QuickScan iX ECA

The QuickScan iX ECA unit is designed to inspect ferrous and nonferrous materials using multicoil ECA probes. The capabilities and flexibility of this system make it suitable for many applications, such as surface inspections or measurement of material properties.

Powerful Eddy Current Array Solution for In-Process Surface Inspection

The QuickScan iX ECA acquisition instrument is specifically designed for surface inspections in a material production environment. Its design meets the same reliable 24 V I/O industrial standards as the field proven QuickScan iX PA instrument. Up to eight probes can be connected per unit. Several acquisition units can be combined for more demanding configurations in terms of probes or speed.

QuickScan iX ECA Instrument

Build to Withstand Industrial Demands

The QuickScan iX ECA instrument is our latest generation of eddy current acquisition units for industrial inspection systems. The acquisition unit meets IP55 standards and easily integrates into industrial environments.

Automatic liftoff

compensation

Up to

8

inputs per instrument

Expandable for High-Speed Inspection Needs

Up to eight probes can be connected per unit. Several acquisition units can be combined for more demanding configurations involving more probes or higher speed requirements.

Up to

40 kHZ

acquisition rate

From

50kHz to 2MHz

frequency range

Specifications

Coil Drive Signals
Excitation Modes
Single or multifrequency mode.
Multiplexed mode allowing time multiplexing of up to two simultaneous frequencies.
Number of Coil Drivers
2 independent generator outputs
Number of Input/Time Slots
Max 2 inputs per smart probe connector
Max 8 inputs for legacy connector
8 inputs total for the instrument, 32 time slots each for a total of 256 time slots
Frequency Range
50 kHz to 2 MHz
Output Impedance, per ISO 15548-1 Section 6.2.3
< 1.5 Ω typical at 480 kHz, current limited
Maximum Output Load, per ISO 15548-1 Section 6.2.5
Up to 9W typical at 480 kHz
Probe inputs
Input Impedance, 16-pin Connector, per ISO 15548-1 Section 6.3.2
850 kΩ typical
Input Capacitance, 16-pin Connector
250 pF typical
Input Impedance, 41-pin Connector
1 MΩ typical
Input Capacitance, 41-pin Connector
220 pF typical
Absolute Maximum Allowable Input Voltage, per ISO 15548-1 Section 6.3.1
±10 V (20 V p-p)
Acquisition Inputs
Gain
Adjustment range: −26 dB to 76 dB
A/D Converter
24-bit resolution
Digital Filters
Programmable digital low-pass and high-pass filters
Maximum Acquisition Rate
40 kHz
Standard
Standard
DIN EN ISO 15548
Network Interface
1000BASE-T x-coded 1 Gb
Size (W × H × D)
295 mm x 133 mm x 473 mm
Weight
8.7 kg (19.5 lb)
IP Rating
IP55
Total Peak Power Consumption
85 W
DC Input
24 VDC
Temperature Range
Operating 0 °C–45 °C (32 °F–113 °F),
Storage −20 °C–70 °C (−4 °F–158 °F)
Digital I/O & Encoders
8 digital inputs (programmable)
8 digital outputs (programmable) 2 encoder inputs (incremental, A & B phase)

Applications

Tube Inspection Systems

Tube Inspection Systems

Seamless and welded tube inspection systems use ultrasonic phased array and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy technologies for comprehensive inspection.

Bar Inspection Systems

Bar Inspection Systems

Bar inspection systems use advanced technologies, such as ultrasonic phased array, eddy current array, and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy, to inspect the full volume and surface of round or square bars and pipes.