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The Aérocheck offers a simple, single-level main menu. Any main menu item can be stored in the function bar (displayed simultaneously with the signal) with its own easily recognizable icon, allowing quick adjustments during inspection. There are four operator-programmable positions and a fifth for the last-used menu function.
To further facilitate use, the device includes two programmable multifunction keys (Screen Clear, Screenshot Capture, Auto Phase, Auto Balance, Screen Rotation, Freeze Adjustment, and Reference Signal).
In full-screen mode, a quick menu can be displayed with essential inspection parameters (frequency, phase, connector, balance, filters, gains). All function key settings are stored in the setups.
Under the protective flap, there is a USB port for fast data transfer and PC control. A microSD card slot allows for storing settings and data (over 500 with a 2GB card). The VGA port enables use with a video projector.
The Aérocheck works with absolute, differential, or reflection probes connected via a standard 12-pin LEMO connector (compatible with most devices on the market). You can therefore use your existing probes and cables. It also includes a LEMO 00 connector to connect absolute probes using a simple LEMO00-MICRODOT cable.
With over 10 hours of battery life when using a 100kHz weld probe and 7 hours in rotary mode for bore inspection, the Aérocheck is the go-to choice for long inspection days. The device can be used in the field for a full day without needing to return for recharging. Even better, the additional AA battery pack can extend operating time by 4 hours.
The Aérocheck is suitable for all types of weather and lighting conditions. It features a 14.5 cm diagonal color LCD screen with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels, providing excellent visibility and clarity in all circumstances. The operator can configure custom color schemes and display modes. Signals can be viewed in impedance plane, time base, waterfall, or galvanometer mode.
To simplify interpretation, the device features a galvanometer display mode in split-screen or full-screen view.
Differences Between Models
Model | Rotor | Data Recording | Dual Frequency with Mixing | Conductivity | Integrated Manual | Freeze Screen Adjustment (LOOP) | Signal Comparison | Built-in Protection | Frequencies |
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Aérocheck 2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 10 Hz – 20 MHz | ||
Aérocheck + | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 10 Hz – 12.8 MHz |
The Aérocheck devices can control various mini rotors. These allow differential probes to rotate for defect detection inside bores.
The instruments are capable of driving several mini rotors from different manufacturers:
ARD001 and ARD002 from ETHER NDE
MR3 from ROHMANN (via special cable)
SR1 and SR2 from ZETEC (via special cable)
Specification | Aerocheck 2 | Aerocheck + | |
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Probes | Connectors | Lemo 12 (Absolue, Pont et Réflexion et Rotor) Lemo 00 (pour sonde absolue mono-élément) | Idem + utilisation simultanée de deux sondes avec LEMO12 et LEMO00 |
Frequency | Mono frequency: 10 Hz - 20 MHz | Dual frequencies from 10Hz to 12.8MHz
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Gain | Capacity | -18 to + 100 dB, in steps of 0.1 or 1 or 6dB ( 100dB max) | |
Input | 0dB ou 12dB | ||
Drive | 0dB or 6dB (0dB reference 1mW at 50 ohm) | 0dB, 6dB or 10dB (0dB corresponds to 1mW at 50 ohm) | |
Ratio X/Y max | +/- 100dB | ||
Phase | Range | 0-359°, in 0.1° steps | |
Auto Phase | Automatically adjusts the phase to a specific angle. | ||
Filters | High pass | DC at 2kHz or 1/4 of test frequency. In 1Hz steps. Plus variable balance for drift compensation (0.01 - 0.5 Hz). | |
Low Pass | 1 to 2kHz or 1/4 of the test frequency. In 1Hz steps | ||
Manual or automatic scale
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Automatic balance or manual selection of the balance value according to the following 14 values: 2.2μH, 5.0μH, 6.0μH, 6.5μH, 7.0μH, 7.5μH, 8.2μH, 12μH, 5μH, 18μH, 22μH, 30μH, 47μH, 82μH | ||
Alarms | Box | Fully configurable, with automatic screen freeze, audible or visual alarm | |
