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  • Page 1 Last updated by Harald Sleire Last updated 2021-03-02 702202 Swarm S2 Project 702202-252-01 rev. Document no. Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Revision history First issue AF/RN 2021-03-02 Revision Change log Chk. by Appr. by Appr. date...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Required equipment ................................17 6.3.3 Pipe preparation .................................. 18 6.3.4 Swarm S2 (U)HT Sensor mechanical installation ......................... 18 Swarm S2 LT and (U)HT Datalogger installation and configuration ..................23 6.4.1 Box content ..................................23 6.4.2 Required equipment ................................23 6.4.3 Swarm S2 Datalogger(s) mechanical installation .........................

  • Page 3: List Of Tables

    Figure 10 Battery connection ............................28 Figure 11 Swarm S2 operating panel ..........................29 Figure 12 Swarm S2 datalogger: micro switches, SD card slot, and USB C port ............. 30 Figure 13-Swarm S2 LT product label ..........................37 Figure 14-Swarm S2 (U)HT product label ........................37 Figure 15 Swarm S2 LT Sensor product label ........................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Note: This manual does not contain how to setup or build up an ISA100 wireless infrastructure (network), it is assuming that wireless infrastructure is installed and operational when attempting to initiate the Swarm S2 ISA100 versions. 1.1 Warnings and safety notice...

  • Page 5: Document Change Log

    Explosive atmospheres - Part 11: Equipment protection by intrinsic safety "i" EN 60079-11:2012 Explosive atmospheres - Part 11: Equipment protection by intrinsic safety "i" IEC 60079-11 6 Swarm S2 EX Safety Manual 702202-252-02 [6] 702202-252-03 Swarm S2 SW Configuration Manual...

  • Page 6: Swarm S2 Product Overview

    5 Swarm S2 product overview The Swarm S2 System and all its components are intended to be used in outdoor industrial environment and to be installed on pipelines and vessels with the purpose to monitor metal loss of the pipe/vessels walls. The equipment is intended to be used in wet environment complying to IP65.

  • Page 7: The Swarm S2 Datalogger Variants

    One 2 pairs cable per S2 LT Sensor 1-4 Swarm® S2 (U)HT Sensor(s) 1-4 Swarm® S2 LT Sensor(s) 1 Temperature Probe Figure 1 Swarm S2 System block diagram (interconnection diagram) 5.1 The Swarm S2 Datalogger variants Product Main features Picture of unit Contains Bluetooth®...

  • Page 8: Table 3 Swarm S2 Datalogger Variants

    Contains Bluetooth® radio Swarm® interface and connects to high S2 (U)HT temperature ultrasonic sensors Contains Bluetooth® and ISA100 Swarm® radio interface and connects to S2 (U)HT high temperature ultrasonic ISA100 sensors Table 3 Swarm S2 Datalogger variants © Sensorlink Swarm AS 2021...

  • Page 9: The Swarm S2 Ultrasound Sensor Variants

    Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire 5.2 The Swarm S2 ultrasound sensor variants The UT sensors are contact probes with direct contact to the pipe. Product Main features Illustration of unit −...

  • Page 10: Installation

    Harald Sleire 6 Installation For installation of Swarm S2 LT follow the instructions in Section 6.2, for installation of Swarm S2 (U)HT follow the instructions in Section 6.3 and for Swarm S2 Datalogger installation and configuration follow the instructions in Section 6.4 .

  • Page 11: Pipe Preparation

    Note that the goal here is to get a smooth surface and NOT to flattening the pipe. Therefore, excessive material removal should be avoided. 6.2.4 Swarm S2 LT Sensor mechanical installation Follow the steps in Table 5 to install a single band with up to 4 Swarm S2 LT Sensors on the pipe. Step Description Illustration Identify the Thickness Monitoring Location (TML) where you intend to install the sensors.
  • Page 12 Place the steel band around the pipe and cut it approximately 100cm longer than the circumference of the pipe on which the sensors will be installed. Prepare the buckle by applying the copper paste to the tightening bolt. © Sensorlink Swarm AS 2021...
  • Page 13 Insert the free end of the band into the first bracket to be installed. Repeat until you have all the brackets to be installed on the band. © Sensorlink Swarm AS 2021...
  • Page 14 Install the free end of the buckle onto the folded end of the band at the bend just prepared in step 11. Install the band (including brackets) using the buckle. Position the sensor brackets at the TML(s). Tighten by hand and close the buckle. © Sensorlink Swarm AS 2021...
  • Page 15 The Swarm S2 LT Sensor is black aluminium housing and have only one connector. The installation of Swarm S1 and Swarm S2 LT Sensor is identical, thus the use for the same illustrations © Sensorlink Swarm AS 2021...
  • Page 16 Illustration Install the Swarm S2 LT Sensor into the sensor bracket. Secure the Swarm S2 LT Sensor(s) with the two bolts using a 4mm hex key. Fasten firmly but not to any specific torque. Bundle the cables together if needed and pull them through the conduit as shown.

