Eddyfi Technologies Ectane 3 User manual

Eddyfi Ectane 3®
User’s Manual
Version 1.0
Date: December 2022

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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.
Manual version A
Part number: SXSC2047A

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: IMPORTANT INFORMATION, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, AND CONVENTIONS .........................................6
1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION –PLEASE READ BEFORE USE .............................................................................7
2. MARKING AND SYMBOLS ..............................................................................................................................8
3. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS –PLEASE READ BEFORE USE ...................................................................................9
4. BATTERY PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 10
5. BATTERY CHARGER PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................. 10
6. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE......................................................................................................................... 10
7. CALIBRATION AND WARRANTY SEALS......................................................................................................... 11
8. SAFETY INDICATIONS................................................................................................................................... 12
9. TYPOGRAPHICAL CONVENTIONS ................................................................................................................. 13
10. TECHNICAL SUPPORT................................................................................................................................... 13
CHAPTER 2: INTRODUCING ECTANE..................................................................................................................... 14
1. INTRODUCING THE ECTANE 3 ...................................................................................................................... 15
2. STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES................................................................................................ 15
3. INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION......................................................................................................................... 16
4. FRONT PLATE DESCRIPTIONS....................................................................................................................... 16
5. CARRYING HANDLE...................................................................................................................................... 22
6. CHASSIS GROUND CONNECTOR................................................................................................................... 22
7. BATTERY COMPARTMENT ........................................................................................................................... 23
CHAPTER 3: PREPARING THE INSTRUMENT ......................................................................................................... 25
1. SETTING UP THE INSTRUMENT .................................................................................................................... 26
2. CONNECTION PROCEDURE .......................................................................................................................... 27
3. CONNECTION CONFIGURATIONS................................................................................................................. 27
4. STARTING THE INSTRUMENT....................................................................................................................... 28
5. UNDERSTANDING INDICATORS ................................................................................................................... 29

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6. BATTERY INDICATORS ................................................................................................................................. 30
7. CONNECTION INDICATORS .......................................................................................................................... 32
CHAPTER 4: MANAGING BATTERIES..................................................................................................................... 34
1. GENERAL ..................................................................................................................................................... 35
2. CHARGING THE BATTERIES .......................................................................................................................... 35
3. BATTERY CHARGER LED STATUS INDICATOR ............................................................................................... 36
4. REMOVING THE BATTERIES ......................................................................................................................... 37
5. HOT-SWAPPING BATTERIES......................................................................................................................... 38
6. UNDERSTANDING BATTERY INDICATORS .................................................................................................... 38
CHAPTER 5: CONNECTOR REFERENCES ................................................................................................................ 39
1. EXTENDED ET CONNECTOR (41 PINS)........................................................................................................... 40
2. ECT BOBBIN CONNECTOR (4 PINS)............................................................................................................... 45
3. ENCODERS CONNECTOR (18 PINS)............................................................................................................... 46
4. IRIS CONNECTOR ......................................................................................................................................... 48
5. EDDY CURRENT ARRAY CONNECTORS ......................................................................................................... 49
6. ETHERNET CONNECTOR............................................................................................................................... 50
CHAPTER 6: SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................ 51
1. GENERAL ..................................................................................................................................................... 52
2. INSPECTION TECHNIQUES............................................................................................................................ 54
CHAPTER 7: MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................. 59
1. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................................ 60
2. CALIBRATING BATTERIES ............................................................................................................................. 60
3. TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................................... 61
4. FIRMWARE CORRUPTION............................................................................................................................ 61
APPENDIX A: ACCESSORIES .................................................................................................................................. 62
1. PROTECTIVE CAPS........................................................................................................................................ 63
2. ADAPTERS AND CONNECTORS..................................................................................................................... 63

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3. BATTERY CHARGER AND BATTERIES ............................................................................................................ 63
4. REMOTE CONTROL ...................................................................................................................................... 63
APPENDIX B: LEGAL NOTICE................................................................................................................................. 64
1. LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................... 65
2. DISCLAIMER................................................................................................................................................. 66
3. TRADEMARKS.............................................................................................................................................. 66

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Chapter 1: Important
Information, Safety
Precautions, and
Conventions

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1. Important Information –Please Read Before Use
Intended Use
The Ectane®3 is designed to perform non-destructive inspections using electromagnetic
testing (ET) technologies for surface and tube inspection.
Do not use the Ectane 3 for any purpose other than its intended use.
Instruction Manual
This instruction manual contains essential information on how to use the instrument safely
and effectively. Before using the Ectane 3, please review this user manual. Use the instrument
as intended.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Instrument Compatibility
Use only approved ancillary equipment provided by Eddyfi with this instrument.
Always use equipment and accessories that meet Eddyfi specifications.
Using incompatible equipment could cause instrument malfunction
and/or damage, or human injury.
Repair and Modifications
This instrument does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Opening the device might void
the warranty.

