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ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 2 of 94...
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Sonotron NDT, 4, Pekeris st., Rabin Science Park, Rehovot, Israel, 76702 Covered by the United States patent 6545681; other US & foreign patents pending ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 3 of 94...
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The product identified above complies with the requirements of above EU directives by meeting the following standards: Safety EN 61010-1:1993 EN 61326:1997 EN 61000-3-2:1995 /A1:1998 /A2:1998 /A14:2000 EN 61000-3-3:1995 ABCDEF ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 4 of 94...
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The product identified above complies with the requirements of above EU directives by meeting the following standards: Safety EN 61010-1:1993 EN 61326:1997 EN 61000-3-2:1995 /A1:1998 /A2:1998 /A14:2000 EN 61000-3-3:1995 ABCDEF ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 5 of 94...
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Software ISONIC utPod / ISONIC utPod LF is a software controlled inspection device. Based on present state of the art, software can never be completely free of faults. ISONIC utPod / ISONIC utPod LF should therefore be checked before and after use in order to ensure that the necessary functions operate perfectly in the envisaged combination.
ISONIC utPod is fully controllable from an external PC via USB ISONIC utPod LF is a modified version of ISONIC utPod adopted for the low frequency ultrasound applications. Comparing to ISONIC utPod it is characterized by the different frequency band and limits for settling the duration of the initial pulse –...
ISONIC utPod for PC Lifetime free update with the latest version available for free access at Software Warranty: www.sonotronndt.com/support.htm Available in three colors: Blue, Red, Black ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 10 of 94...
12-month warranty for electronics and batteries Lifetime free firmware upgrade for the instrument through www.sonotronndt.com Lifetime free software upgrade for the ISONIC utPod for PC SW package through www.sonotronndt.com ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 11 of 94...
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12-month warranty for electronics and batteries Lifetime free firmware upgrade for the instrument through www.sonotronndt.com Lifetime free software upgrade for the ISONIC utPod for PC SW package through www.sonotronndt.com ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 12 of 94...
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12-month warranty for electronics and batteries Lifetime free firmware upgrade for the instrument through www.sonotronndt.com Lifetime free software upgrade for the ISONIC utPod for PC SW package through www.sonotronndt.com ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 13 of 94...
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12-month warranty for electronics and batteries Lifetime free firmware upgrade for the instrument through www.sonotronndt.com Lifetime free software upgrade for the ISONIC utPod for PC SW package through www.sonotronndt.com ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 14 of 94...
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Optional Items Ultrasonic probes, fixtures, accessories depending on the inspection tasks to be resolved scanners, cables and other accessories from any manufacturer may be used ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 15 of 94...
The adequate training of the operators should be provided to assure competence in the operation of the ISONIC utPod and in the associated factors. Operator of ISONIC utPod must be certified as at least Level 2 Ultrasonic Examiner. The operator must understand and provide for interpretation and compliance with the...
Power Switch Button Battery Charge Status LED RED – charging GREEN - full DC Charger Input Sun Readable qVGA for Internal Battery Touch Screen ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 17 of 94...
4.3. Turning On / Off ISONIC utPod is powered by built-in rechargeable battery To turn ISONIC utPod on press on power switch button. An automatic system test and boot-up routine will be executed then indicating the screen as below Wait until ISONIC utPod start screen appears upon boot-up completed:...
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(release number) of the currently installed firmware Refer to Chapter 9 of present Operating Manual To turn ISONIC utPod off click on or press power switch button during few seconds ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 19 of 94...
5.2. Submenu BASICS Click on in the Top Level Screen to enter, the screen as below appears ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 20 of 94...
Click on to select increment for Gain setting The rules as above are applicable to control of all other parameters and modes of ISONIC utPod, for manipulation of which there are provided controls of the same type The alternative way to display / manipulate of current Gain setting: Touch area on the A-Scan –...
Signals exceeding Reject level (large signals) are presented on the A-Scan without affecting their original height, while part of large signal below Reject level is suppressed Reject = 0 Reject = 20 % ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 22 of 94...
(US Velocity) and Probe Delay Click on and cover first echo by the Gate A (refer to paragraph 5.5.3 of present Operating Manual): ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 23 of 94...
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On completion click on - the values of Probe Delay and US Velocity will be defined by instrument automatically and indicated ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 24 of 94...
Receiving crystal of dual element probe or receiving single element probe to be connected to Probe Terminal 2 (refer to paragraph 4.2 of the operating manual) 5.3.2. Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF ) Click on to control PRF setting ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 25 of 94...
To switch gate ON / OFF touch the appropriate button: Gate A is ON Gate A is OFF Gate B is ON Gate B is OFF ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 29 of 94...
Start / Width / Threshold settings for Gate A (or identical buttons for the Gate B In the ISONIC utPod Gate Start is counted from the surface of the material, which is determined through keying in Probe Delay Probe...
5.6.2. Alarm Logic To setup Alarm Logic for Gate A (Gate B) ON / OFF touch the appropriate button either then provide the desired setting ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 31 of 94...
