1. Introduction The OmniScan® MXU-2.0 software provides ultrasonic inspection functions suitable for numerous nondestructive testing applications as it combines both the conventional ultrasound (UT) and the phased array (PA) ultrasonic modes. The OmniScan® MXU-2.0 software operates on the innovative and portable OmniScan MX instrument, equipped with an Automated UT module. 1.1. Manual Organization This manual contains a description and instructions on use of the software. It is organized to allow progressive understanding of the different functions of the software. Each section, however, is complete in itself. A) Note: The OmniScan® MX User's Manual (part number DUMGO060D) provides a description and instructions for use of the OmniScan MX instrument. Refer to this document to understand, in particular, how to navigate in the software user interface using the hardware keys on the instrument. 1.2. Connecting Your Probes The OmniScan® MXU-2.0 software combines both the phased array (PA) mode and the conventional (UT) mode so that you can use PA and UT probes with your OmniScan MX. With the OmniScan powered off, connect a phased array probe to the OmniScan’s PA connector and UT probes to the UT connectors (see the example inFigure 1-1 on page 2). PA mode Peoria UT mode Figure 1-1 Connecting PA and UT probes to the OmniScan MX 1.3 Starting the OmniScan To start the OmniScan software 1 On the front panel of the OmniScan®, press and hold oO (power button) for one second You then hear a beeping sound. The system starts, performs a memory check, and displays the OmniScan® logo and the software version. If more than one application is available on your OmniScan unit, a series of buttons appear on the OmniScan splash screen offering to start the available applications. Choose the desired inspection application If you always choose the same application, you can skip the operating mode selection by choosing the Auto Startup button on the lower-right corner of the screen. This function bypasses the mode selection in future restarts.1.4 * To regain the ability to choose an inspection application, choose Preferences > Service > Startup Mode > Manual. l t Note: At startup, the OmniScan® MX instrument loads the OmniScan software installed either on the CompactFlash® memory card inserted in the built-in card reader on the right side of the instrument or, from an external card reader connected to one of the OmniScan USB ports (USB 1.0 only). Shutting down the OmniScan Software The OmniScan® MXU-2.0 software automatically shuts itself down when you turn off your OmniScan unit. To turn off the OmniScan 15 On the front panel of the OmniScan, press and hold @ (power button) for one second. The power indicator light becomes orange as the OmniScan shuts down. Module Models Supported by the OmniScan MXU Software The OmniScan® MXU-2.0 software operates with the Automated UT conventional ultrasound and phased array acquisition modules available for the OmniScan MX. These modules are the following: + OMNI-M-PA1616 © OMNI-M-PA16128 * OMNI-M-PA16128PR © OMNI-M-PA3232 © OMNI-M-PA32128 * OMNI-M-PA32128PR2. User Interface Description This section presents the general features of the OmniScan® software user interface. An important characteristic of the OmniScan® MXU-2.0 software user interface is that the colors change depending on the mode that is set (see Figure 2-1 on page 5). The user interface appears in blue tints when set in the phased array (PA) mode and in green tints when set in the conventional ultrasound (UT) mode. Refer to section 3.1 on page 25 for the procedure to switch from one mode to the other. ~ Green tints in UT mode Figure 2-1 Appearance of the user interface in PA and UT modesTA f | “| Note: In this document, the user interface screens are displayed in the PA mode (blue tints) when they are similar in both modes. 2.1 About the Window Main Components Figure 2-2 on page 6 shows the OmniScan® main components. oftware user interface and identifies its Reading fields (see section 22 on page 7) Status indicator pest coe Wd (see section 2.4 on ™ C2 a) page 12) guest ga ane Menu button (see section 2.3 on page 9) Submenu buttons. (see section 2:3 on page 9 Data display ray a (see section 25 on Cerne eed page 15) Lf cy re on Parameter buttons (see section 2.3 on page 9 Figure 2-2 The OmniScan software window components shown in PA modeA) Note: The OmniScan® MX User's Manual (part number DUMGO060D) provides a description and instructions for use of the OmniScan MX instrument. Refer to this document to understand, in particular, how to navigate in the software user interface using the hardware keys of the instrument. 2.2 About the Reading Fields The reading fields area is located at the top of the OmniScan® software user interface. Figure 2-3 on page 7 identifies the various reading fields available and provides teferences to document sections where you can find more information. Figure 2-4 on page 8 identifies the information available in a reading field. Gain value File name of the setup Current date and time (see section 7.2.1) (seesection 3.32.1) (see section3.2.1) Software version Ee RT) eres 0.00 Ce Pe ao Go) 4 Pulse Repetition Scan inspection Sean inspection Reading fields Frequency indicator parameter 1 (see parameter 2 (see (seesections5:3.1 and (see section 7.2.2) Table 1 onppage 8) Table { on page 8) 74.4) Figure 2-3 Information in the reading fields areaGate mode (see section 7.3.1) Ultrasonic parameter identifier. Ultrasonic parameter units. Ultrasonic parameter value Figure 2-4 The information available in a reading field Table 1 on page 8 shows the information that the scan inspection parameters | and 2 contain in relation to a selected scan inspection. Table 1 Information in the scan inspection parameters 1 and 2 In the menu Content of the Scan > Scan > Scan inspection Scan inspection Inspection > | Inspection parameter 1 parameter 2 Type= > Scan = ‘One-Line Sean V: Maximum scan X : Inspection duration velocity for current {s] configuration [mm/s] Encoder 1} V : Maximum scan X : Position on the scan and2 | velocity for current axis [mm] configuration [mm/s] Raster Scan Time | Not applicable Not applicable Encoder 1 | X: Position on the scan | Y : Position on the and2 | axis [mm] index axis [mm] Helicoidal Time — | V: Maximum scan Y : Position on the Scan velocity for current index axis [mm] configuration [mm/s] X: Position on the scan | Y : Position on the axis [mm] index axis [mm]2.3 About Navigation in the OmniScan Software The OmniScan® software user interface provides access to parameters using three levels of buttons arranged on the left side and at the bottom of the screen. Figure 2-5 ‘on page 9 outlines the syntax used throughout this document to specify the selection of the menu, the submenus, the parameter buttons, and to enter or select a parameter value. Menu > Submenu > Parameter = Value Figure 2-5 Menu, Submenu, Parameter structure and navigation syntax The navigation syntax outlined in Figure 2-5 on page 9 is a short expression of the procedure detailed in section 2.3.1 on page 9. 2.3.1 Navigating in the OmniScan Software To navigate in the OmniScan® software 1 Choose the Menu button and select the desired item from the menu list that appears on the right of the button (see Figure 2-5 on page 9).The software immediately reassigns the functions of the Submenu buttons to those associated with the selected Menu item. 2 Choose the desired Submenu button. The software immediately reassigns the functions of the Parameter buttons to those associated with the selected Submenu button. 3 Choose the desired Parameter button and enter or select the desired value associated with the function of the button. Some Parameter buttons also provide access to dialog boxes or software tools such as the File Manager. 2.3.2 Organization of the Menus ‘The order in which the menu items, submenus, and parameter buttons appear corresponds to their typical sequence of usage. Consider the menus as being part of three groups: * “Menus to Define the Setup” on page 10 * “Menus Used for Inspection” on page 11 * "Menus Providing Tools” on page 11 2.3.2.1 Menus to Define the Setup Use the following menus to define your setup. Refer to section 4. on page 37 for procedures using the functions in these menus. Wizard Use this menu to create a complete application setup. The step-by-step approach prevents you from missing a parameter change. The help screens associated with each wizard step provide specific information on the parameters to set, This menu includes a complete step-by-step calibration wizard, an important part of the setup creation, Refer to section 7.1 on page 159 for a complete description. Probe/Part Use this menu to fine tune the parameters related to your probe or your part previously defined with the Group wizard. Refer to section 7.6 on page 223 for a complete description.Focal Law Use this menu to fine tune the parameters related to the focal laws originally defined with the Focal Law wizard. Refer to section 7.7 on page 232 for a complete description. Scan Use this menu to fine tune the parameters related to the scan originally defined with the wizards. Refer to section 7.8 on page 235 for a complete description. 23.2.2 Menus Used for Inspection Use the following menus to perform your inspection. Refer to section 5. on page 87 for procedures using the functions in these menus. UT Settings Menu containing all parameters that you regularly modify during inspection. Refer to section 7.2 on page 167 for a complete description. Gate/Alarm Menu containing gate positions and modes, alarm conditions, and sizing curve (DAC/TCG) parameters. Refer to section 7.3 on page 175 for a complete description. Measurements Menu managing the options related to various measurement options and statistical tools. Refer to section 7.4 on page 185 for a complete description. Display Menu managing the options related to the data views and the information visible on the screen. Refer to section 7.5 on page 203 for a complete description. 