SPX Radiodetection Pearpoint P571 Flexicoiler Operation Manual
SPX Radiodetection Pearpoint P571 Flexicoiler Operation Manual

SPX Radiodetection Pearpoint P571 Flexicoiler Operation Manual

Explosion-proof pushrod inspection system

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P571 flexicoiler
Pearpoint's comprehensive Explosion-proof
pushrod inspection system
Operation Manual
90/HK571UM-4

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  • Page 1 P571 flexicoiler Pearpoint’s comprehensive Explosion-proof pushrod inspection system Operation Manual 90/HK571UM-4...
  • Page 3: Warranty

    The information within this handbook is authorized for distribution to customers, authorized service center personnel, and distributors of Pearpoint. Copyright 2016 Radiodetection Ltd – SPX Corporation. All rights reserved. Radiodetection is a subsidiary of SPX Corporation. SPX, Radiodetection and Pearpoint are trademarks of Radiodetection Ltd. and SPX Corporation.
  • Page 4: Disclaimer

    Any third-party products (including hardware, software and services) mentioned in this manual are for instructional purposes only and is not an endorsement by Radiodetection Ltd and SPX Corporation. Radiodetection Ltd does not accept any liability for loss of data or damage to equipment when using any third-party products.
  • Page 5  Place the survey vehicle and other associated equipment no less than 5 feet (1.5 meters), horizontally, from the end of the manhole.  Proceed with surveying as per CCTV manufacturers' instructions.  In the event of an alarm on the gas monitor, DO NOT ENTER MANHOLE. ...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Copyright Notice ............................i Warranty ..............................i Trademarks ..............................i Compliance ..............................i Conditions of Sale ............................i Disposal ..............................i Disclaimer ..............................ii Training ..............................ii SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................... ii Guidance Notes for using CCTV equipment in sewers ................ii SPECIAL NOTICES ..........................
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Section 1 - Introduction Purpose of this manual This user manual will provide the reader with sufficient information to operate the P571 flexicoiler system safely and to carry out any routine maintenance tasks which may be necessary. NOTE: This manual is to be read and clearly understood before operating the equipment. 1.1.1 Layout of the manual The manual is organized into Sections as follows: Section 1...
  • Page 8: P571 Ex Flexicoiler System Components

    P571 Ex flexicoiler system components Figure 1.2 P571 flexicoiler System Components Item No. Module Type Reel/Command P571 module P415 Cameras P455 P417 Lightheads P418 Table 1.1 P571 flexicoiler System Components...
  • Page 9 1.2.1 P571 Coiler Figure 1.3 P571 Coiler The P571 flexicoiler is a fully integrated unit featuring a versatile coiler running up to 150 meters (500 feet) of rod; built-in integral electronic rod counter; video/in and video/out VCR connectors for recording and playback of surveys;...
  • Page 10 1.2.2 Ex rod The rod is supplied installed onto the coiler and complete with explosion proof sonde. The rod is very flexible and can be pushed round 90° bends in 50mm (2”) diameter pipes. The rod is available in various standard lengths as follows: P571 Large Coiler rod 10/HS4162001...
  • Page 11 The P455 Twin View Camera is a small color camera, capable of giving forward view and remote side view maintaining high-quality pictures with a minimum of lighting. Versions for both of the popular TV standards (625-line PAL or 525-line NTSC) are available. The P455 Camera is auto uprighting.
  • Page 12 1.2.5 P417 10W Lighthead Figure 1.9 P417 10W Lighthead Ex (P417) 10/HI4170001 The P417 is a medium-powered lighthead, using two 5W quartz-iodine lamps to give a rating of 10W. Ingress protection is to IP68. The lighthead takes its power from the slip rings on the front of the camera. The lighthead can be fitted with exchangeable brushes that, together with a rear brush holder, allow the camera and lighthead to be used in either 4”...
  • Page 13 1.2.7 P418 40W Lighthead Figure 1.11 P418 40W Lighthead Ex (P418) 10/HI4180001 The P418 is a larger lighthead containing two 20W quartz-iodine lamps. The lighthead takes its power from the slip rings at the front of the camera which fits within the lighthead. Ingress protection is to IP68, see Appendix 2.
  • Page 14: Preparation And Connection

    Section 2 - Preparation and connection Introduction This Section details the correct procedure to safely prepare and connect the P571 flexicoiler System. WARNING: Risk of explosion. Do not use any Explosion Proof equipment if there is damage to the body or any other part. The explosion proof certification may be violated rendering the equipment unsafe to use in a hazardous environment.
  • Page 15: Tools And Materials

