Jireh Microbe User Manual

Manual Magnetic Scanner

BT0179 Rev 03.5

PAGE i of iv

BT0179 Rev 03.5

SAFETY WARNINGS / PRECAUTIONS

DANGER! The MICROBE is designed for a specic use. Using the

MICROBE outside of its intended use could cause damage to the product.

Read and understand this manual before using.

KEEP THIS MANUAL – DO NOT LOSE

THIS MANUAL IS PART OF THE MICROBE AND MUST BE RETAINED FOR THE LIFE

OF THE PRODUCT. PASS ON TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS.

Ensure any amendments are incorporated with this document.

WARNING! Can be harmful to pacemaker and ICD wearers. Stay

at least 25 cm (10 in) away.

WARNING! Do NOT operate scanner in an explosive environment.

Do NOT operate scanner in the presence of volatile substances.

The WEEE symbol indicates that the product must not be disposed of as

unsorted municipal waste, but should be collected separately.

(see Disposal on page 26)

Jireh Industries Ltd.

53158 Range Road 224
Ardrossan, Alberta, Canada
T8E 2K4

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

jireh-industries.com

DISTRIBUTOR: MANUFACTURER:

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Chapter

1

Introduction 1

1.1. Product information 1

1.1.1. Intended use 1

1.1.2. Performance specifications 1

1.1.3. Operating environment 1

1.1.4. Environmental Sealing 1

1.2. Definition of symbols 1

1.3. Hardware 2

1.3.1. Included tools 2

1.3.2. Optional tools 2

1.3.3. Maintenance 2

Chapter

2

Configurations 3

2.1. One Probe Cantilever 3

2.2. Two Probe 3

2.3. Two Probe Cantilever 4

2.4. Four Probe 4

Chapter

3

Operation 5

3.1. Microbe Setup on a Scanning Surface 5

Chapter

4

Component Overview 7

4.1. Cart 7

4.1.1. Cart Body 7

4.1.2. Cart Handle 7

4.1.3. Brake Handle 7

4.1.4. Wheels 8

4.1.5. Umbilical Housing 8

4.1.6. Frame Bar 9

4.1.7. Front Pivot 9

4.1.8. Rear Pivot 9

4.1.9. Pivot Buttons 10

4.2. Slip Joint Probe Holder 11

4.2.1. Probe Holder Setup 11

4.2.2. Probe Holder Adjustment 13

4.2.3. Probe Holder Force Adjustment 13

4.2.4. Slip Joint Probe Holder Left/Right Conversion 15

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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4.3. Vertical Probe Holder 17

4.3.1. Probe Holder Setup 17

4.3.2. Probe Holder Vertical Adjustment 19

4.3.3. Probe Holder Transverse Adjustment 20

4.3.4. Probe Holder Longitudinal Adjustment 21

4.3.5. Probe Holder Left/Right Conversion 22

4.4. Magnetic Wheel Kit 24

4.5. Pre-Amp Bracket 25

Chapter

5

Service and Support 26

5.1. Troubleshooting 26

5.2. Technical Support 26

5.3. Disposal 26

Chapter

6

Spare Parts 27

6.1. Microbe Cart 27

6.2. Kit Components 29

6.2.1. Encoder Connector Type 30

6.3. Accessories 30

6.3.1. Magnetic Wheel Kit 30

6.3.2. Pre-Amp Bracket 30

6.4. Probe Holders 31

6.4.1. Slip Joint Probe Holder Parts 31

6.4.2. Vertical Probe Holder Parts 32

6.5. Probe Holder Components 33

6.5.1. Arm Style 33

6.5.2. Yoke Style 33

6.5.3. Swing Arm Style 33

6.5.4. Pivot Button Style 33

6.6. Variable Components 34

6.6.1. Frame Bars 34

Chapter

7

Limited Warranty 35

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PAGE 1 of 36

BT0179 Rev 03.5

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1. Product information

1.1.1. Intended use

The MICROBE is a hand held scanner with built in encoder and magnetic
wheels. It is designed to translate phased array and/or TOFD probes around
ferrous piping and vessels.

1.1.2. Performance specications

Minimum Maximum

Pipe/Tube Range, Outer Diameter
(2 Probe)

3.8 cm (1.5 in) Flat

Pipe/Tube Range, Outer Diameter
(4 Probe)

8.8 cm (3.5 in) Flat

Pipe/Tube Range, Longitudinal 7.6 cm (3.0 in) Flat

Pipe/Tube Range, Inner Diameter 152.4 cm (60 in) Flat

Umbilical Length (Standard Kit) 5 m (16.4 in)

X-axis Encoder Resolution 19.1 counts/mm (487.7 counts/inch)

1.1.3. Operating environment

The MICROBE is designed for use in industrial environments that are between

-20° C (-4° F) and 50° C (122° F).

1.1.4. Environmental Sealing

Dust tight, water tight (not submersible).

1.2. Denition of symbols

Instructions to ‘look here’ or to ‘see this part’

Denotes movement. Instructing user to carry out

action in a specied direction.

Indicates alignment axis, can also indicate
insertion or movement of parts.

