Sonatest VEO 16:64 Phased Array Ultrasonic Flaw Detector
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Warranty: 1 Year Warranty
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- Sonatest VEO 16:64 Phased Array Ultrasonic Flaw Detector (BC# -L/T*)
- Battery Pack
- AC Adapter/Charger
- User Manual On Cd-ROM
- Carrying Case (G)
Sonatest VEO 16:64 Ultrasonic Phased Array Flaw Detector
Power & performance perfectly packaged.
The veo range of Phased Array ultrasonic flaw detectors reinforces Sonatest’s reputation for innovative technician focussed product development. Simple controls, superior performance, advanced features and rugged enclosure deliver simplicity, capability and reliability to the technician’s finger tips.
Ultrasonic Phased Array technology has become the established method for advanced NDT testing applications. Phased Array techniques allow the user to control parameters such as beam angle and focal distance to create an image of the test part; enhancing defect detection and speed of testing. In addition, using the latest computer technology, data can be permanently recorded for processing and report generation. The veo’s robust design, intuitive user interface and extensive online help brings the power of Phased Array to the field-based technician. Typical applications include Weld Inspection, Corrosion Mapping, Aerospace and Composite Testing.
Simplicity
The intuitive menu system is application and workflow driven, with set up and operation swiftly becoming second nature. Integrated Help and Wizards guide the user through scan set up whilst Optimisation Tips ensure the veo always performs at the highest level. The unique 3D ScanPlan view gives immediate visual confirmation of correct set up and ultrasound coverage, even in complex multi-probe applications.
Fast and efficient wizards for Sound Velocity, Wedge Delay, TCG, DAC, Sensitivity and Encoder calibration are all provided as standard. Clear indication of the calibration status is provided on screen via a simple traffic light system, so that operators can check at a glance that the veo is calibrated for the inspection task.
Menu navigation uses Sonatest’s second generation scroll wheel technology for fast parameter selection, with shortcut keys for the most used functions and alphanumeric entry. The familiar Start, Stop and Record keys switch quickly between set up, acquisition and recording modes.
Capability
The powerful veo platform unlocks a new level of performance in a portable instrument, helping you to maximize your efficiency on-site. The Inspection Plan shows the operator in 2D and 3D where probes are positioned on the test part, simplifying the inspection setup and providing an inspection reference for reporting. All adjustments to focal laws are instantaneous, with angle resolution to 0.10 and up to 1024 focal laws without loss of performance. Multiple scans from different probes may be displayed and evaluated at the same time. Multiple sectorial scans, true top, side and end view extractions plus C-Scans are all supported by the veo. TOFD and Phased array inspections can be carried out in tandem at full scanning speed and with up to 3GB data files large areas can be inspected more efficiently. Full resolution waveform data can be stored directly to a removable USB data key for ease of back up and transfer to PC.
The veo has two dedicated mono element flaw detection channels for conventional UT and TOFD inspection. Based on Sonatest’s Masterscan flaw detector the channels have 400V pulsers, Time Corrected Gain and low noise amplifiers for the most demanding applications. An impressive hardware specification provides high quality ultrasonic data, via a full 16 bit high speed architecture and 12 bit ADC technology. Digital signal processing enables smoothing and averaging, enhances image interpretation. Measurement and sizing of indications are quickly achieved using advanced measuring tools such as Hyperbolic Cursors for TOFD.
For any flaw detector the display is a crucial element. The Sonatest veo range has a colour transflective TFT LCD, providing high visibility in all conditions, with the highest display to size ratio of any field instrument.
Reliability
Robust design and proven reliability are essential attributes in demanding NDT environments. Down time is expensive and should be minimized to ensure maximum productivity. Sonatest’s reputation for rugged construction and high quality products has been earned over 50 years serving the industry. The veo is constructed to exacting standards using a rigid, shock mounted, internal chassis surrounded by an impact absorbing enclosure and designed to meet IP66. Designed to incorporate many features to make site work easier, the veo is fitted with standard camera mount fittings underneath and four attachment points on the back for tripods and other equipment accessories. Additionally the four corner D-rings allow the veo to be attached to carry straps or 4 point body harnesses, for easy movement, freeing hands for scanning. The veo has a two battery design which are “hot swappable”, therefore minimising down time and heightening the reliability of performance in the field.
