Eddyfi Technologies LYFT, User Manual

Page 1: ...i EDDYFI LYFT Corrosion Assessment Redefined User s Manual...

Page 2: ...re Ardouin Qu bec QC G1P 0B3 CANADA Eddyfi Lyft SmartPULSE and their associated logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Eddyfi NDT Inc Eddyfi reserves the right to change product offerings an...

Page 3: ...Limited Warranty xvi Copyrights xvi Lyft System Overview 1 Introducing the Lyft System 2 Positioning Lyft 9 Starting Lyft 11 Shutting Down Lyft 11 Connecting Probes 11 Batteries 12 Software overview...

Page 4: ...l Reference 48 Lyft PRO software 53 Lyft Pro 54 Preferences 58 Managing Preferences 59 Keypad and Keyboard Functions 63 Keyboard Shortcut Keys 64 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 65 Maintaining Lyft 66...

Page 5: ...Connector 81 USB Connectors 82 Audio Jack 82 Using the Optional Harness 83 Adjusting the Harness 84 Setting Up the Extension Pole 93 Setting Up the Extension Pole 94 Using the array probe straps 97 Lo...

Page 6: ...sition 10 Figure 1 11 Shutting down Lyft 11 Figure 1 12 Optional battery charger 13 Figure 2 1 Backstage view General 16 Figure 2 2 Backstage view Scan Area 17 Figure 2 3 Backstage view Report Summary...

Page 7: ...og box 35 Figure 3 6 Probe selection 36 Figure 3 7 Scan definition 36 Figure 3 8 Encoder configuration 37 Figure 3 9 Probe positioning image 37 Figure 3 10 SmartPULSE dialog box 38 Figure 3 11 PEC Aut...

Page 8: ...Preferences 61 Figure 6 1 Keyboard Shortcuts dialog box 64 Figure 7 1 Encoder and replacement clamp ring 67 Figure 7 2 Pliers in expanding configuration 68 Figure 7 3 Clamp ring sitting on plier 69 F...

Page 9: ...Belt slinging probe cable 92 Figure C 1 PEC probe supports and screws 94 Figure C 2 Securing supports to PEC probe 94 Figure C 3 Sliding PEC probe on extension pole head 95 Figure C 4 Securing PEC pr...

Page 10: ...mote control reference 50 Table 3 7 Wall thickness calibration remote control reference 51 Table 3 8 Repeatability optimization remote control reference 51 Table 6 1 Keyboard shortcut keys 64 Table 8...

Page 11: ...General Precautions and conventions xi General Precautions and conventions...

Page 12: ...from that specified by Eddyfi the protection provided on the equipment may be rendered null and void Do not use substitute parts or perform unauthorized modifications to the system Service instruction...

Page 13: ...shock to persons Always refer to the user s guide to ensure proper protection and safety The RoHS compliance logo signifies that this product complies with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances dire...

Page 14: ...equires special attention Notes also indicate useful related but parenthetical information that is unessential Acronyms PEC Pulsed Eddy Current PECA Pulsed Eddy Current Array CWT Compensated Wall Thic...

Page 15: ...with Australia and New Zealand AS NZS 4252 2 IEC 61000 6 4 and AS NZS 61000 6 2 IEC 61000 6 2 Calibration and Warranty Seals The calibration seal is at the back of the instrument Lyft is also equipped...

Page 16: ...urchase price of the applicable item s This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties whether oral written expressed or implied including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular...

Page 17: ...Lyft System Overview 1 Chapter 1 Lyft System Overview...

Page 18: ...verview of the system and its components before operation What s in the Box Lyft comes with the following standard accessories Two high capacity batteries One power adapter 100 240 V Power cords one f...

Page 19: ...perform a wall thickness calibration at the nominal thickness A short press calibrates on a new point while a long press calibrates on the data at the cursor s location 6 Index button Use to incremen...

Page 20: ...d retracts outward to hold Lyft at an angle preventing the instrument from falling over horizontally Right Figure 1 3 Right side view 1 I O connector Used to communicate with the probe s encoder for e...

Page 21: ...ection indicator upper Green communication established between Lyft and the network Blinking green activity between Lyft and the network Unlit no link to network Connection speed indicator lower Amber...

