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MICROBE

Manual Magnetic Scanner

BT0179 Rev 04.5

Summary of Contents for Microbe

Page 1: ...MICROBE Manual Magnetic Scanner BT0179 Rev 04 5 ...

Page 2: ...E AND MUST BE RETAINED FOR THE LIFE OF THE PRODUCT PASS ON TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS Ensure any amendments are incorporated with this document WARNING Can be harmful to pacemaker and ICD wearers Stay at least 25 cm 10 in away WARNING Do NOT operate scanner in an explosive environment Do NOT operate scanner in the presence of volatile substances The WEEE symbol indicates that the product must not be dis...

Page 3: ...ter 4 System components 5 4 1 Component Identification 5 4 2 Tools 6 4 2 1 Included tools 6 4 2 2 Optional tools 6 4 3 Cart 7 4 3 1 Cart Body 7 4 3 2 Cart Handle 7 4 3 3 Brake Handle 7 4 3 4 Wheels 8 4 3 5 Umbilical Housing 8 4 3 6 Front Pivot 9 4 3 7 Rear Pivot 9 4 4 Pivot Buttons 10 4 5 Frame Bar 10 4 6 Slip Joint Probe Holder 11 4 6 1 Probe Holder Setup 11 4 6 2 Probe Holder Adjustment 13 4 6 3...

Page 4: ...6 5 1 3 Two Probe Cantilever 27 5 1 4 Four Probe 27 Chapter 6 Operation 28 6 1 MICROBE Setup on a Scanning Surface 28 Chapter 7 Maintenance 30 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 31 8 1 Technical Support 31 Chapter 9 Spare Parts 32 9 1 MICROBE Cart 32 9 2 Kit Components 34 9 2 1 Encoder Connector Type 35 9 3 Accessories 35 9 3 1 Magnetic Wheel Kit 35 9 3 2 Pre Amp Bracket 35 9 4 Probe Holders 36 9 4 1 Slip ...

Page 5: ...PAGE iv of iv 9 6 Variable Components 39 9 6 1 Frame Bars 39 Chapter 10 Disposal 40 Chapter 11 Limited Warranty 41 ...

Page 6: ...ct brand This user manual describes the proper safety precautions setup and use of the MICROBE manual magnetic scanner 1 2 Manufacturer DISTRIBUTOR Jireh Industries Ltd 53158 Range Road 224 Ardrossan Alberta Canada T8E 2K4 Phone 780 922 4534 jireh com MANUFACTURER ...

Page 7: ...1 Operating limits Minimum Maximum Pipe tube range outer diameter 2 probe 3 8 cm 1 5 in Flat Pipe tube range outer diameter 4 probe 8 8 cm 3 5 in Flat Pipe tube range longitudinal 7 6 cm 3 0 in Flat Pipe tube range inner diameter 152 4 cm 60 in Flat 2 1 2 Operating environment The MICROBE is designed for use in industrial environments that are between 20 C 4 F and 50 C 122 F 2 2 Dimensions and Wei...

Page 8: ...in Umbilical length standard kit 5 m 16 4 in Cart weight 0 77 kg 1 7 lb Cart weight with umbilical housing but not including cabling 2 4 Environmental Sealing Dust tight water tight not submersible 2 5 Performance Specifications X Axis encoder resolution 19 1 counts mm 485 1 counts inch D B C Fig 2 Double wheel dimensions ...

Page 9: ...TIONS 3 1 Definition of Symbols Instructions to look here or to see this part Denotes movement Instructing user to carry out action in a specified direction Indicates alignment axis can also indicate insertion or movement of parts ...

Page 10: ... Fig 3 MICROBE Cart BTA010 Fig 4 MICROBE ROTIX Umbilical Housing UMA012 Fig 5 Frame Bar BG0038 Fig 6 Magnetic Wheel BTS031 Fig 7 Slip Joint Probe Holder PHA012 Fig 8 Irrigation Kit CMG007 Fig 9 Battery Powered Optical Guide CXS080 Fig 10 3 8 in Wrench EA470 Fig 11 3 mm Hex Wrench EA414 ...

