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GE Krautkramer USM 35X Operator's Manual

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1 Introduction ........................................ 1-1
1.1 Safety information ..................................... 1-2
Batteries ...................................................... 1-2
Software ...................................................... 1-2
ultrasonic testing ...................................... 1-3
ultrasonic test equipment ............................ 1-3
Operator training .......................................... 1-4
Technical test requirements ........................ 1-4
Limits of testing .......................................... 1-5
Effect of temperature variations .................. 1-6
thickness .................................................... 1-6
Ultrasonic evaluation of flaws ..................... 1-6
Flaw boundary method ................................ 1-6
Echo display comparison method ............... 1-7
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1.3 The USM 35X family .................................. 1-8
Special features .......................................... 1-9
1.4 How to use this manual .......................... 1-10
manual ..................................................... 1-11
Attention and Note symbols ...................... 1-11
Listings ..................................................... 1-11
Operating steps ......................................... 1-11
accessories ........................................ 2-1
2.1 Standard package ..................................... 2-3
2.2 Recommended accessories ..................... 2-5
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    2.2 Recommended accessories ..... 2-5 Effect of temperature variations ....1-6 Measurement of remaining wall thickness ............ 1-6 Ultrasonic evaluation of flaws ..... 1-6 Flaw boundary method ........ 1-6 Echo display comparison method ....1-7 Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...
  • Page 2 4.6 Basic settings of the display ....4-14 4.1 Operator’s controls ........4-2 Selecting the color scheme ....... 4-14 Setting the lighting ........4-14 4.2 Screen display ........... 4-3 Functions on the display ......4-4 Other displays ..........4-5 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...
  • Page 3 (Response and (function group PULS) ......5-9 measurement threshold of the gates) ..5-16 DAMPING (Probe matching) ....... 5-9 POWER (Intensity) ........5-10 DUAL (Pulser-receiver separation) .... 5-10 PRF-MOD (Pulse repetition frequency) ..5-11 Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...
  • Page 4 (function group AWS) ......5-28 PREVIEW (Dataset preview) ....5-41 Rating of welds according to AWS .... 5-28 DIR (Dataset directory) ......5-42 5.11 Calculation of flaw position SETTING (Function list) ......5-42 (function group TRIG) ......5-31 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...
  • Page 5 BAUD-R (Baud rate for transmission) ..5-55 OFFSET (Distance of multiple DAC) ..5-65 PRINTER (Printer for test report) ....5-55 Echo evaluation with DAC ......5-65 COPYMOD (Assignment of the key) ... 5-55 Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...
  • Page 6 Charging the batteries ......... 7-3 displaying the DGS curve ......5-75 How to handle alkaline batteries ....7-4 Evaluation of reflectors ......5-76 7.3 Maintenance ..........7-5 Transfer correction ........5-78 Sound attenuation ........5-78 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...
  • Page 7 8.4 RGB interface ..........8-7 8.5 Data exchange ........... 8-8 11 Index ..........11-1 Connecting a printer or a PC ....... 8-8 Activation of serial communication ..... 8-8 Technical Specifications Printing data ..........8-9 according to EN 12668-1 Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...
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  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...

  • Page 10: Safety Information

    According to the current state of the art, software is supply unit. never completely free from errors. Before using any software-controlled test equipment, please make sure The power supply unit has the electrical safety class II. Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 11: Defects/Errors And Exceptional Stresses

    If you have any questions about the use of your test equipment, please contact your nearest representative Please read the following information before using your of GE Inspection Technologies. USM 35X. It is important that you understand and ob- serve this information to avoid any operator errors that might lead to false test results.

  • Page 12: Operator Training

    The example NDT societies or organizations in your country scheduled dates for these courses will be given to you (DGZfP in Germany; ASNT in the USA), or also GE on request. Inspection Technologies, for information concerning...

  • Page 13: Limits Of Testing

    All ultrasonic wall thickness measurements are based on a time-of-flight measurement. Accurate measure- ment results require a constant sound velocity in the test object. In test objects made of steel, even with Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...

  • Page 14: Effect Of Temperature Variations

    Care should therefore be taken to select a probe which will give a sufficiently narrow beam at the position of the flaw. Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 15: Echo Display Comparison Method

    Attention should be paid here to choosing artificial comparison flaws which are as far as possible governed by the same ”distance laws” as the natural flaws to be evalu- ated. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...

  • Page 16: The Usm 35X Family

    DAC curve or equivalent reflector size (ERS). • Data Logger option This option is available for all USM 35X versions and is used for the recording and documentation of thick- ness readings. Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 17: Special Features

    • display of 4 readings plus 1 reading zoomed in the entire screen width A-scan, user-configurable • 5.7", 1/4 VGA-TFT color display to display the digi- tized signals (320 × 240 pixels, 115 × 86 mm ) Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...

  • Page 18: How To Use This Manual

    10 Changes . It describes corrections that have become necessary at short notice and have not yet been included in the general manual. If no correc- tions have become necessary, this chapter is empty. 1-10 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 19: Layout And Presentation In This Manual

    – Remove the cover. cial aspects in the operation which could affect the accuracy of the results. – ... H Note: Note contains e.g. references to other chapters or spe- cial recommendations for a function. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 1-11...
  • Page 20 1-12 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 21: Standard Package And Accessories

    Standard package and accessories Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...
  • Page 22 Standard package and accessories This chapter informs you about the standard package and the accessories available for the USM 35X. It describes • accessories included in the standard package, • recommended accessories. Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 23: Standard Package

    Compact Ultrasonic Flaw Detector, DAC version with LEMO-1-TRIAX connectors 36 062 with BNC connectors 36 063 USM 35X S Compact Ultrasonic Flaw Detector, DAC/TCG and DGS evaluation with LEMO-1-TRIAX connectors 36 064 with BNC connectors 36 065 Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...
  • Page 24 Standard package and accessories Standard package Product code Description Order number UM 30 Transport case 35 654 AC power supply/battery charger 102 163 Operating manual in English 48 001 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 25: Recommended Accessories

    Energy 16 Desk rapid charger for external charging of NiMH or NiCd cells 101 729 UM 32 Protection bag including neck strap 35 655 UD 20 PC cable, 25-pin (PC), 9-pin (instrument) 32 291 Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...
  • Page 26 PZ-USM Calibration certificate according to EN 12668-1 35 263 Epson LX Matrix printer for mains operation, single sheet and continuous stationary 17 995 Seiko DPU Thermal printer for mains and battery operation 17 993 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 27: Initial Start-Up

    Initial start-up Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...

