Doppler NovaScan L3 Phased Array Ultrasonic Flaw Detector

Description

Doppler NovaScan L3 Phased Array Ultrasonic Flaw Detector – Portable PAUT, UT, TFM & TOFD NDT Inspection System

The Doppler NovaScan L3 is a portable phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) flaw detector designed for professional non-destructive testing and industrial inspection.

It integrates Phased Array (PA), conventional Ultrasonic Testing (UT), FMC-TFM, and TOFD into one portable instrument, making it suitable for weld inspection, thickness measurement, material flaw detection, corrosion inspection, and other demanding NDT applications.

Its compact design weighs approximately 2.7 kg without battery, while the unit provides a 10.1-inch touchscreen display and a hot-swappable battery system for field operation.

Main Benefits

Portable professional PAUT flaw detection
PA, UT, FMC-TFM and TOFD in one instrument
High-speed scanning with PRF up to 20 kHz
Wide 0.5–20 MHz bandwidth
Up to 120 dB receiver gain
100 MHz sampling rate
16-bit ADC in PA mode
Up to 1,024 focus points
Multiple scan and imaging modes
10.1-inch high-resolution touchscreen
Hot-swappable lithium-ion battery
Approximately 4 hours continuous operation per battery
Lightweight design for field inspection

Key Features

Multi-Mode NDT Platform
The NovaScan L3 combines four major inspection technologies:
PA – Phased Array
UT – Conventional Ultrasonic Testing
FMC-TFM – Full Matrix Capture / Total Focusing Method
TOFD – Time of Flight Diffraction

This allows one instrument to cover routine ultrasonic inspection as well as more advanced phased-array imaging applications.

High-Speed PAUT
The PA module supports 32/64PR and 16/64PR configurations, with a pulse repetition frequency of up to 20 kHz.
The system provides sector, linear, compound, and full-focus scanning modes.

FMC-TFM Imaging
The NovaScan L3 supports FMC-TFM technology and up to 1,024 focus points, allowing detailed ultrasonic imaging for advanced flaw characterization.

Large High-Resolution Display
The instrument incorporates a 10.1-inch display with 1920 × 1200 resolution, providing a large viewing area for A-scan, B-scan, S-scan, C-scan, TFM, 3D and other inspection displays.

Key Specifications

Brand: Doppler
Model: NovaScan L3
Product Type: Portable Phased Array Ultrasonic Flaw Detector
Inspection Modes: PA / UT / FMC-TFM / TOFD
PA Configuration: 32/64PR, 16/64PR
UT Configuration: 1/1
PA Pulse Voltage: 10–100 V
UT Pulse Voltage: 100 / 200 / 400 V
PA PRF: Up to 20 kHz
UT PRF: Up to 10 kHz
Bandwidth: 0.5–20 MHz
PA Sampling Rate: 100 MHz
UT Sampling Rate: 100 MHz
PA ADC Resolution: 16-bit
UT ADC Resolution: 14-bit
Maximum A-Scan Points: 16,384
Maximum Focus Points: 1,024
Gain Range: 0–120 dB
Display Height: Up to 800%
Display Modes: A / B / S / D / C / TFM / 3D / TopC / Strip Scan
DAC Points: 16
TCG Points: 16
Gate: A/B/C/I + Custom Gate
Measurement Units: mm / inch
Ethernet: 1 × 1000 Mbps
Battery: 10.8 V, 97.2 Wh lithium-ion
Battery: Hot-swappable
Operating Time: Approximately 4 hours per battery
Dimensions: 302 × 228 × 96 mm
Display: 10.1-inch, 1920 × 1200
Operating Temperature: −10°C to +45°C

Applications

The Doppler NovaScan L3 is suitable for:
Weld inspection
Pipeline weld inspection
Pressure vessel inspection
Corrosion inspection
Thickness measurement
Material flaw detection
Steel structure inspection
Aerospace inspection
Petrochemical inspection
Power-generation equipment
Rail transportation
Heavy machinery
Industrial manufacturing
Non-destructive testing laboratories

Doppler identifies applications across aerospace, oil and gas, transportation, special equipment, and related industrial sectors.

Weld Inspection
The NovaScan L3 is particularly suitable for weld inspection, including conventional welds and more specialized inspection applications.
Its combination of PAUT, TOFD and TFM provides inspectors with multiple methods for detecting and characterizing internal flaws.

Typical targets include:
Weld cracks
Lack of fusion
Lack of penetration
Porosity
Inclusions
Corrosion
Material discontinuities

What is the Doppler NovaScan L3 used for?
It is used for non-destructive testing, weld inspection, ultrasonic flaw detection, corrosion inspection, thickness measurement and material inspection.

What inspection methods does it support?
The NovaScan L3 integrates PA, UT, FMC-TFM and TOFD.

What is the maximum PA PRF?
The PA module supports a PRF of up to 20 kHz.

What is the frequency range?
The receiver bandwidth is 0.5–20 MHz, supporting a broad range of ultrasonic probes.

How many focus points does it support?
The PA system supports up to 1,024 focus points.

Is the NovaScan L3 portable?
Yes. The instrument weighs approximately 2.7 kg without the battery and 3.2 kg with one battery, making it suitable for field inspection.

How long does the battery last?
Doppler specifies approximately 4 hours of continuous operation with one battery. The battery is hot-swappable.