Over its 30-year history, ACFM® technology has developed a solid reputation for accurately detecting and sizing surface-breaking cracks through paint and coatings. The original TSC Amigo™ ACFM instrument has earned a reputation for ruggedness, reliability, and ease of use. As the industry demands increased performance in speed, signal quality, and portability, it’s time for an evolution. It’s time for Amigo2.
Details
Benefits
- Accurate sizing of surface-breaking cracks
- Inspect through paint and coatings
- Less cleaning compared to other methods
- Up to 10 times faster than the first generation
- Legacy probe support
- SENSU 2 probes for high-speed, large-array* applications
- One or two-person operation (e.g., confined spaces)
Applications
- Generic weld inspections
- Filet weld inspection with single-pass *array probes
- High temperature inspections (Up to 500°C (932°F))
- Inspection through thick coatings
- Thread inspection
- Underwater inspections (depth limit: 50m (165ft))
- Galvanized steel inspection
- Lap joints and butt weld inspections with single-pass *array probes
Faster Inspections and Better Data
Amigo2 is engineered around a highly advanced signal acquisition and processing system able to process data significantly faster than the original Amigo, for a data range that’s 14 times better. This offers you smoother, higher resolution indications that increase the detectability of small defects and the coating thickness through which you can inspect.
Portable Unit With Embedded and Remote Software
Amigo2 is a self-contained unit incorporating electronics, multi-touch display, and storage in one rugged enclosure. This removes the need for a remote computer and cables, enhancing portability. Of course, those of you who still wish to use a remote computer still can.
A New Platform for Evolution
Amigo2 features a SENSU® 2 connector compatible with the latest generation of ACFM single element and *array probes. The SENSU 2 connector supports up to eight digital inputs for high-speed, large-array* applications.
Together, Amigo2 and its Assist software are fully designed and ready to support the evolution of ACFM probes.
Available Probes
SENSU 2 Probes Features
- Faster than the previous legacy probes – 2 to 8 outputs
- Connectorized for convenience. Easy to swap probe cables.
- All probe data stored in probe’s memory.
- Integrated buttons optimise the inspection workflow
- LEDs to indicate scan status
- Ergonomic design
Backward Compatibility With Amigo and Pace Probes
Amigo2 comes equipped with a connector supporting the use of all Amigo probes—*array and standard manual probes—simply by importing the relevant QPC files. Pace® pencil probes are also supported through a dedicated SENSU connector. Furthermore, you can connect several probes to Amigo2 at the same time, rapidly switching between them in the software.
The Essence of ACFM: Assist
Experienced ACFM operators will feel immediately at home—with familiar Bx/Bz traces and butterfly taking center stage on the Amigo2 screen—while the multi-touch interface offers a highly intuitive access to all software functions in ribbon form.
Amigo Models Comparison
| AMIGO (Discontinued) | AMIGO2 | AMIGO2 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Limited acquisition speed (single analog input) | Faster acquisition speed (2 – 8 digital inputs) | Faster acquisition speed (2 digital inputs) |
| Legacy connector only | Legacy AMIGO, SENSU1 (PACE) and SENSU2 probe connectors | Legacy AMIGO, SENSU1 (PACE) and SENSU2 probe connectors |
| Optional *array | Built-in high speed *array | Single element probes only |
| Probe configurations stored on PC as a separate file | Probe configurations stored directly on probe (SENSU1 or SENSU2) | Probe configurations stored directly on probe (SENSU1 or SENSU2) |
| Single Frequency- upgradable to dual | Dual / Multiple Frequency | Dual / Multiple Frequency |
| Legacy Assist software on separate PC | Integrated (touchscreen) or RDAU (Laptop). New intuitive Assist software on continuous evolution | IIntegrated (touchscreen) or RDAU (Laptop). New intuitive Assist software on continuous evolution |
| 1 × Encoder Input (via probe) | 2 × Encoder Inputs – via probe or external IO Connector. Supports 3BZ crack sizing technology | 2 × Encoder Inputs – via probe or external IO Connector |
Get Service at All Eddyfi Technologies Centers Around the Globe
Maintenance is key in keeping your valuable asset in peak working condition. Access to our worldwide support centers gives you fast turnarounds, which minimizes shipping and lost opportunity costs by keeping your Amigo2 in the field longer.
* Array probes not supported by the Amigo2 SE
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Exclusive Content
Evolving ACFM Webinar
The webinar covers:
- Review of ACFM features
- Summary of applications
- Evolving ACFM: What Amigo2 delivers
- Amigo2 Demo, including inspection setup and data improvement quality features
- Q&A
Specifications
GENERAL
- 355 × 288 × 127 mm (14.0 × 11.3 × 5.0 in)
- 6.6 kg (14.5 lb)
- 13 L (791 in3)
- 100–240 VAC (50–60 Hz)
- Direct VAC or onboard batteries
- Type: Li-ion, rechargeable, DOT compliant
- Typical life: 6–8 hours
- HDMI
- 26.4 cm (10.4 in)
- Multi-touch
- Non-reflective (AR coating)
- Anti-fingerprint (oleophobic coating)
- 3 mm (1/8 in), chemically strengthened glass cover
- Optically bonded LCD and touchscreen
- Passive backlight enhancement
- Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi™, Bluetooth®, USB 2.0 (×3)
- SSD, 100 GB
- Sealed and fanless
- SENSU, SENSU 2, Amigo
- 5 kHz and 50 kHz
- 16 bits