USM GO Operation Manual

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Inspection and Sensing Technologies Service Documentation

GEIT Document Number:
021-002-480
USM Go Service Manual

August 2009
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Caution
This system works with high Voltages. Please observe the respective
safety regulations.
The adjustments and routines described in this manual must only be

carried out by qualified technical personnel
Note
Electrical repairs and connections must only be made by GEIT
authorised electricians.
CE declaration:
According to regulations, the CE Approval (CE conformity) is void if the
product is changed without prior consent of the manufacturer!
This applies to all the parts and not only the safety-relevant parts!
Warranty, NAFTA
The DM5E is covered by a two year manufacturer’s warranty under the
condition the instrument is returned to GEIT for calibration by the 13th
month in order for the 2nd year warranty to be valid.
Manual Disclaimer
The drawings, procedures and any other information, contained within
this manual, are subject to change at any time without notification or
timely updating of this manual.
Always, reference GE's internal Engineering Central system for the latest
released revisions of drawings, procedures, parts lists, software, etc.
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Section 2 will not print well from the PDF version of this document.
Some pages were intentionally left blank so that certain sections could
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USP References
During this instrument’s NPI process, the USM Go was code-named
“USP”. That is why a lot of the part numbers show “USP” in their
desciption.
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Table of Contents:
1.0 Service Philosophy ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.0 Instrument Assembly Drawing: ....................................................................................................................................11
2.1 Bill of Materials (GEIT Engineering Central Part Numbers): .........................................................................15
2.2 Assembly Procedure:....................................................................................................................................................17
3.0 Instrument Specifications: ..............................................................................................................................................63
3.1 Battery Specifications:.................................................................................................................................................64
3.2 Battery Charger..............................................................................................................................................................67
3.2.1 Battery Charger Specifications .......................................................................................................................69
3.2.1.1 LED Function...................................................................................................................................................72
3.2.1.2 Charger Connector Wiring .......................................................................................................................73
3.3 Technical Description...................................................................................................................................................74
3.3.1 Product Perspective.............................................................................................................................................74
3.3.2 Product Functions.................................................................................................................................................74
3.3.3 User Classes and Characteristics ..................................................................................................................74
3.3.4 Operating Environment......................................................................................................................................74
3.3.5 Design and Implementation Constraints ...................................................................................................75
3.3.6 User Interface .........................................................................................................................................................75
3.3.7 Hardware Interfaces............................................................................................................................................75
3.3.7.1 Probe Connectors.........................................................................................................................................75
3.3.7.2 SD Connector .................................................................................................................................................76
3.3.7.3 UT Output Connector..................................................................................................................................76
3.3.7.4 USB Interface..................................................................................................................................................76
3.3.7.5 External Power Supply / Charger Connector ...................................................................................76
3.3.7 Software Interfaces..............................................................................................................................................76
3.4 System Features.............................................................................................................................................................77
3.4.1 Hardware..................................................................................................................................................................77
3.4.1.1 LCD Display .....................................................................................................................................................77
3.4.1.2 Pulser- All pulser measurements taken according to EN12668 specifications ...............77
3.4.1.3 Receiver ............................................................................................................................................................78
3.4.1.4 Digitization.......................................................................................................................................................80
3.4.1.5 Gates ..................................................................................................................................................................81
3.4.1.5.1 Gate Modes ............................................................................................................................................81
3.4.1.5.2 Special Cases.........................................................................................................................................82
3.4.1.5.2.1 Threshold Reached Exactly.....................................................................................................82
3.4.1.5.2.2 Gate Starts Inside Echo ............................................................................................................83
3.4.1.5.2.3 Limited Echo ..................................................................................................................................83
3.4.1.5.2 Gate Result Acculation ......................................................................................................................84
3.4.1.6 Ascan .................................................................................................................................................................86
3.4.1.6.1 AScan Commpression and Plotting.............................................................................................86
3.4.1.6.2 AScan compression values .............................................................................................................86
3.4.1.6.3 AScan Plotting .......................................................................................................................................87
4.0 Care and Maintenance:....................................................................................................................................................91
4.1 Care of the Instrument ................................................................................................................................................91
4.2 Proper Cable Handling ................................................................................................................................................91
4.3 Batteries.............................................................................................................................................................................91
5.0 Important Supplemental Information: ......................................................................................................................92
5.1 Resetting the Operating Software: ........................................................................................................................92

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5.2 Firmware Updates:........................................................................................................................................................92
5.3 Web Site Information: ..................................................................................................................................................93
5.4 Serial I/O Interface: .......................................................................................................................................................94
5.4.1 General Information.............................................................................................................................................94
5.4.2 HyperTerminal Setup...........................................................................................................................................95
5.4.3 Special Characters and I/O Control for Character Based Modes....................................................96
5.4.4 Serial Commands:.................................................................................................................................................97
5.4.5 Re-programming the Serial Number in to a Replacement PCB:...................................................106
5.5 Serial Cable, LEMO LM.SD033.ABL, Global Part #1307542.......................................................................107
5.5.1 Adapting the 1307542 Cable to your Computer..................................................................................108
5.5.2 The 506841 Serial Cable .................................................................................................................................109
5.5.2.1 The 506841 Serial Cable BOM..............................................................................................................110
5.5.2.1 Serial Cable 022-259-390 Board ........................................................................................................111
5.5.2.1.1 Serial Cable 022-259-390 BOM ..................................................................................................112
5.5.3 The 509051 USB to Serial Cable ..................................................................................................................113
5.5.3.1 The 509051 USB to Serial Cable BOM ..............................................................................................114
5.5.3.2 The 258920 USB to Serial Cable PCB................................................................................................115
5.5.3.2.1 The 258920 USB to Serial Cable PCB BOM ............................................................................118
5.6 USM Go RS-232 and I/O Interface Adaptor.....................................................................................................119
5.6.1 USM Go RS-232 and I/O Interface Adaptor BOM.................................................................................120
5.6.3 Internal RS232 Cable, Phasor/USN ............................................................................................................121
5.7 Using a Mini-USB Cable with the USM Go .......................................................................................................122
5.8 Understanding J-Flank Gating..............................................................................................................................123
6.0 Main Circuit Board Information.................................................................................................................................127
6.1 Pulser................................................................................................................................................................................128
6.1.2 Pulser Voltage......................................................................................................................................................128
6.1.3 Pulser Power Protection..................................................................................................................................128
6.1.4 Pulser Module ......................................................................................................................................................128
6.2 Amplification and Digitizing ...................................................................................................................................130
6.2.1 High Pass Filter....................................................................................................................................................135
6.2.2 Digital Gain Module...........................................................................................................................................136
6.2.3 TCG Gain Generator..........................................................................................................................................136
6.3 On-Board Power Supplies.......................................................................................................................................137
6.3.1 +3V Analog............................................................................................................................................................137
6.3.2 +5V Digital .............................................................................................................................................................137
6.3.3 +15V Analog .........................................................................................................................................................137
6.3.4 –350Volt Pulser ...................................................................................................................................................138
6.3.5 +8.4v Power Supply:..........................................................................................................................................139
6.3.6 +3.3V Digital Power Supply:...........................................................................................................................140
6.3.7 Display Backlight Power Supply: .................................................................................................................140
6.3.8 1.2v Digital Power Supply: ..............................................................................................................................140
6.3 Board Layout ................................................................................................................................................................142
6.4 Board BOM.....................................................................................................................................................................146
6.5 Amplifier Calibration..................................................................................................................................................150
6.5.1 Amplifier Pre-Amp Calibration Procedure...............................................................................................151
7.0 Configuring the USM GO:..............................................................................................................................................152
8.0 Base Instrument Configurations and Configuration Part Numbers: ........................................................154
8.1 022-509-814, USM GO Base Instrument Package.......................................................................................154
8.2 022-510-041, USM GO AWS Instrument Package .......................................................................................154

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8.3 022-510-042, USM GO DAC Instrument Package........................................................................................154
8.4 022-510-043, USM GO Advanced Instrument Package............................................................................154
8.5 Recommended Accessories...................................................................................................................................155
8.6 Instrument Options....................................................................................................................................................155
8.7 Optional Accessories.................................................................................................................................................155
8.8 Transducer Kits............................................................................................................................................................155
8.9 Optional Service Agreement..................................................................................................................................156
9.0 QCP1391, for NAFTA Re-certification/Verification of Instrument:..............................................................158
9.0.0 Data File Contents ..................................................................................................................................................159
9.0.1 USM_GO_QCP1391_BE.MDB.........................................................................................................................159
9.0.2 USM_GO_QCP1391_CONFIG.MDB..............................................................................................................160
9.0.3 Links to Backebd shown in the CodeBase ..............................................................................................160
9.1 Log-In Screen ...............................................................................................................................................................161
9.2 Main Menu .....................................................................................................................................................................161
9.3 QCP Connection Screen...........................................................................................................................................162
9.3.1 Connecting to the USM Go.............................................................................................................................162
9.3.2 Instrument Data Display.................................................................................................................................163
9.3.3 Battery Information Display ..........................................................................................................................163
9.3.4 Equipment Used Display.................................................................................................................................163
9.3.5 USM Go Screen and Settings after Connection is Made ..................................................................164
9.4 Starting the QCP..........................................................................................................................................................165
9.5 Basic Tests Screen......................................................................................................................................................165
9.5.1 Start Testing .........................................................................................................................................................165
9.5.2 Aquired Main Data Example .........................................................................................................................166
9.5.3 Pulser Recovery Data .......................................................................................................................................167
9.5.4 Save Data and Exit Testing. ...........................................................................................................................167
9.6 Printing Instrument Cerfication and Data .......................................................................................................168
9.6.1 Certificate of Calibration and Data Sheet Example.................................................................................169
9.6.2 Calibration Sticker Example ...............................................................................................................................171
9.6.3 Marking the Cert as Printed...........................................................................................................................171
9.7 Backing Up the QCP Data .......................................................................................................................................172
9.8 Relinking the Database Tables .............................................................................................................................173
9.8.1 Connecting to the In-House (Network) Data Back-End ....................................................................174
9.8.2 Linking to a Local Back-End Database and Preparing to go in the Field..................................175
9.8.3 Transfering Data Recorded in the Field to the Network Databases ...........................................175
9.6.4 Print Screen Utiity Fuctions............................................................................................................................176
9.6.4.1 Changing the Serial Number in the QCP Record.........................................................................176
9.6.4.2 Changing the Cert Date..........................................................................................................................176
9.6.4.3 Showing All QCP Records.......................................................................................................................177
9.7 Configuring the QCP ..................................................................................................................................................178
9.7.1 File Path Loations Tab......................................................................................................................................178
9.7.1.1 File Path Tab/Check Box Options: ......................................................................................................179
9.7.2 Conventional Testing Options Tab ........................................................................................................180
9.7.2.1 Basic Options...............................................................................................................................................180
9.7.2.2 Horizontal Linearity Options.................................................................................................................181
9.7.2.3 TCG Testing Options .................................................................................................................................182
9.7.3 Test Level Tab ......................................................................................................................................................183
9.7.4 Office Information Tab.....................................................................................................................................184
10.0 Initial/Preliminary EN12668-1 Group 2 Test Results .....................................................................................186

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11.0 Recommended Spare Parts List: ............................................................................................................................194
12.0 Technician's Notes:.......................................................................................................................................................196

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1.0 Service Philosophy
Our mission is to provide a fast and friendly service to our customers.
Our philosophy will support that mission
Service departments will need three main components, and six auxiliary parts in
stock to provide a fast turnaround time to the customers.
Please see “Recommended Spare Parts List” section of this manual for those part
numbers.
Dispose of the non-functioning PC Board or damaged case half in the proper manor
for the country and region that the service center resides in.

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2.0 Instrument Assembly Drawing:

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2.1 Bill of Materials (GEIT Engineering Central Part Numbers):

ITEM # Description QTY Global Part # Lewistown Part # Hürth Part #
1 LENS,USP 1 1255332 021-245-039
2 UPPER CASE ASSY,USP 1 1255327 022-510-031
3 KEYPAD,USP 1 1255333 021-614-340
4 RING,SEAL,TOP-BOTTOM,USP 1 1255334 021-235-117
5 MODULE,LCD,USP 1 1255481 021-475-043
6 COVER,STEEL,LCD,USP 1 1255335 021-024-954
7 LCD-PCBA-TRANSFER ASSY,USP 1 1255329 022-510-030
8 SCREW,COVER,STEEL,LCD,USP 5 1255336 021-348-319
9 PCB ASSEMBLY,USP 1 1255482 022-510-029
10 TAPPING SCREWS 3 1255339 XXX
11 BAT-PCB ASSY,USP 1 1255338 022-510-028
12 SPRING (2),USP 1 1255436 021-380-109
13 COVER ASSY,WATER PROOF,USP 1 1255330 022-510-027
14 BOTTOM CASE ASSY,USP 1 1255328 022-510-026
15 FILM,PC,USP 1 1255342 021-247-492
16 RING,SEAL,BATTERY,USP 1 1255337 021-235-116
17 BATTERY CASE ASSY,USP 1 1255331 022-510-025
18 USP LABEL 1 1255341 XXX
19 USP PCB LABEL 1 1255340 XXX
20 NAMEPLATE,USP 1 1259631 021-230-220
21 LABEL,ON AND OFF,USM GO 1 1306981 021-230-219
22 PAD 2,PORON,LCD SIDE,USP 2 1268966 021-475-042
23 PAD 1,PORON,LCD SIDE,USP 2 1268995 021-475-041
24 PAD,PORON,LCD-PCBA-FPC-XFER(E) 1 1304766 021-475-040
25 WASHER 2 1304765 XXX
26 O-RING 1,USP 2 1304763 021-235-115
27 WASHER,LEMO-GREEN,USP 1 1306982 021-354-241
28 WASHER,LEMO-RED,USP 1 1306983 021-354-240
29 SILICA GEL 1 1306984 XXX
30 USP CALIBRATION AND SN LABEL 1 1268998 XXX
31 STAND ASSY,USP 1 1255326 022-510-024
32 SCREW,STAND,USP 1 1255479 021-348-318
33 WASHER,STAND-SCREW,USP 1 1306985 021-354-239

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3.0 Instrument Specifications:

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3.1 Battery Specifications:

This specification will be applied to rechargeable Lithium ion Battery pack that will is delivered to
GE. The pack includes 4 cells and is connected with 2S2P format (two series and two parallel). The
pack has a Sm-bus interface for external charger. Charger or external MCU knows the status of
pack by Sm-bus. The structure of battery pack as fellows figure showed. There also has a thermal
resistor in the pack. The temperature of battery pack can measure by this thermal Resistor linear.
NO. Item Condition Standard
4.1 Cell Type Panasonic CGA103450A Format: 2S2P

When discharged at 740mA (0.2C) from 8.4V
4.2 Capacity >3900mAh
to 6.0V end
4.3 Normal Voltage After full charged 8.4V(Average) Battery Pack
Discharge Cut-off
4.4 Voltage Discharge end voltage 6V Battery Pack
Quick charging Constant current
4.5 2600mA Battery Pack
Current Constant voltage 8.4V± 0.1V
Maximum
4.6 Discharging Current Constant current, 6.0 V end 4400mA Battery Pack

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300 cycle charging/discharging is repeated

in the below condition.
Charging: 8.4V, 2590mA end Current 100mA
Discharging: 3700mA end Voltage 6V
4.7 Cycle life >2600mAh
Cells are to rest 20 minutes after charger
and 20 minutes after discharge.
301 cycles: The cell capacity will be measured by
charge to 8.4V and then full discharge.
When the battery is charged 0~+45

When the battery is discharged -20~+60
4.8 Using conditions When stored within 30 days -20~+60
When stored within 6 months -20~+40
When stored within a year -20~+35
PCM Part Function
No. Item Condition Standard

*. Protection trigger
Charge voltage is set at
value is 8.4± 0.1V
Overcharge Voltage 8.4V by power supply.
*.No fuse blow.
5.1 Protection Charge current is set at
*.No smoke.
2200mA by power supply.
*.No leakage.
*. Protection trigger
value is 4.60 ± 0.16V
Over-discharge Discharge in pack positive and and one cell at
Voltage negative terminals by DC 2.3V±0.08V
5.2.
Protection electronic load. *.No fuse blow.
*.No smoke.
*.No leakage.
*.Protection trigger
After fully rated charging, connect value is 4.5 ± 1.5A
Over current DC electronic load between *.No fuse blow.
5.3 Protection positive and negative terminals, *.No smoke.
and increase current gradually. *.No leakage.
*.No damage after short circuit
was removed.
Pack short
5.4 To short " Pack + " terminal and " *.No fuse blow.
Protection
GND " terminal. *.No smoke.
*.No leakage.
Measured between " Battery

Pack
5.5 Output " terminal and " GND " Less than 250mΩ
Internal Resistor
terminal with 1KHz.

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5.6 NTC Test 10K ±1%@25oC
LED Indication
The battery can directly display the capacity information. Each LED segment represents 20 percent
of the full charge capacity. The LED pattern definition is given in the table below. If the battery
voltage is below 5.5V/parallel-cell-group, there will be no LED indication.
NO. Bright LED Capacity Conditions

1 1-5 0-100% Show battery’s capacity during charge course
0-100% Show battery’s capacity during discharge if push
2 1-5
button
3 No The battery voltage is below 5.5V if push button
Terminal Specifications
Mechanical of battery’s package is shown as follows. The button side face to the reader. Pin number
of connector is shown in the figure.
127.2mm
Button
5
74.3mm
Key
1
Terminal Electrical Define
Terminal Legend Description

1 (+) Positive side of battery
2 (C) SMBus Clock. Internally a 1MΩ resistor is connected between (C) and (-).
3 (D) SMBus Data. Internally a 1MΩ resistor is connected between (D) and (-).
4 NTC
5 (-) Negative Side Of Battery
The SMBus Clock and data lines require separate pull-ups to system logic voltage, NOT the battery
voltage. Typically a 15KΩ pull-up resistor is used.

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3.2 Battery Charger

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Block diagram of charger as follows showed.
Block diagram of adapter
Adapter
LEMO_Connector Tyco-Connector
1 1
Battery
2 2 SM-bus-clk
Charger 3 3 SM-bus-data
4 4 NTC
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3.2.1 Battery Charger Specifications
Scope
The present specification includes the technology and non-technology requirements, inspection, packaging,
transportation etc. for USP Power Supply and charger.
Introduction
The power supply is 27W output power with 9V/1.2A (power supply), 8.4Vdc/1.8A (charger) output current at
universal input voltage. The protection functions include short circuit protection, over current protection,
output over voltage protection and over temperature protection for both battery and power supply. The
product must meet the power supply safety standards and will have CCC, CE, UL, CSA and PSE certifications.
The product also must meet RoHS demand at the same time.
The charger works in two models. One model is charge the battery and the USM GO device at the same time.
Which shows in figure 1.1. In this model, any device is power off between charger and USP device forbid
influence the SM-bus. The switch in the figure maybe replace by bus switch that have function about power
off isolation.
D3V3 D3V3
R4 R3 R2 R1
USP_MPC855 Charger
Battery
Figure 1.1
The other model as figure 1.2 shows. In this model, the charger will only charge battery.
D3V3
R1 R2
Charger Battery
Figure 1.2
Relative Standards
This charger complies with the following standards:
IEC 68-2-1A Low Temperature Test method；
IEC 68-2-2A High Temperature Test method；
IEC68-2-3 Humidity and thermal Test method；
IEC68-2-6 Vibration Test method;
IEC68-2-27 Strike Test Method;
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Environmental Conditions
The charger will be work good if charger in conditions as follows table.

Item Items Requirements Remarks
Normal operating
-10 ~ +55
Uo 9.2V
1 Operating Temp.
Normal operating
0 ~ +55
UL 8.4V
2 Storage Temp. -40 ~ +75 ，
3 Relative Humidity 20％~ 95％ Normal operating
4 Altitude 570-1200 hPa Normal operating
5 Cooling Convection Cooling Normal operating
Electrical Characteristics
Input Characteristics
Technical
No. Items Unit Remark / Test conditions
Requirements
1 Rating Input Voltage 100~240V VAC /
2 Input Voltage Range 90~264V VAC Normal
3 Input Frequency 47~63, Typical: 50-60 Hz /
4 Input Current ≤1.0 A VIN=90 VAC Full load/25
5 Inrush Current ≤30.0 A VIN =220 VAC / Full load/25
Output Characteristics
Technical Requirements
No. Items Power Unit Remark / Test conditions
Charger
supply
Uo UL (CC/CV)
Output Voltage
1 9.2V±5% 8.4V±1% V IO=0A,IL=0A
Range
1.8A±10%
2 Output current 0~1.2A A 25
(CV6~8.4V)
U0 − U f
R= U0—no load, Uf—full load;
3 Load Regulation ±5% N/A UN
UN—nominal voltage; line 24#/0.8m
4 Line Regulation N/A N/A /
5 Output Regulation N/A N/A /
6 Cross Regulation N/A /
With 10uF electrolyte capacitance
7 Ripple & Noise ≤120mV ≤120mV mV and 0.1uF ceramic at 20MHz
8 Output power ≥27W (Typical) W
9 Efficiency ≥68% / VIN =110/220VAC I0=1.2A IL= 1.6A
10 Turn on Overshoot ≤±5% / 110V/220VAC
11 Turn on delay time ≤3 S 110V/220VAC

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12 Hold up time ≥10 mS At 220V~input Typical load
(Output-G)
13 ≤0.01 mA At 220V~
Leakage Current
Load Change: 50%-100%-
Load Transient 50%
14 N/A
Voltage Change: <5%
Response Recovery Time <1ms
Protection Functions
Technical Requirements
No. Items Power Unit Remark/ Test conditions
Charger
supply
Over-voltage
1 ≥130% ≥105% V Auto-restart
protect
Over-current Auto-restart after short is
2 >120% 1.8A±10% A removed
protect
Short current
3 Continuous Continuous Auto-restart
protect
Charger character
No. Item Trait Parameter Unit Remark/ Test conditions
Charge end voltage 8.400±1% V 8.400±0.084V
Fast charge current 1.8±10% A Battery’s temperature 0-35
Battery’s temperature 35-
Fast charge current 0.9±10% A 55
Pre-charge voltage ≤6V±0.5 V If the voltage less than 6V, the
charger
Pre-charge current 0.18±0.1 A will be in pre-charge status first.
If charger always
Charger Anew charge voltage 8.2±0.2 V
1 connect the battery
characters Battery fault identify voltage ≤4V±0.2 V
Battery fault current 50±40 mA
Permit Pre-charge Time ≤30 min
In the condition of battery
Maximum charge time ≤5 Hour safety
Stop charge current 0.18±0.15 A Battery good
Stop charge battery if
Charge temperature 0～55 temperature beyond this scope
Sm-Bus should have function to read the content of EEPROM that locate in battery
pack. The content will include battery ID, battery temperature, produce time,
capacitance and so on. The detailed content will depend battery pack manufacturer
SM-bus
2 and the charger must have function to read this parameter. So, the charger may
Function accomplish a smart charger according battery’s status.
SM-BUS can be shared by power supply IESP2027A1891 and other master
equipments.

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3.2.1.1 LED Function

There will have one package but two LED to show the battery status in the charger’s surface. One
LED’s color is green, the other LED’s color is red.
Item Condition Green Red Show color

No battery but have
1 Bright Bright Orange
AC power
2 Only Charge Blink Dark Green Blink
3 Full Charged Bright Dark Green Bright
Battery over
4 Dark Blink Red blink
temperature
5 Battery Failure Dark Bright Red Bright
Blink: 1s dark, 1s bright.
Mechanical
Volume of Charger
The volume of charger is Length * Wide * High=114.5 mm×55 mm×32 mm. we want to use a small package
and hope the charger looks good than competitor.
Connector and Cable Specification

The length of cable defined as table 6.1 shows. L1 cable can change and replace for different
country and L3 cable can’t change or replace. The output connector and cable class or style shows
as table 6.2. Picture 6.1 and table 6.3 shows the connector’s pin and signal. In picture of 6.1, the
back of connector face reader. The color of cable is black.
W1 H1
L1 L2 L3
Table 6.1
L1 L2 L3 W1 H1 Length of Sum
1000mm 114.5mm 800mm 55mm 32mm
Table 6.2
Output Connector LEMO FGA.0B.305.CLYD56
Output Cable Style UL2464 24AWG 5C+B

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3.2.1.2 Charger Connector Wiring
Table 6.3 Signal of Connector’s Pin

Pin Signal Wire’s Color Comment
Charge battery, should use thick line, more thick more
1 Ground Black
good.
2 SM-bus’s clock Blue Can use thin line
3 SM-bus’s data line Brown Can use thin line
Charger power
4 supply
Orange Charge battery, should use thick line
5 9V Power Supply Red Supply for device, should use thick line
1
2 5
3 4
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3.3 Technical Description
3.3.1 Product Perspective

The USM Go is a new design portable flaw detector, which leverages the platform of Phasor XS by its
hardware and software design, especially reusing most of the software design on the PPC. One
highlight point is that USM Go will introduce the Digital Gain to replace the traditional analog voltage
control gain amplifier (VCA) in the portable flaw detector, Digital Gain can improve the noise and
provide whole dynamic range.
3.3.2 Product Functions

The primary functions are outlined below
• Digital Gain dynamic range of 110 dB, with 0.2dB step
• 2 gates (A and B), support triggering gate B by gate A.
• DAC / TCG
• Thickness Data logger writing files to the SD card
• Square wave pulser as software enabled option, simulated spike pulser standard
• Joystick controllable friendly user menu leveraged from Phasor XS
• 5.0” Colored WVGA (800x480) resolution LCD screen
• Battery or external supply powered
3.3.3 User Classes and Characteristics

Flaw detection, here the product is used to find flaws in the solid material like steel, and evaluate
the size of a flaw by echo measurement. The major use of this product will be welding inspection.
Thickness measuring is another application where the product is used to measure the thickness of
materials like plates or pipes. The USP will provide rudimentary thickness measuring capabilities,
but the hardware will be used as a platform for a follow on product similar to the DMS2.
3.3.4 Operating Environment

The USP shall be compliant with the IP67 sealing standard.
Operating temperature range: 0C to 55C
Storage temperature range: -20C to 60C with battery.
The product uses an approximately 30 Watt Hour battery, however, it can also be powered by an
external power supply / charger, which can charge the battery when plugged.

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3.3.5 Design and Implementation Constraints

The design of USP will leverage much from the Phasor XS, especially on the PowerPC software, so
that the Freescale’s PowerPC MCU, MPC855T, should remain unchanged to avoid many extra
rework on software.
In addition, we will keep Xilinx as the FPGA vendor, due to the existed implement tools and many
design resources that can be reused.
New LCD with WVGA resolution 800H X 480V pixels
3.3.6 User Interface

The user interacts with the instrument through the keypad, the joystick and the transmissive color
TFT LCD with LED backlight.
A membrane keypad is not used. The joystick acts as the major role in menu navigation. It is an
analog joystick allowing continuous measurement of the horizontal and vertical deflection to aid in
acceleration of GUI parameter adjustments.
There are also four hard keys with a rubberized surround activating switches directly mounted to
the PCB.
The LCD has WVGA (800 X 480 pixels) resolution, good contrast and brightness performance to
provide good visibility in either indoors or outside in direct sunlight.
3.3.7 Hardware Interfaces
3.3.7.1 Probe Connectors

Two LEMO-00 connectors with standard thickness gauge spacing (approximately 12.5 mm
CTC, with a keying indentation in the case) for connecting either dual element probes or
single BNC / LEMO-0S connector adapter. LEMO00 cable should be designed for dual BNC /
LEMO-0S application. One connector marked with TX (Green) has a square wave pulser
circuit and the other connecter marked with RX (Red) has a receiver. In the single element
mode, the TX and RX are shorted internally.
The probe connectors are a watertight type to insure the IP67 environment requirement.
This instrument is capable of supporting the GEIT AutoV probe assembly. Circuits are taken
from the design of the DMS2 instrument:
− The transmit connector is capable of supplying 15 VDC with a source impedance of 100
ohms on the center conductor to power the transducer.
− The transmit connector is capable of dialog probe communications. This means an
optically isolated relay and FET to synchronize the dialog memory device.
− The receive connector is capable of transmitting a TTL level signal with a source
impedance of 10 k Ohms to select the longitudinal vs. creeper wave set of transducers.

