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  • Page 1 Getting Started with...
  • Page 2 Eddyfi NDT, Inc. ACFM, Amigo, Sensu, TSC, and their associated logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Technical Software Consultants Ltd. (wholly owned subsidiary of Eddyfi NDT, Inc.) in the United Kingdom and/or other countries. Eddyfi Technologies reserves the right to change product offerings and specifications without notice.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Precautions and Conventions General Precautions Safety Precautions Conventions xiii Acronyms EMC Directive Compliance Radio Power Rating Calibration and Warranty Seals Limited Warranty Copyrights Amigo2 System Overview Introducing the Amigo2 System Positioning Amigo2 Starting Amigo2 Probe Connection Batteries Software Overview Introduction Backstage Preferences...
  • Page 7 Figures Figure 1 Amigo2 in horizontal position Figure 2 Amigo2 in tilted position Figure 3 Optional battery charger Figure 4 Backstage view: General Figure 5 Probe selection Figure 6 View imported probes Figure 7 Backstage view: Documentation Figure 8 Backstage view: Preferences/System Figure 9 Backstage view: Preferences/Display Figure 10...
  • Page 9 Figure 41 Slipping the harness on Figure 42 Adjusting the shoulder straps Figure 43 Adjusting the belt’s height Figure 44 Securing the chest straps Figure 45 Securing the belt Figure 46 Shoulder anchor straps Figure 47 Unfastening the straps Figure 48 Sliding strap loop through bumper hook Figure 49 Securing anchor strap...
  • Page 11 Tables Table 1 Keyboard shortcut Table 2 General specifications Table 3 Environmental specifications Table 4 I/O connector data Table 5 I/O connector pinout Table 6 Ethernet connector data Table 7 Ethernet connector pinout Table 8 HDMI connector data Table 9 HDMI connector pinout Table 10 USB connector data...

  • Page 13: General Precautions And Conventions

    General Precautions and Conventions...

  • Page 14: Safety Precautions

    General Precautions and Conventions General Precautions The following safety precautions are to be observed at all times when using Amigo2®. Make sure that you review them before turning on the system. Keep this document in a safe place for future reference. Carefully follow the installation and operation procedures detailed herein.

  • Page 15: Conventions

    General Precautions and Conventions Conventions Typographical The following typographical conventions are used throughout this document: Italic Used for file names and paths. Bold Used to indicate menu items, named user interfaces, and place emphasis on specific words or phrases. Items in bold type are capitalized to reflect the actual interface. SMALL CAPITALS Used to indicate instrument interface indications.

  • Page 16: Acronyms

    General Precautions and Conventions Safety Indications in This Document The safety indications in this document are intended to ensure your safety and the integrity of the system. Warning WARNING! The warning indication calls your attention to a procedure or a practice (or the like) that, if performed incorrectly, can result in injury.

  • Page 17: Radio Power Rating

    General Precautions and Conventions AS/NZS Compliance (Australia/New Zealand) 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). CE Compliance (EU) The simplified EU declaration of conformity referred to in Article 10(9) shall be provided as follows: Hereby, Eddyfi declares the radio equipment type Amigo2 is in compliance with the Directive 2014/53/EU.

  • Page 18: 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 21: Amigo2 System Overview

    Chapter 1 Amigo2 System Overview...