Sector | Fully configurable, with automatic screen freeze, audible or visual alarm | ||
Outputs | Open collector output (50v dc at 10mA max) available on lemo 12 socket | ||
Display | Type | 18-bit color display, 5.7'' diagonal 145mm. Sunlight readable | |
Visible zone | 115.2 x 86.4mm (Horizontal x Vertical) | ||
Resolution | 640 x 480 (pixels) | ||
Flip | Screen orientation (manual or automatic) to adapt to left- and right-handed users | ||
Color theme | User-configurable, including high-contrast themes | ||
Configurable display | Full screen, single or dual display with different panel sizes and positions | ||
Display modes | Impedance plane, time base (0.1-20 seconds * 1-200 samples), Cascade and Galvanometer. Grid (4 sizes 5, 10,15 and 20% FSH), Polar (4 sizes 5, 10,15 and 20% FSH) | ||
Graticule | Trace Position: +-/50% | ||
Offset | Spot Position: Y from -50 to +50% and X from -65 to +65%. | ||
Display of balancing point coordinates | Display in X,Y or R,θ
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Configuration summary
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All settings can be displayed on screen | ||
Removable external memory
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Save settings | MicroSD card up to 2GB stores up to 500 settings | MicroSD card up to 32GB stores up to 10,000 settings |
Screen capture recording
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MicroSD card up to 2GB stores up to 500 captures | MicroSD card up to 32GB stores up to 10,000 captures | |
Data logging | Raw data can be recorded in sequences of up to 164 seconds. | ||
Replay recordings | Replay of data files on device or PC, with post-processing possible | ||
Outputs | Connectivité PC | USB (remote control, real-time data, data transfer)
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Digital alarm output
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On Iemo 12 connector | ||
VGA | VGA output (DE-15) | ||
Languages | English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Czech, Polish and more to follow... | ||
Start-up test | The device performs a complete startup test of : Ram, SD-Ram, µSD, accelerometer and display buffer
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Alimentation | External
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100-240 v 50-60Hz 30 Watts | |
Battery | Internal 8.4V @ 3200mAH | ||
Load utilization time | Welding probe with 100% backlighting up to 8.5 hrs. Up to 10.5 hrs. with 50% backlight. 7 hrs in backlight mode | ||
Charging time | 2.5-hour charge, device can be recharged while in use | ||
Environment | Weight including internal battery
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1.2 kg , 2.4 lbs | |
Dimensions (L x H x P) | 237.5mm x 144mm x 52mm / 9.4” x 5.7” x 2.1” | ||
Materials | Aluminium alloy and epoxy paint coating | ||
Operating temperature | 0 à 50 °C | ||
Storage temperature | -10 à 70 °C | ||
IP - watertightness
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54 |
Additional Aerocheck + functions
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Guides | Permet d’afficher un diaporama avec par exemple une procédure ou des manuels |
Attached files
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Les captures d’écran et données sont sauvegardées dans un dossier avec le nom du réglage utilisé |
"Loop" function
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Permet le réglage de la Phase, du Gain, et des Filtres sur un gel d’écran |
Trace | Permet de capturer un signal de référence et de le garder affiché pendant le contrôle |
Conductivity mode specifications (Aerocheck +)
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Frequency | Operates at a single frequency selectable between 60, 120, 240 and 480kHz
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Précision | +/- 0.05%IACS in the 0.5% - 10%IACS range |
+/-0.25%IACS in the 10% - 25%IACS range | |
+/-0.5%IACS in the 25% - 60%IACS range | |
+/-1%IACS in the 60%-110%IACS range | |
Lift-off corrected measurement up to 1mm
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No temperature compensation | |
90% confidence interval for all errors | |
Resolution | 3 decimal places max |
Adjustable automatic resolution |
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