  • Page 28: Power Supply

    The battery power is audible click. then automatically interrupted. Operation using the power supply unit Mains connection The power supply unit is delivered with two different power cables – for Euro and USA standard. Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 29: Operation Using Batteries

    Make sure that the socket on the right side of the battery is connected with the connection pins in the – Press the two attachment screws of the battery battery compartment. compartment downward in order to loosen them. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...
  • Page 30 • 3 LEDs – battery charge 75 ... 51% • 2 LEDs – battery charge 50 ... 26% • 1 LED – battery charge 25 ... 10% • 1 LED flashing – battery charge <10% Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 31: Charging The Batteries

    If a battery is located in the instrument, the charging process is started automatically when you connect the plug-in power supply unit. You can carry out ultrasonic inspections and charge a battery at the same time. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...
  • Page 32 1 flashing dark/bright flashing bright/dark quick charging phase 2 battery charged flashing bright/dark temperature error, auto-reversible csharging error, permanent Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 33: Connecting A Probe

    (trans- mitter, marked with black circle at the rear of the instru- ment case) and the receiver element to the left-hand socket (receiver, marked with red circle). Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...

  • Page 34: Starting The Usm 35X

    Information lines in the startup screen You can enter two lines (each with up to 39 characters) for information purposes in the startup screen. For this use the remote function (codes I1 and I2, refer to chap- ter 8). Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 35: Principles Of Operation

    Principles of operation Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...

  • Page 36: Operator's Controls

    Rotary knob for Rotary knob for direct gain setting direct setting of the current function On/Off key Key for changing the operation level Keys for selecting a function group Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 37: Screen Display

    • A-scan in the zoom mode The zoom mode is activated using the key H Note: The screen display always shows the gain and the ad- justed dB step value. All other functions are locked in zoom mode. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...

  • Page 38: Functions On The Display

    The currently selected func- tion group is highlighted. Indicated at the right of the display, next to the A-scan, are the functions of the corresponding function group. The display of the functions disappears in the zoom mode. Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 39: Other Displays

    (function group MSEL). Please refer to chapter 5.14, Sound path Sound path section Configuring the measurement line on this sub- Gate A Gate B ject. Example of a measurement line Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...

  • Page 40: Keys And Rotary Knobs

    4.3 Keys and rotary knobs Function keys For changing between operation levels (below), For selection of the function groups (below) and For selection of the functions (right). On/Off key For turning the device on or off. Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 41: Special Keys

    To directly activate individual instrument functions: To choose the increment for the gain setting To freeze the A-scan To display a zoomed A-scan To transfer the data To record measured values and to save the data Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...

  • Page 42: Rotary Knobs

    Each operating level contains five function groups. constant speed. This enables you to quickly bridge great differences between the settings. First operating level Second operating level Third operating level Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 43: Setting The Functions

    You can choose between coarse and fine adjustment for some functions. You can toggle between these two adjustment modes by pressing the corresponding key several times. The fine adjustment is identified by an asterisk preceding the function value. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...

  • Page 44: Important Basic Settings

    – In the function group CFG1 select the function DIALOG. • Italian • Spanish • Portuguese • Dutch • Swedish • Slovenian • Romanian • Finnish • Czech • Danish • Hungarian • Croatian 4-10 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 45: Selecting Units

    Attention: Select your units immediately when you start working with the USM 35X because if you change the unit, all the current settings are deleted, and the basic setup is loaded again. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 4-11...

  • Page 46: Setting The Date

    You should always make sure that you use correctly you want to vary, e.g. the day. set values of date. Test results may otherwise be falsi- – Use the right-hand rotary knob to vary the selected fied. value. 4-12 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 47: Setting The Time

    – Use the left-hand rotary knob to select the value that you want to vary, e.g. the hour. – Use the right-hand rotary knob to vary the selected value. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 4-13...

  • Page 48: Basic Settings Of The Display

    H Note: – Use the right-hand rotary knob to set the required All color schemes are suitable for indoor use. For out- lighting. door use, we recommend the color schemes 3 and 4. 4-14 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 49: Operation

    Operation Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...

  • Page 50: Overview Of The Functions

    Option Data Logger. the special keys (ref. chapter 4). You will also find an overview of the function groups and their functions on the fold-out page. Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 51: Function Groups First Operating Level

    USM 35X DAC and USM 35X S). JDAC The DAC functions in this function group are modified to allow for a flaw evaluation according to JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) Z3060-2002 (only USM 35X DAC and USM 35X S). Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...

  • Page 52: Function Groups Third Operating Level

    CFG1 Functions for the configuration: unit, dialog dataset management and documentation. language, printer driver and assignment of CFG2 Other functions for configuration: time and date, alarm horn; plus the changeover between the evaluation modes Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 53: Setting The Gain

    You can determine the step size of the sixth step using the function dBSTEP in the function group RECV. – Press to change between the six steps. The corresponding step size setting is indicated below the current gain on the screen. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Display Range (Function Group Base)

    99.9 mm in steps of 0.1 mm up to 999 mm in steps of 1 mm H Note: The adjustment range for the display range depends on the frequency range setting (function FREQU in func- tion group RECV). Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 55: Mtlvel (Sound Velocity)

    This allows you to shift the 13000 7000 3250 1450 complete screen display and consequently also the 12000 6320 3130 1000 display zero. 11000 6000 3000 10000 5920 2730 Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...

  • Page 56: P-Delay (Probe Delay)

    – Adjust the value for the display starting point by – Select the function P-DELAY. means of the right-hand rotary knob. – Adjust the value for the probe delay by means of the right-hand rotary knob. Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 57: Adjusting The Pulser (Function Group Puls)

    • high This setting reduces the echo height but mostly also produces narrow echoes with higher resolution. – Select the function DAMPING. – Set the required value by means of the right-hand rotary knob. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...

  • Page 58: Power (Intensity)

    (red), the pulser is connected with right (black). – Select the function DUAL. – Use the right-hand rotary knob to choose the required setting. If the DUAL function is active, the LED D (dual) is on. 5-10 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 59: Prf-Mod(Pulse Repetition Frequency)

    – Adjust the required value by means of the right-hand rotary knob. H Note: Double assignment of the function FINE G/dBSTEP (icon >). Toggle between the two functions by repeated- ly pressing the corresponding key Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-11...

