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Page 2: ...their associated logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Technical Software Consultants Ltd wholly owned subsidiary of Eddyfi NDT Inc in the United Kingdom and or other countries Eddyfi Tech...

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Page 5: ...oftware Overview Introduction 14 Backstage 14 Preferences Managing Preferences 38 Keypad and Keyboard Functions Keyboard Shortcut Keys 44 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintaining Amigo2 48 Updating...

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Page 7: ...ing thickness dialogue box 22 Figure 17 Scanning ribbon 23 Figure 18 Marker setup dialogue box 24 Figure 19 Rows dialogue box 25 Figure 20 The Analysis Ribbon 26 Figure 21 Sizing 27 Figure 22 Defects...

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Page 9: ...re 48 Sliding strap loop through bumper hook 70 Figure 49 Securing anchor strap 70 Figure 50 Alternative method of securing anchor strap to bumper 70 Figure 51 Anchor strap on harness belt 71 Figure 5...

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Page 11: ...le 4 I O connector data 60 Table 5 I O connector pinout 60 Table 6 Ethernet connector data 60 Table 7 Ethernet connector pinout 61 Table 8 HDMI connector data 61 Table 9 HDMI connector pinout 61 Table...

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Page 13: ...General Precautions and Conventions...

Page 14: ...to the type indicated on the rating plate x x If you use the system in a manner that deviates from the one specified by Eddyfi the protection provided on the equipment may be rendered null and void x...

Page 15: ...sure or accessible externally that may constitute a risk of electric shock to persons Always refer to the user s guide to ensure proper protection and safety The RoHS compliance logo signifies that th...

Page 16: ...e a practice or the like that requires special attention Notes also indicate useful related information but the parenthetical information is not mandatory Acronyms ACFM Alternating current field measu...

Page 17: ...the radio equipment type Amigo2 is in compliance with the Directive 2014 53 EU The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at https www tscndt com wp content uploads 2018 12 AMIGO2...

Page 18: ...event exceed the purchase price of the applicable item s This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties whether oral written expressed or implied including any warranty of merchantability or fitness...

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Page 21: ...Chapter 1 Amigo2 System Overview...

Page 22: ...dyfi Amigo2 system This chapter offers an overview of the system its components and probes What is in the Box Amigo2 comes with the following standard accessories x x Two high capacity batteries x x O...

Page 23: ...is off the Wi Fi is disabled 4 Alarm indicator Used to display user programmed errors The indicator remains unlit until it detects a predefined error condition at which time it lights red 5 Pause Pau...

Page 24: ...Amigo2 System Overview 4 www eddyfi com Rear 1 Instrument stand The stand retracts outward to hold Amigo2 at an angle preventing the instrument from tilting over horizontally...

Page 25: ...s for example 2 Amigo1 connector Used to connect with Amigo1 legacy probes including arrays 3 Sensu probe connector PACE probes Used to connect with Sensu probes typically supplied with the PACE instr...

Page 26: ...the following behaviors Connection indicator upper x x Green communication established with the network x x Blinking green activity between Amigo2 and the network x x Unlit no link to the network Conn...

Page 27: ...ess see Adjusting the Harness on page 66 for details Figure 1 Amigo2 in horizontal position Figure 2 Amigo2 in tilted position Caution It is possible to use Amigo2 while it rests on its lower bumpers...

Page 28: ...h these connectors align the mating lugs and screw the outer collar clockwise until the red ring around the base of the connector is no longer visible and the mate is secure Batteries Amigo2 can be us...

Page 29: ...g released 4 Slide the battery out of its cradle Hot Swapping Batteries You can remove one of the Amigo2 batteries when the instrument is turned on as Amigo2 can operate with a single battery Should t...

Page 30: ...red battery charge gauge in need of calibration x x Red error Calibrating Batteries To ensure that your batteries perform at their full capacity for the longest possible time it is important to calibr...

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Page 33: ...Chapter 2 Software Overview...

Page 34: ...relating to the software x x Preferences Change system settings units time and date connect to wireless networks etc x x Help Software firmware versions and license information etc The four sections a...

Page 35: ...ge 16 6 File Transfer Transfer files between the Amigo2 and a USB mass storage device See page 16 for details 7 Start Resume takes the user to the frontstage Probe Selection Up to three probes can be...

Page 36: ...mple PartID F TO1 001 A Function Check on toe 1 page 1 PartID G CAP 002 A General inspection scan on the cap page 2 PartID G HAZ 003 A General inspection scan on the HAZ page 3 Files can be transferre...

Page 37: ...7 Backstage view Documentation Preference Section The preference section consists of two tabs System and Display System used to change units company logo date and time wireless interfaces etc Keyboard...

