C4 UserManual CCU0307 V240 PDF

User Manual
Version 2.4
CCNS4 Firmware 3.81

CCNS4 User Manual Version 2.4
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Content
1. CCNS4 CERTIFICATION............................................................................7
2. INFORMATION............................................................................................9
2.1. INFO MODE.................................................................................................................10
2.2. SELECT MODE...........................................................................................................10
2.3. SETUP MODE..............................................................................................................11
3. MAKING INPUTS.......................................................................................13
4. SELECT MODE...........................................................................................15
4.1. SELECT PROJECT......................................................................................................15
4.2. SELECT AREA............................................................................................................16
4.3. SELECT LINE..............................................................................................................16
4.4. FLIGHT LINE MARKS...............................................................................................17
4.5. PC CARD INFO...........................................................................................................18
5. SETUP MODE..............................................................................................19
5.1. SET CALC ...................................................................................................................19
5.1.1 CALCULATION OF TRUE ALTITUDE (TALT)................................................20
5.1.2 CALCULATION OF TRUE AIR SPEED, WIND SPEED, WIND DIRECTION 20
5.1.3 CALCULATION OF A BANK ANGLE OR A CROSS TRACK DEVIATION
FOR A 180 DEGREES TURN...........................................................................21
5.2. SET SYSTEM...............................................................................................................22
5.3. SET SENSOR #1..........................................................................................................26
5.3.1 DIGITAL CAMERA..............................................................................................26
5.3.1.1 DIGICAM........................................................................................................26
5.3.1.2 DMC.................................................................................................................29
5.3.1.3 ULTRACAM...................................................................................................33
5.3.1.4 DIMAC............................................................................................................35
5.3.1.5 GEOSYSTEM 3-DAS-1..................................................................................37
5.3.1.6 FLIR THERMACAM......................................................................................38
5.3.2 FILM BASED CAMERA.......................................................................................39
5.4. SET SENSOR #2..........................................................................................................44
5.5. SET MOUNT #1...........................................................................................................45
5.6. SET MOUNT #2...........................................................................................................46
5.7. SYSTEM TEST............................................................................................................47
5.8. SYSTEM CONFIG.......................................................................................................49
5.8.1. SYSTEM CONFIG #1...........................................................................................49
5.8.2. SYSTEM CONFIG #2...........................................................................................51
5.4.3. SYSTEM CONFIG #3...........................................................................................54
6. INFO MODE.................................................................................................56
6.1. SHORT INFO...............................................................................................................56
6.2. CAMERA INFO #1......................................................................................................58
6.2.1. DIGITAL CAMERAS...........................................................................................58
6.2.1.1. DIGICAM.......................................................................................................58
6.2.1.2. DMC................................................................................................................59
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6.2.1.3. ULTRACAM..................................................................................................61
6.2.1.4. DIMAC...........................................................................................................62
6.2.1.5. GEOSYSTEM 3-DAS-1.................................................................................63
6.2.1.6. FLIR THERMACAM.....................................................................................64
6.2.2. FILM BASED CAMERA......................................................................................65
6.3. CAMERA INFO #2......................................................................................................67
6.4. DCI INFO.....................................................................................................................67
6.5. NAV INFO....................................................................................................................68
6.6. GPS INFO.....................................................................................................................69
6.7. AEC INFO #1...............................................................................................................70
6.8. AEC INFO #2...............................................................................................................72
7. GUIDANCE INFORMATION....................................................................73
7.1. RATED GROUND SPEED AND TRIGGER MODE.................................................77
7.2. ADDITIONAL STATUS INDICATIONS...................................................................77
7.2.1. TOP LEFT CORNER............................................................................................77
7.2.2. BOTTOM LEFT CORNER...................................................................................78
7.3. SENSOR/CAMERA STATUS SYMBOLS.................................................................79
7.3.1. CCNS4 CONTROLLED EXPOSURE RELEASE...............................................79
7.3.2. EXPOSURE RELEASE DONE BY THE CAMERA...........................................80
7.3.3. ADDITIONAL SENSOR/CAMERA INDICATIONS.........................................80
8. MANAGE EXPOSURES.............................................................................82
8.1. EXPOSURE STOP.......................................................................................................82
8.2. SELECTING SPECIFIC WPTS...................................................................................83
9. MANAGE SENSOR LEGS.........................................................................84
9.1. TRIGGER STOP...........................................................................................................84
9.2. SELECTING SPECIFIC SENSOR BASE...................................................................85
10. LOG FILES.................................................................................................86
10.1. EXPOSURE FILES....................................................................................................87
10.1.1. STANDARD EXPOSURE FILE.........................................................................87
10.1.2. EXTENDED EXPOSURE FILE.........................................................................88
10.2. OTHER LOG FILES..................................................................................................88
10.2.1. EXTERNAL SENSOR FILES............................................................................88
10.2.1.1. DMC EXTERNAL SENSOR FILE..............................................................89
10.2.1.2. ULTRACAM EXTERNAL SENSOR FILE................................................90
10.2.2. EVENT FILES.....................................................................................................91
10.2.3. DMC ERROR FILES...........................................................................................92
11. CHECKLIST..............................................................................................93
11.1. PREFLIGHT...............................................................................................................93
11.2. POSTFLIGHT.............................................................................................................94
12. SUPPLEMENTAL.....................................................................................95
12.1. EXTERNAL GPS RECEIVER SERIAL PORT SETTINGS.....................................95
12.2. CCNS4 UNIVERSAL CAMERA INTERFACE.......................................................97
12.3. RMK-TOP TTL..........................................................................................................98

12.4. DATA ANNOTATION RMK-TOP...........................................................................99

12.5. DEFAULT................................................................................................................100
12.5.1. SET SYSTEM DEFAULT.................................................................................100
12.5.2. SET CAMERA DEFAULTS.............................................................................102
12.5.3. SET MOUNT DEFAULTS...............................................................................102
12.6. DGPS WITH THE INTERNAL GPS RECEIVER..................................................103
12.6.1. EXTERNAL INPUT OF RTCM-DATA...........................................................103
12.6.2. SBAS CORRECTION.......................................................................................104
12.6.3. COUNTRY MODULES....................................................................................104
12.7. CCNS4 DEMO PROGRAM.....................................................................................105
12.8. BASELENGTH VS MARKERDIST.......................................................................107
12.9. TECHNICAL DATA................................................................................................108

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1. CCNS4 CERTIFICATION
The CCNS4 is a "carry on system". It is not an integral part of the aircraft and thus has not to
be certified.
It is the responsibility of the CCNS4 customer/operator and pilot to find out if a certification
for the CCNS4 system (at the CAA, FAA, etc.) is required in their country. If so, this has to
be done by the customer.
It is the pilot’s decision, whether to use the guidance information computed and displayed by
the CCNS4 system for navigation or not, as done with other non-certified flight navigation
aids.
Please Note, that the CCNS4 has to be included in your weight and balance computations
(refer to the Supplemental, paragraph TECHNICAL DATA) and that your payload will
decrease accordingly. If you decide to fix the CCNS4 system permanently to the aircraft, it
will be necessary to obtain a new weight and balance sheet. Do not exceed the maximum
takeoff weight of your aircraft.

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2. INFORMATION
This manual refers to the TFT-CDU. Users who come from the formerly used Cathode Ray
Tube (CRT), will find out that, in general, no fundamental changes have taken place
compared to the CRT CDU.
In the above figure the user elements and the display layout can be seen.
1. DIM ON/Off System power ON/OFF knob and control of the brightness
of the screen. To shut the system down switch of the DIM
knob and push the SEL/ENT knob until the system shuts
down.
2. LED Power on indicator.
3. MODE Selects different MODE
4. PAGE Selects different PAGE
5. SEL/ENT Turn the knob to specify a field that should be edited, push
the knob to start editing and turn the knob to change
values, finally push the knob to confirm inputs.
6. ZOOM IN/ OUT Changes the scale of the navigation display.
! Note: Push the knob during a flight in the SHORT INFO MODE for EXPO STOP.

2.1. INFO MODE
The following pages are available in the info mode:
● SHORT INFO
● SENSOR-INFO #1 This page is only accessible when a camera has been

connected.
● SENSOR-INFO #2 This page is only accessible when a camera has been

connected.
● NAV INFO
● DCI INFO This page is only accessible with Digital Camera Interface.
Can be enabled by a command on SYS CONFIG page #2.
● GPS INFO This page will be replaced by AEROcontrol Info page 1

and 2 if an AEROcontrol is connected. Can be enabled by
a command on SYS CONFIG page #2.
To select one of these pages, use the PAGE button. Each keying of the button will let you flip
to the next page. Flipping past the last page will let the first one appear again.
2.2. SELECT MODE
The SELECT MODE consists of four pages:
● SELECT PROJECT
● SELECT AREA
● SELECT LINE
● PC-CARD INFO (data card)
To select one of these pages, use the PAGE button. Each keying of the button will let you flip
to the next page. Flipping past the last page will let the first one appear again.

2.3. SETUP MODE
The following pages are included in the SETUP MODE:
● SET CALC
● SET SYSTEM
● SET SENSOR #1 (only accessible when a sensor has been connected to
port 1)
● SET MOUNT #1 (only accessible when a sensor has been connected to
port 1)
● SET SENSOR #2 (only accessible when a sensor has been connected to
port 2)
● SET MOUNT #2 (only accessible when a sensor has been connected to
port 2)
● SYSTEM TEST
Use the PAGE button to select any one of these pages. Each keying of the button will let you
flip to the next page. Flipping past the last page will let the first one appear again.
! Note: Special System Configuration Pages SYS CONFIG PAGE #1-3 can be reached by
a command on the SET SYSTEM page. To leave the SYSTEM CONFIG page,
press the MODE button once.
! Note: Access this feature on the SYS CONFIG pages only in the NAV OFF mode
(CCNS4 logo visible).

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3. MAKING INPUTS
Several menu pages of the CCNS4 system let you enter information. Each input will affect the
currently displayed page only. Some pages are only for displaying information and do not
provide the possibility to make data input.
The screen of the Display Unit(s) is vertically divided into two parts. The larger part on the
left side shows guidance information (opening with the CCNS4 logo), the smaller part on the
right side are system management tasks (pages).
The SEL/ENT knob is used in the SELECT MODE to move the desired project, area or line
into the select frame. Once the desired item has been placed correctly, it can be activated by
pressing the SEL/ENT button.
Other pages, e.g. SETUP PARAMETERS, require alphanumerical inputs. These pages
feature several items and it is necessary to select one specific item, before any changes will be
possible.
This can only be done by using the SEL/ENT knob and the SEL/ENT button.
During a flight, the SEL/ENT Button has yet another function. Pressing SEL/ENT in the
SHORT INFO MODE will pause the camera. EXPSTOP will appear in the upper right corner
of the display and no more photos will be taken until SEL/ENT is hit again.

A thin line will mark a cursor that can be moved by turning the SEL/ENT knob up and down,
on the pages that feature the possibility for inputs.
When the cursor has been placed under the desired item, the SEL/ENT button has to be
pressed. The thin cursor line will turn to a thick one.
The possibility of moving the cursor is now disengaged and turning the SEL/ENT knob will
change the value or setting of the chosen item.
Any new status or value will have to be confirmed by pressing the SEL/ENT button after
resetting an item.
The cursor will then change back to a thin select line and other items can be selected with the
SEL/ENT knob.
This is the general function of the SEL/ENT combination (refer to the description on the
specific pages for more detail or deviations from this rule).
The initial mode is the SELECT mode, the first page is the SELECT PROJECT. It is possible
to change MODES and/or PAGES at any time e.g. to enter the SETUP mode in order to
make necessary inputs before flight.

4. SELECT MODE
To access guidance information, it will be necessary to select the first flight line that has to be
flown. The necessary projects, areas and flight lines must have been defined during mission
planning (refer to IGI's WinMP manual).
The CCNS4 airborne computer is able to handle per CCNS4 Mission Card (PCMCIA
Standard, Type I/II) as many as:
● 100 projects.
● 25 areas/project.
● 100 (999 as a WinMP option) flight lines/area.
● up to 998 photo points (waypoints)/flight line.
4.1. SELECT PROJECT
The SELECT mode can be activated by pressing the MODE

button. Depending on the current page position, it might be
necessary to press the MODE button several times, to reach the
SELECT mode.
The PAGE button has to be used to activate the SELECT

PROJECT page.
The desired project has now to be placed in the select frame by

turning the SEL/ENT knob.
The middle frame shows how many exposure data sets are free
on the CCNS4 Mission Card.
The lower frame is an information witch Project, Area and Line

are actually selected.
The SELECT AREA page will appear after the selected project
has been confirmed by pressing the SEL/ENT button.

4.2. SELECT AREA
The SELECT AREA page will be displayed automatically. If

not, press the PAGE button. A list of areas (maximum of 25),
planned in the currently selected project, will appear.
Turn the SEL/ENT knob until the desired area is inside the
select frame.
The SELECT LINE page will appear after the area has been
confirmed by pressing the SEL/ENT button.
4.3. SELECT LINE
The list of existing flight lines (maximum of 999) of the

currently selected area will be displayed.
Each line will be offered with a 'positive' or 'negative' sign,

meaning that the lines can be flown starting from the planned
start point (+) or from the planned end point (-) of each line.
Now the middle Frame shows information about the Marker

Point of the line shown in the select frame. True bearing (BRG),
distance (DIS) and time to marker point (TTM) are displayed.
Turn the SEL/ENT knob until the desired flight line with the
relevant sign is placed in the select frame and press SEL/ENT
to confirm the selection.

4.4. FLIGHT LINE MARKS
--- No photos have been taken on a flight line.
ALL All photos have been taken on flight line number 2.
REM Remaining photos are to be taken on flight line

number 1.
If a flight line number is selected with the SEL/ENT knob and

confirmed with the SEL/ENT button, two possible combinations
will be accessible by turning the SEL/ENT knob:
REM Only the remaining photos (plus the additional

photos selected on the SET CAMERA page under
ADD EXP) on the chosen flight line will be taken.
--- All photos will be taken on the chosen flight line.
The CCNS4 airborne computer will read all needed information from the Mission Card into
its memory and will compute and display guidance information graphically on the left 2/3rds
of the screen.

