Jireh STIX User manual

BG0089 Rev 04.6
Manual Weld Frame Scanner

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SAFETY WARNINGS / PRECAUTIONS
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.
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! Can be harmful to pacemaker and ICD wearers. Stay
at least 25 cm (10 in) away.
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 28 for additional details).
Jireh Industries Ltd.
53158 Range Road 224
Ardrossan, Alberta, Canada
T8E 2K4
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
jireh-industries.com
DISTRIBUTOR: MANUFACTURER:

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Chapter
1
Introduction 1
1.1. Product information 1
1.1.1. Intended use 1
1.1.2. Performance specifications 1
1.1.3. Operating environment 1
1.1.4. Environmental Sealing 1
1.2. Definition of symbols 1
1.3. Hardware 2
1.3.1. Included tools 2
1.3.2. Optional tools 2
1.3.3. Maintenance 2
Chapter
2
Configurations 3
2.1. Two Probe Phased Array 3
2.2. Four Probe 4
2.3. Four Probe Cantilever 4
Chapter
3
Operation 5
3.1. STIX setup on a scan surface 5
Chapter
4
Component Overview 7
4.1. Wheel Block with Handle 7
4.1.1. Wheel Installation 7
4.1.2. Wheel Removal 8
4.1.3. Ratchet Lever 8
4.2. Frame Bar 9
4.3. Trailing Encoder 9
4.4. Pivot Buttons 9
4.5. Cable Clips 10
4.6. Slip Joint Probe Holder 11
4.6.1. Probe Holder Setup 11
4.6.2. Probe Holder Adjustment 13
4.6.3. Probe Holder Force Adjustment 13
4.6.4. Slip Joint Probe Holder Left/Right Conversion 15
4.7. Vertical Probe Holder 17
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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4.7.1. Probe Holder Setup 17
4.7.2. Probe Holder Vertical Adjustment 18
4.7.3. Probe Holder Transverse Adjustment 19
4.7.4. Probe Holder Longitudinal Adjustment 20
4.7.5. Probe Holder Left/Right Conversion 21
4.8. Cable Management System 23
4.8.1. Zipper Tube Dovetail Mount 23
4.8.2. Zipper Tube Setup 24
4.8.3. Clamp Setup 25
4.9. Magnetic Wheel Kit 26
4.10. Pre-Amp Bracket 27
Chapter
5
Service and support 28
5.1. Troubleshooting 28
5.2. Technical Support 28
5.3. Disposal 28
Chapter
6
Spare Parts 29
6.1. STIX Kit Components 29
6.1.1. Encoder Connector Type 30
6.2. Accessories 30
6.2.1. Magnetic Wheel Kit 30
6.2.2. Pre-Amp Bracket 31
6.2.3. Zipper Tube 31
6.3. Probe Holders 32
6.3.1. Slip Joint Probe Holder Parts 32
6.3.2. Vertical Probe Holder Parts 33
6.4. Probe Holder Components 34
6.4.1. Arm Style 34
6.4.2. Yoke Style 34
6.4.3. Swing Arm Style 34
6.4.4. Pivot Button Style 34
6.5. Variable Components 35
6.5.1. Frame Bars 35
Chapter
7
Limited Warranty 36

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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1. Product information
1.1.1. Intended use
The STIX is a manual magnetic scanner with trailing encoder and magnetic
wheels. It is designed to translate phased array and TOFD probes around
ferrous piping and vessels.
1.1.2. Performance specications
Minimum Maximum
Pipe/Tube Range Outer Diameter 10.2 cm (4 in) Flat
Pipe/Tube Range Inner Diameter 152.4 cm (60 in) Flat
Umbilical Length (Standard Kit) 5 m (16.4 in)
X Axis Encoder Resolution 9.05 counts/mm (230.0 counts/inch)
1.1.3. Operating environment
The STIX is designed for use in industrial environments that are between
-20° C (-4° F) and 50° C (122° F).
1.1.4. Environmental Sealing
Dust tight, water tight (not submersible).
1.2. Denition of symbols
Instructions to ‘look here’ or to ‘see this part’.
Denotes movement. Instructing user to carry out
action in a specied direction.
Indicates alignment axis, can also indicate
insertion or movement of parts.
Alerts user that view has changed to a reverse
angle.

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1.3. Hardware
1.3.1. Included tools
The 3 mm hex driver (Fig. 1) is sufcient for all typical operations and
adjustments of the STIX. The 3/8 in wrench (Fig. 2) is used to remove and
install buttons on the probe holders.
1.3.2. Optional tools
Some specialized adjustments require tools that are not included with this kit.
1.3.3. Maintenance
General cleaning of components is important to keep your system working
well. All components that have no wiring or cables are completely waterproof.
Components can be washed with warm water, dish soap and a medium bristle
brush.
Before using the scanner, ensure all connectors are free of water and
moisture.
NOTE: All components with wiring, cables or electrical connections are splash
proof. However, these components are NOT submersible.
NOTE: Never use strong solvents or abrasive materials to clean your scanner
components.
Fig. 1 - 3 mm hex driver Fig. 2 - 3/8 in wrench
Fig. 3 - 1.5 mm hex
wrench
Fig. 4 - 2 mm
hex wrench
Fig. 5 - 2.5 mm
hex wrench
Fig. 6 - 3 mm
hex wrench

