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Operating Manual
Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge
Economy -
ECHOMETER 1073
Rev. 1.0 a
IMPORTANT NOTE
3 Special features...............................................................27
3.1 Changing the basic presettings for unit and resolution ................. 27
4 Corrogram........................................................................28
The stated measuring ranges are valid for fine-grain steel with
plane-parallel and smooth surfaces. They are valid for probes
used without wear protective membranes. With different mate-
rial, geometry and surface or with wear protective membranes,
the measuring ranges can be reduced.
1
High sound conductivity can cause phantom echoes and wrong thickness readings of
thick materials. In this case we recommend to use a probe with higher frequency.
1.7 CE Conformity
This appliance has been developed and manufactured
with regard to ist electromagnetic compatibility for use
not only in industrial but also in residential, commer-
cial and trade premises and in small businesses in ac-
cordance with harmonized standards.
This means that the appliance conforms to the most
important protection standards of the Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC) and the German
Electromagnetic Compatibility Act of 9 November
1992 in accordance with the current issue on the date
of delivery of the unit.
The characteristics within the meaning of the CE Directives ap-
plying to this measuring appliance and the appliance's proven
quality characteristics apply to correct use of the appliance, as
described in chapter 1.5 of this manual.
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Data regarding the measuring tolerance refer to an adjusted sound velocity of 5920 m/s
(steel) and constant temperature during the measurement.
Thickness (thickness)
(sample value)
ª
ª off
ª off
ª mm
ª
Inch
red sleeve
Red point
marking
3
High quality couplants from KARL DEUTSCH: ECHOTRACE 500 ml (order no.
9000.003) or 5 l (order no. 9000.002). ECHOFLUID 100 ml (order no. 9004.001)
4
High quality couplants from KARL DEUTSCH: ECHOTRACE 500 ml (order no.
9000.003) or 5 l (order no. 9000.002). ECHOFLUID 100 ml (order no. 9004.001)
If you feel a new calibration not necessary after switch-on, you can
override the new calibration by striking when the inquiry
appears in the display. In this case the instrument keeps the previous
settings of thickness, sound velocity, unit and sensitivity as well as
the previous calibration data.
During measurement:
With measured values dropping below the lower limit, the dis-
play reading will start flashing.
In addition, a low tone alarm signal will be heard. (Exceeding
the upper limit - see following section - is announced by means
of a high tone alarm signal).
During measurement:
With measured values exceeding the upper limit, the display
reading will start flashing.
In addition, a high tone alarm signal will be heard. (thickness
readings dropping below the lower limit - see previous section -
are announced by means of a low tone alarm signal).
maximum sensitivity
high sensitivity
low sensitivity
minimum sensitivity,
• Strike to accept the selection.
Without need to reduce the sensitivity, measuring should al-
ways be executed with the highest sensitivity .
To select 0.1 mm, 0.01 mm or 0.001 inch as the new basic pre-
setting of the instrument, proceed as follows:
• Switch off the instrument
• Press simultaneously a key according to the desired display
unit and resolution (see following table) and the key.
basic presettings for unit and key combination to
resolution change the presettings
metric with display resolution +
0.1 mm
metric with display resolution +
0.01 mm
inch with display resolution +
0.001 inch
• After releasing both keys the display will show ,
which is the request to start a new calibration.
• Calibrate the instrument. After calibration the new basic pre-
settings for unit and calibration are valid. They remain stored
in the memory of the instrument – even after switch-off or
replacing the batteries -, until they are changed again by the
described procedure.
useful range
DISPLAY
Display technique Liquid crystal display (LCD)
Display size Standard 5 inch = 50.8 x 30.5 mm2
Display format 4½ characters. Seven segments
Display window 44 x 16 mm2
Character height 10.2 mm
ADJUSTMENT LIMITS
Wall thickness (thi)
Resolution 0.1 mm >= 1.0 mm to s(max)
Resolution 0.01 mm >= 0.1 mm to s(max)
Resolution 0.001 inch >= 0.01 inch to s(max)
Note: s(max) = s(o) * v(max) / v(o) ; s(o). v(o) = last adjusted values
(of thickness and sound velocity) prior to adjustment of thi,
v(max) = 19999 m/s resp. 1.9999 inch/us
Sound velocity (VEL)
Resolution 0.1 mm >= 100 m/s to 19999 m/s
Resolution 0.01 mm >= 100 m/s to 19999 m/s
Resolution 0.001 inch >= 0.0100 inch/us to 1.9999 inch/us
Limits (Loth, Hith) (Loth) < (Hith)
Calibration block
Built-in calibration block Equivalent to 5 mm steel (5920 m/s)
MEASUREMENT
UNCERTAINTY OF GAUGE
Resolution 0.1 mm 0.1 mm
Resolution 0.01 mm 0.05 mm
Resolution 0.001 inch 0.002 inch
MEASURING RANGES
Standard probe (DSE 10.4/6 PB 4) 1.5 to 250 mm
Measuring uncertainty with :
Resolution 0.1 mm 0.1 mm, above 80 mm +/- 0.5%
Resolution 0.01 mm 0.1 mm, above 80 mm +/- 0.5%
Resolution 0.001 inch 0.002 inch, above 80 mm +/- 0.5%
TRANSMITTER
Shape of transmitter pulse Unipolar (negative) needle pulse
Transmitter properties : (adapted to a.m. probes)
Voltage of transmitter pulse Vpo = 70 V, +/ -10% at 180 Ω
(power adapted)
Rise time of pulse t = 20 ns +/- 10%
Pulse length t = 300 ns +/- 10%
Frequency spectrum see below: additional data acc. to prEN
12668-1
Mesurement repetition frequency 2 Hz
MISCELLANEOUS
Measurement systems Selectable mm and inch
Probe recognition Automatical per calibration ("CAL“), by
means of measurement of delay line.
Beeper Confirms keystroke and limit excess by
a spezific tone signal
Parameter memory The parameters reading, sound veloci-
ty, upper and lower limit remain memo-
rized after switch-off and battery chan-
ge.
VOLTAGE SUPPLY
Battery operation By two alkali-manganese primary cells.
Type AA/IEC R6. 2 x 1.5 V
Operating time (with max. power More than 200 hrs
consumption)
Rechargeable battery operation By two NiMH batteries. Type AA/IEC
PERMISSIBLE AMBIENT
CONDITIONS
Operating temperature -10 to +50° C
Storage temperature - w/o batte- -20 to +60° C
ry!
Dust and humidity Protective class IP54 (splash-proof)
MECHANICS
Size (H x W x D) 120 x 65 x 25 mm3 with calibration
block
Front foil (H x W) 55 x 80 mm2
Weight 115 g w/o batteries. 150 g w/ batteries
Case material ABS (UL-94 HB)
Keypad material Polyester
Probe connectors Lemo 00
V50
90%
100 %
Wear Protective membranes not only protect the probe from be-
ing scratched, when it is scanned over a rough surface, but they can
also improve the coupling in this case. On a smooth surface, however,
the sensitivity of the probes and, therefore, the measuring range and
the accuracy will be reduced when using protective membranes.
We do not recommend to use protective membranes, where it is not
necessary ( e.g. on smooth surfaces).