ISONIC 2006 | Portable Ultrasonic Flaw Detector | A-, B-, CB-Scan, C-, D-, P-Scan and TOFD

ISONIC 2006

Portable Smart All-in-One Ultrasonic Flaw Detector and Recorder

Large Bright High Resolution Color Touch Screen
Built-In Probe Position Encoding Means
USB, Ethernet, VGA outputs
Huge Data Storage Capability
Longitudinal, Shear, Guided, and Surface Waves
A-, B-, CB-, C-, D-, P-Scan and TOFD
Frequency Domain Signal Analysis (FFT) - Ultrasonic Spectroscopy
Corrosion Profiling and Flaw Imaging
Up To 20m Length of of the Single Standard Line Scanning Record
Playback A-Scans for the Recorded Images
Comprehensive Signal Evaluation for the Live and Frozen A-Scans
Defect Sizing and Pattern Analysis
Compliance with ASME, EN, RBIM, etc

ISONIC 2006 Brochure

Since March 1, 2017 ISONIC 2006 is phased out; the full support of the existing instruments is continued. ISONIC 2006 is successed by the ISONIC3505

ISONIC 2006 uniquely combines functionality and mobility of the high performance portable digital ultrasonic flaw detector with recording, imaging, and data processing capabilities of smart computerized inspection system

ISONIC 2006 allows resolving of a variety of ultrasonic inspection tasks:

A-Scan-based inspection using conventional pulse echo, back echo attenuation, and through transmission techniques
Line Scanning and Recording:
- Thickness Profile B-Scan imaging and recording is performed through continuous capturing of wall thickness readings along probe trace
- B-Scan cross-sectional imaging and recording of defects for longitudinal and shear wave inspection is performed through continuous measuring of echo amplitudes and reflectors coordinates along probe trace
- CB-Scan horizontal plane-view imaging and recording of defects for shear, surface, and guided wave inspection is performed through continuous measuring of echo amplitudes and reflectors coordinates along probe trace
- TOFD Inspection – RF B-Scan and D-Scan Imaging
For the Line Scanning and Recording there are 2 ways of probe position encoding supported:
- Time-based mode (built-in real time clock)
- True-to-location mode (built-in incremental encoder interface)
XY-Scanning and Recording:
- Corrosion (thickness) mapping is performed through continuous capturing of the wall thickness readings along the probe trace
- Flaw Detection – Pulse Echo 3D imaging (C-Scan, B-Scan, D-Scan, P-Scan) and recording of defects for the longitudinal and shear wave inspection is performed through continuous measuring of the echo amplitudes and reflectors coordinates along the probe trace with the probe swiveling angle dependency where applicable
- Flaw Detection – Through Transmission / Back Echo Attenuation 2D imaging and recording (C-Scan) is performed through continuous measuring of the signal amplitudes along the probe trace
- CB-Scan horizontal plane-view imaging and recording of defects for the shear, surface, and guided wave inspection is performed through continuous measuring of the echo amplitudes and reflectors coordinates along the probe trace along the probe trace with the probe swiveling angle dependency where applicable
For the XY-Scanning recording ISONIC 2006 is equipped with the built-in airborne ultrasound encoder controller and the interface to the airborne ultrasound sensors. TOFD Inspection may be performed with the use of airborne ultrasound encoding as well. The optional USB interface to the multi-axis mechanical encoder and the corresponding inspection software packages are available

For all types of the Line Scanning and XY-Scanning inspections the A-Scans are recorded for each probe position along the probe trace and may be played back and evaluated off-line at postprocessing stage. This unique feature makes it possible off-line defect characterization through echo-dynamic pattern analysis

Thickness Profile B-Scan Data recorded during Straight Line Scanning and Corrosion (thickness) Map data recorded during XY-Scanning is presented in the format compatible with various Risk Based Inspection and Maintenance procedures

ISONIC 2006 is a new generation successor of the very well known ISONIC 2001 model, which became World leading multitask portable ultrasonic testing and imaging equipment within past years (2000 thgough 2006) and received Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Differentiation Innovation in 2004. Comparing to its predecessor ISONIC 2006 has significantly improved portability and weight, battery life, ultrasonic performance, data processing speed, and human interface

ISONIC 2006 has practically unlimited capacity for storing of:

Single A-Scans accompanied with corresponding instrument settings
Ultrasonic signal spectrum graphs (FFT) accompanied with corresponding RF A-Scans and instrument settings
Various A-Scans sequence records along with corresponding Thickness Profiles, B-Scans, CB-Scans, C-Scans, D-Scans, P-Scans, or TOFD Maps depending on mode of operation selected; each record is accompanied with corresponding instrument settings

