Floormap VS2i Training Presentation Rev4

Floormap VS2i
Operator Training Course

Introduction
Course Overview
• Familiarise the operator with the Floormap VS2i
tank floor scanning system.
• Course topics include:
• MFL Principles
• Scanner Components
• Scanner Setup and Calibration
• Scanner Maintenance
• Data Acquisition Software operation
• Floormap Reporting Software operation
Introduction
Operator Requirements
• MFL technician must understand the operation,
application and limitations of the Floormap VS2i
system.
• Ultrasonic technician must be trained and certified to a
minimum of ASNT level 2 in the use of A-Scan
equipment and corrosion assessment.
Training certificates are issued providing:

• Attended each day of the course
• Have passed the examinations
Principles of MFL
Principles of MFL
Permanent magnets induces a uniform

magnetic field close to saturation in a good
section of plate.
The magnets induces a uniform magnetic field

close to saturation in a good section of plate.
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Principles of MFL
On encountering corrosion a magnetic

leakage field develops.
This is due to the magnetic field being
forced outside of the plate.
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Principles of MFL
This magnetic leakage field is then

detected by the Hall Effect sensors.
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Principles of MFL
The Hall Effect Sensor

• The Hall Effect is the generation of an electronic
voltage created by a steady magnetic field flowing
perpendicular to the electronic current flow.
• Output voltage from the Hall Effect sensor varies in
response to a changing in a magnetic field.
• The greater the leakage field the greater the output
voltage.
• Sensors used in the Floormap VS2i have
temperature compensation circuits. Therefore the
size of each sensor is 15mm by 7.5mm.
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Principles of MFL
Floormap VS2i Magnetic Bridge

• 300mm wide mounted on a roller carriage.
• Neodymium Iron Boron permanent magnets.
• DONOT loose magnetic force
• Generate a 1 ton pressure on a 6mm plate.
• Thicker the plate the stronger the magnetic pull
Permanent Magnets
Front
Rear
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Principles of MFL
Floormap VS2i Sensor Head

• Sensor head located between the front and rear
permanent magnets
• Contains 36 sensors working as differential pairs
• Floormap VS2i only uses 16 pairs of sensors.
The outer pair at either side are not used.
• Output signal are processed within the electronics
• Staggered arrangement of sensors to avoid meeting
corrosion simultaneously.
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Principles of MFL
Limitations of Floormap VS2i

• Unable to distinguish between corrosion originating
on the top surface or the bottom surface of the tank
floor.
• The MFL inspection should always be complimented
with a visual inspection.
• MFL is a volumetric technique so cannot be used to
detect cracks or laminations within the floor.
• Spurious or inaccurate readings can be caused by:
• Loose metal
• Welding or grinder marks
• Scale
• Distorted plate
• Incorrect speed
• Physical shock.
• Tank floor coating blistering / de-lamination
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Tank Cleaning Requirements for MFL
• Several factors relating to tank floor cleanliness can

affect the quality of MFL inspections and the accuracy of
MFL inspection results.
• Before commencing and inspection all product must be

drained and removed from the tank to reveal the floor
plates.
• Any sludge, standing water, scale and loose ferrite

material must be removed from the floor plates, typically
by sand / shot blasting or high pressure water jetting.
• Once the cleaning has been completed, any residual

dust, debris, blast media or standing water must be
removed before the start of the inspection
• The floor plates must be clean enough to conduct a

thorough visual inspection.
• Must be able to see the surface of the floor plate, not the
surface of a layer of contamination.
Not acceptable for MFL Inspection
The following photographs detail situations that would

either limit an MFL inspection to certain areas of tank
floor or prevent an MFL inspection take place
Image 1 – 60mm thick layer of product residue

Image 2 - Product residue masking top surface corrosion

Image 3 - Heavy Scale

Image 4 - Thick Layer of Scale

Image 5 - Combination of hardened scale and loose

corrosion product
Image 6 – Annular plate covered with a thick layer of

scale which is masking top surface corrosion.
(See image 9 for view of plate after additional cleaning)
Image 7 - Uneven coated surface. The marked area

cannot be inspected.
Acceptable for MFL Inspection
The following photographs detail examples of tank

floors that have been cleaned to a sufficient
standard to allow a meaningful MFL inspection to
take place.
Image 8 - Floor plates cleaned to bare metal using

Ultra High Pressure water jetting
Perfect but rare conditions
Image 9 – Top surface corrosion now visible after

additional cleaning
Image 10 - Generally acceptable coated surface

Some spurious results possible from blistered areas
Image 11 - Floor cleaned to acceptable standard

Corrosion at bottom of dents would not be detected
accurately
Image 12 - Floor Cleaned to acceptable standard –

some very thin scale remaining
Image 13 - Floor Cleaned to acceptable standard –

some very thin scale remaining
Summarise
• The aim of the cleaning process is to remove
any contaminants such as product residue,
scale and loose ferrous material from the
surface of the tank floor.
• Acceptable cleaning methods

• Shot / grit / sand blasting.
• High pressure water jetting.
• The floor plates must be clean enough to

conduct a thorough visual inspection
Floormap VS2i Operating modes
Floormap VS2i operating modes
The Floormap VS2i can be used to detect

corrosion in either:
• Manual mode
• Floormap mode
Manual mode
• The scanner detect corrosion above an operator
variable threshold. All indications found must be
correctly sized using UT.
• All indications are displayed via the top panel.
• The report produced is a UT based report.

Floormap mode
• The on-board computer is used to allow full data
acquisition from the signals detected by the Floormap.
• All indications captured by the computer are sized in real
time against a correlation curve created from a
calibration plate.
• The reporting software generates a colour coded map of
the tank floor showing the location and severity of all
corrosion.
Corrosion Detection
• Manual mode: locates corrosion above a calibrated
percentage loss.
• To accurately size any located corrosion then further
inspection is required.
• Floormap mode: locates and accurately sizes
corrosion between 20% and 80%.
Nominal Plate Thickness

• Manual mode: Inspect plates with a thickness range
from 6mm up to 20mm.
• Thicker plates have a limited corrosion detection range
i.e. 15mm is around 50% loss and above
• Floormap mode can inspect plates with a thickness
range from 6mm to 12mm.
• 12mm thick plates are limited to 40% loss and above
Machine Design and Use

• Manual mode: No onboard computer required
• Allows the system to be lighter and easier to handle
• Floormap mode: Requires the onboard computer.
• Care must be taken not to damage the computer.
Battery Life
• Manual mode: Battery life is approx. 8 hrs
• Floormap mode: Battery life is approx. 3.5 hrs
Reference Points
• Manual mode: No reference points are required to
begin inspection.
• All corrosion areas found must be checked then
measured and located correctly.
• Floormap mode: Location of various reference points
are required before beginning inspection.
• Can be a time consuming process but the tank layout
and corrosion location is automatically generated.
Tank Floor Design

• Manual mode: Inspect any tank floor layout design.
• Floormap mode: Limited to tank floors designs where
each plate must have at least one 900 corner.
• Floor designs such as the Petal design cannot be
scanned
Tank Floor Obstructions

• Manual mode: Scanning can be performed in any
direction around an obstruction ensuring all possible
area are inspected
• Floormap mode: Required the use of offset
measurements to scan around obstructions
Floormap VS2i Scanner
Floormap Scanner
Floormap Scanner
• Magnetic Bridge fitted to a roller carriage
Floormap Scanner
• Articulated drive motor and mainframe housing
Floormap Scanner
• Articulated drive motor and mainframe housing
• Detachable Site master 1000 computer
Floormap Scanner
• Design has convenient features:
• Ability to release the scanners magnetic pull from a
tank floor
• Ability to hand propel the scanner if the drive motor is
not required.
Floormap Scanner
• Mainframe housing encloses electronics and battery
• External connections located at the lower rear panel
• Control panel and display module located at top of
mainframe.
• Dedicated carrying handles mounted to mainframe
Health and Safety Information

• Permanent Magnets
• Continues magnetic fields flows around magnetic
bridge.
• Any person fitted with a pacemakers must not come
within 10 feet of the scanner.
• This must be written within the method statement.
• The magnets can cause damage to credit cards,
hotel room key cards, watches, computers, etc.
• Keep all body parts clear of the magnetic bridge
when moving scanner around tank.
Heath and Safety Information

• Transportation of FloormapVS2i
• Always pack the scanner correctly in the case provided
for transit to ensure the magnetic field is controlled.
• It is designed to hold the unit securely, provide protection
and minimise any movement during transportation
Carrying the FloormapVS2i

• Weight of scanner is approx 70kg.
• Be reduced removing battery and computer
• Always have 2 people to lift and carry scanner by the
correct handles.
Carrying the FloormapVS2i

• Weight of scanner is approx 70kg.
• Be reduced removing battery and computer
• Always have 2 people to lift and carry scanner by the
correct handles.
• Two handles either side of the chassis
• One handle in front of the battery cover
• Never wheel the scanner to the tank
• Magnets will pick up any debris
left around tank Carrying
Handles
Floormap VS2i Scanner Components
Components
• Rear Connector Panel
• Battery and Charger
• Motor and Gearbox
• Encoder
• Rollers
• Gas Strut
• Sensor Head and Cable
• Top Panel
Rear Connector Panel

• Located at the rear base of scanner on the mainframe
housing
Rear Connector Panel

• Located at the rear base of scanner on the mainframe
housing
Battery
Sensor Head
Encoder
Drive Motor
Batteries
• Powered from a 12 volt 25 Ah sealed lead acid gel
battery
• Drive motor, electronics, computer
• Power consumption from a fully charged battery
• Manual mode - 8 hours
• Mapping mode - 3.5 hours
• Battery voltage range
• Fully charged - 13.5 volts
• Deemed flat - 11.6 volts
Batteries
• Battery sit within the battery tray, located behind the
motor.
• Motor cover protects the battery and motor.
• Never remove this cover whilst inspecting.
• Manual mode operation with a low battery
• Scanner becomes over sensitive
• Hot work permit will be required due to the battery.
Fitting the battery

• The battery must be positioned so that the terminals
are to the top and facing to the front.
• Feed the battery cable though to the rear before
sitting the battery into the tray.
• Connect the battery cable connector.
• Notch to the back
• Twist and click into place, Do Not force the connector
• Feed the battery strap under any cables and secure
• Replace battery cover.
Removing the battery for charging

• Once the battery voltage drops below 11.6v it must be
changed.
• Removing the battery from the scanner
• Power off the scanner and computer
• Remove battery cover by lifting the 2 clips
• Release the battery strap
• Disconnect the battery lead from the rear
• Carefully lift the battery out of the battery tray
• Ensure you do not short the battery on the tank floor.
Battery Charging
• Only use charger provided with the scanner.
• The use of any other charger will invalidate the warranty
• Could result in battery explosion due to overheating
while charging.
• Charger supplied with the Floormap:
• Input supply range for charger is from 110v to 240v
• Self regulating so will not overcharge the battery
• Batteries are fully charged from flat in 6 hours.
• Always removed the battery before charging
• Connect the charger to battery as follows:
• RED lead connects to the battery positive terminal
• BLACK lead connects to the battery negative terminal
Charger Type 1
• Connect battery to the charger and before switching it

on the LED to the right marked END will show Green
when the battery is connected.
• If the LED to the left shows RED the cables are reverse
connected and should be swapped before switching on
the charger.
• When the charger is switched on and charging the
Yellow LED will be illuminated.
• When the battery is fully charged the Green LED
marked END will be illuminated.
Charger Type 2
• Connect battery and turn on the charger.