Page 11: ...Fig 15 is used to remove and install buttons on the probe holders 4 2 2 Optional tools Some specialized adjustments require tools that are not included with this kit Fig 12 Pre Amp Bracket CES029 Fig 13 MICROBE Case BTA002 Fig 14 3 mm hex driver Fig 15 3 8 in wrench Fig 16 1 5 mm hex wrench Fig 17 2 mm hex wrench Fig 18 2 5 mm hex wrench Fig 19 3 mm hex wrench ...

Page 12: ...ly depress the handle release catch and slide forward Fig 21 4 3 3 Brake Handle Pivot the brake handle left or right to engage or disengage the brake To remove the brake handle pull straight up on the central knob of the black lever Fig 22 To reinsert align the spline on the handle with the socket and press down until it snaps into place NOTE Pulling the brake handle sideways causes binding and ma...

Page 13: ...er instrument To remove the umbilical first remove the cart handle Fig 21 and brake handle Fig 22 Locate the black wing knob at the bottom of the cart and loosen one turn Fig 24 With the knob loose slide the umbilical housing towards the rear of the cart Fig 25 TIP The umbilical lock knob is only re quired to be loose one turn should be enough to remove the umbilical Fig 23 Umbilical housing remov...

Page 14: ... The angle of the bar can be adjusted by loosening the side mounted lever pivoting to the desired angle and closing the lever again Fig 27 4 3 7 Rear Pivot The rear pivot is positioned at the rear of the cart body and provides an attachment point for various frame bars To mount a rear pivot follow these steps 1 Release the side mounted lever and rotate the pivot down 90 Fig 28 2 Align the rear piv...

Page 15: ...zes fitting various wedge dimensions Use the supplied 3 8 wrench Fig 15 to remove and install pivot buttons in the desired hole location Fig 32 4 5 Frame Bar Frame bars Fig 33 are used to mount probe holders probe positioning systems and other accessories Frame bars are available in a variety of lengths see Frame bar on page 10 Fig 30 Screw to scanner body 2 1 Fig 31 Return pivot position 1 2 Fig ...

Page 16: ... 4 6 1 Probe Holder Setup To mount a UT wedge in the probe holder follow these steps 1 Rotate the probe holder adjustment knob and attach probe holder to a frame bar Fig 35 2 Use the probe holder adjustment knob to position the probe holder along the frame bar Fig 36 F I A C B D E G H Fig 34 Slip joint probe holder Fig 35 Attach to frame bar Fig 36 Adjust on frame bar Fig 37 Adjust swing arm Fig 3...

Page 17: ...9 remove the outer probe holder arm from yoke 6 Adjust inner probe holder arm as required to best centre the probe on the yoke s pivot axis Fig 39 TIP The probe holder yoke can accommodate many different probe and wedge sizes of varying widths It is best to centre the wedge with the yoke s pivot axis to reduce wedge tipping when scanning Position the inner probe holder arm accordingly with the cen...

Page 18: ... probe slightly and press latch button Fig 44 to apply spring pressure to the wedge 4 Gently lower probe holder and wedge to the scanning surface Fig 45 4 6 3 Probe Holder Force Adjustment It is possible to adjust the tension of the probe holder spring NOTE To perform this operation the 2 mm hex wrench Fig 17 and 3 mm hex wrench Fig 19 is required Light 1 kg 2 lb Medium 2 kg 4 lb Heavy 3 kg 6 lb W...

Page 19: ...rce adjustment screw Fig 48 5 Lightly press the long arm of the 3 mm hex wrench down Using the 2 mm hex wrench loosen the force adjustment screw but do not remove it Fig 49 6 Gently apply pressure on the long leg of the 3 mm hex wrench until the force adjustment marker lines up with the desired spring tension While keeping the markers in line tighten the force adjustment screw Fig 50 Fig 46 Lift s...