Page 22: ...nable to receive data 1 Hz blinking slow Off Analysis mode Probe detected and waiting for action 10 Hz blinking normal Off Acquisition mode Data is being acquired PEC Autoset Routine is running Wall t...

Page 23: ...wheels that lift them off 12 7 mm 0 5 in to ease inspection on insulated pipes with straps and buckles securing the insulation Do not add this additional liftoff to the insulation thickness when calcu...

Page 24: ...probes Figure 1 8 PECA HR SM probe The encoder on the PECA HR SM is the same clip on encoder as the single element probes The PECA 6CH MED probe has a longer travel The probes are equipped with the sa...

Page 25: ...nected or unable to receive data 1 Hz blinking slow Off Analysis mode Probe detected and waiting for action 10 Hz blinking normal Off Acquisition mode Data is being acquired PEC Autoset Routine is run...

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Page 27: ...g the supplied power cord 2 Press the power button The power indicator at the center of the power button lights green Shutting Down Lyft Proceed as follows to shut down your instrument 1 Save all your...

Page 28: ...e sure that you do not replace the batteries by batteries other than Li204X 7800 lithium ion rechargeable batteries from Emerging Power Contact your Eddyfi representative for more information Insertin...

Page 29: ...charger automatically begins charging the batteries and the LEDs in the status window display the following information Blinking green battery charging Green battery fully charged Blinking blue batter...

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Page 31: ...Software overview 15 Chapter 2 Software overview...

Page 32: ...agement the global settings and the preferences are in what is referred to as the backstage view All inspection work calibration acquisition and analysis are in what is referred to as the front stage...

Page 33: ...and all the scan zones of the component This is where you upper portion of the view Create setups Start inspections Duplicate the loaded scan zone Close scan zones for modification Also bottom portion...

Page 34: ...ype serial number operator service company etc Create new information fields to be included in reports Add comments about the component inspection Figure 2 3 Backstage view Report Summary Documentatio...

Page 35: ...ion and license details You can also use this section to copy a log file to a USB mass storage device in case you need support for a specific problem you have with the system Figure 2 5 Backstage view...

Page 36: ...ort package window Front Stage Overview The front stage displays all the information about your current inspection This is where you will find all the tools to acquire save and analyze inspection data...

Page 37: ...ically Keep reading for details 4 Data display This area is where you see the inspection data 5 Information This area displays information about the cursor position thickness measurements and acquisit...

Page 38: ...scan Specifically it is inversely proportional to the first time derivative of the Log Lin representation of the A scan Figure 2 9 Tau scan view 1 The delays are linked with the dot line and indicate...

Page 39: ...ding to the nominal wall thickness CWT only available in Lyft Pro Compensated remaining wall thickness in according to the nominal wall thickness 2 Resize cursor button toggle behavior 3 Cursor axis s...

Page 40: ...During analysis wall thickness in percentage at the cursor position regardless of the channel used to capture the point 5 During acquisition minimum wall thickness in measurement units on all array ch...

Page 41: ...stage view uses dialog boxes and setup wizards the multi touch behavior is standard a short tap on an element of the GUI enables the associated function exactly as it would at the click of a mouse The...

Page 42: ...complete system calibration including PEC Autoset WT Calibration and Repeatability Optimization 6 Add Edit Sub Comp Tap this button to add a new or edit an existing subcomponent region when you must...

Page 43: ...l thicknesses 8 Probe Tap this button to select a probe and line filter frequency 9 Scan Tap this button to select a scanning pattern and select a grid resolution 10 Indication Tap this button to sele...

Page 44: ...this button to switch the horizontal axis scale between linear and logarithmic 5 Horizontal axis time range Use these boxes to define the horizontal axis s time range 6 Nominal A Scan Tap this button...

Page 45: ...mode 8 Calibration Point Tap this button to display or hide the calibration points in the C scan 9 Indications Tap this button to display or hide indication boxes in C scans 10 Move Cursor Tap this b...

Page 46: ...n the excel report 4 Edge smoothing Tap this button to set a correction factor used to smooth out small sizing variations that can be observed on elements 1 and 6 on the array C scan view Only availab...

Page 47: ...Workflow overview 31 Chapter 3 Workflow overview...

