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The EDDYCON C&CL portable eddy current flaw detectors are flagships in our eddy current instrument family. They combine the best features of earlier predecessors, being furnished with 4.3" (Eddycon C) or 7.2" (Eddycon CL) display and functional buttons for immediate access to any menu of the instrument, which would meet requirements of the most demanding user.


Now Eddycon available in two versions:

Eddycon C

Portable eddy current flaw detector-tester Eddycon C

Eddycon CL

Portable eddy current flaw detector-tester Eddycon CL

EDDYCON C&CL eddy current flaw detectors are intended for:

  • detection of surface cracks in various parts;
  • finding of cracks in holes and multi-layered structures with the help of rotary scanners;
  • recognition of sub-surface flaws in non-magnetic conductive materials;
  • evaluation of non-magnetic material conductivity, and paint coating thickness;
  • welding quality testing by eddy current.

These devices allow to perform full eddy current testing of aircraft parts in accordance with the requirements of the regulations AIRBUS A318 / A319 / A320 / A321 NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING MANUAL NTM, BOEING 737 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TEST MANUAL.




Eddycon C&CL benefits:

  • easy-to-operate due to user-friendly intuitive interface;
  • light and sound alarms;
  • strict compliance with EN-15548;
  • saving of more than 1000 settings and test results to the flaw detector memory;
  • data communication to PC via USB flash drive;
  • specialty software for viewing test results and printing out test reports;
  • application-dependent software for real-time data displaying on a PC;
  • software upgrade using USB flash drives;
  • evaluation of flaw depth;
  • review of saved defectograms on the display of eddy current flaw detector;
  • quick-release Li-Ion battery for continuous:
    • 7-hours operation for Eddycon C;
    • 10-hours operation for Eddycon CL;
  • lightweight – only 0.9 kg (Eddycon C) and 1.85 kg (Eddycon CL).

Portable eddy current flaw detector-tester Eddycon C & CL



Portability and lightweight

Due to small size of the eddy current equipment, an operator can set it up with one hand only. The device is furnished with a side strap, which allows for a firm hold of the flaw detector either in right or left hand, while its narrow width helps easily reach any button on the keypad. Thanks to its lightweight, an operator can perform eddy current testing for a long period of time, not being tired.




Display

4.3" (Eddycon C) and 7.2" (Eddycon CL) TFT color displays with 800×480 pixels resolution ensures a high-definition picture on the screen. The screen has several display modes, such as light, dark and standard.


Portable eddy current flaw detector-tester Eddycon C & CL
Portable eddy current flaw detector-tester Eddycon C & CL


Different modes of full-screen presentation

Portable eddy current flaw detector-tester Eddycon C & CL

a) Menu+XY+A(t)

Portable eddy current flaw detector-tester Eddycon C & CL

b) Menu+XY

Portable eddy current flaw detector-tester Eddycon C & CL

c) Menu+A(t)



Portable eddy current flaw detector-tester Eddycon C & CL

d) XY+A(t)

Portable eddy current flaw detector-tester Eddycon C & CL

e) XY

Portable eddy current flaw detector-tester Eddycon C & CL

f) A(t)




Navigation

Elaborated keypad design gives a quick access to any menu of the flaw detector by pressing a single key only!

  • TESTING menu - main operating mode of the flaw detector;
  • MEMORY menu - is used to save/download the settings and test results;
  • SETTINGS menu - basic settings of the flaw detector;
  • VIEW menu - allows viewing test results saved to the flaw detector’s memory;
  • CALIBRATION menu - serves to create calibration curves for more precise evaluation of flaw depth.

Portable eddy current flaw detector-tester Eddycon C & CL



Industrial applications:

  • Aerospace

    eddy current inspection of aircraft engineering parts (wheel disks, skin, turbine blades, multi-layered structures, various holes, etc.);

  • OIL & GAS

    eddy current crack detection of pipelines, turbine blades of gas-distributing stations (GDS), pressure vessels, etc.;

  • Chemical

    examination of pipelines, industrial tanks, etc.;

  • Power

    non-destructive testing of steam generator tubes and headers by eddy current bobbin probes, etc.;

  • Heavy machinery

    eddy current inspection of bars, wire, steel structures, mill rollers, plates, etc.;

  • Railway

    eddy current crack detection of railway parts and car units (wheelsets and axle boxes bogies of freight, refrigerator and passenger cars, automatic coupler, etc.).







