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The PipeWIZARD™ iX phased array ultrasonic testing system helps pipeline companies ensure the reliable validation of girth welds during the construction process.

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Equally rugged and compact, the PipeWIZARD iX system is designed to facilitate both onshore and offshore pipeline inspections. A highly efficient automated ultrasonic testing (AUT) solution, this powerful multitechnology detection system reveals defects in girth welds and the heat-affected zone (HAZ) so they can be quickly analyzed and evaluated.

PipeWIZARD™ iX Automated Ultrasonic System for Girth Weld Inspection

The PipeWIZARD™ iX phased array ultrasonic testing system helps pipeline companies ensure the reliable validation of girth welds during the construction process. Equally rugged and compact, the PipeWIZARD iX system is designed to facilitate both onshore and offshore pipeline inspections. A highly efficient automated ultrasonic testing (AUT) solution, this powerful multitechnology detection system reveals defects in girth welds and the heat-affected zone (HAZ) so they can be quickly analyzed and evaluated.

High-Performance Instrument for Standard and Advanced Inspections

The PipeWIZARD iX system is built to resist vibrations, shocks, and electromagnetic interference, and it can withstand extreme temperatures. Thanks to its compact yet robust design, the PipeWIZARD iX system is also easy to transport and manipulate with confidence.

Lighter than its predecessor, the PipeWIZARD iX system’s data acquisition unit is integrated onto the scanner, making it easier to set up and operate. Featuring more powerful electronics and more input channels, the QuickScan iX PA 64:256 data acquisition instrument boosts the PipeWIZARD system’s capabilities and efficiency, improving the coverage capacity and supporting advanced ultrasonic inspection techniques.

Improved Ease of Use and On-Site Efficiency

The optimized hardware design of the PipeWIZARD iX system provides increased setup flexibility and adaptability. Additional umbilical cable lengths, quick-latching connectors, and configurable probe modules increase your ability to accommodate the PipeWIZARD iX setup to varying inspection needs and environments. Its narrower band also significantly reduces coating cutback requirements versus its predecessor.

The PipeWIZARD iX system enables onsite inspection personnel to work together more easily and efficiently. Integrated indicator lights and software functions ease the communication between the scanner technician and operator, so the inspection goes smoothly, even under challenging conditions.

Optimized Inspection and Analysis Workflow

Thoughtfully designed to reflect the key requirements for reliable and code-compliant girth weld validation, the PipeWIZARD iX companion software is easier to use yet features more advanced and sophisticated tools, including:

Embedded ES BeamTool software
Calibration block designer
Encoder auto-calibration
Analysis assistance

For increased data accessibility and versatility, the QuickScan iX PA acquisition unit saves data files in an open file format, facilitating custom software development. If customization is an aspect that interests you, talk to your Evident representative for more details.

Applications

Complete Girth Weld Inspection System

The PipeWIZARD iX girth weld inspection system is built for demanding and extreme conditions, from cold subarctic regions to hot deserts. Detecting defects including lack of fusion, incomplete penetration, porosity, burn through, undercut, hi-low, crack, cold lap, inclusion, etc. the PipeWIZARD iX system adapts to all circumferential weld configurations:

Any weld profile type, including J-bevel, V-bevel, double V, X, etc.

Pipe wall thicknesses typically from 6 mm (0.25 in.) to more than 35 mm (1.4 in.); options are available for thicker pipes.

Pipe diametersfrom 168 mm (6.625 in.) to 1524 mm (60 in.).

Pipe materialsfrom standard carbon-steel to more complex configurations, including Inconel, and cladded pipe.

Automated Ultrasonic Testing (AUT)

For pipeline girth weld inspection, automated ultrasonic testing (AUT) is the replacement of choice for traditional radiography.

