BRIO is an advanced, ultra-portable Eddy Current Array (ECA) instrument designed for in-service inspections in aerospace, oil & gas, power generation, and manufacturing industries.
Custom software tools and a comprehensive catalog of pencil, array, and rotating probes are available for conventional and advanced Eddy Current applications.
BRIO is small enough to be worn on a belt, and powerful enough for bench work. The tablet user interface connected wirelessly to the instrument permits the operator to be highly mobile when working at heights, climbing structures, or moving from part to part during benchtop inspection.
Intuitive BRIO software permits real-time control using any wireless device or notebook computer running MS Windows®. The equipment is shipped ready-to-use with automatic tablet connectivity and probe recognition, pre-loaded configurations, and assisted probe calibration.
BRIO is available in two versions: BRIO and BRIO+ with ECA. Both versions support digital inputs and outputs for in-line integration in manufacturing environments.
Features
- Multi-channel, 4-frequency flaw detection from 10 Hz to 10 MHz.
- 5-frequency, simultaneous conductivity and thickness measurement.
- Supports Pencil, Conductivity, Thickness, Rotary, Array, and 3rd party probes.
- Wireless communication between instrument and tablet or any Windows device.
- Simple User Interface with assisted calibration, screen capture, photo management, and reporting tools.
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB.
- Up to 8 hours of battery life.
Specifications
| BRIO - Technical Specifications |
| Data Channels |
BRIO+: 16 (>16 with external MUX) |
| Bandwidth |
20 KHz |
| Probe Modes |
Absolute or Differential in either Bridge or Reflection (Transmit-Receive) Modes;
Conductivity or Thickness or Both |
| Coil input |
1 |
| No. of Frequencies |
4 |
| No. of Timeslots |
4 |
| Injection Modes |
Simultaneous Injection, Multiplexed |
| Receiver Gain |
0-90 dB; 0.1 increment |
| Frequency Range |
10Hz – 10MHz |
| Conductivity Frequency |
60 kHz, 120 kHz, 240 kHz, 480 kHz, 960 kHz |
| Conductivity Range |
1-110%IACS |
| Conductivity Accuracy |
±0.5% for 1-50%IACS
±1% for >50%IACS |
| Thickness Range |
0-0.040" (0-1 mm) |
| Thickness Accuracy |
±9.84e-5" (±2.5 μm) |
| Connectivity |
Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet |
| Encoders |
2 axes, quadrature or pulse |
| Storage |
Internal: 64 GB SSD
Expansion: micro SD |
| Probe Recognition |
Automatic (Innerspec probes) |
| Operating Temperature |
32°F to 105°F (0°C to 40°C) |
| Generator Output |
16 Vpp |
| Power Input |
100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz |
| Rechargeable Battery |
Li-Ion, Rechargeable Battery;
up to 8 hours battery life |
| I/O |
2 digital inputs
4 digital outputs + 2 analog output |
| IP rating |
IP44 |
| Dimensions |
5.2”(W) x 4.4”(D) x 2.3”(H)
131 mm(W) x 112 mm(D) x 59 mm(H) |
| Weight |
1.7lb/770g (including battery) |
Accessories
- Includes:
- 90-degree pencil probe.
- Calibration plates for conductivity and flaw detection.
- Li-ion battery.
- Belt with attached belt clip.
- Hard-side protector case.
- Additional probes, probe adapters, and accessories available.
