ISonic 2007 - Dual Channel Portable Digital Ultrasonic Flaw Detector and Recorder

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Large Bright High Resolution Color Touch Screen
Built-In Encoder Interface
USB, LAN, VGA outputs
Huge Data Storage Capability
Longitudinal, Shear, Guided, and Surface Waves
A-, B-, CB-, C-, D-, P-Scan and TOFD
Corrosion Profiling and Flaw Imaging
Up To 20m Length of One Line Scanning Record
Playback A-Scans for Recorded Images
Enhanced Signal Evaluation for Live and Frozen A-Scans
Defect Sizing and Pattern Analysis
Compliance with ASME and RBIM Procedures

ISONIC 2007 uniquely combines functionality and mobility of high performance portable digital single or dual channel ultrasonic flaw detector with recording, imaging, and data processing capabilities of smart computerized dual channel inspection system
ISONIC 2007 resolves a variety of ultrasonic inspection tasks:

A-Scan-based inspection using conventional pulse echo, back echo attenuation, and through transmission techniques
Single Channel Straight Line Scanning and Recording:

Thickness Profile B-Scan imaging and recording is performed through continuous capturing of wall thickness readings along probe trace
B-Scan cross-sectional imaging and recording of defects for longitudinal and shear wave inspection is performed through continuous measuring of echo amplitudes and reflectors coordinates along probe trace
CB-Scan horizontal plane-view imaging and recording of defects for shear, surface, and guided wave inspection is performed through continuous measuring of echo amplitudes and reflectors coordinates along probe trace
TOFD Inspection - RF B-Scan and D-Scan Imaging

For Single Channel Straight Line Scanning and Recording it may be used:

Time-based mode (built-in real time clock)
True-to-location mode (built-in incremental encoder interface)

Dual Channel Straight Line Scanning and Recording:

Thickness Profile B-Scan imaging and recording is performed through continuous capturing of wall thickness readings along probe trace
CB-Scan horizontal plane-view imaging and recording of defects for shear, surface, and guided wave inspection is performed through continuous measuring of echo amplitudes and reflectors coordinates along probe trace
TOFD Inspection - RF B-Scan and D-Scan Imaging

For Dual Channel Straight Line Scanning and Recording it may be used:

True-to-location mode (built-in incremental encoder interface)

XY-Scanning and Recording with C-Scan and B-Scan imaging is also possible if using optional USB interface to multi-axis mechanical encoder and appropriate software package

For all types of Straight Line Scanning and XY-Scanning records A-Scans are captured for each probe position along probe trace and may be played back and evaluated off-line at postprocessing stage. This unique feature makes it possible off-line defect characterization through echo-dynamic pattern analysis

Thickness Profile B-Scan Data recorded during Straight Line Scanning is presented in the format compatible with various Risk Based Inspection and Maintenance procedures

ISONIC 2007 has practically unlimited capacity for storing of:

Single A-Scans accompanied with corresponding instrument settings
Ultrasonic signal spectrum graphs (FFT) accompanied with corresponding RF A-Scans and instrument settings
Various A-Scans sequence records along with corresponding Thickness Profiles, B-Scans, CB-Scans or TOFD Maps depending on mode of operation selected; each record is accompanied with corresponding instrument settings

ISONIC 2007 complies with requirements of National and International Codes:

ASME Section I - Rules for Construction of Power Boilers
ASME Section VIII, Division 1 - Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels
ASME Section VIII, Division 2 - Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels. Alternative Rules
ASME Section VIII Article KE-3 - Examination of Welds and Acceptance Criteria
ASME Code Case 2235 Rev 9 - Use of Ultrasonic Examination in Lieu of Radiography
Non-Destructive Examination of Welded Joints - Ultrasonic Examination of Welded Joints. - British and European Standard BS EN 1714:1998
Non-Destructive Examination of Welds - Ultrasonic Examination - Characterization of Indications in Welds. - British and European Standard BS EN 1713:1998
Calibration and Setting-Up of the Ultrasonic Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD) Technique for the Detection, Location and Sizing of Flaws. - British Standard BS 7706:1993
WI 00121377, Welding - Use Of Time-Of-Flight Diffraction Technique (TOFD) For Testing Of Welds. - European Committee for Standardization - Document # CEN/TC 121/SC 5/WG 2 N 146, issued Feb, 12, 2003
Non-Destructive Testing - Ultrasonic Examination - Part 5: Characterization and Sizing of Discontinuities. - British and European Standard BS EN 583-5:2001
Non-Destructive Testing - Ultrasonic Examination - Part 2: Sensitivity and Range Setting. - British and European Standard BS EN 583-2:2001
Manufacture and Testing of Pressure Vessels. Non-Destructive Testing of Welded Joints. Minimum Requirement for Non-Destructive Testing Methods - Appendix 1 to AD-Merkblatt HP5/3 (Germany).- Edition July 1989