    Tools and Materials 2.2.1 Tools and equipment Table 2.1 lists the cleaning materials, lubricants, and general purpose tools required to prepare the equipment. If additional special tools are required, these are called up in the relevant paragraph. Table 2.1 Tools and Materials Description Part No Cleaning kit containing:...
  • Page 16: Equipment Preparation

    Equipment preparation This section details the preparation to the P571 flexicoiler which is necessary prior to commencing the survey. Most of the checks are to ensure that the equipment is safe to use. Other checks, if carried out correctly, will ensure that the equipment operates correctly during the survey. 2.3.1 P571 preparation WARNING: Risk of explosion.
  • Page 17 Check the security of the monitor locking hand wheel (Item 5). Turn the hand wheel anticlockwise to loosen and push the monitor to the upright position. Turn the hand wheel clockwise until hand tight to secure the monitor. The monitor should remain in the upright position. CAUTION: Equipment Damage.
  • Page 18 Check body (8). Do not use camera if body is dented or distorted. (See warning). Check hose (9) is not cracked or split. 10. Check three M2x3 socket head cap screws (10) are in place on the sonde connector. 2.3.3 P41525 camera – hose preparation The camera hose must be properly prepared before use.
  • Page 19 2.3.4 P455 camera preparation Figure 2.4 P455 Camera Preparation WARNING: Risk of explosion. Do not use the P455 camera if there is damage to the body or any other part. The explosion proof certification may be violated rendering the camera unsafe to use in a hazardous environment. If damaged contact your Pearpoint representative immediately.
  • Page 20 Figure 2.5 P455 Brush Skid Sets 1. Check the condition of the brushes on the front and rear brush skid sets. If excessively worn or damaged, they should be replaced. 2. Inspect the front and rear brush assembly for damage. Do not use the skids if they are damaged, they must be replaced.
  • Page 21 Figure 2.7 P455 Brush Skid Sets NOTE: Fitting instruction are the same for the brushless Delrin skid set and the custom cut brushes skid set. 2. Slide the front brush skid set over the front of the camera and align with the grooves on the inside of the skid and secure in place by tightening the four M4 x 4 socket head cap screws (item 1).
  • Page 22 To check the internal condition of the lighthead it is necessary to remove the lighthead from the brush carrier. This is done by loosening the three M3 x 3 grub screws (1) around the locking ring (2) and unscrewing the locking ring until the lighthead is free. Figure 2.10 P417 Lighthead - Internal Checks The lighthead can now be properly examined as follows: a.
  • Page 23 Figure 2.11 P418 Lighthead – External Checks NOTE: Figure 2.12 is a rear view of the lighthead with the locking collar and rear section removed. The flame paths are visible without removing the rear section and locking collar. It makes the drawing simpler to show these removed.
  • Page 24: Connecting Rod To Camera

    Figure 2.13 Sonde Preparation Do not attach to the camera until the lightheads are fitted. Both of the Explosion Proof lightheads are in two parts. The rear locking section cannot be attached when the camera is already plugged into the sonde. Connecting rod to camera NOTE: Figure 2.15 shows the P418 Lighthead and camera assembly being connected to the rod.
  • Page 25 2.4.1 Connecting the camera Figure 2.16 Connecting the Rod to the P455 Camera Push the camera hose assembly connector (item 1) into the sonde, using a gentle sustained pressure with a slight to-and-fro rotational motion until the two are firmly together. Tighten the retaining cap (item 2) hand-tight, only.
  • Page 26 To attach the lighthead to the camera: Loosen the three M3x3 socket head grub screws (1) and unscrew the front locking ring (2) on the lighthead. Insert the camera (3) gently into the aperture at the rear of the lighthead front (6). Slide the protection sleeve and the rear brush holder (4) over the camera and engage the threads on the lighthead locking ring (2) with the threads on the lighthead (5).
  • Page 27: Testing The System

    Fit and tighten the two M6x10 Pozidriv countersunk screws (6) into the top skid. Figure 2.19 Fitting Skids to P418 Lighthead Testing the system When you are satisfied that the system is properly connected, you should carry out a full system test before entering the equipment into the pipe and commencing the survey.
  • Page 28 2.5.1.4 Camera Rotate At power up, the camera defaults to manual rotate operation. See Section 3 of this manual for details of rotate control. 2.5.1.5 Cable Counter While pushing the rod in a forward and reverse direction, observe that the cable count on the monitor increases and decreases.
  • Page 29: Disconnecting The Rod System

