Manual Anyscan 36

Operation Manual

Anyscan‐36

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Content

Chapter I Overview ...................................................................................................................... 1
Chapter II Specifications & Features .............................................................................................. 2
2.1 Basic Specifications .......................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Main Functions ................................................................................................................. 3
Chapter III Structures ..................................................................................................................... 4
3.1 Buttons & Menu Settings ................................................................................................. 4
3.1.1 Power Key .............................................................................................................. 4
3.1.2 Gain & Gain Adjustment ....................................................................................... 4
3.1.3 Main Menu Page Keys ........................................................................................... 5
3.1.4 Parameter Adjustment .......................................................................................... 5
3.1.5 Freeze Key ............................................................................................................. 5
3.1.6 Main Menu & Submenu Buttons .......................................................................... 5
3.1.7 Submenu Functions & Menu Parameters ............................................................. 6
3.2 Introduction of Instrument Interface ............................................................................... 6
3.3 Battery Supply .................................................................................................................. 7
Chapter IV Menu & Parameter Settings ....................................................................................... 8
4.1 Display Interface ............................................................................................................... 8
4.2 Menu Structure ................................................................................................................ 8
4.2.1 BASIC ..................................................................................................................... 8
4.2.2 PLSRCVR ................................................................................................................ 9
4.2.3 GATE ...................................................................................................................... 9
4.2.4 PROBE .................................................................................................................. 10
4.2.5 MEMO ................................................................................................................. 10
4.2.6 DAC ...................................................................................................................... 11
4.2.7 AVG ...................................................................................................................... 12
4.2.8 CAL ...................................................................................................................... 12
4.2.9 MEASURE ............................................................................................................ 13
4.2.10 DISPLAY ............................................................................................................. 13
4.2.11 CONFIG .............................................................................................................. 14
4.2.12 TEST SETUP ........................................................................................................ 15
4.2.13 HOTKEY .............................................................................................................. 16
4.3 Selection of Menus & Actions ........................................................................................ 17
4.3.1 Main Menu Selection .......................................................................................... 17
4.3.2 Submenu Options ................................................................................................ 18
4.3.3 Main Menu Shortcuts ......................................................................................... 18
4.3.4 Submenu Operating Characteristics .................................................................... 18
4.4 Parameter Settings & Confirmation ............................................................................... 19
4.4.1 Parameter Settings .............................................................................................. 19
4.4.2 Parameter Confirm & Save .................................................................................. 19
4.4.3 "Preview" List ...................................................................................................... 19
Chapter V Instrument Main Function .......................................................................................... 21
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5.1 Constraints Between the Detection Range and PRF ...................................................... 21
5.2 Square‐wave Emission and Damping, Band’s Setting .................................................... 21
5.2.1 Square‐wave Emission ......................................................................................... 21
5.2.2 The Damping and Band Mix ................................................................................ 22
5.3 Gate Function and Its Setting ......................................................................................... 22
5.3.1 Gate Basic Function ............................................................................................. 23
5.3.2 Gate New Function .............................................................................................. 23
5.4 Probe Parameter Setting ................................................................................................ 24
5.4.1 TYPE‐SPEC ............................................................................................................ 24
5.4.2 P‐DELAY ............................................................................................................... 24
5.4.3 ANGLE ................................................................................................................. 24
5.4.4 X‐VALUE ............................................................................................................... 25
5.5 Calibration Function ....................................................................................................... 25
5.5.1 Auto‐calibration of Longitude‐wave Incident Point and Velocity of Normal Probe
......................................................................................................................................... 25
5.5.2 X‐VALUE Test of Angle Probe ............................................................................... 27
5.5.3 Delay Auto‐Calibration of Angle Probe ............................................................... 27
5.5.4 Angle Auto‐Calibration of Angle Probe ............................................................... 28
5.6 Drawing and Application of DAC Curve .......................................................................... 29
5.6.1 DAC Curve Drawing. ............................................................................................ 29
5.6.2 DAC Curve Adjust, Modify, Store and Delete ...................................................... 30
5.6.3 Applications and Considerations for DAC Curves ................................................ 31
5.7 Storage of Inspection Data and Recall ............................................................................ 32
5.7.1 DATA ID ................................................................................................................ 32
5.7.2 Remarks ............................................................................................................... 33
5.7.3 Recall ................................................................................................................... 33
5.7.4 Record ................................................................................................................. 34
5.8 TEST SETUP ..................................................................................................................... 34
5.8.1 Auto Gain and Gain Amend................................................................................. 34
5.8.2 Envelope .............................................................................................................. 35
5.8.3 Surf Amend ......................................................................................................... 36
5.8.4 Weld Setting ........................................................................................................ 36
5.9 Measurement ................................................................................................................. 36
5.9.1 TOF ...................................................................................................................... 36
5.9.2 Peak Holding ....................................................................................................... 37
5.9.3 Echo Compare ..................................................................................................... 37
5.9.4 Readings .............................................................................................................. 37
5.9.5 FFT ....................................................................................................................... 38
5.10 Display and Configuration ............................................................................................ 38
5.10.1 Filled .................................................................................................................. 38
5.10.2 Scheme .............................................................................................................. 38
5.10.3 Brightness .......................................................................................................... 39
5.10.4 Freeze ................................................................................................................ 39
5.10.5 Nse Immn .......................................................................................................... 39
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5.10.6 Buzzer ................................................................................................................ 39
5.10.7 Screen Copy & Data Copy .................................................................................. 39
5.10.8 Languages & Units ............................................................................................. 40
5.10.9 Date, Time ......................................................................................................... 40
5.10.10 Preview ............................................................................................................ 40
5.10.11 Help ................................................................................................................. 40
5.10.12 Software Update ............................................................................................. 40
5.10.13 Default Setting................................................................................................. 41
5.11 AVG Function ................................................................................................................ 41
5.11.1 Summarize ......................................................................................................... 41
5.11.2 AVG Making ....................................................................................................... 41
5.11.3 Notes ................................................................................................................. 42
5.11.4 AVG Application ................................................................................................ 42
Chapter VI Brief Introduction of UT Application ............................................................................. 43
6.1 Preparation of Flaw Detection .......................................................................................... 43
6.2 Weld Flaw Detection ...................................................................................................... 44
6.2.1 Probe Detect and Instrument Setting ................................................................. 44
6.2.2 Key Points for Field Inspection ............................................................................ 45
6.3 Flaw Detection of Axis Forging Piece ............................................................................. 45
6.4 Other Mechanical Parts Flaw Detection ......................................................................... 46
6.5 Attention Problems of Ultrasonic Test ........................................................................... 47
6.5.1 Probe Precision of Echo Wave Frequency ........................................................... 47
6.5.2 Mind Whether Frequency Range of the Instrument Meets Standard Value ...... 48
6.5.3 Instrument Settings When Use High Frequency Narrow Pulse Probe to Perform
High Resolution Ultrasonic Test ....................................................................................... 49
6.5.4 Mind Choosing the Measure Points .................................................................. 49
Chapter VII Communication Printing of Anyscan‐36 ....................................................................... 50
7.1 Port ................................................................................................................................. 51
7.2 Data Communication ..................................................................................................... 51
7.3 Use Instruction ............................................................................................................... 51
7.3.1 Menu Construction ............................................................................................. 51
7.3.2 Display Interface Structure .................................................................................. 53
7.4 Test Report ..................................................................................................................... 54
7.5 Software Update ............................................................................................................ 55
7.5.1 Software Updating .............................................................................................. 55
7.5.2 Instrument Parameters Default Settings ............................................................. 55
Chapter VIII Safe Operation Prompts ........................................................................................... 55
8.1 Use Manual and the Instruments ...................................................................................... 55
8.1.1 Instrument Power Work ......................................................................................... 56
8.1.2 Preview Function and Help for Flexible Menu .................................................... 57
8.1.3 Holding the Instrument in Filed Application ....................................................... 58
8.2 Emphasis on the Training and Application of Ultrasonic Testing Foundation ................... 58
8.2.1 Inspect with Qualified Certificate ........................................................................... 58
8.2.2 Periodic Inspect the Instrument Strictly Compliance with Industry Standards..... 58
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8.2.3 Reduce Misjudgment Rate by Expert Diagnosis .................................................. 59
8.3 Attention to Safe Electricity ........................................................................................... 59
Chapter IX Maintenance and Repair ............................................................................................ 59
9.1 Instrument Maintenance .............................................................................................. 59
9.2 Instrument Maintenance and Warranty ........................................................................ 60
9.3 User Notice ..................................................................................................................... 61
APPENDIX ........................................................................................................................................ 61
Appendix I Definition of Readings ...................................................................................... 61
Appendix II Range and Repetition Frequency ...................................................................... 62

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Chapter I Overview
Anyscan-36 Digital Ultrasonic Flaw Detector is choicest model that Doppler devotes to
NDT industry, not only easy to use, concise & practical appearance, but also adhering to
the concept of excellent products, industry-leading, and great performance. And more
advanced technical indicators compared with any other similar products, also with
abundant & practical additional functions, which bring more convenient & efficient to
users.
Anyscan-36 is the enhanced version of Anyscan-30, a more smooth operation version in

addition to square & spike waves of the two transmit modes, also make considerable
improvements & enhancements for both software & hardware of digital circuits.
Main Features:
• Optional Square / Spike transmit mode, suitable for welding & forging detections.
• Realistic welding diagrams combined with 400MHz hardware real-time sampling,
and recording playback.
• 22MHz wide bandwidth & low noise amplifier fitted with a variety of probes for high
sensitivity and high resolution detections.
• New software interface, multiple shortcut functions, convenient on-site operations.
• Compact design, high IP rating, particularly well-suited for field & aerial work
detections.
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Chapter II Specifications & Features
2.1 Basic Specifications

Detection Range 0.5 ~ 15000mm at steel longitudinal wave
Velocity Range 1000 ~ 15000m/s, adjustable
Pulse Shift -10 ~ 5000mm
Probe Delay 0.00 ~ 199.9μs
Transmit Pulse Square / Spike wave optional
Damping 50 / 100 / 200 / 500Ω
Operating Mode Single / Dual Probes
Operating Frequency 0.5 ~ 22MHz, 1~6 / 3~22 / 0.5~22MHz
Pulse Repetition Frequency
40 / 250 / 1000Hz (Optional)
(PRF)
Gain 0 ~ 110dB, with 0.0 / 0.1 / 0.5 / 1.0 / 2.0 / 6.0dB steps
Rectification Positive, Negative, Full Wave, RF
Alarm Gate A / B gates, adjustable positive, negative, and
sound-light alarm modes
Measurement Mode Flank & Peak
Linearity Error of Horizon ≦0.1%
Linearity Error of Vertical ≦3%
Surplus Sensitivity ≧64dB
Dynamic Range ≧40dB
Far Field Resolution ≧30dB
Sampling Frequency 400MHz Hardware Real-time Sampling
Memory Stores up to 500 measurements
Playback 4h continuously dynamic echo recording, playback
functions
Surface Amend Auto-amendment of flaw position for curve surface
with angle probe
Auto Gain 20%～80%，5% stepping
Menu Language Simplified Chinese / English
Interface A/B Type USB, and Ethernet Ports
LCD Display 5.7” High Brightness TFT, 640 x 480 pixels
Operating Temperature -10 ~ +50°C
Battery 10.8V 5200mAh Li-ion, up to 6 hours battery life
Power Supply AC: 100 – 240V, DC: 15V/4A
Weight About 1.4Kg (with battery)
IP Rating Compliance with IP54 Standards
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2.2 Main Functions

· DAC Curve Generation, Storage, Recall Functions:
Easy Making: Get sampling points one by one; automatically generate Evaluation
Lines (EL), Sizing Lines (SL), DAC Generatrix Line (GL), and Rejection Line (RL).
Flexible Editing: Self-amendable of each sampling points, curved space can be
adjusted (adaptable for all standards).
· AVG Curve Generation, Storage, Recall Functions:

Easy Making: “>3N” zone sampling curves can be generated automatically,” <3N”
zone sampling into curves with point by point, to ensure practicality of curves.
Flexible Applying: Curve equivalent self-adjustable, automatic calculation of
diameter values of flaw equivalents.
· RF Display Function: Display original waveform, detailed echo characteristics for

analyzing, qualitative analysis of secondary defects.
· Surface Amendment Function: Automatic amendment of arc detection results.
· Peak Holding Function: Peak echo recording.
· Envelope Function: Track changing of peak echo recording.
· Echo Spectrum Auto-test Function: To test the center frequency & spectrum of echo
of probes.
· Auto-gain Function: automatic adjust gain to achieve quick adjust of echo amplitude.
· Welding Illustration Function: Direct display of weld diagrams, easy & clear to see
defect location, diagrams can be stored into reports, very convenient to playback & print.
· Intelligent Instrument Calibration: Include fast calibration of material velocity,

auto-detect probe delay, auto-calibrate probe & refraction angles.
· Continuous Save & Playback Functions: dynamic waveform recording, more detailed
data records; files can be saved to the USB storage device directly.
· Zoom Function: Waveform display area can be enlarged to full screen, can effectively
prevent mis-operation during on-site detection
· Gate Area Zoom-in Function: Zoom in the gate zone into whole waveform display zone,
easy to observe the wave details.
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Chapter III Structures
3.1 Buttons & Menu Settings

In addition to the conventional buttons, there are a variety of shortcut keys and associated
with the appropriate menu, quick & easy for laboratory testing, parameter settings &
on-site testing.
Button Panel as shown in Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1 Button Panel
3.1.1 Power Key

Power Key : Long press for power on or off (Following as “Power")
3.1.2 Gain & Gain Adjustment

