BlackWing MK 2013 Bedienungsanleitung

1 ***** SAFETY NOTICE ***** This equipment makes use of very powerful rare earth magnets. Great care should be exercised when disassembling the uni

10 The magnetic bridge provides the necessary flux levels to achieve saturation of the plate thickness to be inspected. It is supported on four low-

11 Section 4.1.2 Sensor Bar The sensor bar is captured in the above illustration. Notice that the magnet bridge assembly is almost completely

12 It is important to note that the 24-pin signal cable cannot be disconnected from the sensor bar unless the sensor bar is completely removed from t

13 Section 4.1.3 Electronics Box The electronics box illustrated above processes the signals from the sensors and relays the data to the laptop

14 2) 2-Pin Connector (highlighted green) – The 2-pin power cable attaches to this connector. The other end of the 2-pin power cable attaches to th

15 Section 4.1.4 Battery Box #1 (Power Supply for Electronics Box) Above is an illustration of the battery box for the electronics. The batte

16 damage to the battery or electronics should a short occur within the power supply wiring. The battery box can be quickly and easily removed from

17 Section 4.1.5 Handle Assembly The handle assembly shown above has been designed so that every module connected to it can be quickly removed.

18 Section 4.1.6 Motor Box The above illustration of the Motor Box indicates three important attachment areas. The Motor Box Attachment Block (hi

19 Section 4.1.7 Battery Box #2 (Power Supply for Motor Box) As shown in the above illustration, Battery Box #2 (also referred to as the Motor Bat

2 MFE Mark III Mapping Scanner Operation and Maintenance Manual

20 allows for continuous use of the scanner, since while one battery is being used, the other can be recharged. This battery is recharged using a 12

21 Section 4.1.8 Control Box (Front View) The above illustration shows the front panel of the Control Box. The motor is controlled using the fro

22 not translate into a zero velocity). It is also recommended that the motor is not kept engaged if the scanner is stuck in a position that does no

23 Section 4.1.9 Control Box (Rear View) The above illustration shows the rear view of the Control Box. The Master Power Switch for the Control B

24 Section 4.1.10 Laptop Holder The above illustration shows how the laptop (highlighted blue) is contained in the laptop holder. The top of t

25 Section 4.1.11 Cables This section is designed to help hook up the cables for the Mapping Scanner. There are a total of six cables that must be h

26 Section 4.2 MFE Mark III Mapping Scanner Additional Parts List The scanner is shipped in a custom transportation case that contains the followin

27 5) Spare Laptop Battery – This spare battery can be used in the event that the laptop runs out of power during a job. 6) Tool Kit – Contains a 9

28 Section 5 Mapping Scanner Unpacking Instructions In order to properly remove the MFE Mark III Mapping Scanner from the transportation container,

29 applied, the magnetic bridge will pivot away from the keeper plate. Keep pressing down until the handle assembly is approximately 6 inches (~18 c

3 Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 Section 2: Magnetic Flux Leakage……………………………………………………………………………

30 Section 6 Mapping Scanner Initial Setup The initial setup of the MFE Mark III Mapping Scanner is critical to operate the scanner properly. This

31 up red. This makes it easy to determine if the power is turn on or off to the electronics box. d. Control Box Front Panel Power Switch – Located

32 either voltage readout is below 12 volts, the scanner will not operate properly and should not be used for inspection! Note that the voltmeter fo

33 “Alarm Enabled” button again (the lighted bar at the bottom of the screen should disappear). If the alarm is currently triggered (i.e. flashing r

34 Section 7 Mapping Scanner Operation These instructions assume that the goal is to map the tank floor using the mapping scanner. Phase 1: Creatin

35 recommended. It also helps having a printout of the floor map with the corner references and plate id numbers. Phase 2: Recording Scans Briefly

36 recorded scan or if they want to restart the track numbering on each plate. For instance, you could be inspecting Plate# 10 and about to perform

37 h. Once you have taken care of the above entries, you can choose to save the scan data by pressing “OK.” 3) Press the Record button in the Recor

38 Phase 3: Create Corrosion Map Once you have recorded all the scans for each plate, open up MFE Studio and select the open project folder icon show

39 Section 8 MFE Mark III Maintenance This equipment incorporates proprietary information and trade secrets and is subject of a “Restricted use, Non

4 SECTION 1 Introduction This manual has been written to ensure that properly trained operators of the MFE Mark III Scanner have all the inform

40 Section 9 MFE Mark III Real Time Display (RTD) The above illustration shows the Real Time Display exactly as it appears on the laptop. The nex

41 The above illustration identifies the various ways to change the gain. The gain is an important feature of the RTD, as it allows the operator to

42 The above illustration shows the RTD after the alarm feature has been enabled. The alarm is an important feature of the MKIII scanner. It is us

