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Operation Manual for Hexcorder Pro

Cathodic Technology Ltd.

15-1 Marconi Court

Bolton, Ontario

Canada L7E 1E2

Ph: ++1-905-857-1050

[email protected]

www.cath-tech.com

CIPS/DCVG/ACVG/GIS Survey Instrument

Summary of Contents for Hexcorder Pro

Page 1: ...Operation Manual for Hexcorder Pro Cathodic Technology Ltd 15 1 Marconi Court Bolton Ontario Canada L7E 1E2 Ph 1 905 857 1050 ctl cath tech com www cath tech com CIPS DCVG ACVG GIS Survey Instrument ...

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Page 3: ...y Configuration 10 Survey Settings Screen 10 Parameters Screen 13 Interruption Cycle Timing Settings 14 Survey Screen Settings 17 Map Settings 18 Settings Overview 19 Conserving Tablet Battery Life 19 Survey 20 Calculated Gradients 20 Start the Survey 21 Scope Mode 23 Data Files 25 GPS Datum 27 Changing the Datum 27 Available Earth Datums 27 Pipe Locator 29 Pipe Locator Features 29 RadioDetection ...

Page 4: ...nnection 34 Survey Techniques 35 CIPS 35 DCVG and ACVG 35 Combined Surveys 36 Cables 37 Replacement Parts Accessories 39 Troubleshooting 42 Service Bulletin Battery not charging 42 Environmental Protection 43 RN42 Bluetooth Transceiver Regulatory Information 44 ...

Page 5: ...ement with no liability to make the same changes on existing equipment This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties or guaranties expressed or implied which might otherwise exist The purchaser is relying only upon this guarantee and not upon any representations not herein expressed Any material or equipment being returned to the factory must first have a Returned Goods Authorization RGA from C...

Page 6: ...aim with the carrier immediately The Hexcorder Pro comes complete with Hexcorder Pro on mounting plate with GPS antenna Rugged Zebra Xplore Android tablet if ordered Wire dispenser chainage counter assembly either hip pack or back pack Hexcorder Pro to wire dispenser cable attached to back pack or in the box for hip pack Battery charger 2 x Cu CuSO4 half cells 2 x half cell extension poles 2 x Hex...

Page 7: ...to the tablet the Hexcorder Pro will display the battery life near the top right corner as a percentage The Hexcorder Pro will automatically power down when the battery has been fully depleted If there are any issues charging the battery please refer to the Troubleshooting section on page 42 for detailed instructions to revive the battery The tablet also includes rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries...

Page 8: ...ile in survey mode this is not a problem The PPS Pulse Per Second signal will be internally generated by the receiver s real time clock and the ON OFF measurements will still be accurate The GPS will typically regain lock long before timing drift has any influence on the recorded data NOTE The Hexcorder Pro uses the UTC date and time supplied by the GPS satellite system The displayed time and time...

Page 9: ... view Figure 4 Hexcorder Pro assembly right view Figure 5 Hexcorder Pro assembly left view Tablet Power Button Hexcorder Pro power button Half Cell Voltage Gradient Right Back Battery Charge Wire Dispenser Half Cell Pipe Half Cell Voltage Gradient Left Front USB Mini GPS Antenna ...

Page 10: ...passes through the plates of the upper tensioner and out the side of the wire dispenser to be attached to the pipe at the test station Connect the lead from the bottom of the spool to the terminal at the base of the wire dispenser The wire has a fine enamel coating on it that must be removed with sandpaper to make a good electrical connection Figure 7 Wire path through chainage counter ...

Page 11: ...g to Tablet In the app select the CONNECT A DEVICE button the Select Device window will appear Select the Hexcorder Pro identified by its serial number as the Bluetooth name A connecting window will appear and then disappear when successful The app will now show the status of the Hexcorder Pro unit serial number status icons and battery power near the top middle of screen Important Note When the a...

Page 12: ...be performed the Hexcorder Pro must be configured for the type of survey to be done The Hexcorder Pro will recall the previous survey settings Settings are accessed and edited via the SETTINGS tab Survey Settings Screen From this screen many survey options are accessible ...

Page 13: ... find out about upgrading older Hexcorder Pro units The Hexcorder Pro can measure all survey types at the same time as well as various combinations of the three The user can select the number of input channels and input impedances among other options Allowable combinations of survey types will be selectable in the Hexcorder Pro application CIPS CIS standard pipe to soil potential survey Centre and...