  • Page 60: Fine G (Fine Adjustment Of Gain)

    Setting range: 6.5 ... 20 dB right-hand rotary knob. – Select the function dBSTEP. The LED R is therefore lit with active REJECT function. – Set the value for the gain by means of the right-hand rotary knob. 5-12 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 61: Frequ (Frequency Range)

    Only applies to the display range up to 50 mm (steel). – Adjust the required value by means of the right-hand rotary knob. – Select the function RECTIFY. – Use the right-hand rotary knob to adjust the required setting. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-13...

  • Page 62: Setting The Gates (Function Groups Agat And Bgat)

    The measured value is indicated in the measurement line. H Note: Error alarms can be triggered unter certain circum- stances. These are caused by intermediate conditions in instrument operation occuring when the instrument is 5-14 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 63: Alogic/Blogic (Evaluation Logic Of The Gates)

    The alarm is output to the LED A H Note: on the front panel of the USM 35X. There are four set- ting options available: The alarm and measurement function of the gates is only active within the display range. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-15...

  • Page 64: Astart/Bstart (Starting Points Of The Gates)

    You can determine the gate width within the range of 0.2 ... 9999 mm/0.008 ... 250". – Select the function aWIDTH or bWIDTH. – Use the right-hand rotary knob to adjust the required value. 5-16 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 65: Calibrating The Usm 35X

    USM 35X has a semiautomatic calibration function quent test application. Otherwise measurement errors which is described as Case B: With unknown material might occur. velocity . Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-17...

  • Page 66: Calibration With Straight- And Angle-Beam Probes

    – After this, change the adjustment of the function tion range of 100 mm/5" for the probe used. P-DELAY (function group BASE) until the correct sound path for the selected calibration echo is indicated in the measurement line. 5-18 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...
  • Page 67 – Move the gate to the second calibration echo. ters. – Press to record the second calibration echo. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-19...
  • Page 68 In that case, please check the values of your calibra- – Position the gate on the first calibration echo. tion lines and repeat the process of recording the cali- bration echoes. – Press to record the first calibration echo. 5-20 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 69: Calibration With Dual-Element (Tr) Probes

    You should therefore choose two wall thicknesses that cover the expected thickness measurement range for the calibration. In this way, the V-path error can be corrected to the greatest possible extent. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-21...
  • Page 70 – Increase the probe delay (P-DELAY) until the two – Move the gate to the second calibration echo. calibration lines are displayed within the range. 5-22 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 71: Measuring

    (TR) measurements caused by the instrument’s back- probes. As the echoes are often very broad and jagged, ground noise are avoided. a clear echo peak cannot always be found in these cases. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-23...
  • Page 72 The point of distance measurement is marked with a small downward triangle. Gate threshold at 80 % measured sound path: 24.91 mm Gate threshold at 20 % measured sound path: 24.44 mm 5-24 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 73: Measurement Of Db Difference (Function Group Ref)

    – Select the function group REF. REFMOD Activating the measurement of dB difference aSTART Positioning the A gate The functions are described in the order in which you need them during your work. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-25...

  • Page 74: Recording A Reference Echo

    The reference echo is now recorded. An inverted R is – If necessary, confirm the warning message in order shown in the measurement line. to delete the stored reference echo. 5-26 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 75: Echo Comparison

    – Select the function REFMOD. – Activate the function by means of the right-hand rotary knob. The dB difference between the reference echo and the reflector echo is now displayed as the measured value. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-27...

  • Page 76: Classification Of Welds (Function Group Aws)

    In addition, the sound attenu- ation in the workpiece is also taken into consideration. The result is a dB value which is called flaw rating. The flaw rating D is calculated according to the formula: 5-28 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...
  • Page 77 • D = D 1.1 Rating (in dB) This is the result of the evaluation according to AWS. The evaluation is carried out in the USM 35X accord- ing to the formula indicated above. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-29...
  • Page 78 – Select the function aSTART, and set up the A gate on the flaw echo. – Vary the gain so that the flaw echo is displayed at 50 % screen height. – Go to the function group AWS. 5-30 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 79: Calculation Of Flaw Position (Function Group Trig)

    • Reduced projection distance rPD: distance of the probe’s leading face from the position of the flaw, projected on the surface • Depth d: Distance between flaw position and surface Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-31...

  • Page 80: Angle (Angle Of Incidence)

    Adjustment range: 0 ... 100 mm/0 ... 40" – Select the function X-VALUE. – Use the right-hand rotary knob to set the required value. 5-32 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 81: Color

    This value is required for the automatic cal- – Select the DIAMET function. culation of the real depth. – Use the right-hand rotary knob to set the required Adjustment range: 1 ... 1000 mm/0.05 ... 400" value. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-33...

  • Page 82: Data Saving (Function Group Mem)

    RECALL recalling a stored data set STORE storing a data set DELETE deleting a data set The functions are described in the order in which you need them during your work. 5-34 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 83: Storing A Data Set

    To avoid loss of data e.g. in case of a the data set number is no longer there. The function software update you should save the data sets to a PC. DELETE is automatically reset to off. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-35...

  • Page 84: Deleting All Data Set

    Press the corresponding key repeatedly to toggle setup is lost. If necessary, save the current instrument between the functions. setup to a new data set before loading a saved data set. – Select the function SET-#. 5-36 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...
  • Page 85 The gate for surveying the echo can be moved in the recalled A-scan. However, as the evaluation is made in the frozen A-scan, the measurement resolution is only 0.5 % of the adjusted calibration range. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-37...

  • Page 86: Dataset Management (Function Group Data)

    This function enables you to display a list of all stored data sets, including the corre- sponding dataset names. SETTING This is where you will see a list of func- tions including all settings of the current data set. 5-38 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 87: Testinf (Storing Additional Information)

    – Use the right-hand rotary knob to view the additional information for other data sets and to edit this You can enter numerical values in these fields: information if required. FLAWLEN Flaw length X-POS x-position coordinate Y-POS y-position coordinate Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-39...
  • Page 88 You only need the right-hand rotary knob to enter the numerical values in FLAWLEN, X-POS and Y-POS. H Note: You cannot edit the field SET-#. The number of the cur- rent data set is displayed here. 5-40 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 89: Preview (Dataset Preview)

    Previously stored instrument settings and – If necessary, press one of the keys A-scans are kept. go back to the currently active A-scan. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-41...

