4 Select the Share this folder option. 5 Click the Permissions button. 6 In the Permissions for OmniScan dialog box, click the Add button (see Figure 6-28 on page 151). (econ Share Peimissions | Permissions: Deny Full Control Change Read Figure 6-28 The Permissions for OmniScan dialog box (Windows 2000) ‘7 Inthe Select Users or Groups dialog box, from the Look in list, select the name of the remote computer (see Figure 6-29 on page 152).é Note: The Look in list may be disabled on certain computers. If this is the case, skip step 7 and go straight to step 8. Ss 2x) Look in: [3 JF MORIN a InFoldes a Name GA TERMINAL SERVER USER system a service Replicator Power Users JE-MORIN JF-MORIN MBNETWOR ‘ad | _ Check Names F-MORINOmeacan OK Cancel Figure 6-29 The Select Users or Groups dialog box (Windows 2000) 8 From the user list, double-click Omnisean (see Figure 6-30 on page 153), and then click OK. 9 In the Permissions for Omniscan dialog box, in the Allow column, select the Change and Read check boxes (see Figure 6-30 on page 153), and then click OK.Permissions for Omniscan lsd Share Pemissions | 1 Add... everyone Rd Hewat Permissions: Allow — Deny Full Conitol o og Change Q Read Q coed] tn Figure 6-30 The Permissions for Omniscan dialog box (Windows 2000) 6.8.5 Configuring the OmniScan (Windows 2000) To configure the OmniScan (Windows 2000) 4 On the OmniScan®, choose Preferences > Network > DHCP = Off. 2 Inthe Preferences > Network > IP Address option button, enter an IP address for the OmniScan. It must be in the same range (the same first three blocks), but not identical to the IP address of the remote computer (for example, 192.168.0.1 and 192.168.0.2).In the Preferences > Network > Subnet Mask option button, enter the OmniScan subnet mask. It must be identical to the subnet mask of the remote computer. Choose Preferences > Network > Apply. In the Preferences > Network > Remote PC option button, enter the remote computer name as seen from the network. oOo oh WwW Choose Preferences > Network > Connect. The connection is established between the OmniScan and the remote computer when the Connect button changes to Disconnect. 6.8.6 Saving OmniScan Data on the Computer (Windows 2000) To save OmniScan data on the computer (Windows 2000) ¢ On the OmniScan® unit, choose File > File > Storage = Network. 6.9 Connecting the OmniScan to a Network This section describes how to establish a connection between the OmniScan® and a local area network. This procedure works for both Windows® 2000 and Window XP systems. To connect the OmniScan to a network 1 Connect a straight Ethernet™ (RJ-45) cable to a network port (usually a wall plug). Connect the other end of the cable to the OmniScan Ethernet port. On the OmniScan unit, choose Preferences > Network > DHCP = On. Choose Preferences > Network > Apply. In the Preferences > Network > Remote PC parameter button, enter the remote computer name as seen from the network. Oo TGbhwn Choose Preferences > Network > Connect. The connection is established between the OmniScan and the remote computer when the Connect button changes to Disconnect.6.10 Importing OmniScan Data into TomoView This section describes how to import data from the OmniScan® into TomoView™. Note: To import data into TomoView, the data must be acquired using either the All A & C scans or All C scans storage mode (Choose Scan > Data > Inspec. Data). To import OmniScan data into TomoView 4 Select File > File > Save Mode = Inspection Data parameter. 2 Choose File > File > Save Data. 3 o© ON OG A Transfer the file to a computer by using a memory card reader or by linking the OmniScan MX to the computer through the Ethernet™ port. For more information about networking the OmniScan, see section 6.7 on page 132. Make sure that the appropriate hardware key is connected to the parallel port of the computer. Start the TomoView software. Once TomoView has finished loading, click the OmniScan button (©). A dialog box appears. Browse and select the file to be imported. Click the Open button. TomoView converts the file to the .rdt format. Save the new .rdt file in the desired folder. I 4) Note: For more information about configuring and analyzing the file data, consult the TomoView User's Manual (part number DUMLOS4A).6.11 Maximizing the Data Transfer Rate when Using the OmniScan with a MCDU-02 and TomoView When you use the OmniScan® with a MCDU-02 and a computer running TomoView™, you must connect the three components with network cables. You can maximize the data transfer rate between the OmniScan and TomoView by interconnecting the three units using an external Ethernet™ hub (see Figure 6-31 on page 156). In the typical interconnection, the data transfer rate is limited to 1.25 MB/s by the MCDU-02. OmniScan OmniScan 3 e52 5 Ethemet | _Ethemet hub Mcpu-02 McDU-02 2 a Staightcable} (10/100 MB's) 3 Ess ‘Computer running g ‘Computer running Bes TomoView TomoView Typical