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  • Page 1 UT8000 Flaw Detection User Manual...
  • Page 2 Document Information Document Revision: Revision Date: Sep 13, 2023 Document State: Released Company: Proceq SA Ringstrasse 2 CH-8603 Schwerzenbach Switzerland Classification: Technical Manual Revision History Date Author, Comments MMAG – 1 Sep 13, 2023 release Jan 1, 2023 MMAG - Initial document 13.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Content Introduction ......................1 Scope of this document ....................1 Product versions ......................1 Software ........................2 Scope of Delivery ..................... 3 Measurement Principle .................... 4 Operation training ......................4 Technical test specifications ..................4 Limits of testing ......................5 Device Overview .......................
  • Page 4 4.8.1 Auto Gain ........................21 4.8.2 Set Reference Gain ....................21 4.8.3 Auto Gain 1 ......................... 21 4.8.4 Auto Gain 2 ......................... 21 4.8.5 Curve .......................... 22 Evaluation ........................23 4.9.1 Gate 1 /Gate 2 ......................23 4.10 Display ........................24 4.10.1 RF ...........................
  • Page 5 Legal Notice This document contains important information on the safety, use and maintenance of Proceq products. Read through this document carefully before the first use of the instrument. Observe the safety and warning notes in this documentation and on the product. This is a prerequisite for safe working and trouble-free operation.
  • Page 6 Reserved Rights The content of this document is intellectual property of Proceq SA and prohibited to be copied neither in a photomechanical or electronic way, nor in excerpts, saved and/or be passed on to other persons and institutions. This document can be changed at every time and without any prenotification or announcement.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The UT8000 sensor wirelessly connects to the iOS device (e.g. iPad), which runs the UT app. Given mobile data connectivity (Wi-Fi or mobile network), the UT app automatically and safely stores all measurements on the Screening Eagle Figure 1: UT8000 System 1.1 Scope of this document...

  • Page 8: Software

    Please refer to the table below for the supported features of the respective licenses: UT8000 App UT8000 App Feature Base Subscription On-screen gesture controls Velocity and Zero Wizard DAC/TGC Wizard DGS/AVG Base DGS/AVG Advanced – Custom Curves Peak Memory Logbook Customizable measurement bar Visual and physical alarm Save and recall settings...

  • Page 9: Scope Of Delivery

    2 Scope of Delivery Please refer to the Quick start Guide provided in the standard delivery and available in download section of the product webpage : Proceq UT8000 Quick Start Guide (screeningeagle.com) 13. September 2023 © Copyright 2023, PROCEQ SA...

  • Page 10: Measurement Principle

    3 Measurement Principle The instructions in this operation handbook will show you how to use your test equipment. The test findings are also influenced by a variety of other parameters, but it is outside the purview of this operating handbook to describe them all. The following three conditions must be met for an ultrasonic inspection to be safe and accurate: •...

  • Page 11: Limits Of Testing

    3.3 Limits of testing Only those portions of the test object that are covered by the probe's sound beam are included in the information gleaned from ultrasonic tests. Extreme caution should be exercised when extrapolating any findings from the tested elements to the test object's untested components.

  • Page 12: Device Overview

    4 Device Overview 4.1 Switching-on and getting started Please refer to the Quick start Guide available in download section of the product webpage: Proceq-UT8000-QSG.pdf (screeningeagle.com) 4.2 Application The UT8000 instrument is working connected to an iPad device. Once the activation procedure is completed, in accordance with the QSG document, the customer will have complete access to the software.

  • Page 13: Main Menu

    4.3 Main Menu Double clicking on the icon present on your tablet you will have access to the main menu of the APP. Figure 3: UT Main Menu App On this screen you have 7 different icons: 1) About 2) Data 3) Base Unit 4) User Profile 5) Tutorials...

  • Page 14: Base Unit

    4.3.3 Base Unit Click on this icon to select which instrument you want to connect to the tablet. You have the possibility to connect different instruments to the same tablet, of course one by one. Independently by the UT8000 unit you are using all the file will be saved on your profile. 4.3.4 User Profile To use the APP you need to input your user name and password being connected to the...
  • Page 15 1) Press on ,Create New. The file created will have default setup configuration 2) Press on Data. A new window will appear. From here you can choose,still to create a file with Default setup (a option) or, selecting a previous file (b), create a new one, pressing with the previous setup configuration.

