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Chapter 2 

  PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 

2.1.  Intended Use 

 

The 

ROTIX

 chain scanner is a manually operated scanner which provides encoded 

probe positions of two or four probes. The double wheel chain components straddle 

the weld and fasten a scanning frame circumferentially around pipe or tubing. 

2.1.1.  Operating Limits 

Minimum

Maximum

Pipe/Tube range 

(2 Probe)

10.1 cm 

(4 in)

96.5 cm 

(38 in)

Pipe/Tube range

 (4 Probe)

11.4 cm 

(4.5 in)

96.5 cm 

(38 in)

2.1.2.  Operating Environment 

The 

ROTIX

 chain scanner is designed for use in an industrial environment that is 

between -20° C

 (-4°F)

 and 50° C 

(122°F)

.

The 

ROTIX

 - High Temperature Kit is required for surface temperatures between 

50°C - 150°C 

(122°F - 302°F)

.

2.2.  Dimensions and Weight 

3

1

2

Fig. 1

 - Frame dimensions

Summary of Contents for Rotix

Page 1: ...ROTIX Manual Weld Frame Scanner CE0120 Rev 05 ...

Page 2: ...ce a magnetic field which may cause failure or permanent damage to items such as watches memory devices CRT monitors medical devices or other electronics People with pacemakers or ICD s must stay at least 25 cm 10 in away at all times WARNING Do NOT operate scanner in an explosive environment Do NOT operate scanner in the presence of volatile substances The WEEE symbol indicates that the product m...

Page 3: ... 4 Chapter 4 System Components 5 4 1 Component Identification 5 4 2 Tools 8 4 2 1 Included Tools 8 4 2 2 Optional tools 8 4 3 Overhead Adjustable Link 9 4 4 Wheel Block with Handle 10 4 4 1 Wheel Removal Installation 10 4 5 Double Chain Mount 11 4 6 Cable Clips 11 4 7 Spring Loaded Encoder 12 4 8 Frame Bar 12 4 9 Pivot Buttons 12 4 10 Chain Connection 13 4 11 Ratchet Lever 13 4 12 Slip Joint Probe...

Page 4: ...nversion 27 4 16 High Temperature Weld Frame Scanner 29 4 17 Magnetic Wheel Kit 30 4 18 Pre amp Bracket 31 Chapter 5 Configurations 32 5 1 Two Probe Scanning 32 5 2 Four Probe Scanning 32 5 3 Four Probe Cantilever Scanning 33 Chapter 6 Operation 34 6 1 Setup of ROTIX on a Scanning Surface 34 Chapter 7 Maintenance 38 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 39 8 1 Technical Support 39 Chapter 9 Spare Parts 40 9 1...

Page 5: ...Holder Parts 46 9 4 Probe Holder Components 47 9 4 1 Arm Style 47 9 4 2 Yoke Style 47 9 4 3 Swing Arm Style 47 9 4 4 Pivot Button Style 47 9 5 Variable Components 48 9 5 1 Frame Bars 48 Chapter 10 Disposal 49 Chapter 11 Limited Warranty 50 Chapter 12 Appendix 52 12 1 Two Probe Chain Configuration Setup Chart 52 12 2 Four Probe Chain Configuration Setup Chart 53 ...

Page 6: ...Product Brand This user manual describes the proper safety precautions setup and use of the ROTIX weld frame scanner 1 1 1 Manufacturer Jireh Industries Ltd 53158 Range Road 224 Ardrossan Alberta Canada T8E 2K4 780 922 4534 jireh com DISTRIBUTOR MANUFACTURER ...

Page 7: ...rentially around pipe or tubing 2 1 1 Operating Limits Minimum Maximum Pipe Tube range 2 Probe 10 1 cm 4 in 96 5 cm 38 in Pipe Tube range 4 Probe 11 4 cm 4 5 in 96 5 cm 38 in 2 1 2 Operating Environment The ROTIX chain scanner is designed for use in an industrial environment that is between 20 C 4 F and 50 C 122 F The ROTIX High Temperature Kit is required for surface temperatures between 50 C 150...

