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Page 1: Operating Manual
Cygnus 4 Multi-Mode Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge Operating Manual Covers Gauge Model : M5-C4P Doc No. M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc 17 December 2015... - Page 2 Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc QUALITY POLICY STATEMENT Cygnus Instruments’ mission is to be a premier supplier of niche test and measurement instruments. To achieve this we will: Customers • Be dedicated to customer satisfaction by listening to direct and indirect feedback regarding our performance and product requirements in general.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Measuring Non-Steels ............17 Measuring Non-Metals ............18 Single Element Probes and Protective Membranes ..... 18 Measuring Higher Temperatures .......... 19 Summary of Cygnus Probes ..........21 Twin Element probes ............21 Single Element probes ............21 The ‘Probe Type’ Code ............22 5. - Page 4 Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Measurement Stability Indication in SE & EE Modes ....29 Measuring Small Diameter Pipe & Tubes ........30 Display Hold Function ............30 Battery Life ................. 31 Battery Level ..............31 Low Battery Indication ............32 6.
- Page 5 Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Measurement Comments ............63 Loading Measurement Comments from a File ......64 Grid Records ............... 64 Template Records ..............66 Data Logging Menu .............. 66 Creating a new Record ............66 Your Choices will be Saved for Next Time ......68 Using a Template to Create a new Record........
- Page 6 Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Setup Menu ..............94 A-Scan Range ..............94 Automatic ................ 94 Manual ................94 Vibrate Feature ..............94 Brightness Setting ............... 94 Power Off Setting ..............95 Auto-Log ................95 Comments ................95 Set Time and Set Date ............96 Set Time and Set Date ............
- Page 7 Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Creating a new Survey ............. 108 Opening an Existing Survey ..........109 Editing the Survey Info ............ 109 Managing the Survey ............109 Sorting Survey Records ........... 109 Viewing Record Information ..........110 Ref and Min Thickness ............. 111 Protection State ..............
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Page 8: Important Notice
The following important information must be read and understood by all users of Cygnus ultrasonic thickness gauges. The correct use of Cygnus ultrasonic thickness gauges requires identification of the correct equipment for the specific application coupled with an appropriately trained and qualified operator or technician. -
Page 9: Introduction
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc 2. Introduction Cygnus 4 Thickness Gauge The Cygnus 4 Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge is a rugged, handheld, battery-powered instrument designed for high-reliability thickness measurements in harsh environments using ultrasound. It features a colour LCD display which can be easily read in most light situations including sunlight. -
Page 10: Cygnus Instruments
Our philosophy is to work closely with each of our customers to provide a range of products specifically for each application. Cygnus Ultrasonic Thickness Gauges are designed to be simple to use and to withstand the harsh environments that they are intended for. -
Page 11: Gauge Kit Contents
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Gauge Kit Contents Basic Gauge Kit 1. Cygnus 4 Gauge 2. Operating Manual (in side pouch) 3. Neck Strap (in side pouch) 4. Accessory Pouch, containing; 3 x AA Batteries, Blue Couplant Gel. Kit supplied with Single Element Probe 1. -
Page 12: Gauge Preparation
Fitting the Batteries The gauge requires 3 x AA/LR6/UM3 Batteries. Cygnus supplies and recommends Duracell Alkaline batteries. The batteries are located behind a cover on the rear of gauge. The hand strap can be separated by a push-button buckle to gain access to the battery cover. -
Page 13: Connecting The Probe
This would not be covered by the warranty. Connecting the Probe The Cygnus probe lead uses a custom made cable that offers superior flexibility and resistance to oils and ultraviolet light. The cable will not stiffen after exposure to ultraviolet light. -
Page 14: Fitting The Neck Strap
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Fitting the Neck Strap The gauge is supplied with an adjustable Neck Strap. The ends of the neck strap clip onto two wire loops fitted to the gauge. These wire loops are made from coated stainless steel. -
Page 15: Selecting The Right Probe
The performance of any thickness gauge, and its ability to get a reliable measurement depends on selecting the right ultrasonic probe for the application and conditions. Cygnus gauges are therefore offered with a selection of probes suitable for most thickness gauging applications. -
Page 16: Measurement Modes Explained And Compared
This method has been used in all Cygnus gauges since the late 1970s. Multiple echo mode will ignore surface coatings (Through Coating mode), there is no need to remove the paint to take a measurement. -
Page 17: Echo-Echo Mode (Ee) (Mode 3)
Echo-echo mode is not able to verify its measurements unlike Multiple echo mode, therefore it is liable to give incorrect readings. But as the Cygnus 4 gauge has an A-Scan display you can use this to visually decide if the measurement given is correct. -
Page 18: Measuring Non-Metals
Typically these materials cannot be measured with the gauge; • Concrete • Wood • Thermal insulation materials • Foams • Composites Single Element Probes and Protective Membranes All Cygnus single element probes have a soft face and are therefore fitted with a Polyurethane Membrane which provides... -
Page 19: Measuring Higher Temperatures
The polyurethane membranes fitted to the single element probes are suitable for measuring surface temperatures up to 75°C. For measuring higher temperatures Teflon Membranes are available and suitable for surface temperatures up to 150°C. Contact Cygnus instruments to order Teflon membranes. - Page 20 Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Changing the Protective Membrane on Single element Probes Unscrew the Knurled Ring from the end of the Probe. Use the Membrane Key to unscrew the Locking Ring from inside the Knurled Ring. The old membrane can then be removed and discarded.
