WELD INSPECTION EDDY CURRENT FLAW DETECTOR

WeldCheck2 Single Channel

WeldCheck+ Dual Channel

WeldCheck2 - Single Channel

WeldCheck+ - Dual channel

• Designed to meet & exceed the requirements of EN 1711 & ISO 17643 “Eddy Current
Examination of Welds by Complex Phase Analysis”
• Advanced features including Loop, Guides & Automatic Lift-Off Gain Correction
• Large, crisp, daylight readable display
• User-friendly interface and ergonomic lightweight design
• Over 7 hours battery life
• Rapid 2.5 Hour charging time
• Three year warranty ET��� NDE
“ Both the WeldCheck+ and WeldCheck2 can perform a great many eddy current inspection
tasks due to their superior performance including weld inspection, surface defect detection
and low frequency inspection of non-ferrous material.
The WeldCheck2 is a single channel instrument that offers a simplified specification but
none the less boasts a 10Hz-20MHz frequency range. “
The WeldCheck+ instrument is a dual-frequency eddy current inspection instrument with
conductivity. The dual channel/frequency capability means that the instrument can
perform, in addition to single frequency, applications that require dual frequency.

INDUSTRY STANDARD PROBE CONNECTORS

The WeldCheck series 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 single frequency WeldCheck2 has a frequency range of 10Hz to 20MHz, whereas the dual channel WeldCheck+
offers 10Hz -12.8MHz, ensuring a diverse range of real world applications can be met.

WORKS THE WAY YOU DO!

The WeldCheck series has been created with user convenience
and efficiency in mind at all stages of the design and manufacturing
process. One Key Benefit of the WeldCheck series is the “flip”
function providing the ability to work identically in left-handed and
right-handed mode.

LIGHTWEIGHT, COMPACT & RUGGED

The WeldCheck series weighs just 1.2kg (2.7lbs) and has a robust tough aluminium alloy Mg Si 0.5 powder-coated
outer case and fitted with rubber feet to aid grip, with the internal design optimised to resist moist, tropical or salt-
laden atmospheres.
Both instruments have two integrated moulded “Sure Grip” handles on the rear of the case making it equally at home
whether on the workshop bench or in the field with an integral hand-strap for even greater ruggedness and easier grip
in use.
The WeldCheck series also has enhanced durability through a fully-fitted, custom-designed outer “protective boot”.

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 DAYLIGHT VISIBLE LARGE COLOUR SCREEN
We understand that the operator will use the
WeldCheck in all types of weather and light conditions
and being able to see the screen clearly is a top priority.
The WeldCheck has a fully daylight readable 14.5cm LCD
Colour Screen of 640 x 480 pixels ensuring the Operator
has excellent signal resolution and presentation no
matter what the working conditions are.
The operator has the choice of configuring their own
colour schemes and display types. This will optimise
their viewing ability of the screen in any light conditions.
It is possible to view the readings in a choice of spot,
time-base, waterfall or meter display types.

EXTRAORDINARY BATTERY LIFE EQUIPPED FOR ALL ENVIRONMENTS

With more than 8.5 hours battery life with a 100kHz We know that in an oilfield environment the
Weld Probe and maximum backlighting, the WeldCheck WeldCheck is going to come up against some of the
is an obvious choice when faced with a long day of Eddy harshest working conditions in the NDT industry, not
Current NDT. With the internal memory able to store to mention being lifted and lowered on ropes, dropped
over 500 saved readings, the WeldCheck can easily be and bumped.
in the field for an entire shift without needing to be
With a rear foot stand and four harness attachment
returned to base for charging.
points, the WeldCheck is designed to be used in all
In addition, an external AA battery power pack can environments from the desktop in the office to the
extend the battery running time for a further 4 hours. rigours of the job site.

EASY TO USE MENUS & ICON SYSTEM

The WeldCheck series menu system is simple and fast to navigate with the ability to add individually
selectable soft key menu items to the sidebar as recognisable icons for rapid function access and a quick
setting menu for easy set-up, review and adjustment.
With four operator-selectable soft keys and a fifth slot for the last menu function used, Technicians can
quickly customise the system with their preferences. Each saved instrument setting can be associated with a
unique, single press set of quick access soft keys. There are also two front panel hard keys that can be readily
programmed for rapid single press access to frequently used functions.

RECORD AND REPLAY

Up to 164 seconds of live data may be recorded in real-time and then played back
either on the instrument or on a PC, using the desktop application ETherAnalyser for
subsequent analysis and review. The recorded data may be further optimised by
adjusting many settings including Phase, Gain, Filters, Display and Spot Position.

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 All Possible Applications Covered!
The WeldCheck2 and WeldCheck+ offer maximum flexibility when deciding which features are needed for your
application. As well as the hand-held WeldCheck, AeroCheck2 and AeroCheck+ instruments, the range also
includes the Victor 2.2D for inline component testing solutions.

