The Sonic PipeTrack Micro Encoder – TS-PTME-52

The Sonic PipeTrack Micro Encoder – TS-PTME-52

Compact Pipe Scanner Encoder for Encoded PAUT / UT Circumferential Weld Inspection

The The Sonic PipeTrack Micro Encoder – TS-PTME-52 is a compact, low-profile scan-position encoder designed for small-diameter pipe scanner applications, encoded PAUT weld inspection, UT scanning, boiler tube weld inspection, heat exchanger tube weld inspection, and circumferential pipe weld scanning.

The TS-PTME-52 is designed to provide accurate scan-distance feedback in compact pipe scanner assemblies where space, profile height, tracking stability, and encoder resolution are critical. It converts scanner movement into digital position pulses, allowing ultrasonic inspection systems to record inspection data according to the actual scanner travel distance.

This encoder is suitable for integration with compact pipe scanners, twin-probe weld scanning systems, small-bore pipe scanners, manual circumferential scanners, and customized ultrasonic inspection fixtures.

Product Overview

The PipeTrack Micro Encoder is developed for small-diameter pipe inspection where accurate encoded movement is required around the pipe circumference. During scanning, the encoder tracks the scanner movement and generates position signals that help synchronize ultrasonic data with actual scan distance.

This makes the TS-PTME-52 suitable for applications requiring accurate defect location, defect length sizing, weld mapping, C-scan generation, B-scan correlation, and repeatable inspection documentation.

Its compact body design allows integration into low-clearance scanner assemblies and pipe inspection tools used for confined inspection areas, tube banks, pipe racks, boiler tubes, heat exchanger coils, and small-bore piping systems.

Key Features

• Compact micro encoder for small-diameter pipe scanner applications

• Suitable for encoded PAUT, UT, TOFD-support scanning, and circumferential weld inspection

• High-resolution scan-position feedback for accurate distance tracking

• Designed for compact and low-profile scanner integration

• Suitable for twin-probe and single-probe pipe scanner configurations

• Supports encoded data acquisition for weld mapping and defect sizing

• Smooth encoder tracking for circumferential scanner movement

• Rugged body design for industrial field inspection use

• IP66 environmental protection design

• Suitable for pipe, tube, vessel nozzle, boiler tube, and heat exchanger weld inspection

• Flexible encoder cable with strain-relieved termination

• Custom connector configuration available based on inspection system requirement

• Suitable for scanner repair, replacement, retrofitting, and new scanner manufacturing

Working Principle

The TS-PTME-52 PipeTrack Micro Encoder works on the principle of incremental position encoding. During pipe scanning, the encoder receives movement from the scanner tracking wheel or drive mechanism and converts this movement into digital pulse signals.

These pulse signals are transmitted to the ultrasonic inspection system through the encoder cable. The inspection system uses the signal to calculate the actual scan distance and synchronize ultrasonic data with scanner movement.

This position feedback supports:

• Accurate scan-distance tracking

• Defect position measurement

• Defect length sizing

• Circumferential weld mapping

• Encoded PAUT data acquisition

• C-scan and B-scan generation

• Repeatable inspection reporting

• Position-based ultrasonic data storage

• Future inspection comparison and monitoring

Technical Specifications

Available Models and Variants

Main Applications

The Sonic PipeTrack Micro Encoder – TS-PTME-52 is suitable for:

• Small-diameter pipe weld inspection

• Encoded PAUT circumferential weld scanning

• Conventional UT encoded pipe scanning

• Boiler tube weld inspection

• Heat exchanger tube weld inspection

• Pipe-to-pipe weld inspection

• Pipe-to-component weld inspection

• Small-bore piping inspection

• Twin-probe pipe scanner integration

• Single-probe pipe scanner integration

• Compact manual scanner applications

• Scanner encoder replacement

• Scanner repair and refurbishment

• Custom ultrasonic scanner development

Inspection Advantages

Using the TS-PTME-52 PipeTrack Micro Encoder helps improve inspection performance by providing:

• Accurate scan-distance measurement

• Better defect location accuracy

• Improved defect length sizing

• Reliable circumferential weld mapping

• Repeatable inspection records

• Better report traceability

• Reduced manual measurement error

• Consistent encoded data acquisition

• Improved C-scan and B-scan documentation

• Better inspection data comparison for future monitoring

Compact Scanner Integration

The TS-PTME-52 is designed for compact scanner assemblies where available mounting space is limited. Its low-profile design allows it to be integrated into small pipe scanners, curved surface scanners, and custom ultrasonic inspection fixtures.

The encoder can be supplied with customized mounting brackets, cable lengths, connector configurations, and wiring arrangements based on the customer’s scanner design and inspection system requirement.

Connector Configuration

The PipeTrack Micro Encoder can be supplied with instrument-compatible connectors based on customer requirements. Connector type, wiring, pin configuration, cable length, and signal output arrangement can be customized to suit the inspection system.

Connector options can be configured for:

• Encoded PAUT inspection systems

• UT inspection instruments

• Compact pipe scanner systems

• Manual circumferential scanner systems

• Custom NDT scanner interfaces

• Replacement and retrofit applications

Standard Supply Scope

• 1 No. TS-PTME-52 PipeTrack Micro Encoder

• 1 No. Encoder cable with selected connector

• 1 Set mounting hardware

• 1 No. Mounting bracket, if selected

• 1 No. Basic installation instruction sheet

• Functional test certificate, if required

Optional Accessories

Compatibility Statement

The TS-PTME-52 PipeTrack Micro Encoder is designed for integration with standard industrial encoded ultrasonic inspection systems and compact pipe scanner assemblies. Connector type, wiring configuration, cable length, mounting arrangement, and output configuration can be customized based on the customer’s scanner and inspection instrument requirement.