ETherCheck

ETherCheck

ETherCheck

Product catalog summary
Overview: The EtherCheck is a versatile flaw detector combining Eddy Current and Bond Testing capabilities. It integrates features from the Aerocheck+ Eddy Current Flaw Detector with Pitch-Catch bond testing, offering a unified interface for both modes to simplify use and reduce costs.
Key Features:
  • Dual functionality for Eddy Current and Bond Testing.
  • Automatic frequency optimization and waveform analysis.
  • Lightweight, ergonomic, and durable design.
  • Compatibility with various probes and connectors, including LEMO connectors.
  • Frequency range from 10Hz to 20MHz.
  • Daylight-readable color screen with customizable menu system.
  • Real-time data recording and replay.
Applications: Suitable for inspecting composite structures, bonded joints, and aircraft components like engine mounts and fuselage, supporting both surface and sub-surface inspections.
Technical Specifications:
  • Probe connectors: 12 Way Lemo 2b and Lemo 00.
  • Rotary capabilities: 600-3000 rpm.
  • Display: 5.7” color screen, 640 x 480 resolution.
  • Power: Internal battery (up to 8 hours), external power supply available.
  • Weight: 1.2 kg (2.7 lbs).
  • Operating temperature: -20 to +60 °C.
Additional Features:
  • Dual frequency and auto-mix for enhanced detection.
  • Conductivity measurement mode with additional kit.
  • Data storage and connectivity options, including USB and VGA outputs.
Specifications:
  • Temperature Range: -20 to +35 °C, Nominal +20 °C.
  • IP Rating: 54.
  • Eddy Current Features: Standard frequency of 60kHz, options for 120, 240, and 480kHz.
  • Accuracy: Varies with IACS percentage.
  • Resolution: Up to 3 decimal points, Auto Resolution Mode.
  • Conductivity Specification: Lift Off corrected to 1.0mm, no temperature compensation.
Procedures:
  • Guides available via Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Loop: Optimize live signals by adjusting settings.
  • Trace: Store and compare calibration reference signals.
Data Output:
  • Real-time data over USB at 8kHz for X, Y, and Mix data pairs.
  • DLL for embedding functionality into software.
Operating Modes:
  • Bond Testing: Various display modes including RF (A-Scan waveform) and Impedance Plane.
  • Signal Processing: Main Gain from 0 to 60dB, with rectification and filtering options.
  • Pitch-Catch Mode: Tone burst waveform with frequency options.
Calibration and Alarms:
  • Automatic frequency with manual adjustment.
  • Audible and visual alarms on display and probe.
Probe Specifications:
  • Operating frequencies: 10kHz to 50kHz.
  • Probe separation: 17mm, linear travel >5mm.
  • Auto-recognition with default settings.
  • Alarm LED follows instrument alarm state.
  • User-replaceable probe tips.
  • Probe housing: Anodised aluminium and stainless steel.
  • 8 pin Lemo connector.
Warranty: Standard two-year warranty, extendable to five years with ETherCover.
Equipment Kit: Includes ETherCheck Unit, Power Adapter, Shoulder Strap, Soft Carry Case, USB Cable, Quick Reference Guide, and Manual. Probes and cables are extra.
Optional Accessories: Hard Transit Case, Protective Splash Proof Cover, External Battery Holder, In Car Power Adapter, Tripod Bracket.
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Catalog excerpts

ETherCheck-1

COMBINED EDDY CURRENT & BOND TESTING FLAW DETECTOR • General Eddy current, plus Rotary, plus Conductivity, plus Pitch-Catch. • “Two instruments in one”. • The leading features of the best in class Aerocheck+ Eddy Current Flaw Detector combined with excellent Pitch-Catch functionality. • Pitch-Catch dry coupled bond testing mode allows rapid detection of defects in laminate, bonded and sandwich structures. • Automatic test frequency optimisation. • Waveform, time-base and phase / frequency plot

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ETherCheck-2

Reduced CapEx, reduced training costs, lower calibration and maintenance costs with a two-year warranty as standard. The EtherCheck is a combined Eddy Current and Bond Testing Flaw Detector. It comes with a rich range of features offered by a best in class eddy current flaw detector combined with the most widely used acoustic bond testing method; Pitch-Catch. All functions are in a single lightweight instrument with a common user interface between the two modes, resulting in simple operator led set up. The EtherCheck Pitch-Catch probe offers the best in design and durability. Ergonomically designed...