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1.3. Hardware

1.3.1. Included tools

The 3 mm hex driver (Fig. 1) is sufcient for all typical operations and adjust­ments of the MICROBE. The 3/8 in wrench (Fig. 2) is used to remove and
install buttons on the probe holders.

1.3.2. Optional tools

Some specialized adjustments require tools that are not included with this kit.

1.3.3. Maintenance

General cleaning of components is important to keep your system working
well. All components that have no wiring or cables are completely waterproof.
Components can be washed with warm water, dish soap and a medium bristle
brush.

Before using the scanner, ensure all connectors are free of water and
moisture.

NOTE: All components with wiring, cables or electrical connections are splash

proof. However, these components are NOT submersible.

NOTE: Never use strong solvents or abrasive materials to clean your scanner

components.

Fig. 1 - 3 mm hex driver

Fig. 2 - 3/8 in wrench

Fig. 3 - 1.5 mm hex

wrench

Fig. 4 - 2 mm

hex wrench

Fig. 5 - 2.5 mm

hex wrench

Fig. 6 - 3 mm

hex wrench

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CHAPTER 2

CONFIGURATIONS

2.1. One Probe Cantilever

2.2. Two Probe

Fig. 7 - One probe cantilever conguration

Fig. 8 - Two probe conguration

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2.3. Two Probe Cantilever

2.4. Four Probe

Fig. 9 - Two probe cantilever conguration

Fig. 10 - Four probe conguration

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CHAPTER 3

OPERATION

3.1. Microbe Setup on a Scanning Surface

1. Assemble the appropriate

conguration to the cart (Fig. 11).

Install the wedge and probes that
will be used (see Slip Joint Probe

Holder on page 11).

2. Route cables and hoses through

the cart handle as a means of cable
management (Fig. 12)

3. Ensure cart’s brake is locked (see

Brake Handle on page 7).

4. Place the congured MICROBE on

the scan surface (Fig. 13).

TIP: Use caution when placing

equipment on the scan
surface. The magnetized
wheels can cause the
assembly to jump towards
the inspection surface.

Fig. 11 - Assemble conguration

Fig. 12 - Cable management

Fig. 13 - Place on scan surface

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5. Adjust the pivot nose (Fig. 14) angle to align the frame bar parallel with the

tangent of the scan surface (Fig. 15).

6. Lower the probes to the scan surface (see Probe Holder Adjustment on page 13)

to begin scan process (Fig. 16).

2

1

Fig. 14 - Lower pivot nose

Fig. 15 - Parallel with scan surface tangent

Fig. 16 - Parallel with scan surface tangent

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CHAPTER 4

COMPONENT OVERVIEW

4.1. Cart

4.1.1. Cart Body

A housing for the main encoder and
provides a mounting base for probe holders
and the umbilical housing (Fig. 17).

4.1.2. Cart Handle

The handle is used to both manage cabling
and provide an ergonomic grip during use.

To remove the cart handle, simultaneously
depress the handle release catch and slide
forward (Fig. 18).

4.1.3. Brake Handle

Pivot the brake handle left or right to
engage or disengage the brake.

To remove the brake handle, pull straight
up on the central knob of the black lever.

(Fig. 19). To reinsert, align the spline on the

handle with the socket and press down until
it snaps into place.

NOTE: Pulling the brake handle sideways causes binding and makes the handle

difcult to remove.

Fig. 17 - Cart

1

2

Fig. 18 - Cart handle removal

Fig. 19 - Brake handle removal

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4.1.4. Wheels

The wheels of the cart are interchangeable.

To remove/install the cart wheels, insert the provided
3 mm hex driver (Fig. 1) in the end of the shaft
opposite the wheel
you wish to
remove. Thread or
unthread the
desired wheel by
hand (Fig. 20). Additional magnetic wheels may be installed when added
magnetic attraction is necessary (see Magnetic Wheel Kit on page 24).

TIP: Be sure all wheels are tight as this can affect the brake and encoder

performance.

4.1.5. Umbilical Housing

The umbilical transmits encoder
signals to the user instrument.

To remove the umbilical, rst remove

the cart handle (Fig. 18) and brake
handle (Fig. 19). Locate the black wing
knob at the bottom of the cart and
loosen one turn (Fig. 21).

With the knob loose, slide the umbilical
housing towards the rear of the cart

(Fig. 22).

TIP: The umbilical lock knob is only

required to be loose, one turn
should be enough to remove the
umbilical.

TIP: If the umbilical does not slide

freely from the body, you may
need to push on the wing knob to
loosen the dovetail nut.

Fig. 20 - Umbilical housing removal

WARNING! MAGNETIC MATERIAL. The

stabilizer wheel uses a magnetic wheel. People with
pacemakers or ICD’s must stay at least 25 cm (10 in)
away.

Fig. 21 - Umbilical housing lock knob

Fig. 22 - Umbilical housing removal

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4.1.6. Frame Bar

Frame bars (Fig. 23) are used to
mount probe holders, probe position­ing systems and other accessories.

Frame bars are available in a
variety of lengths (see Frame Bars on

page 34).

4.1.7. Front Pivot

The front pivot offers an attachment point for various frame bars.

To attach a frame bar, loosen both dovetail jaws enough to allow the frame bar
to be inserted and tighten the knobs (Fig. 24).

