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Krautkrämer USM 100
Operating Manual
Id. No. 160M4395 Rev. 9 (09/2023)

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  • Page 1 Krautkrämer USM 100 Operating Manual Id. No. 160M4395 Rev. 9 (09/2023)
  • Page 2 The illustrations and examples used in this operating manual, as well as the procedures described, apply to the application USM Generic App [...], which you can download from InspectionWorks, the cloud service from Waygate Technologies (see page 114). © Baker Hughes Digital Solutions GmbH | Technical content subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Echo display comparison method ..30 1.3 The Krautkrämer USM 100 ... 31 1.1 Safety information ....22 USM 100 Standard .
  • Page 4 Contents 3.3 Connecting a probe ....53 4.3 A-scan view ..... . . 73 Command bar .
  • Page 5 Contents Operation Transfer Correction ....123 Custom Gain Step ....124 5.1 Important basic settings .
  • Page 6 Contents Color Palette ..... . 130 Low Freq ......137 Upper Freq.
  • Page 7 Contents Echo Max ......144 Display Start Mode....153 Gate IF Start .
  • Page 8 Contents Gate A Start ..... . . 159 Amplitude Correction ....162 Eval Source .
  • Page 9 Contents 5.18 Defining the probe angle... . 169 Sound attenuation and transfer correction ....186 5.19 Making measurements .
  • Page 10 Contents 5.26 CNDAC ......204 5.28 Verifying the encoder ....217 Evaluations according to CNDAC .
  • Page 11 Contents Active Scan Start ....224 5.32 Statistics ......230 Active Scan End .
  • Page 12 Contents 6.2 Screen captures ....242 Maintenance and care 6.3 Data Recorder ....243 7.1 Maintenance .
  • Page 13 Contents Interfaces and Peripherals 9.6 Environmental protection regulations ..... . . 300 8.1 Interfaces ......268 WEEE directive (Waste Electrical Overview .
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  • Page 15 Overview Overview Command bar Switch between Command bar icons Reset the envelope curve Set the gain by certain increment Switch to the next panel (see page 123) Switch to the previous panel Scan Gain (see page 75) Span the gate over the entire display A-scan freeze (Freeze, see page 74) (see page 143) Set the echo to defined screen height...
  • Page 16 Overview Command bar (continued) Stop data recording Save screen capture Quick save Save report Load settings Save multiple page report Save settings Export data to CSV file Load data Lock the touchscreen operation Save data Rev. 9 (09/2023) Krautkrämer USM 100...
  • Page 17 Overview Function group icons A-Scan Evaluation Material Probe Setup (Data Recorder) Pulser Receiver Display (Data Recorder) UT Setup Scan Setup (Scan) Gates Display (Scan) Auto Calibration Statistics (Scan) Probe Angle An alphabetical list of the basic UT functions in the func- tion groups can be found from page 288.
  • Page 18 Overview Status indicators Power level indicators DGS reference echo has AGT is active (see page 19) been recorded Angle probe 30° … 90°, DGS reference echo has Freeze is active, flat surface, reflection been recorded, display is „frozen“ from backwall transfer loss >...
  • Page 19 Overview Power level indicators Internal Second Batteries fully charged, power adapter is connected, percentage of charge level (approx. value) Internal battery fully charged, second battery not inserted, power adapter not connected, percentage of charge level (approx. value) Batteries fully charged, power adapter not connected, remaining operating time in hours (approx.
  • Page 20 Overview Key functions Move up on a menu or list, decrement a numeric parameter Select an item from a menu or list Move down on a menu or list, increment a numeric parameter Navigate between major areas of the screen to select items for action On the back: Increase gain On the back: Decrease gain...

  • Page 21: Introduction

    Introduction Krautkrämer USM 100 Rev. 9 (09/2023)

  • Page 22: Safety Information

    1 Introduction Safety information 1.1 Safety information A T T E N T I O N The Krautkrämer USM 100 has been designed and Risk of injury due to electric energy! tested according to IEC 61010-1, Safety requirements The pulse voltage on the probe ports of the for electrical equipment for measurement, control and USM 100 is exceeding 50 V but limited in laboratory use, and was technically in perfectly safe and...

  • Page 23: Battery Operation

    Lithium batteries, identified as being defec- Only lithium-ion batteries recommended and tive for safety reasons, or that have been supplied by Waygate Technologies may be damaged, that have the potential of produc- used for instrument operation. ing a dangerous evolution of heat, fire or short circuit are forbidden for transport by air.

  • Page 24: Power Adapter And Charger

    Only the power adapters and chargers recommended If you have reason to believe that a safe operation of and supplied by Waygate Technologies may be used for your USM 100 is no longer possible, you have to discon- the USM 100. Before handling the power adapter or the...

  • Page 25: Fcc Compliance

    Safety information 1 Introduction FCC compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Op- eration is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 26: Important Information On

    1 Introduction Important information on ultrasonic testing 1.2 Important information on Operator training ultrasonic testing The operation of an ultrasonic test device requires prop- er training in ultrasonic test methods. Please read the following information before using your Proper training comprises for example adequate knowl- USM 100.

  • Page 27: Technical Test Requirements

    Waygate Technologies regularly holds specialized train- To detect a flaw, the manual or automated scan speed ing courses in the field of ultrasonic testing. The sched-...

  • Page 28: Ultrasonic Wall Thickness Measurement

    1 Introduction Important information on ultrasonic testing Ultrasonic wall thickness measurement Effect of the test object material All ultrasonic wall thickness measurements are based If the material of the test object is not homogeneous, the on a time-of-flight measurement. Accurate measure- sound waves may propagate at different velocities in dif- ment results require a constant sound velocity in the test ferent parts of the test object.

  • Page 29: Effect Of Temperature Variations

    Important information on ultrasonic testing 1 Introduction Effect of temperature variations Ultrasonic evaluation of flaws The sound velocity within the test object also varies as In present-day test practice, there are basically two dif- a function of the material's temperature. This can cause ferent methods of flaw evaluation: appreciable errors in measurements if the instrument If the diameter of the sound beam is smaller than the ex-...

  • Page 30: Echo Display Comparison Method

    1 Introduction Important information on ultrasonic testing Echo display comparison method The ultrasonic wave is attenuated in any material. This sound attenuation is very low, e.g. in parts made of fine- The echo from a small, natural flaw is usually smaller grained steel, likewise in many small parts made of oth- than the echo from an artificial comparison flaw, e.g.

  • Page 31: The Krautkrämer Usm 100

    The Krautkrämer USM 100 1 Introduction 1.3 The Krautkrämer USM 100 Due to its design, the Krautkrämer USM 100 can be used in most flaw detection applications in a wide range Krautkrämer USM 100 of industries, including aerospace, power generation, automotive, as well as oil and gas.

  • Page 32: Usm 100 Standard

    1 Introduction The Krautkrämer USM 100 USM 100 Standard ● Selectable 10 to 2,000 Hz pulse repetition rate ● Configurable sidebar for placement of critical parameters ● Square wave pulser, 50 to 350 volts, tunable 40 to 2,500 ns pulse width ●...

  • Page 33: Usm 100 Pro

    The Krautkrämer USM 100 1 Introduction USM 100 Pro ● Selectable 10 to 2,000 Hz pulse repetition rate ● 3rd gate, can be used either as gate C or IF gate ● Square wave pulser, 50 to 350 volts, tunable 40 to ●...

  • Page 34: Usm 100 Digital

    1 Introduction The Krautkrämer USM 100 USM 100 Digital ● Selectable 10 to 2,000 Hz pulse repetition rate ● 3rd gate, can be used either as gate C or IF gate ● Square wave pulser, 50 to 350 volts, tunable 40 to ●...

  • Page 35: How To Use This Manual

    How to use this manual 1 Introduction 1.4 How to use this manual Attention and note symbols A T T E N T I O N General The ATTENTION symbol is used to indicate This operating manual applies to all instrument versions warnings that, if ignored, may result in per- of the USM 100.
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  • Page 37: Standard Package And Accessories

    Standard package and accessories Krautkrämer USM 100 Rev. 9 (09/2023)

  • Page 38: Standard Packages

    2 Standard package and accessories Standard packages 2.1 Standard packages Part No. Short code Description 150M5734 USM 100 Standard Instrument USM 100 Standard instrument package 150M5734-C USM 100 Standard Instrument with CERT Same as 150M5734, with ISO certificate 150M5735 USM 100 Pro Instrument USM 100 Pro instrument package 150M5735C USM 100 Pro Instrument with CERT...

  • Page 39: Accessories

    Accessories 2 Standard package and accessories 2.2 Accessories Part No. Short code Description USM 100 Standard accessories AC adapter/charger, 1 x Li-ion internal battery, 2 x lithium-ion removable battery, external battery charger, transport case, wrist strap, shoulder strap, USB C dock, Quick Start Guide, Operating Manual on USB flash drive.
  • Page 40 2 Standard package and accessories Accessories Part No. Short code Description USM 100 Digital accessories AC adapter/charger, 1 x Li-ion internal battery, 2 x lithium-ion removable battery, external battery charger, transport case, wrist strap, shoulder strap, USB C dock, Quick Start Guide, Operating Manual on USB flash drive.
  • Page 41 Accessories 2 Standard package and accessories Part No. Short code Description 151M4757 Cable extension for Cable extension for USB-C docking station USBC Docking Station 148M5852 Magnetic pipe stand Magnetic pipe stand 151M4758 USM 100 Adapter Cable for USM 100 adapter cable for MUT-ODI-SINGLEPROB mini quadrature encoder MUT-ODI-...
  • Page 42 2 Standard package and accessories Accessories Part No. Short code Description 148M5842 External Battery charger USM 100 external battery charger, charges up to one battery at a time 147M3919 Power supply w/LEMO conn AC adapter/charger for USM 100 for USM 100 148M5829 USM 100 Transport case USM 100 transport case...
  • Page 43 Accessories 2 Standard package and accessories Part No. Short code Description 022-509-822 CABLE,LEMO-00 RT ANG/BNC Right angle Lemo #00 to BNC 081-018-700 BNC-Lemo 00 adapters (qty of 2 recommended) 022-509-749 CABLE,00 LEMO-BNC,6"OAL,SINGLE 6 inch right angle Lemo #00 to BNC adapter cable 022-506-187 PART--CBL 6"...
  • Page 44 2 Standard package and accessories Accessories Part No. Short code Description 0054999 CTPA--DA 233 Probe cable: 1.5 m long, for DA 311, DA 411, DA 461 0066893 Cable - 2 M cable length BIS 2M Probe cable: BNC / Lemo 00 Rev.

  • Page 45: Initial Start-Up

    Initial start-up Krautkrämer USM 100 Rev. 9 (09/2023)

  • Page 46: Instrument Positioning

    3 Initial start-up Instrument positioning 3.1 Instrument positioning 3.2 Power supply Fold out the prop-up stand on the rear side of the The USM 100 can be operated either with the external USM 100 and position the instrument on a flat base so power adapter or with one (internal) or two (internal and that you can easily read the display.
  • Page 47 Power supply 3 Initial start-up Connecting the instrument Connect the USM 100 to the mains socket-outlet by means of the corresponding power adapter. The socket- contact for connecting the power adapter is located on the right side of the instrument. –...

