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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 INUKTUN VERSATRAX 300™...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Versatrax 300™ Table of Contents About This Manual ............................6 Specifications ..............................6 Safety ................................7 Personnel Safety ............................8 Personal Safety Equipment ........................8 Operational Safety ............................ 8 Equipment Safety ............................. 9 System Setup ..............................9 Working Environment ..........................9 Typical Installation ..........................
  • Page 3 Versatrax 300™ Camera Installation ..........................19 Auxiliary Light Installation ........................20 Rear Camera Installation ........................21 Auxiliary Camera Installation ........................22 Sonar Installation ............................ 24 Ethernet ..............................24 Pinout for MCBH6F Subconn Bulkhead - Ethernet ................25 RS-232 ..............................25 Pinout for MCBH5F Subconn Bulkhead –...
  • Page 4 Versatrax 300™ Controls and Indicators ........................46 Power Fuses ............................47 Interface Box Fuse ..........................47 Vehicle Power Fuse ..........................47 Main Power Breaker ..........................47 Ground Fault Detection ........................... 48 Power Up / Power Down ........................48 Power-ON Notes ..........................49 Power-OFF Notes ..........................
  • Page 5 Versatrax 300™ Fuse Replacement ..........................57 Minitrac™ Maintenance .......................... 57 Camera Maintenance ..........................57 701 LED-Bulb Replacement ........................57 Tether Re-termination ..........................58 Troubleshooting ............................58 Camera Control Problems ........................58 Video Problems ............................ 58 Vehicle Problems ..........................59 Winch Problems ........................... 60 Vehicle Recovery ..........................

  • Page 6: 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 7: Safety

    Versatrax 300™ Spectrum 90™ Optional: Front Facing Camera Spectrum 120HD™ high definition camera main camera, middle and/or rear-facing camera Rear & Auxiliary Camera Crystal Cam® 1651 x 371 x 434 mm Minimum Vehicle Dimensions (65 x 14.6 x 17.1 in) Nominal Pulling Capacity 200lb Max Speed...

  • Page 8: Personnel Safety

    Versatrax 300™ Personnel Safety Personal Safety Equipment Observe all safety regulations required by law in your place of work. These will typically include: • Traffic safety protocols • Standard Personal Safety Equipment including: Steel toed boots Safety vests Hard hats Gloves •...

  • Page 9: Equipment Safety

    Versatrax 300™ Equipment Safety Some precautions should be taken to protect the Versatrax 300™ system from damage: • Repair any damaged wires before operating the vehicle. A short circuit may damage the telemetry can, cameras, or any attached equipment. • Never drop the vehicle.

  • Page 10: Personnel Requirements

    Versatrax 300™ The operations crew should be able to communicate quickly with each other to allow fast response in case of an emergency such as a tether hang up. It is recommended that a signal system be set up so that the operators may work efficiently and safely as a team.

  • Page 11: Input Voltage Transformer

    Versatrax 300™ Interface Box (Power Supply) – 120VAC, 25 Amp circuit; L5-30 type locking plug. This circuit must be dedicated to the vehicle. Fiber Interface Box – 100-250VAC, 3.15A. Monitor and Keyboard Tray – 100-240VAC. Rack Mounted Power Bar – 120VAC, standard 15 Amp circuit; NEMA 5-15P plug. Input Voltage Transformer Voltage Transformer –...

  • Page 12: Power Supply Rack Installation

    Versatrax 300™ Power Supply Rack Installation Mount the power supplies and interface box on a standard 19in rack-mount rail. The power supplies are air cooled and require open circulation. The rack must be an open-face type with no front or back cover to allow unimpeded cooling circulation.
  • Page 13 Versatrax 300™ d. COMMS fibre from winch to Fibre Interface Box (yellow patch cord). 5. Vehicle COMMS to USB2 on the computer. 6. USB connection between fibre interface box and computer. 7. RS-232 between fibre interface box and USB2 on computer. 8.
  • Page 14 Versatrax 300™ FIGURE 2: CONTROL CABLE HOOK-UP Document: UMBH008532.docm Revision: A07 Created by: KJB Date: 26 Sep 2019 3047763-A07 Source Location: C:\ePDM\ISLEng\products\bh-vt300series4-trackchassis\manuals\UMBH008532.docm Page 14 of 67...

