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LATITUDE

Manual Scans. Automated Results.
LATITUDE is a revolutionary non-mechanized position and orientation encoding system that enables the digitization and recording of manual nondestructive testing (NDT) inspections. Developed by Structural Integrity Associates, LATITUDE is designed for use with the TOPAZ family of portable phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) instruments.

LATITUDE enables an examiner to manually apply and manipulate NDT sensors. This manual manipulation provides tactile feedback on surface condition, contact and coupling that leads to improved signal-to-noise results when compared to mechanized delivery. The manually applied sensor also allows the examiner to more efficiently discern and characterize component damage.

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LATITUDE combines the simplicity of a manual inspection with the rigor and quality of an automated inspection, delivering unmatched inspection value. When compared to a fully automated acquisition system, LATITUDE can deliver better quality results and faster setup time with less equipment. The LATITUDE encoding system is compact and portable, consisting of:

  • Single battery-powered electronics box: The brain of the system, responsible for collecting the air-born ultrasonic data, translating it into position information, and communicating with the TOPAZ instrument. It consists of a sealed fanless enclosure and is powered by two (2) hot-swappable batteries that provide up to 10 hours of usage. Attaches to the rear of TOPAZ instrument using a quick-release clip.
  • Lightweight receiver array collar: For use on flat and curved surfaces. Depending on the application, the collar can be wrapped around the pipe circumference, stretched along the pipe axis, or be otherwise placed on any flat or curving surface. All wiring is self-contained.
  • Small transmitter attachment: Contains multiple sensors for determining the axial (x-) position, circumferential (y-) position, and skew (rotation) of the fixture. It is typically affixed to a sensor such as a PAUT probe.

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