• The power switch is on the front of the unit
• The Red LED will confirm there is power going into
the unit.
• The needle meter will show the charging of the
battery.
• The bi-coloured LED will show Orange for high
charge mode at first, then Green for float charge
mode.
• The battery is fully charged when the LED turns from
Orange to Green.
Motor and Gearbox

• Scanner is motor driven at an optimum speed of
450mm/s
• No need to push the scanner around
• Mounted at the front of the mainframe housing.
• RH handle activates the motor On / Off.
• NEVER try to drive the scanner hoping to free itself if
it gets stuck on any welds,
undulating plates or on the
edge of a calibration plate.
• Stress though gearbox casing
• Damage internal electronics
stopping use of the motor
Roller and Wheels

• Rollers fitted to magnetic bridge have self lubrication
bearings.
• Front axle gearing for encoder
• Ensure that no remains of shot or other debris is
embedded into scanner wheels.
• The wax from floor of crude oil tank can stick to the
wheels, increasing their diameter and possibly
effecting the distance.
Motor wheels
Front roller
Rear roller
Encoder
• Used to measure distance travelled by the scanner
• Brass gear attached to the front roller axle
• Encoder is located on top of the magnetic bridge
• Positional accuracy to within 3mm on an 8 metre track
length.
• Once the scanner stops a mark must be made if you
wish to continue scanning along that track.
• Ensure the cable does not get caught in the gas strut.
Gas Strut
• Located at the rear of the scanner between the back
of the magnetic bridge and the back of the mainframe
housing
• Provides two convenient features
• Ability to release scanners magnetic pull from the floor
• Ability to hand propel the scanner when the drive motor
is not required.
• NEVER use the gas strut to lift the scanner with or to
rest it on when entering a tank.
Sensor Head
• The sensor head is located in the centre of the
Magnet Bridge.
• Sprung mounted to ride any welds
• Adjustable sensor height
• Sealed unit but not fully waterproof
• After completing an inspection the sensor head
should be remove for cleaning and inspection.
• Once replaced the scanner
will need recalibration
• If the height of the sensor head
has changed during inspection
then a recalibration is required.
Sensor Head Cable

• Connects the sensor head to the main electronics
• The braided cable helps protect from any damage
• Military style connectors are gender specific.
• The sensor head cable must be removed with the
sensor head
• The cable must be attached to the sensor head prior
to refitting.
Sensor Head Removal.

• Disconnect sensor head cable from the rear of the
scanner – twist clamp
• Unscrew and remove the top brass Locking Nut from
both drop arms of the sensor.
• Remove both the shake proof washer
• Unscrew and remove the bottom brass Height
Adjustor Nut from both drop arms.
Locking Nut
Height Adjustor Nut

Sensor Head Removal.

• Remove both flat washers
• Tilt the scanner back
• Withdraw the sensor head evenly from the bottom of
the scanner.
• Retrieve both springs.
• Take care with the drop arms don’t jam when they pass
though the linear bearing in the magnet bridge
• Carefully remove the sensor head cable though the
hole in the bridge
Inspection of Sensor Head and Cable

• Sensor head cable can disconnected from the head
• Clean the sensor head
• Inspect for any damage
• Cover may be slightly dented from hitting welds/debris
• Sensor set back 3mm from cover.
• Severe dents can cause issues when setting height
• Check connector for any bent or broken pins
• Arrows on sensor head indicate direction of travel
• Apply silicone grease to the lower drop arm
Inspection of Sensor Head and Cable

• Inspect for any damage
• Any bent pins
• Trapped cables
• Broken or damaged connectors
• Reattach cable to sensor head
Replacing the Sensor Head

• Apply silicone grease to the lower drop arm
• Ensure the arrow on top of the sensor head are facing
in the direction that the scanner will travel.
• Pass the sensor head cable through the hole in the
bridge
• Insert each drop arm onto linear bearing on the
bridge.
• Take care that the seals do not catch on the threads of
the drop arms
• Push the sensor head up evenly otherwise it might
jam.
• There should be a springy feel when its in all way in.
Replacing the Sensor Head

• Place the flat washer onto the drop arm
• Screw on the Adjustor nut all the way down lifting the
sensor head to its maximum height.
• Replace the locking washer
• Screw on the locking nut so it sits at the top of the
drop arm thread
• Reconnect the sensor head cable to the rear
connector.
• Sensor head is then ready to be set at the correct
height
Top Panel Operation

• Scanners controls are situated on the recessed top
panel
• This allowing easy viewing and operation
• The recess protected against accidental adjustment.
Main Power
• Power on - Press and hold for 3 seconds.
• When powered the LED is Green
• Power off - Press and hold for 5 seconds
Top Panel Operation

Threshold Set
• Only used when scanning in manual mode
• An illuminated LED numerical panel in the centre of
the control panel indicates the threshold level.
• Threshold values between 0 and 100 can be
displayed and values changed using the Threshold
Set buttons to the left of the display.
• As the threshold of the scanner increases then it
becomes less sensitive to detecting corrosion.
• The threshold value is found by calibrating the
scanner
Top Panel Operation

LED display
• Only used when scanning in manual mode
• An array of LED’s marked 1 to 16 each corresponding
to a pair of sensor used to detected corrosion.
• If one or more LED illuminates Red then corrosion
has been detected above the threshold level.
• The magnet bridge is marked to indicate where each
sensor is located to allow the operator to determine
where, across the width of the unit, the corrosion is
located
Top Panel Operation

Mode Range
• The two modes for scanner operation are Manual Mode or
the Floormap Mapping mode.
• If the inspection is to be carried out using the Floormap
Mapping software then the mode should only be set to FM
Top Panel Operation

Mode Range
• If the inspection is to be carried out in Manual Mode then an
autostop function can be set to either OFF or ON.
• Press the mode button until the LED lights at the desired
setting.
Top Panel Operation

Mode Range : Autostop
• ON will automatically stop the scanner, after running on
approx 140mm once any corrosion is detected by the
sensors. A mark can be placed on the tank floor for re-
inspection.
• OFF does not stop the scanner when corrosion is
detected. This can be an advantage over large areas of
corrosion
Top Panel Operation

Reset
• Only active when scanning in manual mode in Mode ON
• The centre of the switch will illuminate Red if any of the
LED display are lit.
• Once the switch is illuminated the motor control is
‘locked out’ preventing the unit from moving.
• The reset switch is a ‘Momentary’ switch, press and hold
the button down to continue scanning.
• The scanner must be pulled backwards 100mm
before continuing
Top Panel Operation

Thickness Range
• There are 4 possible settings for thickness range.
• The correct Thickness Range must be set for the
corresponding plate and coating thickness to be inspected.
• This is determined from the Floor Scanner Setup Guide table in
the user manual, Section 1 Page 35 of VS2i Manual rev 2.4
Floormap VS2i Mechanical Setup
Mechanical Setup
• The height of the magnet is fixed
• The speed of the motor is fixed
• The only operator variable mechanical

adjustment is the sensor head height.
Sensor Head Height Adjustment

• Adjustment of the sensor head height is very simple
but it is very important that the sensor height is set
correctly for the operation of the scanner
• Sensor height must be set up in accordance with the
Floor Scanner Setup Guide table in the user manual
• Section 1 Page 35 of VS2i Manual rev 2.4
• Different operation modes have a different table
• The sensor height will vary depending upon the plate
thickness and coating thickness you wish to inspect.
Floor Scanner Setup Guide table

• Manual Mode
Floor Scanner Setup Guide table

• Mapping Mode
Sensor Head Height Adjustment

• To set the sensor head height the scanner must be
sat on a ferromagnetic plate.
• Shims (each 0.5mm thick) are placed between the
plate and the sensor head.
• Set the sensor height so that the shims just pass
under the sensor head.
• It is similar to using a feeler gauge when measuring
gap width
• Lock adjusting nut using the Locking nut
• Rotate Brass Nuts

• Clockwise – Raises sensor head height
• Anti-clockwise – Lowers sensor head height
Setting the Sensor Height

• Place the scanner onto a metal surface
• Raise Sensor head
• Turn both the adjusting nuts clockwise until the sensor
head it at its maximum height, or enough to slide the
shims under.
• Depending upon the sensor height, place the desired
number of shims between the sensor and the metal
surface.
• Lower the sensor head
• Turn both adjusting nut anticlockwise until the sensor
head just rests on the shims.
• If the sensor head is resting on the shims the
adjusting nut will start to unwind up the drop arm
thread.
• Turn both adjusting nut clockwise until the sensor head
starts to lift off the shims.
• Set the sensor height so that the shims just pass
under the sensor head.
Setting the Sensor Height

