Jireh Skoot User manual

SKOOT
Automated Scanner
DN0108 Rev 00

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SAFETY WARNINGS / PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! The SKOOT is designed for a specic use. Using the
SKOOT outside of its intended use is dangerous. Failure to comply with the
warnings, instructions, and specications in this manual could result in
SEVERE INJURY or DEATH. Read and understand this manual before
using.
KEEP THIS MANUAL – DO NOT LOSE
THIS MANUAL IS PART OF THE SKOOT SYSTEM AND MUST BE RETAINED FOR THE
LIFE OF THE PRODUCT. PASS ON TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS.
Ensure any amendments are incorporated with this document.
WARNING! FALLING OBJECT HAZARD. The area below a
crawler must be kept clear at all times. A clearly marked NO ENTRY ZONE
must be cordoned off directly below the area of crawler operation.
(see Preparation for Safe Use on page 33 for additional details)
WARNING! Do NOT operate or place crawler on a surface higher
than 2 m (6 ft) without a proper tether held taut at all times.
(see Tether Requirements and Attachment on page 34 for additional details)
WARNING! ELECTRICAL CORDS CAN BE HAZARDOUS.
Misuse can result in FIRE or DEATH by ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Inspect
thoroughly before each use. Do NOT use if damaged. Do NOT use when
wet. Keep away from water. Do NOT drive, drag or place objects over cord.
WARNING! Do NOT operate scanner in an explosive environment.
Do NOT operate scanner in the presence of volatile substances.

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WARNING! MAGNETIC MATERIAL. The wheels of the crawler
produce an extremely strong magnetic eld which may cause failure or
permanent damage to items such as watches, memory devices, CRT
monitors, medical devices or other electronics.
Tools, magnets and metal objects can cut, pinch or entrap hands and
ngers. HANDLE WITH CARE.
People with pacemakers or ICD’s must stay at least 25 cm (10 in) away.
WARNING! MAGNETIC MATERIAL. The handheld controller
produces a strong 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 10 cm (4 in) away.
WARNING! MAGNETIC MATERIAL. The installation/removal
mat (see“Installation/Removal Mat”on page 27) contains magnetic material.
People with pacemakers or ICD’s must stay at least 10 cm (4 in) away.
CAUTION! DO NOT operate the SKOOT crawler on an inspection
surface which is electrically connected to a component that is being welded.
WARNING! If this product is to be used with any Child Products
listed in (Chapter 2.3), be sure to read and comply with the warnings,
instructions, and specications in the Child Product’s User Manual(s).
WARNING! LASER RADIATION. The battery powered optical
guide contains a Class 1M laser. Do not view directly with optical instruments.
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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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 140 for additional details).
CAUTION! DO NOT DISCONNECT UNDER LOAD. Shut off power
before connection or disconnecting. Permanent damage to electronics could
occur.
EMERGENCY STOP. This symbol indicates emergency stop button.

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Chapter1 Identification 1
1.1. Product Brand 1
1.2. Manufacturer 1
1.3. Compliance Declarations 1
1.3.1. ISED Emissions Compliance (Canada) 1
1.3.2. FCC Suppliers Declaration of Conformity (United States) 1
1.3.3. European Union CE Declarations 2
Chapter2 Product Specifications 3
2.1. Base SKOOT System 3
2.1.1. Intended Use 3
2.1.1.1 Operating Limits 4
2.1.1.2 Operating Environment 5
2.1.1.3 User 5
2.1.2. Unintended Use 6
2.1.3. Dimensions and Weight 6
2.1.4. Power Requirements 8
2.1.5. Environmental Sealing 8
2.1.6. Performance Specifications 8
2.1.7. Encoder Interface Specifications 9
2.2. Compatible Components 10
2.2.1. Low Profile Probe Holder Frame 10
2.2.1.1 Intended Use 10
2.2.1.2 Operating Limits 10
2.2.2. Vertical Probe Holder Frame 10
2.2.2.1 Intended Use 10
2.2.2.2 Operating Limits 10
2.2.3. Pivoting Probe Holder Frame 11
2.2.3.1 Operating Limits 11
2.2.4. Frame Bar 11
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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2.2.4.1 Intended Use 11
2.2.4.2 Operating Limits 11
2.2.5. Slip Joint Probe Holder 12
2.2.6. Vertical Probe Holder 12
2.2.7. Heavy Duty Vertical Probe Holder 12
2.2.8. Corrosion Thickness Probe Holder 12
2.2.9. HydroFORM Cart with Wheels 12
2.2.10. Preamp Bracket 13
2.2.10.1 Intended Use 13
2.2.10.2 Operating Limits 13
2.2.11. Battery Powered Optical Guide 13
2.2.11.1 Intended Use 13
2.2.11.2 Operating Environment 13
2.2.11.3 Power Requirements 13
2.2.11.4 Environmental Sealing 13
2.2.12. Medium Temperature Add-On Kit 14
2.2.12.1 Intended Use 14
2.2.12.2 Operating Limits 14
2.2.13. Encoder Adapter 14
2.2.13.1 Intended Use 14
2.3. Child Products 15
2.3.1. Motorized Couplant Pump 15
2.3.2. Motorized Raster Arm 15
2.3.3. Optical Guide 15
2.3.4. Battery Kit 15
Chapter3 Definitions 16
3.1. Definition of Symbols 16
3.2. Definitions of Terms 16
3.3. Safety Symbols 17
3.4. Safety Signal Words 17
Chapter4 System components 18
4.1. Component Identification 18
4.1.1. Base System 18
4.1.2. Compatible Components 19
4.1.3. Child Products 21
4.2. Tools 22
4.2.1. Included Tools 22
4.2.2. Optional tools 22
4.3. Base System Components 23
4.3.1. Crawler 23

