Phased Array&TOFD Probes

Phased Array Probe

One phased array probe consists of many small elements, each one can be pulsed on separately. The structure of the phased array probe
is like putting many single element probes into one probe.

Advantage of Phased Array Probe

Small Size and Multi-channel
One small phased array probe can take place of multiple conventional probes to access some difficult-to-reach area.

For one phased array probe, multi groups

of element and multi angles can be applied
for scanning at the same time, fully covering
the welding area and enhancing the inspection
efficiency.

Faster Inspection Efficiency

Conventional UT adopts the raster scanning achieved by the connection of probe and encoder, which is an order of magnitude slower than
the phased array technology with electronic scanning.

Probe moving direction Probe moving direction

Constant distance Constant distance

Weld Weld
Conventional Probe Phased Array Probe

Higher Inspection Efficiency

Conventional probes adopts raster scanning, which is an order of magnitude slower than the phased array technology with electronic
scanning.
SIUI can Provide a Variety of Probes for Different Kinds of Inspections

Custom Phased Array Probes

Near-Wall Probe Flexible PA Probe Matrix PA Probe

SIUI can produce custom phased array probes to suit specific

applications and geometries.
For custom probe, please provide following info: Frequency Number Pitch Active
●Frequency
of aperture
●Number of elements, pitch and elevation
●Probe type (angle beam, immersion, integrated wedge, matrix) MHz elements mm mm
●Array shape (flat, curve) X Y X Y X Y
●Cable jacket required 2.0 3 10 5 3 15 30
●Cable length 5.0 8 8 1 1 8 8
●Connector type
●Housing and/or dimension constraints
●Application Custom Matrix Array Probe Specification
●Comparable UT single element transducer

Standard Phased Array Probes

Linear 1.5-D array 2-D array

Convex Concave

Skewing Variable angle Dual linear Dual 1.5-D

 Ordering Code for Phased Array Probe

7.5L128-0.5-10-N-P-110-2.0-T1
Frequency Connector Type
Array Mode Cable Length
Element Number Electric Capacity
Array Pitch Cable Type
Elevation Coupling Type

For Example

Frequency Array Pitch Electric Capacity

7.5=7.5MHz Unit: mm Electric capacity each meter.
0.5=0.5mm 110=110pF for one meter;
Array Mode Elevation 50=50pF for one meter.
L=Linear Unit: mm Cable Length
C=Convex 10=10mm Unit: m
V=Concave 2.0=2 meters
M=Matrix Coupling Type Connector Type
N is coupled by wedge. I is coupled by T1= Tyco TC ZIF 260P
Element Number immersion. E is coupled by integrated P1=Omni Connector
128=128 elements wedge. H1=Hypertronics
D1=DL-156P
Cable Type D2=DL-96P
P=PVC wrap D5=DL-260P
Metal armor and radiation proof wrap C1=High Density 78 Way D-Type
can be provided.
Other parameters can be added after the model name following the suffix form in “-”.

D5 P1 T1 C1 H1

SIUI can provide PA probes with different connectors compatible with PA equipments from other manufacturers.
Universal Probes

Small/ Medium/ Large-Size & Low Frequency Probes

H
H
H H

L
L W W
L W L W
Small-size Linear Array Probe Medium-size Linear Array Probe Large-size Linear Array Probe Low Frequency Probe

Superior Features: Typical Application

Sound Beam angle, focusing and scan step can be ●Small-size Linear Array Probe
electronically controlled; --good for inspection on limited space;
Wide scan coverage can be achieved by one single probe; ●Medium-size Linear Array Probe
Replaceable angle wedge and delay block, with customizable --suitable for a wide range of applications;
surface curvature; ●Large-size Linear Array Probe
Array pitch and elevation can be customized. --inspections of cracks on plate-type pieces;
●Low Frequency Probe
--inspection on thick plates or noisy or granular material.

