Sofranel is pleased to introduce the new portable thickness gauge range the T-Gage V series ; hand held ultrasonic instrument that are specifically designed to measure the remaining wall thickness of primary steel structures.

Lightweight, hand held

The T-GAGE 5 series offers the latest technologies that will make your job easier and has been built to perform in the roughest of industry conditions. You just have to choose your display, color or monochrome LCD. All needed features can be upgraded and added later with respect to your needs. Starting with a basic model T-GAGE 5B, you can add DataLogger, alarms, gain adjustment, waveform display,… These gauges are small and can be stored in a tool box or you can go in the field with the gauge in your pocket. They are the solution if you have to perform an inspection in a hard to reach area for accurate and reliable thickness readings.

One side access and waveform display

Ultrasonic thickness gauges allow to take readings from one side using the travel time of ultrasonic waves. Thus, you don’t need anymore to take samples or to cut your parts to know if you are facing corrosion which could fail your production plant. Many models of units are existing, including waveform display in accordance with EN 14127.

Illuminated keypad and vibrate for left-hand or right-hand

Depending on alarms conditions, the keypad illuminates in green, yellow or red. You can setup thresholds of alarms in absolute or percentage values. The keypad can be configured for right-hand or left-hand.

•     BSCAN : Allows to display thickness profiles for your part, viewing alarms conditions using the color display. Each reading can be reviewed using arrows.
•     ASCAN DISPLAY : Waveform option allows to display waveform on your gauge,according to EN 14127 recommendations. This feature allows to adjust many parameters such as gain, blanking. Ultrasonic signal can be displayed in RF mode or Full wave rectification. Reading flags are displayed in standard mode or in echo-toecho mode in order to ensure a correct reading.
•     PAINTING REMOVING : The Echo-to-echo mode is needed to take readings under paint or coatings. This feature allows to take the reading from metal part only, even if coated. This feature is available as standard from the T-GAGE 5EE.
•     DATA - LOGGER : The T-GAGE 5 series with DataLogger have a 50 000 readings or 5000 Waveforms storage capacity. Three file structures are available (incremental ; 2D grids ; 3D grids) with identifier setup. When using BScan, all thickness readings are stored. Files can be reviewed, thickness readings and waveforms displayed. Files can be uploaded to a PC and readings can be reviewed using DataXL software and exported to Excel spreadsheet.

Spécifications

• Size : H.127 mm x W.76 mm x D. 32mm.
• Weight : 230 grams.
• Range : 0,2 to 508 mm, depending on material, temperature and transducer.
• Velocity range : 0,508 – 18,699 mm/μs.
• Temperature : –20°C up to 50°C.
• Surface temperature : Depending on the transducer from –20°C to 500°C.
• Battery life : Up to 200 hours (40 hours with backlight).
• Supply : 2 AA batteries.
• Display : Graphic display LCD 128x64.
• Displayed parameters : Coupling loss, Min, Max, Current reading in large print, speed, Zero, calibration, units, Freeze, %, remaining battery life, gain, écho-to-écho icon.
• Resolution : 0,01 mm or 0,1 mm
• Transducer recognition : Choosing from a list
• Auto-Zero : Automatically done at start, ideal periodic correction depending on the wear and temperature variations.
• Bandwidth : 0,5-20 MHz (-3 dB).
• Units : Metric, inch, μs.
• Gain : Low, Standard and High.
• Readings : 4/sec or 20/sec in fast mode and mini search.
• Differential mode : Displays the difference between the current value and the rated value keypad input.
• Alarms : Mini/ Maxi absolute or relative %. Audible and visual alarm using vibrator and illuminated keypad.
• Illuminated keypad
• Wear indicator : Warns the operator of the necessary replacement of the probe.
• Backlight : On/Off or automatically when loss of coupling.
• Auto-off : Auto Switch-off (after X minutes adjustable).
• Scan Mode : Displays the mini or maxi at 20 readings per second. Hold on to capture the last measurement before removing the transducer and avoiding false readings in the couplant.
• Protective pouch and carrying case
• Guarantee : 2 years