RFS has unveiled its Cygnus intrinsically safe ultrasonic thickness gauge for use in hazardous areas or enclosed spaces.
The gauges are designed to be used without the need for plant shutdown.
Certified intrinsically safe to: II 1 G Ex ia IIC T6 Ga and I M 1 Ex ia I Ma, the Cygnus IS measures metal thickness to determine wastage or corrosion – without the need to remove protective coatings.
Cygnus’ Multiple Echo technology allows the user to measure the remaining metal thickness on corroded and coated structures, without the need to remove protective coatings.
This reduces inspection time and costs.
All measurements are error checked using three return echoes to give repeatable, reliable results.
The Cygnus IS features a bright LED display with a polarised filter for ease of viewing, an echo strength indicator to aid measurement and it also displays the sound velocity settings.
A heavy-duty sealed unit with both IPX5 and IPX7 ratings, the Cygnus IS is highly water, dirt and dust resistant.
It can be washed down at the end of a shift.