• The sensor head height should be level
• Have equal friction between the sensor head and
shims when checking either edge
• Lock the adjusting nut using the locking nut.
• Hold the adjusting nut and screw the locking nut down
so that the two nuts lock each other.
• Ensure the sensor height has not altered after locking
• Check that the sensor still can float freely by having

the springy feel.
• Any dents in the centre of the sensor head can cause
a problem when setting the height because the centre
of the scanner might be 1mm lower than either edges.
• To overcome this check the height under each drop arm
rather than the whole head.
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Floormap VS2i Operation

Manual Mode
Floormap VS2i Manual Mode Operation
Manual Mode Operation

• The system is used as a conventional floor scanner
without using the on-board computer.
• The system can be switched to this mode at any time
if required.
• Normally used for plate thicknesses in excess of 12 mm
• Obstructions prevent a comprehensive ‘Floormap’
report.
• The scanner is used to detect corrosion above a
defined percentage loss level
• This minimum level of corrosion detection must also
be ascertained before calibrating.
• Calibration of the scanner at the minimum corrosion
percentage loss is required before inspection
Calibration
• An accurate thickness of the tank floor and any
coatings must be known prior to calibration.
• All calibration procedures should be carried out on a
plate of the same thickness as the floor plates to be
tested.
• The standard Floormap MFL reference plates are
6mm, 8mm, 10mm and 12mm thick.
• It is acceptable to use a standard reference plate
providing
• The plate used is within 1mm of the floor plate thickness
• The plate is not thinner than the floor plate.
• If the calibration procedure is carried out on a MFL
reference plate that is thicker than the floor plate to be
tested, then the system will be slightly over sensitive
Calibration
• If a coating in excess of 1mm on the tank floor, then it
must be simulated during calibration
• Placing a piece of non magnetic material the same
thickness of the coating between the calibration plate
and the scanner.
• The signal from natural corrosion pitting is stronger
than from the artificial defects in the calibration plate.
• It is common that the system will be slightly more
sensitive in one direction than the other, on the
calibration plate.
• It is important to calibrate the scanner in a similar
temperature range that the tank will be inspection at.
• The calibration plate must not be in contact with any
other ferromagnetic material while the calibration is
being carried out.
Calibration
• Calibration must be performed out of the tank
• If there is no alternative then an raise the calibration
plate away from the tank floor by at least 150mm
(6 inches) to creating an air gap between the floor and
calibration plate.
• Never leave the scanner on the calibration plate when
not being used.
• A residual magnetic field can be left in the plate which
can prevent accurate calibration.
• When calibrating always run the scanner across the
whole plate, then turn though 180o and scan back the
opposite direction
• To avoid any residual magnetic field in the plate and
prevent an accurate calibration of the system the
artificial defects in the calibration plate.
Calibration in Manual Mode

• The scanner must be turned on and left for a period of
10 minutes before use.
• Allows the sensors to settle at the ambient temperature.
• Ensure correct thickness range is selected and
correct sensor height is set.
• The scanner can be calibrated in either auto stop
mode, but its recommended that auto stop be ‘OFF’
• Auto stop ON: Once stopped the scanner MUST be
pulled back 100mm before continuing.
• Auto stop OFF: The LED array must be watch to count
the number of flashes.
• Always begin at a low threshold value and increase
the threshold value.
• Scan across calibration and check if the scanner
detects the required percentage loss.
• Turn scanner 180o, increase the threshold value and
scan in opposite direction

• Once the scanner no longer detects the required
percentage loss, use the same threshold value and
scan in the opposite direction.
• The scanner is calibrated once a threshold value is
found where the required percentage loss is no longer
detected in both directions.
• Any corrosion levels below the known percentage
loss will no longer be detected however corrosion
levels above will.
• The threshold value for each percentage loss should
be similar.
• It is not always possible to calibrate for every
percentage loss in every plate.
• The threshold vales will be different for each plate
thickness and percentage loss.

• Consider a cross section of the calibration plate
• Axis on left refers to the Threshold value on display
High Threshold
Low Sensitivity
Low Threshold 20% 40% 60% 80%

High Sensitivity

• Finding the Threshold value for a 40% loss.
High Threshold
Low Sensitivity
Find threshold number

for peak of 40%

High Sensitivity

• Begin with a low threshold value, e.g. 14
High Threshold
• Scan over plate it detects 20%, 40% 60% and 80% peak
Low Sensitivity
14
High Sensitivity

• Begin with a low threshold value, e.g. 14
High Threshold
• Scan over plate it detects 20%, 40% 60% and 80% peak
Low Sensitivity

for peak of 40%
14
High Sensitivity
• Need to Increase threshold value

• Increase the threshold value, e.g. 18
High Threshold
Low Sensitivity
18
High Sensitivity

High Threshold
• Still detects 20%, 40% 60% and 80% peak
Low Sensitivity

for peak of 40%
18
High Sensitivity
• Need to increase threshold as not near the 40% peak

High Threshold
Low Sensitivity
22

High Sensitivity

High Threshold
• On the threshold of loosing the 20% peak
Low Sensitivity

for peak of 40%
22

High Sensitivity
• Need to increase to find threshold of loosing 40% peak

High Threshold
Low Sensitivity
30

High Sensitivity

High Threshold
• No longer finds the 20% peak
Low Sensitivity

for peak of 40%
30

High Sensitivity

High Threshold
Low Sensitivity
36

High Sensitivity

High Threshold
Low Sensitivity
42

High Sensitivity

High Threshold
• Getting closer to the 40% peak
Low Sensitivity
45

High Sensitivity
• Reduce the increase step of the threshold value

High Threshold
• Still detecting the 40% peak
Low Sensitivity
48

High Sensitivity

High Threshold
• On the threshold of loosing the 40% peak
Low Sensitivity
50

High Sensitivity

High Threshold
• No longer detect the 40%
Low Sensitivity
52

High Sensitivity

• Threshold value found at 50
High Threshold
• Set the threshold value of scanner at 50 to inspection
Low Sensitivity 40% and above.
50

High Sensitivity
Inspection in Manual Mode

• Inspection can follow the designated plate numbering
system.
• It is advisable to leave Auto stop in ON.
• The scanner will stop when it finds any indications
above the percentage level.
• Auto stop OFF is useful for sizing large areas of
corrosion
• During an inspection every time the scanner stops the
area must be marked on the floor and inspected to
accurately determined the depth of the corrosion.
• Before continuing to inspect the scanner must be pulled
back 100mm.
• Any corrosion detected must be then accurately
measured from the reference point.
• Reporting carried out purely inspecting in manual
mode will follow a UT based report.
Floormap Mode
Floormap VS2i Floormap Mode Operation
Mapping Mode
• Before operating the FloormapVS2i in mapping mode
the following fundamentals and definitions that should
be understood.
• For the software to map the tank floor correctly.
• Software must know where the scanner is on the plate
• Software must know which plate the scanner is inspecting
• This is achieved by providing the software with
information regarding
• Tank Datum
• Plate Numbering System
• Plate Reference
• Plate Orientation
• Plate Size
• Scanning Mode
Tank Datum
• This is an Imaginary Point which exists outside the
tank
• Referenced from the tank datum are:

• The plate numbering system
• The plate reference
• The plate orientation
• To position tank datum

• Look at the tank floor from above
• Align the plate row so they run parallel.
• Look perpendicular to the plate rows
• The tank datum point is located in the bottom left hand
corner of the tank. [Over the Left Hand shoulder]
• Mark on the tank wall the location of this point.

How to position tank datum

Look at the tank floor from above

Align the plate row so they run parallel

Orientate to look perpendicular to the plate rows

The tank datum point is located in the bottom
left hand corner of the tank.

Tank
Datum

Tank
Datum

What happens when the tank view is not so obvious?

Look for parallel rows by rotating in the tank.

Parallel rows

Tank datum exists in bottom Left Hand corner of the tank
Tank
Datum
Exercise on how to position tank datum

Where would you put tank datum is on this tank floor?





Which location?

Tank datum can either be:

Or Tank datum can be:

WHY?

Where are there parallel rows?

Where are there parallel rows?

Tank
Datum

Tank
Datum

Or it could also be:
Tank
Datum
Plate Numbering System

• Data Acquisition software operates on a plate by plate
basis so must know which plate is being inspected.
• Reporting software uses the plate numbering system
to generate the tank floor drawing

• The FloormapVS2i system supports the use of the
row / plate co-ordinates only.
• This is identified relative to the Tank Datum and will
always starts in the top left hand corner of the tank

• The rows are numbered from the top left hand corner
downward
ROW 1
ROW 2
ROW 3
ROW 4
ROW 5

• The plates are numbered from left to right for each
row
PLATE 3
PLATE 2 PLATE 4
PLATE 1 PLATE 5
PLATE 1 PLATE 2
PLATE 1 PLATE 2 PLATE 3
PLATE 1 PLATE 2
PLATE 5
PLATE 1
PLATE 2 PLATE 4
PLATE 3

• Combining both Row / Plate numbers
PLATE 3
PLATE 2 PLATE 4
PLATE 1 PLATE 5
ROW 1
PLATE 1 PLATE 2
ROW 2
PLATE 1 PLATE 2 PLATE 3

ROW 3
PLATE 1 PLATE 2
ROW 4
ROW 5 PLATE 5
PLATE 1
PLATE 2 PLATE 4
PLATE 3

• Combining both Row / Plate numbers
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
2/1 2/2
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5


• What about numbering a tank floor shown below?

