Cygnus 1

The Cygnus 1 delivers precise measurements for corrosion monitoring. 

Its durability ensures long-term reliability for industrial applications, making it a robust choice for various environments.

Equipment Type: Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge

Benefits

  • Intrinsically safe ultrasonic inspections
  • Ultrasonic thickness gauge for measuring metal thickness
  • Non-destructive testing in harsh environments
  • Portable tool for corrosion monitoring
  • Proof indications found with eddy current or magnetic flux leakage (MFL)
  • Ship hulls
  • Storage tanks
  • Vessels
  • Bridges
  • Distillation columns
  • Pipelines
  • Cooling towers
  • Oil & gas
  • Manufacturing
  • Power & utilities
  • Construction
  • Aerospace
  • Research & development
  • Infrastructure
  • Maritime
  • Automotive
  • Manufacturing
  • Power & utilities
  • Water & waste management
  • Chemical plants
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Nuclear

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Cygnus 1: Heavy-Duty Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge for Hazardous Areas

A heavy-duty ultrasonic thickness gauge, the Cygnus 1 has been specifically for use in hazardous areas to measure corrosion defects in metal. Easy to use and featuring a lightweight, ergonomic design, the Cygnus does not require surface coating removal to gather accurate ultrasonic thickness measurement readings. The 1I.S has been certified Intrinsically Safe to both EXII 1g EEX iaIIC TG and CSA Class1, Group A, Division1 standards.

Technical Specifications

Hazardous Atmosphere UseEx II 1 G EEx ia IIC T6 certified, no plant shutdown or hot-work permit required
Measurement Range1.0 - 99.9 mm
ON/OFF ControlOn switch only control, automatic Off
Materials SupportedUsable on metals and other materials, sound velocities between 2000 and 7000 m/s
Measurement Range in Steel3 mm – 250 mm with 2.25 MHz probe, 2 mm – 150 mm with 3.5 MHz probe, 1 mm – 50 mm with 5.0 MHz probe
Size235 mm x 75 mm (9.252″ x 3″)
Weight1040 g (34.7 oz) including batteries and remote probe
DisplayLED display with polarized filter, large and bright
Resolution0.1 mm or 0.05 mm (selectable) (0.005″ or 0.002″)
Imperial Readout OptionSupports both imperial and metric readouts
Accuracy0.1 mm (0.005″) when calibrated according to Cygnus Instruments procedures
Sound Velocity Range2000 – 7000 m/s (0.059 – 0.31 in/microsec), covers most engineering materials
Power TypeNiMH rechargeable battery pack
Battery Life10 hours of continuous operation
ProbesSingle crystal soft-faced compression probes: 6 mm (1/4") – 5 MHz, 13 mm (1/2") – 2.25, 3.5, or 5 MHz, 19 mm (3/4") – 2.25 MHz
Low Frequency ProbesOffer better penetration on heavy corrosion/coatings
Operating Temperatures-10°C to +50°C (14°F to 122°F)
Environmental ProtectionIPX5 & IPX7 rated for water resistance
CertificationATEX {Ex} I M 1 Ex ia I Ma, {Ex} II 1 G Ex ia IIC T6 Ga, CSA Class 1 Group A, B, C & D
ComplianceCE, British Standard BS EN 15317:2013

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