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Page 21: Summary Of Cygnus Probes
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Summary of Cygnus Probes Twin Element probes Range in Probe Size Frequency Steel Typical Uses Type (SE Mode) 12mm 2 MHz 3 to 250 mm Attenuative materials 0.12 to 10” Cast irons, plastics 5 MHz... -
Page 22: The 'Probe Type' Code
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc The ‘Probe Type’ Code Size ingle or Frequency in MHz Crystal 13mm 19mm... -
Page 23: Gauge Operation
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc 5. Gauge Operation Gauge Controls Probe Connections End view of gauge Navigation Keys Power Menu Select Keys Front view of gauge... -
Page 24: Turning The Gauge On
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Turning the Gauge On Press the Power key Cygnus Instruments Logo is displayed The gauge details are displayed; Model Serial Number Version Number Run Time The gauge is ready to use Turning the Gauge Off Press &... -
Page 25: Measurement Screen Views
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Taking thickness measurements or accessing the menu will reset the activity timer back to zero. You can change the activity time value the Setup menu, see Power Off Setting on page 95. Measurement Screen Views The gauge has three measurement screens that can be quickly changed using the left and right navigation keys. -
Page 26: Status Information
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Data Logging Screen When data logging is active this screen shows details of logged measurements. Status Information At the top of the display is an area that shows information about the gauge’s status; • Battery Level •... -
Page 27: Taking Thickness Measurements
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Taking Thickness Measurements Taking ultrasonic thickness measurements is a straight forward process that involves first making sure the surface is clean and prepared, applying an ultrasonic couplant gel then placing the probe on the surface and observing the display for the measurement. -
Page 28: Echo Indicators In Multiple Echo Mode
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Echo Indicators in Multiple Echo Mode Should the gauge be unable to detect a stable multiple echo signal it displays an Echo indication to help the operator locate a suitable position. 1 Bar Flashing: No echoes detected... -
Page 29: Measurement Stability Indication In Se & Ee Modes
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc To help obtain a multiple echo reading the operator should continue to move the probe around to locate a suitable reflector, using a slight rocking motion. Measurement Stability Indication in SE & EE Modes To help indicate when a Single Echo or Echo-Echo measurement is stable –... -
Page 30: Measuring Small Diameter Pipe & Tubes
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc The Resolution is set to 0.05mm, therefor the thickness measurement must not change by more than +0.05mm or -0.05mm for 2 seconds or more to be “stable”. Measuring Small Diameter Pipe & Tubes When measuring small diameter pipe and tubes with a twin element probe, 75mm (3”) or under, you must ensure the face of... -
Page 31: Battery Life
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Press the X/Cancel key to hold the thickness measurement. The measurement value now has a light blue border to indicate it’s held or froze. Press the X/Cancel key to un-hold the thickness measurement. Battery Life The gauge will operate continuously for approximately 10 hrs when fitted with Duracell Alkaline 1500 mA/hr batteries. -
Page 32: Low Battery Indication
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Battery about 1/2 full Battery low Low Battery Indication The gauge will periodically flash a red Low Battery warning sign when the batteries have approximately 1 hour of use remaining. Low battery indication When the batteries are exhausted the gauge will display a Flat Battery message for 5 seconds then turn off automatically. -
Page 33: Using The A-Scan Display
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc 6. Using the A-Scan Display To help ensure reliable measurements in Single Echo and Echo- Echo measurements the gauge has an A-Scan display that can be used to visually verify the thickness measurements are sensible and therefore reliable. -
Page 34: Measuring Over Corrosion Pits
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc This A-Scan shows a very weak ultrasound signal. There is no clear correct back-wall echo and the gauge is unable to determine a thickness measurement. You should try moving the probe to find Weak Signal... -
Page 35: Echo-Echo Mode
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Couplant Probe Corroded Metal Avoid Measuring Directly Over Corrosion Pits. The A-Scan display can assist you - you will see an unclear ultrasound signal with unclear back wall reflections. This A-Scan shows an incorrect measurement that may be from measuring couplant inside a pit. -
Page 36: Multiple Echo Mode
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc A-Scan can assist, by observing the echo signals you can decide of the thickness measurement given makes sense and is reliable. The gauge measures between these two echo signals to calculate the thickness. This is a good clear signal so the measurement is reliable. - Page 37 Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc This A-Scan shows a good Multiple-Echo measurement on a new steel sample. The echo signals are distinct and clear. The three purple arrows mark the positions the gauge used for the thickness measurement. This A-Scan shows a Multiple-Echo measurement from a corroded steel sample.
