The CALin provides its user with the ability to perform both vertical and horizontal linearity tests to verify the performance of an ultrasonic (UT) instrument. UT instrument verification is typically required by code (such as ASME Section V) to be conducted on a periodic basis. Due to its small size and minimal time to operate, it is envisioned that owners will use the CALin more frequently to confirm instrument performance as well as to use it as a system troubleshooting tool. Other benefits of the CALin include providing a better test of instrument linearity as it removes operator variability which normally exists between a calibration block and a manually applied transducer. It is traceable to NIST via its factory calibration. It is compatible with a range of UT instruments regardless of original manufacturer. Lastly, the CALin is being offered at a special price to promote its introduction for orders received by December 31, 1998. ABB AMDATA is part of Combustion Engineering, Inc., a subsidiary of Asea Brown Boveri Inc. (ABB), Norwalk, Conn. ABB engineers products and services for power generation, transmission and distribution, industrial processes and transportation. The company and its affiliates have annual U.S. revenues of approximately $5.8 billion. Their parent, ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd. (NASDAQ: ABBY and OTC: ABBGY) employs approximately 213,000 people and had 1997 revenues of about $35 billion.
Randy M. Plis |