GENERAL

TECHNICAL DATA

A-SCAN

Conventional pulse echo and through transmission A-Scan-based inspection

640X480 pixels A-Scan display with physical dimensions 130 x 90 mm (5.12" x 3.62") of working area is largest one for the plurality of portable ultrasonic flaw detectors
Combined adjustable spike wave / square wave pulser equipped with variety of probe impedance matching coils provides optimal ultrasound penetration for various materials characterized either by high or low grain, sound attenuation, and the like
High frequency probe may not be destroyed occasionally upon connecting to instrument's firing output even if duration of square wave initial pulse is improperly long thanks to probe damage prevention circuit automatically limiting energy transmitted to probe's crystal
46 dB dynamic range 20 dB/us maximum slope multiple curve DAC/TCG may be created using up to 40 data points to correct distance - amplitude variations of ultrasonic signals
Both theoretical and experimental DAC may be activated either through keying in dB/mm (dB/") factor or through sequential recording echo amplitudes from variously located equal reflectors
DAC/TCG may be applied to rectified A-Scans (positive, negative, and full wave) and to RF A-Scans as well
Built-in DGS data base for standard probes is unlimitedly expandable
Thanks to extended dynamic range signals significantly exceeding A-Scan height (up to 199.9%) may be evaluated without dropping instrument Gain
Whilst A-Scan is frozen managing of Gain and Gates settings is still allowed and provides bringing signals to necessary evaluation level and performing required evaluation
Dual Ultrasound Velocity Measurement Mode extremely simplifies resolving of sound path distances for dissimilar materials adjacent to each other whereas different values of ultrasound velocity are valid for corresponding signals appearing on the same A-Scan
RF display mode combined with frequency domain signal analysis enhances capabilities of the instrument for materials characterization, bond inspection, testing of dissimilar materials, defect pattern analysis, and probes evaluation
Optional data logger organizes and manages database files capable to store up to 254745 thickness readings each and organized as 2D matrix. In database every thickness reading is accompanied with corresponding raw data A-Scan and instrument setup. Automatic creating of MS Excel thickness spreadsheet meets requirements of various Risk Based Inspection and Maintenance (RBIM) procedures

THICKNESS PROFILE

Dual Channel

Dual Channel Thickness Profile imaging and recording is performed through continuous capturing of thickness readings along probe trace:

True-to-location data recording
Complete sequence of A-Scans is recorded along with thickness profiles
Off-line evaluation of thickness profile record is featured with:

Sizing of thickness damages at any location along stored image: remaining thickness, thickness loss, and length of damage
Play-back and evaluation of A-Scans obtained during scanning
Off-line reconstruction of thickness profile image for various Gain and/or Gate settings
Automatic conversion of thickness profile B-Scan data into MS Excel thickness spreadsheet meeting requirements of various Risk Based Inspection and Maintenance (RBIM) procedures

Typical Application: Corrosion characterization

Single Channel

Single Channel Thickness Profile imaging and recording is performed through continuous capturing of thickness readings along probe trace:

Both time-based (real time clock) and true-to-location (built-in incremental encoder interface) mode of data recording are supported
Complete sequence of A-Scans is recorded along with thickness profile
Off-line evaluation of thickness profile record is featured with:

Sizing of thickness damages at any location along stored image: remaining thickness, thickness loss, and length of damage
Play-back and evaluation of A-Scans obtained during scanning
Off-line reconstruction of thickness profile image for various Gain and/or Gate settings
Automatic conversion of thickness profile B-Scan data into MS Excel thickness spreadsheet meeting requirements of various Risk Based Inspection and Maintenance (RBIM) procedures

