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  • Page 1 ® Nortec 2000D Operation Manual www.avionteq.com ® Nortec 2000 Dual Eddyscope Operation Manual 7720064 Staveley P/N # Rev. 6 March 2005 Staveley Instruments 421 North Quay Street Kennewick, Washington 99336 (509) 735-7550 Fax: (509) 735-4672 www.staveleyndt.com Rev 6 (3/2005)
  • Page 2 ® Nortec 2000D Operation Manual Rev 6 (3/2005)
  • Page 3 ® Nortec 2000D Operation Manual ©2003 Staveley Instruments, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nortec and Sonic are registered trademarks of Staveley Instruments, Inc., in the United States. This manual may not be copied in whole or in any portion by any means without the express written consent of Staveley Instruments, Inc. The material in this manual is for informational purposes and is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 4 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual Statement of Inspection and Warranty This statement covers new instruments, electromechanical devices, probes, transducers, and supplies manufactured and sold by Staveley NDT Technologies (hereinafter referred to as SNDT) to an end user in consideration of the purchase price paid.
  • Page 5 ® Nortec 2000D Operation Manual Calibration Intervals Calibration intervals should be established to ensure this equipment remains in tolerance during the entire operational period. As a manufacturer of this nondestructive test (NDT) equipment, we cannot make general recommendations since we have no detailed knowledge of the end use or of the environmental conditions in which the equipment is being used.
  • Page 6 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual Returning Instruments for Service If your instrument is in need of service, either under warranty or after your warranty period has expired, please contact the Staveley service center nearest you prior to returning the instrument. This will ensure that the instrument is repaired and returned to you as quickly as possible.
  • Page 7 ® Nortec 2000D Operation Manual Generic Immunity Standard — EN50082-1 ® This instrument and its accessories have been tested in This Nortec 2000D instrument with a functioning charger has accordance with EN55011, and have met the limits specified in performance characteristic “C” indicated for the Electrostatic EN50081-1 Class “A”...
  • Page 8 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual CAUTION Operators must receive adequate training before using this non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment. Operators must be trained in general NDT procedures and in the specific requirements for a particular test. Operators must also consult this manual for proper operation of this equipment prior to use.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    ® Nortec 2000D Operation Manual Table of Contents ® Nortec 2000D Preparation for Operation ............... 1 1.1 Unpacking the Nortec ® 2000D ......................... 2 1.2 Nortec ® 2000D/D+ Optional Accessories ......................2 1.3 Initial Inspection Checklist ..........................3 1.4 Power Requirements ............................4 1.5 Ni-MH Battery Characteristics .........................
  • Page 10 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual ® Nortec 2000D Computer Interface ................. 85 5.1 Description ............................... 86 5.2 RS-232C Communication ..........................86 5.3 DB9S Connector .............................. 87 5.4 Modes of Operation ............................88 5.5 Command Strings ............................88 5.6 Status Reporting .............................. 89 5.7 RS-232 Command Set .............................
  • Page 11 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual PowerLink™ Rev 6 (3/2005)
  • Page 12 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual Introduction to PowerLink™ ® ® The PowerLink™ feature enables the Nortec 2000D instrument to recognize Nortec PowerLink™ probes and scanners, configuring the instrument according to the parameters programmed into the ID chip. Each PowerLink™ probe is programmed at the factory to identify itself by model number, pre-selected operating frequency, and serial number.
  • Page 13 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual After the PowerLink™ screen appears, you can recall any existing program that has been saved in the program storage menu. By rotating the SmartKnob™ clockwise, the list of pre-stored programs and the date stored will appear at the bottom of the display.
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  • Page 15: Nortec 2000D Preparation For Operation

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual ® 1.0 Nortec 2000D Preparation for Operation What’s in this section? ® Unpacking the Nortec 2000D ® Nortec 2000D/D+ Optional Accessories Initial Inspection Checklist Power Requirements Ni-MH Battery Pack Characteristics Li-Ion Battery Pack Characteristics Charging the Ni-MH/Li-Ion Battery Pack Operating Environment frequency 87 khz...

