IMS DRIVE User manual

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Information of the device
Designation: DRIVE
Manufacturer: IMS Robotics GmbH
Am Bauhof 6
01458 Ottendorf-Okrilla
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.ims-robotics.de
User information: State 22.02.2022
Translation of the original instruction
Article number: 034 08 000 / 034 09 000 / 034 10 000 / 034 12 000 / 034 13 000 / 034 14 000

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Table of contents
1INTENDED USE.............................................................................................................6
2OPERATION ..................................................................................................................7
2.1 General ..................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Nominal width-dependent cutter drive setup........................................................10
2.3 Device operation.....................................................................................................11
2.4 Control units ...........................................................................................................16
2.4.1 Control unit DRIVE and DRIVElight.......................................................................16
2.4.2 Control unit DRIVE with case................................................................................17
2.4.3 Overview of connections.......................................................................................18
2.5 Video software ........................................................................................................20
2.5.1 Start the video software ........................................................................................20
2.5.2 Overview of the individual buttons in the footer .....................................................21
2.5.3 Explanation of the individual buttons.....................................................................22
2.5.3.1 Video player menu ........................................................................................22
2.5.3.1.1 Loading and playing back a saved video or image file .............................23
2.5.3.2 Record button................................................................................................25
2.5.3.3 "Camera" button............................................................................................25
2.5.3.4 "Text overlays" button ...................................................................................25
2.5.3.5 "Minimise" button...........................................................................................25
2.5.3.6 "Settings" button............................................................................................26
2.5.3.6.1 Basic settings ..........................................................................................26
2.5.3.6.2 Text overlay.............................................................................................27
2.5.3.7 Select Language and unit..............................................................................28
2.5.3.8 Service menu ................................................................................................28
2.5.3.9 Information menu ..........................................................................................29
2.6 Operation during working procedure....................................................................30
2.7 Finishing work ........................................................................................................31
2.8 Manual cable drum with hand crank (optional) ....................................................33
2.9 Cable drum with automatic reeling (optional).......................................................34
2.10 Meter counting incl. data loading and keyboard (optional) .................................35
2.10.1 Data loading and keyboard ...............................................................................35
2.10.2 Meter counting (optional)...................................................................................37
2.11 Cutting tools............................................................................................................38

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2.11.1 Overview...........................................................................................................38
2.11.2 Cutting tool replacement ...................................................................................40
3SAFETY REGULATIONS.............................................................................................41
3.1 General regulations ................................................................................................41
3.2 Special regulations.................................................................................................41
4MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ....................................................................................42
4.1 Cleaning and transport...........................................................................................42
4.2 Care and Service.....................................................................................................42
4.2.1 General.................................................................................................................42
4.2.2 Checking and fine-tuning of the reverse drive sensor............................................43
4.2.3 Cleaning the camera cleaning ring........................................................................44
5PRESSURE MONITORING..........................................................................................45
5.1 Functional test ........................................................................................................45
5.2 Pressure monitoring operation..............................................................................45
5.3 Post-work inspection..............................................................................................46
5.4 Nitrogen charging...................................................................................................46
6REPAIRS .....................................................................................................................48
6.1 Repair of air motor..................................................................................................48
6.1.1 Overview spare parts air motor .............................................................................48
6.1.2 Removing and assembling air motor.....................................................................49
6.2 Change the camera.................................................................................................52
7TECHNICAL DATA......................................................................................................53
8WARRANTY TERMS ...................................................................................................54
9EG DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY.......................................................................55
10 OVERVIEW ACCESSORIES .......................................................................................56
11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR VEHICLE INSTALLATION KIT......................57

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1 Intended Use
Operational safety of the equipment supplied is ensured only when used as intended.
The intended use includes following the regulations contained in these operating instructions
as well as compliance with all maintenance and service tasks.
The IMS cutter DRIVE must only be used for cutting work for the restoration of pressureless
pipes or lines. The device can be used to open inliners after restoration and remove
obstacles (roots, protruding seals, minor offsets, or the like). The machine may not be used
for unintended purposes.
Unauthorised structural changes to the equipment may cause damage to the machine thus
representing a hazard to persons. IMS is not liable for resulting damages. In the event of
damage, the operating company remains responsible and responsibility cannot be
transferred to IMS.

