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Model 37DL PLUS Operation Training

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Power Up Do Zero-Standard Duals Do Zero For Thru Coat, D7906/D7908 Selecting Units and Resolution Main Screen 37DLP Standard Calibration 37DLP Thru-Coat Calibration Directly Enter Velocity, Thru Coat Mode Thru Coat Measurement Screen 37DLP Single Element Transducer Calibration Single Element Transducer Selection Single Element Cal Vel/Cal Zero Calibration Lock 37DLP EMAT Transducer Waveform Controls A-Scan Range Adjust Delay Adjust Echo Detection w/Dual Element Transducers Freeze Mode Zoom LCD Contrast Adjust Manual Gain Adjust Dual Element Transducers Gain Optimization Dual Element Transducers Extended Blank for Dual Element Transducers 37DLP Echo-to-Echo Feature Auto Echo-to-Echo, Dual Element Transducers Manual Echo-to-Echo, Dual Element Transducers Temperature Compensation Feature 37DLP Min/Average Setup 37DLP B-Scan Additional Gage Features Differential Mode Fast Mode Min/Max Mode Alarm Mode Backlight 37DLP Datalogger Status File Open File Create Incremental File Sequential File Sequential File with Custom Points 2D Grid File (Standard) 2D Grid File (EPRI Format) 2D Grid File with Custom Points 3D Grid File Boiler File ID# Entry/Edit Saving Thickness/Waveforms Insert/Append ID# Into a File ID Review Grid View Grid Navigation Creating Note Codes Note Copy 37DLP Sending, Printing and Deleting data Sending a File or Multiple Files Sending/Printing a Range Print Screen Deleting Files File Copy File Edit Rename (Non Grid Files) File Edit Rename (Grid and Boiler Files) File Reports 37DLP Setup Modes Setup Measurement Setup Communication Setup Diagnostics Setup Hardware Status Gage Resets Clock Setup 37DLP Single Element Transducer Setup 37DLP Internal Oxide Option

Power Up
ON OFF

The On/Off key is used to turn the 37DL PLUS on and off.

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Model 37DL PLUS Dual Element DO ZERO

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Do Zero-Standard Duals
Uncouple the transducer and make sure the tip is free of any couplant layer. Press
ZERO

Do Zero allows the gage to recognize the

transducer for optimal setup. It will also measures the time of flight through the transducer to compensate for transducer wear and changes in temperature.

Note: The [Zero] can be pressed any time the transducer is uncoupled to update the Zero offset.
Tx Rx Delay Delay
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Do Zero For Thru Coat, D7906 and D7908

Uncouple the transducer and make sure the tip is free of any couplant layer.

Do Zero allows the gage to recognize the

transducer for optimal setup. It will also measures the time of flight through the transducer to compensate for transducer wear and changes in temperature.

Press

ZERO

Use [], [] to turn Thru coat On or Off, Press [Enter] Press [Enter] on OK to complete the Do Zero Note: The [Zero] can be pressed at any time the transducer is uncoupled to update the Zero offset or to turn Thru Coat On or Off.
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Tx Rx Delay Delay
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Selecting Measurement units and Resolution

Press:
SETUP

Allows the user to set Measurement Units and Resolution

2nd F

then

Use [],[] to highlight the Measurement setup then press [ENTER]

Use [],[] to select units or resolution and [],[] to change the setting, then press [Meas]
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Main Screen
4 Comments/ID# File Name Stored Thickness Freeze Flag Measurement Marker Extended Blank Zoom Flag Gain Rectification Min Finder Range Units Thickness Remaining Battery life Available Keys Box
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ID location

Min/Max Display Alarm Flag Meas Mode and Rate Help Text

Time/Date
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Model 37DL PLUS Calibration Standard Dual

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Standard Dual Element Cal Velocity

Couple transducer to the thick sample Press
CAL

Allows the user to calibrate for the speed of sound of the material to be tested. Usually done on a sample representing the maximum of the measurement range.

Once reading is steady

Press
VEL

Uncouple the transducer and enter the known thickness

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Standard Dual Element Cal Zero

Couple transducer to the thin sample
CAL

Once reading is steady Press

ZERO

A subtracted time measurement used to compensate for the transit time through the delay line in the transducer and the couplant layer. Cal Zero is usually done on a sample representing the minimum of your measurement range.

Uncouple transducer and enter the known thickness. Then press the [MEAS] key to complete the calibration.

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Model 37DL PLUS Calibration Thru Coat with D7906 and D7908

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Thru Coat Cal Velocity

Couple transducer to the thick sample Press
CAL

Allows the user to calibrate for the speed of sound of the material to be tested. Usually done on a sample representing the maximum of the measurement range.

Once reading is steady

Press
VEL

Uncouple the transducer and enter the known thickness

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Thru Coat Cal Zero

Couple transducer to the thin sample Press
CAL

Once reading is steady Press

ZERO

A subtracted time measurement used to compensate for the transit time through the delay line in the transducer and the couplant layer. Cal Zero is usually done on a sample representing the minimum of your measurement range.

Uncouple transducer and enter the known thickness. the [Meas] to key to complete the calibration or press the [CAL] key to calibrate for the velocity of the coating.
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Coating Calibration
Couple transducer to a sample with known coating thickness Press
CAL

Allows the user to calibrate for the speed of sound of the of the coating material. It is not necessary to calibrate for the coating if the coating value is not being displayed or if the accuracy of the coating thickness is of less importance.

Once reading is steady

Press
VEL

Uncouple the transducer and enter the known coating thickness Press [MEAS] to complete the calibration

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Directly Enter Velocity, Thru Coat Mode

Press
VEL

Allows the user to directly enter the velocity of the material to be tested. When using Thru Coat the Velocity of the coating can also be entered.

The current velocity will be displayed. Use the Numeric keys to enter the know velocity. Then Press [MEAS] Press
VEL

twice

The current Coating velocity will be displayed. Use the Numeric keys to enter the know velocity. Then Press [MEAS]
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Thru Coat Measurement Screen

Coating Thickness

0.020

Metal Thickness
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Model 37DL PLUS Calibration Single Element Transducers

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Single Element Transducer/Setup Selection

The 37DL Plus has 16 preset transducers stored in its permanent memory and up to 10 user defined custom setups. To select a transducer setup The user can select one of the default transducer setups or any user defined custom setup.

RECALL SU

Press

2nd F

3
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then

To highlight the desired transducer and press [MEAS]

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Cal Velocity
Couple transducer to the thick sample Press
CAL

Allows the user to calibrate for the speed of sound of the material to be tested. Usually done on a sample representing the maximum of the measurement range.

Once reading is steady

Press
VEL

Uncouple the transducer and enter the known thickness

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Cal Zero
Couple transducer to the thin sample
Press
CAL

Once reading is steady Press

ZERO

A subtracted time measurement used to compensate for the transit time through the delay line in the transducer and the couplant layer. Cal Zero is usually done on a sample representing the minimum of your measurement range.

Uncouple transducer and enter the known thickness. Then press the [MEAS] key to complete the calibration.

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Cal Lock
Press

Allows the operator to lock the keys associated with calibration.