  • Page 48: Using The Batteries

    (hot swapping). A T T E N T I O N Only lithium-ion batteries recommended and supplied by Waygate Technologies may be used for instrument operation. Changing the battery The battery compartment is located on the bottom of the instrument.
  • Page 49 Power supply 3 Initial start-up – Flip up the battery compartment cover and slide it back to its original position until it is firmly closed. – To remove the battery, open the battery compartment as described above and carefully pull the battery out by the tab (3).
  • Page 50 3 Initial start-up Power supply Power level indicators Two power level indicators on the screen allow to esti- mate the remaining operating time of the instrument. The left battery symbol (1) represents the internal bat- tery, the right symbol (2) the hot-swappable second bat- tery.
  • Page 51 Power supply 3 Initial start-up Internal Second Batteries fully charged, power adapter is connected, percentage of charge level (approx. value) Internal battery fully charged, second battery not inserted, power adapter not connected, percentage of charge level (approx. value) Batteries fully charged, power adapter not connected, remaining operating time in hours (approx.

  • Page 52: Charging The Batteries

    A T T E N T I O N Internal charging Only chargers recommended and supplied by Waygate Technologies may be used for Charging starts automatically as soon as you connect charging. Do not use any other chargers for the power adapter to the USM 100 and to the mains charging the lithium-ion batteries for the power supply.

  • Page 53: Connecting A Probe

    T/R (black ring) – transmitter/receiver (2) To prepare the USM 100 for operation, you have to con- nect a probe to it. Any Waygate Technologies probe can be used for the USM 100, provided the appropriate ca- ble is available and the operating frequency is within an adequate range.

  • Page 54: Inserting A Usb Stick

    3 Initial start-up Inserting a USB stick 3.4 Inserting a USB stick You can use any USB stick for data transfer to and from – Slide the lid (1) on the top of the instrument to the the USM 100. right side until it swings open upwards.

  • Page 55: Other Connections

    Other connections 3 Initial start-up 3.5 Other connections You can use the USB-C docking hub included in the – Slide the lid (1) on the top of the instrument to the scope of delivery to connect the USM 100 to the LAN right side until it swings open upwards.

  • Page 56: Starting The Usm 100

    3 Initial start-up Starting the USM 100 3.6 Starting the USM 100 Powering On The Power key (1) is located on the top of the instru- ment. – Press the Power key for two seconds. The software is initialized, the instrument carries out a self-check and then switches over to stand-by mode.

  • Page 57: Powering Off

    Starting the USM 100 3 Initial start-up Powering Off A T T E N T I O N In order to power the instrument off correctly, always use the Shutdown function. If the power supply is interrupted (pulling out the mains plug while the batteries are completely discharged), the operation does not end cor- rectly.

  • Page 58: Usm 100 Pc Live

    3 Initial start-up USM 100 PC Live 3.7 USM 100 PC Live You can use the software USM 100 PC from Waygate Technologies to operate the USM 100 completely re- motely from a computer (tablet) if both devices are on the same network.

  • Page 59: Establish Connection

    USM 100 PC Live 3 Initial start-up Establish connection Prerequisite for the connection to the software USM 100 PC is an existing network connection to the computer via LAN (see page 269) or WLAN (see page 270). – Install the software USM 100 PC on the computer. –...
  • Page 60 3 Initial start-up USM 100 PC Live – Tap START to start the USM 100 Server, which con- nects to the software. After starting the server, operation on the instrument it- self is no longer possible, not even with the keys. Excep- tions are the three buttons at the top right STOP, START and Autostart (symbol).
  • Page 61 USM 100 PC Live 3 Initial start-up – On the computer, start the software USM 100 PC. – In the software, select the Main menu icon (in the same place as on the USM 100 screen) to display the Main menu. –...

  • Page 62: Close Connection

    3 Initial start-up USM 100 PC Live Close connection You can terminate the connection to the USM 100 at any time, for example, to operate the device from anoth- er computer or to operate another device. – Select DISCONNECT to close the connection to the USM 100.

  • Page 63: Remote Connection Setup

    Remote Connection Setup 3 Initial start-up 3.8 Remote Connection Setup VNC Client To view and control the instrument‘s screen remotely The USM 100 supports Virtual Network Computing you must have a VNC client installed on your computer. (VNC). As VNC is a standard protocol, any client application The VNC client displays the screen contents of a remote which supports VNC protocol can be used to remotely device on a local computer (client) and in return sends...

  • Page 64: Network Connection

    3 Initial start-up Remote Connection Setup Network connection The USM 100 does not have a native RJ45 connector for network connection. Use the USB-C dock included in the scope of delivery (see page 55) or the WLAN adapter to connect to the network.

  • Page 65: Establishing The Remote Connection

    Remote Connection Setup 3 Initial start-up Establishing the remote connection – Check that the USB-C hub is correctly connected to the USM 100. – Check that the computer and the USM 100 are con- nected to the same network. – Check that the remote control is enabled in the USM 100 (see page 64).
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  • Page 67: Principles Of Operation

    Principles of operation Krautkrämer USM 100 Rev. 9 (09/2023)

  • Page 68: Main Menu

    4 Principles of operation Main menu 4.1 Main menu In the Main menu you will find the basic settings and functions for working with the USM 100. Return to the A-scan view Application desktop (see page 69) File management (see page 253) USM 100 PC Live, only visible if no application is launched (see page 58) General settings (see page 108)

  • Page 69: Application Desktop

    Application desktop 4 Principles of operation 4.2 Application desktop Applications contain a variety of UT data display capa- bilities, guides and illustration as well as text references. An application’s architect determines its specific con- tents, the inspection parameters displayed, which pa- rameters are adjustable by the user, and to within what range of values a particular parameter can be set.
  • Page 70 4 Principles of operation Application desktop Launching an application N o t e You can launch any application saved in the instrument. The Startup Application function allows You can choose whether the application should be used you to select an application that will be auto- with its basic settings or whether the last used settings matically launched with the last used settings should be applied.
  • Page 71 Application desktop 4 Principles of operation Installing new applications If a new application is available, you can save it in the instrument and then launch it. Application files have the extension iwp. For saving, you can select only one file at a time and have to repeat the process for several files.
  • Page 72 4 Principles of operation Application desktop Deleting applications You can delete applications that are no longer needed. N o t e Before deleting, you can back up the applica- tions to a USB stick (see page 254). The de- letion can not be undone. –...

  • Page 73: A-Scan View

    A-scan view 4 Principles of operation 4.3 A-scan view Main menu (see page 68) Function group icons Command bar (see page 74) Status indicators (see page 84) Switching Command bar icons (see page 87) Measurement line (see page 85) Panels (see page 81) A-scan representation (see page 79) Function groups (see page 82) Information line (see page 86)

  • Page 74: Command Bar

    4 Principles of operation A-scan view Command bar AutoXX The Command bar gives you a quick and direct access to frequently used functions, regardless of the specific type of task. You can automatically set the first echo in gate A to a certain screen height.
  • Page 75 A-scan view 4 Principles of operation Clear Gain Step You can deleted calibrated data including the probe de- You can change the step size for quick gain adjustment lay, velocity, probe angle, and x-value. using the keys on the back of the instrument. The first steps are fixed, the last step can be set individually with This function is also used to delete a recorded evalua- the function Custom Gain Step (see page 124).
  • Page 76 4 Principles of operation A-scan view Magnify Gate Pause This function causes the selected gate to span over the You can pause the recording of data, for example for entire displayed range. You can select the gate for this saving in the data grid of the Data Recorder (see from function (see page 143).
  • Page 77 A-scan view 4 Principles of operation Load settings Save data You can load and use instrument settings saved in a file. With this functions you can save recorded measure- The instrument settings are immediately active after ments, for example when working with scanner inspec- loading (see page 106).
  • Page 78 4 Principles of operation A-scan view Save report Export CSV You can save a single test report. A test report can con- You can save the current readings in the data matrix in tain different information and data, as well as screen the Data Recorder in a CSV file (see page 252).

  • Page 79: A-Scan Representation

    A-scan view 4 Principles of operation A-scan representation A-scan display in the normal mode: The USM 100 has a high-resolution display screen for the display of the A-scan. The A-scan can be displayed in normal mode or in zoom mode. In the zoom mode, the measurement line is not visible.
  • Page 80 4 Principles of operation A-scan view Gates Gate display in the normal mode: The gates are displayed as colored areas in the A-scan. With the function Magnify Gate (see page 76) in the Command bar you can span a selected gate over the entire displayed range.
  • Page 81 A-scan view 4 Principles of operation Panels Applications (see page 69) include one or more panels containing, among others, a variety of UT data display capabilities, guides, and references. An application’s architect determines its specific con- tents, the inspection parameters displayed, which pa- rameters are adjustable by the user, and to within what range of values a particular parameter can be set.

  • Page 82: Function Groups

    4 Principles of operation A-scan view Function groups The icons (3) for selecting a function group are always displayed in the A-scan when you briefly tap in the A- scan. After a short time, the icons are automatically hid- den again. The functions (1) of a function group are displayed when you tap the corresponding icon.

  • Page 83: Main Functions Sidebar

    A-scan view 4 Principles of operation Main functions sidebar Independent of individual function groups, you can quickly access the main functions (2) of a specific panel (1) by sliding the sidebar from the left edge of the A-scan into the screen (see page 88). You can close the sidebar by sliding it back.

  • Page 84: Status Indicators

    4 Principles of operation A-scan view Gain The current gain value (2) and the selected dB step val- ue (3) are always displayed in the top left corner above the A-scan. You can change the step size for quick gain adjustment with the function Gain Step (1) in the Command bar (see page 75).

  • Page 85: Measurement Line

    A-scan view 4 Principles of operation Measurement line The measurement line on top of the A-scan shows a number of measurement readings (1), also some larger boxes with specific readings or functions (3). Size and number of the boxes depend on the currently selected panel (see page 81).

  • Page 86: Information Line

    4 Principles of operation A-scan view Information line Example: Information on the current application The information line at the bottom of the screen shows various information, notes, instructions and warnings depending on the situation. You can tap on an instruction or warning to hide it. Example: Instruction for calibration Example: Warning Rev.

  • Page 87: Operation With Touchscreen

    Operation with touchscreen 4 Principles of operation 4.4 Operation with touchscreen Executing or selecting a function Command bar The Command bar gives you a quick and direct access to frequently used functions, regardless of the specific type of task (see page 74). –...
  • Page 88 4 Principles of operation Operation with touchscreen Function groups and main functions sidebar All functions are arranged in function groups. The pos- sible selection of function groups always depends on the currently selected panel (see page 81). – Tap in the A-scan to display the available function group icons (3).
  • Page 89 Operation with touchscreen 4 Principles of operation Gain functions There is no icon in the A-scan for the function group Gain with the gain functions. The function group Gain for setting the gain and the related functions is always accessible, regardless of the selected panel. –...
  • Page 90 4 Principles of operation Operation with touchscreen Functions in the measurement line The measurement line on top of the A-scan may also show one or more specific functions (1). You can set these functions directly without having to go via the function groups.
  • Page 91 Operation with touchscreen 4 Principles of operation Settings Many functions are parameters for which you can set a value, for example the Display Range. – Select the panel Setup and display the function group A-Scan (see page 88). The functions and their current settings are displayed.