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CHAPTER 2
CONFIGURATIONS
2.1. Two Probe Phased Array
Fig. 7 - Two probe phased array conguration

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2.2. Four Probe
2.3. Four Probe Cantilever
Fig. 8 - Four probe conguration
Fig. 104 - Four probe cantilever conguration

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CHAPTER 3
OPERATION
3.1. STIX setup on a scan surface
1. Mount the appropriate phased
array and TOFD wedges to the
probe holders (see Slip Joint Probe
Holder on page 11).
2. Assemble the appropriate conguration (Fig. 10). Attach the slip joint probe
holders to the frame bar where appropriate.
3. Ensure the brakes are locked on the wheel blocks (see Wheel Block with Handle
on page 7).
Fig. 9 - Mount wedges to probe holders
Fig. 10 - Attach probe holders to conguration

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4. Place the congured STIX on the scan surface (Fig. 11).
TIP: Use caution when placing equipment on the scan surface. The magnetized
wheels can cause the assembly to lurch towards the metal suddenly.
5. Lower probe holders to the scan surface (see Probe Holder Adjustment on page
13), Release both brakes to begin scanning procedure.
Fig. 11 - Place on scan surface
Fig. 12 - Prepared for scanning

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CHAPTER 4
COMPONENT OVERVIEW
4.1. Wheel Block with Handle
The wheel block with handle provides stability and braking to the STIX system.
The ratchet lever located on the wheel block operates a brake (see Ratchet Lever on
page 8).
Four mounting points for cable management are located on the wheel block
handle. (see Vertical Probe Holder on page 17)
Attach a wheel block by loosening the black wing knob and sliding the wheel
block’s dovetail nut onto a frame bar (Fig. 13). Tighten the black wing knob (Fig. 14).
NOTE: Magnetic wheels may lose their magnetic properties if heated above
175°F (80° C).
4.1.1. Wheel Installation
1. Locate and position the
threaded side of the mag-
netic wheel to the outside of
the scanner.
2. Screw the magnetic wheel
along the entire length of the
axle.
3. Grip the magnetic wheel by
hand and using the supplied
3 mm hex driver (Fig. 1),
tighten the magnetic wheel
to the axle (Fig. 15).
Fig. 13 - Attach to a frame bar Fig. 14 - Tighten knob
Fig. 15 - Wheel installation

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4.1.2. Wheel Removal
1. Tightly grip the magnetic
wheel to be removed. Using
the 3 mm hex driver, loosen
the magnetic wheel from the
axle (Fig. 16).
TIP: When the brake is
engaged and the
scanner is moved, this
may loosen the wheels
from the axle. Grip the
magnetic wheel tightly
and retighten to the
axle with the 3 mm hex
driver.
4.1.3. Ratchet Lever
The rachet levers lock the brakes of the STIX system. Occasionally,
movement of the lever’s locking position is required. The lever placement can
be adjusted by following these steps:
1. Pull the ratchet lever away from the base of which it is connected (Fig. 17).
2. Continue to pull while rotating the lever in the appropriate direction
(Fig. 18).
3. Release the lever and utilize the new tightening position (Fig. 19).
Fig. 16 - Wheel removal
WARNING! MAGNETIC MATERIAL. The
stabilizer wheel uses a magnetic wheel. People with
pacemakers or ICD’s must stay at least 25 cm (10 in) away.
Fig. 17 - Pull ratchet handle Fig. 18 - Rotate handle Fig. 19 - Tighten handle

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4.2. Frame Bar
Frame bars (Fig. 20) are used to mount
probe holders, probe positioning
systems and other accessories (see
Frame Bars on page 35).
Frame bars are available in a variety of
lengths.
4.3. Trailing Encoder
The spring loaded encoder wheel provides vertical travel while maintaining contact
pressure to the scan surface. To install the encoder follow these steps:
1. Loosen the encoder’s dovetail jaw and mount to the frame bar (Fig. 21).
2. Tighten the encoder knob (Fig. 22).
3. Spring tension maintains encoder contact with the scan surface (Fig. 23).
4.4. Pivot Buttons
Available in a variety of shapes and
sizes tting various wedge dimensions.
Use the supplied 3/8 in wrench (Fig. 2) to
remove and install pivot buttons (Fig. 24).
Fig. 20 - Frame bar
2
1
Fig. 21 - Attach to frame bar Fig. 22 - Tighten knob Fig. 23 - Place on scan surface
1
2
Fig. 24 - Pivot buttons

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4.5. Cable Clips
Clips have been provided to assist with cable management. Simply pinch the clip
an and press it into the dovetail groove of the frame bar.
Fig. 25 - Pinch clip Fig. 26 - Route cables