Gain and gain step value is displayed on the upper left corner of the screen (as shown in
Figure 3-1).
Gain Adjustment:
: Gain Step Control Key, press to switch gain step value: 0.0, 0.1, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 6.0dB;
(Following as "↔")
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: Gain Increase Key, each press to increase the gain value; (following as "dB+")
: Gain Decrease Key, each press to decrease the gain value; (Following as "dB-")
Note: when step value is "0.0dB", that the gain cannot be adjusted to prevent
misoperation during on-site operation.
3.1.3 Main Menu Page Keys
: Press to enter previous page of menu, can be used as Save Key when "Freeze"
status is applied.
: Press to enter the next page of menu, the keys can also be used to view the "Help"
menu.
3.1.4 Parameter Adjustment
: Parameter Increase Key, press to increase step value of the submenu parameter,
keep holding the key for fast increase value; When Screen Tips appear, the key is used to
confirm the operation.
: Parameter Decrease Key, press to decrease step value of the submenu parameter,
keep holding the key for fast decrease value; when the Screen Tips appear, the key is
used to cancel the operation.
3.1.5 Freeze Key
: Press one time to freeze screen waveform and data, and press again to defreeze.
When "Freeze", the right corner of the screen displays "※" symbol.
3.1.6 Main Menu & Submenu Buttons

Each page of main menu has five options, each of which corresponds to a Selection Key
. Current selected main menu text item would be in yellow, on deep blue background;
Color of text item which not selected would be in white, on light blue background. Press
one time, the selected main menu (blue on yellow background), right of the screen will
display the corresponding submenu; if the submenu has several pages, then press the ▲
key corresponding to main menu, the submenu pages will loop around.
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3.1.7 Submenu Functions & Menu Parameters
: Press one time, select the corresponding submenu (yellow on blue background); If
the submenu labeled ">" symbol, which indicates that the submenu is switchable, every
press can cycle select the submenu; for the adjustable parameter values of submenu,
cycle switches between steps on every press.
3.2 Introduction of Instrument Interface
①LEMO‐01 Probe Sockets (C9)
②Ethernet Interface
③USB‐B interface
④USB‐A Interfaces
⑤DC power socket
⑥Buckle
⑦Battery Cover ⑧Back Bracket
Figure 3-2 Instrument Interface
1. Two Standard LEMO-01 Probe Socket: C9

2. Ethernet Interface: For remote control or data transfer;
3. USB-B Type Interface
4. Two USB-A Type Interface: used to communicate with PC, and copy data directly to
the plug-and-play storage device such as USB flash drive;
5. DC Power Socket: DC power supply and battery charging;
6. Buckle: a total of 4 strap buckles located between both side of instrument;
7. Battery Cover: two quick screws, to lock or loosen the battery cover promptly;
8. Back Bracket: Plays as a support role when place instrument in an inclined position,
can be open or closed.
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3.3 Battery Supply

Using battery for power supply, please use manufacturer-specified battery products.
(1) Insert Battery: Battery case is at the backside of instrument, use a screwdriver to
open the battery cover, insert the battery plug into the machine socket and place the
battery well, then close the battery cover and tighten the screws.
(2) Battery Power Indicator: The right corner with five-cell symbol is the power indicator
of battery, if battery is less than two cell, it should stop testing immediately, and save
parameters and inspection data, then replace the battery or recharge.
(3) Battery Charging: Please use the manufacturer-specified power adapter to charge
battery; please read the 9th chapter of this manual carefully before use the adapter. The
battery charging time will take about 4.5 hours on this instrument.
Note: Please bring spare batteries with, if you require a long period of time of on-site
operation, especially in low outdoor temperatures winter, when the battery discharge
efficiency decreased attention to more.
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Chapter IV Menu & Parameter Settings
Main Menu of Anyscan-36 is divided into 13 sections: BASIC, PLSRCVR, GATES,

PROBE, MEMO, DAC, AVG, CAL, MEASURE, DISPLAY, CONFIG, TEST SETUP, and
HOTKEY.
4.1 Display Interface

Anyscan-36 Display Interface as shown in Figure 4-1.
Current Gain Measurement

Data
Gain‐Step Value
Submenu
Gate A
Measurement
Data
Main Menu
Figure 4-1 Display Interface
4.2 Menu Structure

The 13 sections of Anyscan-36 of main menus is divided into 3 pages, each main menu
contains submenus, the specific structures & parameter setting ranges of menu and its
basic operations are shown as below.
4.2.1 BASIC
The main menu contains one page of submenu: "BASIC".
Select "BASIC", appears the following submenu (1/1):

① RANGE (Detection Range): 0.500~15000mm (steel longitudinal wave); default value
is "250.0mm".
② VELOCITY (Material Velocity): 1000~15000m/s
• When “PROBE”-- "TYPE SPEC"
-- Normal Probe “N” is selected, default value is "5920m/s".
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-- Angle Probe “A” is selected, default value is "3230m/s".

③ DISP DELAY: -10.00~5000mm; default value is "0.00mm".
④ THICKNESS: 0.00~2000mm.
-- Normal Probe “N” is selected, default value is "0.00mm" or invalid.
-- Angle Probe “A” is selected, default value is "100.0mm".
4.2.2 PLSRCVR
The main menu contains two pages of submenus: "PLUSE 1>/PLUSE 2>" and "FREQ
BAND", "PULSE 1>" and "PLUSE 2>" display in one page.
(1) Select " PLUSE 1>/PLUSE 2>", display the following submenu (1/2):
① PLUSE 1>/PLUSE 2>: Press the  key to scroll
• Select "PLUSE 1>" for "Square Wave", Pulse Width Range is 40~1000ns,
press《+》,《-》keys to select pulse width; Select " PLUSE 2>" for "Spike Wave"
• When “PROBE”-- "TYPE SPEC” 2.5 MHz is selected, Square Wave pulse
width automatically defaults to "200ns".
width automatically defaults to "100ns"
width automatically defaults to "50ns".
② DAMPING: 50/100/200/500Ω; default value is "200Ω".
③ DUAL: I/O; default value is "off".
(2) Select "FREQ BAND", display the following submenu (2/2):

① FREQ BAND: 0.5~22MHz, divided into 1~6 / 0.5~22 / 3~22MHz; Defaults value is
"1~6MHz".
② RECTIFY: Full Wave / Positive / Negative / RF; default value is “Full Wave"
③ REJECT: 0%~90%; default value is "0%", Screen tip "RJ"
④ PRF: 40~1000Hz, 40/250/1000Hz automatic/manual Optional; default value is
"250Hz"; Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) is limited to "RANGE", screen tip will
pop up when it is limited.
4.2.3 GATE
The main menu contains 2 pages of submenus: "GATE A", "GATE B".
(1) Select "GATE A", display the following submenu (1/2):

① GATE A: Positive/Negative/Magnify/Off; defaults value is "Positive".
② A START: 0.00~15000mm; select "Positive/Negative", defaults value is "20.00mm"
③ A WIDTH: 0.00~5000mm; select "Positive/Negative", defaults value is "40.00mm".
④ A THRESHOLD: 10%~90%, step 1%; select "Positive/Negative", defaults value is
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"40%".
(2) Select "GATE B", display the following submenu (2/2):

① GATE B: Off/Positive/Negative/Magnify; defaults value is "off".
② B START: 0.00~15000mm; select “Positive/Negative", defaults value is "40.00mm"
③ B WIDTH: 0.00~5000mm; select “Positive/Negative", defaults value is "40.00mm".
④ B THRESHOLD: 10%~90%, step 1%; select “Positive/Negative", defaults value is
"30%".
4.2.4 PROBE
The main menu contains 1 page of submenu: "PROBE".
Select the "PROBE", display the following submenu (1/1):

① TYPE SPEC: N2.5P20/A2.5P8x12; defaults value is "N2.5P20" (where: N is the
straight probe, A represents Angle Probe, each entry can be set in one of the
models, such as: N 2.5 P 20. ）
② P-DELAY: 0.00~199.9 μs; defaults value is "0.00 μs"
③ ANGLE: 0.0~90.0/0.00~3.01, ∞; stepping 0.1/0.01
• When “PROBE”-- "TYPE SPEC” select Straight probe N, defaults value is
"0.0/0.00" or invalid
• When “PROBE”-- "TYPE SPEC” select angle probe A, defaults value is
"45.0/1.00"
④ X-VALUE: 0.0~100.0mm, step 0.1
• When “PROBE”-- "TYPE SPEC” select straight probe N, defaults value is
"0.0mm" or invalid.
• When “PROBE”-- "TYPE SPEC” select angle probe A, defaults value is "8.0mm"
4.2.5 MEMO
The main menu contains 2 pages of submenus: "MEMO", "RECORD".
(1) Select "DATA ID", display the following submenu (1/3):

① DATA ID: 1~500; after DATA ID brackets in year, month, day, and time
② REMARKS: 19 digits (0~9, A~Z order input)
③ RECALL> / GAIN AMEND>: press the 《》 switch to select
• Select "RECALL >", press 《+》 to recall information from " DATA ID ".
• Select " GAIN AMEND>", range is 0.0~20.0dB, the default value is "0.0dB"; Can
be used as offset as the sensitivity of the instrument parameters.
④ SAVE> / DELETE>: press 《》 to select, defaults value is "SAVE"
• Select " SAVE>", press 《+》 key to save the screen graphics, instrument
parameters and remark information.
• Select " DELETE>", press 《+》 keys screen pop-up "Do you want to delete?”
Press 《+》 to confirm, press 《-》 to exit "prompt; If select" Confirm ", select"
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DATA ID" contents will been deleted.

Note: The on-screen prompt to confirm the deletion of content is unrecoverable, should
be used with caution!
(2) Select "RECALL", display the following submenu (2/3):

① RECORD: Speed 5~15fps; default vale is "8fps".
② STOP> / BEGIN>: press 《》 key to switch, press 《+》 key to confirm.
③ U DISK SAVE: ; will save the contents to a USB drive, press 《+》 button to
confirm, press 《-》 key to exit.
④ REPLAY: REPLAY/STOP recording, press 《》 key to switch, press 《+》 key to
confirm.
4.2.6 DAC
The main menu contains 4 pages of submenus: "record", "amend", "dac" and "off".
(1) Select "record", display the following submenu (1/4):

① ECHO: 0~10; default value is "0" (number in orders can be in any combination)
②A START: 0~5000mm (GATE A’s default setting is same with "VOLOCITY/DELAY"
calibration).
③ SL>RL>EL: press《》to cycle select
• Select "SL>", default value is "0.0dB"
• Select "RL>", default value is "6.0dB"
• Select "EL>", default value is " -6.0dB"
(2) Select "amend", display the following submenu (2/4):

① AMEND POINT: 1~10; default value is "1"
② AMPLITUDE: Amend echo of the selected amplitude.
③ SAVE>/DELETE>: Press《》key to switch, DATA ID: 1~50, after DATA ID brackets
in year, month, day, and time
DELETE: Delete all selected amend points
(3) Select "dac", display the following submenu (3/4):

① GENERAT HIDE: Set GENERAT hidden or not, default value is "no".
② COMPENSATE: Set surface compensate value; step value is 0.5dB.
③ FLAW EQUIV: Display the dB height difference of relative quantitative lines of
DAC curve of flaw echo in gate.
(4) Select "off" (4/4):

To turn off DAC Curve function.
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4.2.7 AVG
The main menu contains 4 pages of submenus: ">3N PLOT", "<3N PLOT", "AVG" and
"OFF".
(1) Select ">3N PLOT", display the following submenu (1/4):

① APERTURE: Enter the plot curve with flat bottomed hole diameter of the test block
(its maximum value associated with probe type), default value is "2.0mm".
② REF CURVE: Set the target curve Φ value (its maximum value associated with
probe type), default value is "2.0mm".
③ PLOT: To make AVG curve
(2) Select "<3N PLOT" appears when the following submenu (2/4):
① ECHO: Display the current echo number of reference points (up to 10), press 《+》
《-》 to increase or decrease points.
② A START: Enter starting point of GATE A, Range: 0~5000mm.
③ Save: Save the AVG Curve.
(3) Select "AVG", display the following submenu (3/4):

① REF CURVE: Set the target curve Φ value (its maximum value associated with
probe type), default value is "2.0mm".
② COMPENSATE: Set surface compensate value; step value is 0.5dB.
③ FLAW EQUIV: Display the dB difference between flaw echo within gate and
quantitative lines of AVG curve.
(4) Select "OFF" (4/4):

To turn off AVG curve function.
4.2.8 CAL
The main menu contains submenus 2 page: “VELOC/DELAY", " ANGLE CAL".
(1) Select “VELOC/DELAY”, display the following submenu (1/2):
① VELOC/DELAY: Display value after calibration and save "VELOC/DELAY" at the
same time.
• When Straight Probe N is selected, default is "5920m/s/0.00 μs"
• When Angle Probe A is selected, default is "3230m/s/0.00 μs"
② S-REF1> / S-REF2>: "S-REF1>" defaults value is "50.0mm",” S-REF2>" defaults
value is "100.0mm" .
③ A START: 0.00~15000mm; GATE A default logic is "positive", starting from
20.00mm, width 40.00mm, threshold 40%.
④ CAL: Press 《》 key after calibration, and value will be saved.
(2) Select "ANGLE CAL", display the following submenu (2/2):

① ANGLE CAL: Display value after calibration and save at "ANGLE"; default is "45°".
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② HOLE DEPTH: 0.0~100.0mm; default value is "30.0mm".

