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Minitrac™ 

 

Document: UMDC013503.docm  

Revision: A13 

Created by: JSS 

Date: 17 Nov 2019 

3072929-A13 

Source Location: C:\ePDM\ISLEng\products\dc-minitracs8000\manuals\UMDC013503.docm

 

 

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User Ma

nual

 

Safety 

In order to be able to use this product properly and safely, every user must first read these operating 
instructions and observe the safety instructions contained therein.  Take care of these operating 
instructions and keep them in a place where they can be accessed by everyone.    

CAUTION

:  Failure to follow these safety instructions may result in injury or 

equipment damage.  

 

WARNING:

 

High Voltage 

400  VDC  can  cause  serious  injury  or  death

.    Do  not  operate  with  a  damaged 

tether  or  Minitrac™  whip.    Do  not  operate  the  system  with  damaged  wires. 
Damaged  cabling  poses  a  shock  hazard.    Repair  damaged  cabling  before 
operating the vehicle.  A short circuit may also damage the controller, cameras, or 
any attached equipment.  

Disconnect the power source before servicing the product; otherwise, damage or 
fatal injury may result. 

The power supply is equipped with a ground fault interrupt circuit.  Do not cheat or 
bypass  the  ground  fault  interrupt  circuit.    Do  not  power  the  equipment  from  a 
source other than the Inuktun provided power supply.   

 

CAUTION:

 

High  Temperature.

    Under  rated  operating  conditions  this  track  can 

become very hot, up to 80 °C (175 °F). 

 

WARNING: Spark Hazard 

- Under no circumstances should this equipment be 

used in a potentially explosive atmosphere. 

 

 

The Minitrac 8000 is an industrial product. All personnel operating or maintaining this equipment 
must be competently trained.  

 

There are no user serviceable parts inside.  This product may be serviced only by qualified 
technicians or trained personnel.  

 

Eddyfi equipment is used in many varied environments from hot/dry to confined spaces to deep 
underwater.  Such diverse environment risks must be addressed by the operators who are trained 
to work in such surroundings.  As such, the operator is responsible to determine safe site setup 
and appropriate procedures for operation and maintenance of the equipment.  

 

Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn while operating and maintaining 
the equipment. 

 

Do not use the product or any component exposed to pressures higher than the rated working 
pressure. 

Summary of Contents for INUKTUN MINITRAC 8000

Page 1: ...2569 Kenworth Road Suite C Nanaimo BC V9T 3M4 CANADA 1 250 729 8080 info eddyfitechnologies com www eddyfitechnologies com INUKTUN MINITRAC...

Page 2: ...Voltage Tracks 6 Load and Speed Specifications 7 Basic Loading Specifications 7 Influences on Loading 7 Additional Payload 8 Inclines 8 Differential Steering 9 Curved Geometry 9 Elevated Temperature...

Page 3: ...ocm Page 3 of 26 User Manual Maintenance 21 Rinsing and Cleaning 21 Scheduled Maintenance and Servicing 21 Daily 21 Weekly 22 Monthly 22 Checking the Oil 22 Filling the Oil 23 Overhaul 23 Parts and Re...

Page 4: ...or requirements of others such as government regulations This manual is copyright 2019 by Eddyfi Robotics Inc All rights reserved Description The Inuktun Minitrac 8000 is a small self contained tracto...

Page 5: ...20 9 fpm Pull Rating See Basic Load Specifications below Payload Up to 70 kg 150 lb Operating Temp 0 50 C 32 122 F 90 C 195 F Maximum Internal Storage Temperature 20 60 C 4 140 F Duty Cycle In Water 1...

Page 6: ...n low profile Subconn LPBH4M connector Contact Eddyfi Technologies for details of the RS 485 control protocol Note Pin out is shown for the Bulkhead Connector on the track High Voltage Tracks The High...

Page 7: ...Preferred continuous operating range Short Term Operation Operation permitted for several minutes Stalled Jammed Condition Automatic limiting is engaged to protect the motor and gearing Do not operate...

Page 8: ...ional payload also affects differential steering inclines and curved pipe geometry see below Pull Reduction 0 25 x Extra Weight Inclines Inclines cause the track to lift the vehicle weight against gra...

Page 9: ...ted as per the figure below A typical 41 kg 90 lb VT150 MKII vehicle on a surface with friction coefficient 0 5 will experience an additional 12 kg 27 lb load per track to execute the spot turn The sa...

Page 10: ...p to 50 C 120 F the tracks can heat up to the maximum temperature within hour However this does not represent normal operation Typical usage will include much starting and stopping for visual NDT insp...

Page 11: ...y is equipped with a ground fault interrupt circuit Do not cheat or bypass the ground fault interrupt circuit Do not power the equipment from a source other than the Inuktun provided power supply CAUT...

Page 12: ...ged connector or cable Inspect connectors and cables regularly for damage Avoid creating a pinching hazard when designing a vehicle based on these tracks Lay the track on its side if you are powering...

Page 13: ...0 manuals UMDC013503 docm Page 13 of 26 User Manual System Setup Mounting the Track Standard Overall dimensions for mounting the standard Minitrac 8000 are shown below The pattern of 6x M6 mounting ho...

Page 14: ...26 User Manual Extended Length Overall dimensions for mounting the extended length Minitrac 8000 are shown below The pattern of 6x M6 mounting holes is repeated on both sides Maximum screw penetratio...

Page 15: ...Install dummy plugs on unused connectors Disconnect by pulling straight not on an angle Do not pull on the cable to disengage the connector IMPORTANT Never Hot Plug any connector this will result in i...

Page 16: ...e main bevel gear positioned in front of the final drive gears Engage with the shaft using a cup with a standard 4mm key The speed of the shaft is roughly twice the drive wheel but at half the torque...

Page 17: ...compress the tension springs as illustrated in the figures below Note that the spring compression screws should be lubricated with never seize or light grease before use 2 With the tension springs co...

Page 18: ...dler wheel will slide inward enabling the track belt to slip off the rear drive wheel 3 Belts are installed again by placing the belt over the loose idler wheel then slipping it onto the rear drive wh...

Page 19: ...next preferably by using a caliper Measure the gap between the forward portion of the idler wheel axle stub and the front end of the idler wheel mounting slot on each side of the track body The gaps o...

Page 20: ...The extension block kit includes the block and extended track belt to install do the following as shown below 1 From your standard track remove the belt long side plate idler wheel and springs The sh...

Page 21: ...t regular water line pressure for rinsing use a mild detergent and soft brush Do not pressure wash the equipment water will be forced into the track at these high pressures If it is necessary to apply...

Page 22: ...at least one or both directions Any serious stiffness may be caused by a jammed idler wheel jammed drive wheel or a build up of sand under the belt or skid plate For tracks equipped with a direct driv...

Page 23: ...s are factory filled with ISO 150 weight food safe gear oil Eddyfi recommends the continued use of food safe gear oil when the tracks are used in a clean environment Otherwise the tracks may be refill...

Page 24: ...your local office When ordering parts always make sure to quote the sales order acknowledgement SOA number and or the serial number of the system component in question Eddyfi Robotics Inc Canadian Hea...

Page 25: ...r with detailed shipping and customs instructions Items shipped without an RMA number will be held at Eddyfi Technologies until the correct paperwork is completed If cross border shipments are not lab...

Page 26: ...improperly wired AC receptacles 5 Track belts tethers view ports and other components subject to wear through abrasion are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period o...

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