FOERSTER TCM 2.142 Mobile Eddy Current Testing System

The FOERSTER TCM 2.142 Product Family is a versatile, high-performance mobile eddy current testing instrument engineered on an app-based modular software architecture. Designed to eliminate the need for carrying multiple single-purpose devices into the field, the TCM allows inspectors to switch seamlessly between crack inspection, conductivity verification, large-area array mapping, and customized material measurements on a single sunlight-readable touchscreen platform.

One Mobile Platform – Multiple Testing Applications

The TCM system adapts dynamically to evolving inspection demands through dedicated, field-proven application modules with free lifetime software updates:

• DEFECTOSCOP TCM: Delivers universal eddy current testing for surface and sub-surface crack detection, weld verification, and residual wall thickness measurements. Fully supports high-frequency (HF), low-frequency (LF), differential, absolute, and rotating probes (including the HRO Hand Rotating Unit) across an extensive 4 Hz to 20 MHz frequency range.
• SIGMATEST TCM: Provides laboratory-grade electrical conductivity measurement of non-ferromagnetic metals based on FOERSTER’s industry-standard calibration pedigree traceable to PTB, NIST, and NPL standards. Ideal for aerospace heat-treatment verification, material sorting, and alloy verification.
• ECA TCM (Eddy Current Array): Enables high-resolution, single-pass surface inspection across large surface areas using multiplexed sensor arrays of up to 512 channels, complete with intuitive C-scan mapping and automated defect sizing.
• ECMEASURE TCM: Offers trainable, application-specific eddy current measurements calibrated directly against reference samples for non-standard tasks such as coating thickness, ferrite content determination, and residual wall thickness.

Key Benefits & Operational Highlights

• Inline-Level Signal Quality: High signal-to-noise ratio and proven analog-to-digital front-end deliver the precision and reproducibility of fixed production-line systems in a portable unit.
• Automatic Probe Recognition: Automatically identifies connected FOERSTER probes and configures optimal parameters, minimizing setup time and preventing operational error.
• Role-Based User Management: Protects standardized inspection workflows and test procedures by separating administrator setups from inspector execution.
• Universal Probe Compatibility: Supports a wide range of standard FOERSTER probes, rotary drives, and compatible third-party probes via industry-standard connectors.
• Automated Reporting & Raw Data Archiving: Store raw inspection signals, screenshots, and setup files directly on the unit. Generate comprehensive inspection reports in Word or PDF format using custom or pre-loaded templates with a single touch.
• Enterprise IT Connectivity: Powered by Windows 10 LTSC for seamless network integration, external display/docking support, secure USB data exchange, and remote desktop support.

Target Applications & Industries

• Aerospace: Multi-layer aluminum fastener hole inspections, fastener row screening, landing gear inspection, and post-lightning strike or heat-damage conductivity assessment.
• Automotive & Mechanical Components: Crack detection on critical safety parts, surface hardness/structure sorting, and shaft/gear inspection.
• Railway Infrastructure: Surface crack and rolling contact fatigue (RCF) inspection on wheelsets during reprofiling and rail track verification.
• Oil & Gas / Power Generation: Weld seam inspection, heat exchanger and reformer tube testing, corrosion detection, and wall thickness assessment.
• Metal Manufacturing: Semiautomatic surface scanning of cold-rolled strip steel, bar stock, billets, and non-destructive alloy sorting.

Built for Rugged Field Environments

Engineered for harsh industrial field service, the FOERSTER TCM features an IP66 water- and dust-resistant enclosure and drop-tested survivability up to 1.5 meters. Weighing just 1.3 kg, the unit integrates an ultra-bright 8.0-inch 800-nit touchscreen that remains fully legible under direct sunlight and supports glove and stylus operation. Equipped with up to 6 hours of continuous battery runtime, front and rear documentation cameras, and integrated context-sensitive help dialogs, the TCM ensures complete operational autonomy on site.

Downloads

FOERSTER TCM Product Family Brochure (EN)