Olympus SteerROVER User manual

10-004209-01EN [Q7750159] — Rev. 2
May 2018
SteerROVER
Steerable Motorized 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: 10-004209-01EN [Q7750159]
Rev. 2
May 2018
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Table of Contents
List of Abbreviations ....................................................................................... ix
Labels and Symbols ........................................................................................... 1
Important Information — Please Read Before Use ..................................... 9
Intended Use .......................................................................................................................... 9
Instruction Manual ................................................................................................................ 9
Instrument Compatibility ................................................................................................... 10
Repair and Modification ..................................................................................................... 10
Safety Symbols ..................................................................................................................... 11
Safety Signal Words ............................................................................................................. 12
Note Signal Words ............................................................................................................... 13
Safety ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Warnings ............................................................................................................................... 13
Equipment Disposal ............................................................................................................ 18
CE (European Community) ............................................................................................... 18
WEEE Directive .................................................................................................................... 19
China RoHS .......................................................................................................................... 19
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) ................................................................... 20
EMC Directive Compliance ................................................................................................ 20
FCC (USA) Compliance ...................................................................................................... 20
ICES-001 (Canada) Compliance ........................................................................................ 21
Warranty Information ......................................................................................................... 21
Technical Support ................................................................................................................ 22
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 23
Intended Use ........................................................................................................................ 23
Unintended Use ................................................................................................................... 24
Intended User ....................................................................................................................... 25

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Definition of Symbols .......................................................................................................... 25
Included Tools ...................................................................................................................... 26
Optional Tools ...................................................................................................................... 27
1. Preparation for Use .................................................................................... 29
1.1 Transportation ........................................................................................................... 29
1.2 No Entry Fall Zone ................................................................................................... 29
1.3 Tether Requirements and Attachment ................................................................... 30
1.3.1 Lifting Sling Setup .......................................................................................... 32
1.3.2 Lifting Sling Low-Profile Setup .................................................................... 35
1.4 Preparation of Inspection Surface ........................................................................... 37
1.5 Compatible Equipment ............................................................................................ 38
2. Configurations ............................................................................................ 43
2.1 Raster Arm and Heavy Duty Vertical Probe Holder ........................................... 44
2.2 Raster Arm and Dual Conventional UT Probe Holder ....................................... 46
2.3 Raster Arm and Dual Probe Holder ....................................................................... 48
2.4 Dual Drive Modules with Pivoting Probe Holder Rack ...................................... 50
2.5 Dual Drive Modules with Probe Holder Rack for Flange Scanning ................. 52
2.6 Single Drive Module with Frame Bar .................................................................... 54
3. Operation ..................................................................................................... 57
3.1 System Start-Up ......................................................................................................... 57
3.2 Placement of SteerROVER on Inspection Surface ................................................ 60
3.3 Handheld Controller Layout ................................................................................... 66
3.3.1 Touchscreen ..................................................................................................... 67
3.3.2 Click Wheel ..................................................................................................... 68
3.3.3 Joysticks ........................................................................................................... 68
3.4 Main Mode Selection Screen ................................................................................... 68
3.4.1 Jog Mode .......................................................................................................... 69
3.4.2 Latched Jog Mode .......................................................................................... 73
3.4.3 Two Axis Scan Mode ..................................................................................... 73
3.4.3.1 Two Axis Scan Setup Screen .............................................................. 74
3.4.3.2 Scan Speeds Screen .............................................................................. 77
3.4.3.3 Two Axis Scan Screen ......................................................................... 78
3.4.4 System Utilities Screen .................................................................................. 80
3.4.4.1 User Settings Screen ............................................................................ 81
3.4.4.2 Diagnostics Screens ............................................................................. 84
3.4.4.3 Touch Calibration Screen ................................................................... 89
3.4.4.4 Joystick Calibration Screen ................................................................ 89
3.4.4.5 Draw Utility ......................................................................................... 91

