Eddyfi Technologies LYNCS, User Manual

Page 1: ...User s Manual LYNCSTM Weld inspection and corrosion mapping scanner...

Page 2: ...incorrect statements which may remain and their consequences The following documentation is protected by copyright All rights reserved Eddyfi reserves the right to continue developing the system and...

Page 3: ...ment 7 1 4 Limited Warranty 8 1 5 Copyrights 9 LYNCSTM 10 2 Introducing LYNCS 11 2 1 What s in the Box 12 LYNCS WI 12 LYNCS CM 13 LYNCS FULL 14 LYNCS CHAIN 4 24 15 LYNCS CHAIN 4 12 16 LYNCS CHAIN 12 2...

Page 4: ...26 6 1 LYNCS CM Specifications 26 6 2 LYNCS CM Inspection Setup and Operation 27 7 LYNCS CHAIN Overview 30 Isometric View 30 Side View 30 Flat View 31 Slimline stabiliser 32 Slimline chain setup 32 7...

Page 5: ...5 Precautions and Conventions...

Page 6: ...xposed to the magnetic field of the system Pacemakers or other Medical Devices and Mechanical Implants Powerful magnets may interfere with medical electronics such as pacemakers defibrillators or othe...

Page 7: ...ot avoided and should be limited to the most extreme situations Do not ignore danger indications ensure the condition is understood before proceeding WARNING Warning statements are a description of a...

Page 8: ...warranty is limited to failures in areas directly related to the repair performed EDDYFI does not warrant any non EDDYFI products SOFTWARE Any software related to the products is subject to specific S...

Page 9: ...nt downtime the claims of third parties including Customer damage to property or injury to personnel Nothing in these conditions shall however limit or exclude EDDYFI s liability for any matter in res...

Page 10: ...10 LYNCSTM...

Page 11: ...ld inspection configurations LYNCS CM corrosion mapping arrangement is ideally suited to vessel and pipework inspection It has an extremely low profile and lightweight design making it the most suitab...

Page 12: ...ng standard accessories Nanuk transport PELI CASE LYNCS scanner frame 412mm 16 2in 2x Inner tool posts 2x Outer tool posts Medium rails 500mm 19 7in Umbilical 5m or 15m 16 4ft or 49 2ft Cable manageme...

Page 13: ...Cable management sleeve 4x Cable guides 4x Hose guides Encoder increment reset adaptor cable Portable site bag Large Metric rails 667mm 26 2in with 50mm drilled holes for step increments Large Imperi...

Page 14: ...e Wedge mounting kit Irrigation kit 4x Cable guides Removable central handle Universal straps Pre Amp mounting 4x Hose guides Positioning laser Encoder increment reset adaptor cable Portable site bag...

Page 15: ...accessories Nanuk transport PELI CASE Slimline stabiliser for reduced width one sided scanning 15x Single wheel chain link small 5x Single wheel chain link medium Chain attachment block assembly Quick...

Page 16: ...ing 15x Single wheel chain link small Chain attachment block assembly Quick release block Fixed adjuster link Chain hook link 3x Removable handles Figure 7 LYNCS CHAIN 4 12 Nanuk transport case LYNCS...

Page 17: ...ect the encoder cable to this socket to provide communication back to the instrument 5 Encoder cable strain relief point Used to provide strain relief on the encoder cable Prior to use ensure the enco...

Page 18: ...is tethered centrally to each attachment point at all times to prevent the scanner from falling Prior to use ensure the end caps and each tractor unit are securely fastened onto the scanner rail 11 W...

Page 19: ...adial clearance of 110mm 4 3in be free of excess rust scale ferrous debris oil ice frost or any organic growth System Storage When storage of the LYNCS system is required it must be stored in the supp...

Page 20: ...the inner and outer tool post in place along the scanning frame To engage the tool post clamp turn lever up to vertical position To disengage the tool post clamp turn lever down to horizontal positio...

Page 21: ...hose management There are two different types of guides C Type are typically for larger diameter probe leads D Type are typically for water hose and smaller diameter probe leads Tool Post Assembly Si...

Page 22: ...a Removing the endcap from the scanning rail by unscrewing both thumbscrews b Loosening the clamping mechanism of the tractor unit by unscrewing the thumbscrew c Sliding the tractor unit off the end o...

Page 23: ...for the application Use Velcro ties to secure the probe cables to the encoder cable then zip up the cable management sleeve Feed the probe cable through the cable guides on the scanner frame to the p...

Page 24: ...complete the remaining setup configuration 14 Place onto test item to perform scan When using Eddyfi PA UT instrument once setup is complete press the Play button immediately followed by the Pause but...

Page 25: ...rsion phased array probes with external dimensions L x W x H of 73 x 24 x 25 mm 2 87 x 0 94 x 0 98 in Water hose connections and pressure release valves are fitted to maintain a water column The water...

Page 26: ...to move along scanning frame Re engage when located at desired position When using the cam lever lock the position of the corrosion mapping mount can be manually set to any position along the scannin...

Page 27: ...cap head bolts and washers using a 3mm hex key b Removing the suppled gasket from the water box and fixing to the probe c Sliding the probe into the top of the water box d Replacing the 4 cap head bo...

Page 28: ...le management sleeve to the water box on the scanner If required feed the hose through the hose guides on the scanner IMPORTANT Ensure that no undue strain can be put on the water hoses 13 Connect the...

Page 29: ...sition along the rail and lock in place IMPORTANT The incremental position of the corrosion mapping mount along the rail can be achieved by using either the spring loaded lever lock at the hole spacin...

Page 30: ...erview 3 Adjustment assembly thumbscrew Use the thumbscrew on the adjustment assembly to alter the tension on the chain The adjustment assembly is part of chain attachment block assembly 10 Turn the t...

Page 31: ...chain assembly by hooking over the next links wheel axle Select the required quantity of these links depending upon the pipe O D diameter being inspected Flat View Figure 23 LYNCS CHAIN flat overview...

Page 32: ...aces the right mechanical tractor unit It consists of two cam locks for adjustment along the scanning frame There are no umbilical strain relief points on the slimline stabiliser Slimline chain setup...

Page 33: ...ble to download from the web address below LYNCS Specification Sheet 7 2 Chain Link Inspection Configuraiton The table below identifies the number of small and medium links required to create a chain...

Page 34: ...bes being deployed for weld inspection If corrosion mapping inspection is required select the desired water box wedge column and attach to the water box 4 If setting up for two sided weld inspection s...

Page 35: ...ok link over the barrel of the thumbscrew adjuster assembly and fixed adjuster link to a tooth of fixed adjuster 11 With the quick release link lever in the engaged position set the chain tension by t...

Page 36: ...36 LYNCSTM Maintenance...

Page 37: ...dapter lead for Pause Resume functionality Connection issue Remove handle and check the white connector is securely connected see steps 1 4 in encoder replacement to gain access Insufficient probe con...

Page 38: ...t contains the encoder To replace 1 Remove four socket cap bolts Figure 28 Encoder replacement step 1 2 Carefully lift off handle cover making sure not to place excess strain on wiring Figure 29 Encod...

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