  • Page 16: Unpacking The Nortec 2000D

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual Unpacking the Nortec ® 2000D All cartons should be opened and inspected upon receipt. The cartons and contents should be inspected for any signs of damage that may have occurred during shipment. If damage is noted, contact the carrier and retain the damaged shipping materials until an inspection can be performed by a representative of the carrier.

  • Page 17: Initial Inspection Checklist

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual The following is a list of probes and accessories that are used in the Application Section of this manual. • Nortec SL/1kHz-50 kHz/.31 PowerLink™ Surface Probe P/N # 9222161 • Nortec PL/500kHz-1MHz/A PowerLink™ Surface Probe P/N # 9222162 •...

  • Page 18: Power Requirements

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual Power Requirements ® As a fully portable inspection instrument, the Nortec 2000D relies on two nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery packs (one Li-Ion battery in 2000D+ models) as the primary source of power. The battery compartment is located at the rear of the unit and is conveniently accessed by loosening the two quick release screws and removing the battery cover.
  • Page 19 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS BATTERY • It is normal for the battery to become warm during For Optimum Performance charging or after use. • Refer to the manual that came with your instrument •...

  • Page 20: Ni-Mh Battery Characteristics

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual Ni-MH Battery Characteristics • Higher capacity — up to 40% longer run time than ordinary nickel-cadmium batteries of equivalent size • Fast Charge — approximately 4 - 6 hours • Long cycle life — up to 500 charge/discharge cycles •...

  • Page 21: Charging The Ni-Mh/Li-Ion Battery Pack

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual Charging the Ni-MH/Li-Ion Battery Pack Proper charging of the Ni-MH/Li-Ion battery packs is critical for overall life and performance. The Universal Battery Charger (UBC) will charge either the Li-Ion battery used in the single battery instruments or both Ni-MH batteries in the dual battery instruments.

  • Page 22: Charger Operation Instructions

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual 1.7.3 Charger Operation Instructions Connect the UBC to a source of AC power Connect either the single battery Li-Ion or dual Ni-MH cable to the instrument and charger. Ni-MH batteries: The red charging indicator will light, indicating that the batteries are charging. The charger will charge one battery and automatically switch to the second battery when the first is charged.

  • Page 23: Battery Characteristics

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual The Universal Battery Charger is designed to work with Staveley equipment only. 1.7.5 Battery Characteristics Most batteries will not deliver their full charge on first use or after extended storage. Use them until the instrument shuts off after full discharge (automatic low battery shut off) and recharge. This will recondition the battery.

  • Page 24: Operating Environment

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual NOTE: Scanners draw enough current from the batteries to significantly shorten battery life and operation of the instrument. Loading a scanner can activate the automatic low battery shutoff circuit when the batteries are nearly discharged. Operating Environment ®...

  • Page 25: Nortec ® 2000D Technical Data

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual ® 2.0 Nortec 2000D Technical Data What’s in this section? ® Nortec 2000D Technical Specifications frequency 87 khz angle v-gain 45.0 db h-gain 45.0 db probe drive main FREQ angle gain h-gain V-gain Rev 6 (3/2005) 2-11...

  • Page 26: Nortec ® 2000D Technical Specifications

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual Nortec ® 2000D Technical Specifications Basic Performance Probe Types Absolute and Differential in either Frequency bridge or reflection configuration, Range 100Hz to 12MHz I.D., O.D., Bolthole, Sliding, and Custom Special Product Orders Gain 0 to 90.0dB, readout in 0.1dB steps. (SPO).

  • Page 27: Basic Performance (Cont'd)

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual Basic Performance (cont’d) Serial Interface RS-232 compatible serial interface, Non-conductive adjustable from 2400 to 57600 baud, Coating with 9600 baud as the default set- Thickness Can measure non-conductive ting. coating thickness from 0.00" to 0.025". Accuracy ±0.001" over 0.00 Communicates with external com- to 0.015"...

  • Page 28: Inputs / Outputs

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual Inputs / Outputs Power 7-pin connector (2000D), 8-pin connector (2000D+) to operate the Digital instrument from AC power and Conductivity charge the internal batteries. Specification Digital conductivity display from 0.9% to 110% IACS. Accuracy RS232C DB9P connector for bidirectional within ±0.5% IACS from 0.9% to serial data by way of RS232C links...