Page 8: ...g 2 5 12 5 cm 4 9 in 6 HT frame height Fig 2 6 10 5 cm 4 1 in Encoder cable length 5 m 16 4 in 2 3 Environmental Sealing Watertight submersible contact Jireh Industries Ltd on page 1 for details 2 4 Performance Specifications X Axis encoder resolution 9 05 counts mm 230 0 counts in High Temperature X Axis encoder resolution 4 28 counts mm 108 7 counts in 4 5 6 Fig 2 High temperature frame dimensio...

Page 9: ...ONS 3 1 Definition of Symbols Instructions to look here or to see this part Denotes movement Instructing user to carry out action in a specified direction Indicates alignment axis Alerts user that view has changed to a reverse angle ...

Page 10: ...entification Fig 3 Short link CES033 Fig 4 Long link Fig 5 Dovetail link CES040 Fig 6 Buckle CES035 Fig 7 Catch link CES035 Fig 8 Overhead adjustable link CES031 Fig 9 Spring loaded encoder BGS053 Fig 10 Wheel block with handle CES070 Fig 11 Slip joint probe holder PHA012 ...

Page 11: ...ure short link CES076 Fig 15 High temperature buckle CES078 Fig 16 High temperature catch link CES077 Fig 17 High temperature wheel block with handle CES071 Fig 18 High temperature spring loaded encoder BGS071 Fig 19 High temperature cable management dovetail mount CES089 Fig 20 Cable management dovetail mount CES044 ...

Page 12: ...PAGE 7 of 53 CE0120 Rev 05 Fig 21 3 8 in wrench EA470 Fig 22 3 mm hex driver EA414 Fig 23 Frame bar BG0038 Fig 24 ROTIX case CEA011 Fig 25 Irrigation kit CMG007 Fig 26 ROTIX high temperature case CEA030 ...

Page 13: ...the ROTIX The 3 8 in wrench Fig 28 is used to remove and install buttons on the probe holders 4 2 2 Optional tools Some specialized adjustments require tools that are not included with this kit Fig 27 3 mm hex driver Fig 28 3 8 in wrench Fig 29 1 5 mm hex wrench Fig 30 2 mm hex wrench Fig 31 2 5 mm hex wrench Fig 32 3 mm hex wrench ...

Page 14: ...ce for probes and wedges When low profile scanning is required the ratchet lever is adjustable Loosen the rachet handle Fig 33 and extend or retract the link as required Tighten the rachet handle Fig 34 see Ratchet Lever on page 13 Fig 33 Loosen ratchet lever Fig 34 Adjust link and tighten rachet lever ...

Page 15: ...nob Fig 36 4 4 1 Wheel Removal Installation Tightly grip the wheel to be removed by hand Using the supplied 3 mm hex driver Fig 27 loosen the wheel from the axle TIP When the brake is engaged and the scanner is moved this may loosen the wheels from the axle Grip the wheel tightly and retighten the axle with the 3 mm hex driver NOTE The spring loaded encoder can NOT be mounted to the wheel block wi...

Page 16: ... lower hole of the double chain mount is used to connect the chain during 2 probe scanning When scanning with 4 probes requiring 2 overhead adjustable links always connect the overhead adjustable links to the top holes of the double chain mount 4 6 Cable Clips Clips have been provided to assist with cable management Simply pinch the clip an and press it into the dovetail groove of the frame bar Fi...

Page 17: ...coder can NOT be mounted to the wheel block with handle when the diameter of the scan surface is less than 30 4 cm 12 in 4 8 Frame Bar Frame bars Fig 45 are used to mount probe holders probe positioning systems and other accessories see Frame Bars on page 48 Frame bars are available in a variety of lengths 4 9 Pivot Buttons Available in a variety of shapes and sizes fitting various wedge dimension...

