ISonic 2006 Ultrasonic Flaw Detector

The ISONIC 2006 uses airborne sound to plot the path of a conventional ultrasonic probe. It monitors the coverage of the scan area by the operator and produces C-scan images, etc.

A coupling monitor may be used, when testing with angle beam probes, to verify the test results.

GENERAL

Inspect and Backup

Portable Digital Ultrasonic Flaw Detector and Recorder

Large Bright High Resolution Color Touch Screen
Built-In Probe Position Encoding Means
USB, LAN, VGA outputs
Huge Data Storage Capability
Longitudinal, Shear, Guided, and Surface Waves
A-, B-, CB-, C-, D-, P-Scan and TOFD
Corrosion Profiling and Flaw Imaging
Up To 20m Length of One Line Scanning Record
Playback A-Scans for Recorded Images
Enhanced Signal Evaluation for Live and Frozen A-Scans
Defect Sizing and Pattern Analysis
Compliance with ASME and RBIM Procedures

ISONIC 2006 uniquely combines functionality and mobility of high performance portable digital ultrasonic flaw detector with recording, imaging, and data processing capabilities of smart computerized inspection system
ISONIC 2006 resolves a variety of ultrasonic inspection tasks:

A-Scan-based inspection using conventional pulse echo, back echo attenuation, and through transmission techniques
Straight Line Scanning and Recording:

Thickness Profile B-Scan imaging and recording is performed through continuous capturing of wall thickness readings along probe trace
B-Scan cross-sectional imaging and recording of defects for longitudinal and shear wave inspection is performed through continuous measuring of echo amplitudes and reflectors coordinates along probe trace
CB-Scan horizontal plane-view imaging and recording of defects for shear, surface, and guided wave inspection is performed through continuous measuring of echo amplitudes and reflectors coordinates along probe trace
TOFD Inspection - RF B-Scan and D-Scan Imaging

For Straight Line Scanning and Recording it may be used:

Time-based mode (built-in real time clock)
True-to-location mode (built-in incremental encoder interface)

XY-Scanning and Recording:

Corrosion (thickness) mapping is performed through continuous capturing of wall thickness readings along probe trace
Flaw Detection - Pulse Echo 3D imaging (C-Scan, B-Scan, D-Scan, P-Scan) and recording of defects for longitudinal and shear wave inspection is performed through continuous measuring of echo amplitudes and reflectors coordinates along probe trace with probe swiveling angle dependency where applicable
Flaw Detection - Through Transmission / Back Echo Attenuation 2D imaging and recording (C-Scan) is performed through continuous measuring of signal amplitudes along probe trace
CB-Scan horizontal plane-view imaging and recording of defects for shear, surface, and guided wave inspection is performed through continuous measuring of echo amplitudes and reflectors coordinates along probe trace

For XY-Scanning records ISONIC 2006 is equipped with built-in airborne ultrasound encoder controller and appropriate interface. TOFD Inspection may be also implemented using this type of encoder. Optional USB interface to multi-axis mechanical encoder and appropriate software package are also available

For all types of Straight Line Scanning and XY-Scanning records A-Scans are captured for each probe position along probe trace and may be played back and evaluated off-line at postprocessing stage. This unique feature makes it possible off-line defect characterization through echo-dynamic pattern analysis

Thickness Profile B-Scan Data recorded during Straight Line Scanning and Corrosion (thickness) Map data recorded during XY-Scanning is presented in the format compatible with various Risk Based Inspection and Maintenance procedures

ISONIC 2006 is a new generation successor of very well known ISONIC 2001 model, which became World leading multitask portable ultrasonic testing and imaging equipment during recent years (2000 though 2006) and received Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Differentiation Innovation in 2004. Comparing to its predecessor ISONIC 2006 has significantly improved portability and weight, battery life, ultrasonic performance, data processing speed, and human interface

ISONIC 2006 has practically unlimited capacity for storing of:

Single A-Scans accompanied with corresponding instrument settings
Ultrasonic signal spectrum graphs (FFT) accompanied with corresponding RF A-Scans and instrument settings
Various A-Scans sequence records along with corresponding Thickness Profiles, B-Scans, CB-Scans, C-Scans, D-Scans, P-Scans, or TOFD Maps depending on mode of operation selected; each record is accompanied with corresponding instrument settings

ISONIC 2006 complies with requirements of National and International Codes:

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
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

Pulse Type:

Positive Spike Pulse / Positive Square Wave Pulse

Initial Transition:

≤5 ns (10-90%)

Pulse Amplitude:

Spike pulse - smoothly tunable (18 levels) 50V … 400 V into 50 Ω at 4 levels of excitation energy
Square wave pulse - smoothly tunable (18 levels) 50V … 400 V into 50 Ω

Pulse Duration:

Spike pulse - 10…70 ns for 50 Ω load depending on Energy and Damping setup
Square wave pulse - 65…600 ns controllable in 5 ns step with driving of both leading edge and trailing edge of the pulse

Energy (Spike Pulse):

4 discrete energy values / 40 μJ (min) to 250 μJ (max) – at 400V amplitude

Modes:

Single / Dual

Damping:

17 discrete resistances values / 25Ω min to 1000 Ω max

Internal Matching Coil – Probe Impedance Matching:

16 discrete inductivity values / 2 μH min to 78 μH max

PRF:

0 – optionally; 15...5000 Hz controllable in 1 Hz resolution

Optional Sync Output / Input:

Max +5V, τ ≤ 5 ns, t ≥100 ns, Load Impedance ≥50 Ω

Gain:

0...120 dB controllable in 0.5 dB resolution

Advanced Low Noise Design:

93 μV peak to peak input referred to 80 dB gain / 35 MHz bandwidth

Frequency Band:

0.35...35 MHz Wide Band / 34 Sub Bands

Ultrasound Velocity:

300...20000 m/s (11.81…787.4 "/ms) controllable in 1 m/s (0.1 "/ms) resolution

Range:

0.5...3000 μs - controllable in 0.01 μs resolution

Display Delay:

0...3200 μs - controllable in 0.01 μs resolution

Probe Angle:

0…90° controllable in 1° resolution

Probe Delay:

0 to 70 μs controllable in 0.01μs resolution - expandable

Display Modes

RF, Rectified (Full Wave / Negative or Positive Half Wave), Signal's Spectrum (FFT)

Reject:

0...99 % of screen height controllable in 1% resolution

DAC / TCG:

Theoretical – through keying in dB/mm (dB/") factor
Experimental – through sequential recording echo amplitudes from variously located equal reflectors
46 dB Dynamic Range, Slope ≤ 20 dB/μs, Capacity ≤40 points
Available for Rectified and RF Display

DGS:

Standard Library for 18 probes / unlimitedly expandable

Gates:

2 Independent Gates / unlimitedly expandable

Gate Start and Width:

Controllable over whole variety of A-Scan Display Delay and A-Scan Range settings
in 0.1 mm /// 0.001" resolution

Gate Threshold:

5…95 % of A-Scan height controllable in 1 % resolution

Measuring Functions – Digital
Display Readout:

27 automatic functions / expandable; Dual Ultrasound Velocity Measurement Mode for Multi-Layer Structures; Curved Surface / Thickness / Skip correction for angle beam probes; Ultrasound velocity and Probe Delay Auto-Calibration for all types of probes

Freeze (A-Scans and Spectrum Graphs)

Freeze All
Freeze Peak
All signal and spectrum evaluation functions, managing gates and Gain settings are allowed for frozen signals

Encoding:

Straight Line Scanning:

Time-based (built-in real time clock – 0.02 sec resolution)
True-to-location (incremental encoder – 0.5 mm resolution)

XY Scanning:

Airborne Ultrasound (see below)

Airborne Ultrasound Based Encoding Characteristics:

Area of probe manipulation	≤2000x3000 mm ≤80x120 "	≤500x500 mm ≤20x20 "	≤200x200 mm ≤8x8 "
Curvature radius of scanning surface	≥2000 mm / ≥40 "	≥200 mm / ≥8 "	≥37 mm / ≥1.5 "
Scanning Speed	≤150 mm/s ≤6 "/s	≤150 mm/s ≤6 "/s	≤150 mm/s ≤6 "/s
Scan Index	1 to 20 mm controllable in 1 mm step	1 to 20 mm controllable in 1 mm step	0.25 mm; 0.5 mm or 1 to 20 mm controllable in 1 mm step
Resolution for determining of probe coordinates	≥1 mm / ≥0.04 "	≥1 mm / ≥0.04 "	≥0.25 mm / ≥0.01 "
Resolution for determining of probe swiveling angle	-	1°	0.5°
Range of probe swiveling	-	±90°	±90°
Immunity to ambient noise	≤60 dB	≤60 dB	≤60 dB

Coupling Monitor:

Built-in controller and interface for Coupling Monitor suitable for any kind of ultrasonic probe at scanning speed up to 150 mm /sec (6 in /sec); resolution – 0.5 dB

Testing Integrity Monitoring:

Background imaging of Scanning Plan
Recording and imaging of Actual Probe Trace
Generating perceptible marks corresponding to current coupling degree, probe position, and swiveling angle whilst scanning
Interrupting recording and imaging of actual probe trace if missing coupling and/or probe position and/or swiveling angle

Imaging Modes:

Thickness Profile B-Scan, Cross-sectional B-Scan, Plane View CB-Scan, C-Scan, D-Scan, P-Scan, TOFD – depending on mode of operation selected accompanied with corresponding instrument settings

Imaging Characteristics:

Inspection	Angle Beam	Staright Beam
Width of Volume under test	5 to 300 mm controllable in 1 mm resolution – expandable 0.2 to 12 " controllable in 0.01 " resolution - expandable	50 to 2000 mm controllable in 1 mm resolution – expandable 0.2 to 80 " controllable in 0.01 " resolution – expandable
Thickness of Volume under test	5 to 300 mm controllable in 1 mm resolution – expandable 0.2 to 12 " controllable in 0.01 " resolution - expandable	0.5 to 300 mm controllable in 0.1 mm resolution – expandable 0.02 to 12 " controllable in 0.01 " resolution - expandable
Image Resolution	0.5 mm x 0.5 mm x Half Scan Index 0.02 in x 0.02 in x Half Scan Index	0.2 mm x 0.5 mm x Half Scan Index x 0.01 in x 0.02 in x Half Scan Index
Standard Color Scale (Palette)	Pseudo Color Gray Thermal	Pseudo Color Gray Thermal
User Defined Color Scales (Palettes)	≤2³² colors	≤2³² colors
Signal Amplitude Coloring Protocol	Linear TCG Normalizing DAC Normalizing DGS Normalizing Customized	Linear TCG Normalizing DAC Normalizing Customized

Length of one Straight Line Scanning record:

50…20000 mm (2"…800"), automatic scrolling

Method of Record:

Complete raw data recording

Region of Interest:

Controllable over entire Display Delay, Probe Delay, Range, US Velocity and other appropriate instrument settings

Off-Line Image Analysis:

Recovery and play back of A-Scan captured during scanning
Echo-dynamic pattern analysis
Defects sizing and outlining
Statistical analysis of Thickness / Amplitude data
Converting Record into ASCII/MS Excel^® /MS Word^® formats

Data Reporting:

Direct printout of Calibration Dumps, A-Scans, Spectrum Graphs, Thickness Profile B-Scans, cross-sectional B-Scans, plane view CB-Scans, TOFD maps, CB-Scans, C-Scans, D-Scans, P-Scans, TOFD Maps

Data Storage Capacity:

At least 100000 sets including calibration dumps accompanied with A-Scans and/or Spectrum Graphs
At least 10000 sets including calibration dumps accompanied with Thickness Profile B-Scans, cross-sectional B-Scans, plane view CB-Scans, TOFD maps, CB-Scans, C-Scans, D-Scans, P-Scans, or TOFD Maps and complete sequence of A-Scans captured during scanning

Data Logger:

Optional – creates and manages database files capable to store up to 254745 records each and organized as 2D matrix; in database every record includes thickness reading accompanied with corresponding raw data A-Scan and instrument setup

On-Board Computer

AMD LX 800 - 500MHz

RAM:

512 Megabytes

Flash Memory - Quasi HDD

4 Gigabytes

Outputs:

LAN, USB X 2, PS 2, SVGA

Screen:

6.5" High Color Resolution (32 bit) SVGA 640×480 pixels 133×98 mm (5.24" ×3.86") Sun-readable LCD; Maximal A-Scan Size (working area) – 130×92 mm (5.12" × 3.62")

Controls:

Front Panel Sealed Keyboard, Front Panel Sealed Mouse, Touch Screen

Compatibility with the external devices:

PS 2 Keyboard and Mouse, USB Keyboard and Mouse, USB Flash Memory card, Printer
through USB or LAN, PC through USB or LAN, SVGA External Monitor

Operating System:

Windows™ XP Embedded

Power:

Mains - 100…240 VAC, 40…70 Hz, auto-switch; Battery 12V 8AH up to 6 hours continuous operation

Housing:

IP 53 rugged aluminum case with carrying handle

Dimensions:

265×156×121 mm (10.43"×6.14"×4.76") - without battery
265×156×159 mm (10.43"×6.14"×6.26") - with battery

Weight:

3.150 kg (6.93 lbs) - without battery
4.280 kg (9.42 lbs) - with battery

TECHNICAL DATA

A-SCAN

Conventional pulse echo and through transmission A-Scan-based inspection

640X480 pixels A-Scan display with physical dimensions 130 x 90 mm (5.12" x 3.62") of working area is largest one for the plurality of portable ultrasonic flaw detectors
Combined adjustable spike wave / square wave pulser equipped with variety of probe impedance matching coils provides optimal ultrasound penetration for various materials characterized either by high or low grain, sound attenuation, and the like
High frequency probe may not be destroyed occasionally upon connecting to instrument's firing output even if duration of square wave initial pulse is improperly long thanks to probe damage prevention circuit automatically limiting energy transmitted to probe's crystal
46 dB dynamic range 20 dB/�s maximum slope multiple curve DAC/TCG may be created using up to 40 data points to correct distance - amplitude variations of ultrasonic signals
Both theoretical and experimental DAC may be activated either through keying in dB/mm (dB/") factor or through sequential recording echo amplitudes from variously located equal reflectors
DAC/TCG may be applied to rectified A-Scans (positive, negative, and full wave) and to RF A-Scans as well
Built-in DGS data base for standard probes is unlimitedly expandable
Thanks to extended dynamic range signals significantly exceeding A-Scan height (up to 199.9%) may be evaluated without dropping instrument Gain
Whilst A-Scan is frozen managing of Gain and Gates settings is still allowed and provides bringing signals to necessary evaluation level and performing required evaluation
Dual Ultrasound Velocity Measurement Mode extremely simplifies resolving of sound path distances for dissimilar materials adjacent to each other whereas different values of ultrasound velocity are valid for corresponding signals appearing on the same A-Scan
RF display mode combined with frequency domain signal analysis enhances capabilities of the instrument for materials characterization, bond inspection, testing of dissimilar materials, defect pattern analysis, and probes evaluation
Optional data logger organizes and manages database files capable to store up to 254745 thickness readings each and organized as 2D matrix. In database every thickness reading is accompanied with corresponding raw data A-Scan and instrument setup. Automatic creating of MS Excel� thickness spreadsheet meets requirements of various Risk Based Inspection and Maintenance (RBIM) procedures

THICKNESS PROFILE

Thickness Profile imaging and recording is performed through continuous capturing of thickness readings along probe trace:

Both time-based (real time clock) and true-to-location (built-in incremental encoder interface) mode of data recording are supported
Complete sequence of A-Scans is recorded along with thickness profile
Off-line evaluation of thickness profile record is featured with:

Sizing of thickness damages at any location along stored image: remaining thickness, thickness loss, and length of damage
Play-back and evaluation of A-Scans obtained during scanning
Off-line reconstruction of thickness profile image for various Gain and/or Gate settings
Automatic conversion of thickness profile B-Scan data into MS Excel� thickness spreadsheet meeting requirements of various Risk Based Inspection and Maintenance (RBIM) procedures

Typical Application: Corrosion characterization

On-Line Screenshot of the ISonic 2006 Ultrasonic Flaw Detector & Portable Imaging System

Off-Line Screenshot of the ISonic 2006 Ultrasonic Flaw Detector & Portable Imaging System

B-Scan cross-sectional imaging and recording of defects for longitudinal and shear wave inspection is performed through continuous measuring of echo amplitudes and reflectors coordinates along probe trace:

B-SCAN

Both time-based (real time clock) and true-to-location (built-in incremental encoder interface) mode of data recording are supported
Complete sequence of A-Scans is recorded along with B-Scan defects images
Off-line evaluation of B-Scan record is featured with:

Sizing of defects at any location along stored image - coordinates and projection dimensions
Play-back and evaluation of A-Scans obtained during scanning
Defects outlining and echo-dynamic pattern
Reconstruction of B-Scan defects images for the various Gain and/or Reject settings
DAC / DGS B-Scan normalization

Typical Applications: Pulse echo inspection of welds, composites, metals, plastics.