  • Page 29: General

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual General Dimensions 9.5" L x 5.5" W x 3.6" D Low Battery Front panel display, a warning mes- (241mm x 140mm x 92mm) sage indicates less than ½ hour operating time remaining. Weight 2000D: 6lbs. (2.7Kg) with batteries installed.
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  • Page 31: Nortec 2000D Control Descriptions

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual ® 3.0 Nortec 2000D Control Descriptions What’s in this section? Alarm Operation Instrument Controls 3.10 Dual Frequency Mode Operation Power Button 3.11 Program Storage Soft Keys 3.12 Data Storage INC/DEC Arrow Keys 3.13 Setup Menu LCD/EL Display 3.14 Special Functions...

  • Page 32: Instrument Controls

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual Instrument Controls This section covers the operational controls of the Nortec ® 2000D. Signal Display Status Display Battery Level main Indicator Menu Display FREQ gain h-gain angle V-gain Soft Keys Alarm LEDs INC/DEC (up/down Power Button arrow) Keys MAIN PROG...

  • Page 33: Power Button

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual Power Button The Power button toggles instrument power on and off. Immediately after power is turned ON, an initialization routine is started. The instrument’s microprocessor determines the instrument configuration, performs power up diagnostics and calibration, and readies the instrument for operation. The instrument will normally attempt to restore its last configuration, but can be made to load factory default settings by pressing and holding the ERASE key while the instrument powers up.
  • Page 34 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual To the right of the impedance plane display area is the menu sidebar. The menu sidebar displays parameters that can be adjusted. The menu displayed is determined by which menu soft key is pressed. To select a parameter function, press the menu soft key corresponding to the function.

  • Page 35: El Hi-Brite Display

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual NOTE: Placing the LCD display in direct sunlight will result in temporary fade due to the elevation of internal liquid temperature beyond design specification. Shade or angle the display away from the sun to assure optimal function. 3.4.1 EL Hi-Brite Display The EL Hi-Brite Display feature is capable of switching from a 100% to 30% brightness level.

  • Page 36: Smartknob

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual SmartKnob™ The primary function of the SmartKnob™ is to change the selected instrument parameters. The parameter being adjusted will be displayed in inverse text directly above one of the menu soft keys. In some instances the SmartKnob™...
  • Page 37 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual Immediate Execution Keys Function Keys Figure 3-3. Immediate Execution/Function Keys MAIN Provides the menu that controls Frequency 1 and Frequency 2, Angle, Gain, H-Gain, and V- Gain parameters. FILTER Enables setting of the Low Pass and High Pass filters, Continuous Null, and Auto Liftoff. PROG Allows access to Store, Name, Erase, Print, and Recall of 100 test setups and to recall or print any of the test setups used in the 20 stored display locations.

  • Page 38: Menu Tree

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual 3.7.1 Menu Tree ® Nortec 2000D Menu Tree FREQ RECALL RECALL SWEEP TYPE VERSION ANGLE ERASE ERASE V-POS +/- OFF ALM DWL GAIN CONT NUL NAME NAME H-POS HORN H-GAIN A LIFT PRINT PRINT SCRN . . . SIZ/POS SYNC ANG V-GAIN...

  • Page 39: Basic Functions

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual Basic Functions • GAIN • DISPLAY • FREQUENCY • SWEEP • ANGLE • POSITION • FILTER • SCREEN MENU • CONT NULL • PERSIST (variable persistence) • AUTO LIFT • SWEEP ERASE • NULL • DISPLAY ERASE •...
  • Page 40 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual FILTER The Filter menu allows adjustment of the high or low pass filters. Low pass filters may be set from 10 Hz to 500 Hz with 1 Hz increments and then 50 Hz increments up to 2000 Hz. High pass filters may be set from 0 Hz to 500 Hz with 1 Hz increments.
  • Page 41 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual DISPLAY The Display feature contains menu parameters that control the Sweep display, and signal position. The Screen menu allows access for adjusting the persistence, erase, dot shape, and graticule. The Display menu is accessed by pressing the DISPL key. If in dual fre- quency mode, the Display menu allows access to the dual display menu as well.
  • Page 42 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual SWEEP ERASE The Sweep Erase function erases the sweep display once per trace. In the Sweep Mode, traces that are set for 0.055 seconds (55 milliseconds) per division or longer, will erase incrementally as each new set of data is drawn to the screen. Thus, all data will be on the screen for the same amount of time, regardless of its horizontal position on the sweep display.

