The Portascanner® WATERTIGHT PLUS is an ultrasonic watertight integrity tester, for inspecting watertight and weathertight seals on ships and marine structures such as warships and offshore oil & gas platforms.
Portascanner WATERTIGHT PLUS
Description
Building on the success of the original Portascanner® WATERTIGHT, this new and improved version offers greater accuracy and versatility for testing the integrity of sealed compartments, watertight/weathertight doors, hatch-covers, and multiple cable transit (MCTs) areas.
One of the key features of the Portascanner® WATERTIGHT PLUS is its user-friendly display and versatile instrument that can detect holes as small as 0.06 mm.
In addition to its unbeatable accuracy, the Portascanner® WATERTIGHT PLUS also offers three intelligent operational modes (including one mode specific for testing hatch covers) and additional power settings. This allows operators to test a wide variety of structures with greater control and precision.
Another important feature of the Portascanner® WATERTIGHT PLUS is its multi-directional, 5-transducer variable gain generator. This allows for more optimized testing and provides greater flexibility when working on structures of various sizes from large cargo holds to smaller watertight compartments. Additionally, it also has a flexible sensor wand which allows testing in tight and difficult places such as MCTs.
The table below illustrates the information that is presented in the three display modes that the user can switch between. In the Open-Hatch mode (specific for testing hatch covers), the percentage leak value is displayed throughout all three display modes below.
| OPTION 1: decibel (dB) | OPTION 2: Linear/ numerical | OPTION 3: OHV % |
| Up to 33 dB = watertight seal | 0 – 5 = watertight seal | WATERTIGHT |
| 33 dB – 57 dB = weathertight seal | 6 – 100 = weathertight seal | WEATHERTIGHT |
| 58+ dB = weak seal compression | 101+ = weak seal compression | LEAK |
| high values = full leak site | For hatch cover: above 10% OHV = leak site. high values = full leak site |
Percentage leak value also displayed. |
The Portascanner® WATERTIGHT PLUS is also easy to use, with training provided and no need for time-consuming, expensive courses. This means that any operator can use the instrument with minimal training. Furthermore, it is a hand-held instrument that can be deployed regularly with crew in situ, making it a reliable and efficient way to check for watertightness and weathertightness.
The Portascanner® WATERTIGHT PLUS is the perfect tool for marine industry professionals who need to ensure the integrity of watertight and weathertight seals on ships and marine structures. With its advanced features, user-friendly design, and easy-to-use functionality, it offers unparalleled accuracy and versatility for marine maintenance and testing.
- Unbeatable accuracy and suitability for use by any operator with free training provided.
- Three intelligent operational modes and additional power settings for increased gain when operating in large cargo holds.
- Multi-directional 5-transducer variable gain generator allows for more optimized testing and provides greater flexibility when working on structures of various sizes.
- Flexible sensor wand allows testing in tight and difficult places such as MCTs.
- User-friendly display, versatile instrument with the ability to detect holes as small as 0.06 mm.
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Technical Specification
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| Receiver Unit | Dimensions: 85 x 229 x 35 mm (L x H x W)
Weight: 400 g (14.11 oz) Power: 1x PP3 9V battery Battery Life: 10 hours continuous use (with low battery indication) Readings: Visual (via LCD display and graph) or audible (via external headphones) Display: Membrane control operated, LCD back-lit Display measuring 55 x 28 mm Warranty: 3 years |
| Generator Unit | Dimensions: 147 x 89 x 54 mm (L x H x W)
Weight: 400 g (14.11 oz) Output: Triple 40kHz transducers, multi-directional Power: 3 x PP3 9V battery Battery Life: 12 hours continuous use Warranty: 3 years |
| Receiver Wand | Type: Flexible Sensor Wand
Total Length: 900mm (35.43 inches) Rod Diameter: 25mm (0.98 inches) Warranty: 1 year Extension parts available for longer length Connected by BNC to 1.8m length co-axial cable |
| General | Operating Temperature: -20 ~ +70°C (-4 F +158 F)
Enclosure IP Rating: IP 65 Smallest detectable leak: 0.06 ±0.02 mm hole size Operating Modes: Linear/Decibel/OHV modes Approvals: Full ABS Type Approval; Classification Society Accepted- RINA; UKCA CE; ExVeritas ISO 9001 Certificate: Manufactured in England with ISO 14001 and ISO 9001:2015 registered company Technical Support: Lifetime of the unit |