The angle of the bar can be adjusted by loosening the side mounted lever,
pivoting to the desired angle, and closing the lever again (Fig. 25).

4.1.8. Rear Pivot

The rear pivot is positioned at the rear of the cart body and provides an attach­ment point for various frame bars. To mount a rear pivot follow these steps:

Fig. 23 - Frame bar

1

2

Fig. 24 - Frame bar attachment

1

2

Fig. 25 - Pivot

1

2

Fig. 26 - Rotate pivot 90° down

Fig. 27 - Position on cart body

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1. Release the side mounted lever and rotate the pivot down 90° (Fig. 26).

2. Align the rear pivot with the pins at the rear of the cart (Fig. 27).

3. Using the supplied 3 mm hex driver, screw the rear pivot to the cart

(Fig. 28).

4. Rotate the pivot to the original position and lock the side mounted lever

(Fig. 29).

4.1.9. Pivot Buttons

Available in a variety of

shapes and sizes tting

various wedge dimensions.

Use the supplied 3/8
wrench (Fig. 2) to remove
and install pivot buttons in
the desired hole location

(Fig. 30).

Fig. 28 - Screw to scanner body

2

1

Fig. 29 - Return pivot position

1

2

Fig. 30 - Pivot buttons

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4.2. Slip Joint Probe Holder

A

Frame Bar

B

Probe Holder Adjustment Knob

C

Latch

D

Swing Arm Knob

E

Yoke

F

Probe Holder Arm Adjustment Knob

G

Probe Holder Arm

H

Arm Clamp Screw

I

Pivot Buttons

4.2.1. Probe Holder Setup

To mount a UT wedge in the probe holder, follow these steps:

1. Rotate the probe holder adjustment knob and attach probe holder to a

frame bar (Fig. 32).

2. Use the probe holder adjustment knob to position the probe holder along

the frame bar (Fig. 33).

F

I

A

C

B

H

D

E

G

F

I

A

C

B

H

D

E

G

Fig. 31 - Slip Joint Probe Holder

Fig. 32 - Attach to frame bar

Fig. 33 - Adjust on frame bar

Fig. 34 - Adjust swing arm

Fig. 35 - Place pivot buttons

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3. Use swing arm knob to position the swing arm (Fig. 34).

TIP: The swing arm is typically used to adjust TOFD center to center distance

relative to the phased array probes on a four probe conguration (Fig. 10).

4. Using the supplied 3/8 in wrench (Fig. 2), place the pivot buttons as

required (Fig. 35).

TIP: If narrow scanning footprint is required, use pivot button holes closest to

the yoke. Wedge pivoting may be impeded when closer to the yoke.

5. Loosen the probe holder arm adjustment knob (Fig. 36) and remove outer

probe holder arm from yoke.

6. Adjust inner probe holder arm as required to best centre the probe on the

yoke’s pivot axis (Fig. 36).

TIP: The probe holder yoke can accommodate many different probe and wedge

sizes of varying widths. It is best to centre the wedge with the yoke’s pivot
axis to reduce wedge tipping when scanning. Position the inner probe
holder arm accordingly with the centre of the yoke (Fig. 36).

7. Position the wedge on the inner

probe holder arm (Fig. 37).

8. Slide outer probe holder arm

along the yoke pinching the
wedge in place.

9. Tighten probe holder arm

adjustment knob (Fig. 38).

Fig. 36 - Adjust probe holder arms

Fig. 37 - Place wedge

Fig. 38 - Pinch wedge with arm

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4.2.2. Probe Holder Adjustment

To adjust the probe holder, follow these steps:

1. Ensure probe holder is in latched, upper position (Fig. 39). If the probe

holder is already latched, it will only move within the slip joint adjustment
range and have no spring tension.

2. Push the probe holder yoke down toward inspection surface until the

wedge is approximately 6 mm (¼ in) above the inspection surface (Fig. 40).

3. Lift probe slightly and press latch button (Fig. 41) to apply spring pressure

to the wedge.

4. Gently lower probe holder and wedge to the scanning surface (Fig. 42).

4.2.3. Probe Holder Force Adjustment

It is possible to adjust the tension of the probe holder spring.

NOTE: To perform this operation the 2 mm hex wrench

(Fig. 4) and 3 mm hex wrench (Fig. 6) is required.

Light

1 kg 2 lb

Medium

2 kg 4 lb

Heavy

3 kg 6 lb

When congured correctly, these

settings exert the indicated spring
force on the Probe.

Fig. 39 - Lift to Latched position

Fig. 40 - Lower to scanning surface

6mm approx.

Fig. 41 - Lift and press latch button

Fig. 42 - Spring loaded scan position

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To adjust the probe holder’s force, follow these steps:

NOTE: Do not perform this operation on scanning surface.

1. Ensure the probe holder is in the upright latched position (Fig. 39).

2. Lift probe holder slightly and press the latch button (Fig. 43) to release the

probe holder the full 45° degrees.

3. Insert the short arm of a 3 mm hex wrench into the 3 mm slot (Fig. 44).

4. Place the 2 mm hex wrench into the force adjustment screw (Fig. 45).

5. Lightly press the long arm of the 3 mm hex wrench down. Using the 2 mm

hex wrench, loosen the force adjustment screw but do not remove it

(Fig. 46).

