Eddy current testing instrument
08/03/2022
The Elotest PL600 is the latest development from Rohmann. The family business based in Frankenthal, Germany, has been developing and marketing eddy current testing instruments and accessories for non-destructive materials testing for 43 years. The Elotest PL600, a digital testing instrument of the latest generation, makes it possible to carry out all types of eddy current testing.Application-specific user interfaces simplify the operation of the testing instrument, which is fully integrated into the line by wide-ranging input/output (I/O) functions with a fieldbus connection. The test results are displayed with unmatched signal purity, it is claimed. The extensive system and sensor monitoring ensures ultimate test security.
The modular design of the PL600 makes it possible to combine testing for cracks and heat treatment as well as testing for material mix-up and grinding burn, so that a single testing instrument is sufficient for a wide range of applications in several stations.
The Fast Sort mode serves to sort parts quickly with one, four or eight frequencies, with harmonic analysis as an option. This mode is used to determine material properties, differences in hardness and/or geometric variations. Multiplex is designed for a great diversity of applications with parameter and sensor multiplex for up to 64 virtual mux channels per plug-in card.
The electromechanical distance compensation (EMDC) technology serves to keep a constant distance between the sensor and the part being tested. It is used for testing non-circular parts and parts with complex geometries.
The Elotest PL600 has been complemented with a 19" (PL600/R) and a more compact 9.5" (PL600/RC) remote version for integration in automated systems. The operation of the two remote devices takes place via an external touchscreen. The Remote Client software connects the two instruments with another computer in a network. The 19" versions (Elotest PL600 and PL600/R) are provided with a total of 16 slots and the 9.5" version (PL600/RC) is provided with a total of seven, while one channel is always provided with the standard configuration.
A licensing system, specially conceived for the Elotest PL600 family of instruments, means that the user must pay only for the technical function required for the actual testing task. The in-line instruments are thus available at attractive starting prices. As the Elotest PL600 can be adapted and modified or upgraded at any time, it is a valuable investment for the future.
The Elotest PL600 is now available in the UK through Fidgeon, the UK agent for Rohmann GmbH.
www.fidgeon.co.uk
