Last updated by Last updated Harald Sleire 2021-03-02 Project 702202 Swarm S2 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Document no. Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Revision history 00 Revision First issue Change log AF/RN By HSL Chk. by HSL Appr. by 2021-03-02 Appr.
Page 1 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire Table of Contents List of Tables ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 List of Figures .......................................................................................................................................................
Page 2 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 8.2 8.3 8.4 by Harald Sleire Product marking Swarm S2 LT and (U)HT ............................................................................................................................ 37 Conditions for safe use ........................................................................................................................................................ 38 Changing the Battery Box ...
Page 3 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire 1 Introduction The purpose of this manual is to give field engineers, installation personnel, and end user sufficient information to be able to do safe installation and operation of the PipeMonit® Swarm® S2 in an Ex Hazardous zone.
Page 4 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire 2 Document change log Rev. no. Description 00 First issue Table 1 Document change log 3 Referred documents Document No.
Page 5 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire 5 Swarm S2 product overview The Swarm S2 System and all its components are intended to be used in outdoor industrial environment and to be installed on pipelines and vessels with the purpose to monitor metal loss of the pipe/vessels walls. The equipment is intended to be used in wet environment complying to IP65.
Page 6 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire The Swarm System is easily connected between the sensors and the Datalogger with cables provides with the delivery. The LT sensor have connectors whereas the (U)HT sensors come with fixed cables.
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Page 8 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire 5.2 The Swarm S2 ultrasound sensor variants The UT sensors are contact probes with direct contact to the pipe. Product Swarm® S2 LT Ultrasound Sensor Main features Illustration of unit − − − − Body in aluminium Deployment kit in 304SS Contain 1 UT sensor + 1 temp sensor.
Page 9 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire 6 Installation For installation of Swarm S2 LT follow the instructions in Section 6.2, for installation of Swarm S2 (U)HT follow the instructions in Section 6.3 and for Swarm S2 Datalogger installation and configuration follow the instructions in Section 6.4 . 6.
Page 10 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 − − − by Harald Sleire Torque wrench for tightening the steel band buckle up to 4 Nm 5mm hex torque wrench bit Ruler or tape measure to measure installation bend length 6.2.3 Pipe preparation Prior to installation of the Swarm S2 LT Sensors, the pipe surface should be prepared through the following steps (for installation of up to four sensors on one band).
Page 11 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire Step Description 2. If galvanic separation between the pipe and the PipeMonit® Swarm® installation is required, tape synthetic galvanic separation band around the circumference of the pipe before continuing. Make sure the galvanic insulation does not cover the TML. The galvanic insulation shall only be underneath the steel band, buckle, and sensor brackets. 3.
Page 12 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire Step Description 5. Insert one of the free ends of the band into the slit of the buckle from the upper side. 6. Pull the free end of the band through the buckle approximately 50 cm. Make sure the band is thoroughly folded as the brackets should be able to slide over. 7.
Page 13 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire Step Description 10. Strap the band (including brackets) around the pipe. Tighten the band by hand as firm as possible. Make a mark on the band aligned with the slit of the free end of the buckle (see illustration). Note that the tightening bolt should be loosened to maximum length, and the buckle arm shout be in closed position when doing this step.
Page 14 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire Step Description 14. Tighten the band by using 5mm hex key and a torque wrench to 4 Nm on the buckle bolt. 15. Fasten the M4 locking bolt and spring washer using a 3mm hex key. 16. Attach the protective silicon gasket. 17. Apply a small amount of grease on the surface of the sensor in the centre.
Page 15 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire Step Description 18. Install the Swarm S2 LT Sensor into the sensor bracket. 19. Secure the Swarm S2 LT Sensor(s) with the two bolts using a 4mm hex key. Fasten firmly but not to any specific torque. 20. Bundle the cables together if needed and pull them through the conduit as shown.
