PhaseOne PAS 280 User manual

PAS 280
Operation Guide
Version: 1.0.5
Date: November 13, 2022

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Table of Contents
1Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
1.1 Scope........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Applicable Documents...................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 List of Terms and Abbreviations................................................................................................................................... 5
2System Overview.............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Hardware ................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
2.1.1 iX Controller MK4................................................................................................................................................ 7
2.1.2 iXM-RS 280F Camera Head and Lenses.................................................................................................... 7
2.1.3 SOMAG DSM 400 Stabilizer........................................................................................................................... 8
2.1.4 Applanix POS AV................................................................................................................................................ 8
2.1.5 Trimble AV39 Antenna..................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.6 System Frame ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.7 Monitor Kit ............................................................................................................................................................10
2.1.8 Variants ...................................................................................................................................................................11
2.2 Software.................................................................................................................................................................................12
2.2.1 iX Plan (12.2 or higher)..................................................................................................................................... 12
2.2.2 ix Flight (12.3 or higher)...................................................................................................................................12
2.2.3 iX Capture (3.4.5 or higher)........................................................................................................................... 12
2.2.4 Licensing................................................................................................................................................................13
2.3 Dataflow.................................................................................................................................................................................13
3Unboxing the System ....................................................................................................................................................................18
3.1 Product Identification.......................................................................................................................................................18
4System Installation and Disassembly ......................................................................................................................................19
4.1 Required Tools ....................................................................................................................................................................19
4.2 Testing the System in the Office .................................................................................................................................19
4.2.1 Connecting the System...................................................................................................................................19
4.2.2 Powering the, POS AV, iX Controller and Cameras.............................................................................19
4.2.3 Configuring the POS AV................................................................................................................................20
4.3 Installing the System in the Aircraft ..........................................................................................................................20
4.3.1 Installing the Trimble AV39 Antenna........................................................................................................20
4.3.2 Installing the Somag DSM 400 or GSM 4000 Stabilizer..................................................................20
4.3.3 Installing the System Frame on the Stabilizer ....................................................................................... 21
4.3.4 Installing the Pilot Monitor ............................................................................................................................22
4.3.5 Installing Operator Monitor...........................................................................................................................23
4.4 Electrical Structure/Cabling .........................................................................................................................................23
4.4.1 Electrical Diagrams of All Variants ............................................................................................................23
4.4.2 Connecting the System to the Aircraft Power Source......................................................................29

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4.4.3 Component Connections...............................................................................................................................29
4.5 PAS 280 System Installed in Aircraft........................................................................................................................32
4.6 Disassembling the System.............................................................................................................................................32
5Recommended Flight Operation Procedure.......................................................................................................................33
5.1 Before Flight........................................................................................................................................................................33
5.1.1 Before Power On...............................................................................................................................................33
5.1.2 After Power On..................................................................................................................................................33
5.2 In Flight..................................................................................................................................................................................36
5.2.1 Check Images .....................................................................................................................................................36
5.2.2 Line Procedure...................................................................................................................................................36
5.2.3 End of Mission ....................................................................................................................................................36
5.3 After Landing ......................................................................................................................................................................36
5.4 Post Flight ............................................................................................................................................................................37
6Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................................................................................38
7Technical Data .................................................................................................................................................................................39
7.1 System Weight...................................................................................................................................................................39
7.2 Power Consumption ........................................................................................................................................................39
Appendix A Declarations of Conformity ................................................................................................................................ 40
A.1 iX Controller MK4 ...............................................................................................................................................................41
A.2 iXM-RS 280F Camera......................................................................................................................................................42
A.3 iXM-RS 150F Achromatic Camera ..............................................................................................................................43
A.4 POS AV V6.......................................................................................................................................................................... 44