  • Page 90: Dir (Dataset Directory)

    – Turn the right-hand rotary knob to have other data sets displayed. The list always advances by one line each. – If necessary, press one of the keys go back to the currently active A-scan. 5-42 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 91: Configuring The Usm 35X For A Test Application

    Please look up the function groups CFG1 and CFG2 for more functions for the general instrument setup (please refer to chapter 5.15 General configuration ). Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-43...

  • Page 92: Tof (Selecting The Measuring Point)

    19,44 mm amplitude: 94 % Attention: The highest echo in the gate does not have to be the echo for which the sound path has been measured. This may lead to false echo evaluation! 5-44 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...
  • Page 93 In TOF mode peak the sound path and amplitude mea- surement is made at the maximum of the highest echo in the gate. measured soundpath: 19,44 mm amplitude: 33 % measured soundpath: 19,65 mm amplitude: 95 % Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-45...

  • Page 94: S-Disp (Zoomed Display Of Reading)

    Range start setting. R-end Range end Number of legs in gate A Number of legs in gate B Number of legs in gate C Only for flaw position calculation: Depth for gate A 5-46 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...
  • Page 95 Flaw class according to JIS Z3060-2002 DAC dB db dB-value by which the DAC gain has been changed related to the reference gain (= instrument gain for the DAC echo on 80 % screen height) Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-47...

  • Page 96: Magnify (Gate Spreading)

    You can compare a current echo display with a stored one. The display last stored using – either from the current application or from a stored data set – is displayed in the background as a dotted line. 5-48 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 97: Configuring The Measurement Line

    – Pay attention to the additional information referring to the corresponding setting options (see preceeding page). Functions of the function group MSEL: MEAS-P1 MEAS-P2 MEAS-P3 MEAS-P4 Measured values at positions 1 to 4 Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-49...

  • Page 98: Setting The Display

    – Use the right-hand rotary knob to set the required measured value for each position in the correspond- ing function. H Note: Double assignment of the function FILLED/VGA. Toggle between the two functions by repeatedly pressing the corresponding key 5-50 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 99: Filled (Echo Display Mode)

    You cannot vary the colors of gates because they are fixed as follows: • Gate A – red • Gate B – green • Gate C – blue Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-51...

  • Page 100: Light (Lcd Backlight)

    – Use the right-hand rotary knob to set the required and consequently increases the operating time in bat- display mode. tery operation. – Select the function LIGHT. – Use the right-hand rotary knob to set the required lighting. 5-52 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 101: General Configuration

    In this function you can select the language for dis- playing the function names on the screen and for the test report. The following languages are available: • German • English (default setting) • French • Italian Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-53...

  • Page 102: Unit (Selecting Units Of Measurement)

    UNIT. Any other key would abort the process. – Select the function DIALOG. The unit of measurement is now changed; the current – Use the right-hand rotary knob to select the required data are deleted. language. 5-54 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 103: Baud-R (Baud Rate For Transmission)

    • Seiko DPU • meas P5 • HP LaserJet 1200 series The magnified value given at the right upper corner of the A-scan • HP DeskJet 1200 series Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-55...

  • Page 104: Time/Date (Setting The Time And Date)

    “hardcpy”. After printout of the screen contents no form feed, every press on the key prints out the next hardcopy on the same page (three or four hardcopies depending on the printer). 5-56 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 105: Anamod

    – Select the function DATE. – Use the left-hand rotary knob to highlight the value that you want to change, e.g. the day. – Use the right-hand rotary knob to change the high- lighted value. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-57...

  • Page 106: Horn

    (setting of functions) are to be ignored. according to JIS Z3060-2002 • DGS (only USM 35X S) Evaluation using the DGS method – Select the function EVAMOD. – Use the right-hand rotary knob to choose the required method. 5-58 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 107: Other Functions With Special Keys

    In addition, it serves for recording echoes, for example as a reference echo. – Press the key in order to save a measured value or to record an echo. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-59...

  • Page 108: Status Symbols And Leds

    (setting of Function TOF is set to jflank. functions) are to be ignored. Function T-CORR is active. Reference echo has been recorded (DGS). Function ATT-OBJ/ATT-REF (sound attenuation) is active. 5-60 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 109: Distance-Amplitude Curve (Only Usm 35X Dac And Usm 35S)

    DAC you will be able to apply these echo amplitudes for the evaluation of discontinuities without any further correction. The reference block should be made of the same material as the test object. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-61...

  • Page 110: Dacmod (Activating Dac/Tcg)

    (lifted or lowered) to the same echo height. – Use the right-hand rotary knob to select the setting off in order to deactivate the DAC again. 5-62 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 111: Dacecho (Recording Reference Curve)

    You can record a maximum of 10 curve reference points. – Select the function aSTART, and then move the gate so that the selected echo is the highest of the echo sequence within the gate range. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-63...

  • Page 112: T-Corr (Sensitivity Correction)

    “Do you want to delete all DAC echoes?” appears in the measurement line. – Press the key in order to delete all echoes, or press another key in order to cancel the process of deleting. 5-64 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 113: Offset (Distance Of Multiple Dac)

    – Use the right-hand rotary knob to select the required recorded. This applies in particular to the following setting. functions: POWER, FREQU, RECTIFY, MTLVEL and REJECT. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-65...

  • Page 114: Distance-Amplitude Curve According To Jis Z3060-2002 (Only Usm 35X Dac And Usm 35S)

    – If required, go to the third operating level. by repeatedly pressing the corresponding key – Select the function group CFG2. – Switch the function EVAMOD over to the setting JDAC. – Go to the second operating level. 5-66 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 115: Dacmod (Activating Dac According To Jis)

    III: curve M < amplitude < curve H (registra- tion level) class IV: amplitude > curve H – Select the function DACMOD. – Use the right-hand rotary knob to select the setting off in order to deactivate the DAC again. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-67...

  • Page 116: Dacecho (Recording Reference Curve)

    DAC. The function DACECHO is set to 0 since there is no previously recorded echo. H Note: The dB-value by which the gain has been changed re- lated to the reference gain can be displayed using the new parameter DAC dB. 5-68 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...
  • Page 117 In this way, you can record one or several new refer- ence point could not be recorded. Check the gate posi- ence points. tion as well as the height of the reference echo and repeat the recording. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-69...

