IDS GeoRadar Hydra Series User manual

MNG/2017/009

Rev 1.1

HYDRA

User manual

INDEX 
 
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INDEX 
INTRODUCTION.....................................................................4 
1 Purpose.................................................................................4 
2 Application field....................................................................4 
3 Authorization for use –national restriction .........................4 
ABOUT THE MANUAL............................................................5 
1 Manual layout.......................................................................5 
2 Symbols.................................................................................5 
3 Glossary and acronyms.........................................................5 
3.1 Acronyms ..............................................................5
4 Reference..............................................................................5 
SAFETY DIRECTIONS..............................................................6 
1 Description............................................................................6 
2 Definition of Use...................................................................6 
3 Reasonably Foreseeable Misuse...........................................6 
4 Limits of Use..........................................................................6 
5 Responsibilities .....................................................................6 
6 Hazards of Use......................................................................7 
GENERAL DESCRIPTION.......................................................12 
1 System Configurations........................................................12 
2 System Features..................................................................13 
3 System Composition ...........................................................14 
SYSTEM BREAKDOWN.........................................................15 
1 HYDRA Radar Sensor...........................................................15 
2 Antennas.............................................................................17 
3 Positioning Unit...................................................................18 
4 Tripod..................................................................................21 
5 Power Supply Unit...............................................................22 
6 Tablet ..................................................................................24 
7 Camera................................................................................25 
8 Laser....................................................................................26 
9 Cables..................................................................................27 
10 Siren Alarm..........................................................................31 
11 Spotlight..............................................................................32 
HOW TO INSTALL AN HYDRA-U SYSTEM.............................33 
1 Preliminary operations........................................................33 
1.1 Choose the Installation Site ......................................................... 33 
2 HYDRA installation ..............................................................35 
DISMANTLING AN HYDRA SYSTEM .....................................42 
1 Dismantling the measurement site.....................................42 
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING..........................43 
1 Maintenance.......................................................................43 
2 Troubleshooting..................................................................43 
IDS GEORADAR ON-LINE ASSISTANCE.................................44 
1 Download Area ...................................................................44 
2 Screen Connect Support Center Remote Assistance..........44 

INDEX

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9.2.1 HOW TO USE THE SCREEN CONNECT SERVICE ...............44

10 APPENDIX A –SYSTEM PACKAGING....................................46

APPENDIX B - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF HYDRA.................................48

APPENDIX C - DISCLAIMER............................................................................49

APPENDIX D –WARRANTY CONDITIONS......................................................51

APPENDIX E - RADIO-FREQUENCY EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE .......................53

APPENDIX F - CONTACTS ..............................................................................54

INTRODUCTION

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1INTRODUCTION

This document describes the HYDRA system (Hyper Definition Radar), and

particularly refers to the concepts the user should learn before initiating

the utilization of this device. Therefore we recommend reading the entire

document before starting the system.

1.1 Purpose

Reading this document will provide all the necessary knowledge to install

and maintain the HYDRA system. It particularly presents a step by step

procedure to install the system, information for a safe use of the system

and instructions for its general maintenance.

1.2 Application field

This document applies to the installation of the HYDRA system in all its

configurations:

•Hydra G HP for monitoring of Quarries, Open pit mines, Landslides

and Cut-slopes;

•Hydra G LP for Building monitoring;

•Hydra U for monitoring of Tunnels and Underground mines.

1.3 Authorization for use –national restriction

The use of HYDRA system is subject to authorization by the Competent

Ministry of the country where the system will be used.

For more details with reference to the restriction, please refer to the

following website:

https://www.efis.dk/views2/search-general.jsp

1.4 CE Marking

This equipment is in compliance with the

essential requirements and other relevant

provisions of Directive 2014/53/UE.

The full Declaration of its Conformity can be

found either on the CD or a separate

document included with this product.

This is a Class A product. In a domestic

environment it may cause radio interference.

If so, the user may need to take adequate

measures.

ABOUT THE MANUAL

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2ABOUT THE MANUAL

2.1 Manual layout

This manual is composed of several parts. After an Introduction, the first

part describes the device and its components, with the explanation of the

main features.

The second part shows the procedure to install the device and how to

configure it correctly (Assembly Procedure).

Eventually, the maintenance plan and additional information are illustrated.

2.2 Symbols

Warning information

Note information

Tip information

2.3 Glossary and acronyms

2.3.1 Acronyms

DEM Digital Elevation Model

HYDRA HYper Definition RAdar

RADAR Radio Detection And Ranging

FMCW Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave

PSU Power Supply Unit

PoE Power-over-Ethernet

HP High Power

LP Low Power

IR Infra Red

PTU Pan-Tilt Unit

USB Universal Serial Bus

AC Alternate Current

2.4 Reference

The applicable versions of the following documents are the one officially

released at the time of the emission of the present document.

[BD1] MNG/2017/010 –IBIS Guardian 3.5 –User Manual

[BD2] MNG/2017/015 –Hydra Controller - User Manual

[BD3] MNG/2017/014 –Surf Scan 1.2 –User Manual

SAFETY DIRECTIONS

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3SAFETY DIRECTIONS

3.1 Description

The following directions enable the person responsible for the product, and

the person who actually uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid

operational hazards.

