Scorpion B-Scan

 

Remote access, Dry coupled 'B-scan' Ultrasonic crawler developed by Silverwing (UK) Ltd.

The Scorpion B-scan is a rugged remote access ultrasonic crawler designed to allow cost Effective A and
B-scan imaging on above ground ferro-magnetic structures without the need for costly scaffolding or rope access.
The Scorpion remote access crawler uses a unique “Dry Coupled” wheel probe eliminating the need for traditional couplant. This allows the crawler to travel vertically, horizontally or even inverted whilst still fully functional.

The digital Ultrasonic transmitter/receiver processes the UT signals from the dry coupled TWP12 dual wheel probe and combines the images with the encoder information. The Scorpion B-scan is connected to a notebook computer (supplied) via the USB 2.0 port. The software has standard flaw detector controls for the A-scan set-up, simplifying training and operation requirements. All controls such as gain, time base range, filtering and gate adjustments are on the same screen as the active A-scan display and the B-scan image.

 

Technical Specification

Dimensions Length 385 mm x Width 222 mm x Height 102 mm
Weight without cables 4.75 Kg
Adhesion Neodymium iron boron magnets mounted in centre of carriage
Pull off force 13.6 Kg
Drive four (4) independent 12 volt Dc motors
Drive wheels coated in special non-slip synthetic rubber compound
Speed 25 mm/second
Umbilical Cable length 30 metre
Transducer Dry coupled wheel using "Ro-Cee" rubber 5 Mhz dual / twin compression transducer
Near surface resolution 2.5 mm
Power Supply 28 Ah sealed lead acid gel battery pack with integral charger
Test time 10 hours


 


• Battery operated
• Easy set-up and operation
• Standard flaw detector controls
• Dry coupled ultrasonic wheel probe

The easy to use defect sizing tools combined with cut and paste functions allow the export of defect images directly into other Windows software packages such as Word or Excel. These features turn the Scorpion B-scan from a simple corrosion detection device into one of the most cost effective, comprehensive remote access Ultrasonic Imaging Systems on the market today.

 

Notebook System Supplied

Windows XP
PC PIII 2GHz or better processor
256MB RAM or better
40GB Hard drive with space for installation
CD Rom
SVGA 800 x 600 minimum resolution display
Mouse & Keyboard

 

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