Cygnus 4 - General Purpose
Multiple Echo Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge
A compact general purpose Ultrasonic Thickness gauge using our Multiple Echo technology, suitable for use in most hand-held industrial or shipping applications. The LCD display is easily read outdoors, and has a backlight for use in dark areas. The Cygnus 4 is supplied ready to use as a complete kit in a protective carry case.
Supporting Infomation
See IACS document covering requirements for ultrasonic thickness measurement in Shipping.
See Weathering Steel for Highway Structures - Residual Steel Thickness Measurement Using Ultrasonic Gauges
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Specification |
Kit Contents |
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Materials |
Sound velocities
between 1000 m/s and 9995 m/s |
Instrument, remote 2.25 MHz
13 mm diameter probe, spare membranes, steel test block, leather case with
strap, operation manual and carry case.
3 YEAR warranty
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Range |
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 |
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Accuracy |
±0.1 mm OR ±0.05 mm |
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Resolution |
0.1 mm OR 0.05 mm |
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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 |
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Power |
2 x AA alkaline
batteries |
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Display |
Large clear LED display
with switchable backlight |
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Weight |
285 g |
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Size |
150 mm x 33 mm x 82 mm |
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Ambient Temp |
0 °C to +50 °C |
Applications |
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Metal thickness monitoring on cranes, marine
structures and conveying systems. |
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Corrosion checks on ships’ shell plates, bulkheads
and structures. |
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Metal thickness safety checks on steam and
pressurised water systems,
transportable gas containers and compressed air systems. |
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Systematic wall thickness and corrosion monitoring of
storage tanks, process vessels and road tankers. |
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Quality assurance metal thickness checks. |
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Maintenance and safety checks on bridges and street
lighting columns. |
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