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WEEE Statement

Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, products of “electrical and electronic
equipment” cannot be discarded as municipal waste anymore and manufacturers
of covered electronic equipment are obligated to take back such products at the
end of their useful life. Mini-Cam will comply with the product take back
requirements at the end of life of Mini-Cam products that are sold into the EU.

For disposal contact Mini-Cam or the Mini-Cam partner in your country.

Information on Disposal for Business Users

Your Proteus CCU is marked with the symbol shown above. It means that used
electrical and electronic products should not be disposed of in with general 
household waste. Contact your Local Council who will advise on the correct
recycling procedure to follow.

In the European Union

Please contact 

Mini-Cam Ltd 

or you nearest 

Mini-Cam Service Centre

 who will 

inform you about the take-back of the product. You may be charged for the cost 
arising from take-back and recycling. Small products (and small amounts) might 
be taken back by your local collection facilities.

For Spain

Please contact the established collection system of your local authority for 
take-back of your used product.

Countries outside the EU

If you wish to dispose of your Proteus CCU, please contact your local authorities 
and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Mini-Cam 

Proteus ExZ1

Содержание ATEX Zone 1

Страница 1: ...Original User Instruction Manual Version A To be used in conjunction with Proteus Original Instruction Manual ZONE 1...

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Страница 3: ...ctions if You have not been trained in the use of Mini Cam equipment You are not competent in conducting ATEX inspections You do not have the correct equipment The equipment is suspected as contaminat...

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Страница 5: ...fications dimensions and other statements in this document are subject to change without prior notice Mini Cam Ltd and its suppliers shall not be liable for any damages related to this software or har...

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Страница 7: ...this Manual 14 EC Declaration of Conformity 15 CE Declaration 15 Overview of ATEX Equipment 17 Hazardous Environments 17 ATEX Zones 18 ATEX Compliance and Non compliance 18 Use of the Equipment 20 Pur...

Страница 8: ...E Mode 37 Powering OFF the Inspection Equipment Power 38 Preparing for the Inspection 39 Steps to Prepare for the Inspection 39 Selecting the System Components 39 Connecting the System Components Toge...

Страница 9: ...sure Uncompliant 59 Manually Monitoring the Inspection Equipment 60 At the End of the Inspection 61 Removing the Inspection Equipment from the Site 61 Powering the Inspection Equipment OFF 61 Checking...

Страница 10: ...10 Version A Mini Cam Proteus ExZ1...

Страница 11: ...ce the unit The warranty is a return to base warranty and we are not liable for any shipping costs Conditions of the Limited Warranty Disassembling the camera coiler control unit or any part of the sy...

Страница 12: ...all the additional system functionality and features outside of ATEX please refer to the Proteus Original Instruction Manual Use of this Operators Manual This Operators Manual is an addition to the P...

Страница 13: ...sed Bold Font Bold font is used for important words For example This must not be done in reverse order Lists Lists are marked as follows Item 1 Item 2 Procedure Lists Procedures that must be performed...

Страница 14: ...cates potential explosion hazards and other dangers which can seriously compromise safety and may result in serious injury or death DAMAGE Indicates instances where the inspection equipment or other p...

Страница 15: ...al conditions for said compliance Residential business commercial small company and light industrial environments EN61000 6 4 2007 A1 2011 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 6 4 Generic standards...

Страница 16: ...16 Version A Mini Cam Proteus ExZ1...

Страница 17: ...ere the inspection equipment is being used can be either Hazardous or NON Hazardous A Hazardous Environment is where there is a potential for explosive atmospheres A NON Hazardous Environment is where...

Страница 18: ...upply if a low pressure condition is detected NON ATEX this equipment still contains pressure sensing features but is NOT approved for use in any explosive environments You or a qualified person must...

Страница 19: ...re a crawler and camera are used together if only the crawler becomes Uncompliant but the camera is still Compliant the whole system is deemed Uncompliant You must only use ATEX equipment that is all...

Страница 20: ...ni Cam disclaim responsibility or liability for any warranty or claim of any kind ATEX 1 Equipment Usage Mini Cam ATEX 1 equipment may be used according to these standards IEC 60079 0 2018 Explosive a...

Страница 21: ...ined in use of the equipment Operators have been trained in ATEX and the requirements of the ATEX standards The correct and appropriate equipment is being used The Operators manual needs to be kept wi...

Страница 22: ...dous Environment Use the correct and appropriate equipment for the inspection s requirements Switch off if the system shows any signs of any problem Switch off and not use the equipment if it generate...

Страница 23: ...OT Do not use the equipment if in any doubt Never pressurise open disconnect or connect components in Hazardous Environments Do not attach any unapproved components materials or devices to the equipme...