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To prevent human injury and/or instrument damage, do not dissemble,
modify, or repair the instrument.
Equipment Disposal
Before disposing of the Ectane 3, check your local laws, rules, and regulations, and follow
them accordingly.
2. Marking and Symbols
The following symbols can appear on the instrument and pertain to safety regulations that
should be followed carefully.
The exclamation mark label is used as a general
warning sign. It indicates that you should refer to
this user manual to obtain the information
necessary to ensure the proper protection of the
instrument and its users.
The lightning flash with arrowhead label is used
as a high voltage sign. It indicates the presence
of hazardous voltages (within the product
enclosure or accessible externally) that can be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons. Always refer to the
user manual to ensure proper protection and
safe practices.
The “Crossed-Out Wheeled Bin” marking acts as
a reminder that the product should not be
discarded as unsorted waste but must be sent to
separate collection facilities for recovery and
recycling in accordance with the local
regulations applicable to Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

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3. General Precautions –Please Read Before Use
•Before turning on the instrument, carefully read the instructions contained in this
manual.
•Carefully follow the installation and operation procedures.
•Respect safety warnings on the instrument and in this manual.
•The Ectane 3 should only be used by qualified personnel.
•When carrying the Ectane 3, it is the user’s responsibility to make sure that the
safety precautions used are in accordance with the local department of
transportation’s (or equivalent governing body) rules and regulations.
•The electrical plug shall only be inserted in a power outlet providing a protective
earth contact. You must not negate the protective action by using an extension
cord (power cable) without a protective conductor (grounding). Grounding one
conductor of a two-conductor outlet is not sufficient protection.
•The instrument must only be connected to a power source corresponding to the type
indicated on the rating plate.
•If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by Eddyfi Technologies, the
protection provided on the equipment may be rendered ineffective.
•Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modifications to the
instrument.
•Service instructions, when applicable, are for trained service personnel only. To avoid
dangerous electric shock, do not perform any service unless qualified to do so.
•When using an Ectane® 3 with some highly sensitive probes, it is possible that some
high intensity electromagnetic phenomena (e.g., voltage arcs from welding
machines, electrical transients created by commuting high power inductive loads,
and so on) create visible disturbances observable in the acquired data. Since
probes are electromagnetic-sensitive devices and are intended to receive and
amplify low intensity electromagnetic fields, it is normally expected that high
intensity external electromagnetic disturbances would be observable on the screen.
•For any problems or questions regarding this instrument, contact Eddyfi
Technologies, or an authorized Eddyfi Technologies representative.

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4. Battery Precautions
See Chapter 4, Battery Precautions for more information.
5. Battery Charger Precautions
Before disposing of a battery, check local laws, rules and regulations and
follow them accordingly.
Note The battery charger is optional.
•Do not expose the battery charger or its power supply to water or liquids. The
charger case is not sealed.
•Do not open the battery charger or power supply case. They contain no user-
serviceable parts.
•Do not cover the fan exhaust or obstruct airflow; this would cause overheating.
•Use only the included power supply and observe terminal polarity.
•Place the charger away from external heat sources.
6. Regulatory Compliance
FCC Compliance (USA)
This equipment was tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to 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.

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ICES Compliance (Canada)
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001(A).
Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme NMB-001(A) du Canada.
AS/NZS Compliance (Australia/New Zealand)
This device complies to the applicable regulations and standards for Australia (and New
Zealand) as defined by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).
CE marking (EU)
Eddyfi declares that Ectane equipment complies to the essential requirements of
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC, 2014/30/EU), Low Voltage (LVD, 2014/35/EU) and
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS, 2011/65/EU, 2015/863/EU and 2017/2102)
directives.
Please find the full EU Declaration of Conformity on the Eddyfi website:
www.eddifytechnologies.com
UKCA marking (UK)
Hereby, Eddyfi declares that Ectane equipment complies to the essential requirements of
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC, S.I. 2016 No. 1091), Electrical Equipment Safety (S.I.
2016 No. 1101) and Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS, S.I. 2012 No. 3032, and S.I.
2021 No. 422) Statutory Instruments.
Please find the full UKCA Declaration of Conformity on the Eddyfi website:
www.eddifytechnologies.com
7. Calibration and Warranty Seals
Calibration and warranty seals are located in the instrument and will be broken if parts of the
instrument are disassembled.
IMPORTANT:Broken seals void the calibration certification and product warranty.

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8. Safety Indications
The purpose of the various safety indications in this manual are meant to ensure operator
safety and instrument integrity.
The Warning sign indicates a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure,
practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to,
can result in personal injury. Do not proceed beyond a Warning sign
until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
The Caution sign indicates a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure,
practice, or the like that, if not correctly performed or applied, can result
in material damage or loss of data.
Do not proceed beyond a Caution sign until the indicated conditions are
fully understood and met.
IMPORTANT The IMPORTANT indication calls attention to important information or
information essential to completing a task.
Note The Note calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or
the like that requires special attention. A Note also indicates
related, parenthetical information that is useful, but not
essential.

