Danatronics ECHO 9
ECHO 9 represents our most advanced thickness gage ever. ECHO 9 offers a 3.5” high resolution sunlight readable color display with live A-Scan, echo to echo to ignore coatings, B-Scan, datalogger with up to 32GB of SD card memory and interface to Microsoft excel.
The ECHO 9 is available in 4 models including the ECHO 9, ECHO 9DL, ECHO 9W and ECHO 9DLW. The vibrate on alarm feature is the world’s first and is great for loud environments.
Features
- Simultaneous Live Color A-Scan and Thickness Display
- 3.5” Sunlight readable color display
- Field upgradeable software options include
- Fast/Min and Fast/Max displays minimum, maximum or both simultaneously with actual thickness at 25 Hz
- Compatible with a wide variety of Danatronics dual and single element transducers
- Multiple languages
- Datalogger interfaces with Microsoft Excel
- Designed for IP67
- Made in the USA
Typical Applications
- Boiler Tubes
- Pressure Vessels
- Storage Tanks
- Ship Hulls
- Pipes
Hand-Held Digital Ultrasonic thickness gage with 3.5" Sunlight Readable Color Display for thickness only including: Echo to Echo Software, Plastic Carrying Case, 2 Oz. bottle of couplant (C-02G), Re-Chargeable Li. Ion batteries, Instruction manual and DKS537 , 5MHz, .375 " diameter Transducer with potted cable, Charger adapter with usb cable and data xl interface program.
ECHO 9W
Includes all the features of the ECHO 9 plus a live color waveform (A-scan). (No Datalogger) with the live waveform, you can adjust range, gain, blanks and rectification. ECHO 9W also includes the ability to display the thickness of the coating and the substrate thicknesses at the same time as well as the ability to calibrate on their individual sound velocities.
ECHO 9DL
Includes all the features of the ECHO 9 plus “unlimited” reading Datalogger with export to excel, B-scan (2 GB removable micro SD card standard, other Micro SD cards up to 32GB are optional). Data XL interface program to export saved readings to p.c. (excel).
ECHO 9DLW
Combines all the features such as Hand-Held Digital Ultrasonic thickness gage with live Color Waveform, “unlimited” thickness readings via internal Datalogger with removable micro sd card including: Plastic Carrying Case (PC-09) , 2 Oz. bottle of couplant (C-02G), Rechargeable Li Ion Battery, Instruction manual and DKS537, 5MHz, .375 " diameter Transducer with potted cable, Echo to Echo, and B-Scan, A Custom Rubber boot with built in bail and 4 point chest harness, Charger adapter with usb cable and Data XL interface program to export saved readings to p.c. (excel). The ECHO 9DLW also includes the ability to display the thickness of the coating and the substrate thicknesses at the same time as well as the ability to calibrate on their individual sound velocities.
- Never worry about downtime
- No extra shipping cost
- Less cost of ownership due to less freight and duty
- No need to worry about the product being obsolete
- Simple and Fast to perform
Echo to Echo to ignore Coatings
Comes Standard on all ECHO 9 Color models This option allows for the coating or paint thickness to be ignored. The coating thickness or paint does not add any structural integrity to the base material. Without the ability to subtract the paint, the normal measurement would introduce an error of 2 to 2.5 times the thickness of the paint, which represents the sound speed difference from Paint to Steel. In addition it is expensive and time consuming to grind out the coating thickness and to re-apply a coating.
B-Scan
Comes standard on the ECHO-09DL and ECHO-09DLW This option is only available combined with the Datalogger option. Provides a non-encoded (time base) or a cross section (side view) of the part being inspected. The A-scan and B-scan can now be view at the same time. The operator can scroll where the cursor line is after a B-scan is generated.
Encoded B-Scan
Software comes standard with the ECHO 9DL and ECHO 9DLW, encoder and hardware upgrades sold separately
Requires hardware modification to either ECHO 9DLW or ECHO 9DL, uses EZ Scan 4 as a magnetic wheel, linear axis encoder.
The EZ Scan 4 combined with our ECHO 9DLW is the ultimate in easy to use, affordable magnetic wheel linear axis encoder for B-scan surveys with reports. The EZ Scan 4 sends a pulse to the gage to take a thickness reading while drawing the B-scan image based on one axis. The gage keeps track of the distance traveled (DT) so you can cross reference any wall thinning areas to the image displayed and saved into memory. To show A-scans and B-scans on the computer, you must purchase separately our Data XL Pro.
Datalogger
Comes standard with the ECHO 9DL and ECHO 9DLW The ECHO 9 Datalogger stores millions of readings to its removable sd card as linear, 2D, 3D or boiler in alpha numeric or thousands of waveforms (if gage is equipped with waveform option). Thickness values along with the i.d. information and all gage set up parameters are exported to Microsoft excel via the no-charged, included Data XL interface program provided with every Danatronics thickness gage. Our Datalogger also interfaces with Ultrapipe. Please contact Danatronics for more details.
