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ABQ Industrial Dakota NDT FX70 Series Operation Manual

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Ultrasonic Flaw Detector
(Manual 2 of 2)
Distributed by: ABQ Industrial LP USA
Tel: +1 (281) 516-9292 / (888) 275-5772 eFax: +1 (866) 234-0451
Web: https://www.abqindustrial.net E-mail: info@abqindustrial.net

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  • Page 1 Distributed by: ABQ Industrial LP USA Tel: +1 (281) 516-9292 / (888) 275-5772 eFax: +1 (866) 234-0451 Web: https://www.abqindustrial.net E-mail: info@abqindustrial.net OPERATION MANUAL Dakota NDT Ultrasonic Flaw Detector (Manual 2 of 2) Distributed by: ABQ Industrial LP USA Tel: +1 (281) 516-9292 / (888) 275-5772 eFax: +1 (866) 234-0451...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION ..............1  1.1 G ......................1  ENERAL ISCLAIMER 1.2 E ......................2  LECTRICAL ARNING CHAPTER TWO QUICK START GUIDE ............3  2.1 G ........................3  AUGE 2.2 B ..................3  ASIC ETUP EFERENCE 2.3 T & S ....................
  • Page 4 CHAPTER FOUR SETTING UP FOR MEASUREMENT ......... 24  4.1 S ....................24  ELECTING ISPLAY 4.2 A ....................25  DJUSTING THE DISPLAY 4.3 G ..........................28  4.4 G ..........................31  ATES 4.5 A ................. 31  CTIVATING AND ETTING CHAPTER FIVE CALIBRATION ..............36  5.1 S ..................
  • Page 5 11.2 P (PRF) ................87  ULSE EPETITION REQUENCY 11.3 D ......................... 88  AMPING 11.4 P ......................89  ULSER OLTAGE 11.5 M ................... 90  ATERIAL ELOCITY HARTS 11.6 M ......................91  ATERIAL ELOCITY 11.7 Z ..........................93  11.8 B ........................94  RIGHTNESS 11.9 C .......................
  • Page 6 13.6 S ....................157  ELECTING A ANGUAGE CHAPTER FOURTEEN USING THE UTILITY SOFTWARE ......158  14.1 C ................158  OMPUTER YSTEM EQUIREMENTS 14.2 I ..................... 158  NSTALLING 14.3 C FX70 ................... 158  OMMUNICATING WITH THE 14.4 L ........................158  OWER 14.5 U FX70 ....................

  • Page 7: Chapter One Introduction

    CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION The Dakota NDT model FX70 is both, an ultrasonic flaw detector, as well as an ultrasonic A/B Scan thickness scope, in a single unit. It’s a combination of both our CMX3-DL, as well as our new FX70 flaw detector series. Why is this advantageous? Thickness gauge are specifically setup to very accurately measure thickness, locate pits, flaws and blind surface corrosion.

  • Page 8: Electrical Warning

    1.2 Electrical Warning The FX70 contains a high voltage pulser. It’s recommended that the gauge be powered off prior to connecting or disconnecting your transducer, to avoid damaging the FX70.

  • Page 9: Chapter Two Quick Start Guide

    CHAPTER TWO QUICK START GUIDE This section will cover a basic quick start guide to initially get up and running with the FX70 for demonstration purposes only. However, in order to use the gauge and features for actual applications, a thorough review of this manual is recommended. 2.1 Gauge Type Power up the FX70, by pressing the on/off key located in the bottom right corner of the keypad.

  • Page 10: Top & Submenu Reference

    Dakota NDT DISP TUNE Type: Single Matl: Steel 1020 View: +Rect Filters: Wide Alarm 1: On Pulse: Thin Matl 1pt: Uncal Delay: 0.000 Gain: 60 Detect: Above Max PRF: 125 Matl 2pt: Uncal Range: 5.011 Gain Step: 1.0 Gate 1: 0.484 Damping: 600 Velocity: .2320 Units: inches...

  • Page 11: Loading The Default Setup

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector TRIGGER PROBE FREQ LANGUAGE DELETE KEY CLICK CURVE ONE FILE DPOLARITY CURV DELETE GAUGE SIZE(ERS) ALL DATA ATTENUATION DELAY VELOCITY REF TYPE REF SIZE menu item only visible in FX71 for selection of wide and narrow band options. FX70 wide band option only. 2.4 Loading the Default Setup If the FX70 has previously been used, the basic default settings can be reloaded at any time, as outlined below:...
  • Page 12 Dakota NDT 3) Press the key to display the confirmation screen. 4) Press the key to load the default setup and return to the measurement screen.

  • Page 13: Chapter Three Keyboard, Menu, & Connector Reference

    CHAPTER THREE KEYBOARD, MENU, & CONNECTOR REFERENCE 3.1 Menu Key (Operation & Sub Menus) The Menu key activates the primary menu structure containing 15 menu tab groups. These tab groups then contain sub menu items, or functions. The sub menu items have been organized in the tab groups according to how closely they are related to the individual tab group names.
  • Page 14 Dakota NDT Activating and Navigation of the Menu Items 1) Press the key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the key multiple times to tab right, and the key multiple times to tab left until the desired tab group is highlighted and displaying the submenu items. The tab groups are illustrated above (A).

  • Page 15: Probe - Menu

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 3.2 Probe – Menu TYPE: Enables the user to select the type of transducer being used, either Single or Dual. PULSE: The FX70 has an adjustable pulse width for both high penetration and resolution applications. The pulse width refers to the duration of time the pulser is on.

  • Page 16: Disp (Display) - Menu

    Dakota NDT 3.4 DISP (display) – Menu VIEW: Selectable RF, +RECT, -RECT, RECTFW views. Refer to page 24 for further info. DELAY: Provides the user the ability to change the start position of the A-SCAN views. Refer to page 25 for further info. RANGE: Provides the user the ability to change the overall range/depth of the viewable measurement area.

