Olympus ChainSCANNER User manual

DMTA069-01EN — Rev. D
March 2017
ChainSCANNER
Chain-Link Mounted Scanner
User’s Manual
This instruction manual contains essential information on how to use this Olympus product safely and effectively.
Before using this product, thoroughly review this instruction manual. Use the product as instructed.
Keep this instruction manual in a safe, accessible location.

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Part number: DMTA069-01EN
Rev. D
March 2017
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Table of Contents
List of Abbreviations ...................................................................................... vii
Labels and Symbols ........................................................................................... 1
Important Information — Please Read Before Use ..................................... 3
Intended Use .......................................................................................................................... 3
Instruction Manual ................................................................................................................ 3
Instrument Compatibility ..................................................................................................... 4
Presence of Visual Interferences or Phantom Spots ......................................................... 5
Safety Symbols ....................................................................................................................... 5
Safety Signal Words .............................................................................................................. 6
Note Signal Words ................................................................................................................ 6
Safety ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Warnings ................................................................................................................................. 7
CE (European Community) ................................................................................................. 8
WEEE Directive ...................................................................................................................... 8
EMC Directive Compliance .................................................................................................. 8
Warranty Information ........................................................................................................... 9
Technical Support .................................................................................................................. 9
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 11
1. Overview ...................................................................................................... 13
1.1 Slide Bar Assembly ................................................................................................... 14
1.2 Probe Displacement System .................................................................................... 14
1.3 Probe-Holder Assembly ........................................................................................... 15
1.4 Buckle Assembly ....................................................................................................... 16
1.5 Main Module and Encoder Umbilical Cable ........................................................ 17
1.6 Y-Axis Encoder .......................................................................................................... 18

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1.7 Short and Long Links ............................................................................................... 19
2. ChainSCANNER Setup and Connection .............................................. 21
2.1 Main Module Setup and Connection ..................................................................... 21
2.2 ChainSCANNER Setup ............................................................................................ 26
2.3 Probe Holders Adjustment and Maintenance ...................................................... 27
2.4 Changing the Yoke Arm to Fit the Length of a Wedge ........................................ 32
2.5 Slide Bar, Lead Screw, and Y-Axis Adjustment .................................................... 34
2.6 Y-Axis Encoder Removal and Installation ............................................................ 35
2.7 Umbilical Sheath Strain Relief Assembly .............................................................. 36
2.8 Optional Four-Probe Kit .......................................................................................... 40
2.9 Optional Mouse Conversion Kit ............................................................................. 42
2.10 Optional 20-Centimeter Bar and Lead Screw Kit ................................................. 46
3. Preparing the ChainSCANNER for an Inspection .............................. 49
4. Operating the ChainSCANNER .............................................................. 53
5. Maintenance ................................................................................................ 55
5.1 Preventive Maintenance ........................................................................................... 55
5.2 Unit Cleaning ............................................................................................................. 55
6. Spare Parts and Optional Kits ................................................................. 57
6.1 Spare Parts .................................................................................................................. 57
6.2 Optional Kits and Parts ............................................................................................ 62
7. ChainSCANNER Specifications ............................................................. 67
7.1 General and Operating Environment Specifications ........................................... 67
7.2 Connector Reference ................................................................................................. 68
Appendix A: ChainSCANNER Sizing Charts ............................................ 71
Appendix B: Wedge-Probe Assembly Maintenance ................................. 77
B.1 Adjustment of the Carbide Wear-Pins on Wedges ............................................... 77
B.2 Replacing a Conventional Ultrasonic Transducer ............................................... 78
B.3 Replacing a Phased Array Probe ............................................................................ 80
List of Figures ................................................................................................... 83
List of Tables ..................................................................................................... 85

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Index ................................................................................................................... 87

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List of Abbreviations vii
List of Abbreviations
CE Communauté Européenne (European Community)
N/A not applicable
OD outside diameter
P/N part number
TOFD time-of-flight diffraction
WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

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DMTA069-01EN, Rev. D, March 2017
Labels and Symbols 1
Labels and Symbols
Marking locations on the instrument are shown in Figure i-1 on page 1. If any or all of
the labels or symbols are missing or illegible, please contact Olympus. The
descriptions of the symbols are provided in Table 1 on page 2.
Figure i-1 Marking locations
Symbols on part surfaces
ChainSCANNER label

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Table 1 Symbols
Rating plate
label:
Symbols on rating label and in markings on scanner
The CE marking is a declaration that this product conforms to
all the applicable directives of the European Community. See
the Declaration of Conformity for details. Contact your Olympus
representative for more information.
The WEEE symbol indicates that the product must not be
disposed of as unsorted municipal waste, but should be
collected separately.
The warning symbol indicates that the user must read the
user’s manual in order to find out the nature of the potential
hazards and any actions to avoid them.
The regulatory compliance mark (RCM) label indicates that
the product complies with all applicable standards, and has
been registered with the Australian Communications and
Media Authority (ACMA) for placement on the Australian
market.
The direct current symbol.
S/N The serial number.