  • Page 15: Winch Installation

    Versatrax 300™ Winch Installation Working Environment The winch is intended for use in a dry covered environment. It is splash resistant and can withstand some water spray. The drum is sealed so the tether can be wound on wet. Keep the winch out of standing water.

  • Page 16: Vehicle Handling Equipment

    Versatrax 300™ Vehicle Handling Equipment Boom Arm & Cable Hoist Because the vehicle is heavy some handling equipment is recommended with the system installation. • The first of these is a swinging overhead boom for vehicle deployment which must hold the pay- out sheave axle at least 9 feet above ground level.

  • Page 17: Minitrac™ Installation & Removal

    Versatrax 300™ Minitrac™ Installation & Removal 1. The chassis must be in the flat configuration for installation of the tracks. 2. Use the track installation stand provided with the vehicle to hold the chassis while installing the tracks. Place the jack blocks onto the stand and set the chassis on top. The tapered end of the stand is at the back of the vehicle.
  • Page 18 Versatrax 300™ FIGURE 5: TETHER HOOK-UP & REMOVAL Document: UMBH008532.docm Revision: A07 Created by: KJB Date: 26 Sep 2019 3047763-A07 Source Location: C:\ePDM\ISLEng\products\bh-vt300series4-trackchassis\manuals\UMBH008532.docm Page 18 of 67...

  • Page 19: Camera Installation

    Versatrax 300™ Camera Installation FIGURE 6: PREFERRED RAISE POSITION FOR CAMERA INSTALLATION 1. Adjust the Camera Raise Mechanism to the position shown in Figure 6. This will enable access to the camera installation screws. FIGURE 7: CAMERA MOUNTING HOLES 2. The brass valve indicates the top of the camera, as illustrated in Figure 7. Mount the camera as shown with the valve on top.

  • Page 20: Auxiliary Light Installation

    Versatrax 300™ FIGURE 8: MOUNTING THE CAMERA 3. Ensure the camera standoffs (IPN 3018576) are installed onto the back of the SP120™ camera. 4. Slide the camera into position from the front of the light mount. 5. Install the connector while the camera is part way in. Ensure that there is enough Silicone grease on the connector and the female mate (in the pin holes).

  • Page 21: Rear Camera Installation

    Versatrax 300™ FIGURE 9: LIGHT INSTALLATION & ADJUSTMENT Rear Camera Installation The Versatrax 300™ system can accept one auxiliary 72V Crystal Cam® camera, which is designated as the rear facing camera for tether observation. As illustrated below, the mounting bracket is located on the back of the tether termination can.

  • Page 22: Auxiliary Camera Installation

    Versatrax 300™ FIGURE 10: REAR CAMERA INSTALLATION Auxiliary Camera Installation An auxiliary camera can be mounted in one of three positions: 1. Track Level Position – In this position the camera is mounted on a special bracket on the track articulation mechanism.
  • Page 23 Versatrax 300™ FIGURE 12: AUX CAMERA INSTALLATION – POSITION #2 3. Camera Raise Extension – In this position the camera is mounted to the side of the camera raise extension. Note that the camera mounting bracket can be swiveled up or down for best field of view and mounted on either the right or left-hand side of the bracket.

  • Page 24: Sonar Installation

    Versatrax 300™ Sonar Installation The Imagenex 831A-P profiling sonar is the standard sonar for the VT300™ system. It is held in front of the tracks and camera by a bar which provide an unobstructed view of the pipe. The bar bolts on underneath the camera mount, and the sonar is clamped onto the bar using 4-inch stainless-steel hose clamps.

  • Page 25: Pinout For Mcbh6F Subconn Bulkhead - Ethernet

    Versatrax 300™ Pinout for MCBH6F Subconn Bulkhead - Ethernet Conductor Name Ethernet A(+) Ethernet A(-) Ethernet B(+) Ethernet B(-) 15VDC -15VDC RS-232 A 5-pin Subconn connector provides a connection for an RS-232 device to be installed on the vehicle. 5VDC is also provided on this connector to power the RS-232 device. This port is compatible with signal voltage levels from TTL to ±25V.

  • Page 26: Size Configuration 12In - 36In - Flat

    Versatrax 300™ Size Configuration 12in – 36in – Flat Warning: Pinching hazard. Keep your fingers out of the mechanism while changing size. Locking Nut Mechanism Size Indicator FIGURE 15: VEHICLE CONFIGURATION SIZE INDICATOR Track angle adjustment for pipe sizes has been made relatively simple. A large mechanism locking nut is located at the rear of the vehicle (Figure 16).

