PhaseOne PAS 150MP MK2 User manual

Version: 2.0.2
Date: January 9, 2023
PAS 150MP MK2
Operation Guide

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Table of Contents
1Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................................................6
1.1 Scope...................................................................................................................................................................................................6
1.2 Applicable Documents...............................................................................................................................................................6
2PAS 150MP MK2 Overview.....................................................................................................................................................................7
2.1 Hardware for Single Band System .......................................................................................................................................7
2.1.1 iX Controller....................................................................................................................................................................7
2.1.2 iXM-RS150F Camera Head and Lenses ............................................................................................................8
2.1.3 SOMAG CSM 40 Mount............................................................................................................................................8
2.1.4 Single-Band Frame .....................................................................................................................................................9
2.1.5 Applanix GNSS/IMU ...................................................................................................................................................9
2.1.6 Trimble AV39 Antenna ...........................................................................................................................................10
2.1.7 Monitor Kit.....................................................................................................................................................................10
2.2 Hardware for 4-Band System.................................................................................................................................................11
2.2.1 iXM-RS150F Achromatic Camera...................................................................................................................... 12
2.2.2 SOMAG DSM 400 Mount....................................................................................................................................... 12
2.3 Software...........................................................................................................................................................................................13
2.3.1 iX Flight Pro .................................................................................................................................................................. 13
2.3.2 Licensing......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.4 PAS 150MP MK2 Dataflow......................................................................................................................................................14
3Unboxing the PAS 150MP MK2 .......................................................................................................................................................... 15
3.1 Product Identification ............................................................................................................................................................... 15
4Assembling and Testing the PAS 150MP MK2 in the Office............................................................................................... 16
4.1 Required Tools..............................................................................................................................................................................16
4.2 Assembling a Single-Band System .................................................................................................................................... 17
4.2.1 Securing the iXM-RS150F Camera to the Single-Band Frame........................................................... 17
4.2.2 Securing the Single-Band Frame to the CSM 40 Mount (Optional)............................................... 18
4.2.3 Connecting Cables to the Camera.................................................................................................................... 18
4.2.4 Securing the Lid on the Single-Band Frame ............................................................................................... 19
4.2.5 Securing the IMU to the Lid.................................................................................................................................. 19
4.2.6 Connecting a Single-Band System in the Office......................................................................................20
4.3 Assembling a 4-Band System .............................................................................................................................................23
4.3.1 Connecting a 4-Band System in the Office ................................................................................................ 23
4.4 Powering the PAS 150MP MK2 and Mount in the Office....................................................................................... 27
4.5 Configuring the System..........................................................................................................................................................28
4.5.1 Changing Pilot Monitor Orientation................................................................................................................28
4.5.2 Changing the Mouse Pointer Color .................................................................................................................. 31
4.5.3 Configuring Touch Monitors ...............................................................................................................................33

