Gammascan FLOODED MEMBER INSPECTION SYSTEM

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

Frameworks :

For smaller vehicles an anodised aluminium framework is

used the size of which is dependent on the range of
members to be inspected.
For larger vehicles a more robust framework is required
typically manufactured from double stainless steel
Unistrut.

Attachment :

It may be necessary to manufacture specific mounting

brackets or skids depending on the vehicle used.
Therefore it is advisable to consult Tracerco prior to an
inspection to discuss mounting requirements.
Where vehicles are fitted with a manipulator it may be
possible to utilise this facility to deploy the FMD yoke.

Weight :

A typical framework would have a total weight of

approximately 9.5kg out of water (approximately 4kg in
water). This will vary depending on the size of frame
required for the inspection.

Connections :

Hard Wired system (See Fig 1)

The system requires the use of a screened twisted pair of
wires or a co-axial cable within the vehicle umbilical.
As the subsea radiation detector is fitted with an Impulse
7 pin connector Tracerco provide a flying lead that is
terminated in an Impulse plug with colour coded green
back moulding. This requires splicing into a lead
terminated with the relevant connector to plug into the
subsea junction box on the vehicle.
Fibre Optic / RS485 system (See Fig 2)
A 24 volt DC supply is required to power Tracerco subsea
units from the ROV.
The system requires the use of a screen twisted pair for
RS 485 transmissions or a Fibre Optic cable for fibre
optic use.
The subsea radiation detector is connected to the ROV
via a single channel pod supplied by Tracerco, the output
of this pod is connected by a 10 way impulse flying lead.
This requires splicing into a lead terminated with the
relevant connector to plug into the subsea junction box on
the vehicle.

It should be noted that Tracerco require an RS232 output

in the ROV control cabin for connection to our lap-top
computer.
Power :

The system requires a 240/110 volt AC supply In the

ROV control cabin. The system surface control unit, a
lap-top computer and a printer will be run off this supply
with a maximum power requirement not exceeding
200VA.
A 24 volt DC supply is required to power Tracerco subsea
units from the ROV where fibre / 485 is utilised.

Launch :

The radioactive source should be loaded immediately

prior to launch, however this operation should not be
carried out over open sea.

Approval :

The GammaScan technique has been approved by

Lloyds Register when operated by qualified Tracerco
engineers.
Tracerco operates a Quality Management System that is
approved to ISO 9001.

Pressure ratings :

All GammaScan subsea radiation detectors are tested to

operate at a maximum of 10,000ft of Sea water.

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