Other Transducers - GE UTX878 Ultrasonic User Manual

Other Transducers

Programming Site Data
1. The first required parameter is the Frequency. Press [ENT] to
open the Frequency window. Then scroll to the frequency of your
transducer (from 0.25 to 4.00 MHz) and press [ENT].
2. The meter next asks for the Time Delay (Tw). Scroll to the Tw
option and press [ENT]. Then use the arrow keys to enter the time
provided by GE Panametrics (in microseconds), and press [ENT].
3. The next parameter is the Wedge Angle, the angle of the
transducer's ultrasonic transmission in the transducer wedge.
Scroll to the Wedge Ang option and press [ENT]. Use the arrow
keys to enter the provided angle (in degrees), and press [ENT].
4. To enter the Wedge Soundspeed, scroll to the Wedge SS option and
press [ENT]. Use the arrow keys to enter the provided soundspeed
(in m/s or ft/s), and press [ENT].
5. The final parameter is the Temperature Coefficient. Scroll to the
TempCo option and press [ENT]. Use the arrow keys to enter the
provided coefficient, and press [ENT]. Set the coefficient to 0 if
you are unsure of the value.
You have completed entering parameters for other transducers. Press
[ESC] until you reach the PROG menu to continue programming, or
continue pressing [ESC] to resume displaying data.
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