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4 Principles of operation

Multi-color LED

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Rev. 9 (09/2023)

Krautkrämer USM 100

4.7 Multi-color LED

The multi-color LED (1) next to the screen gives you var-
ious information about the device status and special
events.

With the instrument switched off:

With the instrument switched on:

Blue

The batteries are charged

Cyan

The batteries are being charged

Off

Power adapter not connected

Green

Powering on, normal operation

Cyan

The batteries are being charged

Red

Gate alarm

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USM 100

Summary of Contents for Krautkramer USM 100

Page 1: ...Krautkr mer USM 100 Operating Manual Id No 160M4395 Rev 9 09 2023...

Page 2: ...119 in the General settings menu see page 108 The illustrations and examples used in this operating manual as well as the procedures described apply to the application USM Generic App which you can do...

Page 3: ...wall thickness measurement 28 Effect of the test object material 28 Effect of temperature variations 29 Measurement of remaining wall thickness 29 Ultrasonic evaluation of flaws 29 Flaw boundary meth...

Page 4: ...100 64 Establishing the remote connection 65 4 Principles of operation 4 1 Main menu 68 4 2 Application desktop 69 4 3 A scan view 73 Command bar 74 A scan representation 79 Function groups 82 Main fu...

Page 5: ...dates 119 About 119 5 6 Measurement line configuration 120 5 7 Basic function groups 121 5 8 Gain 122 Gain 122 Gain Step 123 Transfer Correction 123 Custom Gain Step 124 Auto XX Amplitude 124 Offline...

Page 6: ...Effective Diameter 133 Delay Velocity 134 5 11 Pulser Receiver 135 Voltage 135 Pulser Width Mode 136 Pulser Width 136 Rectify 137 Filter 137 Low Freq 137 Upper Freq 138 Damping 138 Dual Mode 138 PRF M...

Page 7: ...Start Mode 151 C IF Gate Mode 152 Gate C Start 152 Gate C Width 152 Gate C Threshold 152 Gate C TOF Mode 153 Gate C Logic 153 Display Start Mode 153 Gate IF Start 153 Gate IF Width 154 Gate IF Thresho...

Page 8: ...equency 161 Effective Diameter 161 Delay Velocity 162 Reference Type 162 Reference Size 162 Reference Attenuation 162 Amplitude Correction 162 Test Attenuation 163 Transfer Correction 163 AWS Mode 163...

Page 9: ...the DGS method 182 Settings for the DGS measurement 184 Recording a reference echo and turning the DGS curve on 184 Locks error messages 185 Sound attenuation and transfer correction 186 Using multipl...

Page 10: ...214 Encoder Dir X 214 Encoder Dir Y 214 Encoder Res X 215 Encoder Res Y 215 Expected Dist X 215 Expected Dist Y 215 Scan Tolerance 216 Index Tolerance 216 5 28 Verifying the encoder 217 5 29 Scan 218...

Page 11: ...228 Zone 2 229 Zone 3 229 Index Ruler 229 Range Ruler 229 Scan Pos Ruler 229 Snap to Cursor 229 5 32 Statistics 230 Offline Gain 230 Grid View 230 Grid Scan 230 Grid Index 231 Stat Box 231 5 33 Scanni...

Page 12: ...6 4 File management 253 File management functions 254 Import 254 Export 255 Rename 255 Delete 256 7 Maintenance and care 7 1 Maintenance 258 7 2 Instrument care 258 7 3 Battery care 259 Transport and...

Page 13: ...Overview of basic UT Functions 288 9 2 EU Declaration of Conformity 297 9 3 UK Conformity Assessment 297 9 4 Manufacturer 298 9 5 Service contacts 299 9 6 Environmental protection regulations 300 WEE...

Page 14: ...14 Rev 9 09 2023 Krautkr mer USM 100 empty page...

Page 15: ...in by certain increment see page 123 Switch to the previous panel Scan Gain see page 75 A scan freeze Freeze see page 74 Span the gate over the entire display see page 143 Set the echo to defined scre...

Page 16: ...tkr mer USM 100 Command bar continued Stop data recording Save screen capture Quick save Save report Load settings Save multiple page report Save settings Export data to CSV file Load data Lock the to...

Page 17: ...phabetical list of the basic UT functions in the func tion groups can be found from page 288 A Scan Evaluation Material Probe Setup Data Recorder Pulser Receiver Display Data Recorder UT Setup Scan Se...

Page 18: ...flat surface reflection from backwall DGS reference echo has been recorded transfer loss 0 Magnify Gate is active Angle probe 30 curved surface reflection from the inner surface dB REF is active Pulse...

Page 19: ...ected remaining operating time in hours approx value Internal battery fully charged second battery not inserted power adapter not connected remaining operating time in hours approx value Percentages o...

Page 20: ...a menu or list 3 Move down on a menu or list increment a numeric parameter 4 Navigate between major areas of the screen to select items for action 5 On the back Increase gain 6 On the back Decrease ga...

Page 21: ...Krautkr mer USM 100 Rev 9 09 2023 21 Introduction 1...

Page 22: ...an be operated ei ther with the corresponding lithium ion batteries or with the power adapter The power adapter meets the re quirements of electrical safety class II The device is designed to run in i...

Page 23: ...hot swappable lithium ion battery either within the instrument itself or in an external char ger If the lithium ion battery is inserted charging starts automatically as soon as you connect the power a...

Page 24: ...te perfectly in the intended combination If you have any questions about the use of your test equipment please contact your nearest Waygate Tech nologies representative Defects errors and exceptional...

Page 25: ...th the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence when the equipment is operated...

Page 26: ...ree most important pre requisites for a safe and reliable ultrasonic inspection are Operator training Technical test requirements and limits Choice of appropriate test equipment Operator training The...

Page 27: ...he field of ultrasonic testing The sched uled dates for these courses will be given to you on re quest Limits of testing The information obtained from ultrasonic tests only re fers to those parts of t...

Page 28: ...e g nonferrous metals or plastics the sound velocity variations may be even larger and thus affect the measuring accuracy Effect of the test object material If the material of the test object is not...

Page 29: ...andling the probe The inspectors should always be informed about the corresponding nominal wall thicknesses and the likely amount of wall thickness losses Ultrasonic evaluation of flaws In present day...

Page 30: ...large components Pay close at tention to choosing artificial comparison flaws which are as far as possible governed by the same distance laws as the natural flaws to be evaluated The ultrasonic wave...

Page 31: ...s including aerospace power generation automotive as well as oil and gas General features Truly ambidextrous flip function 7 inch color LCD display 1 024 x 600 pixels Operation with touchscreen and ke...

Page 32: ...rigonometric calculations with curvature correction for weld inspection Color coded data logger 10 000 points including A scan Evaluation modes Dynamic DAC TCG AWS D1 1 D1 5 dB Ref DGS JISDAC CNDAC 20...

Page 33: ...namic DAC TCG AWS D1 1 D1 5 dB Ref DGS JISDAC CNDAC 400 amplitude range for gate measurement Configurable sidebar for placement of critical parameters Alphanumeric on screen keyboard for file naming U...

Page 34: ...0 amplitude range for gate measurement Configurable sidebar for placement of critical parameters Alphanumeric on screen keyboard for file naming Unlimited number of applications for the USM 100 3rd ga...

Page 35: ...tion In doing this you will avoid any errors or fail ures of the instrument and be able to use the full range of instrument functions To find information on a specific function it is best to search th...

Page 36: ...36 Rev 9 09 2023 Krautkr mer USM 100 empty page...

Page 37: ...Krautkr mer USM 100 Rev 9 09 2023 37 Standard package and accessories 2...

Page 38: ...nstrument package 150M5734 C USM 100 Standard Instrument with CERT Same as 150M5734 with ISO certificate 150M5735 USM 100 Pro Instrument USM 100 Pro instrument package 150M5735C USM 100 Pro Instrument...