Typical Application: Corrosion characterization

B-SCAN

B-Scan cross-sectional imaging and recording of defects for longitudinal and shear wave inspection is performed through continuous measuring of echo amplitudes and reflectors coordinates along probe trace:

Both time-based (real time clock) and true-to-location (built-in incremental encoder interface) mode of data recording are supported
Complete sequence of A-Scans is recorded along with B-Scan defects images
Off-line evaluation of B-Scan record is featured with:

Sizing of defects at any location along stored image - coordinates and projection dimensions
Play-back and evaluation of A-Scans obtained during scanning
Defects outlining and echo-dynamic pattern
Reconstruction of B-Scan defects images for the various Gain and/or Reject settings
DAC / DGS B-Scan normalization

Typical Applications: Pulse echo inspection of welds, composites, metals, plastics

CB-SCAN

Dual Channel

Dual Channel CB-Scan horizontal plane-view imaging and recording of defects for shear, surface, and guided wave inspection performed through continuous measuring of echo amplitudes and reflectors coordinates along probe trace:

True-to-location data recording
Complete sequence of A-Scans is recorded along with CB-Scan defects images for both channels
Off-line evaluation of CB-Scan records is featured with:

Sizing of defects at any location along stored images - coordinates and projection dimensions
Play-back and evaluation of A-Scans obtained during scanning
Defects outlining and echo-dynamic pattern
Reconstruction of CB-Scan defects images for various Gain and/or Reject settings
DAC/DGS CB-Scan normalization

Typical Applications: High speed long range pulse echo of pipes with partially removed insulation, tank shells, palates for pitting, stress corrosion, etc; weld inspection, surface wave inspection

Single Channel

Single Channel CB-Scan horizontal plane-view imaging and recording of defects for shear, surface, and guided wave inspection performed through continuous measuring of echo amplitudes and reflectors coordinates along probe trace:

Both time-based (real time clock) and true-to-location (built-in incremental encoder interface) mode of data recording are supported
Complete sequence of A-Scans is recorded along with CB-Scan defects images
Off-line evaluation of CB-Scan record is featured with:

Sizing of defects at any location along stored image - coordinates and projection dimensions
Play-back and evaluation of A-Scans obtained during scanning
Defects outlining and echo-dynamic pattern analysis
Reconstruction of CB-Scan defects images for various Gain and/or Reject settings
DAC/DGS CB-Scan normalization

Typical Applications: Long range pulse echo of annular plates and pipes, for pitting, stress corrosion, etc; weld inspection, surface wave inspection

TOFD

Dual Channel

Dual Channel TOFD Inspection - RF B-Scan

True-to-location data recording
Averaging A-Scans whilst recording as per operator's selection
Complete sequence of RF A-Scans is recorded along with TOFD maps for both channels
Off-line evaluation of TOFD Map is featured with:

Improvement of near to surface resolution through removal of lateral wave and/or back echo record
Linearization and straightening
Play-back and evaluation of A-Scans obtained during scanning
Increasing contrast of TOFD images through varying Gain setting and/or rectification
Defects pattern analysis and sizing
Zoom of TOFD Map and A-Scans

Typical Application: high speed automatic or semi-automatic weld inspection

Single Channel

Single Channel TOFD Inspection - RF B-Scan and D-Scan Imaging

Both time-based (real time clock) and true-to-location (built-in incremental encoder interface) mode of data recording are supported
Averaging A-Scans whilst recording as per operator's selection
Complete sequence of RF A-Scans is recorded along with TOFD map
Off-line evaluation of TOFD Map is featured with:

Improvement of near to surface resolution through removal of lateral wave and/or back echo record
Linearization and straightening
Play-back and evaluation of A-Scans obtained during scanning
Increasing contrast of TOFD images through varying Gain setting and/or rectification
Defects pattern analysis and sizing
Zoom of TOFD Map and A-Scans

Typical Applications: weld inspection

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The ISonic 2007 Dual Channel Ultrasonic Flaw Detector being utilized for TOFD inspection using rope access. ISonic 2007 Portable Dual Channel Digital Ultrasonic Flaw Detector And Recorder