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Operating in potentially explosive atmospheres entails adhering to stringent and intricate rules, regulations, and procedures, particularly during inspections involving "Hot Tools" that could trigger ignition.
The Cygnus 1 Ex stands apart from any other ultrasonic testing (UT) equipment on the market. Here's why...
Certified Intrinsically Safe for Zone 0 Areas
Conducting inspections with testing equipment certified to a suitable protection level is crucial for ensuring that the testing operation does not compromise the safety of hazardous environments. It is essential to discern the correct equipment and its appropriate usage.
The Cygnus 1 Ex employs Intrinsically Safe protection to guarantee that neither arc nor spark is generated under normal use or applied fault conditions, and no component heats up enough to cause an explosion. Consequently, the 1 Ex can be safely utilised in "Zone 0" hazardous areas such as oil and gas refineries, mines, and fuel depots.
No Hot Work Permit Required
An additional benefit of the Intrinsic Safety (IS) design of the 1 Ex is its ability to conduct live testing safely within hazardous areas without necessitating a Hot Work Permit or plant shutdown. This feature makes it ideal for individuals working around open flames and heat application. The Cygnus 1 Ex stands in a league of its own. This unique advantage saves time and money, which can be allocated elsewhere, while enabling wall thickness surveys to be conducted at any time.
Additional Features of this Impressive Gauge
The entire gauge, from its ergonomic design to the process of taking and storing measurements, is tailored towards delivering the best user experience, facilitating quick and straightforward inspections even in challenging environments like mines.
The display offers four screen views: Measurement, A-Scan, Data-logging, and B-Scan, which can be effortlessly rotated using the left and right navigation keys. Four dynamic function keys are strategically integrated to align with screens, enhancing ease and speed of control. Moreover, users can swiftly switch the screen between a light or dark background to adapt to indoor and outdoor lighting conditions. Furthermore, the gauge's Manual Measurement Mode enables gates and gain to be configured to suit specific applications. For post-inspection analysis, data transfer and report generation can be seamlessly accomplished using CygLink, easily connected via Bluetooth™ or a data port.
Don't Forget, Cygnus 1 Ex can Measure Through Thick Coatings
This robust device also employs Cygnus-pioneered Multiple-Echo technique, which disregards protective coatings, thereby eliminating the need and time required for removing crucial, costly coatings or epoxy that safeguard against external or internal corrosion.
Additionally, Cygnus' Deep-Coat feature enables the gauge to measure substrates through standard 3mm (0.12”) coatings, up to 20mm (0.8”) thick coatings.
The Cygnus 1 Ex, like all Cygnus products, is manufactured in the UK and comes with a 3-year warranty.
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