EIT MAG3 Handheld Surface Integrity and Crack Detection Scanner User Manual
- October 30, 2023
- EIT
Table of Contents
Handheld surface integrity and crack detection scanner
USER MANUAL
Handheld Surface Integrity and Crack Detection Scanner
Thank you for leasing the EIT Magnerscan MAG3 handheld surface integrity and
crack detection scanner by EIT International. The MAG3 is our latest
innovation offering an an accurate method able to detect surface and sub
surface defects for metallic surfaces electronically, without the use of
harmful or non-food safe chemicals in a compact unit.
Important: Please read these instructions carefully to ensure the safe
and effective use of this product.
The method has been developed by EIT International as an alternative and more
cost effective testing method to dye penetrants. The system is able to detect
defects by swiping the scanner across the examination surface, then viewing
through the visual defect display. Sensitivity can be checked against standard
cracks in an approved stainless steel test block having simulated cracks at
varying depths.
The scanner heads are to be placed on the surface, in order for the system to
recognise the construction material of the vessel. There are six alarm
settings for this instrument and six frequency levels to ensure detection of
large through defects at the lower end of the scale, and small surface defects
at the higher end of the scale. In some cases, the client may only require the
detection of large through defects. The alarm and frequency levels allow for
the user to tailor the unit to the specific metal with a total of 36 different
variations for detection. Scan across 100% of the examination surface by
swiping the probe, ensuring overlap of the scanning heads, this is to ensure
100% coverage of the vessel. See pages 4 and 5 for operating instructions.
Parts
- MAG3
- Single Probe
- Stainless Steel Test Block
Operating the MAG3
Scanning with Single Probe
First connect the single probe into the sideof the MAG3 InstrumentThen place
the end of the probe on the stainless-steel test block and turn unit on. This
will calibrate the unit to the metal. The calibrate button can also be used.
Adjust frequency and alarm level on the MAG3 to reduce noise and highlight the
size of crack required to be detected. Crack size increases from left to
right.
Four images below show the green, amber and red lights showing at varying
depths of crack. As the defect size increases the MAG3 displays red
indicating the largest size defect and green showing for the smallest size.
Operating the MAG3
Scanning with the main MAG3 unit
Make sure to unplug the single probe the MAG3 will automatically switch out
of single probe mode once unplugged.
Place MAG3 on surface to be tested and turn the MAG3 on. After turn on
procedure has completed scan MAG3 over the metal.Scan across the examination
surface by making contact between the scanner and the vessel surface, then
move back and forth across the surface ensuring overlap so that the entire
surface is scanned. A surface without defect will display similar to Figure 1.
If the MAG3 encounters a defect this will appear on the display similar to
Figure 2. Calibrating the MAG3
Calibrating to a new surface
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Place MAG3 on surface you would like to scan
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Press and hold the Calibrate button for 5 seconds
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Two amber lights will appear, this confirms the device has been calibrated to the surface
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Release the calibrate button
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Saving a Calibration
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Follow steps 1-3 from the ‘Calibrating to a new surface’
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Keep the button pressed and Red LEDs will appear
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They will count down and when the two Amber lights have appeared the calibration has been saved
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Release the calibration button
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The above calibration will be stored in the system memory and will be the calibration every time the unit is turned on. To override this calibration the ‘Saving a Calibration’ process would have to be repeated.
FAQs
Calibration
Does turning the MAG3 off and on lose the calibration?****
Turning the MAG3 off and on will lose the ‘Calibrating to a New Surface’ calibration. It will not lose the Saved calibration. When the device is turned off and on it will revert back to the Saved Calibration.
Why Save a Calibration?****
MAG3 allows the user to save a calibration and each time the device turns on it will have the same calibration. This allows for uniformity when testing Metals that are the same. The MAG3 also allows the user to re-calibrate if a different metal is being tested.
CAUTION Modifications not expressly approved by EIT International may
void the users authority to operate the equipment. The removal of any panels
or components, or to open the sealed MAG3™ casing will render the equipment
damaged and will void any warranty in place. Damaged MAG3™ unit through the
malice of any third party will render the equipment written-off and the user
will be liable for all costs associated for repair or replacement of the unit.
HIRER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
The Hirer shall during the term of their Agreement with EIT International:
(a) Ensure that the equipment is kept and operated in a suitable environment,
used only for the purposes for which it is designed, and operated in a proper
manner by fully trained, qualified and competent staff following receipt of
appropriate training, examination and operating instructions and manuals
provided by EIT International;
(b) Maintain at its own expense the equipment in good and substantial repair
in order to keep it in as good an operating condition as it was on the
commencement date (fair wear and tear only excepted) including replacement of
worn, damaged and lost parts, and shall make good any damage to the equipment;
(c) Make no alteration to the equipment (including the removal or covering of
EIT International logos, serial numbers or other information) and shall not
remove any existing component(s) from the equipment;
(d) Pay the cost of all consumable items used by the hirer in connection with
the use of the equipment;
(e) Not use the equipment for any unlawful purpose;
(f) Ensure that at all times the equipment remains identifiable as being EIT
International property;
(g) Deliver up the equipment at the end of the rental period or on earlier
termination of this agreement at such address as EIT International requires;
and
(h) Not do or permit to be done anything which could invalidate the insurances
referred to in their agreement with EIT International.
EIT International
Biopharma House
Winnall Valley Road
Winnall
Winchester
United Kingdom
SO23 0LD
****+44(0) 1962 841092
www.eit-international.com
EIT International