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DMTA029-01EN — Rev. E
December 2017

GLIDER

Two-Axis Flat Panel Scanner

User’s Manual

This instruction manual contains essential information on how to use this Olympus product safely and effectively.
Before using this product, thoroughly review this instruction manual. Use the product as instructed.

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Summary of Contents for GLIDER

Page 1: ...anual This instruction manual contains essential information on how to use this Olympus product safely and effectively Before using this product thoroughly review this instruction manual Use the produ...

Page 2: ...ensure the accuracy of the information contained therein and corresponds to the version of the product manufactured prior to the date appearing on the title page There could however be some differenc...

Page 3: ...pots 5 Safety Symbols 5 Safety Signal Words 6 Note Signal Words 7 Safety 7 Warnings 7 Equipment Disposal 8 CE European Community 8 WEEE Directive 8 Warranty Information 9 Technical Support 9 Introduct...

Page 4: ...nner Installation on the Inspection Surface 41 2 3 1 Installing a Scanner with Suction Cup Pods 41 2 3 2 Installing a Scanner with Magnetic Pods 44 2 4 Setting Up the Scanner for Inspection 46 3 Opera...

Page 5: ...unity EC eddy current ECA eddy current array FSW friction stir weld ID internal diameter N A not applicable NL normal liters OD outside diameter OEM original equipment manufacturer P N part number PA...

Page 6: ...DMTA029 01EN Rev E December 2017 List of Abbreviations vi...

Page 7: ...bels and symbols are attached to the GLIDER scanner at the location shown in Figure i 1 on page 1 with contents listed in Table 1 on page 2 If any or all of the labels or symbols are missing or illegi...

Page 8: ...ACMA for placement on the Australian market The warning symbol indicates that the user must read the user s manual in order to find out the nature of the potential hazards and any actions to avoid th...

Page 9: ...ever be used to inspect or examine human or animal body parts Instruction Manual This instruction manual contains essential information on how to use this Olympus product safely and effectively Before...

Page 10: ...canner Compatibility The GLIDER scanner is compatible with the Olympus ancillary equipment listed in Table 2 on page 4 Always use equipment and accessories that meet Olympus specifications Using incom...

Page 11: ...l is used to alert the user to potential hazards All safety messages that follow this symbol shall be obeyed to avoid possible harm or material damage P N U8775201 Scanner interface adaptor to connect...

Page 12: ...ll result in death or serious personal injury Do not proceed beyond a DANGER signal word until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met The WARNING signal word indicates a potentially haz...

Page 13: ...seful but not imperative The TIP signal word calls attention to a type of note that helps you apply the techniques and procedures described in the manual to your specific needs or provides hints on ho...

Page 14: ...of the GLIDER scanner check your local laws rules and regulations and follow them accordingly CE European Community WEEE Directive This device complies with the requirements of both directive 2014 30...

Page 15: ...quipment replacement if necessary This instruction manual explains the proper operation of your Olympus product The information contained herein is intended solely as a teaching aid and shall not be u...

Page 16: ...DMTA029 01EN Rev E December 2017 Important Information Please Read Before Use 10...

Page 17: ...y current type of probe is not included with the scanner however Typical applications include the inspection of plates and airplane fuselages for delamination cracks and corrosion as well as the inspe...

Page 18: ...DMTA029 01EN Rev E December 2017 Introduction 12...

Page 19: ...older moves along the Y axis Between inspection passes along one of the axes the probe or transducer can be either incremented in fixed steps or moved freely along the other axis to perform a raster s...

Page 20: ...ods manual type included or magnetic pods optional An optional vacuum generator with special suction cups is also available for more details see Installing a Vacuum Generator with Pods on page 19 Moun...

Page 21: ...n bearings that provide a smooth movement during the entire axis stroke Encoders which measure the probe position along the axes encoder resolution is marked on the module Locking devices which allow...

Page 22: ...the Y axis with respect to the X axis Y axis encoder module In addition to the common features listed above the Y axis encoder module includes a mounting surface for the probe or transducer holder To...

