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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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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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.

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TRPP-5810 U8120042
Pulser/Preamplifier, one 5 m
power supply cable (120 VAC to
240 VAC input to 12 VDC output),
and one 5 m power supply cable
linking to an OmniScan, and
carrying case.
TRPP-5810-KIT01 U8120043
Same as P/N TRPP-5810, plus:
Four 0.6 m UT probe cables
(LEMO 00 to Microdot), and
brackets to attach the TRPP 5810 to
HSMT type scanner.
(P/N: HSMT-A-BRK5810
[U8779088])
HSMT-A-BRK5810 U8779088 Brackets to attach the TRPP 5810 to
HSMT type scanner.
TRPP-5810-INST U8775114
Same as P/N TRPP-5810-KIT01,
plus: Four 5 m UT cables
(LEMO 00 to LEMO 00) linking the
TRPP 5810 to the instrument.
TRPP-5810-UMB U8775113
Same as P/N TRPP-5810-KIT01,
plus: Four 0.6 m UT cables
(LEMO 00 to LEMO 00) linking the
TRPP 5810 to the umbilical.
HSMT-A-Laser U8779087 Battery-operated laser guiding
device for easier weld tracking.
OPTX686 U8775020 Spare parts kit for PV-100
applications.
OPTX690 U8775022 Spare parts kit for PV-200
applications.
OPTX666 U8775011
Standard probe holder kit for pipes
larger than 12 in. outside diameters
(OD). Includes a set of two spring-
loaded arms (SLA) mounted on 90°
brackets to accommodate more
than four probes.
Table 2 Ancillary equipment (continued)
Part number Item number Description

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OPTX0717 U8775095
Pivoting probe holder kit for pipes
smaller than 12 in. outside
diameters (OD). Includes a set of
two spring-loaded arms (SLA)
mounted on 90° brackets to
accommodate more than four
probes.
ADIX1255 U8775096 Replacement encoder
Yokes —
Several yoke models are
compatible. For more information,
see Table 4 on page 48.
WTR-SPRAYER-8L U8775001 8ℓmanual water pump with
couplant tubes and fittings
CFU03 U8780008 Electric couplant-feed unit.
Omni-A2-ADP20 U8775201
Scanner interface adaptor to
connect scanners encoder cables
with DE-15 connector to
OmniScan MX2 with LEMO
connector scanner interface.
Omni-A-ADP27 U8780329
Scanner interface adaptor to
connect scanners encoder cables
with LEMO connector to
OmniScan MX with DE-15
connector scanner interface.
C1-LF-BXM-0.3M U8769010
0.3 m long adapter LEMO female
to Bendix male linking LEMO
encoder cable to FOCUS LT.
C1-DE15F-BXM-0.30M U8767107
0.3 m long adapter DE-15 female to
Bendix male linking DE-15 encoder
cable to FOCUS LT.
OmniScan PA or FOCUS LT —
Many OmniScan and FOCUS LT
instrument models can be used.
Note: An encoder cable adaptor
may be required (see Table 7 on
page 53).
Table 2 Ancillary equipment (continued)
Part number Item number Description

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Always use equipment and accessories that meet Olympus specifications. Using
incompatible equipment could cause malfunction and/or equipment damage, or
injury.
Repair and Modification
The HSMT-Flex scanner does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Opening the
instrument might void the warranty.
In order to prevent human injury and/or equipment damage, do not disassemble,
modify, or attempt to repair the instrument.
Presence of Visual Interferences or Phantom Spots
In a situation of physical proximity of powerful electromagnetic radiators, visual
interferences or phantom spots maybe present. These interferences are temporary and
their persistence is not permanent in comparison with physical features of the
inspected part.

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Safety Symbols
The following safety symbols might appear on the instrument and in the instruction
manual:
General warning symbol
This symbol is used to alert the user to potential hazards. All safety messages that
follow this symbol shall be obeyed to avoid possible harm or material damage.
High voltage warning symbol
This symbol is used to alert the user to potential electric shock hazards greater
than 1000 volts. All safety messages that follow this symbol shall be obeyed to
avoid possible harm.
Safety Signal Words
The following safety symbols might appear in the documentation of the instrument:
The DANGER signal word indicates an imminently hazardous situation. It calls
attention to a procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or
adhered to, could result in death or serious personal injury. Do not proceed beyond a
DANGER signal word until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
The WARNING signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation. It calls
attention to a procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or
adhered to, could result in death or serious personal injury. Do not proceed beyond a
WARNING signal word until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

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The CAUTION signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation. It calls
attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly
performed or adhered to, could result in minor or moderate personal injury, material
damage, particularly to the product, destruction of part or all of the product, or loss of
data. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION signal word until the indicated conditions
are fully understood and met.
Note Signal Words
The following safety symbols could appear in the documentation of the instrument:
The IMPORTANT signal word calls attention to a note that provides important
information, or information essential to the completion of a task.
The NOTE signal word calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like,
which requires special attention. A note also denotes related parenthetical
information that is useful, but not imperative.
The TIP signal word calls attention to a type of note that helps you apply the
techniques and procedures described in the manual to your specific needs, or
provides hints on how to effectively use the capabilities of the product.
Safety
Before turning on the instrument, verify that the correct safety precautions have been
taken (see the following warnings). In addition, note the external markings on the
instrument, which are described under “Safety Symbols”.

