Specifications Probe Handling Solutions

Materials Sound velocities between 1000 m/s and Complementing the Cygnus Mini ROV Mountable thickness gauge, the
9995 m/s Cygnus G1 is designed for use on observation, inspection and light workclass
ROVs whilst the S1 probe handler is developed for use on inspection and
Measurement 3 mm - 250 mm (0.110" - 9.994") medium sized ROVs carrying out ship hull inspections.
Range in Steel with 2.25 MHz probe Details of this system and others can be found in separate brochures available Type Approved
2 mm - 150 mm (0.065" - 6.000") on request or downloaded from our website.
with 3.5 MHz probe
1 mm - 50 mm (0.045" - 4.000")
with 5.0 MHz probe
Accuracy ±0.1 mm (±0.004”) or 0.1% of thickness
measurement, whichever is greatest,
when calibrated in accordance with
Cygnus Instruments calibration procedure

Resolution 0.05 mm (0.002")

Probes Single crystal soft-faced compression

13 mm (½") - 2.25, 3.5 or 5 Mhz
(lower frequency probes offer better penetration
on heavy corrosion/coatings)

Power 7.0 - 30 V dc @ 150 mA (max)

Display (Not included) PC or laptop with VGA

Size 160 mm x 62 mm (6.299" x 2.441")

Weight 550 g (19.4 oz)

Operating Temp. -10°C to +50°C (14°F to 122°F) Cygnus G1 Probe Handler

Approvals RINA Type approved

Testing Tested to 500 m (1,500 ft) depth

Communication RS-422, Simplex Single Pair, 2400 Baud

(RS-232 9600 Baud output available as special order)

Compliance CE, British Standard BS EN 15317:2013

(specification for the characterisation and verification
of ultrasonic thickness measuring equipment)

Environmental RoHS, WEEE compliant

Warranty 3 years on gauge and 6 months on probe

*Specifications are subject to change

Cygnus S1 Probe Handler

Cygnus Mini ROV Mountable

For more products, please visit www.cygnus-instruments.com

Pressure Rated to 500 m Depth

MULTIPLE-ECHO ULTRASONIC DIGITAL THICKNESS GAUGE
CB09UK ISS 5
Measures metal thickness to determine wastage or corrosion
Cygnus Instruments Ltd • Cygnus House • 30 Prince of Wales Road • Dorchester • Dorset • DT1 1PW • United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1305 265533 • Fax: +44 (0)1305 269960 • Email: [email protected] • Web: www.cygnus-instruments.com accurately, quickly and without removing protective coatings
Features for Mini ROV Mountable Gauge Benefits of Cygnus Multiple-Echo CygLink Software Top Side Repeater (TSR) - Optional
Ÿ Designed specifically to mount onto small observation ROV’s . Ÿ Measures remaining metal thickness on corroded and coated CygLink is a Windows® application for PCs that allows remote The Top Side Repeater is a small display unit that can be used to
structures viewing and data logging for the Cygnus Mini ROV gauge. CygLink display the thickness measurements sent from the Cygnus Mini
Ÿ Supplied with CygLink software to display and log thickness displays the thickness measurements in real-time and these can ROV gauge to the surface.
measurements from the ROV on a computer at the surface which Ÿ All measurements are error checked using 3 return echoes to give then be logged.
can be saved to a file and printed out. repeatable, reliable results

Ÿ The Cygnus Top Side Repeater (TSR) is available as an option and Ÿ Accepted by all major classification societies
has the facility to display the thickness measurements remotely and
overlay them on to a video signal. This allows the measurements to Ÿ Greatly reduces inspection time and costs
be superimposed on the ROV camera’s monitor screen.
Ÿ Echo strength indicator to aid measurement.
Ÿ Easy calibration at the surface via CygLink software or Top Side
Repeater (TSR) unit.

Ÿ Optional dedicated probe holder to allow measurements on curved

or flat surfaces. Kit includes data and video cables.

Ÿ Only one twisted pair is required to transfer the data to the surface.

TSR Video Overlay Facility

The Top Side Repeater can also superimpose the thickness
measurements on to a composite PAL or NTSC video signal to
display it on a monitor screen and/or the video recording of the
Kit Contents survey. This provides a thickness measurement that can be linked to
Each recorded measurement can have pre-set comments and/or a a position or place in the video recording.
Ÿ Cygnus Mini ROV Gauge manually typed note added.

Ÿ Probe cable with marinised remote probe 0.95 m (3 ft)

Ÿ Sealed 4-way connector with fly lead including 9 way connector With Multiple-Echo, readings are taken by measuring the time delay 65.05 mm
between any three consecutive backwall echos. The time of T1 5922 m/s
Ÿ RS-422 to RS-232 converter (coating thickness) is ignored. The times of T2 and T3 are equal to the
time that it takes to travel through the metal. Only by looking at three
Ÿ Test cable echoes can the measurements be automatically verified Monitor &
(where T2 = T3). Video Recorder
Ÿ Cyglink data logging software
Ÿ Membrane couplant for the UT probe
Ÿ Spare membranes for the UT probe
Ÿ Membrane locking ring key
Ÿ Spare O-Rings for ROV
Ÿ 15 mm (½") test block
Ÿ Operation manual The data logged measurements can be recorded in a Linear List.
Each survey can have separate groups of measurements within it Video
Ÿ Carry case and a “Reference” and “Minimum” thickness set. Feed
Ÿ Silicone grease Sub-Sea TSR
Reports can be created either as a .pdf or the data exported to a .csv
file. Camera Feed Unit
Video
Ÿ *Optional Topside Repeater with video overlay facility kit.
Feed

