www.camero-tech.com Xaver 100 User Manual NOTE: System color and specifications are subject to change without notice. Camero-Tech Ltd. Proprietary Page 1 Table of Contents 1 2 Introduction System Overview 2.1 System Capabilities, Purpose & Use 2.2 Technical Specifications 3 Controls & Connectors 3.1 Front View 3.2 Bottom View 3.3 Back View 4 5 Battery Setup Basic System Operation 5.1 Proper Operation of the System 6 Screen Interface 6.1 Standard Display Mode 6.2 Expert Display Mode 6.3 System Viewing Ranges 7 8 System Menu Troubleshooting 8.1 Operational Troubleshooting 8.2 Detection Troubleshooting 1 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 8 11 12 13 14 14 15 Camero-Tech Ltd. Proprietary Page 2 1 Introduction This section provides an introduction to the XaverTM 100, a handheld Sense Through The Wall (STTW) micro-power radar system. 2 System Overview The XaverTM 100 is a compact, lightweight and durable device designed for through wall presence of life detection. The XaverTM 100 provides critical real-
time information on presence of life behind a wall or barrier. Simple to operate, the XaverTM 100 provides immediate mission-critical information wherever needed. The XaverTM 100 utilizes technology similar to that of the pioneering XaverTM 800 and XaverTM 400 systems, but in a smaller handheld system. The result is a significantly compact form factor optimized for use by tactical teams combining a performance level that suits the requirements of tactical operations. NOTE: The XaverTM 100 is user-safe. There is no radiation hazard. 2.1 System Capabilities, Purpose & Use The capabilities, purpose and use of the XaverTM 100 system are as follows:
Rapid determination of presence and distance of live objects behind walls -
The system provides the ability to determine people and their distance from the system. Ability to operate with diverse structural materials The Xaver 100 provides the capability to sense through many types of walls. These include all standard types of non-metal walls such as cement block, dry wall, brick, adobe, stucco, plaster and reinforced concrete. The system cannot penetrate solid metal, however, the system can sense through walls containing some forms of non-continuous metal structure. Ease of use in the field The XaverTM 100s compact design is optimized for tactical operations. The system provides real-time information within seconds of powering on. Its small size and light weight enable it to be handheld. The intuitive user interface allows for quick and easy interpretation. Camero-Tech Ltd. Proprietary Page 1 2.2 Technical Specifications Specification Description Device type Handheld through-wall radar Penetrable wall materials Detection range Field of view Dimensions Weight Power supply Most commonly used building materials;
Cement, plaster, brick, concrete, cement blocks, reinforced concrete, adobe, stucco and drywall (the system cannot penetrate solid metal) 4m, 8m, 20m 120 in both Azimuth and Elevation L:21.8cm, W:9.7cm, H:6.4cm 660g, with 4 CR123A Batteries 4 batteries, type CR123A Or 2 AA batteries
(see section 4 for approved battery types) Battery operation time 3.5 hours with 4 CR123A Batteries
(at 25C) 1 hour with 2 AA batteries Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Environmental Conditions
-20C to +55C
-40C to +70C MIL-STD 810F Table 2-1: Technical specifications of the Xaver 100 3 Controls & Connectors This section describes the XaverTM 100 controls, indicators and connectors from the front, back, and bottom views. Camero-Tech Ltd. Proprietary Page 2 3.1 Front View The following figure details the XaverTM 100 from the front view:
1 3 2 4 5 Figure 3-1: Xaver 100 Front View No. Label Description Functionality 1 Display 2.4 LCD display LCD is protected by an anti-glare, anti-
fingerprint coating, and suitable for outdoor operation. 2 3 4 5 On/Off Button Turns the system On and Off Used for powering on and off the system. Mode button Changes the display mode Toggles between the Standard user interface and the Expert view mode. Range button Change the maximum viewing range of the system Toggles between 4m, 8m and 20m viewing ranges. Handle Deployable handle Handle can be opened for easy use of the system. Table 3-1: Controls and connectors in the front view of the XaverTM 100 Camero-Tech Ltd. Proprietary Page 3 3.2 Bottom View The following figure details the XaverTM 100 from the bottom view. 1 2 Figure 3-2: XaverTM 100 Bottom View No. Label Description Functionality 1 Battery cover A rotating (water-
proof) cover for the battery housing Rotates (counter clockwise) for the removal and
(clockwise) for closing. 2 Tripod Threads NC4 Female internal screw thread Enables the system to be attached to a tripod or other mechanical device Table 3-2: Details of the Xaver 100 Bottom View Camero-Tech Ltd. Proprietary Page 4 3.3 Back View The following figure details the XaverTM 100 from the back view. 1 2 Figure 3-3: Xaver 100 Back View 4 Battery Setup No. Label Description Functionality 1 2 Radome Spacer External casing for front of system A rubber like material found around the perimeter of the Radome Protects the internal components of the system. Provides Soft Touch to wall for quiet and stable wall deployment. The XaverTM 100 system operates on 4 CR123A battery units or 2 AA battery units. Battery Size Type Table 3-3: Description Table of Back View of the XaverTM 100 Approved Manufacturer Approved Part Number Operation time CR123A Primary Lithium Energizer EL123APBP 3.5 hours AA Battery cover for AA Primary Lithium Energizer L91BP-2 1 hour Battery cover for CR123A
