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Cygnus 1 Ex Manual (91 pages)
Intrinsically Safe Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge
Brand:
Cygnus
| Category:
Measuring Instruments
| Size: 3 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Section 1 - Introduction
7
Cygnus 1 Ex
7
Cygnus Instruments
8
Contact Details
8
Kit Contents
9
Gauge Kit
9
Register Your Gauge
9
Section 2 - Instructions for Safety
10
Important Notice
10
Ex Information
10
ATEX, Iecex and UKEX Marking
10
Equipment Use
11
Ex Certificate Numbers
11
Specific Conditions of Use
11
NTRL / MET Marking
11
Standards Used for Ex Certification
12
ATEX Standards
12
UKEX Standards
12
NRTL Standards
12
Battery Pack
12
Battery Charger
12
USB Interface
12
Manufacturers Details
12
Fig 1. Cygnus 1 Ex Instrument Parts
13
Fitting the Battery Pack
13
Assembling the Instrument
13
Connecting the Ultrasonic Probe
14
Fig 2. Cygnus 1 Ex Battery Pack Fitting
14
Charging the Battery
15
Removing the Battery Pack
15
Charging
15
Fig 3. Cygnus 1 Ex Probe Connector
15
Connecting to a Computer
16
Connecting to the Instrument
17
Fig 5. Cygnus 1 Ex USB Interface
17
Fig 6. Cygnus 1 Ex Data Port Connection
17
Cleaning the Instrument
18
Section 3 - Gauge Features
19
Upgrading
20
Purchasing an Update Code
20
Entering an Update Code
20
Section 4 - Operating Instructions
21
Quick Start Guide
21
Taking Measurements
21
Ultrasonic Probes
21
Measuring Metals
21
Measurement Modes
22
Single Echo Mode (SE) (Mode 2)
22
Measuring Non-Steels
23
Multiple Echo Mode (ME) (Mode 3)
23
Echo-Echo Mode (EE) (Mode 3)
23
Measuring Non-Metals
24
Twin Element Probes
24
Probe Faces or Tips
24
Surface Temperatures
25
Single Element Probes
25
Protective Membranes
25
Fig 8. Single Element Probe Membrane Locking Key
26
Changing the Protective Membrane
27
Single Element Probes
28
Twin Element Probes
28
Summary of Cygnus Probe Types
28
Measuring Higher Temperatures
28
The 'Probe Type' Code
29
Controls
29
Function Keys
29
Fig 9. Keys
29
Changing Values
30
Numbers
30
Fig 10. Function Keys
30
Fig 11. Adjusting Numeric Values
30
Fig 12. Selecting from a List
31
Fig 13. Entering Text
31
Lists
31
Text
31
Status Information
32
Fig 14. Positioning the Edit Cursor
32
Measurement Screens
33
Status Message Area
33
Display Colours
33
Fig 15. Status Messages
33
Taking Measurements
34
Zeroing Twin Element Probes
34
Fig 16. Indoor Display Colours
34
Turning the Gauge off
34
Turning the Gauge on
34
Operation
34
Echo Indicators in Multiple Echo Mode
35
Measurement Stability Indication in SE & EE Modes
36
Measurement Freeze Feature
37
A-Scan Screen
37
A-Scan Range
38
Fig 18. the A-Scan Screen Displaying a Good Echo Signal
38
Fig 19. A-Scan Range Setting
38
A-Scan Zoom
39
A-Scan Grid
39
Fig 20. Zoom off
39
Fig 21. Zoom E1
39
Fig 25. Full Wave Rectification (FW)
40
Fig 24. RF Mode, no Rectification
40
Fig 22. A-Scan Half Grid
40
Fig 23. A-Scan Full Grid
40
A-Scan Rectification
40
Calibration
41
Why Should I Calibrate My Thickness Gauge
41
Calibration Options
41
Calibrating to a Known Thickness (Single or 1 Point)
42
Two Point Calibration
43
Ladder Step Wedges
44
Two Point Calibration Procedure
44
Setting the Velocity of Sound
46
Fig 26. Velocity of Sound Value '5920 M/S
47
Manually Setting the Probe Type
48
Setting the Probe Type
48
Auto Detect
48
Probe Settings
48
Probe Zeroing (Twin Element Probes)
49
Probe Gain Auto-Setting
50
Single Element Probes
50
Twin Element Probes
51
Datalogging
51
Overview
51
Datalogger Variants
51
Fig 27. a Linear Record
52
Datalogger Features
52
Record Types
52
Datalogging Advanced
52
Datalogging Basic
52
Creating a New Record
53
Creating a New Record Using a Template
54
Record Names
54
Reference and Minimum Thicknesses
55
Grid Record Patterns
55
Example Patterns
55
Fig 30. Record Name Parameter
55
Fig 31. Grid Record and Grid Patterns
55
Logging Obstructed (OBS) Measurements
56
Auto-Logging Feature
56
Manual Logging
56
Logging Measurements
56
Logging No-Reading (NOR) Points
58
Navigating, Re-Taking and Deleting
58
Navigating to a Specific Point
58
Adding Comments
59
Adding Radial Points
60
Protecting Records
62
Protecting Records with User Access
62
Deleting Records
62
Deleting Individual Records
62
Creating a Template from a Record
63
Using Templates
63
Deleting All Records
63
B-Scans
64
Performing a Scan
65
Fig 32. B-Scan Example
65
Loading a B-Scan
66
Manual Measurement Mode
67
Fig 33. Manual Measuring Mode - Gate a EE
67
Enabling Manual Measuring Mode
68
Adjusting Gates
68
Gate Modes
69
Dynamic Freeze Mode
69
Adjusting Gain and TCG
70
User Access
71
Measurement Setups
71
Fig 34. Example of User Login to Access a Datalogging Function
72
Adding Users
73
Gauge Menu
74
Menu Operation
74
Menu Group - Datalogging
74
No Record Is Open
74
Fig 35. Menu - Basic Features Gauge
74
Fig 36. Menu - All Features Gauge
74
A Record Is Open
75
Menu Group - Measurement
75
Menu Group - Calibration
76
Menu Group - Limits
76
Menu Group - Probe
76
Menu Group - A-Scan
77
Menu Group - B-Scan
77
Menu Group - High Temp
77
Menu Group - Display
78
Fig 37. Indoor and Outdoor Display Colours
78
Menu Group - Setup
79
Section 5 - Information
80
Cleaning
80
Maintenance
80
Repairs
80
Updating Your Gauge
81
Part Numbers
81
Common Atex/Iecex/Ukex/Nrtl Parts
81
Update Software
82
Technical Specifications
82
Table of Sound Velocities
85
Reading Conversions
86
Recycling and Disposal (EC Countries)
88
Warranty Information
89
Revision History
90
Table of Figures
90
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