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Version 1.0, 06/04/24

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  • Page 1 TG-570E User Manual Version 1.0, 06/04/24...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3 Maintenance of the device and its components ................24 3.1 Safety precautions ........................24 3.2 Verification ..........................24 4 Warranty .............................24 5 Storage ............................26 6 Transportation ..........................26 7 Disposal............................26 APPENDIX I ..........................27 P a g e NDT Systems, Inc. 300 Innovative Way Suite 222 Nashua, NH 03062 PH: 714-893-2438...
  • Page 3 The operating manual (hereinafter referred to as OM) includes the information required to inform the operator about the performance and operating procedure of the device – TG-570E Electromagnetic- Acoustic (EMA) Thickness Gauge (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.

  • Page 4: Description And Operation Of The Device And Its Components

    1.2 Device Specifications The TG-570E Electromagnetic-Acoustic (EMA) Thickness Gauge is a portable device enclosed in a shockproof casing with the chipboard, electronic components, and lithium-ion battery. The main specifications of the device are presented in the table. 1.1.

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    TG-570E User Manual 1.3 Package Contents TG-570E Electromagnetic-Acoustic (EMA) Thickness Gauge ............. 1 pc. − − EMAT Transducer ........................1 pc. − 2Lemo-2Lemo Cable........................1 pc. − Reference Sample ........................1 pc. − USB Cable ........................... 1 pc. − Charger ............................1 pc.
  • Page 6 TG-570E User Manual 1 – Case; 2 – Contrast Color LCD/TFT Display; 3 – Keyboard; 4 – Transducer Lemo-00 Ports; 5 –Mini-USB Slot. Figure 1.1 – TG-570E Electromagnetic-Acoustic (EMA) Thickness Gauge The keyboard buttons and their functions: – Turning on/off;...

  • Page 7: Transducer

    4. It is recommended to put the device on the test object at a 60-degree angle (fig. 1.3 a). Once the transducer touches the test object, the transducer should be put upright (fig. 1.3 P a g e NDT Systems, Inc. 300 Innovative Way Suite 222...
  • Page 8 TG-570E User Manual а) Figure 1.2 – Installation of EMA transducer P a g e NDT Systems, Inc. 300 Innovative Way Suite 222 Nashua, NH 03062 PH: 714-893-2438...

  • Page 9: Structure And Functioning

    The operability of the device is estimated using reference samples. The measurement error of the device must be within the permissible error. Adjustment and setting of the device must be done by NDT Systems. P a g e NDT Systems, Inc.

  • Page 10: Marking And Sealing

    TG-570E User Manual 1.9 Marking and Sealing NDT Systems Logo and instrument identifiers are printed on the front panel. The serial number is located on the back of the device. 1.10 Packaging The electronic unit and the probe are delivered in a packing container, which prohibits damage during transportation.

  • Page 11: Transducer Connection

    TG-570E User Manual 2.2.3 Transducer Connection Using the connecting cable, connect the probe to the connectors on the top panel of the instrument. The transmitting connector must be connected to the left socket (marked with a red label); the receiving connector must be connected to the right socket (Fig.

  • Page 12: Operating Procedure

    TG-570E User Manual The probe is connected to the device as follows: the emitting cable of the split-type probe is connected to the connector marked with a red dot, and the receiving cable is connected to the other connector on the top panel of the thickness gauge by inserting the cable connectors until you hear a click.

  • Page 13: Measurement" Mode

    TG-570E User Manual The main menu of the thickness gauge consists of four sections: 1. “MEASUREMENT” – entering the measurement mode; 2. “ARCHIVE” – displaying of all the saved measurement results; 3. “SETTINGS” – in this section, the following parameters can be set: language, brightness, palette, sound, clear SD card, probe, material, scale, time and date;...

  • Page 14: Auto" Mode

    TG-570E User Manual To navigate through the parameters, use “ ” and “ ”, and use “ ” and “ ” to change the value. The operator can change the resolution of the selected parameter by pressing “ ”. The selected resolution is displayed by a special number ( ) next to the value being changed.