ISONIC 2006 complies with requirements of National and International Codes:

ASME Section I – Rules for Construction of Power Boilers
ASME Section VIII, Division 1 – Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels
ASME Section VIII, Division 2 – Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels. Alternative Rules
ASME Section VIII Article KE-3 – Examination of Welds and Acceptance Criteria
ASME Code Case 2235 Rev 9 – Use of Ultrasonic Examination in Lieu of Radiography
Non-Destructive Examination of Welded Joints – Ultrasonic Examination of Welded Joints. – British and European Standard BS EN 1714:1998
Non-Destructive Examination of Welds – Ultrasonic Examination – Characterization of Indications in Welds. – British and European Standard BS EN 1713:1998
Calibration and Setting-Up of the Ultrasonic Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD) Technique for the Detection, Location and Sizing of Flaws. – British Standard BS 7706:1993
WI 00121377, Welding – Use Of Time-Of-Flight Diffraction Technique (TOFD) For Testing Of Welds. – European Committee for Standardization – Document # CEN/TC 121/SC 5/WG 2 N 146, issued Feb, 12, 2003
ASTM E 2373 – 04 – Standard Practice for Use of the Ultrasonic Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD) Technique
Non-destructive testing of welds - Ultrasonic testing - Use of time-of-flight diffraction technique (TOFD). - International Standard EN ISO 10863:2011
Non-Destructive Testing – Ultrasonic Examination – Part 5: Characterization and Sizing of Discontinuities. – British and European Standard BS EN 583-5:2001
Non-Destructive Testing – Ultrasonic Examination – Part 2: Sensitivity and Range Setting. – British and European Standard BS EN 583-2:2001
AD 2000-Merkblatt HP 5/3 Anlage 1:2015-04: Zerstörungsfreie Prüfung der Schweißverbindungen - Verfahrenstechnische Mindestanforderungen für die zerstörungsfreien Prüfverfahren - Non-destructive testing of welded joints – Minimum technical procedure requirements for non-destructive testing methods (Germany)

The zero point test and annual verification procedures of ISONIC 2006 are fully compliant with the international standards below and the corresponding national norms

EN 12668-1 / ISO 22232-1. Non-destructive testing – Characterization and verification of ultrasonic examination equipment. Part 1: Instruments

EN 12668-3 / ISO 22232-3. Non-destructive testing – Characterization and verification of ultrasonic examination equipment. Part 3: Combined Equipment

ISONIC 2006 Brochure

ISONIC 2006 - Technical Data

Pulse Type:

Positive Spike Pulse / Positive Square Wave Pulse

Initial Transition:

≤5 ns (10-90%)

Pulse Amplitude:

Spike pulse - smoothly tunable (18 levels) 50V … 400 V into 50 Ω at 4 levels of excitation energy
Square wave pulse - smoothly tunable (18 levels) 50V … 400 V into 50 Ω

Pulse Duration:

Spike pulse - 10…70 ns for 50 Ω load depending on Energy and Damping setup
Square wave pulse - 65…600 ns controllable in 5 ns step with driving of both leading edge and trailing edge of the pulse

Energy (Spike Pulse):

4 discrete energy values / 40 μJ (min) to 250 μJ (max) – at 400V amplitude

Modes:

Single / Dual

Damping:

17 discrete resistances values / 25Ω min to 1000 Ω max

Internal Matching Coil – Probe Impedance Matching:

16 discrete inductivity values / 2 μH min to 78 μH max

PRF:

0 – optionally; 15...5000 Hz controllable in 1 Hz resolution

Optional Sync Output / Input:

Max +5V, τ ≤ 5 ns, t ≥100 ns, Load Impedance ≥50 Ω

Gain:

0...120 dB controllable in 0.5 dB resolution

Advanced Low Noise Design:

93 μV peak to peak input referred to 80 dB gain / 35 MHz bandwidth

Frequency Band:

0.35...35 MHz Wide Band / 34 Sub Bands

Ultrasound Velocity:

300...20000 m/s (11.81…787.4 "/ms) controllable in 1 m/s (0.1 "/ms) resolution

Range:

0.5...3000 μs - controllable in 0.01 μs resolution

Display Delay:

0...3200 μs - controllable in 0.01 μs resolution

Probe Angle:

0…90° controllable in 1° resolution

Probe Delay:

0 to 70 μs controllable in 0.01μs resolution - expandable

Display Modes

RF, Rectified (Full Wave / Negative or Positive Half Wave), Signal's Spectrum (FFT)

Reject:

0...99 % of screen height controllable in 1% resolution

DAC / TCG:

Theoretical – through keying in dB/mm (dB/") factor
Experimental – through sequential recording echo amplitudes from variously located equal reflectors
46 dB Dynamic Range, Slope ≤ 20 dB/μs, Capacity ≤40 points
Available for Rectified and RF Display

DGS:

Standard Library for 18 probes / unlimitedly expandable

Gates:

2 Independent Gates / unlimitedly expandable

Gate Start and Width:

Controllable over whole variety of A-Scan Display Delay and A-Scan Range settings
in 0.1 mm /// 0.001" resolution

Gate Threshold:

5…95 % of A-Scan height controllable in 1 % resolution

Measuring Functions – Digital
Display Readout:

27 automatic functions / expandable; Dual Ultrasound Velocity Measurement Mode for Multi-Layer Structures; Curved Surface / Thickness / Skip correction for angle beam probes; Ultrasound velocity and Probe Delay Auto-Calibration for all types of probes

Freeze (A-Scans and Spectrum Graphs)

Freeze All
Freeze Peak
All signal and spectrum evaluation functions, managing gates and Gain settings are allowed for frozen signals

Encoding:

Straight Line Scanning:

Time-based (built-in real time clock – 0.02 sec resolution)
True-to-location (incremental encoder – 0.5 mm resolution)

XY Scanning:

Airborne Ultrasound (see below)

Airborne Ultrasound Based Encoding Characteristics:

Area of probe manipulation	≤2000x3000 mm ≤80x120 "	≤500x500 mm ≤20x20 "	≤200x200 mm ≤8x8 "
Curvature radius of scanning surface	≥2000 mm / ≥40 "	≥200 mm / ≥8 "	≥37 mm / ≥1.5 "
Scanning Speed	≤150 mm/s ≤6 "/s	≤150 mm/s ≤6 "/s	≤150 mm/s ≤6 "/s
Scan Index	1 to 20 mm controllable in 1 mm step	1 to 20 mm controllable in 1 mm step	0.25 mm; 0.5 mm or 1 to 20 mm controllable in 1 mm step
Resolution for determining of probe coordinates	≥1 mm / ≥0.04 "	≥1 mm / ≥0.04 "	≥0.25 mm / ≥0.01 "
Resolution for determining of probe swiveling angle	-	1°	0.5°
Range of probe swiveling	-	±90°	±90°
Immunity to ambient noise	≤60 dB	≤60 dB	≤60 dB

Coupling Monitor:

Built-in controller and interface for Coupling Monitor suitable for any kind of ultrasonic probe at scanning speed up to 150 mm /sec (6 in /sec); resolution – 0.5 dB

Testing Integrity Monitoring:

Background imaging of Scanning Plan
Recording and imaging of Actual Probe Trace
Generating perceptible marks corresponding to current coupling degree, probe position, and swiveling angle whilst scanning
Interrupting recording and imaging of actual probe trace if missing coupling and/or probe position and/or swiveling angle

Imaging Modes:

Thickness Profile B-Scan, Cross-sectional B-Scan, Plane View CB-Scan, C-Scan, D-Scan, P-Scan, TOFD – depending on mode of operation selected accompanied with corresponding instrument settings

Imaging Characteristics:

Inspection	Angle Beam	Staright Beam
Width of Volume under test	5 to 300 mm controllable in 1 mm resolution – expandable 0.2 to 12 " controllable in 0.01 " resolution - expandable	50 to 2000 mm controllable in 1 mm resolution – expandable 0.2 to 80 " controllable in 0.01 " resolution – expandable
Thickness of Volume under test	5 to 300 mm controllable in 1 mm resolution – expandable 0.2 to 12 " controllable in 0.01 " resolution - expandable	0.5 to 300 mm controllable in 0.1 mm resolution – expandable 0.02 to 12 " controllable in 0.01 " resolution - expandable
Image Resolution	0.5 mm x 0.5 mm x Half Scan Index 0.02 in x 0.02 in x Half Scan Index	0.2 mm x 0.5 mm x Half Scan Index x 0.01 in x 0.02 in x Half Scan Index
Standard Color Scale (Palette)	Pseudo Color Gray Thermal	Pseudo Color Gray Thermal
User Defined Color Scales (Palettes)	≤2³² colors	≤2³² colors
Signal Amplitude Coloring Protocol	Linear TCG Normalizing DAC Normalizing DGS Normalizing Customized	Linear TCG Normalizing DAC Normalizing Customized

Length of one Straight Line Scanning record:

50…20000 mm (2"…800"), automatic scrolling

Method of Record:

Complete raw data recording

Region of Interest:

Controllable over entire Display Delay, Probe Delay, Range, US Velocity and other appropriate instrument settings