  • Page 22: Introducing The Amigo2 System

    Amigo2 System Overview Introducing the Amigo2 System Thank you for purchasing the Eddyfi Amigo2 system. This chapter offers an overview of the ® ® system, its components, and probes. What is in the Box Amigo2 comes with the following standard accessories: Two high-capacity batteries One power adapter (100–240 V) Power cords...
  • Page 23 Amigo2 System Overview Power button 5. Pause Short press (approximately 0.5 to 4 Pause data collection. seconds): 6. Transverse scan direction Use to turn the instrument on and off. Change the scan direction to transverse. The power indicator at the center of the Pressing this key while data collection is button behaves as follows: in progress adds general marks.
  • Page 24 Amigo2 System Overview Rear Instrument stand The stand retracts outward to hold Amigo2 at an angle, preventing the instrument from tilting over horizontally. 4 | www.eddyfi.com...
  • Page 25 Amigo2 System Overview Right I/O connector Used to communicate with external encoders, for example. Amigo1 connector Used to connect with Amigo1 legacy probes, including arrays. 3. Sensu probe connector (PACE probes) Used to connect with Sensu probes, typically supplied with the PACE instrument. 4.
  • Page 26 Amigo2 System Overview Protective connector door Connection speed indicator (lower) Protects the Amigo2 connectors from Amber: operating as a gigabit the elements when they are unused. connection (1 Gbps) Quick Copy Green: operating as a 100 Mbps connection Use to transfer all your inspection data to a USB mass storage device and import Off: operating as a 10 Mbps data from the USB mass storage device's...

  • Page 27: Positioning Amigo2

    Amigo2 System Overview Positioning Amigo2 Amigo2 must be properly positioned prior to use so that you do not run the risk of dropping the instrument or the instrument falling over. Amigo2 has two safe operating positions: horizontal and tilted. To use it in a tilted position, simply pull out the stand located at the rear of the instrument until Amigo2 is at the desired angle.

  • Page 28: Starting Amigo2

    Amigo2 System Overview Starting Amigo2 Proceed as follows to turn on your instrument or exit the standby mode: Make sure that at least one of the two batteries is inserted into the battery compartment A of the instrument or that the instrument is plugged in to an external power source using the supplied power cord.

  • Page 29: Figure 3 Optional Battery Charger

    Amigo2 System Overview Inserting/Removing Batteries Inserting Batteries On Amigo2’s left side, unlatch the battery compartment’s door, and then open it. Align your battery with one of the battery cradles. Note Battery cradles are marked A and B. If you are inserting only one battery, it does not matter which of the two cradles you use.
  • Page 30 Amigo2 System Overview To charge the batteries with the optional charger: Place the charger on a flat and level surface, away from heat and moisture sources. Insert the power supply’s DC connector into the back of the external charger. 3. Connect the power supply to an AC supply using the supplied cable. All the LEDs flash momentarily to let you know that power is present.

  • Page 33: Software Overview

    Chapter 2 Software Overview...

  • Page 34: Introduction

    Software Overview Introduction The Amigo2 runs the latest version of TSC’s ACFM data collection and analysis software, known as Assist 3. Assist 3 is split into the frontstage and backstage. The frontstage is used to collect and analyse ACFM data. The backstage is primarily used to enter job details, manage probe configurations, settings and files.

  • Page 35: Figure 5 Probe Selection

    Software Overview Instrument/Probe. Up to three probes can be attached to the instrument at any one time. Input connections are available for Amigo1 probes, the Sensu probes used with PACE and the second generation Sensu2 probes for Amigo2. 3. Probe Select allows you to choose which probe and configuration to use. This is described in more detail on page 15.

  • Page 36: Figure 6 View Imported Probes

    Software Overview File Transfer Transfer files between the Amigo2 and a USB mass storage device. Files can also be deleted using this function. A new file or “page” of data is created every time Run is pressed. Files are collected in subfolders labelled by Component name, which are collected within top level folders labelled by Site name.

  • Page 37: Figure 7 Backstage View: Documentation

    Software Overview Documentation Section This section of the backstage allows you to open and read PDFs located in the UserData folder of the instrument. Figure 7 Backstage view: Documentation Preference Section The preference section consists of two tabs, System and Display. System: used to change units, company logo, date and time, wireless interfaces, etc.

  • Page 38: Figure 9 Backstage View: Preferences/Display

    Software Overview Display: A dark color scheme uses a black background, while a light color scheme is white (note that the white scheme is best for viewing in bright sunlight while the dark mode may be useful when viewing in dim conditions). Screen brightness and auto power down can also be adjusted from this menu.

