Eddyfi Technologies LYFT User manual

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EDDYFI LYFT
Corrosion Assessment Redefined
User’s
Manual

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© Eddyfi NDT, Inc.
3425 Rue Pierre-Ardouin
Québec (QC)
G1P 0B3 CANADA
Eddyfi, Lyft, SmartPULSE, and their associated logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Eddyfi NDT, Inc. Eddyfi reserves the right to change product offerings
and specifications without notice.
2020-08-04

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Contents
General Precautions and conventions ....................................................................................... xi
General Precautions ............................................................................................................... xii
Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................. xii
Conventions .......................................................................................................................... xii
Acronyms ............................................................................................................................. xiv
EMC Directive Compliance ..................................................................................................... xiv
Calibration and Warranty Seals ............................................................................................... xv
Limited Warranty.................................................................................................................. xvi
Copyrights............................................................................................................................ xvi
Lyft System Overview ............................................................................................................... 1
Introducing the Lyft System ..................................................................................................... 2
Positioning Lyft....................................................................................................................... 9
Starting Lyft ...........................................................................................................................11
Shutting Down Lyft .................................................................................................................11
Connecting Probes ..................................................................................................................11
Batteries ............................................................................................................................... 12
Software overview.................................................................................................................. 15
Introducing the Lyft Software ................................................................................................. 16
Workflow overview ................................................................................................................. 31
TYPICAL Inspection Workflow ..................................................................................................32
Creating / Selecting a Project..................................................................................................33
Creating / Opening a Component............................................................................................33
Adding / Editing a Scan Zone ................................................................................................. 34
Creating a Setup....................................................................................................................35
Applying SmartPULSETM ......................................................................................................... 38

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Acquiring Data ..................................................................................................................... 40
Recalibrating the Wall Thickness .............................................................................................42
Adding Indications to a report................................................................................................ 43
Generating a Report.............................................................................................................. 44
Managing Data..................................................................................................................... 45
Disabling and Enabling the Multi-Touch Display ....................................................................... 48
Remote Control Reference ..................................................................................................... 48
Lyft PRO software..................................................................................................................53
Lyft Pro ................................................................................................................................ 54
Preferences ...........................................................................................................................58
Managing Preferences ........................................................................................................... 59
Keypad and Keyboard Functions..............................................................................................63
Keyboard Shortcut Keys......................................................................................................... 64
Maintenance and Troubleshooting...........................................................................................65
Maintaining Lyft ................................................................................................................... 66
Updating and Upgrading Software ..........................................................................................70
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................73
Specifications ........................................................................................................................75
General .................................................................................................................................76
Environmental .......................................................................................................................76
Probes...................................................................................................................................77
Performances ........................................................................................................................77
Connector reference...............................................................................................................79
PEC Connector ..................................................................................................................... 80
I/O Connector....................................................................................................................... 80
Ethernet Connector............................................................................................................... 80

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HDMI Connector .................................................................................................................... 81
USB Connectors .....................................................................................................................82
Audio Jack.............................................................................................................................82
Using the Optional Harness ....................................................................................................83
Adjusting the Harness ........................................................................................................... 84
Setting Up the Extension Pole..................................................................................................93
Setting Up the Extension Pole................................................................................................. 94
Using the array probe straps ...................................................................................................97
Locking and unlocking the prove curvature ............................................................................. 98

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Figures
Figure 1-1 Front view................................................................................................................ 2
Figure 1-2 Rear view ................................................................................................................ 4
Figure 1-3 Right side view......................................................................................................... 4
Figure 1-4 Left side view........................................................................................................... 5
Figure 1-5 Single element probes .............................................................................................. 6
Figure 1-6 Single element extension pole ................................................................................... 7
Figure 1-7 PECA-6CH-MED probe.............................................................................................. 7
Figure 1-8 PECA-HR-SM probe .................................................................................................. 8
Figure 1–9 Lyft in the horizontal position .................................................................................. 10
Figure 1–10 Lyft in the tilted position ........................................................................................ 10
Figure 1–11 Shutting down Lyft..................................................................................................11
Figure 1–12 Optional battery charger........................................................................................ 13
Figure 2–1 Backstage view: General.......................................................................................... 16
Figure 2-2 Backstage view: Scan Area ...................................................................................... 17
Figure 2–3 Backstage view: Report Summary ............................................................................ 18
Figure 2–4 Backstage view: Documentation ............................................................................. 19
Figure 2–5 Backstage view: Help.............................................................................................. 19
Figure 2-6 Support package window ........................................................................................20
Figure 2–7 Front-stage view ....................................................................................................20
Figure 2–8 A-scan view ...........................................................................................................22
Figure 2-9 Tau-scan view ........................................................................................................22
Figure 2–10 C-scan view .........................................................................................................23
Figure 2–11 Information view ...................................................................................................23
Figure 2–12 Home ribbon.........................................................................................................25
Figure 2–13 Setup ribbon .........................................................................................................27
Figure 2–14 Layout ribbon .......................................................................................................27