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3.3.7.2 SD Connector
This connector allow an SD-Card to be inserted or removed from the instrument. All setup,
report and data logger files will be stored on this card. Upgrade of the instrument also
occurs through this card.
There is strong product management need that this be a full size SD card rather than a mini
or micro size SD. In addition to being more commonly available, the full size cards provide a
wireless network capability that we have not found in the smaller formats.
3.3.7.3 UT Output Connector

This is a connector with 7 pins. One pin is a SAP output, another pin is an ALARM output and
a third pin is GROUND. An RS232 port is also implemented on this connector with 4 reserved
pins. The RS232 it only used only for GEIT internal testing and perhaps some service trouble-
shooting inquiries and resetting the serial number on a replacement board.
3.3.7.4 USB Interface

A micro USB interface connector is included. The only function of this shall be to provide a
way to mount the SD card in the USP instrument on a PC as a memory device, similar in
operation to most consumer digital cameras.
No remote control of the instrument is supported through the USB connection
3.3.7.5 External Power Supply / Charger Connector

This is a rugged (5 thousand cycles) 5-pin connector. One pin supplies DC power for the
instrument; another pin provides a CC/CV charger power to charge the battery inside the
instrument and a third pin for the GROUND connection. SMBus uses the remaining 2 pins to
implement a smart charging.
3.3.7 Software Interfaces

All file I/O with the instrument shall be through the SD card, either by removing the card and
connecting externally to a PC, or by connecting through the USB interface.
The instrument software is capable of interfacing to SD cards with all currently available memory
capacities. The instrument is capable of using greater than 2 GB SD cards.
Remote control of the instrument through the RS232 port is not a supported function for customer
use. A limited subset of commands has been implemented to support automated manufacturing
tests for internal GEIT purposes only. The issue has been raised of remote codes being necessary
for our customers to use in their own automated testing and certification procedures. It is the
proposal of the USP team that this be accomplished by offering for sale our internally designed test
bench and software. No customer documented and supported remote codes will be part of the
first release of the USP.
Remote codes implemented in the USM Go are the same codes used in the conventional channel of
the PhasorXS. See Section 5.4.4 of this manual for available commands.

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3.4 System Features
3.4.1 Hardware
3.4.1.1 LCD Display

Active Area: 108.0mm (W) X 64.8mm (H), 5.0inch Diagonal
Pixel Resolution: 800 (W) X 480 (H) dot
Contrast ratio: ≥300
Vertical Viewing Angle ± 45°
Horizontal Viewing Angle ± 60°
Brightness: ≥200 cd/m2
3.4.1.2 Pulser- All pulser measurements taken according to EN12668 specifications

Pulser Mode: Simulated spike standard, Uni-polar square wave optional
via software control
Pulser Voltage (SQ Mode): 120V to 300V with 10V step in a tolerance of 10%
Pulser falling / rising time: max 10 ns
Pulser Width (SQ Mode): 30 ns to 500 ns with 20ns step in a tolerance of 10%
Pulser Power (SQ Mode): At least 1.5 W
Pulser Amplitude (Spike Mode): Low – 120V, High – 300V
Damping: 50 or 1000 ohms, selectable on the transmit side. There
shall be a fixed 1000 ohm input impedance on the receive
side, yielding an effective 50 or 500 ohm impedance when
operated in single mode.

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3.4.1.3 Receiver
Digital Gain is applied for the USM Go instrument. The Digital Gain is composed of 4 amplifier legs
with different fixed gain and 4 12-bit Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADC), and FPGA select the data
from the four data stream and implement the final digital gain by a LUT multiplication, in a step of
0.2dB.
Figure 0-1 is the diagram of the four different amplifier legs.
12-Bit
40dB
ADC
Input
Impedance
12-Bit
16dB
ADC
FPGA
12-Bit
-8dB
ADC
12-Bit
-32dB
ADC
Figure 0-1 Fixed Gain Amplifier Legs Diagram

With a 1Vpp ADC full-scale range, the equivalent full-scale input voltage of 4 amplifier legs is 40Vpp,
2.5Vpp, 160mV and 10mV. And the digital gain plan can be described by the Figure 0-2 on the next page.

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Input Range ADC0
40Vpp 0dB
Digital Gain
Range
10Vpp 12dB
24 dB (4 ADC1
bits)
2.5Vpp 24dB
Digital Gain
Range
0.63Vpp 36dB
24 dB (4 ADC2
bits)
0.16Vpp Display 48dB
Resolution Digital Gain
8 bits Range
40mVpp 60dB
24 dB (4 ADC3
bits)
10mVpp Display 72dB
Resolution
2.5mVpp 8 bits Digital Gain 84dB
Range
36 dB (6
0.63mVpp Display bits) 96dB
Resolution
156uVpp 8 bits 108dB
Display
Resolution
6 bits
Figure 0-2 Digital Gain Plan

With this plan, at the maxim 110dB gain we will make a 124uVpp signal to full scale with about 6
bits resolution for display. The gain leg setting may be changed during design period to make
display resolution balance over all gain range.
Another requirement for the receiver is that the total impedance to these 4 amplifier legs needs to
be 1000Ω±5%.
Analog Bandwidth: 0.2MHz-20MHz
Equivalent input noise: 80 nV per root Hz
Amplifier Recovery:
Temporal Resolution: < 1 μS per EN12668
Dead Time After Transmitter Pulse: < 10 μS
Input linearity method E317, 2% linearity, all 4 ADCs output data.

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3.4.1.4 Digitization
Analog data is sampled and digitized with four 12-bit ADC at 50MHz simultaneously for digital gain
purpose, and selected digital amplified data will be 4X interpolated to provide a single 200MHz data
stream in the FPGA for other post-process like gate evaluation and AScan compression.
A 32-taps digital filter will be implemented in the FPGA with register coefficients programmed by
PowerPC, which make it flexible to change the filter to be one of 7 possible filters: Broad Band,
1MHz, 2MHz, 5MHz, 10MHz, Low Pass and High Pass. The 3dB bandwidth of these 7 filters are
specified below
Broad Band: 0.5 - 15 MHz

1MHz: 0.5-1.5 Mhz
2MHz (2.25 in German language mode): 1-3 Mhz
5MHz (4 in German language mode): 2.5-7.5 Mhz
10MHz: 5-15 Mhz
Low Pass: 0.2 - 2.5 MHz
High Pass: 8.0 - 15 MHz
The maximum display range shall be 4.8ms (557” or 14016mm at steel longitudinal wave), with
display delay range of –15 us to 3500us and probe delay range of 0 to 1000us, so that the total
digitization range will be range from –15us to 9.3ms with resolution of 20ns
The SAP pulse width will be fixed 20us.
The sound velocity, which can be range from 1000 to 16000m/s, will be limited with the display
range because the total digitization range limit.
The PRF will be in a range from 15Hz to 2000Hz, with 5Hz steps, and the maximum PRF setting will
be limited by both display range and maximum pulser power limit according to the pulser setting
including damping value, pulser amplitude and width.
The SAP pulser will occur at a fixed frequency determined by the PRF

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3.4.1.5 Gates
3.4.1.5.1 Gate Modes

There are totally 4 rectification modes listed in Table 0-1, and 4 capture modes listed in Table 0-2.
We will adopt all 4 rectification modes, while only Peak and Flank capture modes will be used in
the USP.
Rectification Meaning
Mode
Positive (POS) all negative values set to 0
Negative (NEG) all positive values set to 0
Full wave (FW) all negative values multiplied
with - 1
RF original signal
Table 0-1 Rectification Modes
Capture mode
Peak
Flank
J-Flank
Table 0-2 Capture Modes
The result in the RF mode depends on the sign of gate threshold. If the gate is placed in positive
area then treat it as in Positive rectification mode, if the gate is placed in the negative area then
treat it as in Negative rectification mode.
The slave start mode needs to be implemented also in order to have a gate B can be triggered by
gate A TOF for the thickness measurement applications. The slave start mode is described in Table
0-3.
Slave Start Meaning
off Gate delay start refers to the sender
pulse.
on Gate delay start is the time of flight in
gate A. If no valid TOF in A, Gate B
never runs.
Table 0-3 Gate B Slave Start Mode
When displaying gate parameters and results related to a gate, text shall be the same color as the
gate. Gate A shall be green, gate B shall be blue.

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3.4.1.5.2 Special Cases
3.4.1.5.2.1 Threshold Reached Exactly

The behavior of gate trigger and alarm are described in Table 0-4. If a threshold is reached exactly
then this is not considered an event. It is treated like in mechanics: A specification 10mm±1mm
means that 9mm and 11mm are considered ok. Measurement values at the borders of the
tolerance interval are considered ok. For ultrasound measurements the threshold is the border of
the tolerance interval and thus considered ok.
Yes No No
Slave echo triggered
Coincidence Yes No No
Alarm
Anti- No No Yes
set
coincidence
Table 0-4 Threshold Reached Exactly

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3.4.1.5.2.2 Gate Starts Inside Echo
Figure 0-3 Gate Starts Inside Of An Echo
In order to trigger an event in a capture mode in which the threshold is involved (flank before or
after), the threshold must always be crossed from lower to higher absolute values. This means that
in the case depicted in Figure 4-4 no flank events are detected.
3.4.1.5.2.3 Limited Echo

Peak measurement
Figure 0-4 Limited Echo
If a signal exceeds 100% full scale of the digitizer in peak mode then the TOF when it reaches full
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3.4.1.5.2 Gate Result Acculation

Gate results must be accumulated when the period of displaying or storing results is longer than
the measurement period. For example if the PRF is 10kHz, but the screen refresh rate is only 60Hz
then all measurements in one 60Hz screen refresh interval must be accumulated to 1 value which
will then be displayed on the screen.
If both peak amplitude and TOF are requested, then Amp and TOF must always come from the
same measurement! There is an exception from this rule: If there is no valid TOF value because the
threshold is not exceeded then the amplitude is accumulated like in peak mode until the threshold
is exceeded for the first time. Without this exception no peak amplitude would be displayed before
the threshold is exceeded.
Flaw measurements are usually done in peak mode. For flaw measurements the size of the defect is
the primary result so the compression interval accumulates the maximum peak (coincidence) or the
minimum peak amplitude (anticoincidence).
Coincidence is by far the most often used mode. The tester wants to know how big a defect is so he
is looking for the highest peak amplitude.
Anticoincidence is usually used for a coupling check: If the echo drops below the threshold then
coupling was bad.
Table 0-5 describes the gate result accumulation behavior in two capture modes used by USP
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A
Shot I
A1
Gn
t
t1
A2
A
Shot II
Gn
t
t2
A
Shot III
A3
Gn
t
t3
A2
A
Shot I + II + III Result of maximum peak compression
A3 (coincidence):
A1 Amp = A2, TOF = t2
Gn Result of minimum peak compresion
(anticoincidence):
t Amp = A1, TOF = t1
t1 t2 t 3
Table 0-5 Peak Mode Gate Result Accumulation

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3.4.1.6 Ascan
3.4.1.6.1 AScan Commpression and Plotting

In addition to the compression section below, the ASCAN processing algorithm must be capable of
interpolating as many as four points between each upsampled data point when the ASCAN range is
set very narrow to guarantee that there are more than 800 (full number of display pixels) points with
which to bucketize.
3.4.1.6.2 AScan compression values

The data for measurement and for A scan display are independent. The data for display are
supplied by A scan compression. The A scan compression module send the amplitude values to
display logic in time sequence. In USP, the number of amplitude values is 800 for one single A scan.
Since the ADC samples of an A scan are far more than 800, there are squeezes among samples,
and the consequence is the amplitude value might be positive and negative at the same time,
named as bipolar value. The bipolar value is sent with the positive part and the negative part. For a
positive unipolar value, the negative part is set to 0. And vice versa. Figure illustrates the possible
values form the A scan compression.
Postive Amplitue
Negative Amplitue
Values from AScan Compression

Users may change the range of USP, and the number of ADC samples to be processed is changed
too. It affects the display of USP. The AScan compression will take the data in range and compress
them according to the range parameter from main processor. The number of amplitude value will
keep no change to 800.

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3.4.1.6.3 AScan Plotting

Curve plotting algorithm is a bit complicated. Because the amplitude at a horizontal position could
be both positive and negative, special care must be taken to make sure the plotted curve reflects
this possibility. Consider the condition that a positive unipolar value is followed by a bipolar value.
There are two possibilities to plot the curve in RF mode.
Correct plotting order Incorrect plotting order introduces

an unwanted zig-zag
What the actual curve is can’t be determined according to the data from AscanCompression
module, like the example above. But the left curve has the higher possibility. To keep coherence, the
curve is plotted with a special rule. The general idea is, if both positive and negative amplitudes at a
horizontal position are non-zero, an additional vertical line must be plotted between both peaks.
The order of the selecting the positive or negative peak is based on the end point of last plotting.
Otherwise, an unwanted zig zag will be plotted around the zero crossing when the rectification
mode is RF.

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In order to explain the sequence of how to select the start point and the end point of a line, a set of
data are used as the examples. Refer to the figure below. A and B are the peaks of two unipolar
values. Both of them are positive. C, D and E, F are the positive/negative peaks of two bipolar values.
G is the negative peak of last value.
• Adjacent two unipolar values

For two unipolar values, the plotting method is to connect them together. For instance, in the
figure above, A and B are the positive peaks of 2 adjacent values, the plotting sequence is
from A to B; A is the start point and B is the end point.
• Bipolar value next to a unipolar value
If the previous value is a unipolar and the current value is bipolar, the line which connects
the unipolar value and the bipolar value needs to be plotted. The end point of this line is
determined by the unipolar value. If the unipolar value is positive, then the end point is the
positive point of bipolar value; if the unipolar value is negative, the negative point of bipolar
value is selected as the end point. For bipolar value, an extra line must be plotted to connect
the positive peak and the negative peak of the bipolar value. The end point of last plotting
will be the start point of the extra line; the other point of the bipolar value is the end point.
For instance, in the figure above, B is the unipolar value, and the C, D is the next bipolar
value. The sequence of plotting is from B to C, then from C to D.
• Adjacent two bipolar values
There should be a line to connect these 2 adjacent bipolar values. The start point of this line
is the end point of the 1st bipolar value’s extra line. The end point is come from the 2nd bipolar
value, and it is determined by the start point. If the start point is positive, then the negative
peak of the 2nd bipolar value is selected as the end point; if the start point is negative, then
the end point is the positive peak of the 2nd bipolar value. For instance, in the figure above,
the CD and EF are 2 adjacent bipolar values. The end point of CD’s extra line is D (negative); it
becomes the start point of the line between 2 bipolar values. So the E (positive) is the end
point of this line. The extra line of EF will use E as the start point. The sequence of plotting is
from D to E, then from E to F.