Page 39: ...strap USB C dock Quick Start Guide Operating Manual on USB flash drive Certificate of Conformity Does not include power cord Power cord needs to be ordered separately USM 100 Pro accessories AC adapt...

Page 40: ...ty Does not include power cord Power cord needs to be ordered separately 148M5839 USM 100 SW OPT Pro Upgrade USM 100 Standard to USM 100 Pro 148M5840 USM 100 SW OPT Digital USM 100 InspectionWorks sub...

Page 41: ...GLEPROB USM 100 adapter cable for mini quadrature encoder MUT ODI SINGLEPROB Mentor UT Scanner in Confined Spaces Mini quadrature encoder 0029017 Couplant Couplant 156M2384 L 300 USM 100 IO cable L 30...

Page 42: ...Hub USB C dock for connecting to external monitor through VGA HDMI SD card USB and Ethernet 148M5831 Shoulder Strap 2 point shoulder strap 159M0234 Anti Reflection Screen Protector Screen protector f...

Page 43: ...CBL 6 DU 00LM FBNC Dual Lemo 00 to BNC female adapter 291 556 200 CBL DU 6 25 MLMD MLRA00LEMO Dual right angle Lemo 00 to Microdot cable 0110084 KABEL SEKG 2 GO 2 M STECKER OO 1 Probe cable 2 Lemo 00...

Page 44: ...accessories Accessories 44 Rev 9 09 2023 Krautkr mer USM 100 0054999 CTPA DA 233 Probe cable 1 5 m long for DA 311 DA 411 DA 461 0066893 Cable 2 M cable length BIS 2M Probe cable BNC Lemo 00 Part No...

Page 45: ...Krautkr mer USM 100 Rev 9 09 2023 45 Initial start up 3...

Page 46: ...wer adapter or with one internal or two internal and second lithium ion batteries You can also connect the USM 100 to the mains power supply if the second battery is in the instrument Dis charged batt...

Page 47: ...gn the Lemo plug of the power adapter with 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 pl...

Page 48: ...TTENTION Only lithium ion batteries recommended and supplied by Waygate Technologies may be used for instrument operation Changing the battery The battery compartment is located on the bottom of the i...

Page 49: ...attery compartment as described above and carefully pull the battery out by the tab 3 Checking the charge level of the lithium ion battery The lithium ion battery is provided with a battery charge lev...

Page 50: ...ght symbol 2 the hot swappable second bat tery The USM 100 is automatically powered off if the opera tion is no longer ensured ATTENTION If the battery charge is low immediately con nect the power ada...

Page 51: ...ected remaining operating time in hours approx value Internal battery fully charged second battery not inserted power adapter not connected remaining operating time in hours approx value Percentages o...

Page 52: ...ests and charge the batteries at the same time The charging time is approx six hours with simultane ous ultrasonic testing If the instrument is not used for ul trasonic testing the charging time is ap...

Page 53: ...ectly the con sequence would be a mismatching which may lead to considerable power losses or even to echo waveform distortions The probe is connected to the sockets on the right side of the instrument...

Page 54: ...M 100 3 4 Inserting a USB stick You can use any USB stick for data transfer to and from the USM 100 Slide the lid 1 on the top of the instrument to the right side until it swings open upwards Insert t...

Page 55: ...in the scope of delivery to connect the USM 100 to the LAN and connect other peripherals monitor mouse key board to the instrument For more information on inter faces see from page 268 Slide the lid 1...

Page 56: ...y setting after switching on the instrument and system boot up you will see the Application desk top see page 69 with all applications stored in the in strument and available for selection Depending o...

Page 57: ...eries are completely discharged the operation does not end cor rectly The settings of all function values and the default set tings language and units are retained after powering off Select the Main m...

Page 58: ...tablished the software shows exactly the current user interface of the USM 100 as it would otherwise be seen on the device You can use the applications stored on the computer independently of the devi...

Page 59: ...ee page 270 Install the software USM 100 PC on the computer Check whether the USM 100 and the computer with the software are connected to the same network Tap the Main menu icon see page 73 to display...

Page 60: ...START and Autostart symbol The IP address of the USM 100 which you must enter in the software USM 100 PC is displayed below the but tons You can stop the server at any time see page 62 Then operation...

Page 61: ...Live button same as on the USM 100 screen In the IP Address field enter the IP address of the USM 100 as displayed on the screen of the instru ment Select CONNECT to establish the connection to the U...

Page 62: ...anoth er computer or to operate another device Select DISCONNECT to close the connection to the USM 100 To exit the software USM 100 PC select the X sym bol at the top right of the window You can sto...

Page 63: ...with RJ45 connector RJ45 connector and network cable alternative WLAN adapter VNC Client To view and control the instrument s screen remotely you must have a VNC client installed on your computer As V...

Page 64: ...e computer with installed VNC client must be con nected to the same network Settings in the USM 100 An overview of the remote connection settings can be found from page 118 Select the Main menu see pa...

Page 65: ...he USM 100 see page 64 Launch the VNC client for example the RealVNC viewer Enter the IP address of the USM 100 in the address field and press the Enter key The connection is established and after a s...

Page 66: ...66 Rev 9 09 2023 Krautkr mer USM 100 empty page...

Page 67: ...Krautkr mer USM 100 Rev 9 09 2023 67 Principles of operation 4...

Page 68: ...u will find the basic settings and functions for working with the USM 100 1 Return to the A scan view 2 Application desktop see page 69 3 File management see page 253 4 USM 100 PC Live only visible if...

Page 69: ...e or more panels In the factory setting after switching on the instrument and system boot up you will see the Application desk top with all applications stored in the instrument and available for sele...

Page 70: ...e current view in relation to all available pages If necessary swipe the screen to view more applica tions Tap on the icon in the upper right corner of an appli cation box to display a short descripti...

Page 71: ...at the process for several files Insert a USB stick with one or more application files into the socket on the top of the instrument see page 54 Tap on the Plus icon in the upper left corner of the App...

Page 72: ...e Before deleting you can back up the applica tions to a USB stick see page 254 The de letion can not be undone Tap on the icon in the upper right corner of an appli cation box to display a short desc...

Page 73: ...ee page 68 2 Command bar see page 74 3 Switching Command bar icons see page 87 4 Panels see page 81 5 Function groups see page 82 6 Function group icons 7 Status indicators see page 84 8 Measurement l...

Page 74: ...sting When the A scan is frozen the icon is colored and a cor responding status indicator is displayed above the A scan see page 18 You can define the Freeze Mode see page 127 AutoXX You can automatic...

Page 75: ...ple when working with scanner inspec tion systems see from page 232 Envelope With this function you can reset the envelope curve Gain Step You can change the step size for quick gain adjustment using...

Page 76: ...a Recorder see from page 243 Stop With this functions you can stop data recording for ex ample when working with scanner inspection systems see from page 232 Pause You can pause the recording of data...

Page 77: ...SB stick see page 105 Load data You can load UT settings and data together The A scan will be redrawn on the screen Save data With this functions you can save recorded measure ments for example when w...

Page 78: ...an save a multiple page test report Multiple page test reports are saved in the default directory see page 241 Export CSV You can save the current readings in the data matrix in the Data Recorder in a...

Page 79: ...an can be displayed in normal mode or in zoom mode In the zoom mode the measurement line is not visible The gain can then only be adjusted with the keys on the back of the instrument not with the func...

Page 80: ...re displayed as colored areas in the A scan With the function Magnify Gate see page 76 in the Command bar you can span a selected gate over the entire displayed range You can select the gate for this...

Page 81: ...e by the user and to within what range of values a particular parameter can be set The function groups with their individual functions 3 are divided into different application specific panels for a be...

