Proceq Pundit PL-200 User manual

PUNDIT®PL-200
ULTRASONIC PULSE VELOCITY
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PUNDIT®PL-200PE
ULTRASONIC PULSE ECHO
60 Years of Innovation

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PUNDIT®TOUCHSCREEN
UNIVERSAL
Proceq – History of Innovation since 1954
Proceq SA of Switzerland, founded in 1954, is a leading
manufacturer of the highest quality portable instruments for
non-destructive testing of materials. The ubiquitous Original
Schmidt concrete test hammer and the patented SilverSchmidt
(Q-value) are just an excerpt of Proceq’s proud inventions.
Industry Standard Pundit
Pundit is a de facto industry standard brand and widely
recognized as the first commercial field (on-site) device to
measure Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity. Proceq acquired Pundit in
2009 and later launched the popular Pundit Lab and Pundit Lab+.
New Pundit Touchscreen
The Pundit PL-200 and Pundit PL-200PE continue the
illustrious Pundit tradition that began in the 1970s. They
are the first Proceq products to be developed using a new
generation and design-protected Touchscreen Unit.
Housing specially designed to be used on-site
in harsh environments
Screen with highest resolution and sharpest
image available in the market allowing best
possible analysis of the measured waveforms
8 GB Flash memory allowing storage of up to
100’000 A-Scans
Dual core processor supporting diverse
communication and peripheral interfaces
Modular concept: Expandable with all Proceq
Pulse Velocity and Pulse Echo transducers
Future proof investment: upcoming Pundit
ultrasonic products will be directly compatible
Applications Overview
Pundit PL-200 Pundit PL-200PE
Through Transmission:
Access from two sides
Pulse Echo:
Single side access
Assessment of Concrete Quality
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity
Uniformity
Compressive strength
and SONREB
Slab thickness
from a single side
Determination of
crack depth
Detection and localization
of voids, pipes,
cracks (parallel to surface),
and honeycombing
Modulus of elasticity
Scan Modes
A-Scans
Line Scans
A-Scans
B-Scans
Never before has the user had such a control
over the measurement procedure in real time
directly on-site!

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Pundit PL-200 – The new Benchmark for
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Testing
Best-in-class Ultrasonic testing instrument providing superior
features for on-site testing:
Line Scans for concrete uniformity assessment
Zoom and scroll for precise A-Scan inspection
On board storage and review of waveforms
Settings directly accessible on measuring screen
Dual cursor for manual A-Scan evaluation
Separate cursor to measure signal amplitude
Improved surface velocity measurement
Automatic and manual triggering and
user adjustable trigger threshold
A-Scan update rate up to 40 Hz
Expandable with Pundit Pulse Echo transducer
Comprehensive Measurement Modes
Line Scans
Assesses the concrete
uniformity and detects
cracks as well as other
defects. The measured
pulse velocities are
displayed as a line.
Pulse Velocity
Calculates the pulse
velocity of the material
under test.
Compressive Strength
Determines the com-
pressive strength using
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity
correlation, or by using
SONREB.
Crack Depth
Determines the depth
of perpendicular cracks
according to BS 1881.
Surface Velocity
Determines surface
velocity according to
BS 1881.
Transmission Time: Measures the transmission time.
Distance: Calculates the distance between the transducers.
Standards and Norms: EN12504-4 (Europe), ASTM C 597-
02 (North America), BS 1881 Part 203 (UK), ISO1920-7:2004
(International), IS13311 (India), CECS21 (China).
PUNDIT®PL-200
ULTRASONIC PULSE VELOCITY
Ordering Information Pundit PL-200
Part Number: 327 10 001
Consisting of: Pundit Touchscreen, 2 Transducers 54 kHz, 2
BNC cables 1.5 m, couplant, calibration rod, BNC adapter
cable, battery charger, USB cable, DVD with software,
documentation, carrying strap and carrying case