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4.6. Slip Joint Probe Holder
AFrame Bar
BProbe Holder Adjustment Knob
CLatch
DSwing Arm Knob
EYoke
FProbe Holder Arm Adjustment Knob
GProbe Holder Arm
HArm Clamp Screw
IPivot Buttons
4.6.1. Probe Holder Setup
To mount a UT wedge in the probe holder, follow these steps:
1. Rotate the probe holder adjustment knob and attach probe holder to a
frame bar (Fig. 28).
2. Use the probe holder adjustment knob to position the probe holder along
the frame bar (Fig. 29).
F
I
A
C
B
H
D
E
G
F
I
A
C
B
H
D
E
G
Fig. 27 - Slip Joint Probe Holder
Fig. 28 - Attach to frame bar Fig. 29 - Adjust on frame bar
Fig. 30 - Adjust swing arm Fig. 31 - Place pivot buttons

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3. Use swing arm knob to position the swing arm (Fig. 30).
TIP: The swing arm is typically used to adjust TOFD center to center distance
relative to the phased array probes on a four probe conguration (Fig. 30).
4. Using the supplied 3/8 in wrench (Fig. 2), place the pivot buttons as
required (Fig. 31).
TIP: If narrow scanning footprint is required, use pivot button holes closest to
the yoke. Wedge pivoting may be impeded when closer to the yoke.
5. Loosen the probe holder arm adjustment knob (Fig. 32) and remove outer
probe holder arm from yoke.
6. Adjust inner probe holder arm as required to best centre the probe on the
yoke’s pivot axis (Fig. 32).
TIP: The probe holder yoke can accommodate many different probe and wedge
sizes of varying widths. It is best to centre the wedge with the yoke’s pivot
axis to reduce wedge tipping when scanning. Position the inner probe
holder arm accordingly with the centre of the yoke (Fig. 32).
7. Position the wedge on the inner
probe holder arm (Fig. 33).
8. Slide outer probe holder arm
along the yoke pinching the
wedge in place.
9. Tighten probe holder arm
adjustment knob (Fig. 34).
Fig. 32 - Adjust probe holder arms Fig. 33 - Place wedge
Fig. 34 - Pinch wedge with arm

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4.6.2. Probe Holder Adjustment
To adjust the probe holder, follow these steps:
1. Ensure probe holder is in latched, upper position (Fig. 35). If the probe
holder is already latched, it will only move within the slip joint adjustment
range and have no spring tension.
2. Push the probe holder yoke down toward inspection surface until the
wedge is approximately 6 mm (¼ in) above the inspection surface (Fig. 36).
3. Lift probe slightly and press latch button (Fig. 37) to apply spring pressure
to the wedge.
4. Gently lower probe holder and wedge to the scanning surface (Fig. 38).
4.6.3. Probe Holder Force Adjustment
It is possible to adjust the tension of the probe holder spring.
NOTE: To perform this operation the 2 mm hex wrench
(Fig. 4) and 3 mm hex wrench (Fig. 6) is required.
Light 1 kg 2 lb
Medium 2 kg 4 lb
Heavy 3 kg 6 lb
When congured correctly, these
settings exert the indicated spring
force on the Probe.
Fig. 35 - Lift to Latched position Fig. 36 - Lower to scanning surface
6mm approx.
Fig. 37 - Lift and press latch button Fig. 38 - Spring loaded scan position

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To adjust the probe holder’s force, follow these steps:
NOTE: Do not perform this operation on scanning surface.
1. Ensure the probe holder is in the upright latched position (Fig. 35).
2. Lift probe holder slightly and press the latch button (Fig. 39) to release the
probe holder the full 45° degrees.
3. Insert the short arm of a 3 mm hex wrench into the 3 mm slot (Fig. 40).
4. Place the 2 mm hex wrench into the force adjustment screw (Fig. 41).
5. Lightly press the long arm of the 3 mm hex wrench down. Using the 2 mm
hex wrench, loosen the force adjustment screw but do not remove it
(Fig. 42).
6. Gently apply pressure on
the long leg of the 3 mm
hex wrench until the force
adjustment marker lines
up with the desired spring
tension. While keeping the
markers in line, tighten the
force adjustment screw
(Fig. 43).
Fig. 39 - Lift slightly and press Latch Fig. 40 - Unlatched position
Fig. 41 - Insert hex wrenches Fig. 42 - Press 3 mm hex wrench down
Heavy Medium
Light
Force Adj. Marker
Heavy Medium
Light
Force Adj. Marker
Fig. 43 - Choose desired tension

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4.6.4. Slip Joint Probe Holder Left/Right Conversion
To reverse the probe holder, follow these steps:
1. Unscrew the yoke from the swing arm (Fig. 44).
2. Loosen the probe holder arm adjustment knob and arm clamp screw.
Slide the arms from the yoke (Fig. 45).
3. Flip the yoke 180° and reverse the probe holder arms (Fig. 46).
4. Place the pivot buttons on the inside of the probe holder arms (Fig. 47)
using a 3/8 in wrench (Fig. 2). Slide the arms onto the yoke and tighten the
probe holder arm adjustment knob and the arm clamp screw.
Fig. 44 - Unscrew yoke pivot screw Fig. 45 - Remove arms
Fig. 46 - Flip yoke and reverse arms Fig. 47 - Attach arms and move buttons