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NOVOTEST UT-3M-EMA Operating Manual

Electromagnetic-acoustic ema thickness gauge
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Postal address and registered address:
51200, Novomoskovsk, Spasskaya Str., 5
Sales office:
landline: +38-056-767-23-25 (multichannel)
mobile: +38-067-565-82-33
sales@novotest.com.ua
http://novotest.ua/
Warranty repair and servicing:
(Electromagnetic-acoustic) EMA Thickness
tel. +38-056-767-20-25
Gauge NOVOTEST UT-3M-EMA

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  • Page 1 Postal address and registered address: 51200, Novomoskovsk, Spasskaya Str., 5 Sales office: landline: +38-056-767-23-25 (multichannel) mobile: +38-067-565-82-33 sales@novotest.com.ua http://novotest.ua/ Warranty repair and servicing: (Electromagnetic-acoustic) EMA Thickness tel. +38-056-767-20-25 Gauge NOVOTEST UT-3M-EMA...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operating manual EMA Thickness Gauge NOVOTEST UT-3M-EMA CONTENTS 1 Description and operation of the device and its components..............4 1.1 Intended use ............................ 4 1.2 Device specifications ........................4 1.3 Package ............................5 1.4 Device components ......................... 5 1.5 Transducer ............................6 1.6 Structure and functioning ........................
  • Page 3 – EMA Thickness Gauge NOVOTEST UT-3M-EMA (hereinafter referred to as the device or thickness gauge). The document contains the specification, description of the design and operating principle, as well as the information necessary for the right product operation.

  • Page 4: Description And Operation Of The Device And Its Components

    1.2 Device specifications Electromagnetic-acoustic (EMA) thickness gauge NOVOTEST UT-3М-EMA is a portable device enclosed in a shockproof casing with the chipboard, electronic components, and lithium-ion battery. The product specifications are shown in the tab. 1.1.

  • Page 5: Package

    1.1 shows the components of the device. 1 – casing; 2 – contrast color LCD/TFT display; 3 – keyboard; 4 – transducer connection sockets; 5 –mini-USB slot. Figure 1.1 – Electromagnetic-acoustic (EMA) thickness gauge NOVOTEST UT-3М-EMA Page. 5 RDC.ED.UT-3M-EMA.000 OM...

  • Page 6: Transducer

    Operating manual EMA Thickness Gauge NOVOTEST UT-3M-EMA The keyboard buttons and their functions: – Turning on/off; – “Back” button (returning to a previous section of the menu); – Saving of a reading; – Parameters menu; – Navigation through the menu;...

  • Page 7: Structure And Functioning

    Operating manual EMA Thickness Gauge NOVOTEST UT-3M-EMA 3. If operator puts the device on a test object quickly and carelessly, it might bump against due to additional acceleration caused by the magnetic field. To save the service life of the transducer, it is recommended to place it on a test object smoothly and hold the device meanwhile.

  • Page 8: Means Of Measurement, Device, And Accessories

    If the permissible error is exceeded, the device must be calibrated according to c. 2.3.2.5. Adjustment and setting of the device must be done by NOVOTEST. 1.9 Marking The front panel of the device must show the designation of the device and the trademark of NOVOTEST.

  • Page 9: Intended Use

    Operating manual EMA Thickness Gauge NOVOTEST UT-3M-EMA 2 INTENDED USE 2.1 Operating restrictions The device must be operated away from dust and aggressive environments, and with consideration of features of the test objects in line with the agreed technical specifications, and the device must be used within its technical characteristics.

  • Page 10: Operation

    Operating manual EMA Thickness Gauge NOVOTEST UT-3M-EMA Caution! Disconnecting the plug from the socket, hold it by the ribbed part and never pull the cable! Connection Disconnection is wrong Disconnection is right Figure 2.2 – Handling of the connectors Note – The transducer should be connected when the device is off.