  • Page 43: Alarm Operation

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual Alarm Operation ® The Nortec 2000D will operate using either a box or polar (circular) alarm in the impedance plane mode. In the sweep modes, the alarm is a threshold alarm that senses a crossing in the vertical direction. All alarms respond to the eddy current signal as it is being processed, and therefore react rapidly.

  • Page 44: Box Alarm

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual 3.9.1 Box Alarm Figure 3-4. Box Alarm Display BOX ALARM The Box Alarm is a rectangular box that represents limits to the allowable signal excursion before an alarm threshold setting is crossed. The box alarm is the most commonly used alarm and is specified in many test procedures.

  • Page 45: Polar Alarm

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual 3.9.2 Polar Alarm Figure 3-5. Polar Alarm Display POLAR ALARM The Polar Alarm is a circular alarm that is normally used to detect only a magnitude change beyond a certain threshold for the eddy current signal. The operator may vary the size and position of the polar alarm, although its default position at the center of the screen is normally the best position.

  • Page 46: Sweep Alarm

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual 3.9.3 Sweep Alarm Figure 3-6. Sweep Alarm Display SWEEP ALARM A simple high/low threshold alarm is available, when the Nortec ® 2000D instrument is oper- ated in Sweep Mode. This alarm is automatically selected when the display mode is set to Sweep Mode.
  • Page 47 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual ALARM HORN The Alarm Horn is an audible annunciator. This horn is internal to the instrument and is best used when background noise in the testing area is low. The Alarm Horn is turned on/off by pressing the HORN menu soft key and rotating the SmartKnob™...

  • Page 48: Dual Frequency Mode

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual 3.10 Dual Frequency Mode ® The operation of a Dual Frequency Nortec 2000D is an extention of single frequency operation. Parameters that are adjustable for the second frequency are Frequency, Gain, and Rotation. In the SETUP menu, the FREQ selection toggles between SINGLE and DUAL.
  • Page 49 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual V-GAIN 2 The V-Gain 2 option controls the vertical gain of Frequency 2, or if TRACKING is ON, the vertical gain of both Frequency 1and Frequency 2. The vertical gain of Frequency 2 will always be displayed. To change the vertical gain setting for Frequency 2, press the MAIN/FILTER key until the MAIN 2 menu is displayed, then press the V-GAIN2 menu softkey.
  • Page 50 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual If SPLIT SCREEN is ON, the following menu item will appear: SECND DISPLAY The Secnd Display controls the data on the second display. The second display is the right side of the display when SPLIT SCREEN is ON. The selections available are as follows: display frequency 1 data display frequency 2 data F1+F2...

  • Page 51: Program Storage

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual 3.11 Program Storage ® The Nortec 2000D is capable of storing and retrieving 120 complete instrument setups. The setups are recorded with date and time, and may be named using up to 29 alphanumeric characters. These names are input directly from the front panel of the instrument.
  • Page 52 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual Figure 3-7. Text Editor NAME The Name function allows the operator to enter a name of up to 29 characters for a stored program. Names may be used to describe the test settings that are stored, reference a written test procedure, and so on.
  • Page 53 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual RECALL Recall function changes the current instrument settings to those stored in the selected program storage location. Any settings used by the instrument prior to performing this function are overwritten. To recall a setting from the instrument, press the PROG key, then rotate the SmartKnob™ until the display highlights the desired setting.

