INDUSTRIES OF APPLICATION:
- differential ECP connected according to the bridge scheme;
- differential ECP of transformer type with grounded centerpoint;
- differential ECP of transformer type;
- single coil ECP;
- absolute ECP of transformer type;
- AIRCRAFT
- testing of aeronautical engineering parts (wheel disks, covering, turbine blades, multilayered constructions, holes of various kinds etc.);
- OIL-AND-GAS
- testing of pipelines, turbine blades of gas-distributing station (GDS), pressure vessels, etc.;
- CHEMICAL
- testing of pipelines, industrial tanks, etc.;
- POWER
- testing of steam generator pipes by inner bobbin eddy current probes, collectors, etc.;
- MACHINE BUILDING
- testing of rods, wire, metalwares, forming rolls, sheet metals, etc.;
- RAIL TRANSPORT
- testing of rail components and car units (parts of wheel pair and axlebox unit, load trolley, refrigerated carriages and coaches, automatic coupler etc.).
The flaw detector is an eddy current channel that using the Ethernet port is connected to stationary PCs, portable laptops or tablets and using specially configured software creates high-performance systems for non-destructive testing.
THE FLAW DETECTOR ADVANTAGES AND DISTINCTIVE FEATURES
- High performance due to the flaw detector multi-channeling;
- capability to combine several EC channels when creating the automated testing systems;
- high frequency measurement;
- data transmission via Wi-Fi channel;
- ethernet port for two-way communication with PC;
- rotary scanners connection;
- up to 2 encoders connection;
- availability of multi-functional software for flaw detection of various test objects (testing the pipe body, rolled products, wheelsets, rails, bars, wires, etc).
Figure 1. Scheme for constructing the multi-channel system
THE INSTRUMENT SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE FUNCTIONS
- Operating frequency setup range – from 10 Hz to 16 МHz;
- Generator output voltage (double amplitude) – from 0.5 V to 20 V;
- Adjusted gain range – 70 dB;
- "Added gain" function – 30 dB;
- Digital filtering, 3 filter types: Low-pass, High-pass, Bandpass;
- Possibility to connect a large number of ECPs when using external switches on 8, 16 or 32 channels due to the multiplexing of one physical channel;
- Software of up to 32 ECPs to one eddy current channel;
- External synchronization;
- Capability to connect and operate with the following ECPs:.
- differential ECP connected according to the bridge scheme;
- differential ECP of transformer type with grounded centerpoint;
- differential ECP of transformer type;
- single coil ECP;
- absolute ECP of transformer type;
- Setting up time for the flaw detector operation – not more than 1 minute.
SOFTWARE
Specially configured software for operation with the EDDYCON D eddy current channel includes:
- Program for setting up the EC channel;
- Program of testing;
- Program for reviewing the testing results.
Program for Setting up the EC Channel
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Figure 1. Interface example of a program for setting-up the EC channel |
This software ensures the following:
- Rapid set up of all EC channel parameters: EC probe frequency, generator output voltage, gain, filters, threshold level type, encoder, etc.
- Four independent threshold levels for automated defect triggering (ALARM) for each displayed area;
- Saving the testing setups into the PC or tablet`s memory;
- Estimating the defect depth and length;
- Channels mix.
Program of Testing
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Figure 2. Interface example of program of testing |
This software ensures the following:
- EC probes per channel display;
- Real-time display of EC probe information (time charts, complex plane, two-dimensional display);
- Recording the testing results into the PC or tablet memory;
- Displaying the status of mechanisms and units on the mnemoc scheme;
- Testing process control, shop mechanization (when designing automated NDT systems).
Program for Reviewing the Testing Results
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Figure 3. Interface example of a program for reviewing the testing results |
This software ensures the following:
- Reviewing the testing results from the database, sorting and retrieval by various characteristics;
- Generating the testing protocols;
- Archiving the testing results;
- Reviewing the testing results from the remote PC, etc.
Main specifications:
| Overall dimensions | not more than 293 ´ 37 ´ 141 mm |
| Weight | not more than 1 kg |
| Number of EC probes connected to one EC channel | up to 32 |
| Power | 12 V DC power |
| Time for operating mode setup | up to 1 min. |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| INPUTS/OUTPUTS | |
| Ethernet | available |
| Encoder input | 1 axis Encoder line |
| Synchronous input | available |
| MAIN METROLOGICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Protection level | IP 64 |
| Environment temperature | from – 10º to +45 ºС |
| Atmospheric pressure | from 84 to 106,7 kPa |
| Environment humidity | (93 ± 3) % at 25 ºС |
| Full average life of the flaw detector | not less than 10 years |
| GENERATOR | |
| Output voltage (double amplitude) | 0-20 V, Peak-Peak |
| Frequency range | from 10 Hz tо 16 MHz |
| Synchronization type | internal, from encoder, from rotary ECP |
| RECEIVER | |
| Gain | from 0 tо 70 dB with a step 1, 10 dB |
| Added gain | from 0 tо 30 dB |
| Input signal | not more than 0.5 V from Peak to Peak |
| Digital filters | High-frequency, Low-frequency, Bandpass |