Page 18: ...atchet Lever The rachet levers are used for various locking and braking functions on the ROTIX system Occasionally movement of the lever locking position is required The lever placement can be adjusted by following these steps 1 Pull the ratchet lever away from the base of which it is connected Fig 50 2 Continue to pull while rotating the lever in the appropriate direction Fig 51 3 Release the lev...

Page 19: ...Probe Holder Setup To mount a UT wedge in the probe holder follow these steps 1 Rotate the probe holder adjustment knob and attach probe holder to a frame bar Fig 54 2 Use the probe holder adjustment knob to position the probe holder along the frame bar Fig 55 F I A C B D E G H Fig 53 Slip Joint Probe Holder Fig 54 Attach to frame bar Fig 55 Adjust on frame bar Fig 56 Adjust swing arm Fig 57 Place...

Page 20: ...ment knob Fig 58 and remove outer probe holder arm from yoke 6 Adjust inner probe holder arm as required to best centre the probe on the yoke s pivot axis Fig 58 TIP The probe holder yoke can accommodate many different probe and wedge sizes of varying widths It is best to centre the wedge with the yoke s pivot axis to reduce wedge tipping when scanning Position the inner probe holder arm according...

Page 21: ...lightly and press latch button Fig 63 to apply spring pressure to the wedge 4 Gently lower probe holder and wedge to the scanning surface Fig 64 4 12 3 Probe Holder Force Adjustment It is possible to adjust the tension of the probe holder spring NOTE To perform this operation the 2 mm hex wrench Fig 30 and 3 mm hex wrench Fig 32 is required Light 1 kg 2 lb Medium 2 kg 4 lb Heavy 3 kg 6 lb When con...

Page 22: ... the force adjustment screw Fig 67 5 Lightly press the long arm of the 3 mm hex wrench down Using the 2 mm hex wrench loosen the force adjustment screw but do not remove it Fig 68 6 Gently apply pressure on the long leg of the 3 mm hex wrench until the force adjustment marker lines up with the desired spring tension While keeping the markers in line tighten the force adjustment screw Fig 69 Fig 65...

Page 23: ...ew Slide the arms from the yoke Fig 71 3 Flip the yoke 180 and reverse the probe holder arms Fig 72 4 Place the pivot buttons on the inside of the probe holder arms Fig 73 using a 3 8 in wrench Fig 28 Slide the arms onto the yoke and tighten the probe holder arm adjustment knob and the arm clamp screw Fig 70 Unscrew yoke pivot screw Fig 71 Remove arms Fig 72 Flip yoke and reverse arms Fig 73 Attac...

Page 24: ...ket Fig 74 or preferred position Tighten swing arm knob 6 Using the 3 mm hex driver screw the yoke pivot screw into the opposite side of the probe holder swing arm Fig 75 Ensure the yoke is level to avoid issues with the plunger set screw Fig 74 Position swing arm Fig 75 Install yoke to swing arm Fig 76 Reversed probe holder ...

Page 25: ...cable management ensure the dovetail link is placed 2nd in the chain behind the overhead adjustable link 4 13 1 Cable Management Dovetail Mount To attach the cable management follow these steps Fig 77 Cable management Fig 78 Loosen and slide on Fig 79 Tighten knob ...

Page 26: ...g cables and hoses that run to the scanner 1 Open the cable management Begin at the tube s dovetail mount and place the cabling in the tube Fig 80 2 Follow the cable placement zipping the tube closed Fig 81 3 Once the cable is placed the entire length of tube bring the zipper from the tubes opposite end meeting at any point in the middle Fig 82 4 When necessary the two zippers may be opened to all...

Page 27: ...opening and the cable management dovetail mount opening 3 Slide the clamp over the tube and cable management dovetail mount pinching the tube in between Fig 85 4 Tighten the clamp screw Fig 86 4 14 Reduced Width Scanning Kit The encoded probe holding link houses the main encoder and provides a mounting base for probe holders To mount adjust the frame bar loosen the bar adjustment knobs insert bar ...