Frequency Number Pitch Active Housing Dimension

Probe Model of aperture (mm)
MHz elements mm mm L W H
Small-size Linear Array Probe
2.5L8-1.0-9 2.5 8 1 8 15 28 28
4.0L16-0.5-9 4 16 0.5 8 15 28 33.5
5.0L16-0.5-9 5 16 0.5 8 15 28 33.5
5.0L16-0.6-10 5 16 0.6 9.6 17 28 33.5
7.5L16-0.5-9 7.5 16 0.5 8 15 28 33.5
10L16-0.5-9 10 16 0.5 8 15 28 33.5
Medium-size Linear Array Probe
2.5L16-1.0-10 2.5 16 1 16 28 31 33
5.0L32-0.5-10 5 32 0.5 16 28 31 33
5.0L32-0.6-10 5 32 0.6 19.2 32 31 33
7.5L32-0.5-10 7.5 32 0.5 16 28 31 33
Large-size Linear Array Probe
5.0L64-1.0-10 5 64 1 64 84 36 36
5.0L64-0.5-10 5 64 0.5 32 45 31 33
5.0L64-0.6-10 5 64 0.6 38.4 52 31 33
5.0L128-0.5-10 5 128 0.5 64 84 36 36
7.5L64-1.0-10 7.5 64 1 64 84 36 36
7.5L128-0.5-10 7.5 128 0.5 64 84 36 36
Low Frequency Probe
2.0L32-1.0-10 2 32 1 32 45 31 33
1.5L16-2.0-10 1.5 16 2 32 45 31 45

The probes are equipped with standard 2m cable.

Immersion Probes
Immersion Linear Array Probe
Superior Features:
Sound Beam angle, focusing and scan step can be
electronically controlled;
Wide scan coverage can be achieved by one single probe;
*Probe size and outer housing can be customized.

Typical Application:
Suitable for underwater inspection;
H Inspection of thin plate or tubing (steel, aluminum, or other);
Composite inspection for delamination;
Inline thickness gaging;
W Automated scanning.
L

Immersion Curved Array Probe

Superior Features:
Adopt immersion method for inspection;
Sound Beam angle, focusing and scan step can be
electronically controlled;
Wide scan coverage can be achieved by one single probe;
The curvature radius of curved probes can be customized;
*Different parameters can be customized.
H .
Typical Application:
R Suitable for underwater inspection;
L
Inspection of tubing;
W
Inspection of carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP) corners;
Inspection of composite materials for delamination.

Frequency Number Pitch Active

Probe Model of aperture
MHz elements mm mm
Immersion Linear Array Probe
5.0L64-0.6-10-I 5 64 0.6 38
5.0L64-1.0-10-I 5 64 1 64
7.5L128-0.39-6-I 7.5 128 0.39 50
Small-size immersion curved array probe 7.5L128-0.6-6-I 7.5 128 0.6 76.8
2.0L64-0.6-10-I 2.0 64 0.6 64
Immersion Curved Array Probe
3.5V128-0.6-10-R65-I 3.5 128 0.6 /
3.5V64-1.6-12-R65-I 3.5 64 1.6 /
5.0V64-1.0-10-R40-I 5.0 64 1.0 /
10.0V128-0.6-10-R40-I 10.0 128 0.6 /

The probes are equipped with standard 2m cable.

Large-size immersion curved array probe Housing dimension can be customized.
High Penetration Probe & Small Footprint Probe

High Penetration Probes

Superior Features:
Good resolution and high penetration;
Replaceable angle wedge and delay block, with customizable
surface curvature;
Array pitch and elevation can be customized.

Typical Application:
Detection of flaws and sizing;
H
Inspections of defects in forgings;
Inspection on noisy or granular material.
L W

Small Footprint Probe

Superior Features:
Compact size;
Cable connector can come out from either the side or the top;
Replaceable angle wedge and delay block, with customizable
surface curvature;
Array pitch and elevation can be customized.

H
Typical Application:
Inspection on limited space;
Detection of flaws and sizing;
W Inspection on reduced probe access, or with surfaces with
L
complex geometry.

Frequency Number Pitch Active Housing Dimension

Probe Model of aperture (mm)
MHz elements mm mm L W H
High Penetration Probe
2.5L16-1.2-20 2.5 16 1.2 19.2 40 48 29
5.0L32-0.6-20 5 32 0.6 19.2 40 48 29
Small Footprint Probe
5.0L10-0.6-6 5 10 0.6 6 13 10 23
7.5L10-0.6-6 7.5 10 0.6 6 13 10 23
10.0L10-0.6-6 10.0 10 0.6 6 10 10 23

The probes are equipped with standard 2m cable.

