Pitch-Catch Probes

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Overview

Features

  • Ideal for honeycomb composite skin-to-core disbonds.
  • High sensitivity and crisp signal and response.
  • Detects near side and far side defects in most applications.
  • Compatible with pitch-catch RF, IMPULSE or SWEPT methods.
  • Ergonomic design and easy configurations.
  • No couplant required.

Pitch-Catch Probe Applications

S-PC-P14

Order number: 9323945 (U8800601)

Specifications

Operation mode: Pitch-Catch
Frequency: Broadband
Tips: Spacing 14 mm (0.55 in.)
Ergonomic design

General-purpose, broadband pitch-catch probe with ergonomic design featuring 4 feet and probe tips at the edge of the probe. Allows easy scanning of any flat or large radius curved surface. The tips placed at the probe's edge allow for stable edge testing of parts. This is the preferred probe model used on most composite honeycomb inspections.

S-PC-P16

Order number: 9323952 (U8010062)

Specifications

Operation mode: Pitch-Catch
Frequency: Broadband
Tips: Spacing 14 mm (0.55 in.)

Broadband pitch-catch probe with ergonomic design feature probes inside the 4 feet for easy inspection over tighter part radii such as wing leading edges. Although intended for tighter radii, this probe will perform well on flatter composite homecomb structures.

SPO-5629-PHV

Order number: 9322184 (U8010039)

Specifications

Operation mode: Pitch-catch
Frequency: Broadband, high voltage
Tips: Spacing 12.7 mm (0.5 in.), spring-loaded tips

Broadband pitch-catch probe with smaller footprint and elongated body, meant to be used in tighter access areas. This probe generally shows slighty more sensitivity to smaller defects than the S-PC-P14 or S-PC-P16 models, due to its closer tips. Although not as stable as the S-PC-P14 or S-PC-P16 on flat surfaces, the use of the SPO-5629-PHV in the friction holder SPO-5629-H-R1 can simplify the inspection of honeycomb composites.

SPO-5629-H-R1

Order number: SPO-5629-H-R1 (U8780312)

Designed for use with SPO-5629PHV probe. Enhances stability while keeping the probe perpendicular to the inspection surface, and adding the ability to have stand-off from the surface of the test part to alter the tension of the active tips to the test surface.

Probes

Pitch-Catch Probes

Bondmaster Probes
U8 Number
Mode
Frequency
Tip Spacing/Element Diameter
S-PC-P14
U8800601
Pitch-Catch
Broadband
14 mm
S-PC-P16
U8010062
Pitch-Catch
Broadband
14 mm
SPO-5629-PHV
U8010039
Pitch-Catch
Broadband, High Voltage
12.7 mm
SPO-5629-H-R1
U8780312
Pitch-Catch
N/A
N/A
S-PC-P1
U8770418
Pitch-Catch
Low
17 mm
S-PC-P2
U8880419
Pitch-Catch
Low
19 mm
S-PC-P11
U8010012
Pitch-Catch
Broadband
17 mm
S-PC-P12
U8770334
Pitch-Catch
Broadband
17 mm
S-PC-P13
U8770336
Pitch-Catch
Broadband, High Drive
17 mm
SPO-5629-P
U8770421
Pitch-Catch
Broadband
12.7 mm
S-PC-DHV
U8010054
Pitch-Catch
5.1 kHz to 12 kHz
Multiple (4x)

Legacy Probes

S-PC-P1

S-PC-P1

Order number: 9317812 (U8770418)

Specifications
Operation mode: Pitch-catch
Frequency: Low
Tips: Fixed tips, 17 mm (0.67 in.) spacing.
Detection capability: Typically 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) or larger

S-PC-P2

S-PC-P2

Order number: 9317854 (U8770419)

Specifications
Operation mode: Pitch-catch
Frequency: Low
Tips: Spring-loaded tips, 19 mm (0.75 in.) spacing.
Detection capability: Typically 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) or larger

S-PC-P11

Order number: 9317797 (U8010012)

Specifications
Operation Mode: Pitch-catch
Frequency: Broadband
Tips: Spring-loaded tips, 17mm (0.67 in.) spacing
Detection Capability: Typically 12.7 mm (05 in.) or larger