Off-Line Image Analysis:

Recovery and play back of A-Scan captured during scanning
Echo-dynamic pattern analysis
Defects sizing and outlining
Statistical analysis of Thickness / Amplitude data
Converting Record into ASCII/MS Excel^®/MS Word^® formats

Data Reporting:

Direct printout of Calibration Dumps, A-Scans, Spectrum Graphs, Thickness Profile B-Scans, cross-sectional B-Scans, plane view CB-Scans, TOFD maps, CB-Scans, C-Scans, D-Scans, P-Scans, TOFD Maps

Data Storage Capacity:

At least 100000 sets including calibration dumps accompanied with A-Scans and/or Spectrum Graphs
At least 10000 sets including calibration dumps accompanied with Thickness Profile B-Scans, cross-sectional B-Scans, plane view CB-Scans, TOFD maps, CB-Scans, C-Scans, D-Scans, P-Scans, or TOFD Maps and complete sequence of A-Scans captured during scanning

Data Logger:

Optional – creates and manages database files capable to store up to 254745 records each and organized as 2D matrix; in database every record includes thickness reading accompanied with corresponding raw data A-Scan and instrument setup

On-Board Computer

AMD LX 800 - 500MHz

RAM:

512 Megabytes

Flash Memory - Quasi HDD

4 Gigabytes

Outputs:

LAN, USB X 2, PS 2, SVGA

Screen:

6.5" High Color Resolution (32 bit) SVGA 640×480 pixels 133×98 mm (5.24" ×3.86") Sun-readable LCD; Maximal A-Scan Size (working area) – 130×92 mm (5.12" × 3.62")

Controls:

Front Panel Sealed Keyboard, Front Panel Sealed Mouse, Touch Screen

Compatibility with the external devices:

PS 2 Keyboard and Mouse, USB Keyboard and Mouse, USB Flash Memory card, Printer
through USB or LAN, PC through USB or LAN, SVGA External Monitor

Operating System:

Windows™ XP Embedded

Power:

Mains - 100…240 VAC, 40…70 Hz, auto-switch; Battery 12V 8AH up to 6 hours continuous operation

Housing:

IP 53 rugged aluminum case with carrying handle

Dimensions:

265×156×121 mm (10.43"×6.14"×4.76") - without battery
265×156×159 mm (10.43"×6.14"×6.26") - with battery

Weight:

3.150 kg (6.93 lbs) - without battery
4.280 kg (9.42 lbs) - with battery

Conventional pulse echo and through transmission A-Scan-based inspection

640X480 pixels A-Scan display of the working area with physical dimensions 130 x 90 mm (5.12" x 3.62") is among the largest for the plurality of portable ultrasonic flaw detectors
Combined adjustable spike / square wave pulser equipped with the variety of probe impedance matching coils allows providing of the best ultrasonic wave penetration for various materials characterized either by high or low grain size, sound attenuation, and the like
High frequency probe will not be destroyed occasionally upon connecting to instrument's firing output even if the duration of square wave initial pulse is improperly long thanks to the probe damage prevention circuit automatically limiting the energy transmitted to the probe's crystal
46 dB dynamic range 20 dB/µs maximum slope multiple curve DAC/TCG may be created using up to 40 data points to correct the distance – amplitude variations of ultrasonic signals
The theoretical or experimental DAC may be created through keying in the dB/mm (dB/") factor or one-by-one recording of the echo amplitudes from the variously located reflectors
DAC/TCG may be applied to the rectified A-Scans (positive, negative, and full wave) and to the RF A-Scans as well
The built-in DGS database for the standard probes is unlimitedly expandable
Thanks to the extended dynamic range the signals significantly exceeding the A-Scan height (up to 199.9%) may be evaluated without Gain drop
Manipulating of the Gain and Gates settings is possible for the frozen A-Scans providing bringing of the stored signals to the level most convenient for the off-line evaluation
The Dual Ultrasound Velocity Measurement Mode extremely simplifies resolving of the sound path distances for the dissimilar materials adjacent to each other whereas the different values of ultrasound velocity are valid for the variety of the signals appearing on the same A-Scan
The RF display mode combined with the frequency domain signal analysis (FFT) enhances the instrument’s capabilities for the ultrasonic spectroscopy with the purpose of materials characterization, bond inspection, testing of dissimilar materials, defect pattern analysis, probes evaluation, etc
Optional data logger organizes and manages database files capable to store up to 254745 thickness readings each and organized as 2D matrix. In the database every thickness reading is accompanied with the corresponding raw data A-Scan and instrument setup. Automatic creating of MS Excel® thickness spreadsheet meets the requirements of various Risk Based Inspection and Maintenance (RBIM) procedures
And more… see technical data page

