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Lizard^® M8 NDE System

Lizard^® M8 NDE System An Electromagnetic defect detection and corrosion mapping system for structural and materials integrity assessment Lizard^® M8 provides uncompromising performance in one low cost instrument whether your need is eddy current, Lizard^® AC Field Measurement or advanced Lizard^® Field Gradient Imaging (FGI) inspection.

If your background is in phase plane eddy current inspection work, M8 provides a familiar and easy to understand interface within a windows environment. The same tool allows you to move into AC Field Measurement, Lizard^® EMA or FGI modes for more complex inspections at no extra cost. Compliant with EN1711 inspection work.

Crack depth calculations are based upon initial mathematical modeling further enhanced by advanced algorithms. Functionality checks demanded by international standards and quality assurance procedures are stored to provide high reliance on validity of inspection data.

A standard "plug and play" connection via RS232 or USB to any laptop (or PC) running a Windows™ operating system.

Smaller, lighter and with more capabilities than any other equipment on the market.

Now at last an instrument that need be your only companion in field or laboratory applications.

For rope access, restricted access or subsea operations an option is provided for a 250 meter remote connection.

Your existing probes for phase plane eddy current inspection work directly plug into the system, which provides a display mode and layout which is familiar to users of almost any standard eddy current instrument.

With a Lizard^® Probe the operator has a choice of continuing in phase plane mode (For small / single array sensors) or switching to Lizard^® AC Field Measurement/EMA/FGI operation where our patented planar array probes can be utilised.

Software - LISS

Lizard^® software handles tasks as varying as defect sizing through to corrosion mapping and defect imaging. One tool fits all. M8 even gives you Eddy Current so that you can immediately use M8 for your existing projects while you explore the other features.

There is no need for any further qualification if you have eddy current, Lizard EMA or AC Field Measurement certification in order to put this tool to use. Example of Lizard^® Inspection Software scanning screen Composite real time Lizard AC Field Measurement, Lizard EMA/FGI and Eddy Current Phase Plane Example of Panel Set up screens.

Images can be directly copied and pasted into other Windows applications.

System Specification

• 8 Channel Multi-frequency system compliant with EN1711 inspection
• 1kHz - 1MHz variable frequency operation, software selectable
• Lizard^® Windows™ Inspection and Analysis software
• Lizard^® Eddy Current, AC Field Measurement,  EMA and FGI simultaneous acquisition and display
• Defect sizing, display switchable between raw signal and defect depth modes
• Remote cable operation up-to 250m
• Adjustable input gain 0db - 80db
• Fast digital sampling for rapid inspection rates
• Software selectable filters for scan noise reduction
• Signal Alarms, fully software configurable for defect depth and probe coupling/contact limit
• Full inspection tractability with full inspection data storage and retrieval
• Automatic probe setup

Interface

Standard RS232/USB Comms Port

Inputs

• Classic Eddy Current probe connector (Jaegar)
• Lizard^® probe connector (Lemo)
• Scan Encoder input for marker, distance, remote control etc. Power

Power

• Rechargeable Smart battery pack with up to 10 hours use
• Universal AC adapter / charger unit for continuous use or charging
• Also operates from any 12V DC source / in-car charging

Enclosure

• Rugged Lightweight Aluminium Construction
• Weight 3.5kg · Dimensions 100 x 210 x 230 mm
• IP54 rated Environment Protection

PC/System requirements

• PC or laptop with a Pentium 100MHz or better processor running Windows™ 98, ME, 2000, XP

Training

• ASME and EN473 accredited training courses available world wide

For further information contact  sales@lizard.co.uk

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