Dividing into Rows
ROW 1
ROW 2
ROW 3
ROW 4
ROW 5
ROW 6
ROW 7
ROW 8
ROW 9
ROW 10
ROW 11

This layout causes problems when numbering some
plates in certain rows
ROW 1
ROW 2
ROW 3
ROW 4
ROW 5
ROW 6
ROW 7
ROW 8
ROW 9
ROW 10
ROW 11

Look closer at the first few rows

Look closer at the first few rows
The plates on Row 1, Row 2 and Row 4 are simple to
number, as the plates only lie left to right.
ROW 1
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5 1/6 1/7 1/8
ROW 2 2/1 2/2 2/3 2/4
ROW 4 4/1 4/2 4/3 4/4


The plates in Row 3 cause the problem due to having
horizontal and vertical plates being in the same row.
ROW 1
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5 1/6 1/7 1/8
ROW 2 2/1 2/2 2/3 2/4
ROW 3
ROW 4 4/1 4/2 4/3 4/4


The Reporting Software is unaware of the tank floor
layout. It simply uses the row/plate number to position
the plates in the correct order, working from left to right.
ROW 1
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5 1/6 1/7 1/8
ROW 2 2/1 2/2 2/3 2/4
ROW 3
ROW 4 4/1 4/2 4/3 4/4


The order in which the plates are number in is not
important since manual interference will be required
when using the Reporting Software.
ROW 1
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5 1/6 1/7 1/8
ROW 2 2/1 2/2 2/3 2/4
ROW 3
ROW 4 4/1 4/2 4/3 4/4


The plates could be numbered in this order
ROW 1
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5 1/6 1/7 1/8
ROW 2 2/1 2/2 2/3 2/4
3/1 3/11 3/13

3/4 3/5 3/6 3/7 3/8 3/9 3/10 3/12 3/14
ROW 3 3/2
3/3
ROW 4 4/1 4/2 4/3 4/4


Or numbered in this order
ROW 1
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5 1/6 1/7 1/8
ROW 2 2/1 2/2 2/3 2/4
3/3 3/11 3/13

3/4 3/5 3/6 3/7 3/8 3/9 3/10 3/12 3/14
ROW 3 3/1
3/2
ROW 4 4/1 4/2 4/3 4/4


Or numbered in this order
ROW 1
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5 1/6 1/7 1/8
ROW 2 2/1 2/2 2/3 2/4
3/3 3/11 3/13

3/4 3/5 3/6 3/7 3/8 3/9 3/10 3/12 3/14
ROW 3 3/2
3/1
ROW 4 4/1 4/2 4/3 4/4


Remember the order the plates are numbered in.
ROW 1
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5 1/6 1/7 1/8
ROW 2 2/1 2/2 2/3 2/4
3/3 3/11 3/13

3/4 3/5 3/6 3/7 3/8 3/9 3/10 3/12 3/14
ROW 3 3/2
3/1
ROW 4 4/1 4/2 4/3 4/4


Remember the order the plates are numbered in.

Keep to the same order for the inspection
e.g. Number Top to Bottom, Left to Right for each row
ROW 1
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5 1/6 1/7 1/8
ROW 2 2/1 2/2 2/3 2/4
3/1 3/11 3/13

3/4 3/5 3/6 3/7 3/8 3/9 3/10 3/12 3/14
ROW 3 3/2
3/3
ROW 4 4/1 4/2 4/3 4/4

Plate Reference
• Refers to the corner of the plate where scanning is
commenced
• Scanning can commence from any 90o corner of a
plate.
• For the software to operate the plate must have at least
one 900 corner
• Plate Reference is identified relative to Tank Datum
• Care must be taken in identifying the Plate Reference
when looking towards the Tank Datum.
• It is easy to become disorientated
• If possible position plate reference to the bottom left
hand corner of the plate
• Tank Datum and Plate reference are then in the same
corner.
• In order to position the defect location correctly it is
necessary to identify the Plate Reference
Plate Reference
• Positioning Plate Reference
• Consider the following plate: 1/1, 2/1, 3/2 and 5/3
• Tank Datum exists in Bottom Left Hand Corner
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
2/1 2/2
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5

Plate Reference
• Consider plate 1/1
• Only have one 90O Corner
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
2/1 2/2
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5

Plate Reference
• Only have one 90O Corner
• Plate reference is in Bottom Right hand corner
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
2/1 2/2
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5

Plate Reference
• Has two 90O Corner
• Two possible corners for Plate Reference
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
2/1 2/2
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5

Plate Reference
• Plate reference could be in Bottom Right hand corner
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
2/1 2/2
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5

Plate Reference
• Or Plate reference could be in Top Right hand corner
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
2/1 2/2
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5

Plate Reference
• Important to mark which corner Plate Reference is going
to be
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
2/1 2/2
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5

Plate Reference
• Has four 90O Corner
• Four possible corners for Plate Reference
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
2/1 2/2
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5

Plate Reference
• Plate reference could be in Bottom Left hand corner
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
2/1 2/2
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5

Plate Reference
• Or plate reference could be in Bottom Right hand corner
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
2/1 2/2
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5

Plate Reference
• Or plate reference could be in Top Left hand corner
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
2/1 2/2
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5

Plate Reference
• Or plate reference could be in Top Right hand corner
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
2/1 2/2
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5

Plate Reference
• Important to mark which corner Plate Reference is going
to be
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
2/1 2/2
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5

Plate Reference
• Good practice with large rectangular plates if possible
position Plate Reference in Bottom Left hand Corner
• Plate Reference and Tank Datum are in same corner.
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
2/1 2/2
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5

Plate Reference
• Two possible corners for Plate Reference
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
2/1 2/2
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5

Plate Reference
• Plate reference could be in Top Left hand corner
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
2/1 2/2
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5

Plate Reference
• Or plate reference could be in Top Right hand corner
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
2/1 2/2
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5

Plate Reference
• Important to mark which corner Plate Reference is going to
be
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
2/1 2/2
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5

Plate Reference – Measuring and Locating

• Measuring and Locating on a plate
• To position the defect location correctly it is necessary to
identify the Plate Reference
• When measuring or locating corrosion ensure the x and
y co-ordinates on the plate are orientated correctly
• These two co-ordinates never go negative.

• Look at the tank view
• X is measure along the horizontal length
• Y is measure along the vertical length
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
Vertical Length 2/1 2/2
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5
Horizontal Length

• Consider Plate 1/1 – Plate Reference is in Bottom Right
Y
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
X 2/1 2/2
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5


• Consider Plate 2/1 – Plate Reference is in Top Right
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
X
2/1 2/2
Y
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5


• Consider Plate 3/2 – Plate Reference is in Bottom Right
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5

Y
X 2/1 2/2
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5


• Consider Plate 5/3 – Plate Reference is in Top Left
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
2/1 2/2
3/1 3/2 3/3
X
4/1 4/2
Y
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5
Plate Orientation
• Longest length of the plate determines the orientation
• Plate orientation is taken in relation to the tank datum
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5
Horizontal Length
Plate Orientation
• Consider plate 3/2 - Horizontal plate
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5
Horizontal Length
Plate Orientation
• Consider plate 5/3 - Vertical plate
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5

Plate Size
• Each plate should be measured in the tank.
• Never use measurements from tank drawings since
the plates could have been overlapped when welding
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
2/1 2/2
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5

Plate Size
• Always measure the longest length and longest width
of the plate that you are going to inspect
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
2/1 2/2
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5

Plate Size
• Look at Plate 2/1
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
2/1 2/2
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5

Plate Size
• Width
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
2/1 2/2
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5

Plate Size
• Width
• Longest Length
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
2/1 2/2
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5

Plate Size
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
2/1 2/2
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5

Plate Size
• Width
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
2/1 2/2
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5

Plate Size
• Width
• Longest Length
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
2/1 2/2
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5

Scanning Modes
• Always scan along the length of the plate
• Start scanning from the plate reference corner
• Two type of scanning modes:
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
2/1 2/2
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5

Scanning Modes
• Parallel – Uni-directional
• Used on any plate with a minimum of 1 90o corner
• If there are any obstructions on plates
• Always return the scanner to the plate reference edge
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
2/1 2/2
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5

Scanning Modes
• Raster – Bi-directional
• Most efficient way of scanning a plate
• Scan a plate in a snake effect
• Only used of plates with 4 90o corners and no
obstructions
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
2/1 2/2
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5

Floormap Mode
• Additional information must be understood before
operating the scanner in Floormap mode
• Active Scan Width
• Mechanical Constraints
• Transverse Scan
• Resuming Scan
• Loading Plates
• Delete last track
• New Plate
• Annular Plates
Active Scan Width

• The Active scanning width of the FloormapVS2i
system is 250 mm (10 inches).
• Fixed for both Manual and Mapping mode.
Mechanical Constraints
• The total width of the magnet carriage is 300mm.
• Unable to get closer than 30 / 40 mm to the lap weld.
• An overlap of the non-active mechanical area is
required to ensure complete coverage
• There is a mechanical start offset of 140mm, from the
back of the rollers to the sensor head.
• There is a mechanical constraint from the front of the
scanner to the sensor head. This can be anywhere
between 140 to 360mm.
• There is a mechanical constraint from the front of the
scanner to the sensor head. This can be anywhere
between 140 to 360mm.
• To overcome these
mechanical constraints
Transverse Scans are
performed
Transverse Scan
• Consider the plate with no obstructions, scanned in a
raster fashion
Transverse Scan
raster fashion
• Start offset is 140mm for each track
Start Offset 140mm

Transverse Scan
raster fashion
Start Offset 140mm

Transverse Scan
raster fashion
Start Offset 140mm

Transverse Scan
raster fashion
Start Offset 140mm

Transverse Scan
raster fashion
• View of entire scanned plate
Transverse Scan
• The white area at the beginning and the end of each
track indicate areas on the plate the scanner has
been unable to scan due to the mechanical
constraints
Transverse Scan
• Transverse scans can be used to cover areas that are
not inspected at ends of each plate.
• They are made perpendicular to normal scans
Transverse Scan
• Transverse scans can be used to cover areas that are
not inspected at ends of each plate.
• They are made perpendicular to normal scans
Transverse Scan
• There will always areas on a plate that will not be
inspected using the Floormap system.
• These areas must be inspected by other methods,
typically the handscan or UT.
Resuming Tracks
• Tanks will always have some kind of obstructions that
can cause problems when inspecting plates.
• They can vary from:

• Isolated obstructions blocking one or two tracks on a
plate – such as a roof support plate
to
• Pipe work or heating coils running across the plate and
neighbouring plates
• The data acquisition software can be used very

efficient to scans plates with obstructions.
• Software must know an offset measurement

• It is measured between the point where scanner
stopped to point where the scanner will resume
Resuming Tracks
• Two ways to resuming tracks using the software:
• During the scan of a track
• Returning to a track after continuing other track

• Resume with an offset measurement
• Resume from other edge of plate
Resuming Tracks
During the scan of a track
Resuming Tracks
• Simplest way of resuming a track
• For dealing with small isolated obstructions on a plate
that may obstruct one or two tracks.
• Use either Raster or Parallel scanning mode
Resuming Tracks
• Simplest way of resuming a track
• For dealing with small isolated obstructions on a plate
that may obstruct one or two tracks.
• Use either Raster or Parallel scanning mode
• Consider plate below with the obstruction

Resuming Tracks
• Scan to the obstruction and stop before hitting it.

