Overview

Sonatest Sitescan Flaw Detectors have always meant highly reliable, technician focused flaw detection equipment and this model builds on that tradition.

The Sitescan 500s offers the end user an entry level broad band flaw detector with full VGA display, sync and proportional outputs and a 50nS (Spike) 200V Pulser.

Typical applications are Weld Fabrication, Corrosion Detection, Forgings & Castings and general UT inspection.

Features

1) Reliable, Rugged & Robust

An instrument’s ability to perform in harsh environments with proven reliability is an important aspect of flaw detector ownership and this is enhanced by the Sitescan 500s’s enclosure is constructed using automotive grade impact grade impact resistant materials and offers excellent water resistance. Environmental testing has confirmed the instrument is fully functioning at temperatures above 55°C. The Sitescan 500s has a colour transflective VGA display, providing high visibility in any lighting conditions. Maximum readability is achieved through adjustable brightness and the choice ‘of 9 colour palettes, including a black-on-white LCD emulation mode.

2) Advanced Defect Sizing Tools as Standard

Weld and pipe inspection are major applications for the Sitescan 500s which is equipped with the latest software tools for defect sizing. The use of integrated sizing software reduces analysis time and speeds inspection. Multiple standard sizing techniques are essential for service companies working to different customer standards, especially as service work becomes more international and operators are required to work to different codes.

Sizing Techniques and Software Options include:

DAC (Standard)
Split DAC & DGS/AVG (Option)
TCG (Option)
Backwall Echo Attenuation (BEA) Option (requires TCG)
AWS (Option)
AVG/DGS (Option)
API (Option)
Interface Trigger (Option)
Corrosion Software (Option)

3) UT-Lity Lite Data Management Software

UT-Lity Lite software provides everything you need to manage your inspection data. The Standard (Lite) version is FREE with every instrument and give you the ability to view, move and manage Calibrations, A-Scans, B-Scans and Thickness Logs both on the instrument and on your PC. With UT-Lity Lite you can also create customised inspection report templates, cut-n-paste information to other applications and create printable pdf documents.

Load, store, manage files both on the PC and on a connected flaw detector
Save, analyse, colour code and export thickness logging data to spreadsheets/asset management software
Update the Flaw Detector and Firmware as and when updates become available on our website

Specification

Test Range	1mm (0.4in) to 10,000mm (394in)
Velocity	1000 – 10,000m/s continuously variable
Probe Zero	0 to 1000μs
Delay	0-10,000m (400in) in steel at 5930m/s (19455f/s)
Gain	0 to 110dB adjustable in 0.5, 1, 2, 6, 10, 14 and 20dB steps
Test Modes	Pulse echo and transmit/receive
Pulser	200V fixed. 50nS square wave. Rise/Fall times <15nS into 50R load
Damping	50 and 400 Ohm damping selectable
P.R.F.	Adjustable 5Hz to 1kHz. External sync also available
Screen Update Rate	60Hz
Rectification	RF, Full wave, +ve half-wave and -ve half-wave
Frequency Range	1.0MHz to 14MHz (-3db)
System Linearity	Vertical = 0.5% Full Screen Height (FSH). Horizontal +-0.2% Trace Full Screen Width (FSW)
Reject (Selectable)	Up to 80% Linear reject (removes baseline noise without affecting indication amplitude)
or	Up to 50% Suppressive reject (increase zero offset and reduces amplitude of all echoes) LED Warning when active.
Units	Metric (mm), Imperial (in)
Display	Color Transflective VGA (640 x 480) TFT. Display area: 116.16 x 87.2 mm (4.57 x 3.43 in). A-Scan Area: 400 x 510 pixels (normal), 460 x 620 (FS). Colors: 9 color options with variable brightness
Gate Monitor	Two independent gates for measurement and monitoring. Start and width fully adjustable over the entire range of the instrument. Levels adjustable from 0% to 100%, positive or negative triggering on each gate with audible & visual alarms. Gate resolution is 5nS
Zoom	Expands range and delay to cover the area set by Gate 1 start & width controls
AGC	Automatic Gain Control automatically sets the signal in Gate 1 to a level between 10% and 90% FSH, tolerance between 5% and 20%.
Measurement Modes
Mode 1	Signal monitor, Gate alarms can be active but no measurements are displayed
Mode 2	Depth and amplitude of first signal in gate
Mode 3	Echo-Echo distance measurements
Mode 4	Trigonometric display of beam-path, surface distance (including X-offset) and depth of indication from the inspection surface together with echo amplitude. Curved surface correction can be applied for convex and concave surfaces. Half-skip can be indicated on screen
Mode 5	Gate to Gate distance measurement
Mode 6	Flank to Flank
Mode 7	Beam Angle, calculated from beampath, hole radius and hole centre depth

Measurement Display	Live display and updates on screen at 10 times per second. Large display of a single measurement available
Waveform Smoothing Select from:	i) None (both min and max values are displayed in the A-Scan)
	ii) Fill (Min values set to baseline value, produces a solid A-Scan)
	iii) Smooth (min values ignored, produces a clear outline
Auto-Cal	Provides automatic calculation of velocity and probe zero from 2 reference echoes. Automatic calibration with two echoes
Reference Waveform	Displays a previously stored A-log in a color different from the active display: enabling a quick visual check of the differences
Clock	Built in, battery-backed RTC keeps time and date. Visible on the status line, always stored with Panels, A-logs etc.
Internal Memory	4GByte storage available for A-scans, panels, T-logs, B-logs etc. 450,000 Panels, 200,000 A-Logs, 300,000 B-Charts, 440,000 T-Logs
Active Peak Memory	Retains all A-scans on screen for echo-dynamic pattern analysis, with the active A-scan displayed in a separate color
Notes	Alphanumeric labelling for panel stores, A-logs, B-logs etc.
Display Freeze	Hold the current waveform on screen for off-line processing
Help Key	Shows software and hardware information
Language Support	Multiple languages are selectable from a list including: English, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese (Modern). Others are available on request
Encoder Connection	Lemo min 4-pin connector
Video Output	Standard on 500S
Proportional Outputs	Available on 500S
External Sync	Available on 500S
USB Connection	Internal storage shown as Memory Device
Transducer Sockets	BNC or LEMO (factory option)
Power	Battery life for SS500 is 13.5 hours and for D-50 it is 10.5 hours.
Charger	100-240VAC, 50-60Hz
Environmental	Case sealed to IP67
Temperature	Operating -10°C to 55°C (14°F – 131°F). Storage -40°C to 75oC (-40°F – 167°F)
Size	H 145mm x W 255mm x D 145mm (5.7in x 10 in x 5.7in)
Weight	2.5kg (5.5lbs) with battery
Warranty	2 year
Extended Warranty	Sonacover – extended 5 year warranty, including 4 calibrations
Calibration Standard	ISO 22232-1:2020 (Detailed Specification available on request)
Standards	Vibration to 514.5-5 Proc 1 Annex C Fig 6 Shock 516.5 Proc 1 15g/6ms Explosive atmospheres – MIL-STD 810G Methos 511.5, Procedure I