Online 3015X ALKALINE Series Operating Manual

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ONLINE ELECTRONICS LTD
ELECTROMAGNETIC TRANSMITTER
Online Electronics Ltd
Online House
Blackburn Business Park
Woodburn Road, Blackburn
Aberdeen
AB21 0PS
UK
+44 (0)1224 714 714
3015_5001_A01
www.online-electronics.com
sales@online-electronics.com
3015X ALKALINE SERIES
OPERATING MANUAL
The 3015X transmitter is an electromagnetic transmitter that
can be used for pig tracking and locating functions, intended
for use in pipeline diameters of 8" to 12"
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  • Page 1 ONLINE ELECTRONICS LTD 3015X ALKALINE SERIES ELECTROMAGNETIC TRANSMITTER OPERATING MANUAL The 3015X transmitter is an electromagnetic transmitter that can be used for pig tracking and locating functions, intended for use in pipeline diameters of 8” to 12” Online Electronics Ltd...
  • Page 2 ONLINE ELECTRONICS LTD CONFIGURATION INFORMATION SERIAL NUMBER: OUTPUT SIGNAL: REPETITION RATE 1: RATE 1 BATTERY LIFE AT +20°C: REPETITION RATE 2: RATE 2 BATTERY LIFE AT +20°C: 3015_5001_A01 Page 2 of 17...
  • Page 3 ONLINE ELECTRONICS LTD 3015_5001 Checked Date (IF APPLICABLE) (IF APPLICABLE) Approved Date ca , 09:06:32, 11/10/2017 Date Summary of change 03/08/17 CR00485: Was 3015X ATEX ALKALINE EM TRANSMITTER MANUAL RevB02. CR00380: Address change. CR00499: Front cover update. 09/10/17 CR0049: Cover page update...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

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

    This dramatically increases the received EM signal because it no longer needs to propagate through an additional pig body as well as the pipeline. Parameters such as lifetime, pulse rate, frequency and output level can be customised during manufacture, please contact Online Electronics Ltd for more details. 3015_5001_A01 Page 5 of 17...
  • Page 6: Specifications

    ONLINE ELECTRONICS LTD 2. SPECIFICATIONS NOTE THAT SPECIFICATIONS BELOW VALID STANDARD CONFIGURATION ONLY. REFER PAGE THIS MANUAL CONFIGURATION INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO THE TRANSMITTER BEING USED. GENERAL: Lifetime in continuous mode at +20°C in air ............. 5 days Lifetime pulsing 0.4sec ON / 0.6sec OFF at +20°C in air ..........9 days Lifetime pulsing 0.4sec ON / 1.6sec OFF at +20°C in air ..........
  • 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

    ONLINE ELECTRONICS LTD 4. OPERATION Familiarise yourself with all of the rules for the safe operation of this equipment as described in Section 3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION. 4.1. TURNING ON To turn the transmitter on, fully tighten the bleed screw using a 10mm AF Allen key. Do not use excessive torque.
  • Page 9: Function Test

    ONLINE ELECTRONICS LTD 4.3. FUNCTION TEST An OEL EM receiver system is required to receive the signal from a 3015X transmitter. Refer to the relevant EM receiver manual for instruction on setup and operation of the EM receiver system. Place the EM receiver antenna approximately 10m away and parallel to the transmitter.
  • Page 10: Mode Select

    ONLINE ELECTRONICS LTD 4.5. MODE SELECT 1. Familiarise yourself with all of the warnings given at the start of Section 3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION. 2. If not already loosened, using a 10mm AF Allen key, loosen the bleed screw 3 full turns to release any internal pressure and to turn the transmitter off.
  • Page 11: Installation

    The advantage of these arrangements is that they have limited amounts of metal around the transmitter and will therefore have limited effect on the transmitter performance. Please contact Online Electronics for further information and guidelines regarding EM transmitter mounting and installation.
  • Page 12: Battery Lifetime

    Typically colder temperatures will shorten the stated lifetime as shown by the figure below. Note that upon customer request, the transmitters can be adjusted at Online Electronics Ltd to provide a stronger signal at the expense of lifetime or extended lifetime at the expense of signal, contact Online Electronics Ltd for more details and to discuss your requirements.
  • Page 13: Battery Replacement

    5. Remove all DURACELL INDUSTRIAL ID1300 Alkaline D cells and battery discs. Visually inspect the batteries, contact Online Electronics Ltd immediately if there are any signs of damage or electrolyte leakage. Dispose of the old batteries in a responsible way. Place the battery discs safely to the side so they don’t get lost.
  • Page 14: Maintenance

    ONLINE ELECTRONICS LTD 5. MAINTENANCE Familiarise yourself with all of the rules for the safe operation of this equipment as described in Section 3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 5.1. O-RING REPLACEMENT 1. Familiarise yourself with all of the warnings given at the start of Section 5 MAINTENANCE.
  • Page 15: Routine Maintenance And Storage

    Failure to use such components may invalidate the certification/approval and may make the equipment dangerous. Online Electronics Ltd can supply redress kits containing a complete set of replacement batteries, O-rings, O-ring grease, battery discs and endcap locking screws, contact Online Electronics Ltd for more information.
  • Page 16: Disposal Of Unit

    ONLINE ELECTRONICS LTD 6. DISPOSAL OF UNIT Online Electronics Ltd (OEL) takes its responsibilities under the WEEE Regulations extremely seriously and has taken steps to be compliant in line with our corporate and social responsibilities. In the UK, OEL has joined a registered compliance scheme WeeeCare (registration number WEE/MP3538PZ/SCH).
  • Page 17: Appendix A - Atex Specific Instructions

    ONLINE ELECTRONICS LTD 8. APPENDIX A – ATEX SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS EQUIPMENT: 3015X EM transmitters MANUFACTURER: Online Electronics Ltd Online House Blackburn Business Park Woodburn Road Blackburn Aberdeen AB21 0PS Tel: +44 (0) 1224 714 714 Web: www.online-electronics.com NOTIFIED BODY NUMBER: 0891...

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