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ISONIC 2009 UPA-Scope

Portable Ultrasonic Phased Array Flaw Detector and Recorder


THE VERSATILITY OF ULTRASONICS

Phased Array Modality
  • 64/64 phased array electronics – independently adjustable emitting and receiving aperture, parallel A/D conversion and on-the-fly real time digital phasing
  • Phased array pulser receiver with image guided ray tracing
  • Cross-sectional B-Scan (E-Scan), Sector Scan (S-Scan), Tandem-B-Scan viewing accompanied with standards compliant A-Scan / Gate based evaluation
  • Thickness / Skip Correction for B-Scan / S-Scan viewings
  • Gain per Focal Law Control providing Angle Gain Compensation for S-Scan and other applicable compensations for wedge / delay sound path and losses variation, in-equivalency of array elements, etc
  • A-Scan, B-Scan, CB-Scan, and TOFD
  • DAC/TCG per focal law adjustment
  • Up To 20m Length of One Line Scanning Record
  • 3D data presentation through composing of Top (C-Scan), Side, End Views
  • Dealing with diffracted and mode converted signals – defects sizing and pattern recognition (delta technique, crack depth meter, etc)

Conventional UT and TOFD Modalities
  • 1, or 8, or 16 additional conventional channels, each allows single / dual mode of operation
  • Thickness B-Scan
  • Flaw detection Angle / Thickness / Skip Corrected B-Scan
  • CB-Scan
  • TOFD
  • Strip Chart
  • Stripped C-Scan
  • Parallel / Sequential Firing and A/D conversion
  • DAC, DGS, TCG
  • FFT signal analysis
  • 100% raw data capturing
  • Built-in encoder port
  • Ethernet and 2 X USB Ports
  • Sealed keyboard and mouse
  • Powerful off-line data analysis software tools
  • Remote control
  • Light rugged case
  • Large (8.5”) bright touch screen
  • Direct printout
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General

ISONIC 2009 UPA Scope uniquely combines phased array, single- and multi-channel conventional UT, and TOFD modalities providing 100% raw data recording and imaging. Along with portability, lightweight, and battery operation this makes it suitable for all kinds of every-day ultrasonic inspections

Phased array modality is performed by powerful 64:64 channel phased array electronics with independently adjustable emitting and receiving aperture, each may consist of 1 through 64 elements. Each channel is equipped with it’s own A/D converter. Parallel A/D conversion and ”on-the-fly” digital phasing are provided for every possible composition and size of the emitting and receiving aperture. Thus implementation of each focal law is completed within single pulsing / receiving cycle providing maximal possible speed of forming focal-law-resulting superimposed A-Scans

Depending on configuration ISONIC 2009 UPA Scope additionally carries 1, 8, or 16 independent pulsing-receiving channels to fulfill conventional UT, and TOFD modalities; each channel is capable for single and dual modes of operation

High ultrasonic performance is achieved through firing phased array, TOFD, and conventional probes with bipolar square wave initial pulse. Duration and amplitude of the initial pulse are wide-range-tunable. Initial pulse may reach 300 V pp for phased array and 400 V pp for conventional channels. Special circuit provides high stability of the amplitude and shape of the initial pulse and boosts all its’ leading and falling edges. This significantly improves signal to noise ratio so the analogue gain of each channel is controllable over 0…100 dB range

Large 8.5” bright screen provides fine resolution for all types of data presentation defined by whole variability of modalities and sub-modalities implemented by ISONIC 2009 UPA Scope


Compliancy with international and national codes

ISONIC 2009 UPA Scope is fully compliant with the following codes
  • ASME Code Case 2541 – Use of Manual Phased Array Ultrasonic Examination Section V
  • ASME Code Case 2557 – Use of Manual Phased Array S-Scan Ultrasonic Examination Section V per Article 4 Section V
  • ASME Code Case 2558 – Use of Manual Phased Array E-Scan Ultrasonic Examination Section V per Article 4 Section V
  • ASTM 1961– 06 – Standard Practice for Mechanized Ultrasonic Testing of Girth Welds Using Zonal Discrimination with Focused Search Units
  • ASME Section I – Rules for Construction of Power Boilers
  • ASME Section VIII, Division 1 – Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels
  • ASME Section VIII, Division 2 – Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels. Alternative Rules
  • ASME Section VIII Article KE-3 – Examination of Welds and Acceptance Criteria
  • ASME Code Case 2235 Rev 9 – Use of Ultrasonic Examination in Lieu of Radiography
  • Non-Destructive Examination of Welded Joints – Ultrasonic Examination of Welded Joints. – British and European Standard BS EN 1714:1998
  • Non-Destructive Examination of Welds – Ultrasonic Examination – Characterization of Indications in Welds. – British and European Standard BS EN 1713:1998
  • Calibration and Setting-Up of the Ultrasonic Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD) Technique for the Detection, Location and Sizing of Flaws. – British Standard BS 7706:1993
  • WI 00121377, Welding – Use Of Time-Of-Flight Diffraction Technique (TOFD) For Testing Of Welds. – European Committee for Standardization – Document # CEN/TC 121/SC 5/WG 2 N 146, issued Feb, 12, 2003
  • ASTM E 2373 – 04 – Standard Practice for Use of the Ultrasonic Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD) Technique
  • Non-Destructive Testing – Ultrasonic Examination – Part 5: Characterization and Sizing of Discontinuities. – British and European Standard BS EN 583-5:2001
  • Non-Destructive Testing – Ultrasonic Examination – Part 2: Sensitivity and Range Setting. – British and European Standard BS EN 583-2:2001
  • Manufacture and Testing of Pressure Vessels. Non-Destructive Testing of Welded Joints. Minimum Requirement for Non-Destructive Testing Methods – Appendix 1 to AD-Merkblatt HP5/3 (Germany).– Edition July 1989
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