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  • Page 1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 2800 Louis-Lumière Street, Suite 100 Québec (QC) G1P 0A4 CANADA Eddyfi, Magnifi, Reddy, and their associated logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Eddyfi NDT, Inc. Eddyfi reserves itself the right to change product offerings and specifications without notice. 2017-07-18...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introducing Magnifi ® Chapter 3 Preferences Managing Preferences Chapter 4 Keypad and Keyboard Functions Keyboard Shortcut Keys Chapter 5 Using Reddy with Sharck Probes Introduction Tangential Eddy Current Array Technology Getting Ready Setting Up Your Inspection Analyzing Data Saving and Reporting...
  • Page 4 General Environmental Appendix A Connector Reference ECA Connector (160 pins) ECT Connector (19 pins) I/O Connector (12 pins) Ethernet Connector HDMI Connector USB Connectors 3.5 mm Audio Connector Appendix B Using the Optional Harness Adjusting the Harness iv | www.eddyfi.com...
  • Page 5 Figures Figure 1–1 Reddy in the horizontal position Figure 1–2 Reddy in the tilted position Figure 1–3 Shutting down Reddy Figure 1–4 Optional battery charger Figure 2–1 Front-stage view Figure 2–2 Strip chart Figure 2–3 Lissajous Figure 2–4 C-scan Figure 2–5 Project Figure 2–6 Acquisition Summary...
  • Page 6 Figure 5–38 Report options Figure 5–39 Report summary Figure 5–40 Inspection report Figure 6–1 Options menu Figure 6–2 System recovery interface Figure B–1 Slipping the harness on Figure B–2 Adjusting the shoulder straps Figure B–3 Adjusting the belt’s height vi | www.eddyfi.com...
  • Page 7 Figure B–4 Securing the chest straps Figure B–5 Securing the belt Figure B–6 Shoulder anchor straps Figure B–7 Unfastening the straps Figure B–8 Sliding strap loop through bumper hook Figure B–9 Securing anchor strap Figure B–10 Alternative method of securing anchor strap to bumper Figure B–11 Anchor strap on harness belt Figure B–12 Slipping male buckle through bumper Figure B–13 Mating battery compartment side anchor strap...
  • Page 8 Table A–5 Ethernet connector data Table A–6 Ethernet connector pinout Table A–7 HDMI connector data Table A–8 HDMI connector pinout Table A–9 USB connector data Table A–10 USB connector pinout Table A–11 Audio connector data Table A–12 Audio connector pinout viii | www.eddyfi.com...
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  • Page 10: General Precautions And Conventions

    General Precautions and Conventions General Precautions and Conventions x | www.eddyfi.com...

  • Page 11: Safety Precautions

    Observe the following safety precautions scrupulously when using Reddy. Rear Stand Because Reddy is a portable system, it is designed to be used under tough conditions. It is, however, not indestructible. To avoid damaging Reddy, use its rear stand when operating Reddy in a tilted position.

  • Page 12: Conventions

    Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) regulations. This system was manufactured to the high quality standards of Eddyfi to ensure safe and reliable operation when it is used as stated in this document. Due to its nature, this instrument may contain small quantities of substances known to be hazardous to the environment and to human health if released in the environment.

  • Page 13: Emc Directive Compliance

    This device complies 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. Reddy is also equipped with a warranty seal. Important Broken seals void the calibration certification and product warranty.

  • Page 14: Limited Warranty

    General Precautions and Conventions Limited Warranty Eddyfi NDT, Inc. warrants the hardware to be free of any defects in materials or workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of delivery, under normal use and service. These warranties are limited to the original purchase of the product and are not transferable.
  • Page 15 General Precautions and Conventions | xv...

  • Page 16: Chapter 1 Reddy Overview

    Reddy Overview Chapter 1 Reddy Overview 2 | www.eddyfi.com...