Some clear advantages of AUT over radiography:

No radiation risks for personnel, no chemicals, or environmental concerns
Comparatively short inspection cycle time enabling high productivity
Better detection and sizing accuracy, leading to lower rejection rates
Satisfies Engineering Critical Assessment (ECA) acceptance criteria with measurement of vertical height and depth of indications
Real-time analysis from smart output display
Data and inspection reports
No licensing required

Multitechnology Inspection Capabilities

Leverage the versatile advanced phased array and conventional ultrasonic technology of the PipeWIZARD iX system:

Zone discrimination?each zone, approximately equal to a welding pass, is inspected individually with a PA pulse-echo or pitch-catch technique, enabling full coverage of the bevel area and the volume of the weld with accurate flaw sizing.
Time-of-flight diffraction (TOFD)?used to confirm indications seen on the strip chart or to improve detection and sizing on small or misoriented indications.
Phased array (PA)? conventional PA techniques, such as sectorial, linear, or compound scans, can be used as complementary methods or to inspect weld configurations where zone discrimination is not optimal.
Conventional UT?for detecting transverse flaws in a pitch-catch configuration, measuring wall thickness, inspecting the upper area of the weld with creeping waves, etc.
Total focusing method (TFM) compatible?the powerful QuickScan iX PA data acquisition instrument is capable of supporting the complex firing patterns required for advanced techniques such as TFM.

Code Compliance for Girth Weld AUT Inspections

Confidently validate girth welds according to international standards and regulations governing both the offshore and onshore pipeline industry. The PipeWIZARD iX system enables you to perform AUT inspections that comply with the following codes:

ASTM E-1961 code (covering key elements of AUT of girth welds, including zone discrimination, rapid data interpretation, specialized calibration blocks, and configuration procedures)
API 1104 standard (by inference)
DNV-OS-F101 standard (the offshore AUT code)

When your company’s specifications demand it, you can increase the accuracy of your flaw sizing and achieve a level of resolution that exceeds these code requirements.

Features

Key Features of the PipeWIZARD iX System

Integrated QuickScan iX PA data acquisition instrument accommodating PA probes with up to 256 elements and up to 10 independent UT probes.
Acquisition unit conveniently mounted on the scanner, eliminating signal attenuation due to a long umbilical cable.
Embedded with Eclipse Scientific’s BeamTool software for inspection and analysis, offering the zonal discrimination technique including a zonal cal block designer.
Software equipped more automated tools:

Auto-setup
Auto-layout
Encoder auto-calibration
Assisted analysis
Auto-sizing in height and length

Quick-connect umbilical cable is light, swivels easily, and come in various lengths, simplifying cable management and improving the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).
Length options: 10 m, 20 m, 30 m, and 50 m (32.8 ft, 65.6 ft, 98.4 ft, and 164 ft).
Scanner carriage is easy to set up and operate with its improved clamping and drive wheel adjustment mechanisms, making it easier to adapt to different pipe diameters.
Minimal parts requiring low maintenance and designed for durability in all conditions.
Width of the band is reduced, lowering the required coating cutback (shorter coating cutback than the previous model); the same band can be used for 2 pipe diameters using the optional spacers .
Probe module holds up to 12 probes; you can easily remove and add sections as required.
The smart spring-loaded arms (low maintenance) holding the probes are equipped with a pointer to set accurately the index offsets.
Direct communication between scanner technician and operator (“Ready” button and scan validation light).
GPS option to record geographic position in the data file.
System hardware is ready to support FMC/TFM (upcoming software feature).

Specifications

Size	Full scanner with handles	577 mm × 578 mm × 210 mm (22.7 in. × 22.7 in. × 8.3 in.)
Size	Acquisition unit	243 mm × 188 mm × 100 mm (9.6 in. × 7.4 in. × 3.9 in.)
Weight	Full scanner with handles	18 kg (40 lb)
Weight	Acquisition unit	4.8 kg (10.6 lb)
Pipe Diameter Range	From 168 mm (6.625 in.) to 1524 mm (60 in.)
Maximum Scanning Speed	100 mm/s (3.9 in./s)
Environment	Storage temperature	−30°C to 60°C (−22°F to 140°F)
	Operating Temperature	−30°C to 50°C (−22°F to 122°F)
	Max relative humidity	90% noncondensing
	Pollution degree (level)	4
	Altitude	Up to 2000 m (6561 ft)
	IP rating	IP65
	Installation category	III
Ethernet Connectivity	Ethernet interface	1000BASE-T (bandwidth of 1000 Mbps)
	Cable length	30 m max. (100 ft)
	Cable type	Category 5e or higher, shielded
	Transfer rate on Ethernet cable	940 Mbps max.
	Connector	Female RJ-45, shielded
DC Power Requirements	Voltage	24 VDC ±5%
DC Power Requirements	Max. power consumption	360 W
System	Warm-up time	None
Probe Connectors	2 phased array (IPEX) and 10 conventional UT (LEMO)
Positioning System	External GPS (optional)
Temperature Sensor	Thermocouple for wedge temperature monitoring
Techniques	Zone discrimination, PA, TOFD, UT
Techniques	TFM, PWI, PCI (hardware ready, software features in dev.)