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1Introduction
1.1 Scope
This manual describes how to install and use the PAS 280 aerial system as follows:
•Section 2 - System Overview
•Section 3 - Unboxing the System
•Section 4 - System Installation and Disassembly
•Section 5 - Recommended Flight Operation Procedure
•Section 6 - Troubleshooting
•Section 7 - Technical Data
•Appendix A - Declarations of Conformity
1.2 Applicable Documents
Item
Manual
Somag DSM 400 Stabilizer
SOMAG DSM 400 Manual (111740-901-08/XX)
Somag GSM 4000
Stabilizer
SOMAG GSM 4000 Manual (112300-901-08/XX)
Applanix POS AV
POS AV V6 Installation and Operation Manual (PUBS-MAN-004809)
Trimble AV39 Antenna
Trimble AV39 Antenna Datasheet
Phase One iX Plan
iX Plan Software for Planning Photogrammetric Flights
Phase One iX Flight
iX Flight User Guide
Phase One iX Capture
iX Capture User Guide
1.3 List of Terms and Abbreviations
Term/Abbreviation
Description
POS AV
Position and Orientation System for Airborne Vehicles (Applanix)
PCS
POS Computer System (Applanix)
IMU
Inertial Measurement Unit
GNSS
Global Navigation Satellite System

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2System Overview
The PAS 280 is a large format, photogrammetric, large area coverage system, with a central projection
resolution of 20,150 x 14,118 pixels using the latest BSI CMOS sensors.
Figure 1.iMX-RS 280F Assembled System

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2.1 Hardware
2.1.1 iX Controller MK4
The iX Controller is the communication center, and 1 TB data storage for the PAS. The Microsoft
Windows 10-based system is responsible for controlling power, and communication for all ancillary systems.
The storage solution consists of 2 x 500 GB SATA SSDs.
Figure 2.iX Controller Mk4
2.1.2 iXM-RS 280F Camera Head and Lenses
The iXM-RS 280F camera head uses two BSI CMOS sensors operated through two 90mm Rodenstock
lenses. The iXM-RS 280F camera produces a geometrically accurate 284 MP central projection image. The
iXM-RS 280F can capture 2 frames per second.
Figure 3. iXM-RS 280F Camera

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2.1.3 SOMAG DSM 400 Stabilizer
The SOMAG 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.
SOMAG DSM 400 Stabilizer is an electromechanical gimbal system.
Figure 4.SOMAG DSM 400 Stabilizer
2.1.4 Applanix POS AV
The Applanix Position and Orientation System for Airborne Vehicles (POS AV) provides navigation and
orientation data for geocoding and georectifying airborne sensor information.
Data such as geographic position (latitude, longitude and attitude), velocity, acceleration, angular rate,
orientation (roll and pitch), heading and performance metrics are available in real-time and through post-
processing.
The POS AV System is comprised of:
•POS Computer System (PCS)
•Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)
•PCS-IMU cable (Applanix P/N 10005248-5) supplied with IMU.
For information on Applanix POS AV models supported, see Section 2.1.8.3 - Applanix POS AV Models.
Figure 5.Applanix POS AV and IMU

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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 powered by the POS AV via a coaxial cable supplied with
the antenna.
Figure 6.Trimble AV39Antenna
2.1.6 System Frame
The system frame enables mounting of the cameras and iX Controller. The frame legs allow placing the
system frame on a maintenance bench while maintaining sufficient clearance for the camera lenses.
Figure 7.System Frame

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2.1.7 Monitor Kit
The monitor kit allows full control and flight feedback of the entire system, without any additional interface
devices attached. 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, ensuring that the pilot has all required
information to conduct a successful survey mission. The touch screen allows the pilot to perform several
quick-access operations in iX Flight (zoom, ± line number).
Figure 8.Pilot Monitor
2.1.7.2 Operator Monitor
The 15.6” operator monitor provides all required information from iX Flight and iX Capture, ensuring the
operator can control all aspects of the flight, including, run selection, camera control, and data management
using the touch screen.
Figure 9. Operator Monitor

