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Cygnus Multiple
Echo Ultrasonic
Thickness
Gauges
for Metal Walls

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Ultrasonic Thickness Gauges can be calibrated for all metal
types. They have stable calibration, linear accuracy, and no zero
adjustment. All probes are protected by a membrane to prevent wear
and damage to the probe face. Single-crystal probes ensure accurate
measurements on curved backwalls. |

Overview |
Cygnus 1 Heavy Duty |
Cygnus 1 Intrinsically Safe |
Cygnus 1 Underwater |
Cygnus 2 Hands Free |
Cygnus 3 Data Logger |
Cygnus 4 General Purpose |
Cygnus Mini ROV |
Cygnus Dedicated ROV
Cygnus Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge
Models:
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Cygnus 1 Heavy Duty Ultrasonic Thickness
Gauge
A
tough, rugged Ultrasonic Thickness gauge using Multiple Echo technology,
designed for use in demanding environments indoors or outdoors. Supplied
ready to use as a complete kit in a protective carrying case.
- Heavy duty sealed unit - highly water /
dirt / dust resistant
- Rugged construction - shock proof
- Stable calibration - linear accuracy -
no zero adjustment
- Self verification of the measurements to
ensure accuracy
- Various probe options
- Displays sound velocity setting
- Echo strength indicator to aid
measurement
- Bright LED display with polarized
filter.
- Probe frequency selectable.
- Low battery warning.
- Metric / Imperial switchable
Typical Applications:
Pipeline inspection, general industry, offshore industry, bridge
inspection. |
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Cygnus 1
/ IS Intrinsically Safe Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge
A
tough, rugged Ultrasonic Thickness gauge using Multiple Echo technology,
designed for safe use in potentially explosive environments. Supplied ready
to use as a complete kit in a protective carrying case with 2 rechargeable
batteries.
- Certified
Intrinsically Safe to Ex II 1 G EEx ia IIC T6
(CSA Class 1 Group A Division 1).
- For use in hazardous areas.
- No plant shut down or hot work permit
necessary.
- Heavy duty sealed unit - highly water /
dirt / dust resistant.
- Rugged construction - shock proof.
- Stable calibration - linear accuracy -
no zero adjustment.
- Self verification of the measurements to
ensure accuracy.
- Various probe options.
- Two rechargeable batteries with charger.
- Displays sound velocity settings.
- Echo strength indicator to aid
measurement.
- Bright LED display with polarized
filter.
- Probe frequency selectable.
- Low battery warning.
- Metric / Imperial switchable
Typical Applications:
Pipeline inspection, petrochemical industry, offshore industry, shipping
industry. |
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Cygnus 1
Underwater Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge
A tough underwater Ultrasonic Thickness gauge
using Multiple Echo technology, designed for use by divers undertaking
subsea surveys. Rated to a depth of 300 m. Supplied ready to use as a
complete kit in a protective carry case with 2 rechargeable batteries.
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Diver-held
underwater thickness gauge.
- Pressure rated to depth of 1,000 ft (300
m).
- Heavy duty seal with double "O" ring
protection.
- Remote probe with 3 ft (0.9 m) lead for
awkward locations.
- Rugged, durable, shock-proof
construction.
- Stable calibration - linear accuracy -
no zero adjustment.
- Various probe options.
- Two rechargeable batteries with charger.
- Large, bright LED display for poor
visibility conditions.
- All probes protected by a membrane to
prevent damage.
- Self-verification of measurements to
ensure accuracy.
- Echo strength indicator to aid
measurement.
- Easy calibration using convenient
buttons - NEW feature
- Deep-Coat mode for coatings up to 20mm
thick - NEW feature
- Auto-Probe Recognition (APR) -
NEW feature
Typical Applications:
Shipping industry, pier & pipeline inspection, underwater pipelines,
offshore industry, bridge inspection. |
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Cygnus 2
Hands Free Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge
The
smallest, lightest and most durable through coating thickness gauge
available. Designed for use in rope-access or belt-mounted applications
where the end-mounted LED display can be easily read when taking
measurements. Supplied ready to use as a complete kit in a protective
carrying case.
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Hands
free operation: belt/harness clip and neck strap included.
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Light, rugged, small, shock-proof within
IP65 sealed aluminum enclosure.
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Simple keypad operation.
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All measurements are error checked using 3
return echoes to give repeatable, reliable results.
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Display brightness automatically adjusts to
suit ambient light conditions.
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Single crystal probe to ensure accurate
measurements on curved and heavily corroded back walls.
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Accepted by all major classification
societies.
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Gauge senses probe type and automatically
adjusts settings for optimum performance.
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Displays sound velocity settings.
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Metric / Imperial switchable.
Typical Applications:
Shipping industry, offshore industry, bridge inspection, tank and
pipeline inspections. |
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Cygnus 3
Datalogging Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge
Allows up to 200,000 measurements to be logged
with easy Windows Explorer style menu operation. Interfaces with a PC using
dedicated Windows® compatible software.Templates provide solutions to
recording various geometries such as tanks, cylinders, pipes and plant.
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Records
and organizes measurements in single, grid and multipoint geometries.
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Backlit graphic LCD display and end-mounted LED display.
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Windows software for easy transfer of data to computer.
