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  • Page 1 EB0162 Rev 00 Automated Digital Radiography...
  • Page 2 SAFETY WARNINGS / PRECAUTIONS KEEP THIS MANUAL – DO NOT LOSE THIS MANUAL IS PART OF THE SKOOT • X SYSTEM AND MUST BE RETAINED FOR THE LIFE OF THE PRODUCT. PASS ON TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS. Ensure any amendments are incorporated with this document. WARNING! The SKOOT •...
  • Page 3 WARNING! MAGNETIC MATERIAL. The wheels of the crawler produce an extremely strong magnetic field which may cause failure or permanent damage to items such as watches, memory devices, CRT monitors, medical devices or other electronics. Tools, magnets and metal objects can cut, pinch or entrap hands and fingers.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Identification Chapter 1.1. Product Brand 1.2. Manufacturer 1.3. Compliance Declarations 1.3.1. ISED Emissions Compliance (Canada) 1.3.2. FCC Suppliers Declaration of Conformity (United States) 1.3.3. European Union CE Declarations 1.3.4. UKCA Declarations Product Specifications Chapter 2.1. Base SKOOT • X System 2.1.1. Intended Use 2.1.1.1 Operating Limits 2.1.1.2 Operating Environment 2.1.1.3 User...
  • Page 5 4.1.1. Base System 4.1.2. Child Products 4.2. Tools 4.2.1. Included Tools 4.3. Base System Components 4.3.1. Crawler - Chain System 4.3.2. Crawler - Magnetic System 4.3.2.1 Connections 4.3.2.2 Emergency Off Button 4.3.3. Power Controller 4.3.3.1 AC/DC Power Supply 4.3.4. Handheld Controller 4.3.5. Umbilical 4.3.6. Auxiliary Cable 4.3.7. Detector Bracket 4.3.8. Source Cart 4.3.9. Chain Link 4.3.10. Red Dovetail Link 4.3.11. Buckle 4.3.12. Cable Management...
  • Page 6 5.5.3. Positioning the Detector 5.5.4. Adjusting Detector Height 5.5.5. Adjusting the Detector Angle 5.6. Source Cart 5.6.1. Releasing the Mounting Plate 5.6.2. Attaching the Mounting Plate 5.6.3. Mounting Plate 5.7. Connecting Chain & Dovetail Links 5.7.1. Connecting Chain Links 5.7.2. Disconnecting Chain Links 5.7.3. Disconnecting the Red Dovetail Links 5.8.
  • Page 7 6.3.6.2.1. Detected Modules 6.3.6.2.2. System 1 6.3.6.2.3. System 2 6.3.6.2.4. System 3 6.3.6.2.5. Skoot-X 6.3.6.3 Touch Calibration Screen 6.3.6.4 Joystick Calibration Screen 6.3.6.5 Draw 6.3.7. High Internal Temperature Screen Maintenance Chapter 7.1. Safety Precautions Before Maintenance 7.2. Cleaning 7.3. Maintenance Schedule Troubleshooting Chapter 8.1.
  • Page 8 Disposal Chapter Limited Warranty Chapter Appendix Chapter 13.1. SKOOT • X Chain Configuration Setup Chart EB0162 Rev 00 PAGE 1 of 89...

  • Page 9: Identification

    Its primary purpose is to perform inspections of assets such as pipes or small vessels by moving a detector and source around a surface. 1.2. Manufacturer Distributor: Manufacturer: Jireh Industries Ltd. 53158 Range Road 224 Ardrossan, Alberta T8E 2K4 Canada Phone: 780.922.4534 jireh.com...

  • Page 10: European Union Ce Declarations

    Houston, Texas United States 77047 TELEPHONE: 832-564-0626 1.3.3. European Union CE Declarations Jireh Industries hereby declares that the SKOOT • X product complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following European Union directives: 2014/30/EU EMC Directive...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    Chapter 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 2.1. Base SKOOT • X System This section outlines the product specifications of the base system. 2.1.1. Intended Use The SKOOT • X’s primary purpose is to perform inspections of assets such as pipes, or small vessels by moving a detector and source around a surface. It is intended for industrial use only.

  • Page 12: User

    2.1.1.3 User The SKOOT • X is intended to be used by persons who have read and understand the user manual. The intended user is to be a person without limitations in the physical abilities of the upper and lower limbs, sight, or hearing.

