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- Page 1 2569 Kenworth Road, Suite C Nanaimo, BC, V9T 3M4 CANADA +1.250.729.8080 info@eddyfitechnologies.com www.eddyfitechnologies.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Versatrax 150™ Analog Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................2 About This Manual ............................5 Description and Specifications ........................5 Specifications ............................6 Safety ................................6 System Setup ..............................7 Working Environment ..........................7 Controller ............................... 7 Tether and Wiring Harnesses ........................ 7 Vehicle .............................. - Page 3 Versatrax 150™ Analog Motorized Camera Raise ........................22 Inline Configuration (6-8-10-12) ......................23 Installing the Tracks ..........................23 Installing The Spectrum 90™ Camera ....................24 Camera Height / Guide Wheel Adjustment ..................25 Rear Camera Installation ........................26 Installation ............................27 System Operation ............................
- Page 4 Versatrax 150™ Analog Internal Fuses (Board Mount) ......................... 36 Changing a Bulb (101 Lights) ......................... 37 Tether Re-termination ..........................37 Parts and Repairs ............................38 Ordering Parts/Customer Service ......................38 Warranty Repairs ............................ 38 Factory Returns to Canada ........................39 Product/System Drawing Package Availability ..................
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Page 5: About This Manual
Furthermore, schematics or pictorials and detailed functionality may differ slightly from what is described in this manual. Eddyfi Technologies reserves the right to change and/or amend these specifications at any time without notice. Customers will be notified of any changes to their equipment. -
Page 6: Specifications
Versatrax 150™ Analog Specifications Minimum: 12in/ 300mm Maximum: Flat Pipe Size Range Camera Centered: 16in-24in/ 400mm – 610mm 0 º – 50 ºC (32 º - 122 ºF) Dependant on operating Operating Temperature conditions. Ask your sales expert for more information -20 º... -
Page 7: System Setup
Versatrax 150™ Analog • Overhead Lifting / Hoisting: Take care when using cranes or overhead equipment for vehicle deployment. Watch for overhead cables and take appropriate safety precautions (hard hats, steel-toed boots, gloves, etc.) • Heavy Lifting: Use safe lifting practices according to your work-site regulations when handling the vehicle and its components. -
Page 8: Typical Installation
Versatrax 150™ Analog Typical Installation The following describes a typical installation scenario recommended by us. A typical set up for a pipe inspection system is based on a covered two-ton or larger box truck. The truck carries the power source (generator) and houses the power supply and control system in a dry, covered environment. -
Page 9: Power Requirements
Versatrax 150™ Analog • Configure the vehicle for the current pipe • Lower the vehicle into and out of the manhole • Watch the tether as the vehicle enters and exits the pipe • Operate the winch and wind the tether during recovery. Power Requirements Line Voltage –... -
Page 10: Video Hook-Up
Versatrax 150™ Analog Video Hook-Up The external video connectors on your Versatrax system use RCA style video jacks similar to most monitors and video equipment. An RCA style video cable has been supplied with the controller. Some industrial monitors may use a BNC style video jack. An RCA to BNC adapter has been supplied for this purpose. -
Page 11: Auxiliary Device
Versatrax 150™ Analog FIGURE 2: TETHER AND TOW CABLE CONNECTION FIGURE 3: KELLEMS GRIP HOOK-UP Auxiliary Device There is provision in the Versatrax™ system to allow add-on devices such as a rear facing camera, sonar, or other vehicle electronics. A twisted pair in the tether is reserved for telemetry from this device. The controller must be configured by setting a dip switch on the main control PCB (see Figure 4 below). -
Page 12: Camera Installation
Versatrax 150™ Analog FIGURE 4: AUXILIARY DIP SWITCH Camera Installation FIGURE 5: PREFERRED RAISE POSITION FOR CAMERA INSTALLATION 1. Adjust the Camera Raise Mechanism to the position shown in Figure 5. This will allow access to the camera mounting screws. Document: UMAI000172-A02.docm Revision: B02 Created by: PV... - Page 13 Versatrax 150™ Analog FIGURE 6: CAMERA MOUNTING HOLES 2. The purge valve indicates the top of the camera, as in Figure 6. Mount the camera with the valve on top. FIGURE 7: MOUNTING THE CAMERA 3. Slide the camera into position from the front of the light mount. 4.