2.3.2.3 Menus Providing Tools Use the following menus to configure the OmniScan® software and hardware. Refer to section 3. on page 25 for procedures using the functions in these menus. File Menu to open and save files, and to format and build an inspection report. Refer to section 7.9 on page 241 for a complete description. Preferences Menu containing various parameters related to the system configuration that you typically set when you start using the system such as the measurement unit (mm.24 or inch) and the date and time. Refer to section 7.10 on page 246 for a complete description. UT] Setup status (ee Table 2 on page 12) Figure 2-6 Status indicator example Table 2 on page 12 presents a list of the status indicators and their meanings. Table 2 The status indicators and their meanings Indicator Meaning Ah The normal A-scan mode is enabled. The all A-scan mode is enabled. = The smart A-scan mode is enabled.Table 2 The status indicators and their meanings (continued) Indicator Meaning The data in gate A is the skip number found on Out in the symbol. The C-scan data is located farther than the fourth skip. The distance-amplitude correction (DAC) curve is enabled. The time-corrected gain (TCG) is enabled. The reference mode is enabled. ‘The setup is locked. The setup is unlocked. The acquisition synchronization is set to clock mode. The acquisition synchronization is set to external mode. The acquisition synchronization is set to encoder mode. This indicator displays the OmniScan internal temperature in Celsius degrees. The sensitivity is not calibrated. The sensitivity is calibrated. The TOFD is not calibrated. The TOFD is calibrated.Table 2 The status indicators and their meanings (continued) Indicator Meaning The wedge delay is not calibrated The wedge delay is calibrated. The sound velocity is not calibrated. ‘The sound velocity is calibrated. 24.1 Battery Status Indicators The battery status indicators, located in the upper-left comer of the display screen, indicate the amount of power left in each battery as shown in Figure 2-7 on page 14. Figure 2-7 Battery charge status: charges remaining in both batteries + The remaining operational time is displayed inside the battery status indicator. The OmniScan® requires around 15 minutes of operation displaying this information. * The charge indicator (bar) inside the battery status indicator represents an approximation of the amount of power left in that battery. * If you attempt to turn on the OmniScan with batteries that are too low to operate, the power indicator light blinks red rapidly for about three seconds. Replace the batteries or plug the DC power adapter to operate the OmniScan. The battery that is currently being used is highlighted. The OmniScan software notifies the user regarding the status of the batteries. Table 3 on page 15 describes the various states of the battery status indicator.Table 3 Battery statu: Indicator s indicator variations Dotted N/A There is no battery in that compartment. Blue Blue The battery is functioning properly. Blue | Orange The battery is too hot to operate. Yellow | Blue | The battery is charging. (blinking) Orange | Blue | The battery is too hot to be charged. The battery charge is critically low (less than 10%). A beeping sound is heard if there is no other battery to switch to. Red Light (blinking) | blue N/A Yellow The OmniScan is being powered externally through the DC adapter. N/A Dark green The external power supply is insufficient. 2.5 About the Data Display ‘The data display area presents the various data views (see section 2.5.1 on page 15). The data views have a ruler or a scale ass page 17) 2.5.1 About the Data Views The data views are various graphical repre sociated with each axis (see section 2.5.2 on sentations of the ultrasonic data. Table 4 onpage 16 lists the basic ultrasonic views (scans) that are illustrated in Figure 2-8 on page 16. Table 4 Basic data views Point of view ‘Axis content Looking down in the material Acscan Amplitude versus Ultrasound B-scan Side Ultrasound versus Scan | Scan versus Index | Top (C-scan) view C-scan Top a Side (B-scan) view Index axis Figure 2-8 Example of ultrasonic B-scan and C-scan views with a probe skew angle of 270°B-scan view 2D view of ultrasound data with the scan length on one axis and the ultrasound path on the other axis. C-Sean view 2-D view of ultrasound data with the scan length on one axis and the index length on the other axis. One of the available parameter (for example, the maximum amplitude) is projected on the index-scan plan for each point (pixel). The C-Scan is called top view. A-B, A-B-C, A-B-S, A-C-[C], A-S-[C], PA-TOED, Strip Chart-[A] views Various combined views simultaneously displaying two or three views 2.5.2 Rulers/Scales Rulers/scales appear on the vertical or horizontal sides of the view. These rulers/scales are associated with the axis they represent. Figure 2-9 on page 17 presents an example of multiple views featuring various rulers/scales. Amplitude axis Color palette ruler Time axis Uttrasound avis with true depth units Figure 2-9 Example of multiple views with various rulers/scalesEach ruler/scale is filled with a dedicated color to help you identify the axis on the various views. Table 5 on page 18 provides a list of the available rulers/scales and their associated colors and functions. A basic color is associated with each axis. An axis appears in various tints of this basic color. The lightest tint corresponds the raw data representation. Progressively darker tints are associated with increasing data correction complexity relative to the axis. A darker tint is also used for an axis appearing as a reference. In this case, the zoom bar is not available. Table 5 Rulers/scales colors? Basic Color| Indicator [Specific Color] Note ——== immo | «Cyan — [Uncorrected Blue fia Blue INo zoom |Volumetric correction \(Strip chart only) ion 2 Index Green, ag Volumetric correction Amplitude | Yellow | [E2757] — Yellow BETTE | Light pink [Time units Ultrasound | Pink — | {EeaET] Pink _|Sound path units Pm | = ERIN oF Fr depth unite SS | purple Color Palette] Yoo, Sars) Yelow jisplayed next fo the Ruler ES color paletteTable 5 Rulers/scales colors* (continued) Basic Color’ figs [15 [20 ISectorial inspection only. Units in degrees. inear inspection only. [Units in inspection line number. a, The colors appearing in this document differ slightly from those appearing on the OmniScan instrument sereen. 2.6 About Outline Colors Colors are used to outline functions and reading fields to help you easily trace the elements to applicable parameters or to where the information is coming. 2.6.1 Reading Field Colors The reading fields are sometimes outlined in one of seven colors. The color indicates the interface element associated with the value appearing in the field is associated (see Figure 2-10 on page 19). Pick li kuemane ene epee Pereerrt rR ees ee Oe Information from the ultrasound axis Information from gate A Figure 2-10 Three readings outlined red and one outlined dark pinkGate colors * Red: The information is from gate A. * Green: The information is from gate B. * Yellow: The information is from gate I. Cursor colors * Red: The information is from the reference cursor. * Green: The information is from the measurement cursor. * Blue: The information is from the data cursor. UT unit colors * The information is from the ultrasound axis: — Light pink: Time (us) — Dark pink: Sound Path (mm) {also called half path] — Purple: True Depth (mm) Note that red and green refer to either gate information or, cursor information. When the information is from gate A or gate B, the reading field code includes the gate letter. In Figure 2-10 on page 19 the three first reading fields present information from gate A. For more details on reading field codes, refer to section 7.4.1 on page 185. 2.6.2 Parameter Button Colors In certain submenus, some or all of the parameter buttons are outlined in one of six colors. The color indicates the interface element to which a parameter applies Three colors refer to the gates (see Figure 2-10 on page 19): * Red: The parameter applies to gate A. * Green: The parameter applies to gate B. * Yellow: The parameter applies to gate I. Three colors refer to the ultrasound unit used on the ultrasound axis (see Figure 2-11 on page 21): —_ Light pink: Time (1s)— Dark pink: Sound Path (mm) [also called half path] — Purple: True Depth (mm) cee Figure 2-11 Dark pink for the ultrasound ruler and the UT Unit parameter button The UT Unit parameter button is in the Display > Overlay submenu. 2.7 About the Online Help The OmniScan® software offers various types of on-screen help information: © Help information related to wizard steps. * Contextual help regarding the functions associated with each button. * Information related to the usage of sample setup files. 2.7.1 Displaying Contextual Help The OmniScan® software features contextual help related to each menu, submenu and parameter button, To display contextual help 1 Choose the menu, submenu and parameter button associated with the function whose help information you want to read. 2 Press the Help key ? on the front panel of the OmniScan MX instrument. The associated help information appears in the data display area. 3 To display help information on a different function, simply choose the button associated with the button. The contextual help information displayed is updated.The help information disappears when you press the Help key ? again. 2.7.2 Displaying Online Help for Wizard Steps The step-by-step procedures of the Wizard menu provide specific online help for each step. The information appears in the data display area of the OmniScan® software window to help you select appropriate values for the parameters available for the current step. [7 Note: The step-by-step calibration procedure does not provide wizard help as you need to see real time graphical data in the data display area of the OmniScan software as you move your probe over your calibration part. 2.7.3 Displaying Help for a Sample Setup File The OmniScan® software comes with sample setup files that provide configuration for the most typical applications. Help information specific to each sample setup file is also available, To display the help for a sample setup file 1 Load a sample setup file: @) Choose File > File > Open to start the File Manager. b) Select File Type = Setup. ©) Toggle Listed Files to show Sample files. d) Select one of the available sample files, and then choose Open. 2 Press the Help key ? on the front panel of the OmniScan MX instrument. ‘The associated help information appears in the full-screen mode 3 Press the Help key again. The sample setup file help clears and the data display area now shows the contextual help.4 Press the Help key one more time to clear the contextual help and return to the normal display.3. General Procedures The general procedures use the functions of the File, Preferences, and UT > PA menus. They describe commonly performed tasks that globally affect the OmniScan® interface. 