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Portable Digital Radiography Systems with high resolution \u201cGenius\u201d system<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NOVO DR portable digital radiography systems for NDT applications provides a complete solution for grabbing x-ray images in the most demanding environments. NOVO DR system is the lightest and most durable of its kind and offers unique capacities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":611,"parent":0,"template":"","categories":[],"tags":[],"civil_engineerings_cats":[200,202],"class_list":["post-2858","civil-engineerings","type-civil-engineerings","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","civil_engineerings_cats-concrete-investigation","civil_engineerings_cats-wood-investigation"],"acf":{"specifica_prodotto":"Novo DR","testo_breve_thumb_lista_prodotti":"Portable Digital Radiography Systems with high resolution \u201cGenius\u201d system","contenuto_testuale_del_prodotto":"

NOVO Touch Pro \u2014 Acquisition & Analysis Software<\/h3>\n

All NOVO DR systems are equipped with NOVO Touch Pro software, designed for field use on rugged tablets. The intuitive interface integrates advanced analysis tools that accelerate NDT workflows and reduce processing time.<\/p>\n

Key features<\/h4>\n

GENIE Algorithm \u2014 Automatic Image Enhancement<\/strong>
\nThe GENIE algorithm performs automatic radiographic image enhancement with a single touch. The current version is 4x faster than the previous generation.<\/p>\n

Auto Wall Thickness Tool<\/strong>
\nFast, automatic wall thickness measurement with no manual input required. The system identifies and calculates wall thickness values directly on the acquired image.<\/p>\n

Automatic Basic Spatial Resolution (SRb)<\/strong>
\nAutomatic SRb detection on the region of interest selected by the operator. Eliminates manual calculation and reduces compliance verification time.<\/p>\n

Automatic & Manual Stitching<\/strong>
\nMerge multiple images for extended component inspection. Available in automatic mode (maximum speed) or manual mode (maximum operator control).<\/p>\n

DWT \u2014 Double Wall Thickness<\/strong>
\nDouble Wall Thickness Technique Tool: converts gray levels into actual material thickness values. Simple and intuitive.<\/p>\n

Supported standards<\/h4>\n
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  • ISO 17636-2 Class B<\/li>\n
  • ASME Section V Article 2<\/li>\n
  • BOEING 7044 Ver C<\/li>\n
  • ASTM DICONDE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    NOVO-DR Solution Benefits<\/h3>\n
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    • Easy to use, portable, long-life battery operation (16+ hours), fully wireless<\/li>\n
    • Proprietary Wireless Mesh Technology: up to 1 km LOS range (3 km elevated on tripod), high stability in crowded RF environments<\/li>\n
    • Compatible with Isotopes, constant potential and pulsed X-Ray sources (Golden Generators and compatible generators)<\/li>\n
    • MIL-DTL-38999 connectors: ruggedness and reliability in critical field conditions<\/li>\n
    • High-definition images in any weather, managed via tablet or PC with NOVO Touch Pro software<\/li>\n
    • GENIE automatic image enhancement algorithm \u2014 now 4x faster<\/li>\n
    • Faster and more accurate inspection activities compared to Film or CR<\/li>\n
    • Compliant with international standards: ISO 17636-2 Class B, ASME Section V Art. 2, BOEING 7044 Ver C, ASTM DICONDE<\/li>\n
    • Available for rental<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      System Highlights:<\/h3>\n
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      • Most Rugged System: MIL-DTL 38999 Connectors, MIL-STD-810G Tablets;<\/li>\n
      • Touch software: Simple Touch interface;<\/li>\n
      • Highest image quality: 16 bit Latest Generation;<\/li>\n
      • Over 16 hours battery operation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Popular Applications:<\/p>\n

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        • Construction;<\/li>\n
        • Oil & Gas;<\/li>\n
        • Aerospace;<\/li>\n
        • Munition;<\/li>\n
        • Shipyards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Concrete & Construction<\/strong>
          \nIn the construction industry, there is often the need to quickly locate elements inside concrete and reinforced masonry structures before drilling, cutting, or coring. NOVO-DR enables immediate non-destructive inspection, reducing operational risk and downtime.
          \nWhat is inspected<\/strong>: Pipes, re-bar, conduits, fittings in concrete and reinforced masonry structures<\/p>\n

