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Void Scanner Wi-Fi box user manual H-5914-8502-02-A
September 2018

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  • Page 1 Void Scanner Wi-Fi box user manual Void Scanner Wi-Fi box user manual H-5914-8502-02-A September 2018...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Hot swapping power sources ..............................17 Data communication .................................... 19 Data channels .................................... 19 IP address ....................................22 Using the Void Scanner Wi-Fi box................................ 23 First-time use – Power ................................23 First-time use – PC compatibility ..............................23 First-time use – PC set-up................................23 Connection with PC ...................................
  • Page 4 Specifications ..................................... 32 Product Information ....................................33 P a g e | 4...

  • Page 5: Customer Information

    1.1 Dear customer The Void Scanner Wi-Fi box is designed to be easy to operate. However, we would ask you to take the time to read these operating instructions carefully before using the system, and to keep the manual with the equipment at all times.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    The Void Scanner is just one of many laser systems that have been designed by Carlson. Other products such as the C-ALS (Cavity Auto-scanning Laser System), Quarryman and Boretrak have all been proved over many years of demanding use around the world.

  • Page 7: Void Scanner Wi-Fi Box

    PC data cable and interface box. The Void Scanner Wi-Fi box can be used with the Void Scanner to allow personnel to retreat further from the unsafe or inaccessible area which is being scanned. The Void Scanner may be attached to a boom that is extended into the unsafe area, or placed on an unmanned vehicle that is remotely driven into the unsafe area.

  • Page 8: Hardware Components

    The Void Scanner Wi-Fi box is housed in a ruggedised Peli case enclosure. When the lid of the Peli case is closed, the Void Scanner Wi-Fi box is resistant to water and dust. With the lid open, the internal panel is visible and the environmental protection IP rating is invalid.

  • Page 9: Battery Charger

    ‘Battery In’ on the side panel. The two red power buttons on the side panel toggle the Void Scanner Wi-Fi box ON and OFF. One button controls power from the internal battery, the other controls power from an external battery.
  • Page 10 Figure 5 Battery charger Figure 4 Battery charger plugged into the Void Scanner Wi-Fi box The battery charger only charges the internal battery if the ‘Int. Power Source’ power button on the side panel is toggled OFF. The battery charger can also be used to charge an external battery. In this case connect the battery charger directly to the connector on the external battery.

  • Page 11: Power/Data Cable

    PC. This 13.6 m power/data cable can also be used to connect the Void Scanner probe to the Wi-Fi box, bypassing the interface box, extra cables and external power source.

  • Page 12: External Lithium Ion Battery (Optional Accessory)

    3.4 External lithium ion battery (optional accessory) The Void Scanner Wi-Fi box contains an internal lithium-ion battery. This can be supplemented with a Carlson- supplied external lithium-ion battery which has the same power specifications as the internal battery. This may be required on a particularly long job, or where there is no access to a mains power supply to charge the internal battery.
  • Page 13 Figure 9 Lithium-ion battery connected to the Void Scanner Wi-Fi box P a g e | 13...

  • Page 14: Hardware Care And Maintenance

    Avoid mechanical shock to the system. The Void Scanner Wi-Fi box is only designed for use with Void Scanner probes from model Mk3 onwards. Mk1 and Mk2 Void Scanners must not be operated with the Void Scanner Wi-Fi box due to their different power demands.

  • Page 15: Environmental Conditions

    Store the Void Scanner Wi-Fi box within the environment specifications outlined in section 4.5. Although the Void Scanner Wi-Fi box is a ruggedised unit, it should not be transported without being packaged in a separate transit case or suitable protective packaging.

  • Page 16: Power Management

    The internal battery will not power the Void Scanner Wi-Fi box when it is being recharged. If the battery charger is connected to the Void Scanner Wi-Fi box, it charges the internal battery until the ‘Int. Power Source’ button is depressed.

  • Page 17: Hot Swapping Power Sources

    See the Cavity Profiler – VS software and operations manual for details. While the Void Scanner Wi-Fi box is being powered from an external source, the internal battery can be left charging. In this case the ‘Int. Power Source’ power button must be toggled OFF: i.e., not illuminated.
  • Page 18 Depress the ‘Int. Power Source’ power button, ensuring that it is illuminated. In this case, the ‘Ext. Power Source’ power button can either: • be left powered ON, or • be toggled OFF, and the external power cable disconnected from the Void Scanner Wi-Fi box. P a g e | 18...

