Sitescan 500S
Sonatest Sitescan Flaw Detectors have always meant highly reliable, technician focused flaw detection equipment and this model builds on that tradition.
Overview
The Sitescan 500s offers the end user an entry level broad band flaw detector with full VGA display, sync and proportional outputs and a 50nS (Spike) 200V Pulser.
Typical applications are Weld Fabrication, Corrosion Detection, Forgings & Castings and general UT inspection.
Features
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 Sitescan 500s's enclosure is constructed using automotive grade impact grade impact resistant materials and offers 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 which is 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 give 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
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Specification
| Test Range | 1mm (0.4in) to 10,000mm (394in) |
| Velocity | 1000 - 10,000m/s continuously variable |
| Probe Zero | 0 to 1000μs |
| Delay | 0-10,000m (400in) in steel at 5930m/s (19455f/s) |
| Gain | 0 to 110dB adjustable in 0.5, 1, 2, 6, 10, 14 and 20dB steps |
| Test Modes | Pulse echo and transmit/receive |
| Pulser | 200V fixed. 50nS square wave. Rise/Fall times <15nS into 50R load |
| Damping | 50 and 400 Ohm damping selectable |
| P.R.F. | Adjustable 5Hz to 1kHz. External sync also available |
| Screen Update Rate | 60Hz |
| Rectification | RF, Full wave, +ve half-wave and -ve half-wave |
| Frequency Range | 1.0MHz to 14MHz (-3db) |
| System Linearity | Vertical = 0.5% Full Screen Height (FSH). Horizontal +-0.2% Trace Full Screen Width (FSW) |
| Reject (Selectable) | Up to 80% Linear reject (removes baseline noise without affecting indication amplitude) |
| or | Up to 50% Suppressive reject (increase zero offset and reduces amplitude of all echoes) LED Warning when active. |
| Units | Metric (mm), Imperial (in) |
| Display | Color Transflective VGA (640 x 480) TFT. Display area: 116.16 x 87.2 mm (4.57 x 3.43 in). A-Scan Area: 400 x 510 pixels (normal), 460 x 620 (FS). Colors: 9 color options with variable brightness |
| Gate Monitor | Two independent gates for measurement and monitoring. Start and width fully adjustable over the entire range of the instrument. Levels adjustable from 0% to 100%, positive or negative triggering on each gate with audible & visual alarms. Gate resolution is 5nS |
| Zoom | Expands range and delay to cover the area set by Gate 1 start & width controls |
| AGC | Automatic Gain Control automatically sets the signal in Gate 1 to a level between 10% and 90% FSH, tolerance between 5% and 20%. |
| Measurement Modes | |
| Mode 1 | Signal monitor, Gate alarms can be active but no measurements are displayed |
| Mode 2 | Depth and amplitude of first signal in gate |
| Mode 3 | Echo-Echo distance measurements |
| Mode 4 | Trigonometric display of beam-path, surface distance (including X-offset) and depth of indication from the inspection surface together with echo amplitude. Curved surface correction can be applied for convex and concave surfaces. Half-skip can be indicated on screen |
| Mode 5 | Gate to Gate distance measurement |
| Mode 6 | Flank to Flank |
| Mode 7 | Beam Angle, calculated from beampath, hole radius and hole centre depth |
| Measurement Display | Live display and updates on screen at 10 times per second. Large display of a single measurement available |
| Waveform Smoothing Select from: | i) None (both min and max values are displayed in the A-Scan) |
| ii) Fill (Min values set to baseline value, produces a solid A-Scan) | |
| iii) Smooth (min values ignored, produces a clear outline | |
| Auto-Cal | Provides automatic calculation of velocity and probe zero from 2 reference echoes. Automatic calibration with two echoes |
| Reference Waveform | Displays a previously stored A-log in a color different from the active display: enabling a quick visual check of the differences |
| Clock | Built in, battery-backed RTC keeps time and date. Visible on the status line, always stored with Panels, A-logs etc. |
| Internal Memory | 4GByte 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 |
| Active Peak Memory | Retains all A-scans on screen for echo-dynamic pattern analysis, with the active A-scan displayed in a separate color |
| Notes | Alphanumeric labelling for panel stores, A-logs, B-logs etc. |
| Display Freeze | Hold the current waveform on screen for off-line processing |
| Help Key | Shows software and hardware information |
| Language Support | Multiple languages are selectable from a list including: English, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese (Modern). Others are available on request |