          Oil & Gas<\/strong>
          \nNovo DR portable digital X-ray system offers a unique advantages to the Oil and gas industry\u2019s radiography inspections of pipes, pressure vessel, structural welds, valves etc. These stare of art units make it easy to look for defects such porosity, crack, lack of fusion, inclusions, corrosion and erosion, and also to measure pipes\u2019 wall thickness with precision. The systems are compact yet robust, easy to carry and can fit in tight or elevated locations. Utilizing its sensitive digital radiography flat panel detector \u2013 NOVO DR system has been designed and developed to address numerous radiography assignments in refineries, offshore platforms, power stations, exploration and transmission facilities.<\/p>\n

          Aerospace<\/strong>
          \nNovo DR portable digital X-ray system is perfect for on the spot analysis required in the aerospace field. The system is easy to carry, fully wireless and battery operated, compact and lightweight and can be used in tight and elevated places in the field as well as in the laboratory. The system provides the ideal solution for aircraft radiography inspection during both production and maintenance operations.
          \nNOVO DR system offers a fast workflow, and therefore save a lot of time and money compared to Film or CR technologies. The state of the art DDA\u2019s provides outstanding image quality with a powerful and intuitive software operated via tablet or PC. Safety is significantly improved thanks to shorter arc of time exposure, lower dose and also closer areas.<\/p>\n

          Munition<\/strong>
          \nMunitions quality control during production or periodic inspections is crucial. NOVO DR portable X-ray systems provide high quality images within seconds to detect cracks, explosives integrity, assemblies errors, faulty fuses and more. The system is easy to operate, carry and control and provides unmatched productivity for intensive radiography tasks out in the field and inside a laboratory. Information is digitally stored and can be easily accessed, shared, analyzed and archived for future reference.<\/p>\n

          Shipyards<\/strong>
          \nNOVO DR portable digital X-ray systems provide immediate results, on site, and are ideal for inspection of welding in shipyards during production and maintenance. NOVO DR state of the art digital radiography flat panel detectors allow shorter exposure and lower dose usage, compared to other technologies, and thus smaller area closure and increased productivity. The system is lightweight, thin, wireless and easy to carry so it can fit in the tightest of spaces and yet boasts outstanding image quality in all weather conditions. Typical welds inspections include detection of cracks, lack of fusion, corrosion, porosity and slag lines.<\/p>\n

          Power Line Inspection<\/strong>
          \nDigital X-ray is used to discover issues with compression sleeves before conductor failures occur, avoiding costly outages.
          \nWhat is inspected:<\/strong> Disconnects, fitting and integrity of cables under compression sleeves<\/p>\n

          Art & Archaeology<\/strong>
          \nDigital X-ray is used to inspect works of art and archaeological findings, revealing internal structures, construction techniques, and conservation status with no contact or damage to the object.
          \nWhat is inspected:<\/strong> Artifacts, paintings, sculptures, archaeological findings<\/p>\n

          NOVO Touch Professional Software<\/strong>
          \nNOVO DR Touch Professional Software offers intuitive operation for capturing X-ray images, powerful enhancing, annotating, and tools to comply with international standards such as Line Profile, Image Statistics, Wall Thickness and Crack Measurement, archiving and sharing information. It also offers control hardware features such as illumination, switch from wired to wireless communication, activate a variety of X-ray sources and much more.<\/p>\n

          Available Configurations<\/h3>\n

          NOVO-DR is available in three main configurations, each optimised for different operational scenarios and mobility requirements:<\/p>\n

          Discovery III (Top-of-the-line)<\/strong>
          \nComplete system in rugged Pelican case. 21.5″ 1500 NIT sun-readable NOVO Bright XL tablet. Supports all detectors (10BN\/18BN\/12SFN\/12HRN\/15WN\/22WN). MIL-DTL-38999 connectors. Wireless Mesh III included. Ideal for complex industrial inspections and multi-operator setups.<\/p>\n

          Shadow III (Ultra-compact)<\/strong>
          \nComplete system from ~4 kg in a single backpack. NOVO 12SFN detector (only 1.2 kg). Imaging just 3 mm from bottom and side edge. Android smartphone or Windows tablet operation. AED mode (no tablet required). Ideal for confined spaces and restricted access.<\/p>\n

          Ultimate III (Large format backpack)<\/strong>
          \nLarge format backpack system with detectors up to 22WN. NOVO Bright S 10″ 1500 NIT tablet. 50 m lightweight cable on reel. Supports 10BN\/12HRN\/15WN\/22WN detectors. Wireless Mesh III included. Ideal for large component inspections.<\/p>\n

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