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Preface .............................................................................................................................. V

Operation Cautions and Safety Guide ........................................................................... VI

Chapter 1 Basic Information ........................................................................................ 1-1

1.1 Appearance ........................................................................................................ 1-1

1.2 Keys ................................................................................................................... 1-3

1.3 Power Supply ..................................................................................................... 1-4

1.4 Power On/ Off .................................................................................................... 1-8

1.5 Status Symbol .................................................................................................... 1-9

1.6 Screen Layout .................................................................................................... 1-9

1.7 Scale ................................................................................................................ 1-11

Chapter 2 Conventional Ultrasound ............................................................................ 2-1

2.1 Menu Structure .................................................................................................. 2-1

2.2 Menu Operation ................................................................................................. 2-5

2.3 Function Description .......................................................................................... 2-6

2.4 Image Information Bar...................................................................................... 2-17

2.5 Measurement ................................................................................................... 2-18

2.6 Assistant (Auxiliary Function) ........................................................................... 2-22

2.7 CurveCtrl .......................................................................................................... 2-27

2.8 BScan .............................................................................................................. 2-28

2.9 Auto Calibration ................................................................................................ 2-32

2.10 Angle Calibration ............................................................................................ 2-36

2.11 DAC Wizard ................................................................................................... 2-39

2.12 AVG Wizard .................................................................................................... 2-41

Chapter 3 Ultrasound TOFD ......................................................................................... 3-1

3.1 Menu Structure .................................................................................................. 3-1

3.2 Menu Operation ................................................................................................. 3-3

3.3 Function Description .......................................................................................... 3-4

3.4 Image Information Bar........................................................................................ 3-7

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3.5 SCAN Wizard ..................................................................................................... 3-7

3.6 Scan ................................................................................................................. 3-12

3.7 Analysis ............................................................................................................ 3-14

Chapter 4 Ultrasound Phased Array ............................................................................ 4-1

4.1 Menu Structure .................................................................................................. 4-1

4.2 Menu Operation ................................................................................................. 4-5

4.3 Function Description .......................................................................................... 4-6

4.4 Linear Scan ...................................................................................................... 4-15

4.5 Sector Scan ..................................................................................................... 4-19

4.6 Advanced Scan ................................................................................................ 4-22

4.7 Measurement ................................................................................................... 4-26

4.8 Display Mode ................................................................................................... 4-29

4.9 BEA .................................................................................................................. 4-30

4.10 Scan Wizard ................................................................................................... 4-31

4.11 Calibration ...................................................................................................... 4-34

4.12 Phased Array Probes ..................................................................................... 4-76

4.13 Wedges for Phased Array Probes .................................................................. 4-78

Chapter 5 Thickness Gauge ......................................................................................... 5-1

5.1 Menu Structure .................................................................................................. 5-1

5.2 Menu Operation ................................................................................................. 5-5

5.3 Function Description .......................................................................................... 5-6

5.4 Image Information Bar...................................................................................... 5-22

5.5 Description of WorkMode ................................................................................. 5-23

5.6 VelCali .............................................................................................................. 5-29

5.7 MultiMode ........................................................................................................ 5-29

5.8 BScan .............................................................................................................. 5-31

5.9 CustomCal ....................................................................................................... 5-32

5.10 V-PATH .......................................................................................................... 5-34

5.11 AutoSearch and AutoGain .............................................................................. 5-36

5.12 TG Probes ...................................................................................................... 5-37

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5.13 Application of Thickness Gauge ..................................................................... 5-43

Chapter 6 Management Operation ............................................................................... 6-1

6.1 Storage Management......................................................................................... 6-1

6.2 Encoder Management ........................................................................................ 6-5

6.3 Probe Management ......................................................................................... 6-10

6.4 Wedge Management ........................................................................................ 6-11

6.5 Workpiece Management .................................................................................. 6-11

Chapter 7 System Setup ............................................................................................... 7-1

7.1 Screen Brightness .............................................................................................. 7-1

7.2 Touch Screen Calibration ................................................................................... 7-1

7.3 Default................................................................................................................ 7-1

7.4 License............................................................................................................... 7-1

7.5 Touch Screen Switch.......................................................................................... 7-3

7.6 VGA ................................................................................................................... 7-3

7.7 Last File Name ................................................................................................... 7-3

7.8 Unit/Language Setting ....................................................................................... 7-4

7.9 Color Edit ........................................................................................................... 7-4

7.10 User-defined Key Setting ................................................................................. 7-5

7.11 AutoGain .......................................................................................................... 7-5

7.12 AutoMode ......................................................................................................... 7-5

7.13 DateTime Setting ............................................................................................. 7-5

7.14 Network ............................................................................................................ 7-6

Chapter 8 Operator Training and System Maintenance ............................................. 8-1

8.1 Operator Training ............................................................................................... 8-1

8.2 System Maintenance ......................................................................................... 8-1

8.3 Service ............................................................................................................... 8-1

Chapter 9 Common Failures and Troubleshooting .................................................... 9-1

9.1 Software Update ................................................................................................ 9-1

9.2 Cannot Power on the System ............................................................................ 9-1

9.3 Cannot Power off the System ............................................................................ 9-3

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9.4 Cannot Identify the SD Card or USB Disk .......................................................... 9-3

9.5 Cannot Charge the Battery ................................................................................ 9-3

9.6 Cannot Auto Identify the Phased Array Probe .................................................... 9-3

9.7 No Image in Phased Array Mode ....................................................................... 9-4

9.8 Attentions for Phased Array Scan Setup ............................................................ 9-4

Appendix A System Technical Specifications ............................................................A-1

[Link]/V1.0/D-E

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Preface

The SyncScan ultrasonic flaw detector, with compact size and powerful functions, has

imaging features of ultrasonic flaw detection, Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD), ultrasound

phased array (PA) and thickness gauge (TG).

Main features of the SyncScan ultrasonic flaw detector:

a) 8.4 inch high brightness LCD monitor, visible under sunshine.

b) Full touch screen operation with easy-understanding and intuitive interface.

c) Smart wizard, which can guide users to finish imaging setup easily and improve

inspection speed.

d) Multi-peripheral connectors: encoder input/output port, Ethernet port, USB port and

video out port, to support powerful and flexible functions.

Tips:

a) The system screenshots in this manual are generated by effective software version,

which may be different from your software version.

b) Some of the features described in the manual are optional, and your system may not

have these features. If you have any questions, please contact the distributor.

c) To know system features and operation, as well as how to perform ultrasonic testing

with the system, please read this Operation Manual carefully before using the system.

Contact Information:

Shantou Institute of Ultrasonic Instruments Co., Ltd. (SIUI)

Add: 77 Jinsha Road, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China

Tel: 86-754-88250150 Fax: 86-754-88251499

Website: [Link]

E-mail: siui@[Link]
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Operation Cautions and Safety Guide

a) Please keep this Operation Manual and always operate the system by following the

steps and methods described in the Operation Manual.

b) Before operating the system, the operator shall have received formal training on

ultrasonic testing.

c) Do not try to dismantle and repair the system unless specifically described in the

Operation Manual.

d) Do not place the system in the place of moisture or near radiator, strong magnetic

field or heat source.

e) When the system is not in use for a long time, it should be powered up at least once

every month.

f) Avoid colliding any hard object against the display screen.

g) Do not use a damaged or worn-out power cable.

For cautions on using the battery, see1.3.4 Battery Maintenance and Safety.

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Chapter 1
Basic Information

1.1 Appearance

Fig. 1-1 Front View

See Table 1-1 for functions of each part in Fig. 1-1.

Table 1-1 Parts of system front

No. Name Function Description

1. Logo SIUI brand

2. Model System model

3. Indicator Alarm indicator

4. Key Function key

5. Knob Function knob

6. Key Power key

7. Indicator Power /charger indicator

8. Monitor Display monitor (with touch screen function)

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Fig. 1-2 Top View

See Table 1-2 for functions of each part in Fig. 1-2.

Table 1-2 Parts at System Top

No. Name Function Description

1. Encoder In/Out Port 14-core encoder in/out port

2. Conventional ultrasound Probe connector for Conventional ultrasound

probe connector Channel 1

3. Conventional ultrasound Probe connector for Conventional ultrasound

probe connector Channel 2 (reserved, unavailable)

4. Conventional ultrasound Probe connector for Conventional ultrasound

probe connector Channel 3 (reserved, unavailable)

5. Conventional ultrasound Probe connector for Conventional ultrasound

probe connector Channel 4 (reserved, unavailable)

Fig. 1-3 Side View

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See Table 1-3 for functions of each part in Fig. 1-3.

Table 1-3 Parts on the side of the system

No. Name Function Description

1. Ethernet and USB port Ethernet and USB communication port

2. SD card port Standard SD card socket

3. Battery Compartment System battery compartment

4. Video Out Port VGA video out port

5. DC Power In Port System DC power in port

6. Phased array probe connector Ultrasound phased array probe connector

7. Locking mechanism Locking mechanism for ultrasound phased

array probe connector

1.2 Keys

For the key function description, please see Table 1-4.

Table 1-4 Key Function Description

Key Name Function Description

Gain key dB. To activate gain function and use with the
Key
knob to quickly adjust gain.

Gain adjust key Step. To activate gain step adjust

key
function and use with the knob to quickly adjust gain step.

Key Mode key Mode. To switch imaging mode.

Freeze key Freeze. To freeze the displayed image on

Key
the screen and stop ultrasound transmission.

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Key User-defined keys A1, A2. To run user-defined functions.

Rotary knob Knob. To select and adjust different

Knob
parameters.

Confirm key Enter. To work with the knob for selection

Key
and adjustment confirmation.

Cancel key Cancel. To work with the knob for selection

Key
and adjustment cancellation.

Key Power key Power. To power on/ off the system.

1.3 Power Supply

The power of this system can be either supplied by the battery or the adapter.

1.3.1 Battery Installation and Removal

The system can be connected to one smart lithium-ion battery only, supporting hot swap.

a) When installing or removing the battery, open the rubber cover at the left of the system,

as shown in Fig. 1-4. Remove the screw fixing the battery compartment, and then you

may install or remove the battery.

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Fig. 1-4 Battery Installation and Removal

1.3.2 Using the Battery

If the battery is connected to the system, in power-on state, the upper left corner of the

screen displays the current status of the battery.

【Note 1】: When battery power is very low, to avoid battery over-discharge, the

system is turned off automatically.

【Note 2】: When the battery is connected with the system, even if the system is

powered off, there is also current consumption. It is suggested to take out the

battery when the system is not in use for a long time.

1.3.3 Charging the Battery

Charging the battery should be in a dry and ventilated place under normal temperature.

Operation:

1） Install the battery in the system properly.

2） Connect the adapter to the power supply. Now the adapter indicator (referred

as “indicator” below) will be green, which means the system is working

normally.

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3） Insert the adapter plug into the DC power socket on the system. The battery

charging indicator at the lower right corner of the system indicates the current

charging state, red for charging, and no indicator (power-off state) or green for

full charge (power-on state).

【Note】: Battery recharge can be done either when the system is powered on or off.

If the system is powered on, the recharge time might be longer.

1.3.4 Battery Maintenance and Safety

a) The capacity and service life of the rechargeable battery depend on whether the

battery is used properly. Please recharge the battery with the configured adapter.

In the following case, the battery shall be recharged:

1) Before using the battery for the first time.

2) If the battery is stored for or over 2 months.

3) After battery power is exhausted.

b) Cautions on using the battery:

1) When charging the battery through the adapter, use stable and reliable mains

power supply (AC 100V~240V, 50Hz/60Hz).

2) The system battery can only be recharged with the configured adapter and the

method specified in this Operation Manual.

3) Please recharge the system battery in a cool and ventilated room, otherwise the

battery charging effect might be affected.

4) If the system is not in use for a long time, the battery should be discharged and

recharged at least once every 2 months.

5) During storage or transportation, the battery should maintain about half of its

capacity.

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6) When system battery comes to the end of its service life, in order to avoid

environmental pollution, do not discard, break or crush the battery at will. Please

dispose of it properly according to applicable laws and regulations or national

standards.

7) It is prohibited to throw the battery into fire, so as to avoid explosion or producing

toxic chemicals.

8) Do not charge the battery near fire source or in extremely hot environment.

9) It is prohibited to make electric conductor contact battery pole plate, so as to

avoid short circuit.

10) Keep the battery from moisture and never throw it into water.

11) Do not store the battery at the temperature higher than 60℃ or lower than -20℃.

12) Do not use the battery if it has peculiar smelling, heat, distortion, changed color

or any other abnormity.

1.3.5 Adapter for Power Supply

The adapter may supply power for the system or recharge the battery. After connecting

the adapter to AC power supply, if the adapter indicator is green, this means normal.

Connect the adapter output plug to the system adapter input socket for proper use.

【Note 1】:Connect the adapter by aligning the red mark on the adapter output plug

to the red mark on the system adapter socket.

【Note 2】:Do not use the adapter on a plug-loosen socket. Be noted that the total

load of adapter plugging into the socket shall not exceed the rated load.

【Note 3】:Do not try to open the adapter if the adapter makes abnormal sound, or

the indicator is in abnormal state. Contact the distributor in time.

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1.3.6 Power Supply Mark

In power up state, the Power Supply mark is displayed at the upper left of the screen. For

the description of each power supply mark, see Table 1-5.

Table 1-5 Power Supply Mark Description

No. Mark Description

1 Power supplied by the adapter.

2 Battery power mark. The percentage shows the remaining

power.

1.4 Power On/ Off

1.4.1 Power On

Operation:

1) Connect the battery or adapter to the system properly.

2) Press Power to boot up the system. The power/charging indicator at the lower

right of the system panel turns on, and the system enters work mode after

self-test.

【Note】: If any problem occurs during system power up, see Chapter 9.

1.4.2 Power Off

Operation:

Long press Power for about 1 second, and the system will enter the shutdown state and

turn off.

【Note】: If any problem occurs during system power down, see Chapter 9.

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1.5 Status Symbol

No. Mark Description

1 SD card connected to the system

2 USB disk connected to the system

3 Valid VGA out

4 Touch screen disabled

5 Some parameters are locked.

6 The system image is frozen.

1.6 Screen Layout

Take phased array mode as an example, and the screen layouts of conventional

ultrasound and TOFD mode are basically the same. The screen layouts are shown as Fig.

1-5 and Fig. 1-6. For function description, see Table 1-6.

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Fig. 1-5 Desktop Menu in Phased Array Mode

Fig. 1-6 Screen Layout in Phased Array Mode

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Table 1-6 Screen Layout

No. Function Description

Menu: Main menu and the 1st level submenu are shown on the left of the
1
screen, below which are the 2nd and 3rd level submenus.

System info: For displaying info such as battery, adapter status or system
2
time.

Data info: For displaying system measurement data and working

3
parameters.

Image area and scale: For displaying ultrasound image data and the
4
corresponding scales.

5 Desktop main menu

1.7 Scale

Subject to the specific system display view, the scales on the left and/or below the view

may have different meanings.

a) The scales for phased-array (PA) B-scan and A-scan waveforms are as shown in

Fig. 1-7, with the definition in Table 1-7.

Fig. 1-7 PA A-scan and B-scan image scales

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Table 1-7 Definition of PA A-scan and B-scan image scales

No. Function Description

1 Scale for PA B-scan image depth

2 Scale for PA B-scan image horizontal distance

3 Color/ gray scale for PA B-scan images

4 Scale for PA A-scan image sound path

5 Scale for PA A-scan image amplitude

b) The scales for phased-array (PA) C-scan and D-scan in multiple views are as

shown in Fig. 1-8, with the definition in Table 1-8.

Fig. 1-8 PA C-scan and D-scan Scales

Table 1-8 Definition of PA C-scan and D-scan Scales

No. Function Description

1 Sample box width for PA C-scan

2 Sample box width for PA D-scan

3 Width scale for PA C-scan

4 Time (distance) scale for PA C-scan

5 Width scale for PA D-scan

6 Time (distance) scale for PA D-scan

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c) The scales for UT A-scan are as shown in Fig. 1-9, with the definition in Table

1-9.

Fig. 1-9 UT A-scan Scales

Table 1-9 Definition of UT A-scan Scales

No. Function Description

1 Scale for UT A-scan amplitude

2 Scale for UT A-scan sound path

d) The scale for TOFD scan is as shown in Fig. 1-10, with the definition in Table

1-10.

Fig. 1-10 TOFD Scan Scale

Table 1-10 Definition of TOFD Scan Scale

No. Function Description

1 Distance scale for TOFD scan

2 Sound path scale for TOFD scan

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Chapter 2
Conventional Ultrasound

2.1 Menu Structure

The menu structure in UT mode is shown in Table 2-1.

【Note】: For the menus with the mark * in the menu structure below, tap the menu

repeatedly to toggle between different step values.

Table 2-1 Menu Structure

Main Menu Basic

1st Submenu WorkPiece Transmit Receive Probe WaveSetup

WorkPiece Voltage* Range* ProbeAng* FullScreen

Thickness* PulseWd* DisplayDly* K_Value* AutoFreeze

MtType Damping Frequency X_Value* [Link]

2nd Submenu EchoType* PRF* [Link] ProbeDly* WaveComp.

MtVel Dual Rectify -- WaveFill

WpInfo -- FineGain -- PeakEvo.

-- -- Reject -- --

Main Menu Meas

1st Submenu Gate A Gate B Gate C Reading Indication

aLogic bLogic cLogic Reading Buzzer

aStart* bStart* cStart* -- Coordinate

2nd Submenu aWidth* bWidth* cWidth* -- --

aThresh bThresh cThresh -- --

aMeasPoint bMeasPoint cMeasPoint -- --

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Main Menu Meas

1st Submenu Gate A Gate B Gate C Reading Indication

aAlarm bAlarm cAlarm -- --

2nd Submenu aMag. bMag. cMag. -- --

Range* Range* Range* -- --

Main Menu Assistant

1st Submenu API 5UE AWS CSC WeldSimu CrackH.

aStart* aStart* OutDiam* WeldSimu aStart*

aWidth* aWidth* Thickness* DistancE aWidth*

aThresh aThresh* CSC Type Workpiece aThresh

Dr* Operation ProbeAng* Thickness* Height1

2nd Submenu
K B_Ref K_Value* X_Value Height2

Di -- X_Value* aStart* Result

ClearEnv. -- -- aWidth* --

Clear -- -- aThresh --

Main Menu CurveCtrl

1st Submenu DAC AVG -- -- --

Display Display -- -- --

CurveKind LineSelect -- -- --

CurveType Curve1 -- -- --

LineSelect Curve2 -- -- --

2nd Submenu LockPara. Curve3 -- -- --

ClearCur ClearCur -- -- --

Adjust -- -- -- --

Criterion -- -- -- --

Level -- -- -- --

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Main Menu CurveCtrl

1st Submenu DAC AVG -- -- --

CurveNum -- -- -- --

Curve1 -- -- -- --

Curve2 -- -- -- --

2nd Submenu Curve3 -- -- -- --

Curve4 -- -- -- --

Curve5 -- -- -- --

Curve6 -- -- -- --

Main Menu BScan

1st Submenu Control Parameter Meas Reading --

ScanMode Range* aStart* Reading --

EncodeSel DisplayDly* aWidth* -- --

ScanStep* Gain* aThresh -- --

ScanTime* Comp* aMeasPoint -- --

StartPos* PRF* DspMeasL -- --

2nd Submenu
Start -- HCursor1 -- --

Save -- Vcursor1 -- --

Browse -- Hcursor2 -- --

[Link] -- Vcursor2 -- --

ImageDir -- -- -- --

Main Menu AutoCalib

1st Submenu Back Next Finish -- --

2nd Submenu Each step of auto calibration wizard

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Main Menu AngleCalib

1st Submenu Back Next Finish -- --

2nd Submenu Each step of angle calibration wizard

Main Menu DAC

1st Submenu Back Next Finish -- --

2nd Submenu Each step of DAC wizard

Main Menu AVG

1st Submenu Back Next Finish -- --

2nd Submenu Each step of AVG wizard

Main Menu Mng

1st Submenu Storage Encoder WorkPiece -- --

File Type Test Edit -- --

Save Calibrate Delete -- --

New Folder Edit Add -- --

Select Delete Rename -- --

2nd Submenu
Edit Add -- -- --

Order Rename -- -- --

Open -- -- -- --

FileInfo -- -- -- --

Main Menu Setup

1st Submenu System Reference Info -- --

Brightness Unit DateTime -- --

2nd Submenu ScreenCal Language Network -- --

Default ColorEdit About -- --

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Main Menu Setup

1st Submenu System Reference Info -- --

License Key1 -- -- --

TouchSW Key2 -- -- --
2nd Submenu
VGA AutoGain -- -- --

LastFName AutoMode -- -- --

Main Menu Mode

1st Submenu PA UT TOFD TG --

2.2 Menu Operation

2.2.1 Main Menu Operation

The main menus are displayed in desktop menus at the center of the screen. To select

one main menu, tap the menu on the screen directly, or turn the knob to select it and press

Enter. Exit the desktop menu if the main menu is activated, with its submenu displayed
on the left and at the bottom of the screen.

2.2.2 Submenu Operation

There are three levels of submenus: 1st submenu, 2nd submenu, and 3rd submenu which

are shown as Fig. 2-1. All the menus can be selected by directly tapping the touch screen,

or activated by turning the knob to select and press Enter. The value of the 2nd submenu

can be adjusted by turning the knob after activating the menu.

【Note】: All menus can be selected by turning the knob and press Enter to activate,

and press Cancel to return to the previous menu.

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Fig. 2-1 Menu Layout

Table 2-2 Menu Classification

No. Function Description

1 Activated main menu

2 1st submenu of the main menu, activated

3 1st submenu of the main menu, not activated

4 2nd submenu of the activated 1st submenu, not activated

5 2nd submenu of the activated 1st submenu, activated

6 3rd submenu of the activated 2nd submenu, activated

7 3rd submenu of the activated 2nd submenu, not activated

2.3 Function Description

2.3.1 Basic

a) WorkPiece

‹ Work piece: For selecting work piece type.

‹ Thickness: For setting thickness of the test object.

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‹ MtType: For setting material type of the tested object.

‹ EchoType: For setting echo type for ultrasound scanning.

‹ MtVel: For setting ultrasound propagation velocity of the tested object.

‹ WpInfo: For displaying work piece information.

b) Transmit

‹ Voltage: For setting the voltage amplitude of transmit pulse.

‹ PulseWd: For setting transmit pulse width, the value of pulse width related to

TxMode.

‹ Damping: For setting damping value.

‹ PRF: For setting transmit pulse repetition frequency.

‹ Dual: For setting probe operating mode.

c) Receive

‹ Range: For setting scanning range for UT mode.

‹ DisplayDly: For setting the image display of ultrasound pulse delay number.

‹ Frequency: For setting bandwidth of the receiving digital filter.

‹ AnalogFilter: For setting bandwidth of the receiving analog filter.

‹ Rectify: For setting receiving detection mode.

‹ FineGain: For fine adjustment of receiving gain.

‹ Reject: For setting digital rejection.

【Note】: The system gain and gain step are displayed in the info bar at the

top of the screen.

d) Probe

‹ ProbeAng: For setting probe angle.

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‹ K_Value: For setting probe K value.

‹ X_Value: For setting probe flank.

‹ ProbeDly: For setting probe zero.

【Tip】: " ProbeAng" and "K Value" are associated; K Value=tan (probe

angle).

e) WaveSetup

‹ FullScreen: For zooming the image area to full screen. Press Cancel to exit

full screen.

‹ AutoFreeze: For setting gate auto freeze.

‹ [Link]: If enabled, the secondary wave area is marked out.

‹ WaveComp.: If enabled, the current echo will be recorded in red wave.

‹ WaveFill: For turning on/ off WaveFill function.

‹ PeakEvo. For displaying echo peak envelope.

2.3.2 Meas

a) A Gate

‹ aLogic: For setting on/off of Gate A.

‹ aStart: For setting start position of Gate A.

‹ aWidth: For setting width of Gate A.

‹ aThresh: For setting thresh position of Gate A.

‹ aMeasPoint: For setting measure method of Gate A.

‹ aAlarm: For setting Gate A alarm mode.

‹ aMag.: For magnifying echo in the gate to full screen.

‹ Range: For setting UT test range.

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b) B Gate

‹ bLogic: For setting on/off of Gate B.

‹ bStart: For setting start position of Gate B.

‹ bWidth: For setting width of Gate B.

‹ bThresh: For setting thresh position of Gate B.

‹ bMeasPoint: For setting measure method of Gate B.

‹ bAlarm: For setting Gate B alarm mode.

‹ bMag.: For magnifying echo in the gate to full screen.

‹ Range: For setting UT test range.

c) C Gate

‹ cLogic: For setting on/off of Gate C.

‹ cStart: For setting start position of Gate C.

‹ cWidth: For setting width of Gate C.

‹ cThresh: For setting thresh position of Gate C.

‹ cMeasPoint: For setting measure method of Gate C.

‹ cAlarm: For setting Gate C alarm mode.

‹ cMag.: For magnifying echo in the gate to full screen.

‹ Range: For setting UT test range.

d) Reading: For setting displayed content in the data info bar. For the meaning of

the items, see 2.5.1.

e) Indication

‹ Buzzer: For setting on/off of buzzer alarm.

‹ Coordinate: For setting coordinate type of UT AScan echo images.