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ETherCheck-3

Bond TESTiNG APPLiCATiONS Bond Testing sees a wide range of applications in modern composite structures with materials such as carbon fibre, honeycomb and Nomex. In addition glued/bonded joints may be inspected for integrity of adhesion. SIMPLICITY, CLARiTY & ACCURACY iN BOND TESTiNG MODE The screens for the Bond Testing mode of the ETherCheck have a familiarity with the screens of the AeroCheck+. By doing this, we are able to make moving between the eddy current and bond testing modes seamless, simple and intuitive. Pitch-Catch Mode calibration showing the bond and dis-bond spectrum. Probes...

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ETherCheck-4

The AeroCheck+ is a delight to work with; rugged, easy and quick to set-up and it lasted the whole day (8 hours). The screen is very clear, even in the full summer sun at 33 degrees! INDUSTRY STANDARD PROBE CONNECTORS The EtherCheck in AeroCheck+ mode uses a wide range of eddy current probes meeting all the needs of the aerospace eddy current inspector. Absolute, Bridge and Reflection connected probes can use the industry standard 12 Way LEMO Connector. A LEMO 00 Connector is also provided for simpler connection of Absolute probes. WIDE FREQUENCY RANGE The EtherCheck offers the dual frequency,...

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ETherCheck-5

DAYLIGHT READABLE, CLEAR, LARGE, CONFIGURABLE COLOUR SCREEN Rudder Probe: Pitch-Catch The EtherCheck has a large 14.5cm (5.7 Inches) LCD Colour Screen of 640 x 480 pixels providing the operator with excellent signal resolution and presentation together with the choice of configuring their own colour schemes and display types. It is easy to optimise the screen presentation regardless of the light conditions and it is possible to view a choice of up to two Spot, Time-Base, Waterfall or Meter display types. Not all NDT inspection on aircraft takes place in the comfort of an aircraft hangar so the...

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ETherCheck-6

Exceptional Screen Clarity For Any Eddy Current Application 50/50 XY Waterfall with 12 2s time sweeps XY with small timebase and Quick Menu Meter Full Screen Dark background polar graticule and soft-keys XY Full screen with Box Alarm XY with Small Meter The EtherCheck offers the right mix for features for any Eddy Current application need plus bond testing abilities in an easy-to-use package designed entirely with the end user in mind. Timebase Full Sceen with level arm AeroCheck+ Key Features Guides Feature: “Guides” allows the user to display a slide show that can be created easily with commonly...

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ETherCheck-7

ROTARY CAPABILITIES AS STANDARD: The AeroCheck series includes rotary capabilities as standard and can be used with the ETher Mercury (mini) ARD002, Hocking 33A100 or the Rohmann MR3/SR1 and SR2 Drives (with special adapter cable). “Loop” Feature: “Loop” is a convenient way of capturing a short live repetitive signal and then optimising the instrument settings through real time adjustments of the Phase, Gain, Balance, Filters and Display Configuration in order to simplify the task of optimising the parameters. The “Loop” function is excellent for calibration set up, especially for setting the...

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ETherCheck-8

The EtherCheck is supplied with a standard "Two-Year Manufacturer Warranty". This covers all components of the Instruments and only excludes customer damage or misuse. The "Two-Year Warranty" can be extended to "Five Years" through purchase of "ETHERCover" Extended Warranty Protection. Eddy Current Features SPECIFICATI0NS Eddy Current Flaw Detector Guides Attachments Loop Trace Data Output Pitch-Catch Mode Pitch-Catch Operating Probe frequencies Equipment Kit STANDARD EtherCheck Kit - KIETH001 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES EtherCheck combined bond tester & dual frequency eddy current flaw detector including:...

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