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- Page 1 Operation Manual for Hexcorder Pro CIPS/DCVG/ACVG/GIS Survey Instrument Cathodic Technology Ltd. 15-1 Marconi Court Bolton, Ontario Canada L7E 1E2 Ph: ++1-905-857-1050 ctl@cath-tech.com www.cath-tech.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Rev 6 – Feb 2022 Table of Contents Limited Warranty ..........................3 Tablet User Account ........................3 Welcome ............................. 4 Testing & Calibration ........................5 Charging the Battery ........................5 GPS Engine ..........................5 Connections ............................7 Setting Up ............................8 Using Another Tablet ........................ - Page 4 Rev 6 – Feb 2022 Rigid SR-24 ..........................32 Optional Wired Connection ....................... 34 Survey Techniques ..........................35 CIPS ............................35 DCVG and ACVG ........................35 Combined Surveys ........................36 Cables ............................37 Replacement Parts / Accessories ....................... 39 Troubleshooting ..........................42 Service Bulletin –...
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Page 5: Limited Warranty
Hexcorder Pro. Tablet User Account The Zebra tablet is provided pre-configured for use, with the Hexcorder Pro app installed. The tablet is configured to a unique Google account created specifically for it, named as SERIALNUMBER@gmail.com. The user may opt to change the account if they wish. -
Page 6: Welcome
GPS coordinates are logged for each reading and stored to memory. Open and inspect your Hexcorder Pro upon receipt. If any damage occurred during shipping, file a claim with the carrier immediately. -
Page 7: Testing & Calibration
It is recommended that you charge the battery for 24 hours upon receiving the unit. When the charger is connected and the Hexcorder Pro is charging, a red LED on the control panel will light up. When charging is complete, this LED will turn green. When connected to the tablet, the Hexcorder Pro will display the battery life near the top right corner as a percentage. - Page 8 NOTE: The Hexcorder Pro uses the UTC date and time supplied by the GPS satellite system. The displayed time and time stored in the data can be set to your local time zone in the “parameters”...
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Page 9: Connections
Half Cell – Pipe Half Cell – Half Cell – Voltage Gradient Voltage Gradient Right / Back Left / Front Battery Charge GPS Antenna USB Mini Wire Dispenser Figure 6 - Hexcorder Pro assembly - Bottom view Page 7 of 44... - Page 10 Rev 6 – Feb 2022 Threading the Wire From the spool, the wire passes through the plates of the lower tensioner. Then the wire is wound clockwise around the drum twice. Finally, it passes through the plates of the upper tensioner and out the side of the wire dispenser to be attached to the pipe at the test station.
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Page 11: Setting Up
Setting Up To turn on the Hexcorder Pro black box, press the red power button on the left side of the case. Turn the tablet on by pressing the power button on the right side of the tablet. When the survey day is done, hold the red power button for 5 seconds to turn the Hexcorder Pro black box off and turn the tablet off. -
Page 12: Survey Configuration
Rev 6 – Feb 2022 Survey Configuration Before a survey can be performed, the Hexcorder Pro must be configured for the type of survey to be done. The Hexcorder Pro will recall the previous survey settings. Settings are accessed and edited via the SETTINGS tab. - Page 13 Hexcorder Pro units. The Hexcorder Pro can measure all survey types at the same time, as well as various combinations of the three. The user can select the number of input channels and input impedances, among other options.
- Page 14 The user can display and record chainage for the CIPS survey in Metric (meters) or Imperial (feet). Only applicable to surveys with CIPS. Trigger The user can set the Hexcorder Pro to be triggered in one of three ways • Pushbutton trigger – The reading will be activated by pressing the survey pole button...
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Page 15: Parameters Screen
Rev 6 – Feb 2022 Parameters Screen This screen allows many of the parameters of the Hexcorder Pro to be set, such as alarms, GPS, etc. AC Frequency The Hexcorder Pro uses software filtering in conjunction with hardware filtering. For the software filtering to work properly it needs to be configured to the local AC frequency. -
Page 16: Interruption Cycle & Timing Settings
OFF time. ON/OFF First The Hexcorder Pro can measure the OFF or the ON measurement first. Most interrupters function with the OFF occurring at the start of the cycle. Select the correct setting to match YOUR interrupters. - Page 17 Rev 6 – Feb 2022 Delay Times There are six delay time options for controlling the exact time that the Hexcorder Pro takes its DC measurements within a cycle. The addition of ACVG does not affect the timing of the DC readings or the overall cycle time.