The person responsible for the product must ensure that all users

understand these directions and adhere to them.

3.2 Definition of Use

The intended use is the monitoring, with early warning capabilities, of

movement on:

•Tunnel Walls.

•Buildings.

•Open Pit Mines.

•Landslides.

•Dams.

•Cut Slopes.

3.3 Reasonably Foreseeable Misuse

•Use of the product without instruction.

•Use outside of the intended use and limits.

•Disabling safety systems.

•Removal of hazard notices.

•Opening the product using tools, for example screwdriver,

unless this is permitted for certain functions.

•Modification or conversion of the product.

•Use after misappropriation.

•Use of products with obvious damages or defects.

•Use with accessories from other manufacturers without the

prior explicit approval of IDS GeoRadar s.r.l.

•Inadequate safeguards at the working site.

3.4 Limits of Use

DANGER: Local safety authorities and safety experts must be

contacted before working in hazardous areas, or close to

electrical installations or similar situations by the person in

charge of the product.

Environment: Suitable for use in an atmosphere appropriate for permanent

human habitation. Not suitable for use in aggressive or explosive

environments.

3.5 Responsibilities

Manufacturer of the product - IDS GeoRadar s.r.l is responsible for

supplying the product, including the user manual and original accessories,

in a safe condition.

Person responsible for the product - the person responsible for the

product has the following duties:

to understand the safety instructions on the product and the instructions in

the user manual;

to ensure that it is used in accordance with the instructions;

to be familiar with local regulations relating to safety and accident

prevention;

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to inform IDS GeoRadar s.r.l. immediately if the product and the

application becomes unsafe;

to ensure that the national laws, regulations and conditions for the

operation of electromagnetics transmitters are respected.

3.6 Hazards of Use

DANGER: Because of the risk of electrocution, it is dangerous

to use poles and extensions in the vicinity of electrical

installations such as power cables or electrical railways.

Precautions:

Keep at a safe distance from electrical installations. If it is

essential to work in this environment, first contact the safety

authorities responsible for the electrical installations and

follow their instructions.

WARNING: Watch out for erroneous measurement results if

the product has been dropped or has been misused,

modified, stored for long periods or transported.

Precautions:

Periodically carry out test measurements, particularly after

the product has been subjected to abnormal use and before

and after of important measurements.

WARNING:

Precautions:

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WARNING: Moving parts. Be aware of the risk of collision

with the Acquisition Unit during its movement.

Precautions:

Do not stand inside the Area of Operation (Fig. 2) during the

functioning of the system.

Unit to immediately stop the

movement in case of hazard (Fig. 1).

Fig. 1 –Emergency stop button

WARNING: Infrared laser radiation (class 1M): the laser

radiation is safe to look with the unaided eye but must not be

viewed using binoculars or other optical devices at a distance

of less than 15 m.

Precautions:

Do not use optical devices inside the Area of Operation (Fig. 2)

during the functioning of the system.

DANGER: HYDRA emits non-ionizing radiations that can cause

interference with implanted electrical or ferromagnetic devices

(such as a pacemaker).

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Fig. 2 –Area of Operation

WARNING: If the product is used with accessories, for

example the Spotlight, you may increase the risk of being

struck by lightning.

Precautions:

Do not use the product in a thunderstorm.

WARNING: Inadequate securing of the working site can lead

to dangerous situations, for example in traffic, on building

sites, and at industrial installations.

Precautions:

Always ensure that the working site is adequately secured.

Adhere to the regulations governing safety and accident

prevention and road traffic.

WARNING: During dynamic applications, for example

stakeout procedures there is a danger of accidents occurring

if the user does not pay attention to the environmental

conditions around, for example obstacles, excavations or

traffic.

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WARNING: Only IDS GeoRadar authorized technical service

are entitled to repair these product.

WARNING: High mechanical stress, high ambient

temperatures or immersion into fluids can cause leakage, fire

or explosions of the batteries.

Precautions:

Protect the batteries from mechanical influences and high

ambient temperatures. Do not drop or immerse batteries

into fluids

DANGER: The use of the system in explosive environments

such as gassy mines is strictly forbidden. The non-ionizing

radiations can interfere with devices such as detonators and

cause explosions.

WARNING: If the product is improperly disposed of, the

following can happen:

• If polymer parts are burnt, poisonous gases are produced

which may impair health.

• If batteries are damaged or are heated strongly, they can

explode and cause poisoning, burning, corrosion or

environmental contamination.

• By disposing of the product irresponsibly you may enable

unauthorized persons to use it in contravention of the

regulations, exposing themselves and third parties to the risk

of severe injury and rendering the environment liable to

contamination.

WARNING: During the maintenance of the system always

switch off the system and disconnect it from the power

source.

WARNING: Always perform the maintenance and regulation

of the system with steady Acquisition Unit. Performing these

operations with the system moving can cause hazards.

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