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Note

This operation manual shall apply to the CTS-49/CTS-59 ultrasonic thickness gauge. The major
differences of the two models on functions and specifications are listed below:

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Model
CTS-49

CTS-59

Dual-element delay type (with


probe cable):
TG5-10L (standard configuration)
TG7.5-6L
TG5-10HL
TG2-12L
TG5-6L
TG5-8L

Dual-element
delay
type(with probe cable):
TG5-10L
(standard
configuration)
TG7.5-6L
TG5-10HL
TG2-12L
TG5-6L
TG5-8L

Item

Compatible Probes

Single-element delay type :


TG5-6DL
TG7.5-6DL
TG10-6DL
TG7.5-3DMD
TG10-3DMD
TG15-3DMD
Single-element contact type:
TG0.5-25NL
TG0.5-30NL
TG1-20NL
TG2.5-20NL

Single-element
type :
TG5-6DL
TG7.5-6DL
TG10-6DL
TG7.5-3DMD
TG10-3DMD
TG15-3DMD

delay

Single-element contact
type:
TG0.5-25NL
TG0.5-30NL
TG1-20NL
TG2.5-20NL

Dialog probe series are


supported and can be
automatically identified.

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Standard (R-B1, transmit pulse to

Standard

the first echo);

transmit pulse to the

Thru-coating measurement or
EchoToEchoMode measurement
(B1-B2, or Bm-Bn)

first echo);

Measurement mode

(R-B1,

Thru-coating
measurement
or
EchoToEchoMode
measurement(B1-B2,
or Bm-Bn);
If velocity of coating is
known, the thickness of
coating
can
be
measured.

User-defined V-path

TDG function

Temperature
compensation

Multilayer
measurement

Time-based B-scan

Storage capacity

Store up to 20,000 sets


of measurement data
(including
measurement value,
parameter setup and
waveform data)

Store up to 10,000 sets of


measurement data (including
measurement value, parameter
setup and waveform data)

Standard configured
external fast charger
CD-B010

Note: The mark in the table above indicates the corresponding model has such function or specification.

The complication of this operation manual is based on the model CTS-49, and the parameters
and the operation shall apply to the CTS-49. As the operation of the CTS-59 is compatible with
the CTS-49, for additional functions and operation on the CTS-59, see Appendix D.

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DCY2.781.49/59 SS/V1.2/A-E

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFACE

..........................................................................................................................................VII

OPERATION CAUTIONS AND SAFETY GUIDE ................................................................................. IX


CHAPTER 1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8

SYSTEM .............................................................................................................................1

APPEARANCE .................................................................................................................................. 1
PORT AND SOCKET ......................................................................................................................... 3
KEY .................................................................................................................................................. 4
MENU............................................................................................................................................... 4
SCREEN INTERFACE ...................................................................................................................... 8
WAVEFORM DISPLAY AREA ........................................................................................................... 10
MEASUREMENT DATA AREA ........................................................................................................ 10
SYMBOL AND INFORMATION PROMPT AREA ................................................................................. 10

CHAPTER 2

SYSTEM OPERATION ...................................................................................................12

2.1
POWER SUPPLY ............................................................................................................................ 12
2.2
POWER ON .................................................................................................................................... 12
2.3
POWER OFF .................................................................................................................................. 13
2.4
OPERATION INTERFACE SELECTION............................................................................................. 13
2.5
MAIN MENU SELECTION ............................................................................................................... 13
2.6
SUBMENU SELECTION .................................................................................................................. 13
2.7
TURNING PAGE.............................................................................................................................. 14
2.8
SUBMENU ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................... 14
2.9
SHORTCUT OPERATION ................................................................................................................ 14
2.10 CALIBRATION FUNCTION ............................................................................................................... 15
2.11 AUTOSEARCH AND FLOATINGGAIN FUNCTIONS .......................................................................... 16
2.12 WORKMODE .................................................................................................................................. 17
2.13 VELOCITY MEASUREMENT ............................................................................................................. 20
2.14 PARAM STORAGE ......................................................................................................................... 20
2.14.1 Save....................................................................................................................................... 20
2.14.2 Recall..................................................................................................................................... 21
2.14.3 Delete .................................................................................................................................... 21
2.15 DATA STORAGE ............................................................................................................................ 21
2.15.1 Save....................................................................................................................................... 22
2.15.2 Recall..................................................................................................................................... 22
2.15.3 Delete .................................................................................................................................... 23
CHAPTER 3

APPLICATION OF THICKNESS MEASUREMENT ..................................................24

3.1
GENERAL WORK FLOW................................................................................................................. 24
3.2 APPLICATION KEYNOTE OF THICKNESS MEASUREMENT ................................................................ 25
CHAPTER 4

PERIPHERAL DEVICES, PORTS AND ACCESSORIES ........................................26


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4.1
PROBE SOCKET ............................................................................................................................ 26
4.2
MINIUSB PORT ............................................................................................................................. 26
4.2.1
Connect to a PC.................................................................................................................. 26
4.2.2
Disconnect from a PC ........................................................................................................ 26
4.3
MICROSD CARD HOLDER ............................................................................................................ 26
4.3.1
Insert microSD card............................................................................................................ 26
4.3.2
Remove microSD card....................................................................................................... 27
4.4
BATTERY ........................................................................................................................................ 27
4.4.1
Battery Installation and Removal...................................................................................... 27
4.4.2
Charging the Battery .......................................................................................................... 27
4.4.3
Using the Battery ................................................................................................................ 28
4.4.4
Battery Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 28
4.4.5
Airlift Requirements for battery ......................................................................................... 29
4.4.6
Cautions on using the battery: .......................................................................................... 29
4.5
POWER ADAPTER .......................................................................................................................... 30
4.6
FAST CHARGER CD-B010 (OPTION) ........................................................................................... 30
CHAPTER 5
4.7
4.8
4.9

TRAINING, SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE............................................32

TRAINING ........................................................................................................................................32
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................32
SERVICE .........................................................................................................................................32

APPENDIX A COMMON FAILURES AND TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................34


A.1
A.2
A.3
A.4
A.5

THE SYSTEM CANNOT POWER ON ................................................................................................. 34


THE SYSTEM CANNOT POWER OFF ................................................................................................ 34
CANNOT CHARGE ........................................................................................................................... 34
NO ECHO ........................................................................................................................................ 34
ABNORMAL ERROR OF THICKNESS MEASUREMENT READING ....................................................... 35

APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................36
APPENDIX C SUBMENU DEFAULT VALUE AND RANGE OR OPTION......................................39
APPENDIX D AVAILABLE PROBES SPECIFICATION ....................................................................48
APPENDIX E ABOUT CTS-59...............................................................................................................52
E.1 APPEARANCE .................................................................................................................................... 52
E.2 MENU STRUCTURE ........................................................................................................................... 52
E.3 CTS-59 SYMBOL AND INFORMATION PROMPT AREA ...................................................................... 57
E.4 FUNCTIONAL OPERATION OF ADDITIONAL MAIN MENU ................................................................... 58
E.4.1 PROBE ....................................................................................................................................... 58
E.4.2 V-PATH........................................................................................................................................ 59
E.4.3 TDG ............................................................................................................................................. 61
E.4.4 TEMP .......................................................................................................................................... 62
E.4.5 COAT........................................................................................................................................... 62
E.4.6 B-SCAN ...................................................................................................................................... 63
E.4.7 MULTI.......................................................................................................................................... 68
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APPENDIX F ACOUSTIC VELOCITY OF MATERIALS ...................................................................71
CONTACT INFORMATION........................................................................................................................71

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Preface
The CTS-49 digital ultrasonic thickness gauge is the perfect combination of various advanced
high technologies such as ultrasound, computer, electronics, molding and processes. This palmheld thickness gauge is suitable for thickness or acoustic velocity measurement of metal and
many other materials. It supports dual and single element probes for erosive and wall-thickness
measurement.
Outstanding measurement features, such as A-scan display, high sensitivity, precise
measurement and through-coating thickness measurement, are available on the system. More
features such as multi-language menus, large data storage, computer communication, compact
design, as well as left & right handed operation, can be found on the unit. It is suitable for
ultrasound thickness measurement in machinery, chemistry, ship building, aeronautical and
aerospace industries.
Main features of the CTS-49 digital ultrasonic thickness gauge:
1 Small size The dimension of the whole unit is 105mm 180 mm 42mm (WHD).
2 5-inch 800480 pixels high-definition color TFT-LCD monitor, high-brightness LED backlight
(visible under sunlight).
3 Light weight The total weight of the unit (including battery) is 0.6kg only.
4 Low consumption a fully-recharged battery can support the system to work continuously
over 6 hours.
5 High performance It supports dual and single element probes, A-scan display, thrucoating thickness measurement, auto-search measurement, velocity dynamic measurement,
and single/dual point correction functions.
6 Rich functions The Landscape/ Portrait screen display good for left/right handed
operation; microSD card holder and minUSB slave port for powerful data storage,
transmission and post-processing.
7 Easy operation Concise buttons, fast button switch between standard/ simple menu
interface, user-defined buttons for flexible setting, friendly interface, easy to read.
This Operation Manual contains the following chapters:
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Chapter 1 gives a brief introduction to the system.
Chapter 2 describes system menus and functional operation.
Chapter 3 describes general workflow and main points of system application, so as to facilitate
the users to operate the system quickly and conveniently.
Chapter 4 describes how to use peripheral devices, ports and accessories.
Chapter 5 describes operator training and system maintenance.
Appendix A describes how to identify system common failures and troubleshoot the problems.
Appendix B describes system main performance specifications.
Appendix C describes system submenus.
Appendix D describes available probe specification.
Appendix E describes differences between CTS-59 and CTS-49, and corresponding operation
methods.
Appendix F lists common material velocity.

