’ TAND 4 POWERING UP AND SHUTTING DOWN 4.1 T CREEN AND THE ESCRIPTION CREEN 4.2 S HUTTING OWN THE 5 THE BASICS OF USING WAVE 5.1 M CREEN AYOUT VERVIEW 5.2 T TEMS 5.3 T 5.3.1 R EFERENCE 5.3.2 A-S 5.4 U...
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Wave User Manual 5.7.5 S ETTING A ATE ON A 5.7.6 S ETTING UP AN DAPTIVE ATE IN 5.8 A LARMS 5.8.1 A LED C LARM CREEN OLOURS 5.8.2 C OMPLEX LARMS 5.9 M EASUREMENT 5.9.1 M EASUREMENT EFINITIONS 5.9.2 M...
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Wave User Manual 10.5.1 P AWS C ERFORMING AN ALIBRATION 10.5.2 AWS S IZING PTIONS 10.6 API 10.6.1 P API C ERFORM AN ALIBRATION 10.6.2 API S IZING PTION 10.7 T- 10.7.1 P ARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS 10.7.2 C OLOUR ALETTE 10.7.3 T- MIN FUNCTION 10.7.4 CSV F...
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Wave User Manual 18.1 W ARRANTY 18.2 D ISCLAIMER OF IABILITY 19 TROUBLESHOOTING 19.1 B ATTERY 19.2 USB-C C ONNECTOR 19.3 S YSTEM TATUS 19.4 H HUTDOWN 19.5 A PPLICATION 20 GLOSSARY Version 2...
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Sonatest Limited. Sonatest Limited or its subsidiaries provide this manual “AS IS” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. Included but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
As well, Wave allows using all the main sizing methods, including DAC and DGS to name a few. 1.2 Application Concept Applications are a subset of the Default application that is pre-installed on all shipped Wave units.
3 Wave Physical Characteristics 3.1 The Screen The seven-inch screen of Wave occupies most of the front area of the instrument. It is made of glass, which makes it very easy to clean, and is protected on all sides with a rubberised contour.
If Wave is connected to the power supply, which means the device is charging, the LED • will blink. If Wave is connected to the power supply and it is fully charged, a solid green LED light • is displayed.
TX/RX Expansion GPIO Figure 4 – Wave connectors and the expansion ports 3.4.1 The UT Connector Pinouts The following tables describes the pinouts of the UT connectors. Figure 5 and Figure 6 illustrate the localisation of the pinouts in the Lemo connector and BNC.
Wave User Manual Figure 6 – BNC ultrasound connector pinouts 3.5 The GPIO Connector An additional connector is present just beside the UT connectors. This is the GPIO connector for encoder inputs and digital outputs namely used for alarms. NOTE: The UT and GPIO connectors, when not used, should always be hidden by their protective covers.
Figure 7 – GPIO connector pinouts 3.6 The Expansion Port The expansion port is a Sonatest proprietary connection that will allow adding extra accessories. The protector cap over the expansion port must remain in place to protect the connector. It should only be removed when attaching an accessory.
For more information regarding the data transfers, including installing custom applications on your Wave unit, consult the “Wave Companion User Manual”, where all information about creating custom apps as well as transferring them to a Wave unit is provided.
Figure 10 – Battery icon 3.9 The Unit’s Stand At the back of the Wave instrument, there is a stand providing a full 180⁰ of adjustment, without any position limitation in between 0⁰ and 180⁰. The stand, when fully extended, can serve as a handle to carry the unit.
4.1 The Home Screen and the App Description Screen When powering up your instrument, you will quickly be presented with the Home screen, where all the available applications appear. By default, Wave has six (7) applications: Default, Default imperial, DAC, DASH, DGS, TKY and Tlog.
Wave User Manual NOTE: From the Configuration Detail screen, you can also delete the selected configuration file by using the Delete button. This requires a long press, as indicated by the long press icon. 4.2 Shutting Down the Unit Shut down the unit from the Home screen. By touching the red On/Off button, you will be presented with a confirmation screen where you can select between Shutdown, Reboot, or Cancel.