  • Page 17: Gt1 - Menu

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector FILTER: The FX70 is a wide band flaw detector with a frequency range of 1.8 to 19 MHz (-3dB). The FX70+ is additionally equipped with selectable narrow band filters at; 2, 5 & 10 MHz. Refer to page 103 for further info. GAIN: The FX70 has a 0-110dB gain range with 2dB resolution.

  • Page 18: Gt2 - Menu

    Dakota NDT 3.7 GT2 – Menu ALARM 2: Toggles the alarm function of gate 2; on, off, audible. The audible feature sounds a beeper when the waveform breaks the threshold level, either above or below, depending on the current DETECT setting. Refer to page 31 for further info.

  • Page 19: Aws - Menu

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector ANGLE: Used to set the angle of the transducer, and used in the calculations above. Refer to page 52 for further info. X-OFFSET: This feature is used to calculate the surface distance in the trigonometry function, as is a physical measurement from the index point of the probe to the front of the wedge/can/shoe/case.

  • Page 20: Dac - Menu

    Dakota NDT 3.11 DAC – Menu DAC: Toggles the DAC feature on/off/audible. A Distance Amplitude Correction (DAC) curve is used to configure a variable threshold for the gate, using the same size reflector at different distances. Refer to page 63 for further info. DRAW: Toggles the DRAW mode on/off/audible, and used to draw the DAC curve.

  • Page 21: Setup - Menu

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector REFERENCE GAIN: Toggles the DRAW mode on/off, and used to set the reference gain from a given reference standard. Refer to page 77 for further info. TRIGGER CURVE: Used to set the alarm to detect on either the DGS curve, or independent GATE.

  • Page 22: Data - Menu

    Dakota NDT OPEN: Displays a list of factory and user defined setups currently stored in memory. These setups can be recalled and used at any time. Refer to page 147 for further info. SAVE: Provides the user with the ability to save a custom setup that has been modified or created by the user.

  • Page 23: Xfer (Transfer) - Menu

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector AUTO FIND: Automatically locates the detection point if the measurement is out of the viewable display area, and automatically sets up the gauges scope settings. Refer to page 111 for further info. COMPARE: Enables the user to freeze and drop a reference reflector or defect into the background, to compare against a live wave scan in the foreground.

  • Page 24: Ok Key

    Dakota NDT The HOME key puts the FX70 into its primary mode of operation. In this mode, the user has a complete view of the LCD. When pressed multiple times, navigates the hot menu items. 3.19 OK Key The primary function of the OK key is confirmation of a change or selection. Additionally, the OK key also toggles the Hot Menu area to a large digits display while in measurement mode, and rotates the display to a landscape view if the LANDSCAPE menu option is enabled.

  • Page 25: On/Off Key

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector The MULTI MODE key provides the user with a set of flaw mode options: Normal, Peak, or Freeze. The normal mode is the standard flaw detector mode. The Peak mode draws, holds, and updates the waveform for the entire duration of the inspection.
  • Page 26 Dakota NDT C. Height – Shows the signal amplitude height as a percent of 100% full screen height. D. Feature Status Bar – Indicates the features currently enabled and in use in the following order:  Feature Toolkits i. Trig – Trigonometry w/ Curved Surface Correction ii.

  • Page 27: Navigating The Hot Menu

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector H. Height – Displays the amplitude of the signal as a percentage of full screen height. Depending on the quantity selected, this could also be displayed in dB, or D. I. Grid or Seq Log Name – References the name of the log file currently open. J.

  • Page 28: Top & Bottom End Caps

    Dakota NDT 2) Press the arrow keys to toggle the value or status. Note: This is a coarse adjustment. It’s the fastest and easiest way to increment, decrement, or toggle the status, however it does so in coarse steps. Set Detect 1) Press the arrow keys until DETECT is highlighted.
  • Page 29 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector The top & bottom end panels are where all connections are made to the FX70. The diagram above shows the layout and description of the connectors: Transducer Connectors Refer to Diagram: The transducer connectors, and battery cover/probe zero disk are located on the FX70’s top end cap.

  • Page 30: Chapter Four Setting Up For Measurement

    CHAPTER FOUR SETTING UP FOR MEASUREMENT 4.1 Selecting Display View The FX70 includes a variety of viewing options for the waveform display. There are three primary options waveform options with selectable polarity. These are all outline below as follows: Radio Frequency (RF): Displays the entire sine wave signal, much like an oscilloscope, from a reflector or return echo.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Display

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 2) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items until VIEW is highlighted. 3) Use the arrow keys to scroll the view options (RF, +RECT, -RECT, RECTFW). 4) Once the view is displayed, press the key to return to measurement mode.
  • Page 32 Dakota NDT Setting Delay 1) Press the key once to activate measure menu items. Press the key multiple times to move right and the key multiple times to move left, until the DELAY cell is highlighted. 2) Press the , and arrow keys to scroll the highlighted value.
  • Page 33 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector Setting Range The Range is the distance from the delay that will be viewable on the screen. It can be adjusted to any value greater than the Delay. The procedures to adjust the range are outlined below: Setting Range 1) Press the key once to activate measure menu items.

  • Page 34: Gain

    Dakota NDT 7) Press the key to return to the measurement screen, or to cancel entering the RANGE. 8) Finally, press the key to return to the measurement screen. 4.3 Gain The gain feature of the FX70 is used to adjust the signal amplitude to a predetermined reference height for the inspection process.
  • Page 35 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 1) Press the key once to activate measure menu items. Press the key multiple times to move right, and the key multiple times to move left until the GAIN cell is highlighted. 2) Press the , and arrow keys to scroll the highlighted value.
  • Page 36 Dakota NDT The user can also access and adjust the gain from the tabbed menus. However, this method is more tedious than making the adjustments using the Hot Menus. The procedure using the tabbed menus is outlined below: Adjusting the Gain using the Tabbed Menus 1) Press the key once to activate the menu items tab.

