Tube Probe Selection Guide version 3.

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MultiScan MS5800 tube inspection: Internal probes
Welcome to the Tube Probe Selection Guide program... Version 3.0!
This tool is intended to assist our distinguished customers and representatives with the probe selection process. This guide recommends standard probes exclusively. If
no probe recommendation is provided, your specifications may require a custom probe design. If so, please contact us for feasibility and evaluation.
The information contained in this guide was carefully revised in compliance with the latest "Probe and Accessories" catalog.
We invite you to download this catalog at the following
http://www.olympus-ims.com/en/tube-inspection-probes/
address:
This guide is best viewed with a screen resolution of 1600 X 900. However, the zoom can be used for a quick fit-to-screen adjustment.
Faster is Better - Generally Available for Immediate Delivery!
The main new features included in the 3.0 version are based on recommendations from our most valuable customers. Because short delivery times are very important
to most of our customers, the 3.0 selection guide now recommends probes that are available off the shelf. Use the probe parameters to locate regularly stocked
probes.
We invite you to browse each page of this guide and to select ECT, RFT, NFT, MFL, and IRIS probes by clicking on the various tabs at the bottom of your screen. For
details, see the page summaries below:
ECT, RFT, NFT, & MFL: This page recommends the best suitable electromagnetic technology probe from a large selection of probe models tailored to your needs,
based on your tube dimensions and material.
MULTIPLE ENTRY: Use this form to generate multiple ECT, RFT, NFT, and MFL probe lists from a selection of tubes.
PROBE FINDER: Enter the required probe specifications: part number and description will automatically populate if the probe is available. Regularly stocked probes
are also displayed with their corresponding U8 ordering number.
ECT F90: This frequency calculation tool is used to calculate the optimal frequency (called "F90") based on material properties such as resistivity, conductivity, and
magnetic permeability.
IRIS: This page provides recommendations for probe components needed to perform IRIS inspections. However, an IRIS system is not complete without accessories
such as pumps, filters, units, cables, etc. See the catalog for more information.
Tools: This page provides tools to help you calculate tube dimensions and convert units.
Please feel free to contact us at any time for assistance with your application. We hope you enjoy this guide!
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Diameter (opt for ID if OD (Outside Diameter) ID (Inside Diameter)

1 Enter the tube dimensions the actual value is known) 0.750

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Inches 0.620 Inches choix units DIA
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Wall thickness (WT) 16.000 BWG OD-finned
Choix units WT
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Fill Factor (FF) [%] Specified custom fill factor
Actual Fill Factor
Specify -> 86.0% 88.3%
OD-finned?

2 Select the tube material Brass (70/30 Cu-ZN) Choix Fill factor
(Used to calculate probe center frequency. If you do not see the material in the list, please consult the "ECT F90" page.) ##

3 Confirm the probe series TEA - ECT Bobbin probe, attached Matériel sélectio

✘ Find regularly stocked probes!

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4 Select the cable type and length N - Standard Nylon 20 m (65 ft.)
(Fixed models only) Probe series
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Part number Description TEA
ECT Bobbin probe, 14.8 mm (0.583 in.), 5 kHz center frequency, 20-m (65.6
TEA-148-005-N20 ft.) cable.
TED

►►► Faster is Better - Generally Available for Immediate Delivery - U8280616 TEE

TEF

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Instructions:
1) Complete the TUBE parameter and PROBE data fields (please refer to the "Probe and Accessories catalog" for more information about probes).
2) Do not modify the yellow, blue, or comment cells because they contain formulas.
3) Copy the cell contents and paste them into a new Excel worksheet using the "Values only" paste option.
Tip: Drag the mouse over the column headers to view pop-up information.

1 Enter the TUBE parameters 2 Select the 3 Read or copy the automatic probe INFORMATION
PROBE data
Wall Missin Force a Fill
No OD / Thicknes OD Real Fill Probe Part
Units Value Thicknes g fill Factor Material Model Cable Probe Description Comment/Stock probe
. ID
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s finned?
ID/OD factor? (%)
factor Number
OD is Real Fill
specify ECT Bobbin probe, 24 mm (0.945 in.), 15
1 inches ID 1.00
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0.040 Yes 1.08 No 88% Factor is Brass (70/30 Cu-ZN) TEA N20 TEA-240-015-N20 kHz center frequency, 20 m (65.6 ft.) cable.
Know fin material - please contact specialist.
inches 89%

ID is Real Fill NORMALLY AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY - U8280629.

ECT Bobbin probe, detachable, 15.8 mm (0.622
2 inches OD 0.75 BWG 18 0.080 No 0.65 No Factor is Stainless Steel 304 - A213 TP304, A249 TP304, A688 TP304 TEB N20 TEB-158-250 in.), 250 kHz center frequency.
Use probe cable TEZ-BBS-N20. Type K and lenghts of 15 m (65') and 30 m (100')
inches 91% also available - see Tube Probe Catalog.