Page 82: ...riefly tap in the A scan After a short time the icons are automatically hid den again The functions 1 of a function group are displayed when you tap the corresponding icon The icon of the currently se...

Page 83: ...23 83 Main functions sidebar Independent of individual function groups you can quickly access the main functions 2 of a specific panel 1 by sliding the sidebar from the left edge of the A scan into th...

Page 84: ...ways displayed in the top left corner above the A scan You can change the step size for quick gain adjustment with the function Gain Step 1 in the Command bar see page 75 Status indicators Above the A...

Page 85: ...easuring point peak or flank is displayed with a symbol in sound path measurements measuring point Peak of the highest echo in the gate measuring point Flank of the first echo in the gate Examples SA...

Page 86: ...ine The information line at the bottom of the screen shows various information notes instructions and warnings depending on the situation You can tap on an instruction or warning to hide it Example In...

Page 87: ...to frequently used functions regardless of the specific type of task see page 74 Tap on an icon 1 of the Command bar to execute the corresponding function Swipe the Command bar up or down to display...

Page 88: ...o display the available function group icons 3 Tap on a function group icon to display the function group 2 with the associated functions Tap on a function name 1 to set a parameter see page 91 or exe...

Page 89: ...unctions The function group Gain for setting the gain and the related functions is always accessible regardless of the selected panel Above the A scan tap the box 3 that displays the gain The function...

Page 90: ...00 Functions in the measurement line The measurement line on top of the A scan may also show one or more specific functions 1 You can set these functions directly without having to go via the function...

Page 91: ...he function Display Range 1 The value se lector is displayed Swipe the selector up or down to show the possible values The highlighted value in the center 3 is ap plied immediately without further sav...

Page 92: ...group Material Probe see page 88 The functions and their current settings are displayed Tap on the function Probe Name 1 The list of probe names is displayed Swipe the list up or down to see all list...

Page 93: ...tible settings are highlighted by a red back ground This incompatibility can occur for example when PRF velocity and display range are not matched If functions in different function groups are affecte...

Page 94: ...y the lock symbol near the function name Reasons for locked functions can be The application s architect intended the value to be observed but not altered The display is frozen manually see page 74 or...

Page 95: ...ve the entire gate touch the center of the gate The gate border is highlighted Slide the gate to the desired position To change the start or end position or the threshold touch the respective edge of...

Page 96: ...ge 97 The fastest way to set the gain is with the keys on the back 1 Move up on a menu or list decrement a numeric parameter 2 Select an item from a menu or list 3 Move down on a menu or list incremen...

Page 97: ...mark the respective areas on the screen with the keys and then execute the corresponding ac tions with the keys as well Selecting a screen area You can select the various screen areas consecutively in...

Page 98: ...n in the next step If the selected area contains several functions you must first select the desired function and can then execute or set the func tion Press the red key see page 97 repeatedly to high...

Page 99: ...the Command bar with the keys as well Press the red key repeatedly to highlight the Waygate icon 5 Press the black center key 3 to select the Command bar Press the upper 4 or the lower 2 black key to...

Page 100: ...cted panel see page 81 Press the red key repeatedly to highlight the whole A scan area 5 Press the black center key 2 to display the function group icons The first icon is highlighted 4 Press the uppe...

Page 101: ...t the function Display Range from the function group A Scan see page 100 The value selector is displayed Press the upper 3 or the lower 1 black to highlight the required value 4 Press the black center...

Page 102: ...es you var ious information about the device status and special events With the instrument switched off With the instrument switched on Blue The batteries are charged Cyan The batteries are being char...

Page 103: ...Krautkr mer USM 100 Rev 9 09 2023 103 Operation 5...

Page 104: ...ttings From the General settings see page 108 System see page 109 Date and Time see page 111 Regional see page 112 From the function group A Scan see page 125 A Scan Color see page 129 Grid Color see...

Page 105: ...me must not contain a blank or any of the following characters From the Command bar tap the Save settings icon see page 77 A dialog box opens Tap in the field Name A keyboard is displayed Enter the na...

Page 106: ...loading Note The settings must match the currently loaded application Otherwise an error message is displayed From the Command bar tap the Load settings icon see page 77 A dialog box opens Tap in the...

Page 107: ...on the screen of the USM 100 A file contains all settings and data of a measurement From the Command bar tap the Load data icon see page 77 A dialog box opens Tap in the field Location and select the...

Page 108: ...gs 108 Rev 9 09 2023 Krautkr mer USM 100 5 5 General settings You find all general instrument settings in the General settings menu Tap the Main menu icon see page 73 to display the Main menu Tap on t...

Page 109: ...immediately You can set the color of the A scan separately see page 129 as well as the grid color see page 129 Screen Brightness You can adjust the screen brightness to your working environment with...

Page 110: ...can use the software USM 100 PC from Waygate Technologies to operate the USM 100 completely re motely from a computer tablet if both devices are on the same network When the USM 100 is remotely contro...

Page 111: ...me is set automatically after connecting the instru ment to the Internetvia LAN see page 269 or WLAN see page 270 You cannot change the displayed time Time Zone You must select the appropriate time zo...

Page 112: ...tance Units You can switch the distance units between Metric and Inches any time All values are adjusted accordingly Decimal You can choose the decimal separator mark All data are displayed and saved...

Page 113: ...ot set anything here Default Gateway The gateway address is displayed here for information You cannot set anything here Physical Address MAC The MAC address of the network adapter is displayed here fo...

Page 114: ...count https www inspectionworks com Once an instrument is registered with Inspection Works you can manage it on the website and among other things exchange data as import and export be tween the instr...

Page 115: ...t and in the About function see page 119 On a computer with an established Internet connec tion start a web browser and enter the address https www inspectionworks com Select Products in the navigatio...

Page 116: ...onnec tion start a web browser and log in to Inspection Works After successful login you will see the dashboard Click in the My License area to display the licence key You must enter the displayed lic...

Page 117: ...ill then unlock addition al functions for your instrument For this you need a val id license file extension mlp The license currently installed in the instrument is dis played next to the Upgrade butt...

Page 118: ...iFi IP When the USM 100 is connected to the network via LAN see page 269 or WLAN see page 270 the current IP address is displayed here for information You cannot set anything here Port Number For secu...

Page 119: ...Please check for latest update before using the instru ment For the update procedure see page 264 About In the About section you will find information about the instrument and the currently installed...

Page 120: ...of the measurement line You can make the selection separately for each box Tap on a box 1 in the measurement line A dialog box opens In the left column select a category for example DAC TCG In the mi...

Page 121: ...ction group you operate these functions The available function groups and functions depend on the panels see page 81 set up in the loaded applica tion see page 69 Note A quick way to find information...

Page 122: ...ted dB step value are always displayed in the top left corner above the A scan see page 84 Gain You can use the gain to adjust the sensitivity necessary for making echoes from reflectors to be detecte...

Page 123: ...ng the setting Custom here and selecting the setting 0 0 dB in the function Custom Gain Step Transfer Correction If the test object has a rough surface part of the incident sound energy will be scatte...

Page 124: ...123 Auto XX Amplitude You can set the desired screen height default 80 for the echo amplitude in the AutoXX function see page 74 Offline Gain The Offline Gain value is applied to a frozen B scan or C...

Page 125: ...ece The probe delay must likewise be set Display Range The display range must be adjusted to the sound veloc ity function Velocity and to the connected probe func tion Probe Delay The adjustment range...

Page 126: ...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 compens...

Page 127: ...in dif ficult coupling conditions or for spot weld testing B Freeze The A scan is frozen automatically when the signal touches the gate B This setting is suitable e g for mea surements on hot test obj...

