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Altana BYK mPELT-ts Series Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 µPELT-ts Family Multilayer Thickness Measurement Operator Manual...
  • Page 2 µPELT-ts Family BYK-Gardner GmbH Specific properties and structural characteristics of the software are intellectual property of BYK-Gardner. The copyright of this manual remains with BYK-Gardner. This document must not be reproduced fully or in party, published or used for any other competitive purposes, no matter whether against payment or not, without prior written authorization from BYK-Gardner.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    BYK-Gardner GmbH µPELT-ts Family Table of Contents ..........................5 Introduction .......................... 7 1.1 Safety Advisories .......................... 8 1.2 Hardware Limited Warranty .......................... 8 1.3 Software Limited Warranty .......................... 8 1.4 License Agreement .......................... 9 1.5 Application Disclaimer .......................... 9 1.6 Copyright Information ..........................
  • Page 4 µPELT-ts Family BYK-Gardner GmbH .......................... 33 4.5 Measure Thickness .......................... 37 4.6 Rework existing Jobs .......................... 38 4.7 Mark Waveforms .......................... 40 4.8 Delete Job Files .......................... 41 4.9 Using Panel Files .......................... 43 4.10 Using ROS Files .......................... 46 4.11 Using AutoShim ..........................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction...
  • Page 6 Application and Technical Seminars · Repair and Certification Service BYK-Gardner is part of ALTANA AG and a direct subsidiary of BYK, a leading supplier of additives for coatings and plastics. Together, we offer complete and unique solutions for you, our customer.

  • Page 7: Safety Advisories

    BYK-Gardner GmbH µPELT-ts Family Safety Advisories For more safety information refer to the separate safety instructions along with the instrument. DANGER: Injuries possible Defects and extraordinary loads: If safe operation can no longer be presumed, shut down the device and secure it against unintended operation. The device must be presumed unsafe to operate: ·...

  • Page 8: Hardware Limited Warranty

    µPELT-ts Family BYK-Gardner GmbH Hardware Limited Warranty BYK-Gardner warrants that the µPELT-ts instrumentation will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase with the exception of transducers, rechargeable battery packs, wear-caps, and connecting cables, which are under warranty for 90 days.

  • Page 9: Application Disclaimer

    BYK-Gardner GmbH µPELT-ts Family The customer cannot: · Provide copies of the installation or software on internet or over a network for access by users other than the gauge or system purchaser. · Provide use of the software over a network except for accessing and saving files related to PELT Manager for use at the customer’s local facility.

  • Page 10: Delivery Content

    µPELT-ts Family BYK-Gardner GmbH Delivery Content Component Part Number Gauge model 94000: µPELT-ts 3 (3 layers) 94002: µPELT-ts 3H (3 layers, high frequency) 94004: µPELT-ts 5 (5 layers) 94006: µPELT-ts 5+ (5 layers, high frequency) Transducer model 9402x: Depending and gauge model and target thickness FlexCap model 9404x: Depending on transducer model Coating calibration records...

  • Page 11: System Description

    System Description...

  • Page 12: Terms And Conventions

    µPELT-ts Family BYK-Gardner GmbH BYK-Gardner PELT (Pulse/Echo Layer Thickness) gauges are nondestructive ultrasonic coating layer thickness measurement systems. All PELT gauges, including the touch-screen µPELT-ts, can measure multiple layers of coatings on both metallic and non-metallic substrates. Terms and Conventions µPELT-ts Refers to the BYK-Gardner product line of touch-screen based, hand-held ultrasonic layer thickness measuring systems.

  • Page 13: User Documentation

    BYK-Gardner GmbH µPELT-ts Family Panel file A text file (PNL) created on the host computer than loaded onto the gauge. The panel file can be used to establish a new job with the number of points and point location names. This detail is displayed on the gauge to assist the operator.

