
Power Supply 5V
Power Consumption 5W
External Sensors Dimensions 264 x 410 x 330 mm
Datalogger Dimensions 165 x 95 x 38 mm
External Sensors weight 5.8Kg
Datalogger Dimensions weight 0.6Kg

WiFi (optional)
Parameter Value
Power Supply 24 V, 0.5 A PoE Adapter Included
Power Consumption 5.5 W
Power Method Passive PoE (Pairs 4, 5+; 7 ,8 Return)
Gain 13 dBi
Operating Frequency 5170 – 5875 Mhz (3)
Dimension 163 x 31 x 80 mm
Weight 0.18 kg

(3) Only 5725 - 5850 MHz supported in the USA

(US units with FCC ID: SWX-NSM5D or SWX-M5LD are allowed 5250 - 5850 MHz.)

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maximum ERP power of 0.3 W. Respecting the mentioned limitation in
APPENDIX E ADDITIONAL NOTES terms of band and emitted power, IBIS can be used in Canada, without any
license.
Authorization of utilization – national restrictions The sensor is configured in the factory considering the country of origin
of its customer. If monitoring activities are planned outside that
European countries country, different settings shall be applied on request, for the duration
IBIS products are classified by CEPT as SRD – Short Range Device - i.e. a of the survey. Contact IDS GeoRadar personnel to change the settings
and restore them if re-entering the country of origin.
device that doesn’t cause interference to other systems operating in the
same frequency band. For details about IBIS products, apply the
recommendation ERC/REC 70-03 that defines the SRD equipment (annex 6,
frequency band l). Below is the link to the cited document: CE Marking
http://www.erodocdb.dk/Docs/doc98/official/pdf/REC7003E.PDF This equipment is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant
For Ku band system
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Almost all the European countries have applied the ERC/70-30 for the Ku
band, however in some European countries, the use of IBIS system outside The full Declaration of its Conformity can be
a laboratory can still be subject to authorization by the Competent Ministry found either on the CD or a separate
of the country, where the system should be used. Please refer to the document included with this product.
Appropriate and Competent Ministry of the country to know whether it is
still necessary to get an authorization or not. This is a Class A product. In a domestic
environment it may cause radio interference.
USA
If so, the user may need to take adequate
The IBIS sensor is FCC certified, according to the FCC rule part 90, as a measures.
radiolocation device (subpart F). In order to use the sensor in the US
territory, a license of utilization must be obtained by FCC. The licence
application can be submitted to the following website:
http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/index.htm?job=home
For more information about licensing procedure contact IDS GeoRadar
personnel.
Canada
The IBIS sensor is IC certified as a licence exempt low power device,
according to RSS 210 annex 2. Operating band is 17.1 – 17.2 GHz, with a

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APPENDIX F CONTACTS

IDS GeoRadar S.r.l.

via Enrica Calabresi, 24 (Località Montacchiello)

56121 Pisa, Italy

(39) 0503124 357 / 417 / 424

[email protected]

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APPENDIX G MAINTENANCE

About the maintenance of IBIS-ArcSAR please refer to the Maintenance and

Repair Guide [BD3].

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