  • Page 118: Boldli (Choice Of A Registration Curve)

    The gain – Select the function OFFSET. is varied accordingly in this connection, the curve line remains the same. – Use the right-hand rotary knob to select the required setting. 5-70 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 119: Echo Evaluation With Dac

    (roughness, inclined position, etc.). The so-called DGS diagram forms the basis for this comparison of the reflecting power. This diagram con- sists of a set of curves showing the correlation of three influencing variables: Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-71...
  • Page 120 • sound attenuation Please also refer to chapter 5.7 Calibrating the • transfer losses USM 35X on this subject. • amplitude correction value • probe. 5-72 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 121: Selecting The Dgs Mode

    In the next step, the DGS menu is called enabling to select the corresponding probe and to set the other DGS parameters: – Select the function DGSMEN. – Use the right-hand rotary knob to call the DGS menu. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-73...
  • Page 122 – To return to the A-scan, press one of the following • DEL-VEL: delay material velocity of the probe keys: Predefined with programmed probes. • D eff: effective element diameter of the probe used Predefined with programmed probes. 5-74 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 123: Recording The Reference Echo And Displaying The Dgs Curve

    AMPLCOR (for angle probes and calibration standard K1/K2) remain at 0. – Select the function DGS-REF, and use the right-hand rotary knob to switch the function on. The message: “Do you want to change the DGS reference echo?” appears. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-75...

  • Page 124: Evaluation Of Reflectors

    In the case of subsequent gain variations, tion group MEAS. ERS was chosen in the above exam- the curve is automatically adapted. ple. (Also refer to Configuring the measurement line , p. 5-49.) 5-76 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...
  • Page 125 OFFSET = 6 dB. the DGS test sensitivity with which the maximum of the specified curve is at 80 %. This value serves for the purpose of checking and doc- umenting. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-77...

  • Page 126: Transfer Correction

    A. a highlighted T. The sound attenuation in the reference block can only be set prior to recording the reference echo. Therefore, an error message is displayed here if an attempt is 5-78 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...
  • Page 127 After switching on the DGS curve, the reference echo must therefore clearly touch the 3 mm curve. Conditions for the use of side-drilled holes as reference reflectors in steel. For other materials, the values must be converted accordingly. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-79...
  • Page 128 [mm] [mm] [mm] B 1 S B 2 S B 4 S MB 2 S MB 4 S MB 5 S MWB ...-2 MWB ...-4 SWB ...-2 SWB ...-5 WB ...-1 WB ...-2 5-80 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 129: Locks, Error Messages

    Thus, evaluation results may fluctuate more as the usually permissi- ble ±2 dB. An evaluation according to the DGS method is possible but not recommended for this cases. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 5-81...
  • Page 130 5-82 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 131: Documentation

    Documentation Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...

  • Page 132: Printing Data

    – If necessary, go to the third operating level. – Select the function group CFG1. – Select the function PRINTER, and then use the right- hand rotary knob to select the correct printer driver. Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 133: Printing

    If you have connected, prepared and activated the printer, just press the key. The report is printed out. If you have selected the setting special, press the key again for each A-scan that you want to print out. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...

  • Page 134: Documentation With Ultradoc

    Documentation Documentation with UltraDOC 6.2 Documentation with UltraDOC The special application program UltraDOC from GE Inspection Technologies enables you to remote-control the USM 35X and to include instrument settings in ASCII format or screen contents in PCX or IMG format in your test report.

  • Page 135: Maintenance And Care

    Maintenance and care Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...

  • Page 136: Care Of The Instrument

    • a mild household cleaner or • alcohol (no methyl alcohol). Attention: Do not use any methyl alcohol, solvents, or dye pen- etrant cleaners! The plastic parts can be damaged or embrittled by this. Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 137: Care Of The Batteries

    You always need an external battery charger to pacity only after repeated discharge/charge cycles. charge standard C-cells. In this regard, please pay at- tention to the information on the operation of the battery charger. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...

  • Page 138: How To Handle Alkaline Batteries

    H Note: Used batteries are special waste and have to be disposed of according to legal requirements! In the interest of environmental protection, we recom- mend that you only use rechargeable batteries. Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 139: Maintenance

    Maintenance and care Maintenance 7.3 Maintenance The USM 35X requires basically no maintenance. Attention: Repair work may only be carried out by members of authorized Service staff of GE Inspection Technologies. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...

  • Page 140: Recycling

    Maintenance and care Recycling 7.4 Recycling General view of the device In the following you find an instrument overview as well as guidelines and notes for recycling and waste disposal of the components. Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...
  • Page 141 Upper equipment cover Polycarbonat >PC< with pressed in brass thread insert. Stainless steel Handle complete Aluminium Rotary control button >PC< Holder for handle Stainless steel Ratchet disk >PC< Housing lower part Aluminium Div. mounting brackets Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...

  • Page 142: Materials For Separate Disposal

    Maintenance and care Recycling Materials for separate disposal In the following you find guidelines and notes for removing materials/components, which must be removed and treated separately. Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...
  • Page 143 Lithium-ion battery Inside the battery compartment. Can easily be removed after opening the battery cover. LCD - display Fluorescent lamps of the LCD display contain trance amounts (0 – 0.5 mg) of Mercury (Hg). Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...

  • Page 144: Further Materials And Components

    Maintenance and care Recycling Further materials and components In the following you find notes for dismantling materials/components, which can disturb several recycling pro- cesses, and materials/components for which benefits can normally be achieved. 7-10 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...
  • Page 145 Upper equipment cover Polycarbonat >PC< with pressed in brass thread insert. Circuit boards Circuit board in lower housing, under it battery-PCB Aluminium Two rotary control buttons Stainless steel Handle, rubber tube can be removed >PC< Lower housing and battery-cover Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 7-11...

  • Page 146: Recycling Data Of Master Device

    Stainless steel 0.18 Handle, ratchet disk, Aluminium 0.15 Rotary control button, mounting sheets, … >PC< 0.42 Lower housing, holder for handle, battery-cover Rubber 0.05 O-Rings, rubberbase, rubber tube of handle, keypad sealing subtotal 0.80 7-12 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...
  • Page 147 Foil/aluminium/glass/spring steel/stainless steel subtotal 0.20 Total 2.20 Mounting material, cables, 0.16 clamps, screws ... Total weight (incl. battery) 2.36 Special notes: none * Materials/components, which cannot be separated into mono materials by destructive mechanical processes Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 7-13...
  • Page 148 7-14 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 149: Interfaces And Peripherals

    Interfaces and peripherals Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...