Page 20: ...lamp screw Slide the arms from the yoke Fig 52 3 Flip the yoke 180 and reverse the probe holder arms Fig 53 4 Place the pivot buttons on the inside of the probe holder arms Fig 54 using a 3 8 in wrench Fig 15 Slide the arms onto the yoke and tighten the probe holder arm adjustment knob and the arm clamp screw Fig 51 Unscrew yoke pivot screw Fig 52 Remove arms Fig 53 Flip yoke and reverse arms Fig ...

Page 21: ... 55 or preferred position Tighten swing arm knob 6 Using the 3 mm hex driver screw the yoke pivot screw into the opposite side of the probe holder swing arm Fig 56 Ensure the yoke is level to avoid issues with the plunger set screw Fig 55 Position swing arm Fig 56 Install yoke to swing arm Fig 57 Reversed probe holder ...

Page 22: ...the probe holder to be attached to a frame bar as well as horizontal positioning on a frame bar Fig 59 2 Vertical adjustment knob allows the vertical probe holder height adjustment Fig 60 3 Position the pivot buttons where necessary Fig 61 When a narrow scanning footprint is required use the pivot button holes closet to the yoke TIP Probe pivoting may be impeded when closer to the yoke D E H F G B...

Page 23: ...to centre the wedge with the yoke s pivot axis This can reduce wedge tipping when scanning Position the inner probe holder arm accordingly Fig 62 using the supplied 3 mm hex driver Fig 14 5 Loosen the probe holder arm adjustment knob Fig 63 and slide the probe holder arm along the yoke pinching the wedge in place 6 Tighten the probe holder arm adjustment knob Fig 64 Fig 62 Adjust inner arm Fig 63 ...

Page 24: ... the probe holder down until the wedge is approximately 6 mm in above inspection surface Fig 66 3 Tighten the vertical adjustment knob 4 Lift the yoke slightly and press the latch button Fig 67 then slowly lower towards scanning surface to apply spring pressure to the wedge Fig 68 TIP If less spring force is desired refer to step 2 and place the wedge approximately 20 mm in above inspection surfac...

Page 25: ... screw Fig 69 and rotate the yoke about the vertical shaft achieving the desired angle 3 Tighten the transverse adjustment screw Fig 70 To return the transverse adjustment to neutral 90 The probe holder must be in the latched upper position Fig 65 Rotate the yoke until the stop post contacts the base of the probe holder Fig 71 Then tighten the transverse adjustment screw Fig 69 Loosen 3 mm screw F...

Page 26: ...on Fig 65 2 Using the supplied 3 mm hex driver Fig 14 loosen the longitudinal adjustment screw Fig 72 3 Rotate the main body of the probe holder until it is at the desired angle 4 Tighten the longitudinal adjustment screw Fig 73 To return the longitudinal adjustment to neutral 90 Line up the longitudinal adjustment indicator markers Fig 74 Fig 72 Loosen 3 mm screw Fig 73 Rotate to position Fig 74 ...

Page 27: ...iver Fig 14 unscrew the yoke pivot screw and remove yoke Fig 75 3 Loosen the probe holder arm adjustment knob and the arm clamp screw Slide the probe holder arms off the yoke Fig 76 4 Flip the yoke 180 and swap the probe holder arms Fig 77 5 Place the pivot buttons on the inside of the probe holder arms Fig 78 using a 3 8 in wrench Fig 15 Fig 75 Unscrew yoke pivot screw Fig 76 Remove probe holder ...

Page 28: ...he recessed M3 screw stop post on the bottom of the probe holder Unscrew the stop post using a 1 5 mm hex wrench until it has cleared all obstructions Do not remove stop post Fig 80 8 Raise the stop post on the opposite side until the side of the post clearly contacts the 90 stop point on the probe holder s base Fig 81 Fig 79 Screw yoke to opposite side Fig 80 Lower 90 stop post Fig 81 Raise oppos...

