Gekko Portable
Maker：M2M
Gekko is the first portable phased array system that brings cutting-edge technology like matrix array control and real-time custom Total Focussing Methods (TFM) into the field, packed in a rugged, compact housing.
The powerful hardware is used to full capacity by highly elaborated software modules. In particular, the latest CIVA software features are natively implemented for beam steering and measurement analysis. By this way, smart arrays and 3D imaging can be supported for maximum adaptability to the most demanding testing tasks.
In order to give full profit of its capabilities to a large variety of users, the Gekko is designed as an “all-level operators” instrument. Supervisors and engineers will find the full panel of programming tools and set-up parameter tables they are used to in matrix array or TFM control. At the same time, level-1 operators will be supported in their testing tasks by easy to follow step-by-step interfaces, application and calibration wizards, automatic probe detection and reporting tools, which will speed up the operation and simultaneously reduce the error risk.
As a portable system, the Gekko is fully adapted to tough field conditions. Battery operated, equipped with a touch screen and water & dust resistant, the instrument is supporting up to 3.5 hours of work in the field with a set of two batteries. Hot swap of batteries is possible.
Application Exemples
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Gekko Characteristics
| Software | |
|---|---|
| User interface | All-level operators interface, calibration wizards, analysis, reporting |
| CIVA capabilities |
CIVA-fueled phased-array calculator, fully compatible with CIVA |
| Advanced Features |
Real-time and Adaptive Total Focusing Methods (TFM), 3D imaging |
| Reporting | Analysis and reporting tools, customable inspection report |
| Display | A-, B-, C-, D-scan, Echodynamic |
| Standard Phased-Array | |
| Probe types | Linear, Matrix and Dual Matrix arrays |
| Advanced functions |
Multiple scewed sector scan for matrix and dual matrix array |
| Focussing | Linear scanning (E-scan), sectorial scanning (S-scan) |
| Max. number of active channels | 64 |
| Delay laws |
Up to 2048 |
| Real-time TFM | |
| Recontructed image size |
Max. 65K points |
| Refresh rate |
Max. 30fps |
| Sound paths | direct, half skip, full skip |
| Available modes |
L, S, and mode converted paths |
| Pulsers | |
| Channels | 64 phased-array channels + 4 conventional UT channels |
| Pulse shape | Negative square pulse |
| Pulse width | 30 … 1250 ns |
| Voltage |
Phased-array channels: 12 … 100 V in 1 V steps |
| Pulse repetition frequency | Up to 20 kHz |
| Receivers | |
| Bandwidth |
Phased-array channels: 0.4 … 20 MHz |
| Max. input signal |
1.2 Vp-p |
| Gain control |
Phased-array channels: TCG – ACG calibration wizard |
| Gain | Up to 120dB in 0.1dB steps |
| Crosstalk between 2 ch. | < 50 dB |
| Digitizer | |
| Hardware | Digitizing and real-time summation on 64 channels, FIR filters 16 bits summed data resolution |
| Sampling frequency |
Up to 100 MHz |
| Real time averaging |
Up to 32x |
| Digitizing depth | Up to 16,384 points |
| A-scan range |
Max. 16,536 points |
| Data acquisition | |
| Gates | Hardware gates, up to 16 gates |
| Trigger | On event (encoder) |
| Acquisition | A-scans/Peaks data recording |
| Data flow rate | Up to 50 MB/s on a 128 GB SSD hard drive (extension up to 1TB) |
| External connections | |
| Ph.-array probe connector | 1 × IPEX (can be upgraded to 2 with splitter) |
| Conventional UT connectors | 4 × LEMO 00 |
| Encoder connectors | 3 inputs |
| External trigger | 1 |
| USB connectors | 3, USB 2.0 type |
| Others | Ethernet, VGA output, 16 analog inputs, action buttons |
| General | |
| Dimensions | 410 × 284 × 126 mm (L × W × H) |
| Weight | 6.5 kg (without battery), 480g each battery |
| Screen | 10,4” resistive screen – resolution 1024x768px |
| Battery | Up to 3.5h work with a set of 2 batteries, hot swap possible |
| Operating temp. range | -10 … 45°C |
| IP protection level | IP 66 |