Pulser Specifications
Parameter	PA	UT
Number of Focal Laws	1024	N/A
Pulse Output (into a 50 ?) ±10%	5, 10 , 20, 40, 60, 80, 90 volts peak-to-peak (Vpp) for a bipolar pulse
Pulse Output (in High Impedance) ±10%	7.8, 15.6, 31, 62, 93, 124, 140 Vpp for a bipolar pulse
Number of Pulsers	64:256PR with parallel firing	10
Number of Elements	256	N/A
UT Channels	N/A	P/E: up to 10 and P/C: up to 5
Pulse Width/Step (Precision of 5 ns or ±10%)	30 ns to 1000 ns (steps of 5 ns)
Fall Time	15 ns for a 40 Vpp bipolar pulse
Pulse Shape	Bipolar, positive, and negative square pulse
Output Impedance	25 ?	39 ?

Receiver Specifications
Parameter	PA	UT
Gain Range/Increment	0 dB to 80 dB (44 dB analog + 36 dB digital)
Gain Resolution	0.1 dB
Maximum Input Signal	P/E & P/C: 1.15 Vpp	P/E & P/C: 1.04 Vpp
Input Impedance	P/E: 59? ±10%; P/C: 69? ±10%	P/E & P/C: 132 ? ±10%
Gain Precision between Channels (at 20 dB)	0.5 dB	0.1 dB
Crosstalk Isolation between Channels	>46 dB at 5 MHz	>67 dB at 5 MHz
System Bandwidth (−3 dB) ±10%	0.68 MHz to 22.3 MHz

Data Specifications
Elementary A/D Converter	PA: 14 bits, 120 MSPS; UT: 14 bits, 120 MSPS
Digitizing Frequency	100 MHz
Amplitude Resolution	8 bits / 16 bits
A-Scan Height	Up to 800%
Global Data Throughput	Up to 90 MB/s
Maximum Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF)	25 kHz
Maximum Number of A-Scan Samples	16380
Acquisition Depth	163.8 µs without compression
Compression	1 to 2000
Averaging	1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64
Rectifier	RF/FW/HW+/HW−
Digital Filtering	Low-pass: 2, 4, 7.45 MHz Band-pass: 2 (1–3.5), 4 (2–6.5), 5 (2.5–8), 8 (4–12), 10 (5–16), 12 (6–18) MHz High-pass: 4, 6, 8, 10 MHz

Certifications
EMC	EN IEC 61326-1:2021, EN 61000-3-2:2014, EN 61000-3-3:2013 USA: FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B – Verification Canada : ICES-001 Issue 5 July 2020
GPS	ETSI EN 301 489-19 V2.2.1 (2022-09)
Phased Array	ISO-18563-1 (2015)

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PipeWIZARD™ iX Automated Ultrasonic System for Girth Weld Inspection

High-Performance Instrument for Standard and Advanced Inspections

Improved Ease of Use and On-Site Efficiency

Optimized Inspection and Analysis Workflow

Embedded ES BeamTool software
Calibration block designer
Encoder auto-calibration
Analysis assistance

Applications

Complete Girth Weld Inspection System

Any weld profile type, including J-bevel, V-bevel, double V, X, etc.

Pipe wall thicknesses typically from 6 mm (0.25 in.) to more than 35 mm (1.4 in.); options are available for thicker pipes.