6. Gently apply pressure on

the long leg of the 3 mm
hex wrench until the force
adjustment marker lines
up with the desired spring
tension. While keeping the
markers in line, tighten the
force adjustment screw

(Fig. 47).

Fig. 43 - Lift slightly and press Latch

Fig. 44 - Unlatched position

Fig. 45 - Insert hex wrenches

Fig. 46 - Press 3 mm hex wrench down

Heavy

Medium

Light

Force Adj. Marker

Heavy

Medium

Light

Force Adj. Marker

Fig. 47 - Choose desired tension

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4.2.4. Slip Joint Probe Holder Left/Right Conversion

To reverse the probe holder, follow these steps:

1. Unscrew the yoke from the swing arm (Fig. 48).

2. Loosen the probe holder arm adjustment knob and arm clamp screw.

Slide the arms from the yoke (Fig. 49).

3. Flip the yoke 180° and reverse the probe holder arms (Fig. 50).

4. Place the pivot buttons on the inside of the probe holder arms (Fig. 51)

using a 3/8 in wrench (Fig. 2). Slide the arms onto the yoke and tighten the
probe holder arm adjustment knob and the arm clamp screw.

Fig. 48 - Unscrew yoke pivot screw Fig. 49 - Remove arms

Fig. 50 - Flip yoke and reverse arms Fig. 51 - Attach arms and move buttons

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5. Loosen the swing arm knob and slide the swing arm to the opposite end

of the probe holder bracket (Fig. 52) or preferred position. Tighten swing
arm knob.

6. Using the 3 mm hex driver, screw the yoke pivot screw into the opposite

side of the probe holder swing arm (Fig. 53). Ensure the yoke is level to
avoid issues with the plunger/set screw.

Fig. 52 - Position swing arm Fig. 53 - Install yoke to swing arm

Fig. 54 - Reversed probe holder

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4.3. Vertical Probe Holder

A

Latch

B

Probe Holder Adjustment Knob

C

Vertical Adjustment Knob

D

Pivot Buttons

E

Probe Holder Arms

F

Yoke

G

Probe Holder Arm Adjustment Knob

H

Transverse Adjustment Screw

I

Frame Bar

4.3.1. Probe Holder Setup

1. The probe holder adjustment knob allows the probe holder to be attached

to a frame bar, as well as horizontal positioning on a frame bar (Fig. 56).

2. Vertical adjustment knob allows the vertical probe holder height

adjustment (Fig. 57).

3. Position the pivot buttons where necessary (Fig. 58). When a narrow

scanning footprint is required, use the pivot button holes closet to the
yoke.

TIP: Probe pivoting may be impeded when closer to the yoke.

D

E

C

B

H

C

F

A

G

D

E

I

B

H

C

F

A

G

Fig. 55 - Vertical probe holder

Fig. 56 - Adjust on frame bar Fig. 57 - Vertical adjustment Fig. 58 - Place buttons

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To mount a UT wedge in the probe holder, follow these steps:

4. Position the wedge on the inner probe holder arm (Fig. 59).

TIP: The probe holder yoke can accommodate many different probe and

wedge sizes of varying widths. It is best to centre the wedge with the
yoke’s pivot axis. This can reduce wedge tipping when scanning. Position
the inner probe holder arm accordingly (Fig. 59) using the supplied 3 mm
hex driver (Fig. 1).

5. Loosen the probe holder arm adjustment knob (Fig. 60) and slide the

probe holder arm along the yoke pinching the wedge in place.

6. Tighten the probe holder arm adjustment knob (Fig. 61).

Fig. 59 - Adjust inner arm

Fig. 60 - Adjust outer arm Fig. 61 - Tighten arm knob

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4.3.2. Probe Holder Vertical Adjustment

To adjust the probe holder vertically, follow these steps:

1. Ensure the probe holder is in the latched, upper position. Do this by lifting

the probe holder till the latch is fully exposed and snaps out to lock

(Fig. 62).

2. Loosen the vertical adjustment knob and slide the probe holder down until

the wedge is approximately 6 mm (¼ in) above inspection surface (Fig. 63).

3. Tighten the vertical adjustment knob.

4. Lift the yoke slightly and press the latch button (Fig. 64), then slowly lower

towards scanning surface to apply spring pressure to the wedge (Fig. 65).

TIP: If less spring force is desired, refer to step 2 and place the wedge

approximately 20 mm (¾ in) above inspection surface.

Fig. 62 - Latch probe holder Fig. 63 - Lower toward scan surface

approx.

6mm

Fig. 64 - Press latch button Fig. 65 - Lower toward scan surface

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4.3.3. Probe Holder Transverse Adjustment

To adjust the probe holder’s transverse angle, follow these steps:

1. Ensure the probe holder is in latched, upper position (Fig. 62).

2. Using the supplied 3 mm hex driver loosen the transverse adjustment

screw (Fig. 66) and rotate the yoke about the vertical shaft achieving the
desired angle.