MODEL
EDDYCON C&CL
(International version)
EDDYCON C&CL
(English version)
Probe connector Lemo 12-way (Reflection, Bridge);
Lemo 00 (single coil)
Lemo 16-way (Reflection, Bridge);
Lemo 00 (single coil)
Encoder connector Lemo 08-way
Compatible with the following rotary scanners SVR-02, SVR-04,
MiniDrive (GE)
SVR-03, SVR-05,
MiniMite (OLYMPUS)
Evaluation of flaw depth
Operation with linear encoder
Dual-frequency & mix-modes
Measurement of electrical conductivity and coating thickness ✔ (Eddycon CL)
Quick-release battery


Specialized application-dependent software of Eddycon C multipurpose eddy current flaw detector serves for processing test results, followed by generating and printing out test reports. The software program allows working with the saved data on PC.




Main advantages of the program are as follows:

  • Intuitive user-friendly interface;
  • Easy viewing of test results for each frequency mode (Frequency №1, Frequency №2 & Mix);
  • Generation and storage of electronic reports;
  • Data output for each detected flaw, namely:
    • flaw location coordinate on a defectogram (if using an encoder);
    • signal amplitude and phase;
    • flaw depth.

The resulting electronic report contains all basic data on test performed, such as:

  • name of company, NDT department and inspector who performed the test;
  • description of test object;
  • all setting parameters of the instrument at the time of testing;
  • parameters of signals coming from defects (amplitude, phase, depth);
  • representation of the signals from defects in a complex plane or strip chart);
  • inspection date;
  • possibility to create reports of other types, when approved by the Customer.


























































Housing
Overall dimensions

Eddycon C 230 mm × 135 mm × 98 mm (9.5" × 5.3" × 4.4" )

Eddycon CL 256 mm × 156 mm × 80 mm (10" × 6.1" × 3.1")

Weight

Eddycon C up to 0.9 kg

Eddycon CL up to 1.85 kg

Applicable standards СЕ, EN-15548
Supply mains 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz - 60 Hz
Inputs & outputs 2.0 USB-port (hub), Ethernet (Lemo 4-way), headphones (Lemo 4-way)
Keypad English, international (icons)
Operation conditions
Operation temperature -20 to +50
Storage temperature -20 to +50
IP rating Eddycon C IP 64
Eddycon CL IP 64
Battery
Type Li-Ion 12В/4500 mA·h (Eddycon C)
Li-Ion 12В/10000 mA·h (Eddycon CL)
Operation time up to 7 hours (Eddycon C) up to 10 hours (Eddycon CL)
Display
Display size

Eddycon C 93.6 mm ×56.16 mm; 4.3"

Eddycon CL 156 mm ×94 mm; 7.2"