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2.3.3 Assistant

a) API 5UE

‹ aStart: For setting start position of Gate A.

‹ aWidth: For setting width of Gate A.

‹ aThresh: For setting thresh position of Gate A.

‹ Dr: For setting the reference indicator for calibration (the depth of a groove

or a through-hole with known depth).

‹ K: Correction factor.

‹ Di: Depth indication of actual defect.

‹ ClearEnv. For clearing envelopes set up in the system.

‹ Clear: For clearing all calculations.

b) AWS

‹ aStart: For setting start position of Gate A.

‹ aWidth: For setting width of Gate A.

‹ aThresh: For setting thresh position of Gate A.

‹ Operation: To record AWS curve.

‹ B_Ref: To record the current gain as B Reference Level.

c) CSC (Curved Surface Correction)

‹ OutDiam: For setting the outer diameter of the test object.

‹ Thickness: For setting thickness of the test object.

‹ CSC Type: For selecting the CSC type (outer diameter/ inner diameter)

‹ ProbeAng: For selecting probe angle..

‹ K_Value: For setting probe K value.

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‹ X_Value: For setting probe flank.

【Tip】: " ProbeAng" and "K_Value" are associated; K Value=tan (probe

angle).

d) WeldSimu

‹ WeldSimu: To enable WeldSimu and live display of acoustic beam tracking.

‹ DistancE: For setting the distance from probe tip to the weld center

‹ WorkPiece: For selecting workpiece type.

‹ Thickness: For setting the workpiece thickness.

‹ X_Value: For setting probe flank value.

‹ aStart: For setting start position of Gate A.

‹ aWidth: For setting width of Gate A.

‹ aThresh: For setting thresh position of Gate A.

e) CrackHeight

‹ aStart: For setting start position of Gate A.

‹ aWidth: For setting width of Gate A.

‹ aThresh: For setting thresh position of Gate A.

‹ Height1: The echo height reflected by the first endpoint recorded by the

system.

‹ Height2: The echo height reflected by the second endpoint recorded by the

system.

‹ Result: The crack height calculated automatically based on Height1and

Height2.

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2.3.4 CurveCtrl

a) DAC

‹ Display: For turning on/ off DAC curves.

‹ Curve Kind: For setting DAC or TCG curve kind.

‹ CurveType: For setting DAC display type (Line/ Curve).

‹ LineSelect: Select one of the DAC curves, and the selected one is displayed

in white.

‹ LockParam: If enabled, all the system setup parameters that affect DAC

curves cannot be adjusted.

‹ ClearCur : For clearing the current DAC curves.

‹ Adjust: For manual adjustment of DAC curve.

‹ Criterion: For selecting corresponding criterion.

‹ Level: For setting corresponding testing level according to the criterion

setup.

‹ CurveNum: For setting displayed curve numbers.

‹ Curve1: For Setting dB value for Curve 1.

‹ Curve2: For Setting dB value for Curve 2.

‹ Curve3: For Setting dB value for Curve 3.

‹ Curve X: For Setting dB value for Curve X.

b) AVG

‹ Display: For turning on/ off AVG curves.

‹ LineSelect: Select one of the DAC curves, and the selected one is displayed

in white.

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‹ Curve X: For setting dB value for Curve X.

‹ ClearCur : For clearing the current AVG curves.

2.3.5 BScan

a) Control

‹ ScanMode: For selecting trigger mode, time base or encoder of BScan.

‹ EncodeSel: For selecting the encoder model.

‹ ScanStep: For setting the trigger time (time base mode) or trigger distance

precision (encoder mode) for scanning.

‹ ScanTime/ ScanDis: For setting the longest scan time and the distance.

‹ StartPos: For setting the start value of the scanning.

‹ Start: To start BScan.

‹ Save: For saving the scanned images.

‹ Browse: For setting browse method.

‹ BrowseStep: For setting browse speed.

‹ ImageDir: For setting the display direction of BScan images (DirHor /DirVer).

b) Parameter

‹ Range: For setting test range of ASan echoes.

‹ DisplayDly: For setting the pulse delay value of AScan echoes on screen

display.

‹ Gain: For setting receiving amplifier gain. The higher the gain, the more

powerful the echo signals.

‹ Comp: For setting surface compensation gain.

‹ PRF: For setting transmit pulse repetition frequency.

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c) Meas

‹ aStart: For setting start position of Gate A.

‹ aWidth: For setting width of Gate A.

‹ aThresh: For setting thresh position of Gate A.

‹ aMeasPoint: For setting measure method of Gate A.

‹ DispLine: For turning on/off the displayed measuring line.

‹ HCursor1/2: For setting the position of horizontal cursor.

‹ VCursor1/2: For setting the position of vertical cursor.

d) Reading: For setting displayed content in the measurement bar at the screen top.

2.3.6 AutoCalib

For entering auto calibration wizard.

2.3.7 AngleCalib

For entering angle calibration wizard.

2.3.8 DAC

For entering DAC wizard.

2.3.9 AVG

For entering AVG wizard.

2.3.10 Mng/ Management

a) Storage

‹ File Type: For setting format of the saved content.

There are four data file formats.

1) Parameter file: for saving the setting parameters, and the UT parameter

file format is *.udat.

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2) Image file: *.jpg format, for saving the screenshots.

3) Record file: for saving the cine clips of BScan files, with the format

*.urec.

4) Report file: for saving system reports, with the format *.pdf.

‹ Save: For saving the files according to the file type setting.

‹ New folder: For creating a new folder.

‹ Select: For selecting to the folder or file for storage.

‹ Edit: For different operations of saved files/folders. Including.

Copy: For copying the selected content.

Move: For moving the selected content to other storage directory.

Delete: For deleting the selected content.

Rename: For renaming a file/ folder saved with content.

‹ Order: For setting the file arrangement method of the current activated folder.

The arrangement can be in the order of name or the created time.

‹ Open: For opening the current selected file or folder.

‹ FileInfo: For reviewing the details of the current selected file.

b) Encoder

‹ Test: For testing an existing encoder.

‹ Calibrate: For calibrating an existing encoder name.

‹ Edit: For editing encoder information.

‹ Delete: For deleting an existing encoder name.

‹ Add: For adding an encoder name.

‹ Rename: For renaming an existing encoder.

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c) WorkPiece

‹ Edit: For re-editing the work piece parameters created by the user.

‹ Delete: For deleting a saved work piece name created by the user.

‹ Add: For adding a work piece type.

‹ Rename: For renaming a work piece name created by the user.

2.3.11 Setup

a) System

‹ Brightness: For setting screen brightness, which is displayed in a value. The

higher the value is, the higher brightness will be.

‹ ScreenCal: For calibrating the system touch screen.

‹ Default: For setting system parameters as default, and all the current

parameter settings will be overwritten.

‹ License: For managing optional software.

‹ TouchSW: For setting the touch screen switch On or Off.

‹ VGA: For turning on/ off VGA video out.

‹ LastFName: For turning on/ off naming the new file with last used naming

way.

b) Reference

‹ Unit: For setting the units for measurement and display values.

‹ Language: For setting menu language.

‹ ColorEdit: For setting the image and line display color of the system.

‹ Key1: For setting function of keyboard button A1.

‹ Key2: For setting function of keyboard button A2.

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‹ AutoGain: For setting gain value of auto gain.

‹ AutoMode: For setting AutoGain mode, single or continuous auto gain.

c) Info

‹ DateTime: For setting time and date of the system.

‹ Network: For setting network connection of the system.

‹ About: Display info such as system serial number and software version.

2.3.12 Mode

To switch to other imaging mode and enter the corresponding mode menu, with PA, UT,

TOFD and TG for selection.

2.4 Image Information Bar

The information bar of conventional ultrasound is as shown in 1 of Fig. 2-2, which is for

parameter setting [Link] Table 2-3 for the specific definition.

Fig. 2-2 UT Image Information Bar

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Table 2-3 Definition of UT Image Information Bar

Symbol Meaning

Standing for channel number.

CH1
CH1:S means channel 1 single probe; CH1:D means channel 1 dual probe.

Standing for Gate A measurement mode.

MA:P means Gate A measurement mode is peak measurement.

MA:F means Gate A measurement mode is flank measurement.

MA
MA:JF means Gate A measurement mode is J flank measurement.

MA:GP means Gate A measurement mode is G peak measurement.

MA:GF means Gate A measurement mode is G flank measurement.

Standing for probe angle.

A
The number after A means the probe angle.

PRF Stands for pulse repetition frequency, in the unit Hz.

Standing for Gate A buzzer type.

ALA ALA:P means the alarm type is WaveIn alarm (positive); ALA:N means the

alarm type is WaveLost alarm (negative).

C means the calibration type.

C V means is being velocity calibration.

A means is being angle calibration.

2.5 Measurement

2.5.1 Meaning of Reading

The submenu Reading of the main menu Meas is for setting up the display of the data

information bar. Touch the data information bar to enter the Reading submenu, shown as

in Fig. 2-3. Tick in front of Reading1 ~ Reading 8, and select the desired displayed

readings in the Name list. The right column displayed the meaning of each selected

symbol.

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Fig. 2-3 Reading Selection List

For the meaning of each symbol in the submenu Reading, see Table 2-4.

【Note】: "x" in Table 2-4 stands for Gate A/B/C, indicating the measurements in

Gate A/B/C.

Table 2-4 Meaning of Gate Measurement Symbols

Symbol Meaning

Hx Amplitude percentage of echo measurement point within the gate.

dB difference between echo measurement point amplitude and gate height

HxdB
within the gate.

Sx Sound path of echo measurement point within the gate.

Depth of echo measurement point within the gate.

Dx

Horizontal distance from the probe flank to the echo measurement point
Rx
within the gate.

A Ind

C Att The calculated value of auxiliary function AWS.

D Rating

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Symbol Meaning

Sab The echo sound path difference in Gate A and B.

ERS AVG equivalent value

2.5.2 Measurement Operation

With gate measurement, information such as amplitude, sound path and depth within the

gate may be acquired.

Operation:

In Meas menu, adjust the submenus Start, Width and Thresh of Gate A, B or C to record

the echo, and the measurement results are shown in the data information bar real time.

【Note】: Track: When the gate is set “Track”, the echo of this tracked gate will be

the measurement reference point for the other gate measurement. Only one of the

gates can be set “Track”.

2.5.3 MeasPoint Select

There are 5 methods for gate MeasPoint: Peak, JFlank, Flank, GPeak and GFlank. The

values for Sound Path and Amplitude are different subject to the methods.

1） Peak: To calculate sound path and amplitude based on the peak within the gate

range.

2） JFlank: To calculate sound path from the first intersection with the gate within

the gate range, based on which calculate the amplitude by searching for the

echo peak where the intersection locates.

3） Flank: To calculate sound path from the first intersection with the gate, and to

calculate the amplitude based on the peak within the gate range.

4） GPeak: To calculate sound path and amplitude based on the peak exceeding

the gate thresh within the gate range.

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5） GFlank: To calculate sound path from the first intersection with the gate

exceeding the gate thresh within the gate range, and calculate amplitude

based on the peak.

Take Fig. 2-4 for example:

‹ If Peak is selected for MeasPoint, Sound Path is S3, and Amplitude is H2.

‹ If JFlank is selected, Sound Path is S1, and Amplitude is H1.

‹ If Flank is selected, Sound Path is S1, and Amplitude is H2.

Fig. 2-4 MeasPoint

2.5.4 Alarm

Alarm Includes visual and audible alarm. Two alarm methods are available: WaveIn

(positive) and WaveLost (negative). The alarm indicators (from left to right)at the upper

right of the system panel correspond to Gate A, B and C. If the gate alarm is valid, its

indicator is red. If Buzzer is enabled, the system will give the sound alarm at the interval of

0.5 seconds.

a) WaveIn Alarm (positive): Alarm when the echo amplitude within the gate is higher

than gate thresh.

b) WaveLost Alarm (negative): Alarm when the echo amplitude within the gate is

lower than gate thresh.

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2.6 Assistant (Auxiliary Function)

2.6.1 API 5UE

A quantitative method for defect depth according to API (American Petroleum Institute).

Operation:

1) In the UT screen, select Assistant ->API 5UE to go to the function.

2) Select the submenu Dr, and input the reference indicator for calibration (the

depth of a groove or a through-hole with known depth).

3) Place the probe on the standard test block and ensure the coupling is good.

Moving the probe to bring on screen a dynamic echo envelope required by API

5UE, as shown in Fig. 2-5.

Fig. 2-5 API Step

4) Select the menu aStart, adjust gate start to record the echo envelope peak value.

Tap the submenu K, and the system will calculate the factor K.

5) Place the probe on the standard test block and ensure the coupling is good.

Moving the probe to bring on screen a dynamic echo envelope required by API

5UE.

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6) Select the menu of aStart, adjust gate start to record the echo envelope peak

value. Tap the submenu Di, and the system will calculate the factor Di.

2.6.2 AWS

Welding level is calculated as per AWS (American Welding Society) structural welding

code (D1.1) and bridge welding code (D1.5). Before operation, select the appropriate

probe and standard test block according to AWS D1.1 / D1.5.

Operation:

1) In the UT screen, select Assistant ->AWS to go to the function.

2) Place the probe on the test point of the standard test block, and ensure good

coupling. Move the probe back and forth to get the highest echo, and adjust the

gain to keep the echo amplitude within 20%~100%, select aStart menu, adjust

the gate start to record the echo.

3) Set the menu Operation to Record, and the submenu B_Ref will record the

current gain as B Reference Level, as shown in Fig. 2-6.

Fig. 2-6 Record Peak Echo

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4) In AWS screen, Place the probe on the tested work piece and ensure good

coupling. Follow Step 2) to operate and acquire the max. defect echo of the work

piece. The system will automatically record the current echo amplitude that

reaches the amplitude gain value when recording B Reference Level as A

Indication Level, and the record result will be displayed in the extended submenu

AInd. Calculate C Attenuation Factor and D Indication Rating according to the

formula. And the results are displayed in the extended submenu CAtt and

DRating. See Fig. 2-7.

Fig. 2-7 Real Scan

【Note 1】: All calculations are based on AWS D1.1-2006 and AWS D1.5-2002.

【Note 2】: When recording B Reference Level in step 3), the values of A, C, D are

reset to 0.

2.6.3 CSC (Curved Surface Correction)

For depth and horizontal distance correction when testing circumference with an angle

probe. Before operation, calibrate velocity and zero first.

Operation:

1） Select Assistant->CSC in UT to enter CSC screen.

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2） Select the submenu OutDiam, and input the outer diameter of the tested

workpiece.

3） Select the submenu Thickness, and input the thickness of the tested

workpiece.

4） Select the submenu CSC Type, and set the correction type of circumference

testing:

Off —— CSC is disabled

Concave —— Correction is performed by testing the inner surface of the

workpiece

Convex —— Correction is performed by testing the outer surface of the

workpiece

5） Select the submenu Angle or K_Value, and input the angle or KValue of the

probe in use.

6） Select the submenu X_Value extended submenu, and input the X Value of the

probe in use.

2.6.4 WeldSimu

WeldSimu is to simulate the real weld shape and use the dynamic beam tracking function

to assist the use to quickly determine the location of defects in the weld.

Fig. 2-8 Weld Simulation

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Operation:

1） Select Assistant->WeldSimu in UT screen to enter WeldSimu function.

2） If a waveform with very high amplitude in the effective AScan image area is

detected, now fix the probe still, and use a ruler to measure DistanceE from

probe flank to the weld center.

3） Select Assistant->WeldSimu in UT screen, turn WeldSimu function On, input E

as DistanceE and select the work piece for weld simulation.

4） After the parameters are set, tap the touch screen to move the gate (or use the

menu setup for gate Start, Width and Thresh) to record the echo, now the red

dot on the weld simulation figure refers to the defect position in the workpiece.

2.6.5 CrackHeight

To measure crack height with angle probe endpoint peak echo method.

When incident waves enter the crack tip, some of them are reflected along their original

path, which is called endpoint peak echoes. The endpoint peak echo method is to

calculate crack height by measuring the sound path of endpoint peak echo produced

when the main beam is incident on the crack endpoint.

Fig. 2-9 Crack Height

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Operation:

1） Firstly correct Vel, Zero and Angle.

2） Select Assistant->CrackHeight in UT to enter the function.

3） Tap the touch screen to shift the gate (or select gate Start) to record the first

endpoint reflection echo. Press Height1 menu to record the depth of the echo.

4） Tap the touch screen to shift the gate (or select gate Start) to record the

second endpoint reflection echo. Press Height2 menu to record the depth of

the echo. Now the system will automatically calculate the recorded depth

difference between H1 and H2, with the result displayed in Result menu.

2.7 CurveCtrl

2.7.1 DAC

DAC control menu is for adjustment and setup of the created DAC curves, including curve

display On/Off, curve manual adjustment, curve type selection, and conversion between

DAC and TCG curves.

Fig. 2-10 DAC Control

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Curve Adjustment Steps:

1) Click Adjust menu, and a green circle appears on the DAC curve points.

Turn the knob to select the DAC curve points to be adjusted.

2) Select the adjust point, and press Enter. The selected DAC curve point

indication circle turns from green to red, which means for adjustment. Turn

the knob to manually adjust the curve.

3) After the adjustment is completed, continuously press Cancel on the keypad

to exit the adjustment.

2.7.2 AVG

AVG control menu is for adjustment and setup of the created AVG curves, including curve

display On/Off, clear curve, and change surface compensation value.

Fig. 2-11 AVG Control

2.8 BScan

BScan is to display type A echo in imaging mode, so as to achieve more intuitive test

result for easy observation and analysis.

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2.8.1 Control

After entering the BScan interface, set up the scan parameters in the Control menu, and

tap Start to begin scanning. When the scan is finished, use Browse to view the results,

and tap Save to save the results. See Fig. 2-12.

Fig. 2-12 BScan Screen

‹ ScanMode: Select the proper scan mode.

‹ EncodeSel: For selecting the proper encoder.

‹ ScanStep: For setting the proper encoder step (precision).

‹ ScanTime/ ScanDis: For setting the longest scan time and the distance.

‹ StartPos: For setting the start value of the scanning.

‹ Start: to start scanning.

‹ Save: to save the scan result. Tap it to open the save screen, and the scan

result can be saved in the SD card or USB disk.

‹ Browse: to browse the scan result, with Manual, AutoForward and AutoBack for

selection.

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‹ BrowseStep: to set up playback speed for browse.

‹ Direction: For setting the encoder moving direction, with DirVer or DirHor for

selection. See Fig. 2-13.

Fig. 2-13 DirHor Image

2.8.2 Parameter

The user may set up parameters such as Range, DisplayDly and Gain as required. As

shown in Fig. 2-14.

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Fig. 2-14 BScan Parameter Setup

2.8.3 Measurement

After the scan is finished, perform measurement on the test results.

Fig. 2-15 Defect Measurement

【Note】: aMeasPoint can be used for selecting a number of measurement modes.

Cursor1 and Cursor2 are for setting the start and end points of measurement.

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Operation steps:

1) Adjust the position of Cursor1 or Cursor2 (or through the touch screen) to find the

maximum reflection position of the defect.

2) Adjust the parameters of Gate A (or through the touch screen) to record the echo

with the gate, then record the echo Sa, Da, Ra values.

3) Then, in the B image area, adjust Cursor1 position (or through the touch screen)

to bring it at the start of the defect; adjust Cursor2 position (or through the touch

screen) to bring it at the end of the defect.

4) Read the horizontal and vertical value difference of Cursor1 and Cursor2, and

finish the length and width measurements of the defect.

2.8.4 Reading

The image measurement result can be found from the reading. The 8 data sets at the top

right of the screen are for the current measurement data, from left to right and top to

bottom, matching Reading 1~8 at the screen bottom. Tap Reading menu, or the data

block at the top right to set up the displayed readings.

2.9 Auto Calibration

Autocalib is for calibrating material velocity and probe zero (probe delay). The user may

select either material velocity calibration or probe zero calibration, or both at the same

time.

a) VelocityCal: Calculate material velocity by using echo propagation time difference of

the two reflectors with known sound path.

b) Zero calibration: Calculate probe zero by using the difference of the echo propagation

time difference of one reflector with known sound path, and the echo time measured

by the system.

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See Fig. 2-16 for the calibration block as an example. The sound path of the first reflector

is 50mm, and the sound path of the second reflector is 100mm. The user can also use a

similar test block for auto calibration.

Fig. 2-16 Test Block for Auto Calibration

Take the angle probe (frequency 2.5MHz, angle 68.2°) as an example to introduce how to

use Vel+Zero auto calibration.

Operation:

1) Select AutoCalib in the UT imaging screen, and enter the Auto Calibration

screen as shown in Fig. 2-17.

Fig. 2-17 Auto Calibration Interface

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2) Set the sound path of Ref 1 and Ref 2 of calibration block according to the test

block parameters (set 50mm and 100mm here) and adjust Option to Vel & Zero.

Press Next after finishing setting.

3) Set up each parameter of the system according to the connected probe, as shown in

Fig. 2-18.

Fig. 2-18 Ultrasound Parameter Setting

4) Place the probe on the calibration block as shown in Fig. 2-16 and get the echo

of Ref1 as shown in Fig. 2-19. Adjust aStart and aWidth to bring the gate record

the echo, move the probe back and forth to get the highest echo of the reference

point and then press Record menu to finish recording Ref1.

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Fig. 2-19 Calibration Test Block

5) Move the probe to get the echo of Ref2 as shown in Fig. 2-20. Refer to the

operation in step 4) to get the highest echo of Ref2 and press Record key to

finish recording Ref2.

Fig. 2-20 Ref2 Record

6) Now the values of MtVel and ProbeDly are updated. Press Finish and the

screen pops up an input box to input the exact X_Value, and finish the auto

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Fig. 2-21 Calibration Result

2.10 Angle Calibration

AngleCalib is for measuring the angle of an angle probe with a reflector (e.g. side drilled

hole) with known size and depth.

【Note】: Before angle calibration, probe zero should be calibrated first, otherwise

the accuracy of the angle calibrated value cannot be guaranteed.

A test block with a side drilled hole depth 30mm, diameter 3mm is used in the example,

see Fig. 2-22. Here we use an angle probe (frequency 2.5MHz) as an example to

introduce how to use Angle Calibration method.

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Fig. 2-22 Angle Calibration Block

Operation:

1) Select AngleCalib in the UT imaging screen, and enter the Auto Calibration

screen as shown in Fig. 2-23. Adjust ReflDep and ReflApet according to the test

block used in use (30mm and 3mm in this example).

Fig. 2-23 Angle Calibration Interface

2) Setting up each parameter of the system according to the connected probe as

shown in Fig. 2-24. Press Next after finishing setup.

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Fig. 2-24 Ultrasonic Parameter Setting

3) Place the probe on the test block as shown in Fig. 2-22. If velocity calibration is

not done, tap1/2 menu and set MtType and Mtvel according to the probe and the

test block in use. Otherwise, adjust aStart and aWidth to bring the echo go

through the center of the gate. Move the probe back and forth till the position of

the red circle on screen does not update. Now the angle information of the probe

is shown at the upper right corner of the screen as shown in Fig. 2-25.

【Note】: The red circle on the echo means the highest echo position.

Fig. 2-25 Calibration Test Block

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4) If the calibrated result is good, press Calibrate to finish Angle Calibration.

Otherwise, press Reset to repeat step 3) to have calibration till the result is good.

2.11 DAC Wizard

DAC wizard is for guiding the user to make DAC curves based on the detection

requirement.

Operation:

1) Select DAC in the in the UT screen, and enter DAC wizard as shown in Fig. 2-26.

Fig. 2-26 DAC Wizard Screen

2) Adjust the parameters aStart and aWidth, bring the echo go through the gate A

center. Set the gain to make the echo amplitude bigger than 20% and smaller

than 100%.

3) Press Record menu to finish setting a DAC curve record point. 1 is shown in the

Record menu as shown in Fig. 2-27.

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Fig. 2-27 Create DAC Record Point

4) Repeat steps 2)~3) to continuously increase DAC curve record points to meet

the requirement. In the process, if any wrong record point is selected, tap

DeletePt, rotate the knob to select the point to be deleted and press Enter key

to delete a record [Link] ClearCur to delete the whole DAC curve.

5) Set up evaluation reference lines. The user can choose whether to add reference

lines depending on the testing technique. The CurveNum menu is for setting the

number of reference lines, with 6 curves at maximum for setup, as shown in Fig.

2-28.

Fig. 2-28 Evaluation Reference Line Setting

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6) Curve repair: This step is to correct the reference lines set up by the user.

7) After finishing step 1) -6), press Finish to exit the wizard.

2.12 AVG Wizard

AVG wizard is for guiding the user to make AVG curves based on the detection

requirement.

【Note】: Before using AVG Wizard, Velocity and Zero should be calibrated first.

Operation:

【Note】: A transverse angle probe, with 5MHz, 10×10mm, angle 70°is used in this

example.

1) Select AVG in the UT screen, and enter AVG wizard as shown in Fig. 2-29.

According to the probe parameters in use, input the parameters. If it is a round

probe, input probe diameter in AVGLenA only; if it is a rectangular probe, input

the length of both probe sides in AVGLenA and AVGLenB, as well as input

probe angle. When finished, tap Next.

Fig. 2-29 AVG Wizard Step 1

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2) Input parameters according to the type of the test block in use, as shown in Fig.

2-30.

Select the submenu AVGBaseType, adjust it to the type of the reference test

block or the standard reflector on the workpiece. If the reference type BW is

selected, the system automatically ignores the value entered in the sub-menu

AVGBaseAperture; if the reference type FBH or SDH is selected, input the

diameter of the standard reflector in the sub-menu AVGBaseAperture. Input the

FBH equivalent aperture of the 3 created AVG curves by selecting the sub-menu

AVGCurve1, AVGCurve2 and AVGCurve3, and adjusting the values. When

finished, tap Next.

Fig. 2-30 AVG Wizard Step 2

3) Adjust the compensation gain difference of Sur_Comp, select the submenu

aStart, and adjust gate start to record the gate, adjust the gain to bring the echo

amplitude to about 80%. Press Record to record the echo. Now the curves are

created automatically.

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Fig. 2-31 AVG Curve

【Note】: If the echo amplitude of the reference test block or the workpiece does

not comply with the theoretical value, Sur_Comp (Surface Compensation) is

used to compensate the difference, which is commonly used in case that BW

echo serves as the reference. Since BW echo amplitude usually cannot reach

the theoretical difference with the BW hole echo amplitude of the same

distance, taking the BW amplitude as the reference will result in incorrect BW

whole equivalent calculated in practical testing.

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Chapter 3
Ultrasound TOFD

3.1 Menu Structure

The menu structure in ultrasound TOFD mode is shown in Table 3-1. For the menus with

the mark * in the menu structure below, tap the menu repeatedly to toggle between

different step values.

Table 3-1 Menu Structure

Main Menu Scan

1st Submenu Control Setup -- -- --

Start PRF* -- -- --

Save EncodeSel -- -- --

ImageDir ScanStep* -- -- --

2nd Submenu Browse Direction -- -- --

BrowseStep Average -- -- --

ScanDis -- -- -- --

StartPos -- -- -- --

Main Menu Analyse

1st Submenu Basic ImageMeas [Link]. ImageProc Report

ImageDir DispLine DispLine Gain --

Browse HCursor1 HCursor1 Contrast --

[Link] VCursor1 VCursor1 Zoom --

2nd Submenu
OpenFile HCursor2 HCursor2 ZoomRes --

-- VCursor2 VCursor2 SAFT --

-- LW Straighten ColorBlock --
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Main Menu Analyse

1st Submenu Basic ImageMeas [Link]. ImageProc Report

-- RectMeas Filter -- --
2nd Submenu -- MeasRes Recover -- --

-- CurveLen -- -- --

Main Menu ScanWiz

1st Submenu Back Next Finish -- --

2nd Submenu Each step of ScanWiz

Main Menu CalcPCS

1st Submenu Back Next Finish -- --

2nd Submenu Each step of CalcPCS

Main Menu CalibZero

1st Submenu Back Next Finish -- --

2nd Submenu Each step of CalibZero.

Main Menu UTPara.

1st Submenu Back Next Finish -- --

2nd Submenu Each step of UTPara.

Main Menu TimeWnd.

1st Submenu Back Next Finish -- --

2nd Submenu Each step of TimeWnd.

Main Menu Mng

1st Submenu Storage Encoder WorkPiece -- --

2nd Submenu File Type Test Edit -- --

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Main Menu Mng

1st Submenu Storage Encoder WorkPiece -- --

Save Calibrate Delete -- --

New Folder Edit Add -- --

Select Delete Rename -- --

2nd Submenu Edit Add -- -- --

Order Rename -- -- --

Open -- -- -- --

FileInfo -- -- -- --

Main Menu Setup

1st Submenu System Reference Info -- --

Brightness Unit DateTime -- --

ScreenCal Language Network -- --

Default ColorEdit About -- --

2nd Submenu License Key1 -- -- --

TouchSW Key2 -- -- --

VGA AutoGain -- -- --

LastFName AutoMode -- -- --

Main Menu Mode

1st Submenu PA UT TOFD TG --

3.2 Menu Operation

The operation of main menus and submenus in ultrasound TOFD interface is the same as

2.2.

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3.3 Function Description

3.3.1 Scan

a) Control

‹ Start: To start TOFD scan.

‹ Save: For saving the scanned TOFD images.

‹ ImageDir: For setting the display direction of TOFD images (DirHior /DirVer).

‹ Browse: Selecting Manual /AutoForward /AutoBack to browse the

scanned images.

‹ BrowseStep: For setting up browse speed.

‹ ScanDis: For setting the longest scan distance.

‹ StartPos: For setting the start point of the scan distance.

b) Parameter

‹ PRF: For setting transmit pulse repetition frequency.

‹ EncodeSel: For selecting the crawler model for ultrasound TOFD.

‹ ScanStep: For setting the scan precision of ultrasound TOFD.

‹ Direction: For setting the crawler moving direction.

‹ Average: For setting the scan line average.

3.3.2 Analysis

a) Basic

‹ ImageDir: For setting the image display direction, with DirHor and DirVer for

selection.

‹ Browse: To browse the scan result, with Manual, AutoForward and AutoBack

for selection.
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‹ BrowseStep: To set up playback speed for browse.

‹ OpenFile: To open the desired file.

b) ImageMeas

‹ DspMeasL: For turning on/ off measure line display.

‹ HCursor1: For setting the position of horizontal cursor 1.

‹ VCursor1: For setting the position of vertical cursor 1.

‹ HCursor2: For setting the position of horizontal cursor 2.

‹ VCursor2: For setting the position of vertical cursor 2.

‹ LW: For setting the reference line position of lateral wave.

‹ RectMeas: Tap it to make rectangle measurement.

‹ MeasRes: Display all the measurement results.

‹ CurveLen: For setting the length of fitting curve.

c) [Link].

‹ DspMeasL: For turning on/ off measure line display.

‹ HCursor1: For setting the position of horizontal cursor 1.

‹ VCursor1: For setting the position of vertical cursor 1.

‹ HCursor2: For setting the position of horizontal cursor 2.

‹ VCursor2: For setting the position of vertical cursor 2.

‹ Straighten: To enable lateral wave/ bottom wave straightening.

‹ Filter: To enable lateral wave/ bottom wave filtering.

‹ Recover: To restore to the original state of scan images.

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d) ImageProc

‹ Gain: To adjust the image gain after scanning.

‹ Contrast: For setting contrast value of scanned images.

‹ Zoom: To zoom the scanned images.

‹ ZoomRes: To restore the zoomed image to its original state.

‹ SAFT: SAFT（Synthetic Aperture Focusing Technique) processing of

scanned images.

‹ ColorBlock: To setup the colorblock.

e) Report: To edit the report.

3.3.3 ScanWiz

For entering TOFD scan wizard.

3.3.4 CalcPCS

For entering PCS calculation wizard.

3.3.5 CalibZero

For entering zero calibration wizard.

3.3.6 UTPara.

For entering UT parameter setup wizard.

3.3.7 TimeWnd.

For entering time window setup wizard.

3.3.8 Mng / Management

The same as 2.3.10.

3.3.9 Setup

The same as 2.3.11.

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3.3.10 Mode

The same as 2.3.12.

3.4 Image Information Bar

The same as 2.4.

3.5 SCAN Wizard

TOFD helps users to finish TOFD scanning process design for specific work pieces.

TOFD wizard has 7 steps:

Step 1: Setup parameter and select workpiece.

Step 2: Calculate PCS.

Step 3: Calibrate zero.

Step 4: Setup UT parameter.

Step 5: Setup time window parameter.

Step 6: Select encoder.

Step 7: Setup image scanning parameter.

Operation:

1) Select ScanWiz in the UT imaging desktop menu, and enter TOFD wizard, as shown

in Fig. 3-1. This step is for ParamOpen and edit workpiece. When the setup is

finished, tap Next to go to step 2).

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Fig. 3-1 ParamOpen and edit workpiece

2) Step 2: “CalcPCS”, see Fig. 3-2. Set up probe and wedge parameters according to

workpiece and process requirements. The system will simulate the beam coverage,

and calculate the theoretic test blind area according to the setup to assist making

testing process.

Fig. 3-2 Calculating PCS values

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3) Step 3: Zero Calibration.

a) Install the TOFD probes on the wedge and then dock the two probes as shown in

Fig. 3-3. Adjust system parameters such as Gain, Range, Delay to make the

probe docking echo shown at the center of the screen.

Fig. 3-3 Probe Delay Calibration for Docking Probes

b) Adjust aStart and aWidth parameters to bring the main peak of the pulse echo

go through the center of the gate, move the probe wedge back and forth till the

highest echo is displayed on the screen, as shown in Fig. 3-4.

Fig. 3-4 CalibZero Wave Form

c) Stabilize the probe, and press CalibZero to finish calibrating probe delay.

d) Use a ruler to measure d value in Fig. 3-3, which is for setting probe space of

the crawler.

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4) Set up UT parameter, shown as in Fig. 3-5. Set up the parameter of Voltage, Pulse

Wd and PRF, etc.. Tap Next to go to step 5) when the setup is finished.

Fig. 3-5 Setup UT parameter

5) Set up time window, shown as in Fig. 3-6. This step is for setting channel time window

and depth calibration.

Fig. 3-6 Setup Time Window

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Setup the value of the calibration reference point, adjust the calibration line to the

reference position, and tap “CalibPCS” to finish time window setup and depth calibration.

The reference value can be setup in “StartWnd.” and “EndWnd.”

After finish the calibration, adjust the “Line 1” and “Line 2” position, and confirm the time

window setup and depth calibration.

【Note 1】: Setup the reference point. When there are N channels connected the

system, try to setup the value of reference point according to Table 3-2.

Table 3-2

Channel Reference Point

1 0 means LW
2~N-1 test block aperture depth
N workpiece thickness means BW

【Note 2】: Refer to test standards for “StartWnd.” and “EndWnd.” setup.

【Note 3】: MD1: depth value of measure line 1; MD2: depth value of measure line 2;

MT: depth value between measure line 1 and measure line 2.

6) Setup encoder parameter. In this step, the user may select, add, calibrate and test the

encoder as shown in Fig. 3-7. See 6.2 Encoder Management for details. Tap Next to

go to step 8) when the setup is finished.

Fig. 3-7 Setup Encoder Parameter

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7) Setup image scanning parameter, which is for setting the encoder moving direction

when scanning. Direction: To setup the encoder moving direction when scanning.

“Positive” means the encoder moves away from the operator, and “Negative” means

the encoder moves towards the operator.

Fig. 3-8 Scan Parameters Setup

8) After finishing steps 1) to 8), tap Finish, the screen prompts whether to save the

parameters or not. Choose Yes to bring up the saving setting parameter screen, the

user can store the setting parameter in the system. Choose No to exist the wizard

and enter the Scan screen to start scanning.

3.6 Scan

3.6.1 Control

Enter the scan screen, set up the scan parameters in Control menu, and tap Start to scan.

When the scan is finished, tap Save to save the result, and review the result through

Browse, as shown in Fig. 3-9.

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Fig. 3-9 TOFD Scan Screen

3.6.2 Setup

In TOFD scan screen, the user may set up parameters such as PRF and EncodeSel as

required. As shown in Fig. 3-10.

Fig. 3-10 TOFD Scan Parameter Setup

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3.7 Analysis

3.7.1 Basic

Setup the browsed image, shown as in Fig. 3-11.

Fig. 3-11 Image Browse

3.7.2 Image Measurement

Take a TOFD image with thickness 40mm as an example, here is a demo of how to

perform measurement:

1) Set up CurveLen, change the menu value, and set up the length of the arc

fitting cursor.

2) Select the menu LW, turn the knob to make the LW measured cursor coincide

with LW in the image.

3) Select HCursor1 and turn the knob to set up the location; Select VCursor1 and

turn the knob to set up the location. Now the setup of measurement start is

finished.

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4) Select HCursor2 and turn the knob to set up the location; Select VCursor2 and

turn the knob to set up the location. Now the setup of measurement end is

finished.

As shown in Fig. 3-12.

Fig. 3-12 Measure Cursor Setup for TOFD Image

5) Tap RectMeas to finish image measurement. The measured area is marked by

a green dotted line, as shown in Fig. 3-13.

Fig. 3-13 TOFD Image Measurement

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6) Tap MeasRes to see the measurement result, as shown in Fig. 3-14.

Fig. 3-14 TOFD Measurement Result

3.7.1 Straighten and Filter

The straighten and filter for TOFD scan images, as shown in Fig. 3-15.

Fig. 3-15 TOFD Image Processing

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a) Straighten

This function is for image LW (Lateral Wave) and BW (Bottom Wave)

straightening. Here is an example for LW straightening operation.

1) Select HCursor1, and turn the knob to set up its location; Select VCursor1,

and turn the knob to set up its location. Now the horizontal and vertical setup

of start in the straightening area is finished.

2) Select HCursor2, and turn the knob to set up its location; Select VCursor2,

and turn the knob to set up its location. Now the horizontal and vertical setup

of end in the straightening area is finished.

3) Tap the menu Straighten, and a yellow solid line appears on the image.

Turn the knob to bring the yellow solid line in the area set up in step 1) and

2), as shown in Fig. 3-16.

Fig. 3-16 Image Straighten Operation

4) Press Enter on the keypad to finish straighten processing. Tap the menu

Recover to remove straighten effect.

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b) Filter

Filter is to remove lateral wave or bottom wave on images. Here is an example for

lateral wave remove.

1) Select HCursor1, and turn the knob to set up its location; Select VCursor1,

and turn the knob to set up its location. Now the horizontal and vertical setup

of start in the removed area is finished.

2) Select HCursor2, and turn the knob to set up its location; Select VCursor2,

and turn the knob to set up its location. Now the horizontal and vertical setup

of end in the removed area is finished.

3) Tap the menu Filter, and a yellow solid line appears on the image. Turn the

knob to bring the yellow solid line in the area set up in step 1) and 2), as

shown in Fig. 3-17.

Fig. 3-17 Image Remove Operation

4) Press Enter on the keypad to finish filter processing. Tap the menu

Recover to eliminate the Filter effect.

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3.7.3 Image Process

Fig. 3-18 Image Process

[Link] Gain

Gain: To perform gain processing for the scanned images, which enables easy

analysis of scanned images. The digital gain range is -20dB ~ + 20dB.

[Link] Contrast

Contrast is the mapping relation of the amplitude of ultrasonic echo images and

the display grayscale. Adjust Contrast menu to process the scanned images for

easy analysis. The contrast range is 10% to 100%.

[Link] Zoom

To perform zoom processing for the scanned 2D images. Here are the operation

steps:

1) Tap Zoom menu, and the TOFD scan image area appears a red sample box.

Tap and hold the center of the sample box, move the finger to change the

position of the sample box; Tap and hold the right of the sample box to

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adjust the width of the sample box; Tap and hold the bottom of the sample

box to adjust the height of the sample box. Adjust the position and size to

enable the image to be zoomed locate in the sample box.

2) Press the keypad Enter key to finish image zoom operation.

3) Tap ZoomRes to restore the image to its initial state.

[Link] SAFT

SAFT: SAFT（Synthetic Aperture Focusing Technique), for post processing of TOFD

scanned images, is to reduce or eliminate the "stretched" situation of defect boundary

appears on TOFD scan images due to probe beam divergence angle. When TOFD

scan is finished, set SAFT menu on, and the SAFT processing can be performed on

the scanned image.

[Link] ColorBlock

To enter the color block setup screen for TOFD image.

3.7.4 Report

After finish image measurement, tap “Report” to enter the report screen. Input the

user’s information as the screen shows and click “Preview” to browse the report file. Click

“Save” to save the test report in the system internal disk in PDF format.

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Chapter 4
Ultrasound Phased Array

4.1 Menu Structure

The menu structure in phased array mode is shown in Table 4-1. For the menus with the

mark * in the menu structure below, tap the menu repeatedly to toggle between different

step values.

Table 4-1 Menu Structure

Main Menu Basic

1st Submenu Transmit Receive CalibCtr WorkPiece --

Current Current Current Thickness* --

Frequency RecFreq ClearVel WpInfo --

Voltage* Gain* ClearDelay -- --

2nd Submenu TxEnergy Sur_Comp* ClearSen -- --

PRF Rectify ClearTCG -- --

PRF_Mode SampleNum ClearCur -- --

-- -- ClearAllGrp -- --

Main Menu Scan

1st Submenu Basic FocusRule Aperture Calculate --

Current Type StartEle -- --

ProbeSel StartAng EndEle -- --

WedgeSel EndAng EleStep -- --

nd
2 Submenu
Depth* AngSpace EleDiam -- --

Delay* Focus* -- -- --

MtType FocusMode -- -- --

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Main Menu Scan

1st Submenu Basic FocusRule Aperture Calculate --

EchoType -- -- -- --
2nd Submenu
MtVel * -- -- -- --

Main Menu AdvScan

1st Submenu Control Setup Gate ImageMeas DspMode

Start /End ScanMode GateSel DspMeasL DSP1

Save EncodeSel GateLogic VCursor1 DSP2

Browse ScanStep* GateStart* HCursor1 DSP3

BrowseStep ScanDis/ GateWidth* VCursor2 DSP4

ScanTime*

Rebuild StartPos* GateThres HCursor2 DSP5

CDRect Refresh [B] AScanLine HorZero DSP6

2nd Submenu C/D_Sel -- AScanGroup Meas Layout

DataSrc -- Depth* MeasRes SrcArea

-- -- MeasPoint -- DesArea

-- -- GateAlarm -- Exchange

-- -- Buzzer -- DefaultPos

-- -- AutoSearch -- FullScreen

-- -- GateMode -- --

-- -- DistancE* -- --

Main Menu Meas

1st Submenu Gate ImageMeas Reading -- --

GateSel DspMeasL Reading -- --

2nd Submenu GateLogic VCursor1 -- -- --

GateStart* HCursor1 -- -- --

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Main Menu Meas

1st Submenu Gate ImageMeas Reading -- --

GateWidth* VCursor2 -- -- --

GateThres HCursor2 -- -- --

AScanLine HorZero* -- -- --

AScanGroup Meas -- -- --

Depth* MeasRes -- -- --
2nd Submenu MeasPoint -- -- -- --

GateAlarm -- -- -- --

Buzzer -- -- -- --

AutoSearch -- -- -- --

GateMode -- -- -- --

DistancE* -- -- -- --

Main Menu Display

1st Submenu DispMode Indication TCG BEA --

DSP1 C/D_Sel TCG Dsp BEA --

DSP2 FocusInd LineSelect Attenuation --

DSP3 GrooveDsp CurveNum StartPt --

DSP4 -- Curve1 EndPt --

DSP5 -- Curve2 LineInd --

DSP6 -- Curve3 -- --
2nd Submenu
Layout -- Curve4 -- --

SrcArea -- Curve5 -- --

DesArea -- Curve6 -- --

Exchange -- -- -- --

DefaultPos -- -- -- --

FullScreen

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Main Menu ScanWiz

1st Submenu Back Next Goto Finish --

2nd Submenu Each step of scan wizard

Main Menu VelocityCal

1st Submenu Back Next Finish -- --

2nd Submenu Each step of velocity calibration

Main Menu DelayCal

1st Submenu Back Next Finish -- --

2nd Submenu Each step of delay calibration

Main Menu SenCal

1st Submenu Back Next Finish -- --

2nd Submenu Each step of sensitivity calibration

Main Menu TCG_Cal

1st Submenu Back Next Finish -- --

2nd Submenu Each step of TCG calibration

Main Menu Application

1st Submenu Corrosion AngleWeld LinkedFlat ProbeTest SmallPipe

Back Back Back Back Back

Next Next Next Next Next

2nd Submenu
Goto Finish Finish Finish Finish

Finish -- -- -- --

Each operation step

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Main Menu Mng

1st Submenu Storage Encoder Probe Wedge WorkPiece

File Type Test Edit Edit Edit

Save Calibrate Delete Delete Delete

New Folder Edit Add Add Add

Select Delete -- -- Rename

2nd Submenu
Edit Add -- -- --

Order Rename -- -- --

Open -- -- -- --

FileInfo -- -- -- --

Main Menu Setup

1st Submenu System Reference Info -- --

Brightness Unit DateTime -- --

ScreenCal Language Network -- --

Default ColorEdit About -- --

2nd Submenu License Key1 -- -- --

TouchSW Key2 -- -- --

VGA AutoGain -- -- --

LastFName AutoMode -- -- --

Main Menu Mode

1st Submenu PA UT TOFD TG --

4.2 Menu Operation

The operation of main menus and submenus in ultrasound Phased Array interface is the

same as 2.2.
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4.3 Function Description

4.3.1 Basic

a) Transmit

‹ Current: For selecting the group to be adjusted in group scan mode.

‹ Frequency: For setting the excitation frequency to the probe by the pulser,

the default is nominal frequency of the probe.

‹ Voltage: For setting transmit pulse voltage. The higher the voltage, the

higher the sound pressure emitted by the probe.

‹ TxEnergy: For setting transmit pulse current. With the same voltage, the

larger the energy, the higher the sound pressure emitted by the probe.

‹ PRF: For setting transmit pulse repetition frequency.

‹ PRF_Mode: For setting pulse repetition frequency adjustment mode, with

four modes for selection: Manual, AutoMax, AutoHalf and AutoRec. In

AutoMax mode, the system will set PRF to the maximum automatically

according to user setup parameters.

b) Receive

‹ Current: For selecting the group to be adjusted in group scan mode.

‹ RecFreq: For setting frequency range of the system receiving filter.

‹ Gain: For setting receiving amplifier gain. The higher the gain, the more

powerful the echo signals.

‹ Sur_Comp: For setting surface compensation gain.

‹ Rectify: For setting receiving detection mode.

‹ [Link]: For setting receiving sample number.

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【Tip】: The system gain and gain step are defaulted to be shown in the info bar at

the top of the screen.

c) Calibrate

‹ CurGroup: For selecting the group to be adjusted in group scan mode.

‹ ClearVel: For deleting velocity calibration parameter.

‹ ClearDelay: For deleting delay calibration curve.

‹ ClearSen: For deleting sensitivity calibration curve.

‹ ClearTCG: For deleting TCG calibration curve.

‹ ClearCur: For deleting all calibration parameters in the current selected

group in the group scan mode.

‹ ClearAllGrp: For deleting all calibration parameters in ALL groups in the

group scan mode.

d) WorkPiece

‹ Thickness: For setting thickness of the test object.

‹ WpInfo: For displaying work piece information.

4.3.2 Scan

a) Basic

‹ Current: For selecting the group to be adjusted in group scan mode.

‹ ProbeSel: For selecting the probe connected to the system, with auto and

manual modes. In auto mode, the system will identify the probe connected

automatically. All the SIUI-made probes can be identified in auto mode. In

manual mode, the user selects the probe type from the probe list manually,

which is usually for selecting the user-defined probe.

‹ WedgeSel: For selecting the wedge model connected to the probe.

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‹ Depth: For setting image scan depth.

‹ Delay: For setting image display delay.

‹ MtType: For setting material type of the tested object. If the material type is

not included in the list or the built-in material velocity does not meet the

user’s requirement, the user may choose user-defined and input the real

velocity in MtVel menu.

‹ EchoType: For setting echo type for scanning.

‹ MtVel: Display ultrasound propagation velocity in the material according to

MtType and EchoType. If MtType is set as user-defined, the user should

input the material velocity manually.

b) FocusRule

‹ Type: For setting scan mode: sector or linear scan.

‹ StartAng: For setting scan start angle. In linear scan, StartAng is the scan

steer angle, which is the same as EndAng.

‹ EndAng: For setting scan end angle.

‹ AngSpace: For setting scan interval angle, available in sector scan only.

‹ Focus: For setting depth position of transmit focusing.

‹ FocusMode: For selecting transmit focus mode.

c) Aperture

‹ StartEle: For setting the start element of scanning.

‹ EndEle: For setting the end element of scanning, available in linear scan

only.

‹ EleStep: For setting element step between adjacent scan lines in linear

scan.

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‹ EleDiam: For setting the excited element number at one time for scanning.

【Tip】: The adjustable maximum EleDiam is subject to the probe model, and the

max. value is 32.

d) Calculate: For completing calculation of focus rule.

【Note】: Apply the changes made to the parameters of Basic, FocusRule and

Aperture in Scan main menu only by tapping Calculate.

4.3.3 AdvScan

a) Control

‹ Start /End: To start/ end a scan.

‹ Save: To save the whole scan data to an external memory.

‹ Browse: To browse the scan record, with manual and auto modes for

selection.

‹ BrowseStep: To set up browse speed.

‹ Rebuild: To re-create a C/D scan image according to the setup of sample

box when the scan is finished.

‹ C/DRect: For using the keyboard knob to fine adjust the C/D sample

rectangle.

‹ C/D_Sel: For turning on/ off the display of C/DRrect.

‹ DataSrc: For selecting the data source forming CScan images, with

Amplitude and Depth for selection.

b) Setup

‹ ScanMode: For selecting the scan trigger mode:

Time-based/EncoderPos/EncoderNag for selection.

‹ EncodeSel: For selecting the encoder model for scanning.

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‹ ScanStep: For setting the time interval or distance interval when refreshing

images. When Mode is set as TimeBase, the unit of ScanStep is ms; when

set as Encoder, the unit of ScanStep is mm or inch.

‹ ScanDis/Time: For setting a single longest scan distance or time.

‹ StartPos: For setting the start distance value of scanning.

‹ Refresh [B]: For refreshing the Rest [B] mode.

c) Gate

‹ GateSel: For selecting control of gate A, B or C.

‹ GateLogic: For setting on/off of Gate A, B or C.

‹ GateStart: For setting gate start position.

‹ GateWidth: For setting gate width.

‹ GateThres: For setting gate thresh position.

‹ AScanLine: For adjusting the position of A-scan select line.

‹ AScanGroup: For switching to another A-scan select line in group scan

“3A+B” mode.

‹ Depth: For setting image scan depth.

‹ MeasPoint: For setting gate measurement point.

‹ GateAlarm: For setting gate alarm.

‹ Buzzer: For setting on/off of Buzzer.

‹ AutoSearch: For turning on/ off AutoSearch function.

‹ GateMode: For setting the gate display mode.

‹ DistancE: For setting the central distance of probe and Weld.

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d) ImageMeas

‹ DspMeasL: For turning on/ off measure line display.

‹ VCursor1: For setting the position of vertical cursor 1.

‹ HCursor1: For setting the position of horizontal cursor 1.

‹ VCursor2: For setting the position of vertical cursor 2.

‹ HCursor2: For setting the position of horizontal cursor 2.

‹ HorZero: For setting the value of horizontal zero.

‹ Meas: Tap it to perform measurement.

‹ MeasRes: Display all the measurement results.

e) DspMode

‹ DSP X: For setting display mode of group X.

‹ Layout: For switching to another default layout in multiple image display

window.

‹ SrcArea: For selecting the source window of the layout location to be

adjusted.

‹ DesArea: For selecting the target window of the layout location to be

adjusted.

‹ Exchange: For exchanging the window location selected for SrcArea and

DesArea.

‹ DefaultPos: For turning back to the default position.

‹ FullScreen: For full screen display the image window.

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4.3.4 Meas

a) Gate

‹ GateSel: For selecting control of gate A, B or C.

‹ GateLogic: For setting on/off of Gate A, B or C.

‹ GateStart: For setting gate start position.

‹ GateWidth: For setting gate width.

‹ GateThres: For setting gate thresh position.

‹ AScanLine: For adjusting the position of A-scan select line.

‹ AScanGroup: For switching to another A-scan select line in group scan

“3A+B” mode.

‹ Depth: For setting image display depth.

‹ MeasPoint: For setting gate measurement point.

‹ GateAlarm: For setting gate alarm.

‹ Buzzer: For setting on/off of Buzzer.

‹ AutoSearch: For turning on/ off AutoSearch function.

‹ GateMode: For setting the gate display mode.

‹ DistancE: For setting the central distance of probe and Weld.

b) ImageMeas

‹ DspMeasL: For turning on/ off measure line display.

‹ VCursor1: For setting the position of vertical cursor 1.

‹ HCursor1: For setting the position of horizontal cursor 1.

‹ VCursor2: For setting the position of vertical cursor 2.

‹ HCursor2: For setting the position of horizontal cursor 2.

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‹ HorZero: For setting the value of horizontal zero.

‹ Meas: Tap it to perform measurement.

‹ MeasRes: Display all the measurement results.

c) Reading: For setting displayed content in the data info bar. For the meaning of

the items, see 4.7.1.

4.3.5 Display

a) DspMode

‹ DSP X: For setting display mode of group X.

‹ Layout: For switching to another default layout in multiple image display

window.

‹ SrcArea: For selecting the source window of the layout location to be

adjusted.

‹ DesArea: For selecting the target window of the layout location to be

adjusted.

‹ Exchange: For exchanging the window location selected for SrcArea and

DesArea.

‹ DefaultPos: For turning back to the default position.

‹ FullScreen: For full screen display the image window.

b) indication

‹ C/D_Sel: For selecting whether to display C/D select box.

‹ FocusInd: For setting the display of focus position indication line on/off.

‹ GrooveDsp: For setting whether to display weld simulation view.

c) TCG

‹ TCG Dsp: For setting whether to display TCG curves.

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‹ LineSelect: For displaying the desired line.

‹ CurveNum: For displaying the number of curve.

‹ Curve X: For setting up the curve.

d) BEA

‹ BEA: For turning on/ off BEA function.

‹ Attenuation: For setting the gain value of attenuation.

‹ StartPt: For selecting the start point of attenuation.

‹ EndPt: For selecting the end point of attenuation.

‹ LineInd: For turning on/ off indicate line.

4.3.6 ScanWiz

Enter the ScanWiz screen, and set up the imaging parameters and display mode specific

to general or special work piece.

4.3.7 VelocityCal

Enter the VelocityCal screen, and complete velocity calibration of work piece.

4.3.8 DelayCal

Enter the DelayCal screen, and complete ultrasonic delay calibration of probe or wedge.

4.3.9 SenCal

Enter the SenCal screen, and complete sensitivity calibration of probe.

4.3.10 TCG_Cal

Enter the TCG_Cal screen, and complete TCG calibration of ultrasound.

4.3.11 Mng/ Management

a) Storage

The same as 2.3.10.

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b) Encoder

The same as 2.3.10.

c) Probe

‹ Edit: For editing the user-defined probe information.

‹ Delete: For deleting the user-defined probe name.

‹ Add: For adding a probe name.

d) Wedge

‹ Edit: For re-editing the wedge parameters created by the user.

‹ Delete: For deleting the wedge name created by the user.

‹ Add: For adding a wedge type.

e) WorkPiece

The same as 2.3.10.

4.3.12 Setup

The same as 2.3.11.

4.3.13 Mode

The same as 2.3.12.

4.4 Linear Scan

4.4.1 Definition

Linear scan, also called electronic scan or E scan, is a scanning method with a fixed

number of elements scanning along the probe arrangement direction in the same focus

rule until the whole probe scanning is finished.

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That is to add a select window with a fixed size on the phased-array probe, and the

elements in that window are T/R elements. When transmitting/receiving of elements in the

window is finished, shift the window at a fixed interval to select the T/R elements for the

next transmission/ reception without changing the focus rule, and it works in the same way

till the whole probe selection is completed, which is similar to manual straight-line

scanning with a conventional probe. The scanning principle is shown in Fig. 4-1, and the

image display as in Fig. 4-2.

Fig. 4-1 Linear Scan Diagram

(Every three elements in one group, and scan at an interval of one element)

Fig. 4-2 Linear Scan Display

4.4.2 Operation:

1) Set the transmit frequency according to the probe frequency, and set the transmit

voltage and transmit energy on the basis of the detection depth.

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2) When scanning with a wedge, select WedgeSel submenu to select the

corresponding wedge model (wedge model is labeled on the wedge). All the

default wedge parameters and custom wedge parameters are listed in

WedgeSel.

3) Select the test material type. Manually enter the material velocity according to the

actual situation if customizing the material.

4) Set EchoType according to the ultrasonic incidence angle. Select LWave when

not using the wedge; when using the wedge for scanning, wave type should be

selected according to the wedge usage. Select LWave when using a 0° wedge,

and select TWave when using a transverse wave wedge (such as 55° wedge).

5) Set the scan type, select FocusRule -> Type, and adjust it to Linear.

6) Set the steer angle, adjust StartAng submenu to set the scan angle.

7) Set the number of elements for scanning. Select the Aperture submenu to set

the number of elements and element aperture.

8) Calculation: Select Calculate of the Scan main menu and the settings take effect.

【Tip】: The values in the menus Depth, Delay take effect immediately after user

setup without pressing Calculate menu. Other scan parameter setup takes

effect only by selecting Calculate.

4.4.3 Description of Information Symbols

On top of the linear B-scan image and the A-scan waveform area, the info bar is as

indicated by 1 in Fig. 4-3, which is for scan imaging information. See Table 4-2 for the

specific definition.

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Fig. 4-3 Linear Scan Image Info Bar

Table 4-2 Definition of Linear Scan Image Info Bar

Symbol Meaning

B-Scan 1-1 B One current group only, and the image mode is B-mode.

Area T Stands for scan mode.

T:L in Fig. 4-3 means linear scan.

A Stands for scan angle.

A:0 in Fig. 4-3 means the linear scan angle is 0-degree.

AP Stands for aperture.

AP:(S)1-(P)1-(E)64-(N)16 in Fig. 4-3 means: the start element

（S)is 1, the element step（P)1, the end element（E)64, and the

element aperture (or element number) (N)16.

C Stands for system calibration information.

C:Null for un-calibrated.

C:VDST stands for the system has done velocity calibration(V),

delay calibration (D), sensitivity calibration (S) and TCG calibration

(T).

A-Scan 1-1 A-1 One current group only, and the image is the first A-scan image in

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Area the 1st group.

L Stands for scan line number.

L:25 in Fig. 4-2 refers to the 25th scan line.

A Stands for image angle of the L scan line number.

A:0.0 in Fig. 4-2 means the angle of the 25th scan line is 0-degree.

4.5 Sector Scan

4.5.1 Definition

Sector scan, also called S scan, is a scanning method with a fixed number of elements

scanning a certain angle range by changing the focus rule.

That is to add a select window with a fixed size on the phased-array probe. The elements

in that window are T/R elements. When transmitting/receiving of elements in the window

is finished, change the focus rule without moving the window, perform the next

transmission/ reception, and it works in the same way until the whole scanning is

completed. The scanning principle is shown in Fig. 4-4, and the image display as in Fig.

4-5.

Fig. 4-4 Sector Scan Diagram

（Start angle θ1, and end angle θ2)

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Fig. 4-5 Sector Scan Display

4.5.2 Operation:

1) Set Frequency according to the probe frequency, and set Voltage and TxEnergy

based on the detection depth.

2) When scanning with a wedge, select WedgeSel submenu to select the wedge

model (which is labeled on the wedge). All the default wedge parameters and

custom wedge parameters are listed in WedgeSel.

3) Select the test material type; manually enter the velocity according to actual

situation in the case of user-defined material.

4) Set EchoType according to the ultrasonic incidence angle, select LWave when

not using the wedge; when using the wedge for scanning, wave type should be

selected according to the wedge usage. Select LWave when using a 0° wedge,

and select TWave when using a transverse wave wedge (such as 55° wedge).

5) Set the scan type, select FocusRule -> Type, and adjust it to Sector.

6) Set the scanning angle, adjusting StartAng and EndAng to determine and set

AngSpace according to the test requirement.

7) Set the number of elements for scanning. Select the Aperture submenu to set

the number of elements and element aperture.

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8) Calculation: Select Calculate of the Scan main menu and the settings take effect.

4.5.3 Description of Information Symbols

On top of the sector B-scan image and the A-scan waveform area, the info bar is as

indicated by 1 in Fig. 4-6, which is for scan imaging information. See Table 4-3 for the

specific definition.

Fig. 4-6 Sector Scan Image Information Bar

Table 4-3 Definition of Sector Scan Image Information Bar

Symbol Meaning

B-Scan 1-1 B One current group only, and the image mode is B-mode.

Area T Stands for scan mode. T:S means sector scan.

A Stands for scan angle.

A:(S)30-(P)1.0-(E)70 in Fig. 4-6 means the start angle (S) is

30-degree, the angle pitch (P) 1-degree, and the end angle (E)

70-degree.

AP Stands for aperture.

AP:(S)1-(N)16 in Fig. 4-6 means: the start element（S) is 1, and the

element aperture (or element number) (N) is16.

C Stands for system calibration information.

C:Null for un-calibrated.

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Symbol Meaning

C:VDST: the system has done velocity calibration(V), delay

calibration (D), sensitivity calibration (S) and TCG calibration (T).

A-Scan 1-1 A-1 One current group only, and the image is the first A-scan image in

Area the 1st group.

L Stands for scan line number.

L:22 in Fig. 4-6 refers to the 22nd scan line.

A Stands for image angle of the S scan line number.

A:51.0 in Fig. 4-6 means the angle of the 22nd scan line is

51.0-degree.

4.6 Advanced Scan

Advanced scan is a scan method that records the full scan process based on system

internal time base or system external encoder trigger. The user may select multi-view

such as A, B, C, D or their combination for image display and full course recording.

Operation:

1) Select AdvScan from the desktop menu. The screen is as displayed in Fig. 4-7.

【Note】: Set up the display view for AdvScan in DspMode.

Fig. 4-7 Advanced Scan Screen

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2) Set up display mode: Select the menu DspMode to set up the advanced scan

display mode, with multiple display modes available.

3) Set up gate mode: Select the menu Gate to set up the gate number and mode for

the image.

4) Set up scan mode: Select the menu Setup to set up the trigger mode of scan,

which includes: TimeBase and Encoder. If TimeBase is selected, you may set the

scan time interval in ScanStep; if Encoder is selected, select the name of the

encoder connected to the system in EncoderSel, and set up the minimum step of

the encoder in ScanStep.

5) If B-scan image display is set in DspMode, the user may set the position of sample

box for the B-scan image: in B-scan view, press and hold the center of the sample

box (the rectangular box in orange lines) till a red cross appears at the center of

the sample box (as shown in Fig. 4-8). Continue to hold on the sample box center,

shift it to a proper location and then release it to finish the adjustment of sample

box position.

Fig. 4-8 Adjustment of Sample Box Position

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6) Similar to step 5), set up the size of sample box: In B-scan view, press and hold

the bottom right corner of the sample box (the rectangular box in orange lines) to

have dual arrow indication lines appear on the right and below the sample box (as

shown in Fig. 4-9). Continue to hold on the bottom right of the sample box, change

the sample box to a proper size and then release it to finish the adjustment of

sample box size.

Fig. 4-9 Adjustment of Sample Box Size

7) Select DataSource: For selecting the data source forming CScan images, with

Amplitude and Depth for selection. Select Amplitude to form an Amplitude CScan

image; or select Depth to form a depth CScan image.

8) Start and stop scanning: After finishing the setup in steps 2)~7), select the menu

Control as shown in Fig. 4-10. Press Start to start scanning. After the scan starts,

the Start menu changes to Stop. To finish scanning, select Stop.

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Fig. 4-10 Scan Screen

9) Browse the scan: Select the menu Browse, then select Manual, AutoForward or

AutoBack to browse the scanned image. If Manual is selected, turn the knob on

the keypad to browse the scanned image.

10) Dynamic rendering: After finishing one scan, by setting up the position and size

of the sample box again, the C/D scan image can be recreated dynamically

without rescanning. After finishing the scan, adjust the position and size of the

sample box, select the menu Rebuild if the adjustment is finished, and the system

will reconstruct the C or D san image according to the new setup of the position

and size of the sample box.

11) Save the scan file: The result of advanced scan can only be saved to the SD card

or a USB storage. Before scanning, connect the SD card or USB storage device to

the system. As it prompts the identification of the storage (as the symbol indicated

in the information bar at the upper left of the screen). When the scan is finished,

select Save to save the scan file to the external storage.

【Note】: If one scan is finished without being saved, and you have started a

new advanced scan or exited the advanced scan menu, then the scan data will

be cleared and lost, which cannot be saved again.

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12) Recall a saved file: The files saved in the external storage can be recalled in

Storage menu (see 5.1).

13) Tap “FullScreen” in “DspMode” to full screen display and operate the image. The

data information bar is displayed in the right side of the image for instant check.

Press Cancel to exit the full screen.

4.7 Measurement

The PA image measurement includes: gate measurement and image measurement.

4.7.1 Meaning of Reading

The submenu Reading of the main menu Meas is for setting up the display of the data

information bar. Touch the data information bar to enter the Reading submenu. Tick in

front of Reading1 ~ Reading 8, and select the desired displayed readings in the Name list.

The right column displayed the meaning of each selected symbol.

In Table 4-4, x refers to gate A/B/C, which is the measurement values of gate A/B/C.

Table 4-4 Meaning of Gate Measurement Symbols

Symbol Meaning

Hx Amplitude percentage of echo measurement point within the gate.

dB difference between echo measurement point amplitude and gate height

HxdB
within the gate.

Sx Sound path of echo measurement point within the gate.

Dx Depth of echo measurement point within the gate.

Horizontal distance from the probe flank to the echo measurement point
Rx
within the gate.

DC1x Depth of gate start position.

DC2x Depth of gate end position.

DC12x Gate width (relative depth).

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Symbol Meaning

Horizontal distance between the MeaLen1 position and the probe central
PC1
scale line.

RC1 Horizontal distance between the MeaLen1 position and the probe flank.

Horizontal distance between the MeaLen2 position and the probe central
PC2
scale line.

RC2 Horizontal distance between the MeaLen2 position and the probe flank.

RC12 Horizontal distance between MeaLen1 and MeaLen2 positions.

Wedge The selected wedge name displayed in the information bar.

AScanAng The selected A-scan line angle displayed in the information bar.

AScanLine The A scan line number displayed in the information bar.

Sab The measure echo difference of Gate A and Gate B.

4.7.2 Gate Measurement

[Link] Measurement Operation

Similar to gate measurement for UT, information such as amplitude, sound path and depth

within the gate may be acquired.

Operation:

In Meas menu, adjust the submenus Start, Width and Thresh to record the echo and

acquire the measurements of echo, and the measurement results are shown in Reading.

According to the image display mode, select “Depth” or “Sound Path” in Logic submenu.

To turn on the “AutoSrch.” function, the gate will automatically search the highest scan line

echo in B mode image range.

[Link] MeasPoint Select

The same meaning as 2.5.3.

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4.7.3 Image Measurement

Image measurement is for measuring B-mode, C-mode and D-mode image area to

acquire the horizontal distance of the corresponding points in the image and the relative

horizontal distance between cursors.

[Link] Measurement Operation

Operation:

1） Set Dsp MeasL to On in the ImageMeas submenu.

2） Select HCursor1 and VCursor1 menus, turn the knob or tap the touch screen

to adjust Cursor1 position.

3） The operation of HCursor2 and VCursor2 is the same as that of HCursor1

and VCursor1.

4） Tap Measure to acquire measurement value.

[Link] Measurement Result and Report

After finish the measurement, the result is saved in “MeasRes” menu, and the

measurement menu of each image mode is displayed in different list, shown as in Fig.

4-11.

Fig. 4-11 Measurement Result

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Tap “Report” to create a test report, shown as in Fig. 4-12. In the report window, user

can edit the report information, preview the content and save the report in the system

internal disk.

Fig. 4-12 Report Window

4.8 Display Mode

Display mode menu is for setting image display mode for each group, and the system

supports maximum six image windows at the same time. The definition of each display

mode shows as in Table 4-5.

Table 4-5 Definition of Display Mode

Display Definition

Mode

A A display mode: Transverse axis represents the depth or sound path of

ultrasound transmit. Longitudinal axis represents the amplitude of ultrasound

signal.

B Side view of workpiece: to display the actual echo position after volume

calibration for the several times of transmit-received echo signals. Transverse

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Display Definition

Mode

axis represents the distance from probe reference point to the workpiece

reference point(or the probe width). Longitudinal axis represents the

amplitude of ultrasound signal.

C Top view of workpiece: after data process of several B images in extent

(horizontal) direction. Transverse axis represents the distance or time of the

probe movement. Longitudinal axis represents the width (horizontal) of beam

or coverage.

D End view of workpiece: after data process of several B images in depth

(vertical) direction. Transverse axis represents the distance or time of the

probe movement. Longitudinal axis represents the depth (vertical) of beam or

coverage.

R Acoustic beam tracking image: to real time display the ultrasound transmit

path of simulate workpiece.

[B] [B] mode is defined as a 2D image created on the time or distance axis by the

same A-mode echo, with the amplitude displayed in color code. The

horizontal axis is depth or sound path, and the vertical axis is distance or

time.

4.9 BEA

BEA（Backwall Echo Attenuator）function is for restrain and attenuate some part of the

image echo.

Operation:

Turn on BEA, and adjust the “StartPt” and “EndPt” for the desired image area. Use

“Attenuation” menu to adjust the attenuation value.

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4.10 Scan Wizard

Scan Wizard is for guiding users to finish image parameter setup of group scan. Up to 6

phased-array groups can be supported. Take the operation of 1 phased-array groups as

an example. Press “Next” or “Back” to continue setup after finish every setup. Press

“Goto” to go to the other step quickly. Press “Finish” to exist setup.

Press “ScanWiz” in the menu to enter scan wizard screen.

Operation:

1） Tap “[Link]” to open the scan wizard parameter for use, which is saved in

the system.

2） Group and Workpiece, shown as in Fig. 4-13. It is for setting scan group

numbers, edit or select the MtType. The wizard supports for no-weld or

simple-weld workpiece.

Fig. 4-13 Workpiece Setup Window

3） Select probe and wedge, as shown in Fig. 4-14. “Socket” menu is used to select

the probe switcher for the connected probe. which is required when using the

1-to-2 probe switcher.

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Fig. 4-14 Probe and Wedge Selection

4） Set up scan type. Set up scan type and display depth based on testing needs, as

shown in Fig. 4-15.

Fig. 4-15 Scan Type Setup

5） Set up focal law. Set up imaging parameters based on testing needs, as shown

in Fig. 4-16. The system will simulate the ultrasound transmission in workpiece

according to the set focal law.

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Fig. 4-16 Imaging Parameter Setup

6） Set up DspMode, to setup the display mode of the group, as shown in Fig. 4-17.

The position of the image display window can be changed by “SrcArea” and

“DesArea” setup.

Fig. 4-17 Display Mode Setup

7） Finish setup of scan wizard. Tap “Finish” to complete setup of scan wizard, and

to apply the setup in the system.

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【Note】: After finish the wizard, the default of weld coverage figure is no

display, which can be turned on in Display->Indication->GrooveDsp, with the

turn-on effect like.

4.11 Calibration

4.11.1 Definition of Calibration Reference Line

As shown in Fig. 4-18 and Fig. 4-19, there are four reference lines for various calibration

areas.

Fig. 4-18 Calibration Reference Line 1

Fig. 4-19 Calibration Reference Line 2

a) Yellow dotted line: The reference error line, indicating reference error of

calibration.

b) Red dotted line: The sound path or depth location envelope line of echo

maximum amplitude for each scan line.

c) Green dotted line: The amplitude envelope line of scan line echo maximum

amplitude.

d) White dotted line: The sound path or depth location envelope line of echo live

maximum amplitude for each scan line.

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4.11.2 Velocity Calibration

Generally there are two methods to perform velocity calibration: sound path calibration

and depth calibration. The probe placement and test block appearance for these two

calibration methods are shown in Fig. 4-20, Fig. 4-21 and Fig. 4-22.

The sound path calibration and depth calibration method 1 are mostly used in angle

phased-array probe calibration, and the depth calibration method 2 is usually for 0-degree

phased-array probe calibration.

Fig. 4-20 Sound Path Calibration Test Block

Fig. 4-21 Depth Calibration Method 1 Test Block

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Fig. 4-22 Depth Calibration Method 2 Test Block

[Link] Sound Path Calibration

Generally, sound path calibration uses two test blocks with known curvature radius to

calibrate an angle phased-array probe.

Operation:

1) As shown in Fig. 4-23, put the probe on the test block.

Fig. 4-23 Sound Path Calibration Test Block

2) Select VelocityCal from the desktop menu and enter the velocity calibration

screen, as shown in Fig. 4-24. Input the radius values 1 and 2 (Fig. 4-23) in

the menus RefPoint1 and RefPoint2 (50mm and 100mm in this example)

respectively. Set CalMode to Sound Path. Select Next to go to step 3).

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Fig. 4-24 Reference Point Setting

3) Adjust AScanLine to select the AScan line (or angle) for calibration. Adjust

aStart and aWidth to bring the A scan echo of RefPoint1 go through the

center of the gate and adjust aThresh to the required thresh, and then

adjust Gain to make the echo amplitude to about 80%. Move the probe back

and forth to enable RefPoint1 achieve the maximum echo amplitude.

4) Tap the menu Record and change the record value to 1, which means the

echo position of RefPoint1 is recorded. See Fig. 4-25.

Fig. 4-25 Reference Point 1 Wave Form

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5) Repeat step 3)~4) to bring the A-scan echo of RefPoint2 go through the

center of the gate, and acquire the RefPoint2 maximum echo. See Fig.

4-26.

Fig. 4-26 Reference Point 2 Wave Form

6) Tap the menu Record, which means the echo location of RefPoint2 is

recorded., to finish the calibration. The calibrated velocity is shown in the

MtVel menu. C:V is shown in the B-scan image window info, which means

velocity calibration is finished. See Fig. 4-27.

Fig. 4-27 Velocity Calibration Finished

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7) If the calibrated value of MtVel is accepted, tap Finish to finish the

calibration, and the screen prompts “Do you want to enter the next

calibration DelayCal?”. Select Yes to go to DelayCal or No to exit calibration

and return to the desktop menu. If the calibrated value of MtVel is not

accepted, repeat steps 3)~6) to re-calibrate.

In multiple group mode, when one group of velocity calibration is finished,

tap Next to go to the velocity calibration of the next group of scanned

images.

[Link] Depth Calibration Method 1

Operation:

1) As is shown in Fig. 4-28, put the probe on the test block.

Fig. 4-28 Depth Calibration Method 1 Test Block

2) Select VelocityCal from the desktop menu and enter the velocity calibration

screen, as shown in Fig. 4-29, input the depth values 1 and 2 (Fig. 4-28) in

the menus RefPoint1 and RefPoint2 (20mm and 30mm in this example)

respectively. Set GateMode to Depth. Select Next to go to step 3).

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Fig. 4-29 Reference Point Setting

3) Adjust AScanLine to select the AScan line (or angle) for calibration. Adjust

aStart and aWidth to bring the A scan echo of RefPoint1 go through the

center of the gate and adjust aThresh to the required thresh, and then

adjust Gain to make the echo amplitude to about 80%. Move the probe back

and forth to enable the echo of RefPoint1 coincide with AscanSel line and

achieve the maximum echo amplitude of RefPoint1.

4) Tap the menu Record and change the record value to 1, which means the

echo position of RefPoint1 is recorded. See Fig. 4-30.

Fig. 4-30 Reference Point 1 Wave Form

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5) Repeat steps 3)~4) to bring the A-scan echo of RefPoint2 go through the

center of the gate, and then enable RefPoint2 achieve the maximum echo

amplitude, as shown in Fig. 4-31.

Fig. 4-31 Reference Point 2 Wave Form

6) Tap Record menu, which means the echo position of RefPoint2 is recorded.

When the calculation is finished, and the calibrated velocity is shown in the

MtVel menu. C:V is shown in the B-scan image window info, which means

velocity calibration is finished. See Fig. 4-32.

Fig. 4-32 Velocity Calibration Finished

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7) If the calibrated value of MtVel is accepted, select Finish to finish the

calibration, and the screen prompts “Do you want to enter the next

calibration DelayCal?”. Select Yes to go to DelayCal or No to exit calibration

and return to the desktop menu. If the calibrated value of MtVel is not

accepted, repeat steps 3)~6) to re-calibrate.

In multiple group mode, when one group of velocity calibration is finished,

tap Next to go to the velocity calibration of the next group of scanned

images.

[Link] Depth Calibration Method 2

Operation:

1) As is shown in Fig. 4-33, put the probe on the test block.

Fig. 4-33 Depth Calibration Method 2 Test Block

2) Select VelocityCal from the desktop menu and enter the velocity calibration

screen, as shown in Fig. 4-34, input the depth values 1 and 2 (Fig. 4-33) in

the menus RefPoint1 and RefPoint2 (25mm and 40mm in this example)

respectively. Set GateMode to Depth. Select Next to go to step 3).

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Fig. 4-34 Reference Point Setting

3) Adjust aStart and aWidth to bring the A-scan echo of RefPoint1 go through

the center of the gate, and then adjust aThresh to the required thresh.

Adjust Gain to make the echo amplitude to about 80%.

4) Tap the menu Record and change the record value to 1, which means the

echo position of RefPoint1 is recorded. See Fig. 4-35.

Fig. 4-35 Reference Point 1 Wave Form

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5) Move the probe to the position of RefPoint2, to enable the echo of

RefPoint2 display in the screen. Repeat steps 3)~4) to enable the gate to

bring the A-scan echo of RefPoint2 go through the center of the gate and to

enable RefPoint2 to achieve maximum echo amplitude, as shown in Fig.

4-36.

Fig. 4-36 Reference Point 2 Wave Form

6) Tap Record menu, which means the echo position of RefPoint2 is recorded.

When the calculation is finished, and the calibrated velocity is shown in the

MtVel menu. C:V is shown in the B-scan image window info, which means

velocity calibration is finished. See Fig. 4-37.

Fig. 4-37 Velocity Calibration Finished

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7) If the calibrated value of MtVel is accepted, select Finish to finish the

calibration, and the screen prompts “Do you want to enter the next

calibration DelayCal?”. Select Yes to go to DelayCal or No to exit calibration

and return to the desktop menu. If the calibrated value of MtVel is not

accepted, repeat steps 3)~6) to re-calibrate.

In multiple group mode, when one group of velocity calibration is finished,

tap Next to go to the velocity calibration of the next group of scanned

images.

4.11.3 Delay Calibration

Delay calibration consists of probe delay and wedge delay. Generally, there are two

methods: sound path calibration and depth calibration, which can be found in Fig. 4-38,

Fig. 4-39 and Fig. 4-40. Sound path calibration and depth calibration method 1 are usually

used to calibrate angle phased-array probe, and depth calibration method 2 is mostly

used to calibrate 0-degree phased-array probe.

Fig. 4-38 Delay Sound Path Calibration Test Block

Fig. 4-39 Delay Depth Calibration Method 1 Test Block

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Fig. 4-40 Delay Depth Calibration Method 2 Test Block

[Link] Sound Path Calibration

Generally, the sound path calibration uses a test block with known curvature radius to

calibrate an angle phased-array probe.

Operation:

1) As shown in Fig. 4-41, put the probe on the test block.

Fig. 4-41 Delay Sound Path Calibration Test Block

2) Select DelayCal from the desktop menu and enter the delay calibration

screen, as shown in Fig. 4-42, input the radius value of the reference point

(Fig. 4-41) in the menu RefPoint, and set CalMode to Sound Path.

RefError is the visual delay error for each scan line, and the default value is

5%. When the setup is finished, select Next to go to step 3).

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Fig. 4-42 Reference Point Setting

3) Adjust aStart and aWidth to record B-scan echo of the whole RefPoint,

adjust aThresh to the required thresh, and then adjust Gain to make the

echo amplitude to about 80%. Move the probe back and forth to enable each

scan line to achieve the maximum echo amplitude, that is the echo

amplitude envelope (green dotted line) is not updated, and get the highest

echo wave position envelope curve (red dotted line), as shown in Fig. 4-43.

If the echo position envelope is not acceptable, press ClearEnv to

reproduce the envelope.

Press “ScanlineS” and “ScanlineE” to decide the start line and end line for

subsection calibration of B mode echo.

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Fig. 4-43 Create An Envelope

4) Tap Calibrate to finish delay calibration. Move the probe back and forth to

reproduce maximum position envelope of each scan line echo. If the

calibration result is correct, the red position envelope line should be among

the yellow dotted lines, as shown in Fig. 4-44. C:D is shown in the B-scan

image window info, which means delay calibration is finished.

Fig. 4-44 Delay Calibration Finished

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5) If the delay calibration result is accepted, select Finish to finish the

calibration, and the screen prompts “Do you want to enter the next

calibration SenCal?”. Select Yes to go to SenCal or No to exit calibration

and return to the desktop menu. If the delay calibration is not accepted,

repeat steps 3)~4) to re-calibrate.

In multiple group mode, when one group of delay calibration is finished, tap

Next to go to the delay calibration of the next group of scanned images.

[Link] Depth Calibration Method 1

Operation:

1) As shown in Fig. 4-45, put the probe on the test block.

Fig. 4-45 Depth Calibration Method 1 Test Block

2) Select DelayCal from the desktop menu and enter the delay calibration

screen, as shown in Fig. 4-46, input the depth value of the reference point

(Fig. 4-45) in the menu RefPoint, and set CalMode to Depth. RefError is

the visual error for each scan line delay, and the default value is 5%. When

the setup is finished, select Next to go to step 3).

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Fig. 4-46 Reference Point Setting

3) Adjust aStart and aWidth to record B-scan echo of the RefPoint, adjust

aThresh to the required thresh, and then adjust Gain to make the echo

amplitude to about 80%. Move the probe back and forth to enable each scan

line to achieve the maximum echo amplitude, that is the echo amplitude

envelope (green dotted line) is not updated, and get the highest echo wave

position envelope curve (red dotted line), as shown in Fig. 4-47. If the echo

position envelope is not acceptable, press ClearEnv to reproduce.

Press “ScanlineS” and “ScanlineE” to decide the start line and end line for

subsection calibration of B mode echo.

Fig. 4-47 Create An Envelope

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4) Tap Calibrate to finish delay calibration. Move the probe back and forth to

reproduce maximum position envelope of each scan line echo. if the

calibration result is correct, the red position envelope line should be among

the yellow dotted lines, as shown in Fig. 4-48. C:D is shown in the B-scan

image window info, which means delay calibration is finished.

Fig. 4-48 Delay Calibration Finished

5) If the delay calibration result is accepted, select Finish to finish the

calibration, and the screen prompts “Do you want to enter the next

calibration SenCal?”. Select Yes to go to SenCal or No to exit calibration

and return to the desktop menu. If the delay calibration is not accepted,

repeat steps 3)~4) to re-calibrate.

6) In multiple group mode, when one group of delay calibration is finished, tap

Next to go to the delay calibration of the next group of scanned images.

[Link] Delay Depth Calibration Method 2

Operation:

1) As shown in Fig. 4-49, put the probe on the test block.

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Fig. 4-49 Delay Depth Calibration Method 2 Test Block

2) Select DelayCal from the desktop menu and enter the delay calibration

screen, as shown in Fig. 4-50, input the depth value of the reference point

(Fig. 4-49) in the menu RefPoint, and set CalMode to Depth. RefError is

the visual error for each scan line delay, and the default value is 5%. When

the setup is finished, select Next to go to step 3).

Fig. 4-50 Reference Point Setting

3) Adjust aStart and aWidth to record B-scan echo of the RefPoint, adjust

aThresh to the required thresh, and then adjust Gain to make the echo

amplitude to about 80%. Move the probe back and forth to enable each scan

line to achieve the maximum echo amplitude, that is the echo amplitude

envelope (green dotted line) is not updated, and get the highest echo wave

position envelope curve (red dotted line), as shown in Fig. 4-51. If the echo
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position envelope is not acceptable, press ClearEnv to reproduce. Press

“ScanlineS” and “ScanlineE” to decide the start line and end line for

subsection calibration of B mode echo.

Fig. 4-51 Create An Envelope

4) Tap Calibrate to finish delay calibration. Move the probe back and forth to

reproduce position envelope of each scan line echo. if the calibration result

is correct, the red position envelope line should be among the yellow dotted

lines, as shown in Fig. 4-52. C:D is shown in the B-scan image window info,

which means delay calibration is finished.

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Fig. 4-52 Delay Calibration

5) If the delay calibration result is accepted, select Finish to finish the

calibration, and the screen prompts “Do you want to enter the next

calibration SenCal?”. Select Yes to go to SenCal or No to exit calibration

and return to the desktop menu. If the delay calibration is not accepted,

repeat steps 3)~4) to re-calibrate.

6) In multiple group mode, when one group of delay calibration is finished, tap

Next to go to the delay calibration of the next group of scanned images.

4.11.4 Sensitivity Calibration

Generally, the sensitivity calibration uses three kinds of test blocks, which are shown in

Fig. 4-53, Fig. 4-54 and Fig. 4-55. The test blocks in Fig. 4-53 and Fig. 4-54 are usually for

sensitivity calibration on an angled phased-array probe, and the test block in Fig. 4-55 is

mostly used for sensitivity calibration on a 0-degree phased-array probe.

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Fig. 4-53 Sensitivity Calibration Test Block 1

Fig. 4-54 Sensitivity Calibration Test Block 2

Fig. 4-55 Sensitivity Calibration Test Block 3

[Link] Sensitivity Calibration Method 1

Operation:

1) As shown in Fig. 4-56, put the probe on the test block.

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Fig. 4-56 Sensitivity Calibration Test Block 1

2) Select SenCal from the desktop menu and enter the sensitivity calibration screen, as

shown in Fig. 4-57, RefAmp is the echo amplitude after the calibration is completed,

and the default value is 80%. RefError is the visual error of the echo amplitude after

the calibration is completed, the default value is 5%, and ErrorUnit can be selected

as amplitude or dB value. Set CalMode to Sound Path. When the setup is finished,

select Next to go to step 3).

Fig. 4-57 Reference Point Setting

3) Adjust Depth to make the echo of reference arc appear at the center of the B-scan

image, and then adjust aStart and aWidth to record B-scan echo. Adjust aThresh to

the required thresh, and then adjust Gain to make the echo amplitude to about 80%.

Move the probe back and forth to make each scan line reach the maximum echo

amplitude. The maximum echo amplitude envelope curve (green dotted line) is
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shown in Fig. 4-58. In calibration, the white dotted line is the live envelope line of echo

amplitude for each scan line. If the echo amplitude envelope is not acceptable, press

ClearEnv to reproduce it. Press “ScanlineS” and “ScanlineE” to decide the start line

and end line for subsection calibration of B mode echo.

Fig. 4-58 Create An Envelope

4) Tap Calibrate to finish sensitivity calibration. Move the probe back and forth to

reproduce each scan line echo amplitude envelope. If the calibration result is correct,

the green amplitude envelope should among the yellow dotted lines as shown in Fig.

4-59. C:S is shown in the B-scan image window info, which means sensitivity

calibration is finished.

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Fig. 4-59 Sensitivity Calibration

5) If the sensitivity calibration result is accepted, select Finish to finish the calibration,

and the screen prompts “Do you want to enter the next calibration TCG_Cal?”. Select

Yes to go to TCG_Cal or No to exit calibration and return to the desktop menu. If the

TCG calibration is not accepted, tap ClearCalib and repeat steps 3)~4) to

re-calibrate.

6) In multiple group mode, when one group of delay calibration is finished, tap Next to

go to the sensitivity calibration of the next group of scanned images.

[Link] Sensitivity Calibration Method 2

Operation:

1) As shown in Fig. 4-60, put the probe on the test block.

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Fig. 4-60 Sensitivity Calibration Test Block 2

2) Select SenCal from the desktop menu and enter the sensitivity calibration

screen, as shown in Fig. 4-61. RefAmp is the echo amplitude after the

calibration is completed, and the default value is 80%. RefError is the visual

error of the echo amplitude after the calibration is completed, the default

value is 5%, Depth is the scan depth. Set GateMode to Depth. When the

setup is finished, select Next to go to step 3).

Fig. 4-61 Reference Point Setting

3) Adjust Depth to make the reference echo appear at the center of the B-scan

image, and then adjust aStart and aWidth to record B-scan echo. Adjust

aThresh to the required thresh, and then adjust Gain to make the echo

amplitude to about 80%. Move the probe back and forth to make each scan
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line reach the maximum echo amplitude. The maximum echo amplitude

envelope curve (green dotted line) is shown in Fig. 4-62. In calibration, the

white dotted line is the live envelope line of echo amplitude for each scan

line. If the echo amplitude envelope is not acceptable, press ClearEnv to

reproduce it.

Press “ScanlineS” and “ScanlineE” to decide the start line and end line for

subsection calibration of B mode echo.

Fig. 4-62 Build An Envelope

4) Tap Calibrate to finish sensitivity calibration. Move the probe back and forth

to reproduce echo amplitude envelope of each scan line. If the calibration

result is correct, the green amplitude envelope line should be among the

yellow dotted lines as shown in Fig. 4-63. C:S is shown in the B-scan image

window info, which means sensitivity calibration is finished.

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Fig. 4-63 Sensitivity Calibration

5) If the sensitivity calibration result is accepted, select Finish to finish the

calibration, and the screen prompts “Do you want to enter the next

calibration TCG_Cal?”. Select Yes to go to TCG_Cal or No to exit calibration

and return to the desktop menu. If TCG calibration is not accepted, tap

ClearCalib and repeat steps 3)~4) to re-calibrate.

6) In multiple group mode, when one group of sensitivity calibration is finished,

tap Next to go to sensitivity calibration of the next group of scanned images.

[Link] Sensitivity Calibration Method 3

Operation:

1) As shown in Fig. 4-64, put the probe on the test block.

Fig. 4-64Sensitivity Calibration Test Block 3

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2) Select SenCal from the desktop menu and enter the sensitivity calibration

screen, as shown in Fig. 4-65. RefAmp is the echo amplitude after the

calibration is completed, and the default value is 80%. RefError is the visual

error of the echo amplitude after the calibration is completed, the default

value is 5%, and ErrorUnit is the selectable amplitude or dB value. Set

CalMode to Depth. When the setup is finished, select Next to go to step 3).

Fig. 4-65 Reference Point Setting

3) Adjust Depth to make the reference echo appear at the center of the B-scan

image, and then adjust aStart and aWidth to record B-scan echo. Adjust

aThresh to the required thresh, and then adjust Gain to make the echo

amplitude to about 80%. Move the probe back and forth to make each scan

line reach the maximum echo amplitude. The maximum echo amplitude

envelope curve (green dotted line) is shown in Fig. 4-66. In calibration, the

white dotted line is the live envelope line of echo amplitude for each scan

line. If the echo amplitude envelope is not acceptable, press ClearEnv to

reproduce it.

Press “ScanlineS” and “ScanlineE” to decide the start line and end line for

subsection calibration of B mode echo.

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Fig. 4-66 Create An Envelope

4) Tap Calibrate to finish sensitivity calibration. Move the probe back and forth

to reproduce echo amplitude envelope of each scan line. If the calibration

result is correct, the green amplitude envelope line should be among the

yellow dotted lines as shown in Fig. 4-67. C:S is shown in the B-scan image

window info, which means sensitivity calibration is finished.

Fig. 4-67 Sensitivity Calibration

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5) If the sensitivity calibration result is accepted, select Finish to finish the

calibration, and the screen prompts “Do you want to enter the next

calibration TCG_Cal?”. Select Yes to go to TCG_Cal or No to exit calibration

and return to the desktop menu. If TCG calibration is not accepted, tap

ClearCalib and repeat steps 3)~4) to re-calibrate.

6) In multiple group mode, when one group of sensitivity calibration is finished,

tap Next to go to sensitivity calibration of the next group of scanned images.

4.11.5 TCG Calibration

TCG calibration is for the calibration of the difference in echo amplitude due to the

different distances between the same reflector and the probe in the ultrasound

propagation path.

Oblique-hole test block and step test block, shown as Fig. 4-68 and Fig. 4-69, are usually

used for TCG calibration. Oblique-hole test block is to calibrate angle phased array probes

and step test block is to calibrate 0-degree phased array probes.

Fig. 4-68 Oblique-hole Test Block for TCG Calibration

Fig. 4-69 Step Test Block for TCG Calibration

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[Link] TCG calibration Method 1

TCG calibration Method 1 uses a test block with a row of oblique holes, usually for angle

phased array probes.

Operation:

1) Put the probe on the test block as shown in Fig. 4-70.

Fig. 4-70 Oblique-hole Test Block

2) Select TCG_Cal from the desktop menu and enter the TCG calibration

screen, as shown in Fig. 4-71. RefAmp is the echo amplitude after the

calibration is completed, and the default value is 80%. RefError is the visual

error of the echo amplitude after the calibration is completed, the default

value is 5%. Set GateMode to Depth. When the setup is finished, select

Next to go to step 3).

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Fig. 4-71 TCG Calibration Screen

3) Adjust aStart and aWidth to enable the gate record the first reflector echo or

the B-mode image (or the start depth whole echo desired by the user).

Adjust aThresh to the required thresh, and then adjust Gain to make the

echo amplitude to about 80%. Move the probe back and forth to make each

scan line reach the maximum echo amplitude. The maximum echo

amplitude envelope curve (green dotted line) is shown in Fig. 4-72. In

calibration, the white dotted line is the live envelope line of echo amplitude

for each scan line. If the echo amplitude envelope is not acceptable, press

ClearEnv to reproduce it.

Press “ScanlineS” and “ScanlineE” to decide the start line and end line for

subsection calibration of B mode echo.

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Fig. 4-72 Build RecPt 1 Envelope

4) Tap Record, and the Record menu displays “1-1”, the first number

represents the serial number of current record point, and the second number

represents total record point number. Move the probe back and forth to

reproduce echo amplitude envelope of each scan line. If the calibration

result is correct, the green amplitude envelope line should be among the

yellow dotted lines as shown in Fig. 4-73. If the calibration result is not

acceptable, repeat step 4) till the calibration result is satisfactory.

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Fig. 4-73 Recording RecPt 1 Done

5) Tap NextPoint , Record menu displays “1-2”, and then finish the calibration

of RecPt 2 by referring to step 3) to step 4), as shown in Fig. 4-74.

Fig. 4-74 Calibrating RecPt 2 Done

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6) Repeat step 5) to finish calibration the echo of other hole. If recalibration of

calibrated record point is needed, tap LastPoint or NextPoint to select the

record point to be edited, and refer to step 3) to 4) to calibrate. If the

calibrated is finished, the B-mode image window Information bar displays

"C: T", indicating TCG calibration is finished. Press Next to go to step 7).

7) Set the curve amplitude and number, as shown in Fig. 4-75. The user can

set up six referenced curves at most.

Fig. 4-75 TCG Calibrated Curve

8) If the TCG calibration result is accepted, select Finish to exit the calibration,

and retu4rn to the desktop menu. If not accepted, tap TCG_Cal to repeat

steps 2)~7) to re-calibrate.

9) In multiple group mode, when one group of TCG calibration is finished, tap

Next to go to TCG calibration of the next group of scanned images.

[Link] TCG Calibration Method 2

A step block is used for TCG calibration method 2, mostly for testing 0-degree phased

array probes.

Operation:
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1) Put the probe on the test block as shown in Fig. 4-76.

Fig. 4-76 TCG calibration block

2) Select TCG_Cal from the desktop menu and enter the TCG calibration screen,

as shown in Fig. 4-77. RefAmp is the echo amplitude after the calibration is

completed, and the default value is 80%. RefError is the visual error of the echo

amplitude after the calibration is completed, the default value is 5%. Set

GateMode to Depth. When the setup is finished, select Next to go to step 3).

Fig. 4-77 TCG Calibration Screen

3) Adjust aStart and aWidth to record B-scan echo of the RefPoint, adjust

aThresh to the required thresh, and then adjust Gain to make the echo

amplitude to about 80%. Move the probe back and forth to enable each scan line
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to achieve the maximum echo amplitude, and to acquire the maximum echo

amplitude envelope curve (green dotted line), as shown in Fig. 4-78. In

calibration, the white dotted line refers to the live envelope of each scan line echo

amplitude. If the echo amplitude envelope is not acceptable, press ClearEnv to

reproduce it.

Press “ScanlineS” and “ScanlineE” to decide the start line and end line for

subsection calibration of B mode echo.

Fig. 4-78 Build RecPt 1 Envelope

4) Tap Record to record the echo amplitude of RefPoint 1. Move the probe back

and forth to reproduce echo amplitude envelope of each scan line. If the

calibration result is correct, the green amplitude envelope line should be among

the yellow dotted lines as shown in Fig. 4-79. If the calibration result is not

acceptable, repeat step 4) until the good result is obtained.

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Fig. 4-79 Calibrating RecPt 1 Done

5) Put the probe in the RecPt 2 position of the step test block, and then repeat step

3) to 4) to finish the calibration of RecPt 2, as shown in Fig. 4-80.

Fig. 4-80 Calibrating RecPt 2 done

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6) Repeat step 3) to 4) to finish calibration of other reference points. If recalibration

of calibrated record point is needed, tap LastPoint or NextPoint to select

needed record point, by referring to step 3) to 4). When the calibration is finished,

the B-mode image window Information bar displays "C: T", indicating TCG

calibration is finished. Tap Next to go to step 7).

7) Set the curve amplitude and number, as shown in Fig. 4-81. The user can set up

six referenced curves at most.

Fig. 4-81 TCG calibration curve

8) If the TCG calibration result is accepted, select Finish to exit the calibration, and

retu4rn to the desktop menu. If not accepted, tap TCG Cal to repeat steps 2)~7)

to re-calibrate.

9) In multiple group mode, when one group of TCG calibration is finished, tap Next

to go to TCG calibration of the next group of scanned images.

4.11.6 HorZero Calibration

HorZero calibration is for calibrating the distance between the probe central scale or probe

flank and the defect. By calibration, the defect position can be accurately positioned in the

horizontal direction.
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Take a 5.0L32-0.5 probe matched with an 16N55S wedge as an example to introduce the

HorZero calibration. The example shows calibration with RC1 (probe flank).

Operation:

1) After powering on the system normally, place the probe on the calibration test

block as shown in Fig. 4-82. Adjust system parameters to get the correct echo

image as shown in Fig. 4-83. Press Reading to make the data information bar at

the top of the screen to display RCI value.

Fig. 4-82 Calibration Test Block

Fig. 4-83 System Display Image

2) Adjust the gate to totally record the test block echo, move the probe back and

forth to find the maximum value of the echo. At this time, stabilize the probe

position and measure the horizontal distance D (30mm in the example) between

the probe flank and the defect as shown in Fig. 4-84.

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Fig. 4-84 HorZero Measurement

3) In Meas->ImageMeas menu, set Dsp MeasL to On, adjust VCursor1 to make

the cursor completely coincide with the test block defect as shown in Fig. 4-85.

Fig. 4-85 MeaLen1 Adjustment

4) Adjust HorZero value, to make the RC1 display value of data information bar at

the top of the screen equals to D value of step 3) as shown in the red frame of

Fig. 4-86. D value is 14.7mm in this example. Now the calibration is finished.

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Fig. 4-86 HorZero Adjustment

4.12 Phased Array Probes

4.12.1 Introduction to Phased Array Probes

The typical appearance of phased array probes is as shown in Fig. 4-87. See the

functional description in Table 4-6.

Fig. 4-87 Phased Array Probe

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Table 4-6 Components of Phased Array Probe

No. Function Description

1 Probe head

2 Probe connecting cable

3 Probe fixing screw hole

4 1st probe element mark

4.12.2 Installation of Phased Array Probe

See Fig. 4-88 for the connection status between the phased array probe and the system.

Fig. 4-88 Connection of Phased Array Probe

As shown in Fig. 4-88, connect the phased array probe securely to the system. Then push

the locking mechanism to the right, and the phased array probe can be locked firmly on

the system.

【Note】: Before pushing the locking mechanism to fix the probe, make sure that the

phased array probe is connected securely to the system, otherwise the phased

array probe connector or the phased array probe socket on the system might be

damaged.

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4.13 Wedges for Phased Array Probes

4.13.1 Introduction to Wedges

Wedges are used with phased array probes, so as to achieve functions such as probe

protection, beam delay or beam conversion.

See Fig. 4-89 for wedge types.

Fig. 4-89 Wedges for Phased Array Probes

Table 4-7 Introduction to Phased Array Probe Wedges

No. Function Description

1 0-degree wedge

2 Angle wedge

4.13.2 Wedge Installation

a) Installation of the 0-degree wedge:

1) Couple the wedge and the probe with couplant.

2) Use the hexagonal screwdriver and the screw configured with the system to

fix the probe and the wedge firmly.

b) Installation of the angle wedge:

Make sure the installation direction of the probe and the wedge is correct. As indicated by

mark 1 in Fig. 4-90.

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1) Ensure the mark face the bottom of the wedge. The wrong installation may

lead to inability to acquire proper ultrasound images.

2) Couple the wedge and the probe with couplant.

3) Use the hexagonal screwdriver and the screw configured with the system to

fix the probe and the wedge firmly.

Fig. 4-90 Installation of Probe Wedge

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Chapter 5
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5.1 Menu Structure

The menu structure in TG mode is shown in Table 5-1. For the menus with the mark * in

the menu structure below, tap the menu repeatedly to toggle between different step

values.

Table 5-1 Menu Structure

Main Menu StdMode

1st Submenu Probe Gate Meas Alarm DataSave

ProbeSel aStart* Rectify UpAlarm Line

LineSelect aWidth* AutoSrch. LowAlarm Column

ProbeDly * aThresh MaxSGain* ThickMax* Point

MtType Range* AutoGain ThickMin* Save

2nd Submenu
MtVel* DisplayDly* Gain Buzzer Delete

CaliZero -- -- -- NewFile

-- -- -- -- DataRec.

-- -- -- -- Preview

Main Menu ThCoating

1st Submenu Probe Gate Meas Alarm DataSave

ProbeSel aStart* Rectify UpAlarm Line

LineSelect aWidth* AutoSrch. LowAlarm Column

2nd Submenu ProbeDly * aThresh MaxSGain* ThickMax* Point

MtType bStart* AutoGain ThickMin* Save

MtVel* bWidth* Gain Buzzer Delete

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Main Menu ThCoating

1st Submenu Probe Gate Meas Alarm DataSave

CaliZero bThresh -- -- NewFile

2nd Submenu -- Range* -- -- DataRec.

-- DisplayDly* -- -- Preview

Main Menu Echo(Echo To Echo)

1st Submenu Probe Gate Meas Alarm DataSave

ProbeSel aStart* Rectify UpAlarm Line

LineSelect aWidth* AutoSrch. LowAlarm Column

ProbeDly * aThresh MaxSGain* ThickMax* Point

MtType bStart* AutoGain ThickMin* Save

2nd Submenu
MtVel* bWidth* Gain Buzzer Delete

CaliZero bThresh -- -- NewFile

-- Range* -- -- DataRec.

-- DisplayDly* -- -- Preview

Main Menu VelCali

1st Submenu Probe Gate Meas Alarm DataSave

ProbeSel aStart* Rectify UpAlarm Line

LineSelect aWidth* AutoSrch. LowAlarm Column

ProbeDly * aThresh MaxSGain* ThickMax* Point

MtType bStart* AutoGain ThickMin* Save

2nd Submenu
MtVel* bWidth* Gain Buzzer Delete

CaliZero bThresh -- -- NewFile

-- Range* -- -- DataRec.

-- DisplayDly* -- -- Preview

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Main Menu MultiMode

1st Submenu Probe MeasParam LayerMeas Alarm DataSave

ProbeSel LayerNum CurArea UpAlarm Line

LineSelect MearsObj AreaOnOff LowAlarm Column

ProbeDly * Layer1Vel* GateStart* ThickMax* Point

CaliZero Layer2Vel* GateWidth* ThickMin* Save

-- Layer3Vel* GateThresh VelMax Delete

-- -- Range* VelMin NewFile

2nd Submenu
-- -- DisplayDly* Buzzer DataRec.

-- -- Rectify MultiAlarmSel Preview

-- -- AutoSrch. -- --

-- -- MaxSGain* -- --

-- -- AutoGain -- --

-- -- Gain* -- --

Main Menu BScan

1st Submenu Control Parameter Meas Reading --

ScanMode Range* aStart* Reading --

EncodeSel DisplayDly* aWidth* -- --

ScanStep Gain* aThresh -- --

Start Direction bStart* -- --

nd
2 Submenu Save ThickRg bWidth* -- --

Browse LosMode bThresh -- --

[Link]* FreezMode HCursor1 -- --.

ImageDir -- VCursor1 -- --

-- -- Gain* -- --

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Main Menu Assistant

1st Submenu TDG TempComp -- -- --

On/Off On/Off -- -- --

StartGain* Unit -- -- --
2nd Submenu GainDiff* BasicTemp* -- -- --

StartTime* CurTemp* -- -- --

Slope* CompCoeff* -- -- --

Main Menu Display

1st Submenu Mode Parameter Reading -- --

DispMode LostCoupT Reading -- --

MainMode DiffRef* -- -- --
2nd Submenu
LastResult AVGNum -- -- --

SavedData MearsFreq -- -- --

Main Menu CustomCal

1st Submenu Back Next Finish -- --

2nd Submenu Each step of custom calibration

Main Menu V-PATH

1st Submenu Back Next Finish -- --

2nd Submenu Each step of V-PATH

Main Menu Mng

1st Submenu Storage Probe Encoder -- --

File Type Edit Test -- --

2nd Submenu
Save Delete Calibrate -- --

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Main Menu Mng

1st Submenu Storage Probe Encoder -- --

New Folder Add Edit -- --

Select -- Delete -- --

Edit -- Add -- --
2nd Submenu
Order -- Rename -- --

Open -- -- -- --

FileInfo -- -- -- --

Main Menu Setup

1st Submenu System Reference Info -- --

Brightness Unit DateTime -- --

ScreenCal Language Network -- --

Default Precision About -- --

2nd Submenu
License ColorEdit -- -- --

TouchSW Key1 -- -- --

VGA Key2 -- -- --

Main Menu Mode

1st Submenu PA UT TOFD TG --

5.2 Menu Operation

The operation of main menus and submenus in ultrasound TG interface is the same as

2.2.

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5.3 Function Description

5.3.1 Standard Mode

a) Probe

‹ ProbeSel: For selecting the probe connected to the system.

‹ LineSelect: Select DualProbe, and then select a V-PATH curve from the

curve option. It can be a default curve, or a custom V-PATH curve. In

standard mode, the default curve suffix is “* _sys"; in ThCoating or Echo

mode, the default curve suffix is "* _echo". For SingleProbe, the curve

selection is "None”

‹ ProbeDly: For setting probe zero.

‹ MtType: For setting material type of the tested object.

‹ MtVel: For setting ultrasound propagation velocity of the tested object.

‹ CaliZero: A hot key button. RefPoint1 and MtVel in CustomCal are used for

zero calibration. That is to perform fast calibration of probe delay according

to the valid echo signals in gate A based on the known material thickness

and velocity. After calibration is finished, the original value of ProbeDly is

refreshed.

b) Gate

‹ aStart: For setting start position of Gate A.

‹ aWidth: For setting width of Gate A.

‹ aThresh: For setting thresh position of Gate A.

‹ Range: For setting UT test range.

‹ DisplayDly: For setting the image display of ultrasound pulse delay number.

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c) Meas

‹ Rectify: For setting receiving detection mode. There are four detection mode

for selection: RF, Full, Positive, Negative.

‹ AutoSrch.: For turning on/ off AutoSearch function.

‹ MaxSGain: For setting the max search gain value when AutoSearch or

AutoGain is on. It is to limit the max gain value of auto search.

‹ AutoGain: For turning on/ off AutoGain function. The function cannot be

simultaneously used with AutoSearch (i.e. mutual restriction).

‹ Gain: For setting receiving amplifier gain. The higher the gain, the more

powerful the echo signals.

d) Alarm

‹ UpAlarm: For turning on/ off UpAlarm function.

‹ LowAlarm: For turning on/ off LowAlarm function.

【Note 1】:When UpAlarm is on, and the measurement value exceeds the

upper limit, the left indicator in the system front is turned on red, and the

background of the measurement value showed in the data information bar

is yellow.

【Note 2】:When LowAlarm is on, and the measurement value exceeds the

lower limit, the right indicator in the system front is turned on red, and the

background of the measurement value showed in the data information bar

is red.

【Note 3】:When UpAlarm/LowAlarm is on, and the measurement value not

exceeding the limit, the middle indicator in the system front is turned on

green, and the background of the measurement value showed in the data

information bar is white (default background).

‹ ThickMax: For setting the maximum value of the thickness.

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‹ ThickMin: For setting the minimum value of the thickness.

‹ Buzzer: For setting on/off of buzzer alarm.

e) DataSave

‹ Line: For setting the line of the data grid for the saved measurement value,

available for 1D/2D/3D file format.

‹ Column: For setting the column of the data grid for the saved measurement

value, available for 2D/3D file format.

‹ Point: For setting the spot in the appointed line or column of the data grid for

the saved measurement value, only available for 3D file format.

【Note】: In “A/Ba/SVa” and “Ba/BVa” display mode, the saved grid position

can be set by operating the touch screen.

‹ Save: For saving the current measurement point in the current

line/column/point position of the data grid. The save information of each

measurement point includes: measurement value, A scan and main

parameters. Press F2(defined F2 as SpeedSave) in non-B scan status to

save the data in the current line/column/point position of the data grid.

‹ Delete: For deleting the current measurement point from the current

line/column/point position of the data grid.

‹ NewFile: For creating a new data file. A “LCPSET” window is pop up,

including:

FileName: Enter by using the virtual keyboard.

FileFormat: 1D(Default), 2D, 3D.

RoleMode: LineFirst(Default), ColFirst.

LineAddMode: Number.

ColAddMode: Number.
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LineColRoll: Normal.

LineMinVal: 1(Default).

LineMaxVal: 10(Default, the maximum value is 1000).

ColMinVal: 10(Default).

ColMaxVal: 10(Default, the maximum value is 1000).

MaxPoint: 5(Default, the maximum value is 1000).

【Note】: The amount of measurement points saved in all the lines,

columns, and points in each data is maximum 5000 points.

‹ DataRec.: To recall the saved measurement point from the current

appointed position in of the data grid for displaying. After recalling the

measurement for operating, the saved measurement value and A scan wave

is frozen.

‹ Preview: For turning On/Off Preview. To recall the measurement point, and

to setup whether to apply the saved measurement point parameter into

current use after unfrozen.

Off: Apply the saved point parameter status into current use after unfrozen.

On: After unfrozen, return to the parameter status before recall operation

(that means the recall operation is only for preview).

5.3.2 ThCoating

a) Probe:

The same as 5.3.1.

b) Gate

‹ aStart: For setting start position of Gate A.

‹ aWidth: For setting width of Gate A.

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‹ aThresh: For setting thresh position of Gate A.

‹ bStart: For setting start position of Gate B.

‹ bWidth: For setting width of Gate B.

‹ bThresh: For setting thresh position of Gate B.

‹ Range: For setting UT test range.

‹ DisplayDly: For setting the image display of ultrasound pulse delay number.

c) Meas

‹ Rectify: For setting receiving detection mode. There are four detection mode

for selection: RF, Full, Positive, Negative.

‹ C_THK: For turning on/off coating thickness measurement function. Turn on

the function, when the ThCoating is measuring the workpiece thickness

under the coating, the coating thickness is also being measured. The

coating velocity should be known.

‹ CoatVel: For setting the coating MtVel value.

‹ AutoSrch.: For turning on/ off AutoSearch function.

‹ MaxSGain: For setting the max search gain value when AutoSearch or

AutoGain is on. It is to limit the max gain value of auto search.

‹ AutoGain: For turning on/ off AutoGain function. The function cannot be

simultaneously used with AutoSearch (i.e. mutual restriction).

‹ Gain: For setting receiving amplifier gain. The higher the gain, the more

powerful the echo signals.

d) Alarm

The same as 5.3.1.

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e) DataSave

The same as 5.3.1.

5.3.3 Echo

a) Probe:

The same as 5.3.1.

b) Gate

The same as 5.3.2.

c) Meas

The same as 5.3.1.

d) Alarm

The same as 5.3.1.

e) DataSave

The same as 5.3.1.

5.3.4 VelCali

a) Probe:

‹ WorkMode: For selecting the work mode. Three modes are available:

StdMode, ThCoating, Echo. In non-Multi VelCali, the velocity value is

measured and displayed according to the known MtThick value and the user

selected workmode.

‹ ProbeSel: For selecting the probe connected to the system, General and

Custom for option. TG probe is the optional probe serial manufactured by

our company. Custom TG probe is the non-standard mode or user’s

customed probe type. Probe specification serial include DualDelay,

SingleDelay, and Single Touch.

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【Note】:When using a dual-element probe for Thru-Coating or measure in

Echo mode, it is recommended to use the broadband-frequency

narrow-pulse probe 5M10FG-HL00 and 7.5M6FG-HL00 to achieve the high

measurement accuracy and stable measurement read.

‹ LineSelect: Select DualProbe, and then select a V-PATH curve from the

curve option. It can be a default curve, or a custom V-PATH curve. In

standard mode, the default curve suffix is “* _sys"; in Thru-Coating or Echo

mode, the default curve suffix is "* _echo". For SingleProbe, the curve

selection is "None”.

‹ ProbeDly: For setting probe zero.

‹ MtThick: For setting the known MtThick of velocity tested object.

‹ CaliZero: A hot key button. RefPoint1 and MtVel in CustomCal are used for

zero calibration. That is to perform fast calibration of probe delay

according to the valid echo signals in gate A based on the known material

thickness and velocity. After calibration is finished, the original value of

ProbeDly is refreshed.

b) Gate

The same as 5.3.2.

c) Meas

The same as 5.3.1.

d) Alarm

‹ UpAlarm: For turning on/ off UpAlarm function.

‹ LowAlarm: For turning on/ off LowAlarm function.

【Note 1】:When UpAlarm is on, and the measurement value exceeds the

upper limit, the left indicator in the system front is turned on red, and the

background of the measurement value showed in the data information bar

is yellow.
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【Note 2】:When LowAlarm is on, and the measurement value exceeds the

lower limit, the right indicator in the system front is turned on red, and the

background of the measurement value showed in the data information bar

is red.

【Note 3】:When UpAlarm/LowAlarm is on, and the measurement value not

exceeding the limit, the middle indicator in the system front is turned on

green, and the background of the measurement value showed in the data

information bar is white (default background).

‹ VelMax: For setting the maximum value of velocity.

‹ VelMin: For setting the minimum value of velocity.

‹ Buzzer: For setting on/off of buzzer alarm.

e) DataSave

The same as 5.3.1.

5.3.5 MultiMode

a) Probe

‹ ProbeSel: For selecting the probe connected to the system.

‹ LineSelect: Select DualProbe, and then select a V-PATH curve from the

curve option. It can be a default curve, or a custom V-PATH curve. In

standard mode, the default curve suffix is “* _sys"; in Thru-Coating or Echo

mode, the default curve suffix is "* _echo". For SingleProbe, the curve

selection is "None”.

‹ ProbeDly: For setting probe zero.

‹ CaliZero: A hot key button. RefPoint1 and MtVel in CustomCal are used for

zero calibration. That is to perform fast calibration of probe delay according

to the valid echo signals in gate A based on the known material thickness

and velocity. After calibration is finished, the original value of ProbeDly is

refreshed.
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b) MeasParam

‹ LayerNum: For setting the layer number of multi-Layers measurement.

‹ MearsObj: For setting the object of multi-Layers measurement. It is for

selecting multi-layers measurement or multi-velocity measurement.

‹ Layer1Vel: For setting MtVel of the first layer. When MearsObj is velocity, the

menu changed to MtThick1.

‹ Layer2Vel: For setting MtVel of the second layer. When MearsObj is velocity,

the menu changed to MtThick 2.

‹ Layer3Vel: For setting MtVel of the third layer. When MearsObj is velocity,

the menu changed to MtThick 3.

‹ Layer4Vel: For setting MtVel of the forth layer. When MearsObj is velocity,

the menu changed to MtThick 4.

c) LayerMeas

‹ CurArea: For selecting the current measurement area, 1~4 for option.

‹ AreaOnOff: For turning on/off CurArea and the corresponding measurement

gate. The measurement area will not be measured and statistic when it is

turned off.

‹ Start: For setting start position of the gate.

‹ Width: For setting width of the gate.

‹ Thresh: For setting thresh position of the gate.

‹ Range: For setting UT test range.

‹ DisplayDly: For setting the image display of ultrasound pulse delay number.

‹ Rectify: For setting receiving detection mode. There are four detection mode

for selection: RF, Full, Positive, Negative.

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‹ AutoSrch.: For turning on/ off AutoSearch function.

‹ MaxSGain: For setting the max search gain value when AutoSearch or

AutoGain is on. It is to limit the max gain value of auto search.

‹ AutoGain: For turning on/ off AutoGain function. The function cannot be

simultaneously used with AutoSearch (i.e. mutual restriction).

‹ Gain: For setting receiving amplifier gain. The higher the gain, the more

powerful the echo signals.

d) Alarm

‹ UpAlarm: For turning on/ off UpAlarm function.

‹ LowAlarm: For turning on/ off LowAlarm function.

【Note 1】:When UpAlarm is on, and the measurement value exceeds the

upper limit, the left indicator in the system front is turned on red, and the

background of the measurement value showed in the data information bar

is yellow.

【Note 2】:When LowAlarm is on, and the measurement value exceeds the

lower limit, the right indicator in the system front is turned on red, and the

background of the measurement value showed in the data information bar

is red.

【Note 3】:When UpAlarm/LowAlarm is on, and the measurement value not

exceeding the limit, the middle indicator in the system front is turned on

green, and the background of the measurement value showed in the data

information bar is white (default background).

‹ ThickMax: For setting the maximum value of thickness (when in multi-layer

thickness measurement).

‹ ThickMin: For setting the minimum value of thickness (when in multi-layer

thickness measurement).
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‹ VelMax: For setting the maximum value of velocity (when in multi-layer

velocity measurement).

‹ VelMin: For setting the minimum value of velocity (when in multi-layer

velocity measurement).

‹ Buzzer: For setting on/off of buzzer alarm.

‹ MultiAlarmSel: For selecting the measurement value of multialarm, L1 Val,

L2 Val, L3 Val, L4 Val, TotalVal(sum of each layer’s thickness in multi-layer

thickness measurement) for option.

e) DataSave

The same as 5.3.1.

5.3.6 B Scan

a) Control

‹ ScanMode: For selecting trigger mode, time base or encoder of BScan.

‹ EncodeSel: For selecting the encoder model.

‹ ScanStep: For setting the trigger time (time base mode) or trigger distance

precision (encoder mode) for scanning.

‹ Start: To start BScan.

‹ Save: For saving the scanned images.

‹ Browse: For setting browse method.

‹ BrowseStep: For setting browse speed.

‹ ImageDir: For setting the display direction of BScan images (DirHor /DirVer).

b) Parameter

‹ Range: For setting test range of ASan echoes.

‹ DisplayDly: For setting the pulse delay number of UT on screen display.

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‹ Gain: For setting receiving amplifier gain. The higher the gain, the more

powerful the echo signals.

‹ Direction: For setting the TG B scan display direction.

‹ ThickRg: For setting the display range of B scan thickness direction.

‹ LosMode: When the probe loses coupling, the scan stop or continue.

‹ FreezMode: For setting when press the Freeze button, the position of

cursor line stays in the scanned image, CurVal/MinVal/MaxVal for option.

c) Meas

‹ aStart: For setting start position of Gate A.

‹ aWidth: For setting width of Gate A.

‹ aThresh: For setting thresh position of Gate A.

‹ DispLine: For turning on/off the displayed measuring line.

‹ HCursor1/2: For setting the position of horizontal cursor.

‹ VCursor1/2: For setting the position of vertical cursor.

d) Reading:

Refer to 5.3.8.

5.3.7 Assistant

a) TDG

‹ OnOff: For turning on/off TDG function. TDG-Time Distance Gain curve.

Gain compensation based on time and distance, which may compensate the

loss of echo amplitude due to propagation of sound path.

When TDG function is turned on, the screen displays a TDG curve, which

corresponds to the actual signal position of gain compensation in the time

axis direction; while in the amplitude direction, the start gain and the target
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gain are compressed in the screen for display, which does not represent the

actual signal amplitude.

‹ StartGain: For setting the start dB value of TDG curve.

‹ GainDiff: For setting the gain compensation value, maximum 40dB.

StartGain+ GainDiff ≤ 110dB.

‹ StartTime: The valid start time of TDG curve(the sound time counting from

zero).

‹ Slope: The increased dB value of TDG curve per us.

b) TempComp

‹ OnOff: For turning on/off temperature compensation function. Generally

velocity of solid material decreases as its temperature rises. It is

demonstrated from experimental data that for every increase of 100 °C in

thermal material, the velocity decreases by 1%. If the temperature of the

calibration test block is different from that of the test part, you may turn on

TempComp function. Set up TempComp coefficient, and the velocity will be

compensated for temperature change.

‹ Unit: For selecting the temperature unit, Fahrenheit or Celsius.

‹ BasicTemp: The workpiece temperature when calibration. Adjustable

Celsius range: -10~200; Fahrenheit:14~392.

‹ CurTemp: The temperature of the tested workpiece. Adjustable Celsius

range: -10~200; Fahrenheit:14~392.

‹ CompCoeff: Coefficient of temperature compensation. Adjustable range:

-1.0~1.0.

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5.3.8 Display

a) Mode

‹ DispMode: For setting the display mode on the screen, A/BVa, A/Ba/SVa,

Ba/BVa for option.

‹ MainMode: For setting the main measurement reading display: Std, Diff,

MaxVal, Min, Avg for option.

‹ LastResult: For setting without non-coupling signal, the main measurement

result displays the last reading or blank.

‹ SavedData: For turning on/off the display of the history reading information

bar. It is an on/off control of the latest reading cache display on the right of

main reading bar. Invalid in MultiMode and B Scan mode.

b) Parameter

‹ LostCoupT: When performing Min/ MaxVal measurement, it allows a new

scan restarted if the probe lost coupling time (LostCoupT) reaches the setup

value

‹ DiffRef: For Diff measurement, the thickness value is the measured value

minus the DiffRef value.

‹ AVGNum: For Avg measurement, the thickness value is the average value

of multiple valid measurements for this number.

‹ MearsFreq: For setting the frequency of refreshing measurement readings.

c) Reading

‹ Reading:

The operation is the same as 2.5.1.

When the main reading is Big Value display mode, Reading 1~8 can be

displayed. When the main reading is small value mode or in B scan mode,

only Reading 1 and Reading 5 can be displayed.

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For the meaning of each symbol in the submenu Reading, see Table 2-4.

【Note】: "x" in Table 5-2 stands for Gate A/B/C, indicating the measurements in

Gate A/B/C.

Table 5-2 Meaning of Gate Measurement Symbols

Symbol Meaning

Hx Amplitude percentage of echo measurement point within the gate.

HxdB dB difference between echo measurement point amplitude and gate

height within the gate.

Std Standard thickness/ velocity measurement value.

MaxVal The maximum thickness/ velocity measurement in the valid measure

time in non BScan;

The maximum thickness of the scanned image in BScan;

Not available for MultiMode.

Min The minimum thickness/ velocity measurement in the valid measure

time in non BScan;

The minimum thickness of the scanned image in BScan;

Not available for MultiMode.

Diff The thickness measurement difference with respect to DiffRef.

Not available for VelCali and MultiMode.

Avg The average thickness/ velocity measurement based on AVGNum in

non BScan;

The average thickness of the scanned image in BScan;

Not available for MultiMode.

5.3.9 CustomCal

For entering custom calibration wizard.

5.3.10 V-PATH

For entering V-PATH wizard.

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5.3.11 Mng / Management

a) Storage

‹ File Type: For setting format of the saved content.

There are four data file formats.

1) Data: A folder for saving the measurement data(except B scan mode)

and the TG data file format is *.tgdat.

2) Image file: *.jpg format, for saving the screenshots.

3) Parameter file: For saving the setting parameters, and the TG

parameter file format is *.tgpar.

4) Record file: For saving the cine clips of BScan files, with the format

*.tgrec.

【Note:】The other sub-menu of Storage menu is the same as 2.3.10,

and the operation can refer to 6.1.

b) Probe

‹ Edit: For editing the customized probe information. The manufacturer’s

default probe cannot be edited.

‹ Delete: For deleting the customized probe. The manufacturer’s default

probe cannot be deleted.

‹ Add: For adding new probe name. The new added probe information in the

input window should be correct, especially the probe type, crystal size and

probe frequency. Otherwise it will affect the matching of the system and

probe.

c) Encoder

The same as 2.3.10.

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5.3.12 Setup

a) System

The same as 2.3.11.

b) Reference

‹ Unit: For setting the units for measurement, mm/ inch for option.

‹ Language: For setting menu language.

‹ Precision: For setting the display precision of measurement.

0.1mm/0.01mm/0.001mm for option in mm unit, and

0.01inch/0.001inch/0.0001inch for option in inch unit.

‹ ColorEdit: For setting the image and line display color of the system.

‹ Key1: For setting function of keyboard button A1. In TG mode, CSearch,

SSearch, AutoGainA and AutoGainB for option.

‹ Key2: For setting function of keyboard button A2. In TG mode,

SpeedSave(invalid in B scan function), Storage, ScreenGet and CaliZero for

option.

c) Information

The same as 2.3.11.

5.3.13 Mode

The same as 2.3.12.

5.4 Image Information Bar

The image information bar of ultrasound images is as shown in Fig. 2-2, which is for

parameter setting information. See Table 5-3 for the specific definition.

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Table 5-3 Definition of TG Image Information Bar

Symbol Meaning
AutoSrch AutoSrch or AutoGain enabled. If not, the display is blank.

AutoSrch: AutoSrch enabled.

AutoGain A: AutoGain enabled in Gate A.

AutoGain B: AutoGain enabled in Gate B.

StdMode Indicates the current mode.

StdMode: Standard mode enabled.

ThCoating: Thru-coating enabled.

Echo: EchotoEcho mode.

MultiMode: multilayer measurement mode.

DualProbe Indicates probe type.

SingleProbe: the probe is a single-crystal probe.

DualProbe: the probe is a dual-crystal probe.

5920m/s Indicates the material velocity.

8.40us Indicates the probe zero value.

TempComp Temperature compensation function enabled. If not, the

display is blank.

FileName:TEST_2D.tgdat The current data set file name and the saved location

L:3 C:1 P:1 prompt.

5.5 Description of WorkMode

5.5.1 StdMode

If WorkMode is StdMode, the thickness reading is the measurement value between the

calibration zero and the zero-crossing point of the first peak exceeding aThresh. The

small inverted triangle identifier automatically tracks gate measurement position.

For measurement in StdMode, see Fig. 5-1.

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Fig. 5-1 StdMode

Operation:

1) In Probe menu, set up ProbeSel, ProbeDly and MtVel. If required, perform

CaliZero, and enter the measurement state.

2) In Gate menu, adjust the gate position and set up the measurement parameters.

3) In Meas menu, set up Rectify and AutoSrch.

4) To enable over limit alarm, set up in Alarm menu.

5) To save the measurement data file, set up in DataSave menu.

5.5.2 ThCoating

If WorkMode is ThCoating, the measurement reading is the value between the

zero-crossing point of the peak exceeding aThresh and the zero-crossing point of the

peak exceeding bThresh. The small inverted triangle identifier automatically tracks the

position.

For measurement in ThCoating mode, see Fig. 5-2.

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Fig. 5-2 ThCoating

If ThCoating is enabled, the coating thickness is measured when the base below the

coating is measured by ThCoating. While performing ThCoating, the zero-crossing point

of the first peak exceeding aThresh is measured by the the software, and the coating

thickness is acquired from calculation.

The coating thickness is measured in ThCoating. See Fig. 5-3.

Fig. 5-3 ThCoating Mode (coating thickness measured at the same time)
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【Note】: When using a dual probe for ThCoating or measurement in Echo mode,

it is recommended to use the broadband-frequency narrow-pulse probe

5M10FG-HL00 or 7.5M6FG-HL00 to achieve high measurement accuracy and

stable measurement reading. For ThCoating measurement with a narrow-pulse

probe, see Fig. 5-4.

Fig. 5-4 ThCoating with a narrow-pulse probe

Operation:

1) In Probe menu, set up ProbeSel, ProbeDly and MtVel. Generally, perform

CaliZero for the known material velocity in Probe menu of StdMode. If required,

perform CaliZero in this menu again, and then enter the measurement state.

2) In Gate menu, adjust the gate position and set up the measurement parameters.

3) In Meas menu, set up Rectify and AutoSrch. If C_THK measurement is

enabled, set up the known material velocity, and the coating thickness can be

measured at the same time.

4) To enable over limit alarm, set up in Alarm menu.

5) To save the measurement data file, set up in DataSave menu.

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5.5.3 Echo

If WorkMode is Echo, the measurement reading is the value between the peak exceeding

aThresh and the peak exceeding bThresh. See Fig. 5-5.

In Echo mode, Gate A is the trigger gate. Adjust Gate A to record the first bottom wave (by

ensuring the measurement position in the gate is the peak position of the correct first

bottom wave, which can be determined by adjusting aStart and aWidth, and the position of

the inverted triangle in the gate line), According to the peak position in gate A, bStart is

shifted automatically in proportion to record the second bottom wave. The difference of

the peak in gate B and the peak in gate A is the thickness value of Echo to Echo (also by

ensuring the measurement position in gate B is the peak position of the correct second

bottom wave, which can be determined by adjusting bStart and bWidth, and the position of

the inverted triangle in the gate line) .

Echo mode is suitable for fast measurement of B1-B2 with different thickness. When

adjusting the position 2 gates for manual measurement is required, use ThCoating. By

adjusting the GateStart and GateWidth of the two gates, the Bm-Bn value (such as B2-B3,

or B3-B4) is measured.

Fig. 5-5 Echo Mode

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Operation:

1) In Probe menu, set up ProbeSel, ProbeDly and MtVel. Generally, perform

CaliZero for the known material velocity in Probe menu of StdMode. If required,

perform CaliZero in this menu again, and then enter the measurement state.

2) In Gate menu, adjust the gate position and set up the measurement parameters.

3) In Meas menu, set up Rectify and AutoSrch.

4) To enable over limit alarm, set up in Alarm menu.

5) To save the measurement data file, set up in DataSave menu.

5.5.4 Issues Related to WorkMode

a) The measured waveform amplitude or gate should be adjusted according to the

measurement requirements for each mode, enabling the signal at the measured

position exceeding gate thresh and ensuring measurement accuracy. If

AutoSrch or AutoGain can not be achieved, please cancel the automatic

function and use manual adjustment.

b) For ThCoating or Echo mode, it is recommended to use a broadband-frequency

narrow-pulse probe (i.e. less signal pulse cycles, for example the dual probe

5M10FG-HL00 or 7.5M6FG-HL00, the delay series of single probes) for testing,

so as to achieve the optimal measurement accuracy and stable measurement

reading. For the general wide-pulse dual probe, ensure the cursor position in the

2 gates corresponds to signal in the 2 gates and better measurement accuracy.

You may manually adjust the gate start, width and thresh of the 2 gates to

properly locate the measurement position.

c) If Rectify is RF, and GateThresh is default to negative, it measures the negative

waveform signal (below the baseline). The StdMode measurements correspond

to the first peak of negative signal in the gate exceeding gate thresh. The

zero-crossing after the peak is stable, which is conducive to stable display of

measurements. If GateThresh is set Positive, i.e. it measures the positive

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waveform signal (above the baseline). The measurements correspond to the

first peak of positive signal in the gate exceeding gate thresh. Due to the weak

peak signal, the zero-crossing after the peak is not stable, which is not

conducive to stable display of measurements. Generally it is suggested to set

RF (GateThresh is set Negative) or Negative for Rectify, so as to get the most

stable measurements displayed.

5.6 VelCali

Subject to the selected WorkMode, the material velocity is calculated and displayed based

on the known MtThick. This function is for velocity measurement of a single-layer

workpiece. For the velocity measurement of a multi-layer workpiece, use MultiMode.

When exiting VelCali, choose whether to apply the velocity measurement to the current

material.

Operation:

1) In Probe menu, set up WorkMode, ProbeSel, ProbeDly and MtVel. If required,

perform CaliZero, and enter the measurement state.

2) In Gate menu, adjust the gate position and set up the measurement parameters.

3) In Meas menu, set up Rectify and AutoSrch.

4) To enable over limit alarm, set up in Alarm menu.

5) To save the measurement data file, set up in DataSave menu.

5.7 MultiMode

If the workpiece has multilayer materials which are linked closely, you can use MultMode

to measure, provided that the material velocity for each layer is known. The actual

measurement effect is dependant on the multi-layer material. If the thickness for each

layer is know, the velocity for each layer can also be measured. For MultMode
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measurement, choose whether to apply the velocity measurement of the measurement to

the current material.

For MultMode measurement, up to 4 layers can be measured at the same tiem. There are

4 measurement gates L1, L2, L3, L4 in total. The measurement for the 1st layer is the

sound path difference between the first wave peak in gate L1 to zero; The measurement

for the 2nd layer is the sound path difference between the first wave peaks in gate L2 and

L1; The measurement for the 3rd layer is the sound path difference between the first wave

peaks in gate L3 and L2; and the measurement for the 4th layer is the sound path

difference between the first wave peaks in gate L4 and L3.

The main reading display for MultMode is the sum of layer measurements, with the

measurement for each layer displayed on the right of main reading.

For the measurement screen in MultiMode, see Fig. 5-6.

Fig. 5-6 MultiMode

Operation:

1) In Probe menu, set up ProbeSel and ProbeDly.

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2) In MeasParam menu, set up LayerNum, MeasObj (Thickness/ Velocity)

LayerVel (for thickness measurement) or Thickness (for velocity

measurement).

3) For MultiMode, adjust gate positions of each measurement area, set up the

parameters of measurement, and then enter MultiMode.

4) To enable over limit alarm, set up in Alarm menu.

5) To save the measurement data file, set up in DataSave menu.

5.8 BScan

BScan function is to perform thickness measurement based on the set time interal or the

encoder, and display the measurement reading of scan process in B-mode images, which

is for thickness measurement image analysis and recording for the scanned workpiece.

The scanning record files can be recalled or browsed in Mng module.

For the measurement screen in BScan, see Fig. 5-7.

Fig. 5-7 BScan Measurement

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Operation:

1) First select the WorkMode (StdMode, ThCoating or Echo) to set up regular

parameters and calibrate zero. Return to the desktop and enters BScan screen.

BScan uses the current work mode for measurement. It does not support VelCali

and MultiMode.

2) Set up ScanMode, ScanStep, ImageDir in Control menu. You may start and

finish BScan in the menu screen. When the scan is finished, save the record or

browse the current image.

3) In Parameter, set up the basic test parameters such as Direction, ThickRg,

LosMode and FreezMode.

4) In Parameter, set up gate position and measure cursor control.

5) In Reading, select the display for Reading.

5.9 CustomCal

CustomCal wizard is for MtVel and ProbeDly calibration. The user may choose to

calibrate ProbeDly (1-point calibration), or ProbeDly and MtVel (2-point calibration) at the

same time.

5.9.1 1-point calibration

[Link] Zero (ProbeDly) Calibration

1-point Calibration is to calibrate ProbeDly only with known velocity. Before calibration,

couple the probe on the test block to be calibrated.

Operation:

1) Tap CustomCal to enter the custom calibration screen. Set the basic parameters

for calibration, and select the probe and the curve based on the actual situation.

Select ProbeDly as the calibration mode, and set up the the test block thickness

for Ref1. Adjust to the appropriate Range and DisplayDly.

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【Note】: When performing CaliZero or 1-point calibration, use the thickness of

"Ref1" test block only for 1-point calibration zero value.

2) Tap Next and couple the probe on the test block 1 to be calibrated. Adjust aStart,

aWidth and aThresh to bring Gate A to record the first wave. Set up the velocity

of the tested object.

3) Tap Record and it pops up the window “Calibration Finished”. For 1-point

Calibration, only 1 point is recorded for zero calibration. If not satisfied with the

result, use ClearCalib to restore to the default velocity and probe delay.

【Note】: After the 1-point Calibration, the ProbeDly value is refreshed by the

calibrated value.

4) After finishing the operation, tap Finish to exit the wizard and return to the

original screen.

[Link] CaliZero

In addition to CustomCal menu (e.g. StdMode, ThCoating, Echo, VelCali, MultiMode),

you can use the hot key CaliZero for custom 1-point Calibration and achieve fast

calibration of probe delay.

5.9.2 2-point calibration

2-point Calibration is to calibrate ProbeDly and MtVel at the same time. Before calibration,

couple the probe on the test block 1 to be calibrated.

Operation:

1) Tap CustomCal to enter the custom calibration screen. Set the basic parameters

of the calibration, and select the probe and the curve based on the actual situation.

Select Vel+Zero as the calibration mode, and set up the the test block thickness

for Ref1 and Ref2. Adjust to the appropriate Range and DisplayDly.

【Note】: When performing 2-point calibration, use the thickness of Ref1 and

Ref2 test blocks at the same time for probe zero and velocity calibration.
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2) Tap Next and couple the probe on the test block 1 to be calibrated. Adjust aStart,

aWidth and aThresh to bring Gate A to record the first wave. Set up the velocity of

the tested object.

3) Tap Record to record point 1 (echo of Ref1), and Record menu is changed to 1.

4) Couple the probe on the test block 2 to be calibrated. Tap Record again and it

pops up the window “Calibration Finished”. Record menu is restored to 0

automatically. If not satisfied with the result, use ClearCalib to restore to the

default velocity and probe zero.

【Note】: After the 1-point Calibration and 2-point Calibration, ProbeDly and

MtVel values are refreshed by the calibrated ones.

5) After finishing the operation, tap Finish, exit the wizard to return to the original

screen.

5.10 V-PATH

V-PATH wizard is for management and making of V-PATH curve for a dual probe.

All the original dual probes have a set of default V-PATH calibration curves. Users can

make a set of custom V-PATH curves for a specific probe. Generally you need to identify

whether it is StdMode, ThCoating or Echo mode, and then make the custom V-PATH

curve for that mode. ThCoating or Echo mode may share the same V-PATH curve.

Operation:

1) Tap V-PATH to enter the basic setup screen. Select the WorkMode (StdMode,

ThCoating or Echo), and then select the probe and the curve based on the actual

situation. Use Del to delete the selected custom curve (the default curve cannot be

deleted); Use Add to add a custom curve, or you may select the default curve to

edit or modify; when the curve is added, LineSelect is switched to the new curve

automatically.

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【Note】: V-PATH can be a default curve, or a custom V-PATH curve. In

StdMde, the default curve suffix is “* _sys"; in Thru-Coating or Echo mode,

the default curve suffix is "* _echo". For SingleProbe, the curve selection is

"None”.

2) Tap Next to enter the edit and making of V-PATH curve. Tap Detail button to bring

up the setup screen, which shows the total default point number of the current

curve, the test block thickness values for the recorded points, and the measured

values before applying curve correction. Users can edit the total point number and

the test block thickness values for the recorded points. The V-PATH curve has up

to 32 measurement location points, and the selection of the 32 points shall focus

on an actual measure range that requires smaller measure error, such as the

range lower than 10mm (steel longitudinal wave), or 20-40mm (steel longitudinal

wave) range, but not a random measure point between the minimum to the

maximum range (generally the default V-PATH is fine). For high precision

application of different test ranges, you may create a number of custom V-PATH

curves.

【Note】: The default V-PATH curve is for browsing the recorded points only,

while edit and management functions can be performed on the custom

curve.

3) Couple the probe on the test block. Adjust aStart, aWidth and aThresh to bring

gate A to record the first echo, and set up the test range.

4) Select the point number to be recorded from “CurNum” column, and the test block

thickness for the record point is displayed in ”BlockVal” column. Bring gate A to

record the bottom wave of the tested thickness test block. Tap Record, and the

measured thickness value of the test block is added to the curve. Or you can

adjust the thickness value that requires adding a new record. After recording, the

thickness record point of the test block is inserted to the curve location

automatically. The point number afte r the inserted location is incremented by 1

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automatically. If not satisfied with the result, tap DeletePt to delete the thickness

record point of the test block, or DelAllPoi to delete all record points.

5) After finishing the operation, tap Finish, exit the wizard to return to the original

screen.

5.11 AutoSearch and AutoGain

5.11.1 AutoSearch (AutoSrch)

AutoSearch function may search and adjust waves quickly based on the received wave

signals. According to the wave signals of the tested thickness, AutoSearch quickly adjusts

the system automatically, including the adjustment of display delay, display range, gain

and the measurement gate. It provides a shortcut for operation. However, AutoSearch

cannot completely replace manual adjustment, which is subject to probe selection,

workpiece material, thickness and surface [Link] AutoSearch cannot capture and

measure properly, please turn off AutoSearch and use manual adjustement for

measurement.

If the probe type is DualProbe, in StdMode or ThCoating mode, AutoSearch shall

include auto adjustment of searching waves, range, gain and gates. If the workmode is

StdMode, software search will bring gate A to record the first wave and adjust autogain of

the first peak to 80%. If the workmode is ThCoating, software search will bring gate A to

record the first wave and adjust autogain of the first peak to 80%, and gate B automatically

records the second wave. AutoSrch in Echo, MultiMode and BScan is equivalent to auto

gain A only.

If the probe type is SingleProbe, AutoSearch in all work modes is equivalent to auto gain

A only.

AutoSearch can be set Single auto search, i.e. to auto search once if enabled once, or

Continue (continuous) monitoring and search.

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The maximum gain auto adjustment of AutoSearch is bound by the set value of MaxSGain.

If MaxSGain is set too high, it may result in searching abnormal noise signals; If

MaxSGain is set too low, it may result in the desired signals not measured. The specific

setup value shall be adjusted subject to the probe and workpiece.

Operation:

Select Continue, Single or Off in AutoSrch of the measurement menu. Or press the hot

key A1 (when it is defined as AutoSrch) to enable or disable the function.

5.11.2 AutoGain

If AutoGain is enabled, select auto gain for gate A or gate B (for ThCoating and Echo

mode only).For StdMode, the first peak amplitude in gate A is automatically adjusted to 80%

height; For ThCoating or Echo mode, the maximum peak amplitude in the selected gate is

automatically adjusted to 80% height.

AutoGain and AutoSearch functions cannot be enabled at the same time. The maximum

gain auto adjustment of AutoGain is bound by the set value of MaxSGain.

Operation:

Select Gate A, Gate B or Off in AutoGain of the measurement menu. Or press the hot

key A1 (when it is defined as AutoGainA/B) to enable or disable the function.

5.12 TG Probes

5.12.1 Probe Selection

The TG porbes include General and Custom. The general TG probes are a series of TG

probes manufactured by SIUI and available for selection. The Custom TG probes are

non-standard model or user’s custom probe model. The probe specification series include:

DualDelay, SingleDelay, and Single Touch. For the selection of TG probes, see Fig. 5-8.

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Fig. 5-8 Probe Selection

5.12.2 Table of Compatible Probe Specifications

See Table 5-4 for the Table of Compatible Probe Specifications.

Table 5-4 Table of Compatible Probe Specifications

Measurement
Range
Element (measurement
Frequen- Application Contact
Probe Type Diame- on 45# steel in Remark
cy Type Diameter
ter StdMode if not
specified
otherwise)

Dual-element delay type

TG5-10L 5MHz Dual-element 10mm 11.8mm 0.8～400mm

With probe
delay type,
cable
standard,
commonly use

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Measurement
Range
Element (measurement
Frequen- Application Contact
Probe Type Diame- on 45# steel in Remark
cy Type Diameter
ter StdMode if not
specified
otherwise)

TG7.5-6L 7.5MHz Dual-element 6mm 9mm 0.8～100mm

With probe
delay type,
cable
standard, thin
plate

TG2-12L 2MHz Dual-element 12mm 16mm Steel:

With probe
delay type,
3～600mm cable
high
penetration Nodular cast

Iron:

3～40mm

TG5-10HL 5MHz Dual-element 10mm 12mm 3～300mm

With probe
delay type
cable
High
temperature:

200°C

TG5-6L 5MHz Dual-element 6mm 10mm 0.8～200mm

With probe
delay type,
cable
standard

TG5-8L 5MHz Dual-element 8mm 10mm 0.8～300mm

With probe
delay type,
cable
standard

TGM5-10L 5MHz Dual-element 10mm 11.8mm Standard:

With probe
delay type,
0.8～200mm cable
Thru-coating or
Echo Mode Thru-coating
(Bm-Bn):

2～100mm

TGM7.5-6L 7.5MHz Dual-element 6mm 9mm Standard:

With probe
delay type,
0.8～100mm cable
Thru-coating or
Thru-coating
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Measurement
Range
Element (measurement
Frequen- Application Contact
Probe Type Diame- on 45# steel in Remark
cy Type Diameter
ter StdMode if not
specified
otherwise)

Echo Mode (Bm-Bn):

2～150mm

Single-element delay type

TG5-6DL 5MHz Single-element 6mm 8.2mm Standard:

Delay line
delay type, thin
1～20mm probe
plate
without
Thru-Coating
probe
(Bm-Bn):
cable
0.5～10mm

TG7.5-6DL 7.5MHz Single-element 6mm 8.2mm Standard:

Delay line
delay type, thin
1～15mm probe
plate
without
Thru-Coating
probe
(Bm-Bn):
cable
0.5～8mm

TG10-6DL 10MHz Single-element 6mm 8.2mm Standard:

Delay line
delay type, thin
0.8～15mm probe
plate
without
Thru-Coating
probe
(Bm-Bn):
cable
0.5～8mm

TG7.5-3DMD 7.5MHz Single-element 3mm 4mm Standard:

Delay line
delay type, thin
1～10mm probe
plate
without
Thru-Coating
probe
(Bm-Bn):
cable
0.5～5mm

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Measurement
Range
Element (measurement
Frequen- Application Contact
Probe Type Diame- on 45# steel in Remark
cy Type Diameter
ter StdMode if not
specified
otherwise)

TG10-3DMD 10MHz Single-element 3mm 4mm Standard:

Delay line
delay type, thin
0.8～10mm probe
plate
without
Thru-Coating
probe
(Bm-Bn):
cable
0.5～5mm

TG15-3DMD 15MHz Single-element 3mm 4mm Standard:

Delay line
delay type, thin
0.8～12mm probe
plate
without
Thru-Coating
probe
(Bm-Bn):
cable
0.4～6mm

Single-element contact type

TG0.5-25NL 0.5MHz Single-element 25mm 28mm Steel:

Without
contact type,
10～600mm probe
Low frequency cable
application
Nodular cast
iron:

10～50mm

TG0.5-30NL 0.5MHz Single-element 30mm 36mm Steel:

Without
contact type,
10～600mm probe
Low frequency cable
Nodular cast
application
iron:

10～80mm

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Measurement
Range
Element (measurement
Frequen- Application Contact
Probe Type Diame- on 45# steel in Remark
cy Type Diameter
ter StdMode if not
specified
otherwise)

TG1-20NL 1MHz Single-element 20mm 24mm Steel:

Without
contact type,
10～600mm probe
Low frequency cable
Nodular cast
application
iron:

10～80mm

TG2.5-20NL 2.5MHz Single-element 20mm 24mm Steel:

Without
contact type,
5～600mm probe
High cable
Nodular cast
penetration
iron:

5～80mm

【Note 1】: For the modes ThCoating and Echo, try to use a broadband- frequency

narrow-pulse probe TGM5-10L and TG7.5M-6 to achieve the best measurement

precision and stable measurement value.

【Note 2】: If low frequency (less than 2.5MHz) or high temperature probe is adopted,

it is recommended to select precision 0.1mm or 0.01 in.

【Note 3】: If testing coarse-grain or high attenuation materials, it is recommended

to select precision 0.1mm or 0.01 in.

【Note 4】: If the single-element delay probe is used for the first time, or it has not

been used for a long time before reuse, please remove the delay line of the probe

carefully along the screw thread, add sufficient coupling gel between the delay line

and the element, and then assemble the delay line back to the probe.

【Note 5】:Using other probes (including user custom probes) except the thickness

probe supported by SIUI, the specs like measurement range and precision cannot

be predictable and guaranteed.

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5.13 Application of Thickness Gauge

5.13.1 General Flow Chart

If the workmode is StdMode, see Fig. 5-9 for the flow chart of general thickness gauge

application.

Fig. 5-9 General Flow Chart

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5.13.2 Application Notes

For most materials, such as carbon steel, the general flow chart above is practical and

effective. On how to use the system, especially on calibration and auto search, see 5.11.

When testing a thickness close to the critical measurement range, sometimes AutoSearch

may need manual adjustement and judgment of the operator to ensure the measurement

accuracy. For coarse grain, high-attenuation material (such as ductile iron), special

composite materials and multilayer materials, please choose manual adjustment to

measure. Now it is very important that the operator be acquainted with certain ultrasound

theories and testing basics.

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Chapter 6
Management Operation
This chapter describes the operation and technique for storage, encoder, probe, wedge

and work piece management in the management menu.

6.1 Storage Management

The screen layout of storage management is shown in Fig. 6-1. For function description,

see Table 6-1.

Fig. 6-1 Storage Management

Table 6-1 Storage Interface Function Description

No. Function Description

1 1st level submenu

2 2nd level submenu

3 Storage path instruction

4 Return to the upper level folder

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No. Function Description

5 Storage File Name

6 Storage File Remarks

7 Storage File Preview

6.1.1 Storage Path Setting

Before file storage, please set up the storage path. There are two kinds of storage paths:

system internal storage path and external USB storage path. The folder name of system

internal storage path is Store, and the external USB disk storage path is USB storage root

directory.

Operation:

In the Storage management surface, rotate the knob to highlight the storage path. Press

Enter key to enter the storage path, then press main menu Storage to exit storage
management interface. The setting of storage path is completed.

【Note】: If a new folder is created in the storage path, select New Folder, enter the

folder name in the information bar on the right of the screen, and then press

Enter key. Rotate the knob, highlight Back to Previous, press Enter key to return
to the previous directory.

6.1.2 Setting Storage File Type

In storage management interface, select FileType submenu, rotate the knob to select to

save the file in Parameter, Image, Record or Report type.

1) Parameter File: For saving system setup parameters. The formats include: phased

array parameter file "* .pdat", conventional ultrasound parameter file "* .udat", and TOFD

parameter file "* .tdat".

2) Screenshot File: For saving system screenshots, in the format "* .jpg".

3) Record files are the full record file of the PA advanced scan, BScan or TOFD scan, the

record file format of the phased array advanced scan is “*.prec”, UT ciip record or BScan

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file is “*.urec”,

and TOFD scan is “*.trec”.

4) Report: For saving report screen, with the format "* .pdf".

6.1.3 File Storage

In storage management interface, use the knob and Enter key to select the target folder,

then press Save onscreen and the virtual keyboard pops up on the screen. Meanwhile

there will be a file name on the upper right bar. The default file name is “Time & Date”,

whose file type could be set in the submenu FileType.

After entering the file name, the user could tap the touch screen to switch to the file

remarks bar and continue entering the remarks.

After all information is entered, press Enter key and the file storage is complete. To quit

the storage Press Cancel.

In default, press A2 key, to quickly save screenshots as the picture format to the user

setup file path.

6.1.4 Create New Folder

In the storage management interface, the user can create a new folder under the storage

directory. Press New Folder to bring up the new directory dialog box, and then enter the

new folder name and press Enter key or OK on the virtual keyboard to finish creating the

new folder.

6.1.5 Select File

In storage interface, rotate the knob to highlight the selected file or folder, then press

Enter key. There will be a √ symbol appearing in the front box of the selected file or folder,
which means the selection is done. To cancel the selection, rotate the knob to highlight the

selected file or folder. The Select key will change to NonSel. Press NonSel to cancel the

selection.

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【Note】:Rotate the knob to highlight the Return to Previous icon, press the

onscreen Select key, and you can select all the files and folders on the entire

screen.

6.1.6 Edit the Storage Files

Editing the storage files include copying, moving, deleting or renaming the files or folders.

a) Copy and move

The copy function can copy the selected files or folders to another directory. The moving

function can move the selected files or folders to another directory.

Operation:

1) Follow steps 6.1.5 to copy or move the selected files or folders.

2) Press Copy or Move key in the Edit menu, another storage path operation menu will

appear on the right side of screen. Set up the storage path following 6.1.1 to set up the

storage location of the copied or moved files or folders.

b) Delete file

File deletion can remove the selected files or folders. The deleted files or folders cannot

be restored. Follow step 6.1.5 to select the files or folders to be deleted, select Delete in

the Edit menu, and the selected files or folders will be deleted forever.

C) Rename

Follow step 6.1.5 to select the file or folder to be renamed, select Rename in the menu

Edit, and the user can input the custom name and press OK on the virtual keyboard to

finish the name input.

6.1.7 Recall Data File

Select the files following step 6.1.5, press Enter or tap Open menu o recall the files.

a) Recall parameter file

After recalling the parameter file (suffix ". pdat ", ". tdat" or ". udat"), the system will reset
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the parameters according to the parameter file.

b) Recall image file

Image files (with suffix .jpg) will be displayed in full screen after file recall. Rotate the knob

to highlight the file to recall, and press Enter to open the image file. Turn the knob to

display the last or next image file. Press Cancel key to exit the recall interface.

The recalled full screen image is defaulted in the file path at the top of the screen. Press

the keypad Gain button to hide or display the file path.

c) Recall record file

After recalling the record file (suffix ".prec" or “.trec”), the user can enter the recall

interface of record files to operate the record files.

d) Recall report file

After recalling the report file (suffix ".pdf"), the user can open the report file.

6.2 Encoder Management

Encoder management is for naming, calibrating and deleting the encoder connected with

the system, the screen interface is shown in Fig. 6-2.

Fig. 6-2 Encoder Management Interface

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6.2.1 Test Encoder

This feature is for precision test of the existing encoder.

6.2.2 Calibrate Encoder

With the Wizard mode, the user may select the encoder name for calibration from the

touch screen, select Calibrate, and follow the screen prompt to finish calibration.

The operation of Calibrate Encoder is basically the same as Add Encoder. Refer to 6.2.5.

6.2.3 Edit Encoder

Edit Encoder is for editing information of new encoder parameters. The user may select

the encoder name from the touch screen, select Edit, and follow the screen prompt to

input the new encoder parameters. The default encoder name cannot be changed.

6.2.4 Delete Encoder

The user may select the encoder name from the touch screen, select Delete to delete the

selected encoder name. The default encoder name cannot be deleted.

6.2.5 Add Encoder

For the encoder connected with the system for the first time, users shall create the

encoder name, so that the system may identify the encoder info such as precision.

To add an encoder, users may follow the system wizard.

Operation:

1) Tap Add menu in Encoder interface to pop up the new encoder calibration distance

window as shown in Fig. 6-3. The user can enter distance to be calibrated (the default

is 500mm) and use the ruler to mark start point and end point of the calibration

distance on the smooth surface. After the calibration distance is confirmed, press Ok

to enter the next step.

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Fig. 6-3 Input Calibration Distance

2) The screen display is as shown in Fig. 6-4. Place the encoder at the start position of

calibration according to the wizard and press Step 1 to move the encoder to the end

position of the calibration, and stabilize the encoder, the screen is as shown in Fig. 6-5,

and then press Step 2 to enter the next step.

Fig. 6-4 New Wizard 1

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Fig. 6-5 Encoder Movement Distance

3) The screen is shown as Fig. 6-6, move the encoder backward to the start of calibration.

If Move Distances equals to the calibration distance entered in the Step 1) or in the

admitted allowance range (like Fig. 6-7), tap OK to enter the next step. Otherwise, the

user can tap Initialize to reposition the encoder at the end of calibration and move it to

the start of calibration again.

Fig. 6-6 New Wizard 2

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Fig. 6-7 Confirm the Encoder Movement Distance

4) The Screen prompts window for inputting encoder name as shown in Fig. 6-8, The

user can input a user-defined encoder name and press OK key in the virtual keyboard

to complete inputting the encoder name.

Fig. 6-8 Input Encoder Name

5) Adding encoder is completed as shown in Fig. 6-9. The properties of the added

encoder are shown in the right side of the screen including precision (mm) of the

encoder, calibration distance and calibration count.

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Fig. 6-9 Complete Adding Encoder

6.2.6 Rename Encoder

Users may select an encoder on the touch screen and select Rename key to pop out the

virtual keyboard. Input the new encoder name. The system default encoder name cannot

be changed.

6.3 Probe Management

Fig. 6-10 Probe Management

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Users may manage probe parameters through probe management. Users may also

create custom probe, and perform operation of edit or delete probe parameters.

6.4 Wedge Management

Fig. 6-11 Wedge Management

Users may manage wedge parameters for the available wedges via wedge management.

Users may also create custom wedge, and perform operation of edit or delete wedge

parameters, wedge info, edit or delete wedge parameters.

6.5 Workpiece Management

The workpiece management screen is as shown in Fig. 6-12. Users may create a new

work piece or edit the created work piece. The user-defined work piece can be recalled in

Scan Wizard.

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Fig. 6-12 Workpiece Management

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Chapter 7
System Setup

7.1 Screen Brightness

a) Select Setup-> System->Brightness, and turn the knob to set up the

screen brightness.

b) Screen brightness setup menu is for setting the system screen brightness.

Level 1 to 10. 1 is the lowest brightness, and 10 is the highest brightness.

c) Lower screen brightness can ensure a long life of the display screen, and

make the system work longer when the system is charged with the battery.

When the system is in bright environment, brighter screen can improve the

visual effect of the screen.

7.2 Touch Screen Calibration

a) Select Setup-> System->ScreenCal to activate touch screen calibration

function.

b) After the touch screen calibration function is activated, please calibrate

the touch screen according to the screen prompt.

7.3 Default

This function may clear all setups in the system, and restore them to factory defaults.

7.4 License

This function is for activating system optional software.

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Operation:

1) Connect the SD card or USB disk to the system, and wait till the system

prompt to identify the storage.

2) Select Setup->System->License, and the system prompts as shown in Fig.

7-1.

Fig. 7-1 Licensing

3) Select the software function to be activated.

4) Tap “Export activation file”, and this file will be stored in the SD card or USB

disk. The file name can be user defined.

5) Send the exported file to the distributor.

6) Copy the license key file acquired from the distributor to the root directory of

the SD card or USB disk.

7) Connect the SD card or USB disk with the system, and wait till the system

prompts, storage identification.

8) Select Setup->System->License, and select “Import license key file”.

9) Select the license key file in the pop-up menu and tap Yes. If the function is

activated successfully, the software function state will be displayed in State.

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7.5 Touch Screen Switch

TouchSW is for setting the touch screen operation On or Off. If Off is selected, the touch

screen operation is disabled, at the same time, the information bar at the top left corner of

the screen will display the disabled touch screen operation symbol as shown in Fig. 7-2.

Fig. 7-2 Touch Screen Operation Disabled

7.6 VGA

1) Select Setup-> System->VGA to turn on/ off VGA video out.

2) If the user connects the system VGA video out port to an external monitor, turn on

VGA (with the VGA enabled symbol displayed at the upper left of the screen), and

the system display screen is outputted to the external monitor.

7.7 Last File Name

Turn on LastFName function, the system will automatically record the last naming format,

and apply this format in new file naming. For example: the last naming format is “0001”,

then when saving the new file, the file name input box will automatically use “0001” as

default name. The user can decide to use this name or reinput a new name.
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Turn off the LastFName function, the system will not automatically record the last naming

format. The new file is named as “Date_Time_000000000000” by default. If there are two

files saved at the same time, the name is repeated.

7.8 Unit/Language Setting

Unit menu is for setting the unit used in system calculation. Language is for setting

system display language.

Operation:

Select Setup->Reference->Unit or Language to set the system displayed unit or

language.

7.9 Color Edit

It is for editing the color of system image and line.

Operation:

1) Select Setup->Reference->Color Edit to activate this function, the screen is

shown in Fig. 7-3.

Fig. 7-3 Color Edit

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2) Tap the item to modify color, select a suitable color, and then tap Ok to make

the setting take effect.

7.10 User-defined Key Setting

The user-defined keys A1and A2 can be set up as AutoGain, Storage or Save image,

PeakEvo. or CineRec.( in Conventional Ultrasound mode) function.

7.11 AutoGain

The value of AutoGain can be set up as required.

Step: Select Setup -> Reference -> AutoGain, and turn the knob to adjust the gain.

7.12 AutoMode

The mode for AutoGain can be selected, including Single and Continue.

‹ Single: Press the hotkey for AutoGain once, and the echo amplitude within the

gate is adjusted once to the auto gain value.

‹ Continue: The system will adjust the echo amplitude within the gate

automatically to the set auto gain value.

Operation: Select Setup -> Reference -> AutoMode, with Single and Continue for

selection.

7.13 DateTime Setting

It is for setting system display date and time.

Select Setup->Information->DateTime to set up the date and time.

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7.14 Network

It is for setting the system network port. Select Setup->Info->Network to activate this

function, the screen is shown as Fig. 7-4, and the description of each part is shown in

Table 7-1. After the setting is finished, tap Ok to make the setting take effect.

Fig. 7-4 Network Setup

Table 7-1 Network Setup Description

Name Function Description

Network Set up the network adapter used by the system. The system default

adapters is eth0.

IP Address In static IP mode, set up system IP address.

Subnet mask In static IP mode, set up system subnet mask.

Default gateway In static IP mode, set up system default gateway.

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Chapter 8
Operator Training and System
Maintenance

8.1 Operator Training

To ensure a safe and proper operation, the operator shall receive appropriate training on

ultrasound testing, especially training on phased-array ultrasound testing, and read this

Operation Manual before operating this system. The lack of relevant knowledge on

ultrasound testing may lead to unpredictable wrong testing results. Therefore, to acquire

information on ultrasonic testing training and qualification, please contact relevant NDT

societies, organizations or SIUI.

8.2 System Maintenance

Please use the factory configured accessories and options, such as probe cable and

communication cable. Incompatible cables may result in system internal circuit failure or

external connector damage. DO NOT drop any liquid into the system.

The system housing, glass panel and other parts may be cleaned with a piece of cloth

soaked with a little water or neutral household cleanser.

【Note】: DO NOT use any solvent to clean the system. The plastic parts may be

damaged or become fragile if cleaned with solvent.

8.3 Service

The system adopts the latest technologies and is made of high quality components. The

process inspection, the in-process testing and the quality management system are all

certified by ISO9001, ensuring that the system performance is optimized.

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In case any failure is found in the system, please shut off the system and take out the

battery. Contact SIUI service representative whenever it is necessary to repair or

re-calibrate the system. The contact information is listed in the Preface of the Operation

Manual. The warranty does not cover any unauthorized repair or disassembly.

Under the following situations, the safe operation of the system is not ensured:

a) The system is obviously damaged (with abnormal display or internal noise).

b) The system is stored in adverse environment for a long time (eg. abnormal

temperature or high humidity, or erosive condition).

c) Severe fall-down or pressure during transportation. Before transportation,

the system shall be packed to meet the requirements of shockproof, waterproof

and humidity-proof.

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Chapter 9
Common Failures and Troubleshooting

9.1 Software Update

【Note】: During the update, interruption of power supply is forbidden. It is

suggested to power the system with the adapter in software update.

The operation steps for software update are as follow:

1) Copy the software update package to the root directory of the SD card.

2) In system power-off state, connect the SD card to the system SD card

port.

3) Turn on the system, and the system updates automatically. No user

intervention is required. The system will automatically shut down when

update is finished.

4) After system auto shutdown, remove the SD card from the system, and

the system update is completed.

【Tip】: After the update is finished, the update package in the SD card should be

deleted if the SD card will be used for data storage; otherwise when the SD card is

connected to the system, the auto update runs upon next system power-on.

9.2 Cannot Power on the System

a) If the power supply is from the battery, press Power and the system has no

response:

1) Replace with a full-charge battery if the capacity is low.

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2) Remove the battery from the system, and wait for about 10 seconds before

installing the battery again in the system. Try to turn on the system.

3) Remove the battery from the system, and try to use the adapter for power

supply.

b) If the power supply is from the adapter, press Power and the system has no

response:

1) Check if the system is installed with battery. If yes, remove the battery, and

use the adapter for power supply separately. Try to turn on the system.

2) Check if the adapter plug is connected to the system, or comes loose.

3) Check if the adapter indicator shows the system works properly.

4) Disconnect the adapter from the main unit. Wait for about 10 seconds before

reconnecting the adapter to the system. Try to turn on the system.

5) If the battery is not used on the system, try to use the system with a full-charge

battery and turn on the system.

c) The system can be turned on, but cannot enter the application properly.

1) Turn off the system, and disconnect all the peripherals connected to the

system, including USB device, crawler and network cable. Try to turn on the

system.

2) If step 1) does not work, try to update the system with the update package.

See 9.1 Software Update.

d) If the failure still exists after trying the solution above, please contact the

distributor or SIUI.

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9.3 Cannot Power off the System

If normal shutdown cannot power off the system, long press Power for about 10 seconds

to force the system off, or unplug the adapter and/ or remove the battery to cut off power

supply. Restart the system to see whether it is in normal operation. If not, try to contact the

distributor or SIUI for service as soon as possible.

9.4 Cannot Identify the SD Card or USB Disk

a) RE-plug the SD card or USB disk.

b) Unplug the SD card or USB disk, restart the system and plug in the SD card or

USB disk again.

c) Try to use another storage device.

9.5 Cannot Charge the Battery

a) Check if the adapter AC power input plug is connected properly or comes loose.

b) Check if the adapter indicates normal operation. If the adapter works normally,

and the indicator is green.

If the failure still exists after trying the solution above, please contact the distributor or

SIUI.

9.6 Cannot Auto Identify the Phased Array Probe

a) Check if the phased array probe is manufactured by SIUI. The system can only

automatically identify the phased array probe made by SIUI.

b) Check if the phased array probe is connected to the system properly. See 4.12

Phased Array Probes for the connecting method between the phased array

probe and the system.

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9.7 No Image in Phased Array Mode

a) Check if the system correctly identifies the phased array probe model. Correctly

identified probe model will be shown in the information bar at the top of the

screen.

b) Check if the connected phased array probe matches the current scan mode.

Select Setup->System->Default, and the system will set the default parameter

according to the connected probe.

c) Select Scan->Calculate to recalculate the parameters.

d) Restart the system.

9.8 Attentions for Phased Array Scan Setup

a） Usually select LWave as the waveform for linear scan.

b） Select the waveform for sector scan subject to the probe and the wedge in use.

If no wedge is used, select LWave. If a wedge is used, and the wedge angle

exceeds the first critical angle, select TWave, otherwise select LWave.

c） If the wedge with an angle bigger than the first critical angle is configured, the

start angle and the end angle for sector scan shall fall in the range specified by

the wedge.

d） Wedge parameter of the phased array probe are described based on common

steel work pieces. If other materials are tested, the types listed may not apply.

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Appendix A System Technical Specifications

General Technical Specifications

Display Screen 8.4’’ high brightness TFT LCD, 800×600 pixels

Panel Character graphics panel

Operation Method Keys, knobs, the touch screen

Language English/ Russian/Hungarian/Polish

Unit mm/ inch

Battery Type Smart Lithium-ion Battery

Battery Capacity 7.5Ah

Battery Voltage 11.1V

Battery Quantity 1 pc

Battery Operation Time ≥4 hours

Adapter Input AC 100V~240V, 50Hz/60Hz

Adapter Output DC 15V

Adapter Power 70W

System Power 26VA

Data Storage Standard SD Card (16GB)

USB Connector 2 pcs

Ethernet Connector 1 pc

Video Out 1 pc (VGA)

Encoder Connector 1 pc (14-core)

Alarm Connector --

Operation Temperature -10℃～45℃

Storage Temperature -20℃~60℃

IP Rating IP65

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UT Mode

Imaging mode A scan

No. of Channel 1

Probe connector LEMO 00

No. of probe connector 2 pcs

Max. supporting elements 2 pcs

Pulse type Negative square

Pulse voltage 50V~500V, min. step 1V

Pulse width 30～1000ns, step 10ns

PRF 10～2000Hz adjustable, step 20Hz

Damping 25/75/200/1000Ω, 4 levels

Gain 0~110dB, step: 0.5/2/6/12 dB

Fine gain -4～+4dB

Surface compensation Full gain range

Bandwidth 0.5MHz~20MHz

Filter 10 levels

Rectification Positive/ Negative/ Full/ RF

Reject 0%~80%, step 1%

Range 0-15000mm, min. display range is 5mm.

Material Velocity 500-15000m/s, min. step:1m/s

Display Delay 0-1000mm, min. step: 0.01mm

Probe Delay 0-200μs, min. step: 0.01μs

Probe Flank 0-100mm, step: 0.01mm

Wizard auto calibration, angle calibration, DAC, AVG

Test Point Peak/ Flank/ JFlank/ GFlank/ GPeak

Three gates: to measure amplitude, amplitude dB difference,

Measurement
sound path, horizontal distance, vertical distance

Gate Start: Full range

Gate
Gate Width: Full range

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Gate Thresh: 10-90%, step: 1%

UT Mode

DAC/TCG （Curve/ Line）: Max. 6

Curve Function
AVG (including triple near field)

FullScreen,Coordinates switch (sound

path/depth/horizontal), single/continue auto gain (40~100%,

Auxiliary Function
step:10%), [Link], WaveComp., WaveFill,

PeakEvo. , gate magnify, record, screen shortcut

Audible and visual Alarm: WaveIn/ WaveLost (positive/

Alarm
negative)

Detection sensitivity
≥60dB（P2.5-20 probe）
surplus

Time Base Linearity ≤0.5%

Vertical Linearity ≤3%

Amplitude Linearity ≤±2%

Attenuator Precision 20dB±1dB

Dynamic Range ≥32dB (tested to JB/T 10061 standard)

Far field resolution ≥26dB

Equivalent Input Noise ＜40×10-9 V/ Hz

TOFD Mode

No. of Channel 1

Probe Connector LEMO 00

No. of probe connector 2 pcs

Max. Supporting
2
Elements

Pulse type Negative square

Pulse Voltage 50V~500V, min. step 1V

Pulse Width 30-1000ns, step:10ns

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TOFD Mode

PRF 10-2000Hz, step: 20Hz

Damping 25/75/200/1000Ω, 4 levels

Bandwidth 0.5-20MHz

Rectification RF

Filter 6 levels

Line Average 4 levels, 1/2/4/8

Wizard ScanWiz, CalcPCS, CalibZero, UTPara. TimeWnd.

Trigger Mode Encoder

Single Scan Length ≥90m (16GB memory card, 0.5mm encoder precision)

Range 0-15000mm, min. step:0.1mm

Material Velocity 500-15000m/s, min. step:1m/s

Display Delay 0-1000mm, min. step: 0.01mm

Probe Delay 0-200μs, min. step: 0.01μs

Probe Flank 0-100mm, min. step: 0.01mm

Defect height and length measurement

LW/BW reflection wave straightening

LW/BW reflection wave removal

Data Analysis Image contrast adjustment

Image gain adjustment

Image zoom

SAFT（Synthetic Aperture Focusing Technique)

Phased Array

No. of Channel 16

Probe Connector Tyco

No. of probe connector 1 pc

Max. Supporting
64
Elements

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Phased Array

Pulse Type Bi-polar square

Pulse Voltage 10-110V, min step 2V

Pulse Frequency 2-10MHz, step 0.5MHz

Pulse Energy 4 levels

PRF 100Hz-10KHz, step:100Hz

Pulser Delay 0-20μs, resolution 5ns

Pulser Focusing Single point focusing

Bandwidth 0.7-20MHz

Gain 0-80dB, step:0.1/0.5/2/6/12dB

Receiver Delay 0-20μs, resolution 2.5ns

Receiver Focusing Max. 1008 foci per scan line

Rectification Positive/ Negative/ Full/ Filter

Filter 6 levels

Scan Type A/S/L/C/D

Scan wizard, Velocity/ Delay/ Sensitivity/ TCG calibration

Wizard
wizard

Trigger Mode Time-based/ Encoder

Single Scan Length ≥3m (16GB memory card, 0.5mm encoder precision)

Scan Line Number Max.512 lines

Scan Angle Range -89°~+89°, step 1°

Angle Spacing 0.1°-5°, step 0.1°

Focus Position 6-500mm, step1mm

Range 0-1000mm, min. step: 0.01mm

Material Velocity 500-15000m/s, min. step:1m/s

Display Delay 0-1000mm, min. step: 0.01mm

Auto Calibration Velocity, Delay, Sensitivity, TCG, Horizontal Zero

Test Point Peak/ Flank/ JFlank/ GFlank/ GPeak

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Phased Array

Three gates: to measure echo amplitude, sound path,

horizontal distance, vertical distance.

Measurement
Two measurement cursors: to measure horizontal & vertical

position and distance between cursors on the image.

Gate Start: Full range

Gate Gate Width: Full range

Gate Thresh: 10-90%, step: 1%

Curve Function TCG: Max. 6 curves

Auxiliary Function Auto gain

Audible and visual Alarm: WaveIn/ WaveLost (positive/

Alarm
negative)

Display Measure Value 8 positions, user-defined

Data Analysis Image mode switch, image gate dynamic reconstruction

TG Mode

Standard (R-B1, the measurement from transmit pulse to the first

Work Mode
bottom wave)

Measurement 0.5～600mm(subject to probes, materials, temperature and the

Range selected configuration)

Indication resolution 0.001/0.01/0.1 mm(0.0001/0.001/0.01 inch)

0.80～9.99mm ± 0.05mm
Indication precision
10.00～99.99mm ± (1‰H + 0.04)mm
error
100.0～400.0mm ± 3‰H mm

Probe Delay 0～200 μs

Material Velocity 500～15000 m/s

Display Range 5～1000mm

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TG Mode

Display Delay 0～500mm

Measurement gate A is used in Standard mode.

aStart: 0～1000mm, step selectable

Gate
aWidth: 1～1000mm, step selectable

aThresh: 10～90% or -10～-90%(in RF), step 1%

Transmit pulse type Negative square

PRF 200Hz

Transmit voltage 50～400V (auto match to the probe type)

Transmit pulse width 30～1000ns (auto match to the probe type)

Operating frequency 0.5～20MHz (auto match to the probe type)

0～110dB

Gain Manually adjustable, step:0.5/2/6/12dB

Manually adjustable (for auto search or auto gain)

Rectification RF/ Full/Positive/ Negative

off/on; If enabled, auto adjusts to the proper display range, gain

Auto Search and gate position based on the measured wave signals, so as to
improve measurement efficiency.

Velocity Velocity dynamic measurement

measurement

Measure the known reference block for fast zero calibration

Calibration
Custom calibration (zero / zero + velocity calibration)

Measurement
Std / Min / MaxVal / Avg / Diff
reading mode

Alarm UpAlarm/ LowAlarm (by sound, light, data color)

Display mode A/BVa, A/Ba/SVa, Ba/BVa

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TG Mode

Refresh rate of
4/8/16/32Hz
measurements

Freeze, auto gain, history reading column, final reading

Other features
maintained

Storage Save, recall and delete parameters, data sets, screen shots

1D/2D/3D file format

Measurements recorded and displayed in grids; record length,

Dataset file conversion customizable

Each record point data includes measured values, basic

parameter settings and A-scan waveform data.

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