Olympus FlexoFORM User manual

10-003591-01EN [Q7780031] — Rev. 4
January 2020
FlexoFORM 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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between the manual and the product if the product was modified thereafter.
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Part number: 10-003591-01EN [Q7780031]
Rev. 4
January 2020
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List of Abbreviations ...................................................................................... vii
Labels and Symbols ........................................................................................... 1
Important Information — Please Read Before Use ..................................... 5
Intended Use .......................................................................................................................... 5
Instruction Manual ................................................................................................................ 5
Instrument Compatibility ..................................................................................................... 6
Repair and Modification ....................................................................................................... 6
Presence of Visual Interferences .......................................................................................... 7
Safety Symbols ....................................................................................................................... 7
Safety Signal Words .............................................................................................................. 8
Note Signal Words ................................................................................................................ 9
Safety ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Warnings ................................................................................................................................. 9
Equipment Disposal ............................................................................................................ 10
CE (European Community) ............................................................................................... 10
WEEE Directive .................................................................................................................... 11
China RoHS .......................................................................................................................... 11
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) ................................................................... 12
KC (South Korea Community) .......................................................................................... 12
FCC (USA) Compliance ...................................................................................................... 13
ICES-001 (Canada) Compliance ........................................................................................ 14
Packing and Return Shipping ............................................................................................ 14
Warranty Information ......................................................................................................... 14
Technical Support ................................................................................................................ 15
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 17

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1. Overview ...................................................................................................... 19
1.1 FlexoFORM Case Contents ...................................................................................... 19
1.2 Alternative Components .......................................................................................... 21
2. Setup of Equipment ................................................................................... 23
2.1 Setting Up an Instrument Using a USB Key ......................................................... 23
2.2 Setting Up an Instrument Using the Interface ...................................................... 23
2.2.1 Setup Characteristics ..................................................................................... 24
2.2.2 Setting the Parameters for a Symmetrical Scan ......................................... 24
2.3 Installing the Probe and Wedge .............................................................................. 26
2.4 Connecting the Scanner ............................................................................................ 28
3. Preparation for Inspection ....................................................................... 29
3.1 Drop Precautions ...................................................................................................... 29
3.2 Cleaning the Inspection Surface ............................................................................. 30
3.3 Setting Up the Scan and Index Parameters for an Elbow ................................... 31
3.4 Marking the Scan Lines ............................................................................................ 33
4. Inspection .................................................................................................... 37
4.1 Wetting the Surface and Purging Air Bubbles ...................................................... 37
4.2 Inspecting a Part ........................................................................................................ 38
4.2.1 Inspecting a Part Using Marked Scan Lines ............................................... 38
4.2.2 Inspecting a Part without Marked Scan Lines ........................................... 40
4.3 Correction Factors ..................................................................................................... 41
5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ........................................................ 45
5.1 Preventive Maintenance ........................................................................................... 45
5.2 Cleaning the Product ................................................................................................ 45
5.3 Changing a Magnetic Wheel ................................................................................... 46
5.4 Cleaning the Magnetic Wheels ............................................................................... 49
5.5 Changing the Encoder .............................................................................................. 49
5.6 Changing the Foam Gasket and the O-ring Seals ................................................ 50
5.7 Changing the Water Tube ........................................................................................ 52
5.8 Changing the Cable Sleeve ...................................................................................... 53
5.9 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 55
6. Specifications .............................................................................................. 57
6.1 General Specifications .............................................................................................. 57
6.2 Wedge Pipe Diameter Ranges ................................................................................. 58
6.3 Flat Wedge Inspection Surfaces .............................................................................. 60
6.4 Cable Connector Pinout ........................................................................................... 60

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6.5 Dimensions ................................................................................................................ 61
7. Spare Parts and Accessories ..................................................................... 65
Appendix A: Setting Up to Inspect a Straight Pipe — Unidirectional or
Bidirectional Scan ...................................................................................... 75
Appendix B: Calculating True Defect Length ............................................ 77
List of Figures ................................................................................................... 79
List of Tables ..................................................................................................... 81
Index ................................................................................................................... 83

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List of Abbreviations vii
List of Abbreviations
CLK clock
EFUP Environment-Friendly Use Period
ID identification
IP International (ingress) Protection
OD outside diameter
RH relative humidity
RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances
SDHC secure digital high capacity
WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

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Labels and Symbols 1
Labels and Symbols
Safety-related labels and symbols are attached to the instrument at the locations
shown in Figure i-1 on page 1. If any of the labels or symbols are missing or illegible,
please contact Olympus.
Figure i-1 Labels location for scanner
Location of scanner rating and address labels
(see Table 1 on page 2) [encoder label not visible between scanner’s
assembled parts]

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Labels and Symbols2
Table 1 Content of the rating and address labels
Item Description
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 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.
Seller and user shall be noticed that this equipment is suitable
for electromagnetic equipment for office work (class A) and it
can be used outside the home.
The MSIP code for the FlexoFORM scanner is the following:
R-R-OYN-FLEXOFORM.
The KC marking is a declaration that this product conforms to
all the applicable standards of South Korea. Contact your
Olympus representative for more information.
Scanner labels
Encoder label