COMPACT. RUGGED. SAFE.
Cygnus 1 Ex ultrasonic thickness gauge is a rugged, handheld, intrinsically safe instrument designed for taking reliable thickness measurements in Zone 0 Explosive Atmospheres.
The Cygnus 1 Ex features a large colour LCD display and 3 measuring modes for through-coat measurements and various materials – including heavily corroded metals. Although designed for ease of use, the gauge boasts advanced datalogging and manual measurement mode.
• Certified Intrinsically Safe to ATEX, IECEx, UKEX for Zone 0 and NRTL for Class 1, Division 1
• 3 measuring modes for levels of corrosion, various materials and through-coat measurements
• Manual Measurement Mode allows gates and gain to be configured to suit your application
• Live A-Scans aid visual measurement verification
• Live B-scans give a quick, cross-sectional representation
• 4 function keys for easy controls and dynamic views
• Deep Coat function ignores thick coatings
• User Access feature protects records with correct user access levels
• Measurement setup can be saved and restored for a quick start
• Measurement Freeze function and Ref/Min/Max thickness limits
• A solid-state electronic instrument with a rugged IP67 rated enclosure
• Available as SC, TC, PLUS and PRO variants with options of upgradeable features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Measuring Mode | Single Echo with Twin Crystal Probes Echo-Echo with Twin Crystal Probes Multiple Echo with Singly Crystal Probes |
| Materials | Sound velocity from 1000 m/s to 9000 m/s [0.0390 in/us to 0.3543 in/us] |
| Accuracy | ±0.1 mm (±0.004”) or 0.1% of thickness measurement whichever is the greatest |
| Resolution | 0.1mm, 0.05mm or 0.01mm depending on probe type |
| Probe Options | Single crystal and twin crystal probes |
| Measurement Range in Steel | 0.8mm to 250mm (0.031 in. – 10 in.) depending on selected probe and configuration, material and temperature |
| Connector | Single Dual Coaxial Connector |
| Power Supply | Rechargeable, removable Lithium-Ion battery pack |
| Power Rating | 2W |
| Probe Sockets | Single Dual Coaxial Connector |
| Battery Life | 6-8 hours continuous measurement |
| Display | 3.5” VGA, sunlight readable colour display |
| Size | 270mm tall, 135mm wide, 80mm deep |
| Weight | 1 kg with battery |
| Operating Temp. | -0°C to +50°C (32°F to 122°F) |
| Storage Temp. | -10°C to +65°C (50°F to 149°F) |
| Data Logging | 10,000 measurements and A-scans per record |
| Computer Software | CygLink allows remote logging and viewing of A-scan graphs. Survey and report generation to PDF file. Graphic analysis of data and statistical calculations. Bluetooth connection to transfer data to a Windows® computer with CygLink |
| Environmental Protection | IP67, Pollution degree 3 |
Certified intrinsically safe to:
ATEX, IECEx and UKEX
I M1 Ex ia Ma (Tamb = 0°C to +50°C)
II 1G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga (Tamb = 0°C to +50°C)
Certificate Numbers;
ATEX: ExVeritas 21ATEX0860X
UKEX: ExVeritas 21UKEX0861X
IECEx: IECEx EXV 21.0035X
NRTL
I.S. Class I Zone 0 AEx ia IIC Ga T4
I.S. Class I Division 1 Groups ABCD T4 (Tamb = 0°C to +50°C)
NRTL / MET US Certification, Listing Number E115506
Ideal for use in:
- Fuel depots
- Road and vessel tankers
- Mines
- Chemical plants
- Oil and gas
N.B. The CYGNUS 1 Ex is also suitable for use in refineries, pipelines and hazardous storage tanks.
