Salient Features of
‘da Vinci alpha’ / ‘da Vinci delta’
Digital Ultrasonic Flaw Detector
Ideal for
Thickness Survey /
Corossion Monitoring
Ideal for Thickness Survey / Corrosion Monitoring
Test Range Starts from 2.5mm (in steel)
• Better resolution / accuracy on lower thickness.
Ideal for Thickness Survey / Corrosion Monitoring
Measurement Resolution of 0.01mm
• Better Measurement Accuracy
Ideal for Thickness Survey / Corrosion Monitoring
Encoded B-Scan
• Shows in graphical presentation cross-section
of object thickness for easy identification of high
corrosion.
Ideal for Thickness Survey / Corrosion Monitoring
Encoded B-Scan
• Encoded x-axis data gives the precise location
of each thickness measurement from a
reference point .
Ideal for Thickness Survey / Corrosion Monitoring
“Minimum Thickness” Scan Mode
• This scan mode enables detection of minimum
thickness (highest corrosion) in each scanning.
Ideal for Thickness Survey / Corrosion Monitoring
Memory of Thickness Measurement Data
• 20,000 thickness measurements.
• 50 B-scan (of 500 readings each).
Ideal for Thickness Survey / Corrosion Monitoring
‘dvaSoft’ Software for
Thickness Data Management
For
• Sequential
• 2D and 3D configured file generation.
Ideal for Thickness Survey / Corrosion Monitoring
Echo-Echo Measurement
• To eliminate / ignore coating thickness from
thickness measurements.
Ideal for Thickness Survey / Corrosion Monitoring
Two Independent Thickness Measurements
• Two monitor gates offer independent thickness
measurements to enable ‘High’ and ‘Low’
thickness alerts.
High End,
Accurate & Convenient
Flaw Detection
ToFD - Time of Flight Diffraction
• Simple single channel ToFD feature.
* Available in ‘da Vinci delta’
ToFD
• Display : In Real-Time RF A-Scan & ToFD D-Scan.
• Recording : Free Run or with positional Encoder
for actual location.
• Record Length : 1000mm test length with
collection step of 1mm. Each A-Scan with 500
point depth.
• Data Storage : Each Scan file is stored in external
USB storage device with auto file naming.
ToFD Data Analysis Software
• Straightening of ToFD data using apex matching technique
or by manually shifting of A-Scan is possible.
• Defect marking of D-Scan image.
• D-Scan data zooming control.
• All A-Scan data can be exported to Excel for further
analysis.
High End, Accurate & Convenient Flaw Detection
Colour Legs
• Colour-coded display of legs during weld
examination (angle probing) helps operator to
identify skip distance.
High End, Accurate & Convenient Flaw Detection
Active Peak Echo Dynamic
• Echo dynamic envelope generated in red colour
in the back ground with active / live A-scan in
fore ground in different colour helps operator to
identify the defect type.
High End, Accurate & Convenient Flaw Detection
Curved Surface Correction
• Trigonometric measurements while using angle
probe on curved surface is accurate due to
correction applied.
International Standards Compliance for Flaw Size Evaluation
First Echo / Interface Echo Triggering
• This is useful during Immersion Testing.
High End, Accurate & Convenient Flaw Detection
Four Narrow Bands
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a) 0.2 MHz – 1 MHz
b) 0.5 MHz – 4 MHz
c) 0.8 MHz – 8 MHz
d) 2.0 MHz – 20 MHz
• Tuned amplifier gives high Signal / Noise ratio.
High End, Accurate & Convenient Flaw Detection
RF Display
• Radio Frequency (RF) display for very high
degree of measurement accuracy, probe
characteristics evaluation and flaw
characterization.
High End, Accurate & Convenient Flaw Detection
Automatic Test Range Calibration
• It is faster, more accurate and easier than
manual calibration.
High End, Accurate & Convenient Flaw Detection
Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF)
• It is possible to set PRF as low as 4 Hz to
eliminate phantom / ghost echoes while
testing large forgings etc…
High End, Accurate & Convenient Flaw Detection
Simultaneous Display of Four Measurement Values
• Selection of upto four measurement values for
simultaneous display helps the operator in
quick interpretation.