CB-SCAN

Line Scanning

CB-Scan horizontal plane-view imaging and recording of defects for shear, surface, and guided wave inspection performed through continuous measuring of echo amplitudes and reflectors coordinates along probe trace:

Both time-based (real time clock) and true-to-location (built-in incremental encoder interface) mode of data recording are supported
Complete sequence of A-Scans is recorded along with CB-Scan defects images
Off-line evaluation of CB-Scan record is featured with:

Sizing of defects at any location along stored image - coordinates and projection dimensions
Play-back and evaluation of A-Scans obtained during scanning
Defects outlining and echo-dynamic pattern analysis
Reconstruction of CB-Scan defects images for various Gain and/or Reject settings
DAC/DGS CB-Scan normalization

Typical Applications: Long range pulse echo, for pitting, stress corrosion, etc; weld inspection, surface wave inspection

TOFD

XY Scanning

CB-Scan imaging of volume under test aside of narrow scanning area is performed through continuous measuring and recording of echo amplitudes, reflectors coordinates, and probe swiveling angle during XY probe manipulating:

True-to-location data recording is provided through mechanics free airborne ultrasound determining of probe location and swiveling angle
Complete sequence of A-Scans is recorded along with real time CB-Scan imaging
Off-line evaluation of captured CB-Scan Images and A-Scan distribution data is featured with:

Typical Application:

Flaw detection and corrosion screening using guided and surface waves; defect outlining using angle beam probes

TOFD Inspection - RF B-Scan and D-Scan Imaging

Both time-based (real time clock) and true-to-location (built-in incremental encoder interface and mechanics free airborne ultrasound encoder) mode of data recording are supported
Averaging A-Scans whilst recording as per operator's selection
Complete sequence of RF A-Scans is recorded along with TOFD map
Off-line evaluation of TOFD Map is featured with:

Improvement of near to surface resolution through removal of lateral wave and/or back echo record Linearization and straightening
Play-back and evaluation of A-Scans obtained during scanning
Increasing contrast of TOFD images through varying Gain setting and/or rectification
Defects pattern analysis and sizing
Zoom of TOFD Map and A-Scans

Typical Applications: weld inspection

Diagram showing - Volume under Inspection and the Scanning area

CORROSION MAPPING

Corrosion (thickness) mapping is performed through continuous measuring and recording of wall thickness data during XY scanning

True-to-location data recording is provided through mechanics free airborne ultrasound determining of probe location on planar and curved surfaces
Complete sequence of A-Scans is recorded along with real time back wall surface rendering
Off-line evaluation of captured XY wall thickness and A-Scan distribution data is featured with:

Sizing of thickness damages at any location of scanned surface: remaining thickness, thickness loss, XY dimensions, and area of damage
Play-back and evaluation of A-Scans obtained during scanning
Back wall surface profile reconstruction for various Gain and/or Gate settings
Statistical analysis of XY wall thickness distribution data and its conversion into MS Excel spreadsheet compatible with various Risk Based Inspection and Maintenance (RBIM) procedures

Typical Application: Corrosion detection and characterization

Screenshot of the ISonic 2006 Ultrasonic Flaw Detector & Portable Imaging System

C-SCAN

Straight beam inspection with 3D data presentation (B-, C-, and D-Scan) is performed through continuous measuring and recording of echo amplitudes and reflectors coordinates during XY scanning:

True-to-location data recording is provided through mechanics free airborne ultrasound determining of probe location on planar and curved surfaces
Complete sequence of A-Scans is recorded along with real time B-, C-, and D-Scan imaging
Off-line evaluation of captured B-, C-, and D-Scan images and A-Scan distribution data is featured with:

Sizing of defects at any location of scanned volume: coordinates, XY projection dimensions, and area
Play-back and evaluation of A-Scans obtained during scanning; echo-dynamic pattern analysis
B-, C-, and D-Scan image reconstruction for various Gain and/or Gate and/or Reject settings
Slicing of C-Scan and D-Scan images
Statistical analysis of B-, C-, and D-Scan image and its conversion into MS Excel spreadsheet compatible with various Risk Based Inspection and Maintenance (RBIM) procedures

Typical Applications: Weld and base metal angle beam inspection

Angle beam inspection with 3D data presentation (P-, D-, and B-Scan) is performed through continuous measuring and recording of echo amplitudes, reflectors coordinates, and probe swiveling angle during XY scanning:

WELD INSPECTION

True-to-location data recording is provided through mechanics free airborne ultrasound determining of probe location on planar and curved surfaces
Complete sequence of A-Scans is recorded along with real time P-, D-, and B-Scan imaging
Off-line evaluation of captured P-, D-, and B-Scan images and A-Scan distribution data is featured with:

ISonic 2006 Ultrasonic Flaw Detector & Portable Imaging System

Typical Application: Weld and base metal angle beam inspection

Sonotron ISonic 2006 Portable Ultrasonic Flaw Detector & Recorder with Imaging Capabilities.

The Sonotron ISonic 2006 - Portable Digital Ultrasonic Flaw Detector & Recorder with B-Scan, C-Scan, D-Scan, P-Scan, TOFD Inspection and Imaging Capabilities.

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ISonic 2006

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