USN 60
Portable Ultrasonic Flaw Detector
with Analog Performance and Color Display
The USN 60...analog performance, digital
advantages, systems horsepower and color display
The USN60 combines the power ful advantages of Two independent flaw gates, an inter face gate
digital design with the detailed dynamic echo option, backwall echo attenuator option, 6K (PRF)
information that was previously only possible with pulse repetition frequency, and real-time analog
an analog display. Unique signal processing and TTL outputs make it ideal for a wide range of
displays additional A-scan information as systems testing applications. The exclusive
“intensity variations” along the waveform to bring Smar tView feature displays the most impor tant
back the “analog look & per formance” that has information (relevant shot) for critical scanning
been missing from digital instruments. The high and rotating par t inspections.
resolution (640 x 480 pixels) color LCD display,
The quality, durability, dependability and ease of
60 Hz update rate, and “single shot”
use that you have come to expect of
measurement technique produce a fast, smooth
Krautkramer’s popular USN Series of instruments
response for immersion and critical weld testing.
remains. From rugged field inspections to high
resolution thin measurements, long acoustically
clean materials, and immersion systems work,
the USN 60 extends the range of applications
that a por table instrument can per form.
High resolution thickness measurement on thin
materials with complex geometries like turbine
blades for aerospace and industrial gas turbine
applications.
Analog performance and systems horsepower
• Hi-resolution (640 x 480 • Baseline Break feature • IF (Interface) Gate Option
pixels) Color LCD Display resolves dynamic echo for automatic star t of the
with unique signal processing information to the baseline display, Gates A or B, and/or
produces “Analog Look and for enhanced per formance DAC/TCG for immersion
Per formance” echo dynamics beyond analog displays testing applications
• 15 Hz to 6K Hz PRF (pulse • 2 independent gates monitor • BEA (Backwall Echo
repetition frequency) with amplitude and soundpath Attenuator) Option allows
AutoLOW and AutoHIGH, distance for both flaw independent gain control of
settings, Manual adjustment, detection and thickness the region under Gate B for
and External trigger capability measurement applications backwall echo monitoring
• Smart View function along • Real time (single shot) • 250 KHz to 25 MHz
with variable persistence analog and TTL outputs capability with 8 selectable
freeze modes displays the handle a wide range of frequency ranges to match
most important information systems applications probe for optimum
(relevant shot) for a test per formance
• RF display mode enhances
• New “Sparkle” feature signal evaluation and bond
displays intensity variations inspection of dissimilar
along the waveform like an materials
analog instrument
Intensity variations
along the waveform
like analog CRT‘s
High resolution color display and digital
advantages
Vibrant Color... • Trigonometric
Flaw Location
• Select from four vibrant Function with cur-
display color schemes to vature correction
match lighting conditions automatically cal-
and personal preference culates depth,
• Choose from eight A-scan sur face distance,
colors to relieve boredom & and sound path to
eye fatique flaw along with
the leg of the in-
• Adjust brightness for easy spection when
viewing under all lighting using shear-wave
conditions (angle beam) Four digital reading boxes at top display trig-
• Gates and gate functions probes onometric calculations for weld inspection (SA
soundpath to flaw in gate A, PA projection distance
are color coded for easy
to flaw in gate A, DA depth to flaw in Gate A & LA leg
identification and fast of inspection that flaw occurs in gate A)
adjustment
• Three Variable Persistence echoes. It also stores
Digital Advantages… Modes are selectable in additional information both
Freeze Envelope to visually before and after the
• Choose from Four Freeze specified range to enable
assist flaw detection &
Modes: ALL, Peak Std, movement of the frozen
evaluation for scanning and
Compare or Envelope for moving par t inspections image.
optimum waveform
evaluation and comparison • Behind-the-Freeze mode • Four digital display boxes
allows dynamic time base along with a large display
adjustments on frozen box simultaneously display
the most impor tant test
information along with the
A-scan waveform as selected
by the user. Contents of the
large display box can be sent
out the RS232 port or to the
on-board thickness data
logger.