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4.3.1.1 Emergency O Button 23
4.3.2. Power Controller 24
4.3.2.1 AC/DC Power Supply 25
4.3.3. Handheld Controller 26
4.3.4. Auxiliary Cable 27
4.3.5. J300 Encoder Cable 27
4.3.6. Installation/Removal Mat 27
4.3.7. Lifting Sling 28
4.3.8. Irrigation Kit 28
4.3.9. Cable Management 28
4.3.10. Tools 28
4.3.11. Cases 28
4.4. Compatible Components 29
4.4.1. Low Profile Probe Holder Frame 29
4.4.2. Vertical Probe Holder Frame 29
4.4.3. Pivoting Probe Holder Frame 29
4.4.4. Frame Bar 29
4.4.5. Slip Joint Probe Holder 29
4.4.6. Vertical Probe Holder 30
4.4.7. Heavy Duty Vertical Probe Holder 30
4.4.8. Corrosion Thickness Probe Holder 30
4.4.9. HydroFORM Cart 30
4.4.10. Preamp Bracket 30
4.4.11. Battery Powered Optical Guide 31
4.4.12. Automated Crawler Medium Temperature Add-On Kit 31
4.4.13. Encoder Adapter 31
4.5. Child Products 32
4.5.1. Motorized Couplant Pump 32
4.5.2. Motorized Raster Arm 32
4.5.3. Optical Guide 32
4.5.4. Battery 32
Chapter5 Preparation for Use 33
5.1. Preparation for Transportation 33
5.2. Preparation for Safe Use 33
5.2.1. No Entry Fall Zone 33
5.2.2. Tether Requirements and Attachment 34
5.2.3. Lifting Sling Setup 35
5.3. Preparation of Inspection Surface 35
5.4. System Connectivity 36
5.5. Configurations 38

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5.5.1. Crawler with Multiple Probe Holders 38
5.5.1.1 Vertical Probe Holder Frame 38
5.5.1.2 Low Profile Probe Holder Frame 40
5.5.1.3 Pivoting Probe Holder Frame 42
5.5.1.4 Pivoting Probe Holder Frame 44
5.6. Crawler 46
5.6.1. Swivel Mount 46
5.6.2. Umbilical 47
5.6.3. Handle 48
5.6.4. Emergency O Button 49
5.6.5. Cable Retainer 49
5.6.6. Manipulation Handle 50
5.7. Handheld Controller 51
5.7.1. Magnetic Mounts 51
5.8. Backpack 52
5.8.1. Mounting a Backpack 52
5.8.2. Using the backpack 53
5.9. Probe Holders 54
5.9.1. Heavy Duty Vertical Probe Holder 54
5.9.1.1 Probe Holder Setup 54
5.9.1.2 Probe Holder Vertical Adjustment 56
5.9.1.3 Probe Holder Left/Right Conversion 57
5.9.1.4 Probe Holder 90° Adjustment 58
5.9.2. Vertical Probe Holder 59
5.9.2.1 Probe Holder Setup 59
5.9.2.2 Probe Holder Vertical Adjustment 60
5.9.2.3 Probe Holder Transverse Adjustment 61
5.9.2.4 Probe Holder Longitudinal Adjustment 62
5.9.2.5 Probe Holder Left/Right Conversion 63
5.9.3. Slip Joint Probe Holder 65
5.9.3.1 Probe Holder Setup 65
5.9.3.2 Probe Holder Adjustment 67
5.9.3.3 Probe Holder Force Adjustment 67
5.9.3.4 Slip Joint Probe Holder Left/Right Conversion 69
5.10. Probe Holder Frames 71
5.10.1. Low Profile Probe Holder Frame - Flat or Circumferential Only 71
5.10.2. Vertical Probe Holder Frame - Flat or Circumferential Only 75
5.10.3. Pivoting Probe Holder Frame 79
5.10.3.1 Mounting a Pivoting Probe Holder Frame 80
5.10.4. Pivoting Probe Holder Frame Setup - Longitudinal Scanning 81
5.10.4.1 Longitudinal Scanning 81
5.10.4.2 Circumferential Scanning 82
5.10.4.3 Pivoting Probe Holder Frame - Flange Scanning 83

