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BT0179 Rev 03.5
Manual Magnetic Scanner

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  • Page 1 BT0179 Rev 03.5 Manual Magnetic Scanner...
  • Page 2 SAFETY WARNINGS / PRECAUTIONS KEEP THIS MANUAL – DO NOT LOSE THIS MANUAL IS PART OF THE MICROBE AND MUST BE RETAINED FOR THE LIFE OF THE PRODUCT. PASS ON TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS. Ensure any amendments are incorporated with this document.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    One Probe Cantilever 2.2. Two Probe 2.3. Two Probe Cantilever 2.4. Four Probe Operation Chapter 3.1. Microbe Setup on a Scanning Surface Component Overview Chapter 4.1. Cart 4.1.1. Cart Body 4.1.2. Cart Handle 4.1.3. Brake Handle 4.1.4. Wheels 4.1.5. Umbilical Housing 4.1.6.
  • Page 4 Service and Support Chapter 5.1. Troubleshooting 5.2. Technical Support 5.3. Disposal Spare Parts Chapter 6.1. Microbe Cart 6.2. Kit Components 6.2.1. Encoder Connector Type 6.3. Accessories 6.3.1. Magnetic Wheel Kit 6.3.2. Pre-Amp Bracket 6.4. Probe Holders 6.4.1. Slip Joint Probe Holder Parts 6.4.2.
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  • Page 6: Introduction

    Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1. Product information 1.1.1. Intended use The MICROBE is a hand held scanner with built in encoder and magnetic wheels. It is designed to translate phased array and/or TOFD probes around ferrous piping and vessels. 1.1.2. Performance specifications...

  • Page 7: Hardware

    Fig. 2 The 3 mm hex driver is sufficient for all typical operations and adjust- (Fig. 1) ments of the MICROBE. The 3/8 in wrench is used to remove and (Fig. 2) install buttons on the probe holders. 1.3.2. Optional tools Some specialized adjustments require tools that are not included with this kit.

  • Page 8: Configurations

    Chapter 2 CONFIGURATIONS 2.1. One Probe Cantilever - One probe cantilever configuration Fig. 7 2.2. Two Probe - Two probe configuration Fig. 8 BT0179 Rev 03.5 PAGE 3 of 36...

  • Page 9: Two Probe Cantilever

    2.3. Two Probe Cantilever - Two probe cantilever configuration Fig. 9 2.4. Four Probe - Four probe configuration Fig. 10 PAGE 4 of 36...

  • Page 10: Operation

    Chapter 3 OPERATION 3.1. Microbe Setup on a Scanning Surface - Assemble configuration Fig. 11 Assemble the appropriate configuration to the cart (Fig. 11) Install the wedge and probes that will be used (see Slip Joint Probe Holder on page 11)
  • Page 11 - Lower pivot nose Fig. 14 Adjust the pivot nose angle to align the frame bar parallel with the (Fig. 14) tangent of the scan surface (Fig. 15) - Parallel with scan surface tangent - Parallel with scan surface tangent Fig.

  • Page 12: Component Overview

    Chapter 4 COMPONENT OVERVIEW 4.1. Cart - Cart Fig. 17 4.1.1. Cart Body A housing for the main encoder and provides a mounting base for probe holders and the umbilical housing (Fig. 17) 4.1.2. Cart Handle The handle is used to both manage cabling and provide an ergonomic grip during use.

  • Page 13: Wheels

    4.1.4. Wheels The wheels of the cart are interchangeable. To remove/install the cart wheels, insert the provided 3 mm hex driver in the end of the shaft (Fig. 1) opposite the wheel you wish to remove. Thread or unthread the - Umbilical housing removal Fig.

  • Page 14: Frame Bar

    4.1.6. Frame Bar Frame bars are used to (Fig. 23) mount probe holders, probe position- ing systems and other accessories. Frame bars are available in a variety of lengths (see Frame Bars on - Frame bar Fig. 23 page 34) 4.1.7.

  • Page 15: Pivot Buttons

    Release the side mounted lever and rotate the pivot down 90° (Fig. 26). Align the rear pivot with the pins at the rear of the cart (Fig. 27). - Screw to scanner body - Return pivot position Fig. 28 Fig. 29 Using the supplied 3 mm hex driver, screw the rear pivot to the cart (Fig.

