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- Page 1 Operating Manual SONO-PR 200 Broadband ultrasonic pulser-receiver for nondestructive testing Translation of the German Original Revision: 2.0 | 2022-10-14...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
4.4 Setting the signal trigger ..................... 30 4.5 Setting the operation mode ..................32 4.6 Setting the transmitter pulse type................33 Performing a work order....................34 Connecting a probe (SONOTEC probes) ..............34 Setting up parameters ....................36 Saving settings ......................37 2 / 47... - Page 3 Operating Manual | Content SONO-PR 200 5.4 Overwriting an existing setup ..................38 Loading settings ......................39 Maintaining the system ....................40 Replacing fuses ......................40 Cleaning .......................... 41 6.3 Maintenance ........................41 Technical data ....................... 42 Disposal .......................... 45 Warranty ........................
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Page 4: Introduction
Operating Manual | 1 Introduction SONO-PR 200 1 Introduction This section is intended to explain function, structure and representations of the document to simplify handling of the document. Notes on this documentation Purpose This document constitutes an integral part of the product and contains important advice on safe operation as well as all information on intended and efficient use. -
Page 5: Identification Of Warning Instructions
Operating Manual | 1 Introduction SONO-PR 200 1.3 Identification of warning instructions Classes of danger, signal words and colors This document contains warnings regarding hazards of different classifications. These classes are characterized by signal words and colors. They include the following: DANGER Warns of immediate danger, which, if ignored, may lead to death or serious injury. -
Page 6: Safety Instructions
Operating Manual | 2 Safety instructions SONO-PR 200 2 Safety instructions This section contains safety information relating to the protection of persons as well as safe and fault-free operation. All user groups of the product must be aware of and follow these safety provisions. -
Page 7: Basic Hazards
Operating Manual | 2 Safety instructions SONO-PR 200 2.2 Basic hazards Definition Basic hazards are residual risks that remain even with safety-conscious intended use. State of the art The product meets the current state of the art and applicable safety rules. All components of the product are tested thoroughly before they leave the factory and are delivered in a condition for safe operation. -
Page 8: Personnel And Qualifications
Requirements for ultrasonic testing Operators must have thorough expertise, skills and experience to avoid errors that may lead to unforeseeable consequences. SONOTEC recommends that operators should undergo professional ultrasonic testing training according to applicable regulations. Nondestructive ultrasonic testing may only be carried out when the following (minimum) conditions are met: •... -
Page 9: Safety-Conscious Working Practices
Do not use the product and its accessories if they display functional errors and/or visible damage. • Only connect the product to approved equipment received from SONOTEC GmbH or its sales partners. • Handle the product with care and protect it against major shocks. - Page 10 Spare parts and accessories Spare parts and accessories must comply with the technical requirements specified by SONOTEC GmbH and its suppliers. Whenever original parts are used, compliance is given. No alterations to the software Do not alter the supplied software or commission software alterations to third parties. The software may not be disassembled, decrypted or decompiled in full or in part.
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Page 11: Description Of The Device
Integration into automated testing systems 3.2 Prohibited use Any use not approved by SONOTEC GmbH is prohibited and may lead to injury or damage to property. SONOTEC GmbH accepts no liability for damage caused by prohibited use of the product. -
Page 12: Scope Of Delivery
Operating Manual | 3 Description of the device SONO-PR 200 3.3 Scope of delivery The following components are part of the scope of delivery: • SONO-PR 200 (configuration depending on the specific order) • Power cord • Operating Manual The following configurations are available:... -
Page 13: Device Labeling
Operating Manual | 3 Description of the device SONO-PR 200 3.4 Device labeling Identification plate The identification plate is located on the back side of the device. Please keep the data on the identification plate ready whenever you contact customer service. -
Page 14: Front Side Of The Device
Operating Manual | 3 Description of the device SONO-PR 200 3.5 Front side of the device Structure Figure 2: Front side of the device with its components Description Component On/off switch Touch screen (see "3.7 Touch screen", page 16) Probe output (receiver) -
Page 15: Back Side Of The Device
Operating Manual | 3 Description of the device SONO-PR 200 3.6 Back side of the device Structure Figure 3: Back side of the device with connections Description Component Analog HF Out • Analog high frequency signal output • Type: BNC connector RS-232 interface •... -
Page 16: Touch Screen
Operating Manual | 3 Description of the device SONO-PR 200 3.7 Touch screen The touch screen is used to set the parameters of SONO-PR 200. This section describes the screens individual of the touch screen. 3.7.1 Main menu Function The “Main menu” screen contains a list of all configurable parameters as well as functions for saving and loading settings. - Page 17 Operating Manual | 3 Description of the device SONO-PR 200 Type Description/function 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 32 μJ Available for “SPIKE” pulse only. Voltage Setting the pulser output voltage: • in “P/E” mode: 10 … 100 V (in 10 V increments) •...
