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CTS-9006
Digital / CTS-9009
Ultrasonic Flaw Detector
Operation Manual
COMPARISON
This operation manual shall apply to the CTS-9006/ CTS-9009 digital ultrasonic flaw detector. The
differences of the two models on functions and specifications are listed below:
Model
CTS-9006 CTS-9009
Item
1~4MHz(-6dB)
1~4MHz(-6dB)
Operating Frequency 0.5~8MHz(-6dB)
0.5~10MHz(-6dB)
2~15MHz(-6dB)
Positive
Positive
Negative
Negative
Rectify Full
Full
Filter
Filter
RF
Ethernet Port √
Probe Frequency Measurement √
Cine √
AWS D1.1/D1.5 welding code Optional √
API 5UE
Defect Sizing Quantitative √
Criteria
Curved Surface Correction √
Crack Height Sizing √
Echo Magnifier within gate √
Amplitude B Scan √
Special Thickness
√
Measurement Module
Cine Clips Saved to USB Disk √
Data Memory 300 sets 500 sets
【Note】:The mark √ in the table above indicates the corresponding model has such function or
specification.
The compilation of this operation manual is based on the model CTS-9006, and the parameters and
the operation shall apply to the CTS-9006. As the operation of the CTS-9009 is compatible with the
CTS-9006, for additional functions and operation on the CTS-9009, please refer to Appendix D.
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DCY2.781.9009/9006SS/B04E
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE
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OPERATION
OPERATION CAUTIONS AND SAFETY GUIDE.................................
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2.16.5 Directory.......................................................................................................................22
2.16.6 Preview ...........................................
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2.16.7 Output .........................................
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2.16.8 Subject .......................................
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2.16.9 Import...........................................................................................................................23
2.17 COORDINATE MODE...............................................................................................................24
2.18 P ARAMETER OUTPUT .............................................................................................................25
ARAMETER
2.19 MEASPT SELECT...................................................................................................................26
2.20 MEASUREMENT SELECT FOR G ATE ATE B ......................................................................................27
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6.1 TRAINING..............................................................................................................................45
6.2 SYSTEM M AINTENAN
AINTENANCE CE .........................................................................................................45
6.3 SERVICE ...............................................................................................................................45
APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................
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APPENDIX E ABBREVIATION
ABBREVIATION LIST .........................................
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CONTACT
CONTACT INFORMATION
INFORMATION ...........................................
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Preface
The CTS-9006/ CTS-9009 digital ultrasonic flaw detector is the perfect combination of various
advanced modern technologies such as ultrasonic flaw detection, computer, electronics, mould,
techniques. Therefore we present a series of digital ultrasonic flaw detectors with higher
performance and more powerful functions to the industry.
1) Small size —— The dimension of the whole unit is 152mm ×240mm×52mm (W×H×D). This is the
3) Low consumption —— Given that the system has small size and light weight, a fully-recharged
4) High performance ——The main technical specifications, such as detection sensitivity sur
surplus,
plus,
vertical linearity, horizontal linearity and dynamic range, are much better than the requirements
5) Rich functions —— The system is featured with USB port, auto gain control, peak memory,
memory, DAC,
A
AVG
VG.. Moreover, the CTS-9009 has many additional functions, such as network communication,
probe frequency measure, cine, curved surface correction and AWS code.
6) Easy operation —— The user-friendly system interface is quite intuitive with just a few buttons
Chapter 3 describes some operation techniques, so as to facilitate the users to operate the system
Chapter 4 describes the general steps when performing field testing with the system, and gives
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operations.
To know system features and operation, as well as how to perform ultrasonic testing with the system,
please read this Operation Manual carefully before using the system.
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1) Please keep this Operation Manual and always operate the system by following the steps
testing.
3) Do not try to dismantle and repair the system unless specifically described in the Operation
Manual.
4) The system warranty will be void if the fragile labels on specific positions are damaged.
heat source.
6) When the system is not in use for a long time, it should be powered up at lease once every
month.
10) For cautions on using the charger/adaptor, please refer to 5.4 Charger/Adaptor.
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Chapter 1 System
The CTS-9006 is a lightweight and compact digital ultrasonic flaw detector, especially suitable for:
1) Material testing, flaw positioning and echo evaluation
1.2 Appearance
Direction Key
Confirm Key
Main Menu Key Main Menu Key
Power Key
Function Key
Power Indicator
1
Battery
Handle
Fig. 1-2 System Back View
Probe Socket R
Probe Socket T
2
DC Power In Socket
Buzzer Port
USB Port
Name Usage
Buzzer Port The buzzer sound outlet when the alarm sound is enabled.
1.4 Key
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A
AG
GC To activate / cancel AGC function.
D A
AC
C To use DAC main menu.
Main Menu
A
AV
VG To use AVG main menu.
Cor r
r To use auto correction
corre ction main menu.
1.5 Menu
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5
GAStart GAStart
Ref1 ^ Ho_D
Ref2 ^ Ho_Diam. ^
Gain Gain
SPath ^ SPath ^
Corr Angle_Meas
Vel ^ Angle
Dly ^ K_Value
Zero ^
Op.
Angle_Meas.
【Note 1】: The item in bold font indicates that this submenu has extended submenu. If selected,
【Note 2】: The submenu marked with ^ has coarse adjustment/ fine adjustment. The submenu
marked with ^ on the right indicates it is in fine adjustment, while the submenu with -
Please refer to Fig. 1-5 for measurement data area and Table 1-4 for parameter and symbol and
their meanings.
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Waveform
Display
Menu Display
Measure Data
See Fig. 1-6 for the measure data area, and Table 1-4 for the meanings of parameters and symbols.
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Rs Range start.
Re Range end.
Alarm indicator. In alarm state, the color changes and the mark is
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The power of this system can be supplied by either the battery (DC-92) or the charger/adaptor (CD-
92):
a) Battery
Operation:
b) Charger/Adaptor
Operation:
2.2 Power on
Operation:
Press Power Key to turn on the system, and the power indicator on the panel will turn green.
The system screen will display SIUI logo and the model. After initialization, it will go to operation
mode.
【Note 1】: The system power-up parameter settings are the same as those before the system is
【Note 2】: If the system cannot be powered on, please refer to Appendix A Common Failures and
Troubleshooting.
