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DMTA-20045-01EN — Revision A
October 2012

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  • Page 1 HST-Lite Scanner User’s Manual DMTA-20045-01EN — Revision A October 2012...
  • Page 2 Olympus NDT, 48 Woerd Avenue, Waltham, MA 02453, USA © 2012 Olympus NDT, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, translated, or distributed without the express written permission of Olympus NDT, Inc. This document was prepared with particular attention to usage to ensure the accuracy of the information contained therein, and corresponds to the version of the product manufactured prior to the date appearing on the title page.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    WEEE Directive ........................7 Warranty Information ......................7 Technical Support ........................8 1. HST-Lite Scanner ..................9 Positioning the Frame Bar ..................10 Installing a Probe and a Wedge in a Probe Holder ..........11 Setting the Distance Between Beam Exit Points ........... 13 Positioning the Wheel Encoder ................
  • Page 4 DMTA-20045-01EN, Rev. A, October 2012 3. Specifications ....................31 List of Figures ....................33 List of Tables ..................... 35 Index ........................37 iv Table of Contents...

  • Page 5: Labels And Symbols

    DMTA-20045-01EN, Rev. A, October 2012 Labels and Symbols Marking of the HST-Lite Scanner is shown in Figure i-1 on page 1. If the marking is illegible, please contact Olympus. Location of marking (see Table 1 on page 2). Figure i-1 Marking location...

  • Page 6: Table 1 Content Of The Marking

    DMTA-20045-01EN, Rev. A, October 2012 Table 1 Content of the marking Marking: Contains: The serial number. The CE marking is a declaration that this product conforms to all the applicable directives of the European Community. See the Declaration of Conformity for details. The WEEE symbol indicates that the product must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste, but should be collected separately.

  • Page 7: Important Information - Please Read Before Use

    The HST-Lite Scanner is designed to perform nondestructive inspections on industrial and commercial materials. Do not use the HST-Lite Scanner for any purpose other than its intended use. It must never be used to inspect or examine human or animal body parts.

  • Page 8: Instrument Compatibility

    DMTA-20045-01EN, Rev. A, October 2012 Instrument Compatibility The HST-Lite Scanner is compatible with the ancillary Olympus equipment listed in Table 2 on page 4. For a list of other compatible parts and accessories, refer to chapter 2 on page 29.

  • Page 9: Safety Signal Words

    DMTA-20045-01EN, Rev. A, October 2012 High voltage warning symbol: This symbol is used to alert the user to potential electric shock hazards greater than 1000 volts. All safety messages that follow this symbol shall be obeyed to avoid possible harm. Safety Signal Words The following safety symbols might appear in the documentation of the instrument: The DANGER signal word indicates an imminently hazardous situation.

  • Page 10: Note Signal Words

    DMTA-20045-01EN, Rev. A, October 2012 Note Signal Words The following safety symbols could appear in the documentation of the instrument: The IMPORTANT signal word calls attention to a note that provides important information, or information essential to the completion of a task. The NOTE signal word calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like, which requires special attention.

  • Page 11: Weee Directive

    Retain packing materials, waybills, and other shipping documentation needed in order to file a damage claim. After notifying the carrier, contact Olympus for assistance with the damage claim and equipment replacement, if necessary.

  • Page 12: Technical Support

    DMTA-20045-01EN, Rev. A, October 2012 Technical Support Olympus is firmly committed to providing the highest level of customer service and product support. If you experience any difficulties when using our product, or if it fails to operate as described in the documentation, first consult the user’s manual, and then, if you are still in need of assistance, contact our After-Sales Service.

  • Page 13: Hst-Lite Scanner

    DMTA-20045-01EN, Rev. A, October 2012 1. HST-Lite Scanner The HST-Lite Scanner is a versatile pipe and plate scanner, which can be used to inspect welds using TOFD and pulse-echo techniques. The HST-Lite Scanner is composed of the following items (see Figure 1-1 on page 9):...

  • Page 14: Positioning The Frame Bar

    Figure 1-2 on page 10). Figure 1-2 Disassembled scanner Position the frame bar so the engraving corresponding to the wedge model used ) is facing upward (see Figure 1-3 on IHS TOFD WEDGES IHC TOFD WEDGES page 11). 10 HST-Lite Scanner...

  • Page 15: Installing A Probe And A Wedge In A Probe Holder

    To install a probe and a wedge in a probe holder Before installing a new probe into a probe holder, make sure that there is enough couplant between the probe face and the wedge. Apply couplant on the probe face (see Figure 1-4 on page 12). HST-Lite Scanner 11...