Wave User Manual 5 The Basics of Using Wave This section will guide you in using all the basic functionalities of Wave. After reading this, you will be able to: ● Set parameters ● Select which measurements to display ● Move gates ●...
Wave User Manual 5.2 The Menu Items In the main screen, the menu item selected appears with its associated parameters. To have access to a different menu item (and its proper list of parameters), simply touch the displayed menu item to make a list of menu items appear. Select the desired menu item from that list.
Wave User Manual To change the value of a parameter, touch it to see editing tools appear. Numeric keypad Pre-set values Increment values Figure 16 – Different ways to modify the value of a parameter For example, in the above figure, simply select a new value for Velocity from the list of pre- set values.
Wave User Manual NOTE: The A-Scan grid can be aligned with the main tick mark of the horizontal ruler. On the other hand, the grid can be fixed, displaying the traditional 10 vertical lines. View the following video for more details about the envelope...
Wave User Manual 5.6 Permanent On-Screen Action Button At the top left of the Wave screen lie four (4) permanently present action buttons. These are described below. Table 7 - On-screen action button Button Action Gain Change gain, from 0dB to 110dB Reset Zoom Resets A-Scan to normal (“zoom out”) mode.
Wave User Manual a. From Menu Item To enable a gate, simply select the gate from the menu items. Note that Gate X stands for Gate 1, Gate 2, Gate 3, or Gate 4. Tap GX Enabled to change its value to Yes.
Wave User Manual 5.7.3 Moving Gates and Changing Gate Properties Each gate has properties: Gate Start, Gate Width, Gate Level and Gate Polarity. To change any gate related parameter, first select the desired gate from the Gate menu item then simply modify the parameter values.
Wave User Manual View the following video for how to use the gates. 5.7.5 Setting a Gate on a Scan Plan View When you are set to the Scan Plan view, you can still set the gates that are available. To set a gate, you must go to the Gate menu (1, 2, 3 or 4) to have access to the desired gate.
There are four alarms, simply named Alarm 1 to Alarm 4. They all appear at the top of the Wave display. If an alarm is not active, it will not be visible. If it is enabled but not triggered, it will appear dimmed, like a turned-off LED.
Dimmed Alarm 4 Invisible NOTE: Touching the alarms at the top bar of the Wave is a direct short cut to the Alarms menu. 5.8.1 Alarm On-Screen LED Colours Alarms 1 to 4 will have the same colours as their corresponding gate. This is their default colour.
Wave User Manual Figure 22 - Complex alarms In the example above, we had G1 or G2 as the source of Alarm 1, and G1 and G2 as the source of Alarm 2. 5.9 Measurement Bar The measurement bar is displayed at the top of the screen. There are four measurements, each one showing any possible measurement, depending on the gates used.
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Wave User Manual Gate to gate measurements are grouped in pairs. That is, GX-GY measurements are offered between Gate 1 and Gate 2 or between Gate 3 and Gate 4. The example below shows this. Figure 24 - Measurements available with more than one gate enabled The following table shows the various measurement choices for different gates.
Wave User Manual NOTE: The Gate Start and Gate Stop positions in the table above can be expressed in a number of different ways. The usual way of representing theses position is based on the sound path. It might also be useful to express them relative to the depth, the true depth or the surface distance.
True depth is considered as the depth in which multiple haft skips are taken into account. True depth is less or equal to the thickness of the part. Here are visualisations of true depth measurements for different parts that available on Wave: Flat part...
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Wave User Manual Table 11 - Measurement Reference Gate Symbol Meaning Measurement Peak %FSH Amplitude of the highest peak in gate. Shown even if peak below the gate, but peak greater than GX ^ ⇘ 5%FSH Peak Sound Path Sound path distance measured at...
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Wave User Manual Gate Measurement Symbol Meaning First Peak Surface Distance GX^1⇒-X Distance from front of the probe Minus X-offset to the position of first peak relative to the surface First Peak %Ref GX^1%REF Amplitude referred to the curve (DAC, TCG and DGS) or to the reference amplitude (Ref.
