Overview
NORTEC 700 Eddy Current Array Flaw Detector: Simplicity Built Around YouAn accessible, unified eddy current solution, the NORTEC™ 700 eddy current array flaw detector pairs easy controls with next-gen probe technology and high-fidelity imaging so teams of all sizes can get up to speed fast and work with confidence through the most demanding conditions. Smart, scalable, and cost-effective, the NORTEC 700 eddy current array flaw detector is available in three operator-friendly models:
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 | Eddy Current Testing Easy from the StartStreamlined controls, an intuitive interface, and a comfortable, lightweight design help you work faster, stay focused, and trust every result.
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ECT and ECA in One Seamless PlatformThe NORTEC 700 combines conventional ECT and advanced ECA in one platform. Users can transition effortlessly between ECT and ECA using the same intuitive interface, preserving setup continuity and eliminating the need for separate instruments. |  |
 | Next Generation Eddy Current Array ProbesThe NORTEC 700 platform introduces not only a new flaw detector, but an entirely new generation of eddy current array probes (up to 256 channels) delivering superior repeatability, uniform signal quality from probe to probe, and simple calibration. |
Bolt-Hole Inspection and Layer DetectionAdvanced automatic layer detection and Freeze Mode bring new precision to bolt-hole and multi-layer inspections.
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A New Standard in NDT InspectionEqual parts simplicity and performance, the NORTEC 700 is available in three versatile models to meet inspection demands across an array of aerospace, defense, industrial, and manufacturing applications. Additional features can also be unlocked remotely.
Features & Models
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 | Four ConnectorsAll NORTEC 700 models come with a standard LEMO® 16-pin universal connector, a BNC ECT connector (automatic internal balancing), an ECA connector, and an I/O connector (for system integration)—simply select the connector in the easy-use interface.
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Exceptional Visual Clarity Keeps Inspections MovingThe NORTEC 700 delivers exceptional visual clarity that helps you interpret results faster and with more confidence. Its high-brightness, high-resolution 7-inch display remains sharp and readable even in direct sunlight, ensuring consistent visibility whether indoors or on the tarmac. Enhanced color mapping and real-time imaging bring subsurface defects and surface cracks into sharp focus, delivering instantly recognizable patterns. Every viewing element—from a responsive interface to refined contrast and brightness—was engineered to improve interpretation accuracy, reduce eye strain, and keep inspections simple and efficient. |  |
 | Fast Layout SelectionWith the NORTEC 700, it is easy to change the layout view using the Next Layout direct-access key. Layouts are user-selectable, enabling you to configure the display to best suit your inspection needs. Choose from a variety of displays:
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Seamless Eddy Current IntegrationThe NORTEC 700 merges seamlessly into any integrated eddy current detection system, ensuring consistent flaw detection in even the most demanding environments.
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Simplified Reporting that Ensures AccuracyThe NORTEC 700 simplifies the entire reporting process with fast, reliable tools that document inspection results directly from the detector—no extra hardware, software, or complex data handling required.
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 | Application-Based Intelligent PresetsThe NORTEC 700 turns complex inspection setup into a guided, intuitive process. Each preset automatically configures key parameters for selected probes and inspection types, eliminating guesswork and reducing setup time to seconds. With preconfigured setups, field crews can start inspections with minimal training knowing that parameters are already optimized for accuracy and compliance. This built-in intelligence ensures consistency across operators and shifts, enforces compliance, and dramatically reduces operator error. |
Intuitive File ManagementEasily preview, edit, overwrite, and delete files using the NORTEC 700’s File Manager menu. A file preview function makes it simple to browse through different files. Once a file is found, it can be recalled at your convenience. The onboard Text Editor makes it simple to edit file names, revise user and instrument information, and add notes while onsite. |  |
Applications
AerospaceThe NORTEC 700 simplifies the entire reporting process with fast, reliable tools that document inspection results directly from the detector—no extra hardware, software, or complex data handling required. You can capture and save inspection snapshots, setup parameters, and signal data, ensuring that every result is recorded accurately and ready for review. |