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2 Operation
2.1 General
The IMS cutter DRIVE is a device for performing cutting tasks for the purpose of renovation
unpressurized pipes and/or pipelines. The cutter allows to open inliner after renovation and to
remove obstacles (including roots, projecting seals, minor offsets).
Commissioning of the IMS cutter DRIVE requires provision of the cutter itself, the chassis with
cable drum, hose package and control unit, the accessories, and the required supply media.
The cutter consists of the following assemblies:
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Cutter drive
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Cutter motor
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Camera
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Chassis
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Drum with manual locking brake
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Hose package
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Control unit
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Control unit in case
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Tablet PC
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Accessories
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Water equipment (optional) Manual reeling
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Manual reeling with hand crank (optional)
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Automatic reeling with manhole deflection and foot switch (optional)
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Vehicle installation kit (optional)
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Meter counting incl. data loading and keyboard (optional)
The optional vehicle installation kit has to be installed according the installation manual in the
attachment.

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The camera, the cutter drive and the chassis are equipped with serial numbers.
All assemblies have a minimum protection class of IP54. This means that the assemblies are
protected against:
-infiltration by wire
-dust
-spray on all sides.
The supply media need to have the following properties:
Power supply: 100 - 240 VAC, 47 –63 Hz, max. 7,4 A
Supply line pressure: Free of dirt (particles < 5 micron),
Temperature range 5 °C up to max. 40 °C
(41 °F up to max. 104 °F),
Residual water separated,
Residual oil < 5 mg/m3,
Supply line pressure 10 bar (145 PSI),
min. volume flow 1 m3/min (35 CFM).
Serial number
cutter drive
Serial number
chassis with
drum

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2.2 Nominal width-dependent cutter drive setup
The axle extensions can be adjusted at 7 mm steps and the contact wheels at 10 mm steps.
The following table is to be understood as a recommendation. By deviation of the specified
setup variants, intermediate sizes of the pipe inside diameter can be realized.
Pipe inside
diameter
[mm]
Axle extensions
[mm]
Wheels
[mm]
Wheel bolts
[mm]
Extension
plate
Contact wheel
position
135
7
90
M8x25
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3rd from top
150
14
90
M8x25
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2nd from top
180
28
90
M8x50
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Top
200
14
140
M8x40
A, Groove 1
Bottom
235
28
140
M8x50
A, Groove 1
Top
250
14+28
140
M8x70
A, Groove 2
Centre
300
14+56
140
M8x90
A, Groove 2
Top
350
14+28+56
140
M8x130
B, Groove 3
Centre
400
7+14+28+56
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M8x130
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The following bolts must be used in order to ensure a sufficient screw-in-depth. Warning!
Bolts that are too long can cause damage to the cutter drive.
Axle extensions
[mm]
Bolt type [mm] for
Wheel 90
Wheel 140
0
M8x25
M8x25
7
M8x25
M8x25
14
M8x25
M8x40
21
M8x40
M8x50
28
M8x50
M8x50
35
M8x50
M8x50
42
M8x70
49
M8x70
56
M8x70
63
M8x90
70
M8x90
77
M8x90
84
M8x110
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M8x110
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M8x130
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M8x130
2.3 Device operation
-Check the completeness of the assemblies and accessories as well as the supply
media in the required quality!
-Set up the cutter drive to the required nominal-width (see 0 ).
-Transport the cutter drive (with camera and cutter motor), the chassis and the
accessories to the chosen work area (manhole, etc.).
-The chassis must be located in the immediate vicinity of the manhole; if not possible,
use deflection rollers.
-Unwind the hose package (as far as necessary for introduction into the manhole or
inspection opening) from the drum!
-The hose package must not be pulled over sharp edges or bent when being handled.
-Optional: Connect the meter counting and the keyboard (see 2.10.2 Meter counting
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-Unscrew the cover plates from the coupling of the cutter drive and on the hose package.
-Visual control of the O-rings in the coupling of the cutter drive.
Connect the couplings so that the notch marks are aligned to each other! Bolt the cutter
drive with the hose package using the two cover bolts on the hose package connector.
-Check the required cutting tool for imbalance (e. g. missing blades! If OK, then fasten
the cutting tool (see 2.11.2 Cutting tool replacement)!
WARNING! Damaged or not to the device adapted cutting tool extensions, wire
brushes or other tools can cause serious damages to the device.
-If applicable, fill the water tank (optional) on the drum with distilled water (the air supply
from the compressor must be switched OFF or the shut-off valve on the frame must be
CLOSED)! For that, open the ball valve at the water tank, fill the tank and close the ball
valve again. The filling level is shown by the transparent hose on the water tank.
WARNING! Don´t lean over the charging hole while opening the ball valve. The tank
is under pressure.
Notch marks
Charging hole
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-If not already connected, connect the control unit with the drum! All switches on the
control unit need to be in OFF position!
Optional available is an extension for the connection between the control unit and the
cable drum.
Connection of a monitor to the control unit
-Connect the monitor PSU to the power supply if required.
-Connect the drum to the power supply. The LED (green) on the drum on the left side
below the emergency stop must light up. Otherwise, the power supply units are broken
(contact service) or the supply leads are faulty. Check, that the emergency stop button
is not activated and press the release button.
Analogue
Video signal
Analoger
Videoausgang
Fußschalter (nur
bei automatischer
Kabeltrommel)
Bedienteil
Tastatur (nur bei
Dateneinschreibung)
Netzkabel

