Sitescan Series

500S & D-50

GENERAL PURPOSE BROADBAND DIGITAL
ULTRASONIC FLAW DETECTORS

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Sitescan Series
The choice is yours, customise your software...
The Sonatest heritage in product design and Sitescan name has always Sitescan Series Features
assured the technician of robust instrument construction combined with
• Customisable & intuitive menus.
exceptional performance. The Sitescan series carries the baton of all
• Split DAC/AVG.
these desirable features, but now, thanks to innovative internal redesign,
• Angle measurement mode.
new features can be added and upgrades performed in the working
environment, reducing downtime and increasing working flexibility. High • Configurable on-board software.
levels of near surface resolution, penetrating power and excellent signal to • Field upgradeable.
noise ratio are key functions in the Sitescan range. Typical applications are • Encoded B-Scan.
Weld Fabrication, Corrosion Detection, Forgings & Castings and general • A-Scan fade.
UT inspection. • 4GByte on-board memory.
• USB Interface for PC import/export.
• Video output for training.

High Visibility Display

For any flaw detector the display is a
crucial element. The Sitescan series
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. Simplicity reigns
with the enhanced user interface
Sitecan D-50 and a full screen A-scan display is
DAC Curve functionality shown in Full Screen Mode.
available at the touch of a button, so
that every detail of the A-scan can be

....and choose your hardware.

easily seen.

3Rs – Reliable, Rugged &

Robust
The ability to perform in harsh
environments with proven reliability is
an important aspect of flaw detector
ownership. Maximum operational time
is promoted by outstanding battery
performance, up to 18 hours from
full charge. The Sitescan’s enclosure
is constructed using automotive
grade impact resistant materials and
is designed to meet IP67 standards,
offering excellent water resistance.
Explosive Testing MIL810-G standards
have been passed, together with
environmental testing which has
Sitescan 500S TCG Mode confirmed the instrument fully
functioning at temperatures above
55°C.
Features

B-Scan Angle Measurement Mode

The Corrosion Software option includes the B-Scan display Quick accurate measurement of beam profile is made easy by
function which shows the cross section of the material based the new angle measurement mode.
on its wall thickness. The B-Scan has selected update rates The instrument automatically converts the indication from a
from 3 to 10 times per second, and can be stored with the side-drilled hole of known diameter and depth to the angle
thickness readings and transferred to the PC via UTLity. of the reflector from the beam exit point. Using the built-in
peak-detection mode, as shown, the beam profile for any
transducer can be confirmed in moments.

DGS (AVG) AWS

AVG/DGS software can be configured for any transducer With this option enabled, measurements of Indication Level
and gives repeatable sizing of flaws with direct readout (IL), Attenuation Factor (AF), and Indication Rating (IR) are
of Equivalent Reflector Size. The visible ERS curve can be calculated and displayed in accordance with AWS D1.1
adjusted to display the desired acceptance level and used to
trigger the alarm and measurement reading.

UTLity Lite / UTLity Pro (Data Management Software)

UTlity Lite software provides everything you need to manage your inspection data. The Standard (Lite) version is FREE
with every instrument and gives 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 UTLity 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 & export thickness logging data to spreadsheets/asset management software.
• Update the flaw detector software & firmware as and when updates become available on our website.

UTLity 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 (grid) templates, notes and labels.
• Import previous readings into an inspection plan
• Export inspection plan data to spreadsheets and plant maintenance databases.
• Back up and Recovery Feature
DAC
Up to 20 reference points can be used to construct a
digital DAC curve. The user can choose whether the
DAC curve or Gate 1 is used as the monitoring level.
Echo amplitude can be displayed as either dB DAC, %
DAC, or % full screen height.

Library of DAC Curves

There are pre-programmed dB levels corresponding
to:
• EN (-6dB, -14dB)
• ASME (-2dB, -6dB, -10dB)
• JIS DAC (+6dB, -6dB, -12dB) Library of DAC Curves
Any of the available levels can be used as monitor
gate. The level selected for monitoring is highlighted in
a different colour to the other curves on screen.

Customisable DAC
Up to 3 custom curves can be used in addition to the
pre-programmed library. The user can enter custom
levels between +/- 20dB for each of the 3 curves. In
this way, all international Standards are supported.

Dynamic DAC
The wide dynamic DAC range can be used for better
measurement resolution of distant echoes. The height
of the DAC curves can be adjusted using the Reference
Gain control. The relationship between DAC curve
and reference indications is preserved throughout Customisable DAC
and the additional T-loss control manages transfer
loss from test-block to specimen.

