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DFX Flaw Detector Series - DFX 544

The DFX series ultrasonic flaw detectors are full featured digital scopes designed to handle the simplest to the most difficult applications.Whether the application requires high pene-tration
for materials that are difficult to measure, or high resolution for precision aerospace parts, the DFX series flaw detectors are equipped with the necessary features to do the job.They can go where you go, to do the work you do, saving you time and money, making your inspec-tions fast and accurate.

The DFX Series includes these features:

  • Ultra Bright Display (Color or LCD)
  • Broad & Narrow Band Amplifier
  • Square Wave Pulser (Fixed & Variable)
  • Lightweight Waterproof Case (IP67)
  • Digital Thickness Display
  • DAC/TCG/AWS/DGS
  • Automatic Calibration
  • PC/Video/Analog Outputs
  • Long Battery Life (Li-IIon pack)
  • Large Memory Capacity
  • Alphanumeric Notes
  • Trig Function
  • Help Feature
DFX 544 Specifications
Physical
Size: 10.0 x5.7x5.7in(255x145x145mm)
Weight: 5.5lbs. (2.5Kgs) with Li-Ion cells.
Display:

High brightness color. TFT LCD display. Display area: 4.05" x 3.03"
(103 x 77mm) 320 x 240 pixels.
A-Scan area: 255 x 200 pixels.

Temprature: Operating -10 to +55°C or 14 to 131'F
-20 to +70°C or -4 to 158°F
(survivable)

LCD Version: 0 to +50°C or 32 to 122°F
-20 to +70°C or -4 to 158°F
(survivable)

Storage -40 to +75°C or -40 to 167°F

Case: Injection molded plastic. Waterproof (IP67)
Environmental : Meets IP65 requirements.
Display:

1/8in. VGA grayscale display (240 pixels x 160 pixels).
Viewable area 2.4in. x 1.8in. (62mm. x 45.7mm.)
EL backlit (on/off/auto).

Transducer Connectors: available with BNC or "00" LEMO connectors.
Note: Optional monochrome LCD for improved visibility in high ambient light. Adjustable contrast and switchable backlight.
Ultrasonic Specifications
System Linearity: Vertical = 1% Full Screen
Height (FSH) Amplifier Accuracy ±0.1 %dB.
Horizontal ±0.4% Full Screen Width (FSW).
Pulser: 444 Fixed square wave pulse linked to frequency selection. Tx width 40ns min, 250ns max. 544 Variable square wave pulser with two voltage settings: 200V, 20-500ns and 400V, 100-500ns. Pulse width adjustable in 1 and 10ns steps.
Delay: 444 Calibrated delay from 0 to 200in. In 0.002in. steps (0 to 5000mm in .05mm steps) at steel velocity. 544 Calibrated delay from 0-400in. in 0.05in steps (0-10000mm in 1 mm steps) at steel velocity.
Gain: 0 to 110dB. Adjustable in 0.5, 2, 6, 14 and 20dB steps. Direct access to gain control at all times.
Damping:
544 Selectable between 50, 100,180 & 400 ohms.
P.R.F.:
Adjustable to 35, 63, 150, 250, 500 & 1000Hz.
Frequency Range: 444 4 Narrow Bands centered at 1 MHz, 2MHz, 5MHz, & 10MHz. Wide
Band 1.5-15MHz (-6dB).

544 5 Narrow Bands centered at 1 MHz, 2MHz, 5MHz, 10MHz, & 15MHz. Broad Band at 0.3-22MHz(-6dB).

Measuring
Units: English (in), Metric (mm), or Time (Ns).
Test Modes: Pulse-echo and transmit/receive.
Measurement Modes: (444 5 modes, 544 6 modes)
Mode 1 Signal Monitor.
Mode 2 Depth and amplitude of first signal in gate..
Mode 3

Echo-to-echo distance measurement.

Mode 4 544

Gate to Gate distance measurement. (independent gates

Mode4 544 /Mode 5 544

Trigonometric display of beam path, surface distance and depth of indication.
Mode 5 444 / Mode 6 544 T-Min mode for holding minimum thickness reading. Resolution to 0.001 in. (0.01 mm) for distance measurement, or 1% FSH for amplitude measurement. Large display of measurement at top of A-Scan display. Measurement mode selectable between peak and flank.
Note: All measurement functions also available in unrectified RF mode.
Test Range: 444 0.2-400in. (5 to 10000mm) at steel velocity. 544 0.05-800in. (1 mm to
20000mm) at steel velocity. Variable in 1,2,5 sequence, or continuously in 0.05in. (1 mm) increments. Also from 1 to 5000 (µs)
Velocity 444 0.0393 to 0.3937 in./microsecond (1000-9999m/s)
544 0101-.6299 in./microsecond (256-16000m/s) continuously variable.
Probe Zero: 0-999.999 µs, continuously variable.
Memory
Thickness Logging: Storage for 2000 thickness readings configured into Block/Location/ Number. Calibration settings stored with each Block. Maximum number of Blocks is 14.
Unlimited Location/Number values, maximum combination of 2000 readings. Readings may be reviewed, edited and printed as required.
Panel Memory: 20 storage locations for retaining calibrations.

A-Scan Memory

Maximum of 100 waveforms stored with complete panel settings. Waveforms
may be recalled on display, printed or transferred via RS232 serial port.
Note: Alphanumeric labeling for panel and A-Log allows the user to enter Notes for
storage with A-scans.
Warranty
2 years Limited
Features:
Peak Memory: For echodynamic pattern determination.
Gate Monitor: Two fully independent gates for echo monitoring and thickness measurement.
Start and width adjustable over full range of unit, amplitude variable from 0 to 100% FSH. Bar presentation. Positive ornegative triggering for each gate with visual and audible alarms
Gate Expansion: Expands range to width of Gate 1.
Display Freeze: For capturing current A-scan image.
DAC: DAC curves may be entered and digitally drawn on the display. Reference, -6dB,-12dB, -14dB curves may be selected. DAC curve selected acts as gate for alarm outputs and height measurement in DAC +dB. DAC parameters stored with Panel Memory. Curves comply with ASME and JIS Codes.
TCG: Time Corrected Gain, also known as Swept Gain. 40dB dynamic range greater than 30dB per microsecond and up to 10 points may be used, setting all signals initially to 80% Full Screen Height.
Reject: 444 50% suppressive reject. LED warning when selected. 544 80% linear reject. LED warning when selected.
AWS-DGS: Built-in Software for evaluation of defect indications in accordance with AWS
standards or the AVG/DGS Method.
Auto-Cal: Provides Automatic calibration from two echoes.
Rectification: Full wave, positive or negative half wave and unrectified RF.
Help Key: On-screen context-sensitive help.
Power Source
Power: Lithium Ion battery pack 14AV,5.0 Amp hrs, 8 hours battery life fully charged.
15hrs. LCD battery life. Two hour charge time. Low battery indicator.
Charger: Universal line power input 110 or 230 volts A. C.
Outputs
Data: Full bi-directional RS232 serial interface to transfer parameters, thickness
readings and waveform memories.
Analog: Proportional outputs programmable to distance or amplitude of signal. Unrectified RF signal 80mV peak to peak. Synchronization output for start of scan. Gate trigger output on relay contact.
Video: Composite video, full PAL, or NTSC compatibility. Update rate: 60Hz (NTSC Mode); 50Hz (PAL Mode)

Prepaid wire transfer required for all international orders
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