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- Page 1 TRAXALL MULTIFREQUENCY PIPELINE PIG TRACKING TRANSMITTERS Models X200/X200T-2AA and X200-3AA USER GUIDE UIDE 1801 North Juniper Avenue Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 74012 U.S.A. +1 (918) 258-6068 worldwide www.pigging.com support@pigging.com...
- Page 2 The so ware, hardware, and fi rmware described in this document are designed, manufactured, and wri en by CDI. The so ware and fi rmware copyright © 2014, 2015 CDI with all rights reserved. This document © 2015 CDI. All rights reserved.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TRAXALL X200 Series Mul frequency Transmi er User Guide CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..................5 OVERVIEW ....................5 GETTING STARTED .................. 6 PREPARE TRANSMITTER: POWER ............7 PREPARE TRANSMITTER: CONFIGURATION ........13 PLACING TRANSMITTER INTO SERVICE ..........24 TROUBLESHOOTING ................26 REMOVING FROM SERVICE ..............26 APPENDIX A: TRANSMITTER BEHAVIOR .......... - Page 4 The purchaser of this equipment is responsible for the training and competence of operators and the manner in which it is used. Contact CDI immediately should any diffi culty arise in the use of this equipment. WARNING Always use cau on when opening any CDI transmi er that has been in a pressurized environment.
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Page 5: Introduction
TRAXALL X200 Series Mul frequency Transmi er User Guide INTRODUCTION This User Guide is designed to instruct you in the func on, capabili es, use, and care of CDI X200-Series mul frequency pig-tracking transmi ers. OVERVIEW Electromagne c pipeline pig loca on and tracking transmi ers TRAXALL Mul -frequency transmi ers operate by emi ng electromagne c fi... -
Page 6: Getting Started
TRAXALL X200 Series Mul frequency Transmi er User Guide Confi gurator Confi gurator is a Windows applica on that will let you customize frequency, pulse rate, and output power of your transmi ers via FieldLink wireless communica on. Requirements: •... -
Page 7: Prepare Transmitter: Power
PREPARE TRANSMITTER: POWER End Caps All CDI transmi ers have a knurled threaded cap on each end. To prepare the X200 for opera on you will need to momentarily remove these caps to access the ba eries and confi gura on antenna. Observe nomenclature on transmi er case to determine correct cap, ba ery quan ty, and ba ery polarity. - Page 8 TRAXALL X200 Series Mul frequency Transmi er User Guide Remove Ba ery Cap Unscrew ba ery cap by turning counter-clockwise (CCW). NOTE: Transmi ers have no “ON/OFF” switch, but are ac vated when ba eries are installed and ba ery cap is replaced.
- Page 9 TRAXALL X200 Series Mul frequency Transmi er User Guide All ba eries are to be inserted posi ve (+) end fi rst as shown: ve (+) end fi rst as shown: • • X200-2AA: Insert two (2) AA ba eries X200-2AA: Insert two (2) AA ba eries •...
- Page 10 TRAXALL X200 Series Mul frequency Transmi er User Guide Replace Ba ery Cap Inspect Threads Before replacing cap, inspect cap threads, transmi er case threads, and O-ring groove. O-RING GROOVE All threads must be free of • dents • deformi es •...
- Page 11 TRAXALL X200 Series Mul frequency Transmi er User Guide Inspect O-Rings Ensure O-ring is serviceable. A bri le and/or deformed O-ring may not properly seal. If in doubt, replace it.* Lubricate O-ring with a light coa ng of high-temperature grease (such as Dow Corning MOLYKOTE®...
- Page 12 TRAXALL X200 Series Mul frequency Transmi er User Guide Reinstall Cap Screw ba ery cap onto transmi er. Do not over torque. Hand ghtening is suffi cient as long as cap is suffi ciently ghtened against rubber O-ring to maintain a seal.
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Page 13: Prepare Transmitter: Configuration
TRAXALL X200 Series Mul frequency Transmi er User Guide PREPARE TRANSMITTER: CONFIGURATION You will need to have your transmi er powered and antenna cap removed to run Confi gurator. Once transmi er is confi gured, the confi gura on se ngs are stored in the transmi er fl... - Page 14 TRAXALL X200 Series Mul frequency Transmi er User Guide Launch Confi gurator Use Confi gurator If you wish to customize frequency, pulse rate, and/or output power of your transmi er. Launch Confi gurator by clicking the icon on your PC desktop.
- Page 15 TRAXALL X200 Series Mul frequency Transmi er User Guide The ini al Confi gurator window will appear as shown here. Transmi er, Transmi er Family, Signal Strength, and other fi elds will be blank or indicate “N/A” un l communica on with a transmi er is established.
- Page 16 TRAXALL X200 Series Mul frequency Transmi er User Guide Ac vate FieldLink FieldLink is CDI’s proprietary wireless PC-to- transmi er communica ons network you will use to program your transmi er. Insert the FieldLink device* into a USB port on your pc.