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Wave User Manual Gate Measurement Symbol Meaning Peak %DAC(U) DAC^%(U) Peak measurement, in %, relative to DAC curve. Uncorrected if the gain changed. Use with care Peak dB DAC(C) DAC^dB(C) Peak measurement, in dB, relative to DAC curve. Corrected if the...
The normal condition – this is the value of the measurement 5.9.4 Measurement Coordinates References Wave adds quite a few new capabilities for the inspection of complex parts. For example, when inspecting T joints with fillet welds, the ray tracer will show the beam path travelling everywhere in the part.
Wave User Manual 5.9.5 Measurements Units To modify the measurement units, click on Display menu item and click on Units. It will switch from SI to Imperial and vice versa. 5.10 Toolbar Menu Item The toolbar menu item appears at the top right corner. It is represented by the common drop- down menu icon.
Wave User Manual 5.10.2 Save a Configuration The second choice in the toolbar menu is called Save. This is where you can save a configuration, that is the complete set up of all parameters. It is important to understand that configurations are associated to applications.
Wave User Manual 6 The Probe Selection The Probe menu item allows the user to choose a probe in a probe list and to generate a probe, called Generic, based on some ultrasonic parameters. Probe model available by clicking here Figure 32 –...
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Wave User Manual according to the fields chosen. In the probe list, it is possible to sort them by clicking Model, Manufacturer, Frequency, Angle or Size. Once a probe is loaded, it is possible to modify the Probe Model, the Angle, the Wedge Velocity, the Probe Zero, the Frequency, the Probe Width and the Probe Type.
Wave User Manual 7 The Filters Wave offers a set of 28 filters. Each of these is centred around the most usual transducer frequencies, namely 2.25MHz, 4MHz, 5MHz and 7.5MHz. Following is the list of these filters with their centre frequency, as well as their low and high pass frequencies.
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Wave User Manual NOTE: A new filter is automatically selected when a new probe is loaded or if the probe frequency is changed. The filter automatically selected matches the new probe’s frequency, using a wide type filter. This filter selection can then be manually overridden, if desired.
Flat T-joint Corner joint Curved part Figure 34 – Part types available on Wave NOTE: The part type choice influences the weld types. Thus, not all weld types will be available depending on the chosen part. 8.1.1 Part Type Dimensions Table 14 shows the available dimensions according to the chosen part.
Wave User Manual Table 14 - Part types and their dimensions available Flat part Curved part T-joint Corner joint Thickness Horizontal thickness Vertical thickness Joint height Part angle Curved base Outside diameter Inside diameter NOTE: For the Curved type, the Inside Diameter is automatically calculated.
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Wave User Manual Double V Single U Double U Single J Double J Bevel Groove Version 2...
Single Fillet Weld Double Fillet Welds Figure 35 – Welds available with Wave The availability of these welds depends on the type of part chosen beforehand. Table 15 illustrates these possibilities. A checkbox indicates that the weld is visible for a given part.
Wave User Manual None Square Groove Single V Double V Single U Double U Single J Double J Bevel Groove Double Bevel Single Fillet Weld Double Fillet Welds NOTE: For Single U and Double U welds, the root opening (R) is equal to zero.
Wave User Manual View the following video for how to define a Flat part with a Single V weld. View the following video for how to define a T-joint with Fillet Welds. 8.3.1 Part View The Part View is a view only accessible in the Part menu item. It allows to focus on the part and its dimensions.
Wave User Manual Beam Exit Read-only For T-joint or Corner joint: The linear distance from the Point vertical wall thickness to the point where the beam exits the wedge. For Flat and Curved parts: The linear distance from point 0 to the point where the beam exits the wedge.
The Auto Cal automates this process so that only two readings are required, one on the thin sample and one on the thick sample. The Wave then sets the Velocity and Probe Zero. This Auto Cal operation must be repeated any time the test material is changed (velocity) or the transducer is changed (zero).