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Unipolar value next to bipolar value

There is a line to connect the bipolar value and the unipolar value. The start point of this line
will use the end point of the extra line of bipolar value. For instance, in the figure above, the
E-F is a bipolar value, and a unipolar value G is followed. The plotting sequence should be
from F to G, since F is the end point of E-F’s extra line.
Following step-by-step drawing summarizes the plotting sequence.
Star End Start End

t
Start
End End
Start
1 2 3
End
End
Start Start
4 5 6
Note, this section illustrated how to determine the start point and the end point of a line. It is
possible to use other way to plot the line smoothly in actual implementation.

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4.0 Care and Maintenance:

4.1 Care of the Instrument
Clean the instrument housing and display using a soft cloth lightly dampened with water or a mild
window-cleaning product. Never use harsh solvents as they could cause the plastic to become
brittle or damaged.
4.2 Proper Cable Handling

• Avoid twisting or knotting of the cable
• Grasp the cable only by the connectors when connecting or disconnecting it from the
instrument.
4.3 Batteries
Periodically inspect the batteries for signs of leakage or corrosion. If either occurs, remove and
replace ALL the batteries. Take care to properly dispose of the defective batteries.

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5.0 Important Supplemental Information:

5.1 Resetting the Operating Software:
5.2 Firmware Updates:

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5.3 Web Site Information:

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5.4 Serial I/O Interface:
5.4.1 General Information

• Communication port properties: 57600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, No parity.
• The maximum command string length is 224 characters.
• One or more spaces are used to delimit command string elements.
• All values are entered as hexadecimal.
• All commands are case insensitive.
• One or more spaces are used to delimit command string elements.
• All values are entered as hexadecimal

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5.4.2 HyperTerminal Setup

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5.4.3 Special Characters and I/O Control for Character Based Modes
PPC Serial I/O Special Characters & Control

CHARACTER DESCRIPTION
] Recalls the previously buffered command when received as the first
(ASCII 0x5D) character in a new command. The recalled command can be modified.
ECHO: NO. Previous command is transmitted via the UART.
BUFFER: NO.
\ Repeats the previously buffered command when received as the first
(ASCII 0x2F) character in a new command.
ECHO: NO. Previous command is transmitted via the UART.
BUFFER: NO.
BACKSPACE Removes previous character from the command buffer.
(ASCII 0x08) ECHO: YES. BELL (ASCII 0x07) echoed if buffer is empty.
BUFFER: NO.
ESCAPE Marks the beginning of a new command. NOT REQUIRED!
(ASCII ECHO: YES, as a ‘*’ character.
0x01B) BUFFER: YES, as a ‘*’ character.
* Marks the beginning of a new command. NOT REQUIRED!
(ASCII ECHO: YES.
0x01B) BUFFER: YES.
CARRIAGE Marks the end of a new command and starts the command parser.
RETURN ECHO: NO, command parser sends the CR to signal when the command
(ASCII 0x0D) execution has completed.
BUFFER: YES.
LINE FEED Not used, discarded.
(ASCII 0x0A) ECHO: NO.
BUFFER: NO.
BELL Bell character.
(ASCII 0x07) ECHO: Yes, replaces received character is buffer is full or replaces the
BASKSPACE character if buffer is empty.
BUFFER: Yes, replaces received character is buffer is full or replaces the
BASKSPACE character if buffer is empty.
; Semicolon. Used to add a comment. All characters after the “;” are
(ASCII 0x07) ignored. Can be used after a command or on a line by itself. Use of
commands is command dependant.
ECHO: Yes.
BUFFER: Yes.

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5.4.4 Serial Commands:

Note: These commands are not to be given to customers!
PPC Serial I/O Commands
AB Read conventional channel Gate B amplitude result
{DEC DATA}
[ESC|*]AB
Returns the amplitude value.
1 count = 0.1% SH
AD[ n] Read or Set conventional channel gate A start

{HEX DATA}
ESC|*]AD[ n]
AD.[ n] where n = 0 to 1AA54A0* (0.000 to 27940.000 mm)
{DEC DATA}
ESC|*]AD.[ n]
where n = 0 to 27940000* (0.000 to 27940.000 mm)
1 count = 0.001 mm
*
actual limits dependant on system settings
AG s Perform the ‘AUTO-80’ gain adjustment on the specified gate. The

{FLAG} system gain is adjusted so that the peak signal in the specified
gate is set to 80% screen height.
[ESC|*]AG s
where s = A or a … set the peak signal in gate-A to 80%
= B or b … set the peak signal in gate-B to 80%
MESSAGES
“Error: Automatic Gain Adjustment Failed”
Indicates that the signal in the specified gate is below
threshold or that the dynamic range of the system gain cannot
achieve 80% screen height.
AM[ n] Read/Set the Gate A logic mode.

{DEC DATA}
[ESC|*]AM[ n]
where n = 0 … OFF
= 1 … POSITIVE (COINCIDENT)
= 2 … NEGATIVE (ANTICOINCIDENT)
AT[ n] Read or set conventional channel Gate A threshold

{HEX DATA}
[ESC|*]AT[ n]
AT.[ n]
{DEC DATA}
where n = FFFFFFA1 to FFFFFFFB (-95% to –5% SH)
AND
5 to 5F (5% to 95% SH)
[ESC|*]AT.[ n]
where n = -5 to -95)
AND
5 to 95
1 count = 1% SH, 2’s complement hex value
The threshold programmed into hardware is set appropriately for

the current rectification mode. The absolute value is used in
negative, positive and fullwave rectification modes. A negative
threshold value is applied in RF rectification mode.

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AW[ n] Read or set conventional channel Gate A Width
{HEX DATA}
[ESC|*]AW[ n]
AW.[ n]
{DEC DATA}
where n = 3E8 to 1AA54A0* (1.000 to 27940.000 mm)
[ESC|*]AW.[ n]
where n = 1000 to 27940000* (1.000 to 27940.000 mm)
*
1 count = 0.001 mm
BA[ n] Read or Set conventional channel gate B start

{HEX DATA}
ESC|*]BA[ n]
BA.[ n] where n = 0 to 1AA54A0* (0.000 to 27940.000 mm)
{DEC DATA}
ESC|*]BA.[ n]
where n = 0 to 27940000* (0.000 to 27940.000 mm)
1 count = 0.001 mm
*
BC N/A. Previously used in Phasor XS. Leave blank if possible.
BL[ n] Read/Set the display backlight level. The backlight level is a

{HEX DATA} hexadecimal value (0x01 = minimum, 0x0A = maximum).
[ESC|*]BL[ n]
where n = 01, 02, 03, … 0A (hexadecimal backlight level)
BM[ n] Read/Set the Gate B logic mode.

{DEC DATA}
[ESC|*]BM[ n]
where n = 0 … OFF
= 1 … POSITIVE (COINCIDENT)
= 2 … NEGATIVE (ANTICOINCIDENT)
BS N/A. Previously used in Phasor XS. Leave blank if possible.
BS Read the battery status

{DEC DATA}
[ESC|*]BS
Returns the battery level and average voltage.
Output string is “LEVEL = n, AVG VOLTAGE = v”
Where n = battery symbol level 0 to 10
0 indicates battery symbol empty
10 indicate battery symbol full
>10 indicates battery monitor falure
v = average battery voltage in volts
EXAMPLE
LEVEL = 10, AVG VOLTAGE = 11.658

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BT[ n] Read or set conventional channel Gate B threshold
{HEX DATA}
[ESC|*]BT[ n]
BT.[ n]
{DEC DATA}
where n = FFFFFFA1 to FFFFFFFB (-95% to –5% SH)
AND
5 to 5F (5% to 95% SH)
1 count = 1% SH, 2’s complement hex value
[ESC|*]BT.[ n]
where n = -5 to -95)
AND
5 to 95
1 count = 1% SH
The threshold programmed into hardware is set appropriately for

the current rectification mode. The absolute value is used in
negative, positive and fullwave rectification modes. A negative
threshold value is applied in RF rectification mode.
BW[ n] Read or set conventional channel Gate B Width

{HEX DATA}
[ESC|*]BW[ n]
BW.[ n]
{DEC DATA}
[ESC|*]BW.[ n]
where n = 1000 to 27940000* (1.000 to 27940.000 mm)
*
1 count = 0.001 mm
C0 – C5 Display CRC value

{HEX DATA}
[ESC|*]C0: read calculated main code flash ROM CRC
[ESC|*]C1: read stored main code flash ROM CRC
[ESC|*]C2: read calculated upload code flash ROM CRC
[ESC|*]C3: read stored upload code flash ROM CRC
[ESC|*]C4: read calculated boot code flash ROM CRC
[ESC|*]C5: read stored boot code flash ROM CRC
C6 N/A. Previously used in Phasor XS. Leave blank if possible.
CT N/A. Previously used in Phasor XS. Leave blank if possible.
CX N/A. Previously used in Phasor XS. Leave blank if possible.
CY N/A. Previously used in Phasor XS. Leave blank if possible.
D1 Read conventional channel Gate A TOF.

{HEX DATA}
[ESC|*]D1
Returns the gate A TOF.
1 count = 5 ns
DB[ n] Read/Set conventional channel gain value

{HEX DATA}
[ESC|*]DB[ n]
where n = 0 to 44C
1 count = 0.1 dB, gain resolution = 0.2 dB

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DD[ n] Read/Set conventional channel display delay
{HEX DATA}
[ESC|*]DD[ n]
where n = FFFFC568 to 003567E0 (-15.000 to 3500.000 ns)
1 count = 1 ns, 2’s complement hex value
DM[ n] Read/Set conventional channel dual mode

{FLAG}
[ESC|*]DM[ n]
where n = 0 … dual mode off
= 1 … dual mode on

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DR[ n, d0, d1] Data recorder development support.
{DEC DATA}
[ESC|*]DR[ n, d0, d1]
where n specifies the data record support function.
d0, d1 are optional data recorder support parameters.
Command help text is displayed if the ‘DR’ command is issued

without parameters.
‘n’ is one of the following data recorder functions…
n = 1: DRSetFileSize
d0 = # of rows, limits = 0 to 2,147,483,647
d1 = # of columns,limits = 0 to 2,147,483,647
command response: CR
example: DR 1,10,20
sets a grid file with 10 rows and
20 columns.
example: DR 1,250,0
sets a custom linear file with 250
rows.
n = 2: DRSetTypeOfFile
d0 = filetype 1: grid file
2: custom linear file
example: DR 2 1
sets a grid type file.
n = 3: DRSetAdvanceDirection
d0 = direction 0: right
1: down
example: DR 3 1
move in a downward direction.
n = 4: DRSetNumberOfLocations
d0 = # locations, limits = 0 to 2,147,483,647
example: DR 4, 1250
sets 1250 location is a file.
n = 5: DRCreateFile
d0 = filename, limits = 'A'…'Z', 'a'…'z', '0'…'9'
command response: “ OK, ERROR ENUM = 0xhhhh”
where 0xhhhh is the error enumerator
as a hexadecimal value.
example: DR 5 UspGridFile
sets a filename of ‘UspGridFile’.
n = 6: DRSystemInit
no parameters required.
example: DR 6
n = 7: DRActivateFile
d0 = filename, limits = 'A'…'Z', 'a'…'z', '0'…'9'
example: DR 7 UspGridFile
activate a filename of ‘UspGridFile’.

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n = 8: DRGetFirstFile
command response: “ filename = ‘<filename>’.
n = 9: DRGetNextFile
command response: “ filename = ‘<filename>’.
n = 10: DRSend
d0 = attachment 0: no attachment
1: attach A-Scan
n = 11: DRSetActiveIndex
d0 = # of rows, limits = 0 to 2,147,483,647
d1 = # of columns, limits = 0 to 2,147,483,647
n = 12: DRDeleteActiveIndex
DT[ date|n] Read/Set the current date. Date setting formats…

{DEC DATA}
[ESC|*]DT dd-mm-yyyy OR [ESC|*]DT dd mm yyyy
where dd = day of the month (1 – 31)
mm = month (1 – 12)
yyyy = year (2000 – 2199)
Date read formats…

[ESC|*]DT[ n]
where n = date format
0: dd-mm-yyyy (default format)
1: mm-dd-yyyy
2: yyyy-mm-dd
3: mm/dd/yyyy
4: dd.mm.yyyy
DW[ n] Read/Set conventional channel display range

{HEX DATA}
[ESC|*]DM[ n]
*
limits dependant on velocity & system settings
1 count = 0.001 mm
E0 Enables UART character based mode with character echoing

disabled. Refer to section Error! Reference source not found.,
Error! Reference source not found..
[ESC|*]E0
E1 Enables UART character based mode with character echoing

enabled. Refer to section Error! Reference source not found.,
Error! Reference source not found.. This is the default mode.
[ESC|*]E1[[ ];comment…]
E2 Enables UART messaged based mode. Refer to section Error!

Reference source not found., Error! Reference source not found..
[ESC|*]E2

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ER Transmit Event Recorder Report
Refer to the event recorder description in this document.
[ESC|*]ER[ n[ flags]
where n = Specifies the last ‘n’ event records to be
transmitted. All event records are transmitted using
the default format if a value is not specified or if
the value is zero.
flags = Report formatting options. The flags can be grouped
together or separated by commas and spaces. The
flags can be specified in any order and are not case
sensitive.
S or s = Specifies space delimited fields. DEFAULT option.
C or c = Specifies comma delimited fields.
T or t = Specifies tab delimited fields.
E or e = Disables transmission of the event description.
P or p = Disables transmission of the field identifier prefix
strings (“ID:”, “FLAGS:” “DATE:” and “TIME:”).
D or d = Disables transmission of the event data identifier
prefix strings.
EXAMPLES: ER
Transmits all event records using the default format.
Sample command response…
ID: 0008, FLAGS: -G----, DATE: 2009/02/01, TIME: 13:02:37,
Software Version Date , VERSION: 02-FEB-09 TST PLSR
ER 0 ce
Transmits all event records using a comma delimiter.
The event record description is omitted from the
output. Sample command response…
ID,0008,FLAGS,-G----,DATE,2009/02/01,TIME,13:02:37,
VERSION,02-FEB-09 TST PLSR
ER 10 T,P,D
Transmits the last 10 stored event records using a tab
delimiter. The field identifier prefix strings are
omitted from the output. Sample command response…
0008^-G----^2009/02/01^13:02:37^Software Version Date ^
02-MAR-09 TST PLSR
EU Event Recorder User Defined Event.
Refer to the event recorder description in this document.
[ESC|*]EU user defined comment string
Up to 23 characters are stored in a user-defined event. User-

defined strings longer that 23 characters are accepted and
divided into sequential event records.

