Affordable TOFD and PA capability ...

...and Award winning product design at your fingertips.

 As Simple as you want
• 30 Second Configuration

• Single Hand Operation

• Interactive Help & 3D views

• Configuration & Calibration Wizards

• “Parameter Genius” for additional guidance

• Minimize training: Common User Interface

TOFD

UT
 PA

As Capable as you need

• UT, TOFD & PA Inspection Modes

• Unique cursors for precision measurement

• Recordability: screen shots, full data recording, fully traceable.

• UT Studio - Fast and dynamic reporting

• Customized imaging layout.... over 25 to choose from.

TEP UP
STEP UP from conventional UT to phased array.
Formats available are:
Prisma UT
Prisma UT + TOFD
Prisma UT + PA
Prisma UT + PA + TOFD

Upgradeable anytime, anywhere!

prisma series
.....true performance to meet all your inspection requirements.
The prisma is the latest product from Sonatest’s technician focussed
product development and research. An advanced ultrasonic flaw
detector offering the technician an extremely comprehensive tool
for test and measurement, which can be upgraded to include
TOFD and Phased Array capability. An upgrade can be carried
out wherever you are, there is no need to return the instrument,
eliminating any downtime.

Simple controls, superior performance, advanced features and a

rugged enclosure deliver simplicity, capability and reliability to the
technician’s finger tips.

With the best display size and resolution in it’s category, the
prisma provides the end user with an intuitive and workflow driven
interface, excellent imaging capability uses the Full screen mode
allowing 100% of the display to be used for Scan Imaging. Numerous
palettes are accessible for all scan types “see things how you
want to”, in amplitude or depth C-Scans, customise your palettes.
Take full advantage of the advanced display modes which include
smoothing, contouring and averaging all available to enhance your
signal quality.

The prisma is constructed to exacting standards using a rigid, shock

mounted, internal chassis surrounded by an impact absorbing enclo-
sure and designed to meet IP66; which ensures the unit is fully sealed
against fine dust and jets of water.

Typical applications are broad but include Weld Inspection,

Corrosion Mapping, Aerospace and Composite Testing.

Prisma UT
The Prisma UT model is fully loaded, carrying all the basic and
advanced features of the Sonatest flaw detector range. Prisma UT
offers damping control to either optimize near surface resolution or
energy transmission. The ability to capture screens is standard com-
bined with automatic reporting capability which enables reports to
be formatted with relative bespoke customer information such as lo-
gos etc. The most popular flaw sizing techniques such as DAC, AVG/
DGS, TGC and AWS are all on-board.
Thanks to the on-board software enhancing the B and The Inspection Plan shows the operator in 2D and 3D
C-Scan imaging capabilities, the Prisma UT enables field where probes are positioned on the test part, simplifying
technicians to conduct dedicated corrosion and com- the inspection set up and providing an inspection refer-
posite inspections, together with comprehensive on-site ence for reporting. All adjustments to focal laws are in-
thickness profiling. stantaneous. Multiple sectorial scans, true top,side and
end view extractions, together with C-Scans, are all sup-

Prisma TOFD
ported.

Ultrasonic Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD) has gained in

popularity over the last decade and via the Prisma TOFD, UT Studio
Sonatest brings to the market a truly portable and pow- UT Studio is a PC based software, which accompanies the
erful TOFD unit. Knowing that TOFD inspection can be Prisma and enables powerful post analysis capability. Not
carried out on wall thickness as thin as 6mm (1/4”), the only does it offer excellent report generation features but
Prisma offers the best digitizing frequency of its category new views can be generated and comparative analysis
going up to 200MHz. Simply put this means that high can be conducted by opening multiple inspection data
frequency transducers can be used, ensuring the most files, re-gating and producing fully illustrated reports.
accurate flaw height sizing possible. Working in a familiar “drag and drop” environment the
end user can create multiple views such a Top, End and B-
TOFD is a versatile technique; with two UT channels the Scan visual files by simply dragging Prisma data files onto
Prisma permits the inspection of thick component in a templates for presentations.
single pass. This is enhanced by the high voltage square
wave pulsers delivering up to 450V.

Prisma TOFD offers the complete hardware configuration

to deliver the best performance, but it would be incom-
plete without the on-board software features such as
hyperbolic cursors, lateral wave straightening and lateral
wave removal.

