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- Page 1 ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL ULTRASONIC SYSTEMS FLAW DETECTOR А1220 MONOLITH OPERATION MANUAL Acoustic Control Systems – Solutions GmbH Operation Manual Saarbrücken 2018...
- Page 2 ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS Operation Manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS CONTENTS 1 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION ..........................6 1.1 Intended use ........................................6 1.2 Technical specifications ...................................6 1.3 Design and operation ....................................8 2 INTENDED USE ................................15 2.1 Operating limitations ....................................15 2.2 Preparing the device for use ................................15 3 OPERATING MODES OF THE DEVICE ......................... - Page 4 ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS 4 MAINTENANCE ................................47 4.1 Power supply and power consumption .............................47 4.2 Maintenance frequency ..................................47 4.3 Potential problems .....................................47 4.4 Storage ..........................................47 5 TRANSPORTATION ..............................48 APPENDIX A (references) Recommended literature on ultrasonic testing ........49 Operation Manual...
- Page 5 This may result in some minor changes, not given in the present manual. These changes do not affect the technical specifications of the device. The device is manufactured by: ACS-Solutions GmbH Science Park 2 66123 Saarbrucken, Germany...
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Page 6: Description And Operation
ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS 1.1 THE INTENDED USE 1.1.1 Area of application The flaw detector А1220 MONOLITH is a portable ultrasonic device of general purpose. The flaw detector is used for searching of foreign inclusions, cavities and cracks in products and constructions made of reinforced concrete, stone, plastics and similar materials in case of one-sided access to a control object, measurement of the thickness of concrete, examination of internal structure of coarse materials. - Page 7 ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS ▼ Table 1 Parameter Value Measurement range of the defect depth at the ultrasonic sound speed 2500 from 100 to 2150 m/s (concrete), mm Limits of the permissible absolute error of measurement of the defect depth at the ultrasonic sound speed 2500 m/s (concrete), mm, no more than, where X is ±(0.
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Page 8: Design And Operation
ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS 1.3 DESIGN AND OPERATION 1.3.1 Design The flaw detector includes an electronic unit with a built-in battery to which the matrix antenna array is connected via cables. The device operating principle is similar to a dual element transducer (Figure 1) or an ultrasonic piezoelectric transducer with dry point or liquid contact (not included in the scope of delivery). - Page 9 1.3.1.3 Antenna array The scope of delivery includes an M2502 0.05A0R100X60PS antenna array manufactured by “ACS”. M2502 0.05A0R100X60PS is a cophased antenna array with dry point contacts and with a group switching of elements operating at transverse ultrasonic waves.
- Page 10 ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS 1.3.3 Operating modes There are two operating modes in the flaw detector: A SCAN and MAP, STOP mode, as well the auxiliary mode ADJUSTMENT. In these operating modes the device forms testing pulses, amplifies received echo-signals, displays them and makes measurements.
- Page 11 ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS 1.3.4 Display A colour TFT display with the 640х480 resolution is used in the device. In every mode the screen is divided into several functional areas. The screen layout in the A SCAN mode is given in the Figure 4. Figure 4 Configuration name Current time...
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Page 12: Adjustment Mode
ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS 1.3.5 Keyboard The keyboard of the device is given in the Figure 5. The green LED in the left top corner shows that the flaw detector is on. The LED indicator located below shows the battery charge. - Page 13 ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS Table 2 Intended use of the buttons in the modes Button A SCAN ADJUSTMENT Switching the device on/off. It is necessary to hold the button for more than 0.5 s Activate the ADJUSTMENT mode Exit the ADJUSTMENT mode Activate the operating mode selection window Change of the active...
- Page 14 ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS 1.3.6 Use of icons The device interface uses an associative menu of icons which are arranged in six rectangular windows in the lower part of the screen. The icons are symbolic images associated with an object or a property they control. Each mode has its own set of icons.
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Page 15: Intended Use
LED in the left top corner of the screen lights up green, the splash screen with the corporate logo “ACS”, the device name and the number of firmware download version (Figure 7) appears. After 5 to 10 seconds the window is opened. Always when you switch on the device it returns to the last window active at the moment of the last switching off of the device. - Page 16 ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS 2.2.2 Selection of transducer The transducers used in the device depend on the task being solved: - To perform testing using the echo techniques the antenna array is used; - To perform testing using the shadow techniques the piezoelectric transducer with dry or liquid ultrasonic contact is used. Detailed recommendations on the use of ultrasonic transducers are given in specialized techniques, documents and other guides on ultrasonic flaw detection of objects, listed in Annex A.
