Blueye X3 Equipment
Cygnus Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge
The Cygnus Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge measures the thickness of underwater surfaces without the need for divers or dry docking. This thickness gauge is a great tool for NDT, UWILDs, and other inspections.
Cygnus Instruments

Readings in app
Display live thickness readings in the Blueye app without additional software.
Live Stream Inspection
Livestream the drone video to Microsoft Teams. Include remote viewers to collaborate during your inspection.
Efficient reporting
Generate an inspection report in the Blueye App, and share the document with your colleagues and supervisors directly from your mobile device.
Safe and efficient inspections
With the Cygnus Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge integrated with our Blueye X3, you are able to do more than a visual underwater inspection. This user-friendly method of conducting thickness measurements decreases time and costs of both periodic and ad-hock inspections. The X3 will allow you to reach inspection areas where using heavy ROVs and divers is not feasible.
Live thickness readings are displayed in the Blueye App without the need for additional software. The measurements are given with an accuracy of 0.1 mm and verified with triple-echo verification. This integration allows you to measure thickness without removing protective coatings, as the probe will measure through coatings and soft marine growth.
Use cases for Cygnus UT Gauge:
Remote inspections
Reveal corrosion extent
Conduct UWILDs and NDT
Inspections of hulls, propellers, tanks, pipes, docs, rigs, and other constructions


Technical Specifications
Cygnus Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge
The Cygnus Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge measures the thickness of underwater surfaces without the need for divers or dry docking. This thickness gauge is a great tool for NDT, UWILDs, and other inspections.










Physical | |
Diameter | 62 mm |
Length | 150 mm |
Weight | 550 g |
Depth rating | 500 m |
Operating temperature | -10°C to 50°C |
Communication & Power | |
Digital | RS-422 |
Input Voltage | 7.0 to 30 V DC |
Power | 140 mA (max) |
Measurement range in steel | |
2.25 MHz probe | 3-250 mm |
3.5 MHz probe | 2-150 mm |
5 MHz probe | 1-50 mm |
Technical | |
Materials | Sound velocities between 1000–9995 m/s |
Resolution | 0.05 mm |
Accuracy | 0.1 mm |
Standards | Designed for EN 15317 |
Approvals | RINA Type Approved |
Environmental | RoHS, WEEE compliant |
Documents
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Cygnus X3 and mooring
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Cygnus X3 close-up
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Cygnus close-up probe
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Blueye X3 with Cygnus
Ship inspection