Echotherm Brochure

Thermal Wave ImagingTHE ART OF INSPECTIONwww.thermalwave.com Copyright 2006, Thermal Wave Imaging, Inc. Phone: 248.414.3730EchoTherm is the system of choice for any tough NDE application – from automatedmanufacturing to aircraft inspection. EchoTherm provides fast, non-contact, widearea inspection of flat or curved structures, and can measure depth and area of sub-surface defects. Since its introduction in 1992, EchoTherm has been the benchmarksystem for Thermographic NDE.The EchoTherm AdvantageEchoTherm defines state of the art in IR NDT for manufacturing, R&D and automatedinspection applications. Achieve high quality, repeatable testing results quickly andcost effectively. EchoTherm gives you the following benefits:· Fast· Accurate· Quantifiable· Cost effective· Wide area· Non-contact· Single-side process· Easily interpreted· SafeFeaturesEchoTherm is a fully-integrated hardware and software system that enables you toidentify, analyze and measure physical properties of materialsusing Pulsed Thermography.· Quantitative measurement· Open architecture· Advanced analysis and processing routines· Compatible with leading IR cameras· Digital data acquisition· Automation enabled· LabView, Matlab and Visual Basic compatible· Configurable for use in factory, field or lab· Integrated with TWI patented signal processingTWI – Leaders in InnovationTWI is the world leader in the development and commercialization of Pulsed Thermo-graphy. Since 1992, our systems have become the worldwide standard of excellencein Thermography, and are used in the most demanding manufacturing, in-service andresearch applications in the aerospace, automotive and power generation industries.TWI is committed to “real world” solutions for your NDT needs.“The TWI TSR processingapproach provides muchgreater defect detail andallows us to detect deeperflaws than ever before.”-- Jeff ThompsonNDT EngineerBoeing Commercial AirplaneGroup“The advancement of signalprocessing has been key tobringing pulsed thermo-graphics to the forefront ofinspection technologies.”-- Mike AshbaughSenior Test EngineerFAA NDI Validation CenterSandia National LaboratoriesThe Standard of Excellence for Thermographic NDEThermal Wave ImagingTHE ART OF INSPECTIONwww.thermalwave.com Copyright 2006, Thermal Wave Imaging, Inc. Phone: 248.414.3730EchoTherm® System SpecificationInput Power: 120 / 240 VAC, 50/60Hz, 20A (worldwide compatibility)Variable Flash Power Output: 10KJ (nominal max.) adjustable in 8 steps.Precise Flash Control: min. 2.0ms duration (adjustable in 0.1ms increments - requires optionalPrecision Flash Controller).Nominal Shot Size: 12” x 9”.Nominal Capture Duration: 5 sec. per shot.Integrated Illumination Head: 2 xenon flash lamps in optimized reflectors for uniform heating,access door for on-the-spot part mark-up, universal camera mounting bracket, LCD image dis-play – 26” x 14” x 11”.Data Acquisition & Analysis System: Integrated rackmount design or portable, ruggedizedlunchbox design. Dual core processor implementation, 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD, DVD±R/RW, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, IEEE1394, Windows XP Pro.High-Speed Digital Data Capture: up to 16 bits @ 60Hz and > 1KHz (RS-422, LVDS,IEEE1394, Camera Link, etc.).Integrated Intelligent System Control: multiple trigger I/O capability (TTL, OC), synchronizedcapture, filtered and protected power distribution for all connected components (UL)Plug-n-Play compatibility: with IR cameras supplied by major manufacturers – FLIR Systems(Indigo, Inframetrics, Agema), CEDIP, RaytheonMulti-Format / Wavelength FPA Support: 640x512, 320x256, 160 x 128; InSb, MCT, QWIP,Microbolometer, PtSi, etc.Integrated TSR® Processing: for advanced data analysis and evaluation capability - MOSAIQ®and EchoTherm® software.Quantitative Measurement: depth/size of feature, coating/material thickness, thermal properties,Temperature vs. Time profiling, etc.Active X Automation Interface: for customizable user front end applications, and automated re-port generation.Smart Configuration: Stand-alone; Portable; Fully Automated (optimized for rapid, wide-areainspection).Umbilical Length: 10m standard (max. 15m).Open Architecture Design: for simple, low-cost upgradeability.