DefenseWithin the harshest conditions on earth, the NORTEC 700 is a mission-ready inspection tool built to keep up. From surface crack detection to bolt-hole and fastener inspection, the NORTEC 700 helps maintenance teams stay on top of aircraft, ground vehicles, naval vessels, and critical equipment through long shifts and remote deployments. |
IndustrialThe NORTEC 700 gives industrial inspection teams the signal quality, ruggedness, and flexibility to detect flaws accurately and efficiently, wherever the job takes them. The NORTEC 700 is ideally suited for weld inspection, heat exchanger and tube inspection, and surface and corrosion inspection across a wide range of industrial components and materials. |
 | Surface/Subsurface Inspection (N700, N700D, N700i)High-performance electronics and a vibrant display deliver outstanding signal quality for surface and subsurface inspections. All standard features for medium- to high-frequency inspection are included: impedance plane views, 10 × 10 grid, sweep (strip chart), multiple alarm configurations, and automatic lift-off. Added features include null point crosshairs, fine (expanded) and web grids, and automatic internal balance circuit (for BNC connector). |
Bolt-Hole Inspection (N700D, N700i)Simplified configuration and an improved filter system make the NORTEC 700 ideal for bolt-hole (rotary scanner) inspection. Filters are set by default to a "figure 6" response. The filters can also be set to the "figure 8" response as needed. For an even easier configuration, operators can activate the Link option, which automatically adjusts the filter settings according to the scanner’s speed settings. |  |
 | Conductivity & Coating Thickness Measurement (N700, N700D, N700i)The NORTEC 700’s conductivity mode features a straightforward calibration wizard including user-defined conductivity and coating thickness references. The NORTEC 700 can measure conductivity and non-conductive coating thicknesses of up to 0.64mm (0.025 in.) on non-ferromagnetic materials. |
Critical Hole Inspection (N700D, N700i)With the NORTEC 700, inspecting critical holes is simple and reliable. With support for most industry bolt-hole scanners, improved C-scan waterfall display, and layer cursor, the NORTEC 700 easily pinpoints the location of flaws in layered structures. In addition to these features, the N700i model includes layer detection, a defect viewer, and a C-scan view. |  |
 | Dual-Frequency Inspection (N700D, N700i)All-in-One Display An all-in-one display features up to three configurable traces for frequency 1, frequency 2, and mixed channels. Each channel can be displayed as an impedance or strip chart, with independent display position controls. Real-Time Readings With the Real-Time Readings parameter, you can choose to display up to two real-time signal measurements in standard or full-screen modes. Displaying a variety of measurements reveals the various amplitude and angle (phase) characteristics of the signal.
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Specifications
NORTEC 700 BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
For complete specifications, please download the full NORTEC 700 user manual.
| Housing Dimensions | 230.7 mm × 166.9 mm × 71.9 mm (9.1 in. × 6.6 in. × 2.8 in.) |
| Weight | 1.79 kg (3.95 lb.), including lithium-ion battery |
| IP Rating | Rated IP65 |
| Battery Model and Type | 600-BAT-L-2 (Li-ion) [U8760058] |
| Battery Life | Minimum 8 hours for standard ECT inspections |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F) operating temperature range at 80% relative humidity |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F) [with batteries] |
| Display Type | 7-inch TFT LCD (thin-film-transistor liquid crystal display) |
| Display Dimensions (WxH, Diagonal) | 154.2 mm × 85.9 mm, 177.8 mm (6.1 in. × 3.4 in., 7.0 in.) |
| Power (DC-IN Voltage) | 24 VDC (60 W) |
| DC Connector | Circular, 2.5 mm pin adapter, center-positive |
| Data Storage | 64 GB internal storage |
| Wi-Fi | Optional |
| Bluetooth | Optional |
| Frequency Range | 5 Hz to 12.5 MHz |
| Gain | 0–100 dB; 1-dB increments; linked and independent, vertical and horizontal |
| Alarm Quantity | 3 (independent) |
| Available Alarm Types | Choices of BOX (rectangle), POLAR (circle), SECTOR (pie), SWEEP (time-based), CONDUCTIVITY, and COATING THICKNESS |
| Angle | 0–359.9° |
| Array Capacity | Up to 128 time slots |
| Number of Inputs | 2 |
| Drop-Tested | Method 516.6 Procedure IV, 26 drops, package for shipment |
| Shock-Tested | MIL-STD-810F, Method 516.5 Procedure I, 6 cycles each axis, 15G, 11 ms half sine shock testing |
| Vibration-Tested | MIL-STD-810F, Method 514.5 Procedure I, Annex C, Figure 6, general exposure; 1 hour each axis vibration test |
| Filters | Low-pass: 10 Hz to 2000 Hz and wide band. High-pass: off or 5 Hz to 1000 Hz, user-selectable in constant “figure 6” or “figure 8” filter type |
| Drive Voltage | 2 V p-p, 4 V p-p, 8 V p-p (low, medium, high) |
| Data Resolution | 32 bits |
| Sample Rate | Up to 30 kHz |
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| Probe Types | Absolute and differential, in either bridge or reflection configuration. The instrument is fully compatible with NORTEC PowerLink probes, as well as other main probe and accessory suppliers. |