Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge Cygnus 1 Ex
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Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge Cygnus 1 Ex
Specification
- Intrinsic Safety Certification: Certified to ATEX, IECEx and UKEX standards for safe operation in hazardous gas Zones 0, 1, 2 and combustible dust Zones 21, 22 without hot-work permits.
- Measuring Modes: Supports Multiple-Echo, Echo-Echo, and Single-Echo ultrasonic measurement modes for reliable readings on coated and corroded materials.
- Measurement Range: Capable of measuring wall thickness from approximately 0.8 mm to 250 mm (0.031 – 10 in) in steel, depending on probe and settings.
- Resolution Options: Selectable resolutions of 0.1 mm, 0.05 mm, or 0.01 mm (probe dependent) for fine measurement detail.
- Accuracy: Typical accuracy of ±0.1 mm (±0.004 in) or ±0.1 % of the thickness reading, whichever is greater.
- Display: Large 3.5″ VGA sunlight-readable colour LCD for clear visualization of measurements and waveforms.
- Battery & Power: Rechargeable, removable lithium-ion battery pack with approx. 6–8 hours continuous measurement life.
- Data Logging: Capable of storing up to 10,000 thickness measurements and A-scans per record for later analysis.
- Environmental Protection: Rugged IP67-rated housing for water and dust resistance in harsh field conditions.
- Operating Conditions: Designed to operate in a wide environmental range (approx. -0 °C to +50 °C) with robust construction for industrial use.
Description
Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge Cygnus 1 Ex – is a handheld, intrinsically safe instrument engineered for accurate and reliable remaining wall thickness measurement in hazardous and explosive environments. Built to withstand challenging conditions found in oil & gas, chemical plants, mining, fuel depots, and combustible dust areas, this rugged gauge is certified for use in Zone 0, 1, 2 explosive atmospheres and Zones 21, 22 dust environments, delivering dependable ultrasonic measurement performance where safety is essential.
Key Features
- Intrinsically Safe Design — Certified to ATEX, IECEx, and UKEX standards for safe operation in hazardous gas Zones 0, 1, 2 and combustible dust Zones 21, 22, reducing the need for hot work permits during inspection.
- Three Measuring Modes — Supports Multiple-Echo, Echo-Echo, and Single-Echo modes to handle coated surfaces, heavily corroded metals, and a wide variety of materials.
- Deep Coat Function — Enables through-coating measurement without surface preparation, helping save time and reduce inspection costs.
- Large Colour Display — Bright 3.5″ VGA sunlight-readable LCD provides clear visualization of measurements, A-scans and B-scans for enhanced verification.
- Advanced Data Logging — Built-in memory stores up to 10,000 measurements and A-scans, with Bluetooth connectivity for transfer to CygLink software for reporting and analysis.
- Manual Measurement Control — Customize gates and gain settings with manual mode to suit complex inspection scenarios.
- Rugged & Weatherproof — IP67-rated housing and robust construction ensure resistance to dust, water, and harsh industrial environments.
- Rechargeable Battery — Removable lithium-ion battery pack offers 6–8 hours continuous use per charge.
- Wide Material Velocity Range — Operates across a broad sound velocity range (1000 – 9000 m/s) for versatile material compatibility.
- High-Temperature Probe Support — Compatible with optional high-temperature Ex probes for in-service thickness measurement on hot assets up to about 300 °C (572 °F).
Applications
The Cygnus 1 Ex is ideal for corrosion monitoring and wall thickness surveys in demanding industrial and hazardous environments such as:
- Fuel depots, road & vessel tankers
- Oil & gas production facilities and refineries
- Chemical and petrochemical plants
- Pipelines and storage tanks
- Mines, grain processing & combustible dust zones
- Any Zone 0/1/2 explosive atmospheres where intrinsically safe inspection is required