  • Page 150: Interfaces

    The USM 35X presents different interfaces for the con- nection of external units and for the data exchange. All interfaces are located at the instrument front. The fol- lowing figure gives an overview of the position of inter- faces. Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...
  • Page 151 (red ring) 3 RS 232 serial interface, 9-way Sub-D socket 4 I/O analog interface, 8-way LEMO-1-B socket 5 RGB-OUT VGA interface, 10-way LEMO-1-B socket 6 12V DC Mains connection socket, 4-way LEMO-0-B socket Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...

  • Page 152: I/O Interface

    These are caused by intermediate con- ditions in instrument operation occuring when the in- strument is used, i.e. when function parameters are changed. Possible alarms occuring during instru- ment operation (setting of functions) are to be ig- nored. Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 153: Contact Assignment Of The Lemo-1-B Socket

    TTL active high blue Analog output, amplitude or time of flight output 0 – 5 V green (selectable via remote-control code, see chapter 8.4 Remote Control) ground – brown *UM 25: analog cable (35 268) Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...

  • Page 154: Rs 232 Interface

    RS 232 input RS 232 View of the 9-way Sub-D socket unassigned – – H Note: Switch off the instrument before connecting a cable to the RS 232 socket or before withdrawing any plugs. Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 155: Rgb Interface

    The interface is a 10-way socket type Lemo-0-B. The standard contact assignment makes it suitable for all VGA output units. Use the VGA adapter UM 31 (order number 35 653) in order to connect a VGA output unit. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...

  • Page 156: Data Exchange

    UD 20 (25-way) or UD 31 (9-way) please check the settings of the connected peripherals Printer: UD 31 (Seiko DPU) or UD 32 (Epson) and adjust them to the parameters of the USM 35X. Please refer to chapter 2 . Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 157: Printing Data

    • Interrogation of a value or state of a USM 35X function using the command structure: <ESC> <COMMAND> <RETURN> The USM 35X transmits the value of the current setting. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...
  • Page 158 <ESC>dd 7239 <RETURN> Example: • Setting of the display width to 72.3 mm: • Setting the response threshold of gate a to 41 %: <ESC>dw 7230 <RETURN> <ESC>at 41 <RETURN> 8-10 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 159: Syntax And Timing

    = remote code of an instrument function = carriage return (ASCII CHR 13) = Space (ASCII CHR 32) n Bytes = function value of function AB = end of text (ASCII CHR 3) = line feed (ASCII CHR 10) Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 8-11...
  • Page 160 • The instrument will now return a blank, then the related function value which may consist of several Bytes, then the “end of text” character, and finally the carriage return and the line feed character. 8-12 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...
  • Page 161 2). E2 = 10.81 means 10.81 mm (here sound path of the echo in gate A had been displayed). Please note that all readings are shown in that applicable decimal format where the decimal separator is a dot. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 8-13...
  • Page 162 24 characters. In case the string length exceeds 24 characters, it will auto- matically be cut to 24 characters. With the other alpahnumerical fields in the TESTINF table you may easily describe the dataset. 8-14 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...
  • Page 163 USM, bytes ... b contain the instrument setting including A-scan. In order to store this information you must write the transferred bytes v ... v , CR, LF, b ... b into a file. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 8-15...
  • Page 164 ... v CR LF b ... b . The instrument now checks whether received dataset is compatible with the current software version of the instrument, and whether the dataset is valid (correct checksum). 8-16 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 165: Functions And Remote Control Codes

    0 - 9999 mm / 35 0.01 0 - 250" / 1.500 0.001 aTHRSH 10 - 90 % / 40 -90 - -10 % additionally with rf ATTEN 0 - 1101 dB Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 8-17...
  • Page 166 0.001 9 = 57600 read only bLOGIC 0 = off 1 = pos COLOR 0 = off 2 = neg 1 = 1 3 = a trig 2 = 2 COMMENT alphanumerical input 8-18 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...
  • Page 167 0 = off DATE numerical input 1 = on e.g. 26-01-99 DGSMOD** 0 = off DATNAME alphanumerical input 1 = on DGS-REF** 0 = off DBSTEP 6.5 ... 20 dB 1 = on Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 8-19...
  • Page 168 10 - 2000 mm / 0.4 - 800" 0.1 / 0.01 3 = 0.2 - 1 MHz 800.01" = flat GAIN 0 - 110 dB / 30 0 = off 1 = on HORN 0 = off 1 = on 8-20 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...
  • Page 169 OPERAT alphanumerical input 3 = DPU-41x 4 = HP Laserjet 1200 series P-DELAY 0 - 199.99 µs / 0 0.01 5 = HP Deskjet 1200 series POWER 0 = low 1 = high Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 8-21...
  • Page 170 0 - 80 % / 0 0.02 - 56" / 10 0.001 SCALE 0 = measval RATING -1101 - 1101 db 1 = snd-pth. 2 = div. RECALL 0 = off 1 = on 8-22 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...
  • Page 171 0 = off 34=freeLoJ 35=lastLoc 1 = on 36=La 37=Lb 38=Lc 39=Gatewid THICKNE 1 - 9999 mm / 25 0.01 40=Defdpth 41=class 0.05 - 400" / 1 0.001 42=DAC dB 43=LOC-# 44=Gr dB Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 8-23...

  • Page 172: Other Remote Control Codes

    Read value form measurement line (position 2) Read value form measurement line (position 3) Read value form measurement line (position 4) Read value displayed in the A-scan Send the contents of the LCD as binary data stream, read only 8-24 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...
  • Page 173 Reference gain (reference echo at 80 %), read only “Scroll home”: selection of the first function in every function group and of the left function group in every function group line. Freeze on/off: 0 = off 1 = on Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 8-25...

  • Page 174: Control Codes For The Rotary Knobs/ Function Keys

    0 = 0.0 1 = 0.5 2 = 1.0 3 = 2.0 4 = 6.0 5 = 6.5 – 20 FREEZE off / on ZOOM off / on COPY off / on 8-26 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...
  • Page 175 Interfaces and Peripherals Remote control Function Code Function Code BASE MEAS PULS MSEL RECV aGAT CFG1 bGAT CFG2 Function Code REF/DAC/ DGS/JDAC first TRIG second third DATA fourth Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 8-27...
  • Page 176 Finally, check your remote control se- <ESC>F<RETURN> “A-scan freeze” quence to see that the measurement values can be <ESC>E3<RETURN> 50,74 “Read sound path” correctly read, and add further read commands if nec- <ESC>F<RETURN> “Disable A-scan freeze” essary. 8-28 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 177: Appendix

    Appendix Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...

