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Annex 1: Unit Set Up and Internal View Set Up
Full unit set up
Internal view
Страница 1: ...The Validation Centre TVC Limited Unit 15 Brinell Way Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR31 0LU UK 01493 443800 01493 443900 sales tvcalx co uk www tvcalx co uk ColcheK 2TM Instruction Manual V1 1 ...
Страница 2: ...nspection 3 1 Setting up probe 3 2 Inspecting wall loss first scan 3 3 Continuing the inspection 3 4 Finalising the Inspection 3 5 Setting the threshold 3 6 Setting the time off period 3 7 Depth reading 3 8 Likely indications 4 0 FAQ Troubleshooting 5 0 Additional information 6 0 Annex 1 Unit set up and internal set up view ...
Страница 3: ...owing you to check this critical zone without having to excavate or in any other way prepare the column the ColcheK 2 is a unique application of the through transmission eddy current inspection technique No preliminary preparation of the lighting column is required the low frequency electromagnetic system is non contacting and does not emit or use any hazardous radiation By design no special skill...
Страница 4: ...ay unit 2 ColcheK 2 unit 3 Ultrasonic receiver optional 4 Probe shown with optional ultrasonic depth transmitter fitted 5 Battery charger 6 On off switch 7 Wake up button NB The operator also needs a key to open the access doors on the columns 6 7 4 5 2 3 1 ...
Страница 5: ...s above ground level 4 Place the coil system of the ColcheK 2 around the base of the column 5 Switch the unit on using the main switch and wake the unit up using the on control on the display module The following screens will be seen 6 Push the probe down the inside of the column against the wall until the tip of the probe is just below level with the top coil See Fig 1 below It does not matter wh...
Страница 6: ...Page 6 Fig 1 7 Press the Down button on the display The system will count down to zero ...
Страница 7: ...ero has been reached the system will display 100 on all bar graphs Continue down the column until the probe tip is approx level with the lower part of the drive coil The display will read at or near 0 Up down buttons ...
Страница 8: ...he Down arrow re position the probe to the top part of the drive coil and press the Down arrow again 3 4 Finalising the Inspection If there is a defect the four scans will have shown its presence If a defect has been found it is advisable to extend the inspection By moving the probe up and down locate the mid point of the corrosion area and mark the probe level with the bottom of the door opening ...
Страница 9: ... Section 3 1 will need to be carried out prior to inspection 3 Press and hold the A button to bring up the set up screen Use the up arrow button to set the required threshold level 4 Press the A button to exit the threshold set up screen 5 The desired threshold is set inspect as normal 3 6 Setting the Time Off Period The time off period can be set by following the below instructions 1 Switch the u...
Страница 10: ... sure the transmitter faces upwards and using the splitter cable provided connect the probe and transmitter to the probe connector on the ColcheK 2 Connect the ultrasonic receiver to the connector on the ColcheK 2 handle and fit the receiver inside the column with the receiver facing downwards See Fig 2 below Fig 2 2 Position the ColcheK 2 probe at the zero position see Fig 1 and zero the ColcheK ...
Страница 11: ...loss Beware of columns that are not planted deeply 4 0 Frequently Asked Questionns Do the electrical cables and switch gear have any effect on the equipment performance No Trials have proved they have no influence on the equipment readings Does it matter if the power is on Not as far as the ColcheK 2 is concerned however health and safety precautions should be observed Does it matter if the column...
Страница 12: ...es 10 5V Tests prove that the readings are unaffected until the battery drops below 10 volts so the cut off is set as a safety feature to prevent inaccurate readings being taken 5 4 Battery Charging Use the standard 12V charger supplied The ColcheK 2 uses a sealed lead acid battery so there is no danger of over charge or of memory problems with the battery 5 5 Resolution and accuracy In a column w...
Страница 13: ...posal To meet our obligatons under the WEEE directive we have financed a collection point for the recycling of this product once it has reached the end of its normal working life In these circumstances please contact us for further instructions For further information on equipment calibration or disposal please contact TVC ...
Страница 14: ...Page 14 6 0 Annex 1 Unit Set Up and Internal View Set Up Full unit set up Internal view ...
