ULTRASONIC PHASED ARRAY FLAW DETECTOR
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1. ULTRASONIC PHASED ARRAV FLAW DETECTOR 16 64 Phased Arrav Integrated TOFD Superior Imaging Full Data Recording Fast Encoded Scans Multi Scan Simultaneous UT amp PA Instant Focal Law Calculations Easy Report Generation IP65 Enclosure Calibration Wizards 3D ScanPlan Probe amp Wedge Databases TCG and DAC 16 bit architecture Unlimited Scan Lengths Huge File size 2GB USB key Data Storage WheelProbe Compatible Hot Swap Battery Packs sonatestveo com Sonatest VeO Power amp performance perfectly packaged The veo Phased Array ultrasonic flaw detector reinforces Sonatest s reputation for innovative technician focussed product development The veo s simple controls superior performance advanced features and rugged enclosure deliver simplicity capability and reliability to the technician s finger tips Ultrasonic Phased Array technology has become the established method for advanced NDT testing applications Phased Array techniques allow the user to control parameters such as beam angle and focal distance to create an image of the test part enhancing defect detection and speed of testing In addition using the latest computer technology data can be permanently recorded for processing and report generation The veo s robust design intuitive user interface and extensive online help brings the power of Phased Array to the field based technician Typical applications include Weld Inspe2. chassis surrounded by an impact absorbing enclosure and sealed to IP65 Designed to incorporate many features to make site work easier the VeO is fitted with stan dard camera mount fittings underneath and four attachment points on the back for tripods and other equipment accessories Additionally the four corner D rings allow the Veo to be attached to carry straps and 4 point body harnesses for easy movement and freeing hands for scanning The veo has a two battery design which is hot swappable therefore minimising down time and heightening the reliability of performance in the field UT Studio UT Studio is a PC based software package for Phased Array analysis and report generation Recorded veo data files are easily transferred from the USB data key and used to generate new views and projections Using a familiar windows drag and drop interface the user can create multiple views such as Top End and B Scan by simply dragging veo data files onto templates for display Powerful measurement cursors and extractors are used to identify indica tions size and annotate defects Reports are easily generated and can be exported into PDF format for review and circulation rm seed eis i 166 0 TLEmm 625mm 4mm SAMO sea B Pl 3D Scanplan A Scan The veo Scanplan supports multiple probes and scans enabling The veo supports traditional ultrasonic testing with mono transducers the set up of inspection plans from a number
3. SB Memory Stick 8GB Lithium lon Battery packs x 2 Power Cord amp Power Supply adaptor Couplant Quick Start Guide amp User Manual CD Screen Protector Anti Glare Carry Strap A point Neck Harness Transport Case Airplane carry on size VEO Accessories Splash Proof USB Keyboard Waterproof Mouse Battery Charger Tripod Lithium lon Battery pack UT Studio Professional edition QuickTrace Encoder Rapidscan to veo Encoder Adapter DAAH Array probe cable Screen Protector USB Memory Stick 8GB Phased Array Cable Y Splitter TOFD 40 dB Pre amp Phased Array Test Block Steel Phased Array Test Block Aluminium HD 15 Encoder Adapter VEO Kits eveo amp Magman Scanner eveo amp Corrosion WheelProbe eveo amp Manual TOFD eveo amp Manual Weld veo Transducers Further transducer models available enquire for full range Frequency Model Number o of Elements Pitch mm Wedge MHz No s mesons aa os esiema 5 jmresomzeosramo 2 08 S5 miega s_ ri re sowzecoar irwop 2 08 ir miega Teremos 4 os esiema ea os 7 oa T1 PE 7 5M30E0 6P 35W0D 17 Integral T1 PE 7 5M40E0 6P 17W0D CWP 05 64 08 05 veo WheelProbe CWP 02 64 08 05 veo CM WheelProbe SONATEST LTD Distributed by Dickens Road Old Wolverton Milton Keynes MK12 5QQ UK Tel 44 0 1908 316345 Fax 44 0 1908 321323 www sonatest com sales sonatest com Part No 147385 www sonatestveo com
4. ction Corrosion Mapping Aerospace and Composite testing The intuitive menu system is application and workflow driven with set up and operation swiftly becoming second nature Integrated Help and Wizards guide the user through scan set up whilst Optimisation Tips ensure the Veo always performs at the highest level The unique 3D ScanPlan view gives immediate visual confirmation of correct set up and ultrasound coverage even in complex multi probe applications Fast and efficient wizards for sound velocity wedge delay TCG DAC TOFD setup and Encoder cali bration are all provided as standard Clear indication of the calibration status is provided on screen via a simple traffic light system so that operators can check at a glance that the veo is calibrated for the inspection task Menu navigation uses Sonatest s second generation scroll wheel technology for fast parameter selection with shortcut keys for the most used functions and alphanumeric entry The familiar Start Stop and Record keys switch quickly between set up acquisition and recording modes Capabilitv The powerful veo platform unlocks a new level of performance in a portable instrument helping you to maximize your efficiency on site The Inspection Plan shows the operator in 2D and 3D where probes are positioned on the test part simplifying the inspection setup and providing an inspection reference for reporting All adjustments to focal laws are instantaneous wi
