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Warranty
The Model 37DL PLUS Ultrasonic Gage has been designed and manufactured as a
precision instrument. Under normal working conditions it will provide long, troublefree service.
Damage in transit: Inspect the unit thoroughly immediately upon receipt for evidence
of external or internal damage that may have occurred during shipment. Notify the
carrier making the delivery immediately of any damage, since the carrier is normally
liable for damage in shipment. Preserve packing materials, waybills, and other shipping
documentation in order to establish damage claims. After notifying the carrier, contact
GE Panametrics so that we may assist in the damage claims, and provide replacement
equipment, if necessary.
GE Panametrics guarantees the Model 37DL PLUS to be free from defects in materials
and workmanship for a period of two years (twenty-four months) from date of shipment.
The warranty only covers equipment that has been used in a proper manner as described
in this instruction manual and has not been subjected to excessive abuse, attempted
unauthorized repair, or modification. DURING THIS WARRANTY PERIOD, GE
PANAMETRICS LIABILITY IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO REPAIR OR
REPLACEMETN OF A DEFECTIVE UNIT AT ITS OPTION. GE Panametrics does
not warrant the Model 37DL PLUS to be suitable for intended use, and assumes no
responsibility for unsuitability for intended use. GE Panametrics accepts no liability for
consequential or incidental damages including damage to property and/or personal
injury.
This warranty does not include the transducer, transducer cable, charger, or battery. The
customer will pay shipping expense to the GE Panametrics plant for warranty repair; GE
Panametrics will pay for the return of the repaired equipment. (For instruments not
under warranty, the customer will pay shipping expenses both ways.)
GE Panametrics offers an optional third year warranty coverage (at an additional cost),
under the same terms, at the time of purchase.
GE Panametrics reserves the right to modify all products without incurring the
responsibility for modifying previously manufactured products. GE Panametrics does
not assume any liability for the results of particular installations, as these circumstances
are not within our control.
THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU
OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER STATUTORY, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED (INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE
OF DEALING OR USAGE OR TRADE.)
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Table of Contents
Warranty
Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
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Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1 Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 About this Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3 Audience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4 Typographic Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.5 Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.6 If You have Documentation Comments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.7 Revision History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.8 Technical Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Oxide Scale Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6.1 Steam Boiler Tube Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6.2 Activating the Internal Oxide Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6.3 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
6.4 Calibration for the Boiler Tube and Internal Oxide Thickness Measurements . . 66
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Material Velocity, Zero and Oxide Velocity Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . 66
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Revision History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Keypad Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Oxide Measure Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Calculating a Low/High Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Calculating a Percent Thickness Alarm Value. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Measurement Reset Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Recommended Transducers for Steel Using Echo-to-Echo Mode. . . . . . . . . . . 112
DtectMode and EchWindow Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Computer or Printer Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Model 37DL PLUS Dual Element Transducer Output Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Model 37DL PLUS Single Element Transducer Output Formats . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Information Displayed on the Model 37DL PLUS Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Setup Name and Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Setup Parameter Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Sound Velocities of Various Materials (Longitudinal Wave Velocity) . . . . . . . 239
Equipment Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Standard 37DL PLUS I/O Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Model 37DL PLUS Dual Element Transducer Output Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Model 37DL PLUS Single Element Transducer Output Formats . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Flag Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Command Syntax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Accessories and Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
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Preface
The preface provides the following introductory topics:
1.1
Product Description
Audience
Typographic Conventions
Related Documentation
Revision History
Technical Help
Product Description
The GE Panametrics Model 37DL PLUS is a hand-held ultrasonic thickness gage
designed primarily for corroded metal applications. An integral A-Scan display allows
waveform verification simultaneous with a thickness read-out. An advanced internal
datalogger allows storage of 60,000 thickness measurements and 4,500 waveforms. Plus,
a two way serial RS-232 communications connector allows the gage to interface with
printers and computers.
The Model 37DL PLUS is capable of using both single element and dual element
transducers to measure the thickness of corroded, pitted, scaled, granular, and other
difficult materials from one side only. You can also use single element or dual element
transducers for echo-to-echo measurements. A full line of transducers are available to
measure materials between 0.005" (0.50mm) and 25" (500mm) thickness with material
temperatures between -20C to +500C (-4F to 932F) depending on material,
transducer, and measurement mode. Moreover, the Model 37DL PLUS uses a
microprocessor that continuously adjusts the receiver setup so that every measurement is
optimized for reliability, range, sensitivity, and accuracy.
The Model 37DL PLUS also offers many advanced measurement features, A-Scan and BScan display options, and internal datalogging functions.
Advanced Measurement Features:
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Min/Average mode
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LCD with selectable backlight for highly readable information under all lighting
conditions
Automatic probe recognition for the standard D79X and MTD705 series transducers
Echo-to-echo measurements
Extended Blank
Ability to capture and display waveform associated with minimum thickness during
scanned measurements
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ID numbers increment automatically, follow a preset sequence, or can be set from the
keyboard
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1.3
Audience
This document is intended for any operator using the Model 37DL PLUS. GE
Panametrics recommends that all operators have a thorough understanding of the
principles and limitations of ultrasonic testing. We assume no responsibility for incorrect
operational procedure or interpretation of test results. We recommend that any operator
seek adequate training prior to using this equipment. GE Panametrics offers a full range of
training courses including Level I and Level II Ultrasonic Testing, Advanced Detection
and Sizing, and Ultrasonic Thickness Gaging. For further information regarding training
courses, contact GE Panametrics.
1.4
Typographic Conventions
The following notes and table provide a list of the typographic conventions that appear in
this document.
Warning:
Caution: This information indicates that loss of data or equipment damage can occur.
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Description
Courier Font
Heavy courier
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Bold Italics
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Typographic Conventions
Related Documentation
The Model 37DL PLUS works with the WIN37DL PLUS Interface Program. For more
information about this software program, refer to the following instruction manual:
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release date, and the specific section upon which you are commenting.
1.7
Revision History
This document may require updating because of corrections or changes to the product.
Publication dates, printed on the front cover, are updated when a change is made to this
document. In addition, the document number is also changed to reflect the revision.
The table below shows a list of all revisions for this document.
Date
Issue
Release version
May 2003
910-239A
June 2003
910-239B
Second release.
October 2003
910-239C
Revision
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Revision History
Technical Help
Call GE Panametrics, NDT division at 800-225-8330 (within the USA) or 781-899-2719
(outside the USA) and ask for a sales engineer to assist you.
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Using AA Batteries
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The figure above shows the full keyboard layout. The following table lists all the
keystroke functions available from the Model 37DL PLUS keyboard and is divided into
two groups. The first group consists of single keystroke functions and the second group
consists of multiple keystroke functions, which are shown grouped together and must be
pressed sequentially on the gage.
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Green
Yellow
Yellow
Yellow
Yellow
Red
Blue
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Number) - Allows access to
several functions related to
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Gray
Yellow
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information screen with the
following data:
1) Software version
2) Available memory
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Waveform - Stores a
measurement and waveform
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File Name
Comments/ID number
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Measurement Marker
Stored Thickness
Delay
Freeze Flag
Zoom Flag
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Min/Max
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Alarm
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Date and Time
Battery Life
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General Information: The main function of the display is to show the echo waveform and
to display the thickness reading received by the transducer as measurements are made.
The received echoes are amplified before being shown on the display. The waveform trace
is called the A-Scan display. This type of waveform allows a skilled operator to verify that
the gage signal being used to make a thickness measurement is the correct backwall echo
and not noise, material anomaly, or the second multiple echo. This verification waveform
along with all pertinent calibration information can be stored with the thickness value in
the internal datalogger. If you are an experienced operator, you can also use the echo
waveform to learn more about the quality of the measurement than is given just by the
thickness value, which includes observation of indications that may be too small to be
measured by the gage.
Press [FREEZE] to freeze the display. Adjust the thickness range (horizontal scale) or
expand the measured echo by using the Zoom mode.
When operating in the Minimum or Maximum Measurement mode, the waveform
associated with a minimum or maximum reading is internally captured and recalled to the
screen when the transducer is uncoupled. Furthermore, any waveform that is stored in the
datalogger memory can be shown on the waveform display for review or comparison to
the current measured waveform. Such recalled waveforms may have been recently saved
or may have been downloaded from a computer data file.
Thickness Display: The top portion of the display shows the current Filename, ID
number, Comments, and any previous stored thickness values.
The lower part of the display functions as a general purpose thickness measurement
display where it acts as a control panel for calibrating and setting up the gage in addition
to displaying status conditions, error messages, and warnings. The large characters are
used to show numerical values such as thickness and velocity. This area also shows flags
that describe the numeric data and/or the gage operating modes, and the battery status.
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The battery charge indicator shows a rotating bar when the charger is
plugged in, however it does not indicate when a full charge is reached. The
gage displays a C indicating that the battery is charging. The gage displays
a S indicating that charging is complete.
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4. Connect the new battery pack, and install with the label side facing outward.
5. Replace the battery panel and tighten the screws.
Note:
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The internal memory is maintained for over an hour when the battery is
removed. If a new battery is installed in less than an hour, no calibration or
thickness data is lost.
Using AA Batteries
Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries are available for use with the Model 37DL PLUS.
To replace the NiCad Rechargeable batteries with alkaline batteries, follow these steps:
1. Remove the NiCad pack.
2. Insert 6 AA Alkaline batteries into the alkaline battery holder that is provided.
3. Connect the Alkaline battery holder to the gage using the same connector as the NiCad
pack.
4. Place the Alkaline holder into the battery compartment.
5. Replace the battery panel and tighten the screws.
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It is also possible to charge the Nicad battery outside of the Model 37DL
PLUS using a special external battery charger adapter. Contact GE
Panametrics for more information about external battery charging.
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3.1
Getting Started
Getting Started
To setup the Model 37DL PLUS for the first time, use the test block included with the gage
and the default settings, and follow these steps:
1. Plug the transducer into the connector on top of the 37DL PLUS case.
Note:
The transducer cable connector must be positioned with center pin down.
When unplugging a transducer, pull ONLY on the molded plug, do
NOT pull the cable.
2. Press [ON/OFF] to power on the gage. Do NOT couple the transducer to the test piece
yet.
The message do appears on the thickness display. This message means that the
gage requires the following transducer ZERO compensation steps to automatically
compensate for the current transducer delay line length.
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5. Press [MEAS].
You are now ready to make measurements based on the default calibration and
settings.
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The steps above are not a substitute for performing a proper calibration. The
default calibration is an approximate calibration for the stainless steel test
block included with the gage. Generally, it yields results that are better than
95% accurate. However, for greatest accuracy perform both a velocity and
zero calibration for the test material. (See Material Velocity and Zero
Calibration on page 36.)
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For highest accuracy, you must perform both a velocity and zero calibration.
(See Material Velocity and Zero Calibration on page 36.)
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Transducer Zero Compensation: Calibrate for the sound transit time in each of the
dual transducer delay lines. This compensation varies in each unit and with
temperature. You must perform the Transducer Zero Compensation procedure when
the unit is powered on, when the transducer is changed, and when the transducer
temperature changes significantly.
Material Velocity Calibration (Cal Vel): Perform a Cal Vel using a thick test block of
the measured material with known thickness or by entering the previously determined
material velocity manually. You must perform this procedure for each new measured
material.
Zero Calibration (Cal Zero): Perform a Cal Zero using a thin test block of the
measured material with known thickness. Unlike the Transducer Zero Compensation
and the Cal Vel, this procedure is not required unless you need the best absolute
accuracy (better than 0.004" or 0.10mm), and you only need to do it once for each
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new transducer and material combination. You do not have to repeat the Cal Zero
when the transducer temperature changes; Transducer Zero Compensation is
responsible for that task. (See Transducer Zero Compensation on page 36.)
3.3.1
When measurements are made on surfaces that are significantly above room
temperature, the zero should be recalibrated on a regular basis. This is less
important for transducers Part Number D790(SM), D791(RM), D797(SM),
and D798 than for the remaining transducers that have various types of resin
delay lines. Typically, there is very little change in sound transit time in the
delays used in D790(SM), D791(RM), D797(SM), and D798 compared with
the delays used in the other transducers provided for use with the Model
37DL PLUS.
The frequency that you perform a Zero Compensation procedure depends on the rate of
change of the internal temperature of the transducer. This is related to the material surface
temperature, frequency of transducer application, length of time the transducer is held in
contact with the material, and the accuracy that you want to obtain. For high temperature
measurements, GE Panametrics recommends that you develop a schedule for Zero
Compensation that takes these factors into account. For example, use the D790(SM),
D791(RM), or D797(SM) for high temperature applications, minimizing the frequency of
the Zero Compensation. (You can also use the D790(SM) and D791(RM) for general
purpose applications.) After Zero Compensation, periodically check the accuracy of the
measured thickness by using a test block that is the same material and thickness as the
material being tested, and make sure the temperature is also the same.
3.3.2
You can also achieve a Material Velocity and Zero Calibration procedure by
performing the operation in reverse, for example perform a Cal Zero first and
then a Cal Vel.
To perform a Material Velocity and Zero Calibration procedure, follow these steps:
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Measurement mode) in order to read and record the material velocity for the material.
When measuring to this material in the future, you can enter this velocity directly from the
keyboard without using the test block.
Note:
3.3.2.2
3.3.3
Zero Calibration
You must use a calibration block of the material to be measured when preparing to do a
Zero Calibration. The block should be as thin as the thinnest section of the test material to
be measured. If the surface of the test material to be inspected is rough, then roughen the
surface of the calibration block to simulate the actual surface to be measured. Rough
surfaces generally reduce the accuracy of measurements, but simulating actual surface
conditions on the calibration block can help to improve results. The exact thickness of the
sample must be known.
To perform a Zero Calibration, follow these steps:
1. Wipe any couplant from the transducer face.
2. Press [ZERO].
3. Couple the transducer to the test block.
4. Press [CAL].
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Off: Ignores the thickness of the coating, displaying the true metal thickness.
5. Press [
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The gage enters the Thru-Coat Measurement screen and is ready to take thickness
measurements.
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3.4.2
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4.1
Getting Started
1. To use the E110-SB EMAT transducer with the 37DL PLUS, the user must employ a
special 1/2XA/E110 filter adapter box. The 1/2XA/E110 filter adapter must be
connected to the transducer connectors located at the top of the 37DL PLUS. The
E110-SB can then be connected to the 1/2XA/E110 adapter box using a standard
Lemo to BNC cable (part number LCB-74-4).
2. Connect the transducer and filter adapter as shown in Figure 6.
3. Press [On/Off] to power on the gage.
4. The E110-SB EMAT transducer is now ready to make thickness measurements on
steel material with high temperature oxide scale using the default transducer setup.
For best accuracy it is recommended that the 37DL PLUS be calibrated using samples
with external scale and known wall thicknesses.
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3. Uncouple the transducer and enter the known thickness of the standard using the
numeric keys. You can correct an entry error by pressing [0] several times and then
entering the correct value.
4. Couple the EMAT transducer to your thin sample with external oxide scale and a
known metal wall thickness and press [CAL]
5. Press [ZERO] when the thickness reading is stable. The gage will not accept [ZERO]
if the LOS flag is enabled, which indicates an inadequate transducer signal level.
6. Uncouple the transducer and enter the known thickness of the standard using the
numeric keys. You can correct an entry error by pressing [0] several times and then
entering the correct value.
7. Press [MEAS/RESET] to complete the calibration and return to Measurement Mode.
If you power off the gage before pressing [MEAS/RESET], the velocity and zero will
NOT be updated to the new values; instead, the gage will retain the previous current
value.
4.2.2
Note:
Note:
You can press [VEL] following a velocity calibration (or at any time from
the Measurement mode) to read and record the material velocity for the
material. When measuring this material in the future, you can enter the
velocity directly from the keyboard without using the test block.
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4. Uncouple the transducer and enter the known thickness of the standard using the
numeric keys. You can correct an entry error by pressing [0] several times and then
entering the correct value.
5. Press [MEAS/RESET] to complete the calibration and return to Measurement Mode.
If you power off the gage before pressing [MEAS/RESET], the velocity and zero will
NOT be updated to the new values; instead, the gage will retain the previous current
value.
4.2.3
Note:
If there is a long beep from the gage before returning to Measurement Mode
and Calibration Error Message appears on the display, then an error
occurred in the calibration procedure.
Note:
You can press [VEL] following a velocity calibration (or at any time from
the Measurement mode) to read and record the material velocity for the
material. When measuring this material in the future, you can enter this
velocity directly from the keyboard without using the test block.
Note:
4.2.4
Zero Calibration
You must use a calibration block of the material to be measured that is coated with
external oxide scale when doing a Zero Calibration. The block should be as thin as the
thinnest section of the test material to be measured. The exact thickness of the metal under
the oxide coating must be known. Use the following procedure:
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1. Couple the EMAT transducer to your thin sample with external oxide scale and a
known metal wall thickness.
2. Press [CAL].
3. Press [ZERO] when the thickness reading is stable. The gage will not accept [ZERO]
if the LOS flag is enabled, which indicates an inadequate transducer signal level.
4. Uncouple the transducer and enter the known thickness of the standard using the
numeric keys. You can correct an entry error by pressing [0] several times and then
entering the correct value.
5. Press [MEAS/RESET] to complete the calibration and return to Measurement Mode.
If you power off the gage before pressing [MEAS/RESET], the velocity and zero will
NOT be updated to the new values; instead, the gage will retain the previous current
value.
Note:
4.2.5
If there is a long beep from the gage before returning to Measurement Mode
and Calibration Error Message appears on the display, then an error
occurred in the calibration procedure.
2. Control over the Gain and Extended blank: In most cases, it is not necessary to make
changes to most of the transducer parameters. It is however likely that the Gain and
Extended Blank may need to be adjusted to make proper EMAT transducer thickness
measurements. From Measurement mode, the user can make adjustments to the Gain
and Extended Blank in the same manner as with any of the D79X Dual element
transducers.
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5.1
Getting Started
Getting Started
To setup the Model 37DL PLUS for the first time, use the test block included with the gage
and the default settings, and follow these steps:
1. Plug the single element transducer cable into the transducer connector (labelled #1 in
the figure below) on top of the Model 37DL PLUS case.
RS-232
Display Side
Figure 7
2. Connect the transducer to the other end of the cable if it is not already connected.
3. Press [ON/OFF] to power on the gage.
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The current units are indicated on the right of the thickness display in either inches
(IN) or millimeters (MM).
The gage is now ready to make measurements based on the default settings and the test
block provided with the gage.
Note:
5.2
2. While the gage is in the Measurement mode, press [2nd F], [3] (RECALL SU).
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3. Press [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the available stored setups until the correct setup
for the application is highlighted. Below is an example of a default setup naming
convention and a complete list of available stored setup choices:
D E F M 1 - 2 0 . 0 / M 1 1 6
Default
Mode:
Mode 1
Mode 2
Mode 3
Material:
M-Metal
P-Plastic
Figure 10
Probe Part
Number
Frequency
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DEFM3-10.0/M208
DEFM2-10.0/M202
DEFM3-10.0/M202
DEFM2-5.0/M201
DEFM3-5.0/M201
DEFM2-5.0/M206
DEFM2-2.25/M207
USER -1
USER-2
USER-3
USER-10
Note:
You can rename the setups listed as USER-1 through USER-10 for special
applications. (See Custom Setups for Single Element Transducers on page
185.)
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Note:
For highest accuracy, you must perform both a velocity and zero calibration.
(See Velocity and Zero Calibration on page 54.)
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Note:
This note is applicable for the following three sections beginning on page 54,
page 55, and page 56.
If a mistake is made or any problem is experienced during the calibration,
press [MEAS/RESET] and return to Step 1.
After completing Step 2, if the prompt CAL LOCK appears on the
bottom of the display instead of CAL, then unlock the calibration by
following the steps below:
- Press [MEAS/RESET].
- Press [6] and [3] simultaneously.
- The gage will beep and display a message, CAL LOCK is off at the
bottom of the gage.
- Repeat steps 1 and 2.
Caution: Save all changes made to Active Setups. Unsaved data will be lost when a
different application setup is recalled.
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6. Using the numeric keys on the gage, enter the actual known thickness of the test
material.
Continue with the following steps:
1. Put a drop of couplant onto the thin material sample and couple the transducer to it
using moderate to firm pressure.
2. Press [CAL]. A thickness reading appears on the display.
3. Remain coupled to the test piece and ensure that there is a stable reading on the
display. Press [ZERO]. A prompt appears on the display: Enter value for this
sample.
4. Remove the transducer from the sample. The thickness value remains on the display.
5. Using the numeric keys, enter the actual known thickness of the test material.
6. Press [MEAS/RESET] to finalize the calibration.
Note:
5.4.2
You can Lock the calibrated readings to ensure that it is not accidentally
changed. (See Managing the Calibration Lock on page 81.) From the
Measurement mode, press [3] and [6] simultaneously. The gage displays a
message: CAL LOCK is on....
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Note:
You can LOCK the calibrated readings to ensure that it is not accidentally
changed. (See Managing the Calibration Lock on page 81.) From the
Measurement mode, press [3] and [6] simultaneously. The gage displays a
message: CAL LOCK is on....
If the sound velocity of the test material is known, then enter the velocity directly.
To enter a known velocity, follow these steps:
1. Turn the gage on and wait for the Measure screen.
2. Press [VEL]. The Velocity prompt appears and the gage displays the current sound
velocity.
3. Use the numeric keys to enter the new velocity.
4. Press [MEAS/RESET].
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Note:
You can LOCK the calibrated readings to ensure that it is not accidentally
changed. (See Managing the Calibration Lock on page 81.) From the
Measurement mode, press [3] and [6] simultaneously. The gage displays a
message: CAL LOCK is on....
If you know the zero offset number for a particular transducer, enter it directly. See
Velocity and Zero Calibration on page 54 to determine the zero number for a given
transducer and calibrate the gage according to the procedure (See Zero Calibration Only
on page 56 also.) Press [ZERO] to read the zero offset number. Record this number for
each probe for future reference.
Note:
You must use the same transducer cable lengths in order to maintain
accuracy of the zero offset number recorded for each probe. This rule is
especially true when using cable lengths over 10 ft. (approximately 3
Meters).
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5.7
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Note:
Press and hold the [RANGE] key to reset the delay to 0.00.
5.7.1
Zoom for D79X Dual Element Transducers and Mode 1 Single Element
Transducers
Zoom for D79X Dual Element transducers and Mode 1 Single Element transducers
centers the first backwall echo on the screen.
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5.7.2
5.7.3
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Note:
In the Zoom mode, the gage automatically adjusts the Range and Delay to
track the Interface and first backwall echo. If you adjust the Range, the gage
remains at the selected Range and automatically adjusts the Delay to track
the interface echo.
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Note:
In Zoom mode, the gage automatically adjusts the Range and Delay to track
the Interface and second backwall echo. If you adjust the Range, the gage
remains at the selected Range and automatically adjusts the Delay to track
the interface echo.
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Note:
To achieve accurate boiler tube and internal oxide scale thickness readings,
it is important that the external surface of the boiler tube be free of external
oxide scale.
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Steel/Oxide Echo
The gage will make a standard Mode 2 measurement from the delay line echo (surface of
the boiler tube) to the echo from the inside of the oxide layer (total back wall echo). When
in Oxide Layer mode, the gage will center the data window on the detected total back wall
echo and then search for the steel/oxide interface echo in the data window. An oxide echo
marker will indicate the detected steel/oxide interface echo. The gage will calculate the
time of flight for the sound travel through the steel boiler tube and the time of flight
through the internal oxide layer. The gage uses these time measurements to calculate the
thickness of the steel and the thickness of the oxide. The unit can be calibrated to use two
different sound velocities for each of these measurements. In the setup menu for the Oxide
Layer option, the user can display the thickness of the material and oxide layer in thickness
units (in./mm) or in time of fight (sec).
The minimum internal oxide thickness that the 37DL PLUS can measure is approximately
0.010 (0.25mm) depending on the material sound velocity. The 37DL PLUS will display
only the thickness of the steel boiler tube if the internal oxide scale thickness is below the
minimum measurement capability or if it is exfoliated (disbonded) from the inside of the
boiler tube. The figure below shows a waveform from a sample in which the internal oxide
layer is disbonded from the boiler tube. Because the oxide is disbonded, sound energy will
not travel into the internal oxide layer, and a single reflected echo from the inside of the
boiler tube will be shown. The waveform when the internal oxide is thinner than 0.010
(0.25mm) will look almost identical. The steel/oxide interface will be so close in time to
the echo from the inside of the oxide that it cannot be separated from the total back wall
echo and will produce a single echo.
