Phasor Series
The Phasor series ultrasonic flaw detectors comes available in four different models with upgraded features and benefits. Phasor CV is a code-compliant conventional ultrasonic flaw detector that can be UPGRADED to Phasor 16/16 Weld or to the 16/64 Phasor XS. Upgrading to phased array is a quick and easy software upgrade to Phasor 16/16 Weld or Phasor XS. No changes to the base unit hardware are required and utilizing the same simple menu-driven interface as the Phasor CV model, training is minimal. Combined with phased array transducers, both platforms can solve your most demanding inspection applications in less time at an affordable price.
Phasor 16/16 Weld and Phasor XS can switch to conventional UT quickly so that inspectors can use any standard transducer to evaluate detected flaws (locating and sizing) to any specified standard or test instruction.
The Phasor CV/DM combines a phased array imaging device and a conventional flaw detector into one instrument, with a phased array probe, which allows significant increases confidence in corrosion inspection data.
Features
Improved Inspection ProductivityWeld inspection often requires two or three angle beam transducers (45, 60, and 70 degrees) to comply with industry standards. A significant amount of time is spent on locating & connecting/reconnecting transducers, calibrating, and scanning the same volume multiple times. By electronically steering the beam, the Phasor XS can inspect at angles from 0-degrees to 90-degrees eliminating the need for multiple transducers and scans. In addition, often the optimum inspection is not at one of the fixed angles. The Phasor XS automatically identifies the optimum inspection angle and allows the operator to replay the associated A-scan.
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Improved Inspection ProductivityWeld inspection often requires two or three angle beam transducers (45, 60, and 70 degrees) to comply with industry standards. A significant amount of time is spent on locating & connecting/reconnecting transducers, calibrating, and scanning the same volume multiple times. By electronically steering the beam, the Phasor XS can inspect at angles from 0-degrees to 90-degrees eliminating the need for multiple transducers and scans. In addition, often the optimum inspection is not at one of the fixed angles. The Phasor XS automatically identifies the optimum inspection angle and allows the operator to replay the associated A-scan.
Phasor TransducersCorrosion Detection, Imaging and Digital Measurement with Phasor CV/DMPhasor CV/DM provides a simple and elegant method for reliable monitoring corrosion, identifying corrosion pits, displaying meaningful images, and providing digital measurements. It does this by using a specially developed phased array compression transducer, which provides 28 adjacent and discrete inspection probes to allow extensive linear coverage. This ensures that even the smallest corrosion pit is identified and evaluated. The corrososion software specially developed for the Phasor CV/DM displays results in an understandable and useful way, both in terms of digital data and imagery. A positional encoder provides precise linear location information for each scan.
Ease of UseThe Phasor XS uses a simple menu user interface proven so successful in the USN-50, 52, 58, and 60. A single key press selects the menu or feature; a rotary knob selects the feature value. A dedicated knob sets GAIN. |
Real-time ImagingRapid inspections require a fast screen data refresh rate to make sure the display keeps up with the inspection scan. The Phasor XS’s best-in-class 60 Hz refresh rate ensures the image reflects the scanning position. Inspection data can be displayed as a traditional A-Scan, sector scan, or both simultaneously. And a series of screen and menu palettes let the inspector optimize the screen display to their preference and the lighting conditions. The unique video reverse mode aligns transducer motion with the Phasor display for fast intuitive decision-making.
PortabilityAt 3.8 kg (8 lbs.), the Phasor XS with soft shell carrying case can be easily slung over your shoulder and carried to the inspection site. Once on-site, position the Phasor XS on convenient surfaces or simply hang it from your neck for stress free inspections. With more than 6-hour battery life, the Phasor XS can be used for continuous shift inspections.
TOPViewTOPView allows the user view the scanned area from the top. This perspective is generated using the gated region in the Sector scan or Linear B-scan. Using TOPView, users can easily and more accurately record indications. TOPView also offers these enhanced features:
*TOPView is only available on the Phasor XS instrument.
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Applications
AerospaceA quick and flexible Phased Array solution that's totally reliable Easy interpretation means rapid decisions Portable Phased Array, a practical solution
Power GenerationThe Portable Phased Array that decreases downtime Higher POD rates than conventional detectors Light, compact and truly portable EPRI Qualified
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Oil & GasInspections in the Oil & Gas and Petroleum industries seldom take place in convenient locations. The field inspector is often up on scaffolding or at a remote location next to pipelines or offshore installations. The Phasor XS is a 3.8 kg Phased Array instrument that will improve probability of defect detection in the most demanding of conditions. Better decisions come from benchmarked improvements in detecting and sizing defects, and the simplicity of the Phasor XS puts this advanced capability within the reach of the everyday operator. Greater productivity Advanced applications A Phasor XS image is worth a thousand A-Scans. The integrated cross-sectional image makes it far easier to determine the location and orientation of flaws detected.