Wedge for Phased Array Probe

Superior Features:

Variable angles in steel for selection.

Wedges with different specifications can be made.
Compatible with crawler.
Anti-wear structure design are available.
Wedges with curvature can be made on request.

64N55S 64N00L-20 16N00L-40 8N55S 8N00L-40 8N00L-20

Array Length Pipe Diameter

Probe Mounting Curvature Type
Refracted Angle in Steel Irrigation
Wave Type

For Example

Active Aperture Refracted Angle in Steel Curvature Type

64=Compatible phased 55=55° AOD, COD, AID, CID are available.
array probe is 64mm. Wave Type AOD=Axial outside diameter
Active Aperture= Pitch × S=Shear wave in steel COD=Circumferential outside
Elements L=longitudinal wave in steel diameter
AID=Axial inside diameter
Probe Mounting Irrigation CID=Circumferential inside
N=Normal I=Irrigation diameter
L=Skew (in lateral direction) Note: without “I” is non-irrigation
Pipe Diameter
Pipe diameter in mm.
AOD and COD is the outside diameter.
AID and CID is the inside diameter.
80=80mm
 Wedge X XT Z Velocity Refracted L W H
Description
Model mm mm mm m/s Ang mm mm mm
Standard Wedge
64N00L-20 20mm delay block 73.5 10.5 20 2360 0° 84 35.6 20
64N00L-40 40mm delay block 73.5 10.5 40 2360 0° 84 35.6 40
30-70°
64N55S 108.67 8.93 14.48 2360 55° 117.6 36 58.5
shear wave angle block
16N00L-20 20mm delay block 21.75 6.25 20 2360 0° 28 31 20
16N00L-40 40mm delay block 21.75 6.25 40 2360 0° 28 31 40
30-70°
16N55S 34.94 5.06 9.74 2360 55° 40 31 22.5
shear wave angle block
8N00L-20 20mm delay block 11.25 3.75 20 2360 0° 15 28 20
8N00L-40 40mm delay block 11.25 3.75 40 2360 0° 15 28 40
30-70°
8N55S 21.69 3.31 8.4 2360 55° 25 28 15
shear wave angle block
40N00L-20 20mm delay block 44.9 7.1 20 2360 0° 52 31 20
40N00L-40 40mm delay block 44.9 7.1 40 2360 0° 52 31 40
30-70°
40N55S 73.24 7.76 13.64 2360 55° 81 31 41.5
shear wave angle block
32N00L-20 20mm delay block 38 7 20 2360 0° 45 31 20
32N00L-40 40mm delay block 38 7 40 2360 0° 45 31 40
30-70°
32N55S 64.44 7.56 13.49 2360 55° 72 31 37.5
shear wave angle block
20N00L-20 20mm delay block 25.3 6.7 20 2360 0° 32 31 20
20N00L-40 40mm delay block 25.3 6.7 40 2360 0° 32 31 40
30-70°
20N55S 52.58 5.42 18.94 2360 55° 58 31 35.5
shear wave angle block
10N00L-20 20mm delay block 13 4 20 2360 0° 17 28 20
10N00L-40 40mm delay block 13 4 40 2360 0° 17 28 40
30-70°
10N55S 27.26 3.24 8.35 2360 55° 30.5 28 17.5
shear wave angle block
 High Temperature Wedge

High temperature wedge enables testing on surface up to 200℃.

Maximum contact time is 10 seconds.
Cool to ambient before reuse.

Wedge X XT Z Velocity Refracted L W H

Description
Model mm mm mm m/s Ang mm mm mm
High Temperature Wedge
64N00L-20-H 20mm Delay Block 73.5 10.5 20 2590 0° 84 35.6 20
64N00L-40-H 40mm Delay Block 73.5 10.5 40 2590 0° 84 35.6 40
16N00L-20-H 20mm Delay Block 21.75 6.25 20 2590 0° 28 31 20
16N00L-40-H 40mm Delay Block 21.75 6.25 40 2590 0° 28 31 40
8N00L-20-H 20mm Delay Block 11.25 3.75 20 2590 0° 15 28 20
8N00L-40-H 40mm Delay Block 11.25 3.75 40 2590 0° 15 28 40
40N00L-20-H 20mm Delay Block 44.9 7.1 20 2590 0° 52 31 20
40N00L-40-H 40mm Delay Block 44.9 7.1 40 2590 0° 52 31 40
32N00L-20-H 20mm Delay Block 38 7 20 2590 0° 45 31 20
32N00L-40-H 40mm Delay Block 38 7 40 2590 0° 45 31 40
20N00L-20-H 20mm Delay Block 25.3 6.7 20 2590 0° 32 31 20
20N00L-40-H 40mm Delay Block 25.3 6.7 40 2590 0° 32 31 40
10N00L-20-H 20mm Delay Block 13 4 20 2590 0° 17 28 20
10N00L-40-H 40mm Delay Block 13 4 40 2590 0° 17 28 40