Type Approved
Features for Mini ROV Mountable Gauge Benefits of Cygnus Multiple-Echo CygLink Software Top Side Repeater (TSR) - Optional
Ÿ Designed specifically to mount onto small observation ROV’s . Ÿ Measures remaining metal thickness on corroded and coated CygLink is a Windows® application for PCs that allows remote The Top Side Repeater is a small display unit that can be used to
structures viewing and data logging for the Cygnus Mini ROV gauge. CygLink display the thickness measurements sent from the Cygnus Mini
Ÿ Supplied with CygLink software to display and log thickness displays the thickness measurements in real-time and these can ROV gauge to the surface.
measurements from the ROV on a computer at the surface which Ÿ All measurements are error checked using 3 return echoes to give then be logged.
can be saved to a file and printed out. repeatable, reliable results

Ÿ The Cygnus Top Side Repeater (TSR) is available as an option and Ÿ Accepted by all major classification societies
has the facility to display the thickness measurements remotely and
overlay them on to a video signal. This allows the measurements to Ÿ Greatly reduces inspection time and costs
be superimposed on the ROV camera’s monitor screen.
Ÿ Echo strength indicator to aid measurement.
Ÿ Easy calibration at the surface via CygLink software or Top Side
Repeater (TSR) unit.

Ÿ Optional dedicated probe holder to allow measurements on curved

or flat surfaces. Kit includes data and video cables.

Ÿ Only one twisted pair is required to transfer the data to the surface.

TSR Video Overlay Facility

The Top Side Repeater can also superimpose the thickness
measurements on to a composite PAL or NTSC video signal to
display it on a monitor screen and/or the video recording of the
Kit Contents survey. This provides a thickness measurement that can be linked to
Each recorded measurement can have pre-set comments and/or a a position or place in the video recording.
Ÿ Cygnus Mini ROV Gauge manually typed note added.

Ÿ Probe cable with marinised remote probe 0.95 m (3 ft)

Ÿ Sealed 4-way connector with fly lead including 9 way connector With Multiple-Echo, readings are taken by measuring the time delay 65.05 mm
between any three consecutive backwall echos. The time of T1 5922 m/s
Ÿ RS-422 to RS-232 converter (coating thickness) is ignored. The times of T2 and T3 are equal to the
time that it takes to travel through the metal. Only by looking at three
Ÿ Test cable echoes can the measurements be automatically verified Monitor &
(where T2 = T3). Video Recorder
Ÿ Cyglink data logging software
Ÿ Membrane couplant for the UT probe
Ÿ Spare membranes for the UT probe
Ÿ Membrane locking ring key
Ÿ Spare O-Rings for ROV
Ÿ 15 mm (½") test block
Ÿ Operation manual The data logged measurements can be recorded in a Linear List.
Each survey can have separate groups of measurements within it Video
Ÿ Carry case and a “Reference” and “Minimum” thickness set. Feed
Ÿ Silicone grease Sub-Sea TSR
Reports can be created either as a .pdf or the data exported to a .csv
file. Camera Feed Unit
Video
Ÿ *Optional Topside Repeater with video overlay facility kit.
Feed

Type Approved
Specifications Probe Handling Solutions
Materials Sound velocities between 1000 m/s and Complementing the Cygnus Mini ROV Mountable thickness gauge, the
9995 m/s Cygnus G1 is designed for use on observation, inspection and light workclass
ROVs whilst the S1 probe handler is developed for use on inspection and
Measurement 3 mm - 250 mm (0.110" - 9.994") medium sized ROVs carrying out ship hull inspections.
Range in Steel with 2.25 MHz probe Details of this system and others can be found in separate brochures available Type Approved
2 mm - 150 mm (0.065" - 6.000") on request or downloaded from our website.
with 3.5 MHz probe
1 mm - 50 mm (0.045" - 4.000")
with 5.0 MHz probe
Accuracy ±0.1 mm (±0.004”) or 0.1% of thickness
measurement, whichever is greatest,
when calibrated in accordance with
Cygnus Instruments calibration procedure

Resolution 0.05 mm (0.002")

Probes Single crystal soft-faced compression

13 mm (½") - 2.25, 3.5 or 5 Mhz
(lower frequency probes offer better penetration
on heavy corrosion/coatings)

Power 7.0 - 30 V dc @ 150 mA (max)

Display (Not included) PC or laptop with VGA

Size 160 mm x 62 mm (6.299" x 2.441")

Weight 550 g (19.4 oz)

Operating Temp. -10°C to +50°C (14°F to 122°F) Cygnus G1 Probe Handler

Approvals RINA Type approved

Testing Tested to 500 m (1,500 ft) depth

Communication RS-422, Simplex Single Pair, 2400 Baud

(RS-232 9600 Baud output available as special order)

Compliance CE, British Standard BS EN 15317:2013

(specification for the characterisation and verification
of ultrasonic thickness measuring equipment)

Environmental RoHS, WEEE compliant

Warranty 3 years on gauge and 6 months on probe

*Specifications are subject to change

Cygnus S1 Probe Handler

Cygnus Mini ROV Mountable

For more products, please visit www.cygnus-instruments.com

Pressure Rated to 500 m Depth

MULTIPLE-ECHO ULTRASONIC DIGITAL THICKNESS GAUGE
CB09UK ISS 5
Measures metal thickness to determine wastage or corrosion
Cygnus Instruments Ltd • Cygnus House • 30 Prince of Wales Road • Dorchester • Dorset • DT1 1PW • United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1305 265533 • Fax: +44 (0)1305 269960 • Email: [email protected] • Web: www.cygnus-instruments.com accurately, quickly and without removing protective coatings