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Exceptional Screen Clarity For Any Application

50/50 XY & Timebase XY with Small Meter XY with small timebase and
Quick Menu

Meter Full Screen Dark background polar graticule XY and Meter 50/50
and soft-keys

XY Full screen with Box Alarm Simple single screen menu showing Timebase Full Sceen with
four user assignable soft keys and level arm
one “last item used” soft key

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 Features Available On The WeldCheck2 & WeldCheck+
Guides Feature: Trace Feature:
“Guides” allows the The trace function
user to display a allows a reference
slide show that can trace to be stored on
be created easily the screen and appears
with commonly used along with the graticule
desktop software. behind the live spot,
The benefit of this allowing the operator
feature is that instructions, tutorials and procedures to readily compare the live data with the reference
for an inspection can be added to the WeldCheck+ calibration.
very quickly and the NDT inspector can easily switch
between the inspection itself and the “Guides” while
performing a live test.

“Loop” Feature: Loop is a convenient way of capturing a short live repetitive signal and then optimizing 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 a Dual Frequency mix.

Exclusive Features Only Available On The WeldCheck+

Dual Frequency / Channel Feature: At different frequencies, different signal
indications (e.g. lift off and defect) have a different relative phase and amplitude
response. By means of Phase rotation and Gain change of the X Y signal
components one of these indications can be manipulated to be almost identical
in phase and amplitude as the other and then by subtraction (mixing), the
unwanted component is minimised, giving an improved detection of the required
signal.

Auto-Mix Feature: A dual frequency mix exploits the phase and sensitivity change between two different types
of indication to suppress one and enhance the other.
Auto-mix simplifies the sometimes complex procedure of mixing two different frequency signals and can be
achieved on the WeldCheck+ through a series of easy steps. Once set up, the Auto-mix itself is as simple as
pressing one key.

Conductivity Measurement: When connecting the Conductivity Probe, the

WeldCheck+ auto-detects the probe and seamlessly switches into conductivity
mode. Removal of the probe switches the instrument back to flaw detection
mode.
NB: The Conductivity Measurement Option is available through the purchase of the KACON001 KIT.

Automatic Lift Off Gain Compensation: The Lift Off Gain (LOGC) is a feature
that automatically compensates the gain of the defect channel according to the
paint thickness thus ensuring that a defect signal will appear the same height
irrespective of the paint thickness.

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 Both the WeldCheck2 and WeldCheck+ are supplied with a standard “Three Year Manufacturer Warranty”.
This covers all components of the Instruments and only excludes customer damage or misuse.
The “Three Year Warranty” can be extended to “Six Years” through purchase of “ETherCover” Extended Warranty Protection.