  • Page 37: Gates

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 8) Press the key to set the Gain and return to the menu screen, or to cancel entering the Gain. 9) Finally, press the key to return to the measurement screen. 4.4 Gates The gates are an important part of any ultrasonic device, in this case a flaw detector. The primary purpose of using a flaw detector is to “detect”...
  • Page 38 Dakota NDT No Gate Gate On The screenshots above show a rectified waveform with and without a gate enabled. The following steps outline how to enable a gate as follows: Activating a Gate Gate1 1) Press the key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the key multiple times to tab right, and the key multiple times to tab left, until the GT1 menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items.
  • Page 39 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 2) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items until ALARM is highlighted. 3) Press the arrow keys to toggle ALARM to ON. The menu items should now become active and adjustable, as the gate is now active. Set Detect 1) Press the arrow keys until DETECT is highlighted.
  • Page 40 Dakota NDT Note: This where the gate first turn on relative to the horizontal axis or depth. Sets the left boundary of the gate, or where it turns on. Set Gate1 Width 1) Press the arrow keys until GATE1 WIDTH is highlighted, followed by pressing the arrow keys to scroll the value.
  • Page 41 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 4) Press the arrow keys to scroll the digit locations. 5) Repeat steps 3 & 4 until the threshold level is correctly displayed. 6) Press the key to set the THRESHOLD1 level and return to the menu screen, or to cancel entering the THRESHOLD1 level.

  • Page 42: Chapter Five Calibration

    CHAPTER FIVE CALIBRATION In this section we’ll focus on calibrating the FX70. There are a number of ways to go about performing a calibration, but we’ll be focusing on the simplest and most accurate method, which is performing a two point calibration. This method is very convenient, as it will automatically calculate the material velocity and zero using a minimum and maximum calibration standard of know thickness and material type.
  • Page 43 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector The gauge will require a few basic adjustments in order to get underway with the calibration process. For this example, in order to avoid multiple steps for setting the gauge features/options, the default setup will be loaded as a starting point.
  • Page 44 Dakota NDT 1) Press the key once to activate the measure menu items. Press the key multiple times to move right and the key multiple times to move left, until the RANGE cell is highlighted. 2) Press the key to display the Digits Edit Box. 3) Press the arrow keys to scroll the highlighted value.
  • Page 45 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector select the 1 inch calibration standard, and in the second the 4 inch calibration standard. Activating a Gate 1) Press the key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the key multiple times to tab right and the key multiple times to tab left until the GT1 menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items.
  • Page 46 Dakota NDT 1) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items until GATE1 is highlighted. 2) Press the key to display the Digits Edit Box. 3) Press the arrow keys to scroll the highlighted value. 4) Press the arrow keys to scroll the digit locations.

  • Page 47: Straight Beam Calibration

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 1) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items until THRESHOLD1 is highlighted. 2) Press the key to display the Digits Edit Box. 3) Press the arrow keys to scroll the highlighted value. 4) Press the arrow keys to scroll the digit locations.
  • Page 48 Dakota NDT Two Point Calibration – Straight Beam Note: Calibration standards representing the minimum and maximum thickness of the overall inspection range intended are required. They must also be of the same material type as the intended application. For our example, we’ll be using a 1 and 4 inch standard for calibration.
  • Page 49 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 2) Press the arrow keys to move the gate over the waveform to be measured, as demonstrated in the screen shot above. Note: In order to trigger on a signal, the waveform must be inside the boundaries of the gate.
  • Page 50 Dakota NDT 7) Press the key to calculate the velocity and return to the menu screen, to cancel the one point calibration. Apply a drop of couplant on the transducer and place the transducer in steady contact with the 4” calibration standard. Be sure that the reading is stable and the repeatability indicator, in the top left corner of the display, is fully lit and stable.
  • Page 51 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector Calibrating the Second Point 1) Press the key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the key multiple times to tab right and the key multiple times to tab left until the CAL menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items, as shown in the screenshot above.
  • Page 52 Dakota NDT Note: A velocity and zero value will be calculated and displayed in the fields a shown above. 8) Finally, press the key to return to the measurement screen. In order to trigger on anything that’s detected in the calibrated range, the boundaries of the gate must be adjusted to include the entire range.
  • Page 53 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 1) Press the key once to activate the measure menu items. Press the key multiple times to move right and the key multiple times to move left, until the GATE1 cell is highlighted. 2) Press the arrow keys to move the gate start to a position less than 1 inch.

  • Page 54: Angle Beam Calibration

    Dakota NDT 5) Press the key once to display the thickness, or the key to return to the hot menus at any time. 5.3 Angle Beam Calibration In the first example we demonstrated how to perform a two point calibration using a single element straight beam contact transducer.
  • Page 55 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector  Shear – o Particle motion is perpendicular to the direction of wave travel. o Travels only in solids. o Is approximately ½ the velocity of longitudinal waves. o Has a shorter wavelength than a longitudinal at the same frequency. Therefore, a two point calibration using an angle beam transducer will result in a velocity approximately ½...
  • Page 56 Dakota NDT 1) Press the key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the key multiple times to tab right and the key multiple times to tab left until the TRIG menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items. 2) Press the arrow keys to toggle TRIG mode ON.
  • Page 57 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 8) Press the key to confirm the material selection, or key to cancel changing the material type.

  • Page 58: Chapter Six Trigonometry Mode

    CHAPTER SIX TRIGONOMETRY MODE 6.1 Introduction to TRIG Trig mode is most commonly used for inspecting welded joints using an angle beam transducer. Based on the location, orientation, and geometry of the weld, a straight beam transducer is typically not suitable for inspection. As a result, a transducer emitting sound at a given angle will allow the operator to position the transducer away from the actual weld, and “skip”...
  • Page 59 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector Screenshot Trig mode: When TRIG mode is enabled, the calculated measurements will be displayed below the waveform display area at (A), and the signal amplitude as a percentage of full screen height at (B). Curved Surface Correction: The FX70 will also compensate for convex curved surfaces of longitudinally welded pipes.