DAC to TCG
A DAC curve can be converted to a TCG curve, and
back again. The conversion uses the reference points
already collected and preserves the reference gain
for the left-most reference point, so that all reference
echoes are set to 80% FSH.

Dynamic DAC
Dynamic DAC

PLUS! In case your Sonatest flaw detector ever needs

a software update, UTLity can collect the latest version
over the internet and upgrade your flaw detector
DAC to TCG
without ever having to return it to a service centre.
DAC to TCG conversion
Specifications
(subject to change without notice)

Sizing Techniques & Software Options

Sizing Technique Description Standard or
Optional
DAC Defined by up to 20 reference points or converted from TCG curve and digitally drawn Standard
on the screen. DAC curves meet the requirements of EN, ASME, JIS and many other
standards. Custom DAC curves can be selected. DAC dynamic range can be extended
by automatically adjusting the reference curve to match the reference gain. Scanning
Gain and T-Loss available as separate controls. Amplitude readout is selectable between
% FSH, % DAC or relative dB.

TCG Time corrected or “Swept” gain, defined by up to 20 reference points or converted from Option
a DAC curve. All points converted to 80% screen height.

Backwall Echo (BEA) 0-40dB attenuation applied to the latter part of the time base, to improve the detectability Option (requires TCG)
Attenuation of defects near the back wall and the loss of BWE due to porosity.

AWS Built-in calculation and display of factors and parameters required by AWS D1.1 Option

AVG/DGS Enables the calculation of pseudo “DAC” curve and equivalent reflector size of UT Option
indications, based on user input of transducer parameters.

API On-board flaw sizing method in accordance with API 5UE. Option

Interface Trigger Unlocks the interface trigger gate controls, which hold off the A-Scan acquisition and Option
display until an interface echo is detected within a specific range and amplitude. Used
for the elimination of water-path.

Corrosion Software Enables complex inspection plans to be uploaded from a PC using the on board UTility Option (includes B-Scan)
software. Features include 2 dimensional thickness logging, storing A-Logs and B-Logs
Option with thickness values, taking multiple readings per location and note creation for each
grid location. B-Scan option available to display bar-graph views of thickness readings
taken by Gate 1 against distance or time.

Split DAC & DGS/AVG Adds up to 3 zones of added gain (+12db, +24dB) to the DAC or DGS/AVG curve to enable Option
single-pass scanning of large sections and attenuative materials.
Conforms to EN583-2:2001.

Sitescan Standard Kit

• Sitescan 500S or D-50 digital Site Pack Option B-Scan Encoder Option
flaw detector (D-50 only) B-Scan Encoder available on request.
• Battery, charger, charger mains • Sitescan standard kit
cable.
• Rugged shipping case
• User guide & calibration
Rubber Boot Accessory
• Airplane carry on size
certificate. Customised rubber “shell” that fits
• 488 Mm x 386 mm x 229mm around the instrument for extra
• Certificate of conformance
• 19.2 In x 15.2 In x 9.0 In protection and insulation. (D-50
• Carry bag.
• Centre of gravity bracket only).
• UTLity & USB cable.
• Webbing bracket
• Display window cover.
• Magnetic bracket UTLity Pro
• Ultrasonic couplant. (Advanced User
• Webbing/two karabiners
strap/hook Software)
Advanced user software, partners
with the corrosion software option
enhancing data manipulation,
presentation and analysis.

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Specifications
(subject to change without notice)