  • Page 16: Drop Down Menu

    4.5 Drop Down Menu The drop-down menu will immediately appear after you click the button after creating a new file. The menu will initially appear on the left side of the screen, but it can be shifted to the right side by choosing the corresponding option under Preference, Menu position.

  • Page 17: Setup Summary

    4.5.1 Setup Summary On the Setup Summary Menu you have the following information and parameters: 1) Quick Guide Manual Menu: to recall previous configuration 2) QR Code: To scan a QR code present on the Probe or o the component to inspect to upload a configuration (Not active yet) 3) Detail: To view all the inspection parameter 4) Setup File: To save and/or rename a Setup Configuration...
  • Page 18 You have also the possibility to recall an old Setup file searching by: Alphabetically Created Last Used Probe frequency 4.5.1.2 QR Code (Not Active yet) You have the possibility to create QR code and add it on your probe. When you press Scan the camera of your tablet is activating and the QR code is read, automatically the probe is recognized by the UT8000.

  • Page 19: Measurement Presets

    4.6 Measurement Presets You can find all the parameters you need to select the technique you want to use and the variables you need to set up the control in the Measurement Presets Menu, such as: Probe configuration Filters Energy Figure 10: Measurement Presets Window Choose between A-Scan inspection, Grid Mode, B-Scan Select the Technique: Pulse Echo, Dual, Thru...

  • Page 20: Presentation Mode

    4.6.1 Presentation Mode As first step you need to decise witch kind of visualization, inspection, you need. You have the possiblity to choose between: A-Scan Grid Mode B-Scan o Cross Sectional o Thickness Profile o Single Value Figure 11: Presentation Mode Selection Once you select the Mode needed the active screen zone will change accorderly, as repoted in the images below.

  • Page 21: Testing Technique

    4.6.2 Testing technique Ultrasonic testing is a versatile inspection method, and inspections can be accomplished in a number of different ways. In this menu you have the possibility to choose the technique for your inspection. Three options are available: Pulse Echo Dual Thru 4.6.2.1 Pulse Echo...

  • Page 22: Pulse Width

    4.6.7 Pulse Width You can use the function WIDTH to adjust the pulse width for the square-wave pulser. You have two options, low or narrow. 4.6.8 PRF Mode The number of times an initial pulse is triggered each second is indicated by the pulse repetition frequency.

  • Page 23: Baseline

    4.7 Baseline On the Baseline Menu you have the possibility to setup the information about the component you are going to inspect and the calibration process. The first parameter to setup is regarding the typology of item you are going to inspect. Is it flat or curved? This will modify the Menu to support the configuration.

  • Page 24: Component Type

    4.7.1 Component type You have the possibility to choose between flat and curved surface. In case of curve surface selection, the CSC function is going to be activated automatically. The symbol CSC appear on the A-Scan screen as in the figure 14. Figure 14: CSC function active on the A-Scan Screen 4.7.1.1 Curved Surface Correction (CSC) When working on curved test pieces, curved surface correction (CSC) software is employed...

  • Page 25: External Radius

    4.7.3 External Radius You can provide the details about the object you are inspecting in this field. The external radius in this instance. This information is relevant for the CSC function. 4.7.4 Internal radius You can provide the details about the object you are inspecting in this field. The internal radius in this instance.

  • Page 26: Zero And Velocity, Calibration

    4.7.9 Zero and Velocity, Calibration The Zero and velocity calibration is the function that allow you to calibrate the probe. Before to calibrate the instrument, you need to complete the setup. 4.7.10 Velocity Every material has a different ultrasound velocity. Even for the same type of material, for example steel, the velocity can be lightly due to different characteristic of the material itself.

  • Page 27: Sensitivity

    4.8 Sensitivity You can set the parameters for the A-scan pick visualization under the sensitivity Menu and choose which of the curves used for the scaling procedure to activate. Figure 17: Sensitivity Menu 4.8.1 Auto Gain The auto gain scroll bar allows you to setup to which percentage of the screen you want to regulate you’re A.-Scan pick 4.8.2 Set Reference Gain...