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FB addr data[ len] Fills a memory block with the specified data value. A length of
(8-bit data) 1 is used if the ‘len’ parameter is not specified. An error
message is returned if the specified address does not represent
FW addr data[ len] a valid memory region.
(16-bit data)
[ESC|*]FB addr data[ len][;comment…]CR
FL addr data[ len] (Fills a memory block with 8-bit data)
(32-bit data)
[ESC|*]FW addr data[ len][;comment…]CR
{HEX DATA} (Fills a memory block with 16-bit data)
[ESC|*]FL addr data[ len][;comment…]CR

(Fills a memory block with 32-bit data)
EXAMPLES: fw 0c000700 abcd 10 ;This is a comment!

Fills 10 word locations starting at address
0x0c000700 with a value of 0xABCD. The comment is
discarded.
fb c000700 0
Fills 1 byte location starting at address 0x0c000700
with a value of 0.
fl c00703 1c 4 ; Comments are ignored

Fills 4 long locations starting at Fills 4 long
locations starting at address 0x0cc000703 with a
value of 0x0000001c.
FK[ key] Enable/Disable Protection For USP Critical Flash ROM Data Areas
The USP calibration data, serial number data and options data
are stored in flash ROM. These critical data areas are protected
to from erasure and reprogramming. Each data area must be
unprotected before it can be modified. Only one data area can be
unprotected at any time. Unprotecting a specific data area
enables protection for the other data areas. All data areas are
protected if no key value is specified or if the key value is
unrecognized. All critical data areas are protected at power up.
[ESC|*]FK[ key]
where key = string specifying the flash ROM data area to
unprotect.
Key = 4441 unprotects the calibration data area
4753 unprotects the serial number data area
524C unprotects the options data area
all data areas are protected if key is not
specified
EXAMPLES: fk
Protects all critical data areas.
Command response…
CAL: PROTECTED, SNUM: PROTECTED, OPTIONS: PROTECTED
fk 4441
Unprotects all the calibration data area.
Command response…
CAL: UNPROTECTED, SNUM: PROTECTED, OPTIONS: PROTECTED
fk 4753
Unprotects all the serial number data area.
Command response…
CAL: PROTECTED, SNUM: UNPROTECTED, OPTIONS: PROTECTED
fk 524C
Unprotects all the options data area.
Command response…
CAL: PROTECTED, SNUM: PROTECTED, OPTIONS: UNPROTECTED

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FR[ n] Read/Set the filter selection.
{DEC DATA}
[ESC|*]FR[ n]
where n = the selected filter
n FILTER
0 1 MHz
1 2 MHz
2 2.25 MHz
3 4 MHz
4 5 MHz
5 10 MHz
6 13 MHz
7 BROADBAND
For a read operation the return string is: spn

where…
sp is a space character
n is the filter select number
FZ[ n] Read/Set instrument freeze state.

{HEX DATA}
[ESC|*]FZ[ n]
where n = Instrument Freeze State
0: Freeze mode off (not frozen)
1: Freeze mode on (frozen)
GR N/A. Previously used in Phasor XS. Leave blank if possible.
HA N/A. Previously used in Phasor XS. Leave blank if possible.
HB N/A. Previously used in Phasor XS. Leave blank if possible.
HC N/A. Previously used in Phasor XS. Leave blank if possible.
HD N/A. Previously used in Phasor XS. Leave blank if possible.
HE N/A. Previously used in Phasor XS. Leave blank if possible.
HF N/A. Previously used in Phasor XS. Leave blank if possible.
HG N/A. Previously used in Phasor XS. Leave blank if possible.
I0 – I5 Display code version and date strings.

{DEC DATA}
[ESC|*]I0: read main code version number
[ESC|*]I1: read main code version date
[ESC|*]I2: read upload code version number
[ESC|*]I3: read upload code version date
[ESC|*]I4: read boot code version number
[ESC|*]I5: read boot code version date
ID Returns the instrument identification string.
[ESC|*]ID
IM N/A. Previously used in Phasor XS. Leave blank if possible.

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5.4.5 Re-programming the Serial Number in to a Replacement PCB:
When replacing the circuit board, it is important to program the instrument’s serial number (the
serial number on the back case) in to the new board.
Use Hyperterminal and connect to the USM GO.

Enter the following commands:
*ZQ 0 INST_SN xxxxxxxxx [xxxxxxxxx = Serial Number, up to 16 characters]
*ZQ 1 BOD 01-01-2009 [01/01/09 = Instrument’s Born-on date]
*ZR
Notes:
• The “*” character indicates to press the <Esc> key
• Try to determine, from the old board, the BOD. If not, use the date that the instrument was
originally shipped to the customer. This will help maintain the age of the instrument,
regardless if the board has been changed.
• ZR stores the serial Number

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5.5 Serial Cable, LEMO LM.SD033.ABL, Global Part #1307542

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5.5.1 Adapting the 1307542 Cable to your Computer
Here is a chart to splice the 1307542 (GEIT Lwt Part #022-510-032) cable with the GEIT 022-506-841
Cable, to create a cable that you can hook to your computer’s RS232 Port:
Here is a chart to splice the 1307542 cable with the GEIT 022-509-051 Cable, to create a cable that
you can hook to one of your computer’s USB port.
USM Go TO USB-RS232 CABLE INTERCONNECT

USMGO USB-RS232 CABLE
Cable (509-051)
PCB WIRE PCB WIRE
FUNCTION PIN # COLOR PIN # COLOR
GROUND 7 VIO TP1 BRN
+5V 1 BRN N/C YEL
TXD TTL 5 GRN TP2 RED
CTS 4 YEL TP8 ORG
RXD TTL 6 BLU TP4 GRN
RTS N/C N/C N/C BLU
SAP 2 RED N/C BLK
ALARM 3 ORG N/C GRY

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5.5.2 The 506841 Serial Cable
Part of
022-256-390

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5.5.2.1 The 506841 Serial Cable BOM
Part Number Itm# Description Qty/Per

AP-0411252 000 ASY.PROC.00 LEMO/RG174 DL.COAX 0.
AP-0411342 000 ASSY PROC,LEMO CATALOG 100001 0.
TS1195 000 TS,CABLE TESTING AT ICT 0.
021-030-260 010 PART--RUBBER BOOT 1.
021-030-518 001 PART--CONN 7P PLUG STRT 1.
021-030-519 002 PART--STRAIN REL.180D BLK 1.
021-030-524 005 PART--COLLET .18D 1.
021-075-002 007 CLAMP,TIE DEX MICRO BAND # (E) 1.
021-085-014 006 PART--CBL 8 COND NO.28STD 6.
021-230-868 008 MARKER,WIRE,T&B#WES-1112 2.
021-609-231 003 SHELL,DB9 SER PC CABLE 1.
022-256-390 004 PART--DMEDL DB9 SERIALCBL 1.
110-070-006 010 BOOT,BLK,KINGS #1-1464-10 1.
110-075-040 009 TUBING,SHRINK,.188 DIA,BLK. .16
111-095-015 011 SFPA--STR REL STD LEMO DU 1

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5.5.2.1 Serial Cable 022-259-390 Board

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5.5.2.1.1 Serial Cable 022-259-390 BOM

BOM-256390 000 DME DL DB9 SERIAL PC CABLE (E) 0.
REF-256390 000 DME DL DB9 SERIAL PC CABLE (E) 0.
SCH-256392 000 DME DL DB9 SERIAL PC CABLE (E) 0.
021-031-281 002 CONN,9P,D-SUB,RECPT (E) 1.
021-256-391 001 DME DL DB9 SERIAL PC CABLE (E) 1.
024-041-001 000 X CAP,1UF,20%,16V,TANT,3216(E) 1.
024-041-002 000 PART--CPKM#T491C106K016AS 4.
024-790-010 000 IC,TI MAX232DW,LINEAR,SO16W(E) 1.

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5.5.3 The 509051 USB to Serial Cable
PCB: 022-258-920

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5.5.3.1 The 509051 USB to Serial Cable BOM

AP-0411252 000 ASY.PROC.00 LEMO/RG174 DL.COAX 0.
AP-0411342 000 ASSY PROC,LEMO CATALOG 100001 0.
AP-0412384 000 AP,USB CABLE 0.
TS1246 000 TS,USB TO LEMO CABLE 0.
021-030-260 004 PART--RUBBER BOOT 1.
021-030-518 001 PART--CONN 7P PLUG STRT 1.
021-030-519 002 PART--STRAIN REL.180D BLK 1.
021-030-524 005 PART--COLLET .18D 1.
021-085-014 006 PART--CBL 8 COND NO.28STD 6.
021-230-878 007 SHRINK TUBE,KROY,1/4"WHITE (E) 1.
021-611-965 000 CASE,USB;BOTTOM 1.
021-612-175 000 CASE,USB TOP 1.
022-258-920 003 LEGACY SERIAL TO USB PCB ASSY 1.
110-020-062 000 EPOXY PATCH,HYSOL 11C,BLK. .001
110-020-185 000 CASTALL RT10,RT10 & #403 (E) .001
111-095-050 000 STR RLF,DUAL PROBE,STRESSTEL 1.

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5.5.3.2 The 258920 USB to Serial Cable PCB

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5.5.3.2.1 The 258920 USB to Serial Cable PCB BOM

AP-0412415 000 AP,USB PCB 0.
BOM-258920 000 LEGACY SERIAL TO USB REFDES 0.
REF-258920 000 LEGACY SERIAL TO USB PCB ASSY 0.
REF-258921 000 LEGACY SERIAL TO USB FAB.SPEC 0.
SCH-258922 000 LEGACY SERIAL TO USB SCH 0.
TS1239 000 TS,USB SERIAL NUMBER PCB 0.
021-258-921 000 LEGACY SERIAL TO USB FAB 1.
024-030-050 000 CONN,4P,SMT USB A-TYPE (E) 1.
024-041-011 000 PART--X CAP 2.2 10% 10V 1.
024-042-024 000 CAP,22PF,CERAMIC,0805 (E) 2.
024-042-031 000 CAP,33PF,200V,5%,0805,CER (E) 2.
024-042-038 000 CAP,2.2UF,10%,10V,0805,CER (E) 1.
024-044-002 000 CAP,.1UF,16V,CER,0603,SMT (E) 5.
024-070-026 000 PART--FERRITE BEAD - SM 1.
024-109-720 000 USB SERIAL NUMBER ASSY 1.
024-120-121 000 XTAL,12.000MHZ (E) 1.
024-304-001 000 RES,10,1%,1/10W MIN,0805 (E) 4.
024-304-008 000 RES,1.5K,1%,1/10W MIN,0805 (E) 1.
024-304-015 000 RES,1.21K,1%,1/10W MIN,0805(E) 1.
024-304-047 000 RES,2K,1%,1/10W,MIN 0805 (E) 1.
024-304-056 000 RES,56K,1%,1/10W,MIN,0805 (E) 1.
024-304-098 000 RES,33.2,1/10W,1%,805,SMT (E) 2.
024-306-001 000 RES,10K,2%,63MW,0402 (E) 3.
024-306-014 000 RES,1K,2%,63MW,0402 (E) 2.
024-456-008 000 PART--DIODE BAT54S SOT-23 2.
024-790-543 000 IC,LT1762EMS8,LINEAR TECH (E) 1.
024-790-546 000 IC,TI #TUSB3410VF,PQFP32 (E) 1.
511-326-203 000 TEST FIX,SOLDER ALIGN,USB PCB 0.

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5.6 USM Go RS-232 and I/O Interface Adaptor

This Adaptor was designed and built to provide a standard 7 Pin Lemo RS-232 Interface to the USM
Go and also provide the SAP and Alarm Outputs for testing purposes.
Item #1
Item #2
Item #3
Item #4

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Item #5
5.6.1 USM Go RS-232 and I/O Interface Adaptor BOM 5.6.2 Adaptor Wiring Chart
Part Number Itm# Description Qty/Per Internal RS232
022-510-032 1 Lemo LM.SD033.ABL Cable 1 USMGO CABLE
081-456-123 2 TINY RED LED 17 RT85A DIODE * Cable (507-396)
021-024-418 3 Pomona Box, 3230 1 PCB WIRE PCB WIRE
022-507-396 4 Internal RS-232 Cable, Phasor 1 FUNCTION PIN # COLOR PIN # COLOR
021-305-218 5 150 Ohm, 1% Resistor * 1 GROUND 7 VIO 1/6 BRN/BLU
Misc X Small Heatshrink tubing x +5V 1 BRN 2 RED
TXD TTL 5 GRN 3 ORG
CTS 4 YEL 4 YEL
* or equivelent (any LED and Mounting will work, resistor RXD TTL 6 BLU 5 GRN
should be about 150 ohms) RTS 8 BLK -
SAP 2 RED -
ALARM 3 ORG -
N/C 7 VIO

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5.6.3 Internal RS232 Cable, Phasor/USN

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5.7 Using a Mini-USB Cable with the USM Go
A standard mini-usb cable can work with the USM Go’s USP Port.
The USB port of USM GO is intended to provide customers the access to the SD-Card in the
instrument directly, without having to remove the card and use a card reader. It's just like the
function of most digital camera.
Serial commands DO NOT work through the USB port.

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5.8 Understanding J-Flank Gating

J-Flank Gating
J-Flank gating is a technique for measuring time of flight and amplitude for ultrasonic echoes. This
technique evaluates the echoes as displayed on the ASCAN rather than based on the raw ultrasonic
RF data; that is, if an echo is compressed on the ASCAN due to having a long range displayed, the
gate results will be based on the echo envelope displayed rather than the individual lobes of the
pulse response that would be available to evaluate at the DAC sample rate.
The basic J-Flank technique measures the TOF to the first part of the signal that breaks the gate
threshold, and measures the amplitude of that same lobe. It does not necessarily measure the
largest amplitude in the gate.
Amplitude to
here.
Gate
RF Baseline
Time of Flight to
here.
Figure A - Uncompressed echo

The sketch above shows an echo as it might appear on an ASCAN with a small range selected. The
individual cycles of the ringing are clearly displayed, so the gate would evaluate this as shown, just
as it would with an upsample raw RF stream.

