NOVOTEST UD1 Operating Manual

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ULTRASONIC FLAW DETECTOR
NOVOTEST UD1
Operating Manual
2015

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  • Page 1 ULTRASONIC FLAW DETECTOR NOVOTEST UD1 Operating Manual 2015...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5. Operating principle.………………………………….…………..….5 6. Operation of the device.…………………………………………….7 7. Basic settings of flaw detector.…………………………………...21 8. Device memory.………………………………………………...….27 9. Calibration of the flaw detector.……………………...………..…28 10. Maintenance.……………………………………………………..33 11. Precautions and trouble shouting.……………………...….…….33 12. Manufacturer’s guarantee and service maintenance.………..34 Ultrasonic Flaw Detector NOVOTEST UD-1...
  • Page 3: List Of Abbreviations Used

    For proper ultrasonic testing user must have testing methods for similar products and special requirements for ultrasonic testing. These requirements include: the definition of the task of testing, selection of suitable control techniques (testing schemes), the Ultrasonic Flaw Detector NOVOTEST UD-1...
  • Page 4: Operating Conditions

    To avoid moisture condensation inside the flaw detector when moving it from a cold to a warm place, it is necessary to sustain flaw detector for at least 4 hours before turning on in the premises. Ultrasonic Flaw Detector NOVOTEST UD-1...
  • Page 5: Specifications

    1 to 1000 µs Scanning from 0 to 2000 µs Delay of scanning from 0 to 1000 µs Range measurement time intervals Setting a delay in the prism of the from 0 to 15 µs Ultrasonic Flaw Detector NOVOTEST UD-1...
  • Page 6: Operating Principle

    Displays echoes received by the flaw detector is performing as scanning of type A (A-scan) as well as images of cross sections of tested objects in form of B-scan. Ultrasonic Flaw Detector NOVOTEST UD-1...
  • Page 7 - Ultrasonic transducers (type S) are connected via single cable LEMO-LEMO to the upper LEMO connector; - Dual element transducers (type D) are connected by a double cable 2LEMO-2LEMO. Lower connector is used to connect the Ultrasonic Flaw Detector NOVOTEST UD-1...
  • Page 8: Operation Of The Device

    Visualization of signals, display of measurement results, state of the flaw detector and other information are shown on the LCD. Exterior of the flaw detector is shown on picture 6.1. Picture 6.1 Exterior of the flaw detector Ultrasonic Flaw Detector NOVOTEST UD-1...
  • Page 9 To change the resolution of changing values of the selected parameter, as well as to confirm the action it is necessary to make pressing the encoder. Selected discreteness displays as one of the icons near the variable parameter. Ultrasonic Flaw Detector NOVOTEST UD-1...
  • Page 10 Operating connectors are located at the top and side panels of the devices body. WARNING! To prevent damage of connectors and cables - follow the instructions below! Used in the device connectors consist of two parts: the instrument socket and the cable plug (Pic. 6.2.). Ultrasonic Flaw Detector NOVOTEST UD-1...
  • Page 11 If you connect the battery and power supply, the flaw detector is powered from the power supply, if the power supply is disconnected, flaw detector automatically goes to battery supply. Ultrasonic Flaw Detector NOVOTEST UD-1...
  • Page 12 "Tract" - "Probe" parameter "Type" - "Combined". Dual element transducers are connectig as follows: emitting plate of dual probe is connecting to the upper connector, and the receiving plate is connecting to the lower connector on body of the flaw Ultrasonic Flaw Detector NOVOTEST UD-1...
  • Page 13 To select the required mode - scroll encoder and confirm your selection by pressing the encoder. 6.5.1 "MEASUREMENT" mode "Measurement" mode is the main mode (Pic. 6.5.1), designed for ultrasonic testing. Picture 6.5.1 "Measurement" mode Ultrasonic Flaw Detector NOVOTEST UD-1...
  • Page 14 Zone - double-click on the button ZONE Block1 - double-click on the button DISPLAY Block2 - double-click on the button DISPLAY Block 3 - double-click on the button DISPLAY Time - double-click on the button DISPLAY Ultrasonic Flaw Detector NOVOTEST UD-1...
  • Page 15 Setting of gain of received path from 0 to 115 dB at 0.1, 1 dB DETECTOR Selecting the type of visualization of the signal. Can take two values: the MODULE and RADIO. F.FILT Selecting central operating frequency of receiver path (selection of Ultrasonic Flaw Detector NOVOTEST UD-1...
  • Page 16 115 dB at 0.1, 1 dB. Turn on / off fixing the maximum amplitude of PEAK the echo. B-scan Turn on / off display of a scanning-type B-scan. AVG. Number of echoes which are averaged Ultrasonic Flaw Detector NOVOTEST UD-1...
  • Page 17 "by the peak" - on the state of the maximum signal in the control gate; "by the flank" - on the first crossing of the signal with the threshold in the control gate. CONTR. Setting the control area. The maximum Ultrasonic Flaw Detector NOVOTEST UD-1...
  • Page 18 Setting day MONTH Setting month YEAR Setting year Turn on / off TVG. CLEAR Allows to reset the TVG. POINT Select point TVG and display the total number points. maximum number of points TVG - 15. Ultrasonic Flaw Detector NOVOTEST UD-1...
  • Page 19 Tb – time value signal in the gate B, shown in microseconds. Ta-b – the difference between the time values between the signals A and B in gate. Aa – value of signal amplitude in gate А. Ab – value of signal amplitude in gate В. Ultrasonic Flaw Detector NOVOTEST UD-1...
  • Page 20 Ya-b and La - Lb is necessary to set control gates A and B on two adjacent echoes. 6.5.2 . "ARCHIVE" mode This mode allows user to view all previously stored results of testing and download the selected file to continue working with the required settings (Pic. 6.5.2). Ultrasonic Flaw Detector NOVOTEST UD-1...
  • Page 21 Back to list of all files 6.5.3. "PROBES ARCHIVE" mode This option allows user to view all the previously saved settings of ultrasonic transducers and, if necessary, download the selected file to proceed with the setup. Ultrasonic Flaw Detector NOVOTEST UD-1...
  • Page 22: Basic Settings Of Flaw Detector