(Use with 2 AA units)
(Use with 4 CR123A units) Camero-Tech Ltd. Proprietary Page 5 The batteries are installed into the handle of the system as marked on the handle, and as shown in figure 4 below. The battery cap is removed by a half turn in the counterclockwise direction. When closing the battery cover the spring section should be on the right, push down the battery cover till it is flat against the handle, only then turn the battery cover clockwise until it locks into place. Figure 4: XaverTM 100 Handle & Battery Cover with CR123A Batteries NOTE: It is important to follow the above directions to preserve the integrity of the waterproof enclosure. 5 Basic System Operation The system operation is very simple:
Power on the system by a single push of the on/off button until the system turns on. When the system is turned on, a set of icons indicating the situation behind the wall will be displayed, as described in section 6. Power off the system by holding the on/off button until the system turns off. In order to sense through the wall, it is recommended to attach the system to the wall and hold it steady. If there is some living object behind the wall (within the Camero-Tech Ltd. Proprietary Page 6 system detection coverage zone), an appropriate indication will be displayed on the screen, otherwise after 8 seconds (of searching) "no object detection"
indication will be given. 5.1 Proper Operation of the System There are few tips to aide in maximizing the results of the system:
The system will not penetrate any continuous metal object. Whenever possible, attach the system to the wall. If not possible, the system can operate in stand-off mode at a distance from the wall. When operating in stand-off mode make sure to limit any movement near the system (see comment in the following). Properly locate the system on the wall where a good signal level reading can be identified. Systematically relocate the system to get multiple readings from behind the wall. Limit all movement on the same side of the system. Movement by the user or any other people and objects on the same side of the system may cause a false reading of presence in the room due to reflections from the wall. This is especially important for walls with air cavities (such as hollow concrete blocks). Camero-Tech Ltd. Proprietary Page 7 6 Screen Interface This section describes the screen interface, i.e. the different screen indications and their meaning. 6.1 Standard Display Mode The following screen shot describes typical indication when an object is detected behind the wall:
Figure 6-1: XaverTM 100 Standard Display The human icon at the top left of the display indicates the successful detection of a moving object, in the top middle a measurement of distance is displayed representing the estimated distance of the first object (closest to the system) moving in reference to the location of the system. In addition, a human icon is displayed on the range scale, indicating their location and their movement state. The movement state is indicated as the following:
Figure 6-2: XaverTM 100 Motion Icons Camero-Tech Ltd. Proprietary Page 8 The received signal level icon
, indicating the systems penetrability of the wall, is displayed in the lower right corner of the screen, by means of a 5 levels level bar. The battery level is displayed at the lower left corner of the screen. When the icon is full , the battery level status is OK, while when it is red the remaining operation time of the system (depending on temperature and type of batteries used) is approximately 30 minutes. 6.1.1 Empty Room Indication After approximately 8 seconds of the system searching, the following screen indication should appear when no moving object is detected behind the wall. Figure 6-3: XaverTM 100 Empty Room Indication Both the text message of No Object Detected will be displayed in the center of the screen, and a icon will be displayed on the top left. 6.1.2 System Unstable In order to enable proper system operation, it is preferred to attach the system to the wall and hold it steady. The system is equipped with accelerometers, enabling it to detect its movements and notify the user accordingly. When the system is not sufficiently stabilized, the following screen indication appears on the top right of the screen:
In addition, the Unstable warning will also appear in a text format in the top center of the screen. Camero-Tech Ltd. Proprietary Page 9 6.1.3 System Acquisition Search During the 8 seconds after the system is stably placed on the wall, there is a period at which the system tries to detect targets (living objects) behind the wall. During this period, the following rotating dial appears on the screen: . At the same time a Searching message appears in the top center area of the display. If after the 8 second searching period, no moving object is detected, the No Object Detected indication will appear as described in section 6.1.1. For the other cases, when moving objects are successfully detected, the standard display appears, as described in section 6.1). 6.1.4 System Sensitivity For the Standard Display Mode, the sensitivity settings can be adjusted. There are three sensitivity options; High, Normal and Low, that can be selected in the menu option as described in section 7 below. When in High Sensitivity mode, the indicator HS will appear at the bottom of the screen. When in Low Sensitivity mode, the indicator LS will appear at the bottom of the screen. 6.1.5 Wireless Display/Control*
The XaverTM 100 can be supplied with an optional wireless remote viewing and control option. Systems that support this wireless option will have an external wireless antenna on the top side of the device as can be seen in the following image:
Wireless antenna Camero-Tech Ltd. Proprietary Page 10 This Equipment uses the following Antenna and may not be used with other antenna types of higher gain:
Mfg.: SAMWOO electronics P/N SMAP-900-1 Type: a wavelength monopole helical antenna with 0 dB gain Gain: 0 dBi This Antenna is permanently attached with glue by Camero-Tech Ltd. before being shipped to customers. The XaverTM 100 with the wireless remote viewing option has an On-Screen wireless indication icon: , when the wireless option is enabled (see section 7 for further details). The same wireless icon will generate a blue background as follows: , once successful wireless communication has been established. The wireless channel can be selected from a set of channels as can be seen on section 7 table 7-1 under wireless channel option and will be stated as numbers such as 1 or 10 etc. Note: The Normal frequencies on the wireless remote viewing for the US Market will be between 906MHz - 920MHz.
*This feature is optional, and is not supplied with all models. 6.2 Expert Display Mode The expert display can be accessed by holding down the Mode button (button number 3). The Expert Display Mode provides detailed information on the movement of objects on a rolling time axis. This view provides history of the objects movement and can be used for more detailed analysis, and rapid interpretation of the situation behind the wall. The display provides information during of the last 30 seconds (indicated with the time marks at the bottom of the screen. The range of the object is indicated by the range marks at the left side of the screen. Color coding is used to indicate the target significance where the brighter colors represent better detection of the object. The figure below shows an example of the expert display in which a person is in motion and static (standing/sitting) states:
Camero-Tech Ltd. Proprietary Page 11 Figure 6-4: Xaver 100 Expert Display 6.3 System Viewing Ranges The system has three set viewing ranges 4m, 8m and 20m. These ranges can be selected by holding down the range button (No.4, as described in section 3.1). These range options can be applied to both the Standard Display Mode as well as the Expert Display Mode. Reducing the viewing range will increase the probability of detection. Therefore, it is recommended to toggle through the ranges and use the shortest range option that is appropriate for the structure that is being examined. Camero-Tech Ltd. Proprietary Page 12 7 System Menu The XaverTM 100 has a detailed system menu for changing various parameters, and understanding system information. The system menu can be accessed by simultaneously pressing both the Mode and Range button (button 3 + button 4). To scroll through the menu options, use the mode button (button 3). To change a parameter use the Range button (button 4). The selections made will be applied automatically during the same use session;
i.e., they will be lost at system power down. However, to save the selected options for use after turning the system off, the options must be saved. To save the selected options, scroll down to the Save parameter and selecting it with the use of the Range button (button 4). The menu with the description of each option is explained below:
Menu Option Parameter Description Xaver Group A, B Parent group for up to 4 systems in close proximity
(i.e. A1-A4 for first group and second group B1-B4). Xaver Channel 1-4 Channel for parent group of systems in close proximity. Wireless ON, OFF Wireless Channel Turn on/off wireless communication for remote device. This menu item is available only on systems supporting wireless control. Wireless channel selection. In order to properly communicate with the remote display/control unit, the selected channel of the system must be the same as the selected channel in the remote display/control unit. This menu item is available only on systems supporting wireless control. Sensitivity Save Restore Show System Info LOW, NORMAL, HIGH Reduce or Increase the sensitivity of the system. HIGH Sensitivity mode may increase chance of user reflection.