Pipe diametersfrom 168 mm (6.625 in.) to 1524 mm (60 in.).

Pipe materialsfrom standard carbon-steel to more complex configurations, including Inconel, and cladded pipe.

Automated Ultrasonic Testing (AUT)

For pipeline girth weld inspection, automated ultrasonic testing (AUT) is the replacement of choice for traditional radiography.

Some clear advantages of AUT over radiography:

No radiation risks for personnel, no chemicals, or environmental concerns
Comparatively short inspection cycle time enabling high productivity
Better detection and sizing accuracy, leading to lower rejection rates
Satisfies Engineering Critical Assessment (ECA) acceptance criteria with measurement of vertical height and depth of indications
Real-time analysis from smart output display
Data and inspection reports
No licensing required

Multitechnology Inspection Capabilities

Leverage the versatile advanced phased array and conventional ultrasonic technology of the PipeWIZARD iX system:

Zone discrimination?each zone, approximately equal to a welding pass, is inspected individually with a PA pulse-echo or pitch-catch technique, enabling full coverage of the bevel area and the volume of the weld with accurate flaw sizing.
Time-of-flight diffraction (TOFD)?used to confirm indications seen on the strip chart or to improve detection and sizing on small or misoriented indications.
Phased array (PA)? conventional PA techniques, such as sectorial, linear, or compound scans, can be used as complementary methods or to inspect weld configurations where zone discrimination is not optimal.
Conventional UT?for detecting transverse flaws in a pitch-catch configuration, measuring wall thickness, inspecting the upper area of the weld with creeping waves, etc.
Total focusing method (TFM) compatible?the powerful QuickScan iX PA data acquisition instrument is capable of supporting the complex firing patterns required for advanced techniques such as TFM.

Code Compliance for Girth Weld AUT Inspections

ASTM E-1961 code (covering key elements of AUT of girth welds, including zone discrimination, rapid data interpretation, specialized calibration blocks, and configuration procedures)
API 1104 standard (by inference)
DNV-OS-F101 standard (the offshore AUT code)

When your company’s specifications demand it, you can increase the accuracy of your flaw sizing and achieve a level of resolution that exceeds these code requirements.

Features

Key Features of the PipeWIZARD iX System

Integrated QuickScan iX PA data acquisition instrument accommodating PA probes with up to 256 elements and up to 10 independent UT probes.
Acquisition unit conveniently mounted on the scanner, eliminating signal attenuation due to a long umbilical cable.
Embedded with Eclipse Scientific’s BeamTool software for inspection and analysis, offering the zonal discrimination technique including a zonal cal block designer.
Software equipped more automated tools:

Auto-setup
Auto-layout
Encoder auto-calibration
Assisted analysis
Auto-sizing in height and length

Quick-connect umbilical cable is light, swivels easily, and come in various lengths, simplifying cable management and improving the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).
Length options: 10 m, 20 m, 30 m, and 50 m (32.8 ft, 65.6 ft, 98.4 ft, and 164 ft).
Scanner carriage is easy to set up and operate with its improved clamping and drive wheel adjustment mechanisms, making it easier to adapt to different pipe diameters.
Minimal parts requiring low maintenance and designed for durability in all conditions.
Width of the band is reduced, lowering the required coating cutback (shorter coating cutback than the previous model); the same band can be used for 2 pipe diameters using the optional spacers .
Probe module holds up to 12 probes; you can easily remove and add sections as required.
The smart spring-loaded arms (low maintenance) holding the probes are equipped with a pointer to set accurately the index offsets.
Direct communication between scanner technician and operator (“Ready” button and scan validation light).
GPS option to record geographic position in the data file.
System hardware is ready to support FMC/TFM (upcoming software feature).

