Jireh STIX User manual

Magnetic Corrosion Scanner
BG0100 Rev 03

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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! 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 21)
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. Maintenance 2
Chapter
2
Configuration 3
2.1. Standard Configuration 3
Chapter
3
Operation 4
3.1. Setup of a STIX on a Scanning Surface 4
Chapter
4
System Components 6
4.1. Corrosion Link 6
4.2. Non Encoded Corrosion Link 6
4.2.1. Corrosion link adjustment 7
4.2.2. Mounting a Frame Bar 8
4.2.3. Index Encoder Connection 8
4.2.4. Encoder Connection 8
4.2.5. Brake 9
4.2.6. Wheel Removal/Installation 9
4.3. Carrier 10
4.3.1. Carrier Cable Clip 10
4.3.2. Index Nuts 11
4.4. Heavy Duty Vertical Probe Holder 12
4.4.1. Probe Holder Setup 12
4.4.2. Probe Holder Vertical Adjustment 13
4.4.3. Probe Holder Left/Right Conversion 14
4.4.4. Yoke Substitution 15
4.4.5. Probe Holder 90° Adjustment 16
4.5. Frame Bar with Ruler 16
4.6. Pivot Buttons 16
4.7. Index Encoder 17
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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4.8. Cable Clips 18
4.9. Cable Management 18
4.9.1. Cable Management Dovetail Mount 19
4.9.2. Cable Management Setup 19
4.9.3. Clamp Setup 20
Chapter
5
Service and Repair 21
5.1. Troubleshooting 21
5.2. Technical Support 21
5.3. Disposal 21
Chapter
6
Spare Parts 22
6.1. Corrosion Scanner 22
6.2. Kit Components 23
6.2.1. Encoder Connector Type 24
6.2.2. Cable Management Length 24
6.3. Accessories 24
6.3.1. Magnetic Wheel Kit 24
6.3.2. Pre-Amp Bracket 25
6.3.3. HydroFORM™ Cart 25
6.4. Heavy Duty Vertical Probe Holder 26
6.5. Probe Holder Components 27
6.5.1. Heavy Duty Yoke Style 27
6.5.2. Pivot Button Style 27
Chapter
7
Limited Warranty 28

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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1. Product information
1.1.1. Intended use
The STIX magnetic scanner is a manually operated scanner which provides
corrosion scanning.
1.1.2. Performance specications
Minimum Maximum
Scanner pipe/tube range (standard) 20.32 cm (8 in) Flat
Scanner piper/tube range (adjusted) 10.2 cm (4 in)* Flat
Umbilical length (standard kit) 5 m (16.4 in)
Scan encoder resolution 16.3 counts/mm (414.5 counts/inch)
Index Encoder resolution 40.3 counts/mm (1023.9 counts/inch)
* 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 7).
1.1.3. 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).
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.
Alerts user that view has changed to a reverse angle.

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1.3. Hardware
1.3.1. Included tools
The 2 mm hex driver (Fig. 1) allows
for adjustment of the index nuts. The
3 mm hex driver (Fig. 2) is sufcient
for all typical operations and
adjustments of the STIX. The 3/8 in
wrench (Fig. 3) is used to remove and install buttons on the probe holders.
1.3.2. 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 - 2 mm hex driver Fig. 2 - 3 mm hex driver
Fig. 3 - 3/8 in wrench

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CHAPTER 2
CONFIGURATION
2.1. Standard Conguration
Fig. 4 - Standard conguration

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CHAPTER 3
OPERATION
3.1. Setup of a STIX on a Scanning Surface
1. Ensure the frame bar extends past the corrosion link (Fig. 6-2) on the encoder
side. This will provide protection to the index encoder connector. The non
encoded link can be ush with the frame bar (Fig. 5-1).
1
2
Fig. 5 - Frame bar offers protection for PPS encoder
Fig. 6 - Route cabling