Operation:
Press Power Key for about 2 seconds, and the power-off screen will be displayed and the
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【Note】: If the system cannot be powered off, please refer to Appendix A Common Failures and
Troubleshooting.
The system main menu corresponds to the main menu keys on the panel. For example, D A
AC
C
main menu, A
corresponds to DAC main AV
VG corresponds to AVG
AVG main
main menu. Press the main menu key
Operation:
Operation:
1) Select the submenu Page, and press ◄ or ► to turn to the previous or the next page.
2) Or press the corresponding main menu key to turn to the next page circularly.
circularly.
If not specified, the submenu value or item shall be adjusted by following the steps below.
Operation:
2) Use the direction key ◄ or ► to increase/decrease submenu value or toggle among items.
【Note 1】: When adjusting submenu value, hold on the adjust key may speed up the value
increase/decrease.
【Note 2】: For submenu with coarse adjustment/fine adjustment, the coarse adjustment/fine
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There are two submenus with extended submenus, i.e. Standard and Angle_Meas. Please see
Operation:
1) Press D A
AC
C and the submenu correspond to DAC main
main menu will pop up. Make the DAC
3) Press , ◄ or ► to switch to the extended submenu. The adjustment of the extended
Operation:
based on specific needs. Functions available for selection are: PeakEnv , PeakEcho, ScreenShot ,
Operation:
If PeakEnv is
is selected for F1 submenu:
)
1 Press F1 to enable the Peak Envelope Memory function if it is disabled.
2) Press F1 to disable the Peak Envelope Memory function if it is enabled.
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Operation:
Operation:
d) Print
Operation:
e) Sec_Color
Operation:
f ) Wave_Comp
Operation:
If Wave_Comp is selected for F1 submenu:
g) Zoom
Operation:
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h) Help
1) To view the help information for any menu, select the desired menu, then press F1 ; In the
help information screen, press ◄ to turn to the previous page, or ► to the next page.
is in use.
【Note 3】: For Help function, if no relevant help is found for the menu, press F1 and it displays No
help information.
2.10 Freeze
Operation:
Operation:
Press A
AGGC and the echo within gate will be automatically adjusted to the set echo amplitude in
Auto correction is used for correcting material velocity and probe zero (the acoustic time from the
probe ceramic to the incidence point), so as to eliminate the impact of velocity and zero on
calculation parameters, such as system sound path, horizontal distance and vertical distance.
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There are 3 correction types for selection: Vel (velocity corrected only), Zero (zero corrected only)
Operation:
3) Select the submenu Ref1 to adjust the actual sound path of reference 1.
4) Select the submenu Ref2 to adjust the actual sound path of reference 2.
5) Select the submenu GAStart to adjust gate start position, and hitch the gate to the echo
80%. Press and the screen prompts Please record echo for Ref2 .
6) Hitch the gate to the echo corresponding to reference 2 by following step 5). Adjust gain to
bring the echo amplitude around 80%. Press and the screen prompts Correction
Completed . Now the displayed velocity and zero are the current material velocity and probe
zero.
b) Correcting Zero
Operation:
3) Select the submenu Ref1 to adjust the actual sound path of reference 1.
4) Select the submenu GAStart to adjust gate start position, and hitch the gate to the echo
80%. Press and the screen prompts Correction Completed . Now the displayed zero is
Example 1: Use the first and the second echoes of a BH-50 echo probe to correct its velocity and
Operation:
1) Press Cor rr to go to Corr main
main menu.
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3) Select the submenu Ref1 to adjust the actual sound path of the first echo to 50mm.
4) Select the submenu Ref2 to adjust the actual sound path of the second echo to 100mm.
5) Select the submenu GAStart to adjust gate start position, and hitch the gate to the echo
6) Hitch the gate to the echo corresponding to reference 2 by following step 5). Adjust gain to bring
the echo amplitude around 80%. Press and the screen prompts Correction Completed .
Now the displayed velocity and zero are the current material velocity and probe zero.
Example 2: Use a CSK-IA test block to correct velocity and zero of an angle probe. (See Fig. 2-1)
Operation:
3) Select the submenu Ref1 to adjust the actual sound path of the R50 arc echo to 50mm.
4) Select the submenu Ref2 to adjust the actual sound path of the R100 arc echo to 100mm.
5) Move the probe to bring the highest reflection echo of the R100 arc 80% of the screen height
and the reflection echo of the R50 arc more than 20% of the screen height. (If the R50 arc echo
amplitude is less than 20%, the echo amplitude may be increased by translating the probe
7) Hitch the gate to the R100 arc echo by following step 6). Adjust gain to bring the echo amplitude
around 80%. Press and the screen prompts Correction Completed . Now the displayed
velocity and zero are the current material velocity and probe zero.
【Note】: If a IIW(V-1) test block is used, and due to the lack of an R50 arc, the user may use the
first and the second echo of an R100 arc. In this case, Ref1 shall be set 100mm and
Ref2 200mm. Hitch the gate to the first echo in step 6) and hitch the second echo in
step 7).
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【Note 1】: To ensure measurement accuracy, please calibrate the system before performing angle
【Note 2】: When performing angle measurement, south path between probe and reflection hole
shall be bigger than twice of probe near-field distance, so as to avoid the test result
Operation:
1) Press Cor rr and Select the submenu Angle_Meas. Press to switch to the extended menu of
Angle_Meas.
block.
4) Select the submenu GAStart to adjust gate start position, hitch the gate to the reflection hole
echo. Move the probe back and forth to search the highest reflection hole echo amplitude.
5) Adjust gain or
o r press A
AGGC to bring the echo amplitude around 80%.
6) Press and the measured Angle and KValue will be displayed in the submenu Angle and
KValue. The screen will prompt Refresh or not? Press to confirm and press any other key
to cancel.
Example: Use an angle probe 2.5Z10×10A60 to perform angle measurement on the surface of
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CSK-IA or IIW (V-1) standard block with a Ф50 reflection hole. (See Fig. 2-2)
2) Press Cor rr and select the submenu Angle_Meas. Press to switch to the extended menu of
Angle_Meas.
3) Select the extended menu Ho_D and adjust the Ф50 reflection hole depth to 30mm.