4.5. PC CARD INFO
CCNS4 Airborne Computer systems which are equipped with

the Dual PC-card Drives have two PC-cards (PCMCIA
standard).
CCNS4 PROGRAM CARD
The CCNS4 Program card contains the airborne software. It's

removal is only required for Software Updates. The CCNS4
program card is secured by a special cover to protect it from
unintentional removal.
CCNS4 MISSION CARD
The Mission Card contains the planned projects with areas, lines
and waypoints as they come from the WinMP mission planning
software.
It also contains the data that were collected during the flight.
After the flight the Mission Card should be removed to save the
collected data. All log files will be stored in the subdirectory
'Mission.log'.
For information on the files created stored on the Mission Card,
please refer to ch. 10, LOG FILES.
! Note: The function FORMAT A MISSION CARD is not

supported at the moment.
Please use use the Microsoft Windows DOS
command line to format the Mission CARD. The
command is:
'FORMAT <Volume> /FS:FAT /A:2048'.
Change <Volume> to the drive letter of the card

reader (e.g. E: or other)
! Note: Only ATA FLASH PC-Cards can be used as

MISSION CARD.
For PC-Cards delivered from other ventors then IGI
no guarantee of usability and reliablity can be given.

5. SETUP MODE
The SETUP MODE allows the pilot to calculate specific items that are useful for aerial survey
flight operations, e.g. for turn information when switching from one line to the next.
The SETUP MODE additionally features fundamental settings necessary for the setup of
parameters, testing of the CCNS4 including the associated camera system(s) on the ground
and the System Configuration.
5.1. SET CALC
The first page of the SETUP MODE is the calculation page, where several parameters can be
computed.
This page is split into two fields. The first one is the input area. Here you have to enter the
values that are needed to calculate those in the second field.
PALT, QNH and OAT have to be entered in order to be able to calculate true altitude. True
altitude will be displayed in the lower part of the window at the position TALT.
IAS, HDG, PALT, QNH and OAT are needed for calculating Bank Angle, XTD, TAS, WD
and WS. Note, that for calculating XTD, the bank angle is required or vice versa, depending
on what the calculation mode was set to.
IAS Indicated air speed in knots.

This value must be entered manually, unless an air
data sensor is installed in the aircraft and interfaced
to the CCNS4.
HDG Magnetic heading in degrees.

This value is normally delivered by an electric (flux
gate) compass. This value must be set manually, no
electric compass is connected to the CCNS4 system.
CALC Selects the desired calculation mode (being either

BANK ANGLE or Cross Track Deviation) for the
optimum interception of the next flight line.
BANK In order to calculate the required Bank Angle for the

optimum interception of a line with current XTD
(Cross Track Deviation). IAS and HDG have to be
entered.
XTD Calculates the required cross track deviation for a

given BANK ANGLE.

PALT Pressure altitude in feet. If a pressure sensor is

incorporated in the system, the current pressure will
be used. Otherwise the pressure altitude will have to
be set manually.
QNH Manual input of the current pressure setting. Units in

Hectopascal (h Pa) or inches of mercury (in Hg) as
entered on the SYS CONFIG #1 page (ch. 5.8.1).
OAT Manual input of the current outside air temperature.

Units in degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit
(°F) as entered on the SYS CONFIG #1 page (ch.
5.8.1).
This value is set to 15°C/59°F at CCNS4 power up
and will be updated automatically using the ICAO
formula for the standard atmosphere and the present
flying altitude. Actual temperature must be updated
manually or by a connected air data system. The
values in the lower part of the window will be
calculated from the aforementioned:
TALT True altitude in feet.
TAS True air speed in knots.
WS Wind speed in knots.
WD Wind direction in degrees.
5.1.1 CALCULATION OF TRUE ALTITUDE (TALT)

PALT, QNH and OAT have to be entered, in order to be able to calculate true altitude. True
altitude will be displayed in the lower part of the window at the position TALT, if one of the
above data has been entered.
5.1.2 CALCULATION OF TRUE AIR SPEED, WIND SPEED, WIND

DIRECTION
IAS, HDG, QNH, OAT and PALT are required for this calculation.
By confirming the IAS or input of a new value, TAS, WS and WD are calculated.

5.1.3 CALCULATION OF A BANK ANGLE OR A CROSS TRACK

DEVIATION FOR A 180 DEGREES TURN
To support the pilot in flying a 180° turn, CCNS4 can calculate

either the required XTD for a given bank angle or, vice versa,
the required bank angle for a given XTD to get at an optimal
turn.
Most common is to calculate the XTD by a given bank angle

(e.g. GPS satellite constellation, max. bank angle of the aircraft,
Autopilot…).
By confirming the IAS or input of a new value, the calculation

of XTD will be started.
! Note: It will become necessary to manoeuvre the aircraft to a position that will give the
correct XTD, before initiating the turn.
! Note: If the spacing between the actual flown flight track and the desired flight line is
not to close it is also possible to calculate the needed bank angle. Therefor CALC
must be set to BANK. By confirming the IAS, the actual XTD will be used to
calculate the needed bank angle.

5.2. SET SYSTEM
The SET SYSTEM page provides the following functions:
The first line indicates if an AEROcontrol system (AECTRL) or an external GPS receiver
(Z_XTR / Z-FLY) has been interfaced to the CCNS4 or not, as specified on SYS CONFIG
#3 Page (ch. 5.4.3).
! Note: N/A (not available) is the indication that the CCNS4 is not connected to an
AEROcontrol or any external receiver.
MARKER The marker is an interception point, allowing for

enough time to stabilize the aircraft on the line. It is
depicted by a circle on the NAV screen and will be
located automatically on each flight line in front of
each waypoint/photo. The distance between the
marker point and the first waypoint/photo can be
selected at leisure between "0" and "9.5" nautical
miles, in 0.5 nautical mile increments. For more
information read ch.7, GUIDANCE
INFORMATION.
! Note: The MARKER will be computed for each

waypoint/photo.
! Note: Only one marker point, the one that lies in front of
the first waypoint/photo, will be seen, if the distance
between the marker and the waypoint/photo should
be larger than the waypoint/photo baseline (distance
between photos). All other ones will be invisible,
because the photos will overlap them. To learn
more, see ch. 12.8Fehler: Referenz nicht gefunden
MARKERDIST VS. BASELENGTH.
! Note: All marker points will be displayed in front of each

waypoint/photo, if the distance between the marker
and the waypoint/photo is smaller than the
waypoint/photo base length!

GAP The corridor the pilot has to stay within to ensure

that the photos can be taken, is marked by two bars
to the left and the right of the aircraft symbol. The
width of the gap can be set to AUTO or a specific
value. If set to AUTO the value set in the flight
planning (WinMP) is used.
ONLINE The time the system sends an online

START signal to the connected equipment (camera, camera
mount, AEROcontrol or other sensor systems)
before reaching the first waypoint.
ONLINE The time the system sends an offline signal to the

STOP connected equipment after the last waypoint.
RATED The Rated Ground Speed displays a speed scale on

GS the left side of the navigation screen.
OFF select the standard waypoint distance

scale on the navigation screen.
AUTO the rated speed will be calculated by a

connected sensor and automatically used
for displaying this information.
60..360 kts manually defined speed for optimal

sensor operation.
! Note: At the moment the AUTO function is only usable if

the JAS sensor is connected to the CCNS4.

ALT ALTITUDE defines which type of altitude is chosen

for the flight information.
GPS/WGS (GPS altitude)

GPS/MSL (Mean sea level altitude)
BARO Barometric altitude
(depending on the settings on
the SET CALC page)
! Note: The accuracy of GPS/MSL depends the value of

undulation. Undulation describes the difference
between the WGS84 ellipsoid and the geoid that
defines the MSL zero altitude. This value is given by
the mission planning to the CCNS4.
MAG Magnetic variation information generally should be

VAR entered during the mission planning.
! Note: Special local changes on variation can be applied at

this point. It is also possible to rewrite any wrong
values of MAG VAR, which may have been entered
during the mission planning in the office.
! Note: Manually set values of magnetic variation will only

be valid for the chosen area. The magnetic variation
entered in the mission planning (WinMP) will
override the manually set magnetic variation, if a
new area is selected.
DATE Setup of current date. Format : YY/MM/DD.
! Note: This item should be checked before starting any

mission, as the date is part of the file name for the
EXPOSURE FILE. All the exposure data of every
single day will be stored in a date specific file. See
the description of EXPOSURE FILES for more
detail.

TIME GPS system time. Format: HH:MM:SS.
! Note: The time can't be changed by the user. The system

time will be synchronized with the the GPS receiver
time at startup and every 5 minutes during normal
operation.
! Note: The time is based on GPS time. Some GPS receivers

will give UTC time instead of this. The offset
between these clocks must be be set in the SYS
CONFIG page #3. The current offset (2007) is 14
seconds and be valid for some years.
IDENT Four alphanumeric characters can be introduced as

an identifier code under the identifier item. The
code, together with the date information, will be
used to create the file name for the EXPOSURE
FILES and the other log files. Using an identifier
code, it is possible to name the log files for several
aircrafts or crews.

5.3. SET SENSOR #1
Here you can enter the most vital parameters necessary for sensor system control.
Note: Refer to the supplemental paragraph FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIVERSAL

CAMERA INTERFACE for the possible different sensor functions that are
manageable by the CCNS4.
Note: The CCNS4 is able to run up to two sensor systems of different make and model.
To operate one digital camera in parallel with an analogue camera one is possible,
too. The CCNS4 will notice which kind of camera is connected and give the
appropriate commands for its use. Both cameras (in the case of two being
connected) have to be treated as separate systems and all inputs have to be made
for each camera system separately (except the ADD EXPO, see below). Which
settings are available on this page, depends on the type of the sensor connected.
5.3.1 DIGITAL CAMERA
5.3.1.1 DIGICAM
If a DigiCAM is connected directly to the CCNS4 the camera will automatically be identified
by the CCNS4. The CCNS4 is not only able to trigger the camera and handle the feedback
signal. The CCNS4 provides much more features to handle the camera comfortably and
easily. The CCNS4 provides the possibIility to read out important status information from the
camera.
EXPO# The EXPOSURE COUNTER enables synchronizing

of the "mechanical" photo numbering of the aerial
camera system, with the "electronic" numbering of
the CCNS4 system by choosing a number between
"0" and "9999". The CCNS4 waypoint/photo
number will be stored in the CCNS4 Exposure File,
where all the data of corresponding photos will be
registered.

CYCLE Camera cycle warning will be lit when the time

WARN available between the just taken photo and the next
photo position is less than the entered value, which
means that there is not enough time for the camera to
get ready for the next exposure. The value can be
chosen on the SET CAMERA page #1. To give the
pilot enough time to lower his speed if necessary, it
is recommended to chose a value one or two seconds
above the camera delay.
! Note: CCNS4 will always fire at a reached waypoint,

regardless the setting for cycle warning.
EXPO DigiCAM has a shutter delay of about 0.05 s.

DLY This delay can be taken into account with the
EXPOSURE DELAY function of the CCNS4,
thereby increasing the exposure position accuracy.
The EXPOSURE DELAY will make the CCNS4
give the exposure command in advance of reaching
the waypoint. This value can be set ranging from 0
up to 2.0 seconds, in 0.05 second increments.
EXPO DLY can be set to Auto. The appropriate
value will be calculated automatically in the AUTO
function.
! Note: AUTO will calculate the required time

automatically, by measuring the time between the
release signal and the camera feed back signal. The
calculated value will be available after the first
exposure. For the first photo the last manually input
photo is used.

ADD The ADD EXPOSURE function defines how many

EXPO photos will be added before and after any remaining
photo(s) on a flight line. The CCNS4 system will
compute and display guidance information to all
remaining and added photo positions and will fire
the camera system at these positions only. The
desired number of additional photos can range from
0 to 9 shots. The CCNS4 system will automatically
calculate the additional photo positions. Only the
remaining photos - no additional photos - will be
taken, when ADD EXP is set to "0".
! Note: Add double the number of necessary pictures in the
ADD EXPO, when only ODD or EVEN photos
remain to be taken, because the system will require
the quantity (number) of waypoints and not photo
points.
RLS The RELEASE MODE defines how the CCNS4

MODE initiates exposures.
Possible selections:
ALL Exposures will be initiated by the

CCNS4 at all waypoints.
EVEN Exposures will be initiated by the
CCNS4 at all even waypoints.
ODD Exposures will be initiated by the
CCNS4 at all odd waypoints.
NONE No exposures are initiated by the
CCNS4.
SENS Shows which sensor is connected to CAM 1 port

(here: DIGICAM).

5.3.1.2 DMC
If a DMC camera is connected to the CCNS4 via the Digital Camera Interface (DCI), the
camera will be automatically identified by the CCNS4. The CCNS4 is not only able to trigger
the camera and handle the feedback signal. The CCNS4 provides much more features to
handle the camera comfortably and easily. The CCNS4 provides the possibility to read out
important status information from the camera. E.g. whether the camera is ready to take images
or if the self test has no success.
It is also possible to set the camera to different Exposure Modes, to correct the light values
with correction factors or to set the light values manually.
POWER From here, it is possible to start the camera or shut it

down The possible commands are:
ON Powers up the camera.
OFF Shuts down the camera to Standby

Mode. It is now possible to switch the
camera off via the button on the camera.
Restart Restarts the camera if in standby

mode. Also the power item is a status
information of the power up sequence of
the DMC.
The following information is displayed:
SELFTEST DMC is in SELFTEST modus.

STANDBY DMC is in STAND BY modus.
PWRUP DMC is in POWER UP modus.
READY DMC is ready for operation.
NO COMM No communication with the DMC.
! Note: If the DMC Photo Flight Mode (PFM) is in ON

status the POWER OFF command reset first the
PFM to OFF. The Power info remains to READY
and only the next POWER OFF command shut
down the DMC to the STANDBY mode.
! Note: This function is also helpful if the CCNS4 has leave

the photo flight mode and the DMC don't follow on
what ever reason.

CYCLE Camera cycle warning will be lit when the time

WARN available between the just taken photo and the next
photo position is less than the entered value, which
means that there is not enough time for the camera to
get ready for the next exposure. To give the pilot
enough time to lower his speed if necessary, it is
recommended to choose a value one or two seconds
above the camera exposure cycle.
regardless the setting for cycle warning.
ADD The ADD EXPOSURE function defines how many

taken, when ADD EXP is set to "0".

ADD EXPO, when only ODD or EVEN photos
points.
RLS The RELEASE MODE defines how the CCNS4

MODE initiates exposures.

CCNS4.

EXPM Exposure Mode can be used to control in which

way the DMC set the light values for the camera
groups. There are two modes (AUTO/MANUAL)
available.
AUTO The exposure values are calculated

automatically with the light meter
measurements of the camera. These
values can be corrected in the range of
-3 and +3. The correction values are
added by the camera as a constant offset
to the light values that are calculated by
the camera.
MEAS Measured values from the

light meter.
USE DMC used light values for
the images.
COR Corrections to the measured
light meter values.
The following settings are possible:
COR P Correction for the Pan chromatic sensor

group.
COR N Correction for the Near-Infrared (NIR)
sensor group.
COR C Correction for the color (RGB) sensor
group.
MANUAL In the manual mode the DMC operator

has the full control over the light values
for each camera group. The set values
are used by the DMC for every image.
Value settings between 7 and 20 are
possible.

light meter.
MAN Manual set light values for
the images.
AVR CCNS4 calculated average
over the measured light
values.

