Portable Ground Control Station
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1. and external power voltage is below 10 Volts the system shuts down automatically to prevent battery damage Figure 2 shows schematic drawing of the power distribution system in the GCS External power and batteries are connected to the power source selector which provides power to the Laptop LCD display and to two auxiliary power outputs located in MEC Each power source and output is fused to protect the system from short circuit and overload fuses are marked with blocks numbered from F1 to F7 The external power input has additional overvoltage protection and reverse polarity protection F3 LCD Power Source Selector asia F2 DC OUT 1 Battery 1 F1 DC OUT 2 Battery 2 F4 Laptop Figure 2 Power distribution diagramofModular Electronics Compartment 3 2 The modular electronics compartment The modular electronics compartment MEC shown in Figure 3 allows installing the application specific hardwareinside the GCS Using theM4 mounting grid and included standard mounting kit most hardware devices can be quickly installed in MEC Circuit boards can be installed directly on the base of the electronics compartment using standoffs The MEC is protected by a removable lid shown in Figure 4 Once the user specific devices are installed in MEC the lid is closed and remains closed unless modification to the internal device configuration is required The lid has an additional configurable connection panel as shown in Figure 4 This connection panel is2. groups of electrical connections in the GCS Figure 5 Group 1 is intended for external device connectionand features one serial RS 232 port one microphone in one Audio out and one USB One VGA input for the 17 display can be optionally installedin the GCS This option allows users to switch between the VGA input and the Panasonic Toughbook Group 2 is located inside the MEC and is used for connecting application specific hardware to the GCS Group 2features one USB one serial RS 232 one Ethernet one Composite Video Video In 1 and two power outputs Please note that for capturing composite video on the Panasonic CF 31 the IMPERX VCE PRO capture device is needed An optional Composite Video Video In 2 can be factory installed to provide direct connection to the 17 display The overview of Group 1 and Group 2 connectors is given in Figure 6 Additional two USB ports and one Ethernet are accessible in Toughbookitself these connections are marked as Group 3 VGA IN Optional in Figure 5 er a a I Group3 I I Group 1 EXTERNAL USB4 lt gt Toughbook 17 LCD gt USB I USB 5 RS 232 Com 2 I I Microphone in Audio Out Group 2 MEC USB 1 Ethernet 2 VGA switch VCE PRO Optional Capture Docking station Ethernet 1 RS 232 Com 1 Video In 1 Video In 2 r I I I I I I I I USB 3 Figure 5 Communication diagram IMPERX VCE PRO capture device is needed Video i
3. power supply When switch is OFF theToughbookispoweredfrom its internal battery VGA Optional VGA source selection for the 17 display When PC is selected the display is connected directly to Toughbook s VGA and acts as extended display When EXT is selected the display is connected to the external VGA source 12 FACTORY 4 1 Electronics installation in MEC The MEC lid can be opened by removingfour screws as shown in Figure 1 Application specific electronicscan be installed 4 GCSsetup into the modular electronics compartment using M4 mounting grid and included standard mounting kit Mounting kit includes 6 mounting brackets 1 meter of 20mm Nylon webbing and 12 plastic slides Place electronics in the MEC and attach it with the Nylon webbing to the mounting brackets Use supplied M4 screws to attach mounting brackets to the MEC mounting grid MEC has a suite of connections dedicated for application specific electronics please refer to section 3 4 The example of application specific electronics installation is shown in Figure 10 and Figure 11 Figure 10 shows Procerus Technologies Kestrel autopilot 2 communication module installation The module is connected to the DC OUT 1 power output which provides 12 V supply The autopilot communication module uses ANT 1 pass through connection for antenna and COM 1 for serial connection to Toughbook Figure 11 shows typical Kestrel autopilot communication mo
