Phased array instrument
10/06/2021
The MicroPulse 6PA 128/256 is the latest mains-powered phased array instrument from Peak NDT. The system has retained the existing MicroPulse command language and data reporting structures; therefore, this can be a seamless upgrade from the MicroPulse 5.
The system has 256 transmitters and 256 receivers. Up to 128 receive channels will be active during any firing (a maximum aperture of 128 channels). The 256 transmitters allow the selected aperture of up to 128 channels to be used in either pulse-echo or through-transmission modes. The system fully supports phased array and full matrix capture (FMC) modes of operation. In phased array modes, parallel firing is possible with up to three phased array sweeps and one conventional firing or four phased array sweeps.In its standard configuration, the system has 12 high-performance conventional ultrasonic channels. As with the MicroPulse 5, the system is controlled by a separate computer using a Gigabit Ethernet connection.
The instrument is easily scalable, as two units can be simply paired to provide a seamless 256/512 system and further units can be connected using Peak NDT’s unique MPLink technology, providing further expansion of phased array channels.
The open and transparent data format provides a highly flexible instrument with a range of choices for off-the-shelf commercial software platforms. It is fully compatible with Utex Scientific’s highly flexible InspectionWare platform, TWI Crystal™ FMC platform and MIPS/GUIDE.
In the box is Peak NDT’s ArrayGen phased array software, which provides an easy introduction to the instrument and the command language, making it easier for operators to develop a bespoke user interface.
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