Page 28: ...holder adjustment knob allows the probe holder to be attached to a frame bar as well as horizontal positioning on a frame bar Fig 89 2 Vertical adjustment knob allows the vertical probe holder height adjustment Fig 90 3 Position the pivot buttons where necessary When narrow scanning footprint is required use the pivot button holes closets to the yoke Fig 91 TIP Probe pivoting may be impeded when c...

Page 29: ...older arm accordingly Fig 92 using the supplied 3 mm hex driver Fig 27 5 Loosen the probe holder arm adjustment knob Fig 93 and slide the probe holder arm along the yoke pinching the wedge in place 6 Tighten the probe holder arm adjustment knob Fig 94 4 15 2 Probe Holder Vertical Adjustment To adjust the probe holder vertically follow these steps Fig 92 Adjust inner arm Fig 93 Adjust outer arm Fig...

Page 30: ... adjustment knob Fig 96 4 Lift the yoke slightly and press the latch button Fig 97 then slowly lower towards scanning surface to apply spring pressure to the wedge Fig 98 TIP If less spring force is desired refer to step 2 and place the wedge approximately 20 mm in above inspection surface 4 15 3 Probe Holder Transverse Adjustment To adjust the probe holder s transverse angle follow these steps Fi...

Page 31: ...der Fig 101 Then tighten the transverse adjustment screw 4 15 4 Probe Holder Longitudinal Adjustment To adjust the probe holder s vertical angle for longitudinal scanning follow these steps 1 Ensure the probe holder is in latched upper position Fig 95 2 Using the supplied 3 mm hex driver Fig 27 loosen the longitudinal adjustment screw Fig 102 3 Rotate the main body of the probe holder until it is ...

Page 32: ... driver Fig 27 unscrew the yoke pivot screw and remove yoke Fig 105 3 Loosen the probe holder arm adjustment knob and the arm clamp screw Slide the probe holder arms off the yoke Fig 106 4 Flip the yoke 180 and swap the probe holder arms Fig 107 5 Place the pivot buttons on the inside of the probe holder arms Fig 108 using a 3 8 in wrench Fig 28 Fig 105 Unscrew yoke pivot screw Fig 106 Remove prob...

Page 33: ...d M3 screw stop post on the bottom of the probe holder Unscrew the stop post using a 1 5 mm hex wrench until it has cleared all obstructions Do not remove stop post Fig 110 8 Raise the stop post on the opposite side until the side of the post clearly contacts the 90 stop point on the probe holder s base Fig 111 Fig 109 Screw yoke to opposite side Fig 110 Lower 90 stop post Fig 111 Raise opposite 9...

Page 34: ... As such the instructions for use of the high temperature kit are the same as the instructions found in this user manual NOTE DO NOT substitute or use any components links wheel blocks encoder or cable management of the standard weld frame with the high temperature scanner Fig 113 ROTIX High Temperature Weld Frame Scanner WARNING EXTREME HEAT Use high temperature gloves capable of protection up to...

Page 35: ...in away When the use of a chain scanner is not appropriate the magnetic wheel kit Fig 114 can be used to replace the urethane wheels on a ROTIX scanner body Two sets of the magnetic wheel kits can also be used on the scanner body to double the magnetic force To install or remove wheels see Wheel Block with Handle on page 10 NOTE Do not use the magnetic wheels in conjunction with a chain assembly N...

Page 36: ...e amps use the adjustable screw mounting channel on the bottom of the bracket to attach a pre amp The pre amp bracket may also be ordered with velcro straps which are used to hold the pre amp NOTE Not compatible with the high temperature kit Fig 115 Insert velcro straps 1 Fig 116 Place pre amp and wrap velcro 2 Fig 117 Mount bracket on a frame bar 3 ...

Page 37: ...PAGE 32 of 53 Chapter 5 CONFIGURATIONS 5 1 Two Probe Scanning 5 2 Four Probe Scanning Fig 118 Two probe scanning Fig 119 Four probe scanning ...