4) Select the extended menu Ho_Diam. and adjust the Ф50 reflection hole depth to 50mm.
echo. Move the probe back and forth to search the highest reflection hole echo amplitude.
6) Adjust gain or press AGC to bring the echo amplitude around 80%.
7) Press and the measured Angle and KValue will be displayed in the submenu Angle and
KValue. The screen will prompt Refresh or not? Press to confirm and press any other key
to cancel.
2.14 DAC
Operation:
1) Press D A
AC
C to switch to DAC main menu.
3) Select the submenu GAStart to adjust gate start position, hitch the gate to the echo to be
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record the echo. The flashing number at the upper right of the screen waveform area
curve.
b) Application Standard
Operation:
1) User define: Input the dB values for DACLine1, DACLine2 and DACLine3 directly. Select the
2) Standard: Select the submenu Standard and press to go the extended submenu of
Standard . Select the desired Standard in the submenu StandardName and Grade, press
c) Line Type
Operation:
Select the submenu LineType, then select the DAC line display to be Curve or Bee.
【Note1】: For the moment, the DAC curves standard supports GB 11345-1989 and JB/T 4730-
2005 only.
only.
Operation:
1) Press D AC
AC to switch to DAC main menu.
3) Press to go to DAC deletion state. Now an X mark will be shown on the DAC curve,
which means the echo point position recorded when making DAC curves. The number on
the upper right indicates the current selected echo point number, and above the
corresponding echo point there is a ↓ mark. Now press the direction key ◄ or ► to select
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the number to be deleted and press to delete the echo point. Press any other key to exit
b) Delete a whole
who le curve
Operation:
1) Press D A
AC
C to switch to DAC main menu.
2) Select the submenu DAC_Op and adjust it to Del_C .
3) Press , and the screen prompts Sure? . Press again to delete the curve, or press any
2.15 AVG
probes.
beyond three times of near field only. It is a straight line in the area within three times of
near field.
Operation:
5) Input Base_Diam.
Base diameter refers to the flat bottom hole diameter of the reference test block or the workpiece
in use. If Base_Diam. is set 0 , it means that the reference test block or the workpiece has a
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6) Input the flat-bottom hole equivalent diameters for the three AVG lines to be created.
7) Input Compensation
C ompensation Value
When the echo amplitude of the reference test block or the workpiece does not comply with the
theoretical value, compensation is required to compensate the value difference. This is a
common practice when a broad flat bottom is used for reference. Because the broad flat bottom
echo amplitude usually does not reach the theoretical difference of amplitude for the echo of the
same-distance flat-bottom hole, if the broad flat bottom amplitude is used as a reference, the
Therefore, in situations when the broad flat bottom echo is used as a reference, it is
recommended to input the error (between the actual difference of the reference broad flat-bottom
echo amplitude and the flat-bottom test block amplitude with the same-distance, which can be
calculated with the theoretical formula) as compensation. Input the compensation to bring the
8) Select the submenu GAStart . Adjust gate start position and hitch the gate to the echo to be
9) If AVG
AVG curves display is not
n ot required, select Off in AVG_Op
AVG_Op submenu to hide the current curves.
2.15.2 Deleti
Deleting
ng AVG Curves
Operation:
1) Press A
Press A
AV
VG to switch to AVG main menu.
3) Press , and the screen prompts Sure? . Press again to delete the curve, or press any
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2.16 Store
2.16.1 Save
Operation:
2) Select the submenu Dataset . Adjust it to select a blank dataset (without a mark after the
dataset).
2.16.2 Recall
Operation:
2.16.3 Delete
Operation:
2) Select the submenu Dataset . Adjust it to select a saved dataset (with a mark after the dataset).
3) Select the submenu Del . Press and the screen prompts Sure? . Press again to confirm
deletion, or press any other key to cancel.
Operation:
1) Press Stor eto
eto switch to Store main menu.
2) Select the submenu Del_All . Press and the screen prompts Sure? . Press again to
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2.16.5 Directory
Operation:
3) On the directory screen, use the direction key ► ◄ to turn pages and ▲ ▼ to select the
2.16.6 Preview
Operation:
On the preview screen, press direction key ▲ ▼ to switch the preview dataset, and press ► ◄
2.16.7 Output
Operation:
2) Select the sub menu Out . Press the direction key ► ◄ and there are two options for selection:
th e submenu
Cur. : To
To store the current
curr ent dataset to a USB
U SB disk.
All : T
To
o store all the saved datasets to a USB disk.
2.16.8 Subject
Subject is
is for brief notes on datasets. Only characters or letters are accepted.
Operation:
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(1)Use the direction key to move the cursor to select the letter to be inputted.
(2)Press D A
AC
C / Conf ig to move one cursor forward/ backward in Subject.
(3)Press A
AV
VG to delete the last character (from the end).
(4)Press to input one letter. Press Stor e to confirm finishing input of Subject. After
pressing that key, the screen prompts Saving..., and it will go back to the main menu
(5)Press F
F1 to cancel and exit edit screen.
【Note 1】: Up to 8 characters (including space) can be inputted for Subject. When the ninth
character is inputted, the last character of the Subject will be replaced by the new
inputted one.
【Note 2】: If the Dataset is not saved, once the Dataset is changed and you want to go back to
【Note 3】: In the directory screen, each unit has 2 values: the upper one for Dataset, and the lower
2.16.9 Import
a) Get prepared
Copy the data file in .dat and the image in .png to a directory in the USB disk ( Note: do not
c) Import
1) Select the submenu Import from the main menu Store, then press or ►.
2) Select the desired directory to be imported, then select the file to be imported according
(1) If the current storage does not exist in the USB storage, the screen will prompt:
Confirm: Import All Files
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Other: Cancel
- Press , and all the data files and pictures in the directory of the USB disk will
be imported;
(2)If the current storage exists in the USB storage, the screen will prompt:
Dataset: * has existed
Sure to import?