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Can be carried on the waist belt for ease of climbing.
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Highly water / dirt / dust resistant.
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Rugged construction - shock proo.
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Stable calibration - linear accuracy - no zero adjustment.
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Self-verification of the measurements to ensure accuracy.
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Echo strength displayed to aid measurement.
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Probe protected by a membrane against wear and tear.
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Metric / Imperial switchable.
Typical Applications:
Tank inspection, vessel & boiler tube inspection, bridge inspection,
lighting column inspection, general industry, pipe inspection, road
tankers. |
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Cygnus 4
General Purpose Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge
Compact, hand-held general-purpose Ultrasonic Thickness gauge for
accurate, error-checked, through-coating measurements using Multiple
Echo technology. Highly versatile and simple to use for use in most industrial or
shipping applications. Menu-driven operation and "Deep-Coat" mode
allow easy thickness gauging through coatings up to 20 mm.
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Light,
rugged, small and shock-proof.
- NEMA-4 (IP65) sealed aluminum
enclosure.
- Gauge senses probe type and
automatically adjusts settings for optimum performance.
- Valid thickness measurements and
minimum thickness function.
- LCD graphic display with white
backlight.
- Cygnus Echo-Strength bars assist
thickness measurements.
- Simple gauge and menu operation
with 3 tactile keys.
- Protective silicone sleeve
offers maximum protection and versatility.
- Secure, twist-to-lock probe
connection (BNC).
- Deep-Coat mode for coatings up
to 20 mm thick.
- Display Freeze function for easy
measurement verification and logging.
Typical Applications:
Shipping industry, tank, vessel & boiler tube inspection, offshore
industry, bridge inspection, lighting column inspection, pipe
inspection, road tankers. |
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Cygnus MINI ROV Underwater
Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge
Designed
to be mounted onto small inspection ROVs with or without a manipulator
facility. Allows the operator to carry out thickness measurements in
areas that have previously been unfeasible using large ROVs or divers,
such as inside pipelines. Dedicated software displays and logs time,
date and thickness measurements on the surface.
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Pressure tested to 500 m (1,640 ft).
- Optional dedicated probe holder to allow
measurements on curved or flat surfaces.
- Small, lightweight and easy to install.
- Single twisted pair to transfer data to
urface.
- Power supply taken locally from ROV.
- Probe does not need to touch surface
under test.
- Measurements can be taken through 5 mm
of water.
- Readings not influenced by the probe
orientation.
- Dedicated software for topside PC
display of measured results, data storage and setting gauge calibration.
Typical Applications:
Shipping industry, deepwater pipeline inspection, offshore industry,
pier & piling inspection. |
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Cygnus ROV Underwater
Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge
The
Cygnus ROV Range comprises of three Multiple Echo ROV Mountable thickness
gauges rated at different depths:
- Cygnus MINI ROV - Rated to a depth of 500 m
- Cygnus ROV 1000 - Rated to a depth of 1000 m
- Cygnus ROV 3000 - Rated to a depth of 3000 m
Each ROV is designed to be mounted onto a Work Class ROV. Thethickness
measurement data is transmitted topside via a single twisted-pair RS422
link. Dedicated Windows software then displays thickness readings, which can
be stored or data-logged as required.
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Pressure
rated to depth of 1000 m or 3000 m.
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15 ft (5 m) of probe cable for routing around
most ROVs.
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Power taken from ROV.
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Only one twisted pair is required to transfer
data to surface.
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Probe does not need to touch surface under test,
measurements can be taken through 5 mm of water.
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Readings not influenced by the probe
orientation.
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Dedicated software for topside PC display of
measured results, data storage and gauge calibration.
Typical Applications:
Shipping industry, deepwater pipeline inspection, offshore industry,
pier & piling inspection. |

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Cygnus
Multiple Echo Technology
With multiple
echo technology, readings are taken by measuring the time
delay between any three consecutive backwall echoes. The
time T1 (for coating thickness) is ignored. The times T2 and
T3 are equal to the time that it takes for sound to travel
through the metal. Only by looking at three echoes can the
measurements be made for the metal thickness, where T2 = T3. |

Common ApplicationsPipe
wall thickness measurements...
- To confirm adequate wall thickness prior to arc welding for
hot taps, fittings, repairs or encirclement wraps
- To confirm adequate wall thickness prior to fusion welding
of test leads or cathodic protection leads or anodes
- To detect internally corroded areas
- To detect laminations
- To monitor effectiveness of inhibitors
- For X-ray for correct exposure time
External measurements to confirm exact locations of
anomalies detected by "smart pigs" prior to expensive...
- Coating removal
- Cutting into line or other repairs
Tank wall thickness measurements...
- To meet the requirements of API Standard 653 for Above
Ground Storage Tanks
- To test for corrosion on other tanks (bullets, spheres,
etc.)
Prove adequate remaining wall thickness after
external damage due to...
- Line hit
- External corrosion
- External wear abrasion
Wall thickness measurement for quality control of
materials on receipt.
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