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Page 38: Calibration
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc 7. Calibration Why should I Calibrate my Thickness Gauge? Ultrasonic thickness gauges measure time in order to measure the thickness of the material being tested. It relies on the principal that sound travels through a material at a constant velocity or speed. -
Page 39: Calibration Options
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Calibration Options The Gauge is supplied tested and calibrated. The Gauge will have been calibrated to measure thickness through steel (grade S355JO) with a velocity of sound of 5920 m/s. Either a 15mm or 1/2” Test Block is supplied with the kit so the Gauge can be quickly checked for correct operation. - Page 40 Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Place the Probe on the sample and verify the gauge can get a thickness value. Access the Menu and scroll down to the ‘Calibration’ group. Then scroll right to the ‘1 Point Cal’ item. Press the Ok/Select key to open the ‘1 Point Cal’...
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Page 41: Two Point Calibration
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc ‘1PC’ Indicator Two Point Calibration The Two Point Calibration option is only available in Single Echo and Echo-Echo modes. Two point calibration allows the gauge to be calibrated against two reference thicknesses of the same material, one at the minimum (thin) thickness range the other at the maximum (thick) thickness range. -
Page 42: Two Point Calibration Procedure
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Two Point Calibration Procedure Assuming you have a step 20.00 wedge of known thicknesses 2.50 Wipe clean the step wedge then add some fresh couplant to the step wedge Place the Probe on the sample and verify the gauge can get a thickness value. - Page 43 Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc While holding the probe firmly on the thick sample and while a steady thickness measurement is displayed..use the Up and Down Select keys to adjust the thickness to the required value. When the correct measurement is displayed press the OK/Select Next measure the Thin sample –...
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Page 44: Probe Zero (Twin Element Probes)
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc The 3 screen lets you check the calibration is correct my checking a few different measurements on the step wedge. When done press the OK/Select key to save the calibration. A Calibration Saved message will be shown. -
Page 45: Starting A Probe Zero From The Main Menu
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Starting a Probe Zero from the Main Menu Access the Menu and scroll down to the ‘Probe’ group. Then scroll right to the ‘Zero’ item. Press the Ok/Select key to start the ‘Zero’ function Probe Zero Function Display shows the Zero Probe message. -
Page 46: Setting The Velocity Of Sound
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc If the Probe Zero fails a message will be displayed. • Check the probe has not been unplugged or the cable is damaged/faulty. • The probe face must be clean and in the air. • Are you using a non-... - Page 47 Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Access the Menu and scroll down to the ‘Calibration’ group. Then scroll right and select ‘Velocity’. Press the Ok/Select key to open the ‘Velocity’’ function If there has been a previous Calibration a message will warn that changing the velocity will alter the calibration;...
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Page 48: Gauge Setup
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc 8. Gauge Setup Menu Operation Press the Menu key, the Main Menu is displayed Use the four Navigation keys to scroll around the Main Menu Use the Up and Down keys to select a group in the left column.. -
Page 49: Settings Are Saved With The Probe Type
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc If you want to change or select the item currently displayed simply press the green Ok/Select button Then use the Navigation keys to highlight the required setting or option Press the green Ok/Select key to... -
Page 50: Inputting Numeric Values Using The Navigation Keys
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc • Units • Resolution • Velocity of sound • Calibration • Deep Coat Inputting Numeric Values using the Navigation Keys Some menu functions require the user to input a numeric value using the navigation keys. This is done ‘digit’ as a time, using the Left and Right keys to select the digit, then the Up and Down keys to change the highlighted digits value. - Page 51 4 navigation keys. Then press the Ok/Select key to enter the character or perform the function. To enter the word CYGNUS you would move the blue highlight from Ok to ‘C’ then press the Ok/Select key, then move to the ‘Y’…...