1. on page 1 3.1. Switching Between the UT and PA Modes The OmniScan® MXU-2.0 software offers built-in user interfaces for both the conventional ultrasound (UT) and phased array (PA) modes. You can switch from one user interface to the other without restarting the OmniScan® instrument. To switch between the UT and PA modes Simply select the UT > PA menu. OR @ Press and hold for two seconds. The current mode terminates and the other one starts, loading the last setup file that was used in that mode. 3.2 Setting Preferences The OmniScan® software provides functions to set a number of system preferences through the Preferences menu.3.2.1 Setting the Date and Time This section describes how to set the date and time on the OmniScan®, The OmniScan system date and time appear in the Reading fields area and is recorded along with acquired data. To set the time 1 Choose Preferences > System > Clock Set once, and use the Scroll knob or the function keys to set the hour. Choose Clock Set again to move to the next parameter. Enter the minutes and seconds using the Scroll knob or the function keys. awON To select the half-day period, use the Scroll knob to toggle between AM for morning and PM for the afternoon. To set the date 1 Choose Preferences > System > Date Set once, and then use the Scroll knob or the function keys to set the year. 2 Choose Date Set again to move to the next parameter. 3 Enter the month and day using the Scroll knob or the function keys. 3.2.2. Selecting the Measurement Unit This section describes how to select a measurement unit. To select the measurement unit « In the Preferences > Pref. > Units list, select the preferred measurement unit (Millimeters or Inches). 3.2.3 Configuring the User Menu The User menu becomes the only available menu when you lock the setup. You need to customize the User menu by assigning functions of your choice to its five submenubuttons. To lock the setup, see section 6.4 on page 126. To configure the User menu 11 in the Preferences > System > Select Key list, select the key (F2 through F6) to which a submenu is to be assigned. 2 In the Preferences > System > Assign Key list, select the parameter that will be displayed next to the key number selected in step 1 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to configure the five submenus available in the User menu. 3.2.4 Configuring the Digital Input This section explains how to configure the digital input (DIN). To configure the digital input 1 In the Preferences > System > Select Key list, select the key (DIN1 through DIN§) to which a digital input is to be assigned. 2 in the Preferences > System > Assign Key list, select the parameter that will be displayed next to the key number selected in step 1. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to configure the other digital inputs. 3.2.5 Verifying and Programming Software Options Olympus NDT offers a number of optional software functions that you can purchase separately. This section describes how to verify which options are currently available in your OmniScan® instrument and also how to program options. To verify which options are available on an acquisition module 1 Choose Preferences > Service > System Info. The OmniScan System Information report appears. 2 Using the Scroll knob, scroll down the page until you get to the Acquisition Module section. The list of the options and their status is displayed (see Figure 3-1 on page 28)‘Acquisition Module. ode Name Text Cobroton bia ergo eas oor omnes pat6128 2006/09)14 3.3k0 | exe sal moan ows eee as Board Type oar Serta Board Revision Board ECO Board Options | aise emis = oa 90.0,00.0000 [iowa ozo oa amd nc te fy Gtso omar i a Sea No 02 Remote control interface [OMNI-SO-REMCTRL] ez Ered a Soe ner [PESO AINE] ‘No o4 TOFD support [OMNI-SO-TOFD) ir : ere eee Figure 3-1 The Acquisition Module section 3 Choose Close to close the OmniScan System Information report. To program a new option on an acquisition module ‘1 Choose Preferences > Options > Option Key. A dialog box for the acquisition module option key number appears (see Figure 3-2 on page 28). Figure 3-2 The dialog box requesting a key number 2 Note the current acquisition module option key number,3 Contact the After-Sales Service of Olympus NDT Canada and order the software options required. You will need the current acquisition module option key number. 4 Once you have obtained the new key number, enter it in the dialog box, and then choose OK. 5 Restart the OmniScan to activate the new option Refer to the previous procedure to see a list of acquisition module options supported by the software. 3.3. Managing Files 3.3.1 Saving Files This section presents the file saving function of the OmniScan®. The destination to save and retrieve files can be selected, by choosing File > File> Storage. At all times you can save any file type to the storage card (CompactFlash®) or to a network or to an external hard drive (USB storage) provided that there is enough space. The setup files can be saved to all destinations, including the internal memory. The internal memory can only be used to save setup files. ‘This means that when you select Internal Memory from the Storage list, you cannot save inspection data, indications, screen captures, and report files. You need to change the destination to enable the save function for these files. 3.3.1.1 Saving a Setup Tt is recommended to regularly save your setup to prevent accidental loss of data. To save a setup ‘1m the File> File > Storage list, select the location where you want to save the setup. 2 Choose File > File > Save Setup As. The Save Setup manager window opens.3 In the File name button, enter the name of the setup. 4. Choose Save to save and close the Save Setup manager window. 3.3.1.2 Saving a Data File It is recommended to regularly save your data to prevent accidental loss of data To save a data file 11 Choose File > File > Save Mode, and select the desired option. 2 Choose File > File > File Name, and then enter a file name root before the series of #844 (see Figure 3-3 on page 30). For more information on file naming codes, refer to section 7.9.1 on page 241. orci Figure 3-3 File Name parameter button 3 Choose File> File > Save Data 3.3.2. Opening Files This section describes how to open different files on the OmniScan®. * Setup Files * Data Files * Image Files * Report Files3.3.2.1 Setup Files To open a setup file 1 In the File > File > Storage list, select the location where the setup is saved. 2 Choose File > File > Open. OR Press 3 Select File Type = Setup. 4 Use the Scroll knob to select the desired setup file and choose Open. 3.3.2.2 Data Files To open a data file 1 inthe File > File > Storage list, select the location where the data file is saved. 2 Choose File > File > Open. 3 > Select File Type = Data. 4. Use the Scroll knob to select the desired data file and choose Open. 3.3.2.3 Image Files To open an image file 1 Inthe File > File > Storage list, select the location where the image is saved 2 Choose File > File > Open. OR Press kami. 3 Select File Type = Image.Use the Scroll knob to select the desired image file. A preview of the image contained in the file appears in the destination pane. 5 Choose Open. ‘The image appears on the entire screen and you have two options: printing the image or closing it. G6 Choose Close to go back to the File Manager. 7 Choose Close to return to the data view screen. 3.3.2.4 Report Files To open a report file 1 In the File > File > Storage list, select the location where the report is saved. 2 Choose File > File > Open. OR Press Eid 3 Select File Type = Report. 4. Use the Scroll knob to select the desired report file. A preview of the report contained in the file appears in the destination pane. 5 Choose Open. The report appears on the entire screen and you have two options: printing the report or closing it. 6 Choose Close to go back to the File Manager. 7 Choose Close to return to the data view screen. 3.3.3. Setting the Storage Mode The store key on the front panel of the OmniScan® instrument allows you to instantly create a file containing a specific type of data. You need to set the storage mode to specify the type of data to store, the format of the name of the file, and the destination where the file will be saved.To set the storage mode 11 In the File> File> Save Mode list, select the option you want from the list (Inspection Data, Indication Table, Screen or Report). | | [A Note: If you select File> File > Save Mode = Inspection Data, you can select the data mode in the Scan > Data > Inspec. Data list. 2 Choose File> File> File Name, and then enter an automatic file naming format using the “#” characters to specify automatically increasing numbers. For example, entering DATA#### tells the system to create files with automatic file names starting with DATAO001, DATAO002, and so forth. 3 in the File > File > Storage list select the storage destination. : g The OmniScan will save the data type any time you press 5] For more information about the parameters listed in the above procedure, refer to section 7.9.1 on page 241. 3.3.4 Making Reports This section presents the procedures to configure and print reports. [ Note: If you want to customize your reports with your company logo, refer to section 6.2 on page 117 for the procedure to create a custom report template. 