To know system features and operation, as well as how to perform ultrasonic thickness
measurement with the system, please read this Operation Manual carefully before using the
system.

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Operation Cautions and Safety Guide


1) Please keep this Operation Manual and always operate the system by following the steps
and methods described in the Operation Manual.
2) Before operating the system, the operator shall have received formal training on
ultrasonic testing.
3) Do not try to dismantle and repair the system unless specifically described in the
Operation Manual.
4) The system warranty will be void if the fragile labels on specific positions are damaged.
5) Do not place the system in the place of moisture or near radiator, strong magnetic field or
heat source.
6) When the system is not in use for a long time, it should be powered up at lease once
every month.
7) Avoid collide any hard object against the display screen.
8) Do not use a damaged or worn-out power cable.
9) For cautions on using the battery, please refer to Chapter 4.

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Chapter 1 System
1.1 Appearance

Direction and
confirmation key

Power on/off /
Shift/ step key

Standard/ simple
interface switch key

Power/ charging
indicator

User-defined
function key 1/2

Fig. 1-1

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Battery fixing clip

Battery

Zero calibration block

Handle

Fig. 1-2

System Back View

Handle

Fig. 1-3

System Side View


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Probe Socket T
Probe Socket R

Fig. 1-4

System Top View

miniUSB port (slave)

I/O port (reserved)

DC Power In Socket

microSD card
holder

Fig. 1-5

System Bottom View

1.2 Port and Socket


Table 1-1

Usage of Ports and Sockets

Name
Probe Socket T, R

microSD card holder


miniUSB port

Usage
Compatible with LEMO00, for connecting to probes. T for
transmitting while R for receiving.
To be inserted with a microSD card, for storing measurement
data sets.
Slave device, for connecting to a PC
For main unit power supply when connected to the external

DC Power In Socket

power adapter (CD-92A), or charging the battery (DC-A004)


installed on the main unit.

I/O port

Reserved
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1.3 Key
Table 1-2
Key

Key Function Description

Key Name
,

Function
To select menu, increase/ decrease value and switch

Direction

option. Special function in simple menu interface.


To enter or exit a submenu, execute a function or

Confirm

confirm an item.
User-defined function key 1, which can be defined as

User-defined

either AutoSearch (default) or WorkMode.


User-defined function key 2, which can be defined as
Freeze/MeasVEL/SaveMeasData
Switch key between standard/ simple interface, for fast
switch between standard/ simple menu.

Function

Power on/off: Press and hold it briefly for about one


Power/

second to turn on/off the system.

Function

Shift/ step key: To run coarse and fine adjustment/ shift/


step function subject to the operation.

Combination

Pressing the two keys at the same time to switch to the


waveform frozen/ unfrozen state in testing.

1.4 Menu
Please refer to Table 1-3 for the menu structure. For detailed menu description, see Appendix C.
Table 1-3 Menu Structure
Main Menu

Submenu

CAL

ProbeType
WorkMode
ProbeZero^
Vel^
CalOption
Ref1
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Main Menu

Submenu
Ref2
CAL
GAStart
dB

Table 1-3 Menu Structure (continued)


Main Menu

Submenu
Range^
DisplayDelay^
dB
AutoSearch
MaxSearchGain
FloatingGain
MeasMode

MEAS

DiffRef
AVGNum
MeasVEL
THKValueRef^
LastReading

Table 1-3 Menu Structure (continued)


Main Menu

Submenu
GAStart
GAWidth
GAThresh

GATE

GBStart
GBWidth
GBThresh

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Table 1-3 Menu Structure (continued)
Main Menu

Submenu
MeasCount
Rectify
ScreenMode
F1-Function
F2-Function
Brightness
Color
Precision

CONF

Language
Unit
Date
Time
AutoPowerOff
Default
Update
About

Table 1-3 Menu Structure (continued)


Main Menu

Submenu
StoreNum
FileName
Save
Recall

PARAM

Delete
DeleteAll
ToSDCard
AllToSDCard
StoreCapability

Table 1-3 Menu Structure (continued)


Main Menu

Submenu

DATA

FileNum
FileName
FileFormat
Line
Column
Point
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Main Menu

Submenu
Save
Recall
Delete
DeleteFile
DeleteAllFiles
StoreLocation
StoreCapability

Table 1-3 Menu Structure (continued)


Main Menu

Submenu
MaxAlarmSW
MinAlarmSW

ALARM

MaxAlarm
MinAlarm
BuzzerSW

Note 1: The submenu marked with ^ has coarse adjustment/ fine adjustment. The submenu
marked with ^ on the right indicates it is in fine adjustment, while the submenu with mark in coarse adjustment.

Note 2: The submenu marked with has step adjustment, and the number on the right of
the submenu with means the step value.

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1.5 Screen Interface


Portrait screen standard operation:

Symbol and
information
prompt area

Waveform
display area

Measurement
data area
Submenu
display area
Main menu
display area

Portrait screen simple operation:

Measurement
value
buffer area
Simple operation
menu area
Operation
prompt area

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Landscape screen standard operation:
Symbol and information prompt area
Main menu
display area
Measurement
data area

Submenu
display area

Waveform
display area

Landscape screen simple operation:


Measurement value
buffer area
Simple operation
menu area

Operation
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1.6 Waveform Display Area

Measurement
point symbol
(standard operation)

Display range
start and end

1.7 Measurement Data Area


Coupling
symbol

1.8 Symbol and Information Prompt Area


See the figure below for the view of symbol and information prompt area. Whenever a
message shows, the prompt will overlay the symbol, or the symbol will always display if no
prompt message. See Table 1-4 for the description of symbols and parameters.

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Table 1-4

Description of Parameters and Symbols

Parameter & Symbol

Description
Start AutoSearch or FloatingGain functions.
A: start AutoSearch function.

FA: start FloatingGain function of gate A.


FB: start FloatingGain function of gate B.
E: start EchoToEchoMode.
If no, the display is blank.

*
STD/MAX/MIN/DIFF/AVG
2011-10-01 00:59

Start Freeze function. If no, the display is blank.


Measurement mode, symbols for Standard/ Maximum/ Minimum/
Difference/ Average
Date and time

5920m/s

Current velocity

7.921us

Current probe delay

Single/ Dual element probe type


WorkMode

symbol,

for

normal/

through

coating

(or

EchoToEchoMode)
Alarm indicator. In alarm state, the color changes and the mark is
filled and flashing. In non-alarm state, it is hollow. On its right, H is for
over high limit alarm, and L is for over low limit alarm.
Battery capacity indicator.

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Chapter 2 System Operation


2.1 Power Supply
The power of this system can be supplied by either the battery (DC-A004) or the power adapter
(CD-92A):
a Battery
Operation:
Install the battery according to 4.4.1 Battery Installation and Disassembly.
b Adapter
Operation:
1 Insert the adapter AC power in plug in the AC socket (AC 100V~240V).
2 Insert the adapter DC power out plug in DC Power In Socket (DC-12V) at the bottom of
the system.

2.2 Power on
Operation:
Press Power Key

to turn on the system, and the power indicator on the panel will turn

green. The system screen will display SIUI logo and the model. After initialization, it will go to
standard operation screen.
Note 1: The system power-up parameter settings are the same as those before the system
is powered off last time in normal state.
Note 2: If the system cannot be powered on, please refer to Appendix A Common Failures
and Troubleshooting.

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2.3 Power Off


Operation:
Press and hold Power Key

for about two seconds, and the power-off screen will be

displayed and the system will be turned off.


Note: If the system cannot be powered off, please refer to Appendix A Common Failures and
Troubleshooting.

2.4 Operation Interface Selection


Press

on the keypad to switch between the standard and simple menu interface.

2.5 Main Menu Selection


Provided that no submenu is selected (i.e. the submenu is highlighted in white), press

or

to switch selecting the 7 main menus.

2.6 Submenu Selection


If not specified, the submenu shall be selected as below:
Operation in standard interface:
Press the direction key

or

highlighted in white. Press

to select the submenu. And the selected submenu is

to enter the selected submenu, and the submenu is highlighted in

red. Then press the direction key

or

to adjust the submenu.

Operation in simple interface:


Press
or

to enter the submenu, and the selected submenu is highlighted in red. Then press
to change the menu value. Press

or

to select other submenu. Press

exit the submenu.

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2.7 Turning Page


1 Main menu turning page: Press

or

, when the main menu reaches the last menu of

the current page, it will jump to the first menu of the main menu page automatically.
2 Submenu turning page: Press

or

, when the submenu reaches the last menu of

the current page, it will jump to the first menu of the submenu page automatically.

2.8 Submenu Adjustment


If not specified, the submenu value or item shall be adjusted by following the steps below.
Operation:
1 Select the submenu to be adjusted. Please refer to 2.6 Submenu Selection.
2 Use the direction key

or

to increase/decrease submenu value or toggle among items.

Note 1: When adjusting submenu value, hold on the adjust key may speed up the value
increase/decrease.
Note 2: For submenu with status switch operation, a symbol is indicated on the right of the
submenu. Switch between the states by repeatedly pressing the

key.

2.9 Shortcut Operation


1 User-defined key F1 and F2
Press the keypad

or

key to enable or disable the preset functions, and change the

F1 and F2 preset functions in the main menu setup.


2 In the simple operation interface, before entering the submenu, the direction key has the
shortcut operation function, and the user may follow the on-screen prompt to operate. After
pressing

to enter the submenu, the direction key returns to its original submenu select or

value adjust function.

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2.10
a)

Calibration Function

Standard Calibration

When WorkMode is Normal, go to the CAL main menu, select 1 Point or 2Points in CalOption.
I. 1 Point is for zero calibration only, generally a test block with known acoustic velocity and
thickness is used for calibration. Steps are as follows:
1

Set the thickness of Ref1.