Sitescan Series D-50 & 500S

Test Range
0-5mm (0.25in) up to 0-10,000mm (400 in.) in steel at Waveform Select from:
5930m/s (19455f/s). Smoothing i) None (both min and max values are displayed in the
A-Scan)
Velocity 1000 – 10,000 m/s continuously variable.
ii) Fill (Min values set to baseline value, produces a solid
Probe Zero 0 to 999.999 µs. A-Scan)
Delay 0-10,000m (400in) in steel at 5930m/s (19455f/s) iii) Smooth (min values ignored, produces a clear outline
A-Scan).
Gain 0 to 110dB adjustable in 0.5, 1, 2, 6,10, 14 and 20dB steps.
Test Modes Pulse echo and transmit/receive. Auto-Cal Provides automatic calculation of velocity and probe zero
Pulser from 2 reference echoes. Automatic calibration with two
200V fixed. 50nS square wave. echoes.
Rise/Fall times <15nS into 50R load.
Reference Displays a previously stored A-log in a colour different
Damping 50 and 400 Ohm damping selectable. Waveform from the active display: enabling a quick visual check of
Active EdgeTM Unique Active Edge Mode for improved near-surface the differences.
resolution. Clock Built in, battery-backed RTC keeps time and date. Visible
P.R.F Adjustable 5Hz to 1kHz. External sync also available. on the status line, always stored with panels, A-logs etc.
Screen Update Rate 60Hz Internal Memory 4GByte storage available for A-scans, panels, T-logs, B-logs
Rectification RF, Full wave, +ve half-wave and -ve half-wave. etc.
450,000 Panels, 200,000 A-Logs, 300,000 B-Charts,
Frequency Range 1.0MHz to 14MHz (-3db)
440,000 T-Logs.
System Linearity Vertical = 0.5% Full Screen Height (FSH).
Horizontal +-0.2% Trace Full Screen Width (FSW). Active Peak Retains all A-scans on screen for echo-dynamic pattern
Memory analysis, with the active A-scan displayed in a separate
Reject (Selectable) Up to 80% Linear reject (removes baseline noise without colour.
affecting indication amplitude)
Notes Alphanumeric labelling for panel stores, A-logs, B-logs etc.
Or Up to 50% suppressive reject (increase zero offset and
reduces amplitude of all echoes) Display Freeze Hold the current waveform on screen for off-line processing.
LED Warning when active. Help Key Shows software and hardware information.
Units Metric (mm), Imperial (in). Language Support Multiple languages are selectable from a list including:
Display Colour Transflective VGA (640 x 480) TFT. English, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese (Modern).
Display area: 116.16 x 87.2 mm (4.57 x 3.43 in). Others are available on request.
A-Scan Area: 400 x 510 pixels (normal), 460 x 620 (FS).
Encoder Lemo min 4-pin connector (D50)
Colours: 9 colour options with variable brightness.
Connection D-Sub 15 connector (500S)
Gate Monitor Two independent gates for measurement and monitoring.
Video Output Standard on 500S. Factory option on D-50.
Start and width fully adjustable over the entire range
of the instrument. Levels adjustable from 0% to 100%, Proportional Available on 500S.
positive or negative triggering on each gate with audible & Outputs
visual alarms. Gate resolution is 5nS.
External Sync Available on 500S.
Zoom Expands range and delay to cover the area set by Gate USB Connection Internal storage shown as Memory Device.
1 start & width controls. AGC Automatic Gain Control
Transducer Sockets BNC or LEMO (factory option).
automatically sets the signal in Gate 1 to a level between
10% and 90% FSH, tolerance between 5% and 20%. Power Battery life for SS500 is 13.5 hours and for D-50 it is 10.5
hours.
MEASUREMENT MODES
Charger 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz.
Mode 1 Signal monitor, gate alarms can be active but no Environmental Designed to meet IP67.
measurements are displayed.
Temperature Operating: -10oC to 55oC (14oF – 131oF).
Mode 2 Depth and amplitude of first signal in gate.
Storage: -40oC to 75oC (-40oF – 167oF).
Mode 3 Echo-Echo distance measurements.
Size D-50: H 172mm x W 238mm x D 70mm
Mode 4 Trigonometric display of beam-path, surface distance (6.77in x 9.37in x 2.75in).
(including X-offset) and depth of indication from the 500S: H145mm x W 255mm x D 145mm
inspection surface together with echo amplitude. Curved (5.7in x 10 in x 5.7in).
surface correction can be applied for convex and concave
surfaces. Half-skip can be indicated on screen. Weight Sitescan D-50: 1.7 kg (3.7lbs) with battery.

Mode 5 Gate to gate distance measurement Sitescan 500S: 2.5kg (5.5lbs) with battery.

Mode 6 Flank to flank Warranty 2 year

Extended Sonacover – extended 5 year warranty, including 4
Mode 7 Beam angle, calculated from beampath, hole radius and
Warranty calibrations.
hole centre depth.
Calibration Standard ISO 22232-1:2020 (Detailed specification available on
Measurement Live display and updates on screen at 10 times per request)
Display second. Large display of a single measurement available.
Standards Vibration to 514.5-5 Proc 1 Annex C Fig 6
Shock 516.5 Proc 1 15g/6ms
Explosive atmospheres – MIL-STD 810G
Method 511.5, Procedure I

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