  • Page 17: Table 5 Swarm S2 Lt Sensor Installation

    Harald Sleire Step Description Illustration Open the Swarm S2 user interface and choose the right type of ultrasound sensor and channel number the sensor is connected to. Type the nominal thickness of the pipe and run the live view of the trace.

  • Page 18: Swarm S2 (U)Ht Sensor Installation

    6.3 Swarm S2 (U)HT Sensor installation In this section the mechanical installation and electrical connection of the Swarm S2 (U)HT Sensor(s) is explained in detail. Please note that the HT and UHT sensor is installed in the same manner and sequence, the only difference is the height of the sensor body, the UHT sensor being 50mm higher than the HT sensor.

  • Page 19: Pipe Preparation

    Figure 5 Pipe preparation prior to ultrasound sensor installation (from HotSense® instructions) 6.3.4 Swarm S2 (U)HT Sensor mechanical installation Follow the steps in Table 6 to install an (U)HT ultrasound sensor on the pipe. For installation on bends and other curved surfaces please make sure that the deployment system attaches in all four corners (see Stem 13) and that the strap is secured against sliding off its position.
  • Page 20 Make sure that the sensors front face is free from scratches and contamination. Place the loading plate ④ onto the sensor with the hole counterbores facing the rear of the sensor. © Sensorlink Swarm AS 2021...
  • Page 21 ④ remains parallel with the base plate ②. Check that the loading plate is parallel with the base plate using a calliper as small misalignment may reduce the performance of the sensor. © Sensorlink Swarm AS 2021...
  • Page 22 For terminating the Temperature probe to the datalogger see Section 6.4.4 Open the Swarm S2 user interface and choose the right type of ultrasound sensor and channel number the sensor is connected to. Type the nominal thickness of the pipe and run the live view of the trace.

  • Page 23: Table 6 Swarm S2 (U)Ht Sensor Installation

    Repeated step 1-20 (omitting Step 14-15) for the number of sensors to be installed. Note that only one sensor can be installed on each deployment kit. Table 6 Swarm S2 (U)HT Sensor installation © Sensorlink Swarm AS 2021...

  • Page 24: Swarm S2 Lt And (U)Ht Datalogger Installation And Configuration

    We also explain the configuration of the datalogger, the signal evaluation, setup of data logger for wireless communication and use of the service port to configure the datalogger and download data. These instruction nis valid for all configurations of the Swarm S2 Datalogger (LT/(U)HT, Bluetooth and ISA100 versions). 6.4.1 Box content Swarm S2 Datalogger comes with the following: −...

  • Page 25: Swarm S2 Datalogger(S) Mechanical Installation

    Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire 6.4.3 Swarm S2 Datalogger(s) mechanical installation The illustration in Figure 7 gives and overview of typical installation environment for a Swarm S2 system. Figure 7 Swarm S2 Datalogger installation Step Description...
  • Page 26 Step Description Illustration Install the Swarm S2 Bracket on the pole less than 5m (cable length) from the sensors on the pipe. Assemble the bracket by inserting the threaded bolts into the nuts and lock them with Loctite® or similar.

  • Page 27: Electrical Connection

    Swarm S2 datalogger and connecting the battery. The Swarm S2 LT sensors are connected using the supplied cable with the correct connectors. Pay attention not to force the connectors in place and ensure that the pin/keying is correct before trying to lock the threads.

  • Page 28: Figure 9 The Temperature Probe

    Arrange the wires as shown and connect the temperature probe as shown and pay attention so the wire does not interfere with the interface connector. Make sure the connection is as indicated. + Iron = Green ÷ Copper = White © Sensorlink Swarm AS 2021...

  • Page 29: Start-Up

    Start-up is done by connecting the power socket from the battery pack to the top board, please note that this needs to be done while the Swarm S2 Datalogger top lid is open. This can be done without a hot work permit since the product is intrinsically safe.