Place the probe on the test block with the corresponding thickness.

Ensure that the coupling between the probe and the test block is good, adjust the gain,
range and gate A, and bring gate A to record the first echo of Ref1.

Go to CAL sub-menu, press

to run calibration.

If the calibration is finished successfully, a prompt message will be displayed in the


information prompt area.

II. 2Points is for zero and velocity calibration. Usually two test blocks with known but different
thickness are used for calibration. Steps are as follows:
1

Set the thickness of Ref1 and Ref2.

Place the probe on the test block with the thickness of Ref1.

Ensure that the coupling between the probe and the test block is good, adjust the gain,
range and gate A, and bring gate A to record the first echo of Ref1.

Go to CAL sub-menu, press

to confirm the measured value of Ref1.

Place the probe on the test block with the thickness of Ref2.

Ensure that the coupling between the probe and the test block is good, adjust the gain,
range and gate A, and bring gate A to record the first echo of Ref2.

Go to CAL sub-menu, press

to confirm the measured value of Ref2 and run

calibration.
8

If the calibration is finished successfully, a prompt message will be displayed in the


information prompt area.

b)

Fast Zero Calibration

When WorkMode is Normal, press

to enter the simple operation interface. Here are the


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zero calibration steps:
1)

Adjust the waveform and the gate, and bring gate A to record the first echo of the test
block on the system.

2)

Press

to run zero calibration.

Note 1: Calibration can only be performed when WorkMode is Normal. When performing
the above calibration, use AutoSearch for quick adjustment, if necessary turn off AutoSearch for
manual precise adjustment.
Note 2: Quick zero calibration should be performed on the test block on the system.
When calibration is finished, you may begin to measure. See Chapter 3 for General thickness
measurement workflow.

2.11

AutoSearch and FloatingGain Functions

2.11.1 AutoSearch
When using dual-element probe , with this function quick waveform search and adjustment can
be carried out subject to waveform signals received. The AutoSearch function provides a shortcut
for quick system adjustment and then performs measurement based on the waveform signals of
the measured thickness. Such function includes: adjusting DisplayDelay, Range, Gain and gate
measurement. However, AutoSearch cannot replace manual adjustment completely, which is also
subject to probe selection, as well as material, thickness and surface status of work piece. If
AutoSearch function can not achieve proper capture for measurement, please turn off the
AutoSearch function, but adjust manually for measurement.
Operation:
When using dual-element probe, turn on the AutoSearch function in the MEAS main menu, or
press

(provided

is defined as AutoSearch) to activate the function.

When WorkMode is Normal, through search by the software, bring gate A to record the first echo,
and increase autogain of the first peak of the echo to 80%.
When WorkMode is Thru-Coating, through search by the software, bring gate A to record the
first echo, and increase the autogain of the max. Echo peak to 80%, and gate B will auto record
the second echo.

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Note:
1.

When using single-element probe, AutoSearch function in Normal and Through-Coating


work modes can only have gain automatic adjustment within gate A.

2.

When EchoToEchoMode is selected, the AutoSearch function is disabled. The gain


automatic adjustment can only work by FloatingGain function.

3.

The AutoSearch function is default to auto search continuously after bootup. It can be
set to auto search once, that is to run auto search once only upon each bootup. Select
AutoSearch from the main menu MEAS, press the shift button
between Continue and One. Press

2.11. 2

or

and toggle

to switch between start or stop.

FloatingGain

When FloatingGain is on, gate A or gate B can perform FloatingGain function (only for ThruCoating mode and EchoToEchoMode). When WorkMode is Normal, the system will
automatically bring the first wave peak amplitude within gate A to 80% height. When
WorkMode is Thru-Coating mode or EchoToEchoMode, the system will automatically bring
the highest wave peak amplitude within selected gate to 80% height.
This function can not be activated with AutoSearch function at the same time.
Note: When AutoSearch or FloatingGain is on, the maximum value of self-adjusting gain
is

limited by the MaxSearchGain. By adjusting this set value, users can define the

maximum value of self-adjusting gain. If this value is set too high, it may search the
clutter signal. If this value is set too low, it may not search the desired signal. Specific
settings need to be adjusted based on factors such as probe and workpiece.

2.12

WorkMode

There are three work modes for selection: Normal, Thru-Coating and EchoToEchoMode.
a)

When WorkMode is Normal, the measurement reading is the measurement value


between the display zero and the zero-crossing before the first peak higher than
GAThresh (the position is auto tracked by the small upside down triangular symbol). See
Fig. a below.

b)

When WorkMode is Thru-Coating, the measurement reading is the measurement value


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between the zero-crossing before the highest peak higher than GAThresh (the position
is auto tracked by the small upside down triangular symbol) and the zero-crossing
before the highest peak higher than GBThresh. See Fig. b as below.
c)

When WorkMode is EchoToEchoMode, the measurement reading is the measurement


value between the zero-crossing before the highest peak higher than GAThresh (the
position is auto tracked by the small upside down triangular symbol) and the zerocrossing before the highest peak higher than GBThresh. See Fig. c as below.
In EchoToEchoMode, gate A is the triggered gate. Adjust gate A to hitch the first bottom
wave (It is neccessary to make sure that the measuring position within the gate is the
correct highest wave peak position of the first bottom beam. It can be judged by
adjusting gate start, gate width and the small upside down triangular symbol.) The
system will automatically move the GBStart in proportion to make gate B cover the
second bottom wave based on the highest peak position within gate A. The difference
between highest peak within gate B and gate A is the thickness of Echo to Echo (It is
necessary to make sure that the measuring position within the gate B is the correct
highest wave peak position of the second bottom beam. It can be judged by adjusting
GBWidth and the small upside down triangular symbol. ).
EchoToEchoMode is suitable for quick measurement of different thickness by B1-B2.
When it is necessary to arbitrarily adjust two gate positions to have manual
measurement, please use Thru-Coating mode to adjust the start and width of both gates
and measure required Bm-Bn (e.g. B2-B3, or B3-B4) value.

When WorkMode is Normal


zero-crossing
before peak
peak of measurement point

(a)

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When WorkMode is Thru-Coating
Peak symbol of
thickness measurement
end under coating

Zero-crossing before
peak of measurement

Peak symbol of
thickness measurement
start under coating

Zero-crossing before peak


of measurement end

(b)
When WorkMode is EchoToEchoMode
Zero-crossing
before
peak
of
beam measurement

Peak symbol of
beam measurement point
of the second wave

Zero-crossing before
peak
of
beam
measurement point of
the second wave

Peak symbol of
beam measurement point
of the first wave

(C)

Note:
1.

Adjust the measured waveform amplitude or gate based on the measurement


requirements above, and enable the signal at the measured position higher than gate
thresh, so as to ensure correct measurement. In case AutoSearch or FloatingGain
function does not work, disable auto functions and adjust manually.

2.

When Rectify is set at RF, the default GAThresh is minus, i.e. measuring the negative
signal of waveform (below the baseline).The measurement value is corresponding to the
first peak of negative signal higher than GAThresh. The zero-crossing before the peak is
stable, which is good for stable display of measurement value. When GAThresh is set as
positive, i.e. measuring the positive signal of waveform (above the baseline), the
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measurement value is corresponding to the first peak of positive signal higher than
GAThresh. The zero-crossing before the peak, influenced by baseline noise, is bad in
stability, which is not good for stable display of measurement value.
3.

Rectify is recommended to be set as RF (at the same time, set GAThresh as minus) or
Negative, so as to get the most stable measurement value display.

2.13

Velocity Measurement

Use this function to measure velocity of workpiece, provided that the thickness of the workpiece is
known.
Operation:
1

Go to Meas main menu.

Set up THKValueRef.

Turn on the submenu MeasVEL.

Place the probe on the test block with thickness corresponding to THKValueRef.
Ensure that the coupling is good and the gate has recorded the echo.

2.14

The data displayed in the measurement display area is the velocity value.

PARAM Storage

PARAM storage includes saving all menu setup, waveforms and measurement values. Up to 100
parameter sets can be saved. This function is also for saving user-defined probe parameter
setting or special testing status. The parameter sets are only saved in main unit and the current or
all parameter sets can be transferred to SD card in the microSD card holder.
In FileName submenu, the file name can be inputted from the virtual keyboard. The created file
name will be corresponded with StoreNum. Only FileNum with created FileName can be stored.

2.14.1

Save

Select StoreNum, and select the store set number without the sign
StoreNum with

means the set number has been saved with data.


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Go to FileName, press

, ,

selected character. Press


3

Press

to select characters and press

to confirm the

to delete and backspace one character.

to confirm the inputted FileName. Press

to cancel the input and exit

the FileName input screen.


4

Enable Save function.

If the save operation is finished, the information prompt area will prompt Completed.

2.14.2

Recall

Select the StoreNum with a

Enable Recall function, and recall all the menu setup and waveforms, and the system

is frozen. Unfreeze to quit recall.

2.14.3

Delete

Select the StoreNum with a

Turn on Delete. The file of the selected StoreNum is deleted, and the

mark

disappears.

2.15 DATA Storage


DATA Storage includes saving all menu setup, waveforms and measurement values. The
difference from PARAM (parameter sets) is the storage structure, and the storage content is
saved in files. In each file, the user may save the data with certain common features, and each
data set has its multiple data format.

Data sets can be saved in main unit or SD card. Before

storage, please confirm the storage location (Local/SDCard) .


In FileName submenu, the file name can be inputted from the virtual keyboard. The created file
name will be corresponded with StoreNum. Only FileNum with created FileName can be stored.

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2.15.1

Save

To save to system disk.