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Figure 2–15 Current A-Scan View Ribbon ..................................................................................28
Figure 2-16 Current Tau-scan View Ribbon................................................................................28
Figure 2–17 Current C-Scan View Ribbon ..................................................................................29
Figure 2–18 Current Information View Ribbon............................................................................29
Figure 2–19 Analysis Ribbon .................................................................................................... 30
Figure 2–20 Edge smoothing dialog box................................................................................... 30
Figure 3–1 Typical inspection workflow......................................................................................32
Figure 3–2 Open dialog box .....................................................................................................33
Figure 3–3 Create Component dialog box................................................................................ 34
Figure 3–4 Open dialog box.................................................................................................... 34
Figure 3–5 Add Scan Zone dialog box.......................................................................................35
Figure 3–6 Probe selection ..................................................................................................... 36
Figure 3–7 Scan definition ...................................................................................................... 36
Figure 3-8 Encoder configuration.............................................................................................37
Figure 3-9 Probe positioning image..........................................................................................37
Figure 3–10 SmartPULSE dialog box......................................................................................... 38
Figure 3–11 PEC Autoset dialog box ......................................................................................... 39
Figure 3–12 Wall Thickness Calibration dialog box..................................................................... 39
Figure 3–13 Repeatability Optimization dialog box.................................................................... 40
Figure 3–14 Wall Thickness Calibration dialog box ......................................................................42
Figure 3–15 Placing cursor over target defect........................................................................... 43
Figure 3-16 Add indication dialog box...................................................................................... 43
Figure 3-17 Indication added .................................................................................................. 44
Figure 3–18 Generate report ................................................................................................... 44
Figure 3–19 Generate Report dialog box................................................................................... 45
Figure 3–20 Component Transfer dialog box ............................................................................ 46
Figure 3–21 Project Transfer dialog box.....................................................................................47

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Figure 3-22 Help section .........................................................................................................47
Figure 3-23 Setup Tab............................................................................................................ 48
Figure 4–1 External Path Selection dialog box ........................................................................... 54
Figure 4–2 Scan Area section...................................................................................................55
Figure 4–3 Calibration Propagation dialog box ..........................................................................55
Figure 4–4 Selecting the C-scan.............................................................................................. 56
Figure 4–5 CWT% C-scan ....................................................................................................... 56
Figure 5–1 System preferences ................................................................................................ 59
Figure 5-2 Selecting a Logo .................................................................................................... 59
Figure 5–3 System preferences................................................................................................ 60
Figure 5–4 Wi-Fi Networks dialog box...................................................................................... 60
Figure 5–5 Display Preferences................................................................................................. 61
Figure 6–1 Keyboard Shortcuts dialog box ................................................................................ 64
Figure 7–1 Encoder and replacement clamp ring........................................................................67
Figure 7–2 Pliers in expanding configuration ............................................................................ 68
Figure 7–3 Clamp ring sitting on plier ...................................................................................... 69
Figure 7–4 Clamp ring installation........................................................................................... 69
Figure 7-5 Clip-on encoder protective cap ................................................................................70
Figure 7–6 Update dialog box .................................................................................................. 71
Figure 7–7 Options menu ........................................................................................................ 71
Figure 7–8 System recovery interface .......................................................................................72
Figure B–1 Slipping the harness on .......................................................................................... 84
Figure B–2 Adjusting the shoulder straps ................................................................................. 85
Figure B–3 Adjusting the belt’s height ..................................................................................... 85
Figure B–4 Securing the chest straps ....................................................................................... 86
Figure B–5 Securing the belt ................................................................................................... 86
Figure B–6 Shoulder anchor straps ...........................................................................................87