TransportationPortable Phased Array helps you to maintain your inspection timetable Easy operation with less training Long battery life for operation in remote locations Support of standards and internal specifications
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Specifications
Physical
| Internal Memory | Set-up files |
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| Removable Memory | On 512 MB SD Card for report and set-up files |
| Documentation Format | JPEG ~80 KB/image |
| Weight | 3.8 kg (8.2 lbs) with battery |
| Dimensions | 282 mm W x 171 mm H x 159 mm D (11.1 in. W x 6.8 in. H x 6.3 in. D) |
| Battery | Custom Li Ion battery pack - 356P configuration |
| Battery Life | 6 hrs minimum |
| Battery Charging | External charger |
| External Power Supply | Universal input 85 to 260 V AC / 50 to 60 Hz |
| Probe Connectors | Conventional - 00 lemo/BNC adapters provided - Phased Array - Custom ZIF |
| VGA Output | Yes |
| Dialog Languages | Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish |
| Display Size | 165 mm (6.5 in.) diagonal |
| Display Resolution | VGA color TFT 640H x 480V pixel |
Conventional / Phased Array Channel
| Conventional | Phased Array | |
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| Pulser | Spike | Bi-Polar Square Wave |
| Pulse Repetition Frequency | 15 to 2000 Hz | 15 to 7680 Hz |
| Pulser Voltage | 300 V max | ± 25 V to ± 75 V (1 V steps) |
| Pulser Energy | Low or High (selectable) | |
| Pulser Rise Time | < 15 nsec | < 15 nsec |
| Damping | 50 or 1000 Ohms (selectable) | |
| Mode of operation | single, dual | single |
| Receiver Input Capacitance | < 50 pF | |
| Receiver Input Resistence | 1000 Ohms in dual mode | 220 Ohms |
| Maximum Input Voltage | 40 V peak-to-peak | 200 mV peak-to-peak |
| Bandwidth/Amplifier Bandpass | 0.3 to 15 MHz @ -3dB | 0.6 to 6.5 MHz @ -3dB |
| Filter Selection | 1.0, 2.0. 2.25, 4.0, 5.0, 10 and 13 MHz + BB | 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0 MHz, Low Pass 4 MHz, High Pass 5 MHz and Broadband (0.6 to 6.5 MHz) |
| Rectification | Pos HW, Neg HW, FW, and RF | Pos HW, Neg HW, FW and RF |
| Analog Gain | 0 to 110 dB | 0 to 40 dB |
| Digital Gain 1 | 5.8 to 39.9 dB (depending on aperturesize) | |
| Focal Laws | User selectable - 128 max | |
| Physical Probe | 1 to 64 | |
| Virtual Probe | 1 to 16 | |
| Number of Cycles | 1 to 128 | |
| Pulser Width @ 1/2 Cycle | 20 to 500 nsec | |
| Pulser Delay |
0 to 10.24 μ-sec | |
| Receiver Delay | 0 to 10.24 μ-sec | |
| Acoustic Velocity | 1000 to 16000 m/s 0.0393 to 0.5905 in./μ-sec |
1000 to 16000 m/s 0.0393 to 0.5905 in./μ-sec |
| Minimum Range (steel long) (steel shear) |
0 -14 mm (0.55 inch) 0 - 7.5 mm (0.3 inch) |
0 - 7.6 mm (0.3 inch) 0 - 4.2 mm (0.17 inch) |
| Maximum Range (steel long) (steel shear) |
0 - 14060 mm (553 inch) 0 - 7626 mm (300 inch) |
0 - 1073 mm (42 inch) 0 - 1073 mm (42 inch) |
| Display Delay | 2.5 m (98.5 inch) |
1 m (39.4 inch) |
| Auto Timebase Calibration | Yes |
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| Reject | 0 to 80% |
0 to 80% |
| TCG | 15 points @ 6 dB/μ-sec |
15 points @ 6 dB/μ-sec |
| Gates | A and B |
A, B and IF |
| Gate Threshold | 5 to 95% |
5 to 95% |
| Gate Start | 0 mm - full range |
0 mm - full range |
| Gate Width | 1 mm - full range |
1 mm - full range |
| Gate Logic | Off, Positive, and Negative (Off, Coincidence, and Anticoincidence) |
Off, Positive, and Negative (Off, Coincidence, and Anticoincidence) |
| TOF Modes | Flank/Peak |
Flank/Peak |
| Scan Type | Linear and Sector | |
| Available Views | A-Scan |
A-Scan, B-Scan and Sector |
| Displayed Readings | Amplitude, Sound Path, and Trig |