• On-screen Help Text readily
accessed by pressing a
dedicated key on front panel
• Upgrade CD is provided with
each instrument to easily
upgrade the Operating
Software via Krautkramer’s
website in approximately 20
minutes. Downtime of
• Compare frozen reference waveforms to live A-Scans in different returning the instrument for
colors to easily interpret test results upgrade or to add
capabilities is eliminated.
Inspection data management and preferred
features
Documentation and • Alphanumeric Thickness Datalogger for flexible, convenient
recording….. storage of thickness readings in Linear, Grid, or Custom-
Linear file structures with user-input filenames, location
• Store & preview a minimum
I.D.’s, notes, memo, & header fields
of 100 user-named data
sets with A-Scans for quick
recall and instrument setup
• UltraDOC IV (Windows 98/
NT) software program for bi-
directional communication
with a PC for easy storage
of data sets with A-scan and
documentation of test
results (future compatibility
with UltraMATE & UltraPIPE
programs)
• Reports with A-Scans are
output directly to a variety
of printers including HP
DeskJet & LaserJet series
User preferred
features...
• Simple operation with fast Grid file with thickness readings & attached notes
rotary knob adjustments;
finger tips & range values upon
gain is always directly
• Lock in the dB step menu successive presses
accessible with the left-
hand rotar y knob and locks both rotar y knobs to • db REF evaluates
lockable prevent inadver tent subsequent echoes gain
changes; Master Lock in the value and amplitude against
• Auto CAL makes calibration
options menu locks all keys the highest echo in gate A
fast & easy
and operating parameters (reference echo) when
• 4 selectable damping except the gain function activated
settings (50, 75, 150, &
• Interface-to-1st or multi- • Versatile, flexible carry bag
1000 ohms) for optimum
echo thickness with padded adjustable neck
probe per formance
measurements with strap, accessories bag, and
• .040” to 1100” (1 to selectable flank or peak lid that doubles as a light
27,940 mm) range (in detection shield for easy transpor t
steel) covers thin to lengthy and use in limited access
• Gate Magnify expands the
acoustically clean materials areas
por tion of the A-Scan under
• dB step function with 6 the selected gate to full • Weighs only 6.6 lbs. (3.0
settings including a user screen width for enhanced kg) including D-size
specified gain setting for A-Scan resolution batteries for convenient use
fast, easy gain adjustments anywhere
• Test Key steps through the
• 65 selectable material test menu, coarse range • Six hours of use on D-size
velocities at the user’s markers, and display delay NiMH batteries. NiCad or
alkaline batteries can also
be used (AC adapter for
benchtop use)
More measurement capability options
• 40 dB dynamic multiple
curve DAC/TCG Option
corrects for distance/
amplitude variations from
material loss and beam
spread with ability to edit
recorded echoes individually.
Up to 4 DAC cur ves can be
drawn on the screen at one
time to show +/- dB cur ves
in addition to the originally
recorded DAC cur ve. Up to
16 data points can be
recorded with a maximum
cur ve slope of 6 dB per
microsecond. Meets or
exceeds industr y
requirements for TCG.
• DGS (Distance Gain Size)
Option displays a cur ve for a Multiple curve DAC shows recorded DAC curve in magenta with 3 additional
par ticular gain of an cur ves based upon dB Offset feature for added flaw sizing assistance. TCG
equivalent reflector size as a Attenuation and Transfer Correction features make it very versatile for use on
function of the distance other materials and sur face conditions.
between the probe and the
reflector for 25 selectable
narrow-banded probes
• IF (Interface) Gate Option
for automatic star t of the
display, Gates A or B, and/or
DAC/TCG for immersion
testing applications
• BEA (Backwall Echo
Attenuator) Option allows
independent gain control of
the region under Gate B for
backwall echo monitoring
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