4. FACTORY Portable Ground Control Station A Universal Off the Shelf Solution User manual V 1 1 Contents SVS EOI A 3 2 Pedali 5 lt P RETE EA 6 3 1 Power distribution Systeri sisara 6 3 2 The modular electronics esse d 6 3 3 CONNECHONS li 9 3 4 SITE 9105 Se ID I OT FCR E EEA 12 di GSS 13 4 1 Electronics Installation MEC 13 4 2 BT IS tall l l i nia 14 4 3 BORA 15 4 4 EXT ie TPI PTT 15 4 5 FIQUERPOOKINSI Acta 16 4 6 OPS e 17 5 OST UO fioriti a E a i 18 5 1 Power Status DE iii 18 5 2 NS 19 5 3 17 NC ADY OO race scceegestetes ster E E E 20 TODS OEM iii nen A O tt 22 I CORNA tai oriana cai riapre niet nn 23 D 8 dye mual verion aoe genre Sar ee re eee ee 23 5 eccoci io 23 FACTORY 1 System overview Thank you for purchasing UAV Factory s portable ground control station UAV Factory s off the shelf portable Ground Control Station GCS is a flexible and universal solution for controlling unmanned vehicles and payloads The general overview of the GCS is given in Figure 1 The GCS can be configured to control unmanned aircraft vehicles UAV ground robots bomb disposal robots remotely operated vehicles ROV and other robotic devices The GCS can also be configured to control and monitor other measurement and sensing equipment Based on Panasonic s field proven CF 31 Toughbook 1 the GCS has additional 17 sunlight readable touch screen display advanced power distribution system with hot swappable dual batteries
5. Press OSD menu once more to enter into the sub page and select the necessary signal source by navigation buttons In case of using 20 FACTORY Toughbook VGA output or external VGA optional select VGA source In case of using composite video source Video input 2 select AV source Press OSD menu to save changes and exit from the sub page SOURCE TIMING S VIDEO YPbPr Exit Figure 22 Signal source sub page The color adjustment should be done when Toughtbook is connected for the first time to the LCD Press OSD menu and navigate to the color settings as shown in Figure 23 Select the automatic color adjustment i and press OSD menu button Make sure that Toughbook is connected to the LCD and PC switch is on before using the color auto adjust This function will improve image quality but some minor flickering can be still observed on the 17 display while Toughbook is charging the internal battery This is common issue for the external display connection through the docking station via the VGA High charging current goes through the same docking connector as VGA signal SOURCE TIMING Figure 23 Color settings sub page 21 artt FACTORY 6 Troubleshooting Problem Possible reason Solution GCS is connected to external power Not enough voltage Connect batteries or appropriate power supply but doesn t work supplyinthe 10 32 VDC range External power fuse is blown Check fuse F1 R
6. and status monitoring features The GCS is housed in a military grade rugged lightweight case which makes it ideal for use in harsh environments Panasonic Toughbook CF 31 is not included with the GCS and needs to be purchased separately from your local supplier No Component Name 1 Ground Station case 2 Foldable stand EN 2 EN _3 Panasonic CF 31 Toughbook 1 4 Docking station 8 Power status display 1 THP Beger TT 8 lenne pass through 9 MEC protection tid 10 Configurable connection panel 1 11 Corduraaccessoriesbag 1 12 Stand Clamp 2 13 Mounting bracket ia ia a 15 Washer ALE 43ADINI25 6 _16 Countersunk Alen Screw M4x8 DINT991 4 Figure 1 Portable ground control station system overview 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 2 3 4 6 rd 2 Specifications FACTORY Dimensions Weight excl Panasonic Toughbook CF 31 Environmental protection Operating temperature Electronics compartment dimensions Mounting base Accessory bag internal dimensions Case features Computer mounting type 1000 x 420 x 17 0 mm 18 9 kg IP66 when closed 20 to 70 C if equipped with wide temperature display 320 x 270 x 80 mm M4 threaded mounting grid 45 mm pitch aluminum mount kit included 220 x 160 x 70 mm Rugged plastic case side handles carry handle wheels pressure purge valve shoulder strap optional Docking DC input Battery type Battery Capacity Batter
7. dule installation with Rotoconcept s digital video receiver 3 In this configuration video receiver uses ANT 1 and ANT 2 pass through coaxial cables DC OUT 2 power source and Ethernet connection for communication with Toughbook The Procerus autopilot module is powered from DC OUT 1 and connected to COM1 serial Antenna connectorislocated on the configurable panel on the top of the MEC protection lid hal o i La Figure 10 Example of hardware mounting inside MEC using adjustable aluminum mounts 13 Rotocc Rotocon t wero ee 320400 Figure 11 Example of hardware installation in MEC for an unmanned aircraft vehicle 4 2 Battery installation Ground control station uses two COTS Lithium lon MAKITA BL1830 batteries Figure 12 Use only original 18V BL1830 MAKITA batteries 4 To remove the battery push the release button as shown in Figure 12 and pull the battery cartridge away from the mount Thebatterycartridgesand external power supply can beremoved or connected any time during normal operation the power system automatically controls power source selection The external power is a priority source Figure 12 Battery installation 14 FACTORY 4 3 Battery charger GCS comes with the standard MAKITA charger Figure 13 for the BL1830 batteries Charging time for one battery is approximately 30 minutes Both 240 VAC and 110 VACcharger versions are available The 12V DC charger version can be purchased
