User's Manual

IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A.
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3. OPERA DUO HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
The Opera Duo system is composed by the following parts:
 Opera Duo main body
 Laptop (with the Opera Duo software)
 Battery
 Battery charger
 Spray support (optional)
 GPS support (optional)
This chapter contains the description of those parts.
3.1 Opera Duo main body
The main body of the system consists of a trolley, foldable for easy transportation,
available in two forms: 2 or 4 wheeled; it contains the following sub-components:
 Antenna
 Control unit
 Encoders
 Handle
 Wheels
 Laptop support
3.1.1 Antenna
The Opera Duo has a dual-frequency antenna, 250 and 700 MHz.
The 700 MHz antenna permits the user to see small shallow targets, up to a depth 2-3
meters depending on the soil conditions.
The 250 MHz antenna permits the user to see bigger targets situated deeper underground
(up to 4-5 meters).