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Summary of Contents for Trolex RockMonitor XM Telltale TX5021
- Page 1 TX5021 RMXM Telltale RockMonitor XM P5625.1607 Rev A Leading Safety Technology www.trolex.com P5610.1600 Rev B...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Check Mechanism for Seizure or Jamming ................................ 18 Replacing Telltales ........................................18 System Troubleshooting and Diagnosis ..................................19 Reset Handle ..........................................19 Technical Support ..........................................19 Disclaimers ............................................20 Revisions ............................................20 Feedback ............................................21 Trademarks ............................................21 P5625.1607 Rev A www.trolex.co... -
Page 4: General Description
General Description The Trolex RockMonitor XM is a mechanical extensometer designed to monitor the condition of roof- bolted underground roadway or cut-through strata. It offers a fully mechanical solution for measuring displacement of tunnel strata, allowing geotechnical engineers and mine operators to periodically monitor and assess critical information regarding the safety and effectiveness of roadway support structures. -
Page 5: Main Features
This can provide valuable insight into the effectiveness of the chosen support strategy. The four-anchor version provides even more data with which to optimise bolting strategies or support strata investigations. P5625.1607 Rev A www.trolex.co... - Page 6 Anchor 2 and 3 measurement scale. moves to indicate the displacement markers amount of displacement. move to represent displacement figure ‘Y’, whilst anchor 1 displacement marker moves to represent a total distance of ‘X + Y’. P5625.1607 Rev A www.trolex.com...
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Page 7: Rockmonitor Xm Telltale - Tx5021
Installation wire reels up to 15m Borehole mounting bracket Nylon coated wire to prevent corrosion Certification details Detailed measurement markers Displacement marker for in-situ displacement readings installation tab Displacement markers with pull handle for installation and reset P5625.1607 Rev A www.trolex.co... -
Page 8: Certification And Approvals
2. Exposed external parts of the Telltale are not painted or coated with preparations containing, in metallic form: aluminium, magnesium, titanium or zirconium. 3. The projected surface area of any external non-metallic part of the enclosure is less than 10 000 P5625.1607 Rev A www.trolex.com... -
Page 9: Technical Information
Protection classification: Dust and waterproof to IP54 Housing materials: SS316, PC/ABS Net weight: 2.1kg Measurement points: 2 or 4 Borehole diameter: 35 to 45 mm Measurement range: 0 to 150 mm (without reset) Accuracy: <1.0mm Repeatability: <0.1mm P5625.1607 Rev A www.trolex.co... -
Page 10: Product Dimensions
Product Dimensions 384mm 330mm 327mm 129mm P5625.1607 Rev A www.trolex.com... -
Page 11: Hardware Installation
3. Using the integrated installation hook located in the top anchor, hang the device off the roof mesh as close to the bore hole opening as possible. Ensure the yellow installation hold-off tab is left in place. P5625.1607 Rev A www.trolex.co... - Page 12 4. Remove the wire reel for anchor 1 and allow to unspool. 5. Using an installation rod push anchor 1 up the borehole to the required height. Repeat these steps for anchors 2, 3 and 4. P5625.1607 Rev A www.trolex.com...
- Page 13 9. Device orientation will be dependent on local strata conditions and should be determined on a case by case basis. However, use of the side scale for viewing at distance requires the telltale to be mounted perpendicular to the direction of travel. P5625.1607 Rev A www.trolex.co...
- Page 14 Each reset requires 150mm of cable, plus 100m of remaining cable to allow for tensioning and to prevent the end of the cable being lost inside the device. Please calculate the cable trim length based on your system requirements. P5625.1607 Rev A www.trolex.com...
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Page 15: Telltale Orientation
180-degree angle around the bore hole centre. It is recommended to orientate the device so that the scale label is on or below a horizontal installation position to ensure suitable in-situ ingress draining takes place. Sidewall Mounting Orientation P5625.1607 Rev A www.trolex.co... - Page 16 During sidewall mounting, the device should never be installed with the scale label positioned above the horizontal installation level. Incorrect sidewall Telltale mounting Telltales must never be installed with the bore tube pointing down. Inverted device mounting P5625.1607 Rev A www.trolex.com...
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Page 17: General Operation
2. A course scale on the sides of the device. These are intended to provide general indication of displacement from a distance in increments of 10mm. Viewing of the side scale from any angle other than perpendicular will result in an inability to judge displacement with any accuracy. P5625.1607 Rev A www.trolex.co... -
Page 18: Extending The Measurement Range
3. Release the handle. Ensure the handle snaps upwards against the device and is not stuck in the down position. 4. Pull on each cable coming out of the device to remove slack in the line. P5625.1607 Rev A www.trolex.com... -
Page 19: Maintenance
• IEC/EN 60079-17 The product shall only be serviced and repaired by Trolex Ltd., or a local Trolex service agent approved by Trolex Ltd. in order to maintain the certification of the product. Visual Checks Periodical visual checks should be carried out to assess if there are any issues arising with the Telltales. -
Page 20: System Troubleshooting And Diagnosis
Technical Support Our technical services team are available to provide expert ongoing technical assistance and technical support packages tailored to your specific requirements. Please contact our technical services team: Trolex Tel: +44 (0) 161 483 1435 Email: service@trolex.com Nome Services... -
Page 21: Disclaimers
Trolex | Nome shall not be responsible or liable for misuse of the information contained herein. When instruments are used for applications with technical safety requirements, the relevant instructions must be followed. -
Page 22: Feedback
No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, without express written permission of Trolex | Nome. Trolex | Nome is a registered trademark of Trolex | Nome Limited. The use of all trademarks in this document is acknowledged. - Page 23 RMXM Telltale User Manual Trolex | Nome Ltd. Newby Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire SK7 5DY, UK P5625.1607 Rev A www.trolex.co t: +44 (0)161 483 1435 e: sales@trolex.com www.trolex.com...