Live Waveform
Comes standard with the ECHO 9W and ECHO 9DLW The live waveform (A-scan) is used to verify reading stability. With the live waveform the operator can adjust gain, range, rectification and 2 forms of blanking to set the gage to ignore unwanted noise or mode converted echoes.
Angle Beam
Sold as a separate software option for our ECHO 9DLW Displays trig functions for angular distance, surface and depth. Can use 2.25MHz, or 5 Mhz, in angles from 30-80 degrees. NOT TO BE USED AS A FLAW DETECTOR due to limited scan speed and vertical linearity requirements of most flaw detectors.
EZ Scan 4 - Magnetic Wheel Encoder
Danatronics EZ Scan 4 encoder is a 1 axis encoder that keeps track of the transducer movement as it relates to the B-scan image. The ECHO 9 must contain the Datalogger Software for the B-scan to appear. This feature requires a hardware change to allow for the lemo encoder jack on the top of the gage.
Spring Loaded Holder
The spring loaded holder (SPH-718) is the ideal fixture to be used on small diameter applications such as tubing to prevent the probe from rocking. Shown above is the SPH-718 with the DK718 transducer inside. The probe can be rotated as well and the fixture has v-notches to assist in probe alignment.
Chest harness
Custom 4 point chest harness with comfortable adjustment of straps for shoulder and waste line. Comes with metal detents
Magnetic Pipe Holder
Available magnetic pipe holder that screws onto the ¼, 20 connector on the ECHO 9. This is ideal to stabilizing the ECHO 9 on a larger pipe or any magnetic surface and can even be used up side down.
5 Step Test Block
We offer a 5 step test block, made of carbon steel with nickel plating engraved in both English and Metric values from .100’, .200”, .300”, .400”, .500” or 2.54mm, 5.05mm, 7.5mm, 10.0mm, 12.7mm (No certification is provided with these blocks but can be provide on special order for an additional fee).
Rubber boot
We offer a custom protective rubber booth with built in bail, 4 point chest harness and unique 2 finger hold strap.
Batteries
Standard 3.7 V Li Ion internally rechargeable battery comes standardor optional alkaline tray for 3 AA batteries.
ECHO 9 Transport Case
The EHC-09 Transport Case is shown with common inclusions. (Spare batteries and 5 step test block sold separately).
Cables
Dual and single cables offered in 6 feet or other lengths upon special order. Shown left to right: DLM-06, DLM-06ACMP, LM-06.
Couplants
We offer a variety of ultrasonic couplants from a standard gel in 2 Oz. or 12 Oz. options, to high temperature up to 1100 Degrees F. Contact us for more details.
AC Power
ECHO 9 series comes with a convenient AC charger via the USB port so you do not have to replace the batteries on a regular basis.
Footswitch
With this hardware option the operator can use a footswitch to save, freeze or send readings.
ECHO 9 Transducers
Danatronics offers a wide variety of dual transducers from .5-10 Mhz , high temperature duals and delay lines including pencil probes (12 Mhz.) for special applications. Consult Danatronics or one of our authorized representative for the proper use and recommendation for your application.
For complete list including specifications please see our transducer chart
High Temperature
The DHT-537 high temperature dual (up to 950F intermittent use) shown with optional Bell Housing and available armored Dual Lemo to Microdoct 6’ cable with molded plug (DLM-09ACMP)
Spring Loaded Holder
Available for DK718 and DK718EE Danatronics Spring Loaded Holder has dual v-notches for small diameter pipes and tubes to prevent probe “rocking”
Comparison
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| Echo to Echo | Measures the metal thickness only (ignores paint and coatings) |  |
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| Re-Certificaiton Reminder | Automatically notifies user when annual calibration is due | |
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| Range | Adjustment of manual range control or auto zoom tracking to center echos independent of selected range |  |
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| Rectification | RF, Half Wave Positive, Half Wave Negative and Full Wave Rectification | |
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| Live Waveform (A-scan) | Full Adjustments for gain in 1db step or AGC. Main bang blank, blank after first received echo, rectification and range | |
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| Datalogger | Internal datalogger with removeable sd card, alpha-numeric, editable, 20 character ID, 32 character filename in linear, 2D, 3D grid or boiler files wih export to excel | |
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| B-scan (Non-Encoded) | Displays a cross section of the test piece | |
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| B-scan (Encoded) | Displays a cross section of the test piece using the EZ Scan magnetic wheel linear access encoder | |
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| Auto Calibration | Automatically performs a two-point calibration using a 5-step test block | |
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| Stored Setups | Stores unlimited application set-up | |
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| Temperature Correction | Corrects thickness value for sound speed variance at elevated temperatures | |
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| Administrator Lock | Ability to assign password to lock various functions | |
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| Coating Thickness | Displays coating and substrate thicknesses simultaneously | |
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| Oxide Scale | Simultaneously displays the thickness of the oxide layer and boiler tube thickness | |
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| Angle Beam | Displays trig functions for angular distance, surface and depth (not to be used as a flaw detector) | |
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| Rubber Boot | Custom Rubber Boot with built in bail and 4 point chest harness | |
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= Software Options that are field upgradeable. Encoded B-Scan requires additional hardware modifications.