Страница 24: ...Keep records of usage any observed problems servicing and repairs and keep your co workers informed Keep your knowledge updated with best working practices and comply with them Comply with any client...

Страница 25: ...nally examined or repaired by an unauthorised person Not only will this invalidate any warranty but can also immediately invalidate any ATEX compliance certification Spare Parts Contact your Mini Cam...

Страница 26: ...stem Components Equipment for use in ATEX Zone 1 Hazardous Environments has at least one of these markings An ExZ1 Serial Number An ATEX 1 Specific Marking Only ATEX markings containing 2G are for use...

Страница 27: ...omponents are marked with the EX symbol You must not use any other system components for ATEX CCU208 ExZ1 Control Unit for ATEX 1 ATEX Identification CCU208 ExZ1 EX Logo OVERRIDE Key VCU500 ExZ1 Deskt...

Страница 28: ...Desktop Controller A Cable Reel B Crawler C Camera D A typical configuration is shown in this illustration A C D not to scale B The actual extent of the Hazardous Environment for each inspection will...

Страница 29: ...se are marked as such see Identifying ATEX System Components page 26 Any equipment which is NOT marked as permitted must NEVER enter the Hazardous Environment Examples of such equipment are the contro...

Страница 30: ...t Once the system has started you must read and accept any messages If the inspection requires ATEX you must ensure that the inspection equipment is in a NON Hazardous Environment before you apply pow...

Страница 31: ...RRIDE position Remember to turn the OVERRIDE Key back when you no longer need to use OVERRIDE Step 3 Turning on the Inspection Equipment Power If the inspection requires ATEX you must ensure that the...

Страница 32: ...ion equipment For ATEX 1 if the key is in the OVERRIDE position see page 36 you are shown an OVERRIDE warning message like this In all other cases you are shown a warning message like this You might n...

Страница 33: ...a Non Hazardous Environment before turning on the power Read and understand any messages shown on screen then press the ALLSTOP key to power the inspection equipment ON Upon pressing ALLSTOP the CCU...

Страница 34: ...on of the inspection before starting the inspection If the pressures run low during the inspection you may have to abandon the inspection Maintaining the Inspection Equipment Power ON Power to the ins...

Страница 35: ...PowerON key or the ALLSTOP key Conditions under which power will be AUTOMATICALLY REMOVED from the inspection equipment ATEX 1 inspection equipment becomes Uncompliant and the key is NOT in OVERRIDE T...

Страница 36: ...roteus ExZ1 Override Lock The Proteus CCU208 ExZ1 and VCU500 ExZ1 both feature an OVERRIDE Lock as shown below See page 37 for instructions on how to use the OVERRIDE Lock OVERRIDE Lock OVERRIDE Lock...

Страница 37: ...MUST always operate the system with the key in this position unless you have a good reason to use the OVERRIDE Mode position You can remove the key when it is in the ATEX Mode position OVERRIDE Mode W...

Страница 38: ...ermine to power OFF the inspection equipment at any time automatically If the power is OFF because the system detected non compliance the only way to re power the inspection equipment back ON is to us...

Страница 39: ...e system components together Step 3 Power the system and inspection equipment ON using OVERRIDE if necessary Step 4 Check the component pressures Step 5 Test the Pressure Monitoring Step 6 Test the sy...

Страница 40: ...n ATEX 1 crawler The system auto detects the ATEX capabilities of the attached equipment when you power the equipment on The system then shows you the ATEX Zone mode that it has selected based on the...

Страница 41: ...ion Equipment System Components See Identifying ATEX System Components page 26 See ATEX Approved Wheels page 64 You must only use the appropriate minimum level of ATEX equipment for the particular Env...

Страница 42: ...bles connectors pins and camera glass Do not use any equipment showing signs of contamination malfunction or damage however slight Connect the Components Together Only connect and disconnect component...

Страница 43: ...w C 1 A Orientation Dot B Locking Ring 5 The position of the Locking Grub Screw should now be at the top 12 o clock 4 Turn the Locking Ring anti clockwise as shown to secure the camera in place 3 Offe...

Страница 44: ...ock Screw turning in a clockwise direction as shown DO NOT over tighten the Lock Screw 4 The connection is now complete 1 Ensure the cable connector and camera connector are free of dirt grease and mo...

Страница 45: ...wer Control page 30 Checking the Inspection Equipment Pressures Before commencing an inspection you should check that the pressures of the inspection equipment are adequate for the duration of the ent...

Страница 46: ...ressurise that system component with nitrogen see page 48 page 49 and page 50 and to completely remove the pressure again afterwards This procedure of pressurising with nitrogen must be repeated five...

