DIO 1000 v1.1 - EN Op Manual

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DIO 1000
Ultrasonic Flaw Detector
Operation Manual
Version 1.1 – June 2009

Version 1.1 – June 2009 Dio 1000 – Operation Manual
© STARMANS electronics, Ltd. 2009

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CALIBRATION INTERVALS
As the manufacturer, STARMANS electronics, Ltd. recommends that our electronic equipment be
calibrated at the end of its one year warranty period and every 12 months thereafter.

Contents
1. DIO 1000 Introduction ........................................................................................ 6
1.1 General Description ..................................................................................... 6
1.2 Unpacking.................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Operating Environment ................................................................................ 7
1.4 Power Requirements ................................................................................... 7
1.5 Top Panel Connectors ................................................................................. 7
2. Specifications..................................................................................................... 8
3. Control Description.......................................................................................... 10
3.1 Power Button ..................................................................................... 10
3.2 Escape Key........................................................................................ 10
3.3 Immediate Execution Keys ................................................................ 11
3.4 Display Freeze ON/OFF .................................................................... 11
3.5 Display Brightness ............................................................................. 11
3.6 Save Setup / Picture .......................................................................... 11
3.7 Load Setup / Picture .......................................................................... 11
3.8 Settings Menu (Angle Probe and Other Functions) ........................... 12
3.9 Zoom ................................................................................................. 12
3.10 Help ................................................................................................... 12
3.11 Lock ................................................................................................... 12

4. Menu Description ............................................................................................. 13
4.1 Basic MENU .............................................................................................. 13
4.1.1 GATE >--< ..................................................................................................14
4.1.2 GATE --< ....................................................................................................14
4.1.3 GATE ^ .......................................................................................................14
4.1.4 TR MODE ...................................................................................................14
4.1.5 PROBE DELAY ..........................................................................................14
4.1.6 DISPLAY DELAY........................................................................................14
4.1.7 GAIN...........................................................................................................14
4.1.8 STEP G ......................................................................................................14
4.1.9 FILTER .......................................................................................................14
4.1.10 VOLTAGE...................................................................................................14
4.1.11 VELOCITY..................................................................................................14
4.1.12 RANGE.......................................................................................................14
4.2 Menu ........................................................................................... 15
4.2.1 BANDWIDTH..............................................................................................15
4.2.2 TR MODE ...................................................................................................15
4.2.3 DETECTOR................................................................................................15
4.2.4 AVERAGING ..............................................................................................15
4.2.5 P.WIDTH ....................................................................................................15

4.2.6 ATT.............................................................................................................15
4.2.7 DAMP .........................................................................................................15
4.2.8 PRF ............................................................................................................15
4.2.9 SPIKE/BURST............................................................................................15
4.2.10 P.FREQ ......................................................................................................15
4.3 Menu........................................................................................... 16
4.3.1 GATE >--< ..................................................................................................16
4.3.2 GATE --< ....................................................................................................16
4.3.3 GATE ^ .......................................................................................................16
4.3.4 TR MODE ...................................................................................................16
4.3.5 PROBE DELAY ..........................................................................................16
4.3.6 DISPLAY DELAY........................................................................................16
4.3.7 GAIN...........................................................................................................16
4.3.8 STEP G ......................................................................................................16
4.3.9 DEL #xx ADD .............................................................................................16
4.3.10 TR.CORR/TRIGGER LINE/AUX LINE OFFSET ........................................17
4.3.11 DAC TYPE..................................................................................................17
4.4 Menu ........................................................................................... 18
4.4.1 GATE >--< ..................................................................................................18
4.4.2 GATE --< ....................................................................................................18
4.4.3 GATE ^ .......................................................................................................18
4.4.4 GATE..........................................................................................................18
4.4.5 GATE x .......................................................................................................18
4.4.6 GAIN...........................................................................................................19
4.4.7 STEP G ......................................................................................................19
4.4.8 REJECT......................................................................................................19
4.4.9 THICKNESS ...............................................................................................19
4.4.10 VELOCITY..................................................................................................19
4.5 Menu ........................................................................................... 19
4.6 Menu ........................................................................................... 20
4.6.1 GATE >--< ..................................................................................................20
4.6.2 GATE --< ....................................................................................................20
4.6.3 AUTOCALIB ...............................................................................................21
4.6.4 GAIN...........................................................................................................21
4.6.5 ANGLE .......................................................................................................21
4.6.6 X-VALUE ....................................................................................................21
4.6.7 THICKNESS ...............................................................................................21
4.6.8 VELOCITY..................................................................................................21
5. Applications...................................................................................................... 22
5.1 Angle Probe Autocalibration with Test Block No.1 (EN 12223).................. 22
5.2 DAC (Distance Amplitude Correction) Curve ............................................. 24