- Page 18 Rev 6 – Feb 2022 Cycle and DC Delay Times Minimum cycle times and DC reading delay times depend on the number of readings being taken. More readings per cycle take longer to read and store, requiring longer times. The addition of ACVG does not affect the timing of the DC readings or the overall cycle time.
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Page 19: Survey Screen Settings
Survey Screen Settings Survey Layout Options The Hexcorder Pro offers five different “widgets” to use during the survey. The screen is split into two halves which can be configured to the user’s needs. Simply touch and drag the widget you want from the selector bar at the bottom to the location you want it and release. -
Page 20: Map Settings
Rev 6 – Feb 2022 Map Settings The Hexcorder Pro uses Openmaps.org for mapping purposes. A Wi-Fi internet connection prior to the survey is necessary for this function to work. Map data can be saved (cached) on the tablet for later use in the field when Wi-Fi is not available. -
Page 21: Settings Overview
Settings Overview. Conserving Tablet Battery Life As of August 2020, all Hexcorder Pro units use a Zebra L10 tablet. The Zebra L10 tablet has one, hot-swappable (up to 60 seconds), external battery. The total battery power is 98 watt-hours. -
Page 22: Survey
There are 3 main areas to this screen. The middle largest area is for the widgets chosen by the surveyor to display data. Information Bar – Buttons for connecting/disconnecting the Hexcorder Pro from the tablet, as well as for connecting a pipe locator Survey Widgets –... -
Page 23: Start The Survey
That reading is stored in the file and the record# increases. As the surveyor moves, the trailing wire spools out and the chainage increases. The Hexcorder Pro will only take one reading per interruption cycle no matter how many times the button is pushed. - Page 24 Rev 6 – Feb 2022 Comments If the user wants to add a comment to the data file to indicate a note or location information, they can press the COMMENT button. The survey will pause while the user enters the comment via the tablet keyboard.
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Page 25: Scope Mode
There are many possible configurations of personnel and cables depending on the survey types selected. The Hexcorder Pro is supplied with the Wire cable and 2 pole cables for surveys involving Center and Right channels. Additional poles and Y-cables are available for multi-channel DCVG. - Page 26 SAVE button. A .CSV file of the values will be stored on the Hexcorder Pro. The user can also add a comment that will be saved in the .CSV file with the data. The FFT button can be used to perform a Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) on the scope capture to calculate and display the frequencies found in the captured signals.
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Page 27: Data Files
SAVE button. A .CSV file of the values will be stored on the Hexcorder Pro. The user can also add a comment that will be saved in the .CSV file with the data. The FFT button can be used to perform a Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) on the scope capture to calculate and display the frequencies found in the captured signals. - Page 28 The files are named based on the equipment used and a unique identifier. The ‘H’ at the start indicates that the data is from the Hexcorder Pro. Then the next 4 numbers are the last 4 digits of the serial number to indicate the unit generating the file. Survey data files have the word DATA after the serial number designator, Scope readings have the letters ACSM in the file name.
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Page 29: Gps Datum
WGS84. The GPS datum can be changed by adding a datum file to the Hexcorder Pro SD storage. The datum is stored in a text file which must be named DATUM.TXT. The datum files can be generated by a small Windows application that Cath-Tech has developed and is available on our website. - Page 30 Rev 6 – Feb 2022 EASTER ISLAND INDIAN (MEAN NAD27 (ALEUTIAN 1967 VALUE) ISLANDS WEST) ED50 INDIAN (NEPAL) NAD27 (BAHAMAS) ED50 (ENGLAND) INDIAN (THAILAND) NAD27 (CANADA) ED50 INDIAN 1954 NAD27 (CANAL (FINLAND/NORWAY INDIAN 1975 ZONE) INDONESIA 1974 NAD27 ED50 (GREECE) IRELAND 1965 (CARIBBEAN) ED50 (ITALY)
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Page 31: Pipe Locator
Hexcorder Pro data file along with the survey data. Important note: The Hexcorder Pro app must have permission to use your location, allowing it to search for new Bluetooth devices. When the app asks for permission to use your location (a requirement of Android to allow apps to search for Bluetooth devices) you must allow it or else the tablet will not be able to find your pipe locator. -
Page 32: Radiodetection Pairing
The locator is now paired and known to the tablet Pairing for Use Prepare the Hexcorder Pro and tablet for survey as usual Ensure the above “First time pairing” steps have been completed to prepare the locator for Bluetooth connection... -
Page 33: Vivax Metrotech Pairing
Select the vLocPro and wait for it to pair, the name will move to the Paired Devices list Pairing for Use Prepare the Hexcorder Pro and tablet for survey as usual Turn on Vivax Metrotech locator, there should be a light blue Bluetooth logo in the top right corner. -
Page 34: Rigid Sr-24
During a survey, the Hexcorder Pro will not indicate that it has received successfully. If the pipe locator loses connection with the Hexcorder Pro, a message will be displayed on screen. Loss of connection is also indicated on the pipe locator screen;... - Page 35 Tap the “PIPE LOCATOR” button in the top right corner. Select SR-24 from the list. The Hexcorder Pro will pair with the pipe locator. The pipe locator will now show the Bluetooth symbol in the bottom right corner. Page 33 of 44...
