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Contents

4.4 Differential/Rate-of-Reduction

Measurement Mode ............................. 4-8

4.5 Thi A-Scan Measurement

Mode (Optional) ..................................4-10

4.6 Velocity Measurement Mode

(Optional) ............................................. 4-8

5 Using the Optional Data Recorder ... 5-1

5.1 Creating a New Data Recorder File ....... 5-2

5.2 Recalling and Erasing Stored Data

Recorder Files ...................................... 5-4

5.3 Recording Thickness and Velocity

Measurements in Data Recorder

Files ...................................................... 5-5

5.3.1 Recording A-Scans in Data

Recorder Files .............................. 5-6

5.3.2 Navigating Through Data

Recorder Files .............................. 5-6

5.4 Printing a Report .................................... 5-6

6 I/O Features ........................................ 6-1

6.1 Transmitting Data to an External

Device ..................................................... 6-2

6.2 Setting Communication Speed

(Baud Rate) and Connecting to a PC ... 6-4

6.3 Remote Commands ............................... 6-4

7 Specifications

7.1 Instrument Specifications ..................... 7-2

7.2 A-Scan Option Features ......................... 7-5

7.3 Velocity Measurement Option

Features ................................................ 7-5

7.4 Data Recorder Option Features ............. 7-6

7.5 CL 5 Probe/Transducer

Specifications....................................... 7-6

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CL 5

Contents

4.4 Differential/Rate-of-Reduction

Measurement Mode ............................. 4-8

4.5 Thi A-Scan Measurement

Mode (Optional) ..................................4-10

4.6 Velocity Measurement Mode

(Optional) ............................................. 4-8

5 Using the Optional Data Recorder ... 5-1

5.1 Creating a New Data Recorder File ....... 5-2

5.2 Recalling and Erasing Stored Data

Recorder Files ...................................... 5-4

5.3 Recording Thickness and Velocity

Measurements in Data Recorder

Files ...................................................... 5-5

5.3.1 Recording A-Scans in Data

Recorder Files .............................. 5-6

5.3.2 Navigating Through Data

Recorder Files .............................. 5-6

5.4 Printing a Report .................................... 5-6

6 I/O Features ........................................ 6-1

6.1 Transmitting Data to an External

Device ..................................................... 6-2

6.2 Setting Communication Speed

(Baud Rate) and Connecting to a PC ... 6-4

6.3 Remote Commands ............................... 6-4

7 Specifications

7.1 Instrument Specifications ..................... 7-2

7.2 A-Scan Option Features ......................... 7-5

7.3 Velocity Measurement Option

Features ................................................ 7-5

7.4 Data Recorder Option Features ............. 7-6

7.5 CL 5 Probe/Transducer

Specifications....................................... 7-6

Summary of Contents for CL 5

Page 1: ...CL 5 Operating Manual Ident Nr 021 002 296 Issue 01 CL 5 Operating Manual Ident Nr 021 002 296 Issue 01 ...

Page 2: ...Issue 01 04 2005 applies to software version XX 04 XX Issue 01 04 2005 applies to software version XX 04 XX ...

Page 3: ...yedView 4 2 4 2 Normal Measurement Mode No A Scan 4 3 4 3 Min Scan and Max Scan Measurement Mode 4 6 CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 0 1 Contents 1 General Information 1 1 1 1 Supplying Power to the CL 5 1 2 1 2 Powering On and Off the Instrument 1 4 1 3 Key Features of the CL 5 1 4 CL 5 Precision Thickness Measurement Base Instrument 1 5 Instrument Options 1 6 1 4 What s in this Manual 1 6 2 Understanding th...

Page 4: ...tion Features 7 5 7 4 Data Recorder Option Features 7 6 7 5 CL 5 Probe Transducer Specifications 7 6 0 2 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 Contents 4 4 Differential Rate of Reduction Measurement Mode 4 8 4 5 Thickness A Scan Measurement Mode Optional 4 10 4 6 Velocity Measurement Mode Optional 4 8 5 Using the Optional Data Recorder 5 1 5 1 Creating a New Data Recorder File 5 2 5 2 Recalling and Erasing Stored D...

Page 5: ...perating Software 9 2 9 3 EMC Documentation 9 3 9 4 Manufacturer Service Addresses 9 5 10 Index 10 1 CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 0 3 Contents 8 Maintenance Care of the Instrument 8 2 9 Appendix 9 1 9 1 Resetting the Operating Software 9 2 9 2 Upgrading the Operating Software 9 2 9 3 EMC Documentation 9 3 9 4 Manufacturer Service Addresses 9 5 10 Index 10 1 ...

Page 6: ...pecifications is avail able from various technical societies industry groups and government agencies 0 4 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 Important Notice Important Notice The following information must be read and understood by any user of a GE Inspection Technologies ultrasonic thickness gauge Failure to follow these instructions can lead to errors in thickness measurements or other test results Decisions ba...

Page 7: ...t piece this block should be flat and smooth and as thick as the maximum thickness of the test piece CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 0 5 Important Notice Testing Limitations In ultrasonic testing information is obtained only from within the limits of the sound beam Operators must exercise great caution in making inferences about the test material outside the limits of the sound beam For example when testing l...

Page 8: ...nditions display readings which are twice or in some cases three times the actual material thickness 0 6 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 Important Notice Operators should also be aware that the sound velocity may not be constant in the material being tested heat treating for example can cause significant changes in sound velocity This must be considered when eval uating the accuracy of the thickness provided ...

Page 9: ...t provided with the instrument Do not attempt to charge the provided batteries on an outside charger CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 0 7 Important Notice being measured This effect commonly known as doubling can occur below the minimum specified range of the transducer If the transducer being used is worn doubling is possible at a thickness greater than the minimum of the specified range When using a new tran...

Page 10: ...Trained Service Centers For the location of the nearest facility refer to section 9 4 of this manual 0 8 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 Important Notice Software According to the current state of the art software is never completely free from errors Before using any software controlled test equipment please make sure that the required functions operate perfectly in the intended combination Defects errors and...

Page 11: ...CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 1 1 General Information 1 CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 1 1 General Information 1 ...

Page 12: ...tment replace the compartment cover Instructions on specifying battery type are found in Section 3 2 1 2 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 General Information Supplying Power to the CL 5 The CL 5 is an ultrasonic precision thickness measurement device It s available with optional live A Scan display acoustic velocity measurement capability and a data recorder in which as many 10 000 thickness measurements per f...

Page 13: ...ion of the External Power Connector to which the instrument s Li battery pack s charger be connected CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 1 3 Supplying Power to the CL 5 General Information FIGURE 1 1 Insert batteries as shown here Notice the location of the External Power Connector to which the instrument s Li battery pack s charger be connected ...

Page 14: ...isplay with Backlight and Adjustable Contrast General Information Powering On and Off the Instrument 1 4 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 Note When the battery indicator is in the last quarter as indicated by the display screen symbol replace the batteries as soon as possible The CL 5 automatically shuts off when batteries are too weak for reliable operation However settings are saved and restored when the ins...

Page 15: ...al Operating Instruction Card Certificate of Conformity Key Features of the CL 5 General Information CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 1 5 Approximately 25 hours life with the Li battery pack or 3 AA alkaline batteries Easy to use single level menu system Multiple display screen languages User selectable measurement resolution to 0 0001 inch 0 001 mm Normal thickness Min Scan Max Scan and Differential Rate of R...

Page 16: ... equipped instruments and make other configuration settings General Information What s in the Manual 1 6 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 Instrument Options A Scan Upgrade Option Data Recorder Upgrade Option Velocity Measurement Option 1 4 What s in this Manual The CL 5 Operating Manual is divided into ten chapters All chapters except 4 and 5 apply to all instruments The last two sections of Chapter 4 apply on...

Page 17: ...gure the instrument to communicate with PCs and printers Thickness value format Remote control codes CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 1 7 What s in this Manual General Information Adjust the instrument gain setting Specify the nominal material thickness Calibrate and zero the instrument probe combination Set maximum and minimum alarm values Create and erase custom setup files Lock and unlock instrument control...

Page 18: ...e EMC documentation How to obtain service Chapter 10 Index What s in this Manual General Information 1 8 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 Chapter 7 Specifications Chapter 8 Maintenance Chapter 9 Appendix Reset the operating software Upgrade the operating software EMC documentation How to obtain service Chapter 10 Index What s in this Manual General Information ...

Page 19: ...CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 2 1 Understanding the Keypad Menu System and Displays 2 CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 2 1 Understanding the Keypad Menu System and Displays 2 ...

Page 20: ...lay when this option is installed and activated Figure 2 2 shows four representative display screens 2 2 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 Understanding the Keypad Menu System and Displays Keypad Features The CL 5 s display keypad and functional commands are easy to interpret and use In this chapter you ll find a brief explanation of all display and keypad features You ll also find references to manual sections...

Page 21: ...erpreting Display Screens Understanding the Keypad Menu System and Displays FIGURE 2 1 Key Functions CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 2 3 Interpreting Display Screens Understanding the Keypad Menu System and Displays FIGURE 2 1 Key Functions ...

Page 22: ...nd differential value in the unit of measurement or as a percentage when compared to a nominal value 2 4 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 Interpreting Display Screens Understanding the Keypad Menu System and Displays FIGURE 2 2 MEASUREMENT DISPLAY MODE The display s appearance varies based on installed instrument options as well as instrument display settings NORMAL view mode is available in all instruments re...

Page 23: ...ntrols listed on the configuration display screen vary depending on the installed options Figure 2 5 CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 2 5 Understanding the Keypad Menu System and Displays Interpreting Display Screens Probe Setup Display Mode Allows the user to select a standard preloaded instrument setup each matched to a specific probe model or a custom user defined setup Custom Setups are created using this ...

Page 24: ...o any instrument or created using this display see Section 3 5 for information on Custom Setup files 2 6 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 Interpreting Display Screens Understanding the Keypad Menu System and Displays FIGURE 2 3 PROBE SETUP DISPLAY MODE Allows selection of a preloaded or Custom Setup file which automatically recalls all parameter settings Note that Custom Setups can be downloaded from an UltraM...

Page 25: ...cans and navigate through file contents as shown here See Chapter 5 to work with Data Recorder files CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 2 7 Understanding the Keypad Menu System and Displays Interpreting Display Screens FIGURE 2 4 FILE DISPLAY MODE When installed and activated the data recorder option allows users to create data recorder files store thickness readings and accompanying A Scans and navigate through...

Page 26: ...d option configuration All settings listed on the Configuration display are described in Section 2 3 2 8 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 Interpreting Display Screens Understanding the Keypad Menu System and Displays FIGURE 2 5 CONFIGURATION DISPLAY MODE The contents of the Configuration display depend on the instrument s installed option configuration All settings listed on the Configuration display are descr...

Page 27: ... 3 2 Understanding the Keypad Menu System and Displays Working with the Configuration Display Module CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 2 9 2 3 Working with the Configuration Display The Configuration display is accessed by pressing With this screen displayed you can adjust most CL 5 controls VIEW MODE In base model units this parameter offers 4 settings In A Scan equipped instruments this parameter allows the m...

Page 28: ...IN Selects the default or reduced level of gain corresponding to the active setup file Section 3 2 1 2 10 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 Working with the Configuration Display Module Understanding the Keypad Menu System and Displays RADIX Selects a period or comma to be used as a decimal point Section 3 2 COMM Specifies the baud rate of the attached printer or PC AUTO POWER DOWN Selects the battery life savi...

Page 29: ...CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 3 1 Setting Up the CL 5 3 CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 3 1 Setting Up the CL 5 3 ...

Page 30: ... 3 4 Create and Erase Custom Setup Files Section 3 5 Lock and unlock instrument controls Section 3 6 3 2 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 Setting Up the CL 5 Connecting a Probe and Loading a Setup File Prior to measuring thickness the instrument must be properly setup This chapter explains the steps that must be taken prior to measurement to ensure that the display appearance ultrasonic settings and measuremen...

Page 31: ...Setup file see Section 3 5 to create or erase Custom Setup files FIGURE 3 1 Connecting a Probe Cable CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 3 3 Connecting a Probe and Loading a Setup File Setting Up the CL 5 3 1 Connecting a Probe and Loading a Setup File Prior to measuring thickness you must connect a probe to the instrument and select a setup file that s compatible with the probe Figure 3 1 The CL 5 supports delay...

Page 32: ...an be modified and stored in a custom setup Setting Up the CL 5 Configuring the Instrument s Display 3 4 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 The following instrument settings are automatically adjusted when the Setup file is activated Custom Setup Filename Source Setup Filename View Mode Gain Measured Value display resolution Measurement Mode Nominal Thickness when Differential RR or Velocity modes are selected M...

Page 33: ...04 05 3 5 Configuring the Instrument s Display Setting Up the CL 5 FIGURE 3 2 Selecting a Setup File CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 3 5 Configuring the Instrument s Display Setting Up the CL 5 FIGURE 3 2 Selecting a Setup File ...

Page 34: ...rameter is highlighted press to activate it Setting Up the CL 5 Configuring the Instrument s Display 3 6 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 3 2 Configuring the Instrument Prior to using the CL 5 to measure thickness some or all of the following parameters must be specified using the Configuration display shown in Figure 3 3 Language Set the displayed language to English German French Spanish Italian etc Units Se...

Page 35: ... 3 7 Configuring the Instrument s Display Setting Up the CL 5 FIGURE 3 3 Changing Parameter Settings CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 3 7 Configuring the Instrument s Display Setting Up the CL 5 FIGURE 3 3 Changing Parameter Settings ...

Page 36: ...d nominal thickness Section 4 4 Nominal thickness is also Setting Up the CL 5 Instrument Calibration 3 8 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 Step 4 Press or to adjust the parameter s value Step 5 Press when the parameter is set to the desired value Step 6 Continue selecting other parameters for modification as outlined in Steps 2 through 5 When complete with all modifications press to return to the measurement di...

Page 37: ...om center of the instrument s key pad that illuminates whenever the user inputted minimum or maximum CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 3 9 Instrument Calibration Setting Up the CL 5 used to calculate material velocity when the velocity measurement option is installed In VELOCITY view mode nominal thickness can be manually input or directly measured using a connected digital micrometer Section 4 6 To manually in...

Page 38: ...he CL 5 Setting the Maximum and Minimum Thickness Alarms FIGURE 3 4 Instrument Calibration Procedure 3 10 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 Setting Up the CL 5 Setting the Maximum and Minimum Thickness Alarms FIGURE 3 4 Instrument Calibration Procedure ...

Page 39: ...a base model instrument include the following settings User assigned Custom Setup file name VELOCITY CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 3 11 Creating and Erasing Custom Setup Files Setting Up the CL 5 alarm is violated Note that the inputted alarm value will correspond to a thickness except when the VELOCITY measurement option is installed and activated In this case the alarm settings will represent velocity val...

Page 40: ...edure to create or erase a Custom Setup file Custom Setup file names may contain up to 16 characters 3 12 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 Setting Up the CL 5 Locking and Unlocking Instrument Controls FIGURE 3 5 Follow this procedure to create or erase a Custom Setup file Custom Setup file names may contain up to 16 characters ...

Page 41: ...m Setup files to a PC where they are stored The stored Setup file can then be downloaded to any CL 5 CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 3 13 Locking and Unlocking Instrument Controls Setting Up the CL 5 MINIMUM ALARM MAXIMUM ALARM Custom Setups created using instruments equipped with an optional A Scan display store the same parameters as a base model unit as well as settings that affect measurement A full listi...

Page 42: ...ut or enable some or all function keys Setting Up the CL 5 Locking and Unlocking Instrument Controls 3 14 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 3 6 Locking and Unlocking Instrument Controls Any instrument function can be made nonoperational locked using the lockout display Note that this display is only accessible from the measurement screen Follow the instructions in Figure 3 6 to access this display and lockout o...

Page 43: ...or locking and unlocking function keys Locking and Unlocking Instrument Controls Setting Up the CL 5 CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 3 15 FIGURE 3 6 Procedure for locking and unlocking function keys Locking and Unlocking Instrument Controls Setting Up the CL 5 ...

Page 44: ...L 5 Setting Up the CL 5 Locking and Unlocking Instrument Controls THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK 3 16 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 Setting Up the CL 5 Locking and Unlocking Instrument Controls THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK ...

Page 45: ...CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 4 1 Measuring Thickness 4 CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 4 1 Measuring Thickness 4 ...

Page 46: ...played by the instrument is modified by Step 1 Press multiple times to access the configuration menu 4 2 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 Measuring Thickness Selecting the Displayed View After setting up the instrument as described in Chapter 3 additional adjustments can be made to select the type of measurement made and the way in which it is displayed In this chapter you ll also find information related to c...

Page 47: ...out period expires allows the user to continue with Measuring Thickness Selecting the Displayed View CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 4 3 Step 2 Press or to select the VIEW MODE parameter Step 3 Press to activate this parameter Step 4 Scroll through the available modes by pressing or Press to select the displayed mode described below Base model instruments offer four display modes In addition two more display ...

Page 48: ...ing directly below A SCAN on the function bar Figure 4 1 Measuring Thickness Normal Measurement Mode 4 4 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 the same evaluation period When the evaluation period is complete after the probe is uncoupled and the time out bar fills the maximum thickness observed during the evaluation period is displayed Its corresponding A Scan can also be displayed by pressing At this point the scr...

Page 49: ...rozen No live A Scan echo is available in this view mode Measuring Thickness Normal Measurement Mode CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 4 5 FIGURE 4 1 NORMAL view mode displays only the thickness reading Selecting the A SCAN function bar option allows you to view a Snapshot of the A Scan echo that is represented by the thickness reading This A Scan is frozen No live A Scan echo is available in this view mode Mea...

Page 50: ...for as long as the probe remains coupled Measuring Thickness Min Scan and Max Scan Measurement Modes 4 6 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 4 3 Min Scan and Max Scan Measurement Modes These modes allow the user to continuously evaluate material thickness then when the evaluation period is complete display the extreme minimum or maximum material thickness observed During the evaluation period thickness is display...

Page 51: ...comparison is then expressed as a differential measurement and a percentage of the nominal thickness CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 4 7 4 4 Differential Rate of Reduction Measurement Mode This view mode displays the currently measured and user inputted nominal thickness along with the difference between these two values measured minus nominal expressed in percentage and dimensional terms Note that the displa...

Page 52: ...e displays freezes and magnifies a live A Scan Measuring Thickness Thickness A Scan Measurement Mode 4 8 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 4 5 Thickness A Scan Measurement Mode Optional This optional view mode displays both a live A Scan reading and corresponding thickness value Selecting FIND moves the triggering echo to the center of the display while FREEZE captures the live A Scan After the display is froze...

Page 53: ...ser inputted or manually measured mechanical thickness Measuring Thickness Velocity Measurement Mode CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 4 9 4 6 Velocity Measurement Mode Optional This optional view mode displays measured material velocity see Section 4 1 to select view mode The material velocity calculation depends on the value inputted for the test material s nominal thickness This nominal thickness value can b...

Page 54: ...ng Thickness Velocity Measurement Mode FIGURE 4 6 Direct input of nominal thickness in VELOCITY mode 4 10 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 Measuring Thickness Velocity Measurement Mode FIGURE 4 6 Direct input of nominal thickness in VELOCITY mode ...

Page 55: ...CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 5 1 Using the Optional Data Recorder 5 CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 5 1 Using the Optional Data Recorder 5 ...

Page 56: ...ents can be modified To accomplish this first select the file then activate and modify the parameter 5 2 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 Using the Optional Data Recorder Creating a New Data Recorder File Note The instructions here apply only to instruments equipped with a Data Recorder When installed and activated the data recorder option allows users to create Data Recorder files store thickness readings and...

Page 57: ...New Data Recorder File Using the Optional Data Recorder FIGURE 5 1 Creating a New Data Recorder File CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 5 3 Creating a New Data Recorder File Using the Optional Data Recorder FIGURE 5 1 Creating a New Data Recorder File ...

Page 58: ...tored Data Recorder Files FIGURE 5 2 Defining the Size and Advance Direction of a Data Recorder File 5 4 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 5 2 Recalling and Erasing Stored Data Recorder Files Stored files can be recalled or erased at any time Once recalled thickness measurements can be stored in empty file locations existing measurements can be deleted and the advance direction can be changed To recall a Data R...

Page 59: ...ction 5 3 1 Recording Thickness Measurements in Data Recorder Files Using the Optional Data Recorder CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 5 5 Step 4 Press or to select the stored file you wish to recall and then press To erase a Data Recorder file Step 1 Press to launch the File Display mode Step 2 If required press below FILES to obtain a list of stored files Step 3 Press or to select the stored file you wish to ...

Page 60: ...rt printing process A printed report will include Printing a Report Using the Optional Data Recorder 5 6 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 Note Pressing below SEND with the instrument connected to a PC that has the applicable software installed and running will result in the thickness reading being sent out the I O port as described in Section 6 1 5 3 1 Recording A Scans in Data Recorder Files An A Scan can be ...

Page 61: ...sted above will be included in the printed report Using the Optional Data Recorder Printing a Report CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 5 7 A file header listing Data Recorder file name A description of the file s structure including number of rows columns and a listing of NOTES All thickness measurements stored in the Data Recorder file along with an indication if the file has an A Scan attached or resulted fro...

Page 62: ... 01 04 05 CL 5 Printing a Report Using the Optional Data Recorder THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK 5 8 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 Printing a Report Using the Optional Data Recorder THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK ...

Page 63: ...CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 6 1 I O Features 6 CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 6 1 I O Features 6 ...

Page 64: ...e transmitted and SEND appears only when the PC cable is connected to a device that can receive data 6 2 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 I O Features Transmitting Thickness Data Through an External Device Note The instructions in this chapter apply to all instruments The instrument can communicate with external devices in several ways All of these communication methods rely on the instrument s I O port The fo...

Page 65: ...ayed inch thickness values MM for displayed metric thickness values Byte 12 Carriage Return ASCII 13 CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 6 3 Transmitting Thickness Data Through an External Device I O Features Table 6 1 Format of Transmitted Thickness Measurements Byte 1 or for displayed differential thickness values for displayed high resolution metric velocity values space for all other displayed values Byte 2 3...

Page 66: ... RETURN Examples ESC 8J RETURN The CL 5 will now return the version of instrument operating software 6 4 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 6 2 Setting Communication Speed Baud Rate and Connecting to a PC Using the proper cable the instrument s I O port can be connected to a PC Before connecting to a PC do the following Step 1 Press to display the CONFIGURATION menu Step 2 Select the COMM communication control S...

Page 67: ...ilable upon request Strings inside are values parameters Codes supporting queries are indicated with CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 6 5 Setting Communication Speed and Type I O Features ESC 7K SPACE 11 RETURN The CL 5 now displays the Setup Screen listing all stored default and custom probe setups Remote Control Codes The following is a partial listing of remote commands Additional remote commands are availa...

Page 68: ... a p e h T e d o m e v i e c e r d e d a o l p u e n o e h t h t i w e c a l p e r d e u n i t n o C 6 6 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 I O Features Setting Communication Speed and Type e d o C y r e u Q r e t e m a r a P e g n a R n o i t u l o s e R n o i t c n u F D I q e r t o n s e Y 5 L C s n r u t e r T N E M U R T S N I n o i t a c i f i t n e d I P D q e r t o n s e Y f o t s i l a n r u t e r l l i...

Page 69: ... e m u r t s n i s t e S E M O H d e u n i t n o C Setting Communication Speed and Type I O Features CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 6 7 e d o C y r e u Q r e t e m a r a P e g n a R n o i t u l o s e R n o i t c n u F n D P O N r e t e m a r a P r e b m u n t e s 1 1 o t 0 n o 7 o t 0 P 5 L C t e s r e t e m a r a p o t n i o g l l i w T N E M U R T S N I d a o l n w o D t e S r e t e m a r a P s e t a c i d...

Page 70: ... m o e d i v e h t s p m u d s i h T p m u d y r a n i b e h t s i s i h T e t y b d e u n i t n o C 6 8 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 I O Features Setting Communication Speed and Type e d o C y r e u Q r e t e m a r a P e g n a R n o i t u l o s e R n o i t c n u F R 7 O N r i e h t o t s r e t e m a r a p g n i w o l l o f e h t s t e s e R t e s e r r e t e m a r a p t f o S s t l u a f e d s s e n k c i...

Page 71: ... V d e l p u o c n u r o f U d e l p u o c r o f C e b l l i w g a l f e l p u o C d e u n i t n o C CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 6 9 Setting Communication Speed and Type I O Features e d o C y r e u Q r e t e m a r a P e g n a R n o i t u l o s e R n o i t c n u F C 9 O N e n o n e d o m n o i t a r u g i f n o c n o i t a r b i l a c y r o t c a f o t n i t n e m u r t s n i s e c a l P D 9 O N e n o n d...

Page 72: ... c o l l l a s t e s d n a 5 L C o t d r o w s s a p t u o k c o l e h t s t e s e R d e k c o l n u 6 10 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 I O Features Setting Communication Speed and Type e d o C y r e u Q r e t e m a r a P e g n a R n o i t u l o s e R n o i t c n u F W 8 O N g n i m a e r t S e d o M a t a D 1 2 3 4 5 e d o m a n i t n e m u r t s n i e h t t u p l l i w 0 f f o r o x n o e d o m s i h t g ...

Page 73: ...CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 7 1 Specifications 7 CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 7 1 Specifications 7 ...

Page 74: ... Range 0 03937 to 0 78736 in µs 1000 to 19999 m s Material Velocity Resolution 0 00001 in µs 0 1 m s 7 2 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 Specifications Instrument Specifications This chapter lists the features and specifications of your CL 5 including Instrument Specifications Section 7 1 Features of the Optional A Scan Section 7 2 Features of the Velocity Measurement Option Section 7 3 Features of the Option...

Page 75: ...ness Value Display 5 digit 0 75 19 mm high NORMAL MODE 5 digit 0 25 6 mm high with display of A SCAN CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 7 3 Instrument Specifications Specifications Units Inch or millimeter Calibration Enter velocity or thickness Contact One point or Two point calibration Delay One point Pulser Excitation Pulse Spike Pulser Voltage 100 V into 50 ohm load using 20 MHz Scope Receiver Bandwidth 1 0 ...

Page 76: ...ish and Italian Baud Rate Selectable 115200 57600 9600 1200 Specifications Instrument Specifications 7 4 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 Display of Last Reading Solid filled or hollow digits indicate coupled or uncoupled condition Setups 6 Standard Setups for Contact and Delay probes 5 Custom Setups with up to 16 character alphanumeric name Alarm Settings Minimum and Maximum Alarms Range of 0 005 20 in 0 1 50...

Page 77: ...Option Features Display View VELOCITY Measurement A Scan Option Parameter Adjustments Specifications CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 7 5 I O Connectors Transducer 00 Lemo coax RS 232 Battery Charger Micro D9 Female Charger 100 240V 50 60 Hz Temperature Operating 10 F to 140 F 10 C to 60 C Storage 10 F to 160 F 20 C to 70 C Weight 0 92 lbs 420 g including batteries Size 7 1 H x 3 7 W x 1 8 D 180 mm x 94 mm x 4...

Page 78: ...Hz 0 30 in 0 007 to 1 0 in 7 6 mm 0 18 to 25 4 mm Steel Specifications Data Recorder Option Features 7 6 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 7 4 Data Recorder Option Features Capacity 120 files each containing 10 000 readings with or without A Scan attachments May vary based on size of SD card used File Structures Grid created from instrument keypad and Custom Linear created with UltraMATE File Naming Up to 24 ch...

Page 79: ...l Note Other Probe Models Available upon request Cl 5 Probe Transducer Specifications Specifications CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 7 7 Model Probe Nominal Contact Measuring Type Freq Diameter Range Alpha 2F CLF5 Fingertip Contact 10 MHz 0 38 in 0 060 to 10 0 in 9 5 mm 1 52 to 254 mm Steel Alpha DFR P Plastics Delay Line 22 MHz 0 30 in 0 005 to 0 15 in 7 6 mm 0 13 to 3 8 mm Plastic Mini DFR Thin Range Delay ...

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Page 81: ...CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 8 1 Maintenance 8 CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 8 1 Maintenance 8 ...

Page 82: ...occurs remove and replace ALL the batteries Take care to properly dispose of the defective batteries 8 2 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 Maintenance Care of the Instrument Care of the Instrument Clean the instrument housing and display using a soft cloth lightly dampened with water or a mild window cleaning product Never use harsh solvents as they could cause the plastic to become brittle or damaged Care of D...

Page 83: ...CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 9 1 Appendix 9 CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 9 1 Appendix 9 ...

Page 84: ...ur Program Menu Click the START and then RUN buttons select PROGRAMS and select CL 5 Upgrade Utility 9 2 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 Appendix Resetting the Operating Software This section contains supplementary information including instructions on Resetting the Instrument s Operating Software Upgrading the Instrument s Software EMC Documentation Manufacturing and Service Center Locations 9 1 Resetting th...

Page 85: ...ing page displays the CL 5 s Declaration of EMC Compliance Upgrading the Operating Software Appendix CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 9 3 Step 3 Select the Download New File button The program will connect to the GE Inspection Technologies FTP site you may need to be connected to the Internet prior to this operation The program checks the version you have on your machine against the version that is on the FTP ...

Page 86: ...1 2 kV EN 61000 4 6 1996 Conducted RF Disturbances 10 V rms EN 61000 4 11 Voltage Dips Interruptions 9 4 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 Appendix EMC Documentation Engineering Declaration of EMC Compliance CL 5 Ultrasonic PrecisionThickness Gauge References Radiation Sciences Incorporated EMC Test Report No RSI 2703E GE Inspection Technologies Model CL 5 21 March 2005 Instrument Description The CL 5 is a prec...

Page 87: ...3 D 50354 Huerth or Postfach 1363 D 50330 Huerth Telephone 49 0 22 33 601 111 Fax 49 0 22 33 601 402 CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 9 5 Manufacturer Service Addresses Appendix 9 4 Manufacturer Service Addresses The CL 5 is manufactured by GE Inspection Technologies LP 50 Industrial Park Road Lewistown PA 17044 Telephone 717 242 0327 717 242 0331 Telefax 717 242 2606 The CL 5 is manufactured according to stat...

Page 88: ...logies LP 50 Industrial Park Road USA Lewistown PA 17044 Telephone 1 717 242 0327 Fax 1 717 242 2606 9 6 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 France GE Inspection Technologies Scs 68 Chemin des Ormeaux 69760 Limonest France Telephone 33 4 72 17 92 20 Fax 33 4 78 47 56 98 Great Britain GE Inspection Technologies 892 Charter Avenue Canley Coventry CV4 8AF West Midlands Telephone 44 845 601 5771 Fax 44 845 130 5775 U...

Page 89: ...CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 10 1 Index 10 CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 10 1 Index 10 ...

Page 90: ...fferential Rate of Reduction Measurement Mode 4 7 Display Screen 2 2 Displayed View 4 2 Doubling 0 6 10 2 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 Index A A Scan Upgrade Option 1 6 ADVANCE DIRection 5 2 alarm 3 11 Auto Power Down 3 6 B Backlight 3 6 backlight 2 9 batteries 1 2 battery indicator 1 4 battery type 2 10 battery types 1 2 BOTTOM 5 2 C Calibration 3 9 CLEAR 5 6 COMM 6 4 Configuration Display 2 9 Contrast 3 ...

Page 91: ... SCAN 4 7 Maximum and Minimum Alarms 3 9 MEASUREMENT DISPLAY MODE 2 5 MIN ALARM TK 3 11 MIN SCAN 4 7 CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 10 3 Upgrading the Operating Software Appendix E EMPTY 5 6 erase a Data Recorder file 5 5 Erasing Custom Setup Files 3 11 F FILE DISPLAY MODE 2 6 File Navigation Grid 5 5 FILES 5 4 FIND 4 8 FREEZE 4 8 G Gain 3 8 I I O port 6 2 K Key functions 2 2 Keypad 2 2 L Language 3 6 Lithiu...

Page 92: ... 9 2 Specifications 7 2 T Temperature 0 6 Thickness A Scan Measurement Mode 4 8 thickness alarm 3 11 10 4 Issue 01 04 05 CL 5 Appendix EMC Documentation N Nominal Thickness 3 8 NORMAL view 4 4 NOTES 5 2 O operating software 9 2 10 2 Options 1 6 P POWER DOWN 2 10 Powering On 1 4 Printing a Report 5 6 Probe 3 3 7 6 R Radix 3 6 Remote Commands 6 4 Report 5 6 reset the instrument 9 2 Resolution 3 6 S ...

Page 93: ...lity program 9 2 V Velocity Measurement Mode 4 9 VIEW MODE 4 3 W Warnings 0 4 Z zeroing 3 9 ZOOM 4 8 CL 5 Issue 01 04 05 10 5 Manufacturer Service Addresses Appendix TOP 5 2 Training 0 4 Transducer Selection 0 6 Transducer Specifications 7 6 transmitted data 6 2 U Units 3 6 Update Rate 3 8 upgrade utility program 9 2 V Velocity Measurement Mode 4 9 VIEW MODE 4 3 W Warnings 0 4 Z zeroing 3 9 ZOOM 4...

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