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2.1.8 Variants
The PAS 280 aerial system can support different configurations as described below.
2.1.8.1 iXM-RS 150F Achromatic 50mm RS Camera
In addition to the iXM-RS 280F camera, you can also install the iXM-RS 150F achromatic camera to provide
NIR data in the spectral range of 720nm-1000nm.
The iXM-RS 150F achromatic camera is filtered at 720nm to provide NIR data in the spectral range of
720nm-1000nm. Post processing this data in combination with the iXM-RS 280F RGB data allows output
imagery in IRG, RGBi or NDVI CIR format at a pan sharpened ration of 1:1.8.
Figure 10.iMX-RS 150F Camera
2.1.8.2 SOMAG GSM 4000 Stabilizer
You may install the System Frame into a GSM 4000 stabilizer (76013500) instead of the regular DSM 400
stabilizer.
The SOMAG GSM 4000 Stabilizer is a hydraulic gimbal system containing four cylinders and two servo
pumps.
Note
•The SOMAG GSM 4000 stabilizer requires installation of an adapter plate that is ordered
separately (111721-060-03/01).
•When using the SOMAG GSM 4000, use the POS AV to GSM 4000 stabilizer com cable
(P/N 75088000) instead of the POS AV to iX Controller and DSM 400 stabilizer com
cable (P/N 75014000).
Figure 11.SOMAG GSM4000 Stabilizer

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2.1.8.3 Applanix POS AV Models
The following Applanix POS AV models are supported for operation with PAS 280:
•POS AV 310
•POS AV 510M
•POS AV 610
Externally, all models are identical. The difference between the models is the level of positioning accuracy.
Note
For detailed information on the differences between the above Applanix models, refer to the
datasheet for each model available at www.applanix.com
2.2 Software
2.2.1 iX Plan (12.2 or higher)
With its intuitive GUI and multiple control functions, iX Plan allows you to easily generate flight plans. It
enables fast import of digital terrain models (DTM), base maps, project shapes and ground control points,
and includes a database of Phase One sensors.
iX Plan allows you to design effective flight plans. It automatically calculates flight lines and trigger points
based on sensor parameters, project parameters, and mapped terrain height. You can easily place flight
lines, edit existing ones and enable automatic planning.
iX Plan shows existing ground control points and supports the identification and positioning of new ones.
iX Plan can be installed on any PC running Windows 8.1 or higher.
Note
The iX Plan license USB dongle supplied with the PAS 280 aerial system must be inserted in
the PC running iX Plan.
2.2.2 ix Flight (12.3 or higher)
iX Flight 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. In the PAS 280 system, iX Flight is pre-installed on iX Controller.
For detailed information on using iX Flight, see the iX Flight User Guide provided with your PAS 280 aerial
system.
2.2.3 iX Capture (3.4.5 or higher)
iX Capture is a professional capture and RAW converter software that provides full control over the
cameras installed on the PAS 280 aerial system. It enables the operator to easily monitor and control every
aspect of aerial digital data acquisition using the operator monitor.
iX Capture enables you to capture, monitor, and process images in a fast, flexible, and efficient workflow.
When the optional iXM-RS 150F achromatic camera with a NIR filter is also installed, iX Capture also
generates 3 and 4 band CIR and NDVI TIFF files from files captured by both cameras (RGB and NIR). iX
Capture is pre-installed on iX Controller.
For detailed information on installing iX Capture on another PC and using iX Capture, see the iX Capture
User Guide provided with your PAS 280 aerial system.

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2.2.4 Licensing
Software licensing is enabled as follows:
•iX Plan - software license is enabled through the USB dongle.
•iX Flight - software licenses are preinstalled on the controller.
•iX Capture - license is free.
2.3 Dataflow
Figure 12 and Table 1 details the dataflow for a PAS 280 system with a DSM 400 stabilizer. For detailed
connection instructions, see Section 4.4 - Electrical Structure/Cabling.

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Figure 12.Dataflow for PAS 280 System with DSM 400 Stabilizer
Note
See Table 1 for explanation of signals.