Page 29: ... lose their magnetic properties if heated above 175 F 80 C 1 Ensure the four existing wheels are tight see Wheels on page 8 WARNING MAGNETIC MATERIAL The magnetic wheel kit produce a magnetic field which may cause failure or permanent damage to items such as watches memory devices CRT monitors medical devices or other electronics People with pacemakers or ICD s must stay at least 25 cm 10 in away ...

Page 30: ... axle and tighten the additional wheel Fig 83 2 TIP To remove additional wheels reverse these steps 4 9 Pre Amp Bracket The pre amp bracket mounts to any dovetail groove to hold a pre amp Compatible with most standard pre amps use the adjustable screw mounting channel on the bottom of the bracket to attach a pre amp The pre amp bracket may also be ordered with velcro straps which are used to hold ...

Page 31: ...PAGE 26 of 42 Chapter 5 PREPARATION FOR USE 5 1 Configurations 5 1 1 One Probe Cantilever 5 1 2 Two Probe Fig 87 One probe cantilever configuration Fig 88 Two probe configuration ...

Page 32: ...PAGE 27 of 42 BT0179 Rev 04 5 5 1 3 Two Probe Cantilever 5 1 4 Four Probe Fig 89 Two probe cantilever configuration Fig 90 Four probe configuration ...

Page 33: ...ute cables and hoses through the cart handle as a means of cable management Fig 92 3 Ensure cart s brake is locked see Brake Handle on page 7 4 Place the configured MICROBE on the scan surface Fig 93 TIP Use caution when placing equipment on the scan surface The magnetized wheels can cause the assembly to jump towards the inspection surface Fig 91 Assemble configuration Fig 92 Cable management Fig...

Page 34: ...frame bar parallel with the tangent of the scan surface Fig 95 6 Lower the probes to the scan surface see Probe Holder Adjustment on page 13 to begin scan process Fig 96 2 1 Fig 94 Lower pivot nose Fig 95 Parallel with scan surface tangent Fig 96 Parallel with scan surface tangent ...

Page 35: ...terproof Components can be washed with warm water dish soap and a medium bristle brush Before using the scanner ensure all connectors are free of water and moisture NOTE All components with wiring cables or electrical connections are splash proof However these components are NOT submersible NOTE Never use strong solvents or abrasive materials to clean your scanner components ...

Page 36: ...econfigure the scanner as per instructions see Probe Holder Adjustment on page 13 Encoder not working Wing knob on bottom of cart not tight enough and umbilical is loose Remove cart handle and ensure the umbilical is properly plugged into the cart body Tighten the black wing knob and ensure no movement of the umbilical housing is possible Magnetic wheels become loose Brakes are engaged Ensure the ...

Page 37: ... on page 1 NOTE These drawings are for parts order This is not a list of kit contents 9 1 MICROBE Cart 2 3 1 5 6 4 7 BOM ID Part Description 1 BTS040 MICROBE ROTIX Front Pivot BT0069 Mini Wing Knob M5 x 0 8 x 6 mm SST BTS031 Magnetic Wheel BTS045 Base Cart BTS046 Brake Handle BT0014 Dovetail Nut 2 3 4 5 6 Fig 97 MICROBE cart parts ...

Page 38: ...2 3 1 BOM ID Part Description 1 BTS040 MICROBE ROTIX Front Pivot BT0069 Mini Wing Knob M5 x 0 8 x 6 mm SST BTS031 Magnetic Wheel BTS045 Base Cart BTS046 Brake Handle BT0014 Dovetail Nut BT0150 Handle 2 3 4 5 6 7 Fig 98 MICROBE cart ...