  • Page 16: Slip Joint Probe Holder

    4.2. Slip Joint Probe Holder Frame Bar Probe Holder Adjustment Knob Latch Swing Arm Knob Yoke Probe Holder Arm Adjustment Knob Probe Holder Arm Arm Clamp Screw Pivot Buttons - Slip Joint Probe Holder Fig. 31 4.2.1. Probe Holder Setup To mount a UT wedge in the probe holder, follow these steps: - Adjust on frame bar - Attach to frame bar...
  • Page 17 Use swing arm knob to position the swing arm (Fig. 34). TIP: The swing arm is typically used to adjust TOFD center to center distance relative to the phased array probes on a four probe configuration (Fig. 10). Using the supplied 3/8 in wrench , place the pivot buttons as (Fig.

  • Page 18: Probe Holder Adjustment

    4.2.2. Probe Holder Adjustment To adjust the probe holder, follow these steps: 6mm approx. - Lift to Latched position - Lower to scanning surface Fig. 39 Fig. 40 Ensure probe holder is in latched, upper position . If the probe (Fig.
  • Page 19 To adjust the probe holder’s force, follow these steps: NOTE: Do not perform this operation on scanning surface. - Lift slightly and press Latch - Unlatched position Fig. 43 Fig. 44 Ensure the probe holder is in the upright latched position (Fig.

  • Page 20: Slip Joint Probe Holder Left/Right Conversion

    4.2.4. Slip Joint Probe Holder Left/Right Conversion To reverse the probe holder, follow these steps: - Unscrew yoke pivot screw - Remove arms Fig. 48 Fig. 49 Unscrew the yoke from the swing arm (Fig. 48) Loosen the probe holder arm adjustment knob and arm clamp screw. Slide the arms from the yoke (Fig.
  • Page 21 - Position swing arm - Install yoke to swing arm Fig. 52 Fig. 53 Loosen the swing arm knob and slide the swing arm to the opposite end of the probe holder bracket or preferred position. Tighten swing (Fig. 52) arm knob.

  • Page 22: Vertical Probe Holder

    4.3. Vertical Probe Holder Latch Probe Holder Adjustment Knob Vertical Adjustment Knob Pivot Buttons Probe Holder Arms Yoke Probe Holder Arm Adjustment Knob Transverse Adjustment Screw Frame Bar - Vertical probe holder Fig. 55 4.3.1. Probe Holder Setup - Adjust on frame bar - Vertical adjustment - Place buttons Fig.
  • Page 23 To mount a UT wedge in the probe holder, follow these steps: - Adjust inner arm - Adjust outer arm - Tighten arm knob Fig. 59 Fig. 60 Fig. 61 Position the wedge on the inner probe holder arm (Fig. 59) TIP: The probe holder yoke can accommodate many different probe and wedge sizes of varying widths.

  • Page 24: Probe Holder Vertical Adjustment

    4.3.2. Probe Holder Vertical Adjustment To adjust the probe holder vertically, follow these steps: approx. - Latch probe holder - Lower toward scan surface Fig. 62 Fig. 63 Ensure the probe holder is in the latched, upper position. Do this by lifting the probe holder till the latch is fully exposed and snaps out to lock (Fig.

  • Page 25: Probe Holder Transverse Adjustment

    4.3.3. Probe Holder Transverse Adjustment To adjust the probe holder’s transverse angle, follow these steps: - Loosen 3 mm screw - Rotate and tighten - Stop post locates 90° Fig. 66 Fig. 67 Fig. 68 Ensure the probe holder is in latched, upper position (Fig.

  • Page 26: Probe Holder Longitudinal Adjustment

    4.3.4. Probe Holder Longitudinal Adjustment To adjust the probe holder’s vertical angle for longitudinal scanning, follow these steps: - Loosen 3 mm screw - Rotate to position - Line up markers Fig. 69 Fig. 70 Fig. 71 Ensure the probe holder is in latched, upper position (Fig.

  • Page 27: Probe Holder Left/Right Conversion

    4.3.5. Probe Holder Left/Right Conversion To reverse the probe holder, follow these steps: NOTE: To perform this operation the 1.5 mm hex wrench (Fig. 3) is required. - Unscrew yoke pivot screw - Remove probe holder arms Fig. 72 Fig. 73 Ensure the probe holder is in latched, upper position (Fig.
  • Page 28 - Screw yoke to opposite side - Lower 90° stop post Fig. 76 Fig. 77 Mount the yoke to the opposite side of the base using the supplied 3 mm hex driver (Fig. 76) TIP: Keep the yoke level with the base as to ensure no conflicts with the plunger/set screw attached to the yoke.

  • Page 29: Magnetic Wheel Kit

    4.4. Magnetic Wheel Kit WARNING! MAGNETIC MATERIAL. The magnetic wheel kit produce a magnetic field which may cause failure or permanent damage to items such as watches, memory devices, CRT monitors, medical devices or other electronics. People with pacemakers or ICD’s must stay at least 25 cm (10 in) away.