interconnection Interconnection with an extemal hub Data transfer rate = 1.25 MBs Data transfer rate = 3.5 MBs Figure 6-31 Interconnections between the OmniScan, the MCDU, and a computer 6.12 Importing a .law File to the OmniScan Using the Olympus NDT Advanced Calculator application, you can rapidly and efficiently generate and visualize focal laws with various types of phased array probes and wedges. The Advanced Calculator application saves focal law data in a text file format with the Jaw extension. You can take advantage of this data by importing the law files to your OmniScan®.To Note: Refer to the Advanced Calculator User’s Manual (part number DUML0634) for information on how to use the application and create .law files. import a .law file in the OmniScan 1 Using the Advanced Calculator, create your .law file. ®D IMPORTANT In the Advanced Calculator, make sure to set the Probe Skew Angle parameter to 0°, even if this is not the appropriate value for your setup. You set the value of this parameter in the OmniScan configuration. 2 Copy the .law file from your computer to your OmniScan as follows: a) Turn off the OmniScan. b) Remove the OmniScan CompactElash® card. ©) Connect the CompactFlash card to your computer 4) Copy the .law file to the \User\Law\ folder on the CompactFlash card. e) Disconnect the CompactFlash card from the computer and reconnect it to the OmniScan. ff) Turn on the OmniScan. 3 Touse the law file with the OmniScan proceed as follows: @) Select Focal Law > Laws > Auto Program = Off. b) Choose Focal Law > Laws > Load Law File. ©) Inthe file browser that appears: (1) Toggle Listed Files so that it displays User. (2) Select the law file that you want from the list. (3) Select Open.ou Choose Focal Law> Configuration> Law Config, and then choose the appropriate item for the .law file (Sectorial or Linear). Choose Probe/Part > Position > Skew, and then set the skew value. If you want to use a True Depth configuration, select Display > Overlay > UT Unit= True Depth (Sound Path is selected by default from the Display> Overlay > UT Unit list after loading a .law file). Select UT Settings > Advanced > Sum Gain = Auto.7. Menu Description 71 Wizard Menu The Wizard menu consists of submenus that offer step-by-step instructions to configure specific aspects of your setup. As shown in the example of Figure 7-1 on page 160, each step of a wizard provides online help information and contains a title, navigation buttons, and associated parameter buttons. Using the wizards is the best way to easily and quickly create your setup.0) eee 0 Pe es omer i Ae rte aero rh Urn Frommer rronetelte te uncon) {ast ment Lin camera Reet -parar ana) ‘tonont Simp: un carers tse a ars se ebm, ETE) wu-20 pon Help information Wizerd step ttle —| Step-by-step navigation Parameters associated with the step Figure 7-1 Wizard step components The OmniScan® automatically selects the Wizard menu when you start your application and no setup file is available for the application. Use the following generic parameter buttons to navigate through the wizard steps: Start Starts the first step of the wizard. Next Moves to the following step of the wizard. Back Returns to the previous step of the wizard. Restart Restarts the wizard if, at the end, the result is not within acceptable tolerances.Continue ‘Terminates the current wizard and starts the next wizard. You can quit a wizard at any time by pressing the Cancel key. 7.1.1 Group Submenu The Group submenu wizard guides you through the steps required to perform the management of groups. A group isa set of parameter values that defines all aspects of an inspection leading to the production of a measurement. The parameters determine the geometry of the part to be inspected, the wedge specifications (if one is used), and the probe (or probes) specifications. The parameters also determine the connection of wedges and probes to the instrument, as well as the scan position specifications. With the MultiGroup option, one inspection simultaneously generates one measurement per defined Group. The wizard is used to add a new group or to modify the currently selected 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. 3- Follow the on-screen help information to complete the remaining steps of the wizard. To modify an existing group 11 Select the group you wish to modify using Probe/Part > Select > Group. Choose Wizard > Group > Start (Group Wizard step) to initiate the group wizard. 2 3 Select Wizard > Group > Operation = Modify (Select Operation step), and then click Next. 4 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.7.1.2 Focal Law Submenu (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 Select the group you wish to modify using Probe/Part > Select > Group. 2 Choose Wizard > Focal Law > Start (Law Wizard step) to initiate the focal law wizard. 3 Select Wizard > Focal Law > Law Config. (Select Operation step), and then select the type of law you want to configure. 