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6.2
Figure 18
SP Mode
Contact your local GE Panametrics representative for information on how to purchase the
optional internal oxide software. If the software was purchased after the unit was initially
supplied, then the 37DL PLUS will need to be upgraded with the internal oxide software,
and the feature will have to be activated using a unique license name and license name
code system.
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Each 37DL PLUS will generate a unique license name. To activate the internal oxide
feature, the user must enter a valid license code. Contact GE Panametrics or our local GE
Panametrics representative to obtain a valid license code for the license name. This license
code is not valid for any other 37DL PLUS unit.
After the internal oxide software is upgraded to the instrument, you can activate the
software through the following procedure:
1. Press [2ndF], [0] (SETUP). The SP mode selection menu will be displayed.
2. Use the [ ] or [ ] keys to highlight the Licensed Options selection and press
[ENTER]. The Licensed Options screen will be displayed.
3. Enter the License Code provided by GE Panametrics in the license code entry box.
Press [ENTER].
4. Use the [ and ] keys to select DONE or CANCEL and press [ENTER].
Selecting DONE will activate the software feature and return you to the Measure
mode. Selecting CANCEL will exit the software activation screen and return you to
the Measure screen without activating the optional software. The gage will issue an
error message stating that an incorrect license code has been entered.
5. Turn the gage off and then back on again to complete the software activation.
6.3
Getting Started
Once the Internal Oxide software is loaded and activated, you are ready to start making
boiler tube and internal oxide thickness measurements, employing the following
procedure:
1. Connect the M2017 or the transducer to a LCM-74-4 cable. Plug the cable into the
single element transducer connector (#1 below) on top of the Model 37DL PLUS case.
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2. Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to highlight Oxide Measure and press [ENTER]. The
Oxide Measure setup screen will be displayed.
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Oxide Meas
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Material Meas
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4. Press [MEAS] to return to the Oxide Measure screen with selected settings.
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of the internal oxide is known. When the calibration is completed, the gage will store two
different velocity values, one for the steel boiler tube and one for the internal oxide scale.
To perform a Material Velocity and Zero calibration:
Note:
This calibration procedure is the same even if you wish to display the boiler
tube and internal oxide scale thickness in time of flight units.
1. Couple the transducer to your thick sample with a known metal wall thickness and
press [CAL].
2. When the thickness reading is steady, press [VEL]. The gage will not accept [VEL] if
the LOS flag is enabled, which indicates an inadequate transducer signal level.
3. Uncouple the transducer and enter the known thickness of the standard, using the
numeric keys. You can correct an entry error by pressing [0] several times and then
entering the correct value.
4. Couple the transducer to your thin sample of known metal wall thickness and press
[CAL].
5. When the thickness reading is stable, press [ZERO]. The gage will not accept
[ZERO] if the LOS flag is enabled, which indicates an inadequate transducer signal
level.
6. Uncouple the transducer and enter the known thickness of the standard using the
numeric keys. You can correct an entry error by pressing [0] several times and then
entering the correct value.
7. Couple the transducer to the sample boiler tube with a known internal oxide scale
thickness and press [CAL].
8. When the thickness reading is stable, press [VEL]. The gage will not accept [VEL] if
the LOS flag is enabled, which indicates an inadequate transducer signal level.
9. Uncouple the transducer and enter the known thickness of the internal oxide scale
using the numeric keys. You can correct an entry error by pressing [0] several times
and then entering the correct value.
10. Press [MEAS/RESET] to complete the calibration and return to the Measurement
mode.
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If you power off the gage before pressing [MEAS/RESET], the velocity and
zero will NOT be updated to the new values; instead, the gage will retain the
previous current value.
Note:
Note:
You can press [VEL] following a velocity calibration (or at any time from
the Measurement mode) to read and record the material velocity. When
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from the keyboard without using the test block.
Note:
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Freezing Waveforms
Normal Differential
Percent Ratio
Normal Differential: Shows the actual thickness along with the difference between the
actual thickness measurement and a user set reference value.
[(Normal Differential) = (Actual Thickness) (Differential Reference Value)]
The actual thickness appears on the thickness display and the differential thickness
appears in the differential display area. See Normal Differential Mode on page 69.
Active Thickness
Differential Value
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Percent Ratio: Shows the actual thickness along with the percent difference from a user
set reference value.
[(Percent Ratio)] = [(Actual Thickness) - (Differential Reference Value)] /(Differential
Reference Value)]*(100)
The actual thickness appears on the thickness display and the Percent Ratio thickness
appears in the differential display area as shown below:
Actual Value
Percent Differential
Figure 23
When you press [SAVE] while in Normal Differential mode or Percent Ratio
Differential mode, the actual thickness is saved along with the D flag, which indicates
that the Differential mode is active. The reference differential value is also stored in the
setup table.
The units and resolution of the Differential thickness are the same as those selected for the
thickness measurement.
Note:
You can use the Differential mode in conjunction with Min/Max mode, but
it cannot be used in conjunction with the Alarm mode.
To activate, view, set, change, or select differential type, follow these steps:
1. Press [2nd F], [9] (DIFF) while in the Measurement mode.
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Note:
The battery charge life, while in Fast mode, is only 65% of the normal rate
life.
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Minimum mode. When leaving the Minimum mode, the display update rate is restored to
its previous state.
The current thickness is displayed in the main thickness display and the minimum is
displayed in the Min thickness area.
Min
Display
Active
Reading
Min
Display
Recalled Min
During LOS
Figure 26
Note:
A false minimum reading can occur when you lift the transducer from the
test piece due to excess couplant, particularly on smooth surfaces, which
causes the gage to read the thickness of a couplant drop as the transducer is
lifted. To avoid this problem, freeze the waveform prior to uncoupling the
transducer by using the Freeze function in conjunction with the Minimum
Thickness mode. Once the transducer is uncoupled, press [FREEZE] again
to unfreeze the display and recall the minimum thickness and waveform.
To select a Min Measure mode from the Measure, Differential Measure, or Alarm
Measure mode, follow these steps:
1. Press [2ndF], [5] (MIN/MAX). The Min thickness displays only when the gage is in
a Min Measure mode.
2. Press [MEAS/RESET] to reset the held minimum value so that the minimum for a
new series of measurements can be found.
The thickness display will blank indicating that the old minimum value is reset.
Saving or sending a minimum reading also resets the minimum value.
3. Press [2ndF], [5] (MIN/MAX) twice to exit from a Min Measure mode and return to
the Measure, Differential Measure, or Alarm Measure mode.
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7.3.1
The [2nd F], [5] (MIN/MAX) cycles from Measure, to Min Measure, to Max
Measure, and back to Measure, etc.
Min Finder
The Min Finder indicator provides a graphic indication that helps relocate the position
where a minimum thickness occurred. When the current thickness is equal to the held
minimum reading, the Min Finder displays a full bar.
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Active
Reading
Recalled MIN
during LOS
The Min Finder feature is automatically enabled whenever the Minimum Thickness
mode is enabled.
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Active
Thickness
Max Display
Max Display
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Note:
A false minimum reading can occur when you lift the transducer from the
test piece due to excess couplant, particularly on smooth surfaces, which
causes the gage to read the thickness of a couplant drop as the transducer is
lifted. To avoid this problem, freeze the waveform prior to uncoupling the
transducer by using the Freeze function in conjunction with the Minimum
Thickness mode. Once the transducer is uncoupled, press [FREEZE] again
to unfreeze the display and recall the minimum thickness and waveform.
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Measure, and back to Measure, etc.
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7.5.1
Standard Alarm
The Standard Alarm feature lets you view and change the Low Alarm Reference Value,
High Alarm Reference Value, and to turn the visual and audible alarm functions ON/OFF.
The Alarm Reference Values are thickness set points that have the current gage units and
resolution. When an Alarm Measure mode is selected, the alarm condition occurs when
any displayed reading (either actual, minimum, or maximum) is either less than the Low
Alarm Reference Value or greater than the High Alarm Reference Value.
The alarm condition is indicated by a flashing alarm flag located in the thickness display
area and a repeated audible beep. See Figure 29 on page 75.
Low Alarm
Indicator
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High Alarm
Indicator
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The alarm condition is recorded in the datalogger second status box for all stored
measurements. An A indicates the Alarm mode, an L indicates a low alarm condition, and
an H indicates a high alarm condition. [MEAS/RESET] resets the alarm condition.
To activate, view, set, or change the High/Low Alarms, follow these steps:
1. Press [2nd F], [8] (ALARM) while in the Measurement mode.
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The Absolute Differential Alarm lets you set a Thickness Loss Alarm Value and a
Thickness Growth Alarm Value. These values are used to compare the current live
thickness value to the previously stored thickness value at each ID number location within
a file. An alarm is indicated if the current thickness value is outside the set limits when
compared to the previous value. If the thickness differential is greater than or equal to the
Thickness Loss Value, a Low Alarm is indicated. If the thickness differential is greater
than the Thickness Growth Value, a High Alarm is indicated.
Example:
Thickness Loss Value: 0.050"
Thickness Growth Value: 0.005"
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Values
Current
Thickness
Low
Alarm
High
Alarm
Calculations
0.300"
0.239"
Yes
No
0.300"
0.316"
No
Yes
0.300"
0.285"
No
No
0.300"
0.302"
No
No
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The Percent Differential Alarm lets you set a Percent Thickness Loss Alarm Value and a
Percent Thickness Growth Alarm Value. These values are used to compare the current
thickness value to the previous thickness value at each ID number location in a file. If the
current thickness value is outside the set percent limits, when compared to the previous
thickness value, an alarm is indicated. If the percent thickness differential is greater than
or equal to the Percent Loss Value a Low Alarm is indicated. If the percent thickness
differential is greater than the Percent Growth Value a High Alarm is indicated.
Example:
Percent Loss Value: 20%
Percent Growth Value: 5%
Previous
Values
Current
Thickness
Low
Alarm
High
Alarm
0.300"
0.239"
Yes
No
0.300 0.239
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0.300
0.300"
0.316"
No
Yes
0.300 0.239
--------------------------------- 100 > 5%
0.300
0.300"
0.285"
No
No
0.300"
0.302"
No
No
0.302 0.300
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0.300
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Calculations
To activate, view, or change the percent thickness value, follow these steps:
1. Press [2nd F], [8] (Alarm) while in the Measurement mode.
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7.5.3
B-Scan Alarm
You can specify low and high alarm reference values to use in B-Scan mode. This feature
allows you to turn the visual and audible alarm functions On and Off. B-Scan Alarm
mode is the same as the Standard Alarm mode except that in B-Scan Alarm mode lines
are shown in the B-Scan grid if the reference values fall within the B-Scan thickness range.
In addition, when B-Scan Alarm mode is enabled, the alarms are operational as you
review B-Scan thicknesses in B-Scan Freeze Review mode.
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3. Press [
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4. Use the numeric keys to enter the low alarm value. Press [ENTER].
5. Use the numeric keys to enter the high alarm value. Press [ENTER].
6. Press [MEAS/RESET] to return to the Measurement mode with the displayed alarm
settings, or press [2nd F], [MEAS/RESET] at any time to return to the Measurement
mode with the original alarm settings unchanged.
7.6
The resolution selection affects all displays and data output of values with thickness units.
This includes measured thickness, differential reference value, and alarm set points.
Note:
To change the resolution while in the Measurement mode, follow these steps:
1. Press [2nd F], [0] (SETUP).
2. Press [ ] or [ ] to highlight the Measurement Setup option and press [ENTER].
3. Press [ ] or [ ] to highlight the Resolution option.
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7.8
Freezing Waveforms
Pressing [FREEZE] stops updating the displayed waveform image and keeps the
waveform and thickness on the display even if you move or remove the transducer. Frozen
waveforms are indicated by a large F in the upper waveform status box. You cannot
change the measurement parameters of a waveform once it is frozen.
To freeze the waveform and thickness display, follow these steps:
1. Press [FREEZE] while making a measurement. A large F in the upper waveform
status box indicates a frozen waveform.
2. Press [FREEZE] again to unfreeze the waveform and thickness display.
Tip:
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Managing Diagnostics
Licensed Option
Oxide Measure
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Inactive Time
Language
Radix
Units
Resolution
Hold/Blank
Rectification
Waveform
Backlight Mode
Supervisor Lock
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Save Key
ID Overwrite Protection
Beeper Tone
The Beeper Tone is used to signify when a key is pressed and also to provide an audio
signal during an alarm condition.
To enable or disable the Beeper function, follow these steps:
1. Press [2nd F], [0] (SETUP).
2. Press [ ] or [ ] to highlight the Measurement option and press [ENTER].
3. Press [ ] or [ ] to highlight Beeper.
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4. Press [
] or [
8.1.2
Inactive Time
Normally the gage powers off automatically after about six minutes if no key is pressed
and no measurement is made within that time. This is to prevent the battery from running
down if the gage is left unattended for a long period of time without being powered off.
To enable or disable the Inactive Time function, follow these, steps:
1. Press [2nd F], [0] (SETUP).
2. Press [ ] or [ ] to highlight the Measurement option and press [ENTER].
3. Press [ ] or [ ] to highlight the Inactive Time option.
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4. Press [
] or [
8.1.3
Language
The Model 37DL PLUS can currently be operated in English, Spanish, German, and
French.
To change the language on the gage, follow these, steps:
1. Press [2nd F], [0] (SETUP).
2. Press [ ] or [ ] to highlight the Measurement option and press [ENTER].
3. Press [ ] or [ ] to highlight the Language option.
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4. Press [
] or [
8.1.4
Radix
The gage can display and store the thickness data using either a period or a comma as the
Radix.
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4. Press [
] and [
8.1.5
Units
You can change between inches and millimeters unit settings.
To change the units, follow these, steps:
1. Press [2nd F], [0] (SETUP).
2. Press [ ] or [ ] to highlight the Measurement option and press [ENTER].
3. Press [ ] or [ ] to highlight the Units option.
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4. Press [
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Resolution
The resolution lets you select the thickness read-out resolution.
To set the resolution, follow these, steps:
1. Press [2nd F], [0] (SETUP).
2. Press [ ] or [ ] to highlight the Measurement option and press [ENTER].
3. Press [ ] or [ ] to highlight the Resolution option.
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4. Press [
] or [
8.1.7
Hold/Blank
Using the Hold/Blank mode, you can set the gage to either continue to show the last
measured thickness and waveform or to not hold the last measured thickness and
waveform while LOS (Loss of Signal) occurs.
To set the Hold/Blank mode, follow these steps:
1. Press [2nd F], [0] (SETUP).
2. Press [ ] or [ ] to highlight the Measurement option and press [ENTER].
3. Press [ ] or [ ] to highlight the Hold/Blank option.
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4. Press [
] or [
Hold: Continues to show the last measured thickness and waveform while an LOS
occurs.
Blank: Does not hold the last measured thickness and waveform while an LOS
occurs.
5. Press [MEAS/RESET] to return to the Measurement mode.
8.1.8
Rectification
The Rectification mode is the way in which the ultrasonic echoes are represented on the
waveform display. The Rectification mode does not affect the thickness measurement in
any way.
The default Rectification mode is called Full Wave Waveform. Both positive and
negative lobes are displayed on the positive side of the waveform, which gives the best
overall representation of position and magnitude for most gaging applications. The
display indicates the rectification type by an indicator Full located at the bottom right of
the waveform.
Other Rectification modes that are available are as follows:
Half Wave Negative: Shows negative echo lobes as positive and does not show the
positive lobes at all. An indicator, NEG, located at the bottom right of the waveform,
indicates half wave negative.
Half Wave Positive: Shows positive lobes but not negative lobes. An indicator, POS,
located at the bottom right of the waveform, indicates half wave positive.
Full Wave: Shows the negative portion of the echo folded around the baseline so that
both positive and negative lobes are displayed.
RF: Shows negative and positive lobes or either side of the waveform.
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] or [
8.1.9
Waveform
The Model 37DL PLUS can display the waveform trace as Filled or Unfilled.
Note:
Filled Waveform
Unfilled Waveform
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8.1.10
Backlight Mode
The display Backlight feature internally illuminates the liquid crystal display. The gage
has excellent visibility in normal to high ambient light conditions, and by using the
Backlight mode you can view the display in low to zero ambient light conditions as well.
To set the Backlight mode parameter, follow these steps:
1. Press [2nd F], [0] (SETUP).
2. Press [ ] or [ ] to highlight the Measurement option and press [ENTER].
3. Press [ ] or [ ] to highlight the Backlight option.
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4. Press [
] or [
8.1.11
Use the Backlight only when necessary because it drains the battery about
three times faster when activated. Both the battery operating time and the
long term brightness of the Backlight are substantially decreased when the
Backlight is used continuously.
Supervisor Lock
The Supervisor Lock feature allows the gage to be locked at a higher level than the
Calibration Lock. (See Managing the Calibration Lock on page 81). When the Supervisor
lock is active, no calibration values can be altered, meaning no parameters can affect the
value of the measurement. The locked values are as follows:
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Velocity
Alarm Set
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4. Press [
] and [
8.1.12
Save Key
Either the displayed thickness value or both the thickness and waveform can be stored in
the datalogger pressing [SAVE]. All of the appropriate calibration and setup parameters
are also stored simultaneously. See Saving Data on page 169 for more information.
To program the [SAVE] key to store either thickness data or thickness plus waveform
data, follow these steps:
1. Press [2nd F], [0] (SETUP).
2. Press [ ] or [ ] to highlight the Measurement option and press [ENTER].
3. Press [ ] or [ ] to highlight the Save Key option.
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4. Press [
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8.1.13
ID Overwrite Protection
ID Overwrite Protection is a function that prompts you with a warning message every time
you attempt to overwrite an existing measurement in the datalogger. You can activate this
function at any time. Once activated, a message prompt displays when an attempt is made
to save data over an existing thickness reading/waveform.
To activate ID Overwrite Protection, follow these steps:
1. Press [2nd F], [0] (SETUP).
2. Press [ ] or [ ] to highlight the Measurement option and press [ENTER].
3. Press [ ] and [ ] to highlight the ID Overwrite option.
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4. Press [
] and [
When ID Overwrite Protection is On, the following screen opens when you attempt to
save data over an existing measurement.
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5. Press [
] and [
Save: Replaces the previous reading in the datalogger with the new reading.
Cancel: Stores the previous reading in the datalogger.
Note:
8.2
The thickness reading and waveform is held on the display while you make
this selection.
8.3
8.4
8.5
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1. Verify the computers parameters for the baud rate, stop bits, and parity.
2. Press [2nd F], [0] (SETUP). The following menu opens:
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The current communication parameters appear. The settings available for each
parameter is as follows:
Baud Rate: (19200, 9600, 4800, 2400, or 1200)
Number of Stop Bits: (1 or 2)
Parity Bit: (None, Odd, or Even)
Comm Protocol: (Multiple or Single)
Output Format: (F1 to F10)
Dbase Tracking: (Off or On)
B-Scan Output: (Off or On)
36DLP Output: (Off or On)
Fisher Enable: (Off or On)
(See Communication Parameters on page 205 for output parameter definitions.)
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6. Exit this mode by highlighting the Previous Screen option and pressing [ENTER].
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8.5.1
Database Tracking
The Database Tracking gage parameters (calibration settings, transducer type, etc.)
automatically track the values stored at each ID number in the database.
Database Tracking intends to solve a problem that arises when historical data is
downloaded into the gage to guide a current measurement survey. You can use the
displayed ID numbers to guide you through the same series of measurements that were
collected in the original reference survey. You can also compare the current
measurements, as they are made, with the previous thickness values displayed under the
ID number.
The problem occurs when the original measurements were taken at different gage settings
such as gain, min mode, transducer type, velocity, etc. To make meaningful comparisons
of new data with old data, the setups need to be identical. Database Tracking forces the
gage to automatically adjust its setup to match the setup previously stored at each ID
number.
Another use of this feature is to pre-load a sequence of setups along with a sequence of ID
numbers before the field measurements are taken. The data collection path and setups can
be created in a computer and then downloaded into the Model 37DL PLUS.
When Database Tracking is selected, the following measurement related parameters are
automatically adjusted to match those stored at the current ID number.
Resolution
Units
Gain
Velocity
When Database Tracking is selected and a waveform is stored at the current ID number,
the following additional waveform related parameters are automatically adjusted to match
those stored with that waveform.
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Range
Zoom (On/Off)
Rectification Mode (Full Wave, Half Wave Negative, Half Wave Positive, RF)
If the database does not have any data stored at the current ID number, then the setups
remain unchanged.
Tip:
Even if Database Tracking is activated, you can override the settings for the
current ID number by manually changing any setup parameter.
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3. Press [
] or [
4. Press [
]or [
8.6
Managing Diagnostics
The gage contains several Diagnostic Self Tests to help aid in localizing a suspected
hardware problem or to verify correct hardware operation. These tests can be performed
from the keypad. To go to the Diagnostics menu, press [2nd F], [0] (SETUP). Press [ ]
to highlight Diagnostics, and press [ENTER]. A menu opens with the following options.
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Video
Hardware Status
Error Status
Keypad
To operate the Keypad Test, follow these steps:
1. Press [ ] or [ ] to select Keypad.
2. Press [ENTER]. The display represents a replica of the keypad.
3. Test any key by pressing it on the keypad. If that specific key is working correctly, the
gage beeps and that key is highlighted on the display.
Tip:
8.6.2
[ON/OFF] powers off the gage, and [ENTER] exits the Keypad Test
mode.
Video
To operate the Video Display Test, follow these steps:
1. Press [ ] or [ ] to select Video.
2. Press [ENTER]. This test displays a darkened rectangle, which decreases in size. If at
any time a break appears in the pattern, then there is a problem with the waveform
display. Otherwise, it is operating correctly.
8.6.3
Hardware Status
Note:
8.6.4
Error Status
The Error Status is a log of any error condition that may have occurred during gage
operation. Pressing [MEAS/RESET] clears the error log and returns to the
Measurement mode.
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8.7
Measurement Reset
Communication Reset
DBase Reset
Master Reset
Resets are useful whether you are new or experienced at operating the gage. These resets
provide an efficient short-cut to a known configuration.
8.7.1
Measurement Reset
The Measurement Reset changes the measurement parameters to the factory default
values. The default measurement parameters are listed below.
Measurement
Default Parameter
Material Velocity
0.0 in or mm
0.0 in or mm
25.0 in or 635.0mm
Cal keys
Unlocked
4 per second
Zoom
Off
Range
Minimum range
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8.7.2
Communications Reset
Caution: The Communications Reset permanently deletes all communication parameters
and restores all values to the default settings.
The Communication Reset resets the Communication parameters to the factory default
values. The default communication parameters are listed below.
Baud rate:
19200
Stop Bits:
Parity:
None
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8.7.3
DBase Reset
The Dbase Reset deletes all stored data in the datalogger.
Caution: The Dbase Reset permanently deletes all stored thickness reading/waveforms
that are stored in the Model 37DL PLUS. However, this reset does not delete any stored
transducer setups.
To perform a DBase Reset, follow these steps:
1. Press [2nd F], [0] (SETUP). The Setup mode menu opens.
2. Press [ ] and [ ] to highlight the Resets option. Press [ENTER].
3. Press [ ] and [ ] to highlight the DBASE Reset option. Press [ENTER]. The gage
prompts you with a warning message.
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highlight Cancel and press [ENTER].
8.7.4
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] to
Master Reset
The Master Reset performs all of the gages resets. The measurement parameters and
communication parameters are reset to their default values and the Dbase is also be reset.
Caution: The Master Reset permanently deletes all stored thickness reading/waveforms
that are stored in the Model 37DL PLUS.
To perform the Master Reset, follow these steps:
1. Press [2nd F], [0] (SETUP).
2. Press [ ] or [ ] to highlight the Resets option. Press [ENTER].
3. Press [ ] or [ ] to highlight Master Reset. Press [ENTER]. The gage prompts you
with a warning message.
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4. Press [
]or [
If you want to cancel the operation without resetting the master data, press [
[ ] to highlight Cancel and press [ENTER].
8.8
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Minutes
AM/PM
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Time Display
Mode (US/International)
Month
Day
Year
Date Display
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3. Press [ ], [ ], [
], [
4. Highlight OK and press [ENTER] to exit or highlight Cancel and press [ENTER] to
terminate the new settings.