  • Page 17: Introducing Reddy

    Reddy Overview Introducing Reddy ® Thank you for purchasing Eddyfi’s Reddy. This chapter is intended to give you an overview of the system and its components before operation. What’s in the Box Reddy comes with the following standard accessories: •...
  • Page 18 11. Handle This indicator displays the Wi-Fi status. Use this handle when carrying Reddy. When the indicator is lit, the Reddy Wi-Fi 12. Keypad arrow mode selection button is enabled. When it is off, the Wi-Fi is Use this button to select the operation disabled.
  • Page 19 Reddy Overview Right I/O connector ECA connector Use this connector to communicate with Connect your eddy current array probe the probe’s encoder, for example. See page such as the Sharck ™ probe to this connector. 10 for details. See page 10 for details.
  • Page 20 Reddy. Battery compartments Network connector Insert the supplied batteries into the Use this connector to hook up Reddy to a appropriate battery compartment. For local area network (LAN). This connector details about batteries, see page 10. is equipped with two indicators with the...
  • Page 21 Reddy Overview Rear Instrument stand This stand retracts outward to hold Reddy at an angle, preventing the instrument from falling over horizontally.

  • Page 22: Positioning Reddy

    Reddy has two safe operating positions: horizontal and tilted. To use Reddy in a tilted position, simply pull out the stand located at the rear of the instrument until Reddy is at the desired angle. If you are using Reddy with the optional harness, see Using the Optional Harness on page 60 for details.

  • Page 23: Starting Reddy

    It is possible to use Reddy while it rests on its lower bumpers, but this is not a safe operational position as the instrument may fall over. If you want to use Reddy at an angle, use the stand located at the rear of the instrument.

  • Page 24: Connecting Probes

    , etc. These probes hook up to Reddy’s array connector. Proceed as follows to do so: If you have not already done so, remove Reddy from its carrying case and place it on your working surface as outlined in Positioning Reddy on page 8.
  • Page 25 Slide the battery out of its cradle. Hot Swapping Batteries You can remove one of Reddy’s batteries when the instrument is turned on as Reddy can operate with a single battery. Should the power in the remaining battery be insufficient to keep Reddy operating, the instrument shuts down without damaging electronic components, but all your work in progress in Magnifi GO (acquisition, etc.) is lost.

  • Page 26: Figure 1-4 Optional Battery Charger

    Whenever transporting Reddy in its case, remove the batteries from the instrument and make sure that they cannot come in contact during transport, as this is a significant fire and explosion hazard. Reddy’s transport case is outfitted with two slots intended for the batteries. We recommend that you take advantage of them.
  • Page 27 Reddy Overview | 13...

  • Page 28: Chapter 2 Magnifi Go Overview

    Magnifi GO Overview Chapter 2 Magnifi GO Overview 14 | www.eddyfi.com...

  • Page 29: Introducing Magnifi ® Go

    Magnifi GO so any analyst can be up and running in next to no time, with a wider range of large monitor data layouts than Magnifi GO. This means that Reddy units can be out acquiring data in the field while analysts are hard at work on their computers extracting value from the data.

  • Page 30: Figure 2-1 Front-Stage View

    Continue reading for details. documentation information, or report information. Continue reading for details. Data display area This area is where you see the inspection data. File navigator Use the file navigator to display inspection results in the data display area. 16 | www.eddyfi.com...

  • Page 31: Figure 2-2 Strip Chart

    Magnifi GO Overview Views Views vary according to the type of probe you are using. You can select layouts or set one up yourself. This section introduces the various elements of available views. Strip Chart View Figure 2–2 Strip chart Global channel/C-scan selector Channel/C-scan group name and selector...

  • Page 32: Figure 2-4 C-Scan

    Signal component selector Multi-Touch Interface The multi-touch interface of Reddy is designed for ease-of-use. According to your location in Magnifi GO, the multi-touch behavior changes. The backstage 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.

  • Page 33: Figure 2-5 Project

    Magnifi GO Overview Table 2–3 Multi-touch behavior in the C-scan view Location Touch Behavior Condition View toolbars List buttons: Selects the next option in list Toggles: Enables/disables option Touch and hold List buttons: Displays entire options list Data area Move cursor to tapped position Touch and move Move cursor in C-scan Resize the main cursor or miniature...

  • Page 34: Figure 2-6 Acquisition Summary

    Magnifi GO Overview Figure 2–6 Acquisition Summary Figure 2–7 Report Summary 20 | www.eddyfi.com...

  • Page 35: Figure 2-8 Save

    Magnifi GO Overview Figure 2–8 Save Figure 2–9 Material Database | 21...