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Page 52: Selecting The Probe Type
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Selecting the Probe Type The Probe Type must be set to match the probe connected to the gauge. If the wrong probe is selected the gauge will not measure accurately if at all. The gauge can Auto Detect certain types of probes when they are first connected to the gauge, or you can manually select the probe from a list. -
Page 53: Automatic Probe Detection
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Use the Up and Down keys to select the Probe Type required Press the OK/Select key to save. Or press the X/Cancel key to exit without saving. Remember settings and calibration is saved with each probe type. -
Page 54: Measurement Units
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc If the gauge fails to correctly detect the probe type then you must select if manually from the list of probes. See Selecting the Probe Type on page 52. Measurement Units The Gauge can display thickness measurements in either Metric (mm) or Imperial (inch). -
Page 55: Limit Functions
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc For general metal corrosion measurement the 0.1 mm resolution setting is recommended. To change the Resolution setting: Access the Menu and scroll down to the ‘Measurement’ group. Then scroll right and select ‘Resolution’. Press the Ok/Select key to open the ‘Resolution’... - Page 56 Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc The Limit function can be turned ON or OFF as required and the Vibrate Alert can be enabled as required. There are three Limit measurement values you can set; • Minimum Limit – this is the lowest thickness measurement, measurements under this value will cause an Alert •...
- Page 57 Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Now the thickness measurement is 8.05 mm so the bar-graph shows a dark green bar positioned left of the Reference point. Now the thickness measurement is 5.10 mm so the bar-graph shows a red bar positioned at the Minimum point.
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Page 58: Deep Coat Function (Multiple Echo Mode)
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Access the Menu and scroll down to the ‘Limits’ group. Then scroll right and select ‘Limits’. Press the Ok/Select key to open the ‘Limits’ function Use the Up and Down keys to turn Limits On or Off…... - Page 59 Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc long as they have not de-laminated/de-bonded from the metal surface. With Deep Coat turned On this will allow the gauge to measure through coatings over 3mm (0.11”) thick up to a maximum of around 20 mm (0.78”) depending on the properties of the coating material.
- Page 60 Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc When Deep Coat is turned On a ‘DC’ indicator will be displayed in the status area at the top of the measurement screen. DC = Deep Coat is ON.
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Page 61: Data Logging
However the gauge can easily be field-upgraded to Full data logging features should you decide you need more functionality. The upgrade can be done any time and just requires an ‘enabler file’ that can be ordered from Cygnus. Basic Full ●... -
Page 62: Record Types
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Record Types There are three record types available; 1. Linear – this is simply a list of thickness measurements saved in the order they are taken. 2. Grid – this arranges the thickness measurements into a row and column grid layout. -
Page 63: Measurement Comments
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc area of interest or heavy corrosion. The user can add up to 12 additional thickness measurements around the principal measurement in a ‘clock-face’ pattern. For example, when logging thickness measurements on a pipe, tank or plate it is sometimes necessary to add additional measurement points radially around a badly corroded or thin area to detail the extent of the thinning or corrosion. -
Page 64: Loading Measurement Comments From A File
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc 5. Coating damaged 6. Heavy corrosion 7. Repair Patch 8. Holed See Adding Comments to Measurements on page 116. Loading Measurement Comments from a File You can load a new set of measurement comments from a file on the SD card. - Page 65 Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Columns across 1..50 Rows Down 1..100 You can also choose which direction measurements will be taken, there are 16 patterns available; Horizontal surveying Vertical surveying When a Grid Record is created the measurement point names are assigned as follows: 1.
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Page 66: Template Records
40 User Fields that can be used to prompt the user when each Record begins. Templates are normally created to cover a specific type of survey and the actual Template would be distributed to all the Cygnus 6 gauges in use within your company. - Page 67 Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc 1. Record Type – choose from Linear, Grid or Template 2. Name – the gauge will automatically create a file name based on the date and time (format is ‘ddmmyy- hhmmss’). You can keep this filename or input a name of your own 3.