Curved Wedge
All the wedge models available now can be customized with curvature.
Irrigation Wedge

Water is used as couplant;

Suitable for automatic inspection.
Conventional wedges with surface curvature can be made based
on requirement.

Wedge X XT Z Velocity Refracted L W H

Description
Model mm mm mm m/s Ang mm mm mm
Irrigation Wedge
30-70°
8N55S-I 21.69 3.31 8.4 2360 55° 25 39 15
shear wave angle block
8N00L-20-I 20mm Delay Block 25.25 9.75 20 2360 0° 35 28 20
8N00L-40-I 40mm Delay Block 25.25 9.75 40 2360 0° 35 28 40
30-70°
16N55S-I 34.94 5.06 9.67 2360 55° 40 43 22.5
shear wave angle block
16N00L-20-I 20mm Delay Block 43.5 4.5 20 2360 0° 48 31 20
16N00L-40-I 40mm Delay Block 43.5 4.5 40 2360 0° 48 31 40

Crawler for Phased Array

Different crawlers compatible with PA probes can be provided by SIUI.
Example of Phased Array Probe Test Report

Probe:5.0L64-1.0-10 Probe Conformance Summary

Serial Number:******** Overall Vp-p Sensitivity: 2.39dB (<=3dB)
Average Center Frequency: 5.13MHz(5.0MHz+/-10%)
Probe Information Average -6dB Bandwidth: 78.46%(>=60%)
Frequency: 5.0MHz
Probe Type: Linear Array Probe Test Condition
Element Count: 64 Instrument Model: 5052UA
Cable Length: 2.0M Pulse Voltage: 120V
Pulse Type: Negative
Active Area Dimension Dumping: 50ohm
Length: 64mm Energy: 1
Elevation: 10mm Target Medium: Rexolite
Pitch: 1.0mm Target Type: 25.4mm Plate
Matching Medium: Rexolite

Probe Test Result

Parameters Unit Min Max Mean

Peak-Peak Sensitivity dB -47.61 -45.22 -46.79
-20dB Pulse Length nS 582.4 636 605.23
-6dB Center Frequency MHz 5.07 5.25 5.13
-6dB Bandwidth % 74.59 80.39 78.46

Probe Test Graph

1. Element Waveform: 2. Element Waveform FFT:

SIUI can Provide

A series of phased array probes compatible with different phased array flaw detectors;
Customization of phased array probes and wedges with different specifications.
TOFD Probes
Ordering Information:

T2-12L-UN
TOFD Screw Thread Unit:UN
Frequency Connector Type: L-LEMO 00,MD-Microdot
Crystal dimension Φ12 LEMO 00 Connector Microdot Connector

Crystal
Max. Pulse Housing
Frequency Diameter Screw Thread
Probe Voltage Dimension Compatible Wedge
D1 Unit
MHz mm V mm
D2:18
T2-12L-UN 2 12 -800
H:32
D2:18
T2-14L-UN 2 14 -800
H:32
UN:11/16-24UNEF TFD-45/60/70-UN
D2:18
T2.25-12MD-UN 2.25 12 -800
H:22.3
D2:18
T2.25-14MD-UN 2.25 14 -800
H:22.3