| Encoder Connection | Lemo min 4-pin connector |
| Video Output | Standard on 500S |
| Proportional Outputs | Available on 500S |
| External Sync | Available on 500S |
| USB Connection | Internal storage shown as Memory Device |
| Transducer Sockets | BNC or LEMO (factory option) |
| Power | Battery life for SS500 is 13.5 hours and for D-50 it is 10.5 hours. |
| Charger | 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz |
| Environmental | Case sealed to IP67 |
| Temperature | Operating -10°C to 55°C (14°F - 131°F). Storage -40°C to 75oC (-40°F - 167°F) |
| Size | H 145mm x W 255mm x D 145mm (5.7in x 10 in x 5.7in) |
| Weight | 2.5kg (5.5lbs) with battery |
| Warranty | 2 year |
| Extended Warranty | Sonacover - extended 5 year warranty, including 4 calibrations |
| Calibration Standard | ISO 22232-1:2020 (Detailed Specification available on request) |
| Standards | Vibration to 514.5-5 Proc 1 Annex C Fig 6 Shock 516.5 Proc 1 15g/6ms Explosive atmospheres - MIL-STD 810G Methos 511.5, Procedure I |
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Accessories
| Product Code | Description |
|---|---|
| SS500BKIT | Sitescan 500S Digital Flaw Detector BNC |
| Battery, Charger, Charger mains cable | |
| User Guide | |
| Calibration Certificate | |
| Certificate of Conformance | |
| Carry Bag | |
| UT-Lity and USB cable | |
| Display Window Cover | |
| Ultrasonic Couplant |
| Product Code | Description |
|---|---|
| SS500LKIT | Sitescan 500S Digital Flaw Detector LEMO |
| Battery, Charger, Charger mains cable | |
| User Guide | |
| Calibration Certificate | |
| Certificate of Conformance | |
| Carry Bag | |
| UT-Lity and USB cable | |
| Display Window Cover | |
| Ultrasonic Couplant |
Site Pack Option
Sitescan 500S: BNC
| Product Code | Description |
|---|---|
| SS500BKIT | Standard Kit BNC |
| Rugged Shipping Case | |
| Airplane carry on size (488mm x 386mm x 229mm (19.2in x 15.2in x 9.0in) | |
| Centre of Gravity Bracket | |
| Webbing Bracket | |
| Magnetic Bracket | |
| Webbing/Two Karabiners Strap/Hook |
Sitescan 500S: LEMO
| Product Code | Description |
|---|---|
| SS500LKIT | Standard Kit LEMO |
| Rugged Shipping Case | |
| Airplane carry on size (488mm x 386mm x 229mm (19.2in x 15.2in x 9.0in) | |
| Centre of Gravity Bracket | |
| Webbing Bracket | |
| Magnetic Bracket | |
| Webbing/Two Karabiners Strap/Hook |
Accessories & Spares
| Product Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 800208 | CH700 Battery Charger |
| 242174 | SS/MS Battery Pack |
| 195154 | DFD Storm Case |
| 145324 | Sitescan Screen Cover |
| 195121 | Sitescan Replacement Bag |
| 165027 | RCA Video Output Cable |
| 165028 | USB Type A Male Cable Assy |
| 152120 | Cable DFD to PC |
| 165040 | Falcon Proportional O/P Lead |
| 145221 | Sitescan Replacement Screen Cover |
| MPS-701EU | Flaw Detector Mains Pack |
| MPS-701UK | Flaw Detector Mains Pack |
| MPS-701US | Flaw Detector Mains Pack |
| 136168 | BNC to BNC 50 Ohm |
| 136169 | BNC Female to Lemo Male |
| 136171 | Lemo (M) to Lemo OO (F) |
| 152018 | BNC (M) to LEMO (F) Adaptor |
Flaw Detector Software Options
| Product Code | Description |
|---|---|
| SW-API | API Software |
| SW-AWS | AWS Software |
| SW-BEA | BEA Software |
| SW-CORROSION | T-Log + B-Chart Software |
| SW-DGS | DGS Software |
| SW-IFT | IFT Software |
| SW-SPDAC | Split DAC Software |
| SW-TCG | TCG Software |
| UTILITY PRO | UT-Lity Pro Software |
UT-Lity Pro (Advanced User Software)
UT-Lity Pro is the "professional" version and works in conjunction with the Corrosion Software option, providing the end user with the ability to create and manage inspection plans, location notes, historical thickness readings and other asset management information as required.
- Set up inspection plan (gris) templates, notes and labels
- Import previous readings into an inspection plan
- Export inspection plan data to spreadsheets and plant maintenance databases
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Downloads
Brochure & Specification
| Type | Title | Date | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Sitescan 500s and D-50 (Feb 2024) | 08/23 | Download | 4.28 MB |
Li-Ion Battery Information
| Type | Title | Date | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Battery pack 4S 3P UR18650AY Information Sheet | 01/24 | Download | 0.33 MB |
|
Shipping & Handling Li-Ion Batteries | 07/23 | Download | 0.48 MB |
Software Updates
| Title | Date | Version | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTLity Software Updates | July 2016 | v1.4.10 | 18M | Download |
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