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Pulse Velocity Transducers
Proceq offers an extensive range of transducers providing highest accuracy and a proven field track record. The selection of the
correct transducer is dependent on the aggregate/grain size and the dimensions of the test object.
Bandwidth and
aperture size
Test Object Limitations Applications
Wavelength* Maximum
grain size
Minimum lateral
dimension
P-wave Transducers
24 kHz
Ø50 mm x
95 mm
154 mm ≈77 mm 154 mm »Concrete: Very coarse aggregate and large
objects (several meters)
54 kHz
Ø50 mm x
46 mm
68.5 mm ≈34 mm 69 mm »Concrete
»Wood
»Rock
150 kHz
Ø28 mm x
46 mm
24.7 mm ≈12 mm 25 mm »Fine grained material
»Refractory bricks
»Rock (NX cores)
250 kHz
Ø28 mm x
46 mm
14.8 mm ≈7 mm 15 mm »Fine grained material
»Refractory bricks
»Rock
»Use on small samples
500 kHz
Ø57 mm x
32 mm
7.4 mm ≈3 mm 7 mm »Fine grained material
»Refractory bricks
»Rock
»Use on small samples
54 kHz
Ø50 mm x
100 mm
68.5 mm ≈34 mm 69 mm »Concrete: Rough and rounded
surfaces (no couplant required)
»Wood
»Rock (heritage sites)
S-wave Transducer
250 kHz
Ø41 mm x
32 mm
10 mm ≈5 mm Greater than the
thickness of the
object.
»Used for determination of elastic modulus
»Concrete, wood, rock (small samples only)
»Requires special shear wave couplant
*A pulse velocity of 3700 m/s (longitudinal wave) and 2500 m/s (shear wave) have been used for the computation of the
wavelengths.
PUNDIT®PL-200
ULTRASONIC PULSE VELOCITY

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PUNDIT®PL-200PE
ULTRASONIC PULSE ECHO
Pundit PL-200PE – Groundbreaking
Ultrasonic Pulse Echo Testing
The Pulse Echo technology widely extends the application
range of the Pundit Touchscreen Unit and offers a variety of
special features:
Single side determination of slab thickness
Detection and localization of voids, pipes, cracks
(parallel to surface) and honeycombing
Advanced echo tracking technology helps
identifying the main echo
Control buttons and optical feedback directly on
the probe increase measurement efficiency
Automatic estimation of the Pulse Velocity
Easy B-Scan measuring through center marker
and rulers directly on the probe
Dry-contact transducer: no couplant required,
suited for measuring on rough surfaces
Lightweight and ergonomical handling
Expandable with Pulse Velocity transducers
Scan Modes
A-Scan
»A-Scan allows direct analysis of the raw signal.
»Digital filters for better echo visibility and noise suppression.
»Automatic readout of slab thickness (Echo tracker).
B-Scan
»A cross-sectional view perpendicular to the scanning
surface is provided. It facilitates the search for pipes,
cracks, voids, etc.
»State-of-the-art image processing for improved image quality.
»Cursor placement allows a direct readout of the slab
thickness and the location of hidden objects or defects.
Example: B-Scan of a concrete object containing steel pipes:
Center marker and rulers directly on the transducer help
generating the B-Scan:
Ordering Information Pundit PL-200PE
Part Number: 327 20 001
Consisting of: Pundit Touchscreen, Pundit Pulse Echo
Transducer incl. cable, contact tester, battery charger, USB
cable, DVD with software, documentation, carrying straps
and carrying case
57 cm
180 cm

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Pulse Echo Transducer
The Pulse Echo transducer is a shear wave transducer designed for single-handed and two-handed operation. It is particularly
suited to testing where access is limited to a single side.
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ULTRASONIC PULSE ECHO
Bandwidth and
aperture size
Test Object Limitations
Wavelength* Maximum
grain size
Minimum lateral
dimension
Penetration depth Minimum object
detectable
50 kHz
2x25 cm2
50 mm 50 mm 2x thickness Typically 500 mm (up
to 1000 mm under
ideal conditions)
30 mm air cylinder
*A pulse velocity of 2500 m/s has been used for the computation of the wavelength.
Testing with the Pulse Echo technology requires in-depth knowledge of the test object and application characteristics. Proceq
offers comprehensive ultrasonic training seminars imparting this knowledge as well as all functionalities and features of the
Pundit instruments. Pundit PL-200PE customers are recommended by Proceq to register for the Advanced Ultrasonic
Tomography Applications training. See details on the next page.
On successful completion of the Advanced Ultrasonic Tomography Applications training, Pundit
PL-200PE customers get access* to “Ask Malcolm”, a global Application Support Service provided by
a team of renowned experts who have years of hands-on, on-site NDT inspection expertise.
*Terms and conditions apply.
Expert Ultrasonic Training
ASK
MALCOLM

