IDS GeoRadar STREAM DP User manual
IDS Geo
MNG/2022/007 Rev. 1.0 June 2022User Manual
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE
STREAM DP using GPR
AE32HV
User Manual
Installation and use
User Manual
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INDEX
1INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 PURPOSE.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 APPLICATION FIELD............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.3 INTENDED READERSHIP........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
1.4 AUTHORIZATION OF USE ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.4.1 CE Marking................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
1.4.2 UKCA Marking........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2HOW TO READ THE MANUAL ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 MANUAL LAYOUT............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2 SYMBOLS.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.3 GLOSSARY &ACRONYMS..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
3SAFETY DIRECTIONS ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
3.1 DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
3.2 INTENDED USE................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
3.3 REASONABLY FORESEEABLE MISUSE..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
3.4 LIMITS OF USE ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
3.5 RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
3.6 HAZARD OF USE ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
4GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE HARDWARE .............................................................................................................................................................................................15
4.1 E.S.T. EQUALIZED SCRAMBLED TECHNOLOGY......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
4.2 SYSTEM COMPOSITION AND OVERVIEW................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
4.3 MECHANICAL STRUCTURE .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
4.4 CONNECTION AND PORTS .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
4.5 BATTERY......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
4.6 WHEEL TYPES .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
4.7 WHEEL BLOCKAGE SYSTEM................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
4.8 ADJUSTABLE AND REMOVABLE HANDLE................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
4.9 GPS SUPPORT POLE.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
4.10 DATA LOGGER SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 23
4.11 LAPTOP SUPPORT ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
4.12 HOW THE SYSTEM IS DELIVERED AND PACKED......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
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5HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE SYSTEM AND SAFETY GUIDELINES ......................................................................................................................................................................24
6HOW TO SET UP THE STREAM DP IN TRANSPORT MODE...........................................................................................................................................................................26
6.1 FOLDING THE HANDLE ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
6.2 DISASSEMBLING THE SYSTEM .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
7CARE AND TRANSPORT .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................28
7.1 CLEANING INFORMATION................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
7.2 BATTERY REMOVAL INFORMATION ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
7.3 PERIODICAL CHECK........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
7.4 TRANSPORT OF THE SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
APPENDIX A DISCLAIMER..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................30
APPENDIX B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................................................................................................................32
APPENDIX C CONFORMITY TO EUROPEAN AND UK REGULATIONS...............................................................................................................................................................33
APPENDIX D IMPORTANT NOTE FOR US CUSTOMERS...................................................................................................................................................................................34
APPENDIX E IMPORTANT NOTES FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS....................................................................................................................................................................35
APPENDIX F CONTACTS ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................36
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1INTRODUCTION
This document describes the Stream DP system, the compact GPR massive
array system by IDSGeoradar using GPR AE32HV antenna.
This document refers to the concepts the user should learn before initiating
the utilization of this device. Therefore, it is mandatory to carefully reading
the entire document before starting and operating the system.
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this document is to drive the reader to a list of step-by-step
actions to follow in order to install Stream DP system, in a thorough and safe
way.
The structure of the manual is organized in a collection of "how-to" as well
as descriptive chapters. Each chapter contains the illustration and basic
description, of the main operations to be carried out for system installation.
1.2 Application field
The main application of STREAM DP is the collection of GPR survey over large
areas, mainly for underground utility mapping and pipe detection. Also, any
type of buried objects or structures may be the aim of the system, if these
are buried within its depth of reach.
1.3 Intended readership
The intended reader of this manual is(are) the technician(s) in charge of using
the system, that has undergone the IDS GeoRadar training for Stream DP.
1.4 Authorization of use
The use of STREAM DP system may be subject to a license and/or an
authorization by the Competent Ministry of the country where the system
will be used.
An individual license and restrictions are in place to date in the following
European countries:
France: https://www.anfr.fr/en/broadcasting-authorisation/reseaux-
professionnels/les-frequences-utilisees-a-titre-temporaire/les-systemes-
dimagerie-radar-de-type-gpr-wpr/
Germany:
https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebie
te/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Technik/Inverkehrbrin
genvonProdukten/Schnittstellenbeschreibungen/OrtungsfunkOR/SSBOR_N
N022.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=4
Portugal: https://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?categoryId=389647
Romania: https://www.ancom.ro/radio-spectrum_2749
Spain: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2011-19146
Sweden:
https://www.pts.se/sv/bransch/radio/radiotillstand/ansokningshandlingar/
Liechtenstein and Switzerland:
https://www.bakom.admin.ch/bakom/en/homepage/frequencies-and-
antennas/frequency-use-with-or-without-licences/radiocommunication-
licences-in-general.html
For more details with reference to the restriction, please refer to the
following website:
ECO Frequency Information System (cept.org)
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1.4.1 CE Marking
This equipment complies with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/UE. The
full Declaration of its Conformity can be found either on the
CD or a separate document included with this product.