  • Page 92: Selection Lists

    4 Principles of operation Operation with touchscreen Selection lists For various functions, you can select the desired setting from a list, for example the Probe Name. – Select the panel Setup and display the function group Material Probe (see page 88). The functions and their current settings are displayed.
  • Page 93 Operation with touchscreen 4 Principles of operation Incompatible settings When the values for two or more related functions or pa- rameters create an incompatibility, the functions with in- compatible settings are highlighted by a red back- ground. This incompatibility can occur, for example, when PRF, velocity and display range are not matched.
  • Page 94 4 Principles of operation Operation with touchscreen Locked functions Individual functions may be locked. It is then not possi- ble to change their settings. Locked functions can be identified by the lock symbol near the function name. Reasons for locked functions can be: ●...

  • Page 95: Positioning The Gates

    Operation with touchscreen 4 Principles of operation Positioning the gates You can move and adjust the gates directly on the touchscreen. – To move the entire gate, touch the center of the gate. The gate border is highlighted. – Slide the gate to the desired position. –...

  • Page 96: Overview Of Key Functions

    4 Principles of operation Overview of key functions 4.5 Overview of key functions The USM 100 is designed for convenient touchscreen operation. Nevertheless, all settings and operating pro- cedures can alternatively also be performed with the keys (see page 97). The fastest way to set the gain is with the keys on the back.

  • Page 97: Operation With Keys

    Operation with keys 4 Principles of operation 4.6 Operation with keys If it is not possible or not desired to operate an element on the screen, for example an icon or a function, by tap- ping, you can mark the respective areas on the screen with the keys and then execute the corresponding ac- tions with the keys as well.

  • Page 98: Executing Or Selecting A Function

    4 Principles of operation Operation with keys Executing or selecting a function You must first select a screen area (see page 97). If it concerns a single function, you can immediately ex- ecute or set this function in the next step. If the selected area contains several functions, you must first select the desired function and can then execute or set the func- tion.
  • Page 99 Operation with keys 4 Principles of operation Command bar You can operate the Command bar with the keys as well. – Press the red key repeatedly to highlight the Waygate icon (5). – Press the black center key (3) to select the Command bar.
  • Page 100 4 Principles of operation Operation with keys Function groups and functions You can select function groups and functions with the keys as well. The possible selection of function groups always depends on the currently selected panel (see page 81). – Press the red key repeatedly to highlight the whole A- scan area (5).

  • Page 101: Settings

    Operation with keys 4 Principles of operation Settings You can set the value of a function with the keys as well, for example the Display Range. – Select the function Display Range from the function group A-Scan (see page 100). The value selector is displayed.

  • Page 102: Multi-Color Led

    4 Principles of operation Multi-color LED 4.7 Multi-color LED The multi-color LED (1) next to the screen gives you var- ious information about the device status and special events. With the instrument switched off: Blue The batteries are charged Krautkrämer USM 100 Cyan The batteries are being charged...
  • Page 103 Operation Krautkrämer USM 100 Rev. 9 (09/2023)

  • Page 104: Important Basic Settings

    5 Operation Important basic settings 5.1 Important basic settings Before you start working with the USM 100, you should configure the most important basic settings. From the function group Gates (see page 145): From the General settings (see page 108): ●...

  • Page 105: Saving The Settings

    Saving the settings 5 Operation 5.2 Saving the settings You can save the current instrument settings to a file in the device memory or on an inserted USB stick (see page 54). The filename extension is .ups. N o t e The filename must not contain a blank or any of the following characters: / \ : * ? „...

  • Page 106: Loading Settings

    5 Operation Loading settings 5.3 Loading settings You can load and use instrument settings saved in .ups or .ugo (USM Go+) files. The instrument settings are immediately active after loading. N o t e The settings must match the currently loaded application.

  • Page 107: Loading Data

    Loading data 5 Operation 5.4 Loading data You can load saved data and measurement results (in- cluding the A-scan) saved in .ups or .ugo (USM Go+) files and display them on the screen of the USM 100. A file contains all settings and data of a measurement. –...

  • Page 108: General Settings

    5 Operation General settings 5.5 General settings You find all general instrument settings in the General settings menu. – Tap the Main menu icon (see page 73) to display the Main menu. – Tap on the General settings button. Rev. 9 (09/2023) Krautkrämer USM 100...
  • Page 109 General settings 5 Operation System Color Scheme You can switch between LIGHT and DARK to match the color scheme on the screen to the working environment. The screen colors are switched immediately. You can set the color of the A-scan separately (see page 129) as well as the grid color (see page 129).
  • Page 110 5 Operation General settings BackLight Time Autostart to PC Live The backlight of the screen requires a relatively large You can use the software USM 100 PC from Waygate amount of energy. To save energy, you can select a Technologies to operate the USM 100 completely re- time period after which the brightness level is automati- motely from a computer (tablet) if both devices are on cally turned to a minimum value when there is no key...
  • Page 111 General settings 5 Operation Date and Time Date Format You can choose the format for displaying the date on the A T T E N T I O N screen and in reports. Always ensure that you are using the correct = Month in numbers date and time for documentation purposes.
  • Page 112 5 Operation General settings Regional Language You can select the language for the screen texts. The language is changed immediately. Distance Units You can switch the distance units between Metric and Inches any time. All values are adjusted accordingly. Decimal You can choose the decimal separator mark.

  • Page 113: Ethernet

    General settings 5 Operation Ethernet Wi-Fi IP Address Wi-Fi When the USM 100 is connected to the network via the After plugging a WLAN adapter into the USB socket USB-C docking hub and LAN cable (see page 269), the (see page 270), you can turn on the WLAN connection current IP address is displayed here for information.

  • Page 114: Device Registration

    5 Operation General settings Device Registration If your instrument is already registered, the status You can register your instrument for InspectionWorks, Registered is marked with a red dot. a cloud service hosted by Waygate Techologies. Among other things, this platform provides device man- agement, data storage in cloud, and an app store.
  • Page 115 General settings 5 Operation Create an account If you already have an account at InspectionWorks, you can log in immediately and register the device (see Register device, page 116). The serial number needed for the account can be found on the back of the instrument and in the About function (see page 119).
  • Page 116 5 Operation General settings Register device The prerequisite for using this function is an established Internet connection via LAN (see page 269) or WLAN (see page 270). – On a computer with an established Internet connec- tion, start a web browser and log in to Inspection- Works.

  • Page 117: License

    General settings 5 Operation License You can import licenses, which will then unlock addition- al functions for your instrument. For this you need a val- id license file (extension .mlp). The license currently installed in the instrument is dis- played next to the Upgrade button (My Device Model), along with the validity period.

  • Page 118: Remote Connection

    5 Operation General settings Remote Connection Port Number For security purposes, you can set a specific port for the The USM 100 supports Virtual Network Computing connection. The default port for VNC connections is (VNC). 5900. The VNC client displays the screen contents of a remote device on a local computer (client) and in return sends Password keyboard and mouse movements of the local computer...

  • Page 119: Updates

    General settings 5 Operation Updates Software updates are available via InspectionWorks. Please check for latest update before using the instru- ment. For the update procedure see page 264. About In the About section you will find information about the instrument and the currently installed software. This information is important, for example, in connection with updates or when communicating with the customer service.

  • Page 120: Measurement Line Configuration

    5 Operation Measurement line configuration 5.6 Measurement line configuration You can select which measurement values are dis- played in the different boxes of the measurement line. You can make the selection separately for each box. – Tap on a box (1) in the measurement line. A dialog box opens.

  • Page 121: Basic Function Groups

    Basic function groups 5 Operation 5.7 Basic function groups Icon Name Page Gain In the following chapters, the UT functions are de- no icon scribed according to their order in the respective func- tion group, or in the context of certain tasks, for example A-Scan calibration.

  • Page 122: Gain

    5 Operation Gain 5.8 Gain Gain You can use the gain to adjust the sensitivity necessary The function group Gain is always accessible, regard- for making echoes from reflectors to be detected visible less of the selected panel. The current gain value and on the display screen at the required height.

  • Page 123: Gain Step

    Gain 5 Operation Gain Step Transfer Correction By pressing the keys on the back of the instrument (see If the test object has a rough surface, part of the incident page 96), you will always change the gain by the certain sound energy will be scattered at its surface and is not dB increment that can be selected here.

  • Page 124: Custom Gain Step

    5 Operation Gain Custom Gain Step Offline Gain You can set an individual dB increment for the function The Offline Gain value is applied to a frozen B-scan or Gain Step (see page 123). C-scan image. With the offline gain you can adjust the gain in stored data to check whether a different gain val- ue has an impact on the test result.

  • Page 125: A-Scan

    A-Scan 5 Operation 5.9 A-Scan Display Range The display range must be adjusted to the sound veloc- This function group provides all important settings for ity (function Velocity) and to the connected probe (func- the A-scan representation. You have to set the sound tion Probe Delay).

  • Page 126: Display Delay

    5 Operation A-Scan Display Delay N o t e You can use this function to choose whether to display If the value for the probe delay is not known, the adjusted display range (for example 250 mm) start- please read chapter Calibration to deter- ing from the surface of the test object or in a section of mine this value (see page 165).

  • Page 127: Freeze Mode

    A-Scan 5 Operation Freeze Mode B Freeze * The A-scan is frozen automatically when the signal The instrument offers you various options for freezing touches the gate B. This setting is suitable e.g. for mea- the A-scan on the display automatically. You can surements on hot test objects, for measurements in dif- choose between the following options.

  • Page 128: Envelope

    5 Operation A-Scan Envelope Range Ruler In addition to the current A-scan, the maximum echo You can switch on a ruler at the bottom of the A-scan. amplitudes are displayed as an envelope curve in the For this range ruler several options are available. background.

  • Page 129: Grid

    A-Scan 5 Operation Grid A-Scan Color You can switch on a grid for the A-scan and choose be- You can choose the color of the A-scan, independent of tween types Coarse and Fine. the selected Color Scheme (see page 109). Color Leg Ref.

  • Page 130: Ref. Envelope Color

    5 Operation A-Scan Ref. Envelope Color You can choose the color of the reference envelope curve, independent of the selected Color Scheme (see page 109). Color Palette At the right edge of the A-scan you can show the color palette that is set in the function Amp Palette (see page 249) in the Data Recorder.

  • Page 131: Material Probe

    Material Probe 5 Operation 5.10 Material Probe Velocity This is the same function as in the function group In this function group you can set the data for the test A-Scan (see page 126). material and the probe. Part Type You need to specify the surface shape of the test object.

  • Page 132: Thickness

    5 Operation Material Probe Thickness Probe Selection You can use this function to set the wall thickness of the By selecting the order number of the connected probe, test object. This value is required for the automatic cal- you can quickly and correctly set the settings (name, culation of the true depth of a reflection.

  • Page 133: Frequency

    Material Probe 5 Operation Frequency Probe X-Value With this function you can set the frequency of your With this function you can set the X value (distance of probe. probe front edge from the probe index or sound exit point) of the connected probe. The frequency is set automatically when you select a probe by its number or name (see page 132).

  • Page 134: Delay Velocity

    5 Operation Material Probe Delay Velocity With this function you can set the sound velocity in the delay line of the connected probe. The delay velocity is set automatically when you select a probe by its number or name (see page 132). Rev.

