Scorpion B-Scan - Remote Access, Dry coupled, B-Scan Ultrasonic crawler

The Scorpion B-scan is a rugged remote access ultrasonic crawler designed to allow cost Effective A and B-scan imaging on above ground ferro-magnetic structures such as oil storage tanks without the need for costly scaffolding or rope access.

The Scorpion remote access crawler uses a unique “Dry Coupled” ultrasonic wheel probe eliminating the need for traditional couplant. This allows the crawler to travel vertically, horizontally or even inverted whilst still fully functional.

The Scorpion B-scan UT system continuously records thickness measurements as it moves over the inspection surface. The recorded thickness information is presented in the software as an A-scan trace, a digital thickness measurement and a B-Scan profile.

Key Features

Unique Dry Coupled Wheel Transducer
Remote Operation with No Height Restriction
12VDC Self Contained System
Supplied with 30M Umbilical

The digital Ultrasonic transmitter/receiver processes the UT signals from the dry coupled TWP12 dual wheel probe and combines the images with the encoder information. The Scorpion B-scan is connected to the latest generation Netbook computer or Ultra Mobile Portable Computer (UMPC) via the USB port which can handle scanning speeds of up to 200mm/sec. The software has standard flaw detector controls for the A-scan set-up, simplifying training and operation requirements. All controls such as gain, time base range, filtering and gate adjustments are on the same screen as the active A-scan display and the B-scan image.

The latest version of the software includes a set-up wizard that takes the operator through each stage of the set-up in a logical sequence. The setup wizard automatically adjusts all ultrasonic parameters from 2 known material thicknesses, and prompts the operator to enter gate settings and inspection details. The operator maintains full control over all settings and all parameters can be set up manually if preferred. All frequently used controls are fully accessible and clearly set out on the same screen as the ultrasonic A-scan and B-scan display.

The Scorpion B-scan software features several powerful data review, reporting and printing tools. Saved data can be replayed at any time, with active A-Scan and B-Scan displays. Placing the cursor over any part of the B-scan profile shows the A-scan trace for that specific section of the scan to provide detailed post-inspection analysis. An adjustable reporting threshold indicator can be displayed over the B-scan profile, to identify reportable defects at a glance and allow rapid analysis of the complete scan.

The Scorpion B-scan software has a fully featured set of automated report printing tools integrated into the software. In addition to the automated report printing tools, B-scan profiles, thickness measurements and A-scans can be exported as digital images allowing a custom report to be generated using a preferred format. Scorpion B-scan data can also be exported as CSV files for use with spread-sheet software such as Microsoft excel.

These features turn the Scorpion B-scan from a simple corrosion detection device into one of the most cost effective, comprehensive remote access Ultrasonic Imaging Systems on the market today.