Proteus ATEX Zone 1 User manual
Original
User Instruction Manual
Version A
To be used in conjunction with
Proteus Original Instruction Manual
ZONE 1
IMPORTANT!
Do not use the Mini-Cam equipment for ATEX inspections if:
• You have not been trained in the use of Mini-Cam equipment
• You are not competent in conducting ATEX inspections
• You do not have the correct equipment
• The equipment is suspected as contaminated, malfunctioning, or
damaged
• The equipment pressure is low
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This instruction manual is applicable to the Proteus™ATEX Zone 1 Inspection
System.
A standard system and available options are covered by this document. Depending
on your system configuration you may lack some of the features mentioned in this
document.
Disclaimer
Hardware and software mentioned in this document are subject to continuous
development and improvement. Consequently, there may be minor difference
between the information in the document and the performance or design of the
product. Specifications, dimensions and other statements in this document are
subject to change without prior notice.
Mini-Cam Ltd and its suppliers shall not be liable for any damages related to this
software or hardware, or for any other damages whatsoever caused by the use
of or inability to use any Mini-Cam product. This is applicable even if Mini-Cam
has been advised of the damage risk. Under any circumstances, Mini-Cam's entire
liability shall be limited to replace such defective software or hardware that was
originally purchased from Mini-Cam.
Mini-Cam Limited
Unit 4 Yew Tree Way, Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire WA3 3JD.
Phone: +44 (0) 1942 444555
Company Registered in England & Wales & Company Registration No: 3728693
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Contents
Disclaimer 5
Warranty 11
Limited Warranty 11
Extent of the Limited Warranty 11
Conditions of the Limited Warranty 11
Warranty Limitations 11
Introduction 12
Scope of this Operators Manual 12
Use of this Operators Manual 12
If Anything is not Clear 12
Text Conventions 13
Bold Font 13
Lists 13
Procedure Lists 13
Symbols Used in this Manual 14
EC Declaration of Conformity 15
CE Declaration 15
Overview of ATEX Equipment 17
Hazardous Environments 17
ATEX Zones 18
ATEX Compliance and Non-compliance 18
Use of the Equipment 20
Purpose of the Equipment 20
ATEX-1 Equipment Usage 20
Permitted Use of the Equipment 21
General Equipment Usage 22
Operator Responsibilities 24
Fundamental Safety 24
Keeping Safe 24
Positioning of Screens and Control Devices 24
Using the Mini-Cam Equipment 24
Care and Maintenance 25
Repair and Service 25
Spare Parts 25
Servicing Schedule 25
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Identifying ATEX System Components 26
ATEX Components Markings 27
CCU208-ExZ1 Control Unit for ATEX-1 27
VCU500-ExZ1 Desktop Controller for ATEX-1 27
System Overview 28
Crawler System 28
ATEX Hazardous and NON-Hazardous Environment Equipment 29
Power Control 30
Steps for Powering ON 30
Step 1: Turning on the System Power 30
Step 2: Decide if to use OVERRIDE to Keep Power ON 30
Step 3: Turning on the Inspection Equipment Power 31
Override Lock 36
CCU208-ExZ1 36
VCU500-ExZ1 36
During Inspection Surveying 37
ATEX Mode 37
OVERRIDE Mode 37
Powering OFF the Inspection Equipment Power 38
Preparing for the Inspection 39
Steps to Prepare for the Inspection 39
Selecting the System Components 39
Connecting the System Components Together 42
Powering the System and Inspection Equipment ON 45
Checking the Inspection Equipment Pressures 45
Pressurising Components 46
Checking and adjusting the Internal Pressure 46
Pressure Bar 47
Pressurising CRP140-ExZ1 48
Pressurising CAM026L-ExZ1 49
Pressurising CAM028L-ExZ1 50
Testing the Pressure Monitoring 51
Steps for the Slow leak test 52
Steps for the Pressure-Drop Test 52
Testing the System Operation Before Use 54
Introducing the Inspection Equipment into the Site 55
Crawler Lowering Rope 55
Cable Guide Pulley 56
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Using CGP01 Cable Guide Pulley 57
During the Inspection 58
Pressure and Compliance Monitoring 58
Pressure Warnings 58
Advisory Warning 58
Cautionary Warning 59
ATEX-1 Pressure Uncompliant 59
Manually Monitoring the Inspection Equipment 60
At the End of the Inspection 61
Removing the Inspection Equipment from the Site 61
Powering the Inspection Equipment OFF 61
Checking the Equipment 61
If you Noticed any Problems 62
Storage and Transportation 62
Appendices 63
ATEX Approved Wheels 64
Maximum Ratings 65
Troubleshooting 66
WEEE Statement 67
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