X-ray non-destructive testing system NOVO DR

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Overview
NOVO DR is a portable digital radiography system designed for field NDT and structural inspections. The system integrates high-resolution 16‑bit detectors with a lightweight, rugged hardware platform, long-life battery operation and fully wireless communications for deployment in demanding industrial and on-site environments.

NOVO Touch Pro — Acquisition & Analysis Software
NOVO Touch Pro runs on rugged tablets and provides an intuitive capture interface plus advanced analysis tools tailored to NDT workflows.

• GENIE Algorithm — automatic image enhancement (current version up to 4× faster)
• Auto Wall Thickness Tool — automatic wall thickness measurement directly on the image
• Automatic Basic Spatial Resolution (SRb) — SRb detection on operator-selected ROI
• Automatic & Manual Stitching — merge multiple frames for extended inspections
• DWT — Double Wall Thickness: gray-level to material thickness conversion

Supported standards

• ISO 17636-2 Class B
• ASME Section V Article 2
• BOEING 7044 Ver C
• ASTM DICONDE

NOVO-DR Solution Benefits

• Portable, battery-operated (>16 hours) and fully wireless
• Proprietary Wireless Mesh: up to 1 km LOS (3 km elevated on tripod), stable in crowded RF environments
• Compatible with isotopes, constant-potential and pulsed X‑ray sources
• MIL‑DTL‑38999 rugged connectors for reliability
• High-definition imaging managed via tablet or PC with NOVO Touch Pro
• Faster inspections and digital archiving compared with Film/CR
• Available for rental

System Highlights

• Rugged design: MIL‑DTL‑38999 connectors, MIL‑STD‑810G tablets
• Highest image depth: 16‑bit latest-generation detectors
• Long battery life: >16 hours
• Touch operation for rapid field use

Popular Applications

• Construction & concrete inspection
• Oil & Gas pipeline and vessel inspection
• Aerospace in-field maintenance and production
• Munition and defence quality control
• Shipyards and weld inspection

Application Details
Concrete & Construction: locate rebar, conduits and embedded elements before drilling or coring; reduce risk and downtime.

Oil & Gas: inspect pipes, pressure vessels, welds and valves for porosity, cracks, lack of fusion, inclusions, corrosion and measure wall thickness.

Aerospace: in-field and laboratory aircraft radiography with faster workflow and lower dose versus Film/CR.

Munition: production and periodic inspections to detect cracks, faulty assemblies and ensure traceability via digital archiving.

Shipyards: weld inspections during production and maintenance with shorter exposure and suitability for tight spaces and all weather conditions.

Power Line Inspection: inspection of compression sleeves, disconnects and fittings to detect faults before conductor failures.

Art & Archaeology: non-contact internal inspection of artifacts, paintings and sculptures to study internal structures and conservation state.

Available Configurations

• Discovery III — complete system in rugged case; NOVO Bright XL 21.5" 1500 NIT tablet; supports detectors 10BN/18BN/12SFN/12HRN/15WN/22WN; Wireless Mesh III included. For complex industrial inspections.
• Shadow III — ultra-compact system (~4 kg) in a single backpack; NOVO 12SFN detector (~1.2 kg); close-edge imaging (from ~3 mm); Android smartphone or Windows tablet operation; AED mode available. For confined spaces.
• Ultimate III — large-format backpack supporting detectors up to 22WN; NOVO Bright S 10" tablet; 50 m lightweight cable on reel; Wireless Mesh III included. For large component inspections.

Accessories

• Bendable Detectors — NOVO 10BN & 18BN: conform to pipes (Ø6" / Ø12"), 99 μm pixel size
• Detector protection: Armor Kit and Soft Cover
• Mounting: diagonal tripod mount, bipod detector stand, robot frames, folding sliders
• Wireless & connectivity: additional Ranger Mesh nodes, Wireless X‑Ray, extension cables
• Power: Falcon Power Bank — adds approx. 6 hours operation

NOVO Touch Professional Software
Capture, enhancement and annotation tools including Line Profile, Image Statistics, Wall Thickness, Crack Measurement, archiving and sharing; hardware control features and source activation options.

Technical specifications

• Detector technology: 16‑bit latest generation
• Typical pixel size: 148 μm (panel-dependent)
• NOVO 15WN imaging area: 231 × 284 mm; detector size 269 × 330 mm; 74% active area; thickness 15.6 mm; weight ~2.5 kg
• NOVO 22WN imaging area: 355 × 426 mm; detector size 385 × 462 mm; 85% active area; thickness 15.6 mm; weight ~4.5 kg
• Bendable detectors: NOVO 10BN / 18BN — 99 μm pixel size; flexible to Ø ~150–300 mm
• System features: multi-location control tablets; built-in battery >16 hours; long-range wireless mesh; MIL‑DTL‑38999 connectors
• Rugged case dimensions: 62.5 × 50 × 36.6 cm; backpack sizes per detector model
• Wireless mesh range: up to 1 km LOS (3 km elevated)
• Compatible sources: isotopes (Ir‑192, Se‑75), constant-potential and pulsed X‑ray generators