PAUT 16/128 PHASED ARRAY BEAMFORMER
This « state of the art » beamformer features 16 active channels, multiplexing over 128 elements, 100 MHz sampling per channel, 16-bit A-scan and many other advanced features.
High Performance Pulser and Receiver
The square-wave pulsers are running at 200 Volts peak-to-peak and feature a special circuitry to maximize the transfer of piezoelectric energy. With this Phased Array solution, you can measure even deeper at a better resolution. The receiver has an analog gain up to 92 dB. Tough applications near the background noise level are easier with our PAUT solution.
Advanced Beamforming
Each beam signal (A-scan) can be calibrated with Static Focusing (SPAF), Dynamic Focusing on Reception (DFR), Distance-Amplitude Correction (DAC), Time-Corrected Gain (TCG), and Angle-Corrected Gain (ACG).
Multiplexed and Multitasks
The 16 active channels are multiplexed on on array of up to 128 probe elements. Phased array can be used for very wide linear scans (L-scan) or to connect multiple probes for faster inspections. Time-of-flight diffraction (TOFD) is also available on the cartridge.
Encoded
The pulsing and data acquisition can be running at fixed PRF or triggered by position with 1 or 2 quadrature encoders.
| PULSERS | |
|---|---|
| Channels | 16 active, 128 multiplexed |
| Pulser | +/-100V (200Vpp), Bipolar Square Wave |
| Maximum Burst Cycles | Up to 16 cycles |
| Max. Pulse Repetition Frequency | 5 to 5000 Hz |
| Pulse Width | 40 to 1000 ns |
| Pulser Delay | 0 to 10.2µs, 2.5ns step |
| Modes | Pulse-Echo and Pitch-Catch |
| BEAMFORMING | |
|---|---|
| Max. Number of Focal Laws | 512 |
| Amplitude Calibration | Static per probe element Dynamic per beam (ACG) |
| Dynamic Focusing on Reception | Up to 5 zones |
| Dynamic Aperture on Reception | Up to 5 zones |
| RECEIVERS | |
|---|---|
| Channels | 16 active, 128 Multiplexed |
| Input Impedance | 50 Ohms |
| Input Range | 625 mVpp |
| Input Bandwidth | 0.5 to 25 MHz at -3 dB |
| Analog Gain Range | 0 to 92 dB |
| Dynamic Gain | 92 dB (TCG) |
| Receiver Delay | 0 to 10.2 µs, 2.5 ns step |
| Digitizing Frequency | 100 MHz |
| Quantization | 12 bits per ADC 16 bits per A-scan |
| Digital Filtering | FIR with 6 presets |
| Rectification | Full, Unipolar +, Unipolar -, RF |
| GATES | |
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| Number of Gates | Up to 4 Gates per Beam (per A-scan) |
| Type of Gate | Peak Amplitude, Time-of-Flight, Energy |
| Peak Data | First Peak, Second Peak |
| Time-of-Flight Data | Crossing, First Peak, Second Peak |
| Reference | Time Zero, Interface Gate (G1), Backwall Gate (G4) |
| EMBEDDED CARTRIDGE SOFTWARE | ||
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| Menu System | Expert Menu and Quick Access Menu | |
| Navigation | Scroll-wheel, Keypad, External Keyboard, Mouse | |
| Expert Menu | 9 complete pages (workflow) System General Probes and Wedges Part Scans Calibration Display Encoders Scanner |
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| Quick Access Menu | 5 pages of 4 buttons | |
| Views | Phased Array: Linear Scan (L-scan) and Sectorial Scan (S-scan) A/B/C-scans |
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| Cursors | 2x Cartesian cursors per view Extractor on L/S/B/C-scan |
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| Screen Layouts | > | 15 Presets |
| Modes | Stop, Live, Record, File Analysis, Report View | |
| Calibration | Velocity Probe Zero Sensitivity/ACG Distance-Amplitude Curve (DAC) Time-Corrected Gain (TCG) |
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| Reports | HTML, Simplified HTML (RPT) | |
| Scanner Control | Directly from the Platform |
| CONNECTORS | |
|---|---|
| PAUT Probe | I-PEX 30046 |
| TX/RX 1, TX/RX 2 | LEMO-00 |
| Encoders | LEMO 9 pins (FGG.0B.309) Two(2) Quadrature encoder inputs, 5 Volts |
| GENERAL | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 160 x 200 x 45 mm (6.3 x 7.8 x 1.9 in.) |
| Weigth | 0.45 kg (1.8 lb) |
| IP Rating | Designed to meet IP64 |
| Operating Temperature | -10 to 40 C (14 to 104 F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20 to 60 C (-4 to 140 F) |