ISONIC 3505
ISONIC 3505 LF

Superior Performance Portable Smart All-In-One Ultrasonic Flaw Detector and Recorder with A-, B-, C-, CB-Scan, and TOFD Functionality



  • A-Scan
  • Multi A-Scan out of Every Pulsing Receiving Cycle
  • Frequency Domain Signal Presentation (FFT) - Ultrasonic Spectroscopy
  • “Compare-to-Template” Evaluation
  • TOFD
  • CHIME (Creeping & Head Wave Inspection Technique)
  • SRUT GW (Short Range Guided Wave)
  • True-to-Geometry Flaw Detection B-Scan
  • Thickness B-Scan
  • Strip Chart
  • Interface echo
  • Encoded Raster Scanning (C-Scan and 3D)
    • Mechanics Free
    • Mechanized – Contact and Immersion (IUT)
    • Automatic – Contact and Immersion (IUT)
  • TOFD / CHIME Record Stabilizer
  • VAUT - Video Aided UT
  • GPS
  • Intuitive User Interface
  • UT over IP: Remote Control, Observation of the Indications, Data Acquisition through LAN, Internet, Intranet, etc
  • and much more...


ISONIC 3505, 3505 LF, 3507 Brochure
latest update 2021-06-30

ISONIC 3505 carries the exceptionally innovative ultrasonic card with never-saturated-receiver – for the first time ever the instrument keeps the linearity over 140 dB dynamic range digitizing the originally received signals independently on the gain and rectification settings in every firing / receiving cycle. Once the single A-Scan or the sequence of A-Scans forming a record is stored into a file it may be reproduced off-line in the form desired by an operator (RF, half- or full wave rectified, FFT) at any gain level over the 140 dB range. So even in case of very significant deviation of the pre-inspection gain setting from the required one the observation and evaluation of the recorded data may be performed at the right levels without secondary scanning

The top level ultrasonic performance of ISONIC 3505 is achieved thanks to the above noted never-saturated-receiver and to the versatile firing circuit allowing forming of either Spike, Unipolar-, or Bipolar Square Wave initial pulse with wide-range-tunable duration and amplitude (up to 400 Vpp). The high stability of the square wave initial pulse amplitude within entire duration of the positive and negative half-waves, the extremely short boosted rising and falling edges and the automatic adaptive damping allows optimizing of the ultrasonic wave penetration into various materials characterized either by high or low grain size, sound attenuation, and the like and improving of the signal to noise and the resolution

As it’s predecessor ISONIC 2005 (also known as ISONIC 2020 in the South East Asia and ISONIC STAR in China), which became one of the most popular instruments across the world with over decade market life, ISONIC 3505 may be operated as:

  • superior performance A-Scan set including the spectrum analyzer for ultrasonic signals
  • fully featured (data capturing and enhanced postprocessing) standalone TOFD unit
  • CHIME system
  • general purpose CB-Scan machine for the performing of:
    • SRGW (short range guided wave) inspection and imaging also known as SRUT
    • surface / shear wave inspection and mapping
    volume overlay incidence angle / skip corrected high resolution flaw detection B-Scan and Thickness Profile recorder
  • C-Scan through raster scanning with straight- and angle beam probes either mechanic-free or with use of the mechanized or automatic XY scanner (optional)
with 100% raw data storage

Thanks to the never-saturated-receiver ISONIC 3505 is featured with the ability of individual gain control for both independent gates over the range of 140 dB separately from the rest of the A-Scan reproduced at the global instrument gain. This opens a number of new abilities such as:

  • implementing pulse echo and back echo attenuation inspections simultaneously with use of the same A-Scan whilst monitoring the back echo amplitude at the clearly visible level without affecting the sensitivity of the pulse echo inspection
  • increasing the detectability of subsurface defects for TOFD inspection through shortening the tail of lateral wave signal dynamically
  • precise materials characterization through the signal spectrum analysis independent on the instrument gain setting
  • etc
ISONIC 3505 is fully controllable over Ethernet and featured with the hardware triggering in/out terminals and the interface echo triggering making it suitable for use in various integrated systems

