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DMS Go

Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge

Operator’s Manual

P/N 1347494 Rev. 1
October 2010

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Page 1: ...trol Solutions Ultrasonic P N 1347494 Rev 1 October 2010 DMS Go Operator s Manual Your Complete Source for Testing Equipment Since 1969 www BergEng com Berg Engineering Sales Company Inc 1 847 577 398...

Page 2: ...Your Complete Source for Testing Equipment Since 1969 www BergEng com Berg Engineering Sales Company Inc 1 847 577 3980 Info BergEng com...

Page 3: ...d Technical content subject to change without notice DMS Go Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge Operator s Manual P N 1347494 Rev 1 October 2010 Your Complete Source for Testing Equipment Since 1969 www BergEn...

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Page 5: ...1 3 2 Multi Key Functions 10 1 4 Using the Display 12 1 5 Display Icons 13 1 6 Using the SD Slot USB Connector I O Connector 14 1 6 1 Removing the SD Card 15 1 6 2 Inserting the SD Card 15 1 6 3 Conn...

Page 6: ...ting the Probe 54 2 4 2 Configuring the Instrument 56 2 5 Calibration 61 2 5 1 1 Point Calibration PROBE CAL CALIBRATION 62 2 5 2 2 Point Calibration PROBE CAL CALIBRATION 66 2 5 3 Calibrating by Mate...

Page 7: ...Recorder File 81 3 4 1 Selecting a Data File DR EXPLORER 81 3 5 Making and Recording Measurements 82 Chapter 4 Measuring and Recording Data 4 1 Setting up Data Measurements 83 4 1 1 Positioning Gate...

Page 8: ...Gate Alarms 97 4 3 Displaying Measured Results MEASURE RESULTS 100 Chapter 5 Using Parameter Files 5 1 Loading a Stored PARAM File PARAM LOAD P SET 104 5 2 Saving a New Parameter File PARAM SAVE P SET...

Page 9: ...e of the Data Recorder File DR PROPERTIES EDIT 118 6 3 6 Adding or Modifying Comments DR PROPERTIES COMMENT 120 6 4 Adding a Comment to a Stored Value 121 6 5 Adding a Micro Grid to a Stored Value 122...

Page 10: ...er 127 A 2 8 Transit Drop Packaged for Shipment 127 A 2 9 Operating Temperature Range 127 A 2 10 Storage Temperature Range 127 A 2 11 Dust Proof Water Proof 127 A 2 12 Hazardous Atmosphere Operation 1...

Page 11: ...al Velocity Range 130 A 9 Units 130 A 10Measurement Techniques 130 A 10 1 DMS Go TC Only 130 A 11Measurement Display Modes 131 A 12Calibration 131 A 13Update Rate 131 A 14Receiver 131 A 15Pulser 132 A...

Page 12: ...B 2 Custom Linear 137 B 2 1 Custom Linear File Example 138 B 3 Grid File 139 B 4 Custom Grid File 140 B 4 1 Grid File Flexibility 141 B 5 Boiler File 142 B 5 1 Boiler File Flexibility 144 B 5 2 Examp...

Page 13: ...WEEE Directive 150 C 2 Battery Disposal 151 C 2 1 What do the Markings Mean 151 C 2 2 The Risks and Your Role in Reducing Them 152 Appendix D EN15317 Specifications Appendix E Probes Your Complete Sou...

Page 14: ...Contents xii DMS Go Operator s Manual Your Complete Source for Testing Equipment Since 1969 www BergEng com Berg Engineering Sales Company Inc 1 847 577 3980 Info BergEng com...

Page 15: ...be operated either with batteries or with the power supply unit The power supply unit meets the requirements of Electrical Safety Class II Batteries For battery operation of this instrument GE only re...

Page 16: ...uipment This Operator s Manual contains essential information on how to operate your test equipment In addition there are a number of factors that affect the test results but a description of all thes...

Page 17: ...s with unforeseeable consequences You can contact GEIT or NDT societies or organizations in your country DGZfP in Germany ASNT in the USA for information on opportunities for training on ultrasonic in...

Page 18: ...city values at shorter time intervals Failure to do so may lead to false readings Test Object Temperature Effects The sound velocity also varies as a function of the temperature of the test object Thi...

Page 19: ...representatives or iii external causes such as accident abuse misuse or problems with electrical power This warranty does not cover parts identified as wear and tear parts or lamps transducers tubes...

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Page 21: ...kness measurements and can store scans operating parameters and reports Before beginning to take measurements however the instrument display operating parameters and data files must be configured by u...

Page 22: ...Accessory Mounting Screw Battery Charger Connection 1 4 Turn Screw CW to close CCW to open Slot Receive Probe Power ON OFF 1 4 Turn Screw CW to close CCW to open Pulse Transmit Probe Connection Conne...

Page 23: ...see Figure 2 on page 5 by the battery icon and the approximate hours of charge indication below the icon When a fully charged battery pack is installed the icon will appear as full and the icon will...

