JIREH PG0025 PitGage Manual Pit Inspection Tool Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- JIREH
Table of Contents
PIT GAGE
PG0025 Rev 02
Manual Pit Inspection Tool
Chapter 1
SPECIFICATIONS
Range of motion | 0 – 2.54 cm (0 – 1.00 in) |
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Operating environment | -10° C (14° F) and 50° C (122° F) |
Environmental sealing | Waterproof (IP67) |
Battery requirement | 2 – CR2032 lithium coin cells |
WARNING Can be harmful to pacemaker and ICD wearers. Stay at least 25 cm (10 in) away.
Chapter 2
COMPONENTS
Fig. 1: Digital indicator Fig. 2: Centre base
Fig. 3: Blind side base Fig. 4: Extension arm
Fig. 5: Magnetic arm
Chapter 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1. Digital Indicator (Fig. 6)
A ON/ OFF| Power button. Press and release to activate the indicator.
Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn off.
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B IN/mm| Toggles the display between imperial and metric measurements.
C ZERO| Place the gage on a known flat surface. Press and release the
ZERO button to calibrate the unit. (Gage must not be moved until two
seconds have elapsed).
A +/-| Plus/minus sets the direction of the reading.
Fig. 6: Digital indicator
3.2. Extension Arms
Fig. 7: Tighten thumb screw
- Align the receiving component’s hole (centre base, blind side base, arms) with the thumb screw (Fig. 7) of the connecting component.
- Ensure correct arm orientation when using magnetic arms.
- Place magnetic arms furthest from indicator for optimal stability.
- A small radius on the bottom surface assists with measuring along the length of small diameter pipes.
3.3. Indicator Adjustments
Fig. 8: Loosen to pivot indicator Fig. 9: Centre base or blind side base
Fig. 10: Rotate indicator face
- Loosen the thumb screw to pivot the indicator when required (Fig. 8).
- Loosen thumb screw to switch indicator for use with either base (Fig. 9).
- Rotate the indicator face during inverted scanning (Fig. 10).
3.4. Optional Magnetic Arm (Fig. 11)
Fig. 11: Adjust magnetic attraction with lever
- The red lever controls the amount of magnetic attraction.
- Pivot the lever left to disengage all magnetism, pivot the lever to the right to engage full magnetism.
3.5. Blind Side Base (Fig. 12)
Fig. 12: Blind side base
- Use to measure when centre base is not appropriate (i.e. close to a weld or flange).
- Pivot indicator 90° for additional clearance.
Chapter 4
OPERATION
- Assemble the required extension arms (3.2. Extension Arms).
- Place the PIT GAGE on a known flat surface. Press the zero button (Fig. 6-C) holding the PIT GAGE in place for 2 seconds.
- Place indicator tip in surface variations for measurement.
Chapter 5
TROUBLESHOOTING
Issue | Resolution |
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CAL shows on screen | Slowly lift and lower the spindle until a number shows on |
the screen, the device is now calibrated.
Err04 (overspeed error) shows on screen| Press and release the ZERO button,
wait till the screen shows CAL, then slowly lift and lower the spindle until a
number shows on the screen.
Chapter 6
SPARE PARTS
BOM ID | Part # | Description |
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1 | PGS008 | Digital Indicator: 0 – 2.54 cm (0 – 1.0 in), Rotating Face |
2 | PGS004 | Extension Arm |
3 | PGS005-X | Magnetic Extension Arm (L or R available) |
4 | PGS006 | Centre Base |
5 | EA178 | Knurled Knob, M3 x 0.5 x 6 mm, SST |
6 | PGA005 | Pit Gage Case with Foam |
7 | PGS007 | Blind Side Base |
8 | EA179 | Indicator Tip |
Jireh Industries
Canada | 780.922.4534
USA | 832.564.0626
Europe | +31 85 002 0801
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References
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