Page 14: ...n and accuracy Distance the reading will be triggered when the chainage increases decreases by a user selected amount o If moving fast will only take 1 reading per interruption cycle even if surveyor has travelled 2 to 3 times the distance specified It is always recommended that surveyors begin with the Pushbutton trigger until they are used to the equipment and survey techniques If an automated s...

Page 15: ...apping on it Low Potential Alarm sounds if the CIPS potential changes by 50 from the previous reading This may indicate poor ground contact causing a misread or a cable failure Broken Wire Alarm sounds if three readings are taken without a change in the chainage count Under normal conditions multiple readings without the chainage increasing would indicate a broken trailing wire DCVG Defect Alarm s...

Page 16: ...time must be evenly divisible into 60 seconds Common cycles are 1s 2s 4s 5s etc OFF Time The OFF time is set by the user which should match the off time used by the current interrupters Typically the OFF time is about of the total cycle time The ON time is calculated from the cycle time minus the OFF time ON OFF First The Hexcorder Pro can measure the OFF or the ON measurement first Most interrupt...

Page 17: ...interrupters turn on In GPS synchronized mode the use of delays can improve survey accuracy When the cathodic protection is first turned on or off there can be an inductance spike in the voltage due to the capacitance of the coating A more accurate reading can be obtained by delaying the reading instead of taking the reading right as the rectifiers turn off Inductive spikes can be seen on any wave...

Page 18: ...ycle Delay ms OFF ms Cycle s DCVG CIPS1 CIPS2 CIPS only Minimum 200 1 100 Recommended 200 1 150 CIPS DCVG Minimum 200 1 100 170 Recommended 200 1 100 200 CIPS 2 x DCVG Minimum 250 1 100 220 Recommended 300 1 100 250 2Ω CIPS Parallel CIPS Minimum 250 1 100 200 Recommended 400 2 150 300 2Ω CIPS DCVG Minimum 300 1 100 170 270 Recommended 500 2 100 250 400 2Ω CIPS 2 x DCVG Minimum 350 1 100 220 320 Re...

Page 19: ...arts a real time graphing view which displays the readings as a line chart as they are recorded Unlike the digital table display the chart only shows the recorded readings not the real time values This allows the operator to easily see trends in the survey data Map an openmaps org based map screen which uses the Hexcorder Pro GPS to plot the user s path Analog Meters a DCVG view using virtual anal...

Page 20: ...ee above screenshot Load KML Clear KML Using the buttons in the top right corner of the Map Settings screen create your own google KML map files from previous survey data and place the file on the tablet memory Then select the Load KML button and navigate to the KML file you want to load It will be loaded as a visible line of waypoints on the map which can give a guiding route during the survey Us...

Page 21: ...10 tablet The Xplore D10 tablet has two batteries one external and one internal The total battery power is 100 watt hours Due to the nature of survey work the tablet screen must be set to high brightness to be visible in the sunlight and the screen must always be on to see the readings With Wi Fi turned off the older Xplore tablet will provide approximately 11 hours of continuous use time and the ...

Page 22: ...Survey Widgets the survey widgets selected by the user appear in this area Two can be used at a time 3 Survey Information this bar contains the survey start pause button access to the survey layout widget screen as well as survey name date and time chainage and GPS location information Calculated Gradients In DCVG modes the user can select to view the DCVG values as separate ON OFF values or as a ...

Page 23: ...clear view of the sky Also note that the GPS may take up to 10 minutes to lock Once the GPS is locked the values will begin to appear and the Hexcorder Pro will sound a small beep at the start of each cycle To pause the survey press the green SURVEY button and the survey will stop the button will turn red In manual mode the surveyor presses the button on the top of any of the half cell extension p...

Page 24: ...tential of a new test point as well as the voltage potential between the current and previous test station This is used to prove that both test points are properly connected and to determine whether there are any issues between the two Both these readings can be taken without stopping the current survey by pressing the TEST button and using our CTL 205 cable sold separately The surveyor can choose...

Page 25: ...e Tap the SCOPE tab to enter scope mode The term scope and waveform are often used interchangeably in the CP industry There are two types of scope captures that can be used AC SCOPE and DC SCOPE GPS lock is required to use the scope function Scope readings can be useful in detecting misfiring current interrupters AC from overhead power lines telluric activity and foreign influences The scope captu...