③ APERTURE: 0.0~50mm; default value is "50.0mm".
④ CAL: Press 《》 key after calibration, and the value will be saved.
Note: This page of menu items is only valid when you select angle probe A; select straight
probe N, is, the submenu items to 0 or invoid.
4.2.9 MEASURE
The main menu contains 2 pages of submenus: "TOF" and "FFT".
(1) Select "TOF", display the following submenu (1/2):

① TOF: Peak/Flank, default value is "Peak".
② PEAK HOLDING: ON/OFF; default value is "OFF", press 《+》,《-》 keys to switch
③ ECHO COMPAR: ON/OFF; default value is "OFF", press《+》,《-》 keys to switch
④ READINGS: OFF/Sa/Da/Pa; default value is "OFF", press《+》《
, -》 keys to switch;
see "Appendix A" of Table 1.
Note: (a) When measurement values associated with the echo amplitude, Peak is default,
such as Ha%, DAC, etc;
(b) When measurement values associated with the echo distance, Flank is default,
such as Sa, velocity calibration, etc;
(2) Select "FFT", display the when the following submenus (2/2):
① FFT: ON/OFF; default value is "OFF", press 《+》,《-》 keys to switch; When set
"ON", the default values are set as below:
• Straight Probe N default: Range 10, velocity 5920, Pulse Shift 20, RF, automatic
amplitude 80% (applies to CSK-IA test block, thickness 25mm).
• Angle Probe A default: Range 10, velocity 3230, Pulse Shift 95, RF ,automatic
amplitude 80% (applies to CSK-IA test block, R100).
Note: (a) When "FFT " set "on" and the echo displays normal, press 《+》 key to check
echo spectrum, after finished, display center frequency and -6dB spectrum of
echo under freeze state, and "FFT" automatic reset "OFF";
(b) at this time, press 《※》key for one time to unfreeze, instrument back to state
before "FFT" set "ON".
4.2.10 DISPLAY
The main menu contains 2 pages of submenus: "FILLED" and "FREEZE".
(1) Select "FILLED", display the following submenu (1/2):

①FILLED: on/off; default value is "off"
② SCHEME: 1~6; default value is "1"
③ BRIGHTNESS: Low/Medium/High; default value is "Medium"
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④ BASELINE: sound path / horizontal / vertical / div; default value is "sound path"
(2) Select "FREEZE", display the following submenu (2/2):

① FREEZE: ON/OFF; default value is "OFF", associated with the shortcut key 《※》
② VERSION: Display the current software version, such as VA6.13
4.2.11 CONFIG
The main menu includes three pages of submenus:
“NSE IMMN", " LANGUAGE " and " PREVIEW ".
(1) Select "NSE IMMN", display the following submenu (1/3):

① NSE IMMN: 0~4; default value is "1".
② HORN: ON/OFF; default value is "OFF".
③ SCREEN COPY: ON/OFF; default value is "OFF", when it is "ON" will copy screen
graphics and main parameters of the instrument to a USB drive for the print
inspection report.
④ DATA COPY: ON/OFF; default value is "OFF", press 《+》,《-》 key switch; When
it is "ON" will store the data to a USB drive.
(2) Select "LANGUAGE", display the following submenu (2/3):

① LANGUAGE: Chinese/English; default value is "English".
② UNIT: mm/inch; default value is "mm".
③ DATE: yy/mm/dd; can be set.
④ TIME: HH/minmin/SS; can be set.
(3) Select "PREVIEW”, display the following submenu (3/3):

① PREVIEW: ON/OFF; default value is "OFF", press 《+》,《-》 keys to reset
② HELP: off/on; default is "OFF", press 《+》,《-》 key to set the main instrument
features and operation features; Press 《dB-》 into the directory to read Help
content, press of the《PgUp》 & 《PgDn》 to turn pages.
③ UPDATES: ON/OFF; default is "OFF", press the 《+》 key after inserting new
software USB flash drive set "ON", according to prompts pop up screen, press
《+》 key to begin updating again, press 《-》 key to cancel updates
④ DEFAULT SET: ON/OFF; default is "OFF", press 《+》 key to reset "ON" ,when
screen pop up "back to factory set? "Press 《+》 key to confirm, press 《-》 key
to exit.
Note: default set means the parameter setting return to default settings, all subsequent
changes will be deleted, be careful about using!
If the instrument cannot be started for some reason, press and hold the 《PgUp》
and 《PgDn》 key under shutdown state, and then press the power key to turn into
backup systems, in accordance with the method（3）-③ can be normal after you
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update the software turned on instruments.
4.2.12 TEST SETUP

The main menu contains 3 pages of submenu: "AUTO GAIN", "WELD SET" and "A
INDIC".
(1) select " AUTO GAIN ", display the following submenu (1/3):
① AUTO GAIN: 20%~80%/OFF; automatically adjusts the gain to get desired echo
amplitude, the gain adjustment associated with "base gain"
② GAIN AMEND: 0.0~20.0dB, gain correction associated setting value "additional
gains"
③ ENVELOPE: ON/OFF, default to "OFF"
④ SURF AMEND: ￠200.0~2000mm/plane; Default is "Flat"
Note: The main menu HOTKEY "AUTO GAIN" shortcut menu, only switch within
"OFF/80%"
(2) Select "WELD SET", display the following submenu (2/3):

① WELD SET: OFF/V/X type; default is "OFF", press 《+》,《-》 to switch; Select v/X
to display Illustration
② WELD WIDTH: 1~200mm; default is "10MM"
③ P-POSITION: 1~400mm; default is "40mm"; probe housing Centre for frontier to
weld distance
④ REFRESH: √; selected, press 《+》 to refresh graphics
Note: The probe "TYPE SPEC” straight probe N is selected, the "Weld Type" default
"OFF", weld diagram is not valid.
(3) Select "A INDIC" appears when the following submenu (3/3), was selected into the
weld rating feature.
① A INDIC
② B REF
③ C ATTEN
④ D RATING
Note: Here enclosed weld rating method:
(1) In order to ensure accurate reading of Sa, should first entry the correct parameters of
probes, and then perform delay and angle calibration;
(2) enter "AWS D1.1" menu;
(3) The angle probe identified maximum echo of IIW block or CSK-IA block 1.5 diameter
side-drilled hole, adjust gate A to capture it, makes the echo amplitude to 50% by
adjust the gain (instrument tolerance of ± 5%), select "B REF", press again and the
current gain value is automatically inputted into the instrument for B reference value;
(4) After founding flaw echo, adjust gate A to capture it, adjust the gain to make the flaws
echo to 50% (instrument tolerance of ± 5%), select "A INDIC", and then press the
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corresponding key on the right side again, the current gain value is automatically
inputted into the instrument for A indication value;
(5) After getting A/B value, the " C ATTEN " is automatically calculated through sound
path Sa, the formula is as follows:
(a) The unit is "millimeter (mm)": C= (Sa/25.4-1) x 2, result rounded to keep one
decimal.
(b) Units to "inches (inch)": C= (Sa-1) x 2, result rounded to keep one decimal.
(6) "D rating" generated according to the following formula: D=A – B – C.
(7) According to the "AWS D1.1" specifications, weld defect level is obtained by checking
reference table identification.
4.2.13 HOTKEY
Anyscan-36 type added HOTKEY in main menu, which contains: "AUTO GAIN",
“ENVELOPE", "ZOOM", "SAVE", "A MAGNIFY", "B MAGNIFY", "A START/A WIDTH, B
START/B WIDTH”, and "PEAK HOLDING" total 8 sections, select and press to implement
the function, very convenient for application.
(1) AUTO GAIN: automatic gain to 80% shortcut

Press the 《》 key, "AUTO GAIN" switch between within "OFF/80%"; "AUTO GAIN" set
"80%", the echo amplitude in Gate A is automatically adjusts to 80% no matter how much
its original amplitude is, making this feature to instrument calibration and DAC curve very
easily. When you do so, the right of the screen will show "AUTO 80%" disappears after 3s,
"AUTO GAIN" automatically adjust the gain value in the upper left corner of the "Base
Gain" values show up, such as "40.0dB+0.0dB" in the 40.0dB.
Note: this menu is a shortcut key, and slightly differently to the main menu setting of
"AUTO GAIN".
(2) ENVELOPE: record echo peak change of trajectory with a purple line; ON/OFF,
default is "OFF".
(3) ZOOM: Zoom to full screen key

Press 《》, screen display in switch between "Full Screen Testing" and "Menu Setting".
Under "Full Screen Testing" state, expect 《POWER》, 《※》, and 《GAIN》, menu setting
& selecting are shielded to prevent misoperation.
Under "Full Screen Testing" state, press《》beside the original submenu to return menu
setting state.
(4) SAVE: Store function keys

Press《》 to save the current data to minimum DATA ID number (starting number is 50),
actual store numbers deposited a ScreenTip disappears after about 2s.
(5) A MAGNIFY: GATE A magnify opening key
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Press " A MAGNIFY " 《》 to display full screen, convenient to observe echo details; At
this time, if adjust appropriate "Start " and "Width" of GATE A, can make any point of echo
within detection range broadening to full screen.
(6) B MAGNIFY: GATE B magnify opening key

Press " A MAGNIFY " 《》 to display full screen, convenient to observe echo details; At
this time, if adjust appropriate "Start " and "Width" of GATE B, can make any point of echo
within detection range broadening to full screen.
(7) A START/A WIDTH, B START/B WIDTH: Gate related shortcut function keys
The menu comprises "A START>", "A WIDTH>", "B START>", "B WIDHT> ". If you
choose "A MAGNIFY", then the menu automatically displays "A START>", you can use
the 《+》《-》 keys to adjust the parameter; if you select "B MAGNIFY", then the menu
automatically displays "B START>".
(8) PEAK HOLDING: Peak holding function

Press 《》 to switch "PEAK HOLDING"; when " PEAK HOLDING " sets "ON", a purple "x"
displays on the top of the highest echo within Gate A, if echo declined or disappeared, "x"
still maintained, if new highest echo within GATE A appears, "x" mark to new echo peak
point.
4.3 Selection of Menus & Actions

Based on the accumulated experience of many years of field testing, Anyscan-36
software interface contains 3 pages of main menu, sub menu plus a fast and functional
structure of the main menu mode, also has "HELP", "PREVIEW" and other new features,
thus has a clear interface, convenient operation features. Menu selection has operations
in many ways, below are described.
4.3.1 Main Menu Selection

(1) Main page menu: press the 《PgUp》 or《PgDn》 keys, main menu page loops;
(2) when you select main menu, press 1 time under their corresponding to the 《▲》 key,
the main menu has changed from light blue background, white text blue yellow at the end
of a Word is "selected", and at the same time on the right side of the screen displays the
main menu the submenu;
(3) in this case, select a different main menu as described above, the master menu is quit
(back light blue background, white text), the corresponding submenu set value is saved;
(4) the instrument shuts down and start up after, the screen displays the last instrument
parameter settings for normal shutdown.
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4.3.2 Submenu Options

(1) Page submenu: press the 《▲》 key below the main menu, a submenu will cycle
through page and displays a submenu to the left of the page number;
(2) after you select the submenu, press 《》, the submenu from the light blue background,
white text to end of blue and yellow is "chose", can switch menu functions or parameters;
(3) Similarly, the submenu set value is saved when you exit or transfer.
4.3.3 Main Menu Shortcuts

(1) In the main menu on each page, are provided with shortcut functions to the main menu,
using very convenient;
(2) HOTKEY main menu consists of 3 pages, field testing commonly used functions on the
Home;
(3) For the purposes of quick action, "automatic amplitude" switch "off/80%", other
associated submenu menu with the same name.
Note: (a) In the "Freeze" State, the 《PgUp》 key is set to "SAVE" shortcut. Press 1 time
during testing the 《※》freeze screen displays the graphic, and then press the
《PgUp》 key, the screen graphics are deposited in the ID with tips.
(b) the submenu "save" under HOTKEY is different from《PgUp》key under "freeze"
state, which does not limited to "freeze" and with higher degree of freedom.
4.3.4 Submenu Operating Characteristics

This submenu has the following structural features of the instrument, different structures
of the different methods of operation.
(1) Function switch submenu (> symbols, such as "square-wave emission >"), press the
《》 key can switch functions;
(2) Parameter with large range (as "range", and "velocity", and gate "start"), by press 《》
key can rough adjust:
(3) The rough adjust of "VELOCITY" ("BASIC" ) and "ANGLE" (PROBE) are their common
used values, such as: 3,230, 5920m/s or 45 °, 63.4°. Field testing applications very
convenient;
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(4) To the gate and correction type submenu (such as "velocity/delay"), has a default
value, initial screening only slightly.
4.4 Parameter Settings & Confirmation
4.4.1 Parameter Settings

To enter the sub menu (dark blue yellow at the end of a Word), press 《+》,《-》 key
parameter is set on the menus, how to do this are as follows:
• Press the 《+》 key, numerical increases;
• Press the 《-》key, value reduction;
• Large parameter settings submenu, press the 《》 key to select the step
corresponding to the document level.
4.4.2 Parameter Confirm & Save

This instrument adopts original parameter settings identified and saved after "Exit" or
"Shift" , fast and easy: when the menu parameter setting is completed, press any other
menus and menu "Shift" finished, the original parameters that have been set up are
confirmed and saved.
For example, select the "Range" (Main Menu) and set to 300.0mm, press "VELOCITY"
corresponding key《》,the selected menu change from "Range" (back to light blue
background white text) into "VELOCITY" (dark blue background yellow text), formerly
"Range" set value are recognized and preserved.
4.4.3 "Preview" List

Anyscan-36 uses two-page submenus for "Preview" function (as shown in figures 4-2 and
4-3), and sets the parameters of particular concern to forging inspection at home, provides
great convenience for all major parameters checking after instrument calibration and
before field testing.
When "Preview" submenu (under CONFIG main menu) set on, the screen pop-up menu
list and the default select first row/column. At this point, press the《dB+》, 《dB-》 key to
move the cursor left and right, press the 《PgUp》,《PgDn》keys cursor loop page turning,
you can quickly browse through menu settings or select to amend menu settings.
In the "Preview" list, menu parameter setting method is same with the "menu settings"
interface, press CONFIG to quit "Preview" interface.
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Figure 4-2 “Preview” menu interface page1 Figure 4-3 “Preview” menu interface page 2
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Chapter V Instrument Main Function
Anyscan-36 with compact design in superb performance and powerful function, not only
suitable for large flowability and high overhand weld inspection operation, but also can be
used in forging, aircrafts parts and other high sensibility and resolution ultrasonic testing.
This chapter focus on introducing characteristics of instrument’s function.
5.1 Constraints Between the Detection Range and PRF

Parameters “Range”, “Velocity” and “PRF” have close constraint relations with each other:
while “Range” is large and “Velocity” is lower, the “PRF” must be reduced accordingly. We
limited and automatically switched the relationship among them according to table 2
“Appendix 2”, no need to change if not necessary.
But considering some unknown echo needs to be judged by reducing repetition frequency
under forging detection, it is still in the main menu under the "PLSRCVR" main-menu with
the “PRF”.
The choice of “PRF” range from 40~1000HZ in 40/250/1000 optional, default value 250HZ
according to 250mm “Range” .
While “PRF” setting is beyond the restrict in table 2 of Appendix 2,system will respond with
red words as a clue, at that time, follow the screen tips.
5.2 Square-wave Emission and Damping, Band’s Setting
5.2.1 Square-wave Emission