The following settings are possible:
MAN P Manually set light value for the Pan

chromatic sensor group.
MAN N Manually set light value for the Near-
Infrared (NIR) sensor group.
MAN P Manually set light value for the color
(RGB) sensor group.
The actual average values can be transfered to the

manual value in this way:
– Move the cursor to a AVR value.
- Push ENT/SEL.
- Turn ENT/SEL until '←' appear.
- Push ENT/SEL.
AVRAGE In the average mode the measured light

values for each camera group will be
averaged by a selectable count of
measurements.
In addition correction values can be

introduced for each group.

light meter.
AVR CCNS4 calculated average
over the measured light
values.
COR Corrections that will be
added to the averaged light
meter values.
AVCNT The average count defines how many measurements

are used for the light values averaging. A high value
gives a smoother light value average then a lower.
ITIME The integeration time shows over how many seconds

the light values will be added up

(here: DMC)

5.3.1.3 ULTRACAM
If an UltraCam is connected to the CCNS4 via the Digital Camera Interface (DCI), the camera
will be automatically identified by the CCNS4. The CCNS4 is not only able to trigger the
camera and handle the feedback signal. The CCNS4 provides much more features to handle
the camera comfortably and easily. The CCNS4 provides the possibility to read out important
status information from the camera and give information to the camera (e.g. ground speed,
hight above ground and project data).
EXPO# The EXPOSURE COUNTER is automatically

synchronized after the first released photo. There is
no need to make changes.
CYCLE Camera cycle warning will be lit on the navigation

WARN display when the time available between the just
taken photo and the next photo position is less than
the entered value, which means that there is not
enough time for the camera to get ready for the next
exposure. To give the pilot enough time to lower his
speed if necessary, it is recommended to choose a
value one or two seconds above the camera delay.

regardless the setting for cycle warning and whether
the camera is ready or not.
EXPO Aerial cameras do have a certain shutter delay. This

DLY delay can be taken into account with the
thereby increasing the exposure position accuracy
EXPO DLY can also be set to AUTO. In this mode

the appropriate value will be calculated
automatically. The last inputted time is used as a
delay for the first exposure. The further measured
time delays will be used for the averaged exposure
delay. The actual used exposure delay is displayed
in the CAMERA INFO page.
! Note: STC (Save Test Capture) in the UltraCam should be

switched on to avoid duplicate event numbers.

ADD The EXPOSURE ADD function defines how many

0 to 9 shots. Only the remaining photos - no
additional photos - will be taken, when EXP ADD is
set to "0”.
EXPO ADD, when only ODD or EVEN photos
points.
RLS The EXPOSURE CONTROL defines whether the
MODE CCNS4 (ALL/EVEN/ODD) initiates exposures.The
function of giving the exposure control to the aerial
camera system (NONE) and using the CCNS4
system for guidance only, may be useful for flying
large scale aerial photography and when expecting
large terrain height differences.

CCNS4.

(here: ULTRACAM).

5.3.1.4 DIMAC
If a DIMAC is connected to the CCNS4 via the Digital Camera Interface (DCI), the camera
will be automatically identified by the CCNS4. The CCNS4 is not only able to trigger the
camera and handle the feedback signal. The CCNS4 provides much more features to handle
the camera comfortable and easy. The CCNS4 provides information to the camera (e.g.
ground speed, hight above ground and project data).
EXPO The EXPOSURE COUNTER must be synchronized

manually.
CYCLE Camera cycle warning will be lit on the navigation

WARN display when the time available between the just
taken photo and the next photo position is less than
the entered value, which means that there is not
enough time for the camera to get ready for the next
exposure. To give the pilot enough time to lower his
speed if necessary, it is recommended to chose a
value one or two seconds above the camera delay.
regardless the setting for cycle warning and whether
the camera is ready or not.
EXPO Aerial cameras do have a certain shutter delay.
DLY delay can be taken into account with the
thereby increasing the exposure position accuracy
EXPO DLY can also be set to AUTO. In this mode

the appropriate value will be calculated
automatically. The last inputted time is used as a
delay for the first exposure. The further measured
time delays will be used for the averaged exposure
delay. The actual used exposure delay is displayed
in the CAMERA INFO page.

ADD The EXPOSURE ADD function defines how many

the camera system at these positions only. Only the
taken, when EXP ADD is set to "0".

points.

MODE CCNS4 (ALL), or the connected camera system
with the conventional method (NONE), initiates
exposures.
The function of giving the exposure control to the
aerial camera system (NONE) and using the CCNS4

CCNS4.
EXPO Set a exposure mask for a group of camera modules

MASK (maximum of 4).
Each camera can be set to:
A All exposures will be released at all

waypoints.
E Even exposures will be released at all
even waypoints.
O Odd exposures will be released at all odd
waypoints.
N No exposures will be released.

(here: DIMAC).

5.3.1.5 GEOSYSTEM 3-DAS-1
The 3-DAS-1 system is connected directly to the CCNS4 via the CAM1 port only.
The system must be selected in the SYS CONFIG #2 menu.
RLS MODE Enables the camera activation by the CCNS4.
Two settings are selectable:
TRIG The CCNS4 will activate the

3-DAS-1 system at the first
waypoint of a line and stop the
recording at the last waypoint of the
line.
NONE No triggering of the 3-DAS-1

system. All 3-DAS-1 activation
must be done by the 3-DAS-1
system operator.
ADD BASE The ADD BASE function defines how many

baselength (defined in the flight planning)
before and after any remaining bases on a
flight line will be added. The CCNS4 calculate
the new start/end points of the remaining senor
legs. Guidance information to all remaining
sensor legs will be displayed and start/stop
commands to the 3-DAS-1 system at these
new calculated positions will be send.
Only the remaining sensor legs and no

additional legs will be added, when ADD
BASE is set to "0".
SENS STAT The initial SENSOR STATUS must be entered

manually.The sensor has only a one way
communication and provide no status
information.
The CCNS4 needs the sensor status for proper
triggering the sensor stage.
SENS Shows which sensor is connected to CAM 1

port (here: 3-DAS-1).

5.3.1.6 FLIR THERMACAM
The ThermaCam (from CCNS4 side called THERMCAM or TCAM) system has to be
connected to the CCNS4 via the CAM1 port only.
The ThermaCam must be selected in the SYS CONFIG #2, SENS TYPE: TCAM.
RLS MODE Enables the camera activation by the CCNS4.
Two settings are selectable:
TRIG The CCNS4 will activate the

THERMCAM system at the first
waypoint of a line and stop the
recording at the last waypoint of the
line.
NONE No triggering of the THERMCAM

system. All THERMCAM
activation must be done by the
THERMCAM system operator.
ADD BASE The ADD BASE function defines how many

baselength (defined in the flight planning)
before and after any remaining bases on a
flight line will be added. The CCNS4 calculate
the new start/end points of the remaining senor
legs. Guidance information to all remaining
sensor legs will be displayed and start/stop
commands to the THERMCAM system at
these new calculated positions will be send.
Only the remaining sensor legs and no

additional legs will be added, when ADD
BASE is set to "0".
SENS STAT The initial SENSOR STATUS must be entered

manually.The sensor has only a one way
communication and provide no status
information.
The CCNS4 needs a synchronized sensor
status for proper triggering the sensor legs.
SENS Shows which sensor is connected to CAM 1

port (here: THERMCAM).

5.3.2 FILM BASED CAMERA
EXPO# The EXPOSURE COUNTER enables synchronizing

of the "mechanical" photo numbering of the aerial
camera system, with the "electronic" numbering of
the CCNS4 system by choosing a number between
"0" and "9999". The CCNS4 waypoint/photo
number will be stored in the CCNS4 Exposure File,
where all the data of corresponding photos will be
registered.
! Note: The LMK 2000 and RC 20/30 will be automatically

synchronized after the first released photo.
! Note: LMK 1000s can be upgraded with the IGI made

"Internal Data/GPS Interface" featuring this option
and more. This interface will electronically upgrade
any LMK 1000 to the standard of the LMK 2000.
The camera system will then give the appropriate
number to the CCNS4.
FOCAL The focal length of the used lens cone given in mm

is used for calculation of the actual photo scale.
EXPO Aerial cameras do have a certain delay before the

DLY shutter opens and the exposure will be taken. The
CCNS4 takes this exposure delay (EXPO DLY) in
account and gives the release command in advance
of reaching the waypoint. This value can be set
ranging from 0 up to 2.0 seconds, in 0.05 second
increments.
Aerial camera systems that feature a feed back

signal (GPS signal, instant of exposure signal, etc.)
can be set to AUTO. The appropriate value will be
calculated automatically in the AUTO function.
! Note: AUTO will calculate the required time

automatically, by measuring the time between the
exposure signal and the camera feed back signal
(GPS pulse). The last manual exposure delay is used
as a delay for the first exposure. The further
measured time delays will be used for the averaged
automatic exposure delay. The actual used exposure
delay is displayed in the CAMERA INFO page.

The EXPOSURE DELAY value has to be

determined manually and set in the CCNS4 for
cameras that do not feature a feed back signal. The
necessary parameters for the determination of the
EXPOSURE DELAY can be taken from the photo
index of already flown missions.
Example: Whilst determining the position of the

photo centers from the photo index, it might become
apparent, that the photos that have been taken with a
shutter speed of 1/100th of a second, are an average
value of 50 meters to late. An EXPOSURE DELAY
of 1.0 second would have to be introduced, if the
aircraft's ground speed was 100 kts (corresponding
to 50 m/sec).
! Note: A RMK-A camera system, for example, is fired with

a shutter speed of 1/500 of a second, the delay
between the exposure signal and the actual taking of
the photograph will be around 0.2 s. The delay will
be around 1.5 second for shutter speeds of 1/60 of a
second.
! Note: A RMK-TOP has fixed shutter delay of 0.06 s. This

delay can be taken into account with a manual set
start value for the exposure delay of 0.05 sec and
then use of the AUTO function.
EXPO The EXPOSURE ADD function defines how many

ADD photos will be added before and after any remaining
taken, when EXP ADD is set to "0".

points.

RLS The release mode (RLS MODE) defines whether the

MODE CCNS4 (ALL/EVEN/ODD), or the connected
camera system with the conventional method
(TRIG/NONE), initiates exposures.
ALL exposures will be initiated by the

EVEN exposures will be initiated by the
ODD exposures will be initiated by the
TRIG the CCNS4 will operate the camera
system semi-automatically (trigger),
meaning that the camera will be
activated at the beginning of a line by
the CCNS4. The CCNS4 will however
NOT fire the camera system at
waypoints. Photos have to be initiated by
the camera system itself (camera
operator)! Set the camera system's
intervalometer to the indication
appropriate for your camera system..
NONE all functions of the camera system have
to be operated manually (as though no
CCNS4 is connected to it).
! Note: The function of giving the exposure control to the

aerial camera system (TRIG/NONE) and using the
CCNS4 system for guidance only, may be useful for
flying large scale aerial photography and when
expecting large terrain height differences. The
intervalometer of the aerial camera system should
than be used for firing the camera.
If RLS MODE is set to TRIG then the CCNS4 will
start the camera at the beginning of a line, but will
not stop it at the end of a line, nor initiate exposures.
This has to be done manually.
Exception: RMK-TOP and LMK 2000.
! Note: If RLS MODE is set to TRIG or NONE, the

CAMERA INFO page displays EXPO WPT: RC 30
and RMKT, resp.

ONLINE For film based cameras it is sometimes

EXPO recommended to release exposures in front of the
planned ones.This is necessary to avoid problems
which can result from film distortions or color
changes by Near Infra Red at the first exposures of
the film.
The number of additional exposures can be set to a
maximum of 5 which will be released automatically
when the aircraft is online before the first waypoint
is reached.
If the first waypoint is reached before the preset
number of photos could be taken, the CCNS4 leaves
the ONLINE EXPO mode and releases the camera
as planned.
FMC The forward motion compensation (FMC) value is

CTRL sent from the CCNS4 to the camera or it must be
calculated by the camera itself. FMC CTRL should
be set to the wanted mode (CCNS or 'Camera Type
e.g. RC30').
! Note: LMK-1000 need IGI’s "Internal LMK 1000

Data/GPS Interface".
! Note: RMK-TOP users have to manually switch the FMC

control ON and OFF on the TTL.
! Note: It is not possible to have the FMC CTRL and DRIFT

CTRL separately with an LMK 2000.
! Note: RC20 and RC30 have to be set to SPIRAL MODE

and 0% overlap if the FMC value from the CCNS4
shall be used.

DATA activates or deactivates the Data Annotation on Film

ANNO feature. Activation is displayed by the type of co-
ordinate system selected (WGS84 or XY-LOC).
Deactivation will be indicated by NONE.
Possible displays are:
NONE: Data Annotation is deactivated.

WGS84: Data Annotation in the WGS84 co-
ordinate system.
XY-LOC: Data Annotation in local plain co-
ordinates.
Only specific Coordinate
Transformation Modules are
implemented in the CCNS4 firmware.
The current usable Country Modules are
listed in the supplement part of the
manual.
! Note: Only if a local plain coordinate system is set in the

flight planning software then XY-LOCAL is
selectable.

5.4. SET SENSOR #2
This page will only become accessible when a sensor system is connected to the CAM2 plug
on the CCNS4 rear side.
All main functions will be the same as in SET SENSOR #1. All sensor settings can be entered
and handled separately for CAM #2.
COMMON FUNCTIONS FOR EACH SENSOR
● ONLINE START/STOP
● EXPO ADD
These settings are interconnected for SENSOR #1 and SENSOR #2. Only the last entered
value will be accepted and displayed, regardless if this value has been entered in SET
SENSOR #1/#2 or SET SYSTEM.
For settings please refer to chapter SET SENSOR #1.
! Note: Single camera operations should always be achieved with CAM 1 plug on the
CCNS4 rear side.
! Note: When operating a dual camera system set up and using the CCNS4 for guidance
only, do not forget to set the second camera system to the required settings as
well.
! Note: It is not yet possible to flight plan for two different focal lengths to be used in one
mission. It is therefore necessary to do the flight planning for the camera system
with the longer focal length (e.g. one camera with 150 mm and the other with 300
mm, flight plan in 300 mm). The camera system with the shorter focal length has
to be set to ODD or EVEN in the EXPO WPT in SET CAMERA, so that it will
take every second picture only. It is very important to distinguish between the two
different cameras.

