Jireh STIX BGG008 User manual

STIX
Magnetic Corrosion Scanner
BG0100 Rev 05.3

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SAFETY WARNINGS \ PRECAUTIONS
KEEP THIS MANUAL – DO NOT LOSE
THIS MANUAL IS PART OF THE STIX 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.
WARNING! Do NOT operate scanner in an explosive environment.
Do NOT operate scanner in the presence of volatile substances.
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 33)
DANGER! The STIX is designed for a specic use. Using the STIX
outside of its intended use could cause damage to the product. Read and
understand this manual before using.

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Chapter1 IDENTIFICATION 1
1.1. Product Brand 1
1.2. Manufacturer 1
Chapter2 Product Specifications 2
2.1. Intended Use 2
2.1.1. Operating Limits 2
2.1.2. Operating environment 2
2.2. Dimensions and Weight 2
2.3. Environmental Sealing 3
2.4. Performance Specifications 3
Chapter3 Definitions 4
3.1. Definition of Symbols 4
Chapter4 System Components 5
4.1. Component Identification 5
4.2. Tools 6
4.3. Corrosion Link 7
4.4. Non-Encoded Corrosion Link 7
4.4.1. Corrosion link adjustment 8
4.4.2. Mounting a Frame Bar 9
4.4.3. Index Encoder Connection 9
4.4.4. Encoder Connection 9
4.4.5. Brake 10
4.4.6. Wheel Removal/Installation 10
4.5. Carrier 11
4.5.1. Carrier Cable Clip 11
4.5.2. Index Nuts 12
4.6. Heavy Duty Vertical Probe Holder 13
4.6.1. Probe Holder Setup 13
4.6.2. Probe Holder Vertical Adjustment 14
4.6.3. Probe Holder Left/Right Conversion 15
4.6.4. Yoke Substitution 16
4.6.5. Probe Holder 90° Adjustment 17
4.7. Frame Bar with Ruler 17
4.8. Pivot Buttons 17
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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4.9. Index Encoder 18
4.10. Cable Clips 19
4.11. Cable Management 19
4.11.1. Cable Management Dovetail Mount 20
4.11.2. Cable Management Setup 20
4.11.3. Clamp Setup 21
Chapter5 Configuration 22
5.1. Standard Configuration 22
Chapter6 Operation 23
6.1. Setup of a STIX on a Scanning Surface 23
Chapter7 Maintenance 25
Chapter8 Troubleshooting 26
8.1. Technical Support 26
Chapter9 Spare Parts 27
9.1. Corrosion Scanner 27
9.2. Kit Components 28
9.2.1. Encoder Connector Type 29
9.2.3. Cable Management Length 29
9.3. Accessories 29
9.3.1. Magnetic Wheel Kit 29
9.3.2. Preamp Bracket 30
9.3.3. HydroFORM™ Cart 30
9.4. Heavy Duty Vertical Probe Holder 31
9.5. Probe Holder Components 32
9.5.1. Heavy Duty Yoke Style 32
9.5.2. Pivot Button Style 32
Chapter10 Disposal 33
Chapter11 Limited Warranty 34

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

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Chapter 2
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
2.1. Intended Use
The STIX magnetic scanner is a manually operated scanner which provides corrosion
scanning.
2.1.1. Operating Limits
Minimum Maximum
Pipe/tube range, outer diameter
(standard)
20.3 cm (8 in) Flat
Pipe/tube range, outer diameter
(reduced)
10.2 cm (4 in)* Flat
* 10.2 cm (4 in) diameter scanning is made possible when using the reduced
width of the corrosion link (see Corrosion link adjustment on page 8).
2.1.2. Operating environment
The STIX magnetic scanner is designed for use in an industrial environment that
is between -20° C (-4° F) and 50° C (122° F).
2.2. Dimensions and Weight
Encoder cable length (standard kit) 5 m (16.4 in)
Scanner width (Fig. 1-1) 76.7 cm (30.2 in)
Scanner length (Fig. 1-2) 25.4 cm (10 in)
Scanner height (Fig. 1-3) 15 cm (5.9 in)
Scanner weight 3.9 kg (8.6 lb)

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2.3. Environmental Sealing
Dust-tight, watertight (not submersible).
2.4. Performance Specifications
Scan encoder resolution 16.3 counts/mm (414.5 counts/inch)
Index Encoder resolution 40.3 counts/mm (1023.9 counts/inch)
1
2
3
Fig. 1 - Scanner dimensions

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Chapter 3
DEFINITIONS
3.1. Definition of Symbols
Instructions to ‘look here’ or to ‘see this part’.
Denotes movement. Instructing users to carry out an
action in a specified direction.
Indicates alignment axis.
Alerts the user that the view has changed to a reverse
angle.

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Chapter 4
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
4.1. Component Identification
Fig. 2 - STIX - Corrosion scanning
BGA012-
Fig. 3 - STIX corrosion case
BGA017
Fig. 4 - J100 Encoder Cable
UMA026-
Fig. 5 - Magnetic Wheelt
BTS031
Fig. 6 - Heavy Duty Vertical Probe Holder
PHS043-
Fig. 7 - Irrigation Kit
CMG007
Fig. 8 - Cable management - dovetail mount
CES044-
Fig. 9 - 3 mm Hex Driver
EA414