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The JIREH MICROBE Cart is a compact and versatile manual scanner used in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), specifically for ultrasonic inspections. It serves as a base unit for attaching ultrasonic probes and offers precise positional encoding capabilities.

Key Features:

• Integrated Encoder: Ensures accurate tracking of the scanner's position during inspections, providing reliable data for analysis.

• Magnetic Wheels: Equipped with urethane-coated magnetic wheels, the cart securely adheres to ferrous (magnetic) surfaces, allowing for smooth and consistent scanning. The magnetic force can often be increased by stacking additional wheels.

• Removable Handle: Designed for comfortable ergonomic operation, the handle can also be detached for easy access to cable connections and for efficient cable management.

• Braking System: Features a built-in brake mechanism to lock the scanner in a desired position on the inspection surface, preventing unintended movement.

• Modular Design: The MICROBE system is modular, allowing for adaptability to various inspection requirements by using different frame bars and probe holders. It is also compatible with the JIREH ROTIX scanner via a conversion kit.

• Probe Holder Compatibility: Designed to work with adjustable slip joint probe holders that can accommodate a wide range of phased array wedges and, in some configurations, TOFD (Time of Flight Diffraction) wedges.

• Versatile Scanning Capabilities: Depending on the configuration (number of probes), it can perform circumferential and longitudinal scans on pipes with varying diameters (from 1.5 inches / 3.8 cm to flat surfaces) and can even be used for inner diameter inspections of larger pipes (minimum 60 inches / 152.4 cm).

• Umbilical Connection: Includes a removable umbilical (typically 5 meters long) that transmits the encoded positional data to the ultrasonic testing instrument. It can support single or dual-axis scanning with optional accessories.

• Durable Construction: Built to withstand industrial environments, the MICROBE Cart has an environmental sealing that is dust-tight and watertight (though not submersible).

In essence, the JIREH MICROBE Cart is a crucial component for conducting accurate and encoded manual ultrasonic inspections, particularly on ferromagnetic materials and pipes, offering a stable platform and precise positional feedback for various NDT applications.