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CX0502 Rev 00.4
UT Preamplifier

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  • Page 1 PREAMP CX0502 Rev 00.4 UT Preamplifier...
  • Page 2 SAFETY WARNINGS / PRECAUTIONS KEEP THIS MANUAL – DO NOT LOSE THIS MANUAL IS PART OF THE PREAMP SYSTEM AND MUST BE RETAINED FOR THE LIFE OF THE PRODUCT. PASS ON TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS. Ensure any amendments are incorporated with this document. CAUTION! The Preamp is designed for a specific use.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Identification Chapter 1.1. Product Brand 1.2. Manufacturer 1.3. Compliance Declarations 1.3.1. European Union CE Declaration 1.3.2. FCC 1.3.3. Industry Canada Product Specifications Chapter 2.1. Base Preamp System 2.1.1. Intended Use 2.1.1.1 User 2.1.1.2 Operating Environment 2.1.2. Dimensions and Weight 2.1.3. Power Requirements 2.1.4. Environmental Sealing 2.1.5. Performance Specifications 2.2.
  • Page 4 System Components Chapter 4.1. Component Identification 4.2. Parent Products 4.3. Preamp 4.4. UT Cable 4.5. Preamp Case Preparation For Use Chapter 5.1. Standard Configuration 5.2. NAVIC with corrosion thickness probe holder 13 5.2.1. Preamp Installation Operation Chapter 6.1. Activating Preamp 6.2. Changing the GAIN 6.3.
  • Page 5 Spare Parts Chapter 10.1. Preamp Disposal Chapter Limited Warranty Chapter PAGE iv of iv...

  • Page 6: Identification

    Ardrossan, Alberta, Canada T8E 2K4 780.922.4534 jireh.com 1.3. Compliance Declarations 1.3.1. European Union CE Declaration Jireh Industries hereby declares that the PREAMP product complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following European Union directives: 2014/30/EU EMC Directive...

  • Page 7: Industry Canada

    reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

  • Page 8: Product Specifications

    Chapter 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 2.1. Base Preamp System 2.1.1. Intended Use The Preamp is used to amplify the return signal from an ultrasonic transducer and improve the signal-to-noise ratio for transmission over long cables. It is intended for use with the Parent Products and their limits listed in Section 2.2 (see “Parent Products”...

  • Page 9: Dimensions And Weight

    2.1.2. Dimensions and Weight Fig. 1 - Preamp dimensions Width: 7.2 cm 2.8 in 2: Depth: 5.4 cm 2.1 in 3: Height: 9 cm 3.5 in 4: Preamp weight:* 218 g 7.69 oz *With 9V battery installed 2.1.3. Power Requirements Power requirements: Single 9V NEDA 1604 Battery (Alkaline or lithium...

  • Page 10: Environmental Sealing

    2.1.4. Environmental Sealing Dust-tight, watertight (not submersible). 2.1.5. Performance Specifications Gain Selectable (30dB, 40dB, 50dB, 60dB) Bandwidth 30 kHz to 30 MHz Output Impedance 50 Ω Output Voltage 4 Vpk-pk into 50 Ω Load Battery Life 8-12 Hours Continuous Use with Standard Alkaline 9V Battery 2.2.

  • Page 11: Definitions

    Chapter 3 DEFINITIONS 3.1. Definition of Symbols Instructions to ‘look here’ or to ‘see this part’ Denotes movement. Instructing user to carry out action in a specified direction. Indicates alignment axis Alerts user that view has changed to a reverse angle PAGE 6 of 24...

  • Page 12: Safety Signal Words

    3.2. Safety Signal Words The following safety signal words might appear in this document. Read and understand their meaning below: The DANGER signal word indicates an imminently hazardous situation. It calls attention to a procedure, practice, or the like that if not correctly performed DANGER! or adhered to will result in death or serious personal injury.

  • Page 13: System Components

    Chapter 4 SYSTEM COMPONENTS 4.1. Component Identification The Preamp contains the following components: Fig. 2 - Preamp Fig. 3 - Dual BNC male to 10-32 male: 30 m (98.5 ft) CXA032 SL037 Fig. 4 - Dual BNC male to 10-32 male: 15 m (49.2 ft) Fig.

  • Page 14: Parent Products

    Fig. 8 - Preamp Case CXA041 4.2. Parent Products Fig. 9 - NAVIC system CXG023- PAGE 9 of 24 CX0502 Rev 00.4...

