3.2 Verification ........................... 24 4 Warranty .............................. 25 5 Storage ..............................26 6 Transportation ............................26 7 Disposal..............................27 APPENDIX I ............................27 P a g e NDT Systems, Inc. 300 Innovative Way Suite 222 Nashua, NH 03062 PH: 714-893-2438...
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– Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge TG-510 (hereinafter referred to as the device or thickness gauge). The document contains the specification, description of the design and operating principle, as well as the information necessary for the right product operation.
The device tests the thickness of materials in compliance with ASTM E 797, EN 14127, and EN 15317. 1.2 Specifications The TG-510 Industrial ultrasonic thickness gauge with A-scan is a fully contained device with the circuit board and all electronic components contained inside the aluminum housing.
* By customer request, additional equipment or parts can be included in the package. 1.4 Components The TG-510 Industrial ultrasonic thickness gauge with A-scan consists of an electronic module made in a durable and lightweight aluminum housing, and a probe.
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Fig. 1.1 the component of the device. 1 – body; 2 – color TFT display; 3 – keyboard; 4 – probe sockets; 5 – mini-USB socket; 6– serial number. Figure 1.1 – TG-510 Ultrasonic thickness gauge with А-scan Control keyboard and key functionality: – Turning on/off;...
This should be taken into account when evaluating the accuracy of the measurements. It is useful to check the calibration after measurements to reduce errors. P a g e NDT Systems, Inc. 300 Innovative Way Suite 222 Nashua, NH 03062...
1.8 Marking and sealing The front panel of the device features the symbol of the device with the trademark of the manufacturer. P a g e NDT Systems, Inc. 300 Innovative Way Suite 222 Nashua, NH 03062 PH: 714-893-2438...
Warning! To prevent damage to connectors and cables, follow the instructions for handling these connectors below! P a g e NDT Systems, Inc. 300 Innovative Way Suite 222 Nashua, NH 03062 PH: 714-893-2438...
Switch the device on by holding the key “ ” on the control panel, until the short-time screensaver appears on the display (fig. 2.3). P a g e NDT Systems, Inc. 300 Innovative Way Suite 222 Nashua, NH 03062 PH: 714-893-2438...
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TG-510 User Manual Figure 2.3 – Screensaver After that, the device goes to the main menu. (fig. 2.4). Figure 2.4 – Main menu The main menu consists of four sections: 1. “MEASUREMENTS” mode – switching to the measurement mode; 2. “ARCHIVE” mode – displays all saved measurements;...
TG-510 User Manual 2.4.2 “MEASUREMENTS” menu To enter the “MEASUREMENTS” menu, select the desired item in the main menu using “ ” and “ ” button, and confirm the selection by pressing “ ”. In the “MEASUREMENTS” mode, the display is divided into two zones: main and information (upper part of the display) (Fig.
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TG-510 User Manual 2.4.2.1 “Measurement” menu In the “Measurement” mode, testing is performed, and the device is configured under the test task (Fig. 2.6). All the settings of measurements of the thickness gauge are divided into groups (Table 2.1) and, depending on the selected group, the user gets access to various parameters.
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TG-510 User Manual − “WIDTH”: the width of the selected beam control strobe. It can take values from 0 to the maximum sweep value. The summarized value of the beginning and width of the zone cannot exceed the value of the maximum sweep;...
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TG-510 User Manual Figure 2.9 –“PEAK-PEAK” mode 2.4.2.3 “В SCAN” mode “В SCAN” mode (fig. 2.10) is used to display the B-Scan corresponding to the thickness profile of the tested product. This mode is used to search for corrosion damage, to detect local thinning and delamination when scanning a test object with displaying a graphical B-Scan.