  • Page 11: Measurement" Mode

    Operating manual EMA Thickness Gauge NOVOTEST UT-3M-EMA The main menu of the thickness gauge consists of four sections: 1. “MEASUREMENT” – entering the measurement mode; 2. “ARCHIVE” – displaying of all the saved measurement results; 3. “SETTINGS” – in this section, the following parameters can be set: language, brightness, color scheme, sound, type f., clear SD card, transducer, material, scale, time and date;...
  • Page 12 Operating manual EMA Thickness Gauge NOVOTEST UT-3M-EMA In the “AUTO” mode (fig. 2.6), the speed of ultrasound velocity in the test object must be set (the measurement of the velocity). The ultrasound velocity should be set through the calibration, or manually in the “SPEED”...
  • Page 13 Operating manual EMA Thickness Gauge NOVOTEST UT-3M-EMA Table 2.1 – Parameters of “MANUAL” mode Categories Parameters PIQUE- AMP. START WIDTH THRESHOLD DUR. DELAY. LEVEL PIQUE START FRONT AMP. THRESHOLD DUR. DELAY. AVG. START ECHO AMP. WIDTH THRESHOLD DUR. DELAY. GATE А/...
  • Page 14 Operating manual EMA Thickness Gauge NOVOTEST UT-3M-EMA Table 2.2 – “В SCAN” parameters Groups Parameters THRESHOLD THRESHOLD AUTO MIN. MAX. SIGNAL THRESHOLD THRESHOLD MIN. MAX. SIGNAL PIQUE- THRESHOLD THRESHOLD MIN. MAX. SIGNAL PIQUE THRESHOLD THRESHOLD FRONT MIN. MAX. SIGNAL THRESHOLD...
  • Page 15 Operating manual EMA Thickness Gauge NOVOTEST UT-3M-EMA FRONT REF. THRESHOLD 2 THRESHOLD 1 SIGNAL ECHO REF. THRESHOLD 2 THRESHOLD 1 SIGNAL ECHO-ECHO REF. THRESHOLD 2 THRESHOLD 1 SIGNAL Description of settings of the “CONTROL” mode: – “REF.”: reference thickness; – “THRESHOLD 1” and “THRESHOLD 2”: minimum and maximum thresholds of the thickness measurement;...

  • Page 16: Settings" Mode

    Operating manual EMA Thickness Gauge NOVOTEST UT-3M-EMA Figure 2.12 – “PUT ON THE SAMPLE” The device will make a measurement and display the thickness of the reference sample. If the measured value is different from the reference sample and error is more than (0.01h + 0.05) mm, the device must be re-calibrated.

  • Page 17: Archive" Mode

    Operating manual EMA Thickness Gauge NOVOTEST UT-3M-EMA To navigate through «SETTINGS» menu, use “ ” and “ ” buttons, to select the parameter to be changed, press “ ”, and select the needed value by pressing “ ”, “ ”, “...

  • Page 18: Measurement

    Operating manual EMA Thickness Gauge NOVOTEST UT-3M-EMA 2.3.6 Measurement Before using the device, make sure that the battery is charged sufficiently. The green battery icon confirms that the battery is charged by 100%. If there is no charge or the charge is low (the red icon), the battery must be charged by a charger or by connecting the device to a PC.

  • Page 19: Maintenance Of The Device And Its Components

    3.2.1 Basic warranty The device purchased from NOVOTEST or an authorized dealer is covered by the basic warranty – 3 years, subject to the timely maintenance at least once a year. If any part of the device fails due to the defect of the material or a manufacturer, it shall be repaired or replaced by the manufacturer, or any authorized dealer of NOVOTEST, regardless of the transferring of the ownership right to a third party during the warranty period.

  • Page 20: Owner Obligations

    Therefore, the device owner should:  If any defect or fault is found, submit the device to NOVOTEST or the authorized dealer of NOVOTEST for a warranty repair as soon as possible. This can minimize the repair required for the device.

  • Page 21: Cases Uncovered By Warranty

    NOVOTEST puts a stamp in the right place under the record about the performed procedure. If any failure in the device is found, it shall be submitted to NOVOTEST for maintenance. Table 3.3 lists the failures that operator can eliminate individually.
  • Page 22 Operating manual EMA Thickness Gauge NOVOTEST UT-3M-EMA Table 3.1 – Possible failures and methods of elimination Name of failure, signs, and Possible reason Method of elimination additional evidence Check the presence and condition The device does not turn on No power supply...

  • Page 23: Running Repairs

    Operating manual EMA Thickness Gauge NOVOTEST UT-3M-EMA 4 RUNNING REPAIRS By design and operating conditions, the device belongs to the devices that should be repaired by specialized companies or a manufacturer. To submit the device to the service center (SC) for warranty service, the registration certificate of the device must be submitted.
  • Page 24 Operating manual EMA Thickness Gauge NOVOTEST UT-3M-EMA ANNEX A The velocity of transversal wave propagation in materials Table 1 – Velocity of transversal wave propagation in the materials Material The velocity of transversal waves, m/s Aluminum 3100 Beryllium 8900 Bronze (phosphorous)

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