  • Page 135: Pulser Receiver

    Pulser Receiver 5 Operation 5.11 Pulser Receiver Voltage If the square wave pulser is chosen as pulser mode (see In this function group you will find all functions for setting page 139), then you can set the pulser voltage within the pulser and the receiver.

  • Page 136: Pulser Width Mode

    5 Operation Pulser Receiver Pulser Width Mode Pulser Width You can choose between the Auto and the Manual You can use this function to adjust the pulse width for mode for the pulse width setting. the square wave pulser. You can adjust a value within the range of 40 …...

  • Page 137: Rectify

    Pulser Receiver 5 Operation Rectify Filter You can use this function to select the rectification mode This function is named as Frequency in Krautkrämer of the echo pulses according to your application. legacy products. You can optimize the signal by setting a frequency filter until a clear echo is visible.

  • Page 138: Upper Freq

    5 Operation Pulser Receiver Upper Freq Dual Mode The function Upper Freq is only visible if the setting You can toggle between single-element and dual mode. Adjustable is selected in the Filter function. Set the low cutoff frequency for the filter range here. Frequencies below this cutoff frequency are blocked.

  • Page 139: Prf Mode

    Pulser Receiver 5 Operation PRF Mode Pulser Mode You can choose between the Auto and the Manual The USM 100 can be equipped with an optional spike mode for the PRF (pulse repetition frequency) setting. pulser. If the function Pulser Mode is available, you can choose between the Spike and the Square pulser type.

  • Page 140: Averaging

    5 Operation Pulser Receiver If phantom echoes are detected, change the pulse rep- etition frequency until the phantom echoes disappear or at least become sufficiently small. N o t e It is recommended to always leave the phan- tom echo detection switched on. This will make problems visible immediately.

  • Page 141: Ut Setup

    UT Setup 5 Operation 5.12 UT Setup Gain Gain is only visible when AGC Mode is set to On. In this function group you will find the settings for gain control, alarms and output signals. This is the same function as in the function group Gain (see page 122).

  • Page 142: Agc Max Amp / Agc Min Amp

    5 Operation UT Setup When the automatic gain control is switched on, further LED Alarm functions are displayed with which you can configure You can use the multi-color LED next to the screen (see the AGC (see below). page 102) as an alarm signal. If the alarm event occurs, the LED lights up accordingly.

  • Page 143: Alarm Select

    UT Setup 5 Operation Alarm Select Analog Output You can assign an alarm event to the alarm output. If the You can output measurement results via analog output alarm event occurs, a signal is output via the TTL alarm (see page 271) for external further processing. output (see page 271).

  • Page 144: Echo Max

    5 Operation UT Setup Echo Max Example With a PRF of 1200 Hz, a screen refresh rate of 30 Hz The USM 100 usually generates more A-scans per sec- and the function Echo Max switched on, 1200/30 = 20 ond (= PRF) than the screen of the device can display A-scans are analyzed as raw data at each interval.

  • Page 145: Gates

    Gates 5 Operation 5.13 Gates Tasks of the gates The gates monitor the area of the test object where you In this function group you will find all functions for setting expect to detect a flaw. If an echo exceeds or falls below the gates.

  • Page 146: Gate A Start

    5 Operation Gates Gate A Start Gate A Threshold This function can also be set for gate B, C and IF. This function can also be set for gate B, C and IF. You can set the starting point of the gate by entering the You can set the threshold of the gate by entering the ex- exact numerical values.

  • Page 147: Gate A Tof Mode

    Gates 5 Operation Gate A TOF Mode Two measurement arrows are used in order to clearly identify readings and to avoid any misinterpretations. This function can also be set for gate B, C and IF. The display shows The sound path measurement by means of the echo ●...
  • Page 148 5 Operation Gates Peak J-Flank / First Peak The amplitude and the time-of-flight are measured at These are special parameters for the Japanese market. the absolutely highest amplitude value within the gate Both use the displayed A-scan for evaluation. with maximum resolution of the instrument. The time-of-flight is measured as in the case of Flank, the amplitude measurement before the 1st change of di- Flank...
  • Page 149 Gates 5 Operation Measurement between zero crossings Accurate measurements can be achieved by a corre- sponding choice of the measuring point even if the shape of an echo has changed, e.g. due to phase rever- sal in immersion test applications. Measurement errors may occur if there is noise within the range of the gate before the signal to be evaluated.

  • Page 150: Gate A Logic

    5 Operation Gates Gate A Logic Gate B Start This function can also be set for gate B, C and IF. This function corresponds to Gate A Start (see page 146). You can set the criteria for triggering a gate alarm. N o t e Gate B Width For the configuration of the alarm output, see...

  • Page 151: Gate B Start Mode

    Gates 5 Operation Gate B Start Mode The gate B is positioned starting from the initial pulse. The start of the gate B is normally positioned starting from the initial pulse as in the case of gate A. You can alternatively specify the start of the gate B in re- The gate B is positioned starting from the interface lation to an event in gate A.

  • Page 152: C/If Gate Mode

    5 Operation Gates C/IF Gate Mode If a DAC/TCG reference is recorded, this intersecting point is also used as the reference point for all data With this function you select the third gate. You can then points. Once the interface echo gate is enabled, the make the settings for the selected gate.

  • Page 153: Gate C Tof Mode

    Gates 5 Operation Gate C TOF Mode Display Start Mode This function corresponds to Gate A TOF Mode (see This function is only visible when the interface echo gate page 147). (IF) is selected in the function C/IF Gate Mode (see page 152).

  • Page 154: Gate If Width

    5 Operation Gates Gate IF Width This function corresponds to Gate A Width (see page 146). Gate IF Threshold This function corresponds to Gate A Threshold (see page 146). Gate IF TOF Mode This function corresponds to Gate A TOF Mode (see page 147).

  • Page 155: Auto Calibration

    Auto Calibration 5 Operation 5.14 Auto Calibration Velocity Cal Type The USM 100 provides two calibration modes: In this function group you will find all functions for the dif- ferent calibration procedures. For the description of the ● Multi BW (see from page 166) calibration procedures see from page 165.

  • Page 156: Probe Angle

    5 Operation Probe Angle 5.15 Probe Angle The current probe index angle is influenced, among oth- er things, by different materials or by the wear of the probe contact face. In this function group you will find all functions for defin- ing the current index angle of a probe on a specified A T T E N T I O N reference block.

  • Page 157: Angle Cal Source

    Probe Angle 5 Operation Angle Cal Source Gate A Start You can choose between the A-scan and the envelope This is the same function as in the function group curve as basis for the probe angle calculation. Gates (see page 146). SDH Diameter Gate A Threshold With this function you must set the side-drilled hole di-...

  • Page 158: Evaluation

    5 Operation Evaluation 5.16 Evaluation The available methods depend on the activated instru- ment options and the loaded application (see page 69). In this function group you can choose a method for eval- The use of the various methods is described in the re- uating the measured reflector echoes and make the as- spective chapters: sociated settings.

  • Page 159: Eval Mode

    Evaluation 5 Operation Eval Mode Eval Points Source You must choose the evaluation mode before setting This parameter is only visible when DAC, JISDAC or the following parameters. CNDAC has been selected in Eval Mode. For creating and editing the DAC curve points you have dbRef Mode two options: ●...

  • Page 160: Dac Point

    5 Operation Evaluation DAC Point Offset Mode This parameter is only visible when DAC, JISDAC or You can set an offset mode for the evaluation lines. CNDAC has been selected in Eval Mode. Fixed Select the point number for the following DAC Distance value.

  • Page 161: Curve Color

    Evaluation 5 Operation Curve Color Probe Name You can select the color for the DAC / TCG curve. This parameter is only visible when DGS has been se- lected in Eval Mode. DGS Mode This is the same function as in the function group Material Probe (see page 132).

  • Page 162: Delay Velocity

    5 Operation Evaluation Delay Velocity Reference Size This parameter is only visible when DGS has been se- This parameter is only visible when DGS has been se- lected in Eval Mode. lected in Eval Mode. This is the same function as in the function group You must enter the reference size for the recording.

  • Page 163: Test Attenuation

    Evaluation 5 Operation Test Attenuation JISDAC Mode This parameter is only visible when DGS has been se- This parameter is only visible when JISDAC has been lected in Eval Mode. selected in Eval Mode. You can enter a value for the sound attenuation in the You can switch the evaluation method on or off.

  • Page 164: Acceptance Level

    5 Operation Evaluation Acceptance Level Defect Length This parameter is only visible when CNDAC has been This parameter is only visible when CNDAC has been selected in Eval Mode. selected in Eval Mode. You can set the acceptance level line according to the The evaluation curve offset will be adapted to the value required quality.

  • Page 165: Calibration

    Calibration 5 Operation 5.17 Calibration Choice of the measuring point The sound path measurement by means of the echo Probe delay and velocity evaluation depends on the choice of measuring point (see Gate A TOF Mode, page 147). Before working with the USM 100, it must be calibrated. A T T E N T I O N You have to adjust the material velocity and the display range, as well as allow for the probe delay, depending...

  • Page 166: Multi Bw

    5 Operation Calibration Multi BW – Couple the probe to the calibration block. The gates are set automatically according to the value of With Multi BW (multi backwall), the calibration only S Ref 1. needs one reference value S Ref 1. The first and the –...

  • Page 167: Multi Step

    Calibration 5 Operation Multi Step – In the Command bar tap on Calibrate (see page 74) to start the calibration procedure. With Multi Step, the calibration needs two reference – Couple the probe to the calibration block so that the values S Ref 1 and S Ref 2.

  • Page 168: Calibration Using Dual-Element Probes

    5 Operation Calibration Calibration using dual-element probes With thin wall thicknesses, the effect described above leads to an echo amplitude drop which has to be espe- Dual-element probes are especially used for wall thick- cially taken into account with thicknesses <2 mm. ness measurements.

  • Page 169: Defining The Probe Angle

    Defining the probe angle 5 Operation 5.18 Defining the probe angle The calculated angle is briefly displayed in the informa- tion line at the bottom edge of the display screen. The function group Probe Angle provides all functions to define the current index angle of a probe on a refer- ence block.

  • Page 170: Making Measurements

    5 Operation Making measurements 5.19 Making measurements The following example shows the dependency of dis- tance measurement on the echo waveform, i.e. on the height of the gate threshold and thus on the selection of General notes the intersection point at the signal. Please pay attention to the following notes when using the USM 100 for measurements: ●...

  • Page 171: Db Ref

    dB REF 5 Operation 5.20 dB REF Recording a reference echo Before using the dB-difference measurement, you have With the dB-difference measurement method (db REF) to first record a reference echo. you can evaluate reflector echoes by means of refer- ence echoes.

  • Page 172: Echo Height Comparison

    5 Operation dB REF Echo height comparison You can compare the echo from any chosen reflector with the reference echo. The following values are available for indication in the Measurement line (see page 85). ● dBrA dB-difference between the reference echo and the highest echo in the gate A.

  • Page 173: Dac

    5 Operation 5.21 DAC DAC settings – In the A-scan tap on the Evaluation icon to display You can evaluate reflector echoes by means of the dis- the function group. tance-amplitude correction (DAC). After selecting DAC in the function Eval Mode in (see page 159) the function group Evaluation provides you with all the functions needed for the echo height com- parison between a reflector echo and a reference echo.