  • Page 60: Setup Trigonometry Mode

    Dakota NDT 6.3 Setup Trigonometry Mode This section provides a step by step procedure to enable and setup the TRIG mode. Note: A two point calibration should be done prior to proceeding. Refer to Chapter Five for the calibration procedures. Activating &...
  • Page 61 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 1) Press the arrow keys until THICKNESS is highlighted, followed by pressing the arrow keys to scroll the value. When the correct thickness is displayed, proceed to the next setting. 2) Alternatively, press the key to display the Digits Edit Box. 3) Press the arrow keys to scroll the highlighted value.
  • Page 62 Dakota NDT 6) Press the key to set the ANGLE and return to the menu screen, or to cancel entering the ANGLE. X-Offset 1) Press the arrow keys until X-OFFSET is highlighted, followed by pressing the arrow keys to scroll the value. When the correct X-Offset is displayed, proceed to the next setting.
  • Page 63 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 3) Press the arrow keys to scroll the highlighted value. 4) Press the arrow keys to scroll the digit locations. 5) Repeat steps 3 & 4 until the CSC OD is correctly displayed. 6) Press the key to set the CSC OD and return to the menu screen, or to cancel entering the CSC OD.

  • Page 64: Chapter Seven Aws - Weld Inspection

    CHAPTER SEVEN AWS – WELD INSPECTION 7.1 Introduction to AWS AWS provides a toolkit for evaluating defects according to the American Welding Society D1.1 welding code. The code offers inspectors a method to classify discontinuities by calculating and Indication Rating (IR) using ultrasonics. This toolkit can be used in conjunction with TRIG mode, outlined in the previous chapter, to simultaneously display the sound path (SP), surface distance (SD), and depth (D).
  • Page 65 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector Activating & Setting AWS Activating AWS Mode 1) Press the key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the key multiple times to tab right, and the key multiple times to tab left, until the AWS menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items. 2) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items until AWS is highlighted.
  • Page 66 Dakota NDT 3) Press the arrow keys to scroll the highlighted value. 4) Press the arrow keys to scroll the digit locations. 5) Repeat steps 3 & 4 until the height is correctly displayed. 6) Press the key to set the % SCRN HEIGHT and return to the menu screen, or to cancel entering the % SCRN HEIGHT.
  • Page 67 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 1) Apply couplant on the calibration standard, place the transducer in the correct area in position with the reflector, and slide the transducer around to locate the maximum amplitude. 2) Press the arrow keys to position the start of GATE1 to trigger on the waveform.
  • Page 68 Dakota NDT 5) Press the arrow keys until SET REF GAIN is highlighted, followed by pressing the arrow keys to toggle OFF. 6) Finally, press the key to return to the main measurement screen, followed by pressing the key to display the AWS screen. Note: The AWS screen can be toggle on by pressing the key while in the main measurement screen.

  • Page 69: Chapter Eight Distance Amplitude Correction (Dac)

    CHAPTER EIGHT DISTANCE AMPLITUDE CORRECTION (DAC) 8.1 Introduction to DAC A DAC curve is a gate with a variable threshold to compensate for a given reflector type and size measured at different depths. Unlike a standard gate, which typically has a fixed threshold level regardless of the depth, the DAC curve is more representative of the reflector size at different depths.

  • Page 70: Creating Adac Curve

    Dakota NDT screen height will not be displayed. 100% is the greatest value that can be displayed. Note: The MEAS option selected is overridden with %FSH while the DAC curve is in DRAW mode. Once the DRAW mode is turned off, the select MEAS option will be displayed.
  • Page 71 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 2) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items until DAC is highlighted. 3) Press the arrow keys to toggle the DAC feature ON or AUDIBLE. The menu items should now become active and adjustable, as illustrated above.
  • Page 72 Dakota NDT vary according to which CURVE option has been selected above: DAC, -2, - 4, -6, -10, (-6/-12), or (-6/-14) curve options. The Trigger option can be changed at any time after the DAC curve has been created. Selecting the Fit 1) Press the arrow keys multiple times until FIT is highlighted, followed by pressing the...
  • Page 73 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector ex. 1 ex. 2 2) Press the key multiple times to move right, and the key multiple times to move left until the DAC BOX: cell is highlighted. Now that the DAC BOX: cell is highlighted, the cursor can be controlled by moving the arrow keys.
  • Page 74 Dakota NDT Note: The DAC curve will be displayed after 3 points have been set/recorded, and will continue to be redrawn/updated for each additional point added, with a maximum of 8 points allowed. 6) Press the key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the key multiple times to tab right, and the key multiple times to tab left, until the DAC menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items.

  • Page 75: Chapter Nine Time Corrected Gain (Tcg)

    CHAPTER NINE TIME CORRECTED GAIN (TCG) 9.1 Introduction to TCG The TCG feature increases gain as distance increases, in order to achieve an overall level of sensitivity for the same reflector at different distances. It is very similar to the DAC feature noted in a previous chapter.
  • Page 76 Dakota NDT Activating TCG 4) Press the key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the key multiple times to tab right, and the key multiple times to tab left, until the TCG menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items. 5) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items until TCG is highlighted.
  • Page 77 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 9) Press the arrow keys to scroll the digit locations. 10) Repeat steps 3 & 4 until the height is correctly displayed. 11) Press the key to set the % SCRN HEIGHT and return to the menu screen, or to cancel entering the % SCRN HEIGHT.
  • Page 78 Dakota NDT 1) With all the parameters set in the previous section, press the key once to return to the main measurement screen. Note: The user should now see a highlighted cursor displayed in the waveform area, starting at the left most side of the display area. ex.
  • Page 79 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector Note: You must set 3 points to draw a TCG curve. Any point can be cleared by pressing the key when DRAW is active. 6) Press the key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the key multiple times to tab right, and the key multiple times to tab left, until the TCG menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items.

  • Page 80: Chapter Ten Distance, Gain, Size (Dgs)

    CHAPTER TEN DISTANCE, GAIN, SIZE (DGS) 10.1 Introduction to DGS (AVG) The DGS (Distance, Gain, Size) method was introduced in 1958 as a way to standardize the process of evaluating and sizing defects, also referred to by the German acronym AVG. This method uses a combined empirical and mathematical model to eliminate the need for a large range of reference standards, generally required when using the DAC or TCG methods.