Page 38: ...ewing in dim conditions Screen brightness and auto power down can also be adjusted from this menu Figure 9 Backstage view Preferences Display Help Section Software firmware version and license informa...

Page 39: ...zone side tabs main data zones bottom tabs and status bar Figure 11 Frontstage layout The Data zones can be specified in the Layouts Ribbon A Standard Layout is shown below The frontstage can be furth...

Page 40: ...g the popup soft keyboard or add a USB keyboard if required 7 Pages View pages files in the current work folder Successfully recorded pages begin with a grey tick mark Pages containing a sized defect...

Page 41: ...Rows All 3 8 Some of the rows of an array probe may be hidden In this example rows 3 8 are visible 5 Origin 0 mm 22 mm If an encoder is used the origin has been set to a non zero position In this exam...

Page 42: ...e page x x Depth Depth scan for sizing x x Parallel scan Typically through the HAZ x x Zigzag Zigzag scan to determine position of crack on the weld x x Sizing Sizing scan to locate the ends of the cr...

Page 43: ...orresponding to the numbered clock positions running around the circumference of a pipe or tubular or linear positions on a flat surface These can be configured in Home Markers as described on page 24...

Page 44: ...e starting at 1 o clock and ending at 12 o clock However this may not be the case For example you may be starting at 9 o clock scanning through 12 o clock and ending at 2 o clock In this case you woul...

Page 45: ...probe consists of a color coded signal The Rows tab shown below allows the user to hide selected rows Dragging the tabs A reduce or increase the number of rows visible while the larger tab B can be m...

Page 46: ...ers the data then changes the screen scaling so the data fills the screen without exceeding its borders Warning Large defects may look smaller than they actually are also small defects may look larger...

Page 47: ...he Bx background value yellow horizontal line labelled Bkgd will be in approximately the right position It can be manually adjusted by touching the screen 6 The Bx minimum value yellow horizontal line...

Page 48: ...ak trough distance coating thickness calculated length and depth location minimum and background Bx value coil factor and field used for sizing Items in the list can be deleted by pressing the red cro...

Page 49: ...highlighted in purple Figure 23 Adding a region To add a region 1 Zoom in on your data 2 Press Add Region 3 Select an area of data by dragging your finger across either the Bx or Bz trace 4 Add a reg...

Page 50: ...n automated report can be generated This one page report contains the following information for the current page of data x x Site component date operator name etc x x A screenshot of the signals as di...

Page 51: ...display both fields and or contour plots Figure 26 The layout ribbon The layout ribbon has five options 1 Standard layout 2 Layout 2 3 Layout 3 4 Layout 4 5 Layout 5 These are described in detail belo...

Page 52: ...signals if array data available The butterfly plot is presented in the normal manner Figure 28 Layout 2 Layout 3 The Bx and Bz traces are positioned on the left The Bx and Bz C scans are positioned o...

Page 53: ...and Bz traces are placed on the left The Y field By and Bz traces are placed on the right Figure 30 Layout 4 Layout 5 The X field Bx and Bz C scans are placed on the left The Y field By and Bz C scan...

Page 54: ...p and down the screen by touching the butterfly and dragging it around the butterfly plot A similar behaviour can be achieved in other layouts such as layout 2 In this case moving the butterfly up the...

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Page 57: ...Chapter 3 Preferences...

Page 58: ...ent units are adjusted across the software and in your reports Company Logo 1 If the logo is already imported go to step 4 To import a logo in the system copy the logo file in a folder named UserData...

Page 59: ...requirements Connecting your Amigo2 Instrument to a Wireless Network 1 In the System preference section of the backstage tap Networks A dialog box showing all available wireless networks appears Note...

Page 60: ...d wireless network Display Preferences In the Display preferences section of the backstage you can configure a sleep delay of 1 to 30 minutes By default the sleep delay is 15 minutes If active once th...

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Page 63: ...Chapter 4 Keypad and Keyboard Functions...

Page 64: ...rker Return Next page N Next scan direction set to Anticlockwise A Next scan direction set to Clockwise C Next scan direction set to Transverse T Next scan direction Unset U Pause resume acquisition H...

Page 65: ...Keypad and Keyboard Functions 45 Modifying Keyboard Shortcuts In the System preferences of the backstage tap the Keyboard button Figure 37 Keyboard Shortcuts...

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Page 67: ...Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting...

Page 68: ...e the finish Wait until the instrument is completely dry before connecting the power cord or cables Updating and Upgrading Software Before you can perform any software maintenance you must first meet...

Page 69: ...any other button You are prompted to confirm again 9 Press the keypad up arrow again The update process starts This normally takes 5 to 10 minutes depending on the speed of your mass storage device W...