Specifications WeldCheck2 WeldCheck+

Advanced Features
Probe Connectors 12 Way Lemo 2b (Absolute, Bridge Simultaneous probe operation Guides Create and display a slide show containing instructions,
and Reflection) and Connection possible using Lemo 12 way and tutorials and procedures using Microsoft PowerPoint.
Lemo 00 (for single element Lemo 00 Attachments Screenshots and Data Recordings are saved in a folder
absolute probes) with the name of the Settings.
Frequency Single Freq. = 10Hz – 20MHz Dual Freq. = 10Hz - 12.8MHz Loop Capture a live repetitive signal and then optimise the
with range variable resolution. instrument settings (Phase, Gain, Filters) to simplify
optimising the parameters
Gain Overall -18 to + 104 dB, 0.1, 1 and 6dB steps (104dB maximum) + Mix Gain (-18
Trace Allows a calibration reference signal to be stored on
to +18dB on Output)
the screen and then compared with the live signal
Input 0dB or 12dB
Data Output Real-time post processed over USB at 8kHz overall for
Drive 0dB, 6dB and 10dB (0dB reference 1mW into 50 ohm)
all 3 data pairs (X, Y and Mix) with DLL for embedding
Max X/Y Ratio +/-100.0 dB
functionality into software.
Phase Range 0.0-359.9°, 0.1° steps
Auto Phase Allows phase angle to be automatically set to a pre set angle WeldCheck+ Only Advanced Features
Filters Normal High Pass DC to 2kHz or Low Pass Filter, which ever is the lower in 1 Hz steps. Plus Lift Off Gain Automatically compensates the gain of the defect
variable adaptive balance drift compensation 0.01 - 0.5 Hz (6 steps) channel according to the paint thickness
Normal Low Pass 1Hz to 2kHz or a quarter of the lowest test frequency, which ever is lower
in 1 Hz steps Conductivity Specification (WeldCheck+ Only)
Balance Manual 14 internal balance loads; 2.2µH, 5.0µH, 6.0µH, 6.5µH, 7.0µH, 7.5µH, Frequency One frequency only 60kHz standard (choice of 120,
8.2µH, 12µH, 15µH, 18µH, 22µH, 30µH, 47µH, 82µH 240 and 480kHz)
Automatic Optimised balance load selection Acccuracy 0.5%-10% IACS better than +/-0.05% IACS
Alarms Box Fully configurable, Freeze, Tone or Visual 10%-25% IACS better than +/-0.25% IACS
Sector Fully configurable, Freeze, Tone or Visual 25%-60% IACS better than +/-0.5% IACS
Output Open collector transistor (50v dc at 10mA max) available on 12 way Lemo 60%-110% IACS better than +/-1% IACS
Display Type 5.7” (145mm), 18 bit Colour, daylight readable Lift Off corrected to 1.0mm
Viewable Area 115.2mm (Horizontal) x 86.4mm (Vertical) No temperature compensation
Resolutiion 640 x 480 pixels All Errors at 90% Confidence Level
Flip Manual or automatic screen orientation change to enable left or right Resolution 3 decimal points max
handed use Auto Resolution Mode AutoS = Legacy Instrument,
Colour Schemes User configurable Dark, Bright and Black & White Auto = SigmaCheck
Configurable Full Screen, Single, Dual Spot or Dual Pane with variable size and location
Screen and function e.g. XY, Timebase, Waterfall and Meter. Equipment Kits
Display Modes Spot, Time base (0.1-20 seconds x 1-200 sweeps and up to 55 seconds), STANDARD WeldCheck Series Kits
Waterfall and Meter with peak hold and % readout KIWEL003 Kit, WeldCheck2, Eddy Current Portable Flaw Detector,
Graticules None, Grid (4 sizes 5, 10, 15 and 20% FSH), Polar (4 sizes 5, 10, 15 and Including:
20% FSH) IWEL003 Instrument, WeldCheck2, Single Frequency, (10Hz-12.8MHz)
Offset Spot Position: Y =-50 to +50, X =-65 to +65% Hand Held, Portable Flaw Detector. Software + Manual on USB Stick
Digital Spot Display in X,Y or R,θ AWEL002 AeroCheck, Power Adapter + Input Plugs (UK, EU, US &
Position Readout Display of all settings in Legacy Format Australia)
Summary AWEL003 Adjustable Shoulder Strap, Padded with Quick-Release
Removable Setup Storage micro SD up to 32GB, holding over 10,000 settings AC006 Instrument Soft Carry Case
Data Storage Stored Screen micro SD up to 32GB, holding over 10,000 screen shots A090 USB Cable, A to MIN B
Shots Comprehensive Record Replay and Storage 40463 Quick Reference Card
Record Replay Real-time recording of trace data and Replay on instruments and desktop
KIWEL002 Kit, WeldCheck+, Eddy Current Portable Flaw Detector,
PC up to 164 seconds
Including:
Outputs PC Connectivity USB (Full PC remote control plus Real Time data) IWEL002 Instrument, WeldCheck+, Dual Frequency, (10Hz-12.8MHz)
Digital Volt Free On Lemo 12 way Open collector transistor (36v dc at 10mA max) Hand Held, Portable Flaw Detector. Software + Manual on USB Stick
Alarm AWEL002 AeroCheck, Power Adapter + Input Plugs (UK, EU, US &
VGA Full 15 way VGA output Australia)
Languages English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, AWEL003 Adjustable Shoulder Strap, Padded with Quick-Release
Turkish, Czech, Norwegian AC006 Instrument Soft Carry Case
Verification The system includes on delivery a 2 year validity Verification Level 2 A090 USB Cable, A to MIN B
Level detailed functional check and calibration as per ISO 15548-1:2013 40463 Quick Reference Card
Power On Self The system performs a self test on start up of external ram, ALLCX-M02-015A Lead, Lemo 00 to Microdot, 1.5m (Absolute)
Test sd ram, accelerometer, Micro SD card, LCD screen buffer ALL12-L04-015B Lead, Lemo 12-Way - Lemo 4-Way (Bridge)
Power External 100-240 v 50-60Hz 30 Watts OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Battery Internal 7.2V nominal @ 3100mAh = 22.32 watt.hr AWER002 Hard Transit Case
Running Time Over 7 hours with a Weld Probe at 100kHz and 50% backlight AAER004 Protective Splash Proof Cover (WeldCheck2, WeldCheck+,
Charging Time 2.5 hrs. charge time, Simultaneous charge and operation AeroCheck2, AeroCheck+)
Physical Weight 1.2 kg, 2.7 lbs AWEL006 External, 8 x AA Battery Holder with On/Off Switch
Size (w x h x d) 237.5mm x 144mm x 52mm / 9.4” x 5.7” x 2.1” AWEL008 In car Power Adapter
Material Aluminium alloy Mg Si 0.5 powder-coated ALL12-L04-015R Lead, Lemo 12-Way - Lemo 4-Way, 1.5m (Reflection)
Operating Temp -20 to +60 °C ALL12-L04-015B Lead, Lemo 12-Way - Lemo 4-Way, 1.5m (Bridge)
Storage Temp Storage for up to 12 months -20 to +35 °C Nominal +20 °C ALLCX-M02-015A Lead, Lemo 00 to Microdot, 1.5m (Absolute)
IP Rating 54 ALLCX-B02-015A Lead. Lemo 00 to BNC, 1.5m (Absolute)

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