M2M Gekko
Ultrasonic Flaw Detector Phase Array
M2M Gekko is a field-proven flaw detector with PAUT, UT, TOFD and TFM capability. It has an optimized user interface called “Capture” that facilitates equipment operation. The equipment has different channel configuration options: 32: 128, 64:64 or 64: 128, Gekko combines high resolution and inspection speed in addition to reducing inspector training times.
Benefits
Applications
- Greater precision with high resolution images.
- Advanced defect analysis with the total focus method.
- Robust field unit with high battery life.
- Simple configuration with integrated inspection plans.
- Evolutionary software following inspectors’ comments.
- Inspection of damage by HTHA and hydrogen with TFM.
- Enhanced thick weld inspection and stainless steel / CRA weld inspection with 128 element aperture.
- Large area corrosion mapping (up to 5 × 5 m [16.4 × 16.4 ft] / 1 mm [0.04 in.] In steps).
- Dedicated complex geometry solution for pipe and fillet welds (Y and T joints).
- Weld inspection procedures with multi-group configuration.
Built for UT inspectors of all levels
With tools continually added in a separate application, “Capture” interface makes the inspection process easy and reduces operator errors.
No need to use third-party software to load basic and advanced procedures, UT inspectors of all levels have access to performance through a visual and guided interface. The “Capture” interface offers a quick way to improve knowledge and requires minimal training for phased array inspectors.
Gekko packs all the basic and advanced UT functions into a rugged compact housing designed for field use. The basic configuration features conventional UT, TOFD and all matrix UT techniques in beamforming phase for single beam and multi-group inspection, and its 3-axis coded capabilities make the Gekko ready for any inspection . This robust PAUT unit also offers real-time TFM / FMC (Full Matrix Capture) and adaptive TFM techniques.
Specifications
INSTRUMENT
Dimensions (W × H × D): 410 × 284 × 126 mm (16.1 × 11.2 × 5.0 in)
Weight (with 1 × battery): 6.4 kg (14.1 lb)
Power supply: 15 V, 5.67 A
Batteries (hot-swap capabilities): Types: 2 × Li-ion, 94 Wh capacity
Typical life: up to 6 hours
Display: 26.4 cm (10.4 in) resistive touchscreen
1024 × 768 px screen resolution
Storage: 256 GB SSD, expandable up to 1 TB
ENVIRONMENT
IP rating: Designed for IP66
Operating temperature: 10–45°C (14–113°F)
Storage temperature range:
w/ batteries: 20–60°C (-4–140°F)
w/o batteries: 20–70°C (-4–158°F)
Drop-tested: According to MIL-STD-810G
CONNECTIVITY
Fast gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi connection with USB dongle
1 × Micro display port
1 × IPEX PA connector
3 × axis encoder input
1 × USB 3.0, 3 × USB 2.0
LEMO® 00 UT connectors (4P/R)
I/O 12 TTL (5 V/24 V), 6 × open collectors
PHASED ARRAY
PAUT channel configurations: 32:128PR, 64:64PR or 64:128PR.
Active aperture up to 64 elements.
Linear, matrix, dual linear & dual matrix arrays.
Up to 8 beam sets | Up to 2,048 focal laws.
Linear, sectorial, compound scanning & CIVA-laws import.
CIVA-fueled phased array calculator.
True-depth, constant sound-path & projection focusing modes.
On-board focal law calculator on plates, pipes, fillet welds, nozzles.
FMC/TFM*
Real-time TFM up to 128 elements 256 kpi.
Refresh rate up to 110 Hz at 65 kpi.
Real-time adaptive TFM (ATFM)**.
All calibration wizards available.
Image resolution above 4 Mpi in post-processing.
Direct, indirect and converted modes.
FMC recording.
8 × manual resolution levels, 1 × auto resolution setup.
ACQUISITION
Hardware acquisition gates.
PRF up to 40 kHz.
Data flow on SSD up to 180 MB/s.
Live 3D/overlay display.
A-scan/peak data recording.
Data compression up to 32x.
Live data missed information.
Data file size: limited by SDD capacity.