  • Page 13: Power Requirements

    DO NOT DISCONNECT UNDER LOAD. Shut off power before connection or disconnecting. Permanent damage to electronics could occur. CAUTION! Power must be supplied from an approved JIREH power source. Input Voltage: 25-45VDC Input Power: 320 W 2.1.5. Environmental Sealing Dust-tight, watertight (not submersible) 2.1.6.

  • Page 14: Encoder Interface Specifications

    Aux Enc B Enc +5V Enc Com Shield Fig. 2 - JIREH Industries pin out configuration 2.2. Child Products The products listed in this section integrate with the base system to perform certain tasks. Their use may modify the product specifications (i.e.

  • Page 15: Definitions

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

  • Page 16: Safety Signal Words

    3.3. 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 or DANGER! adhered to will result in death or serious personal injury.

  • Page 17: System Components

    Chapter 4 SYSTEM COMPONENTS 4.1. Component Identification 4.1.1. Base System Fig. 3 - SKOOT • X crawler (chain system) Fig. 4 - SKOOT • X crawler (magnetic system) Fig. 5 - Detector bracket EBA005 EBA011 EBA001- Fig. 7 - Handheld controller Fig.

  • Page 18: Child Products

    Fig. 16 - Installation/removal mat Fig. 17 - SKOOT • X crawler case Fig. 15 - 3 mm hex wrench AAS061 EBA007 EA414 Fig. 18 - SKOOT • X case Fig. 19 - SKOOT • X case EBA010 EA421 4.1.2. Child Products Fig.

  • Page 19: Tools

    4.2. Tools 4.2.1. Included Tools The included 3 mm hex driver is suitable (Fig. 21) for typical SKOOT • X adjustments. Fig. 21 - 3 mm hex driver 4.3. Base System Components 4.3.1. Crawler - Chain System The crawler includes the motor encoder, umbilical connections and accessory mounting point.

  • Page 20: Crawler - Magnetic System

    4.3.2. Crawler - Magnetic System WARNING! MAGNETIC MATERIAL. The wheels of the crawler produce an extremely strong magnetic field which may cause failure or permanent damage to items such as watches, memory devices, CRT monitors, medical devices or other electronics. People with pacemakers or ICD’s must stay at least 25 cm away.

  • Page 21: Connections

    4.3.2.1 Connections Fig. 24 - Crawler connections Umbilical connection Connection for the umbilical. Connection for an auxiliary device.  2  ENC OUT Encoder output connection.  3  Y ENC Connection for a 2 encoder axis input or  4  motorized module connection. The device connected to the Y-ENC 8-pin Lemo®...

  • Page 22: Power Controller

    4.3.3. Power Controller CAUTION! DO NOT DISCONNECT UNDER LOAD. Shut off power before connection or disconnecting. Permanent damage to electronics could occur. WARNING! There are no user serviceable components inside the power controller. Dangerous voltages can be present inside the case. Do NOT open.

  • Page 23: Ac/Dc Power Supply

    Power button Activate system power by pressing  3  (and the silver button. releasing) Stop button The red stop button latches down when  4  pressed. This stop button shuts down the system. Twist the stop button clockwise to return to the released position. This must be done before power can be activated.

  • Page 24: Handheld Controller

    4.3.4. Handheld Controller WARNING! MAGNETIC MATERIAL. The handheld controller contains magnetic material. Those with pacemakers or ICD’s must stay at least 10 cm away. (4 in) CAUTION! DO NOT DISCONNECT UNDER LOAD. Shut off power before connection or disconnecting. Permanent damage to electronics could occur.

  • Page 25: Umbilical

    4.3.5. Umbilical The umbilical provides the power, network distribution as well and encoder signal transmission between the crawler and the power controller. Fig. 28 - Umbilical 4.3.6. Auxiliary Cable The auxiliary cable connects the handheld controller to the power controller. 36VDC and network signals are used in the cable.

  • Page 26: Chain Link

    4.3.9. Chain Link The chain links connect to assemble the required length to mount the system to a pipe. Fig. 32 - Chain link 4.3.10. Red Dovetail Link The red dovetail link provides a mounting point for the cable management. Fig.

  • Page 27: Installation/Removal Mat

    4.3.13. Installation/Removal Mat WARNING! MAGNETIC MATERIAL. The installation/removal mat contains magnetic material. Those with pacemakers or ICD’s must stay at least 10 cm away. (4 in) The installation/removal mat is used for the installation and removal of motorized magnetic- wheeled scanners from the inspection surface. A motorized scanner can drive on/off the mat while the integrated magnets in the mat hold it firmly in place on the inspection surface.

