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- Page 1 FLYABILITY ELIOS 3 UT PAYLOAD User Manual VERSION 1.1 September 09, 2024 FLYABILITY SA +41 21 311 55 00 — SALES@FLYABILITY.COM EPFL INNOVATION PARK BLDG C | 1015 LAUSANNE | SWITZERLAND...
- Page 2 UT Payload - User Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Before starting 1.1. Intended use 1.2. Unboxing the Payload 1.3. Software requirements 2. Disclaimers 2.1. Correct Use 2.2. Additional risks 2.3. Embedded UT software use 3. Mounting the UT Payload on the Elios 3 3.1.
- Page 3 UT Payload - User Manual 6.1 Take-off 7. Problems you may encounter during a flight 7.1. Surface conditions 7.2. Bad coupling 7.3. Surface smoothness 7.4. Out of couplant 7.5. Surface curvature 8. How to use the Elios 3 UT Cleaning Module 9.
- Page 4 The UT Payload is a module designed in collaboration between Cygnus Instruments and Flyability. It is mounted on the Elios 3 drone and used to measure the thickness of industrial structures and materials.
- Page 5 UT Payload - User Manual Flyability/Cygnus UT Gauge ✘ 4-Step Steel Test Block (Metric) ✘ Quick Start Guide ✘ Transport Case ✘ 15mm Steel Probe Gain Compensation Block ✘ Probes 2MHz Probe ✔ 2MHz Probe Conformity Certificate ✔ 5MHz Probe ✔...
- Page 6 UT Payload - User Manual Cable Clip for Rotor Arm ✔ Cable Clip for Arm Stiffener ✔ Top Cage Adaptor + Clip ✔ Bottom Cage Adaptor ✔ Mounting Stud + Screw ✔ Tube Holder + Screw ✔ Extension Arm Accessories LLM (Load Limiting Mechanism) + Titanium ✔...
- Page 7 UT Payload - User Manual 1.3. Software requirements Inspector is the software provided by Flyability to read and analyze the data collected by the Elios 3 UT drone. To smoothly download and work on Inspector (version 2024.07 or higher) with the data captured...
- Page 8 financial loss, damage to components, and facilities, personal injury, and even death. Neither Flyability, Cygnus Instruments Limited (Cygnus) nor any of its employees, suppliers, or representatives can be held responsible for improper use of the UT Payload, use of third-party probes, and/or inaccurate analysis and interpretation of data.
- Page 9 Implementing all fixes and updates or upgrades prior to EACH use The implementation of these factors is entirely outside the control of Cygnus Instruments and Flyability. It is the sole responsibility of the User to ensure that each and every one of these requirements is met to ensure proper use of the UT Payload.
- Page 10 3.3. Selecting the correct hood Hood is the term used by Flyability to refer to the red cap placed around the probe together with the membrane to help improve the probe's contact with the metal surface. Ensuring that the UT probe is in good contact with the surface being inspected is crucial for obtaining accurate and reliable results.
- Page 11 Cable clips for the cage 12. Cable clips for the rotor arm 13. Cable clips for the arm stiffener 14. Mounting studs 15. Flyability/Cygnus UT Gauge 16. Tope cage adaptor 17. Bottom cage adaptor 18. Flexible gel pipe 19. Luer syringe connector Version 1.1 - 109648 (User Manual UTM)
- Page 12 UT Payload - User Manual Watch this video to learn how to mount your UT Payload: Version 1.1 - 109648 (User Manual UTM) Page 12 of 30...
- Page 13 To add couplant to the Elios 3 UT Payload, follow these steps: Choose the correct couplant. Flyability provides you with a 25cl (8oz) bottle of couplant by EchoPure, which has a viscosity of ~1000CPs (or mPA s) at 20°C. This couplant is food safe; you can find the datasheet...
- Page 14 It is also possible to purchase an Advanced OEM training option that will be provided in person by the Flyability training team or one of its resellers. If you are interested in purchasing the Oem UT training please contact us at: sales@flyability.com.
- Page 15 UT Payload - User Manual Guide, and this User Manual, which instructs in the setup and operation of the UT Payload within the Elios 3 drone system. The operator of the UT Payload in the Elios 3 must be a well-trained UT inspector qualified by either their organization or another outside agency to the appropriate level of both theory and practical application of ultrasonics.