Page 24: ...nd OFF To power the DMS Go ON or OFF simply press the power button on the side of the case see Figure 1 on page 2 As soon as the button press is recognized you will hear the click of an internal relay...

Page 25: ...tion 1 2 Toggle Display Screen Joystick Battery Indicator Function 3 4 Toggle Current Assignment of Function Keys 1 2 3 4 center press Function Line Main Menu Row of 7 Menus Consisting Your Complete S...

Page 26: ...nt 180 to accommodate either right hand or left hand operation During this process the display image is also rotated to allow proper viewing Figure 3 below shows the instrument in both orientations Fi...

Page 27: ...e pressed or pressed and held Pressing the Function 1 button by itself causes the DMS Go to return Home to the Main Menu Function 3 4 toggle The two ends of the lower toggle act as separate buttons On...

Page 28: ...ENTER select a letter or file TAG comment DONE pop up menus windows NEW explorer CONFIRM EXPORT F4 FREEZE DELETE explorer BKSP BACK NOTE in DR grid CRSE numeric fields or custom selection from CONFIG...

Page 29: ...hold confirms an entry Joystick Movement Moving up down scrolls between the available function options for the highlighted menu Moving left right allows you to navigate to a menu Once you have select...

Page 30: ...ument to initiate a software update Note A formatted SD card with a valid DMS Go update file in the root directory must be inserted prior to pressing these buttons Be aware that the root directory can...

Page 31: ...e the current screen as a jpg file for future study The DMS Go stores the jpg file in either the root directory or in the currently active DMS Go folder of the SD card Note A formatted SD card must be...

Page 32: ...ing pages for step by step instructions on accessing these menus Figure 4 DMS Go Display Battery Indicator Function 1 Function 2 Menu Bar Readings Parameters Function 3 Function 4 Active Menu Option L...

Page 33: ...de see page 58 Dual Multi Indicates that the DMS Go is measuring in Dual Multi mode see page 68 Freeze Indicates that the Freeze mode see page 74 has frozen the screen SD Card Indicates that an SD mem...

Page 34: ...ument software upgrade see Multi Key Functions on page 10 The SD card slot is located in a compartment on the top of the instrument along with a USB connector and an I O connector see Figure 5 below F...

Page 35: ...slot if you feel significant resistance If the card does not enter the slot freely it is probably oriented incorrectly 1 Access the SD card slot by pushing on the cover in the direction of the arrow a...

Page 36: ...ed SD card will be added to the list of active drives on the PC You can then perform all normal drive activities such as copying and deleting files on the DMS Go SD card Important While the DMS Go is...

Page 37: ...essible to the user via a special optional cable To use this connector you must order the optional DMS Go cable which is available as P N 022 510 032 The pin designations for connecting the open end o...

Page 38: ...and select the probe Move the joystick left or right until the probe ID name is displayed NOTE If using a dialog probe the Probe name will appear automatically 7 Scroll to the TG Mode option and sele...

Page 39: ...specific options include TOPCOAT and AUTO V Extended Data Recorder and USM Go Mode Activation codes matched to your DMS Go serial number can be input via the CODE submenu see Entering a New Activation...

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Page 41: ...e major components of the display and the keypad To access the menus and parameters click the joystick button to move from submenu to submenu and then to access the parameters within a submenu Once yo...

Page 42: ...Display Screen Features Battery Level Large Menu Bar Reading 2 Reading 1 Function 2 Function 1 Function 4 Function 3 Reading Your Complete Source for Testing Equipment Since 1969 www BergEng com Berg...

Page 43: ...S Go Operator s Manual 21 Figure 7 Function Keys and Associated Windows HOME SEND CRSE CRSE Your Complete Source for Testing Equipment Since 1969 www BergEng com Berg Engineering Sales Company Inc 1 8...

Page 44: ...age 95 Maximum Gain Adjustment page 95 and Results page 100 Gate Menu Consists of several functions used to set starting point width and threshold for Gates A and B They are Gate A or B Start page 84...

Page 45: ...Brightness page 34 Color page 32 Language page 26 Orientation page 30 Date and Time Format page 28 Date and Time page 29 Power Down page 31 Unit page 27 Resolution page 36 Zero Block page 37 Velocity...

Page 46: ...strument can be set to save the control settings when it is turned OFF and restore them when it is turned back ON you won t have to repeat these adjustments unless a change is required When you power...

Page 47: ...asurement the date the time and the language that appears on the display screen as well as the operator level and the password These parameters are in the CONFIG submenu highlighted in Figure 8 below...

Page 48: ...To change the selected language either move the joystick or press the function toggle You ll note that the options available are English German French Spanish Japanese and Chinese The default languag...

Page 49: ...UNIT function The following options are available mm default setting which displays values in millimeters in displays values in inches 3 To change the units of measurement move the joystick left or ri...

Page 50: ...g date and time formats Y M D date format and 12 or 24 hour time format M D Y date format and 12 or 24 hour time format D M Y date format and 12 or 24 hour time format 3 After making your choice use t...

