CONTENT

1. General Introduction...........................................................1
1.1 Construction of the Gauge...............................................................2
1.2 Standard Configuration ......................................................................... 3
Color Waveform 1.3 Optional Configuration........................................................................... 3
1.4 Specification ..........................................................................................4
Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge 1.5 Main Function ....................................................................................... 5
2. Keyboard Functions ................................................................. 6
UM-4 Series 3. Measuring the Thickness ......................................................... 7
3.1 Instrument Calibration ...........................................................................7
3.2 Preset Other Specifications ................................................................. 10

Operating Manual 3.3 Display Modes...................................................................................... 12

3.3.1 Normal Mode/ Thickness Value Mode..............................................12
3.3.2 Difference Mode................................................................................ 12
3.3.3 Limit Value Scan Mode..................................................................... 12
3.3.4 A-scan Snapshot Mode ................................................................12
3.3.5 A-scan Snapshot Amplification Mode ............................................ 12
3.4 Through Coating Measuring Function ................................................15
4. Data Storage Function .....................................................................16
5. Measurement Applying Skills ....................................................... 17
5.1 Measuring Error Prevention ................................................................17
5.2 Measuring Methods .............................................................................18
5.3 Pipe Wall Measurement ...................................................................... 18
5.4 Cast Measurement ...............................................................................19
6. Care and Maintenances ................................................................... 19
YUSHI INSTRUMENTS 6.1 Power Source Inspection .....................................................................19
6.2 Considerations .....................................................................................19
6.3 Maintenances .......................................................................................20
Appendix: Sound Velocities of Common Materials......................21
1. General Introduction
UM-4 series ultrasonic thickness gauge made by our factory with 2.4 inch
1.1 Construction of the Gauge
320*240 Color Dot Matrix LCD Screen, built-in A-SCAN snapshot, great
capacity data storage and through coating thickness function is a kind of high
precision, new-type, and portable industrial nondestructive testing instruments
according to ultrasonic measuring principle.
As the essential NDT instrument, UM-4 series can be widely applied in the
detecting fields like manufacturing, metal processing, chemical industry,
commodity inspection industry and so on. It can not only measures various
kinds of panels and processing components precisely, but also monitor the
thickness minus of tubes and pressure vessels in the manufacturing
instruments after corrosion.
All models of this series' gauges are standard with A-scan snapshot function; it
can help user better control measurement and avoid the inaccurate
measurement value caused by the factor of material itself. And the UM-4DL
with great capacity data storage function can save a total of 100,000 sets of
data, and can be output to the computer via USB to archive and data analysis.
UM-4D and UM-4DL have through coating function: when there is coating
layer on the surface of the material, the net thickness of the material can be
directly measured without removal of the coating layer.
The UM-4DL also has a large-capacity data storage function, it can store
100,000 measurements Data, and be imported to computer via USB, using the
random DataView software to make Statistics, analysis, archiving, printing
reports, etc.

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 1.2 Standard Configuration 1.4 Specification
Display Type 2.4 inch 320*240 Color Dot Matrix LCD Screen
NAME NUMBER
MAIN UNIT 1
Main Feature A-SCAN Snapshot Function
PROBE 1 Ultrasonic pulse echo and echo-echo method
Operating Principle with dual element probe
PROBE CABLE 1
ALKALINE BATTERY 2 (Prohibition of air transport) 0.60mm to 508mm(0.025" to 20.00"), depending
Measuring Range on material, probe and surface condition
COUPLANT BOTTLE 1 (Prohibition of air transport)
CARRYING CASE 1 Measuring Selectable0.01mm,0.1mm
OPERATING MANUAL 1 Resolution (selectable 0.001", 0.01")
USB CABLE 1(ONLY UM-4DL) ±0.05 (H＜10mm),
SOFTWARE 1( ONLY UM-4DL) Measuring Error
±(0.5%H+0.01) (H≥10mm）H is the thickness
1.3 Optional Configuration Measuring Limits Φ20mm×3.0mm(Standard probe PT-08)
Φ15mm×2.0mm(PT-06 probe)
of Tube (Steel) The measuring error is up to ±0.1mm
HIGH-TEMPERATURE PROBE CAST IRON PROBE
SMALL TUBE PROBE FINGERTIP PROBE Units Inch or Millimeter
PROBE CABLE STEPPED CALIBRATION BLOCK
Gain Low, Medium or High
RUBBER SHEATH STORAGE OPTION(ONLY UM-4)
Display Mode Normal, Minimum/ Maximum capture, DIFF/RR%
V-Path Correction Automatic
Probe’s Option and Measuring Range
Diameter of Available Update Rate Selectable 4Hz, 8Hz, 16Hz
Probe Frequency Measuring
Contact Contact Material Velocity Range 500 to 9999m/s (0.0197 to 0.3937in/us)
Description (MHZ) Range(steel)
Surface Temperature
Cast Iron Probe Minimum and Maximum alarms. Range of
ZT-12 2 17mm (4.0～508.0)mm (-10～60)℃ Aarm Settings 0.25 mm to 508 mm (0.010" to 20.00").
Standard Dynamic waveform color change on alarm
Probe PT-08 5 11mm (0.8～100.0)mm (-10～60)℃
Languages Selectable Chinese, English, Germany, etc.
Standard Probe
5 13.5mm (1.2～200.0)mm (-10～70)℃
TC510 Power supply Two 1.5V AA batteries, 24 hours standby time
Composite
Crystal 5 13.5mm (1.2～200.0)mm (-10～70)℃ Selectable ALWAYS ON or AUTO OFF after 5,
Probe TC550 Instrument Shut-off 10, 20 minutes of inactivity
Small Tube
Probe PT-06 7.5 8.7mm (0.8～30.0)mm (-10～60)℃ Operating -10°C to +50°C (+10°F to +120°F)
Fingertip Probe Temperature
PT-04 10 7.0mm (0.7～12.0)mm (-10～60)℃ Dimensions 153mm × 76mm ×37mm(H × W × D)
High Temperature 15.0mm
Probe GT-12 5 (4.0～80.0)mm Under 480℃ Weight 200g(including batteries）
Warranty One year

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1.5 Main Function
2. Keyboard Functions
1.Parameter configuration interface is simple and easy operation
2.A-scan snapshot: Users could see ultrasonic signal waveform on the There are 9 keys on the keyboard totally, including 3 virtual function keys
screen directly to verify the thickness value and analyses the cause of ( ), four direction keys ( ), two specialized function
the problem, then find a solution.
keys ( ). See the following illustration (2.1)
3.When the probe is coupled with the workpiece, the white font is the
thickness value.
4.Alarm Mode: Programmable Hi-Low alarm set point with Dynamic
change thickness value’s color.
5.Limit Value Mode: Catching the minimum and maximum value during
measurement.
6.Difference Mode: Getting the difference between the actual value and
the normal value as well as the percentage of difference value and
normal value.
7. Selectable units of mm and inch.
8. Great Capacity Data Storage: Stores 100,000 thickness values. (only
UM-4DL).
9. Measure the net thickness of the workpiece through the coating layer.
(only UM-4D&UM-4DL)
10. Optional Resolution: ×.×× mm /×.× mm; ×.××× inch / ×.×× inch.
Figure 2.1 KEYPAD FUNCTION ILLUSTRATIONS
11.Multi-languages.Available:Chinese/English/German/French/Japanes
e, etc.
12. Battery Life: About 24 hours.

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3. Measuring the Thickness
3.1.1 Probe zero procedure
3.1 Instrument Calibration
Before using UM-4 series, the instrument and probe must be calibrated. The
purpose of calibration is performing probe zero procedure and obtain the
sound velocity of the material being tested. And it’s important to set up the
correct probe model firstly before the calibrating process. UM-4 series'
calibration divided in to the following:
1. Probe zero calibration：Use the zero block on the instrument to set up the
probe zero procedure.
2. One point calibration：Use the zero block on the instrument to set up the 说明：只有在 5900m/S 声速下校零结果是 4.00mm。
probe zero procedure first, and then obtain the velocity from the test block
of known thickness. Note: Only when the sound velocity is 5900m/S, the zero calibration result is
3. Two point calibrations：Calibrate the probe zero and the velocity of test 4.00mm
blocks.
3.1.2 One point calibration
4. Dual Echo calibration ： Calibrate the velocity from the test block of
known thickness.
5.Setting the velocity manually ： If the material velocity is known, for
example the velocity of steel is 5900m/s. The sound velocity can be setting
manually.

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3.1.3 Two point calibrations 3.1.5 Sound velocity adjustment

Figure 3.1 Velocity adjusting steps

Attention 1: Measuring the standard block before calibration to ensure that the
current setting of instrument parameters can measure the standard test block
correctly.
3.1.4 Dual Echo calibration Attention 2: Probe zero procedure, one point calibration and two point
calibrations are suitable for single echo mode, dual echo calibration is suitable
for dual echo mode.
3.2 Preset Other Specifications
Press to enter the specification configuration interface, which
including many specification adjusting options like FILE NUMBER,
MEASURING MODE,VIEW MODE,PROBE SETUP, MINIMUM ALARM,
MAXIMUM ALARM, NORMAL THICKNESS, GAIN, RESOLUTION,
UPDATE RATE, LANGUAGE, UNITS, AUTO POWER-OFF, DELETE ALL
FILES AND DEFAULT SETUP. See the following figure:

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 MINIMUM ALARM: Set the minimum thickness alarm value, range of
0.15-635mm. The result will be displayed in red if the actual thickness is less
than the minimum value preset.
MAXIMUM ALARM: Set the maximum thickness alarm value, range of
0.15-635mm. The result will be displayed in red if the actual thickness is more
than the maximum value preset.
NORMAL THICKNESS: Set the normal thickness, range of 0.15-635mm.The
real concrete application will be introduced in the difference mode.
RESOLUTION: Set the decimal of the measurement result. Metric of X.X and
X.XX and imperial of X.XX and X.XXX.
UPDATE RATE: Selectable 4Hz, 8Hz, 16Hz
LANGUAGES: Selectable Chinese, English, Germany, etc.
UNIT: Selectable units of mm and inch.
DEFAULT SETUP: Default settings out of the factory.
Figure 3.2 SPECIFICATION ADJUSTING STEPS AUTO POWER-OFF: Auto shut-off - automatic power off with no operation,
optional duration: 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and 20 minutes.
FILE NUMBER – Select the current file. Total 400 files and each file could GAIN: Select the default value or reduction rate corresponding with the
save 252 thickness values. current setup, that is to say, adjust voltage magnification with high, middle and
MEASUREMENT MODE - Single echo and dual-echo mode, single-echo low three settings choices.
mode is used for common measurement, dual-echo mode is used for through CLEAR ALL FILES: clear the thickness data in all files.
coating measuring.
VIEW MODE: Normal mode, differential mode and limit scanning mode.
3.3 Display Modes
PROBE SETUP: Many kind of probes are available:
TC510 (Standard)
UM-4 series have three measuring interface display modes: normal
TC550 (Composite Crystal Probe)
mode, difference mode, limits value mode, and A-scan snapshot could
PT-08(Normal)
be recalled on each mode. Select in “VIEW MODE” of
PT-06(Small Tube Probe)
CONFIGURATION.
PT-04(Fingertip Probe)
ATTENTION: When the probe and the test material are not completely
GT-12(High Temperature Probe)
coupled, the letters in the various interfaces are in GREEN, when
ZT-12 (Casting Iron Probe)
properly coupled, they are displayed in WHITE color and when the
NULL: Other Type Probes
either the upper or lower limited are exceeded, the letters are displayed
in RED color.
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3.3.1 Normal Mode/ Thickness Value Mode 3.3.3 Limit Value Scan Mode
NORMAL MODE/THICKNESS VALUE MODE: The acquiescent Limits value scanning mode: This mode allows the customer to test thickness
opening interface. This interface mainly shows the present thickness of material continuously and to show the upper/lower limits after the tests. It
value with big font. shows the minimum and maximum values during testing as well as the present
thickness. Press the RESET relevant to get the limits when measuring
the thickness.

Figure 3.3 NORMAL MODE INTERFACE

1—the present thickness value 2—probe types, gain degree, single
echo, measuring units 3—material velocity 4—battery power display Figure 3.5LIMITS VALUE MODE INTERFACE
5—A-scan snapshot interface 1—the present thickness value 2—the maximum value 3—the
minimum value 4—unit 5—material velocity 6—battery power
3.3.2 Difference Mode 7—A—scan snapshot interface 8—reset

This interface shows the normal thickness value, the present thickness value, the 3.3.4 A-scan Snapshot Mode
difference between the normal value and the present value and the ratio between
the difference and the normal value. Before using this mode, presetting the normal A-scan snapshot model: in this mode, user could view the thickness
values and A-scanning waveform snapshot.
thickness is needed. The method can be taken according to chapter 3.2.

Figure3.4 DIFFERENCE MODE INTERFACE

Figure3.6 A-SCAN SNAPSHOT INTERFACE INTRODUCTION
1—the difference between the normal value and the present value. 2—the ratio
1—waveform snapshot display area 2—material velocity 3—present thickness
between the difference and the normal value. 3—the present hickness value. value 4—A-scan snapshot state identification 5—back to the state of
4—the normal value. 5—difference signal. 6—material velocity. 7—battery power. thickness value 6—magnify the current waveform 7— the triangle mark the
location of the thickness value
8—A—scan snapshot interface 9--Measurement Unit

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 3.3.5 A-scan Snapshot Amplification Mode
Enter A-scan snapshot amplification interface, at the same time, in the Note: UM-4 is the basic models without through coating function, UM-4D and
bottom left of the screen appears amplification identification, in this
UM-4DL have that function.
mode, you can see the A-scanning snapshot wave amplification figure
of the current thickness value, which is convenient for the user to
analysis and measure.
4. Data Storage Function
The UM-4DL have a powerful storage function, for saving one hundred thousand
thickness values, it adopt the storage mode of microgrid (the follow Figure3.10).
This is convenient for viewing and selecting the location of storage via adjusting
And the measurement data files can be transferred from the
instrument to a PC via USB communication, generate EXCEL or TXT format files.
Using our powerful Data View software to statistical and analyze measurement,
report via connect printer.

Figure3.7 A-SCAN SNAPSHOT AMPLIFICATION MODE

3.4 Through Coating Measuring Function

When measure a thickness of the object covered with coatings, there will be some
errors. UM-4D and UM-4DL could accurately measure the net thickness of the
object with double echo measurement principle without removing the coatings and
destroy the surface process. This function is achieved by measure the two
consecutive bottom echo of base material.
Press into parameter interface, according to Figure 3.2, set the measurement
mode to double echo and press again back to thickness measurement
interface. And then we can measure the thickness through coating, as the Figure4.1 GRID STORAGE MODE
following 3.9. 1—storage file number 2—line mark 3—row mark 4—the location of
thickness value or waveform 5—back to the state of thickness value
6—save thickness value or waveform 7—delete the selected data

Note: Only UM-4DL has the function of data storage and output in the standard
configuration.

Figure3.9 THICKNESS MEASUREMENT INTERFACE

WITH THROUGH COATING MODE

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 probe and the fine grooves of the measured material to make the barrier plate and
5. Measurement Applying Skills the slot are perpendicular or parallel to each other, and the minimum value in the
5.1 Measuring Error Prevention reading is taken as the measured thickness, which can achieve better results.
1. MATERIAL INFLUENCE
5.2 Measuring Methods
In many materials like nonmetal or plastic, the change of velocity is obvious, thus,
the accuracy of measuring is influenced. If the material of the object is not 1. SINGLE-POINT MEASUREMENT
isotropic, the velocity varies in different directions. In this condition, the preset Using the probe to measure a random point on the surface of the object, the
velocity should be the average value among the testing range, which can be reading displayed is the thickness value.
acquired through testing a block with the same velocity as the object average 2. DOUBLE-POINT MEASUREMENT
velocity value. Measuring twice at the same spot on the object, and making the probe inclines 90°
2. ULTRA-THIN MATERIAL in the second measurement, the thinner reading is the thickness value.
When the thickness of the testing object is below the minimum value of the probe 3. MULTIPLE-POINT MEASUREMENT
limit, the result may be incorrect, and the thickness can be acquired by contracting When the reading is unstable, measuring several times within a circle with a
certain point as center and 30mm as diameter, the thinnest reading is the thickness
the blocks when necessary.
value.
When testing ultra-thin materials, sometimes DUAL-ECHO happens, which is a 4. CONTINUOUS MEASUREMENT
kind of incorrect result and the result is twice of the real one. Another incorrect Taking continuous measurements along a specified path at intervals of 5mm or
result called PULSE ENVELOPE AND CIRCULATORY JUMPING, which less according to the single measurement method, the thinnest reading is the
means that the testing result is higher than the real one. In order to prevent this thickness value.
kind of error, when testing the object with the appropriate thickness as the
5.3 Pipe Wall Measurement
minimum limit and judgment is available, customer should pay attention to the
waveform displayed and adjust the gain or use blank function. When measuring a piece of pipe to determine the thickness of the pipe wall,
3. SURFACE CLEANING INFLUENCE orientation of the transducers is important. If the diameter of the pipe is larger than
Before measuring, all the dust, dirt and corrosion should be cleaned and the cover approximately 4 inches, measurements should be made with the transducer
like paint should be removed. oriented so that the gap in the wearface is perpendicular (at right angle) to the long
axis of the pipe. For smaller pipe diameters, two measurements should be
4. ROUGHNESS INFLUENCE
performed, one with the wearface gap perpendicular, another with the gap parallel
The extremely rough surface may arouse measuring error or even reading lost,
to the long axis of the pipe. The smaller of the two displayed values should then be
therefore, the surface of the material should be smooth before measuring through
taken as the thickness at that point.
polishing, filing, grinding or using high-viscosity couplant.
5. SURFACE OF THE ROUGH MACHINE PROCESSING
The regular fine grooves caused by rough machined surfaces (such as lathes or
planers) will also cause measurement errors. The solving method is the same as
that of 4. In addition, adjust the angle between the sound insulation layer of the

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5.4 Cast Measurement
It’s difficult to measure cast work-piece because there are some special features of
6.3 Maintenances
the cast measurement: the rough grain of cast material, the loose structure, and the Contact with the maintaining department of our company if the following
rough surface measuring status. So there are some tips to follow: problems appears:
1. Use low frequency probe like ZT-12 in our company. 1. Components damage and the gauge fail to measure.
2. When measuring the non-processing surface of some cast work-piece, high 2. The display of the screen is disordered.
viscosity couplant such as machine oil, grease or water glass is needed. 3. The measuring error is abnormally big in normal situation.
3. Calibrate the sound velocity with the standard block which shares the same 4. Keyboard operating is disordered or keyboard doesn’t work.
material and same measuring direction with the testing object. As the UM-4 series ultrasonic thickness gauge is high-tech product, the
maintaining work should be made by professional operator and please avoid
6. Care and Maintenances self-acting operations.

6.1 Power Source Inspection

When the instrument cannot be turned on, the battery should be replaced first.
The battery replacement method is as follows:
1. Shut down
2. Loosen the screws and open the battery compartment cover
3. Take out the battery, put in a new battery, pay attention to the polarity
Note: The battery should be removed when the instrument is not in use for a long
time, because even if it is turned off, there is a slight energy consumption, which
affects the subsequent use.

6.2 Considerations
1. Please be cautious of the zero block’s getting rust as couplant will be spread on
the surface of it when calibrating the gauge. After using, clean the zero block.
Avoid dripping sweat on the gauge in high temperature. Some grease spreading on
the surface of zero block is useful to avoid rusting if the gauge will be spared for
long. Wipe the grease out when reusing.
2. Be sure to avoid any caustic liquid such as alcohol or viscous fluids to prevent
corrosion to the cover and the display window, clean with water only.
3. Avoid scratching the surface of the probe. A worn probe will cause unstable
readings.

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 Sound Velocity Measurement Chart
Material Sound Velocity
Inch/µS M/s
Aluminum 0.250 6300
Alumina Oxide 0.390 9900
Beryllium 0.510 12900
Boron Carbide 0.430 11000
Brass 0.170 4300
Cadmium 0.110 2800
Copper 0.180 4700
Glass(crown) 0.210 5300
Glycerin 0.075 1900
Gold 0.130 3200
Inconel 0.220 5700
Iron 0.230 5900
Iron (cast) 0.180 4600
Lead 0.085 2200
Magnesium 0.230 5800
Mercury 0.057 1400
Molybdenum 0.250 6300
Monel 0.210 5400
Neoprene 0.063 1600
Nickel 0.220 5600
Nylon, 6.6 0.100 2600
Oil (SAE 30) 0.067 1700
Platinum 0.130 3300
Plexiglass 0.110 1700
Polyethylene 0.070 1900
Polystyrene 0.0930 2400
Polyurethane 0.0700 1900
Quartz 0.230 5800
Rubber, Butyl 0.070 1800
Silver 0.140 3600
Steel, Mild 0.233 5900
Steel, Stainless 0.230 5800
Teflon 0.060 1400
Tin 0.130 3300
Titanium 0.240 6100
Tungsten 0.200 5200
Uranium 0.130 3400
Zinc 0.170 4200
Note: The sound velocity in the above table is for reference only, please refer to
section 3.1 for the actual sound velocity calibration

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