Sonatest Sitescan D-50

Sonatest Sitescan D-50

Overview

The Sitescan D-50 offers the end user an entry level broadband flaw detector in the popular and portable casing of the established D-Series. High levels of near surface resolution, penetrating power and excellent signal to noise ratio are key functions in the Sitescan range. The D-50 has a color transflective VGA display, providing high visibility in any lighting condition and the enhanced user interface and full A-Scan display is available at the touch of a button. The D-50 enclosure is constructed using impact resistant materials and is designed to meet IP67 standards, offering excellent water resistance and harsh conditions.  Typical applications are Weld Fabrication, Corrosion Detection, Forgings & Castings and general UT inspection.

 

 

Features

  • Customizable & Intuitive Menus
  • Split DAC / DGS (AVG)
  • Angle Measurement Mode
  • Configurable on-board software
  • Field upgradeable
  • Encoded B-Scan
  • A-Scan Fade
  • 4 GB on-board memory
  • USB Interface for PC import/export
  • Video Output for training

B-Scan

The Corrosion Software option includes the B-Scan display function which shows the cross section of the material based on its wall thickness. The B-Scan has selected update rates from 3 to 10 times per second, and can be stored with the thickness readings and transferred to the PC via UTLity.

Angle Measurement Mode

Quick accurate measurement of beam profile is made easy by the new angle measurement mode. The instrument automatically converts the indication from a side drilled hole of known diameter and depth to the angle of the reflector from the beam exit point. Using the built-in peak detection mode, as shown, the beam profile for any transducer can be confirmed in moments.

DGS (AVG)

AVG/DGS software can be configured for any transducer and gives repeatable sizing of flaws with direct readout of Equivalent Reflector Size. The visible ERS curve can be adjusted to display the desired acceptance level and used to trigger the alarm and measurement reading.

AWS

With this option enabled, measurements of Indication Level (IL), Attenuation Factor (AF), and Indication Rating (IR) are calculated and displayed in accordance with AWS D1.1.

UTLity (Data Management Software)

UTLity software provides everything you need to manage your inspection data. The Standard version is FREE with every instrument and gives you the ability to view, move and manage Calibrations, A-Scans, B-Scans and Thickness Logs both on the instrument and on your PC. With UTLity you can also create customized inspection report templates, cut and paste information to other applications, and create printable pdf documents.

  • Load, store, manage files both on the PC and on a connected flaw detector.
  • Save, analyze, color code & export Thickness logging data to spreadsheets / asset management software.
  • Update the Flaw Detector Software & Firmware as and when updates become available on our website.

Technical Specifications

Sitescan D-50 Specifications

Test Range: 0.4" to 394" (1mm to 10,000mm)
Velocity: 1,000 - 10,000 m/s continuously variable
Probe Zero: 0 to 1,000 μs
Delay: 400" (0 - 10,000m) in steel at 5930m/s (19455f/s)
Gain: 0 to 110dB adjustable in 0.5, 1, 2, 6, 10, 14 and 20 dB steps
Test Modes: Pulse Echo and transmit/receive
Pulser: 200V fixed. 50nS square wave. Rise/Fall times <15nS into 50R load.
Damping: 50 and 400 ohm damping selectable
P.R.F.: Adjustable 5Hz to 1kHz. External sync also available.
Screen Update Rate: 60Hz
Rectification: RF, Fill wave, +ve half-wave and -ve half-wave.
Frequency Range: 1.0MHz to 14Mhz (-3dB)
System Linearity: Vertical = 0.5% Full Screen Height (FSH).
Horizontal = +/- 0.2% Trace Full Screen Width (FSW).
Reject (Selectable): Up to 80% Linear reject (removes baseline noise without affecting indication amplitude)
or
Up to 50% Suppressive reject (increase zero offset and reduces amplitude of all echoes).
LED Warning when active.
Units: Imperial (in), Metric (mm)
Display: Color Transflective VGA (640 x 480) TFT
Display Area: 4.57" x 3.43" (116.16 x 87.2mm)
A-Scan Area: 400 x 510 pixels (normal), 460 x 620 (FS)
Colors: 9 color palette with variable brightness
Gate Monitor: Two independent gates for measurement and monitoring. Start and width fully adjustable over the entire range of the instrument. Levels adjustable from 0% to 100%, positive or negative triggering on each gate with audible & visual alarms. Gate resolution is 5nS.
Zoom: Expands range and delay to cover the area set by Gate 1 start & width controls.
AGC: Automatic Gain Control automatically sets the signal in Gate 1 to a level between 10% and 90% FSH, tolerance between 5% and 20%.
Measurement Modes:
Mode 1: Signal Monitor, Gate Alarms can be active but no measurements are displayed.
Mode 2: Depth and amplitude of first signal in gate.
Mode 3: Echo-Echo distance measurements.
Mode 4: Trigonometric display of beam-path, surface distance (including X-offset) and depth of indication from the inspection surface together with echo amplitude. Curved surface correction can be applied for convex and concave surfaces. Half-skip can be indicated on screen.
Mode 5: Gate to Gate distance measurement
Mode 6: Flank to Flank
Mode 7: Beam Angle, calculated from beampath, hole radius and hole center depth
Measurement Display: Live display and updates on screen at 10 times per second. Large display of a single measurement available.
Waveform Smoothing Select from:
  1. None (both min and max values are displayed in the A-Scan)
  2. Fill (Min values set to baseline value, produces a solid A-Scan)
  3. Smooth (min values ignored, produces a clear outline)
Auto-Cal: Provides automatic calculation of velocity and probe zero from 2 reference echoes. Automatic calibration with two echoes.
Reference Waveform: Displays a previously stored A-log in a color different from the active display: enabling a quick visual check of the differences.
Clock: Built-in battery backed RTC keeps time and date. Visible on the status line, always stored with Panels, A-logs, etc.
Internal Memory: 4GB storage available for A-Scans, panels, T-logs, B-logs, etc. 450,000 Panels, 200,000 A-Logs, 300,000 B-Charts, 440,000 T-Logs.
Active Peak Memory: Retains all A-Scans on screen for echo-dynamic pattern analysis, with the active A-Scan displayed in a separate color.
Notes: Alphanumeric labelling for panel stores, A-logs, B-logs, etc.
Display Freeze: Hold the current waveform on screen for off-line processing.
Help Key: Shows software and hardware information.
Language Support: Multiple languages are selectable from a list including:
English, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese (Modern). Others are available on request.
Encoder Connection: Lemo min 4-pin connector (D50).
Video Output: Factory Option on D-50.
USB Connection: Internal storage shown as Memory Device.
Transducer Sockets: BNC or Lemo (factory option)
Power: Lithium Ion 14.4V battery pack. Typically 12 hours for D-50. Indication of battery charge status. Recharge time 3-4 hrs. Battery can be charged separately. Mains pack optional.
Charger: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Environmental: Case sealed to IP67
Temperature:

Operating: 14° to 131°F (-10° to 55°C)
Storage: -40° to 167°F (-40° to 75°C)

Size: 6.77" x 9.37" x 2.75" (172 x 238 x 70mm) (HxWxD)
Weight: 3.7 lbs. (1.7 kg) with battery.
Warranty: 2 year
Extended Warranty: Sonacover - extended 5 year warranty, including 4 calibrations
Calibration Standard: EN12668-1:2020 (Detailed Specification available upon request)
Standards: Vibration to 514.5-5 Proc 1 Annex C Fig 6
Shock 516.5 Proc 1 15g/6ms
Explosive atmospheres - MIL-STD 810G
Methos 511.5, Procedure 1
Sizing Techniques & Software Options

Sizing Techniques Description Standard or Optional
DAC Defined by up to 20 reference points or converted from TCG curve and digitally drawn on the screen. DAC curves meet the requirements of EN, ASME, JIS and many other standards. Custom DAC curves can be selected. DAC dynamic range can be extended by automatically adjusting the reference curve to match the reference gain. Scanning Gain and T Loss available as separate controls. Amplitude readout is selectable between %FSH, % DAC or relative dB. Standard
TCG Time corrected or “Swept” gain, defined by up to 10 reference points or converted from a DAC curve. All points converted to 80% screen height. Option
Backwall Echo Attenuation (BEA) 0-40dB attenuation applied to the latter part of the time base, to improve the detectability of defects near the back wall and the loss of BWE due to porosity. Option (requires TCG)
AWS Built-in calculation and display of factors and parameters required by AWS D1.1 Option
AVG/DGS Enables the calculation of pseudo “DAC” curve and equivalent reflector size of UT indications, based on user input of transducer parameters. Option
API On-board flaw sizing method in accordance with API 5UE. Option
Interface Trigger Unlocks the interface trigger gate controls, which hold off the A-Scan acquisition and display until an interface echo is detected within a specific range and amplitude. Used for the elimination of water-path. Option
Corrosion / B-Scan Software Option Enables complex inspection plans to be uploaded from a PC using the on board Utility software. Features include 2 dimensional thickness logging, storing A-Logs and B-Logs with thickness values, taking multiple readings per location and note creation for each grid location. B-Scan option available to display bar-graph views of thickness readings taken by Gate 1 against distance or time. Option (includes B-Scan)
Split DAC & DGS/AVG Adds up to 3 zones of added gain (+12db, +24dB) to the DAC or DGS/AVG curve to enable single-pass scanning of large sections and attenuative materials. Conforms to EN583-2:2001 Option

Sitescan D-50 Standard Kit

  • D-50 Digital Flaw Detector
  • Battery, Charger, Charger mains cable
  • User Guide & Calibration Certificate
  • Certificate of Conformance
  • Carry Bag
  • UTLity & USB Cable
  • Display Window Cover
  • Ultrasonic Couplant

Sitescan D-50 Site Pack Option

  • Sitescan D-50 Standard Kit
  • Rugged Shipping Case
  • Airplane carry on size: 19.2" x 15.2" x 229" (488 x 386 x 229mm)
  • Center of Gravity Bracket
  • Webbing Bracket
  • Magnetic Bracket
  • Webbing / two Karabiners strap/hook

Optional Accessories

  • B-Scan Encoder Option
  • Rubber Boot Accessory - Customized rubber “shell” that fits around the instrument for extra protection and insulation.
  • UTLity Pro (Advanced User Software - Advanced user software, partners with the corrosion software option enhancing data manipulation,
    presentation and analysis.

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