  • Page 39: Figure 11 Frontstage Layout

    Software Overview Frontstage Layout The frontstage consists of the ribbon zone, side tabs, main data zones, bottom tabs and status bar. Figure 11 Frontstage layout The Data zones can be specified in the Layouts Ribbon. A Standard Layout is shown below. The frontstage can be further broken down into the following elements: Figure 12 Screenshot of Frontstage...

  • Page 40: Figure 13 Pin Icon

    Software Overview Bx trace. Top left. Use one finger to scroll on the x-axes and pan the Bx data scale on the y-axis. Pressing two fingers on the Bx trace zooms and pans through the Bx data. Bz trace. Bottom Left. Use one finger to scroll on the x-axes and pan the Bz data scale on the y-axis.

  • Page 41: Figure 14 Warning Messages

    Software Overview Warning Messages A number of messages run along the bottom of the screen. Any that are suboptimal are highlighted. Figure 14 Warning messages Scalings OK/Scalings Lost. If the scale is not the same as the probe configuration’s default, the Scalings Lost warning appears to warn the operator that the screen scaling has been changed and the current signals may give a false impression of defect size.

  • Page 42: Figure 15 The Home Ribbon

    Software Overview The Home Ribbon The Home Ribbon contains the commands necessary for acquiring data. Figure 15 The Home Ribbon Run begins data collection. Scan function. Function check or general scan. 3. Part ID. This would typically be a sub-component. 4.

  • Page 43: Figure 17 Scanning Ribbon

    Software Overview The Scanning Ribbon The following commands are available during data collection: Figure 17 Scanning ribbon Press Stop to end data collection. Pause. 3. Clock/Linear. Adds clock or linear marks to the data. A series of sequentially numbered vertical lines corresponding to the numbered clock positions running around the circumference of a pipe or tubular, or linear positions on a flat surface.

  • Page 44: Figure 18 Marker Setup Dialogue Box

    Software Overview Configuring Markers Configure Markers. Pressing the physical A/C button on the left-hand side of the case, while the instrument is collecting data, adds a series of sequentially numbered vertical lines to the Bx and Bz traces. For example, if the inspector was inspecting a circumferential weld marked up in clock positions running from 1 to 12 o’clock, 12 being top dead center, the data could be marked up accordingly.

  • Page 45: Figure 19 Rows Dialogue Box

    Software Overview Row Visibility Dialogue Box Each row of the array probe consists of a color-coded signal. The “Rows” tab, shown below, allows the user to hide selected rows. Dragging the tabs (A) reduce or increase the number of rows visible, while the larger tab (B) can be moved up or down to select the desired rows. Figure 19 Rows dialogue box | 25...

  • Page 46: Figure 20 The Analysis Ribbon

    Software Overview The Analysis Ribbon Once data has been collected it can be analysed. Figure 20 The Analysis Ribbon Replay displays the collection of the current page of data as if it were a movie playback. The replay can be stopped, paused and displayed slower or faster. Size is used for measuring the length and depth of an indication (see page 27).

  • Page 47: Figure 21 Sizing

    Software Overview Sizing a Defect Once a defect indication has been found, it can be sized from the Analysis Ribbon. Figure 21 Sizing The Size button brings up the defect information dialogue box. You may need to move the defect dialogue box to one side so the Bx and Bz signals are visible.

  • Page 48: Figure 22 Defects Dialogue Box

    Software Overview Defect Dialogue Box The defect dialogue box includes the Part ID, line type, estimated length (Bz peak/trough distance), coating thickness, calculated length and depth, location, minimum and background Bx value, coil factor and field used for sizing. Items in the list can be deleted by pressing the red cross symbol or edited by pressing the green pencil symbol.