  • Page 28: Preparation For Use

    Chapter 5 PREPARATION FOR USE 5.1. Preparation for Magnetic System Transportation CAUTION! PINCH / CRUSH HAZARD. BE CAREFUL when passing the SKOOT • X crawler through narrow ferrous (magnetic) openings, such as man-holes. The magnetic drive wheels can cause bodily harm if allowed to slam onto the walls of the opening.

  • Page 29: Configurations

    5.3. Configurations 5.3.1. Chain System BOM ID Description Source cart Chain link Crawler (chain) Detector bracket Umbilical Red dovetail link Cable management Buckle Auxiliary cable Power controller Handheld controller Power supply Fig. 38 - Chain system connectivity PAGE 22 of 89...
  • Page 30 To configure the SKOOT • X chain system for scanning, follow these steps: CAUTION! DO NOT DISCONNECT UNDER LOAD. Shut off power before connection or disconnecting. Permanent damage to electronics could occur. Mount the source in the source cart   1   (see “Source Cart”...

  • Page 31: Magnetic System

    5.3.2. Magnetic System BOM ID Description Crawler (magnetic) Detector bracket Umbilical Auxiliary cable Handheld controller Power controller Power supply Fig. 39 - Magnetic system connectivity PAGE 24 of 89...
  • Page 32 To configure the SKOOT • X magnetic system for scanning, follow these steps: CAUTION! DO NOT DISCONNECT UNDER LOAD. Shut off power before connection or disconnecting. Permanent damage to electronics could occur. Mount a detector to the detector bracket (see “Attaching Detector to the Detector Bracket”...

  • Page 33: Crawler

    5.4. Crawler 5.4.1. Umbilical To mount the umbilical to the crawler, follow these steps: Fig. 40 - Connect to umbilical Fig. 41 - Align with crawler’s umbilical mount Align the pins of the umbilical to the connector at the rear of the SKOOT • X (Fig.

  • Page 34: Emergency Off Button

    Fig. 44 - Tighten lock screws Fig. 43 - Pivot handle as desired 2. Pivot the handle as required (Fig. 43) 3. Tighten the handle lock screws when complete (Fig. 44) 5.4.3. Emergency Off Button The red button located on the top left of the crawler provides an emergency off button to the entire system.

  • Page 35: Handheld Controller

    5.4.4. Handheld Controller WARNING! MAGNETIC MATERIAL. The handheld controller contains magnetic material. Those with pacemakers or ICD’s must stay at least 10 cm away. (4 in) CAUTION! DO NOT DISCONNECT UNDER LOAD. Shut off power before connection or disconnecting. Permanent damage to electronics could occur.

  • Page 36: Detector Bracket

    5.5. Detector Bracket 5.5.1. Attaching Detector to the Detector Bracket To attach a detector, follow these steps: Fig. 47 - Loosen red knob to extend detector bracket’s clamp arm Loosen the red knob to extend the detector bracket’s clamp arm. Fig.

  • Page 37: Mounting Detector Bracket To Crawler

    Fig. 49 - Press clamp arm around detector and tighten red knob 3. Press the clamp arm around the detector and tighten the red knob. 5.5.2. Mounting Detector Bracket to Crawler To mount the detector bracket to the crawler, follow these steps: Fig.
  • Page 38 Fig. 51 - Align detector bracket groove with crawler’s dowel 2. Align the groove of the detector bracket with the dowel of the SKOOT • X crawler (Fig. 51) 3. Lower the detector bracket alongside the crawler until the detector bracket is seated entirely alongside the crawler.

  • Page 39: Positioning The Detector

    5.5.3. Positioning the Detector Loosening the wing knob allows for two separate axis of movement. Fig. 53 - Loosen wing knob Loosen the wing knob to allow for movement of the detector (Fig. 53) Fig. 54 - Position detector Fig. 55 - Position detector Fig.

  • Page 40: Adjusting Detector Height

    5.5.4. Adjusting Detector Height Fig. 57 - Rotating the red knob raises or lowers the detector arm Rotate the red knob on the detector bracket to raise or lower the detector (Fig. 57) 5.5.5. Adjusting the Detector Angle Fig. 58 - Loosen lever and pivot Loosen the lever to pivot the detector as required.

