ACE: The Next Generation of Portable ACFMT Inspection Technology
ETher NDE’s ACE portable Alternating Current Field Measurement (ACFMT) instrument offers all the advanced capabilities of ACFMT NDT inspection technology in a lightweight, rugged, and easy-to-use package. With a selection of standard and bespoke probes developed in-house, ACE provides a versatile solution for a wide range of industrial applications, ensuring reliable and accurate inspection results every time.
Lightweight and Durable.
ACFMT Technology.
Comprehensive Reporting Software.
Versatile and Innovative ACFMT Probes.
ACE: The Next Generation of Portable ACFMT Inspection Technology
ETher NDE’s ACE portable Alternating Current Field Measurement (ACFMT) instrument offers all the advanced capabilities of ACFMT NDT inspection technology in a lightweight, rugged, and easy-to-use package. With a selection of standard and bespoke probes developed in-house, ACE provides a versatile solution for a wide range of industrial applications, ensuring reliable and accurate inspection results every time.
Lightweight and Durable.
ACFMT Technology.
Comprehensive Reporting Software.
Versatile and Innovative ACFMT Probes.
The ACE system includes a wide range of ACFMT probes, both standard and bespoke, designed for smooth repeatable inspections. Each probe is engineered with integrated “Start/Pause,” “Stop,” and “Change Direction” buttons, making them ideal for one-person operation. Key probe options include:
Whether you need to inspect Ferritic or Austenitic welds, the ACE system supports 5 kHz probes for Ferritic Welds and 50 kHz probes for Austenitic welds, ensuring precise results across a wide range of materials
ACE’s inspection software has been optimized to work alongside the hardware, making inspections simpler, faster, and more efficient:
Creating inspection reports is simple with ACE. With just a few key presses, you can quickly generate a report from any dataset. The final report includes:
Reports are available in both PDF and DOCX formats and include details on the probe and instrument used, as well as an inspector “sign-off” for verification.
ACE is used across a wide range of industries, offering reliable and efficient inspection solutions:
Lightweight, 1.4kg, ergonomic, rugged portable design – ideal for a single operator.
Two probes are included in the standard kit, one weld and one pencil probe.
Large 7″ High-Contrast LCD weatherproof screen display ensures clear visibility in all lighting conditions, perfect for outdoor inspections in any weather.
Long Battery Life: Extended battery performance supports 10 hours plus of operation in the field.
No software licence fees.
Standard 2 year warranty included.
Optional EtherCover extending warrany to 5 years.
Quickly generate a report from any dataset which will include Defect Sizes and Location information, relevant data traces and inspection notes.
Accompanying desktop software supports the operator and client further, with analytical functions to investigate scan data and create bespoke client/job focussed reports.
ACE has been designed to meet the requirements of ASTM Standard Practice for Examination of Welds using the Alternating Current Field Measurement Technique (E2261-03), latest revision: E2261-17
| Part Number | Item |
| IACF001 | Instrument, ACE ACFMT Portable Flaw Detector, Software & Manual on USB Stick |
| ALL10-L10-05-ACF | Accessory, Lead, Lemo 10-Way to Lemo 10-Way, 5m ACE, ACFMT, Top Side |