Line Scanning

XY Scanning

The CB-Scan horizontal plane-view imaging and recording of the defects for shear, surface, and guided wave inspection is performed in the same manner as in the ISONIC 2005 instrument through the continuous measuring of the echo amplitudes and reflectors coordinates along the probe trace:

Both time-based (real time clock) and true-to-location (built-in incremental encoder interface) modes of data recording are supported
The complete sequence of A-Scans is recorded along with the CB-Scan image
Off-line evaluation of the CB-Scan record is featured with:
- Sizing of the defects: the coordinates and projection dimensions
- Play-back and evaluation of the A-Scans captured during the scanning
- Defects outlining and the echo-dynamic pattern analysis
- Reconstruction of CB-Scan image for the various Gain and/or Reject settings
- DAC/DGS CB-Scan image normalization

Typical Applications: SRUT guided wave and CHIME inspection of the annular rings, plates, pipewalls, shells, and the like for the pitting, stress corrosion, etc; weld inspection, surface wave inspection

Movie for the CB-Scan horizontal plane-view imaging principle:

Typical CB-Scan screen for the SRUT guided wave inspection of the annular ring:

In the field:

Detecting Defects through the High Alloy Cladding with Irregular Surface using SRUT Probe:

CB-Scan Record for the Shear Wave Inspection of Welds in the Thin Wall Tubes with the use of
Dual Element Probes with Flexible Contact Face:

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The mechanics-free true-to-location CB-Scan horizontal plane-view imaging of the large areas is performed through the manual scanning over the narrow strip on the surface of the material with continuous measuring and recording of echo amplitudes and reflectors coordinates along with the probe’s XY-position and swiveling angle:

True-to-location data recording is provided with the use of the mechanics-free airborne ultrasound encoding; for that purpose the airborne ultrasound emitter either single or dual is fitted onto the top of the probe performing the inspection while the receivers of airborne ultrasound are placed onto the part under test or at some proximity to it by means of either magnetic legs or vacuum cups (comparing to the single emitter of airborne ultrasound the dual emitter allows detection of probe swiveling angle in addition to XY-coordinates); the operator grips the said probe and performs the scanning manually

The complete sequence of A-Scans is recorded along with the real time CB-Scan imaging

The off-line evaluation of captured CB-Scan Images and A-Scans is featured with:

On-Line Instrument Screenshot

Off-Line Instrument Screenshot

Sizing of the defects: the coordinates, XY projection dimensions, and the area covered
Play-back and evaluation of the A-Scans obtained during scanning; echo-dynamic pattern analysis
CB-Scan image reconstruction for the various Gain and/or Reject settings

Typical Application:

Flaw detection and corrosion screening using guided and surface waves; defect outlining with use of shear / longitudinal wave angle beam probes

Movie illustrating the principles of CB-Scan recording and imaging with use of mechanics-free airborne ultrasound encoding means:

Move for the SRUT guided wave inspection of the annular ring with use of the mechanics-free airborne ultrasound encoder:

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The mechanics-free true-to-location angle beam inspection with 3D data presentation (P-, D-, and B-Scan) is performed through the manual raster scanning (XY) over the planar and curved surfaces of the areas of parent material adjacent to the weld with continuous measuring and recording of echo amplitudes and reflectors coordinates along with the corresponding probe positions, swiveling angles, and the raw A-Scans:

True-to-location data recording is provided with the use of the mechanics-free airborne ultrasound encoding; for that purpose the airborne ultrasound emitter either single or dual and the probe performing the inspection are fitted together into the appropriate holder while the receivers of airborne ultrasound are placed onto the part under test or at some proximity to it by means of either magnetic legs or vacuum cups – the operator grips the said probe holder and performs the raster scanning manually from one or both sides of the weld

The complete sequence of A-Scans is recorded and the P-, D-, and B-Scan imaging is performed in real time (on the fly)
The off-line evaluation means of the captured P-, D-, and B-Scan images and A-Scan distribution data is featured with:

Sizing of defects with finding of the:

maximal echo amplitude
depth and projection height
horizontal plane projection position across the weld and projection width
position along the fusion line and projection length

Play-back and evaluation of the A-Scans obtained during scanning; echo-dynamic pattern analysis
P-, D-, and B-Scan image reconstruction for various Gain and/or Reject settings
Slicing of the P-Scan and D-Scan images

Typical Application:

Weld and base metal angle beam inspection

The movies below illustrate the principles of mechanics-free angle beam flaw detection and recording for welds and its implementation:

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