1. Getting Started
DMS 2 Operating Manual
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Chapter 2 describes how to fully utilize the instrument’s
various features with the menu system.
Chapter 3 describes how to install batteries, prepare the
DMS 2 for operation, select the appropriate measurement
mode, and create new data files.
Chapter 4 provides detailed instructions on how to test materi-
als. First-time users should read those sections of this chapter
that apply to their measurement applications (most sections will
apply).
Chapter 5 provides detailed operating instructions for using the
on-board data recorder (that is, the DR mode of the DMS 2).
Chapter 6 describes how to interface the DMS 2 with a variety
of external devices, such as printers or personal computers, via
the serial I/O interface. This chapter also explains how to
format and send reports.
Chapter 7 provides important information related to DMS 2-
compatible probes (transducers) and their capabilities.
All users should read “Important Notice” at the beginning of the
manual and Chapter 8 for important information on operator
qualifications, test conditions, and procedures that affect
measurement results.
A special Note About DMS 2 and DMS 2E Coverage in
This Manual:
This manual explains how to use the DMS 2 family of
instruments. This includes the DMS 2, as well as the DMS
2E. In most cases, the operating instructions for these two
different models are identical. However, there are several
features, highlighted below and throughout this manual, that
are not available in the DMS 2E. The features and options
not available in the DMS 2E include:
•
B-scan Capability (manual Section 4.5)
•
Single-Element probe operating modes (SIP, S-Peak,
S-Flank – Section 3.3.1)
•
RF display rectification (Section 4.4.6)
•
TopCOAT measurement capability option (Section 8.4)
•
Boiler, Custom Point, Custom Grid and Custom-generated
3- and 4-level data file structures via UltraMATE®
