Cygnus Hatch Sure for Ships

Ultrasonic Hatch Cover Tester

ABS type approved and accepted by P&I clubs, this ultrasonic hatch leak detector is able to perform a quick and effective weathertightness test on hatch covers of dry cargo vessels and gives the exact location and the extent of leakage.

Locate leakage in hatch covers or doors with pinpoint accuracy using the Cygnus Hatch Sure. Purpose-built for weather tightness testing of cargo hatch covers, the Cygnus Hatch Sure ultrasonic leak detector can identify the exact location of leakage accurately and swiftly. And what’s more, the transmitter features adjustable power to suit different sizes or types of cargo holds as well as smaller areas such as cargo hold entrance hatches, inspection hatches, yacht and boat hatches.

Key Features:

  • Allows a rapid and thorough test of hatch cover weather tightness
  • Environmentally friendly – can be used in place of hose testing
  • Inspections can be carried out with cargo in place
  • Lightweight 3.8 kg (8 lbs) – suitable to be hand-carried onto aircraft
  • Digital calibration controls
  • The transmitter has 6 selectable pre-set power levels to suit different sizes or types of cargo holds
  • Open Hatch (OH) value and sound level in Decibels (dB) are simultaneously displayed
  • Easy transportation in a rucksack-style carry case
  • Receiver supplied with neck and waist straps for hands-free use
  • Transmitter supplied with a sling and 4 anchor points allowing it to be suspended in cargo hold
  • Quick and easy to operate, with minimal training or assistance of other crew members.

Hatch Sure Receiver

Size 110 x 185 x 45 mm (4.4 x 7.3 x 1.8 inch)
Weight 500 g (17 oz) (inc. batteries)
Power 9v PP3 battery – 2 x MaxE
Rechargeable batteries supplied
Battery Life 4 – 5 hrs continuous with MaxE rechargeable battery
8 – 9 hrs continuous with Alkaline battery
Protection IP65 (IP66 in soft-pouch)
Frequency 40.000 KHz, +/- 200 Hz Bandwidth
Enclosure ABS plastic with orange shock-absorbing outer boot
Outdoor all weather soft-pouch with mounted belt strap
Temperature Range Operating: -20oC to 50oC (-4oF to 122oF)
Storage: -10oC to 60oC (14oF to 140oF)
Warranty 3 years

Hatch Sure Inspection Microphone

Size 240 x 12 x 15 mm (9.4 x 0.47 x 0.6 inch) (with rubber sleeve fitted)
Warranty 6 months
Quantity 2 x flexible inspection microphones supplied

Hatch Sure Telescopic Extension

Size Extended length: 1.215 m (4 ft)
Collapsed length: 0.4 m (16 inch)
Weight 300 g (10 oz)
Warranty
1 year

Hatch Sure Transmitter

Size 120 x 150 x 90 mm (4.7 x 5.9 x 3.5 inch)
Weight 680 g (24 oz) (inc. batteries)
Power 12 x Rechargeable MaxE 2100 mAh supplied with kit (alternatively 6 x AA batteries)
External 12-24 v DC power input socket (1 amp)
Battery Life 4 hours with 2100 mAh MaxE batteries
Battery Charger A 6 cell charger is supplied
100 – 240 v AC 50-60 Hz supply
Charge time is approx. 3 hours
Protection IP40 in soft-pouch with emitters exposed (normal use)
IP42 in soft-pouch with cover flat secured (storage)
Frequency 40.000 kHz, +/- 80 Hz Bandwidth Frequency modulated
Elements 19 x 16 mm (0.63 inch) diameter 40 KHz ultrasound emitters
Max. Power 130 dB (SPL)
Output 6 selectable pre-set power levels – full power
5 selectable lower outputs in 11 dB steps
Enclosure ABS plastic
Padded soft-pouch with protective weather cover and 4 points for attaching rope for lowering into holds
Temperature Range Operating: -20oC to 50oC (-4oF to 122oF)
Storage: -10oC to 60oC (14oF to 140oF)
Compliance CE, BS EN 60945:2002 (Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment and systems – General requirements – Methods of testing and required test results)
Environment CE, UKCA, RoHS
Warranty 3 years

 

The Hatch Sure kit is supplied in a shower-proof rucksack style soft carry case which can be worn on the back or carried. This allows the user to move about the vessel with both hands free allowing easy climbing or passage through access hatches. The case is sufficiently padded to protect its contents should it be dropped. There is plenty of room for additional items such as chalk, a small torch, a notepad etc.

The Hatch Sure kit contains the following items:

  • Hatch Sure receiver with protective case, neck and waist strap
  • Telescopic extension and cable
  • Two flexible inspection microphones
  • Neck band headphones
  • Hatch Sure transmitter with protective case and carry strap
  • Rechargeable batteries for the transmitter
  • Rechargeable batteries for the receiver
  • Charger for the rechargeable batteries
  • Operation manual
  • External DC power lead for the transmitter
  • Emergency microphone cable.
Weight 5 kg

5 reviews for Cygnus Hatch Sure for Ships

Wagner C.

Sep 30, 2015 1:20 PM

I’m pleased to inform you that this month I completed the one hundred and twentieth vessels inspection and I’m entirely satisfied with the Cygnus Hatch Sure equipment.

Ammar M.

Apr 20, 2017 1:20 PM

Item was used with total satisfaction, we shall keep in touch for further purchases soon.

Orçun Ç.

Dec 26, 2017 10:00 AM

Device is working very well, we have used many devices but this one is far ahead from others.

Tony D.

Jun 04, 2020 1:16 PM

A super piece of kit, and our go to detector when performing yacht hatch and door ultrasonic leak detection testing.

Tony D.

Mar 31, 2021 1:15 PM

This is a super piece of kit, the Cygnus Hatch Sure ultrasonic hatch cover leak detector combined with our procedures and experience certainly helped in gaining Geo Therm Ltds aproval for service supplier status with LR and ABS.

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