  • Page 36: Chapter 3 Preferences

    Preferences Chapter 3 Preferences 22 | www.eddyfi.com...

  • Page 37: Managing Preferences

    When active, you can configure a sleep time of 1 to 30 minutes. By default, the sleep time is 15 minutes. Power Management turns off the display and the power LED goes from green to red. Reddy goes into sleep mode when the touchscreen and keypad buttons (except the power button) are idle for the Sleep Delay period.

  • Page 38: Figure 3-3 Analysis Preferences

    Preferences Figure 3–3 Analysis preferences Figure 3–4 Help 24 | www.eddyfi.com...
  • Page 39 Preferences | 25...

  • Page 40: Chapter 4 Keypad And Keyboard Functions

    Keypad and Keyboard Functions Chapter 4 Keypad and Keyboard Functions 26 | www.eddyfi.com...

  • Page 41: Keyboard Shortcut Keys

    The following lists all the keyboard shortcuts for Reddy . When you are using a physical keyboard with ® the instrument, you can achieve the same results as with the Reddy keypads by using those keyboards shortcuts. Table 4–1 Keyboard shortcut keys...

  • Page 42: Chapter 5 Using Reddy With Sharck Probes

    Using Reddy with Sharck Probes Chapter 5 Using Reddy with Sharck Probes 28 | www.eddyfi.com...

  • Page 43: Introduction

    All Sharck probes are equipped with a high-resolution magnetic wheel encoder (20.53 points/mm). SHARCK-W053-R-N05S comes with a 12-pin encoder connector for Reddy and a standard 5 m cable. The encoder (and guiding wheels) are easily removable for cleaning and maintenance.

  • Page 44: Tangential Eddy Current Array Technology

    Using Reddy with Sharck Probes Tangential Eddy Current Array Technology TECA’s coil arrangement and tangential operation mode allow obtaining a particular eddy current signal for surface-breaking cracks in carbon steel. As illustrated below, drivers induce eddy currents flowing mainly perpendicularly to the scan direction. When the eddy currents encounter longitudinal cracking, they tend to move around it by diving underneath or around the extremities.

  • Page 45: Figure 5-6 Integrated 3D Depth Plane To Correlate Crack Depth, Vertical Amplitude, And Liftoff

    Using Reddy with Sharck Probes TECA relies on multiple depth curves calibrated at various liftoff values. The results are equivalent to 3D depth planes that enable correlating the crack depth to the vertical amplitude and the liftoff to the horizontal operating displacement, as illustrated on the left in the following figure. After compensating for liftoff, the depth plane is linearized to obtain a fixed amplitude for a given defect, independent of the measured liftoff (right portion of the following figure).

  • Page 46: Getting Ready

    See chapter 1 for details about connector positions. Connect the Sharck probe’s encoder connector (12 pins) to the I/O connector on the right side of Reddy. If it is not already on, press the power button on the front of Reddy to turn it on. Notes •...

  • Page 47: Figure 5-10 Acquisition Summary Dialog Box

    Using Reddy with Sharck Probes Figure 5–10 Acquisition Summary dialog box Create a new setup or open an existing setup by tapping Create New Setup or Open Setup, respectively. Figure 5–11 Backstage view: Create/Open setup Once you are done, tap Start Working.

  • Page 48: Setting Up Your Inspection

    In the backstage view, tap Open Setup. In the Open Setup dialog box, on the Master list, select the appropriate setup file (in this case, SHARCK-W053). All standard Reddy probe setups are available on this list. Figure 5–12 Open Setup dialog box Tap OK.

  • Page 49: Figure 5-14 Component Definition

    Using Reddy with Sharck Probes Figure 5–14 Component definition Tap Next. In Probe Selection, select the setup corresponding to the Sharck probe connected to Reddy. Figure 5–15 Probe selection Tap Next. In Scan Definition, select the encoder and specify the type of scan.

  • Page 50: Figure 5-17 Scan Definition: Configure Encoder And Start Position

    Using Reddy with Sharck Probes Tap Next. Configure the encoder and the starting position. Note Apart from the Preset value, you should not modify any of the encoder parameters because they are already optimum for the Sharck probe. Figure 5–17 Scan definition: configure encoder and start position Tap Next.