Left: Ignore
Other: Cancel
- Press , and all the data files and pictures in the directory of the USB disk will be
imported;
- Press▼, and all the data files and pictures for those datasets (in the directory of
the USB disk) not the same as the current datasets will be imported;
- Press ► to import the file and picture with the current dataset * ;
- Press ◄ to ignore the file, and the system will continue to prompt other files in the
【Note】: the directory name may include number 0~9, 26 letters (including big and small letters),
or any of the symbols below: ~ , `, !, @, #, $, %, ^, &, (, ), -, +, =, comma[,], single
When testing with an angle probe, the x-coordinate on the screen can be switched to any of SPath
(SoundPath), Vert. (Vertical) or Hor . (Horizon) mode. And the submenu for range will display the
Operation:
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【Note 1】: The coordinate mode is only applicable when testing with an angle probe. Please set
It is used to output parameters of measure point, i.e. sound distance, horizontal distance, depth,
Operation:
when the USB disk is plugged in, the system will prompt USB disk connected ..))
2) Press Stor e to go to Store main menu, and press the direction key ► or ◄ to select between
two options: Manual — each press will output parameters once; Auto —parameters will be
outputted continuously.
continuously.
3) Press , ParamOut submenu
submenu will display On to start output. If Manual is
is selected, then after
outputting parameter once, ParamOut submenu will be turned to Manual and the screen will
prompt Completed to
to finish output; If Auto is selected, then ParamOut submenu
submenu will always be
【Note 2】: Output file name: System Model-Date (CTS9006-02282008 for example)
【Note 3】: Output format: [hour: minute: second: mantissa] Sa: xxx, Da: xxx, Ra: xxx, Ha%: xxx,
SPath: xxx
【Note 4】: SPath (Sound Path): 1 LEG if ≤ 1 LEG; 2 LEG if > 1 LEG and ≤ 2 LEG; 3 LEG if > 2
【Note 5】: Among the output parameters, Da and SPath values are relative to submenu Thk .
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for a short while, because the system is saving parameters to the USB disk.
【Note 10】: When outputting parameters automatically, the USB disk can only be removed when
the output stops by pressing again and the screen prompts Completed . In this way it will avoid
damaging the outputted parameter files due to improper USB disk removal.
【Note 11】: The remaining space of the inserted USB disk will not be calculated when outputting
parameters automatically. Please make sure there is at least 10 MB left in the USB disk before using
it.
【Note 12】: The automatic parameter output is approximately 8~15/sec, which is subject to the
1) Peak: To calculate sound path and amplitude based on the peak within the gate range.
2) JFront: T
To
o calculate sound path from the intersection with the gate within the gate range,
based on which calculate the amplitude by searching for the echo peak where the
intersection locates.
3) Front: T
To
o calculate sound path from the intersection with the gate, and to get the
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Operation:
2) Select the submenu MeasPt , and set it to the desired measure mode.
yc c
yb b
ya a
Gate
xa xb xc
Item Description
Echo measurement point depth within gate b when testing with an angle
↓b
probe
Sba Measurement point sound path difference within gate a and gate b
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Operation:
2) Select the submenu BMeasure, and set to the desired measurement item.
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In the Basic main menu, select the submenu Gain and press , the gain step may be toggled
will be recalled. If there is no data in the current dataset, the new data will be saved.
【Note】: This table is for reference only. The operator shall choose the appropriate range based on
specific situation. Usually the range shall cover the workpiece thickness or the observed
During operating the system, when a mis-operation occurs or a confirmation for any operation is
required, a text prompt message will be displayed on the screen. The user may determine the
reason of such mis-operation or confirm whether to continue the operation through the prompt
message.
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The internal large memory of the system can store up to 300 groups of system test state data sets.
Therefore system test state data of calibrated probes for different applications or specific to
workpieces can be saved to records (datasets). Before testing, the corresponding saved records can
be recalled. After releasing the freeze state, testing is available immediately. Thus toggle between
different test states is very fast, which allows easy management and less complicated calibration on
the system.
Power at
at High and Damping at
at Low , so as to increase system test sensitivity.
Damping at
at High, so as to increase system test resolution but the test sensitivity will decrease
increase resolution.
3) Usually PRF is
is set 6 .
4) Determine system frequency setup based on the rated frequency of the selected probe. For a
2.5MHz probe, the test sensitivity surplus for the step 1~4MHz is
is the highest among the
5) Generall
Generallyy, Rej is
is set 0%.
When the AC power grid receives strong interference, please use battery for power supply. The
power supply from battery effectively cuts off interference signals from AC power grid, while other
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When PeakEnv. function is enabled, the screen will record the peak values corresponding to all
points in horizontal direction within the display range, and display these points in different colors.
When higher echoes appear, the corresponding peaks of those positions are refreshed, otherwise
they remain unchanged. This application is mainly used for positioning in angle-probe testing and
When PeakEcho function is enabled, the screen will record the peak echoes for all echoes (except
for initial wave) within the display range, and display these echoes in different colors. When higher
echoes appear, all echoes recorded will be refreshed, otherwise they remain unchanged. This
In this way, the user may find the highest echo quickly and make DAC curves by hitching the gate to
1) When the system is operated in sunshine outdoors, it is recommended to set the submenu
Color (( Config main menu) at 2 (white background), so as to increase visual contrast and clarity
of the screen.
2) When the system is operated indoors, it is recommended to set the submenu Color (Config
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【 】
Note 1 : √ means it has measurement value, while * means no measurement value.
【Note 2】: Sba has the measurement value only when two gate ↘ are valid.
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1) Set up system initial parameters (Rng , Vel , Dly , PRF , Band , Power , Damping , Thk ))..
2) Correct system zero and velocity. Please refer to 2.12 Auto Correction.
compensation sensitivity.
sensitivity.
4) Set up the system test range and save the current system status to a blank dataset and record
the dataset number.
5) In field testing, recall the test technique from the preset dataset (If necessary, adjust the
6) According to the echo position and amplitude shown up during testing (hitch the gate to the
echo and read from the measurement data area), determine whether it is a defect echo and
calculate its equivalent (If AVG curves are adopted, the flat-bottom hole equivalent to the echo
amplitude can be read from the system measurement data area directly), and then process the
1) Setup system initial parameters ( Rng , Vel , Dly , PRF , Band , Power , Damping , Thk )
2) Correct system zero and velocity (usually only the system zero can be corrected). Please refer to
4) Input the probe nominal Angle or KValue (If the user is demanding on measurement result, the
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probe actual angle can be measured with the angle measurement function or a CSK IA test
5) Use a standard test block (such as CSK IIIA) to make DAC curves, and set dB distance and
workpiece surface compensation between the three DAC curves according to the applicable
7) In field testing, recall the test technique from the preset dataset (If necessary compensate the
curves (hitch the gate to the echo and read from the measurement data area), determine
whether it is a defect echo and calculate its equivalent, length and area.