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Page 68: Your Choices Will Be Saved For Next Time
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Example. Setting the number of measurement points to take in a Linear record. When all the items are set as required move the highlight down to the ‘Create’ item and press the √ key. You can now start logging thickness measurements. -
Page 69: Using A Template To Create A New Record
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Using a Template to Create a new Record (Only available with Full data logging) When you create a Template Record you must also select a Template to use. This Template defines the number of measurement points, their names, the measurement units, the... -
Page 70: Logging Thickness Measurements
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc modify these choices you can access the User Fields from the menu. Access the Menu and scroll down to the ‘Data Logging’ group. Then scroll right and select ‘User Fields’. Press the √ key to open the... -
Page 71: Auto-Log Feature
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc …the thickness measurement is added to the list, in this example it’s at ‘P1’ as it’s the first measurement. The ‘number of records’ indication changes colour to light blue for a second after wards to indicate the measurement has just been logged ok. -
Page 72: Logging Obstructions And No-Readings
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Logging Obstructions and No-Readings When surveying there may be measurement points that are inaccessible due to an object being in the way or there may be points where thickness readings can’t be obtained (due to excessive corrosion and thinning for example). -
Page 73: Changing Measurement Units While Data Logging
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc …the tag is added to the list, in this example its No Reading ‘NR’ at ‘P4’ in this example its Obstructed ‘Obs’ at ‘P5’ Changing Measurement Units while Data Logging When a Record is active you will be unable to change the measurement units. -
Page 74: Stepping Backwards In The Record
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Access the Menu and scroll down to the ‘Data Logging’ group. Then scroll right and select ‘Retake Last’. Press the √ key to select Confirm by pressing the √ key. The last measurement point has now been removed from the record. -
Page 75: Adding Radial Points
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Access the Menu and scroll down to the ‘Data Logging’ group. Then scroll right and select ‘Step Back’. Press the √ key to select A view of the Record’s measurement points is displayed; you can use the... - Page 76 Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Access the Menu and scroll down to the ‘Data Logging’ group. Then scroll right and select ‘Add Radials’. Press the √ key to select Press the √ key again to confirm Set the number of Radial Points...
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Page 77: Adding Measurement Comments
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc ..these boxes will fill clockwise with the Radial Points measurements as they get logged When the last Radial Point has been logged the screen will revert back to the normal data logging view. A small ‘R’ is added to the measurement point to show it has Radial Points added. -
Page 78: Closing And Opening A Record
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Use the Up and Down keys to select the measurement point you want to add Comments to, then press the √ key. Use the Up and Down keys to select the required comment, Use the Left and Right keys to Select or Clear the comment –... -
Page 79: Closing The Record
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Closing the Record Access the Menu and scroll down to the ‘Data Logging’ group. Then scroll right and select ‘Close. Press the √ key to select Confirm by pressing the √ key. Data logging has been stopped and the record has been closed. -
Page 80: Protecting A Record
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Select the Record to open, the most recent is at the top of the list. Confirm by pressing the √ key. Confirm by pressing the √ key. The record has been opened and data logging record has been resumed. - Page 81 Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Access the Menu and scroll down to the ‘Data Logging’ group. Then scroll right and select ‘Protect’. Press the √ key to select You will see a list of all the records stored on the gauges SD card listed in newest first order.
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Page 82: Opening Protected Records
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Confirm again by pressing the √ key. The selected record has now been protected. When the record list is shown in the future a ‘P’ will appear next to any protected records. Opening Protected Records... -
Page 83: Deleting Individual Records
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Deleting Individual Records Access the Menu and scroll down to the ‘Data Logging’ group. Then scroll right and select ‘Delete’. Press the √ key to select You will see a list of all the records stored on the gauges SD card listed in newest first order. -
Page 84: Deleting All Records
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Deleting All Records Access the Menu and scroll down to the ‘Data Logging’ group. Then scroll right and select ‘Delete All’. Press the √ key to select Confirm by pressing the √ key. Confirm again by pressing the √... - Page 85 Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Depending on the Record type you will see various items listed. Some items such as Ref Thk and Min Thk can be changed. For Linear Records the number of Points can also be increased.