The lifetime free software upgrade policy is provided for ISONIC 3505 as for all other instruments from Sonotron NDT

ISONIC 3505 is packed into the IP 65 reinforced plastic case with no intake air or any other cooling means. The large 800X600 8.5” bright screen provides fine resolution and visibility for all types of inspection data presentation at strong ambient light along with the optimized power consumption rate for the outdoor operation

Ultrasonic Pulsing / Receiving:
  • Versatile Pulser with the Booster of the Rising and Falling Edges of the Initial Pulse and the Automatic Adaptive Damping – Switchable Pulsing Modes:
    • Spike Pulse
    • Unipolar Square Wave Initial Pulse with boosted rising and falling edges and guaranteed mark level stability and active damping
    • Bipolar Square Wave Initial Pulse with boosted rising and falling edges and guaranteed mark level stability and active damping
      • Smoothly Tunable Amplitude (14 Levels)
      • Smoothly Tunable Duration
      • 10 Grades of Automatic Adaptive Active Damping
  • Wide Band 140 dB Dynamic Range Never-Saturated Receiver
  • Digitizing of the Originally Received Signals over Entire 140 dB Dynamic Range Independently on Gain and Rectification Settings
  • - 30 ... + 110 dB Global Analogue Gain
  • Signal Presentation
    • Rectified A-Scan (Full / Positive / Negative Half Wave)
    • RF A-Scan - No Time Base Limit
    • Logarithmic Scale A-Scan
    • Simultaneous Frequency Domain (FFT) + Time Domain Signal Presentation
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI) A-Scan
  • Comprehensive Signal Filtering: 32-Taps FIR Band Pass Digital Filter with Smoothly Controllable Lower and Upper Frequency Limits
  • 2 Independent Gates (A, B)
    • Independent on the Global Analogue Gain Gain per Gate A setting covering the whole range of Gain manipulation (-30 through + 110 dB Analogue Gain)
    • Independent on the Global Analogue Gain Gain per Gate B setting covering the whole range of Gain manipulation (-30 through + 110 dB Analogue Gain)
  • DAC / DGS / TCG
    • Theoretical DAC (dB / mm /// dB / inch )
    • Experimental DAC (reflector by reflector echo height measurement) - DAC creating procedure supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    • Unlimitedly Expandable DGS Probes Database
    • Intuitive DGS Calibration
  • Interface Echo A-Scan start (Additional IE Gate)
  • Built-In Incremental Encoder Interface
  • Triggering Output Terminal for the External Devices - Sync Out
  • Triggering Input Terminal for the External Devices - Sync In
TOFD Scanning and Recording:
  • Encoded / Time Based Recording and Imaging
  • TOFD / CHIME Record Stabilizer: Keeping the Amplitude of Lateral Wave or Other Desired Signal at the Standard Level Whilst Scanning
  • Gain per Gate Manipulation (- 30 ... + 110 dB) for the Desired Region of Interests (ROI) on the TOFD A-Scan
  • All Functional TOFD Postrpocessing:
    • Recovery and Evaluation of Captured A-Scans
    • Off-Line Global Gain Manipulation (- 30 ... + 110 dB)
    • Off-Line Gain per Gate Manipulation (- 30 ... + 110 dB) for 2 Independent Gates
    • Off-Line lateral Wave Amplitude Stabilizer for Creating TOFD Map
    • Parabolic Cursors
    • SAFT
    • Defects Sizing
      • Depth / Height
      • Position Along the Fusion Line / Length
    • Linearization
    • Straightening
    • Removal Lateral Wave for Increasing Near Surface Detection Ability
    • Rectification
    • Zooming Desired Segments of TOFD Map
    • Automatic creating of inspection reports - hard copy / PDF File
Non-TOFD Scanning and Recording:
  • True-To-Geometry Volume Corrected Flaw Detection B-Scan - Angle beam and Straight Beam Probes
  • Horizontal Plane View CB-Scan for Shear, Surface, and Guided Waves Inspections
  • High Resolution Flaw Detection B-Scan
  • Thickness B-Scan
  • Encoded / Time Based Recording and Imaging
  • DAC / DGS / TCG Normalization for Flaw Detection Scans
  • 100% Raw Data Capturing
  • Gain per Gate manipulation (- 30 ... + 110 dB) for the desired Region of Interest (ROI) on the Recorded A-Scan
  • Comprehensive Postrpocessing for All Types of non TOFD Line Scanning Records as Above Including:
    • Recovery and Evaluation of Captured A-Scans
    • Off-Line Global Gain Manipulation (- 30 ... + 110 dB)
    • Off-Line Gain per Gate Manipulation (- 30 ... + 110 dB) for 2 Independent Gates
    • Off-Line DAC / DGS Normalization of the Recorded Images / DAC / DGS Evaluation
    • Numerous Filtering / Reject Options ( by Geometry / Position / By Amplitude / dB-to-DAC / etc )
    • Defects Sizing and Echo-Dynamic Pattern Recognition
    • Automatic creating of inspection reports - hard copy / PDF File
Raster Scanning (optional):
  • Versatile encoded scanning
    • Mechanics-free manual
    • Mechanized
    • Automatic
  • Contact or Immersion
  • Thickness (Distance) or Amplitude C-Scan (Top View)
  • Thickness profile or flaw detection End and Side Views
  • Curvature correction
  • DAC / DGS / TCG Normalization for the Flaw Detection Imaging
  • 100% Raw Data Capturing
  • Gain per Gate manipulation (- 30 ... + 110 dB) for the desired Region of Interest (ROI) on the Recorded A-Scan
  • Comprehensive Postrpocessing for All Types of non TOFD Line Scanning Records as Above Including:
    • Recovery and Evaluation of the Captured A-Scans
    • Off-Line Global Gain Manipulation (- 30 ... + 110 dB)
    • Off-Line Gain per Gate Manipulation (- 30 ... + 110 dB) for 2 Independent Gates
    • 3D Viewing
    • Off-Line DAC / DGS Normalization of the Recorded Images / DAC / DGS Evaluation
    • Numerous Filtering / Reject Options ( by Geometry / Position / By Amplitude / dB-to-DAC / etc )
    • Defects Sizing and Echo-Dynamic Pattern Recognition
    • Automatic creating of inspection reports - hard copy / PDF File
General:
  • Dual Core 1.6 GHz clock 2 GB RAM 120 GB SSD W'7PROEmb on-board control computer
  • Intuitive User Interface
  • Single and multi-axis encoder connection
  • Comprehensive postprocessing and data reporting toolkit
  • Remote control and data capturing with use of a regular PC with no need in special software
  • No intake air / no cooling IP 65 light rugged case
  • Sealed all-functional keyboard and mouse
  • 8.5” bright touch screen
  • Ethernet, USB, sVGA terminals
  • VAUT
  • GPS

ISONIC 3505 is fully compliant with the following 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)
ISONIC 3505 LF is the modified version of ISONIC 3505 adopted for the low frequency ultrasound applications. It is characterized by the appropriately modified frequency band of the receiver and the limits for manipulating duration of the initial pulse – refer to Technical Data

ISONIC 3505 LF is suitable for the inspection of highly attenuating materials such as concrete, fiberglass, rubber, special purposes composites and other materials, etc. The upper limit of the frequency band keeps the opportunity for the inspection of metals and the like

The zero point test and annual verification procedures of ISONIC 3505 and ISONIC 3505 LF 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 3505, 3505 LF, 3507 Brochure
latest update 2021-06-30