3.3.4.1 Configuring a Report This section explains how to configure a report.To configure a report 1 2 Choose File > Format. Set the parameter buttons (refer to section 7.9.3 on page 244) at the bottom of the screen to the On or Off position according to the information you want to add in the report. In the File > Format > View list, select Current Layout, Table, or Off (nothing added to the report). If the User Field parameter is required, choose File > User Field and proceed as follows. If the parameter is not required, skip to step 5. a) In the File > User Field > Select list, select the number of the user field you want to include in the report. b) Make sure that the File> User Field > Enable toggle button is activated in order to make the user field appear in the report. ©) Make sure that the File > User Field > Label edit parameter button displays the information you want. If it does not, enter the new information in the edit field (see Figure 3-4 on page 34), d) Make sure that the File> User Field > Content edit button displays the information you want attached to the label. If it does not, enter the new information in the edit field (see Figure 3-4 on page 34). Figure 3-4 The Label and Content user fields in a report e) In the File > User Field > Select list, choose the number of the next user field you want to include in the report. Repeat steps 2b through 2e until all the required user fields have been activated. If a note or header is needed in the report, choose File > Notes and proceed as follows. If a note or header is not needed, skip to step 6. a) Choose File > Notes > Edit Notes or File > Notes > Edit Header to open the note pad. b) Enter the note using the function keys or a keyboard.©) Choose Close to close the note pad. d) Choose the Accept button to accept the changes and save the note, The note is displayed at the top of the report footer and the header is displayed at the top of the report header (see Figure 3-5 on page 35) Rj | OmniScan Report eater tenga, = ete, Sa Renate inn Nn eal maine une banesre >oussisi20 ne0 = eiSen Tne eae Sais? ——Mebeine MehueSab? Carte Da ene Figure 3-5 The header note (top) and the footer note (bottom) in the report Choose File > Report and proceed as follows: a) In the File Name button, enter a name for the report.For more information about the available variables, refer to section 7.9.1 on page 241, b) In the Paper Size list, select the desired paper size for the report. ©) Choose the Build button to display a preview of the report and do one of the following: (1) Choose the Print button to print the report directly, providing you have a compatible printer connected to one of the USB ports, (2) Choose the Save and Close button to save the report on the destination device and return to the File > Report submenu. (3) Choose the Close button to return to the File > Report submenu without saving the report. 3.3.4.2 Printing a Report from a Remote Computer It is possible to transfer a report from the OmniScan® to a remote computer, and then print it from that computer. To print a report from a remote computer 1. Create a report on the OmniScan, save it on the CompactFlash® memory card, and note the name of the report. Remove the CompactFlash memory card from the OmniScan and insert it into a memory card reader connected to your computer. Go to the \User\Report folder on the CompactFlash memory card. Copy both the report file and the folder with the same name to the remote computer. Open the htm report file with Microsoft® Internet Explorer. ou BW In Microsoft Internet Explorer: a) On the File menu, click the Page Setup command b) In the Margins group box, enter 10 in the Left text box, and then enter 10 in the Right text box. This assumes that your unit of measurement is the millimeter. ©) Click the OK button. d) Print the report.4. Setup Procedures The setup procedures describe how to set up various aspects of the inspection configuration. You follow these procedures, typically, when you need to inspect anew part or modify the way you inspect a part. 4.1 Creating the Application Setup with the Wizards ‘The Wizard menu offers a set of step-by-step assistants to rapidly and easily create a complete setup for your application. The step-by-step approach prevents you from missing a parameter change. The help screen associated with each wizard step provides specific information about parameters to set. To perform a complete application setup, use the different wizards available from the submenu buttons in the following order: * “Adding a New Group” on page37 or “Modifying an Existing Group” on page 38. * “Configuring Focal Laws (PA Only)’ on page 38 * “Performing Calibration” on page 39 44.1 Adding a New Group To add a new group 1 Choose Wizard > Group > Start (Group Wizard step) to initiate the group wizard. 2 Select Wizard > Group > Operation = Add (Select Operation step), and then click Next.41.2 Follow the on-screen help information to complete the remaining steps of the wizard. You can quit a wizard at any time by pressing the Cancel key. Modifying an Existing Group To modify an existing group 1 2 3 4 41.3 Select the group you wish to modify using Probe/Part > Select > Group. Choose Wizard > Group > Start (Group Wizard step) to initiate the group wizard. Select Wizard > Group > Operation = Modify (Select Operation step), and then click Next. Follow the on-screen help information to complete the remaining steps of the wizard. You can quit a wizard at any time by pressing the Cancel key. Configuring Focal Laws (PA Only) The Focal Law submenu guides you through the steps required to configure focal laws. If you have more than one group, the focal laws will be applied to the selected group. To configure focal laws 1 2 3 4 Select the group you wish to modify using Probe/Part > Select > Group. Choose Wizard > Focal Law > Start (Law Wizard step) to initiate the focal law wizard. Select Wizard > Focal Law > Law Config. (Select Operation step), and then select the type of law you want to configure. Click Next and follow the on-screen help information to complete the remaining steps of the wizard. You can quit a wizard at any time by pressing the Cancel key.4.1.4 Performing Calibration The Calibration submenu offers step-by-step procedures to help you perform the calibration of one parameter or of a combination of parameters. You can calibrate several parameters from this submenu. To select the parameter to calibrate 1 Select Wizard > Calibration > Type. 2 Referring to Figure 4-1 on page 39, from the Type list, select the type of calibration that you want to perform. Sree eon] Wedge Delay Coes Ce Poe RD) reer mies} Tce rn Velocity TEE) Crete) ce Coc Cr {PA model) (UT Mode) Eee Creates Code iSelect Calibration ern) Type Figure 4-1 Choices of parameters to calibrate in the Select Calibration step of the Calibration wizard 3 Depending on the choice you made in the previous step and still referring to Figure 4-1 on page 39, select the desired aspect to calibrate in the Encoder, Mode, or Select Code list.D IMPORTANT The sound velocity calibration must be performed before the wedge delay calibration because the OmniScan uses the sound velocity determination for the wedge delay calibration. If you attempt to calibrate the wedge delay first, you will receive a message warning you that the wedge delay calibration will be lost once you perform the sound velocity calibration. 4 Choose Start to move to the first step of the selected wizard. The wizard guides you through the rest of the procedure. You can quit a wizard at any time by pressing the Cancel key. 4.2 Making Custom Adjustments 4.2.1 Selecting the Probe The Omni$can® automatically detects and loads the characteristics of an R/D Tech® PA probe when you connect one to the instrument with an R/D Tech connector. If you are not using an R/D Tech connector, you need to manually select the probe from the list of predefined probes. If you are using a different brand of probe, you need to define the probe (refer to 4.2.3 on page 42). To select a probe from the probe list 1 Select Probe/Part > Select > Select = Select Tx/Rx. 2 Choose Probe/Part > Select > Probe. The probe selection dialog box appears (see Figure 4-2 on page 41).Probe categories List of probes in the selected category Probe parameters| | Figure 4-2 The probe selection dialog box 3 From the list on the left, select the category. 4. From the list on the right, select the appropriate probe. 5 Choose Select. 4.2.2 Selecting the Wedge You need to manually select the wedge that you are using from the list of predefined R/D Tech® wedges. If you are using a different brand of wedge, you need to define the wedge (refer to 4.2.4 on page 44). To select the wedge from the wedge list 1 Select Probe/Part > Select > Select = Select Tx/Rx. 2 Choose Probe/Part > Select > Wedge. The wedge selection dialog box appears (see Figure 4-3 on page 42).List of wedges in the selected category Wedge categories ‘Wedge parameters} | Figure 4-3 The wedge selection dialog box 3+ From the list on the left, select the category. 4 From the list on the right, select the appropriate wedge. 5 Choose Select. 4.2.3 Defining a Probe ‘The procedure in this section describes how to define a probe in the OmniScan®. This option is only available if Probe/Part > Select > Auto Detect - Off. 4) Note: If your probe is not an R/D Tech® PA probe, you need an adapter to interface your other brand probe connector with the OmniScan PA connector.To define a probe 1 Select Probe/Part > Select > Select = Defines, This selection gives you access to the Define Probe and Define Wedge parameter buttons. Choose Probe/Part> Select > Define Probe to open the Probe Definition Manager. Choose New. In the Serial Number button, enter the probe serial number. Choose Save. From the Freq. (MHz) list, select the probe frequency. Noa nw N For PA probes only: a) Inthe Ref. Point button, enter the probe reference point, which is the distance between the front of the probe and the center of the first probe element (see Figure 4-4 on page 43). ® IMPORTANT The probe-reference value is negative because the OmniScan establishes the O-reference point at the position of the first element by default. To set the O-reference point at the front edge of the probe, you must subtract the distance between the front edge from the position of the first element. Le a Figure 4-4 The probe reference point measurementb) From the Probe Type list, select the probe type. ©) Inthe Elements Qty. button, enter the number of elements in the probe, d) In the Pitch button, enter the distance between the centers of two adjacent probe elements. This distance is illustrated in Figure 4-5 on page 44. i Figure 4.5 Probe-element pitch e) Choose Save. fi Choose Select and Close to select the probe and quit the Probe Definition Manager. 