PHASED ARRAY PROBES

Weld Probe Series (WPS) Update

WPS FEATURES
Optimized housing dimensions for a wider range of applications Ergonomic housing for comfortable grip during manual inspections Symmetrical active surface position Cable exit now more suitable for use on scanners

WEDGE FEATURES
Optimized wedge footprint and dimensions for a wider range of applications Shorter probe distance to a weld for better beam coverage Removable IHC ring available as an option for automated applications

Probe Evolution
As a world leader in phased array (PA) probe manufacturing, Olympus NDT has once again proved its superior applications knowledge with the introduction of the all new PA Weld Probe Series. Addressing multiple improvement opportunities, this new series will raise our best selling A1 and A2 probes to a new level. Every aspect of the probes has been examined and optimized for more inspection possibilities and a better ergonomic design. The smaller housing and wedge footprint allow closer access to the feature being inspected for a better beam coverage. The improved ergonomics make the probe more comfortable to hold during manual inspections. Because automated inspections are becoming more and more important, the cable exit has been optimized in order to reduce any conflict with holders once a probe is mounted on a scanner.

IHC RING
An optional IHC ring is now offered on all A10, A11, and A12 probes. This removable ring is attached to the wedge when automated inspection is desired.

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EXAMPLE OF BEAM COVERAGE ADVANTAGE WITH NEW A10 PROBE VS. THE A1 STYLE PROBE
Distance from rst element to front of the wedge 28.6 mm 1.13 in. 20.6 mm 0.81 in.

The optimized wedge design of the new Weld Probe Series allows the user to get closer to the weld. For some applications, this provides the ability to fire directly on the defect instead of using multiple skips before reaching the heat affected zone. The A10 probe is shown with the optional IHC ring.

PROBES
Part number 5L16-A10 10L32-A10 5L32-A11 5L64-A12 Frequency 5.0 10.0 5.0 5.0

A1 probe with SA1-N60S

A10 probe with SA10-N55S

Number of elements 16 32 32 64

Pitch 0.60 0.31 0.60 0.60

Active aperture (mm) 9.6 9.9 19.2 38.4

Elevation (mm) 10.0 7.0 10.0 10.0

Dimensions in mm (in.) L 15.6 (0.62) 15.6 (0.62) 25.1 (0.99) 44.6 (1.76) W 22.5 (0.89) 22.5 (0.89) 22.5 (0.89) 22.5 (0.89) H 20 (0.79) 20 (0.79) 20 (0.79) 20 (0.79)

WEDGES
Part number SA10-0L SA10-N55S SA10-N60L SA11-0L SA11-N55S SA11-N60L SA12-0L SA12-N55S SA12-N60L Probe type
A10 A10 A10 A11 A11 A11 A12 A12 A12

Nominal refracted beam angle (in steel)

0 LW 55 SW 60 LW 0 LW 55 SW 60 LW 0 LW 55 SW 60 LW

Sweep () 30 to 30 30 to 70 30 to 70 30 to 30 30 to 70 30 to 70 30 to 30 30 to 70 30 to 70

Probe orientation Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal

Wedge dimensions (mm) L

25.4 23.0 25.6 35.0 41.3 66.3 61.8 58.0 25.6

W
23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0

W*
40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0

H
20.0 14.2 30.0 23.0 28.8 41.5 53.4 23.0 30.0

REPLACEMENT PROBES
New probe 5L16-A10 10L32-A10 5L32-A11 5L64-A12 Replaces* 5L16-A1 10L32-A1 5L64-A2 5L64-A2 Typical applications Pipe or tube weld inspection, mid wall (5mm to 50mm) Single channel sector scan inspections Pipe or tube weld inspection, mid wall (5mm to 200mm) Multiple channel sector and linear scan inspections Pipe or tube weld inspection, mid wall (5mm to 100mm) Detection of flaws and sizing machined and structural components for cracks General application

*Probes that are replaced by the new series will be offered for a limited time. is ISO 9001 certified.

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