PHASED ARRAY PROBES

AWS and DGS Probe Update

DGS PROBE FEATURES

■■ Perform DGS inspections using phased

array technology

■■ Steering angle range of 45° to 70° with

a single probe

■■ Integrated wedge design optimized for

low noise performance for refracted
shear inspection in metals

■■ Allows generation of proper refracted

angle over a range of metal velocities

AWS PROBE FEATURES

■■ Meets AWS code requirements

■■ Covers all 3 AWS required angles (45°,

60°, and 70°) with a single probe

■■ Internal crosslinked polystyrene with

markings for beam index point

DGS and AWS Phased Array Probes

Olympus NDT has released a new series of phased array probes for DGS and AWS code-
compliant inspections. These probes allow code inspections to be performed at multiple
angles using one probe. Finite angles can be calibrated and displayed, allowing the genera-
tion of proper refracted angles over a range of metal velocities.
The phased array DGS probe performs an inspection sweep from 45° to 70° using a single
probe with an integrated wedge design. The probe fully meets the DGS requirements and
can be used with the standard DGS sizing charts. The DGS probe series is available both in
a 2 MHz, 8 element configuration and in a 4 MHz, 16 element linear configuration.
The AWS Phased Array Probe, when mounted to the external wedge, covers the inspection
angles required for compliance with the AWS code (45°, 60°, and 70°). The phased array
AWS probe is available in a 2.25 MHz, 16 element linear configuration.
2.25L16-AWS1 probe shown

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DGS PROBES
Number of Pitch Active aperture Dimensions in mm (in.)
Part number Frequency
elements (mm) (mm) L W H
2L8-DGS1 2.0 8 1.0 8×9 27.3 (1.07) 16.8 (0.66) 22.3 (0.88)
4L16-DGS1 4.0 16 0.5 8×9 27.3 (1.07) 16.8 (0.66) 22.3 (0.88)

AWS PROBES
Number of Pitch Active aperture Dimensions in mm (in.)
Part number Frequency
elements (mm) (mm) L W H
2.25L16-AWS1 2.25 16 1.0 16 × 16 37.6 (1.48) 25.4 (1.0) 17.8 (0.70)

AWS WEDGES
Nominal refracted Dimensions in mm (in.)
Part number Probe type Steering angle (°)
beam angle (in steel) L W H
SAWS1-N60S AWS1 60° SW 45 to 70 45.3 (1.78) 38.0 (1.49) 30.3 (1.19)

DGS INSPECTIONS AWS INSPECTIONS

A DGS inspection with a phased array probe not only allows real- An AWS inspection using a phased array probe allows visualization
time visualization of defects through a sectorial scan but also incor- of defects through a sectorial scan to improve detection. Simulta-
porates the DGS sizing curves for 45°, 60°, and 70°. When defects neous A-scan monitoring for 45°, 60°, and/or 70° can be accom-
are found and maximized at these angles, the defect size can be plished with a single probe. D-rating evaluation can be performed.
calculated by the instrument.

Typical display for DGS inspection Typical display for AWS inspection

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