STATUS
RECALL SU

Simultaneously

The locked keys are: Cal Vel Zero

Note: If any of the above keys are pressed while Cal Lock is activated a Cal lock is on message will appear
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Model 37DL PLUS Using EMAT Transducers

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EMAT Transducer
An EMAT (Electro Magnetic Acoustic Transducer) uses the Magnetostrictive principle to generate shear wave sound energy in ferrous metals that are externally coated with high temperature oxide scale. E110-SB The EMAT transducer does not require the use of ultrasonic couplant. If the scale is not fully bonded to the surface of the steel, the shear wave sound energy will not be transmitted into the metal.

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EMAT Transducer
EMAT transducers are designed to be a quick way of determining the approximate wall thickness without removing the external oxide scale.
The E110-SB EMAT transducers generate shear sound waves in the steel material. The EMAT transducers create a non-focused signal and is designed to give a good estimate of the remaining wall thickness (+/-0.010 in or +/-0.25 mm)

EMAT transducers are relatively insensitive to small internal pits.

The minimum capability is approximately 0.080 in. (2.0mm)
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Connecting the E110-SB EMAT Transducer

The 1/2XA/E110 filter adapter must be plugged in 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.

LCB-74-4 1/2XA/E110

37DL PLUS
E110-SB

The 37DL PLUS will automatically recall the default setup for the E110-SB EMAT transducer when the Adapter and E110-SB transducer is plugged in. The gage is now ready to take thickness measurements of steel that is coated with external scale using the default setup.
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EMAT Transducer Calibration

For best accuracy it is recommended that the 37DL PLUS be calibrated using samples with external scale and known wall thickness. Perform the same Cal velocity and CAL Zero procedure that is outlined for any single element transducer.

E110-SB

Oxide Scale Known Steel thickness

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Using Gain with the EMAT Transducer

When using the E110-SB EMAT transducer it will often be necessary to adjust the gain level in order to make proper echo detection. This is due to the variation in signal amplitude caused by changes in the external oxide thickness and surface conditions.
OPT

Press

GAIN

then

or

to adjust the Gain Value

Gain too low 58dB echo not detected

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Gain set to 69 dB Proper detection of Echo

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Waveform Controls
Range/Delay Adjust
Rectification Screen Adjust

Zoom Mode
LCD Contrast Adjust Manual Gain

Echo Detection
Freeze Mode

Auto Sensitivity Opt.

Extended Blank

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A-Scan Range Adjust

DELAY

Press

RANGE

Successive presses of the [RANGE] key toggles through the different ranges.

Allows the operator to cycle through the fixed ranges of the waveform display. The range should be set so that the echo from your thickest material will be on screen.

Note: Adjusting range will not affect calibration. There are fixed display ranges for each transducer type depending on transducer frequency.
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Delay Adjust

Press
DELAY

2nd F

then

RANGE

The Delay function is used to adjust the beginning (left side) of the waveform. The user can delay a portion of the signal off screen so they can view the important part of the waveform in greater detail.

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To adjust the waveform delay

Delay
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Echo Detection with Dual Element Transducers

20%
Echoes must be greater in amplitude than 20% screen height in order to be detected.

Echo not detected

20%

Note: The detection threshold is not the measurement point. Measurements are made using Algorithms and DSP and are amplitude independent.

Echo detected

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Freeze Mode
Press
FREEZE

Press [FREEZE] again to return to a live measurement display.

Freeze allows the user to freeze both the waveform and thickness display once the [FREEZE] key is pressed. The display can be reset by pressing the [FREEZE] key again or by pressing the [SAVE] or [MEAS] keys.

Note: The Freeze function is useful for high temperature applications. This function can be used to limit the transducer contact time and prevent overheating the transducer. Freeze is also used in conjunction with Min/Max mode to prevent capturing false couplant readings.

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Zoom, Dual Element and Single Element Mode1

Press
ZOOM

Zoom centers the measured echo on the waveform display. The Zoom will automatically track the measured echo and assure that it remains in the center 60% of the screen.

Press [ZOOM] again to return to the previously set range.

Un-Zoomed Waveform

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Zoomed Waveform

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Zoom in Single Element, Mode 2

Press
ZOOM

Press [ZOOM] again to return to the previously set range

Zoom will adjust the range and delay so the Interface echo is placed at 10% screen width. The user can adjust the range and the gage will maintain the position of the interface echo.

Un-Zoomed Waveform
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Zoomed Waveform
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Zoom in in Single Element, Mode 3

Press
ZOOM

Press [ZOOM] again to return to the previously set range

Zoom will adjust the range and delay so the Interface echo is placed at 10% screen width. The user can adjust the range and the gage will maintain the position of the interface echo.

Un-Zoomed Waveform
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Zoomed Waveform
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LCD Contrast Adjust

Press
LCD ADJ

Allows the operator to adjust the contrast of the display for optimum viewing in any lighting condition.

2nd F

then

Use

Note: The unit will retain the last LCD contrast setting upon Power Off.

To adjust the contrast

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Manual Gain Adjust Dual Element Transducers

Press
OPT

GAIN

Allows the operator to adjust the receiver Gain in 1 dB increments. Once an echo is above the 20% detection point, adjusting gain will not effect the calibrated accuracy.

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Pressing the [GAIN] key twice prior to adjusting the gain will recall the last set gain value.

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Gain Optimization Dual Element Transducers

Press
OPT

2nd F

then

GAIN

Allows the gage to optimize the receiver gain based on signal to noise ratio so that valid backwall echoes can be detected.

The gage will display 00.000 Enter the approximate thickness. Couple to the test piece then press:

MEAS RESET

Gain will automatically change to its optimized setting

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Gain Optimization

Initially Gain too Low

Initially Gain too High

Gain set correctly by Auto Gain Optimization

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Extended Blank for Dual Element Transducers

Press
EXT'D BLK

2nd F

then

Allows the operator to extend a blank from the sound entry point to the max of the displayed range.

or
Use to adjust blank position

Note: When the extended blank is set the gage will measure to the first valid echo after the end of the blank.

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Extended Blank

NOISE DETECTED

PROPER DETECTION

Gage reading noise signal above detection point.

Extended Blank set correctly. Gage making proper back wall detection.

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Model 37DL PLUS Echo-to-Echo Mode

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Echo-to-Echo with Dual Element Transducers

Press The Echo-to-Echo function allows the 37DLPlus to make thickness readings between multiple backwall echoes. This function can be used to measure the true metal thickness on most painted and coated materials.

2nd F

then

ZOOM

Use the [],[] keys to select the measurement mode and press [ENTER]

Note: To ensure that the gage will make accurate readings in both Echo-to-Echo and Standard Mode it is necessary to perform a Cal Vel and Cal Zero in the mode you plan to work in and a Cal Zero in the alternate measure mode.

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Auto Echo-to-Echo, Dual Element Transducers

The 37DLPlus will automatically make thickness measurements between the highest amplitude backwall signal and the second highest amplitude backwall signal. The normal 20% echo detection rules do not apply to Automatic Echo-toEcho measurement mode.

Echo-to-Echo marker AEtoE: Auto Echo-to-Echo MEtoE: Manual Echo-to-Echo Note: The standard detection marker is replaced with a bracket drawn between the two measured echoes.
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Manual Echo-to-Echo, Dual Element Transducers

The user controls signal detection by adjusting the receiver gain and two blanking gates. The gage will automatically detect the highest amplitude echo and the next signal.