  • Page 49: Figure 23 Adding A Region

    Software Overview Adding a Region Creating a region adds a color coded highlight over the Bx and Bz signals. For example, a signal feature corresponding to a seam weld could be highlighted in purple. Figure 23 Adding a region To add a region: Zoom in on your data.

  • Page 50: Figure 24 Regions Dialogue Box

    Software Overview Regions Dialogue Box The regions dialogue box contains information relating to regions added to the current page, and any associated comments. To add a region, see page 29. Information includes region type, position on the plot, color coding and any user comments. Items in the list can be deleted by pressing the red cross symbol or edited by pressing the green pencil symbol.

  • Page 51: Figure 26 The Layout Ribbon

    Software Overview The Layout Ribbon The layout ribbon becomes active when twin-field or array probes are used. It allows the user to configure the screen to simultaneously display both fields and/or contour plots. Figure 26 The layout ribbon The layout ribbon has five options: Standard layout Layout 2 3.
  • Page 52 Software Overview Layout 2 C-scans (contour plots) are presented for the Bx and Bz signals if array data available. The butterfly plot is presented in the normal manner. Figure 28 Layout 2 Layout 3 The Bx and Bz traces are positioned on the left. The Bx and Bz C-scans are positioned on the right.

  • Page 53: Figure 28 Layout

    Software Overview Layout 4 The X-field Bx and Bz traces are placed on the left. The Y-field By and Bz traces are placed on the right. Figure 30 Layout 4 Layout 5 The X-field Bx and Bz C-scans are placed on the left. The Y-field By and Bz C-scans are placed on the right.
  • Page 54 Software Overview Manipulating Data Through Touch The C-scans simultaneously map the data from all rows. Background values are green, lower values are blue and higher values are red. Measured defects are displayed as yellow rectangles. In the Standard Layout the Bx and Bz signals can be moved up and down the screen by touching the butterfly and dragging it around the butterfly plot.

  • Page 57: Preferences

    Chapter 3 Preferences...

  • Page 58: Managing Preferences

    Preferences Managing Preferences Figure 32 System preferences Measurement Units You can use Amigo2 under the US Customary (imperial) or metric system of 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 If the logo is already imported, go to step 4.

  • Page 59: Figure 34 System Preferences

    Preferences Adjusting the Date and Time of the Amigo2 Instrument In the System preference section of the backstage, tap Change. A dialog box appears where you can adjust the date, time, and time zone to match requirements. Connecting your Amigo2 Instrument to a Wireless Network In the System preference section of the backstage, tap Networks.

  • Page 60: Figure 35 Wi-Fi Networks Dialog Box

    Preferences Figure 35 Wi-Fi Networks dialog box Note Tap Disconnect to break the connection to the wireless network. Tap Forget to remove the login information of the selected wireless network. Display Preferences In the Display preferences section of the backstage, you can configure a sleep delay of 1 to 30 minutes.

  • Page 63: Keypad And Keyboard Functions

    Chapter 4 Keypad and Keyboard Functions...

  • Page 64: Keyboard Shortcut Keys

    Keypad and Keyboard Functions Keyboard Shortcut Keys The following keyboard shortcuts can be used when a physical keyboard has been connected to the Amigo2 via one of the USB ports. Table 1 Keyboard shortcut Amigo2 Function Keyboard Shortcut Left arrow Left arrow Up arrow Up arrow...

  • Page 65: Figure 37 Keyboard Shortcuts

    Keypad and Keyboard Functions Modifying Keyboard Shortcuts In the System preferences of the backstage, tap the Keyboard button. Figure 37 Keyboard Shortcuts | 45...

  • Page 67: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting...

  • Page 68: Maintaining Amigo2

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintaining Amigo2 Because of its design, Amigo2 only requires minimal maintenance. Since it has no moving parts, it also does not require any preventive maintenance on your part. We recommend a regular inspection of the instrument to ensure it is properly grounded. We also strongly recommend an annual calibration and a factory-performed preventive maintenance by an officially qualified Eddyfi technician.