Anyscan-36 adopt with high speed negative square-wave transmit model, pulse amplitude
about 400v, front fall time about 5ns, width adjustable between 40~500ns, it can fully meet
with the different requirement of various probes.
In view of the characteristics of the spectral distribution of the square wave pulse ,frontier
steeper square wave pulse suitable for 2 ~ 5MHz probe flaw detection applications, it’s the
main reason for using square-wave emission in weld and forging parts inspection.
This instrument with pulse width auto adjust function for convenience of on-site
applications, enter the nominal frequency first at “TYPE SPEC” of PROBE menu, the
pulse width will auto change to accordingly value in “Square-wave emission”. For example:
enter the probe frequency as 2.5MHZ, pulse width auto changed to 200ns, enter the
probe frequency as 5MHZ,pulse width auto changed to 100ns;while probe
frequency≥10MHz,pulse width as 50ns.Just slightly check in initial use.
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Square-wave emission of Anyscan-36 is different from those instruments which use

square-wave’s frontier and lagging edge for secondary excitation, A-36 doesn’t exist
secondary excitation and echo phase shift problems, thus its echo with flaw echo
spectrum feature information, convenience for further study.
Although the transmit system of ultrasonic flaw detector and probe won’t be included in
the scope of "power transfer" and pay attention to the match, but the square-wave
transmitter circuit load capacity is still a very important indicator, so “the effective output
impedance of transmitter circuit” be used in so many standards(same in spike pulse
transmit system). Anyscan-36’s effective output impedance approximately 10Ω, load
capacity is quite strong; For example: The transmit pulse amplitude remains ≥ 300V while
connect with 2.5P20N probe (the impedance approximately 50Ω),with much highly
sensitivity in flaw detection.
5.2.2 The Damping and Band Mix

“Damping” of the instrument in “50/100/200/500Ω” four different gear.
The receive system of Anyscan-36 adopt with a new design of high gain, wideband and
low noise amplifier, divided into 1~6/0.5~22/3~22 three different gear according to
different requirement. The -3dB band width≥20MHz in 0.5 ~ 22 and 3 ~ 22 MHz two
wideband gears, it can be totally used in high sensitivity inspections with narrow pulse
probe under 20 MHz.
The following is the instrument conventional application of recommended settings:

（1）Equipped with 1 ~ 5MHz probe for general welds and forgings testing, should set
"band = 1 ~~ 6MHz, damping = 200Ω (square wave pulse width is adjusted
automatically by the instrument). This setup can get higher detection sensitivity and
adequate resolution; penetrating for strengthening the damping is set to "500Ω",
improve detection sensitivity and resolution decreased slightly.
（2）Equipped with 5 ~ 10MHz narrow pulse probe for detect inside and near surface thin
flaws at the same time, should set "band = 0.5 ~ 22MHz, damping = 100Ω (square
wave pulse width adjusted automatically by the instrument.). This setup can obtain
high sensitivity and near zone and far zone resolution.
（3）Equipped with 10 ~ 20MHz probe narrow pulse probe for high resolution inspection,
should set "band = 3 ~ 22MHz, damping = 50Ω (square wave pulse width adjusted
automatically by the instrument.). This setup can get very high resolution, and when
necessary, according to the echo of the probe, add with “rectify
wave=negative”(menu of PLSRCVR) for further high resolution improvement.
Noticement of instrument setting about high frequency narrow pulse probe, see 6.5.
5.3 Gate Function and Its Setting

Anyscan-36 with basically the same function of the two gates, in addition to the normal
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functions of the alarm, echo distance and amplitude measurements, they also increase “A
magnify” and “B magnify” functions, which provide a convenient conditions for further
expansion of application.
5.3.1 Gate Basic Function

（1）Gate A / B can be set "Positive (Echo) or negative (loss wave)" alarm.
（2）Gate A/B can measure the distance and amplitude of the echo inside the gate. A
large font displayed in the upper right corner of the screen from measure value
display; Conventional measured value of gate A is sound path “Sa”, horizontal
distance “Pa”, vertical distance “Da”, echo amplitude “Ha” etc.
（3）Used for material velocity amend, probe delay and angle amend etc. See 5.5.
（4）Gate A used for monitoring echo amplitude and distance point by point in make DAC
curve.
（5）In Auto Gain mode, the highest echo in gate A auto adjust to setting amplitude, gain
displayed in “Basic gain”.
（a）For more accurate test result by using Gate measuring, select Peak or Flank in
Note：
Peak/ Flank (menu of MEASURE) before testing. This instrument set a default
value according to different requirement of various measurements for
convenience, slightly check in initial use.
（b）Generally, select “Peak” in amplitude measurement, select “Flank” in distance
measurement; chose the same acoustic point by using secondary echo test
echo distance.
5.3.2 Gate New Function

The new function of Gate A / Gate B magnify has the same name as the shortcut menu in
the main menu HOTKEY, the application is very convenient.
By screen size and digital instruments specific "compression" display technology

restriction, in large workpiece flaw detection, it’s difficult to distinguish the detail of far field
echo, this instrument set magnify function.
Adjust the Gate width to capture flaw echo for observation. When opening "Magnify"
function, the width of the gate will be widened to full screen, the echo is amplified, and its
details are clearly displayed.
Anyscan-36 not only widened 1mm small "range" to full screen, but also by adjusting the
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gate "starting point" to enlarge the observed detection range at any point within the echo
details.
5.4 Probe Parameter Setting

Choosing the right probe and using it correctly is the key point to ensure the accuracy and
reliability of test result. The instrument has “Probe” main menu, the set and the need to
pre-measure items classified, especially convenient for flaw detection in welds, forgings.
Note：Probe echo frequency and spectrum measurement methods, see 5.9.
Submenu of “Probe”:TYPE SPEC/ P-DELAY/ANGLE/X-VALUE, details as fellow:
5.4.1 TYPE-SPEC
Enter straight/angle probe specification, N means straight probe, A means angle probe.
After input probe type specification, all probe feature and measurement reserve default
value, much easier for application. For example:
 Chose straight probe, setting value of material velocity in submenu auto change
to 5920m/s, other submenu parameters like “thickness”, “weld set”, “weld width”
all unajustable.
 Pulse width of “Square-wave emission” will auto adjust according to probe
frequency. See 5.2.
Probe type input method: Press “TYPE-SPEC” corresponding《》key to change the

background into yellow and capital into blue, then select N/A by press《+》、
《-》,press 《》
again for next selection, while finished all setting, press《》 quit.
Note: Among all probe specifications, the most critical is straight probe N, angle probe A
and its angle；element size of the probe is not essential, if element size isn’t
included, can use closet for replacement.
5.4.2 P-DELAY
Make sure the probe delay will facilitate the measurement of defect distance, and
therefore should enter the known value of the probe delay. Failure to determine the delay
of the probe, should process “delay calibration” based on fellows 5.5 method, the delay
value will auto saved in the menu.
5.4.3 ANGLE
Enter the known value of “angle” to facilitate the defect in flaw detection with angle probe,
if “angle” unknown or need to re-confirmed, go for calibration according to fellow 5.5
method, the values will auto saved in the menu.
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Note: there is coarse/fine-tune setting mode in “ANGLE” menu, press《》at first time
appear with “*” for fine-tune mode, press again without “*” appear for coarse mode.
In coarse setting mode, all universal angle value have been pre-set, if still for
fine-tune, you can select the approximately value in coarse setting mode, then
press 《》 for fine-tune.
5.4.4 X-VALUE
Enter the known value of X-VALUE to facilitate the defect in flaw detection with angle
probe, especially the instrument opened weld illustration (set sub-menu" weld type "on)
function, use this X-VALUE for calculate and display the defect position, see 5.8.4.
5.5 Calibration Function

In order to locate tested flaws accurately, parameter calibration must be performed before
test to guarantee incident point locates at surface of workpiece (calibrate probe delay and
X-value), sound velocity of workpiece matching up to actual value (calibrate workpiece
velocity), incidence angle of ultrasonic wave accuracy (calibrate incidence angle).
For providing customers with convenience in parameter calibration, the instrument can
realizes calibration operation automatically. In order to improve the accuracy of calibration
results, it should be adjusted as smaller as possible for "RANGE" in the case of satisfying
echo display.
Calibration principle: the instrument makes sound velocity and probe delay calculations
through arrival time (T1 and T2) of two echoes (B1 and B2) with known sound path (S1
and S2).
Taking the CSK-ⅠA test block as an example, we will introduce four kinds of calibration
methods as follows.
5.5.1 Auto-calibration of Longitude-wave Incident Point
and Velocity of Normal Probe

The specific operation steps are as follows.
(1) Put the normal probe on A position of the CSK-ⅠA test block, and make sure the
coupling is good. Refer to Figure 5-1.
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Figure 5-1 Speed/Delay Auto-Calibration of the Normal Probe

(2) Adjust the test range twice than the workpiece thickness (>200.0mm), sound velocity
5920m/s, gain appropriate value.
(3) Enter the CAL main menu, select: CAL SET: speed/delay; S-REF 1 >: 100.0mm;
S-REF 2 >: 200.0mm.
(4) Move Gate A to capture the first bottom echo (refer to Figure 5-2). Enter the CAL
submenu, and press [+] key to confirm echo 1, then "0" is turned to "1" in CAL
submenu.
Figure 5-2 Move Gate A to Capture the First Bottom Echo
(5) Move Gate A to capture the second bottom echo (refer to Figure 5-3). Enter the CAL
submenu, press [+] key to confirm echo 2 (after "calibration completed" being
displayed in the screen, "1" is turned to "0" in CAL submenu), then the delay calibration
value will display in CAL submenu and also in P-DELAY submenu.
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Figure 5-3 Move Gate A to Capture the Second Bottom Echo
5.5.2 X-VALUE Test of Angle Probe

(1) Put the angle probe on B position of the CSK-ⅠA test block, and make sure the
coupling is good. Refer to Figure 5-1.Adjust the gain to a appropriate value and find
the highest reflected echo of R100 arc surface.
(2) You can get the X-VALUE by reading the scale value on the probe housing which is
aligned to the center groove of the R100 arc. Moreover, you can get the X-VALUE by
calculating the formula "X-VALUE = 100-L", and you can get "L" by measuring with a
ruler (refer to Figure 5-1).
5.5.3 Delay Auto-Calibration of Angle Probe

(1) Put the angle probe on B position of the CSK-ⅠA test block, and make sure the
coupling is good. Refer to Figure 5-1. Adjust the test range to more than 100.0 mm,
sound velocity 3250m/s. Adjust gain appropriately. Move the probe to find the highest
reflected echo of R50 and R100 arc surface. Enter the CAL main menu, select
"speed/delay" calibration, S-REF 1 >: 50.0mm; S-REF 2 >: 100.0mm.
(2) Move Gate A to capture the echo of R50 arc (refer to Figure 5-4). Enter the CAL
submenu and press [+] key to confirm, then echo1 is recorded.
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Figure 5-4 Move Gate A to Capture the Echo of R50 arc
(3) Move Gate A to capture the echo of R100 arc (refer to Figure 5-5). Enter the CAL
submenu and press [+] key to confirm, then echo 2 is recorded. Meantime, the actual
velocity is calculated and calibrated "speed/delay" is set automatically. After that, the
calibration is finished.
Figure 5-5 Move Gate A to Capture the Echo of R100 Arc
5.5.4 Angle Auto-Calibration of Angle Probe

(1) Put the angle probe on C position of the CSK-ⅠA test block, and make sure the
coupling is good. Refer to Figure 5-1.
(2) Enter the CAL main menu, choose: CAL SET: angle; HOLE DEPTH: 30.0mm;
APERTURE: 50.0mm. Adjust gain appropriately and move the probe to find the
highest echo of ¢50.0mm hole.
(3) Move Gate A to capture the highest reflected echo of ¢50mm hole (refer to Figure 5-6).
Enter the CAL submenu and press [+] key to finish calibration, and then the result will
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be displayed in ANGLE submenu under PROBE main menu.
Figure 5-6 Move Gate A to Capture the Highest Reflected Echo of ¢50.0mm Hole
5.6 Drawing and Application of DAC Curve

The Ultrasonic will attenuation while cross the material in propagation, the flaw in same
size with different amplitude echo, the introduction of distance-amplitude curve concept
for easy on-site application to visualizing this kinds of attenuation. DAC is abbreviation of
distance-amplitude curve, it introduced from Germany and used until now.
5.6.1 DAC Curve Drawing.

This instrument can be up to 10 point method in drawing DAC curve ,hereby with a
example of drawing DAC curve with 2.5P13*13A70 angle probe and CSK-IIIA test block:
(1) select the "DAC" main menu to enter the "DAC mode record" submenu.

