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CE0120 Rev 03.4
Manual Weld Frame Scanner

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  • Page 1 CE0120 Rev 03.4 Manual Weld Frame Scanner...
  • Page 2 SAFETY WARNINGS / PRECAUTIONS KEEP THIS MANUAL – DO NOT LOSE THIS MANUAL IS PART OF THE ROTIX 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

    2.1. Two Probe Scanning 2.2. Four Probe Scanning 2.3. Four Probe Cantilever Scanning Operation Chapter 3.1. Setup of Rotix on a Scanning Surface System Components Chapter 4.1. Overhead Adjustable Link 4.2. Wheel Block with Handle 4.2.1. Wheel Removal/Installation 4.3. Double Chain Mount 4.4.
  • Page 4 4.5. Trailing Encoder 4.6. Frame Bar 4.7. Pivot Buttons 4.8. Chain Connection 4.9. Ratchet Lever 4.10. Slip Joint Probe Holder 4.10.1. Probe Holder Setup 4.10.2. Probe Holder Adjustment 4.10.3. Probe Holder Force Adjustment 4.10.4. Slip Joint Probe Holder Left/Right Conversion 4.11.
  • Page 5 6.3. Probe Holder Components 6.3.1. Arm Style 6.3.2. Yoke Style 6.3.3. Pivot Button Style 6.4. Variable Components 6.4.1. Frame Bars Limited Warranty Chapter PAGE iv of iv...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    (Standard kit) (16.4 in) X-Axis encoder resolution 9.05 counts/mm (230.0 counts/inch) 1.1.3. Operating environment The ROTIX chain scanner is designed for use in an industrial environment that is between -20°C and 50°C (-4°F) (122°F) 1.1.4. Environmental Sealing Dust tight, water tight (not submersible) 1.2.

  • Page 7: Hardware

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

  • Page 8: Component Identification

    1.4. Component Identification The ROTIX system may contain the following components. - Short link - Long link Fig. 7 Fig. 8 - Dovetail link - Buckle Fig. 9 Fig. 10 - Catch link - Overhead adjustable link Fig. 11 Fig. 12...

  • Page 9: Two Probe Chain Configuration Setup Chart

    1.5. Two Probe Chain Configuration Setup Chart P I P E S I Z E L I N K S SHORT* LONG (in) (in) (mm) (mm) *Short includes: Short Link, Dovetail Link, Red Catch Link 10.1 10.9 10.7 11.7 11.7 12.6 12.4 13.4...

  • Page 10: Four Probe Chain Configuration Setup Chart

    1.6. Four Probe Chain Configuration Setup Chart P I P E O D R A N G E L I N K S SHORT* LONG (in) (in) (mm) (mm) *Short includes: Short Link, Dovetail Link, Red Catch Link 10.0 10.8 10.6 11.6 11.4...

  • Page 11: Configurations

    Chapter 2 CONFIGURATIONS 2.1. Two Probe Scanning - Two probe scanning Fig. 16 2.2. Four Probe Scanning - Four probe scanning Fig. 17 PAGE 6 of 42...

  • Page 12: Four Probe Cantilever Scanning

    2.3. Four Probe Cantilever Scanning - Four probe cantilever scanning Fig. 18 CE0120 Rev 03.4 PAGE 7 of 42...

  • Page 13: Operation

    Chapter 3 OPERATION 3.1. Setup of Rotix on a Scanning Surface Determine the diameter of the pipe or tube to be scanned. Included in the ROTIX kit and in this manual, are two setup charts which indicate the number of links required based...
  • Page 14 On a flat surface, connect the appropriate number of links (see Chain Connection on page 16) indicated on the ROTIX setup chart. Arrange the link setup so the buckle and catch link will be 180° opposite of the scanner body (Fig.
  • Page 15 Fig. 25 Rotate the buckle adjustment knob until the buckle’s lever can be pushed down locking the buckle in place . The tightness of the ROTIX on the pipe can (Fig. 25) be adjusted using the buckle adjustment knob (Fig. 24-1) TIP: If additional clearance is required, the buckle’s ratchet lever can be pulled out...
  • Page 16 - Configured four probe configuration Fig. 26 Route all cabling and hoses to the the zipper tube (Only encoder cable shown) (see Cable Management System on page 23) Lower probe holders to the scan surface (see Slip Joint Probe Holder on page 17) Release the brakes on the wheel blocks with handle to commence scanning (see Wheel Block with Handle on page 13)

  • Page 17: System Components

    Chapter 4 SYSTEM COMPONENTS 4.1. Overhead Adjustable Link The overhead adjustable link provides clearance for probes and wedges. When low profile scanning is required, the ratchet lever is adjustable. Loosen the rachet handle and extend or retract - Loosen ratchet lever (Fig.