Specifications:
| PHASED ARRAY | |
| Pulsers | |
| Configuration | 16:64 (16 pulsers/receivers; driving up to 64 elements) |
| Test mode | Pulse-Echo and Transmit/Receive |
| Transducer Socket | I-PEX |
| Pulse Voltage | -50 V to -100 V (in steps of 10 V) |
| Pulse Shape | Negative square wave (with ActiveEdge) |
| Pulse Width | adjustable 25ns to 1000ns (2.5ns resolution) |
| Edge Time | <10 ns in 50 ohms load @100V |
| Output Impedance Tx/Rx Focus | <16 ohms |
| Delay Range | 0 to 10 µs (2.5 ns resolution) |
| Receivers | |
| Gain Range | 0-84 dB, in steps of 0.1dB |
| Input Impedance | 50 ohms |
| Bandwidth | 200kHz - 27MHz (-3 dB) |
| Data Acquisition | |
| Architecture | Full digital delay and sum architecture |
| Digitizing Frequency | 50/100 MHz |
| Digitizer Resolution | 12 bits |
| Data Processing | 16 bits/sample |
| Data Recording | Full raw data recorded |
| Max A-Scan Length | 8192 samples (32 metres in steel LW, 50MHz, 1:128) |
| Maximum PRF | 20 kHz |
| Focal Law Qty | Up to 1024 |
| Focusing Type | Constant Depth, Constant Sound Path, Constant Offset |
| Processing | Digital filters, Smoothing, Contouring, Rejection |
| Filters | 7 narrow bands and 3 broadbands, automatic |
| Sub-sampling | 1:1 to 1:128 |
| Rectifier | RF, Full, Positive, Negative |
| Trigger Synchronisation Reference | On encoder resolution or internal PRF (not encoded) Initial pulse or gate, IFT supported |
| Scan & Views | |
| Supported Scans | S-Scan & L-Scan |
| Real Time Views | S, L, B, C-Scan, Merged Top and End view. |
| Colour Maps | 10 Standard & User customisable pallete |
| Multi-Group | 4 scans and 1 TOFD Scan |
| Cursors | |
| Types | Cartesian, Extraction Box, Angular |
| Measurements | Path Length, Depth, Surface Distance, DAC, AWS |
| Conventional UT/TOFD (Mono Element Channels) | |
| Pulsers | |
| No. of Channels | 2 TX/RX (2 multiplexed channels) 2 RX |
| Test Mode | Pulse-Echo, transmit/receive, TOFD |
| Transducer Socket | BNC or LEMO 1 (factory option) |
| Pulse Voltage | -400 V (adjustable from -100 to -400 V in steps of 10 V) |
| Pulse Shape | Negative Square Pulse (with ActiveEdge) |
| Pulse Width | Adjustable from 25 ns to 2000 ns, resolution 2.5 ns |
| Edge Time | <20 ns in 50 ohms load @400V <10 ns in 50 ohms load @150V |
| Output Impedance | <10 ohms |
| Receivers | |
| Gain Range | 102 dB (-30 dB to 72 dB) |
| Input Impedance | 400 ohms |
| Filter Bands | Narrow bands centred at 0.5 MHz, 1 MHz, 2.25 MHz 5 MHz, 7.5 MHz, 10
MHz and 15 MHz Broadband at 1 MHz to 18 MHz (-6dB) |
| Data Acquisition | |
| Digitizing Frequency | 50/100/200 MHz |
| Digitizer Resolution | 10 bits/sample |
| Data Processing | 16 bits |
| Data Recording | Full raw data recorded |
| Max. A-Scan Length | 8192 samples (32 metres in steel LW, 50 MHz, 1:128) |
| Maximum PRF | 20 kHz |
| Processing | Digital Filters, Smoothing, Contouring, Rejection, Averaging |
| Sub-sampling | 1:1 to 1:128 |
| Rectifier | RF, Full, Positive, Negative |
| Trigger Synchronisation | On encoder resolution or internal PRF (both encoded or not) |
| Scans & Views | |
| Supported Scans | A-Scans & TOFD |
| Views | A, B, C-Scan, Merged & TOFD |
| Cursors | |