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Page 86: Data Logging Templates
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc 10. Data Logging Templates Templates (Only available with Full data logging) Templates allow structured data logging of thickness measurements when repeatedly surveying identical or similar objects. A Templates is first created using CygLink then the Template is transferred to each Gauge ready for use. -
Page 87: Integrating With Microsoft Excel
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Integrating with Microsoft Excel Cygnus offer an Excel Add-In tool that can be used to directly extract the thickness measurement data from the data logger files stored on the SD card in the gauge. The data in a Record produced from a Template can be inserted ®... -
Page 88: User Fields
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc User Fields Templates can contain up to 40 User Fields which can be used to collect extra information from the Gauge user when they start a new Record from a template. Each User Field can prompt for the following types of data;... -
Page 89: Manual Gain Adjustment
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc 11. Manual Gain Adjustment The gauge will normally operate in automatic gain mode and this will be suitable for virtually every measuring scenario. The automatic gain mode has been designed to find the optimum gain setting during the measurement process and is imperceptible to the operator. -
Page 90: Manual Gain Menu
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Use the ⇩ key to select Manual gain mode. Or select Automatic to turn off manual gain mode. Press the √ key to select When Manual gain mode is selected a message is displayed informing how the Gain or Range is adjusted. -
Page 91: Adjusting The Gain
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Pressing the Menu key displays the Manual Gain menu as the bottom of the screen. The √ shows that Gain adjustment is currently selected. Pressing the Menu key again will go straight to the Main Menu as normal. -
Page 92: Adjusting The Range
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc The Gain is set to 42 dB. The A-Scan shows a back wall echo signal around 100% height and there is a thickness value. This is the optimum setting. The Gain is set to 55 dB. -
Page 93: Measuring Below The Probes Minimum Thickness Specification
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Use the ⇧ or ⇩ keys to adjust the value. Here it’s set to 40mm [40] Measuring Below the Probes Minimum Thickness Specification The minimum thickness measurement specified for the Twin Element probes is valid for when Automatic Gain Mode is selected - this is the default gain mode when the gauge is turned on. -
Page 94: Setup Menu
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc 12. Setup Menu The Setup group is found at the bottom of the menu, it holds various gauge setup options. Access the Menu and scroll down to the ‘Setup’ group. Then scroll right to select the required item Press the Ok/Select key to open the highlighted item. -
Page 95: Power Off Setting
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Higher brightness will consume more power so reduce the battery life. To maximum the battery life choose the lowest brightness that still allows you to read the display. In Automatic mode the brightness is dimmed when in dark conditions and increased when in bright light conditions. -
Page 96: Set Time And Set Date
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Use the Up and Down keys to select the comment. Press the Ok/Select key to edit the comment text. Press the X/Cancel key to save the comments and exit this screen. Set Time and Set Date These two items allow the user to set the gauges Time and Date. -
Page 97: General Points On Thickness Gauging
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc 13. General Points On Thickness Gauging On very rough surfaces and especially if both sides are badly corroded, it is often necessary to move the probe around to locate a back wall reflector. Sometimes a slight rocking movement can help find reflectors which are otherwise impossible. -
Page 98: Troubleshooting
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc 14. Troubleshooting The Gauge will not Switch On • Are the batteries exhausted? • Check the batteries are inserted correctly. Difficulty obtaining a Reading • Check that the Probe lead is properly connected to both Probe and Gauge. - Page 99 Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc • When measuring on very heavily corroded metal with single element probes the gauge uses more power searching for a multiple echo match – this can significantly reduce battery life. So if you are frequently measuring on very heavy corrosion consider using a twin element probe as this will require less power to get measurements.
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Page 100: Updating Your Gauge
Before updating your gauge note the model and serial number of the gauge (see Turning the Gauge On on page 24). You can then check on the Cygnus website if your gauge has the latest firmware version, and if not proceed to download the update software. -
Page 101: Care And Servicing
Do not store the Gauge for long periods in conditions of high humidity. Repairs There are no user serviceable parts inside the Gauge. Therefore all repair work should be carried out by Cygnus Instruments or by an Authorised Cygnus Service dealer. -
Page 102: Returning The Gauge For Servicing
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Returning the Gauge for Servicing A full Manufacturer’s Factory Service is available from Cygnus Instruments. The Complete Kit should always be returned for Service or Repair, including all Probes and Leads. Cygnus Gauges are renowned for their reliability, very often problems with getting measurements are simply due to the way the Gauge is being used. -
Page 103: Cyglink Computer Software
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc 17. CygLink Computer Software ® CygLink V5 is a Windows program that is used to transfer data logger records from the gauge so they can be inspected, edited and reports produced. CygLink offers the following features;... -
Page 104: Installing Cyglink
Installing CygLink CygLink V5 is supplied with the kit on a USB Flash Drive, or it can be downloaded from the Cygnus Instruments website. If you want to make sure you are installing the latest version then downloading from the website is the best route. -
Page 105: Connecting To The Gauge
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Connecting to the Gauge First time USB Connection When you first connect the gauge to the computers USB port Windows will search for a suitable driver, you may notice this message from the taskbar; If you click the message you should see the driver installation process;... -
Page 106: Connecting The Gauge To Cyglink For The First Time