Specification
| Size | Length 7.25” x Width 4.00” x Height 2.00” (184mm x 101.6mm x 50.8mm) |
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| Weight | 1.15 lbs (.52 kg) with internal Li-Ion battery, 1.0 lb. (.45 kg) with optional Alkaline tray including 3 AA batteries |
| Display | 3.5” high resolution color display, 320 x 240 pixels (1/4 VGA), sunlight readable, including multiple color choices |
| Backlight | Light Emitting Diode (LED) backlight. Includes variable light intensity, indoor and outdoor modes |
| Temperature (Gage operating) | -4 to 122F (-20 to 50C) |
| Package | Designed for IP67 rating, custom, splash-proof, high impact plastic with illuminating rubber keypad for go/no-go testing |
| Transducer Connector Type | Lemo 00 (2qty) |
| Bandwidth | 0.5-30 Mhz (-3dB) |
| Measurement Rate | 4 Hz or 25 Hz |
| Pulser | 150V, Square Wave |
| Range | Thickness range depends on gage type, probe selection and material conditions. Typical range in corrosion mode, .020"-23" (.508 - 584 mm) |
| Calibration | Cal zero, Cal velocity, Two-point calibration or Auto Calibration performs a two-point calibration using a 5-step test block |
| Material Velocity Range | .0200 in/usec-.7362 in/ uS (0.508-18.699 mm/ uS) |
| Batteries | Standard 3.7 V Li Ion internally rechargeable battery (11-27 hours...Standard mode of 4Hz. and 74% brightness: 27 hour continous operation, Fast mode at 25Hz., continuous measurements in echo to echo mode: 11 Hours) or optional alkaline tray for 3 AA batteries |
| Data XL | Interface program to send and receive stored readings, latest firmware and application set up files as two way communication from ECHO to computer (excel) |
| USB | USB 2.0 |
| Stored Setups | Storage and recall of calibration and set up files |
| Memory | Internal memory standard on all models. For Datalogger models 2GB micro SD card standard and expandable up to 32GB |
| Gain | Low, Standard and High for gages without waveform. 20-94 db in 1 db increments |
| Zoom | Automatically centers echos in the center of the display independent of material thickness |
| Units | English, Metric, Microseconds |
| Temperature correction | Software to correct for varying sound speed as a function of entered temperature |
| Languages | English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Czech, Finnish, Chinese, Japanese, Hungarian |
| Fast Min/Max | Displays minimum, maximum or both simultaneously with actual thickness at 25 Hz |
| Alarms | Gage vibrates and beeps. Display changes color based on alarm condition |
| Transducers | Single, dual, delay lines, contact, immersion |
| Measurement Types | Main bang to first backwall echo, echo to echo and velocity mode (displays acoustic sound speed based on entered thickness) |
| Freeze Mode | Direct access to freeze display (ideal for high temperature applications) |
| Hold Mode | Holds display to retain last thickness reading |
| Warranty | Limited 2 year warranty under normal use on parts and labor for gage. Optional Dan-A-Care to add up to 3 more years |
| Shut off | selectable auto shut off 1-31 minutes or never shut off |
| Differential Mode | Displays the difference from actual thickness measurement in absolute or percentage of a user entered reference value |
| Resolution | .001” or .010” as corrosion gage and .001” |
| Transport case | Hard Plastic with high density molded foam cut out for gage and most accessories |
| Certifications | CE certified, RHOS compliant, designed for IP67 |
| Accessory Mount | ECHO 9 includes a 1/4x20 standard connection point on the back of the unit to allow for a multitude of accessories including a magnetic pipe attachment and a Gorilla Pod |
| Standard Inclusions | ECHO 9 series ultrasonic thickness gage, DKS-537, 5MHz, 0.375 inch diameter transducer with potted cable, 2oz bottle of couplant, operation manual, Data XL interface program, USB cable, Charger Adapter, Transport Case *A transducer is included with each model. Contact; Danatronics for details |
| Available Software Options | Datalogger with B-scan, Live waveform, (Precision mode, Oxide scale, Coating thickness...Q1 2016) |
| Hardware Options | EZ Scan Bscan Encoder, Bluetooth, Alkaline battery tray, rubber boot |
Standard package
Ultrasonic Thickness ECHO 9, Coupling gel, Strap, AC power with USB cable, CD with firmware update program and manuals