Type Color TFT (800×480 pixels)
Display modes Normal, full-screen; three color schemes
Grid Three types: coarse, fine, polar
Connectivity and data storage
PC software Test results processing program
Data storage MicroSD 4 Gb internal memory card (up to 64 Gb as an option);
ET specifications
Frequency range 10 Hz to 16 MHz
Gain 70 dB
Probe supply voltage 0.5 V; 1V; 2V; 4V; 6V
Additional gain 30 dB
Phase rotation 0 to 359.9
Digital scale 1/16 to 16, with a step of 6 dB
Test frequency 1 to 11 kHz
Signal indication time 0.1 s; 0.3 s; 0.5 s; 1 s; 2 s; 3 s; 4 s; 5 s; 8 s
Filter Low-pass: 1 to 5 500 Hz
High-pass: 1 to 5 500 Hz
Bandpass
Averaging
Connected probes Single coil
Reflection
Bridge
Probe connector Lemo 00, Lemo 12-way / Lemo 16-way
Signal display modes Complex plane – X(y);
Time base – X(t), Y(t);
Dual-frequency mode
Threshold level types Circle, Threshold, Sector, Trapezium
Multi-frequency operation Dual-frequency multiplexing;
Independent control of both frequencies;
Mix of two frequencies (F1 - F2, F1 + F2)
Eddy current flaw detector Eddycon C & CL (Lemo 12)
Eddy current probe SS340K09DA0
Connection cable Lemo 12 – Lemo 04 (Lemo 04, connector type 0В, Reflection)
Charger
Calibration block RS 2353/1-3N-Fe
Software for operation with PC
Operating Manual EC.14327992.02.13 OM
Quick start guide
Operating for Charger
Registration certificate for reference standard RS 2353/1-3N-Fe
Bag
Registration certificate for ECP

Eddy current flaw detector Eddycon C & CL (Lemo 16)
Eddy current probe SS340K09DA0
Connection cable Lemo 16 – Lemo 04 (Lemo 04, connector type 0В, Reflection)
Charger Mascot Type 2542
Calibration block RS 2353/1-3N-Fe
Software for operation with PC
Operating Manual EC.14327992.02.13 OM
Quick start guide
Operating Manual Mascot 2542
Registration certificate for reference standard RS 2353/1-3N-Fe
Bag
Registration certificate for ECP

Description Notes
CABLES
1.1 Connecting cable Lemo 12 – Lemo 12 (for rotary scanner SVR-04), 70 in. (1800 mm) For rotary scanners
1.2 Connecting cable Lemo 12 – Lemo 04 (for Reflection type probes), 70 in. (1800 mm) For Lemo 4-way probes (EGG.0B)
1.3 Connecting cable Lemo 12 – Lemo 04 (for Bridge type probes), 70 in. (1800 mm)
1.4 Connecting cable Lemo 12 – Lemo Triax (for Reflection type probes), 70 in. (1800 mm) For Lemo Triax probes (ERN.0S650.CTA)
1.5 Connecting cable Lemo 12 – Lemo Triax (for Bridge type probes), 70 in. (1800 mm)
1.6 Connecting cable Lemo 12 – Lemo 04 (for Conductivity probes), 47 in. (1200 mm) For CP-13 (conductivity probe)
1.7 Connecting cable Lemo 00 – Microdot/М5 (for single coil probes), 70 in. (1800 mm) For probes with Microdot connector
ROTARY SCANNERS
2.1 Rotary scanner SVR-04 Lemo 12-way connector
BATTERY
3.1 Replaceable battery pack  
3.2 Adapter for charging the replaceable battery pack  

Description Notes
CABLES
1.1 Connecting cable Lemo 16 – Lemo 16 (for rotary scanner SVR-05), 70 in. (1800 mm) For rotary scanners
1.2 Connecting cable Lemo 16 – Lemo 04 (for Reflection type probes), 70 in. (1800 mm) For Lemo 4-way probes (EGG.0B)
1.3 Connecting cable Lemo 16 – Lemo 04 (for Bridge type probes), 70 in. (1800 mm)
1.4 Connecting cable Lemo 16 – Lemo Triax (for Reflection type probes), 70 in. (1800 mm) For Lemo Triax probes (ERN.0S650.CTA)
1.5 Connecting cable Lemo 16 – Lemo Triax (for Bridge type probes), 70 in. (1800 mm)
1.6 Connecting cable Lemo 16 – Lemo 04 (for Conductivity probes), 47 in. (1200 mm) For CP-13 (conductivity probe)
1.7 Connecting cable Lemo 00 – Microdot/М5 (for single coil probes), 70 in. (1800 mm) For probes with Microdot connector
ROTARY SCANNERS
2.1 Rotary scanner SVR-05 Lemo 16-way connector
BATTERY
3.1 Replaceable battery pack  
3.2 Adapter for charging the replaceable battery pack