Spatial Collect Quick Reference Guide
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1. 1 4 Installing Spatial Factory 1 5 Caching Background Maps riniilelcensla 1 8 Chapter 2 Logging Data Lili 2 1 Step I Gettin s Stred ee a E 2 1 Step 2 Performing the Static Alignment 2 4 Step 3 Kinematic Alignment 2 6 Step 4 Shutting Down Spatial Collect 2 6 Chapter 3 Spatial Collect Features 11 3 1 VIEW ICONS saran ii 3 1 The Map VIEW burcie nine a aaa 3 1 DN Weta 3 2 Component Miormmnaton suna 3 3 Status Information ICON ii 3 3 GNSS Information ICON 3 4 heady bud Camera ICON aura 3 5 Wheel Encoders Icon P N 7010 1003 Table of Contents Notes Spatial Collect Quick Reference Guide Chapter 1 Introduction This Quick Reference Guide provides instructions for installing and using the Spatial Collect data logging software for the IP S2 system System Requirements Your computer must meet the minimum requirements listed in Table 1 1 to run the Spatial Collect software Table 1 1 System Requirements Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT with 512 MB dedicated VRAM ATI and graphics cards with shared VRAM are not supported Operating System e Microsoft Windows XP Professional 64 bit SP2 e Microsoft Windows 7 64 bit P N 7010 1003 1 1 Introduction Installing Spatial Collect ki Double click the Spatial Collect executable2. When Logging appears on the page Figure 2 5 the static alignment process is complete Figure 2 5 Figure 2 5 Static Alignment is Complete 4 Begin driving the vehicle and collecting data 5 Be aware of the system height clearance 6 Perform a kinematic alignment during the data run P N 7010 1003 2 5 Logging Data Step 3 Kinematic Alignment Continued from Step 2 During data logging it is recommended to perform a kinematic alignment for the inertial measurement unit IMU to produce the best post processing results To do the kinematic alignment perform the following during the IP S2 data run 1 There must be at least three minutes of adequate GNSS conditions 6 tracked satellites while moving at speeds in excess of 15 mph 25 km h 2 During this time the vehicle should have made at least one left turn and one right turn Step 4 Shutting Down Spatial Collect Continued from Step 3 1 Park the vehicle and click Stop at the top of the Spatial Collect page Record rotabile events Pert Figure 2 6 Spatial Collect Stop Button A warning message appears asking if you want to stop logging 2 Click Yes 2 6 Spatial Collect Quick Reference Guide Step 4 Shutting Down Spatial Collect 3 Click Window to exit the full screen mode Decori naie everis here Figure 2 7 Spatial Collect Window Button 4 Wait five minutes until the static alignment is complete Do not m
3. 1 10 Choose Components Window 6 Click Install to keep the components that are selected by default recommended The Installing window appears displaying a progress bar Figure 1 11 Installing Please wait while Spatial Factory is being installed Output folder C Program Files Spatial Factory Show details Figure 1 11 Installing Window P N 7010 1003 1 7 Introduction Once the installation is complete the Completing the Spatial Factory Setup Wizard window appears Figure 1 12 Completing the Spatial Factory Setup Wizard Spatial Factory has been installed on your computer Click Finish to close this wizard Figure 1 12 Completing the Spatial Factory Setup Wizard Window 7 Click Finish Caching Background Maps 1 Open Spatial Factory The main page appears Figure 1 13 RETTO gt ita ae ee Figure 1 13 Spatial Factory Main Page Map View 1 3 Spatial Collect Quick Reference Guide Optional Loading a Background Map 2 Click File Preferences The Preferences window appears with the Applications tab open Figure 1 14 Preferences Application Settings Scene Manager Pano Navigation Point Cloud Density Limit 0 045 Default Coordinate System Filter Code EPSG 4318 NGN EPSG 4319 KUDAMS EPSG 4322 WGS 72 EPSG 4324 WGS 72BE EPSG 4326 WGS 84 EPSG 4600 Anquilla 1957 WGS 84 Figure 1 14 Preferences Window
