MARTIN-DECKER up SERIES DYNA-LINE WIRE LiNE TENSIOMETER ‘AS APPLIED TO MOORING LINE APPLICATIONS INTRODUCTION: This manual explains the purpose and application of the MARTIN-DECKER UD Series pyna-Line Tensieneter for mooring line applications for floating drilling vessels and offshire construction vessels. The Marine Dyna-Line is equipped withsleeve bea ings and Is used as a mul unit system with either permanent or semi-permanent installation. The systems normally require internal plumbing or wi ing in vessel hull and usually include recorders. A schematic is normally provided.showing layout and location of the winch, firleader, Dyna-Line, indicator and recorder as a complete system. Several schematics of various applications are included on pages (17 through 22) in the back of this manual).\@ system, as received from the factory, has been calibrated to the wire Tine ze (or sizes) within the range of the vartous models available. The system is mpletely fluid filled and ready to install. This manual contains general stallation, operating and maintenance instructions, plus general information bn the components and their function in the system. A service help section is also eluded. is manual also covers accessory Items which may be ordered initially, or installed wter, as the requirement for additional equipment is needed. Separate manuals ering the various accessory Items will be Included when ordered. FIGURE 1 DYNA-LINE TENSIOMETER une DERLECNON sheave TTACHES TO BULKHEAD OR RIGID STRUCTURE! pornoraL 10H 10RD ct CUTAWAY OF DYNA-LINEFIGURE 2 WOODEN PLANK INSTALLATION TO PROTECT THOSE WORKING BENEATH AN OVERHEAD INSTALLATION IS SUGGESTED AS A SAFETY FEATURE. WHEN LINE 1S SLACK, UNIT WILL REST ON WOODEN PLANKS WHICH MAY LIE FLAT (OR HAVE LEGS, AS REQUIRED). IT 1S ALSO SUGGESTED THAT THIS PLATFORM BE COVERED WITH A HEAVY RESILIANT i ran AATERIAL SUCH AS CONVEYOR | ’ ia BELTING OR SECTION OF { ‘se 1 AUTOMOBILE TIRE. ‘on tee i Sie ree 3. Mi {Hb ou Wo ileANIVA XOSHO ¢ vora pxravor © AENVHO NOILMYEITVD JO SONTINNON BLOWTE GNY cuVANLS (usneay awnT0A aEHTHID norsywertvo anren x0aH9 anv xovra @ atas NOWMIETTO. © sasntoe aos wae worawwarwv9 noruvwarT> © saws sayowsa ONTLNNOW GA) arana @ AGUS NOTLVEGITWFIGURES 4, 5, 6 & 7 INSTALLATION OF THE DYNA-LINE TENSIOMETERFIGURE 8 SCREW BRATION SCREW IN POSITION FOR zation SETTING WITH VOLUME = SCREW END FLUSH WITH BLock 7 ALI BRAT ON ‘SCREW. VDRATION SCREW IN OPERATING SITION. MEASURE STROKE AS VISUAL CAP. x ‘SEPARATION HERE Vo = Td | LUBRICATE LUBRICATE 4 PLACES 4 PLACES,PURPOSE ‘The Dyna-Line is primarily a monitoring system, calibrated to give the operator 2 visual Indication of the tension on the wire IIne being used. Generally the readout is via hydraulic indication. The Tenstometer Readout Unit consists of a hydraulic compression load cell, connecting hose and readout Indicator. The Tensioneter Force Frame (which mounts on the wire lIne) contains the hydraulic compression load cell which transmits pressure signals through hydraulic hose to @ remote readout calibrated in points (with which a curve is furnished) or direct reading in pounds of tension. ‘The system Is hydraulic and no outside source of power Is required for the Tensiometer. However, If the Indication of tension is to be recorded and/or shown electrically, @ separate source of power Is required usually 110 VAC 60 HZ. Optional Components covered in this manual will be: + Hydraulic recorders or electric recorders. * Electrical meters. + Transducers, for converting the hydraulic output of the tenstoneter to an electrical signal Input to an electric meter readout or recorder. # Electrical or mechanical footage counters. + Line Speed Indicator indicating feet per minute (or meters) (forward and reverse). * Warning system. SYSTEM COMPONENTS. (Fig. 1) ATENSIONETER: The tensloneter force frame contains two sheaves and a load cell; ‘a removable center deflection sheave and frane, center deflection sheave stabl!lzers, connecting rods, and a load cell plate. As the wire line passes through the force frane It Is deflected by the center sheave. The resultent force of the deflected ine agetnst the center sheave Is transferred to the load cell by the connecting rods and the load cell plate. The load cell transforms this force Into a hydraulic eressure signal which is indicated as tension on the indicator. NOSE: The hydraulic pressure signal from the load cell Is transferred to the adicator