Page 128: ...ler You can switch on a ruler at the bottom of the A scan For this range ruler several options are available Sound Path The sound path is always deduced from the time of flight of the pulse TOF and th...

Page 129: ...gth of the leg A scan with Color Leg function switched on A Scan Color You can choose the color of the A scan independent of the selected Color Scheme see page 109 Ref A Scan Color You can choose the...

Page 130: ...Color You can choose the color of the reference envelope curve independent of the selected Color Scheme see page 109 Color Palette At the right edge of the A scan you can show the color palette that...

Page 131: ...specify the surface shape of the test object Select Curved when working with circular curved sur faces e g when inspecting longitudinally welded tubes To make the instrument carry out the correspondin...

Page 132: ...Probe Selection By selecting the order number of the connected probe you can quickly and correctly set the settings name probe delay element diameter and frequency stored together with the number for...

Page 133: ...This value is required for the automatic calculation of flaw position The probe angle is set automatically when you select a probe by its number or name see page 132 Probe X Value With this function...

Page 134: ...9 09 2023 Krautkr mer USM 100 Delay Velocity With this function you can set the sound velocity in the delay line of the connected probe The delay velocity is set automatically when you select a probe...

Page 135: ...page 139 then you can set the pulser voltage within the range of 100 350 V in steps of 10 V ATTENTION Use the data sheet for your probe to check which maximum voltage is allowed to be ap plied Note T...

Page 136: ...pulse width to achieve good per formance Select Manual to set the Pulser Width Pulser Width You can use this function to adjust the pulse width for the square wave pulser You can adjust a value withi...

Page 137: ...cy products You can optimize the signal by setting a frequency filter until a clear echo is visible Filter and damping influence each other Therefore you need to try all possible combinations to achie...

Page 138: ...e oscillating circuit you can vary the height width and resolution of the echo dis play 400 Ohms This setting gives a low damping the echoes become higher and broader 50 Ohms This setting reduces the...

Page 139: ...ne the suitable PRF value is by experimenting Start from the highest value and reduce the value until there are no more phantom echoes Pulser Mode The USM 100 can be equipped with an optional spike pu...

Page 140: ...frequency until the phantom echoes disappear or at least become sufficiently small Note It is recommended to always leave the phan tom echo detection switched on This will make problems visible immed...

Page 141: ...rements In these cases the exact monitoring of the amplitude is therefore highly important The automatic gain control AGC offers practical help for this purpose The automatic gain control of the USM 1...

Page 142: ...C Max Amp and AGC Min Amp the more sensitive the control process AGC Noise You can define a threshold for the noise Signals below this threshold are not taken into account for the auto matic gain cont...

Page 143: ...put measurement results via analog output see page 271 for external further processing Use this function to specify the reading to be output as voltage signal If Amp amplitude is selected the followin...

Page 144: ...manual inspection and for automatic inspection systems Since the maximum amplitude at each point is displayed on the screen the A scan waveform will appear wider than the original waveform Example Wit...

Page 145: ...are displayed in different colors for ease of iden tification see page 80 The gates A and B are independent of each other Gate A can also assume the function of an echo start gate for gate B see page...

Page 146: ...and IF You can set the width of the gate Alternatively you can set the width directly on the touch screen by dragging the right edge see page 95 Gate A Threshold This function can also be set for gat...

Page 147: ...cal with the echo for which the sound path is measured This can lead to evaluation errors Two measurement arrows are used in order to clearly identify readings and to avoid any misinterpretations The...

Page 148: ...J Flank First Peak These are special parameters for the Japanese market Both use the displayed A scan for evaluation The time of flight is measured as in the case of Flank the amplitude measurement be...

Page 149: ...n echo has changed e g due to phase rever sal in immersion test applications Measurement errors may occur if there is noise within the range of the gate before the signal to be evaluated When setting...

Page 150: ...alarm is triggered if the gate is not reached Off The gate is turned off alarms and measurement func tions are disabled and the gate is not visible on the dis play screen Gate B Start This function c...

Page 151: ...nction Gate A Start see page 146 The width and the threshold of the gate B are not affect ed by the gate tracking The tracking of the optional gate C is identical with that of the gate B However the g...

Page 152: ...time of flight shift of the display in the A scan with every movement of the probe the A scan shakes or wobbles By using the interface echo gate the dis play can be continuously aligned on the positio...

Page 153: ...hen the interface echo gate IF is selected in the function C IF Gate Mode see page 152 You can link the start of the A scan display to the inter face echo Normally the display zero is above the initia...

Page 154: ...s function corresponds to Gate A Width see page 146 Gate IF Threshold This function corresponds to Gate A Threshold see page 146 Gate IF TOF Mode This function corresponds to Gate A TOF Mode see page...

Page 155: ...m page 166 Multi Step see from page 167 You must choose the calibration mode before entering the following parameter values 2 Point Cal Source For calibration you can choose between the A scan and the...

Page 156: ...page 169 The current probe index angle is influenced among oth er things by different materials or by the wear of the probe contact face ATTENTION You have to carry out the calibration before using th...

Page 157: ...a cal ibration standard by its name see page 156 SDH Depth With this function you must set the depth of the side drilled hole of the calibration standard used The depth is set automatically when you s...

Page 158: ...he available methods depend on the activated instru ment options and the loaded application see page 69 The use of the various methods is described in the re spective chapters dB REF see page 171 DAC...

Page 159: ...AC has been selected in Eval Mode You can choose between the A scan and the envelope curve as basis for the evaluation Eval Points Source This parameter is only visible when DAC JISDAC or CNDAC has be...

Page 160: ...with the parameter DAC Point DAC TCG This parameter is only visible when DAC JISDAC or CNDAC has been selected in Eval Mode You can select the working mode DAC or TCG Offset Mode You can set an offset...

Page 161: ...visible when DGS has been se lected in Eval Mode This is the same function as in the function group Material Probe see page 132 Probe Name This parameter is only visible when DGS has been se lected i...

Page 162: ...BW backwall FBH flat bottom hole SDH side drilled hole Reference Size This parameter is only visible when DGS has been se lected in Eval Mode You must enter the reference size for the recording Refer...

Page 163: ...es on the height of the echo into account AWS Mode This parameter is only visible when AWS D1 1 or AWS D1 5 has been selected in Eval Mode You can switch the evaluation method on or off JISDAC Mode Th...

Page 164: ...s parameter is only visible when CNDAC has been selected in Eval Mode You can select a reference block Defect Length This parameter is only visible when CNDAC has been selected in Eval Mode The evalua...

Page 165: ...he field of ultrasonic testing technology The USM 100 provides two calibration modes Multi BW see page 166 Multi Step see page 167 Note The angle calculation of angle probes is de scribed from page 16...

Page 166: ...Display Range is adjusted automatically Select the 2 Point Cal panel Tap in the A scan and tap the Auto Calibration icon to display the function group see page 155 Select Velocity Cal Type and select...

Page 167: ...y the function group see page 155 Select Velocity Cal Type and select Multi Step Select S Ref 1 and set the value according to the cal ibration block used Select S Ref 2 and set the value according to...

Page 168: ...given during calibra tion especially with small thicknesses This is typical of dual element probes and serves for the compensation of the V path error With thin wall thicknesses the effect described...

Page 169: ...You have to carry out calibration see from page 165 before defining the probe angle After calibration select the function group Probe An gle see page 156 Select Block and choose the used calibration b...

Page 170: ...OF mode Flank J Flank First Peak or at the peak of the highest echo in the gate TOF mode Peak If the amplitudes of the echoes in the gate do not ex ceed 5 screen height all corresponding sound path an...

Page 171: ...a reference echo Before using the dB difference measurement you have to first record a reference echo If a reference echo has already been stored you have to first delete it before recording a new ref...