  • Page 18: Wheel Block With Handle

    Fig. 29 Fig. 30 The wheel block provides stability and braking to the ROTIX system. The ratchet lever located on the wheel block with handle operates the brake. Install the wheel block with handle by loosening the black wing knob and sliding the wheel block with handle’s dovetail nut onto the frame bar...

  • Page 19: Double Chain Mount

    4.3. Double Chain Mount - Chain mount alignment - Chain mount Fig. 33 Fig. 32 The double chain mount provides a connection point for links. Loosen the double chain mount’s dovetail jaw using the black wing knob (Fig. 32) Secure the double chain mount to the frame bar by tightening the black wing knob. (Fig.

  • Page 20: Trailing Encoder

    4.5. Trailing Encoder The spring loaded encoder wheel provides vertical travel while maintaining contact pressure to the scan surface. To install the encoder follow these steps: - Attach to frame bar - Tighten knob - Place on scan surface Fig. 36 Fig.

  • Page 21: Chain Connection

    Fig. 44 Fig. 45 Fig. 46 The rachet levers are used for various locking and braking functions on the ROTIX system. Occasionally, movement of the lever locking position is required. The lever placement can be adjusted by following these steps: Pull the ratchet lever away from the base of which it is connected (Fig.

  • Page 22: Slip Joint Probe Holder

    4.10. 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. 47 4.10.1. Probe Holder Setup To mount a UT wedge in the probe holder, follow these steps: - Attach to frame bar - Adjust on frame bar...
  • Page 23 Use swing arm knob to position the swing arm (Fig. 50). 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. 17). Using the supplied 3/8 in wrench , place the pivot buttons as (Fig.

  • Page 24: Probe Holder Adjustment

    4.10.2. Probe Holder Adjustment To adjust the probe holder, follow these steps: 6mm approx. - Lift to Latched position - Lower to scanning surface Fig. 55 Fig. 56 Ensure probe holder is in latched, upper position . If the probe (Fig.
  • Page 25 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. 59 Fig. 60 Ensure the probe holder is in the upright latched position (Fig.

  • Page 26: Slip Joint Probe Holder Left/Right Conversion

    4.10.4. Slip Joint Probe Holder Left/Right Conversion To reverse the probe holder, follow these steps: - Unscrew yoke pivot screw - Remove arms Fig. 64 Fig. 65 Unscrew the yoke from the swing arm (Fig. 64) Loosen the probe holder arm adjustment knob and arm clamp screw. Slide the arms from the yoke (Fig.
  • Page 27 - Position swing arm - Install yoke to swing arm Fig. 68 Fig. 69 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. 68) arm knob.

  • Page 28: Cable Management System

    4.11. Cable Management System - Cable management Fig. 71 TIP: When using the zipper tube, ensure the dovetail link is placed 2 in the chain behind the overhead adjustable link. 4.11.1. Zipper Tube Dovetail Mount To attach a zipper tube for cable management, follow these steps: - Loosen and slide on - Tighten knob Fig.

  • Page 29: Zipper Tube Setup

    Loosen the knob on the zipper tube dovetail mount. Slide the mount onto the dovetail link (Fig. 72) Once centred on the dovetail link, tighten the zipper tube’s dovetail mount knob (Fig. 73) 4.11.2. Zipper Tube Setup The zipper tube option is offered in a variety of lengths and provides a means of bundling and protecting cables and hoses that run to the scanner.

  • Page 30: Clamp Setup

    4.11.3. Clamp Setup If the tube becomes disconnected from the zipper tube dovetail mount, follow these instructions to re-attach the tube and dovetail mount. Loosen the clamp screw using the supplied 3 mm hex driver. - Slide tube around mount Fig.

  • Page 31: Vertical Probe Holder

    4.13. 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. 82 4.13.1. Probe Holder Setup To mount a UT wedge in the probe holder, follow these steps: - Adjust on frame bar - Vertical adjustment - Place buttons...

  • Page 32: Probe Holder Vertical Adjustment

    - Adjust inner arm - Adjust outer arm - Tighten arm knob Fig. 86 Fig. 87 Fig. 88 Position the wedge on the inner probe holder arm. TIP: The probe holder yoke can accommodate many different probe and wedge sizes of varying widths. It is best to centre the wedge with the yoke’s pivot axis.