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment it may
cause radio interference. If so, the user may need to take
adequate measures.
1.4.2 UKCA Marking
This equipment complies with the essential requirements of
the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1206). The
full Declaration of its Conformity can be found either on the
CD or a separate document included with this product.
Licensing requirements in UK can be found here:
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/manage-your-
licence/radiocommunication-licences/licensed-short-range
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2HOW TO READ THE MANUAL
As mentioned above (par. 1.1), this User Manual is structured into a “How
to” manner. In each of the relevant chapter, the User shall find, action by
action, the basics to carry out a Stream DP installation.
2.1 Manual Layout
It is strongly recommended to go through this manual thoroughly, and to
read it carefully. However, as the document is divided into a first part (par.
0) that is descriptive of the whole system, but also into procedures (How to)
that are self-consistent, and that can be read sparsely, it is not mandatory to
read this document chapter after chapter, in case of need.
2.2 Symbols
Warning messages are an essential part of the Safety Concept of the
instrument. They appear wherever hazards or hazardous situations can
occur.
Warning messages:
• make the user alert about direct and indirect hazards concerning the use
of the product.
• contain general rules of behaviour.
For the user’s safety, all safety instructions and safety messages shall be
strictly observed and followed. Therefore, the manual must always be
available to all persons performing any tasks described herein.
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE are standardized signal words
for identifying levels of hazards and risks related to personal injury and
property damage.
For safety purposes, it is important to read and fully understand the table
below with the different signal words and their definitions. Supplementary
safety information symbols may be placed within a warning message as well
as supplementary text.
Type
•Description
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an
unintended use which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an
unintended use which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
information symbols may be placed within a warning message as well as
supplementary text.
•NOTICE: Note text/to keep in mind
•Tip text
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2.3 Glossary & Acronyms
The following acronyms are used in this manual:
-Controller: PC / Tablet used by the user for data acquisition. The
data acquisition SW (client) is performed on the controller
-EST: Equalized Scrambled Technology
-GNSS: Global Navigation Satellite System
-GPR: Ground Penetrating Radar or Georadar or Ground Probing
Radar
-HMI: Human Machine Interface
-HW: Hardware
-NMEA format: National Marine Electronics Association format
-RTK: Real Time Kinematic
-SNR: Signal to Noise Ratio
-Stream DP: IDS GeoRadar GPR massive Array System
-SW: Software
-UBLOX: GPS dispositive within the GPR system
-uMap: IDS GeoRadar software for GPR data acquisition
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3SAFETY DIRECTIONS
3.1 Description
The following directions enable the person responsible for the product, and
the person who uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid operational
hazards.
The person responsible forthe product must ensure that all users understand
these directions and adhere to them.
3.2 Intended Use
The intended use is the detection of underground targets, such as:
•Water pipes
•Gas pipes
•Sewers
•Optic fibre
•Electric cables
•Telephone cables
•Manholes
•Cavities
•Structures in general
3.3 Reasonably Foreseeable Misuse
•Infringing traffic regulation.
•Use of the product without instruction.
•Use outside of the intended use and limits.
•Opening the product using tools, for example screwdriver, unless this
is permitted for certain functions.
•Modification or conversion of the product.
•Use after misappropriation.
•Use of products with obvious damages or defects.
•Use with accessories from other manufacturers without the prior
explicit approval of IDS GeoRadar s.r.l
•Inadequate safeguards at the working site.
3.4 Limits of Use
Environment: Suitable for use in an atmosphere appropriate for permanent
human habitation. Not suitable for use in explosive environments.
WARNING: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AREAS
working in hazardous areas, such as potentially explosive areas, or
close to electrical installations, or similar situations, could result
in death or serious injury.
PRECAUTION: Local safety authorities and safety experts must be
contacted, by the person in charge of the product, prior
commencing any survey in potentially hazardous areas for the due
risk assessment.
3.5 Responsibilities
Manufacturer of the product - IDS GeoRadar s.r.l. is responsible for supplying
the product, including the user manual and original accessories, in a safe
condition.
Person responsible for the product - The person responsible for the product
has the following duties:
•To understand the safety instructions on the product and the
instructions in the user manual.
•To ensure that it is used in accordance with the instructions.
•To be familiar with traffic laws and local regulations relating to
safety and accident prevention.
•To inform IDS GeoRadar s.r.l. immediately if the product and the
application becomes unsafe.
•To ensure that the traffic laws, the national laws, regulations,
and conditions for the operation of electromagnetics
transmitters are respected.
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NOTICE: Watch out for erroneous measurement results if the
product has been dropped or has been misused, modified,
stored for long periods.
