OKOndt UDS2-77 SC Trolley Rail Flaw Detector

OKOndt UDS2-77 SC Trolley Rail Flaw Detector

For autonomous inspection of groove and standard profile streetcar lines

Overview

Ultrasonic single-rail flaw detector UDS2-77 SC is a manually driven cart designed for autonomous inspection of one streetcar line with rails of "groove" type and standard profile rails.

The rail flaw detector deploys a unique scanning scheme that allows you to test the entire section of the rail, except for the foot flanges and the checkrail, using the pulse echo, echo-shadow and echo-image methods.

Trolley Design

  1. Modular design of the trolley consists of a support frame with adaptive rollers; electronic unit for control and visualization; multichannel unit; battery pack; couplant (water) tank; probe units; suspension mechanism of the probe units to place them into operation/transportation position; encoder.
  2. Position of electronic unit for control and visualization can be adjusted along three axes.
  3. Probe unit (slide or wheel) is transversely positioned in relation to a rail with the help of a dedicated control device.
  4. The probe unit (slide or wheel) is positioned cross-wise to the rail with the aid of a dedicated control device.
  5. Probe unit can be centered using adaptive rollers.
  6. Suspension mechanism of the slide probe unit ensures a stable acoustic contact.
  7. The flaw detector is resistant to moisture, dust and corrosion. The protection class is not less than IP54 according to EN60529.

Rollers

The design of support rollers for rails with a groove and tram rails of a standard profile has dynamic adaptive elements in its design, which always ensures the location of the scanning unit's initial adjustment selected by the operator during in subsequent control.

Each probe unit has its own (independent) contact fluid system with a fluid control valve. For quick and easy contact fluid refilling, the tank can be unbolted and installed without fluid loss thanks to a quick-release valve with automatic safety lock. The average fluid consumption is 1 liter per 1 kilometer of control.

Each sensor unit has its own (independent) suspension system and transverse angular degrees of freedom, which ensures constant acoustic contact when the flaw detector operator deviates from the rail vertically within 17 degrees both to the left and to the right.

Each probe unit hanger has a separate mechanism for moving the Probe Unit to the transport position. With the help of these mechanisms, it is possible to weaken or increase the clamping force of each block. In the transport position or move the blocks in the transport position, the probe unit is raised 20 mm above the rail head.

Key Features

  • Scanning the rail in one pass in one direction
  • Detection of artificial reflectors in the form of flat-bottom holes and cylindrical holes according to EN 16729-1
  • View test results in A-scan, multi-A-scan, B-scan for all channels
  • Real-time display of test results in B-scan and also saved to the memory to be viewed later or to transfer to a USB for later viewing on a PC.
  • Data recording and saving (operator’s name, line, direction, track number, left/right position, initial track coordinate, date, time, final track coordinate)
  • Availability of measuring gates in A-scan & B-scan modes
  • Post-viewing of test results on the flaw detector with the ability to estimate defect size as well as to tag indications (e.g. “Bridge”, “Crossing”, “Bolt hole”, etc.).
  • If defects are present, sound, light, visual indication of the testing sensitivity values, defect coordinates, current track coordinate - displayed on the screen built into the flaw detector.

Optional GPS Module

Using the GPS/Wi-Fi module in addition to the track coordinate, geolocation coordinates can be additionally recorded, which facilitates identification of the defective section of the railroad track. Also, when the operator forms all available types of reports, the geolocation coordinate is automatically entered into the reports. A total of 7 types of reports are available: 3 operational reports at the detection site using a flaw detector and 4 types of reports in the post-processing mode using a special, pre-installed software "RailInspector".

This Module is optional and is not included in the standard purchase

Reports

The user has access to 3 types of quick reports generated from the device menu, plus four analytical reports that are generated on a remote workstation using OKO's "Rail Inspector" software. Each report includes:

  • track and global coordinate of the defect (saved automatically)
  • defect number according to the catalog (entered manually by the operator)
  • the length of the defect (saved automatically during B-scan measurement or entered manually by the operator during visual inspection)
  • features of the rail (filled in manually by the operator)
  • The type of rail according to the marking (for example: S60, S49 or others; entered manually by the operator)
  • Type of rails according to manufacturing technology (U – hardened; S – raw; C – cold drawn; manually entered by the operator or selected from the list)
  • comments (filled in manually by the operator)

Software

The UDS2-77 features a simple menu structure for setup and calibration, as well as setting of software functions/modes. The device is furnished with the Hot Keys panel to get an immediate access to main operation modes, such as display (А-scan/B-scan), correction of track coordinate, generation of test report, On/Off button for test result saving mode.