Extended Blank

Blanking Gate

Use the [],[] keys to adjust the Gain and the [],[] to adjust the Blanking Gates. Use [2ndF], [1] to toggle control from Blank after first received echo and Extended Blank.

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Echo-to-Echo Measurement Tips

Backwall 1
Shear wave Echo Backwall 2

Improper detection using Manual Echo-to-Echo

Proper detection using Blank adjustment

Note: Shear wave echoes can cause Echo-to-Echo measurement problems with the D790 in the thickness range of .600-1.00. We recommend using the D797 for the thicker Echo-to-Echo measurements or Thru Coat with the D7906 transducer.
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Low Amplitude Second Multiple

Automatic Echo-to-Echo doubling. Reading from first to third backwall because the amplitude of the second and third echo are about the same.

Manual Echo-to-Echo correctly reading first to second backwall using Manual Echo-to-Echo.

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Echo-to-Echo Doubling

Doubled reading measuring second to fourth backwall echo because the third backwall echo is lower in amplitude than the fourth.

Correct reading from second to third backwall echo using Manual Echo-to-Echo.

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Echo-to-Echo, No Multiples

No reading with Echo-to-Echo on Heavily Corroded sample

Thru-Coat on Heavily Corroded sample

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Temperature Compensation Feature

The sound velocity in Steel changes approximately 1% per 1000F (550C) change in temperature as recommended by ASME Standard E 797-95.

Compensated Thickness = Time of Flight *V0(1+k(T1-T0)) 2

V0= Velocity at Calibration T0= Temperature at Calibration T1= Temperature at Measurement k= Temperature coefficient

k is typically -0.0001 for (0F) and -0.00018 for(0C)

Note: k can be determined for a given material by plotting Velocity vs. Temperature and using a straight line interpolation
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Temperature Compensation Setup

Press
SETUP

2nd F

then

Temperature compensation allows the 37DL Plus to compensated for the change in sound velocity due to temperature. The sound velocity of carbon steel changes about 1% per 100 0 F (55 0 C)

Use the [],[] to highlight Temp Compensation then

press
ENTER

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Temperature Compensation Setup

Enable: (OFF or On) Turns Temperature Compensation ON or OFF Manual (User enter current Temperature) Auto (Optional temperature input Via RS-232 Device ) not available at this time User selects temperature units (Fahrenheit or Celsius)

Mode:

Degree Units:

Calibration Temp: Temperature of the calibration standard.

Temp COEF:

Enter Temperature Coefficient -0.00001 for Fahrenheit (Represents 1% per 100 0 F) -0.00018 for Celsius (Represents 1% per 55 0 C)

Note: users can enter custom temperature coefficient if desired

Current Temp:

User enters or inputs (Auto) Current Temperature at measurement point

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Temperature Compensation Mode

When Temperature Compensation is activated and in the Measure mode Press
TEMP

2nd F

then

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Temperature Compensation Mode

+563

Current Temp Entered by user

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Temperature compensated thickness

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Model 37DL PLUS Min/Average Setup

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Min/Average Setup
Press
SETUP

Allows user to save the Minimum or Average of 2, 3 or 4 thickness readings then

2nd F

Use the [],[] to highlight Average Min then press Use the [],[] to select a parameter and [],[ ]to change the setting
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Min/Average Setup
Enable: (OFF or On) Turns Min/Average Mode ON or OFF AVG calculates the average of the specified # of successive thickness measurements MIN calculates the minimum of the specified # of successive thickness measurements. # of Readings : User selects the number of number of thickness reading in the Min or average (User can Select 2, 3 or 4 ) Mode:

A indicates Average Mode

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M indicates Minimum Mode

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Min/Average Operation
Press [SAVE] to capture the current reading and move to the next location

[SAVE]
A 0.156

[SAVE]
Pressing [SAVE] when the Min or Max box is Highlighted will save the Min or Max value to the datalogger A 0.156

Note: Pressing the [MEAS] key will clear all Min/Avg boxes. Using the [ or ] keys allows the user to move to any of the Min/Avg boxes and the value can be replaced by pressing the save key.
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Model 37DL PLUS B-Scan Mode

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37DL PLUS B-Scan

Non-Encoded B-Scan Draws thickness profile of wall thickness Shows live A-Scan while updating B-Scan Marks minimum or maximum thickness while scanning Select scan directions Allows user to review all thickness values on stored B-

Scan

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37DL PLUS with B-Scan Offers

Live B-Scan and A-Scan Recall of Min or Max thickness and associated waveform Marked LOS positions on B-Scan Review all thickness readings on held B-Scan Save A-Scan with B-Scan in datalogger

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Live B-Scan Display Overview

A-Scan

B-Scan Current Min/Max Marker

Min or Max Thickness

Transducer Direction

Live Thickness

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B-Scan Setup
Press
SETUP

2nd F

then

Used to activate B-Scan and set BScan parameters.

Use the [],[] to highlight B-Scan/DB Grid then press

ENTER

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B-Scan Setup
Use the [],[] to highlight the parameter and [],[] to change the parameter. Press [MEAS] to return to the measure mode with B-Scan active.
Option: (None, B-Scan or dB GRID) Setting Option to None turns B-Scan and dB Grid Off
B-Scan Size: Full or Half, Half shows A-Scan and B-Scan B-Scan Direction: (Right to Left or Left to Right) Determines the direction that the data will be updated or drawn on screen. B-Scan LOS Opt: (Stop or Continue) Determines how the B-Scan will operate when an LOS occurs.

the

B-Scan Freeze Opt: (Min, Max or Current) Determines which waveform and reading is displayed when the 65 [FREEZE] key is pressed during a scan.

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B-Scan Setup

B-Scan Freeze Review: (On or Off) Allows user to review the B-Scan thickness value when the [FREEZE] key is pressed
B-Scan Max Thk Opt: (A-Scan or Specified Thk) Determines the vertical scale of the B-Scan B-Scan Max Thickness: (When Specified Thk is selected above) Allows user to input a fixed value for the B-Scan range

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B-Scan LOS Opt set to STOP

Loss of Signal (LOS) Marker

B-Scan will stop updating when an LOS occurs. The BScan will start updating again when the next valid thickness reading is detected.

Note: If a valid thickness occurs after an LOS, a LOS Marker indicating the position of the LOS will be inserted into the B-Scan.
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B-Scan LOS Opt set to CONTINUE

LOS Regions

B-San will continue to update even if a LOS occurs

Note: An LOS thickness is indicated as a blank thickness

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B-Scan Freeze Review

While collecting B-Scan data:
Press
FREEZE

Review Marker

A vertical line (Review Marker) will appear to indicate the location of the displayed thickness. This will be either the Minimum, Maximum, or current thickness depending on the Freeze option selected.

Min Marker The unit will display both the thickness and the waveform of the held minimum or maximum.

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B-Scan Freeze Review

Press or Review Marker Moves the Review Marker to either the left or the right of the scan. During review, the gage will always display the thickness at the Review Marker location. Thickness at Review Marker
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Saving Thickness Readings in Freeze Mode

While B-Scan is Frozen (Freeze Review On)
Press
WAVEFORM

SAVE

Review Marker

To save a thickness reading at the position of the Review Marker. The user can save the Min or Max thickness value by pressing the [SAVE] key when the Min or Max is displayed.

