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  • Page 3 Information of the device Designation: DRIVE Manufacturer: IMS Robotics GmbH Am Bauhof 6 01458 Ottendorf-Okrilla Tel.: +49 (0)35205-75550 Fax: +49 (0)35205-53749 E-Mail: info@ims-robotics.de Website: www.ims-robotics.de User information: State 22.02.2022 Translation of the original instruction Article number: 034 08 000 / 034 09 000 / 034 10 000 / 034 12 000 / 034 13 000 / 034 14 000...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    General ........................7 Nominal width-dependent cutter drive setup ............10 Device operation .....................11 Control units ......................16 2.4.1 Control unit DRIVE and DRIVElight ...............16 2.4.2 Control unit DRIVE with case ................17 2.4.3 Overview of connections ..................18 Video software ......................20 2.5.1 Start the video software ..................20 2.5.2 Overview of the individual buttons in the footer .............21...
  • Page 5 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ..................42 Cleaning and transport ...................42 Care and Service .....................42 4.2.1 General .........................42 4.2.2 Checking and fine-tuning of the reverse drive sensor ..........43 4.2.3 Cleaning the camera cleaning ring ................44 PRESSURE MONITORING ..................45 Functional test ......................45 Pressure monitoring operation ................45...

  • Page 6: Intended Use

    The IMS cutter DRIVE must only be used for cutting work for the restoration of pressureless pipes or lines. The device can be used to open inliners after restoration and remove obstacles (roots, protruding seals, minor offsets, or the like).

  • Page 7: Operation

    2 Operation 2.1 General The IMS cutter DRIVE is a device for performing cutting tasks for the purpose of renovation unpressurized pipes and/or pipelines. The cutter allows to open inliner after renovation and to remove obstacles (including roots, projecting seals, minor offsets).
  • Page 9 The camera, the cutter drive and the chassis are equipped with serial numbers. Serial number cutter drive Serial number chassis with drum All assemblies have a minimum protection class of IP54. This means that the assemblies are protected against: infiltration by wire dust spray on all sides.

  • Page 10: Nominal Width-Dependent Cutter Drive Setup

    2.2 Nominal width-dependent cutter drive setup The axle extensions can be adjusted at 7 mm steps and the contact wheels at 10 mm steps. The following table is to be understood as a recommendation. By deviation of the specified setup variants, intermediate sizes of the pipe inside diameter can be realized.

  • Page 11: Device Operation

    Set up the cutter drive to the required nominal-width (see 0 ). Transport the cutter drive (with camera and cutter motor), the chassis and the accessories to the chosen work area (manhole, etc.). The chassis must be located in the immediate vicinity of the manhole; if not possible, use deflection rollers.
  • Page 12 Unscrew the cover plates from the coupling of the cutter drive and on the hose package. Visual control of the O-rings in the coupling of the cutter drive. Connect the couplings so that the notch marks are aligned to each other! Bolt the cutter drive with the hose package using the two cover bolts on the hose package connector.
  • Page 13 If not already connected, connect the control unit with the drum! All switches on the control unit need to be in OFF position! Netzkabel Fußschalter (nur Tastatur (nur bei Bedienteil Analoger bei automatischer Dateneinschreibung) Videoausgang Kabeltrommel) Optional available is an extension for the connection between the control unit and the cable drum.
  • Page 14 WARNING! When driving backwards, hold the hose taut so as to activate the reverse drive sensor. The reverse drive sensor can be fine-tuned at the eye bolt (see 4.2.2 Checking and fine-tuning of the reverse drive sensor) Check the light control, the potentiometer for the automatic hose drum (optional), the...
  • Page 15 Check the F2 switch function. To do so, steer with the joystick. With the pressure rail extended, the cutter drive must move slowly until the joystick stops moving. Release the manual brake. (there is no manual brake available at the option of “automatic hose drum”)

  • Page 16: Control Units

    2.4 Control units 2.4.1 Control unit DRIVE and DRIVElight Function Camera cleaning with cutter Function switches BNC video output switches motor / F3 and F4 F1 and F2 cutter motor ON DRIVElight: Turning speed Light control Turning and automatic cable drum...