Note:
8.9
If you select the On option for either the Time Display or the Date Display,
the time and date, respectively, are displayed on the Measurement screen.
Licensed Option
See Chapter Six, Setting Up and Calibrating the 37DL PLUS for the Measurement of
Boiler Tubes and Internal Oxide Scale Measurement: An Optional Feature.
8.10
Oxide Measure
See Chapter Six, Setting Up and Calibrating the 37DL PLUS for the Measurement of
Boiler Tubes and Internal Oxide Scale Measurement: An Optional Feature.
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9.1
In most corrosion measurement applications the Model 37DL PLUS gage automatically
sets the optimum gain by default for the most accurate measurements. Therefore, the gain
does not require adjustment except in special circumstances. Increasing the gain is
generally recommended for high temperature measurements.
The Manual Gain Adjust feature allows the default measurement gain to be manually
increased or decreased in steps of 1 dB. This feature also modifies the way in which echoes
are shown on the waveform display. Normally, the displayed echo height is automatically
adjusted so that the peak of the measured echo is on the screen. This is so the position of the
measured echo is readily observable on the screen independent of its strength and the
receiver gain. However, when manually adjusting the receiver gain, the displayed echo
height is changed to be proportional to the actual echo amplitude at the receiver output
allowing gain changes to be readily observable.
Measured echoes must be at least 20% of screen height in amplitude (first gradicule line
above baseline) in order to be processed for thickness calculation. This allows you to
judge whether the current gain is too high (noise above the baseline is causing the reading
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to be too low), or the gain is too low (the correct backwall echo is below the threshold
causing the reading to double or read too high).
When the gain is set to anything other than default gain, the value in dB (decibels) is
displayed near the lower right side of the waveform.
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To view, restore, or change the receiver gain from the Measurement mode, follow these
steps:
1. Press [GAIN].
The waveform display changes to the Amplitude Proportional to Gain mode, which
is indicated by a gain value on the waveform display. The gain remains equal to the
default value.
2. Press [GAIN] again to restore the last previously set gain or press [ ] or [ ] to adjust
the gain.
The effect of your action becomes immediately visible in the height of the echoes and
the gain value on the waveform display. After changing the gain, resume making
measurements with the displayed echoes proportional to gain.
3. Press [GAIN] again to return to the automatically adjusted Echo Height mode
(default gain). Default gain is indicated by a blank Gain field ( dB).
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The Automatic Gain Optimization feature adjusts the gain by using actual material noise
level measurements rather than fixed gain boosts or fixed attenuators. While the
transducer is coupled to a thick sample of the material of interest, the gage measures the
peak noise level up to the specified back wall thickness. Then the gage adjusts the gain
value up or down to produce the maximum back wall echo sensitivity without hanging up
on noise.
Performing the gain optimization procedure on different materials may yield different
results. In the case of grainy materials such as cast iron or high surface noise materials
such as aluminium, this procedure may result in a decrease in gain. In the case of hot
materials with rough surfaces or other highly attenuating but low noise materials, this
procedure may produce an increase in the gain.
To perform Automatic Gain Optimization, follow these steps:
1. Press [2nd F], [GAIN] (OPT) while in the Measurement mode.
The gage responds by displaying 0.000, 0.00 or 0.0, depending on units and
resolution.
2. Enter the estimated thickness of the material sample.
It is better to guess low, if you are uncertain. The sample should match the material to
be measured as closely as possible in surface condition and temperature.
3. Couple the selected transducer to the test material and press [MEAS/RESET].
Gain optimization is performed and the gage returns to the Measurement mode. The
optimized gain value, XX dB, is shown near the lower right corner of the waveform.
9.2.1
9.2.2
You can also restore the default gain by turning the gage off and on and
pressing [ZERO].
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9.3
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To deactivate the Extended Blank, press [2nd F], [1] (EXTD BLK) again.
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9.4
9.4.1
Uncoated wall thickness measurements can also be made in the Echo-toEcho mode, so you do not have to switch between modes when measuring
both coated and uncoated areas.
Automatic Mode
There are two modes available in the Echo-to-Echo mode: Automatic mode and
Manual mode. The Automatic mode is easier to use and is recommended for most
applications. (See Manual Mode on page 110.)
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9.4.2
Manual Mode
There are two modes available in the Echo-to-Echo mode: Automatic mode and
Manual mode. The Manual mode lets you adjust the gain and blanking functions, which
provides greater flexibility in difficult measurement situations where the Automatic
mode may be less effective. (See Automatic Mode on page 109.)
To select the Manual mode, follow these steps:
1. Press [2nd F] [ZOOM].
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Adjustments in Manual Echo-to-Echo on page 111.) You can press [ ] and [ ] to adjust
the gain in order to detect low amplitude signals or ignore unwanted signals.
Note:
9.4.3
You do not have to press [GAIN] to activate the [ ] and [ ] keys because
Gain Adjust is automatically enabled when you select Manual EtoE mode.
9.4.4
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9.4.5
Transducer Type
Thickness Range*
D798
D790/791
D797
M201
Table 8
In some cases, an error can occur if you are using a D790 transducer above 0.7" (18mm).
Typically, this error is due to a mode-converted shear-wave echo that may appear before
the second backwall echo. If this unwanted echo is larger than the second backwall echo,
the gage measures to it, which produces a thinner reading.
You can usually distinguish the unwanted shear-wave echo from the correct backwall
echo by examining the waveform display. The second backwall echo appears at the same
distance beyond the first backwall echo as the first backwall echo appears beyond the zero
thickness point. If there is an echo between the first two multiples of the backwall echo it
is probably a mode-converted shear-wave echo. Use the Echo-to-Echo Manual mode
techniques and Manual blank to eliminate this error. (See Manual Mode on page 110.)
Also, using the D797 transducer beyond 0.7" (18mm) helps eliminate the possibility of
this error.
In some cases the second or third backwall echo is smaller in amplitude than subsequent
echoes causing the gage to give a double or triple reading. If you are using a D790, this
effect may occur around 0.2" (5mm) on flat smooth steel samples. If this occurs, it is
clearly visible on the waveform display and you can work around it by using the Echo-toEcho Manual mode or moving the Extended Blank beyond the previously detected first
peak echo.
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When you use a M201 single element transducer and the paint/metal interface is large
enough to be detected, then you must set the Extended Blank to extend beyond that echo.
The gage should measure between the first two pairs of backwall echoes.
When the Model 37DL PLUS cannot make an Echo-to-Echo reading, the LOS flag on the
thickness display is enabled. In this case, the waveform display shows that either no
echoes are large enough to be detected (no detection marker) or that only one echo is
detectable (detection marker begins at detected echo but extends indefinitely to the right).
Press [GAIN], [ ] and [ ] to increase the gain in order to make a good Echo-to-Echo
reading. However, if this does not help make a good Echo-to-Echo reading, you can still
obtain an approximate measurement by returning to the Normal Measurement mode. (If
you are using M201, switch to a dual element transducer.)
9.4.6
9.5
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B-Scan Size Mode: Determines the size of the B-Scan. You can select the Half option
for a half-screen B-Scan, or the Full option for a full-screen B-Scan. The Half option
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displays a half-height A-Scan waveform that allows space for the half-height B-Scan
(See Display Half B-Scan on page 116). The Full option does not display an A-Scan,
which allows enough space to display the B-Scan on the entire screen (See Display
Full B-Scan on page 116).
B-Scan Direction: Determines the direction that the data is updated or drawn on the
Model 37DL PLUS screen. Choose the B-Scan direction based on the direction of
transducer movement.
Left to right: Causes the data to start at the right of the screen and scroll to the left,
but produces a B-Scan that is properly orientated based on transducer movement.
Right to left: Causes the data to start at the left of the screen and scroll to the right.
B-Scan LOS Mode: Determines how the B-Scan operates when a Loss of Signal
(LOS) occurs.
Stop: Causes the B-Scan to stop scrolling when a LOS occurs. If the B-scan is set
to stop on LOS, and the gage regains measurements, a blank vertical line is
inserted into the B-Scan. This is a marker showing that a LOS has occurred at the
marked position.
B-Scan Freeze Mode: Determines which waveform and thickness reading are
displayed when you press [FREEZE] during a scan.
Show Minimum: Displays the waveform and thickness reading for the minimum
reading collected during the scan.
Show Maximum: Displays the waveform and thickness reading for the maximum
reading collected during the scan.
Show Current: Displays the last thickness reading made before pressing
[FREEZE].
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If the minimum or maximum value moved off the B-Scan screen, press
[FREEZE] to center the B-Scan and the review marker on the minimum or
maximum thickness.
Min Waveform
Review Marker
Minimum
Thickness
Location
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B-Scan Max THK Mode: Determines the vertical scale of the B-Scan.
A-Scan Range: The top and bottom of the vertical scale corresponds to the start
and end of the range of the A-Scan display.
Specified THK: Prompts you to input a value for the B-Scan maximum thickness
by pressing [0]-[9]. The top of the vertical scale represents the zero value and the
bottom of the scale is the value that was input as the maximum thickness.
Note:
GE Panametrics does not recommend using the A-Scan Zoom feature when
the B-Scan Max Thickness is set to A-Scan Range. Zoom constantly
adjusts the start and the end-points of the A-Scan Range resulting in a BScan image where the Scale changes as the thickness changes. Use the AScan Zoom feature if the B-Scan Max thickness is set to a specified value.
B-Scan Max Thickness: If you select Specified THK as the B-Scan Max THK
mode (see above), then this option lets you enter the maximum B-Scan thickness. The
allowable range is 0.000" to 25.000" (0.00mm to 635.00mm).
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] to select None,
None: Disables both B-Scan and DB-Grid leaving the gage is in Standard mode.
B-Scan: Enables B-Scan function.
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9.5.1
9.5.2
9.5.3
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9.5.4
Save the minimum or maximum thickness reading and waveform along with the held
B-Scan
(Review the steps below to perform any of the tasks listed above.)
To save a live thickness reading while the B-Scan is running, do the following:
Press [SAVE] at any time while the B-scan is running to save the current thickness
reading.
To save any reviewed thickness reading on a held B-Scan do the following:
If Freeze Review is enabled, press [ ] and [ ] to review any thickness on the held
B-Scan. Press [SAVE] at the position of the review marker to save the thickness for
that position into the datalogger.
To save the minimum or maximum thickness reading for a held B-Scan, do the following:
When B-Scan Freeze Opt is set to Show Min or Show Max, the gage displays the
minimum or maximum thickness reading with associated waveform when you press
[FREEZE]. You can save this value by pressing [SAVE] while the minimum or
maximum thickness reading is displayed.
To save the minimum or maximum A-Scan along with the held B-Scan, do the following:
When B-Scan Freeze Opt is set to Show Min or Show Max, the gage displays the
minimum or maximum thickness reading when you press [FREEZE]. You can save
the thickness value along with waveform and B-Scan by pressing [2nd F], [SAVE]
while the minimum or maximum thickness reading is displayed.
Note:
9.6
When a B-Scan screen is saved to the datalogger, the gage saves the
thickness value at all 200 data points on the display. All thickness values on
a saved B-Scan can be reviewed during ID Review. Recall the saved B-Scan
and use the [ ] and [ ] keys to review each thickness reading.
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The following are definitions of the available Grid View options. Use this information to
help you get the best results to meet your needs. (The steps to select any of these
parameters begin on page 120.)
Figure 67
Grid Size Mode: Determines the size of the database grid. You can select the Half
option for a half-screen grid, or the Full option for a full-screen grid. The Half option
displays a half-screen A-Scan waveform and a half-screen database grid (See Display
Half Database Grid on page 120). The Full option does not display an A-Scan
displays the database grid on the entire screen (See Display Full Database Grid on
page 121).
Reverse Grid Rows: Reverses the rows in the grid from ascending to descending. Note
that the ID number increments in the order assigned when the file was originally set up
(by row, by column, zig-zag, etc.) unless changed using Edit-Rename from the File
option.
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Reverse Grid Cols: Reverses the columns in the grid from ascending to descending.
Note that the ID number increments in the order assigned when the file was originally
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File option.
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Transpose Grid: Allows the gage to interchange the rows and columns in a grid. The
rows are displayed on the x-axis and the columns are displayed on the y-axis. Note that
the ID number increments in the order assigned when the file was originally set up (by
row, by column, zig-zag, etc.) unless changed using Edit-Rename from the File
option.
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Linearize Rows and Columns: Allows the gage to display the grid IDs in linear form.
Figure 74
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Data Cell Flag: Displays a single data flag with each data cell in the database grid. If
you select this option, the data flag is displayed in a small box to the right of the
thickness value in the data cell. You can omit the data flag by selecting None, or you
can select one of the following data flags: Min/Max, Alarm, or A-Scan.
Alarm flag: L indicates any kind of low alarm condition including a standard
low alarm condition or a previous thickness alarm. H indicates any high alarm
condition. - (dash character) indicates no alarm condition.
A-Scan flag: W indicates that a waveform is stored with the thickness. - (dash
character) indicates a waveform is not stored with the thickness.
Figure 75
] and [
] to change the
None: Disables both B-Scan and DB-Grid while the gage is in Standard mode.
B-Scan: Enables B-Scan function.
DB Grid: Enables DB-Grid function.
4. Press [ ] and [ ] to highlight the other options (Reverse Grid Rows, Reverse Grid
Columns, Transpose Grid, Linearize Rows and Columns). Press [ ] and [ ] to
change the parameters. (See parameter definitions beginning on page 117.)
5. Complete parameter selections and press [MEAS/RESET] to return to
Measurement mode with Grid View enabled.
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9.6.3
You can select one of the following data flag conditions to appear in the
attribute field of a grid cell: alarms (H or L), min/max (m or M), or saved AScan ("W"). This setting is used globally in Measurement mode and ID
Review mode.
9.6.4
The ID number increments in the order assigned when the file was originally
set up (by row, by column, zig-zag, etc.) regardless of how the grid is
displayed on the screen (reversed rows, or reversed columns or transposed
grid) unless changed using Edit-Rename from the File option.
Grid Navigation
To navigate a grid, follow these steps:
1. Press [ID#] while in Measurement mode. The following data is displayed on the
screen:
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Current Filename
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2. Press [ ], [ ], [
], or [
3. Press [2nd F], [ ] to jump to the last ID location in the file. Press [2nd F], [ ] to jump
to the first ID location in the file.
4. Press [ID#] at any time to edit the displayed ID location.
Note:
In order to maintain the format of the grid, inserted or appended IDs are
represented by a shaded cell. To view the edited ID, highlight the shaded cell
and press [ZOOM]. The grid is changed to a linear view and the inserted or
appended ID number is displayed. Press [ZOOM] again to return to the grid
view.
9.7
9.8
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] or [
] to select Off or
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] to select 2, 3,
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To make thickness readings using the Avg/Min Measurement mode, follow these steps:
1. Couple your transducer to the material and the thickness appears on the display.
2. Press [SAVE] to display the thickness in the left most thickness box. Each time you
press [SAVE] the current thickness reading appears in the next shaded box moving to
the right while the minimum or average of the thickness readings is automatically
calculated and placed in the right most box.
3. Press [SAVE] when the Min or Average box are highlighted to store that value in the
datalogger at the current ID# location and clear all the boxes.
Note:
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] or [
] to select On or
] or [
] to select Manual or
Manual: Specifies an initial current temperature value. Display or update the current
temperature directly from Measurement mode by entering [2nd], [7] (Temp).
Auto: Automatically acquires the current temperature through an optional probe
connected to the gages serial port.
5. Press [ ] or [ ] to highlight the Degree Units option. Press [
Fahrenheit or Celsius.
] or [
] to select
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500 F
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10. When Temperature Compensation mode is set to Manual, you can change the
current temperature by pressing [2ndF], [7] (TEMP) and entering the new
temperature using the numeric keys. If you do not enter a different temperature for
each measurement location, then the gage uses the current temperature until the value
is changed.
11. When Temperature Compensation mode is set to Auto, you can send the current
temperature directly to the gage using the optional temperature probe.
Note:
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Both the thickness and current temperature values are saved to the internal
datalogger.
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10
Opening a File
Copying a File
Deleting a File
Editing/Renaming a File
Saving Data
Erasing Data
Generating Reports
Note:
10.1
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Recall stored data to the gage displays, printed out, or send to a computer
Receive previously transmitted thickness and waveform data back from a computer
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Previous
Thickness
ID number
Date/Time
Figure 81
You can store either thickness measurements only or thickness measurements with an
associated waveform. When each measurement is stored, the gage also stores a complete
description of the measurement conditions with the measurement. The additional data
stored with each thickness value includes:
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File Name
Identifier
Differential Mode
Alarm Mode
Alarm Status
Velocity
Resolution
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When a waveform is stored, the following additional information is stored with it:
Zoom Status
Delay
Range
Rectification Mode
You can store a maximum of 60,000 thickness values without waveforms at any one time
in the Model 37DL PLUS. You can also store up to 4,500 thickness values with
waveforms.
10.2
10.2.1
10.2.2
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0123456789
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
space - . / , : # *
The allowable number of ID numbers within a file is dependent on the total number of
identifiers in the datalogger. There are no restrictions on the use of any allowed character
at any position in an ID number except that you cannot use a space as either the first or last
character of the ID number.
10.2.3
Figure 82
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10.2.4
Comment Structure
Use Comments to annotate individual measurement sites in the database for unusual
measurement conditions. Save these notes with or without the thickness measurement
data as a permanent record of conditions encountered at the time of the survey.
Typical Comments are:
THIN AREA
THICK AREA
OUT OF TOLERANCE
MIN THICKNESS
MAX THICKNESS
NO READING
SEE WAVEFORM
A comment is a 16 character text note that can attach to a thickness reading in the database.
The gage is capable of storing a maximum of 26 different comments per file, each of
which is identified by a comment code letter A, B, ...Z. Comments are user definable for
each file and can be alphanumeric. You can store 1 to 4 comments per thickness reading.
Allowable characters are as follows:
0123456789
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
space - . / , : # *
There are no restrictions on the use of any allowed character at any position in a comment
except that you cannot use a space as either the first or last character of the ID number.
All comments stored with a reading appear as their associated letter code in the flags
section of the transmitted output. The full definition of each comment is written out in its
entirety in a comment table once transferred to a computer or printer.You can also view
Comment code definitions on the gage display as shown below.
Figure 83
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(See Creating or Editing Comment Tables from the Model 37DL PLUS on page 167 for
further instructions on using comments in the datalogger.)
10.3
10.3.1
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10.3.2
10.3.3
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Figure 85
Figure 86
Incremental
Sequential
Boiler
Note:
As the list of file types is scrolled through, the right hand side of the display
dynamically responds showing the required entry parameters to create the
specific file types.
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10.3.3.1
Incremental
After entering a starting ID number (up to 20 alphanumeric characters long) the gage
automatically increments to the subsequent ID numbers using the following incrementing
rules:
Only that portion of an ID number consisting of digits and letters (no punctuation
marks) beginning with the right-most character and extending leftward to the first
punctuation mark or to the left-most character (whichever comes first) can increment.
Digits are cycled 0, 1, 2, ..., 9, 0, etc. The 9 to 0 transition is done only after
incrementing the character to the left. Letters are cycled A, B, C, ..., Z, A, etc. The Z to
A transition is done only after incrementing the character to the left. In either case, if
there is no character to the left, or if the character to the left is a punctuation mark then
the ID number cannot increment.
If an ID number cannot increment, then after a reading is saved, an long error beep
sounds and the momentary message CANNOT INCREMENT is shown on the
waveform display. Subsequent saves overwrite readings if you do not manually
change the ID number first.
Note:
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To make the gage increment through a range of numbers several digits wide
while beginning with a single digit ID number, the maximum number of
digit positions must be entered initially using leading zeroes. See Example 1.
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1. Initial
Limit
2. Initial
Limit
3. Initial
Limit
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1
2
3
.
.
.
9
ABC
ABD
ABE
.
.
.
ABZ
ACA
ACB
.
.
.
ZZZ
ABC*12*34
ABC*12*35
ABC*12*36
.
.
.
ABC*12*99
4. Initial
Limit
5. Initial
Limit
0001
0002
0003
.
.
.
0009
0010
.
.
.
9999
1A
1B
1C
.
.
.
1Z
2A
2B
.
.
.
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] or [
At any time, you can press [2nd F], [ ] or [2nd F], [ ] to scroll between
entry fields on the display. This is helpful if an error is made and you want to
scroll back to a previous field.
Figure 88
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7. Enter a file name using the gages editing commands. A file name may consist of one
to 32 DOS legal characters. Press [ENTER].
Enter File Description, Inspector ID, and Location-Note fields using the same
process. After each entry, press [ENTER] to tab to the next field.
8. Select Normal, Temp Comp, or Thru Coat for the File Data Mode option by
pressing [ ] or [ ]. Press [ENTER].
Normal: Designates a file used to store standard thickness readings.
Temp Comp: Saves both material temperature and temperature compensation
thickness.
Thru Coat: Saves both material and coating thickness when using the Thru Coat
function.
Oxide Layer: Both the Material (boiler tube) and Internal Oxide thickness when using
the optional Oxide software.
Note:
This selection will not be available if the optional Oxide software is not
loaded on the 37DL PLUS.
] or [
]. Press
In order to successfully create the file, a file name must be assigned. All other
fields in this screen are optional.
] and [
]. Press [ENTER].
Cancel: The gage terminates the file create process and returns to the Measurement
mode with the file and ID number unchanged. The datalogger contents remain
unchanged. The file is not created.
Done: The gage returns to the Measurement mode with this new file as the active file
and the first ID number in the file as the active ID number.
10.3.3.2
Sequential
A Sequential File is defined by a starting and an ending ID number. The resulting file is
inclusive of the starting and ending points and all points in between.
Example 2: Start ID# = ABC123
End ID# = ABC135
Resulting file would contain the following list of ID numbers:
ABC123
ABC124
ABC125
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.
.
ABC135
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] or [
At any time, you can press [2nd F], [ ] or [2nd F], [ ] to scroll between
entry fields on the display. This is helpful if an error is made and you want to
scroll back to a previous field.
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Figure 90
7. Enter a file name using the gages editing commands. A file name may consist of one
to 32 DOS legal characters. Press [ENTER].
Enter File Description, Inspector ID, and Location-Note fields using the same
process. After each entry, press [ENTER] to tab to the next field.
8. Select Normal, Temp Comp, or Thru Coat for the File Data Mode option by
pressing [ ] or [ ]. Press [ENTER].
Normal: Designates a file used to store standard thickness readings.
Temp Comp: Saves both material temperature and temperature compensation
thickness.
Thru Coat: Saves both material and coating thickness when using the Thru Coat
function.
Oxide Layer: Both the Material (boiler tube) and Internal Oxide thickness when using
the optional Oxide software.
Note:
This selection will not be available if the optional Oxide software is not
loaded on the 37DL PLUS.
] or [
]. Press
In order to successfully create the file, a file name must be assigned. All other
fields in this screen are optional.
] and [
]. Press [ENTER].
Cancel: The gage terminates the file create process and returns to the Measurement
mode with the file and ID number unchanged. The datalogger contents remain
unchanged. The file is not created.
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Done: The gage returns to the Measurement mode with this new file as the active file
and the first ID number in the file as the active ID number.
10.3.3.3
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] or [
At any time, you can press [2nd F], [ ] or [2nd F], [ ] to scroll between
entry fields on the display. This is helpful if an error is made and you want to
scroll back to a previous field.
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Figure 92
This selection will not be available if the optional Oxide software is not
loaded on the 37DL PLUS.
] or [
]. Press
In order to successfully create the file, a file name must be assigned. All other
fields in this screen are optional.
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] and [
]. Press [ENTER].
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Cancel: The gage terminates the file create process and returns to the Measurement
mode with the file and ID number unchanged. The datalogger contents remain
unchanged. The file is not created.
Done: The gage returns to the Measurement mode with this new file as the active file
and the first ID number in the file as the active ID number.
10.3.3.4
Figure 93
How is a grid used? A grid structure may associate one dimension of the grid (e.g., the
columns) with the physical parts whose wall thickness is to be measured. The particular
measurement points on each part are then associated with the other dimension of the grid
(e.g., the rows). Figure 94 on page 146.