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4.5.4 Check Camera Firmware for Updates ...........................................................................................................35
4.5.5 Configuring GNSS/IMU Parameters................................................................................................................35
4.5.6 Configuring Screen Recorder Pro....................................................................................................................35
4.5.7 Configuring iX Flight Pro ...................................................................................................................................... 37
4.5.8 Checking the PAS 150MP MK2...........................................................................................................................37
4.5.9 Configuring Lever Arms........................................................................................................................................38
4.6 Disconnecting the PAS 150MP MK2 in the Office .....................................................................................................39
5Installing the PAS 150MP MK2 in the Aircraft .......................................................................................................................... 40
5.1 Required Tools............................................................................................................................................................................ 40
5.2 Installing the Trimble AV39 Antenna.............................................................................................................................. 40
5.3 Securing the Interface Plate to the Aircraft................................................................................................................ 40
5.4 Securing the Mount to the Interface Plate.....................................................................................................................41
5.5 Installing the PAS 150MP MK2 on the Mount................................................................................................................41
5.6 Installing the Pilot Monitor.....................................................................................................................................................43
5.7 Installing the Operator Monitor ..........................................................................................................................................43
5.8 Connecting a PAS 150MP MK2 and Mount in the Aircraft....................................................................................44
5.8.1 Connecting PAS 150MP MK2 Components.................................................................................................44
5.8.2 Powering the PAS 150MP MK2 and Mount in the Aircraft ..................................................................44
5.9 PAS 150MP MK2 Installed in Aircraft................................................................................................................................45
6Recommended Flight Operation Procedure .............................................................................................................................46
7Post Flight Operations ..........................................................................................................................................................................47
8Disassembling the PAS 150MP MK2...............................................................................................................................................48
9Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................................................................49
Appendix A Technical Data...................................................................................................................................................................50
A.1 PAS 150MP MK2 Weight.........................................................................................................................................................50
A.1.1 Single-Band System ................................................................................................................................................50
A.1.2 4-Band System...........................................................................................................................................................50
A.2 Power Specifications................................................................................................................................................................50
A.2.1 Power Requirements...............................................................................................................................................50
A.2.2 Power Consumption................................................................................................................................................50
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity ......................................................................................................................................... 51
B.1 iX Controller ................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
B.2 iXM-RS150F Camera .................................................................................................................................................................52
B.3 iXM-RS150F Achromatic Camera ......................................................................................................................................53
Appendix C Calculating Lever Arms ................................................................................................................................................54
C.1 Single-Band System..................................................................................................................................................................54
C.1.1 General ...........................................................................................................................................................................54
C.1.2 EP Values for Different Lenses ..........................................................................................................................55

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C.2 4-Band System............................................................................................................................................................................56
C.2.1 SOMAG DSM 400 Mount......................................................................................................................................56
C.2.2 SOMAG GSM 4000 Mount ..................................................................................................................................59
C.2.3 GSM 4000/DSM 400 MRC X and Y Values................................................................................................62
C.2.4 EP Values for Different Lenses ..........................................................................................................................63

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1Introduction
1.1 Scope
This manual describes how to install and use the PAS 150MP MK2 as follows:
•Section 2 - PAS 150MP MK2 Overview
•Section 3 - Unboxing the PAS 150MP MK2
•Section 4 – Assembling and Testing the PAS 150MP MK2 in the Office
•Section 5 - Installing the PAS 150MP MK2 in the Aircraft
•Section 6 – Recommended Flight Operation Procedure
•Section 7 – Post Flight Operations
•Section 8 – Disassembling the PAS 150MP MK2
•Section 9 – Troubleshooting
•Appendix A - Technical Data
•Appendix B - Declarations of Conformity
•Appendix C - Calculating Lever Arms
1.2 Applicable Documents
Item
Manual
Applanix GNSS/IMU
GNSS/IMU Configuration Guide for PAS (release pending)
Phase One iX Flight Pro
iX Flight Pro Operation Guide
Somag CSM 40 Mount
SOMAG CSM 40 Manual
Somag DSM 400 Mount
SOMAG DSM 400 Manual
Trimble AV39 Antenna
Trimble AV39 Antenna Datasheet

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2PAS 150MP MK2 Overview
The PAS 150MP MK2 is a fully integrated solution based on the iXM-RS150F camera. The aerial system
comprises the camera(s), Phase One iX Controller with an integrated Applanix GNSS, IMU and SOMAG
mount.
Two configurations are available:
•Single-Band system
•4-Band system
2.1 Hardware for Single Band System
The following figure shows the main components of the single-band system.
2.1.1 iX Controller
The iX Controller is the communication center, and 1 TB data storage for the PAS. Based on Microsoft
Windows 10, it is responsible for controlling power and communication for all ancillary systems. The storage
solution consists of 2 x 500 GB SATA SSDs.
The iX Controller includes an integrated Applanix AP+ GNSS.

