TPT March 2015

Inspection, testing & qual ity control

New flaw detector ranges SONATEST has launched the latest range of the Sitescan and Masterscan series of flaw detectors. Retaining the best features of the established series, the new range has evolved in response to the requirements of users and their applications, combining simplicity of use with improved capability and field- proven reliability.

reference indications DAC curves can now be converted to TCG and back again with ease. The unique Split DAC option gives up to three zones of additional gain to permit single-pass scanning of lossy materials and thicker sections. Angle measurement mode is a new standard feature that simplifies beam plotting. Using the built-in peak detection mode, the beam profile for any transducer can be confirmed in moments. The introduction of a corrosion software option improves reliability over spot-thickness measure- ments and includes a B-scan display function that shows a cross-section of the material being tested based on its wall thickness. A-scan data can be stored with the thickness readings and transferred to a PC using the new UT-lity Pro data management software.

The user now has the freedom and flexibility to customise their instrument to fulfil their preferences and meet their application demands. All units are field upgradeable. New and standard software options can be customised to meet the needs of the project, as can the hardware of the instrument – either the traditional table-top style case or the more recent hand-held portable case with rotary wheel menu driver. The flaw detectors offer new features to boost the productivity of the inspector. Customisable and intuitive menus create a smooth workflow for the operator and, together with improved 4GB of data storage, simplified PC interfacing and new UT-lity reporting software, the

post-inspection report writing and result processing is enhanced. The new range consists of four mod- els: the Sitescan 500S and D-50 offer entry level broadband UT performance, and the Masterscan 700S and D-70 provide high specifications, including eight filter settings from 100kHz to 22MHz, with 100-450V square wave transmitter and 20m range. DAC functionality, available on all models, now enables up to three custom DAC curves on-screen, meeting all known worldwide standards. Adjustable DAC curves increase the available dynamic range, and using the same

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