Precautions:
Periodically carryout testmeasurements, particularly after the
product has been subjected to abnormal use and before and
after of important measurements.
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3.6 Hazard of use
WARNING: CRUSHING HANDS AND FINGERS
While installing the system, the risk of fingers pinch-out, may
occur.
PRECAUTION: To mount the system, the user must always
wear protective gloves and safety boots.
WARNING: RISK OF ACCIDENTS
During surveys there is a danger of accidents occurring if the
user does not pay attention to the surrounding site conditions,
such as obstacles, excavations or traffic.
PRECAUTIONS: During operations, the user of the product
must be fully aware of the existing site conditions.
WARNING: ELECTROCUTION
Because of the risk of electrocution, it is dangerous to use
poles and extensions near electrical installations such as
power cables or electrical railways.
PRECAUTIONS: Keep at a safe distance from electrical
installations. If it is essential to work in this environment, first
contact the safety authorities responsible for the electrical
installations and follow their safety instructions.
WARNING:
If the product is used with accessories (for example GNSS pole
support), the user may increase the risk of being struck by
lightning.
PRECAUTIONS: Do not use the product in a thunderstorm.
WARNING: SECURING OF THE WORKING SITE
Inadequate securing of the working site can lead to dangerous
situations, for example in traffic, on building sites, and at
industrial installations.
PRECAUTIONS: Always ensure that the working site is
adequately secured. Adhere to the regulations governing
safety, accident prevention, and road traffic.
NOTICE: If the accessories used with the product are not
properly secured and the product is subjected to mechanical
shock, for example blows or falling, the product may be
damaged.
Precautions:
When setting-up the product, make sure that the accessories
are correctly adapted, fitted, secured, and locked in position.
Avoid subjecting the product to mechanical stress
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WARNING: EXPOSURE OF BATTERIES TO HIGH MECHANICAL
STRESS, HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES OR IMMERSION
INTO FLUIDS
High mechanical stress, high ambient temperatures or
immersion into fluids can cause leakage, fire or explosions of
the batteries.
PRECAUTIONS: Protect the batteries from mechanical
influences and high ambient temperatures. Do not drop or
immerse batteries into fluids
WARNING: MECHANICAL INFLUENCES TO BATTERIES
During the transport, shipping or disposal of batteries it is
possible, for inappropriate mechanical influences, to
constitute a fire hazard.
PRECAUTIONS: Before shipping the product or disposing of it,
discharge the batteries by running the product until they are
flat. When transporting or shipping batteries, the person in
charge of the product must ensure that the applicable national
and international rules and regulations are observed. Before
transportation or shipping, please contact your local passenger
or freight transport company.
NOTICE: Only IDS GeoRadar authorized technical service are
entitled to repair this product.
NOTICE: If the product is improperly disposed of, the following
can happen:
• If polymer parts are burnt, poisonous gases are produced
which may impair health.
• If batteries are damaged or are heated strongly, they can
explode and cause poisoning, burning, corrosion or
environmental contamination.
• By disposing of the product irresponsibly you may enable
unauthorized persons to use it in contravention of the
regulations, exposing themselves and third parties to the risk of
severe injury and rendering the environment liable to
contamination.
RECYCLING
The crossed out wheeled bin symbol shown on the equipment
indicates that the product must be recycled separately from
other waste at the end of its useful life.
Separate waste disposal of this product at the end of its useful
life will be organised and managed by IDS GeoRadar. When you
decide to dispose of the equipment, contact IDS GeoRadar and
follow the system that IDS GeoRadar has set up to permit the
separate collection of the apparatus at its life end.
Adequate separate collection for its subsequent recycling,
treatment and environmentally friendly disposal contribute
towards avoiding any unnecessary effects on the environment
and to health and favour the reuse or recycling of the materials
that make up the equipment. Unauthorised disposal of this
product as unsorted waste by its possessor will lead to an
administrative penalty foreseen by national regulations.
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WARNING: Short circuit of battery terminals
Risk of fire, electric shock and damage.
PRECAUTIONS: Do not open the battery housing.
Keep away any metallic or wet objects from the battery
terminals.
WARNING: Short circuit of battery terminals
If battery terminals are short-circuited e.g., by coming in
contact with jewellery,
keys, metallised paper or other metals, the battery can
overheat and cause
injury or fire, for example by storing or transporting in pockets.
PRECAUTIONS: Make sure that the battery terminals do not
come into contact with
metallic objects.
WARNING: Battery may get hot after prolonged use.
Risk of burning injuries.
PRECAUTIONS: Avoid touching the hot battery.
Allow the battery to cool down before removing it.
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4GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE HARDWARE
The Stream DP is a GPR system composed of a single antenna (named GPR
AE32HV) fixed to a compact and manoeuvrable frame.