Test Report：T2-14L-UN 9mm plexiglass test block

Crystal
Max. Pulse Housing
Frequency Diameter Screw Thread
Probe Voltage Dimension Compatible Wedge
D1 Unit
MHz mm V mm
D2:18
T2-10L-UN 2 10 -800
H:32
D2:18
T2.5-10L-UN 2.5 10 -700
H:32
D2:18
T3.5-10L-UN 3.5 10 -700
H:32
D2:18
T5-10L-UN 5 10 -500 UN:11/16-24UNEF TFD-45/60/70-UN
H:32
D2:18
T2.25-10MD-UN 2.25 10 -800
H:22.3
D2:18
T3.5-10MD-UN 3.5 10 -700
H:22.3
D2:18
T5-10MD-UN 5 10 -500
H:22.3
Test Report：T3.5-10L-UN 9mm plexiglass test block

Crystal Max. Pulse Housing

Frequency Screw Thread
Probe Diameter D1 Voltage Dimension Compatible Wedge
Unit
MHz mm V mm
D2:11.5
T4-6L-UN 4 6 -500
H:28.7
D2:11.5
T5-3L-UN 5 3 -500
H:28.7
D2:11.5
T5-6L-UN 5 6 -500
H:28.7
D2:11.5
T7.5-3L-UN 7.5 3 -300
H:28.7
D2:11.5
T7.5-6L-UN 7.5 6 -300
H:28.7
D2:11.2
T2.25-6MD-UN 2.5 6 -800 UN:3/8-32UNEF TFB-45/60/70-UN
H:19.7
D2:11.2
T3.5-6MD-UN 3.5 6 -700
H:19.7
D2:11.2
T5-3MD-UN 5 3 -500
H:19.7
D2:11.2
T5-6MD-UN 5 6 -500
H:19.7
D2:11.2
T7.5-3MD-UN 7.5 3 -300
H:19.7
D2:11.2
T7.5-6MD-UN 7.5 6 -300
H:19.7

Test Report：T5-6L-UN 9mm plexiglass test block

 Crystal Max. Pulse Housing
Frequency Screw Thread
Probe Diameter D1 Voltage Dimension Compatible Wedge
Unit
MHz mm V mm
D2:11.5
T10-3L-UN 10 3 -300
H:28.7
D2:11.5
T10-6L-UN 10 6 -300
H:28.7
D2:11.5
T15-3L-UN 15 3 -200
H:28.7
UN:3/8-32UNEF TFC-45/60/70-UN
D2:11.2
T10-3MD-UN 10 3 -300
H:19.7
D2:11.2
T10-6MD-UN 10 6 -300
H:19.7
D2:11.2
T15-3MD-UN 15 3 -200
H:19.7

Test Report：T10-3L-UN 9mm polystyrene test block

SIUI can Provide

A series of TOFD probes compatible with different TOFD flaw detectors;

Customization of TOFD probes and wedges with different specifications.

Wedge for TOFD Probe

Ordering Information:

TFB-45-UN-I
Series Code I:irrigation/ without “I” is non-irrigation
Screw Thread Unit: UN
Refracted Angle in Steel
Non-irrigation Wedge

Wedge Velocity Refracted L W H D Screw Thread

Type
Model m/s Angle in Steel mm mm mm mm Unit

TFB-45-UN 2730 45 24 16 16 3
TFB-60-UN 2730 60 24 16 16 3
TFB-70-UN 2730 70 24 16 16 3
Brass UN:3/8-32UNEF
TFC-45-UN 2360 45 24 16 14.6 3
Longitudinal Wave
TFC-60-UN 2360 60 24 16 14.6 3
Wedge
TFC-70-UN 2360 70 24 16 14.6 3
TFD-45-UN 2730 45 31 24 21.5 3
TFD-60-UN 2730 60 31 24 21.5 3 UN:11/16-24UNEF
TFD-70-UN 2730 70 31 24 21.5 3

Short Flank Non-irrigation Wedge

Wedge Velocity Refracted L W H D Screw Thread

Type
Model m/s Angle in Steel mm mm mm mm Unit

TFG-45-UN 2730 45 17.5 16 12.3 3

TFG-60-UN Resins 2730 60 17.5 16 12.3 3
TFG-70-UN Longitudinal Wave 2730 70 17.5 16 12.3 3
UN:3/8-32UNEF
TFH-45-UN Wedge 2360 45 17.5 16 12.3 3
TFH-60-UN 2360 60 17.5 16 12.3 3
TFH-70-UN 2360 70 17.5 16 12.3 3
 Irrigation Wedge