Resuming Tracks
• Mark where the scanner has stopped
Resuming Tracks
• Position the scanner around the other side of the
obstruction – on the same track position
Resuming Tracks
• Measure the distance between where the scanner
stopped, to where it will continue.
Resuming Tracks
• Click the Resume Button on the screen
Resuming Tracks
• Enter the measurement into the software
Resuming Tracks
• Continue scanning the track.
Resuming Tracks
Returning to a track after continuing other tracks
Resuming Tracks
• Easiest way to scan a plate which has obstructions
across the width of the plate
• Can only use the Parallel scanning mode
• First scan one side of the obstruction then go around it
once and resume each track individually using one of
two methods
Resuming Tracks
• Easiest way to scan a plate which has obstructions
across the width of the plate
• Can only use the Parallel scanning mode
• First scan one side of the obstruction then go around it
once and resume each track individually using one of
two methods
Two ways of resuming scanning
• Resume from other edge of plate
• Only used on rectangular plates
Resuming Tracks
• Returning to a track after continuing other tracks
Resuming Tracks
Resuming Tracks
• Click Accept moves onto the next track.
Resuming Tracks
Resuming Tracks
• Mark where the scanner has stopped.
• Continue scanning one side of the obstruction, marking
the location where the scanner stops each time.
Resuming Tracks
• Mark where the scanner has stopped.
• Continue scanning one side of the obstruction, marking
the location where the scanner stops each time.
• Once one side of the obstruction is complete take the
scanner around the other side of the obstruction.
• Resuming tracks can done by either
• Offset measurement
• From other edge
Resuming Tracks
Resume with an offset measurement
Resuming Tracks
• Position the scanner on the track you wish to resume.
Resuming Tracks
• Measure the distance from where the scanner stopped,
to where it will continue.
• Tell the software which track you wish to resuming and
how you intend to resume the track
Resuming Tracks
Resuming Tracks
• Continue scanning the track
Resuming Tracks
• Continue scanning the track.
• Repeat for all tracks on the plate
Resuming Tracks
Resume from other edge of plate
Resuming Tracks
• Position the scanner at the other edge of the plate for
the track you wish to resume
Resuming Tracks
• Enter the start offset
Resuming Tracks
• Tell the software which track you wish to resuming, how
you intend to resume the track
• Scan towards the obstruction.
Resuming Tracks
• Tell the software which track you wish to resuming, how
you intend to resume the track
• Scan towards the obstruction.
• Repeat for all tracks on the plate
Resuming Tracks
• If you have a plate with more than one obstructions it
is possible to use different methods of resume track.
Resuming Tracks
is possible to use different methods of resume track
• Working away from plate reference
Section 1 Section 2 Section 3

Resuming Tracks
• Section 1 will be scanned to the obstruction.

Resuming Tracks
• Section 2 will be Resume with Offset

Resuming Tracks
• Section 3 could either be
Resume with Offset
Resuming Tracks
• Section 3 could or
Resume from Other Edge
Loading Plates
• Look at all the obstruction in a tank and decide on
the most efficient way to inspect it.
• The software has the ability to load any saved plate
• Allows scanning to continue on any loaded plate.
Loading Plates
Consider tank below
What is the most efficient way to scan it?
1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5
2/1 2/2
3/1 3/2 3/3
4/1 4/2
5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5

Deleting Tracks
• If a mistake has been made during a scan then the
Cancel Button will allow the track to be restarted.
Deleting Tracks
Deleting Tracks
• If the track was accepted it is possible to delete the
last scanned track accepted into the software using
Delete Last Track.
• Delete last track will delete tracks in the order
• Transverse Tracks – the last scanned to the first one
• Plate Tracks – the last scanned to the first one
• Caution must be taken using the Delete Last Track
button whilst resuming tracks.
• Once you are happy with a resumed track click Save
Plate before resuming the next track.
• If a mistake is made on the next scan then the plate
can be loaded to the previous saved point.
Annular Plates
• In order to scan annular plate with the software there
must be a straight edge.
Annular Plates
Straight Edge
Annular Plates
• If the annular plate does not have a straight edge then
it must be inspected using manual mode.
Annular Plates
• If the annular plate does not have a straight edge then
it must be inspected using manual mode.
No Straight Edge
Annular Plates
• Annular ring is numbered in a clockwise direction,
beginning with Annular 1.
A1
Annular Plates
A1
Annular Plates
A8 A1
A7 A2
A6 A3
A5 A4
Annular Plates
beginning with annular 1.
• The annular ring can be rotated in the reporting
software clockwise or anticlockwise to position
annular 1 correctly.
A7 A8
A6 A1
A5 A2
A4 A3
Annular Plates
• The data acquisition software must know the annular
number and the following measurements must be
entered into it.
• Measurement 2 is known as the Annular Width and
refers to the weld between two annular plates
Annular Plates
entered into it.
• In order to position a plate reference corner a 90o right
angle must be assumed, can be at one of two points
Annular Plates
entered into it.
• Bottom LH corner
Annular Plates
entered into it.
• Bottom RH corner
Annular Plates
• Method of scanning annular plates is identical to the
inner floor plate.
• Starting offset varies for each track
• Resume tracks using offset measurements
• Unable to resume tracks from other edge
• Unable to do transverse scans
Annular Plates
• When scanning each track on a annular the start
offset must be measured from the annular plate
reference.
Annular Plates
reference.
• Depending on the position it is possible to have a
negative starting offset.
• If Plate Reference is at Bottom LH corner
Negative Positive
Start Offset Start Offset
Annular Plates
reference.
• Depending on the position it is possible to have a
negative starting offset.
• If Plate Reference is at Bottom RH corner
Positive Negative
Start Offset Start Offset
Sitemaster1000 Computer
Floormap VS2i Mapping Mode SM1000
• Ruggedized and ergonomically designed computer
develops for use in harsh environments
• Designed to withstand extreme temperature, moisture
and shock conditions.
• Manufactured to meet and exceed stringent testing
requirements.
Environment
• Operating Temperature: -30 C to 50 C
• Storage Temperature -30 C to 75 C
• Jet of water: IP-65
• Humidity: 10 - 95% RH, non-condensing
• Vibration: 5 - 500 Hz/4.5 g RMS 3 hours XYZ (non-
rotating disk)
• Shock: 30 g for 11 ms (non-rotating disk)
• Ruggedized and ergonomically designed computer
develops for use in harsh environments
• Designed to withstand extreme temperature, moisture
and shock conditions.
• Manufactured to meet and exceed stringent testing
requirements.
Regulatory Approvals
• Din 40050 Part 9 IEC 529
• Safety: UL: UL94, Class VO
• FCC: Part 15, Subpart B, Class B
• International Safety: CE
• Electrical: ISO7632-1, reverse polarity, dual battery
• EMC Susceptibility: ISO7637-2
• EN61000-6-2
• EMC Emissions: EN55022
• Specification
• Processor: 1.0 GHz Intel Celeron M
• Hard Drive: 30 GB SSD
• RAM: 512 MB
• Display: 12.1” SVGA (800x600 pixels)
• Operation System: Windows XP
• High Resolution resistive touch screen
• Adjustable screen brightness
• Voltage: 9-36 VDC
• Right side of the Sitemaster 1000
• Power On switch.
• Green Power On LED indicator
• Adjustable screen brightness controls
• Touch screen Stylus
Screen
Brightness
Control
Stylus Power On
• Rear Connections
• Fitted with rubber port plugs to provide additional
sealing against dust and moisture when ports are not
being used.
being used.
Fire Wire USB Serial Com2 Com1 Ethernet

Mouse / Keyboard
Power
Connector
being used.
• Floormap only requires
USB Com1
Power
Connector
• Power Connector
• Computer Power Lead
• Powers the SM1000 when fitted to the scanner
• Power Connector
• Desktop Power Supply

• Powers the SM1000 from the mains
• Power Connector
• Desktop Power Supply

• Powers the SM1000 from the mains
• The connector locks securely

• Disconnect push latch down
• Com 1 – DATA
• Serial Cable used to transfers data from scanner to
SM1000
• Com 1 – DATA
SM1000
• When fitting tighten thumb screws finger tight
• Com 1 – DATA
SM1000
• When fitting tighten thumb screws finger tight
• Alternate port Com 2
• USB
• Two standard USB ports to connect peripheral to.
• Primary use its to transfer data to/from the SM1000
• Use a dedicated USB flash drive
• Ensure it has NO Viruses.
• Attaching to the scanner
• The SM1000 is fitted scanner using the mounting
brackets and thumbscrews provided.
• Brackets attach using 4 mounting holes on the rear of
the SM1000
the SM1000
the SM1000.
• The yellow protective material is placed between the
SM1000 and the bracket.
• Also ensure that the yellow protective material faces
inwards
Sitemaster 1000 Computer

• Also ensure that the yellow protective material faces
inwards

• Either side of the scanner
mainframe are mount points
for the SM1000

for the SM1000

for the SM1000
• Mount the SM1000 and secure
with the thumb screws

• Connect the power and data leads to the front of the
scanner
DATA
Power
Connector

• Connect the power and data leads to the front of the
scanner
• Connect the Data cable and tighten the thumb screws
figure tight
• Twist and click the power connector.
DATA
Power
Connector
Data Acquisition Software
Floormap VS2i Data Acquisition Software
• To load the software double tap on the