43 It should be noted that by touching the screen for 3 seconds and then releasing (you will see the animation of a white circle forming), you can e

44 rough surface is taking up too much of the display. By raising it, it will allow for more useable display space above the noise level. Adjusting

45 to the right of the sensor bar’s center point (this “right” is defined as the right side of a person who is using the scanner – facing in the dire

46 The above illustration shows the Recording Window that is accessed through the RTD via the Record Button. The Recording Window has the followi

47 4) Universal DVD Recording Panel – From left to right, the buttons are: a. Power Button – Press this button to close the Recording Window b. Pa

48 The above illustration shows the Properties Window which requires that the following information is entered for each recorded scan: a. Plate Num

49 would be 10 tracks (the first scan labeled as Track 1, second scan as Track 2, etc.). It is up to the end user if they want to assign a unique nu

5 SECTION 2 Magnetic Flux Leakage This equipment uses Magnetic Flux Leakage as a detection tool. The powerful magnetic bridge introduces a magn

50 re-scan a track, it is important that you eventually delete the old track! The software will render both the old scan and the new scan. h. Once

51 Section 10 MFE Studio Software Quick-start Guide MFE Scan Studio is designed to manage data collected during tank floor integrity surveys made

52 Installation The Setup program for MFE Scan Studio will have set up a Samples folder during installation that contains all the example files for

53 Note how now the rulers are set with their origin at the Reference Corner of the plate. Likewise, measurements are reported in the Status Bar rel

54 rectangle that covers the affected area. You can return to Tank Weld View simply by clicking on the Weld Inspection tab on the View Options contr

55 Section 10.1 MFE Studio – Visio Helper MFE Scan Studio includes a helper that uses MS Visio to prepare the input Tank Dimension Files. Very o

56 2. Tank Drawing Template This file is called "Tank Drawing.vst". You can copy this to your Documents folder, or any other convenient

57 Example An example text file is included called "VS Tank.txt" to help illustrate a fully automatic workflow. Open this file using Note

58 Section 11 MFE Mark III Manual Scanner Illustrated Assembly The MFE Mark III Manual Scanner consists of the following modules: 1) Magnet Br

59 Section 11.1 Manual Scanning The scanner has been optimized for a medium walking pace. Faster scanning speeds will result in higher signal am

6 SECTION 3 MFE Mark III Scanner General Description The MFE Mark III Scanner is sold in various formats. Before continuing, it is important to

60 SECTION 12 Ultrasonic Prove Up Magnetic Flux Leakage is an excellent detector of under floor corrosion but can give no truly accurate ass

61 ULTRASONIC PROVE UP IN SUPPORT OF MAGNETIC FLUX LEAKAGE TANK FLOOR INSPECTIONS INTRODUCTION It is generally recognized that Magnet

62 B-scan equipment uses the ultrasonic data to provide a profile view of wall thickness and can be useful as a reporting function but in most cases

63 materials. This is obviously of concern as the mark should be exactly where the indication is located. A good quality chalk is recommended for ind

64 of the measurements taken. At higher gains electronic noise and cross talk may be evident on the time base but it is relatively easy to differenti

65 points raised in the above text. Please address any comments or questions to:- Bill Duke MFE Enterprises Inc 26550 RR 12, Unit 5 Dripping Springs

66 Figure 1 shows a screen trace depicting a calibrated time base from 0.00” to 0.50”. The fist facet (left hand edge) of the first backwall respon

67 Figure 3 shows the trace with the transducer directly over the corrosion pit and the gain increased to bring the signal to almost full screen he

68 SECTION 13 Battery Management The batteries provided with the units are 12V sealed, rechargeable, lead acid batteries that are both leak-pro

69 SECTION 14 Scanner Adjustments Standard setup The majority of tank floors are constructed of uncoated plates in the order of 0.250 inches i

7 Section 4 MFE Mark III Mapping Scanner General Description The MFE Mark III Mapping Scanner is specifically designed to efficiently and accurately

70 Section 15 RESTRICTED USE, NON-DISCLOSURE AND NON CIRCUMVENTION AGREEMENT This agreement is made and entered into this the day of

71 NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and conditions contained herein, the Parties agree as follows: 1. All Scanne

72 5. Purchaser will undertake all necessary, reasonable and appropriate steps to protect and maintain the confidentially of all MFE P

73 9.) Defined terms have the meaning ascribed to them through out this Agreement, whether capitalized or lower case. Where the context requires,

8 Section 4.1 MFE Mark III Mapping Scanner Illustrated Assembly The MFE Mark III Mapping Scanner illustrated above consists of the following items

9 Section 4.1.1 Magnetic Bridge While the entire above illustrated assembly is referred to as the magnetic bridge, the actual magnetic bridge is hi