5.5. SET MOUNT #1
MOUNT TYPE
The following mount types are supported:
GSM 3000
PAV 30
T-AS
DRIFT Determines, if the drift setting of the camera system

CTRL is done by the CCNS4. Therefore it is needed to
connect the DG to the CCNS4. If an AEROcontrol is
connected, the drift setting can also be done by the
AEROcontrol.
This is possible with the following camera mounts:
PAV 20
PAV 30
AS 3
GSM 3000
SM 2000
SM 1000 with IGIs Internal LMK 1000 Data/GPS
Interface
T-AS
Drift control has to be set manually if none of these

devices/software has been fitted, or the CTRL is
being set to OFF (indicated by the camera model).
! Note: DRIFT CONTROL is not possible with stabilized
mounts, unless they have been switched OFF.
DRIFT Determines the base on which thecalculation for the
SET camera mount is made.
Possible settings are:
TTK True track. In this case, the value is

displayed as DRIFT TTK in the bottom
right corner of the SHORT INFO display
and will be given to the mount. This will
correct the correction necessary
due to wind only.
DTK If desired track has been selected, the
CCNS4 will also include the angle in-
between the true and desired track. This
will keep the camera always parallel to
the planned flightline.

! Note: This option is only available, if DRIFT CTRL is set

to CCNS or AEROcontrol. If DRIFT CTRL is set to
MOUNT, this option is automatically fixed to
mount.
! Note: It will be necessary to check during a test flight, if
the gyro mount is fast enough. This will especially
be required, if bigger yaw rates (heading changes
due to, for example, an inexperienced pilot or wind
shear) are to be expected. Check which method
works best for the pilot by comparing the line
alignment of the exposed pictures.
! Note: DTK is not possible with the Carl Zeiss Jena,
SM2000 mount, unless it has been modified to the
FAST MODE.
DRIFT The offset of the mount can be set from –5.0 deg up
OFFS to 5.0 deg in 0.1 deg increments.
STAB If the camera is mounted in a GSM 3000 mount, the

MODE automatic stabilization should be done by the mount.
Therefor, this option has to be set to AEC/MOUNT.
In this mode, the AEROcontrol will only provide the
levelling information to the mount, while the
stabilization will be performed by the mount. It is
also possible, to let the stabilization be done by the
AEROcontrol but this method will not work as
smooth as the first one. Therefor, AEC has to be
chosen. If this option is set to mount, stabilisation
and levelling are done by the mount.
STAB Activates the mount stabilization either permanently

ACTV or only when the aircraft is online. Off deactivates
the stabilisation permanently.
! Note: The mount stabilization only works if the camera is
set to record mode. Please read the camera manual
for further information.
5.6. SET MOUNT #2
Refer to SET MOUNT #1. All main functions will be the same as in SET MOUNT #1.
All mount settings can be entered and handled separately for MOUNT #2.
! Note: AEROcontrol can only control one stabilised mount at a time.

5.7. SYSTEM TEST
The SYSTEM TEST page provides several options for the testing of the CCNS4 and the
connected camera system(s) on the ground.
EVT If an AEROcontrol, Z-Fly or Z-Xtreme is installed

and the event cable is properly connected, the
current event number is displayed here.
! Note: If an AEROcontrol is installed, a missing event
message is indicated by EVT ERR in the upper right
corner of the nav display.
EXP After entering a certain number of photos, and

TEST pushing the SEL/ENT knob, the camera system will
release the selected photos in intervals of approx. 2.5
seconds. Cabling and communication between the
CCNS4 and the camera system(s) are correct, if
everything works as mentioned above.
The number displayed in brackets is the
EXPOSURE COUNTER. The values inside the
counter must increase with each photo taken!
If necessary, the default of 10 Exposures as
maximum can be raised up to 9999 on the SYSTEM
CONFIG PAGE #1.
! Note: Make sure that EXP RLS on the SET CAMERA
page is not set to NONE.
DRIFT The drift setting mechanism of the camera system(s)

TEST can be tested by entering a certain value of drift via
the SEL/ENT knob, if the drift setting of the aerial
camera(s) is managed by the CCNS4 system. The
camera mount must reach the entered value.
! Note: This function will only work in the NAV OFF mode
(refer to EXIT at the end of this paragraph).
! Note: DRIFT TEST is not working if the GSM 3000
mount is controlled by AEROcontrol.
The FMC can be tested using the DRIFT TEST. On
the ground, the input values for DRIFT that can be
entered in increments of 1° will result in specific
values of FMC (preset by IGI). One specific value of
DRIFT has to be selected for one specific

(correlated) value of FMC.These are:
Drift +30° => FMC 0,16 rad/sec

Drift 0° => FMC 0,10 rad/sec
Drift -30° => FMC 0,04 rad/sec
STAB TEST
Gyro mount test. Enter ON and check if the gyro
mount works correctly.
ANNUNCIATOR TEST
The CDI (Course Deviation Indicator) and GSI
(Glide Slope Indicator) and TO/FROM FLAG can
be tested, if connected to the CCNS4 system.
It is possible to test the:
CDI left/centered/right
GSI up/level/down
TO/FROM TO/OFF/FROM
DEVIATION TABL
The correct input of the aircraft's deviation table can
be checked here. The first value is the compass
indication and the second the "to steer" value.
! Note: It is only possible to store one deviation table per
mission card. It will therefore be necessary to have
one mission card per aircraft, or it will be necessary
to update the mission card with the correct deviation
card, whenever aircrafts have been changed (refer to
the WinMP Manual ch. 8).
STOP Select YES with the SEL/ENT knob and press the
NAV SEL/ENT button. The CCNS4 logo will appear and
the SELECT PROJECT page will become available.
! Note: Do not exit the NAV mode until your mission has
been completed, The CCNS4 will stop to manage
the sensor(s) and will close all log files.

5.8. SYSTEM CONFIG
The SYSTEM CONFIGURATION allows to change the default values for the whole system,
meaning for example: whether an english or metric system is used, the data format of the
interconnected Directional Gyro (DG), and so forth.
! Note: List any changes that you make in the table provided in the paragraph "SET
SYSTEM DEFAULTS", of the Supplemental.
The SYSTEM CONFIG pages will become available by the menu SET SYSTEM, item SYS
CFG: yes. The data on this page should only be changed by authorized personnel.
! Note: Access this feature only in the NAV OFF mode (CCNS4 logo visible).
5.8.1. SYSTEM CONFIG #1
DWPT DISPLAY WAYPOINT will enable the CCNS4 to

display more than only the next waypoint. It will be
possible to display up to the next five waypoints on
the NAV screen. This can be useful if a several
segments have to be flown, enabling the pilot to be
"ahead of the aircraft" (in advance, expecting turns).
LINE Line size, being the thickness of the PHOTO LINE

displayed on the CCNS4 CRT(s). Changing to a
thicker line than the standard one and is intended for
the 3 inch PDU (Pilots Display Unit).
TRK Allows to set the resolution of the TRUE TRACK

(TTK) gauge from 1 deg up to 0.1 deg.
ZOOM The area displayed on the CRT(s) (to the left/right

and in front of the aircraft) can be zoomed for
different tasks, being for example a higher accuracy
that might be required when being on the line and
for comfort, when flying to, or entering an area.
There are three different zooms available, letting
you access the following scales in either nautical
miles or kilometers:
COARSE: 0,1/0,5/1,0 with factors of x1/x10/x100

MEDIUM: 0,1/0,4/0,8/1,0 with factors of
x1/x10/x100
FINE: 0,1/0,2/0,4/0,6/0,8/1,0 with factors of
x1/x10/x100
! Note: maximum value is 800 nm or km.

EXP If necessary, the maximum number of test exposures

TEST available on the SYSTEM TEST page can be raised
to higher values up to 9999.
CDU Type of monitor connected, being TFT or CRT

MODEL (Cathode Ray Tube).
! Note: This setting is valid for both CDU ports. If a CRT is
run in parallel with a TFT, the user should try and
find out which setting works better.
CDI Guidance information can also be given to a
COURSE Deviation Indicator and the sensitivity of
the instrument be set as desired using the CDI item.
It can be varied from 0.1 nm/FS to 5.0 nm/FS in
steps of 0.1 nm/FS (FS = Full Scale). This will
change the CDI from a "degree of course" into a
"distance of course" indicator, just like with an
RNAV. Default is 1 nm/FS.
GSI This item will change the sensitivity of the GSI

depending on the mode selected in the VDI-MODE.
In case of ALT, the sensitivity can be set from 100
ft/FS to 5000 ft/FS in steps of 100 ft. For the case of
DIS, the sensitivity can be set from 0.1 nm/FS to 9.9
nm/FS in steps of 0.1 nm. Default is 1000 ft/FS and
1 nm/FS resp.
GSI The GLIDE SLOPE indicator can also be used as a

MODE guidance instrument in conjunction with the CCNS4
system.
The GSI can run on two different settings. These
are:
ALT altitude mode

DIS distance mode
When ALT is set, the desired altitude for the current

flight line will be indicated.
When DIS is set, the distance to the next
waypoint/photo on the line flown will be indicated.
Set the GSI-Mode to either ALT or DIS.
ALT Allows for adjusting the division of the altitude scale

on the right side of the NAV screen from 5 ft up to
500 ft per devision. Default value is 100 ft per
division.

GS Allows the adjusting the division of the rated ground

speed scale on the left side of the NAV screen from.
The scale can be set to 2, 5, 10 and 20 kts per
division.
XTD Unit of the Cross Track Deviation in nautical miles

(nm, default) or kilometers (km).
QNH Unit used for the entry of the QNH (atmospheric

pressure) in hectopascal (hPa, default) or inches of
mercury (inHg).
OAT Unit used for the Outside Air Temperature in

degrees Celsius (°C, default) or degrees Fahrenheit
(°F), entered manually.
COMP Types of compasses that can be connected.
NONE No compass system available

ARINC407 Directional gyro according to
ARINC407 standard
USSR Type I+II Directional gyro used in
eastern type aircraft.
KVH-C100 Electronic fluxgate compass
HMR-3000 Honeywell Digital Compass
Module

DEV Deviation table has to be updated each time that

changes have been made to the aircraft´s compass
deviation card. These changes have to be entered in
the WinMP (old: ) and must then be loaded into the
airborne computer by selecting LOAD with the
select knob and pressing SEL/ENT. Resetting to
zero can be achieved by selecting CLEAR with the
SEL/ENT knob, pressing SEL/ENT. Once the
clearing has been accepted, DEV: CLEARED will
appear.
! Note: It is only possible to store one deviation card per
mission card. It is therefore necessary, either to have
one mission card per aircraft, or to update the
mission card with the correct deviation card,
whenever aircrafts have been changed (refer to the
WinMP manual ch. 8).
XCOM External Communication port. The following

equipment can be connected:
NONE
OPT 501 SA Optech Systems Inc. Model
501SA/SB
PHOTOLOG Output of the exposure file,
9600 baud, 8 data bits, NO
parity, 1 stop bit
Refer to the supplemental for additional information
POSLOG gives position information in
WGS-84 at 1 Hz
FUGRO position data for the
OMNISTAR DGPS system
GGA/VTG NMEA navigation messages
LITEMAPPER IGI laser system
Additional models can be fitted on request.
XDTA External data format of the equipment entered in

XCOM. It will be entered and displayed
automatically by the CCNS4 once the model is
entered in XCOM (see above) and can for example
be: 9600,N,8
ANNO For the DATA ANNOTATION on film for analog

cameras, the format of the position data can be
chosen from DEGREE, DEG/MIN or D/M/SEC.

SENS Usually the SENS TYPE will be detected

TYPE automatically by cable coding or serial
communication via the Digital Camera Interface
(DCI) or sensor direct.
But for special sensor systems, this coding is not
available. In this case, the sensor system must be
selected manually.
! Note: The manually selected sensor must always be
connected to camera port #1.
DCI INFO Enables the Digital Camera Interface Info which will
bring up the DCI-INFO page in the Info Mode with
information of the DCI.
AEC Enables an additional info page with information of

INFO the AEROcontrol. Helpful for the installation and
detection of critical status of the AEROcontrol
system.
DMC You can decide if the DMC shall create a new

FILE directory for each line, area, project or session (the
latter will write all data of a whole day in one file).
EXP Defines, if the mount stabilization is deactivated

STOP after an exposure stop (STAB OFF) or not.
SUN Enables the display of the actual sun angle on the

ANGLE upper left corner of the NAV screen.

GPS Set the type of GPS receiver connected to the

CCNS4 by selecting the desired one with the select
knob and pressing SEL/ENT:
Internal receivers:
● ACE III
● TIM
● SVEE SIX Trimble SV6 module
● ASH G12 ASHTECH OEM Module
External receivers:
● AEROCTRL AEROcontrol system

● NMEA
● Z-XTREME
● APPLANIX
● TNL 1000 Trimble TNL 1000
● TN 4000 Trimble TN4000 (NMEA mode, GGA,
VTG)
● Z-FLY
● ASH P12 ASHTECH P12 Receiver in Real Time
Mode
● ASH Z12 (NMEA mode, GGA, VTG).
● ASH OEM ASHTECH OEM Module
● SERC 103 SERCEL NR 103T receiver
! Note: In the case, that an AEROcontrol is connected to the

CCNS4: AEROcontrol provides position data for the
CCNS4. Because of that reason it is essential, that
GPS is set to AEROCTRL.
! Note: The setting AEROcontrol will let you access all

necessary AEROcontrol pages.
! Note: Refer to the Annotations and Settings in the
Supplemental for GPS COMMUNICATION data
formats.
GDLY A GPS system DELAY, taking into account the

handling of GPS data.
A rough average value is preset. This value can be

determined and corrected by each operator if

necessary.
RTCM Is the data rate of the source supplying the internal

SV6, ACE III or TIM GPS receiver with RTCM104
corrections. The GPS receiver will, once being
supplied with this data, operate in the DGPS mode.
SBAS Selection of the used Satellite Augmentation System

(SBAS). Refer to Ch. 12.6.2
For Europe, EGNOS should be selected.

The selection for America is WAAS.
RCI Recording interval can be set from 0.2 up to 5.0

seconds (only Z-Xtreme and Z-Fly).
FMT The DATA CARD inserted in the Z-Xtreme can be

CRD formatted from the CCNS4 (only Z-Xtreme and Z-
fly).
MEP Mid-pulse slope defines the kind of signal given by

the CCNS4 to any external GPS receiver (optional
equipment), being either:
ACT LOW: will lower the voltage on the

external event line to 0 volts
(ground the line) upon
receiving the external event
signal from the sensor.
ACT HIGH: will raise (heighten) the
voltage on the external event
line from 0 volts upon
receiving the external event
signal from the sensor.

