Both the WeldCheck+ and WeldCheck 2 can perform a great many eddy current inspection tasks due to their superior performance, including weld inspection, surface defect detection and low frequency inspection of non-ferrous material.
The WeldCheck 2 is a single channel/frequency instrument that offers a simplified specification but none the less boasts a 10Hz-20MHz frequency range.
The WeldCheck+ is a dual channel/frequency instrument with conductivity for maximum flexibility, with a frequency range of 10Hz-12.8MHz.
Lightweight, Rugged and Easy to Use
The WeldCheck weighs just 2.6lbs (1.2kg), has a tough metal outer case and is optimized to resist moist atmospheres. It's 8.5 hour battery life and storage of over 500 readings allows field use for an entire shift without interruption. Additionally, the WeldCheck is equipped with an easy to navigate menu system for rapid function access, including 4 programable, quick access "soft keys" to fit your needs.
Works the Way You Do
The WeldCheck series features a daylight-readable 5.7” LCD Color Full VGA (640 x 480 pixels) screen, ensuring the operator has excellent signal resolution and presentation no matter what the working conditions are. With the built-in “flip” function, it works equally well for left or right-handed users.
Loop, Guides and Trace Features
"Loop" is a convenient function for capturing live repetitive signals and then optimizing the settings in order to simplify the task of optimizing the parameters.
"Guides" allows the user to display a slide show that can be created easily using 3rd party software. Instructions, tutorials, etc. can be added to the WeldCheck quickly so the inspector can easily switch between the Inspection itself and the Guides while performing a live test.
The "Trace" function allows a reference waveform to be stored on the screen alongside the graticule behind the live spot, allowing the operator to readily compare live data with the reference calibration.
"Dual Frequency / Channel Feature" - At different frequencies, different signal indications (e.g. lift off and defect) have a different relative phase and amplitude response. By means of Phase rotation and Gain change of the X Y signal components, one of these indications can be manipulated to be almost identical in phase and amplitude as the other and then by subtraction (mixing), the unwanted component is minimized, giving an improved detection of the required signal.
"Auto-Mix" simplifies the sometimes complex procedure of mixing two different frequency signals and can be achieved on the WeldCheck+ through a series of easy steps. Once set up, the Auto-mix itself is as simple as pressing one key.
"Conductivity Measurement" - When connecting the Conductivity Probe, the WeldCheck+ auto-detects the probe and seamlessly switches into conductivity mode. Removal of the probe switches the instrument back to flaw detection mode.
"Automatic Lift Off Gain Compensation" automatically compensates the gain of the defect channel according to the paint thickness thus ensuring that a defect signal will appear the same height irrespective of the paint thickness.
ETher NDE is unique in that they offer warranty coverage unlike anyone else in the field. All ETher Phase Plane Instruments come with the standard 3-year warranty, which covers all components of the instrument and only excludes customer damage or misuse. However, you can also opt in for an extended 6-year ETherCover warranty plan, putting it truly in a league of its own.
The ETherCover 6-Year Extended Warranty Includes:
| Supported Feature | WeldCheck3 | WeldCheck2 | WeldCheck+ | AeroCheck 3 | AeroCheck2 | AeroCheck+ | PhaseCheck | AmCheck | ETherCheck | ETherCheckR |
| Real-Time Readings | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| All-in-One Display | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Conductivity and Coating Thickness Measurement |
✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Rotary Scanner | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Dual Frequency and Mixing | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| C-Scan | Rotary ONLY including Dual Frequency | ✔ | ✔ | |||||||
| Pitch-Catch Bond Test Mode | ✔ | ✔ |
| ETher NDE WeldCheck Specifications | ||
| Probe | WeldCheck 2 | WeldCheck+ |
| Connectors |
12 Way Lemo 2b (Absolute, Bridge and Reflection) and Connection Lemo 00 (for single element absolute probes). |
Simulataneous probe operation possile using Lemo 12 way and Lemo 00 |
| Frequency | Single Freq. = 10Hz - 20MHz with range variable resolution | Dual Freq. = 10Hz - 12.8MHz |
| Gain | ||
| Overall | -18 to +100 dB, 0.1, 1 and 6dB steps (100dB maximum) | |
| Input | 0dB or 12dB | |
| Drive | 0dB, 6dB and 10dB (0dB reference 1mW into 50 ohm) | |
| Max X/Y Ratio | +/-100.0 dB | |
| Phase | ||
| Range | 0.0-359.9°, 0.1° steps | |
| Auto Phase | Allows phase angle to be automatically set to a pre set angle | |
| Filters | ||
| Normal High Pass | DC to 2kHz or Low Pass Filter, which ever is the lower in 1 Hz steps. Plus variable adaptive balance drift compensation 0.01 - 0.5 Hz (6 steps) | |
| Normal Low Pass | 1Hz to 2kHz or a quarter of the lowest test frequency, which ever is lower in 1 Hz steps | |
| Balance | ||
| Manual | 14 internal balance loads; 2.2μH, 5.0μH, 6.0μH, 6.5μH, 7.0μH, 7.5μH, 8.2μH, 12μH, 15μH, 18μH, 22μH, 30μH, 47μH, 82μH | |
| Automatic | Optimized balance load selection | |
| Alarms | ||