  • Page 28: Curve

    4.8.5 Curve Under the Curve sub Menu you have the possibility to choose between different options: DGS/AVG The configuration menu of the curve will change in according to your choice. The AWS feature is directly available under the measurement toolbar menu 13.

  • Page 29: Evaluation

    4.9 Evaluation In the Evaluation menu you have the possibility to setup the 2 gates present on the UT8000 Figure 18: Evaluation Menu 4.9.1 Gate 1 /Gate 2 You can configure the information about Gate 1 and/or Gate 2 in this submenu. This menu allows you to set the starting point, width, and height of the object.

  • Page 30: Display

    4.10 Display In the display Menu you can setup parameters that have influence on the visualization of the A-Scan. It also allows you to select witch parameters you want to visualize in the toolbar area Figure 20: Display Menu 4.10.1 RF With the RF function you have the possibility to visualize, on the screen, the ultrasound wave in different modality.

  • Page 31: Reject

    4.10.1.4 Full On the screen, all half-waves are visible above the base line. 4.10.2 Reject The reject has the function to “cancel/cover” a percentage of the A-scan. 4.10.3 Peak Memory Mode When peak mode is active you will have the possibility to keep visible on the screen the maximum envelop of the A-Scan.

  • Page 32: Measurement Toolbar

    4.10.9 Measurement Toolbar In the measurement toolbar sub Menu you can select which parameters you want to visualize in the toolbar area. You can select up to 4 extra values that in addition to the Gain value will be visualized on the tablet. The list of the value is represented in the following table.

  • Page 33: Preferences

    4.11 Preferences In the display Preference you will have parameter that will permit you a customization of the menu position and alarm settings. Figure 21: Preference Menu 4.11.1 Immediate Review The function Immediate review allows you, when in grid mode, to pass automatically from Grid to A-Scan view every time you save a value in the cell.

  • Page 34: Menu Position

    4.11.6 Menu Position In according with your preference and how you want to handle the tablet you can decide to have the menu on the right or on the left of the screen. Figure 22 A: Menu on Left Side Figure 22 B: Menu on Right Side 13.

  • Page 35: Presentation Mode

    5 Presentation Mode 5.1 Gesture Control With the Gesture Control of your iPad, you have the possibility to change view and parameters in a easy and fast way. 5.1.1 Swipe up or down With only one finger you can change the Gain, increasing (moving up) or decreasing it (moving down).

  • Page 36: Double Swipe Up Or Down

    5.1.3 Double Swipe up or down When you are in Grid mode, using two fingers you can switch between the Grid mode and the A-Scan view. This will allow you to verify the value reported in the Grid Cell. You just need to Swipe the two fingers up or down to change between the Grid view and the A-Scan view related to the cell.

  • Page 37: Lock Screen

    5.1.4 Lock Screen Working with a Touch screen instrument you have the possibility to block/unblock the screen to avoid any accidental change in the parameters. You just need to click on the lock icon present on the screen. If you have setup the menu on the right side, hide it to see the lock icon.

  • Page 38: Calibration

    Once you have selected or setup the probe you are going to use it is time to calibrate the instrument. 5.2.1 Calibration Calibration process is quite simple. You can calibrate the zero and velocity using the wizard. From the Baseline Menu click on the Calibrate button (figure 28) Figure 28: Calibration The first step to control is that the range of the screen is correct for the calibration.
  • Page 39 Remember that when you start calibration, automatically, the Pick memory option is getting active. You can simply reset it pressing the reset button on the top left corner of the Active Inspection area. So once you have regulated the gain and the range press on it to rest the previous pick of the A-Scan, figure 29 B Figure 29 B: Calibration Process, Reset button Now you simply need to select the first pick you want to use, figure 29 C, for the calibration...
  • Page 40 Figure 29 D: Calibration Process Input value Figure 29 E: Calibration Done Once the 2 points needed for the calibration are selected press on the “DONE” button present on the top right corner of the screen. Automatically Velocity and Zero Offset will be updated.
  • Page 41 Figure 29 F: Calibration Option with Angle Probe In case you already know the parameters, velocity and Zero offset, you can type them directly for a manual calibration. Figure 29 F: Manual Calibration 13. September 2023 © Copyright 2023, PROCEQ SA...