Page 172: ...age 85 dBrA dB difference between the reference echo and the highest echo in the gate A A rA Amplitude of the signal in the gate A in percent re ferred to the reference amplitude as 100 dBrB dB differ...

Page 173: ...ve recorded using defined reference reflectors is a graphical representa tion of these influencing factors If you use a reference block having artificial flaws to re cord a DAC curve you can use this...

Page 174: ...tion see page 137 after recording the first DAC point all further DAC points can only be recorded on the same side of the zero line All DAC points will then be either in the positive or negative range...

Page 175: ...DAC point Position the gate A on the second DAC echo Tap on Calibrate to record the second DAC point Record further DAC points in the same way You can add individual DAC points at any time If not yet...

Page 176: ...not lost by turning the func tion off By turning it on again you can use the function DAC TCG to go back to the DAC evaluation again without losing any set tings Deleting the DAC curve You can delete...

Page 177: ...curve Set the Offset Mode see page 160 If you have selected Fixed set the desired value for Offset see page 160 If you have selected Custom set the desired values for several offsets starting with Of...

Page 178: ...pplies especially to the parame ters Velocity Voltage Damping Frequency and Rectify Change in the probe delay with DAC TCG Generally a change in the probe delay automatically also affects the shape of...

Page 179: ...e only way of ensuring that the displayed echo amplitude and the sound path projection distance depth position always belong to the highest echo in the gate Note The instrument checks the measuring po...

Page 180: ...connection of three influencing variables Distance D between the probe coupling face and the circular disk shaped equivalent reflector Difference in gain G between a circular disk shaped equivalent re...

Page 181: ...in such a way that you can use the DGS method with many different probes and on various materials Note Before setting up the DGS mode the instru ment has to be calibrated at first since none of the fu...

Page 182: ...will then take the effective sound at tenuation into account independently of the distance The reference echo must come from the test object if possible If this is not possible it should be ensured th...

Page 183: ...reference echo before changing the delay line The same applies to immersion testing The DGS setting must be made after setting up the final water delay line Failure to do so may lead to evaluation er...

Page 184: ...ve on To be able to display the required DGS curve you have to record the reference echo Peak the echo of the reference reflector in this case the backwall echo from the test object After this positio...

Page 185: ...you set the function DGS Mode to Off and then to On again the original gain setting is displayed with the difference val ue 0 0 You can also select the curve for a equivalent reflector size after tak...

Page 186: ...reference echo using the function Transfer Correction The settings of the functions Amplitude Correction and Transfer Correction have an additive effect like wise the settings of the functions Referen...

Page 187: ...lost by turning the function off By turning it on again you can use the function DGS Mode to go back to the DGS evaluation again without losing any settings Deleting a DGS reference echo You can dele...

Page 188: ...1 5 mm Near field length in steel N mm Min distance in steel 1 5 N mm 1 B1 S 6 0 9 0 23 35 2 B2 S 3 0 4 5 45 68 3 B4 S 1 5 2 3 90 135 4 MB2 S 3 0 4 5 8 12 5 MB4 S 1 5 2 3 15 23 6 MB5 S 1 2 1 8 20 30 7...

Page 189: ...189 Probe Wavelength in steel mm Focus depth in steel mm 25 MSEB 2 3 0 8 2 26 MSEB 4 1 5 10 2 27 MSEB 4 0 1 5 18 4 28 MSEB 5 1 2 10 2 29 SEB 1 5 9 20 4 30 SEB 2 KF5 3 0 6 2 31 SEB 4 KF8 1 5 6 2 32 SEB...

Page 190: ...al element probes are not derived from the general DGS diagram but have been individually mea sured for steel 5920 m s and stored in the instrument You can only carry out a DGS evaluation with one of...

Page 191: ...nal angle beam probes which contain rect angular elements In the case of conventional angle beam probes it may happen that the reflectors evaluat ed according to the DGS method are over evaluated The...

Page 192: ...dB value which is called flaw class The flaw class D is calculated according to the formula D A B C with A flaw gain in dB Absolute instrument gain with which the maximum flaw echo is at 50 5 echo hei...

Page 193: ...test are calibrated before starting the rating according to AWS D1 1 or AWS D1 5 Remember to peak an echo with an amplitude between 45 and 55 screen height A rating is not possible with other amplitud...

Page 194: ...gain so that the reference echo is indicated at 50 screen height In the Command bar tap on Calibrate see page 74 to record the reference gain B Couple the probe to the test object to evaluate a flaw e...

Page 195: ...the A scan tap on the Probe Angle icon to display the function group Probe Angle You can use the function Probe Angle to adjust the an gle of incidence of your probe for the material used This value...

Page 196: ...ance from the probe beam index point to the po sition of the flaw in gate A projected onto the surface Reduced projection distance R Distance from the probe front edge to the position of the flaw proj...

Page 197: ...es that are required for the au tomatic calculation of the true depth or the reduced pro jection distance of a reflection Thickness see page 132 Probe X Value see page 133 For better orientation you c...

Page 198: ...tters L low M medium and H high They are permanently connected to the recorded DAC curve and shifted accordingly if the gain is varied In addition a class rating takes place Flaw echoes are evaluated...

Page 199: ...function see page 137 after recording the first DAC point all further DAC points can only be recorded on the same side of the zero line All DAC points will then be either in the positive or negative...

Page 200: ...ap on Calibrate see page 74 to record the first DAC point Position the gate A on the second DAC echo In the Command bar tap on Calibrate to record the second DAC point Record further DAC points in the...

Page 201: ...e JISDAC evaluation off You can turn the DAC evaluation off at any time Set the function JISDAC Mode to Off in order to hide the curve and the evaluation lines Note The DAC curve is not lost by turnin...

Page 202: ...applies especially to the parame ters Velocity Voltage Damping Frequency and Rectify Change in the probe delay with JISDAC Generally a change in the probe delay automatically also affects the shape of...

Page 203: ...the only way of ensuring that the displayed echo amplitude and the sound path projection distance depth position always belong to the highest echo in the gate Note The instrument checks the measuring...

Page 204: ...documented separately Evaluations according to CNDAC After recording the reference echo the CNDAC shows the reference lines RL SL and EL depending on the corresponding choice in the functions Code st...

Page 205: ...45A RB 3 DAC DAC 10 DAC 16 11345B RB 3 DAC 4 DAC 10 DAC 16 11345C RB 3 DAC 2 DAC 8 DAC 14 4730 CSK IIA 2 8 46 DAC 4 DAC 12 DAC 18 4730 CSK IIA 2 46 120 DAC 2 DAC 8 DAC 14 4730 CSK IIIA 1 8 15 DAC 2 DA...

Page 206: ...Rev 9 09 2023 Krautkr mer USM 100 Activating CNDAC In the A scan tap on the Evaluation icon to display the function group In the function Eval Mode select CNDAC Set all parameters in this function gr...

Page 207: ...function see page 137 after recording the first DAC point all further DAC points can only be recorded on the same side of the zero line All DAC points will then be either in the positive or negative...

Page 208: ...ommand bar tap on Calibrate see page 74 to record the first DAC point Position the gate A on the second DAC echo In the Command bar tap on Calibrate to record the second DAC point Record further DAC p...

Page 209: ...value for the compensation of transfer losses by way of experiment In this connection the gain is varied accordingly but the curve shape remains the same Adjusting reference lines You can change the r...

Page 210: ...off By turning it on again you can use the function JISDAC Mode to go back to the DAC evaluation again without losing any set tings Deleting the DAC curve You can delete the DAC curve at any time Afte...

Page 211: ...applies especially to the parame ters Velocity Voltage Damping Frequency and Rectify Change in the probe delay with CNDAC Generally a change in the probe delay automatically also affects the shape of...

Page 212: ...he only way of ensuring that the displayed echo amplitude and the sound path projection distance depth position always belong to the highest echo in the gate Note The instrument checks the measuring p...

Page 213: ...spection systems the probe is hold on a bar The probe is moved over the inspection area along the bar In addition the bar can be moved to in spect a larger area with multiple parallel inspection track...

Page 214: ...must select which axis is equipped with an encoder The standard setting is Scan one encoder for the scan axis Select Both for systems with two encoders one for the scan axis and one for the index axi...

Page 215: ...ex axis Y axis is known you can enter the value here directly in ticks per mm Otherwise the resolution is determined during the veri fication and the value is entered here automatically Expected Dist...

Page 216: ...any deviation you can set a tolerance value A deviation of the position within the tolerance value is accepted during calibration Index Tolerance During the encoder calibration of the index axis Y axi...

Page 217: ...Y see page 215 Move the probe to the starting position on the X axis and the Y axis In the Command bar tap on Calibrate see page 74 to start the procedure Follow the instructions on the screen Once th...

Page 218: ...ed with the A scan 1 represen tation and the associated functions on a special panel As in the normal A scan representation see from page 79 the B scan and the C scan can be displayed in normal mode o...

Page 219: ...view the TOF time of flight of the ultra sonic signal is displayed along the Y axis The probe po sition is displayed along the X axis The depth of a re flector and its position on the part can be det...

Page 220: ...art under in spection The location and size of reflector in part can be determined Typically a gate is defined in the A scan When the probe is moved over the part under inspection the am plitude or TO...

Page 221: ...stem you are using and the encoders in stalled Line Only the scan axis is equipped with an encoder Bi Dir Raster Both the index axis and the scan axis are equipped with an encoder The scanning directi...

Page 222: ...ved at a constant speed Manual Index If the scanner system does not have an encoder for the index axis you must select the setting On for manual entry of the index value During the scanning procedure...

Page 223: ...an axis when Timed is selected in Position Mode Active Scan Size You can set the scan size X axis of the active C scan see page 218 CV Index Overlap For unidirectional or bidirectional scanning you ca...

Page 224: ...n Start You can set the starting point on the scan axis X axis of the active C scan see page 218 independently of the C scan You can also change this setting after a scan has been acquired in order to...

Page 225: ...acquired in order to display an enlarged area in the active C scan for evaluation see page 235 This setting is locked during the scan Active Index End You can set the end point on the index axis Y axi...

Page 226: ...e used for the representation of the B scan or C scan Amp A Scan highest amplitude in the A scan Amp A highest amplitude in gate A Amp B highest amplitude in gate B TOF A Scan time of flight of the fi...

Page 227: ...interpolation method is im plemented Constant A constant value is used to fill the gap Amp Palette You can select the color palette for the representation of the measured amplitude values Amp Color P...

Page 228: ...tched on This is the same function as in the function group Material Probe see page 132 TMin This function is only available when the thickness pal ette is switched on Enter the value for the minimum...

Page 229: ...TMin setting 100 select a wall thickness value in percent The value selected here must be smaller than the value selected in the Zone 2 setting Wall thickness measurements below Zone 2 up to the value...

Page 230: ...stored measurement results not during recording You can change the gain for the analysis of the mea surement results Grid View This parameter can only be set for stored measurement results not during...

Page 231: ...9 09 2023 231 Grid Index This parameter can only be set for stored measurement results not during recording You can set the size of the grid along the index axis Stat Box You can switch on the statist...

Page 232: ...an evalua tion see page 218 By using the function groups in the A scan view 1 the display range and the gate position can be set for each inspection see from page 125 For example the display range can...

Page 233: ...en In the Command bar tap the Record icon see page 76 The instrument is now ready for displaying the measurements in the B scan and the C scan Move the probe over the surface to be inspected as previo...

Page 234: ...g data You can save the scan data for later analysis In the Command bar tap the Save data icon see page 77 A dialog box opens Tap in the field Name A keyboard is displayed Enter the name for the file...

Page 235: ...the B scan the cor responding A scan is loaded The statistics box 3 in the B scan displays selected measurement values when it is switched on see Stat Box on page 231 The other values are displayed in...

Page 236: ...d dis play double tap in the respective view Tap in the B scan and drag an area 1 while holding down your finger The cursor is automatically set to the highest amplitude 2 within the area Tap in the C...

Page 237: ...hable colors Tap in the C scan and tap on the Display icon to dis play the function group see page 226 Select TOF A sound path of the highest echo in gate A in the Data Source setting see page 226 Sel...

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Page 239: ...Krautkr mer USM 100 Rev 9 09 2023 239 Documentation 6...

Page 240: ...ltiple page report see page 78 A message in the information line confirms the success ful storing Printing test reports The USM 100 is not meant to be directly connected to a printer You can use the s...

Page 241: ...see page 242 ATTENTION In the standard setting the automatic dele tion of images is selected in the dialogue win dow for image selection The function Auto Delete is marked with a tick From the Comman...

Page 242: ...sts of the name of the current application the date and the time for example USM100_Standard_2021 03 02_16 09 49 You can rename all stored files directly with the USM 100 see page 255 You can find the...

Page 243: ...re and to document readings and associated A scans in a structured manner You can store readings in a data matrix and in this way structure them according to the test tasks The data ma trix consists o...

Page 244: ...the split screen view you can display either the A scan or the data matrix in full screen Double tap in the respective screen area to switch to the full screen view Double tap in the full screen view...

Page 245: ...parameters the size number of rows and columns the automatic filling advance direction for the read ings and the data source for the readings e g the sound path in a gate or between two gates ATTENTI...

Page 246: ...tomatically generated data year month day time With the prefix USM_ for example a file name will then be USM_2021 03 02_16 09 49 Tap on the function name A keyboard is displayed Tap on Clr to delete...

Page 247: ...his then results in the total size of the data matrix Alternatively you can specify the number of rows Num of Rows and columns Num of Cols For the name only combinations of letters from A to ZZ and nu...

Page 248: ...rnatively you can specify the first Top and the last Bottom cell of the data matrix The maximum number of cells rows x columns is 10000 Advance Dir You can set select the automatic filling advance dir...

Page 249: ...select the color pal ette for these colors TOF Color Range This function can be set in the software Mentor Create only which is described in a separate manual Amp Palette Based on the stored amplitud...

Page 250: ...rding of measured values the range of the color scale can change This range is automatically calculated from the following factors maximum display range of the A scans of all cells with recorded value...

Page 251: ...tically When deleting no data is lost because it is already stored in the data recorder file Couple the probe to the first measuring point The reading can be displayed in the Measurement line see page...

Page 252: ...ll is automatically selected Saving a CSV file You can save the current readings in the data grid as a CSV file The name of the CSV file is generated auto matically and consists of the name of the app...

Page 253: ...69 The functions for saving reports settings and screen shots as well as for loading settings and data can be found in the Command bar see page 74 1 Select file category 2 Sort displayed files 3 Sear...

Page 254: ...from a USB stick then first insert the USB stick into the socket on the top of the instrument see page 54 For data exchange with InspectionWorks the USM 100 must be connected to the Internet via LAN...

Page 255: ...age 270 In the list of files see page 253 tap the check boxes of the files you want to export Tap on the Export icon A dialog window opens Select the export location USB Drive or IW Inspec tionWorks S...

Page 256: ...instrument s internal memory Note Before deleting you can export the files for backup purposes see page 255 The dele tion can not be undone In the list of files see page 253 tap the check boxes of th...

Page 257: ...Krautkr mer USM 100 Rev 9 09 2023 257 Maintenance and care 7...

Page 258: ...of authorized Waygate Technolo gies service staff 7 2 Instrument care Clean the instrument and its accessories using a moist cloth The following are exclusively recommended for cleaning Water a mild...

Page 259: ...age see Specifications from page 303 To prevent short circuits and the associated heating lithium batteries must never be stored or transported un protected Suitable measures against short circuits ar...

Page 260: ...onward Logic of battery charging and discharging Batteries in the USM 100 The USM 100 contains two batteries The first battery is a fixed battery It is inside the instrument and can only be charged u...

Page 261: ...ttery in the external charger the charging process is controlled by the external charger It takes four hours to fully charge an empty battery The batteries can only be charged with the USM 100 or the...

Page 262: ...charged inside the USM 100 by means of the external power adapter Al though a fully charged hot swappable battery provides more power as described in the discharging process see page 261 the fixed bat...

Page 263: ...er We recommend setting the display brightness as low as possible see page 109 and choosing the best color scheme for your lighting conditions Our experience shows that 25 brightness works well for mo...

Page 264: ...orks platform and download and install the update file from there The prerequisite for this is an established Internet connection via LAN see page 269 or WLAN see page 270 Installing an update ATTENTI...

Page 265: ...update file Otherwise the installation pro cess will be stopped Copy the update file into the root directory of the USB stick Make sure that the instrument is switched off Insert the USB stick into th...

Page 266: ...r a limited time period You can import the license file from a USB stick to the instrument If necessary copy the license file into the root directo ry of the USB stick and insert the USB stick into th...

Page 267: ...Krautkr mer USM 100 Rev 9 09 2023 267 Interfaces and Peripherals 8...

Page 268: ...n the right side of the instrument To access the interfaces on the top of the instrument slide the lid 1 to the right side until it swings open up wards The following interfaces are available USB A co...

Page 269: ...r via USB interface could lead to serious damage and malfunc tions USB C interface The USB interface type C see page 268 can be used to connect a USB C docking hub By means of the docking hub you can...

Page 270: ...nstrument see page 58 Note It is recommended to plug in the WLAN adapter together with an extraction tool to make it easier to pull out the very small adapter later Place the WLAN adapter 1 in the ext...

Page 271: ...O interface see page 268 is providing different input and output signals like gate alarm output com bined for all gates or individual for one selected gate analog output encoder inputs and signals for...

Page 272: ...Pink 3 Output Alarm signal 0 V or 5 V Imax 5 mA hold time 500 ms also used for external horn White 4 Input Encoder x Gray 5 Input Encoder x Purple 6 Input Encoder y Orange 7 Input Encoder y Yellow 8...

Page 273: ...bits 1 stop bit No parity The commands are input via computer keyboard after starting the remote control program and configuring the program interface In this process a difference must be made between...

Page 274: ...l codes Code Data type Description Function Page AA dec Read the gate A amplitude Identical to code SA 1 count 0 1 screen height AB dec Read the gate B amplitude Identical to code SB 1 count 0 1 scree...

Page 275: ...ight or a user specified amplitude AG s t where s A or a for gate A B or b for gate B t 10 100 1 count 1 screen height optional user specified amplitude The message ERROR Automatic Gain Adjustment Fai...

Page 276: ...height Gate A Threshold 146 AW hex Read or set the gate A width AW n where n 1 6D24 1 count 1 mm Gate A Width 146 BA hex Read or set the gate B start BA n where n 0 6D24 1 count 1 mm Gate B Start 150...

Page 277: ...2 for Negative Gate B Logic 150 BT hex Read or set the gate B threshold BT n where n FFFFFFA1 FFFFFFFB 1 count 1 screen height 5 5F 1 count 1 screen height Gate B Threshold 150 BW hex Read or set the...

Page 278: ...hex Read or set the display delay DD n where n FFFFC568 003567E0 15 000 3500 000 ns 1 count 1 ns Display Delay 126 DM flag Read or set the dual mode DM n where n 0 for Off 1 for On Dual Mode 138 DT d...

Page 279: ...1AA54A0 1 000 27940 000 mm 1 count 0 001 mm Display Range 125 FR dec Read or set the filter selection FR n where n 1 for 0 5 MHz 2 for 1 MHz 3 for 2 MHz 4 for 2 25 MHz 5 for 4 MHz 6 for 5 MHz 7 for 10...

Page 280: ...eze on 2 to toggle the Freeze state Freeze 74 I0 I8 Read code versions and dates I0 main application version I1 main application create date I2 upload version I3 upload date I4 u boot version I5 u boo...

Page 281: ...Peak F or f for Flank J or j for J Flank 1 for First Peak Gate A TOF Mode 147 KB string Read or set the gate B TOF mode KB n where n P or p for Peak F or f for Flank J or j for J Flank 1 for First Pea...

Page 282: ...where n 0 for Off 1 for On PD dec Read or set the probe delay PD n where n 0 10000000 1 count 1 ns Probe Delay 133 PF dec Read or set the PRF mode PF n where n 1 for Manual 3 for Auto PRF Mode 139 PG...

Page 283: ...is set to Manual see code PF PR n where n 10 2000 PRF Value 139 PT dec Read or set simulated spike pulser or square wave pulser mode Spike pulser mode is only available with license for spike pulser...

Page 284: ...ated spike pulser mode n 0 for low voltage pulser 1 for high voltage pulser with square wave pulser mode n 50 350 voltage in steps of 10 Voltage 135 PW dec Read or set the pulser width only possible i...

Page 285: ...uency 1 for Negative HW 2 for Positive HW 3 for Full Wave Rectify 137 SA dec Read the gate A amplitude Identical to code AA 1 count 0 1 screen height SB dec Read the gate B amplitude Identical to code...

Page 286: ...ngs The actual limits depend on the system settings and the velocity TI dec Read or set the time TI n where n 0 for 12 hour format AM PM 1 for 24 hour format default format hh mm ss hh hour 00 23 mm m...

Page 287: ...Krautkr mer USM 100 Rev 9 09 2023 287 Appendix 9...

Page 288: ...me functions are only available if the cor responding options are enabled by entering the license code Function name Gain Page 2 Point Cal Source 155 A Scan Color 129 Acceptance Level 164 AGC Mode 141...

Page 289: ...Rev 9 09 2023 289 Angle Cal Source 157 Auto XX Amplitude 124 Averaging 140 AWS Mode 163 Block 156 Bold Line 163 C IF Gate Mode 152 Cal Block 164 CNDAC Mode 163 Code 164 Color Leg 129 Color Palette 130...

Page 290: ...tkr mer USM 100 DAC TCG 160 DAC Distance 160 DAC Point 160 Damping 138 dbRef Mode 159 Defect Length 164 Define Points 159 Delay Velocity 134 DGS Curve 161 DGS Mode 161 Display Delay 126 Display Range...

Page 291: ...M 100 Rev 9 09 2023 291 Echo Max 144 Effective Diameter 133 EL 164 Envelope 128 Envelope Color 129 Eval Mode 159 Eval Source 159 Eval Points Source 159 Filter 137 Freeze Mode 127 Frequency 133 Gain 12...

Page 292: ...A Start 146 Gate A Threshold 146 Gate A TOF Mode 147 Gate A Width 146 Gate B Logic 150 Gate B Start 150 Gate B Start Mode 151 Gate B Threshold 150 Gate B TOF Mode 150 Gate B Width 150 Gate C Logic 15...

Page 293: ...100 Rev 9 09 2023 293 Gate C Width 152 Gate Selection 145 Grid 129 Grid Color 129 JISDAC Mode 163 LED Alarm 142 Low Freq 137 Magnify gate 143 Offline Gain 124 Offset 160 Offset 1 160 Offset Mode 160...

Page 294: ...mer USM 100 Phantom Echo 139 PRF Mode 139 PRF Value 139 Probe Angle 133 Probe Delay 126 Probe Name 132 Probe Selection 132 Probe X Value 133 Pulser Width 136 Pulser Width Mode 136 Pulser Mode 139 Rang...