1

Go to FileName. Press

to confirm it. Press

to delete and backspace one character.

Press

or

to select the character, and then press

to confirm the inputted file name. Press

to cancel the inputted and

exit the FileName input screen.


3

Go to FileFormat, and select 1D,2D or 3D.

Select Line, Column or Point with

mark. While

mark means that data has

been saved at this location, and no additional storage is allowed. The actual storage
capability for Line, Column or Point is related with the rest storage capability.
5

Turn on Save. If the save operation is finished, the information prompt area will prompt
Completed.

Note 1: If the file name for the file number already exists, changing the file name is
equivalent to file rename, with the file content remains unchanged.
Note 2: Up to 8 characters only (including spaces) can be inputted as the file name. If the file
name is longer than 8 characters, the last character will be replaced with a new character.
Note 3: If the file is already saved with data, it is not allowed to change the file format.
Note 4: Only Line can be selected for 1D format; Line and Column can be selected for 2D
format; Line, Column or Point can be selected for 3D format. The options not selectable are
displayed with *.
Note 5: The actual file number that can be created is related with the rest storage capability.

2.15.2

1)

Recall

Select FileNum.

2) Select Line, Column or Point with

mark.

3) Enable Recall function, and recall all the menu setup and waveforms corresponding with
the measured location, and the system is frozen. Unfreeze and the system will refresh

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the setup with the recalled menu setup as the current system setup.

2.15.3

a)

Delete

Delete Current File Storage Location Data


1) Select FileNum.
2) Select the data location with a

3) Turn on Delete. The location content of the selected FileNum is deleted, and the
mark disappears.
b)

Delete Current File All Storage Location Data


1) Select FileNum.
2) Turn on DeleteFile, and all storage location data for the current file will be deleted.

c)

Delete All File Alll Storage Location Data


1) Select FileNum.
2) Select DeleteAllFiles, and all storage location data for all files t will be deleted.

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Chapter 3 Application of Thickness Measurement


3.1 General Work Flow

Fig. 3-1

General Work Flow

The general work flow of thickness measurement on the system is as shown in Fig. 3-1 in
Normal mode.
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3.2

Application Keynote of Thickness Measurement

For most materials, such as carbon steel, etc., the general workflow above is practical and
effective. On how to use the system, operation of calibration and auto search function in particular,
please see Chapter 2 System Operation.
When testing a thickness close to the critical measurement range, the auto-search function
sometimes needs manual adjustment and decision by the operator, so as to ensure accurate
measurement. While for coarse-grained, high-attenuation material (such as ductile iron), special
composite material and multi-layer material, please adjust manually for measurement. It would be
important that the operator has certain ultrasound theory and testing knowledge.

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Chapter 4 Peripheral Devices, Ports and Accessories


4.1

Probe Socket

The probe sockets of the system are compatible to LEMO00 standard connectors. When testing
with the system, use the cable configured with the system or a cable of the same type to connect
to a proper probe.
For testing with one single-element probe, either probe socket (in internal parallel connection) can
be used. While for testing with a dual (TR) probe, connect one end to the transmitting socket T
and the other end to the receiving socket R.

4.2

MiniUSB Port

4.2.1 Connect to a PC
Operation:
1 With the system turned on, connect one end of the communication cable to the miniUSB port
of the system, and the other end to the USB port of a power-up PC.
2 Upon successful connection, the PC software gives a prompt message.

4.2.2 Disconnect from a PC


Remove the USB cable from the miniUSB port of the system directly.

4.3

MicroSD Card Holder

4.3.1 Insert microSD card


Insert the microSD card in the correction direction to the microSD card holder on the system,
push it in till a sound is heard when it reaches the fixing device in the card holder. Restart the
system, and the microSD card will get ready. Now the user may perform data storage or software

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update.

4.3.2 Remove microSD card


Turn off the system, push the microSD card into the system, release it only when a sound is
heard from the fixing device in the card holder. Now the microSD card comes out, and you may
remove it.

4.4

Battery

4.4.1 Battery Installation and Removal


Follow the below operation procedure to install the battery (DC-A004):
1 Align the positioning device at the bottom of the battery to the bottom of the system.
2 Insert the battery, push the battery in place, and press the battery against the back of the
system. Fix the battery fixing clip.
Follow the operation procedure to remove the battery:
1 Press the battery fixing clip downward and pull it away from the system back, so as to detach
the battery from the fixing clip of the system.
2 Take out the battery upwards.

4.4.2 Charging the Battery


Operation:
1 Insert the adapter (CD-92A) power plug into the AC socket (AC 100V~240V).
2 Insert the DC Out plug of the adapter in the main unit power in socket. If the battery is
installed in the main unit, the power/ charging indicator at the bottom of the main unit keypad
will be on (in red) for recharge.
3 When the power/ charging indicator turns green, it means the recharge is finished. Usually it
takes 6 hours for one full recharge (with the battery in the system).
4 Disconnect the power adapter from AC power supply and the main unit.
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1 The system supports recharge while it is in operation. However, it is not recommended to
keeyp on such operating state frequently. Because when the battery is fully discharged and
starts recharge, the load on the power adapter is big and the heat is obvious, and the
recharge while in operation will keep the main unit at a nearly full load state, which is not
good for its operating life.
2 When the battery is recharged while in operation, the power/ charging indicator at the bottom
of the system keypad will be always on (in green).
3 When the battery is charging, if the power adapter indicator flashes between red and green
briefly, it is normal.

4.4.3 Using the Battery


The battery capacity indicator is shown on the top right of symbol information area. More
occupied boxes mean higher power capacity.

When the battery box indicator is blank and has a

red frame, it means that the battery power is running out, and you should recharge or replace the
battery in time. A new DC-A004 battery, if fully charged, may work continuously over 6 hours.
Note: When the battery power is very low, to avoid battery over-discharge, the system will be
turned off automatically.

4.4.4 Battery Maintenance


The capacity and the service life of the rechargeable battery depend on whether the battery is
used properly. Please recharge the battery (DC-A004) through the system main unit with the
configured power adapter (CD-92A). On how to recharge the battery, please refer to 4.4.2
Charging the Battery.
In the following cases, the battery shall be charged:
1 Before using the battery for the first time;
2 If the battery is stored for or over 3 months;
3 After frequent discharge.

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4.4.5 Airlift Requirements for battery


a)

For air transporting the system, the battery should be put in the system and placed in the
unchecked baggage. For shipping, insulating terminals of the battery and placing the
battery inside the system. (although switch of the system prevents unintentional activation );

b)

For air transporting the battery, be sure to insulate terminals of the battery (such as placing
single battery in a separate plastic bag or protective case to prevent short circuit) and put
battery in the unchecked baggage.

Note: Battery matching this system has passed the test required in the section 38.3 of
Part III of UN Manual of Tests and Criteria. If you have any questions, please
contact local aviation authorities for further guidance.

4.4.6 Cautions on using the battery:


1) When the system is being operated with an adapter or the battery is being recharged,
please connect with stable and reliable mains power supply (AC 100V~240V,
50Hz~60Hz);
2) The system battery can only be recharged with the adapter in the method specified.
3) Please recharge the system battery in a cool and ventilated room, otherwise, the battery
charging effect might be affected.
4) When the system is not in use for a long time, the battery should be recharged and
discharged at least once every three months.
5) During storage or transportation, the battery shall be stored with half capacity, i.e. its
voltage shall be 7.2V~7.7V, so as to avoid any gas generated or gas inflation.
6) When system battery comes to the end of its service life, in order to avoid environmental
pollution, do not discard, break or crush the battery at will. Please dispose it properly
according to applicable laws and regulations or national standards.
7) It is prohibited to throw the battery into fire, so as to avoid explosion or producing toxic
chemicals.
8) Do not charge the battery near fire source or in extremely hot environment.
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9) It is prohibited to make electric conductor contact battery pole plate, so as to avoid short
circuit.
10) Keep the battery from moisture and never throw it into water.
11) Do not store the battery in the temperature higher than 60 or lower than -20;
12) Do not use the battery if it is in peculiar smelling, heats, distortion, changed color or any
other abnormity.

4.5

Power Adapter

The system configured power adapter (CD-92A) may serve for power supply of system operation,
or charging the battery through the system.

Cautions on using the adapter:


1) Do not use the adapter on a plug-loosen socket.
2) Do remember that the total load of the adapter plugged into the socket shall not exceed
its rated load.

4.6

Fast Charger CD-B010 (Option)

When the battery DC-A004 is removed from the main unit, you may charge the battery outside of
the system with the fast charger CD-B010. A complete recharge takes about 3 hours.
Operation:
1

Insert the power plug of the adapter CD-92A to the AC outlet (AC 100V ~ 240V).

Insert the DC power out plug of the adapter to the power in socket (DC 12V) of the fast
charger CD-B010. Then insert the charge output plug of CD-B010 to the charge input
socket of the battery. Now the charger power / charge indicator is red, which means
charging.

When the CD-B010 charger power / charge indicator turns green, it means charging is
finished. A full charge usually takes about 3 hours.

When charging is finished, disconnect the power adapter from the AC power and the
charger. Unplug the CD-B010 charge output plug connected to the battery DC-A004.

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Note:
1. If the configured car charging cable is in use, that is one end of the cable is connected to
the car power supply (DC 12V) socket, and the other end to the power in socket (DC 12V) of
the fast charger CD-B010, such connection is an alternative to the adapter CD-92A. You may
charge the DC-A004 battery on the car.
2. In the charging process, you may feel the obvious heat from the housing of the charger,
which is normal. When charging the battery, please keep the CD-B010 charger in a wellventilated place, away from flammable and explosive materials.

