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DMTA-20006-01EN — Rev. B February 2014 This instruction manual contains essential information on how to use this Olympus product safely and effectively. Before using this product, thoroughly review this instruction manual. Use the product as instructed. Keep this instruction manual in a safe, accessible location.
WEEE Directive ........................10 Warranty Information ......................11 Technical Support ........................ 11 Introduction ...................... 13 1. COBRA Scanner Description ..............15 Scanner Components ....................16 About the Setup Templates ..................18 Required Tools for Scanner Setup ................20 2. Setup and Operation ................. 21 Removing the Probe ....................
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DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 Changing the Wedge ....................25 Adjusting the Length of Exposed Cables and Tubes ........... 26 Configuring the Scanner Using the Setup Template ..........27 Configuring the Scanner Without the Setup Template ........35 Using the Wedge-Separation Indicators ..............41 Operating the Scanner ....................
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 List of Abbreviations axial outside diameter outside diameters european community shear wave inside diameter ultrasonic testing longitudinal wave List of Abbreviations...
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DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 List of Abbreviations...
Marking locations of the instrument are shown in Figure i-1 on page 1. If any or all of the labels or symbols are missing or illegible, please contact Olympus. The descriptions of the symbols are provided in Table 1 on page 2.
The CE marking is a declaration that this product conforms to all the applicable directives of the European Community. See the Declaration of Conformity for details. Contact your Olympus representative for more information. The WEEE symbol indicates that the product must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste, but should be collected separately.
The COBRA scanner is intended to operate in an environment as described in Table 11 on page 62. Do not use the COBRA scanner for any purpose other than its intended use. It must never be used to inspect or examine human or animal body parts.
The images in this manual may not be identical to your instrument model and connector type. However, the operating principles remain the same. Instrument Compatibility The COBRA scanner is compatible with the Olympus ancillary equipment listed in Table 2 on page 4. Table 2 Ancillary equipment...
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The cable is 2.5 m long with OmniScan connector. Two flat shear wave (SW) wedges plus ten pairs of curved shear wave (SW) wedges to COBRA-A-SA15 U8721205 cover the 21.3 mm to 114.3 mm (0.84 in. to 4.50 in.) pipe outside-diameter range.
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DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 Table 2 Ancillary equipment (continued) Part number Item number Description Basic spare parts kit (see Figure 4-2 on COBRA-SP-BASIC U8775166 page 57) Basic spare parts kit, plus links and the COBRA-SP-FULL U8775188 encoder assembly One of each of the eleven wedges needed for coverage of 21.3 mm to 114.3 mm...
Encoder cable adaptor may be required (see Table 12 on page 62). A two-sided COBRA scanner must be used with a multi-group instrument. Always use equipment and accessories that meet Olympus specifications. Using incompatible equipment could cause equipment malfunction and/or damage, or human injury.
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 Safety Symbols The following safety symbols might appear on the instrument and in the instruction manual: General warning symbol This symbol is used to alert the user to potential hazards. All safety messages that follow this symbol shall be obeyed to avoid possible harm or material damage. High voltage warning symbol This symbol is used to alert the user to potential electric shock hazards greater than 1000 volts.
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 The CAUTION signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation. It calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in minor or moderate personal injury, material damage, particularly to the product, destruction of part or all of the product, or loss of data.
Electronic Equipment (WEEE), this symbol indicates that the product must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste, but should be collected separately. Refer to your local Olympus distributor for return and/or collection systems available in your country. Important Information — Please Read Before Use...
Retain packing materials, waybills, and other shipping documentation needed in order to file a damage claim. After notifying the carrier, contact Olympus for assistance with the damage claim and equipment replacement, if necessary.
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DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 Important Information — Please Read Before Use...
21.3 mm to 114.3 mm (0.84 in. to 4.50 in.). The COBRA scanner typically uses the OmniScan (models can vary) with a 16:64 or a 16:128 module, and the OmniScan MXU software to inspect circumferential welds on small-diameter pipes (see Figure i-2 on page 13).