Page 51: ...joystick to scroll to the date or time Then move the joystick up or down to enter the correct date and time press F2 CONFIRM to confirm the new date or time or press F1 EXIT to close the window withou...

Page 52: ...he joystick 2 Use the joystick to select the function titled ORIENTATION and then to select either RIGHT hand or LEFT hand control 3 After making your choice use the joystick to move to another functi...

Page 53: ...is reset by a valid measurement or keyboard activity 1 In the MAIN menu scroll to the CONFIG submenu using the joystick 2 Use the joystick to select the function titled POWER DOWN and then to enter t...

Page 54: ...g the joystick 2 Use the joystick to select the function titled COLOR There are four preset color schemes 3 To change the display color scheme move the joystick to scroll to the desired scheme Figure...

Page 55: ...r s Manual 33 2 3 2a Setting the Display Color CONFIG COLOR cont Figure 9 Available DMS Go Color Schemes Your Complete Source for Testing Equipment Since 1969 www BergEng com Berg Engineering Sales Co...

Page 56: ...ion BRIGHTNESS The available settings range from 1 to 10 3 To change the brightness level move the joystick Note GE recommends a setting of 6 to maximize battery time 4 After making your choice use th...

Page 57: ...ue will remain on the screen with outline hollow rather than solid lettering when the probe is uncoupled A current measurement with the probe coupled is shown in solid lettering see Figure x below If...

Page 58: ...UTO selection the threshold is 10 inch for inches The value which is smaller than 10 inch will be shown in X XXX mode Otherwise the value will be shown in X XX mode For mm the threshold is 100 mm The...

Page 59: ...ion window Figure 11 below Figure 11 Zero Block Configuration Window 3 Move the joystick to change the unit inches or mm thickness in inches or mm or the velocity in inches microseconds or m s to the...

Page 60: ...esents the upper end of sound velocity 6000 m s the velocity reference block represents the lower end 4700 m s If you are using a velocity reference block for your probe you can enter both the velocit...

Page 61: ...ick to change the unit measurement inches or mm the serial number the velocity of the base material in inches or mm sec and the coating velocity the velocity of the coated material in inches or mm sec...

Page 62: ...the screen refreshes in Hz The available settings are 4 8 and 16 Hz 3 To change the update rate move the joystick 4 After making your choice use the joystick to move to another function or press HOME...

Page 63: ...e RF signal has both a negative component below the axis and a positive component above the axis In RF mode Gate A and Gate B can be positioned either above or below the axis to be triggered by either...

Page 64: ...t to simplify viewing Full Wave Rectification combines the positive and negative rectified signals together and displays both of them in a positive orientation see Figure 14 on page 41 RF means no rec...

Page 65: ...a positive orientation POS Shows the positive component of the RF signal FULL Shows the positive and negative halves of the RF wave but both are oriented in the positive direction RF Shows the echo w...

Page 66: ...enu scroll to the CONFIG submenu using the joystick Several functions are displayed on the screen 2 Use the joystick to select the RADIX the symbol for the decimal point in measurements The available...

Page 67: ...menu scroll to the CONFIG submenu using the joystick 2 Use the joystick to select ABOUT for general DMS Go information and then toggle it to enter the function The program displays the required data s...

Page 68: ...Inspector The Expert can access all functions while the Inspector can use only those functions that have not been locked out in the LOCKOUT menu Set up the PASSWORD function page 50 before selecting...

Page 69: ...gle to any functions that need to be accessed and press the center of the joystick to enable the function 4 After making your choice use the joystick to move to another function or press HOME to retur...

Page 70: ...KOUT menu To set the menu to the appropriate level complete the following steps 1 In the MAIN menu scroll to the CONFIG submenu using the joystick 2 Use the joystick to select the MENU MODE 3 To chang...

Page 71: ...eate a microgrid at a specific data point TOGGLE LEFT HAND RIGHT HAND Enables users to alternate between left and right hand operation 1 In the MAIN menu scroll to the CONFIG submenu using the joystic...

Page 72: ...wing steps 1 In the MAIN menu scroll to the CONFIG submenu using the joystick 2 Use the joystick to select the PASSWORD function and toggle it to open the password window Figure 17 below Figure 17 Pas...

Page 73: ...ord then press F2 ENTER Note In case you had a previous PASSWORD OLD system first asks you for the OLD PASSWORD before it allows you to enter the NEW PASSWORD The DMS Go also allows you to have NO PAS...

Page 74: ...submenu which is located in the CONFIG menu This submenu also lists the serial number assigned to your instrument To input an activation code 1 In the MAIN menu scroll to the CONFIG submenu using the...

Page 75: ...e modifying the values until they all match the code provided by GEIT 4 After completing the code entry confirm the entry by pressing F2 CONFIRM If the code is not valid the DMS Go displays the messag...