Page 48: ...32 eddyfi com TYPICAL Inspection Workflow Figure 3 1 Typical inspection workflow...

Page 49: ...ox opens Figure 3 2 Open dialog box 2 Tap an existing project in the project list or tap the Create New button to create a new inspection project Creating Opening a Component Creating a Component 1 In...

Page 50: ...sting Component 1 In the General section of the backstage tap the Open Component button The Open dialog box opens Figure 3 4 Open dialog box 2 Tap an existing component in the list and then tap OK Add...

Page 51: ...Creating a Setup Creating an inspection setup is achieved through a four step wizard 1 In the Scan Area of the backstage tap Create Setup The New Setup Wizard dialog box opens The probe highlighted in...

Page 52: ...power outlet 4 Tap Next Figure 3 7 Scan definition 5 On the Scan Mode list select your scan mode Note There are 6 available scan modes In GRID mode Min for full coverage The resolution is set at the c...

Page 53: ...external encoder or invert the direction of the embedded encoder Figure 3 8 Encoder configuration With array probes the probe positioning image on the right shows the orientation of the array with res...

Page 54: ...r test 3 In the SmartPULSE dialog box tap Launch 4 At the end of the routine in the Available averaging settings list tap the appropriate point toreach the desired repeatability 5 tap Apply Detailed P...

Page 55: ...s still on the nominal area of your component in the front stage on the Setup ribbon tap WT Calibration The Wall Thickness Calibration dialog box opens Figure 3 12 Wall Thickness Calibration dialog bo...

Page 56: ...oordinates indicated in the information view of the front stage 3 Measure a point any of the following three ways Tap the Get Point button on the Home ribbon of the front stage view On Lyft press On t...

Page 57: ...ur data acquisition any of the following three ways Tap the Stop button on the Home ribbon of the front stage view On Lyft press On the probe simultaneously press and 5 To temporarily pause data acqui...

Page 58: ...n The Wall Thickness Calibration dialog box opens Figure 3 14 Wall Thickness Calibration dialog box 1 Select Existing Area in Scan Zone or Existing Point in Scan Zone only available for single element...

Page 59: ...Add Indication The Add Indication dialog box appears Figure 3 16 Add indication dialog box 5 On the Indication list select the type of corrosion 6 To compute the CWT when available click Compute If th...

Page 60: ...rating a Report 1 In the General section of the backstage tap Generate Report The Report Summary dialog box will appear Figure 3 18 Generate report 2 Type in any missing information and add comments i...

Page 61: ...ment are copied to the USB mass storage device All the files in the UserData folder on the USB mass storage device are copied to the Lyft instrument Transferring Components This procedure can be used...

Page 62: ...e you want the component to be transferred 5 Tap Import Transferring Projects This procedure can be used to import data from a USB MSD or export data to it The following procedure illustrates how to i...

Page 63: ...Data To delete all the user data on Lyft proceed as follows 1 Connect a USB keyboard to one of Lyft s USB ports 2 In the backstage tap Help Figure 3 22 Help section 3 Tap or click inside the Help sec...

Page 64: ...splay will no longer respond to touches or keyboard actions until it is re enabled Enabling the Multi Touch Display 2 On the Lyft keypad long press Alternatively you can long press K on your keyboard...

Page 65: ...Moves to the previous acquisition point as defined in the scan parameters on the index axis may not be the same direction as the movement of the probe Stops the acquisition mode Returns to the analysi...

Page 66: ...to the analysis mode Moves to the next acquisition point as defined in the scan parameters on the index axis may not be the same direction as the movement of the probe Operation Keypad Starts Moves up...

Page 67: ...o the analysis mode Applies the selected averaging value and closes the Repeatability Optimization dialog box or Aborts the repeatability optimization process Operation Keypad Starts the wall thicknes...

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Page 69: ...Lyft PRO software 53 Chapter 4 Lyft PRO software...

Page 70: ...cted to the same Wi Fi network Alternatively the instrument can be connected directly to the PC or local network via an ethernet cable Importing Data from Lyft Pro Over a Wireless Network Start Lyft P...