| AWEL009 | Accessory, Lemo Type, Power Adapter + Input Plugs (UK, EU, US & AUS) |
| AWEL003 | Accessory, Adjustable Shoulder Strap, with quick-release clips |
| A090 | USB Cable, A to MIN B, 1m (RoSH Compliant) |
| 41339 | Quick Reference Card (A5 Double Sided) – ACE, ACFMT |
| A439 | Split rings-Nickel Plated Steel Split Ring ID 25.00, Thickness 3mm, (SKU:NPs25) |
| ATBACFWCS | Accessory, Test Block, ACE, ACFMT, Weld Reference Standard 1 – ASTM E2261-17- c/s, Elliptical Slots, Two elliptical slots placed in the weld toe with dimensions: A = 50mm x 5mm, B = 20mm x 2mm, Carbon Steel |
| PACF05PTI | Probe, ACE, ACFMT 5kHz (Ferritic), Pencil, Topside, 90 deg inline |
| PACF05WT | Probe, ACE, ACFMT, 5kHZ (Ferritic), Weld, Topside |
| AC023 | Accessory, Instrument Hard Carry Case (ACE, ACFMT) (Standard) |
| PACF05PTS | Probe, ACE, ACFMT, 5kHz (Ferritic), Pencil, Topside, Straight |
| PACF50PTS | Probe, ACE, ACFMT, 50kHz (Austenitic), Pencil, Topside, Straight |
| PACF05PTI | Probe, ACE, ACFMT, 5kHz (Ferritic), Pencil, Topside, 90 deg Inline |
| PACF50PTI | Probe, ACE, ACFMT, 50kHz (Austenitic), Pencil, Topside, 90 deg Inline |
| PACF05PTT | Probe, ACE, ACFMT, 5kHz (Ferritic), Pencil, Topside, 90 deg Transverse |
| PACF50PTT | Probe, ACE, ACFMT, 50kHz (Austenitic), Pencil, Topside, 90 deg Transverse |
| PACF05WT | Probe, ACE, ACFMT, 5kHz (Ferritic), Weld, Topside |
| PACF50WT | Probe, ACE, ACFMT, 50kHz (Austenitic), Weld, Topside |
| ALL10-L10-02-ACF | Accessory, Lead, Lemo 10-Way to Lemo 10-Way, 2m ACE, ACFMT, Top Side |
| ALL10-L10-05-ACF | Accessory, Lead, Lemo 10-Way to Lemo 10-Way, 5m ACE, ACFMT, Top Side (Standard) |
| ALL10-L10-10-ACF | Accessory, Lead, Lemo 10-Way to Lemo 10-Way, 10m ACE, ACFMT, Top Side |
| ALL10-L10-20-ACF | Accessory, Lead, Lemo 10-Way to Lemo 10-Way, 20m ACE, ACFMT, Top Side |
| ATBACFWCS | Accessory, Test Block, ACE, ACFMT, Weld Reference Standard 1 – ASTM E2261-17- c/s, Elliptical Slots, Two elliptical slots placed in the weld toe with dimensions: A = 50mm x 5mm, B = 20mm x 2mm, Carbon Steel |
| ATBACFWSS | Accessory, Test Block, ACE, ACFMT, Weld Reference Standard 1 – ASTM E2261-17- c/s, Elliptical Slots, Two elliptical slots placed in the weld toe with dimensions: A = 50mm x 5mm, B = 20mm x 2mm), Stainless Steel |
| AC022 | Accessory, Instrument Soft Carry Case (ACE, ACFMT) |
| Probe Connector | 10-Way LEMO 2B |
| Frequency | 5kHz (Ferritic Welds) and 50kHz (Austenitic Welds) |
| Display/Screen | 7”, 800 x 480 pixels, WVGA, 24 bit RGB colour. |
| Removable Storage Data | 32GB micro SD |
| Outputs | PC Connectivity USB (Full PC remote control plus Real Time data) |
| Outputs | VGA 15-Way VGA output |
| Languages | English |
| Power On Self-Test | A “self test” on start-up is performed of external ram, accelerometer, Micro SD card, LCD screen buffer. |
| Batteries | Internal Lithium-Ion Rechargeable, 7.2V nominal @64Ah = 46.08 watt.hr |
| Running Time | 10 hours plus |
| Charge Time | 5hrs. (simultaneous charge and operation) |
| External | 100-240v 50-60Hz 30Watts |
| Connector | Lemo OS Hermaphroditic keying, half-moon insert (IP68) |
| Weight | 1.4kg (3.0 lb) |
| Size (w x h x d) | 282 x 171 x 66 mm (11.1 x 6.7 x 0.26 in) |
| Material | ABS /Rubber Polyurethanes |
| Operating Temp. | -20 to +600C (-4 to 1400F) |
| Storage Temp. | Up to 12 months -20 to +350C (-4 to 950F) |
| IP Rating | Designed to meet the requirements of IP64 |
| Harness Points | 4 rugged corner harness points |
| Compliance | ASME, EN61010-1, CE |
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