  • Page 19: Data Communication

    See section 7, for details of connecting your PC to the Void Scanner Wi-Fi box. The Void Scanner Wi-Fi box can transmit a wireless signal over a distance of over 50 m as long as there is a clear line-of-sight between the Void Scanner Wi-Fi box and the PC.
  • Page 20 Wi-Fi channels. Some countries forbid the use of some channels or restrict these channels to a specified power level. To change the channel that the Void Scanner Wi-Fi box is operating over, use the web browser on your PC to connect directly to the Wi-Fi adapter inside the Void Scanner Wi-Fi box.
  • Page 21 Figure 12 Wi-Fi module web browser - AP Interface Setting screen From the left-hand menu, select AP Interface Setting. From the Frequency (Channel) drop down list, select the required Wi-Fi channel. Click Apply to confirm the channel selection. Figure 13 Wi-Fi module web browser interface – Device Management screen P a g e | 21...

  • Page 22: Ip Address

    Such interference can be highly variable and intermittent. The closer the source of interference to the Void Scanner Wi-Fi box or the PC, the greater the level of interference. It may be the case that the only way of overcoming this problem is to identify and remove the source of the interference.

  • Page 23: Using The Void Scanner Wi-Fi Box

    7.3 First-time use – PC set-up The first time that the Void Scanner Wi-Fi box is used with a new PC, first check that the PC is set up correctly. In Windows, go to Control Panel and select Network and Sharing Centre (or select Network and Internet, then Network and Sharing Centre).
  • Page 24 Figure 14 Wireless network connection properties window In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Click the Properties button. Figure 15 Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window P a g e | 24...

  • Page 25: Connection With Pc

    Switch on the Void Scanner Wi-Fi box so that one of the power buttons is illuminated. On the PC, in the task bar, click on the Wi-Fi icon to see the available Wi-Fi networks. The Void Scanner Wi-Fi box is identified by its serial number. In the case below, the Wi-Fi network is named ‘WSU12345678’.

  • Page 26: Cavity Profiler - Vs

    Void Scanner Wi-Fi box. Once the Void Scanner Wi-Fi box is connected to the PC (as in section 7.4), start Cavity Profiler – VS software as normal. From the New Project screen, click Accept to connect to the Void Scanner.

  • Page 27: On-Site Use

    For most operations, the Void Scanner Wi-Fi box is located on the floor next to the Void Scanner probe and connected with the 1.5 m cable. If the Void Scanner is mounted on a boom, typically the 13.6 m data cable is used and the Wi-Fi box remains located on the floor near to the end of the boom.
  • Page 28 Connect the 6-pin ‘L’-shaped connector on the 13.6 m or 1.5 m power/data cable to the Void Scanner probe. Mount the Void Scanner probe as required. Connect the other end of the power/data cable – the 4-pin connector – to the ‘Probe In’...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting Guide

    The following list provides a guide to basic faults or problems which may occur during day-to-day operation of the Void Scanner Wi-Fi box, along with their possible causes and a recommended course of action to take. It is strongly advised that, should any fault occur which is not listed, or if the recommended action does not rectify the fault, you should contact your local Carlson service centre.
  • Page 30 Section 7.5 Cavity Profiler – VS used. Connection window in Cavity Profiler – VS. Void Scanner parks when the Void Scanner Wi-Fi box is powered ON, but it will not scan Cause Remedy Reference in manual 1. Check that the connection has Section 7.3 First-time use –...
  • Page 31 The battery charger shows a red ‘fault’ light Cause Remedy Reference in manual Electrical fault in the unit or in the Contact your local Carlson service Section 1.1 Dear customer charger centre. P a g e | 31...

  • Page 32: Technical Details

    9 Technical details 9.1 Specifications Information contained here is believed to be accurate. However, no responsibility is assumed by Carlson for its use. Technical information is subject to change without notice Physical data IP degree of protection * IP65 (when lid is closed and connector caps are fitted) Operational temperature range −10 °C to +45 °C...
  • Page 33 Carlson has made considerable efforts to ensure the content of this document is correct at the date of publication but makes no warranties or representations regarding the contact. Carlson excludes liability, howsoever arising, for any inaccuracies in the document.
  • Page 34 Battery safety An internal lithium-ion battery is supplied with the Void Scanner Wi-Fi box. The battery cannot be changed by the user and must be replaced by a Carlson approved service engineer. Additional Carlson external batteries can be purchased as optional accessories, to which these cautions apply: •...
  • Page 35 • Do not store batteries in direct sunlight. • Do not heat or dispose of batteries in a fire. • Do not short-circuit or force discharge the batteries. • Do not disassemble, pierce, deform or apply excessive pressure to the batteries. •...

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