Zircon

Portable high-performance phased array UT instrument

Portable and rugged, ZIRCON® is the instrument of choice for any mission-critical ultrasonic inspection application. ZIRCON offers a 32/128PR phased array configuration and two conventional UT channels for pulse-echo, pitch-catch, or Time-of-Flight-Diffraction (TOFD) inspections.

ZIRCON delivers significant benefits, including automatic probe detection, self-diagnostics, impressive data throughput, and up to 1024 focal laws in a rock-solid fan-free casing.

Details

Features & benefits

Battery operated for portability
Get the job done with up to eight hours of battery life.

Compact and rugged for the real world
Portable with no air intake means Zircon can easily be deployed virtually anywhere, even in contaminated areas.

Easily handles advanced lightweight material inspections
ZIRCON TR supports the innovative Time Reversal (TR) technique for the inspection of complex lightweight materials like Carbon Fiber Reinforce Polymers (CFRP).

Superior signal quality for better results
State-of-the-art electronics deliver a high-quality and outstanding signal-to-noise ratio.

3D work environment
Controlled by UltraVision which offers a 3D work environment for the creation of components and data visualization.

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Ultravision Phased Array Software

Powered by UltraVision software

Driven by the UltraVision software platform, ZIRCON offers advanced data acquisition and analysis. The unique 3D environment provides all the tools necessary for creating components, data analysis, and visualization. Using the time reversal inspection technique, ZIRCON TR is the optimal choice for inspecting CFRP or other advanced lightweight materials.

Count on ZIRCON to perform in extreme real-life conditions without compromising signal quality.

Visit the UltraVision page to learn more about the software features.

Specifications

INSTRUMENT

Dimensions (W × H × D)

290 × 110 × 322 mm (11.4 × 4.3 × 12.8 in)

Weight

5.2 kg (11.5 lb)

Air Intake

No

Battery Operation

Yes

Voltage

120 VAC or 240 VAC

Frequency

50 Hz or 60 Hz

Maximum power

75 VA

GENERAL

Phased Array Connector

Custom ZIF with latch

Phased Array Channels

32/128PR

UT Channels

2

Digitizing Frequency

up to 100 MHz

Amplitude Resolution Phased Array signal

16-bit

Maximum PRF

12 kHz

Global Data Throughput

Up to 10 MB/sec

Max. Pulser Voltage (50Ω load)

75V PAUT, 200V UT

Bandwidth (-3 dB)

0.5 to 15 MHz

Real-time Data Compression

Yes

Rectification

Digital

Filtering

Analog

Smoothing (video filter)

Digital

Self-Check

Yes

Automatic Probe detection

Yes

Dynamic Depth Focusing (DDF)

Yes

Number of focal laws

1024

A-scan length

Up to 16,328

Amplifier

LIN

Encoder Interfaces

2 quadrature-type

Software control

UltraVision

Time Reversal support

Zircon TR - Yes
Zircon - No

ENVIRONMENT

Operating Temperature Range

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage Temperature Range

-20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)

Relative Humidity

95%, non-condensing