SEIFERTCRxVision

A High-Resolution CR Scanner for Weld
and General Purpose Inspections
Packed with innovative features to increase throughput,extend plate life and provide excellent image quality, theCRxVision is designed specifically for the inspection of welds.
Because of its versatility, it can also be used for many otherapplications across the NDT industry.

CRxVision: the versatile,
new tabletop scanner.
1- Flexible

6- ASTM DICONDE Compliant

2- Intuitive

7- Ambient Operation

3- Fast8- Direct Laser Contact

accepting a wide range of sizes, shapes
and classes of imaging platesno gain setting or photomultiplieradjustments required when exposing
various thicknesses

multiple plate scanning option:side-by-side and back-to-backwith a flat transport path6

fully compatible with Waygate Technologies
existing Rhythm Software Platform

cover protects the imaging platefrom light exposure

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the laser beam is in direct contact
with the imaging plate (no glass toobscure data collection)

4- High Resolution

new laser optics for profound readingand higher data extraction

5- Extended Plate Life8no mechanical handling of theimaging plate during scanningand erasing

Your Benefits:•	Compliant to ISO 17636-2 Class A and B, ASME, ASTM
and EN weld inspection standards.
•	The CRxVision has an extremely wide latitude eliminating
the need for multiple gain settings when exposing overa wide range of thicknesses. This is the result of a 16 bit
image processing at selectable 35 or 70 microns resolution.
•	Exposure times for welds are equal or better than existing
film exposure times (to comply with Code Standards like
EN and ASME) and can be reduced by up to ten times
for non-code type applications like erosion/corrosion orvalve placement.
•	Designed for extremely high throughput: 90 plates/hr at
70 microns or 28 plates/hr at 35 microns for a 10 x 40 cm(4.5 x 17”) plate. The scanner allows multiple imaging
plates to be scanned simultaneously, side-by-side andback-to-back as well as various lengths to be scanned
2together. This is a result of the straight and flat, in-line
scan and erase transport path.
•	Ability to scan any shape or size of imaging plate fromfrom 20 to 1500 mm (0.75 to 60”) in length. Imaging plates
can be exposed in any type of cassette, then simplyremoved and inserted directly into the scanner without
the need of any type of adapter, template or leader.
•	A new innovative imaging plate design now provides theCRxVision imaging plates with more flexibility. This new
design allows each imaging plate the ability to return toa flat state after being constantly bent around pipes forthe inspection of welds. This feature also helps improve
productivity by allowing the imaging plates to be easily
extracted and reinserted into cassettes.

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•	Plate transport through the scanners is achieved by amagnetic transportation system. This new combinationof scanner and imaging plate design allows the imaging
plate to be transported through the scanner without any
mechanical handling of the phosphor ultimately extending
the overall life of the plate.
•	The updated Rhythm RT software simplifies inspection
workflow. It now has the ability to automatically crop theimages by detecting the physical edges of each individual
plate when they are processed. Consequently, eachindividual plate can be separately identified and savedor grouped together and saved as one file.
•	The new scanner enjoys all the functionality offered by
Waygate Technologies’ Rhythm Software giving theinspector the ability to view, enhance, measure, annotate
and comment on the images. The CRxVision system iscompletely DICONDE compliant and compatible withall existing modules in Waygate Technologies’ Rhythm
Software platform.
•	The CRxVision can be used in ambient light conditions
with suitable handling as the light cover protects the plates
from light exposure during the scan cycle. The cover canbe removed for work in darkrooms if required.
•	The scanner weighs less than 45 kg (99 lbs) and has afootprint of 560 x 560 mm (22 x 22 inches). It extends to
560 x 1280 mm (22 x 50 inches) when the feed and exit
tables are attached.
•	The light guide can be easily cleaned with an internalbrush which is operated by simply turning a set screw.
The eraser section of the scanner is completely sealed
from the optics section to prevent migration of any dust
particles into the machine.
3Applications
Even though the CRxVision was designed for the inspectionof welds, it also has the ability to cover a wide range ofindustrial radiography applications, from Oil & Gas toAerospace, and from Power Generation to General NDT.
• Weld inspection• Erosion/Corrosion inspection (CUI, FAC, etc.)• Castings (In-process and final)• Valve positioning• Concrete and Structure inspection•	Government (Arsenals, National Laboratories,Proving Grounds)• Military (in-service aircraft, ships, etc.)

In all applications the CRxVisionoffers the following significant benefitsof digital radiography:• No darkroom facilities/trucks needed•	Eliminate processing chemicals andchemical disposal/silver recovery•	Improved image interpretationand inspection quality level withFlash!FiltersTM•	Consistent & operator–independentresults with the Automated WT
Measurement tool•	High reduction in retakes due to thewide dynamic range of the imagingplates•	No development time, as images
are immediately available afterscanning•	High reduction in storage space
whenarchiving digital images•	Data management (trending) anddata sharing advantages•	Fully DICONDE compliant

4Rhythm Insight RT for Workflow Optimization
Waygate Technologies’ Rhythm Insight RT provides apowerful, ASTM DICONDE Compliant operational software
platform, which simplifies the overall inspection workflow.
After entering the component and technique data, selectthe required scan resolution and then the scanner will prompt
you to insert the imaging plate. Once the imaging plate isscanned, the image will appear and any Region of Interest(ROI) may then be identified on the computer screen andenhancements, annotations and measurements applied.
The image can then be saved for further review and/orstorage. The files can be saved in TIFF, BMP, JPEG, and/or
DICONDE formats.

