Description
Key Features of the Cygnus Hatch Leak Detector
- Allows a rapid and thorough test of hatch cover tightness
- Environmentally friendly – can be used in place of hose testing
- Inspections can be carried out with cargo in place
- Lightweight 3.8 kg (8 lbs) – suitable to be hand-carried onto aircraft
- Digital calibration controls
- The transmitter has 6 selectable pre-set power levels enabling the unit to be used in confined spaces
- Open Hatch (OH) value and sound level in Decibels (dB) are simultaneously displayed
- Easy transportation in a rucksack-style carry case
- Receiver supplied with neck and waist straps for hands-free use
- Transmitter supplied with a sling & 4 anchor points allowing it to be suspended in cargo hold.
Locate Leakage in Hatch Covers or Doors with Pinpoint Accuracy
Purpose-built for weather tightness testing of cargo hatch covers, the Cygnus Hatch Sure ultrasonic leak detector can identify the exact location of leakage accurately and swiftly. And what’s more, the transmitter features adjustable power to suit different sizes of areas, such as small cabins, bulkhead doors on marine vessels or watertight doors on offshore oil & gas platforms.
Cygnus Hatch Sure Technology
Sea water ingress is one of the major sources of damage to cargo resulting in expensive insurance claims.
Cygnus Hatch Sure provides a quick and effective method of evaluating hatch seals.
The system consists of a battery powered transmitter containing 19 ultrasound emitters (40 kHz). The emitters are arranged to produce an omni-directional sound field, uniformly distributed throughout the cargo hold.
The receiver part of the system displays the sound energy level that passes through gaps in the enclosed cargo hold to enable the location of leaks to be quickly and accurately identified.
Specifications:
| Size | 110 x 185 x 45 mm (4.4 x 7.3 x 1.8 inch) |
| Weight | 500 g (17 oz) (inc. batteries) |
| Power | 9v PP3 battery – 2 x MaxE Rechargeable batteries supplied |
| Battery Life | 4 – 5 hrs continuous with MaxE rechargeable battery 8 – 9 hrs continuous with Alkaline battery |
| Protection | IP65 (IP66 in soft-pouch) |
| Frequency | 40.000 KHz, +/- 200 Hz Bandwidth |
| Enclosure | ABS plastic with orange shock-absorbing outer boot Outdoor all weather soft-pouch with mounted belt strap |
| Temperature Range | Operating: -20oC to 50oC (-4oF to 122oF) Storage: -10oC to 60oC (14oF to 140oF) |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Hatch Sure Inspection Microphone
| Size | 240 x 12 x 15 mm (9.4 x 0.47 x 0.6 inch) (with rubber sleeve fitted) |
| Warranty | 6 months |
| Quantity | 2 x flexible inspection microphones supplied |
Hatch Sure Telescopic Extension
| Size | Extended length: 1.215 m (4 ft) Collapsed length: 0.4 m (16 inch) |
| Weight | 300 g (10 oz) |
| Warranty |
1 year |
Hatch Sure Transmitter
| Size | 120 x 150 x 90 mm (4.7 x 5.9 x 3.5 inch) |
| Weight | 680 g (24 oz) (inc. batteries) |
| Power | 12 x Rechargeable MaxE 2100 mAh supplied with kit (alternatively 6 x AA batteries) External 12-24 v DC power input socket (1 amp) |
| Battery Life | 4 hours with 2100 mAh MaxE batteries |
| Battery Charger | A 6 cell charger is supplied 100 – 240 v AC 50-60 Hz supply Charge time is approx. 3 hours |
| Protection | IP40 in soft-pouch with emitters exposed (normal use) IP42 in soft-pouch with cover flat secured (storage) |
| Frequency | 40.000 kHz, +/- 80 Hz Bandwidth Frequency modulated |
| Elements | 19 x 16 mm (0.63 inch) diameter 40 KHz ultrasound emitters |
| Max. Power | 130 dB (SPL) |
| Output | 6 selectable pre-set power levels – full power 5 selectable lower outputs in 11 dB steps |
| Enclosure | ABS plastic Padded soft-pouch with protective weather cover and 4 points for attaching rope for lowering into holds |
| Temperature Range | Operating: -20oC to 50oC (-4oF to 122oF) Storage: -10oC to 60oC (14oF to 140oF) |
| Compliance | CE, BS EN 60945:2002 (Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment and systems – General requirements – Methods of testing and required test results) |
| Environment | CE, UKCA, RoHS |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Kit Contents:
The Hatch Sure kit is supplied in a shower-proof rucksack style soft carry case which can be worn on the back or carried. This allows the user to move about the vessel with both hands free allowing easy climbing or passage through access hatches. The case is sufficiently padded to protect its contents should it be dropped. There is plenty of room for additional items such as chalk, a small torch, a notepad etc.
The Hatch Sure kit contains the following items:
- Hatch Sure receiver with protective case, neck and waist strap
- Telescopic extension and cable
- Two flexible inspection microphones
- Neck band headphones
- Hatch Sure transmitter with protective case and carry strap
- Rechargeable batteries for the transmitter
- Rechargeable batteries for the receiver
- Charger for the rechargeable batteries
- Operation manual
- External DC power lead for the transmitter
- Emergency microphone cable.
