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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 

 

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WARNING:  The  Special  Conditions  for  Safe  Use  as  detailed  in  Section  8  APPENDIX  A  – 

ATEX SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS must be followed at all times. 
 

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WARNING:  Any  operation  involving  pressure  is  potentially  hazardous.  No  person  should 

use  this  equipment  unless  fully  aware  of  the  potential  hazards  of  working  with  pressurised 
vessels.  The  purchaser  of  this  equipment  is  responsible  for  the  training  and  competence  of 
operators  and  the  manner  in  which  it  is  used.  This  manual  should  be  read  through  and 
understood  before  installation  and  commissioning  so  that  the  operator  is  familiar  with  the 
equipment. Contact Online Electronics Ltd immediately should any difficulty arise in the use of 
this equipment.  
 

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WARNING:  DO  NOT  open  when  an  explosive  atmosphere  may  be  present.  Always  use 

caution when opening equipment which has been in a pressurised environment. It is possible 
for  pressure  to  leak  into  the  equipment  and  remain  there  even  after  external  pressure  has 
been  removed.  ALWAYS  point  the  end  to  be  opened  towards  a  safe  area  and  away  from 
yourself  or  others.  Contact  Online  Electronic  immediately  if  there  is  a  suspicion  that  the 
equipment has become pressurised. 
 

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WARNING: Only DURACELL INDUSTRIAL ID1300 ALKALINE cells are permitted to be used 

in this equipment.  
 

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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  mix  different  brands  or  types  of  batteries.  ALWAYS  observe 
correct battery polarity. New batteries should be installed before each deployment.  
 

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WARNING: Do not expose to aggressive solvents or chemicals which could be harmful to 

the HOUSING, O-RINGS, CONNECTORS or any other parts of the equipment. 
 

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CAUTION: Opening of the equipment should take place in a clean laboratory environment. 

 

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CAUTION:  To  prevent  the  formation  of  condensation  within  the  transmitter,  allow  the 

transmitter  temperature  to  stabilise  within  the  laboratory  environment  for  a  minimum  of  6 
hours prior to opening. 
 

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CAUTION:  It  is  possible  for  liquids  to  become  trapped  in  threads  and/or  gaps  around 

openings. ALWAYS point the end to be opened downwards to allow any trapped liquid to drain 
out of and not into the equipment. 
 

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CAUTION: If the transmitter is to be placed in storage, always ensure that it is turned OFF 

and the batteries are removed and stored separately.  

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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