A-Scan

Multi-A-scan

B-scan (all channels)

A-scan + B-scan

Test result post-viewing mode:

Technical Specifications

UDS2-77 SC Trolley Specifications

UDS2-77 SC Trolley Specifications
UT Techniques: Pulse Echo, (Echo Image) And Echo Shadow
Number Of Ultrasonic Channels For 100% Scanning: 11
Nominal Test Frequency: 1 To 6 MHz
Distance Between Probe Pulse Sendings: 0.1 In (2.5 mm) At Motion Speed Up To 3.1 Mph (5 km/h)
Variation Range Of Receiving Path Gain: 0 To 100 dB, With A Step Of 1 dB
Memory Capacity For Data Storage: Not Less Than 16 GB
Weight Of The Flaw Detector Without Couplant: Up To 45.2 Lbs (20.5 kg)
Power Source: Independent Battery, Rated Voltage 12V, Rated Capacity No Less Than 18 A·h
Time Of Operating Mode Setup: Up To 15 Sec
Time Of Continuous Operation With Fully-Charged Battery: No Less Than 8 Hours
Protection Rating: IP 64
Alarms Generated During Flaw Detection: Light – Common Via All Test Channels; Sound – Common For A Group Of Channels; Visual, On The Screen – Separate For Every Channel
Defect Location: GPS System Used To Determine Defect Location Coordinates On The Track

Kit Includes

UDS2-77 SC Trolley Kit Includes

  • Trolley
  • Guide wheels for standard rail profile (rail with groove is standard)
  • Couplant supply system
  • External loudspeaker
  • Electronic unit
  • Multiplexer unit (MUX with BNC connectors)
  • Battery unit
  • Cable set
    • Power switching unit (PSU) – 1 set
    • Connection cable (EU-2MUX) – 1 pc.
    • Connection cable (Battery unit – Power switch unit) – 1 pc.
    • Connection cable (Probe-MUX, lemo00-2BNC) – 1 pc.
    • Connection cable (Probe-MUX, 2 lemo00-2BNC) – 1 pc.
    • LAN debugging cable – 1 pc.
  • Probe sets 
  • Rail specific gain calibration block
  • Manual probes
  • Charger
  • USB flash card with set of technical and operational documentation
  • Tool kit
  • Carrying and storage case 
  • Screen protector & sun hood
  • spare parts & accessories
  • Operating documentation
    • Operating Manual – 1 pc.
    • Passport – 1 pc.
    • Passport “Rail specific gain calibration block” – 1 pc.
    • Operating manual for software “Rail Inspector” – 1 pc.
    • Maintenance and repair manual – 1 pc.
    • Operating Manual for charger – 1 pc.
Manual Probes & Probe Sets

Manual Probes
  • Probe TSD4-20 (4MHz, 0°, dual element) – 1 pc.
  • Probe TAB2-40-14x14 (2MHz, 45°, single element) – 1 pc.
  • Probe TAB2-55-14x14 (2MHz, 45°, single element) – 1 pc.
  • Probe TAB2-70-14x14 (2MHz, 70°, single element) – 1 pc.

 

Probe Sets
Probe Unit 1
  • 4.0 MHz straight-beam (0°) dual element probe – 1 pc.
  • 2.0 MHz angle-beam (70°) single element probe – 2 pc. (d=24mm).
Probe Unit 2
  • 2.0 MHz angle-beam (45°) single element probe (two probes in one housing) – 1 pc.
  • 2.0 MHz angle-beam (55°) single element probe (two probes in one housing) – 1 pc.
  • Probes with an input angle of 55 degrees are not used when inspecting rails with grooves.
Probe Unit 3
  • 2.0 MHz angle-beam (70°) single element probe – 2 pc.
Probe Unit 4
  • 2.0 MHz angle-beam (70°) single element probe – 2 pc.
  • Not used when inspecting rails with grooves.
Description Part # Saved Price Select Option Add to
OKOndt UDS2-77 SC Trolley Ultrasonic Single Rail Flaw Detector for Tram Rails UT-OKO-UDS2-77-SC-Trolley Request Pricing