Page 295: ...023 295 Ref Envelope Color 130 Reference Attenuation 162 Reference Size 162 Reference Type 162 RL 164 S Ref 1 S Ref 2 155 SDH Depth 157 SDH Diameter 157 SL 164 Test Attenuation 163 Thickness 132 Tone...

Page 296: ...9 Appendix Overview of basic UT Functions 296 Rev 9 09 2023 Krautkr mer USM 100 Velocity 126 Velocity Cal Type 155 Voltage 135 Function name Gain Page...

Page 297: ...11 65 EU RoHS Commission Delegated Directive EU 2015 863 The conformity with the requirements of the EU directives is proven by the observance of the standard specifications EN 61 326 1 2013 EN 61 010...

Page 298: ...nship of the instrument Should you nevertheless detect an error on your instru ment power the instrument off and remove the batter ies Inform your local Waygate Technologies customer service and suppo...

Page 299: ...22 33 4 72 17 92 23 Europe Spain waygate service es bakerhughes com 34 91 7920321 Asia Japan UT Services Japan bakerhughes com 81 3 6864 1737 Asia Singapore asiaservice rvi bakerhughes com 65 6213 550...

Page 300: ...ay contain hazardous 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 reso...

Page 301: ...ndicates 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 Batt...

Page 302: ...he 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 dama...

Page 303: ...Krautkr mer USM 100 Rev 9 09 2023 303 Specifications 10...

Page 304: ...Input supply voltage 15 V DC Battery operational time 5 h Number and type of batteries 2 Li Ion 1 for hot swap Storage temperature 20 70 C Operating temperature 10 50 C Pulse repetition frequencies 10...

Page 305: ...2005 EMC EN 61326 1 EN 55011 Low Voltage Directive IEC 61010 Display Screen size and resolution 7 inches 1024 600 pixels Range of sound velocities 250 16000 m s Available views A scan B C scan only av...

Page 306: ...nput Lemo 0S Probe connectors Lemo 00 Input Output Lemo 1B 14 pin USB 2 0 Type A USB 3 0 Type C Transmitter Pulse repetition frequency 10 2000 Hz Shape of transmitter pulse negative unipolar pulse Tra...

Page 307: ...2 30 MHz 3 dB Digital filters 12 bandpass and high pass filters Dead time after transmitter pulse 5 s Equivalent input noise 80 nV Gain range 110 dB Input resistance 400 Ohm Input capacitance 70 pF T...

Page 308: ...be used as interface gate Measurement modes flank peak zero crossing before zero crossing after J flank first peak Threshold all gates 5 95 Start Width all gates 0 27000 mm Resolution of TOF 2 5 ns R...

Page 309: ...Krautkr mer USM 100 Rev 9 09 2023 309 Index 11...

Page 310: ...Scan Size 223 Active Scan Start 224 Addresses 298 299 Advance Dir 248 AGC Max Amp 142 AGC Min Amp 142 AGC Mode 141 AGC Noise 142 AGT 18 Alarm alarm output 271 Alarm Select 143 LED 142 tone 142 TTL 143...

Page 311: ...oom mode 79 A Scan function group 125 A Scan Color 129 Auto Calibration function group 155 Auto Reverse 248 Auto XX Amplitude 124 Automatic echo height 74 Automatic gain control 141 AutoXX 74 Averagin...

Page 312: ...second battery 48 Beam Fill 227 Block 156 Bold Line 163 Bottom 247 B scan 218 active 218 display 226 statistics 230 zoom 218 C C IF Gate Mode 152 Cal Block 164 Calibrate 74 Calibration 155 165 dual e...

Page 313: ...210 CNDAC Mode 163 Code 164 Color Leg 129 Color Palette 130 Color Ruler 250 Color Scheme 109 Command bar 73 74 icons 15 16 key operation 99 Compare 127 Conformity 297 Connection monitor 55 network 55...

Page 314: ...g 174 turning off 176 DAC Distance 160 DAC Point 160 Damping 138 Data loading 77 107 saving 77 USM Go 107 Data Recorder 243 Command bar 76 creating file 245 display 249 display size 244 setup 245 stor...

Page 315: ...o 184 settings 184 turning off 187 DGS Curve 161 DGS evaluation 186 DGS Mode 161 Diameter 132 133 Diameter SDH 157 Display B scan 226 Display C scan 226 Display Data Recorder 249 Display Delay 126 Dis...

Page 316: ...Type 214 223 Encoder verification 217 Energy saving 110 Envelope 75 128 Envelope Color 129 Environmental compatibility 300 Environmental protection regulations 300 Ethernet 113 Eval Mode 159 Eval Poi...

Page 317: ...mlp 266 mup 264 ugo 106 107 ups 105 106 107 Filter 137 First Peak 148 Flank 85 148 Flat 131 Flaw boundary method 29 Flaw class 192 Flaw gain 192 Freeze 18 74 127 Freeze Mode 127 Frequency 133 Full Wav...

Page 318: ...basic function groups 121 selecting 87 98 G Gain 84 89 122 Automatic gain control 141 lock 123 Offline Gain 124 reset 75 Gain function group 122 Gain functions 89 Gain Step 75 123 Gate magnify 143 no...

Page 319: ...us 18 84 Import file 254 Inches 112 Incompatible settings 93 Index Ruler 229 Index Size 222 Index Tolerance 216 Indicators 18 19 50 84 Information line 73 Warnings 86 InspectionWorks 114 create accoun...

Page 320: ...ns 20 96 Key operation 97 Keyboard 269 Keys functions 20 96 locking 78 operation 97 L LAN 269 Language 112 LED Alarm 142 LED signals 102 License 117 266 License upgrade 266 Limits of testing 27 Lock 7...

Page 321: ...5 165 Metric 112 Monitor 269 Monitor connection 55 Mouse 269 Multi color LED 102 Multiple page test report 241 saving 78 N Negative HW Rectify 137 Network 269 270 Network connection 55 64 Num of Cols...

Page 322: ...18 Position Mode 222 Positioning 46 Positioning the gates 95 Positive HW Rectify 137 Power adapter 24 46 268 Power level indicators 19 50 Power supply 46 Powering Off 57 Powering On 56 Prerequisites t...

Page 323: ...eiver separation 18 138 Q Quick save 76 R Radio frequency Rectify 137 Range Ruler 128 229 Rating welds 192 Reading Data Recorder 243 deleting 252 Readings 85 Record 76 Recording CNDAC curve 207 DAC cu...

Page 324: ...274 Remote operation 58 Autostart 110 close connection 62 establish connection 59 Renaming 255 Repair 258 Report saving 78 Reset 265 Resume 76 RF radio frequency 137 RL CNDAC 164 Ruler 128 S S Ref 1 1...

Page 325: ...r 157 Selected 248 Service contacts 299 Settings 91 incompatible 93 loading 77 106 saving 77 105 USM Go 106 Shutdown 57 Sidebar 83 88 Signals 271 SL CNDAC 164 Snap to Cursor 229 Software 24 Software u...

Page 326: ...socket 53 T R socket 53 TCG 18 160 Technical test requirements 27 Temperature 29 Temperature Units 112 Test Attenuation 186 Test object material 28 Test report 240 deleting 240 multiple page 78 241 pr...

Page 327: ...CA 297 Units 112 Update 119 264 Upload file 254 Upper Freq 138 USB stick connector 269 inserting 54 USB A 268 269 USB C 268 269 USM 100 PC 58 269 Autostart 110 close connection 62 establish connection...

Page 328: ...age 135 W Wall thickness 132 228 Wall thickness measurement 28 228 237 WEEE directive 300 Welds rating 192 Width gate 146 Wi Fi 113 270 WiFi IP 118 Wired IP 118 Wireless network 270 WLAN 113 WLAN inte...

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