4 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. 7.1.3 Calibration Submenu The Calibration submenu offers step-by-step procedures to help you to perform the calibration of one parameter or of a combination of parameters. To select the parameter to calibrate 1 Select Wizard > Calibration > Type. 2 Referring to Figure 7-2 on page 163, from the Type list, select the type of calibration that you want to perform.Ble ed oe Coed ey Coes Noree aD) Bed a aid RL cone Velocity Eos Mode Comet) coc (UT Mode) peer Bras oe Cece) rd Figure 7-2 Choices of parameters to calibrate from the Select Calibration step of the Calibration wizard 3 Depending on the choice you made in the previous step and still referring to Figure 7-2 on page 163, select the desired aspect to calibrate in the Encoder, Mode, or Select Code list. ® IMPORTANT The sound velocity calibration must be performed before the wedge delay calibration because the OnmiScan 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 ibe 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. 7.4.3.4 Ultrasound Wizard Parameters The following is a description of the parameters found in the phased array calibration wizard: Velocity Calibration Select A-scan Step Used to select the angle (Angle) of the focal law (A-scan) you want to use for the calibration. You can use the Gain, Start and Range buttons to make changes to your original setup without having to quit the wizard. Set Radius 1 and Radius 2 Step When you choose Next, you will have three choices for calibration: Radius, Depth and Thickness. According to the calibration block you are using, select one of the three and enter the values for parameters 1 and 2. With the steps Set Gate A on (Radius, Depth, Thickness) on the first parameter and on the second parameter, you can set the gate start (Start), gate width (Width) and gate height (Threshold) for the A-scan. Get Position calibrates the first parameter and then the second parameter. Wedge Delay Calibration Set (Radius, Depth, Thickness) A Used to enter the radius measurement, the depth, or the thickness on which you are performing the calibration, and to set the limits in which the amplitude can vary (Tolerance button). Using steps Set Gate A on (Radius, Depth, Thickness) A, you can set the gate start (Start), gate width (Width) and gate height (Threshold) for the A-scan. Get Position calibrates the parameter.Sensitivity Calibration Set Reference Amplitude Used to set the signal amplitude of the reference defect you are using for the calibration (Ref. Amplitude) and set the limits in which the amplitude can vary (Tolerance). Set Gate A on Echo A Used to set the gate start (Start), gate width (Width) and gate height (Threshold) for the A-scan. Set Compression Gain Used to set the compression gain to reduce the difference in amplitude between signals. With the gain parameter you can modify the original gain setting without having to quit the wizard. TCG Calibration The TCG wizard helps the operator to perform the TCG (time-corrected gain) calibration. For more information, refer to the section 4.3.4 on page 80. The following parameters are available in the Set Reference Amplitude step: Set Reference Amplitude Used to set the signal amplitude of the reference defect you are using for the calibration (Amplitude) and to set the limits in which the amplitude can vary (Tolerance) Set Gate A on Echo Used to set the gate start (Start), gate width (Width) and gate height (Threshold) in the A-scan view. Add Point Adds the TCG point. Next Point Adds another point by returning you to the Set Gate A on Echo. Undo Last Point Removes the last point. Accept TCG Ends the TCG calibration.All Calibrations Calibrate and Accept Accepts (Accept) the calibration, or restarts it if the result is not within the tolerances (Restart). 7.1.3.2 Encoder Wizard The Encoder wizard helps the operator to perform the calibration of one or two encoders. For more information, refer to the section 4.3.5 on page 82, Select the encoder you want to calibrate from the Wizard > Calibration > Encoder list and click Start in the Select calibration step of the Encoder Calibration Wizard. The guide through the procedure begins. You can quit a wizard at any time by pressing the Cancel key. The following parameters appear in the Encoder Calibration Wizard steps: Origin Used to set the start point of the scan on the part to inspect. Encoder Pos A read-only button that displays the position of the first encoder. Distance Used to enter the scan distance. Calibrate Performs the calibration. The resolution value appears in the Resolution read- only button. 713.3 Code Wizard ‘The Code submenu offers a wizard that helps the operator manage calibration for the API (American Petroleum Institute) or the AWS D15 (American Welding Society) codes, ‘Once you click Start, the Code-based Calibration Wizard will guide you through the procedure. You can quit a wizard at anytime by pressing the Cancel key.7.2 UT Settings Menu The UT Settings menu covers the ultrasound settings of the OmniScan®. 