Page 26: ...user can store a data file version by pressing the SAVE button A CSV file of the values will be stored on the Hexcorder Pro The user can also add a comment that will be saved in the CSV file with the data The FFT button can be used to perform a Fast Fourier Transform FFT on the scope capture to calculate and display the frequencies found in the captured signals FFT can also be useful for identifyi...

Page 27: ...utton A CSV file of the values will be stored on the Hexcorder Pro The user can also add a comment that will be saved in the CSV file with the data The FFT button can be used to perform a Fast Fourier Transform FFT on the scope capture to calculate and display the frequencies found in the captured signals FFT can also be useful for identifying Pipe Locator interference Data Files Data files on the...

Page 28: ... to indicate the unit generating the file Survey data files have the word DATA after the serial number designator Scope readings have the letters ACSM in the file name The last part of the name is a sequential number Copy and paste data files to your PC and open them in Excel or an equivalent spreadsheet program The files are a standard Comma Separated Value CSV file which can be imported into man...

Page 29: ... Tech has developed and is available on our website Select the datum you wish to use and press the Save to DATUM TXT button It will open a Save As window which you can use to navigate to the Hexcorder Pro SD storage The correct DATUM TXT file name is automatically filled in Custom datums can be generated using the program if the user has the Major Axis Flattening value and DX DY DZ values Availabl...

Page 30: ...5 ISN93 ICELAND ISTS 073 ASTRO JAD2001 JAMAICA 2001 JAD69 JAMAICA 1969 JGD2000 JAPAN JORDAN KERTAU 1948 KERTAU 1948 MALAYSIA KKJ FINNISH GRID KOREAN 1985 KOREAN 1995 KOREAN GEODETIC DATUM KGD LA CANOA VENEZUELA LEIGON GHANA LISBON LISBOA 1937 DLx LKS92 LATVIA LUREF LUXEMBOURG LUZON PHILIPPINES MALONGO 1987 MERCHICH MOROCCO MGI AUSTRIA MINNA CAMEROON MINNA NIGERIA M PORALOKO GABON NAD27 NAD27 ALASK...

Page 31: ... SOUTHWEST BASE SWEREF99 SWEDEN SWISS GRID CH1903 TANANARIVE 1925 GREENWICH TANANARIVE 1925 PARIS TIMBALAI 1948 TOKYO TRINIDAD 1903 WGS72 WGS84 WI COUNTY BURNETT WI COUNTY DOUGLAS WI COUNTY SHEBOYGAN YACARE URAGUAY ZANDERIJ SURINAME Pipe Locator Pipe Locator Features The Hexcorder Pro can be connected to Bluetooth enabled pipe locators Vivax Metrotech Radio Detection and Ridgid Data such as depth ...

Page 32: ...t Bluetooth menu 4 Wait for the locator to be detected The name will be something like RD8K followed by a 4 digit number 5 Select the pipe locator to pair when prompted enter the passkey 1234 6 The locator is now paired and known to the tablet Pairing for Use 1 Prepare the Hexcorder Pro and tablet for survey as usual 2 Ensure the above First time pairing steps have been completed to prepare the lo...

Page 33: ...th the data from that last measurement There is no message to indicate success just continue surveying If the button is pressed outside of that 30 second window a message will appear on the tablet screen asking if you wish to store the pipe locator data You can select to store it or not Vivax Metrotech Pairing First time pairing 1 Power on the tablet 2 Open the tablet Bluetooth menu 3 Power on the...

Page 34: ...icate that it has received successfully If the pipe locator loses connection with the Hexcorder Pro a message will be displayed on screen Loss of connection is also indicated on the pipe locator screen the Bluetooth icon will fade to light blue instead of solid blue Rigid SR 24 First time pairing 1 Power on the tablet 2 Power on the Rigid SR 24 3 Open the tablet Bluetooth menu and enable Bluetooth...

Page 35: ...nd the tablet for survey as usual 2 Turn on the Rigid SR 24 3 Tap the PIPE LOCATOR button in the top right corner 4 Select SR 24 from the list 5 The Hexcorder Pro will pair with the pipe locator 6 The pipe locator will now show the Bluetooth symbol in the bottom right corner ...