1. DIO 1000 Introduction
1.1 General Description

The DIO 1000 has a large number of standard features, high contrast, high resolution
translucent color LCD display (1024×768 pixels) and the capability to store and recall
dozens instrument set-up programs, thousands A-scans, including distance
amplitude correction (DAC) and a low noise receiver with selectable RF and detected
displays.
Figure 1. DIO 1000 Front Panel
The expanded top panel has seven connectors including two LEMOs for probes
connection and five special connectors for synchronization, alarm and analog
outputs, network connection (ETHERNET), USB and power connector.
Notwithstanding of its of its digital signal processing, the DIO 1000 retains the high
repetition rate capability and superior waveform display.

1.2 Unpacking
All cartons should be opened and inspected upon receipt. The cartons and contents
should be inspected for any signs of damage that may have occured during
shipment. If damage is noted, contact the carrier and retain the damaged shipping
materials until an inspection can be performed by a representative of the carrier. With
the exception of external accessories, all DIO 1000 options are installed before the
unit is shipped. Check the contents of the carton or cartons against the purchase
order to ensure that all accessories ordered have been received.
1.3 Operating Environment

The DIO 1000 is designed as a portable instrument, an as such requires no special
site preparation before operation. When operated, the instrument should be firmly
supported on its tilt handle to prevent damage due to a fall. The unit should be
protected as much as possible from water or chemical splashes, rapid temperature
changes, or areas near large electrical equipment that may interfere with the
operation of the internal circuitry.
1.4 Power Requirements

The battery charger (power unit) is provided with the DIO 1000, which allows the
instrument to be operated from the LiIon battery or from AC line power in the range of
100-240 Volts at a line frequency of 50 to 60 Hz.
1.5 Top Panel Connectors

Seven external connectors are provided on the DIO 1000 top panel (refer to
Figure 2).
Djual element probe
SIngle element probe
Figure 2. DIO 1000 Top Panel
Two standard LEMO connectors are used for probes connection.

2. Specifications
Pulser
Type Square wave
Pulse Amplitude Selectable from 75 to 275 Volts in 5 V steps
Pulse Width 15 to 5000 ns
Pulser Excitation Spike (1 pulse) or Burst (2 to 10 pulses)
Modes SINGLE (Pulse Echo), DUAL (Dual or Through
Transmit), EMAT
Receiver
Bandwidth 0.5 to 30 MHz (at -3 dB)
Frequency Filters Broadband, Narrowband, or Custom Selectable
Low and High Pass Filters 1.0 MHz, 2.0 MHz,
2.25 MHz, 4.0 MHz, 5.0 MHz, 10.0 MHz
Damping Selection values: 42, 51, 180 or 1000 Ohms
Gain Control Range 0 to 111.0 dB
Gain Control Steps Selectable 0.1, 0.5, 1.0 and 6.0 dB
Display RF, Halfwave+, Halfwave-, Fullwave
Time Base
Pulse Repetition Rate 10 Hz to 20 kHz
Test Range 3.8 mm to 14185 mm of steel (for L-waves)
Display Delay Range -25 mm to 12250 mm (-8.50 µs to 4124 µs)
Material Velocity 1 to 19999 m/s
Angle Beam Control Fixed settings of 0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 70°, 80°,
or variable from 0 to 90° in 0.1° increments
Gates
Four independent flaw gates controllable over entire sweep range
- Floating gate,
- Interface gate,
- Measuring gate – relative, absolute, amplitude, time
- Back-wall echo attenuator
Threshold Variable 2.1 to 97.7 % of full screen
Trigger Logic Positive or Negative
Gate Synchronization Initial Pulse or selected interface
Analog Output