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2.1.2 iXM-RS150F Camera Head and Lenses
The iXM-RS150F camera is equipped with a full-frame sensor (14,204 x 10,652 pixels), and a 3.76 micrometer
pixel that enables high ground resolution from high flight altitudes. It provides large aerial coverage resulting
in higher aerial survey productivity.
The camera comes with one of eight RS lenses ranging from 32mm to 180mm focal length, and the 300mm
RSM lens, all equipped with a central leaf shutter to ensure geometrically correct aerial images.
Designed and built for aerial photography by Rodenstock and Schneider-Kreuznach, the lenses are factory
calibrated for infinity focus and equipped with a central leaf shutter with a speed to up to 1/2500 sec. The
150MP camera offers high capture speed of 2fps for an array of flight conditions. The RS lenses opening
angle is specially fitted for oblique and lidar systems.
2.1.3 SOMAG CSM 40 Mount
The SOMAG CSM 40 is a compact modular mount specially fitted for Phase One aerial systems. With a low
weight of 5.2kg, the mount is particularly suitable for use on light aircraft.

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2.1.4 Single-Band Frame
The single-band frame enables mounting the camera and the IMU.
2.1.5 Applanix GNSS/IMU
The Applanix GNSS/IMU contains a precision GNSS receiver and inertial sensor components, logging
capability, and interfaces for mapping sensors and flight management systems.
Data such as geographic position (latitude, longitude and attitude), velocity, acceleration, angular rate,
orientation (roll and pitch), ground track and performance metrics are available in real-time and through
post-processing.
The Applanix GNSS/IMU is comprised of the Applanix AP+ card integrated in the iX Controller. The Applanix
AP+ cards can be used with the following IMU models:
AP+ 180 with IMU-69 or with internal IMU-79.
AP+ 310 with IMU-82
AP+ 510 with IMU-91
AP+ 610 with IMU-57
Note
For detailed information on the differences between the above Applanix GNSS/IMUs, refer to
www.applanix.com
The Applanix GNSS is configured and managed through a browser-based application supported by the
Applanix AP+ card. You can access the application through the shortcut on the iX Controller software
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2.1.6 Trimble AV39 Antenna
The Trimble AV39 antenna is a lightweight, TSO certified antenna that provides centimeter precision with
superior phase center repeatability. The antenna is powered by the Applanix AP+ card in the iX Controller
via a coaxial cable supplied with the antenna.
2.1.7 Monitor Kit
The monitor kit allows full control and flight feedback of the PAS 150MP MK2. The monitor kit consists of the
following monitors:
•pilot monitor
•operator monitor
2.1.7.1 Pilot Monitor
The 7” pilot monitor provides all flight information from iX Flight Pro, ensuring that the pilot has all required
information to conduct a successful survey mission. The touch screen allows the pilot to perform several
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2.1.7.2 Operator Monitor
The 15.6” operator monitor provides all required information from iX Flight Pro, ensuring the operator can
control all aspects of the flight, including, run selection, camera control, and data management using the
touch screen.
Note
You can install a 21” screen for the operator instead of the 15.6” screen. For details, contact Phase One.
2.2 Hardware for 4-Band System
The following 4-Band system components are preassembled on the 4-band frame:
•IMU
•iX Controller
•2 cameras (RGB and achromatic)
The following figure shows the main components of the 4-band system.
This section describes the components that are unique to the 4-band system.