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Table 1.Dataflow for PAS 280 System with DSM 400 Stabilizer
Sequence
in Figure
12
Signal/Data
From
To
Protocol
Description
1
NMEA or
Applanix
GSOF
Applanix
POS AV
iX
Controller
NMEA or
GSOF
over
TCP/IP
Applanix POS AV sends NMEA data
required by iX Flight to calculate
aircraft position and flight director.
2
Camera
trigger
iX Flight
Camera
Analog
I/O
discrete
iX Flight (in iX Controller) calculates
when to take a picture (based on
NMEA/GSOF data received from
Applanix POS AV) and issues a
trigger.
3
MEP (Mid
Exposure
Pulse)
Camera
Applanix
POS AV
Discrete
Camera sends an event input to the
POS AV when the picture is taken.
4
Event data
Applanix
POS AV
Camera
RS-232
POS AV sends event metadata to
camera for image metadata.
A
(ongoing)
Start/Stop
pass
iX Flight
SOMAG
DSM 400
stabilizer
RS-232
•iX Flight (in iX Controller) sends
angle data to SOMAG DSM 400
stabilizer for stabilization.
•iX Flight (in iX Controller)
calculates Start of Line and before
reached, sends "Stab" command to
SOMAG DSM 400 stabilizer.
•iX Flight (in iX Controller)
calculates End of Line and after
reached, sends "Manual" command
to SOMAG DSM 400 stabilizer.
B
(ongoing)
GIM01
SOMAG
DSM 400
stabilizer
Applanix
POS AV
RS-232
SOMAG DSM 400 stabilizer platform
sends GIM01 message with platform
angles to the POS AV for registration
in T04 files.
C
(ongoing)
Images
Camera
iX
Controller
USB
Images taken by camera transferred
to iX Controller SSD.
D
(ongoing)
Internal
IX Flight
IX Capture
Internal
TCP/IP
iX Flight sends line number and image
in the line number to iX Capture for
tagging image filenames.
Figure 13 and Table 2 details the dataflow for a PAS 280 system with a GSM 4000 stabilizer.

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Figure 13.Dataflow for PAS 280 with GSM 4000 Stabilizer
Note
See Table 2 for explanation of signals.

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Table 2.Dataflow for PAS 280 with GSM 4000 Stabilizer
Sequence
in Figure
13.
Signal/Data
From
To
Protocol
Description
1
NMEA or
Applanix
GSOF
Applanix
POS AV
iX
Controller
NMEA or
GSOF
over
TCP/IP
Applanix POS AV sends NMEA data
required by iX Flight to calculate
aircraft position and flight director
2
Camera
trigger
iX Flight
Camera
Analog
I/O
discrete
iX Flight (in iX Controller) calculates
when to take a picture (based on
NMEA/GSOF data received from
Applanix POS AV) and issues a
trigger.
3
MEP (Mid
Exposure
Pulse)
Camera
Applanix
POS AV
Discrete
Camera sends an event input to the
POS AV when the picture is taken.
4
Event data
Applanix
POS AV
Camera
RS-232
POS AV sends event metadata to
camera for image metadata
A
(ongoing)
Start/Stop
pass
iX Flight
Applanix
POS AV
RS-232
•iX Flight (in iX Controller)
calculates Start of Line and
before reached, sends "Stab"
command to Applanix POS AV
(for transfer to SOMAG DSM 400
stabilizer).
•iX Flight (in iX Controller)
calculates End of Line and after
reached, sends "Man" command
to Applanix POS AV (for transfer
to SOMAG DSM 400 stabilizer).
B
(ongoing)
During the
pass
Applanix
POS AV
SOMAG
GSM 4000
stabilizer
RS-232
•Applanix POS AV sends angle
data to SOMAG GSM 4000
stabilizer for stabilization.
•Applanix POS AV sends "Stab"
command (from iX Flight) to
SOMAG GSM 4000 stabilizer.
•Applanix POS AV sends "Man"
command (from iX Flight) to
SOMAG GSM 4000 stabilizer.
C
(ongoing)
GIM01
SOMAG
GSM
4000
stabilizer
Applanix
POS AV
RS-232
SOMAG DSM 400 stabilizer platform
sends GIM01 message with platform
angles to the POS AV for registration
in T04 files.
D
(ongoing)
Images
Camera
iX
Controller
USB
Images taken by camera transferred
to iX Controller SSD.
E
(ongoing)
Internal
iX Flight
iX Capture
TCP/IP
iX Flight sends line number and
image in the line number to iX
Capture for tagging image filenames.

