Tension Concentration Meter IKN-2M-8
Certificate of Rosstandart RU.C.34.003.A No. 42683.
IKN devices are commercially available. By the principle of operation, they are specialized multichannel flux-gate magnetometers. The magnetic field strength Нр on the instrument scales is calibrated in A / m (Ampere / meter). The length of the recorded sensor movement is calibrated in mm (millimeters).
IKN devices are unique measuring instruments and have a number of significant differences from magnetic field meters (magnetometers) based on flux-gate transducers produced in Russia and abroad. Their uniqueness lies both in their functional purpose (determination of stress concentration zones - the main sources of equipment damage development), and in specific design features that noticeably distinguish them from well-known magnetometers.
Distinctive features of IKN devices:
- multichannel (at the same time, the field H p is measured on several channels);
- the presence of specialized scanning devices for monitoring various equipment (18 types), allowing at a speed of up to 0.5 m / s to take readings of the field strength and length of the test object (all scanning devices are protected by Russian and international patents);
- the possibility of automatic processing of control results directly at the facility (using the software installed on the device);
- the presence of non-volatile memory (flash-memory) for recording control results at the facility and the ability to transfer data to a computer;
- the ability to record control parameters with a given frequency per unit of time ("timer" mode), which allows control when moving products relative to sensors (control of rotating elements, moving cables and ropes, rail monitoring when moving a flaw detector, etc.);
- availability in the delivery package of software "MMP-System 3.0", designed for in-depth processing of control results on a computer running Windows XP / Vista / 7/8/10.
IKN-2M-8 has the following structural and functional differences from other devices such as IKN:
- from 2 to 12 flux-gate transducers;
- microprocessor 168 bit;
- RAM capacity 1 Mb;
- 32 MB flash-memory block for recording control results at the facility for 10-15 days without resetting information to a computer;
- special keyboard with 14 function buttons;
- a liquid crystal screen with a resolution of 320x240 pixels for displaying graphic information directly during equipment control;
- overall dimensions 243x120x40 mm;
- weight with batteries 0.6 kg;
- powered by six built-in DC 7.2V = 6x1.2V batteries.
General technical characteristics of IKN devices:
The range of measurement of the value of N p | ± 2000 A / m |
The main relative error of the measured magnetic field for each channel, no more | 5% |
Relative error of the measured length, no more | 5% |
Minimum / maximum scanning step (distance between two adjacent field and length measurement points) | 1/128 mm |
Operating temperature range | -15 ° С ... + 55 ° С |
Relative humidity range | 45% - 85% |
Comparative characteristics of devices of type IKN:
IKN-2M-8 | |
The number of measurement channels N p | 2 - 12 |
Scan speed at 1 mm pitch | 0.5 m / s |
Microprocessor | 16 bit |
RAM | 1 Mb |
Flash memory | 32 Mb |
Transferring data to a computer | RS232 / USB |
Keyboard | 14 buttons |
Screen | LCD, 320x240 pixels |
dimensions | 243x120x40 mm |
Weight with batteries | 0.6 kg |
Power consumption | 0.8-1.2 W |
Battery powered | embedded |
Powered by AC adapter | DC 12V |