Connectors and Communication Ports

Transmitter (Pulser)
Receiver
Analog OUT
ETHERNET
MULTI
USB
POWER
General
Dimensions 224×188×37 mm
Display Color TFT 99×130 mm (1024×768 pixels)
Weight 0.74 Kg without battery
+ 0.54 kg battery for 8 hours operation
Operating Temperature -10 °C to 50 °C
Storage Temperature -40 °C to 70 °C
Power 100-240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, 50 VA max. for battery
charging and operation
Battery Built-in rechargeable LiIon battery pack,
3.6 V, 16 Ah

3. Control Description
Control Keys for Values Changing
Display Status and

Calculation Window
Power
Escape Key ON/OFF
Immediate
Execution
Keys
Display Save Angle Help
Freeze Setup / Probe
ON/OFF Picture Menu
Display Load Zoom Lock
Brightness Setup /
Picture
3.1 Power Button

The POWER button toggles instrument power ON and OFF. Immediately after power
is turned ON, an initialization routine is started. During the start-up routine, the
instrument’s microprocessor measures and corrects circuit offsets. Also, the
microprocessor verifies that all circuits are operating properly.
3.2 Escape Key

Within the Basic MENU, after this key had been depressed, the instrument may be
switched OFF with or without saving the actual settings. “SAVE & EXIT & OFF”
message will be displayed at the display bottom. Depress the appropriate Execution
Key (YES or CANCEL).
Within any other menu, Esc key will turn back into the Basic MENU.

3.3 Immediate Execution Keys

These keys provide execution of the menu item displayed just above them.
3.4 Display Freeze ON/OFF

The actual waveform may be “frozen” by depressing this key (the red indicator
*FROZEN* is displayed in the Status Window). Then the complete display content
may be saved to the memory. Depress this key again to “defrost” the screen.
Depressing this key for time longer than 1 sec switches the instrument to peak
freezing mode – maximum (peak) echo amplitudes will be “collected” in this mode
(the red indicator *PEAKS* is displayed in the Status Window). Next short depressing
of this key allows to freeze and save actual picture (the red indicator *FROZEN
PEAKS* is displayed in the Status Window).
3.5 Display Brightness

The intensity of display illumination may be adjusted as follows:
- short depressing – brightness UP;
- long depressing – brightness DOWN.
Default display brightness value is 50 %. This setting is not saved in the last status.
3.6 Save Setup / Picture

The complete settings of the instrument may be saved to the memory position
(SET_01 to SET_08, SET_09 is factory default) chosen by the appropriate Execution
Key.
If the Waveform Freeze key had been depressed, then the complete display content
may be saved as a picture (.png format) to the memory group (PIC_01 to PIC_09)
chosen by the appropriate Execution Key.
3.7 Load Setup / Picture

The complete settings of the instrument may be loaded from the memory position
(SET_01 to SET_09) chosen by the appropriate Execution Key.
If the Waveform Freeze key had been depressed (PIC_x has green background),
then previously saved pictures may be displayed on the screen. In order to display
previous/next picture, depress “<<...” or “...>>” key.
The other options are:
RECALL – recall settings which were actual during saving the picture;
DELETE – delete actually displayed picture;
Pxx->USB – send the actually chosen group of pictures (PIC_01 to PIC_09) to
the USB port.

3.8 Settings Menu (Angle Probe and Other Functions)

This key provides the access to the settings menu for angle probe and other specific
settings.
3.9 Zoom
This key provides zoomed display of the gate area. Next depressing of this key will
return to the initial range.
3.10 Help
This key activates the help mode.
3.11 Lock
After the instrument power ON or Transmitter Mode change, the pulser is OFF, in
order to prevent accidental probe damage with buil-in preamplifier. Make sure that
the probe is connected properly, then enable the pulser by short depressing of the
Lock key.
Long depressing (longer than 3 sec) the
Lock key will lock/unlock the instrument –
see picture.
Instrument settings cannot be changed in
the “locked” condition.
Only context items, which don’t affect
operation, in the bottom row are active
(MENU, UNITS, VOLUME, GRID, FILL,
LANG). Some functions are available
also: Freeze, Setup choice and its
loading (SET_xx), Picture Save (PIC_xx,
in frozen condition), listing of saved
records.