Use a 2.5Z10×10K2 probe, as per JB/T 4730-2005 standard, to test the welding line of a 20mm-thick
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peak of the echo. Hitch the gate to that echo. Adjust Zero value to bring SPath value in the
measurement data area to 100 . Now the distance from the incidence point to the front of probe
(4)Use the probe to be measured to scan a Φ1×6 hole at the depth of 30mm on the CSK-
IIIA test block. Find the peak of the echo and hitch the gate to that echo. Select extended
submenu GAStart in
in the submenu Angle_Meas. and press . The measurement result
is displayed in the extended submenus Angle and KValue. It prompts Sure? . Press
to save Angle and KValue.
(1)Press D A
AC
C to go to DAC main
main menu.
(3)Use the measured probe to scan a Φ1 hole at the depth of 10mm on the CSK-IIIA test
block. Find the peak of the echo and hitch the gate to that echo. Adjust the echo height
to around 80%. Press the confirm key and the first echo reference point is recorded
(4)Repeat step (2), and record echoes of the holes from shallow to deep depth at 20mm,
30mm and 40mm. When the reference echo amplitude at a deeper depth is less than
20% of screen display amplitude, increase system sensitivity (gain value) to increase
DAC_L1 (in DAC main menu) are set at: -9dB, -3dB and+5dB. In addition, the
workpiece surface compensation is normally 4dB, Comp shall be set at 4dB. Set the
submenu Line_Sel at
at DAC_L2 .
this specific example, the submenu Thk (in Config main menu) is set at 20mm. Save the
current system setup status and DAC curves to a blank dataset and record the dataset number.
6) In field testing, recall the made DAC curves from the submenu Dataset (in
(in Store main menu).
When a suspected echo appears within the DAC curve measurement range, hitch the gate to
that echo. If the number displayed in the measurement data area HdB field is 5.5 (the
(the number
refers to the dB difference between the echo peak within the gate and the currently selected
curve DAC_L2 ),
), the echo equivalent shall be:Φ 1×6-3dB+5.5dB= 1×6+2.5dB, which belongs
1×6-3dB+5.5dB=Φ 1×6+2.5dB
to Class 2 flaw.
Use a 2.5Z10×10K2 probe, as per Class B of GB 11345-1989 standard, to test on the welding line of
a 20mm-thick steel plate. This technique is also applicable to general welding line testing. The
2) Measure X_Value and Zero
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peak of the echo. Hitch the gate to that echo. Adjust Zero value to bring SPath value in the
measurement data area to 100 . Now the distance from the incidence point to the front of probe
(2)Select the submenu Angle_Meas. and press the confirm key to go to its extended
submenu.
(4)Use the probe to be measured to scan aΦ3 hole at the depth of 30mm on the RB-3 test
block. Find the peak of the echo and hitch the gate to that echo. Select the extended
submenu GAStart in the submenu Angle_Meas. and press the confirm key . The
(5) After testing, verification can be performed with a Φ3 hole at the depth of 20mm.
(1)Press D A
AC
C to go to DAC main menu.
(3)Use the measured probe to scan a Φ3 hole at the depth of 10mm on the RB-3 test block.
Find the peak of the echo and hitch the gate to that echo. Adjust the echo height to around
80%. Press the confirm key and the first echo reference point is recorded and the first
curve section is drawn.
(4)Repeat step (2), and record the echoes of the holes from shallow to deep depth at 20mm,
30mm and 40mm. When the reference echo amplitude at a deeper depth is less than 20%
of screen display amplitude, increase system sensitivity (gain value) to increase echo
As per Class B of GB 11345-1989 standard, the sensitivity of DAC_L3, DAC_L2 and
DAC_L1 are: Φ3-16dB, Φ3-10dB, Φ3-4dB. Therefore the submenus DAC_L3, DAC_L2
and DAC_L1 are set at: -16dB, -10dB and -4dB. In addition, the workpiece surface
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compensation is normally 4dB, Comp shall be set at 4dB. Set the submenu Line_Sel at
DAC_L2 .
system setup status and DAC curves to a blank dataset and record the dataset number.
6) In field testing, recall the made DAC curves from submenu Dataset (in
(in Store main menu). When
a suspected echo appears within the DAC curve measurement range, hitch the gate to that echo.
dB difference between the echo peak within the gate and the currently selected curve DAC_L2 )),,
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When testing with the system, use the BNC cable configured with the system or a cable of the same
type to connect with a proper probe. All the probe models manufactured by SIUI are suitable for the
For testing with one probe, either BNC probe connector socket (in internal parallel connection) can
be used. While for testing with a dual (TR) probe (one ceramic for transmitting, and the other for
receiving) or two probes (one for transmitting, and one for receiving), please be noted that you
the receive probe to the upper socket (with an R mark). The wrong connection may result in
Operation:
2) After 10 seconds, the system prompts USB disk connected , indicating the system can identify
【Note】: If the system cannot identify the USB disk, please refer to Appendix A Common Failures
and troubleshooting.
Unplug the USB disk form the system USB port directly.
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Operation:
2) After 3 seconds, the system prompts USB printer connected , indicating the system can identify
Unplug the USB printer form the system USB port directly.
Operation:
2) In Config main
main menu, Select the submenu F1 and set it at Print .
【 Note 】 : If the system cannot print, please refer to Appendix A Common Failures and
troubleshooting.
5.3 Battery
Please follow the below operation procedure to install the battery (DC-92):
1) Align the contact plate at the bottom of the battery with the port at the lower part of the system
2) After inserting the battery, push the battery in place and turn the screw rightwards to fix it (see #2
in Fig.5-1).
1) Loosen the screw leftwards to take out the screw (see #1 in Fi
Fig.5-2).
g.5-2).
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Fig. 5-1 Battery Installation Fig. 5-2 Battery Removal
Operation:
1) Insert the charger/adaptor (CD-92) plug into the AC socket (AC 100V~240V).
