For over 20 years the Masterscan name has meant exceptional performance with class leading design, the 350M and 380M continue this tradition. The latest developments in amplifier and pulser technology deliver higher levels of near surface resolution, penetrating power and excellent signal to noise ratio. Typical applications are thin walled components, turbine blades, spot welds, power generation (including EMATs), large castings and forgings.

Unique ActiveEdge™ Transmitter Technology
The Masterscan series has an ActiveEdge™ transmitter that drives the pulse on both the leading edge and trailing edge. This development enhances near surface resolution and removes the need for sensitivity reducing damping resistors. The added control achieved by the design helps the Masterscan optimise characteristics for a wide range of transducers, reaching even higher performance.

Robust and Reliable
Sonatest's reputation for robust design and proven reliability is an important aspect of flaw detector ownership. Down time is expensive and should be minimised to ensure maximum productivity. The Masterscan series is constructed to high standards using Xenoy plastics and sealed to IP67, giving excellent water resistance so it can withstand the tough environments in which operators work.
The Masterscan comes with 2 years warranty, extendable to 5 years with Sonacover, and a worldwide service network.

High Performance with Total Control
The 350M and 380M deliver high performance and advanced features, yet our engineer's experience in user interface design has ensured it is easy and quick to use. The acknowledged ease of use of previous generation Masterscans has been enhanced with the menu navigation key, providing easy access to functions. The menu structure has been designed to guide the user through their task with operation quickly becoming second nature.

High Visibility Display
For any flaw detector the display is a crucial element. The Masterscan has a colour transflective TFT display as standard, providing high visibility at any light level. The choice of colours for menus and waveform display enhance clarity, with the LCD simulation mode giving direct sunlight readability. The TFT does not suffer the typical black out problems or temperature limitations of LCD giving full weather capability. The new Full Screen mode maximises the A-scan area to improve readability further whilst testing and its fast response and peak capture functionality ensure any indication is clearly displayed, even if it only appears for one cycle of the 5 KHz PRF.

380M - Systems Integration
The 380M has additional features designed to integrate with automated test systems. The high 5 KHz PRF, interface trigger (IFT) and back wall echo attenuation (BEA) make it an ideal flaw detector for many system applications that require portability or the need to support manual inspection with the same unit. Proportional outputs and alarms update at the PRF, so high speed testing is easily handled, and full remote control via USB interface provides fast set up changes.

SDMS (Optional Sonatest Data Management Software)
This Windows based data management tool allows the user to interface a Sonatest digital flaw detector with a PC. The software uploads and downloads panel settings and A-scans, which can also be copied and pasted into Word for customised reporting. Thickness readings can be transferred directly into Excel with the ability to produce charts for B & C-Scans, colour 3D mapping etc.

For over 20 years the Sitescan name has meant highly reliable, technician focussed flaw detectors and the new range continues this tradition. From the 123W entry level model to the high specification 250S - ease of use, rugged construction and high quality amplifiers are key elements of the design. Typical applications are weld inspection, corrosion testing, small castings/forgings and lamination checking.

Advanced Defect Sizing Tools as Standard
Weld and pipe inspection are major applications for the Sitescan series and we have therefore equipped them with the latest software tools for defect sizing. The 123W has DAC, while the 150S and 250S have DAC, AVG, AWS and API sizing techniques. The use of integrated sizing software reduces analysis time and hence speeds inspection.
Multiple standard sizing techniques are essential for service companies working to different customer standards, especially as service work becomes more international and operators are required to work to different codes.

Quality, performance and reliability repackaged.

The Sitescan delivers high performance and advanced features, yet our engineer’s experience in user interface design has ensured it is easy and quick to use. The acknowledged ease of use of previous generation Sitescans has been enhanced with the menu navigation scroll-wheel, providing easy access to functions. The menu structure has been designed to guide the user through their task with operation quickly becoming second nature.

The Sitescan D-10 has a broad band amplifier compatible with a wide range of transducers whilst the D-20 model has several narrow bands for improved performance. The “analogue tool” from the high quality broadband amplifier shows all the detail required to identify defect types such as holes or cracks, and sufficient resolution for identitying small signals. Typical applications are weld inspection, corrosion testing, small castings, forgings and delamination checking.

Lightweight Ergonomics

The Sitescan D Series represents a new generation of portable digital flaw detectors. It’s ground breaking ergonomic design has been evolved to make it comfortable for day-long use. Display size has not been sacrificed to achieve compact dimensions giving the Sitescan one of the highest display to size ratios of any field instrument.

High Visibility Display

For any flaw detector the display is a crucial element. The Sitescan has a colour transflective TFT display as standard, providing high visibility at any light level. The choice of colours for menus and waveform display enhance clarity, with the LCD simulation mode giving direct sunlight readability. The TFT does not suffer the typical black out problems or temperature limitations of LCD giving full weather capability. The Full Screen mode maximizes the A-scan area to improve readability further whilst testing and its fast response and peak capture functionality ensure any indication is clearly displayed, even if it only appears for one cycle of the PRF.

Robust and Adaptable

Sonatests reputation for robust design and proven reliability is an important aspect of flaw detector ownership. Down time is expensive and should be minimized to ensure maximum productivity. The Sitescan D Series is constructed to high standards using engineered polymers and sealed to P67, and is designed to incorporate many features to make site work easier. The integrated pipe stand is adjustable to give easy positioning, whilst the standard camera mount fixing on the back opens up a wide variety of useful accessories such as magnetic hooks, tripod mounts and body harnesses. The Sitescan D series can be easily attached to pipe work, metal plates or hung from the nearest fixing, giving the user both hands free for scanning.

SDMS Lite (Data Management Software)

This Windows based data management tool interfaces the Sitescan D-series to a PC. The Lite version comes as standard, with the capability to capture the displayed A-scan and transfer it Microsoft Word. This is useful for producing application notes or reporting indications. The optional full version uploads and downloads panel settings and A-scans, which can also be transferred into Microsoft Word for customised reporting. Thickness readings can be transferred into Excel for more advanced analysis such as charts for B & C-scans.

Navigation

The Sitescan D series uses an innovative rotary control for fast, single handed menu selection and setting changes. The keypad uses new technology to increase resistance to water and improve tactile feel, along with mechanical switches for enhanced lifetime. Simply slide your thumb or finger around the unique scroll-wheel to quickly access menu items, or change parameters. The scroll wheel offers the advantages of a rotary knob, but has no moving parts to become damaged, or blocked by couplants.

Direct Access Keys

From Sonatest’s experience of flaw detector design we know users want direct access to the essential parameters of gate adjustment and gain control. These are positioned close to the scroll wheel, so it is easy to switch between gain, gates and the menu with one hand. There are also direct keys for freezing the scan and switching to full screen mode.

User Buttons

The Sitescan D series has unique User Keys that can be assigned directly to menu items or actions. The system works in the same way as the preset radio buttons in your car. Highlight the menu item you want and hold the User button for a few seconds, to assign the key. Using the four keys operators can define their own direct access functions based on the application. The keys can also be assigned actions, such as one press storing of A-scans and auto 80% adjustment of echoes.

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