7.2.1 General The General submenu contains the main parameters, which are applied simultaneously to the current channel. Gain Used to set the gain value. Start Used to set the starting value of the sound path axis. Range Used to set the range value. Wedge Delay Adds the delay caused by the wedge as the ultrasound beam travels through it. Wave Type (UT Group Only) Used to select the wave type (longitudinal wave [LW] or shear wave [SW]) in conformity with the selected material. Velocity Used to set the sound velocity inside a material. A default value is attributed according to the selected Material and Wave Type; however, this value can be overridden. To know which material is currently selected, go to Probe/Part > Parts > Material. 7.2.2 Pulser The Pulser submenu contains the various pulser parameters: Pulser Used to select the pulser to be used for the selected channel. The number of parameters in this list depends on your hardware configuration.Tx/Rx Mode Switches between transmitter and receiver modes: PE: pulse-echo mode PC: pitch-and-catch (transmit-receive) mode TT: through-transmission mode TOFD: time-of-flight diffraction mode (This choice will not be available if the software option is not enabled.) Freq. Used to set the probe frequency value. Voltage Used to set the output voltage value. Voltage is the same for all groups. Pw Used to select the pulse width value. In automatic mode, the pulse width is adjusted according to the probe frequency. PRE Used to set the value of the pulse repetition frequency (PRF) mode. Enter a value or choose one of the following presets: Auto Max Uses the maximum PRF value. Max /2 Uses one half of the maximum PRF value. Optimum The default value, calculates the recommended value for the current configuration. About the PRF The Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) is the frequency at which the pulses are emitted, that is, the inverse of the time interval between the emission of pulses (Tyatal and Tieam)- Referring to Figure 7-3 on page 169, the PRF is calculated as follows: PRF total = W/T otalFigure 7-3 Illustration of the parameters used in the PRF calculation About the PRF for a Multiple Group Configuration The Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) is the frequency at which the pulses are emitted, that is, the inverse of the time interval between the emission of pulses (Tear Toroupn and Tyeam)- In the case of a multiple group configuration, the total PRF takes into account the emission of pulses for all groups. Referring to Figure 7-4 on page 169, the PRF for a multiple group configuration is calculated as follows: PREtotat = 1/(TGroupt * TGroupt ~..+ TGroupn) PRFBeam * 1/TBeam Toop? 1g Tecupe Figure 7-4 Illustration of the parameters used in the PRF calculation for a multiple group configurationPRF indicator The PRF indicator displays the values (in Hz) for both the PRFjozqj and the PRE eam parameters in the reading field section of the OmniScan® software user interface (see Figure 7-5 on page 170). The syntax of the indicator is as follows: PRE: X(Y) where: X =Total Pulse Repetition Rate Frequency (PRF 74.31) expressed in Hz Y= Beam Pulse Repetition Rate Frequency (PREgeam) expressed in Hz Cee err eee Sopa hr .| Figure 7-5 PRF indicator in the reading field section The PREpeqm Parameter is calculated as follows: Y=X¥* Nica where: Npeam = Number of beams (focal law) For example, if there are 31 beams (focal laws) in the scan, the following PRF indicator mean: * PRF: 1 (31) means 31 beams scanned once per second. * PRF : 60 (1860) means 31 beams scanned 60 times per second. The characters of the PRF indicator can appear in three colors. Table 8 on page 171 provides the meaning for each color and the actions to take to resolve the associated problem.Table 8 Color of PRF indicator Green Normal condition. Yellow Warning condition. Increase the value of the UT Notall signals are shown _ | Settings > Pulser > PRF parameter on the screen. Error condition. Increase the value of the UT Data loss and can miss Settings > Pulser > PRF parameter alarms. Maximizing the PRF value The highest pulse repetition frequency (PRF) that an OmniScan® can produce is 12,000. However, you must optimize several parameters to reach this value. To maximize the PRF value: * Reduce the number of groups (using Probe/Part > Select > Group = Remove). * Select Scan > Data > Inspec. Data = All C scans. * Reduce the value of the UT Settings > General > Range parameter. * Reduce the value of the UT Settings > Pulser > Voltage parameter. * Reduce the value of the UT Settings > Pulser > PW parameter. * Select UT Settings > Pulser > PRF = Auto Max. * Reduce the value of the UT Settings > Advanced > Points Qty. parameter. 