Beam, Amplitude, Sound Path, Trig for displayed and for all beams |
| Measurement Resolution | 5 nsec |
5 nsec |
| Displayed Units of Measurements | mm or inch (selectable) |
mm or inch (selectable) |
Environmental Tests (Per Mil-Std-810F)
| Cold Storage | -20°C for 72 hrs, 502.4 Procedure I |
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| Cold Operation | 0°C for 16 hrs, 502.4 Procedure II |
| Heat Storage | +70°C for 48 hrs, 501.4 Procedure I |
| Heat Operation | +50°C for 16 hrs, 501.4 Procedure II |
| Damp Heat / Humidity (storage) |
10 Cycles: 10 hrs at +65°C down to +30°C, 10 hrs at +30°C up to +65°C, transitions within 2 hrs, 507.4 |
| Temperature Shock | 3 Cycles: 4 hrs at –20°C up to +70°C, 4 hrs at +70°C, transitions within 5 mins. 503.4 Procedure II |
| Vibration | 514.5-5 Procedure I, Annex C, Figure 6, general exposure: 1 hr each axis |
| Shock | 6 cycles each axis, 15g, 11ms half sine, 516.5 Procedure I |
| Loose Cargo | 514.5 Procedure II |
| Transit Drop (packaged for shipment) |
516.5 Procedure IV, 26 drops |
| IP54 / IEC529 … dust proof / dripping water proof as per IEC 529 specifications for IP54 classification |
Phasor CV/DM Option
| Pulser | Bi-Polar Square Wave |
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| Pulser Repetition Freq. | 15 to 7680 Hz |
| Pulser Voltage | 50 V to 150 Volts 2V Steps |
| Pulser Rise Time | < 15 nsec |
| Mode of Operation | Custom T/R operating files only |
| Receiver Input Resistance | 220 Ohms |
| Max Input Voltage | 200 mV peak-to-peak |
| Bandwidth/Amplifier Bandpass |
0.6 to 6.5 MHz @ -3 dB |
| Filter Selection | 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0 MHz, Low Pass 4 MHz, High Pass 5 MHz and Broadband (0.6 to 6.5 MHz) |
| Rectification | Pos HW, Neg HW, FW and RF |
| Analog Gain | 0 to 40 dB |
| Digital Gain | 0 to 53.9 DB depending on APERTURE selection |
| Virtual Probe | 1 to 16 elements |
| Pulser Width @ 1/2 Cycle | 20 to 500 nsec |
| Pulser Delay | 0 to 10.24 μsec |
| Receiver Delay | 0 to 10.24 μsec |
| Acoustic Velocity | 1000 to 16000 m/sec, 0.0393 to 0.5905”/μsec |
| Steel Min Range | Long: 0-7.6 mm (0.3”), Shear: 0-4.2 mm (0.17”) |
| Steel Max range | Long: 0-1073 mm (42”), Shear: 0-1073 mm (42”) |
| Display Delay | 1m (39.4”) |
DM T/R Option
| TCG | 15 points @ 6 dB/μsec |
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| Gates | A, B and IF |
| Gate Threshold | 5 to 95% |
| Gate Start | 0 mm - full range |
| Gate Width | 1 mm - full range |
| Gate Logic | Off, Positive and Negative (Off, Coincidence and Anticoincidence) |
| TOF Modes | Flank/Peak |
| Available Views | ASCAN, BSCAN and TOP VIEW |
| Displayed Readings | Beam, Amplitude, Sound Path, Trig for displayed and for all beams |
| Measurement Resolution | 5 nsec |
| Displayed Units | mm or inch (selectable) |
DM Option Specifications SW 2.27 Corrosion
| Measuring modes | Zero to GATE crossing, Flank or Peak and Gate to Gate |
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| Calibration | 2 point Manual Probe zeroing and material CAL, probe wear compensation |
| Measuring | V-path correction |
| Thin Reading Capture modes |
Per Beam minimum, Per Scan minimum, Accumulated minimum and TOPVIEW auto cursor location to minimum |
| Probe compatability | Compatible Probes (as of October 09) Global PN 1314599 5Mhz 32element 1.5mm pitch Global PN 1314699 5Mhz 32 element .75mm pitch Temperature range –29°C (-20°F) to 57°C (135°F) * See instrument and probe documentation for important notes. |
| TOP VIEW | Timed, Time Continuous, and encoded |
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