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Page 17: Operating Modes Of The Device
ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS 3.1 ADJUSTMENT MODE The ADJUSTMENT mode is used for adjustment and setting of the device parameters. The first screen in the ADJUSTMENT mode is given on the Figure 8. There is always an active icon in the icon menu. The icon functions in the ADJUSTMENT mode are listed in the Table 3. - Page 18 ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS The functions of the buttons activated when editing the parameters are given in the Table 4. Table 4 Button Function Enter the settings editing Move along the lines to select a parameter for editing Change the parameter value Exit settings editing Exit ADJUSTMENT mode...
- Page 19 ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS ▼ Table 4 Parameter Value Description Operating frequency, kHz From 25 to 250 with pitch 5 Operating ultrasonic frequency during the testing Delay, mcs From 0.0 to 100.0 with pitch 0. 1 Signal delay time setting Amplification, dB From 0 to 100 with pitch 1...
- Page 20 ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS 3.1.2 View, create and delete a configuration When entering the ADJUSTMENT mode the line with the current configuration is highlighted, meanwhile all the parameters of the given configuration are displayed on the right in a view mode (Figure 9). The current configuration is marked with the sign.
- Page 21 ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS 3.1.2.2 Select a configuration To continue using another configuration from the list, please move to the configuration using the buttons and press the button. To return to the measurement mode using the selected configuration, press 3.1.2.3 Delete configuration To delete a saved configuration, please press F5 ( ) button, the deletion confirming window opens (Figure 10).
- Page 22 ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS 3.1.2.4 Create of new configuration To create a new configuration on the basis of the existing one, please move to the line with configuration, which will serve as a base for editing using the buttons, for example, “Base M2502”...
- Page 23 ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS When the value of a configuration parameter is changed, a new line consisting of the name of the configuration being edited with addition of “*” symbol is automatically added in the end of the list of configuration names. The configuration taken as the basis remains unchanged.
- Page 24 ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS To include a configuration in the list of saved configurations, please assign a name to this configuration and press the button. The window of the name editing opens (Figure 15). If the name of a configuration taken as the basis ends with any sign or number without a hyphen in front, a hyphen and a sequence number are added to the name by default.
- Page 25 ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS To save a new name, press the F1 ( ) button. The configuration with a new name appears in the list and is set as the current one (Figure 17). The functions of the icons during the name editing are given in the Table 6. Table 6 Button Icon...
- Page 26 ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS Functions of the buttons used for name editing are given in the Table 7. Table 7 Button Function Move around the keyboard field located at the device screen Move the cursor in the name field to the left / to the right Enter a symbol in the name field / perform an action highlighted on the keyboard field of the screen Exit the name editing in the window of the ADJUSTMENT mode without saving of the name 3.1.3 Parameters of the MAP mode...
- Page 27 ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS By default, the name MAPX is assigned to a map, where X is an automatically created next number on the basis of previ- ously saved maps. Any name may be assigned to the map. The frame name editing mode is similar to the configuration name editing mode (section 3.
- Page 28 ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS The name of MAP mode parameters and their permissible values are given in the Table 8. Table 8 Parameter Value Description Pitch horizontally, mm From 10 to 1000 with pitch 10 Setting the horizontal scanning pitch Pitch vertically, mm From 10 to 1000 with pitch 10 Setting the vertical scanning pitch...
- Page 29 ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS 3.1.4 Adjustment of time corrected gain To align the echo-signals amplitudes from the same reflectors located at different depths the time corrected gain function is provided in the device. To adjust the time corrected gain, it is necessary to have a reference sample of the material, where the size of testing reflectors (near and far) is set.
- Page 30 ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS - Repeat the procedure of node point creation for a distant reflector (Figure 21). Correct the vertical position of the point in such a way, that the amplitudes of signals from near and far reflectors are at the level of the strobe. - If the sample has more than two testing reflectors, the node points for each of them should be created according to the above given algorithm.
- Page 31 ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS To save the settings and return to the ADJUSTMENT mode, please press the button. The screen view after exitting the ADJUSTMENT mode according to the results of the adjustment of time corrected gain is given in the Figure 22.
- Page 32 ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS 3.1.5 System settings of the device The system settings are common for all operating modes of the device. The screen when selecting the system settings of the device is given in the Figure 23. The name of the parameters and their permissible values are given in the Table 10.
- Page 33 ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS ▼ Table 10 Parameter Value Description Number of saved frames is represented. Start of the device memory cleaning procedure - Delete all A-Scans, pcs. ХХХ WARNING: COMPLETE MEMORY CLEANING, ALL A-SCANS AND MAPS ARE DELETED! Language Russian / English Select the interface language of the device...
- Page 34 ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS 3.1.5.1 Editing of Time” and “Date” parameters To edit “Time” or “Date” parameters, please: - select the corresponding parameter and press the button; - in the opened editing window (Figure 24), select a digit for editing with using the buttons;...