  • Page 42: Evaluation

    5.2.2 Evaluation You have the possibility to select different kind of method for evaluating the measured reflect echoes. Under the Menu Sensitivity you have the option curve. In this sub menu you can choose between: • • • With the selection of the curve the submenu Sensitivity will change consequently: 5.2.2.1 Curve On the Curve option you can select between None or 3 different curves: DAC, TCG or DGS.
  • Page 43 5.2.2.6 DAC The distance-amplitude correction (DAC) can be used to analyse reflector echoes. When you select DAC curve option the sub menu is changing highlighting the information needed to define the DAC curve. Figure 30: DAC curve definition You have the possibility to select the number of Sub levels, up to 5, before of after, the DAC curve definition.
  • Page 44 The selection of the Sub Level can be done in accordance with: Figure 32: DAC Sub level 5.2.2.7 TCG The time-corrected gain increases the gain in distance-sensitive mode, all reference echoes will now fill 80% of the screen. Echo indications are assessed for amplitude in respect to the initial reference echo.
  • Page 45 5.2.2.8 DGS/AVG A natural flaw in the test object can be compared to a theoretical imperfection (a circular disk-shaped equivalent reflector) at the same depth using the DGS mode (distance-gain- size). This comparison of reflecting power is based on the DGS diagram. Three influencing variables are connected in this diagram via a series of curves: D is the distance between the probe coupling face and the equivalent reflector, which is formed like a disk.
  • Page 46 5.2.2.8.1 Probe type The first parameter to setup for the creation of a DGS/AVG curve is the probe type. You have 3 options: ➢ Defauts ➢ ISO (16811:2012) ➢ Custom Figure 35: DGS/AVG Probe type selection With the default selection you will have the opportunity to choose between 34 probes already setup in the instrument.
  • Page 47 With the ISO option you will create a curve according with the norm ISO 16811:2012. If the parameters setup are not matching the specification of the ISO norm the curve will be not created and a popup message will appear on the screen. Figure 37: DGS/AVG ISO curve With the custom curve you are going to recall a curve created via digitalization of a custom probe.
  • Page 48 5.2.2.8.2 Reference Type You have the possibility to choose between three options: • Backwall (BW) • Flat bottom hole (FBH) • Side drilled hole (SDH) In according with your choose the setup parameter requested to create a curve will change. Backwall (BW) With the selection of the reference you need to type the following parameters: •...
  • Page 49 Flat bottom hole (FBH) With the selection of this reference, you need to type the following parameters: • Test block attenutation o In default the value is setup to Zero • FBH Diameter o Range is changing in according with the probe selection Figure 37: DGS/AVG Flat bottom hole option menu Side Drilled hole (SDH) With the selection of this reference, you need to type the following parameters:...

  • Page 50: Aws

    5.2.3 AWS 1.1 Mode is present on the UT8000, it means that you can evaluate defects in welds according to the specifications AWS D1.1. According to the AWS D1.1 specification, the signal amplitude is used to rate the presence of flaws in welds. This method compares the defect echo's echo amplitude to the echo amplitude of a recognized reference reflector.

  • Page 51: Grid Mode

    Set your reference indication (B) level by moving the gate 1 to cover the peak. The option set reference gain is the Sensitivity Menu. Figure 39: AWS Toolbar view after setup Then the AWS value will be calculated and showed on the screen 5.3 Grid mode In Grid mode you have the possibility to generate a Grid up to 10.000 points.
  • Page 52 In case the dimension of the grid is exciding the screen you simply need to scroll, with one finger, up/down or left/right to move it. Once you select a cell, the equivalent letter and number are highlighted on the screen to better identify the position inside the grid. In the figure 41 you see the number 1 and the letter A marked in blue.
  • Page 53 5.3.1.2 Toolbar available On the grid mode you have the possibility to decide if you want to visualize: • G1 ↘ • G1%FSH • G2-G1 ↘ Figure 43: Grid Mode-Value Selection This opportunity appears after the record of the first cell. Then you can setup the heat Map in according with your needs.