Floormap VS Data acquisition
• To load the software double tap on the

Floormap VS Data acquisition
• Loaded software
Status Indicators
• All three must be green in order to begin scanning
Status Indicators
• No Floormap VS indicates that there is no
communication between the software and scanner.
• Check the scanner is powered
• Check the data cable is connected correctly
Status Indicators
• Floormap VS Found indicated all is communicating
correctly.
Status Indicators
• No Inspection indicates that there is no inspection
created or loaded in the software
• To create an inspection click on the Setup Inspection
Status Indicators
• No Calibration indicated that there is no calibration
created to begin an inspection.
Menu Buttons
• When there is no Inspection Loaded there are three
menu buttons
• Setup Inspection
• Options
• Exit
Exit
• This closes the software down and return to windows
Options
• Has a range of additional features
Options
• Click Options once displays the drop down options
menu.
Options
• Click Options once displays the drop down options
menu.
• Click Options again hides the menu
Options
• View Plate allows any plate to be viewed in a read
only form in the scan overview window.
Options
• Test is used to check the communication between the
software and scanner
Options
• Click Test will show the status of the communication
Options
• If everything is working correct it displays which COM
port on the SM1000 the scanner is connected to.
Options
• If there are communications problems then asks you to
check things. Once checked press Test again.
Options
• Change Icons can be used to change from English
text buttons to picture button icons.
Options
• Click the Change Icon Button
Options
• Click the Change Icon Button
• Select Picture Icons.txt and click Open
Options
• Change Icons can be used to change back to
English test icons
Options
English test icons
• Click on the button and select Standard Icons.txt
Options
English test icons
• Click on the button and select Standard Icons.txt
Options
• About shows information regarding software code
Options
Options
• Click the tick box to close the About window.
Options
• Settings is a password protected menu and can only
be accessed by Silverwing technicians
Options
• Settings is a password protected menu and can only
be accessed by Silverwing technicians
Options
• Software Version for the Data Acquisition installed is
displayed at the bottom
Setup Inspection
• Here details for a new inspection can be inputted.
Setup Inspection
• Here details for a new inspection can be inputted.
• If a current inspection loaded it must be finished before
a new inspection can be created.
• Covered later in Archive Data
Setup Inspection
• Click Setup Inspection to open the Inspection Setup
window and input details
Setup Inspection
Setup Inspection
• Inspection Date is generated by Windows
Setup Inspection
• Inspection Date is generated by Windows
• Equipment Serial is found on the serial plate located at
back of scanner
Setup Inspection
• To input information double tap on the white box
Setup Inspection
• An onscreen keyboard automatically appears
Setup Inspection
• Type the information the press the Enter Key to apply
Setup Inspection
• Type the information the press the Enter Key to apply
• Repeat for all the inspection information
Setup Inspection
• Measurement can be either Metric or Imperial
Setup Inspection
• Measurement can be either Metric or Imperial
• Diameter, No of Annulars and Annular Width if
known can be entered but are not required at this
stage. If entered the annular dimensions are
calculated automatically.
Setup Inspection
• Load Inspection allows a saved inspection to be
loaded and continued.
Setup Inspection
• Load Inspection allows a saved inspection to be
loaded and continued.
• Navigate to the inspection folder and open the .ivs file
Setup Inspection
• Load Calibration allows a saved calibration to be
loaded into the inspection.
Setup Inspection
• Open the required .cal file
Setup Inspection
• Open the required .cal file
• The file name is displayed in the Calibration box
below
Setup Inspection
• Cancel closes the window without saving
Setup Inspection
• Save Inspection creates the new inspection
Setup Inspection
• Click Save Inspection once all required information is
entered and a folder, generated from tank id, customer
and data fields, where all the inspection data is stored.
Setup Inspection
• Click Save Inspection once all required information is
entered and a folder, generated from tank id, customer
and data fields, where all the inspection data is stored.
Menu Buttons
• Once an Inspection has been created three additional
menu buttons appear:
• Calibration
• Scan
• Archive
Status Indicators
• There are now two green indicators.
Status Indicators
• Floormap VS Found so all is communicating correctly.
Status Indicators
• Inspection Loaded indicates we have created or
loaded the an inspection into the software.
Status Indicators
• Inspection Loaded indicates we have created or
loaded the an inspection into the software.
• Details of the inspection are displayed on screen
Status Indicators
• There is still one red indicator.
Status Indicators
• No Calibration is due to not having a performed a
calibration scan or loading a calibration scan.
Status Indicators
• No Calibration since to not having a performed a
calibration scan or loading a calibration scan.
• This causes the Scan menu to be unavailable.
Archive
• Used to back up data, edit inspection details and
finish inspections.
Archive
finish inspections.
• Click Archive to open the Archive Data window
Archive
finish inspections.
• Click Archive to open the Archive Data window
Archive
• Inspection Information is shown
Archive
• Total Data size for the inspection is shown
Archive
• Total Data size for the inspection is shown
• If Backup to D is ticked then the D drive is selected
as the default save location.
Archive
• Insert the USB data stick into a USB slot
• This will default to D drive when connected
• Click the Backup button
Archive
• Insert the USB data stick into a USB slot
• This will default to D drive when connected
• Click the Backup button
• A message will appear once complete.
Archive
• If no USB data stick is attached to the computer and
the Backup button is pressed the message saying it
cannot create folder at destination, check it exists.
Archive
• If the Backup to D is not ticked and Backup is pressed
Archive
• If the Backup to D is not ticked and Backup is pressed
• A window opens to select a location to backup the
data. Navigate and click ok
Archive
• Archive File will close the Archive and return to the
main screen
Archive
• Edit Inspection will open the window where the
inspection details inputted for the inspection
Archive
Archive
• Any changed to tank ID, customer or date will create a
new inspection folder to save all data to.
Archive
• Cancel will exit with no changes
Archive
• Cancel will exit with no changes
• Save Inspection will save any changes before exit
Archive
• Finish Inspection will end the current inspection
Archive
• To create a new inspection first you must finish
inspection the current inspection.
Archive
• To create a new inspection first you must finish
inspection the current inspection.
• It asks if you are sure want to end inspection.
Archive
• Continue Inspection will close Archive Data window
and return to the main screen
Archive
• Continue Inspection will close Archive Data window
and return to the main screen
Calibration
• Used to perform calibration scans, save calibrations
and recall calibrations.
Calibration
• Click Calibration to open the Scanner Calibration
window
Calibration
• Click Calibration to open the Scanner Calibration
window
Calibration
• Close returns to the main screen
Calibration
• Save Calibration is used to save a calibration
Calibration
• Load Calibration is used to load a saved calibration
Calibration
• Load Calibration is used to load a saved calibration
• Calibrate is used to perform a new calibration
Calibration
• The FloormapVS2i should only be calibrated using
MFL Reference plates manufactured to the current
Silverwing specification
• The calibration procedure should be carried out on a

MFL reference plate the same thickness as the floor
plates to be inspected.
• It is acceptable to use a standard MFL reference plate

providing that the plate used is within 1mm of the floor
plate thickness but not thinner than it
• When calibrating on a reference plate that is thicker
than the floor plate the system will be slightly over
sensitive so it may be necessary to adjust the results
• The FloormapVS2i system must be turned on and left