S-PC-P12

S-PC-P12

Order number: 9322074 (U8770336)

Specifications
Operation mode: Pitch-catch
Frequency: Broadband
Tips: Fixed tips, 17 mm (0.67 in.) spacing
Detection capability: Typically 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) or larger

S-PC-P13

S-PC-P13

Order number: 9322076 (U8770336)

Specifications
Operation mode: Pitch-catch
Frequency: Broadband, high-drive
Tips: Spring-loaded tips, 17 mm (0.67 in.) spacing
Detection capability: Typically 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) or larger

SPO-5629-P

Order number: 9318169 (8770421)

Specifications
Operation mode: Pitch-catch
Frequency: Broadband
Tips: Spring-loaded tips, 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) spacing
Detection capability: Typically 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) or larger

S-PC-DHV

S-PC-DHV

Order number: 9323942 (U8800672)

Specifications
Operation mode: Pitch-catch
Frequency: 5.1 kHz for structures thicker than 25.4 mm; 6 kHz to 12 kHz for structures thinner than 25.4 mm
Pulse: Between 1 and 3
Tips: Four tips
Detection capability: Successful with a wide variety of materials, including plastics and wood laminates.

*DHV Cable: Requires SBM-CPM-DHV: 9122330 (U8800672) note: DHV cable will work all Pitch-Catch probes.

Cables

Legacy Cable

Part Number
U8 Number
Description
SBM-CPM-P11
U8800058
BondMaster Cable - SBM-CPM-P11 11 Pin to 11 Pin cable used on Pitch Catch and MIA probes. 11 foot (3.3 meters) length.

Probe Tip Replacement Procedures

Procedures for Replacing Probe Tips

Probe configurations include two fixed or spring-loaded active-probe tips, and three white-plastic stabilization tips. Frequent or inappropriate use will lead to deterioration of the tips. You can easily and quickly replace the tips with new ones by following the steps below.

1. Turn the probe and identify the tips that need to be replaced.

To replace the active probe tips.

1. With a pair of pliers or with your fingers, lightly grip the tips and pull them out of the probe.

2. Insert new active tips. You can use alcohol on the tips to make it easier to insert them into the probe.

To replace the problem stablization tips

1. It is important to replace the stability tips one by one. After unscrewing each tip (with pliers or with your hands), make sure that you replace the tip before removing the next one.

Replacement Tips

Pitch-Catch Stabilization and Active Replacement Probe Tips

Active Tips

Order Number
2319970
2319988
2320036
1817235
U8 Number
U8770316
U8770318
U8779378
U8770425
Description
Active Tips, Set of 2 tips, with O-rings
Mushroom shaped active tips, Set of 2 with O-rings
Teflon Mushroom shaped active tips, Set of 2 of O-rings
Active Tips
Fits S-PC-P2
X
Kit S-PC-P11
X
X
X
Fits S-PC-P13
X
X
X
Fits S-PC-P14
X
X
X
Fits S-PC-P16
X
X
X
Fits SPO-5629-PHV
X
X
X
Fits S-PC-DHV
X
X
X

Stabilization Tips

Order Number
2316836
2317768
2320030
2320000
2320037
U8 Number
U8906277
U8770312
U8010056
U8770320
U8779513
Description
Stabilization tips
Probe Tips, Chisel
Stabilization tips, set of 3
Stabilization tips, set of 3
Replacment stabilization tips for S-PC-P16
Fits S-PC-P1
requires 3
Kits S-PC-P11
requires 3
X
Fits S-PC-P12
X
Fits S-PC-P13
requires 3
X
Fits S-PC-P14
requires 4
Fits S-PC-P16
requires 4
Fits S-PC-DHV
requires 4

Refurbishment Kit

Order Number
B1000-PK-02
U8 Number
U8770424
Description
Kit includes:
1 set Active Tips
with O-rings;
1 set of Stabilization Tips
Kits S-PC-P11
X
Fits S-PC-P13
X

BondMaster Probe Accessories

3303965 (U8901365) Teflon Tape 1/4 inch.

3304920 (U8901366) Teflon Tape 1 inch.