WheelScan 5 - GE Inspection Technologies - #1

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© 2005 General Electric Company. All Rights Reserved. GEIT-50003US (03/05) We reserve the right to technical modifications without prior notice. GEInspectionTechnologies.com GE Inspection Technologies Eddy Current Digital | Eddy Current | Film | Testing Machines | Ultrasonics | X-ray WheelScan 5 Automatic Wheel Inspection System Probe Absolute probe system. Probes are as standard 6 or 9.5 mm diameter with a choice of frequencies from 100 k, 200 k (standard), 500 k and 1.5 MHz. Other diameters and frequencies are available on request. Component Size Scan Height 415 mm (16.3 inches) Diameter Range 0-865 mm (35.5 inches) Max Weight 250 kg (114 lbs) Lift Ram Stroke 250 mm (9.8 inches) Operator Interface IP 67 protection. Electro-luminescent display (320*240 pixel), rotary control for parameter setting. Push buttons for commonly used functions. Emergency Stop. Eddy Current Functionality Uses well proven Phasec 2d Eddy Current unit. In addition to the very accurate WheelScan 5 test, this provides the option of Conductivity, Rotary Bolt hole inspection and Dual Frequency modes, amongst others. Probe Motion Speed The probe X/Y motion will travel at up to 150 mms-1 (6''/second) for the motion to and from the wheel. Wheel handling Roller table and 215 mm (8.5”) stroke lift ram with position encoder locates SLIC adaptor on hub. SLIC The Secure Lift Inertial Centring (SLIC) adaptor is an automatic centring can that grips securely on the wheel hub. 70 to 230 mm (2¾ - 9”) hub internal diameters accepted. Note smaller wheels may be gripped on the rim. Inspection Speeds Surface inspection speed is 2 ms-1 (78 inches/second) maximum (limited to 120 rpm). Scan helix may be set in 0.1 mm (4 mil) steps from 0 to 25 mm (1 inch). Scan Direction Bottom to top or top to bottom AutoTrak Plus Ensures the probe maintains a constant pressure normal to the wheel surface whilst scanning parallel to the surface at the required helix. Data Recording 57 mm wide thermal chart (optional) or paper less recording and review system. Data Storage Unlimited capacity for test parameter storage. Storage of data recorded during test (paper less recording). Options Electrical conductivity. Rotary probe. Outputs Standard RS 232 via 5 way Lemo PC Connectivity Ethernet 10/100 Maintenance The unit has a modular construction for easy exchange of parts. Major wear parts are sealed units for maximum longevity. XY mechanism has expected life in excess of 10,000 kilometres (Built in prompts for routine maintenance.) Weight 250 kg (550 lbs) or heavier dependant on accessories. Frame Welded steel tube Dimensions 914 x 870 x 800 mm (36 x 34 x 31½ inches) Power 90 to 264 VAC, 47 - 63 Hz, 350 watts Important note. This product is covered by one or more patents. Specifications: Safe Inspections Any inspection must be safe for the operator and for the component being inspected. The WheelScan 5 uses the unique SLIC device (Secure Lift, Inertial Centring) to lift and centre the wheel. This ensures that the component cannot be ‘clamped-up’ eccentrically, a risk at high RPM. The unit is also designed so that all control interfaces are located on the front of the unit, which removes the requirement to lean over the inspection area. Furthermore, the equipment is not vulnerable to damage by wheels being positioned for inspection as all instrumentation is safely below roller height.