3. Tighten the transverse adjustment screw (Fig. 67).

To return the transverse adjustment to neutral (90°). The probe holder must
be in the latched, upper position (Fig. 62). Rotate the yoke until the stop post
contacts the base of the probe holder (Fig. 68). Then tighten the transverse
adjustment screw.

Fig. 66 - Loosen 3 mm screw Fig. 67 - Rotate and tighten Fig. 68 - Stop post locates 90°

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4.3.4. Probe Holder Longitudinal Adjustment

To adjust the probe holder’s vertical angle for longitudinal scanning, follow
these steps:

1. Ensure the probe holder is in latched, upper position (Fig. 62).

2. Using the supplied 3 mm hex driver (Fig. 1), loosen the longitudinal adjust-

ment screw (Fig. 69).

3. Rotate the main body of the probe holder until it is at the desired angle.

4. Tighten the longitudinal adjustment screw (Fig. 70).

To return the longitudinal adjustment to neutral (90°). Line up the longitudinal
adjustment indicator markers (Fig. 71).

Fig. 69 - Loosen 3 mm screw Fig. 70 - Rotate to position Fig. 71 - Line up markers

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4.3.5. Probe Holder Left/Right Conversion

To reverse the probe holder, follow these steps:

NOTE: To perform this operation the 1.5 mm hex wrench (Fig. 3) is required.

1. Ensure the probe holder is in latched, upper position (Fig. 62).

2. Using the supplied 3 mm hex driver (Fig. 1), unscrew the yoke pivot screw

and remove yoke (Fig. 72).

3. Loosen the probe holder arm adjustment knob and the arm clamp screw.

Slide the probe holder arms off the yoke (Fig. 73).

4. Flip the yoke 180° and swap the probe holder arms (Fig. 74).

5. Place the pivot buttons on the inside of the probe holder arms (Fig. 75)

using a 3/8 in wrench (Fig. 2).

Fig. 72 - Unscrew yoke pivot screw

Fig. 73 - Remove probe holder arms

Fig. 74 - Flip yoke and reverse arms

Fig. 75 - Attach arms & move buttons

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6. Mount the yoke to the opposite side of the base using the supplied 3 mm

hex driver (Fig. 76).

TIP: Keep the yoke level with the base as to ensure no conicts with the

plunger/set screw attached to the yoke.

7. Locate the recessed M3 screw (stop post) on the bottom of the probe

holder. Unscrew the stop post using a 1.5 mm hex wrench until it has
cleared all obstructions. Do not remove stop post (Fig. 77).

8. Raise the stop post on the opposite side until the side of the post clearly

contacts the 90° stop point on the probe holder’s base (Fig. 78).

Fig. 76 - Screw yoke to opposite side Fig. 77 - Lower 90° stop post

Fig. 78 - Raise opposite 90° stop post Fig. 79 - Reversed probe holder

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4.4. Magnetic Wheel Kit

Two sets of the magnetic wheel kits can also be used on the cart body, thus
doubling the magnetic force (Fig. 80).

To install or remove single wheels (see Wheels on page 8).

NOTE: Magnetic wheels may lose their magnetic properties if heated above

175°F (80° C).

1. Ensure the four existing wheels are tight (see Wheels on page 8)

WARNING! MAGNETIC MATERIAL. The

magnetic wheel kit produce a magnetic eld which
may cause failure or permanent damage to items
such as watches, memory devices, CRT monitors,
medical devices or other electronics. People with
pacemakers or ICD’s must stay at least 25 cm (10 in)
away.

1

2

Fig. 80 - Magnetic wheel kit

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2. On the magnetic wheel to be attached, locate the threaded side of the

magnetic wheel, orient the threaded side towards the cart (Fig. 80).

3. Overcome the magnetic resistance to screw the additional wheel to the axle of

the wheel block (Fig. 80-1)

4. Insert the 3 mm hex driver into the opposite axle and tighten the additional

wheel (Fig. 80-2).

TIP: To remove additional wheels, reverse these steps.

4.5. Pre-Amp Bracket

The pre-amp bracket mounts to any
dovetail groove to hold a pre-amp.
Compatible with most standard pre-amps,
use the adjustable screw mounting
channel on the bottom of the bracket to
attach a pre-amp. The pre-amp bracket
may also be ordered with velcro straps
which are used to hold the pre-amp.

Fig. 81 - Insert velcro straps

1

Fig. 82 - Place pre-amp and wrap velcro

2

Fig. 83 - Mount bracket on a frame bar

3

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CHAPTER 5

SERVICE AND SUPPORT

5.1. Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Solution

1. Can not close
the side
mounted lever
on the pivot
nose/tail.

The rosettes of the
lever and the pivot
are not lined up.

Slightly wiggle the pivot nose/tail while
locking the side mounted lever allowing the
rosettes to properly seat.

2. Insufcient

probe contact.

Scanner not set
properly.

Recongure the scanner as per instructions

(see Probe Holder Adjustment on page 13)

3. Encoder not
working.

Wing knob on bottom
of cart not tight
enough and umbilical
is loose.

Remove cart handle and ensure the
umbilical is properly plugged into the cart
body. Tighten the black wing knob and
ensure no movement of the umbilical
housing is possible.

