NM01PRISMAUTBNCKIT
The Sonatest Prisma UT BNC Standard Kit is a comprehensive and highly advanced ultrasonic flaw detector package, designed to meet the most demanding requirements of modern non-destructive testing (NDT) professionals. This kit is built around the Sonatest Prisma UT, a state-of-the-art instrument renowned for its exceptional performance, versatility, and user-friendly interface.
The "BNC Standard Kit" designation indicates that this package provides all the essential components for conventional ultrasonic testing, utilizing industry-standard BNC connectors for reliable signal transmission. This kit typically includes the Prisma UT unit, a selection of high-quality ultrasonic probes, connecting cables, calibration blocks, a protective carrying case, and the UTstudio+ reporting software, ensuring inspectors have everything needed for efficient and accurate on-site inspections.
The Sonatest Prisma UT is a highly capable instrument, offering a wide range of advanced features. It boasts a large, high-resolution display, intuitive menu navigation, and powerful data acquisition and analysis tools. The Prisma UT is designed to handle a variety of inspection techniques, including A-scan, B-scan, and C-scan displays, as well as advanced measurement functions and data recording capabilities.
A key advantage of the Prisma UT is its upgradeability. This allows users to expand the instrument's capabilities by adding TOFD and Phased Array functionality as needed, providing a future-proof solution for evolving inspection requirements.
The Prisma UT is built to withstand the rigors of industrial environments, featuring a rugged design that meets IP66 standards for dust and water resistance. This ensures reliable operation in challenging conditions, making it ideal for on-site inspections.
The included UTstudio+ software facilitates comprehensive data analysis and reporting, allowing inspectors to generate detailed inspection reports with ease. This software enhances productivity and ensures compliance with industry standards.
Key Features and Benefits:
Sonatest Prisma UT: High-performance, versatile, and user-friendly ultrasonic flaw detector.
BNC Standard Kit: Includes all essential components for conventional ultrasonic testing.
Upgradeable Design: Allows for the addition of TOFD and Phased Array capabilities.
Rugged Construction: Meets IP66 standards for dust and water resistance.
Advanced Display and Measurement Functions: Provides comprehensive data analysis.
UTstudio+ Software: Facilitates efficient data analysis and reporting.
Comprehensive Package: Includes probes, cables, calibration blocks, and carrying case.
Sonatest Quality: Manufactured to high-quality standards.
Applications:
Weld inspection in various industries.
Corrosion mapping in pipelines and structures.
Aerospace inspections of aircraft components.
Composite testing for material integrity.
Rail testing for internal defects.
General flaw detection in manufacturing and construction.
Technical Details:
Pulsers | ||
Configuration | 2 UT Channels | 16:16 or 16:64 |
Test Mode | Pulse-Echo, Transmit/Receive and TOFD | Pulse-Echo, Transmit/Receive |
Transducer Socket | LEMO 1 or BNC | I-PEX |
Pulse Voltage | -100V to -450V (in steps of 10V) | -25V to -75V (in steps of 5 V) |
PRF | 1Hz to 1500Hz | 1Hz to 5000Hz |
Pulse Shape | Negative Square Wave (with ActiveEdge) | Negative Square Wave (with ActiveEdge) |
Pulse Width | Adjustable: Spike to 2000ns (2.5ns resolution) | Adjustable: Spike to 1000ns (2.5ns resolution) |
Edge Time | 15ns in 50Ω load @200V | 12ns in 50Ω load @50V |
Output Impedance | 5Ω | <10Ω |
Trigger Synchronisation | On encoder resolution or internal PRF (both encoded or not) | On encoder resolution or internal PRF (not encoded) |
Focus Delay Range | n/a | 0 to 10μs (2.5ns resolution) |
Damping Resistor | Selectable: 50Ω or 400Ω | n/a |
Receivers | ||
Gain Range | 100dB (0.1dB steps) Analogue Gain | 0 to 76 dB (0.1 dB steps), Analogue Gain |
Max Input Voltage | 25Vp-p | 200mVp-p |
Input Impedance | 1kΩ (pitch and catch) | 200Ω |
Bandwidth | 200kHz to 22MHz (-3dB) | 200kHz to 14MHz |
Analog Filters | 4 (automatic or manual) | 3 (automatic) |
Digital Filters | 10 (automatic or manual) | 10 (automatic or manual) |