Figure 5-7 Schematic diagram of connected probes coupling on CSK-IIIA
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(2) As shown in Figure 5-7; move probe to get highest echo ofΦ1×6 hole in depth 10mm,
amplitude about 80% (if necessary, use the main menu shortcut feature "AUTO
GAIN").
(3) Adjust the "GATE A Starting" catch the ECHO, press 1 time 《》key for confirmation in
“echo” submenu, then digital No in “echo” increased from 0 to 1, appears on the
screen the 1th DAC curve, as shown in Figure 5-8.
(4) According to the same method to find out-deep 20/30/40/50/... Short transverse holes
of maximum echo and identify them, the screen displays the full set of DAC curve, as
shown in Figure 5-9.
Figure 5-8 The 1st DAC curve interface Figure 5-9 Full set of DAC curve interface
(5) After finish drawing of DAC curve, press ※ key and then press the PgUp key, the
completed DAC curve will be store orderly in the smallest No of “Store” menu (screen
display the reality store ID No.); at this point, the DAC curves do not display, you can
start to make a new DAC curve.
Note: Because of the hole on CSK-IIIA be arranged in two side by odd and even numbers
of the depth, for easy application, the instrument have automatic recognition
function to the echo path length and therefore does not require a full point-by-point
in order to drawing the (that is, you can stagger) DAC curve. Such as you can make
DAC curve for hole in 10mm depth and 50mm depth at first, then make the holes in
30mm and 70mm depth, last make the holes in 20mm and 40mm depth, the
instrument will automatically combined into a single completed set of DAC curve
while all the points completed..
5.6.2 DAC Curve Adjust, Modify, Store and Delete

(1) DAC curve adjustment
The completed DAC curve display in the screen from top to bottom as “RL
+6.0Db(red )”;”GENERAT 0.0dB(blue)”;”SL 0.0dB(yellow)”;”EL-6.0dB(green)”, according
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to different standards to a curved space is necessary to make adjustment, can enter the
"EL >" submenu to modify one by one.
Note: Because of Generate and SL is 0.0dB default, the both line overlap and appear as a
yellow which is equivalent to " GENERAT HIDE " -three-line status.
(2) The DAC curve modify

If not satisfied with one points in completed DAC curve, can entered "amend" menu for
modified: chose the points from 1-10 points in “AMEND POINT” menu, then adjust the
point amplitude in “AMPLITUDE” menu, select the “SAVE” submenu, press 《+》or 《-》
key, the screen will display the store No. and amend result be saved.
(3) Method for save the DAC curve

Three ways to store the completed DAC curve:
① If satisfied with the completed DAC curve, press 《※》key in the panel, then press
《PgUp》key, the completed DAC curve and current instrument parameter will be
saved together in the smallest No. of “storage No.” menu orderly,this is the most
easy-to-use methods.
② For space adjustment, curve amendment after checked DAC curve, select “DAC
amend”/ “select ID for save” submenu and press related 《》key to save in “DATA ID”.
③ If wants to add "REMARKS" in completed DAC curve (such as the date, time,
standard, equipped probe and other), in "DATA ID" menu, select a number, then enter
the menu "Save" submenu and press 《+》to save it into the specified data ID, and
then enter the remarks.
Note: (a) Set the three way of storage is designed to adapt to all occasions, different
customs officers more ease of use, they are interrelated.
(b) Selected No to save in & save as sorting function in “SAVE” menu, convenience
for classify the DAC curve, on-site flaw detection records and others, manage
all the data orderly.
(4) Delete DAC curve

Two submenu to delete a completed curve:
① In process of drawing DAC curve, select "echo" menu in “record”, press 《-》key to
delete the echo, as long as the decrease of “echo” number, the DAC curve will delete
section by section.
② Delete the selected point in “amend/DELETE”.
5.6.3 Applications and Considerations for DAC Curves

(1) Application of DAC curves
Laboratories using reference test block to make DAC curves and saved for convenience
on-site inspection.
① Load it correctly while instrument parameters totally correct.
② Convenience for same equivalent different distance flaw detection.
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③ Set the DAC evaluation line alarming and a variety of "measured value display"
project, see Figure 5.9.
④ Inspection results and DAC curve stored to facilitate diagnosis and inspection reports
to print.
(2) Considerations
Pay attention to fellow points in using DAC curve:
① DAC curves are made with a probe on the Reference test block, it only valid for the
probe in general. In view of the difference of probe performance, even with similar
probes, should first be authenticated (particular within the probe near-field).
② The angle probe will abrasion after several times using, its angle and performance
may changed. In compliance with the requirements of the completed curve, it should
be trimmed before using the DAC curve.
③ Most surface condition of work piece on-site won’t be smooth than reference test block,
so must go on with gain compensation while loading the DAC curve (or called as gain
amendment), the specific compensation methods see 5.8.1.
5.7 Storage of Inspection Data and Recall

There is “DATA ID” and “RECORD” two submenu in “SAVE” menu:
5.7.1 DATA ID
The instrument have 500 data ID which can store 500 group of screen graphics and
associated parameters; for apply purpose of end user, this inside data ID divided into
1~50 and 51~500 two groups, the store contents of each data ID are same and can be
loading for apply.
Stored in several ways:

(1) Using the shortcut key of ※ and 《Page Up》 to save in order (freeze state
storage)
① When making DAC/TCG curve, press ※ key and then pressing the PgUp key, the
DAC/TCG curve and associated parameters of the instrument in current will store in
the minimum empty data ID from 1 to 50 orderly (convenient centralized storage of
DAC curve).
② Any operation apart from main menu DAC instrument interface, press ※ key and then
pressing the PgUp key, screen graphics and instrument associated parameters in
current will store in the minimum empty data ID from 51 to 500 orderly (convenient for
instrument standard and fast storage in on-site flaw detection.).
(2) Use the main menu HOTKEY store orderly (storage of non-freeze)
After entering the main menu HOTKEY, select "SAVE" submenu, press 《》or《+》 key
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and screen graphics and instrument associated parameters will store in the minimum
empty data ID from 51 to 500 orderly (convenient for instrument standard and fast storage
in on-site flaw detection.).
(3) ID save mode

① Enter the "DATA ID" submenu, press 《+》、《-》 to select the number you want to save,
and then select "Save" under "save/delete"/, press《+》and then screen graphics and
instrument associated parameters in current will save into the selected data ID.
The“*”mark will appear in front of data ID and followed with a bracket which include
the saving date and time, after ID saved,such as "*2 (11,0608,15:20)", it indicates that
the 2nd data ID be saved at PM 3:20 in 8th,June,2011.
② In saving the data ID, if the selected ID have data inside, the screen will appear with
“cover or not?” Press 《+》key for confirm, press 《-》key to quit, operate accordingly.
Note: With selected number to save in cover function, loading save contents of those
need for classify and sort, then select number to save in, it can achieve data ID’s
“save as sorting”, make the same store contents in one place.
5.7.2 Remarks
The “Remarks” menu can enter 19 digital numbers or capital letters for simple introduction
of save contents, such as standard No., user or weld thickness, easy for memory and
loading choice.
Method of writing digital numbers and letters: enter the “REMARKS” menu, the first
position in the left side will flashing with “1”, then holding the 《+》key, the numbers will
increase from 0 to 9,then return to A~Z with same method; after confirmed the first
position, press menu related 《》key to move the cursor right shift, the first position be
saved, then writing the next accordingly.
5.7.3 Recall
In the menu of “DATA ID”, there is “recall/gain amend” submenu, press related “”key for
switch. Select the data ID in “data ID” menu, then select “Recall” submenu, press one time
“+” key for confirm, the screen will freeze display the echo wave and related instrument
setting of selected data ID, used for flaw detection after unfreeze. In application of loading
stored DAC curve or inspection standard, if need for calibrate inspection sensitivity(such
as surface compensation),enter “Gain Amend” submenu for adjustment; the dB values of
Gain amend will sorely stored in submenu of “Gain Amend” and display in “gain display
area” with additional gain; beside, if the loading data with DAC curve, the gain amend
value won’t change the previous DAC position (means echo amplitude changes, DAC
stay in same).
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5.7.4 Record
For recording, playback, saving dynamic echo-graphic, convenient for analysis or
diagnosis of the defects. Select "RECORD" menu page, there is: "RECORD",
"STOP/BEGIN" ,"U DISK SAVE", "REPLAY" four submenu, functions as follows:
(1) “RECORD”: this menu is used to adjust the recording speed; the instrument input
speed is 5~15fps, default is 8fps.
(2) STOP/BEGIN: control entry of "BEGIN" and “STOP", default is "STOP"; select this
menu and press + key to start with recording; the recording will continue even quit
from STOP/BEGIN menu(turn to slight blue background and letter in white), stop only
in BEGIN mode or storage space out of capacity.
(3) U DISK SAVE: save the recording contents to U disk, select this menu and plug with U
disk, press + key, the saved recording contents will save to U disk, there is prompt in
screen once finished or abnormal in U disk.
(4) REPLAY: controlling replay of " BEGIN" and "STOP", defaulting to "BEGIN";after stop
recording, select the "REPLAY" menu and press + key, the screen continuous replay
the recording dynamic echo graphics; freeze display its wave picture when replay is
over, at this point, press ※ (freeze) key to exit .
Note: Due to "replay" primarily for dynamic echo records when testing, data consumption
is quite large, so if you want to save, be sure resave to U disk, otherwise the
instrument will delete all the testing data after shutdown!
5.8 TEST SETUP

Main menu contains "Auto Gain", "Gain Amend", "Envelope", "Surf Amend" and "Weld
set", there is also submenu in “Weld set” menu.
5.8.1 Auto Gain and Gain Amend

“Gain” is the most frequency used button in ultrasonic flaw detector. To facilitate the use of
this instrument, particular with “Auto Gain” and “Gain Amend” menu. The "Auto Gain"
mainly used for calibration of laboratory instruments, the "Gain Amend" is to facilitate the
scene detection sensitivity compensation. Their respective control "gain" values are
recorded in the "base gain" and "additional gain", instruction as fellow:
(1) Auto Gain

① Parameter setting range of "Auto Gain" menu is "off/20%~80%" (step 5%) and can be
adjust in circle, the instrument default set “Auto Gain=off”. When using, can
automatically adjusting echo amplitude within gate A to the menu set value; the values
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are shown in the upper left corner of the screen "gain display area" such as
"36.0+0.0dB", "36.0dB".
② Under main menu HOTKEY, the "Auto Gain" is actually "Auto Gain =80%" quick
switch menu, selected and press one time its related  key, the screen will display
“Auto 80%” (disappear after 3 second), the echo amplitude in Gate A will auto adjust
to 80%
③ Application instance: the instrument equipped with probe 2.5P10x10A60 ,after getting
the highest amplitude echo of Φ1×6 hole in depth 30mm on CSK-IIIA test block,
adjust Gate A to capture the echo, enter “Auto Gain” menu to set at 40% from “off”
mode, then whatever its previous amplitude is, the “Gain” will auto adjust to make it
40%(more convenient for laboratory instrument sensitivity calibration). Similarly, if
want to set “Auto Gain” at 80%,enter main menu HOTKEY, press one time “Auto Gain”
related  key, operation more convenient.
Note: When "gain step =0.0", the "Auto Gain" cannot adjust to avoid misoperation.
(2) Gain Amend

① Parameter setting range in "Gain Amend" menu from 0 to 20.0 dB, step in
0.5dB,select this menu, then press” +” or “ –“ key to set and shown in the right side of
“Gain display area” as “additional Gain”, such as, "+6dB" in"36.0+6.0dB" ,When using
"Auto Gain" setting quickly on the basis of added value and show to avoid "base gain"
mixed dishes, thus ensuring instrument calibration value does not change because of
required adjustment.
② application instance: Set the “Auto Gain” at 80%, the on-site inspection if required
compensate 6dB, then select "Gain Amend" menu and press the + key to set the
value for "6dB". At this point, "gain display area" as "36.0+6.0dB", has joined 6dB
compensation, total gain =42dB.
Note: (a) From above instance, although the adjust results of “Gain”, “Auto Gain”, “Gain
Amend” all influence the sensitivity of the instrument, but the save position of
“Gain” is different, if on-site inspection can pay attention to this point, the
application more flexible.
(b) The "Gain Amend" is a separate submenu in the instrument, can save the
setting value separately with nothing to do with “Gain” setting, so it don’t need
to worry about this temporary on site sensitivity compensation would change
the original inspection process requirements. And, if necessary, can also be
stored for the same workpiece inspection.
5.8.2 Envelope
The “Envelope” function used for observe echo amplitude changes in probe performance
testing and measuring flaw size, display the tracks of dynamic echo peak completely on
the screen. Set the “Envelope” on, the echo envelope color change to purple, much
clearly.
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5.8.3 Surf Amend

“Surf Amend” function of Anyscan 36 mainly used to solve the defect location problem on
curved surface, set the “Surf Amend” to flat in other detection area, otherwise, it will cause
error of flaw position.
When using, enter “TEST SETUP” menu, select “Surf Amend”, the menu display “flat” in
default, it means “Surf Amend” in “off” mode, press one time “-“ key, the menu display
Φ2000mm,hold the “-“ key, surface diameter will decrease little by little until to Φ100.0mm
The related  key in “Surf Amend” for step setting, press “+” key for number increasing.
Note: (a) When the "probe specifications" (main menu PROBE) is set to normal probe N,
the “Surf Amend” fixed to “flat”, unchangeable.
(b) Particularly pay attention to pipe wall thickness/diameter ratio(t/d value) while
process with circumference flaw detection for pipes, according to related
standard, when t/d ≤ 0.2 should take other effective methods of testing defects
to avoid a miscarriage of justice.
5.8.4 Weld Setting

Weld inspection is the most widely used application in ultrasonic testing, so the instrument
set “Weld testing” submenu separately, it not only accurate the flaw size and display its
position parameters, but also display the flaw position in weld illustration after enter the
right weld parameter and probe position.
Enter the main menu “Flaw Setup” ,select "Weld Setting" ,there is “Weld Set”, “Weld
Width”, “P-Position, “Refresh” four submenus , you can set weld parameters and probe
position for marking defects separately, or refresh weld graphics and probe position
together and display the next defects, very simple and clear.
Note: (a) “P-Position” is distance from probe Front to weld center.
(b) When the "probe specifications" (main menu PROBE) is set to normal probe N,
"weld illustrations" can’t be entered.
5.9 Measurement
Main menu “Measure” contain “TOF”, “PEAK HOLDING”, “ECHO COMPARE”,
“READINGS”, “FFT” five submenu, their characteristics as follow:
5.9.1 TOF
The measurement accuracy of digital ultrasonic flaw detector associated with selection of
measure point in using Gate, so correct choice before measurement is needed to make.
Followed with explanation of “peak” and “flank” in “TOF” menu:
• Peak: means the measure point is the highest echo peak point in the gate;
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• Flank: means the measure point is the cross point of first echo within the gate and
gate.
Note: The location of the measure point, marked on the gate.
In General, use “peak” in test echo amplitude, such as echo amplitude Ha%, making DAC
curve etc, use ”flank” in test echo distance, such as sound path of defects inspection with
angle probe, auto velocity calibration. The instrument have set its related default value for
those need to chose peak or flank in testing, check in the first time using.
Note: Default value of the instrument set as “peak”, in thickness testing with echo in the
gate, firstly set “TOF” as “flank”, it’s really important for surplus wall thickness of corroded
pipelines and thin workpieces inspection.
5.9.2 Peak Holding

