TPT November 2013

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Mobile ultrasonic flaw detector dESIGNEd with ergonomic and strictly functional characteristics in mind, the new Sonoscreen ST 10 ultrasonic flaw detector from Sonotec GmbH boasts a user-friendly menu navigation system. This improves testing reliability and saves valuable testing time. they can do so by simply turning the right handwheel. Time-consuming clicking through the menu or interrupting the test is not required. The gain setting is displayed in the top right-hand corner of the screen. The Sonoscreen ST 10

Despite its compact size, the Sonoscreen ST 10 has a large, high-resolution 16:9 graphic display. All values and measurements are displayed as large as possible. This enables the user to see details clearly and view all relevant instrument settings at a glance. Which type and how many measurement readings the device should display can be adapted to each application’s specific needs. Unlike some other ultrasonic testing devices currently available on the mar- ket, the Sonoscreen ST 10 can safely be used outside in direct sunlight. Even rain cannot harm the robust device. Sonotec Ultraschallsensorik Halle GmbH – Germany Website: www.sonotec.de

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applications. By turning and pressing the left handwheel, the user scrolls through the menu and operates the Sonoscreen ST 10 intuitively. The simplified menu navigation provides all the parameters to be adapted in a logical succession and also ensures that all relevant parameters are set at the start of the test. A diagram of the probe settings also allows entries to be checked quickly. All menu items are displayed in full text and the entire menu tree is displayed with sub-items. If the tester wishes to adjust the gain setting of the signal during the measurement,

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