【 Note 】 : When the battery is recharged, it is normal if the charger/adaptor indicator flashes
The battery capacity indicator is located on the right of the measurement data area. The higher the
indicator is, the higher capacity will be. When there is 20% capacity left, it means that the battery
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power is running out, and you should recharge or replace the battery in time. A new DC-92 battery, if
【Note】: When the battery power is very low, to avoid battery over-discharge, the system will be
automatically.
turned off automatically.
The capacity and the service life of the rechargeable battery depend on whether the battery is used
properly. Please recharge the battery DC-92 with the configured charger/adaptor (CD-92). On how to
please connect with stable and reliable mains power supply (AC 100V~240V, 50Hz~60Hz);
2) The system battery (DC-92)can only be recharged with the charger (CD-92)and the
3) Please recharge the system battery in a cool and ventilated room, otherwise, the battery
4) When the system is not in use for a long time, the battery should be recharged and
5) During storage or transportation, the battery shall be stored with half capacity,
capacity, i.e. its
its voltage
pollution, do not discard, break or crush the battery at will. Please dispose it properly
7) It is prohibited to throw the battery into fire, so as to avoid explosion or producing toxic
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chemicals.
8) Do not charge the battery near fire source or in extremely hot environment.
9) It is prohibited to make electric conductor contact battery pole plate, so as to avoid short
circuit.
10) Keep the battery from moisture and never throw it into water.
11) Do not store
store the
the battery
battery in
in the temperature
temperature higher
higher than 60
60℃ or lower
lower than -20℃;
12) Do not use the battery if it is in peculiar smelling, heats, distortion, changed color or any
other abnormity
abnor mity..
5.4 Charger/Adaptor
The system configured charger/adaptor (CD-92) can serve as the system adaptor and the system
battery charger.
2) Do remember that the total load of the adaptor (charger) plugged into the socket shall not
5.5 Bag
Please refer to Fig. 5-3 and Fig. 5-4 for how to use the system bag.
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6.1 Training
To ensure a safe and proper operation, the operator shall receive appropriate training on ultrasound
testing, and read this operation instruction before operating this system. The lack of relevant
knowledge on ultrasound testing may lead to unpredictable wrong testing results. Therefore, to
acquire information on ultrasonic testing training and qualification, please contact relevant NDT
Please use the factory configured accessories and options, such as the BNC probe cable and the
communication cable. Incompatible cables may result in system internal circuit failure or external
The system housing, glass panel and other parts can be cleaned with a piece of cloth soaked with a
【Note】: DO NOT use any solvent to clean the system. The plastic parts may be damaged or
6.3 Service
The system adopts the latest technologies and is made of high quality components. The process
inspection, the in-process testing and the quality management system are all certified by ISO9001,
SIUI provide 2 years’ warranty for the system main unit. In case any failure is found in the system,
please shut off the system and take out the battery. Contact SIUI service department whenever it is
necessary to repair or recalibrate the system. The warranty does not cover any unauthorized repair
or disassembly.
disassembly.
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Under the following situations, the safe operation of the system is not ensured:
2) The system is stored in adverse environment for a long time (e.g. abnormal temperature or high
waterproof and humidity-proof, in order to avoid system damage due to rain, snow,
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1) Try to replace the battery with full capacity if the capacity
capacity is low;
1) Check if the system is connected to the charger/ adaptor plug, or if the plug come
loose;
2) Check ifif the charger/ adaptor indicator is on (if on, which means it works properly);
3) If the battery is not used on the system, try to use the system with a fully charged
charged
battery.
c) If the failure still exists after trying the solutions above, please contact the distributor or
SIUI.
a) Long press the power key for 8 seconds to force the system shutdown;
b) If force shutdown fails, unplug the charger/ adaptor or remove the battery to cut off power
supply. Reboot the system to see whether it is in normal operation. If not, try to contact
a) It takes
takes about 10 seconds for the system to identify the USB disk. Check if the USB is still
still
being detected;
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b) Check if the connected printer is out of the compatible range of the system. For the printer
c) Remove the USB printer, restart the system and reconnected the printer again.
a) Check if the plug connection of the charger/ adaptor is good or not;
A.6 No Echo
only;
b) Check if the probe cable is in bad contact. Try to replace another probe cable;
d) Set the system at Default , use a new probe cable to connect to a good standard echo
probe BH-50 with the system. If echoes occur, the failure is due to improper setting;
e) If the failure still exists after trying the solutions above, please contact the distributor or
SIUI.
a) Check if AVG curves are made. DAC curves can not be created if AVG curves are made;
c) Check if the echo amplitude hitched by the gate is not within the range of 20% ~100%;
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a) Check if DAC curves are made. AVG curves can not be created if DAC curves are made;
c) Check if the echo amplitude hitched by the gate is not within the range of 20% ~100%;
d) Check if Rectify is
is set at RF . A
AVG
VG curves can not be created in RF mode.
mode.
c) Check whether the gate hitches the echo to be tested or there are clutters with higher
echo amplitude. By measuring PeakEcho within gate, only when the echo being hitched
d) Check if X_Value is inputted correctly; When X_Value is 0, the measurement reading
refers to the horizontal distance between the incident point of probe beam and the flaw,
otherwise, it refers to the horizontal distance between the probe flank and the flaw;
e) Check whether the gate hitches the echo to be tested or there are clutters with higher
echo amplitude. By measuring PeakEcho within gate, only when the echo being hitched
the flaw (beam reflection point) and the probe, rather than between the round-hole center
and the probe. Otherwise, the bigger the round-hole diameter is, the bigger the error will
be.
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Appendix B Specifications
Detection Sensitivity
dB ≥65 (with a 2.5Z20N probe)
Surplus
Horizontal Linearity
% ≤0.5
Error
Reject % 0 ~ 80
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to a designated amplitude
Auto Gain Amplitude setup: 40% / 50% / 60% / 70% / 80% / 90% /
100%
A
AVG
VG Curve For making, setting and applying AVG
AVG curves
300 data sets, Save the system internal data sets to a USB
Storage
disk via the USB port
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Display Screen 5.7” high brightness TFT LCD, 320 x 240 pixels
Unit MM / Inch
Language CN / EN / JP / SPA / FR / RU / DE
IP Code IP65
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Rej % 0 0~80
GAStart % 15 0~109
Basic
GAWidth % 15 1~109
GAThresh
GAThresh % 30 10~90(in RF mode: -90~-10, 10~90 )
GBStart % 35 0~109
GBWidth % 15 1~109
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A
AVG_Op
VG_Op off off / Record / Display / Del
Dataset 1 1~300
Subject
Ho_D mm 30 0.1~100
Angle_Meas.