    "TRACT" select the "DETECTOR " and set one of available options: "MODULE" or "RADIO". Typically, the main mode of A-scan is the "MODULE". 7.1.2. Selection of basic units The main flaw detectors units can be µs or mm. Ultrasonic Flaw Detector NOVOTEST UD-1...
  • Page 23 / prism. 7.2.5. Installation of transducers arrow During testing with angle-beam transducer coordinates is calculated from the output point of the beam. In order to be able to take a Ultrasonic Flaw Detector NOVOTEST UD-1...
  • Page 24 In some cases it may be necessary to detect the maximum of signal, and get an envelope signal during scanning of reflectors. To activate the envelope in group settings "FUNCTIONS" set the required value of the "ENVELOPE": "ON" or "OFF". Ultrasonic Flaw Detector NOVOTEST UD-1...
  • Page 25 To enable / disable the sound alarm when the level crossing control gate in the parameter group "ZONES" in the parameter "ZONE" set required strobe (A or B) and change the parameter "SIGNAL" to enable or disable the alarm. Ultrasonic Flaw Detector NOVOTEST UD-1...
  • Page 26 (recommended for displaying the main parameter being measured). If display two or three parameters in a block, font will be reduced (recommended for the secondary display of measured values). Ultrasonic Flaw Detector NOVOTEST UD-1...
  • Page 27 For these cases, in the device is implemented the averaging mode, which can be done by 2, 4, 8 and 16 signals. To activate the averaging in the group of parameters "Functions" select and activate the parameter "AVG." and set required number of averaging. Ultrasonic Flaw Detector NOVOTEST UD-1...
  • Page 28: Device Memory

    To save the current settings, in measurement mode press the "SAVE" key , on the devices display image will be fixed (frozen). Select "MEAS." if you want to save device settings or "PROBE" if you want to save probes settings. Ultrasonic Flaw Detector NOVOTEST UD-1...
  • Page 29: Calibration Of The Flaw Detector

    - the time between excitation pulse and the echo from the surface of the standard sample SO-2 at the side 59 mm with transducer position corresponding to the maximum amplitude of the echo signal, for this example - the value La or Ta; Ultrasonic Flaw Detector NOVOTEST UD-1...
  • Page 30 33,7 µs - the propagation time of the ultrasonic vibration in the standard sample, calculated for the parameters: the radius of the sample - 55 mm, the propagation velocity of the transverse wave in the material sample - 3,26 mm/µs. Ultrasonic Flaw Detector NOVOTEST UD-1...
  • Page 31 Arrow of transducer in millimeters defined as the distance from the output point of the ultrasonic beam to the end of the transducer body in the direction of sounding (measured along the lateral scale is marked in millimeters). Ultrasonic Flaw Detector NOVOTEST UD-1...
  • Page 32 (or a sample of similar material) is produced by adjusting the value of the parameter "VELOCITY" in the "Main" to align the measured values of the thickness of the object (sample) with the real (obtained by measuring the mechanical method). Ultrasonic Flaw Detector NOVOTEST UD-1...
  • Page 33 Sp – effective area of transducer; Lpr – length of the path in the prism; vpr – velocity of ultrasonic vibrations in a prism. Equivalent area of the reflector: for lateral drilling to the plane (angle) Ultrasonic Flaw Detector NOVOTEST UD-1...
  • Page 34: Maintenance

    11.4. Do not leave the device at the direct sun rays. 11.5. Do not sink the device into any liquids. If the device gets wet, take the battery out and leave for 24 hours to get dry. Ultrasonic Flaw Detector NOVOTEST UD-1...
  • Page 35: Manufacturer's Guarantee And Service Maintenance

    Scientific and Technical Centre "Industrial Devices and Technologies" Ltd 5, Spasskaya street, Novomoskovsk, 51200, Ukraine Phone: +38-067-593-59-77 Fax: +38-0562-355-880 Mail: sales@novotest.biz 12.3. Postwarranty maintenance is performed by the manufacturer service centre upon the customer request. Ultrasonic Flaw Detector NOVOTEST UD-1...

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