  • Page 30: Operation

    Harald Sleire 7 Operation The PipeMonit Swarm S2 data logger is in Ex context always operated indirectly via the ISA100 wireless network or via the Bluetooth service interface. Details about data logger installation and configuration can be found in the available system installation manuals [[5]].

  • Page 31: Connecting To Swarm S2 Datalogger

    Harald Sleire 7.1 Connecting to Swarm S2 Datalogger This chapter describe how to start the Swarm S2 config application and how to connect to the Swarm S2 datalogger from a USB or Bluetooth device. Figure 12 Swarm S2 datalogger: micro switches, SD card slot, and USB C port 7.1.1 Bluetooth...

  • Page 32: Swarm S2 Config Tool

    USB power is connected. This must be done after the USB port is activated. When connected to the PC the Swarm S2 identifies as a USB serial port, and a virtual COM port is created using windows Plug’n Play.

  • Page 33: Ultrasound Parameters

    Calculated based on nominal wall thickness Rx gain status Calculated based on nominal wall thickness Process front wall These values can be overridden in the advanced dialog. Choose the channel in the main view, then click the advanced button. © Sensorlink Swarm AS 2021...

  • Page 34: Isa100.11A Radio

    3. Run a radio provision sequence to transfer the radio parameters to the radio module using command “Run provisioning”. 4. Read out the radio provisioning string from Swarm S2 using command “Read radio provisioning”. 5. Store this string in a .csv file. Use this file as input to the Yokogawa FMPDFileGenerator tool to create a .ypif file.

  • Page 35: Data Retrieval

    Use the tools supplied with your ISA100.11a gateway to verify that you receive the intended data. • If needed, read the radio status (command: “Read radio status”) from Swarm S2 to verify that it operates as intended. 7.5 Data retrieval 7.5.1 Swarm S2 service application...
  • Page 36 "settings": { "speed_of_sound": 5920.0, "temperature_offset": 25.0, "transmit_delay": 2000, "incremental_delay": 1, "probe_type": "Standard" "measurements": [ "ut_no": "UT01", "location": { "x": 0, "y": 0 "sampling_frequency": 120, "samples": 4000, "sampling_delay": 0, "accumulations": 1000, "gain": 0, "use_frontwall": 0, "pulse": 2, © Sensorlink Swarm AS 2021...
  • Page 37 "trace": [346563, 192107, 40891, -114564, -244512, … ], "calculation_results": { "error": 0, "quality": 3, "thickness_comp": 6.21551847, "thickness_uncomp": 6.1994071, "backwall_1": 262.34653, "backwall_2": 513.67383, "backwall_3": 765.0011, "reference": { "backwall_1_ref": 269.0975342, "backwall_1_offset": 0.247783184, "thickness_comp_ref": 6.21551847, "ref_opt_1": 0.0, "ref_opt_2": 0.0 © Sensorlink Swarm AS 2021...

  • Page 38: Safe Operation Of The Swarm S2 System

    Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire 8 Safe operation of the Swarm S2 System SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE UNIT MAY IMPAIR INTRISIC SAFETY AND SHALL NOT BE ATTEMPTED! The system or its components shall not be used for other than their intended purpose by the manufacturer 8.1 Safety Description and Electrical I/O Parameters...

  • Page 39: Conditions For Safe Use

    Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire Figure 15 Swarm S2 LT Sensor product label 8.3 Conditions for safe use The system should be operated within its temperature limitation -40°C to +70°C. Due to the internal batteries the unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight that may cause heating of the unit above this limit (reaching black bulb temperatures higher than +70°C).

  • Page 40: Changing The Battery Box

    19Ah of energy. For Battery Box and batteries replacement please refer to [5]. These batteries are not suited for air cargo and to ease the operations for Sensorlink as well as the customer, these batteries should be supplied in the local market. This will be done by Sensorlink Swarm AS’...

  • Page 41: Table 8 Changing The Battery Box

    Harald Sleire Changing the battery box can be performed in the field as the Swarm S2 Datalogger can be opened in Hazardous environment since it is intrinsically safe. When opening the lid, the power from the battery is disconnected and the unit is powerless even if the battery connector is still connected.

  • Page 42: Table 9 Changing The Battery Cells

    If possible, you should also check the voltage on the battery case plug after assembling the lid Insert the top lid and fasten it with the Phillips 2 screw. Table 9 Changing the Battery Cells © Sensorlink Swarm AS 2021...

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