Page 70: ...Options menu 5 With the keypad arrows select Enter Eddyfi System Recovery and then press the Enter button see page 2 diagram front You are prompted to wait until the following appears Figure 40 System...

Page 71: ...end of your Ethernet cable to a network local area network or other access point 4 Wait until a dialog box confirming the activation of Windows appears on screen If you do not activate Windows every t...

Page 72: ...x x You did not press and hold the correct buttons x x You did not press and hold the buttons quickly enough after turning on Amigo2 Try holding the power button for two seconds and then quickly press...

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Page 75: ...Chapter 6 Specifications...

Page 76: ...life Rechargeable lithium ion DOT compliant 6 8 hours with both batteries in instrument Display 26 4 cm 10 4 in Non reflective AR coating Anti fingerprint oleophobic coating 3 mm 1 8 in chemically str...

Page 77: ...ecifications Value IP rating Designed for IP65 Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Operating humidity 95 non condensing Storage temperature 20 60 C 4 140 F Storage humidity 95 non condensing Complia...

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Page 79: ...Appendix A Connector Reference...

Page 80: ...lity military grade Ethernet connector and cable International Ethernet standards are used The connector will facilitate RDAU operation Table 6 Ethernet connector data Number of contacts 12 female Man...

Page 81: ...directional pair D 8 Bidirectional Bi_DD Bidirectional pair D Type HDMI female Manufacturer P N Tyco Electronics 2007435 1 Eddyfi P N MACN4039 Pin Signal Description 1 TMDS Data2 Transition minimized...

Page 82: ...andards are applied Table 10 USB connector data Table 11 USB connector pinout Audio Jack Table 12 Audio jack data Table 13 Audio jack pinout Type USB female Manufacturer P N FCi 73725 0110BLF Eddyfi P...

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Page 85: ...Using the optional Harness Appendix B...

Page 86: ...feel comfortable wearing the harness Adjusting the Harness to your Body 1 Grab the harness shoulder straps and slip it over your shoulders as you would with a jacket Figure 41 Slipping the harness on...

Page 87: ...Adjusting the shoulder straps 5 Use the back and side belt straps to adjust the height of the harness belt to suit your body type You may need to perform this adjustment several times to get the prop...

Page 88: ...usted clip and tighten the chest straps Figure 44 Securing the chest straps 7 Secure the belt around your waist according to the height you have adjusted it Figure 45 Securing the belt 8 Make sure tha...

Page 89: ...them within hands reach You will need them Figure 47 Unfastening the straps 11 Sit down 12 Place Amigo2 horizontally in your lap 13 Slip the looped portion of the strap removed above in the hook of on...

Page 90: ...p and then pull to tighten into place as illustrated Figure 49 Securing anchor strap 15 Repeat the previous two steps for the opposite upper bumper Note You can also secure the straps to the bumpers i...

Page 91: ...16 Locate the anchor strap on the harness s belt Figure 51 Anchor strap on harness belt 17 Open the battery compartment door and slip the male buckle of the anchor strap as illustrated Figure 52 Slipp...

Page 92: ...erpart Figure 53 Mating battery compartment side anchor strap 19 Close and secure the battery compartment door Figure 54 Closing battery compartment door 20 Repeat the procedure for the opposite belt...

Page 93: ...rpart Figure 55 Mating shoulder anchor strap 23 Repeat for the opposite shoulder anchor strap 24 Tighten each shoulder anchor straps to achieve the desired view angle for Amigo2 Figure 56 Tightening s...

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Page 95: ...Appendix C Amigo2 Software Service Plans Amigo2 Software Licensing Terms...

Page 96: ...Terms 1 5 The Amigo2 Service Plan includes from the date of delivery INCOTERM 2010 of the Amigo2 Instrument or renewal of the ASP a 12 month Assist Software license an annual instrument calibration a...

Page 97: ...d the ASP can be renewed annually to ensure access to new Assist software releases and optimum performance of the Amigo2 Instrument The Terms shall apply to any renewal 5 2 The initial ASP and renewal...

Page 98: ...FOR ANY SPECIAL PUNITIVE INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATIONS DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS LOSS OF DATA COSTS OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES LOSS OF USE OF EQUI...

Page 99: ...the Amigo2 Instrument may be located without giving effect to their rules on conflict of laws At the exclusive discretion of Eddyfi appropriate proceedings may also be filed in all jurisdictions wher...

Page 100: ...Nodescanner Pace Sensu TSC and their associated logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Technical Software Consultants Ltd wholly owned subsidiary of Eddyfi NDT Inc in the United Kingdom and...

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