Observations

New sections in WinCan VX always show an empty observation area without any grid structure. Use the buttons in the symbol bar at the bottom right hand corner of the observation panel to create a new (1) or to delete (4 ) an existing observation or use the corresponding right-click menu command. To edit an existing observation directly double click on the observation text (2):

Open

In both cases the damage catalogue the current project is based on will automatically be opened in a separate panel. Use the TAB key on your keyboard or the mouse to jump from one category to the next in order to describe the damage in accordance with the standards for your region.

You may directly enter the observation code or a key word into the text field at the top left hand corner of the panel (3), and all the codes containing that word will be listed, from where you can select the moste appropriate option:

Open

Click on the green check mark to confirm the current observation or push the cancel button to quit the catalogue without saving any damage entry. The green check mark only appears when all the parameters required by the catalogue standard have been entered.

Additional Input Parameters

Some damage catalogues (e.g. PACP, WRC, WSA, NZPIM, EN-13508) require the input of additional parameters to accurately describe the observation. WinCan VX lists these yellow-marked input fields by default to the right of the catalogue window:

Circumferential damage extents must be described with clock positions (example 3 o'clock or from 5 to 7 o'clock). If the clock is displayed you can directly click on a clock position to locate the damage. To describe a larger damage extent select clockwise two pointer positions (1). If the clock symbol is missing use the corresponding text fields to enter the pointer positions.

Some observations can be described as continuous. In such cases, it is necessary to select and highlight the text Start (2) in the list box before confirming the observation. At all subsequent observation entries, the description of the observation End automatically appears in the catalogue panel until the user selects it to confirm the end of the continuous observation:

Additional remarks relating to the observation can be added as defined by the coding template in the Remarks field or by clicking the … button to the right hand side of the Remarks Field to bring up a separate editing window.The user can make the observation text appear briefly on the video recording by clicking the button indicated.Double-click on the coloured damage code to close the continuous damage.

Damage Grading Scores

Some standards (e.g. PACP, WRC, WSA, NZPIM) apply an automatic damage assessment (also known as damage scoring or condition grading) whereas others allow the user to set the value manually. To manually run the grading system, select the Rating button from the WinCan Analyst tab:

Observations that have been graded can also be printed in specific colors, usually predefined by the corresponding damage standard (e.g. WRC).

In accordance with the standards that describe the way in which these grades are calculated, the user should take note that the values are offered as a guideline only, and are not always available for all types of pipe material.