  • Page 54: Data Storage

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual 3.12 Data Storage ® The Nortec 2000D has an extensive selection of data storage capabilities. Data may be stored using one of three different methods, and once stored, the information and instrument setups may be accessed in a variety of ways.
  • Page 55 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual FREEZE The screen Freeze function will store the information as it exists on the screen. This is analogous to taking a “snapshot” of the screen, as might be done with an oscilloscope camera. The freeze function may be used to store an impedance plane display or a sweep display. When this function is selected, the current date and time are recorded in memory.
  • Page 56 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual CAPTURE CONTINUOUS Capture Continuous records the same data as the Capture Once function. The difference is that the continuous function may be left on for an extended period of time, recording the eddy current signal continuously. Once the continuous capture is stopped, the most recent eddy current data may be recalled for replay on the screen.
  • Page 57 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual To recall a stored setting, first press the STORE key. Then select the desired storage location using the SmartKnob™. Press the RECALL menu soft key (if not already highlighted) to activate this function. Press ENTER to recall the data. Frozen data will be displayed immediately, while captured (replay) data will be displayed at the same rate it was recorded.
  • Page 58 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual NAME The Name function for stored data al- lows the operator to enter a name of up to 29 characters for STORE and PROG menu file locations and 38 characters for the Report Header . Names may be used to describe the test results that are stored, reference a written test procedure, and so on.

  • Page 59: Setup Menu

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual 3.13 Setup Menu The Setup menu allows the user to set and load defaults for the Nortec ® 2000D These include the report customization, language, frequency mode, clock, baud rate, reference memory, printer type, several reset functions, lock, and probe drive.
  • Page 60 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual 0 through 9, several special characters (, - / # %), and a blank space. Also appearing are the SAVE and QUIT menu soft keys, these are used to either save the changes after editing or to quit and return the item to the way it was originally. The item to be edited appears in inverse video at the bottom, with a carat (^) indicating the character position where the next entry will take place.
  • Page 61 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual NOTE: CLR DATA, clear stored data, will reset the items to default and clear all 20 stored data areas. (See Reset and Clear Functions in this section for more details.) LANGUAGE Sets the language used for menu text. Selections include English, Spanish, French, Ger- man, and Italian.
  • Page 62 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual BAUD RATE The Baud Rate of the RS-232 port is defaulted at 9600. The range of options includes 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, and 57600. Adjustment is accessed through the SETUP menu. To select a different baud rate press SETUP, then BAUD menu soft key. Toggle the INC/DEC arrow keys or rotate the SmartKnob™...
  • Page 63 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual CLEAR PROGRAMS The Clear Program function allows the inspector to remove all 100 stored program settings from the instrument in a single operation. This is useful when it is desired to load a new set of programs or to discard obsolete or superseded eddy current inspection techniques.This procedure should be done only after carefully examining the information stored in each of the programs to assure that it is not needed any more, or after downloading the stored programs...
  • Page 64 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual Toggle the INC/DEC arrow keys or rotate the SmartKnob™ until the correct printer selection is displayed on the menu display. To use a specific printer it must support or emulate one of the printer selection modes and be configured accordingly.
  • Page 65 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual PROBE DRIVE The Nortec ® 2000D instrument has 3 levels of probe drive that are operator selectable. These levels are denoted as LOW, MID, and HI. The approximate peak to peak voltages for each are 2, 6, and 12 volts, respectively. Mid probe drive (default) is normally sufficient for most eddy current testing.
  • Page 66 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual LOAD DEFAULT The Load Default settings function is useful to restore the instrument to a known state before changing instrument parameters for a new test. It assures that all parameters are a constant value before proceeding. The default settings for the Nortec ®...

  • Page 67: Special Functions

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual 3.14 Special Functions The Special Functions menu is provided for our customers to help meet their requirements and for future instrument expansion. VERSION The Version feature displays the instrument configuration. To access this feature, press the SPECIAL key, and then the VERSION menu soft key and ENTER.

  • Page 68: Waterfall Display Function

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual 3.15 Waterfall Display Function ® The Waterfall Display Function is used in conjunction with a PS-5AL scanner and Nortec 2000D. The term Waterfall is descriptive of the type of screen display that appears when this mode is used. It consists of a consecutive series of sweeps across the screen, each vertically offset slightly below the previous sweep.
  • Page 69 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual NOTE: For data evaluation, the WTRF ANGLE (waterfall angle) and DEPTH menu soft keys are used after the waterfall display has been generated. After highlighting one of these keys, pressing it again will cycle through displaying the whole waterfall scan, or displaying the highlighted scan by itself, or displaying the highlighted scan as an impedence plane signal.

