The general purporse phased array cha-

racterization block has been especially

designed to suit the needs of phased
Characterization block
array ultrasonists. Facing the lack of ap- general purpose phased array characterization block
propriate tools on the market, HARFANG
Microtechniques Inc. decided to launch a
characterization block allowing the eva-
luation of performances characteristics of
phased array ultrasonic examination.

Advantages of the Characterization block

Many standard reference blocks can do the job, but rare are those really made
for phased array. Why be embarassed with up to five blocks when you can
replace all them by one?

• Good to practice and understand phased array features

• Build DAC curves
• Reference to detect long-term changes in the characteristics of an instru-
ment
• Determination of beam profile
• Evaluation of beam steering capability
• Evaluation of linear and angular resolution
• Evaluation of focusing ability

Main Features:
• Designed for phased array
• Four series of side drilled holes
• Four additional angled holes
• Polished with HARFANG and serial
number written on it
• Small size and low weight
• Available in carbon steel, stain-
less and aluminium

Applications:
• Instrument performances evalua-
tion
• Customers demonstration
• Focusing calibration
• Quality of signal verification
• Build DAC curves

September 2006
 The X-32 is a multi-channel, high-per-
CHARACTERIZATION BLOCK PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS formance, portable NDT flaw detector
FOUR SERIES OF SIDE DRILLED HOLES using phased array imaging. It’s the
result of the latest available technology
Curved series 25 mm from fixed point, 18 holes of 1 mm diameter and of the creativity and innovation of
50 mm from fixed point, 18 holes of 2 mm diameter HARFANG Microtechniques Inc. The
X-32 offers very high resolution and
Parallel series 10 mm from side/bottom, 16 holes of 1mm diameter powerful software features to efficiently
perform manual and encoded UT ins-
Angled at either 30° or 60° from surfaces, 12 holes of 1.5
Angled series pections, which is designed to meet
mm diameter
the most demanding requirements of
FOUR ADDITIONAL ANGLED HOLES NDT.

Angles 4 holes of 2 mm diameter at 15°, 30°, 45° and 60°

Main Features:
GENERAL • 32 active channels for transmission
and reception
Weight 3 kg
• Up to 128 channels in total with M-
Dimensions (W x H x D) 150 mm x 100 mm x 25 mm box option
• Integrated with 4 independent
scans being displayed simulta-
X-32 Imaging
neously
Using the X-32 you can use the charac-
• 50 to 200V square pulsing
terization bloc to build DAC curves, test • Up to 2000 focal laws (beams)
different types of focusing or the quality • With 40 GB internal storage hard-
of the signals depending on the settings. disk, it can make a real-time conti-
It is the perfect demonstration block, not nuous recording of the inspection
too big, multi-functional, really made for • A/B/D/S (sectorial), L (linear) and
phased array. Top real-time and analysis views
• Reporting and analysis capabilities
• Multi-language display

Other Applications:
• Nuclear power generation
• Windmill
• Welding
• Heavy industry
• Aerospace industry
• Petrochemical industry
• Automotive components

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HARFANG Microtechniques Inc.
4975, rue Rideau (Suite 140) - Québec, Qué. - Canada G2E 5H5
Tél: +1 (418) 683-6222 Fax: +1 (418) 683-7032 www.harfangmicro.com

CHARACTERIZATION BLOCK PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ● SEPTEMBER 2006