for a period of 10 minutes before calibration
Calibration
• The FloormapVS2i sensor height and thickness range
must be set up in accordance with the Floor Scanner
Setup Guide table in the user manual
• Section 1 Page 35 of VS2i Manual rev 2.4
Calibration
• To perform a new calibration click Calibrate
Calibration
• A message appears indicating direction of travel on
the calibration plate, and to check scanner settings.
Calibration
• A message appears indicating direction of travel on
the calibration plate, and to check scanner settings.
• Position the scanner at the end of the calibration plate
so it travels over the 80% defect first
Calibration
• Click the tick box
Calibration
• The scanner now ready to begin calibration
Calibration
• Turn the drive handle ON and let the scanner drive
along the full length of the plate.
• As the scanner travels the Distance measured increases
Calibration
• Release the drive handle before the drive wheels
reach the end of the plate.
• This will end the first calibration scan.
Calibration
• This will end the first calibration scan.
• Click the Accept Button
Calibration
• Another message appears indicating the opposite
direction of travel on the calibration plate.
• Position the scanner to travel in the opposite direction
across calibration plate, travelling over the 20% defect
first.
Calibration
Calibration
Calibration
• As the scanner travels the Distance measured increases
Calibration
• This will end the second calibration scan.
Calibration
• This will end the second calibration scan.
• Click the Accept Button
Calibration
• A window shows peak magnitude for each percentage
Calibration
20% ;
20%
Calibration
20% ; 40% ;
40%
Calibration
20% ; 40% ; 60% ;
60%
Calibration
20% ; 40% ; 60% ; 80%
80%
Calibration
20% ; 40% ; 60% ; 80%
• Normal : value from the first calibration scan
Calibration
20% ; 40% ; 60% ; 80%
• Opposite : values from the second calibration scan
Calibration
20% ; 40% ; 60% ; 80%
• New : calculated average values for both directions
Calibration
20% ; 40% ; 60% ; 80%
• New : calculated average values for both directions
Calibration
• The values correspond to the peak amplitude for each
percentage loss. The aim is to ensure the values for
the normal and opposite directions are very close one
another so the averaged new values also similar
Calibration
Normal: 66
Calibration
Opposite: 68
Calibration
New: 67
Calibration
• Click OK to close the window
Calibration
• Click OK to close the window
Calibration
• The red line indicated the Calibration Trace
Calibration
• It represents the average of the both calibration scans
Calibration
• The peaks represent the four percentage losses
found in the opposite direction of travel.
Calibration
20%
Calibration
40%
Calibration
60%
Calibration
80%
Calibration
• What to look for in a calibration trace?
• Is it an Acceptable or Non Acceptable Calibration Trace?
Calibration
• Four clear peaks represent the percentage losses
Calibration
20%
Calibration
40%
Calibration
60%
Calibration
80%
Calibration
• Ensure ample height between each peaks
Calibration
20% to 40%
Calibration
40% to 60%
Calibration
60% to 80%
Calibration
• Each peak must touch the red calibration trace, but
not be above it
Calibration
not be above it
Calibration
not be above it
Calibration
not be above it
Calibration
not be above it
Calibration
not be above it
• A flat level base line with no noise or other peaks.
Calibration
not be above it
• A flat level base line with no noise or other peaks.
Calibration
• Examples of Non Acceptable Calibration traces
Calibration
1
Calibration
• Looks a good calibration, but
1
Calibration
• Looks a good calibration, but
• Noise detected across the base line.
1
Calibration
2
Calibration
2
Calibration
• A noise peak is higher than the detected 20% peak.
20%
Calibration
• A noise peak is higher than the detected 20% peak.
• Very little height between the 60% and 80% peaks
60% to 80%
Calibration
3
Calibration
3
Calibration
• A noise peak is higher than the detected 60% peaks.
60%
Calibration
• A noise peak is higher than the detected 60% peaks.
• The peaks do not touch the red calibration trace
3
Calibration
4
Calibration
• Base line is at quite a high level
4
Calibration
• Base line is at quite a high level
• No clear peaks represent the percentage losses
4
Calibration
5
Calibration
• Peaks of 40% and 80% intersect calibration trace.
5
Calibration
6
Calibration
• Peaks of 60% and 80% intersect calibration trace.
6
Calibration
7
Calibration
• Peaks of the 80% does not touch the calibration trace
7
Calibration
8
Calibration
• Peaks of 40%, 60% and 80% do not touch the
calibration trace
8
Calibration
9
Calibration
• Peak detected at the end of the base line
9
Calibration
• Caused by running off the end of the calibration plate
9
Calibration
• Motor start signal
9
Calibration
• Motor start signal
• Low battery
9
Calibration
10
Calibration
• Noise detected across the base line
10
Calibration
• Noise detected across the base line
• Peaks of the 80% intersects the calibration trace
10
Calibration
• If the calibration trace is not acceptable check the
scanner setting and sensor height.
Calibration
• If the calibration trace is not acceptable check the
scanner setting and sensor height.
• Click Calibrate to begin another calibration
Calibration
• Examples of Acceptable Calibration traces
Calibration
1
Calibration
2
Calibration
3
Calibration
4
Calibration
5
Calibration
6
Calibration
• If the calibration trace is acceptable then it must be
saved.
Calibration
saved.
• Click Save Calibration
Calibration
saved.
• Click Save Calibration
• Type a filename for the calibration
Calibration
• When deciding a filename for the calibration use a
unique name.
Calibration
unique name.
Plate Thickness
Calibration
unique name.
Plate Thickness / Tank number
Calibration
unique name.
Plate Thickness / Tank number / Date
Calibration
unique name.
Plate Thickness / Tank number / Date / Operator
Calibration
unique name.
Plate Thickness / Tank number / Date / Operator / Location
Calibration
unique name.
• Otherwise could overwrite an existing calibration file
Calibration
unique name.
• Click Enter to save it into the calibrations folder
Calibration
unique name.
• Click Enter to save it into the calibrations folder
Calibration
• To Load a saved calibration click the Load Calibrate
button.
Calibration
button.
• Select the calibration you wish to load from the list
and click Open.
• Ensure the scanner is setup to match the calibration
Calibration
button.
and click Open.
Calibration
button.
and click Open.
• The loaded calibration trace will appear.
Calibration
• Once a new calibration has been saved, or a saved
calibration loaded, click Close.
Calibration
• On the main page the file name is displayed for the
loaded calibration.
Calibration
• On the main page the file name is displayed for the
loaded calibration.
Status Indicators
• There are now three green indicator.
• Calibration Loaded is shown once a new calibration
has been saved, or a saved calibration loaded.
Status Indicators
• There are now three green indicator.
• Calibration Loaded is shown once a new calibration
has been saved, or a saved calibration loaded.
• This allows the Scan menu to be available.
Scan
• Used for individual floor plate setup and data
acquisition control for each plate.
Scan
• Click Scan to open the Plate Setup window
Plate Setup
• Click Scan to open the Plate Setup window
Plate Setup
• The Plate Setup window is used to enter the physical
information of the plate to be scanned.
Plate Setup
• Tab menu to between Plate Mode or Annular Mode
Plate Setup
• Tab menu to between Plate Mode or Annular Mode
Plate Setup
• Tab menu to between Plate or Annular
• Look at Plate Setup
Plate Setup
• Click Close returns to the main page
Plate Setup
• Row and Plate Number of the plate to be scanned.
Plate Setup
• Use the arrows and adjust to the correct number for the
plate.
Plate Setup
• Use the arrows and adjust to the correct number for the
plate.
Plate Setup
• The plate numbering system affects the way the
desktop analysis software draws the tank layout. If the
correct sequence of row and plates are not saved, the
tank drawing will not match the actual layout of the tank.
Plate Setup
Plate Setup
• Select the correct orientation for the plate.
Plate Setup
• Select the correct orientation for the plate
• Vertical Plate
Plate Setup
• Vertical Plate
• Horizontal Plate
Plate Setup
• Vertical Plate
• Horizontal Plate
• The plate orientation changes in the thumbnail view
Plate Setup
• Scan Type
Plate Setup
• Scan Type
• Select the correct scan type
Plate Setup
• Scan Type
• Parallel Scanning
Plate Setup
• Scan Type
• Raster Scanning
Plate Setup
• Scan Type
• Raster Scanning
• The directional arrows change in the thumbnail view
Plate Setup
• Plate Reference
Plate Setup
• Plate Reference
• Select the correct starting corner in relation to the tank
datum.
Plate Setup
• Plate Reference
datum.
• Tank Datum is always bottom left hand corner of the
computer screen.
Plate Setup
• Plate Reference
datum.
• Tank Datum is always bottom left hand corner of the
computer screen.
• The physical tank datum must relate to the software datum
Plate Setup
• Plate Reference
datum.
• Position the scanner so the bottom left hand corner of the
computer screen matches the bottom left hand corner of
the tank.
Plate Setup
• Plate Reference
datum.
• Select Top Left Corner
Plate Setup
• Plate Reference
datum.
• Select Top Right Corner
Plate Setup
• Plate Reference
datum.
• Select Bottom Right Corner
Plate Setup
• Plate Reference
datum.
• Select Bottom Left Corner
Plate Setup
• Plate Reference
datum.
• Select Bottom Left Corner
• The directional arrows change in the thumbnail view
Plate Setup
• Plate Dimensions
Plate Setup
• Correct dimensions of the plate must be entered.
Plate Setup
• Length
• Must be the longest length
Plate Setup
• Length
• Must be the longest length
• Width
Plate Setup
• To enter the dimensions click on the text box.
Plate Setup
• To enter the dimensions click on the text box.
• A keypad window will appear
Plate Setup
• Using the keypad, enter the required distance.
Plate Setup
• Click Enter to apply the distance.
Plate Setup
• Click Enter to apply the distance.
Plate Setup
• Repeat this for the Width if required.
Plate Setup
• Repeat this for the Width if required
Plate Setup
• Repeat this for the Width if required
• Minimum width is set to 300mm – width of scanner
Plate Setup
• If the Width is set greater than the Length a warning
message appears to check the measurements.
Plate Setup
• Confirming plate setup
Plate Setup
• Once the plate has been setup correctly it must be
created. To do this click Create.
Plate Setup
• Once the plate has been setup correctly it must be
created. To do this click Create.
• The software loads the scan overview window for the
created plate.
Scan Overview Window


• Allows the created plate to be scanned using the
software

• Plate Setup information is shown about the plate

• Row and Plate number

• Tank Datum

• Tank Datum
• Plate reference

• Tank Datum
• Plate reference
• Scan Direction

• Since there is no illustration of any track or defects on
the plate it shows this is the first scan of the plate

• To scan a track on the plate

• Place the Floormap in the correct starting position

• Click the Scan button.


• Enter the start offset.
• The distance from the start of the plate to the sensor head

• The minimum is 140mm

• Click Enter and the scan progress window is shown

• Click Enter and the scan progress window is shown

• The FloormapVS2i is now idle waiting for the drive
handle to be turned.
• Turning the drive handle at this point will simultaneously
start the scanner motors and data collection functions.

• When the handle is turned, the scan progress increase
showing a percentage of the total distance covered.
• This handle must be held in the ON position until the
required scan length has been reached.

• Once the drive handle is released, the FloormapVS2i
will stop and the data collection will be paused.
• The Scan Summary window shows details of the
distance travelled and the length of the current plate.

• Three options are available for that scanned track
• Resume
• Accept
• Cancel

• Have three options available for that scanned track
• Resume
• Move the scanner past an obstruction and continue
scanning the same track.

• Cancel
• Discards any data collected from the track and
allows the scan of the track to be repeated

• Accept
• Saves and displays the current track and prepares
the software to begin scanning the next track.

• Click Accept

• Click Accept
• The FloormapVS2i analyses the collected data and
displays its visual representation on the screen.

• Scanning the next track

• The green arrow indicated the direction of travel for the
next track.

next track.
• To begin the next track click Scan and repeat the steps

• Once the second track is accepted it is drawn on screen

next track.

next track.
• Begin the next track by clicking Scan.

• Once the third track is accepted it is drawn on screen

• Again the green arrow indicated the direction of travel
for the next track.

• Again the green arrow indicated the direction of travel
for the next track.
• Begin the next track by clicking Scan.

• Once the fourth track is accepted it is drawn on screen

• The maximum number of tracks for the plate is reached.

• The maximum number of tracks for the plate is reached.
• The Scan button is now disabled.

• Plate Information

• Number of tracks and transverse tracks on the plate.

• The maximum percentage loss on the plate

• The maximum percentage loss on the plate
• The co-ordinates (from the plate reference) and
percentage loss of the cursors position on the screen

• View Menu Bar

• View Menu Bar
• Contains the zoom control function

• View Menu Bar
• To open the menu bar click View Menu

• View Menu Bar

• View Menu Bar
• The magnifying glass buttons control the zoom in/out

• View Menu Bar
• The magnifying glass buttons control the zoom in/out

• View Menu Bar
• The magnifying glass buttons are control zoom in/out
• Navigate around using the red directional arrows

• View Menu Bar
• The co-ordinates (from the plate reference) and
percentage loss of the cursors position on the screen

• View Menu Bar
• To restore the view to the entire plate click the red circle.