Specifications

Size	Full scanner with handles	577 mm × 578 mm × 210 mm (22.7 in. × 22.7 in. × 8.3 in.)
Size	Acquisition unit	243 mm × 188 mm × 100 mm (9.6 in. × 7.4 in. × 3.9 in.)
Weight	Full scanner with handles	18 kg (40 lb)
Weight	Acquisition unit	4.8 kg (10.6 lb)
Pipe Diameter Range	From 168 mm (6.625 in.) to 1524 mm (60 in.)
Maximum Scanning Speed	100 mm/s (3.9 in./s)
Environment	Storage temperature	−30°C to 60°C (−22°F to 140°F)
	Operating Temperature	−30°C to 50°C (−22°F to 122°F)
	Max relative humidity	90% noncondensing
	Pollution degree (level)	4
	Altitude	Up to 2000 m (6561 ft)
	IP rating	IP65
	Installation category	III
Ethernet Connectivity	Ethernet interface	1000BASE-T (bandwidth of 1000 Mbps)
	Cable length	30 m max. (100 ft)
	Cable type	Category 5e or higher, shielded
	Transfer rate on Ethernet cable	940 Mbps max.
	Connector	Female RJ-45, shielded
DC Power Requirements	Voltage	24 VDC ±5%
DC Power Requirements	Max. power consumption	360 W
System	Warm-up time	None
Probe Connectors	2 phased array (IPEX) and 10 conventional UT (LEMO)
Positioning System	External GPS (optional)
Temperature Sensor	Thermocouple for wedge temperature monitoring
Techniques	Zone discrimination, PA, TOFD, UT
Techniques	TFM, PWI, PCI (hardware ready, software features in dev.)

Pulser Specifications
Parameter	PA	UT
Number of Focal Laws	1024	N/A
Pulse Output (into a 50 ?) ±10%	5, 10 , 20, 40, 60, 80, 90 volts peak-to-peak (Vpp) for a bipolar pulse
Pulse Output (in High Impedance) ±10%	7.8, 15.6, 31, 62, 93, 124, 140 Vpp for a bipolar pulse
Number of Pulsers	64:256PR with parallel firing	10
Number of Elements	256	N/A
UT Channels	N/A	P/E: up to 10 and P/C: up to 5
Pulse Width/Step (Precision of 5 ns or ±10%)	30 ns to 1000 ns (steps of 5 ns)
Fall Time	15 ns for a 40 Vpp bipolar pulse
Pulse Shape	Bipolar, positive, and negative square pulse
Output Impedance	25 ?	39 ?

Receiver Specifications
Parameter	PA	UT
Gain Range/Increment	0 dB to 80 dB (44 dB analog + 36 dB digital)
Gain Resolution	0.1 dB
Maximum Input Signal	P/E & P/C: 1.15 Vpp	P/E & P/C: 1.04 Vpp
Input Impedance	P/E: 59? ±10%; P/C: 69? ±10%	P/E & P/C: 132 ? ±10%
Gain Precision between Channels (at 20 dB)	0.5 dB	0.1 dB
Crosstalk Isolation between Channels	>46 dB at 5 MHz	>67 dB at 5 MHz
System Bandwidth (−3 dB) ±10%	0.68 MHz to 22.3 MHz

Data Specifications
Elementary A/D Converter	PA: 14 bits, 120 MSPS; UT: 14 bits, 120 MSPS
Digitizing Frequency	100 MHz
Amplitude Resolution	8 bits / 16 bits
A-Scan Height	Up to 800%
Global Data Throughput	Up to 90 MB/s
Maximum Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF)	25 kHz
Maximum Number of A-Scan Samples	16380
Acquisition Depth	163.8 µs without compression
Compression	1 to 2000
Averaging	1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64
Rectifier	RF/FW/HW+/HW−
Digital Filtering	Low-pass: 2, 4, 7.45 MHz Band-pass: 2 (1–3.5), 4 (2–6.5), 5 (2.5–8), 8 (4–12), 10 (5–16), 12 (6–18) MHz High-pass: 4, 6, 8, 10 MHz

Certifications
EMC	EN IEC 61326-1:2021, EN 61000-3-2:2014, EN 61000-3-3:2013 USA: FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B – Verification Canada : ICES-001 Issue 5 July 2020
GPS	ETSI EN 301 489-19 V2.2.1 (2022-09)
Phased Array	ISO-18563-1 (2015)

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