  • Page 81: Dgs Diagram

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector Considerations:  Should only be used with single element probes.  The effective diameter must be estimated for standard transducers not certified for DGS.  Center frequency clarity is required. Highly damped transducers can sometimes produce a broadband frequency range, and should not be used. 10.2 DGS Diagram In order to get familiar with the DGS diagram, let’s take a look at some of the general concepts.
  • Page 82 Dakota NDT Where: N = Near Field Length = Effective Diameter �� = Wave Length (velocity/frequency) In order to approximate the effective diameter, the shape of the crystal must be taken into account. Transducers are either round or square/rectangular in shape, and can be approximated as follows: Round Crystal (D ��...

  • Page 83: Parameter Definitions Dgs(Avg)

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector A = Largest Dimension 0.97 = Fixed Ratio Calculated results can also be compared to the following table: Ratio of the sides 1.37 1.25 1.15 1.09 1.04 1.01 1.00 0.99 0.99 0.99 10.4 Parameter Definitions DGS(AVG) This section outlines the parameters in the DGS/AVG toolbox, and provides a brief definition of each parameter: DGS: Activate the DGS on/off.

  • Page 84: Attenuation Parameters

    Dakota NDT Reference Gain: Activated to set the reference gain using a given reflector from a calibration standard. Trigger Curve: Enables the user to set the detection curve to either DGS or GATE. This will be the curve used to trigger the alarms and display the effective reflector size (ERS) during the inspection process.

  • Page 85: Creating Adgs Curve

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector DVK (Curvature Correction): If a V1/K1 or V2/K2 (A2/A4, IIW/Kidney) calibration standard is used as a reference reflector, the curved surface offers additional focus normally resulting in greater signal output. DVK is a correction to the gain, in order to simulate the amplitude generated from a flat back wall.
  • Page 86 Dakota NDT Activating DGS 1) Press the key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the key multiple times to tab right, and the key multiple times to tab left, until the DGS menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items. 2) Press the arrow keys multiple times to scroll through the sub menu items until DGS is highlighted.
  • Page 87 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 1) Press the arrow keys multiple times until EFF PROBE DIAMETER is highlighted, followed by pressing the arrow keys to scroll the value. When the correct diameter is displayed, proceed to the next setting. 2) Alternatively, press the key to display the Digits Edit Box.
  • Page 88 Dakota NDT 4) Press the arrow keys multiple times to scroll the digit locations. 5) Repeat steps 3 & 4 until the frequency is correctly displayed. 6) Press the key to set the PROBE FREQUENCY and return to the menu screen, or to cancel entering the PROBE FREQUENCY.
  • Page 89 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 1) Press the arrow keys multiple times until ATTENUATION is highlighted, followed by pressing the key to enter the ATTENUATION sub menu. 2) Press the arrow keys multiple times to scroll the correct attenuation parameter is highlighted. 3) Press the arrow keys multiple times until the desire attenuation parameter is highlighted, followed by pressing the...
  • Page 90 Dakota NDT 1) Press the arrow keys multiple times until REFERENCE GAIN is highlighted, followed by pressing the arrow keys to toggle on. With all the parameters set in the previous section, press the key to return to the main measurement screen. Note: The user should now see a highlighted cursor displayed in the waveform area, starting at the left most side of the display.
  • Page 91 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector of the waveform display area, and at a suitable height to allow for attenuation at greater depths in the overall range to be tested. 3) Press the arrow keys to move the cursor over the waveform that will be used to set the REFERENCE GAIN and draw the DGS curve.

  • Page 92: Chapter Eleven Additional Features Of The Fx70

    CHAPTER ELEVEN ADDITIONAL FEATURES OF THE FX70 11.1 Pulse Width The FX70 has a square wave pulser with adjustable pulse width option. Pulse width, refers to the duration of time the pulser is left on. This time results in increased energy sent into the test material.

  • Page 93: Pulse Repetition Frequency (Prf)

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 4) Once the Pulse is displayed, press the key to return to the measurement screen. 11.2 Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) The FX70 is equipped an adjustable pulse repetition rate, with adjustable settings of 8, 16, 32, 66, 125, 250, and 333Hz. The primary purpose is to control how fast the pulser is firing.

  • Page 94: Damping

    Dakota NDT 2) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items until MAX PRF is highlighted. 3) Use the arrow keys to scroll the PRF options. 4) Once the desired PRF is displayed, press the key to return to the measurement screen.

  • Page 95: Pulser Voltage

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 1) Press the key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the key multiple times to tab right and the key multiple times to tab left until the PRB menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items. 2) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items until DAMPING is highlighted.

  • Page 96: Material Velocity Charts

    Dakota NDT 1) Press the key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the key multiple times to tab right and the key multiple times to tab left until the TUNE menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items. 2) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items until PULSER VOLT is highlighted.

  • Page 97: Material Velocity

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 1) Press the key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the key multiple times to tab right and the key multiple times to tab left until the CAL menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items. 2) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items until MAT is highlighted.
  • Page 98 Dakota NDT calculate the zero value like the two point calibration option does. Therefore, if the material velocity is changed you should check the calibration. The procedures for adjusting the velocity are outlined below: Adjusting Velocity 1) Press the key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the key multiple times to tab right and the key multiple times to tab left until the CAL menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items.

  • Page 99: Zero

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 8) Press the key to set the velocity and return to the menu screen, or to cancel entering the velocity. 9) Finally, press the key to return to the measurement screen. 11.7 Zero The FX70 has a feature to manually adjust the electronic zero. This feature used in conjunction with manually adjusting the velocity, are the primary features necessary to perform a ‘crude’...

  • Page 100: Brightness

    Dakota NDT 2) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items until ZERO is highlighted. 3) Press the arrow keys to scroll the value. When the correct zero value is being displayed, proceed to step 8. 4) Alternatively, press the key to display the Digits Edit Box.
  • Page 101 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 1) Press the key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the key multiple times to tab right and the key multiple times to tab left until the DISP menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items. 2) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items until BRIGHTNESS is highlighted.