4. Magnetic
wheels
become
loose.

Brakes are engaged. Ensure the brake is unlocked when using the

scanner (see Brake Handle on page 7)

5.2. Technical Support

For technical support, contact Jireh Industries (see Jireh Industries Ltd. on page i).

5.3. Disposal

WEEE Directive

In accordance with European Directive on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE), this symbol indicated that the
product must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste, but
should be collected separately. Refer to Jireh Industries for return
and/or collection systems available in your country.

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BT0179 Rev 03.5

CHAPTER 6

SPARE PARTS

To order accessories or replacement parts for your MICROBE system.

(contact Jireh Industries Ltd. on page i)

NOTE: These drawings are for parts order. This is not a list of kit contents.

6.1. Microbe Cart

2

3

1

5

6

4

7

Fig. 84 - Microbe cart parts

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2

3

1

5

6

4

7

BOM ID Part # Description

1

BTS040 Microbe/Rotix Front Pivot
BT0069 Mini Wing Knob, M5 x 0.8 x 6 mm, SST
BTS031 Magnetic Wheel
BTS045 Base Cart
BTS046 Brake Handle
BT0014 Dovetail Nut
BT0150 Handle

2
3
4
5
6
7

Fig. 85 - Microbe cart parts (cont.)

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6.2. Kit Components

9

7

10

4

3

2

6

5

1

BOM ID Part # Description

EA414 3

mm Hex Driver

BTA002 Microbe Case

3

2

1

BG0038-35 Frame Bar, 35

cm (see Frame Bars)

4 BG0038-25 Frame Bar, 25 cm (see Frame Bars)
5 UMA012-X-05 Umbilical Housing (see Encoder Connector)
6 CMG007 Irrigation Kit
7 PHG014 Probe Holder Spare Parts Kit, 2 Probe

MD050-008 SHCS, M4x0.7 x 8

mm, SST8

BTS042 Microbe/Rotix Pivot Tail9
EA470 3/8

in Wrench10

8

Fig. 86 - Kit components

PAGE 30 of 36

6.2.1. Encoder Connector Type

NOTE: Additional encoder connector styles available.

(contact Jireh Industries Ltd. on page i)

6.3. Accessories

6.3.1. Magnetic Wheel Kit

6.3.2. Pre-Amp Bracket

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

Arm Style

Short, Flat

Long, Flat

Standard, Drop

Short, Drop

Long, Drop

Standard,

Extra-Drop

Short, Extra-Drop

Standard, Flat

PH0089

PH0099

PH0093

I

J

Extra-Short, Flat

Extra-Short, Drop

PH0159

PH0161

PH0092

PH0094

PH0095

PH0096

PH0090

Part #

Arm Style Part #

Part #

BG0038-15

BG0038-05

15

cm (5.91 in)

5

cm (1.97 in)

BG0038-35

BG0038-25

35

cm (13.78 in)

25

cm (9.84 in)

BG0038-55

BG0038-45

55

cm (21.65 in)

45

cm (17.72 in)

Length Part #

BG0038-20

BG0038-10

20

cm (7.87 in)

10

cm (3.94 in)

BG0038-40

BG0038-30

40

cm (15.75 in)

30

cm (11.81 in)

BG0038-50

50

cm (19.69 in)

Length

01

02

03

04

Pivot Hole Size

5.0 mm (0.20 in)

2.7

mm (0.11 in)

9.5

mm (0.38 in)

8.0

mm (0.32 in)

Olympus TOFD

Sonatest DAAH PA

-

Olympus PA

06

07

08

09

2.3 mm (0.09 in)

Conical Head

5

mm (0.20 in) Internal

3.0 mm (0.12 in)

-

-

Zetec PA/TOFD

-

Wedge Type

Pivot Hole Size Wedge Type

Large

Standard

PHS048

8.3

cm (3.26 in)

12.2 cm (4.79 in)

LengthYoke Style

Yoke Style Part #

PHS047

Part #Length

S

W

S

W

Yoke Style

Wide

Standard

PHS027

PHS017

Part #

6.3 cm (2.47 in)

Length

7.9 cm (3.06 in)

Length

Yoke Style Part #

B

C

Connector

Type

Olympus - Focus LT / Zetec Z-Scan

Olympus - OmniScan MX / Zetec - ZIRCON, TOPAZ

Company/Instrument

G

M

Connector

Type

GE - USM Vision

Sonotron - Isonic

D

F

TD - Focus Scan, Handy Scan, Pocket Scan

Olympus - OmniScan MX2, OmniScan SX

U

Sonatest - VEO, PRISMA

Company/Instrument

V

Pragma PAUT 16/128, PragmaLite / Pragma UT400

Fig. 87 - Encoder connector type

Part # Description

BTG014 Magnetic Wheel Kit

Fig. 88 - Magnetic wheel kit

Part # Description

CES029 Pre-Amp Bracket
CES029-V Pre-Amp Bracket with Velcro

Fig. 89 - Pre-amp bracket

PAGE 31 of 36

BT0179 Rev 03.5

6.4. Probe Holders

6.4.1. Slip Joint Probe Holder Parts

BOM ID Part # Description

1 PHS022 Slip Joint Probe Holder Subassembly
2 MD050-010 SHCS, M4 x 0.7 x 10 mm, SST
3 PH0104 Knurled Knob, M4 x 0.7 x 18 mm, 4 mm stand off, SST
4 see Swing Arm Style
5 PH0082 Knurled Knob, M4 x 0.7 x 10 mm, 3 mm stand off, SST
6 see Yoke Style
7 see Arm Style
8 PH0011-X Pivot Button Style (see Pivot Button Style)

