PhaseOne PAS Pod User manual

PAS Pod
Operation Guide

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Table of Contents
1Introduction 5
1.1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Applicable Documents ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
2PAS Pod Overview .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Hardware ........................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1.1 PAS Pod Controller .............................................................................................................................................7
2.1.2 Cameras .............................................................................................................................................................7
2.1.3 SOMAG GSM 4000 Mount................................................................................................................................10
2.1.4 Applanix GNSS/IMU .........................................................................................................................................10
2.1.5 Trimble AV39 Antenna ..................................................................................................................................... 10
2.1.6 Monitor Kit ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.2 Software .......................................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.2.1 iX Flight Pro ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.2.2 Licensing...........................................................................................................................................................12
2.3 PAS Pod Dataflow ............................................................................................................................................................ 13
3Unboxing the PAS Pod..................................................................................................................................................................14
3.1 Product Identification ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
4PAS Pod Height Adjustment and Testing in the Office ................................................................................................................. 15
4.1 Required Tools ................................................................................................................................................................. 15
4.2 Adjusting the PAS Pod Mount Ring Height ......................................................................................................................16
4.2.1 Adjusting the PAS Pod System Case Mount Plate Height.................................................................................17
4.3 Connecting a PAS Pod in the Office .................................................................................................................................19
4.4 Powering the PAS Pod and Mount in the Office ..............................................................................................................20
4.5 Configuring the PAS Pod ..................................................................................................................................................21
4.5.1 Changing Monitors Orientation .......................................................................................................................21
4.5.2 Changing the Mouse Pointer Color ..................................................................................................................24
4.5.3 Configuring Touch Monitors ............................................................................................................................25
4.5.4 Check Camera Firmware for Updates ..............................................................................................................26
4.5.5 Configuring GNSS/IMU Parameters .................................................................................................................27
4.5.6 Configuring Screen Recorder Pro .....................................................................................................................27
4.5.7 Configuring iX Flight Pro................................................................................................................................... 29
4.5.8 Checking the PAS Pod....................................................................................................................................... 29
4.5.9 Configuring Lever Arms ....................................................................................................................................29
4.6 Disconnecting the PAS Pod in the Office .........................................................................................................................30
5Installing the PAS Pod in the Aircraft ........................................................................................................................................... 31
5.1 Required Tools ................................................................................................................................................................. 31

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5.2 Installing the Trimble AV39 Antenna ...............................................................................................................................31
5.3 Securing the Interface Plate to the Aircraft .....................................................................................................................31
5.4 Securing the Mount to the Interface Plate ......................................................................................................................31
5.5 Installing the PAS Pod on the Mount ...............................................................................................................................33
5.6 Installing the Pilot Monitor ..............................................................................................................................................33
5.7 Installing the Operator Monitor.......................................................................................................................................34
5.8 Connecting a PAS Pod and Mount in the Aircraft ............................................................................................................ 34
5.8.1 Connecting PAS Pod Components....................................................................................................................34
5.8.2 Powering the PAS Pod and Mount in the Aircraft ............................................................................................34
5.9 PAS Pod Installed in Aircraft ............................................................................................................................................ 35
6Recommended Flight Operation Procedure................................................................................................................................. 37
7Post Flight Operations..................................................................................................................................................................38
8Disassembling the PAS Pod .......................................................................................................................................................... 39
9Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................................................................40
Appendix A Technical Data ........................................................................................................................................................ 41
A.1 PAS Pod Weight ............................................................................................................................................................... 41
A.2 Power Specifications........................................................................................................................................................ 41
A.2.1 Power Requirements........................................................................................................................................41
A.2.2 Power Consumption......................................................................................................................................... 41
Appendix B Declarations of Conformity ....................................................................................................................................42
B.1 PAS Pod Controller........................................................................................................................................................... 42
B.2 iXM-RS280F Camera ........................................................................................................................................................43
B.3 iXM-RS150F Camera ........................................................................................................................................................44
B.4 iXM-RS150F Achromatic Camera .....................................................................................................................................45

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1Introduction
1.1 Scope
This manual describes how to install and use the PAS Pod as follows:
•Section 2 - PAS Pod Overview
•Section 3 - Unboxing the PAS Pod
•Section 4 - PAS Pod Height Adjustment and Testing in the Office
•Section 5 - Installing the PAS Pod in the Aircraft
•Section 6 - Recommended Flight Operation Procedure
•Section 7 - Post Flight Operations
•Section 8 - Disassembling the
•Section 9 - Troubleshooting
•Appendix A - Technical Data
•Appendix B - Declarations of Conformity
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 GSM 4000 Mount
SOMAG GSM 4000 Manual
Trimble AV39 Antenna
Trimble AV39 Antenna Datasheet