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Saving Thickness Readings in Freeze Mode

Saving the Min or Max A-Scan Along with the Held B-Scan
While B-Scan is Frozen, and the Min or Max is displayed: Press
WAVEFORM

Saved A-Scan
2nd F

Saved Min Thickness Value

then

SAVE

To save the thickness value along with waveform and BScan. Min Marker location Saved B-Scan
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Additional Gage Features

Differential Fast Update Mode Min/Max Mode Alarm Mode Back Light

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Differential Mode
Press
DIFF

2nd F

then

Displays the measured thickness deviation from the differential set point.

Diff % Ratio shows percent deviation from Diff value. Normal Diff shows absolute deviation from Diff value. Use [],[] to turn Diff Mode On or Off then press [ENTER]. Use [],[] to select Displayed Diff type then press [ENTER]. Enter Diff value and press [MEAS] to return to the Differential measure mode.

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Differential Mode
Normal Differential Percent Differential

Actual Thickness Normal Differential Display

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Actual Thickness Percent Differential Display

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Fast Mode
Press
FAST

2nd F

then

Increases the thickness and waveform display update rate from 4/sec to 20/sec.

Measurement Update Rate

Note: The display will show the current measurement rate to the left of the thickness display.
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Min/Max Mode
Press
MIN/MAX

2nd F

then

Press sequence: 1st time - for Min Mode 2nd time - for Max Mode 3rd time - Turns Min/Max Off

These two functions will allow the gage to scan and hold the Minimum or Maximum thickness and waveform. Any time the Min/Max modes are engaged, the gage will automatically go into fast update mode.

Note: The [FREEZE] key can be used in conjunction with the Min/Max to eliminate the possibility of capturing false couplant readings. The [MEAS] will reset the Min/Max.
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Min/Max Mode

Held Minimum Active Thickness

Held Maximum

Active Thickness

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Min Finder

Min finder - Indicator level increases as the active measurement approaches the the held Min.

Min finder - Indicator level is full when transducer is located over a thickness equal to the held Min.

Note: The Minimum thickness reading will replace the active thickness display during LOS.
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Alarm Mode
Standard Low and High Alarm Mode
Press
ALARM

Allows the operator to set Low and High alarm set points. The gage will give both audible and visual alarm indicators.

2nd F

then

Use [],[] to turn Alarm Mode On or Off then press [ENTER]. Use [],[] to select STANDARD Mode then press [ENTER]. Enter LO-ALARM value and press [ENTER]. Enter HI-ALARM value and press [MEAS] to return to the measure mode with the Standard alarm active.
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Alarm Mode
Press

Previous Thickness Absolute Differential

ALARM

2nd F

then

Allows the user to compare current live thickness values to previously stored thickness values at each ID# location, for the purpose of detecting large wall losses or growths.
Previous thickness Low Alarm Indicator

Current thickness is more than .050 thinner than previous reading. Use [],[] to turn Alarm Mode On or Off then press [ENTER]. Use [],[] to select PREV THK and press [ENTER]. Use [],[] to select ABS DIFF and press [ENTER]. Enter THK-LOSS value and press [ENTER]. 81 Enter THK-GROWTH value and press [MEAS].

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Alarm Mode
Press
2nd F

Previous Thickness Percent Differential

ALARM

then

Allows the user to set High and Low alarms triggered by percent change, from the previous reading.
Previous thickness

Low Alarm Indicator Current thickness is more than 10% thinner than previous reading. Use [],[] to turn Alarm Mode On or Off then press [ENTER]. Use [],[] to select PREV THK and press [ENTER]. Use [],[] to select % DIFF and press [ENTER]. Enter % LOSS value and press [ENTER]. Enter % GROWTH value and press [MEAS ]. 82

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B-Scan Alarm Mode

Standard Alarm
Press
2nd F
ALARM

then

Allows the user to set High and Low alarms for the B-Scan Option. High and low alarm lines will be shown on the B-Scan

Low/High Alarm Lines Alarm Flag Use [],[] to turn Alarm Mode On or Off then press [ENTER]. Use [],[] to select PREV THK and press [ENTER]. Use [],[] to select % DIFF and press [ENTER]. Enter % LOSS value and press [ENTER]. Enter % GROWTH value and press [MEAS]. 83

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BackLight
Press
LCD ADJ

This key will toggle between Backlight On and Backlight Off. The backlight can be set to On or Auto in the Measurement Setup mode. When the backlight is turned on while Auto mode is in effect the backlight will come on when making a measurement and then turn off 5 sec. after an LOS occurs.

Note: Using the backlight will decrease the total battery life. The 37DLPlus while in the fast update mode and with the backlight on will make continuous measurements for a minimum of 8 Hours.
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37DL PLUS Datalogger

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Status
Press
STATUS

Displays information about the gage and the datalogger Gage Information: Software Version Datalogger Information: Current number of files Remaining data space Remaining waveform space Support information: Phone number and address of Panametrics-NDT

2nd F

then

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File Open
CLR MEM

Press
FILE

Allows the user to open a previously created or down loaded file.

Then [],[] to select Open then press [ENTER]

OPEN DELETE

Use [],[] to select the File then press [ENTER] Note: The corresponding File Header will be shown as you change your file selection.
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File Create
Press
CLR MEM

FILE

Allows the user to create files. The 37DLPlus has seven standard file formats.

Then [],[] to select CREATE then press [ENTER]

CREATE DELETE

Use [],[] to select the file type then press [ENTER]

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Incremental File
Incremental files will start at the entered point and increment from the right when the save key is pressed. Example: 001 002 003 . . . 999

Enter the starting ID# using the editing controls then press [ENTER]. Use [],[] to choose [CONTINUE] then press [ENTER] and enter header information then choose {Done or Cancel}
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Incremental File
Example 1 ID# Next ID# Next ID# Thru Last ID# 001 (Press SAVE) 002 (Press SAVE) 003 (Press SAVE) 999 Example 2 ID# Next ID# Next ID# Thru Last ID# ABC-A98 (Press SAVE) ABC-A99 (Press SAVE) ABC-B01 (Press SAVE) ABC-Z99

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Sequential File
Sequential file start at ID# 1 and increment until ID# 2. IDs will increment in alpha/numeric order from the right.

Enter all parameters using the editing controls then press [ENTER]. Use [],[] to choose [CONTINUE] then press [ENTER] and enter header information then choose {Done or Cancel}
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Example: ELBOW-12-A ELBOW-12-B ELBOW-12-C ELBOW-12-D . . . ELBOW-12-H

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File Header

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File Data Mode Selection In File Header

When creating a file it is important to select the File Data Mode to match the type of data that will be stored in the file.

Normal: For standard Dual, Single Element and EMAT transducer thickness files Temp Comp: Thru-coat: Oxide Layer: For Temperature Compensation files where the thickness and current temperature are saved For Thru-Coat files where the thickness of the coating and the thickness of the material are saved For Internal Oxide files where the thickness of the boiler tube and internal oxide are saved

Note: The 37DL PLUS will only allow the user to store data corresponding to the designated File Data Mode.
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Sequential File with Custom Points

Sequential with Custom Point files start at ID#1 and increment to ID#2 with a repeated Custom point list attach to each ID# point.