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The amplitude evaluation closes on the next zero crossing after the threshold is broken, so the
amplitude evaluation is slightly different in the case show below (a distorted signal):
Amplitude to
here.
Time of Flight to
here.
Figure B - Distorted Echo
Now imagine a similar echo on an ASCAN with a long range:
Amplitude to
here.
Time of Flight to
here.
Figure C - Echo from Fig. A compressed with long range, and a second, larger echo
Even though there is a larger echo later in the gate, the amplitude and time of flight are both taken
from the compressed echo packet that first breaks the threshold of the gate. Even though we have
ultrasonic information that would allow for better resolution of the TOF and amplitude numbers, we
need to calculate the amplitude and TOF from the compressed data.
In the example in Fig. C, the amplitude comes from the second positive cycle of the packet, the
maximum positive lobe. The time of flight will be from the same point as the original signal.
Since the TOF measurement always comes from the flank event that first breaks the gate, TOF may
be taken from the upsampled RF data stream to provide the best resolution. In order to get the
proper amplitude, we must know the “bucketizing” of the ASCAN around the flank event. We need
to know which of the upsampled data points are included in the same bucket with the sample
containing the flank event, and report the amplitude of that entire compressed “bucket”.

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One method for doing this might be to have the ASCAN algorithm create a table with as many
entries as points in the ASCAN. Each entry in the table would be the last raw data point in each
bucket. The gate would start with the raw data point of the flank event, look up the end point of the
bucket in the table, then search forward for the max amplitude between the flank and the end of
the bucket.
Another method might be to feed the compressed ASCAN into the gate and let it approximate the
TOF from the compressed data.

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6.0 Main Circuit Board Information
There are no plans to repair the circuit board, perhaps with the exception of replacing the joystick
controller, if necessary. The information in this section is for reference and interest.
This section contains clippings from the schematics, but not complete schematics. Complete
schematics are available on the GE Inspection Technologies network, although anything beyond a
simple repair to an analog cicuit would dictate an entire board replacement. Repairs to the digital
circuits (Power PC/FPGA/Etc.,) will be extreamly difficult, if not impossible. Also, GE Inspection
Technologies WILL NOT provide ANY circuit board repair support.

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6.1 Pulser
6.1.2 Pulser Voltage

The pulser voltage is controllable between 120V and 300V in a 10V step. A PowerPC controlled DAC
will output a voltage in 256 steps, which will be added to the feedback voltage to power supplier in
order to control the output voltage to meet the requirement. It is the task of PowerPC rather than
the FPGA to control the pulser voltage.
6.1.3 Pulser Power Protection

The pulser power dissipation is limited not to exceed the 1.5W rated capacity of power supplier
design. The PowerPC must use pulser voltage, pulser width and damping value to calculate the
power dissipation by each pulse, and limit the PRF to protect the pulser power supplier from
overburden. Thus FPGA runs freely with the parameters set by the PowerPC without checking
whether power limit is exceed or not.
6.1.4 Pulser Module

The function of pulser module in the FPGA is to turn on/off two external power MOSFET via drivers.
The control timing is as shown in the Figure 0-1 with pulser circuit, in which the Pulser_N and
Pulser_P is the output signals of FPGA. The Pulser_N is with negative polarity, while Pulser_P is with
positive polarity.
Pulser
0V
Pulser_P -5V 0V
3.3V 5V
0V
- HV
Internal
SAP
Pulser_N - HV
3.3V 5V
0V
-HV Power
Figure 0-1 Simplified Pulser Circuit Of USM GO

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After the falling edge of the SAP signal, FPGA outputs the Pulser_N pulse, which generate the
negative high voltage pulse and decides the pulse width. The Pulser_P is intended to drive the
output to ground after the pulse to produce a shape return rising edge. There is some delay
between Pulser_N and Pulser_P to avoid both MOSFET being conducted simultaneously. The pulser
widths of Pulser_N and Pulser_P are defined by the register Pulser_N and Pulser_P separately, and
delay between Pulser_N and Pulser_P is defined by the register Delay_NtoP.
Actual Pulser Circuit:
Damping
Select Relay
Dual Mode Relays:

To Pulser Connector P6
To Receiver Input Connector P7

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6.2 Amplification and Digitizing

USP receiver is composed of 4 amplifier and digitizer legs. The gain offset between amplifiers is
24dB. The amplification and digitizing path is illustrated in Figure 0-2, where x+y bits data means x-
bit mantissa and y-bit exponent.
A xHP0
FPGA
xADC0
40dB HP
D 12 16
A xADC1 xHP1
16dB HP
D 12 16
xLeg xNorm xAmplified xClipping
16 16+4 16+5 16
A xADC2 xHP2
-8dB HP 12+4 13+5
D 12 16
Gain LUT
Leg Gain
A xHP3 (0-110dB)
xADC3
-32dB HP
D 12 16
11
TCG Gain
Generator
Leg
Selector
Figure 0-2 Amplification and Digitizing Path
• The only Analog circuitry, in the USM GO’s receiver, is the four pre-amplifiers and the A/D
Convertors.
Receiver RF IN Circuit:
From Pulser
Dual Mode
Relays

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RF Input Phase Spliter:
+ Phase
Ctr Tap
- Phase
Coarse RF Input Attenuator, + Phase: Coarse RF Input Attenuator, - Phase:

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40dB Amplifier:
16dB Amplifier:
-8dB Amplifier:

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-32dB Amplifier:
40dB Signal Digitizer:
16dB Signal Digitizer:

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-8dB Signal Digitizer:
-32dB Signal Digitizer:

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6.2.1 High Pass Filter

A high pass filter is needed to remove the DC and low frequency part of the ultrasound signal, as
well as the DC offset from A/D converter and amplifiers. Each Input A/D converter path contains a
HP filter module.
The high pass filter is based on Alfred’s design of the PA4 project. The structure of the filter is as
Figure 0-3.
31/32
B(n)
+ Z-1 -
X(n) A(n)
Z-1 1/32
Y(n)
- Z-1
Z-2 +
Figure 0-3 AR Clipping High Pass Filter

An Auto-regressive low pass filter is used to filter out the low frequency part from the input signal,
which will be subtracted from input signal.
There is a clipping operation before AR filter. It clips the X(n) with range +/- M around B(n-1). This is
intended to avoid bringing too much impact during saturation or large pulse. The non-linear
clipping is not considered in the following analyzing in order to simplify the calculation. So let’s take
A(n) as X(n).
First calculate the transfer function of low pass part B(n).
⎛ 31 1 ⎞
B( z ) = ⎜ B( z ) + X ( z ) z −1 ⎟ z −1
⎝ 32 32 ⎠
31 1
B( z ) − B( z ) z −1 = X ( z ) z −2
32 32
Then the HP filter output Y(n) can be got as following equations.
( )
Y ( z ) = X ( z ) z −2 − B( z ) z −1
B( z ) z −1 = Y ( z ) + X ( z ) z −3
( ) ⎛ 31 ⎞ 1
Y ( z ) + X ( z ) z −3 ⎜1 − z −1 ⎟ = X ( z ) z −3
⎝ 32 ⎠ 32
31 31 31
y ( n) − y (n − 1) = − x(n − 3) + x(n − 4)
32 32 32
The frequency response of this IIR filter is drawn in Figure 0-4, and the –3dB low cutoff frequency is
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Figure 0-4 HP Filter Frequency Response
6.2.2 Digital Gain Module

Digital gain module is composed of the TCG gain generator, gain look up table and gain multiplier.
6.2.3 TCG Gain Generator

The TCG gain generator generates a 11-bit gain value ranges from 0dB to 110dB in a step of 0.1dB.
Figure 0-5 shows a 5-segment TCG gain curve example. The curve is defined with several PowerPC
accessible registers.
Gain
Slope2
100dB 100dB
Slope3
Slope1
Slope0
Static
40dB
Gain Slope4
30dB
20dB
10dB
Time
Point0 Point1 Point2 Point3 Point4

5us 8us 16us 20us 28us
Figure 0-5 TCG Gain Example

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6.3 On-Board Power Supplies
6.3.1 +3V Analog
6.3.2 +5V Digital
6.3.3 +15V Analog

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6.3.4 –350Volt Pulser

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6.3.5 +8.4v Power Supply:

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6.3.6 +3.3V Digital Power Supply:
6.3.7 Display Backlight Power Supply:
6.3.8 1.2v Digital Power Supply:

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6.3 Board Layout
Button Switches,
EC#1258524

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6.4 Board BOM

Manufacturer Manufacturer PN Quantity Designator
1 J3
TP17, TP18, TP19, TP20, TP21, TP22, TP23, TP24, TP31, TP32, TP33, TP34, TP35,
25 TP36, TP37, TP38, TP39, TP40, TP43, TP47, TP48, TP49, TP50, TP51, TP52
Actel AGL015V2-QNG68C 1 U8
AD AD8351ARMZ 4 U26, U27, U28, U29
AD AD9742ARZ 1 U22
ALPS SKHLLBA010 1 SW1
ALPS SKRBAAE010 4 SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7
CITIZEN CSX750FBB-3.6864M-UT 1 X1
CITIZEN CSX750FJB-50.000M-UT 1 U10
CITIZEN CS1012.000MABJ-UT 1 Y1
coilcraft 0603LS-102XJLC 8 L34, L37, L40, L43, L46, L49, L461, L491
Coilcraft LPS5030-103MLC 6 L10, L20, L29, L409, L412, L424, L30
Coilcraft LPS5030-332MLC 2 L410, L413
Coilcraft LPS5030-473MLC 2 L21, L26
coilcraft PWB2010L 1 T1
CTS 254TB103C60A 1 P5
Cypress CY62137EV30LL-45BVXIT 1 U4
Diodes DFLU1400-7 4 Z5, Z6, Z7, Z10
Fairchild 74VCXH16244MTD 1 U2
Fairchild FQD1P50 1 Q6
Freescale MPC855TZQ66D4 1 U1
Infineon BAS40-04 8 D7, D8, D9, D10, D11, D12, D16, D23
Intel PC28F640J3D-75 1 U3
ISSI IS42S16160D-7BL 2 U6, U7
ISSI IS61WV25616BLL-10BLI 1 U17
ISSI IS61WV51216BLL-10MLI 1 U18
ISSI IS61WV5128BLL-10BLI 2 U15, U16
C29, C30, C51, C52, C53, C54, C55, C56, C57, C69, C70, C87, C88, C89, C90, C91,
Kemet C0402C104K4RAC 18 C92, C95
Kemet C0603C100J5GAC 12 C42, C43, C76, C77, C78, C79, C82, C83, C84, C85, C201, C202
Kemet C0603C220J5GAC 9 C2, C3, C232, C261, C294, C303, C306, C315, C317
Kemet C0603C470K5GAC 8 C150, C151, C152, C153, C154, C176, C198, C199
Kemet C0603C620J5GAC 4 C292, C301, C304, C313
Kemet C0603C820J5GAC 4 C293, C302, C305, C314
Kemet C0603C101K5GAC 1 C195
Kemet C0603C471K5RAC 7 C162, C163, C164, C165, C169, C171, C175
Kemet C0603C103K5RAC 7 C19, C194, C205, C221, C287, C290, C291
C50, C65, C66, C67, C68, C71, C73, C74, C80, C132, C133, C134, C135, C136,
C137, C138, C139, C141, C142, C143, C144, C145, C146, C147, C148, C149,
C158, C159, C161, C168, C170, C172, C173, C174, C177, C179, C181, C183,
C187, C204, C206, C211, C212, C223, C225, C229, C241, C243, C245, C250,
C251, C253, C254, C255, C256, C257, C263, C265, C267, C269, C271, C280,
C283, C286, C289, C295, C296, C297, C298, C299, C300, C307, C308, C309,
Kemet C0603C104K5RAC 109 C310, C311, C312

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Kemet C0603C105K4RAC 11 C72, C75, C81, C178, C180, C182, C184, C209, C213, C217, C284
Kemet C0603C474K4RAC 1 C193
Kemet C0805C102K5RAC 1 C216
Kemet C0805C224J5RAC 1 C457, C214
Kemet T491A105K016AT 3 C39, C41, C200
Kemet T491C335K025AT 2 C188, C189
Kemet T491A475K010A 3 C64, C258, C131
Kemet T494B475K010AT 1 C203
Kemet T491D475M050AT 3 C218, C281, C285
Kemet T491A106K010AT 13 C4, C5, C6, C7, C16, C58, C93, C94, C111, C112, C140, C247, C248
Kemet T491B336K010AT 1 C160
Kemet T491D476K025AT 2 C185, C186
Kemet T491B107K006A 3 C266, C268, C270
Kemet T491C107K010AT 2 C86, C240
Kemet T491D107K016AT 5 C224, C227, C244, C249, C252
LEMO EPS.00.250.NTNP 2 P6, P7
LEMO HEA.0B.305.CLVP 1 J1
Linear LT3580EMS8E#PBF 1 U37
Linear LTC1427CS8-50 1 U30
Linear LTC2954ITS8-1 1 U402
Linear LTC3602EUF#PBF 1 U35
Linear LTC4412ES6#PBF 1 U33
Linear LTM9002CV-AA#PBF 2 U42, U43
Littlefuse 1812L150/12 2 F1, F2
Littlefuse SP724AHTG 7 U19, U20, U21, U23, U24, U39, U44
MICRO CRYSTAL CC7V-T1A 32.768KHZ +-20PPM 9PF 2 X2, X3
Molex 492250821 1 P13
Molex 5004451071 1 P1
Molex 512964594 1 P3
Molex 565790576 1 P14
MuRata BNX016-01 1 L402
MuRata DLP31SN551ML2 1 L18
MuRata DLW5BSN302SQ2 3 L27, L31, L33
MuRata DLW5BTN102SQ2 2 L411, L414
MuRata GRM31BR72J103KW01L 2 C190, C288
MuRata GRM55DR72J224KW01L 4 C191, C192, C196, C197
NXP IP4220CZ6 1 U32
NXP ISP1582BS 1 U31
OMRON G6KU-2F-Y DC5V 2 K1, K2
Onsemi BZX84C15LT1G 1 D14
Onsemi BZX84C39LT1G 2 Z8, Z9
Onsemi MBR0520LT1G 1 D20
Onsemi MBRA340T3G 4 Z2, Z4, Z403, Z411
Onsemi MMBT3906LT1 4 Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4
Onsemi MMSD4148T3G 2 D13, D15
Onsemi NTGS3455T1G 3 TR402, TR403, TR404
Onsemi P6SMB11CAT3G 1 Z201
PHYCOMP 235052210226 1 R23
Renata CR1632FH-LF 1 BT1
Rohm SML310MTT86 4 LED1, LED2, LED3, LED4
samtec BSE-020-01-F-D-A, 1 P2
ST BAT54S 8 D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D21, D22

