SURFACE ARRAY AND TUBE
INSPECTION SYSTEM
High performance
Multi-technology
User-centered
Breaking Out…
At Eddyfi, our mission is to create the best performing, application-specific, eddy current testing solutions in the
world; solutions that make your work safer, more efficient and more profitable.
Every day, our world-renowned eddy current experts work at This instrument has been designed to provide the transition
accomplishing this mission, developing the industry’s best path that you asked for. The Ectane is powered by Magnifi,
performing and most reliable test instruments, scanners, a complete and stable data acquisition, analysis and reporting
probes, and acquisition and analysis software. software. The connectors are standard and similar to those
of the TC ™ product line and MS5800 ™. Magnifi can drive
Today, Eddyfi launches the Ectane ™, a new kind of
the Ectane as well as the MS5800™ and TC7700™. Magnifi
no-compromise, high-performance inspection system with a
also supports files and setups created with ECVision®
strong bent on usability and user-friendliness. Ectane is a
and EddyView™.
field-ready multi-technology surface, heat exchanger (HX),
and tube inspection instrument based on the remote data In a world hobbled by a widespread lack of user-centered
acquisition unit (RDAU) concept. instruments, Eddyfi brings you a way to break out.
Eddyfi: Performance Matters
Eddyfi is the newest company in the field
of non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment.
Eddyfi was created in 2009, following the Eddyfi has the expertise, engineering,
reorganization of Zetec Canada. Today, and manufacturing flexibility to supply
it employs experts with backgrounds fully-integrated and specially-made
at Zetec, R/D Tech, and Tecrad. solutions that make customers safer,
more efficient and more profitable.
Ultra-Modern, High-Octane Performance
Eddyfi brings to the field a combination of power and functionality that has never been available before in such
a small and light remote data acquisition unit.
Small and Light Inspection Flexibility
Key to the Ectane ™ is the form factor and packaging. The The Ectane provides innovative features that will add flexibility
instrument is compact, at roughly 10 liters (610 in3). Its 100% to your inspection programs. The plug-and-play connectivity
magnesium alloy casing comes in at less than 15 lbs with of the instrument and the self-calibration tool can all help
batteries and multiplexer. Such a light instrument does not increase the productivity and efficiency of your team. The
need to be carried in a backpack or some kind of trolley; you instrument’s two batteries can be used as your main power
can simply carry it in your hand. source, or as backup, should power from the outlet be
interrupted during the acquisition. The remote control allows
Sealed Enclosure
driving the acquisition sequence from a distance and also
The instrument’s cubic shape adapts to any floor, tabletop, 1-man operation.
or side position. With its rugged and completely sealed
enclosure, you can use the Ectane in the world’s most
inhospitable inspection environments, be it a nuclear
contaminated area or a highly dusty environment.
Key Features & Benefits
Standard
connectors
One-man operation
via remote control
IRIS:
Internal Rotating
Inspection System
SmartMUX™:
integrated, universal
and programmable
ECA multiplexer
Multi-technology Battery power and Plug-and-play Light, rugged,
for tube inspections: backup for 100% connectivity portable and
ECT, RFT, NFT, MFL uptime sealed
and array equivalents
Efficiency and Power for Surface Array Technologies
Before the Ectane™, eddy current array (ECA) instruments made the execution of surface inspections very
complicated. Bulky eddy current (ECT) instruments, once combined with external multiplexers and associated
cables, lacked in field practicality. Also, associated application-specific external multiplexers brought with them
severe process limitations in terms of coil patterns, channel capacity and probe connectors.
Introducing the SmartMUX ™ : an Integrated, Up to 256 elements
Universal and Programmable Multiplexer
The Ectane also expands the capacity of ECA to 256 elements:
With the Ectane, Eddyfi introduces the game-changing additional elements typically improve probe coverage, pitch or
SmartMUX, a multiplexer that resides inside the instrument, resolution, and inspection time. The Ectane is available in three
thus eliminating all issues associated with extraneous different configurations: 64, 128, or 256 elements. Modular by
components and cables. Array probes now connect directly to design, the instrument may be factory-retrofitted over time to
the Ectane’s single or double 160-pin connector. increase channel capacity from 64 to 128 or 256 elements.
The SmartMUX is also programmable, to support any coil In many ways, we believe the Ectane redefines the potential of
topology that may be deemed more efficient for a given eddy current array technologies for surface NDT inspection.
inspection. You program it directly from a convenient wizard
inside Magnifi ™, the acquisition, analysis, and reporting
software that drives the Ectane. With such versatility, the Ectane
allows users and probe designers alike to take advantage of
any absolute, differential, or transmit-receive eddy current coil
technology they want.
Multi-Technology
for Multi-Tube
Applications
NDT inspections of tubes and heat exchangers (HX)
may require the use of several techniques depending
of the types of material involved. The Ectane™ can be
configured with almost any combination of conventional
eddy current (ECT), array (ECA/RFA), remote field/near
field/magnetic flux leakage (RFT/NFT/MFL), and internal
rotating inspection system (IRIS) techniques.
By combining two or more techniques, one eliminates
the need for additional instruments and software while
improving field versatility and performance.
Remote Field Testing
Electromagnetic techniques such as RFT and MFL are used to
inspect carbon steel and ferritic materials. The Ectane’s low
frequency and excellent bandwidth filter capabilities combined
with software-specific RFT features and voltage planes ensure Advanced Array Tube Probes
effective defect identification and assessment.
Array Technology for Tubes
The Ectane instrument and Magnifi™ C-scan views are designed
to support emerging eddy current array (ECA), remote field
array (RFA), and magnetic flux array (MFA) applications for tube
inspections. Array technologies leverage the Ectane’s eight
channels by multiplexing channel signals. Tube array probes
using the Ectane’s SmartMUX™, or equipped with their own
on-board multiplexer, can identify and characterize axial and
circumferential flaws.