There is an echo matching with Gate B and not exceeding its threshold; the Alarm Logic setting for Gate B is Negative Alarm Indicator for the Gate B is active; the audible alarm is generated as well ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 32 of 94...
To enter dB/mm (dB/in) factor touch button then provide the desired setting. To negate theoretical DAC touch then reduce dB/mm (dB/in) factor to 0 ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 33 of 94...
This leads to the recording of the first DAC echo; the total number of stored echoes is indicated accordingly To erase the last recorded echo click on ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 34 of 94...
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Gate A over received signal and capture second DAC echo through click on This leads to the recording of the second DAC echo ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 35 of 94...
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/ modifying a DAC A total number of up to 40 DAC echoes may be recorded one by one by the above described way ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 36 of 94...
(K1 or K2 block). Then calibrate Gain bringing reference echo amplitude to the blue line level then click on the button indicating the reference block under use ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 37 of 94...
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On completion click then on this will return to DAC submenu. The file with just calibrated DGS to be stored in the instrument upon ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 38 of 94...
DAC / DGS (red). To proceed click (or on then refer position of the additional curve through click on Refer also to the movie at: http://www.sonotronndt.com/PDF/OM_utPod/MOV/utPod_Creating_a_DAC.MOV ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 39 of 94...
Since DAC / DGS is created it is possible to setup appropriate mode of operation either DAC, TCG, or OFF after clicking on Refer also to the movie at: http://www.sonotronndt.com/PDF/OM_utPod/MOV/utPod_DAC_TCG.MOV ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 40 of 94...
To key in Probe Delay / Incidence Angle / X-Value click on then provide necessary setting 5.8.2. X-Value To key in X-Value for angle beam probe click on then click on ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 41 of 94...
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Provide necessary setting and click on then To negate last setting change click on ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 42 of 94...
To link / unlink Display Delay and Probe Delay settings or click on then click on Then check / uncheck and click on To negate last setting change click on ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 43 of 94...
s = s(B) – s(A) a - mm or in: a = a(B) – a(A) t - mm or in: t = t(B) – t(A) ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 44 of 94...
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VC(A) (dB to DAC) measurements require active DAC/DGS Amplitude and AWS measurements of echoes may be performed provided their heights don't exceed 200% of A-Scan height ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 45 of 94...
Gate A or Gate B or ’as simultaneously (selectable through click on ). To return to single value digital readout click again or on ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 46 of 94...
A-Scans shown in paragraph 5.8.3 of the operating manual ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 48 of 94...
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Case 2 represents scanning above plate, or scanning above tubular object longitudinally – thickness of the material should be keyed in to obtain actual t(A) , t(B) reading ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 49 of 94...
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Case 3 represents scanning above curved wall surface circumferentially – the wall thickness and pipe outside diameter should be keyed in to obtain actual t(A) , t(B) reading ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 50 of 94...
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Thickness = 0.5Diameter On completion new geometry correction settings click on To negate last geometry correction settings click on ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 51 of 94...
(Locked Peak Envelop mode) To return to Freeze Peak mode click on Top return to live A-Scan ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 52 of 94...
API practice 5UE Click on to activate control for entering size Dr of the reference reflector ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 53 of 94...
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This will redefine k-factor for the new reference reflector and indicate it correspondingly: . It is possible now to return to live A-Scan and continue inspection ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 54 of 94...
Mark the signal peak envelop then click on The size D of reflector being evaluated according to API 5UE practice will be determined and indicated upon ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 55 of 94...
Double click on the A-Scan expands it to the full screen area / returns back to the combined A-Scan + Controls mode Refer also to the movie at: http://www.sonotronndt.com/PDF/OM_utPod/MOV/utPod_A-Scan_Full_Screen.MOV ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 56 of 94...
This will increase current Range setting by 10%. To return double click in the designated area or click on any button ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 57 of 94...
( USVelocity ) and the transit time of the ultrasonic wave through the material. The transit time is the data obtained by ISONIC utPod. The accuracy of ultrasonic thickness measurements depends to a major degree on the USVelocity. The value of USVelocity depends on characteristics of the material...
80…100% of A- Scan height. Material thickness D of the material is determined through measurement of multiple material back echoes ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 59 of 94...
A-Scan for the thickness and of the first back probe not contacted to the echo for the lowest thickness material within entire intended thickness measurements range ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 60 of 94...
Click on to use automatically found USVelocity value as default, as a result the precise material thickness result is displayed: ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 61 of 94...
Click on in the Top Level Screen to enter, the screen as below appears: Refer to paragraphs 5.4.3 and 6.2.2.1 of the operating manual ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 62 of 94...
Click on to begin a series (scanning) then perform thickness gauging ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 63 of 94...
6.2.7. Data Logger 6.2.7.1. Defining Format of the Data Logger In the ISONIC utPod Start Screen (refer to paragraph 4.3 of the operating manual) click on Click on the format selected for the data logger files for Thickness Gauge...
(refer to chapter 8 of the operating manual). In the ISONIC utPod start screen appearing on the computer’s screen click on In the next screen appeared click on ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 65 of 94...
