Cargo-Safe Data - Ultrasonic Hatch Cover Tester
CARGO-SAFE DATA has marked us out as the leading provider for sophisticated leak detection. The CARGO-SAFE DATA enabled leaks to be found in a large range of situations from cable transits, weather-tight and water-tight doors, hatches, stern and bow doors up to full size hatch covers for cargo ships. Ultrasonic testing completely replaces chalk or hose testing and replaces it with an environmentally friendly non-polluting fast and accurate digital alternative.
The ABS Approved CARGO-SAFE DATA is the combination of a Cargo-Safe and Door-Safe with the added ability to store data on a memory stick for down loading onto a computer or smartphone. This feature rich product will perform without compromise hatch-cover testing for the largest of ships and water-tight, weather-tight doors and transit testing.
The CARGO-SAFE™ works in a very simple way. After the hatch covers are closed, the transmitter generating an ultrasonic signal is placed in the cargo hold, which then emit ultrasonic waves(the cargo hold can be empty or loaded with cargo).
The surveyor or operator then uses the CARGO-SAFE™ ultrasonic receiver to ‘listen’ from outside of the hold and detect any ultrasonic sounds that pass through any holes in the hatch cover with pinpoint accuracy. The size of the leak can be established by the strength of the signal detected.
The CARGO-SAFE™ hatch cover leak detection system has three levels of emitters: upper, lower and vertical. This means that ALL of the ultrasound is directed to the hatch covers, optimising its effectiveness.
The diagram shows the dispersion pattern of the ultrasonic sound emanating from the CARGO-SAFE DATA™ transmitter.
The CARGO-SAFE DATA™ has a high sound pressure level, so it is ample enough to fill even the largest of holds, to enable reliable and accurate readings.
Unlike hose testing, ultrasonic testing has many benefits and no drawbacks.
- It is compliant with port and harbour environment management plans
- It does not pollute the marine environment
- It can locate holes and tears in hatch seals with pinpoint accuracy
- It causes no damage to cargo
- It can be conducted in sub-zero temperatures
- It can be carried out with the cargo in place
- It does not interfere with the other crew activities
- Shipping Weight: 4Kg (8.8lbs)
- Operational Weight: 1.5Kg (3.3lbs)
- Weight – 475g
- Dimensions – 190 x 100 x 60mm
- Output – 157dB @ 40 khZ
- Power supply – 6 x AA rechargeable or alkaline batteries
- Battery life – 5 – 6 hours
- Environmental protection – with leather case closed = IP66 (IEC529 + IEC144)
– with end flap opened = IP40 (IEC529 + IEC144)
- Fastenings – neck strap for hands free use
– anchor points to suspend the transmitter if there is no surface available
- Temperature range – -20°C to +60°C (high humidity durability)
- Warranty – 3 years
- Weight – 350g (12.3oz)
- Dimensions – 160 x 100 x 30mm (6.3” x 3.9” x 1.2”)
- Power supply – 1 x 9v PP3 rechargeable or alkaline battery with 40 hours nominal usage
- Switchable between dB and percentage of Open Hatch Value (OHV)
- Can be used with headphones, or an internal loudspeaker can be used instead
- Can be used with a microphone, or internal microphone in the event of mic loss
- Weather-resistant leather case – IP66, designed to protect if dropped
- MAX HOLD capability to record maximum readings
- Backlight button with ON/OFF or automatic OFF after 30 seconds for battery saving when not in use
- Radio control button to switch from ON/Standby/OFF etc
- Warranty – 3 years
- Weight – 110g
- Dimensions – 330 x 10 x 10mm
- Fastenings – BNC connection to extensions arm or emergency lead
- Temperature range – -20°C to +60°C (high humidity durability)
- Warranty – 6 Months
- Weight – 50g (1.7oz)
- 5mm stereo jack plug
- Hard hat compatible
- Weight – 17g (0.6oz)
- Dimensions – 46 x 31 x 20mm (1.8″ x 1.2″ x 0.8″)
- Weight – 150g (5.3oz
- Dimensions – 390 x 40 x 30 mm (15.4” x 1.8” x 1.2”)
- Dimensions when extended: 1150 x 40 x 30mm (45.3″ x 1.8″ x 1.2″)
- Wrist strap for hands free use
- Extends to 1150mm
- Warranty – 6 months
- To be used in the event of either microphone or extension arm loss
- 20x rechargeable AA batteries (for transmitter)
- 2x PP3 9v batteries (for receiver)
- Global battery charger with car adapter
- For emergency power to the transmitter in the instance of a failed battery
- Can accept an external power supply of 9 to 24 volts DC