- Page 17 TRAXALL X200 Series Mul frequency Transmi er User Guide NOTE: When ba eries and ba ery cap are in place • The transmi er itself will be ac vated and will stay ac ve for the life of the ba ery. Removal of ba ery cap will terminate all transmi er func on.
- Page 18 TRAXALL X200 Series Mul frequency Transmi er User Guide MANUAL TRANSMITTER REFRESH FAMILY MENU OPTIONS TOOL SIGNAL STRENGTH S S S TRANSMITTER SAVE Page 18 of 32...
- Page 19 Confi gurator automa cally refreshes every four seconds SIGNAL STRENGTH Indicates current transmi er signal strength SAVE Saves confi gura on se ngs to transmi er * Firmware updates are to be performed only at the direc on of CDI Technical Support Page 19 of 32...
- Page 20 TRAXALL X200 Series Mul frequency Transmi er User Guide TRANSMITTER BEHAVIOR PULSE PROGRAMMING TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION STATUS SAVE Page 20 of 32...
- Page 21 TRAXALL X200 Series Mul frequency Transmi er User Guide TRANSMITTER BEHAVIOR Frequency Use the drop-down menu to select specifi c transmi er Transmi er 1–7 Legacy Power Duty Cycle Sliding scale to adjust Ba ery Life vs Eff ec ve Range. For example, on a long run with a rela vely shallow pipe, ba ery life is likely to be more important than signal strength.
- Page 22 TRAXALL X200 Series Mul frequency Transmi er User Guide Save Se ngs When transmi er has been confi gured, select Save to Transmi er bu on to retain your transmi er se ngs. Replace Antenna Cap Inspect cap threads, transmi er case threads, O-ring groove, and O-ring (see pgs.
- Page 23 TRAXALL X200 Series Mul frequency Transmi er User Guide Screw antenna end cap onto transmi er. Do not over torque. Hand ghtening is suffi cient as long as cap is suffi ciently ghtened against rubber O-ring to maintain a seal.
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Page 24: Placing Transmitter Into Service
TRAXALL X200 Series Mul frequency Transmi er User Guide PLACING TRANSMITTER INTO SERVICE Foam and Plas c Pigs • Remove plug or bolt • Place transmi er in cavity (either direc on) • Replace plug or bolt Page 24 of 32... - Page 25 TRAXALL X200 Series Mul frequency Transmi er User Guide PLACING TRANSMITTER INTO SERVICE (cont.) Checklist Before placing a transmi er into service, always ensure that: • Ba eries are fresh and of proper size and type (see pg. 11). • Ba ery polarity is properly observed.
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Page 26: Troubleshooting
TRAXALL X200 Series Mul frequency Transmi er User Guide TROUBLESHOOTING Connec on and Communica on CDI transmi ers, when supplied with fresh ba eries of the proper type and size, should automa cally connect to the FieldLink interface on your PC and display the transmi er serial number. -
Page 27: Appendix A: Transmitter Behavior
TRAXALL X200 Series Mul frequency Transmi er User Guide APPENDIX A: TRANSMITTER BEHAVIOR Frequency & Power Whether in Constant or Pulse mode, an ac ve transmi er is sending a signal at a frequency ranging from about 15 to 30 Hz (with 22 Hz being the tradi onal or “legacy”... - Page 28 TRAXALL X200 Series Mul frequency Transmi er User Guide Pulse Characteris cs When Pulse mode is selected, Width and Repeat se ngs are accessible. They aff ect dura on and spacing of transmi er signals. ON/OFF Time Width Sets dura on of on and off cycles. At On Time Width, transmission occurs.
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Page 29: Appendix B: System Specifications
TRAXALL X200 Series Mul frequency Transmi er User Guide APPENDIX B: SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Transmission Type: Electromagne c Detec on Devices: Magne c Pipeline Pig Loca on and Tracking Systems, Land-based and Subsea Signaling Systems External Pressure Ra ng: 172 bar [2,500 psi]... -
Page 30: Warranty
If the defect is not covered by the warranty, CDI will quote to Purchaser the cost for replacement or repair equipment, and will not proceed un l Purchaser delivers a wri en acceptance of the quota on. -
Page 31: Care, Maintenance, And Servicing
Failure to perform these opera ons nullifi es this warranty. CDI equipment should only be operated by qualifi ed personnel who are familiar with any and all manuals and procedures for said equipment’s opera on. -
Page 32: About Cdi
Oklahoma, just 12 miles from downtown Tulsa. Incorporated in 1982, CDI has proudly been manufacturing products in the United States for more than 32 years. CDI currently employs 45 people in the areas of electronics and mechanical design, so ware and fi rmware programming, electronics manufacture, machining, and more.