Danatronics ECHO 8 Corrosion Thickness Gage

Danatronics offers our newest ultrasonic precision thickness gage line, the ECHO 8 series. ECHO 8 represents our most advanced thickness gage ever combining dual and single element transducers all in one small package. ECHO 8 offers a 3.5” high resolution sunlight readable color display with live A-Scan, use of a wide variety of dual, contact, delay line and immersion transducers from 1-20 Mhz as default and custom created and stored applications setups, B-Scan, datalogger with up to 32GB of SD card memory and interface to Microsoft excel. The ECHO 7 is available in 4 models including the ECHO 8, ECHO 8DL, ECHO 8W and ECHO 8DLW. The vibrate on alarm feature is the world’s first and is great for loud environments

Unsure which ECHO series gage is right for you? Our ECHO series chart can help you decide.

The ECHO 8 series is available in 4 models 

ECHO Software Options are easy and convenient to upgrade in the field.   Danatronics gage upgrades are done directly from your gage's keypad and do not require the use of a computer.

The following are available upgrades for the ECHO 8

Echo to Echo to ignore Coatings
Comes Standard on all ECHO 8 gages 

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-8DL and ECHO-8DLW

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 8DL and ECHO 8DLW, encoder and hardware upgrades sold separately. Requires hardware modification and uses the EZ Scan 6 as a magnetic wheel, linear axis encoder.

The EZ Scan 6 combined with our ECHO 8DLW is the ultimate in easy to use, affordable magnetic wheel linear axis encoder for B-scan surveys with reports. The EZ Scan 6 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.

 

Bluetooth
Available as an optional upgrade for all ECHO series gages. The bluetooth software option also requires internal hardware modification on the PCB (does not affect other specs, IP rating or require additional power source).

Allows ECHO to export data such as thickness readings or files to another device via internal bluetooth. DataXL mobile can be used to facilitate the transfer of information on IOS and Andriod phones and tablets. DataXL Mobile is coming soon in the Apple store and Google Play Store.

 

 

Datalogger
Comes standard with the ECHO 8DL and ECHO 8DLW

The ECHO Series 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 8W and ECHO 8DLW

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.

 

Oxide Scale
Sold as a separate software option for the ECHO 8W or ECHO 8DLW

When equipped with the oxide scale option and 20mhz delay line transducer, both ECHO 7 and ECHO 8 units with live waveform can measure the oxide scale (0.015"-0.040") and tube thickness calibrated to their independent sound speeds.

 

 

EZ Scan 6 - Magnetic Wheel Encoder
Danatronics EZ Scan 6 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 boot with built in bail, 4 point chest harness and unique 2 finger hold strap.

 

Heavy Duty Bail
Heavy Duty bail for use with rubber boot

 

 

Batteries
Standard 3.7 V Li Ion internally rechargeable battery comes standard

 

ECHO Transport Case
The ECHO 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.

 

 

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. ECHO FD also uses contact and delay line probes from 1-20 Mhz. Consult Danatronics or one of our authorized representatives for the proper use and recommendation for your application.

To view a list of our standard transducers including their specification please see the transducer chart

Dual Transducers
Danatronics dual transducers are stocked in a wide variety of frequencies and diameters, from 0.5mHz to 10mHz. Most of our dual transducers come standard with a potted cable and molded plug. For our non-potted dual transducers that come with microdot connectors we offer both standard and armored cables

 

Single Element Contact Transducers
Danatronics single element transducers are stocked in a wide variety of frequencies and diameters, from 0.5mHz to 10mHz. All single element probes come standard with microdot connectors

 

 

Delay Line Transducers
Danatronics delay line transducer are available in 5, 10 and 20 mHZ options.

 

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 

Danatronics Spring Loaded Holder has dual v-notches for small diameter pipes and tubes to prevent probe “rocking”.

 

 

 

Manuals

 

• ECHO Manual v2.1A
• EZ Scan 6 Manual

 

Software

 

• ECHO V3.13
• DataXL V3.23.0.0

 

Brochures

 

 

• ECHO Series Brochure
• Transducer Chart
• EZ Scan 6 Brochure

 

Application Notes

 

• Using Delay Line Probes to Measure a Wide Thickness Range
• What you Need to Know When Selecting an Ultrasonic Thickness gage - Dan Carnevale - Quality Magazine, October 31, 2017
• Paint Over Plastic and Steel
• Echo to Echo and Coating Thickness Measurements
• Auto Calibration

 

Help Documents

 

• How to Update the ECHO
• Updating ECHO Software
• Exporting Files From Gage
• Converting a Manual Datalogger File
• Updating thickness gage to be compatible with Windows 8 or 10
• Installing DataXL
• Send Files to Gage from DataXL
• DataXL Set Up File Failure to Launch v1.00
• DataXL Mobile Privacy Policy
• DataXL Mobile Help