Cygnus 1 Intrinsically Safe
Multiple Echo Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge
The Cygnus 1 Intrinsically Safe is a rugged, shock-proof multiple echo ultrasonic surface thickness gauge designed for safely measuring metal thickness to determine wastage or corrosion in potentially explosive environments. By using multiple echo technology the metal thickness gauge measurements are error checked using 3 return echoes to provide repeatable, reliable results.
Supplied ready to use in a protective carry case with 2 rechargeable batteries, the Cygnus 1 Intrinsically Safe can achieve up to 12 hours of continuous testing before recharge is necessary.
Cygnus Instruments builds all of its equipment in the UK using only genuine and original parts and components – including Lemo® Connectors and Peli® Cases.
Features
- Certified Intrinsically Safe to: ATEX Marking Group I & Group II; CSA Class 1 Group A, B, C & D Division 1; IECEx Ex ia IIC T2/T3/T6 Ga, Ex ia I Ma
- For use in Zone 0, Zone 1 hazardous areas
- No plant shutdown or hot work permit necessary
- Heavy duty sealed unit – IPX5 rated – highly dirt / dust resistant
- Rugged, durable, shock proof construction
- 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
- Also approved for use in mines.
Applications
- Chemical plants
- Dry, dusty environments where ignition could occur
- Fuel depots
- Grain processing plants
- LPG vessels
- Oil and gas production facilities such as pipelines and offshore platforms
- Petroleum, chemical storage tanks
- Processing vessels
- Road transport tankers carrying potentially explosive contents
- Structures and facilities in mines.
| Materials | Sound velocities between 2000 m/s and 7000 m/s – covers virtually all common engineering materials |
| Measurement Range in Steel | 3 – 250 mm with 2.25 MHz probe 2 – 150 mm with 3.5 MHz probe 1 – 50 mm with 5 MHz probe |
| Accuracy | ±0.1 mm (±0.004”) or 0.1% of thickness measurement, whichever is greatest, when calibrated in accordance with Cygnus Instruments calibration procedure |
| Resolution | 0.1 or 0.05 mm (selectable) |
| Power | NiMH rechargeable battery pack |
| Battery Life | 12 hours’ continuous operation |
| Display | Large, bright LED display |
| Size | 235 x 75 mm |
| Weight | 1040 gm – with probe 940 gm – with fixed head probe (including batteries) |
| Operating Temp | -10°C to +50°C |
| Certification | ATEX {Ex} I M 1 Ex ia I Ma (Ta = 0 to 45 C) {EX} II 1 G Ex ia IIC T6 Ga (Ta = -20 to 40 C)CSA Class 1 Group A, B, C & D Division 1IECEx Ex ia IIC T2/T3/T6 Ga Ex ia I Ma |
| Standards | Designed for EN 15317 |
| Environmental Protection | IPX5 |
- Instrument Body
- Battery Module
- Heavy Duty Remote Probe
- Battery Charger
- Bottle of Couplant
- Bottle of Membrane Oil
- Membranes
- O-Rings
- Nose Cone Torque Bar
- Calibration Jumper Lead
- Locking Ring Key
- Steel Test Block
- Calibration Trim Tool
- Hex Key
For optimum performance of the ultrasonic thickness gauge it is essential to utilise the appropriate probe for the specific material being tested. Here below are the probe options available.
| Single crystal soft-faced compression | 6 mm – 5 MHz |
| 13 mm – 2.25, 3.5 or 5 MHz | |
| 19 mm – 2.25 MHz |
6 reviews for Cygnus 1 Intrinsically Safe
For optimum performance of the ultrasonic thickness gauge it is essential to utilise the appropriate probe for the specific material being tested. Here below are the probe options available.
6 mm – 5 MHz
13 mm – 2.25, 3.5 or 5 MHz
19 mm – 2.25 MHz
I love this machine. Even for corroded areas, it has proven to be reliable. I like the fact that you can change the Db settings to enable better penetration and sensitivity on corroded surfaces. We have to use Ex certified equipment in the offshore oil and gas industry which makes this UTM gauge ideal. I would give it an 8/10. (Only because it’s design makes it awkward to use when the operator is using Rope Access as a means of carrying out the inspection.)
This will certainly be useful in the inspection and maintenance of our shipping industry.
I really like this piece of equipment, very reliable, I do recommended to others, specially to use on oil and gas plants, I been using my for over 10 years, right now I’m looking forward to purchase a next one, probably I will go with same type since not really hard with calibration, is true a little awkward to use on such position, like hanging or under pipelines. But not a big deal.
Intrinsically Safe is reliable, easy to use and accurate
It is an old gauge (intrinsically safe) but keeps working well.
Since my purchase of the Cygnus 1 Underwater gauge in 2005, I have had no problem with the gauge, and it’s still going strong after 14 years of use by divers, completing many underwater inspections across countries in Africa and Europe. There were times where it wasn’t easy to get readings on odd surfaces or through small marine growth, but we succeeded eventually.
Graeme Stead –
I love this machine. Even for corroded areas, it has proven to be reliable. I like the fact that you can change the Db settings to enable better penetration and sensitivity on corroded surfaces. We have to use Ex certified equipment in the offshore oil and gas industry which makes this UTM gauge ideal. I would give it an 8/10. (Only because it’s design makes it awkward to use when the operator is using Rope Access as a means of carrying out the inspection.)
Leslie Lazarus –
This will certainly be useful in the inspection and maintenance of our shipping industry.
Lester Blanco –
I really like this piece of equipment, very reliable, I do recommended to others, specially to use on oil and gas plants, I been using my for over 10 years, right now I’m looking forward to purchase a next one, probably I will go with same type since not really hard with calibration, is true a little awkward to use on such position, like hanging or under pipelines. But not a big deal.
Anthony Byide –
Intrinsically Safe is reliable, easy to use and accurate
Diana Roberts –
It is an old gauge (intrinsically safe) but keeps working well.
Anders Peter Hansen –
Since my purchase of the Cygnus 1 Underwater gauge in 2005, I have had no problem with the gauge, and it’s still going strong after 14 years of use by divers, completing many underwater inspections across countries in Africa and Europe. There were times where it wasn’t easy to get readings on odd surfaces or through small marine growth, but we succeeded eventually.