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Chapter 5 Training, System Maintenance and Service


5.1

Training

To ensure a safe and proper operation, the operator shall receive appropriate training on
ultrasound testing, and read this operation instruction before operating this system. The lack of
relevant knowledge on ultrasound testing may lead to unpredictable wrong testing results.
Therefore, to acquire information on ultrasonic testing training and qualification, please contact
relevant NDT societies, organizations or SIUI.

5.2

System Maintenance

Please use the factory configured accessories and options, such as the probe cable and the
communication cable. Incompatible cables may result in system internal circuit failure or external
connector damage. DO NOT drop any liquid into the system.
The system housing, glass panel and other parts can be cleaned with a piece of cloth soaked
with a little water or neutral household cleanser.
Note: DO NOT use any solvent to clean the system. The plastic parts may be damaged or
become fragile if being cleaned with solvent.

5.3

Service

The system adopts the latest technologies and is made of high quality components. The process
inspection, the in-process testing and the quality management system are all certified by
ISO9001, ensuring that the system performance is optimized.
SIUI provide 2 years warranty for the system main unit. In case any failure is found in the system,
please shut off the system and take out the battery. Contact SIUI service department whenever it
is necessary to repair or recalibrate the system. The warranty does not cover any unauthorized
repair or disassembly.

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Under the following situations, the safe operation of the system is not ensured:
1 The system is obviously damaged (with abnormal display or internal sound).
2 The system is stored in adverse environment for a long time (e.g. abnormal temperature or
high humidity, or erosive condition).
3 Severe fall-down or pressure during transportation.
Note: Before transportation, the system shall be packed to meet the requirements of
shockproof, waterproof and humidity-proof, in order to avoid system damage due to
rain, snow, mechanical collision or strong shock.

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Appendix A
A.1
a

Common Failures and Troubleshooting

The system cannot power on


If the power supply is from the battery:
1

Try to replace the battery with full capacity if the capacity is low.

Change the power supply to the adapter.

If the power supply is from the adapter:


1

Check if the system is connected to the adapter plug, or if the plug comes loose.

Check if the adapter indicator indicates the adapter works properly.

If the battery is not used on the system, try to use the system with a fully
charged battery.

If the failure still exists after trying the solutions above, please contact the distributor or
SIUI.

A.2

The system cannot power off

Long press the power key

for 3 seconds to force the system shutdown.

If force shutdown fails, unplug the adapter or remove the battery to cut off power
supply. Reboot the system to see whether it is in normal operation. If not, try to contact
the distributor or SIUI for repair as soon as possible.

A.3

Cannot charge

Check if the plug connection of the adapter is good or not.

Check if the indicator of the power adapter indicates normal operation.

A.4
a

No Echo
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element probe, or the vice versa.
b

Check if the probe cable is in bad contact. Try to replace another probe cable.

Check if the configurations such as gain, range, delay and zero are correct.

Set the system at Default, connect a standard configured probe, and start the
AutoSearch function. Couple the probe on the test block of the system. If echoes are
displayed, the failure is due to improper setting.

If the failure still exists after trying the solutions above, please contact the distributor or
SIUI.

A.5

Abnormal error of thickness measurement reading

Check if ProbeType and WorkMode are set up properly.

Check if velocity or zero is calibrated.

Check if gain and gate are set up properly, such as the gate does not record the echo
to be measured, or the measurement point is not found properly due to AutoSearch
function, which can be corrected with manual adjustment.

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Appendix B

Specifications
Table B-1 Specifications

No.
1

Item

Specifications and Configuration

Display

800480 pixels, 5 high-resolution color TFT-LCD monitor, with

Screen

high-brightness LED backlight (visible under sunlight)

Standard (R-B1, transmit pulse to the first echo);


Measurement

Thru-coating measurement or EchoToEchoMode measurement

Mode

(B1-B2, or Bm-Bn);
All measurements using Zero Crossing.

3
4

Measurement

0.5600mm (subject to probe, material, temperature and selected

Range

configuration)

Display
Resolution

Compatible
Probes

0.01mm / 0.1mm (0.001in / 0.01in)


Dual-element delay type(with probe cable):
TG5-10L (standard configuration)
TG7.5-6L
TG5-10HL
TG2-12L
TG5-6L
TG5-8L
Single-element delay type :
TG5-6DL
TG7.5-6DL
TG10-6DL
TG7.5-3DMD
TG10-3DMD
TG15-3DMD
Single-element contact type:
TG0.5-25NL
TG0.5-30NL
TG1-20NL
TG2.5-20NL

Velocity Range

40015000 m/s

Gain

0-110dB manually adjustable/auto (for auto-search or floating gain)

Off/On: With this function activated, proper display range and gain
Auto Search

can be adjusted automatically based on the measured waveform


echo, which improves measurement efficiency.
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No.
9
10

11

Item

Specifications and Configuration

A -scan Rectify

RF /Full/Positive/Negative
Negative square wave transmission, with pulse-width and voltage

Pulser

auto matching the probe

Measurement

4/8/16/32

times

When using the standard configured probe (TG5-10L) :


0.80mm 9.99mm
0.05mm
10.00mm 99.99mm
(1H + 0.04)mm
100.0mm 400.0mm
3H mm

12
Display Error

Note: H is thickness of the detected material.


13

Tube

Wall

Thickness

not less than 20mm and wall thickness not less than 2.0mm

Measurement
14
15

With a configured probe, it can measure steel tube with diameter

a.Fast zero point calibration with the built-in test block.


b.User-defined calibration (1 point/ 2 points calibration)

Calibration
Measurement

STD/MAX/MIN/DIFF/AVG

Function
16

Interface Mode

Standard /Simple menu measurement interface

17

Other

Velocity dynamic measurement, measurement value over-limit

Functions

symbol, sound alarm and freeze function.

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Portrait
Landscape
Screen

Portrait /Landscape screen/ auto (gravity-sensing auto switch),


suitable for left/ right handed operation
Main Unit Storage:
Max. 10,000 sets of measurement data (including measurement
value, parameter setup and waveform data. Three file formats

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Storage

available for different applications);

Function

Up to 100 sets of parameter file data (such as measurement value ,


parameter setup and waveform data)
MicroSD card:
Max. 40,000 sets of measurement data.

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21

Data
Transmission
Measure Unit

The data can be stored to a micro SD card and transferred to a PC


via a card reader;
It can also be transferred to a PC via the miniUSB port.
inch/mm

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No.

Item

22

Language

23

Auto Shutoff

24
25

26

27
28

Specifications and Configuration


English/ French/ Spanish/ Portuguese/Polish/German/Chinese/
Russian
Off/2/5/10/20/30 minutes for selection

Operation

-10~45

Temperature
Power Supply

b. 6hours operation with 7.4V rechargeable lithium battery set


a. With battery in the system: approx. 6 hours

Battery
Charge Time
Dimension

a. DC 12V power adapter

&

Weight
Main Unit Port

b. With external fast charger (CD-B010 charger, option): approx. 3


hours
105 mm 180 mm 42 mm (WHD)
Approx. 600g (including battery)
MiniUSB, micro SD card holder, DC-IN (DC12V input)
LEMO 00 compliant (T/R)

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Appendix C

Submenu Default Value and Range or Option


Table C-1 Submenu Default Value and Range or Option

Main
Menu

Adjustable range
Submenu

Unit

Default

Remark
or option

Dual-element delay
type(with probe
cable):
TG5-10L (standard
configuration)
TG7.5-6L
TG5-10HL
TG2-12L
TG5-6L
TG5-8L

CAL

ProbeType

Single-element
delay type :
TG5-6DL
TG7.5-6DL
TG10-6DL
TG7.5-3DMD
TG10-3DMD
TG15-3DMD

TG5-10L

Single-element
contact type:
TG0.5-25NL
TG0.5-30NL
TG1-20NL
TG2.5-20NL

To select probe type,


and the probe setup will
be the last probe setup.
Select Default will
restore probein
addition to
custom1~custom10
setup for all the probes
to their factory setting.
The last 10 items in the
probe type list are userdefined probes (default
names:
custom1~custom10).
Based on the selection
of factory built-in probe
parameters (i.e. for the
current selected probe),
the probe parameters
can be adjusted
according to the user
probe actual state (e.g.
probe delay, test state,
dual probe V-path
correction) and saved.
The user-defined probe
names can be revised.
Operate by following
the screen prompt.

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Main
Menu

Adjustable range
Submenu

Unit

Remark
or option

WorkMode

Normal

Normal/
Thru-Coating/
EchoToEcho

ProbeZero^

us

7.930

0~200

Vel^

m/s

5920

400~15000

1 Point

1 Point /2Points

CalOption

MEAS

Default

Normal is to use single


gate measurement, and
the measurement
reading is the
measurement value
between the display
zero and the first peak
higher than GAThresh;
Thru-Coating and
EchoToEchoMode are
to use dual gate
measurement, and the
measurement reading
is the measurement
value between the
highest peak higher
than GAThresh and the
highest peak higher
than GBThresh. See
section 2.12 WorkMode
for details.

select 1 Point or
2Points

Ref1

mm

0.1~1000.

Set the thickness of


Ref1

Ref2

mm

0.1~1000

Set the thickness of


Ref2

CAL

0/1/2

GAStart

5%

0%~120%

dB

db

45

0~110

Range^

mm

25

10~1000

DisplayDelay^

mm

0~500

40

To run calibration, and


the number means
operation steps
Gain adjustment, and
the step value can be
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Main
Menu

Adjustable range
Submenu

Unit

Default

Remark
or option

dB

db

45

0~110

off
(Continue)

AutoSearch

off (Continue)/
on (Continue)/
off (One)/
on (One)

Gain adjustment, and


the step value can be
changed.
The AutoSearch
function is default to
auto search
continuously after
bootup. It can be set to
auto search once, that
is to run auto search
once only upon each
bootup. Select
AutoSearch, press
shift button

and

toggle between
Continue and One.
Press

or

to

switch between start or


stop.
In EchoToEchoMode,
the AutoSearch function
is restricted. It is
recommended to use
FloatingGain.