8 For conventional ultrasound (UT) probes only: @ Select Element Size, and then enter the value (in mm) of the element size. b) Choose Save. ©) Choose Select and Close to select the probe and quit the Probe Definition Manager. _ ! Note: The new probe is now available from the list of defined probes under the User category (see section 4.2.1 on page 40). 4.2.4 Defining a Wedge The OmniScan® software needs to know the characteristics of the wedge you are using. If your wedge is not present from the list of predefined wedges, you need to create a definition for your wedge.To define a wedge 1 aousbwW N Select Probe/Part > Select > Select = Defines. Choose Probe/Part> Select> Define Wedge to open the Wedge Definition Manager. Choose New. In the Serial Number parameter button, enter the wedge serial number. Choose Save. Fora PA probe, set the following parameters: a) Select Angle, and then enter the angle of the wedge (see Figure 4-6 on page 45). Angle Figure 4-6 Wedge angle b) Choose the appropriate value from the Orientation list: — Normal: when the probe is installed on the wedge so that its cable is on the lower side of the wedge slope. — Reverse: when the probe is installed on the wedge so that its cable is on the higher side of the wedge slope. ©) Select Velocity, and then enter the ultrasound velocity associated with the wedge material. For an R/D Tech® wedge, the value is usually 2330 m/s. d) Select Pri. offset, and then enter the value of the primary offset, which is the distance between the front of the wedge and the center of the first element of the probe (see Figure 4-7 on page 46).® IMPORTANT By default, the OmniScan establishes the O-reference point at the position of the first element. To set the 0-reference point at the front edge of the wedge, in Pri. Offset, enter the distance between the front edge of the wedge and the position of the first element. The value must be negative. Front of the wedge 2.0 cm ———>| Figure 4-7 The primary offset measurement @) Select Sec. offset, and then enter 0, to indicate that, on the secondary axis, the probe is centered on the wedge. If your probe is not centered on the wedge, enter the appropriate value (see Figure 4-8 on page 47).Center of frst element {position 0) Figure 4-8 The secondary offset Select Height, and then enter the height of the first element (see Figure 4-9 on page 47). This parameter is usually given by the wedge manufacturer. 1.0 om Figure 4-9 The height of the first element 7 Fora UT probe, set the following parameters: a) Select Angle, and then enter the angle of the wedge.b) Select Probe Delay, and then enter the appropriate value in us. c) In the Wave Type list, choose Long Wave (LW) or Shear Wave (SW). d) Select Ref. Point, and then enter the value of the reference point. 8 Choose Save. Q To select the wedge, choose Select and Close. L f Note: The new wedge is now available from the list of defined wedges under the User category (see section 4.2.2 on page 41). 4.2.5 Defining the Part to Inspect This procedure describes how to define a part that is to be inspected. To define the part to inspect 11 From the Probe/Part > Parts > Geometry list, select the parameter that defines the geometry of the part to be inspected. Select Plate for a flat part, or OD or ID for the external or internal inspection, respectively, of a curved part. 2. In the Probe/Part > Parts > Thickness button, enter the part thickness and, if you have selected OD or ID in step 1, enter the part diameter in Probe/Part > Parts > Diameter. 3 From the Probe/Part > Parts > Material list, select the type of material the part is made of. 4.2.6 Working with Multiple Groups This section presents the procedures to create groups and link some of their settings 4.2.6.1 Adding and Removing a Group The following procedures describe how to add a group, to remove a group, and to make a group active.You can also use the Group Wizard to add or remove groups, refer to section 7.1.1 on page 161. Note: Any parameter changes are applied to the selected group. The display shows the selected group, except in the case of multiple views. This procedure concerns only the modules that support multiple groups. To add a group ¢ Select Probe/Part > Select > Group = Add. Once a group is added it is automatically selected and becomes the group to which all new parameters will apply. To remove a group ¢ Select Probe/Part > Select > Group = Remove at the bottom of the list. a | Note: Group 1 can never be removed. The group that is removed is always the last one created. The previous group is automatically selected and becomes the group to which all new parameters will apply. For example, if group 4 has been removed, group 3 becomes the selected group. To select a group ¢ In the Probe/Part> Select> Group list, choose the group that you want to configure or modify. 4.2.6.2 Selecting the Group Mode (PA Mode Only) In PA mode, using the Group Mode parameter, you can create conventional ultrasound (UT) groups. This is useful if, for example, you want to concurrentlyproduce a TOFD view and a C-Scan. To select the Group Mode ¢ Choose Probe/Port > Select > Group Mode, and then select PA or UT. If you choose the UT group mode, make sure to connect your UT probes to the PA connector using one of the available adapters (see the example of Figure 4-10 on page 50). For example, the EXT-128-1-4L adapter connects up to four UT groups (or two TOFD groups) Figure 4-10 Example of an adapter to connect UT probes through the PA connector 4.2.6.3 Linking and Unlinking Groups (UT Mode Only) The following procedures explain how to link and unlink groups. You can only link a group with the previous group; therefore, you cannot select a link for Group 1, You can link many groups together as long as you select the same link type. The other link types will not be available. The selection in the Probe/Part > Select > Group Link list (MultiProbe, MultiGain, or MultiGate) affects which parameters can be linked (see Table 6 on page 52) When you have four groups or more, it is possible to create separate group links. For example, if you seta link for Group 2, it becomes linked with Group 1. Then, if you set a different link for Group 4, without setting any for Group 3, Group 4 becomes linked with Group 3. As a result, there are two linked groups: Group 1 with Group 2, and Group 3 with Group 4. To see the link type, select Probe/Part > Select > Group. If there is an asterisk (*) next to the group number, it means that it is the first group of a number of linked groups.Otherwise, you see the link type next to the group number, The asterisk is used to quickly identify groups with the same link (see Figure 4-11 on page 51). Cone i] Pcs} Fees ee forreots Ce ry Cree oor Group Link Figure 4-11 Groups 1 and 2 linked with MultiGate, and groups 3 and 4 linked with MultiGainTable 6 Linked parameters Parameters |MultiProbe MultiGate UT Settings Gain Start Yes Yes Yes Range Yes Yes Yes WedgeDelay] No Yes Yes Velocity Yes Yes Yes Pulser Pulser No Yes Yes Tx/Rx Mode Yes Yes Yes Freq. Yes Yes Yes Voltage Yes Yes Yes Pw Yes Yes Yes PRE Yes Yes Yes Receiver | Receiver No Yes Yes Filter Yes Yes ‘Yes Rectifier Yes Yes Yes Video Filter Yes Yes Yes ‘Average Yes Yes Yes Reject Yes Yes Yes Beam Scan Offset No Yes Yes Index Offset No Yes Yes Angle Yes Yes Yes Advanced | Points Qty. Yes Yes Yes Gate/Alarm | Gate All Yes Yes: No parameters Sizing All Yes No No Curves parameters Display Overlay [UT unit Yes Yes YesTo link groups 1 From the Probe/Part > Select > Group list, select the group you want to link with the preceding one. 2 From the Probe/Part > Select > Group Link list, select the link type (refer to Table 6 on page 52) you require. The groups that are linked together and the link type is indicated in the Probe/Part > Select > Group list (see Figure 4-11 on page 51). To unlink groups 11 Inthe Probe/Part > Select > Group list, select the group you want to unlink. Note: You can only unlink the last group and only one group at a time. For example, if you have five groups and Group 2, Group 3, and Group 4 are linked, you can only unlink Group 4. Group 2 and Group 3 remain linked. 2 Select Probe/Part > Select > Group Link = Off. 4.3 Performing Calibration Procedures 4.3.1 Sound Velocity Calibration This section provides procedures for the three most common calibration cases. According to the probe type and the calibration block used, calibration can be performed using radius, depth, or thickness (see Figure 4-12 on page 54).Radius Depth Thickness: Figure 4-12 Three calibration cases ! ©) IMPORTANT The sound velocity calibration must be performed before the wedge delay calibration because the OmniScan uses the sound velocity calibration result for the wedge delay calibration. If you calibrate the wedge delay first, you will get a message warning you that the wedge delay calibration will be lost once you perform the sound velocity calibration. 4.3.14 Sound Velocity Using Radius This section presents the sound velocity calibration procedure for an angle-beam probe using a calibration block with two known curvatures. To calibrate the sound velocity using the radius 11 Place the probe on a calibration block as shown in Figure 4-13 on page 55.f— Radius Se } ) ) Radus > Figure 4-13 Calibration block with curvatures 2 Select Display > Overlay > UT Unit = Sound Path. 3 Perform the following steps: Select Wizard > Calibration > Type = Ultrasound b) Select Wizard > Calibration > Mode = Velocity ©) Choose Wizard > Calibration > Start In the Select A-scan step: a) Sclect the reference Angle for calibration. Normally, use the angle in the middle of the S-scan. For example, for the 30° to 70° range, the angle is equal to 50°. b) Set the Start and Range parameters to see the two signals from the two radii on the A-scan (see Figure 4-14 on page 59). Figure 4-14 Example signal display©) Set the Gain so that the amplitude of the first signal reaches approximately 80 % of the full screen of the A-scan (see Figure 4-14 on page 55). d) Choose Next. In the Set Radius 1 and Radius 2 step: 2) Select Echo Type = Radius. b) In Radius 1, enter the radius that corresponds to the first signal on the A-scan time base. ©) In Radius 2, enter the radius that corresponds to the second signal on the A-scan time base. d) Choose Next. In the Set Gate A on Radius 1 step: a) In the Start and Width parameters, enter the start and width of gate A (red) so that the first signal crosses the gate in the middle and that the gate is wide enough to contain the complete width of the signal (see Figure 4-15 on page 56). W%t+—— 4 Figure 4-15 Setting the gate on the first signal b) Set the Threshold value at 20 % or 25%. ©) Choose Get Position. In the Set gate A on Radius 2 step: 4) In the Start and Width parameters, enter values to set gate A on the second signal the same way as was done for the first signal.ue; —-— 4 Figure 4-16 Setting the gate on the second signal b) Set the Threshold value to ensure that the signal crosses the gate. 8 Choose Get Position. 