  • Page 51: Figure 5-19 Indication Codes

    The layout highlighted in blue is the layout displayed when you start working. To select any of the other layouts selected in the wizard, press the Change layout button (see page 3) on Reddy’s keypad or in the front stage view, tap Layout, and then Selecting Layout.

  • Page 52: Figure 5-22 Nulling The Sharck Probe

    This avoids having one or only a few fingers compressed at a lower position than neighboring fingers, which can slightly affect the probe’s balance. On Reddy’s keypad, press the Probe nulling button (see page 3). Alternatively, in the front stage view, on the Home or Calibration ribbon, tap Null.

  • Page 53: Figure 5-24 Sharck Assisted Calibration: Calibration Complete

    Apply even pressure on the probe. On Reddy’s keypad, press the Probe nulling button (see page 3). Alternatively, in the front stage view, on the Home or Calibration ribbon, tap Null. Position the probe on the part to be inspected across the weld, as illustrated.

  • Page 54: Figure 5-25 Sharck Probe On Carbon Steel Weld

    The maximum speed is 200 mm/s (6 in/s) for the small (W028) and medium (W053) Sharck probes. When scanning is complete, on Reddy’s keypad, press the Start/Stop acquisition button (see page Alternatively, in the front stage view, on the Home or Calibration ribbon, tap Stop.

  • Page 55: Figure 5-27 Disabled Functions During Acquisition

    Once your acquisition is over and stopped, save your data as follows. • In the front stage view, on the Home ribbon, tap Save Data. Alternatively, on the Reddy keypad, press the Save inspection data button (see page 3). Figure 5–28 Saving data Notes When data is saved, Save Data is disabled (grayed) and a new entry appears in the file navigator.

  • Page 56: Analyzing Data

    In the Length C-scan, resize your cursor horizontally so that it contains the entire indication (the aperture of the cursor should be equal to the measured length plus 15 mm (0.59 in), which corresponds to the each of the probe’s elements). All measurements are made automatically and appear on the Reddy display.

  • Page 57: Figure 5-30 Sizing Information

    Figure 5–31 Take screen captures with defect report entry check box To analyze data with Reddy, proceed as follows: Find the file navigator at the bottom of the Magnifi GO front-stage view. Tap the file that you want to open.

  • Page 58: Figure 5-33 Entering A Detected Defect

    Using Reddy with Sharck Probes Resize the cursor in such a way that the flaw-like indication in the Length C-scan is completely inside the cursor. The width of your cursor should be equal to the defect’s measured length plus 15 mm (0.59 in).

  • Page 59: Figure 5-35 Report Tab

    Using Reddy with Sharck Probes Figure 5–35 Report tab • An axial crack-like indication is typically set to a phase of approximately 90° in the Short and Long impedance places, and 135° phase in the Raw impedance plane. • A transverse crack-like indication is typically set to a phase approximately 45° in the Transverse impedance plane.

  • Page 60: Saving And Reporting

    Using Reddy with Sharck Probes Saving and Reporting In the backstage view, tap Report Summary. Complete the necessary information. Add or remove information as necessary. Figure 5–37 Report summary To save the setup and inspection data in the current inspection project, on the left menu bar, tap Save.

  • Page 61: Figure 5-39 Report Summary

    Using Reddy with Sharck Probes In Report Summary, confirm the information and edit it as necessary. Figure 5–39 Report summary When you are done, tap Finish. The report is generated. Use the controls at the top of the report viewer to save it to various formats, navigate the report, etc.

  • Page 62: Chapter 6 Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 48 | www.eddyfi.com...

  • Page 63: Maintaining Reddy

    Save the file in an easy-to-remember location on your computer. Copy the *.ReddyOS to the root of a USB mass storage device. Once copied, remove the mass storage device and connect it to one of Reddy’s two USB ports A dialog box appears prompting you to proceed.

  • Page 64: Figure 6-1 Options Menu

    Wait until a dialog box confirming the activation of Windows appears on screen. If you do not activate Windows, every time you start Reddy, a message will remind you to do so. You have 30 days to activate Windows before it locks up.

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    No update file found. This appears in the update list or in the system recovery. Make sure that you only have one USB mass storage device connected to Reddy. Also make sure that the file is in the root folder of the device.