- Page 18 Operating Manual | 3 Description of the device SONO-PR 200 Type Description/function Trigger Switching the signal triggering mode: INTERN (internal trigger – PRF) EXTERN (external trigger) Frequency (Width) Setting the pulse width: Range: 63 … 1000 ns Available for “RECT” pulse only.
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Page 19: Settings
Operating Manual | 3 Description of the device SONO-PR 200 3.7.2 Settings Function The “Settings” screen is used to set parameter values. Structure Figure 5: “Settings“ screen with components Description Type Description/function Device communication • OK: Device communication okay status •... -
Page 20: Setups
Operating Manual | 3 Description of the device SONO-PR 200 3.7.3 Setups Function In the “Setups” screen, all set parameters may be saved as one specific setup. In total, 15 setups may be saved. Existing setups may be overwritten with new settings. -
Page 21: Brightness
Operating Manual | 3 Description of the device SONO-PR 200 3.7.4 Brightness Function In the “Brightness” screen, the brightness of the touch screen may be adjusted. Structure Figure 7: “Brightness” screen with components Description Type Description/function Home Switching to the “Main menu” screen Increasing brightness Increasing brightness of the touch screen. -
Page 22: Rs-232 Interface
Operating Manual | 3 Description of the device SONO-PR 200 3.8 RS-232 interface The SONO-PR 200 may be controlled by a personal computer via the RS-232 interface. Currently set parameters may be read out and modified. This section describes the RS-232 interface of the SONO-PR 200. - Page 23 Operating Manual | 3 Description of the device SONO-PR 200 Command Description Available parameter values EY=x\r\n Sets the energy in μJ x = 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 Available for “SPIKE” pulse only. GN= x\r\n Sets the gain in dB...
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Page 24: Queries
3.8.3 Queries Description The RS-232 interface may be used to send queries for determining the parameter values currently set in the SONO-PR 200. After sending a query, the SONO-PR 200 will return one of the following responses: Query Response Valid Queried parameter including value Example: PRF = 10.00 KHz\r\n... - Page 25 FR?\r\n Frequency (square pulse) query FREQUENCY = x KHz\r\n Available for “RECT” pulse only. VN?\r\n Device identification query SONO-PR 200 VERSION x\r\n x = firmware version number Examples The following table contains examples of queries and responses: Query Response PF=?\r\n PRF = 10.00 KHz\r\n...
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Page 26: Parameter Dependencies
Depending on the values of set parameters, some parameters will automatically be constrained by the SONO-PR 200. If the SONO-PR 200 is controlled by software, all depending parameters should be queried after parameter setting to ensure the software update. Parameter to be set... -
Page 27: Preparing A Work Order
As independent device Place the SONO-PR 200 on a level, non-slip bearing surface. Within a 19 inch equipment rack Secure the SONO-PR 200 within the 19 inch equipment rack to prevent shifting, slipping or falling. Observe free accessibility! Always position the device in a way that gives free access to the On/off switch and all connections. -
Page 28: Connecting External Devices
For triggering signals, an oscilloscope and a trigger source may be connected to the SONO- PR 200's back side (see "3.6 Back side of the device", page 15). Connect the external equipment to the SONO-PR 200 depending on the kind of signal triggering. - Page 29 Operating Manual | 4 Preparing a work order SONO-PR 200 External signal trigger Figure 9: Connection diagram for external signal trigger Description/function Oszilloscope Trigger signal input Signal input Trigger source Trigger signal output Trigger signal output Trigger signal input Signal output 29 / 47 Revision: 2.0 | 2022-10-14...
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Page 30: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Touch Screen
Operating Manual | 4 Preparing a work order SONO-PR 200 4.3 Adjusting the brightness of the touch screen Description The brightness of the touch panel screen may be adjusted to the brightness of the surroundings/work place in predefined increments. Procedure Tap the “Brightness”... - Page 31 Operating Manual | 4 Preparing a work order SONO-PR 200 Set the type of signal trigger with the left/right buttons of the directional pad. • Internal signal trigger: INTERN • External signal trigger: EXTERN Set the signal trigger according to the applicable connection diagram (see "4.2 Connecting external devices", page 28).