Stream DP is designed for high productivity and ease of use: light-weight
structure for maximal transportability, hot swap batteries for a non-stop
performance and multi-environment hardware configuration (rugged and
asphalt)
Stream DP is powered with patented Equalized Scrambled Technology (EsT),
which overcomes the traditional limitations in depth penetration of GPR
solutions and offers an unmatched performance with the deepest sensing
capability ever.
The antenna module emits at different polarizations. The general concept of
the Stream DP system is to detect the main underground services along the
road or in a terrain, by covering the area to be investigated. For this reason,
a double polarization array has been designed, one in transversal polarization
(compared to the scan direction) - called HH better suited for metal surface
subservices (e.g. gas pipe), and one with a longitudinal polarization - called
VV- for plastic surface subservices (plastic pipes have higher RCS in
longitudinal polarization than in transverse polarization).
The antenna integrates the radar control unit (FCU Fast Control Unit) that
manages all the input and output. It is directly connected to the laptop and
powered by two Li-Ion batteries.
The system can be used in two configurations: rugged, mounting four side
wheels, suited for difficult terrains; asphalt, in which the back side wheels
are pivot wheels.
The controller laptop can be fixed on the rudder, thanks to the generic tablet
holder.
Stream DP’s antenna height can be adjusted manually from the user through
a belts system.
4.1 E.s.T. Equalized scrambled Technology
GPR is a well-known and attractive technology which enables the safe
analysis of the underground. Radar Dynamic range is the key feature related
to GPR sensitivity to low amplitude signals, coming from weak and deep
targets.
Equalized Scrambled Technology performs a hardware equalization that
brings out the deeper signal at the same level of shallow targets, extending
the dynamic range.
E.s.T. is a patented technology. It allows the full and efficient control of GPR
waveform, by exploiting the radiating performance of the antenna. E.s.T.
includes a multiple stadium receiver such as shallow and deep reflections are
equalized with an optimal multi-gain boost, and then “scrambled” together
in a single radar trace.
4.2 System composition and overview
The figures below (from) are showing the two types of wheels available: 4
fixed wheels (Fig. 1), and 2 fixed wheels + 2 pivot wheels (Fig. 2).
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Fig. 4 –Stream DP rear view
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4.3 Mechanical structure
The Stream-DP system is composed of the following parts:
•Stream-DP main body (frame, handle, wheels, encoders)
•Antenna module
•Laptop (with uMap data acquisition software)
•Battery
•Battery charger
•GPS support
•Vehicle Towing kit (accessory)
This chapter contains a description of the above-listed parts.
The whole system is shown in Fig. 5.
Fig. 5 - Stream DP overview
The system can be easily disassembled in these sub-components :
- Main frame
- Handle ( 2 parts)
- Antenna
- Wheels ( 4 wheels)
Fig. 6 - Stream DP sub-components
Every part of the system weighs less than 20 kg.
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4.4 Connection and Ports
GPR AE32HV antenna presents the following ports available on the upper
case:
-Two encoder ports (WHEEL): collect distance data from the
encoders;
-LAN port: establish a connection with a data logger laptop;
-Secondary LAN port for accessories
-Power out (PWR): enables the power supply on Stream DP
accessories
-Synchronism and Positioning (SYNC): transfer PPS and wheel data to
an external device, or receive external PPS as input to Stream DP.
-Power-On button: push to switch the system on;
-LED status indicators: system on and batteries status;
-Battery housing: two slots for GEB364 LEICA batteries.
Fig. 7 –Connections and port panel
4.5 Battery
Stream DP is powered by LEICA GEB 364 battery (Fig. 8).
It supports hot-swap, to replace one battery without switching off the
radar.
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Fig. 8 - LEICA GEB364 battery
Battery charger LEICA GKL341 (Fig. 9) LED status:
•While charging, the LED of the battery charger lights up orange.
•When the battery is nearly charged, the LED turns yellow.
•When the battery is fully charged, the LED turns green.
Fig. 9 –LEICA Battery charger GKL341
4.6 Wheel types
The Stream-DP is a four-wheeled system, and the wheels are available in
two configurations:
•2 pivoting wheels (Fig. 10) and 2 fixed wheels (standard Bill of
Materials)
•All fixed wheels
Fig. 10 –Pivot vs Fixed wheels
Pivoting wheels are suited for asphalt and flat surfaces, instead, a 4-fixed-
wheels system is helpful on uneven ground surfaces.
Wheels can be easily changed or replaced by customers.
4.7 Wheel blockage system
A braking system to lock/unlock the system is mounted on the front wheels
of the Stream DP, to secure the stop position when the radar is in non-
operative mode.
Users can activate the brakes manually, simply moving the lever (Fig. 11).
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