5. ental Temperature Relative Humidity Environmental Warranty Calibration Standard Intelligent Li ion batteries 2 1 battery or 2 batteries DC Power pack Hot swappable no tools required Batteries recharge in unit operating or not 6 hours typical operation H220 mm x W335 mm x D115 mm 8 66 in x 13 19 in x 4 52 in 5 28 kg 11 6 Ib 1 battery 5 75 kg 12 6 Ib 2 batteries Operating 10 C to 40 C 14 F 104 F Storage 25 C to 70 C 13 F 158 F 5 to 95 non condensing Meets IP65 1 year EN12668 Supported Inspection Codes Other relevant Code are also met e ASME Code Case 2235 9 Use of Ultrasonic Examination in Lieu of Radiography e ASME Code Case 2541 Use of Manual Phased Array Ultrasonic Examination Section V ASME e ASTM E2491 Standard Guide for Evaluating Performance Characteristics of Phased Array Ultrasonic Examination Instruments and Systems e ASTM E2700 Standard Practice for Contact Ultrasonic Testing of Welds Using Phased Array e CEN EN 583 6 Nondestructive testing Ultrasonic examination Part 6 TOFD as a Method for Defect Detection and Sizing e BSI BS7706 Guide to Calibration and Setting Up of the Ultrasonic TOFD Technique for the Detection Location and Sizing of Flaws CeO VEO Kits amp Accessories Standard Veo Kit veo 16 64 Calibration Certificate UT Studio Single user licence e Conventional Views A B C D e Phased Array Views S L Scan e Viewing Reports U
6. h visibility in all conditions with the highest display to size ratio of any field instrument Multi Scans The veo can be quickly configured to display a large range of multi scan views This allows the user to select the views important for the inspec tion and to get best use from the display Sector scan top side and end views can all be combined with multiple A Scan views and TOFD Cursors and rulers are used to identifv indications in the views whilst measurement tools give size and annotation TOFD The veo has a dedicated analogue architecture for TOFD inspection using analogue filters developed from the Sonatest range of flaw detec tors Coupled with the lowest noise amplifiers high speed data acquisi tion and a high definition display superior quality TOFD scans can be viewed live at the same time as Phased Array Phased Array and TOFD inspections can be evaluated together for added confidence during weld inspection Built in evaluation tools allow quick and accurate evalu ation of the TOFD inspection which can be included in a test report Robust design and proven reliability are essential attributes in demanding NDT environments Down time is expensive and should be minimized to ensure maximum productivity Sonatest s reputation for rugged construction and high quality products has been earned over 50 years serving the industry The Veo is constructed to exacting standards using a rigid shock mounted internal
7. ilters Sub sampling Rectifier Synchronization Multi Group Scan amp Views Supported Scans Real Time Views Colour Maps Cursors Type Measurements 1 6 64 S DEC ifi cations specifications are subject to change CONVENTIONAL AND PHASED ARRAY 16 64 16 pulser receivers driving up to 64 elements Pulse Echo and Transmit Receive l PEX 50 V to 150 V in steps of 10 V Negative square wave with ActiveEdge 10 ns to 500 ns lt 10 ns in 50 ohms load lt 16 ohms Encoder or free running time based O to 10 us 2 5 ns resolution 0 80 dB in steps of 0 5 dB 50 ohms 300 KHz 30 MHz 3 dB Full digital delay and sum architecture 50 100 MSPS 12 bits sample 16 bits sample Full raw data recorded 8192 samples 32 metres in steel LW sampling rate 50 MSPS sub sampling 1 128 20 kHz Up to 1024 Constant Depth Constant Sound Path Constant Offset Smoothing Averaging Scaling Keep Max Multiple narrow bands and broadbands 1 1 to 1 128 RF Full Positive negative Referenced on initial pulse or gate IFT supported Multiple Sector scans and 1 TOFD Scan S Scan amp L Scan S L B C Scan Top and End view Rainbow Grayscale Spectrum Cartesian 2D Box Angular Path Length Depth Surface Distance Angle Peak in 2D Box and 2D Angular Box CONVENTIONAL UT TOFD MONO ELEMENT CHANNELS Pulsers No of Channels Test Mode Transducer Socket Pulse Voltage Pulse Shape Pulse Width Edge Time O