MaxSearchGain

db

78

0~110

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In AutoSearch or
FloatingGain, the user
can limit the maximum
of the automatic
adjustment gain. If this
value is set too high, it
may search the clutter
signal. If this value is
set too low, it may not
search the desired
signal. Specific settings
need to be adjusted
based on factors such
as probe and
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Main
Menu

Adjustable range
Submenu

Unit

Default

Remark
or option

FloatingGain

off

off/GA/GB

When FloatingGain is
on, the user can
automatically adjust the
gain based on GA or
GB (only in ThruCoating/
EchoToEchoMode). In
Normal mode, the
system automatically
brings the first wave
peak amplitude within
GA to 80% height. If it
is in Thru-Coating and
EchoToEchoMode, the
system will
automatically bring the
highest wave peak
amplitude within
selected gate to 80%
height.
This function can not be
activated with
AutoSearch function at
the same time.
To select measurement
mode of Standard/
Maximum/ Minimum/
Difference/ Average.

MeasMode

STD/MAX/MIN/
DIFF/AVG

STD

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If MAX/MIN is selected,
the interruption of probe
coupling less than 4
seconds is ignored.
Only when the
interruption of probe
coupling is more than 4
seconds, a new scan
will be started to
capture the maximum
/minimum value.

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Main
Menu

Adjustable range
Submenu

Unit

mm

AVGNum

THKValueRef^

MeasVEL

CONF

Remark
or option

DiffRef

GATE

Default

off

mm

0.1~1000

If DIFF is selected, the


measurement is the
actual measurement
minus the difference
reference value.

2~9

If AVG is selected, the


measurement is the
average measurement
of such number.

off/on

To enable MeasVEL,
and the measurement
result is the velocity.

4~500

When measuring
velocity, THKValueRef
needs to be set up
properly.
To set up whether to
maintain
the
last
reading or show blank
in the measurement
display column if no
coupling signal.

LastReading

Blank(---)

Hold/Blank(---)

GAStart

5%

0%~120%

GAWidth

85%

4%~120%

GAThresh

60%/-60
(RF wave)

0~90%/-10%~90%
(RF wave)

GBStart

30%

0%~120%

GBWidth

85%

4%~120%

GBThresh

65%/-65
(RF wave)

0~90%/-10%~90%
(RF wave)

16

4/8/16/32

MeasCount

Hz

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Refresh rate of
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Main
Menu

Adjustable range
Submenu

Unit

Default

Remark
or option

RF

RF/Positive/
Negative/Full

ScreenMode

Portrait

Portrait / Landscape
0/ Landscape
180/Auto

F1-Function

AutoSearch

AutoSearch/
WorkMode

F2-Function

Freeze

Freeze/MeasVEL/
SaveMeasData

Rectify

Brightness

1~10

Color

1~2

Precision

.0mm/.001in

01mm/.001in/
.1mm/.01in

Language ()

EN()

Chinese(CN)/
English(EN)/ French
(FR) /
Spanish(SPA)/
Portuguese(PT)/
Polish(PL)/
German(DEU)/
Russian(RU)
Czechic (CZ)

Unit

mm

mm/inch

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The default is RF. It is


recommended to use
RF (with gate thresh set
at minus) or Negative
for testing, so as to
achieve the most stable
display of measurement
value. See 2.11.

User defined F1
function key

Every time when the


system starts, the
default brightness is 5,
which can be changed
but not saved when
poweroff. If the screen
has been in operation
at the high brightness,
the battery operation
time decreases
accordingly.
To select display
precision.

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Main
Menu

Adjustable range
Submenu

Unit

Default

Remark
or option

Date

Go to the submenu,
and use the direction
key to change the date.

Time

Go to the submenu,
and use the direction
key to change the time.

AutoPowerOff

off/2min/5min/10min
/20min/30min

The poweroff
countdown starts when
no coupling signal and
no button operation is
carried out. When the
countdown reaches half
of the time setting, the
screen brightness
decreases to the
minimum, and the
software will shut off
the system when time
is out.

off/on

To restore the menu to


factory setup, including
all the probe setup. The
operation does not
affect the saved
parameter sets and
data sets.

Default

off

off

Update

off

off/on

DO NOT power down


the system in software
update!

About

off

off/on

System version
information

StoreNum

1~100

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Main
Menu

Adjustable range
Submenu

Unit

Default

Remark
or option

PARAM

DATA

FileName

In FileName submenu,
file name can be input
with the virtual
keyboard. The created
file name will be
corresponded with
StoreNum. Only
FileNum with created
FileName can be
stored.

Save

off/on

To save all the menu


setup and the current
waveform data.
Parameter sets can be
saved and recalled as
user-defined probe
parameter file.

off

Recall

off

off/on

To recall the saved


menu setup and
waveform data

Delete

off

off/on

Delete current
parameter file.

DeleteAll

off

off/on

Delete all parameter


files.

To SDCard

off

Off/on

Save current parameter


file to SD card.

AllToSDCard

off

Off/on

Save all current


parameter files to SD
card.

StoreCapability

off

Off/on

Check current storage


capability.

1~100

Select FileNum, and


the file name will be
renewed. The actual
FileNum value is
related with the rest
storage capability.

FileNum

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Main
Menu

Adjustable range
Submenu

Unit

Default

Remark
or option

FileName

FileFormat

Enter the submenu,


and input the file name
from the virtual
keyboard. The created
file name will be
corresponded with
StoreNum. Only
FileNum with created
FileName can be
stored.

1D/2D/3D

File format of the data


saved

Line

1~200

Column

1~200

Point

1~200

Save

off

off/on

To save valid measure


data to designated
storage location
To recall and display
measure data

Recall
Delete

off

off/on

To delete the current


data

DeleteFile

off

off/on

To delete all data of the


current file

DeleteAllFiles

off

off/on

To delete all data of all


files.

StorageLocation

local

Local/SDCard
Check the current
storage capability

StorageCapability

ALARM

Adjustable range. The


actual storage
capability for Line,
Column or Point is
related with the rest
storage capability.

MaxAlarmSW

off

off/on

MinAlarmSW

off

off/on

MaxAlarm

mm

3~1000

MinAlarm

mm

3~1000

off

off/on

BuzzerSW

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To set up the maximum


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Alarm buzzer switch

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Appendix D

Probe Type

Available Probes Specification

Frequen
cy

Application
Type

Crystal
Diameter

Contact
Diameter

Measurement
Range
(Having
measurement
on 45# steel in
Normal mode
without special
instruction)

Remark

Dual-element delay type


TG5-10L

5MHz

Dual-element
delay type,
standard,
commonly
use

10mm

11.8mm

0.8400mm

TG7.5-6L

7.5MHz

Dual-element
delay type,
standard, thin
plate

6mm

9mm

0.8100mm

TG2-12L

2MHz

Dual-element
delay type,
high
penetration

12mm

16mm

Steel:
3600mm
Nodular cast

With probe
cable

With probe
cable

With probe
cable

Iron:
340mm
TG5-10HL

5MHz

Dual-element
delay type
High
temperature:
200C

10mm

12mm

3300mm

TG5-6L

5MHz

Dual-element
delay type,
standard

6mm

10mm

0.8200mm

TG5-8L

5MHz

Dual-element
delay type,
standard

8mm

10mm

0.8300mm

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cable

With probe
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Single-element delay type


TG5-6DL

TG7.5-6DL

TG10-6DL

TG7.5-3DMD

TG10-3DMD

5MHz

7.5MHz

10MHz

7.5MHz

10MHz

Singleelement
delay type,
thin plate

6mm

Singleelement
delay type,
thin plate

6mm

Singleelement
delay type,
thin plate

6mm

Singleelement
delay type,
thin plate

3mm

Singleelement
delay type,
thin plate

3mm

8.2mm

Standard:
120mm
Thru-Coating
(Bm-Bn):
0.510mm

8.2mm

Standard:
115mm
Thru-Coating
(Bm-Bn):
0.58mm

8.2mm

Standard:
0.815mm
Thru-Coating
(Bm-Bn):
0.58mm

4mm

Standard:
110mm
Thru-Coating
(Bm-Bn):
0.55mm

4mm

Standard:
0.810mm
Thru-Coating
(Bm-Bn):
0.55mm

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Delay line
probe
without
probe
cable

Delay line
probe
without
probe
cable

Delay line
probe
without
probe
cable

Delay line
probe
without
probe
cable

Delay line
probe
without
probe
cable

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TG15-3DMD

15MHz

Singleelement
delay type,
thin plate

3mm

Singleelement
contact type,
Low
frequency
application

25mm

Singleelement
contact type,
Low
frequency
application

30mm

Singleelement
contact type,
Low
frequency
application

20mm

Singleelement
contact type,
High
penetration

20mm

4mm

Standard:
0.812mm
Thru-Coating
(Bm-Bn):
0.46mm

Delay line
probe
without
probe
cable

Single-element contact type


TG0.5-25NL

TG0.5-30NL

TG1-20NL

TG2.5-20NL

0.5MHz

0.5MHz

1MHz

2.5MHz

28mm

Steel:
10600mm
Nodular cast
iron:
1050mm

36mm

Steel:
10600mm
Nodular cast
iron:
1080mm

24mm

Steel:
10600mm
Nodular cast
iron:
1080mm

24mm

Steel:
5600mm
Nodular cast
iron:
580mm

Without
probe
cable

Without
probe
cable

Without
probe
cable

Without
probe
cable

Note:
a. If low frequency (less than 2.5MHz) or high temperature probe is adopted, it is
recommended to select precision as 0.1mm or 0.01 in.

b. If testing coarse-grain or high attenuation materials, it is recommended to select


precision as 0.1mm or 0.01 in.
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c. If the probe of single-element delay type is used for the first time, or it has not
been used for a long time but before reuse, please remove the delay line of
the probe carefully along the screw thread, add sufficient coupling gel
between the delay line and the crystal, and then assemble the delay line
back to the probe.
d.