Prisma PA Full recordability of data when using the Prisma is stan-

Ultrasonic Phased Array technology has become the
dard, which means that screenshots and all data can be
established method for advanced NDT testing applica-
retained and analyzed at a later date using UT Studio. IN
tions. Phased Array Techniques allow the user to cover a
using the full data gathering capability - traceability can
wider volume of inspection; such as being able to cover
be achieved; hence repeatability of the inspection and
the complete span of a weld without the need to move or
results can be confirmed.
reposition the transducer. This is possible due to phased
array enabling beams to be electronically steered. This
Powerful measurement cursors and extractors can be
technique results in comprehensive imaging of the re-
added to identify indications, size and annotate defects.
sults showing a quasi cross section of the inspected part.
Reports are easily generated and can be exported into
PDF format for review and circulation.
With the Prisma PA you can switch easily and quickly
between the UT and PA operating modes with a simple
Free downloads of UT Studio Viewer are available for
press of a button, no data or time is lost.
the technician’s client to use.
Specification (Specification are subject to change)
Conventional UT Phased Array
Pulsers
Configuration 2 UT Channels 16:16 or 16:64
Test Mode Pulse-Echo, Transmit/Receive and TOFD Pulse-Echo, Transmit/Receive
Transducer Socket LEMO 1 or BNC I-PEX
Pulse Voltage -100 V to -450 V (in steps of 10 V) -25 V to - 75 V (in steps of 5 V)
PRF 1 Hz to 1500 Hz 1 Hz to 5000 Hz
Pulse Shape Negative Square Wave (with ActiveEdge) Negative Square Wave (with ActiveEdge)
Pulse Width Adjustable: Spike to 2000ns (2.5 ns resolution) Adjustable: Spike to 1000ns (2.5 ns resolution)
Edge Time 15 ns in 50 Ω load @200 V 12 ns in 50 Ω load @50 V
Output Impedance 5Ω <10 Ω
Trigger On encoder resolution or internal PRF On encoder resolution or internal PRF
Synchronisation (both encoded or not) (not encoded)
Focus Delay Range n/a 0 to 10 µs (2.5 ns resolution)
Damping Resistor Selectable: 50 Ω or 400 Ω n/a
Receivers
Gain Range 100 dB (0.1 dB steps) Analogue Gain 0 to 76 dB (0.1 dB steps), Analogue Gain
Max Input Voltage 25 Vp-p 200 mVp-p
Input Impedance 1 kΩ (pitch and catch) 200 Ω
Bandwidth 200 kHz to 22 MHz (-3 dB) 200 kHz to 14 MHz
Analog Filters 4 (automatic or manual) 3 (automatic)
Digital Filters 10 (automatic or manual) 10 (automatic or manual)
Rectification Full wave, positive, negative, none (RF) Full wave, positive, negative, none (RF)
Single Enhancement Digital filters, Smoothing, Contouring, Rejection, Digital filters, Smoothing, Contouring, Rejection
Averaging
Focus Delay Range n/a 0 to 10µs (16 ns resolution interpolated to 3.8 ns)
Data Acquisition
Architecture 2 channels, true 200 MHz sampling rate 16 Channels, Full digital Delay & Sum
Digitizer Resolution 12 bit ADC 12 bit ADC
Amplitude
[0% to 100%] or [0% to 150%] FSH [0% to 100%] or [0% to 150%] FSH
Measurement
Data Processing 16 bits/sample 16 bits/sample
Data Recording Full raw data recording (plus sub-sampling options) Full raw data recording (plus sub-sampling options)
File Size up to 3 GB up to 3 GB
Digitizing Frequency 50 MHz, 100 MHz, 200 MHz 65 MHz
Focal Laws n/a 128
Focussing Type n/a Constant Depth, Constant Path, Constant Offset
Max A-Scan Length 8192 samples 4096 samples
Sub-Sampling 1:1 to 1:128 1:1 to 1:128
Reference Initial Pulse or Gate/IFT supported Initial Pulse or Gate/IFT supported
Trigger Sync. Encoder or Internal Encoder or Internal