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Figure B–7 Unfastening the straps ...........................................................................................87
Figure B–8 Sliding strap loop through bumper hook .................................................................. 88
Figure B–9 Securing anchor strap............................................................................................ 88
Figure B–10 Alternative method of securing anchor strap to bumper.......................................... 89
Figure B–11 Anchor strap on harness belt ................................................................................. 89
Figure B–12 Slipping male buckle through bumper .................................................................... 90
Figure B–13 Mating battery compartment side anchor strap ..................................................... 90
Figure B–14 Closing battery compartment door......................................................................... 91
Figure B–15 Mating shoulder anchor strap ................................................................................ 91
Figure B-16 Tightening shoulder anchor straps ..........................................................................92
Figure B–17 Belt-slinging probe cable .......................................................................................92
Figure C–1 PEC probe supports and screws............................................................................... 94
Figure C–2 Securing supports to PEC probe.............................................................................. 94
Figure C–3 Sliding PEC probe on extension pole head .............................................................. 95
Figure C–4 Securing PEC probe to extension pole head ............................................................. 95
Figure C–5 Running PEC probe cable through pole hoops .......................................................... 95
Figure C–6 Connecting PEC probe connector to extension pole remote control ........................... 96
Figure D-1 Locked latches ...................................................................................................... 98
Figure D–2 Unlocked latches................................................................................................... 98
Figure D–3 Probe on a pipe with curvature locked .................................................................... 99
Figure D–4 Carriage installed on the straps............................................................................. 100
Figure D–5 Strap connected to the probe buckles.................................................................... 100
Figure D–6 Handle installed on module 6.................................................................................101
Figure D–7 Installed Erasable marker.......................................................................................101
Figure D–8 Grid-As-U-Go the PECA probe............................................................................... 102
Figure D–9 Installed Grid-A-U-Go .......................................................................................... 102

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Tables
Table 1-1 Lyft single-element probe status LEDs ...................................
Error! Bookmark not defined.
Table 1-2 Lyft array probe status LEDs ...................................................................................... 9
Table 2-1 Multi-touch behavior in the C-scan view ....................................................................25
Table 3-1 Analysis mode remote control reference................................
Error! Bookmark not defined.
Table 3-2 Grid mapping data acquisition remote control reference............................................ 49
Table 3-3 Dynamic mode data acquisition remote control reference ......................................... 50
Table 3-4 SmartPULSE remote control reference ..................................................................... 50
Table 3-5 Survey mode remote control reference ..................................................................... 50
Table 3-6 PEC Autoset remote control reference...................................................................... 50
Table 3-7 Wall thickness calibration remote control reference .................................................... 51
Table 3-8 Repeatability optimization remote control reference .................................................. 51
Table 6-1 Keyboard shortcut keys ........................................................................................... 64
Table 8-1 General specifications...............................................................................................76
Table 8-2 Environmental specifications ....................................................................................76
Table 8-3 Single-element probes specifications.........................................................................77
Table 8-4 Array probes specifications.......................................................................................77
Table 8-5 Performances..........................................................................................................77
Table A-1 I/O connector data ................................................................................................. 80
Table A-2 I/O connector pinout .............................................................................................. 80
Table A-3 Ethernet connector data......................................................................................... 80
Table A-4 Ethernet connector pinout ....................................................................................... 81
Table A-5 HDMI connector data .............................................................................................. 81
Table A-6 HDMI connector pinout............................................................................................ 81
Table A-7 USB connector data ................................................................................................82
Table A-8 USB connector pinout..............................................................................................82
Table A-9 Audio jack data ......................................................................................................82
Table A-10 Audio jack pinout...................................................................................................82

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General Precautions
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General Precautions
The following safety precautions are to be observed at all times when using Lyft®. Make sure that
you review them
before
turning on the system.
• Keep this document in a safe place for future reference.
• Carefully follow the installation and operation procedures detailed herein.
• Respect the safety warnings on the instrument and in this document.
• Lyft should only be used by qualified personnel.
• When transporting Lyft, it is your responsibility to make sure that you apply the safety
precautions dictated by the relevant local governing bodies.
• Always connect the power supply to a properly grounded receptacle, extension cord, or power
bar. Grounding a single conductor of a two-conductor outlet is not sufficient protection for Lyft.
• Only connect the system to a power source corresponding to the type indicated on the rating
plate.
• If you use the system in a manner that deviates from that specified by Eddyfi, the protection
provided on the equipment may be rendered null and void.
• Do not use substitute parts or perform unauthorized modifications to the system.
• Service instructions, when applicable, are intended for trained service personnel only.
• Always make sure that the system is unplugged from any power supply before servicing.
• To avoid dangerous electric shock, do not perform any service on the system unless qualified to
do so. If you encounter any problems or have questions regarding this system, contact Eddyfi or
an authorized Eddyfi representative.
Safety Precautions
Observe the following safety precautions scrupulously when using Lyft.
Rear Stand
Because Lyft is a portable system, it is designed to be used under tough conditions. It is, however,
not indestructible. To avoid damaging Lyft, use its rear stand when operating Lyft in a tilted position.
Do not use Lyft in the upright position, as it may topple over or fall off the work surface.
Conventions
Typographical
The following typographical conventions are used throughout this document:
Italic
Used for file names and paths.

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Bold
Used to indicate menu items, named user interfaces, and place emphasis on specific words or
phrases. Items in bold type are capitalized to reflect the actual interface.
SMALL CAPITALS
Used to indicate instrument interface indications
Marking and Symbols
The following symbols appear on the instrument and pertain to safety regulations that should be
carefully observed:
This label is used as a general warning sign. It indicates that you should refer to this
user’s guide to obtain the necessary information for proper protection of the
instrument and its users.
This label is used to indicate high voltage. It draws your attention to the presence of
hazardous voltages (within the product enclosure 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 this product complies with the Restriction
of Hazardous Substances directive 2002/95/EC. This directive restricts the use of
lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyl, and
polybrominated diphenyl ether in certain classes of electrical and electronic units as
of July 1, 2006.
This label acts as a reminder that you should dispose of this system in accordance
with your local Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) regulations. This
system was manufactured to the high-quality standards of Eddyfi to ensure safe and
reliable operation when it is used as stated in this document. Due to its nature, this
instrument may contain small quantities of substances known to be hazardous to
the environment and to human health if released in the environment. As such,
systems falling under WEEE regulations should not be disposed of in the public waste
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Safety Indications in This Document
The safety indications in this document are intended to ensure your safety and the integrity of the
system.
Warning
The warning indication calls your attention to a procedure or a practice (or the like)
that, if performed incorrectly, can result in injury. Do not ignore warning indications
— make sure that you understand the condition before proceeding.
Caution
The caution indication calls your attention to a procedure or practice (or the like)
that, if performed incorrectly, can result in material damage, loss of data, or both.
Do not ignore caution indications — make sure that you understand the condition
before proceeding.
Important
Calls attention to information important to completing tasks.
Note
Calls attention to an operating procedure, a practice, or the like that requires special attention. Notes
also indicate useful related, but parenthetical information that is unessential.
Acronyms
PEC: Pulsed Eddy Current
PECA: Pulsed Eddy Current Array
CWT: Compensated Wall Thickness
EMC Directive Compliance
FCC Compliance (USA)
This equipment was tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the user’s guide, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case you will be
required to correct the interference at your own expense.
ICES Compliance (Canada)
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme NMB-001 du Canada.

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AS/NZS Compliance (Australia/New Zealand)
This device complies with Australia and New Zealand AS/NZS 4252.2 (IEC 61000-6-4) and AS/NZS
61000-6-2 (IEC 61000-6-2).
Calibration and Warranty Seals
The calibration seal is at the back of the instrument. Lyft is also equipped with a warranty seal.
Important
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Limited Warranty
Eddyfi NDT, Inc. warrants the hardware to be free of any defects in materials or workmanship for a
period of twelve (12) months from the date of delivery, under normal use and service. These
warranties are limited to the original purchase of the product and are not transferable.
Eddyfi NDT, Inc. will repair or replace any product component or documentation, at its option and
at no additional charge if found defective within the warranty period. The purchaser is responsible
for returning the product to Eddyfi NDT, Inc.
Eddyfi NDT, Inc., will not be held responsible in any way whatsoever for damage resulting from
improper installation, accident, misuse, or from service or modification of the product by anyone
other than Eddyfi NDT, Inc., or an authorized Eddyfi NDT, Inc. service center.
Eddyfi NDT, Inc. will not be held responsible in any way whatsoever for direct, indirect, special,
incidental, or consequential damages resulting from possession, use, improper installation, accident,
service, modification, or malfunction of the product (including, without limitation, damages for loss
of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss).
Eddyfi’s total shall in no 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 for a particular purpose, and no other representation or
claims of any nature shall be binding on or obligate Eddyfi NDT. Inc.
This agreement is governed by the laws of the province of Québec, Canada. Each of the parties hereto
irrevocably attorns to the jurisdiction of the courts of the province of Québec and further agrees to
commence any litigation which may arise hereunder in the courts located in the judicial district of
Québec.
Copyrights
This document and the product and programs it describes are protected by the Copyright Act of
Canada, by laws of other countries, and by international treaties, therefore may not be reproduced,
in whole or in part, whether for sale or not, without prior written consent from Eddyfi NDT, Inc. Under
copyright law, copying includes translation in other languages and formats.
© Eddyfi NDT, Inc., 2020
This document was prepared with particular attention to usage to ensure the accuracy of the
information it contains. It corresponds to the version of the product manufactured prior to the date
appearing on the back cover. There may, however, be some differences between this document and
the product if the product was modified after publication.
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

