QuartZ
QuartZ combines phased array and conventional ultrasonic channels with parallel firing and scalable multi-unit control for complex, high-speed industrial inspections.
Product overview
QuartZ is an ultrasonic inspection instrument designed for demanding applications in oil and gas, manufacturing, and transportation. It combines phased array and conventional UT capabilities for inspecting tubes, pipes, plates, forgings, composite parts, and railway components in inline or offline configurations.
Its phased array channels support parallel firing through two simultaneous apertures on one or two probes. An integrated probe splitter enables direct connection of two phased array probes, while two conventional UT channels allow a single instrument to operate with two PA probes and two UT probes. High-power phased array pulsers support inspection of very thick or difficult-to-penetrate materials.
UltraVision 3 Classic controls QuartZ and provides a 3D environment covering inspection design, analysis, and reporting. Up to 10 instruments can operate in parallel under the same UltraVision control, with cable-based synchronization between units. The software development kit supports custom inspection solutions, and included mounting brackets allow conversion from tabletop use to rack mounting.
For composite components with changing surface geometry, QuartZ supports time reversal, a real-time adaptive technique that enables PAUT inspection without prior knowledge of the exact part shape or complex surface-following mechanics. The instrument can also be installed close to probes to reduce cable length, and it requires no air conditioning.
Key capabilities
Parallel phased array firing
Supports 32:128 or 2×16:64 configurations for two simultaneous apertures on one or two probes.
Integrated probe splitter
Two phased array probes can connect without additional accessories.
High-power PA channels
A real 100V phased array pulser supports inspection of very thick or difficult-to-penetrate materials.
Conventional UT integration
Two conventional UT channels allow one instrument to serve two PA probes and two UT probes.
Scalable system control
Up to 10 QuartZ units can operate in parallel under the same UltraVision control.
High data throughput
Data throughput of up to 30 MB/s supports demanding inspection applications.
Automatic probe detection
When used with Eddyfi Technologies' probes, QuartZ detects the probes and their connections to simplify identification and reporting traceability.
Adaptive time reversal
Time reversal supports inspection of variable-geometry composite surfaces without detailed part profiles or complex surface-following mechanics.
Flexible installation
Included mounting brackets enable rack mounting, while installation close to probes reduces cable length without requiring air conditioning.
Integrated inspection software
UltraVision 3 Classic provides inspection design, advanced analysis, and reporting in a single 3D work environment.
Published technical specifications
Values as published by Eddyfi Technologies. Where models or variants differ, each is listed separately.
INSTRUMENT
- Dimensions (W × H × D)
- 490 × 420 × 90mm (19.3 × 16.5 × 3.5 in)
- Weight
- 8.34 Kg (18 lb)
- Air intake
- No
- Voltage
- 120 VAC or 240 VAC
- Frequency
- 50 Hz or 60 Hz
- Maximum power
- 75 VA
SYSTEM INTEGRATION
- Scalability
- Up to 10 QuartZ units in parallel controlled by the same UltraVision.
- Rack mount configuration
- 480-millimeter (19-inch)
PHASED ARRAY
- Parallel firing configurations
- 32:128 or 2×16:64
- Phased Array channels
- 32:128 PR
- PA firing modes
- Up to 32 consecutive elements. Up to two apertures of 16 consecutive elements
- Phased Array connector
- 2 x ZPAC connector (custom ZIF with latch). Allows connecting 2 probes without splitter. Automatic probe recognitions (with Eddyfi Technologies' probes).
- UT channels
- 2 channels (in Pulse/Echo or Pitch/Catch configurations
PULSER
- Pulse width
- 25 ns to 500 ns
- Pulse amplitude PA (at 50Ω)
- 35 V to 100 V
- Pulse amplitude UT (at 50Ω)
- 50 V to 200 V
DATA ACQUISITION
- A-scan length
- Up to 16,384 points
- Maximum number of focal laws
- 1024
- Real-time averaging
- 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16
- Compression
- 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16
- PRF
- Up to 20 kHz
- Parallel firing
- 2 beams
- Maximum number of samples
- 16384
- Measurement gates
- 4 gates + 1 synchronization gate
- Data throughput
- Up to 30 MB/s
- Maximum data file
- 20 GB
- Digitizing frequency
- 25 MHz, 50 MHz or 100 MHz
- Bandwidth (at -3 dB)
- 500 kHz to 18 MHz
- Summed data amplitude resolution
- 16 bits
- Filters
- Analog / Digital band-pass, high-pass and low-pass
- Gain setting range PA
- 70 dB (analog) + 30 dB (digital)
- Gain setting range UT
- 70 dB (analog) + 24 dB (digital)
CONNECTIVITY
- Data interfaces
- Ethernet 1000 Base-T
- Encoder
- 2 axes (quadrature, clock direction)
- Rack mounting brackets
- Integrated probe splitter
- UltraVision 3 Classic
- Eddyfi Technologies' probes
- Automatic probe recognition is specified with Eddyfi Technologies' probes.
- Parallel system operation is limited to up to 10 QuartZ units controlled by the same UltraVision.
- PA firing supports up to 32 consecutive elements or up to two apertures of 16 consecutive elements.
Compatibility lists only items named by Eddyfi for this product; confirm configuration with EMUS before ordering.
Typical applications
- Inline and offline inspection of tubes and pipes
- Plate and forging inspection
- Complex composite part inspection
- Aerospace composite inspection
- Train wheel, axle, and rail inspection
- Manufacturing inspection and periodic railway inspection
- Very thick or difficult-to-penetrate material inspection
- Custom ultrasonic inspection systems
Product imagery
Official brochures
How EMUS supports this
Equipment is only part of the answer. Every system we supply is backed by regional engineering, service and application support.
Mechanical, electrical, environmental setup done right the first time.
Qualification and acceptance testing against real criteria.
Operator and application training built around your parts.
Traceable calibration to keep measurements audit-ready.
Preventive and corrective service across the Balkan region.
Method development and problem-solving with our engineers.
Eddyfi Technologies
Part of the Eddyfi Technologies portfolio, represented by EMUS across the Balkan region.
Application Notes & resources
Official application notes and technical literature for QuartZ.
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