Scan & Views
Supported Scans A-Scan & TOFD S-Scan or L-Scan
Number of Scans up to 2 1 (with up to 3 extracted A-Scans)
Views A, B, C-Scan, Merged & TOFD A, B, C, L, S-Scan, Merged plus true TOP & END
Colour Maps up to 10 up to 10
Number of Layouts 18 35
Cursors
Cursor Types Cartesian, Hyperbolic (TOFD) Cartesian, Extraction Box, Angular
Measurements Path Length, Depth, Surface Distance, DAC, Path Length, Depth, Surface Distance, DAC, AWS
AWS, DGS
Specification
Conventional UT Phased Array
DAC & TCG
DAC points 16 16
DAC 1 with 3 “sub DACs” 1 with 3 “sub DACs” per focal Law
TCG points 16 16
Gain Range 60 dB 40 dB
Max Gain Slope 60 dB/µs 50 dB/µs
Gates
A-Scan Gates 4 gates per A-Scan 4 gates per A-Scan
(3 extracted A-Scans per S/L-Scan)
Gate Trigger Flank/Peak Flank/Peak
S/L-Scan n/a 1 Extraction Box
Alarm LED 2 (sync on all gates & DACs) 2 (sync on all gates & DACs)
Peak & Flank (FSH, dB, Depth, Beam Path Peak & Flank (FSH, dB, Depth, Beam Path
Measurements
Length, Surface Distance), Echo-to-Echo, Length, Surface Distance), Echo-to-Echo,
(A-Scan)
Floating Gates (reference from IFT) Floating Gates (reference from IFT)
Interface & Reporting
Integrated Help Active help & parameter description / Optimization
Remote Connection Onboard VNC Server and FTP Server (connection through Ethernet protocol)
Wizards Configuration, Velocity and Zero, Wedge Delay, Sensitivity,
TCG, DAC, DGS, Element Activation, Encoder
Languages (dynamic) Selectable: English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Hungarian, Italian, Portuguese
Report Generation PDF Report (includes customer logo, scan acoustic parameters, measurements, etc.),
PNG screen capture.
PDF Reader Allows viewing any uploaded PDF file, scan plan, procedures, old reports etc.
Inputs & Outputs
Encoder 1 or 2 axis encoding (quadrature input)
Digital Inputs 2 input lines (5V TTL)
Digital Outputs 4 Output lines (5V TTL, 20 mA) for alarm or other external control
Power Output 5V, 350 mA, current limited
Enclosure
Dimensions (HxWxD) 205mm x 300mm x 90 mm
Weight 3.5 kg (with battery)
Display Size 8.4 inch (diagonal)
Display Resolution 800 x 600
Display Colours 260k (65535 colours for scan palettes)
Display Type TFT LCD, 450 Cd/m2, with 2% reflectivity
USB ports 3 USB Master ports
Ethernet 100 Mbps
Battery & Power Supply
Battery Type Intelligent Li-ion
Number of batteries 1
Operation On battery or on External power (DC Power Pack)
Battery Replacement Yes, no tools required
Battery Recharge Recharge in unit (with unit On or OFF) - External Battery Charger (std) (as per EN16392)
Battery Life Typical: 7 hours in UT mode, 6 hours in PA mode
Environmental
IP Rating Designed to meet IP66
Operating Temperature -10 oC to 45 oC (14 oF to 113 oF)
Storage Temperature -25oC to 60oC (-13oF to 140oF)
Onsite Practicality Ergonomic Design Technology Integration

prisma UT Standard Kit prisma UT/PA 16/16 Standard Kit

Dual UT Channels with: Dual UT channel kit above plus
• A-Scan Recording 16:16, manual PA
• 2 Axis Encoding
• Interface Triggering (IFT) Options

A,B and C Scan Displays UT option

USB Stick (8GB) TOFD
Couplant *encoding for UT is standard
User Manual/ Quick User Guide *IFT for UT is standard
2 Point Neck Harness
Lithium-Ion Battery Packs (x2) PA option
External battery charger 16:64
Power Cord & Power Supply adaptor 2 axis encoding & recording for PA
Screen Protector (Anti-Glare) IFT for PA
Transport Case (Airplane Carry on Size ) Encoder Y-Splitter

Software Options
CSV Export Software function to export
view data into a CSV format.

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