Enter each parameter using the editing controls then press [ENTER]. Use [2nd F], [] or press [ENTER] on a blank custom point to exit custom point. Choose [CONTINUE] and enter header information then choose { Done or Cancel}
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Example: 001- LEFT 001- RIGHT 002- LEFT 002- RIGHT 003- LEFT . . . 100- RIGHT

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2D Grid File (Standard )

Allows the user to build two-dimension grid files by defining the starting Column and Row as well as ending Column and Row. The user can also chose the direction that the file will increment.

Enter all parameters using the editing controls then press [ENTER]. Use [],[] to choose [CONTINUE] then press [ENTER] and enter header information then choose {Done or Cancel}
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Example: A01 B01 C01 D01 A02 B02 . . M10

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2D Grid File (EPRI Format)

Allows the user to build two-dimension grid files by defining the starting Column and Row as well as ending Column and Row. The user can also chose the direction that the file will increment. EPRI files use Double letter column for columns past Z

Enter all parameters using the editing controls then press [ENTER]. Use [],[] to choose [CONTINUE] then press [ENTER] and enter header information then choose {Done or Cancel}
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Example: A01 B01 C01 . Z10 AA01 AA02 . FF10

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2D Grid File (Standard)

EXAMPLE: First ID# TANK-A01 Increment by: Row TANK-A01 TANK-A02 TANK-A03 TANK-A04 TANK-A05 TANK-B01 TANK-B02 . . . TANK-E05 Increment by: Column TANK-A01 TANK-B01 TANK-C01 TANK-D01 TANK-E01 TANK-A02 TANK-B02 . . . TANK-E05

Last ID# TANK-E05

A 01X 02

03
04 05

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2D Grid File with Custom Points

Allows to user to build three-dimension grid files by defining starting/ending Column and Row. A custom list of included points may also be entered. The user can also choose the order in which the parameters increment.

Enter each parameter using the editing controls then press [Enter]. Use [2nd F], [] or press [ENTER] on a blank line to exit custom point. Choose [CONTINUE] and enter header information then choose {Done or Cancel}
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Example: A01- TOP A01- BOTTOM A02- TOP A02- BOTTOM . . . G05- BOTTOM
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3D Grid File
Allows the user to build threedimension grid files by defining starting and ending Column, Row, and Point. The user can also choose the order in which the parameters increment.

Enter all parameters using the editing controls then press [ENTER]. Use [],[] to choose [CONTINUE] then press [ENTER] and enter header information then choose {Done or Cancel}
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Example: A01A A01B A01C A01D A02A . . . Z15D

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Boiler File
Allows to user to build threedimension boiler files by defining the starting and ending tube as well as custom points and elevations. The user can also choose the order in which the parameters increment.

Enter each parameter using the editing controls then press [ENTER]. When in Custom Point or Elevation use [2nd F], [] or press [ENTER] on a blank line to exit the parameter. Choose [CONTINUE] and enter header information then choose {Done or Cancel}
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Boiler File
EXAMPLE: Fist ID# BOILER-0FT-01A

Increment by: Point, Tube, Elevation

Last ID# BOILER-40FT-03C

01 40 ft A
B C A

02
C A B C A B C C A B C A C A C A

03
C B C B C B C B 101

30 ft 20 ft

A B

A B A B

BOILER-0ft-01A BOILER-0ft-01B BOILER-0ft-01C BOILER-0ft-02A BOILER-0ft-02B BOILER-0ft-02C . . . BOILER-40ft-03C

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ID# Entry/Edit
Press
NOTE

ID#

Twice

ID# s can be 16 characters with letters, numbers alphanumeric and ( , / * . # - space)

The gage will enter the ID Edit mode and the cursor will appear and can be moved using the [],[] keys.

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ID# Entry/Edit

Cursor

Editing Instructions

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Saving Thickness/Waveforms
Press
WAVEFORM

SAVE

Saves the thickness reading or thickness and waveform at the current ID# location.

While getting a steady reading or while a held frozen reading is displayed. Press
WAVEFORM

2nd F

then

Note: The [SAVE] key can be programmed to save both thickness and waveform in Measurement Set Up menu

SAVE

To save both Thickness and Waveform

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Insert/Append ID# Into a File

Press
NOTE

ID#

Twice

The user can insert a new ID# and reading into an existing file or append a new ID# and reading to the end of the entire file.

Use the standard editing controls to enter the new ID location. Then press the [ID#] key or [MEAS] key.

INSERT APPEND CANCEL

Use [],[] to select and press [ENTER]

Appended ID#s will be put at the end of the entire file.

Inserted ID#s will be inserted before the last active ID# prior to leaving the measure mode.
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ID Review
Press
NOTE

Allows the user to slew through the entire data logger and review stored data. then

ID#

or

Using the up and down keys will move through ID# in the open file.

Note: The user can jump to a specific location in the data logger by using the edit function. Edit to any ID# location and press the ID# key to view the contents of that location.
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Moving to a New ID# in a File

Press
NOTE

ID#

then

or

Allows the user to move to another ID# location in the open file. Use either ID# Review (slewing) or ID# Edit. Press [MEAS] to return to measure mode at new location.

Or press [ID#] again and use [],[] to edit to a new ID# location. Then press [MEAS].

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Grid View
Shows half Waveform/Grid file Full Grid, No A-Scan

Grid files can be

Reverse rows or columns Transpose grid

View grid in linear form

View Data Flag Review Grid Using [],[],[],[] Jump to beginning or end of grid Edit to move to any grid location
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Half Grid View Display Overview

A-Scan Current ID# Grid View

Half Grid View

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Full Grid View Display Overview

Current ID#

Full Grid View

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Grid View Setup

Press
SETUP

2nd F

then

Used to activate the Grid View and set grid parameters

Use the [],[] keys to highlight B-Scan/DB Grid and press [ENTER] Use [],[] to highlight OPTION and then [],[] to select DB GRID Use the [],[] to highlight the parameter and [],[] to change the parameter Press [MEAS] to return to measure mode with DB Grid View on.
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Reverse Grid Rows

Reverse Grid Rows Off (Ascending)

Reverse Grid Rows On (Descending)

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Reverse Grid Columns

Reverse Grid Columns Off (Ascending)

Reverse Grid columns On (Descending)

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Transpose Grid

Transpose Grid Off

Transpose Grid On

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Linearize Rows & Columns

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View Data Flag

Min/Max Data Flag

Alarm Data Flag

A-Scan/waveform Data Flag

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Saving Thickness/Waveforms in Grid View

Press
WAVEFORM

SAVE

While getting a steady reading or while a held frozen reading is displayed. Press
WAVEFORM

There will be an audible beep indicating that the reading has been saved. The displayed thickness value and setup information will be stored at the current ID location signified by the highlighted cell in the grid.

2nd F

then

SAVE

To save both Thickness and Waveform

Note: Regardless of how the grid is displayed on the screen (reversed rows, reversed columns, or transposed grid) the ID# will increment in the order assigned when the file was originally created (by row, by column, zig-zag, etc.)
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Grid Navigation
Press
NOTE

Use the [], [], [], or [] keys to move to any grid location. Press [2ndF], [], [] to jump to beginning or end of grid. Press [ID#] again to edit and move directly to any grid location.

