OmniScan MX2 Training Program

Introduction to the MX2 S-scan Display

Introduction to the S-scan Display – S-scan Overview
u The true depth S-scan display is the primary display used in phased
array inspection for flaw characterization, volumetric location, depth
and height sizing.
u The S-scan allows all focal laws (A-scans) for the group to be viewed
in one display corrected for true depth or uncorrected, and
superimposed over a weld overlay.

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Introduction to the S-scan Display – S-scan Overview cont.
u The S-scan display interacts directly with the A-scan display through
movement of the blue data cursor. They are linked together.
u All of the information available in the A-scan is available in the S-scan.
Nothing is lost.
u The S-scan is necessary because it is not possible to interpret many
individual A-scans simultaneously.

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OmniScan MX2 Training –S-scan Display Modes
u The S-scan display has three modes for display:
1. True depth mode.
2. Sound path mode.
3. Uncorrected mode.
u The UT mode options for the S-scan are different in how the range
for each focal law is determined, how they are able to be displayed,
and the % of the display that is utilized. (Square vs. pie shape)
u The MX2 default and most useful mode for most applications is the
true depth. (Pie shape) This mode allows the UT scale on the left
vertical axis to be displayed in true depth adjacent to the A-scan
display.
u The weld overlay feature is only enabled on the S-scan while in true
depth.
u Options for UT range relative to the S-scan display include:
– All Laws.
– Current Laws. 4
S-scan Display UT Modes – True Depth vs. Uncorrected
u In the example below we see two identical sector scan groups (45-70 degrees). One
displayed with UT mode uncorrected (Left) and the other displayed in true depth
(Right).
u Advantages of the uncorrected S-scan display is that it uses 100% of the available
pixels in the window, all focal laws have the same range, and gates on this display
have the same affect as being in sound path.
u A disadvantage of the uncorrected S-scan is that it does not allow for weld overlays
and can be difficult to orientate the data to the component without more practice and
experience.

UT Mode = UT Mode =
Uncorrected True Depth

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S-scan Display UT Modes – True Depth vs. Uncorrected cont.
u An example of an application that benefits from the uncorrected S-scan
display is the phased array version of the WSY ID creeping wave crack
detection.
u Multiple signals are required (L-wave, CE1, CE2) for flaw interpretation that
are much easier to identify and measure when not in true depth mode.

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 S-scan Display Depth Modes – Current Law vs. All Laws
u When the S-scan UT mode is set to true depth, the interaction with the UT range
can be set to the following two options under depth:
1. Current focal law (Pictured left).
2. All focal laws (Pictured right).

u When the depth mode is set to

current focal law, the range is
set for the current law (A-scan)
and extrapolated in sound
path to the rest of the laws.
u When the depth mode is set to
all focal laws, the range is set
so that all laws terminate at
the selected depth entered.
u Each mode has advantages
for optimum use of window for
data and how gates can be
positioned.

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S-scan Display - S-scan and A-scan Interaction Overview
u The S-scan and A-scan interact directly with one another. They are linked
together.
u When the blue data cursor on the S-scan scan is moved, the A-scan display
will update to the same focal law.
u There are 4 ways to manually manipulate the data cursor on the S-scan
display.
– Drag and drop it directly on the display with the touch screen. (Always active regardless of
touch screen mode)
– Drag and drop it with a USB mouse. (Always active regardless of touch screen mode)
– Move it by use of function key and rotary knob. (Preferred method)
– Move it by entering the angle or focal law in Menu>Measurement>Cursor>Category>Data>
Angle.
u Normally the A-scan display displays only one A-scan. All A-scans within
the group can be displayed simultaneously as a function of the data source
explained later in this section.
u Additionally, there is a data source option that allows auto A-scan update
based on gate A (Red) data for highest amplitude or shortest time of flight.
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S-scan Display - S-scan Data Selector Function Key
u In addition to dragging the data cursor on the touch screen or with a USB mouse,
the next easiest way to manipulate it is with the data selector function key and scroll
knob. This is the preferred method.
u A short stroke of the data selector function key displays and enables the angle
window in the upper left hand corner of the MX2 display.
u Expert use of the MX2 requires familiarity and fast interaction with the function keys
and scroll knob.
u Use of the function keys
and scroll knob is the
fastest easiest way to
perform many functions
and can be done at any
time without changing the
current menu. Practice
with the function keys is
highly recommended.

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S-scan and A-scan Interaction – Auto Data Source Highest\Thinnest
u When the data source is set to highest or thinnest, the S-scan data cursor
will automatically track display the A-scan of maximum amplitude (Highest)
or shortest time of flight (Thinnest) signal in gate A.

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S-scan and A-scan Interaction – Data Source Highest Movie

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S-scan and A-scan Interaction – Data Source All Laws
u When data source is set to all laws, the S-scan data cursor will
dynamically track the highest amplitude signal in gate A, and the
A-scan will display the sum of all focal laws in the group.

Normal (One law) All laws

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 OmniScan MX2 Training – S-scan and A-scan Interaction Practice
u The following exercise demonstrates the display and data cursor functions of the S-
scan with A-scan interaction, and use of the data selector function key.
u Using the same probe, wedge and configuration from the previous section, place the
probe on any reference standard with a SDH or notch and move the probe so that
the target is in the middle of the display and inside the red gate A.
u Prior to starting the exercise your display should look similar to below.

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OmniScan MX2 Training – S-scan and A-scan Interaction Practice cont.
1. Select Menu>Display>Layout>S-scan.
2. Change the S-scan display to uncorrected by selecting Menu>Display>UT
Mode>Uncorrected. Notice the display change.
3. Change the S-scan display back to true depth.
4. Select Menu>Display>Layout>A-S-[C]. Notice the display change.
5. Change the range depth mode by selecting Menu>Display>Depth>All Laws.
6. Change the depth mode back to current law.
7. Move the blue data cursor on the S-scan display by dragging and dropping it directly
on the touch screen to a different focal law. Notice the A-scan display change.
8. Move the data cursor by selecting Function key>Data selector and the move
scroll knob. Select enter to accept the position.
9. Change the data source by selecting Menu>Display>Data Source>Highest%.
10. The display will provide a warning that current data is erased. Select Yes.
11. Move the probe and observe the S-scan data cursor and A-scan automatically
tracking the target in gate A.
12. Change the data source by selecting Menu>Display>Data Source>All Laws. Notice
that all A-scans are visible in the A-scan display.
13. Change the data source back to normal.

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OmniScan MX2 Training – Introduction to S-scan Movie

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