Page 76: ...connected probe The DMS Go accepts either a single element probe or a dual element probe A single element probe has only one ultrasound crystal It acts first like a loudspeaker converting the electro...

Page 77: ...r a single two for a dual To install a single element probe connect the probe cable to either of the two ports on the side of the instrument see Figure 19 on the previous page When a dual element prob...

Page 78: ...probe use the joystick to scroll through the list of probes and select the appropriate unit If you disconnect a dialog probe then the DMS Go displays the last probe selection but the dialog below the...

Page 79: ...isplay for Connected Dialog Probe Dialog Indicated by Signal at Bottom 3 Move the joystick up or down to navigate away from this function or press HOME to return to the Main Menu Your Complete Source...

Page 80: ...e first detected flank crossing in gate A The corresponding TOF is compensated by the probe zero offset P delay calculated automatically during the calibration process The DMS Go calculates and displa...

Page 81: ...on process The DMS Go calculates and displays a thickness result value from the acquired data This mode is used with a dual element probe to test corrosion thickness in non coated materials especially...

Page 82: ...on you can set thickness calibration to one or two points 1 In the MAIN menu scroll to the PROBE CAL submenu using the joystick 2 Use the joystick to select the function titled THK CAL and then to sel...

Page 83: ...d backwall echoes BWEs The DMS Go also calculates and sets sound velocity and probe delay Note The number of gates 1 or 2 is independent of the CAL mode but is determined by the measurement mode 1 gat...

Page 84: ...fy the thickness of the calibration block piece with the value displayed on the DMS Go when in calibration mode if applicable after probe zeroing has been completed Press F2 ENTER to manually change t...

Page 85: ...ument reference block of known thickness and sound velocity to determine the probe zero offset value for the connected transducer It is applicable to both single and dual element contact type transduc...

Page 86: ...ce before coupling and only performs zeroing on user request It then takes the backwall echo afterwards It also works in critical coupling conditions or with rough surfaces 3 After making your choice...

Page 87: ...ave selected Manual in the Zero function a message appears Put probe on zero block use couplant Put the probe on the zero block on the DMS Go stand see the figure at right apply couplant to the probe...

Page 88: ...ts you to remove the probe b The DMS Go displays Press ENTER to edit high calibration standard thickness or couple to high calibration thickness The thickness of the cal block is displayed instead of...

Page 89: ...y after the calibration is shown Move the joystick to change the velocity If you see VELOCITY in capital letters it indicates that you are using a preset velocity from the internal material table whil...

Page 90: ...han the actual temperature when measured at ambient To compensate for this factor the DMS Go has the ability to calculate a compensated thickness value based upon the inputted test piece temperature a...

Page 91: ...he values in increments of 100 for velocity or 10 for temperature Adjustments in increments of 1 are made with the joystick The DMS Go can display both the uncompensated and compensated thickness valu...

Page 92: ...IME IN MINUTES NUMBER OF READINGS POWER ON and OFF and then the value the reminder alarm will trigger Setting this value automatically resets the alarm to trigger on the specified intervals This funct...

Page 93: ...exible powerful tool for managing ultrasonic thickness data It can store evaluate display and report on various types of measurement data The Data Recorder DR menu functions are shown in Figure 21 bel...

Page 94: ...hapter 6 1 Use the joystick to select the function titled EXPLORER in the DR menu Press F4 NEW to create a file in the DR submenu Move the joystick right to open the function The file will be stored i...

Page 95: ...column meet to establish a coordinate location Accepts up to 9 points per location The starting value for the grid coordinates can be specified within the range allowed The starting value for the POIN...

Page 96: ...ocations are allowed User parameters are Reading Type Standard or Extended Number of Locations Location Label Length Points Per Location and Point Label Length Boiler A three dimension file with user...

Page 97: ...o the last point in the data file File Name 16 character file name set using the virtual keyboard No two files in the DMS Go memory may have the same file name Units Selects either inches or millimete...

Page 98: ...the first tube in the data file Ending Tube Defines the number assigned to the last tube in the data file File Name 16 character file name set using the virtual keyboard No two files in the DMS Go mem...

Page 99: ...file Start Point Defines the number assigned to the point in each data file location a location is one cell grid End Point Defines the number assigned to the last point in each data file location File...

Page 100: ...r or letter assigned to the first column in the data file Ending Column Defines the number or letter assigned to the last column in the data file File Name 16 character file name set using the virtual...

Page 101: ...last point in the data file File Name 16 character file name set using the virtual keyboard No two files in the DMS Go memory may have the same file name Units Selects either inches or millimeters as...

Page 102: ...dentifying each location Points Per Location Defines the number of points assigned to each file location Point Label Length Sets the maximum length of the label identifying each point File Name 16 cha...

Page 103: ...ove the joystick left or right to move the cursor to another character position in the text string Press BKSP to eliminate a character Repeat the process until you have entered the entire file name 4...

Page 104: ...er the character Then move the joystick left or right to move the cursor to another character position in the text string Repeat the process until you have entered the needed data 5 For boiler and cus...