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When the first echo is recorded, Wave automatically sets the Gain at 80% FSH by default. You can change the reference amplitude to other values with the Ref. Amplitude button and according to your requirements.
Wave User Manual Users can add up to 16 points to a DAC curve and also have four Split DACs, depending on their needs. View the following video for how to create a DAC curve 10.2.2 DAC Sizing Options Once a DAC curve is created, these are the following sizing options available for the DAC sizing method.
Wave User Manual In the figure above, 6 dB of scanning gain has been added. All the DAC curves have also been increased by 6 dB. Please noted that all relative amplitude measurements have not changed ( +0 dB ).
Wave User Manual Figure 42 Corrected and uncorrected measurements when +1 dB is applied Corrected measurements, such as the screenshot above, is the recommended way to use DAC measurements. Regardless of the Gain Mode, the scanning gain is 1 dB stronger than the current reference gain (42.7 dB+ 1.0 dB = 43.7 dB).
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Wave User Manual When the first echo is recorded, Wave automatically sets the Gain at 80% FSH by default. You can change the refence amplitude to other values on Ref. Amplitude button based on your requirements. The gain is locked; it is set as the reference gain. To record an echo, you should click on Add Point.
Wave User Manual 10.3.2 TCG Sizing Options After creating a TCG curve, you can easily switch from TCG to DAC and back, via the DAC to TCG button. Once the TCG curve is created, users can still set the Transfer Loss to make the curve visible, as shown on the following figure.
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Press Calibrate once the echo is correctly located in the calibration window. Wave will automatically set the gain as the Reference Gain. Wave will then apply it to finalise the calibration procedure.
Wave User Manual Once a DGS probe is selected, the user may set some additional parameters. Table 20 – Additional parameters for DGS sizing options Option Meaning Ref. Attenuation Attenuation finds the attenuation losses at the calibration step. Material Att.
When the echo is recorded, Wave automatically sets the Gain at 80% FSH by default. You can change the refence amplitude to other values on Ref. Amplitude button baed on your requirements.
It assumes that radial depth of a discontinuity affects either the amplitude of the received echo signal and the differential time of flight of the incident ultrasonic wave as it passes through the discontinuity. 10.6.1...
Wave User Manual Figure 47 – API K factor calculated after the calibration View the following video for how to perform an API calibration 10.6.2 API Sizing Option To calibrate the API, only one sizing option is available. Table 23 – API sizing option...
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Wave User Manual Table 24 – Grid parameters Button Choices Action Grid Width 1 to 200 cells Determines the width of the grid. Grid Height 1 to 200 cells Determines the height of the grid. Depends on the Determines the cell’s colour...
Colour Palette A cell can have up to six colour palettes. The following table features the colours based on the Wave’s contrasts. The extreme values of each colour are identified. Table 26 – Colour palette for the T-log [ ℎ ℎ + , ]...
Users can export all stored values to a .csv file. All they need to do is click on Save to CSV button. Wave will then automatically generate four .csv files. Each file will include one of the measurements recorded in the data table. The names of the files will be automatically generated with the time stamp, the name of the application used to record the measurements, and an indicative at the end that related to each type of measurement (M1, M2, M3 and M4).
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Wave User Manual To access the files, users must connect to the device through the Wave Companion software. Once connected, they will be able to select the desired files and transfer them to their computers. View the figure below for more details.
Wave User Manual 11 Settings Wave settings are available by clicking the gear wheel located in the top right corner of the Home screen. Figure 53 - Access to the Settings via Home screen 11.1 General The General includes three sub-menus, which include the brightness, contrast, and date and time.
Wave User Manual 11.1.2 High Contrast Users can toggle between two contrasts. The High contrast is useful when Wave is used outside. Figure 55 – Normal contrast (black background) versus high contrast (white contrast) 11.1.3 Date and Time Users can automatically or manually choose the date and time. To automatically configure the date and time settings, users must be connected to the Internet.
In the case of a wire connection, the IP address is visible in the Network section, under the Instrument Name. Figure 58 – The IP address of a Wave unit when it is connected to a network via a wire Version 2...