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ST STD5NM60T4 1 Q7
TDK LDT565630T-041 1 T3
L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, L7, L8, L9, L11, L12, L13, L14, L15, L16, L17, L19, L22, L23,
TDK MPZ2012S221AT000 20 L32
TI ADS7830IPWR 1 U25
TI BQ4802LYPW 1 U5
TI CDCV304PW 2 U11, U12
TI TPS5410D 1 U34
TI TPS61040DBVR 1 U38
TI TPS61181RTET 1 U414
TI TPS62290DRV 1 U407
TI TPS73601DCQ 2 U9, U14
TI TPS77801D 1 U36
TI UCC37323D 2 U40, U41
VERO 20-313139 14 TP1, TP2, TP3, TP4, TP5, TP6, TP7, TP8, TP45, TP46, TP9, TP26, TP27, TP44
Vishay CRA06E08310K0F 5 RN17, RN18, RN19, RN20, RN21
RN1, RN2, RN3, RN4, RN5, RN6, RN7, RN8, RN9, RN10, RN11, RN12, RN13, RN14,
Vishay CRA06E08333R0F 16 RN15, RN16
R24, R25, R40, R41, R42, R43, R44, R45, R46, R59, R61, R63, R64, R65, R67, R71,
R76, R94, R105, R112, R114, R128, R129, R130, R131, R151, R152, R157, R158,
Vishay CRCW06030000Z0 40 R169, R173, R182, R185, R194, R196, R209, R211, R220, R239, R286
Vishay CRCW060310R0FK 3 R107, R108, R109
Vishay CRCW060322R0FKEA 1 R171
Vishay CRCW060333R0FK 2 R284, R285
Vishay CRCW060349R9FK 9 R70, R72, R73, R74, R75, R77, R78, R79, R142
R80, R81, R82, R83, R84, R85, R87, R88, R89, R90, R93, R95, R115, R170, R174,
R179, R183, R189, R193, R200, R204, R228, R230, R235, R236, R238, R240, R241,
Vishay CRCW0603100RFK 31 R242, R252, R266
Vishay CRCW0603240RFKEA 3 R219, R244, R262
Vishay CRCW0603280RFKEA 1 R222
Vishay CRCW0603300RFKEA 4 R118, R120, R122, R125
Vishay CRCW0603430RFKEA 1 R167
Vishay CRCW0603620RFKEA 2 R256, R270
Vishay CRCW0603680RFK 3 R180, R190, R201
Vishay CRCW06031K00FK 9 R98, R104, R113, R124, R127, R132, R206, R232, R233
Vishay CRCW06031K50FK 1 R291
Vishay CRCW06032K20FK 7 R29, R35, R140, R145, R146, R147, R149

Vishay CRCW06033K00FKEA 1 R218
Vishay CRCW06034K70FK 6 R91, R119, R121, R123, R126, R133
R99, R100, R101, R102, R116, R117, R154, R155, R156, R159, R160, R161, R168,
R207, R215, R217, R246, R247, R248, R249, R251, R254, R258, R263, R267, R268,
Vishay CRCW060310K0FK 69 R272, R274, R276, R277, R288, R289, R290, R293, R408, R411, R412

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Vishay CRCW060320K0FKEA 6 R250, R253, R259, R264, R265, R273
Vishay CRCW060336KFKEA 1 R165
Vishay CRCW060347K0FKEA 4 R134, R135, R136, R137
Vishay CRCW060382K0FKEA 2 R163, R425
R62, R86, R92, R97, R103, R111, R150, R153, R227, R409, R410, R414, R415,
Vishay CRCW0603100KFK 14 R260
Vishay CRCW0603200KFKEA 3 R221, R231, R287
Vishay CRCW0603470KFKEA 2 R208, R426, R413
Vishay CRCW0603909KFKEA 4 R172, R181, R191, R202
Vishay CRCW06031M00FKEA 6 R213, R216, R224, R225, R226, R283
Vishay CRCW06031M80JNEA 1 R229
Vishay CRCW08051R80FKTA 2 R187, R195
Vishay CRCW08054R70FKTA 2 R188, R192
Vishay CRCW080515R0FKEA 2 R186, R197
Vishay CRCW0805100RFKEA 4 R175, R176, R210, R212
Vishay CRCW12060000Z 7 R68, R205, R245, R255, R257, R261, R275

VISHAY GSD2004S-V 2 D17, D18
XILINX XC3S4000-4FGG676C 1 U13

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6.5 Amplifier Calibration

Looking at this Block diagram, you can see that there are four pre-amp stages and then the signals
are digitized, mixed and controlled digitally within the FPGA. There is no calibration table to create,
however the preamp stages could vary from instrument at the time of manuafacture or after a
board repair to a pre-amp stage.
From Engineering Teem:

USM GO uses 4 parallel analog channel to build the digital gain, the nomial gain of each is designed
to be -32dB, -8dB, 16dB and 40dB. The digital processor would look start from 40dB channel, if it's
saturated, then look at 16dB.. and so on. When one channel is selected, the data from that
channel ADC would be multiplied by an factor to recover the 24dB gain gap between amplifiers, i.e if
40dB picked it would multiplied by 1, 16dB data multiplied by 2^4, -8dB data multiplied by 2^8, -
32dB data multiplied by 2^12. The data result is used by digital gain multiplier.
But the amplifier is not accurate enough, so we have to multiplied a calibrated data to make the
final gain difference between amplifiiers is 24dB. That's why we use these four calibrated data. U2 is
for 40dB, U3 for 16dB, U4 for -8dB and U5 for -32dB. Roughly, you can find these 40dB gain leg work
at high gain setting (above about 55dB) and -32 dB gain leg work at low gain setting(below 10dB).
And the others two are in the middle.
A xHP0
FPGA
xADC0
40dB HP
D 12 16
A xADC1 xHP1
16dB HP
D 12 16
xLeg xNorm xAmplified xClipping
16 16+4 16+5 16
A xADC2 xHP2
-8dB HP 12+4 13+5
D 12 16
Gain LUT
Leg Gain
A xHP3 (0-110dB)
xADC3
-32dB HP
D 12 16
11
TCG Gain
Generator
Leg
Selector
Analized qualities of each pre-amp stage in stored in non-volital memory (EEPROM). If it becomes
necessary to re-calibrate those pre-amp parameters, here are the instructions:

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6.5.1 Amplifier Pre-Amp Calibration Procedure

You can check the calibration, or reprogram it, by a serial cable and Hyperterminal. Refer to section
5.4.2 HyperTerminal Setup.
Here is some commands for calibration data:
U1 LOAD Load the calibration data from Flash to PPC memory, all CAP characters.
U0 1 Show the calibration data at PPC memory, use it after U1 LOAD command.
A long calibration data list will be printed, including amplifier data and pulser data.
The printed data is a little too much, capture it to some txt file if Hyperterminal can't
2display all calibration data clearly.
You will get 4 calibration values for the four amplifiers. They should be similar to this:
16062 for +40dB leg

8936 for +16dB leg
8767 for -8dB leg
8939 for -32 dB leg
The values can be adjusted like this:
U2 16062
U3 8936
U4 8767
U5 8939
FK 4441
U1 SAVE
The values will be adjusted to remove coarse gain cross-over errors.

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7.0 Configuring the USM GO:

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8.0 Base Instrument Configurations and Configuration Part Numbers:

8.1 022-509-814, USM GO Base Instrument Package
Part Number Description Qty/Per
8.2 022-510-041, USM GO AWS Instrument Package

8.3 022-510-042, USM GO DAC Instrument Package

8.4 022-510-043, USM GO Advanced Instrument Package


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8.5 Recommended Accessories

Part Number Description Sales Code
021-024-857 Prop-up Stand, A-Frame PS-857
021-026-097 Chest Harness CH-097
021-026-098 Waist Holster WH-098
021-010-138 Lithium Ion Battery LI-138
021-010-139 External Battery Charger for Li-lon Battery LiBC-139
021-382-958 SD Memory Card (2 GB) SD-958
021-382-904 SD Card Reader to USB SD-904
8.6 Instrument Options

021-383-397 Multi-Curve Distance Amplitude Curve/Time Corrected Gain DAC/TCG
021-383-402 AWS D1.1 Weld Rating Calcuation AWS-402
021-383-400 Square Wave Pulser SWP-400
021-383-398 DGS DGS-398
021-383-399 Thickness Data Logger DL-399
021-383-401 Phantom PRF PPRF-401
021-002-572 Documentation CD CD-572
8.7 Optional Accessories

021-026-096 Transport Case TC-096
021-026-315 Heavy Duty, Lockable, Transport Carry Case for Instrument & Access. LCC-315
022-505-604 Right Angle Lemo #00 to Microdot Cable CBL-604
022-509-819 Right Angle Lemo #00 to Lemo #00 Cable CBL-819
022-509-820 Right Angle Lemo #00 to Lemo #1 Cable CBL-820
022-509-821 Right Angle Lemo #00 to Dual Lemo #00 (KBA 533) CBL-821
022-509-822 Right Angle Lemo #00 to BNC CBL-822
022-510-032 Serial SYNC cable SYNC-032
081-018-700 BNC-Lemo 00 Adapters (2) A-700
021-247-139 Protective Screen Overlays, clear, field replaceable (pkg. 10 ea.) LCD-139
021-247-468 Quick Reference Operating Card OC-468
021-002-566 Operating Manual OP-566
8.8 Transducer Kits

Part Number Description
118-450-020 Basic Contact Kit
118-450-030 Angle Beam Kit
118-450-500 AWS Weld Inspection Kit
118-450-510 Multi Purpose Contact Kit
118-450-520 Corrosion Survey Kit
118-450-530 High Temperature Kit
118-450-040 Immersion Kit

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8.9 Optional Service Agreement

Part Number Description
023-999-305 Silver Service Agreement
023-999-306 Gold Service Agreement
023-999-307 Platinum Service Agreement
023-999-308 Platinum+ Service Agreement

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9.0 QCP1391, for NAFTA Re-certification/Verification of Instrument:
The QCP is a program written in Visual Basic for Application under Microsoft Access 2000.
It consists of two Access files:

USM_GO_QCP1391.mdb – Codebase (program)
USM_Go_QCP1391_BE.MDB – data, called the “Back-End”
USM_GO_QCP1391_CONFIG.MDB – Configuration Data file unique to test station
For reference and data retrieval, this database/program accesses a few other database tables on
the GE Sensing and Inspection Technology’s network in Lewistown, PA*. Those reference database
are:
Calibration.mdb This is a simple flat-file database maintained by the QA department. It
is a list of calibrated asset test equipment and standards. It contains
the NIST traceable numbers and other data related to the asset test
equipment.
Environmental.mdb This is simple database maintained in the Service Department by the

Environmental Server. It contained one line of data: The temperature
and humidity within the last ten minutes.
* The program does have provisions to run locally only without access to the GEIT network!!
The Codebase references the following OCX and DLL files that must be on the test computer:
dao360.dll located in \USM_GO_QCP\The MSComm control MSCOMM32_OCX_files
stdole2.tlb located in c:\windows\system32
MSACC9.OLB located in C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office
VBE6.DLL located in C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VBA\VBA6
Msado21.tlb located in C:\Program Files\Common Files\System\ado
MSCOMM32.OCX located in \USM_GO_QCP\The MSComm control MSCOMM32_OCX_files
FM20.DLL located in c:\windows\system32
Scrrun.dll located in \USM_GO_QCP\The MSComm control MSCOMM32_OCX_files
MSCOMCTL.ocx located in c:\windows\system32
MSCOMM32.OCX is a Microsoft control that comes with Visual Basic 6.0. In order for the
MSCOMM32.OCX communications library to work on the test computer, under Microsoft Access,
VB6 MUST have already been install or the following modifications to the system regitry can
manually be made:

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Register with MS Access

To register within Access go to TOOLS/ACTIVE X CONTROLS and select
\windows\system\mscomm32.ocx or Microsoft Communications Control and click on the REGISTER
button.
If you use this OCX in a development environment like MS Access you may get a license error. If
you get the licensing error
You do not have a license to use this ActiveX control.
If you DO NOT HAVE VB6, As far as licensing legal issues go, you're on your own. If you have any
doubt don't do it.
Warning Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using Registry
Editor or by using another method. These problems might require that you reinstall your operating
system. We cannot guarantee that these problems can be solved.
Modify the registry at your own risk.
Click Start, and then click Run.

In the Run dialog box, type regedit, and then click OK.
Add the following.
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Licenses\4250E830-6AC2-11cf-8ADB-00AA00C00905]@ =
"kjljvjjjoquqmjjjvpqqkqmqykypoqjquoun"
9.0.0 Data File Contents
9.0.1 USM_GO_QCP1391_BE.MDB
As of version 1.0:

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9.0.2 USM_GO_QCP1391_CONFIG.MDB
As of version 1.0
9.0.3 Links to Backebd shown in the CodeBase
Link to the QA maintained

Calibration.MDB database
Link to the Enviromental.MDB

database maintained by the
Service Environmental
Logger/Server.

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9.1 Log-In Screen
Available Names must be entered

in to the Technicians data table.
Use can do that by clicking on the
“Edit Users” button on the Main
menu.
The last person to have logged in on a given test station will automatically show in this
window when you start the program.
9.2 Main Menu

Program can be run locally, or
on the network!
Click here to start QCP.
This button brings up

the Cert Printing Menu
and functions.
Retrieved from
Environment.mdb database

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9.3 QCP Connection Screen
9.3.1 Connecting to the USM Go

Use this pull-down to select the comm port, on your
computer, that you have connected the USM Go to.
If connection is sucessful, you will see “Connected” and the

rest of the connection screen will “light up” with data.

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9.3.2 Instrument Data Display
This is all important information about the Instrument that is automatically read and stored,
The QCP date, Calibration Due Date and QCP time are filled in only after the “Save Data and
Start QCP” button is clicked.
You can “Check” the Pre-Data box if this is a calibration test before repairs are performed.
The QCP conpleted check box is used bu the program. DO NOT CHANGE THIS BOX.
The “Overwrite…” check box is use for restarting or replacing and existing QCP for a
particular instrument. You would select and existing QCP Date from the pull-down and an
existing QCP Time from the pull-down. Then if you check the “Overwrite…” box and start the
QCP, the old data is overwritten.
o Maybe you started a QCP and messed something up or had to stop and do a repair to
the instument. Rather that creating a new record for the calibration and expanding
the back-end database unecassarily, you just overwrite the bad data.
9.3.3 Battery Information Display
Interesting information is read from the installed battery pack and stored for reference.
9.3.4 Equipment Used Display
This area of the connection screen automatically fills in with pre-configured asset equipment
used for this QCP.
The current Cal Date, Cal Due Date and NIST numbers are pulled from the linked database
“Calibration.MDB”.
The Technician name, Test Level and Cal.Interval is also automatically filled in.