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Page 14: 101 Auxiliary Lights Installation
Versatrax 150™ Analog 5. Move the camera all the way to the rear. Clear the connector into the square opening. Using three ¼-20 x 5/8-inch screws fasten the camera to the rear plate. Use a 9/64-inch ball end Allen key. 101 Auxiliary Lights Installation Light installation is easy and intuitive. -
Page 15: Bumper Rods
Versatrax 150™ Analog FIGURE 13: LIGHTS ARE FIGURE 11: LUBRICATE AND FIGURE 12: SCREW ON FULLY ADJUSTABLE PUSH ON CONNECTOR LOCKING COLLAR FORWARD AND BACK FIGURE 14: LIGHT INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT Bumper Rods For convenience the operator has a choice of two lengths of bumper bars. The long bumper bars depicted below provide the most protection for the camera when the vehicle is being lowered down a manhole. -
Page 16: Minitrac™ Installation And Removal
Versatrax 150™ Analog Minitrac™ Installation and Removal FIGURE 16: TRACK MOUNTING BOLTS FIGURE 17: TRACKS FLAT ON BENCH – OUTER BRACKETS Document: UMAI000172-A02.docm Revision: B02 Created by: PV Date: 26 Sep 2019 3022922-B02 Source Location: C:\ePDM\ISLEng\products\ai-versatrax150\manuals\UMAI000172-A02.docm Page 16 of 40... - Page 17 Versatrax 150™ Analog To install the Minitracs™ onto the parallel chassis, do the following: 1. Loosen the linkage adjustment bolt off so that the mechanism can actuate freely. 2. Figure 17 shows the preferred starting point for track installation. Lay the tracks out on the bench as shown with the chassis straddled between them.
- Page 18 Versatrax 150™ Analog 4. Install the track connectors onto the tracks. Lay the connector cable into the slot in the Minitrac™ side plate and swing the inside link overtop as shown in Figure 19. Bolt these down using ¼-20 x 1¼...
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Page 19: Parallel Configurations 12 Inch - 36 Inch - Flat
Versatrax 150™ Analog Parallel Configurations 12 inch – 36 inch – Flat Locking Nut Mechanism Size Indicator FIGURE 21: VEHICLE CONFIGURATION SIZE INDICATOR 1. Adjusting the various configurations has been made relatively simple. A large mechanism locking nut is located at the rear of the vehicle (see Figure 21). To change configurations, back the nut off until loose. -
Page 20: Track Extensions
Versatrax 150™ Analog FIGURE 22: CAMERA RAISE CONFIGURATION INDICATOR 3. On the camera raise mechanism, note the various hole positions for the locking pin. Remove the locking pin and raise the camera to the nominal pipe size indicated on the camera raise indicator; the size reading is taken from the bottom edge of the camera raise arm. -
Page 21: Camera Height Extension
Versatrax 150™ Analog Camera Height Extension The optional camera raise extension is a bolt-on bracket which raises the camera by 14 inches. 1. Remove the camera, handle and bumpers from the vehicle and install them on the extension bracket. The top of the extension bracket is made with the same profile as the original camera mount. -
Page 22: Motorized Camera Raise
Versatrax 150™ Analog Motorized Camera Raise A motorized camera raise mechanism is available for the VT150™ chassis which replaces the manual raise mechanism. Installation of the motorized raise is done at the factory. The illustration below shows the major parts. First, the mounting points are the same as for the manual raise making any chassis with a manual raise fully upgradeable to the motorized raise. -
Page 23: Inline Configuration (6-8-10-12)
Versatrax 150™ Analog Inline Configuration (6-8-10-12) Installing the Tracks FIGURE 26: INLINE TRACK MOUNTING SCREWS Installation of the tracks and side plates into the in-line configuration is accomplished using a 5mm T- Handle Allen wrench and a large Phillips screwdriver. Safety –... -
Page 24: Installing The Spectrum 90™ Camera
Versatrax 150™ Analog Installing The Spectrum 90™ Camera FIGURE 27: CAMERA INSTALLATION Install the Spectrum camera on to the front of the vehicle using three ¼-20 X 5/8-inch socket cap screws and a ball end Allen wrench. Orient the camera with the purge valve facing up. The protective prongs are optionally installed over the rotating portion of the camera. -
Page 25: Camera Height / Guide Wheel Adjustment
Versatrax 150™ Analog Camera Height / Guide Wheel Adjustment FIGURE 28: CAMERA HEIGHT / GUIDE WHEEL ADJUSTMENT For proper operation and stability, the chassis must be adjusted for the target pipe size. Camera Adjustment: There are four sizes of camera height brackets for 6, 8, 10- and 12-inch pipe (150, 200, 250, 300mm). -
Page 26: Rear Camera Installation
Versatrax 150™ Analog Recommended wheel height from flat surface: Pipe Size Wheel Height 1 1/8in / 28mm 5/8in / 16mm ½in / 13mm 7/16in / 11mm Rear Camera Installation The Versatrax™ system comes ready to accept a rear facing 72V Crystal Cam® camera with built-in Sonde locator. -
Page 27: Installation