The echo peak is one of the most important parameters in ultrasonic testing, in many
cases as the basis for making judgments, so most of the instruments are equipped with
"PEAK HOLDING" function.
Active the” PEAK HOLDING” function, peak of dynamic wave and its position will display
on the screen marked as “×”,refreshing once there is new peak appears, it’s the normal
way to confirm echo peak in probe performance testing and on-site inspection scanning.
5.9.3 Echo Compare

In on-site inspection, the shape of echo wave carry with so many important information of
defects ,which often requires some echo (such as intensive defect) comparative analysis
of the details. The new added “ECHO COMPARE” function of the instrument convenient
for echo comparison in detail for same flaw from different direction.
Application instance: press 《※》 key to freeze the selected defect echo, then select
“ECHO COMPAR” menu( under “Measure” main menu) and press one time “+” key ,then
find other direction echo for the same flaw, the screen will display all details of these two
selected echo with two different color(include amplitude, position, rise and declined trends
of front and back edge),the experienced inspector can distinguished some characteristics
of defects.
5.9.4 Readings
As long as improvement of electronic technology, the ultrasonic digital flaw detector can
get more and more digital information from echoes. For convenient display and
observation, besides fixed Sa/Ha% display of straight probes and Sa/Da/Pa display of
angle probes, there is “READINGS” menu for user choice.
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See “READINGS” in table 1 of "Appendix one" Selected items will be displayed in large
print in the top right corner of the screen.
5.9.5 FFT
Wave length of ultrasonic wave propagation in workpiece is one of most important
elements of equivalent effect defect judgment, so the probes echo frequency accuracy is
very important, echo frequency error of standards at domestic and abroad will be limited
to within ± 10%. Anyscan-36 using FFT technique set "FFT" menu, can easily measure
and display probe signal -6dB bandwidth and center frequency “fo”. Followed with
example of using normal probe 2.5P20N to explain its using method:
(1) Enter “probe” menu, select “TYPE-SPEC” and set probe type as “N2.5P20”.
(2) Connect the probe and coupling on 25mm depth of CSK-IA test block, get a moderate
and stable echo for observation.
(3) Select "FFT" (under “Measure” menu) and press one time “+”key, the screen display
with red letter for measure tips, the finished FFT curve convenient for observation.
Note: The required default value of straight/angle probe have been preset in
“TYPE-SPEC” while enter “FFT” menu for echo spectrum testing(see
“Measure”/”FFT” menu in section 4.2.9).
5.10 Display and Configuration

Main menu “DISPLAY” including "FILLED", "SCHEME", "BRIGHTNESS", "BASELINE",
"FREEZE" and "VERSION" six submenu which related to screen display; main menu
“CONFIG” including “NSE IMMN”, “BUZZER”, “SCREEN COPY”, “DATA COPY”,
“LANGUAGE”, “UNIT”, “DATE”, “PREVIEW”, “HELP UPDATES”, “DEFAULT SET” eight
related submenu. Functions and features of the parts submenu are described below.
5.10.1 Filled
Anyscan-36 use with new high density, high brightness, high contrast TFT panel for
display, although under normal light to have enough brightness and clarity of the echoes
of the details appear to be exhaustive, but in contrast strong sunlight also slightly lacking,
thus adding "FILLED" feature. While active “FILLED” menu, the hollow echo will filled into
solid, which can greatly increase the contrast in such a case, selecting "SCHEME"
configuration, the result will be better.
5.10.2 Scheme
The instrument set six kinds of scheme configuration for choice based on characteristics
of high quality TFT panel, normally chose 1 or 2 under normal lighting(default with
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1),chose 3,4 or 5 in highlighted environment, chose 6 in darkness environment. If

necessary, active “FILLED” function.
5.10.3 Brightness
The backlighting of the instruments in "high/medium/low" third gear (default in "medium"),
convenience for different brightness selection. Normally chose “medium” under indoor
environment, chose another under strong light or darkness environment.
5.10.4 Freeze
“Freeze” means the screen display the echo graphic in stationary, it usually used in
instrument setting and on-site inspection, press “※” key in the panel of the instrument to
save the defect echo wave on the screen.
While loading the DAC curve or setting parameters, the screen will display its “freeze”
status, press one time “unfreeze” key to active it, so, the “unfreeze” is more important
application way of “Freeze”.
5.10.5 Nse Immn

The "NSE IMMN" of digital ultrasonic flaw detector is one of the effective way to improve
on-site anti-jamming ability. The instrument with five gear named from 0~4,default in
“1”,while noise at the scene seriously, instrument screen showed a higher peak pulse
affect the judgment of defect echo, you can select "noise reduction" menu and increased
steadily from 2 until the peak pulse interference weakening or disappearing.
The instrument with “NSE IMMN” new technology, keep the PRF in previous display level
which have little effects on, it can be used without any problem in on-site inspection.
5.10.6 Buzzer
“Buzzer” menu of the instrument is switch of inside buzzer, default set “off”, set “on” for
continuous alarm of Gate.
5.10.7 Screen Copy & Data Copy

Plug U disk to USB interface, select “DATA COPY” and press one time “+” key, save the
contents in memory to U disk, in process of recording or record is over under “RECORD”
menu, the record data also can be saved to D disk. Select “SCREEN COPY” and press
one time “+” key, the screen will be saved in the U disk.
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5.10.8 Languages & Units

The instrument have two languages version for display, the related metric or inch
according to different language selection, press “+”,”-“ key for exchange.
5.10.9 Date, Time

Date and Time of Anyscan-36 is recorded in storage paper and print with flaw detection
report, it have been preset in factory by default, adjust it according to really status.
Date set as an example to demonstrate the digital input method, time setting is basically
the same：
(1) Select “DATE” menu and press one time its related key, the yellow cursor will display
the first group number, press “+” or “-” key to adjust.
(2) After confirm the first group number, press one time its related  key move the cursor
to the right, then set the other group numbers accordingly(month/date).
(3) After finished the last numbers setting, press one time  key, the cursor disappeared,
date setting finished.
5.10.10 Preview
Menu function of the UFD (ultrasonic flaw detector) become more and more sophisticated
in recent years, of which bring inconvenience on setting, check and modification.
Therefore, new function menu such as “preview” and “help” was designed for Anyscan-36.
Main menu and other items will be shown in the screen when press “PREVIEW”, making
complex menu items easier to see. Moreover, modification for any item in the menu is
available, which makes management and application of the instrument more convenient.
5.10.11 Help
Main function and operation methods are listed in the “HELP” menu, which enables
primary UT inspectors to use this product correctly free of “User Manual”. Open “HELP”
menu, table of contents show firstly, press to loop, selected item is yellow, press
to check the contents of the item through “PgUp”,”PgDn”, press to return to “Table of
content”.
5.10.12 Software Update

Easy to update the software of Anyscan-36, insert U-disk(with new software in),select
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“Software update” and press “+” once, “Updating” will be shown in the screen in red, after
vanish, withdraw the U-disk, reboot the instrument and run the updated software.
5.10.13 Default Setting

Press “Default set”, press “+” once, shows “Back to factory setting”?, press “+” to confirm,
press “-” to exit.
Note: Executing “Default Setting” may lead the instrument to its original status, all saved
data and modification would be deleted, Be discreet!
5.11 AVG Function
5.11.1 Summarize
In ultrasonic flaw detection, the shape, nature and direction of natural flaws are different
from each other, flaws with same echoes amplitude actually differ greatly, thus introduce
"equivalent size" to evaluate flaws size. Under same detect condition, if the echo
amplitude of natural flaw equal to that of regularly shaped artificial flaw, the artificial flaw
size is defined as the natural flaw equivalent size.
The curve used for describing relations among distance, amplitude and equivalent size of
regular reflector is called distance-amplitude-equivalent size curve, in German called AVG,
in English called DGS.
5.11.2 AVG Making

Operating Steps: (taking 2.5P20 normal probe, CS-1-5 test block, 200¢2 flat bottom hole
as an example).
(1) Set instrument and probe parameters;
(2) Calibrate instrument and probe;
(3) Make the probe tightly coupled on the CS-1-5 block, move probe to seek the highest
echo of flat bottom hole, refer to Figure 5-10;
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225mm
25mm
Figure 5-10 The Making Diagram of AVG Figure 5-11 AVG Waveform Display
(4) Enter AVG menu, adjust aperture to 2mm, equivalent of reference curve can be set
according to requirement (here take 1mm for example). Move gate A to capture flat
bottom hole echo, select POLT submenu, then press [+] key to confirm AVG making.
Refer to Figure 5-11.
5.11.3 Notes
Before Making AVG , you should pay attention to whether probe frequency and crystal
size is suitable, whether the probe parameter settings agree with the actual and reference
curve range is "0.5~23.5mm,∞" or not.
5.11.4 AVG Application

In theory, the AVG curve is effective only beyond the triple near field area. Probes
produced by different manufactures have quite different sound field characteristics within
tripe near field area, so you should make AVG by sampling multiple points or verifying the
test block first; otherwise it may occur unnecessary error easily.
The attenuation coefficient between test block and work piece is not considered when
using the AVG.
Compensation or calibration should be made when coupling condition changes (different

surface condition of test block and workpiece).
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Chapter VI Brief Introduction of UT Application
This chapter shows specific application of weld and forging piece of Anyscan-36 briefly, to
enable inspectors to be in full use of this instrument, to find out the flaws precisely and
make do with flaw data and report rapidly.
6.1 Preparation of Flaw Detection

Be sure to be familiar with “User Manual” before detection, the basic of operating the
instrument is to know about the function and operation, requirement of safety-use of
electricity. Be aware of following points:
（1）Prepare specific probe, make or detect DAC curve, to see whether it meets the
requirement;
（2）To know about the features of the test piece and its surface status, calculate and set
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gain value (surface compensation).
（3）Check battery before using battery for power supply.
6.2 Weld Flaw Detection

Weld flaw detection has the most various application of UT inspection. With small size,
excellent performance, Anyscan-36 can meet field inspection for thick, mid, thin welds
quite well. Software Interface & Assistance Functions of the Instrument are mainly design
for Welding Detections, easy to operate. Take 20mm V-type weld for instance, to show
how to operate the instrument.
6.2.1 Probe Detect and Instrument Setting

（1） Choose angle beam probe 2.5P8×12 according to flaw detection requirement,
select “Probe”, enter “specification” submenu, and set as “A2.5P8×12”.
（2） Connect the probe, place it on CSK-IA, test the point of incidence, X-value, and
calibrate delay and angle of it (Refer to 5.5), check whether relative parameters
that being entered to corresponding submenu correctly.
（3） Choose TEST SETUP in the main menu and enter submenu of “Weld set”, select
“V” in “Weld set”, enter “10” in “Weld width”.
（4） Choose BASIC in the main menu, set “Range” as “100”, “Thickness” as “20”,
check whether “Velocity” is as default “3230”; then check submenus of PULSVR
in the main menu, whether as default set (See 4.2.2).
（5） Confirm the gain amend value which is based on surface status of the test piece,
to reserve enough allowance during the process of calibrating the sensitivity of
flaw detection.
（6） Set sensitivity of flaw detection on test block CSK-ⅢA:

① Means of “Not-use-auto-gain”: Set “auto-gain” as “OFF”, adjust “Gain” to 40% of
selected Φ1×6 hole, “Gain” value at this point (say,34dB) is initial sensitivity; If
surface compensation of 6dB is needed for field inspection, adjust “Gain” to
achieve it, say, adjust “Gain” to 40dB.
② Means of use “Auto-gain” and “Gain amend” : Select submenu “Auto-gain ”, as
“OFF” , entangle the peak of Φ1×6 hole, press “+” to set “Auto-gain” as “40%”,
“Gain” could adjust echo amplitude as “40%” automatically and be shown on
“Basic gain”(say, 34.0+0.0dB), which could be used as initial sensitivity; If surface
compensation of 6dB is needed for field inspection, select submenu “Gain amend”,
press “+” to set as “6.0dB”, 34+6.0dB would be shown in the right top corner of the
screen. 34.0 is “Initial sensitivity”, +6.0dB is added as “Additional gain” for gain
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amend.
③ Means of use “Auto-gain” and “GAIN AMEND” in main menu HOTKEY: entangle
the peak ofΦ1×6 hole, enter HOTKEY and select “Auto-gain” submenu, echo
wave amplitude is being adjusted to 80% automatically(Gain is shown as
“40.0+0.0dB”), If 6dB gain amend is needed for field inspection, enter “Gain
amend” in “TEST SETUP”, set as “6.0dB”, 40.0+6.0dB would be shown on right
top corner of the screen, 40.0 is “Initial sensitivity”, +6.0 is added as “Additional
gain” for gain amend.
（a）Check “Preview” fully after above settings finished, save flaw detection interface,
Note：
which is critical for flaw detection report or multiple use.
（b）Make DAC curve as 5.6 shows, check echo wave frequency of the probe as
5.10, if necessary.
6.2.2 Key Points for Field Inspection

（1） Check surface status of the weld again, to make sure whether it is reasonable for
the estimated gain amend (surface compensation).
（2） When peak is being discovered, choose “Gate A”(GATE main menu), press “+”
again, gate A would entangle the echo wave automatically. Sa/Da/Pa value of the
flaw would be shown on right of the screen; Select “Ha%” at “Readings” to show
echo wave amplitude of the flaw.
（3） Measure the distance between probe front edge and weld center, enter it to
“Probe position” (Main menu TEST SETUP), weld image down the screen
indicates the flaw position.
（4） Press “※” (Freeze), then press PgUp once to save screen graphics and current
instrument parameters orderly, set “Refresh” (Main menu TEST SETUP) as “ON”
to clear previous flaw position, easy to be used for the next flaw.
（5） Transfer above saved data to PC via U-disk or cable, to print flaw detection
reports.
6.3 Flaw Detection of Axis Forging Piece