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Figure 94
Alternatively, the rows and columns of a grid may refer to a two dimensional map of
measurement points on the surface of one part. In this case a different grid is made for each
part. Figure 95 on page 147.
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Name: Elbow
Rows: 01 thru 10
Columns: A thru E
IDs: Elbow/A0 thru Elbow/E10
Name: Tee
Rows: 1 thru 4
Columns: 1 thru 3
IDs: Tee/11 thru Tee/34
Figure 95
Figure 96
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] or [
At any time [2nd F], [ ] or [2nd F], [ ] may be pressed to scroll between
entry fields on the display. This is helpful if an error is made and you want to
scroll back to a previous field.
Figure 97
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This selection will not be available if the optional Oxide software is not
loaded on the 37DL PLUS.
] or [
]. Press
In order to successfully create the file, a file name must be assigned. All other
fields in this screen are optional.
] and [
]. Press [ENTER].
Cancel: The gage terminates the file create process and returns to the Measurement
mode with the file and ID number unchanged. The datalogger contents remain
unchanged. The file is not created.
Done: The gage returns to the Measurement mode with this new file as the active file
and the first ID number in the file as the active ID number.
Note:
10.3.3.5
The Model 37DL PLUS has the ability to add a row, add a column, and
change the incrementing direction after a grid file is created. See Editing/
Renaming a File on page 164.
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Example 5:
Start Column A
End Column J
(Start Grid Coordinate = A01)
Start Row 01
Start Row 17
(End Grid Coordinate = J17
Custom Points = LEFT
CENTER
RIGHT
Resulting file would contain the following list of ID numbers:
A01LEFT
A01CENTER
A01RIGHT
A02LEFT
.
.
.
J17RIGHT
To create a 2-D Grid with Custom Points file, follow these steps:
1. Press [FILE]. The File Options menu opens.
2. Press [ ] and [ ] to highlight the Create option.The following screen opens:
Figure 98
The columns of the Model 37DL PLUS can increment past Z. Example: Start
Column: A; End Column: AC; Column Result: A, B, C...Z, AA, AB, AC.
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] or [
At any time [2nd F], [ ] or [2nd F], [ ] may be pressed to scroll between
entry fields on the display. This is helpful if an error is made and you want to
scroll back to a previous field.
Figure 99
6. Enter a file name using the gages editing commands. A file name may consist of one
to 32 DOS legal characters. Press [ENTER].
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Enter File Description, Inspector ID, and Location-Note fields using the same
process. After each entry press [ENTER] to tab to the next field.
7. Select Normal, Temp Comp, or Thru Coat for the File Data Mode option by
pressing [ ] or [ ]. Press [ENTER].
Normal: Designates a file used to store standard thickness readings.
Temp Comp: Saves both material temperature and temperature compensation
thickness.
Thru Coat: Saves both material and coating thickness when using the Thru Coat
function.
Oxide Layer: Both the Material (boiler tube) and Internal Oxide thickness when using
the optional Oxide software.
Note:
This selection will not be available if the optional Oxide software is not
loaded on the 37DL PLUS.
] or [
]. Press
In order to successfully create the file, a file name must be assigned. All other
fields in this screen are optional.
] and [
] . Press [ENTER].
Cancel: The gage terminates the file create process and returns to the Measurement
mode with the file and ID number unchanged. The datalogger contents remain
unchanged. The file is not created.
Done: The gage returns to the Measurement mode with this new file as the active file
and the first ID number in the file as the active ID number.
Note:
10.3.3.6
The Model 37DL PLUS has the ability to add a row, add a column, and
change the incrementing direction after a grid file is created. See Editing/
Renaming a File on page 164.
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from its first to its last value. This continues until the ID number that refers to the last
column, last row and last point is reached. You can select either the columns, rows or
points to increment first.
How is a 3-D Grid Used? A three-dimensional grid structure may associate twodimensions of the grid (e.g., the columns and rows) with the physical coordinates on the
part whose wall thickness is to be measured. The particular measurement points on each
part are then associated with the third dimension of the grid (e.g., the points). This scenario
allows multiple readings to be stored at each grid coordinate.
Example 6:
Start Column = A
End Column = F
Start Row = 1
End Row = 4
Start Point = X
End Point = Z
Resulting file would contain the following list of ID numbers
A1X
A1Y
A1Z
A2X
.
.
.
A4Z
B1X
B1Y
.
.
.
F4Z
Note:
You can select which dimension increments first, second and third. The
example above assumes that you chose to increment the point first, the row
second and the column third.
To create a 3-D Grid with Custom Points file, follow these steps:
1. Press [FILE]. The File Options menu opens.
2. Press [ ] and [ ] to highlight the Create option.The following screen opens:
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Figure 100 Selecting a 3-D Grid with Custom Points File Type
3. Select the 3-D Grid option.
4. Enter the desired starting column for the grid. (See Standard Editing Commands on
page 132 for more detail about entering data.) Press [ENTER].
5. Enter the desired ending column. Press [ENTER].
Note:
The columns of the Model 37DL PLUS can increment past Z. Example: Start
Column: A; End Column: AC; Column Result: A, B, C...Z, AA, AB, AC.
6. Enter the desired starting row for the grid. Press [ENTER].
7. Enter the ending row for the grid. Press [ENTER].
8. Enter the starting point for the grid. Press [ENTER].
9. Enter the ending point for the grid. Press [ENTER].
The Increment First By selection is highlighted
Continue with the following steps:
1. Press [ ] or [
[ENTER].
] or [
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] to highlight Cancel if
At any time [2nd F], [ ] or [2nd F], [ ] may be pressed to scroll between
entry fields on the display. This is helpful if an error is made and you want to
scroll back to a previous field.
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This selection will not be available if the optional Oxide software is not
loaded on the 37DL PLUS.
] or [
]. Press
In order to successfully create the file, a file name must be assigned. All other
fields in this screen are optional.
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] and [
]. Press [ENTER].
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Cancel: The gage terminates the file create process and returns to the Measurement
mode with the file and ID number unchanged. The datalogger contents remain
unchanged. The file is not created.
Done: The gage returns to the Measurement mode with this new file as the active file
and the first ID number in the file as the active ID number.
10.3.3.7
Boiler
A Boiler file is a special file type designed specifically for boiler applications A common
method for identifying a thickness measurement location is by a three dimensional
approach. The first dimension is Elevation, which refers to the physical distance from the
bottom to the top of the boiler. The second dimension is Tube Number, which refers to
the number of boiler tubes that need inspection. The third dimension is the Custom Point,
which refers to the actual thickness reading location at the specified elevation on the
specified tube. When these three dimensions are combined a single ID number is formed
to precisely identify the exact location of each thickness reading. For example:
Example 7:
Elevations = 10ft-, 20ft-, 45ft-, 100ftStart tube = 01
End tube = 73
Custom points = L, C, R (left, center, right)
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1. Press [ ] or [
[ENTER].
] or [
] or [
At any time [2nd F], [ ] or [2nd F], [ ] may be pressed to scroll between
entry fields on the display. This is helpful if an error is made and you want to
scroll back to a previous field.
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Note:
This selection will not be available if the optional Oxide software is not
loaded on the 37DL PLUS.
] or [
]. Press
In order to successfully create the file, a file name must be assigned. All other
fields in this screen are optional.
] and [
]. Press [ENTER].
Cancel: The gage terminates the file create process and returns to the Measurement
mode with the file and ID number unchanged. The datalogger contents remain
unchanged. The file is not created.
Done: The gage returns to the Measurement mode with this new file as the active file
and the first ID number in the file as the active ID number.
10.4
Opening a File
Use the File Open function to retrieve a file stored in the datalogger and mark it as the
active file in the Measurement mode.
To open a File, follow these steps:
1. Press [FILE]. The File Options menu opens.:
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] or [
] to move
4. Press [ENTER].
The Open option is highlighted.
Note:
When scrolling through the file names, a descriptive header for the
highlighted file name appears on the lower section of the display. This
information can assist in selecting the proper file if you are uncertain of the
exact file name.
5. Press [ENTER] to confirm opening the file. If you want to terminate the action press
[ ] or [ ] to highlight the Cancel option. Press [ENTER].
If you select the Open option, the gage returns to the Measurement mode with the
selected file as the active file and the ID number is set to the first ID number in the file.
10.5
Copying a File
You can duplicate a file that already exists in the datalogger by using the File Copy
function. This function provides two options:
The File Copy function is useful when a new file needs to be created with the exact same
structure as a previous file.
To copy a file, follow these steps:
1. Press [FILE]. The File Options menu opens.
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This selection determines if previously stored thickness readings from the original file
are copied into the new file. If you select No, the ID Numbers are copied, but the
thickness field is left blank.
The Copy option is highlighted.
6. Press [ENTER] to confirm the File Copy.
If you wish to terminate the File Copy, press [
option and press [ENTER].
] or [
7. Use the File Open commands to activate the newly copied file. (See Opening a File on
page 160.)
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10.6
Deleting a File
The File Delete function is used to Erase files from the datalogger memory.
Note:
Once a file is deleted there is no way to recover any information that was
once contained in that file unless it has previously been copied to another file
or transferred to a computer. Files that are Delete Protected cannot be deleted
until Delete Protection is disabled using the File Edit Rename feature. (See
Editing/Renaming a File on page 164.)
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4. Press [ENTER] to select and place the check mark next to the file you want to delete.
To deselect a file, highlight the file name and press [ENTER] to remove the check
mark.
Note:
When scrolling through the file names, a descriptive header for the
highlighted file name appears on the lower section of the display. This
information can assist in selecting the proper file if you are uncertain of the
exact file name.
5. When you are done selecting the files to delete, press [2nd F], [ ] and the Delete
option is highlighted.
6. Press [ ] or [
[ENTER].
7. Press [ENTER] on the Delete option to confirm erasing data. If you wish to terminate
this process press [ ] or [ ] to highlight the Cancel option and press [ENTER].
To delete an active file or a range of data in a file, follow these steps:
1. Press [2nd F], [FILE] (CLR MEM). The ID - Range CLR screen opens:
10.7
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Editing/Renaming a File
Using the Editing-Rename function gives you the ability to edit file header information,
disable File Delete Protection, add rows or columns to a grid file, and change the
incrementing order of data. You can also change one or all of the following fields in a file:
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This function does not let you edit the File type and is not used for editing individual
Measurement Identifiers or actual Thickness Readings.
1. Press [FILE]. The File Options menu opens.
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the display will dynamically display the descriptive file header information
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for each file. This will assist in choosing the proper file if the file name is
unknown.
4. Press [ENTER] after completing the edits. The File Description field for editing is
highlighted.
Continue this procedure until all desired fields are edited. At any time press [2nd F],
[ ] and [2nd F], [ ] to move from one field to another.
5. When you finish editing file header information on a non-grid file, the gage will
highlight the Done or Cancel option. Press the [ ] or [ ] to select Done and press
[ENTER] to save the changes, or select Cancel to cancel the changes leaving the file
header unchanged.
6. When you finish editing file header information on a grid file, the gage will highlight
the Continue or Cancel option. Press the [ ] or [ ] to select Continue and the
gage will display the Grid Edit screen.
You can increase the size of a grid file, but you cannot decrease it.
7. When you are done editing the ending row, column, or point, the Done or Cancel
option will be highlighted. Press the [ ] or [ ] to select Done to finish editing and
return to the Measure screen, or select Cancel to cancel all the changes and return to
the Measure screen.
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10.9
Note:
If there are any previous comments, the screen may show those comments.
3. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the letter code for the comment you wish to program. A
comment is assigned a letter code A-Z.
4. Press [ ] and [ ] to activate the Edit mode. (See Standard Editing Commands on
page 132 for more detail about entering data.)
10.9.1
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] or [
4. Press [
] or [
5. Press [VEL] to delete the characters in the comment. The comment text will be erased.
Deleting comment text does not delete comment codes from the measurement
database.
Note:
10.9.2
The text of comment codes that are already stored with measurements in the
current database should not be deleted since that destroys the meaning of the
stored codes. You can delete the text for unused comment codes at any time.
Copy a Note
The Note Copy function can be used to copy a note table from one file to another file in
the Model 37DL PLUS. This is very useful when you are creating files from the Model
37DL PLUS and want to use a common note table.
To Copy a Note Table, follow these steps:
1. Press [FILE]. The File Options menu opens.
2. Press [ ] and [ ] to highlight the Note-Copy option. Press [ENTER].
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5. Press [
] and [
Note:
Copying a comment table to a file that has existing stored comments may
redefine the meaning of existing stored comments. For example, if A = Hot
Surfaces in the original comment table and you copy a comment table where
A = Painted Surfaces, it changes the definition of A, and thus changes the
meaning of any previous stored A comments.
Database Tracking
See Database Tracking on page 95.
10.10
Saving Data
Store displayed thickness value or both the thickness and waveform in the datalogger
pressing [SAVE]. All of the appropriate calibration and setup parameters are also stored
simultaneously. (See Understanding the Datalogger on page 127 for a complete
description of what is stored in the datalogger.)
If a measurement is already stored at the current ID number, pressing [SAVE] overwrites
the old thickness reading with the current thickness reading unless the overwrite
protection feature is enabled. (See ID Overwrite Protection on page 92.)
If you do not want to save a measurement at a specific ID, press [SAVE] while no
measurement is taken. The gage will store an LOS condition and -.- at the specific ID
number.
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10.10.1
Oxide Thickness: Saving thickness of steel and thickness of inside oxide space.
Only one type of data can be stored in a file. The Model 37DL PLUS automatically
designates the file type based on the first thickness reading saved in the file. The gage does
not let you store different file type data in a single file.
10.10.2
10.10.3
Save Comments
Up to four comments may be stored at each identifier within a file.
To save a comment, follow these steps:
1. Press [2nd F], [ID#] (Note). The Notes table opens, similar to the display shown
below.
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10.11
The comment codes are automatically untagged every time you press
[SAVE]. Therefore, you must select the desired comment code before using
it.
Review datalogger contents by scanning through stored ID locations in the active file.
Move within the database and change the current ID location to any location that
already exists in the database.
Change the current ID location to any location that already exists in the database for
the purposes of editing that ID location.
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Stored Waveform (if any) with Status Flags (described in figure below)
Datalogger Flags: The area composed of four small boxes in the upper right corner of
the waveform area is reserved for status flags describing the displayed stored
thickness values. The flags are the same single letter abbreviations for status words
that are transmitted by the gage using the Sending commands. (See Managing
Communications/Data Transfer on page 199.) The flags that are defined for each box
are described in the figure below.
The Review mode is indicated by ID Review section in the center of the display. An
example is shown in the figure below:
M: Standard Measurement
L: Standard LOS
E: AE to E Measurement
l: AE to E LOS
e: ME to E Measurement
n: ME to E LOS
1: Mode 1 Meas
2: Mode 2 Meas
3: Mode 3 Meas
a: Mode 1 LOS
b: Mode 2 LOS
c: Mode 3 LOS
Differential Mode
D: Diff Absolute
d: Diff Percentage
G: Gain Modified
m: MIN
M: MAX
Standard Alarm
A: Alarm Standard
H: High Alarm Standard
L: Low Alarm Standard
-: No Alarm/Diff
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To change the current ID Location to a new ID, which does not yet exist in the
database. This mode is useful when you want to include additional measurement
points to the active file. Additional ID Locations can be added anywhere in the
database (beginning, middle, end.)
Note:
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] or [
The Append option has the edited ID number appended to the end of the file.
The Insert option has the edited ID inserted before the current ID Location.
3. Press [SAVE] with or without an active measurement in order for the edited ID to
become a permanent part of the database. After pressing [SAVE], the sequence
resumes at the previous current ID.
4. Press [ID#] to Return to the ID Review mode with the Displayed ID modified as
edited. The ID Review mode is entered with the ID selected in the Edit mode. If this
number is not in the database, it will be lost when any review key is pressed.
10.13
Erasing Data
Note:
10.13.1
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3. Press [2nd F], [FILE] (Clr Mem) to erase the data at the displayed ID number, the
thickness value, the setup information, and the waveform. The displayed ID number
changes to the next ID number in the sequence following the one erased.
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Note:
10.13.2
Erase a File
See Deleting a File on page 163.
10.13.3
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10.14
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Baud Rate:
19200
Word Length: 8
Parity:
None
Stop Bits:
2. Plug the GE Panametrics Bar Code Wand into the RS-232 Connector on the Model
37DL PLUS.
3. Scan the Bar Code Wand on the special ID Code Label.
When using the non-contact wand, position the scanner over the bar code label (0.0 2.00" or 0 - 50mm away from the label) and press the trigger button.
The ID number changes to the value coded on the label and the gage returns to the
Measurement mode, ready to take a measurement.
4. Press [SAVE] to save a measurement.The current ID number is displayed in the ID
section of the screen (top left).
Note:
10.15
Generating Reports
The Model 37DL PLUS is capable of generating inspection data reports from within the
gage without having to connect to a computer or printer. The following reports are
available:
Min/Max Summary
Alarm Report
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2. Press [ ] and [ ] to highlight the Reports option. Press [ENTER]. The following
menu opens:
Min/Max Summary
File Compression
Alarm Report
If you select the Summary with Statistics Report option, the File Summary w/ Stats
screen opens.
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If you select Report, the Min/Max Report opens with the first min ID # highlighted.
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If you select the Report option, the File Comparison Report opens and the first
maximum wall loss location is highlighted.
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2. Press [
] or [
If you select the Report option, the File Comparison Report opens and the first
maximum wall loss location is highlighted.
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11
Many of these adjustments are interactive, and all of them have an effect on the
measurement range and/or measurement accuracy of the Model 37DL PLUS. In most
cases, do not attempt adjustments without monitoring waveforms. Additionally, when
establishing a custom setup for a specific application, it is essential to verify performance
on reference standards representing the material(s) and thickness range to measure.
Topics are as follows:
11.1
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Main Bang
First Backwall
Main Bang
First Backwall
Interface
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Interface
Second Backwall
First
Backwall
11.2
11.3
11.4
11.5
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provides the best signal-to-noise ratio for returning echoes. The Pulser Power does the
following:
Affects the amount of energy going into the transducer and the size of the Initial Pulse
Initial Pulse
Figure 136 Pulser Power Set to 30 Volts Shows a Smaller Initial Pulse
Initial Pulse
Figure 137 Pulser Power Set to 110 Volts Shows a Larger Initial Pulse
11.6
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In general, for a given application the Max Gain should be set high enough that all echoes
of interest are detected, but a steady LOS prompt is displayed when the transducer is not
coupled to a test piece. The Max Gain indicates the Maximum (time dependent) receiver
gain possible and is used to amplify echoes that are further out in time.
Note:
The Max Gain can never be lower then Initial Gain and has a maximum value
of 79.98dB.
TDG SLOPE
Max Gain
Initial
Time
11.7
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Amplifies echoes that are close to the Main Bang or interface echoes
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TDG SLOPE
Max Gain
Initial
Time
11.8
Rate of increase of the receiver (Time dependent) Gain from Initial Gain to Max Gain
Max Gain
Initial
Time
11.9
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Initial Gain level. In Mode 1, set just past the Initial Pulse. If the Main Bang Blank is too
short, then the gage hangs up on the excitation pulse and readings are not be possible. If the
Main Bang Blank is too long, then the minimum measurable thickness is unnecessarily
restricted. Make sure that the Main Bang Blank is always set before the interface echo
from the shortest water path when using immersion transducers.
In general, set the Main Bang Blank just beyond the point where the gage hangs up, and
test with the transducer both coupled to and uncoupled from the test material to ensure
accurate measurements.
Initial Pulse
Initial Pulse
11.10
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DtectMode = 1
DtectMode = 2 or 3
EchWindow xsec
following Main Bang
EchWindow xsec
following the interface
blank
In Mode 1, the Echo Window can usually be set to any value greater than the round-trip
pulse transit time in the thickest or slowest piece of material to be measured. The exact
setting is not critical as long as it is long enough to include the farthest echo of interest. In
Modes 2 and 3, the Echo Window is limited to the time interval between successive
interface echoes. The end of the Echo Window must be set ahead of the second interface
echo to prevent an incorrect detection, which in turn determines a maximum measurable
thickness for Mode 2 and Mode 3 setups. In applications involving Mode 2 and Mode 3
immersion measurements, the echo placement must apply throughout the range of water
paths to be used.
Echo Window
Main Bang Blank
Initial Pulse
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Echo Window
Interface Echo
2nd Interface
Echo
Interface Blank
11.10.1
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Echo 1 Detect
Positive
Echo 2 Detect
Negative
11.10.2
Interface Blank
Use Interface Blank in Modes 2 and 3 only. Interface Blank represents a blank or dead
zone up to 20 microseconds in length that follows the leading edge of the interface echo.
In Mode 2, the Interface Blank prevents detection of trailing lobes or cycles of the
interface echo, which might otherwise be detected as backwall echoes, resulting in a hangup condition.
The Interface Blank should be set as short as possible to avoid unnecessarily restricting
minimum measurable thickness. The Initial Gain function often helps reduce interface
echo amplitude and permit use of a shorter interface blank. Check Interface Blank settings
with the transducer both coupled to and uncoupled from the test material.
In Mode 3, the Interface Blank selects which pair of backwall echoes are measured. In
most conditions, the Interface Blank would be set just short of the first backwall echo.
However, as a practical matter, the first backwall echo from thin materials is often
distorted or lost in the interface ringdown, and with some challenging geometries (such as
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tight radii) later pairs of backwall echoes may be cleaner than early ones. In these cases, set
the Interface Blank to a length that insures detection of a clean and well-defined pair of
backwall echoes, even if echoes are not the first two.
11.10.3
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spurious signals between legitimate echo peaks; in such cases set the Mode 3 Echo Blank
as long as necessary to prevent detection of the spurious signals.
11.10.4
Setup Adjustment
To make setup adjustments, follow these steps:
1. Press [2nd F], [2] (SETUP ADJ) and the gage displays the first setup adjustment
parameter just below the waveform area of the display.
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12
Managing Communications/Data
Transfer
This section describes how the Model 37DL PLUS can communicate with a computer or
printer in order to send or receive files.
Topics are as follows:
12.1
Confirm that the receiving device is connected and configured properly. See the
following sections of this manual starting on page 205, page 241, and page 243. Also,
refer to the operators manuals for the receiving device and for the receiving software.
We recommend using the GE Panametrics WIN37DL PLUS Interface Program with
the gage to take advantage of all the datalogging features.
Confirm that the communications parameters on the Model 37DL PLUS are set
identical to those on the computer or printer.
Note:
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The Model 37DL PLUS can send data to any device capable of receiving
ASCII formatted data using the RS-232C/D protocol. This includes personal
computers, minicomputers, dataloggers, and printers. The data cable must
be compatible with the Model 37DL PLUS output connector and the serial
input connector of the receiving device. GE Panametrics supplies cables for
IBM compatible PCs and serial printers and provide assistance with
connecting any other equipment. See Appendix D - Serial Interface on page
241.
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Note:
12.1.1
When communicating directly to a printer the Model 37DL PLUS will only
work with serial printers.
Figure 154 Selecting the Send Option from the File Menu
2. Press [ ] and [ ] until the Send option is highlighted. Press [ENTER]. The File Send
screen opens:
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Choosing All sends all of the files in the Model 37DL PLUS to the connected
device. If you choose All:
a. Send is highlighted.
b. Press [ENTER].
c. After confirming the send function, the Model 37DL PLUS begins transmitting
all files in the database.
Choosing Selected lets you choose which specific files in the datalogger you want
to send to the connected device. If you choose Selected:
a. The first file in the list is highlighted.
b. Press [ENTER] to transmit the file. A check mark appears, tagging the file.
Press [ENTER] again to un-tag the file if you do not want to select it.
c. Press [ ] and [ ] until the next desired file name is highlighted.
d. Press [ENTER]. Continue this procedure until all desired files are tagged.
e. Press [2nd F], [ ] when finished to highlight Send.
f. Press [ENTER] to complete sending the tagged files.
12.1.2
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12.1.3
12.1.4
Sending a displayed reading will blank a held reading, reset the minimum or
maximum function, and release a frozen waveform.
12.1.5
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Note:
12.2
Retrieve thickness survey data, previously saved with ID numbers and stored in a
computer file, to the gage months or years later at the next survey date. Use this
retrieved data for three purposes:
Compare current values, at the measurement site, with previous thickness values.