• View Menu Bar

• View Menu Bar
• To close the menu click on View Menu

• View Menu Bar
• To close the menu click on View Menu

• Threshold Menu Bar

• Used to filter the level of corrosion displayed on a plate

• Open the menu by clicking Threshold Menu


• By default the threshold is set to show above 20%

• Adjusting the slider bar to changes the threshold level

• Adjusting the slider bar to changes the threshold level

• To vary by 5% intervals use the + or – buttons

• Threshold can be locked to avoid accidental adjustment

• Threshold can be locked to avoid accidental adjustment

• To close the menu click Threshold Menu again

• To close the menu click Threshold Menu again

• Track Menu Bar

• Track Menu Bar
• Provides information and functions over a selected track

• Track Menu Bar
• Open the menu by clicking Track Menu

• Track Menu Bar
• To select a track touch it with the cursor

• Track Menu Bar
• To select a track touch it with the cursor
• Selected track is number 3

• Track Menu Bar
• Information regarding the selected track

• Track Menu Bar
• Information regarding the selected track
• Information regarding the cursor position on the track

• Track Menu Bar
• To delete the most recent track click Delete Last Track

• Track Menu Bar
• To delete the most recent track click Delete Last Track
• To resume an existing track click Resume Track

• Track Menu Bar
• To close the menu click Track Menu

• Track Menu Bar
• To close the menu click Track Menu

• Plate Menu Bar

• Plate Menu Bar
• Used to load a saved plate or clear the current plate

• Plate Menu Bar
• Open the menu by clicking Plate Menu

• Plate Menu Bar
• Removes any saved data recorded on the plate

• Plate Menu Bar
• Removes any saved data recorded on the plate
• Loads a plate that has already been saved.

• Plate Menu Bar
• To close the menu click Plate Menu

• Plate Menu Bar
• To close the menu click Plate Menu

• To scan a Transverse track on a plate

• Place the Floormap in the desired position

• Click the Transverse Scan button


• Enter the start offset and proceed to scan the track

• Click Accept to the Scan Summary window


• To position the track correctly software needs:

• Direction of the scan - Relative to Plate Ref (Red Circle)

• Travelling away from Plate Reference

• Travelling towards Plate Reference

• Click on the Arrow to change direction

• Click Cancel discards the scan.

• Click Select to continue.

• Location on the plate - Relative to Plate Ref (Red Circle)


• At the start of the plate - Default location

• At the end of the plate – Click End

• Distance from start edge

• Distance from start edge
• Position by dragging the plate or a measurement




• To begin another Transverse track on a plate





• To position the track


• Click Select to continue

• Draws track at the start of the plate - Default location

• Draws track at the start of the plate - Default location
• To position at the end of the plate – Click End

• The green border indicates the current track
• The red boarder indicates a fixed track

• Click Select once the track is positioned to continue.

• A visual representation of the track is displayed

• Known false indications are shown at the end of the track

• Known false indications are shown at the end of the track
• Must delete transverse track then re-scan again


• Located in Track Menu


• Click Delete Last Track

• Confirmation window for deleting the last track appears


• Click Yes to delete the last track (transverse track 2)

• The track data is deleted and the visual representation
of the track is then removed.

• The track data is deleted and the visual representation
of the track is then removed.
• The transverse track can then be rescanned

• Save Plate

• Save Plate
• The plate can be saved at any point during the
inspection by clicking Save Plate.

• New Plate

• New Plate
• Once all scans on current plate are complete time to
move onto the next plate and begin scanning

• New Plate
• Once all scans on current plate are complete time to
move onto the next plate and begin scanning
• Click New Plate

• New Plate
• A window appears if the plate has not been saved

• New Plate
• Click Cancel to return back to the scan overview window

• New Plate

• New Plate
• Click No to Discard the plate

• New Plate
• Click No to Discard the plate
• Click Yes to Save the plate

• New Plate
• If No is selected the scanned plate is not be saved when
the scan overview window closed.

• New Plate
• If No is selected the scanned plate is not be saved when
the scan overview window closed.
• The plate setup window displays the settings for the last
created plate.

• New Plate
• If Yes is selected the scanned plate is saved before the
scan overview window closed.

• New Plate

• New Plate
• The plate setup window displays the settings for the last
created plate but the plate number is increased by 1.

• New Plate
• Change the required settings for the next plate to be
scanned.

• New Plate
scanned.

• New Plate
scanned.
• Click Create to load the scan overview window

• New Plate
scanned.
• Click Create to load the scan overview window
• This plate can then be scanned.
Annular Plate Setup

Annular Plate Setup

• To setup an annular plate then change to the Annular
tab in the Plate Setup menu
Annular Plate Setup

• To setup an annular plate then change to the Annular
tab in the Plate Setup menu
• Here the physical information of the annular plate to
be scanned is inputted
Annular Plate Setup

• Click Close returns to the main page
Annular Plate Setup

• Annular Plate Number
Annular Plate Setup

• Use the arrows and adjust to the correct annular number.
Annular Plate Setup

• The Annular plates must be numbered in a clockwise
direction around the tank because the desktop analysis
software positions them in this fashion.
• If the correct sequence is not followed the tank drawing will
not match the actual layout of the tank.
Annular Plate Setup

• Annular Plate Dimensions
Annular Plate Setup

• If the tank diameter, number of annulars and annular
width were inputted into the inspection details then the
annular dimension are worked out automatically by
assuming all are equal in size.
Annular Plate Setup

• To create the scan area of the annular click Custom
Annular Plate Setup

Annular Plate Setup

• The software requires 4 measurements of the annular
Annular Plate Setup

• The software requires 4 measurements of the annular
• Measurement number 2 is known as the Annular Width.
Annular Plate Setup

Annular Plate Setup

• To enter a dimension double click in the text box.
Annular Plate Setup

• Enter the required dimension then to apply click Enter
Annular Plate Setup

Annular Plate Setup

• Repeat by entering all required dimensions
Annular Plate Setup

• Repeat by entering all required dimensions
Annular Plate Setup

• To exit without using any of the entered dimensions for the
annular plate click the red cross
Annular Plate Setup

• To apply the entered dimensions for the annular plate click
the green tick
Annular Plate Setup

• To apply the entered dimensions for the annular plate click
the green tick
• An illustration of the annular is then drawn in the Plate
setup window.
Annular Plate Setup

• Annular Plate Reference
Annular Plate Setup

• Unlike plates it is not possible to reference a starting
corner to the tank datum due to the annular rotates
around the tank causing the tank datum position to
constantly change.
Annular Plate Setup

• Look towards the shell either start
Annular Plate Setup

• Bottom Left Hand corner
Annular Plate Setup

• Bottom Left Hand corner
• Bottom Right Hand corner
Annular Plate Setup

• Confirming Annular Plate Setup
Annular Plate Setup

• Once the Annular plate has been setup correctly it must
be created. To do this click Create.
Annular Plate Setup

• Once the Annular plate has been setup correctly it must
be created. To do this click Create.
• The software loads the scan overview window for the
created Annular plate.
Annular Scan Overview


• Allows the created Annular plate to be scanned using
the software

• Annular Plate Setup information is shown about the
plate

plate
• Annular number

plate
• Annular number
• Plate reference

plate
• Annular number
• Plate reference
• Scan Direction



• Click the Scan button.


• When scanning annular tracks the start offset defaults to 0

• Position the scanner and measure the start offset

• Position the scanner and measure the start offset
• Remember the start offset can be negative on an annular

• If its the first scan track then it the start offset should be at
least 140.

least 140.
• Click Enter

least 140.
• Click Enter, scan the track and accept it

least 140.
• Click Enter, scan the track and accept it

• Scan overview is identical to plate expect:
• Transverse track is not available with annular
• Resume from other edge is not available with annular

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Operator Training Course

Training certificates are issued providing:

Permanent magnets induces a uniform

The magnets induces a uniform magnetic field

On encountering corrosion a magnetic

This magnetic leakage field is then

The Hall Effect Sensor

Floormap VS2i Magnetic Bridge

Floormap VS2i Sensor Head

Limitations of Floormap VS2i

• Several factors relating to tank floor cleanliness can

• Before commencing and inspection all product must be

• Any sludge, standing water, scale and loose ferrite

• Once the cleaning has been completed, any residual

• The floor plates must be clean enough to conduct a

Not acceptable for MFL Inspection

The following photographs detail situations that would

Image 1 – 60mm thick layer of product residue

Image 2 - Product residue masking top surface corrosion

Image 3 - Heavy Scale

Image 4 - Thick Layer of Scale

Image 5 - Combination of hardened scale and loose

Image 6 – Annular plate covered with a thick layer of

Image 7 - Uneven coated surface. The marked area

Acceptable for MFL Inspection

The following photographs detail examples of tank

Image 8 - Floor plates cleaned to bare metal using

Image 9 – Top surface corrosion now visible after

Image 10 - Generally acceptable coated surface

Image 11 - Floor cleaned to acceptable standard

Image 12 - Floor Cleaned to acceptable standard –

Image 13 - Floor Cleaned to acceptable standard –

• Acceptable cleaning methods

• The floor plates must be clean enough to

The Floormap VS2i can be used to detect

• All indications are displayed via the top panel.

• The report produced is a UT based report.

Nominal Plate Thickness

Machine Design and Use

Tank Floor Design

Tank Floor Obstructions

Health and Safety Information

Heath and Safety Information

Carrying the FloormapVS2i

Carrying the FloormapVS2i

Rear Connector Panel

Rear Connector Panel

Fitting the battery

Removing the battery for charging

• Connect battery to the charger and before switching it

• Connect battery and turn on the charger.

Motor and Gearbox

Roller and Wheels

Sensor Head Cable

Sensor Head Removal.

Height Adjustor Nut

Sensor Head Removal.

Inspection of Sensor Head and Cable

Inspection of Sensor Head and Cable

Replacing the Sensor Head

Replacing the Sensor Head

Top Panel Operation