  • Page 14: Theory Of Operation

    µPELT-ts Family BYK-Gardner GmbH Theory of Operation PELT provides a non-destructive measurement solution for multi-layer film thicknesses all within a single measurement. PELT gauges are essentially acoustic microscopes. Very high frequency ultra- short pulses of ultrasound are used to resolve and measure layer coating thickness. PELT gauges are the highest resolving power ultrasonic thickness gauge on the market.
  • Page 15 BYK-Gardner GmbH µPELT-ts Family Acoustic Contrast The amplitude of an echo from the interface between layers of different materials is proportional to the difference in the acoustic properties of the materials (‘acoustic contrast’). In order for the boundary between two materials to produce an echo having a large enough signal-to-noise ratio to be used in gauging;...

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Getting Started...

  • Page 17: Using The Μpelt-Ts Battery

    BYK-Gardner GmbH µPELT-ts Family Using the µPELT-ts Battery The µPELT-ts is a battery-powered device. The removable battery is seated in the case and held in place by the battery access door on the bottom of the unit. The battery can be recharged inside the unit by plugging in the proper power supply.

  • Page 18: Input/Output Panel

    µPELT-ts Family BYK-Gardner GmbH 3.1.2 Input/Output Panel On the side of the gauge the I/O panel is located. 1 Connector for external power supply 2 On/Off switch (*) 3 Port for USB connection to the host PC 4 Connector for the measurement cable (*) The On/Off switch controls power to the µPELT-ts gauge.

  • Page 19: Desktop Charger

    BYK-Gardner GmbH µPELT-ts Family 3.1.4 Desktop Charger Batteries are not shipped fully charged. Batteries may need charging before use. WARNING The desktop battery charger should only be plugged into the power cord and power supply included with the battery charger. The µPELT-ts system power supply WILL NOT power the desktop battery charger, nor can the battery charger supply be used to power the µPELT-ts gauge.

  • Page 20: Internal Charger

    µPELT-ts Family BYK-Gardner GmbH 3.1.5 Internal Charger The gauge will automatically charge an installed battery as soon as the gauge is connected to the DC power supply. Internal charging will take approximately 10 hours for a fully discharged battery and will continue with the gauge powered ON or OFF. You can continue to use the gauge for waveform measurement, waveform marking, or host file transfer while charging from a connected DC power supply.

  • Page 21: Battery Performance

    BYK-Gardner GmbH µPELT-ts Family 3.1.8 Battery Performance Best battery performance is achieved by allowing the battery to run through complete charge and discharge cycles. When the gauge is not in use, it should be powered OFF. Do not leave the µPELT-ts in live capture mode (displaying a live waveform) when it is not being used for measurement.

  • Page 22: Full Strap

    µPELT-ts Family BYK-Gardner GmbH 3.2.1 Full Strap The full strap is placed across the entire hand grip, and is fastened from one side loop on the gauge to the other. 3.2.2 Half Strap The half strap has a hook and loop end that is placed through one side loop of choice. The other end is mounted to the center of the Hand Grip with a shoulder screw.

  • Page 23: Neck Strap

    BYK-Gardner GmbH µPELT-ts Family 3.2.3 Neck Strap The neck strap is simply clipped to the side loops allowing the gauge to hang when not in use. The strap can be attached to either side loop as desired. 3.2.4 Straps Configuration Changing from half strap to the full strap requires use of a a 2.5 mm hex head tool to remove a fastener as described below.

  • Page 24: Changing Half To Full

    µPELT-ts Family BYK-Gardner GmbH 3.2.5 Changing Half to Full Use the wrench to remove a fastener as described below: 1. Remove the shoulder screw on the hand grip that secures the half strap in place. Press the hex wrench through the soft coating that covers the shoulder screw. This coating hides the hex head socket.

  • Page 25: System Operation

    System Operation...

