A1207 and A1207C are small hand-held Ultrasonic Echo-pulse Thickness Gauges in a form of marker-pen, designed for general thickness measurements. A1207C is a special version of A1207 that is equipped with single crystal probe (“C” in the end of the marking means ‘single crystal probe’).
A1207C version is equipped with single crystal probe on 2,5 MHz operating frequency and with 10 mm operating surface diameter. The structure of A1207 and A1207C allows replacing the probe’s capsule in case of Acoustic Control Systems, Ltd. Moscow, 2006...
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ULTRASONIC THICKNESS GAUGE - A1207 (A1207C) wearing. This replacement can be made by the operator himself and is described in the item 7.3 of this manual. The digital light-emitting diode display makes possible the application of the device in a wide range of temperatures (from -30°C up to +50°C).
ULTRASONIC THICKNESS GAUGE - A1207 (A1207C) DEVICE OPERATION 2.1. PREPARATIONS TO MEASUREMENTS Attention! Before starting measurements clean the surface of the testing object from dirt, friable rust or calx and then put enough contact liquid on the area of testing 2.2.
For that you need to use the steel testing sample block that is in the basic set of the device. To test the device (both A1207 and A1207C) you need to do the following: Press the On button. Acoustic Control Systems, Ltd.
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ULTRASONIC THICKNESS GAUGE - A1207 (A1207C) On the screen you will see horizontal strokes. With the help of Velocity choice buttons set the ultrasound velocity for the control steel sample block. Put the device on the control block and hold for 1- 2 seconds, until the reading stops changing on the display.
ULTRASONIC THICKNESS GAUGE - A1207 (A1207C) ADDITIONAL ADJUSTMENTS OF THE DEVICE Under the holes on the front panel there are internal buttons for additional adjustments of the device. “menu”- chooses the item of the adjusted parameter; “+” / “-“ – increase or reduce the adjusted parameter.
ULTRASONIC THICKNESS GAUGE - A1207 (A1207C) • «7» - Brightness level of the display (in general there are 7 levels in the device from 0 till 6); • «8» - dimension of the results of measurement (English or metric). METRIC (Euro) – all the results will be in metric units.
ULTRASONIC THICKNESS GAUGE - A1207 (A1207C) Note: In this case on the screen you will see on 10 m/s higher (or lower) meaning, (depending on which button you have pressed) then the preset meaning on this menu item To set the new meaning you should press these buttons («+»...
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ULTRASONIC THICKNESS GAUGE - A1207 (A1207C) Press On button. On the screen you will see the horizontal strokes. With the help of Velocity Choice button choose the rarely used meaning of ultrasound velocity, that can be changed (for ex. 5400 m/s) Put the device on the sample block.
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ULTRASONIC THICKNESS GAUGE - A1207 (A1207C) Change the ultrasound velocity in the device. Put the device on the sample block and compare the real thickness with the readings of the device. If it is necessary you will need to repeat these actions until the device shows the same thickness of the sample block as it’s real thickness is.
“6” of the menu. For A1207 it is typical to set the low limit in the range from 0,4 up to 10 mm with a step 0,1 mm. Regularly the low limit set in the device (for steel) is 0,8 mm.
ULTRASONIC THICKNESS GAUGE - A1207 (A1207C) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Parameters Metric units Inch units Range of thickness for measurement on steel: А1207 0.8…30 mm 0,03…1,18 in А1207С 10…250 mm 0,24…10,2 in Step of thickness indication: 0,1 mm 0.002 in ± (0.005 *x + 0,1 mm), ±...
ULTRASONIC THICKNESS GAUGE - A1207 (A1207C) PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION A1207 and A1207C operate on the ultrasonic pulse-echo principle. The device measures the time of double travels of ultrasonic oscillations through the material from one surface to another. This time is recalculated to the meaning of thickness.
Electro-acoustic screen (that is the line on the operating surface of the probe) in A1207 should be directed perpendicular to the tube’s axle. Pressing the probe to the tube’s surface and watching the readings of the device, you need to lean the probe from side to side in the plane perpendicular to the tube’s axle.
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ULTRASONIC THICKNESS GAUGE - A1207 (A1207C) Acoustic characteristics of material. Some characteristics of constructive materials can essentially limit the exactness of measurement and range of measured thickness. 1. Sound dispersion In some materials (for example, some types of stainless steel, cast-iron, composites) the sound energy is dispersing (on crystallite moulding or on additions in composites).
ULTRASONIC THICKNESS GAUGE - A1207 (A1207C) MAINTENANCE WORKS 7.1. RECHARGING OF ACCUMULATORS When the accumulators are almost empty, this state will be indicated with four red dots blinking on the display. Charging is made through the special plug in the gauge’s case with the help of the charging unit,...
ULTRASONIC THICKNESS GAUGE - A1207 (A1207C) After that leave the velocity choice button. On the display you will see horizontal strokes. In 1-2 seconds they should blink, and that will mean that the device is ready for work. 7.3. REPLACEMENT OF THE PROBE’S CAPSULE When the probe’s capsule is worn out it is possible to replace it.
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After you have replaced the probe’s capsule you need to check the exactness of measurement on the testing samples. A1207 is tested on the testing samples with known ultrasound velocity in them with the thickness of 0,8 – 30 mm. The A1207C version is tested on the samples of 10 –...
ULTRASONIC THICKNESS GAUGE - A1207 (A1207C) WARRANTY Acoustic Control Systems Ltd. (ACS Ltd.) warrants the device for 1 year from the date of sale, excluding the transducer. The standard warranty period for the transducer is 3 months from the date of sale. If something happens to the device during the warranty pe- riod for reasons covered by the warranty, ACS Ltd.
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ULTRASONIC THICKNESS GAUGE - A1207 (A1207C) Production number: Sales date Checking Period of checking - 1 year. INFORMATION ABOUT REPAIRMENT Date Damage type Kind of repair Sign of execution Acoustic Control Systems, Ltd. Moscow, 2006...
ULTRASONIC THICKNESS GAUGE - A1207 (A1207C) CE-standards conformance The device conforms to the following Harmonized European Standards: Product standards 6.1.1.1 EN 61326-1: Marz 2002 Title: Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use Basic norms 6.2.1.1 EN 61000-4-2:2001 6.2.1.2 EN 61000-4-3: 2003 6.2.1.3...
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