High End, Accurate & Convenient Flaw Detection
Wide Frequency Range
(250 KHz to 20 MHz)
• Frequency down to 250 KHz (0.25 MHz)
enables testing of highly attenuative materials
like composites, austenitic stainless steel etc..
• Probe with frequency up to 20 MHz on higher
side can be used for checking low thickness
jobs and for enhanced sensitivity.
International Standards
Compliance for
Flaw Size Evaluation
International Standards Compliance for Flaw Size Evaluation
DAC Curves
Complies with
● ASME ● ASME III
Standards
● JIS
International Standards Compliance for Flaw Size Evaluation
DAC Curves
• Multiple Curves with user selectable dB
intervals (1dB to 14 dB).
• Any of the curves can be set to trigger as flaw
monitor gate.
Large on-board
memory and virtually
unlimited memory thro’
USB removable disc.
Memory
On-Board
• 500 A-Scan data.
• 20,000 Thickness data.
• 50 Set-up data.
• 50 B-Scan data.
Memory
USB Removable Disc
• Just hook up USB removable disc (pen drive)
up to 8GB capacity and have virtually unlimited
data storage capacity.
Speedy data
communication, user
friendly mechanical
features and most reliable
power supply.
Communication, Mechanical Features and Power supply
USB Port
• For speedy and reliable data communication
with PC and peripherals.
Communication, Mechanical Features and Power supply
VGA Output
• Thro’ VGA port hook-up ‘da Vinci alpha’ to a PC
monitor or LCD projector for remote and
multiple viewership.
Communication, Mechanical Features and Power supply
Rotary Scroll Knobs
• Ergonomic scroll knobs are very user friendly,
speedy and lends analogue feeling to the
operation. With the knob on left ‘ Gain ‘ can be
adjusted and with the one on right the selected
parameter can be changed.
Communication, Mechanical Features and Power supply
Display Back Ground Colours
• Choose the colour combination to suit the
environment and your personal preference.
Communication, Mechanical Features and Power supply
IP Sealing
• All the mating joints are gasketed for protection
against water splash and dust.
Communication, Mechanical Features and Power supply
Carrying Handle Cum Stand
• Six Different positions of the stand for
convenient viewing which doubles up as a
carrying handle.
Communication, Mechanical Features and Power supply
Neck Strap
• For hands free operation.
Communication, Mechanical Features and Power supply
Li-Ion Battery
• World-class (Made in USA) high capacity Li-Ion
battery (10.8VDC, 7.8AH) gives 8 hours of continuous
operation between the charges .
• The battery has built-in LED charge indicator.
• Battery compartment has ‘quick release fasteners’ for
easy and quick replacement of battery.
Communication, Mechanical Features and Power supply
Alkaline Batteries
• In emergency ‘da Vinci alpha’ can be operated for
about 3 hours on six C size alkaline batteries.
Communication, Mechanical Features and Power supply
Charging the Battery
• Special Charging circuit is built inside ‘da Vinci alpha’.
Plug-in the supplied AC adaptor to charge the battery
within four hours.
• Optionally special charger is available to charge the
battery out side the machine.
Pulser / Receiver
Characteristics of
‘da Vinci alpha’
Pulser/Receiver Characteristics
Dead Zone / Near Surface Resolution
• Normal Probe: 10Mhz x 10mm dia.
• Reflector : 1mm step
Pulser/Receiver Characteristics
Dead Zone / Near Surface Resolution
• TR Probe: 5Mhz x 10mm dia.
• Reflector : 2mm step
Pulser/Receiver Characteristics
Dead Zone / Near Surface Resolution
• Angle Probe: 4Mhz, 8x 9mm ,45 deg.
• Reflector : 1.5mm SDH at 15 depth.
Pulser/Receiver Characteristics
Far Surface Resolution
• Normal Probe: 4Mhz, 10mm dia.
• Reflector : Resolution notch on V1 Block.
Pulser/Receiver Characteristics
Sensitivity/ Signal to Noise Ratio
• Normal Probe: 4Mhz, 10mm dia.
• Reflector : 1/64” FBH in Aluminium ASTM Block
Pulser/Receiver Characteristics
Penetration Power
• Normal Probe: 2Mhz X 24mm dia.
• Reflector : Perspex insert in V1 block
• Total no of back reflections are 5 full and 6th about 50%.
Pulser/Receiver Characteristics
Noise
• Total noise <10% at full gain setting.
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