  • Page 33: Probe Holder Transverse Adjustment

    holder until the latch is fully exposed and snaps out to lock (Fig. 89). Loosen the vertical adjustment knob and slide the probe holder down until the wedge is approximately 6 mm above inspection surface (¼ in) (Fig. 90) Tighten the vertical adjustment knob (Fig.

  • Page 34: Probe Holder Longitudinal Adjustment

    Using the supplied 3 mm hex driver loosen the transverse adjustment screw and rotate the yoke about the vertical shaft achieving the (Fig. 93) desired angle. Tighten the transverse adjustment screw (Fig. 94) To return the transverse adjustment to neutral .

  • Page 35: Probe Holder Left/Right Conversion

    4.13.5. 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. 99 Fig. 100 Ensure the probe holder is in latched, upper position (Fig.
  • Page 36 - Screw yoke to opposite side - Lower 90° stop post Fig. 103 Fig. 104 Mount the yoke to the opposite side of the base using the supplied 3 mm hex driver (Fig. 103) TIP: Keep the yoke level with the base as to ensure no conflicts with the plunger/set screw attached to the yoke.

  • Page 37: Magnetic Wheel Kit

    When the use of a chain scanner is not appropriate, the magnetic wheel kit can be used to (Fig. 107) replace the urethane wheels on a ROTIX scanner body. Two sets of the magnetic wheel kits can also be used on the scanner body to double the magnetic force.

  • Page 38: Pre-Amp Bracket

    4.15. Pre-amp Bracket The pre-amp bracket mounts to any dovetail groove to hold a pre-amp. Compatible with most standard pre-amps, use the adjustable screw mounting channel on the bottom of the bracket to attach a pre-amp. The pre-amp bracket may also be ordered with velcro straps which are used to hold the pre-amp.

  • Page 39: Service And Support

    Electronic Equipment , this symbol indicated that the (WEEE) 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 34 of 42...

  • Page 40: Spare Parts

    Chapter 6 SPARE PARTS To order accessories or replacement parts for your ROTIX 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. Kit Components 14 13...

  • Page 41: Encoder Connector Type

    TD - Focus Scan, Handy Scan, Pocket Scan Pragma PAUT 16/128, PragmaLite / Pragma UT400 - Encoder connector type Fig. 112 NOTE: Additional encoder connector styles available. (contact Jireh Industries Ltd. on page i) 6.2. Accessories 6.2.1. Zipper Tube BOM ID Part # Description...

  • Page 42: Pre-Amp Bracket

    6.2.2. Pre-Amp Bracket Part # Description CES029 Pre-Amp Bracket CES029-V Pre-Amp Bracket with Velcro - Pre-amp bracket Fig. 115 6.2.3. Magnetic Wheel Kit Part # Description BTG014 Magnetic Wheel Kit - Magnetic wheel kit Fig. 116 6.2.4. Reduced Width Scanning Kit Part # Description CEG018-W-XX...

  • Page 43: Probe Holders

    6.2.5. Probe Holders 6.2.6. Slip Joint Probe Holder Parts BOM ID Part # Description PHS022 Slip Joint Probe Holder Subassembly MD050-010 Arm Clamp Screw, SHCS, M4x0.7 X 10 , SST PH0104 Swing Arm Knob PH0100 Swing Arm PH0082 Probe Holder Arm Adjustment Knob See Yoke Style See Arm Style PH0011-X...

  • Page 44: Vertical Probe Holder Parts

    6.2.7. Vertical Probe Holder Parts BOM ID Part # Description PHS028 Vertical Probe Holder Subassembly PH0082 Probe Holder Arm Adjustment Knob See Arm Style PH0011-X See Pivot Button Style See Yoke Style MD050-010 Arm Clamp Screw, SHCS, M4x0.7 X 10 , SST - Vertical probe holder parts Fig.

  • Page 45: Probe Holder Components

    Zetec PA/TOFD NOTE: Additional probe holder pivot button types available. (0.11 Sonatest DAAH PA Internal (0.20 Conical Head Zetec PA/TOFD Internal Part # (contact Jireh Industries Ltd. on page i) Length Part # Length (0.12 (0.09 (1.97 (3.94 BG0038-05 BG0038-10 6.4.

  • Page 46: 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 47 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 42 of 42...
  • Page 48 Jireh Industries Ltd. 53158 Range Road 224 Ardrossan, Alberta Canada T8E 2k4 780-922-4534 jireh-industries.com...

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