Page 105: ...option set to L C R left center right At a specific center c data location press F3 OBST A screen appears similar to Figure 23 below Enter the end tube number for the last center location to contain O...

Page 106: ...er Comment List This is a list of observations that can be attached to all produced files 1 In the DR submenu use the joystick to select and enter the MASTER CMT function The keyboard window shown in...

Page 107: ...he text string Repeat the process until you have entered the needed data When you have completed the comment press F4 CONFIRM to confirm the entry 3 Press F1 EXIT to leave the function You can change...

Page 108: ...rites data without asking for further confirmation 1 In the MAIN menu scroll to the CONFIG submenu using the joystick Several functions are displayed on the screen 2 Use the joystick to select the OVE...

Page 109: ...n 2 A window opens with the list of files available on the installed SD card Move the joystick up or down to select the desired file name from the list of SD card files and press the center of the joy...

Page 110: ...ly but firmly place the probe s contact surface onto the couplant covered surface Use the least amount of couplant necessary to obtain quick stable thickness readings 2 When you have obtained a readin...

Page 111: ...es on the right side of the display screen represent features that occur at a greater depth from the test material surface than those on the left side of the display screen Therefore moving a gate to...

Page 112: ...idth adjustments are made Note The GATE A START and GATE B START functions have both coarse and fine adjustment modes Coarse adjustments of 050 060 or 100 increments are made with the function toggle...

Page 113: ...GATE B WIDTH function 3 To change the gate width move the joystick or press the function toggle Note The GATE A WIDTH and GATE B WIDTH functions have both coarse and fine adjustment modes Coarse adju...

Page 114: ...our selection move the joystick up or down to navigate away from this function Note When RECTIFY is RF negative threshold values are available When changed to POS NEG or FULL the gate threshold change...

Page 115: ...he thickness profile of the material being tested over a period of time The thickness mapping procedure may be briefly interrupted during this time period The maximum length of this interruption of da...

Page 116: ...nts of 10 Use the joystick to enter values in increments of 1 Thickness The thickness currently being measured if the probe is coupled or the last valid thickness value measured The displayed numerals...

Page 117: ...metimes called Thru Coating is always used with a dual element probe to test thickness through painted or coated materials From the base material the probe measures between two backwall echoes If you...

Page 118: ...of the sound track in inches or millimeters and should contain all echoes of interest or a subsection for more detailed views If the instrument s range needs to be modified complete the steps on the...

Page 119: ...5 Effects of the Display Range Adjustment To set the display range 1 In the MAIN menu scroll to the MEASURE submenu using the joystick 2 Use the joystick to select the function titled DISPLAY RANGE Yo...

Page 120: ...5 mm or move the joystick to change the range setting in increments of 0 001 in 0 01 mm Values from 0 040 to 1100 in are allowed 4 After completing your selection move the joystick up or down to navig...

Page 121: ...play delay 1 In the MAIN menu scroll to the MEASURE submenu using the joystick 2 Use the joystick to select the function titled DISPLAY DELAY 3 Press the Function 3 or 4 keys to change the display del...

Page 122: ...in frozen until it is pressed again While the display is frozen the displayed readings are based on the frozen echoes 1 In the MEASURE submenu activate the FREEZE option using the joystick 2 Move the...

Page 123: ...terial like Aluminum AUTO the instrument select the HIGH or LOW preset value automatically based on material velocity the switch between HIGH and LOW is at 6248400 mm s 246000 in s to differentiate be...

Page 124: ...in step complete the following steps 1 In the MEASURE menu activate the max gain submenu using the joystick 2 Press the F3 or F4 keys to change the max gain in increments or move the joystick to chang...

Page 125: ...ge Note Once a data file is saved the MIN and MAX alarm values used when that data was recorded will become effective whenever that data file is reactivated An alarm can be set for either the minimum...

Page 126: ...enu using the joystick 2 Use the joystick to select the function titled MIN or MAX 3 Move the joystick up or down to turn the alarm On or Off 4 After making your choice move the joystick up or down to...

Page 127: ...Move the joystick up or down to enter the alarm value in increments of 0 001 4 After making your choice move the joystick up or down to navigate away from this function or press HOME to return to the...

Page 128: ...d by the user in the Measure menu TEMP The current temperature of the material entered by the user in the Probe Cal menu THK The thickness of the material measured by the DMS Go not compensated by tem...

Page 129: ...LTS submenu using the joystick 2 In the RESULTS submenus access and set the READING 1 through READING 6 functions to select the desired result to be displayed Note In some configurations the DMS Go ca...

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Page 131: ...nt settings are automatically replaced by the stored settings and the stored A scan image is displayed These settings can then be adjusted as required The saved P SET can t be changed If you wish to m...

Page 132: ...it 4 After making your choice use the joystick to move to another function or press HOME to return to the Main Menu After a data set file is recalled the instrument settings may then be modified but t...

Page 133: ...up or down to choose the first character in the desired file name Press F2 ENTER or the center of the joystick to enter the character Then move the joystick left or right to move the cursor to anothe...

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Page 135: ...tional profiles Micro Grids and other information into data files for editing evaluation and export to PCs via the SD card or the USB port 6 1 Selecting a Data File DR EXPLORER 1 Use the joystick to s...

Page 136: ...se the joystick to select the file and then press F2 or center press to confirm your selection The DMS Go asks NOTICE Show File s Properties Move the joystick to Yes and the PROPERTIES function opens...

Page 137: ...6 2 Viewing the Data Recorder File in a List or Spread Format DR VIEW To view the DR file that you have selected complete the following steps To set up a viewing format use the joystick to select the...

Page 138: ...s edit data in a given file 1 In the DR submenu use the joystick to select and enter the PROPERTIES function When the DR file is displayed the name of the DR file is displayed at the top of the grid a...

Page 139: ...rting and ending column starting and ending point description four lines serial number probe calibration temperature inspector company unit velocity T min and T max absolute and loss absolute and grow...

Page 140: ...features are available in VIEW mode LIST only In the RECORD submenu you can directly access the specific row and column location of the currently active file 1 Be sure the RECORD submenu is highlight...

Page 141: ...e through all of the rows in that column of data If AUTO REVERSE is turned ON when data is recorded in the last row the next position will be at the last position of the next column If AUTO REVERSE is...

Page 142: ...ing Data Entry DR PROPERTIES RECORD cont 5 Scroll to AUTO REVERSE shown in Figure 30 below Select ON or OFF Figure 30 Data Entry in the Grid Your Complete Source for Testing Equipment Since 1969 www B...

Page 143: ...te a data file s contents to identify overall trends The DMS Go automatically compiles and calculates the following statistical data related to each data file Number of readings Number of empty points...

Page 144: ...ts are excluded from these calculations To view the statistical properties listed above from the PROPERTIES menu use the joystick to highlight the STATS submenu You can then scroll to the required sta...

Page 145: ...notations specific to the active data file These notations will then be listed in the header of an outputted report Note Not all the notation lines listed on the display screen can be modified 3 Selec...

Page 146: ...Additional Capacity into a Data File DR PROPERTIES EDIT INSERT 1 From the PROPERTIES menu use the joystick to highlight the EDIT submenu 2 Depending on the file type several file characteristics are l...

Page 147: ...the end of the active data file 6 3 5c Deleting Empty Capacity from a Data File DR PROPERTIES EDIT DELETE Note This function will not work for any characteristic that contains actual values 1 From th...

Page 148: ...submenu 2 Several notation lines appear 3 Enter the line you wish to modify 4 Use the joystick to open the keyboard window Then scroll to each character and center press the joystick to add the chara...

Page 149: ...w will now change so that F4 is NOTE 2 Press F4 NOTE The File Comment List window opens on the display screen 3 Move the joystick up or down to choose the file comment Press F2 TAG to enter the charac...

Page 150: ...ckness measurement selected center press and briefly hold the joystick The function key window will now change so that Function 1 is GRID 2 Press Function 1 GRID The Micro Grid window opens on the dis...

Page 151: ...for transfer to a PC 1 In the DR submenu use the joystick to select the EXPORT function and then to activate the function 2 Then use the joystick to scroll to the desired file format CSV PDF XML or D...

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Page 153: ...y WVGA Color LCD with adjustable LED backlight A 1 1 Active Area W 108 mm 4 25 H 64 8 mm 2 55 A 1 2 Size 5 0 A 1 3 Pixel Resolution W x H 800 x 480 pixels Your Complete Source for Testing Equipment Si...

Page 154: ...th the battery A 2 4 Temperature Shock Storage 3 cycles 4 hrs at 20 C 4 F up to 60 C 140 F 4 hrs at 60 C 140 F Transitions within 5 minutes MIL STD 810E Method 503 4 Procedure II A 2 5 Vibration MIL S...

Page 155: ...sit Drop Packaged for Shipment MIL STD 810E Method 516 5 Procedure IV 26 drops A 2 9 Operating Temperature Range 0 C to 55 C 32 to 131 F A 2 10 Storage Temperature Range 20 C to 60 C 4 to 140 F with b...

Page 156: ...dure 1 A 3 Compliance A 3 1 EMC EMI EN 55011 EN61000 6 2 2001 A 3 2 Ultrasound EN 15317 EN12668 ASTM E1324 ASTM E317 A 4 I O Connectors Transducer Dual lemo 00 Coax Mini USB Power IN and TTL Alarm OUT...

Page 157: ...al Adaptor Proportional Battery Gauge Indicating Remaining Operation Time A 5 3 Charger Universal AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz meets CCC CE UL CSA and PSE requirements A 6 Measuring Range 0 40 mm to 650 mm 0...

Page 158: ...9 s A 9 Units Selectable Millimeter or Inch A 10 Measurement Techniques All measurements using Zero Crossing technique single element IP to 1st echo single element multi echo dual element IP to 1st ec...

Page 159: ...or manual on block and off block zero Automatic V path correction A 13 Update Rate 32 Hz in MIN MAX capture mode and B scan display mode 4 Hz or 8 Hz or 16 Hz selectable in standard mode A 14 Receive...

Page 160: ...00 000 readings per file Multiple files can be stored on SD card up to card capacity A 18 File Formats 6 file formats with DL option 3 with base instrument A 19 Attachments Insertion of 2x2 to 9x9 Mic...

Page 161: ...a into Windows programs A 20 2 UltraMATE Extensive data management program for displaying and printing measurement data as graphics for managing test data for entering comments on files A 20 3 Softwar...

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Page 163: ...he DR menu see Chapter 3 users can choose from six file structures Linear Custom Linear Custom Point Grid Custom Grid Boiler This appendix explains the structure and application of each file type Your...

Page 164: ...ucture Point 1 2 3 4 5 6 through n You can start with ANY number 1 99999 and end with ANY number 1 99999 Table 4 Linear File Convention Element Max Number Descriptor File Name 1 per file 16 alphanumer...

Page 165: ...om Linear File Structure Each location must be given a name by the user Each location will have the same number of points as set by the user when the file is created Custom Linear Loc1 P oint1 P ointn...

Page 166: ...ure 33 Pipe with Four Test Locations Table 5 Custom Linear File Structure Element Max Number Descriptor File Name 1 per file 16 alphanumeric characters Location 1 999 16 alphanumeric characters Point...

Page 167: ...ws OR Numbers may be used for columns Letters will be used for rows Table 6 Grid File Convention Element Number Descriptor File Name 1 per file 16 alphanumeric characters Location determined by availa...

Page 168: ...here one thickness reading is stored at each coordinate Table 7 Custom Grid File Convention Element Number Descriptor File Name 1 per file 16 alphanumeric characters Location 1 999 16 alphanumeric cha...

Page 169: ...Progressing horizontally starting from the left or right or vertically starting from the top or the bottom Free choice of grid orientation S start coordinate E end coordinate Figure 34 Grid Files Z A...

Page 170: ...r inspecting boilers and other structures with two identifying levels Figure 35 Boiler File Structure Each elevation must be given a name by the user Each elevation will have the same number of points...

Page 171: ...criptor File Name 1 per file 16 alphanumeric characters Elevation 1 999 16 alphanumeric characters Tube 1 999 Sequentially numbered Point 1 4 Numbers 1 2 3 4 OR letters L C R B Left Center Right Back...

Page 172: ...p the file with the Points on Tube option set to L C R left center right At a specific center c data location press F3 OBST A screen appears similar to Figure x below Enter the end tube number for the...

Page 173: ...02 m and 208 m The thickness of each tube has to be checked at 3 points Left Center Right Figure 37 Boiler File Example T ube 118 119 120 121 E LEV AT IO N 202 L R C File Name UNIT 3 SECT B Elevation...

Page 174: ...rs for points Figure 38 Custom File Structure Each location must be given a name by the user Each location will have the same number of points as set by the user when file is created Each point must b...

Page 175: ...nt File Convention Element Number Descriptor File Name 1 per file 16 alphanumeric characters Location 1 999 16 alphanumeric characters Point 1 999 16 alphanumeric characters Your Complete Source for T...

Page 176: ...le File Name H2SO4 PIPE 15 Location SECTION 2 SECTION 3 Point P1 0 P1 0 P1 90 P1 90 P1 180 P1 180 P1 270 P1 270 P2 0 P2 0 P2 90 P2 90 P2 180 P2 180 P2 270 P2 270 Your Complete Source for Testing Equip...

Page 177: ...mpliance This appendix contains information on the following topics WEEE Directive see Section C 1 on page 150 Battery disposal see Section C 2 on page 151 Your Complete Source for Testing Equipment S...

Page 178: ...tion of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural resources we encourage you to use the appropriate take back systems Those systems will reuse or recycle most of...

Page 179: ...oper recycling return the battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point C 2 1 What do the Markings Mean Batteries and accumulators must be marked either on the battery or accumulator or...

Page 180: ...ium poisoning can result in cancer of the lungs and prostate gland Chronic effects include kidney damage pulmonary emphysema and bone diseases such as osteomalcia and osteoporosis Cadmium may also cau...

Page 181: ...Dimension Min Typical Max Comment General Characteristics Size mm 175 x 111 x 50 Weight kg 0 870 With battery Display Type Pixel 800 x 480 Display Size mm 108 x 64 8 Display Update Rate Hz 60 Probe C...

Page 182: ...Voltage Range Volts 6 8 4 Operational Current Range milliAmps 1 2 Operational Temperature Range C 0 50 Stability against Temperature Amplitude 10 C 5 0 5 Echo position 10 C 1 0 1 Table 10 EN15317 Spec...

Page 183: ...max Ohm Volt 0 10 50 low 16 0 10 1000 low 16 0 10 50 high 16 0 10 1000 high 16 Voltage V Damping Power PRF Hz V min max Ohm Volt 130 106 50 low 16 131 107 1000 low 16 321 263 50 high 16 329 269 1000 h...

Page 184: ...s min max Ohm Volt 45 55 50 low 16 61 75 1000 low 16 29 35 50 high 16 39 47 1000 high 16 Vr Vr Damping Power PRF Hz min max Ohm Volt 0 4 50 low 16 0 4 1000 low 16 0 4 50 high 16 0 4 1000 high 16 Table...

Page 185: ...ency MHz 4 432 4 665 4 898 Dynamic range dB 105 Performance Minimum and Maximum Measurable Thickness mm 1 2 650 with DA501 Minimum and Maximum Measurable Thickness mm 5 650 with DA503 Minimum and Maxi...

Page 186: ...0 5 of expected thickness 25 40mm 1 000inch Resolution 0 01mm or 0 1mm 0 001inch or 0 01inch Range of Velocity Setting 1000 9999 Calibration Methods 2 Point Off Block Zeroing Automatic On Block Zeroin...

Page 187: ...tion Lemo 00 type I O interface Molex 10 pin USB Mini USB Storage memory Standard SD Card Data Storage DR file save in Standard SD Card Data Output Standard SD Card Table 10 EN15317 Specifications con...

Page 188: ...ations 160 DMS Go Operator s Manual no content intended for this page proceed to next page Your Complete Source for Testing Equipment Since 1969 www BergEng com Berg Engineering Sales Company Inc 1 84...

Page 189: ...materials Fingertip 151824 KBA533 or DA231 0 60 50 00 0 025 2 000 20 to 60 C 0 to 140 F 10 MHz 7 6 mm 0 3 DA501 General use high sensitivity 1258820 KBA533 or DA231 1 00 200 00 0 040 8 000 10 to 70 C...

Page 190: ...3 2 50 300 00 0 100 12 000 200 to 540 C 400 to 1000 F 5 MHz 12 1 mm 0 475 FH2E High sensitivity fingertip 162571 potted 0 75 50 00 0 030 2 000 20 to 60 C 0 to 140 F 7 5 MHz 9 6 mm 0 38 FH2E D High sen...

Page 191: ...675 TC560 TopCOAT Auto V material range 162550 KBA532 or KBA531TC 1 50 200 00 0 060 8 000 20 to 60 C 0 to 140 F 5 MHz 15 9 mm 0 675 A2DFR High Resolution Delay Line 162530 C 022 or CL331 0 25 10 00 0...

Page 192: ...12 32 1 2m 4 with boot 163618 KBA532 Probe cable Dual Lemo00 to Microdot 10 32 12 32 1 8m 6 no boot 163620 C 120 DA590 Probe cable without armor jacket 1 2m 4 1260306 C 123 DA590 Armor jacket probe c...

Page 193: ...1255323 Lithium Ion battery charger AC power supply 1255477 External Battery Charger Adapter for Li lon Battery 1255324 USB Cable 1260193 SD Memory Card 2 GB 1255478 SD Card Reader to USB 1002866 Tra...

Page 194: ...66 DMS Go Operator s Manual no content intended for this page proceed to next page Your Complete Source for Testing Equipment Since 1969 www BergEng com Berg Engineering Sales Company Inc 1 847 577 39...

Page 195: ...i Boiler 68 70 142 Brightness Setting 34 44 C Cables 164 Calibration 62 Reminder Alarm 70 Zeroing 62 66 Calibration Reminder Alarm Setting 70 Case Rear and Side Views 2 Code Upgrading 70 Color Setting...

Page 196: ...ppearance 32 46 Measured Results Configuration 101 Measured Results Parameters 100 Screen Features 20 Setting the Brightness 34 44 Setting the Color 32 Setting the Last Reading 35 Setting the Resoluti...

Page 197: ...Alarms Gate Alarms Setting 97 Gate B see Gates Gate Menu 22 Gate Starting Point Setting 84 Gate Threshold Setting 86 Gate Width Adjusting 85 Gates Adjusting the Width 85 Configuring 83 Positioning 83...

Page 198: ...cting 87 88 Measurements Making 82 Menu System Evaluation Mode Options 24 Micro Grid 122 Multi Key Functions 10 N Naming Data Recorder Files 81 O Operator Training xv Orientation Instrument Photos 6 S...

Page 199: ...113 Rectification Mode Selecting 41 Reminder 70 Resolution Setting 36 S Safety Information xiii Search 116 Setting TG Detection Mode 58 Setting the Display Delay 93 Setting the Display Range 90 Settin...

Page 200: ...e 52 Upgrading Code 70 USB Connector 16 Using DR Files 110 V Velocity Viewing and Adjusting 67 Viewing Data Recorder Files 109 W Warranty xvii Waste Disposal Batteries 151 Electronic Equipment 150 WEE...

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