Cygnus 1 Ex
Advanced Intrinsically Safe UTG
- AVAILABLE TO ORDER – NEW Cygnus High Temperature Ex Probe.
An Intrinsically Safe Ex tester, designed for taking reliable thickness measurements in all hazardous gas Zones (0, 1 & 2), coal mines and combustible dust Zones (21, 22). The Cygnus 1 Ex Ultrasonic Thickness Tester is a rugged, handheld, intrinsically safe instrument designed for taking reliable thickness measurements in Zone 0 Explosive Atmospheres – making it ideal for use in fuel depots, road and vessel tankers, mines, chemical plants, oil and gas, refineries, pipelines, hazardous storage tanks and other hazardous environments. This intrinsically Safe UT tester is also certified for safe use in combustible dust Zones (21, 22), such as flour mills, sugar plants, and wood manufacturing.
Key features of the Cygnus 1 Ex advance intrinsically safe ultrasonic thickness tester:
- Certified to ATEX, IECEx, UKEX for use in all hazardous gas Zones (0, 1, 2), coal mines and combustible dust Zones (21, 22)
- Intrinsic Safety protection – No need for hot work permits
- Continuous measurement on hot assets in-service, using the NEW Cygnus High Temperature Ex Probe
- 3 measuring modes for levels of corrosion, various materials and through-coat measurements
- Deep Coat function ignores thick coatings
- Manual Measurement Mode allows gates and gain to be configured to suit your application
- Live A-Scans aid visual measurement verification
- Live B-scans give a quick, cross-sectional representation
- 4 function keys for easy controls and dynamic views
- User Access feature protects records with correct user access levels
- Measurement setup can be saved and restored for a quick start
- Measurement Freeze function and Ref/Min/Max thickness limits
- A solid-state electronic instrument with a rugged IP67 rated enclosure
- Bluetooth connection for transferring data to CygLink
- Available as SC, TC, PLUS and PRO variants with options of upgradeable features (download the Cygnus 1 Ex Variants Comparison Guide).
| Measuring Modes | Single Echo with Twin Crystal Probes Echo-Echo with Twin Crystal Probes Multiple Echo with Singly Crystal Probes |
| Materials | Sound velocity from 1000 m/s to 9000 m/s [0.0390 in/us to 0.3543 in/us] |
| Accuracy | ±0.1 mm (±0.004”) or 0.1% of thickness measurement whichever is the greatest |
| Resolution | 0.1mm, 0.05mm or 0.01mm depending on probe type |
| Probe Options | Single crystal and twin crystal probes |
| Measurement Range in Steel | 0.8mm to 250mm (0.031 in. – 10 in.) depending on selected probe and configuration, material and temperature |
| Connector | Single Dual Coaxial Connector |
| Power Supply | Rechargeable, removable Lithium-Ion battery pack |
| Power Rating | 2W |
| Probe Sockets | Single Dual Coaxial Connector |
| Battery Life | 6-8 hours continuous measurement |
| Display | 3.5” VGA, sunlight readable colour display |
| Size | 270mm tall, 135mm wide, 80mm deep |
| Weight | 1 kg (tester with battery) 5 kg (complete tester kit) |
| Operating Temp. | -0°C to +50°C (32°F to 122°F) |
| Storage Temp. | -10°C to +65°C (50°F to 149°F) |
| Data Logging | 10,000 measurements and A-scans per record |
| Computer Software | CygLink allows remote logging and viewing of A-scan graphs. Survey and report generation to PDF file. Graphic analysis of data and statistical calculations. Bluetooth connection to transfer data to a Windows® computer with CygLink. |
| Certification | ATEX, IECEx and UKEX I M1 Ex ia Ma II 1G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga II 2D Ex ib IIIB T100C Db Tamb = 0°C to +50°CCertificate Numbers; ATEX: ExVeritas 21ATEX0860X UKEX: ExVeritas 21UKEX0861X IECEx: IECEx EXV 21.0035X |
| Environmental Protection | IP67 Pollution degree 3 |
| Standards | BS EN 15317-2013 |
| Warranty | 3 years on tester and 6 months on probe |
| Weight | 5 kg |
| Kit | Cygnus 1 Ex – SC (Single Crystal) Variant Kit WITHOUT PROBE (060-1105), Cygnus 1 Ex – TC (Twin Crystal) Variant Kit WITHOUT PROBE (060-1110), Cygnus 1 Ex – PLUS Variant Kit WITHOUT PROBE (060-1115), Cygnus 1 Ex – PRO Variant Kit WITHOUT PROBE (060-1120) |
Single crystal probes (Probe Sxx) are compatible with all Variants, except TC Variant.
Twin crystal probes (Probe Txx) are compatible with all Variants, except SC Variant.
Twin element high temperature Ex probe.
Cygnus 1 Ex Variants
Download the Cygnus 1 Ex Variants Comparison Guide
| SC Variant (Single Crystal use only) | Programmed with: – Deep Coat – Multiple-Echo – 1 & 2 Point Calibration – Materials List – Measurement Hold. |
| TC Variant (Twin Crystal use only) | Programmed with: – Echo-Echo & Single-Echo – Auto Probe Detection – 1 & 2 Point Calibration – Materials List – Measurement Hold. |
| PLUS Variant (Single & Twin Crystal use) | Programmed with: – Multiple-Echo, Echo-Echo & Single-Echo – Auto Probe Detection – Deep Coat, A-Scan & B-Scan – 1 & 2 Point Calibration – Materials List – Measurement Hold. |
| PRO Variant (Single & Twin Crystal use) | Programmed with: – Multiple-Echo, Echo-Echo & Single-Echo – Auto Probe Detection – Deep Coat – A-Scan & B-Scan – Data Logging (Linear, Grids, Template & Comments) – Manual Gates (A, A+B, Manual Gain) – Measurement Set-up – User Access – High Temperature Capability – 1 & 2 Point Calibration – Materials List – Measurement Hold. |
Comprehensive Data Logging (Available with PRO Variant)
- Datalogging: Basic (Linear lists) or Advanced (2D/3D Grids, Templates)
- Allows a maximum of 10,000 measurement points per record
- 16 grid patterns available
- Add radial points to any measurement (linear/grid) to further investigate immediately an area of interest or heavy corrosion
- 8 User-defined text comments to attach to any measurement point
- Auto-log feature
- Saves measurements and A-scans as records on internal memory.
Cyglink Computer Software (Available with PRO Variant)
CygLink is a Windows® based application used to transfer and manage data logger records, A-scans, B-scans, templates, measurement comments and material velocity tables. The program can generate PDF reports and export to Excel. It also displays A-scans and B-scans, allowing for after-the-event analysis of logged measurements. Designed for Windows 7® and above.
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1 review for Cygnus 1 Ex
Dennis H.
Jul 11, 2023 8:35 AM
In march 2023 we have bought another one, this is for ourselves in our hire fleet.
We have had several customers and we are also very satisfied with the instrument.
We think the instrument is versatile, multifunctional, robust and intuitive.