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Warnings
General Warnings
• Carefully read the instructions contained in this instruction manual prior to
turning on the instrument.
• Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for further reference.
• Follow the installation and operation procedures.
• It is imperative to respect the safety warnings on the instrument and in this
instruction manual.
• If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the equipment could be impaired.
• Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the
instrument.
• Service instructions, when applicable, are for trained service personnel. To avoid
the risk of electric shock, do not perform any work on the instrument unless
qualified to do so. For any problem or question regarding this instrument, contact
Olympus or an authorized Olympus representative.
• Do not touch the connectors directly by hand. Otherwise, a malfunction or electric
shock may result.
• Do not allow metallic or foreign objects to enter the device through connectors or
any other openings. Otherwise, a malfunction or electric shock may result.
Equipment Disposal
Before disposing of the HSMT-Flex scanner, check your local laws, rules, and
regulations, and follow them accordingly.

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CE (European Community)
WEEE Directive
EMC Directive Compliance
This equipment generates and uses radio-frequency energy and, if not installed and
used properly (that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions), may
cause interference. The HSMT-Flex scanner has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for an industrial device in accordance with the specifications of the EMC
directive.
Warranty Information
Olympus guarantees your Olympus product to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a specific period, and in accordance with conditions specified in the
Olympus NDT Terms and Conditions available at http://www.olympus-
ims.com/en/terms/.
The Olympus warranty only covers equipment that has been used in a proper
manner, as described in this instruction manual, and that has not been subjected to
excessive abuse, attempted unauthorized repair, or modification.
This device complies with the requirements of both directive
2004/108/EC concerning electromagnetic compatibility and directive
2006/95/EC concerning low voltage. The CE marking indicates
compliance with the above directives.
In accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), this symbol indicates that the
product must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste, but
should be collected separately. Refer to your local Olympus distributor
for return and/or collection systems available in your country.

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Inspect materials thoroughly on receipt for evidence of external or internal damage
that might have occurred during shipment. Immediately notify the carrier making the
delivery of any damage, because the carrier is normally liable for damage during
shipment. Retain packing materials, waybills, and other shipping documentation
needed in order to file a damage claim. After notifying the carrier, contact Olympus
for assistance with the damage claim and equipment replacement, if necessary.
This instruction manual explains the proper operation of your Olympus product. The
information contained herein is intended solely as a teaching aid, and shall not be
used in any particular application without independent testing and/or verification by
the operator or the supervisor. Such independent verification of procedures becomes
increasingly important as the criticality of the application increases. For this reason,
Olympus makes no warranty, expressed or implied, that the techniques, examples, or
procedures described herein are consistent with industry standards, nor that they
meet the requirements of any particular application.
Olympus reserves the right to modify any product without incurring the
responsibility for modifying previously manufactured products.
Technical Support
Olympus is firmly committed to providing the highest level of customer service and
product support. If you experience any difficulties when using our product, or if it
fails to operate as described in the documentation, first consult the user’s manual, and
then, if you are still in need of assistance, contact our After-Sales Service. To locate the
nearest service center, visit the Service Centers page at: http://www.olympus-
ims.com.

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Introduction
This manual provides instructions for assembling, installing, and operating the
HSMT-Flex scanner. The HSMT-Flex scanner is a versatile pipe and plate scanner that
can be used to inspect pipes with a diameter of 114 mm (4.5 in.) or greater.
The major characteristic of the scanner is its ability to bend in the center. This feature
enables the scanner to fit on smaller pipes, and also brings the force of the
springloaded arm in the radial direction of the pipes for better stability of the wedge
and optimum data acquisition. Optional pivoting probe holders can also be installed
on the outside of the scanner.
The HSMT-Flex also has one slidable side frame. This feature enables probes to be
mounted on the outside of the scanner, providing a configuration that is suitable for
hard-to-reach places such as pipe-to-component welds.
This manual is organized to allow a progressive understanding of the scanner’s
different functions. Each section, however, is complete in itself. This manual is
therefore a useful reference.

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