  • Page 174: Recording A Dac Curve

    5 Operation Recording a DAC curve N o t e A T T E N T I O N To record DAC echoes, you can use the en- velope curve instead of the A-scan (see Eval Before starting to record a reference curve, Source, page 159).
  • Page 175 5 Operation – Position the gate A on the first DAC echo (see page 95). – In the Command bar tap on AutoXX (see page 74) to automatically set the echo to the required screen height. – In the Command bar tap on Calibrate (see page 74) to record the first DAC point.

  • Page 176: Turning The Dac Evaluation Off

    5 Operation Turning the DAC evaluation off Deleting the DAC curve You can turn the DAC evaluation off at any time. You can delete the DAC curve at any time. After this, the DAC evaluation is not possible until you have recorded –...

  • Page 177: Multiple Dac Curves

    5 Operation Multiple DAC curves You can activate multiple DAC curves and, at the same time, define the offsets between the multiple curves and the recording curve. You can use fixed offsets for all curves or individual off- sets for each curve. –...

  • Page 178: Echo Evaluation Using Dac/Tcg

    5 Operation Echo evaluation using DAC/TCG Change in the probe delay with DAC/TCG Generally, a change in the probe delay automatically To be able to evaluate a flaw echo by means of the also affects the shape of the sound field. This means DAC, certain conditions must be met: that a new recording of the reference echo would be the- ●...
  • Page 179 5 Operation Automatic variation of the measuring point in TOF mode An echo amplitude evaluation is normally carried out at the echo peak of the signal under examination because this is the only way of ensuring that the displayed echo amplitude and the sound path (projection distance, depth position) always belong to the highest echo in the gate.

  • Page 180: Dgs

    5 Operation 5.22 DGS ● Distance D between the probe coupling face and the circular disk-shaped equivalent reflector You can use the DGS mode (distance - gain - size) to ● Difference in gain G between a circular disk-shaped compare the reflecting power of a natural flaw in the test equivalent reflector and a reference reflector, e.g.
  • Page 181 5 Operation The following parameters of the probe affect the curve You can adjust these parameters in the USM 100 in shape: such a way that you can use the DGS method with many different probes and on various materials. ●...

  • Page 182: Validity Of The Dgs Method

    5 Operation Validity of the DGS method ● The evaluation must be carried out using the same probe that was used for recording the reference echo. Echo amplitude evaluations using the DGS method are Another probe of the same type can be used after re- only reliable and reproducible under the following condi- cording a new reference echo.
  • Page 183 5 Operation Change in the probe delay with DGS Automatic variation of the measuring point in TOF mode Generally, a change in the probe delay automatically also affects the shape of the sound field. This means An echo amplitude evaluation is normally carried out at that a new recording of the reference echo for the DGS the echo peak of the signal under examination because setting would be theoretically required.

  • Page 184: Settings For The Dgs Measurement

    5 Operation Settings for the DGS measurement Recording a reference echo and turning the DGS curve on – In the A-scan tap on the Evaluation icon to display the function group. To be able to display the required DGS curve, you have to record the reference echo.

  • Page 185: Locks, Error Messages

    5 Operation Taking the general DGS diagram as a basis, the Locks, error messages USM 100 calculates the required test sensitivity for dis- As long as a valid reference echo is stored, no functions playing the selected curve with its maximum at 80 % can be changed which could cause an incorrect DGS screen height, and makes this setting.

  • Page 186: Sound Attenuation And Transfer Correction

    5 Operation Sound attenuation and transfer correction Using multiple DGS curves There are two possibilities for setting the sound attenu- After turning the DGS evaluation on, at least one curve ation in the test object: is displayed for a certain ERS (equivalent reflector size). For some test specifications according to DGS, certain ●...

  • Page 187: Turning The Dgs Evaluation Off

    5 Operation Turning the DGS evaluation off Deleting a DGS reference echo You can turn the DGS evaluation off at any time. You can delete the echo of the reference reflector. After this, the DGS evaluation is not possible until you have –...

  • Page 188: Probe Data

    5 Operation Probe data (Using SDH as reference reflector) Probe name Wavelength Min. diameter of Near-field length Min. distance in steel SDH (1.5 λ) in steel (N) in steel (1.5 N) [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] B1-S B2-S B4-S MB2-S MB4-S MB5-S 7 …...
  • Page 189 5 Operation Probe Wavelength in steel Focus depth in steel [mm] [mm] MSEB-2 8 ±2 MSEB-4 10 ±2 MSEB-4 0° 18 ±4 MSEB-5 10 ±2 SEB-1 20 ±4 SEB-2 KF5 6 ±2 SEB-4 KF8 6 ±2 SEB-2 15 ±3 SEB-4 12 ±2 SEB-2 0°...
  • Page 190 5 Operation N o t e The DGS curves for the dual-element probes are not derived from the general DGS diagram but have been individually mea- sured for steel (5920 m/s) and stored in the instrument. You can only carry out a DGS evaluation with one of the dual-element probes available if the sound velocity is between 5330 and 6500 m/s.

  • Page 191: Truedgs Angle Probes

    5 Operation ® trueDGS angle probes The following probes using the trueDGS technology are currently available: ® trueDGS angle probes generate a rotationally sym- ● MWB45-2 tD (probe # 35) metric sound field in the material to be tested like verti- cally beaming circular elements.

  • Page 192: Aws D1.1 / Aws D1.5

    5 Operation AWS D1.1 / AWS D1.5 5.23 AWS D1.1 / AWS D1.5 with: ● A = flaw gain (in dB) You can evaluate defects in welds according to the Absolute instrument gain with which the maximum specifications AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.5. flaw echo is at 50 % (±5 %) echo height.
  • Page 193 AWS D1.1 / AWS D1.5 5 Operation N o t e Make sure that all instrument options for the – In the A-scan tap on the Evaluation icon to display specific test are calibrated before starting the the function group. rating according to AWS D1.1 or AWS D1.5.
  • Page 194 5 Operation AWS D1.1 / AWS D1.5 – Select the specific AWS parameters in the measure- ment line (see page 120). – Couple the probe to the reference standard and max- imize the reference echo. – After this, position the gate A on the reference echo (see page 95).

  • Page 195: Flaw Position Calculation With

    Flaw position calculation with angle probes 5 Operation 5.24 Flaw position calculation with Probe Angle angle probes You can use the function Probe Angle to adjust the an- gle of incidence of your probe for the material used. This You will find the functions for setting the flaw position value is required for the automatic calculation of flaw po- calculation when using angle probes in the function sition.
  • Page 196 5 Operation Flaw position calculation with angle probes In addition to the sound path S, the (reduced) projection ● Reduced projection distance R distance and the true depth of the flaw are calculated Distance from the probe front edge to the position of automatically and can be indicated in the Measurement the flaw, projected onto the surface.

  • Page 197: Further Settings

    Flaw position calculation with angle probes 5 Operation Further settings You must set several values that are required for the au- tomatic calculation of the true depth or the reduced pro- jection distance of a reflection: ● Thickness (see page 132) ●...

  • Page 198: Jisdac

    5 Operation JISDAC 5.25 JISDAC Activating JISDAC – In the A-scan tap on the Evaluation icon to display The USM 100 has a DAC function for the echo evalua- the function group. tion by means of the distance-amplitude correction (DAC) and an additional class rating according to the Japanese standard JIS Z3060-2002.

  • Page 199: Recording A Dac Curve

    JISDAC 5 Operation Recording a DAC curve N o t e A T T E N T I O N To record DAC echoes, you can use the en- velope curve instead of the A-scan (see Eval Before starting to record a reference curve, Source, page 159).
  • Page 200 5 Operation JISDAC – Position the gate A on the first DAC echo (see page 95). – In the Command bar tap on AutoXX (see page 74) to automatically set the echo to the required screen height. – In the Command bar tap on Calibrate (see page 74) to record the first DAC point.

  • Page 201: Sensitivity Correction

    JISDAC 5 Operation Sensitivity correction Deleting the DAC curve You can use the function Transfer Correction to com- You can delete the DAC curve at any time. After this, the pensate for transfer losses in the material to be tested. DAC evaluation is not possible until you have recorded A correction is necessary if the test object and the refer- a new DAC curve.

  • Page 202: Echo Evaluation Using Jisdac

    5 Operation JISDAC Echo evaluation using JISDAC Change in the probe delay with JISDAC Generally, a change in the probe delay automatically To be able to evaluate a flaw echo by means of the also affects the shape of the sound field. This means DAC, certain conditions must be met: that a new recording of the reference echo would be the- ●...
  • Page 203 JISDAC 5 Operation Automatic variation of the measuring point in TOF mode An echo amplitude evaluation is normally carried out at the echo peak of the signal under examination because this is the only way of ensuring that the displayed echo amplitude and the sound path (projection distance, depth position) always belong to the highest echo in the gate.

  • Page 204: Cndac

    5 Operation CNDAC 5.26 CNDAC Evaluations according to CNDAC After recording the reference echo, the CNDAC shows CNDAC (China Distance Amplitude Correction) is an the reference lines RL, SL, and EL depending on the evaluation method for ultrasonic weld testing, based on corresponding choice in the functions Code (standard) the standards JB/T4730 and GB 11345 of the People's and Cal Block (reference block).

  • Page 205: Standards And Reference Blocks

    CNDAC 5 Operation Standards and reference blocks Code Cal Block Ø SDH (mm) Wall thickness (mm) RL (dB) SL (dB) EL (dB) 11345A – DAC – 10 DAC – 16 11345B – DAC – 4 DAC – 10 DAC – 16 11345C –...

  • Page 206: Activating Cndac

    5 Operation CNDAC Activating CNDAC – In the A-scan tap on the Evaluation icon to display the function group. – In the function Eval Mode select CNDAC. – Set all parameters in this function group (see from page 158). Rev. 9 (09/2023) Krautkrämer USM 100...

  • Page 207: Recording A Dac Curve

    CNDAC 5 Operation Recording a DAC curve N o t e A T T E N T I O N To record DAC echoes, you can use the en- velope curve instead of the A-scan (see Eval Before starting to record a reference curve, Source, page 159).
  • Page 208 5 Operation CNDAC – Position the gate A on the first DAC echo (see page 95). – In the Command bar tap on AutoXX (see page 74) to automatically set the echo to the required screen height. – In the Command bar tap on Calibrate (see page 74) to record the first DAC point.

  • Page 209: Sensitivity Correction

    CNDAC 5 Operation Sensitivity correction You can use the function Transfer Correction to com- pensate for transfer losses in the material to be tested. A correction is necessary if the test object and the refer- ence standard have different surface qualities. You have to determine the adjustment value for the compensation of transfer losses by way of experiment.

  • Page 210: Turning The Cndac Evaluation Off

    5 Operation CNDAC Turning the CNDAC evaluation off Deleting the DAC curve You can turn the DAC evaluation off at any time. You can delete the DAC curve at any time. After this, the DAC evaluation is not possible until you have recorded –...