*
Select this option in order to save the current system configuration (after changing menu parameters). Restore will return the system to the last committed settings. Displays system information. Exit Select this to return to the Standard Display mode. Table 7-1: Xaver 100 Menu Description Camero-Tech Ltd. Proprietary Page 13 8 Troubleshooting This section provides a list of possible system problems that you may encounter while operating the XaverTM 100 and the suggested solutions. 8.1 Operational Troubleshooting The following table describes the problems and solutions. Problem Cause Solution Screen does not turn on Batteries are empty Replace batteries (see section 4). System shuts itself down Low battery capacity Try turning on the system again. If this does not work, replace batteries (see section 4). Camero-Tech Ltd. Proprietary Page 14 8.2 Detection Troubleshooting The following table describes the problems and solutions related to the detection performance of the system. Problem Cause Solution Objects are in Dead Zones Relocate system position to cover Dead Zones Objects are not reflecting back to the system or shadowed by another static object Relocate the system position on the wall No targets are shown by the system Room may be empty Relocate system position to verify Signal is too low
(check Signal Level) The wall is too tough to penetrate, try locating the system at a different position on the wall Live object may be very static Increase the Sensitivity of the system in the menu settings The system is showing false targets due to user or other reflections from the same side as the system Limit all movement of the user or anyone else on the same side of the system Decrease the sensitivity of the system False target is shown on the system Camero-Tech Ltd. Proprietary Page 15 FCC Notice THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS.
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This Equipment uses the following Antenna and may not be used with other antenna types of higher gain:
Mfg.: SAMWOO electronics P/N SMAP-900-1 Type: a wavelength monopole helical antenna with 0 dB gain Gain: 0 dBi This Antenna is permanently attached with glue by Camero-Tech Ltd. before being shipped to customers. Camero-Tech Ltd. Proprietary Page 16 Operating Restrictions:
Operation of this device is limited to purposes associated with law enforcement, fire fighting, emergency rescue, and necessary training operations. Parties operating this equipment must hold a license issued by the Federal Communications Commission to operate a transmitter in the Public Safety Radio Pool under part 90 of this chapter. The license may be held by the organization for which the UWB operator works on a paid or volunteer basis. under the provisions of Code of Federal Regulations: CFR 47 Part 15 Subpart F. Operation by any other party is a violation of 47 U.S.C. 301 and could subject the operator to serious legal penalties. IMPORTANT NOTE:
The Camero Xaver100 is considered UWB imaging device and is subject to FCC Coordination requirements under the CFR Tile 47 Chapter I, Sub chapter A, Part 15, Subpart F , Section 15.525. As such it is the responsibility of the users of these systems to submit the following information to the FCC prior to use of these systems. The users of UWB imaging devices shall supply operational areas to the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology, which shall coordinate this information with the Federal Government through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The information provided by the UWB operator shall include the name, address and other pertinent contact information of the user, the desired geographical area(s) of operation, and the FCC ID number and other nomenclature of the UWB device. If the imaging device is intended to be used for mobile applications, the geographical area(s) of operation may be the state(s) or county(ies) in which the equipment will be operated. The operator of an imaging system used for fixed operation shall supply a specific geographical location or the address at which the equipment will be operated. This material shall be submitted to Frequency Coordination Branch, OET, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20554, Attn: UWB Coordination. The operator shall comply with any constraints on equipment usage resulting from this coordination. Camero-Tech Ltd. Proprietary Page 17