Jireh Rotix User manual

ROTIX
Manual Chain Scanner
CE0189 Rev 00

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SAFETY WARNINGS / PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION! The ROTIX is designed for a specic use. Using the
ROTIX outside of its intended use could cause damage to the product. Read
and understand this manual before using.
KEEP THIS MANUAL – DO NOT LOSE
THIS MANUAL IS PART OF THE ROTIX AND MUST BE RETAINED FOR THE LIFE OF
THE PRODUCT. PASS ON TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS.
Ensure any amendments are incorporated with this document.
WARNING! MAGNETIC MATERIAL. The wheels of this device
produce a magnetic eld which may cause failure or permanent damage to
items such as watches, memory devices, CRT monitors, medical devices or
other electronics.
People with pacemakers or ICD’s must stay at least 25 cm (10 in) away at all
times.
The WEEE symbol indicates that the product must not be disposed of as
unsorted municipal waste, but should be collected separately.
(see Disposal on page 74)
WARNING! DO NOT DISASSEMBLE. No user-serviceable parts.
Disassembling any of the components in this product, beyond the
instructions in this user manual, could void the regulatory certications and/
or effect the safety of the product.

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Chapter1 Identification 1
1.1. Product Brand 1
1.2. Manufacturer 1
Chapter2 Product Specifications 2
2.1. Base ROTIX Specifications 2
2.1.1. Intended Use 2
2.1.2. Dimensions and Weight 2
2.1.3. Environmental Sealing 3
2.1.4. Performance Specifications 3
Chapter3 Definitions 4
3.1. Definition of Symbols 4
3.2. Definitions of Terms 4
Chapter4 System Components 5
4.1. Base System Components 5
4.1.1. Cart Body 5
4.1.2. Slip Joint Probe Holder 5
4.1.3. Frame Bar 5
4.1.4. QuickLink Components 6
4.1.5. Stabilizer Wheel 7
4.1.6. J100 Encoder Cable 7
4.1.7. Cable Management, Dovetail Mount 8
4.1.8. Irrigation Kit 8
4.1.9. Tools 8
4.1.10. Case 8
4.2. Compatible Components 9
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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4.2.1. Frame Bar 9
4.2.2. Vertical Probe Holder 9
4.2.3. Probe Positioning System (PPS) 9
4.2.4. PPS Encoder 10
4.2.5. Slider Probe Positioning System (Slider PPS) 10
4.2.6. Slider PPS Encoder 10
4.2.7. Crank Handle 11
4.2.8. Encoder Adapter 11
4.2.9. Preamp Bracket 11
4.2.10. Reduced Width Scanning Kit 12
4.3. Tools 12
4.3.1. Included tools 12
4.3.2. Optional tools 12
Chapter5 Preparation for Use 13
5.1. Configurations 13
5.1.1. One Probe, Single Axis Encoding 13
5.1.2. Two Probe, 1 Axis Encoding 13
5.1.3. Four Probe, Two-Axis Encoding 14
5.1.4. Single Probe, Two-Axis Encoding with Single PPS 14
5.1.5. Two Probe, Two-Axis Encoding with PPS 15
5.1.6. Four Probe, Two-Axis Encoding with PPS 15
5.1.7. Single Probe, Two-Axis Encoding with Slider PPS 16
5.1.8. Two Probe, Two-Axis Encoding with Slider PPS 16
5.2. Cart Setup And Adjustment 17
5.2.1. Cart Handle 17
5.2.2. Brake Handle 17
5.2.3. Wheel Removal/Installation 18
5.2.4. Encoder Cable Connector 18
5.2.5. Auxiliary Connector 19
5.2.6. Pivot Nose 19
5.2.7. Cable Management 20
5.2.8. Anchor Point 21
5.2.9. QuickLink Tail 21
5.2.10. QuickLink Mounting Bracket 22
5.3. Connecting QuickLinks & Dovetail Links 22
5.3.1. Connecting QuickLinks 22
5.3.2. Disconnecting QuickLinks 23
5.3.3. Disconnecting the Dovetail QuickLink 23
5.4. Stabilizer Wheel 24
5.4.1. Installing a stabilizer wheel 24

