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ECHO FD Ultrasonic Flaw Detector
Ver:1.0A

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  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide for ECHO FD ECHO FD Ultrasonic Flaw Detector Ver:1.0A...

  • Page 2: Liability

    Ultrasonic Level I, 40 hour class room training in Ultrasonic Theory. Danatronics, Corp. and any of its employees or representatives shall not be held responsible for improper use of this equipment for its intended use.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ECHO FD Ultrasonic Flaw Detector Table of Contents Liability ........................ 2 1 Getting Started ...................... 5 About the ECHO Series ......................5 2 Basic Operations ....................... 6 Power On the Unit ....................... 6 Keypad Functions ........................ 7 Battery Pack ........................8 Monitoring the Battery Charge from the Display Screen ............8 Re-charging the Battery ....................... 9 Using Non-rechargeable AA Batteries ................. 1 0 Boot, Bail, and Strap Features .................... 1 0 Placing the Boot on the Unit .................... 1 1 Removing the Boot from the Unit .................. 1 1 Using the Boot Strap and Bail ..................... 1 1...
  • Page 4 Danatronics, Corp. Delay ............................ 24 Gate 1 Detection ........................25 Gate 2 Detection ........................25 Measurement Box 2 ......................25 Measurement Box 3 ......................26 Measurement Box 1 ......................26 ID ............................26 Peak Memory ........................27 Display Screen ........................ 2 7 Monitoring the Battery Charge from the Display Screen ............. 2 9 3 Calibrating the ECHO FD for Contact Transducers ............ 30 Velocity Calibration Only .................... 3 1 4 ECHO FD Calibrations ....................32 Angle Beam Calibration ...................... 3 4 Setting Reference Gain ....................... 3 8 Setting Ref Gain Step .

  • Page 5: 1 Getting Started

    ECHO series, and it represents a breakthrough in terms of cost, size, ease of use, and versatility. ECHO FD can even toggle from an every day flaw detector to a corrosion or precision thickness gage making it the smallest and most affordable unit in the world to offer such a vast application set.

  • Page 6: 2 Basic Operations

    Power symbol under the F1 key 2. After powering on the ECHO FD, the unit will display the last instrument settings as well as the battery life in the bottom right corner. The image below shows the battery life at 49%.

  • Page 7: Keypad Functions

    ECHO FD Ultrasonic Flaw Detector ECHO FD has 4 default setup template files that cannot be deleted. They are as follows: 1. Straight beam contact probe 5 MHz, 5" range 2. Dual probe 5 MHz on a 0.100-0.500" (2.52-12.7mm) test block 3.

  • Page 8: Battery Pack

    Danatronics, Corp. The following table refers to each key or symbol shown on the keypad. Note, the F keys correspond to text above each key and prompts change depending on which screen you are adjusting. Function Up arrow key Down arrow key...

  • Page 9: Re-Charging The Battery

    ECHO FD Ultrasonic Flaw Detector Re-charging the Battery USB port To re-charge the battery, simply plug in the charger to an AC outlet (between 100-240V) and plug the other end into the USB connector on the top of the ECHO series unit. The F4 key will light up with a blue LED when charging, and the light will go out when fully charged.

  • Page 10: Using Non-Rechargeable Aa Batteries

    Danatronics, Corp. Using Non-rechargeable AA Batteries A non-rechargeable alkaline AA pack is also available. This option requires a spare tray and 3 AA batteries. Follow these steps to insert non-rechargeable batteries: 1. Un-screw the battery door. 2. Disconnect the Li-Ion battery connector.

  • Page 11: Placing The Boot On The Unit

    ECHO FD Ultrasonic Flaw Detector Placing the Boot on the Unit To insert the unit into the rubber boot, follow these steps: 1. Guide the unit strap through the hole at the top of the boot (either right or left side).
  • Page 12 Danatronics, Corp. Display screen shows remaining battery life The Measurement screen will appear following the Display screen. There are five Measurement screens as shown below. Use the F4 – DISP MD key to toggle the screen between display modes. Display Mode 1...
  • Page 13 ECHO FD Ultrasonic Flaw Detector Display Mode 3 Display Mode 4 (Scan Mode) Note: You cannot use the left or right arrow keys to edit any parameter in the scanning mode screen. The parameter in the large measurement box (e.g., soundpath measurement of 0.498"...
  • Page 14 Danatronics, Corp. the left arrow key will select parameters in a counter clockwise direction. Red-circled parameters, shown below, will be editable. This screen also represents the default screen because it allows full instrument operation while showing the largest A-scan. This screen will appear 10 seconds after the Parameter screen is displayed upon powering on the unit.

  • Page 15: Parameter Overview

    ECHO FD Ultrasonic Flaw Detector Parameter Overview ECHO FD Ultrasonic Flaw Detector has many parameters that can be edited by using the functions keys. Note, the function keys will vary depending on the current screen in use. Below is an overview of editable parameters for ECHO FD and how the function keys work for each relevant screen.

