DEFECTOMAT DA

Digital Eddy Current Testing for Reliable Detection of Transverse Defects in Long Products such as Tubes, Bars, Wire and Profiles

A new definition of premium class. The DEFECTOMAT DA sets new standards in non-destructive eddy current testing of long products. Combining fully digital signal processing, a modular system architecture and powerful software, it delivers outstanding inspection quality, maximum flexibility and intuitive operation.

The innovative evaluation electronics digitize inspection signals directly at the sensor. This significantly reduces electromagnetic interference and ensures exceptional repeatability, even at inspection speeds of up to 150 m/s. Patented digital tracking filters automatically adapt to the current inspection speed, providing stable and reliable inspection results even under demanding production conditions.

Its modular architecture allows the system to be easily adapted to new inspection tasks and future requirements. Up to 16 TEST SYSTEM DA modules with a total of 256 inspection channels can be combined without multiplexing, providing maximum performance for a wide range of applications.

Together with the DEFECTOTEST DA software and the comprehensive portfolio of FOERSTER sensors, the DEFECTOMAT DA forms a future-proof platform for automated eddy current testing. An intuitive user interface, automatic sensor recognition, multi-user capability, and comprehensive reporting and documentation functions support efficient, fully digital inspection workflows.

Product highlights

Your advantages at a glance

  • Fully digital inspection system: Digital signal processing directly at the sensor for outstanding inspection quality
  • Modular platform: Flexible system architecture for future expansion and evolving inspection requirements
  • High performance: Up to 256 inspection channels without multiplexing
  • Maximum flexibility: Connection of up to 16 TEST SYSTEM DA modules
  • Patented tracking filters: Dynamic adjustment of digital filters to the inspection speed
  • High inspection speed: Reliable testing of long products at speeds of up to 150 m/s
  • Wide frequency range: Continuously adjustable inspection frequencies from 1 kHz to 1 MHz
  • High signal dynamics: Dynamic range of up to 126 dB
  • Intuitive operation: Touch-optimized software with multi-user capability and context-sensitive online help
  • Comprehensive documentation: Customizable inspection reports and complete archiving of inspection results

Norms

  • DIN EN ISO 15549
    Describes the general bases of eddy current testing.

Technical information

Measurement channels: Up to 16 TEST SYSTEM DA modules with 16 measurement channels each, optionally for differential probes, clearance probes, and Ferromat probes
Excitation frequencies: 1 kHz - 1 MHz (endlessly adjustable)
Filtering process: Digital speed shift filter; filters move along dynamically with the speed
Testing speed: max. 150 m/s
Amplification: max. dynamic range 126 dB
Sensor monitoring: Broken wires, overload, automatic sensor recognition
Patent: The DEFECTOMAT DA uses processes patented to Institut Dr. Foerster GmbH & Co. KG, including US 8907828 B2 "METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TESTING THE MATERIAL OF A TEST OBJECT IN A NONDESTRUCTIVE MANNER". Also protected in many other countries worldwide.

Accessories

EMAG

Demagnetization unit for ferromagnetic wires, rods, and tubes

Test defect saw

Precision sawing of artificial test errors for calibration

MAG

Magnetization supply for ferromagnetic wires, rods, and tubes

Color marking system

Precision marking of defects on the test piece

DEFECTOMAT probes

Probes for non-destructive crack detection using eddy current

Downloads

Flyer DEFECTOMAT DA — 630 KB Non-destructive eddy current testing for the detection of transverse defects in long products such as tubes, bars, wires and profiles

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Sensor Systems

Sensor system H

For the eddy current testing of round and profiled non-ferromagnetic material with encircling coils

Sensor system M

For the eddy current testing of round and profiled ferromagnetic material with encircling coils and electrical dc-field magnetization

Sensor system P

For the eddy current testing of slightly ferromagnetic material with through-type coils and permanent magnetization

Sensor system S

Eddy current testing of weld seams

Sensor Technology

DEFECTOARRAY

Segmented Encircling Coil for Highly Sensitive Eddy Current Testing of Tubes and Bars

DEFECTOMAT sensor encircling coil

Sensor for the eddy current testing of round or profiled material with encircling coil

DEFECTOMAT weld seam probe with holder

Sensor for the partial eddy current testing of weld seams

DEFECTOMAT segment coil

Coils for the partial eddy current testing of weld seams

DEFECTOMAT sensor systems for small dimensions

Sensor systems for the eddy current testing of fine wires and tubes

DEFECTOMINI

Sensor system for eddy current testing of fine wires and tubes with small diameters

DEFECTOTHERM coil

Water-cooled thermal coils for hot applications for wires, tubes, and rods

DEFECTOTHERM

Eddy current sensor system with thermal coils for hot applications for wires, tubes, and rods

Sensor system FD

Sensor system for eddy current testing of fine wire with through-type coils