6. INFO MODE
The INFO MODE provides information for the pilot and the camera operator/navigator.
The SHORT INFO and the NAV INFO pages may be used by the pilot and operator.
The DCI INFO page appears, if DCI INFO was enabled on the SYS CFG page #2. It displays
information which comes from the DIGITAL CAMERA INTERFACE (DCI).
The Camera INFO page is especially useful for the camera operator.
The GPS INFO page provides information on the actual status of the GPS system that is in
operation with the CCNS4.
It will be replaced by the AEROcontrol INFO pages, if an AEROcontrol has been connected.
6.1. SHORT INFO
The “SHORT INFO” page gives a brief summary of the most important data displayed in big
letters on all info pages.
LINE Currently selected line.

Positive sign meaning, that the flight line has to be
flown from the planned start point to the planned
end point.
Negative sign meaning, that the flight line has to be
flown from the planned end point to the planned
start point.
DTK Desired (planned) Track of the selected flightline.
WPT Number of the next waypoint. This number will be

updated after each exposure and waypoint,
respectively. In the lower left corner of this field, the
segment number is displayed.
REM. Number of remaining photos on the chosen flight

PHOTO line. This number will be updated after each
exposure and waypoint respectively.
TES Time up to the end of the line segment in minutes

and seconds.
DES Distance up to the end of the line segment in

nautical miles.

DRIFT Values for drift settings will automatically be

displayed according to the standards of the
● LEICA/WILD : 330° via 360° to 30°

● CARL ZEISS JENA: -30° via 0° to +30°
● ZEISS-Oberkochen: R30 via 0° to W30
Actual drift corrections are calculated by the
CCNS4 system using DG information and
the true track (TTK) of the aircraft, derived
from GPS positioning. A stable drift
computation will be available in
approximately 30 seconds following turns,
depending on the aircraft's DG.
The camera mount has to be interfaced
appropriately for automatic drift setting.
The displayed drift corrections can be used
for manual drift setting of the camera system.
ARROW The arrow indicates the relative wind direction,

coming from the left or right side of the current
flight line (in this example the wind is blowing from
the left side).
! Note: The displayed drift information is based on camera
port #1.

6.2. CAMERA INFO #1
! Note: The CCNS4 is able to run up to two camera systems, of different make and
model. Operating IGI´s camera cables, the CCNS4 will notice which kind of
camera system is connected and will give the appropriate commands for its use.
Both cameras (in the case of two being connected) have to be treated as separate
systems and all inputs have to be made for each camera system separately (except
the EXPO ADD and ONLINE DIS, see below).
6.2.1. DIGITAL CAMERAS
6.2.1.1. DIGICAM
CAM The CCNS4 will acknowledge the model of camera

system that is connected and will display it.
MOD Model, here H22
STAT The CCNS4 is able to give a report of the interfaced

camera system. If the DIGICAM is connected and
the communication is established, then OK is
displayed.
EXP# The Exposure counter will indicate the exposure

number as it is being counted by the CCNS4.
EXPO Shows the average of the exposure delay. The

DLY delay will be measured on every exposure and the
average will be taken into account for the next
release.
RLS Indicates which waypoints have been selected on the

MODE SET CAM page:
Possible announcements:

NONE Exposures will be initiated by the
camera (refer to ch. 5.3.1.1).

6.2.1.2. DMC
CAM The CCNS4 will acknowledge the model of camera

MOD Model, here Standard. Indicated by the camera.
STAT The CCNS4 is able to give the current status report

of the interfaced camera system:
SELFTEST DMC is in SELFTEST
modus.
STANDBY DMC is in STAND BY
modus.
PWRUP DMC is in POWER UP
modus.
READY DMC is ready for operation.
NO COMM No communication with the
DMC
CHK Positive: DMC self test indicates system ok.

Negative: DMC self test failed.
PFM Indicates the status of the Photo Flight Mode:
OFF Photo Flight Mode is in off

status.
BUSY Photo Flight Mode is in
change.
ON DMC has reached the Photo
Flight Mode.
RLS Indicates the DMC status for releasing exposures:
READY Camera is ready to be

released.
NOT RDY Camera is not ready.
IMG Indicates the status of the last image:
NO ERR No error
UDR EXP Underexposed picture
OVR EXP Overexposed picture
CCD ERR One of the CCD image
sensors indicates an error.
FDS ERR One of the flight data storage
units (FDS) indicates an
error.

EXPO# The Exposure counter will indicate the exposure

number as it is being counted by the camera system.
FDS Gives the amount of free space for each camera

FRE group (Panchromatic (P), Near Infrared (N) and
RGB (R)).
FDS Indicates, if the DMC should create a new directory

DIR for the image data for each line, area, project or
session (the latter will write all data of a whole day
in one directory), according to the preset in the
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION, page #2 (ch.5.8.2).
AUTO Indicates the automatic exposition has been engaged

LVAL on the SET CAMERA page.
MANUAL Indicates the manual exposition has been engaged

AVERAGE Indicates the average exposition has been engaged

The table displays separately for the panchromatic (P), the near-
infrared (N) and the RGB (C) sensor the exposition values.
The values in the MEAS column are the actual measured values
of the DMC light meter.
The column USE contains the light values used by the DMC for
exposition and include the correction values in exposure mode
'AUTO' and 'AVERAGE'.
If the EXPM is set to automatic exposition, right coloum shows

the corrections that are added to the measured values The
correction values are set manually on the SET SENSOR page.
If the EXPM is set to manual exposition, the right column shows

the average of the measured light values
If the EXPM is set to average exposition, right coloum shows

the corrections that are added to the averaged values The
correction values are set manually on the SET SENSOR page.

6.2.1.3. ULTRACAM
CAM The CCNS4 will acknowledge the type of the

connected camera system and will display it.
MOD Model, here UCDP9C4. Will be sent from the

camera.
RLS Indication of the release status of the ULTRACAM:

STAT
NOT RDY ULTRACAM is not ready for the
release of an exposure.
READY ULTRACAM is ready for the release
of an exposure.
ERR STAT Error status:
NO ERR ULTRACAM indicates no error.
WARN ULTRACAM signals a warning flag.
FAIL ULTRACAM signals a fail condition.
! Note: On warn or fail, please check the control screen of
the ULTRACAM.
IMG Status of the last taken image:
STAT
OK Images are ok.
# WARN A warning was given for image #.
E.g. ‘210 WARN’ means a warning for
image no. 210.

number as it is being counted by the camera system.

release.

MODE SET CAM page.

NONE Exposures will be initiated by the
camera (refer to 5.3.1.3).

6.2.1.4. DIMAC
CAM The CCNS4 will acknowledge the type of the

connected camera system and will display it.
MOD Model, here Config_A Sent from the camera.
STAT Gives the current status report of the interfaced

camera system, being either FAIL or READY.

number as it is being counted by the CCNS4.

release.

CCNS4 (ALL), or the connected camera system
with the conventional method (NONE), initiates
exposures.
The function of giving the exposure control to the
aerial camera system (NONE) and using the CCNS4

NONE All functions of the camera system have
to be operated manually (as though no
CCNS4 was connected to it).

6.2.1.5. GEOSYSTEM 3-DAS-1
SENS The CCNS4 is set to the displayed sensor system

and will communicate with the sensor via the
defined protocol.
RLS Status of the release mode:

MODE
NONE The 3-DAS-1 will not be triggered by
the CCNS4 at the first and last waypoint
of a flight line.
TRIGGER The 3-DAS-1 will be started by the

CCNS4 at the first waypoint and stopped
at the last waypoint of a flight line.
SENS Status of the 3-DAS-1:

STAT
STBY The 3-DAS-1 is ready for triggering.
RUN 3-DAS-1 is in the run modus and

collects data.

6.2.1.6. FLIR THERMACAM
SENS The CCNS4 is set to the displayed sensor system

and will communicate with the sensor via the
defined protocol.
RLS Status of the release mode:

MODE
NONE The THERMCAM will not be triggered
by the CCNS4 at the first and last
waypoint of a flight line.
TRIGGER The THERMCAM will be started by the

CCNS4 at the first waypoint and stopped
at the last waypoint of a flight line.
SENS Status of the THERMCAM:

STAT
STBY The THERMCAM is ready for
triggering.
RUN THERMCAM is in the run modus and

collects data.

6.2.2. FILM BASED CAMERA
CAMERA The CCNS4 will acknowledge the model of camera

MODE This is a reminder for the camera operator to set the

RC 30 to SPIRAL MODE and the RMK TOP to
SINGLE MODE.
STATUS The CCNS4 is able to give the current status report

of the interfaced camera system, when a LMK
2000/3000 (LMK 1000 with the Internal Data/GPS
Interface), a RC-30 or a RMKT is connected.
EXPO# The Exposure counter will indicate the exposure

number as it is being counted by the camera system
(after the first exposure), when a LMK 2000/3000
(LMK 1000 with the Internal Data/GPS Interface) or
an RC-30 is connected.
The numbering will be done automatically by the
CCNS4. CCNS4 numbers will however differ from
the exposure counter, if any other model of camera
than the ones above is interfaced.
FOCAL The focal length of the used lens cone given in mm.
SCALE The reproduction scale resulting from the used focal

length and flight height.

release.


MODE SET CAM page:
ALL Exposures will be initiated

by the CCNS4 at all
waypoints.
EVEN Exposures will be initiated
by the CCNS4 at all even
waypoints.
ODD Exposures will be initiated
by the CCNS4 at all odd
waypoints
RC30/RMKT EXP RLS has been set to
TRIG or NONE on SET
CAM page, exposures will
be initiated by the camera
(refer to ch. 5.3.2).
FMC Indicates if the FMC is done by the CCNS4 or by

CTRL the camera, as chosen in the CAMERA SETUP
(ch.5.3.2).
DRIFT Indicates if the Drift Control is done by the CCNS4

CTRL or by the Camera, as chosen on the SET MOUNT
page (ch.5.3.2).
DATA Shows if the Data Annotation has been enabled in

ANNO the CAMERA SETUP and which format has been
chosen.

6.3. CAMERA INFO #2
Refer to SET CAMERA #1.

All main functions will be the same as in CAMERA #1.
All camera settings can be entered and handled separately for CAM #2.
Exceptions are:
ONLINE DIS and EXPO ADD
These settings are interconnected for CAM #1 and CAM #2.

Only the last entered value will be accepted and displayed, regardless if this value has been
entered in SET CAMERA #1 or #2, and will be used for both cameras.
! Note: This page will only become accessible when a camera system is connected to
camera jack #2 on the CCNS4 airborne computer.
6.4. DCI INFO
This page is only available, when a digital camera is connected via the DIGITAL CAMERA
INTERFACE (DCI) and DCI INFO has been enabled on the SYS CONFIG page #1.
! Note: This page is mainly used for service purpose.
MOD Type of the camera
REV Revision
COMM Version of the communication protocol
CONF Status of the DCI configuration
CAMERA:
MFG DCI version for camera manufacturer (here

Vexcel/Microsoft)
MOD DCI version for the camera Model (here UltraCam)
IDNT The ident for the connected camera model
COMM The version of the protocol for communication
between the camera and the DCI
MOUNT:
MOD DCI version for camera mount (here GSM 3000)

6.5. NAV INFO
The NAV INFO page displays navigation information in more detail than the SHORT INFO
page.
POS Actual position of the aircraft in degrees and

minutes Lat/Lon (WGS84).
WPT Position of the next waypoint, e.g. Photo.
TTW Time up to the next waypoint in hours, minutes and

seconds.
DTK Desired track in degrees. Information taken from the

mission planning and the chosen flight line.
DALT Desired altitude in feet taken from the mission

planning and the chosen flight line.
TSL Time up to the start of the line in minutes.
DSL Distance up to the start of the line in nautical miles.
BSL Bearing up to the start of the line in degrees.
TEL Time up to the end of the line in minutes.
DEL Distance up to the end of the line in nautical miles.
BEL Bearing up to the end of the line in degrees.

6.6. GPS INFO
! Note: This page is associated with the connected GPS receiver. So not all the items
listed below will be available but only those relevant for your model. The GPS
sensor used is displayed on the bottom line of the GPS INFO page, as it was
specified in the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION page #3.
POS Actual position in Lat/Lon (WGS84)
G Position is based on GPS measurements

only
D Position is based on differential
corrected measurements
(SBAS, Omnistar....)
ALT Actual GPS altitude in feet
TTK True Track in degrees
GS Ground speed in knots
PDOP Position Dilution of Precision, a value representing

the quality of the GPS positioning calculation.
! Note: The PDOP should be equal to or less than 5 for
aerial survey flight mission guidance.
SAT Number of currently received satellites; 3 Satellites
allow only a 2D (2-dimensional) signal, while 4 is
the minimum required for a 3D signal.
MEM Memory space left on the data card in KB

(Z-Xtreme and Z-Fly only).
EVT Counts the number of event replies from the GPS

receiver (Z-Xtreme and Z-Fly only).
RCVR Model of the connected GPS receiver according to

the presets made on the SYS CFG page #3.
STAT Status of the navigation message from the GPS

receiver:
NO COM No communication with the

GPS receiver
NO DATA No valid data from the GPS
receiver
NAV VALID Correct navigation data

6.7. AEC INFO #1
The AEC INFO pages will replace the GPS INFO page, if an AEROcontrol is connected to
the CCNS4.
POS Actual position in Lat/Lon (WGS84)
G Position is based on GPS measurements

only
D Position is based on differential
corrected measurements
(SBAS/Omnistar....)
ALT Actual GPS altitude in feet
TTK True Track in degrees
PITCH IMU pitch angle in degrees
ROLL IMU roll angle in degrees
YAW IMU yaw angle in degrees
GS Ground speed in knots
MODE The AEROcontrol mode is displayed in the

AEROcontrol info page in two lines.
The upper line displays the AEROcontrol mode and
the lower line gives details for an error condition.
There is also an overall status displayed at bottom of
the page.
AEROcontrol operation modes:
IDLE System on stand by.
INITIAL Initialization process of the system

(automatic) following the start command.
ALIGN Static Alignment of the IMU. This

process takes two minutes.
NORMAL Normal operation of the

AEROcontrol system, meaning IMU
and GPS function ok.
UNAUGMNT This can happen automatically in

sharp turns (large bank angle) and

enables the system to keep a high

accuracy in periods of very poor
GPS. Longer illumination of
UNAUGMNT most probably
indicates a GPS failure.
SYS ERR System Error.
! Note: THE FLIGHT SHOULD BE

CANCELED AT ONCE!
Check the Error Conditions Line for
possible errors.
AEROcontrol Error Conditions:
SYS OK System o.k., no error.
CARD ERR AEROcontrol data card

error.
FILE ERR Initialization File error.
IMU FAIL IMU failure
CARD CHG AEROcontrol data card

change. The system
recognizes that the
AEROcontrol Data card has
been removed.
CRD FULL AEROcontrol data card full.

