Online 600 Series Operating Manual

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ONLINE ELECTRONICS LTD
Online Electronics Ltd
Online House
Blackburn Business Park
Woodburn Road, Blackburn
Aberdeen
AB21 0PS
UK
600_5001_A01
+44 (0)1224 714 714
www.online-electronics.com
sales@online-electronics.com
600 SERIES ACOUSTIC PINGER
OPERATING MANUAL
The 600 Series Pingers are high specification pingers used for
pig tracking and other subsea marking and location functions,
Intended for use in pipeline diameters of 6" to 8"
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  • Page 1 ONLINE ELECTRONICS LTD 600 SERIES ACOUSTIC PINGER OPERATING MANUAL The 600 Series Pingers are high specification pingers used for pig tracking and other subsea marking and location functions, Intended for use in pipeline diameters of 6” to 8” Online Electronics Ltd...
  • Page 2 ONLINE ELECTRONICS LTD CONFIGURATION INFORMATION MODEL: SERIAL NUMBER: FREQUENCY: ACOUSTIC POWER PULSE LENGTH: CELL TYPE: NUMBER OF CELLS: PING RATE 1: RATE 1 BATTERY LIFE AT +5°C: PING RATE 2: RATE 2 BATTERY LIFE AT +5°C: DELAYED START TIME (DD:HH:MM):...
  • Page 3 Date (IF APPLICABLE) (IF APPLICABLE) Approved Date ca , 08:45:09, 05/10/2017 Date Summary of change 01/08/17 CR00485: Was 600 Series Pinger Manual RevA10. CR00380 Address change. CR00499 Front Cover update. 03/10/17 Cover page updates COMMENTS: 600_5001_A01 Page 3 of 12...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ONLINE ELECTRONICS LTD CONTENTS Page GENERAL DESCRIPTION ..................5 SPECIFICATIONS ....................6 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ................. 7 OPERATION ......................8 4.1. FUNCTION TEST ....................8 4.2. INSTALLATION ....................8 4.3. DEPLOYMENT ....................9 4.4. BATTERY REPLACEMENT ..................9 4.5.
  • Page 5: General Description

    PIG transmitters and for other subsea marking and location functions. A 600 Series Pinger may be fitted to a PIG for use in offshore, fluid filled pipelines. The acoustic signal generated by the pinger is exceptionally powerful and stable and allows the approximate PIG location to be established from the surface using an acoustic receiver and hydrophone (e.g.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    O-Ring Material ..................... NBR70 *ALTERNATIVE CONFIGURATIONS The battery life of a 600 Series Pinger is dependent on the operating temperature, acoustic power, ping rate, pulse length and the number and type of C Cells. The acoustic power, pulse length and ping rate can be configured by OEL at the time of manufacture to match the customer’s desired performance and battery life.
  • Page 7: Rules For Safe Operation

    This manual should be read through and understood before installation and commissioning so that the operator is familiar with the equipment. Contact Online Electronics Ltd immediately should any difficulty arise in the use of this equipment.
  • Page 8: Operation

    4.1. FUNCTION TEST An acoustic receiver system, such as the OEL 2001 Acoustic Receiver and hydrophone, is required in order to function test a 600 Series Pinger. Ensure the battery end cap is tightened. Activate the pinger by closing the saltwater links using the mechanical link provided, or by simply bridging the links with bare fingers.
  • Page 9: Deployment

    OPERATION. Remove the BATTERY ENDCAP slowly to relieve any internal pressure. Remove all C Cells. Visually inspect the batteries, contact Online Electronics immediately if there are any signs of damage or electrolyte leakage. Dispose of the old batteries in a responsible way.
  • Page 10: Dual Rate

    Once the programmed delay has elapsed, the unit will start pinging as per a standard 600 series unit. In order to confirm that the unit is operating correctly, the unit transmits at the standard pulse rate for 55 seconds, pauses for 5 seconds and then transmits the pre-programmed DELAYED START TIME as a coded series of pulses (see GRID™...
  • Page 11: Maintenance

    6. WARRANTY Online products are guaranteed for one year from the date of purchase. Goods should be returned; transportation prepaid, to Online Electronics Limited. There is no charge for parts or labour should any product require repair due to a manufacturing deficiency during the guarantee period.
  • Page 12: Disposal Of Unit

    When buying a new product you will have the opportunity to return, free of charge, another end of life product of equivalent type that has fulfilled the same functions as the supplied equipment. These items may be deposited at: Online Electronics Ltd, Online House, Blackburn Business Park, Woodburn Road, Aberdeen, AB21 0PS, UK.

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