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VT150 

Vertical Crawler™  

 

Document: UMDW013977.docm  

Revision: A07 

Created by: MDM 

Date: 26 Sep 2019 

3075042-A07 

Source Location: C:\ePDM\ISLEng\products\dw-versatrax150mkii\manuals\UMDW013977.docm

 

 

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Vehicle Recovery 

In the event the vehicle becomes disabled while on a mission in a pipe, provision has been made for 
recovery of the vehicle by pulling it out with the tether.  Recovering the vehicle by pulling is a serious 
operation and can put great demand on the tether system.  Listed below are three scenarios where the 
vehicle may need to be recovered.  Loading the tether beyond its maximum safe capacity of 400 pounds 
should be considered only as a last resort. 

Note:

  Prevention is always the best policy.  When traveling through a pipe or in any unknown area, 

carefully watch your monitor.   

The vehicle may become stuck if it is traveling through a damaged pipe section or improperly steered 
around a corner.  If the vehicle does become stuck: 

1.  Determine if it is the vehicle or the tether that is stuck.  Look back at the tether with the camera if 

possible.  If the vehicle can back up but the tether will not reel in, the tether is caught on 
something.  Try to look for and fix the cause of the catch 

before

 putting any more strain on the 

tether.  The operator should use any dexterity available first to free the vehicle without resorting to 
force. 

2.  If the vehicle cannot work itself free from a snag, try using 

light

 tether tension and tractor power 

simultaneously.    

3.  If still stuck, try a stronger tether tension.  When cranked by hand, the winch can pull up to 500 

pounds of force.  The tether will handle this as a temporary load (if using the portable reel, the 
tether will have to be pulled on directly; be careful not to kink it). 

4.  If the vehicle seems to be permanently stuck in the pipe, the supervisor must decide whether to 

sacrifice the tether in order to pull harder (over 500 pounds), or to dig the vehicle out.   

Troubleshooting 

Camera Control Problems 

 

Not all the auxiliary lights are on. 

o

 

The ICON software allows the lights to be controlled independently.  Ensure all lights are 
enabled.  Refer to the ICON interface manual. 

o

 

Inspect for blown LEDs.   

 

Warning:  High Intensity.  Do not look directly into the lights.  Use a welding filter (shade #8) to 
observe the light elements.   

 

Camera pan or tilt does not function in one or both directions.   

o

 

Check that the camera is not jammed. 

o

 

If you can hear a motor running but see no movement, there is a mechanical or clutch 
problem inside the camera.  Contact us.   

 

Camera is moving very slowly. 

o

 

Check the pan & tilt speed in the camera control window.  Refer to the ICON user 
interface manual. 

Содержание Inuktun VT150 Vertical Crawler

Страница 1: ...2569 Kenworth Road Suite C Nanaimo BC V9T 3M4 CANADA 1 250 729 8080 info eddyfitechnologies com www eddyfitechnologies com...

Страница 2: ...Equipment 5 Equipment Safety 6 Operational Safety 6 System Setup 7 Working Environment 7 System Power Line Voltage Set 7 Power Requirements 7 Set the Line Voltage 8 Generators Inverters 8 Connections...

Страница 3: ...22 Inuktun Control ICON InPro 23 Dealing With Obstacles 24 Inspection Guidelines 24 Powered Winch Operation 24 Vehicle Recovery 25 Troubleshooting 25 Camera Control Problems 25 Video Problems 26 Vehic...

Страница 4: ...ese specifications at any time without notice Customers will be notified of any changes to their equipment Information in this manual does not necessarily replace specific regulations codes standards...

Страница 5: ...era in Aluminum Tracks 8000 Series Aluminum Minitracs Operating Temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Storage Temperature 20 60 C 4 140 F Depth Rating for chassis tracks cameras lights 60m 200ft Vehicle Weight...

Страница 6: ...etently trained Appropriate personal protective equipment PPE must be worn while operating and maintaining the equipment The power supply is equipped with a ground fault interrupt circuit Do not cheat...

Страница 7: ...on handling the vehicle and the operator at the computer It is the operator s responsibility to check and ask if it is safe to power up the vehicle or initiate movement System Setup Working Environmen...

Страница 8: ...held controller Refer to the winch manual for instructions Generators Inverters If powering the system from a generator or inverter refer to that unit s operating manual for recommendations on contin...