4. Menu Description
Note: The active menu item is always highlighted with green background of the
menu item text.
4.1 Basic MENU

Basic MENU items may be switched OFF/ON by depressing the “MENU” button –
see figure below:
Important Basic MENU items remain
active even with menu switched OFF –
Time Base, GATE positioning and
switching between gates, GAIN.
The menu item appears after first
depressing, without value change;
second depressing changes its value;
item will disappear after ě sec.
Functions of Immediate Execution Keys

(yellow buttons just below the screen)
are as follows:
Switches ON/OFF the HW_SET menu.
Switches ON/OFF the DAC menu.
Switches a memory group for saving/loading set-ups (SET_01 to
SET_09).
Switches ON/OFF the GATES menu.
Switches ON/OFF the B-SCAN mode.
Switches ON/OFF the main menu items (next to the control keys).
Switches ON/OFF the AUTOCALIBRATION mode.

Switches the waveform display. Green background means activated
mode:
FW – full wave rectified;
*FW – full wave rectified with envelope (red *ENV* indicator is displayed
just below the time base scale);
RF – radio-frequency (alternating)`
*RF – radio-frequency with envelope (red *ENV* indicator is displayed just
below the time base scale).
Note: If DETECTOR in HW_SET menu is set to NEG HW (POS HW),
then HW- (HW+) is displayed instead of FW.

4.1.1 GATE >--<

Adjustment of the gate horizontal position (without changing its width) – actual gate
number is indicated in parentheses.
4.1.2 GATE --<

Adjustment of the gate end position (changes its width) – actual gate number is
indicated in parentheses.
4.1.3 GATE ^
Adjustment of the gate vertical position – actual gate number is indicated in
parentheses.
4.1.4 TR MODE
Switches the transmitter/receiver modes: FREE, SINGLE, DUAL, EMAT.
Info about TR MODE set in HW_SET menu is displayed just beneath in FREE TR
MODE: SINGLE, DUAL, DUAL+ExtAmp, EMAT
In order to activate the pulser, depress the Lock key.
Note: The HW_SET menu is available only in FREE mode.
4.1.5 PROBE DELAY

Adjustment of probe delay line for dual element or angle probe.
4.1.6 DISPLAY DELAY

Adjustment of time base (sweep) delay.
4.1.7 GAIN
Adjustment of the gain value.
4.1.8 STEP G
Changes the gain step value.
4.1.9 FILTER
Toggles the frequency filters.
4.1.10 VOLTAGE
Adjustment of the pulser voltage value.
4.1.11 VELOCITY
Adjustment of the sound velocity in the tested material.
4.1.12 RANGE
Adjustment of the time base (sweep) range.
Maximal available RANGE value depends on PRF value se in HW_SET.
At three smallest RANGE values, the waveform is expanded digitally – this is
indicated with asterix symbol (*RANGE).

4.2 Menu
4.2.1 BANDWIDTH
Switches the bandwidth range:
0.5 - 6 MHz, 3.5 - 6 MHz, 0.5 - 12 MHz,
3.5 - 12 MHz, 0.5 - 25 MHz, 3.5 - 25 MHz,
0.5 – 50 MHz, 3.5 – 50 MHz, 0.5 – 100 MHz,
3.5 - 100 MHz, 0.5 – 200 MHz, 3.5 – 200 MHz.
Note: Bandwidth is a combination of analog
pass band and FIR filters.
4.2.2 TR MODE
Switches the transmitter/receiver modes: SINGLE, DUAL, DUAL+ExtAmp, EMAT.
4.2.3 DETECTOR
Switches the detector modes: FULL W, NEG HW, POS HW.
4.2.4 AVERAGING
Switches the averaging function of digital signal processing – the resulting displayed
signal amplitude is equal to the average amplitude of 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 or 64
consecutive signals.
Note: Averaging function is applied to limited A-Scan range (intended mainly for
EMAT). At the RANGE over approx. 250 mm (for longitudinal wave in steel),
the rest of the signal is not averaged – this is indicated by changing the
RANGE colour to red.
4.2.5 P.WIDTH
Adjustment of the pulse width, in relation to the pulse frequency, P.FREQ.
4.2.6 ATT
Selection of the attenuator: AUTO, 0 dB, -20 dB, -40 dB.
4.2.7 DAMP
Adjustment of the receiver damping: 42, 51, 180 or 1000 Ohms.
4.2.8 PRF
Adjustment of the Pulse Repetition Frequency.
4.2.9 SPIKE/BURST
Selection of the pulser mode: single pulse or series of pulses.
4.2.10 P.FREQ
Adjustment of the pulse frequency: 0.1 to 33.33 MHz.