Rectification | Full wave, positive, negative, none (RF) | Full wave, positive, negative, none (RF) |
Signal Enhancement | Digital filters, Smoothing, Contouring, Rejection, Averaging | Digital filters, Smoothing, Contouring, Rejection |
Focus Delay Range | n/a | 0 to 10μs (16ns resolution interpolated to 3.8ns) |
Data Acquisition | ||
Architecture | 2 channels, true 200MHz sampling rate | 16 Channels, Full digital Delay & Sum |
Digitizer Resolution | 12bit ADC | 12bit ADC |
Amplitude Measurement | [0% to 100%] or [0% to 150%] FSH | [0% to 100%] or [0% to 150%] FSH |
Data Processing | 16bits/sample | 16bits/sample |
Data Recording | Full raw data recording (plus sub-sampling options) | Full raw data recording (plus sub-sampling options) |
File Size | up to 3GB | up to 3GB |
Digitizing Frequency | 50MHz, 100MHz, 200MHz | 65MHz |
Focal Laws | n/a | 128 |
Focusing Mode | n/a | Natural or constant depth/path/offset |
Max A-Scan Length | 8192 samples | 4096 samples |
Sub-Sampling | 1:1 to 1:128 | 1:1 to 1:128 |
Reference | Initial Pulse or Gate/IFT supported | Initial Pulse or Gate/IFT supported |
Trigger Sync. | Encoder or Internal | Encoder or Internal |
Scan & Views | ||
Supported Scans | A-Scan & TOFD | S-Scan or L-Scan |
Number of Scans | up to 2 | 1 (with up to 3 extracted A-Scans) |
Views | A, B, C-Scan, Merged & TOFD | A, B, C, L, S-Scan, Merged plus true TOP & END |
Colour Maps | up to 10 | up to 10 |
Number of Layouts | 18 | 35 |
Cursors | ||
Cursor Types | Cartesian, Hyperbolic (TOFD) | Cartesian, Extraction Box, Angular |
Measurements | Path Length, Depth, Surface Distance, DAC, AWS, DGS | Path Length, Depth, Surface Distance, DAC, AWS |
DAC & TCG | ||
DAC points | 16 | 16 |
DAC | 1 with 3 “sub DACs” | 1 with 3 “sub DACs” per focal Law |
TCG points | 16 | 16 |
Gain Range | 60dB | 40dB |
Max Gain Slope | 60dB/μs | 50dB/μs |
Gates | ||
A-Scan Gates | 4 gates per A-Scan | 4 gates per A-Scan (3 extracted A-Scans per S/L-Scan) |
Gate Trigger | Flank/Peak | Flank/Peak |
S/L-Scan | n/a | 1 Extraction Box |
Alarm LED | 2 (sync on all gates & DACs) | 2 (sync on all gates & DACs) |
Measurements (A-Scan) | Peak & Flank (FSH, dB, Depth, Beam Path Length, Surface Distance), Echo-to-Echo, Floating Gates (reference from IFT) | Peak & Flank (FSH, dB, Depth, Beam Path Length, Surface Distance), Echo-to-Echo, Floating Gates (reference from IFT) |
Interface & Reporting | ||
Integrated Help | Active help & parameter description / Optimisation | |
Remote Connection | Onboard VNC Server and FTP Server (connection through Ethernet protocol) | |
Wizards | Configuration, Velocity and Zero, Wedge Delay, Sensitivity, TCG, DAC, DGS, Element Activation, Encoder | |
Languages (dynamic) | Selectable: English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Hungarian, Italian, Portuguese | |
Report Generation | PDF Report (includes customer logo, scan acoustic parameters, measurements, etc.), PNG screen capture. | |
PDF Reader | Allows viewing any uploaded PDF file, scan plan, procedures, old reports etc. | |
Inputs & Outputs | ||
Encoder | 1 or 2 axis encoding (quadrature input) | |
Digital Inputs | 2 input lines (5V TTL) | |
Digital Outputs | 4 Output lines (5V TTL, 20mA) for alarm or other external control | |
Power Output | 5V, 350mA, current limited | |
Enclosure | ||
Dimensions (HxWxD) | 205mm x 300mm x 90mm | |
Weight | 3.5 kg (with battery) | |
Display Size | 8.4inch (diagonal) | |
Display Resolution | 800 x 600 | |
Display Colours | 260k (65535 colours for scan palettes) | |
Display Type | TFT LCD, 450Cd/m2, with 2% reflectivity | |
USB ports | 3 USB Master ports | |
Ethernet | 100Mbps | |
Battery & Power Supply | ||
Battery Type | Intelligent Li-ion | |
Number of batteries | 1 | |
Operation | On battery or on External power (DC Power Pack) | |
Battery Replacement | Yes, no tools required | |
Battery Recharge | Recharge in unit (with unit On or OFF) - External Battery Charger (std) (as per EN16392) | |
Battery Life | Typical: 7 hours in UT mode, 6 hours in PA mode | |
Environmental | ||
IP Rating | Designed to meet IP66 | |
Operating Temperature | -10oC to 45oC (14oF to 113oF) | |
Storage Temperature | -25oC to 60oC (-13oF to 140oF) | |