Page 23: ...ation and setup 2 1 Assembling the Scanner To assemble the scanner simply insert the Y axis into the X axis module To insert the Y axis into the X axis module 1 Pull up on the Y axis quick release dev...

Page 24: ...cing a Mounting Pod The following procedure is valid for both the manual suction cup model and the magnetic pod model see Figure 2 2 on page 18 For details on mounting pods used with an optional vacuu...

Page 25: ...page 19 Figure 2 4 Removing the mounting pod 3 Install the new mounting pod in the reverse order of removal 2 2 2 Installing a Vacuum Generator with Pods An optional venturi vacuum generator that oper...

Page 26: ...l a vacuum generator with pods 1 Remove both mounting pods from the pod brackets and remove one of the pod brackets from the frame see Figure 2 6 on page 21 Note air tube lengths included in kit may d...

Page 27: ...DMTA029 01EN Rev E December 2017 Scanner Assembly and Setup 21 Figure 2 6 Removing a mounting pod top and pod bracket bottom 2 Slide the module off the frame see Figure 2 7 on page 22...

Page 28: ...e through the opening on the new mounting pod and then connect it to the fitting see Figure 2 8 on page 22 Figure 2 8 Feeding the tube through the opening left to the fitting right 4 Push the tube int...

Page 29: ...ame nut on the open end of the frame and push the tube into the frame slot past the frame end see Figure 2 10 on page 23 Figure 2 10 Removing the nut left and feeding the tube to the frame end right 6...

Page 30: ...frame nut with the end of the frame and then slide the pod bracket back onto the frame see Figure 2 12 on page 24 Figure 2 12 Positioning the frame nut left and pod bracket right 8 Fasten the pod brac...

Page 31: ...nstalling the mounting pod right 9 Tighten the screws on the mounting pod see Figure 2 14 on page 25 Figure 2 14 Tightening the screws on the mounting pod 10 Install the vacuum generator onto the pod...

Page 32: ...nd install the air supply connector with a suitable sealant on its threads see Figure 2 16 on page 27 Be sure to push the tube ends until they touch the bottom of the quick connector openings and suff...

Page 33: ...DMTA029 01EN Rev E December 2017 Scanner Assembly and Setup 27 Figure 2 16 Connecting the tubes to the vacuum generator Figure 2 17 An example scanner with vacuum generator installed Sealant...

Page 34: ...sily adjusted by unlocking and turning the probe holder in set increments To change the orientation of the probe holder 1 Loosen the locking knob see Figure 2 18 on page 28 Figure 2 18 Loosening the k...

Page 35: ...up 29 Figure 2 19 Freeing the notch left and turning the probe holder 3 Align the notch in the new position see Figure 2 20 on page 29 Figure 2 20 Aligning the notch in the new position 4 Tighten the...

Page 36: ...ring arm If you prefer moving the Y axis encoder module with your hand resting on the probe or transducer you do not require springs because your hand will provide the required downward pressure on th...

Page 37: ...of one of the springs and then screw the screw into one of the threaded holes at the top of the bearing arm as shown in Figure 2 23 on page 31 Lift up the bearing arm for ease of access Figure 2 23 C...

Page 38: ...ing to the mounting bracket 3 Repeat the above steps for the second spring The probe or transducer holder is now held against the inspection surface with a constant pressure see Figure 2 25 on page 32...

Page 39: ...lant flow 2 Disconnect the couplant tubes from the couplant source and from the wedge if necessary 3 Disconnect the transducer cable 4 Remove the scanner from the inspection surface 5 Using a flat scr...

Page 40: ...parts together 8 Ensure that the transducer cable is disconnected and then unscrew the transducer from the wedge see Figure 2 28 on page 34 It is possible to unscrew the transducer without removing th...

Page 41: ...disassembled To replace a phased array probe 1 Turn off the couplant flow 2 Disconnect the couplant tubes from the couplant source 3 Disconnect the probe cable on the instrument To prevent any damage...