  • Page 16: Figure 1-4 Applying Couplant On Probe Face

    DMTA-20045-01EN, Rev. A, October 2012 Figure 1-4 Applying couplant on probe face Install the probe on the wedge. Loosen the yoke thumbscrew (see Figure 1-5 on page 12). Figure 1-5 Loosening yoke thumbscrew 12 Chapter 1...

  • Page 17: Setting The Distance Between Beam Exit Points

    Divide the distance value by two (for example, 20 mm). Position the probe holders so their indicators point to the half value (for example, 20 mm) on the left- and right-hand side frame rulers (see Figure 1-7 on page 14 and Figure 1-8 on page 15). HST-Lite Scanner 13...

  • Page 18: Figure 1-7 Probe Holder Indicator

    DMTA-20045-01EN, Rev. A, October 2012 Indicator Figure 1-7 Probe holder indicator A millimeter appears as the distance between two short lines. The distance between two long lines is 5 mm. To make sure that the distance between beam exit points is properly set: ...

  • Page 19: Figure 1-8 Distance Between Beam Exit Points (Rexolite Wedges Shown)

    Dot on yoke arm points (for example, 40 mm) Figure 1-8 Distance between beam exit points (Rexolite wedges shown) Vertical line used to measure distance between beam exit points. Figure 1-9 Vertical lines engraved on stainless steel wedges HST-Lite Scanner 15...

  • Page 20: Positioning The Wheel Encoder

    Installing Tubing and Cables To install tubing and cables If you plan to use the offset probe configuration, assemble the HST-Lite Scanner according to section 1.9 on page 26. If required, install the preamplifier (see section 1.8 on page 24).

  • Page 21: Figure 1-11 Transparent Tubes Installed On The Wedges

    Y-fitting installed on wedge tubes Transparent tube Probe cable Figure 1-11 Transparent tubes installed on the wedges Insert a Y-fitting in the blue irrigation tube (see Figure 1-12 on page 17). Figure 1-12 Y-fitting inserted in the irrigation tube HST-Lite Scanner 17...

  • Page 22: Figure 1-13 Securing The Irrigation Tube

    DMTA-20045-01EN, Rev. A, October 2012 Install the irrigation tube in the scanner handle, and then temporarily secure the irrigation tube using the hook and loop strips (see Figure 1-13 on page 18). Make sure the Y-fitting of the irrigation tube is outside the handle (see Figure 1-13 on page 18).

  • Page 23: Installing The Cable Sheath

    Bundle up the probe cables, wheel encoder cable, irrigation tube, and preamplifier cables (if installed). Install the draw-in tool on the cable and tube bundle. The pointed end of the draw-in tool should point away from the scanner (see Figure 1-15 on page 20). HST-Lite Scanner 19...

  • Page 24: Figure 1-15 Draw-In Tool Installed On Cable And Tube Bundle

    DMTA-20045-01EN, Rev. A, October 2012 Pointed end pointing away from the scanner Figure 1-15 Draw-in tool installed on cable and tube bundle Install the cable sheath over the draw-in tool, and then slide the tool to install the cable sheath (see Figure 1-16 on page 20). Figure 1-16 Cable sheath installed on the draw-in tool 20 Chapter 1...

  • Page 25: Figure 1-17 Fingers Placed Under The Draw-In Tool

    (see Figure 1-17 on page 21). Figure 1-17 Fingers placed under the draw-in tool Position the cable and tube bundle in the scanner handle, and then fasten the hook and loop strips (see Figure 1-18 on page 22). HST-Lite Scanner 21...

  • Page 26: Scanner Wheels

    Figure 1-18 Cable and tube bundle in the scanner handle Scanner Wheels The HST-Lite Scanner is equipped with four wheels. Two additional wheels can be installed for offset configuration. For more details about offset configuration, see section 1.9 on page 26.

  • Page 27: Figure 1-19 Blocking The Wheel Shaft

    DMTA-20045-01EN, Rev. A, October 2012 Figure 1-19 Blocking the wheel shaft Unscrew the wheel manually, and then remove the wheel (see Figure 1-20 on page 23). Blocking the wheel shaft Non-threaded flange Figure 1-20 Installing a replacement wheel HST-Lite Scanner 23...

  • Page 28: Installing A Preamplifier

    DMTA-20045-01EN, Rev. A, October 2012 When installing a replacement wheel, make sure that the non-threaded flange faces the wheel block. If the wheel is not installed properly, the wheel threads will be damaged. Block the wheel shaft with your fingers, and then manually screw on the replacement wheel.

  • Page 29: Figure 1-22 Securing The Preamplifier Bracket

    (included in 5682- KIT02 package) Lock washer on thumbscrew Figure 1-22 Securing the preamplifier bracket Install the preamplifier in the bracket, and then secure the preamplifier using the hook and loop strips (see Figure 1-23 on page 26). HST-Lite Scanner 25...