  • Page 211: Echo Evaluation Using Cndac

    CNDAC 5 Operation Echo evaluation using CNDAC Change in the probe delay with CNDAC Generally, a change in the probe delay automatically To be able to evaluate a flaw echo by means of the also affects the shape of the sound field. This means DAC, certain conditions must be met: that a new recording of the reference echo would be the- ●...
  • Page 212 5 Operation CNDAC Automatic variation of the measuring point in TOF mode An echo amplitude evaluation is normally carried out at the echo peak of the signal under examination because this is the only way of ensuring that the displayed echo amplitude and the sound path (projection distance, depth position) always belong to the highest echo in the gate.

  • Page 213: Encoder Cal

    Encoder Cal 5 Operation 5.27 Encoder Cal For material testing with B-scan or C-scan (see from page 221), usually manually or automatically controlled scanner inspection systems are used. These inspection systems use a position encoder which can be verified before use. In most scanner inspection systems the probe is hold on a bar.

  • Page 214: Encoder Type

    5 Operation Encoder Cal Encoder Type Encoder Dir. X You must select the encoder type depending on the Set the moving direction of the encoder on the X-axis. scanner system you are using and the encoders in- stalled. Normal Select Directional or Quadrature for each axis de- The moving on the scan axis is from left to right.

  • Page 215: Encoder Res. X

    Encoder Cal 5 Operation Encoder Res. X Expected Dist. X If the resolution of the encoder signals for the scan axis To calculate the encoder resolution, you must enter the (X-axis) is known, you can enter the value here directly length of the reference path on the scan axis (X-axis) in ticks per mm.

  • Page 216: Scan Tolerance

    5 Operation Encoder Cal Scan Tolerance During the encoder calibration of the scan axis (X-axis) you have to move the probe back to the origin position on the X-axis. If this cannot be done exactly, without any deviation, you can set a tolerance value. A deviation of the position within the tolerance value is accepted during calibration.

  • Page 217: Verifying The Encoder

    Verifying the encoder 5 Operation 5.28 Verifying the encoder Once all parameters of the scanner system are set (see from page 213), you can start the verification. – Mark the reference distance for verification according to the settings in Expected Dist. X and Expected Dist.

  • Page 218: Scan

    5 Operation Scan 5.29 Scan UT representation formats Ultrasonic data is collected and displayed in different formats. The three most common formats are A-scan, B-scan, and C-scan. Each presentation mode provides a different way of looking at and evaluating the region of part under inspection.

  • Page 219: B-Scan Representation

    Scan 5 Operation B-Scan representation The B-scan presentation is a side view of the part under inspection. In the B-scan view, the TOF (time of flight) of the ultra- sonic signal is displayed along the Y-axis. The probe po- sition is displayed along the X-axis. The depth of a re- flector and its position on the part can be determined.

  • Page 220: C-Scan Representation

    5 Operation Scan C-Scan representation C-scan presentation is a top view of the part under in- spection. The location and size of reflector in part can be determined. Typically, a gate is defined in the A-scan. When the probe is moved over the part under inspection, the am- plitude or TOF values of the echoes are recorded at a constant interval, and displayed as dots in different col- ors or shades of gray.

  • Page 221: Scan Setup

    Scan Setup 5 Operation 5.30 Scan Setup Scan Pattern You must select the scan pattern depending on the In this function group you can set the parameters for the scanner system you are using and the encoders in- B-scan and C-scan representations and the scanning stalled.

  • Page 222: Position Mode

    5 Operation Scan Setup Position Mode Manual Index You can choose between two methods for determining If the scanner system does not have an encoder for the the probe position. index axis, you must select the setting On for manual entry of the index value.

  • Page 223: Scan Resoln. (Dist)

    Scan Setup 5 Operation Scan Resoln. (Dist) CV Index Overlap You can set the distance between the individual mea- For unidirectional or bidirectional scanning you can de- suring points along the scan axis. fine the overlap of the individual passes. Scan Resolution (Time) CV Index Distance You can set the time interval between the individual...

  • Page 224: Encoder Dir. X

    5 Operation Scan Setup Encoder Dir. X Active Scan Start This is the same function as in the function group You can set the starting point on the scan axis (X-axis) Encoder Cal (see page 214). of the active C-scan (see page 218). independently of the C-scan.

  • Page 225: Active Index Start

    Scan Setup 5 Operation Active Index Start You can set the starting point on the index axis (Y-axis) of the active C-scan (see page 218). independently of the C-scan. You can also change this setting after a scan has been acquired in order to display an enlarged area in the active C-scan for evaluation (see page 235).

  • Page 226: Display

    5 Operation Display 5.31 Display Data Source You must select which measured value is to be used for In this function group you can set the parameters for the the representation of the B-scan or C-scan: display of the image. Amp A-Scan = highest amplitude in the A-scan Amp A...

  • Page 227: Beam Fill

    Display 5 Operation Beam Fill Amp Palette You can define the color mapping of the beam fill. The You can select the color palette for the representation of beam fill is used to smooth the adjacent A-scan pixels in the measured amplitude values. the respective view.

  • Page 228: Thickness Palette

    5 Operation Display Thickness Palette TMin You can switch on a simplified color palette for evaluat- This function is only available when the thickness pal- ing wall thickness measurements in the C-scan (see ette is switched on. page 237). Enter the value for the minimum wall thickness. Wall The wall thickness palette consists of five fixed colors thicknesses up to this value are displayed in green in the for different wall thickness ranges that you can define...

  • Page 229: Zone 2

    Display 5 Operation Zone 2 Index Ruler This function is only available when the thickness pal- You can switch on a ruler along the index axis (Y-axis). ette is switched on. Range Ruler With reference to the minimum wall thickness entered in the TMin setting (= 100 %), select a wall thickness value You can switch on the material depth ruler along the Y- in percent.

  • Page 230: Statistics

    5 Operation Statistics 5.32 Statistics Offline Gain This parameter can only be set for stored measurement In this function group you can set the parameters for the results, not during recording. measurement values. You can change the gain for the analysis of the mea- surement results.

  • Page 231: Grid Index

    Statistics 5 Operation Grid Index This parameter can only be set for stored measurement results, not during recording. You can set the size of the grid along the index axis. Stat Box You can switch on the statistical measurement box over the B-scan or C-scan.

  • Page 232: Scanning And Evaluation

    5 Operation Scanning and evaluation 5.33 Scanning and evaluation N o t e For the operation of the scanner system, please refer to the operating manuals of the devices used. Scan panel The USM 100 provides a specific scan panel for scan- ner system operation with B-scan and C-scan evalua- tion (see page 218).

  • Page 233: Scan Procedure

    Scanning and evaluation 5 Operation Scan procedure After setting the display range and the gate position, the ultrasonic signals of defects can be easily identified in the A-scan. Now you can start the inspection. – Move the probe to the starting point and check the position on the screen.

  • Page 234: Saving And Loading Data

    – To load the saved data for analysis tap the Load data icon (see page 77) and select the file. N o t e For evaluation the stored data can also be loaded in the software USM 100 PC from Waygate Technologies. Rev. 9 (09/2023) Krautkrämer USM 100...

  • Page 235: Evaluation

    If the scan size ex- ceeds 100 mm x 100 mm with a resolution of 1 mm, we recommend using the software USM 100 PC from Waygate Technologies for inspection and analysis. Krautkrämer USM 100 Rev. 9 (09/2023)
  • Page 236 5 Operation Scanning and evaluation – To toggle between the normal and the zoomed dis- play, double-tap in the respective view. – Tap in the B-scan and drag an area (1) while holding down your finger. The cursor is automatically set to the highest amplitude (2) within the area.

  • Page 237: Wall Thickness Measurement

    Scanning and evaluation 5 Operation Wall thickness measurement For easier evaluation of wall thickness measurements, you can switch on a simplified color palette (2) in the C- scan and define wall thickness ranges (1) that are dis- played with clearly distinguishable colors. –...
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  • Page 239: Documentation

    Documentation Krautkrämer USM 100 Rev. 9 (09/2023)

  • Page 240: Test Reports

    6 Documentation Test reports 6.1 Test reports Printing test reports The USM 100 is not meant to be directly connected to a Saving test reports printer. You can use the software USM 100 PC to view, edit, and print out the test reports and A-scans stored in You can use the USM 100 to save test reports.

  • Page 241: Multiple Page Test Report

    Test reports 6 Documentation Multiple page test report – If the marked images are to be deleted automatically afterwards, mark the function Auto Delete in the top If additional screen captures are to be saved in the test right corner with a tick. report in addition to the current screen content, you –...

  • Page 242: Screen Captures

    6 Documentation Screen captures 6.2 Screen captures You can save an image of the entire screen. Screen captures are saved in the selected default directory. The file name is generated automatically and consists of the name of the current application, the date and the time, for example USM100_Standard_2021-03-02_16.09.49.

  • Page 243: Data Recorder

    Data Recorder 6 Documentation 6.3 Data Recorder You can store readings in a data matrix and, in this way, structure them according to the test tasks. The data ma- trix consists of rows and columns. All functions and settings for documentation with the data recorder can be found on the Data Recorder panel In this way, you can e.g.

  • Page 244: Switching Between Views

    6 Documentation Data Recorder Switching between views Together with the data matrix the A-scan is displayed. This allows you to change UT settings without having to switch to another panel. As an alternative the split-screen view, you can display either the A-scan or the data matrix in full screen. –...

  • Page 245: Setup

    Data Recorder 6 Documentation Setup A T T E N T I O N After generating the file, you can no longer change the number of rows and columns. – Tap in the data matrix to display the available function group icons.
  • Page 246 6 Documentation Data Recorder FileName Prefix You can enter a character string as a prefix for the auto- matically generated file names. This prefix will be placed at the beginning of the file name, before the au- tomatically generated data year-month-day-time. With the prefix USM_, for example, a file name will then be USM_2021-03-02_16.09.49 –...
  • Page 247 Data Recorder 6 Documentation Data Source You can select which reading should be stored in the You can set the name of the first cell (top left) of the data cells of the data matrix. This selection applies to all cells. matrix.
  • Page 248 6 Documentation Data Recorder Num of Rows Advance Dir You can set the total number of rows for the data matrix. You can set select the automatic filling advance direc- Together with the number of columns (Num of Cols), tion for the data matrix. With the setting Row, a row is this then results in the total size of the data matrix.

  • Page 249: Display

    Data Recorder 6 Documentation Display TOF Palette Based on the stored TOF reading, the cells of the data You can configure the display of the data matrix. matrix are shaded in color. You can select the color pal- ette for these colors. TOF Color Range This function can be set in the software Mentor Create only, which is described in a separate manual.
  • Page 250 6 Documentation Data Recorder Color Ruler The color ruler is adjusted when one of the above fac- tors changes. This may result in a change of the as- You can switch on the color ruler at the right edge of the signed color, but it is always synchronous with the color data matrix.

  • Page 251: Storing Readings

    Data Recorder 6 Documentation Storing readings – Couple the probe to the first measuring point. The reading can be displayed in the Measurement line Following the creation of the data recorder file (see (see page 120). page 245), you can store readings the individual cells. –...

  • Page 252: Deleting Readings

    6 Documentation Data Recorder Deleting readings Saving a CSV file You can overwrite any readings in the data grid. To do You can save the current readings in the data grid as a so, you need to select a specific cell and then record a CSV file.