| Box | Fully configurable, Freeze, Tone or visual | |
| Sector | Fully configurable, Freeze, Tone or visual | |
| Output | Open collector transtor (50v dc at 10mA max) available on 12 way lemo | |
| Display | ||
| Type | 5.7” (145mm), 18 bit Color, daylight readable | |
| Viewable Area | 115.2mm (Horizontal) x 86.4mm (Vertical) | |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 pixels | |
| Flip | Manual or automatic screen orrientation change to enable left or right handed use | |
| Color Schemes | User configurable Dark, Bright and Black & White | |
| Configurable Screen | Full Screen, Single, Dual Spot or Dual Pane with variable size and location and function e.g. XY, Timebase, Waterfall and Meter | |
| Display Modes | Spot, Time base (0.1-20 seconds x 1-200 sweeps and up to 55 seconds), Waterfall and Meter with peak hold and % readout | |
| Graticules | None, Grid (4 sizes 5, 10, 15 and 20% FSH), Polar (4 sizes 5, 10, 15 and 20% FSH) | |
| Offset | Spot Position: Y =-50 to +50, X =-65 to +65% | |
| Digital Spot | Display in X,Y or R,θ | |
| Position Readout Summary | Display of all settings in Legacy Format | |
| Removable Data Storage | ||
| Setup Storage | micro SD up to 32GB, holding over 10,000 settings | |
| Stored Screen | micro SD up to 32GB, holding over 10,000 screen shots | |
| Shots | Comprehensive Record Replay and Storage | |
| Record Replay | Real-time recording of trace data and Replay on instruments and desktop PC up to 164 seconds | |
| Outputs | ||
| PC Connectivity | USB (Full PC remote control plus Real Time data) | |
| Digital Volt Free Alarm | On Lemo 12 way Open collector transistor (36v dc at 10mA max). | |
| VGA | Full 15 way VGA output | |
| General | ||
| Languages | English, French, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Turkish | |
| Verification Level | The system includes on delivery a 2 year validity Verification Level 2 detailed functional check and calibration as per ISO 15548-1:2013 | |
| Power on Self Test | The system performs a self test on start up of external ram, sd ram, accelerometer, Micro SD card, LCD screen buffer | |
| Power | ||
| External | 100-240 v 50-60Hz 30 Watts | |
| Battery | Internal 7.2V nominal @ 3100mAh = 22.32 watt.hr | |
| Running Time | Up to 8 hours with a 2MHz Pencil Probe 30% Back Light and up to 6 hours with a Rotary Drive at 3000rpm 50% duty cycle | |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hrs. charge time, Simultaneous charge and operation | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.2 kg, 2.7 lbs | |
| Size (WxHxD) | 237.5mm x 144mm x 52mm / 9.4” x 5.7” x 2.1” | |
| Material | Aluminum alloy Mg Si 0.5 powder-coated | |
| Operating Temp | -20 to +60 °C | |
| Storage Temp | Storage for up to 12 months -20 to +35 °C Nominal +20 °C | |
| IP Rating | 54 | |
| WeldCheck+ Conductivity Specification | |
| Frequency | One frequency only 60kHz standard (choice of 120, 240 and 480kHz) |
| Accuracy | 0.5%-10% IACS better than +/-0.05% IACS 10%-25% IACS better than +/-0.25% IACS 25%-60% IACS better than +/-0.5% IACS 60%-110% IACS better than +/-1% IACS Lift Off corrected to 1.0mm No temperature compensation All Errors at 90% Confidence Level |
| Resolution | 3 decimal points max Auto Resolution Mode AutoS = Legacy Instrument, Auto = SigmaCheck |
KIWEL003 Kit, WeldCheck2, Eddy Current Portable Flaw Detector, Including:
KIWEL002 Kit, WeldCheck+, Eddy Current Portable Flaw Detector, Including:
KAWEL001 Weld Probe + Accessories Kit Includes
KAWEEL002 Weld Probe + Accessories Kit Includes
KAWEEL004 Weld Probe + Accessories, Enhanced AL & SS Inspection Kit Includes
KASUR001 Surface Inspection Kit Includes
KASUBS001 Sub Surface Inspection, Low Frequency Kit Includes
KACON001 Conductivity Inspection (NIST ONLY) - Standard Dia 13mm Probe Kit Includes
KATUB001 Tube Inspection Kit Includes
| Description | Part # | Saved | Price | Select Option | Add to |
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| ETher WeldCheck Kit Includes: Hand Held Portable Flaw Detector, Software + Manual on USB Stick, Power Adapter with Conversion Plugs kit, Shoulder Straps, USB Cable, Soft Carrying Case and Quick Reference Card | EC-ET-KIWEL001 |
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| ETher WeldCheck+ Kit Includes: WeldCheck+ w/ Software + Manual on USB Stick, Power Adapter w/ Conversion Plugs, Shoulder Straps, USB Cable, Soft Carrying Case, Quick Reference Card, Lemo 00 to Microdot 1.5m Cable & Lemo 12-way-Lemo-4-way, 1.5m Cable | EC-ET-KIWEL002 |
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| ETher WeldCheck2 Kit Includes: WeldCheck2 w/ Software + Manual, Power Adapter w/ Conversion Plugs, Shoulder Straps, USB Cable, Soft Carrying Case & Quick Reference Card | EC-ET-KIWEL003 |
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| ETher WeldCheck Probe Package Includes: Weld Probe, Dia 16mm (Medium) - straight, Unshielded Broad Band Probe with BNC Connector, Test Block, Lemo 12-Way-Lemo 4-Way - 1.5m (Bridge), Lemo 00 to BNC Cable, Probe Covers & Carrying Case | EC-ET-KAWEL001 |
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| Carrying Case with Adjustable Padded Shoulder Strap and Quick Release Clips for ETher Flaw Detectors | EC-ET-AWEL005 |
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| TriPod Bracket with 1/4 - 20 Camera Mount for ETher Flaw Detectors | EC-ET-40470 |
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