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NDT Concrete Ultrasonic Training Concept
Proceq’s training modules are strongly focused on a practical approach to routine testing of in-situ concrete quality using the
Pundit range of ultrasonic products.
Training facilities are located at Proceq headquarters in Schwerzenbach (Switzerland), Chicago (USA), Singapore and London
(UK). All training modules are conducted in English (German, French and Spanish can be organized on demand).
Training fees include all necessary training material and documentation and exclude all travel, accomodation and meal. Course
dates are determined by Proceq. Please contact your local Proceq representative.
Essentials of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) of Concrete using Ultrasonic Methods
Description Prerequisites Duration Locations Course No.
Characteristics of concrete;
overview of NDT methods;
ultrasonic pulse velocity principles
and methods for assessing
compressive strength of concrete,
detecting voids and cracks;
transducer types; product and
practical training (Pundit Lab,
Pundit Lab+, Pundit PL-200).
Any technical background or
prior experience with NDT
products will allow quicker and
deeper comprehension of the
course material.
2 days • Schwerzenbach
(Zuerich, Switzerland)
• Chicago
(United States of America)
• Singapore
• London
(United Kingdom)
970 00 300
Advanced Ultrasonic Tomography Applications
Description Prerequisites Duration Locations Course No.
NDT ultrasonic methods to
evaluate concrete from a single
surface; using tomography to
detect air filled voids and cracks;
locate structural elements,
pipes, ducts and honeycombing.
Product and practical training
(Pundit PL-200PE); detailed review
and interpretation of specific
tomographic application examples.
Participants are expected to be
experienced NDT users, any
on-site ultrasonic experience will
allow a focused discussion on
specific application issues.
2 days • Schwerzenbach
(Zuerich, Switzerland)
• Chicago
(United States of America)
• Singapore
• London
(United Kingdom)
970 00 400
Application Support Service Prerequisites Access
“Ask Malcolm”is an Application Support Service
provided by Proceq to owners and users of the
PL-200PE who have completed the corresponding
advanced training module. It is supported by a
team of renowned experts who have years of
hands-on, on-site NDT inspection expertise.
Purchase of a PL-200PE;
Completion of the module “Advanced
Ultrasonic Tomography Appliactions”
with course no. 970 00 400
Proceq
website
TECHNICAL SERVICES
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MALCOLM

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Subject to change without notice. All information contained in this documentation is
presented in good faith and believed to be correct. Proceq SA makes no warranties
and excludes all liability as to the completeness and/or accuracy of the information.
For the use and application of any product manufactured and/or sold by Proceq SA
explicit reference is made to the particular applicable operating instructions.
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Ordering Information
Units
PART NO. DESCRIPTION
327 10 001 Pundit PL-200
327 20 001 Pundit PL-200PE
327 10 002 Pundit Touchscreen without transducers
Supplementary Transducers
325 40 026S 2 Transducers 24 kHz
325 40 131S 2 Transducers 54 kHz
325 40 141S 2 Transducers 150 kHz
325 40 177S 2 Transducers 250 kHz
325 40 175S 2 Transducers 500 kHz
325 40 176 2 Exponential Transducers 54 kHz, incl. calibration rod
325 40 049 2 S-Wave Transducers 250 kHz, incl. couplant
327 40 130 Pundit Pulse Echo Transducer, incl. cable and
contact tester
327 20 002 Pundit PL-200PE UPV Kit
Accessories
327 01 043 Carrying strap complete
325 40 150 Transducer holder complete
327 01 049 BNC adapter cable for Pundit PL-200
325 40 021 Cable with BNC-plug, 1.5 m (5 ft)
325 40 022 Cable with BNC-plug, 10 m (33 ft)
710 10 031 Ultrasound couplant, 250 ml
325 40 048 Shear wave couplant, 100 g
327 01 033 Battery complete
327 01 053 Quick charger (external)
710 10 028 Calibration rod 25 µs for Pundit PL-200
710 10 029 Calibration rod 100 µs for Pundit PL-200
Technical Specification
Pundit PL-200 Pundit PL-200PE
Range 0.1 – 7930 µs
Resolution 0.1 µs (< 793 µs), 1 µs (> 793 µs)
Display 7” colour display 800x480 pixels
Pulse Voltage UPV 100 – 450 Vpp
UPE – 100 – 400 Vpp
Bandwidth 20 – 500 kHz
Receiver Gain 1x – 10’000x (0 – 80dB) [11 steps]
Memory Internal 8 GB Flash memory
Regional Settings Metric and imperial units and multi-language
supported
Battery Lithium Polymer, 3.6 V, 14.0 Ah
Battery Lifetime > 8h (in standard operating mode)
Operating
Temperature
0°C – 30°C (Charging, running instrument)
0°C – 40°C (Charging, instrument is off)
-10°C – 50°C (Non-charging)
Humidity < 95 % RH, non condensing
IP Classification IP54
Service and Support
Proceq is committed to providing the best support and service
available in the industry through the Proceq certified service
centers worldwide. This results in a complete support for the
Pundit PL-200 and Pundit PL-200PE by means of our global
service and support facilities.
Warranty Information
Each instrument is backed by the standard Proceq warranty
and extended warranty options.
»Electronic portion of the instrument: 24 months
»Mechanical portion of the instrument: 6 months
PUNDIT®PL-200
ULTRASONIC PULSE VELOCITY
PUNDIT®PL-200PE
ULTRASONIC PULSE ECHO

Made in Switzerland