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Cygnus Underwater is a tough multiple echo Ultrasonic Thickness gauge from Cygnus Instruments, designed for use by divers undertaking subsea surveys. Our underwater thickness gauge measures metal thickness through coatings and is rated to a depth of 300 m. It is supplied ready to use as a complete kit in a protective carry case with 2 rechargeable batteries.

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Features

  • RINA Certified (Certificate No. 2009DGPO787)
  • Diver held underwater thickness gauge
  • Pressure rated to 300 m depth
  • Heavy duty sealed unit with double ‘O’ ring protection
  • Rugged durable shock proof construction
  • Stable calibration - linear accuracy - no zero adjustment
  • Various probe options
  • Two Rechargeable batteries with charger
  • Large Bright LED display for poor visibility
  • All probes are protected by a membrane to prevent damage
  • Self verification of the measurements to ensure accuracy
  • Echo strength indicator to aid measurement
  • Easy calibration using convenient buttons - NEW feature
  • “Deep-Coat” mode to measure through coatings up to 20mm thick - NEW feature
  • Auto-Probe Recognition (APR) - NEW feature.

Specification

Materials Sound velocities between 2000 m/s and 7000 m/s - covers virtually all common engineering materials
Measurement 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 when calibrated in accordance with Cygnus Instruments calibration procedures
Resolution 0.1 mm or 0.05 mm (selectable)
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 NiMH rechargeable battery pack
Battery Life 30 hours (continuously measuring)
Display Large, bright LED display
Size 235 mm x 75 mm
Weight 950 g - with remote probe
860 g - with fixed head probe
Operating Temp -10°C to +50°C
Environmental Protection IPX8 continuous 300 m rating
Compliance CE, British Standard BS EN 15317:2007
Environmental RoHS, WEEE compliant

Kit Content

Cygnus Underwater Kit Contents

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, lanyard, operation manual and carry case.

Includes: 3 Year Warranty

Applications

  • Maintenance and safety checks on bridges
  • Metal thickness / wear checks on anchor chains, jetties, dock gates, piers and piling systems.
  • Metal thickness and corrosion checks on offshore structures and ships
  • Safety corrosion monitoring of pipelines and storage vessels
  • Ships classification surveys.

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