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- Page 1 User’s Manual LYNCS Weld inspection and corrosion mapping scanner...
- Page 2 Eddyfi reserves the right to continue developing the system and software without documenting each individual case. Eddyfi holds no responsibility for any damage or destruction caused when following instructions within this manual. This manual is part of the original documentation supplied with the LYNCS™ system. June 2021.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
LYNCS Scanner Frame General Overview ..............17 Top View ..........................17 Left Side View ........................18 Rear View ..........................18 LYNCS Scanner General Specifications ............... 19 Inspection Surface Specifications ..................19 System Storage ........................19 System Encoder Resolution ....................19 System Technical Specifications....................19 LYNCS-WI Overview ....................20... - Page 4 Top View ..........................20 Top Accessory View ......................21 Tool Post Assembly Side View ....................21 LYNCS-WI Specifications ..................... 22 5.2 LYNCS-WI Inspection Setup and Operation ................22 LYNCS-CM Overview ....................25 Top View ..........................25 Isometric View ........................25 Corrosion mapping mount ....................
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Page 5: Precautions And Conventions
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Page 6: General Precautions
LYNCS™ system. All magnetic products should be kept at a safe distance from individuals with such devices. -
Page 7: Conventions
Do not ignore warning indications, ensure the condition is understood before proceeding. TETHER LINE A suitable safety line must be centrally attached to the designated tether points of the LYNCS scanner during operation. Attach the tether line BEFORE placing the LYNCS scanner onto the inspection surface. -
Page 8: Limited Warranty
1.4. Limited Warranty LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY: Except as otherwise agreed to by EDDYFI in writing, products such as instruments, mechanical products, spare parts, probes and cables are warranted, to the original Customer only, for use solely by Customer or direct affiliate, against defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of delivery. -
Page 9: Copyrights
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY. THE LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY AND THE LIMITED SERVICE WARRANY ARE THE SOLE LIABILITY OF EDDYFI WITH REGARD TO ITS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: EDDYFI’s total liability for any and all losses and damages arising out of any and all causes whatsoever including, without limitation, defects in the products, services, software, documentation, or sitework supplied, shall in no event exceed the purchase price of the applicable item(s). -
Page 10: Lyncs Tm
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Page 11: Introducing Lyncs
There are three different available options, based upon the range of pipe outer diameter to inspect: • LYNCS CHAIN 4-32 to work of a range of outer diameters pipes from 4in (101mm) up to 32in (609mm). • LYNCS CHAIN 4-12 to work on a range of outer diameter pipes from 4in (101mm) up to 12in (304mm). -
Page 12: What's In The Box
2.1 What’s in the Box This depends upon which package of the LYNCS™ system has been purchased. LYNCS WI The LYNCS WI package is supplied in a rugged transport case and comes with the following standard accessories: Nanuk transport PELI-CASE •... -
Page 13: Lyncs Cm
LYNCS CM The LYNCS CM package is supplied in a rugged transport case and a portable site bag, and comes with the following standard accessories: Nanuk transport PELI-CASE • • LYNCS scanner frame - 412mm / 16.2in 4x Cable guides •... -
Page 14: Lyncs Full
LYNCS FULL The LYNCS FULL package is supplied in a rugged transport case and a portable site bag, and comes with the following standard accessories: Nanuk transport PELI-CASE • LYNCS scanner frame - 412mm / 16.2in • Irrigation kit •... -
Page 15: Lyncs Chain 4-24
LYNCS CHAIN 4-32 The LYNCS CHAIN 4-32 is supplied in a rugged transport case and comes with the following standard accessories: Nanuk transport PELI-CASE • • Slimline stabiliser for reduced width one Quick release block sided scanning • Fixed adjuster link •... -
Page 16: Lyncs Chain 4-12
LYNCS CHAIN 4-12 The LYNCS CHAIN 4-12 is supplied in a rugged transport case and comes with the following standard accessories: Nanuk transport PELI-CASE • • Slimline stabiliser for reduced width one Quick release block sided scanning • Fixed adjuster link •... -
Page 17: Lyncs Tm Scanner Frame General Overview
Prior to use, ensure the encoder strain Resume or Increment / Encoder Reset relief is applied. Failure to do so could functionality. Refer to LYNCS WI and result in encoder cable or tractor unit LYNCS CM overview for hardware setups. -
Page 18: Left Side View
Left Side View Figure 10: Left side overview 9. Encoder Housed in the left tractor and connects direct to the rear wheel. It records the distance travelled by the scanner. Rear View Figure 11: Scanner rear overview 10. Tractor unit handles / tether points 11. -
Page 19: Lyncs Scanner General Specifications
110mm (4.3in). • be free of excess rust, scale, ferrous debris, oil, ice, frost or any organic growth. System Storage When storage of the LYNCS system is required, it must be stored: • in the supplied transit cases. •... -
Page 20: Lyncs-Wi Overview
5. LYNCS-WI Overview Top View Figure 12: LYNCS-WI frame top overview 1. Outer tool posts 4. Inner tool posts Wedge tool posts that mount to the Wedge tool posts that mount between outside of the scanner frame and are the scanner frame and are secured by secured by a single mounting clamp. -
Page 21: Top Accessory View
Top Accessory View Figure 13: LYNCS-WI frame top accessory overview 6. Removable central handle 7. Cable management guides An accessory which can be mounted to An accessory which can be mounted to scanner rail stability scanner rail to aid cable and water hose maneuverability during an inspection. -
Page 22: Lyncs-Wi Specifications
5.1 LYNCS-WI Specifications The table below lists specification of the LYNCS WI system. Dimensions Short bar 487 × 198 × 109 mm (19.2 × 7.8 × 4.3 in) (w × d × h) Medium bar 575 ×198 × 109 mm (22.6 × 7.8 × 4.3 in) Short 412 mm (16.2 in) - Page 23 Figure 16: Outer tool post tilt adjustment and thumbscrew 10. Tether the scanner from both tractor unit handles. 11. Connect the encoder umbilical lead to the instrument by aligning the red dot. 12. Setup the data acquisition unit. For Eddyfi PA UT instrument select LYNCS-WI in scanner list.