  • Page 102: Color Scheme

    Dakota NDT 5) Press the arrow keys to scroll the highlighted value. 6) Press the arrow keys to scroll the digit locations. 7) Repeat steps 5 & 6 until the brightness number is correctly displayed. 8) Press the key to set the brightness and return to the menu screen, or to cancel entering the brightness.

  • Page 103: Landscape

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 1) Press the key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the key multiple times to tab right and the key multiple times to tab left until the DISP menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items. 2) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items until VIEW is highlighted.
  • Page 104 Dakota NDT of the display, the orientation of the display can be rotated to a landscape view for either right or left hand use. Just the A-Scan waveform portion will be expanded to include the entire 2.7” AMOLED display, improving the overall visibility during inspections.

  • Page 105: Dim

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 5) Press the key to rotate the screen to LANDSCAPE view. Note: Portrait and Landscape modes are quickly toggled by using the keys. If a measurement mode with multiple values is enabled, like PECT, more than one measurement value is typically displayed in portrait mode.

  • Page 106: Graphics Options (Look & Feel)

    Dakota NDT 1) Press the key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the key multiple times to tab right and the key multiple times to tab left until the DISP menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items. 2) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items until DIM is highlighted.
  • Page 107 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector Outline – Draws the unfilled outline of the waveform. Filled – Draws a filled version of the waveform. The procedure to select the look and feel option is outlined below: Setting the Look & Feel...

  • Page 108: Detect Mark

    Dakota NDT 1) Press the key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the key multiple times to tab right and the key multiple times to tab left until the DISP menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items. 2) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items until RECT WAVE is highlighted.

  • Page 109: Graticule (A-Scan Background)

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector None Line Dots 11.14 Graticule (A-Scan Background) The graticule markers in the background of the A-Scan waveform area provide measurement references for depth/thickness versus amplitude. There are multiple options for the user to select an A-Scan background grid/segments to satisfy their graphics preference or ‘look and feel’.
  • Page 110 Dakota NDT Points Line Dots Selecting Graticule Option 1) Press the key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the key multiple times to tab right and the key multiple times to tab left until the DISP menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items.

  • Page 111: Filters (Wide & Narrow Bands)

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 2) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items until GRATICULE is highlighted. 3) Use the arrow keys to scroll the GRATICULE options. 4) Once the desired “look & feel” is displayed, press the key to return to the measurement screen.

  • Page 112: Gain Step Size

    Dakota NDT 5) Press the key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the key multiple times to tab right and the key multiple times to tab left until the TUNE menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items. 6) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items until FILTERS is highlighted.

  • Page 113: Detect Modes

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector until the TUNE menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items. Alternatively, press the arrow keys multiple times using the left button wheel. 2) Use the arrow keys multiple times on the left button wheel to scroll through the sub menu items until GAIN STEP is highlighted. 3) Press the arrow keys multiple times using the left button wheel to scroll the value.
  • Page 114 Dakota NDT Z-Cross Flank Peak Refer to the diagrams above. The current polarity is positive, as shown by the position of the gate above the baseline: Z-Cross: The detection occurs as the first positive half cycle crosses the baseline and goes negative. Flank: The detection occurs as the first half cycle left edge rises and breaks the threshold.

  • Page 115: Polarity

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 2) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items until DETECT MODE is highlighted. 3) Use the arrow keys to scroll the DETECT options. 4) Once the DETECT is displayed, press the key to return to the measurement screen.
  • Page 116 Dakota NDT negative, would not appear on the display. In the example above, the gate is set to positive and will detect on the positive going waveform cycles shown in the box (B). Toggle Polarity (+/-) Note: The screenshots above show where all the possible locations for polarity selection are found in the FX70.

  • Page 117: Auto Find

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 2) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items until VIEW, DPOLARITY, POLARITY1, or POLARITY2 is highlighted. 3) Use the arrow keys to toggle the VIEW, DPOLARITY, POLARITY1, or POLARITY2 negative or positive. 4) Press the key to return to the measurement screen and begin taking readings.

  • Page 118: Compare

    Dakota NDT 2) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items until AUTO FIND is highlighted. 3) Place the transducer on the test material and obtain a reading. 4) Press the key to automatically adjust the display settings and bring the waveform into view.

  • Page 119: Set Date & Time

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 2) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the submenu items until COMPARE is highlighted. 3) Use the arrow keys to toggle COMPARE on/off. Note: The COMPARE feature now overrides the PEAK multi-mode submenu item and its functions while activated. 4) Press the key to return to the measurement screen.
  • Page 120 Dakota NDT 1) Press the key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the key multiple times to tab right and the key multiple times to tab left until the UTIL menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items. 2) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items until SET DATE is highlighted.

  • Page 121: Show Date & Time

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 5) Press the arrow keys multiple times to scroll the value. 6) Repeat steps 4 & 5 until the Time & Date is correctly displayed. 7) Press the key to set the Time & Date and return to the menu screen, to cancel entering the Time &...

  • Page 122: Key Click

    Dakota NDT 2) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items until SHOW DATE is highlighted. 3) Press the arrow keys multiple times to scroll the options (Date, Time, Both, Off). 4) Finally, press the key to return to the measurement screen and begin taking readings.

  • Page 123: Freeze & Capture

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 3) Use the arrow keys to toggle the KEY CLICK loud/quiet/off. 4) Press the key to return to the measurement screen. 11.24 Freeze & Capture The FX70 freeze feature enables a user to immediately freeze what’s currently being displayed on the screen for further review or analysis.

  • Page 124: Peak Hold

    Dakota NDT 2) Press the arrow keys multiple times until CAPTURE TO FILE is highlighted. 3) Press the key to display the alpha numeric edit box to name and save the screen shot. 4) Press the key to return to the measurement screen. 11.25 Peak Hold The FX70 includes a peak hold feature that draws and saves the maximum waveform amplitude on the screen.
  • Page 125 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 1) Press the key located in the bottom left corner of the keypad to display the mode options. 2) Use the arrow keys PEAK is highlighted. 3) Press the key to return to the measurement screen. Clearing Current Wave Draw Note: At any point during a PEAK scan the operator may opt to clear the wave drawing and start over.