4. 2 TOPCON Spatial Collect Data Logging Software Quick Reference Guide TOPCON POSITIONING SYSTEMS Spatial Collect Quick Reference Guide Part Number 7010 1003 Rev A Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems Inc September 2010 All contents in this manual are copyrighted by Topcon All rights reserved The information contained herein may not be used accessed copied stored displayed sold modified published or distributed or otherwise reproduced without express written consent from Topcon Terms and Conditions Thank you for buying this Topcon product This manual has been prepared to assist you with the installation of the product and its use is subject to these Terms and Conditions and those more fully set forth in the Operator s User s Manual Usage and Safety This product is designed for use by professionals Always use safety precautions when operating this or any Topcon product Copyrights All information contained in this Manual is the intellectual property of and copyrighted material of TPS All rights are reserved You may not use access copy store display create derivative works of sell modify publish distribute or allow any third party access to any graphics content information or data in this Manual without TPS express written consent and may only use such information for the care and operation of your Product The information and data in this Manual are a valuable ass
5. 3 Click the Scene Manager tab and note the Map Cache Directory path You will have to enter this path later in Spatial Collect The default is similar to C Documents and Settings User Local Settings Temp Preferences Application Settings i Pano Navigation Property Value Map Cache Directory C Documents and Settings User Local Settings Temp Figure 1 15 Preferences Window Scene Manager 4 Once the location is noted close the Preferences window P N 7010 1003 1 9 Introduction 5 While the computer is connecting to the Internet zoom into and around the location on the globe where you will be collecting IP S2 data Figure 1 16 Zooming In on the Map The map tiles that are loaded as you zoom in further are placed into the Map Cache Directory 6 Once you have cached all of the necessary maps for the area you are working in close Spatial Factory 7 Open Spatial Collect and click File Preferences 1 10 Spatial Collect Quick Reference Guide Optional Loading a Background Map 8 Click the Scene Manager tab and type the same Map Cache Directory that was used for Spatial Factory into the Value field Preferences Log IF 52 Application Settings Scene Manager Property Value Map Cache Directory C Documents and Settings User Local Settings Temp Figure 1 17 Preferences Window Scene Manager This guide assumes the Spatial Factory and Spatial Collect programs are install
6. correct click Next If not click Browse locate a different folder in which to save the program and then click Next The Choose Start Menu Folder window appears Figure 1 4 Spatial Factory Collect Setup Choose Start Menu Folder Choose a Start Menu Folder for the Spatial Factory Collect shortcuts p Select the Start Menu folder in which you would like to create the program s shortcuts You can also enter a name to create a new folder E patial Factory Collect Accessories Administrative Tools AirLink Communications AT amp T B amp B Electronics Camtasia Studio 2 CCleaner Cisco IP Communicator Cisco Systems YPN Client Citrix Defraggler Fi Do not create shortcuts Figure 1 4 Choose Start Menu Folder Window P N 7010 1003 1 3 Introduction 5 Select a Start menu folder in which to create a Spatial Collect shortcut and click Next The Choose Components window appears Figure 1 5 Spatial Factory Collect Setup Choose Components Choose which features of Spatial Factory Collect you want to install Check the components you want to install and uncheck the components you don t want to install Click Install to start the installation Select components to install Spatial Factory Collect Description Desktop icon Quick Launch icon Space required 35 1MB gt Figure 1 5 Choose Components Window 6 Click Install to keep the components that are selected by default recommended T
7. data logging P N 7010 1003 9 3 Logging Data Step 2 Performing the Static Alignment Continued from Step 1 The static alignment must be performed in adequate GNSS conditions 1 e away from tall buildings and trees with 6 GPS satellites being tracked 1 During static alignment do not move until the process reaches 100 and the notice on the main window changes from Static Alignment to Logging Figure 2 5 on page 2 5 static alignment process Anyone inside of the vehicle must remain still Anyone outside of the vehicle should not lean on the vehicle open doors or the trunk etc ul It is critical that the vehicle is not moved during the 2 When the static alignment begins confirm that all of the component icons on the left side of the window are green which means the components are operating properly A yellow icon means a notice has been logged for that particular component and a red icon means there is an error with the component To remedy a red icon 1 Check the cable connected to the specific component 2 Ifthe System GPS Encoder IMU etc icon is red power cycle the IP S2 by pressing the OFF button or turning off the power system and then the ON button or turning on the power system 3 Restart Spatial Collect 9 4 Spatial Collect Quick Reference Guide Step 2 Performing the Static During static alignment the connection percentage displays Figure 2 4 Static Alignment in Progress