Stop the mission and land to
transfer the data to a PC.
! Note: Delete those files that have already been
transferred to the PC and checked for
integrity to make sure that the whole
space on the Card is available for the
next mission.
PCM ERR PCMCIA interface error.
GPS FAIL The GPS receiver does fail to

provide information.
DTA FAIL Software error.

MEM Memory space left on the AEROcontrol data card in

MB and remaining storage time.
EVT Counts the number of event replies from the

AEROcontrol.
STAT NO COM No communication with the

GPS receiver
NO DATA No valid data from the GPS
receiver
NAV VALID Correct navigation data from
the GPS receiver
6.8. AEC INFO #2
The contents of this page are not necessary for regular use. In the case of problems with the
AEROcontrol or CCNS, the IGI support may ask the customer to read out some information
on this page to ease the troubleshooting.
In the initial mode the different pages changes every 10 seconds. By the first push of
SEL/ENT the mode change to single page mode. The actual page will stay and a further push
of the SEL/ENT knob call the next page

7. GUIDANCE INFORMATION
All functions of the CCNS4 system can be accessed with the knobs and buttons on each
Command and Display Unit. The standard Display Unit is the "Command & Display Unit"
(CDU), which has a 5-inch TFT display. 9” diagonal is optionally available. It is possible to
operate two Display Units in parallel, e.g. one unit for the pilot and the other one for the
sensor operator.
The display screen is divided in two parts. The left 2/3rds of the display is for guidance
information and the right 1/3rd of the display is for management functions.
The left part of the display offers the graphic flight information. An aircraft symbol can be
seen in the lower central part. The display is an "on top view". The dashed line in front of the
aircraft symbol indicates the current flight direction (true course).
The solid line represents the planned line which has to be flown. The pilot has to bring the
dashed line on top of the solid line, in order to track the planned terrestrial line. The principle
is 'follow the line', similar to a standard VOR´s CDI deflection presentation.
There are three possible symbols on the planned flight lines (also refer to the Supplemental,
BASELENGTH vs. MARKERDIST):
A circle represents the marker- or interception point. This symbol is an

aim point and will help the pilot to have the aircraft completely 'stabilized
and on the line' before the first photo is taken. The distance between the
marker point (circle) and the first photo can be chosen at leisure on the
SET SYSTEM page of the SETUP MODE (ch. 5.2).
A big square represents the next photo or waypoint.

A small square represents the photo after the next (up to 5), refer to ch.
5.8.2, paragraph SYSTEM SETUP, DWPT in the SYS CFG MENU.
The quadrangle on the upper left displays the following information:

Number of Satellites (left, here 09) informs you about the number of
satellites that are currently being received by the GPS receiver.
GPS QUALITY INDICATOR (right, CCNS4 only) is the PDOP value

"Position Dilution Of Precision" given by the GPS receiver and stands for
the accuracy of the GPS position that is currently being achieved. This
value will vary with the number of satellites that are being received and
their constellation. Values may vary between 1 - 99, where 1 is the best
achievable value.
AEROcontrol Standard Deviation (right, AEROcontrol only) indicates the

position accuracy (RMS) of the current AEROcontrol positions, by
displaying the meter value (here 2 meters).
1 - 10 meters in meters
11 - 95 meters in 5-meter increments
The upper central part of the screen contains MAGNETIC HEADING

information in degrees (here 002°). The information is supplied by the
directional gyro of the aircraft. If there is no DG or not connected, then
TRUE TRACK from the GPS will be displayed.
The TRUE TRACK in degrees (here 360°) sits on top of the dashed line
(below the DG information).
The sliding triangle on the right scale indicates the PLANNED

ALTITUDE. The thin frame and the opposite triangle indicates the
CURRENT ALTITUDE in feet fixed in the WinMP mission planning.
A sliding scale similar to the altitude scale can be seen on the left side of
the display. This scale has the fixed dimension of 2 nm. The left triangle
on the bottom end of the scale indicates the position at which the camera
will be fired by the CCNS4. The moving triangle on the right indicates the
approaching photo point (waypoint). The triangle will start to move down
the scale, whenever a photo point is within 2 nm (in front) of the airplane.
The camera will be fired at the moment when both triangles touch each
other.
! Note: The moving triangle will not start at the top of the scale, but at the corresponding
distance, if the base length between photos is less than 2 nm. An arrow will
appear at the top end of the scale, if the distance to the next photo is larger than 2
nm.

The axis perpendicular to the aircraft symbol represents the area that can
be monitored by the system to the left and right of the plane. This area can
be zoomed from COARSE, MEDIUM to FINE in nautical miles or
kilometers (refer to ch. 5.8.1, paragraph ZOOM), by pushing the ZOOM
IN or OUT knobs.
here are two 'blocks' to the left and right of the aircraft symbol. These
blocks define the gap-limit. The pilot has to keep the line that has to be
flown (the a/c), between these two blocks, otherwise no photos are taken.
! Note: If AUTOMATIC has been set on the SET SYSTEM page, the GAP value for the
Gap-Limit entered during the mission planning with WinMP will be used.
The CAMERA symbol appears in the upper right corner of the guidance
display, once the aircraft is within the planned Gap-Limit, and the time to
the next photo has reached the online start range.
A TO/FROM flag can be seen in front of, or behind the aircraft, depending
on the location of the waypoint.
! Note: In order to take photos, the TO/FROM flag must be in the TO position. The
aircraft will have to be turned and a new approach will become necessary, if the
flag should indicate a FROM. If the shot is to be skipped at this time, a new photo
can be selected by pressing SEL/ENT and turning the SEL/ENT button. The
selected position then has to be confirmed by pressing SEL/ENT again. The
display will now bring you to the next photo. This feature will only be available
on the SHORT INFO page.

The remaining numeric indicators on the two lower lines of the CCNS4
guidance info, display the following information:
MKR
Magnetic bearing and distance to the marker point in degrees/nm. This
helps to find the beginning of the line.
DIS
Distance to the next waypoint (photo) in nm..
XTD
Cross track deviation in nautical miles (nm) or kilometers (km) (here: 0.00
nm).The arrow to the left or the right of the XTD indicates the direction in
which the pilot has to steer for an optimal 180 degrees turn.
ALTITUDE
depending on the SETUP (SET SYSTEM page of the SETUP MODE)
(here 6620 ft):
ALTG GPS altitude in feet

ALTM Mean sea level altitude
ALTB Barometric altitude in feet
GS Actual ground speed in knots (here 146 knots)

7.1. RATED GROUND SPEED AND TRIGGER MODE
Spezial sensors like digital cameras or line scanner needs an optimized ground speed to get
best quality of the scanned data. Therefore an optional scale for optimized speed is selectable
on the SET SYSTEM page instead of the default distance scale.
!NOTE: Detailed information of the availiable options are described in the SET SYSTEM
chapter.
The sliding triangle on the right scale indicates the CURRENT GROUND SPEED. The thin
frame and the opposite triangle indicates the RATED GROUND SPEED in knots.
The triangle on the planned line shows the start of the sensor leg and the TRG icon in the
upper top of the NAV screen indicates a sensor who is set to RLS MODE TRIGGER.
7.2. ADDITIONAL STATUS INDICATIONS
7.2.1. TOP LEFT CORNER
ALTITUDE HOLD
will appear when the GPS receiver operates in the 2D-Mode (only three
satellites are available) and no input of a pressure altitude sensor is
available.

DEAD RECKONING
will appear 3 seconds after a positioning information failure of the GPS
sensor. The next photos on the flight line may be taken, if the aircraft is
kept straight and level.
! Note: The CCNS4 guidance info will only be based on DG information and the last
computed ground speed when being operated under DR conditions.
NAV OFF
will appear if not enough navigation information is being received by the
GPS receiver and AEROcontrol, resp. (also 15 seconds after the Dead
Reckoning symbol appeared).
DGPS
appears, when the GPS receiver is being operated under Differential GPS
conditions (also refer to the Supplemental, paragraph DGPS WITH THE
INTERNAL GPS receiver).
BANK (CCNS4 AEROcontrol ONLY)

will light up when the bank angle of the aircraft exceeds 15°, indicating
that a loss of satellites is now imminent.
SUN ANGLE
Actual angle of the sun. This feature has to be enabled on SYSCFG #1
page (ch. 5.8.1).
7.2.2. BOTTOM LEFT CORNER

FMC WARN
will light up when the FMC control of the camera is to slow to compensate
for the forward motion of the aircraft.
This can happen in the case that the aircraft is to low or to fast, or a
combination of both speed and altitude AGL. The pilot must then decrease
the aircraft's speed to achieve a velocity-to-height ratio of less than 0,3.
Another reason could be a wrong ground level entered in the WinMP
mission planning (check scale), or faulty GPS readings.
ON LINE
will be lit when being within the ONLINE distance of a line.
CYC WARN
Camera cycle warning will be lit when the time available between the just
taken photo and the next photo position is less than the time chosen on the
SET SENSOR page (ch. 5.3), which means that there is not enough time
for the camera to get ready for the next exposure.
EXP 99

will light up when the storage capacity left on the CCNS4 mission card is
less than 100 exposures and will count down the number remaining.
NO SAVE
If there is a fault on writing data to the CCNS4 mission card, this icon is
displayed.
RECORDING TIME
If the recording time of the AEROcontrol drops below 30 minutes, the
remaining minutes are displayed.
7.3. SENSOR/CAMERA STATUS SYMBOLS
7.3.1. CCNS4 CONTROLLED EXPOSURE RELEASE

EXPO WPT in the SETUP MODE (ch. 5.3, SET SENSOR) has to be set to ALL, ODD or
EVEN.
The CCNS4 will display the current camera status of each camera in a rectangular box in the
upper right corner of the display. It will only appear when the system is online. It will be lit
when the camera is ready, will start to blink when the exposure signal is given. It will
continue to blink until the CCNS4 receives the feedback signal from the camera.
! Note: Something is wrong with the feedback signal of the camera if the camera symbol
should continue to blink.
CAMERA #1
will be fired at the next photo point
CAMERA #2
will be fired at the next photo point
CAMERA #1 and CAMERA #2

Both cameras will be fired simultaneously at the next photo point
IDLE
cameras are on "stand by". This can happen, when a waypoint is reached
which does not require an exposure, such as every second waypoint when
flying a mission with ODD or EVEN only.

TRIGGER MODE
When RLS MODE on the SET SENSOR page has been set to TRIG
(ch. 5.3.2), the CCNS4 will display on the NAV screen only triangles for
the start and the end waypoint of the selected line or each line segment if
the line is splitted.
In case of a Sensor of the type RC10/20/30 or RMK A a single exposure

release pulse will given to start the exposure sequence. The sequence must
be stopped manually with the camera controls.
If the sensor is of type LMK1000/2000 or RMK TOP the CCNS stop also
at the end of the line the camera exposure sequence automatically.
Sensors of type JAS, 3-DAS-1, THERMCAM are started and stopped

automatically if TRIGGER is selected as RLS MODE.
7.3.2. EXPOSURE RELEASE DONE BY THE CAMERA

When RLS MODE on the SET SENSOR page has been set to NONE the
CCNS4 will give instruction that the exposure release has to be done by
camera intervalometer. This is to assure proper functioning of the camera.
7.3.3. ADDITIONAL SENSOR/CAMERA INDICATIONS
Below the camera status symbol:
EXPO STOP
appears, when the EXPOSURE STOP MODE has been engaged, when the
SEL/ENT button has been pressed in the SHORT INFO mode.
STAB OFF
Indicates, that the automatic mount stabilization has been disabled.
FAILURE
Failure message from the camera, depending of the camera type. Please
refer to the manual of the camera.
WARNING
Warning message from the camera, depending of the camera type. Please
refer to the manual of the camera.
UNDREXP
Indicates, that the last taken picture has been underexposed.

OVEREXP
Indicates, that the last taken picture has been overexposed.
NO PFM
Indicates that the DMC is not in the PHOTO FLIGHT MODE.
EVT ERROR
Indicates missing event messages while an AEROcontrol is installed.
Please check the cabling of the AEROcontrol. Is the event cable connected
to the event port according to the camera?
Instead of the camera status symbol:
ALL/REMAINING WAYPOINTS
After finishing of a line, in the upper right corner of the screen appears an
indicator which shows, if all the planned photos have been taken or if
there are still photos remaining on this line.

8. MANAGE EXPOSURES
It might become necessary to stop taking pictures during a photo mission, due to clouds,
shadows, or other view limiting phenomena. For this reason the EXPOSURE STOP function
has been implemented into the CCNS4 system.
The EXPOSURE STOP function can be used for selecting individual photos of the current
flight line, or to start exposures of a specific line at a predetermined photo/WPT (only in
SHORT INFO).
8.1. EXPOSURE STOP
The next photo(s) will not be taken, no trigger command will be given to the aerial camera or
any other sensor system(s). This can be useful, if clouds or any other phenomena disturbing
visibility should appear.
When on a flight line, enter the SHORT INFO page and press SEL/ENT once. The
EXPOSURE STOP is now activated. To deactivate press SEL/ENT again.
An active EXPO STOP will be displayed in the following way:
EXPO STOP sign in the upper right of the display,
CROSS sign on the square photo symbol,

WPT is marked by bold bars.

The EXPOSURE STOP function can be cancelled, and thus the exposing reinitiated, by
pressing the SEL/ENT knob again .
Photos that have not been taken during the EXPOSURE STOP function (at least one camera
must be connected) will be registered. A REM symbol will appear in the SELECT LINE page
of the SELECT MODE on each flight line where exposures remain to be taken. Next time the
flight is selected, the flight lines that contain remaining photos can be selected and the system
will only take the remaining photos, or a certain number in front of, or behind the desired
photo points, if entered appropriately on the SET SENSOR page (ch. 5.3, ADD EXP).
Guidance information will be given directly to the remaining photos.
8.2. SELECTING SPECIFIC WPTS
The SELECTING WPT function can be used on a mission for dividing a long flight line or
block into several parts, what might become necessary due to adverse weather conditions or
management tasks.
Therefore, the CCNS4 system has to be set to the SHORT INFO page in the INFO MODE.
After pressing the red SEL/ENT knob, the box with the WPT number on the SHORT INFO
page will be marked with thick lines. The desired photo position can be selected by turning
the SEL/ENT knob and confirmed by pressing SEL/ENT. The moving photo (WPT) number
can be seen on the screen while turning the SEL/ENT knob.
The TO/FROM flag will display the next photo (WPT) in front of or behind the aircraft.