Page 71: ...ion of the backstage select and load a scan zone with the calibration you want to apply to other scan zones of the same component Click Propagate Calibration Figure 4 2 Scan Area section The Calibrati...

Page 72: ...erenced to the nominal wall thickness Figure 4 4 Selecting the C scan The CWT C scan is a processed C scan with colors adjusted to scale the minimum remaining wall thickness of a defect to the value f...

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Page 75: ...measurement units To change measurement unit system tap Imperial or Metric When you do measurement units are adjusted across the software and in your reports Company Logo 1 See Managing Data on page 4...

Page 76: ...i Fi Network 1 In the System preference section of the backstage tap Networks A dialog box showing all available wireless networks appears Figure 5 3 System preferences 2 Tap the desired network 3 Tap...

Page 77: ...eep delay of 1 to 30 minutes By default the sleep delay is 15 minutes If active once this delay expires the display turns off and the power LED goes from green to red Figure 5 5 Display preferences To...

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Page 79: ...Keypad and Keyboard Functions 63 Chapter 6 Keypad and Keyboard Functions...

Page 80: ...results as with the Lyft keypads by using those keyboards shortcuts These keyboard shortcuts are not editable Table 6 1 Keyboard shortcut keys Further keyboard shortcuts are available and editable fro...

Page 81: ...Maintenance and Troubleshooting 65 Chapter 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting...

Page 82: ...rong solvents as they could damage the finish Wait until the instrument is completely dry before connecting the power cord or cables Clip on Encoder You should take the following precautions when usin...

Page 83: ...ure 7 1 Encoder and replacement clamp ring 2 Make sure that the pliers are in the Expanding configuration as in the following picture This means that bringing the pliers handles closer to one another...

Page 84: ...rs in expanding configuration 3 Insert the pins of the pliers inside the replacement camp ring holes For an easier installation make sure the ring sits on the extremities of the pin This will make the...

Page 85: ...g sitting on plier 4 Push the encoder connector on the shaft toward the encoder arm Expand lightly the clamp and install it on the encoder shaft delicately Figure 7 4 Clamp ring installation 5 Make su...

Page 86: ...grading the software Standard 1 Connect Lyft to a power outlet with the power cable 2 Turn on Lyft and wait for the software to start 3 Download the LyftUpdate file from the Eddyfi Web site Save the f...

Page 87: ...Before starting the system recovery check the Lyft Calibration Date on the Calibration Seal attached to the back of the instrument If the latest Calibration dates before April 2020 please contact Edd...

Page 88: ...Lyft to the Internet through an Ethernet cable To proceed 1 Make sure that Lyft is on and that the software is running 2 Connect an Ethernet cable to Lyft 3 Connect the other end of your Ethernet cabl...

Page 89: ...the correct buttons You did not press and hold the buttons quickly enough after turning on Lyft Try holding the power button for two seconds and then quickly pressing and holding the get point button...

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Page 91: ...Specifications 75 Chapter 8 Specifications...

Page 92: ...ctive AR coating Anti fingerprint oleophobic coating 3 mm 1 8 in chemically strengthened glass cover Optically bonded LCD and touchscreen Passive backlight enhancement Video output HDMI Storage SSD 10...

Page 93: ...essories Extension cable from 15 m 50 ft to 100m 328f Scab mat for constant liftoff See page 9 and the PEC probe catalog for further details Performances Table 8 5 Performances Specification Value Nom...

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Page 95: ...Connector reference 79 Appendix A Connector reference...

Page 96: ...MACN4090 Suggested cable connector Fischer S 1031 A012 142 Eddyfi MACN0238 Table A 2 I O connector pinout Pin Signal Description 1 5VEXT_2 5 V supply output 2 ENC1_PHA Encoder phase A axis 1 3 ENC1_PH...

Page 97: ...to an external display International HDMI standards are applied Table A 5 HDMI connector data Type HDMI female Manufacturer P N Tyco Electronics 2007435 1 Eddyfi P N MACN4039 Table A 6 HDMI connector...

Page 98: ...use and keyboard International USB 2 0 standards are applied Table A 7 USB connector data Type USB female Manufacturer P N FCi 73725 0110BLF Eddyfi P N MACN4038 Table A 8 USB connector pinout Audio Ja...

