Scan direction
(left to right)
LOS MODE
Determines how the B-scan behaves when a loss of signal (LOS) occurs.
STOP ON LOS
The B-scan stops scrolling when an LOS occurs. When the instrument regains
the measurements, a thin blank vertical line is inserted into the B-scan to
indicate that an LOS has occurred (see Figure 9-5 on page 155).
CONTINUE ON LOS
The B-scan continues scrolling when an LOS occurs.
FREEZE MODE
Determines which thickness readings are displayed when [FREEZE] is pressed
while a B-scan is active.
SHOW MINIMUM
Displays the thickness reading for the minimum reading collected during the
scan.
SHOW MAXIMUM
Displays the thickness reading for the maximum reading collected during the
scan.
SHOW CURRENT
Displays the last thickness reading made before pressing [FREEZE].
FREEZE REVIEW
When this feature is enabled and a B-scan is active, pressing [FREEZE] freezes the
B-scan image in review mode. In this mode, a vertical line (review marker)
appears, indicating the location of the displayed thickness (see Figure 9-6 on
Min/Max marker
Figure 9-5 B-scan elements
Using Advanced Gaging Features
DMTA-10022-01EN, Rev. C, January 2015
Loss-of-signal (LOS)
indicator
Data scrolls from right to
left
B-scan range
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