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5.4.2. Ratchet Lever 25
5.5. Probe Positioning System (PPS) 26
5.5.1. Installing a Probe Positioning System 26
5.5.2. Four Probe Setup 27
5.5.3. Index Encoding 28
5.6. Slip Joint Probe Holder 29
5.6.1. Probe Holder Setup 29
5.6.2. Probe Holder Adjustment 31
5.6.3. Probe Holder Force Adjustment 31
5.6.4. Slip Joint Probe Holder Left/Right Conversion 33
5.6.5. Pivot Buttons 34
5.7. Cable Management System 35
5.7.1. Cable Management Dovetail Mount 35
5.7.2. Cable Management Setup 36
5.7.3. Clamp Setup 37
5.8. Reduced Width Scanning Kit 37
5.9. Vertical Probe Holder 38
5.9.1. Probe Holder Setup 38
5.9.2. Probe Holder Vertical Adjustment 39
5.9.3. Probe Holder Transverse Adjustment 40
5.9.4. Probe Holder Longitudinal Adjustment 41
5.9.5. Probe Holder Left/Right Conversion 42
5.10.Magnetic Wheel Kit 44
5.11. Single PPS 44
5.12.Slider Probe Positioning System 45
5.12.1. Slider PPS Assembly 45
5.12.2. Slider Index Encoding 47
5.13.Crank Handle 47
5.14.Preamp Bracket 48
5.14.1. Mounting Preamp Bracket 48
5.14.2. Attaching Preamp with Screws 48
5.14.3. Attaching Preamp with Velcro Straps 49
Chapter6 Operation 50
6.1. Setup of ROTIX on Scanning Surface 50
6.2. Using a Probe Positioning System (PPS) 54
6.3. Using a Slider Probe Positioning System (Slider PPS) 57
Chapter7 Maintenance 59

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Chapter8 Troubleshooting 60
8.1. Technical Support 60
Chapter9 Service and Repair 61
Chapter10 Spare Parts 62
10.1. ROTIX Cart 62
10.2.Kit Components 64
10.2.1. Encoder Connector Type 65
10.2.2. Stabilizer Wheel 66
10.3.Probe Positioning 67
10.3.1. Probe Positioning System (PPS) 67
10.3.2. Slider Probe Positioning System (Slider PPS) 68
10.3.3. Slider PPS Encoded Leadscrew 68
10.4.Probe Holders 69
10.4.1. Slip Joint Probe Holder Parts 69
10.4.2. Vertical Probe Holder Parts 70
10.5.Probe Holder Components 71
10.5.1. Arm Style 71
10.5.2. Yoke Style 71
10.5.3. Swing Arm Style 71
10.5.4. Pivot Button Style 71
10.6. Vari-
able Components 72
10.6.1. Frame Bars 72
10.7. Accessories 72
10.7.1. Cable Management 72
10.7.2. Preamp Bracket 73
10.7.3. Magnetic Wheel Kit 73
Chapter11 Disposal 74
Chapter12 Limited Warranty 75
Chapter13 Appendix 77
13.1. QuickLink Configuration Chart 77

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Chapter 1
IDENTIFICATION
1.1. Product Brand
This user manual describes the proper safety precautions, setup and use of the ROTIX
scanner.
1.2. Manufacturer
Distributor:
Jireh Industries Ltd.
53158 Range Road 224
Ardrossan, Alberta, Canada
T8E 2K4
780.922.4534
jireh.com
Manufacturer:

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Chapter 2
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
2.1. Base ROTIX Specifications
This section outlines the product specifications of the Base ROTIX System.
2.1.1. Intended Use
The ROTIX is a manually operated dual axis encoded scanner.
2.1.1.1 Operating Limits
Category Parameter Specification
Inspection Surface Minimum OD, external
circumferential pipe/tube
range
76.2 cm (3 in)
Maximum OD, external
circumferential pipe/tube
range
96.5 cm (38 in)
2.1.1.2 Operating Environment
The ROTIX scanner is designed for use in an industrial environment that is
between -20° C (-4° F) and 50° C (122° F).
2.1.2. Dimensions and Weight
3
2
1
Fig. 1 - Cart dimensions

