The Sonatest Sitescan Flaw Detectors have always meant highly reliable, technician focused flaw detection equipment and the Sitescan 500s builds on that tradition. It offers end users an entry level broadband flaw detector with a full VGA display, a 50nS (Spike) 200V Pulser with 0.5dB gain resolution. Typical applications are Weld Fabrication, Corrosion Detection, Forgings & Castings and general UT inspection.
Reliable, Rugged & Robust
An instrument's ability to perform in harsh environments with proven reliability is an important aspect of flaw detector ownership and this is enhanced by the outstanding battery performance of the Sitescan 500s which is up to 13.5 hours from full charge. The Sitescan 500s enclosure is constructed using automotive grade impact resistant materials, offering excellent water resistance. Environmental testing has confirmed the instrument is fully functioning at temperatures above 55°C. The Sitescan 500s has a colour transflective VGA display, providing high visibility in any lighting conditions. Maximum readability is achieved through adjustable brightness and the choice 'of 9 colour palettes, including a black-on-white LCD emulation mode.
Advanced Defect Sizing Tools as Standard
Weld and pipe inspection are major applications for the Sitescan 500s and they are equipped with the latest software tools for defect sizing. The use of integrated sizing software reduces analysis time and 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.
Sizing Techniques and Software Options include:
- DAC (Standard)
- Split DAC & DGS/AVG (Option)
- TCG (Option)
- Backwall Echo Attenuation (BEA) Option (requires TCG)
- AWS (Option)
- AVG/DGS (Option)
- API (Option)
- Interface Trigger (Option)
- Corrosion Software (Option)
UT-Lity Lite Data Management Software
UT-Lity Lite software provides everything you need to manage your inspection data. The standard (Lite) version is free with every instrument and gives you the ability to view, move and manage Calibrations, A-Scans, B-Scans and Thickness Logs both on the instrument and on your PC. With UT-Lity Lite you can also create customised inspection report templates, cut-n-paste information to other applications and create printable pdf documents.
- Load, store, manage files both on the PC and on a connected flaw detector
- Save, analyse, colour code and export thickness logging data to spreadsheets/asset management software
- Update the Flaw Detector and Firmware as and when updates become available on our website
About SONATEST
Founded in 1958, Sonatest is one of the leading manufacturers of Ultrasonic inspection equipment. They are recognised and respected around the world for the quality of their rugged portable products which can be found in every industry and application. Shell, Airbus, Siemens and Arcellor Mittal are amongst the thousands of customers who use Sonatest instruments to ensure that their products and processes are safe and reliable.
Technical Data
| Display: | Colour Transflective VGA TFT-Display (640 x 480). A-Scan Area: 400 x 510 pixels (normal), 460 x 620 (FS). Colours: 9 colour options with variable brightness. |
| IP Rating: | IP 67 |
| Weight: | 2,5 kg (battery included) |
| Dimensions: | 255 mm (L) x 145 mm (H) x 145 mm (W) |
| Temperature: | -10 °C to +55 °C |
| Operation: | On battery (~13.5 h) |
| Storage: | 4 GB storage available for A-scans, panels, T-logs, B-logs etc. 450,000 Panels, 200,000 A-Logs, 300,000 B-Charts, 440,000 T-Logs |
| Test Range: | 1 mm to 10,000 mm |
| Velocity: | 1000 - 10000 m/s continuously variable |
| Probe: | 0 to 1000 μs |
| Gain: | 0 to 110dB adjustable in 0.5, 1, 2, 6, 10, 14 and 20dB steps |