Page 38: ...PAGE 33 of 53 CE0120 Rev 05 5 3 Four Probe Cantilever Scanning Fig 120 Four probe cantilever scanning ...

Page 39: ...ed based on the diameter of the pipe or tubing Fig 121 Refer to the appropriate chart based on the number of probes to be used when scanning 2 Assemble the appropriate configuration to the frame bar Fig 122 Install the wedge and probes that will be used see Slip Joint Probe Holder on page 14 TIP The following example is a four probe configuration for a 30 4 cm 12 in pipe diameter Fig 121 Refer to ...

Page 40: ...will be 180 opposite of the scanner body Fig 123 TIP Place the dovetail link 2nd in the chain after the overhead adjustable link 4 Ensure the wheel block with handle brakes are locked see Wheel Block with Handle on page 10 5 Drape the configured assembly around pipe tube to be inspected Fig 124 Ensure the scanner s double wheel chain links straddle the weld Fig 123 Assemble configuration Fig 124 P...

Page 41: ...buckle adjustment knob until the buckle s lever can be pushed down locking the buckle in place Fig 127 The tightness of the ROTIX on the pipe can be adjusted using the buckle adjustment knob Fig 126 1 TIP If additional clearance is required the buckle s ratchet lever can be pulled out and rotated to various positions see Ratchet Lever on page 13 Fig 125 Hook buckle to catch link 1 Fig 126 Adjust p...

Page 42: ...able management see Cable Management System on page 20 9 Lower probe holders to the scan surface see Slip Joint Probe Holder on page 14 10 Release the brakes on the wheel blocks with handle to commence scanning see Wheel Block with Handle on page 10 Fig 128 Configured four probe configuration ...

Page 43: ...and a medium bristle brush After washing your system use a light oil to lubricate the slide and the adjustment screw on the buckle component Fig 6 Before using the scanner ensure all connectors are free of water and moisture NOTE All components with wiring cables or electrical connections are splash proof However these components are NOT submersible NOTE Never use strong solvents or abrasive mater...

Page 44: ...r required number of links for the diameter of pipe tube that is to be scanned Ensure the correct outer diameter measurement of the pipe tube Reset the scanner with the correct number of links Buckle is incorrectly setup Adjust tightness of buckle see Setup of ROTIX on a Scanning Surface on page 34 2 Insufficient probe contact Scanner not set properly Reconfigure the scanner as per instructions se...

Page 45: ... CES040 Dovetail Link 5 CES035 Catch Link 6 CES070 Wheel Block With Handle 7 BTS018 Brake Handle CEA011 ROTIX Frame Case BOM ID Part Description BGS053 X 05 Spring Loaded Enc see Enc Con 10 BG0038 X Frame Bar see Frame Bar 11 CES031 Overhead Adjustable Link 12 PHG014 2 Probe Spare Parts Kit 13 CMG007 Irrigation Kit 14 EA414 3 mm Hex Driver 8 CES032 Double Chain Mount CES012 Non Magnetic Wheel 15 E...

Page 46: ...High Temperature Long Link 6 CES078 High Temperature Buckle 7 PHG014 2 Probe Spare Parts Kit 8 CES071 9 CE0143 High Temperature Wheel 10 CES032 Double Chain Mount 11 CES031 Overhead Adjustable Link 12 CEA030 ROTIX High Temperature Frame Case 13 BG0091 Cable Clip 14 BG0038 X Frame Bar see Frame Bar 15 BGS071 X 05 High Temperature Spring Loaded Encoder see Encoder Connector 16 EA470 3 8 in Wrench Hi...

Page 47: ...H0069 4 1 cm 1 61 in 4 6 cm 1 81 in Length Swing Arm Style Swing Arm Style Part PH0100 Part Length B C Connector Type Olympus Focus LT Zetec Z Scan Eddyfi Ectane 2 Olympus OmniScan MX Zetec ZIRCON TOPAZ Company Instrument G M Connector Type GE USM Vision Sonotron Isonic D F TD Focus Scan Handy Scan Pocket Scan Olympus OmniScan MX2 OmniScan SX U Sonatest VEO PRISMA Company Instrument V Pragma PAUT ...