Use the previous survey setup data to manually or automatically verify that the
current measurement setup identical.
Create ID number sequences in a computer and then download to the gage. This
externally created sequence can guide you through the prescribed measurement
location path. The ID sequence created in the computer must have setup information.
The setup can be the gage default setups or any other desired sequence of setups.
The data downloaded to the Model 37DL PLUS gage must be in the same precise
format in which data is transmitted. GE Panametrics recommends using the
WIN37DL PLUS Interface Program to handle all functions of interfacing, storing,
and creating Model 37DL PLUS data. Other database and editor software may work,
but depends on the software design functionality. Please contact GE Panametrics for
information on additional software data management programs.
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12.3
12.4
12.4.1
RS-232 Cables
The Model 37DL PLUS must be connected to the computer with the proper cable. Since
all computers do not have the same serial port connector, the correct cable must be ordered
from GE Panametrics. One RS-232 cable is included with every Model 37DL PLUS,
which you can specify at the time of order.
GE Panametrics offers the following cables that are compatible with most computer and
printer serial connectors:
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12.4.2
I/O Cable
Part #
Cable
Length
Typical
Device
36DLC/9F-6
6 ft. (2M)
IBM or compatible AT
or PS2-30 computer
36DLC/25F-6
6 ft. (2M)
36DLC/25M-6
D Type, 25 female
6 ft. (2M)
Other computers
(socket) contacts and
serial printers
36DLC/9M/PR-6
D Type, 25 female
6 ft. (2M)
Portable Printer
Table 10
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Communication Parameters
The Model 37DL PLUS communication parameters must match the configuration of the
computer. These communication parameters off several communication output options
such as DBase Tracking, B-Scan Output, 36DLP Output, and Fisher Enable. The
following provides a brief description of these options:
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DBase Tracking: Allows the gage to automatically adjust certain setup parameters
such as matching each current ID setup in the current datalogger file.
B-Scan Output: Allows the gage to accept B-Scan data by the gage when it responds
to a Filewrite remote command. Data is sent by the gage when it responds to a
Fileread remote command. Also, data is sent during a File Send operation following
waveform data for output formats that support waveform data.
36DLP Output: Allows the gage to produce a 36DLP FTP style output. If this option
is activated, files that do not have compatible data are filtered prior to transmission.
Fisher Enable: Allows the gage to support the Fisher gage. When this option is
activated the following settings are locked to a set parameter: Baud Rate (9600),
Number of Stop Bits (1), Parity (None), and Communications Protocol (Multiple).
The Model 37DL PLUS is then set to receive and publish thickness readings received
from the Fisher gage. You can modify locked parameters after this feature is
deactivated.
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Stop Bits:
(1 or 2)
Parity:
Comm Protocol:
(Multiple or Single)
Output Format:
DBase Tracking:
(Off or On)
B-Scan Output:
(Off or On)
36DLP Output:
(Off or On)
Fisher Enable:
(Off or On)
2. Press [2nd F], [0] (SETUP). The Setup mode menu opens.
Figure 157 Selecting the Communication Option from the Setup Mode Menu
3. Press [ ] and [ ] to highlight the Communication option. Press [ENTER]. The
following menu opens:
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12.5
Format
File
Header
ID
Header
Thickness
Table
Waveforms
Setup
Table
Note
Table
F-1
F-2
F-4
F-5
F-6
F-7
F-8
F-9
F-10
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X
X
Format
File
Header
ID
Header
Thickness
Table
Waveforms
Setup
Table
Appsetup
Table
Note
Table
F-1
F-2
F-4
F-5
F-6
F-7
F-8
F-9
F-10
Table 12
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X
X
X
X
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4. Highlight the Previous Screen option. Press [ENTER] to exit this mode, or press
[MEAS/RESET] to go directly back to the Measurement mode with the new
parameters set.
12.6
19200
Stop Bits:
Parity:
None
Comm Protocol:
Multiple
Output Format:
F1
DBase Tracking:
OFF
B-Scan Output:
OFF
36DLP Output:
OFF
Fisher Enable:
OFF
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Figure 160 Selecting the Resets Option from the Setup Mode Menu
2. Press [ ] and [ ] to highlight the Resets option. Press [ENTER]. The following
menu opens:
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If you want to cancel the operation without resetting the communication data, press
[ ]or [ ] to highlight Cancel and press [ENTER].
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13
13.1
Maintaining Transducers
Getting Help
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When connecting cables to the gage, first align the connector with the mating
receptacle on the gage (the transducer connector pin is down, the RS-232 I/O cable
key tab facing up and the charger half-moon facing down), then carefully insert the
connector straight into the receptacle.
When removing cables from the gage, first grasp the connector (not the cable), then
gently pull out from the gage.
Do not use strong solvents or abrasives (clean the protective pouch, case keypad, and
display windows with a damp cloth and mild detergent, if necessary).
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13.2
Maintaining Transducers
The ultrasonic transducers or probes used with the Model 37DL PLUS are rugged devices
that need little care. They are not indestructible, however, and some attention to the
following items result in the longest life span.
13.3
Cutting, pinching, or pulling the cables causes damage to the cables. Be careful to
prevent mechanical abuse to the cables. Never leave a transducer where a heavy object
can be placed on the cable. Never remove a transducer from the gage by pulling on the
cable; pull on the molded connector only. Never tie a knot in the transducer cable. Do
not twist or pull the cable at the point where it connects to the transducer.
Excessive wear at the tip of the Transducer degrades its performance. To minimize
wear, do not scrape or drag the transducer across rough surfaces. Operating the
transducer may become erratic or impossible when a transducer tip becomes rough or
cracked. Although some wear is normal, severe wear limits transducer life. Take
particular care with delay line transducers, which have plastic delay lines; replace
delay lines when worn.
13.4
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13.5
Material is too attenuating or surfaces are not parallel or are too rough
Symptom:
Good echoes, no measurements
Possible Explanation:
Symptom:
Good echoes, incorrect measurements
Possible Explanation:
13.6
Material is too grainy, has flaws, inclusions or laminations, or very high surface noise;
try gain optimization, manual gain adjust or extended blank
Keypad
Video
Hardware Status
Error Status
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13.6.1
Keypad Test
To perform a Keypad Test, follow these steps:
1. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the Keypad option. Press [ENTER]. A replica of the keypad
appears on the display.
2. Test any key by pressing it. If that specific key is working correctly, then the gage
beeps and that key is highlighted on the display.
Note:
13.6.2
[ON/OFF] powers off the gage and [ENTER] exits the Keypad Test mode.
13.6.3
Hardware Status
The Model 37DL PLUS has several internal tests to report proper gage function. From the
Hardware Status screen, a represents a passed test; an X represents a failed test. If you
receive an X next to a test, please contact GE Panametrics for further diagnosis.
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13.6.4
Error Status
To view the Error Status, do the following:
Press [2nd F] [0] (SETUP) to select the Error Status option. This displays an error
log.
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Finally, the Serial RS-232 circuit receives and transmits data and commands between the
gage (microprocessor) and an external computer or printer.
Figure 164 Dual Transducer Sound Paths when Measuring Material Thickness
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such as scale or rust, the sound pulse will reflect from the far surface of the remaining
metal. The test instrument is programmed with the velocity of sound in the test material,
and computes the wall thickness from the simple formula:
Distance = Velocity x Time
Dual element transducers incorporate separate transmitting and receiving elements.
These elements are mounted on delay lines that are usually cut at an angle to the horizontal
plane (the roof angle), so that the transmitting and receiving beam paths cross beneath the
surface of the test piece. This crossed-beam design of duals provides a pseudo-focusing
effect that optimizes measurement of minimum wall thickness in corrosion applications.
Duals will be more sensitive than single element transducers to echoes from the base of
pits that represent minimum remaining wall thickness. Also, duals may often be used
more effectively on rough outside surfaces. Couplant trapped in pockets on rough sound
entry surfaces can produce long, ringing surface echoes that interfere with the near surface
resolution of single element transducers. With a dual, the receiver element is unlikely to
pick up this false echo. Finally, duals may be designed for high temperature
measurements that would damage single element contact transducers.
Factors Affecting Performance and Accuracy
Surface Condition - Loose or flaking scale, rust, corrosion or dirt on the outside
surface of a test piece will interfere with the coupling of sound energy from the
transducer into the test material. Thus, any loose debris of this sort should be cleaned
from the specimen with a wire brush or file before measurements are attempted.
Generally it is possible to make corrosion measurements through thin layers of rust, as
long as the rust is smooth and well bonded to the metal below. Some very rough cast
or corroded surfaces may have to be filed or sanded smooth in order to insure proper
sound coupling. It may also be necessary to remove paint if it is flaking off the metal.
While it is often possible to make conventional corrosion measurements through thin
coats of paint (on the order of a few thousandths of an inch or 0.1 - 0.2mm), thicker
paint may attenuate signals or possibly create false echoes, causing inaccurate
measurements. Use of the echo-to-echo mode is recommended in such situations.
(See Using the Echo-to-Echo Mode on page 109).
Severe pitting on the outside surface of a pipe or tank can be a problem. On some
rough surfaces, the use of a gel or grease rather than a liquid couplant will help
transmit sound energy into the test piece. In extreme cases it will be necessary to file
or grind the surface sufficiently flat to permit contact with the face of the transducer.
In applications where deep pitting occurs on the outside of a pipe or tank it is usually
necessary to measure remaining metal thickness from the base of the pits to the inside
wall. There are sophisticated ultrasonic techniques utilizing focused immersion
transducers that can measure directly from the base of the pit to the inside wall, but this
is generally not practical for field work. The conventional technique is to measure
unpitted metal thickness ultrasonically, measure pit depth mechanically, and subtract
the pit depth from the measured wall thickness. Alternately, one can file or grind the
surface down to the base of the pits and measure normally.
As with any difficult application, experimentation with actual material samples is the
best way to determine the limits of a particular gage/transducer combination on a
given surface.
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Calibration - The accuracy of measurements are only as good as the accuracy and
care with which the gage has been calibrated. There are no internal calibration
adjustments in the 37DL PLUS. However, it is essential that the velocity and zero
calibrations are performed whenever the test material or transducer is changed. See
Material Velocity and Zero Calibration on page 36. Periodic checks with samples of
known thicknesses are recommended to verify that the gage is operating properly.
Taper or Eccentricity - If the contact surface and the back surface are tapered or
eccentric with respect to each other, the return echo again becomes distorted and the
accuracy of measurement is diminished. In cases of severe taper or eccentricity, it may
be impossible to obtain a usable echo.
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Sound Scattering - In some materials, notably certain types of cast stainless steel,
cast irons, and composites, the sound energy is scattered from individual
crystallites in the casting or from dissimilar materials within the composite. This
effect reduces the ability to discriminate a valid return echo from the back side of
the material and limits the ability to gauge the material ultrasonically. It can
sometimes be overcome by using the Manual Gain Adjust (See Setting the
Manual Gain Adjust with a D79X Series and E110, EMAT Transducers on page
105), Automatic Gain Optimization (See Using Automatic Gain Optimization on
page 106) or Extended Blank (See Adjusting the Extended Blank with D79X
Series Transducers on page 108) features of the gage.
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Size
Weight
2.1 lbs.
Connectors
Hand Strap
Temperature
Case
Splash proof.
Battery
Charger
Keyboard
Power
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Display
Physical
Dot Size:
0.36mm x 0.36mm.
Color:
Backlight
Information
Displayed
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Box #
Flag
Measurement
Box 1:
Standard Measurement
Standard LOS
AE to E Measurement
AE to E LOS
ME to E Measurement
ME to E LOS
Mode 1 Measurement
Mode 2 Measurement
Mode 3 Measurement
Mode 1 LOS
Mode 2 LOS
Mode 3 LOS
Box 2:
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Box #
Flag
Measurement
Box 3:
Min
Max
Gain Modified
Box 4:
Table 13
LOS
Measurement
Performance
Mode
OOU
V-Path
Correction
Thickness
Range
0.020" - 20.00"
0.5mm - 508.0mm
Measurement
Resolution
Measurement
Display Update
Rate
Material
Velocity Range
0.0300"/sec to 0.5511"/sec.
0.762mm/sec to 13.999mm/sec.
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Material
Velocity
Resolution
.0001"/sec or .001mm/sec.
Differential Ref.
Range
Differential Ref.
Resolution
Alarm Setpoints
Range
Alarm Setpoints
Resolution
Datalogger
Information
Stored
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ID number
Thickness value
Unit
LOS/Measurement condition
Differential mode, Differential
Reference value
Alarm mode, Low and Hi alarm
reference values
Minimum/Maximum reading
Gain mode, Gain value
Velocity value
Transducer type
Waveform image (A-Scan, if selected)
Comments
Source: Downloaded or stored
Storage
Capacity
ID#
Number
Size: 1 to 20 characters
Character Set: 0 thru 9, A thru Z, * # : , / . space
Database
Structure
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File Creator
(Matrix Maker)
Incremental
Sequential (Defined by Starting and Ending
ID number)
Sequential with custom points
2-D Grid
2-D Grid with custom points
3-D Grid
Boiler
File Utilities
Open
Create
Copy
Delete
Send
Edit-Rename
Note-Copy
Reports:
File summary with Statistics
Min/Max Summary
File comparisons
Alarm report
File Output
Formats for Dual
Element
Transducers
File Output
Formats for
Single Element
Transducers
Features
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Communication
Baud:
Agency
Approval
CE.
Units
Resolution
Echo Detection
Methods
Functions
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Min Mode
Max Mode
Hold/blank
Differential
Alarm
Calibration
View and/or set the material velocity by pressing [VEL] from the
Measurement mode, or by selecting MatlVel from the Setup Parameter List.
View and/or set the Zero Calibration by pressing [ZERO] from the
Measurement mode, or by selecting Zero from the Setup Parameter List.
Preform the Velocity and/or Zero Calibration by entering the known
thickness(es) of test block(s) while measuring the block(s).
Application Setups
Application Setups are a set of stored single transducer configurations of the
gage parameters for various measurement applications. Setups are optimized
for such application features as material, thickness range, and required
accuracy or resolution.
When the gage is turned on, the last Setup used is automatically selected and
the gage is ready to make similar measurements.
If the application has changed, choose an Application Setup name based on the
new application (refer to Table 14 on page 233).
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Note:
A transducer of the type specified for the selected setup should be plugged
into the gage.
Setup Name
Probe Type
Typical Application
DEFM1-20.0/M116
M116
DEFM1-10.0/M112
M112
DEFM1-5.0/M110
M110
DEFM1-5.0/M109
M109
DEFM1-2.25/M106
M106
DEFM1-2.25/M1036
M1036
DEFM2-15.0/V260
V260
DEFM3-15.0/V260
V260
DEFM2-20.0/M208
M208
DEFM3-20.0/M208
M208
DEFM2-10.0/M202
M202
DEFM3-10.0/M202
M202
DEFM2 - 5.0/M201
M201
DEFM3 - 5.0/M201
M201
DEFM2-5.0/M206
M206
DEFM2-2.25/M207
M207
DEFM3-2.25 /M207
M207
Note: The maximum thickness measuring capability on plastics depends on the attenuation
characteristics of the material.
Table 14
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Setup Quantity
Name
Description
Units/Resolutions/Range
Mode
Meastype
Standard or Oxide
ProbeType
Transducer types
PulserPwr
Pulser power
MaxGain
InitGain
TDGSlope
MBBlank
EchWindow
Echo1Detect
+ or -
Setup Name
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Name
Description
Units/Resolutions/Range
Echo2Detect
+ or -
IFBLANK
0 - 20000 ns.
M3Blnk
0 - 20000 ns.
MatlVel
Zero
0 - 999.99.
Table 15
General
Display
Keypad
Dual Element
Transducers
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Single Element
Transducers
Physical
Size:
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Battery Description
Charger
Optional
General
List Of Special
Functions
OPS
Measurement:
Beeper (on* or off)
Inactive time (on* or off)
Language (English*, Spanish, German, French)
Radix (period* or comma)
Units (English* or metric)
Resolution (Standard* or low)
Hold/Blank (Blank* or hold)
Rectification (RF, Full*, Neg, Pos)
Waveform (unfill* or fill)
Backlight mode (normal* or auto)
Supv lock (off* or on)
Save key (thk* or thk & wf)
ID overwrite (off* or on)
* indicates the parameter default
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B-Scan/DB Grid:
B-Scan:
B-Scan Size Mode (half or full)
B-Scan Direction (left to right, right to left)
B-Scan LOS OPT (stop or continue)
B-Scan Freeze OPT (show min, show max, show current)
B-Scan freeze review (on or off)
B-Scan MAX THK OPT (A-Scan range or specified THK)
DB Grid :
grid size (half or full)
reverse grid rows (on or off)
reverse grid columns (on or off)
transpose grid (on or off)
linearize rows and columns (on or off)
data cell flag (none, min/max, alarm, A-Scan)
Avg/Min Measure:
Enable (on or off)
Mode (avg or min)
# of Readings (2, 3, 4)
Temp Compensation:
Enable (on or off)
Mode (manual or auto)
Degree units (fahrenheit or celsius)
Calibration temp (variable)
Temp coef (variable)
Current temp (variable)
Communication:
Baud: (1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200*)
Stop Bits: (1* or 2)
Parity: (Even, Odd, or None*)
Comm Protocol: (multiple* or single)
Output Format for Single Element Transducer:
(F1*, F2, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10)
Output Format for Dual Element Transducer:
(F1*, F2, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10)
DBase Tracking: (On/Off*)
B-Scan Output: (On/Off*)
36DLP Output: (On/Off*)
Fisher Enable: (On/Off*)
* indicates the parameter default
Diagnostic:
Keypad
Video
Hardware status
Error status
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RESETS
Measure Reset: (default values)
Std. resolution
4Hz Measure rate
Diff. value 0.000
Diff mode OFF
Display blank
Inactive time on
Alarm off
Low alarm 0.000
High alarm 25.00
Min off
Max off
Backlight off
Communication Reset: (default values)
Baud: 19200
Stop bit: 1
Parity: none
Comm protocol: multiple
Output format: F1
DBase Tracking: Off
B-Scan Output: Off
36DLP Output: Off
Fisher Enable: Off
Dbase Reset:
This reset function clears the entire database. Use
CAUTION: this function will erase all stored data, which
cannot be recalled.
Master Reset:
Performs all Measurement, Communications and Dbase
resets simultaneously.
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Material
V (in./usec)
V (mm/usec)
Ref
0.4013
10.19
Aluminum, rolled
0.253
6.420
Aluminum,6061T6
0.251
6.383
Beryllium
0.5073
12.89
0.1850
4.700
0.1726
4.385
Copper, rolled
0.1972
5.010
Duraluminum, 17S
0.2487
6.320
Fused Silica
0.2349
5.968
Fused Silica
0.2335
5.932
Glass, crown
0.2008
5.100
Glass, flint
0.1567
3.980
Glass, pyrex
0.2220
5.640
Iron, Armco
0.2345
5.960
Lead, rolled
0.0771
1.960
Lucite
0.1055
2.680
0.2270
5.770
Molybdenum
0.247
6.25
Monel
0.2105
5.350
Nickel
0.2377
6.040
Nylon
0.1031
2.735
Polyethylene
0.0705
1.950
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Material
V (in./usec)
V (mm/usec)
Ref
Polystyrene
0.0925
2.350
0.0373
0.948
0.2259
5.734
Steel, mild
0.2346
5.960
Steel, 1% C
0.2339
5.940
Steel, 1% C, hardened
0.2305
5.854
0.2278
5.790
Titanium
0.237
5.99
Tungsten, drawn
0.2129
5.410
Uranium
0.133
3.37
Water
0.0590
1.498
Zinc, rolled
0.1657
4.210
Zinc, extruded
0.1756
4.460
Table 16
References
Folds, D. L. Experimental Determination of Ultrasonic Wave Velocities in Plastics,
Elastomers, and Syntactic Foam as a Function of Temperature, Naval Research and
Development Laboratory, Panama City, Florida, 1971.
Fredericks, J. R. Ultrasonic Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 1965.
Handbook of Chemistry and Physics Chemical Rubber Co., Cleveland, Ohio, 1963.
Mason, W. P. Physical Acoustics and the Properties of Solids, D.Van Nostrand Co., New
York, 1958.
Papadakis, E. P. Panametrics - unpublished notes, 1972.
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Model 37DL
PLUS I/O
Connector
Wire Name
Signal Name
IBM PC-AT
Connector
STD DB25
Pin #
Foil/tinned
copper
Ground
Red
Orange
Data to Gage
Yellow
Do not connect
Green
Blue
DSR to Gage
20
Table 17
Equipment Compatibility
GE Panametrics
Length
(Meters)
Cable Connector
Stock No.
Part No.
704-689-01
36DLC/9F-6
704-690-01
36DLC/25M-6
25 Pin Male D
704-691-01
36DLC/25F-6
704-689-02
36DLC/9F-12
12
704-690-02
36DLC/25M12
12
25 Pin Male D
704-691-02
36DLC/25F12
12
Table 18
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(Feet)
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GE Panametrics
Stock No.
Part No.
704-718-06
36DLC/9M/
PR-6
Length
(Feet)
Length
(Meters)
Cable Connector
Table 18
Note:
Custom cables with a user specified terminal connector may be ordered from
GE Panametrics.
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DTR:
The gage sets DTR low (<-2.5V) when it is not able to receive data. DTR is high
(>+2.5V) at all times.
DSR:
A high (>+2.5V) supplied by the external device (or by being connected to the
DTR line) enables the gage to transmit data. A low (<-2.5V) supplied by the
external device, or by being connected to the RTS line, prevents the gage from
transmitting data.
Note:
If the external device does not provide the proper DSR signal, then you must
connect DTR to DSR (jump pin 6 to pin 20 in the 25 position cable
connector), or in the 25 pin connector on the attached equipment.