  • Page 30: Offset Probe Configuration

    DMTA-20045-01EN, Rev. A, October 2012 Figure 1-23 Preamplifier installed Offset Probe Configuration When an obstacle prevents you from placing the weld to be inspected between the wheels, we suggest you use the offset configuration. To configure the scanner for offset inspection Install the scanner components as shown in Figure 1-24 on page 27.
  • Page 31 Additional magnetic wheels are sold separately. When installing an additional wheel on a shaft, make sure that the threaded flange of the second wheel faces the wheel block. Install the additional wheels (see Figure 1-25 on page 28): HST-Lite Scanner 27...

  • Page 32: Figure 1-25 Installing An Additional Wheel

    DMTA-20045-01EN, Rev. A, October 2012 Figure 1-25 Installing an additional wheel a) Block the wheel shaft with your fingers, and then manually screw on the wheel. The wheel threaded flange must face the wheel block. b) Hold the shaft in place using the hexagonal key, and then slightly tighten the wheel.

  • Page 33: Parts And Accessories

    Two spring-loaded arms (SLA) with TOFD–P/E yokes (31.75 mm wide and 5 mm diameter buttons). • Irrigation tubing and accessories. • Cable sheath. • Carrying case. Probes, wedges, and cables are not included with the basic HST-Lite Scanner. Parts and Accessories 29...

  • Page 34: Optional Accessories

    DMTA-20045-01EN, Rev. A, October 2012 Optional Accessories Table 3 HST-Lite Scanner optional accessories Description Part number 5682 remote preamplifier kit 5682-KIT02 (U8779091) Couplant-feed unit WTR-SPRAYER-8L (U8775001) TomoScan FOCUS LT encoder C1-DE15F-BXM-0.30M (U8767107) cable adaptor Plastic wheel CHAINSCAN-A-PWHEEL (U8775189) Magnetic wheel...

  • Page 35: Specifications

    DMTA-20045-01EN, Rev. A, October 2012 3. Specifications This chapter presents the general specifications for the HST-Lite Scanner. Table 4 HST-Lite Scanner specifications Length in scan Width Height Weight Encoder axis (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg) resolution (steps/mm) 67 mm without handle...
  • Page 36 DMTA-20045-01EN, Rev. A, October 2012 32 Chapter 3...

  • Page 37: List Of Figures

    DMTA-20045-01EN, Rev. A, October 2012 List of Figures Figure i-1 Marking location ....................1 Figure 1-1 The HST-Lite Scanner components ..............9 Figure 1-2 Disassembled scanner ..................10 Figure 1-3 Engraving on the frame bar ................11 Figure 1-4 Applying couplant on probe face ..............12 Figure 1-5 Loosening yoke thumbscrew ................
  • Page 38 DMTA-20045-01EN, Rev. A, October 2012 34 List of Figures...

  • Page 39: List Of Tables

    DMTA-20045-01EN, Rev. A, October 2012 List of Tables Table 1 Content of the marking ..................2 Table 2 Ancillary equipment ....................4 Table 3 HST-Lite Scanner optional accessories ............... 30 Table 4 HST-Lite Scanner specifications ................31 List of Tables 35...
  • Page 40 DMTA-20045-01EN, Rev. A, October 2012 36 List of Tables...

  • Page 41: Index

    DMTA-20045-01EN, Rev. A, October 2012 Index compatibility, scanner 4 OmniScan MX 4 accessories 29 OmniScan MX2 4 optional accessories 30 OmniScan MXU 4 standard accessories 29 TOFD wedges 4 additional wheels 27 TomoScan FOCUS LT 4 ancillary equipment See compatibility, scanner components, scanner See scanner components arm, yoke 13, 29 conduit See sheath, cable...

  • Page 42: Figure 1-24 Offset Configuration

    DMTA-20045-01EN, Rev. A, October 2012 hexagonal key 22 points, beam exit 15 holder, probe 9 distance 13 hook and loop strips 18 Rexolite wedges 14 HST-Lite Scanner See scanner stainless steel wedges 14 positioning frame bar 10 IHC 10 wheel encoder 16 IHS 10...
  • Page 43 DMTA-20045-01EN, Rev. A, October 2012 specifications 31 transparent tubes 17, 18, 19 wheels 22 removal 23 use, scanner intended 3 replacement 22 shaft 23 serial number 2 velcro See hook and loop strips setting distance between beam exit points 13 sheath, cable 19, 29 signal words warnings, general 6...
  • Page 44 DMTA-20045-01EN, Rev. A, October 2012 40 Index...

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