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ONLINE ELECTRONICS LTD 

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Online Electronics Ltd 
Online House 
Blackburn Business Park 
Woodburn Road, Blackburn 
Aberdeen 
AB21 0PS 
UK 
+44 (0)1224 714 714 
www.online-electronics.com 
[email protected] 

3015X ALKALINE SERIES 

ELECTROMAGNETIC TRANSMITTER 

OPERATING MANUAL 

 

The 3015X transmitter is an electromagnetic transmitter that 

can be used for pig tracking and locating functions, intended  

for use in pipeline diameters of 8” to 12” 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 3015X ALKALINE Series

Page 1: ...kburn Aberdeen AB21 0PS UK 44 0 1224 714 714 www online electronics com sales online electronics com 3015X ALKALINE SERIES ELECTROMAGNETIC TRANSMITTER OPERATING MANUAL The 3015X transmitter is an electromagnetic transmitter that can be used for pig tracking and locating functions intended for use in pipeline diameters of 8 to 12 ...

Page 2: ...ONLINE ELECTRONICS LTD 3015_5001_A01 Page 2 of 17 CONFIGURATION INFORMATION SERIAL NUMBER OUTPUT SIGNAL REPETITION RATE 1 RATE 1 BATTERY LIFE AT 20 C REPETITION RATE 2 RATE 2 BATTERY LIFE AT 20 C ...

Page 3: ...APPLICABLE Date IF APPLICABLE Approved Date Rev Date By Summary of change A00 03 08 17 BG CR00485 Was 3015X ATEX ALKALINE EM TRANSMITTER MANUAL RevB02 CR00380 Address change CR00499 Front cover update A01 09 10 17 BG CR0049 Cover page update COMMENTS ca 09 06 32 11 10 2017 ...

Page 4: ... 4 OPERATION 8 4 1 TURNING ON 8 4 2 TURNING OFF 8 4 3 FUNCTION TEST 9 4 4 DEPLOYMENT 9 4 5 MODE SELECT 10 4 6 INSTALLATION 11 4 7 BATTERY LIFETIME 12 4 8 BATTERY REPLACEMENT 13 5 MAINTENANCE 14 5 1 O RING REPLACEMENT 14 5 2 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 15 6 DISPOSAL OF UNIT 16 7 WARRANTY 16 8 APPENDIX A ATEX SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS 17 ...

Page 5: ...tter It is possible to detect the EM transmissions from a 3015X transmitter through pipeline walls in excess of 40mm thick however performance is dependent on several factors including the type of receiver and antenna used distance between antenna and transmitter pig design pig speed pipeline diameter pipeline material and background EM noise levels Please contact OEL to discuss the most effective...

Page 6: ...lsing 0 4sec ON 3 6sec OFF at 20 C in air 31 days Lifetime pulsing 0 4sec ON 4 6sec OFF at 20 C in air 37 days Alkaline batteries 5x DURACELL INDUSTRIAL ID1300 ALKALINE D CELLS Standard signal at 1m with OEL reference antenna at 20 C in air 624mVpp Standard frequency 21 8Hz Operating temperature range 20 to 54 C External pressure rating 500bar Bump rating 20G Weight in air including batteries 7kg ...

Page 7: ... Contact Online Electronic immediately if there is a suspicion that the equipment has become pressurised WARNING Only DURACELL INDUSTRIAL ID1300 ALKALINE cells are permitted to be used in this equipment WARNING Replace all batteries at the same time NEVER install used batteries NEVER install a mix of new and used batteries USE ONLY new batteries from the same package or manufacturing batch DO NOT ...

Page 8: ...ually shipped with a Nylon washer under the bleed screw to prevent accidental activation during transport This must be removed before the transmitter can be turned on 2 Use an EM receiver system to confirm that the transmitter is functioning properly at the expected pulse rate 4 2 TURNING OFF 1 To turn the transmitter off loosen the bleed screw 3 full turns using a 10mm AF Allen key To prevent the...

Page 9: ...ion rates 5 An inherent null spot is detectable when the antenna is at 90 degrees to and pointing at the centre of the transmitter allowing accurate positioning of a pig Refer to the relevant EM receiver manual for further information 6 Turn OFF the transmitter as detailed in Section 4 2 TURNING OFF 7 If all results were as expected then the system is functional 4 4 DEPLOYMENT Before each deployme...

Page 10: ...r PULS or RATE 2 switch in lower position or CONT Refer to the cover of this manual for the rates available for the transmitter being used 6 Examine the O ring seals for any signs of contamination or damage replace and or re grease if necessary 7 Replace the PCB ENDCAP using the supplied ENDCAP REMOVAL TOOL Do not use a vice or spanner it only needs to be hand tight Damage may occur if over tighte...

Page 11: ...an be minimised by reducing the amount of magnetic material surrounding the transmitter Leave as much of the transmitter exposed as possible Any slits or apertures which can be made in the surrounding material will help Use materials with as low magnetic permeability as possible Non magnetic materials such as plastics will not suffer from this effect The table below shows the typical characteristi...

Page 12: ...onger signal at the expense of lifetime or extended lifetime at the expense of signal contact Online Electronics Ltd for more details and to discuss your requirements In extreme circumstances the transmitter operating lifetime may be reduced by how the transmitter is installed on a pig For example if it is installed inside an aluminium tube the operating lifetime may be reduced to as little as 50 ...

Page 13: ...ELL INDUSTRIAL ID1300 Alkaline D cells into the battery compartment POSITIVE END first with a 3015X 029 ALK BATTERY DISC between neighbouring cells A total of 4x battery discs will be required 7 Once all batteries are installed ensure that it is the FLAT NEGATIVE END of the batteries which you see when looking into the open end of the transmitter 8 Examine the O ring seals for any signs of contami...

Page 14: ...may need to be replaced 7 Lightly grease all sealing surfaces using a suitable grease e g DOW CORNING MOLYKOTE 111 COMPOUND 8 Lightly grease each O ring with a suitable grease e g DOW CORNING MOLYKOTE 111 COMPOUND before fitting 9 Referring to Section 4 8 BATTERY REPLACEMENT re insert the batteries and battery discs then refit the BATTERY ENDCAP to the BATTERY end of the housing and the PCB ENDCAP...

Page 15: ...ns Failure to use such components may invalidate the certification approval and may make the equipment dangerous Online Electronics Ltd can supply redress kits containing a complete set of replacement batteries O rings O ring grease battery discs and endcap locking screws contact Online Electronics Ltd for more information If the transmitter is to be placed in storage for a long period of time rem...

Page 16: ...n buying a new product you will have the possibility to return free of charge another end of life product of equivalent type that has fulfilled the same functions as the supplied equipment These items may be deposited at Online Electronics Ltd Online House Blackburn Business Park Woodburn Road Aberdeen AB21 0PS UK Alternatively to arrange a collection of any waste electrical equipment obligated to...

Page 17: ...G Ex d IIB T4 T6X APPLICABLE STANDARDS EN 60079 0 2012 A11 2013 EN 60079 1 2014 SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR SAFE USE 1 The temperature class is reliant on the operating ambient temperature as follows Ambient temperature T Class 20 C to 40 C T6 20 C to 80 C T4 2 Warning Do not open when an explosive atmosphere may be present 3 Use only ALKALINE 1 5V 18Ah D cells rated for at least 250mA continuous curre...

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