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5.10.5. Optical Guide Pivot Mount 86
5.11. Accessories 87
5.11.1. Battery Powered Optical Guide 87
5.11.2. Cable Management 88
5.11.2.1 Mounting the Cable Management 88
5.11.2.2 Cable Management Setup 88
5.11.2.3 Clamp Setup 89
5.11.3. Preamp Bracket 90
5.11.3.1 Mounting Preamp Bracket 90
5.11.3.2 Attaching Preamp with Screws 90
5.11.3.3 Attaching Preamp with Velcro Straps 91
Chapter6 Operation 92
6.1. System Startup 92
6.2. Placement of Crawler on Inspection Surface 94
6.2.1. Scanner Installation/Removal Mat Use 95
6.3. Operation 97
6.3.1. Handheld Controller Layout 97
6.3.1.1 Touchscreen 97
6.3.1.2 D-pad 98
6.3.1.3 Joysticks 98
6.3.2. Mode Select Screen 99
6.3.3. Jog Mode 99
6.3.4. Latched Jog Mode 101
6.3.5. 1 Axis Scan Mode 102
6.3.5.1 1 Axis Scan Screen 103
6.3.6. System Utilities Screen 105
6.3.6.1 User Settings Screen 106
6.3.6.2 Diagnostics Screens 107
6.3.6.2.1. Detected Modules 107
6.3.6.2.2. System 1 108
6.3.6.2.3. System 2 109
6.3.6.2.4. System 3 109
6.3.6.2.5. Skoot-L 110
6.3.6.3 Touch Calibration Screen 111
6.3.6.4 Joystick Calibration Screen 112
6.3.6.5 Draw 113
6.3.7. High Internal Temperature Screen 113
Chapter7 Maintenance 115
7.1. Safety Precautions Before Maintenance 115
7.2. Cleaning 115
7.3. Maintenance Schedule 116

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Chapter8 Troubleshooting 117
8.1. Startup Issues 117
8.1.1. Joystick O Center 117
8.1.2. Checking Network 117
8.2. Startup Override 118
8.2.1. Scan Devices 119
8.2.2. Reset Parameters 120
8.2.3. System Parameters 120
8.2.4. Device Address 120
8.3. Additional Issues 121
8.4. Retrieval of a Stranded Crawler 122
Chapter9 Service and Repair 123
9.1. Technical Support 123
Chapter10 Spare Parts 124
10.1. Crawler 124
10.2. Kit Components 125
10.2.1. Encoder Connector Type 127
10.2.3. Power Cord Type 127
10.3. Probe Holder Frame 128
10.4. Low Profile Probe Holder Frame 129
10.5. Pivoting Probe Holder Frame 130
10.6. Slip Joint Probe Holder Parts 131
10.7. Vertical Probe Holder Parts 132
10.8. Heavy Duty Vertical Probe Holder 133
10.9. Corrosion Thickness Probe Holder 134
10.10. Probe Holder Components 135
10.10.1. Arm Style 135
10.10.2. Yoke Style 135
10.10.3. Swing Arm Style 135
10.10.4. Heavy Duty Yoke Style 135
10.10.5. Pivot Button Style 135
10.10.6. Probe Holder Receptacle and Wear Plate 136
10.11. Variable Components 136
10.11.1. Frame Bar 136
10.11.2. Cable Management Sleeving 136
10.12. Accessories 137