Specially designed low-profile wedges that fit each pipe diameter covered by the scanner, are also offered to complete the solution. The COBRA scanner ensures stable, constant, and strong pressure thus providing good UT signals and precise encoding around the full circumference of the pipe.
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 1. COBRA Scanner Description The COBRA scanner is a low profile encoded scanner supporting one or two probes. The COBRA scanner provides a kit of parts that you can easily assemble, thus configuring the scanner to fit on the outside diameter of the pipe to be inspected (see Figure 1-1 on page 15).
(see Table 7 on page 55 for the wedge selection chart). Graduated crossbars are used to adjust the distance between the wedges. Figure 1-3 on page 17 illustrates the various types of COBRA scanner links. Probe-holder arm...
You can also use only the encoder side of the scanner to inspect the pipe-to-component interfaces (see Figure 1-4 on page 17). Figure 1-4 Pipe-to-component interface inspection with the one-sided scanner configuration COBRA Scanner Description 17...
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 About the Setup Templates The COBRA scanner comes with two setup templates (see Figure 1-5 on page 18). The setup templates help you to quickly and easily assemble and configure the scanner for a given pipe or tube outside diameter without requiring the use of an actual pipe sample (see section “Configuring the Scanner Using the Setup Template”...
Required Tools for Scanner Setup The few tools required for the assembly, reconfiguration, and adjustment of the scanner are included with the COBRA scanner (see Table 4 on page 20 and Figure 1-6 on page 20). Table 4 Required tools (included with the scanner)
Removing the Probe When ordered as a kit (COBRA-K-XXX), the one or two probes are already installed on the COBRA scanner at the factory. Therefore, when you want to configure the scanner using the setup template, you need to remove the probe from the wedge.
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 If you need to replace the probe: a) Using the T6 Torx screw driver, remove the sleeve clamp screw, and then slide the protective sleeve and sleeve clamp away from the tail (see Figure 2-1 on page 22).
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 Figure 2-2 Installing the protective sleeve Install the sleeve clamp as follows (see Figure 2-3 on page 23): a) Install the sleeve clamp over the bundle and then slide it over the protective sleeve. b) Install the sleeve clamp screw into the sleeve clamp so the threads of the sleeve clamp screw just start to engage in the sleeve clamp (see illustration A).
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 d) Remove excess couplant. Insert the inner probe-holder arm pin into the mounting hole in the wedge (see Figure 2-4 on page 24). Inner probe-holder arm pin Couplant tube Probe holder Apply couplant Probe Wedge Outer probe-holder-arm screw Mounting hole...
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 Changing the Wedge You need to change the wedge when you inspect a pipe with a different outside diameter. To change the wedge Remove the outer probe-holder arm (see Figure 2-5 on page 25): a) Loosen without removing the probe-holder-arm screw. b) Slide the arm off the probe holder.
Adjusting the Length of Exposed Cables and Tubes After replacing a probe or reconfiguring the COBRA scanner for another pipe size, you need to adjust the length of exposed cables and tubes. To prevent damaging the probe and encoder cable, always carefully adjust their length to fit the circumference of the scanner posts.
Figure 2-6 Clipping the tube and the cable on the post Configuring the Scanner Using the Setup Template You must configure the COBRA scanner for the pipe outside diameter on which you want to perform the inspection. The setup templates offer guiding patterns for a wide range of standard pipe outside diameters.
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 If the joints do not disassemble freely with the pivot screws loose, break them loose by hand using a little force. Determine how to configure the scanner: a) Determine the real outside diameter of the pipe to be inspected. Do not assume that the nominal diameter is the real OD.
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 b) Fully insert the tail assembly into its setup template pocket (see Figure 2-8 on page 29). Figure 2-8 Insert the tail in its setup template pocket While holding the tail assembly in the pocket, from the opposite side, firmly tighten the tail-adjustment screw with the 2.5 mm hexagonal driver (see Figure 2-9 on page 29).