4.3 Menu
Depressed DAC button (green background)
indicates activated DAC mode – DAC
curve displaying is switched ON/OFF, if
any DAC curve had been set previously.
Note: DAC mode cannot be switched ON
with RF display mode, and vice
versa – RF mode cannot be
switched on with active DAC.
4.3.1 GATE >--<

4.3.2 GATE --<

4.3.3 GATE ^
parentheses.
4.3.4 TR MODE
This item is deactivated in DAC menu.
4.3.5 PROBE DELAY

Adjustment of probe delay line for dual element or angle probe.
4.3.6 DISPLAY DELAY

Adjustment of time base (sweep) delay.
4.3.7 GAIN
4.3.8 STEP G
4.3.9 DEL #xx ADD

Delete/ADD the DAC curve point (echo within the GATE 1).
Note: DAC curve points may added/deleted only within the basic DAC mode – i.e.
DAC 1/JIS-DAC and TR.CORR 0/0 dB.

4.3.10 TR.CORR/TRIGGER LINE/AUX LINE OFFSET

This item is displayed depending on the DAC mode (type) switched ON – see 4.3.11
below.
TR.CORR – adjustment of transfer correction value (transfer attenuation) in dB is
available with DAC 1.
TRIGGER LINE – switching the active line for alarm triggering with active Gate 1.
AUX LINE OFFSET – is available with DAC 2 to DAC 5 – see 4.3.11 below.
4.3.11 DAC TYPE

Switches between 4 auxiliary DAC curves (DAC 2 to DAC 5) derived from the main
DAC curve (DAC 1). Different offsets (in dB) may be adjusted for DAC curves #2 to
#5 using “AUX LINE x” menu item, which appears after auxiliary DAC curve(s) had
been switched ON.

4.4 Menu
Active gates are indicated in the status
window (in the upper left corner) with
rectangles filled with appropriate colours:
GATE 1 – dark blue, GATE 2 – light blue,
GATE 3 – yellow, GATE 4 – pink.
4.4.1 GATE >--<

Adjustment of the gate horizontal position
(without changing its width) – actual gate
4.4.2 GATE --<

Adjustment of the gate end position
(changes its width) – actual gate number is indicated in parentheses.
4.4.3 GATE ^
parentheses.
4.4.4 GATE
Switches the actual gate number – makes it “accessible” for adjustments.
4.4.5 GATE x
Switches actual gate ON/OFF and its modes as follows:
GATE 1 ON (positive logic) without any alarm,
ON ♪+ (positive logic) with acoustic alarm,
ON+AUX (positive logic) alarm and analog position of echo flank
on AUX output.
GATE 2 measures always against Gate 1, options are:
OFF,
THICKNESS AUTO,
THICKNESS P-P (peak to peak),
THICKNESS F-F (flank to flank).
GATE 3 measures position and peak echo amplitude, options are:
OFF,
ON (positive logic) without any alarm,
ON ♪- (negative logic) with acoustic alarm.
GATE 4 OFF,
ON (positive logic) without any alarm,
ON ♪- (negative logic) with acoustic alarm,
ECHOSTART – time base start is synchronized with interface echo
within GATE 4.