| Type | Cartesian, Hyperbolic |
| Measurements | Path Length, Depth, Surface Distance, DAC, AWS, DGS |
| Conventional And Phased Array | |
| DAC | |
| Number of points | 16 |
| DAC Quantity | 1 with 3 sub-DAC (per focal law in PA) |
| Time Corrected Gain (TCG) | |
| Number of points | 16 |
| Gain Range | 0 to 60 dB |
| Max Gain Slope | >50 dB/µs |
| Gates | |
| A-Scan Gates | 4 gates per A-scan (3 extracted A-scans per S/L-scan) |
| Gate Trigger | Flank/Peak |
| S/L-Scan | 2 Extraction Boxes per S/L-scan |
| Alarm LED | 1 (sync on all gates & DACs) |
| Measurements | Available in A-Scan view Peak & Flank (FSH, dB, Depth, Beam Path Length, Surface Distance), Echo-to-Echo, Floating Gates (reference from IFT) |
| General | |
| Data storage | |
| Internal | 6 GB (standard) |
| External | Hot removable “User” USB8 GB (standard) Only limited by USB key capacity |
| Transfer Rate | To User Key - Up to 23 MB/s Write mode Up to 27 MB/s Read mode |
| Data File Size | 3GB (FAT32 file system) |
| Typical Scanning Speed | 10 to 15 cm/s (3.9 to 5.9 in/s) |
| Typical Scan Length | >10 m (32.8ft) |
| Display | |
| Size | 25.9 cm (10.2 in) Wide aspect ratio |
| Resolution | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| Colour | 260k (65535 colours for scan palettes) |
| Type | TFT LCD |
| I/O Ports | |
| USB Ports | 3 x USB certified ports (480 Mbps) |
| Ethernet | Gbit Ethernet (1000 Mbps) |
| Video Output | VGA Analog (1024 x 600) |
| I/O | |
| Encoder | 1 or 2 axis quadrature encoder (LEMO connectors) Single ended and differential input |
| Digital Inputs | 2 input lines (5V TTL) |
| Digital Outputs | 4 Output lines (5V TTL, 20 mA) for alarm or other external control |
| Power Output | 5 V, 500 mA, current limited |
| Interface and Reporting | |
| Integrated Help | Active help & parameter description / Optimization |
| Language (Dynamic) | Selectable: English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Hungarian, Italian, Portuguese |
| Remote Connection | Onboard VNC Server and FTP Server (connection through Ethernet protocol) |
| PDF Reader | Allows viewing any uploaded PDF file, scan plan, procedures, old reports etc. |
| Batteries & Power Supply | |
| Battery Type | Intelligent Li-ion batteries |
| Number of Batteries | 2 |
| Operation | 1 battery or 2 batteries, DC Power pack |
| Battery Replacement | Hot swappable - no tools required |
| Battery Recharge | Batteries recharge in unit, operating or not |
| Battery Life | 6+ hours (typical operation). |
| Enclosure | |
| Size | H220 mm x W335 mm x D115 mm (8.66 in x 13.19 in x 4.52 in) |
| Weight | 5.28 kg(11.6 lb) 1 battery/ 5.75 kg (12.6 lb) 2 batteries |
| Environmental | |
| Temperature | Operating -10 o C to 40 o C (14 o F -104 o F). Storage -25 o C to 70 o C (-13 o F -158 o F) |
| Relative Humidity | 5 to 95% non-condensing |
| Environmental | Designed to meet IP66 |
| Vibration | EN60068-2-6 Sinusoidal vibration, 50hz to 500Hz, 0.5mm, 18g, 5 sweep cycles |
| Shock | According to MIL-STD-810F, Method 516.5, Procedure IV; 26 “1-meter drops” (each face, edge, corner), while operating, to 2 inch plywood over concrete. |
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