  • Page 16: Measurement Mode

    Danatronics, Corp. • Up/down Arrow: Slew frequency from 1.0MHz to 12.0 MHz • Right Arrows: Select Measurement mode to edit • Left Arrows: If Ref Gain is on, then select Scanning Gain or else select Gain to edit • MENU/OK: Go to Menu to set the Frequency parameters Measurement Mode •...

  • Page 17: Gate 1 Start

    ECHO FD Ultrasonic Flaw Detector • F2: None • F3: None • F4: Next page of Gate 1 parameters • Up/Down Arrow: Cycle thru FULL, HW+, HW-, RF • Right Arrow: Select Range to edit • Left Arrow: Select Reject to edit •...

  • Page 18: Gate 1 Level

    Danatronics, Corp. Gate 1 Level • F1: Done (exit edit mode) • F2: None • F3: None • F4: Next page of Gate 1 parameters • Up/Down Arrow: Slew Gate 1 Level value from 2% to 95% • Right Arrow: Select Gate 1 Alarm to edit •...

  • Page 19: Gate 2 Start

    ECHO FD Ultrasonic Flaw Detector • F1: Done (exit edit mode) • F2: Perform Auto 80 • F3: None • F4: Next page of Gate 2 parameters • Up/Down Arrow: None • Right Arrow: Select Range to set • Left Arrow: Select Gate 1 Alarm to edit •...

  • Page 20: Gate 2 Level

    Danatronics, Corp. Gate 2 Level • F1: Done (exit edit mode) • F2: None • F3: G2 OFF or ON • F4: Next page of parameters • Up/Down Arrow: Slew Gate 2 Level value from 2% to 95% • Right Arrow: Select Gate 2 Alarm to edit •...

  • Page 21: Zero

    ECHO FD Ultrasonic Flaw Detector • F1: Done (exit edit mode) • F2: Perform Auto 80 • F3: G2 OFF or ON • F4: Next page of parameters • Up/Down Arrow: None • Right Arrow: Select Range to set • Left Arrow: Select Gate 2 Alarm to edit •...

  • Page 22: Angle

    • Left Arrow: Select Velocity to edit • MENU/OK: Go to Menu to set Angle parameters Note: When angle is other than Zero, ECHO FD will automatically set the acoustic velocity to shear wave at 0.1270 in/usec and set the 3 measurement screens for Gate 1 as follows: Large box is soundpath, other boxes will be depth and surface distance.

  • Page 23: Dac

    ECHO FD Ultrasonic Flaw Detector • F3: None • F4: Next page of parameters • Up/Down Arrow: Toggle thru preset values 30, 60, 90, and 120 Volts • Right Arrow: Select Range to set • Left Arrow: Select Thickness to edit •...

  • Page 24: Dac Gain

    Danatronics, Corp. DAC Gain • F1: Done (exit edit mode) • F2: None • F3: None • F4: Next page of parameters • Up/Down Arrow: Slew DAC gain • Right Arrow: Select Range to edit • Left Arrow: Select DAC Curve to edit •...

  • Page 25: Gate 1 Detection

    ECHO FD Ultrasonic Flaw Detector • F2: None • F3: None • F4: Next page of parameters • Up/Down Arrow: Slew Delay from 0.0" to 20" in 0.001" resolution and equivalent in mm and uSec mode • Right Arrow: Select Gate 1 Detection mode to edit •...

  • Page 26: Measurement Box 3

    Danatronics, Corp. • F2: None • F3: None • F4: Next page of parameters • Up/Down Arrow: Cycle through list of measurements • Right Arrow: Select Measurement Box 3 to edit • Left Arrow: Select Gate 2 Detection mode to edit •...

  • Page 27: Peak Memory

    • MENU/OK: Go to Menu to edit Peak Memory parameters Display Screen ECHO FD has a graphic-style color display with 320 x 240 (1/4 VGA) pixel density. Viewing the screen is best from straight above or slightly below the surface rather than from side to side.
  • Page 28 Danatronics, Corp. Color Waveform in Echo-to-Echo mode, filename, ID, thickness value, gain, rectification, battery life, alarm, freeze, backlight, and display mode. This screen represents the default screen because it allows full instrument operation while showing the largest A-scan. Ten seconds after the parameter screen is displayed upon power up, this screen will appear.

  • Page 29: Monitoring The Battery Charge From The Display Screen

    ECHO FD Ultrasonic Flaw Detector Monitoring the Battery Charge from the Display Screen The ECHO series continuously displays the percentage of battery life remaining on the bottom right corner of the measurement display screen. When the battery life is below 10%, the battery indicator will turn from green to red.

