A compact guided wave ultrasonic inspection system designed for rapid detection of hidden corrosion in pipes and light poles—especially in hard-to-access areas such as under supports. Utilizing dry-point-contact (DPC) transducers, the system requires no couplant and enables efficient field deployment. The scanner performs a full 360° circumferential scan, capturing high-resolution B-scan images that clearly indicate corrosion locations and severity. Its robust, portable design and intuitive data visualization make it ideal for on-site inspections, delivering reliable results with minimal setup time.
The operator scans the inspection object using a manipuator or manually using two handles an a magnetic ruler
The instrument collects ultrasonic data at several equidistant measurement positions along the pipe circumference
The application software reconstructs a B-Scan image in real time, indicating corrosion damage
The inspection task involves the detection of hidden corrosion in metallic structures such as pipelines and light poles, particularly in hard-to-access areas, for example beneath pipe supports. Using guided ultrasonic waves and Dry-Point-Contact (DPC) transducers, the entire circumference of the structure is scanned over 360°. During the inspection, the system acquires multi-channel ultrasonic data at various measurement positions and generates B-scan images using the Synthetic Aperture Focusing Technique (SAFT). This enables users to determine the location and severity of corrosion without having to dismantle the structure or interrupt operation.
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PARAMETER |
VALUE |
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Measurement technology |
Ultrasonic guided wave (SH0 Mode) |
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Operating Frequency |
50 KHz |
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Inspection range |
Up to 3 meters 9.8 ft |
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Number of DAQ channels |
32 |
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Applicable on diameters |
70 mm – 380 mm 2,7‘‘ – 15‘‘ |
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Operating time on a single battery charge |
up to 10 hours |
A1050 RANGER electronic unit Tablet-PC in a protective case
Android tablet-PC in a protective case
Adaptive inspection manipulator applicable to various pipe diameters
Type C power supply for electronic unit & tablet-PC
Carrying hard case
Optional: two handles for manual data collection (without manipulator)
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