  • Page 70: Conductivity Mode

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual 3.16 Conductivity Mode ® ® The Nortec 2000D instrument is capable of automatically detecting the existence of a Nortec 16-pin 60kHz or 480kHz conductivity probe, and will reconfigure the operating parameters to allow for conductivity measurements.
  • Page 71 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual CAL PT The Cal Pt feature displays the calibration point that is currently being taken. If recalibration is desired, this feature should be set to 1 and then repeat the Calibration procedure. To change the CAL PT, press the MAIN key, then CAL PT menu soft key. Once CAL PT is activated, the value may be changed by rotating the SmartKnob™...

  • Page 72: Conductivity Calibration

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual 3.16.1 Conductivity Calibration ® 1. Connect a Nortec conductivity probe to access the conductivity menu, and press MAIN/FILTER. 2. Set conductivity value for Cal Point 1. Press Value, rotate the smart knob to change the CONDUCT value to match the value of the lowest conductivity standard in the IACS range you are testing.

  • Page 73: Conductivity Alarm Menu

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual 3.16.2 Conductivity Alarm Menu CND LOW The Conductivity Low alarm limit is in %IACS, which directly compares with the conductivity reading on the display. To change CND LOW, select the ALARM key, then press CND LOW menu soft key. Once CND LOW is activated, the value may be changed by rotating the SmartKnob™...

  • Page 74: Liftoff Alarm Menu

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual 3.16.3 Liftoff Alarm Menu To change from CND LOW/HIGH to LIFT LOW/HIGH, press the DISPLAY/ALARM key again. LIFT LOW The Low Limit for the liftoff alarm is in mils (0.001”), this directly correlates with the liftoff reading on the display.

  • Page 75: Nortec 2000D Applications

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual ® 4.0 Nortec 2000D Applications What’s in this section? Impedance Plane Display — Conductivity Curve Surface Flaw Detection Second Layer Crack Detection Thickness Measurement Conductivity — Sorting Conductivity — Liftoff Measurement (Paint Layer Thickness Measurement) Corrosion Detection with Dual Frequency Scanner Operation Waterfall Display Functions...

  • Page 76: Impedance Plane Display-Conductivity Curve

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual Impedance Plane Display-Conductivity Curve Equipment Used: Nortec SL/1kHz-50 kHz/.31 PowerLink™ Surface Probe Staveley P/N # 9222161 Nortec Conductivity Samples (set of six) Staveley P/N # 1902474 CL/SC/6 Cable Staveley P/N # 9122083 Connect the probe. The PowerLink™ screen will appear. Rotate the SmartKnob™ to (•) Confirm, and press ENTER.
  • Page 77 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual STAVELEY INSPECTION REPORT Nortec 2000D INSPECTION REPORT NAME: CONDUCTIVITY CURVE DATE: 02/15/2003 TIME: 18:12 FREQ: 25kHz H GAIN: 43.5dB V GAIN: 43.5dB ANGLE: 55° H POS: V POS: LP FILT: HP FILT: SWEEP: HPF POLE: 2-POLE PROB DRV: SWP ERAS:...

  • Page 78: Surface Flaw Detection

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual Surface Flaw Detection Equipment Used: Nortec PL/100kHz-500kHz/A PowerLink™ Surface Probe Staveley P/N # 9222180 Nortec TB-S1 EDM Standard, with .040", .020", and .008" deep notches Staveley P/N # 1902510 CL/SC/6 Cable Staveley P/N # 9122083 Connect the probe.
  • Page 79 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual STAVELEY INSPECTION REPORT Nortec 2000D INSPECTION REPORT NAME: TB-S1 ALUMINUM EDM STANDARD DATE: 02/16/2003 TIME: 12:48 FREQ: 200kHz H GAIN: 60.0 dB V GAIN: 70.0 dB ANGLE: 69° H POS: V POS: LP FILT: HP FILT:OFF DISPLAY: HPF POLE: 2-POLE...

  • Page 80: Second Layer Crack Detection

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual Second Layer Crack Detection Second layer crack detection is an eddy current inspection method used mainly by the aerospace industry. Ultrasonic inspections of any but the top layer are usually impossible because the interface between layers reflects ultrasonic energy preventing any usable penetration.
  • Page 81 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual STAVELEY INSPECTION REPORT Nortec 2000D INSPECTION REPORT NAME: SECOND LAYER CRACK DETECTION DATE: 02/16/2003 TIME: 18:03 FREQ: 2.5kHz H GAIN: 60dB V GAIN: 65dB ANGLE: 270° H POS: V POS: LP FILT: HP FILT: DISPLAY: HPF POLE: 2-POLE PROB DRV:...