  • Page 17: Control Unit Drive With Case

    2.4.2 Control unit DRIVE with case The optional available “Control unit DRIVE with case” is installed in a stable transport case. The transport case is rotatable and removable. To remove the transport case, loosen the fixing screw at the holding plate below the case.

  • Page 18: Overview Of Connections

    2.4.3 Overview of connections Back front Connection cable to the cable drum Not assigned Change over switch digital and analogue video signal Analogue video out Power supply for Tablet PC Digital video out Power supply input Tablet PC USB connection Tablet PC Lateral view Tablet PC Plan view on / off...
  • Page 19 Front side Digital video out Power supply Tablet PC Pressure rail ON and fast driving / 0 / Pressure rail ON and slow driving Joystick driving forward - backward Turning speed automatic cable drum Emergency stop button Status indicator Light control Automatic driving / 0 / Slow driving and swivelling Joystick turning and lifting unit Cutter motor on / 0 / Cutter motor on and camera cleaning...

  • Page 20: Video Software

    2.5 Video software The IMS video software has a recorder and player function, as well as a feature to take photos and it has data input. The IMS video software is included with the IMS DRIVE. 2.5.1 Start the video software...

  • Page 21: Overview Of The Individual Buttons In The Footer

    2.5.2 Overview of the individual buttons in the footer Use the "Video player" button to open the video player. (see point 2.5.3.1 Video player menu) Press the "Record" button to start video recording. The icon turns blue. Pressing the button creates a photo of the screen display. Press the button to open a submenu at the upper left edge of the screen.

  • Page 22: Explanation Of The Individual Buttons

    2.5.3 Explanation of the individual buttons 2.5.3.1 Video player menu The video player is started via the Video player button . It serves both to play recorded video files and to view image files. After pressing the button, the following screen opens: The video player has the following buttons: The button opens the "Window Explorer"...

  • Page 23: Loading And Playing Back A Saved Video Or Image File

    Pressing the button opens a submenu. The keyboard shortcuts for video control are explained here. Press the button to terminate the program. 2.5.3.1.1 Loading and playing back a saved video or image file Press the "Open" button to open the "Window Explorer" of the Mini PC. The files are stored under "windows (C:) →...
  • Page 24 Double-click on the desired file to load it into the video player. The loaded video file can now be started using the icon. The icon is now displayed in blue. Pause playback with the pause icon . When the "Pause" button is pressed, the symbol is blue.

  • Page 25: Record Button

    2.5.3.2 Record button Press the "Record" button to start video recording. The icon now turns blue Press this icon to stop video recording. 2.5.3.3 "Camera" button Press the "Camera" button to create an image file. The icon changes colour briefly. To view this file, see point 2.5.3.1.1 Loading and playing back a saved video or image file.

  • Page 26: Settings" Button

    2.5.3.6 "Settings" button 2.5.3.6.1 Basic settings Press the "Settings" button to open the settings menu. You will first be taken to the page where various basic settings are made. Most fields are predefined by the manufacturer of the system. Only the fields "Project name" and "Set the Path"...

  • Page 27: Text Overlay

    path C:\\_IMS\Projects. You can select using the touch function of the monitor or a separately connected keyboard and computer mouse. Finally, press the "Save" button to confirm the entry. 2.5.3.6.2 Text overlay Press the "Text overlay" button to open a menu in which overlays can be defined and in which text can be written.

  • Page 28: Select Language And Unit

    The entry must then be confirmed 2.5.3.8 Service menu Click on the "Service menu" button to open the service menu. This is a password- protected menu and can only be accessed by service technicians of IMS or authorised service centres.

  • Page 29: Information Menu

    2.5.3.9 Information menu Click on the "Information menu" button to open an information page with all contact details of IMS.

