Prisma
The prisma ultrasonic flaw detector offers the end user, outstanding performance in the field together with the flexibility and capability to step up from using a high-end ultrasonic flaw detector to an instrument with phased array functionality.
Overview
Ultrasonic NDT Solution Made Portable and Affordable
Modern ultrasonic NDT flaw detector solution supporting UT, Phased Array and TOFD techniques!
All models have TOFD capability on board, together with excellent reporting output.
Typical applications are broad but include Rail Testing, Weld inspection, Corrosion Mapping, Aerospace and Composite Testing.
Features
As simple as you want
- 30 second configuration
- No Delay - UT to PA - one button away
- Configuration and Calibration Wizards
- "Parameter Genius" giving you step by step assurance
- Minimise training due to the common user interface
- UT Studio+ provides fast & dynamic reporting
As capable as you need
- UT, TOFD & PA Inspection Modes
- Multi-mode validation of inspection
- Upgradeable anytime, anywhere!
- Unique cursors for precision measurement
- Recordability: screen shots, full data recording, fully traceable.
- Customisable imaging layout - 29 to choose from.
Specification
| Conventional UT | Phased Array | |
|---|---|---|
| Pulsers | ||
| Configuration | 2 UT Channels | 16:16 or 16:64 |
| Test Mode | Pulse-Echo, Transmit/Receive and TOFD | Pulse-Echo, Transmit/Receive |
| Transducer Socket | LEMO 1 or BNC | I-PEX |
| Pulse Voltage | -100V to -450V (in steps of 10V) | -25V to -75V (in steps of 5 V) |
| PRF | 1Hz to 1500Hz | 1Hz to 5000Hz |
| Pulse Shape | Negative Square Wave (with ActiveEdge) | Negative Square Wave (with ActiveEdge) |
| Pulse Width | Adjustable: Spike to 2000ns (2.5ns resolution) | Adjustable: Spike to 1000ns (2.5ns resolution) |
| Edge Time | 15ns in 50Ω load @200V | 12ns in 50Ω load @50V |
| Output Impedance | 5Ω | <10Ω |
| Trigger Synchronisation | On encoder resolution or internal PRF (both encoded or not) | On encoder resolution or internal PRF (not encoded) |
| Focus Delay Range | n/a | 0 to 10μs (2.5ns resolution) |
| Damping Resistor | Selectable: 50Ω or 400Ω | n/a |
| Receivers | ||
| Gain Range | 100dB (0.1dB steps) Analogue Gain | 0 to 76 dB (0.1 dB steps), Analogue Gain |
| Max Input Voltage | 25Vp-p | 200mVp-p |
| Input Impedance | 1kΩ (pitch and catch) | 200Ω |
| Bandwidth | 200kHz to 22MHz (-3dB) | 200kHz to 14MHz |
| Analog Filters | 4 (automatic or manual) | 3 (automatic) |
| Digital Filters | 10 (automatic or manual) | 10 (automatic or manual) |
| Rectification | Full wave, positive, negative, none (RF) | Full wave, positive, negative, none (RF) |
| Signal Enhancement | Digital filters, Smoothing, Contouring, Rejection, Averaging | Digital filters, Smoothing, Contouring, Rejection |
| Focus Delay Range | n/a | 0 to 10μs (16ns resolution interpolated to 3.8ns) |
| Data Acquisition | ||
| Architecture | 2 channels, true 200MHz sampling rate | 16 Channels, Full digital Delay & Sum |
| Digitizer Resolution | 12bit ADC | 12bit ADC |
| Amplitude Measurement | [0% to 100%] or [0% to 150%] FSH | [0% to 100%] or [0% to 150%] FSH |
| Data Processing | 16bits/sample | 16bits/sample |
| Data Recording | Full raw data recording (plus sub-sampling options) | Full raw data recording (plus sub-sampling options) |
| File Size | up to 3GB | up to 3GB |
| Digitizing Frequency | 50MHz, 100MHz, 200MHz | 65MHz |
| Focal Laws | n/a | 128 |
| Focusing Mode | n/a | Natural or constant depth/path/offset |
