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Instruction Manual
TU_US
TU_US-BA-e-1110
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DIGITAL ULTRASONIC THICKNESS GAUGE
Model: TU-US
Table of contents
1. Overview
1.1 Product specifications
1.2 Main functions
1.3 Measuring principle
1.4 Configuration
1.5 Operating conditions
2. Structure feature
2.1 Instrument appearance
2.2 Parts of the main body
2.3 Measurement screen
2.4 Keypad definition
3. Preparation
3.1 Transducer selection
3.2 Conditions and preparation of surfaces
4. Operation
4.1 Power on/ off
4.2 Transducer Set
4.3 Zero adjustment
4.4 Sound velocity calibration
4.5 How to perform measurements
4.6 Two- Point Calibration
4.7 Scan Mode
4.8 Limit set
4.9 Changing Resolution
4.10 Unit scale
4.11 Memory management
4.12 Data printing
4.13 System set
4.14 System information
4.15 EL Backlight
4.16 Battery information
4.17 Auto Power Off
4.18 System reset
4.19 Connection to PC
5. Menu operation
5.1 Enter the main menu
5.2 Enter the submenu
5.3 Change the parameter
5.4 Numeric digit input
5.5 Save and exit
5.6 Cancel and exit
6. Servicing
7. Transport and storage
Appendix A Sound velocities
Appendix B Application notes
8. Declaration of conformity
1. Overview
The Model TU-US is a digital ultrasonic thickness gauge.
Based on the operating principles as SONAR, it is capable
of measuring the thickness of various materials with an
accuracy as high as 0.01 mm (or 0.001 inches).
It is suitable for a variety of metallic and non-metallic
materials.
1.1 Product Specifications
Display: 128 x 64 dot matrix LCD with EL backlight
Measuring range: 0.75 to 300mm (in steel)
Sound velocity range: 1000 to 9999m/s
Resolution: 0.1/0.01mm (selectable)
Accuracy: ± (0.5% thi0.04) mm, depending on
materials and conditions
Units: Metric/ Imperial units selectable
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Four measurements readings per second at
single point measurement and ten per second at
Scan Mode.
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Memory up to 20 files (up to 99 values for each
file) of stored values
- Upper and lower limit can be preset. It will alarm
automatically if the result value exceeds the limit.
- Case: Extruded aluminium body suitable for use under
Poor working conditions
Power supply: 2x AA, 1.5V alkaline batteries
Typical operating time: about 100 hours
(EL backlight off)
Transfer to PC: RS-232 serial port
Dimensions: 132 x 76.2 mm
Weight: 345g
1.2 Main functions
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Capable of performing measurements on a wide
range of materials including metals, plastic,
ceramics, epoxies, glass and other ultrasonic
wave well- conductive materials.