- Page 16 UT Payload - User Manual Before conducting your first flight with the Elios 3 UT, we suggest that you get more accustomed to the updated Cockpit view and the specific UT tabs. To view the UT settings in Cockpit, turn on the drone and the tablet, wait for the UT Payload to be recognized, and then open Cockpit.
- Page 17 UT Payload - User Manual Perform probe gain compensation When you first mount the UT Payload and every time you change the probe, it’s important to perform a probe gain compensation. This feature allows you to view with more ease the scans detected by the probe.
- Page 18 UT Payload - User Manual Perform a calibration It is important that you calibrate the UT Payload every time you change the probe, you inspect a new material, or there is a significant change in temperature. Perform a 1 point calibration when you are certain that the thickness of the asset is close to the thickness of the block.
- Page 19 UT Payload - User Manual See here how to perform a 1-point and 2-point calibration: Adjust the arm in the correct position The UT Payload can be angled in different ways to allow you to measure almost any surface. You can position the probe to scan a surface above, in front, or below the drone.
- Page 20 UT Payload - User Manual Watch this quick video to understand how you can change the angulation of the probe: IMPORTANT NOTE: Please pay attention when flying through narrow openings like manholes with the UT Payload mounted. In particular, there are two situations to be aware of: In vertical manholes, when the arm is oriented straight up (1), the Payload may touch the top of the opening and potentially unbalance the drone.
- Page 21 UT Payload - User Manual 5.4. What does the color of my scan mean You may notice that the thickness indication on Cockpit may change between red, orange, and white. This is because each color has a different meaning: No ultrasonic signal was detected or too weak to be used. The signal is strong but changes a lot.
- Page 22 UT Payload - User Manual Press the AUX button on the remote controller. This solution is the easiest but requires ● removing your finger from the Joystick. The drone will keep stable on its own while you do so. Combinedly press the FN + ATTI/Sport buttons. This solution is more difficult but allows you to ●...
- Page 23 The surface curvature may influence the contact between the transducer and the surface, leading to possible noise in the scans. To limit this issue, Flyability provided you with a hood designed specifically for pipes (with two magnets). For small pipes, we also suggest using the 7.5MHz probe.
- Page 24 However, if this is not enough to get a clear A-scan, you may want to consider using the Cleaning Module provided with all Flyability premium UT packages or available for separe purchase. This tool is ideal for removing thin layers of dust and dirt from the surface you want to inspect. By using a brass brush, the Cleaning Module, cleans the surface where the ultrasonic probe will be placed.
- Page 25 UT Payload - User Manual Once the cleaning module has been correctly mounted, fly to the spot you want to measure and place the cleaning tool over it. The magnets on the extremities of the cleaning tool should attach it firmly to the metal surface. Once attached, create a POI of the spot you are cleaning so that you will be able to easily find it again later in the 3D map of your asset.
- Page 26 UT Payload - User Manual 9. UT data interpretation with Inspector To operate the UT Payload you will need the 2024.07 update for the Elios 3 onboard software, Cockpit and Inspector, or any later update. To learn how to upgrade to the latest version of Inspector click this link.
- Page 27 The Asset Management feature released by Flyability will allow you to automatically mesh all the 3D models collected during an inspection into a single model, giving you an accurate representation of the asset. In this unified model you will also have localized all your UT measurements.
- Page 28 10.2. Storing the UT When storing the Elios 3 UT Payload we suggest placing it back into the original box that it arrived in and away from direct sunlight. Although no damage should occur, we suggest storing the Payload in a dry and dark environment at room temperature.
- Page 29 UT Payload - User Manual Back to top 11. Support and contact information For additonal support information please access the Flyability Knowledge Base at the following address: https://knowledge.flyability.com/ut-payload or contact us at support@flyability.com. Version 1.1 - 109648 (User Manual UTM)
- Page 30 UT Payload - User Manual 12. Resources 12.1. Technical Specifications Please find and download the Elios 3 UT technical specifications here. 12.2. UT Payload Method Statement Please find and download the Elios 3 UT method statement here. 12.3. UT Payload Quick Start Guide Please find the Elios 3 UT quick start guide here.
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