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Mach-I
OPERATING MANUAL
1.0 Mach-I Introduction.............................................................................1
2.0 Ultrasonic Flaw Detector Basics ..............................................................4
4.0 Operating Detail .................................................................................11
6.0 Printer Interface .................................................................................29
7.0 Power Supply ....................................................................................30
8.0 Precautions .......................................................................................31
9.0 Technical Specifications .........................................................................32
10.0 Menu Tree .........................................................................................................36
Mach-I
OPERATING MANUAL
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MACH-I
OPERATING MANUAL
Rev. 2.0 1/12/06

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    MACH-I OPERATING MANUAL Mach-I OPERATING MANUAL Rev. 2.0 1/12/06 PAGE 1 of 37 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 Mach-I Introduction…………….…………………………………………………….1 2.0 Ultrasonic Flaw Detector Basics ………..……………………………………………4 3.0 Mach-I Controls ……….. ………….…………………………………………………7 4.0 Operating Detail ………………………………………………………………………11 5.0 Time/Date setting, Factory Defaults ………………………………………………..

  • Page 2: Mach-I Introduction

    The Mach-I is a portable, compact, lightweight and user friendly Digital Ultrasonic Flaw Detector. The Mach-I has a COLOR LCD display which provides a wide viewing angle and allows for fast scanning speeds. The Mach-I’s fully charged battery gives continuous operation of eight hours and charging time is just 2 to 3 hours.
  • Page 3 Dual probes are suitable for thickness gauging of pitting and corrosion and are also better for near surface resolution. Mach-I OPERATING MANUAL Rev. 2.0 1/12/06 PAGE 5 of 37 3.

  • Page 4: Mach-I Controls

    Rev. 2.0 1/12/06 PAGE 7 of 37 POWER Key The Mach-I can be switched ON and OFF using this key. ZOOM Key By pressing the Zoom key, A-Scan expands to full screen. Menu parameters disappear from the LCD and only A-Scan is displayed. By pressing any other...
  • Page 5 Reject function activation is indicated by this LED. Gate LED The Gate LED’s provide visual indication of Gate alarm preset conditions. (LED 1 and LED 2 represent Gate 1 and Gate 2 respectively). Mach-I OPERATING MANUAL Rev. 2.0 1/12/06 PAGE 9 of 37 Parameter All function (parameter) values are displayed in this area of LCD.

  • Page 6: Operating Detail

    4.0 Operating Detail The Mach-I is a user friendly, menu driven Ultrasonic Flaw Detector. To access any parameter, various menus are available. Details of all menus and parameters are below. First menu is the Mach I’s basic menu. In this menu, basic functions of an Ultrasonic Flaw Detector like Range, Zero Offset, Delay and Gain functions are covered.
  • Page 7 ●Mach-I calibration procedure for 4 inch test range using single element (Normal) probe 1. Set the required range to 4 inches using RANGE UP/DN keys. 2. Couple the probe on 1 inch thickness of V1 reference block and set first echo at 1 inch using ZERO UP/DN keys.
  • Page 8 Gate end can be directly set in terms of inch/mm. LEVEL Gate Threshold Level can be directly set in terms of the percentage of Full Scale Height (FSH). Mach-I OPERATING MANUAL Rev. 2.0 1/12/06 PAGE 15 of 37 ●Set up gate to trigger when any echo crosses the 50% FSH between 1.0 in. and 4.0 inches.
  • Page 9 LEVEL Gate Threshold Level can be directly set in terms of the percentage of GAIN 1 the Full Scale Height (FSH). 25.0 dB Mach-I OPERATING MANUAL Rev. 2.0 1/12/06 PAGE 17 of 37 Fourth Menu covers Memory storage/recall and Trace printout functions.
  • Page 10 LCD screen as “OVER WRITE DATA” “YES - PRESS HOT KEY”, “NO – PRESS ANY KEY”. OPERATOR: JOB DETAIL: DEFECT DETAIL: REMARK: Mach-I OPERATING MANUAL Rev. 2.0 1/12/06 PAGE 19 of 37 Fifth Menu covers Reject of unwanted signals, Set Reference, Video setting and Testing mode selection function.
  • Page 11 GAIN 1 Press SET UP/DN keys to accept the peak points selected by the CURSOR. 25.0 dB Mach-I OPERATING MANUAL Rev. 2.0 1/12/06 PAGE 21 of 37 ●To digitally draw DAC curve to join four peaks of the echo signals using 1.0 inch thick reference block and a range of 5.0 inches.
  • Page 12 4.000 REF 25.0 GAIN 1 25.0 dB Mach-I OPERATING MANUAL Rev. 2.0 1/12/06 PAGE 23 of 37 ●To measure Sound path, Surface and Depth distance when 45 deg. probe is used. 1. Go to GATE 1 menu and enable Gate to PLOGIC/NLOGIC.
  • Page 13 UNIT UP/DN keys. INCHES Note: When changing UNIT, Calibration will be changed. REF 25.0 GAIN 1 25.0 dB Mach-I OPERATING MANUAL Rev. 2.0 1/12/06 PAGE 25 of 37 Ninth Menu covers miscellaneous functions, which are described below.

  • Page 14: Time/Date Setting, Factory Defaults

    5.2 Factory Default Calibration set-up In the Mach-I, the last calibration set-up remains stored. The Mach-I will utilize the last calibration set-up at start up. However, if the stored calibration becomes corrupted, the unit will start with the factory default calibration set up. To recall the factory default calibration set-up, press and hold Key 4.

  • Page 15: Printer Interface

    6.0 Printer Interface The Mach-I can print a copy of A-Scan patterns with full calibration set-up values. This requires a conventional PC printer having a Serial Communication connector. The printer should be an IBM- PC compatible with the serial port – Serial printer EPSON FX/LQ type is recommended.

  • Page 16: Precautions

    ●Wipe couplant off probes and Mach-I after each use. ●When battery pack is out-of Mach-I, keep battery contacts away from metal objects. ●Never heat the battery pack (Mach001) nor throw into a fire. Mach-I OPERATING MANUAL Rev.
  • Page 17 : High brightness Color TFT LCD Display. Display area 320 x 240 pixel (122 x 92 mm). Eleven different color scheme options. Full Screen : By pressing Zoom key A-Scan can be displayed in Full Screen area. Mach-I OPERATING MANUAL Rev. 2.0 1/12/06 PAGE 33 of 37 Reference A-Scan...

  • Page 18: Menu Tree

    LEVEL PLOGIC NLOGIC Forth Menu MEMORY MEM NO ACTION NOTE SET-UP RECALL SAVE DELETE A SCAN RECALL SAVE Mach-I OPERATING MANUAL Rev. 2.0 1/12/06 PAGE 35 of 37 SEND PRINT DELETE DETAIL Fifth Menu REJECT POWER DAMPING MODE SINGLE HIGH...
  • Page 19 ENVELOP FILLED Tenth Menu HORN BEEP Mach-I OPERATING MANUAL Rev. 2.0 1/12/06 PAGE 37 of 37...

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