  • Page 54: B Scan

    5.4 B Scan Selecting, from the Measurement Presets menu, the option B-Scan you have the possibility to choose between 3 visualizations: Cross Sectional Thickness profile Single value So you have the possibility to choose the best visualization according to your needs: training, corrosion, defect research.

  • Page 55: B Scan Display Option

    5.4.1 B scan display option In B-scan mode you can decide to visualize the information in different way: A Scan + B Scan in horizontal view A scan + B Scan in vertical view Only B Scan You just need to press the button and you can change the visualization also during the recording of the inspection.

  • Page 56: B Scan Setup

    5.4.2 B scan setup Once you have desired witch visualization utilize you can proceed with the calibration. The calibration of the probe is like the A-Scan visualization, see the chapter 5.2.1 about calibration. The same is for the other standard parameters like: Testing technique, Angle, frequency, Energy, etc Now you can proceed with the setup of the B-Scan parameters.
  • Page 57 5.4.2.2.1 Manual encoder You have the possibility to use any kind of encoder, compatible with UT8000 I/O door. In this case you have two possibilities: You know the encoder resolution You perform manual calibration If you know the encoder resolution and you want to add a custom encoder to the UT8000 you just need to: Give a name to the encoder Type the encoder resolution...

  • Page 58: B-Scan Cross Sectional

    5.4.2.3 B-Scan Distance With the encoder option selected you have the possibility to setup the distance for your B- Scan inspection. The maximum distance you can run for single file is 2000 mm, 78 inches. The default value is 2000 mm but you can easily change it typing your value. The minimum distance is 100mm.

  • Page 59: B-Scan Thickness Profile

    5.4.3.1 Post processing In post processing you have the possibility to review the whole file and check the full inspection. Visualizing only the B-scan, with long press option, you can activate the V2-V1 and H2-H1 toolbar option that will support you I the definition and I the decision process. You can have an estimation of the echo reported on the screen (figure 42) 5.4.4 B-Scan Thickness Profile...

  • Page 60: B-Scan Single Value

    5.4.5 B-Scan Single Value The B scan Single value visualization is providing you the depth of a reflector present in your component. The visualization is based, in default, to the A-Scan part related to the gate A. it means that, in according with your calibration, you can define which kind of reflector you want to show I the B-Scan mode.

  • Page 61: Data Exporting And Sharing

    6 Data Exporting and sharing During your calibration and inspection, the following information are automatically saved on your logbook: Operator name S/N of the unit used Hardware version Firmware version Application version GPS position (if activated and allowed) All the parameters and their changes during the setup or during the inspection like o Filters o Gain o Curve creation...

  • Page 62: Real Time Support

    6.3 Real time support Thanks to the table/APP connectivity approach you have the possibility to share, in real time, your inspection. Having the tablet connected in Wi-Fi or 4G to the network and using any standard video conference application like team, Skype, Zoom you can share the screen of your table with a person located in remote.

  • Page 63: Technical Specification

    7 Technical Specification Ultrasound Measurement Principle Configuration Pulse Voltage 100 to 400 V (Square pulse) 2000 Hz Gain Range 0-110 dB Bandwidth 0.2- 20 MHz 8.3 to 12.9 Inches Display and Memory Up to 2 TB Digitizing Frequency 125 MHz Visualization A-Scan, Grid, B-Scan 2 USB C door...
  • Page 64 Appendix A Ultrasound velocity table Longitudinal -Wave Longitudinal -Wave Share-Wave Share-Wave Material velocity in/ms Velocity in/ms Velocity m/s ALUMINUM 0.2510 6375 .1240 3130 BERYLLIUM 0.5080 12903 .3500 8880 BRASS 0.1730 4394 .0830 2120 BRONZE 0.1390 3531 .0880 2235 CADMIUM 0.1090 2769 .0590 1500...
  • Page 65 13. September 2023 © Copyright 2023, PROCEQ SA...
  • Page 66 The English version of the content remains the official version. All translated content should bear an appropriate notice to this effect. For safety and liability information, please download at www.screeningeagle.com/safety-and-liability Subject to change. Copyright © 2023 by Proceq SA, Schwerzenbach. All rights reserved. 13.
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