8. file from the computer s hard drive and click Run The Installer Language window appears Figure 1 1 Installer Language GI Please select a language v Figure 1 1 Installer Language Window Select your language preference and click OK The Spatial Factory Collect Setup Wizard appears Figure 1 2 Spatial Factory Collect Setup Welcome to the Spatial Factory Collect Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through the installation of Spatial Factory Collect It is recommended that you close all other applications before starting Setup This will make it possible to update relevant system files without having to reboot your computer Click Next to continue Figure 1 2 Spatial Factory Collect Setup Wizard 1 2 Spatial Collect Quick Reference Guide Installing Spatial Collect 3 Click Next The Choose Install Location window appears Figure 1 3 Spatial Factory Collect Setup Choose the folder in which to install Spatial Factory Collect Choose Install Location G J Setup will install Spatial Factory Collect in the following Folder To install in a different Folder click Browse and select another folder Click Next to continue Destination Folder Program Files Spatial Factory Collect Space required 35 1MB Space available 32 6GB Figure 1 3 Choose Install Location Window 4 If the destination folder in which you want to install the Spatial Collect program is
9. ar data that was collected in real time By default Spatial Collect shows 75m of the collected Lidar data but the following distance is user defined under File Preferences P N 7010 1003 3 1 Spatial Collect Features All of this information is displayed on a cached background map of the area in which the IP S2 data is being collected The background map is an optional feature to import For information about how to import a background map into Spatial Collect see Optional Loading a Background Map on page 1 4 To display the Map View click View Map View or click the Globe icon in the project area Figure 3 1 Map View 3 D View The 3 D view displays the following e The 3 D trajectory that the vehicle has taken over the course of the data run e The images represented by blue spheres that were collected during the data run although you cannot view the images during data logging e A section of the data in 3 D that was collected in real time By default Spatial Collect shows 75m of the collected Lidar data but the following distance is user defined under File Preferences 3 2 Spatial Collect Quick Reference Guide Component Information To display the 3 D View click View 3 D View or click the House icon in the project area Figure 3 2 3 D View Component Information This section lists the component icons on the left side of the Spatial Collect window and describes the type
10. bug camera information displays the following e The current frame rate for the images collected by the camera e The total amount of frames collected e The drop frame count the amount of images that were not collected during the data run e The current data rate of logging the collected images to the hard drive selected on the Job Setup window To display the Ladybug camera information click the Ladybug icon Figure 3 5 Figure 3 5 Ladybug Camera Information P N 7010 1003 9 5 Spatial Collect Features Wheel Encoders Icon The wheel encoder information displays the current velocity of the vehicle in m s Figure 3 6 encoder Rotation rate MJA encoder Rotation rate 11 95 ms s Figure 3 6 Wheel Encoder Information 3 6 Spatial Collect Quick Reference Guide Me ow TOPCON Topcon Positioning Systems Inc 7400 National Drive Livermore CA 94550 800 443 4567 www topconpositioning com ISO 9001 2000 FM 60446 Spatial Collect Quick Reference Guide P N 7010 1003 RevA 09 10 2010 Topcon Corporation All rights reserved No unauthorized duplication
