Model No. UTG-2800
283 Veterans Blvd
Carlstadt, NJ. 07072
(201) 933-6300
www.phase2plus.com
www.calcert.com
[email protected]
1.888.610.7664
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Page 1: ...Model No UTG 2800 283 Veterans Blvd Carlstadt NJ 07072 201 933 6300 www phase2plus com www calcert com sales calcert com 1 888 610 7664 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 ...
Page 2: ...r On Off 9 4 2 Probe Zero 9 4 3 Sound Velocity Calibration 10 4 4 Making Measurements 12 4 5 Scan mode 12 4 6 Changing Resolution 13 4 7 Changing Units 13 4 8 Memory Management 13 4 9 Data Printing 14 4 10 Beep Mode 14 4 11 EL Backlight 14 4 12 Battery Information 14 4 13 Auto Power Off 15 4 14 System Reset 15 4 15 Connecting to a Computer 15 5 Servicing 15 6 Transport and Storage 15 Appendix A So...
Page 3: ...locity Range 3280 32805 ft s 1000 9999 m s 4 Resolution 0 001 0 01mm selectable 5 Accuracy 0 5 Thickness 0 001 depends on materials and conditions 6 Units Metric Imperial unit selectable 7 Four measurements readings per second for single point measurement and ten per second for Scan Mode 8 Memory for up to 20 files up to 99 values for each file of stored values 9 Power Source Two AA size 1 5 Volt ...
Page 4: ...ness of a part or structure by accurately measuring the time required for a short ultrasonic pulse generated by a transducer to travel through the thickness of the material reflect from the back or inside surface and be returned to the transducer The measured two way transit time is divided by two to account for the down and back travel path and then multiplied by the velocity of sound in the mate...
Page 5: ...dicates the coupling status While the gauge is taking a measurement the coupling indicator will be displayed If it is not the gauge is having difficulty achieving a stable measurement and the thickness value displayed will most likely be erroneous 2 Measuring Unit Current unit system MM or IN for thickness value M S or IN μS for sound velocity 3 Battery Icon Displays the remaining capacity of the ...
Page 6: ...ation Turn on off the EL backlight Enter Probe Zero operation Plus Turn on off Scan mode Unit switch between Inch and Metric Minus Turn on off the beep mode Data Save or Data Delete www calcert com sales calcert com 1 888 610 7664 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 ...
Page 7: ...ny grain structure the sound waves will experience scattering Both of these effects reduce the strength of the waves and thus the gauge s ability to detect the returning echo Higher frequency ultrasound is absorbed and scattered more than ultrasound of a lower frequency While it may seem that using a lower frequency transducer might be better in every instance low frequencies are less directional ...
Page 8: ... material being measured and the other semicircle is responsible for conducting the echoed sound back into the transducer When the transducer is placed against the material being measured it is the area directly beneath the center of the wearface that is being measured Right figure is a top view of a typical transducer Press against the top with the thumb or index finger to hold the transducer in ...
Page 9: ...ular to the material surface In this case it will be difficult to exactly locate tiny irregularities in the material being measured as the focus of the sound beam no longer lies directly beneath the transducer 4 Operation 4 1 Power On Off The instrument is turned on by pressing the key The gauge can be turned off by pressing the key while it is on The tool has a special memory that retains all of ...
Page 10: ... point calibrations must be performed on material with the paint or coating removed Failure to remove the paint or coating prior to calibration will result in a multi material velocity calculation that may be different from the actual material velocity intended to be measured 4 3 1 Calibration to a known thickness Note This procedure requires a sample piece of the specific material to be measured ...
Page 11: ...two known thickness points on the test piece that are representative of the range to be measured 1 Perform a Probe Zero 2 Apply couplant to the sample piece 3 Press the transducer against the sample piece at the first second calibration point making sure that the transducer sits flat against the surface of the sample The display should show some probably incorrect thickness value and the coupling ...
Page 12: ...tor does not appear not stable or the numbers on the display seem erratic check to make sure that there is an adequate film of couplant beneath the transducer and that the transducer is seated flat against the material If the condition persists it may be necessary to select a different transducer size or frequency for the material being measured While the transducer is in contact with the material...
Page 13: ...t values inside the gauge At most 100 records thickness values can be stored to each file By simply pressing the key after a new measurement reading appears the measured thickness value will be saved to current file It is added as the last record of the file To change the destination file to store the measured values follow the steps 1 Press the key to activate the data logging functions It will d...
Page 14: ...ctivate the data logging functions 2 Use the key and the key to select the desired file 3 Press the key to print the selected file This operation will send all the data in current file to the mini printer via RS232 port and print them out 4 Press the key to exit the data logging functions and return to measurement mode 4 10 Sound Mode When the sound is set to On it would make a short beep any time...
Page 15: ...port 5 Service ALL SERVICE AND OR REPAIRS MUST BE DONE THROUGH THE PHASE II SERVICE DEPARTMENT A return authorization number is mandatory in order for a defective tester to be accepted for repair and or replacement All testers must be accompanied by your warranty card or serial number Complete description of problem and a contact person for authorization of repairs must be supplied as well ANY ATT...
Page 16: ...it is recommended that the probe be left in contact with the surface for as short a time as needed to acquire a stable measurement While the transducer is in contact with a hot surface it will begin to heat up and through thermal expansion and other effects may begin to adversely affect the accuracy of measurements Measuring laminated materials Laminated materials are unique in that their density ...
Page 17: ...ption and thus may be undesirable Other suitable couplants for measurements at normal temperatures may include water various oils and greases gels and silicone fluids Measurements at elevated temperatures will require specially formulated high temperature couplants Inherent in ultrasonic thickness measurement is the possibility that the instrument will use the second rather than the first echo fro...
Page 18: ...0 Lead 0 085 2200 Magnesium 0 230 5800 Mercury 0 057 1400 Molybdenum 0 250 6300 Monel 0 210 5400 Neoprene 0 063 1600 Nickel 0 220 5600 Nylon 6 6 0 100 2600 Oil SAE 30 0 067 1700 Platinum 0 130 3300 Plexiglass 0 110 1700 Polyethylene 0 070 1900 Polystyrene 0 0930 2400 Polyurethane 0 0700 1900 Quartz 0 230 5800 Rubber Butyl 0 070 1800 Silver 0 140 3600 Steel Mild 0 233 5900 Steel Stainless 0 230 580...