  • Page 41: Source Cart

    5.6. Source Cart 5.6.1. Releasing the Mounting Plate Fig. 60 - Slightly angle mounting plate to remove Fig. 59 - Lift lever to release mounting plate Lift the lever on the source cart base to remove the mounting plate (Fig. 59) (Fig.

  • Page 42: Mounting Plate

    5.6.3. Mounting Plate Using the ratchet straps provided, attach the source to the mounting plate (Fig. 62) Fig. 62 - Mounting plate with ratchet straps 2. Do not attach the mounting plate to the source cart until the SKOOT • X has been properly set up on the inspection surface.

  • Page 43: Connecting Chain & Dovetail Links

    5.7. Connecting Chain & Dovetail Links 5.7.1. Connecting Chain Links To connect chain links, see the following steps: Fig. 64 - Lift the hook over the axle of the link Fig. 65 - Pull the link backwards to secure catch Lift the hook of the chain link over the axle of the chain link that is to be connected (Fig.

  • Page 44: Disconnecting The Red Dovetail Links

    5.7.3. Disconnecting the Red Dovetail Links To disconnect red dovetail links, see the following steps: Fig. 68 - Press red button Fig. 69 - Slide link forward and lift Press the button on the side of the red dovetail link (Fig.

  • Page 45: Cable Management

    5.8. Cable Management The cable management provides a means of bundling and protecting cables and hoses that connect to the scanner. 5.8.1. Cable Management Dovetail Mount To attach cable management, follow these steps: Fig. 70 - Loosen and slide on Fig.

  • Page 46: Clamp Setup

    Fig. 75 - Flexible routing Fig. 74 - Zip opposite end 3. Once the cable is placed the entire length of the tube, bring the zipper from the opposite end to meet at any point in the middle (Fig. 74) 4.

  • Page 47: Backpack

    5.9. Backpack The SKOOT • X backpack provides a mounting point for scanning peripherals. The flexible strap securely holds any accessories to the SKOOT • X crawler. 5.9.1. Mounting a Backpack To mount the backpack, follow these steps. Angle the backpack towards (Fig.

  • Page 48: Using The Backpack

    5.9.2. Using the backpack The flexible strap of the backpack stretches to hold various scanning accessories to a crawler. Fig. 83 - Press lever down and pull to release Press the strap’s lever down and then pull to release the flexible strap (Fig.

  • Page 49: Operation

    Chapter 6 OPERATION 6.1. System Startup Fig. 85 - Insert power source To activate the system, follow these steps: Insert the power source into the power controller dock. (Fig. 85) Connect the components (see “Configurations” on page 22). Fig. 86 - Power controller Locate the red emergency stop push-button on the power controller.
  • Page 50 NOTE: If the crawler is moving due to an external force when power is applied, the system will display a “Please Wait – Motor Moving” message until the movement stops. The crawler must be stationary for system initialization to be performed. DANGER SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH HAZARD.

  • Page 51: Placement Of Crawler On Inspection Surface

    6.2. Placement of Crawler on Inspection Surface 6.2.1. Chain System CAUTION! Do NOT handle crawler using the umbilical cable. Use the provided handle. Determine the diameter of the pipe or tube to be scanned. Included in the SKOOT • X kit and in this manual are setup charts which indicate the number of links required based on...
  • Page 52 TIP: The following example is configured for a 40.6 cm (16 in) pipe diameter. 3. Remove the mounting plate from the source cart base (see “Source Cart” on page 18) 4. Attach the umbilical to the crawler (see “Umbilical” on page 26) 5.
  • Page 53 Fig. 91 - Hook buckle to chain link Fig. 92 - Adjust buckle as required 9. Bring the buckle arm towards the chain link. Hook the buckle’s arm to the middle axle of the chain link (Fig. 91) 10. The buckle adjustment knob may have to be tightened or loosened to allow the buckle arm to reach/hook the chain...
  • Page 54 13. Drive the system forward or in reverse to bring the source cart base to the  3   three o’clock or nine  9   o’clock position (see “Jog . The Mode” on page 54) red lever of the source cart base should ideally be angled upwards (Fig.
  • Page 55 19. Use the handheld controller to drive the crawler to the top dead centre of the pipe before beginning the 1 Axis Scan Setup (see “1 Axis Scan Mode” on page 56) Fig. 97 - Prepared SKOOT • X chain system PAGE 48 of 89...