  • Page 82: Thickness Measurement

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual Thickness Measurement Thickness measurements of non-ferrous metals can be accomplished using eddy currents. It is important that a low enough frequency is selected to allow the eddy currents to penetrate the complete thickness being measured. The critical thickness for a given material and frequency is known as “one standard depth of penetration”.
  • Page 83 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual STAVELEY INSPECTION REPORT Nortec 2000D INSPECTION REPORT NAME: THICKNESS (corrosion) DATE: 02/15/2003 TIME: 16:43 FREQ: 1kHz H GAIN: 58dB V GAIN: 58dB ANGLE: 41° H POS: 78.5% V POS: LP FILT: HP FILT: DISPLAY: HPF POLE: 2-POLE PROB DRV: SWP ERAS:...
  • Page 84 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual Figure 4-4b. 4-70 Rev 6 (3/2005)

  • Page 85: Conductivity - Sorting

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual Conductivity — Sorting Equipment Used: Nortec SL/1kHz-50kHz/0.31 PowerLink™ Surface Probe Staveley P/N # 9222161 Nortec Conductivity Standards - set of six Staveley P/N # 1902474 CL/SC/6 Cable Staveley P/N # 9122083 Connect the probe. The PowerLink™ screen will appear. Rotate the SmartKnob™ to (•) Confirm, and press ENTER.
  • Page 86 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual STAVELEY INSPECTION REPORT Nortec 2000D INSPECTION REPORT NAME: CONDUCTIVITY - SORTING DATE: 02/16/2003 TIME: 17:09 FREQ: 50kHz H GAIN: 55 dB V GAIN: 63 dB P ANGLE: 133° H POS: V POS: LP FILT: HP FILT: DISPLAY: HPF POLE: 2-POLE...

  • Page 87: Conductivity - Liftoff Measurement (Paint Layer Thickness Measurement)

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual Conductivity — Liftoff Measurement (Paint Layer Thickness Measurement) ® The conductivity/non-conductive liftoff feature of the Nortec 2000D can only be accessed by connecting a Nortec ® conductivity probe. Equipment Used: Nortec 60kHz Conductivity probe with cable Nortec Conductivity Standards -(certified % IACS) NOTE: Recommended operating ranges.
  • Page 88 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual Set the VALUE to the highest value on the conductivity standard set. Press the VALUE menu soft key. Rotate the SmartKnob™ or press the INC/DEC arrow keys until the highest value of the conductivity standard set appears in the VALUE box. Place the probe on the standard set with the highest conductivity value, and press the SAVE menu soft key twice.

  • Page 89: Corrosion Detection With Dual Frequency

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual Corrosion Detection with Dual Frequency Equipment Used: CL/SC/6 Cable Staveley P/N # 9122083 SPO 5327L Staveley P/N # 9222343 SPO 5851 Corrosion STD. Staveley P/N # 1918643 With the Nortec ® 2000D instrument turned ON and probe connected, press the SETUP/ SPECIAL key to access the Setup Menu.
  • Page 90 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual Nortec SPO 5851 Corrosion Standard ® 1" 1" VARIABLE GAP SHIM Staple in 5" two places Material: plastic or paper, nominal thickness 0.003" 8" Figure 4-6. Dual Frequency Eddy Current for Second Layer Corrosion Standard Figure 4-7.
  • Page 91 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual Place probe on Position 1 and press NULL key. Place probe back on Position 2 and adjust Gain so that the signal moves down (vertically) 6 divisions. If nec- essary, re-adjust the Angle so that the Liftoff line is horizontal.
  • Page 92 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual If signal moves to the right, decrease the FREQ1 Horizontal Gain until the signal moves to the left and is almost horizontal. Press the MAIN/FILTER key twice to access the Frequency 1 Menu. Press the H-GAIN menu soft key until the Liftoff signal moves from right to left and is horizontal.
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  • Page 94: Scanner Operation

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual Scanner Operation The Nortec ® 2000D will operate any of the following optional scanners: RA 2000, Spitfire 2000, PS-5AL, MiniMite, and 19/RA. Simply connect the scanner to the Nortec ® 2000D, and the PowerLink™ feature will recognize the existence of the scanner (except the 19/RA, which does not PowerLink™).