8. eplace if necessary Batteries are connected but GCS Both batteries are empty Replace batteries doesn t work Battery fuses are blown Check fuses F2 and F3 Replace if necessary 17 display doesn t work LCD display fuse is blown Check fuse F7 Replace if necessary LCD was switched off on the Turn on LCD using power button on the 17 display shows No signal No power output to the Toughbook Fuse is blown Check fuse F4 Replace if necessary when switch PC is on 22 FACTORY 7 Contacts Please use the following information to contact UAV Factory UAVFACTORY LTD 24A 52 Ganibu Dambis Riga Latvia LV1105 Tel 371 29119398 Email info uavfactory com 8 User manual version history Version Comments Updates Date Author 1 0 First manual version for Portable Control 03 06 2012 AG Station 1 1 Added note regarding the 17 display and 07 23 2012 AG VGAsetup 9 References 1 Panasonic Online http www panasonic com business toughbook fully rugged laptop toughbook 31 asp 2 Procerus Technologies Online http www procerus com index php 3 Rotoconcept Robotics Online http www rotoconcept com 4 Makita BL1830 Online http www makita com au products Ixt lithium ion item lithium ion bl1830 18v li ion battery Prodid 23
9. er status display shows the GCS power status as shown in Figure 18 The following parameters are displayed on the power status display the total system power internal temperature external power voltage and battery voltage If system is running on batteries the display shows arrow above the appropriate battery symbol as shown in Figure 18 Power status symbol description is given in Table 3 Figure 18 Power status display Table 3 Power status symbol description Label Description Internal board temperature in Celsius External power voltage Displays LOW when voltage is below 10 Volts Battery 1 status Upper value shows battery voltage Lower value shows remaining battery capacity Battery 2 status Upper value shows battery voltage Lower value shows remaining battery capacity 18 FACTORY 5 2 VGA setup In order to configure the Toughbook connection to the 17 LCD navigate to Screen Resolution window as shown in Figure 19 for Windows 7 Make sure that Toughbook is docked and 17 LCD is switched on as well as VGA switch optional is in PC position Set 1280 x 1024 resolution for second display and select Extend these displays in the multiple display bar Click Ok to save changes SA oe Search Con D Display 2 Display device on VGA Resolution 1280 1024 recommended Orientation Landscape Multiple displays Extend these displays E Make this my main display Ad
10. nput connected directly to the 17 display optional Ne Component Name Ca audio ga eps oo 8 lethemet aeaa SS Figure 6 Group 1 and Group 2 connectors overview 10 lodbdbort FACTORY External power connector is the XLR type connector which is located in the top right corner of the MEC Figure 6 The external connector pinout is given in Figure 7 Modular electronics compartment provides two power outputs for application specific electronics marked as DC OUT 1 and DC OUT 2 as shown in Figure 6 Each output provides up to 50 W of continuous power for internal electronics Figure 8 shows power output socket polarity diagram Figure 7 External power socket pinout GND VCC Figure 8 Power output socket polarity diagram 11 TD FACTORY 3 4 Switch description The ground control station has five switches on the control panel as shown in Figure 9 Each switch is labeled and has two positions ON and OFF respectively Switch descriptions are given in Table 2 Additional switch is factory installed on the control panel if optional VGA input is integrated in the GCS Figure 9 Control panel Table 2 Switch description Switch name Description Main power switch Turns on the GCS Turns on the 17 LCDdisplay Turns on power supply DC output 1 in MEC DC OUT 2 Turns on power supply DC output 2 in MEC PC When switch is ON theToughbook is powered from the GCS s
11. separately Figure 13 MAKITA battery charge 4 4 External power connection GCS comes with the AC DC adapter Figure 14 which is used as external power source from 110 240 VAC mains supply When external power is connected the LED which is located near the connector should light green Figure 14 AC DC power adapter 15 TD FACTORY 4 5 Toughbook installation The GCS has an integrated CF 31 Toughbook docking station The docking station is also compatible with the CF 30 Toughbook Before installing the Toughbook insure that protection lid on the back side is opened Figure 15 Install the Toughbook into the docking station as shown in Figure 16 Once the Toughbook is located in the docking station the docking handle needs to be engaged as shown in Figure 16 To remove the Toughbook from the GCS first disengage the docking handle and then remove the Toughbook Figure 16 Toughbook docking 16 TN acto 4 6 Foldable stand The optional foldable stand is availablefor the GCS Place the GCS on the top of the stand as shown in Figure 17 and attach it to the stand using two clamps from both sides Figure 17 Foldable stand attachment 17 artt FACTORY 5 Operation To turn on the Ground Control Station turn on the MAIN switch on the control panel see Figure 9 for details All GCS power parameters are displayed on a dedicated display located in the upper part of the GCS Figure 1 5 1 Power Status Display The pow
