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CUTE 103 ULTRASONIC CONCRETE TESTING

EQUIPMENT

Model: CUTE - 103 |

 FEATURES

Designed for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) of In-Situ concrete using Ultrasonic Pulse
Velocity (UPV) measurement method.

Applicable for NDT of Concrete from 0.1 m to thickness > 5 m (e.g. Bridges,
Foundations, etc.)

Advanced features help the user in identifying probe alignment & coupling quality by
indicating signal strength.

Waveform of the received signal can be viewed on the display during carrying out
testing on site, thus highly useful in studying homogeneity of concrete under test.

AUTO & Burst mode operation for ease of measurement to assist in quick testing for
the Professional user.

High Contrast Graphical OLED Display for easy viewing in outdoor conditions.
Graphical Icons on the display help in easy operating navigation to the user.

Record & Storage facility for up to 1000 reading records, which are downloadable on
PC for report generation.

Windows based Software Utility provided for waveform viewing, analysis & storage in
computer memory. A useful tool for research purposes.

In-built re-chargeable battery gives long operational backup (> 6 Hours). Advanced
battery management algorithm incorporated.

Small Size, Lightweight & Rugged design. Easy to carry for site testing.
Applicable for Low Frequency (<500KHz) Ultrasonic NDT of non-homogeneous
materials, e.g. Rock, Timber, Ceramics, Composites, Graphite, etc.

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 OUTLINE

CUTE 103 is Portable instrument designed with advanced features for Non-destructive Testing (NDT)
of concrete quality by Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV) measurement method. Applications include
estimation of properties of concrete such as strength, uniformity, crack depths, etc.

CUTE 103 comes with our experience of over 20 years in design and manufacturing of UPV measuring
instruments for concrete testing. Several new features are added over our earlier popular model
CUTE102 series and it incorporates state of the art technology in the design.

The instrument is designed to comply with the recommendations of BS EN 12504-4:2004, ASTM C597-
71 (re-approved 1979) and IS 13311(Part I); 1992.

Description:

CUTE 103 uses through transmission of ultrasonic pulses to measure

the time taken to travel in the concrete under test. It consists of two
Transducer probes, which are used interchangeably as Transmitter &
Receiver during test. The Transmitter generates pulses of ultrasonic
frequency, which are coupled into the concrete specimen under test.
The receiving transducer is used to detect these pulses & to convert
them back into electrical pulses. Suitable coupling media are used to
minimize the losses due to acoustic mismatch at the transducer-
specimen interfaces. A 10MHz Quartz time base ensures accurate
measurement of pulse transit time (T) with a resolution of 0.1S.

Besides the use for basic measurement of Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity

(UPV) in the concrete under test, the instrument can also be used for
checking uniformity of concrete and for Compound measurement to
estimate crack depth, when only one surface of the concrete is
accessible for testing.

Measurement log of max. 1000 readings can be stored in the instrument memory. Each reading is stored
with ID no., Date, Time & other parameters set during test.

The waveform of the received signal can be viewed on the display during carrying out testing on site.
This feature can be useful in verifying behavior of the Ultrasonic Signal in the concrete under test. These
observations can help in estimation of compaction and uniformity of the concrete under test.

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 Canopus Instruments provides a Free Windows based Software Utility for communication of PC
with the instrument using USB connection.

This Utility allows user the following options.

a. Download the measurement data stored in

the instrument memory to the PC. This can
be stored in File and can be Exported to
EXCEL for report generation, trend analysis,
etc.

b. Live View of Measurement Waveform on the

PC screen for analysis. This can be stored in
File and can be used with other software for
further analysis in Time domain or
Frequency domain

CUTE 103 is a fully portable model powered from external 5V DC adapter. It is provided with an
Internal 3.7 VDC Li-ion Rechargeable Battery with in-built charger. Battery back-up time of
more than 6 Hours is provided in continuous operation of the instrument. The battery icon on
the screen indicates the battery charge level remaining so that the user is aware of the
available back-up time during outdoor use.

The Green OLED graphical display provides good readability even in the presence of bright
ambient light. Graphical Icons on the display help in easy navigation of the user, without using a
manual, for setting the instrument parameters using tactile keypad on the instrument front.