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Page 35: The A Scan Mode (The Echo Method)
ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS 3.2 THE A SCAN MODE (THE ECHO METHOD) The device is eqipped with a strobe to set the testing area, susceptibility level, automatic Defect Signaling actuation and the measurement of defect coordinates and signal amplitudes from reflectors in the intervals of interest. The measurement can be carried out in an automatic as well as manual modes. - Page 36 ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS 3.2.1.1 With the “BASE - Off” parameter The following is shown in the Panel of the measurement results (Figure 27): - In the first block the time, µs; - In the second block the depth, mm; - In the third block the amplitude, dB.
- Page 37 ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS 3.2.1.3 The grid, vertical and horizontal scale, strobe, cursor and marker are shown in the A-Scan area besides the A-Scan. The cursor and marker are automatically redrawn in case of the results update. The horizontal scale of the device is switched between microseconds and millimeters.
- Page 38 ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS 3.2.2 Functions of the controlling icons F1 (dimensioned accumulation) the dimensioned accumulation is off; the dimensioned accumulation is on. After the dimensioned accumulation is switched on the temporary accumulation set up in dimensioned accumulation, defined in the SETTING mode is automatically switched off, and vice a versa when the temporary accumulation in the SETTING mode is switched on, the dimensioned accumilation is automatically switched off.
- Page 39 ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS Table 13 Button Function Move the strobe in the corresponding direction Change the strobe length relatively to its left border Switch the strobe off and exit the settings. The strobe switches on when you enter the strobe settings using the F2 button F2 exit the editing mode F1, F2 –...
- Page 40 ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS If the ZOOM mode is on, the signal is displayed within the time span, corresponding to the strobe, which allows the detailed assessment of the form of a temporary signal realization within the strobe. The screen in the ZOOM mode is shown in the Figure 30.
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Page 41: A Scan Mode (Propagation Method)
ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS 3.3 A SCAN MODE (PROPAGATION METHOD) The interface of the A SCAN mode (in the propagation method) completely coincides with the interface of the A SCAN mode (in the echo method), only the A-Scan line is colored with the yellow color. 3.3.1 The screen in the A SCAN mode (propagation method) The screen of the device in the A SCAN mode (propagation method) is shown on the Figure 31. -
Page 42: Map Mode
ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS 3.4 MAP MODE The MAP mode is used to form a set of images of the tested object sections perpendicular to the its surface when scanning of the antenna array along the previously marked lines (rows) with a constant pitch. 3.4.1 The screen in the MAP mode The view of the device in the MAP mode is shown on the Figure 32. - Page 43 ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS 3.4.2 Functions of the buttons in the MAP mode The functions of the buttons used in the MAP mode are given in the Table 14. Table 14 Button Function Switch the device on/off of Move of the horizontal and vertical cursor in the field of maps Save the current A-Scan F1, F2, F3 control the corresponding parameter...
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Page 44: Stop Mode
ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS 3.5 STOP MODE If the button is pressed in the A SCAN mode, the mode of saving and viewing of the previously saved A-Scans (frames) starts (Figure 33). The icon functions when entering the STOP mode are given in the Table 15. Table 15 Button Icon... -
Page 45: Work With Previously Saved Frames
ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS 3.5.1 Saving the current frame If the F1 button is pressed, the device starts the editing the name of a new frame (Figure 34). By default, the name of a frame is formed using the word “Frame”, a hyphen and then a serial number of the frame. Any name may be assigned to a frame. - Page 46 ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS If the F3 button is pressed, the window with the name of the frame being deleted opens (Figure 36). The functions of the buttons used in the STOP mode are given in the Table 17. Table 17 Button Function...
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Page 47: Maintenance
ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS 4.1 POWER SUPPLY AND POWER CONSUMPTION 4.1.1 Checking the state of the power source While the device is in operation, a built-in charge controller monitors the discharge degree of the power source. its em- bedded discharge controller monitors the state of charge of the power source. -
Page 48: Transportation
ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS The device should be transported in a transportation suitcase included in the scope of delivery of the device. The packaged devices can be transported in any vehicles at any distances without speed limits. Packaged devices should be properly and steadily fixed to prevent their hitting against one another and against vehicle walls during transportation. -
Page 49: Appendix A (References) Recommended Literature On Ultrasonic Testing
ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS RECOMMENDED LITERATURE ON ULTRASONIC TESTING 1. Nondestructive testing and diagnostics: handbook / edited by V.V. Klyuev et al. – 3 edition, revised and edited. – M.: Mashinostroenie, 2005. – 656 p. 2. Nondestructive testing: handbook: in 8 volumes / under general editorship of V.V. Klyuev. Volume 3: I.N. Ermolov, Y.V. Lange. - Page 50 ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS NOTES Operation Manual...
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- Page 52 ACOUSTIC Ultrasonic flow detector А1220 MONOLITH CONTROL SYSTEMS ULTRASONIC FLAW DETECTOR А1220 MONOLITH OPERATION MANUAL Revision: February 2018 Operation Manual...
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