  • Page 30: Pre-Amp Bracket

    On the magnetic wheel to be attached, locate the threaded side of the magnetic wheel, orient the threaded side towards the cart (Fig. 80) Overcome the magnetic resistance to screw the additional wheel to the axle of the wheel block (Fig.

  • Page 31: Service And Support

    Electronic Equipment (WEEE), this symbol indicated that the product must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste, but should be collected separately. Refer to Jireh Industries for return and/or collection systems available in your country. PAGE 26 of 36...

  • Page 32: Spare Parts

    Chapter 6 SPARE PARTS To order accessories or replacement parts for your MICROBE system. (contact Jireh Industries Ltd. on page i) NOTE: These drawings are for parts order. This is not a list of kit contents. 6.1. Microbe Cart - Microbe cart parts Fig.
  • Page 33 BTS040 Microbe/Rotix Front Pivot BT0069 Mini Wing Knob, M5 x 0.8 x 6 mm, SST BTS031 Magnetic Wheel BTS045 Base Cart BTS046 Brake Handle BT0014 Dovetail Nut BT0150 Handle - Microbe cart parts (cont.) Fig. 85 PAGE 28 of 36...

  • Page 34: Kit Components

    UMA012-X-05 Umbilical Housing (see Encoder Connector) CMG007 Irrigation Kit PHG014 Probe Holder Spare Parts Kit, 2 Probe MD050-008 SHCS, M4x0.7 x 8 , SST BTS042 Microbe/Rotix Pivot Tail EA470 Wrench - Kit components Fig. 86 BT0179 Rev 03.5 PAGE 29 of 36...

  • Page 35: Encoder Connector Type

    TD - Focus Scan, Handy Scan, Pocket Scan Pragma PAUT 16/128, PragmaLite / Pragma UT400 - Encoder connector type Fig. 87 NOTE: Additional encoder connector styles available. (contact Jireh Industries Ltd. on page i) 6.3. Accessories 6.3.1. Magnetic Wheel Kit Part # Description BTG014...

  • Page 36: Probe Holders

    6.4. Probe Holders 6.4.1. Slip Joint Probe Holder Parts BOM ID Part # Description PHS022 Slip Joint Probe Holder Subassembly MD050-010 SHCS, M4 x 0.7 x 10 mm, SST PH0104 Knurled Knob, M4 x 0.7 x 18 mm, 4 mm stand off, SST see Swing Arm Style PH0082 Knurled Knob, M4 x 0.7 x 10 mm, 3 mm stand off, SST...

  • Page 37: Vertical Probe Holder Parts

    6.4.2. Vertical Probe Holder Parts BOM ID Part # Description PHS028 Vertical Probe Holder Subassembly PH0082 Knurled Knob, M4 x 0.7 x 10 mm, 3 mm stand off, SST see Arm Style PH0011-X Pivot Button Style (see Pivot Button Style) see Yoke Style MD050-010 SHCS, M4 x 0.7 x 10 mm, SST - Vertical probe holder...

  • Page 38: Probe Holder Components

    (11.81 BG0038-25 NOTE: BG0038-30 Additional probe holder pivot button types available. Part # Length Part # Length (9.84 (11.81 BG0038-25 BG0038-30 (contact Jireh Industries Ltd. on page i) BG0038-35 (13.78 BG0038-40 (15.75 (1.97 (3.94 BG0038-05 BG0038-10 (13.78 (15.75 BG0038-35 BG0038-40 (17.72...

  • Page 39: Variable Components

    Sonatest DAAH PA (0.38 (0.11 (0.12 (0.09 6.6. Variable Components Conical Head (0.20 Zetec PA/TOFD Internal 6.6.1. Frame Bars Part # Length Part # Length (1.97 (3.94 BG0038-05 BG0038-10 BG0038-15 (5.91 BG0038-20 (7.87 (9.84 (11.81 BG0038-25 BG0038-30 BG0038-35 (13.78 BG0038-40 (15.75 (17.72 (19.69...

  • Page 40: Limited Warranty

    THREE (3) YEARS from the original date of purchase. If a defect exists, at its option Jireh will (1) repair the product at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, (2) exchange the product with a product that is new...
  • Page 41 Changes or modifications to this unit or accessories, not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. All specifications are subject to change without notice. © 2015 Jireh Industries Ltd. PAGE 36 of 36...
  • Page 42 Jireh Industries Ltd. 53158 Range Road 224 Ardrossan, Alberta Canada T8E 2k4 780-922-4534 jireh-industries.com...

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