  • Page 69: Figure 38 Update Dialog Box

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Figure 38 Update dialog box 8. For Yes, press the keypad’s up arrow. For No, press any other button. You are prompted to confirm again. Press the keypad up arrow again. The update process starts. This normally takes 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the speed of your mass storage device.

  • Page 70: Figure 39 Options Menu

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting System Recovery Connect Amigo2 to a power outlet with the power cable. Make sure Amigo2 is off. If it is not, turn it off. 3. Turn on the instrument. 4. Immediately and simultaneously press the A/C button and the “Previous page” button (see page 2) until the following appears.
  • Page 71 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Activating Windows Microsoft requires you activate Windows to be able to use it. The activation process is automatic when you connect Amigo2 to the Internet through an Ethernet cable. Make sure Amigo2 is on and that the software is running. Connect an Ethernet cable to Amigo2.

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting System Updates/Upgrades 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 Amigo2. Also make sure that the file is in the root folder of the device.

  • Page 75: Specifications

    Chapter 6 Specifications...

  • Page 76: General

    Specifications General Table 2 General specifications Specifications Value Dimensions (W×H×D) 355 × 288 × 127 mm (14.0 × 11.3 × 5.0 in) Weight (with batteries) 6.6 kg (14.5 lb) Volume 13 L (791 in 100–240 VAC ± 10% Power requirements 50–60 Hz Power supply Direct VAC (100 W) or onboard batteries...

  • Page 77: Environmental

    Specifications Environmental Table 3 Environmental specifications Specifications Value IP rating Designed for IP65 Operating temperature 0–40 °C (32–104 °F) Operating humidity 95%, non-condensing Storage temperature -20–60 °C (-4–140 °F) Storage humidity 95%, non-condensing ASME, EN 61010–1,CE, WEEE, FCC Part 15B, ICES–003, Compliance AS/NZS CISPR 22, RoHS | 57...

  • Page 79: Connector Reference

    Appendix A Connector Reference...

  • Page 80: I/O Connector

    Connector Reference I/O Connector The I/O connector allows the instrument to send and receive various signals such as the acquisition start and stop commands, the encoder and rotation synchronization signals, the relay outputs, etc. Table 4 I/O connector data Number of contacts 12, female Manufacturer P/N Fischer DBPU 1031 A012–130...

  • Page 81: Hdmi Connector

    Connector Reference Table 7 Ethernet connector pinout Signal Description Bidirectional Bi_DA+ Bidirectional pair A+ Bidirectional Bi_DA– Bidirectional pair A– Bidirectional Bi_DB+ Bidirectional pair B+ Bidirectional Bi_DC+ Bidirectional pair C+ Bidirectional Bi_DC– Bidirectional pair C– Bidirectional Bi_DB– Bidirectional pair B– Bidirectional Bi_DD+ Bidirectional pair D+ Bidirectional...

  • Page 82: Usb Connectors

    Connector Reference USB Connectors The USB connectors support USB 2.0. You can use the USB connectors to connect USB-compliant devices to Amigo2, including external memory, mouse, and keyboard. International USB 2.0 standards are applied. Table 10 USB connector data Type USB, female Manufacturer P/N FCi 73725-0110BLF...

  • Page 85: Using The Optional Harness

    Appendix B Using the optional Harness...