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9. Typographical Conventions
The various typographical conventions used in this document to describe the operations of the
instrument are explained below and were designed to standardize and simplify the look and
feel of this document.
Italic
An italic typeface is used to indicate emphasis on a specific word or phrase (i.e., This option
should never be selected.)
Bold
A bold typeface is used to indicate the name of a menu item or a named user-interface
element (i.e., the File menu, the Options button, etc.) Generally, items in bold typeface are
capitalized to reflect the capitalization used on screen.
SMALL CAPITALS
Small capitals are generally used when reference is made to inscriptions found “as is” on an
instrument (buttons, connectors, indicator lights, etc.)
10. Technical Support
Eddyfi is firmly committed to providing the highest level of customer service and product
support. If you experience difficulties when using our instrument, or if it fails to operate as
described, first consult this user manual, and then, if are still in need of assistance, please
contact Eddyfi at [e-mail]

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Chapter 2:
Introducing Ectane

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1. Introducing the Ectane 3
Eddyfi’s innovative Ectane® 3 unleashes the full potential of electromagnetic testing (ET)
technologies for surface and tube inspection. This high-performance ET data acquisition
system offers the following key features:
•Light, rugged, portable, and sealed
•SmartMUX™: integrated, universal, and programmable Eddy Current Testing (ECT)
array multiplexer for up to 256 elements
•Multi-technology for tube inspections: ECT, RFT, NFT, MFL, ECA, RFA, NFA and IRIS
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ultrasound technology
•FA support with dedicated low-frequency multiplexor1
•Battery power and backup for flexibility and 100 % uptime
•Plug-and-play connectivity—no more BootP
•Standard and proprietary SmartMUX connectors
The Ectane 3 is controlled by a computer running Microsoft Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10,
Windows® 11, and Eddyfi’s Magnifi® 4.8 or older running on a 32bits operating system as well
as Eddyfi’s Magnifi® 5.0 or higher running on a 64 bits operating system. This computer is
referred to as the workstation in this document. For details about Magnifi, refer to the Magnifi
User Manual.
2. Standard Equipment and Accessories
All Ectane 3 instruments come with the following standard equipment and accessories:
•Two high-capacity batteries
•One power adapter (100 V–240 V)
•One region-specific power cord
•One high-quality shielded Ethernet cable
•One protective cap for ethernet connector
•One protective cap for SmartMUX array connector (for selected models only)
•One robust and waterproof transport case with wheels and retractable handle
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3. Instrument Description
The Ectane 3 is available in 11 different configurations.
The E option indicates ECT capabilities.
The number after the letter E in certain model names listed below indicates the maximum
number of available channels for ECA probes with this instrument.
The RNM option indicates RFT, NFT, and MFL capabilities. The I option indicates IRIS
capabilities.
Possible Configurations of the ECTANE 3
The Ectane 3 has the following configurations:
•Ectane3-E
•Ectane3-E64
•Ectane3-E128
•Ectane3-E256
•Ectane3-I
•Ectane3-ERNM
•Ectane3-ERNMI
•Ectane3-E64RNM
•Ectane3-E64RNMI
•Ectane3-E128RNM
•Ectane3-E128RNMI
4. Front Plate Descriptions
The front plate panel of the Ectane 3 enables the user to perform the following:
•Power ON/OFF the instrument via the power button.
•Plug the power supply cable to use the instrument, charge the batteries or both via
the power socket.

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•Connect the ECTANE 3 to a network or to other instruments via the Ethernet
connector.
•Estimated battery remaining life display of the 2 removable batteries.
•Connect ECT probes via the 4 pin connector
•Connect RFT, NFT and MFL probes via the 19 pin connector.
•Connect IRIS probes via the BNC connector.
The Ectane 3 comes with one of eight different front plates:
•Ectane 3 E (without SmartMUX)
•Ectane 3 E64 and E128
•Ectane 3 E256
•Ectane 3 I
•Ectane 3 ERNM (without SmartMUX)
•Ectane 3 ERNMI (without SmartMUX)
•Ectane 3 E64RNM and E128RNM
•Ectane 3 E64RNMI and E128RNMI
The following figures demonstrate each of the eight variations.
Figure 4-1 - Ectane 3 E

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Figure 4-2 - Ectane 3 E64 and E128
Figure 4-3 - Ectane 3 E256

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Figure 4-4 - Ectane 3 I
Figure 4-5 - Ectane 3 ERNM

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Figure 4-6 - Ectane 3 ERNMI
Figure 4-7- Ectane 3 E64RNM and E128RNM