TRITON Systems
Systems Series TRITON:
The range of systems comprises, with the general characteristics and details referred to below, a series of immersion tanks for ultrasonic inspection with the following standard dimensions (scan lengths)… different dimensions, up to 15 m length (X axis) and specific requirements can be considered:System | X (mm) | Y (mm) | Z (mm) |
| TRITON 400 | 400 | 400 | 250 |
| TRITON 800 | 800 | 400 | 250 |
| TRITON 1000 | 1000 | 800 | 300 |
| TRITON 1500 | 1500 | 800 | 300 |
| TRITON 2000 | 2000 | 800 | 300 |
General features:
· Operation modes: pulse-echo, transmission and
double through transmission
· Operation with 1 to 8 independent channels
· A, B and C-scan (amplitude) presentations
· TCG curves in pulse-echo mode
· True dynamic range larger than 90 dB in
transmission mode
· Three linear motorized axes as standard (X, Y
and Z)
· Optional fourth (external) rotating axis (X or Z)
· Adjustable scanning index
· Horizontal or vertical planar scanning
· (Optional) X-θ or Z-θ scanning (revolution
surfaces)
Mechanics:
· Stiff extruded aluminium frame with self stand
(black panel covered).
· Belt and/or ball bearing drive axis with position
accuracy better tan ±0.2 or ±0.05 mm.
· Independent Perspex tank.
· Bottom glass with adjustable stands for double
trough transmission tests.
· Interchangeable probe holder, manually
adjustable (0º-90º XZ or YZ) and additional
fine adjustment of relative probe position.
· Scanning speed up to 500 mm/s (linear axis X,
depending on the actual total length).
· Optional: external axis (turn) attachment and
support (Z or X direction)
Electronics:
· Stepper motors with independent drivers and control board for up to 4 motors
(standard).
· Encoders in X and Y axes for acquisition synchronism (also θ when an external
axis is available).
· Desktop PC (optionally, in industrial rack).
· Low noise electronics for ultrasonic acquisition including a socket box on the
system bridge frame.
· Control switches, safety system and emergency stop button.
Ultrasonic equipment:
The systems can operate different ultrasonic equipment within range including specific digital flaw detectors (Sonatest MS380) and the series of Socomate PC boards (single and multichannel, with remote pulser and preamplifier). Depending on the choice, particular capabilities and features of the system shall be defined in terms of dynamic range, number of channels, available real time presentations in high speed tests, etc.
Software (Tecnitest Visualscan):
Visualscan is a dedicated application software for automatic ultrasonic inspection systems under MS Windows XP and Vista, reliable, easy to operate and intuitive… at the same time complying with requirements common application standards (Airbus, for inspection of composite materials). Its optimized design and suitable integration with the system mechanics and electronics, it can control the system and the inspection with the best performance regarding scanning speeds, setup options and quality of the results.
The software package includes a module to program the particular scan (planar or revolution) and the inspection area definition, the ultrasonic acquisition module and a signal evaluation module with different tools. With specific wizards, the user can access the ultrasonic equipment to setup all the parameters relevant to the test.
The programming module allows the definition of the test area just clicking on the screen, the manual movement of axis by clicking the suitable window buttons and the zeroing of any of the available motorized axis. The user can select the scanning index, the operation mode (inspection technique), the number of active channels… and include other part related data to put together in the suitable report which, automatically, is stored in the memory of the system PC (via Ethernet, as well, of a remote PC in real time).
The acquisition module includes the different functions to synchronize the position and movement of the probe with the pulse trigger, for an optimized data acquisition and true real time C-scan presentation (standard presentation): this feature guaranties the superior quality and accuracy of the test performed. In addition, the inspection can be stopped and continued any time without loss of data.
Finally, the evaluation module enables the data presentation in correlated windows for A, B and C-scans including the indication of space coordinate, echo amplitude or attenuation and time of flight or distance, depending on the case. This package includes a complete menu of software tools:
· Variable zoon (in and out, with mouse rolling or dedicate window buttons)
· Scroll (with sliding bar or mouse clicking)
· Direct Reading indicator of position, time of flight, distance, echo amplitude or
attenuation relative to the mouse position on the window.
· Simultaneous window presentation (waterfall or mosaic) with adjustable window
size and position.
· A-scan presentation with indication of echo distance and amplitude in two
adjustable gates and corresponding with the actual position of the mouse on the
suitable B or C-scan presentation.
· B-scan presentation (simple or accumulated) in pulse-echo tests, corresponding
to the actual (live mode) mouse position on the suitable C-scan.
· Colour and grey scales (up to 120 levels) available with independent adjustment
of origin and number of applicable colour levels (ref dB scale).
· Area measurement (polygonal) and indication of distances on screen (point to
point as user defined).
· Histogram generation with values of amplitudes or attenuations within defined
user polygonal.
· Hysteresis correction in C-scan presentations (setup and post-processing).
· Image rotation and inversion.
· Image filtering (11 filters available) for B and C-scan post processing.
· Menu function to open and close data files, file compression, etc.
· Window or area image capture creating bmp format files.
· Text insertion on window presentations.
· Via Ethernet, the software package allows authorised users (password protected)
data file communication for remote evaluation and the technical system support
on-line for diagnosis and maintenance.