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Page 36: Optional Wired Connection
10. Wait for GPS lock 11. Ready to survey To return to Bluetooth mode, power cycle the Hexcorder Pro and select the Bluetooth name from the “Connect A Device” list. If wired connection is planned to be used 100% of the time, enter the tablet Bluetooth settings and unpair the Bluetooth device named after the Hexcorder Pro serial #. -
Page 37: Survey Techniques
To take and store a reading, observe the potential on the Hexcorder Pro display - then when you have a valid pipe-to-soil potential, press one of the buttons on the survey pole. The value you see on the screen at the time of the button press is stored. -
Page 38: Combined Surveys
The half cells are spaced as far apart as possible. As a defect is approached, a noticeable fluctuation is observed on the Hexcorder Pro at a rate similar to the interruption cycle. The amplitude of the fluctuation increases as the defect is approached. The direction of current flow may be determined by the sign of the DCVG readings. -
Page 39: Cables
Rev 6 – Feb 2022 Cables To reuse Hexcorder MM cables, the adapter CTL-270 is needed 1 Person Survey As supplied, ready for survey. Includes: • CTL-312 GPS • CTL-267 (or CTL-268) for wire dispenser • CTL-271, pair, for 2 survey poles Possible surveys: •... - Page 40 Rev 6 – Feb 2022 3 Person Survey Additional supplies needed: • 4x CTL-131 survey pole • 3x CTL-272 short Y cable • 2x choice of: CTL-273 3m extension CTL-274 6m extension Possible surveys: • 2x DCVG/ACVG • CIPS & 2x DCVG (side drain) •...
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Page 41: Replacement Parts / Accessories
CTL-136 CTL-104 Cu CuSO4 half Wire tensioner cell with cone tip CTL-115 CTL-141 4 Point harness Small spool wire for Hexcorder Pro for hip pack CTL-142 CTL-116 Case small spools Strap for Hip Pack (16) CTL-121 Backpack wire dispenser CTL-143 •... - Page 42 Hex Pro, Euro backpack, 4 wire plug CTL-268 CTL-254 Cable Hex to hip Mini USB cable pack, 4 wire CTL-312 CTL-271 GPS 18X, short Cable Hex to half lead cell pole, pair Hexcorder Pro CTL-272 Short Y cable Page 40 of 44...
- Page 43 Rev 6 – Feb 2022 CTL-411 Xplore Rugged CTL-562 Android tablet Black connectors for Hex cables, Spare and with backshell replacement batteries for the Xplore tablet are available for sale. CTL-563 Contact Cath- Pin extractor Tech for more information. CTL-412 CTL-564 Charger for Alligator clips...
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Page 44: Troubleshooting
Service Bulletin – Battery not charging It has come to our attention that in the event the Hexcorder Pro battery becomes deeply depleted, it will not charge. When connected to the charger it still cannot turn on and does not appear to be taking a charge, regardless of the length of time left charging. -
Page 45: Environmental Protection
The issue only arises when the battery is extremely depleted. The effect is that the Hexcorder Pro will not appear to turn on when the power button is pressed, however some sub-circuits do become energized. These sub-circuits then interfere with the charging process and prevent charging. -
Page 46: Rn42 Bluetooth Transceiver Regulatory Information
Rev 6 – Feb 2022 RN42 Bluetooth Transceiver Regulatory Information United States This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. - Page 48 Visit www.cath-tech.com to view our wide range of products and services. © February 2022 by Cathodic Technology Ltd, Canada...
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