  • Page 56: Magnetic System

    6.2.2. Magnetic System CAUTION! Do NOT handle crawler using the umbilical cable. Use the provided handle. CAUTION! To place the crawler on the inspection surface, use the scanner installation/ removal mat as a spacer between the (Fig. 16) wheels and the surface on which the crawler is to drive.
  • Page 57 2. Set the crawler to Jog Mode (see “Jog Mode” on page 54) Fig. 98 - Place installation/removal mat Fig. 99 - Place installation/removal mat 3. Place the installation/removal mat on the inspection surface (Fig. 98) 4. Place and hold the crawler on the installation/removal mat (Fig.

  • Page 58: Detector Setup

    TIP: Circumstance may arise when only one person is available for placement of the crawler on an inspection surface. With the system power off, it is possible to place the crawler on the inspection/removal mat and manually push the crawler off the mat and onto the inspection surface.

  • Page 59: Operation

    6.3. Operation 6.3.1. Handheld Controller Layout Fig. 104 - Handheld Controller Fwd/Rev joystick (see “Joysticks” on page 53) Touchscreen (see “Touchscreen” on page 52)  2   Controller cable Connection point for the auxiliary cable.  3   connector D-pad A means of navigating the on-screen menus  4  ...

  • Page 60: D-Pad

    6.3.1.2 D-pad D-pad provides a redundant system control that may be utilized  4  as an alternative to the touchscreen. A red highlight around a button indicates the D-pad selection. Pressing the outer buttons of the D-pad selects different buttons on-screen. Press the centre button of the D-pad to choose the button currently selected.

  • Page 61: Jog Mode

    6.3.3. Jog Mode SCAN Crawler 0 mm Zero 200 mm/s Exit Fig. 107 - Button identification Jog mode manually controls the system movement using the joysticks. Scan/Rapid Button Used to quickly switch between crawler (Fig. 107) speeds. The speed in either mode can be manually set to the user’s preference.

  • Page 62: Latched Jog Mode

    6.3.4. Latched Jog Mode SCAN Crawler 0 mm Zero 200 mm/s Exit Fig. 108 - Latched jog mode SCAN Crawler Crawler 0 mm Zero 200 mm/s Screen or Pad to STOP Exit Fig. 109 - Latched jog stop screen Identical to standard jog mode, latched jog mode adds forward or reverse crawler movement at the selected scan rate.

  • Page 63: Axis Scan Mode

    6.3.5. 1 Axis Scan Mode 6.3.5.1 1 Axis Scan Setup Screen 1 Axis Scan Setup Diameter Circumference 304.8 mm 957.5 mm Arc Overlap Shot Count 209.1 mm Arc Length (Panel) 304.8 mm Speed 65 mm/s Exit Fig. 110 - 1 Axis scan mode 1 Axis Scan Setup Screen permits the user to setup the parameters of the inspection.

  • Page 64: Axis Scan Screen

    Arc Length (Detector) The approximate dimension of the detector.  7   This measurement is defined in the scan direction. Visual A visual representation of the shot locations.  8   TIP: Toggle between metric and imperial measurement in the User Settings. 6.3.5.2 1 Axis Scan Screen 1 Axis Scan Crawler (Idler) 0.0 mm...
  • Page 65 1 Axis Scan Crawler (Idler) 957.5 mm 10/10 Start Prev Reset Exit Fig. 112 - 1 Axis scan screen Exit button Pressing Exit stops all scanning motion.    8    When the scanner is not in the initial position, a warning appears (Fig.

  • Page 66: System Utilities Screen

    6.3.6. System Utilities Screen Utilities User Settings Diagnostics Touch Cal Joystick Cal Draw Bounce Exit Fig. 114 - Utilities screen The Utilities screen provides access to the setup, diagnostics and user preference settings. User Settings Button Access the User Settings screen allowing for (Fig.

  • Page 67: User Settings Screen

    6.3.6.1 User Settings Screen User Settings Units Scan Steering Rapid Steering Crawler Scan Edit mm/s Crawler Rapid mm/s **** Raster Scan mm/s **** Raster Rapid mm/s Disabled Raster Flip Exit Steering Bais Fig. 115 - User settings screen Allows users to customize the system to their preferences. Use the touch screen or D-pad to select different settings.