Страница 9: ...Ensure the locking collars are screwed on all the way 2 Connect the keyboard monitor mouse system speakers to the computer These are standard computer connections 3 Using equipment power cords connect...

Страница 10: ...y these typically don t break the cable they just cause signal loss until the bend or kink is straightened out If tie wraps are used to constrain a fiber patch cable leave them loose do not overtighte...

Страница 11: ...ect the Ethernet port to the Ethernet jack on the computer This is Ethernet communication to the vehicle for devices which require Ethernet 10 There are spare front and rear video outputs which can be...

Страница 12: ...t Configured Rack If you are installing the power supply and interface box into your own 19 inch rack installation consideration must be given to adequate air flow for cooling the power supply In any...

Страница 13: ...ally line up the key in the connector before mating Fully screw down and hand tighten the locking collar 2 Secure the tow cable to the Kellems grip on the tether using the quick link Adjust the grip s...

Страница 14: ...tup and installation instructions Portable Reel Setup If your system includes a portable reel follow these steps to operate 1 Remove the shipping cap from the front of the case and insert the crank ha...

Страница 15: ...tether Remember this is an expensive multi conductor tether not a common electrical extension cord Never allow vehicles trucks cars etc to drive over the tether This will do concentrated immediate an...

Страница 16: ...till represent significant cost in downtime and re termination which could easily have been prevented To this end we recommend the following steps to help prevent damage to connectors When plugging in...

Страница 17: ...UMDW013977 docm Page 17 of 31 User Manual Camera Installation The Versatrax 150 can mount any Spectrum 90 camera Installation is as follows 1 ALWAYS turn off the system before working around the expa...

Страница 18: ...docm Page 18 of 31 User Manual FIGURE 10 CAMERA ORIENTATION 3 The purge valve indicates the top of the camera as shown in Figure 10 Mount the camera with the valve on top 4 Slide the camera into the d...

Страница 19: ...al The following procedure is the preferred method for installing the Minitracs onto the Versatrax 150 Vertical chassis Note Ensure that the system is powered down when connecting or disconnecting tra...

Страница 20: ...20 of 31 User Manual Track Extensions To install the track extensions do the following 1 Screw the shoulder bolts into the track extension frame 2 Attach the track mount plates to the extension frame...

Страница 21: ...ehicle and Minitracs to ensure that the moving parts are free of debris and functional Make sure the track belt is free of debris and turns freely Check the tether and vehicle whips for damage Ensure...

Страница 22: ...away from the worksite Store the system in a dry environment Note Ensuring the Versatrax system is always stored in good working condition will minimize deployment time for future inspections Caution...

Страница 23: ...should be disconnected and the reel deck cable tether and vehicle harness whips should be inspected for damage If all cabling looks good the Minitracs and integrated harness block should be examined...

Страница 24: ...pipe owner If a recording is lost fails to record or is of poor quality the inspection will likely have to be re done at the operator s expense Therefore it is in the operator s best interest to veri...

Страница 25: ...ore putting any more strain on the tether The operator should use any dexterity available first to free the vehicle without resorting to force 2 If the vehicle cannot work itself free from a snag try...

Страница 26: ...ittent breaks in the camera harness cable o Check the tether connectors at both controller and vehicle o Check for tether or slip ring damage by testing tether continuity Picture is blurry will not fo...

Страница 27: ...does not read correctly o Check that the pressure wheel is pressing the tether against the payout sheave If the tether is being pulled up from the sheave instead of down it may be disengaged from the...

Страница 28: ...al number of the system component in question Inuktun Services Ltd Canadian Headquarters and Manufacturing Location 2569 Kenworth Road Suite C Nanaimo BC V9T 3M4 CANADA TF 1 877 468 5886 T 1 250 729 8...

Страница 29: ...not labelled as per the instructions the items may be held by customs and issued additional fees All returned items must be sent prepaid unless other specific arrangements have been made When the prod...

Страница 30: ...vers and communications circuitry If triggered this fuse will disable video receivers and vehicle communications Vehicle Power Fuse This fuse is located in line with the 350VDC output to the tether If...

Страница 31: ...ection to improperly wired AC receptacles 5 Track belts tethers view ports and other components subject to wear through abrasion are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a...

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