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IMPORTANT
Ensure the encoder umbilical is attached to the strain relief point on the left tractor unit. Failure to do
so could result in damage to the assembly.
7.
Attach the cable management sleeve strain relief chains to the strain relief points at the rear
of each tractor unit, as illustrated below.
Figure 15: Strain relief chain for the cable management
IMPORTANT
Ensure the strain relief chains are applied centrally to the scanner and allows for sufficient relief on the
cables. Depending upon the tractor unit distance adjust the strain relief chain length by altering the clip
position.
8.
Unzip the cable management sleeve and insert the required probe cables for the application.
Use Velcro ties to secure the probe cables to the encoder cable then zip up the cable
management sleeve. Feed the probe cable through the cable guides on the scanner frame to
the probe wedges.
IMPORTANT
Ensure that no undue strain can be put on the probe cables.
9.
Set the tool posts into the desired position along the scanners frame and lock into place. When
utilizing the outer tool posts to ease wedge setup, ensure they remain in their vertical (un-tilted)
position. Once on the test item tilt the tool posts forwards and tighten the thumbscrew to lock
in place.
Figure 16: Outer tool post tilt adjustment and thumbscrew
10.
Tether the scanner from both tractor unit handles.
11.
Connect the encoder umbilical lead to the instrument by aligning the red dot.
12.
Setup the data acquisition unit. For Eddyfi PA UT instrument select LYNCS-WI in scanner list.