Original – Sonatest Masterscan 700M Ultrasonic Flaw Detector

Description

Sonatest Masterscan 700M Ultrasonic Flaw Detector

Original – Sonatest Masterscan 700M Ultrasonic Flaw Detector

The Masterscan name has always assured the technician of robust instrument construction combined with exceptional performance. Features can be added and upgrades performed in the working environment, reducing downtime and increasing working flexibility. High levels of near surface resolution, penetrating power (450V pulser – square and spike) and excellent signal to noise ratio are key functions in the Masterscan range. The Masterscan 700M offers the end user a high end narrowband flaw detector with a full VGA display, sync and proportional outputs, sync input and a Spike and Square Pulser. Typical applications are Weld Fabrication, Corrosion Detection, Composite Inspection, Bond Testing, Forgings & Castings, Power Generation (including EMATS) and general UT inspection

Masterscan Series Features

Customisable & Inituitive Menus
Split DAC/AVG/DGS
Angle Measurement Mode.
Dryscan capability.
Configurable on-board software.
Field Upgradeable.
Encoded B-Scan
A-Scan Fade.
4GByte on-board memory.
USB Interface for PC import/export.
Video Output for training.

Sizing Techniques & Software Options include:

DAC (Standard)

Defined by up to 20 reference points or converted from TCG curve and digitally drawn on the screen. DAC curves meet the requirements of EN1714, ASME, JIS and many other standards. Custom DAC curves can be selected. DAC dynamic range can be extended by automatically adjusting the reference curve to match the reference gain. Scanning Gain and T-Loss available as separate controls. Amplitude readout is selectable between %FSH, % DAC or relative dB.

Split DAC & DGS/AVG (Option)

Adds up to 3 zones of added gain (+12db, +24dB) to the DAC or DGS/AVG curve to enable single-pass scanning of large sections and attenuative materials. Conforms to EN583-2:2001

TCG (Option)

Time corrected or “Swept” gain, defined by up to 10 reference points or converted from a DAC curve. All points converted to 80% screen height.

Backwall Echo Attenuation (BEA) Option (requires TCG)

0-40dB attenuation applied to the latter part of the time base, to improve the detectability of defects near the back wall and the loss of BWE due to porosity.

AWS (Option)

Built-in calculation and display of factors and parameters required by AWS D1.1

AVG/DGS (Option)

Enables the calculation of pseudo “DAC” curve and equivalent reflector size of UT indications, based on user input of transducer parameters.

API (Option)

On-board flaw sizing method in accordance with API 5UE.

Interface Trigger (Option)

Unlocks the interface trigger gate controls, which hold off the A-Scan acquisition and display until an interface echo is detected within a specific range and amplitude. Used for the elimination of water-path.

Corrosion Software (Option)

Enables complex inspection plans to be uploaded from a PC using the on board UTility software. Features include 2 dimensional thickness logging, storing A-Logs and B-Logs with thickness values, taking multiple readings per location and note creation for each grid location. A B-Scan option available to display bar-graph views of thickness readings taken by Gate 1 against distance or time.

Dryscan Function (Option)

The Dryscan option adds a tuned pre-amplifier to the received signal, allowing comparative transmission testing of composite materials which cannot be inspected using traditional techniques. Used in conjunction with soft-tip and roller probes, no couplant is required, so honeycomb structures or carbon fibre panels are easily assessed for delaminations and disbonds.
Masterscan 700M Specification

Test Range 0-1mm(0.05in) up to 0-20,000 mm(800 in.) in steel at 5930m/s (19455f/s)

Velocity 256 – 16000 m/s continuously variable.

Probe Zero 0 to 999.999 µs.

Delay 0-20,000m (800in) in steel at 5930m/s.

Gain 0 to 110dB adjustable in 0.1, 0.5, 1, 2, 6,14 and 20dB steps.

Test Modes Pulse echo and transmit/receive. Single Crystal, Double Crystal and Pitch-Catch.

Damping 50 and 400 Ohm damping selectable.

Pulser 100-450V -ve spike and square wave. Pulse Width from 30nS to 2500nS. Rise/Fall times <5nS into 50R load. Tunable.

Active Edge TMUnique Active Edge Mode for improved near-surface resolution.

P.R.F Adjustable 5Hz to 5kHz. External sync also available.

Screen Update Rate 60Hz

Rectification RF,Full wave, +ve half-wave and -ve half-wave.

FrequencyRange 8 selectable filter bands.

i) 100kHz – 500kHz ii) 200kHz – 800kHz

iii) 0.4MHz – 1.6MHz iv) 1.4MHz – 3MHz

v) 3MHz – 8MHz vi) 7MHz – 15MHz

vii) 9MHz – 21MHz viii) 1.6 MHz – 22 MHz (Wideband)

Additional tuned low frequency pre-amp with Dryscan option.

Display: Colour Transflective VGA (640 x 480) TFT

Display area: 116.16 x 87.2 mm (4.57 x 3.43 in).

A-Scan Area: 400 x 510 pixels (normal), 460 x 620 (FS).

Colours: 9 colour options with variable brightness.

Zoom Expands range and delay to cover the area set by Gate 1 start & width controls.

AGC Automatic Gain Control automatically sets the signal in Gate 1 to a level between 10% and 90% FSH,

tolerance between 5% and 20%.

Sonatest Masterscan 700M Ultrasonic Flaw Detector

Measurement Modes

Mode 1 Signal monitor, Gate alarms can be active but no measurements

are displayed.

Mode 2 Depth and amplitude of first signal in gate.

Mode 3 Echo-Echo distance measurements.

Mode 4 Trigonometric display of beam-path, surface distance (including X-offset) and depth of indication from the inspection surface together with echo amplitude. Curved surface correction canbe applied for convex and concave surfaces. Half-skip can be indicated on screen.

Mode 5 Gate to Gate distance measurement

Mode 6 Flank to Flank

Mode 7 Beam Angle, calculated from beampath, hole radius and hole centre depth.
Masterscan 700M Accessories

Masterscan Standard Kit

Masterscan 700M Digital Flaw Detector

Battery, Charger, charger mains cable.

User Guide & Calibration Certificate.

Certificate of Conformance

Carry Bag.

UT-lity & USB cable.

Display Window Cover.

Ultrasonic Couplant.
B-Scan Encoder Option

The Sonatest series of flaw detectors are suitable for Corrosion Mapping using linear encoded scanners like the EZ-scan 4 (as seen on the right).

Ideal applications include Storage Tank bottom and side walls, flat plates and pipes with a 10cm (4”) or greater outside diameter.

UT-lity Pro (Advanced User Software)

UT-lity Pro is the “professional” version and works in conjunction with the Corrosion Software option, providing the end user with the ability to create and manage inspection plans, location notes, historical thickness readings and other asset management information as required.

• Set up Inspection plan (grid) templates, notes and labels.

• Import previous readings into an inspection plan

• Export Inspection plan data to spreadsheets and plant maintenance databases.