  • Page 253: File Management

    File management 6 Documentation 6.4 File management All file management functions can be found in the Main menu (see page 68) under File management. For special information on handling application files, see page 69. The functions for saving reports, settings and screen- shots as well as for loading settings and data can be found in the Command bar (see page 74).

  • Page 254: File Management Functions

    6 Documentation File management File management functions Import You can import files from a USB stick or from the Icon Function Page InspectionWorks cloud service to the instrument's in- ternal memory, for example settings or applications. Import If you want to import one or more files from a USB stick, then first insert the USB stick into the socket on the top Export of the instrument (see page 54).

  • Page 255: Export

    File management 6 Documentation Export Rename You can export files from the instrument's internal mem- You can rename the files stored in the instrument's in- ory to a USB stick or to the InspectionWorks cloud ser- ternal memory. vice, for example for backup purposes or for forwarding –...

  • Page 256: Delete

    6 Documentation File management Delete You can delete the files from the instrument's internal memory. N o t e Before deleting, you can export the files for backup purposes (see page 255). The dele- tion can not be undone. – In the list of files (see page 253) tap the check boxes of the files you want to delete.

  • Page 257: Maintenance And Care

    Maintenance and care Krautkrämer USM 100 Rev. 9 (09/2023)

  • Page 258: Maintenance

    7 Maintenance and care Maintenance 7.1 Maintenance 7.2 Instrument care The USM 100 requires basically no maintenance. Clean the instrument and its accessories using a moist cloth. The following are exclusively recommended for A T T E N T I O N cleaning: Any repair work may only be carried out by ●...

  • Page 259: Battery Care

    Battery care 7 Maintenance and care 7.3 Battery care Before transporting by air, ● make sure that the battery charge is below 30%, Transport and storage ● pay attention to the information on transport and stor- age in the technical documentation of the specific battery, A T T E N T I O N ●...

  • Page 260: Charging

    7 Maintenance and care Battery care Charging Logic of battery charging and discharging The capacity and life of batteries mainly depend on the Batteries in the USM 100 correct handling. Therefore, please observe the tips be- low: The USM 100 contains two batteries. The first battery is a fixed battery.
  • Page 261 Battery care 7 Maintenance and care Charging process Discharging process When the battery is charged inside the instrument, the The battery discharging is controlled by the USM 100. charging process is controlled by the instrument. It The operating time of one fully charged battery is more takes 4.5 hours to fully charge an empty battery.
  • Page 262 7 Maintenance and care Battery care Battery level indication To extend the operating time to 10 hours, you can pro- ceed as follows: There are different battery levels indicators including 100 %, 75 %, 50 % and 25 % (see page 50). Usually –...

  • Page 263: Battery Life And Temperature

    Battery care 7 Maintenance and care Battery life and temperature Disposal of batteries The amount of time that the USM 100 can be run on fully Lithium batteries are marked with the symbol of the charged batteries (and the heat generated internally) is crossed-out trash can.

  • Page 264: Software Updates

    7 Maintenance and care Software updates 7.4 Software updates Installing an update A T T E N T I O N You can install the latest software updates for the USM 100 yourself. During the update process, the power supply must not be interrupted.

  • Page 265: Update In Case Of Malfunction

    Software updates 7 Maintenance and care Update in case of malfunction The installation process will then start. After successful In the event of a system crash or if the instrument can installation the instrument is shut down automatically. no longer be started in the normal way, you can reset or Then, you can power on the instrument again and use reinitialize the operating system with a software update.

  • Page 266: License Upgrade

    7 Maintenance and care License upgrade 7.5 License upgrade – If necessary copy the license file into the root directo- ry of the USB stick and insert the USB stick into the socket on the top of the instrument (see page 54). You can import licenses, which will then unlock additional functions for your instrument.

  • Page 267: Interfaces And Peripherals

    Interfaces and Peripherals Krautkrämer USM 100 Rev. 9 (09/2023)

  • Page 268: Interfaces

    8 Interfaces and Peripherals Interfaces 8.1 Interfaces Overview The interfaces are located on the top and on the right side of the instrument. – To access the interfaces on the top of the instrument, slide the lid (1) to the right side until it swings open up- wards.

  • Page 269: Usb-A Interface

    Interfaces 8 Interfaces and Peripherals USB-A interface USB-C interface The USB interface type A (see page 268) is used for The USB interface type C (see page 268) can be used data exchange between the instrument and a standard to connect a USB-C docking hub. USB stick (see page 54).

  • Page 270: Wlan

    8 Interfaces and Peripherals Interfaces WLAN The USB interface type A (see page 268) can be used to connect a WLAN adapter. When connected via WLAN the software USM 100 PC can be used to com- pletely operate the instrument (see page 58) N o t e It is recommended to plug in the WLAN adapter together with an extraction tool to...

  • Page 271: I/O Interface

    (com- bined for all gates or individual for one selected gate), analog output, encoder inputs and signals for service purposes for the Waygate Technologies customer sup- port. Krautkrämer USM 100 Rev. 9 (09/2023)
  • Page 272 8 Interfaces and Peripherals Interfaces Function Color on cable 156M2384 Lemo LM.SDA311.[A][B] Output Analog signal, analog voltage corresponding to Light blue gate amplitude or TOF within the gate, 0 … 5V, I = 5 mA Output SAP, external trigger, 5 V TTL, I = 5 mA Pink Output...

  • Page 273: Remote Control

    Remote control 8 Interfaces and Peripherals 8.2 Remote control The commands are input via computer keyboard after starting the remote control program and configuring the program interface. In this process, a difference must be You can remotely control the USM 100 by means of a made between: connected Computer.

  • Page 274: Remote Control Codes

    8 Interfaces and Peripherals Remote control Remote control codes Code Data type Description Function Page Read the gate A amplitude. Identical to code SA (1 count = 0.1 % screen height). Read the gate B amplitude. Identical to code SB (1 count = 0.1 % screen height).
  • Page 275 Remote control 8 Interfaces and Peripherals Code Data type Description Function Page flag Perform the AutoXX gain adjustment on the specified gate. AutoXX The system gain is adjusted so that the peak signal in the specified gate is set to 80 % screen height or a user specified amplitude.
  • Page 276 8 Interfaces and Peripherals Remote control Code Data type Description Function Page Read or set the gate A threshold. Gate A Threshold AT <n> where n = FFFFFFA1 … FFFFFFFB (1 count = 1 % screen height) 5 … 5F (1 count = 1 % screen height) Read or set the gate A width.
  • Page 277 Remote control 8 Interfaces and Peripherals Code Data type Description Function Page Read or set the gate B logic. Gate B Logic BM <n> where n = 0 for Off, 1 for Positive, 2 for Negative. Read or set the gate B threshold. Gate B Threshold BT <n>...
  • Page 278 8 Interfaces and Peripherals Remote control Code Data type Description Function Page Read or set the gain. DB <n> where n = 0 … 44C (1 count = 0.1 dB) Read or set the display delay. Display Delay DD <n> where n = FFFFC568 …...
  • Page 279 Remote control 8 Interfaces and Peripherals Code Data type Description Function Page Read or set the display range. Display Range DW <n> where n = 3E8 … 1AA54A0 (1.000 … 27940.000 mm, 1 count = 0.001 mm) ** Read or set the filter selection. Filter FR <n>...
  • Page 280 8 Interfaces and Peripherals Remote control Code Data type Description Function Page Read or set the state of the Freeze function. Freeze FZ <n> where n = 0 for Freeze off 1 for Freeze on 2 to toggle the Freeze state I0 …...
  • Page 281 Remote control 8 Interfaces and Peripherals Code Data type Description Function Page string Read or set the gate A TOF mode. Gate A TOF Mode KA <n> where n = P or p for Peak F or f for Flank J or j for J-Flank 1 for First Peak string...
  • Page 282 8 Interfaces and Peripherals Remote control Code Data type Description Function Page Read or set the pulser status. PB <n> where n = 0 for Off, 1 for On Read or set the probe delay. Probe Delay PD <n> where n = 0 …...
  • Page 283 Remote control 8 Interfaces and Peripherals Code Data type Description Function Page Read the PRF value. Set the PRF value if the PRF mode is PRF Value set to Manual (see code PF). PR <n> where n = 10 … 2000 * Read or set simulated spike pulser or square wave pulser Pulser Mode mode.
  • Page 284 8 Interfaces and Peripherals Remote control Code Data type Description Function Page Read or set the pulser voltage. Voltage PV <n> where with simulated spike pulser mode: n = 0 for low voltage pulser, 1 for high voltage pulser with square wave pulser mode: n = 50 …...
  • Page 285 Remote control 8 Interfaces and Peripherals Code Data type Description Function Page Read or set the rectification mode. Rectify RF <n> where n = 0 for RF (radio frequency) 1 for Negative HW 2 for Positive HW 3 for Full Wave Read the gate A amplitude.
  • Page 286 8 Interfaces and Peripherals Remote control Code Data type Description Function Page Read or set the time. Date and Time TI <n> where n = 0 for 12 hour format AM/PM 1 for 24 hour format (default format) hh:mm:ss (hh = hour 00 … 23, mm = minute 00 …...

  • Page 287: Appendix

    Appendix Krautkrämer USM 100 Rev. 9 (09/2023)

  • Page 288: Overview Of Basic Ut Functions

    9 Appendix Overview of basic UT Functions 9.1 Overview of basic UT Functions N o t e Some functions are only available if the cor- responding options are enabled by entering the license code. Gain Function name Page 2-Point Cal Source A-Scan Color Acceptance Level AGC Mode...
  • Page 289 Overview of basic UT Functions 9 Appendix Gain Function name Page Angle Cal Source Auto XX Amplitude Averaging AWS Mode Block Bold Line C/IF Gate Mode Cal Block CNDAC Mode Code Color Leg Color Palette Curve Color Custom Gain Step Krautkrämer USM 100 Rev.
  • Page 290 9 Appendix Overview of basic UT Functions Gain Function name Page DAC / TCG DAC Distance DAC Point Damping dbRef Mode Defect Length Define Points Delay Velocity DGS Curve DGS Mode Display Delay Display Range Display Start Mode Dual Mode Rev.
  • Page 291 Overview of basic UT Functions 9 Appendix Gain Function name Page Echo Max Effective Diameter Envelope Envelope Color Eval Mode Eval Source Eval Points Source Filter Freeze Mode Frequency Gain Gain Step Gate A Logic Krautkrämer USM 100 Rev. 9 (09/2023)
  • Page 292 9 Appendix Overview of basic UT Functions Gain Function name Page Gate A Start Gate A Threshold Gate A TOF Mode Gate A Width Gate B Logic Gate B Start Gate B Start Mode Gate B Threshold Gate B TOF Mode Gate B Width Gate C Logic Gate C Start...
  • Page 293 Overview of basic UT Functions 9 Appendix Gain Function name Page Gate C Width Gate Selection Grid Grid Color JISDAC Mode LED Alarm Low Freq Magnify gate Offline Gain Offset Offset 1 Offset Mode Outer diameter Part Type Krautkrämer USM 100 Rev.
  • Page 294 9 Appendix Overview of basic UT Functions Gain Function name Page Phantom Echo PRF Mode PRF Value Probe Angle Probe Delay Probe Name Probe Selection Probe X-Value Pulser Width Pulser Width Mode Pulser Mode Range Ruler Rectify Ref. A-Scan Color Rev.
  • Page 295 Overview of basic UT Functions 9 Appendix Gain Function name Page Ref. Envelope Color Reference Attenuation Reference Size Reference Type S Ref 1 / S Ref 2 SDH Depth SDH Diameter Test Attenuation Thickness Tone Alarm Transfer Correction Upper Freq Krautkrämer USM 100 Rev.
  • Page 296 9 Appendix Overview of basic UT Functions Gain Function name Page Velocity Velocity Cal Type Voltage Rev. 9 (09/2023) Krautkrämer USM 100...