through hi-pressure wire braided hose. Hose lengths are standard, 25 ft.i aximum length is 50 ft. Applications requiring greater lengths should be supple- mented by hard tubing in fixed portion of transmission line. DICATOR The Indicator consists of a pressure gauge with dia! calibrated to ad directly In thousands of pound tension. The Indicator can also be calibrated tons or kilograms. The Indicator Is provided with @ mounting bracket to which calibration chamber is mounted and Interconnected. The system also Incorporates pulsation damper to dampen out pulsations of the pointer, as required. ACALIBRATION CHAMBE: A calibration chamber, consisting of a cylinder and piston on threaded stem, Is provided. This component Is used to make volume adjustments, to ompensate for extreme amblent temperature changes, and for calibration check when jeemed necessary (see paragraph on calibration). The Calibration Chamber mounts on he gauge bracket and is connected to the gauge with copper tubing. The Calibration amber can be remotely mounted if so desired. See Fig. 3. (Page 4) *RECHARGING EQUIPMENT: Consisting of check valve, swivel, hand pump, and HARTIN-DECKER Mes fluid. PREPARATION BEFORE APPLYING TO WIRE LINE: Mount Indicator convenient to operator. complete the connection between the tenslometer element and the indicator ‘sIng the couplings provided. Set calibration before using the Instrument. IMPORTANT: Calibration et"! should be done BEFORE the instrument Is first used and should be checkedevery 25 to 30 days If In continuous service. If ambient temperature changes of more than 20°F. are observed, or If the tenslometer Is idle for Jong periods, a calibration setting Is reconmended. Calibration set may be done on or off the wire line. To set calibration back off nuts (F6 & F7 fig. 5) until center sheave (F3 fig. 7) clears wire line (Z) and may be turned by hand. If element is off the line callbration set may be accompilshed without changing position of any element components. Turn indicator damper screw (G3) See fig. 3, all the way In (clockwise), then back- off 2 1/2 to 3 turns. If damper screw has become disengaged from the threads, push damper screw In and turn clockwise until the threads become engaged. (Page 4) Turn calibration chamber screw (C1) unt!) pointer (G1) reads approximately 10% of full scale. Back-off screw (C1) until pointer (G1) is in the lower half of the black band (G2), repeat this operation 3 or 4 times. See figure 8C. (Page 6) NOTE: The loading and unloading of the diaphragm load cell is done to fi 4 the nylon reinforcing tapes from a set position. Turn screw (C1) untll polnter (GI) is at the top end of the black band (G2) (pointer is on “CALIB SET" potnt). The calibration set point (top end of the black band on dial) Is used to establish a positive reference polnt prior to placement of the dyn Line on the Ine. This will establish correct relationship of 3 sheaves when element Is on the line. This operation may be started either from the 10% of full scale 1/76 _beading or from the lower half of the black band. NOTE: The deflection sheave side plates must contact the force frame stops at one or both sides. See fig. 8D and 8E. (Page 6) CAUTION: 00 NOT HAKE ADDITIONAL ADJUSTHENTS TO CALIBRATION CHAMBER AFTER CALIB. SET PROCEDURES. SYSTEM IS NOW READY FOR USE. ‘Tighten nut (F7).See figs. 6 & 7, unt!] deflection sheave assembly (F2) bottoms on contact potnt/points (F14) and closes clearance at toggle bolt assembly (F9). This Is Important to assure proper deflection in the wire Vine. APPLICATION TO THE WIRE LINE: Remove deflection sheave assembly (F2) See fig. 4, from force frame (FI), first ‘enove locking nut (F6). Back off tightening nut (F7) until it is flush with top toggle bolt (F9). (Page 5) lenove nut (F10) See fig. 5, and shoulder bolt (F11). Remove nut (F12) and shoulder 7" (F13). Lift center sheave and deflection sheave assembly (F2) free from rce frame (FI). Remove tightening nut (F7) and thrust washer (F8). Remove toggle bolt (FS) 10.Apply force frame (F1) See Fig. 6 to wire line (Z). Hake sure wire line is properly centered and seated over gulde sheaves (F4) and (F5). Check also to see that hose (X) is free from entanglement. (Tle hose down where necessary to prevent damage or crimping of hose.) (Page 5) not For horizontal IInes It may be more convenient to set force frame (FI), See Fig. 6 on top of wire line (2) and, after assembling deflection sheave