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Apollo Multi-Channel / Multi-Frequency Eddy Current System

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Apollo from GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies is a digital multi-channel/multi-frequency eddy current system designed for inspection speed, measurement accuracy, and operational efficiency. Developed to take on the most demanding steam generator and heat exchanger inspections, Apollo drives industry standard eddy current (ET) and remote field (RFT) tubing probes as well as surface scanning arrays.

 

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Features

Demanding Solutions

Apollo™ was developed to take on the most demanding heat exchanger inspections. It supports industry standard eddy current (ET) and remote field (RFT) tubing probes as well as surface scanning arrays.

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Flexibility for Multiple Applications

Apollo can operate in either multiplexed or simultaneous injection modes meeting the eddy current tubing inspection needs for the power utility, petrochemical, pulp & paper, chemical processing, pharmaceutical, and food & beverage industries.

The multi-channel/multi-frequency capabilities of Apollo can also solve a vast array of surface solutions. These solutions include, but are not limited to aerospace airframe and engine inspection, automotive in-line testing for bar, tube and wire, and any application that requires high-speed inspection with multiple probes and frequencies.

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Dedicated Customer Support

GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies continues to invest in technology and people so we can solve customer problems through our innovation and our customer support. When investing in Apollo, organizations are receiving more than a world class eddy current solution. Each organization is also purchasing a full support system that include personnel that have years of eddy current application experience.

Through local customer and sales support located around the world, GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies demonstrates its commitment to providing each customer with the service and support necessary to ensure our solutions are exceeding customer expectations.

Key Features & Benefits

  • 100% digital data acquisition ensures full signal capture
  • Configurable up to 1024 channels and 256 frequencies for tubing inspection and array applications
  • Supports multiplexed, simultaneous injection, and context switching inspection modes
  • Wide frequency range of 1 Hz to10 MHz and automatic gain control

Advanced Software

Combined with field proven acquisition and analysis software, Apollo is suited for a wide range of inspections from smaller two-man operations to scope of work requiring multiple testers and data rooms.

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Applications

GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies Apollo multi-channel/multi-frequency eddy current system combined with tubing probes are ideally suited for the inspections of ferrous and nonferrous tubing in heat exchangers and condensers.

Eddy Current ID probes are ideal for inspecting nonferrous tubing common to many power plants. Remote Field Testing (RFT) probes are made to inspect ferrous tubing which are found in oil and gas refineries and fossil power plants.

In addition to power plants and refineries, Apollo is also ideally suited for use in testing labs, pharmaceutical plants and industrial facilities requiring heat exchanger inspection.

Apollo for tube inspection is a vital part of the larger eddy current solution offered by GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies, which is committed to growing eddy current solutions and providing exceptional customer service and support.

Specifications

System

Trigger Modes Internal, external, and sychronized wth encoder and software
Sample Rate 20,000 samples/sec
Ethernet Speed 10/100Mbps
Ethernet Length 150m

Data Acquisition

Virtual Frame Generation Yes
Alarm Generation Yes
Algorithms Included Offset, filters, tube-air detection, array, and
temporal interpolation*
External Algorithms From ethernet or USB® download*

Injectors

Numbers 2
Outputs 8
Modes Multiplexed, simultaneous, and context switching
Voltage Level 0 - 24 Vpp
Voltage Resolution 1 v
Frequency Number 256
Frequency Range 0 Hz - 10 MHz
Frequency Resolution 0.008 Hz
Impedance Direct 5
Impedance Through R 105 Ω
Maximum Output Current 1A
Test Vout, lout, and temperature

Input/Output

Encoders
   Level
   Type
 
9 (A,B)
   LVTTL
   Incremental encoder A, B signals 90º out of phase, TTL pulses, or state signals
Digital Inputs
   Level
   Modes
8
   LVTTL
   Input, Enable Acquisition, Trigger
Digital Outputs
   Level
   Modes
   Width
   Pulse
8
   LVTTL
   Output, Alarm, Trigger
   Programmable (Trigger mode)
   H/L programmable
Analog Inputs
   Range
   Bandwidth
<2
    ±10v
   20 KHz
Analog Outputs
   Range
   Bandwidth
2
   ±10v
   20 KHz

Eddy Current Receivers

Inputs 4
Frequencies (per input) PAL or NTSC
Channels 128
Frequency   Range
   Resolution
10 Hz - 10 Mhz
0.009 Hz
Gain
   Mode
   Range
   Resolution

Manual, Automatic
0 - 40 dB
0.009 dB
A/D Converter 14 bits
Test Temperature

Power

Voltage 100-240 VAC
Frequency 50 - 60 Hz
Power 30w (EC only)

Size & Weight

Size 300 mm W x 290 mm H x 249 mm D (11.8 in W x 11.4 in H x 9.8 in D)
Weight 8.7 kg (19.2 lb)

Operating Environment

Storage Temperature -20ºC to 70ºC (-4ºF to 158ºF)
Relative Humidity 90%, no condensation

Configuration

Four and eight channel configurations available

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