7.2.3 Receiver The Receiver submenu is used to set the waveform of the A-scan view and to set the different filters that are available. Receiver Used to select the receiver to be used for the selected channel. The list depends on the configuration of the hardware.Filter Used to select the filter value to be used according to the probe frequency. In Auto mode, the filter is automatically set according to the value you entered previously in UT Settings > Pulser > Freq. (MHz). Rectifier Used to select the rectification mode. RF (radio frequency): no rectification (see Figure 7-6 on page 172). Figure 7-6 RF mode HW+ (half wave positive): only the positive values are rectified (see Figure 7-7 on page 172). Asa 0 ASD LHS: SHANNEN AN Figure 7-7 HW+ rectification HW- (half wave negative): only the negative values are rectified (see Figure 7-8 on page 173).eco Ce ACAD om Lon Sco mH 0.0L Figure 7-8 HW- rectification EW (full wave): The rectification values are all changed into absolute values (see Figure 7-9 on page 173). Figure 7-9 FW rectification Video Filter When activated, this parameter enables the video smoothing filter. It is set according to the probe frequency and the rectification mode. Averaging Used to select an averaging value for the selected channel. Reject Any result inferior to this value is reset to 0 % amplitude 7.24 Beam The Beam submenu contains the parameters for each individual beam. Scan Offset Used to set the offset of the beam exit point on the scan axis.Index Offset Used to set the offset of the beam exit point on the index axis. Angle Used to visualize which beam angle the parameters are related to. Skew Used to select the orientation of the beam in relation to the scan axis. Beam Delay Used to set an equivalent wedge delay for the selected focal law. Gain Offset Used to set the gain offset of the selected focal law. 7.2.5 Advanced The Advanced submenu is used to set a reference signal and the number of points acquired on the A-scan view. Set 80 % Used to adjust the gain so that the signal in gate A reaches 80 % of the FSH (full- screen height) Set Ref Preserves the current A-scan view (curve, amplitude and gain) in memory. dB Ref When activated, this parameter enables you to choose whether the gain is relative to the Set Ref in memory or to the absolute value. Points Qty Used to set the number of A-scan points you want to store. This parameter can also be set to the automatic mode. The parameter automatically adjusts the point quantity and the compression factor, according to the inspection range, to keep the number of points between 320 and 640. The inspection range is determined in UT Settings > General > Range. To keep the file to an acceptable size, it is better not to go over 640 points and to use compression. Note that you can see the compression factor in the reading field called Scale.Scale Factor Displays the current compression factor for the current group. Sum Gain Used to set a gain on the sum of all channels. Attenuation (UT mode only) ‘Turns the signal attenuation on or off. 7.3 Gate/Alarm Menu ‘The Gate/Alarm menu contains the parameters for the gates and the alarms. 7.34 Gate ‘The Gate submenu contains the parameters for the gates. Gate Used to specify which gate you want to use. There are three color-coded gates available on the OmniScan® interface. A: gate A (red), measuring gate B: gate B (green), measuring gate I: gate I (yellow), synchronization gate Parameters Provides access to two sets of parameters on its right side as shown in Figure 7-10 on page 176.(mm) ar Peak (*) Scie! et Position co ens Figure 7-10 Available selection of gate parameters Select Gate/Alarm > Gate > Parameters = Position to configure the following parameters for the gate selected with Gate/Alarm > Gate > Gate: Start: Used to set the starting position of the selected gate. This position is related to the synchronization of the gate. The real position of the gate is the synchronization position plus the gate start position. Width: Used to set the width of the selected gate, that is, the width of the gate after the real start (synchronization position plus gate start position), Threshold: Used to set the height value of the selected gate. This parameter determines the amplitude at which you want the signals to cross the gate. Select Gate/Alarm> Gate> Parameters = Mode to configure the following parameters for the gate selected with Gate/Alarm > Gate > Gate: Synchro (for Gate/Alarm> Gate> Gate= A or B): Used to specify the synchronization type of the selected gate: Pulse: Synchronizes at the beginning of the pulse. Vi: Synchronizes on gate T crossing; if not crossing, then on the end of gate I. A*: Synchronizes on the position of amplitude peak of gate A. Af: Synchronizes on the first crossing of gate A; if not crossing, then end of gate A. A-Scan Synchro (for Gate/Alarm > Gate> Gate= I): Used to specify the synchronization type of