Cygnus Instruments : Multiple Echo Ultrasonic Thickness Gauges and NDT Equipment

Cygnus 1 Intrinsically Safe
Multiple Echo Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge

Certified Intrinsically Safe to Ex II 1 G EEx ia IIC T6

A tough, rugged Ultrasonic Thickness gauge using our Multiple Echo technology, designed for safe use in potentially explosive environments. The Cygnus 1 Intrinsically Safe is supplied ready to use as a complete kit in a protective carry case with 2 rechargeable batteries.

Features
		Certified Intrinsically Safe to Ex II 1 G EEx ia IIC T6 (CSA Class 1 Group A Division 1)
		For use in hazardous areas
		No plant shut down or hot work permit necessary
		Heavy duty sealed unit - highly water / dirt / dust resistant
		Rugged construction - shock proof
		Stable calibration - linear accuracy - no zero adjustment
		Self verification of the measurements to ensure accuracy
		Various probe options
		Two rechargeable batteries with charger
		Displays sound velocity settings
		Echo strength indicator to aid measurement
		Bright LED display with polarised filter
		Probe frequency selectable
		Low battery warning
		Metric / Imperial switchable

Specification

Kit Contents

Materials

Sound velocities between 2000 m/s and 7000 m/s

Instrument, heavy duty remote 2.25 MHz 13 mm diameter probe, 2 rechargeable batteries and battery charger, spare
membranes and ‘O’ rings, steel test block, calibration trim tool, couplant, operation manual and carry case.

3 YEAR warranty

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Range in Steel

3 mm - 250 mm with 2.25 MHz probe
2 mm - 150 mm with 3.5 MHz probe
1 mm - 50 mm with 5 MHz probe

Accuracy

±0.1 mm OR ±0.05 mm

Resolution

0.1 mm OR 0.05 mm

Probes

Remote single crystal soft-faced
compression
6 mm: 5 MHz
13 mm: 2.25, 3.5 or 5 MHz
19 mm: 2.25 MHz

Power

Two NiMH rechargeable batteries

Display

Large clear LED display with polarised filter

Size

235 mm x 75 mm

Weight

910 g - remote probe
819 g - fixed head

Operating Temp

-10°C to +50°C

Applications
		Maintenance and safety checks on petroleum, chemical and LPG storage tanks.
		Corrosion checks on ships’ shell plates, bulkheads and inside enclosed areas.
		Metal thickness safety checks on steam and pressurised water systems, transportable gas containers and compressed air systems.
		Systematic wall thickness and corrosion monitoring of storage tanks and process vessels.
		Quality assurance metal thickness checks.
		Maintenance and safety checks on bridges and street lighting columns.
		Pipeline wall thickness monitoring.

Cygnus Instruments Ltd
Cygnus House, 30 Prince of Wales Road, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1PW United Kingdom
T: +44 (0) 1305 265533 F: +44 (0) 1305 269960 E: sales@cygnus-instruments.com