  • Page 68: Diagnostics Screens

    Not all functions and information is explained in this manual. 6.3.6.2.1. Detected Modules Diagnostics Detected Modules: Skoot-X NEXT Exit Fig. 116 - Detected modules screen This screen indicates the system software version and displays which modules were detected when the system was activated.

  • Page 69: System

    6.3.6.2.2. System 1 System 1 Diagnostics PowerOnTime: 238:12:46 ResetCause: ResetInt: EEpromCheck: e0 10/16 Joysticks: TouchScreen: **** **** PREV NEXT Exit Fig. 117 - Diagnostic screen System 1 diagnostic screen displays general system function information. PowerOnTime The total accumulative time the handheld controller has been powered.
  • Page 70 6.3.6.2.3. System 2 System 2 Diagnostics Free Timer: 5568 Heart Timer: Button State: Button Timer: Port B: 1111111111111100 Port D: 1111111111111111 PREV NEXT Exit Fig. 118 - Diagnostic screen Additional general system function information is displayed within the System 2 screen. An empty button is provided to allow testing of the D-pad.
  • Page 71 PREV NEXT Exit Fig. 120 - Diagnostic screen The Skoot-X diagnostic screen provides information regarding the status of the crawler. A separate screen is available for each module detected upon system startup. Current MA Displays the output of the crawler to the motor.

  • Page 72: Touch Calibration Screen

    AuxEncPos Displays the position of the auxiliary encoder in counts when connected to the module. When the auxiliary encoder is moved, this number will change. When the encoder is moved from its current position and then back to that exact same position, this number will also return to its original position.

  • Page 73: Joystick Calibration Screen

    6.3.6.4 Joystick Calibration Screen Left joystick off centre and will be disabled. Fig. 123 - Joystick error Typically joystick calibration is only necessary when a joystick off-centre error is detected upon startup . Calibration may also be used when (Fig. 123) a joystick function does not appear to be properly centred.

  • Page 74: Draw

    6.3.6.5 Draw Fig. 125 - Draw utility The draw utility may be used to test the function of the touchscreen. Exit the utility by pressing the D-pad. 6.3.7. High Internal Temperature Screen HIGH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE Please remove system from hot environment or allow to cool.
  • Page 75 SCAN Crawler 0 mm Zero 200 mm/s HIGH TEMPERATURE Exit Fig. 127 - High internal temperature screen Should the user choose to continue operating the crawler, the HIGH TEMPERATURE warning will continue to display until the temperature falls below the set temperature limit. PAGE 68 of 89...

  • Page 76: Maintenance

    Chapter 7 MAINTENANCE 7.1. Safety Precautions Before Maintenance WARNING! ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Disconnect the power controller when servicing the equipment. The power controller is powered even when the E-Stop push-button is latched in the off position. WARNING! MAGNETIC MATERIAL. The wheels of the crawler produce an extremely strong magnetic field which may cause failure or permanent damage to items such as watches, memory devices,...

  • Page 77: Maintenance Schedule

    7.3. Maintenance Schedule The SKOOT • X system must be maintained according to the following schedule. Task Frequency Inspect cables and connectors Every Use Inspect the umbilical cable, the control cable and the power controller cable for damage. Have any damaged cable repaired by a qualified person or replace the cable assembly as necessary.

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 8.1. Startup Issues Two messages are possible in the event of a startup issue: Joystick Off Centre or Checking Network. 8.1.1. Joystick Off Centre Left joystick off centre and will be disabled. Fig. 128 - Joystick off centre screen Upon system startup, the joystick positions are detected.

  • Page 79: Startup Override

    During startup, the system initializes the communications to all the devices on the network. If the network communication fails for any reason, the Checking Network message will appear and remain on screen. Likely causes of this failure: No devices are connected to the network. 2.

  • Page 80: Scan Devices

    8.2.1. Scan Devices Searching System Fig. 131 - Searching System screen This utility scans the system network for devices. All possible device addresses and speeds are scanned. As devices are found, the address of the devices is displayed. When the scanning is complete, power to the system must be cycled. Please Cycle Power Fig.

  • Page 81: Reset Parameters

    8.2.2. Reset Parameters If the system parameters become corrupt or a change is made that prevents the system from functioning properly. All system parameters may be restored to their factory settings by selecting this option. When pressing the Reset Params button, the changes occur immediately.

  • Page 82: Additional Issues

    SKOOT • X system not Start the SKOOT • X system. (see “System started. Startup” on page 42) Damaged components in Contact manufacturer. (see “Jireh Industries Ltd.” the handheld controller, on page 2) crawler, power controller or cabling. The handheld Handheld controller is not...