  • Page 126: Freeze Waveform

    Dakota NDT 3) Press the key to set the mode and automatically return to the measurement screen. 11.26 Freeze Waveform The FX70 also includes a FREEZE feature that allows an operator the ability to freeze the current waveform being display on the screen at anytime. Once the operator freezes the waveform, the transducer can be removed from the test material.
  • Page 127 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 3) Press the key to set the mode and automatically return to the measurement screen. Disabling Freeze Note: In order to deactivate the FREEZE feature. 3) Press the key located in the bottom left corner of the keypad to display the mode options.

  • Page 128: Chapter Twelve Data Storage - Setup, Edit, & View Files

    CHAPTER TWELVE DATA STORAGE – SETUP, EDIT, & VIEW FILES 12.1 Introduction to Grid and Sequential file formats The FX70 is equipped with two data file format options, GRID LOG and SEQ LOG. The GRID file format is very similar to a spreadsheet format found in popular software programs like Excel.

  • Page 129: Creating A New Grid Or Sequential Log (File)

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector Grid File Formats Sequential Log Formats Important Note: For the duration of this chapter, all references to GRIDS and SEQ LOGS should be considered synonymous with references to FILES. 12.2 Creating a new Grid or Sequential Log (File) Important Note: This entire section is a step by step guide to successfully create a grid or sequential log.
  • Page 130 Dakota NDT Grid/Seq Log Name : Can contain a combination of up to 20 numeric, alpha, or special characters listed in the first section of this chapter. Grid Log Sequential Log 1) Press the key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the key multiple times to tab right, and the key multiple times to tab left, until the DATA menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items.
  • Page 131 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector Grid Log Sequential Log 4) Press the key to display the new Grid or Seq Edit Box. 5) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the new Grid or Seq List Items until NAME is highlighted. 6) Press the key to activate the Alpha Edit Box.
  • Page 132 Dakota NDT 8) Press the key to select a character and advance to the next field of the Grid or Seq Name. 9) Use the key to backspace if necessary. 10) Repeat steps 6 - 9 until the Grid or Seq Name (File Name) is completed. 11) Press the key to save the Grid or Seq Name and return to the Grid or Seq List Items menu, or...
  • Page 133 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 1) Assuming the Grid or Seq List Items are displayed, use the arrow keys to scroll through the new Grid or Seq List Items until NOTE is highlighted. 2) Press the key to activate the Alpha Edit Box. 3) Use the , &...
  • Page 134 Dakota NDT Grid: A grid is defined by using coordinates to define the Top Left and the Bottom Right corners of the grid. Alpha coordinates are horizontal across the top, and numeric coordinates are vertical down the side. Therefore, to define the top left corner of the grid, there will be an (X,Y) coordinate.
  • Page 135 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 1) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the new Grid or Seq List Items until TOP or START ID is highlighted. 2) Press the key to activate the Coordinate or Start ID Edit Box. Grid Log Sequential Log 3) GRID LOG: Use the...
  • Page 136 Dakota NDT Setting the Bottom Right(Grid) or End ID(Seq) Grid Log Sequential Log 1) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the new Grid or Seq List Items until LOWER or END ID is highlighted. 2) Press the key to activate the Coordinate or End ID Edit Box. Grid Log Sequential Log...
  • Page 137 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 3) GRID LOG: Use the , & arrow keys to scroll the Columns, and arrow keys to scroll the Rows. SEQ LOG: Use the , & arrow keys to highlight the appropriate alpha characters. Press the key to select a character and advance to the next character field, in conjunction with using the key to backspace if necessary.
  • Page 138 Dakota NDT Selecting the Auto Increment Direction The Auto Increment feature gives the user the ability to specify which direction to advance the cursor after storing a reading. Grid Log Sequential Log 5) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the new Grid or Seq List Items until INCR.
  • Page 139 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector Saving Graphics The FX70 provides the user with the ability to save a snapshot of the display screen and all the current settings of the FX70 with every reading, or just save the reading only. Saving the graphics might be advantageous to the user when the A-Scan views will be used to graphically save a picture of the scanned areas for reporting purposes.
  • Page 140 Dakota NDT Saving a Grid Once all the parameters are set, the user has the option of saving or canceling the new grid. Grid Log Sequential Log 4) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the new Grid or Seq List Items until CREATE GRID or LOG? is highlighted.

  • Page 141: Storing A Waveform

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector Grid Log Sequential Log 6) Press the key to save the New Grid or Seq Log, or the key to cancel the New Grid or Seq Log setup and return to the DATA menu. 7) Press the key to return to the measurement screen and begin storing readings.

  • Page 142: Viewing Stored Readings

    Dakota NDT FX70 Key Feature: When the is displaying a “grid log”, pressing the key multiple times, will toggle through the display options: RF and RECT views. Grid Log Sequential Log 1) Press the , and arrow keys to scroll the target cell cursor to the desired storage location.
  • Page 143 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector Grid Log Sequential Log 1) Press the key once to activate measure menu items. Press the key multiple times to move right and the key multiple times to move left until the LOG cell is highlighted. 2) Press the key to display the Grid Log Box.

  • Page 144: Deleting Grids (Files)

    Dakota NDT reading, take a new measurement, and press the key to save the new reading. 5) Abort the Grid/Seq Log View Box by pressing the key at any time. 12.5 Deleting Grids (Files) Deleting One or All Files from Memory Deleting One File 1) Press the key once to activate the menu items tab.
  • Page 145 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 3) Press the key to display the File List Box. 4) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the stored Files until the target File to delete is highlighted. 5) Press the key to delete the File. 6) Press the key to return to the measurement screen.