Ho_Diam mm 50 0~50
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GB 11345:
A-8~50mm / B-8~300mm / C-
8~300mm
Standard
Grade A-8~50mm JB/T 4730:
IA-120~400mm / IIA-6~46mm /
IIA-46~120mm / IIIA-8~15mm /
IIIA-15~46mm / IIIA-46~120mm
KValue
KValue 0.00 0~572.89
X_Value
X_Value 0.0 0~50
Thk 50 0.1~1000
PRF 6 1~10
Config
Dual Single Single / Dual
A
AVG_Freq.
VG_Freq. MHz 2.5 0.5~10
A
AVG_Diam.
VG_Diam. mm 20 1~50
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Color 1 1~3
Auto_Level % 80 40 / 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 / 90 / 100
Unit MM MM / Inch
Date Year-month-day
【Note 1】: Only the adjustable submenus for each main menu are listed, while the extended
【Note 2】: The same submenus for several main menu are listed in the first appeared main menu
only.
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D.1 Appearance
Direction Key
Confirm Key
Power Key
Function Key
Power Indicator
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Battery
Handle
Fig. D-2 System Back View
Probe Socket R
Probe Socket T
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Batt
Batter
er Char
Char e In
In Soc
Socke
kett
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Ref1 ^ Ho_D
Ref2 ^ Ho_Diam. ^
Gain Gain
SPath ^ SPath ^
Corr Angle_Meas
Vel ^ Angle
Dly ^ K_Value
Zero ^
Op.
Angle_Meas.
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【Note 1】: The item in bold font indicates that this submenu has extended submenu. If selected,
【Note 2】: The submenu marked with ^ has coarse adjustment/ fine adjustment. The submenu
marked with ^ on the right indicates it is in fine adjustment, while the submenu with -
Radio Frequency Rectify, i.e. non-rectify mode, with echo display of original waveforms, which is
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mainly applied in
in scientific research such as echo signal qualitative determination and spectral
analysis.
Operation:
3) Select the submenu Rectify , and press the direction key ► till the submenu Rectify
changes to RF .
D3.2 Band
Compared with CTS-9006, CTS-9009 offers more choices of wider bands and adaptable probe
D3.3 Cine
The user may select to record waves and menu change in system memory or a USB disk (stop
recording when performing main menu config, preview, directory, BScan, subject editing and
thickness measurement).
Storage type:
Flash — Cine is recorded in the USB disk, and the record time is subject to the USB disk
capacity.
Operation:
2) Select the submenu CineType , and use the direction key ► or ◄ to select.
Press ◄ or ► to go to the digit to be changed, and press ▲ or ▼ to change the value of
the prefix. Every time when FlashCine starts recording, the system uses the 4-digit value
set up here as the prefix of the output file name for FlashCine. The number will be added
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by 1 automatically for subsequent action. If the number is over 9999, it will go back to
2) Select the submenu CineRecord , press ◄ to stop recording, or press ► to start
the screen, which means that it is recording cine. If the cine type is Flash (USB
disk), you may also use F1 to change the recording state: Press F1 to change the
submenu F1Key under
under the main menu Config to FlashCine; if the cine recording
(including both inside cine and flash cine) is not started yet, it will start FlashCine
recording; if the cine recording is started, it will stop FlashCine recording; if Inside
Cine recording is starting, the system will prompt: Recording Inside Cine.
1) For Inside Cine, select the submenu CineType , then press to go to cine replay
screen; OR set up the submenu F1Key under the main menu Config to
2) If itit is
is a FlashCine,
FlashCine, it can be played with PC software configured.
【Note 1】: If the cine is saved in the system, the previously recorded cine will be erased when
starting to record a new cine. While the cine in the USB is not restricted by this rule.
【Note 2】: If the cine is saved in the system, the recorded cine will be erased upon system power
down. To
To keep the cine, please save the cine to a USB disk through
throu gh the cine screen.
—— Play
—— Pause
—— Stop
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Operation:
1) Press Config to enter Config main menu;
2) Select the submenu Band , and adjust it properly for the probe in use;
5) Select GAStart extended
extended submenu to adjust gate start to hitch the first echo;
6) Press and the measure result will be displayed in the Result extended submenu.
The GateMagnifier (Gate_Mag.) function magnifies the area covered by the gate to the whole
waveform display area, which is conducive to a fast observation of details in certain echo area.
Operation:
3) Select Gate_Mag. extended submenu and press to magnify the area within gate to
the whole waveform display area. To restore to the previous state before magnification,
Welding level is calculated as per AWS (American Welding Society) structural welding code (D1.1)
Operation:
1) Choose a suitable probe and a standard test block according to AWS D1.1/D1.5 code;
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3) Select the submenu AWS D1.1/D1.5 , press to enter AWS D1.1/D1.5 extended
submenu;
5) Move the probe back and forth to get the highest echo, and adjust the gain to keep the
echo amplitude within 20%~100%, select GAStart extended submenu, adjust the gate
6) Select BRef. extended submenu, press to record the current gain as B Reference
7) Place the probe on the workpiece to be tested and ensure good coupling;
8) Move the probe back and forth to get the highest echo, and adjust the gain to keep the
echo amplitude within 20%~100%, select GAStart extended submenu, adjust the gate
current echo gain as A Indication Level when its amplitude reaches the gain amplitude
of the recorded B Reference Level , and the record result will be displayed in AInd.
extended submenu. Now the system will automatically calculate C Attenuation Factor
on the formula: D=A-B-C, and the result is displayed in CAtt. and DRating extended
submenus.
10) Under the same conditions as in step 1), repeat steps 7)~9) to calculate C Attenuation
【Note 1】: All the calculations are based on AWS D1.1-2006 and AWS
AWS D1.5-2002 codes.