Page 36: ...ing self powered sub meter GPS receiver 3 Wait 5 seconds for GPS to boot up 4 Turn the Hexcorder Pro on 5 Wait 10 seconds for boot up GPS detection 6 Start the app 7 Press Connect Device 8 Select USB FT232 UART from the list 9 Wait for the Hexpro battery level icons etc to appear 10 Wait for GPS lock 11 Ready to survey To return to Bluetooth mode power cycle the Hexcorder Pro and select the Blueto...

Page 37: ...surveyor should use both survey poles and keep one half cell in contact with the soil at all times to minimize delay while the half cell stabilizes In areas where the soil is dry it may be necessary to wet the soil to reduce half cell to soil contact resistance Higher input impedance or double impedance surveys can also assist in dry areas A close interval survey is best accomplished at a comforta...

Page 38: ...ct is approached The direction of current flow may be determined by the sign of the DCVG readings The size of the defect can be estimated by calculating the IR from the DCVG and CIPS data Size cannot be estimated from ACVG data as the AC signal is attenuated by the length of the pipe Additional channels are available to perform multiple simultaneous DCVG ACVG surveys with extra survey personnel In...

Page 39: ...r wire dispenser CTL 271 pair for 2 survey poles Possible surveys CIPS DCVG ACVG CIPS DCVG ACVG Double Impedance CIPS Double Impedance CIPS DCVG ACVG 2 Person Survey Additional supplies needed 2x CTL 131 survey pole 2x CTL 272 short Y cable Choice of o CTL 273 3m extension o CTL 274 6m extension Possible surveys DCVG ACVG CIPS DCVG ACVG Double Impedance CIPS DCVG ACVG Parallel CIPS ...

Page 40: ... 273 3m extension o CTL 274 6m extension Possible surveys 2x DCVG ACVG CIPS 2x DCVG side drain Double impedance CIPS 2x DCVG ACVG 5 Person Survey Additional supplies needed 8x CTL 131 survey pole 5x CTL 272 short Y cable 2x CTL 275 splitter for Front Rear 4x choice of o CTL 273 3m extension o CTL 274 6m extension Possible surveys 4x DCVG ...

Page 41: ... Hip Pack CTL 121 Backpack wire dispenser Complete with cable to Hexcorder Pro Does not include survey wire CTL 122 Wire chainage for backpack CTL 131 Half cell extension pole Does not include half cell CTL 162 Half cell pole replacement switch Includes handle assembly CTL 136 Cu CuSO4 half cell with cone tip CTL 141 Small spool wire for hip pack CTL 142 Case small spools 16 CTL 143 Empty small sp...

Page 42: ...e Hex to backpack 4 wire CTL 268 Cable Hex to hip pack 4 wire CTL 271 Cable Hex to half cell pole pair CTL 272 Short Y cable CTL 273 3m extension cable CTL 274 6m extension cable CTL 275 Splitter for Front Rear CTL 247 115V charger for Hex Pro NA plug CTL 248 230V charger for Hex Pro Euro plug CTL 254 Mini USB cable CTL 312 GPS 18X short lead Hexcorder Pro ...

Page 43: ...TL 412 Charger for Android tablet CTL 537 9V L ion battery for Hex Pro CTL 560 Pin for Hex cables black connectors CTL 561 Socket for Hex cables black connectors CTL 562 Black connectors for Hex cables with backshell CTL 563 Pin extractor CTL 564 Alligator clips pack 10 CTL 582 Replacement cable connector male CTL 583 Replacement cable connector female CTL 642 Circuit board Hex Pro ...

Page 44: ...ck for manual survey mode Readings are very scattered Soil conditions if dry place half cells on green weeds for better contact Check calibration of half cells Recalibrate half cell offsets GPS won t lock Ensure good view of sky no trees buildings etc Check GPS is plugged in correctly Chainage isn t increasing Broken survey wire Broken wire dispenser cable Unit won t respond when in survey mode Po...

Page 45: ...ld turn a constant red 5 Wait 60 minutes or until the CHARGE LED turns off whichever happens first 6 Disconnect then reconnect the Hexcorder Pro charger to the Hexcorder Pro 7 Wait at least 6 hours a If the CHARGE LED turns green the Hexcorder Pro is fully charged b If the CHARGE LED turns off return to step 6 and repeat 8 Turn Hexcorder Pro on connect through the tablet app and observe the batter...

Page 46: ...ct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Canada This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RS...

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