  • Page 30: Operation During Working Procedure

    2.6 Operation during working procedure Move the cutter drive carefully into manhole! Do not kink the hose! If the manhole is narrow, you can take off the strain relief during insertion and put it back on afterwards. Attach the manhole deflection(s)! The hose mustn´t be pulled over edges.

  • Page 31: Finishing Work

    Reel the hose up the drum immediately or afterwards, as required. Clean the hose before reeling back up! When the cutter drive arrives at the manhole (red band on hose package appears on the guide roller), use the left-hand joystick to stop, remove the guide rollers and pull the cutter drive from the manhole.
  • Page 32 Remove, load and pack away the monitor as required. Attach the control unit to the chassis! Stow the chassis with drum, hose package and cutter drive securely in the vehicle! Do not kink the rubberized part of the stroke drive on the cutter drive!

  • Page 33: Manual Cable Drum With Hand Crank (Optional)

    For this purpose, the cable drum with hand crank is equipped with a safety handle, which is brought by unfolding and locking into working position. Furthermore, the manual drum drive is equipped with a coupling, which engages after light pressure to the hand crank in direction of the drum.

  • Page 34: Cable Drum With Automatic Reeling (Optional)

    2.9 Cable drum with automatic reeling (optional) The operation of reeling and unreeling the hose is carried out by joystick “Driving” or reeling via foot switch. The speed of the cable drum is chosen by means of the potentiometer on the control unit.

  • Page 35: Meter Counting Incl. Data Loading And Keyboard (Optional)

    2.10 Meter counting incl. data loading and keyboard (optional) 2.10.1 Data loading and keyboard This makes it possible to fade in/out a number of data such as dates, times, meter counts, positions, etc. on the screen for possible recording. To connect the keyboard, press the emergency-stop button; connect the keyboard and switch the button on again.
  • Page 36 The data loading is menu driven. The menu may be accessed via key F1 on the keyboard. By pressing STRG Page up/down one may change between the first and second page. To select a menu item, make a mental note of the function key(s) in question, fade out the menu with ESC and then press the desired function key or key combinations.

  • Page 37: Meter Counting (Optional)

    2.10.2 Meter counting (optional) When using meter counting, the driven distance can be shown at the display. The meter counting is used for rough orientation only, even if exactly adjusted. Therefore, it is not appropriate to calculate junctions for the renovation of inliner. The meter counting can be drawn upwards out of the transport position and then hinged in front of the drum.

  • Page 38: Cutting Tools

    2.11 Cutting tools 2.11.1 Overview We recommend the use of original IMS cutting tools for operating the cutter. These cutting tools were developed in connection with the cutter to ensure its longevity and dependability. The original IMS cutting tools fulfil the requirements regarding quality, stability, true running and especially structural properties.
  • Page 39 Original IMS cutting tools for the DRIVE and DRIVElight are: Photo Item No. Designation Use for 015 01 134 PC diamond globe Plastics (PVC, GRP, cutting tool felt liners and transparent D40 others) roots 4-wing 015 01 126 PC diamond half...

  • Page 40: Cutting Tool Replacement

    2.11.2 Cutting tool replacement The pins (5 mm diameter) as supplied are used to remove the cutting tool. The rotor is fixed by setting one pin into the prescribed bore hole on the housing. Bore hole The cutting tool is loosened by turning the second pin (corresponding to arrow direction) The tool is reassembled in a similar manner.

  • Page 41: Safety Regulations

    Personnel are also prohibited from stopping the cutting tool with a foot or any kind of implement. Rotation of the cutting head is accomplished by means of an electrical drive. Turning the rotating drive by hand is prohibited as this can cause damage to the gear unit.

  • Page 42: Maintenance And Repair

    4 Maintenance and repair 4.1 Cleaning and transport After each use, clean the outside of the IMS cutter DRIVE. Do not use high-pressure equipment or compressed air. Unscrew and remove the cutter motor regularly (once a week recommended) or if unused for a longer period;...