IRIS
The internal rotating inspection system (IRIS) technique uses an
ultrasonic beam to measure wall thickness. This Ectane option,
combined with innovative probe turbine technology, provides
high sensitivity data that is critical to structural integrity
assessments in heat exchangers. Ectane Tube and HX Model
• Improved software stability
• Acquisition and analysis with Ectane™,
MS5800™, and TC7700™ instruments
• Supports data read back and analysis:
– MS5800™, TC™ family instruments
– ECVision® and EddyView™
• Designed for Windows™ XP and Windows™ 7
• Drive Ectane™ without BootP!
• Advanced features for array, RFT, NFT, IRIS
• Compatible for dual use with Zetec’s UltraVision®
Advanced Eddy Current Data Acquisition & Analysis Software
Magnifi™ is the most comprehensive, stable, and reliable acquisition and analysis software for multi-technology
surface and tube inspections. It must now be considered the preferred solution for mission-critical inspections that
demand data storage or advanced analysis.
Compatibility Legacy So long BootP
Magnifi can drive the Ectane as well as TC7700™ and MS5800™ A particular innovation of Magnifi is the plug-and-play
instruments. Magnifi reads back data files acquired by MS5800™ connectivity with Ectane. The days of BootP voodoo sessions
and TC™ product line instruments and setup files created are gone. Magnifi also provides options for hard USB keys
with ECVision ® and EddyView ™ software. Magnifi is also (dongle) and PC-dedicated software keys (SK).
compatible for dual use and mixed-technology inspections
with Zetec’s UltraVision ®. It even exports tube data in
tubesheet mapping software such as TubePro™, CARTO™, or
TSD™-compatible formats.
Forward-thinking
Magnifi is Windows™ XP-/Windows™ 7-compatible and offers
three independent but perfectly integrated operating modes:
setup, acquisition, and analysis. The program provides the
detailed features and specific tools required for advanced array
technology, RFT, and IRIS. It also provides detailed and
customizable reporting features that can be matched to a
variety of inspection needs and environments. Finally, Magnifi
is fully supported, with a SDK program, a full-fledged
Main window of Magnifi™
customization program, technical support, user documentation,
and training.
Specifications
General Specifications Remote Field Testing (RFT/NFT)
Dimensions (W × H × D) 11 in. × 10 in. × 6.25 in. Probe Inputs 8
(279.6 mm × 254 mm × 158.8 mm)
Number of Frequencies 8
Volume 610 in3 (10 litres)
Frequency Range 5 Hz–250 kHz
w/ battery: 15 lb. (6.8 kg);
Weight w/o battery: 13 lb. (5.9 kg) Generator/Coil Driver 2
Power Requirements Generator Output/Coil Drive 20 V, peak-to-peak
100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz
(Automatic Selection) Receiver Gain 36-dB range, 50–86 dB
Power Configuration Direct VAC or battery (removable) Acquisition/Sampling Rate 40,000/sec
Battery Type Lithium-ion, rechargeable, DOT compliant Array Support Up to 64 channels
Battery Life 8 hours, typical
Cooling Sealed, fanless Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL)
Encoders 3-axis, quadrature with individual reset line Probe Inputs 8
Remote Control Start/Stop/Balance/Next File Receiver Gain 36-dB range, 12–48 dB
Computer Interface 100BaseT (fast Ethernet) Array Support Up to 64 channels
Automatic probe recognition and setup
Probe Recognition (ProbeID )
™
Internal Rotary Inspection System (IRIS)
technology (Advanced array probes only).
Operating Temperature Range 32–113 °F (0–45 °C) Number of UT channels 1, pulse-echo
Relative Humidity 95%, non-condensing 0–300 V drive; 0–70 dB (1 dB steps);
Internal pulser/receiver
Compliance ASME, EN 61010-1, EMC, CSA, CE, WEEE, RoHS 0–70 dB DAC
4 user-selectable filters;
Filters
25 MHz system bandwidth
Eddy Current (ECT) Transducer frequency 2–20 MHz
Probe Inputs 8
Digitizer 12 bits, 100 MHz
Number of Frequencies 8
Maximum pulsing rate 20 kHz
Frequency Range 5 Hz – 4 MHz
Generator / Coil Driver 2
Generator Output / Coil Drive 20 V, peak-to-peak
Injection Modes multiplexed, simultaneous, continuous
Receiver Gain 36-dB range, 23–59 dB
Data Resolution 16 bits
Acquisition / Sampling Rate 40,000 / sec
Eddy Current Array (ECA)
Number of Channels 64, 128, or 256
SmartMUX™: Integrated, Programmable
Multiplexer
& Universal
Connector Single or double 160-pin array
Compatible with External Multiplexer Via 41-pin Extended ET connector
Ordering information
MODULES
ECT ECA RFT/NFT/MFL IRIS
EFI-INST-ECTANE-E E
EFI-INST-ECTANE-ERNM E RNM
EFI-INST-ECTANE-ERNMI E RNM I
EFI-INST-ECTANE-I I
EFI-INST-ECTANE-E64 E 64
EFI-INST-ECTANE-E64RNM E 64 RNM
EFI-INST-ECTANE-E64RNMI E 64 RNM I
EFI-INST-ECTANE-E128 E 128
All instruments come with shoulder strap, batteries (×2),
EFI-INST-ECTANE-E128RNM E 128 RNM battery charger, Ethernet cable, power adapter and cables,
EFI-INST-ECTANE-E128RNMI E 128 RNM I transportation casing.
EFI-INST-ECTANE-E256 E 256
For Ectane accessories, please visit www.eddyfi.com/ectane.
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