  • Page 15: Preamp

    4.3. Preamp Fig. 10 - Preamp The Preamp amplifies ultrasonic signals to improve the signal-to-noise ratio for transmission over long cables. The preamp is placed near the probe in the return path from the probe to the instrument. In connector Connects to probe output.

  • Page 16: Ut Cable

    4.4. UT Cable Various lengths of UT (Ultrasonic testing) cable are included with the kit. Cable Length Dual BNC male to 10-32 male 30 m (98.5 ft) Dual BNC male to 10-32 male 15 m (49.2 ft) LEMO 00 male to 10-32 male 0.6 m (2 ft) LEMO 00 male to 10-32 female, 0.6 m (2 ft)

  • Page 17: Preparation For Use

    Chapter 5 PREPARATION FOR USE NOTE: Avoid plugging the cable from the instrument into the Preamp output. Possible electrical surge to the preamp may occur. 5.1. Standard Configuration Fig. 11 - Standard preamp configuration PAGE 12 of 24...

  • Page 18: Navic With Corrosion Thickness Probe Holder

    BOM ID Description Probe Holder Probe LEMO 00 male to 10-32 male In Connector Preamp Out Connector LEMO 00 male to 10-32 female Dual BNC male to 10-32 male NAVIC User’s Instrument Fig. 12 - Component configuration 5.2. NAVIC with corrosion thickness probe holder First, prepare the NAVIC for use as instructed in the NAVIC user manual.

  • Page 19: Preamp Installation

    5.2.1. Preamp Installation Fig. 14 - Mount preamp to the dove-tail accessory mount 1. Loosen the knob of the preamp mounting bracket (Fig. 14). 2. Align the preamp’s mounting bracket with the NAVIC’s dove-tail accessory mount  2  (Fig. 14). Fig. 15 - Tighten the preamp mounting bracket knob 3.

  • Page 20: Operation

    Chapter 6 OPERATION 6.1. Activating Preamp 1. Press the Mode Button to activate the preamp (Fig. 16). 2. The GAIN setting last selected will be become illuminated indicating the preamp has been turned on (Fig. 17). 3. After 5 seconds, the selected GAIN setting LED will begin blinking.

  • Page 21: Low Battery Indicator

    6.4. Low Battery Indicator The low battery indicator light illuminates when the battery is near the end of its useful life. The preamp will continue to function but replacement of the battery is recommended. Fig. 18 - Low battery indicator PAGE 16 of 24...

  • Page 22: Battery Replacement

    6.5. Battery Replacement 1. Unscrew the knob of the battery compartment (Fig. 19). 2. Remove the 9V battery from the battery compartment and dispose of according to local regulations (Fig. 20). Fig. 19 - Unscrew battery door knob Fig. 20 - Remove the 9V battery Fig.

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    Chapter 7 MAINTENANCE 7.1. Maintenance Schedule Task Frequency Inspect cables and connectors Every use Inspect the Preamp cables for damage. Have any damaged cable repaired by a qualified person or replace the cable assembly as necessary. • Inspect all connectors for damage or moisture.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Internal failure Remove preamp from signal path and connect probe directly to instrument. Verify probe signal is present on instrument. Should failure continue, contact Jireh Industries for repair (see “Technical Support” on page 20). PAGE 19 of 24 CX0502 Rev 00.4...

  • Page 25: Service And Repair

    For issues with your preamp, first consult “Troubleshooting” (see “Troubleshooting” on page 19) and then “Technical Support” (see “Technical Support” on page 20). 9.1. Technical Support For technical support contact Jireh Industries (see “Jireh Industries Ltd.” on page 1) PAGE 20 of 24...
  • Page 26 Chapter 10 SPARE PARTS To order accessories or replacement parts for the Preamp (contact Jireh Industries Ltd. on page 1). NOTE: These drawings are for parts order. This is not a list of kit contents. 10.1. Preamp BOM ID Part #...
  • Page 27 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), this symbol indicated that the product must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste, but should be collected separately. Refer to Jireh Industries for return and/or collection systems available in your country. PAGE 22 of 24...
  • Page 28 THREE (3) YEARS from the original date of purchase. If a defect exists, at its option Jireh will (1) repair the product at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, (2) exchange the product with...
  • Page 29 Changes or modifications to this unit or accessories, not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. All specifications are subject to change without notice. © 2020 Jireh Industries Ltd. PAGE 24 of 24...
  • Page 30 Jireh Industries Ltd. 53158 Range Road 224 Ardrossan, Alberta Canada T8E 2K4 780-922-4534 jireh.com...

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