Sonyks
Sonyks combines guided wave ultrasonic inspection, broadband and FMC acquisition, and onboard analysis to screen pipework for localized metal loss from a single test point.
Product overview
Sonyks is a guided wave ultrasonic testing system for detecting localized metal loss in pipework. It supports medium- and long-range inspection, including flange-to-flange sections, with a touchscreen instrument that provides data interpretation, diagnostics and reporting at the inspection location.
The system combines broadband acquisition with Full Matrix Capture (FMC) to collect raw inspection data in one scan for subsequent analysis. Piezoelectric and segmented magnetostrictive tooling address different pipe sizes and inspection requirements, with magnetostrictive frequency choices tailored to high-attenuation or high-resolution applications.
Field deployment is supported by an integrated collar-inflation pump, hot-swappable batteries and automatic recognition of Sonyks tooling. Existing Teletest and other commercial PZT rings can also be used. Project-based setup and multilocation reporting streamline the workflow; the page states that time at a location can be reduced by 33%.
For tanks and plate-like structures, the page also presents Guided Wave Phased Array (GWPA), which combines guided wave ultrasound with phased-array electronic beam steering. Its stated uses include tank-wall scanning above and below grade, tank-floor screening with minimal cleaning, and in-service inspection of the critical zone from the annular plate.
Key capabilities
Onboard interpretation
A touchscreen display supports guided wave data interpretation and full onboard analysis.
Single-scan acquisition
Broadband and FMC acquisition collect raw data in one scan for analysis and auditable results.
Integrated inflation
An onboard pump inflates collars and the instrument monitors collar pressure.
Automatic tooling setup
Sonyks tooling is automatically recognized by ring type, size, serial number, pipe orientation and angular orientation.
Flexible transduction
The instrument supports both magnetostrictive and piezoelectric transducers.
Single-connection Piezo tooling
Flexible Piezo collars use a single connection to the instrument and include high-definition capability as standard.
Segmented Magneto collars
Low-profile Magneto tooling provides rapid deployment and a quick connector with a torque setting for correct pressure.
Field diagnostics
Onboard testing includes capacitance checks to support setup and diagnostics.
Streamlined reporting
Project-based inspection setup and multilocation reporting reduce repetitive workflow tasks.
Published technical specifications
Values as published by Eddyfi Technologies. Where models or variants differ, each is listed separately.
Instrument
- Dimensions (W × H × D)
- 355 × 288 × 127 mm (14.0 × 11.3 × 5.0 in)
- Weight (with 1 × battery)
- 7.2 kg (15.9 lb)
- Power Requirements
- 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz
- Power Supply
- Direct VAC or onboard batteries
- Battery Type
- 10.8 V Li-ion, rechargeable, DOT compliant, How-swappable
- Battery Typical Life
- 6–8 hours
- Video Output
- HDMI
- Number of Channels Transmit
- 40
- Transmitter Frequency Range
- 5–260 kHz
- Standard Output Voltage
- 200V, peak to peak
- Number of Channels Receive
- 40
- Receiving Gain Range
- Up to 100 dB
- Maximum Sample Range
- 365 m: longitudinal in pulse-echo 200 m: torsional in pulse-echo
- Maximum Number of Averages
- 128
- Focusing Options
- C-scan imaging, Time delay focussing
- Display
- 26.4 cm (10.4 in) Non reflective (AR coating) Anti-fingerprint (oleophobic coating) 3 mm (1/8 in), chemically strengthened glass cover Optically bonded LCD and touchscreen Passive backlight enhancement
- Software Options
- Sonyks GO (Instrument) Sonyks PRO (Optional Laptop Control)
- Laptop Connectivity
- Optional connection through Wi-Fi or Gigabit Ethernet
- Storage
- 200 GB, SSD
- Cooling
- Sealed and internal fan
- Onboard Pump
- 60 PSI maximum pressure
- Onboard Collar Pressure Monitoring
- Yes
- GPS
- Accurate positioning to 2.5 m (8.2 ft)
- Instrument Transduction Compatibility
- Magnetostrictive and Piezo transducer compatibility