    Wear heavy duty industrial gloves to avoid damaging your hands. Do not touch the lightheads when they are switched on. They operate at high temperatures and a burn injury might result. CAUTIONS: Do not overshoot the end position when reeling out the full amount of rod as damage to the conductors and the end of the rod could occur.
  • Page 30 2.6.2 Large lighthead P418 without skids Loosen the two M3x5 socket head grub screws in the locking collar at the rear of the lighthead body. Remove the camera from the lighthead body by pulling it out with a gentle sustained pressure and a slight rocking motion.
  • Page 31: Operation

    Section 3 - Operation The P571 flexicoiler System and associated ancillaries are controlled directly from the keyboard of the P571 allowing you to operate all camera and lighthead functions from the surface. This Section gives a detailed description of all functions of the P571 flexicoiler keyboard. Introduction All controls for the P571 flexicoiler are on the monitor casing.
  • Page 32: System Settings

    3.2.2 Camera Controls The ‘CAMERA’ controls located on the upper section on the left hand side of the monitor casing, allow control of camera functions as follows: This is the ‘STANDBY’ button for the survey equipment. . Press the ON/OFF button ON/OFF.
  • Page 33 3.3.1.1 Set current date - [SET] [DATE] This option allows system date to be set, in the form DDMMMYY e.g. 05AUG11. After you press [DATE], move the cursor using the cursor keys and overtype the displayed date to set to the required value.
  • Page 34 3.3.1.9 System reset - [CONF] [FCLR] FCLR is short for Forced Clear. If you select this option, the computer in the system is reset and all the text pages you have created are wiped clean. When you press [FCLR] a message “Are you sure */N” will be displayed.
  • Page 35 3.3.1.12 Entering user fields onto a text page You can add the prepared user field(s) onto a text page at any time. Set the user field as described in Paragraph 3.3.2.11. Open a text page as described in Paragraph 3.3.2.10. Place the cursor at the position where you want the user field to be displayed on the text page.
  • Page 36: P571 Information

    3.3.1.18 Deleting every page You can clear every page at once by using the FORCED CLEAR [FCLR] menu function. This will also reset the computer 3.3.1.19 Correcting a character A single character can be corrected by moving the cursor over it and then typing the correct character. This is called "overtyping".
  • Page 37 Figure 3.3 P571 Menu System P571 flexicoiler Operation Manual 31...
  • Page 38: Maintenance

    Section 4 - Maintenance Routine preventive maintenance consists of examining and cleaning ‘O’ rings, sliprings, pogos, and is usually part of the preparation procedures detailed in Section 2. Non-routine corrective maintenance is limited to replacement of certain ‘O’ rings and lighthead lamps and is detailed in this Section. For any other repairs or maintenance, the equipment must be returned, contact your Pearpoint representative for returns advice.
  • Page 39 Figure 4.1 P415 Camera – Maintenance 4.2.2 P41525 hose ‘O’ ring replacement To carry out any maintenance on the camera hose, the hose must be removed. See Section 2 for details. Figure 4.2 P41525 Hose - Maintenance The following spare parts are required Item 1: 07/B01BS017 2 off Item 2: 07/B01BS121 1 off Remove old ‘O’...
  • Page 40: Lighthead Maintenance

    Lighthead maintenance Two lightheads, the 10W P417 and the 40W P418 are used with the P415 rotational color flexiprobe camera. The lamps used are quartz halogen units with their leads pre-trimmed to fit the lighthead sockets. WARNINGS: Risk of explosion. Use ONLY lamps supplied by Pearpoint. Using lamps from other sources will invalidate the certification rendering the equipment unsafe to use in a hazardous environment.
  • Page 41 The center sleeve must be removed again in order to replace the four M2.5x5 socket head cap screws in the PCB. Figure 4.3 P417 Lighthead - Lamp Replacement 4.3.2 P418 Lighthead lamp change NOTE: Lamps in all of the lightheads are wired in series. If one lamp has failed the other will be nearing the end of its useful life.
  • Page 42 Align each replacement lamp (20W ref. 26/X04012020M35) with its socket and push home firmly. CAUTIONS: Do not touch replacement bulbs with bare fingers or greasy gloves. Always use a clean, lint-free cloth to remove from the transit box and fit into the lighthead. Ensure the lighthead glasses are clean and free from grease and dirt.
  • Page 43: Returns Procedure

    Returns procedure If any equipment has to be returned for repair or servicing, please note the following precautions to be taken to ensure safe passage: WARNING: Risk of explosion. This is particularly important with respect to Explosion Proof components, where damage to the outer body or to flame paths is evident (or suspected).
  • Page 44: Fault Finding

    Section 5 - Fault finding This Section deals with simple checks and procedures that can be performed by the system user. Since most operating problems are the result of incorrect assembly or incorrect use of the controls, please check Sections 2, 3, and 4 of this manual before embarking on fault finding. The table below shows some of the more common problems, together with a suggested course of action.
  • Page 45: Section 6