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1: Cart width (Fig. 1-1) 8.1 cm (3.2 in)
2: Cart depth (Fig. 1-2) 15.3 cm (6 in)
3: Cart height (Fig. 1-3) 9.8 cm (3.9 in)
Cart weight 0.67 kg (1.48 lb)
2.1.3. Environmental Sealing
Watertight (submersible) (contact Jireh Industries Ltd. on page 1 for details).
2.1.4. Performance Specifications
Category Specification
X-Axis encoder resolution 66.0 counts/mm ( 1676.3 counts/inch)
Y-Axis encoder resolution 40.3 counts/mm (1023.9 counts/inch)
Y-Axis encoder resolution (slider PPS) 161.3 counts/mm (4096.0 counts/inch)

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Chapter 3
DEFINITIONS
3.1. Definition of Symbols
Instructions to ‘look here’ or to ‘see this part.’
Denotes movement. Instructing the user to carry out an
action in a specified direction.
Indicates alignment axis, can also indicate insertion or
movement of parts.
Alerts user that the view has changed to a reverse angle.
3.2. Definitions of Terms
Circumferential Direction of scan travel is around the circumference of the
pipe/tube (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2 - Circumferential scanning

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Chapter 4
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
4.1. Base System Components
4.1.1. Cart Body
CEA034
The cart body houses the
positional encoder and provides a
pivot nose for mounting frame bars
and probe holders. The encoder
connector is located at the rear
of the cart, while the auxiliary
connector is found under the
handle (Fig. 3).
4.1.2. Slip Joint Probe Holder
PHA012-
The slip joint probe holder is
generally used during limited
access inspection. The low profile
design requires minimal radial
clearance. The slip joint probe
holder is designed to carry many
dierent types of probes and
wedges. It is available with various
types of yokes, arms and pivot
buttons (Fig. 4).
4.1.3. Frame Bar
BG0038-
Frame bars (Fig. 5) provide a mount
probe holders, probe positioning
systems and other accessories.
Frame bars are available in a
variety of lengths.
Fig. 3 - Cart body
Fig. 4 - Slip joint probe holder
Fig. 5 - Frame bar

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4.1.4. QuickLink Components
The QuickLink components fasten a ROTIX system circumferentially around a
pipe or tube.
4.1.4.1 QuickLink
ESS004
QuickLinks connect to
assemble the required length
to mount the system on a pipe
(Fig. 6).
4.1.4.2 Dovetail QuickLink
ESS005
The Dovetail QuickLink
connects to QuickLinks,
providing a mounting point
for accessories such as cable
management (Fig. 7).
4.1.4.3 QuickLink Buckle
ESS014
The QuickLink Buckle enables
adjustment of the chain tension
and provides the connection
point of the QuickLinks
assembly (Fig. 8).
Fig. 6 - QuickLink
Fig. 7 - Dovetail QuickLink
Fig. 8 - QuickLink Buckle

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4.1.4.4 QuickLink Mounting Bracket
CES096
The QuickLink Mounting
Bracket attaches to a frame
bar and provides a connection
point for QuickLinks (Fig. 9).
4.1.5. Stabilizer Wheel
BTS049
A stabilizer wheel supports
cantilevered ROTIX configurations
(Fig. 10).
4.1.6. J100 Encoder Cable
UMA026-
The encoder cable connects
the ROTIX system to the user’s
instrument. (Fig. 11).
Various encoder cable styles are
available for various instruments.
NOTE: Inspect the cable and
connectors for damage
before use. When damage is
evident, the cable must NOT
be used.
Fig. 9 - QuickLink Mounting Bracket
Fig. 10 - Stabilizer wheel
Fig. 11 - J100 encoder cable