ID#

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View Inserted ID#s

To view the inserted or appended ID#, highlight the shaded cell then: Press
ZOOM

Highlighted cell indicates inserted ID

The grid will then be changed to a linear view and the inserted ID# will be displayed. Press [ZOOM] again to return to the grid view.

Pressing [ZOOM] on highlighted cell linearizes grid in order to view extra points

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Creating Note Codes

NOTE

Press

2nd F

then

ID#

Use [],[] to to select comment letter, then press [],[] to edit or add comment. Follow standard editing rules to enter comments.

The user can define up to 26 comments that are assigned letters A-Z. Each comment can be up to 16 characters long. Comment lists can be built from the keypad or downloaded from the interface program.

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Using Note Codes

NOTE

Press

2nd F

then

ID#

Up to four comments can be saved with each ID#. A thickness reading can be saved along with the comments or the comments can be saved without a thickness reading.

Use [],[] to highlight comment letter then press [ENTER] to select/unselect the comment. Press [2nd F],[ ] after comments are selected and choose Save. The next time the [SAVE] key is pressed the comments will be saved with the current ID#.
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Note Copy
CLR MEM

Press

FILE

Allows the user to copy a comment code list from one file to another selected file.

Use [] to select Note-Copy and press [ENTER].

Use [],[] to select the source file then press [ENTER]. Use [],[] to select the destination file then press [ENTER]. And [ENTER] for Copy.
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Note: If a note table is copied to a file with notes already stored, the new copied note table will overwrite the notes previously stored.
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PANAMETRICS - NDT
37DL PLUS Sending, Printing And Deleting Data

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Sending a File or Multiple Files

CLR MEM

Press

FILE

Allows the user to send a Single file, Multiple files, or All files to a computer or printer.

Use [],[] to select Send then press [ENTER]

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Sending a File or Multiple Files

Use [],[] to select All or Selected then press [ENTER]
Send All

Send Selected

Use [],[] to select Send or Cancel

Use [],[] and [ENTER] to tag files for sending then press [2nd F], []. Use [],[] to select Send or Cancel.
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Sending/Printing a Range
Press and Hold
PRINT

SEND

Allows the user to send a range of data in a file or the entire file to a printer or computer.

Until the Range Send screen appears on the display

Note: This Send function can only be used on the current/active file.

Enter First ID in range and press [ENTER]. Enter Last ID in range and press [ENTER]. use [],[] to select Send or Cancel then press [ENTER].
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Print Screen
Press Allows the user to print the current waveform screen. Live screens, frozen screens, and screens being recalled from the data logger can all be printed.

PRINT

2nd F

then

SEND

While displaying the screen that you wish to print

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Deleting Files
CLR MEM

Press:

FILE

Use [],[] to select Delete then press [ENTER]

The user can delete a file or multiple files and can choose to delete the thickness data only or the entire file. Deleting the thickness only will leave the ID# file structure.

Use [],[] to select the file then press [ENTER]. To mark the files to be deleted. Press [2nd F],[] and then Use [],[] to select Data or File then press [ENTER]. Use [],[] to select Delete or Cancel and press [ENTER].
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Deleting Range of Data

Press:
2nd F
CLR MEM

then

FILE

The Range Delete screen will appear on the display

Allows the user to Clear/Delete a range of data in a file or the entire open file. Both ID# and thickness will be deleted in Incremental and Sequential files. Only the thickness values will be deleted in Grid and Boiler files.

Note: This Delete function can only be used on the current/active file. Enter First ID# in range and press [ENTER]. Enter Last ID# in range and press [ENTER]. Use [],[] to select Delete or Cancel then press [ENTER].
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Deleting Single Thickness Readings

Press:
ID#

then

or

To edit to the ID# you want to delete Press:

2nd F

Allows the user to delete a single ID# point and its associated thickness (waveform). This will also remove the ID# from the datalogger.

CLR MEM

then

FILE

Will delete the ID# and the thickness (and/or waveform)

Note: If you want to replace a thickness (waveform) simply edit to the ID# point in the data logger and press the [MEAS] key and save over the old reading.

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File Copy
CLR MEM

Press:
FILE

Use [],[] to select Copy then press [Enter]

Allows the user to copy a file or the format of a file to another file. This is a quick way to create multiple files with the same structure.

FILE COPY

Use [],[] to select the file then press [ENTER]. Enter new file name then press [ENTER]. Choose Yes or No to copy thickness data then press [ENTER]. Select Copy or Cancel then press [ENTER].
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File Edit Rename ( Non Grid files)

Press:
CLR MEM

FILE

Allows the user to edit the file header and turn delete protection On/Off .
FILE EDIT-RENAME

Use [],[] to select Edit Rename then press [Enter]

Use [],[] to select the file then press [ENTER]. Use the editing function to edit each header line then press [Enter] use [] or[] to select Done or Cancel and press enter.
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File Edit Rename ( Grid and Boiler files)

CLR MEM

Press:

FILE

Use [],[] to select Edit Rename then press [Enter]

Allows the user to edit the file header, add Rows or columns to Grid files and change the incrementing direction.
FILE EDIT-RENAME

Use [],[] to select the file then press [ENTER]. Use the editing function to edit each header line then press [Enter] use [] or[] to select Continue or Cancel and press [Enter].
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File Edit Rename ( Grid and Boiler files)

Edit the Ending Column, Row or Point and press [Enter] also you can change the file incrementing direction. Allows the user to add Rows or columns to Grid files and change the incrementing direction.
FILE EDIT-RENAME

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File Reports
CLR MEM

Press:
FILE

Use [],[] to select Reports then press [ENTER]

Allows the user to generate four different reports on the display of the 37DLPLUS.

Use [],[] to select report type then Press [ENTER]

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File Reports
File Summary with Statistics
Use [],[] to select a file then press [ENTER]. Use [],[] to select report and press [ENTER]. And the statistics will be displayed.
2

This Report will give a statistical summary of the selected file.

2d GRID EPRI 01/01/03 A01 G08 225 22 4 0 0 0.151 0.130 0.069

10:40 P

ON

0.000 0.259 0.000 0.000

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File Reports
Min/Max Summary
Use [],[] to select a file then press [ENTER]. Use [],[] to select report and press [ENTER]. The MIN/MAX will be displayed Use [],[] to scroll through the individual minimum ID locations. Press [ENTER] then [],[] to scroll through the maximum ID locations, press [ENTER]. Use [],[] to select Cancel or New Report and press [ENTER]. This report lists the minimum and maximum thickness readings and their location for the selected file.

MIN/MAX SUMMARY 0.000 0.259 #MIN IDS: 22 B02

#MAX IDS: 4

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File Reports
File Comparison
Use [],[] to select the Reference file then press [ENTER]. Use [],[] to select the Comparison file then press [ENTER]. Use [],[] to select report and press [ENTER]. This Report will compare the two selected files and show the maximum wall loss and locations, average wall loss, and the locations of any wall growths.
FILE COMPARISON 0.015 0.008 #MAX WALL LOSS IDS: 1

Use [],[] to slew through IDs with the maximum wall loss. Press [ENTER] then use [],[] to scroll through any IDs that show wall growths then press [Enter]. Use [],[] to select Cancel or New Report and press [ENTER].
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# GROWTH IDS: 5 A01

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File Reports
Alarm Report
Use [],[] to select the file then press [ENTER]. Use [],[] to select report and press [ENTER]. This Report allow the gage to list the id# of all the High and low alarm location for the selected file.
ALARM REPORT

#LO ALARM IDS: 1

Use [],[] to slew through the Low Alarm IDs and then press [ENTER], use [],[] to scroll through the High Alarm IDs and press [ENTER]. Use [],[] to select Cancel or New Report and press [ENTER].