9 inthe Accept step: # Choose Accept if you agree with the value in the Material Velocity button OR # Choose Restart if you want to repeat the procedure. 10 Select Display > Overlay > UT Unit = True Depth. [7 L‘_| Note: * The sound velocity is now calibrated. * At the top-left section of the screen, the small calibration indicator (v) should become green (v is displayed in green, w and s are displayed in red). 43.4.2 Sound Velocity Using Depth This section presents the sound velocity calibration procedure for an angle-beam probe using a calibration block with two identical calibration defects at two different known depths.To calibrate the sound velocity using depth 1 Place the probe on a calibration block as shown in Figure 4-17 on page 58. lepth 1 Depth 2 Figure 4-17 Calibration block with calibration defects Perform the following steps: a) Select Wizard > Calibration > Type = Ultrasound b) Select Wizard > Calibration > Mode = Velocity ©) Choose Wizard > Calibration > Start In the Select A-Sean step: a) Select the reference Angle for calibration. Normally, use the angle in the middle of the S-scan. For example, for the 30° to 70° range, the angle is equal to 50°. b) Set the Gain, Start, and Range parameters to see the two signals from the two calibration defects in the $-scan when you move the probe over these two defects. ©} Choose Next. In the Set Depth 1 and 2 step: a) Choose Echo Type and select Depth. b) In Depth 1, enter the known depth of the defect that corresponds to the first signal on the A-scan time base. c) In Depth 2, enter the known depth of the defect that corresponds to the second signal on the A-scan time base. In the Set Gate A on Depth 1 step: 4) Move the probe on the block to position the Depth 1 signal over the selected reference angle and create an envelope. b) Use Start and Width to place gate A over the envelope.©) Set the Threshold value at 20 % or 25 %. d) Choose Get Position. G in the Set Gate A on Depth 2 step: a) Move the probe on the block in order to position the Depth 2 signal over the selected reference angle and create an envelope. b) Use Start and Width to place gate A over the envelope. ©) Set the Threshold value at 20 % or 25 %. d) Choose Get Position. 7 Inthe Accept step: # Choose Accept if you agree with the value in the Material Velocity button. OR # Choose Restart if you want to repeat the procedure. Note: * The sound velocity is now calibrated. * At the top-left section of the screen, the small calibration indicator (v) should become green (v is displayed in green, w and s are displayed in red). 43.1.3 Sound Velocity Using Thickness This section presents the sound velocity calibration procedure for a 0-degree beam using a calibration block with two known thicknesses. To calibrate the sound velocity using thickness 4 Place the probe on a calibration block as shown in Figure 4-18 on page 60).au Depth 1 Depth 2 Figure 4-18 Calibration block with two thicknesses Perform the following steps: Select Wizard > Calibration > Type = Ultrasound b) Select Wizard > Calibration > Mode = Velocity c) Choose Wizard > Calibration > Start In the Select A-Sean step: a) Select the reference VPA for calibration. b) Set the Start and Range parameters so that the two signals from the two thicknesses are visible. ©) Set the Gain so that the first signal reaches across approximately 80 % of the full screen. d) Choose Next. In the Radius 1 and Radius 2 step: a) Select Echo Type = Thickness. b) Choose Thickness 1 and enter the first known thickness. ©) Choose Thickness 2 and enter the second known thickness. d) Choose Next. Place the probe on thickness 1 In the Set Gate A on Thickness 1 step, proceed as follows to set gate A on the first backawall signal: 4) Set the Start and Width values so that the edges of gate A (red) are located on each side of the signal. b) Set the Threshold value at 25 %. ©) Choose Get Position.7 Ph Bin bai a) b) oO 9in . jace the probe on thickness 2. the Set Gate A on Thickness 2 step, proceed as follows to set gate A on the first \ckwalll signal of the second thickness: Set the Start and Width values so that the edges of gate A (red) are located on each side of the signal. Set the Threshold value to ensure that the signal crosses the gate. Choose Get Position. the Accept step: Choose Accept if you agree with the value of the Material Velocity parameter button. OR Choose Restart if you want to repeat the procedure. [7 Note: + The sound velocity is now calibrated. * At the top-left section of the screen, the small calibration indicator (v) should become green (v is displayed in green, w and s are displayed in red). 4.3.2 Wedge Delay Calibration This section provides the procedure for the three most common wedge delay calibration cases Accor: ding to the type of probe and the calibration block used, calibration can be performed using radius, depth, or thickness (see Figure 4-19 on page 62).Radius Depth Thickness 1 Figure 4-19 Three calibration cases Y IMPORTANT The sound velocity calibration must be performed before the wedge delay calibration because the OmniScan uses the sound velocity calibration result for the wedge delay calibration. If you calibrate the wedge delay first, you will get a message warning you that the wedge delay calibration will be lost once you perform the sound velocity calibration. 4.3.2.1 Wedge Delay Using Radius This section presents the wedge delay calibration procedure for an angle-beam probe using a calibration block with a known curvature. To calibrate the wedge delay using radius 1 Before going to the Wizard, carry out the following steps: a) Place the probe on a calibration block as shown in Figure 4-20 on page 63).Figure 4-20 Calibration block with curvatures b) Select Display > Overlay > UT Unit = Sound Path. ©) Choose UT Setting > General > Range, and set the time-base range in order to see the signals from the curvature. d) Choose UT Setting > General > Gain, and set the gain in order to see the signal at about 80 % of the full screen height. Make the following selections: a) Select Wizard > Calibration > Type = Ultrasound b) Select Wizard > Calibration > Mode = Wedge Delay ©) Choose Wizard > Calibration > Start In the Set Radius A step: 4) Choose Echo Type and select Radius. 6) Choose Radius A and enter the radius that corresponds to the signal on the A-scan time base. ©) For the Tolerance parameter, keep the default value. You may change it if necessary, d) Choose Next. In the Set Section step: a) Keep the default values. You may change them if necessary. b) Choose Next. In the Set Gate A on Radius A step: a) In the Start and Width buttons, enter the start and width of gate A (red) so that the signal crosses the gate in the middle and that the gate is wide enough to contain the complete width of the signal in the S-scan.b) Set the Threshold value to 20 % or 25%, ©) Choose Next. G Inthe Calibrate and Accept step: @) Move the probe forward and backward over the calibration defect to build an envelope. b) Choose Calibrate. ©) Again move the probe forward and backward over the calibration defect to see if the envelope is correctly calibrated. If the calibration is correct, the envelope is between the two red dotted lines. If the calibration is incorrect, clear the envelope (Clear Env.), and then either make a new pass over the defect, or restart (Restart) the calibration. d) When the calibration is satisfactory, choose Accept. 7 Select Display > Overlay > UT Unit = True Depth. The wedge delay is now calibrated. 43.22 Wedge Delay Using Depth This section presents the wedge delay calibration procedure for an angle-beam probe using a calibration block with a defect at a known depth. To calibrate the wedge delay using depth 1 Before going to the Wizard, carry out the following steps 4) Place the probe on a calibration block as shown in Figure 4-21 on page 64. Ce _/ dens Figure 4-21 Calibration block with calibration defects b) Choose UT Setting > General > Range, and then set the time-base range in order to see the signals from the calibration defect©) Choose UT Setting > General > Gain, and then set the gain in order to see the signal at about 80 % of the full screen height. Proceed as follows: a) Select Wizard > Calibration > Type = Ultrasound b) Select Wizard > Calibration > Mode = Wedge Delay c) Choose Wizard > Calibration > Start In the Set Depth A step: a) Choose Echo Type and select Depth. b) Choose Depth A and enter the depth that corresponds to the signal on the A-scan time base. ©) For the Tolerance parameter, keep the default value. You may change it if necessary. d) Choose Next. In the Set Section step: a) Keep the default values. You may change the values if necessary. b) Choose Next In the Set Gate A on Depth A step: 4) In the Start and Width buttons, enter the start and width of gate A (red) so that the signal crosses the gate in the middle and that the gate is wide enough to contain the complete width of the signal in the S-scan (see Figure 4-22 on page 66).Gate start Gate width 4 Figure 4-22 The Set Gate A on Depth A step of the calibration wizard b) Set the Threshold value at 20 % or 25 %. c) Choose Next. In the Calibrate and Accept step: 2) Move the probe forward and backward over the calibration defect to build an envelope (see Figure 4-23 on page 66). Figure 4-23 Building the signal envelope for the wedge delay calibration b) Choose Calibrate.©) Again move the probe forward and backward over the calibration defect to see if the envelope is correctly calibrated. If the calibration is correct, the envelope is between the two red dotted lines (see Figure 4-24 on page 67). If the calibration is incorrect, clear the envelope (Clear Eny.), and then either make a new pass over the defect, or restart (Restart) the calibration, Late ee eee aR Tn] Figure 4-24 The wedge delay calibrated using radii d) When the calibration is satisfactory, choose Accept. The wedge delay is now calibrated. 