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Connecting the Gauge to CygLink for the First Time Turn on the gauge Run CygLink V5 From the Menu click; Connect └ Discover new Gauge and Connect CygLink will search all the available Com ports listening for a Cygnus gauge.. -
Page 107: Connecting To The Gauge Afterwards
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Connecting to the Gauge Afterwards Once you have discovered the Gauge the connection settings will be stored for next time, so to connect next time simply click from the menu; Connect └ Connect to M5-C6 Gauge... -
Page 108: Surveys
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc 5. The gauge’s measurement mode 6. The connection state (Connected, Lost Connection, Disconnected) 7. The gauge’s battery level Surveys A Survey is a container for all your data logger records and measurements. A Survey can be saved to a single file which can be copied or send electronically to another CygLink user. -
Page 109: Opening An Existing Survey
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc You can save your new Survey to a file, from the Menu click; File └ Save Survey Entering your filename and location. Opening an Existing Survey From the Menu click; File └ Open Survey You may be prompted to... -
Page 110: Viewing Record Information
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Survey Records List Survey list columns that can be sorted; • Name (ascending or descending) • Points (ascending or descending) • Type • Date (ascending or descending) Viewing Record Information You can view the details of a record by right-clicking on the record in the list which will display a context menu, select the Properties item. -
Page 111: Ref And Min Thickness
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Record Properties Screen You can edit the fields in this screen, the Details table is read only and contains details about the record and summary information about its measurements. Ref and Min Thickness You can set and apply a Reference and Minimum thickness value for the record, click the Apply.. -
Page 112: Protection State
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Protection State You can set a record to be Protected or Open, when Protected it will prevent users from editing the measurement points or deleting them. Measurement Summary Stats If you scroll down the Details table you will see summary information about the measurements contained in the records;... - Page 113 Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc From the Menu click; Gauge └ Transfer Records from Gauge A list of records stored on the gauge will be displayed. You can select the individual record you wish to transfer, or click Select All.
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Page 114: Viewing Thickness Measurements In A Record
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc You should save the Survey file now, from the Menu click; File └ Save Survey Viewing Thickness Measurements in a Record To display the list of thickness measurements in a record click on the record in the Survey Records list, the Measurements tab below will display the measurements belonging to the record;... -
Page 115: Viewing Measurement Information
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Measurements Context Menu This menu allows you to Find, Rename and Delete a measurement point, you can also view information about the measurement or display it’s A-Scan graph if it has one. Note there is no undo function - once deleted the measurement point is lost, unless you have saved a copy of the survey or the record is still saved on the gauge. -
Page 116: Adding Comments To Measurements
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Measurements Properties Screen Adding Comments to Measurements You can add comments to a measurement point using the measurement properties screen. The Notes field can be directly typed into or you can click the Add From Comments button to select a comment from the pre-defined list. -
Page 117: Viewing An A-Scan Graph
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Selecting Measurements Comments from the List Just select the required comments in the list and click Ok. Viewing an A-Scan Graph You can select the View A-Scan item from the measurements context menu or double click the measurement row. The A-Scan graph will be displayed in the Logged A-Scan tab section on the left. -
Page 118: Deleting All Records From The Gauge
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Logged A-Scan Graph with Measurement Cursors The thickness values of the two cursors (c1 = yellow, c2 = blue) are displayed to the right of the Cursor button along with the difference between the two cursors for relative measurements (d). -
Page 119: Measurement Comment List
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Measurement Comment List The Measurement Comment List is a list of 8 pre-set text comments that can be added to data logged measurement points. The C6 gauge also holds a copy of these comments for use during data logging. -
Page 120: Material Velocity List
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Material Velocity List The Material Velocity List is a table of materials along with their velocity of sound value. CygLink comes with a pre-defined list but you can create your own list of materials specifically to suit your application. -
Page 121: Creating A Pdf Survey Report
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc the table in imperial (in/µs) by setting the Measurement Units to Inch from the Setup – Measurement Setup item. To send the velocity list to the gauge, from the Menu click; Gauge └ Transfer Material Velocity List to Gauge The gauge will display a conformation message when the new velocity list has been received successfully. -
Page 122: Exporting A Survey To A Csv File
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc The report is then created and will open in your PDF viewer. The PDF report is arranged into the following sections; • Title Page • Survey Details Page • Survey Record details and measurements for each survey •... -
Page 123: Templates
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Survey CSV Export opened in Excel. Templates Creating New Templates To create a new Templates, from the Menu click; Setup └ New Template... -
Page 124: Editing Templates
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc You can select various options at this stage such as the layout of the template, its units and how many measurement points it will have. Click Create to generate the template The new template is opened in the Edit Template screen where you can further arrange the contents and add User Fields if required. - Page 125 Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Editing the Template. There are 4 tabs that group various sections of the Template. Details : Name, Reference Minimum, Units, Velocity Excel Template : Optional spreadsheet cell locations Measurement Points : Thickness measurement points User Fields : User field items The Details tab contains the basic settings such as Units and the default velocity of sound value.