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3.4.4.6 High Internal Temperature Screen ................................................... 92
4. System Components .................................................................................. 93
4.1 Handheld Controller ................................................................................................ 93
4.2 Right Drive Module .................................................................................................. 94
4.2.1 Swivel Mount .................................................................................................. 95
4.2.2 Umbilical ......................................................................................................... 98
4.2.3 Encoder .......................................................................................................... 102
4.2.4 Handle ........................................................................................................... 103
4.2.5 Dovetail Accessory Mount ......................................................................... 104
4.3 Left Drive Module .................................................................................................. 105
4.3.1 Disconnecting/Connecting the Left and Right Drive Modules ............. 106
4.3.2 Connecting the Umbilical to the Left Drive Module .............................. 110
4.3.3 Swivel Mount ................................................................................................ 110
4.3.4 Encoder .......................................................................................................... 112
4.3.5 Handle ........................................................................................................... 112
4.3.6 Dovetail Accessory Mount ......................................................................... 112
4.4 Power Controller ..................................................................................................... 112
4.5 Umbilical .................................................................................................................. 114
4.6 Controller Cable ...................................................................................................... 119
4.7 Encoder Cable ......................................................................................................... 120
4.8 Raster Arm Module ................................................................................................ 121
4.8.1 Mounting a Raster Arm—Flat or Circumferential .................................. 121
4.8.2 Mounting a Raster Arm—Longitudinal ................................................... 123
4.8.3 Attaching a Cable Tray ................................................................................ 124
4.8.4 Routing Cables through the Cable Tray ................................................... 127
4.8.5 Setting Up the Raster Arm Cable ............................................................... 128
4.8.6 Mounting Probe Holders ............................................................................ 132
4.9 Probe Holders .......................................................................................................... 132
4.9.1 Vertical Probe Holder .................................................................................. 132
4.9.1.1 Probe Holder Setup ........................................................................... 134
4.9.1.2 Probe Holder Vertical Adjustment ................................................. 137
4.9.1.3 Probe Holder Transverse Adjustment ............................................ 140
4.9.1.4 Probe Holder Longitudinal Adjustment ........................................ 142
4.9.1.5 Probe Holder Left/Right Conversion ............................................. 144
4.9.2 Pivoting HydroFORM Probe Holder (Optional) ..................................... 148
4.9.3 Heavy Duty Vertical Probe Holder ........................................................... 150
4.9.3.1 Probe Holder Setup ........................................................................... 152
4.9.3.2 Probe Holder Vertical Adjustment ................................................. 155
4.9.3.3 Probe Holder Left/Right Conversion ............................................. 156
4.9.3.4 Probe Holder 90° Adjustment ......................................................... 159
4.9.4 Dual Conventional UT Probe Holder (Optional) .................................... 159

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4.9.5 Dual Probe Holder Configuration ............................................................. 166
4.10 Probe Holder Rack .................................................................................................. 171
4.10.1 Probe Holder Rack—Flat or Circumferential ........................................... 171
4.10.2 Pivoting Probe Holder Rack ....................................................................... 176
4.10.2.1 Mounting a Pivoting Probe Holder Rack ....................................... 177
4.10.2.2 Pivoting Probe Holder Rack Setup—Longitudinal ...................... 179
4.10.2.3 Pivoting Probe Holder Rack Setup—Circumferential ................. 182
4.10.2.4 Pivoting Probe Holder Rack Setup—Flange ................................. 182
4.10.2.5 Laser Guide Pivot Mount ................................................................. 185
4.11 Battery-Powered Laser Guide (Optional) ............................................................ 186
4.12 Cable Management ................................................................................................. 189
4.12.1 Mounting Cable Management ................................................................... 189
4.12.2 Setting Up the Cable Management ............................................................ 190
4.12.3 Attaching the Cable Management Clamp ................................................ 192
4.13 Backpack (Optional) ............................................................................................... 193
4.14 Pre-Amp Bracket (Optional) .................................................................................. 196
5. Maintenance .............................................................................................. 199
5.1 Safety Precautions before Maintenance ............................................................... 199
5.2 Maintenance Schedule ............................................................................................ 200
6. Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 203
6.1 Start-Up Issues ......................................................................................................... 203
6.1.1 Joystick Off Center ....................................................................................... 203
6.1.2 Checking Network ....................................................................................... 204
6.2 Startup Override ..................................................................................................... 205
6.2.1 Scan Devices .................................................................................................. 205
6.2.2 Reset Parameters .......................................................................................... 207
6.2.3 System Parameters ....................................................................................... 207
6.2.4 Device Address ............................................................................................. 207
6.3 Encoder Failure ....................................................................................................... 208
6.4 Additional Issues .................................................................................................... 208
6.5 Retrieval of a Stranded Scanner ............................................................................ 210
7. Service and Repair ................................................................................... 213
8. Specifications ............................................................................................ 215
8.1 Scanner General Specifications ............................................................................. 215
8.2 Scanner Dimensions ............................................................................................... 216
8.3 Scanner Operation Specifications ......................................................................... 218
8.4 Performance Specifications .................................................................................... 218

