IKE 3 User manual

IKE 3
Fieldcraft Guide

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IKE3-104-15-12-1.0 IKE 3 Fieldcraft Guide (Dec 2015)
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The IKE is a rugged mobile device that
measures locations and dimensions of
remote targets.
DANGER !!!
KEEP
OUT!!
1.75m
What Does IKE Do?
5.25m

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Suspend Mode
• Instant Start - Memory kept
• Suspend time ≈ 2 days
• Instant startup
Full Power Off
• Full shutdown of IKE
• Reboot on start up ≈ 45s
ON
Running time ≈ 1 working day
2sec
Turning On and Off

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Blocks sunlight to allow
low screen brightness
The Glare Shield
Screen Brightness - Make it brighter
-
+
Turn the eyepiece to
adjust focus
Start>
Settings>
System Tab>
Backlight>
Brightness Tab>
Brightness Adjustment
Improve Screen Visibility

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Hands Free -
Shoulder Strap
Stylus holder
Extra protection
for screen and
lenses
Add a screen protector
to minimise wear
Sun visor for
camera and laser
Extra Protection

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3D Fix +
4.2
PDOP
Lower = Better
1-2 Good
3-6 Moderate
>6 Poor
Plot of satellite
locations
Autonomous IKE
Basic
3D Fix
Maximum
Accuracy*: 3.5m
Maximum
Accuracy*: 1.5m
GPS+ IKE Pro/
Solutions
3D Fix +
Maximum
Accuracy*: <1.0m
SBAS+ IKE Pro/
Solutions
SBAS +
* Accuracy is CEP - 50% of time
GPS Performance

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Trees and Buildings will
degrade GPS signals
WAAS EGNOS
SBAS Coverage Map
MSAS
GAGAN
Non-SBAS areas
Only use ‘Enable SBAS’ if inside an SBAS coverage area
Laser in from a clear
position
GPS Performance

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• Put in ‘Full Power Off’ mode if storing.
• Enable Auto Power Off *
• Turn off the keypad backlight
Start>
Settings>
System Tab>
Power>
Advanced Tab>
Start>
Settings>
System Tab>
Backlight>
Brightness Tab>
* Puts IKE into ‘Suspend’ mode after
a preset time.
Extend Battery Life

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Improve your handheld stability
- Find the balance point
So that IKE
doesn’t move
when capturing
data...
Support the
IKE with your
hand
=
Squeeze the
capture Button
Using IKE Handheld
Squeeze the Button

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Keep the IKE center still. Use a low magnetic
signature tripod for the best measurements.
• Best Stability
• Hands free operation
Getting the Best Measurements
Movement adds error
Tripod

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Keep away from large steel objects to minimize
magnetic interference
When to Calibrate
How to Calibrate
Month
Instructions on the calibration process can be found by
clicking the Compass Calibration icon on your IKE unit.
A
B
Travel
Once a month
Big objects
require more
space
Compass Accuracy

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Distance
15.7M
Bearing
105.3°T
PDOP
2.2
GPS Fix
3D Fix
Wires
Distance
16.5M
Bearing
119.6°T
PDOP
2.1
GPS Fix
3D Fix
Poles
On Targe t
Distance
15.7M
Too Low
Too High
Use the live laser
distance as a
guide.
Left of Pole
Distance
134.9M
On Targe t
Distance
16.5M
Right of Pole
Distance
137.6M
Move the
crosshairs over
the target to
make sure you
are hitting it
Targeting Thin Objects

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Pick the furthest
extent of the tree
Track up and down the wire.
Use the real time overlay to
nd the shortest missing line
distance.
2.3m2.5m2.1m 2.1m
Use the ‘Missing Line’ tool to nd the minimum
tree-wire clearance.
1.8m
1
2
Over Head Line Clearance

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The target base
point is obstructed
Water can be
difcult to laser Use this point on the bank.
Aim at a point on the
same level
1
1
2
2
Span Height

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You can’t see the base
Use the rst shot to capture
a point at the same level
Measure the width using
solid ground points
Some thin objects
are difcult to target
1
2
3
3 Shot Height
Missing Line

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Recapture the image
with the new exposure
setting.
Manual Exposure Adjustment
Darker Lighter
Back lighting can cause
difculties with exposure.
Choose the exposure level
that best meets your needs
Improve Your Photos

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Wait until the measurement
overlay is positioned correctly
before taking the photo.
Overlay Position
Compose your photos
For best results use the tripod
Adjust the camera position to ensure the
measurement is completely within the photo.
Measurement Overlays

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Turn off the camera review in IKE
Turn on Auto Proceed
Select ‘Display for X second(s)’
Slider all the way left
The camera will no longer ask to review and
accept each image.
Settings
Automatically advances to the
next eld in the form.
You can always get back to
the form by tapping ‘cancel’
Speeding Up Capture Data