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Format
File
Header
ID
Header
Thickness
Table
Waveforms
Setup
Table
Note
Table
F-1
F-2
F-4
F-5
F-6
F-7
F-8
F-9
F-10
Table 19
X
X
Format
File
Header
ID
Header
Thickness
Table
Waveforms
Setup
Table
Appsetup
Table
Note
Table
F-1
F-2
F-4
F-5
F-6
F-7
F-8
F-9
F-10
Table 20
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X
X
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Format F1
This format includes file header, 37 DLP thickness table with waveforms (whenever present), setup table,
and note table.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
0123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789
FILE NAME: DEMO
FILE TYPE: INCREMENTAL
FILE DESCRIPTION: DEMO FILE OUTPUT FORMAT
INSPECTOR ID: GE PANAMETRICS TESTER 999999
LOCATION NOTE: WALTHAM MA USA
FILE DELETE PROTECTION: ON
OK
IDENTIFIER THICKNESS UNITS FLAGS NOTES SU #
001
0.098 IN M---WF 2
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
01 00 00 00 00 00 01 01 01 00 00 01 01 00 00 00 00 00 01 01
01 01 01 00 00 01 02 01 01 01 01 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 01 01 01 01 00 01 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 01 01 03 06 06 01 05 06 13 1F 1F 2D
32 31 31 03 20 1D 1D 3F 5B 6A 6A 4A 65 22 22 0D 3D 63 63 7B
7D 41 67 11 11 20 4C 68 68 61 6F 43 43 14 19 40 40 5D 69 62
62 24 49 08 08 31 4F 59 5C 46 46 03 28 20 20 3C 4C 4E 4E 2D
43 0E 0E 10 2E 41 41 4A 4C 3B 3B 0F 1A 3D 65 7F 7F 71 7F 3B
3B 10 5C 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 06 63 53 53 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 1E
3B 6D 6D 7F 7F 7F 7F 3F 7F 10 10 5A 7F 7F 7F 77 7F 36 36 12
53 7F 7F 7F 7F 3A 6D 01 01 39 66 7F 7F 75 7F 53 53 12 23 45
45 6B 7F 7F 7F 52 78 19 2E 74 74 7F 7F 7F 7F 52 7F 1C 1C 7F
7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 07 77 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 49 49 28 7F 7F
7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 06 59 5B 5B 7F 7F 7F 7F 40 7F 0B 4E 7A 7A 7F
7F 5C 5C 0F 28 41 41 65 77 72 72 33 5B 04 04 2B 52 6A 6A 6B
74 29 52 10 10 4C 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 77 77 25 3D 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F
7F 66 7F 12 12 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 3C 7F 32 32 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F
7F 5E 5E 03 56 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 0B 54 35 64 79 79 5E 76 36
36 08 21 40 40 51 52 47 47 10 30 10 10 2D 40 48 49 3B 3B 00
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 0.50
DETECTION MARKER = 39
EXTENDED BLANK MARKER = 0
SENSITIVITY MODE = FALSE
AGC WAVEFORM = TRUE
SENSITIVITY = 51
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Format F1
This format includes file header, 37 DLP thickness table with waveforms (whenever present), setup table,
and note table.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
RECTIFICATION = FW
002
0.196 IN M---WF 2
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01
01 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 01 01 00 01 00 00 00 01 00 01 00 00 00 01 00
00 00 01 00 00 00 00 01 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 01 01 01
01 01 01 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 01 01 01 01 01 00
00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 01 01 01 01 01 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 01 01 01 00 01 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 02 03 03 05 08 08 08 03 06 12 1F 2D 2D 2F 33 1C
1C 01 24 45 45 5D 67 5D 5D 13 3E 1B 1B 45 66 74 77 5C 5C 07
34 25 25 4A 62 67 67 3F 5A 1C 1C 07 29 43 43 4F 50 41 41 0F
2B 0C 25 33 33 34 38 29 29 03 17 0F 0F 1C 25 27 27 17 21 0C
0C 00 08 0E 0E 10 11 0B 0F 07 07 00 03 00 00 01 04 03 03 03
03 05 05 04 05 05 05 03 04 02 02 00 01 03 04 04 04 05 06 01
01 00 02 05 05 07 09 08 08 04 07 03 03 00 02 05 07 07 07 04
05 02 02 00 02 03 03 04 04 03 03 00 01 01 01 01 02 01 01 02
03 05 07 05 05 02 0E 1C 1C 29 31 30 30 02 21 23 23 46 5F 6A
6A 45 63 15 15 21 51 74 7F 7F 7F 39 68 00 00 33 5C 76 76 6B
7B 4A 4A 0E 1E 36 36 54 62 62 62 30 4F 0E 14 32 32 45 4B 43
43 1A 32 01 01 16 29 34 34 30 34 24 24 03 14 0B 16 1E 1E 23
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 0.50
DETECTION MARKER = 78
EXTENDED BLANK MARKER = 0
SENSITIVITY MODE = FALSE
AGC WAVEFORM = TRUE
SENSITIVITY = 51
RECTIFICATION = FW
003
0.293 IN M---WF 2
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
01 01 01 00 00 00 00 01 01 00 00 00 00 00 01 01 01 00 00 00
00 00 01 01 01 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 01 01 01 01 01 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 01 00 00 01 01 00 00 01 02 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01
01 01 01 00 00 01 01 00 00 01 01 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 01 01 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 01 01 01 00 01 00 00 01 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
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Format F1
This format includes file header, 37 DLP thickness table with waveforms (whenever present), setup table,
and note table.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
00 00 00 00 00 00 01 01 01 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01
01 01 01 00 01 00 00 01 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 02 02 00
01 00 01 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 01 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 01 04 04 06 09 02 05 0D 0D 1B 29 31 31 25 32 08 08 1A
3E 59 59 64 68 4B 4B 12 20 41 41 66 7D 6B 7F 41 41 0F 22 4C
4C 68 73 67 67 26 4C 03 03 2A 49 58 58 4C 5A 14 33 0C 0C 28
3B 42 42 2E 3C 1B 1B 04 10 24 24 2D 2F 29 29 0F 1D 02 02 11
1C 1F 21 19 19 02 0F 08 08 11 16 16 16 0F 15 07 07 00 08 0E
0E 0F 0F 0C 0C 01 07 04 0A 0E 0E 0F 10 0C 0C 01 07 05 05 0B
0F 10 10 0C 10 05 05 00 07 0D 0D 10 11 0B 0F 05 05 00 07 0A
0A 0C 0D 0B 0B 01 06 03 03 08 0C 0C 0C 08 0B 02 06 02 02 06
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 0.50
DETECTION MARKER = 117
EXTENDED BLANK MARKER = 0
SENSITIVITY MODE = FALSE
AGC WAVEFORM = TRUE
SENSITIVITY = 51
RECTIFICATION = FW
OK
SU # VEL(/uS) DIFF LO-ALM HI-ALM EXT-BLANK UNITS TRANSDUCER GAIN dB
2 0.2260 0.000 0.000 25.000 9 IN D790/791 51
OK
CODE COMMENT
OK
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Format F2
This format includes file header, 37 DLP thickness table, setup table, and note table. This format excludes
waveform.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
0123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789
FILE NAME: DEMO
FILE TYPE: INCREMENTAL
FILE DESCRIPTION: DEMO FILE OUTPUT FORMAT
INSPECTOR ID: GE PANAMETRICS TESTER 999999
LOCATION NOTE: WALTHAM MA USA
FILE DELETE PROTECTION: ON
OK
IDENTIFIER
001
0.098
002
0.196
003
0.293
OK
THICKNESS
IN M---WF
IN M---WF
IN M---WF
Format F4
This format includes only thickness infomation with waveforms (whenever present).
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
0123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789
+0.098
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
01 00 00 00 00 00 01 01 01 00 00 01 01 00 00 00 00 00 01 01
01 01 01 00 00 01 02 01 01 01 01 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 01 01 01 01 00 01 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 01 01 03 06 06 01 05 06 13 1F 1F 2D
32 31 31 03 20 1D 1D 3F 5B 6A 6A 4A 65 22 22 0D 3D 63 63 7B
7D 41 67 11 11 20 4C 68 68 61 6F 43 43 14 19 40 40 5D 69 62
62 24 49 08 08 31 4F 59 5C 46 46 03 28 20 20 3C 4C 4E 4E 2D
43 0E 0E 10 2E 41 41 4A 4C 3B 3B 0F 1A 3D 65 7F 7F 71 7F 3B
3B 10 5C 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 06 63 53 53 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 1E
3B 6D 6D 7F 7F 7F 7F 3F 7F 10 10 5A 7F 7F 7F 77 7F 36 36 12
53 7F 7F 7F 7F 3A 6D 01 01 39 66 7F 7F 75 7F 53 53 12 23 45
45 6B 7F 7F 7F 52 78 19 2E 74 74 7F 7F 7F 7F 52 7F 1C 1C 7F
m~=@=VNMJOPV`
OQT
j=PTai=mirp
Format F4
This format includes only thickness infomation with waveforms (whenever present).
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 07 77 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 49 49 28 7F 7F
7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 06 59 5B 5B 7F 7F 7F 7F 40 7F 0B 4E 7A 7A 7F
7F 5C 5C 0F 28 41 41 65 77 72 72 33 5B 04 04 2B 52 6A 6A 6B
74 29 52 10 10 4C 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 77 77 25 3D 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F
7F 66 7F 12 12 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 3C 7F 32 32 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F
7F 5E 5E 03 56 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 0B 54 35 64 79 79 5E 76 36
36 08 21 40 40 51 52 47 47 10 30 10 10 2D 40 48 49 3B 3B 00
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 0.50
DETECTION MARKER = 39
EXTENDED BLANK MARKER = 0
SENSITIVITY MODE = FALSE
AGC WAVEFORM = TRUE
SENSITIVITY = 51
RECTIFICATION = FW
+0.196
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01
01 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 01 01 00 01 00 00 00 01 00 01 00 00 00 01 00
00 00 01 00 00 00 00 01 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 01 01 01
01 01 01 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 01 01 01 01 01 00
00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 01 01 01 01 01 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 01 01 01 00 01 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 02 03 03 05 08 08 08 03 06 12 1F 2D 2D 2F 33 1C
1C 01 24 45 45 5D 67 5D 5D 13 3E 1B 1B 45 66 74 77 5C 5C 07
34 25 25 4A 62 67 67 3F 5A 1C 1C 07 29 43 43 4F 50 41 41 0F
2B 0C 25 33 33 34 38 29 29 03 17 0F 0F 1C 25 27 27 17 21 0C
0C 00 08 0E 0E 10 11 0B 0F 07 07 00 03 00 00 01 04 03 03 03
03 05 05 04 05 05 05 03 04 02 02 00 01 03 04 04 04 05 06 01
01 00 02 05 05 07 09 08 08 04 07 03 03 00 02 05 07 07 07 04
05 02 02 00 02 03 03 04 04 03 03 00 01 01 01 01 02 01 01 02
03 05 07 05 05 02 0E 1C 1C 29 31 30 30 02 21 23 23 46 5F 6A
6A 45 63 15 15 21 51 74 7F 7F 7F 39 68 00 00 33 5C 76 76 6B
7B 4A 4A 0E 1E 36 36 54 62 62 62 30 4F 0E 14 32 32 45 4B 43
43 1A 32 01 01 16 29 34 34 30 34 24 24 03 14 0B 16 1E 1E 23
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 0.50
DETECTION MARKER = 78
EXTENDED BLANK MARKER = 0
SENSITIVITY MODE = FALSE
OQU
^=b=J=a~~=l=c~
Format F4
This format includes only thickness infomation with waveforms (whenever present).
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
AGC WAVEFORM = TRUE
SENSITIVITY = 51
RECTIFICATION = FW
+0.293
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
01 01 01 00 00 00 00 01 01 00 00 00 00 00 01 01 01 00 00 00
00 00 01 01 01 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 01 01 01 01 01 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 01 00 00 01 01 00 00 01 02 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01
01 01 01 00 00 01 01 00 00 01 01 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 01 01 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 01 01 01 00 01 00 00 01 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 01 01 01 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01
01 01 01 00 01 00 00 01 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 02 02 00
01 00 01 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 01 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 01 04 04 06 09 02 05 0D 0D 1B 29 31 31 25 32 08 08 1A
3E 59 59 64 68 4B 4B 12 20 41 41 66 7D 6B 7F 41 41 0F 22 4C
4C 68 73 67 67 26 4C 03 03 2A 49 58 58 4C 5A 14 33 0C 0C 28
3B 42 42 2E 3C 1B 1B 04 10 24 24 2D 2F 29 29 0F 1D 02 02 11
1C 1F 21 19 19 02 0F 08 08 11 16 16 16 0F 15 07 07 00 08 0E
0E 0F 0F 0C 0C 01 07 04 0A 0E 0E 0F 10 0C 0C 01 07 05 05 0B
0F 10 10 0C 10 05 05 00 07 0D 0D 10 11 0B 0F 05 05 00 07 0A
0A 0C 0D 0B 0B 01 06 03 03 08 0C 0C 0C 08 0B 02 06 02 02 06
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 0.50
DETECTION MARKER = 117
EXTENDED BLANK MARKER = 0
SENSITIVITY MODE = FALSE
AGC WAVEFORM = TRUE
SENSITIVITY = 51
RECTIFICATION = FW
Format F5
This format includes 37 DLP thickness table with waveforms (whenever present), setup table, and note
table. This format excludes fileheader.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
0123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789
IDENTIFIER THICKNESS UNITS FLAGS SU #
m~=@=VNMJOPV`
OQV
j=PTai=mirp
Format F5
This format includes 37 DLP thickness table with waveforms (whenever present), setup table, and note
table. This format excludes fileheader.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
001
0.098 IN M---W- 2
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
00 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 03 15
25 16 53 50 49 62 38 55 33 52
49 39 46 20 39 33 32 38 50 63
46 63 63 63 63 54 63 63 63 63
63 63 51 63 41 63 63 58 63 63
63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 61
63 32 59 45 53 58 63 63 59 63
63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 50 60
27 41 35 32 36 20 62 59 63 63
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 0.50
DETECTION MARKER = 19
EXTENDED BLANK MARKER = 0
SENSITIVITY MODE = FALSE
AGC WAVEFORM = TRUE
SENSITIVITY = 51
RECTIFICATION = FW
002
0.196 IN M---W- 2
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 01 04 15 25
18 51 46 51 59 26 51 45 33 40
21 28 20 18 19 06 08 07 01 02
02 02 02 02 03 01 04 04 01 03
02 01 02 00 01 03 07 24 24 47
53 40 63 52 59 61 27 49 39 37
33 20 26 18 15 17 12 13 17 12
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 0.50
DETECTION MARKER = 39
EXTENDED BLANK MARKER = 0
SENSITIVITY MODE = FALSE
AGC WAVEFORM = TRUE
SENSITIVITY = 51
RECTIFICATION = FW
ORM
^=b=J=a~~=l=c~
Format F5
This format includes 37 DLP thickness table with waveforms (whenever present), setup table, and note
table. This format excludes fileheader.
0
003
0.293 IN M---W- 2
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01
00 00 00 00 00 00 04 06 24 25
44 52 32 63 32 57 51 36 45 25
33 30 18 23 14 16 12 11 11 04
07 06 07 08 03 08 08 06 08 03
06 05 06 06 03 04 03 02 03 01
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 0.50
DETECTION MARKER = 58
EXTENDED BLANK MARKER = 0
SENSITIVITY MODE = FALSE
AGC WAVEFORM = TRUE
SENSITIVITY = 51
RECTIFICATION = FW
OK
SU # VEL(/uS) DIFF LO-ALM HI-ALM EXT-BLANK UNITS TRANSDUCER GAIN dB
2 0.2260 0.000 0.000 25.000 9 IN D790/791 51
OK
CODE COMMENT
OK
Format F6
This format includes 37 DLP thickness table (no waveform), setup table, and note table. This format
excludes fileheader.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
0123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789
m~=@=VNMJOPV`
ORN
j=PTai=mirp
Format F6
This format includes 37 DLP thickness table (no waveform), setup table, and note table. This format
excludes fileheader.
0 1
003
OK
3 4 5 6
0.293 IN M---W- 2
Format F7
This is in conformance with the 26DL PLUS 16-character ID format. This format includes 26DL PLUS
thickness table in 16-character ID format with waveforms (whenever present) and setup table.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
0123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789
IDENTIFIER THICKNESS UNITS FLAGS SU #
001 0.098 IN M---W- 2
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
00 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 03 15
25 16 53 50 49 62 38 55 33 52
49 39 46 20 39 33 32 38 50 63
46 63 63 63 63 54 63 63 63 63
63 63 51 63 41 63 63 58 63 63
63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 61
63 32 59 45 53 58 63 63 59 63
63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 50 60
27 41 35 32 36 20 62 59 63 63
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 0.50
DETECTION MARKER = 19
EXTENDED BLANK MARKER = 0
SENSITIVITY MODE = FALSE
AGC WAVEFORM = TRUE
SENSITIVITY = 51
RECTIFICATION = FW
002 0.196 IN M---W- 2
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
ORO
^=b=J=a~~=l=c~
Format F7
This is in conformance with the 26DL PLUS 16-character ID format. This format includes 26DL PLUS
thickness table in 16-character ID format with waveforms (whenever present) and setup table.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 01 04 15 25
18 51 46 51 59 26 51 45 33 40
21 28 20 18 19 06 08 07 01 02
02 02 02 02 03 01 04 04 01 03
02 01 02 00 01 03 07 24 24 47
53 40 63 52 59 61 27 49 39 37
33 20 26 18 15 17 12 13 17 12
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 0.50
DETECTION MARKER = 39
EXTENDED BLANK MARKER = 0
SENSITIVITY MODE = FALSE
AGC WAVEFORM = TRUE
SENSITIVITY = 51
RECTIFICATION = FW
003 0.293 IN M---W- 2
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01
00 00 00 00 00 00 04 06 24 25
44 52 32 63 32 57 51 36 45 25
33 30 18 23 14 16 12 11 11 04
07 06 07 08 03 08 08 06 08 03
06 05 06 06 03 04 03 02 03 01
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 0.50
DETECTION MARKER = 58
EXTENDED BLANK MARKER = 0
SENSITIVITY MODE = FALSE
AGC WAVEFORM = TRUE
SENSITIVITY = 51
RECTIFICATION = FW
OK
m~=@=VNMJOPV`
ORP
j=PTai=mirp
Format F7
This is in conformance with the 26DL PLUS 16-character ID format. This format includes 26DL PLUS
thickness table in 16-character ID format with waveforms (whenever present) and setup table.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
SU # VEL(/uS) DIFF LO-ALM HI-ALM EXT-BLANK UNITS TRANSDUCER GAIN dB
2 0.2260 0.000 0.000 25.000 9 IN D790/791 51
OK
FORMAT F8
This is in conformance with the 26DL PLUS 16-character ID format. This format includes 26DL PLUS
thickness table in 16-character ID format without waveforms, and setup table.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
0123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789
IDENTIFIER
001 0.098
002 0.196
003 0.293
OK
Format F9
This format includes the secondary measurements information (i.e. ThruCoat/TempComp). This format
includes the 37 DLP thickness table with waveforms (whenever present), setup table, application setup
table, and note table.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
0123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789
IDENTIFIER THICKNESS UNITS FLAGS NOTES SU # CURR TEMP
001
0.100 IN M---WF 2 70 F
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 01 02 02 01 01 01 01 01 01 00 01 00 00 00 02 00 00 00
01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 01 00 00 01 01 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 01 01 01 02 03 04 04 04 05 00 08 14 14 20
2E 33 33 22 30 09 09 16 36 53 53 63 63 51 51 08 31 25 25 4C
66 66 6F 4D 4D 05 26 2D 2D 4C 5A 58 58 28 47 01 01 26 44 56
56 4C 59 31 31 0C 17 34 48 4E 4E 34 47 18 18 04 20 34 34 3C
3E 31 31 04 1D 14 14 2D 3D 44 44 26 3D 02 28 53 53 75 7F 78
78 0A 4C 41 41 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 33 33 25 7B 7F 7F 7F 7F 6D
7F 14 14 43 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 64 64 18 37 78 78 7F 7F 7F 7F 10
ORQ
^=b=J=a~~=l=c~
Format F9
This format includes the secondary measurements information (i.e. ThruCoat/TempComp). This format
includes the 37 DLP thickness table with waveforms (whenever present), setup table, application setup
table, and note table.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
57 37 70 7F 7F 7F 7F 59 59 1E 20 55 55 7C 7F 7F 7F 3F 6D 05
05 33 63 7F 7F 7F 7F 2E 68 1C 1C 69 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 71 71 00
72 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 3E 7F 54 54 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 03 7C 6B
6B 7F 7F 7F 7F 77 7F 1A 1A 41 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 03 4F 41 41 74
7F 7F 7F 35 67 04 04 3B 66 7F 7F 6C 7F 45 45 12 24 52 52 74
7F 68 7F 3A 3A 02 4A 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 3B 7F 33 33 7F 7F 7F
7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 0C 75 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 62 62 18 7F 7F 7F 7F
7F 7F 7F 17 78 45 45 7F 7F 7F 7F 61 7F 18 28 5A 5A 72 73 5C
5C 07 35 23 23 43 54 55 55 2B 46 07 07 1C 3A 4F 55 51 51 1E
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 0.50
DETECTION MARKER = 39
EXTENDED BLANK MARKER = 0
SENSITIVITY MODE = FALSE
AGC WAVEFORM = TRUE
SENSITIVITY = 51
RECTIFICATION = FW
002
0.196 IN M---WF 2 70 F
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 01 01 00 01 00 01 01 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 01 01 01 01 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 02 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 01 01 00
00 00 00 00 00 01 01 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00
01 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01
01 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 01 02 02 04 07 08 08 02 04 0E 1C 2B 2B 32 33 24
24 09 18 3A 3A 55 65 63 63 26 4D 06 06 33 58 71 78 69 69 1E
49 10 10 3A 58 66 66 4D 62 2E 2E 0A 17 38 38 4C 51 49 49 1C
37 00 1A 2F 2F 38 38 2F 2F 0C 21 07 07 18 23 28 28 1C 26 12
12 03 06 0C 0C 10 11 0E 11 0A 0A 03 06 00 00 02 03 04 04 04
04 05 05 05 05 04 04 03 04 03 03 00 01 03 04 05 05 04 05 02
02 00 02 04 04 07 08 08 08 05 07 03 03 00 02 04 06 07 07 04
05 02 02 00 02 03 03 03 03 02 02 00 01 00 00 01 02 02 02 02
03 05 06 06 06 00 0A 18 18 27 2F 30 30 0B 25 17 17 3B 57 67
67 4E 65 24 24 0F 41 69 7F 7F 7F 49 72 12 12 24 50 6E 6E 71
7C 53 53 02 2B 2C 2C 4D 60 63 63 3A 55 0D 16 2D 2D 42 4B 47
47 21 37 07 07 11 25 33 33 31 36 27 27 07 17 08 14 1C 1C 22
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
m~=@=VNMJOPV`
ORR
j=PTai=mirp
Format F9
This format includes the secondary measurements information (i.e. ThruCoat/TempComp). This format
includes the 37 DLP thickness table with waveforms (whenever present), setup table, application setup
table, and note table.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
RANGE = 0.50
DETECTION MARKER = 78
EXTENDED BLANK MARKER = 0
SENSITIVITY MODE = FALSE
AGC WAVEFORM = TRUE
SENSITIVITY = 51
RECTIFICATION = FW
003
0.293 IN M---WF 2 70 F
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 01
01 01 01 00 00 01 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
01 01 01 00 01 01 01 00 01 01 01 00 01 00 01 00 00 00 00 01
01 00 00 00 00 01 01 00 00 00 00 01 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 01
01 01 01 00 01 01 01 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 01 00 00 00
01 01 01 01 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 02
02 00 01 01 01 01 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 01 00 00 00 00 00
00 01 01 00 01 01 01 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 00
00 00 00 00 00 01 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 01 01
01 01 01 01 01 01 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 01 04 04 06 08 00 06 0C 0C 1A 29 31 31 26 33 0A 0A 18
3B 57 57 67 69 4F 4F 0D 25 3E 3E 65 7E 6F 7F 48 48 15 1D 49
49 69 75 6D 6D 2B 51 01 01 27 47 5B 5B 51 5D 19 38 09 09 27
3B 43 43 32 40 1E 1E 07 10 23 23 2E 30 2C 2C 10 20 01 01 10
1C 20 21 1B 1B 04 12 07 07 11 17 18 18 11 17 09 09 00 07 0E
0E 10 10 0D 0D 03 08 04 09 0F 0F 10 10 0D 0D 03 08 04 04 0B
0F 11 11 0D 10 07 07 00 08 0D 0D 11 11 0D 11 07 07 00 06 0C
0C 0D 0E 0C 0C 02 08 02 02 08 0C 0D 0D 09 0C 02 06 02 02 05
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 0.50
DETECTION MARKER = 117
EXTENDED BLANK MARKER = 0
SENSITIVITY MODE = FALSE
AGC WAVEFORM = TRUE
SENSITIVITY = 51
RECTIFICATION = FW
OK
SU # VEL(/uS) LO-ALM HI-ALM BLANK UNITS XDCR GAIN CAL TEMP TEMP COEF
ORS
^=b=J=a~~=l=c~
Format F9
This format includes the secondary measurements information (i.e. ThruCoat/TempComp). This format
includes the 37 DLP thickness table with waveforms (whenever present), setup table, application setup
table, and note table.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
2 0.2260 0.000 25.000 9 IN D790/791 51 70 F -0.00010
OK
CODE COMMENT
OK
Format F10
This format includes the secondary measurements information (i.e. ThruCoat/TempComp). This format
includes 37 DLP thickness table without waveforms, setup table, and note table.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
0123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789
IDENTIFIER
001
0.100
002
0.196
003
0.293
OK
THICKNESS
IN M--WF
IN M--WF
IN M--WF
SU # VEL(/uS) LO-ALM HI-ALM BLANK UNITS XDCR GAIN CAL TEMP TEMP COEF
2 0.2260 0.000 25.000 9 IN D790/791 51 70 F -0.00010
OK
CODE COMMENT
OK
m~=@=VNMJOPV`
ORT
j=PTai=mirp
Format F1
This format includes file header, 37 DLP thickness table with waveforms (whenever present), setup table,
and note table.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
0123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789
FILE NAME: DEMO
FILE TYPE: INCREMENTAL
FILE DESCRIPTION: DEMO FILE OUTPUT FORMAT
INSPECTOR ID: GE PANAMETRICS TESTER 999999
LOCATION NOTE: WALTHAM MA USA
FILE DELETE PROTECTION: ON
OK
IDENTIFIER THICKNESS UNITS FLAGS NOTES SU #
001
0.097 IN 1---WF 3
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
91 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 2B 25 2B 18 32 32
60 60 7A 6F 7A 67 6F 6C 7E 7E 80 7A 80 7A 7B 7B 80 80 80 7D
80 7D 7D 7D 7F 7F 7F 7E 7F 7E 7E 7E 7E 7E 7F 7E 7F 7E 80 7F
80 7E 7F 7E 7F 7E 80 7F 7F 7E 7F 7E 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7E 7F 7E
7F 7F 82 82 9E 9E AF 75 AF 44 75 34 48 48 6B 6B 89 84 89 84
8A 8A 92 8C 92 83 8C 82 83 80 82 7F 80 7D 7F 7D 7E 7C 7E 7C
7D 7C 7D 7C 7C 7C 7E 7E 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7F
80 7F 7F 7F 80 80 80 7E 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 7F 80 7F 80 80
82 82 91 91 96 6F 96 59 6F 58 6C 6C 81 81 8E 84 8E 84 84 84
85 81 84 7E 81 7D 7E 7D 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7E 7F 7D 7E 7D
7D 7D 7E 7E 7E 7E 7F 7F 80 7F 80 80 81 80 81 80 80 80 80 80
80 80 80 80 80 7F 80 7F 80 80 82 81 82 81 82 80 82 80 81 81
88 88 89 70 89 66 70 66 7A 7A 89 89 8E 7F 8B 7E 7F 7E 7E 7E
7E 7C 7E 7C 7D 7D 7F 7F 7F 7F 80 80 80 80 80 7E 80 7D 7E 7D
7F 7E 80 7F 80 80 80 80 81 80 81 80 80 80 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7E
7F 7D 7E 7D 7E 7E 80 80 81 80 81 80 80 80 81 80 81 80 84 82
84 73 82 70 73 70 82 82 8C 87 8C 7C 87 7B 7C 7B 7E 7E 7E 7D
7E 7E 7E 7E 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7E 7F 7E 7F 7E 7F 7E 7E 7E 7F 7F
80 80 80 80 80 7F 80 7E 7F 7E 7F 7E 7F 7F 80 80 81 81 81 80
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 0.50
DETECTION MARKER1 = 46
DETECTION MARKER2 = 0
MAIN BANG BLANK END = 14
ECHO WINDOW END = 199
INTERFACE BLANK START = 0
ORU
^=b=J=a~~=l=c~
Format F1
This format includes file header, 37 DLP thickness table with waveforms (whenever present), setup table,
and note table.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
INTERFACE BLANK END = 0
MODE3 BLANK START = 0
MODE3 BLANK END = 0
DATAWIN 1 START = 0
DATAWIN 1 END = 0
DATAWIN 2 START = 0
DATAWIN 2 END = 0
RECTIFICATION = RF
002
0.194 IN 1---WF 3
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
92 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 01 01
48 48 7E 6B 7E 58 6B 5C 7C 7C 80 76 80 76 78 78 80 80 80 7E
80 7D 7E 7D 7F 7E 7F 7E 7F 7E 7E 7E 7F 7E 7F 7E 7E 7E 7F 7F
7F 7E 7F 7E 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F
80 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7E 7F 7E 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F
80 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F
7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F
7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F
81 81 98 98 A9 8A A9 5A 8A 36 5A 36 52 52 88 88 8C 8B 8D 8D
94 93 94 87 93 84 87 82 84 80 82 7D 80 7C 7D 7C 7D 7D 7E 7D
7E 7C 7D 7D 7E 7E 7E 7E 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 80 80 80 80 80 7F
80 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7E 7F 7D 7E 7D 7E 7E 7F 7F 80 80
80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80
80 80 81 80 80 80 81 80 81 7F 80 7F 7F 7E 7F 7E 7F 7E 7F 7E
7F 7E 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 81 80
81 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 80 80 81 81 8C 8C
92 7E 92 67 7E 55 67 57 84 84 92 8F 93 89 8F 86 89 85 86 7E
85 7C 7E 7C 7C 7C 7C 7C 7E 7E 7E 7E 80 80 80 80 80 7E 80 80
80 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 80 7F
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 0.50
DETECTION MARKER1 = 86
DETECTION MARKER2 = 0
MAIN BANG BLANK END = 14
ECHO WINDOW END = 199
INTERFACE BLANK START = 0
INTERFACE BLANK END = 0
MODE3 BLANK START = 0
MODE3 BLANK END = 0
DATAWIN 1 START = 0
DATAWIN 1 END = 0
m~=@=VNMJOPV`
ORV
j=PTai=mirp
Format F1
This format includes file header, 37 DLP thickness table with waveforms (whenever present), setup table,
and note table.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
DATAWIN 2 START = 0
DATAWIN 2 END = 0
RECTIFICATION = RF
003
0.292 IN 1---WF 3
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
92 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 10 0E 10 00 0E 0A
4F 4F 7D 6A 7D 57 6A 5B 7C 7C 7F 74 7F 74 76 76 7F 7F 81 7D
81 7D 7D 7D 7E 7E 7E 7D 7E 7E 7E 7E 7E 7E 7F 7E 7F 7F 7F 7E
7F 7E 7E 7E 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7E 7F 7F 7F 7E 7F 7E 7F 7F 7F 7F
7F 7F 7F 7E 80 7E 80 7E 7F 7E 7F 7E 80 7F 7F 7F 7F 7E 7F 7E
7F 7E 7F 7E 7E 7E 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7E 7F 7E 7F 7F 7F 7E 7F 7E
7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7E
80 7E 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F
7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 7F 7F
80 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7E 7F 7E 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F
7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 80 80 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F
7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7E 80 7E 80 7F 80 80 82 82
92 92 A2 94 A7 6B 94 34 6B 34 41 41 7C 7C 8F 8F 91 91 97 97
97 8F 97 8A 8F 82 8A 7E 82 78 7E 77 78 77 7A 7A 7C 7C 7D 7D
7E 7E 7F 7E 80 80 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 80 80 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7F
80 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7E 7F 7E 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F
7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 80 80 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 80 7E 7F 7E
7E 7E 7F 7E 7F 7E 7E 7E 7F 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 80 80 80 80 81 81
81 81 81 81 82 80 82 80 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7E 7F 7E 7F 7E 7E 7E
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 0.50
DETECTION MARKER1 = 125
DETECTION MARKER2 = 0
MAIN BANG BLANK END = 14
ECHO WINDOW END = 199
INTERFACE BLANK START = 0
INTERFACE BLANK END = 0
MODE3 BLANK START = 0
MODE3 BLANK END = 0
DATAWIN 1 START = 0
DATAWIN 1 END = 0
DATAWIN 2 START = 0
DATAWIN 2 END = 0
RECTIFICATION = RF
OK
OSM
^=b=J=a~~=l=c~
Format F1
This format includes file header, 37 DLP thickness table with waveforms (whenever present), setup table,
and note table.