  • Page 26: Software Introduction

    µPELT-ts Family BYK-Gardner GmbH Gather all the items needed to collect ultrasonic waveforms including shims, FlexCaps, couplant, and guidewaves. Verify that the µPELT-ts battery has adequate power for the desired operation. Additional items may include measurement location templates, spare batteries or the wall adapter for lengthy file recording and transfer to the host computer.
  • Page 27 BYK-Gardner GmbH µPELT-ts Family NOTICE Only ONE gauge can be connected to the host computer at any time. File and Data Management Finished job files are usually transferred to the host PC for additional processing. It is also possible to transfer such a file back to the gauge agian, e.g. for repeating a measurement. Upgrading Your µPELT-ts Gauge The µPELT-ts series of gauges support field upgrades of internal software.

  • Page 28: Transducer Coupling

    µPELT-ts Family BYK-Gardner GmbH Transferring Files Use the following icons to transfer files between PC and gauge. The details for installation and operation can be found in the PELT manager user manual. The following functions are most important to start. Transfer Calibration Records to/from Gauge: Open a calibration file (CA2) and, selected records and send them to the gauge.
  • Page 29 BYK-Gardner GmbH µPELT-ts Family To assemble the transducer: 1. Apply a small drop of glycerin into the FlexCap. 2. Place the FlexCap snugly on the head of the transducer. 3. Make sure that no air bubbles are inside, repeat the procedure, if necessary. 4.

  • Page 30: The Main Screen

    µPELT-ts Family BYK-Gardner GmbH The Main Screen The main screen is displayed once the gauge is powered on. All setup and measurement sessions are started from this screen. Starting new jobs, continuing partial jobs, and marking jobs will be done from here. Select a Job: Re-open an existing job to measure or for marking, or create a new job.

  • Page 31: Test The Instrument

    BYK-Gardner GmbH µPELT-ts Family New jobs started with the <Auto-Number> feature will automatically increment as you capture new points until you stop and save the job. A Panel file can be used to establish a new job with predetermined point location names. A Read Order Sequence (ROS) job file can be used to configure a new job based on a previous job point names and calibration selections.
  • Page 32 µPELT-ts Family BYK-Gardner GmbH 4. Tap the Start button to begin the measurement. 5. Set the recommended parameters to create a good shim waveform, e.g.: · Gain: 11 dB · Delay: 2728 ns · Time Base: 15 ns 7. When OK, tap Capture button and then Done to save the waveform. 8.

  • Page 33: Measure Thickness

    BYK-Gardner GmbH µPELT-ts Family NOTICE The use of the certified shim does not calibrate or optimize gauge measurements. Record the certified shim thickness on a measurement log sheet. BYK-Gardner does not provide such a sheet but recommends the use of one. Measure Thickness Assure the proper transducer is attached to the gauge using the included sensor cable.
  • Page 34 µPELT-ts Family BYK-Gardner GmbH 5. From the field Select a Job tap <New Job>. This is usually the default selection. 6. In the Panel file field tap <Auto Number>. Tapping the button Auto in the upper right is a 1-button shortcut to a <New Job> with <Auto Number> setup. 7.
  • Page 35 BYK-Gardner GmbH µPELT-ts Family 9. Apply a small portion of water on the desired measurement spot, place the transducer on the spot and measure it. Use the features in the live waveform capture screen to optimize the waveform. 10. Tap the Capture button, the current measurement point is saved and the next point is displayed.
  • Page 36 µPELT-ts Family BYK-Gardner GmbH Delay Identifies the beginning of the waveform display window. Adjusting the delay shifts the measurement window, causing the displayed waveform to move to the left or right: It selects the starting time of the live waveform, denoted in nanoseconds (ns) from the initial excitation pulse. This value is displayed in both live and stored waveforms at the lower left corner of the waveform.

  • Page 37: Rework Existing Jobs

    BYK-Gardner GmbH µPELT-ts Family Rework existing Jobs Captured waves can be reviewed and measured points can be replaced by returning to the main screen, selecting any previously saved file from the Select a Job box and tapping Start. 1. After re-opening an existing job the waveforms in the selected file are displayed. The Capture button is now labeled with Run.