Page 99: ...Using the Optional Harness 83 Appendix B Using the Optional Harness...

Page 100: ...ft requires several specific adjustments so that you feel comfortable wearing the harness Adjusting the Harness to your Body 1 Grab the harness shoulder straps and slip it over your shoulders as you w...

Page 101: ...the proper fit Figure B 2 Adjusting the shoulder straps 5 Use the back and side belt straps to adjust the height of the harness s belt to suit your body type You may need to perform this adjustment s...

Page 102: ...the chest straps 7 Secure the belt around your waist according to the height you have adjusted it Figure B 5 Securing the belt 8 Make sure that the harness fits snuggly 9 Make sure that the harness s...

Page 103: ...straps Place them within hands reach You will need them Figure B 7 Unfastening the straps 11 Sit down 12 Place Lyft horizontally in your lap 13 Slip the looped portion of the strap removed above in t...

Page 104: ...gh the strap hoop and then pull to tighten into place as illustrated Figure B 9 Securing anchor strap 15 Repeat the previous two steps for the opposite upper bumper Note You can also secure the straps...

Page 105: ...Alternative method of securing anchor strap to bumper 16 Locate the anchor strap on the harness s belt Figure B 11 Anchor strap on harness belt 17 Open the battery compartment door and slip the male...

Page 106: ...com Figure B 12 Slipping male buckle through bumper 18 Mate the male buckle to its female counterpart Figure B 13 Mating battery compartment side anchor strap 19 Close and secure the battery compartm...

Page 107: ...no door to open 21 Adjust the length of the anchor straps until comfortable 22 Mate the left male buckle of the shoulder anchor strap to its female counterpart Figure B 15 Mating shoulder anchor stra...

Page 108: ...92 eddyfi com Figure B 16 Tightening shoulder anchor straps Note Use the belt strap to hook your probe s cable Figure B 17 Belt slinging probe cable...

Page 109: ...Setting Up the Extension Pole 93 Appendix C Setting Up the Extension Pole...

Page 110: ...tools 3 According to the size of the probe you are using select the appropriate supports There are two supports per probe size Figure C 1 PEC probe supports and screws 4 Place the probe on one side an...

Page 111: ...n pole head 4 Release the topmost portion of the extension pole by pulling the latch 5 Extend the topmost portion of the pole slightly 6 Close the latch to secure the extension pole Connecting the Ext...

Page 112: ...96 eddyfi com Figure C 6 Connecting PEC probe connector to extension pole remote control 3 Connect the remote control connector to the Lyft PEC connector...

Page 113: ...Using the array probe straps 97 Appendix D Using the array probe straps...

Page 114: ...aces and pipes down to 6 inches outside diameter The locking mechanism allows you to fix the curvature on the component and ensure a constant fit Unlocking the probe curvature 1 Locate the 6 locking l...

Page 115: ...Validate that the encoder wheel is in contact with the component Figure D 3 Probe on a pipe with curvature locked To ease the inspection of pipes install the carriage accessories and close the strap...

Page 116: ...ges on the strap to limit the contact between the straps and the surface 3 Tighten the straps to ensure full support of the probe Do not over tighten the straps to prevent damaging the weather jacket...

Page 117: ...1 Figure D 6 Handle installed on element 6 2 Install the marker pen of your choice in the Grid As U Go system Figure D 7 Erasable marker installed 3 Install the Grid As U Go system on the probe handle...

Page 118: ...igure D 8 Grid As U Go the PECA probe 4 Remove the marker pen cap and adjust the pen position in the system using the clamping screw to ensure proper contact on the component surface Figure D 9 Instal...

Page 119: ...License management 103 Appendix E License management...

Page 120: ...r internet To do so you need to connect an ethernet cable or connect your Lyft to internet via Wi Fi Lyft Pro Request temporary license At activation of Lyft 2 3 or later version a pop up window requi...

Page 121: ...License management 105 Today Two weeks later YourComputerID...

Page 122: ...106 eddyfi com Activation of license At any time during and after the temporary license period you can active your license code provided by your Eddyfi Representative YourLicenseCode...

Page 123: ...change computer you need to release it To release it you only need to click on the Release button Once a license is released the software cannot be used until reactivation The last activation code is...