  • Page 83: Service And Repair

    9.1. Technical Support For technical support, contact Jireh Industries (see “Jireh Industries Ltd.” on page 2). PAGE 76 of 89...

  • Page 84: Spare Parts

    Chapter 10 SPARE PARTS To order accessories or replacement parts for your SKOOT • X system. (contact Jireh Industries Ltd. on page 2) NOTE: These drawings are for parts order. This is not a list of kit contents. 10.1. Crawler Fig.

  • Page 85: Crawler (Magnetic)

    10.2. Crawler (Magnetic) Fig. 135 - SKOOT • X crawler (magnetic) spare parts BOM ID Part # Description EBA011 SKOOT • X Crawler (Magnetic) CXS005 Motorized magnetic wheel MD400-016 FHCS-TX, M4x0.7 x 16mm PAGE 78 of 89...

  • Page 86: Kit Components

    10.3. Kit Components Fig. 136 - Kit components spare parts BOM ID Part # Description EBA009 Source cart BOM ID Part # Description EBS029 Source cart base UMA022-X Umbilical (various lengths available) EBS040 Mounting plate EA243 Sling EBA001-X Detector bracket (see Detector Bracket Type) See Cable Management Sleeving UMA017-06...
  • Page 87 Fig. 137 - Kit components BOM ID Part # Description CXA040- Power controller (see Power Cord Type) DY0011 Rubber bumper MD072-008 BHCS, M3x0.5 X 8mm, SST CXS122 Power supply DM0067-L Handheld controller bumper (left) DM0067-R Handheld controller bumper (right) DMS005 Handheld controller magnet holder MD049-006 SHCS, M3x0.5 X 6mm, SST DMA006...

  • Page 88: Power Cord Type

    10.3.1. Power Cord Type Connector Type Part # Power Cord SL032 North American SL039 European SL059 United Kingdom No Cord 10.3.2. Detector Bracket Type Fig. 138 - Detector bracket type EB0162 Rev 00 PAGE 81 of 89...
  • Page 89 BOM ID Part # Description MD029-012 FHCS, M4x0.7 X 12mm, SST EBS034-01 NOVO 15 detector bracket EBS034-02 Teledyne ICM Go-Scan 1510HR/XR detector bracket EBS034-03 Vidisco BOLT 6K detector bracket EBS034-04 Vidisco Guardian 12 detector bracket EBS034-05 DÜRR 1024 detector bracket EBS034-06 Carestream HPX-DR 3543 detector bracket...

  • Page 90: Backpack

    10.4. Backpack Fig. 139 - Backpack BOM ID Part # Description EBS043 SKOOT • X Backpack 10.5. Installation/Removal Mat Fig. 140 - Installation/removal mat BOM ID Part # Description AAS061 Installation/removal mat EB0162 Rev 00 PAGE 83 of 89...

  • Page 91: Cases

    10.6. Cases Fig. 141 - Cases BOM ID Part # Description EBA010 SKOOT • X Case: chain links and detector EBA007 SKOOT • X Case: crawler, power controller EA421 Umbilical Case PAGE 84 of 89...

  • Page 92: Accessories

    10.7. Accessories 10.7.1. Cable Management, Dovetail Mount - Cable management Fig. 142 BOM ID Part # Description CES067 Cable Management Mount, Dovetail Mount BOM ID Part # Description CES066 Cable Management Clamp, Dovetail Mount CES044-29.5 Cable management: dovetail mount See Cable Management Sleeving CX0147 Cable management sleeving: 29.5 m length...
  • Page 93 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 86 of 89...
  • Page 94 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 a product that is new...
  • Page 95 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. © 2022 Jireh Industries Ltd. PAGE 88 of 89...
  • Page 96 Chapter 13 APPENDIX 13.1. SKOOT • X Chain Configuration Setup Chart PIPE SIZE Source # of Links Crawler Dovetail # of Links Buckle (cm) (cm) (in) (in) Cart Link EBS029 EES004 EBA005 EES011 EES004 EBS042 20.3 21.6 21.3 25.1 24.9 28.4 11.2 28.4...
  • Page 97 Jireh Industries Ltd. 53158 Range Road 224 Ardrossan, Alberta Canada T8E 2K4 780-922-4534 jireh.com...

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