  • Page 30: 3 Calibrating The Echo Fd For Contact Transducers

    Danatronics, Corp. 3 Calibrating the ECHO FD for Contact Transducers Calibrating is the process of adjusting the unit for a specific material and transducer before testing material to ensure that all of the data are accurate. You must always calibrate before testing material for standard accuracy. It is always a good idea to start with the Parameter screen so you can set your basic adjustments such as range, material velocity, zero angle, etc.

  • Page 31: Velocity Calibration Only

    ECHO FD Ultrasonic Flaw Detector The example shown above is a contact probe on a 1" test piece on a 5" range. To choose parameters using the left or right arrow key, the peak or edge icon will be displayed in the top left for each gate.

  • Page 32: 4 Echo Fd Calibrations

    80% FSH (full screen height). Note, when 0 angle is plugged in, ECHO FD will automatically put the large thickness box in the top right to Thickness. You can choose between edge depth or peak depth by using the right or left arrow key until you stop at this setting.
  • Page 33 Use the up or down arrow key to scroll to the known thickness of 0.500" and then press the MENU/OK key. ECHO FD will briefly display the calibrated acoustic sound speed. For steel, the speed should be around 0.2300 in/usec.

  • Page 34: Angle Beam Calibration

    Danatronics, Corp. This procedure will require you to move the gate one start after you have performed a Calibrate Zero. In this scenario, use a 5" range and a 1" calibration block. To calibrate when using multiple echos across the display, follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 35 ECHO FD Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 60 degree angle and a IIW, type 2 block with reflectors at 2" and 4". Another common test block is a IIW, type 1 or DSC block. To perform an angle beam calibration, follow the steps: 1.
  • Page 36 F1– Done key. 8. Press the F4 – Vel key and adjust the angular distance in top right to 4.000". Press the MENU/OK key. ECHO FD will display the shear wave velocity of approximately 0.1270 in/usec.
  • Page 37 ECHO FD Ultrasonic Flaw Detector Setting the X-value physically marks the distance from the front of the wedge to the BIP. To enter this value into the unit, follow these steps: 1. Press the MENU/OK key and use the arrow keys to select the Measurement option.

  • Page 38: Setting Reference Gain

    Danatronics, Corp. 3. Enter the X-Value parameter. 4. In the pull down menu of the measurement box, you can then choose Gate 1 Surface Distance (-X) as shown below: Setting Reference Gain Some procedures require you peak a signal on a given reflector by peaking the signal to 80 full screen height (FSH), for example.

  • Page 39: Setting Ref Gain Step

    ECHO FD Ultrasonic Flaw Detector Setting Ref Gain Step Setting the Ref Gain Step can be achieved by following these steps: 1. Press the MENU/OK key and use the arrow keys to select the Measurement option. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the Ref Gain Step option.

  • Page 40: 5 Echo Fd Advanced Software Features

    5 Echo FD advanced software features AWS D-rating When ECHO FD has an entered angle and an active reference gain, the AWS D1 rating is available in the large pull down menu as shown here: To use the AWS D1 rating, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 41: Setting Gate Alarms

    ECHO FD Ultrasonic Flaw Detector Setting Gate Alarms ECHO FD has 2 independent color-coded gates. Gate 1 is light blue and Gate 2 is tan. You can make Gate 2 inactive, but never Gate 1. To make Gate 2 inactive, simply use the right or left arrow key and press the F4 –...

  • Page 42: Negative Gate Alarm 4

    Danatronics, Corp. When an echo breaks into the gate, it will cause the waveform to light up red. Note, this color red is independent of A-Scan colors. Alarm colors take priority over other colors as well as the F1 key, which lights up red.

  • Page 43: Stored Setups

    Below is an example of Gate 1 Positive and Gate 2 Negative: Stored setups Up to 1,800 setups can be stored in ECHO FD, which can keep track of calibration and instrument settings upon file creation. In addition, ECHO FD has 4 default template files denoted by a square to the left of the file name.
  • Page 44 Danatronics, Corp. If any default parameter is altered, such as changing the Gain or Range, an asterisk will appear next to the file denoting the change (as shown in the image above). If you press the F3 – Discard key, then any changes made will be discarded. Pressing the F2 – Save...

  • Page 45: Dac (Distance Amplitude Correction Curves) Gui

    ECHO FD Ultrasonic Flaw Detector Press the F4 – Rename key when you are done and the new file name will populate at the end of the selection in the Setups screen. DAC (Distance Amplitude Correction Curves) GUI To enable the DAC feature, follow these steps: Press the MENU/OK key and use the up and down arrow keys to select the Measurement option.
  • Page 46 Danatronics, Corp. 4. Press the F1 – Add key to add DAC point to the curve. An “X” will appear on the peak point to indicate the DAC point (see image above). After at least one point is added, the F2 – Delete key and F3 – Erase key will become available.

  • Page 47: 6 Technical Assistance

    ECHO FD Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 6 Technical Assistance Call Danatronics, Corp. at 978-777-0081 or email us at sales@danatronics.com for specific technical assistance or troubleshooting questions.

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