43.2.3 Wedge Delay for Thickness This section presents the wedge delay calibration procedure for a 0-degree beam probe using a calibration block with a known thickness. To calibrate the wedge delay using the Thickness echo type 1 Before going to the Wizard, carry out the following steps: 4) Place the probe on a calibration block, as shown in Figure 4-25 on page 68.Depth 1 Figure 4-25 Calibration block thickness b)_ In UT Settings > General > Range, set the time-base range in order to see the first backwall signal. c) In UT Settings > General > Gain, set the gain in order to see the backwall signal at about 80 % of the full screen height. Proceed as follows: @) Select Wizard > Calibration > Type = Ultrasound b) Select Wizard > Calibration > Mode = Wedge Delay ©) Choose Wizard > Calibration > Start In the Set Thickness step: a Inthe Echo Type list, select Thickness, b) Choose the Depth A edit button, and enter the depth of the first backwall signal. ©) For the Tolerance parameter, keep the default value. You may change it if necessary. d) Choose Next. In the Set Section step: a) Keep the default values. You may change the values if necessary. b) Choose Next. In the Set Gate A on Thickness A step: a) Set the Start and Width values so that the edges of gate A (red) are located on each side of the signal. b) Set the Threshold value to 20 % or 25%, ©) Choose Next.G in the Calibration and Accept step: a) Ensure that you have a signal (envelope) for each focal law, and then choose Calibrate. The calibration is automatically carried out. b) Choose Accept if you agree with the value of the Wedge Delay parameter button. OR Choose Restart if you prefer to repeat the procedure, The wedge delay is now calibrated 4.3.3 Seni ivity Calibration This section describes the sensitivity calibration procedure for angle-beam and zero- degree scans. 4.3.3.1 Angle-Beam Scan Using a Side-Drilled Hole This section presents the sensitivity calibration procedure for an angle-beam probe, using a calibration block with a side-drilled hole. VN) \2/ IMPORTANT To perform this calibration, an angle-beam configuration must be set using a sectorial or linear scan type. To perform an angle-beam sensitivity calibration on a side-drilled hole 1 Before going to the Wizard, carry out the following steps: a) Place the probe on a calibration block as shown in Figure 4-26 on page 70.Figure 4-26 Calibration block with a calibration defect 6) Choose UT Setting > General > Range, and then set the time-base range in order to see the signals from the calibration defect. c) Choose UT Setting > General > Gain, and then set the gain in order to see the signal at about 80 % of the full screen height. Make the following selections: a) Select Wizard > Calibration > Type = Ultrasound b) Select Wizard > Calibration > Mode = Sensitivity ©) Choose Wizard > Calibration > Start In the Set Reference Amplitude step: 4) Choose Ref. Amplitude and enter the reference amplitude value b) For the Tolerance parameter, keep the default value. You may change it if necessary. ©) Choose Next. In the Set Section step: a) Keep the default values. You may change them if necessary. b) Choose Next. In the Set Gate on Echo A step: a) In the Start and Width buttons, enter the start and width of gate A (red) so that the first signal crosses the gate in the middle and that the gate is wide enough to contain the complete width of the signal (see Figure 4-27 on page 71).Berean eee: eae Gate width ‘ pa Figure 4-27 The Set Gate A on Echo A step of the Calibration wizard b) Set the Threshold value at 20%. c) Choose Next. In the Set Compensation Gain step: You need to use the compensation gain in cases where the signal from focal laws at the periphery of the scan is significantly weaker than that from the focal laws in the middle of the scan. In this case, the amplitude of the focal laws in the periphery of the scan is below 0 % in the sensitivity graph and the calibration wizard generates an error message when you attempt to complete the calibration. The compensation gain flattens the amplitude profile of the focal laws, allowing, the profile to be fully visible in the sensitivity graph. a) Ifneeded, enter a compensation gain (Comp. Gain) value that makes the focal law amplitude profile fully visible in the sensitivity graph. b) Choose Next. In the Calibrate and Accept step: a) Move the probe forward and backward over the calibration defect to build an envelope (see Figure 4-28 on page 72). Ensure that the highest amplitude detected is located between the two reference lines. If not, adjust the Gain value.b) 2) Figure 4-28 Building the signal envelope for the sensitivity calibration Choose Calibrate. Again move the probe forward and backward over the calibration defect to see if the envelope is correctly calibrated. If the calibration is correct, the envelope is between the two red dotted lines (see Figure 4-29 on page 73). If the calibration is incorrect, clear the envelope (Clear Env.) and make a new pass over the defect or restart (Restart) the calibration.Figure 4-29 The sensitivity calibration is inside the tolerance. d) When the calibration is satisfactory, choose Accept ‘The sensitivity is now calibrated. 4.3.3.2 Angle-Beam Scan Using a Radius This section presents the sensitivity calibration procedure for an angle-beam probe, using the radius of a calibration block. A ! \ ‘\&/ IMPORTANT To perform this calibration, an angle-beam configuration must be set using a sectorial or linear scan type.To perform an angle-beam sensitivity calibration on a radius 11 Before going to the wizard, carry out the following steps: a) Place the probe on a calibration block as shown in Figure 4-30 on page 74. Figure 4-30 Calibration block with a calibration defect b) Select Display > Overlay > UT Unit = Sound Path. c) Choose UT Setting > General > Range, and set the time-base range in order to see the signals from the radius on the $-scan. d) Choose UT Setting > General > Gain, and then set the gain in order to see the signal at about 80 % of the full screen height. 2 Make the following selections: a) Select Wizard > Calibration > Type = Ultrasound. b) Select Wizard > Calibration > Mode = Sensitivity. c) Choose Wizard > Calibration > Start. 3 Inthe Set Reference Amplitude step: a) Choose Ref. Amplitude, and enter the reference amplitude value. b) For the Tolerance parameter, keep the default value. You may change it if necessary. ©) Choose Next. 4 inthe Set Section step: a) Keep the default values. You may change them if necessary. b) Choose Next.5 In the Set Gate on Echo A step: a) In the Start and Width buttons, enter the start and width of gate A (red) so that the first signal crosses the gate in the middle and that the gate is wide enough to contain the complete width of the signal. b) Set the Threshold value at 20 % or 25 %. ©) Choose Next. G in the Set Compensation Gain step: You need to use the compensation gain in cases where the signal from focal laws at the periphery of the scan is significantly weaker than that of the focal laws in the middle of the scan. In this case, the amplitude from the focal laws in the periphery of the scan is below 0% in the sensitivity graph and the calibration wizard generates an error message when you attempt to complete the calibration. The compensation gain flattens the amplitude profile of the focal laws, allowing the profile to be fully visible in the sensitivity graph. a) Ifneeded, enter a compensation gain (Comp. Gain) value that makes the focal law amplitude profile fully visible in the sensitivity graph. b) Choose Next. 7 Inthe Calibrate and Accept step: a) Move the probe forward and backward over the calibration defect to build an envelope (see Figure 4-31 on page 75). Figure 4-31 Building the signal envelope for the sensitivity calibrationb) Choose Calibrate. ©) Again move the probe forward and backward over the calibration def see if the envelope is correctly calibrated. t to If the calibration is correct, the envelope is between the two red dotted lines (see Figure 4-32 on page 76). If the calibration is incorrect, clear the envelope (Clear Env.) and make a new pass over the defect or restart (Restart) the calibration. Figure 4-32 The sensitivity calibration is inside the tolerance. d) When calibration is satisfactory, choose Accept. e) Select Display > Overlay > UT Unit = True Depth. The sensitivity is now calibrated 43.33 Zero-Degree Scan This section presents the sensitivity calibration procedure for a zero-degree probe, using the thickness of a calibration block.To perform a zero-degree sensitivity calibration 1 Before going to the wizard, perform the following steps: a) Place the probe on a calibration block at a location where there is no defect between the surface and the backwall, as shown in Figure 4-33 on page 77. Figure 4-33 Sensitivity calibration block b) Choose UT Setting > General > Range, and set the time-base range in order to see the signals from the backwall. ©) Choose UT Setting > General > Gain, and then set the gain in order to see the signal at about 80 % of the full screen height. 2 Make the following selections: a) Select Wizard > Calibration > Type = Ultrasound b) Select Wizard > Calibration > Mode = Sensitivity ©) Choose Wizard > Calibration > Start 3 In the Set Reference Amplitude step: a) Choose Ref. Amplitude and enter the reference amplitude value (see Figure 4-34 on page 78)Referencs amplitude’ Figure 4-34 Reference amplitude and tolerance for sensitivity calibration b) For the Tolerance parameter, keep the default value. You may change it if necessary. ©) Choose Next. 4 Inthe Set Section step: * Keep the default values. You may change them if necessary. 