Versatrax 300™
Document: UMBH008532.docm
Revision: A07
Created by: KJB
Date: 26 Sep 2019
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Source Location: C:\ePDM\ISLEng\products\bh-vt300series4-trackchassis\manuals\UMBH008532.docm
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Note:
LEDs are very bright and must not be viewed directly. Inspect the LEDs only through a piece of
smoked welding glass.
Warning:
High Intensity. Do not look directly into the lights. Use a welding filter (shade #8) to
observe the light elements.
Winch Problems
1. Tether distance does not read correctly.
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Check that the pressure wheel is applying proper pressure to the payout sheave.
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Check that the units are set properly in the graphical overlay.
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Recalibrate distance encoder.
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Ensure that the correct COM port is selected in the control software.
2. Winch is very noisy.
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First stage chain is too tight. This chain must run with some slack. Refer to the winch manual.
3. Winch does not run.
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Check that the winch has AC power.
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Check that the Emergency STOP button has not been pressed. (Twist to reset).
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After a power failure the run/stop switch must be reset.
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If there are no lights on the controller, check the fuse in the motor control box. Refer to the
winch manual.
4. Intermittent problems with vehicle or camera, when winch is running.
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Slip ring may be damaged. Use a multi-meter or oscilloscope to check continuity of the tether
with the winch drum turning.
5. Level wind does not run.
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Check the fuse in the level wind controller.
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Check that the level wind clutch is engaged.
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If the drum is being turned manually, check that the winch still has power.
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Verify both limit switch buttons are free (push them by hand).
Vehicle Recovery
In the event the vehicle becomes disabled while on a mission in a pipe provision has been made for
recovery of the vehicle by pulling it out with the tether. Recovering the vehicle by pulling is a serious
operation and can put great demand on the tether system. Listed below are three scenarios in which
vehicle may need to be recovered. Loading the tether beyond its maximum safe capacity of 300 pounds
is to be considered only as a last resort.
Note:
Prevention is always the best policy. When traveling through a pipe or in any unknown area,
carefully watch your monitor.
The vehicle may become stuck if it is traveling through a damaged pipe section or improperly steered
around a corner. If the vehicle does become stuck;