4.4.6 GAIN
4.4.7 STEP G
4.4.8 REJECT
Adjustment of the reject level – all signals below this level will be neither displayed
nor evaluated.
4.4.9 THICKNESS
Adjustment of minimum thickness value for automated thickness measurement using
Gate 2.
4.4.10 VELOCITY
4.5 Menu
Activates the B-Scan mode.

4.6 Menu
After depressing this button, the
instrument checks some specific settings
and, if necessary, adjust settings to make
possible automatic calibration.
The main adjustments are:
- The time base start point (0) is set to
the initial pulse.
- GATE 1 is moved to the time base
range (if it was out form the range).
- ZOOM is switched OFF.
This menu is used for automatic calibration of PROBE DELAY and VELOCITY
values for specific probe (angle beam or dual element) connected to the instrument.
Switches alarm ON/OFF and adjusts the alarm volume.
Switches ON/OFF the “filled: waveform display.
Switches a memory group for saving/loading set-ups (SET_01 to
SET_09).
Switches cyclically among all available menu languages.
Switches between metric and british units.
Switches ON/OFF the vertical grid.
Switches ON/OFF the AUTOCALIBRATION mode.

Switches the waveform display. Green background means activated
mode:
FW – full wave rectified;
*FW – full wave rectified with envelope (red *ENV* indicator is displayed
just below the time base scale);
RF – radio-frequency (alternating)`
*RF – radio-frequency with envelope (red *ENV* indicator is displayed just
below the time base scale).
4.6.1 GATE >--<

4.6.2 GATE --<


4.6.3 AUTOCALIB
Settings of sound paths S1 and S2 for automatic calibration of PROBE DELAY and
VELOCITY values. Options are:
S1 SET setting of S1 sound path (just after activation of A.CALIB menu,
depress AUTOCALIB left/yellow twice);
S2 SET setting of S2 sound path (just after activation of A.CALIB menu,
depress AUTOCALIB left/yellow once);
S1.S2 SET setting of S1 and S2 sound paths simultaneously, provided that
S2 = 2 * S1 (is displayed just after activation of A.CALIB menu);
S1 MEASURE measuring of the echo position in the sound path S1;
S2 MEASURE measuring of the echo position in the sound path S2;
CALC calculation of PROBE DELAY and VELOCITY values.
Note: This button is used in co-operation with the next button beneath – see
“Applications” at the end of this manual.
4.6.4 GAIN
4.6.5 ANGLE
Adjustment of the angle value for angle beam probe.
4.6.6 X-VALUE
Adjustment of the x-point of the angle probe (this button is active only if the ANGLE is
different from zero).
4.6.7 THICKNESS
Adjustment of thickness value for proper calculations with angle beam probe.
4.6.8 VELOCITY

5. Applications
5.1 Angle Probe Autocalibration with Test Block No.1 (EN 12223)
1. Adjust the VELOCITY to 3260 m/s (shear waves in steel).
2. Adjust the time base range to approx.
250 mm.
3. Place transducer on calibration block
at the index point.
4. Swivel the transducer to peak the
echoes.
5. Adjust gate width to approx. 20 mm.
6. Adjust gate vertical position to approx
50 %.
7. Switch to the Angle Probe Menu –
see the figure.
8. Depress “AUTOCALIB” button (left) to activate “S1 SET”. Set the distance
S1 = 100.0 mm
9. Depress “AUTOCALIB” button to activate “S2 SET” and the distance
S2 = 200.0 mm.
10. Move the gate over the first echo.

11. Depress “AUTOCALIB” button to
activate “S1 MEASURE” and
measure position of first echo. If echo
crosses the gate, then “ECHO OK”
message appears.
12. Depress “S1=100.0mm <STORE>”
button.
13. The star symbol (*) appears next to

S1=100.0mm.
14. Move the gate over the second echo.