| Max A-Scan Length | 8192 samples | 4096 samples |
| Sub-Sampling | 1:1 to 1:128 | 1:1 to 1:128 |
| Reference | Initial Pulse or Gate/IFT supported | Initial Pulse or Gate/IFT supported |
| Trigger Sync. | Encoder or Internal | Encoder or Internal |
| Scan & Views | ||
| Supported Scans | A-Scan & TOFD | S-Scan or L-Scan |
| Number of Scans | up to 2 | 1 (with up to 3 extracted A-Scans) |
| Views | A, B, C-Scan, Merged & TOFD | A, B, C, L, S-Scan, Merged plus true TOP & END |
| Colour Maps | up to 10 | up to 10 |
| Number of Layouts | 18 | 35 |
| Cursors | ||
| Cursor Types | Cartesian, Hyperbolic (TOFD) | Cartesian, Extraction Box, Angular |
| Measurements | Path Length, Depth, Surface Distance, DAC, AWS, DGS | Path Length, Depth, Surface Distance, DAC, AWS |
| DAC & TCG | ||
| DAC points | 16 | 16 |
| DAC | 1 with 3 “sub DACs” | 1 with 3 “sub DACs” per focal Law |
| TCG points | 16 | 16 |
| Gain Range | 60dB | 40dB |
| Max Gain Slope | 60dB/μs | 50dB/μs |
| Gates | ||
| A-Scan Gates | 4 gates per A-Scan | 4 gates per A-Scan (3 extracted A-Scans per S/L-Scan) |
| Gate Trigger | Flank/Peak | Flank/Peak |
| S/L-Scan | n/a | 1 Extraction Box |
| Alarm LED | 2 (sync on all gates & DACs) | 2 (sync on all gates & DACs) |
| Measurements (A-Scan) | Peak & Flank (FSH, dB, Depth, Beam Path Length, Surface Distance), Echo-to-Echo, Floating Gates (reference from IFT) | Peak & Flank (FSH, dB, Depth, Beam Path Length, Surface Distance), Echo-to-Echo, Floating Gates (reference from IFT) |
| Interface & Reporting | ||
| Integrated Help | Active help & parameter description / Optimisation | |
| Remote Connection | Onboard VNC Server and FTP Server (connection through Ethernet protocol) | |
| Wizards | Configuration, Velocity and Zero, Wedge Delay, Sensitivity, TCG, DAC, DGS, Element Activation, Encoder | |
| Languages (dynamic) | Selectable: English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Hungarian, Italian, Portuguese | |
| Report Generation | PDF Report (includes customer logo, scan acoustic parameters, measurements, etc.), PNG screen capture. | |
| PDF Reader | Allows viewing any uploaded PDF file, scan plan, procedures, old reports etc. | |
| Inputs & Outputs | ||
| Encoder | 1 or 2 axis encoding (quadrature input) | |
| Digital Inputs | 2 input lines (5V TTL) | |
| Digital Outputs | 4 Output lines (5V TTL, 20mA) for alarm or other external control | |
| Power Output | 5V, 350mA, current limited | |
| Enclosure | ||
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 205mm x 300mm x 90mm | |
| Weight | 3.5 kg (with battery) | |
| Display Size | 8.4inch (diagonal) | |
| Display Resolution | 800 x 600 | |
| Display Colours | 260k (65535 colours for scan palettes) | |
| Display Type | TFT LCD, 450Cd/m2, with 2% reflectivity | |
| USB ports | 3 USB Master ports | |
| Ethernet | 100Mbps | |
| Battery & Power Supply | ||
| Battery Type | Intelligent Li-ion | |
| Number of batteries | 1 | |
| Operation | On battery or on External power (DC Power Pack) | |
| Battery Replacement | Yes, no tools required | |
| Battery Recharge | Recharge in unit (with unit On or OFF) - External Battery Charger (std) (as per EN16392) | |
| Battery Life | Typical: 7 hours in UT mode, 6 hours in PA mode | |
| Environmental | ||
| IP Rating | Designed to meet IP66 | |
| Operating Temperature | -10oC to 45oC (14oF to 113oF) | |
| Storage Temperature | -25oC to 60oC (-13oF to 140oF) | |
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Accessories
Encoder & GPIO Adapters
| Product Code | Description |