Страница 47: ...AREA Pressure too low uncompliant ORANGE AREA Pressure low caution YELLOW AREA Pressure low advisory GREEN AREA Pressure OK PURPLE AREA Pressure too high though still compliant If pressures are in the...

Страница 48: ...the acceptable range by checking the pressure bar on the control unit see page 47 Refer to the CCU section of the Original Proteus Instruction Manual for specific instructions on how to access the pre...

Страница 49: ...EN area 4 Ensure the camera pressure is within the acceptable range by checking the pressure bar on the control unit see page 47 Refer to the CCU section of the Original Proteus Instruction Manual for...

Страница 50: ...a 4 Ensure the camera pressure is within the acceptable range by checking the pressure bar on the control unit see page 47 Refer to the CCU section of the Original Proteus Instruction Manual for speci...

Страница 51: ...e system Turn the OVERRIDE key to OVERRIDE PowerON the system Turn on the inspection equipment power see Power Control page30 If the pressure of any component of the inspection equipment is already lo...

Страница 52: ...NG is showing the inspection equipment is NOT suitable for ATEX If this test fails do not use the equipment for ATEX and consult your Mini Cam Service team Steps for the Pressure Drop Test Prepare for...

Страница 53: ...shown the system is NOT suitable for ATEX For ATEX 1 if the inspection equipment power is NOT removed the system is NOT suitable for use For ATEX if any test fails do not use the inspection equipment...

Страница 54: ...tem never look directly at the camera or auxiliary module illumination When checking the illumination use a low power setting and view from an angle greater than 50 from the centre of the module Check...

Страница 55: ...ronment the lowering rope with hook supplied with the crawler should be used The lowering rope takes the weight of the crawler and eliminates strain on the inspection cable Take care when lowering the...

Страница 56: ...and help prevent kinks and chaffing agaist the chamber edge the CGP01 Proteus Cable Guide Pulley should be used The Pulley also assists in the smooth guiding of inspection cable during the survey See...

Страница 57: ...ding the cable B through as you go 3 Connect cable B to the crawler 4 Using the Lowering Rope see page 55 lower the crawler into the chamber and drive into the start position 5 Lower the guide pulley...

Страница 58: ...pection Pressure and Compliance Monitoring Pressure Warnings All the time that the inspection equipment is powered ON the pressures of the inspection equipment are being monitored If a pressure begins...

Страница 59: ...owledge this warning The inspection equipment can still be used as the pressure is still Compliant ATEX 1 Pressure Uncompliant When the system is in ATEX 1 Zone mode and the pressure in any inspection...

Страница 60: ...inspection equipment and should retrieve the inspection equipment manually The system will make an internal log of your choice Manually Monitoring the Inspection Equipment Throughout the inspection yo...

Страница 61: ...t is still in the Hazardous Environment there will be a need to make a judgement for whether re powering is safe This does not apply if the power has already been removed automatically by the system f...

Страница 62: ...s while using the equipment you should make this known to your co workers and colleagues and report these to your Mini Cam approved Service Centre for attention Storage and Transportation Store the in...

Страница 63: ...63 Version A Mini Cam Proteus ExZ1 Appendices...

Страница 64: ...300mm to 450mm 4 QRW140XL ExZ1 140mm Extra Wide Soft Rubber Quick Release Wheel 450mm to 600mm 4 ATEX Approved Wheels For operation in hazardous environments with potentially explosive atmospheres on...

Страница 65: ...these pressures ATEX 1 compliance cannot be guaranteed Parameter Minimum Maximum Units Operating ambient temperature 10 40 Degrees C Operating atmospheric pressure 970 1060 Millibars Control System op...

Страница 66: ...uipment switches off unexpectedly Bad connection Visually check all connections and cables for damage and tightness Low inspection equipment pressure Check Pressure Bar indication and re pressurise if...

Страница 67: ...l shown above It means that used electrical and electronic products should not be disposed of in with general household waste Contact your Local Council who will advise on the correct recycling proced...

Страница 68: ...sers require us to take back industrial batteries they should contact us at Mini Cam Limited Unit 4 Yew Tree Way Golborne Warrington Cheshire WA3 3JD United Kingdom email info minicam co uk Telephone...

Страница 69: ...69 Version A Mini Cam Proteus ExZ1 Notes...

Страница 70: ...70 Version A Mini Cam Proteus ExZ1 Notes...

Страница 71: ...71 Version A Mini Cam Proteus ExZ1...

Страница 72: ...Mini Cam Ltd All rights reserved Mini Cam and Proteus names logos are trademarks of Mini Cam Ltd Specifications subject to change without notice Mini Cam Ltd is a Halma Company DESIGN 0320 www minicam...

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