  • Page 15: Manual" Mode

    TG-570E User Manual With a significant change in the temperature of an object, it is recommended to measure its surface temperature using contact or a pyrometric temperature meter. Set the resulting value in the "TEMPERATURE" parameter, after which the measurement of the thickness of the product is carried out taking into account the compensation of the speed of ultrasound.
  • Page 16 TG-570E User Manual Description of the parameters of the “MANUAL” mode: – “GAIN”: amplification is adjusted automatically (AGC), or manually; – “START”: the point of start of the selected gate (from 0 to the maximum measurement range); – “WIDTH”: the width of the selected gate of the beam control. This value can vary from 0 to the maximum measurement range.
  • Page 17 TG-570E User Manual The “RISING” mode – the thickness of the test object is measured by the signal flank within the test area. The reading in this mode is shown in fig. 2.9. Figure 2.9 – “RISING” mode The “ECHO 1” mode – the thickness of the test object is measured by the first reflected echo signal, the reading in this mode is shown in fig.
  • Page 18 TG-570E User Manual The “PEAK 2” mode – the thickness of the test object is measured by two peak signals in the test area (fig. 2.11). Figure 2.11 – “PEAK2” mode The “ECHO 2” mode – the thickness of the test object is measured by the time between two echoed signals (fig.

  • Page 19: В Scan" Mode

    TG-570E User Manual 2.3.2.3 “В SCAN” Mode “В SCAN” mode (fig. 2.13) is used for displaying of В-Scan that is the shape of the test object. This mode is used for detection of corrosion damage, wall loss, and lamination when scanning the test object and graphical B-scan.

  • Page 20: Control" Mode

    TG-570E User Manual 2.3.2.4 “CONTROL” Mode This mode is used when it is necessary to examine the products by the exact thickness (minimum and maximum). When the measured thickness exceeds the set thresholds, an alarm is triggered so the product can be rejected.

  • Page 21: Settings" Mode

    TG-570E User Manual 2.3.3 “SETTINGS” mode When “SETTINGS” mode is selected (fig. 2.14), the device will go to the settings of the next parameters: − “LANGUAGE”: setting the language of the device menu (English and Spanish are available); − “BRIGHTNESS”: change of the display brightness (10%, 20% … 100%);...

  • Page 22: Archive" Mode

    TG-570E User Manual 2.3.4 “ARCHIVE” Mode This mode allows seeing all the saved measurement values and, if needed, download the selected file to continue working with the required settings (fig. 2.15). Figure 2.15 – “ARCHIVE” mode The saved measurement values are listed and sorted by the date of creation. To handle the saved files, select the saved file by using “...

  • Page 23: Measurement

    TG-570E User Manual 2.3.6 Measurement Before using the device, make sure that the battery is charged sufficiently. The green battery icon confirms that the battery is charged to 100%. If there is no charge or the charge is low (the red icon), the battery must be charged by a charger or by connecting the device to a PC.

  • Page 24: Maintenance Of The Device And Its Components

    4 Warranty 1. WARRANTY: NDT Systems warrants that reasonable care was used in the choice of materials and the manufacture of this instrument, and that the instrument conforms to the published ratings and characteristics applicable to the instrument at the time the instrument is shipped to the Buyer. This warranty shall extend for a period of one year from the date of shipment of the instrument (FOB) Seller's plant and shall in no event extend beyond such term.
  • Page 25 TG-570E User Manual 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. 2. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OTHER THAN THOSE WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN THE PARAGRAPH ENTITLED "WARRANTY"...

  • Page 26: Storage

    TG-570E User Manual 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. The temperature recommended for long-time storage is 10 °С...
  • Page 27 TG-570E User Manual APPENDIX I The velocity of transversal wave propagation in materials Table 1 – Velocity of transversal wave propagation in the materials Material The velocity of transversal waves, m/s Aluminum 3100 Beryllium 8900 Bronze (phosphorous) 2330 Tungsten 2870...
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