- Page 126 Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc The Measurement Points tab lists each thickness measurement point in the order they will be taken. You can set the name, reference and minimum thicknesses and spreadsheet cell location. User Fields can be added by clicking the New button. You must then enter a Name, Cell location and select a Type.
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Page 127: Sending Templates To The Gauge
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc template. Your new template will appear in the Template Managers list. Sending Templates to the Gauge To send Templates to the gauge, from the Menu click; Gauge └ Transfer Templates to Gauge You will see the Template Manager screen. Select the template you wish to send to the gauge by clicking the Select checkboxes required. -
Page 128: Deleting Templates From The Gauge
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Deleting Templates from the Gauge To delete all the Templates from the gauge, from the Menu click; Gauge └ Delete all Templates in Gauge The gauge will display a conformation message when the Templates has been deleted successfully. - Page 129 Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Serial Port entry. Remember the COM number listed as this will need to be selected within CygLink’s settings menu. ® Windows Device Manager...
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Page 130: Information
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc 18. Information Technical Specifications Cygnus M5-C4P Technical Specifications General Attributes Size 84 mm x 130 mm x 35 mm (W x H x D) (3.3 in x 5.1 in x 1.4 in) Weight Gauge with batteries 300 g (10.5 oz.) Power Supply 3 x AA / R6 Batteries. - Page 131 Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Cygnus M5-C4P Technical Specifications Measurement Ranges Single element 0° probes in Multiple Echo mode; S2C/D probe 3 to 250 mm [0.120 in. to 10.00 in.] S3C probe 2 to 150 mm [0.080 in. to 6.000 in.]...
- Page 132 Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Cygnus M5-C4P Technical Specifications Display Information Digital Thickness Value. Settings. Battery Level. Transmitter Shape of Pulse Square Pulse Energy : Voltage (peak- 70 V p-p to-peak) Pulse Energy : Rise Time 3 ns (max) Pulse Energy : Pulse Duration...
- Page 133 Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Cygnus M5-C4P Technical Specifications Shock & Impact MIL STD 810G Method 514.7 (Vibration) MIL STD 810G Method 516.7 (Shock 20g) MIL STD 810G Method 516.7 (Transit Drop 1.22m) Use in Explosive Atmospheres Locations : Class I, Division 2, Group D only.
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Page 134: Table Of Sound Velocities
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Table of Sound Velocities Velocities will vary according to the precise grade and processing conditions of the material being measured. This table is included as a guide only. Wherever possible, the Gauge should always be calibrated on the material under test. -
Page 135: Reading Conversions
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Stainless Steel 304 5664 0.2229 0.956 Stainless Steel 314 5715 0.2250 0.965 Stainless Steel 316 5750 0.1163 0.971 3320 0.1307 0.561 Titanium 6100 - 6230 0.2402 – 0.2453 1.030 – 1.052 Tungsten Carbide 6660 0.2622 1.125... -
Page 136: Eu Declaration Of Conformity
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc 19. EU Declaration of Conformity... -
Page 137: Recycling And Disposal (Ec Countries)
DO dispose of the complete product including cables, plugs and accessories in the designed WEEE collection facilities. This product may also be returned to the agent or manufacturer who supplied it for safe end-of-life disposal. Cygnus Instruments Ltd registration number for The WEEE Directive is WEE/HE1274RU. -
Page 138: Warranty Information
6. Except in respect of death or personal injury caused by the negligence of Cygnus, Cygnus shall not be liable to the Purchaser or to any other person by reason of any representation (unless fraudulent), or any implied warranty, condition or other term,... -
Page 139: Index
Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc 22. Index A-Scan Manual Gain, 89 Backwall Echo, 33 Gauge Range Adjustment, 92 Cleaning, 101 Automatic Power Off, 24 Display, 23 Batteries Keys, 23 Fitting, 12 Serial Number, 24 Level, 31 Ignore Coatings, 16 Life, 31... - Page 140 Cygnus 4+ Operating Manual M5-CYG4P-M-01_Iss5.doc Single Echo, 16 Thickness Measurement, 27 Sound Velocities, 134 Troubleshooting, 98 Templates Units, 54 Creating new Records, 69 USB Port, 103 User Field Input, 69 Warranty, 138 Test block, 39 WEEE Directive, 137 Thick Coatings, 58...
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