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TG-510 User Manual − “MIN”: minimum value of the measuring range; − “МАX”: maximum value of the measurement range; − “LEVEL 1” and “LEVEL2”: minimum and maximum level of measurements; − “ALARM”: Turning on/off of the sound signal. 2.4.2.4 “CONTROL” mode This mode is used in cases when it is necessary to sort products with clearly defined thicknesses (minimum, maximum).
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TG-510 User Manual 2.4.2.5 “CALIBRATION” mode To calibrate the device, go to the section “CALIBR.” (fig. 2.12) and, if necessary, adjust the gain “GAIN”, specify the thickness of the reference sample “REF” and the averaging “AVG.”, which can be done over 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 and 128 signals (if necessary, averaging can be switched off), ”set the ultrasound...
TG-510 User Manual 2.4.3 “SETTINGS” mode When selecting of the “SETTINGS” menu (fig. 2.14), the device switches to the settings mode of the following parameters: − “LANGUAGE”: selection of the instrument menu language; − “BRIGHTNESS”: change of the display brightness (10%, 20% … 100%);...
TG-510 User Manual 2.4.4 “ARCHIVE” mode This mode allows you to view all previously saved control results and, if necessary, load the selected file to continue working with the necessary settings (fig. 2.15). Figure 2.15 –“ARCHIVE” mode The previously saved measurement records are listed and sorted by creation date. To work with saved files, use “...
TG-510 User Manual 2.4.5 “INFORMATION” section In this menu item, you can view information about the device: battery charge, voltage, current consumption, total operating time, measurement time, serial number, and firmware and board version (fig. 2.16). Figure 2.16 – The “INFORMATION” mode 2.4.6 Measurements...
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TG-510 User Manual Figure 2.17 – Measurements To save the measurement, press “ ”. Then, enter the measurement name using the virtual keyboard (fig. 2.18). Figure 2.18 – Input of the name of measurements The cursor is moved around the keyboard is done using the navigation keys “...
TG-510 User Manual 2.4.7 Setting of the signal displaying The ultrasonic thickness gauge displays on the A-scan screen, which visualizes the horizontal axis of the material depth and the vertical axis of the signal amplitude. The horizontal baseline measured is the time that elapses between one instant (e.g., triggering of a stimulus) and another instant (e.g., bottom...
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TG-510 User Manual b) the sweep is 176 mm а) the sweep is 46 mm Figure 2.20 – Setting of the range Note – The thickness gauge processes only signals that are within the sweep. Set the time delay of the beginning of the sweep relative to the probe pulse “DELAY”, the delay is specified in the range from 0 to 1000 µs (fig.
TG-510 User Manual 3. Set the gate width “WID.” from 0 to the maximum value of the sweep. As the gate width is increased, the testing depth is also increased. Note – The summarized value of the start and width of the zone cannot exceed the value of the maximum sweep.
3.2 Verification Recommended calibration interval at least once a year. The verification (calibration) procedure - further verification, applies to the TG-510 Ultrasonic thickness gauge with A-scan and establishes methods and means of their primary and periodic verification. Note – Verification of the device and the making of a verification certificate shall be done only under the buyer's order.
The final determination of the existence of a defect or breach of this warranty shall be made by NDT Systems This warranty shall extend to the Buyer only and shall not be assignable or transferable to any other person.
TG-510 User Manual 4. LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY: NDT Systems, Inc. Standard Terms & Conditions can be found at: https://www.ndtsystems.com/standard-terms-conditions NDT Systems 300 Innovative Way Suite 222 Nashua, NH 03062 P (714) 893-2438 F (714)-897-3840 https://www.ndtsystems.com/ NDTSales@NDTSystems.com 5 Storage The storage conditions of the device shouldn’t exceed ambient temperature from +5 °С to +40 °С and relative humidity up to 80 % at the temperature of 25 °С.
TG-510 User Manual 7 Disposal Device disposal can be done according to common waste disposal practices. Disposal shall be done by the type of components: plastic, metal, and fastening components. APPENDIX I P a g e 27 | NDT Systems, Inc.
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