8. of sources quickly and The high definition LCD and fast graphics rendering ensure both a high efficientiv Choose from a range of weld geometries and visualise the level of accuracy and a fast interactive waveform display Thanks to the probes on the part in the locations you choose Multiple skip paths are high resolution of the LCD display measurements are clear and easy to shown on the 3D Scanplan allowing the user to ensure coverage for weld read and the wide screen format provides a huge viewing area for the inspections Simple reference points are indicated for easy interpreta scan The A Scan display ensures the peak signal is always displayed tion and locations of probes on the part can be quickly defined Mixtures so that you never miss a defect of probe types are supported in pulse echo and pitch and catch phased array TOFD or conventional UT The Scanplan is an invaluable reference for your inspection report communicating the results of your inspection more clearly and saved as part of your inspection for future use veo PHASED ARRAY Pulsers Configuration Test Mode Transducer Socket Pulse Voltage Pulse Shape Pulse Width Edge Time Output Impedance Trigger Synchronisation Tx Rx Focus Delay Range Receivers Gain Range Input Impedance Bandwidth Data Acquisition Architecture Sampling Rate ADC Resolution Data sample width Data recording Max A Scan Length Maximum PRF Focal Law Qty Focussing Type Processing F
9. pe I O Ports USB Ports Ethernet Video Output I O Encoder Digital Input Output Power Output Integrated Help Language Support 16 0 to 60 dB gt 50 dB us 4 gates per A scan 3 extracted A scans per S L scan Flank Peak 2 2D gates per S L scan 1 sync on all gates amp DACs Available in A Scan view 1D Peak FSH dB D PL SD 1D Flank FSH dB D PL SD Echo to Echo 6 GB standard Hot removable User USB 8 GB standard Only limited by USB key capacity To User Key Up to 23 MB s Write mode Up to 27 MB s Read mode 2GB FAT32 file system 10 to 15 cm s gt 10m 25 9 cm 10 2 in Wide aspect ratio 1024 x 600 pixels 260k 65535 colours for scan palettes TFT LCD 3 x USB certified ports 480 Mbps Gbit Ethernet 1000 Mbps VGA Analog 1024 x 600 1 or 2 axis quadrature encoder LEMO connectors Single ended and differential input 2 input lines 5V TTL for trigger or sync Shared between Conventional and PA module 4 output lines 5V TTL 20 mA for alarm or other external control Shared between Conventional and PA module 8 pin LEMO socket 5 V 500 mA current limited Active parameter description and Optimisation Tips Six user selectable languages from English German French Spanish Russian Chinese Batteries amp Power Supply Battery Type Number of Batteries Operation Battery Replacement Battery Recharge Battery Life Enclosure Size Weight Environm
10. th angle resolution to 0 1 and up to 1024 focal laws without loss of performance Multiple scans from different probes may be displayed and evaluated at the same time Multiple sectorial scans top side and end view extractions plus C Scans are all supported by the veo TOFD and Phased array inspections can be carried out in tandem at full scanning speed and with up to 2GB data files large areas can be inspected more efficiently Full resolution waveform data is stored directly to a removable USB data key for ease of back up and transfer to PC The veo has two dedicated mono element flaw detection channels for conventional UT inspec tion Based on Sonatest s Masterscan flaw detectors the channels have 400 V pulsers Time Corrected Gain and low noise amplifiers for the most demanding applications An impressive hardware specification provides the user with high quality ultrasonic data via a full 16 bit high speed architecture and 12 bit ADC technology whilst digital signal processing based smoothing and averaging enhances image interpretation Measurement and sizing of indications can be quickly achieved through the use of advanced measuring tools such as Hyperbolic Cursors for TOFD and Peak Signal measurements from the 2D cursors Reports can be quickly generated on board and stored as PDFs to the USB data key For any flaw detector the display is a crucial element The Sonatest veo has a colour transflec tive TFT LCD providing hig
11. utput Impedance Receivers Gain Range Input Impedance Filter Bands Data Acqusition Sampling Rate ADC resolution Data sample width Data recording Max A Scan Length Maximum PRF Processing Sub sampling Rectifier Synchronization Scans amp Views Supported Scans Views Cursors Type Measurements 2 TX RX 2 multiplexed channels 2 RX Pulse Echo transmit receive TOFD BNC or LEMO 1 factory option 400 V adjustable from 100 to 400 V in steps of 10 V Negative Square Pulse with ActiveEdge Adjustable from 25 ns to 2000 ns resolution 2 5 ns lt 20 ns in 50 ohms load lt 10 ohms 110 dB 30 dB to 80 dB 400 ohms Narrow bands centred at 0 5 MHz 1 MHz 2 25 MHz 5 MHz 10 MHz and 15 MHz Broadband at 1 MHz to 18 MHz 6dB 50 100 200 MSPS 10 bits sample 16 bits sample Full raw data 8192 samples 12 kHz Smoothing Filter Keep max 1 1 to 1 128 RF Full Positive Negative External digital input encoder or internal A Scans A B Scan TOFD Cartesian Hyperbolic Path Length Depth Surface Distance DAC Number of Points DAC Quantity 16 1 with 3 sub DAC per focal law in PA Time Corrected Gain TCG Number of Points Gain Range Max Gain Slope Gates A Scan Gates Gate Trigger S L Scan Alarm LED Measurements GENERAL Data Storage Internal External Transfer Rate Data File size Typical Scanning Speed Typical Scan Length Display Size Resolution Colour Ty
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