Guided Ultrasonics Ltd. (GUL) has improved upon their successful Wavemaker SE16 pipe screening system. Feedback from users has focussed improvements that enhance performance for the guided wave screening of pipes. Some of the areas of improvement include:
Wavemaker G3 achieves better range and sensitivity compared to the previous Wavemaker SE16 instrument, especially in the most challenging applications such as testing in noisy environments (for example offshore) and testing coated pipes (for example road crossings). This is due to substantial improvements in sampling resolution and filtering together with an additional high voltage output capability.
New features in the electronics provide better system reliablilty, direct data storage within the instrument, and improved connectivity.
The new WaveProG3 software, based on the proven WavePro algorithms, offers new straight-forward analysis options and automatic routines that greatly improve productivity and the quality of the presented results. These improvements make the equipment more user-friendly.
The Wavemaker G3 is designed to be compatible with all testing tools previously designed by GUL. It offers, however, more channels and new options for future planned developments.
Productive
Quiet
Robust
Flexible
Number of transducer channels 32
Maximum number of averages 256
Maximum sample range 640ms (approx 950m)
Receiving gain range 10 - 120 db
G3 Weight 8 KG
G3 Dimensions 44x14x40 CM
Run time on one battery charge 10 Hours Typical Use
Screen 240x128 EL Display
Communication protocol USB (Mass Storage)
Supported Op. Systems Windows 2000, XP
Expandability Built-in USB Host
Capacitance check 0.1 nF Accuracy on all Channels
Weight of 3 inch ring (complete) 6 Kg
Weight of 24 inch ring (complete) 15 Kg
Abbreviated G3 Technical Specification
The Wavemaker G3 comes with the powerful WaveProG3 software, which integrates data collection, analysis, and reporting in one user-friendly package. Advanced analysis tools dramatically increase sensitivity while simultaneously reducing false calls and increasing productivity. These analysis tools include:
- Detection of mode converted signals
- Dynamic frequency sweeping
- Automatic ring detection and configuration
- Interface to GPS receivers Sophisticated DAC prediction Cross sectional area loss displays
- 'Unrolled pipe' display
- Detailed diagnostic information
- Easy feature marking
- Integrated database of previous results
