Universal Transducer Adapters for NDE/NDT
Verasonics’ Universal Transducer Adapter (UTA) enables a Vantage user to quickly convert the system to operate transducers with other types of connectors. From single-element connectors for individual transducers, to connectors for phased array transducers with multiple elements, the UTA adapters provide the ultimate flexibility.
Changing from one UTA to another is simple. It requires shutting down the system, loosening 4 screws by hand, removing the UTA, attaching the new UTA, retightening the screws and re-booting the system – this can be accomplished in just a few minutes.
Key Benefits of the UTA:
- Allows for use of transducers with many types of connectors
- Enables use of high-performance, low noise connectors
- Support for novel combinations of transducers
- Easy and fast to change
One UTA adapter is included with every Vantage system purchase. Additional adapters are available as needed. Older Vantage systems can be upgraded to the UTA technology.
UTA Compatibility by Vantage Systems
Read more about each adapter in the descriptions below.
Vantage 32LE™ |
Vantage 64™ |
Vantage 64LE™ |
Vantage 128™ |
Vantage 256™ |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Adapter Name |
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UTA 128 LEMO |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
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UTA 64 LEMO |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
UTA 160-DH/32 LEMO |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
UTA 160-SH/8 LEMO
|
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
UTA 160-SI/8 LEMO
|
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ Purchasable configuration or option. All Vantage systems can be reconfigured or upgraded to additional options.
UTA 128 LEMO
With 128 connectors for single element transducers, the UTA 128 LEMO adapter enables comprehensive evaluation and monitoring for large structures. 2 LEMO to BNC adapters are included.
UTA 64 LEMO
The UTA 64 LEMO adapter provides direct transmit and/or receive channel connections for up to 64 single element transducers. 2 LEMO to BNC adapters are included.
UTA 160-DH/32 LEMO
The UTA 160-DH/32 LEMO adapter provides 2 Hypertronics 160-pin connectors in addition to 32 single-channel LEMO connectors. This UTA is available on all Vantage systems.
UTA 160-SH/8 LEMO
(Hypertronics)
With a single Hypertronics phased array connector and 8 single-element LEMO connectors, the UTA 160-SH/8 LEMO adapter enables a variety of NDE research applications.
UTA 160-SI/8 LEMO
(Ipex)
The UTA 160-SI/8 LEMO adapter has one I-PEX phased array connector and 8 single-element LEMO connectors.