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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
Legacy Probes
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
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
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
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
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
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
Stabilization Tips
Refurbishment Kit
1 set Active Tips
with O-rings;
1 set of Stabilization Tips
BondMaster Probe Accessories
3303965 (U8901365) Teflon Tape 1/4 inch.
3304920 (U8901366) Teflon Tape 1 inch.