Using other probes (including the user-defined probes Custom1-10) except the
thickness probe supported by our company, index like the measurement range and
precision can not be predictable and guaranteed.

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Appendix E
E.1

About CTS-59

Appearance

The appearance, interface and keyboard of the CTS-59 are the same as those of the CTS-49.
Please refer to 1.1 Appearance, Chapter 1.

E.2

Menu Structure
Table E-1 Menu Structure
Main Menu

Submenu
ProbeType
V-PathSelect
WorkMode
ProbeZero^
Vel^
CalOption

CAL

Ref1
Ref2
CAL
GAStart
dB

Table E-2 Menu Structure (Continued)


Main Menu

Submenu
Range^
DisplayDelay^
dB
AutoSearch
MaxSearchGain
FloatingGain
MeasMode

MEAS

DiffRef
AVGNum
MeasVEL
THKValueRef^
LastReading

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Table E-3 Menu Structure (Continued)
Main Menu

Submenu
GAStart
GAWidth
GAThresh

GATE

GBStart
GBWidth
GBThresh

Table E-4 Menu Structure (Continued)


Main Menu

Submenu
MeasCount
Rectify
ScreenMode
F1-Function
F2-Function
Brightness
Color

CONF

Precision
Language ()
Unit
Date
Time
AutoPowerOff
Default
Update
About

Table E-5 Menu Structure (Continued)


Main Menu

Submenu
StoreNum
FileName
Save
Recall

PARAM

Delete
DeleteAll
ToSDCard
AllToSDCard
StoreCapability

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Table E-6 Menu Structure (Continued)
Main Menu

Submenu
FileNum
FileName
FileFormat
Line
Column
Point

DATA

Save
Recall
Delete
DeleteFile
DeleteAllFiles
StoreLocation
StoreCapability

Table E-7 Menu Structure (Continued)


Main Menu

Submenu
MaxAlarmSW
MinAlarmSW

ALARM

MaxAlarm
MinAlarm
BuzzerSW

Table E-8 Menu Structure (Continued)


Main Menu

Submenu
ProbeType
ProbeCode

PROBE

V-PathSelect
ProbeZero^
dB

Table E-9 Menu Structure (Continued)


Main Menu
V-PATH

Submenu
V-PATH Enable
TestBlockPointVal
TestBlockPoint
Calibrate
DeletePoint
VEL
ProbeZero^
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dB
ApplyToCustom
FileNum
FileName
Save
Recall
Delete
DeleteAll
StoreCapability
Table E-10 Menu Structure (Continued)
Main Menu

Submenu
TDGEnable
InitGain

TDG

TDGSlope
StartBlank
MaxGain

Table E-11 Menu Structure (Continued)


Main Menu

Submenu
TempCompEnable
DegreeUnits

TEMP

CalibrationTemp
TempCoefficient
CurrentTemp

Table E-12 Menu Structure (Continued)


Main Menu

Submenu
CoatTHK
CoatVEL^
GAStart
GAWidth

COAT

GAThresh
GBStart
GBWidth
GBThresh

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Table E-13 Menu Structure (Continued)
Main Menu

Submenu
B-ScanEnable
FileNum
FileName
FileFormat
Save

B-SCAN

Recall
Delete
DeleteAll
ToSDCard
AllToSDCard
StoreCapability

B-SCAN
(menu in the
measurement
setup
subpage)

B-ScanGridSize
B-ScanDirection
B-ScanLOSMode
B-ScanFreezeMode
B-ScanMaxTHK

Table E-14 Menu Structure (Continued)


Main Menu

Submenu

MULTI

MultiMeasEnable
Meas1
Meas2
Meas3
Meas4
Sum
LayerVel1^
LayerVel2^
LayerVel3^
LayerVel4^
GAStart
GAWidth
GAThresh
dB
Range^
FileNum
FileName
Save
Recall
Delete
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DeleteAll
ToSDCard
AllToSDCard
StoreCapability
Note 1: The submenu marked with ^ has coarse adjustment/fine adjustment. The submenu
marked with ^ on the right indicates it is in fine adjustment, while the submenu with mark in
coarse adjustment.
Note 2: The submenu marked with has adjustable steps. and the number on the right of
the submenu with means the step value.

E.3

CTS-59 Symbol and Information Prompt Area

See the figure below for the view of symbol and information prompt area. Whenever a message
shows, the prompt will overlay the symbol, or the symbol will always display if no prompt
message.

Table E-15 Description of Parameters and Symbols


Parameter & Symbol

Description
Start AutoSearch and FloatingGain functions.
A: start AutoSearch function.

FA: start FloatingGain function of gate A.


FB: start FloatingGain function of gate B.
E: start EchoToEchoMode.
If no, the display is blank.

*
STD/MAX/MIN/DIFF/AVG
2011-10-01 00:59

Start Freeze function. If no, the display is blank.


Measurement mode, symbols for Standard/ Maximum/
Minimum/ Difference/ Average
Date and time

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5920m/s

Current velocity

7.921us

Current probe delay

Single/ Dual element probe type


WorkMode

symbol,

for

standard/

thru-coating

(or

EchoToEcho)
Alarm indicator. In alarm state, the color changes and the
mark is solid and flashing. In non-alarm state, it is hollow. On
its right, H is for over high limit alarm, and L is for over low
limit alarm.
Battery capacity indicator.
Start dedicated function symbol:
V: Start V-PATH function
G: Start TDG function

V
T: Start TEMP function
B: Start B-SCAN function
M: Start MULTI measurement function

E.4

Functional Operation of Additional Main Menu

E.4.1 PROBE
The main menu PROBE shall be used with the menu V-PATH.
In ProbeType, see the probe models available in Appendix C or Appendix D.
The dual (TR) probes above have corresponding dialog dual probe models for option. Dialog dual
probes enable auto probe identification, optimize the configuration between the main unit and the
probe, and reduce measurement error.
The dialog dual probe has an identification signal pin. When connecting a dialog probe, please
connect the pin and the T/R plug right into the probe socket on the system carefully. When
starting up the system, it can identify the probe type automatically, and use the built-in
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parameters of the probe to set up. If probe connected, a

mark will be shown after the

probe type item. If disconnected, the mark will disappear. When a dialog probe is connected,
ProbeType in the main menu Probe will include the optional probe model automatically (with the
mark shown after the probe model) for selection.
Note:
ProbeCode: unique identification of probe type, cannot be changed by the users.
V-PathSelect: Select the V-PATH curve for the current dual probe. Four options for selection: off,
Instrument, Probe and Custom.
When using dual-element probe, the default setting is Instrument, which means adopting build-in
V-path correction curve. When using dialog probe, the system automatically select Probe. For
wear probes or probes from other manufactures, select Custom to use user-defined V-PATH
curve. It is needed to apply existing or re-produced V-PATH curve to custom. If no need to modify,
you can choose to turn off.
When using single-element probe, V-PATHSelect is regularly off.

E.4.2 V-PATH
A set of V-PATH calibration curve is set up by default in the system, which is for all the factory
original dual probes. The users may make a set of V-PATH curve for a specific probe.
When making a V-PATH curve, 10 measurement points can be set at most, and the 10 points
should be in the actual measurement area where the user prefers to have smaller measurement
error. For example, try to be below 10mm (steel longitudinal wave) or in the range of 20-40mm
(steel longitudinal wave), rather than selecting any measurement point in the minimum to
maximum measurement range. For high-precision application in different test range, the user may
make a number of V-PATH curves.
a)

How to make a V-PATH


1)

Set V-PathSelect to Off.

2)

Set V-PATH Enable to On.

3)

Select a test point on the test block, set TestBlockPoint at 1, which means to calibrate
the first test point.
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4)

Set TestBlockPointVal to a known value, e.g. 4.00mm.

5)

When the probe is in good coupling and the thickness reading is stable, set Calibrate to
On, so as to record and calibrate the first test point.

6)

For calibrated test points recorded, a

mark will appear in TestBlockPointVal.

7)

Repeat steps 3)-5) to record more test points.

Note:

b)

c)

d)

A valid V-PATH curve shall have at least 3 test points recorded.

Up to 10 test points can be recorded.

When making a V-PATH curve, V-PathSelect must be set to Off.

Save a finished V-PATH


1)

Select a blank file number in FileNum from V-PATH menu.

2)

Input a file name which is relevant to the curve and easy to be identified in FileName.

3)

Set Save to On and save the curve.

Recall a saved V-PATH


1)

Select a file number saved with the curve from FileNum.

2)

Set Recall to On and recall the curve.

Change a test point


1)

Select a test point to be deleted. saved curve which to be deleted

2)

Set DeletePoint to On.

Note: After being deleted, the test point will become uncalibrated. An uncalibrated test point
can be calibrated again.
e)

Apply a curve as the current V-PATH curve

The curve with calibrated test points can be applied as the current V-PATH curve. Or the user
may recall a saved V-PATH curve and apply it as the current V-PATH curve. Set
AppoyToCustom to On, and change V-PathSelect to Custom.
Note : In addition to Custom option for V-PathSelect, the other functions are: Off,
Instrument and Probe. .
Off:

To turn off V-PATH Enable function if not required for measurement.