The instrument is supplied with 54 KHz Transducer pair for normal concrete testing
applications. Other values of Transducer frequencies are available as spares on request.

CUTE 103 is small in size, lightweight & comes in a rugged cast aluminum enclosure suited for
on-site use

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 SPECIFICATIONS

Method of Measurement Ultrasonic Pulse Transmission time measurement with two

probes (transducers) system.

Time Measurement Ranges 0.1 9999.9s

Measurement Parameters Velocity or Path length, Crack Depth, Waveform, Measurement
Log

Time Base 10MHz Quartz

Measurable Path Length Up to 5-6 meters in acceptable
quality of concrete, but it could vary according to the
quality of the concrete & material.

Frequency of Transducers Standard : 54 KHz (Nominal)

Other : 500 KHz, 250KHz, 150KHz, 108KHz, 82KHz
User Interface OLED Display, Keypad & PC interface

PC Interface Measurement Log Download & Export &

Live view mode of waveform analysis
Operator Adjustments a. Calibration using Calibration rod
b. Parameter Settings like Excitation Voltage & Gain
c. AUTO/MANUAL operating modes
d. Continuous/Burst Measurement mode
(Refer Manual for details.)

Electric Power Source Internal 3.7 VDC Li-ion Rechargeable battery.

OR External 5 VDC/4 Amp adapter.

Battery Operating Capacity 8 Hrs Maximum

Power Consumption 5 Watts.

Operating Temperature Range 0 to 50 C.

Size W- 180 mm x H- 55 mm x D- 240 mm

Weight Main Instrument : 1.90 Kg.
54 KHz transducer : 900 Gm each X 2 nos.
Standard Accessories: Spares available
Transducer Connection wires : 3m length - 1 pair (Not part of standard accessories)
5m length - 1 pair a. Transducers 500 KHz : 1 pair
USB connection Wire 3m length - 1 nos. b. Transducers 250 KHz : 1 pair
Power supply Adapter 5V/4Amp - 1 nos. c. Transducers 150 KHz : 1 pair
Carry Case - 1 nos. d. Transducers 108 KHz : 1 pair
Software Utility CD (MS Windows based) - 1 nos. e. Transducers 82 KHz : 1 pair
Operating Manual - 1 nos. f. Transducer Connection wires : 10 m length - 1 pair

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 APPLICATIONS

As per recommendations of BS EN 12504 4:2004 and IS -13311 (Part I); 1992 (Reaffirmed 2004)

Estimation of In-Situ strength of

concrete as well as precast concrete
products.

Confirming the uniformity as well as

quality of concrete to enable timely
concretive actions before commencing
serviceability of concrete. Thus
versatile equipment for quality control
& assurance.

Estimation of depth of crack or

investigation of internal defects of
concrete.

Estimation of defective layer of

concrete subgrades.

Diagnosis of deterioration impact,

attack of chemicals, alkali-aggregate
reaction, etc.

Estimation of damages due to fire,

thermal shocks, and mechanical
shocks.

Estimation of endurance under

freezing and thawing on concrete.

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Why use CUTE 103?

For the Professional user, the instrument provides easy to use Quick key interface to test and record
UPV test readings at site in a short time. It is small in size, lightweight & comes in a rugged cast
aluminum enclosure suited for rough handling at site. The Transducers are made smaller and lighter in
weight to provide ease of handling. The in-built Li-ion battery gives battery backup time exceeding 6
Hours in continuous operation, which can be more than doubled during actual use as the instrument is
operated only while recording readings. Thus CUTE 103 is a very handy test instrument for Professional
Concrete NDT applications.

For the Researcher, the instrument provides several different test settings to carry out
exhaustive testing procedures as demanded by the research work. Transducers of different
Frequencies are available for specific needs. The USB interface along with On-line waveform
viewing software package provides facility to view the test waveforms on a computer screen and
SAVE them in a file, to be used with other software for further analysis in Time domain or
Frequency domain. Thus CUTE 103 is an in-dispensable tool for research study of Concrete and
other Composite materials.

More so, CUTE 103 comes with our commitment of prompt & efficient after sales service to
ensure proper upkeep and trouble free operation for years of use.