Detailed Overview
A mid-range, rugged digital ultrasonic flaw detector known for its durability and simple, intuitive interface. It is used for general flaw detection and weld inspection across various industries. The device provides a reliable, portable, and straightforward NDT solution for everyday inspection tasks in harsh environments, ensuring ease of use and consistent results.
The reliable, entry-level digital flaw detector for general NDT applications and essential weld inspection.
This instrument provides all the fundamental features for ultrasonic flaw detection, including a bright A-Scan display and the necessary measurement tools (e.g., gates, alarms) in a simple, durable package.
It is a cost-effective, dependable unit for daily inspection tasks in fabrication and maintenance, meeting key industry standards.
The package consists of the flaw detector unit, a battery and charger and a protective carry case.
The IP67 rating guarantees superior protection against dust and water ingress.
Top Features & Benefits
- Customisable & intuitive menus.
- Split DAC/AVG.
- Angle measurement mode.
- Configurable on-board software.
- Field upgradeable.
- Encoded B-Scan.
- A-Scan fade.
- 4GByte on-board memory.
- USB Interface for PC import/export.
- Video output for training.
Primary Uses & Functions
A rugged and portable UT instrument used for general ultrasonic flaw detection and weld inspection in field NDT applications. Its primary function is the detection and sizing of internal flaws and measuring material thickness.
Real-World Applications
- Weld Fabrication inspection and Corrosion Detection and thickness gauging.
- Inspection of Forgings and Castings for internal discontinuities.
- General UT inspection with a broadband filter and tuneable pulse modes.
- Lamination checking in plate material.
Industry Solutions
- Oil & Gas (Pipeline and vessel weld inspection)
- Petrochemical
- Railway
- Automotive
- Mining
- Power Generation (Boiler tube, turbine component testing)
- Wind & Solar
- Manufacturing (Quality control of metal components)
- Construction (Structural steel inspection)
Technical Specifications
| Sitescan D-50 Specifications |
| Modes |
7 modes |
| Rectification |
RF, Full wave, +ve half-wave and -ve half-wave |
| Waveform Smoothing |
None, Fill and Smooth |
| AutoCal |
Provides automatic calculation of velocity and probe zero from two reference echoes |
| Reference Waveform |
Displays a previously stored A-Log in a colour different from the active display: enabling a quick visual check of the differences |
| Active Peak Memory |
Retains all A-Scans on screen for echo-dynamic pattern analysis, with the active A-Scan displayed in a separate colour |
| AGC |
Automatic Gain Control automatically sets the signal in Gate 1 to a level between 10% and 90% FSH, tolerance between 5% and 20% |
| Connections |
| Encoder |
Lemo mini 4-pin connector |
| External Video |
Factory Option |
| USB Connection |
Internal storage shown as Memory Device |
| Transducer Sockets |
BNC or LEMO (factory option) |
| Measurement Features |
| Gates |
2 |
| DAC |
YES |
| Split DAC / IFT / TCG / AVG/DGS / AWS / API / BEA / Corrosion TLog / BChart |
Option |
| Transmitter, Power & Environmental |
| PRF |
Adjustable 35Hz to 1kHz |
| Pulser (Voltage) |
200V fixed. 50nS square wave |
| Rise/Fall times |
15nS |
| Power (Battery Life) |
10.5 hours |
| Environmental Rating |
Designed to meet IP67 |
| Operating Temperature |
10 deg to 55 deg 14 F to 131 F |
| Storage Temperature |
40 deg to 75 deg (40F to 167 F) |
Compatibility
- Mid-range ultrasonic flaw detector for general weld inspection, thickness gauging, and component testing in field conditions.
- Works with all conventional UT probes (single, dual, angle beam, immersion) via Lemo 00 or Lemo 1 connectors.
- Compatible with a wide range of external thickness gauges and encoder systems for basic scanning.
What’s In The Box?
- Sitescan D-50 UT Flaw Detector unit.
- Rechargeable battery and universal charger/AC adapter.
- User manual and protective carry case.
- Calibration certificate.
Also Known As
Conventional UT Gauge, Weld Inspection Tool, Pulse-Echo Tester, Digital UFD, IP67 Flaw Detector
FAQ: Sitescan D-50 – Ultrasonic Flaw Detector
What is the Sitescan D-50 used for?
It is a conventional Digital Ultrasonic Flaw Detector (UFD) used to locate and size internal discontinuities (cracks, voids, inclusions) in metals and other materials.
What makes the Sitescan series popular?
It is known for its ruggedness, intuitive interface, and reliability in a wide range of industrial environments.