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-The light on the cutter drive must switch on.
-After every disconnection of the cutter from the power supply, or activation of the
emergency stop button, the release button need to be pressed.
-Pressure monitoring of the cutter begins with connection of the power supply unit (After
approx. 10 seconds, the LED on the camera must flash 2 times. If the LED flash more
frequently and the flashing repeats every 30 seconds, then the nitrogen pressure is too
high or too low; maintenance is required.
-Pressure monitoring
-Connect the supply line from the compressor respectively the after cooler to the
coupling disc on the frame!
-Insert the cutter drive into an auxiliary pipe (approx. 1,5 m long)!
WARNING! Operating the device without an auxiliary pipe can cause injuries when
switching on compressed air, which in turn starts the cutter motor!
-Check that the shutoff valve on the drum is closed and the switch for the cutter motor
on the control unit is switched off!
-Switch the compressor on!
WARNING! Put on/insert ear protectors!
-Open the shutoff valve on the drum!
-Using the right joystick on the control unit to check the turning function (left and right
deflection) and stroke function (deflection away from and towards the operator)
-Using the left joystick on the control unit to check the driving function by steering up
and down.
WARNING! When driving backwards, hold the hose taut so as to activate the reverse
drive sensor. The reverse drive sensor can be fine-tuned at the eye bolt (see 4.2.2
Checking and fine-tuning of the reverse drive sensor)
-Check the light control, the potentiometer for the automatic hose drum (optional), the
switch for the pressure rail and the switch for the camera water flushing!
Emergency stop button
LED power supply units
Release button
Turning speed
automatic cable drum
Changeover switch
between potentiometer on
control unit and cable
drum for turning speed
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-Check the F2 / switch function. To do so, steer with the joystick.
With the pressure rail extended, the cutter drive must move slowly until the joystick
stops moving.
-Release the manual brake. (there is no manual brake available at the option of
“automatic hose drum”)
-Unreel enough hose for cutter deployment in the ducting! To do so, either unreel hose
manually or –if the automatic unreeling unit is installed –steer the joystick “Driving” on
the control unit up and pull on the hose until enough hose has been unreeled!
-Turn off all switches on the control unit, the air shutoff valve on the drum and remove
the cutter drive from the auxiliary pipe!
Manual
brake

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2.4 Control units
2.4.1 Control unit DRIVE and DRIVElight
BNC video output
Function
switches
F1 and F2
Camera cleaning with cutter
motor /
cutter motor ON
Function switches
F3 and F4
DRIVElight:
Without function
DRIVE: Driving
Turning speed
automatic cable drum
Light control
Turning and
lifting
IMS Fräse DRIVE
F1
Andruckleiste ein und schnelles Fahren
F2
Andruckleiste ein und Schleichmodus
F3
Fahren Automatik
F4
Langsam Fahren und Schwenken
Fräsmotor ein
Fräsmotor ein und Kamerareinigung

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2.4.2 Control unit DRIVE with case
The optional available “Control unit DRIVE with case” is installed in a stable transport case.
The transport case is rotatable and removable. To remove the transport case, loosen the
fixing screw at the holding plate below the case.
Fixing screw

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2.4.3 Overview of connections
Back front
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Connection cable to the cable drum
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Not assigned
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Change over switch digital and analogue video signal
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Analogue video out
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Power supply for Tablet PC
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Digital video out
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Power supply input Tablet PC
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USB connection Tablet PC
Lateral view Tablet PC
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Plan view on / off

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Front side
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Digital video out
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Power supply Tablet PC
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Pressure rail ON and fast driving / 0 / Pressure rail ON and slow driving
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Joystick driving forward - backward
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Turning speed automatic cable drum
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Emergency stop button
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Status indicator
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Light control
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Automatic driving / 0 / Slow driving and swivelling
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Joystick turning and lifting unit
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Cutter motor on / 0 / Cutter motor on and camera cleaning
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2.5 Video software
The IMS video software has a recorder and player function, as well as a feature to take
photos and it has data input.
The IMS video software is included with the IMS DRIVE.
2.5.1 Start the video software
Before switching on the tablet PC and starting the IMS video software, make sure that
the tablet PC is connected to the control unit and that the milling machine is switched
on!
Switch on the tablet PC as described in the separate operating instructions.
The video software is started via the symbol .
The following screen appears: