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Specifications of the DMS Go+

11 Specifications

DMS Go+

Edition 4 (05/2014)

11-7

Protection

Damp heat and humidity (storage)

10 cycles: 10 hrs at +60 … +30 °C, 10 hrs at +30 … +60 °C,

transition within 2 hrs (507.4)

Temperature shock (storage)

3 cycles: 4 hrs at -20 … +60 °C, 4 hrs at +60 °C

transition within 5 minutes (503.4, Procedure II)

Vibration:

General exposure: 1 hr per axis,

514.5-5 Procedure I, Annex C, Figure 6

Shocks

6 cycles per axis, 15 g, 11 ms, half-sine (516.5 Procedure I)

Loose cargo

(in shipping containers)

514.5 Procedure II

Transit drop

(packaged for shipment)

26 drops, 516.5 Procedure IV

Enclosure

IP67 according to IEC 529

Operating temperature range

0 … 55 °C

Summary of Contents for DMS Go+

Page 1: ...DMS Go Technical Reference and Operating Manual ...

Page 2: ...ies to the software version 3 20 April 2 2014 You will find the software version and the serial number of your instrument at CONFIG ABOUT GE Sensing Inspection Technologies GmbH Technical content subject to change without notice ...

Page 3: ...DMS Go Edition 4 05 2014 0 3 Function groups and functions ...

Page 4: ...0 4 Edition 4 05 2014 DMS Go Function groups and functions cont d ...

Page 5: ...surement mode S IP DUAL Measurement mode S PEAK S FLANK Measurement mode DUAL MULTI Alarm threshold exceeded or fallen below Reminder for calibration Icon Meaning Battery charge level remaining operating time in hours approximate value Charger power adapter is connected percentage of battery charge level approximate value Warning Low battery charge level remaining operating time in minutes approxi...

Page 6: ...nt 2 Function key 2 functions are context dependent keys 1 and 2 simultaneously Save screen shot 3 Keypad navigation between function groups and functions changing settings 4 Function key 3 functions are context dependent 5 Function key 4 function individually assignable CONFIG FUNC KEY 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 7: ...Go Edition 4 05 2014 0 7 Navigation Keys Function Navigation between function groups adjusting values Navigation between functions within a function group Changing the display orientation landscape portrait ...

Page 8: ...0 8 Edition 4 05 2014 DMS Go ...

Page 9: ...ting 1 5 Ultrasonic wall thickness measurement 1 5 Effect of the test object material 1 6 Effect of temperature variations 1 6 Measurement of remaining wall thickness 1 6 Choice of the probe 1 7 Use of couplants 1 7 Doubling of measured value 1 7 1 3 Important information on wall thickness measurement using the DMS Go 1 8 Probe zero offset 1 8 Measuring accuracy 1 8 Probes 1 9 1 4 The DMS Go 1 12 ...

Page 10: ...es 2 1 Standard package 2 2 2 2 Add on functions 2 3 2 3 Preconfigured function packages 2 4 2 4 Recommended probes 2 5 2 5 Recommended probe cables 2 10 2 6 Recommended accessories 2 12 3 Initial start up 3 1 Instrument positioning 3 2 3 2 Power supply 3 2 Operation with charger power adapter 3 2 Operation using batteries 3 4 Charging the batteries 3 8 3 3 Connecting a probe 3 9 Dual type connect...

Page 11: ...rational concept 4 9 Changing the display views 4 9 Selecting and setting functions 4 10 5 Operation 5 1 Default settings 5 2 Language setting 5 2 Units setting 5 3 Resolution setting 5 3 Radix 5 4 Last reading 5 4 Date format Date and Time 5 5 Selecting the instrument orientation 5 6 Display orientation 5 6 Assignment of function key 4 5 7 Function lockout 5 8 Password protection 5 10 Power savin...

Page 12: ...ts 5 32 5 8 A scan configuration 5 33 Setting the display range 5 33 Setting the gain 5 34 Selecting the display update rate 5 35 Selecting the rectification mode 5 36 Setting the probe delay 5 36 5 9 Setting the gates 5 37 Task of the gates 5 37 Gate start 5 37 Gate width 5 38 Gate threshold 5 38 5 10 Configuring alarm functions 5 39 Minimum value alarm 5 39 Maximum value alarm 5 39 5 11 MIN MAX ...

Page 13: ...es 6 4 File type LINEAR 6 4 File type CUSTOM LINEAR 6 5 File type CUSTOM POINT 6 5 File type GRID 6 6 File type CUSTOM GRID 6 6 File type BOILER 6 7 6 3 Master comment list 6 8 Creating a master comment list 6 8 Changing master comments 6 9 6 4 Working with files 6 11 Creating a new file 6 11 Deleting files 6 13 6 5 Saving measurement results 6 14 Loading a file 6 14 Saving readings 6 15 Special m...

Page 14: ...Special functions of the DMS Go TC 7 1 Basics 7 2 7 2 Measurement mode Auto V 7 6 Applications 7 6 Choosing the probe 7 6 Activating Auto V 7 6 Zeroing for Auto V 7 7 Checking reference block data 7 7 7 3 Measurement mode TopCOAT 7 9 Applications 7 9 Choosing the probe 7 9 Activating TopCOAT 7 9 Zeroing for TopCOAT 7 10 Checking reference block data 7 10 Sound velocity in the test object 7 11 Cali...

Page 15: ...e LINEAR 10 7 File type GRID 10 9 File type CUSTOM LINEAR 10 11 File type CUSTOM GRID 10 13 File type CUSTOM POINT 10 15 File type BOILER 10 17 10 4 Flag symbols 10 19 10 5 Function directory 10 20 10 6 EU Declaration of Conformity 10 25 10 7 Manufacturer Service addresses 10 25 10 8 Environmental protection regulations 10 27 WEEE directive Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment 10 27 Disposal ...

Page 16: ...ifications 11 1 Specifications of the DMS Go 11 2 Display screen 11 2 Display 11 3 Connectors 11 4 Pulser 11 4 Receiver 11 5 Memory 11 5 Environment 11 6 Protection 11 7 Options 11 8 11 2 Specifications according to EN 12668 11 9 12 Index ...

Page 17: ...DMS Go Edition 4 05 2014 1 1 Introduction 1 ...

Page 18: ...ger power adapter The charger power adapter meets the requirements of electrical safety class II Battery operation For the battery operation of the DMS Go we recom mend the corresponding lithium ion battery You should only use this battery for the battery operation You can charge the lithium ion battery either within the instrument itself or in an external charger If a lithium ion battery is inser...

Page 19: ...t and secure it against uninten tional reconnection Remove the lithium ion battery A safe operation is no longer possible for example if the instrument shows visible damages if the instrument no longer operates perfectly after prolonged storage under adverse conditions e g exceptional temperatures or especially high air humidity or corrosive environmental conditions after being subjected to heavy ...

Page 20: ...are a number of factors that affect the measurement re sults A description of all these factors would go beyond the scope of an operating manual Therefore only the most important prerequisites for a safe and reliable ul trasonic thickness measurement are mentioned here Training of the instrument operator operator Knowledge of special technical measurement re quirements and limits Choice of the app...

Page 21: ...ions are generally only possible in cases where extensive experience of the components to be tested and proven methods of statistical data acquisition are available Boundary surfaces within the test object can completely reflect the sound beam resulting in reflection points which lie beyond this for example the component s backwall remaining undetected It is therefore import ant to make sure that ...

Page 22: ...trument calibration should be adjusted to the actual sound velocity values at shorter time intervals Failure to do so may lead to false thickness readings Effect of temperature variations The sound velocity within the test object also varies along with material s temperature This can cause ap preciable errors in measurements if the instrument has been calibrated on a cold reference block whereas t...

Page 23: ...e carried out under identical coupling con ditions During this process the quantities of couplant used should be as small as possible and a constant pressure should be applied to the probe In the case of curved coupling faces for example on tubes the dual element probe used for the measure ment should be coupled in such a way that its acoustic separation layer forms an angle of 90 with reference t...

Page 24: ...re high it is necessary that you wait approx 2 minutes before you use the instrument after connecting the probe Temperatures below 10 C The probe zero offset does not always function correctly at temperatures below 10 C You should therefore carry out a 2 point calibration and repeat it in the case of major temperature jumps Couplant residues In order to ensure a correct probe zero offset make sure...

Page 25: ...th correction All probes equipped with a transmitter and a receiver el ement require a V path correction due to the inclined po sition of their transducer elements with wall thickness es 60 mm in steel The V path correction is stored in the DMS Go for the following probes K 1 SC K PEN G5 KB G 2 N CLF 5 CLF 4 CA 215 CA 214 CA 211 CA 211 A A DFRP A2 DFR A2 DFR A2 10 M 5 M 5 DFR Alpha2 D CA 211A DA 3...

Page 26: ... BLOCK zeroing Zeroing before coupling the probe OFF BLOCK zeroing After powering the DMS Go on the length of the delay line below the transmitter element is determined at reg ular intervals whenever the probe is not coupled for the wall thickness measurement In this regard it is import ant that the coupling face of the probe is free from cou plant to a large extent in order to avoid any faulty me...

Page 27: ...e measured values are required For example if the temperature of the part to be tested differs largely from that of the probe the delay lines are cooled down during coupling and thus reduced or they are heated up and thus extended Each zero drift is thus compensated for immediately before every wall thick ness measurement in the case of these probes In the case of probes marked with the zero is de...

Page 28: ...mented corrosion test Special features of the DMS Go high measuring stability and reliability thanks to the zero crossing method automatic gain control for an improved reproducibility during corrosion tests dust tight and waterproof housing according to IP67 low weight 845 g incl batteries long operating time 8 hours due to lithium ion bat tery with internal and external charging possibility one h...

Page 29: ...rs per mea suring point automatic probe detection with dialog probes opti mized setup and power of the instrument especially higher measuring accuracy thanks to the individual V path correction data stored in the corresponding probe used MicroGrid function for testing the direct surroundings of the measuring point single element operating mode with measurement at echo flank or echo peak MIN operat...

Page 30: ...ating thickness and metal thickness Auto V function for the wall thickness measurement of components with unknown sound velocity without calibration block during the measurement DMS Go DR Extended data recorder DMS Go Advanced TopCOAT technology for the simultaneous measure ment of coating thickness and metal thickness Auto V function for the wall thickness measurement of components with unknown s...

Page 31: ... to the material to be tested which it passes through at a velocity typical of the mate rial sound velocity of the material until it encounters a change in the material Part of the pulse energy is re flected from there and sent back to the probe echo If the signal reaches the backwall of the test object before that the reflected pulse is called backwall echo A probe can have one single element pro...

Page 32: ...nsmitter side and transmitted to the test object The echoes are received on the receiver side and reconvert ed into very weak electric pulses The DMS Go measures the time between transmitting and receiving the sound pulse time of flight The DMS Go determines the material thickness on the basis of the measured time and the material s sound velocity The operating principle of a dual element probe is...

Page 33: ...l backwall echoes are used for determining the wall thickness The multi echo mode is possible using dual element probes As before an initial pulse is transmitted by a transducer element to the test material In the multi echo mode however part of the sound pulse energy is reflected from the boundary surface between the coating paint coating and the test material The rest of the energy of the first ...

Page 34: ...ped with two pairs of transmitter receiver elements is used for the TopCOAT method The first pair of transmitter receiver elements deter mines the coating thickness by means of a longitudinal sound wave propagating beneath the surface of the test object At the same time the second pair determines the total wall thickness and reduces this value by the coat ing thickness The two values are displayed...

Page 35: ...itter receiver elements One pair of transmitter receiver elements calculates the material s sound velocity by means of a longitudinal sound wave propagating beneath the surface of the test object and by means of the known sound path distance between transmitter and receiver At the same time the second pair determines the time of flight of the sound pulse in the test object and uses this value and ...

Page 36: ... the display of corroded sections The probe is guided over the section to be tested of the component for this representation The cross section of the test object shown in the display of DMS Go gives the operator a quick overview of the thickness distribution on the component In this regard the minimum wall thicknesses become especially well visible The following display shows a typical B scan in t...

Page 37: ...an change the screen display of DMS Go from landscape to portrait mode see Section Display orien tation page 5 6 In addition you can toggle between right hand and left hand operation see Section Selecting the instrument orientation page 5 6 Display orientation in landscape mode Display orientation in portrait mode ...

Page 38: ...Go are therefore not described in the operating manual of the DMS Go 1 7 How to use this manual This operating manual applies to all instrument versions of the DMS Go Any differences in the functions or ad justment values are marked in each case Before operating the instrument for the first time it is ab solutely necessary that you read the chapters 1 3 and 4 They will inform you about the necessa...

Page 39: ...e operating principle of the instrument and of the basic operating steps Chapter 5 Operation shows you the settings that you can define and the op erating steps needed for the measurement It shows the further options and functions presented by the DMS Go Chapter 6 Data Recorder This chapter describes the functions and options for us ing the data recorder as well as the documentation of the measure...

Page 40: ...pieces of information quickly Attention and note symbols ATTENTION The ATTENTION symbol indicates peculiar ities and special aspects in the operation which could affect the accuracy of the re sults Note Note contains e g references to other chap ters or special recommendations for a func tion Listings Listings are presented in the following form Variant A Variant B Operating steps Operating steps ...

Page 41: ...DMS Go Edition 4 05 2014 2 1 Standard package and accessories 2 ...

Page 42: ...umber Thickness gauge DMS Go TC 096 Transport case 109 709 LI 138 Lithium ion battery 7 4 V 3 9 Ah rechargeable 109 707 LiBC 139 AC power adapter charger 100V 260V AC 109 708 SD memory card 8 GB Display screen protector foils 10 pieces WS 342 Safety hand strap 109 753 Quick Start Guide Operating manual on CD Manufacturer s certificate ...

Page 43: ...Add on functions 2 Standard package and accessories DMS Go Edition 4 05 2014 2 3 2 2 Add on functions Product code Description Order number TC TopCOAT and Auto V DR Extended Data Recorder ...

Page 44: ...2 4 Edition 4 05 2014 DMS Go 2 3 Preconfigured function packages Product code Description Order number Base Thickness gauge DMS Go or DMS Go TC Base with TopCOAT and Auto V DR Base with Extended Data Recorder Advanced Base with TopCOAT Auto V and Extended Data Recorder ...

Page 45: ...t code Description Order number Probes for corrosion measurements one sided zeroing during coupling DA 301 5 MHz measuring range 1 2 approx 200 mm 56 904 DA 303 2 MHz measuring range 5 approx 300 mm 56 905 DA 0 8 G 800 kHz measuring range 7 approx 60 mm 66 501 DA 312 10 MHz measuring range 0 6 approx 50 mm 56 906 ...

Page 46: ...e sided zeroing before coupling DA 401 5 MHz measuring range 1 2 approx 200 mm 58 637 DA 403 2 MHz measuring range 5 approx 300 mm 58 639 DA 408 800 kHz measuring range 7 approx 60 mm 58 644 DA 411 as DA 401 connectors at the top 58 857 DA 412 10 MHz measuring range 0 6 approx 50 mm 58 638 Product code Description Order number ...

Page 47: ...5 150 mm up to 200 C 57 167 DA 317 5 MHz measuring range 2 80 mm up to 200 C 57 168 DA 319 10 MHz measuring range 1 15 mm up to 200 C 57 169 DA 305 High temperature probe 5 MHz measuring range approx 4 60 mm up to 600 C 56 911 HT 400 A High temperature probe measuring range 0 5 approx 300 mm up to 540 C 113 224 760 Product code Description Order number ...

Page 48: ...g range 0 6 approx 12 mm dia 3 mm 66 934 KBA 525 10 MHz measuring range 0 6 approx 20 mm dia 5 mm 113 516 002 FH2ED REM Dialog probe 8 MHz measuring range 0 75 approx 50 mm remote control key 113 552 009 TC 560 5 MHz measuring range 2 approx 200 mm for TopCOAT operating mode only DMS Go TC 113 544 214 Product code Description Order number ...

Page 49: ...10 MHz measuring range 1 approx 50 mm 113 526 005 CA 211 A Contact probe 5 MHz measuring range 2 approx 380 mm 113 544 000 CA 214 5 MHz only in connection with N 12 5 K delay line 65 121 N 12 5 K Delay line for CA 214 66 382 G5KB Contact probe 5 MHz measuring range 2 approx 635 mm 58 504 G2N Contact probe 2 MHz measuring range 3 approx 635 mm 58 501 K1SC Contact probe 1 MHz measuring range 5 appro...

Page 50: ...m for DA 305 DA 412 54 374 KBA 531 A 1 5 m for TC 560 with cable gland with special stainless steel jacket 118 140 058 KBA 535 1 5 m for HT 400 and HT 400A with cable gland with special stainless steel jacket 118 140 099 KBA 536 1 5 m for HT 400 and HT 400A with cable gland 118 140 100 HT B Bell housing grip plug on type for HT 400 and HT 400A 118 080 342 ET 104 Extension tube plug on type for HT ...

Page 51: ...Recommended probe cables 2 Standard package and accessories DMS Go Edition 4 05 2014 2 11 MPKLL 2 2 m for CA 214 G5KB G2N 58 791 MPKL 2 2 m for K1SC 50 486 Product code Description Order number ...

Page 52: ... C 100g tube 56 567 LI 138 Lithium ion battery 7 4 V 3 9 Ah rechargeable 109 707 LiBC 139 AC power adapter charger 100 V 260 V AC 109 708 CA 040 Battery adapter for external charging of battery 109 713 TC 096 Transport case 109 709 CH 097 Shoulder strap 109 710 WH 098 Shoulder bag for instrument and couplant 109 711 WS 342 Safety hand strap 109 753 EK 492 Ergonomic set CH 097 WH 098 WS 342 109 754...

Page 53: ...tandard package and accessories DMS Go Edition 4 05 2014 2 13 UL MATE L Basic data transfer program UltraMATE L 022 104 560 UL MATE Evaluation and documentation program UltraMATE 022 103 660 Product code Description Order number ...

Page 54: ...2 Standard package and accessories Recommended accessories 2 14 Edition 4 05 2014 DMS Go ...

Page 55: ...DMS Go Edition 4 05 2014 3 1 Initial start up 3 ...

Page 56: ...s happened Note Don t leave the cover and the lid of the bat tery compartment open for any longer than is needed for exchanging the memory card or the battery Otherwise moisture may pene trate into the instrument 3 2 Power supply The DMS Go can be operated either with an external charger power adapter or with the corresponding lithi um ion battery You can also connect the DMS Go to the mains power...

Page 57: ...o plug of the charger power adapter with the red mark on the socket 1 Push the plug into the socket until it locks into place with a clearly audible click When removing the Lemo plug pull the metal sleeve on the plug back first in order to open the lock ATTENTION In order to power the instrument off correctly press the power On Off key 2 on the side of the instrument If the power supply is inter r...

Page 58: ...serting batteries The battery compartment is located on the rear of the in strument The cover is fastened with two attachment screws Turn the two attachment screws 1 of the battery compartment counterclockwise by one quarter of a turn each in order to loosen them Lift the cover off upward In the open battery compart ment you will see several connector pins 2 on one side 2 1 ...

Page 59: ...d the contacts are pushed against the connector pins 1 Insert the cover of the battery compartment with the side opposite to the screws at first and push the lugs 3 into the housing recesses Press the cover firmly down on the side of the screws and turn the two screws 2 clockwise by one quarter of a turn each in order to lock the cover 1 2 3 ...

Page 60: ...battery charge Check the battery charge level before inserting it into the instrument The number of diodes that are lit up has the following meaning 5 LEDs Battery charge level 100 80 4 LEDs Battery charge level 80 60 3 LEDs Battery charge level 60 40 2 LEDs Battery charge level 40 20 1 LED Battery charge level 20 10 1 LED is flashing Battery charge level 10 Press the key 2 next to the LEDs The LE...

Page 61: ...opera tion is no longer ensured All settings are retained during battery exchange and are immediately available again afterwards Note If the battery charge level is low it is abso lutely necessary that you finish your test job power off the instrument and replace the battery You should carry a second battery along with you if you cannot use mains pow er supply to operate the instrument Icon Meanin...

Page 62: ... testing If the instrument is not used for ul trasonic testing the charging time is approx eight hours This charging time applies to ambient tempera tures of 25 30 C Charging status The LED on the charger power adapter indicates the status of charging off Charger power adapter is not con nected to the power supply yellow steady light Charger power adapter is not con nected to the instrument or no ...

Page 63: ...ckets on the probe and on the instrument are provid ed with lugs Connect the probe cable with the probe Connect the probe cable with the probe connections on the side of the instrument Single type connectors ATTENTION If a probe is connected incorrectly the con sequence would be a mismatching which may lead to considerable power losses or even to echo waveform distortions Both connector sockets ar...

Page 64: ...1 in the direction of the arrow in order to open the cover Insert the SD memory card into the card slot so that the contacts 2 of the card face the instrument front side Press the card down into the card slot until it locks into place Close the cover and make sure that it is locked tightly If necessary push the lock up to the limit stop in the opposite direction of the arrow in order to close the ...

Page 65: ... also installed the display will show the page for selecting the required instrument Choose the re quired instrument using the arrow keys on the keypad After that the start display showing the name of the in strument and information on the software serial num ber and the installed options will appear The instrument carries out a self check and then switch es over to stand by mode The settings of a...

Page 66: ...he instrument no longer reacts as expected you can reset it to the factory default settings Any data saved to the SD card will be retained all other individual settings e g language and units will be reset to the fac tory default settings Power the instrument off Press the further ends of the two Function keys 1 and 2 and the Power key 3 simultaneously and hold all three keys pressed until the sta...

Page 67: ...DMS Go Edition 4 05 2014 4 1 Principles of operation 4 ...

Page 68: ...nctions are context dependent keys 1 and 2 simultaneously Save screen shot 3 Keypad navigation between function groups and functions changing settings 4 Function key 3 functions are context dependent 5 Function key 4 function is individually assignable CONFIG FUNC KEY 6 Display for representation of readings A scan B scan functions and data 7 Power key for powering on and off 1 3 4 2 5 6 7 ...

Page 69: ...the representation of the A scan or the B scan for the display of readings important setup parameters and icons as well as for the representation of different menus Normal display mode reading and A scan Note For toggling between the different display modes and operating modes see Section Operating modes and views page 5 17 Display mode reading and B scan ...

Page 70: ...r file is loaded you will see the name and the structure of the data recorder file above the cur rent reading The functions to the left on the display screen are used for navigating within the data recorder file Landscape and Portrait mode You can change the screen display of DMS Go from landscape to portrait mode ...

Page 71: ...urrently selected function group are shown on the left side of the display screen Icons and information Keypad functions You can see the current functions of the four function keys in the top left corner of the display screen The functions are context dependent and change during the operation Data boxes The current sound velocity of the material and the name of the selected probe are displayed at ...

Page 72: ...orner of the display screen above the functions inform about certain active functions operating modes or operating status see Section Status display icons page 0 5 Display of reading The current reading is always displayed in enlarged mode above the A scan or B scan If an alarm threshold is exceeded the displayed reading is red ...

Page 73: ...ave further functions which are described together with the corresponding ac tion in this manual Function keys Apart from the keypad two groups of keys including two function keys each are arranged next to the display screen see Section Overview of operator s controls page 4 2 The functions of three function keys are context depen dent and change automatically during the operation The current func...

Page 74: ... some functions by means of key com binations To achieve this you have to press several function keys at the same time see Section Overview of operator s controls page 4 2 Function Keys Screen shot Function key 1 function key 2 Update Function key 2 function key 4 Power key Reset Function key 1 function key 4 Power key ...

Page 75: ...rmal view reading and A scan Every time the DMS Go is powered on the normal view with the large display of reading and the functions groups and functions can be seen View Data Recorder If a data recorder file has been loaded additional infor mation about the file is automatically displayed above the reading together with the file structure including the saved readings A description of how to handl...

Page 76: ...Press the down arrow key in order to select the first function of the function group chosen previously Press the left or right arrow keys in order to change the setting Press the function key 1 function HOME in order to exit the function Coarse and fine adjustment of functions You can choose between coarse and fine adjustment for some functions Use the lower function keys to make the coarse adjust...

Page 77: ... is selected you can activate the key lock If the key lock is active all keys except for the function key 1 are locked and the instrument no longer reacts if a key is pressed Press the function key 1 function LOCK in order to activate the key lock The key function LOCK is then displayed in the top left corner of the display screen Press the function key 1 function LOCK once more in order to deacti...

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Page 79: ...DMS Go Edition 4 05 2014 5 1 Operation 5 ...

Page 80: ...hoose the language for the displayed texts The following languages are available In the function group CONFIG select the function LANGUAGE Choose the required language The language chang es immediately Bulgarian Chinese German English Finnish French Italian Japanese Dutch Norwegian Polish Portuguese Romanian Russian Swedish Spanish Czech Hungarian ...

Page 81: ...he function UNIT Choose the required unit The unit changes immedi ately Resolution setting You can use the function RESOLUTION function group CONFIG to select the resolution for the display of read ings If the setting AUTO is selected the readings up to 100 mm are displayed with two decimal places up to 10 in with three decimal places In the function group CONFIG select the function RESOLUTION Cho...

Page 82: ...CONFIG select the function RADIX Choose the required radix The display of readings changes immediately Last reading You can choose the display mode for the thickness val ue measured last after uncoupling and before cou pling the next time In the function group CONFIG select the function LAST READING Choose the required display mode The display of readings changes immediately ...

Page 83: ...ate and the correct time Remember to turn the clock during the change from winter time to summer time In the function group CONFIG select the function DT FMT Choose the required date format The time format is changed together with the date format Select the function DATE TIME Press the left or right arrow keys Use the navigation to change the highlighted value and switch over to the next value Cha...

Page 84: ... cordingly In the function group CONFIG select the function ORIENTATION Choose the required orientation The screen display is immediately switched over Display orientation You can change the screen display of DMS Go from landscape to portrait mode It is not possible to access the settings and parameters in the portrait mode Briefly press the center key of the keypad in order to rotate the screen d...

Page 85: ...ressing the function key 4 option LH RH The following settings are possible NOT DEFINED no function assigned NOTE choosing a comment see page 6 20 µGRID adding a MicroGrid see page 6 29 LH RH instrument orientation see page 5 6 OBSTR CLEAR no measurement possible or delete reading see page 6 15 f FREEZE display freeze see page 5 52 CAL calibration start see page 5 25 ZOOM gate magnifier see page 5...

Page 86: ...sabled you can exclude individual functions from the lockout and make them visible These functions are then selectable and can be changed or set in spite of the general lockout Disabling all setup functions In the function group CONFIG select the function MENU MODE Choose the option INSPECTOR in order to disable the access to all setup functions Choose the option EXPERT in order to enable the ac c...

Page 87: ...nction group Press one of the up or down arrow keys in order to select the function Press the center key of the keypad in order to exclude the selected function from the general lockout The function is marked with a cross Select other exceptions in the same way Finally press the function key 2 function CONFIRM in order to exit the selection menu and to save the se lection Check whether the marked ...

Page 88: ...ering the password If the pass word is lost you have to reset the instrument see Section Factory default setting Re set page 3 12 You can save a password only if there is no password protection yet or if the EXPERT mode is active see Section Function lockout page 5 8 In the function group CONFIG select the function PASSWORD Press one of the left or right arrow keys Press the arrow keys to mark the...

Page 89: ...ving a new password page 5 10 Deactivating password protection To deactivate the password protection proceed in the same way as for changing the password Instead of a new password however you don t choose any charac ters In the function group CONFIG select the function PASSWORD Press one of the left or right arrow keys Press the arrow keys to mark the first character for the current password Press...

Page 90: ...down if no operation takes place during this time After that you have to power the instrument on again using the Power key If you choose the option MANUAL the instrument is not powered down automatically You have a choice between the following automatic power down times 1 min 2 min 3 min 4 min 5 min 10 min 15 min 30 min In the function group CONFIG select the function POWER DOWN Choose the require...

Page 91: ...e top of the screen display see Section Icons and information page 4 5 You have a choice between the following data OFF no display P DLY probe delay LOC measuring location M GAIN maximum gain setting TEMP material temperature setting GAIN current gain T THK temperature compensated wall thickness THK measured wall thickness C THK coating thickness in the operating mode TopCOAT ...

Page 92: ...d Press one of the up or down arrow keys in order to mark the required data box Press one of the left or right arrow keys in order to select the content for the marked data box Configure the other data boxes in the same way Finally press the function key 1 function EXIT in or der to exit the selection menu and to save the selec tion The selected data are then displayed in the data boxes ...

Page 93: ...g the brightness You can set the brightness of the display and select a value from 1 to 10 for this purpose Note A high brightness value increases the power consumption due to which the operating time is reduced in battery operation In the function group CONFIG select the function BRIGHTNESS Choose the required value The display brightness changes immediately Note You can extend the operating time...

Page 94: ... four color schemes The color scheme determines the color of all displays and of the background Note All color schemes are suitable for indoor use For outdoor use we recommend SCHEME 3 and SCHEME 4 In the function group CONFIG select the function COLOR Select the required color scheme The screen display changes immediately ...

Page 95: ...ESS Default setting for general thickness measurements see page 5 32 A SCAN A scan view see page 5 47 B SCAN B scan profile see page 5 42 MIN MAX MIN MAX mode see page 5 40 DIFF Differential value display see page 5 46 Changing the operating mode or view In the function group MEASURE select the function MODE Select the required operating mode or view The dis play view changes immediately ...

Page 96: ...t of a maximum of 20 characters In the function group PARAM select the function SAVE P SET Press one of the left or right arrow keys Press the arrow keys to mark the first character for the file name Press the center key of the keypad to select the marked character Choose other characters in the same way Press the function key 2 function BKSP in order to delete the last character Finally press the...

Page 97: ... function ENTER to load the selected file The instrument settings of the selected dataset are loaded and they are immediately active after closing the loading process Deleting settings You can delete instrument settings saved to the SD memory card Note You can only delete files with the file exten sion DGO in the directory DMSGO DATA SETS Other files are not displayed for selection In the function...

Page 98: ...rough coating by evaluating the multi echo sequence DUAL MULTI Simultaneous measurement of wall thickness and coating thickness with single echo TopCOAT only with DMS Go TC Wall thickness and residual wall thickness measure ment with a simultaneous determination of the cur rent sound velocity Auto V only with DMS Go TC Note The functions TopCOAT and Auto V are de scribed in chapter 7 of this manua...

Page 99: ...tion groups varies accordingly You have a choice between the following probes Note When a dialog probe probe designation DA4 or D is connected the DMS Go receives the necessary data from the probe automatically In that case you don t have to choose the probe type any more It is auto matically entered after connecting the probe In the function group PROBE CAL select the func tion PROBE Choose the c...

Page 100: ...fset see Section Probe zero offset page 5 25 This measurement mode is suitable for non coated ma terials with smooth parallel surfaces S PEAK The measurement mode S PEAK is available for single element probes The wall thickness is determined on the basis of the ul trasonic time of flight from the last zero crossing before the amplitude peak in gate A up to the last zero crossing before the peak ec...

Page 101: ...or dual element probes The wall thickness is determined on the basis of the ul trasonic time of flight from the last zero crossing before a peak echo is detected in gate A and ends with the last zero crossing before a peak echo in gate B This measurement mode is suitable for coated materials with smooth parallel surfaces Note Only the measurement modes supported by the selected probe type are disp...

Page 102: ...lement probes The determination of the sound velocity in the test object is necessary for the exact calculation of wall thickness You can choose between 1 point calibration or 2 point calibration for determining the sound velocity No probe zero offset is required in 2 point calibration because the zero point is calculated by the instrument in this case ATTENTION The same probe and the same measure...

Page 103: ...mining the ultrasonic time of flight Since this method performs zeroing every time a measurement is taken the zero offset is continu ously adjusted to temperature changes and delay lines MANUAL This method uses the reference block at the instrument rear with known wall thickness and sound velocity in or der to determine the zero offset for the connected probe The method is applicable to both singl...

Page 104: ...sage Put probe on zero block use couplant is displayed on the screen Apply some couplant to the instrument reference block and couple the probe The zeroing is started Keep the probe coupled as long as the message Ac quiring please stay coupled is visible on the dis play screen When the message is no longer visible the zeroing is finished USER zeroing The probe is connected and selected with the fu...

Page 105: ...ethods i e the 1 point calibration and the 2 point calibration As an alternative if the sound velocity is known you can set it directly on the instrument see Section Setting the sound velocity page 5 31 The 1 point calibration is available for all measurement modes the 2 point calibration only for the measurement modes S IP S PEAK S FLANK and DUAL Zeroing is always carried out first during the 1 p...

Page 106: ... the calibration The message Put probe on zero block use couplant is displayed on the screen Apply some couplant to the instrument reference block and couple the probe The zeroing is started After finishing it the message Probe zero complete Remove probe from zero block is displayed on the screen Uncouple the probe The message Couple to Cal standard displayed below or press ENTER to change cal blo...

Page 107: ...unc tion THK CAL Choose the option 2 PT In the function group PROBE CAL select the func tion CALIBRATION Press one of the left or right arrow keys in order to start the calibration The message Couple to Low Cal Std displayed below or press ENTER to change low cal block thickness is displayed on the screen If the wall thickness displayed on the screen is not identical with the low calibration thick...

Page 108: ...e using the up and down arrow keys Press the function key 2 function DONE in order to close the process of changing the thickness value Apply some couplant to the high calibration thickness calibration block and couple the probe When the message Remove probe from Cal Std is displayed on the screen you can uncouple the probe The 2 point calibration is finished the instrument is calibrated to the ze...

Page 109: ... this manual see Section Sound velocities page 10 4 Note It is recommended to verify the velocity set ting by means of an object with known thick ness which is made of the same material as the test object In the function group PROBE CAL select the func tion VELOCITY Press the function keys 3 and 4 in order to select a material with the corresponding sound velocity Press the left and right arrow ke...

Page 110: ...test object from any dirt and loose parts Apply some couplant to the surface of the test object Place the probe carefully but firmly on the material surface Apply a uniform pressure in order to obtain a stable reading If the coupling was successful the digits in the display of readings are shown in solid mode Watch the A scan and the display of readings and wait until both of them are stable Use t...

Page 111: ...e You can use display range to set the display screen to the thickness range you wish to use for your measure ments In the function group MEASURE select the function DISPLAY RANGE Select the required display range Display delay Make your choice of displaying the set display range starting from the surface of the test object or in a section starting earlier or later This allows you to shift the com...

Page 112: ...lues set in the function MAX GAIN for the options HIGH and LOW depending on the sound velocity in the material The switch between the value for HIGH and the value for LOW is at a material velocity of 6248 4 m s 246000 in s to differentiate between steel and aluminum AGC OFF The automatic gain control is switched off The gain set ting is fixed and corresponds to the value selected in the function M...

Page 113: ... method Select the function MAX GAIN Select the required gain value for the method chosen previously or option Selecting the display update rate You can select the interval for measurements and the A scan update as well as for the display of readings When using the B scan and MIN MAX mode this value is automatically set to 32 Hz You have a choice between the following display update rates 4 HZ 8 H...

Page 114: ...on the screen RF Radio frequency display All signals are displayed in their original form In the function group CONFIG select the function RECTIFY Select the required rectification mode Setting the probe delay Every probe is equipped with a delay line between the transducer and the coupling face The sound pulse must first pass through this delay line before it can enter the test object You can com...

Page 115: ...art width and threshold height The start of gate B is coupled to the first echo in gate A If you shift the starting point of gate A the starting point of gate B is automatically shifted by the same value If there is no echo the starting point of gate A applies Note The functions of the gates are only effective within the display range The gate B is only visible and adjustable if one of the measure...

Page 116: ...gate B Gate threshold You can set the vertical position of the gate in percent age of screen height A scan Note In RF mode the values between 100 and 100 are possible When changing from RF to NEG POS or FULL negative signs are replaced by positive signs see Section Selecting the rectification mode page 5 36 In the function group GATE select the function GATE A THR Set the required position of gate...

Page 117: ...m The alarm is triggered if the set minimum value is fallen below In the function group ALARM select the function MIN Choose the option ON in order to activate the mini mum value alarm Select the function MIN ALARM and set the thick ness value which should trigger an alarm if fallen be low Maximum value alarm The alarm is triggered if the set maximum value is ex ceeded In the function group ALARM ...

Page 118: ...easure ments is continued If the waiting time has expired with out the probe being coupled the sequence is automati cally terminated The next time the probe is coupled a new sequence of measurements starts automatically Note The display update rate is automatically in creased to 32 Hz during the MIN capture mode The minimum and the maximum value of the current se quence are displayed in small digi...

Page 119: ... new sequence of measurements starts automatically as soon as saving takes place Note The processes of saving readings and docu menting measurement results are described in detail in chapter 6 In the function group MEASURE select the function MODE Choose the option MIN MAX in order to switch the MIN MAX mode on Clearing a sequence of measurements You can clear all readings of the current sequence ...

Page 120: ...continuously over a maximum period of 30 seconds for the B scan display with the values from these measurements being used by the DMS Go for displaying a subsection of the test object For this purpose guide the probe over the sec tion to be displayed during the measurement period The display opposite shows the typical B scan of a test object with a corroded backwall Note A valid zero calibration m...

Page 121: ...you can save the reading by pressing the function key 2 func tion SEND Note The processes of saving readings and docu menting measurement results are described in detail in chapter 6 In the function group MEASURE select the function MODE Choose the option B SCAN in order to switch the B scan display on Setting the display time The display time in seconds defines the period of time during which the...

Page 122: ... In the function group MEASURE select the function TIMEOUT Set the required waiting time Minimum value line You can display a minimum reading as a line in the B scan The adjusted minimum value is identical with the minimum value which triggers an alarm when fallen below see Section Configuring alarm functions page 5 39 However the alarm functions are complete ly independent of the visible minimum ...

Page 123: ...it uniformly over the sec tion to be displayed The B scan is generated evenly starting from the edge As soon as the end of the display range is reached the display of the thickness profile ends The minimum reading of the section is displayed above the B scan To save press the function key 2 function SEND Press the function key 3 function CLEAR in order to clear the B scan and to start a new record...

Page 124: ...ive sign means that the measured value is above the nominal value a negative sign means that the measured value is below the nomi nal value With a nominal wall thickness of 7 00 mm for example the value 6 27 mm is displayed as 0 73 mm and 10 43 Switching the differential value display on You can switch the differential value display on any time In the function group MEASURE select the function MOD...

Page 125: ...t it cov ers the complete display screen height The current thickness reading is then no longer shown in enlarged mode above the A scan but in reduced from at the top right corner of the display screen In the function group MEASURE select the function MODE Choose the option A SCAN in order to switch the A scan view on ...

Page 126: ...alibration block In the function group MEASURE select the function ZERO BLOCK Press one of the left or right arrow keys A form win dow appears Press one of the left or right arrow keys in order to set the value for the parameter Thickness Press one of the up or down arrow keys in order to switch to the parameter Velocity Press one of the left or right arrow keys in order to set the value for the p...

Page 127: ...s A form win dow appears Press one of the left or right arrow keys in order to set the value for the parameter Unit Press one of the up or down arrow keys in order to switch to the next parameter Set the other parameters in the same way Finally press the function key 2 function DONE in order to save the data The form window disappears and the serial number setting is displayed at the func tion VEL...

Page 128: ...reached see Section Status display icons page 0 5 In the function group PROBE CAL select the func tion CAL REMINDER Press one of the left or right arrow keys A selection menu is displayed Press one of the left or right arrow keys in order to select the required criterion If necessary press one of the up or down arrow keys in order to define additional settings for the selected criterion Press one ...

Page 129: ...d to display it correctly If the temperature of a test object increases the sound velocity of the material increases slightly as well This results in a greater wall thickness reading In order to compensate for this temperature effect DMS Go can calculate a compensated thickness value on the basis of the input temperature of the test object and on the ba sis of a compensation factor In order to use...

Page 130: ... pensated and the compensated thickness value at the same time To achieve this con figure the data boxes accordingly see Sec tion Configuring data boxes page 5 13 Display freeze FREEZE You can freeze the display screen of the DMS Go The A scan and the displayed thickness value are then fro zen and no longer updated This function is available in all measurement modes and display views When the func...

Page 131: ...e display width This enables you to examine the signal in gate A in more detail You can only switch on the zoom function if a signal is positioned in the gate Note The function ZOOM is not available in the function groups You have to assign the function ZOOM to the function key 4 to be able to use it see Section Assignment of function key 4 page 5 7 ...

Page 132: ...NFIG In the function group CONFIG select the function CODE Press one of the up or down arrow keys and enter the first character of the code Press the left arrow key in order to select the next character of the code and enter the other characters of the code Finally press the function key 2 function CON FIRM If the code you have just entered is correct the option is enabled and is immediately avail...

Page 133: ...DMS Go Edition 4 05 2014 6 1 Data Recorder 6 ...

Page 134: ...evaluate measurement results statistically display saved numerical and graphical measurement data create and use comment lists organize and prepare for measurements by creating empty files with ready made descriptions of mea surement locations and measuring points use different file types with a different organization of measurement results for different applications export measurement results CSV...

Page 135: ...file a reading is saved by pressing the function key 2 function SEND in each case Comments A comment can be saved on every measuring point Flags Flags are automatically added to a reading if additional information is stored for example the A scan or a min imum value or maximum value alarm You can find a list of flag symbols in Chapter 10 4 Flag symbols page 10 19 A scan If necessary for the evalua...

Page 136: ...useful to divide the measuring area by means of a grid similar to the coordinate system of a city map In this way the measurement locations or measuring points can be coordinated in terms of space The suitable file types for this are GRID or CUSTOM GRID Note Please look up detailed information about the file types in Chapter 10 3 Data Recorder file types page 10 7 File type LINEAR The measurement ...

Page 137: ...re ment location The number of measuring points is deter mined during file creation Typical application Measurements on pipelines File type CUSTOM POINT This file type has two structural elements measurement location and measuring point Measurement locations and measuring points must be identified by specific names and the required number of measuring points can be assigned to each measurement loc...

Page 138: ... measuring points Typical application Measurements on tanks large di ameter liquid pipes File type CUSTOM GRID This file type is suitable for applications in which each measurement location consists of a grid of the same size The file can contain the required number of grids The grid size is determined during file creation and each measurement location must be identified by a spe cific name Typica...

Page 139: ...ture with 3 elements Elevation Tube Point In this type ev ery elevation is identified by a specific name The num ber of measuring points is determined during file cre ation The advantage of this file type is the free choice of the tubes to be tested during the measurements Typical application Measurements on steam boilers ...

Page 140: ...r comment list In the function group DR select the function MAS TER CMT Press one of the left or right arrow keys A form win dow appears Press one of the up or down arrow keys in order to select a list item Press one of the left or right arrow keys in order to start the entry of the comment Press the arrow keys to mark the first character Press the center key of the keypad to select the marked cha...

Page 141: ...comments You can change the comments of master comments at any time To delete a comment just delete all charac ters one by one using the function BKSP In the function group DR select the function MAS TER CMT Press one of the left or right arrow keys A form win dow appears Press one of the up or down arrow keys in order to select the list item Press one of the left or right arrow keys in order to s...

Page 142: ...he function key 2 function BKSP in order to delete the last character Press the function key 4 function CONFIRM The comment is saved Change the comments for the other list items in the same way Finally press the function key 1 function EXIT The master comment list disappears ...

Page 143: ...ameters are fully described in Chapter 10 3 Data Recorder file types page 10 7 Creating a new file Note If you wish to create a file by copying an al ready existing file you have to load the exist ing file first see Section Loading a file page 6 14 The file type COPY is then avail able as an additional option In a copy all properties of the currently loaded file apply but you can change all parame...

Page 144: ...SP in order to delete the last character Press the function key 4 function NEXT in order to switch to the next area of file definition Press one of the up or down arrow keys in order to select the individual parameters Select the individual parameters and set the required values If the selected file type allows it press the function key 4 function NEXT in order to switch to the next area of file d...

Page 145: ...he deletion of files In the function group DR select the function EXPLORER The file directory of the memory card appears Press the arrow keys in order to select the directory and to mark the files that you wish to delete Press the function key 3 function DELETE A mes sage prompting you to confirm is displayed The file is deleted and is no longer available for record ing readings ...

Page 146: ...easurements you have to select the required file for saving the measurement results first ATTENTION Always make sure that the correct file is se lected The file name is displayed at the top of the display screen during the measure ment operation In the function group DR select the function EXPLORER The file directory of the memory card appears Press the arrow keys in order to select the directory ...

Page 147: ...g out measurements page 5 32 Press the function key 3 function SEND The read ing is saved to the marked data point The marking advances automatically to the next data point Save other readings in the same way If a measurement cannot be carried out at the planned measuring point you can save a corresponding remark for this measuring point Press the center key of the keypad long The func tions of th...

Page 148: ...the function keys again Selecting individual measuring points If necessary you can mark a certain data point measur ing point in order to save a reading specifically to this data point In the function group DR select one of the functions ROW COLUMN ELEVATION TUBE or POINT depending on the file type Press the left or right arrow key in order to choose another measuring point The marking in the over...

Page 149: ... key 3 function CLEAR The read ing is cleared Note You can assign the clearing function CLEAR together with the function OBSTR to the function key 4 see Section Assignment of function key 4 page 5 7 Overwriting readings By selecting a data point which already has a reading assigned to it you cannot normally overwrite the read ing saved there However you can cancel this write protection if neces sa...

Page 150: ...eading THICKNESS A SCAN The A scan is saved additionally to each reading Load a Data Recorder file see Section Loading a file page 6 14 In the function group DR select the function PROP ERTIES Press one of the left or right arrow keys The file properties are displayed Press either the up or down arrow key in order to se lect the property SEND FUNCTION Press one of the left or right arrow keys in o...

Page 151: ...Saving measurement results 6 Data Recorder DMS Go Edition 4 05 2014 6 19 If the reading was saved with an A scan a small triangle is shown in the top right corner of the corresponding data point ...

Page 152: ...h has a reading saved to it see Section Selecting individual measuring points page 6 16 Press the center key of the keypad long The func tions of the function keys change Press the function key 3 function NOTE A selection menu is displayed Press one of the up or down arrow keys in order to mark a comment Press the function key 2 function TAG in order to select the marked comment Selected comments ...

Page 153: ... to the function key 4 see Section Assignment of function key 4 page 5 7 You cannot add any comments to empty data points no reading saved If the marking has automatically ad vanced to the next empty data point after saving the reading you have to select the data point with the cor responding reading again first before selecting the com ment see Section Selecting individual measuring points page 6...

Page 154: ...unction PROP ERTIES Press one of the left or right arrow keys The file properties are displayed Press the left or right arrow key in order to select the group COMMENT The file comment list is displayed and the comments al ready used are marked with a cross before the code let ter Press one of the up or down arrow keys in order to select a list item Press one of the left or right arrow keys in orde...

Page 155: ...ers in the same way Press the function key 2 function BKSP in order to delete the last character Press the function key 4 function CONFIRM The comment is saved Edit other comments in the same way Press the function key 1 function HOME in order to end the editing process of the file comment list ...

Page 156: ...tions of measurement locations Expanding the file capacity If necessary you can expand a file for saving additional measurement results Depending on the file type you can then add optional measuring points elevations col umns or rows Load a Data Recorder file see Section Loading a file page 6 14 In the function group DR select the function PROP ERTIES Press one of the left or right arrow keys The ...

Page 157: ...t the required parameter Press either the left or right arrow key in order to se lect the position into which other items should be in serted Press the function key 4 function INSERT A form window appears Press either the left or right arrow key in order to se lect the required number Press the function key 2 function DONE The addi tional items are inserted into the selected position ...

Page 158: ...appended Deleting parts of a file You can remove empty items which are no longer need ed from a file Depending on the file type you can delete measuring points elevations columns or rows Load a Data Recorder file see Section Loading a file page 6 14 In the function group DR select the function PROP ERTIES Press one of the left or right arrow keys The file properties are displayed Press the left or...

Page 159: ...city is disabled The following parameters can be edited DESCRIPTION 4 lines PROBE CALIBRATION TEMPERATURE INSPECTOR COMPANY T MIN T MAX ABSOLUTE LOSS LOSS ABSOLUTE GROWTH GROWTH MEMO Load a Data Recorder file see Section Loading a file page 6 14 In the function group DR select the function PROP ERTIES Press one of the left or right arrow keys The file properties are displayed Press the left or rig...

Page 160: ... in order to mark the first character Press the center key of the keypad to select the marked character Choose other characters in the same way Press the function key 3 function BKSP in order to delete the last character Press the function key 4 function CONFIRM in order to save the changes Press one of the up or down arrow keys in order to select the individual parameters ...

Page 161: ...he coordination of ad ditional measuring points in terms of space The Microgrid is stored together with the underlying measured value You always have to save a measured value first before you create a Microgrid for it Microgrids can have the following sizes 2 2 4 measuring points 3 3 9 measuring points 4 4 16 measuring points 5 5 25 measuring points 6 6 36 measuring points 7 7 49 measuring points ...

Page 162: ...of the Microgrid Press the function key 2 function DONE in order to save the selected size of Microgrid The grid of the Microgrid is then displayed above the A scan instead of the usual file structure You can then en ter data in the data points of the Microgrid by saving readings After saving the last reading for the Microgrid the normal file structure is displayed again ...

Page 163: ...ill again see the normal file structure Note You can assign the function µGRID to the function key 4 see Section Assignment of function key 4 page 5 7 You cannot add any Microgrids to empty data points no reading saved If the marking has automatically ad vanced to the next empty data point after saving the reading you have to select the data point with the cor responding reading again first before...

Page 164: ... se lect the data point containing the corresponding reading first see Section Selecting individual measuring points page 6 16 Press the center key of the keypad long The func tions of the function keys change Press the function key 1 function µGRID The Mi crogrid is displayed Press the function key 1 function EXIT The Micro grid is closed and you will again see the normal file structure ...

Page 165: ...t position You can switch off this automatic data point selection or define other details for it Note These settings only apply to the currently loaded file in each case By configuring this function you can adjust the order for saving measurement results to the corresponding test task In this way you can e g determine whether you wish to proceed by rows or by columns for saving mea surement result...

Page 166: ... DIR You can use this parameter to determine the advance direction of the first category AUTO REVERSE You can choose whether to start from the beginning again after saving the last reading in a category or whether to edit the grid by meandering for example the first column from the top to the bottom the second col umn from the bottom to the top the third column from the top to the bottom etc 2ND A...

Page 167: ...d a Data Recorder file see Section Loading a file page 6 14 In the function group DR select the function PROP ERTIES Press one of the left or right arrow keys The file properties are displayed Press either the up or down arrow key in order to se lect the required parameter Press either the left or right arrow key in order to choose the required option Press the function key 1 function HOME in orde...

Page 168: ...eading Number of obstructed measuring points OBSTR Minimum reading saved Number of minimum readings saved Number of readings saved below a MIN value Maximum reading saved Number of maximum readings saved Number of readings saved above a MAX value Number of readings with an additional A scan Number of readings with an additional B scan Number of readings with an additional Microgrid Difference betw...

Page 169: ...certain data You can search the statistics for certain data Only the data of one or several statistical parameters are then displayed e g all data points without a reading Press either the up or down arrow key in order to mark a parameter of the statistics Press the function key 2 function TAG in order to select the marked parameter If necessary choose other parameters in the same way Press the fu...

Page 170: ...ly show ing additional information about each reading comments stored for the reading attachments stored for the reading Only the corresponding code letters are displayed in the column COMMENTS for the stored comments see Section Adding comments page 6 20 Flag symbols are used for file attachments in the column FLAGS see Section Flag symbols page 10 19 In the function group DR select the function ...

Page 171: ...ding which has an A scan stored for it see Section Selecting individual measuring points page 6 16 In the function group DR select the function PROP ERTIES Press one of the left or right arrow keys The file properties are displayed Press either the up or down arrow key in order to se lect the parameter ATTACHMENT TYPE Press the center key of the keypad The attachment is displayed A scans and B sca...

Page 172: ... Only data of the currently loaded file are ex ported Load a Data Recorder file see Section Loading a file page 6 14 In the function group DR select the function EX PORT Press one of the left or right arrow keys in order to select the file type to be exported Press the function key 2 function EXPORT in order to start the export The export file is stored on the memory card Note You can read copy or...

Page 173: ...en display content is displayed File name Date Time Serial number of the instrument Software version The name of the screen shot is automatically generated and is composed of the abbreviation SCR the date the time and a consecutive number e g SCR2014 04 28 121523 JPG The screen shots are stored in the format JPG in the di rectory DMSGO SNAPSHOT on the memory card Press the function keys 1 and 2 at...

Page 174: ...6 Data Recorder Documenting measurements 6 42 Edition 4 05 2014 DMS Go ...

Page 175: ...DMS Go Edition 4 05 2014 7 1 Special functions of the DMS Go TC 7 ...

Page 176: ...probe has 2 transmitter receiver pairs which are arranged at a different distance from the cou pling face of the probe each While the first pair of elements close to the coupling face is used for acquiring basic data e g sound veloc ity in the test object the second pair of elements lying deeper in the probe is used for determining the wall thickness of the test object Note Only the echoes of the ...

Page 177: ...y can be used for the exact measurement of wall thickness Thanks to the determination of the sound ve locity in the material taking place simultaneously with the wall thickness measurement velocity variations caused by the material and the temperature are also im mediately taken into consideration in the wall thickness measurement When applying the TopCOAT method the DMS Go TC does not use the mea...

Page 178: ...ir of elements by the coating thickness and thus display the correct wall thickness of the test object This method enables to always determine the wall thick ness on the basis of the first backwall echo This makes the TopCOAT method suitable e g for the residual wall thickness measurement on heavily fissured backwalls when measurements between two backwall echoes DUAL MULTI are no longer possible ...

Page 179: ...n of the DMS Go with the probe to be used The calibration enables to determine the sound path of the first pair of transducer ele ments forming the basis for all subsequent calculations The calibration also includes the entry of the sound ve locity of the velocity reference block used made of cop per in the DMS Go The calibration is described below for both functions ...

Page 180: ...ent re sults is a good homogeneity of the material in the immediate vicinity of the measurement location As opposed to that large area inhomogene ities have an effect on the calculation of wall thickness Choosing the probe To be able to use the Auto V function you have to con nect a special 4 element probe to the DMS Go The following probes from GE are suitable for Auto V TC 560 Activating Auto V ...

Page 181: ... can enter new data e g if the original reference block has been lost see Chapter Saving cal ibration block data page 5 48 The sound velocity V in inch µs and m s and the serial number S N are engraved on two sides of the refer ence block Carrying out probe zero offset ATTENTION It is absolutely necessary that you use low viscosity couplant for the probe zero offset e g light machinery oil or glyc...

Page 182: ...roing The message Put probe on zero block use couplant is displayed on the screen Couple the probe The calibration starts Keep the probe coupled as long as the message Ac quiring please stay coupled is visible on the dis play screen When the message is no longer visible the calibration for the measurement mode Auto V is finished You can then carry out wall thickness measurements on non coated test...

Page 183: ...easurement mode TopCOAT These sound velocities can be entered manually determined using the measurement mode Auto V see Chapter 7 2 Measurement mode Auto V page 7 6 determined by means of calibration blocks described later in this section Choosing the probe To be able to use the TopCOAT function you have to connect a special 4 element probe to the DMS Go The following probes from GE are suitable f...

Page 184: ...u can enter new data e g if the original reference block has been lost see Chapter Saving cal ibration block data page 5 48 The sound velocity V in inch µs and m s and the serial number S N are engraved on two sides of the refer ence block Carrying out probe zero offset ATTENTION It is absolutely necessary that you use low viscosity couplant for the probe zero offset e g light machinery oil or gly...

Page 185: ...lay screen When the message is no longer visible the zeroing for the TopCOAT method is finished The coating thickness is displayed next to the wall thick ness reading on the display screen Sound velocity in the test object The sound velocity in the test object must be known and set in the instrument for TopCOAT measurements see Section Setting the sound velocity page 5 31 You can enter the materia...

Page 186: ...couplant to all three calibration blocks In the function group PROBE CAL select the func tion CALIBRATION Press one of the left or right arrow keys in order to start the calibration The message Put probe on zero block use couplant is displayed on the screen Couple the probe The zeroing is started After finish ing it the message Probe zero complete Remove probe from zero block is displayed on the s...

Page 187: ...no longer visible the calibration for the TopCOAT method is finished The sound velocity for the measurement mode Top COAT is then correctly set Sound velocity in the coating In addition to the sound velocity in the material the sound velocity in the coating must also be known for TopCOAT measurements The factory set default value for this is 2375 m s This value should usually produce satisfying re...

Page 188: ...tion block and couple the probe The measured sound velocity is displayed at the top edge of the dis play screen In the function group MEASURE select the function VEL REF BLOCK Press one of the left or right arrow keys A form win dow appears Press one of the up or down arrow keys in order to switch to the parameter Coating Velocity Press one of the left or right arrow keys in order to set the value...

Page 189: ...DMS Go Edition 4 05 2014 8 1 Maintenance and care 8 ...

Page 190: ... alcohol ATTENTION Do not use any methyl alcohol and no sol vents or dye penetrant cleaners The plastic parts may be damaged or become brittle due to them 8 2 Battery care Battery care The capacity and life of batteries mainly depend on the correct handling Therefore please observe the tips be low You should charge the batteries in the following cases before the initial startup after a storage tim...

Page 191: ...d The handling of batteries the charging process and the meaning of LEDs and power indicators is described in detail in Chapter Operation using batteries page 3 4 ATTENTION You should only use the batteries recom mended by us and the corresponding char ger Any improper handling of the batteries and charger involves an explosion hazard 8 3 Maintenance The DMS Go requires basically no maintenance AT...

Page 192: ... files You can download the latest software version for your instrument from the GE Inspection Technologies web site by means of any customary web browser After downloading you have to copy the update file to the main directory of the SD memory card Open the browser and enter the address www gein spectiontechnologies com After the default homepage has appeared select an other language at the top e...

Page 193: ... update file sdu to an appropriate location Copy the update file sdu to the main directory of the SD memory card Installing an update Note Only one file with the extension sdu may be located in the main directory of the SD card for the installation If several update files are located in the main directory the installation process is aborted and an error message is displayed To install the new soft...

Page 194: ...ge FLASH UPGRADE MODE ap pears The installation process will then start The following messages are displayed one by one LOADING FILE VERIFYING FILE PROGRAMMING FLASH At the end of the installation the instrument is powered off automatically After this you can power the DMS Go on again and use the new software version Note For resetting the instrument to factory default settings see Section Factory...

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Page 196: ...ock of the hinged cover 1 in the direction of the arrow in order to open the cover Close the cover and make sure that it is locked tightly If necessary push the lock up to the limit stop in the opposite direction of the arrow in order to close the cover watertight again The following are located under the cover USB interface 2 Card slot for SD memory cards 3 Service interface 4 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 197: ...ou can carry out all normal file operations on the SD memory card e g copying and deleting of files To learn more about handling of the SD memory card see Chapter 3 4 Inserting the SD memory card page 3 10 Note If the instrument is connected to a PC via the USB interface it functions as an external drive It is then not possible to use the instru ment After disconnecting the USB cable the normal op...

Page 198: ...Peripherals 9 4 Edition 4 05 2014 DMS Go 9 2 Peripherals The DMS Go is not provided for the direct connection of peripherals e g printers or monitors For more details on documentation see Section Docu menting measurements page 6 40 ...

Page 199: ...DMS Go Edition 4 05 2014 10 1 Appendix 10 ...

Page 200: ...der to find out the cause for the conspicu ous reading Surface quality Tool marks running parallel to the coupling face may cause measurement errors in the case of a great peak to valley height If the acoustic separation layer of the probe is set at right angles to the marks this effect does not occur Incorrect readings are obtained in some cases due to a too rough test surface because of excessiv...

Page 201: ...ions is likewise required It is recommended to proceed as follows Calibrate the DMS Go according to the instructions given in this manual Clean the test surface carefully by means of a wire brush and remove any possibly existing oxide layers Knead the coupling paste ZGM for high temperatures in the tube before using it After that apply one drop of ZGM diameter approx 5 mm to the contact face of th...

Page 202: ...be achieved by slightly rocking the probe Remove any residual couplant carefully from the probe before carrying out another measurement ATTENTION When using the HT 400A it is absolutely necessary that the attached table for cou pling and cooling times be taken into consid eration Cooling with water may destroy the probe 10 2 Sound velocities The table shows typical sound velocities in different ma...

Page 203: ...ss CuZn30 4700 Brass CuZn40 4400 Monel 5300 6000 Nickel hard 5810 Nickel soft 5610 Material m s Platinum 3960 Plexiglas PMMA 2730 Polyamide 6 6 Nylon 2600 Polyethylene PE hard 2530 Polyethylene PE soft 2000 Polypropylene PP hard 2600 Polypropylene PP soft 2000 Polystyrene PS 2350 Polyvinyl chloride PVC hard 2400 Polyvinyl chloride PVC soft 2200 Silver 3600 Silicon 8950 Silicon carbide 12180 Silico...

Page 204: ...Steel ferritic 5920 Cast steel austenitic 5730 Teflon PTFE 1340 1400 Titanium 6100 6230 Uranium 3200 3380 Uranium dioxide 4520 5160 Uranium carbide 4010 4640 Tungsten 5200 5460 Tungsten carbide 6660 Zinc 4190 Tin 3320 Zircaloy 4 4700 Zircon pure 4300 Zirconium oxide 7040 Material m s ...

Page 205: ...ed In the file format EXTENDED the recording includes extend ed data e g date and time of recording probe type sound velocity measurement mode File type LINEAR READING TYPE File format STANDARD or EXTENDED START POINT First measuring point 1 99 999 END POINT Last measuring point 1 99 999 FILE NAME Free text up to 16 characters PROBE Free text up to 16 characters ...

Page 206: ... in COMPANY Free text up to 16 characters DESCRIPTION Free text 4 lines with up to 16 characters each INSPECTOR Free text up to 16 characters TEMP Free text up to 16 characters T MIN Minimum value which triggers an alarm if fallen below T MAX Maximum value which triggers an alarm if exceeded MEMO Free text up to 16 characters ...

Page 207: ...lly COL ROW A columns numerically rows alphabetically STARTING ROW Number of the first row 1 702 ENDING ROW Number of the last row 1 702 STARTING COLUMN Number of the first column A ZZ ENDING COLUMN Number of the last column A ZZ START POINT First measuring point 1 99 999 END POINT Last measuring point 1 99 999 FILE NAME Up to 16 characters PROBE Free text up to 16 characters CALIBRATION Free text...

Page 208: ...characters DESCRIPTION Free text 4 lines with up to 16 characters each INSPECTOR Free text up to 16 characters TEMP Free text up to 16 characters T MIN Minimum value which triggers an alarm if fallen below T MAX Maximum value which triggers an alarm if exceeded MEMO Free text up to 16 characters ...

Page 209: ...haracters for labeling measurement locations 1 16 START POINT First measuring point 1 99 999 END POINT Last measuring point 1 99 999 FILE NAME Up to 16 characters PROBE Free text up to 16 characters CALIBRATION Free text up to 16 characters UNITS Units mm or in COMPANY Free text up to 16 characters DESCRIPTION Free text 4 lines with up to 16 characters each INSPECTOR Free text up to 16 characters ...

Page 210: ...f fallen below T MAX Maximum value which triggers an alarm if exceeded MEMO Free text up to 16 characters PREFIX TEXT Text before the automatic numbering STARTING NUMERIC Start value for the automatic numbering INCREMENT BY Increment value for the automatic numbering SUFFIX TEXT Text after the automatic numbering ...

Page 211: ... 1 16 GRID LABELING Alphabetic or numeric labeling of rows and columns COL A ROW columns alphabetically rows numerically COL ROW A columns numerically rows alphabetically STARTING ROW Number of the first row 1 702 ENDING ROW Number of the last row 1 702 STARTING COLUMN Number of the first column A ZZ ENDING COLUMN Number of the last column A ZZ FILE NAME Up to 16 characters PROBE Free text up to 1...

Page 212: ...acters TEMP Free text up to 16 characters T MIN Minimum value which triggers an alarm if fallen below T MAX Maximum value which triggers an alarm if exceeded MEMO Free text up to 16 characters PREFIX TEXT Text before the automatic numbering STARTING NUMERIC Start value for the automatic numbering INCREMENT BY Increment value for the automatic numbering SUFFIX TEXT Text after the automatic numberin...

Page 213: ...ations 1 16 POINTS PER LOC Number of measuring points per measurement locations 1 9 999 PNT LABEL LENGTH Maximum number of characters for labeling measuring points 1 16 FILE NAME Up to 16 characters PROBE Free text up to 16 characters CALIBRATION Free text up to 16 characters UNITS Units mm or in COMPANY Free text up to 16 characters DESCRIPTION Free text 4 lines with up to 16 characters each INSP...

Page 214: ...AX Maximum value which triggers an alarm if exceeded MEMO Free text up to 16 characters PREFIX TEXT Text before the automatic numbering STARTING NUMERIC Start value for the automatic numbering INCREMENT BY Increment value for the automatic numbering SUFFIX TEXT Text after the automatic numbering ...

Page 215: ...UBE First measuring point of the first tube 1 999 ENDING TUBE Last measuring point of the last tube 1 999 POINTS ON TUBE Identification of the points on the tube L left C center R right B back F front FILE NAME Up to 16 characters PROBE Free text up to 16 characters CALIBRATION Free text up to 16 characters UNITS Units mm or in COMPANY Free text up to 16 characters DESCRIPTION Free text 4 lines wi...

Page 216: ...alue which triggers an alarm if exceeded MEMO Free text up to 16 characters PREFIX TEXT Text before the automatic numbering of measurement location STARTING NUMERIC Start value for the automatic numbering of measurement location INCREMENT BY Increment value for the automatic numbering of measurement location SUFFIX TEXT Text after the automatic numbering of measurement location ...

Page 217: ...he readings in the column FLAGS if the spread view ing format is selected maximum value alarm triggered minimum value alarm triggered A an A scan is stored for the reading B a B scan is stored for the reading a Micro Grid has been created for the reading percentage loss percentage growth absolute loss absolute growth old reading exists ...

Page 218: ...lay of readings 5 3 DISPLAY DELAY MEASURE Display start shift 5 33 DISPLAY RANGE MEASURE Width setting of display range 5 33 GATE A THR GATE Setting of the vertical position of gate A in percentage of screen height 5 38 GATE B THR GATE Setting of the vertical position of gate B in percentage of screen height 5 38 GATE A WIDTH GATE Width setting of gate A 5 38 GATE B WIDTH GATE Width setting of gat...

Page 219: ...en display 5 52 UNITS CONFIG Choice of units 5 3 RESULTS MEASURE Choice of data for the six data boxes at the top of the display screen 5 13 CAL REMINDER PROBE CAL Configuring the reminder function for calibrations 5 50 EXPLORER DR Creating selecting and deleting Data Recorder files 6 11 EXPORT DR Exporting readings 6 40 COLOR CONFIG Choice of color scheme for the display screen 5 16 FUNC KEY CONF...

Page 220: ...ceeded 5 39 MAX GAIN MODE MEASURE Choice of amplification method 5 34 MAX GAIN MEASURE Setting of gain values for the selected amplification method 5 34 MENU MODE CONFIG Disabling the access to the instrument setup function 5 8 TG MODE PROBE CAL Choice of the suitable measurement mode for the probe type 5 22 MIN ALARM Alarm function for falling below a minimum value 5 39 MIN ALARM ALARM Wall thick...

Page 221: ...d 5 18 LOCKOUT CONFIG Enabling of individual functions if lockout of all setup functions has been activated with the function MENU MODE 5 8 LANGUAGE CONFIG Choice of the language for the texts on the display screen 5 2 TEMP COMP PROBE CAL Setting of parameters for the temperature compensation 5 51 TIMEOUT MEASURE Setting of waiting time when recording the B scan 5 44 OVERWRITE DR Choice of the mod...

Page 222: ...tandard specification EN 61 010 1 2001 10 7 Manufacturer Service addresses The ultrasonic thickness gauge DMS Go is manufac tured by GE Sensing Inspection Technologies GmbH Robert Bosch Straße 3 50354 Hürth Germany T 49 0 22 33 601 111 F 49 0 22 33 601 402 The DMS Go is manufactured according to the state of the art methods using high quality components Thorough in process inspections or intermedi...

Page 223: ...bout the use handling operation and specifications of the instruments please contact your nearest GE repre sentative or turn directly to GE Sensing Inspection Technologies GmbH Service Center Robert Bosch Straße 3 50354 Hürth Germany or Postfach 1363 50330 Hürth Germany T 49 0 22 33 601 111 F 49 0 22 33 601 402 USA GE Inspection Technologies LP 50 Industrial Park Road Lewistown PA 17044 USA T 1 71...

Page 224: ...ardous substances that could impact health and the environment In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in the environment and to diminish the pressure on our natural resources we advise you to use the appropriate take back systems Those systems will reuse or recycle in an environmentally safe way most of the materials of your instrument which is no longer capable of functioning The...

Page 225: ...icates that the product may contain cadmium Cd lead Pb or mercury Hg For proper recycling return the batteries to the manufacturer or to a designat ed collection point What do the markings mean Batteries and accumulators must be marked either on the battery on the accumulator or on their packaging depending on the size with the separate collection sym bol In addition the marking must include the c...

Page 226: ... presence of toxic metals in the product Pb for lead Hg for mercury and Cd for cadmium Cadmium poisoning can result in cancer of the lungs and prostate gland Chronic diseases may include kidney damage pulmonary emphysema as well as bone diseases such as osteomalcia and osteoporo sis Cadmium may also cause anemia discoloration of the teeth and anosmia loss of smell Lead is poisonous in all compound...

Page 227: ...Recycling directives 10 Appendix DMS Go Edition 4 05 2014 10 29 10 9 Recycling directives Overview 2 3 3 ...

Page 228: ...10 Appendix Recycling directives 10 30 Edition 4 05 2014 DMS Go 4 5 1 4 ...

Page 229: ...e rear panel of instrument 2 Battery ML1200 Lithium backup battery on the main board 3 Polycarbonate Polymex TPE brass copper Upper and lower instrument covers as well as battery lid partly contain steel upper instrument cover contains embedded brass threads keypad 4 Magnesium die casting Upper watertight instrument cover prop up stand 5 Rubber Rubber sleeves on the LEMO connectors ...

Page 230: ...10 Appendix Recycling directives 10 32 Edition 4 05 2014 DMS Go Materials to be disposed of separately 1 ...

Page 231: ...Recycling directives 10 Appendix DMS Go Edition 4 05 2014 10 33 2 ...

Page 232: ...ycling Material Code Description 1 Lithium ion battery Battery compartment remove after opening the battery lid 2 Battery ML1200 On the main board To remove the battery loosen the screws on the rear panel of the instrument After this the lower instrument cover can be taken off ...

Page 233: ...Recycling directives 10 Appendix DMS Go Edition 4 05 2014 10 35 Other materials and components 2 3 3 ...

Page 234: ...10 Appendix Recycling directives 10 36 Edition 4 05 2014 DMS Go 1 3 ...

Page 235: ...Recycling directives 10 Appendix DMS Go Edition 4 05 2014 10 37 1 1 ...

Page 236: ...10 Appendix Recycling directives 10 38 Edition 4 05 2014 DMS Go 5 ...

Page 237: ...Recycling directives 10 Appendix DMS Go Edition 4 05 2014 10 39 4 7 ...

Page 238: ...10 Appendix Recycling directives 10 40 Edition 4 05 2014 DMS Go 3 6 6 6 7 ...

Page 239: ...ay Mounted in the upper instrument cover under a stainless steel lid which is wrapped up in yellow foil 3 Parts of the housing polycarbonate Polymex keypad Parts of the housing keypad 4 Stainless steel Cover of TFT display 5 Steel Protecting cover on the main board 6 Magnesium die casting Upper watertight instrument cover prop up stand 7 Rubber Rubber sleeves on the LEMO connectors rubber joints ...

Page 240: ... separately Lithium ion battery Battery compartment Battery ML1200 Battery holder on the main board Material components possibly interfering with certain recycling processes PC boards PC boards within the housing Parts of the housing polycarbonate Polymex Parts of the housing keypad TFT display Mounted in the upper instrument cover under a stainless steel lid which is wrapped up in yellow foil ...

Page 241: ...f TFT display Steel Protecting cover on the main board Magnesium die casting Upper watertight instrument cover prop up stand Rubber Rubber sleeves on the LEMO connectors rubber joints Fasteners cables clamps screws and bolts Total weight including battery 850 Special notes none Recycling Material Code Weight approx g Description ...

Page 242: ...10 Appendix Recycling directives 10 44 Edition 4 05 2014 DMS Go ...

Page 243: ...DMS Go Edition 4 05 2014 11 1 Specifications 11 ...

Page 244: ...Specifications of the DMS Go Display screen Active range W H 108 0 64 8 mm diagonal 5 inches Size 5 inches Resolution W H 800 480 pixels Contrast ratio 300 Brightness 200 cd m Range display width max 14 m 551 inches in steel in normal mode depending on the probe material and surface ...

Page 245: ...isplay delay 0 3 500 µs Probe delay 0 1 000 µs Velocity 250 16 000 m s Resolution of readings 0 01 mm or 0 1 mm 0 001 inches or 0 01 inches selectable over the entire measuring range Display modes Temperature corrected thickness Thickness and A scan B scan MIN MAX capture mode Difference Data Recorder ...

Page 246: ...hanical reverse polarity protection USB interface Micro USB connector Service interface 1 Mini RS232C only used for service purposes Pulser Pulser mode Square wave pulser Pulser voltage automatically matched to the probe 120 V or 250 V Pulser falling rising time max 10 ns Pulser width automatically matched to the probe ...

Page 247: ... 5 Receiver Digital gain 110 dB dynamic range automatic gain control with manual set by user High Low and Auto gain limit Memory Card slot SD card slot for standard SD cards Capacity 8 GB SD card Datasets 100 000 measurements per file Several files can be saved to the SD card ...

Page 248: ...method optional external charger Charge level proportional charge level indicator Charger power adapter Universal power supply unit 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz meets the requirements of CCC CE UL CSA and PSE Size W H D 175 111 50 mm Weight 850 g incl battery Languages Bulgarian Chinese Czech Dutch English Finnish French German Hungarian Italian Japanese Norwegian Polish Portuguese Romanian Russian Spanis...

Page 249: ...ge 3 cycles 4 hrs at 20 60 C 4 hrs at 60 C transition within 5 minutes 503 4 Procedure II Vibration General exposure 1 hr per axis 514 5 5 Procedure I Annex C Figure 6 Shocks 6 cycles per axis 15 g 11 ms half sine 516 5 Procedure I Loose cargo in shipping containers 514 5 Procedure II Transit drop packaged for shipment 26 drops 516 5 Procedure IV Enclosure IP67 according to IEC 529 Operating tempe...

Page 250: ... 2001 Ultrasound EN 12668 ASTM E1324 E317 ANSI NCSL Z 540 1 1994 MIL STD 45662A MIL STD 2154 Options TopCOAT TopCOAT technology for the simultaneous measurement of coating thickness and metal thickness Auto V Auto V function for the wall thickness measurement of components with unknown sound velocity without calibration block during the measure ment DR Extended Data Recorder ...

Page 251: ...to EN 12668 11 Specifications DMS Go Edition 4 05 2014 11 9 11 2 Specifications according to EN 12668 You will find the specifications according to EN 12668 for your instrument on the product CD included in the standard package ...

Page 252: ...11 10 Edition 4 05 2014 DMS Go ...

Page 253: ...DMS Go Edition 4 05 2014 12 1 Index 12 ...

Page 254: ...stments Coarse and fine 4 10 Advance 6 33 ADVANCE TIME 6 34 ADVANCE TUBE BY 6 35 AGC 5 34 Alarm 0 5 5 39 Alarm signal 5 39 APPEND 6 26 Application notes 10 2 A SCAN 5 17 5 47 A scan 4 3 4 9 Viewing 6 39 A scan view 5 47 ATTACHMENT TYPE 6 39 AUTO 5 25 AUTO REVERSE 6 34 6 35 Automatic gain control 5 34 AUTO V 1 19 Auto V 7 2 7 6 B Batteries External charging 3 8 Inserting 3 4 Internal charging 3 8 B...

Page 255: ...7 Brightness 5 15 B SCAN 5 17 5 43 B scan 4 3 5 42 Display time 5 43 Recording 5 45 Switching on 5 43 C CAL REMINDER 5 50 CAL TEMP 5 51 CALIBRATION 5 28 5 29 7 12 Calibration 5 24 Calibration block Saving data 5 48 Calibration reminder 5 50 Care 8 2 Charge level of battery 3 6 Charger power adapter 3 2 Charging Batteries 3 8 Charging status 3 8 CLEAR 6 16 6 17 Coarse and fine adjustment 4 10 CODE ...

Page 256: ... 5 Configuring 5 13 Data export 6 40 Data Recorder 4 4 4 9 Data Recorder view 6 38 Date Format 5 5 Setting 5 5 DATE TIME 5 5 Default settings 5 2 Color scheme 5 16 Date and Time 5 5 Display 5 15 Instrument 3 12 Language 5 2 Resolution 5 3 Units 5 3 Defects errors 1 3 DELETE 5 19 Deleting Settings 5 19 DGO 5 18 DIFF 5 17 5 46 Difference 5 46 Directive 2002 96 EC 10 27 directive 89 336 EEC 10 25 Dis...

Page 257: ...ay view 4 9 Documenting 6 40 DT FMT 5 5 DUAL 0 5 1 16 5 23 DUAL MULTI 0 5 1 17 5 23 E EDIT 6 25 6 26 EN 12668 11 9 Ending 3 12 ENTER 5 19 Environmental compatibility 10 27 Environmental protection regulations 10 27 Evaluations 6 36 EXIT 5 14 EXPERT 5 10 EXPLORER 6 11 6 13 6 14 EXPORT 6 40 Export 6 40 F Factory default setting 3 12 File operations 9 3 File type BOILER 6 7 10 17 CUSTOM GRID 6 6 10 1...

Page 258: ...ging 0 7 Function keys 4 7 Functions Disabled 4 11 Display on the screen 4 5 Keypad 0 6 Lockout 5 10 Navigation 0 7 Functions in alphabetical order 10 20 G Gain 5 34 Gate A Start 5 37 GATE A THR 5 38 Gate A Width 5 38 Gate B Start 5 37 GATE B THR 5 38 Gate B Width 5 38 Gate magnifier 5 53 Gate threshold 5 38 Gate width 5 38 Gates 5 37 GRID 6 6 10 9 H HEADER 6 27 Header data 6 27 HOME 4 10 4 11 ...

Page 259: ...L LANGUAGE 5 2 Language 5 2 LAST READING 5 4 LED on charger power adapter 3 8 LED on power supply unit 3 8 LINEAR 6 4 10 7 List 6 38 LOAD P SET 5 19 Loading Settings 5 19 Lock 4 11 LOCKOUT 5 9 M Maintenance 8 3 MANUAL 5 25 Master Cmt 6 8 6 9 Material Instrument 10 27 Materials 10 36 MAX 5 39 Max Alarm 5 39 MAX GAIN 5 34 5 35 Max Gain Mode 5 35 Maximum value alarm 5 39 Measurement modes 5 22 ...

Page 260: ...MAX mode 5 40 Minimum value alarm 5 39 Minimum value line 5 44 MODE 5 17 5 41 5 43 5 46 5 47 Monitor 9 4 N Navigation 4 7 NOMINAL 5 46 NOTE 6 16 6 20 O OBSTR 6 15 6 16 Operating manual 1 22 Operating mode Changing 5 17 Operating time 0 5 Operational concept 4 9 Operator s controls 4 2 Options 1 14 ORIENTATION 5 6 Overview Function groups and functions 0 3 0 4 Keypad functions 0 6 Power level indic...

Page 261: ...supply 3 2 Power supply unit 3 2 Powering Off 3 12 Powering On 3 11 Printer 9 4 PROBE 5 21 5 26 7 6 7 9 Probe Connecting 3 9 PROBE DELAY 5 36 Probe delay 5 36 PROBE DELAY probe delay 5 36 PROBE ZERO 5 26 7 8 7 11 Probe zero offset 5 24 PROPERTIES 6 18 6 22 6 24 6 26 6 27 6 35 6 37 6 39 R RADIX 5 4 Radix 5 4 Reading 4 3 4 9 Clearing 6 17 Display 5 4 Receiver connection 3 9 Rectification 5 36 RECTIF...

Page 262: ...reen shots 4 8 6 41 SD card icon 0 5 Inserting 3 10 Removing 3 10 SD memory card 0 5 SEND 6 15 6 16 6 18 6 31 6 33 SEND FUNCTION 6 18 SEND MIN 5 41 Sensitivity 5 34 Serial number 3 11 Service addresses 10 25 Service interface 9 3 Setting units 5 3 Settings 4 7 Deleting 5 19 Loading 5 19 Saving 5 18 S FLANK 0 5 1 17 5 22 S IP 0 5 1 17 5 22 Software 1 2 3 11 8 4 Sound velocities 10 4 Sound velocity ...

Page 263: ...display icons 0 5 4 6 Surfaces 10 2 T TAG 6 20 Tanks 10 2 TEMP COEF 5 51 TEMP COMP 5 52 Temperature compensation 5 51 TG MODE 5 23 THICKNESS 5 17 Thickness profile 5 42 THK CAL 5 28 5 29 TIME 5 43 Time 5 5 TIMEOUT 5 44 Toggling Function group 4 10 4 11 TOP COAT 1 18 TopCOAT 7 2 7 9 Transmitter connection 3 9 Tubes 10 2 U UNIT setting units 5 3 UN TAG 6 20 Update 4 8 UPDATE RATE 5 35 Update rate 5 ...

Page 264: ...9 3 USER 5 25 5 26 V VEL REF BLOCK 5 49 7 14 VELOCITY 5 31 Version number 8 4 VIEW 6 38 View 5 17 Changing 5 17 W Waste disposal 8 6 10 28 WEEE directive 10 27 Width of gate 5 38 Z ZERO 5 26 5 28 ZERO BLOCK 5 48 Zeroing MANUAL 5 26 USER 5 26 ZOOM 5 53 µGRID 6 16 6 30 6 32 ...

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