  • Page 178: Function Directory

    Width of the gate B aSTART aGAT Starting point of the gate A Semiautomatic calibration aTHRSH aGAT Threshold of the gate A COLOR TRIG Marking of legs ATTEN Sound attenuation in the test piece COMMENT DATA Comment Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...
  • Page 179 Deleting all stored data sets DUAL PULS Separation of pulser and DELETE Deleting a stored data set receiver DEL-VEL** Material velocity for probe delay EVAMOD CFG2 Switchover REF – DAC – DGS – JDAC Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...
  • Page 180 PULS Setting the power of the initial for AWS evaluation pulse LIGHT Choice of lightning for PRBFREQ** Probe frequency the display PRBNAME** Probe name MAGNIFY MEAS Gate spreading PREVIEW DATA Dataset preview with A-scan Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...
  • Page 181 Display of a function list REFECHO** Type of the reference reflextor S-REF1 Reference echo 1 for calibration used S-REF2 Reference echo 2 for calibration REFMOD Activation of echo comparison STO-INF DATA Saving the current additional information Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...
  • Page 182 TIME CFG2 Current time MEAS Selection of the measuring point for the gate UNIT CFG1 Selecting the unit of measurement mm or inch Activating/Deactivating the VGA output X-POS DATA X-position coordinate Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 183: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    • EN 61000-6-4: 1997. The conformity of the above-mentioned product with the regulations of the directive 73/23/EEC, amended by the directive 93/68/EEC, is proven by the observance of the standard specification • EN 61010-1: 2001. Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005...

  • Page 184: Manufacturer/Service Addresses

    Service addresses the instruments, please contact your nearest GE Inspection Technologies representative or directly: The Krautkramer USM 35X is manufactured by: GE Inspection Technologies GmbH GE Inspection Technologies GmbH Service-Center Robert-Bosch-Str. 3 Robert-Bosch-Str.
  • Page 185 Appendix Manufacturer/Service addresses France GE Inspection Technologies Scs GE Inspection Technologies, LP SAC Sans Souci 50 Industrial Park Road 68, Chemin des Ormeaux USA – Lewistown, PA 17044 F – 69760 Limonest Phone +1 717 - 242 03 27 Phone +33 47 - 217 92 20...

  • Page 186: Spare Parts List

    Appendix Spare parts list 9.4 Spare parts list 9-10 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...
  • Page 187 Appendix Spare parts list Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 9-11...
  • Page 188 Appendix Spare parts list 9-12 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...
  • Page 189 Appendix Spare parts list Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 9-13...
  • Page 190 9-14 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 191: Changes

    Changes Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 10-1...
  • Page 192 Changes This chapter contains information about changes and additions made at short notice and not yet included in the operating manual. If none exist, the chapter remains blank. 10-2 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 193: Index

    Index Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 11-1...
  • Page 194 Basic settings ............4-10 aLOGIC Evaluation logic gate A ........5-15 Batteries ..............1-2 Care ..............7-3 Alphanumerical entries ........... 8-14 Charging the NiCd batteries ........7-3 Analog output ..........5-57, 8-5 BAUD-R ..............5-55 11-2 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...
  • Page 195 D-DELAY (Display starting point) ......5-7 Straight-beam probes .......... 5-18 DAC (function group) ..........5-61 With unknown materials ........5-19 DACECHO CFG1 (function group) ..........5-53 Recording reference curve ......5-63, 5-68 CFG2 (function group) ..........5-53 Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 11-3...
  • Page 196 DATE according to JIS Z3060-2002 ......5-66 Setting the gate ..........5-56 Double assignment ........... 4-9 dBCORR (Sensitivity correction) ....5-64, 5-70 DUAL DBSTEP ..............5-12 Pulser-receiver separation ........5-10 Defects ..............1-3 11-4 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...
  • Page 197 Gate setting ............5-14 FINE G (Fine adjustment of gain) ......5-11 Gates ..............5-14 Flaw evaluation ............1-6 Starting point ............5-16 Flaw position calculation ........5-31 Width ..............5-16 Freeze function ............5-59 Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 11-5...
  • Page 198 Lemo socket ............. 8-5 Interface echo ............5-15 LIGHT Interfaces LCD backlight ............. 5-52 I/O interface ............8-4 Limits ................ 1-5 Line ................4-5 JDAC (function group) ..........5-66 MAGNIFY Gate spreading ........... 5-48 11-6 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...
  • Page 199 PRINTER (Printer for test report) ......5-51 Distance of multiple DAC ......5-65, 5-70 Printer connection ............ 8-8 OFFSET (Distance of multiple DAC) .... 5-65, 5-70 Printing ..............8-9 Operating levels Printing data ............. 6-2 Overview ............... 5-2 Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 11-7...
  • Page 200 RECORD (Recording reference curve) ..5-62, 5-67 Safety information ............ 1-2 RECTIFY ..............5-13 SCALE ..............5-52 RECTIFY (Rectification) ......... 5-13 Screen ..............4-3 RECV (function group) ..........5-11 Semiautomatic calibration ......5-19, 5-22 11-8 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...
  • Page 201 Storing a data set ........... 5-35 Sub-D socket ............8-6 TESTINF Additional information for stored data sets ..5-38 SVEL1 (Fixed sound velocity) ........ 5-47 THICKNE Switching on/off ............3-8 Material thickness ..........5-32 Symbols Krautkramer USM 35X Issue 01, 04/2005 11-9...
  • Page 202 Transmission timing ..........8-12 X-position ............... 5-40 TRIG (function group) ..........5-31 X-VALUE Of the probe ............5-32 Ultrasonic testing ............1-3 Zoom mode .............. 4-3 UNIT Units of measurement ......... 5-54 Units ............... 4-11 11-10 Issue 01, 04/2005 Krautkramer USM 35X...