|---|---|
| ADAP-003 | ENC-ADAP- veo 2 axIs to prisma 2 axIs |
| ADAP-001 | ENC-ADAP- MX 1 axis to veo 1 axis |
| ADAP-002 | ENC-ADAP- SX-MX2 1 axis to veo 1 axis |
| ADAP-011 | ENC-ADAP- veo 1 axis to MX 1 axis |
| ADAP-012 | ENC-ADAP- veo 1 axis to SX-MX2 1 axis |
| WP2-ADAP-101 | GPIO-ENC-ADAPT- veo to MX |
| WP2-ADAP-102 | GPIO-ENC-ADAPT- veo to SX-MX2 |
| ADAP-015 | ENC-ADAP- RS+ & RS2 to veo 1 axis |
Phased Array Adapters or Splitters
| Product Code | Description |
|---|---|
| ADAP-005 | PA-Splitter- IX64 to IX32:32 |
| ADAP-006 | PA-Splitter- IX128 to IX64:64 |
| ADAP-007 | 007 PA-Splitter- QX64 to Lemo00x8 |
| ADAP-013 | PA-Splitter- IX64 to BNCx32 |
| ADAP-014 | PA-Splitter- IX64 to BNCx64 |
| ADAP-008 | PA-ADAP- GZ64 to QX64 |
| ADAP-009 | PA-ADAP- CN64 to QX64 |
| ADAP-010 | PA-ADAP- QX64 to CN64 |
Accessories & Spares
| Product Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 195193 | Carry Strap VEO/Prisma |
| 242171 | Lithium Battery VEO/Prisma |
| 800424 | 1 Bay Battery Charger |
| 800422 | 2 Bay Battery Charger |
| 800423 | VEO / Prisma Power Supply (LEMO) |
| 145513 | prisma Window Protector |
| 195208 | prisma Storm Case with Insert |
| 196100 | Waterproof Mouse |
| 196101 | Waterproof Keyboard |
Software Options
| Product Code | Description |
|---|---|
| SW PRISMA PA 16:16 | prisma Software 16:16 PA |
| SW PRISMA PA 16:64 | prisma Software 16:64 PA |
| SW PRISMA TOFD | prisma Software TOFD |
| UT-STUDIO PA | UT Studio+ |
| Xpair | Xpair Single License |
| PA-INTEGRATOR PACK | CSV Software Option |
Standard Kit Contents
| prisma UT Standard Kit |
|---|
| Dual UT Channels with: |
| A-Scan Recording |
| 2 Axis Encoding |
| Interface Triggering (IFT) |
| A, B and C-Scan Displays |
| USB Stick (8Gb) |
| User Manual |
| Quick User Guide |
| 2 Point Neck Harness |
| Lithium-Ion Battery Pack |
| Power Cord & Power Supply adaptor |
| Screen Protector (Anti-Glare) |
| Transport Case (Airplane Carry on size) |
| prisma UT/PA - 16/16 Standard Kit |
| Dual UT Channel kit: |
| A-Scan recording |
| 2 Axis Encoding |
| Interface Triggering (IFT) |
| A, B and C Scan Displays |
| USB Stick (8Gb) |
| 16:16 Manual PA |
| 2 Point Neck Harness |
| Lithium-Ion Battery Pack |
| Power Cord & Power Supply adaptor |
| Screen Protector (Anti-Glare) |
| Transport Case (Airplane Carry on size) |
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Downloads
Brochure & Specification
| Type | Title | Date | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Prisma Brochure | 08/23 | Download | 5.83 MB |
Li-Ion Battery Information
| Type | Title | Date | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Li-Ion Battery PSDS | 07/23 | Download | 0.21 MB |
|
Panasonic Li-ion Battery Pack Declaration of Conformance | 12/23 | Download | 0.77 MB |
|
Panasonic Li-ion Battery Pack Information Sheet | 12/23 | Download | 0.66 MB |
|
Panasonic Li-ion Battery Pack Test Summary | 12/23 | Download | 0.16 MB |
|
Shipping & Handling Li-Ion Batteries | 07/23 | Download | 0.48 MB |
Software Options
| Title | Date | Version | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRISMA Software Updates | Oct 2023 | 4.5.5 | 167M | Download |
| UTStudio+ Analysis Software Updates | Oct 2023 | 4.5.5 | 68M | Download |
| UTview FREE Data Viewer Updates | Oct 2023 | 4.5.5 | 68M | Download |
| Xpair Remote Software | Mar 2021 | 1.5.4 | 51M | Download |
| UTmap Analysis Software Updates | Oct 2023 | 4.5.5 | 42M | Download |
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