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2.2.1 iXM-RS150F Achromatic Camera
In addition to the iXM-RS150F camera, the 4-band system contains the iXM-RS150F achromatic camera to
provide NIR data in the spectral range of 720nm-1000nm (4-Band system).
Post processing this data in combination with the iXM-RS150F RGB data allows output imagery as IRG, RGBi
or NDVI CIR products.
Note
For the iXM-RS150F Achromatic Camera, Phase One recommends using a lens with the same focal
length as the RGB camera to obtain the same footprint for both RGB and NIR.
2.2.2 SOMAG DSM 400 Mount
If you are using the 4-Band system, you must install the 4-Band PAS 150MP MK2 into a DSM 400 mount.
The SOMAG DSM 400 is a high-performance gyro-stabilized platform that compensates for roll, pitch and
drift movements in real-time. The dynamic reaction times and the compensation ability of this platform
ensures your imagery remains fully vertical even in challenging conditions, while maintaining the high levels
of accuracy and efficiency.
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Note
•If you already have a GSM 4000 mount, you can install the 4-Band PAS 150MP MK2 in it
with the following conditions:
PAS 150MP MK2 can only operate with SOMAG GSM 4000 mounts with serial
numbers 090236 and higher, or with earlier mounts that were refurbished by SOMAG
to the dual communication port configuration.
The SOMAG GSM 4000 mount requires installation of an adaptor plate. If you are
providing the SOMAG GSM 4000, you also need to provide Vibration Damping Ring
(111721-060-03/01).
2.3 Software
2.3.1 iX Flight Pro
iX Flight Pro uses iX Plan data to manage and guide the precise execution of aero-photography flight. Using
the pilot and operator monitors, the pilot can easily maintain precise trajectory by following altitude and
localizer instructions, while the operator manages the flight, controls the order of passes, tags images and
start/stops image collection. iX Flight Pro is pre-installed in the iX Controller.
For detailed information on using iX Flight Pro, see the iX Flight Pro Operation Guide provided with your
PAS 150MP MK2.
Note
To process captured images, use iX Process available from Phase One.
2.3.2 Licensing
The iX Flight Pro software license is preinstalled in the iX Controller.

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2.4 PAS 150MP MK2 Dataflow
The following table details the dataflow for PAS 150MP MK2 single and 4-band systems.
Dataflow for the PAS 150MP MK2(Single and 4-Band)
Cable
Signal/Data
From
To
Protocol
Description
Camera
Trigger &
MEP
Camera trigger
iX
Controller
Camera
Analog
I/O
discrete
iX Flight Pro (in iX Controller)
calculates when to capture an
image (based on NMEA/GSOF
data received from Applanix AP+)
and issues a trigger.
MEP (Mid
Exposure
Pulse)
Camera
iX Controller
Discrete
Camera sends an event input to
the iX Controller when the image
is captured.
Event data
iX
Controller
Camera
RS-232
Applanix AP+ (in iX Controller)
sends event metadata to camera
for image metadata.
Mount
Control
Start/Stop
pass
iX
Controller
SOMAG
CSM 40/
DSM 400
mount
RS-232
•iX Flight Pro (in iX Controller)
sends angle data to SOMAG
mount for stabilization.
•iX Flight Pro (in iX Controller)
calculates Start of Line and
before reached, sends "Stab"
command to SOMAG mount.
•iX Flight Pro (in iX Controller)
calculates End of Line and
after reached, sends "Manual"
command to SOMAG mount.
GIM01
SOMAG
CSM 40/
DSM 400
mount
iX Controller
RS-232
SOMAG mount platform sends
GIM01 message with platform
angles to the Applanix AP+ (in
iX Controller) for registration in
T04 files.
USB3 (for
each
camera)
Images
Camera
iX Controller
USB
Images taken by camera
transferred to iX Controller SSD.

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3Unboxing the PAS 150MP MK2
Verify that all parts were supplied according to the specific packing list for your PAS 150MP MK2.
3.1 Product Identification
To enable support for your PAS 150MP MK2, you must identify and record the model and serial numbers for
each of the following components:
•Cameras: model number and serial number is located on the camera bottom.
•Mount: model number and serial number is located on a label on the mount.
•IMU: model number and serial number is located on a label on the unit.