  • Page 203: Technical Specifications According To En 12668-1

    Technical specifications according to EN 12668-1 USM 35X USM 35X DAC USM 35X S GE Inspection Technologies USM 35X S_TM036060001_D - 1...
  • Page 204 » Characteristics of Transmitter Pulse » Characteristics of Transmitter Pulse » Characteristics of Transmitter Pulse » Characteristics of Transmitter Pulse »» Pulse voltage Ó -346 -315 -283 1000 Hz DAMPING = low POWER = high USM 35X S_TM036060001_D-2 GE Inspection Technologies...
  • Page 205 »» Pulse voltage Ó -153 -139 -125 1000 Hz DAMPING = high POWER = low »» Pulse rise time Ç 6,21 7,31 8,40 »» Pulse duration Æ 25,1 27,9 30,7 »» Effective output impedance Í Ý GE Inspection Technologies USM 35X S_TM036060001_D-3...
  • Page 206 »» Bandwidth Ú 0,962 1,069 1,175 »» Maximum frequency £ 0,394 0,526 0,657 »» Dynamic range >110 »» Noise level Ù nVÛ »» Gain for 80% SH 24,0 25,0 26,0 »» Minimum input voltage áVæ USM 35X S_TM036060001_D-4 GE Inspection Technologies...
  • Page 207 Ú 9,167 10,186 11,204 »» Maximum frequency £ 2,041 2,722 3,402 »» Gain for 80% SH 24,0 25,0 26,0 »» Minimum input voltage áVæ »» Maximum input voltage ¥ Væ »» Dynamic range >105 GE Inspection Technologies USM 35X S_TM036060001_D-5...
  • Page 208 »»» Single probe (combined transmitter and receiver) Single mode »»» Rmax ¦ Ý Rmax »»» Rmin ¸ Ý Rmin »»» Cmax ã Cmax »»» Cmin â Cmin »»» Dual-probe (separate transmitter and receiver) Dual mode ¦ Ý ¸ Ý USM 35X S_TM036060001_D-6 GE Inspection Technologies...
  • Page 209 » Signal Mode » Signal Mode »» Full Wave »» Negative Halfwave »» Positive Halfwave »» RF To 50 mm steel » Suppression » Suppression » Suppression » Suppression »» Adjustable 1 - 80 GE Inspection Technologies USM 35X S_TM036060001_D-7...
  • Page 210 » Interface echo start » Interface echo start » Interface echo start » Interface echo start Control of Gate B by Gate A » Switch output » Switch output » Switch output » Switch output See interfaces USM 35X S_TM036060001_D-8 GE Inspection Technologies...
  • Page 211 » Measurement resolution »» Sound path 0,01 0,01: 0 to 99 mm 0,1: 100 mm to 999 mm ab 1000 mm »» Amplitude ç, è »»» ç ç »»» è Following an interface echo GE Inspection Technologies USM 35X S_TM036060001_D-9...
  • Page 212 ° 0 - 90 Resulation 0,1 »»» Increments ° Increments »» X-value 0 - 100 - Distance: index point to probe front edge »» Object thickness 1 - 9999 - To calculate Sound Reflection USM 35X S_TM036060001_D-10 GE Inspection Technologies...
  • Page 213 »»» Amplitude as ERS * Only USM 35X S for gate A »»» Alarm For Gate A,B »»» Evaluation curve (DGS) * only for USM 35X S »»» Test sensitivity * only for USM 35X S GE Inspection Technologies USM 35X S_TM036060001_D-11...
  • Page 214 » Status information » Status information » Status information » Dialog languages » Dialog languages » Dialog languages » Dialog languages » Function lock » Function lock » Function lock » Function lock In zoom mode USM 35X S_TM036060001_D-12 GE Inspection Technologies...
  • Page 215 » DAC Mode * Only USM 35X DAC and S display of curve »» Curve Evaluation curve »» TCG Depth compensation »» Additional curves »» Curve offset 0,1 - 14 - Additional curves »» JIS-DAC GE Inspection Technologies USM 35X S_TM036060001_D-13...
  • Page 216 » Measurement results » Measurement results »» Sound path (TOF) For Gate A and B »» Trigiometric values selectable - »» Amplidute selectable - »» Hardcopy Format PCX »» Function list »» Test Report USM 35X S_TM036060001_D-14 GE Inspection Technologies...
  • Page 217 »»» Rise time V/ás Rise time »»» Fall time V/ás Fall time »»» Hold time 8 - 250 - Depending on PRF » Digital input » Digital input » Digital input » Digital input GE Inspection Technologies USM 35X S_TM036060001_D-15...
  • Page 218 »» Trigger » Remote control » Remote control RS 232 » Remote control » Remote control » VGA output » VGA output » VGA output » VGA output »» Horizontal frequency 31,3 »» Vertical frequency USM 35X S_TM036060001_D-16 GE Inspection Technologies...
  • Page 219 IP 66 »» Shock resistivity Shock resistance according to DIN IEC 68, 6 ms, 60g shocks per axis »» Vibration Vibration resistance according to DIN IEC 68, 1-150 Hz, 2g, 20 cycles per axis GE Inspection Technologies USM 35X S_TM036060001_D-17...
  • Page 220 8-pin »» RS-232 DSUB 9-pin »» External power supply Lemo 4-pin » VGA output » VGA output » VGA output » VGA output Lemo 10-pins » Case » Case » Case » Case Plastic USM 35X S_TM036060001_D-18 GE Inspection Technologies...
  • Page 221 Technical specifications according to EN 12668-1 Description Description Description Description Symbol Symbol Symbol Symbol Dimension Dimension Dimension Dimension Average Average Average Average Max Comment Comment Comment Comment » Documentation » Documentation » Documentation » Documentation Technical reference manual GE Inspection Technologies USM 35X S_TM036060001_D-19...
  • Page 222 Other Other Other Other » Software update procedure » Software update procedure Download via RS 232 » Software update procedure » Software update procedure » Options » Options » Options » Options Data logger USM 35X S_TM036060001_D-20 GE Inspection Technologies...
  • Page 223 Technical specifications according to EN 12668-1 Technical specifications according to EN 12668-1 Technical specifications according to EN 12668-1 Technical specifications according to EN 12668-1 Picture: 1 GE Inspection Technologies USM 35X S_TM036060001_D-21...
  • Page 224 Technical specifications according to EN 12668-1 Technical specifications according to EN 12668-1 Technical specifications according to EN 12668-1 Technical specifications according to EN 12668-1 Picture: 2 USM 35X S_TM036060001_D-22 GE Inspection Technologies...
  • Page 225 Technical specifications according to EN 12668-1 Technical specifications according to EN 12668-1 Technical specifications according to EN 12668-1 Technical specifications according to EN 12668-1 Picture: 3 GE Inspection Technologies USM 35X S_TM036060001_D-23...
  • Page 226 Technical specifications according to EN 12668-1 Technical specifications according to EN 12668-1 Technical specifications according to EN 12668-1 Technical specifications according to EN 12668-1 Picture: 4 USM 35X S_TM036060001_D-24 GE Inspection Technologies...

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