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4.1.7. Cable Management, Dovetail Mount
CES044-
Cable management provides
a means of protecting and
organizing cables, tubes and
hoses (Fig. 12).
4.1.8. Irrigation Kit
CMG007
The irrigation kit provides a variety
of hoses, fittings, connectors, and
splitters commonly used during
non-destructive inspection (Fig. 13).
4.1.9. Tools
Several tools are included for various scanner and accessory adjustments. (see
Included tools on page 12)
4.1.10. Case
The system is provided with a rugged carrying case.
Fig. 12 - Cable management, dovetail mount
Fig. 13 - Irrigation kit

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4.2. Compatible Components
4.2.1. Frame Bar
BG0038-
Frame bars (Fig. 14) are used to
mount probe holders, probe
positioning systems and other
accessories.
Frame bars are available in a
variety of lengths.
4.2.2. Vertical Probe Holder
PHA015-
The vertical probe holder is
designed to carry many dierent
types of probes and wedges.
Available with various types of
yokes, arms and pivot buttons.
The vertical probe holder features
dierent adjustment options for
each unique probe/wedge setup
(Fig. 15).
4.2.3. Probe Positioning System (PPS)
DKA001-
Control probe centre spacing and
adjust probe positioning on the fly
while avoiding the need to remove
the scanner from the inspection
surface (Fig. 16).
Fig. 14 - Frame bar
Fig. 15 - Vertical probe holder
Fig. 16 - Probe Positioning System

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4.2.4. PPS Encoder
DKS009-
Enable two-axis encoding with
ROTIX scanners (Fig. 17).
4.2.5. Slider Probe Positioning System (Slider PPS)
CJS016
The slider probe positioning
system sets the probe centre
spacing and allows an operator to
centre the probes around a weld
without removing the scanner
(Fig. 18).
4.2.6. Slider PPS Encoder
CJS017-
The slider PPS (probe positioning
system) encoder attaches to
the slider PPS to provide y-axis
positional encoded feedback
(Fig. 19).
Fig. 17 - PPS encoder
Fig. 18 - Slider probe positioning system
Fig. 19 - Slider PPS encoder

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4.2.7. Crank Handle
CJS016
The crank handle mounts to a
slider probe positioning system
to allow for quick and easy
adjustment of probe positioning
(Fig. 20).
4.2.8. Encoder Adapter
UMA010-
Adapt a scanner’s existing encoder
connector to a dierent encoder
style (Fig. 21).
4.2.9. Preamp Bracket
CES029-
A bracket that mounts to a scanner
to hold various preamps (Fig. 22).
Fig. 20 - Crank handle
Fig. 21 - Encoder adapter
Fig. 22 - Preamp bracket

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4.2.10. Reduced Width Scanning Kit
CES104-
This kit reduces the scanner
footprint requiring less insulation
or coating to be removed from the
pipe (Fig. 23).
4.3. Tools
4.3.1. Included tools
The 3 mm hex driver (Fig. 24) is sucient for all typical operations and adjustments
of the ROTIX.
The 3/8 in wrench (Fig. 25) removes and installs buttons on the probe holders.
4.3.2. Optional tools
Some specialized adjustments require tools that are not included in this kit.
Fig. 23 - Reduced width scanning kit
Fig. 24 - 3 mm hex driver Fig. 25 - 3/8 in wrench
Fig. 26 - 1.5 mm hex
wrench
Fig. 27 - 2 mm
hex wrench
Fig. 28 - 2.5 mm
hex wrench
Fig. 29 - 3 mm
hex wrench

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Chapter 5
PREPARATION FOR USE
5.1. Configurations
5.1.1. One Probe, Single Axis Encoding
5.1.2. Two Probe, 1 Axis Encoding
Fig. 30 - One probe, single axis encoding
Fig. 31 - Two probe, 1 axis encoding

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5.1.3. Four Probe, Two-Axis Encoding
5.1.4. Single Probe, Two-Axis Encoding with Single PPS
(Probe Positioning System)
Fig. 32 - Four probe, two-axis encoding
Fig. 33 - Single probe, two-axis encoding with single PPS