  • Page 27: Track Extensions - Chassis Mark Conversion Chart

    Versatrax 300™ Track Extensions – Chassis Mark Conversion Chart Nominal Pipe Size Chassis Mark Camera Platform Mark 16 in Does Not Fit Does Not Fit 18 in 13 in (Not Recommended) Not Centered (use Full Down) 20 in 15 in 14 in (Full Down) 24 in 19 in...

  • Page 28: Traction Weights

    Versatrax 300™ Traction Weights The vehicle is equipped with a set of weights to add a total of 50 pounds to the four-track vehicle and 25 pounds to the two-track vehicle for extra traction. The weights are placed on the sides of the Minitracs™ to help keep the center of gravity as low as possible.

  • Page 29: Camera Raise Extension

    Versatrax 300™ FIGURE 18: INSIDE TRACK WEIGHT - WIRE ROUTING Camera Raise Extension The Camera Raise Extension is an optional bolt-on bracket which raises the camera by 14 inches. To install the bracket, refer to DWG ADAI0030: 1. Remove the camera, handle and bumpers from the vehicle and install them on the extension bracket.

  • Page 30: Track Extensions

    Versatrax 300™ FIGURE 19: CAMERA RAISE EXTENSION Track Extensions Extension Plates FIGURE 20: TRACK EXTENSIONS Document: UMBH008532.docm Revision: A07 Created by: KJB Date: 26 Sep 2019 3047763-A07 Source Location: C:\ePDM\ISLEng\products\bh-vt300series4-trackchassis\manuals\UMBH008532.docm Page 30 of 67...

  • Page 31: Wire Harness Routing

    Versatrax 300™ VT300 Chassis Track Extensions – Refer to assembly drawing ADBH007493. The above photo shows a chassis with the track extension plates installed. The plates simply bolt onto the mechanism brackets using #¼-20 x 5/8in socket cap screws. The tracks then bolt onto the extension plates as they normally would on the chassis.
  • Page 32 Versatrax 300™ • At the other end of the cable trough the wires plunge down into the middle hinge and reemerge at the front chassis. The two cables for the rear tracks branch off before the hinge and enter the rear chassis.
  • Page 33 Versatrax 300™ Clip FIGURE 23: TRACK WIRE CONSTRAINT LOOP Document: UMBH008532.docm Revision: A07 Created by: KJB Date: 26 Sep 2019 3047763-A07 Source Location: C:\ePDM\ISLEng\products\bh-vt300series4-trackchassis\manuals\UMBH008532.docm Page 33 of 67...
  • Page 34 Versatrax 300™ FIGURE 24: CONNECTOR ASSIGNMENTS FIGURE 25: TERMINATION CAN CONNECTORS Document: UMBH008532.docm Revision: A07 Created by: KJB Date: 26 Sep 2019 3047763-A07 Source Location: C:\ePDM\ISLEng\products\bh-vt300series4-trackchassis\manuals\UMBH008532.docm Page 34 of 67...
  • Page 35 Versatrax 300™ FIGURE 26: EXTENSION BRACKET WIRE ROUTING When the camera raise extension, bracket is installed: • Route the sonar cable through the original camera mounting plate. • Install a camera extension whip onto the Spectrum 90™ cable. • Install the light extension whips onto the light cables. •...

  • Page 36: Inline Vehicle Configuration (6-8-10-12)

    Versatrax 300™ Inline Vehicle Configuration (6-8-10-12) Installing the Tracks FIGURE 27: INLINE TRACK MOUNTING SCREWS Tools required to install the tracks and side plates onto the inline chassis: 5 mm T-Handle Allen wrench; Large Phillips screwdriver. Warning: Pinching Hazard. Keep your fingers and hands out of the X-Hinge. Do not hold or lift the vehicle by the X-Hinge.
  • Page 37 Versatrax 300™ 3. Attach the tracks to the far side plates using ¼-20 x 5/8-inch pan head screws. Ensure both track connectors are fully secured. 4. Attach the free side plates using M6x16 socket cap screws. 5. Install the remaining ¼-20 x 5/8-inch track screws. Details for installing the telemetry can are illustrated below.
  • Page 38 Versatrax 300™ FIGURE 29: INLINE TELEMETRY CAN INSTALLATION Document: UMBH008532.docm Revision: A07 Created by: KJB Date: 26 Sep 2019 3047763-A07 Source Location: C:\ePDM\ISLEng\products\bh-vt300series4-trackchassis\manuals\UMBH008532.docm Page 38 of 67...