#HI ALARM IDS: 1 B03

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37DL PLUS Setup Modes

Measurement Communication Diagnostics Resets Clock

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Set Up
Press:
SETUP

Used to set gage parameters that are not often changed

2nd F

then

Use [],[] to highlight the setup type then press [ENTER]

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Measurement Setup
SP MODE MEASUREMENT

Use [],[] to highlight the parameter and [],[] to change the parameter

Beeper: Inactive time: Language: Radix point: Units: Resolution: Hold/Blank: Waveform: Backlight Mode: Supv Lock: Save Key: ID Overwrite:

Controls audio feedback - On/Off Controls auto power off - On/Off Selects language Select period or comma to separate decimal point Select English or Metric Select Standard or Low Hold holds last reading, Blank Blanks last reading Filled/Unfilled waveform trace Normal or Auto On Supervisor lock - On/Off Save thickness only or thickness and waveform Save over previously stored thickness - On/Off
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Communication Setup
SP MODE COMMUNICATION

Communication Setup is used to change and set the communication parameters

Use [],[] to highlight the parameter and [],[] to change the parameter

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Communication Setup
SP MODE COMMUNICATION

Use [],[] to highlight the parameter and [],[] to change the parameter

Baud rate: Stop Bits: Parity: Comm Protocol: Tracking: Output Format: B-Scan Output: 36DL PLUS Fisher Enable:

Data transfer rate Blank data bits between data Select None, Even or Odd Multi or Single (remote command set) Dbase Turn Dbase tracking on or off. Select F1-F10 Output or not output B-Scan data Output: Mimic 36DL PLUS output Enable communication with Fisher MP30
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Diagnostics Setup
SP MODE DIAGNOSTICS

Use [],[] to highlight the diagnostic test and press [ENTER]

Diagnostics is the gage self test mode. This allows the operator to run through software, keypad display, and hardware diagnostic tests.

Keypad Test: Video Test: Hardware Test: Error Status:

Test to make sure each key is working Test each pixel on the display Test the pulser receiver and transducer connection Log of internal software error messages

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Hardware Status
SP MODE HARDWARE STATUS 1.00/1.20K 18.8 67 70 68 2411 2211 2520 1501 2432 2165 2482 1370 38.5 78.1

Diagnostics is the gage self test mode. This allows the operator to run through software, keypad display, and hardware diagnostic tests.

SP MODE

HARWARE STATUS +4.877V -4.971V 6.100V INSTALLED INSTALLED INSTALLED D7908 360.5 362.3

Note: The probe TX & RX delay numbers represent delay length. The numbers should be close indicating even wear.
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Gage Resets
Gage Resets is used to reset the gage back to factory default conditions. The user can choose to perform a Measurement, Communications, Database, or Master Reset. Use [],[] to highlight the Reset type and press [ENTER]

Measurement Reset: Restores default measurement parameters Communications Reset: Restores default communication parameters Dbase Reset: Erases the entire memory Master Reset: Performs all of the above resets

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Clock Setup
SP MODE CLOCK

The user can set the time and date. The gage will display date and time on main screen as well as date stamp files in the datalogger.

Use [],[] to highlight the parameter and [],[] to change the parameter
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37DL PLUS Single Element Internal Setup and Transducer Adjustment

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Setup Adjust For Single Element Transducer

Allows the user to adjust the pulser, receiver, detection and blanking parameters. Press

2nd F

then

SETUP ADJ

Caution: Making adjustments to the Setup Parameters should be made by a qualified individual who is familiar with ultrasonics and the use of the 25DL PLUS. Adjustments made using this feature can affect the measurements.

Use

and

To select the parameter

Use

and

Adjustment Parameter

To adjust the parameter

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Mode 1
Mode 1 measures the time of flight between the Main Bang and the first back wall echo, using direct contact transducers

Main Bang

First Back Wall

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Mode 2
Mode 2 measures the time of flight between the interface (or delay line) echo and the first back wall echo, using delay line or immersion transducers.

Main Bang

Interface

Back Wall Echo

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Mode 3
Mode 3 measures the time of flight between one back wall echo to the next back wall echo, using delay line or immersion transducers.

Interface

First Back Wall

Second Back Wall

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Setup Name

Default or user defined name that identifies the application setup that is currently selected Limited to 16 alphanumeric characters

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MeasType

For most single element transducer the MeasType will be set to Standard. If the optional Internal Oxide is installed on the 37DL PLUS the user can also choose Oxide Layer Standard is for Standard Mode1, Mode2 and Mode3 Measurement. Oxide Layer is a special Measurement type used for displaying the thickness of Boiler Tubes and Internal Oxide at the same time.

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Probe Type

Indicates the transducer type selected in the Active Setup Probe type selected should match the frequency of the transducer being used for proper Pulser/Receiver performance

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Pulser Power

Indicates the voltage used to drive the transducer that is selected Affects the amount of energy going into the transducer and the size of the Initial Pulse Select between 30, 60, and 110 volts

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Pulser Power

Initial Pulse

Initial Pulse

Pulser power set to 30 volts shows a smaller initial pulse

Pulser power set to 110 volts shows a larger initial pulse

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Max Gain

Indicates the maximum (time dependent) receiver gain selected Max Gain can never be lower than Initial Gain Max Gain has a maximum value of 80.0dB Max Gain is used to amplify echoes that are further out in time

Max Gain

Initial Gain

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Initial Gain
Indicates the initial (time dependent) receiver gain selected Amplifies echoes close to the Main Bang or Interface Echoes Initial Gain starts at time zero and extends to: Main Bang Blank in Mode 1 The end of the Interface Blank in Mode 2 and Mode 3

Max Gain

Initial Gain

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TDG Slope
The rate of increase of the receiver gain (time dependent) from Initial Gain to Max Gain Slope can help suppress reflections from grain structure or fibers Slope can be adjusted from 0.0dB to 26.52 dB/Sec The point in time that the gain starts to slope is: The Main Bang Blank in Mode 1 The End of the Interface Blank in Mode 2 and Mode 3

Max Gain

Initial Gain

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TDG Gain Mode 1

Max Gain
G A I N Initial Gain

MBB

RF

0
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TDG Gain Mode 2 and Mode 3

Max Gain
G A I N Initial Gain

MBB

Echo Window

RF

0 IF Blank
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Main Bang Blank (MBBlank)

A blank zone that protects the receiver from false readings generated by the Main Bang Indicates the point in time where the gage begins to search for echoes Adjustment directly affects the minimum thickness the gage can measure in Mode 1 Set just past the Initial Pulse in Mode 1 Set just before the Interface Echo in Modes 2 and 3 Make sure that the Main Bang Blank is always set before the Interface Echo from the shortest water path when using immersion transducers

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MBBlank in Mode 1
Main Bang Blank

Initial Pulse

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MBBlank in Mode 2 and Mode 3

