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USM Go Ultrasonic Flaw Detector

USM Go Portable Ultrasonic Flaw Detector

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The USM Go is the lightest and most portable ultrasonic flaw detector available from GE. The USM Go is designed for ease of prolonged operation in the harshest inspection environments in the oil and gas, aerospace, power generation and automotive industries.

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Features

  • new A-scan freeze mode function (for gate A and B) facilitates working in difficult ergonomic conditions.
  • new Printable summary list of all parameters.
  • new Easy directory management on SD cards.
  • new Built-in menu customization tool allows to adapt the menu structure to two levels of users.
  • new Yearly calibration reminder for efficient quality management.
  • new Smart notes function increases reporting efficiency.
  • new Optional Backwall Echo Attenuator (BEA) helps to find very small defects improving detectability.
  • new Automatic Gate Threshold for the 2 gates ensuring accurate measurements made under the same conditions.
  • new Video recording up to 8 minutes allows live reporting.
  • new Display measurement indicators show both amplitude and distance to reduce risk of error.
  • new Precise Time of Flight indication in µs.
  • new trueDGS compatible.

USM Go Series/Upgradeability

All the NEW features of the USM Go are accessible to existing USM Go customers

The USM Go can be upgraded to include numerous features/functions. Features/functions can also be added at a later time. See USM Go Series chart below.

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Productivity

The USM Go features intuitive operation so there is virtually no time-consuming, learning curve. You are productive from the moment you pick it up! Navigation is simplified using the proven graphical user interface (GUI) and the innovative joystick, allowing one-handed operation and fast and accurate adjustment. Other productivity features includes:

  • AutoCal
  • Auto 80
  • Gate synchronizations
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Robust Construction

  • A robust moulded rubber casing to withstand the harshest environments and significantly reduce downtime.
  • IP 67 immersion test (P67 / IEC529 - dust proof / dripping water proof as per IEC 529 specification for IP67 classification)
  • Drop test (514.5 Procedure II; 516.5 Procedure IV)
  • Vibration test (Mil-Std-810F; 514.5-5 Procedure I, Annex C)

USM Go Performance Test Videos

Ergonomics

The USM Go ultrasonic portable flaw detector has been ergonomically designed to provide an instrument which is light, small and easy to use in the harshest inspection environments.

  • Minimized housing size when used in difficult-to-access areas
  • Optimized display size to improve readability and echo separation
  • One hand operation for security
  • Light weight (850 g/1.87 lb)
  • Integrated stand
  • Can be used with regular camera and industrial tripods
  • Main controls are under the thumb: gain, free defined keys
  • A “Flip” function allows the instrument to be used equally well by left-handed and right-handed people.
  • trueDGS® angle beam transducers and software for significantly improved sizing capabilities to EN 583-2
Ultrasonic Testing Ergonomic

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Connectivity

A standard USB connection to allow data to be downloaded from the flaw detector for further analysis or storage. The instrument is standard delivered with a 2 GB SD memory card (can accomodate up to 16GB card size).

Reports are produced in jpeg or bmp format so there is no need for special reading software.

A simple on-board data logger to collect and save thickness measurements.

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UT Detectability

Unique patented Phantom echo indicator option: wrap around echoes due to low attenuation and PRF will flash on the screen.

Learn more from the application section

Applications

The USM Go has been designed to provide flaw detection capability in inspection situations throughout the industrial and process spectrum, from aerospace to power generation and from the automotive sector to the oil and gas industry.

Weld Inspection

Weld Inspection using Ultrasound

  • Trigonometric projections
    • Calculate surface distance, depth, & soundpath to the reflector
    • Curvature correction (Correct projected position in case of radial scan)
    • Color Leg (Facilitate reflector positioning indicating the different legs with different colored backgrounds
  • AWS
    • Automatic rating according to AWS D1.1 structural welding code
  • DAC
    • Allow sizing according to EN ISO 17640, 11666 and 23279
  • DGS
    • Allow sizing according to EN 1712
  • trueDGS®
    • Significantly improved sizing capabilities to EN 583-2

Forgings

Forging Inspection using Ultrasound

  • Manual PRF adjustment
  • Phantom echo
  • DGS
  • new Backwall Echo Attenuator

Composite Materials

Composite Inspection using Ultrasound

  • RF display
  • 2 gates with B-start triggered with echo in gate A
  • TCG correction with high slope 120 dB/µs for highly attenuative materials

Rail

Rail Inspection using Ultrasound

  • High PRF (up to 2000 Hz)
  • Light weight (850 g/1.87 lb)
  • Small size and ergonomics
  • Accessories (ergomic kit: wrist attachment, belt attachment, and shoulder strap).

