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NDT Systems Bondascope 350 Dual Mode Bond Tester
The Bondascope 350 is super compact and lightweight handheld, battery operated ultrasonic bond tester that used 2 different testing modes to cover a range of applications. Operating typically between 20kHz - 400kHz, the lower frequency, compared to conventional ultrasonic testing, enables deeper penetration through attenuating materials, across multiple glue lines and even sandwich cores to detect far-side defects. The different display modes are optimized for different applications with a variety of gates and alarms to easily identify a flaw.
Features:
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Dual-Mode Operation:
This instrument uses the most common Pitch-catch (P/C) and Resonance modes that are suited to laminates, bonded and sandwich structures. Pitch-catch is dry coupled, easy to use and works well on larger defects, >0.5". Resonance mode requires couplant, but can identify smaller defects and even determine which layer the defect occurred in with multi-layered bonded structures.
4 Inspection Methods
When a probe is connected to the Bondascope 350, the automatic recognition optimizes the settings for the probe type. There are 4 inspection methods available:
Pitch-Catch RF:
Transmits a short burst of acoustic energy to the part and measures the amplitude and phase change of the received signal directly. A disbond reduces sound attenuation into the part leading to a higher amplitude at the receiver.
Pitch-Catch Pulsed:
Transmits a spike pulse of broadband and acoustic energy into the part and measures the amplitude of the received signal.
Pitch-Catch Swept:
Transmits a short burst of acoustic energy to the part across a pre-defined swept frequency range. The system measures the amplitude and phase change of the received signal.
Resonance:
Probe driven at the resonance frequency and the damping caused by contact with the part is analyzed. Defects are identified by a change in the phase and amplitude of the probe resonance caused by a change in acoustic impedance of the part.
Results can be displayed in different modes including live RF envelope or impedance plane display. The Impedance-plane display (flying dot or swept) is a polar coordinate system showing the phase shift and amplitude of the test area compared to a nulled out good bond. A time-encoded profile of phase and amplitude can also be used for rapid scanning.
There is a range of probes available for each inspection method and the system is also compatible with probes from other manufacturers for added functionality.
Applications:
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Standard Bondascope 350 Kit Includes:
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Optional Accessories:
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Specifications:
Operating Modes: | Pitch-Catch: tone burst, pulsed & swept frequency Resonance | |
Display Modes: | RF, Impedance plane (flying dot, swept mode), Profile mode | |
Display: | 240 x 320 pixels, QVGA sun readable LCD display with LED backlight, 3.9" (99mm) diagonal | |
Probe Connector: | 8-pin Lemo (compatible with probes from other manufacturers) | |
Cable Length: | 6 ft. (1.83mm) standard | |
Frequency Range: | 250Hz - 1.5MHz probe and setup specific-adjustable frequency, cycles | |
Alarms / Gates: | Box, polar and up to 8 individual and individually sizeable "ring gates" centered at stored reference dot locations in impedance plane operation. Positive or negative operation. | |
Storage: | 100 setups and 250 screens with real time data and time stamp | |
Power Source: | 3 or 6 NiMH Rechargeable AA batteries (8 hrs.) or AC mains | |
Operating Temperature: | 15°F to 105°F (-10°C to 40°C) | |
Probe Types: | Pitch-Catch: Spring loaded or fixed tips Tone burst or Pulsed Low, medium or high frequency High voltage option | Resonance: Standard - 110kHz, 165kHz, 200kHz, 250kHz, 280kHz, 330kHz, 370kHz Honeycomb - 18kHz, 26kHz, 53kHz |
Dimensions: | 3.25" x 7.0" x 1.4" (83 x 178 x 36mm) (W x H x D) | |
Weight: | 1.8 lbs. (0.82 kg.) including batteries |
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Bondascope 350 Miniature Bond Tester | BT-NDT-BONDASCOPE-350 |
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