【Note 2】: When recording B Reference Level in step 6), the values of A, C and D will be reset to
zero.
To measure crack height with angle probe edge peak echo method.
Principle: When incident waves enter the crack tip, some of them are reflected along their original
path, which is called edge peak echoes. The edge peak echo method is to calculate crack height by
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measuring the sound path of edge peak echo produced when the main beam is incident on the crack
edge.
Operation:
4) Select Angle or KValue extended submenu, and input the angle or KValue of the probe in
use;
5) Select GAStart extended submenu, adjust its value to hitch the first edge peak echo.
Select the submenu H1 and press to record the current echo depth;
6) Select GAStart extended submenu, adjust its value to hitch the second edge peak echo.
Select H2 extended submenu and press to record the current echo depth. Now the
system will automatically calculate the recorded depth difference between H1 and H2,
A quantitative method allows defect sizing according to API (American Petroleum Institute)
Operation:
4) Select Dr extended
extended submenu, input the calibrated reference indicator, i.e. known depth of
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9) Place the probe on the workpiece to be tested and ensure good coupling. Move the probe
For depth and horizontal distance correction when testing circumference with an angle probe.
Operation:
4) Select O_Diam. Extended submenu, input the outer diameter of the tested workpiece;
6) Select Angle or KValue extended submenu, enter the angle or KValue of the probe in
use;
7) Select X_Value extended submenu, input the X Value of the probe in use;
8) Select Type extended submenu, set the correction type of circumference testing:
Operation:
2) Select the submenu BScan, press to enter Amplitude B Scan screen;
—— Play
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—— Pause
—— Stop
—— Adjust gain/step; when selected, press to adjust step; Press the direction
The CTS-9009 has communication and control functions with a PC through network port.
Note: This function supports thickness measurement when using 2.5MHz/5MHz regular/ narrow-
Operation:
measurement screen.
In the thickness measurement screen, select the submenu Rng . Based on the thickness
to be measured, select the range from 1-10 , 10-50 , 50-150 , 150-300 . The selection of a
proper range for the work piece thickness to be measured will help improve measurement
accuracy.
A
AG
Press A
Press GC in the thickness measurement screen to enable/ disable AGC. Different from
each auto gain in the regular flaw detection screen (which automatically stops when gain
reaches the specific height). When AGC is enabled, the dynamic gain will be adjusted
baseline is not stabled or the baseline noise is big if the probe is not connected or the
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d) Correction
There are 2 correction methods for selection: SCorr // DCorr . Performing correction
within the corresponding thickness range will help improve measurement accuracy.
1) SCorr : T
To
o correct velocity and zero with the 1 st and the 2nd echoes, the user only
needs to ensure the 1 st and the 2nd echoes within the gate range.
Operation:
(1) Select the submenu Op. Press the direction ◄ or ► to go to the option
SCorr .
(3) Select the submenu aStart . Adjust it to bring the 1 st and the 2nd echoes
2) DCorr : The same as AGC function, to correct velocity and zero with the echoes
(1) Select the submenu Op., and then press the direction key ◄ or ► to go to
(2) Select the submenu aStart . Adjust the gate to record the echo for Ref1.
Then press . The system will prompt Please record echo for Ref2 .
correction.
e) Measurement
1) Usually direction measurement will be enough. The measured value is displayed
2) If the echo recorded by the gate is incorrect, adjust the submenu aStart to
to change
(3) Diff: Difference between the measured thickness and the value for the
submenu Ref1.
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(the submenu Avg_Num).
(5) Limit: To limit the measured thickness within a certain range. When the
measured thickness exceeds the limit, the system will give out the alarm.
The upper and lower limits are set in the submenus Ref1, U_Limit and
L_Limit . The limit range is: Ref1+ L_Limit <= Thickness measured <=
Ref1+ U_Limit.
f ) Save
Select the submenu Op. , then you may choose the following operation:
1) Clear: Select it and press , and all the measurement results in the memory will
be cleared.
2) Save:
Save interval may be set in the submenu SaveIntv , and the default is 5S, i.e.
- SaveFlash: To save measured vales to the USB storage, and the capacity is
Select either of the option and then press . If the system is not in save state, it
3) Display: To
To display
display the saved measurements. Press A
AV
VG to turn to the next page,
or press D A
AC
C to turn to the previous page. Press to return to the thickness
measurement screen.
4) Output: Select it and press , and the saved measurements are outputted to the
USB disk.
g) Exit
and the coupling is good, it will give out a Di sound for each measurement; when Limit
is used, for measurement results exceeding the limit, the system will give out a long
alarm, otherwise the alarm will be a Di sound, which means the coupling is good.
【Note 2】: The measurement method Min refers to the minimum value measured when coupled,
i.e. the minimum value measured when the probe moves on the tested piece (without
moving away from the tested surface), but not the minimum value being always
displayed. If the probe moves away from the tested surface or the coupling is not good,
Thickness measured based on the Save mark, which means that it is in Save
selected method (in the [ ], it shows state (in the [], it shows the dataset
Thickness between the 1st th
the n measurement when Avg is number for such storage)
and the 2nd echo within
used)
the gate
Thickness of
Good Coupling
the 1st echo
Freeze Mark
within the AGC Enabled
gate
Table below shows meaning of abbreviations that may be used in the menus and options.
4 Att. Attenuation
15 Bee BeeLine
18 Comp Compensation
20 Corr Correction
27 Del Delete
32 Dir Directory
42 GAThresh
GAThresh Gate A Thresh
46 H1 Height 1
47 H2 Height 2
50 Hor. Horizontal
51 Lang.(语言) Language(语言)
53 L_Limit LowerLimit
54 MeasPt MeasurePoint
55 Neg. Negative
57 Op. Option
58 Out Output
59 ParamOut ParameterOutput
60 PeakEnv
PeakEnv.. Peak Envelop
61 Pre. Preview
62 P_Shape ProbeShape
64 Pos. Positive
65 Ref1 Reference 1
66 Ref2 Reference 2
67 Rej Reject
68 SaveIntv SaveInterval
73 Thk. Thickness
74 U_Limit UpperLimit
75 Vel Velocity
76 Vert. Vertical
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