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8.5 Power Requirements .............................................................................................. 219
8.6 Encoder Interface Specifications ........................................................................... 220
8.7 Operating Environment ......................................................................................... 220
Appendix: Spare Parts ................................................................................... 221
A.1 SteerROVER Base Scanner ..................................................................................... 222
A.2 Standard Accessories .............................................................................................. 223
A.2.1 Cable Management ...................................................................................... 225
A.2.2 Cable Management Sleeving ...................................................................... 226
A.3 Raster Arm Module ................................................................................................ 227
A.3.1 Mounting Rail ............................................................................................... 228
A.3.2 Raster Arm Base ........................................................................................... 229
A.3.3 Cable Tray ..................................................................................................... 229
A.3.4 Cable Tray Parts ............................................................................................ 230
A.3.5 Cable Carrier ................................................................................................. 231
A.3.6 Heavy Duty Vertical Probe Holder Components .................................... 232
A.4 Pivoting Probe Holder Rack Components .......................................................... 234
A.4.1 Frame Bar ...................................................................................................... 235
A.4.2 Vertical Probe Holder Components for Weld Inspection ....................... 236
A.5 Optional Accessories .............................................................................................. 238
A.5.1 Pivoting HydroFORM Probe Holder Components ................................ 238
A.5.2 Dual Conventional UT Probe Holder Components ................................ 239
A.5.3 Pre-Amp Bracket .......................................................................................... 240
A.5.4 Backpack Components ................................................................................ 241
A.5.5 Battery-Powered Laser Guide Components ............................................ 242
A.6 Cases ......................................................................................................................... 243
A.6.1 Scanner and Accessory Cases ..................................................................... 243
A.6.2 Raster Arm Cases ......................................................................................... 244
List of Figures ................................................................................................. 245
List of Tables ................................................................................................... 251
Index ................................................................................................................. 253

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List of Abbreviations
EFUP environment-friendly use period
GFCI ground fault circuit interrupter
OD outside diameter

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Labels and Symbols
Safety-related and labels and symbols and manufacturing and rating-information
labels are attached to the instrument or engraved at the locations shown in Figure i-1
on page 2, Figure i-2 on page 3, and Figure i-3 on page 3. Label details are provided in
Table 1 on page 4. Symbol explanations are provided in Table 2 on page 6 and Table 3
on page 15. If any of the labels or symbols are missing or illegible, please contact
Olympus.

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Figure i‑1 Label locations on scanner and accessories
Safety and rating labels
Rating label
Rating label
Olympus logo
Safety label
Olympus logo
and rating label
①
②
③
④⑤

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Figure i‑2 Label and engraving locations on the SteerROVER right drive module
Figure i‑3 Label and engraving locations on the SteerROVER left drive module
Right drive
module, side
view
Olympus address
Right drive
module, top
view
Left drive
module, side
view

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Table 1 SteerROVER labels
ID no. Part Labels
①Drive modules
Right drive module
Left drive module
Module
cables
Module
casing

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②Power controller
③Raster arm
④Umbilical
⑤Handheld
controller
Table 1 SteerROVER labels (continued)
ID no. Part Labels

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Table 2 Markings on equipment
Content 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 direct current symbol
The WEEE symbol indicates that the product must not be
disposed of as unsorted municipal waste, but should be
collected separately.
MODEL # The model number
S/N: The serial number
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 China RoHS mark indicates the product’s
Environment-Friendly Use Period (EFUP). The EFUP is
defined as the number of years for which listed controlled
substances will not leak or chemically deteriorate while in
the product. The EFUP for the SteerROVER has been
determined to be 15 years. Note: The Environment-
Friendly Use Period (EFUP) is not meant to be interpreted
as the period assuring functionality and product
performance.

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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 home.
The MSIP code for the SteerROVER is the following:
MSIP-REM-OLN-STEERROVER.
Table 2 Markings on equipment (continued)
Content Description

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Important Information — Please Read Before Use
Intended Use
The SteerROVER is designed to perform nondestructive inspections on industrial and
commercial materials.
Do not use the SteerROVER 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.
WARNING

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Some of the details of components and/or software images in this manual may differ
from your instrument’s components or software display. However, the principles
remain the same.
Instrument Compatibility
Confirm that the SteerROVER is compatible with the ancillary equipment being used.
Always use equipment and accessories that meet Olympus specifications. Using
incompatible equipment could cause equipment malfunction and/or damage, or
human injury.
Repair and Modification
The SteerROVER contains user-serviceable parts. See “Maintenance” on page 199 for
information about authorized repairs and maintenance.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. To avoid the risk of electric shock, disconnect the
power controller when servicing the equipment. The power controller is powered
even when the E-stop push-button is latched in the off position.
IMPORTANT
CAUTION
WARNING