Cygnus FMD

Once the subsea unit is deployed by the diver, the Cygnus FMD system runs a test using the FMD software at the surface; a simple DRY (Green) or FLOODED (Red) result will be shown, alongside the waveform (A-scan) for further verification. The results are logged for analysis and for reporting as PDF and Excel.

EASY TO USE

The innovative and agile transducer handling solution “self-aligns” with the surface and ensures correct contact with the target member – regardless of what angle or direction of approach. When a diver only has one hand free, this aspect of the Cygnus FMD really sets it apart from the competition.

Only when the next intelligent element of the system is engaged (a contact sensor telling the team at the surface that good, appropriate contact has been made) will a simple DRY / FLOODED result be displayed and logged.

COST EFFECTIVE

Due to the clever and failsafe aspects of the system’s design, the Cygnus FMD is very easy to learn and can be used by owners or operators with varying levels of UT experience. The need for specialist external contractors is removed.

RUGGEDIZED

The FMD equipment is designed to the highest standards, supported by a three year warranty.

RELIABLE

Cygnus is an ultrasonic specialist. 4 decades of industry experience and design expertise combine to make this system the most advanced, effective and reliable Ultrasonic FMD System available.

The purpose-designed algorithm simultaneously uses:

• an advanced peak detection algorithm
• low distortion / low noise data acquisition
• advanced signal processing

all of which ensure the highest level of Probability of Detection (PoD) and the elimination of false readings.

The FMD system only allows for a measurement to be taken when the contact sensor detects transducer contact – ensuring reliable results every time. The reporting software will indicate at the surface if the transducer loses contact during inspection.

The system features a System Test Function that ensures the system’s reliability before deployment.

VERSATILE

The transducer solution is compact and allows for tests to be done on hard to reach areas such as K nodes where other inspection methods cannot operate.

A selection of options is available to suit working depths and varying requirements.

This FMD system is also deployable by ROVs.