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 d) For the smallest outside diameters (21.3 mm to 33.4 mm [0.840 in. to 1.315 in.]), rotate the tail outward, as far as possible, so that the tail wheel is positioned farthest from the center of the setup pattern (see Figure 2-10 on page 30).
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 Figure 2-11 Installing the half-link Configure the probe holder (see Figure 2-12 on page 31): a) Loosen the probe-holder position screw. b) Slide the probe holder to the position previously noted in step 2.b on page 28, and then retighten the probe-holder position screw.
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 Insert the probe-holder assembly into its setup template pocket. If required, bend the slip joint by hand until the assembly fits loosely into the setup template (see Figure 2-13 on page 32). Figure 2-13 Installing the probe holder into the setup template On the setup template, install the required male links or long links into their respective pockets (see Figure 2-14 on page 32).
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 assembly in the pockets with one hand, firmly tighten all the pivot screws (see Figure 2-15 on page 33). Figure 2-15 Installing female and/or medium links For setups on pipes with outside diameters larger than 33.4 mm (1.315 in.), rotate the probe holder inward until the wedge touches the inside edge of the through- hole portion of the template (see Figure 2-16 on page 33).
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 b) Rotate the probe and wedge inward until the wedge touches the stop (see in Figure 2-17 on page 34). Figure 2-17 Rotating the probe holder to set position for OD smaller than 33.4 mm (1.315 in.) Swing the probe-holder assembly outward until the probe and wedge can slide back into the through hole (see Figure 2-18 on page 34).
When the outside diameter of the pipe to be inspected is not available on the setup templates, use the following procedure to configure the COBRA scanner. You will need a pipe or a section of a pipe with the same outside diameter to configure the scanner.
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 To configure the scanner without the aid of the setup template Unclip the couplant tubes and the probe cables from the cable-management posts. Loosen, by one turn, the self-captured pivot screws of the female links and, if applicable, of the half links and medium links (see Figure 2-19 on page 36).
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 Figure 2-20 Separating the two halves of the scanner For dual-probe scanning, you need to assemble the two halves of the scanner (see Figure 2-21 on page 38): a) For outside diameters less than 32.5 mm (1.280 in.), use only one crossbar. Slide the crossbar through the link of each probe holder, and then clamp the crossbar in the desired position with the crossbar screw.
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 Crossbar screw Graduated crossbar Figure 2-21 The graduated crossbar Determine how to configure the scanner: a) Determine the real outside diameter of the pipe to be inspected. Do not assume that the nominal diameter is the real outside diameter. b) Refer to the scanner setup chart to note tail setting, the probe-holder position, as well as the number and type of links required for the outside diameter of the pipe to be inspected (see Table 15 on page 65 for pipe OD smaller than...
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 Tail-adjustment screw Figure 2-22 Example of tail configured to the 2.0 position b) Retighten the tail-adjustment screw. Configure the probe holder (see Figure 2-23 on page 39): a) Loosen the probe-holder position screw. b) Slide the probe holder to position noted in step 5.b, and then retighten the probe-holder position screw.
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 Install the appropriate wedge and the probe on the probe support (see section “Changing the Wedge” on page 25 for details). 10. Adjust the shape of the scanner and the tension of the tail and probe-holder components around the pipe as follows: a) Wrap the scanner around the pipe and hold it in place with one hand (see in Figure 2-24 on page 40).
To use the wedge-separation indicators Set up the COBRA scanner (see section “Configuring the Scanner Using the Setup Template” on page 27 or section “Configuring the Scanner Without the Setup Template” on page 35).
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 Wedge-separation indicator major graduations Figure 2-25 Placing the wedge-separation indicator Tighten the wedge-separation indicator screw(s). Slide both sides of the scanner together until the wedge faces touch each other (see Figure 2-26 on page 42). Figure 2-26 Bringing the wedge faces together Slide the crossbar(s) to the right so that the wedge-separation indicator(s) makes contact with the right hand link (see Figure 2-26 on page 42).