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2PAS Pod Overview
Note
There are no user serviceable parts inside the PAS Pod or PAS Pod controller. All warranties are void if access panels are opened or
cables not supplied by Phase One are connected, unless specifically instructed by Phase One personnel.
There are four configurations of the PAS:
•PAS 280 - With over 20,000 pixels across, and compact size and weight, the PAS 280 provides a higher return on investment
compared to any other large-format system available on the market.
•PAS 280i - The PAS 280i, with over 20.000 RGB pixels across flight direction, is an effective large format aerial solution of the
PAS 280 combined with a 150 MP NIR camera. This ensures a higher return on investment than other large-format systems. PAS
880i is based on the PAS 280i solution, enabling a seamless upgrade to the PAS 880 or PAS 880i, ensuring a future proof and
effective investment and flexibility in service offering.
•PAS 880 - The PAS 880 provides 20,000 pixels across flight lines for the nadir and 14,000 pixels for each of the oblique cameras.
The combination of 90 mm/150 mm lenses ensures balanced ground resolution products for all cameras. The PAS 880 delivers
the highest quality and accuracy for oblique aerial imagery.
•PAS 880i - The most efficient solution for wide-area mapping and 3D city modeling. PAS 880i is a large-format nadir and oblique
aerial solution comprises four oblique RGB cameras of 150 MP and for nadir, a 280 MP RGB and a 150 MP NIR camera
integrated into a single pod to simultaneously capture photogrammetric imagery.

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2.1 Hardware
2.1.1 PAS Pod Controller
The PAS Pod Controller is the communication center, and data storage for the PAS. Based on Microsoft Windows 10, it is
responsible for controlling power and communication for all ancillary systems.
A preconfigured precision GNSS-Inertial (AP+ AV) is integrated in the PAS Pod controller.
The PAS Pod controller contains three SSD drive bay frames that contain removable trays with SATA SSDs that store the captured
images. The number of SSDs depend on the PAS Pod configuration as follows:
PAS Pod Type
SSDs
PAS Pod 280
2 x 2TB
PAS Pod 280i
3 x 2TB
PAS Pod 880
6 x 2TB
PAS Pod 880i
6 x 2TB
2.1.2 Cameras
The types and quantities of cameras depend on the PAS Pod configuration as follows:
PAS Pod Type
iMX-RS280F
iXM-RS150F RGB
iXM-RS150F Achromatic
PAS Pod 280
1 (nadir)
PAS Pod 280i
1 (nadir)
1 (nadir)
PAS Pod 880
1 (nadir)
4 (forward, right, aft, left)
PAS Pod 880i
1 (nadir)
4 (forward, right, aft, left)
1 (nadir)

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The following figure shows the orientation of the PAS Pod cameras (PAS Pod 880i configuration).
2.1.2.1 iXM-RS280F Camera
The iXM-RS280F camera is used for the nadir.
The iXM-RS280F camera head uses two BSI CMOS sensors operated through two RS90 mm Rodenstock lenses. The iXM-RS280F
camera produces a geometrically accurate 284 MP central projection image. The iXM-RS280F can capture 2 frames per second.

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2.1.2.2 iXM-RS150F Camera
The iXM-RS150F camera is equipped with a full-frame sensor (14,204 x 10,652 pixels), using 3.76-micron pixel technology that
enables high ground resolution from high flight altitudes. It provides large aerial coverage resulting in higher aerial survey
productivity.
The PAS Pod iXM-150F camera is fitted with RS150 mm lenses.
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.
2.1.2.3 iXM-RS150F Achromatic Camera
PAS 280i and PAS 880i also include an iXM-RS150F achromatic camera.
The iXM-RS150F achromatic camera provides NIR data in the spectral range of 720 nm-1000 nm.
The PAS Pod iXM-150F achromatic camera is fitted with RS50 mm lens.
Post processing this data in combination with the iXM-RS150F RGB data allows output imagery in IRG, RGBi or NDVI CIR format.

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2.1.3 SOMAG GSM 4000 Mount
The PAS Pod is mounted on a SOMAG GSM 4000 mount, a hydraulic gimbal containing four cylinders and two servo pumps.
Note
•PAS Pod 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.
•If you are providing the SOMAG GSM 4000, you also need to provide Vibration Damping Ring P/N 112300-228-02/04.
2.1.4 Applanix GNSS/IMU
The Applanix GNSS/IMU contains a precision GNSS receiver and inertial sensor components, logging capability, and interfaces for
cameras 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 PAS Pod controller. The Applanix AP+ cards can be
used with the following IMU models:
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 PAS Pod Controller software taskbar.
2.1.5 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 connected to the PAS Pod Controller via a coaxial cable supplied with the antenna.