Page 48: ...High Temperature Cable Management Mount 2 1 CXS114 High Temperature Cable Management Clamp High Temperature Cable Managment Sleeving 4 5 m 14 7 ft 3 CX0371 0 45 2 1 3 Fig 134 Cable management Part Description CES029 Pre Amp Bracket CES029 V Pre Amp Bracket with Velcro Fig 135 Pre amp bracket Part Description BTG014 Magnetic Wheel Kit Fig 136 Magnetic wheel kit ...

Page 49: ...3 5 Reduced Width Scanning Kit Part Description CEG018 W XX Reduced Width Scanning Kit W Encoder Connector Type See Encoder Connector Type XX Pivot Button Style See Pivot Button Style Fig 137 Reduced width scanning kit ...

Page 50: ... Holder Subassembly 2 MD050 010 SHCS M4 x 0 7 x 10 mm SST 3 PH0104 Knurled Knob M4 x 0 7 x 18 mm 4 mm stand off SST 4 see Swing Arm Style 5 PH0082 Knurled Knob M4 x 0 7 x 10 mm 3 mm stand off SST 6 see Yoke Style 7 see Arm Style 8 PH0011 X Pivot Button Style see Pivot Button Style 1 3 2 4 5 8 7 6 Fig 138 Slip joint probe holder parts ...

Page 51: ... 1 PHS028 Vertical Probe Holder Subassembly 2 PH0082 Knurled Knob M4 x 0 7 x 10 mm 3 mm stand off SST 3 see Arm Style 4 PH0011 X Pivot Button Style see Pivot Button Style 5 see Yoke Style 6 MD050 010 SHCS M4 x 0 7 x 10 mm SST 1 2 3 4 6 5 Fig 139 Vertical probe holder parts ...

Page 52: ...TOFD Wedge Type Pivot Hole Size Wedge Type Wide Standard PHS048 8 3 cm 3 26 in 12 2 cm 4 79 in Length Yoke Style Yoke Style Part PHS047 Part Length S W S W Yoke Style Wide Standard PHS063 PHS052 Part 6 3 cm 2 47in Length 7 9cm 3 06in Length Yoke Style Part B C Connector Type Olympus Focus LT Zetec Z Scan Eddyfi Ectane 2 Olympus OmniScan MX Zetec ZIRCON TOPAZ Company Instrument G M Connector Type G...

Page 53: ...G0090 20 BG0090 10 20cm 7 87in 10cm 3 94in BG0090 40 BG0090 30 40cm 15 75in 30cm 11 81in BG0090 50 50cm 19 69in Length 06 07 08 09 2 3 mm 0 09 in Conical Head 5 mm 0 20 in Internal 3 0 mm 0 12 in Zetec PA TOFD Long Short PH0069 4 1 cm 1 61 in 4 6 cm 1 81 in Length Swing Arm Style Swing Arm Style Part PH0100 Part Length B C Connector Type Olympus Focus LT Zetec Z Scan Eddyfi Ectane 2 Olympus OmniSc...

Page 54: ...European Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE this symbol indicated that the product must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste but should be collected separately Refer to Jireh Industries for return and or collection systems available in your country ...

Page 55: ... exchanged any replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes Jireh s property When a refund is given your product becomes Jireh s property OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE To utilize Jireh s warranty service you must ship the product at your expense to and from Jireh Industries Before you deliver your product for warranty service you must phone Jireh and obtain an RMA number This ...

Page 56: ...ective owners and third party entities Changes or modifications to this unit or accessories not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment All specifications are subject to change without notice 2015 Jireh Industries Ltd ...

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Page 59: ...Jireh Industries Ltd 53158 Range Road 224 Ardrossan Alberta Canada T8E 2k4 780 922 4534 jireh com ...

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