    Section 6 - Appendix 1 Specification P571 COILER Construction cast aluminum 32”W x 46.1”H (813mm x 1168mm) Dimensions Weight 81 lbs. (37kg) w/500 ft (152m) rod Rod Capacity 500 ft (152m) 0.4” (10.2mm) Rod Diameter Sealing waterproof to IP54 Connectors VCR or video printer System auto-selectable NTSC/PAL...
  • Page 46 P455 rotational color flexiprobe 120mm (4.7”) Full Diameter Length 59mm (2.36”) Diameter Material 300 series stainless steel Connector 4-way Pearpoint Posiswivel Waterproof to 11 bar (160 psi) Weight 1.1kg (2.42 lbs.) Electrical 25V - 50V Consumption 6W approx. Output complimentary composite video Control Pearplex inter-video control system Remote Functions...
  • Page 47: Outline Of Flameproof Regulations

    Outline of flameproof regulations Figure 7.0 Example of an EX engraving For latest certificates visit www.radiodetection.com Definitions Explosion-Proof Approved for use in Hazardous Locations (Potentially Explosive Atmospheres) Explosion proof refers to the protection method Ex-d which employs mainly mechanical safeguards, These safeguards prevent the propagation of a flame from the inside to the outside of the equipment and thus preventing the ignition of the surrounding hazardous atmosphere.
  • Page 48: Conversion Tables

    Conversion Tables The tables on this page are all used in the same way. Enter the middle column with the value to be converted, then look left or right depending on the conversion required. Table A4.1 Temperature Conversion °F Temp °C °F Temp...
  • Page 49: Table A4.2 Torque Conversion

    Table A4.2 Torque Conversion Ft/lb Torque N/mtr Ft/lb Torque N/mtr 0.04 0.05 0.07 0.74 1.36 0.04 0.06 0.08 1.48 2.71 0.05 0.07 0.09 2.21 4.07 0.06 0.08 0.11 2.95 5.42 0.07 0.09 0.12 3.69 6.78 0.07 0.14 4.43 8.13 0.15 0.27 5.16 9.49...
  • Page 50: Table A4.3 Length Conversion

    Table A4.3 Length Conversion Length Mtr Length Mtr 196.8 18.3 229.7 21.3 262.5 24.4 13.1 295.3 27.4 16.4 328.1 30.5 19.7 656.2 61.0 23.0 984.2 91.4 26.2 1312.3 400 121.9 29.5 1640.4 500 152.4 32.8 1968.5 600 182.9 65.6 2296.6 700 213.4 98.4 2624.6 800...
  • Page 51: Table A4.4 Pressure Conversion

    Table A4.4 Pressure Conversion Pressure PSI Pressure PSI 0.07 0.14 0.21 0.28 1015 0.34 1088 0.69 1160 1233 1305 1378 1450 1813 10.3 2176 12.1 2538 13.8 2901 The table above is used in exactly the same way as the tables on the previous page. P571 flexicoiler Operation Manual 45...
  • Page 52: Table A4.5 Depth And Pressure Chart

    Table A4.5 Depth and Pressure Chart 26.0 85.2 FEET Depth of METERS water 30.3 99.5 34.6 0.43 0.03 0.10 39.0 0.87 0.06 0.20 43.3 0.09 0.29 86.6 19.6 0.12 0.39 29.4 0.15 0.49 11.9 39.2 0.18 0.59 14.9 49.0 0.21 0.69 17.9 58.8...
  • Page 53: Glossary Of Commonly Used Terms

    Glossary of commonly used terms This section lists, alphabetically, a range of words that relate to Pearpoint products and their area of application. Against each word is a brief description of its meaning. Words in italic are defined elsewhere in the glossary. ADC Analogue to Digital Converter Ambersil Manufacturers of Ambertron and Amberklene solvents.
  • Page 54 Lamp Device for converting electrical energy into light. Not a bulb. LCD Abbreviation for Liquid Crystal Display. Used for displaying television pictures. LED Abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode. Commonly used for panel indicator lights, bar graphs, etc. Although not usually as bright as lamps or bulbs they are much more rugged. Lighthead An assembly used to provide lighting for the camera.
  • Page 56 Tel: +61 (0) 2 9707 3222 rd.sales.au@spx.com www.radiodetection.com Copyright © 2016 Radiodetection Ltd. All rights reserved. Radiodetection is a subsidiary of SPX Corporation. Radiodetection and Pearpoint are trademarks of Radiodetection in the United States and/or other countries. Due to a policy of continued development, we reserve the right to alter or amend any published specification without notice.

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