  • Page 95: Waterfall Display Functions

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual Waterfall Display Functions The Waterfall mode of operation is used in conjunction with a PS-5AL scanner. The PS-5AL type of scanner not only rotates the sensor head, but also gradually moves the sensor head in an axial direction. When the PS-5AL scanner is used in a fastener hole, the rotation provides a sweep of the hole at a certain depth and the vertical movement of the sensor head provides consecutive sweeps at different depths.
  • Page 96 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual Insert a probe into the PS-5AL scanner, check for correct switch settings. (Note the follow- ing switch settings) e l f e l f l a i e l f e l f l a i o t l With the instrument turned ON, connect the scanner cable to the scanner, then connect the scanner cable to the PROBE connector on the Nortec 2000D instrument.
  • Page 97 Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual Press the WTRFL. . . soft key and rotate the SmartKnob™ to the ON position. The Waterfall Dis- play is now active. Press the ERASE key to start the Water- fall. For additional information see Section 3.15, Waterfall Display Function.
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  • Page 99: Nortec 2000D Computer Interface

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual ® 5.0 Nortec 2000D Computer Interface What’s in this section? Description RS-232C Communication DB9S Connector Modes of Operation Command Strings Status Reporting RS-232 Command Set RS-232 Quick Reference frequency 87 khz angle v-gain 45.0 db h-gain 45.0 db probe drive...

  • Page 100: Description

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual Description ® The Nortec 2000D Eddyscope has the capability of being controlled and monitored by an external computer or terminal. The RS-232C communication port allows an external device to send commands to or obtain information from the Nortec ®...

  • Page 101: Db9S Connector

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual DB9S Connector This serial connector is designed to plug directly into an industry standard IBM-AT compatible serial con- nector. Using a readily available 9-pin to 25-pin serial adapter cable, it will also connect to standard IBM-PC serial connectors by using a 25-pin to 25-pin cable with female connectors on both ends.

  • Page 102: Modes Of Operation

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual Modes of Operation ® The Nortec 2000D has two communication modes, HOST mode that permits computer communication with ® the instrument, and TERMINAL mode that is designed for use with a terminal. Each time the Nortec 2000D is powered on, the operating mode is set to HOST mode.

  • Page 103: Status Reporting

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual Status Reporting ® After receiving a command, the Nortec 2000D checks the string for errors. If no errors are detected, the ® desired operation is executed. Upon completion of error checking or command execution, the Nortec 2000D reports back to the host/terminal with a prompt.
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    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual 5.7.2 Special Features " " ? # " " # " " # c i l L " " P " " P " " ? " " P " " c i l " "...
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  • Page 120: Box Alarm Commands

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual 5.7.3 Box Alarm Commands B " " ? B " " # B " " ? # " " # B " " # c i l B " " ? B " " # o l l i l a : y t...
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  • Page 122: Sweep Alarm Commands

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual 5.7.4 Sweep Alarm Commands S " " ? # " " # S " " # c i l o l l i l a : y t < < S " " ? # " "...

  • Page 123: Polar Alarm Commands

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual 5.7.5 Polar Alarm Commands P " " ? # " " # P " " # c i l o l l i l a : y t < < P " " ? # " "...
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  • Page 125: Program Storage Commands

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual 5.7.6 Program Storage Commands P " " ? # " " # P " " # c i l E " , " F " , " c i l c i l P " "...
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  • Page 129: Data Storage Commands

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual 5.7.7 Data Storage Commands " " ? # " " # " " # c i l E " , " F " , " c i l c i l " " # c i l "...
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  • Page 134: Miscellaneous Commands

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual 5.7.8 Miscellaneous Commands A " " ? # " " # c i l c i l c i l c i l V " " ? " " A c i l c i l c i l c i l r i f...
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  • Page 143: Rs-232 Quick Reference

    Nortec ® 2000D Operation Manual RS-232 Quick Reference t l i t l i o t t l a t l a t c i t i t a c i t l a t o i t c i t o i t o i t i r t...
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