  • Page 43: Checking And Fine-Tuning Of The Reverse Drive Sensor

    4.2.2 Checking and fine-tuning of the reverse drive sensor The reverse drive sensor is located on the rear side of the cutter drive, below the supply hose. If the reverse driving is switched on and the supply hose is pulled taut, the cutting robot must drive backwards.

  • Page 44: Cleaning The Camera Cleaning Ring

    4.2.3 Cleaning the camera cleaning ring In order to prevent unnecessary soiling of the camera during work, it is advisable to dismantle and clean the camera cleaning ring every week. To do this, proceed as follows: First remove the two Allen screws M4 x 6. Then push the cleaning ring forwards in the direction of the arrow and remove it.

  • Page 45: Pressure Monitoring

    In each case, the flash sequence repeats after 30 seconds. Work must be stopped immediately! The cutter drive must be charged with nitrogen (see 5.4 Nitrogen charging). If lights flash again at any time, then the system is leaking somewhere. The cutter drive assembly must be replaced or repaired in a service shop! Continuing to work with a leaking robot can cause serious damage that will require expensive repairs.

  • Page 46: Post-Work Inspection

    (IMS order number 021 01 059) or the IMS nitrogen kit (IMS order number 015 04 000 – includes a nitrogen bottle with pressure reducer and IMS charging...
  • Page 47 First, set the correct pressure at the pressure reducer (0.5 bar) and check it by briefly attaching to the valve extender (not screwed on). The pressure must readjust itself to 0.5 bar once the valve extender has been removed. The cutter drive valve cap is then unscrewed and the valve extender screwed on.

  • Page 48: Repairs

    6 Repairs 6.1 Repair of air motor 6.1.1 Overview spare parts air motor 006 30 001 Ball bearing with shim and retaining ring 021 01 027 Cylinder 006 30 002 Rotor with air motor ring 021 01 053 Set of fins 030 01 070 Ball bearing 030 01 032...

  • Page 49: Removing And Assembling Air Motor

    6.1.2 Removing and assembling air motor For removing the cutting tool see 2.11.2 Cutting tool replacement. Unscrew the air motor cap (4 screws M3x8). Pull out the rotor with the cylinder. Cylinder can be replaced. Remove the fins from the rotor. Fins can be replaced now.
  • Page 50 Place the rotor in a bench vice or similar (without bracing) and knock the rotor out of the large ball bearing with gently beatings by a plastic hammer. Ball bearing with vent ring can be replaced now. Attach the vent ring with the offset in direction to the ball bearing.
  • Page 51 Fit the vent ring with the offset upwards. Fit the large ball bearing and knock in the bearing with a plastic hammer until the stop. Insert the fins and fit the cylinder. The notch on the cylinder must be in direction of the large bearing.

  • Page 52: Change The Camera

    Remove the camera carefully. The cleaning ring for the air/water supply remains on the unit. Cleaning ring Do not operate the cutter drive without the camera! When reassembling, check the O-ring is seated properly! Place the camera carefully onto the contact board; fix the camera with the Allen screws M4x10!

  • Page 53: Technical Data

    7 Technical data Main dimensions: Cutter drive (NW 250): approx. L 1150 x W 190 x H 175 mm approx. 45” x 7,5” x 6.9” Chassis with drum, hose package and control unit: approx. L 790 x W 630 x H 1050 mm approx.

  • Page 54: Warranty Terms

    Operation Manual. Otherwise, the warranty for the entire unit becomes void. The rubber band for the stroke drive, the bearings and the cutter motor fins are wear parts and are not included in the manufacturers-warranty.

  • Page 55: Eg Declaration Of Conformity

    9 EG Declaration of Conformity...

  • Page 56: Overview Accessories

    10 Overview accessories...

  • Page 57: Installation Instructions For Vehicle Installation Kit

    11 Installation instructions for vehicle installation kit...

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