- Page 24 NOTE Typical encoder resolution: 25.85 pts/mm. 13. Perform an encoder calibration and complete the remaining setup configuration. 14. Place onto test item to perform scan. When using Eddyfi PA UT instrument, once setup is complete, press the Play button immediately followed by the Pause button.
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Page 25: Lyncs-Cm Overview
6. LYNCS-CM Overview Top View Figure 17: LYNCS-CM frame top overview 1. On board controls spacing between the holes in the metric bars (667mm) is set at 50mm and for This button is used for either the the imperial bars (26.26in) the spacing is Increment / Encoder Reset functionality set at 2in. -
Page 26: Corrosion Mapping Mount
6.1 LYNCS-CM Specifications The table below lists specification of the LYNCS CM system. Dimensions (w × d × h) 742 × 198 × 109 mm (29.2 × 7.8 × 4.3 in) 412 mm (16.2 in) -
Page 27: Lyncs-Cm Inspection Setup And Operation
6.2 LYNCS-CM Inspection Setup and Operation To prepare and connect the system together: Remove a tractor unit from the scanner frame by: a. Removing the endcap from the scanning rail by unscrewing both thumbscrews. b. Loosening the clamping mechanism of the tractor unit by unscrewing the thumbscrew. - Page 28 If the Pause / Resume functionality is required do not use encoder adapter cable. If the Increment / Encoder Reset functionality is required connect the encoder adapter cable. 16. Setup the data acquisition unit. For Eddyfi PA UT instrument select LYNCS-CM in scanner list NOTE Typical encoder resolution: 25.85 pts/mm.
- Page 29 In order to build up a 2-axis stitched C-Scan once the scanner stops moving: 20. Apply the wheel brakes on both tractor unit. 21. When using Eddyfi PA UT instrument, press the on-board button on the tractor unit to increment the step on the instrument. If using another instrument, manually increment the step on that instrument.
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Page 30: Lyncs-Chain Overview
Figure 21: LYNCS-CHAIN Isometric overview 1. LYNCS scanner 2. LYNCS chain Use the LYNCS-WI and/or LYNCS-CM LYNCS chain assembly is compatible system frame to attach the LYNCS chain with LYNCS-WI & LYNCS-CM system. assembly too. Side View Figure 22: LYNCS-CHAIN side overview 3. -
Page 31: Flat View
(10). Flat View Figure 23: LYNCS-CHAIN flat overview 9. Removable handle 11. Medium chain single wheel link Used as an additional point of contact Used to create the chain assembly by for rotating of chain around pipe once hooking over the next links wheel axle. -
Page 32: Slimline Stabiliser
Slimline chain setup Figure 25: LYNCS-CHAIN slimline chain setup overview 13. Slimline chain setup single tool post for a reduced single sided inspection application. -
Page 33: Lyncs-Chain Specifications
7.1 LYNCS-CHAIN Specifications The table below lists specification of the LYNCS WI system. Diameter Range 4in – 32in Compatible configurations LYNCS-WI, LYNCS-CM Minimum width 1 x Electronic tractor, 1 x 140mm Chain assembly block, & 1 x slimline stabiliser mounted 12in 1.4 kg (3 lb) -
Page 34: Lyncs-Chain Inspection Setup
7.3 LYNCS-CHAIN Inspection Setup The steps below are for the setup and fitment of the LYNCS CHAIN to the LYNCS scanner. Once fitted, please refer to the specific inspection setup and operation sections for the LYNCS-WI or LYNCS CM, depending upon the inspection being performed. - Page 35 6. Replace and secure the end cap using the thumbscrews. 7. Gather the fixed adjustor link (7), the required number of small and/or medium single wheel links (8)(11), the quick release link (5) and the chain hook link (4). NOTE Refer to the chain configuration table to determine the correct number and size of links.
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Page 36: Lyncs Tm Maintenance
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Page 37: Technical Support
Adapter lead not Connect adapter lead for Increment / performing connected to encoder Encoder Reset functions. Increment / cable Encoder Reset Pre-Amp mounting Universal straps not Contained within accessories tool case in located transit case lid. *Only supplied with LYNCS-FULL & LYNCS-WI... -
Page 38: Maintenance
Maintenance After each inspection, it is recommended that: • the LYNCS scanning head is dried after use. • any dirt or debris are removed from the wheel teeth and scanning rails. • the system is packed into the transit case with the umbilical assembly. - Page 39 The information in this document is accurate as of its publication. Actual products may differ from those presented herein. © 2020 Eddyfi UK Ltd. Eddyfi, Silverwing, Lyncs, Gekko, Mantis and their associated logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Eddyfi in the United States and/or other countries.
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