0
Format F2
This format includes file header, 37 DLP thickness table, setup table, and note table. This format excludes
waveform.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
0123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789
FILE NAME: DEMO
FILE TYPE: INCREMENTAL
FILE DESCRIPTION: DEMO FILE OUTPUT FORMAT
INSPECTOR ID: GE PANAMETRICS TESTER 999999
LOCATION NOTE: WALTHAM MA USA
FILE DELETE PROTECTION: ON
OK
IDENTIFIER THICKNESS UNITS FLAGS NOTES SU #
m~=@=VNMJOPV`
OSN
j=PTai=mirp
Format F2
This format includes file header, 37 DLP thickness table, setup table, and note table. This format excludes
waveform.
0 1
001
002
003
OK
3 4 5 6
0.097 IN 1---WF
0.194 IN 1---WF
0.292 IN 1---WF
3
3
3
Format F4
This format includes only thickness infomation with waveforms (whenever present).
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
0123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789
+0.097
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
91 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 2B 25 2B 18 32 32
60 60 7A 6F 7A 67 6F 6C 7E 7E 80 7A 80 7A 7B 7B 80 80 80 7D
80 7D 7D 7D 7F 7F 7F 7E 7F 7E 7E 7E 7E 7E 7F 7E 7F 7E 80 7F
80 7E 7F 7E 7F 7E 80 7F 7F 7E 7F 7E 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7E 7F 7E
7F 7F 82 82 9E 9E AF 75 AF 44 75 34 48 48 6B 6B 89 84 89 84
8A 8A 92 8C 92 83 8C 82 83 80 82 7F 80 7D 7F 7D 7E 7C 7E 7C
7D 7C 7D 7C 7C 7C 7E 7E 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7F
80 7F 7F 7F 80 80 80 7E 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 7F 80 7F 80 80
82 82 91 91 96 6F 96 59 6F 58 6C 6C 81 81 8E 84 8E 84 84 84
85 81 84 7E 81 7D 7E 7D 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7E 7F 7D 7E 7D
7D 7D 7E 7E 7E 7E 7F 7F 80 7F 80 80 81 80 81 80 80 80 80 80
80 80 80 80 80 7F 80 7F 80 80 82 81 82 81 82 80 82 80 81 81
88 88 89 70 89 66 70 66 7A 7A 89 89 8E 7F 8B 7E 7F 7E 7E 7E
7E 7C 7E 7C 7D 7D 7F 7F 7F 7F 80 80 80 80 80 7E 80 7D 7E 7D
7F 7E 80 7F 80 80 80 80 81 80 81 80 80 80 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7E
7F 7D 7E 7D 7E 7E 80 80 81 80 81 80 80 80 81 80 81 80 84 82
84 73 82 70 73 70 82 82 8C 87 8C 7C 87 7B 7C 7B 7E 7E 7E 7D
7E 7E 7E 7E 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7E 7F 7E 7F 7E 7F 7E 7E 7E 7F 7F
80 80 80 80 80 7F 80 7E 7F 7E 7F 7E 7F 7F 80 80 81 81 81 80
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 0.50
DETECTION MARKER1 = 46
OSO
^=b=J=a~~=l=c~
Format F4
This format includes only thickness infomation with waveforms (whenever present).
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
DETECTION MARKER2 = 0
MAIN BANG BLANK END = 14
ECHO WINDOW END = 199
INTERFACE BLANK START = 0
INTERFACE BLANK END = 0
MODE3 BLANK START = 0
MODE3 BLANK END = 0
DATAWIN 1 START = 0
DATAWIN 1 END = 0
DATAWIN 2 START = 0
DATAWIN 2 END = 0
RECTIFICATION = RF
+0.194
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
92 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 01 01
48 48 7E 6B 7E 58 6B 5C 7C 7C 80 76 80 76 78 78 80 80 80 7E
80 7D 7E 7D 7F 7E 7F 7E 7F 7E 7E 7E 7F 7E 7F 7E 7E 7E 7F 7F
7F 7E 7F 7E 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F
80 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7E 7F 7E 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F
80 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F
7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F
7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F
81 81 98 98 A9 8A A9 5A 8A 36 5A 36 52 52 88 88 8C 8B 8D 8D
94 93 94 87 93 84 87 82 84 80 82 7D 80 7C 7D 7C 7D 7D 7E 7D
7E 7C 7D 7D 7E 7E 7E 7E 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 80 80 80 80 80 7F
80 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7E 7F 7D 7E 7D 7E 7E 7F 7F 80 80
80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80
80 80 81 80 80 80 81 80 81 7F 80 7F 7F 7E 7F 7E 7F 7E 7F 7E
7F 7E 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 81 80
81 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 80 80 81 81 8C 8C
92 7E 92 67 7E 55 67 57 84 84 92 8F 93 89 8F 86 89 85 86 7E
85 7C 7E 7C 7C 7C 7C 7C 7E 7E 7E 7E 80 80 80 80 80 7E 80 80
80 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 80 7F
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 0.50
DETECTION MARKER1 = 86
DETECTION MARKER2 = 0
MAIN BANG BLANK END = 14
ECHO WINDOW END = 199
INTERFACE BLANK START = 0
INTERFACE BLANK END = 0
MODE3 BLANK START = 0
m~=@=VNMJOPV`
OSP
j=PTai=mirp
Format F4
This format includes only thickness infomation with waveforms (whenever present).
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
MODE3 BLANK END = 0
DATAWIN 1 START = 0
DATAWIN 1 END = 0
DATAWIN 2 START = 0
DATAWIN 2 END = 0
RECTIFICATION = RF
+0.292
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
92 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 10 0E 10 00 0E 0A
4F 4F 7D 6A 7D 57 6A 5B 7C 7C 7F 74 7F 74 76 76 7F 7F 81 7D
81 7D 7D 7D 7E 7E 7E 7D 7E 7E 7E 7E 7E 7E 7F 7E 7F 7F 7F 7E
7F 7E 7E 7E 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7E 7F 7F 7F 7E 7F 7E 7F 7F 7F 7F
7F 7F 7F 7E 80 7E 80 7E 7F 7E 7F 7E 80 7F 7F 7F 7F 7E 7F 7E
7F 7E 7F 7E 7E 7E 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7E 7F 7E 7F 7F 7F 7E 7F 7E
7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7E
80 7E 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F
7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 7F 7F
80 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7E 7F 7E 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F
7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 80 80 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F
7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7E 80 7E 80 7F 80 80 82 82
92 92 A2 94 A7 6B 94 34 6B 34 41 41 7C 7C 8F 8F 91 91 97 97
97 8F 97 8A 8F 82 8A 7E 82 78 7E 77 78 77 7A 7A 7C 7C 7D 7D
7E 7E 7F 7E 80 80 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 80 80 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7F
80 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7E 7F 7E 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F
7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 80 80 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 80 7E 7F 7E
7E 7E 7F 7E 7F 7E 7E 7E 7F 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 80 80 80 80 81 81
81 81 81 81 82 80 82 80 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7E 7F 7E 7F 7E 7E 7E
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 0.50
DETECTION MARKER1 = 125
DETECTION MARKER2 = 0
MAIN BANG BLANK END = 14
ECHO WINDOW END = 199
INTERFACE BLANK START = 0
INTERFACE BLANK END = 0
MODE3 BLANK START = 0
MODE3 BLANK END = 0
DATAWIN 1 START = 0
DATAWIN 1 END = 0
DATAWIN 2 START = 0
DATAWIN 2 END = 0
RECTIFICATION = RF
OSQ
^=b=J=a~~=l=c~
Format F5
This format includes 37 DLP thickness table with waveforms (whenever present), setup table, and note
table. This format excludes fileheader.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
0123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789
IDENTIFIER THICKNESS UNITS FLAGS SU #
001
0.097 IN 1---W- 3
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
29 00 00 03 05 23 23 25 25 25
25 24 24 24 25 25 25 24 24 24
25 36 36 19 27 29 29 25 25 24
24 24 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
29 30 20 28 28 26 25 25 25 24
24 24 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
27 27 27 28 24 24 24 25 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 24 25 25 25 26
26 25 28 26 24 24 25 25 24 24
25 25 24 25 25 25 25 25 24 25
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 0.50
DETECTION MARKER1 = 23
DETECTION MARKER2 = 0
MAIN BANG BLANK END = 7
ECHO WINDOW END = 99
INTERFACE BLANK START = 0
INTERFACE BLANK END = 0
MODE3 BLANK START = 0
MODE3 BLANK END = 0
DATAWIN 1 START = 0
DATAWIN 1 END = 0
DATAWIN 2 START = 0
DATAWIN 2 END = 0
RECTIFICATION = RF
002
0.194 IN 1---W- 3
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
29 00 00 00 00 24 24 25 25 25
25 24 24 24 24 24 25 25 24 24
25 24 24 24 25 25 24 25 25 24
24 24 24 24 24 24 24 25 25 24
31 35 27 27 28 30 29 26 25 24
24 24 24 25 25 25 25 24 24 25
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 24 24
m~=@=VNMJOPV`
OSR
j=PTai=mirp
Format F5
This format includes 37 DLP thickness table with waveforms (whenever present), setup table, and note
table. This format excludes fileheader.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
24 24 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 28
29 24 29 29 27 26 24 24 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 25 24 24 24 25
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 0.50
DETECTION MARKER1 = 43
DETECTION MARKER2 = 0
MAIN BANG BLANK END = 7
ECHO WINDOW END = 99
INTERFACE BLANK START = 0
INTERFACE BLANK END = 0
MODE3 BLANK START = 0
MODE3 BLANK END = 0
DATAWIN 1 START = 0
DATAWIN 1 END = 0
DATAWIN 2 START = 0
DATAWIN 2 END = 0
RECTIFICATION = RF
003
0.292 IN 1---W- 3
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
29 00 00 00 00 24 24 24 24 25
25 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24
24 25 24 25 24 24 24 24 24 24
24 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 24
24 25 25 25 25 25 25 24 24 25
24 25 25 24 25 25 25 25 25 25
33 34 19 28 30 30 28 25 23 24
24 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 24 24
24 24 25 25 25 24 24 24 25 25
25 25 25 24 24 24 25 25 25 25
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 0.50
DETECTION MARKER1 = 62
DETECTION MARKER2 = 0
MAIN BANG BLANK END = 7
ECHO WINDOW END = 99
INTERFACE BLANK START = 0
INTERFACE BLANK END = 0
MODE3 BLANK START = 0
MODE3 BLANK END = 0
OSS
^=b=J=a~~=l=c~
Format F5
This format includes 37 DLP thickness table with waveforms (whenever present), setup table, and note
table. This format excludes fileheader.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
DATAWIN 1 START = 0
DATAWIN 1 END = 0
DATAWIN 2 START = 0
DATAWIN 2 END = 0
RECTIFICATION = RF
OK
SU # VEL(/uS) DIFF LO-ALM HI-ALM EXT-BLANK UNITS TRANSDUCER GAIN dB
3 0.2260 0.000 0.000 25.000 22 IN M112 47
OK
CODE COMMENT
OK
Format F6
This format includes 37 DLP thickness table (no waveform), setup table, and note table. This format
excludes fileheader.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
0123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789
IDENTIFIER
001
0.097
002
0.194
003
0.292
OK
Format F7
This is in conformance with the 26DL PLUS 16-character ID format. This format includes 26DL PLUS
thickness table in 16-character ID format with waveforms (whenever present) and setup table.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
0123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789
m~=@=VNMJOPV`
OST
j=PTai=mirp
Format F7
This is in conformance with the 26DL PLUS 16-character ID format. This format includes 26DL PLUS
thickness table in 16-character ID format with waveforms (whenever present) and setup table.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
IDENTIFIER THICKNESS UNITS FLAGS SU #
001 0.097 IN 1---W- 3
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
29 00 00 03 05 23 23 25 25 25
25 24 24 24 25 25 25 24 24 24
25 36 36 19 27 29 29 25 25 24
24 24 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
29 30 20 28 28 26 25 25 25 24
24 24 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
27 27 27 28 24 24 24 25 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 24 25 25 25 26
26 25 28 26 24 24 25 25 24 24
25 25 24 25 25 25 25 25 24 25
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 0.50
DETECTION MARKER1 = 23
DETECTION MARKER2 = 0
MAIN BANG BLANK END = 7
ECHO WINDOW END = 99
INTERFACE BLANK START = 0
INTERFACE BLANK END = 0
MODE3 BLANK START = 0
MODE3 BLANK END = 0
DATAWIN 1 START = 0
DATAWIN 1 END = 0
DATAWIN 2 START = 0
DATAWIN 2 END = 0
RECTIFICATION = RF
002 0.194 IN 1---W- 3
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
29 00 00 00 00 24 24 25 25 25
25 24 24 24 24 24 25 25 24 24
25 24 24 24 25 25 24 25 25 24
24 24 24 24 24 24 24 25 25 24
31 35 27 27 28 30 29 26 25 24
24 24 24 25 25 25 25 24 24 25
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 24 24
24 24 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 28
29 24 29 29 27 26 24 24 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 25 24 24 24 25
ZOOM = FALSE
OSU
^=b=J=a~~=l=c~
Format F7
This is in conformance with the 26DL PLUS 16-character ID format. This format includes 26DL PLUS
thickness table in 16-character ID format with waveforms (whenever present) and setup table.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 0.50
DETECTION MARKER1 = 43
DETECTION MARKER2 = 0
MAIN BANG BLANK END = 7
ECHO WINDOW END = 99
INTERFACE BLANK START = 0
INTERFACE BLANK END = 0
MODE3 BLANK START = 0
MODE3 BLANK END = 0
DATAWIN 1 START = 0
DATAWIN 1 END = 0
DATAWIN 2 START = 0
DATAWIN 2 END = 0
RECTIFICATION = RF
003 0.292 IN 1---W- 3
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
29 00 00 00 00 24 24 24 24 25
25 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24
24 25 24 25 24 24 24 24 24 24
24 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 24
24 25 25 25 25 25 25 24 24 25
24 25 25 24 25 25 25 25 25 25
33 34 19 28 30 30 28 25 23 24
24 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 24 24
24 24 25 25 25 24 24 24 25 25
25 25 25 24 24 24 25 25 25 25
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 0.50
DETECTION MARKER1 = 62
DETECTION MARKER2 = 0
MAIN BANG BLANK END = 7
ECHO WINDOW END = 99
INTERFACE BLANK START = 0
INTERFACE BLANK END = 0
MODE3 BLANK START = 0
MODE3 BLANK END = 0
DATAWIN 1 START = 0
DATAWIN 1 END = 0
DATAWIN 2 START = 0
DATAWIN 2 END = 0
m~=@=VNMJOPV`
OSV
j=PTai=mirp
Format F7
This is in conformance with the 26DL PLUS 16-character ID format. This format includes 26DL PLUS
thickness table in 16-character ID format with waveforms (whenever present) and setup table.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
RECTIFICATION = RF
OK
SU # VEL(/uS) DIFF LO-ALM HI-ALM EXT-BLANK UNITS TRANSDUCER GAIN dB
3 0.2260 0.000 0.000 25.000 22 IN M112 47
OK
Format F8
This is in conformance with the 26DL PLUS 16-character ID format. This format includes 26DL PLUS
thickness table in 16-character ID format without waveforms, and setup table.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
0123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789
IDENTIFIER
001 0.097
002 0.194
003 0.292
OK
OTM
^=b=J=a~~=l=c~
Format F9
This format includes the secondary measurements information (i.e. ThruCoat/TempComp/Oxide Layer).
This format includes 37 DLP thickness table with waveforms (whenever present), setup table, application
setup table, and note table.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
0123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789
IDENTIFIER OXIDE MEAS MATL MEAS PRIMARY FLAGS NOTES SU#
001
0.007 IN
0.052 IN
OXIDE
1---W
2
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
5B 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
07 07 40 40 4C 4C 5C 5C 66 66 6A 6A 71 71 73 73 76 76 76 76
79 79 7A 7A 85 85 9A 9A C2 B0 C2 55 B0 33 55 33 3B 3B 5A 5A
6B 6B 85 85 8C 8C 8F 8C 8E 85 8C 82 85 7F 82 7E 7F 7F 7F 7E
7F 7F 80 80 8C 8C 9C 9C AB 89 A6 4E 89 4D 4E 4D 6D 6D 7A 7A
87 87 8C 8A 8C 81 8A 7C 81 79 7C 79 79 79 7B 7B 7B 7B 7D 7D
7D 7D 81 81 87 87 9D 90 A2 76 90 5E 76 5E 6C 6C 86 86 89 85
89 83 85 7C 83 79 7C 75 79 75 75 75 7A 7A 7D 7D 7E 7E 7E 7E
7F 7F 84 84 8A 8A 97 90 97 6B 90 66 6B 66 7F 7F 8B 88 8B 7E
88 7B 7E 76 7B 75 76 75 78 78 7A 7A 7E 7E 7F 7F 82 82 83 83
86 86 8A 8A 8D 8D 90 83 8F 6C 83 6C 6F 6F 85 85 87 7D 87 79
7D 77 79 77 78 78 79 79 7E 7E 80 80 81 81 81 81 82 82 84 84
84 84 84 84 89 89 8A 7A 8A 70 7A 70 7B 7B 87 82 87 79 82 78
79 78 7A 7A 7B 7B 7D 7D 7F 7F 83 82 83 82 83 83 83 83 84 83
84 83 83 83 83 82 83 73 82 71 73 71 80 80 84 7F 84 7B 7F 7B
7C 7C 7F 7F 80 7F 80 80 80 80 82 82 82 81 82 81 81 81 82 80
82 80 81 80 82 7F 82 74 7F 74 76 76 84 84 84 7C 84 7B 7C 7B
7E 7E 7F 7F 81 81 82 82 83 83 83 82 83 81 82 80 81 7F 80 7E
7F 7E 7E 7E 7E 7C 7E 78 7C 77 7C 7C 82 82 85 7C 82 7C 7D 7D
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 0.50
DETECTION MARKER1 = 28
DETECTION MARKER2 = 0
MAIN BANG BLANK END = 14
ECHO WINDOW END = 199
INTERFACE BLANK START = 0
INTERFACE BLANK END = 0
MODE3 BLANK START = 0
MODE3 BLANK END = 0
DATAWIN 1 START = 17
DATAWIN 1 END = 40
DATAWIN 2 START = 0
DATAWIN 2 END = 0
RECTIFICATION = RF
m~=@=VNMJOPV`
OTN
j=PTai=mirp
Format F9
This format includes the secondary measurements information (i.e. ThruCoat/TempComp/Oxide Layer).