ID is Real Fill
specify RFT Single Exciter probe, 19 mm (0.748 in.), 300
3 mm OD 27.00
->
2.600 21.8 Yes 80% Factor is Carbon steel - A178, A179, A192, A210, A214 TRS N20 TRS-190-300-N20 Hz center frequency, 20 m (65.6 ft.) cable.
NORMALLY AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY - U8280260.
mm 76%

ID is Real Fill RFT Single Exciter probe, 19 mm (0.748 in.),

specify
4 mm OD 27.00
->
2.600 21.8 Factor is Carbon steel - A556 TRS N20 TRS-190-02K-N20 2 kHz center frequency, 20 m (65.6 ft.)
mm 76% cable.

OD is Real Fill RFT Boiler (flexible) probe, 55 mm (2.165

5 inches ID 2.50 BWG 9 2.8 Factor is Carbon steel - A178, A179, A192, A210, A214 TRC N20 TRC-550-300-N20 in.), 300 Hz center frequency, 20 m (65.6 ft.)
inches 75% cable.

ID is Real Fill NORMALLY AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY - U8280111.

specify MFL High-Saturation probe, 17.9 mm (0.705 in.),
6 mm OD 25.40
->
2.770 Yes 19.86 Factor is Carbon steel - A178, A179, A192, A210, A214 TFB N20 TFB-179-N20 20 m (65.6 ft.) cable.
Know fin material - please contact specialist. Changeable stainless half-rings total
probe diameter 18.4 mm (0.72").
mm 81%

ID is Real Fill RFT Single Exciter probe, 13 mm (0.512 in.),

specify
7 inches OD 0.75
->
0.070 0.61 Factor is Stainless Steel Duplex (2205), 3RE60 - A789 TRS N20 TRS-130-15K-N20 15 kHz center frequency, 20 m (65.6 ft.)
inches 70% cable.

ID is Real Fill
ECT Bobbin probe, 16.2 mm (0.638 in.), 50 kHz
8 inches OD 0.75 BWG 21 0.69 Factor is Brass (Admiralty) - SB111, SB543 TEA N20 TEA-162-050-N20 center frequency, 20 m (65.6 ft.) cable.
NORMALLY AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY - U8280626.
inches 86%

ID is Real Fill
specify MFL High-Saturation probe, 18.7 mm (0.736 in.), NORMALLY AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY - U8280246.
9 inches OD 1.00
->
0.080 0.84 Factor is Carbon steel - A178, A179, A192, A210, A214 TFB N20 TFB-187-N20 20 m (65.6 ft.) cable. Changeable stainless half-rings total probe diameter 19.2 mm (0.76").
inches 77%

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Instructions:
1) Complete the TUBE parameter and PROBE data fields (please refer to the "Probe and Accessories catalog" for more information about probes).
2) Do not modify the yellow, blue, or comment cells because they contain formulas.
3) Copy the cell contents and paste them into a new Excel worksheet using the "Values only" paste option.
Tip: Drag the mouse over the column headers to view pop-up information.

1 Enter the TUBE parameters 2 Select the 3 Read or copy the automatic probe INFORMATION
PROBE data
Wall Missin Force a Fill
No OD / Thicknes OD Real Fill Probe Part
Units Value Thicknes g fill Factor Material Model Cable Probe Description Comment/Stock probe
. ID
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MultiScan MS5800 tube inspection: internal probes

Instructions:
1) Complete the TUBE parameter and PROBE data fields (please refer to the "Probe and Accessories catalog" for more information about probes).
2) Do not modify the yellow, blue, or comment cells because they contain formulas.
3) Copy the cell contents and paste them into a new Excel worksheet using the "Values only" paste option.
Tip: Drag the mouse over the column headers to view pop-up information.

1 Enter the TUBE parameters 2 Select the 3 Read or copy the automatic probe INFORMATION
PROBE data
Wall Missin Force a Fill
No OD / Thicknes OD Real Fill Probe Part
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. ID
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MultiScan MS5800 tube inspection: internal probes

Instructions:
1) Complete the TUBE parameter and PROBE data fields (please refer to the "Probe and Accessories catalog" for more information about probes).
2) Do not modify the yellow, blue, or comment cells because they contain formulas.
3) Copy the cell contents and paste them into a new Excel worksheet using the "Values only" paste option.
Tip: Drag the mouse over the column headers to view pop-up information.

1 Enter the TUBE parameters 2 Select the 3 Read or copy the automatic probe INFORMATION
PROBE data
Wall Missin Force a Fill
No OD / Thicknes OD Real Fill Probe Part
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. ID
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MultiScan MS5800 tube inspection: internal probes

Instructions:
1) Complete the TUBE parameter and PROBE data fields (please refer to the "Probe and Accessories catalog" for more information about probes).
2) Do not modify the yellow, blue, or comment cells because they contain formulas.
3) Copy the cell contents and paste them into a new Excel worksheet using the "Values only" paste option.
Tip: Drag the mouse over the column headers to view pop-up information.