Page 42: ...holds the yoke parts together 7 Using a cross head screwdriver unscrew the four screws that hold the probe on the wedge and then remove the probe from the wedge see Figure 2 30 on page 36 Figure 2 30...

Page 43: ...e four screws that hold the probe on the wedge Do not overtighten the screws overtightening might crack the wedge 10 Reinstall the yoke on the wedge 11 Reinstall the probe assembly on the bearing arm...

Page 44: ...er can be increased or decreased by changing the appropriate frame section To minimize wear of the axis gear components it is recommended to minimize the axis changing frequency To change the length o...

Page 45: ...ing the axis 2 Align the new axis with the opening in the encoder module see Figure 2 34 on page 39 The rack gear must align with the pinion gear in the module Figure 2 34 Aligning the new axis 3 Turn...

Page 46: ...0 Figure 2 35 Turning the increment knob to move axis into the module 4 Turn the increment knob to completely pass the axis through the encoder module see Figure 2 36 on page 40 Figure 2 36 The axis p...

Page 47: ...n ferromagnetic surface To install a scanner with suction cup pods 1 Loosen the pivot locks on the two mounting pods see Figure 2 37 on page 41 Figure 2 37 Loosening the pivot lock on a pod manual typ...

Page 48: ...sure to use a reliable uninterrupted supply of air with sufficient flow and pressure to continuously secure the cups on the surface during inspection see Table 4 on page 54 for specifications Figure 2...

Page 49: ...ivot locks on the two mounting pods To remove a scanner with manual cups from the inspection surface push up against the tab on the suction cups as shown in Figure 2 40 on page 43 To remove a scanner...

Page 50: ...fore switching on the magnet Failure to do so may result in serious injuries To install a scanner with magnetic pods 1 Loosen the pivot locks on the two mounting pods 2 Before placing the scanner on t...

Page 51: ...d then repeat the optimization of the contact area between the pod and the surface to firmly attach the pod to the surface If you aren t able to achieve a good holding force with the pod do not use th...

Page 52: ...orrectly made on the main equipment components To set up the scanner for inspection 1 Use the dedicated cable to connect the probe or transducer to the acquisition unit 2 Connect the water tube betwee...

Page 53: ...allocation in the acquisition unit 5 Enter the encoder resolution on the acquisition unit It is recommended to perform an encoder calibration on both axes to improve the precision 6 Conveniently arran...

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Page 55: ...lanyard to prevent it from falling Failure to secure the scanner can lead to serious personal injuries or death When you are moving the GLIDER scanner and changing pod locations make sure that the mag...

Page 56: ...Figure 3 1 Knob engages inwards to lock the X axis 4 Pull the increment knob for the Y axis into the free running position see Figure 3 2 on page 50 Figure 3 2 The increment knob in the free running...

Page 57: ...Y axis module 7 When you have completed your inspection pass lock the Y axis 8 Unlock the X axis see Figure 3 4 on page 51 Figure 3 4 Pull out the knob to unlock the X axis 9 With the increment knob...

Page 58: ...r 3 52 Figure 3 5 Turning the increment knob 10 Lock the X axis 11 Unlock the Y axis 12 Move the Y axis encoder module in the reverse direction 13 Repeat the above inspection pass steps until the enti...

Page 59: ...in OD 7 kg 15 lb per cup Manual suction cups 114 mm 4 5 in OD 18 kg 40 lb per cup Venturi suction cups 102 mm 4 in OD see Table 4 on page 54 Magnetic pods 81 kg 180 lb per pod Encoder Type Quadrature...

Page 60: ...Venturi vacuum generator specifications VKMH12B S692NS2 B02 Parameter Minimum value Maximum value Input air supply pressure MPa psi 0 35 50 8 0 5 72 5 Final vacuum kPa inHg 73 21 6 93 27 6 Suction fl...

Page 61: ...27 16 in 152 mm 5 98 in 24 24 900 mm 35 43 in 845 mm 33 26 in 152 mm 5 98 in 36 36 1200 mm 47 24 in 1150 mm 45 27 in 152 mm 5 98 in 72 24 2159 mm 85 00 in 845 mm 33 26 in 152 mm 5 98 in Red White Brow...

