RSL

Diver Flooded Member Detector

Operating Manual

Equipment Installation:
Connect Transducer (Probe) Fig 1 to the matching connector (EO) on the
Umbilical and the other end (Lemo socket),using the Lemo 1S to Lemo 1S lead,
to join the umbilical to the Surface Electronic Panels Probe Connector. Fig 2

Fig 1

Fig 2

Computer:
Connect the Computers Serial RS232 port to serial port on the Surface
Electronic Panels RS232 Connector.

Connect Power to Surface Electronic Panel 100/240Volts AC (Autoselect)

Switch on panel and then Switch on Computer.
 Setting the Software Parameters.
With all the hardware connected switch on the computer, the FMD programme
will start automatically.

Fig 3

Setting up Parameters Prior to Test.

1 Input the Length.

2/ Input the Diameter of the Member to be Inspected.

3/ Select Orientation of Member. ie Horizontal, Vertical or Diagonal.

4/ Select Units ie Feet or Metres, from the “Edit” Menu.

5/ Ensure there is a Blue Transmit Signal at the left hand side of the A Scan
presentation.

6/ Fill in the Job No, Operator and if required fill in a brief report in the
allocated areas.
 Operating The System

Prior to deploying, the system should be function tested by using a test pipe of a
suitable diameter. An example would be a plastic pipe 1metre in length and
about 150mm in diameter and one end capped. The pipe placed in a vertical
position and filled with water, place the transducer into the open end ensuring
there are no air bubbles trapped on the transducer face. Set the display diameter
to 1.5metre and check the resulting reading, it should be the same length as the
water column, you should also see a blue bar on the A scan display at the said
distance. Re-check at different diameters to verify the unit is functioning
correctly.

Prior to carrying out the Inspection, the area where the Transducer has to be
placed must be free of any marine growth.
The Transducer is then placed face to face with the member under test.
The surface operator then selects the area on the computer’s graphic display of
the member by moving the mouse curser to the desired position, then left clicks
the mouse, a box appears on screen. Click on get latest reading and then “ADD”
reading. See Fig 4

Fig 4
Once you have selected the area on the graphics and pressed “ADD” an end view
of the member will be displayed in a small box and it’s position is marked with a
band on the member. It also displays if there is any flooding present. See Fig 5

Fig 5

Ideally all Inspection points should be at the 6 O’clock position on Horizontal

members.
Note :- Sometimes there is debris lying at the bottom of horizontal members
therefore a number of reading should be taken at different positions along the
member to ensure reliable results.
Save Report as FMD File.
1/ Select File
2/ Save Report As
3/ Name File
4/ Select Directory
5/ Save

Save Report as Micro Soft Office Document.

Install Office which is supplied.
1/ Select Print Icon
2/ Select Set Up
3/ Change Name to “MS Office Image Writer”
4/ Click “OK”
5/ Press “PRINT”
6/ Select Directory
7/ Name File
8/ “SAVE”

Save Report as PDF

Install PDF creator which is on desktop when laptop is connected to the internet.

1/ Select Print Icon

2/ Select Set Up
3/ Change Name to “PDF Creator”
4/ Click “OK”
5/ Press “PRINT”
6/ Select Directory
7/ Name File
8/ “SAVE”

Specification

Power Requirements 100/240Volts AC

Protocol RS232
Range 0.3 to 10 Metres

Comms Set Up

Port Com1
Baud Rate 9600
Parity No Parity
Stop Bits 1
Data Size 8
Flow Control None
 Setting up computer for the first time.

Software Installation

Insert disc/Memory stick and install:-

1. FMD software.
2. MS Office suite via internet.
3. PDF Creator via internet.

Connect all hardware and start FMD Program.

A box will appear on screen giving a Code Number and asking for a
Password.
At this stage you have to contact RSL NDT Ltd on +44(0)1224
822600 or email info@rslndt.com
On receiving the Code Number RSL will generate a Password that
will enable the user to proceed with setting up the FMD application.