Rhythm Insight RTworkflow

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Select the required resolution

4Press scan

3Enter the component andtechnique information

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Select a specific ROI (if desired)

Insert the imaging plate(s)to start the cycle

6

Send image to review
5Imaging Plates

Four different types of imaging plates with a ferromagnetic
back layer have been developed specifically for the CRxVision.
This allows the imaging plates to be magnetically transported through the scanner with no phosphor touch points.
In addition, this new design helps reduce backscatter which
improves the overall quality of the image as well as allows
the imaging plate the ability to return to a flat position after
being constantly bent around curved objects.
Waygate Technologies’ four imaging plate types are asfollows:•	IPC2: Standard Resolution & High Speed for general purpose•	IPS: High Resolution & Medium Speed for inspection of welds•	IPS2: High Resolution & Medium Speed –for inspection of welds•	Excellent for very low contrast, homogeneity typeapplications and premium weld quality inspections.
•	IPU: Extreme High Resolution & Slow Speed - forextremely high resolution applications when very
low micron range sensitivity is required.
Plates are available in various size formats ranging
from 70 mm (2.76”) wide to 1500 mm (60”) in length.

6Protective Cassettes
A range of flexible and hard cassettes are also available.
Both versions may be supplied with or without lead,depending on the application.

Technical Specifications of CRxVision
Functional DataPrinciple

High performance table-top flatbed scanner with contactless plate transport

Eraser

InlineResolution

Standard resolution (SR): 70 µm

Maximum basic

Standard resolution (SR): 80 µm (6,25 LP / mm)

Spatial resolution

High resolution (HR): 40 µm (12,5 LP / mm)

Scan width

35 cm (14 inch)

Throughput (10 x 40 cm / 4.5 x 17”)

Standard resolution (SR): 90 plates/hour

High resolution (HR): 28 plates/hour

Time to image (in Rhythm RT)

Standard resolution (SR): 40 sec

High resolution (HR): 147 sec

LUT (look up table)

Linear (native Square root)

Bit depth

16 BitDimensions

Scanner: 				56 x 56 x 47 cm (22” x 22” x 19”) 		

Scanner including I/O table and light cover:
128 x 56 x 47 cm (52” x 22” x 19”)WeightScanner: 				45 kg (99 lbs) 				Scanner including I/O table and light cover:
50 kg (110 lbs)

Interfaces

Ethernet, RJ45; DC voltage, coded 8-pin, female

Certifications

CE, UL (NRTLus), cUL (cNRTLus), C-Tick, Customs Union MarkHigh resolution (HR): 35 µm

Environmental Conditions
Operation

Temp. allowed: 15 °C to 35 °C (59 °F to 95 °F)
Relative humidity : 15% to 80% (non condensed)

Magnetic field

Compliant with EN 61000-4-8, Level 2

Electrical Data
Operating voltage

Auto-ranging external power supply from 100 V to 240 V, DC Output 24V

Mains frequency

50/60 Hz

Mains fuse protection

Europe: min. 10 A, max. 16 A 			Power consumption

USA & Japan: min. 10 A, max. 15 A

Standby 110 V - 240 V / 50-60 Hz,max. 22 W
During operation 110 V - 240 V / 50-60 Hz max. 140 W (absolute peak)Application Compliance
ASME

ASME Code Section V Article 2

ISO 17636-2

Class A / Class B (in defined exposure conditions); Verified with X-ray, Ir-192, Se-75, Co-60

EN14784-1

IPS, IPS-2: 1/80, IPU: 1/40; Certified by BAM

EN2446-06

IPS, IPS-2: S/80, IPU: S/40; Certified by BAM

Accessories
I/O Table with light cover

Quick mountable, stainless steel, input/output table set with 43 cm (17”) tray lengthand light cover for input side

Long I/O table

Input/output extension for long plates scanning 150 cm (59”)

Flight Case

Robust Flight Case with shock-absorbers, wheel, ruggedized handles and compartments
for I/O tables, laptop, accessories

Imaging Plates
IPC2High speed plate

IPS + IPS2High resolution

IPU

Extremely high resolution (X-ray)Use (all Plates): CRxVision can scan any shape or size imaging plate from 20 to 1500 mm (0.75 to 60”) in length.

Cassettes
Flexible cassettes

PVC or vinyl envelopes; different sizes

Hard cassettes (for defined exposure conditions)

35 x 43 cm, 20 x 24 cm, 24 x 30 cm, 15 x 30 cm (14” x 17”, 8” x 10”, 10” x 12”, 6” x 12”)7

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