Specifications

LCD

Active Area W: 108 mm (4.25”) x H: 64.8 mm (2.55”)
Size 5.0”
Pixel Resolution 800 (W) x 480 (H) dot

Connectors

Probe Connectors Two LEMO-00
UT Output Connector SAP output, Alarm
USB Interface micro USB connector
SD-Card Connector Full size SD card slot to accommodate standard SD cards

Pulser -
All pulser measurements taken according to EN12668 specifications

Pulser Mode Simulated spike standard, Uni-polar adjustable square wave
optional
Pulser Voltage (SQ Mode) 120 V to 300 V with 10 V step in a tolerance of 10%
Pulser Width (SQ Mode) 30 ns to 500 ns with 20 ns step in a tolerance of 10%
Pulser Amplitude (Spike Mode) Low: 120 V, High: 300 V
Damping 50 or 1000 Ohms
PRF Automatically optimized between 15 Hz to 2000 Hz, 3 automatic adjustment modes: AutoLow, Auto Med,
AutoHigh - Optional "phantom echo" manual control of PRF from 15 to 2000 Hz

Receiver

Range 14016 mm at steel longitudinal wave (557”)
Digital Gain Dynamic range of 110 dB, with 0.2 dB step
Analog Bandwidth 0.2 MHz - 20 MHz
Rectifications Broad Band
1-5 MHz
2, 2.5 MHz
4, 5 MHz
10 MHz

Gate

Independent Gates 2 gates (A and B), Gate B supports triggering by gate A
Filters
Positive (POS) Full wave (FW)
Negative (NEG) RF
Measurements
Peak
Flank
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Memory

Capacity Up to 16GB SD card (comes standard with 2GB SD card)
Report JPG or BMP report files. UltraMATE compatible datarecorder files.

Environmental

Battery 5.5 hours
On board charging
Off board charging with optional adaptor
Proportional battery gauge indicating remaining operation time
Charger “Universal” AC (100-240 V, 50-60 Hz)
Meets CCC, CE, UL, CSA and PSE requirements
Size 175 mm x 111 mm x 50 mm
Weight 845 g (1.87 lb) with the battery

Protection as per MIL-STD-810F

Damp Heat & Humidity (Storage) 10 Cycles: 10 hrs at 60°C (140°F) down to 30°C (86°F),
10 hrs at 30°C (86°F) up to 60°C (140°F), transition
within 2 hrs, 507.4
Temperature Shock (Storage) 3 Cycles: 4 hrs at –20°C (-4°F) up to 60°C (140°F),
4 hrs at 60°C (140°F), transitions within 5 minutes,
503.4 Procedure II
Vibration 514.5-5 Procedure I, Annex C, Figure 6,
General exposure: 1 hr each axis
Shock 6 cycles each axis, 15 g, 11 ms half sine,
516.5 Procedure I
Loose Cargo (In Shipping Container) 514.5 Procedure II
Transit Drop (Packaged for Shipment) 516.5 Procedure IV, 26 drops
Operating Temperature Range 0°C to 55°C (32 to 131°F)
Storage Temperature Range -20°C to 60°C (-4 to 140 °F) with battery, 24 hrs
Dust Proof/Dripping
Water Proof
As per IEC 529 specification for IP67 classification
Compliance
EMC/EMI EN 55011
EN61000-6-2:2001
Ultrasound EN 12668
ASTM E1324
E317
ANSI/NCSL Z 540-1-1994
MIl STD 45662A
MIL STD 2154

Receiver

USM Go AWS Option AWS sizing tool according to AWS D1.1 Structural welding code
USM Go Dac Option
Dac sizing tool
16 points
Compliant with
EN 1712- EN 1713 – EN 1714
ASME & ASME III
JIS Z3060 compliant
TCG: 120 dB dynamic
TCG: 110 dB/μs slope
USM Go DGS Option

DGS sizing tool compliant with EN 1712

Including new trueDGS technology
USM Go Embedded Datalogger Option Custom linear and grid file creation
USM Go Squarewave Pulser Option Allows pulser parameters fine tuning
Voltage adjustment from 120 V to 300V per 10 V steps
Pulse width adjustment from 30 ns to 500 ns per 10ns steps
USM Go Manual PRF and Phantom Option Allows Manual PRF optimization between 15 Hz and
2000 Hz per step of 5 Hz. Phantom PRF will help to identify ghost echo due to multiple reflections in low materials

Languages

Russian, Portuguese, Italian, Polish, Czech, English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese

Specifications subject to change without notice

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