Main Bang Blank

Interface Echo

Back Wall Echo

Interface Blank

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Echo Window

Defined as the time between: The Main Bang Blank and the Echo Window in Mode 1 The end of the Interface Blank and the Echo Window in Mode 2 or Mode 3

Indicates the selected period of time in which the receiver will search for echoes
Signal appearing after (i.e. outside of) the Echo Window will not be detected by the gage

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Echo Window in Mode 1

Main Bang Blank Back Wall Echo

Initial Pulse

Echo Window

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Echo Window in Mode 2 and Mode 3

Echo Window

Interface Echo Interface Blank 2nd Interface Echo

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Echo 1 Detect
This indicates the detection polarity of the "first detected back wall signal" in the Echo Window in Mode 1 In Modes 2 and 3 it refers to detection polarity of Interface (or delay line) Echo Always choose the detection polarity on the singular lobe of the echo

Echo polarity is affected by:

Acoustic impedance Echo distortion from grain structure, internal fibers, and surface conditions

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Echo 1 Detect

Negative Detection Steel Back by Air

Positive Detection Plastic Bonded to Steel

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Echo 2 Detect (Modes 2 and 3 only)

Indicates the detection polarity of the back wall echo in Mode 2 or the pair of back wall echoes in Mode 3 Always choose the detection polarity on the singular lobe of the echo

Echo1Detect Positive Echo2Detect Negative

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Interface Blank (Modes 2 and 3 only)

Sets the length of a blank that follows the detected interface echo Used to prevent the gage from detecting the trailing edge of the Interface Echo in Mode 2 Used to select which pair of back wall echoes will be detected in Mode 3

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Interface Blank Mode 2

Gage Reading Trailing Edge of the Interface Echo

Interface Blank Set Correctly

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Interface Blank Mode 3

Gage Reading between Back Wall 1 and 2

Gage Reading between

Back Wall 2 and 3

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Mode 3 Blank (Mode 3 only)

Sets the length of a blank that follows the first detected back wall echo in Mode 3 Used to prevent the gage from detecting the trailing edge of the first back wall echo

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Mode 3 Blank (Mode 3 only)

Gage Hanging Up on Trailing Edge of Back Wall 1

Mode 3 Blank Set Properly

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PANAMETRICS - NDT
37DL PLUS Internal Oxide Option

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Oxide Option

Oxide/Scale can build up on the inside of boiler tubes The oxide that builds up acts as an insulator. This effects the heat transfer from outside the tube to the water inside the tube The tubes runs at a higher temperature then they were designed for and they start to thin faster. Knowing both the thickness of the steel and internal Oxide the remaining tube life can be more accurately predicted

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Oxide/Scale Measurement
New measurement algorithm allows the user to measure scale or oxide build
up on the inside of boiler tubes Thickness of Oxide helps predict tube life Measures and displays Oxide and tube thickness at the same time Min scale thickness 0.010 in. (0.25mm ) with M2017 0.006 in. (0.150 mm) with M2091 Normal Incident Shear

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Activating Oxide Software

The oxide software is a paid option for the 37DL PLUS. It can be purchased at the time the units is purchased or the 37DL PLUS can be upgraded to this feature in the field. If the unit was purchased along with the oxide software it will be installed and activated when you receive it. If it is upgraded after the unit was purchased then it will have to be installed and then activated using a unique License Code.
Gages loaded with Software version 1.XX do not have the internal oxide software installed. Gages loaded with Software version 2.XX do have the software loaded but you will need to purchase a unique License Code to active it. Please contact your Panametrics representative for information concerning upgrading or activating oxide software for your 37DL PLUS
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Determining if your Unit has Oxide Software

Press
SETUP

2nd F

then

Selections for Licensed Options and Oxide Measure not shown. Oxide software not loaded.

Selection for Licensed Options Present but Oxide Measure not shown Oxide software loaded but not activated
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Selection for Licensed Options and Oxide Measure are shown

Oxide software loaded and activated
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Activating The Oxide Software

Press
SETUP

2nd F

then

0
OXIDE20959 A2436D38

Use the [],[] to highlight Licensed Options then press

ENTER

License options will be highlighted. Press [Enter] and the gage will generate a License Name and the License Code box will be highlighted. Enter the Panametrics provided license code using the normal gage editing functions then press [ENTER] and [ENTER] while Done is highlighted. Turn the unit off then back on and the oxide software will now be activated.
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Oxide setup for M2017 Transducer

To select The setup for the M2017 transducer setup
Press
2nd F
RECALL SU

then

then

or

To highlight the DEF-OXIDE/M217 transducer and press [MEAS]

This default transducer setup is designed specifically for the M2017 transducer and DLH-134 Delay line for the measurement of Boiler Tuber and Internal Oxide Scale
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Adjust the Initial Gain, Slope and Max Gain

Adjust The TVG Gain (initial, Max gain and slope) to make a mode 2 detection of the larger total Back wall. Oxide/Steel Interface Echo

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Total back wall echo

Mode 2 detection From Delay line Echo to total back wall echo

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Adjust Datawindow
Adjust The DataWin1 so it extends far enough to cover the oxide steel interface echo Oxide/Steel Interface Echo

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Oxide: Steel Cal Velocity

Couple transducer to Thick Steel sample without oxide Press
CAL

Allows the user to calibrate for the speed of sound of the material to be tested. Usually done on a sample representing the maximum of the measurement range.

Once reading is steady Press

VEL

Uncouple the transducer and enter the known thickness

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Oxide: Steel Cal Zero

Couple transducer to the thin Steel sample without Oxide

Press

CAL

Once reading is steady Press

ZERO

A subtracted time measurement used to compensate for the transit time through the delay line in the transducer and the couplant layer. Cal Zero is usually done on a sample representing the minimum of your measurement range.

Uncouple transducer and enter the known thickness. Then press [CAL] to calibrate for the velocity of the oxide.

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Oxide Coating Calibration

Couple transducer to a sample with known oxide thickness Press
CAL

Allows the user to calibrate for the speed of sound of the of the oxide material.

Once reading is steady

Press

VEL

Uncouple the transducer and enter the known oxide thickness Press [MEAS]

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Directly Enter Velocity, Oxide Mode

Press
VEL

The current material velocity will be displayed. Use the Numeric keys to enter the know velocity. Then Press [MEAS]

Allows the user to directly enter the velocity of the material to be tested. When using oxide mode the Velocity of the Oxide can also be entered

Press
VEL

twice

The current Oxide velocity will be displayed. Use the Numeric keys to enter the know velocity. Then Press [MEAS]
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Oxide software Setup

Press
SETUP

SP MODE| Oxide Measure

2nd F

then

0
Use the [],[] to highlight a parameter and [ and ] change the setting. Press [MEAS] to exit Oxide Setup and return to the measure mode with the current settings.

Use the [],[] to highlight Licensed Options then press [ENTER] to display the Oxide Measure setup screen.
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Oxide software Setup

SP MODE| Oxide Measure

Oxide Meas Type: THK (thickness units) TOF (time of Flight) Material Meas Type:THK (thickness units) TOF (time of Flight)

Large Font MEAS: Oxide Show the Oxide in Large Font

Material Shows the Material in large Fonts

Large Font Oxide

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Large Font Material 0.020

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