PhaseOne PAS 280 User manual

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

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Table of Contents
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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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1. Introduction
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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