Versatrax 150™ Analog Installation 1. Remove the cable clamp holding the camera whip. 2. Install the camera bracket as shown using two #10-24 x ½ inch pan head screws. 3. Install the camera using two #6-32 x ¾ inch pan head screws. Note the camera orientation marked “TOP”... -
Page 28: Operational Safety
Versatrax 150™ Analog Operational Safety Your personal safety is the most important of all. Here are a few things to watch out for: • Take care when using cranes or overhead equipment for vehicle deployment. Watch for overhead cables and take appropriate safety precautions (hard hats, steel-toed boots, gloves, etc.) •... -
Page 29: Connector Handling
Versatrax 150™ Analog Never allow vehicles, trucks, cars, etc. To drive over the tether. This will do concentrated, immediate and permanent damage. Set up cones or blockades to keep vehicles away. Do not bend the tether beyond its minimum bend diameter. If the tether has difficulty bending, you have bent it too far. -
Page 30: Power Up / Power Down
Versatrax 150™ Analog • Regularly apply silicone grease to the connectors to keep them from seizing. Power Up / Power Down This system is powered in three independent blocks: 1. Control Computer – This is an industrial PC running Microsoft Windows. Boot as normal for a Windows computer. -
Page 31: Post-Operations Check
Versatrax 150™ Analog Check for sufficient SSD drive space for recording. Check record directories are set. Check video quality and camera control functions. Test video recording. Test main lights. Test track control. Post-Operations Check A post-ops inspection should be carried out after every deployment: ... -
Page 32: Vehicle Recovery
Versatrax 150™ Analog The vehicle is now ready for its mission through the pipe. Vehicle Recovery The Versatrax™ vehicle is designed for quick, efficient recovery by using the winch to tow it out of the pipe. Just how quickly recovery can proceed will depend on the condition of the pipe and how far the vehicle has traveled. -
Page 33: Sonde Locating Device
Versatrax 150™ Analog Sonde Locating Device A Sonde transponder can be optionally installed in-line with the rear camera. Independent “bullet” shaped Sondes may also be obtained and attached to the system (www.prototek.net). Inspection Guidelines The objective of an inspection is to obtain a recording of video and other data for review by the customer or pipe owner. -
Page 34: Vehicle Problems
Versatrax 150™ Analog Vehicle Problems 1. In-line tracks don’t run in the same direction. • Crawler / Chassis type is set incorrectly. See the Versatrax controller manual to set the crawler/chassis type. • One or more track reversals are set. See the Minitrac manual to set the correct track reversal. 2. -
Page 35: Vehicle Recovery
Versatrax 150™ Analog • Verify the light whips are plugged in fully and any unused whips are fitted with dummy plugs. • Check for tether or slip ring damage by testing tether continuity. Vehicle Recovery In the event the vehicle becomes disabled while on a mission in a pipe, provision has been made for recovery of the vehicle by pulling it out with the tether. -
Page 36: Internal Fuses (Board Mount)
Versatrax 150™ Analog 72V Fuse: 3 Amp slow blow (5x20mm). This is the 72V feed down the tether. This circuit powers the cameras and any vehicle electronics. Inspect all connections and dummy plugs before replacing this fuse. Also inspect any cameras and vehicle electronics for signs of water leakage. Internal Fuses (Board Mount) Line Fuse: 10 Amp GDC time delay fuse (5x20mm). -
Page 37: Changing A Bulb (101 Lights)
Versatrax 150™ Analog Left Track Right Track FIGURE 31: TRACK AND CAMERA FUSES Neutral Line Light Input FIGURE 32: LINE AND LIGHT INPUT FUSES Changing a Bulb (101 Lights) Unscrew the light dome assembly from the tube to access the bulb. The window port should not need to be removed. -
Page 38: Parts And Repairs
2569 Kenworth Road, Suite C Nanaimo, BC, V9T 3M4 CANADA TF 1.877.468.5886 T +1.250.729.8080 info@eddyfi.com www.eddyfitechnologies.com Eddyfi Technologies – US (American Authorized Distributor and Service Centre) 812 W 13th Street Deer Park, TX, 77536 T +1.281.542.3292 info@eddyfi.com www.eddyfitechnologies.com Warranty Repairs Warranty conditions are specified in the Warranty section. -
Page 39: Factory Returns To Canada
Warranty claims must return to the factory for evaluation. To return an item for evaluation or repair, first contact Eddyfi Technologies at our toll-free number or e- mail address. Eddyfi Technologies will supply a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number with detailed shipping and customs instructions. -
Page 40: Limited Warranty Policy
The foregoing constitutes the sole and exclusive remedy of the purchaser and the exclusive liability of Eddyfi Technologies and is in lieu of any and all other warranties, express, implied or statutory as to merchantability, fitness for purpose sold, description, quality productiveness, or any other matter. Under no circumstances shall Eddyfi Technologies be liable for special, incidental or consequential damages, or for delay in performance of this warranty.
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