Outer Inner
Wedge Velocity Refracted L W H
Type Aperture D Aperture D Screw Thread Unit
Model Angle in Steel
m/s mm mm mm mm mm
TFB-45-UN-I 2730 45 20 32 13 6 3
TFB-60-UN-I 2730 60 20 32 13 6 3
TFB-70-UN-I 2730 70 20 32 13 6 3
Resins UN:3/8-32UNEF
TFC-45-UN-I 2360 45 20 32 12.5 6 3
Longitudinal
TFC-60-UN-I 2360 60 20 32 12.5 6 3
Wave Wedge
TFC-70-UN-I 2360 70 20 32 12.5 6 3
TFD-45-UN-I 2730 45 30.5 32 18 6 3
TFD-60-UN-I 2730 60 30.5 32 18 6 3 UN:11/16-24UNEF
TFD-70-UN-I 2730 70 30.5 32 18 6 3

Short Flank Irrigation Wedge

Outer Inner
Velocity Refracted L W H
Wedge Model Type Aperture D Aperture D Screw Thread Unit
Angle in Steel
m/s mm mm mm mm mm
TFG-45-UN-I 2730 45 17.5 22 11.2 3 2
TFG-60-UN-I Resins 2730 60 17.5 22 11.2 3 2
TFG-70-UN-I Longitudinal 2730 70 17.5 22 11.2 3 2
UN:3/8-32UNEF
TFH-45-UN-I Wave Wedge 2360 45 17.5 22 10.6 3 2
TFH-60-UN-I 2360 60 17.5 22 10.9 3 2
TFH-70-UN-I 2360 70 17.5 22 10.9 3 2
Crawler for TOFD
Different crawlers compatible with TOFD probes can be provided by SIUI.

TOFD Probe Selection

(Based on ASTM E2373-04)

Probe selection shall be based on the application requirements. The following tables provide
initial recommended probe parameters for specified thickness ranges in ferritic steels.
For austenitic or other attenuative materials, nominal frequencies normally need to be reduced
and element sizes increased.

Table 1 For Steel Thickness Ranges up to 75 mm (3 in.)

Nominal Wall
Nominal Frequency Element Size
Thickness Recommended Angles
mm(in.) MHz mm(in.)
<12 (0.375) 10 to 15 2 to 6 (0.08 to 0.25) 60 to 70°
12 to < 35 (0.375 to 1.4) 5 to 10 2 to 6 (0.08 to 0.25) 50 to 70°
35 to < 75 (1.4 to 3) 2 to 5 6 to 12 (0.25 to 0.5) 45 to 65°

For thickness ranges in steel 75 to 300 mm, the beam divergence from a single element is not likely to provide sufficient intensity for good
detection over the entire thickness. For thickness 75 mm (3 in.) and greater (in steel) the examination piece shall be divided into multiple zones.
For thickness 75 mm (3 in.) and greater (in steel) and when required in smaller thickness, sensitivity targets shall be placed in a reference block
at least at 25% and 75% through thickness in each zone to verify that there is adequate beam coverage for the multiple zone technique used.

Table 2 For Steel Thickness Range 75 mm (3 in.) to 300 mm (12 in.)

Wall Thickness Zone Nominal Frequency Element Size

Nominal Angles
mm(in.) MHz mm(in.)
<35 (0 to 1.4) 5 to 10 2 to 6 (0.08 to 0.25) 50 to 70°
35 to < 100 (1.4 to 4) 2 to 7.5 6 to 12 (0.25 to 0.5) 45 to 65°
100 to < 300 (4 to 12) 2 to 7.5 6 to 12 (0.25 to 0.5) 45 to 65°

On thick sections requiring more than one TOFD pair the lateral wave or back-wall signal may not always be visible. Therefore, provision in the
linearizing algorithms must be made to permit inputs of other parameters instead of the lateral and back-wall signal positions. For wall thickness
less than 75 mm (3 in.), technique qualifications may require they too be divided into smaller ranges with each range addressed by a dedicated
TOFD pair.
Shantou Institute of Ultrasonic Instruments Co., Ltd.
Add: #77, Jinsha Road, Shantou 515041, Guangdong, China
Tel: +86-754-88250150 Fax: +86-754-88251499
E-mail: siui@siui.com Website: http://www.siui.com
Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice.
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