  • Page 38: Mark Waveforms

    µPELT-ts Family BYK-Gardner GmbH Mark Waveforms Captured waveforms have to be marked to calculate the thickness of each layer. NOTICE Maker placement can take place on the gauge as well as in PELT Manager. Marking on the PC is the preferred option. 1.
  • Page 39 BYK-Gardner GmbH µPELT-ts Family 4. Move the markers to the desired waveform positions to calculate the thicknesses for each layer. Reference the guide wave provided for this color. The key to proper marker placement is pattern recognition in the waveform. "M”...

  • Page 40: Delete Job Files

    µPELT-ts Family BYK-Gardner GmbH Delete Job Files Job files (WV3) can be deleted directly on the gauge or with PELT Manager from the host computer. Calibration records on the gauge can be deleted ONLY by using PELT Manager with the gauge connected to the host computer.

  • Page 41: Using Panel Files

    BYK-Gardner GmbH µPELT-ts Family Using Panel Files A panel file is helpful when recording many points at predetermined locations on a specific component. A panel file that identifies these predetermined points by a recognizable name is created on a host computer and then transferred to the gauge. A panel file can be generated in any text editor that will allow saving of plain text files.
  • Page 42 µPELT-ts Family BYK-Gardner GmbH 7. Notice the panel file naming used for the first point ("Front" in this example), and the count 001 of 010, agreeing with the number of points in the panel file shown in Num Pts field in the main start screen.

  • Page 43: Using Ros Files

    BYK-Gardner GmbH µPELT-ts Family 4.10 Using ROS Files The µPELT-ts gauge allows to pre-configure a new job based on a previously recorded job file. The previous job parameters will be used for the new job configuration. The operator has the opportunity to select new or keep the old calibration records before starting this new capture session.
  • Page 44 µPELT-ts Family BYK-Gardner GmbH 4. Select a job that shows the green Start button. 4. Tap in the Job Name field to rename the job,or leave it as the date stamp default. 5. Tap Start to move to the Calibration Select screen. 6.
  • Page 45 BYK-Gardner GmbH µPELT-ts Family 9. Tap Next to move to the next found calibration record. As before, the existing calibration will be listed in gray on the top line and pre-selected in blue below. Tap to select a different calibration if desired, or leave the existing calibration selected. Details of each record are shown in the chart at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 46: Using Autoshim

    µPELT-ts Family BYK-Gardner GmbH 4.11 Using AutoShim The gauge has the ability to automatically determine the waveform display settings using the AutoShim algorithm. AutoShim requires the transducer to be cabled to the gauge with the proper FlexCap in place and positioned on the material or component in test. AutoShim will then determine the best Delay settings for proper display automatically.

  • Page 47: System Settings

    System Settings...
  • Page 48 µPELT-ts Family BYK-Gardner GmbH There are a number of gauge features that are managed from the Settings screens. These are arranged as tabs and organized by basic function. Most setting changes are persistent, and will remain after gauge power cycle. The items found through the settings screens, depending on gauge model: ·...

  • Page 49: Options

    BYK-Gardner GmbH µPELT-ts Family Options The Options tab is the first tab shown when the Settings button is selected from the main screen. These settings are persistent. Units: Select Microns (thousandths of a millimeter) or Mils (thousandths of an inch). That control sets mils or micron units for all measurement and display.

  • Page 50: Jobs

    µPELT-ts Family BYK-Gardner GmbH Jobs Job files can be deleted from the gauge directly as well as from PELT Manager when the gauge is connected to the host PC. Deleted jobs are permanently removed, and cannot be retrieved. 1. Select the job to delete by tapping on the desired item in the index. The selected job will be highlighted as shown.

  • Page 51: Parameters

    BYK-Gardner GmbH µPELT-ts Family Parameters Initial gauge measurement parameters can be set here. These settings are persistent, but many can also be changed during live capture, see Control Elements Gain: Enter a gain value for the live waveform capture system. Use the negative sign (-) to enter a negative gain number.

  • Page 52: Operators

    µPELT-ts Family BYK-Gardner GmbH Timebase Length of time shown across the display 15 nanoseconds per division 150 nanoseconds 25 nsec / div 250 nsec 50 nsec / div 500 nsec WARNING Do Do not select the H Pulser option (i.e. the high-energy pulser) if a high-frequency transducer (e.g.