11. ed on the same computer If they are not perform the following 1 Copy the entire Temp folder in the Map Cache Directory where the map tiles are stored onto the computer running Spatial Collect 2 On the computer running Spatial Collect enter the path of the Temp folder into the Value field on the Scene Manager tab to load the background map 9 Once the Map Cache Directory has been entered close the Preferences window P N 7010 1003 1 11 Introduction Notes 1 12 Spatial Collect Quick Reference Guide Chapter 2 Logging Data This chapter describes in four steps how to log data using Spatial Collect The user is advised to perform these steps in sequence to ensure the accuracy of the collected data and proper system operation Step 1 Getting Started 1 Open Spatial Collect on the computer The main page appears with a warning message di Drive safely and obey all traffic rules DO WOT watch this screen while driving If you need to look at this screen or operate the system PULI OVER to a safe location By continuing with startup of the system you agree to comply with all safety instructions Remember safe vehicle and equipment operation is the responsibility of the driver Figure 2 1 Main Page Driver Warning P N 7010 1003 9 1 Logging Data 2 Read the driver safety message and click OK The Job Setup window appears Figure 2 2 Job Setup Window Do not chan
12. et of TPS and are developed by the expenditure of considerable work time and money and are the result of original selection coordination and arrangement by TPS Trademarks IP S2 Topcon and Topcon Positioning Systems are trademarks or registered trademarks of TPS Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners Disclaimer of Warranty EXCEPT FOR SUCH WARRANTIES AND LICENSES PROVIDED WITH THE PRODUCT THIS MANUAL AND THE PRODUCT ARE PROVIDED AS IS TOPCON AND ITS DISTRIBUTORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING PERFORMANCE OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL OR THE PRODUCT Please see the Operator s User s Manual for detailed information on warranties and the license agreement which may apply to the Product License Agreement Use of any computer programs or software supplied by Topcon or downloaded from the Topcon website in connection with the Product implies acceptance of the Terms and Conditions here and in the Operator s User s Manual Please see the Operator s User s Manual for detailed information on warranties and the license agreement which may apply to the Product ECO 3954 ToC Table of Contents Chapter 1 INIFOGUCHON iii 1 1 System Requirements tirati 1 1 Installing Spatial Collection 1 2 Optional Loading a Background Map
13. ge the host name or TCP IP port in the IP S2 Settings box otherwise no Ethernet connection can be made to the IP S2 system to begin data logging E Si NOTE 3 Inthe drive_name field type a name for the root directory where IP S2 datasets will be stored 4 Select the destination drive for each of the sensor outputs in the IP S2 system You can place data from the sensors onto multiple hard drives 5 Confirm the IP S2 system is powered up and all of the system components have been successfully initialized To do this 1 Open a Web browser while connected to the IP S2 via Ethernet 2 2 Spatial Collect Quick Reference Guide Step 1 Getting Started 2 Type either http ips2 or http 192 168 2 166 in the address bar The IP S2 Web Manager appears with the Dashboard tab open A TOPCON P s2 od Freem rimenm Comers riioraal Wheel Dacaderi Oiii apere andl Trigger Figure 2 3 IP S2 Web Manager Dashboard Tab 3 On the IP S2 Web Manager wait for the status circle next to each component Figure 2 3 to turn green which means the sensor is operating properly A yellow circle means the sensor is still activating and a red circle means there is an error with the sensor g If a status circle is red check the sensor cable connections close the Web Manager and then LL reopen the Web Manager 4 Click OK to begin the static alignment process for the inertial measurement unit IMU and IP S2
14. he Installing window appears displaying a progress bar 7 Once the installation is complete click Finish on the setup wizard Optional Loading a Background Map To load a background map into Spatial Collect the Spatial Factory program must be installed on the computer to cache the necessary maps If Spatial Factory is not installed on your computer see Installing Spatial Factory on page 1 5 If you do not want a background map skip to Logging Data on page 2 1 1 4 Spatial Collect Quick Reference Guide Optional Loading a Background Map Installing Spatial Factory 1 Double click the Spatial Factory executable file from the computer s hard drive and click Run The Installer Language window appears Figure 1 1 Figure 1 6 Installer Language Window 2 Select your language preference and click OK The Spatial Factory Setup Wizard appears Figure 1 2 Welcome to the Spatial Factory Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through the installation of Spatial Factory It is recommended that you dose all other applications before starting Setup This will make it possible to update relevant system files without having to reboot your computer Click Next to continue Figure 1 7 Spatial Factory Setup Wizard P N 7010 1003 1 5 Introduction 3 Click Next The Choose Install Location window appears Figure 1 3 Choose Install Location Choose the folder in which to install Spatial Facto
