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TriTrax™ 200 Vertical Crawler

Document: UMDT017749.docm

Revision: A02

Created by: JS

Date: 13 Apr 2021

IPN: 3094329-A02

Source Location: C:\ePDM\ISLEng\Products\DT-VersaTrax100MkII\Manuals\UMDT017749.docm

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User Ma

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Pre-Operations Check ............................................................................................................................ 23

Post-Operations Check ........................................................................................................................... 24

ICON™ Software .................................................................................................................................... 25

ICON™ Control Panel.......................................................................................................................... 25

Three-Track Operation ........................................................................................................................... 25

Vertical Crawler Expand & Contact Force .............................................................................................. 26

Dealing with Obstacles ........................................................................................................................... 27

Inspection Guidelines ............................................................................................................................. 28

Vehicle Recovery .................................................................................................................................... 28

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................... 29

Camera Control Problems ................................................................................................................... 29

Video Problems .................................................................................................................................... 29

Vehicle Problems ................................................................................................................................. 30

Reel Problems ..................................................................................................................................... 30

Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................ 31

Galvanic Corrosion Control ..................................................................................................................... 31

Rinsing and Cleaning .............................................................................................................................. 32

Microtrac™ Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 32

Camera Maintenance ............................................................................................................................. 32

Tether Re-termination ............................................................................................................................. 32

Diameter and Force Feedback Calibration ............................................................................................. 33

Diameter Feedback Calibration ........................................................................................................... 33

Force Feedback Calibration ................................................................................................................. 34

Parts and Repairs ....................................................................................................................................... 35

Ordering Parts/Customer Service ........................................................................................................... 35

Warranty Repairs ........................................................................................................................................ 36

Factory Returns to Canada ..................................................................................................................... 36

Product/System Drawing Package Availability ....................................................................................... 36

Summary of Contents for TriTrax 200

Page 1: ...Eddyfi Robotics Inc 2569 Kenworth Road Suite C Nanaimo BC V9T 3M4 CANADA 1 250 729 8080 info eddyfitechnologies com www eddyfitechnologies com TriTrax 200 Vertical Crawler Inspection Vehicle...

Page 2: ...Safety 6 Intended Use 7 System Setup 8 Personnel Requirements 8 Working and Storage Environment 8 System Power 10 Power Requirements 10 Generators Inverters 10 ICON Portable Controller 10 Interface Bo...

Page 3: ...26 Dealing with Obstacles 27 Inspection Guidelines 28 Vehicle Recovery 28 Troubleshooting 29 Camera Control Problems 29 Video Problems 29 Vehicle Problems 30 Reel Problems 30 Maintenance 31 Galvanic C...

Page 4: ...ribed in this manual Eddyfi Technologies reserves the right to change and or amend these specifications at any time without notice Information in this manual does not necessarily replace specific regu...

Page 5: ...n Radius IN 305 mm 12 in pipe Maximum Tether Length4 300 m 1 000 ft Tracks 3x Microtracs 4000 Camera Front Spectrum 45 Pan Tilt Rear Onyx Lights 2x 801 Lights Reel Optional portable tether reel with p...

Page 6: ...look directly at the lights Use a welding filter shade 8 or higher if inspecting the LEDs When performing maintenance or functional checks of the camera lights take precautions to pro tect nearby per...

Page 7: ...osphere WARNING Trip Hazard Never stand on the tether A snap load to the tether may pull it out from underneath you and cause you to fall Standing on the tether may also damage its internal conductors...

Page 8: ...perator s responsibility to assess whether a pipe is in the appropriate condition for safe passage of the vehicle or if there is a risk of getting stuck The operator may also assist in general site se...

Page 9: ...rwater Keep the tether connector capped with a dummy plug when not connected to the vehicle to help keep out dirt The tracks are tolerant to sandy and muddy conditions although this decreases seal lif...

Page 10: ...uired to operate the vehicle Refer to the Controller Setup section of the ICON Portable Controller User Manual for instructions on connecting a vehicle to the controller Interface Box Connection Optio...

Page 11: ...ler Visually line up the key in the connector before mating Fully screw down and hand tighten the locking collar Do not use tools because the connector can then be easily be overtightened 2 Secure bot...

Page 12: ...Vertical Crawler Document UMDT017749 docm Revision A02 Created by JS Date 13 Apr 2021 IPN 3094329 A02 Source Location C ePDM ISLEng Products DT VersaTrax100MkII Manuals UMDT017749 docm Page 12 of 36...