This format includes 37 DLP thickness table with waveforms (whenever present), setup table, application
setup table, and note table.
0
1
2
3
4
5
002
0.008 IN
0.152 IN
OXIDE
1---W
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
5B 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
26 26 4E 4E 53 53 5E 5E 68 68 6C 6C 72 72 74 74 78 78 78 78
7B 7B 7B 7B 7D 7D 7D 7D 7D 7C 7D 7C 7D 7D 7E 7D 7D 7D 7E 7D
7E 7D 7F 7E 7F 7E 7E 7E 7E 7E 7E 7E 7E 7D 7E 7D 7F 7E 7F 7E
7F 7F 7F 7E 7F 7E 7F 7E 7E 7E 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7E 7F 7E 7F 7E
7F 7E 7F 7F 7F 7E 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 80 7E
7F 7E 80 80 80 80 97 97 BA AB BA 57 AB 3A 57 32 3C 3C 4F 4F
74 74 83 83 94 94 96 95 98 90 95 88 90 83 88 82 83 7F 82 7F
7F 7E 7F 7E 7E 7E 7E 7E 7E 7E 7E 7E 7F 7E 7F 7E 7F 7E 7E 7C
7E 7C 7C 7B 7C 7B 7B 7B 7D 7D 7D 7D 7F 7F 80 80 81 81 81 81
81 80 81 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 80 80 80 7F
80 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 80 80 80 7F 80 7F
80 7F 80 7F 82 82 88 88 9C 96 9C 61 96 4F 61 4F 62 62 85 85
8C 8C 8E 8C 8E 87 8C 84 87 80 84 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 7F 7E 7F 7E
7E 7E 7E 7E 7F 7F 7F 7E 7F 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7E
7F 7B 7E 7B 7B 7B 7C 7C 7E 7E 80 80 82 82 82 81 82 81 81 80
81 80 80 80 80 80 80 7F 80 7E 7F 7E 7E 7E 7E 7E 7F 7E 7F 7E
7F 7F 7F 7E 7F 7E 7F 7F 80 80 80 80 82 82 84 84 84 82 84 81
82 80 81 7F 80 7F 87 87 8D 7F 8D 6C 7F 5D 6C 61 82 82 8C 8A
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 0.50
DETECTION MARKER1 = 68
DETECTION MARKER2 = 0
MAIN BANG BLANK END = 14
ECHO WINDOW END = 199
INTERFACE BLANK START = 0
INTERFACE BLANK END = 0
MODE3 BLANK START = 0
MODE3 BLANK END = 0
DATAWIN 1 START = 57
DATAWIN 1 END = 80
DATAWIN 2 START = 0
DATAWIN 2 END = 0
RECTIFICATION = RF
003
0.008 IN
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
OTO
0.300 IN
OXIDE
1---W
6
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Format F9
This format includes the secondary measurements information (i.e. ThruCoat/TempComp/Oxide Layer).
This format includes 37 DLP thickness table with waveforms (whenever present), setup table, application
setup table, and note table.
0
1
2
3
4
5
5B 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
0B 0B 40 40 4C 4C 5D 5D 68 68 6B 6B 72 72 75 75 76 76 78 78
79 79 7A 7A 7C 7C 7C 7C 7C 7C 7C 7C 7C 7C 7E 7E 7E 7D 7E 7D
7E 7E 7E 7D 7E 7D 7F 7E 7E 7E 7E 7E 7E 7E 7E 7E 7E 7E 7E 7E
7F 7F 7F 7E 7F 7E 7E 7E 7F 7E 7E 7E 7E 7E 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7E
7F 7E 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7E 7F 7E 80 7F 80 7E 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F
7F 7E 7F 7E 7F 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7E 7F 7E 7F 7E
7F 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7E 7F 7E 80 7E 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F
7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F
7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7E 7F 7E 7F 7E 7F 7E 80 7F 80 7F
80 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 80 7E 7F 7E 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F
7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F
7F 7F 7F 7F 84 84 90 90 B4 AD B4 58 AD 30 58 30 3E 3E 6C 6C
7C 7C 92 92 98 97 99 94 97 8D 94 89 8D 83 89 7F 83 7E 7F 7C
7E 7C 7C 7C 7C 7C 7C 7C 7D 7D 7E 7E 7E 7E 7E 7E 7F 7F 7F 7F
7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7F
7F 7F 7F 7F 80 7F 80 7F 80 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F
7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7E 7F 7F 7F 7D 7F 7D 7D 7D 7E 7E 7E 7E
7F 7F 80 80 80 80 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 80 81 80 81 81 81 80
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 0.50
DETECTION MARKER1 = 128
DETECTION MARKER2 = 0
MAIN BANG BLANK END = 14
ECHO WINDOW END = 199
INTERFACE BLANK START = 0
INTERFACE BLANK END = 0
MODE3 BLANK START = 0
MODE3 BLANK END = 0
DATAWIN 1 START = 116
DATAWIN 1 END = 139
DATAWIN 2 START = 0
DATAWIN 2 END = 0
RECTIFICATION = RF
OK
SU # VEL(/uS) DIFF LO-ALM HI-ALM EXT-BLANK UNITS TRANSDUCER GAIN dB
2
0.2260 0.000 0.000
25.000 22
IN
M112
47
OK
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Format F9
This format includes the secondary measurements information (i.e. ThruCoat/TempComp/Oxide Layer).
This format includes 37 DLP thickness table with waveforms (whenever present), setup table, application
setup table, and note table.
0
1
2
3
SETUP NUMBER : 0002
SETUP NAME : DEFM1-10.0/M112
MEASUREMENT TYPE : 2
PROBE TYPE : 4
MATERIAL VELOCITY : 0.2260IN/us
ZERO : 212.80
PULSER VOLTAGE : 3
MAXIMUM GAIN : 2400
INITIAL GAIN : 930
TDG SLOPE : 2398
MAIN BANG BLANK : 22
ECHO WINDOW : 13967
DETECTION MODE : 1
ECHO1 DETECTION : 1
ECHO2 DETECTION : N/A
INTERFACE BLANK : N/A
MODE3 ECHO BLANK : N/A
DATA WINDOW 1 : 32
DATA WINDOW 2 : N/A
OK
CODE COMMENT
OK
Format F10
This format includes the secondary measurements information (i.e. ThruCoat/TempComp/Oxide Layer).
This format includes the 37 DLP thickness table without waveforms, setup table, and note table.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
0123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789
IDENTIFIER
001
002
003
OK
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Thickness Table: A thickness table consists of a header line, thickness data and
waveform data. The thickness table has some differences in the different formats. There
are six flags associated with each thickness reading in the Thickness Table. In formats
F-1 and F-2, the sixth flag is DN Flag; while in format F-5, the sixth flag represents a
comment code. These are positional and their possible values are shown below:
Flag
FLAG #1
FLAG #2
Flag Condition
M: Standard Measurement
L: Standard LOS
E: AE to E Measurement
l: AE to E LOS
e: ME to E Measurement
n: ME to E LOS
1: Mode 1 Meas
2: Mode 2 Meas
3: Mode 3 Meas
a: Mode 1 LOS
b: Mode 2 LOS
c: Mode 3 LOS
Remarks
Measured Echo
Loss Of Signal
Differential Mode
D: Diff Absolute
d: Diff Percentage
Standard Alarm
A: Alarm Standard
H: High Alarm Standard
L: Low Alarm Standard
-: No Alarm/Diff
Percent Previous Mode
p: Prev Thk % Alarm
r: Prev Thk % Low Alarm
g: Prev Thk % High Alarm
Absolute Previous Alarm Mode
a: Prev Thk Absolute Alarm
l: Prev Thk Absolute Low Alarm
h: Prev Thk Absolute High Alarm
FLAG #3
m: Minimum
M: Maximum
Minimum reading
Maximum reading
FLAG #4
G: Gain Modified
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Flag
Flag Condition
Remarks
FLAG #5
M: Waveform
Z: Zoom
RF: Unrectified Wave
Full: Fullwave
Neg: Halfwave Negative
Pos: Halfwave Positive
Waveform stored
FLAG #6
(F1, F2)
T: DN True
F: DN False
Downloaded;
Created ID data stored
FLAG #6
(F5 to F8)
-: No Comment
A thru Z: Comment Code
No comment stored;
Comment code
Table 21
Flag Conditions
A single line consisting of the text OK immediately follows the end of the Thickness
Table.
Setup Table: This table consists of a header line followed by 1 to 32 data lines. There is
one data line for each unique setup listed in the thickness table. In general, many
thicknesses/waveforms may share a common setup. The number of setups is limited to
64. When the setup table is full, any new setups are allocated the #00 and this entry in
the setup table indicates such status. Setup table has some differences in the different
formats.
A blank line precedes the Setup Table.
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Multi-Character Commands
This section describes all Multi-Character commands and illustrates the syntax used with
each command.
Note:
Commands are case sensitive and, if appropriate, terminated with a carriagereturn line-feed pair (i.e. /r/n). The term host used in the command
description always refers to the sender of the command.
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FTPINFO?\r\n
Notes:
\r is the carriage-return character (0x0D hexadecimal byte value).
\n is the line-feed character (0x0A byte hexadecimal value).
Gage Information
This command instructs the gage to send to the host general information about the gage.
See GE Panametrics document 37DLP Series FTP for details about the GAGE INFO
block send back by the gage.
Command Format:
GAGEINFO?\r\n
Notes:
\r is the carriage-return character (0x0D hexadecimal byte value).
\n is the line-feed character (0x0A byte hexadecimal value).
File Directory
This command instructs the gage to send to the host the file directory that exists on the
gage. See GE Panametrics document 37DLP Series FTP for details about the DIR INFO
block sent back by the gage.
Command Format:
FILEDIR?\r\n
Notes:
\r is the carriage-return character (0x0D hexadecimal byte value).
\n is the line-feed character (0x0A hexadecimal byte value).
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File Read
This command instructs the gage to send to the host a file that exists on the gage. See GE
Panametrics document 37DLP Series FTP for details on the FREAD INFO block and the
file transmission blocks sent back by the gage.
Command Format:
FILEREAD?\2\r\n
FREAD INFO block
\3
Notes:
\r is the carriage-return character (0x0D hexadecimal byte value).
\n is the line-feed character (0x0A hexadecimal byte value).
\2 is the STX character (0x02 hexadecimal byte value).
\3 is the ETX character (0x03 hexadecimal byte value).
File Write
This command instructs the gage to receive a file that is sent by the host. See GE
Panametrics document 37DLP Series FTP for details about the file info transmission
blocks sent to the gage.
Command Format:
FILEWRITE=\2\r\n
TRANSMISSION INFO block
FILE HEADER INFO block
ID INFO block
SU TABLE INFO block
NOTE TABLE INFO block
\3
Notes:
\r is the carriage-return character (0x0D hexadecimal byte value).
\n is the line-feed character (0x0A hexadecimal byte value).
\2 is the STX character (0x02 hexadecimal byte value).
\3 is the ETX character (0x03 hexadecimal byte value).
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File Delete
This command instructs the gage to delete a file that is on the gage. See GE Panametrics
document 37DLP Series FTP for details about the FILEDELETE INFO block.
Command Format:
FILEDELETE\2\r\n
FILEDELETE INFO block
\3
Notes:
\r is the carriage-return character (0x0D hexadecimal byte value).
\n is the line-feed character (0x0A hexadecimal byte value).
\2 is the STX character (0x02 hexadecimal byte value).
\3 is the ETX character (0x03 hexadecimal byte value).
Application Setup Directory
This command instructs the gage to send to the host the active setup and all of the user
setups that exists on the gage. See GE Panametrics document 37DLP Series FTP for
details about the APP SU TABLE INFO block sent back by the gage.
Command Format:
APPSUDIR?\r\n
Notes:
\r is the carriage-return character (0x0D hexadecimal byte value).
\n is the line-feed character (0x0A hexadecimal byte value).
Application Setup Read
This command instructs the gage to send to the host the application setup that is requested.
See GE Panametrics document 37DLP Series FTP for details about the APP SU INDEX
block and the APP SU INFO block sent back by the gage.
Command Format:
APPSUREAD?\2\r\n
APP SU INDEX block
\3
Notes:
\r is the carriage-return character (0x0D hexadecimal byte value).
\n is the line-feed character (0x0A hexadecimal byte value).
\2 is the STX character (0x02 hexadecimal byte value).
\3 is the ETX character (0x03 hexadecimal byte value).
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APPSUWRITE=\2\r\n
APP SU INDEX block
APP SU INFO block
\3
Notes:
\r is the carriage-return character (0x0D hexadecimal byte value).
\n is the line-feed character (0x0A hexadecimal byte value).
\2 is the STX character (0x02 hexadecimal byte value).
\3 is the ETX character (0x03 hexadecimal byte value).
Make Application Setup Active
This command instructs the gage to make the given application setup the active setup. See
GE Panametrics document 37DLP Series FTP for details about the APP SU INDEX
block.
Command Format:
APPSUACTIVE=\2\r\n
APP SU INDEX block
\3
Notes:
\r is the carriage-return character (0x0D hexadecimal byte value).
\n is the line-feed character (0x0A hexadecimal byte value).
\2 is the STX character (0x02 hexadecimal byte value).
\3 is the ETX character (0x03 hexadecimal byte value).
Transducer List
This command instructs the gage to send to the host the list of transducers supported by the
gage. See GE Panametrics document 25HP Plus Series FTP for details about the XDCR
LIST INFO block sent back by the gage.
Command Format:
XDCRLIST?\r\n
Notes:
\r is the carriage-return character (0x0D hexadecimal byte value).
\n is the line-feed character (0x0A hexadecimal byte value).
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Units Get
This command instructs the gage to send the current units specification (IN or MM) to
the host.
Command Format:
UNITS?\r\n
Notes:
\r is the carriage-return character (0x0D hexadecimal byte value).
\n is the line-feed character (0x0A hexadecimal byte value).
Velocity Get
This command instructs the gage to send the active setup velocity to the host. The velocity
is encoded into an ASCII string and may be decoded by the standard C scanf function (egs.
scanf (%f, &fVel))
Command Format:
VELOCITY?\r\n
Notes:
\r is the carriage-return character (0x0D hexadecimal byte value).
\n is the line-feed character (0x0A hexadecimal byte value).
Mode Get
This command instructs the gage to send the active setup measurement mode (1, 2 or
3) to the host. The mode number is encoded into an ASCII string and may be decoded by
the standard C scanf function (egs. scanf (%d, &iMode)).
Command Format:
MODE?\r\n
Notes:
\r is the carriage-return character (0x0D hexadecimal byte value).
\n is the line-feed character (0x0A hexadecimal byte value).
Version Get
This command instructs the gage to send the versions of the gage and monitor software to
the host (egs. VERSION: 1.01/1.20C).
Command Format:
VER?\r\n
Notes:
\r is the carriage-return character (0x0D hexadecimal byte value).
\n is the line-feed character (0x0A hexadecimal byte value).
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Range Send
This command instructs the gage to do a range send of all of the IDs in the current file to
the host.
Command Format:
ntt
Waveform Grab
This command instructs the gage to send screen data in FX80 format to the host.
Command Format:
WFGRAB?\r\n
Notes:
\r is the carriage-return character (0x0D hexadecimal byte value).
\n is the line-feed character (0x0A hexadecimal byte value).
Database Memory Status
This command instructs the gage to send information about the amount of free memory
remaining in the database. Three numbers are encoded into an ASCII string:
Memory usage ratio for computations involving files that are a mix of IDs with and
without waveforms (egs. 16 means that an ID with a waveform uses the same memory
as 16 IDs without a waveform).
The numbers may be decoded by the standard C scanf function (egs. scanf (%d %d %d,
&iIds, &iIdsWfs, &IdsToIdsWfs)).
Command Format:
MEMORY?\r\n
Notes:
\r is the carriage-return character (0x0D hexadecimal byte value).
\n is the line-feed character (0x0A hexadecimal byte value).
Go to Monitor Mode
This command instructs the gage to go to the monitor mode.
Command Format:
MONITOR=GO\r\n
Notes:
\r is the carriage-return character (0x0D hexadecimal byte value).
\n is the line-feed character (0x0A hexadecimal byte value).
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PROTO=SINGLE\r\n
Notes:
\r is the carriage-return character (0x0D hexadecimal byte value).
\n is the line-feed character (0x0A hexadecimal byte value).
Single-Character Commands
This section describes all Single-Character commands and illustrates the syntax used with
each command.
Command Name
COMMAND Syntax
ASCII
Character
Hex
Setup Adjust
33
21
[2nd], [1]
Units
35
23
[2nd], [3]
Meas Rate
36
24
[2nd], [4]
Min/Max
37
25
[2nd], [5]
Hold/Blank
&
38
26
[2nd], [7]
Diff
40
28
[2nd], [9]
Sp Mode
41
29
[2nd], [0]
Alarm
42
2A
[2nd], [8]
Number 0
48
30
[0]
Number 1
49
31
[1]
Number 2
50
32
[2]
Number 3
51
33
[3]
Number 4
52
34
[4]
Number 5
53
35
[5]
Number 6
54
36
[6]
Number 7
55
37
[7]
Number 8
56
38
[8]
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Corresponding
Gage Key
Stroke(s)
Command Syntax
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Command Name
COMMAND Syntax
ASCII
Character
Hex
Number 9
57
39
[9]
Resolution
64
40
[2nd], [2]
LCD Adjust
66
42
[2nd], [Light]
Cal Lock
67
43
Slew Down
68
44
[ ]
Clear Memory
69
45
[2nd], [File]
Rectification
70
46
[2nd], [Freeze]
Gain Optimization
71
47
[2nd], [Gain]
Echo to Echo
72
48
[2nd], [Zoom]
Note
73
49
[2nd], [ID#]
Slew Left
76
4C
Escape
77
4D
Slew Right
82
52
84
54
[2nd], [Send]
Slew up
85
55
[ ]
Zoom
90
5A
[Zoom]
File
92
5C
[File]
Status
94
5E
[2nd], [6]
Alarm
97
61
[2nd], [8]
Light
98
62
[Light]
Cal
99
63
[Cal]
Diff
100
64
[2nd], [9]
Clear Memory
101
65
[2nd], [FILE]
Freeze
102
66
[Freeze]
Recall Setup
103
67
[RECALL SETUP]
ID
105
69
[ID#]
Delay
108
6C
[2nd], [Range]
Meas
109
6D
[Meas]
Send
110
6E
[Send]
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Gage Key
Stroke(s)
[2nd], [Meas]
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Command Name
COMMAND Syntax
ASCII
Character
Hex
Enter
112
70
[Enter]
Range
114
72
[Range]
Save
115
73
[Save]
Single Send
116
74
[Send]
Units
117
75
[2nd], [3]
Velocity
118
76
[Vel]
Setup Adjust
120
78
[2nd], [1]
Zero
122
7A
[Zero]
43
2B
None
Note: Changes comm
protocol from single to
multicharacter.
Communication
Protocol change
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Corresponding
Gage Key
Stroke(s)
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Description
Part #
Carrying Case
36DLPLUS/CC
26DLPLUS/HDC
36DLP/SPC/KIT
Manual
910-210
25DLP/PIC
Interface Program
CD-ROM (Standard)
3 1/2" DD Diskette (Upon Request)
WIN25DLPLUS
36PR
36PRE
80PP
36DLP/PS
36DLP/BP
36DLP/AA
Software Upgrade
25DLP/SU
36DLP/RSA/H
36DLP/RSE/H
36DLP/RSA
36DLP/RSE
36DLP/EW
36DLP/BCW
36DLC/9F-6
36DLC/9F-12
36DLC/25M-6
36DLC/25M-12
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Description
Part #
36DLC/25F-6
36DLC/25F-12
36DLC/9M/PR-6
36CAPLUS
2111
1514
Australia
1515
United Kingdom
1516
Italy
1517
Denmark
1518
1519
COUPLANT
Propylene Glycol
Glycerin
Gel Type
TEST BLOCKS
5-Step, 1018 Steel
English Units; .100", .200", .300", .400", .500"
2214E
2214M
5-Step, Aluminum
English Units; .100", .200", .300", .400", .500"
2213E
2212E
2218E
2218M
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Description
Part #
2219E
2219M
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Index
Numerics
2-D matrix grid datalogger file 145
149
2-Dmatrix grid with custom point
datalogger file 149153
3-D matrix grid datalogger file 153
157
A
Accessories and replacement parts
287289
Adjusting the extended blank with
D79X series transducers 108
Alarms
B-Scan 7980
standard 7577
thickness 7779
Audience 19
Automatic gain optimization 106107
restore the previous automatically
optimized gain 107
return to default gain 107
Automatic mode 109110
Avg/Min measurements 122124
B
Backlight 90
Bar code wand 177178
Battery
AA alkaline 32
battery charge 31
battery pack 30
charging 31
other chargers 30
replacing 3132
Battery problems 212
Beeper tone 84
Blanking adjustments 111
Boiler datalogger file 157160
B-Scan 113117
B-Scan alarm mode 116
B-Scan direction 114
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Gage operation
basic 23
Gage resets 98101
Gage screen
display elements 2930
general information 30
thickness display 30
Grid view 117122
data cell flag 120
display full database grid 121
display half database grid 120
enable grid view option 120
grid navigation 121122
grid size mode 118
linearize rows and columns 119
reverse grid cols 118
reverse grid rows 118
save thickness readings 121
transpose grid 119
H
Half B-Scan 116
Half database grid 120
Hardware status 97
Hold/blank 8788
I
ID overwrite protection 9293
Inactive time 8485
Incremental datalogger file 135138
Initial gain 189190
Interface blank 194195
K
Keypad 2329
2nd F 26
alarm 27
backlight 25
cal 24
calibration lock 28
clear memory 28
delay 28
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differential 27
down arrow 25
enter 25
extended blank 26
fast mode 27
file 25
freeze 25
ID number 26
keyboard layout 23
left arrow 25
measurement/reset 24
min/max measure 27
notes 28
numeric keys 24
opt 29
power on/off 24
print 28
range 24
recall setup 26
right arrow 25
save 25
send 26
setup mode 26
status 27
temp 27
up arrow 25
velocity 24
waveform 28
zero 24
zoom 24
Keypad test 97
L
Language 85
M
Main bang blank 190191
Maintenance
gage 211
transducers 212
Manual gain adjust
amplitude proportional to gain
mode 106
Manual gain adjust with D79X series
OVQ
transducer 105106
Manual mode 110111
Master reset 101
Maximum gain 188189
Maximum thickness mode 7374
Measurement mode
backlight 90
beeper tone 84
hold/blank 8788
ID overwrite protection 9293
inactive time 8485
language 85
radix 8586
rectification 8889
resolution 87
save key 91
supervisor lock 9091
units 86
waveform 8990
Measurement problems 213
Measurement reset 9899
Min finder 73
Minimum thickness mode 7173
min finder 73
Multi-Character Commands
application setup directory 280
application setup read 280
application setup write 281
communication protocol change
284
database memory status 283
file delete 280
file directory 278
file read 279
file write 279
FTP block iInformation 278
gage information 278
go to monitor mode 283
make application setup active 281
mode get 282
range send 283
transducer list 281
units get 282
velocity get 282
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U
Units 86
Uploading/downloading a stored
transducer setup to a computer 204
V
Video display test 97
W
Warranty 3
Waveform 8990
WIN37DL PLUS interface program
210
OVS
Z
Zoom mode
D79X Dual Element transducers
and Mode 1 Single Element transducers 5859
Single Element transducers in
Mode 2 59
Single Element transducers in
Mode 3 59
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