- Supported Rings
- Sonyks Piezo and Magneto tools, Teletest and other commercial PZT rings
Instrument (Suite)
- Probe Recognition and Setup
- Automatic with Sonyks tooling including: ring type, size, serial number, pipe and angular orientation
- Maximum Sample Range
- 125 ms
- Automated Self-check
- Onboard capacitance testing
Piezo Tooling
- Transduction Method
- Piezoelectric transducers (PZT)
- Frequency Range
- 20–80 kHz broadband collection
- Pipe Size Range — single collar
- NPS 6–36 inch (DN 150–900) single collar
- Pipe Size Range — dual collar
- NPS 26-72 inch (DN 650–1800) dual collar setup
- Sensors
- Automatic collar recognition, pipe size, orientation, and angular position
- Maximum Surface Temperature
- 120˚C (248˚F)
Magneto Tooling
- Transduction Method
- Segmented Magnetostrictive Sensors (SMS)
- Frequency Range — 64 kHz
- 64 kHz – Test range 54–74 kHz
- Frequency Range — 128 kHz
- 128 kHz – Test range 118–138 kHz
- Frequency Range — on request
- (32 kHz – Test range 22–42 kHz available on request)
- Pipe Size Range
- NPS 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8 inch DN 40, 50, 80, 100, 150, 200
- Maximum Surface Temperature
- 80˚C (176˚F) 120˚C (248˚F) short term
Teletest Tooling
- Transduction Method
- Piezoelectric transducer
- Pipe-size — single collar
- NPS 6–24 inch (DN 150–600) single collar
- Pipe-size — dual collar
- NPS 26-52 inch (DN 650–1300) dual collar setup
- Pipe-size — triple collar
- NPS 56-76 inch (DN 1400–1900) triple collar setup
- Frequency Range
- 20–80 kHz depending on spacing and wave mode
- Maximum Surface Temperature — Standard
- Standard 120˚C (248˚F)
- Maximum Surface Temperature — HT
- High Temperature (HT) 240˚C (464˚F)
- Wavemode Compatibility
- Multimode 3 ring torsional – 30 mm (1.2 in) 3 ring torsional – 45 mm (1.8 in)
Benefits
- Transducer ring pipe range
- 1.5 in to 72 in
Workflow claims
- Potential reduction in time at a location with project-based setup
- 33%
- Potential overall inspection efficiency increase with improved SNR
- 50%
User testimonial
- Reported on-site productivity increase
- 50%
- High-definition capability for Piezo collars
- Onboard touchscreen and data analysis
- Integrated collar-inflation pump
- Onboard testing and diagnostics
- Sonyks PRO optional laptop control
- Optional laptop connection through Wi-Fi or Gigabit Ethernet
- 32 kHz Magneto tooling with a 22–42 kHz test range, available on request
- Sonyks Piezo tools
- Sonyks Magneto tools
- Teletest tooling
- Other commercial PZT rings
- Sonyks GO
- Sonyks PRO
- Piezo tooling covers NPS 6–36 inch with a single collar and NPS 26-72 inch with a dual-collar setup; maximum surface temperature is 120˚C (248˚F).
- Magneto tooling supports NPS 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8 inch; maximum surface temperature is 80˚C (176˚F), or 120˚C (248˚F) short term.
- The 32 kHz Magneto frequency option is available on request.
- Teletest tooling requires single-, dual- or triple-collar setups according to pipe size; its 20–80 kHz frequency range depends on spacing and wave mode.
- Teletest maximum surface temperature is 120˚C (248˚F) for Standard tooling and 240˚C (464˚F) for High Temperature tooling.
- Maximum sample range depends on wave mode: 365 m longitudinal in pulse-echo or 200 m torsional in pulse-echo.
Compatibility lists only items named by Eddyfi for this product; confirm configuration with EMUS before ordering.
Typical applications
- Localized metal-loss detection in pipework
- Long-range pipeline inspection from a single test point
- Medium-range ultrasonic inspection
- Flange-to-flange pipe sections
- High-attenuation piping applications
- Tank-wall scanning above and below grade using GWPA
- Tank-floor screening with minimal cleaning using GWPA
- In-service tank critical-zone inspection from the annular plate using GWPA
Product imagery
Product videos
Official brochures
Safeguarding Industries: Pioneering Inspection Technologies for Industrial Sprinkler Systems
Sonyks User Manual
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Application Notes & resources
Official application notes and technical literature for Sonyks.
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