9. MANAGE SENSOR LEGS

It might become necessary to stop a leg of a sensor mission, due to clouds, shadows, or other
reasons. For that the TRIGGER STOP function has been implemented into the CCNS4
system.
The TRIGGER STOP function can be used for selecting individual sensor bases of the current
flight line, or to start the sensor leg of a specific line at a predetermined BASE WPT (only in
SHORT INFO).
9.1. TRIGGER STOP
When on a flight line, enter the SHORT INFO page and press SEL/ENT once. The TRIGGER
STOP is now activated.
To deactivate press SEL/ENT again.
An active TRIGGER STOP will be displayed in the following way:
TRG STOP sign in the upper right of the display
CROSS not active BASE WPT symbol

WPT
If the TRIGGER STOP function is cancelled, the sensor will started again on the next BASE
WPT. This is indicated throw a start triangle on the planned flight line.

Sensor base that have not been taken during the TRIGGER STOP function will be registered.
A REM symbol will appear in the SELECT LINE page of the SELECT MODE on each flight
line where sensor base remain to be taken. Next time the flight is selected, the flight lines that
contain remaining sensor bases can be selected and the system will only take the remaining
sensor bases, or a certain number in front of, or behind the desired BASE WPTs, if entered
appropriately on the SET SENSOR page. Guidance information will be given directly to the
remaining sensor bases.
9.2. SELECTING SPECIFIC SENSOR BASE
The SELECTING WPT function can be used on a mission for dividing a long flight line or
block into several parts, what might become necessary due to adverse weather conditions or
management tasks.
Therefore, the CCNS4 system has to be set to the SHORT INFO page in the INFO MODE.
After pressing the red SEL/ENT knob, the box with the BASE WPT number on the SHORT
INFO page will be marked with thick lines. The desired start position of the sensor can be
selected by turning the SEL/ENT knob and confirmed by pressing SEL/ENT. The moving
start position of the next base can be seen on the screen while turning the SEL/ENT knob.
The TO/FROM flag will display if the next BASE WPT is in front of or behind the aircraft.

10.LOG FILES
The CCNS4 airborne computer is able to register data whenever a photo is taken or being
initiated. This data will be stored, when
• the feedback signal (at the instant of exposure) is given by the aerial camera, or
• if a camera simulator plug has been installed (available at IGI) at the moment when
the CCNS4 gives the fire command.
This plug has to be used, when a video system or scanner with no feed back signal is being
used, refer to the table "Functions of the Universal Camera Interface" in the Supplemental of
this manual.
Hint: The CCNS4 system is also useful for scanner flights and video missions. It will be
useful for positioning the aircraft on the planned track and for post flight
processing in the office, including position checks, by using the following
method:
Enter a fixed base in the Mission planning, being for e.g. 0.5 km or 1.0 km or a
corresponding value in nautical miles, enabling the system to record its position
every 0,5 or 1,0 km, or any other value depending on the previously set entry. The
CCNS4 system will simulate the firing of a camera at the preprogrammed
positions, including position recording.
Any file name consists of the current date (month and day) and the current identifier (both to
be set in SETUP MODE).
Example: Power on, on May 16th, Identifier : AB12

Exposure file name: 0516AB12.EXP
! Note: All log files are stored on the CCNS4 MISSION CARD in the folder
'MISSION.LOG'.
! Note: The CCNS4 system will log the release positions in the exposure file, in the case
that the feed back signal of the aerial sensor should fail. These positions are
marked by the exposure no. 09999 for CAM1 port or 19999 for CAM2 port.
! Note: All empty files from previous flights will be deleted on each CCNS4 power up.

10.1.EXPOSURE FILES
Generally, the CCNS4 airborne computer will look for all already existing exposure files of
that current day, when it is being switched ON. Should no file with that current date (and
therefore current identifier) be found, a new file is created. Should a file exist, the system
appends any new data to this file.
All exposure file data are stored on the CCNS4 mission card (PC-card) in the
‘MISSION.LOG’ subfolder and will have to be transferred to the office based computer, if
any additional computations, drawings (photo index) etc. are to be made.
10.1.1.STANDARD EXPOSURE FILE

The file name consists of the current date (month and day) and the current identifier (both to
be set in SETUP MODE / SET SYSTEM) with the extension 'EXP'
Example of an STANDARD EXPOSURE FILE (0307-IGI.EXP):

00000, 920307, 121328, HESSEN92, 10259FRA, 01, 001, N50.165361, E008.341389, 13966 G 090
00001, 920307, 121339, HESSEN92, 10259FRA, 01, 002, N50.165216, E008.355447, 13968 G 090
00002, 920307, 121351, HESSEN92, 10259FRA, 01, 003, N50.164771, E008.369617, 13944 G 090
00003, 920307, 121401, HESSEN92, 10259FRA, 01, 004, N50.164453, E008.383506, 13952 G 091
00004, 920307, 122333, HESSEN92, 10259FRA, 10, 037, N50.005202, E008.845053, 13174 G 001
00005, 920307, 122342, HESSEN92, 10259FRA, 10, 036, N50.005099, E008.831166, 13132 G 002
00006, 920307, 122354, HESSEN92, 10259FRA, 10, 035, N50.005208, E008.817297, 13111 G 001
00007, 920307, 122405, HESSEN92, 10259FRA, 10, 034, N50.005354, E008.803288, 13176 G 360
00008, 920307, 122417, HESSEN92, 10259FRA, 10, 033, N50.005398, E008.789323, 13247 G 005
00009, 920307, 122428, HESSEN92, 10259FRA, 10, 032, N50.005389, E008.775531, 13263 G 002
00010, 920307, 122440, HESSEN92, 10259FRA, 10, 031, N50.005297, E008.761519, 13263 G 002
A B C D E F G H I J K L
A = CCNS4 exposure number (5 characters)

The first character indicates the CAM port:
0 for Cam 1
1 for Cam 2
B = Date of exposure [YYMMDD] (6 characters)
C = Time of exposure [HHMMSS] (6 characters)
D = Project (8 characters)
E = Area (8 characters)
F = Flight line (2 characters)
G = Waypoint (Photo) number (3 characters)
H = Latitude (WGS84) [degree] (10characters)
I = Longitude (WGS84) [degree] (11characters)
J = Altitude [ft] (5 characters)
K = GPS type (G = GPS, D =DGPS) (1 character)
L = Ground track of aircraft [deg] (3 characters)

10.1.2.EXTENDED EXPOSURE FILE

An extended exposure file (*.XPS) is created if the number of a flight line exceeds 99. For the
rest it has the same structure as an STANDARD EXPOSURE FILE.
be set in SETUP MODE / SET SYSTEM) with the extension 'XPS'
Example of an EXTENDED EXPOSURE FILE (0807-IGI.XPS
00001, 050807, 112328, TANN_NW1, MITTEN_A, 101, 001, N52.175361, E007.941301, 04966 G 180
00005, 050807, 112317, TANN_NW1, MITTEN_A, 101, 006, N52.172337 E007.941325, 04967 G 180
10.2.OTHER LOG FILES
Also created by CCNS4 are some special log files depending on the connected hardware.
10.2.1. EXTERNAL SENSOR FILES

be set in SETUP MODE / SET SYSTEM) with the extension 'XS1' or 'XS2'
External Sensor Files are created for each CCNS4 CAM port. The file with the extension XS1
belongs to CAM1 port, XS2 to CAM2 port.
Depending on the connected sensor different identifier seperate the sensor information.
The files are used in the AEROoffice program for synchronize AEROcontrol data and create
information for Aerotriangulation programs.

10.2.1.1.DMC EXTERNAL SENSOR FILE

The files have the following structure:
Identifier: ONLINE
Format: Identifier Online, Version XS-Format, Project Name, Area Name, Line No., Camera Model, Camera
Ident, FDS Image Directory Name (PAN) , FDS Image Directory Name (NIR) , FDS Image Directory Name
(RGB)
Identifier : EVENT
Format: Identifier Event, Image No., Segment Nr., WPT No., Image Status, Camera Status, Image Time (GPS
Week Seconds), Latitude (WGS84), Longitude (WGS84), Height (WGS84), Ground Level, True Track,
Magnetic Heading, Magnetic Variation, Data Source Ident
Identifier : INFO
Format: Idendifier Info, Data
Identifier : OFFLINE
Example:
INFO,DCI-DMC Version 1.6.7031

ONLINE,1.0,EXP,ORTHO,001,DMC,STANDARD,EXP_ORTHO_001\V01,EXP_ORTHO_001\V02,EXP_ORTHO_001\V03
EVENT,0001,001,001,NO ERR,3211,211584.200000,50.823759,7.685120,3658,0,90.0,87.5,0.0,C
EVENT,0002,001,002,NO ERR,3211,211597.300000,50.823759,7.728206,4020,0,90.0,87.5,0.0,C
EVENT,0003,001,003,NO ERR,3211,211610.400000,50.823759,7.769856,4383,0,90.0,87.5,0.0,C
OFFLINE
INFO,DMC-ERROR,2,33522583,0000342555,33522583,0000342590

10.2.1.2.ULTRACAM EXTERNAL SENSOR FILE

The files have the following structure:
Identifier: ONLINE
Format:
Identifier Online, Version XS-Format, Project Name, Area Name, Line No., Camera Model, Camera Ident,
GUID
Identifier: EVENT
Format:
Identifier Event, Image No., Segment Nr., WPT No., Image Status, Camera Status, Image Time (GPS Week
Seconds), Latitude (WGS84), Longitude (WGS84), Height (WGS84), Ground Level, True Track, Magnetic
Heading, Magnetic Variation, Data Source Ident
Identifier: TCORR
Format:
Identifier Time Correction, Image No., Time (sec)
Identifier: OFFLINE
Example:
ONLINE,1.0,EXAMP,BELGIUM ,001,ULTRACAM,STANDARD,703453F8-2840-4925-888C-05A01792253C
EVENT,0001,001,001,NO ERR,3211,211584.200000,50.823759,7.685120,3658,0,90.0,87.5,0.0,C
TCORR,0001,0.00130
EVENT,0002,001,002,NO ERR,3211,211597.300000,50.823759,7.728206,4020,0,90.0,87.5,0.0,C
TCORR,0002,0.00125
EVENT,0003,001,003,NO ERR,3211,211610.400000,50.823759,7.769856,4383,0,90.0,87.5,0.0,C
TCORR,0003,0.00115
OFFLINE

10.2.2.EVENT FILES
The Event Files contains event data delivered from the Z-Xtreme/Z-fly GPS receiver.
be set in SETUP MODE / SET SYSTEM) with the extension 'EVT'.
The data are organized in blocks. Each block started with an header followed by event data
and ended with the block end mark.
The structure is:
Header *Project name space Area name space Line no. space Sequment no
Event Time space exposure no space Waypoint no
Block End *Offline
Example:
*HILCHENB TESTAREA 005 001

10:42:51.9031258 00030 001
10:42:55.9010498 00031 002
10:42:59.8989723 00032 003
10:43:03.8968958 00033 004
10:43:07.8948243 00034 005
*Offline
*HILCHENB TESTAREA 006 001
10:48:21.7031258 00035 005
10:48:25.7010498 00036 004
10:48:29.6989723 00037 003
10:48:33.6968958 00038 002
10:48:37.6948243 00039 001
*Offline

10.2.3.DMC ERROR FILES

The files contains error data delivered by the DMC and can be used for checking the DMC on
an error status.
be set in SETUP MODE / SET SYSTEM) with the extension 'ER1' for the first sensor port
and 'ER2' for the second port.
The data are in the original output format of the DMC.

For error decoding send the file to your SG&I Earth Imaging Solution Center
Example:
Aerr 2,50561008,0002915255,50561012,0002915345;
Aerr 2,50561016,0002915350,50593762,0002915755;
Aerr 2,50561008,0002925495,50561012,0002925580;
Aerr 2,50561016,0002925585,50593762,0002925995;
Aerr 2,50561008,0002945565,50561012,0002945675;
Aerr 2,50561016,0002945680,50593762,0002946095;
Aerr 2,50561008,0002970765,50561012,0002970875;
Aerr 2,50561016,0002970880,50593762,0002971295;
Aerr 2,50561008,0002980815,50561012,0002980925;
Aerr 2,50561016,0002980930,50593762,0002981345;
Aerr 2,50626544,0002923785,50626548,0002923875;
Aerr 2,50626552,0002923880,50659298,0002924300;
Aerr 2,50626544,0002933830,50626548,0002933935;
Aerr 2,50626552,0002933940,50659298,0002934360;
Aerr 2,50626544,0002954040,50626548,0002954135;
Aerr 2,50626552,0002954140,50659298,0002954560;
Aerr 2,50626544,0002969045,50626548,0002969155;
Aerr 2,50626552,0002969160,50659298,0002969585;
Aerr 2,50626544,0002984085,50626548,0002984190;
Aerr 2,50626552,0002984195,50659298,0002984620;

11.CHECKLIST
11.1.PREFLIGHT
• Are all WinMP plots available for the mission(s) which is/are to be flown?
• Insert the data card into the CCNS4 computer and switch the system ON.
• (AEROcontrol ONLY) Select SET SYSTEM, enter START at item AECTRL.
• Enter the SELECT MODE using the MODE button.
• Check if there is enough space on the data card for the number of pictures intended to
be taken during your mission on the data card/PC-card (bottom of the page).
• Enter the SETUP MODE by using the MODE button and step to the SET SYSTEM
page using the PAGE button. Check, if all parameter settings have the necessary
values for the mission to be flown.
• DATE
• IDENT
• Enter SET CAMERA#1 by using the PAGE button. Check, if all parameter settings
have the necessary values for the mission to be flown.
• Enter SET CAMERA #2 if necessary.
• Enter the SYSTEM TEST page using the PAGE button and use the offered test
function to check the CCNS4 and the cabling between the camera system and/or flight
instruments and CCNS4.
• Is the camera OK?
• Is the drift setting OK?
• Has the EXPOSURE DELAY been set correctly?

11.2.POSTFLIGHT
After landing:
• (Only CCNS4/AEROcontrol, Z-Xtreme, Z-Fly) Select SET SYSTEM, enter STOP on

the AECTRL line, then
• Enter the SETUP MODE by using the MODE button and select SYSTEM TEST page
using the PAGE button.
• Move the cursor (solid line) to the STOP NAV item using the SEL/ENT knob and
press the SEL/ENT button. Select YES and press the SEL/ENT knob to confirm the
entry.
• Shut the system down
• Remove the data card/CCNS4 mission card and download the files onto the WinMP
office computer for post flight processing and data safety.
• After checking that all files have been properly transferred to your office PC (using
the WinMP functions for data handling, ch. 4.3), delete all unnecessary files (already
transferred files), to ensure that as much storage space as possible is available for your
next mission.