1 Enter the TUBE parameters 2 Select the 3 Read or copy the automatic probe INFORMATION
PROBE data
Wall Missin Force a Fill
No OD / Thicknes OD Real Fill Probe Part
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. ID
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MultiScan MS5800 tube inspection: internal probes

Instructions:
1) Complete the TUBE parameter and PROBE data fields (please refer to the "Probe and Accessories catalog" for more information about probes).
2) Do not modify the yellow, blue, or comment cells because they contain formulas.
3) Copy the cell contents and paste them into a new Excel worksheet using the "Values only" paste option.
Tip: Drag the mouse over the column headers to view pop-up information.

1 Enter the TUBE parameters 2 Select the 3 Read or copy the automatic probe INFORMATION
PROBE data
Wall Missin Force a Fill
No OD / Thicknes OD Real Fill Probe Part
Units Value Thicknes g fill Factor Material Model Cable Probe Description Comment/Stock probe
. ID
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ID/OD factor? (%)
factor Number

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MultiScan MS5800 tube inspection: internal probes

✘ Look for Regularly Stocked ECT Alternatives

1 Select the PROBE specifications 2 Read or copy the automatic probe INFORMATION
Probe Dia.
No. Model (mm x 10, Freq. Cable Probe Part Number Probe Description Comment/Stock probe
0.2mm rounded down.
145 = 14.4 mm)

ECT Bobbin probe, 14.8 mm (0.583 in.), 50 kHz center

1 TEA 146 050 N15 TEA-148-050-N20 frequency, 20-m (65.6 ft.) cable.
NORMALLY AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY - U8280439.

ECT Bobbin probe, 14.8 mm (0.583 in.), 50 kHz center

2 TEA 146 050 N20 TEA-148-050-N20 frequency, 20-m (65.6 ft.) cable.
NORMALLY AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY - U8280439.

NORMALLY AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY - U8280246.

MFL High-Saturation probe, 18.7 mm (0.736 in.), 20-m Changeable stainless half-rings total probe diameter 19.2 mm (0.76"). Resulting
3 TFB 188 N20 TFB-187-N20 (65.6 ft.) cable. probe diameter is different from requested. Make sure the probe can work for your
application.

ECT CARTER Super Magnetic probe, 22.2 mm

4 TEO 222 050 N20 TEO-222-050-N20 (0.874 in.), 50 kHz center frequency, 20-m (65.6 Longer lead time for this probe model.
ft.) cable.

Use probe cable TEZ-ACS-N20. Type K and lenghts of 15 m (65') and 30 m (100') also
ECT Air conditioner probe, detachable, 14.8 mm
5 TED 149 050 TED-148-050 (0.583 in.), 50 kHz center frequency.
available - see Tube Probe Catalog. Resulting probe diameter is different from requested.
Make sure the probe can work for your application.

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Result
F90 is the optimal (center) frequency (kHz) ###
ρ r is the electrical resistivity (mWcm) ###
F90 = 3
t2μ t is the tube thickness (mm) Result
m is the relative permeability (dimensionless)

Resistivity/Conductivity 2.50E+01 % I.A.C.S. (resistivity)

Wall Thickness 0.800 mm

Relative Permeability 1.0

F90 frequency: F90 = 32.3 kHz

F180 Prime frequency: F180 = 64.5 kHz

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OD (Outside Diameter)
Diameter (opt for ID if
1 Enter the tube dimensio the actual value is known) 25.400 mm

Wall thickness (WT) 12.000 BWG

OD-finned Bends Swages

2 Select the probe components

Show…. Part number Description
✘ Turbine (TUA) TUA-170 17.0 mm (0.67") IRIS turbine

15 MHz, 25.4 mm (1.0") focal length IRIS immersion

✘ Transducer (TUB) TUB-254-15M transducer
Small IRIS centering device, 18.0 mm to 25.4 mm
✘ Centering device (TUC) TUC-SM (0.71” to 1.00”)

Probe cable (TUD)

20 m (65.6 ft.) - Standard length

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BWG (Birmingham Wire Gage) tube thickness chart Inches vs. mm converter

Wall thickness Wall thickness 1.00 mm 0.039 in.

BWG BWG
mm inches mm inches
2 7.21 0.284 14 2.11 0.083 1.000 in. 25.40 mm
3 6.58 0.259 15 1.83 0.072
4 6.05 0.238 16 1.65 0.065
5 5.59 0.220 17 1.47 0.058
6 5.16 0.203 18 1.24 0.049
7 4.57 0.180 19 1.07 0.042 Feet vs. meter converter
8 4.19 0.165 20 0.89 0.035
9 3.76 0.148 21 0.81 0.032 1.00 m 3.28 ft.
10 3.40 0.134 22 0.71 0.028
11 3.05 0.120 23 0.64 0.025 1.000 ft. 0.30 m
12 2.77 0.109 24 0.56 0.022
13 2.41 0.095

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