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Page 32: Setting The Operation Mode
Operating Manual | 4 Preparing a work order SONO-PR 200 4.5 Setting the operation mode Description Depending on the probe to be connected, the operating mode must be adapted. Procedure Tap the Mode button on the “Main menu” screen. The “Settings” screen opens. -
Page 33: Setting The Transmitter Pulse Type
Operating Manual | 4 Preparing a work order SONO-PR 200 4.6 Setting the transmitter pulse type Description Before connecting a probe, a suitable transmitter pulse type must be set. CAUTION Destruction of probes due to transmitter pulses with wrong polarity! The use of transmitter pulses with the wrong polarity may lead to destruction of probes. -
Page 34: Performing A Work Order
For connection of a probe, please refer to the description of the device front side (see "3.5 Front side of the device", page 14). Connect the probe to the SONO-PR 200 depending on the probe type. 34 / 47 Revision: 2.0 | 2022-10-14... - Page 35 Operating Manual | 5 Performing a work order SONO-PR 200 T/R probe Figure 10: T/R probe connection diagram Description/function Receiver (red connector) Transmitter (black connector) 35 / 47 Revision: 2.0 | 2022-10-14...
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Page 36: Setting Up Parameters
Operating Manual | 5 Performing a work order SONO-PR 200 Straight beam probe (with/without delay) Figure 11: Straight beam probe connection diagram Description/function Transmitter/receiver (black connector) 5.2 Setting up parameters Description The values of all configurable parameters may be adjusted to the task at hand. -
Page 37: Saving Settings
5.3 Saving settings Description The set values of all parameters may be saved in a setup. Thus, settings for differing tasks may be saved in the device and loaded when needed. SONO-PR 200 offers 15 different storage locations for setups. Procedure Tap the Save button on the “Main menu”... -
Page 38: Overwriting An Existing Setup
Operating Manual | 5 Performing a work order SONO-PR 200 5.4 Overwriting an existing setup Description Setups with saved settings may be overwritten by modified/new settings. ATTENTION Data loss during overwrite! The settings will be overwritten without confirmation prompt. •... -
Page 39: Loading Settings
Operating Manual | 5 Performing a work order SONO-PR 200 5.5 Loading settings Description All setups saved in the device may be loaded when needed. Thus, it is not necessary to reset each parameter individually. Besides, it is possible to use predefined settings for recurring tasks. -
Page 40: Maintaining The System
(restart). Before you begin Turn off the SONO-PR 200. Remove the mains cable. Remove all connected cables from the SONO-PR 200. Procedure Pull the fuse holder from the slot. Replace the fuse or fuses. Only use fuses that comply with the stipulated ratings! Push the fuse holder into the slot until it snaps in. -
Page 41: Cleaning
ATTENTION Check the compatibility of used cleaning agents! The compatibility of all cleaning agents with used materials and colors must be confirmed and approved by SONOTEC GmbH or the respective supplier. Unsuitable cleaning agents Do not clean the product with: •... -
Page 42: Technical Data
7 Technical data General data Article number 200 09 0001: SONO-PR 200 Spike Pulser – Rack mount 200 09 0009: SONO-PR 200 Spike Pulser – Desktop 200 09 0015: SONO-PR 200 Combi Pulser – Desktop 200 09 0016: SONO-PR 200 Combi Pulser – Rack mount Dimensions 19“, 2 U (rack units) - Page 43 Operating Manual | 7 Technical data SONO-PR 200 Spike pulser Open circuit voltage 277 V Energy 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 32 μJ Rise time < 1 ns Damping 6.5 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 26 | 30 | 40 | 50 Ω...
- Page 44 Operating Manual | 7 Technical data SONO-PR 200 Receiver Equivalent input noise level 2 nV / √Hz (gain: 54 dB; attenuation: 0 dB; full bandwidth) Crosstalk attenuation > 80 dB at 10 MHz Trigger Source Internal or external Max. trigger rate...
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Page 45: Disposal
Operating Manual | 8 Disposal SONO-PR 200 8 Disposal Recycling and taking back of used equipment Electrical and electronic devices may pose a risk to health and the environment if disposed of incorrectly. They cannot therefore be disposed of as domestic waste according to WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive). -
Page 46: Warranty
Warranty During the warranty period, SONOTEC GmbH will eliminate all deficiencies caused by material or manufacturing faults free of charge. SONOTEC GmbH will at its own discretion offer warranty by reparation or replacement of faulty products. Exceptions Internal accumulators as well as damage caused by unintended use, by wear or by manipulation of the product are exempt from warranty. -
Page 47: Manufacturer Information
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