These scanners are attached to the component running on a
flexible track and are fixed to the track using a belt and quick-disconnect spanning
lever. Scanner motion is controlled by a hand-held key pad and/or from the data
acquisition computer. Relevant set-positions can be transferred to the data
acquisition computer for further motion control by the scanning program.
A very flexible system can be configured by adding
ultrasonic hardware and software, such as the PCUS 10/11 ultrasonic cards and CPS™
data acquisition and analysis software. Eddy current inspections can also be performed by
adding suitable (PC-based) eddy current components.
Scanner Characteristics
The scanner is suitable for
automated scanning of cylindrical components with diameters ranging from 2" to
40"
Quick and easy mounting using
different size flexible tracks
Programmable scan pattern
Highly accurate positioning
repeatability
Technical Data
Motors:
24 V, DC servo motors, 6W to 40W, depending on model
Encoders:
Quadrature encoders, resolution 0.1mm for track (index) and direction, 0.1mm for arm
(scan) direction
Stainless steel and aluminum
construction
Axial clearance (height) as low as
50mm (2 inches), model depending
Controller:
Two-axis controller with integrated
processor and separate driver output-stage; optional four-axis controller
Operation via hand-held keypad
and/or external PC control (software)