Flaw detection of forging piece is more complicated than weld, especially for huge
forgings in power station which require strictly for the sensitivity, resolution, stability,
reliability, field maneuverability, and anti-interference. Anyscan-36 is small in size, yet can
reach high standard for forging flaw detection, of which bring tremendous convenience by
its super dynamic range, optional repetitive frequency, gate expandable and easy
operation interface, etc.
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Application of flaw detection: Choose DC2.5P20N with membrane probe to test Φ800
forging piece according to the requirement of flaw detection.
（1） Go to “TYPE SPEC” (Main menu Probe) and check whether default is N2.5P20.
（2） Select main menu BASIC, set “RANGE” as 850mm, check whether velocity is as
default value “5920”.
（3） Choose “PLSRCVR”, check whether it is with default set(see 4.2.2). Usually,
mid-size forging piece should be set as: Pulse width of square wave=200,
damping: 200, if necessary, make DAC curve as 5.6, check echo frequency as
5.10.
（4） Initial sensitivity set of flaw detection:

① Set flaw detection sensitivity on 200-Φ2 flat bottom test block, entangle it at peak
by Gate A, go to HOTKEY and choose “Auto-gain”, press  once, “Gain” could
adjust the wave to 80% automatically(Say,48.0+0.0dB),field Inspection takes
48dB as initial sensitivity.
② Identify flaw detection sensitivity by adopting “Bottom wave comparison”: Find a
higher bottom wave around the entangle and adjust it to 80% as a basic point, to
calculate how much of the sensitivity needed (Say, find flaw atΦ2 in the center at
least, sensitivity increases to 38dB accordingly).
Note： Better to open “Preview” list and check them all and then save after completing
above set, to print or re-use.
（5） Confirm the compensation value (Gain amend) according to surface status of the
test piece, curvature and scan requirement during the process of field inspection.
If compensation is 18dB, go to “Gain amend” (Main menu TEST SETUP).
（6） If single or multiple fixed or mobile unknown reflected wave appear during the
process of scanning, to lower down repetitive frequency to judge (Go to main
menu PULSVR for “PRF”); To judge the trend and length of flaws of non-metallic
inclusions, select “Peak holding” (Main menu MEASURE) or go to “Envelope”
(Main menu TEST SETUP) submenu, to determine echo peak and -6dB(or -12dB)
scanning length.
（7） After scanning, save echo graphics of each flaw and instrument data, if necessary,
transfer the data to PC to print flaw detection reports.
6.4 Other Mechanical Parts Flaw Detection

As a universal ultrasonic flaw detector, Anyscan-36 can be widely used for various
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mechanical parts flaw detection besides above weld and forging. This chapter takes
thickness 160mm square aluminum as an example to introduce the application features of
ultrasonic test.
（1） Instrument set: Adopt 5P10N narrow pulse probe to detect, Set “PLSRCVR” menu
as below(Others are set as conventional)
① Square wave transmit：Pulse width 100ns；
② Damping：50Ω；
③ Frequency band：0.5～22MHz.
（2） Judging difficulty: When set “Range” as 170mm, bottom resolution of the
instrument could distinguish 5mm hole clearly, but near surface 5mmΦ1.2 is stuck
with initial wave, which makes it difficult to distinguish whether near flaw exists,
detect its depth, of which make it hard to judge the flaws.
（3） Solution: If initial wave becomes wider during the process of scanning, use “A
magnify” to observe, detailed operation methods are as below:
①After set of “Range”, open gate A and set as: Start=3mm, width=10mm,
threshold=35%.
②Select “A magnify” (Main menu HOTKEY), press “+”,enter expandable status,
whether 5mm Φ1.2 hole and initial wave are totally separated or not and the
beam path Sa value would be shown in the screen.
③Select “Save” (Main menu HOTKEY),press “+” to save and check, after
completion, set “A magnify” as OFF.
Note：Means of flaw detection for die steel(before opening mould) is similar to above, be
sure to pay attention to the positioning, quantitative, with mould processing

drawings, to exclude all flaws from the mould interface.
6.5 Attention Problems of Ultrasonic Test

Ultrasonic test is a kind of test that based on propagation features of ultrasonic wave in
test piece, focusing on its reflection, transmission and dispersion in the test piece, to
measure it macroscopically. It is critical for the evaluation of flaws for its wave length,
incidence direction and resolution of density flaws. Therefore, following issues are
required to be paid special attention in the use of ultrasonic flaw detectors.
6.5.1 Probe Precision of Echo Wave Frequency

Ultrasonic wave length λ plays an important role in evaluating flaw detection quantitative
when propagates in the work piece, λ depends on echo frequency of the probe, it is
universally recognized that the error of probe (equipped with instrument) echo wave
frequency should be less than ±10% of the rated frequency, but for many homemade
probes, the error is tremendous due to kinds of misleading, be sure to pay attention to the
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probe in case of misjudging.
“Frequency spectrum” function was specially designed to facilitate users to check echo
wave frequency of Anyscan-36, which can be used to test feature curve of frequency
spectrum with probe and instrument.
Besides, current conventional narrow band probes like 2.5P20,5P14,etc, all of them are
equipped with resonance coil, therefore 2m cable(Material: SYV-50-2-1) is required, or
resonance point of the probe may shift. For some cases, if cable is required to be more
than 3m for some occasion, to avoid waveform distortion of the echo wave, change coil
inside the probe or take some other compensation means seems to be a must.
6.5.2 Mind Whether Frequency Range of the Instrument
Meets Standard Value

Currently pulser/receiver system is basically belonging to analogic circuit, which excites
probe to produce ultrasonic wave in the test piece, and amplify the weak signal received.
Therefore, this system is the HEART of UFD! Its performance determines the level. Based
on current technology invent a receiver amplifier that with frequency width 0.5~20MHz,
amplify to 86dB is not a hard job if put hearts into it, it is a pity that not a few products that
are far away from this standard.
Therefore, users who use 10MHz or above to perform high resolution tests should
carefully check the instrument during purchasing and using, if necessary, hand it to
authoritative organization to be identified, to avoid abnormality like, sensitivity and
resolution of ultrasonic test from imported high frequency narrow pulse probes are not
as good as low frequency ones.
Besides, Compared with sharp pulse of the same amplitude, square wave transmission
could increase sensitivity up to 4~6dB, but, it is suitable for the excitation of rated 2~5MHz
probe only; If, frequency above 10MHz, especially for high frequency narrow pulse probe,
it is useless for square wave transmission, other problems may occur by wrong settings,
users should be alert of it.
Note：They are not the same concept between amplifying 86dB and “Gain” regulating
variability 110dB.
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6.5.3 Instrument Settings When Use High Frequency
Narrow Pulse Probe to Perform High Resolution Ultrasonic
Test
High frequency narrow pulse probes, like 10C6N (or 10P6N), 15P6Y, are widely used for
high resolution test of aircraft engines and auto parts due to that they have only 1.5~2 ring
circle, and the negative echo wave amplitude is high enough, for example: Paste quality
check of composite material (overall thickness 0.8mm), auto detect for spot welding and
small caliber thin pipe, etc.
High frequency narrow pulse probe is also high damping probe, it adopts special crystal
and being made by complicated process, relative bandwidth of its frequency spectrum of
echo wave -6dB is above 60%,for high level, it is even up to 80%~100%(Some probes
with composite material may be even higher ).Therefore, use probes correctly and ensure
its wide frequency band could be displayed in high fidelity, extreme high requirement for
the matching instrument is listed below:
（1） Rising time of pulser front edge tr should be small enough, usually requires
tr≤10ns, otherwise, sensitivity test may be effected.
（2） Working frequency range for receiver amplifier should be wide enough, usually
requires -6dB width ≥15MHz (Better ≥20MHz), of which can assure high fidelity
transmission of probe echo wave(Say, display 1.5~2 ring circle after amplification,
waveform would not be distorted), to obtain high resolution.
（3） Wave-test means must possess options of “POSITIVE”/”NEGATIVE”(Mostly

adopts “NEGATIVE”).
（4） Instrument must has such settings: “damping”≤50Ω.
Note：（a）Four above points are indispensable for the instrument.
（b）In the concept of “high damping” for the probe, it requires not only enough high
for the “electric damping”, but also includes that nice coupling “sound
damping” should be good enough. In other words: the high resolution result
would be low for the narrow pulse probe if coupling is not good, special
attention should be paid for field use.
6.5.4 Mind Choosing the Measure Points

Choosing a measure point can directly affect the measuring sensitivity of instrument
display. To facilitate usage of the machine, two options for the measuring points are being
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equipped with the instrument: “PEAK” and “FLANK”, set it as default set to avoid trouble
for field operation, but for the first time to use this instrument, check it and know it better
should be performed.
Usually, below two principles should be followed for the choosing of measuring points:
（1） Adopt “PEAK” if measurement is related with amplitude of echo wave.
（2） Adopt “FLANK” if measurement if related with distance of echo wave.
Note:（a）“FLANK” ensuring points refer to the intersection between the front edge of the
first echo wave and gate, it relates to the “height” of the gate. Strictly speaking,
when measure times for the distance between two echo waves by adopting two
gates A/B, be sure that the “measuring points” are the same “sound point”,
which means, the height of gate A/B is not in the same ground level contour.
（b）When measure surplus wall thickness of the chemical pipes, adopt “FLANK” is a
must; If set as “PEAK” by mistake, as front edge of echo wave is too slanted
and variable, major deviation display, which may cause misjudge.
Chapter VII Communication Printing of
Anyscan-36
There are overall 3 types of A/B ports in the instrument, which could communicate with PC
and printer to print flaw detection report. Connect the instrument with PC, and use the
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software Data View to communicate.
7.1 Port
Definition of port:
PIN-NO Description Signal direction Level
1 USB- USB Low Signal USB
Restart the instrument once abnormality occurs.
7.2 Data Communication

（1） Open “Anyscan Driver”, double click “setup.exe”, complete installation.
（2） Open “Data View”, double click “setup.exe”, complete installation, an icon of “Data
View” will be seen in the desktop.
（3） Start the instrument and connect it with PC: With a specific USB cable to connect
both.
（4） Double click “Data View” on the desktop to start this software.
（5） The instrument could transport saved pictures and data to PC via USB. Software
on PC could be used to edit, store or print
Note： If work with PC software, after starting the instrument, connect it to the PC and
start communication software.
7.3 Use Instruction
7.3.1 Menu Construction

It contains FILE, CHECK,INTERFACE LANGUAGE,PRINTING LANGUAGE,VIDEO.
（1） ”File” menu, see fig. 7-1:
Open: Open saved data & video files.
Save: Save revised data to original file.
Save as: Save revised data to another file.
Print：Print data results.
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Fig. 7-1 Interface of “FILE” menu
Print preview：Display print preview.

Print set: Set printing.
Exit：Exit software.
（2） “Check” menu，as fig. 7-2 shows:
Fig. 7-2 Interface of “Check” menu
Tool bar：Show/hide tool bar.

Status bar：Display/hide status bar.
（3） “Interface language” menu, as fig. 7-3 shows:
Fig. 7-3 Interface of “Interface Language” menu
Chinese：Change interface language into Chinese.

English：Change interface language into English.
（4） “Printing language” menu，as fig. 7-4 shows:
Fig. 7-4 Interface of “Print Language” menu
Chinese：Change print language into Chinese.

English：Change print language into English.
（5） "Video" menu, refer to Figure 7‐5.
Figure 7-5 " Video " Menu

Start: Start real-time video.
Stop: Stop video.
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7.3.2 Display Interface Structure

It mainly contains “Waveform Display”, “Data Replay”, “Config”, “Result”, “Gate A”, “Gate
B” and “Information Entry”, etc.. Refer to Figure 7-6.
Figure 7-6 Display Interface
(1) Waveform Display

It displays replayed data and video file. If the replayed data contains the displaying data of
Gate A, you can change the start point, width and threshold of the gate by dragging the
mouse. The corresponding results are displayed in the results of Gate A and B.
(2) Data Replay

Select the DATA ID No. to be replayed, click "data replay" to display the data in the DATA
ID on corresponding position of the software.
(3) Config
It displays configuration values corresponding to current data ID.
(4) Gate A
It displays start point, width and threshold of Gate A.
(5) Gate B
It displays start point, width and threshold of Gate B.
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(6) Information Entry

Click “information entry “button to fill out relevant content of detection information, refer to
Figure 7-7.
Figure 7-7 Input the Test Information
After input, click "OK" button to confirm, then the information will be saved to the file; if you
close the window before confirming, it will not be saved.
(7) Unit
Select the unit and change the display unit.
(8) SCALE
Select the display mode of the baseline.
7.4 Test Report

This instrument provides four kinds of information for print test reports as follows.
(1) Through "DATA COPY” submenu (main menu "CONFIG "), copy instrument
parameters configuration to U disk, and then view them via online software.
(2) In "U DISK SAVE" submenu (main menu "STORE"), transfer the recording dynamic
echo in the “replay” to U disk, and then view them via online software.
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(3) After connecting to PC with matched USB cable, detection information interface
opened by software can be part of test report.
7.5 Software Update

Anyscan-36 has a variety of updated operating mode for the convenience on-site, and
pop up screen prompts in "Help" ( main menu configuration) to prevent misuse.
7.5.1 Software Updating

Anyscan-36 can easily update software. Insert the U disk with new software to the USB
interface of the instrument, select "Software Update " menu and press " + " key once, the
prompts of “software is updating” displayed as red in the screen , when prompted
disappear, pull out the U disk , reboot after shutdown , then the instrument is running the
new software .
7.5.2 Instrument Parameters Default Settings

After a period of use , if the data stored too much in the instrument or occasionally
occurred software exception , select " default settings " menu , then press 1 " + " button
and pop-up " whether back to factory state ? " press “+ " to confirm or press " - " to exit ,
you may select the operation according to requirements .
Note : (a) Implement the " back to the factory state " , the instrument will revert to the
initial settings to the factory , all data and modifications stored after factory will
be removed, so it should be used with caution !
(b) The instrument can automatically perform a self-test after switching on, and
then enter the normal operating state. If the self-test is not normal, should shut
down first and then restart, If still cannot pass self-test (software crashes), then
use the “default settings” to re- update the system to return to normal .
Chapter VIII Safe Operation Prompts
This chapter focuses on the safe operation prompts, and expect users to use properly
instrument to avoid safety hazards.
8.1 Use Manual and the Instruments