  • Page 53: Date / Time

    BYK-Gardner GmbH µPELT-ts Family Date / Time Dates, times, and time zones are set in the Date / Time tab in gauge settings. Daylight Savings time can be enabled. Local time and UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) are indicated on this screen and validated when the gauge is connected to the host computer.

  • Page 54: About

    µPELT-ts Family BYK-Gardner GmbH About A range of gauge information is displayed in the Settings > About screen. There are no settings to configure, but some of this information may be requested when communicating with your PELT applications engineer. 1. From the main screen, tap the Settings button (the "Tools" icon). 2.

  • Page 55: Appendix

    Appendix...

  • Page 56: Maintenance

    µPELT-ts Family BYK-Gardner GmbH Maintenance Take care not to drop the unit. Keep the unit dry and in a static-free environment. Cleaning the µPELT-ts Unit & Display The µPELT-ts may be cleaned with a slightly damp cloth. The touch screen window may be cleaned using a slightly damp, soft, lint-free cloth.

  • Page 57: Technical Data

    BYK-Gardner GmbH µPELT-ts Family Technical Data All technical data are subject to change without notice. External Power Supply Part number PELT-uPts-EXTPWR AC input 100 - 240 V AC, 50 - 60Hz, 0.5 A DC output +5 V DC, 3 A, 15 W Power adapter jack Switchcraft 760-type, center positive Removable Battery...
  • Page 58 µPELT-ts Family BYK-Gardner GmbH Miscellaneous Power consumption 7 W typical Dimensions 150 x 175 x 55 mm (5.9 x 6.9 x 2.2 in) Weight 1.18 kg (2.6 lbs) with battery Required host PC UL60950-1 approved PC running 10 with USB port Installation category I, battery operated II, AC operated via external power supply...

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    BYK-Gardner GmbH µPELT-ts Family Troubleshooting This document is divided into 7 main symptom related sections. Refer to the section that best describes the problem being observed. If the symptoms are not included or the troubleshooting suggestions do not resolve the issue, please call your BYK-Gardner technical representative. Problem Solution ·...
  • Page 60 µPELT-ts Family BYK-Gardner GmbH · If the waveform can’t be marked properly based upon the guide waveform, verify that the coatings being measured have not changed since they were calibrated. · Waveform marking should be based upon echo conformation. The shape of the echoes marked on the guide waveform should match the shape of the echoes the operator is marking.
  • Page 61 BYK-Gardner GmbH µPELT-ts Family · If the battery died during measurement, the battery charge level Components may have been too low. · In the future, always check the battery charge level before beginning large batch measurements. Never start a job when the fuel gauge shows a red icon.

  • Page 62: Technical Support

    µPELT-ts Family BYK-Gardner GmbH Technical Support We want you to enjoy your µPELT-ts. The answers to most questions regarding the use of the equipment are contained in this manual. If you cannot find an answer in this manual, please contact a member of the PELT technical service team. Inside the USA Voice: +1 585 264 0480 Fax: +1 585 264 9642...

  • Page 63: Service Points

    BYK-Gardner GmbH µPELT-ts Family Service Points List of global service centers with ISO / IEC 17025 accredited laboratories Headquarter Germany Service Point USA c/o BYK-Gardner GmbH c/o BYK-Gardner USA Lausitzer Strasse 8 9104 Guilford Road 82538 Geretsried / Germany Columbia, MD 21046 / USA North Latin America Service Point South Latin America c/o Exacolor Laboratories S.A.
  • Page 64 Download your manuals from: https://www.byk-instruments.com/p/94000 Download your software from: https://www.byk-instruments.com/software#pelt BYK-Gardner GmbH Lausitzer Strasse 8 82538 Geretsried Germany Tel +49 8171 3493-0 Fax +49 8171 3493-140 info.byk.gardner@altana.com www.byk-instruments.com...

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