  • Page 86: Adjusting The Harness

    Using the optional Harness Adjusting the Harness Harnessing Amigo2 requires a number of specific adjustments so that you feel comfortable wearing the harness. Adjusting the Harness to your Body Grab the harness shoulder straps and slip it over your shoulders as you would with a jacket. Figure 41 Slipping the harness on Verify the fit of the harness.
  • Page 87 Using the optional Harness 3. Slip out of the harness. 4. Use the underarm straps and shoulder blade rings to adjust the fit of your shoulder straps. You may need to perform this adjustment several times to get the proper fit. Figure 42 Adjusting the shoulder straps 5.
  • Page 88 Using the optional Harness 6. Once your belt and shoulder straps are adjusted, clip and tighten the chest straps. Figure 44 Securing the chest straps Secure the belt around your waist, according to the height you have adjusted it. Figure 45 Securing the belt 8.
  • Page 89 Using the optional Harness Figure 46 Shoulder anchor straps 10. Unfasten the two straps at each end of the shoulder anchor straps. Place them within hands reach. You will need them. Figure 47 Unfastening the straps 11. Sit down. 12. Place Amigo2 horizontally in your lap. 13.
  • Page 90 Using the optional Harness Figure 48 Sliding strap loop through bumper hook 14. Slip the clip through the strap hoop, and then pull to tighten into place, as illustrated. Figure 49 Securing anchor strap 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.
  • Page 91 Using the optional Harness 16. Locate the anchor strap on the harness’s belt. Figure 51 Anchor strap on harness belt 17. Open the battery compartment door and slip the male buckle of the anchor strap, as illustrated. Figure 52 Slipping male buckle through bumper | 71...
  • Page 92 Using the optional Harness 18. Mate the male buckle to its female counterpart. Figure 53 Mating battery compartment side anchor strap 19. Close and secure the battery compartment door. Figure 54 Closing battery compartment door. 20. Repeat the procedure for the opposite belt anchor strap (no door to open). 21.
  • Page 93 Using the optional Harness 22. Mate the left male buckle of the shoulder anchor strap to its female counterpart. Figure 55 Mating shoulder anchor strap 23. Repeat for the opposite shoulder anchor strap. 24. Tighten each shoulder anchor straps to achieve the desired view angle for Amigo2. Figure 56 Tightening shoulder anchor straps Note...

  • Page 95: Amigo2 Software & Service Plans/Amigo2 Software Licensing Terms

    Appendix C Amigo2 Software & Service Plans Amigo2 Software Licensing Terms...

  • Page 96: Assist™ Software Licensing And Amigo2 Service Plan (Asp) Terms

    Amigo2 Software & Service Plans Amigo2 Software Licensing Terms Assist™ Software Licensing and Amigo2 Service Plan (ASP) Terms Rev. 1, November 04, 2018 These terms govern the licensing of the Assist Software and, as applicable, the offering of the Amigo2 Service Plan (ASP) by Eddyfi (the “Terms”). By purchasing the Amigo2 Instrument, you recognize that the Assist Software is essential to operate the said Amigo2 Instrument and you agree to be bound by these Terms.
  • Page 97 Amigo2 Software & Service Plans Amigo2 Software Licensing Terms c. Circumvent technological measures intended to control access to the Software or develop, distribute, or use with the Software any products that circumvent the technological measures. d. Rent, lease, sell, distribute, loan, transmit, sublicence, assign, or transfer the Software or your rights in the Software, or authorize any portion of the Software to be copied onto another’s device.
  • Page 98 Amigo2 Software & Service Plans Amigo2 Software Licensing Terms Warranty 7.1 The Software is provided “AS IS.” To the maximum extent permitted by law, Eddyfi disclaims all warranties express or implied, including the implied warranties of non-infringement, merchantability, and fitness for a particular purpose. Eddyfi further disclaims any warranty that (a) the Software will meet your requirements or will be or error-free;...
  • Page 99 Amigo2 Software & Service Plans Amigo2 Software Licensing Terms 11. Export 11.1 The Licensee may not export the Software to countries on the Canadian Area Control List (ACL) or to entities and persons that are ineligible under the Export and Import Permits Act and its Regulations to receive commodities, technology and software.
  • Page 100 Technical Software Consultants Ltd. (wholly owned subsidiary of Eddyfi NDT, Inc.) in the United Kingdom and/or other countries. Eddyfi Technologies reserves the right to change product offerings and specifications without notice. 2019-01-14 www.eddyfi.com...

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