Olympus HSMT-Flex User manual

DMTA034-01EN — Rev. B
March 2014
HSMT-Flex
Flexible Weld 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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could, however, be some differences between the manual and the product if the
product was modified thereafter.
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Part number: DMTA034-01EN
Rev. B
March 2014
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Table of Contents iii
Table of Contents
List of Abbreviations ........................................................................................ v
Labels and Symbols ........................................................................................... 1
Important Information — Please Read Before Use ..................................... 3
Intended Use .......................................................................................................................... 3
Instruction Manual ................................................................................................................ 3
Instrument Compatibility ..................................................................................................... 4
Repair and Modification ....................................................................................................... 7
Presence of Visual Interferences or Phantom Spots ......................................................... 7
Safety Symbols ....................................................................................................................... 8
Safety Signal Words ............................................................................................................... 8
Note Signal Words ................................................................................................................. 9
Safety ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Warnings ............................................................................................................................... 10
Equipment Disposal ............................................................................................................ 10
CE (European Community) ............................................................................................... 11
WEEE Directive .................................................................................................................... 11
EMC Directive Compliance ................................................................................................ 11
Warranty Information ......................................................................................................... 11
Technical Support ................................................................................................................ 12
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 13
1. Overview ..................................................................................................... 15
2. Scanner Assembly and Setup .................................................................. 21
2.1 Changing the Frame Angle ..................................................................................... 21
2.2 Changing the Encoder Location ............................................................................. 25

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2.3 Probe Holders Adjustment and Maintenance ...................................................... 25
2.3.1 Adjusting the Carbide Wear Pins on Wedges ............................................ 27
2.3.2 Replacing a Conventional Ultrasonic Transducer ..................................... 28
2.3.3 Replacing a Phased Array Probe ................................................................. 31
2.4 Changing the Frame Bar Sections ........................................................................... 33
2.5 Replacing Wheels ...................................................................................................... 36
3. Preparing the Scanner for an Inspection ............................................... 37
4. Operating the HSMT-Flex Scanner ........................................................ 41
5. Maintenance ................................................................................................ 43
5.1 Preventive Maintenance ........................................................................................... 43
5.2 Scanner Cleaning ...................................................................................................... 43
6. Spare Parts ................................................................................................... 45
7. Specifications .............................................................................................. 51
7.1 General specifications ............................................................................................... 51
7.2 Connector Reference ................................................................................................. 53
List of Figures ................................................................................................... 55
List of Tables ..................................................................................................... 57
Index ................................................................................................................... 59

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List of Abbreviations v
List of Abbreviations
CE Communauté Européenne (European Community)
ID inside diameter
OD outside diameters
SLA spring-loaded arm
WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

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DMTA034-01EN, Rev. B, March 2014
Labels and Symbols 1
Labels and Symbols
Marking locations of 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 Rating label location on encoder
Encoder resolution:
12 steps/mm
Rating label number
Encoder serial number
Symbols (see Table 1 on
page 2).
Location of rating label

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Labels and Symbols 2
Table 1 Content of the rating label
Encoder rating
label:
Content
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 direct current symbol.
S/N The serial number.

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Important Information — Please Read Before Use 3
Important Information — Please Read Before Use
Intended Use
The HSMT-Flex scanner is designed to perform nondestructive inspections on
industrial and commercial materials. It is intended for one-axis encoded inspection of
circumference welds on pipes of 114.3 mm (4.5 in.) OD, and greater. It has the ability
to bend in the center.
Do not use the HSMT-Flex scanner for any purpose other than its intended use. It
must never be used to inspect or examine human or animal body parts.
Instruction 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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Important Information — Please Read Before Use 4
The images in this manual may not be identical to your instrument model and
connector type. However, the operating principles remain the same.
Instrument Compatibility
The HSMT-Flex scanner is compatible with the Olympus ancillary equipment listed in
Table 2 on page 4.
Table 2 Ancillary equipment
Part number Item number Description
60BA5028 U8779093
One 0.3 m divisible cable conduit
with a 16 mm inside diameters
(ID). Well-suited to 2 × PA,
irrigation tube, and the encoder
cable.
60BA0109 U8779094
One 0.3 m divisible cable conduit
with a 19.2 mm inside diameters
(ID). Well-suited to 2 × PA,
2 × conventional UT, irrigation
tube, and the encoder cable.
60BA0131 U8775093
One 0.3 m divisible cable conduit
with a 24.2 mm inside diameters
(ID). Well-suited to 2 × PA,
4 × conventional UT, irrigation
tube, encoder, and preamplifier
power supply cables.
OPTX0719 U8779095
One 5 m divisible cable conduit
with 24.2 mm inside diameters
(ID). Well-suited to 2 × PA,
4 × conventional UT, irrigation
tube, encoder, and preamplifier
power supply cables.