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Test Range:0.4″ to 394″ (1mm to 10,000mm)Velocity:1,000 – 10,000 m/s continuously variableProbe Zero:0 to 1,000 μsDelay:400″ (0 – 10,000m) in steel at 5930m/s (19455f/s)Gain:0 to 110dB adjustable in 0.5, 1, 2, 6, 10, 14 and 20 dB stepsTest Modes:Pulse Echo and transmit/receivePulser:200V fixed. 50nS square wave. Rise/Fall times <15nS into 50R load.Damping:50 and 400 ohm damping selectableP.R.F.:Adjustable 5Hz to 1kHz. External sync also available.Screen Update Rate:60HzRectification:RF, Fill 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:Imperial (in), Metric (mm)Display:Color Transflective VGA (640 x 480) TFT
Display Area: 4.57″ x 3.43″ (116.16 x 87.2mm)
A-Scan Area: 400 x 510 pixels (normal), 460 x 620 (FS)
Colors: 9 color palette with variable brightnessGate 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 measurementMode 6:Flank to FlankMode 7:Beam Angle, calculated from beampath, hole radius and hole center depthMeasurement Display:Live display and updates on screen at 10 times per second. Large display of a single measurement available.Waveform Smoothing Select from:

1. None (both min and max values are displayed in the A-Scan)
2. Fill (Min values set to baseline value, produces a solid A-Scan)
3. 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:4GB 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:D-Sub 15 Connector (500S)Video Output:Standard on 500SProportional Outputs:Available on 500SExternal Sync:Available on 500SUSB Connection:Internal storage shown as Memory Device.Transducer Sockets:BNC or Lemo (factory option)Power:Lithium Ion 14.4V battery pack. Typically 16 hrs. for Sitescan 500S. Indication of battery charge status. Recharge time 3-4 hrs. Battery can be charged separately. Mains pack optional.Charger:100-240 VAC, 50-60 HzEnvironmental:Case sealed to IP67Temperature:Operating: 14° to 131°F (-10° to 55°C)
Storage: -40° to 167°F (-40° to 75°C)Size:5.7″ x 10″ x 5.7″ (145 x 255 x 145mm) (HxWxD)Weight:5.5 lbs. (2.5 kg) with battery.Warranty:2 yearExtended Warranty:Sonacover – extended 5 year warranty, including 4 calibrationsCalibration Standard:EN12668-1:2020 (Detailed Specification available upon 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 1