  • Page 39: Installing The Spectrum 90™ Camera

    Versatrax 300™ Installing The Spectrum 90™ Camera FIGURE 30: INLINE 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 40: Camera Height / Guide Wheel Adjustment

    Versatrax 300™ Camera Height / Guide Wheel Adjustment FIGURE 31: 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 41: Rear Camera Installation (In-Line)

    Versatrax 300™ Recommended wheel height from flat surface: Pipe Size Wheel Height 28 mm (1 1/8 in) 16 mm (5/8 in) 13 mm (½ in) 11 mm (7/16 in) Rear Camera Installation (In-line) The rear camera mounts to the tether termination block in the same way as it does for the parallel configuration.
  • Page 42 Versatrax 300™ jam. Bolt the mechanism onto the mounting arms using M6x30mm socket cap screws. The length of these screws may be adjusted as necessary depending on how many spacers are used. 3. Assemble the tension arms as shown onto the chassis. 4.
  • Page 43 Versatrax 300™ FIGURE 33: 8-12” ACTIVE TRACTION ENHANCEMENT AS INSTALLED FIGURE 34: 7” PRESS-WHEEL TRACTION ENHANCEMENT Document: UMBH008532.docm Revision: A07 Created by: KJB Date: 26 Sep 2019 3047763-A07 Source Location: C:\ePDM\ISLEng\products\bh-vt300series4-trackchassis\manuals\UMBH008532.docm Page 43 of 67...

  • Page 44: Operation

    Versatrax 300™ Operation Communication Establish a good channel of communication between the operator and deployment personnel: whether this be a system of signals, PA system or audio headsets. Good communication can avoid accidents and damage to the equipment. The person deploying the vehicle and watching the tether must be able to quickly tell the operator to stop the vehicle when something goes wrong.

  • Page 45: Connector Handling

    Versatrax 300™ Never fully un-spool the tether. The surface end of the tether is anchored to the spool drum. If the spool is turned past the anchor point, the tether will be instantly broken and require re-termination. To help prevent this a band of tape has been wrapped around the last few coils to act as a visible and audible warning that the tether is fully paid out.

  • Page 46: Power Interface Box

    Versatrax 300™ Power Interface Box Power Indicators & Alarms FIGURE 35: VT300 POWER INTERFACE BOX Power Interface Box The VT300™ Interface Box is the connection point for vehicle power supplies, PC control, and tether deck cables. The Interface Box is also the main power input for the system and provides fusing and handling of system alarms.

  • Page 47: Power Fuses

    Versatrax 300™ • GFI Fault – This indicates that the 420V ground fault detector has tripped. This may be an indication of a safety risk. Examine the system carefully and proceed with caution when restarting. See below for more information. •...

  • Page 48: Ground Fault Detection

    Versatrax 300™ Ground Fault Detection The Interface Box contains ground fault detection for the 420VDC vehicle power supply. Should internal wiring or the tether itself become damaged in such a way to provides electrical connection between the 420VDC feed / return lines and earth ground the fault detector will trip and cause the power supplies to shut down.

  • Page 49: Power-On Notes

    Versatrax 300™ Power-ON Notes The ON button must be held for approximately two seconds to allow the power relays time to latch on. This also helps to prevent an accidental startup as it requires a deliberate action by the operator to turn on.

  • Page 50: Pre / Post Operations Check

    Versatrax 300™ Pre / Post Operations Check A Pre / Post Operations check list is included in Annex B. The check list may be photocopied for regular use. Operators are encouraged to use the check list to help prevent error and maximize equipment reliability to ensure a successful mission.
  • Page 51 Versatrax 300™ 4. If the tether tension does not seem excessive, and you know (from the inspection) that the pipe is clear, you can tow the vehicle out with the winch. The winch will tow the vehicle at between 60 and 100 feet per minute, depending on how full the drum is.

  • Page 52: Winch Operation

    Versatrax 300™ Winch Operation Winch Safety Note: The Winch System is equipped with an EMERGENCY STOP button located beside the level wind. Depending on configuration, the button can appear on the left or right-hand side. Power to the drum motor will be cut immediately. Twist the button to reset. Warning: Turn motor control off before resetting the Emergency STOP button.

  • Page 53: Un-Spooling The Tether

    Versatrax 300™ 3. The winch is equipped with a reversible variable speed control (see manufacturers literature, KBPC-240D) and automatic level wind mechanism. 4. Proper level winding of the tether is important for both the tether life and capacity of the reel. 5.

  • Page 54: Spooling The Tether

    Versatrax 300™ Spooling The Tether 1. Spooling the tether is a special operation because the vehicle is backing up and the motive force for the tether must come from the winch. The tether tension must be kept just great enough to pull the tether out from behind the vehicle and keep the tether spooling, but the operator must be on a constant watch for sharp rises in tension.

  • Page 55: Level Wind Calibration

    Versatrax 300™ Trim knob – Allows small increases or decreases in the level wind speed. Limit switches – These are buttons mounted in the frame at each side of the reel. When the level wind hits a limit switch the shuttle will change direction and continue winding back along the drum. If both buttons are pushed at the same time the level wind will stop until one is released.

  • Page 56: Drum Brake

    Versatrax 300™ Drum Brake The drum is equipped with a spring bolt on the main drive sprocket intended for storage and transport only. Lock the drum with the spring bolt whenever the winch is not in use. Warning: Never apply the spring bolt drum lock while the drum is turning. Manual Cranking If the winch becomes disabled, or more pulling force is needed than the drive motor can provide, the winch may be manually cranked.

  • Page 57: Maintenance

    Versatrax 300™ location, pipe number and date. During the inspection the contractor may require certain pipe features or faults to be pointed out along with the distance from the manhole. Conduct a complete inspection of pipe features and faults. For any feature or situation of interest, stop the vehicle and make a complete video survey using the continuous pan feature of the camera.

  • Page 58: Tether Re-Termination

    Versatrax 300™ Tether Re-termination Tether termination is a specialized service beyond the scope of this manual. Contact us if the fiber-optic tether is damaged or requires re-termination. Troubleshooting Camera Control Problems 1. Not all the camera lights are on. ▪ The Spectrum™...

  • Page 59: Vehicle Problems

    Versatrax 300™ 2. Picture is very dark or very bright. ▪ Check the light levels of both the camera and main lights. ▪ Check camera exposure settings. See settings in the advanced camera control window. 3. Intermittent picture. ▪ Check and replace the video cables. ▪...

  • Page 60: Winch Problems

    Versatrax 300™ Note: LEDs are very bright and must not be viewed directly. Inspect the LEDs only through a piece of smoked welding glass. Warning: High Intensity. Do not look directly into the lights. Use a welding filter (shade #8) to observe the light elements.
  • Page 61 Versatrax 300™ 1. Determine if it is the vehicle or the tether which is stuck. Look back at the tether with the camera if possible. If the vehicle can back up but the tether will not reel in, the tether is caught on something.

  • Page 62: Annex B

    Versatrax 300™ Annex B Date: ________________________ Location: _____________________ Operator: _____________________ Pre-Operation Check  Check safety equipment set-up – cones, traffic control & personal safety equipment as per site regulations.  Verify the vehicle is in the correct configuration for the job. ...
  • Page 63 Versatrax 300™  Power up the VT300 System. Check:  No Alarms  Telemetry Current OK  Telemetry Temp OK  Telemetry Canister Humidity OK.  Telemetry Pitch / Roll feedback OK.  Check front video OK; Check rear & auxiliary video Ok. Check camera windows are clean. ...

  • Page 64: Post-Operation Check

    Versatrax 300™ Post-Operation Check  Clean off the tether as it reels in & check for damage.  Wash down vehicle as necessary.  Check vehicle for mechanical damage and wear.  Check lights & camera operation.  Check track operation. ...

  • Page 65: Parts And Repairs

    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 66: Product/System Drawing Package Availability

    Product/System Drawing Package Availability Mechanical assembly and electrical wiring diagram drawing packages for your equipment are available in PDF format upon request. Printed copies may also be purchased from Eddyfi Technologies. Contact your local sales contact for more information. Document: UMBH008532.docm...

  • Page 67: 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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