Sonatest RapidScan2 User manual
RapidScan2
Ultrasonic Instrumentation
Quick Start Guide
Part Number: 147361
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Setting up the RapidScan2 System
Terminology used in this document includes:
•“instrument” – the black Peli-case and its contents; this does not include the laptop
•“laptop” – the laptop which is connected to the instrument
Connecting RapidScan Components
Connecting the Cardbus Adapter
The laptop should be supplied with a PC CIA or PCIe adapter card to connect itself with the data
capture electronics within the RapidScan instrument. PCIe can only be used on newer laptops.
The socket for the adapter card is usually on the left hand-side of the laptop. The adapter card may
currently be separate as in Figure 1: PC CIA and PCIe Adapter Cards.
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The adapter card may be supplied already inside the laptop, as in Figure 2: An attached but
unconnected adapter card.
If the cardbus adapter is already attached to the laptop, remove it (usually by pressing it in
and then it can be pulled out).
If the cardbus adapter is not already attached to the cable from the RapidScan instrument, attach
the adapter and tighten both screws. This cable can be identified as it is black and on the left hand
side of the top of the instrument, near to the power connector and switch. See Figure 3: A correctly
connected adapter card and RS instrument.
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Insert the adapter card connected to the cable into the PC CIA/PCIe slot on the left-hand
side of the laptop. Double-check that the two screws on the connector are tight. See Figure 4:
Inserting adapter card into laptop.
A successfully connected RapidScan instrument and laptop can be seen in Figure 5 below.
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Connecting Power to the Instrument
Insert the mains cable into the instrument as shown in Figure 6, and switch the instrument on
using the power switch. Note that the cardbus adapter must be inserted properly before this
step if the data capture electronics are to work properly.
If the button does not illuminate when switched, check the condition of the fuse. The fuse holder is
located below the socket.
The equipment is able to run on 110V AC power or 220V AC power.
5
Filling Wheel Probe Tyre with Water
Ensure wheel probe tyre is filled with water. If the wheel probe has not been used since delivery, it
will not contain water. To fill, remove both plastic bungs on the side of the wheel, see Figure 7.
Use provided funnel to insert water until the tyre is full, see Figure 8.
Replace both bungs back in wheel probe.
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Connecting the Wheel Probe Ultrasonics
Connect the wheel probe to the instrument by plugging in the large multiway connector as
shown in Figure 9. With the connector unplugged, turn the black handle on the connector to
the open position and offer the connector up to the RapidScan2 unit. Little or no force should be
required in order to do this. If the connector does not fit with zero force applied, check the condition
of the connector terminal pins. With the connector in place, turn the handle to the lock position.
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Connecting the Wheel Probe ncoder
The RapidScan 2 system uses a simple 1-dimensional encoder to measure the distance that the
wheel-probe has moved during the scan. The output from the encoder is provided to the instrument
via the second cable attached to the probe. This must be connected to the socket marked “Encoder”
on the instrument.
Insert the encoder connector into the first encoder socket on the RapidScan2 as in Figure 10.
This completes the steps for the connection of the items making up the RapidScan 2 system.
Powering up the Laptop
Connect power to the laptop, and re-check that the cardbus adapter card is inserted properly
in to the laptop.
Ensure that the RapidScan instrument is switched on. The laptop can now be switched on. Switching
on the laptop before the instrument means that the communication between the laptop and
ultrasonic hardware will not work correctly and C-scan sessions cannot be started.
Log on using the Operator user account, no password is required.
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Starting the Software
Click on the RapidScan 2 icon to start the software.
Click on the New C button to start a new C-scan session.
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After selecting New C, the above display will appear.
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