15. Depress “AUTOCALB” button to
activate “S2 MEASURE” and
measure second echo.

16. Adjust the GAIN until the second echo

crosses the gate. If echo crosses the
gate, then “ECHO OK” message
appears.
17. Depress “S2=200.0mm <STORE>”
button.
18. The star symbol (*) appears next to

S2=200.0mm.
19. Depress “CALC NOW <RUN>”

button.
20. The instrument now calculates The

“PROBE DELAY” and “VELOCITY”
values for the best positions of first
and second echoes exactly over
100mm and 200mm marks on the
time base [Smm].
21. If calculation corresponds to desired

then depress “CALC OK? YES>”
button. Now the instrument is
calibrated for operation with angle
probe.
22. Otherwise repeat steps 9 to 18.

5.2 DAC (Distance Amplitude Correction) Curve

1. Adjust the time base to appropriate range.
2. Adjust the VELOCITY with regards to actual wave mode used (longitudinal
or transversal). Autocalibration function may be used to adjust angle
transducer parameters – see 5.1 above.
3. Depress the Execution Key, 2nd from the left, until DAC menu appears
(steps sequence is as follows: LINE -> FILL -> DAC -> LINE ...).
4. Delete all previous DAC points (if any exist) depressing “DEL #xx” button.
5. Make sure that “DAC 1” is displayed – depress “DAC TYPE” button if
needed.
6. Adjust gate width so, that it covers
sound path range of calibration
reflectors. Echo doesn’t need to cross
the gate for DAC adjustment.
7. Place transducer on calibration block
containing reference reflectors and
locate the reflector nearest to the
contact surface.
echo.
9. Depress “#00 ADD” button to record
the first point. Horizontal line appears
at the echo peak.
10. Move transducer and locate second

(deeper) reference reflector.
echo.
12. Depress “#01 ADD” button to record

the second point. The line connects
two points.
13. Repeat steps 10 to 12 for all of the
rest reference reflectors to complete
DAC curve.

14. Up to four (4) auxiliary DAC curves

(DAC 2 to DAC 5) may be derived
based on DAC 1 – depress “DAC
TYPE” button to display the desired
DAC number (DAC 2).
15. Adjust the dB difference (in 1 dB steps)
by depressing the “AUX LINE 1”
buttons. -6 dB in this example.
16. Depress “DAC TYPE” button to

display the next DAC number.
(DAC 3).
17. Adjust the dB difference (in 1 dB steps)
by depressing the “AUX LINE 2”
buttons. -3 dB in this example.
18. Repeat steps 16 and 17 for the rest

auxiliary DAC curves and dB
differences.

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Version 1.1 – June 2009

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STATEMENT OF INSPECTION AND WARRANTY

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3.1 Power Button ..................................................................................... 10

3.2 Escape Key........................................................................................ 10

3.3 Immediate Execution Keys ................................................................ 11

3.4 Display Freeze ON/OFF .................................................................... 11

3.5 Display Brightness ............................................................................. 11

3.6 Save Setup / Picture .......................................................................... 11

3.7 Load Setup / Picture .......................................................................... 11

3.8 Settings Menu (Angle Probe and Other Functions) ........................... 12

3.9 Zoom ................................................................................................. 12

3.10 Help ................................................................................................... 12

3.11 Lock ................................................................................................... 12

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1. DIO 1000 Introduction

1.1 General Description

Figure 1. DIO 1000 Front Panel

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1.3 Operating Environment

1.4 Power Requirements

1.5 Top Panel Connectors

Djual element probe

SIngle element probe

Figure 2. DIO 1000 Top Panel

Two standard LEMO connectors are used for probes connection.

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Connectors and Communication Ports

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Display Status and

3.1 Power Button

3.2 Escape Key

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3.3 Immediate Execution Keys

3.4 Display Freeze ON/OFF

3.5 Display Brightness

3.6 Save Setup / Picture

3.7 Load Setup / Picture

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3.8 Settings Menu (Angle Probe and Other Functions)

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4.1 Basic MENU

Functions of Immediate Execution Keys

Switches ON/OFF the AUTOCALIBRATION mode.

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4.1.1 GATE >--<

4.1.2 GATE --<

4.1.5 PROBE DELAY

4.1.6 DISPLAY DELAY

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4.3.1 GATE >--<

4.3.2 GATE --<

4.3.5 PROBE DELAY

4.3.6 DISPLAY DELAY

4.3.9 DEL #xx ADD

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