Page 16 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire Step Description 22. Open the Swarm S2 user interface and choose the right type of ultrasound sensor and channel number the sensor is connected to. Type the nominal thickness of the pipe and run the live view of the trace. 23. You should now see the ultrasound trace which is updated every 10-15 seconds.
Page 17 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire 6.3 Swarm S2 (U)HT Sensor installation In this section the mechanical installation and electrical connection of the Swarm S2 (U)HT Sensor(s) is explained in detail. Please note that the HT and UHT sensor is installed in the same manner and sequence, the only difference is the height of the sensor body, the UHT sensor being 50mm higher than the HT sensor. 6.3.
Page 18 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 − by Harald Sleire Calliper to monitor the deployment kit alignment 6.3.3 Pipe preparation Prior to installation of the (U)HT ultrasound sensors, the pipe surface should be prepared through the following steps (for each sensor): 1. If the pipe is insulated, about 150mm of the insulation along the flow direction should be removed from the whole circumference of the pipe.
Page 19 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire Step 2. Description Install the straps ① onto the base plate ② by placing the free loop on each strap in line with the plate holes, and secure by pushing through a shoulder screw ③. Tighten using the hex key until each screw sits flush with the base plate (indicated with the arrow). 3.
Page 20 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire Step 8. Description Screw on the loading nut ⑤ to the sensor and tighten by hand. 9. Carefully bend the tabs of the foil coupling pad ⑦ and insert them into the holes in the mounting ring ⑥. Push the tabs all the way through and fold out the tabs down the outside of the mounting ring. Do not bend or crease the central section of the foil pad. 10.
Page 21 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 Step 14. by Harald Sleire Description Connect the Swarm S2 Datalogger according to Section 6.4.3, this is required to be able to use the datalogger for the signal evaluation in the subsequent steps. Bundle the cables together if needed and pull them through the conduit as shown and connect them as described in Section 6.4.3.
Page 22 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 Step 19. by Harald Sleire Description acceptable level as this may destroy the installation band and the sensor. In this case installation of the sensor should be repeated from step 12 (omitting Step 14-15), starting with checking the pipe and the sensor surface. Now loosen the probe loading bolts ⑧ until the probe is no longer loading the pipe.
Page 23 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire 6.4 Swarm S2 LT and (U)HT Datalogger installation and configuration IN this section we address the mechanical installation of the datalogger and the considerations in case wireless interface is to be used.
Page 24 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire 6.4.3 Swarm S2 Datalogger(s) mechanical installation The illustration in Figure 7 gives and overview of typical installation environment for a Swarm S2 system.
Page 25 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 Step 1. by Harald Sleire Description Install the Swarm S2 Bracket on the pole less than 5m (cable length) from the sensors on the pipe. Assemble the bracket by inserting the threaded bolts into the nuts and lock them with Loctite® or similar. Clamp the bracket over the pole and tighten the wing nuts.
Page 26 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 Step 4. by Harald Sleire Description When the cables are secured put the Datalogger onto the bracket and tighten the four screws that hold the Datalogger to the Bracket with a 4mm hex key.
Page 27 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire 6.4.4.1 Temperature probe connection For the UHT version, the temperature probe needs to be inserted through the cable gland in the bottom lid. This should be performed before the instrument is brought into the field. Make sure the battery is not connected, or disconnect the battery as described in Section 6.4.5. Open the bottom lid by opening to two hex bolts.
Page 28 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire Step 5. Description Reassemble the bottom lid and make sure to tighten the glad so that is seals around the temperature probe wire. If the wire is too thin use an additional crimp sleeve around the wire before entering it into the gland 6. The Temperature probe tip should be squeezed between the (U)HT Deployment kit or band and the pipe.
Page 29 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire 7 Operation The PipeMonit Swarm S2 data logger is in Ex context always operated indirectly via the ISA100 wireless network or via the Bluetooth service interface. Details about data logger installation and configuration can be found in the available system installation manuals [[5]].