Understanding the structure, features, the basic method and use precautions of safe
operation through the product manual is an essential work. This section will introduce
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them one by one as follows.
8.1.1 Instrument Power Work

(1) Environment Conditions
This product is a Class II electronic instrument. In accordance with the provisions of the
relevant standards, the working environment temperature is 0 ~ 40 ℃, relative humidity of
20 % to 90% of RH (+40 ° C), and storage ambient temperature is -40 to +60 ° C.
Therefore, usage and storage under normal conditions should meet the above
requirements to ensure the stability and reliability of the instrument.
Anyscan-36 can work safely in more harsh field or high overhead environment , especially
expand the working environment temperature at -10 ~ +50 ℃, and has waterproof of IP54
standard level , so no adverse effects caused on the test results even work in the summer
and winter or micro rain weather.
(2) Battery-powered
Anyscan 36 specially use (10.8V 5200mAh) lithium battery-powered. A fully charged
battery can work around 6h.
Pressing the panel "Power" button for about 2s and turn on the instrument, and enter
detection working screen after displaying boot interface, menu settings is the one before
normal shutdown last time.
Instrument is in working condition , press the panel " power " key for about 2s and will shut
off the power supply , it’s a normal shutdown state , the original parameters will be
recognized and saved . If the instrument suddenly loses power (battery depletion or AC
adapter disconnected), it’s a non- normal shutdown, the parameters set before the power
failure may not been saved, so should be checked.
The instrument features screen battery level indicator and low voltage alarm shutdown
function, favorable to remind users to timely charge.
(3) The battery charging and protection

AC adapter CD-30A (DC 15V/4A) DC-30A can recharge the battery in the instrument; the
conventional charging current is about 1A. There is a power management system inside
of the instrument and will automatically switch to trickle charge when the battery is going
to complete and disconnected to ensure the safety of charge.
Note: CD-30A of the instrument is the preferred high-capacity dedicated adapter; it can
simultaneously change battery and power to the instrument, but do not mix with other
instruments or batteries.
The optimum use temperature Lithium batteries is about 25 ℃, the temperature is too high
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or too low will affect the effect of the charge and discharge, so should pay attention to the
efficiency of the battery when the ambient temperature deviation is too large.
Batteries generally have a requirements of storage period, even if a fully charged battery
doesn’t use for too long time, it should recharge again before use in order to ensure a
sufficient supply time.
Lithium batteries with electrical storage for too long time and easily cause internal damage
so should be charged and discharged as soon as possible after a period of inactivity.
8.1.2 Preview Function and Help for Flexible Menu

（1） The application of menu preview list
The “Preview” and “Help “of the instrument was briefly introduced in the section of 5.10
and recommend specific methods for several preview lists in this section.
①After setting Instrument parameters according to the requirements of the relevant
standards, open the "Preview" function of the overall browser (including the default
settings items without manually input), save it after accuracy confirmed .
②When you recall the stored content in the "storage ID number" for on-site
inspection, Check and correct the setting status of key menu (such as "gain
amend", "weld set") by "Preview" function after thawing.
③ When needs to save Flaw echo screen in on-site inspection, save and pull up the
"Preview" list to check if the current parameters settings is correct, to avoid
unnecessary misunderstandings.
In short, the "Preview" list with unobstructed views can quickly check all settings in the
menu and modify, particularly when multiple people use the same instrument, more
effectively to prevent misoperation.
（2） Help content

The instruments shortcuts and the use method of the main functions are listed in “Help, to
make sure the holders of ultrasonic inspection certificate can correctly operate the
instrument away from user manual. It is particularly convenient in this field or high
overhead operation.
The main content of the " help " :

① The performance characteristics of the instrument ;
② The introduction of panel buttons ;
③ The menu basic structure and operation ;
④ The main menu features of HOTKEY;
⑤ DAC curve;
⑥ Other key function menu operations.
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8.1.3 Holding the Instrument in Filed Application

（1）Single hand hold the instrument
Anyscan-36with hand belts which can be installed on the left or right, while hold with left
hand, can easy operate the left button: "gain”, "PgUp”, "PgDn” .
（2）Backpack belts hold the instrument

Anyscan-36 packing with suitcase and belts.
The suitcase for protection the instrument in Trans potion and field of application, belts
used for inconvenient single hand held (such as high- overhead operations), flat placed in
front of the chest, strap should back cross the instrument keep stable and solid.
8.2 Emphasis on the Training and Application of
Ultrasonic Testing Foundation
8.2.1 Inspect with Qualified Certificate

Ultrasonic testing is one of the important ways to ensure safety of the equipment, it
belongs to highly specialized technical work, and the inspector must qualify with certificate
according to state regulations. The manuals aimed at introduce the instrument function,
performance and application characteristics, others about principle of ultrasonic testing
and defect evaluation please refer to relevant training documents.
8.2.2 Periodic Inspect the Instrument Strictly Compliance
with Industry Standards

There are so many regulations and industry standards in Non-destructive testing industry,
not only the material inspect method, but also those accordance requirements of
instruments and periodic performance testing are listed. Ultrasonic flaw detector is
precision electronic products and its using environment is relatively poor, often need to
inspect its main performance, it’s quite important to have a fully measurement evaluation
after long term usage (such as half year or one year).
The standard echo probe of Anyscan-36 named as PE-50 made off with special material
and technology, the center frequency is 5MHZ. The most important feature of PE-50
probe is the distance between the echo amplitude and multiple echoes can be saved in a
long time ( several years ) , stable and unchanging , therefore it can be calibration tools for
instrument detection sensitivity , vertical linearity , horizontal linearity and detection
range ,simple and convenient.
For example：In check the acceptance of instrument, recording the gain value of first or
second echo B1 or B2 amplitude at 80%,check every time while connect with echo probe,
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the little change of sensitivity can be found out. In addition, save the echo wave of PE-50
in check the acceptance, the above inspection is more convenient.
8.2.3 Reduce Misjudgment Rate by Expert Diagnosis

Save, recall and data transmit function of Anyscan-36 can store defect graphic or dynamic
echo wave on –site, convenient for subsequent analysis, discussion and expert diagnosis,
providing favorable conditions to reduce misjudgment rate .
8.3 Attention to Safe Electricity

The AC adaptor used for charge the battery inside or supplies the instrument with
100-240v AC power, must be performed in compliance with the national laws and
regulations on the safe use of electricity to ensure safety.
Chapter IX Maintenance and Repair
This instrument is a precision electronic product, use and maintenance should be

implemented strictly in accordance with the relevant norms.
9.1 Instrument Maintenance

The places of instrument installation should be avoided from strong electromagnetic
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interference; good grounding device should be installed to strengthen the shield facilities
when necessary, which can effectively prevent the interference signal string into the
instrument and ensure that the work of instrument is stable and reliable.
The instrument must be connected to a predetermined power supply and peripheral

devices to work together. In the energized state of instrument, opening the cabinet and
putting hand or tool inside the instrument is not allowed to avoid personal or instrument
damage.
The instruments should be covered by dust cover are use. In Maidu season, should
always energize the instrument 1 to 2 hours to disperse its internal moisture.
If it is found that the instrument works abnormal , you should first read the user manual to
check if the operation method is correct, and can also consulted to the experienced
personnel or factory , but do not disassemble the instrument to overhaul , to avoid
unnecessary trouble .
If the user have questions or need help during use, please write to us or call us, we are
committed to reply you as quickly as possible.
9.2 Instrument Maintenance and Warranty

The instrument should be packaged and stored under the conditions from ground in the
room, and the storage ambient temperature should be -10 ℃ ~ +50 ℃, relative humidity
does not exceed 85% RH, and the air should not contain harmful substances which is
sufficient to cause corrosion .
Doppler provides one - year warranty. When customers comply with the custody
installation and use rules of the user manual, then the warranty time is from the shipping
date from factory, if it is found that manufacturing quality is poor or work abnormal ,
Doppler is responsible for free repair or replacement if the product seal is integrated . After
one year warranty expires, Doppler still continues to provide maintenance services.
Must use the original box and packaging liner to pack the instrument if need to return for
faulty repair, to minimize the possibility of damage in transit, in order to ensure the
instrument can work normal after repair. For this reason, we strongly required not to use
substandard shipping container. If use unqualified box and caused the quality problems
for the repaired instrument, Doppler takes no responsibility. Therefore, after open and use
the newly purchased instruments, plus take good care of the original box and packaging
liner for facilitating future use.
When the instrument returns to factory for repair, plus list your shipping unit Name,
department, Correspondence, contacts, contact phone and delivery stations in the box,
preferably contact us by phone or e-mail if necessary , print out the above information and
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fault conditions and requirements, and put into the box for our rapid processing .
9.3 User Notice

After users buy the instrument, please fill out the warranty registration card and stamped
with the official seal, then send it (an associated copy) to the Doppler Customer Service
Department, also can commissioned sales unit to send.
The company's products, starting from the date of purchase by the user, quality failure
(non- warranty are excluded) occurred within one year since the date of purchase, please
contact the Doppler Customer Service Department with the “warranty card” (User retained
joint) to repair the instrument. If can’t present the warranty card within warranty period,
Doppler calculated warranty period according to the date of departure from factory and the
warranty period is one year .
Besides standard products of “special configuration” (shaped probe, software, etc.),

charges in accordance with the relevant standards.
If user disassemble the Doppler's instrument, transport and stored improperly or failed to
operate correctly according to “User Manual” and resulted in damages, and secretly
altered warranty card, Doppler will not provide warranty .
APPENDIX
Appendix I Definition of Readings

The measured values displayed as shown in Table 1.
Table 1 Definition of Readings
Measured
Definition
values
Sa Sound path of first echo inside Gate A
Sb Sound path of first echo inside Gate B
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Sb-a Sound path difference between first echo inside Gate A and Gate B
Ha% Amplitude of echo measure point inside Gate A (in percentage)
Hb% Amplitude of echo measure point inside Gate B (in percentage)

Difference between amplitude of echo measurement point inside
Ha dB
Gate A and gate height (in dB)
Difference between amplitude of echo measurement point inside
Hb dB
Gate B and gate height (in dB)
Starting position displayed by screen, that is the setting value of
R-start
pulse shift
End position displayed by screen , that is the actual value of the
R-end
detection range
dB difference between echo magnitude inside the gate and the
DAC dB
rating line height of DAC curve
Appendix II Range and Repetition Frequency

The relationship of "range " and " repetition frequency ", as shown in Table 2 .
Table 2 Range and repetition frequency
Range (L) Repetition frequency

L＜125mm 40Hz/250Hz/1000Hz
125mm≤L≤1400mm 40Hz/250Hz
L＞1400mm 40Hz
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Anyscan-36 is the enhanced version of Anyscan-30, a more smooth operation version in

Chapter II Specifications & Features

2.1 Basic Specifications

2.2 Main Functions

· AVG Curve Generation, Storage, Recall Functions:

· RF Display Function: Display original waveform, detailed echo characteristics for

· Surface Amendment Function: Automatic amendment of arc detection results.

· Peak Holding Function: Peak echo recording.

· Envelope Function: Track changing of peak echo recording.

· Intelligent Instrument Calibration: Include fast calibration of material velocity,

Chapter III Structures

3.1 Buttons & Menu Settings

Button Panel as shown in Figure 3-1.

Figure 3-1 Button Panel

3.1.1 Power Key

3.1.2 Gain & Gain Adjustment

3.1.3 Main Menu Page Keys

3.1.4 Parameter Adjustment

3.1.5 Freeze Key

3.1.6 Main Menu & Submenu Buttons

3.1.7 Submenu Functions & Menu Parameters

3.2 Introduction of Instrument Interface

Figure 3-2 Instrument Interface

1. Two Standard LEMO-01 Probe Socket: C9

3.3 Battery Supply

Chapter IV Menu & Parameter Settings

Main Menu of Anyscan-36 is divided into 13 sections: BASIC, PLSRCVR, GATES,

4.1 Display Interface

Current Gain Measurement

Figure 4-1 Display Interface

4.2 Menu Structure

Select "BASIC", appears the following submenu (1/1):

-- Angle Probe “A” is selected, default value is "3230m/s".

(2) Select "FREQ BAND", display the following submenu (2/2):

(1) Select "GATE A", display the following submenu (1/2):

(2) Select "GATE B", display the following submenu (2/2):

Select the "PROBE", display the following submenu (1/1):

(1) Select "DATA ID", display the following submenu (1/3):

DATA ID" contents will been deleted.

(2) Select "RECALL", display the following submenu (2/3):

(1) Select "record", display the following submenu (1/4):

(2) Select "amend", display the following submenu (2/4):

(3) Select "dac", display the following submenu (3/4):

(4) Select "off" (4/4):

(1) Select ">3N PLOT", display the following submenu (1/4):

(3) Select "AVG", display the following submenu (3/4):

(4) Select "OFF" (4/4):

(2) Select "ANGLE CAL", display the following submenu (2/2):

② HOLE DEPTH: 0.0~100.0mm; default value is "30.0mm".

(1) Select "TOF", display the following submenu (1/2):

before "FFT" set "ON".

(1) Select "FILLED", display the following submenu (1/2):

(2) Select "FREEZE", display the following submenu (2/2):

(1) Select "NSE IMMN", display the following submenu (1/3):

(2) Select "LANGUAGE", display the following submenu (2/3):

(3) Select "PREVIEW”, display the following submenu (3/3):

update the software turned on instruments.

4.2.12 TEST SETUP

(2) Select "WELD SET", display the following submenu (2/3):

(1) AUTO GAIN: automatic gain to 80% shortcut

(3) ZOOM: Zoom to full screen key

(4) SAVE: Store function keys

(5) A MAGNIFY: GATE A magnify opening key

(6) B MAGNIFY: GATE B magnify opening key