Instrument: To use a set of calibrated curve in instrument default for measurement.


Probe: To use a set of calibrated curve in the dialog probe for measurement.
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E.4.3 TDG
The TDG function is to compensate echo amplitude loss due to transmission sound path.
Set TDGEnable in TDG menu On, and TDG function is enabled.
The examples of figures before and after TDG function enabled are shown below:

Before TDG function enabled

After TDG function enabled


Note: When TDG function is enabled, a TDG line will appear on the screen.
InitGain: The initial dB value of TDG curve
TDGSlope: the increment of dB value per us
StartBlank: The valid start time of TDG curve
MaxGain: The maximum gain that TDG reaches

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E.4.4 TEMP
In general, the higher the temperature of the solid material, the lower the velocity. Test data
shows that, if the temperature of thermal material rises by 100C, the velocity decreases by 1%.
When the temperatures of the calibration test block and the tested work piece are different, the
user may enable the temperature compensation function.
Turn TempCompEnable item to On, enable temperature compensation function.
Note:
DegreeUnits: Select the unit of temperature, (fahrenheit) or C (centigrade)
CalibrationTemp: The temperature of the workpiece when calibrating the system. Adjustable
range: -10C to 200C or 14 to 392 .
TempCoefficient: Temperature compensation coefficient. Adjustable range: -1.0 to 1.0.
CurrentTemp: Temperature of the workpiece tested. Adjustable range: -10C to 200C or 14
to 392 .

E.4.5 COAT
When WorkMode is Thru-Coating, enable coating measurement function. Set up the velocity of
the coating. While testing the thickness through coating, the system will test the thickness of
coating.
Option:
1) Select COAT menu, adjust CoatTHK to On and set up CoatVEL.
2) At this time, the measurement reading under coating is the measurement value between the
zero-crossing before the first peak higher than GAThresh and the zero-crossing before the first
peak higher than GBThresh. When CoatTHK is set On, the software will measure the zerocrossing of the first highest peak higher than GAThresh, and calculate the thickness of the
coating. See the figure below for the corresponding peak position. See 2.11 for Information about
zero-crossing.
Note: By adjusting parameters like gain and gate position, make sure the wave form
amplitude and gate position meet the measurement requirements above (see the figure below).
Otherwise, it will affect the test result. Please try to use manual adjustment in this case.
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Measurement end
thru- coating
Measurement start
thru- coating
Measurement point of
coating + thru-coating

Thickness of thru-coating
Thickness of coating

Coupling mark

E.4.6 B-SCAN
B-scan (time base) function measures at a fixed speed and displays the measurement reading in
scanning as B-mode images in proper proportion, which is convenient for recording or analysis
for measurement.
See the table for enable and file management menu. The access operation of B-scan data is
similar to that of datasets.

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Main
menu

Submenu

Unit

Default

Range or option

Remarks
Enable B-scan

B-Scan Enable

off

off/on

function. Press
to enter B-scan
measurement
simple interface (see
the description of Bscan measurement
simple interface for
details). The B-scan
menu in the
standard menu
interface is mainly
for file storage and
management.
Notewith B-Scan
enabled, other
functions may be
restricted.

1~100

Select
the
file
number, and the file
name will change.
The
actual
file
number that can be
created is related to
the
remainder
storage capability.

B-SCAN

FileNum

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Main
menu

Submenu

Unit

Default

Range or option

Remarks

FileName

Enter FileName
submenu, and use
the virtual keyboard
to input file name.
The created file
name is associated
with the FileNum.
Only the FileNum
with a
corresponding
FileName can be
saved with B-scan
data.

SaveType

Save the entire


process of B-scan
or the current
screen only.

Entire

Entire / Screen

off/on

Save all the menu


setup and the
current waveform
data. Parameter set
files can be saved
or recalled as userdefined probe
parameter files.

B-SCAN
Save

off

Recall

off

off/on

Recall the saved Bscan waveforms


and setup
parameters.

Delete

off

off/on

Delete the current


B-scan file.

DeleteAll

off

off/on

Delete all the Bscan files.

ToSDCard

off

off/on

Save the current Bscan file to SD card.

AllToSDCard

off

off/on

Save all the B-scan


files to SD card.

off/on

Check the store


capability of the
current B-scan files.

StoreCapability

off

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After enabling B-scan function on the standard menu interface, press


measurement simple interface, as shown in Fig. a below. Press

to enter B-scan

again to return to standard

menu.
In B-Scan measurement simple screen, you may set up the main parameters (Range, Delay,
Gain, GAStart, GAWidth, Thickness), and operate by following the on-screen prompt.
The operations on B-Scan measurement simple screen:
to start or stop B-Scan.

Press

Press

When B-Scan is stopped and frozen, adjust the left/right cursor key to select the

to freeze or pause B-Scan.

thickness or A-Scan waveform for the playback measurement position.


z

Press

to enter B-Scan measurement setup screen (Fig. b). Press

again to

return to the simple interface. See the screen prompt for specific operation, and see the
table below for functional description.

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Main menu

Submenu

Unit

B-ScanGridSize

Remarks

HalfSize/ FullSize

See figures c
and d below.

LeftToRight /
RightToLeft

Indicated as
/
under B-scan
display.

StopOnLOS /
ContinueOnLOS

When the
probe is not
coupled
properly,
stop/continue
scanning.

ShowMinimum/
ShowMaximum/
ShowCurrent

ShowCurrent

When freeze
function is
enabled, the
measurement
cursor stays
at the
corresponding
position of the
scanned
display.

50.00

The current
thickness
range value is
displayed
under B-scan
display.

LeftToRight

B-ScanLOSMode

StopOnLOS

BScanFreezeMode

B-ScanMaxTHK

Range or option

HalfSize

B-ScanDirection

Menu option
in the B-Scan
measurement
setup
subpage

Default

mm

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(a) B-scan Measurement Simple Interface

(a)

FullSize

(b) B-scan Measurement Setup Subpage

(b)

HalfSize

E.4.7 MULTI
If the workpiece has multi-layer materials and the layers are bonded firmly, the MULTI function is
recommended for measurement, provided that velocity of each material layer is known. The
actual measurement range is related with the materials.

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Select MULTI menu, adjust MultiMeasEnable to On, and enable multi measurement function.
Operation of MULTI function in the standard menu interface:
a)

Adjust LayerVel1, LayerVel2, LayerVel3 and LayerVel4 according to velocity of each


layer.

b)

Couple the probe on the surface of the tested workpiece, adjust parameters (range,
velocity and gain), till the screen shows echoes from each layer.

c)

Adjust GAStart, GAWidth and GAThresh, so as to hitch the echo of the first layer. Note:
the back flank of the gate should not cover the test range of the reflection echo of the
next layer.

d)

Select Meas1 item, press OK, at this time, screen prompts Press -> to update
measurement area, <- to turn off measurement area. Follow the prompt to press

key,

and create a measurement area for Meas1 (the start of the measurement area is
GAStart, and the size of the measurement area is GAWidth). Two vertical lines will
appear onscreen to indicate the start and end of the measurement area. Press

key

to turn off the measurement area for Meas1, i.e. not to display the measurement value
of the measurement area.
e)

Repeat steps c)- d) to create another 3 measurement areas.

Note 1: Measurement value of each layer and the total thickness value are shown at the
submenu area. The value shown in the measurement reading area (big reading) is the sum of
measured values for each layer.
Note 2: When performing step c) above, pressing the key

repeatedly may turn on/ off the

current measurement area (the 2 vertical lines in the measurement area indicate the on/off
status). No measurement or statistics are done if the measurement area is turned off.
Note 3: The display of MULTI measurement in standard menu interface is as shown in Fig. a
below.
In the standard menu screen, enable MULTI, finish setup of velocity for each layer, then press
to enter the simple screen for multi measurement, as shown in Fig. b below. The functions
achieved are the same as those functions in the standard menu screen, but the main operations
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ca be easily performed in this simple interface.
In the multi measurement simple screen, you may set up the key parametersRange, Delay,
Gain, GAStart, GAWidth, GAThreshby following the screen prompt.
Operation of MULTI function in the simple menu interface:
a)

Press

switch key, and select the current measurement area number for setup.

Press the key repeatedly to switch among the measurement area 1~4. The operation
prompt area will show the selected measurement area number.
b)

Adjust parameters of gate and gain to have the gate hitch the reflected signal of the

measurement for the layer, and then press

to update the measurement area setup.

c)

Repeat steps a) and b) to create the other 3 measurement areas.

d)

Either during or after the test process, you may press

to return to the standard

menu interface.

(a) MULTI Measurement Standard Interface

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Appendix F

Acoustic Velocity of Materials

List of materials
Aluminum
Brass
Cast iron
Chromium
Copper
Glass
Gold
Iron
Lead
Magnesium
Nylon
Silver
Stainless steel
Steel
Titanium
Zinc
Tungsten
Tin
Water (20 )
Glycerin
Sodium silicate
Acrylic resin

Longitudinal velocity(m/s)
6260
4300
4600
6200
4720
5600
3240
5930
2400
5750
2680
3700
5740
5920
5990
4170
5174
3230
1480
1920
2350
2730

(in/us)
0.2465
0.1693
0.1811
0.2441
0.1858
0.2205
0.1276
0.2335
0.0945
0.2264
0.1055
0.1457
0.2260
0.2331
0.2358
0.1642
0.2037
0.1272
0.0583
0.0756
0.0925
0.1075

Note: The velocities above are approximate values for reference only.

Contact Information
Shantou Institute of Ultrasonic Instruments Co., Ltd. (SIUI)
Add: 77 Jinsha Road, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China
Tel: 86-754-88250150

Fax: 86-754-88251499

E-mail: siui@siui.com

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