Operating the Scanner Once the COBRA scanner is setup for the size of pipe you wish to inspect (see section “Configuring the Scanner Using the Setup Template” on page 27 or section “Configuring the Scanner Without the Setup Template”...
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 If you perform the inspection using the OmniScan, refer to the OmniScan Setup for Weld Inspection Using the COBRA Scanner: Getting Started Guide for OmniScan configuration details. To operate the scanner Clip the scanner onto the pipe to be inspected: a) Pull the probes open by hand (see Figure 2-28 on page 44).
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 Connect the probe and the encoder cables to the acquisition unit. Start and configure your acquisition unit. Connect the main tube to the couplant pump. Open the couplant valve (see Figure 2-29 on page 45). Figure 2-29 The couplant valve (shown open) Start the pump and adjust the couplant flow.
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 d) Close the couplant valve. Review the acquired data. Figure 2-30 Rotating the scanner 10. Remove the scanner from the pipe: When the scanner is configured for two-sided inspection, simply pull on the cross bar. When the scanner is configured for one-sided inspection, pull on the cable post with one finger and pull the wheels on the other side with another finger to remove the scanner.
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 3. Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning the Scanner Wipe the COBRA scanner clean as required. Do not soak or submerge the scanner in any cleaner or solvent. Troubleshooting Table 5 on page 48 presents troubleshooting cases.
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 Table 5 Troubleshooting cases Problem Possible cause Solution Check the setup chart (see section “Scanner Setup Charts” on page 64) to find the required number of links for the outside diameter of the pipe you are inspecting. Remember to use the outside-diameter Incorrect number of measurement of your pipe.
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DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 Table 5 Troubleshooting cases (continued) Problem Possible cause Solution With the scanner removed from the pipe, force the probe holder inward slightly by hand to provide more Insufficient Probe holder not set preload of the wedge on the probe contact properly inspection surface.
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DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 4. Accessories and Spare Parts The COBRA scanner features numerous parts, components, and accessories. This chapter presents the following sections: • “Ordering Part Numbers” on page 52 • “Spare Parts” on page 58 Accessories and Spare Parts 51...
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 Ordering Part Numbers Table 6 on page 52 provides the part numbers for the COBRA scanner. Table 7 on page 55 presents the wedge selection chart to select the wedge that is appropriate for the outside diameter of the pipe to inspected.
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DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 Table 6 COBRA Scanner ordering part numbers (continued) Package Part number Item number Description COBRA-K-4.5 7.5 MHz low profile phased array (×2) probe with 16 elements, 0.5 mm pitch, and 10 mm elevation. 7.5CCEV35-A15-P-2.5-OM...
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DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 Table 6 COBRA Scanner ordering part numbers (continued) Package Part number Item number Description COBRA-K-4.5 Basic spare parts kit, plus links COBRA-SP-FULL U8775188 and the encoder assembly One of each of the eleven wedges needed for coverage of 21.3 mm to...
SA15C casings are based on the same design as the A15 but are 2 mm (0.08 in) taller, increas- ing height clearance. Encoder cable adaptor may be required (see Table 12 on page 62). A two-sided COBRA scanner must be used with a multi-group instrument. Table 7 Wedge selection chart Wedge AOD Pipe min.
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 Figure 4-1 on page 56 describes the format of the wedge part number. SA15-N60S-IH-AODxxx Pipe outside diameter (in.) AOD: axial outside diameter H for scanner mounting holes I for irrigation S for shear wave type (longitudinal wave wedges are also available upon request) 60°...
Blue 4 mm OD flexible tube Valve QH-QS-4 QS-8-4 push-in reducer Supplied with Blue 8 mm OD flexible tube pump Supplied with Valve 8 mm HE-2-QS-8 pump Figure 4-2 Content of the basic spare part kit (P/N: COBRA-SP-BASIC) Accessories and Spare Parts 57...
