Automated non-destructive testing system NOVO DR

X-ray

Overview
NOVO DR is a portable digital radiography (DR) system for field NDT and structural inspections. The solution pairs 16‑bit flat‑panel detectors with a lightweight, field‑deployable platform, long‑life battery operation and full wireless control to support industrial inspection workflows.

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, enabling faster on‑site decision making.

Key features

• GENIE algorithm — single‑touch automatic image enhancement (current version up to 4× faster)
• Auto Wall Thickness Tool — automatic wall‑thickness measurement on acquired images
• Automatic Basic Spatial Resolution (SRb) — SRb detection within operator‑selected ROI
• Automatic & manual stitching — merge multiple frames for extended inspections
• DWT (Double Wall Thickness) — convert gray levels into material thickness values

Supported standards

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

NOVO‑DR solution benefits

• Portable operation with battery life >16 hours and fully wireless control
• Proprietary Wireless Mesh: up to 1 km line‑of‑sight (LOS), up to 3 km elevated on tripod; stable in crowded RF environments
• Compatible with isotopes, constant‑potential and pulsed X‑ray sources
• MIL‑DTL‑38999 connectors for reliable field connections
• High‑definition 16‑bit imaging managed via tablet or PC with NOVO Touch Pro
• Faster inspections and digital archiving compared with Film/CR; rental options available

System highlights

• Field‑oriented hardware: MIL‑DTL‑38999 connectors and MIL‑STD‑810G tablet options
• Highest image depth: latest‑generation 16‑bit detectors
• Long battery operation: >16 hours continuous use
• Simple touch interface for rapid field operation

Popular applications

• Concrete and construction inspections
• Oil & Gas pipe and vessel inspections
• Aerospace maintenance and production
• Munition quality control
• Shipyard welding inspections

Application examples
Concrete & Construction
Rapid localization of rebar, conduits and embedded items prior to drilling, cutting or coring to reduce risk and downtime.

Oil & Gas
Radiographic inspection of pipes, pressure vessels, welds and valves to detect porosity, cracks, lack of fusion, inclusions, corrosion and to measure wall thickness precisely.

Aerospace
On‑site and in‑shop radiography for production and maintenance: battery operation and wireless control support tight or elevated locations with improved workflow versus Film/CR.

Munition
Production and periodic inspections to detect cracks, assembly defects and to maintain digital traceability of results.

Shipyards
On‑site welding inspections during production and maintenance; thin wireless detectors enable shorter exposure and reduced dose.

Power line inspection
Inspect compression sleeves, fittings and connectors to detect issues before conductor failure.

Art & Archaeology
Non‑invasive internal imaging of artifacts, paintings and sculptures to reveal construction details and conservation status.

NOVO Touch Professional Software
NOVO Touch Professional provides capture, enhancement, annotation and compliance tools including Line Profile, Image Statistics, Wall Thickness and Crack Measurement, plus archiving and sharing. It also controls hardware features (illumination, wired/wireless switching, source activation, etc.).

Available configurations
NOVO‑DR is offered in three main configurations to match mobility and inspection needs:

• Discovery III — complete system in rugged case; NOVO Bright XL 21.5" 1500 NIT tablet; supports detectors 10BN/18BN/12SFN/12HRN/15WN/22WN; MIL‑DTL‑38999 connectors; Wireless Mesh III included. Suited to complex, multi‑operator industrial inspections.
• Shadow III — ultra‑compact system (~4 kg) in a single backpack; NOVO 12SFN detector (~1.2 kg); imaging as close as ~3 mm from edge; Android smartphone or Windows tablet operation; AED mode available. Ideal for confined spaces.
• Ultimate III — large‑format backpack supporting detectors up to 22WN; NOVO Bright S 10" 1500 NIT tablet; 50 m lightweight cable on reel; Wireless Mesh III included. Ideal for large component inspections.

Accessories

• Bendable detectors — NOVO 10BN & 18BN: conformable to pipes (Ø6" / Ø12"), 99 μm pixel option
• Detector protection: Armor Kit (shock‑absorbent, water resistant) and Soft Cover
• Mounting: diagonal tripod mount, bipod detector stand, robot detector frame, folding slider rails
• Wireless & connectivity: additional Ranger Mesh Node, wireless X‑Ray, extension cables
• 3D imaging options: 3D Arc Lite, 3D Arc Mesh; external power: Falcon Power Bank (~+6 hours)

Technical specifications (examples)

• Detectors (examples) — NOVO 15WN: imaging area 231 × 284 mm; detector size 269 × 330 mm; active area 74%; thickness 15.6 mm; weight ≈2.5 kg; 16‑bit depth; pixel size 148 μm; max load 150 kg.
• NOVO 22WN: imaging area 355 × 426 mm; detector size 385 × 462 mm; active area 85%; thickness 15.6 mm; weight ≈4.5 kg; 16‑bit.
• System — multi‑location control tablets; built‑in battery >16 hours; long‑range Wireless Mesh; MIL‑DTL‑38999 connectors; rugged case 62.5 × 50 × 36.6 cm; backpack sizes per model.
• Tablets — MIL‑STD‑810G / IP65 Panasonic Toughpad options; NOVO Bright XL 21.5" 1500 NIT and NOVO Bright S 10" 1500 NIT options.
• X‑ray & gamma sources — compatible with isotopes (Ir‑192, Se‑75), constant‑potential and pulsed X‑ray generators; supports wired or wireless operation.