QuickScan iX ECA
Overview
Powerful Eddy Current Array Solution for In-Process Surface Inspection
| The QuickScan iX ECA acquisition instrument is specifically designed for surface inspections in a material production environment. Its design meets the same reliable 24 V I/O industrial standards as the field proven QuickScan iX PA instrument. Up to eight probes can be connected per unit. Several acquisition units can be combined for more demanding configurations in terms of probes or speed. |  |
QuickScan iX ECA Instrument
Build to Withstand Industrial DemandsThe QuickScan iX ECA instrument is our latest generation of eddy current acquisition units for industrial inspection systems. The acquisition unit meets IP55 standards and easily integrates into industrial environments. | Automatic liftoff compensation | Up to 8inputs per instrument |
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Up to 40 kHZacquisition rate | From 50kHz to 2MHzfrequency range |
Specifications
| Coil Drive Signals | |
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| Excitation Modes |
Single or multifrequency mode.
Multiplexed mode allowing time multiplexing of up to two simultaneous frequencies. |
| Number of Coil Drivers | 2 independent generator outputs |
| Number of Input/Time Slots |
Max 2 inputs per smart probe connector
Max 8 inputs for legacy connector 8 inputs total for the instrument, 32 time slots each for a total of 256 time slots |
| Frequency Range | 50 kHz to 2 MHz |
| Output Impedance, per ISO 15548-1 Section 6.2.3 | < 1.5 Ω typical at 480 kHz, current limited |
| Maximum Output Load, per ISO 15548-1 Section 6.2.5 | Up to 9W typical at 480 kHz |
| Probe inputs | |
| Input Impedance, 16-pin Connector, per ISO 15548-1 Section 6.3.2 | 850 kΩ typical |
| Input Capacitance, 16-pin Connector | 250 pF typical |
| Input Impedance, 41-pin Connector | 1 MΩ typical |
| Input Capacitance, 41-pin Connector | 220 pF typical |
| Absolute Maximum Allowable Input Voltage, per ISO 15548-1 Section 6.3.1 | ±10 V (20 V p-p) |
| Acquisition Inputs | |
| Gain | Adjustment range: −26 dB to 76 dB |
| A/D Converter | 24-bit resolution |
| Digital Filters | Programmable digital low-pass and high-pass filters |
| Maximum Acquisition Rate | 40 kHz |
| Standard | |
| Standard | DIN EN ISO 15548 |
| Network Interface | 1000BASE-T x-coded 1 Gb |
| Size (W × H × D) | 295 mm x 133 mm x 473 mm |
| Weight | 8.7 kg (19.5 lb) |
| IP Rating | IP55 |
| Total Peak Power Consumption | 85 W |
| DC Input | 24 VDC |
| Temperature Range |
Operating 0 °C–45 °C (32 °F–113 °F),
Storage −20 °C–70 °C (−4 °F–158 °F) |
| Digital I/O & Encoders |
8 digital inputs (programmable)
8 digital outputs (programmable) 2 encoder inputs (incremental, A & B phase) |
Applications
Tube Inspection Systems
Seamless and welded tube inspection systems use ultrasonic phased array and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy technologies for comprehensive inspection.
Bar Inspection Systems
Bar inspection systems use advanced technologies, such as ultrasonic phased array, eddy current array, and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy, to inspect the full volume and surface of round or square bars and pipes.