Page 39: ... BG0038 35 Frame Bar 35 cm see Frame Bars 4 BG0038 25 Frame Bar 25 cm see Frame Bars 5 UMA012 X 05 Umbilical Housing see Encoder Connector 6 CMG007 Irrigation Kit 7 PHG014 Probe Holder Spare Parts Kit 2 Probe MD050 008 SHCS M4x0 7 x 8 mm SST 8 BTS042 MICROBE ROTIX Pivot Tail 9 EA470 3 8 in Wrench 10 8 Fig 99 Kit components ...

Page 40: ...5 75in 30cm 11 81in BG0090 50 50cm 19 69in Length Long Short PH0069 4 1 cm 1 61 in 4 6 cm 1 81 in Length Swing Arm Style Swing Arm Style Part PH0100 Part Length B C Connector Type Olympus Focus LT Zetec Z Scan Eddyfi Ectane 2 Olympus OmniScan MX Zetec ZIRCON TOPAZ Company Instrument G M Connector Type GE USM Vision Sonotron Isonic D F TD Focus Scan Handy Scan Pocket Scan Olympus OmniScan MX2 OmniS...

Page 41: ...m SST 3 PH0104 Knurled Knob M4 x 0 7 x 18 mm 4 mm stand off SST 4 see Swing Arm Style 5 PH0082 Knurled Knob M4 x 0 7 x 10 mm 3 mm stand off SST 6 see Yoke Style 7 see Arm Style 8 PH0011 X Pivot Button Style see Pivot Button Style PHS022 Slip Joint Probe Holder Subassembly 5 4 7 2 1 3 6 8 7 Fig 103 Slip joint probe holder parts ...

Page 42: ... BOM ID Part Description 1 PHS028 Vertical Probe Holder Subassembly 2 3 see Arm Style 4 5 see Yoke Style 6 MD050 010 SHCS M4 x 0 7 x 10 mm SST PH0082 Knurled Knob M4 x 0 7 x 10 mm 3 mm stand off SST PH0011 X Pivot Button Style see Pivot Button Style Fig 104 Vertical probe holder ...

Page 43: ... Standard PHS048 8 3 cm 3 26 in 12 2 cm 4 79 in Length Yoke Style Yoke Style Part PHS047 Part Length S W S W Yoke Style Wide Standard PHS063 PHS052 Part 6 3 cm 2 47in Length 7 9cm 3 06in Length Yoke Style Part B C Connector Type Olympus Focus LT Zetec Z Scan Eddyfi Ectane 2 Olympus OmniScan MX Zetec ZIRCON TOPAZ Company Instrument G M Connector Type GE USM Vision Sonotron Isonic Company Instrument...

Page 44: ...0cm 15 75in 30cm 11 81in BG0038 50 50cm 19 69in Length 06 07 08 09 2 3 mm 0 09 in Conical Head 5 mm 0 20 in Internal 3 0 mm 0 12 in Zetec PA TOFD B C Connector Type Olympus Focus LT Zetec Z Scan Olympus OmniScan MX Zetec ZIRCON TOPAZ Company Instrument G M Connector Type GE USM Vision Sonotron Isonic D F TD Focus Scan Handy Scan Pocket Scan Olympus OmniScan MX2 OmniScan SX U Sonatest VEO PRISMA Co...

Page 45: ...n Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE this symbol indicated that the product must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste but should be collected separately Refer to Jireh Industries for return and or collection systems available in your country ...

Page 46: ...art is exchanged any replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes Jireh s property When a refund is given your product becomes Jireh s property OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE To utilize Jireh s warranty service you must ship the product at your expense to and from Jireh Industries Before you deliver your product for warranty service you must phone Jireh and obtain an RMA number...

Page 47: ...owners and third party entities Changes or modifications to this unit or accessories not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment All specifications are subject to change without notice 2018 Jireh Industries Ltd ...

Page 48: ...Jireh Industries Ltd 53158 Range Road 224 Ardrossan Alberta Canada T8E 2k4 780 922 4534 jireh com ...

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