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2. Plug in the encoder cable to the encoder connection (see Encoder Connection on
page 8) and route the encoder cable through the cable management (see
Cable Management on page 18) and cable clips (Fig. 6).
3. Install the wedge(see Heavy Duty Vertical Probe Holder on page 12) to be used in
the probe holder (Fig. 7).
4. Ensure the brakes (Fig. 7-1) are activated (see Brake on page 9) on both
corrosion links.
5. Place the STIX on the scanning surface (Fig. 8).
TIP: Use caution when placing equipment on the scan surface. The magnetized
wheels can cause the assembly to lurch towards the metal suddenly.
1
Fig. 7 - Congure scanner and set brakes
Fig. 8 - Place scanner on scan surface

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CHAPTER 4
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
4.1. Corrosion Link
The corrosion link
(Fig. 9) provides braking for
the system as well as an
internal encoder connected
to the wheels. A connection
plug exists for index
encoding.
A mounting point for the
frame bar is also provided.
The corrosion link length
can be adjusted to increase
scanner diameter range as
well as allowing for probe
clearance.
4.2. Non Encoded Corrosion Link
The non encoded corrosion
link (Fig. 10) provides braking
for the system.
A mounting point for the
frame bar is also provided.
The corrosion link length
can be adjusted to increase
scanner diameter range as
well as allowing for probe
clearance.
Fig. 9 - Corrosion link
Fig. 10 - Non Encoded Corrosion link

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4.2.1. Corrosion link adjustment
To achieve the minimum diameter pipe/tube scan range of 10.2 cm (4 in), the
corrosion link and non encoded corrosion link must be adjusted as follows.
NOTE: The large yoke of the heavy duty probe holder must be replaced with
the standard yoke to allow the carrier to t under the corrosion links
(see Yoke Substitution on page 15).
1. Use the supplied 2 mm hex driver
to remove the 2 shoulder screws
(Fig. 11).
2. With the 2 shoulder screws
removed, position the two halves
of the corrosion link closer
together, align the screw holes
and insert the shoulder screws
(Fig. 12).
3. Tighten the 2 shoulder screws
with the supplied 2 mm hex driver
(Fig. 13).
Fig. 11 - Remove shoulder screws Fig. 12 - Align screw holes
Fig. 13 - Tighten shoulder screws

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4.2.2. Mounting a Frame Bar
Ensure the two black wing knobs are loose (Fig. 14). Slide the frame bar along the
dovetail nuts of the corrosion link (Fig. 14). When the frame bar is positioned where
appropriate, tighten the two black wing knobs (Fig. 15).
4.2.3. Index Encoder Connection
The index encoder connection
(Fig. 16) is located along the side of the
corrosion link. The cable from the PPS
encoder (see Index Encoder on page 17)
connects to this point.
4.2.4. Encoder Connection
The encoder connection (Fig. 17) is
located at the rear of the corrosion
link. The encoder cable connects here.
The opposite end of the encoder cable
connects to the users instrument.
Fig. 14 - Loosen wing knobs Fig. 15 - Tighten wing knobs
Fig. 16 - Index encoder connection
Fig. 17 - Encoder connection

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4.2.5. Brake
The red lever located on the both the
corrosion link and non encoded corro-
sion link provide braking to the system.
Press the lever down to activate the
brake.
TIP: When the brake is engaged and the
scanner is moved, this may loosen
the wheels from the axle. Grip the
wheel tightly and retighten the axle
with the 3 mm hex driver.
4.2.6. Wheel Removal/Installation
Tightly grip the wheel to be removed
by hand. Using the supplied 3 mm hex
driver (Fig. 2), loosen the wheel from the
axle.
Fig. 18 - Brake
Fig. 19 - Wheel removal/installation
WARNING! MAGNETIC MATERIAL. The magnetic wheel
kit 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.