5 Inthe Set Gate on Echo A step: a) In the Start and Width buttons, enter the start and width of gate A (red) so that the backwall signal crosses the gate in the middle and that the gate is wide enough to contain the complete width of the signal (see Figure 4-35 on page 79).ony Figure 4-35 Gate A on the backwall signal b) Set the Threshold value so that the backwall signal crosses the gate on every aperture. ©) Choose Next. In the Set Compensation Gain step: You need to use the compensation gain in cases where the signal from focal laws at the periphery of the scan is significantly weaker than that from the focal laws in. the middle of the scan. In this case, the amplitude of the focal laws in the periphery of the scan is below 0% in the sensitivity graph and the Calibration wizard generates an error message when you attempt to complete the calibration. The compensation gain flattens the amplitude profile of the focal laws, allowing the profile to be fully visible in the sensitivity graph. a) Ifneeded, enter a compensation gain (Comp. Gain) value that makes the focal law amplitude profile fully visible in the sensitivity graph. b) If needed, adjust the gain value. ©) Choose Next. In the Calibrate and Accept step: 2) Choose Calibrate (see Figure 4-36 on page 80).Figure 4-36 The signal calibrated for sensitivity If the calibration is correct, the envelope is between the two red dotted lines. If the calibration is incorrect, clear the envelope (Clear Env.) and restart (Restart) the calibration. b) When the calibration is satisfactory, choose Accept. The sensitivity is now calibrated. 4.3.4 TCG Calibration This section describes how to perform a calibration based on the TCG (time-corrected gain) function of the OmniScan®. To perform a TCG calibration 1 Before going to the Wizard: a) Place the probe on a calibration block that either contains a number of identical defects at different known depths or presents a number of known thicknesses (see Figure 4-37 on page 81).re UL Figure 4-37 Calibration blocks for the TCG calibration b) Select UT Settings > General > Range, and then set the value to see the signal of the deepest defect (or of the thickness). 2 Make the following selections: a) Select Wizard > Calibration > Type = Ultrasound b) Select Wizard > Calibration > Mode = TCG. ©) Choose Wizard > Calibration > Start 3 nthe Set Reference Amplitude step of the TCG calibration wizard: a) The Amplitude value is set by default at 80. You can keep this value or change it. b) The Tolerance value is set by default at 5. You can keep this value or change ik. ©) Choose Next. 4 In the Set Section step: a) Keep the default values. You may change them if necessary. b) Choose Next. 5 In the Set Gate A on Echo step: a) In the Start and Width buttons, enter the start and width of gate A (red) so that the first defects signal crosses the gate in the middle and that the gate is wide enough to contain the complete width of the signal. b) Set the Threshold value so that the signal crosses the gate on every aperture. ©) Choose Next. G inthe Add point step: * Choose Add Point.7 Inthe Accept step: * Choose Next Point to add another TCG point, and repeat steps 4 through 7. OR * Choose Accept TCG if the TCG curve is finished. This concludes the TCG calibration procedure, 4.3.5 Encoder Calibration This section describes how to calibrate an encoder. A) Note: Before performing this procedure, an X or XY encoder must be properly connected to the alarm and I/O connector. To calibrate an encoder 1 Perform the following steps: 2) Select Wizard > Calibration > Type = Encoder b) Choose Wizard > Calibration > Start 2. Inthe Encoder step: a) From the Encoder list, select 1. b) Choose Next. 3 In the Set Origin step: a) In the Origin button, enter the start point of the inspection scan. b) Choose Next. 4 In the Set Distance step: a) Physically move the encoder to a marked point. b) Note this distance. It will be used as reference for the calibration distance. ©) Physically move the encoder to a second marked point and note the distance traveled. d) In the Distance button, enter the inspection pass distance (B minus A). 2) Choose Calibrate.This automatically calibrates the encoder. At this point, a resolution and the encoder position are displayed. 5 Inthe Accept step: a) Choose Accept. b) Move the calibrated axis to point (A) to validate the resolution. o Pres Bal d) Move to point (B) and observe the upper-left pane of the data view to see if the calibrated axis (X or Y) has moved the correct distance. If the distance is not acceptable, repeat steps 2a to 5d. e) To calibrate the encoder for a second axis, proceed as follows: + From the Encoder list, select 2, and then repeat steps 2b to Sd. This concludes the encoder calibration procedure. 4.4 Performing an Encoded Inspection This section explains how to set up a scan using encoders. Note: Before performing this procedure, an X or XY encoder must be properly connected to the alarm and I/O connector. To set up a scan using encoders 1 In the Scan > Inspection > Type list, select the type of scan to be used to scan the part. 2 _ In the Scan > Inspection > Scan list, select the encoder that is used for the scan axis. The other axis automatically becomes the index axis. 3 Choose Scan > Encoder. a) Select Scan > Encoder > Encoder = 1.5) In the Sean > Encoder > Type list, select the desired encoder type. Quad (quadrature) is set by default. Refer to section 7.8.1 for a description of the available choices. ©) Move the probe and encoder assembly in the scanning direction and look in the upper-right corner of the data view to see if the number in the X or Y reading fields is positive or negative (see Figure 4-38 on page 84). ieee ne) Pueen a Noreen ND Figure 4-38 The negative number in the X reading field d) If the number is negative, select Scan > Encoder > Polarity = Inverse. e) In the Scan > Encoder > Resolution button, enter the encoder resolution. In the case of the of the Helicoidal Scan type, the units become step per rotation (step/rotation). JS) If the resolution is unknown, calibrate the encoders of one or two of the axes following the procedure explained in section 7.1.3.2 on page 166. g) In the Scan > Encoder > Origin button, enter the value that will be set when the Scan > Encoder > Preset parameter is used. The default value is set to 0. hh) If only one axis is used, go to step 4. If a two-axis encoder is connected, then select Scan > Encoder > Encoder = 2 and repeat steps 3b through 3g. Choose Scan > Area and proceed as follows: a) In the Scan> Area > Scan Start button, enter the starting position along the scan axis. b) In the Scan> Area> Scan End button, enter the ending position along the scan axis. A) Note: In the case of the Helicoidal Scan, the Scan Start and Scan End parameter buttons are disabled as they correspond to the beginning and end of a rotation.°) a ° p 9 hy 5 When you are ready to scan, press a In the Scan > Area> Scan Resolution button, enter the resolution of the scan along the scan axis. If you have selected One-Line Scan in the Scan > Inspection > Type button, the procedure is now completed. If you have selected two axes in the Scan > Inspection > Type parameter button, continue to the next step. In the Sean > Area > Index Start button, enter the starting position along the index axis, In the Scan > Area> Index End button, enter the ending position along the index axis. In the Scan > Area > Index Resolution button, enter the resolution of the scan along the index axis.5. Inspection Procedures The procedures in this section describe various tasks associated with performing inspections. 5.1 Setting Ultrasound Parameters 5.1.1 Setting Up a PA-TOFD Inspection The OmniScan MX, equipped with a probe connector adapter, allows you to perform phased array (PA) and time-of-flight diffraction (TOFD) scans simultaneously. Setting up a PA-TOED inspection consists essentially in creating two PA groups, creating one UT group and activating the PA-TOFD display layout. To set up a PA-TOFD inspection 1 Choose Probe/Part > Select > Auto Detect = Off. 2 Connect a probe connector adapter to the OmniScan® (see the example of Figure 5-1 on page 88).For example, connect your PA probe and two UT probes to the EXT-128-1-4L adapter Figure 5-1 Example of an adapter used to simultaneously connect a PA probe and 3 4 two UT probes Connect your PA probe and your two conventional ultrasound (UT) probes to the appropriate connectors on the adapter (see the example of Figure 5-1 on page 88). Do not connect your two UT probes directly to the OmniScan. Configure the first PA group as follows: a) Select Wizard > Group > Start. b) In the Select Operation step, choose Operation = Modify, and then select Next. ©) In the Validate Material step, set the parameters to correctly represent the part to inspect, and then select Next. d) In the Select Group ‘Type step, choose Group Mode = PA, and then select Next. 2) Follow the other Group wizard instructions step-by-step to complete the group configuration for the first PA group Jf) Inthe Accept step, select Continue to start the Focal Law wizard. ) Follow the Focal Law wizard instructions step-by-step to complete the focal law configuration for the first PA group Configure the second PA group as follows: a) Select Wizard > Group > Start b) In the Select Operation step, choose Operation = Add, and then select Next. ©) In the Validate Material step, set the parameters to correctly represent the part to inspect, and then select Next.d)_ In the Select Group Type step, choose Group Mode = PA, and then select Next. 2) Follow the other Group wizard instructions step-by-step to complete the group configuration for the second PA group. fl Inthe Accept step, select Continue to start the Focal Law wizard. g) Follow the Focal Law wizard instructions step-by-step to complete the focal law configuration for the second PA group. Configure the UT group as follows: a) Select Wizard > Group > Start. b) Inthe Select Operation step, choose Operation = Add, and then select Next. ©) In the Validate Material step, set the parameters to correctly represent the part to inspect, and then select Next. @)_ In the Select Source Group step, selecting Group 1 or Group 2 makes no difference. e) In the Select Group Type step, choose Group Mode= UT, and then select Next. fi Inthe Select Connection step: (1) Choose Tx/Rx mode = TOFD. (2) Enter appropriate values for the element number in the Pulser and the Receiver parameters, (3) Select Next. ) Follow the other Group wizard instructions step-by-step to complete the group configuration for the TOFD group. Choose Display > Selection > Display = PA-TOFD to activate the PA‘TOFD layout shown in the example in Figure 5-2 on page 90.