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Versatrax 50™ In-Line 

 

Document: UMBU014988.docm  

Revision: A04 

Created by: KJW 

Date: 20 Nov 2019 

IPN: 3080215-A04 

Source Location: C:\ePDM\ISLEng\products\bu-vt50vehicles\manuals\UMBU014988.docm

 

 

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Intended Use  

The VT50

™ is an industrial inspection vehicle intended for pipe inspections to provide close-up video of 

the  inspection  target.  VT50  may  be  used  above  or  below  the  waterline  up  to  60m  deep,  or  in  dry 
environments.    VT50  has  been  designed  to  support  a  modular  approach  by  allowing  the  operator  to 
configure the vehicle in one, two and three track configurations. The VT50 system can also be configured 
as a Spectrum 45™ or Onyx™ Drop Camera.  

Typical applications include:  

 

Sewer and storm drains  

 

Air ducts  

 

Steam headers  

 

Tanks and pressure vessels  

 

Pulp and paper mills  

 

Oil & gas refineries and pipelines 

Misuse of the system is deployment in a situation for which it is not rated, or incorrect handling.  

a.  In a vacuum  
b.  Beyond its depth rating without factory approval  
c.  Above or below its temperature rating  
d.  Use in a potentially explosive atmosphere  
e.  Use in incompatible chemical environments  
f. 

Very high radiation environments (Beta/Gamma)  

g.  Prolonged overload (payload or pulling load)  
h.  Camera pointed at the Sun or at intense lighting  
i. 

Mechanical impacts & scraping during deployment / dropping  

 

 

Summary of Contents for Inuktun Versatrax 50 In-Line

Page 1: ...2569 Kenworth Road Suite C Nanaimo BC V9T 3M4 CANADA 1 250 729 8080 info eddyfitechnologies com www eddyfitechnologies com INUKTUN VERSATRAX 50 In Line...

Page 2: ...7 Power Requirements 7 Generators Inverters 7 Safety 7 System Setup 9 Working and Storage Environment 9 ICON Portable Controller Connection 9 Vehicle Tether Connection 9 Mini Reel Setup 9 Vehicle Con...

Page 3: ...r Up Sequence 19 ICON ICON RPT 19 Maintenance 19 Connector Care 19 Impulse Connector Lubrication and Cleaning 20 Fuse Replacement 20 Scheduled Maintenance and Servicing 20 Daily 20 Weekly 21 Troublesh...

Page 4: ...ght to change and or amend these specifications at any time without notice Customers will be notified of any changes to their equipment Information in this manual does not necessarily replace specific...

Page 5: ...three track configurations The VT50 system can also be configured as a Spectrum 45 or Onyx Drop Camera Typical applications include Sewer and storm drains Air ducts Steam headers Tanks and pressure v...

Page 6: ...ra Pipe Range VT50 50 102mm 2 4in Control System ICON Inuktun Control and Operations Software Vehicle Power Requirements 36 72VDC 30W System Power Requirements see ICON Controller Manual 110 240VAC 5...

Page 7: ...nnected devices external monitors recording devices lighting etc when selecting a generator or inverter Safety In order to be able to use this product properly and safely every user must first read th...

Page 8: ...maintaining the vehicle WARNING High Voltage 36 70 VDC Disconnect the power source before servicing the product otherwise damage may result Eddyfi Technologies Inuktun equipment is used in many varie...

Page 9: ...m storage temperatures are between 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F ICON Portable Controller Connection The ICON Portable Controller supplies power to the tether and vehicle It provides a communication inter...

Page 10: ...icle Configuration General Vehicle Assembly One Two or Three Tracks The Versatrax 50 ships disassembled for portability Its modular design can easily be configured to operate with one two or three tra...

Page 11: ...sing another flexible push link Connect the integrated interconnect cable from the front track to the camera 6 Install the appropriate traction wheels and camera skids as discussed in the sections bel...

Page 12: ...ke new bristles for the guide brushes to adapt to any specific size Brushes may be custom fit using the following procedure 1 Cut nylon line to length as outlined below or as needed for a specific siz...

Page 13: ...2mm 3 34 inch 85mm IPN 3089278 Onyx Skid Installation An Inuktun Onyx camera is supplied standard with the VT50 In Line system To install the camera onto the vehicle and with reference to the figure b...

Page 14: ...t cable on the front track 5 Power up the system so the operator can observe the video on the screen 6 Place the Onyx camera into the skid with the face flush with the front of the skid Rotate the cam...

Page 15: ...tion of the skid in the figure below A groove at the back of the skid captures it onto the camera mounting block while an open slot at the front allows for camera pan motion Drop Camera Configuration...

Page 16: ...rconnects using standard cable ties as shown below Optional Traction Arm Springs The spring loaded VT50 traction arms have been optimized for a 2in 50mm pipe size If additional traction is required in...

Page 17: ...Avoid loading the tether whenever possible Always use the Kellems grip strain relief if applicable to your system Regularly inspect the tether for damage Regularly clean the tether Note Protecting th...

Page 18: ...ectories are set Test video recording Test track control Test camera control Post Operations Check A Post Ops inspection should be carried out after every deployment using the following checklist Insp...

Page 19: ...ing are conducted through ICON RPT Manuals for these two software packages are included separately Controls for recording and snapshot functions are kept on screen with the camera controls ICON Manual...

Page 20: ...anual for information regarding fuse replacement Caution Disconnect the power source before servicing or replacing fuses Scheduled Maintenance and Servicing Picotrac crawlers are designed to provide r...

Page 21: ...ace box and computer Camera connector on vehicle is loose turn power off first before plugging in camera Check monitor input settings Vehicle power is not on Check for problems with other video compon...

Page 22: ...tors run but the track doesn t turn there is a problem with the gearing or shaft pins Try changing tracks and update serial number configuration ICON will require a restart Reel Problems 1 Tether dist...

Page 23: ...al number of the system component in question Eddyfi Robotics Inc Canadian Headquarters and Manufacturing Location 2569 Kenworth Road Suite C Nanaimo BC V9T 3M4 CANADA TF 1 877 468 5886 T 1 250 729 80...

Page 24: ...until the correct paperwork is completed If cross border shipments are not labelled as per the instructions the items may be held by customs and issued additional fees All returned items must be sent...

Page 25: ...ction to 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...

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