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 Spare Parts An exploded view and a list of spare parts for the COBRA scanner are provided in Figure 4-3 on page 58 and Table 9 on page 59 respectively. Figure 4-3 Exploded view Chapter 4...
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 Table 9 COBRA scanner part list Drawing Part Item Marketing item number number number Description Tail link assembly — left 25AA2125 U8909466 (without encoder) 25AA2041 U8908870 Half-link assembly — left 25AA2497 U8831689 Link assembly female...
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DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 5. Specifications This chapter contains the specifications for the COBRA scanner. General and Operating Environment Specifications Table 10 General specifications Parameter Value Diameter range 21.3 mm to 114.3 mm (0.84 in. to 4.50 in.) 59 mm (2.32 in.)
Waterproof (designed to meet IP67) Connector Reference COBRA scanners sold after July 2013 come standard with the LEMO connector which is compatible with the OmniScan MX2 and SX instruments. For use with a different instrument, an optional adaptor is required (see Table 12 on page 62).
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 Figure 5-1 on page 63 and Table 13 on page 63 contain the pinout for the LEMO connector used on the OmniScan MX2 model. COBRA encoder +5 V +5 V PHA-1 PHA-1 COBRA PHB-1 PHB-1...
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 Table 13 OmniScan MX2 pinout for the scanner interface LEMO connector (continued) Signal Description Not used Not used Not used Ground Case Shield Ground earthing Probe Specifications Table 14 Standard phased array probe specifications Parameter Value Part number 7.5CCEV35-A15-P-2.5-OM...
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 Table 15 Scanner setup chart for smaller pipes Pipe outside diameter Probe- Number of links per side Tail holder setting Half Male Female position 0.84 to 0.86 21.3 to 21.8 0.86 to 0.89 21.8 to 22.6 0.89 to 0.91 22.6 to 23.1 Retracted...
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 Table 16 Scanner setup chart for larger pipes Pipe outside diameter Probe- Number of links Tail holder setting Half Male Female Medium Long position 2.50 to 2.60 63.5 to 66.0 2.60 to 2.70 66.0 to 68.6 Extended 2.70 to 2.80 68.6 to 71.1...
Marking locations ....................1 Figure i-2 The OmniScan MX2 and the COBRA scanner ..........13 Figure i-3 Operating the COBRA scanner in a limited access area ......14 Figure 1-1 The COBRA scanner ..................15 Figure 1-2 Scanner component identification ..............16 Figure 1-3 Link types ......................
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Rotating the scanner ..................46 Figure 4-1 The wedge part number ..................56 Figure 4-2 Content of the basic spare part kit (P/N: COBRA-SP-BASIC) ..... 57 Figure 4-3 Exploded view ....................58 Figure 5-1 LEMO connector pinout diagram ..............63...
DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 Index couplant tube length adjustment 26 adaptors, LEMO/DE-15 connector 62 valve 45 adjusting length of exposed couplant tube 26 crossbars 16 ancillary equipment 4 axial outside diameter (AOD) 55 DANGER signal word 8 dangers, misuse of instrument 3 basic spare part kit 57 DE-15/LEMO connector adaptors 62 direct current symbol 2...
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NOTE signal word 9 scanner notes, information signal words 9 cleaning 47 components 16 exploded view 58 Olympus technical support 11 markings, location 1 OmniScan operating 44 configuration 13 setup chart for larger pipes 66 MX2, interface connector pinout 63...
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DMTA-20006-01EN, Rev. B, February 2014 signal words TIP signal word 9 information notes 9 tools required 20 IMPORTANT 9 Torx screw driver 20 NOTE 9 troubleshooting 47 TIP 9 tubing part numbers 57 safety 8 CAUTION 9 use, intended 3 DANGER 8 using the wedge-separation indicators 41 WARNING 8...
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