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4Assembling and Testing the PAS 150MP MK2 in the Office
This section describes how to assemble the PAS 150MP MK2 for testing in the office.
Phase One recommends assembling and testing the PAS 150MP MK2 in the office prior to transporting it
and installing it in the aircraft. This allows for quick installation in the aircraft with little risk of missing cables
or incorrect configuration.
Note
•When placing the PAS 150MP MK2 down on a work bench, make sure that the area is
clear of debris to avoid damaging the lens. In the case of a 4-band system, the 4-band
frame legs provide ample clearance between the lenses and the surface, but any objects
underneath the PAS 150MP MK2, including loose cables, could impact the lenses.
•Make sure you place the PAS 150MP MK2 on a work bench capable of withstanding the
PAS 150MP MK2 weight.
•The PAS 150MP MK2 does not have to be assembled in the mount for testing. You can
place the PAS 150MP MK2 next to the mount.
4.1 Required Tools
The following tools are required to assemble the system in the office:
•Allen keys set.
•Torx keys set.
•Standard tools.
•Lens Cleaning Kit.
•Microfiber Cloth, Grey.

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4.2 Assembling a Single-Band System
Note
If you are assembling a 4-Band system, proceed to section 4.3 - Assembling a 4-Band System.
4.2.1 Securing the iXM-RS150F Camera to the Single-Band Frame
1. Insert the camera into the single-band frame in the
direction shown (image at right shows top view).
1. Secure the camera to the single-band frame using
four M4x16 conic head screws (image at right
shows bottom). Tighten the screws to torque 2Nm.

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4.2.2 Securing the Single-Band Frame to the CSM 40 Mount (Optional)
Note
The single-band frame with the camera and IMU does not have to be assembled in the mount for
testing. You can place the single-band frame next to the mount.
1. Insert the single-band frame into the mount. The
direction of the logo on the camera
should be aligned with the white arrow on the
mount that shows flight direction.
2. If necessary, adjust the height of the single-band
frame in the mount using the 6 screws on the
single-band frame. The height should be such that
camera will not protrude beyond the aircraft skin.
3. Secure the single-band frame to the mount using 6
M4x16 screws, spring washers and washers. Tighten
the screws to torque 2Nm.
4.2.3 Connecting Cables to the Camera
1. Connect the iX Controller / Camera USB Cable
(73234000) angled USB connector to the camera
USB port. Tighten the screws to torque 0.25Nm.
2. Connect the Camera Control Cable (70378000) to
the left LEMO port.
3. Connect the Camera Power Cable (70364000) to
the right LEMO port.

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4.2.4 Securing the Lid on the Single-Band Frame
1. Secure the lid to the top of the single-band frame
using 9 M4x10 screws. Tighten the screws to torque
2Nm.
4.2.5 Securing the IMU to the Lid
1. Secure the IMU to the lid using 4 M6x16 screws,
spring washers and washers. Tighten the screws to
torque 3Nm.

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2. Phase One recommends installing the IMU so that it’s X axis is towards the flight direction. If the IMU’s X
axis is not the same as the flight direction, configure the setting in the AP+ application on the External
IMU tab.
4.2.6 Connecting a Single-Band System in the Office
Note
•Do not excessively bend cables. Allow a bending radius of at least 40mm for all cables.
•Insert connectors into ports with care to prevent damage to
pins. All LEMO connectors have a red dot to indicate correct
alignment.
•Make sure that both monitor port plugs are properly secured in their sockets.
•Use cable ties to secure the cables to the appropriate points on the monitors to ensure
that the connectors are secured.
Warning
Do not connect any components while the PAS 150MP MK2: is connected to a power source.
To connect the PAS 150MP MK2:
1. Connect all PAS 150MP MK2 components as described in the following table and figures.
PAS 150MP MK2Single-Band System Connection Details
Order
P/N
Description
Connects to
1
70364000
Power cable, iX
Controller/Camera •iX Controller, AUX2 ports
•iXM-150, right-LEMO port*
2
73234000
USB cable
•iX Controller, USB port
•iXM-150, USB port*
3
70378000
Camera trigger &
MEP •iX Controller, I/O port
•iXM-RS150 left LEMO port*
4
73260000, 3 m
73285000, 0.5m
73293000, 1.6 m
Mount control
•iX Controller, COM port
•CSM 40 Mount, INTERFACE port
*Camera-side connections were already connected as described in Section 4.2.3 - Connecting
Cables to the Camera.