  • Page 66: Chapter 7 Specifications

    Specifications Chapter 7 Specifications 52 | www.eddyfi.com...

  • Page 67: General

    Connectivity Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB 2.0 (×3) Probe recognition and setup Automatic Reddy uses an ID device in Eddyfi probes that contains information to set up acquisitions and confirm compatibility between the setup and the probe. Environmental Table 7–2...

  • Page 68: Ect

    5 Hz–10 MHz Frequencies ECA connector 19-pin Fischer Generator output/Coil drive Up to 20 Vpp Injection modes Multiplexed, simultaneous, continuous Receiver gain 41 dB range 23–64 dB Data resolution 16 bits Acquisition/Sampling rate Up to 50 000 samples/s 54 | www.eddyfi.com...
  • Page 69 Specifications | 55...

  • Page 70: Appendix A Connector Reference

    Connector Reference Appendix A Connector Reference 56 | www.eddyfi.com...

  • Page 71: Eca Connector (160 Pins)

    ECA Connector (160 pins) The 160-pin connector available on the right side of the instrument, marked ECA, is specifically designed by Eddyfi. For details about this connector, contact Eddyfi directly at info@eddyfi.com. ECT Connector (19 pins) The ECT connector is used to hook up eddy current testing probes. The signals from the connector are the eddy current generator outputs, the eddy current channel amplifier inputs, the multiplexing outputs, and a DC power supply.

  • Page 72: Ethernet Connector

    Ground Reserved Reserved Ethernet Connector The Ethernet connector is used to connect the Reddy to a network through an Ethernet link. Eddyfi supplies a high-quality, military-grade Ethernet connector and cable. International Ethernet standards are used. Table A–5 Ethernet connector data...

  • Page 73: Usb Connectors

    Hot plug detection pin USB Connectors The USB connectors support USB 2.0. You can use the USB connectors to connect USB-compliant devices to Reddy, including external memory, mouse, and keyboard. International USB 2.0 standards are applied. Table A–9 USB connector data...

  • Page 74: Appendix B Using The Optional Harness

    Using the Optional Harness Appendix B Using the Optional Harness 60 | www.eddyfi.com...

  • Page 75: Adjusting The Harness

    Grab the harness shoulder straps and slip it over your shoulders as you would a jacket. Figure B–1 Slipping the harness on Verify the fit of the harness. Visualize working with Reddy before making any adjustments to the shoulder straps and height of the belt. Slip out of the harness.

  • Page 76: Figure B-2 Adjusting The Shoulder Straps

    You may need to perform this adjustment several times to get the proper fit. Note Your belt’s height determines the lowest position of Reddy. Adjust this height so that the display of the instrument is easy to see—for that, the belt could end up higher than your hips.

  • Page 77: Figure B-5 Securing The Belt

    Using the Optional Harness Secure the belt around your waist, according to the height you have adjusted it. Figure B–5 Securing the belt Make sure that the harness fits snuggly. Make sure that the harness’ shoulder anchor straps are loose. Figure B–6 Shoulder anchor straps 10.

  • Page 78: Figure B-7 Unfastening The Straps

    11. Sit down. 12. Place Reddy horizontally in your lap. 13. Slip the looped portion of the strap removed above in the hook of one of the two upper Reddy bumpers, as illustrated. Figure B–8 Sliding strap loop through bumper hook 14.

  • Page 79: Figure B-10 Alternative Method Of Securing Anchor Strap To Bumper

    Using the Optional Harness 15. Repeat the previous two steps for the opposite upper bumper. Note You can also secure the straps to the bumpers in a more elegant and less easy-to-remove fashion, as illustrated here. Figure B–10 Alternative method of securing anchor strap to bumper 16.

  • Page 80: Figure B-13 Mating Battery Compartment Side Anchor Strap

    20. Repeat the procedure for the opposite belt anchor strap (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 strap 66 | www.eddyfi.com...

  • Page 81: Figure B-16 Tightening Shoulder Anchor Straps

    Using the Optional Harness 23. Repeat for the opposite shoulder anchor strap. 24. Tighten each shoulder anchor straps to achieve the desired view angle for Reddy. Figure B–16 Tightening shoulder anchor straps Note Use the belt strap to hook your probe’s cable.
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