assembly (F2) turn the entire assembly over, Replace deflection sheave assembly In reverse order of removal procedure. (Page 5) Replace deflection sheave assembly (F2) See Fig. 7. Install bolt (FI1). (Page 5) Replace toggle bolt (F9) and Insert bolt (F13). Insert toggle bolt (F8) In hole of deflection sheave assembly (F2), replace thrust washer (F8) on toggle bolt. Replace and tighten nut (F7) unt!) deflection sheave assembly (F2) and toggle bolt (FS) gap Is closed. This action will deflect the Ine on the center sheave. Replace and tighten lock nut (F6). The element mist be restrained from moving with the line in either direction and from rotating about the line due to the lay of the strands and tension. NOTE: For Dyna-Line tle-bars, refer to the supplementary sheets for Instructlons regarding their use or Fig. 1 Page 2. LUBRICATION: Lubrication fittings are of the hydraulic type. Use appropriate coupler. There will be from three to five fittings and they wil! be located either on the ends of the shafts or on the bearing flanges. See figure 80. (Page 6) n.Lubricate after 12 hours of continuous service or when element is Idle for long perlods. Use any comercial E.P. #2 extreme pressure grease. MOTE: Failure to lubricate the fittings will result In excessive wear and probable damage to the sheaves or bearings. Bearings may selze al lowing wire Ine to slide over the sheave causing possible damage to the force frame or the wire line. RECHARG! Recharge of the system may be necessary if a connection Is broken or the hose is cut resulting In fluld loss and introduction of air into the system. If calibration screw bottoms without the pointer indicating "CALIB SET" or if visual separation lat contact point exceeds approximately 3/16", see Figure 8, Recharge may be done with Dyna-Line mounted on the line or removed from the line. If recharge Is done by removing Dyna-Line from wire line, lay out hose so that there are no kinks or tight bends. If recharge Is done with Dyna-Line mounted on the line, remove load from deflection sheave by backing off, locking nut and tightening nut,until deflection sheave is free of line. CAUTION: Be sure Dyna-Line Is secure - either with tie bar or safety wire to avoid personnel injury. Assemble hand pump (P) See Fig. 3 and swivel (P2). Remove cap from check valve (C4) at Indicator. Attach hand pump (P) with swivel (P2) to check valve (Ch). (Page 4). CAUTION: DO NOT TIGHTEN SWIVEL NUT (P3) AT THIS TIME; IT WILL BE USED TO PURGE AIR FROM THE CONNECTION 12.FI11 pump bow! (PI) 2/3 full. Stroke pump until alr ts purged at loose swivel nut. Tighten swivel nut (P3) after alr Is purged from the connection. Pump fluid Into system unti? gauge Indicates 10% of full scale. CAUTION: KEEP BOWL (P1) AT LEAST 1/3 FULL AT ALL TIMES AS THIS WILL PREVENT PUMPING AIR INTO THE SYSTEM. Back out calibration screw (C1) See Fig. 3, while pumping fluid malntelning approxinately 10% of dial capacity (on the Indicator) until calibration serew contacts retainer nut. CAUTION: DO NOT TURN CALIBRATION SCREW (C1) AFTER IT CONTACTS RETAINER MUT (C3) AS THIS COULD BACK OUT RETAINER NUT CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF SYSTEM FLUID. (Page 4) Loosen plug at load cell and purge system to insure that no air is trapped In the system. BI 4 fluid until pointer returns to middle of “CALIB SET" band. Turn calibration screw two turns inward. To purge, pump fluid into system unt!! pointer (G1) See Fig. 8, reads 103 of dial capacity. 8 .d until all air Is purged. Repeat as required, leaving pointer In middle of black band. Remove hand pump (P) and replace check valve cap (C4). Fig. 3 (Page 4) js at the “CALIB SET" point. Turn calibration screw (C1) See Fig. 8C, until pointer CAUTION: SIDE PLATES MUST CONTACT FRAME TO ESTABLISH CORRECT DEFLECTION/PRELOAD RELATIONSHIP. NOTE: See Fig. 8 and plates contact frame, system is ready to use. When pointer ts at “CALIB SE A damper adjustment (G3) See Fig. 3, Is located at the gauge (Fig.3) which 1s used to cut down on any erratic pulsations of the gauge pointer. (Page 4) 3;Adjustment os accomplished by turning the screw clockwise to dampen or diminish the action of the polnter (counter clockwise to Increase pulsations). Refer to pulsation damper tag on Instrument. CAUTION: D0 NOT SHUT DAMPER COMPLETELY. SERVICE HELPS: ‘TROUBLE LOOK FOR REMEDY Indleator falls to move Damper closed. Turn denper screw counter clockalse to open system (Figure 3). Page 4 Extreme amblent temp. Rechi chang system (Figure 3) or adjust volume adjust screw to replenish fluid. Loss of flutd. Look for Teak In hydraul te system, repair & recharge Ale In system. Recharge,see (Figure 3).Page 4. Indicator sluggish Partially closed damper. Open damper slightly. Indteator erratic Damper 1s open. Close damper slightly. Indication abnormal ly Loss of flutd. Recharge. low when picking up ood Improper assembly of Assemble correctly (Figures 4, Dyna-L Ine. to. Tine 5, 6, 6 7) (Page 5) (Figures 4, 5, 6, © 7) Gap between force frame Perform callb. set procedures. ‘and floating sheeve guide block should not exceed approximately 1/16" or 3/16" See Recharges Pg. 4 under load and the gap should be closed In the callbration set position ‘or no load on the line. (Page 6) Line will not rewind Misalignment of the Check Installation of Tle-Bar on drum properly Tle-Bar, Dyna-Line Be sure Tle-Bar Is Installed not following Vine pre arly ~ Refer to text on properly. Tle-Bar Installation. (Page 17) Incorrect Indication Check to be sure wire Check to be sure Dyna-Line line size 1s compatible Is Installed correctly with Dyna-Line. uw.ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS: Tle-Bar or Tle-Down. The Dyna-Line will need some type of restraining member to support the unit. The Dyna-Line should be supported with = Tle-Bar employing @ universal action at both ends, to prevent the tendency of the Dyna-Line to travel on the line (follow the cable rotation) as the tension Is Increased or decreased. See Fig. 1 6 2. (Pages 2 & 3) The Tle-Bar should be of sufficient length to allow for complete movement of the wire line, but not Interfere with any other structural members. This Tle-Bar can be provided complete with universals by MARTIN-DECKER, or fabricated by the customer to sult @ particular application. If the Dyna-Line Is to be used on an Incline, or vertical position It Is suggested that supports be arranged In a configuration that will prevent personnel injury. This will be very Important If the Dyna-Line Is to be Incorporated In an overhead position, where the welght of the Dyna-Line, in @ slack wire condition may be enough to allow the unit to drop. The Tie-Bar will only hold the Dyna-Line at one end, therefore caution mist be used to make sure that unit will not swing through an arc, under a slack wire condition, and strike structural components damaging both the byna-Line and the structure. Some Installations may require restraint at both ends of the Dyna-Line. (See Installation sketches in text.) Is.ELECTRIC READOUT METER: The Electric Readout Meter (GH Serles) can be supplied for remote readout of line tension, Meter will elther Indicate pounds, kilograms or tons. The electric meter requires @ HARTIN-DECKER Transducer to convert hydraulic pressure created by the Dyna-Line to an electrical signal. The meter can operate with the HARTIN-DECKER Electric Recorders or independently. When operating without the recorder the meter requires 12 VDC for operation. TRANSDUCE! ‘The MARTIN-DECKER hydraulic transducer (HISOA or H220A) Is used to convert hydraulic pressure to an electric signal for use with an electric recorder or meter. There ‘are two types of transducers available, one (HI9A Series) Is used with the HARTIN- DECKER electric recorder that requires a non-linear voitage output. The other, (H220A Series Is @ general purpose transducer that gives a linear voltage output and can be used by the customer to operate or control any system he has designed. ELECTRIC FOOTAGE COUNTER: The Electric Line Footage (DH Series) supplies a digital display of line payed “out'* or "In! and can Indicate elther feet or meters. System consists of @ sender mounted F monitor sheave revolutions on the farce frame and a remote Indicator. The sen ‘and supplies @ signal to the receiver which displays elther feet or meters. Unit can be manually reset at any time. Power requirement 110/115 VAC 60 Hz. LINE SPEED INDICATOR: Speed measuring systems (PH Series) for the Dyna-Line Tenslometer provide line speed, feet ser minute or meters per minute for line travelling In elther direction In!" of Mout"). Unit consists of a sender attached to the Dyna-Line force frame with ‘2 meter readout at a remote location. The sender monitors sheave rotation and supplies a signal to the meter which Is calibrated in feet or meters per minute. 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