1

3

2

4

5

6

8

7

Fig. 90 - Slip joint probe holder parts

PAGE 32 of 36

6.4.2. Vertical Probe Holder Parts

BOM ID Part # Description

1 PHS028 Vertical Probe Holder Subassembly
2 PH0082 Knurled Knob, M4 x 0.7 x 10 mm, 3 mm stand off, SST
3

see Arm Style

4 PH0011-X Pivot Button Style (see Pivot Button Style)
5 see Yoke Style
6 MD050-010 SHCS, M4 x 0.7 x 10 mm, SST

1

2

3

4

5

6

Fig. 91 - Vertical probe holder

PAGE 33 of 36

BT0179 Rev 03.5

6.5. Probe Holder Components

6.5.1. Arm Style

6.5.2. Yoke Style

6.5.3. Swing Arm Style

6.5.4. Pivot Button Style

NOTE: Additional probe holder pivot button types available.

(contact Jireh Industries Ltd. on page i)

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

Arm Style

Short, Flat

Long, Flat

Standard, Drop

Short, Drop

Long, Drop

Standard,

Extra-Drop

Short, Extra-Drop

Standard, Flat

PH0089

PH0099

PH0093

I

J

Extra-Short, Flat

Extra-Short, Drop

PH0159

PH0161

PH0092

PH0094

PH0095

PH0096

PH0090

Part #

Arm Style Part #

Fig. 92 - Probe holder arm selection

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

Arm Style

Short, Flat

Long, Flat

Standard, Drop

Short, Drop

Long, Drop

Standard,

Extra-Drop

Short, Extra-Drop

Standard, Flat

PH0089

PH0099

PH0093

I

J

Extra-Short, Flat

Extra-Short, Drop

PH0159

PH0161

PH0092

PH0094

PH0095

PH0096

PH0090

Part #

Arm Style Part #

S

W

Yoke Style

Wide

Standard

PHS027

PHS017

Part #

6.3 cm (2.47 in)

Length

7.9 cm (3.06 in)

Length

Yoke Style Part #

Fig. 93 - Probe holder yoke selection

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

Arm Style

Short, Flat

Long, Flat

Standard, Drop

Short, Drop

Long, Drop

Standard,

Extra-Drop

Short, Extra-Drop

Standard, Flat

PH0089

PH0099

PH0093

I

J

Extra-Short, Flat

Extra-Short, Drop

PH0159

PH0161

PH0092

PH0094

PH0095

PH0096

PH0090

Part #

Arm Style Part #

Part #

BG0038-15

BG0038-05

15

cm (5.91 in)

5

cm (1.97 in)

BG0038-35

BG0038-25

35

cm (13.78 in)

25

cm (9.84 in)

BG0038-55

BG0038-45

55

cm (21.65 in)

45

cm (17.72 in)

Length Part #

BG0038-20

BG0038-10

20

cm (7.87 in)

10

cm (3.94 in)

BG0038-40

BG0038-30

40

cm (15.75 in)

30

cm (11.81 in)

BG0038-50

50

cm (19.69 in)

Length

01

02

03

04

Pivot Hole Size

5.0 mm (0.20 in)

2.7

mm (0.11 in)

9.5

mm (0.38 in)

8.0

mm (0.32 in)

Olympus TOFD

Sonatest DAAH PA

-

Olympus PA

06

07

08

09

2.3 mm (0.09 in)

Conical Head

5

mm (0.20 in) Internal

3.0 mm (0.12 in)

-

-

Zetec PA/TOFD

-

Wedge Type

Pivot Hole Size Wedge Type

Wide

Standard

PHS048

8.3

cm (3.26 in)

12.2 cm (4.79 in)

LengthYoke Style

Yoke Style Part #

PHS047

Part #Length

S

W

Long

Short

PH0069

4.1

cm (1.61 in)

4.6 cm (1.81 in)

Length

Swing Arm Style Swing Arm StylePart #

PH0100

Part #Length

S

W

Yoke Style

Wide

Standard

PHS027

PHS017

Part #

6.3 cm (2.47 in)

Length

7.9 cm (3.06 in)

Length

Yoke Style Part #

B

C

Connector

Type

Olympus - Focus LT / Zetec Z-Scan

Olympus - OmniScan MX / Zetec - ZIRCON, TOPAZ

Company/Instrument

G

M

Connector

Type

GE - USM Vision

Sonotron - Isonic

D

F

TD - Focus Scan, Handy Scan, Pocket Scan

Olympus - OmniScan MX2, OmniScan SX

U

Sonatest - VEO, PRISMA

Company/Instrument

V

Pragma PAUT 16/128, PragmaLite / Pragma UT400

Fig. 94 - Swing arm selection

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

Arm Style

Short, Flat

Long, Flat

Standard, Drop

Short, Drop

Long, Drop

Standard,

Extra-Drop

Short, Extra-Drop

Standard, Flat

PH0089

PH0099

PH0093

I

J

Extra-Short, Flat

Extra-Short, Drop

PH0159

PH0161

PH0092

PH0094

PH0095

PH0096

PH0090

Part #

Arm Style Part #

01

02

03

04

Pivot Hole Size

5.0 mm (0.20 in)