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4.3. Carrier
With the use of a leadscrew, the carrier can move along the length of the frame bar.
1. Loosen the leadscrew clamp knob (Fig. 20) to allow movement of the carrier
along the frame bar.
2. Press the latch on the carrier handle to position the carrier to the next index
location (Fig. 21).
4.3.1. Carrier Cable Clip
1. Push the cable clip ap down (Fig. 22) to insert the necessary cables and
hoses (Fig. 23).
Fig. 20 - Loosen the leadscrew clamp knob
Fig. 21 - Carrier handle latch
Fig. 22 - Carrier cable clip ap Fig. 23 - Carrier cable clip

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4.3.2. Index Nuts
The index nuts (Fig. 24) located along
the frame bar offer index positions
during scans.
The arrow found on the handle of the
carrier references the arrow on the
corresponding index nut.
Align the arrows using the ruler to set
the desired spacing.
NOTE: The index nuts can be
repositioned, placement
of the index nuts works in
conjunction with common probe
specications. Excessive adjust-
ment of the index nuts is not
recommended.
Fig. 24 - Index nuts
Fig. 25 - Position index nuts

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4.4. Heavy Duty Vertical Probe Holder
ALatch
BProbe Holder Arm Adjustment Knob
CYoke
DProbe Holder Arms
EPivot Buttons
FArm Clamp Screw
GProbe Holder Adjustment Knob
HVertical adjustment Knob
4.4.1. Probe Holder Setup
1. Loosen the probe holder adjustment knob (Fig. 27) and mount the heavy
duty vertical probe holder’s dovetail jaw to the carrier.
2. The vertical adjustment knob (Fig. 28) allows the heavy duty vertical probe
holder’s height adjustment. This adjustment also controls the probe
holders spring tension.
G
F
H
B
A
C
DE
Fig. 26 - Heavy duty vertical probe holder
Fig. 27 - Mount probe holder to carrier Fig. 28 - Vertical adjustment
Fig. 29 - Remove outer arm Fig. 30 - Adjust inner arm

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3. Loosen the probe holder adjustment knob and remove the outer probe
holder arm (Fig. 29).
4. Loosen the arm clamp screw (Fig. 30).
5. Place the wedge on the pivot button of the inner probe holder
arm (Fig. 30).
6. Align the middle of the wedge with the centre of the yoke (Fig. 31).
7. Tighten both the probe holder adjustment knob and the arm clamp screw
(Fig. 32) while ensuring the wedge remains centred with the yoke.
4.4.2. Probe Holder Vertical Adjustment
1. Gently lift the heavy duty probe holder and simultaneously pull the latch
(Fig. 33). This action will unlock the probe holder. Slowly lower the probe
holder towards the scan surface (Fig. 34).
Fig. 31 - Remove outer arm Fig. 32 - Pivot buttons
Fig. 33 - Press up and pull latch Fig. 34 - Lowered toward scan surface

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4.4.3. Probe Holder Left/Right Conversion
1. Using the supplied 3 mm driver, unscrew the yoke (Fig. 35).
2. Position the yoke and arms to the opposite side of the probe holder
(Fig. 36).
3. Loosen the arm clamp screw and the probe holder arm adjustment knob
allowing removal of the probe holder arms (Fig. 37).
4. Position the removed arms to the opposite sides of the yoke (Fig. 38).
Fig. 35 - Remove yoke Fig. 36 - Orient to opposite side
Fig. 37 - Remove probe holder arms Fig. 38 - Reverse position around yoke
Fig. 39 - Position pivot buttons Fig. 40 - Remove outer arm

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5. Position the pivot buttons to the
inside of the probe holder arms
(Fig. 39).
6. Place the probe holder arms on
the yoke and tighten the arm clamp
screw and probe holder adjustment
knob (Fig. 40).
7. Use the supplied 3 mm driver to
screw the yoke to the probe holder.
TIP: When using a standard yoke
length, position the yoke in the
threaded hole closest to the
frame bar. When using a long
yoke length, position the yoke in
the threaded hole furthest from
the frame bar.
4.4.4. Yoke Substitution
1. Loosen the arm clamp screw and the
probe holder adjustment knob allowing
removal of the probe holder arms (Fig. 43).
2. Use the supplied 3 mm driver to unscrew
the yoke (Fig. 44).
3. Choose an alternate size of yoke and
screw the yoke to the outer probe holder
hole (Fig. 45).
4. Place the probe holder arms on the yoke
and tighten the arm clamp scrwe and
probe holder adjustment screw (Fig. 42).
Fig. 41 - Screw into threaded hole
Fig. 42 - Alternate yoke size mounted
Fig. 43 - Remove probe holder arms Fig. 44 - Remove yoke Fig. 45 - Screw into outer threaded hole