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3Unboxing the System
Verify that all parts were supplied according to the specific packing list for your system.
3.1 Product Identification
To enable support for your system, you must identify and record the model and serial numbers for each of
the following components:
•Cameras: the model number and serial number is located on two labels in the middle section joining both
cameras.
•Stabilizer: model number and serial number is located on a label on the stabilizer.
•Applanix POS AV: model number and serial number is located on a label on the unit.

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4System Installation and Disassembly
4.1 Required Tools
The following tools are required to install the system in the aircraft:
•Allen keys set.
•Torx keys set.
•Screwdriver, Hexagon 2 mm.
•Screwdriver, Hexagon 1.3 mm.
•Standard tools.
•Lens Cleaning Kit.
•Microfiber Cloth, Grey.
4.2 Testing the System in the Office
Before installing the system into the aircraft, you must test the system on a bench and check all
configurations and communications. The system is delivered pre-configured and cabled ready for
installation, but you must confirm the configuration before flight. For testing the system on the bench, use
the provided AC adapter for powering the system and ancillary components (except the SOMAG stabilizer).
4.2.1 Connecting the System
Note
•When placing the system down onto the table, make sure that the area is clear of debris
to avoid damaging the lens systems. The legs provide ample clearance between the
lenses and the surface, but any objects underneath the system, including loose cables,
could impact the lenses.
•Make sure you place the system on a secure system capable of withstanding the system
weight.
To connect thesystem:
1. Connect all system components as shown in Figure 14 (power and communication connections for main
system components) and Figure 18 (power and communication connections for the pilot and operator
monitors).
2. Place the antenna outside an open window in full view of the sky.
4.2.2 Powering the, POS AV, iX Controller and Cameras
To power connect thesystem:
1. Connect the AC adapter to a suitable power outlet (28 VDC, 10 A max), then connect the adapter power
cable to the iX Controller 28 VDC socket.
2. On the iX Controller, push the CONTROLLER circuit breaker and confirm that the green LED comes on.
Wait 10 seconds.
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Note
•The
CONTROLLER
circuit breaker provides power to the iX Controller motherboard and
is independent of the
CAMERA
circuit breaker.
•The
CAMERA
circuit breaker provides distribution power from the 6 LEMO power
outputs and is independent of the
CONTROLLER
circuit breaker.
Once the PC has booted up, you will see the Windows 10 Desktop on both the operator and pilot monitors.
The pilot monitor is an extension of the Windows desktop displayed on the operator monitor.
4.2.3 Configuring the POS AV
1. Configure the POS AV as described in the POS AV V6 Installation and Operation Manual.
4.3 Installing the System in the Aircraft
4.3.1 Installing the Trimble AV39 Antenna
Note
For antenna installation instructions, refer to the Trimble AV39 Antenna Datasheet.
1. Install the Trimble AV39 Antenna on the aircraft roof.
2. Lead the antenna cable to the antenna connector in the aircraft cabin.
4.3.2 Installing the Somag DSM 400 or GSM 4000 Stabilizer
Note
•For complete installation instructions and user care for the DSM 400, refer to the SOMAG
DSM 400 Manual.
•For complete installation instructions and user care for the GSM 4000, refer to the
SOMAG GSM 4000 Manual.
•Use of an approved interface plate is recommended.
To install the stabilizer:
1. Make sure that the installation area is free from
obstruction by objects.