15. of information each icon offers that can be accessed during a data run Status Information Icon The system information displays the following e The position of the RMS The RMS value is also displayed on the Map View during logging The RMS value is a measure of the current precision that is being obtained by the IP S2 system e The data rate for the Lidar in Mb s This value is a measure of how much Lidar data is being collected per second e The percentage of hard drive space that has been used on any hard drive connected to the logging computer P N 7010 1003 3 3 Spatial Collect Features To display the status information click the System icon Figure 3 3 Spatial Collect Er T Figure 3 3 Status Information GNSS Information Icon The GNSS Global Navigation Satellite Systems information displays the following e The current number of GPS GLONASS Global Navigation Satellite System maintained and operated by the Russian Federation Ministry of Defense being tracked by the GNSS antenna e The average SNR Signal to Noise Ratio value which is the average signal strength of the tracked satellites e The current solution type of the GNSS receiver and the Position RMS of the GNSS receiver To display the GNSS Information click the GPS icon Figure 3 4 Spaltal Calli Figure 3 4 GNSS Information 2 4 Spatial Collect Quick Reference Guide Component Information Ladybug Camera Icon The Lady
16. ove for five minutes Anyone inside of the vehicle must remain still Anyone outside of the vehicle should not lean on the vehicle open doors or the trunk etc It is critical that the vehicle is not moved during this process During static alignment the disconnection time displays When finished the Job Setup window appears ae Er zj aaee ors bee Shutting down 04 59 0 04 20 Rls Cir I JL Figure 2 8 Spatial Collect Shutting Down 5 Click File Exit to close Spatial Collect 6 You can turn off the vehicle and IP S2 system or begin another IP S2 logging run P N 7010 1003 2 7 Logging Data Notes 9 3 Spatial Collect Quick Reference Guide Chapter 3 Spatial Collect Features This chapter describes how to view collected data during a data run and how to view component information View Icons In the project area of Spatial Collect there are three viewing icons Map View globe icon 3 D View house icon and Panoramic View camera icon Two of these icons allow the user to view collected data during a run This section describes the Map View and 3 D View and what type of information each icon offers that can be accessed during a data run The Map View The Map View displays the following e The 2 D trajectory that the vehicle has taken over the course of the data run e The images represented by blue spheres that were collected during the data run e A section of the Lid
17. ry Setup will install Spatial Factory in the following folder To install in a different folder click Browse and select another folder Click Next to continue Space available 281 0GB Figure 1 8 Choose Install Location Window 4 If the destination folder in which to install the Spatial Factory program is correct click Next If not click Browse locate a different folder in which to save the program and then click Next The Choose Start Menu Folder window appears Figure 1 4 Choose Start Menu Folder Choose a Start Menu folder for the Spatial Factory shortcuts Select the Start Menu folder in which you would like to create the program s shortcuts You can also enter a name to create a new folder patial Factory 510 Calibration Accessories Administrative Tools AT amp T Do not create shortcuts Figure 1 9 Choose Start Menu Folder Window Spatial Collect Quick Reference Guide 1 6 Optional Loading a Background Map 5 Select a Start menu folder in which to create a Spatial Factory shortcut and click Next The Choose Components window appears Figure 1 5 Choose which features of Spatial Factory you want to install Check the components you want to install and uncheck the components you don t want to install Click Install to start the installation Select components to install V Desktop icon Quick Launch icon Space required 50 3MB Figure
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