12.SUPPLEMENTAL
The supplemental gives special hints, clues and guidance for the solution for specific
problems that have been reoccurring with different operators and that seem to be of general
interest for all CCNS4 operators.
12.1.EXTERNAL GPS RECEIVER SERIAL PORT SETTINGS
TNL 1000, 2000, 3000

Data Format: Trimble TSIP
Serial Port Parameter: 9600 baud
ODD parity
8 data bit
1 stop bit
Mode setting: *
TN 4000
Data Format: NMEA-183
NO parity
8 data bit
1 stop bit
Mode Setting: GGA=ON
VTG=ON
TIME=0
Sercel Nr.103
Data Format: NMEA-183 (Sercel modification)
NO parity
8 data bit
2 stop bit
Mode Setting: OutM-7
enable/disable message=0
output rate=0,5
ASHTECH P12
Data Format: REAL TIME
NO parity
8 data bit
1 stop bit
Mode setting: PBEN=ON
ASCII FORMAT
REC INTVL 001
ASHTECH Z-12
Data Format: NMEA-183


NO parity
8 data bit
1 stop bit
Mode Setting: NMEA=ON
GGA=ON
VTG=ON
Send Interval=001.0

12.2.CCNS4 UNIVERSAL CAMERA INTERFACE
LMK LMK RC RC RC RMK RMK

LMK
1000 2000 10 20 30 TOP A
Exposure X X X X X X X X
Control
Exposure X X X X X X 3
Feedback
FMC 1 X X X X
Data 1 X X X
Annotation
Exposure 1 X X
No.
X YES
1 Only with IGI´s " Internal LMK 1000 Data/GPS Interface"
2 only control of the camera function and the information of external
exposure triggering (no accurate reference for the picture center)

12.3.RMK-TOP TTL
Parameter Settings within the RMK-TOP T-TL for operations with the CCNS4. The required
terminal software has to be TOPSOFT Ver. 3.1 or later.
1. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION:
Submenue 4: EXTERNAL INTERFACE
Settings: TYP RS232

ARINC no effect when RS232 is set
BAUD 9600
PARITY Even
2. OPERATING MODES
Submenu 1: GENERAL OPERATION MODE
Settings: FMC ON
STABILIZE ON
LOGO EXPO no effect on CCNS4
MAGAZINE ID no effect on CCNS4
PROX-TO-EXP no effect on CCNS4
REVERSE CRS no effect on CCNS4
SLVE TERM NO
Submenu 2: CAMERA TRIGGER MODE
Settings: TTL YES (SINGLE SHOT ENABLE)

NavU YES (SINGLE SHOT ENABLE)
NExt YES (SINGLE SHOT ENABLE)
TTL YES (SERIAL MODE ENABLE)
NavU/NExt YES (SERIAL MODE ENABLE)
and SINGLE (additionally SINGLE ENABLE)
COMB no effect on CCNS4
Submenue 4: NAVIGATION DATA SOURCE
V/H NExt
DRIFT NExt
TAS AUTO
STORE YES

12.4.DATA ANNOTATION RMK-TOP
Data Format:
a Date yymmdd 6 date of exposure 921108
b Time hhmmss 6 time of exposure 110907
c Project cccccccc 8 name of project TESTPROJ
d Area cccccccc 8 name of area TESTAREA
number of the
e Line ccc 3 99
flight line
f Waypoint ccc 3 waypoint on the flight line 1
latitude
g Latitude DDQMM,MM 8 50N01.30
(WGS 84)
longitude
h Longitude DDDQMM.MM 9 007E59.00
(WGS 84)
altitude/scale above MSL in
i Altitude cccccccc 8 12345 ft
feet
j True track ccc 3 course over ground 359
k north arrow c 1 north arrow 
l not used
m not used
n not used
o not used
yy = year
mm = month
dd = day
hh = hour
mm = minute
ss = second
DD = degree
Q = quadrant
MM = minute
c = character
Communication parameter: 9600 Baud, 7 Databit, EVEN parity, 1 Stopbit

12.5.DEFAULT
This paragraph contains a table that is supposed to be kept as a log for you to fill in your
specific SETUP of your CCNS4 system.
This will come in handy, when a new system setup is necessary after, for example, a Software
Update.
The column DEFAULT shows you the IGI standard presetting. The IGI engineer that initially
installed your CCNS4 system will have made some changes to this presetting whilst installing
your system, in order to suit your company's and peripheral equipment requirements.
You should note any changes that you make, so that you always have a list of settings that
will suit your needs.
12.5.1.SET SYSTEM DEFAULT
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION #1
Default Installation --- --- ---
DWPT 1
LINE NORMAL
TRK NORMAL
ZOOM MEDIUM
EXPO-TEST 10
CDU-MODEL TFT
CDI 1 nm/FS
GSI 1000 ft/FS
GSI-MODE ALT
ALT 100 ft/DIV
XTD nm
QNH hPa
OAT °C
SUN ANGLE YES

Default Installation __.__.__ __.__.__ __.__.__
COMP NONE
DEV CLEARED
XCOM NONE
XDATA -----
ANNO DEGREE
DCI INFO OFF
AEC INFO OFF
DMC FILE P/A/LINE
EXP STOP STAB OFF
Default Installation __.__.__ __.__.__ __.__.__
GPS TIM
GDLY 0.3 sec
RTCM N/A
SBAS OFF
RCI N/A
FMT CRD N/A
UTC OFF 14 sec
MEP ACT LOW

12.5.2.SET CAMERA DEFAULTS

Since the SET CAMERA pages are camera-related, not all of the items listed below will
appear on your camera setup page.
SET SENSOR/CAMERA
Default Installation --- --- ---
EXPO# 0000
POWER READY
FOCAL
CYCLE WARN 2.5 sec
EXPO DLY AUTO
ADD EXPO 1
RLS EXPO ALL
ONLINE EXPO 0
FMC CTRL CCNS
DATA ANNO WGS 84
12.5.3.SET MOUNT DEFAULTS
SET MOUNT
MOUNT TYPE
DRIFT CTRL CCNS
DRIFT SET TTK
DRIFT OFFS 0:0 deg
STAB MODE
STAB ACTV

12.6.DGPS WITH THE INTERNAL GPS RECEIVER
12.6.1.EXTERNAL INPUT OF RTCM-DATA

Differential GPS can be achieved with the CCNS4 internal GPS Receiver, by supplying
RTCM-104 corrections to the receiver via the connector named "DPGS" on the rear panel of
the CCNS4 Airborne Computer
The internal receiver will automatically switch to the differential mode, once valid corrections
are being received.
! Note: The type of installed internal Gps receiver is marked in the upper right corner of
the CCNS4 front plate.
The CCNS4 also provides +28V (max. 500mA) for a Data Link Receiver.
Table 1 shows the pinning of the connector and table 2 the types of connectors used.
Table 1:
Pinning of the DGPS Connector
Pin Function Remarks
A +28 VDC < 500mA
B Power Return
C RX-Data RS232
D Signal GND
E reserved Do not use !
F reserved Do not use !
Table 2:
Connector Types
Position Type Vendor
Socket CCNS4 rear panel: 851 02R 10-6 S50 Souriau
Plug, cabling from Link-RX 851 06RC 10-6 P50 Souriau
The specified plugs (supplied by Souriau, France) are of crimp type and include a straight
cable clamp. Note, that there are a lot of other vendors with suitable plugs. Important is the
shell-size (10), the number of pins (6) and the P (for Pins and normal orientation).

12.6.2.SBAS CORRECTION
Selection of the used Satellite Augmentation System (SBAS).
For Europe: EGNOS

For America: WAAS
! Note: SBAS is only available with the internal TIM GPS receiver.
! Note: MSAS for Japan is in it’s initial state.

GAGAN for the Indian subcontinent is in the planning phase.
12.6.3.COUNTRY MODULES
Following XY plane coordinate systems are implemented in the CCNS4 firmware and can be
used for data annotion with analog cameras.
CANADA UTM- CLARK SPH
CZECH REPUBLIC KROVAK- BESSEL SPH

GK 6-- KRASOVSKIY SPH
GERMANY POTSD.-RAUENB. DAT- SYS 1940- BESSEL SPH

PULKOWO- SYS 42-83 -3--- KRASOVSKIY SPH
PULKOWO- SYS 42-83 -6--- KRASOVSKIY SPH
UTM- ED50-ED79- INTERN. SPH
UTM - WGS84 SPH - ellispoidal Altitude
UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL GRID
NETHERLANDS RD -RWS-
SPAIN UTM- INT SPH
SWITZERLAND OM- BESSEL SPH- BERN DATUM

12.7.CCNS4 DEMO PROGRAM
In the CCNS4 demo version the following switches and knobs are simulated using the
computer's function keys.
A CCNS4 demo version simulating all airborne flights is available on request. The simulation
program can run on PC's with full emulated VGA/CGA graphics and fonts. Some modern
PC's don't fullfil these requirements.
Installation:
1. Insert the Demo Disc into the disc drive of your office based PC.Change to disc drive
using the DOS command:
2. cd A: or cd B:
depending on your disc drive.
3. Type in: INSTALL and press <SEL/ENT>
Starting the demo:
1. Change to directory CCNSDEMO on your hard disc drive.

2. Type in: CCNS4 and press <SEL/ENT>.
3. You should now see the title screen as depicted on the top of this page.

Using the CCNS4 demo program:
1. A description of the key functions, simulating the appropriate DISPLAY UNIT key,
will be furnished after starting the program. For easier usage copy the keypad at the
end of the manual and put it on top of the keyboard.
2. Press <SEL/ENT> to skip to the SELECT PROJECT page.
3. Select the desired project by pressing <F3> or <F4> (simulating the SELECT KNOB)
until the desired project is located inside the frame and press <SEL/ENT>. (In this
case select DEMO)
4. The SELECT AREA page will appear (Still project: In the case of the project DEMO,
three areas will become available, being BLOCK, RAILWAY and SINGLE).
Select the desired area by pressing <F3> or <F4> (simulating the SELECT KNOB)
until the desired area is located inside the frame and press <SEL/ENT>.
5. The SELECT LINE page will appear. The area specific list of lines will be offered.
Select the desired line by pressing <F3> or <F4> (simulating the SELECT KNOB)
until the desired line is located inside the frame and press <SEL/ENT>.
6. The navigation display will appear.
7. You will be airborne from this point on.
Flying the mission

1. Your position will be near the first waypoint when initially starting your mission.
! Note: that you will stay at the same position if you should select a different project or
area whilst airborne, meaning that it might become necessary to fly several miles,
before you reach the first waypoint of the selected line. In this case reinitiate the
DEMO to save time.
2. Fly the mission using the cursor keys.
3. We recommend to change the type of information displayed by pressing <F1> or
<F2> (simulating the MODE and PAGE button of the Display Unit(s)), giving you an
example of how to access the different features of the CCNS4.
4. <F5> or <F6> let you zoom your display.
5. + or – change the height
6. All features of the CCNS4 can be realized with the DEMO PROGRAM.
7. The complete CCNS4 User Manual is valid for the DEMO PROGRAM.
Simulating WinMP-planned missions
As an owner of the WinMP Mission Planning Software, you might be interested in

simulating your own missions. This can be achieved with the DEMO PROGRAM.
1. Plan a mission with WinMP.

2. Set the data card PATH to C:\CCNSDEMO\
3. Transfer the mission using option data card AREA->data card as described in the
WinMP Manual.

12.8.BASELENGTH VS MARKERDIST
The two diagrams depicted show the influence of the baselength versus marker distance
entered during mission planning with WinMP and the indication on Display Units during the
photo mission.
The first diagram depicts the case that the baselength (b) is longer than the marker distance
(m). The indication on the CCNS4 Display Units will be as illustrated on the bottom line,
since the marker (circle) has come up on the display and the next exposure will be made in the
distance entered during mission planning. The marker informs the pilot that the next photo is
about to be taken.
Baselength (b) longer than marker distance (m), b>m
The second diagram below shows the case, that the baselength is shorter than the marker
distance. This will result in the seeming vanishing of marker points. They will no longer be
displayed. They are still there, but will not be displayed, because they would not inform the
pilot of the next photo, but actually the one after next.
Baselength (b) shorter than marker distance (m), b<m
! Note: It is therefore necessary to account for this effect during mission planning and to
differentiate between a circle, being a marker point (no photo) and the quadrangle
being a photo point (one photo), when airborne.

12.9.TECHNICAL DATA
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS AND POWER:
Command & Display Unit 5inch:
W: 159mm (6.21")
H: 105mm (4.10")
D: 35mm (1.37")*
0.5kg(1.1lb)
Airborne Computer:
W: 209mm (8.23")
H: 132mm (5.20")
D: 250mm (9.84")**
3.5kg (7.7lb)
* 53mm (2.08") including knobs and rear panel connector.

**275mm (10.83") including rear panel connector.
Access to the front face is required for insertion of the memory

card.
Power: 20-34 VDC (28V nom)

70 Watt max.

Notes:

Notes:

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2.1. INFO MODE

The following pages are available in the info mode:

● SENSOR-INFO #1 This page is only accessible when a camera has been

● SENSOR-INFO #2 This page is only accessible when a camera has been

● GPS INFO This page will be replaced by AEROcontrol Info page 1

2.2. SELECT MODE

The SELECT MODE consists of four pages:

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2.3. SETUP MODE

The following pages are included in the SETUP MODE:

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4.1. SELECT PROJECT

The SELECT mode can be activated by pressing the MODE

The PAGE button has to be used to activate the SELECT

The desired project has now to be placed in the select frame by

The lower frame is an information witch Project, Area and Line

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4.2. SELECT AREA

The SELECT AREA page will be displayed automatically. If

4.3. SELECT LINE

The list of existing flight lines (maximum of 999) of the

Each line will be offered with a 'positive' or 'negative' sign,

Now the middle Frame shows information about the Marker

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4.4. FLIGHT LINE MARKS

--- No photos have been taken on a flight line.

ALL All photos have been taken on flight line number 2.

REM Remaining photos are to be taken on flight line

If a flight line number is selected with the SEL/ENT knob and

REM Only the remaining photos (plus the additional

--- All photos will be taken on the chosen flight line.

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4.5. PC CARD INFO

CCNS4 Airborne Computer systems which are equipped with

CCNS4 PROGRAM CARD

The CCNS4 Program card contains the airborne software. It's

CCNS4 MISSION CARD

! Note: The function FORMAT A MISSION CARD is not

'FORMAT <Volume> /FS:FAT /A:2048'.

Change <Volume> to the drive letter of the card

! Note: Only ATA FLASH PC-Cards can be used as

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5.1. SET CALC

IAS Indicated air speed in knots.

HDG Magnetic heading in degrees.

CALC Selects the desired calculation mode (being either

BANK In order to calculate the required Bank Angle for the

XTD Calculates the required cross track deviation for a