12. used for routing additional connections or switches from equipment installed in the MEC The GCS comes with three blank connection panels and with the additional label set described in Table 1 Connection panels can be further machined to accommodate additional connectors and switches User serviceable fuses Dual antenna pass through M4 Mounting Base Connection panel Removable lid Figure 4 MEC protection lid with configurable connection panel Two SMA RP terminated antenna pass through cables Figure 3 can be used to connect the SMA RP antennas in the upper lid to the hardware devices located in the modular electronics compartment Alternatively antenna connectors can be located on the user configurable connection panel as shown in Figure 4 If Omni directional antennas are used it is convenient to use the integrated antenna pass through If antennas need to be routed outside the GCS such as to an antenna mast or tracking antenna it is more convenient to use the antenna connections located directly on the connection panel FACTORY Table 1 Label set description Label Description Antenna Connection Antenna Connection GPS connection RC transmitter connection DC OUT 1 DC OUT 2 USB Ethernet COMI connection VIDEO IN Composite video connection FACTORY 3 3 Connections Ground Control Station is designed to provide a complete set of connections for electronics located inside the MEC There are three
13. vanced settings Connect to a projector or press the MY key and tap P Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose Figure 19 Second display setup screen 19 TD sacro 5 3 17 LCD display setup Oncethe Ground Control Station is turned on the 17 LCD display can be powered on to extend the Toughbook display Alternatively the 17 display can show the information from optional composite video input or optional VGA input To turn on the LCD display usethe LCD switch please refer to section 3 4 for details The LCD display brightness contrast and signal source can be configuredusingtheintegrated LCD control panel Figure 20 The control panel has an additional LCD power switch which can be used to turn off the LCD OSD Menu Power indicator Navigation LCD Power Figure 20 LCD display control panel To adjust brightness and contrast of the LCD press OSD Menu On Screen Display button on the LCD control panel Figure 21 shows the brightness sub page in the OSD menu Press OSD Menu once more and select brightness Eed contrast P navigation buttons Press OSD menu button and adjust brightness or contrast from 0 to 100 using navigation buttons To save adjustment press OSD menu and navigate to for exit SOURCE TIMING Figure 21 Brightness sub page To select the signal source press OSD menu and navigate to the signal source sub page Figure 22
14. y Operation time Connections all routed to Panasonic CF 31 Connections to 17 display DC power output 1 DC power output 2 Antenna pass through 10 32 VDC Over voltage protection reverse polarity protection Lithium lon 108 Wh 2 hours typical 2 serial RS 232 5 USB 2 Ethernet 1 Composite Video in IMPERX video device needed 1 Microphone in 1 Audio out PCMCIA slot HDMI Composite Video Optional external VGA input Optional 12V 5A fused 50 W 12V 5A fused 50 W Two 50 Ohm antenna pass through to upper lid SMA RP termination RG 142 Model Durability Display Type Brightness Panasonic Toughbook CF 31 all specifications as per manufacturer datasheets MIL STD 810G amp IP65 certified 6 drop 13 1 XGA touch screen LED 1024x768 1100 nits Display Type Brightness Touchscreen type optional 17 TFT 1280 x 1024 SXGA Optional touch screen Optional AR glass 1400 nits Resistive 3 System Description FACTORY 3 1 Power distribution system Portable Ground Control Station has an integrated power system which has three independent power sources one external power input and two Lithium battery cartridges Allthree power sources are interchangeable and GCS will switch automatically between availablesources with preference given to the external power input The required external power input voltage is in the range of 10 to 32 Volts DC In case both battery cartridges are discharged
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