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

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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.

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Technical Specifications

Hazardous Atmosphere Use	Ex II 1 G EEx ia IIC T6 certified, no plant shutdown or hot-work permit required
Measurement Range	1.0 - 99.9 mm
ON/OFF Control	On switch only control, automatic Off
Materials Supported	Usable on metals and other materials, sound velocities between 2000 and 7000 m/s
Measurement Range in Steel	3 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

Size	235 mm x 75 mm (9.252″ x 3″)
Weight	1040 g (34.7 oz) including batteries and remote probe

Display	LED display with polarized filter, large and bright
Resolution	0.1 mm or 0.05 mm (selectable) (0.005″ or 0.002″)
Imperial Readout Option	Supports both imperial and metric readouts
Accuracy	0.1 mm (0.005″) when calibrated according to Cygnus Instruments procedures
Sound Velocity Range	2000 – 7000 m/s (0.059 – 0.31 in/microsec), covers most engineering materials

Power Type	NiMH rechargeable battery pack
Battery Life	10 hours of continuous operation
Probes	Single 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 Probes	Offer better penetration on heavy corrosion/coatings

Operating Temperatures	-10°C to +50°C (14°F to 122°F)
Environmental Protection	IPX5 & IPX7 rated for water resistance
Certification	ATEX {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
Compliance	CE, British Standard BS EN 15317:2013

Cygnus 1

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

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