Page 13: ...brake is engaged disengaging the friction brake can result in slack tether resulting in potentially jamming the reel 5 Unwind some tether and connect the tether to the vehicle 6 Run the tether throug...

Page 14: ...steps to operate 1 Remove the Mini Reel from the shipping case 2 Connect the deck cable from the reel to the Video Interface and Power Supply 3 Connect the encoder deck cable from the reel to the Vide...

Page 15: ...ain relief if applicable to your system Regularly inspect the tether for damage Regularly clean the tether Note Protecting the conductors inside the tether is critical to the life and operation of the...

Page 16: ...ng connectors For dry mate connections a layer of grease corresponding to 1 10 the socket depth should be applied to the female connector After greasing fully mate the male and female connector and re...

Page 17: ...nual Vehicle Configuration Front Camera Removal Installation The Spectrum 45 and lights are held onto the vehicle using a simple clamping fixture To remove the camera or a light loosen the clamping M5...

Page 18: ...rations using 2 3 or 4 inch spacers require the Microtrac belt extensions to ensure vehicle stability Base Configuration 203mm to 305mm 8 to 12 pipe In the base configuration Microtracs are connected...

Page 19: ...nt UMDT017749 docm Revision A02 Created by JS Date 13 Apr 2021 IPN 3094329 A02 Source Location C ePDM ISLEng Products DT VersaTrax100MkII Manuals UMDT017749 docm Page 19 of 36 User Manual Figure 1 203...

Page 20: ...ets do the following as shown below 1 Fasten either the 50 2 inch or 75mm 3 inch track spacer to the spacer base using 4x M5x16mm Flat Head Machine Screws 2 Attach the Microtrac to the extension brack...

Page 21: ...ocument UMDT017749 docm Revision A02 Created by JS Date 13 Apr 2021 IPN 3094329 A02 Source Location C ePDM ISLEng Products DT VersaTrax100MkII Manuals UMDT017749 docm Page 21 of 36 User Manual FIGURE...

Page 22: ...on A02 Created by JS Date 13 Apr 2021 IPN 3094329 A02 Source Location C ePDM ISLEng Products DT VersaTrax100MkII Manuals UMDT017749 docm Page 22 of 36 User Manual Figure 3 305mm 406mm 12 to 16 Inch Co...

Page 23: ...ich could affect its operation Ensure that all fasteners are in place and secure In particular check the fasteners holding on cam eras lights tracks and the harness block Visually inspect the vehicle...

Page 24: ...er operation 4 Clean the system by hosing it down with water at regular line pressure Do not pressure wash The tracks may be cleaned off by hosing them down while running If the system has been used i...

Page 25: ...control panel Three Track Operation The three track tripod arrangement of the TriTrax 200 presents a unique control task to the operator The bottom two tracks work as an ordinary tractor pair controll...

Page 26: ...onal amount after full contact with the pipe Springs in the linkage will increase the track pressure as the mechanism expands The expanded size and contact force are measured at the vehicle and the In...

Page 27: ...taken during certain transition maneuvers between pipe sizes for example 1 Crawling upwards transition from small to large pipe This is the safest transition with no danger of falling or mechanism ov...

Page 28: ...nducted for the benefit of the client who is reviewing the footage later on Vehicle Recovery In the event the vehicle becomes disabled while on a mission in a pipe provision has been made for re cover...

Page 29: ...Video cables are not hooked up between interface box and computer o Camera connector on vehicle is loose turn power off first before plugging in camera o Check that the camera harness whip is plugged...

Page 30: ...vehicle by pulling it out with the tether If no current registers then power or communication is not getting to the tracks Check all the cable connections o Try power cycling the system o Inspect the...

Page 31: ...es in many areas For vehicle systems that are often pulled in and out of the water aluminum anodes are especially important as zinc anodes tend to scale over when exposed to air and may not reactivate...

Page 32: ...scratching the camera port Use glass cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the port CAUTION Do not use a pressure washer to clean the camera Very high pres sure water can push past seals and flood the co...

Page 33: ...vice One person to observe the device and the second person to operate the software 2 Always calibrate at positions close to hard mechanical stops never at the mechanical stops 3 After a device is cal...

Page 34: ...Drive the expansion mechanism somewhere in the middle of its travel 2 With no load on the spring link Set MIN in ICON 3 Set MAX in ICON when there is no load on the spring link 4 Push down the linkage...

Page 35: ...irectly from 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...

Page 36: ...s Items shipped without an RMA number will be held at Eddyfi Technolo gies until the correct paperwork is completed If cross border shipments are not labelled as per the instruc tions the items may be...

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