  • Page 146: Editing A Grid (File)

    Dakota NDT 2) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items until DELETE ALL DATA is highlighted. 3) Press the key to activate the confirmation screen. 4) Press the key to delete All Files from memory, or the key to abort.
  • Page 147 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector Once a grid has been created and saved to memory, the user can edit the Comments or Increment Direction at a later time. The following procedures outline this process: Editing a Grid 1) Press the key once to activate the menu items tab.
  • Page 148 Dakota NDT 5) Press the key to activate the Alpha Edit box – Only used when editing the NOTE. 6) Use the , & arrow keys to highlight the appropriate alpha characters. 7) Press the key to select a character and advance to the next field of the Comments.

  • Page 149: Changing The Active File - Open

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 10) Press the arrow key to highlight SAVE CHANGES, and the key to activate the confirmation screen. 11) Press the key to save the changes or the key to cancel editing the file parameters. 12) Press the key to return to the measurement screen.
  • Page 150 Dakota NDT Grid Log Sequential Log 1) Press the key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the key multiple times to tab right and the key multiple times to tab left until the DATA menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items. 2) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items until OPEN is highlighted.

  • Page 151: Closing An Active File - Close

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 4) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the grids until the target grid is highlighted. 5) Press the key to activate the confirmation screen. 6) Press the key to load the file from memory. 7) Press the key to return to the measure screen.
  • Page 152 Dakota NDT 2) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items until CLOSE is highlighted. 3) Press the key to close the active file. Note: Following the key press, the CLOSE text will be grayed out indicating the file has been close and is no longer active.

  • Page 153: Chapter Thirteen Setups - Create, Store, Edit, & Recall

    CHAPTER THIRTEEN SETUPS – CREATE, STORE, EDIT, & RECALL 13.1 Introduction to Setups Often times, users are faced with a variety of tasks and applications that are sometimes similar, but can also be very different. Without the ability to save the individual calibrations and setups, the user would have to repeat the setup process on a regular basis for each individual application.
  • Page 154 Dakota NDT Opening a Setup 1) Press the key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the key multiple times to tab right and the key multiple times to tab left until the SETUP menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items. 2) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items until OPEN is highlighted.

  • Page 155: Saving A Setup

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 5) Press the key to activate the confirmation screen. 6) Press the key to load the setup from memory. 7) Press the key to return to the measure screen. 13.3 Saving a Setup Once the FX70 parameters and features have be adjusted for an application, the user may elect to save these setting to a specific setup location for future use.
  • Page 156 Dakota NDT Saving a Setup 1) Press the key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the key multiple times to tab right and the key multiple times to tab left until the SETUP menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items. 2) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items until SAVE is highlighted.
  • Page 157 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 5) When the parameter to edit is highlighted, press the key to activate the Alpha Edit Box. 6) Use the , and arrow keys to scroll through the characters, the key to select characters, and the key to backspace through the characters, until the Name or Note fields have been edited.
  • Page 158 Dakota NDT 9) Use the arrow keys to scroll to and highlight SAVE SET 10) Press the key to activate the Setup List Box. 11) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the setups until the target location to save the Setup is highlighted. 12) Press the key to activate the confirmation screen.

  • Page 159: Deleting A Saved Setup

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector Note: The Name and Comments of the Setup can be edited at any time by simply repeating the Save Setup routine described above. Therefore, the Save Setup function can also be considered an Edit Function. 13.4 Deleting a Saved Setup This option allows a user to delete setup files that were previously saved and no longer needed.
  • Page 160 Dakota NDT 3) Press the key to display the Setups List. 4) Press the arrow keys to scroll to the Setup Name. 5) When the Setup Name is highlighted, press the key to display the confirmation screen. 6) Press the key to delete the Setup File.

  • Page 161: Using The Default Setup

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 13.5 Using the Default Setup The default setup feature was added to the FX70 to use, as a last resort, if there are no setups stored in the gauge –factory or otherwise. The only time this might possibly occur is if the setup file in the FX70 was somehow corrupted, and the user does not have access to a computer to re-load the factory setups back into the FX70.
  • Page 162 Dakota NDT Using the Default Setup 1) Press the key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the key multiple times to tab right and the key multiple times to tab left until the SETUP menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items. 2) Use the arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items until DEFAULT SETUP is highlighted.

  • Page 163: Selecting A Language

    FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector 13.6 Selecting a Language The FX70 is equipped with a language option. Currently, the only languages supported are English, Spanish, and German. The steps to select one of these languages are outlined as follows: Selecting a Language 1) Press the key once to activate the menu items tab.

  • Page 164: Chapter Fourteen Using The Utility Software

    CHAPTER FOURTEEN USING THE UTILITY SOFTWARE 14.1 Computer System Requirements DakView will run on many different operating systems: Windows XP, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000, Vista, Windows 7, 8, 10, or advanced Server operating systems running on Intel or AMD hardware. Additionally there is a version for the Mac OSX platform.
  • Page 165 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector with updated feature additions and bug fixes. The procedure to upgrade your FX70 is outlined below: Upgrading the Firmware 1) Press the key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the key multiple times to tab right and the key multiple times to tab left until the XFER menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items.

  • Page 166: Appendix A - Velocity Table

    APPENDIX A - VELOCITY TABLE Material L-Wave L-Wave S-Wave S-Wave velocity velocity Velocity Velocity in/µs in/µs in/µs Aluminum 0.2510 6375 .1240 3130 Beryllium 0.5080 12903 .3500 8880 Brass 0.1730 4394 .0830 2120 Bronze 0.1390 3531 .0880 2235 Cadmium 0.1090 2769 .0590 1500 Columbium...
  • Page 167 FX70 Series Ultrasonic Flaw Detector Steel 0.2230 5664 .1230 3120 Stainless" Teflon 0.0540 1372 .2500 6350 0.1310 3327 .0660 1670 Titanium 0.2400 6096 .1230 3120 Tungsten 0.2040 5182 .1130 2870 Uranium 0.1330 3378 .0780 1980 Water 0.0580 1473 Zinc 0.1660 4216 .0950 2410...

  • Page 168: Appendix B - Setup Library

    APPENDIX B - SETUP LIBRARY Name Comment 1 Gn/AGC Velocity Enter Custom Name … … … … … … …...
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