Foerster TCM – modular mobile eddy current platform

Applications

For non-destructive testing on site and in production, when one inspector needs several eddy current methods: crack detection on rails, bridges and safety-critical parts, electrical conductivity measurement on aircraft structures, material verification and inspection of large surfaces. Instead of using a separate instrument for each task, the TCM is adapted by selecting the required app; the modules are purchased separately or together and can be added at any time, and software updates are free of charge.

App modules

  • DEFECTOSCOP TCM – universal eddy current testing with rotating, high-frequency and low-frequency probes: crack detection and residual wall thickness measurement
  • SIGMATEST TCM – electrical conductivity measurement of non-magnetic metals
  • ECA TCM – inspection of large areas with eddy current arrays of up to 512 channels
  • ECMEASURE TCM – measurements trained on reference samples, e.g. coating thickness, ferrite content, residual wall thickness

Key features

  • One instrument – several methods, a uniform interface and data logic
  • Automatic probe recognition, user roles, context-sensitive help
  • Works with FOERSTER probes and probes from other manufacturers
  • Raw data, screenshots and automatic Word / PDF reports
  • Windows 10 LTSC – IT integration, remote support, external displays

Technical data

Parameter TCM
Display 8.0″ touchscreen, 1280 × 800 px, 800 nits, sunlight-readable, operable with gloves
Protection IP66, drop-resistant from 1.5 m
Weight / dimensions 1.3 kg / 227 × 150 × 51 mm
Operating temperature −20…+50 °C
Battery up to 6 h of operation
Storage / OS 128 GB SSD / Windows 10 LTSC
Connectors 19-pin LEMO, Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen2 (USB-C), microSD
Cameras rear 8 MP, front 2 MP
Standard DIN EN ISO 15548

What we offer

  • Selection of the instrument and configuration for your task, together with the manufacturer
  • Trial measurements of your parts in the manufacturer’s laboratory
  • Training, calibration and service organised through the manufacturer

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Technical data according to the manufacturer: foerstergroup.com

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