  • Page 297: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    EU Declaration of Conformity 9 Appendix 9.2 EU Declaration of Conformity 9.3 UK Conformity Assessment The USM 100 conforms to the requirements of the fol- The mark UKCA indicates that this product complies lowing EU directives: with all of the applicable requirements for Great Britain in order to place it on the market.

  • Page 298: Manufacturer

    Should you nevertheless detect an error on your instru- F +49 (0) 22 33 601 402 ment, power the instrument off and remove the batter- ies. Inform your local Waygate Technologies customer service and support, indicating the error and describing Rev. 9 (09/2023)

  • Page 299: Service Contacts

    Service contacts 9 Appendix 9.5 Service contacts Region Location Contact Europe Germany / Headquarters waygate.service.utsp@bakerhughes.com +49 2233 601 111 Europe waygate.service.uk@bakerhughes.com +44 845 601 5771 Europe France waygate.service.fr@bakerhughes.com +33 4 72 17 92 16 +33 4 72 17 92 22 +33 4 72 17 92 23 Europe Spain...

  • Page 300: Environmental Protection

    Electronic Equipment) If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling of recyclable material, please contact your Waygate Technologies is an active participant in Eu- local waste management company. rope's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) take-back initiative, directive 2012/19/EU.

  • Page 301: Disposal Of Batteries

    Environmental protection regulations 9 Appendix Disposal of batteries What do the markings mean? Batteries and accumulators must be marked (either on This product contains batteries that cannot be disposed the battery, on the accumulator, or on their packaging, of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. depending on the size) with the separate collection sym- Please read carefully the data sheets for the battery bol.
  • Page 302 9 Appendix Environmental protection regulations The risks and your role in minimizing them ● Lead is poisonous in all compounds. It accumulates in the body so that any form of exposure is critical. In- By participating in the proper waste disposal, you would gestion and inhalation of lead can cause severe inter- make a valuable contribution towards reducing the dam- nal injuries.

  • Page 303: Specifications

    Specifications Krautkrämer USM 100 Rev. 9 (09/2023)

  • Page 304: General Features

    10 Specifications General features Dimensions (W × H × D) 216 mm × 138 mm × 60 mm Weight 1.2 kg (including two batteries) Input supply voltage +15 V DC Battery operational time Number and type of batteries 2 × Li-Ion, 1 for hot swap Storage temperature –20 …...

  • Page 305: Environmental

    10 Specifications Environmental Protection grade IP67 (battery compartment and connection covers closed) Shock IEC 60068-2-27 Vibration IEC 60068-2-6 Humidity EN 60068-2-30:2005 EN 61326-1, EN 55011 Low Voltage Directive IEC 61010 Display Screen size and resolution 7 inches, 1024 × 600 pixels Range of sound velocities 250 …...

  • Page 306: Interfaces

    10 Specifications Highest digitized frequency according to ISO 22232-1 30 MHz Time base error < +/–0.5 % Interfaces Power input Lemo 0S Probe connectors Lemo 00 Input/Output Lemo 1B, 14 pin USB 2.0 Type A USB 3.0 Type C Transmitter Pulse repetition frequency 10 …...

  • Page 307: Receiver

    10 Specifications Receiver Maximum input voltage 40 Vp-p Linearity of vertical display +/–2 % Frequency response 0.2 … 30 MHz (–3 dB) Digital filters 12 bandpass and high pass filters Dead time after transmitter pulse < 5 µs Equivalent input noise <...

  • Page 308: Data Acquisition

    10 Specifications Data acquisition Maximum number of samples per A-scan 1024 points Data storage, internal 64 GB Gates Number of gates 3 (one can be used as interface gate) Measurement modes flank, peak, zero crossing before, zero crossing after, J-flank, first peak Threshold (all gates) 5 …...

  • Page 309: Index

    Index Krautkrämer USM 100 Rev. 9 (09/2023)
  • Page 310 11 Index Numerics AGC Noise 142 AGT 18 2-Point Cal Source 155 Alarm alarm output 271 Alarm Select 143 A Freeze 127 LED 142 tone 142 AB Freeze 127 TTL 143 About 119 Alarm Select 143 AC power adapter 46 Allow Remote Access 118 Acceptance Level 164 Amp Color Pal.
  • Page 311 11 Index Angle probe 18 Averaging 140 defining the angle 169 AWS D1.1 192 flaw position calculation 195 AWS D1.5 192 Application 69 AWS Mode 163 deleting 72 installing 71 launching 70 B Freeze 127 Application desktop 69 BackLight Time 110 A-scan 79 freeze mode 127 Basic settings 104...
  • Page 312 11 Index Battery operation 23 changing the battery 48 C/IF Gate Mode 152 charge level 49 Cal Block 164 charging 46 checking the battery 49 Calibrate 74 external charging 52 Calibration 155, 165 inserting the battery 48 dual-element probes 168 internal charging 52 encoder 213 power level indicators 50...
  • Page 313 11 Index CNDAC 204 Conformity 297 activate 206 Connection echo evaluation 211 monitor 55 evaluation 204 network 55 reference blocks 205 power adapter 46, 47 reference lines 209 probe 53 transfer correction 209 USB-A 54 CNDAC curve USB-C 55 deleting 210 Control codes 274 recording 207 Controls 20, 96...
  • Page 314 11 Index CV Index Distance 223 Data Recorder 243 Command bar 76 CV Index Overlap 223 creating file 245 display 249 display size 244 DAC 18, 173 setup 245 Curve color 161 storing 251 echo evaluation 178 views 244 multiple DAC curves 177 Data Source 226, 247 settings 173 Date 111...
  • Page 315 11 Index Delay Velocity 134 Display C-scan 226 Deleting 75, 240 Display Data Recorder 249 file 256 Display Delay 126 reading 252 Display Range 125 reference echo 171 Display symbols Depth SDH 157 Command bar 15, 16 Device Registration 114 function groups 17 DGS 18, 180 power level 19, 50...
  • Page 316 11 Index Echo height comparison 171 Ethernet 113 Echo Max 144 Eval Mode 159 Effective Diameter 133 Eval Points Source 159 EL (CNDAC) 164 Eval Source 159 Encoder Axis 214 Evaluation (B-scan) 235 Encoder cal 213 Evaluation (C-scan) 235 Encoder Dir. X 214, 224 Evaluation (function group) 158 Encoder Dir.
  • Page 317 11 Index File Flaw boundary method 29 deleting 256 Flaw class 192 download 255 Flaw gain 192 export 255 Freeze 18, 74, 127 import 254 Freeze Mode 127 renaming 255 upload 254 Frequency 133 File management 253 Full Wave (Rectify) 137 functions 254 Function groups 73, 82 FileName Prefix 246...
  • Page 318 11 Index Functions Gain (function group) 122 basic settings 104 Gain functions 89 Command bar 15, 16, 74 Gain Step 75, 123 executing 87, 98 Gate file management 254 magnify 143 function group icons 17 normal mode 80 function groups 82 position 95, 146 gain 89 TOF mode 147...
  • Page 319 11 Index Gateway 113 Indicators 18, 19, 50, 84 General settings 108 Information line 73 Warnings 86 Grid 129 InspectionWorks 114 Grid Color 129 create account 115 Grid Index 231 register device 116 Grid Scan 230 Instrument settings 108 Grid View 230 Interface echo 152 Interfaces 268 alarm output 271...
  • Page 320 11 Index JISDAC 198 LED Alarm 142 activate 198 LED signals 102 echo evaluation 202 License 117, 266 transfer correction 201 License upgrade 266 JISDAC curve Limits of testing 27 recording 199 Lock 78 turning off 201 gain 123 JISDAC Mode 163 Locked functions 78, 94 DGS 185 Logic (gate) 150...
  • Page 321 11 Index Manual Index 222 Network 269, 270 Manufacturer 298 Network connection 55, 64 Material Num of Cols 248 test object 28 Num of Rows 248 Material Probe (function group) 131 Measurement line 73, 85 configuration 120 Offline Gain 124, 230 functions 90 Offset 160 Measurements 170...
  • Page 322 11 Index Overview 15, 31 Power adapter 24, 46, 268 A-scan 73 Power level indicators 19, 50 basic function groups 121 Power supply 46 key functions 96 Powering Off 57 LED signals 102 Powering On 56 Prerequisites testing 26 Panel training 26 selection 81 wall thickness measurement 28...
  • Page 323 11 Index Probe Name 132 Reading Data Recorder 243 Probe Selection 132 deleting 252 Probe X-Value 133 Readings 85 Pulse repetition frequency 139 Record 76 Pulser Mode 139 Recording Pulser Receiver (function group) 135 CNDAC curve 207 Pulser voltage 135 DAC curve 174 Pulser Width 136 JISDAC curve 199...
  • Page 324 11 Index Reference lines (CNDAC) 209 RL (CNDAC) 164 Remaining wall thickness 29 Ruler 128 Reminder 18 Remote access 118 Remote Command 118 S Ref 1 155 Remote Connection 118 S Ref 2 155 Remote connection 63 Safety information 22 Remote control 273 Save CSV file 252...
  • Page 325 11 Index Scan procedure 232, 233 Shutdown 57 Scan Resoln. (Dist) 223 Sidebar 83, 88 Scan Resolution (Time) 223 Signals 271 Scan Setup 221 SL (CNDAC) 164 Scan Size 222 Snap to Cursor 229 Scan speed 27 Software 24 Scan Tolerance 216 Software update 119, 264 Screen Brightness 109 Software version 119, 264...
  • Page 326 11 Index Stat Box 231 Test Attenuation 186 Statistics 230 Test object material 28 Status indicators 18, 73, 84 Test report 240 deleting 240 Stop 76 multiple page 78, 241 Subnet Mask 113 printing 240 Symbols 19, 50 saving 240 Command bar 15, 16 Thickness 132 function groups 17...
  • Page 327 11 Index Touchscreen USB-A 268, 269 locking 78 USB-C 268, 269 operation 87 USM 100 PC 58, 269 Transfer Correction 123 Autostart 110 Transfer correction 186 close connection 62 establish connection 59 Transfer correction (CNDAC) 209 USM 100 PC Live 58 Transfer correction (JISDAC) 201 Autostart 110 Transfer loss 18...
  • Page 328 11 Index VNC Client 63 Zoom A-scan 79 Voltage 135 gate 80 Wall thickness 132, 228 Wall thickness measurement 28, 228, 237 WEEE directive 300 Welds rating 192 Width (gate) 146 Wi-Fi 113, 270 WiFi IP 118 Wired IP 118 Wireless network 270 WLAN 113 WLAN interface 270...
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