2.7

mm (0.11 in)

9.5

mm (0.38 in)

8.0

mm (0.32 in)

Olympus TOFD

Sonatest DAAH PA

-

Olympus PA

06

07

08

09

2.3 mm (0.09 in)

Conical Head

5

mm (0.20 in) Internal

3.0 mm (0.12 in)

-

-

Zetec PA/TOFD

-

Wedge Type

Pivot Hole Size Wedge Type

Large

Standard

PHS048

8.3

cm (3.26 in)

12.2 cm (4.79 in)

LengthYoke Style

Yoke Style Part #

PHS047

Part #Length

S

W

S

W

Yoke Style

Wide

Standard

PHS027

PHS017

Part #

6.3 cm (2.47 in)

Length

7.9 cm (3.06 in)

Length

Yoke Style Part #

Fig. 95 - Pivot button selection

PAGE 34 of 36

6.6. Variable Components

6.6.1. Frame Bars

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

Arm Style

Short, Flat

Long, Flat

Standard, Drop

Short, Drop

Long, Drop

Standard,

Extra-Drop

Short, Extra-Drop

Standard, Flat

PH0089

PH0099

PH0093

I

J

Extra-Short, Flat

Extra-Short, Drop

PH0159

PH0161

PH0092

PH0094

PH0095

PH0096

PH0090

Part #

Arm Style Part #

Part #

BG0038-15

BG0038-05

15

cm (5.91 in)

5

cm (1.97 in)

BG0038-35

BG0038-25

35

cm (13.78 in)

25

cm (9.84 in)

BG0038-55

BG0038-45

55

cm (21.65 in)

45

cm (17.72 in)

Length Part #

BG0038-20

BG0038-10

20

cm (7.87 in)

10

cm (3.94 in)

BG0038-40

BG0038-30

40

cm (15.75 in)

30

cm (11.81 in)

BG0038-50

50

cm (19.69 in)

Length

01

02

03

04

Pivot Hole Size

5.0 mm (0.20 in)

2.7

mm (0.11 in)

9.5

mm (0.38 in)

8.0

mm (0.32 in)

Olympus TOFD

Sonatest DAAH PA

-

Olympus PA

06

07

08

09

2.3 mm (0.09 in)

Conical Head

5

mm (0.20 in) Internal

3.0 mm (0.12 in)

-

-

Zetec PA/TOFD

-

Wedge Type

Pivot Hole Size Wedge Type

Large

Standard

PHS048

8.3

cm (3.26 in)

12.2 cm (4.79 in)

LengthYoke Style

Yoke Style Part #

PHS047

Part #Length

S

W

S

W

Yoke Style

Wide

Standard

PHS027

PHS017

Part #

6.3 cm (2.47 in)

Length

7.9 cm (3.06 in)

Length

Yoke Style Part #

Fig. 96 - Frame bar selection

PAGE 35 of 36

BT0179 Rev 03.5

CHAPTER 7

LIMITED WARRANTY

WARRANTY COVERAGE

Jireh Industries warranty obligations are limited to the terms set forth below: Jireh
Industries Ltd. (“Jireh”) warrants this hardware product against defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of THREE (3) YEARS from the original date of purchase. If
a defect exists, at its option Jireh will (1) repair the product at no charge, using new
or refurbished replacement parts, (2) exchange the product with a product that is new
or which has been manufactured from new or serviceable used parts and is at least
functionally equivalent to the original product, or (3) refund the purchase price of the
product. A replacement product/part assumes the remaining warranty of the original
product or ninety (90) days from the date of replacement or repair, whichever provides
longer coverage for you. When a product or part is exchanged, any replacement item
becomes your property and the replaced item becomes Jireh’s property. When a refund
is given, your product becomes Jireh’s property.

OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE

To utilize Jireh’s warranty service you must ship the product, at your expense, to and
from Jireh Industries. Before you deliver your product for warranty service you must
phone Jireh and obtain an RMA number. This number will be used to process and track
your product. Jireh is not responsible for any damage incurred during transit.

EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS

This Limited Warranty applies only to hardware products manufactured by or for
Jireh Industries. This warranty does not apply: (a) to damage caused by accident,
abuse, misuse, misapplication, or non-Jireh products; (b) to damage caused by
service (including upgrades and expansions) performed by anyone who is not a Jireh

Authorized Service Provider; (c) to a product or a part that has been modied without

the written permission of Jireh.

Jireh Industries Ltd.

53158 Range Rd 224

Ardrossan AB T8E 2K4

Canada

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

jireh-industries.com

PAGE 36 of 36

All brands are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and third party
entities.

Changes or modications to this unit or accessories, not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

All specications are subject to change without notice.

© 2015 Jireh Industries Ltd.

Jireh Industries Ltd.

53158 Range Road 224

Ardrossan, Alberta

Canada
T8E 2k4

780-922-4534

jireh-industries.com