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Chapter 1
Lyft System
Overview

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Introducing the Lyft System
Thank you for purchasing Eddyfi’s Lyft®. This chapter is intended to give you an overview of the
system and its components before operation.
What’s in the Box
Lyft comes with the following standard accessories:
• Two, high-capacity batteries
• One power adapter (100–240 V)
• Power cords (one for North America, one for Europe)
• User documentation
• Stylus
• Transport case
Instrument Overview
Front
Figure 1-1
Front view

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1.
Power button
Short press (approximately 0.5 to 4 seconds):
Use to turn the instrument on and off. The
power indicator at the center of the button
behaves as follows:
• Green: Lyft is on
• Blinking yellow/orange: Lyft is on standby
• Unlit: Lyft is off
Long press (approximately greater than 4
seconds):
If the instrument is on, a long press will initiate
a forced shutdown.
If the instrument is off, a long press will
activate RDAU mode, which allows the user to
operate the instrument remotely from a
laptop. Press and hold the power button until
the alarm indicator light flashes, then release
the power button. The power button light will
continue to flash while in RDAU mode.
2.
Battery indicator
Displays the state of Lyft’s batteries when the
instrument is on. Depending on the power
mode (DC or battery), the indicator behaves
differently:
DC power
• Green: batteries fully charged
• Blinking green: batteries charging
• Red: battery or charger error
• Unlit: no batteries in Lyft
Battery power
• Unlit: remaining charge over 40 %
• Orange: remaining charge 20–40 %
• Blink yellow: remain. charge less than 20 %
• Red: battery error
3.
Wi-Fi indicator
Displays the Wi-Fi status. When the indicator
is lit, the Wi-Fi is enabled. When it 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.
Wall thickness calibration button
Use to perform a wall thickness calibration at
the nominal thickness. A short press calibrates
on a new point, while a long press calibrates
on the data at the cursor’s location.
6.
Index button
Use to increment the index line during data
acquisition.
7.
Get point button
Only use during data acquisition in grid-
mapping mode. It allows performing a
measurement at the cursor coordinates.
8.
Start / Stop acquisition button
Use to start or stop data acquisition.
9.
Heavy-duty bumpers
The four corner bumpers provide shock
absorption and support Lyft at an angle when
it is set on a flat surface. The bumpers are also
hooked for harnessing. For details about
harnessing, see page 84.
10.
Multi-touch display
10.4 ″, non-reflective, high-resolution display.
11.
Handle
Use this handle when carrying Lyft.
12.
Keypad arrow mode selection/ Disable
touchscreen button
Press to select the operation mode of the
keypad arrows (see 13). Long press this button
to disable or enable the touchscreen
(depending on its state). Follow the
instructions on the screen to complete the
operation.
13.
Keypad arrows
Use these arrows to navigate the Lyft software
interface according to the selected mode.
14.
Enter button
Enter key. Closes text boxes.
15.
Change active view button
Press to activate a different view than the one
currently active.
16.
Data display button
When PEC array probes are connected to the
instrument: used to activate the Probe Guides
in the C-Scan. Unused with single-element
probes
.
17.
Maximize/Minimize view button
Use this button to maximize or minimize the
active view.
18.
Change layout button
Use this button to change the Lyft software
layout to another predefined one.

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Rear
Figure 1-2
Rear view
1.
Instrument stand
This stand retracts outward to hold Lyft at an angle, preventing the instrument from
falling over horizontally.
Right
Figure 1-3
Right side view
1.
I/O connector
Used to communicate with the probe’s
encoder, for example
2.
PEC connector
Connect your PEC probes to this
connector.
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