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9.3.5 USM Go Screen and Settings after Connection is Made
N30 is connected
Instrument settings that the QCP Automatically Programs:

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9.4 Starting the QCP
Before you can start the QCP, you must fill-in the “Work Order/Tracking Number”:
You must also modify the “Instrument Conditions”, if necessary:
When ready, click the “Save Data and Start QCP” button:
9.5 Basic Tests Screen
9.5.1 Start Testing

Attach an N30 to the L:ower 00-Lemo connector and then press the “Step 1” button:

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9.5.2 Aquired Main Data Example
All this data is collected in about 150 seconds! (less than 3 minutes for all that data!!!)
All this data is in the tradition of the USN60 QCP.
Signal Rectification is tested and recorded.
Gain is tested and recorded.
All Pulser setting are tested and recorded.
Pulser Isolation is tested and recorded.
Square Wave Pulser Operation is tested and recorded.
The results for varying the PRF are tested and recorded.
RF Filter variance is tested and recorded.
Noise on all RF Filters is tested and recorded.
Vertical Linearity is tested and recorded.
Gate Alarm and TOF thresholds are tested and recorded.
Amplitude and TOF jitter are tested and recorded.
Horizontal Linearity is tested and recorded.

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9.5.3 Pulser Recovery Data

The program will ask you to un-hook the N30. It will then collect data on pulser recovery using the
gates and reading the initial pulser time for four gain settings and all receiver bandwidth settings.
This is the longest part of the QCP.

Only data in pulser “Spike” mode is recorded.
Data is recorded with Pulser Voltage set to “High” (worse case).
Results are reported in microseconds.
Any given results should be less than 10 microseconds.
This test takes the total test time to about 757 seconds (12minutes 37 seconds).
9.5.4 Save Data and Exit Testing.
In the configuration, if “Automatcially Save QCP Results and Exit Test Page” is checked, you
will not have to click this button. The data will be saved and the Data Collection screen and
the Connection screen will automatically close.

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9.6 Printing Instrument Cerfication and Data

Fom the Main menu, click on the “Print QCP Record” button.
There may be more than one set of test data listed. By default, it only shows a list of
calibrations that have NOT been printed.
Click on the calibration that you wish to print.
o The “Selected” fields are filled in:
o After the “Selected” fields are filled in, you can click the “Print Report” and “Print
Sticker” buttons.

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9.6.1 Certificate of Calibration and Data Sheet Example

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9.6.2 Calibration Sticker Example
9.6.3 Marking the Cert as Printed

Now that you have printed the Certification Report (Certificate of Calibration and Data Sheet), you
want to mark the Cert As-Printed.
You want to do this to keep the list of calibrations to print short.

When you click this button, the calibration will no longer show up on the list to choose from:

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9.7 Backing Up the QCP Data

This function is provided to use PKZIP Command Line, or WinZip Command line installed on your
computer to back up the datafiles and codebase.
At the Main Menu, click on the “Backup QCP Database” button:
You should see something like this:
…and when finished:
The backup will b stored in the directory that you are operating the QCP program from.
The backup file name is: Backup_USM_GO_QCP1391_BE.ZIP
That ZIP File Contains:
o The CodeBase used at the time of the backup
o The Back End data files at the time of the backup.
o Each file is given a date-time coded name as in this example.
o The Zip file can contain many, many backups.

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9.8 Relinking the Database Tables

If you are using this program away from GEIT Lewistown’s Network, you can not be connected to
network. You must have the program connected to back-end data files on your local hard drive (or
local network).
The Main Menu will always indicate what database back-end that the program is connected to:
In the case of this Main Menu example, drive “F:” is a local drive.
You can see that the path is “\Work PC\USM_GO_QCP.
The back-end file name is “USM_GO_QCP1391_BE.MDB”
Since that agrees with the Local Path Name that is configured in the QCP, “[In-Field
Operations]” is added at the end of the connected path display.
The Main Menu buttons will look like this when connected for mobile, In-Field Operation:

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9.8.1 Connecting to the In-House (Network) Data Back-End

We want to operate in the network backend when possible.
That allows multiple test station to share the same database backend.
The network is backed-up completely to off-site media each night.
Click on the “Link for In-House Operation” button:
You will see the following in the bottom left of the screen:
When finished, the Main menu will briefly close and then re-open.
The Main Menu button will look like this linked for In-House operation:
Notice the Link under the Main Menu title bar:

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9.8.2 Linking to a Local Back-End Database and Preparing to go in the Field

When in-house, you have you laptop setup to run this program moble. There are few things that
you will need to do before you disconnect from the network and hit the road.
1. Click the “Link for In-Field Operation” Button
a. The “Refresh Local Records from Network” will now be enabled.

i. Click the “Refresh Local Records from Network” button.
b. Answer Yes to a “Are you sure you want to do this” message.

i. A list will pop up showing you what’s happening.
1. Local Data Records are deleted
2. Data records are copied off the network and written to the local
databases.
You should be ready to un-plug from the network, shut down and hit the road.
9.8.3 Transfering Data Recorded in the Field to the Network Databases
You were in the field and calibrated 10 USM Go instruments and have field recorded data to blend
in with the network databases.
This must be done before you re-link for In-House operation.
1. Click on the “XFER Field Records to Network” button.
2. Answer Yes to a “Are you sure you want to do this” message.

a. A list will pop up showing you what’s happening.
i. Upload tagged as “Upload to Netowrk” will be added to the network
databases,
b. You are then asked if it looked like the transfer went okay, answer Yes.
i. The local database records are then deleted and then Data records are copied
off the network and written to the local databases.
3. Now, if you are In-House, click on the “Link for In-House Operation.
You are now ready to be certifying from you in-house test station again.

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9.6.4 Print Screen Utiity Fuctions
9.6.4.1 Changing the Serial Number in the QCP Record

Let’s say that after you perform the QCP, you realize the wrong serial number is programmed in to
the instrument and you reprogram the correct serial number in to the USM Go. You do not have to
re-QCP it.
1. With a QCP selected, enter the correct serial number in the “Change SN:” field.
2. Click the “Change Serial Number” button and answer “Yes” to a “Are you sure” question.
3. All data records for that calibration are changed to the corrected serial number.
9.6.4.2 Changing the Cert Date

If you start a calibration late in the afternoon and finish it the next morning, the Calibration Date
and Time is that of when you started the test the day before. If you wish to, you can change the
calibration date and time in the data records.
You have to judge the integrity of perfoming this action!

1. Enter a new time and date in the fields provided (example above)
2. Click the “Change Cert Date” button.
3. After a “Are you ure” question the data records are updated.

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9.6.4.3 Showing All QCP Records

If you need to reprint a Certificate of Calibration and Data Sheet, and have already marked it As-
Printed, it will not show up on the list. To find it and re-print it, click on the “Show All Records”
button:
All records that have been recorded by the QCP will then be shown:
Select the record that you wish to re-print and the print it.

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9.7 Configuring the QCP
There are a number of configurable items in the program. Click on the “Configuration Options”
button to bring up the Configuration Screen.
When you make changes to the configuration, you are making changes to your local configuration
only. The Configuration back-end database is on your local hard drive in the directory that the QCP
is run from.
9.7.1 File Path Loations Tab
These are all exact file path and

database names. These tell the
program where to find the back-end
data files.

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9.7.1.1 File Path Tab/Check Box Options:
Auto Backup Database on Exit When exiting the program automatically run the PKZip or WinZip
data file back-up routine (can be slow).
Allow Cert Data Change See section 9.6.4.2 for information on this. This option allows the
section 9.6.4.2 to work if checked.
Auto Next Test Page Not applicable in Version 1.0 of the QCP. It is a option that in the
Phasor QCP kept you have click on the next page buttons.
Auto Set Born-On-Date if Blank If the instrument BOD memory is not set, set it automatically to
the date of the QCP test, if checked/
Automatically Save QCP Results and Exit Test Page If checked, the QCP will finish, save data and
exit the Test page when the test complete.
Allow semi-automatic test mode.
Default Calibration Interval When you connect to the USM Go and then start the QCP, the
calibration Due date is set based on this interval configured here
(can be over-written on the first test page).
Not applicable in version 1.0. This is a left-over from the Phasor XS test QCP program.

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9.7.2 Conventional Testing Options Tab
9.7.2.1 Basic Options
Auto Set Date Corrects USM Go Internal Date when Connected, if checked.
Auto Set Time Corrects USM Go Internal Date when Connected, if checked.
PRF Rate for All Tests If not testing at minimal or maximum PRF, this specifies what PRF should be
used.
Perform Pulser Influence Test This is an option to turn this test off. This tests takes the total test
time from about 3 minutes to 12 minutes, but is an important test.
It can be skipped by un-checking this if you do not want to do the
test. In version 1.0 of the QCP, the Data Report does not know of
this option, so it should be left checked unless the report is edited.
Default N30 SN You can typoe in the serial number of your N30 standard. When the QCP
testing begins, the program will look up the data for this serial number in the
calibration datanase. You can always, manually select a different N30 on
the first testing page.
Default Environmental Logger SN Same as the default N30 serial number description. If you are
not using an environmental data logger, then leave this blank.

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9.7.2.2 Horizontal Linearity Options
Horizontal Linearity is performed in the QCP using the reflections from the N30. These options allow
you to tweaks specs and setups for you N30. It does not allow you to substitute another probe for
an N30 so you probably shouldn’t have to work with these values.
TOF Linearity Test Setup Tolerance, 500mm Range Configures the allowable acceptable reading
tolerance for 500mm range.
TOF Linearuty Auto Calibration Starting Velocity The Program performs an autocalibration of
the N30 when it performs horizontal linearity.
It speeds the program up conciderably if it
knows a starting velocity and starting probe
delay.
TOF Linearity Starting Probe Delay See last explanation for Starting Velocity,
TOF Linearity Auto Calibration Probe Delay Resoultion(us) When the program does an automatic
Horizontal calibration, it will vary the
Probe Delay and then check the TOF
reading. This controls the smallest Probe
Delay increment to vary.
Horizontal Linearity Full Screen Deviation Spec. Specifies allowable full-screen horizontal
linearity error.
TOF Linearity Frequency Spoecifies the frequency at which to perform the horizontal linearity
test. With the N30, you probably need to leave this at 5Mhz.

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9.7.2.3 TCG Testing Options
During testing, the program will create a 3 echo TCG table from the N30 used. These options tell the
program how to do the test and allowable echo height variances.
TCG Add 1dB Offset Tolerance The program will use TCG to balance 3 N30 echoes at 80% S.H. It
will check the echo height and fine tune each echo to be exactly
80% S.H. Afterwards, it will then add 1dB. All three echoes are
expected to go to 90% S.H. This specifies the allowed tolerance.
TCG Subtract 6dB Offset Tolerance As in the 1dB offset test, the program will also subtract 6dB
from the 80% set gain. We are expecting to see all three
echoes at 40%. This speecifies the allowed tolerance.
Metric Check Box Must be checked
N30 Check Box Must be Checked
Frequency Frequency to use during TCG test. With the N30, you probably should leave this
at 5Mhz.
Block Thick With an N30, this should be 50mm
Display Range Display Range to use during this test.
Display Delay Display Delay to use during this test.

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9.7.3 Test Level Tab
These options are not used in version 1.0 of this program and are left over from the Phasor XS QCP.

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9.7.4 Office Information Tab
Not used in version 1 of this QCP. This is a left-over from the Phasor QCP. In theory, what this will
be used for is with a dynamic report.
If implimented, both current reports (The Certificate of Calibration and the Cert Data page) will you
the information set here in the header of your report. As of version 1.0, those reports must be
manually edited.

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10.0 Initial/Preliminary EN12668-1 Group 2 Test Results

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11.0 Recommended Spare Parts List:

QTY Description Global Part # Lewistown Part # Hürth Part #
5 LENS,USP 1255332 021-245-039
5 UPPER CASE ASSY,USP 1255327 022-510-031
5 KEYPAD,USP 1255333 021-614-340
10 RING,SEAL,TOP-BOTTOM,USP 1255334 021-235-117
5 MODULE,LCD,USP 1255481 021-475-043
5 LCD-PCBA-TRANSFER ASSY,USP 1255329 022-510-030
5 PCB ASSEMBLY,USP 1255482 022-510-029
5 BAT-PCB ASSY,USP 1255338 022-510-028
5 SPRING (2),USP 1255436 021-380-109
5 COVER ASSY,WATER PROOF,USP 1255330 022-510-027
5 BOTTOM CASE ASSY,USP 1255328 022-510-026
5 FILM,PC,USP 1255342 021-247-492
5 RING,SEAL,BATTERY,USP 1255337 021-235-116
5 BATTERY CASE ASSY,USP 1255331 022-510-025
10 O-RING 1,USP 1304763 021-235-115
10 WASHER,LEMO-GREEN,USP 1306982 021-354-241
10 WASHER,LEMO-RED,USP 1306983 021-354-240
5 STAND ASSY,USP 1255326 022-510-024
10 SCREW,STAND,USP 1255479 021-348-318
10 WASHER,STAND-SCREW,USP 1306985 021-354-239
20 Alps, Button Switch,SKRBAAE010 1258524 021-385-234
10 CTS, Micro-Stick,254A0001 1268823 021-383-960
5 Alps,Horizontal Button,SKHLLBA010 1258523 021-385-235
Needed for Support:

QTY Description Global Part # Lewistown Part # Hürth Part #
2 Battery, USP 1254654 021-010-138
1 Battery Charger, USP 1254655 021-010-139
1 USM GO CONFIGURATION UTILITY ICS-0009
1 USM GO GERMAN CONFIG UTILITY ICS-0010
1 Serial Cable, LEMO LM.SD033.ABL 1307542 022-510-032
1 USB to Serial Cable/Lemo 139233 022-509-051 0109647
1 Serial Cable/Lemo 137076 022-506-841 0105171

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USM Go Service Manual

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1.0 Service Philosophy

Our mission is to provide a fast and friendly service to our customers.

Our philosophy will support that mission

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