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Page 63: ...ps and spare parts for the GLIDER scanner 5 1 Yokes Figure 5 1 on page 57 and Table 6 on page 57 provide ordering information for yokes Yoke dimensions depend on the wedge model used Figure 5 1 Yoke g...

Page 64: ...U8780194 SPWZ1 SA14 RexoFORM and SNW3 AQ25 WR 8 40 65 U8775055 SA1 L lateral 8 45 60 U8779096 SA3 8 50 55 U8775084 SA4 SA5 and HydroFORM A LiteHolder 8 55 55 U8779097 Water wedge 8 50 65 U8775132 SNW1...

Page 65: ...rts is provided in Table 9 on page 60 Table 7 Couplant feed units Part number Description U8780008 Electric couplant feed unit 3 78 L min at 414 kPa 1 GPM at 60 psi 100 VAC 240 VAC U8780009 Electric c...

Page 66: ...0 Figure 5 2 Exploded view Table 9 Spare parts Drawing item Quantity Part number Description 1 2 Q8300938 X Y index module complete assembly 2 2 Q8300939 Hook and loop cable tie mounts 3 2 U8907070 M3...

Page 67: ...35 mm flat head hexagonal screw 6 2 U8775135 Encoder and screw assembly 7 4 U8906398 M3 8 mm flat head hexagonal screw for encoder 8 2 U8908650 Encoder 9 1 U8779134 Y axis end support assembly 10 1 U...

Page 68: ...29 mm 72 in 26c 0 U8906873 76 mm 3 in diameter manual suction cup OEM equipment sold as of 2018 2 Q9000037 114 mm 4 5 in diameter manual suction cup OEM equipment sold from 2018 27 2 U8906398 Screw M3...

Page 69: ...shown 5 U8902320 4 mm ID irrigation tube unit length 305 mm 1 ft Not shown 2 U8900341 1 8 in ID irrigation tube unit length 305 mm 1 ft Not shown 1 U8902317 Irrigation 8 mm valve Not shown 1 U8901372...

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Page 71: ...preventive maintenance Only a regular inspection of the product is recommended to ensure that the GLIDER scanner functions correctly 6 2 Unit Cleaning The GLIDER scanner s external surfaces can be cl...

Page 72: ...DMTA029 01EN Rev E December 2017 Chapter 6 66 5 Wait until the unit dries completely before reconnecting the cables...

Page 73: ...2 8 Feeding the tube through the opening left to the fitting right 22 Figure 2 9 Pushing the tube into the frame left and tightening the screws right 23 Figure 2 10 Removing the nut left and feeding...

Page 74: ...he module 40 Figure 2 36 The axis passed completely through the encoder module 40 Figure 2 37 Loosening the pivot lock on a pod manual type shown 41 Figure 2 38 Attaching manual suction cups to the in...

Page 75: ...abel 2 Table 2 Ancillary equipment 4 Table 3 General specifications 53 Table 4 Venturi vacuum generator specifications VKMH12B S692NS2 B02 54 Table 5 Dimensions overall 55 Table 6 Replacement yokes 57...

Page 76: ...DMTA029 01EN Rev E December 2017 List of Tables 70...

Page 77: ...Australia 2 components overview 13 connector reference specifications 59 D DANGER signal word 6 dimensions scanner 55 direct current symbol 2 disposal equipment 8 E encoder module 15 encoder replacem...

Page 78: ...aring arm springs 30 conventional ultrasonic transducer 33 encoder 37 mounting pod 18 parts 18 phased array probe 35 S safety See also cautions and warnings foreign object debris FOD 4 instrument comp...

Page 79: ...5 instrument marking 2 magnetic 6 shock hazard 6 warnings foreign object debris FOD 4 general 7 magnetic pods 44 49 misuse of instrument 3 safety lanyard line 49 steep slopes 45 warranty information 9...

Page 80: ...DMTA029 01EN Rev E December 2017 Index 74...

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