With reference to paragraph 6.7.2.1 select any new format for the data logger differing from the currently active then click on . On completion return to the desired format and click on again ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 66 of 94...
Refer to paragraph 6.2.6 of the operating manual 6.3.3. Data Logger Refer to paragraph 6.2.7 of the operating manual 6.4. Zoom A-Scan Refer to paragraph 5.9 of the operating manual ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 67 of 94...
( USVelocity ) and the transit time of the ultrasonic wave through the material. The transit time is the data obtained by ISONIC utPod. The accuracy of ultrasonic thickness measurements depends to a major degree on the USVelocity. The value of USVelocity depends on characteristics of the material...
In order to avoid imperfect results the suitability of dual element probe for multi- echo measurements on the required material in certain thickness range should be checked in advance ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 69 of 94...
Click on to use automatically determined USVelocity and Probe Delay value as default: Multiecho Refer to paragraph 6.2.2.2 of the operating manual ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 71 of 94...
Pulser is permanently setup to Dual while in the Corrosion Gauge mode, to control other parameters refer to paragraphs 5.3.2, 5.3.3, and 7.2.2.1 of the operating manual ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 72 of 94...
7.2.6. Min / Max Refer to paragraph 6.2.6 of the operating manual 7.2.7. Data Logger Refer to paragraph 6.2.7 of the operating manual ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 73 of 94...
Refer to paragraph 6.2.6 of the operating manual 7.3.3. Data Logger Refer to paragraph 6.2.7 of the operating manual 7.4. Zoom A-Scan Refer to paragraph 5.9 of the operating manual ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 74 of 94...
Turn ISONIC utPod on then connect it to USB port of the computer with the installed ISONIC utPod for PC SW package – use cable delivered with the instrument; the following screen is generated by ISONIC utPod: Upon connection established start ISONIC utPod for PC software 8.2.
9.2. ISONIC utPod Viewer This software utility being a part of ISONIC utPod for PC software allows viewing of files captured by ISONIC utPod instruments in the PC and creating inspection reports in the forms of hard copy or editable...
Unzip file utPodUpdater.exe from the downloaded zip-file into a separate directory in the computer 9.3.1. Prior to Updating In order to run ISONIC utPod Firmware Updater in a PC it is necessary to install ISONIC utPod for PC software package and to run it establishing USB communication between computer and the instrument at least once.
On receiving last screen click on then on - the update is completed The attempt to run update on the ISONIC utPod with the up to date firmware on board will result appearance of the following screen: Just click on on...
9.4. Touch Screen Calibration In the ISONIC utPod Start Screen (refer to paragraph 4.3 of the operating manual) click on then click on touch the center touch the center ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 79 of 94...
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Draw something on the screen to test the accuracy then click on Next touching of the screen will return to the Settings menu ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 80 of 94...
9.5. Built-In Buzzer ON/OFF In the ISONIC utPod Start Screen (refer to paragraph 4.3 of the operating manual) click on then click on then check the desired option ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 81 of 94...
9.6. Blank Screen – Sleep Mode In the ISONIC utPod Start Screen (refer to paragraph 4.3 of the operating manual) click on then click on then check the desired option ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 82 of 94...
10. ISONIC utPod Real Time Logger 10.1. General Real-Time Logger is a time-of sale optional feature of ISONIC utPod allowing automatic recording of TOF measurements. The following prerequisites are required in order to use the Real-Time Logger feature: ISONIC utPod instrument with Real-Time Logger pre-burned at the time of sale ...
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USB_D+ For turning ISONIC utPod On/Off pin 1 should be held low for 500 ms (0.5 s) or until pin 2 changes it’s state The output signals on pins 2,3 should be buffered from the outer system via FET gates or by other means to...
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Reference connectivity design is shown below ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 85 of 94...
Switch the instrument ON and connect to the computer using its USB cable or Docking Terminal Cable In the computer start ISONIC utPod for PC software, upon software started click on ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 86 of 94...
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Activate Gate A and set it up to cover the entire time slot for the appearance of the first and second back wall echo (or interface echo and first back wall echo) within entire predicted range of their variations Click on ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 87 of 94...
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On completing calibration click on Then click on ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 88 of 94...
10.3.2. New Real Time Log Record The Real-Time Logger Screen appears. ISONIC utPod may hold up to 30 Real Time Log records To activate new log click on then enter the name (description) of the new log and click on...
2 seconds the instrument is reconnected to computer using USB cable ISONIC utPod from Sonotron NDT - Operating Manual – Revision 1.18 - Page 90 of 94...
Select the log record to overwrite then click on The log may have very large size so allow time for downloading them. If, for any reason, ISONIC utPod disconnects from PC during the download, the download will be resumed from the point where it was stopped...
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Upon download completed the ISONIC utPod for PC software opens standard dialogue asking for the file name and storage location: The standard MS Windows® csv-file will be created. It may be open using various MS Office® and other software, for example MS Excel®, and processed accordingly: The data is sorted into 3 columns: Column A –...
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