Page 30 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire 7.1 Connecting to Swarm S2 Datalogger This chapter describe how to start the Swarm S2 config application and how to connect to the Swarm S2 datalogger from a USB or Bluetooth device. Figure 12 Swarm S2 datalogger: micro switches, SD card slot, and USB C port 7.1.1 Bluetooth Swarm S2 supports Bluetooth V4.2 Serial Port Profile.
Page 31 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire The USB port supplies power to S2. When powered from USB, the supply voltage is lower than normal, so the ultrasound excitation pulse is approx. 20% lower than normal. To achieve full excitation power, it is possible to apply external power while USB power is connected. This must be done after the USB port is activated.
Page 32 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire 7.4.2 Ultrasound parameters To setup the ultrasound parameters insert the value for the “nominal wall thickness” and choose transducer type: LT, HT or UHT. The parameter values will be stored in the instrument.
Page 33 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire 7.4.3 ISA100.11a Radio This chapter describe how to parametrize and provision the ISA100.11a radio. 7.4.3.1 Radio parameters The following ISA 100.
Page 34 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire Verify that the radio operates as intended: • Verify that green LED on Swarm S2 stops flashing. This means that radio module has successfully joined the ISA100.11a radio network. • Use the tools supplied with your ISA100.11a gateway to verify that you receive the intended data.
Page 35 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire 7.5.2.1 JSON file format Typical JSON file, containing only 1 transducer channel: { "measument_time": "2020-07-22 13:49:51", "measurement_index": 23089, "sys_unique_id": "2020-00005", "product_type": "SWARMS2", "location": { "name": "Some Position Somewhere", "gps_position": "LON=63.67143;LAT=4.12345" }, "versions": { "algo": "1.4.1", "app": "0.0.4", "bl": "0.4.2", "fpga": "0.0.
Page 36 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire "nominal_thickness": 5.0, "maximum_thickness": 10.0, "temperature_coefficient": 105.0, "temp_pipe": 0.248, "trace": [346563, 192107, 40891, -114564, -244512, … ], "calculation_results": { "error": 0, "quality": 3, "thickness_comp": 6.21551847, "thickness_uncomp": 6.1994071, "backwall_1": 262.34653, "backwall_2": 513.67383, "backwall_3": 765.
Page 37 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire 8 Safe operation of the Swarm S2 System SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE UNIT MAY IMPAIR INTRISIC SAFETY AND SHALL NOT BE ATTEMPTED! The system or its components shall not be used for other than their intended purpose by the manufacturer 8.
Page 38 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire Figure 15 Swarm S2 LT Sensor product label 8.3 Conditions for safe use The system should be operated within its temperature limitation -40°C to +70°C. Due to the internal batteries the unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight that may cause heating of the unit above this limit (reaching black bulb temperatures higher than +70°C). Cleaning of the device is not normally needed.
Page 39 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire 8.4 Changing the Battery Box The Tadiran SL-2780/S and TL-5930/S are high energy Lithium Thionyl Chloride D cell batteries storing 19Ah of energy. For Battery Box and batteries replacement please refer to [5]. These batteries are not suited for air cargo and to ease the operations for Sensorlink as well as the customer, these batteries should be supplied in the local market.
Page 40 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire Changing the battery box can be performed in the field as the Swarm S2 Datalogger can be opened in Hazardous environment since it is intrinsically safe. When opening the lid, the power from the battery is disconnected and the unit is powerless even if the battery connector is still connected. Step 1.
Page 41 of 42 Doc. No. 702202-252-01 rev. 00 Swarm®S2 Installation and User Manual Last updated 2021-03-02 by Harald Sleire Changing the battery cells of the battery box THE NEXT STEPS ONLY TO BE DONE IN SAFE SONE, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO EXCHANGE THE BATTERY CELLS IN HAZARDOUS AREA/ENVIRONMENT 1. Open the Phillips 2 screw in the top lid of the battery box and removed the lid 2. Pull out the batteries from the bottom case. This may be hard, and a small flat screwdriver may assist in pulling them out.