Figure 59 – Icon when the device is connected to network via a wire 11.3.2 Network Connection via Wi-Fi In order to connect Wave to Wi-Fi, toggle the Wi-Fi button. Figure 60 – Network connection via Wi-Fi The available networks are displayed. Some icons may appear next to a Wi-Fi network: A lock indicates it is a private network.
Once the Wave is connected to Wi-Fi, an IP address is assigned to it. NOTE: If the Wave is connected to a network by a wire and Wi-Fi at the same time, the wire network will take precedence over the Wi-Fi network.
Wave User Manual 12 Updates IMPORTANT: Wave must be connected to the Internet to be able to update. The Software Update is available by clicking on the circular arrows displayed on the Home screen. Software Update Figure 63 – Home screen with Software Update menu The Software Update screen allows the user to update the device via the Internet.
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Wave User Manual Part menu item is a wizard in fact. See section 8 for ● Probe Model more details. ○ Probe Selection ● Angle ● X-offset ● Wedge Velocity ● Probe Zero ● Frequency ● Probe Width ● Probe Height ●...
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Wave User Manual Display Display (continued) Alarms ● Units ● Ruler Mode ● Alarm 1 Enabled ○ SI ○ Distance ○ Yes ○ Imperial ○ Time ○ No ● Line Appearance ● Overlay Mode ● Alarm 1 Source ○ Thin ○...
Wave Companion User Guide. 14.1 Connect Wave to the Wave Companion In order to take advantage of all the features available in Wave Companion, the unit and application must be connected to the same network. Please refer to section 11.3 to learn how to connect Wave to a network.
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Wave User Manual NOTE: The numbers of the application versions are accessible in Wave Companion. Version 2...
Wave User Manual 15 Quality Assurance Wave was designed to meet and to surpass several international standards. All Wave units are tested for quality assurance before delivery to customers. The following list shows the standards that Wave has been tested for: EN 12668 •...
To clean the instrument and its accessories use a soft cloth and ordinary liquid soap. Try to clean Wave as often as possible to avoid any accumulation of dust, oil, grease, or couplant. Special attention needs to be given to the battery door. Make sure the battery door gasket is properly clean and free of particles.
Users can recharge electronic devices with the USB-C connector available, but it may affect the durability of the battery. 16.6 Travelling When travelling, Wave should be placed in its transportation case to avoid any major damages and mechanical impacts. Version 2...
17 Additional Resources 17.1 Probes Before operating the Wave, connect it to a probe. Probes can be connected to sockets on the top of the instrument. Make sure to use appropriate cables and to properly connect them to the probes. Otherwise, it may lead to considerable power losses or to echo waveform perturbation.
Sonatest Limited in connection with the use, features and qualifications of the Wave are based on tests believed to be reliable, but the accuracy or completeness thereof is not guaranteed. Before using the product, you should determine its suitability for your intended use based on your knowledge of ultrasonic testing and the characteristics of materials.
Make sure you did not click the Freeze button or double-clicked the power-on to lock • the screen. If nothing is working with Wave, you can do a hard shutdown by long pressing and • holding the power-on button for 10 seconds. This action should be considered as a last resort.
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Wave User Manual Make sure you have not transferred a corrupted application. A corrupted application • features a logo with a crossed-out circle. You cannot open this application. You must replace the application with one that is not corrupted or simply deleted the corrupted application.
Wave User Manual 20 Glossary α (degree): Bevel angle α β (degree): Bevel angle β Angle (degree): Angle of the ultrasound beam exiting the probe API: American Petroleum Institute AWS: American welding Society DAC: Distance amplitude gain Delay (mm or in): Offset of the left side of A-scan.
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Wave User Manual S1 (mm or in): Weld depth of the bevel #1 S2 (mm or in): Weld depth of the bevel #2 TCG: Time corrected gain Transfer loss (dB): dB loss due to surface conditions, poor coupling etc. X-Offset (mm or in): Distance between the front of the probe and the exit point.
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