gate I (refer to Figure 7-11 on page 177): Pulse: Synchronizes at the beginning of the pulse. Gate | is fixed while gate A and gate B move with the A-Scan.I/; Synchronizes on gate I crossing. If not crossing, then on the end of gate I. Gate I moves with the A-Scan while gate A and gate B are fixed. The display starts at the crossing of gate I. Use this gate synchronization type for immersed inspection to stabilize the display of the signal from the specimen and to hide the signal through the water between the probe and the specimen. | | \\ cs re easel —_ jen Suitioe ee , \ ‘Surface echo f ™| , “4 || \ cml: | ap [f—+ eH JL L . ? Et eB ; Pulse synchronization type U synchronization type Figure 7-11 A-Scan synchronization types for gate I Measure Used to select if the measurement is done at the Peak or at the Edge of the signal. The selection in this parameter influences all related measurements (see the example of Table 9 on page 178): Volumetric Readings (Ex: SA, PA, DA,...) Thickness (Reading T”, C-Scan, Strip-Chart) Calibration (on Peak or on Edge) Gate SynchroTable 9 Example of the influence of the Measure parameter Configuration Result example Gate/Alarm > Gate > Gate = A Reading SA = SA/ Gate/Alarm > Gate > Parameters = Mode ra Gate/Alarm > Gate > Measure = Edge (/) fa |B) Reading $B = SB* ro by Measurements > Thickness > Source = B* - A/ | Reading Thickness = T (B4- A/) Gate/Alarm > Gate > Gate = B Gate/Alarm > Gate > Measure = Peak (*) RE Used to specify which part of the signal is used to trigger the gate: Absolute: The gate is triggered if either the HW+ or HW- signal crosses the gate. Positive: Only the positive section of the signal triggers the gate. Negative: Only the negative section of the signal triggers the gate. 73.44 Gate Position There are many ways to set the start, width and threshold of a gate. You can enter the values in the parameter buttons using the function keys or the scroll knob, or by using the mouse. Parameter buttons Select the parameter button for which you want to change the value and use the function key to enter the value. Press the Accept key to confirm the value.Scroll knob Select the parameter button for which you want to change the value and use the scroll knob to change the value. Press the Accept key to confirm the value. Mouse If you place the mouse pointer over a gate, the pointer turns into either a two-pointed arrow (¢) or into a four-pointed arrow (¢ ), The two-pointed arrow appears when the pointer is placed on one of the edges of the gate. When this arrow appears, you can resize that end of the gate by clicking the right mouse button and dragging. While resizing the gate, the current coordinate for the X axis of that side appears beside the edge (see Figure 7-12 on page 179). The coordinate disappears when the mouse button is released. Figure 7-12 A gate resized on one side The four-pointed arrow appears when the pointer is placed anywhere else along the length of the gate. When this arrow appears, you can move the entire gate anywhere in the view by clicking the mouse button and dragging the mouse. While moving the gate, the X-axis coordinate appears beside each edge and the Y-axis coordinate appears above the gate (see Figure 7-13 on page 179). These coordinates disappear when the mouse button is released. Figure 7-13 A gate moved elsewhere in the view 73.4.2 Flashing Gate A flashing gate means that the signal crossing the gate is saturated. 7.3.2 Alarm The Alarm submenu contains the alarm conditions. There are sixteen logical alarmsavailable. A logical alarm is built from the gate conditions. The condition can be assigned to one or two channels. On the OmniScan®, the channel is called group (refer to the section 7.6 on page 223). For a description on how to create an alarm output, refer to section 7.3.3 on page 181 Alarm Used to select the alarm to be edited. When the alarm is active, the word On appears beside the number of the alarm. Group A Used to select a group (channel) to be used to trigger an alarm. Condition (for the group selected in the Group A list) Allows you to assign a condition to trigger an alarm None: No alarm is triggered. Gate A: The alarm is triggered if the signal crosses gate A. Gate B: The alarm is triggered if the signal crosses gate B. Gate I: The alarm is triggered if the signal crosses gate Not Gate A: The alarm is triggered if the signal does not cross gate A. Not Gate B: The alarm is triggered if the signal does not cross gate B. Not Gate I: The alarm is triggered if the signal does not cross gate I. > Max. Thickness: The alarm is triggered if the thickness becomes higher than the maximum thickness criteria set in Measurements > Thickness. Thickness. Operator Used when you have two conditions related to an alarm. AND: Used when both conditions assigned to the alarm must occur to trigger the alarm. OR: Used when either of the conditions must occur to trigger the alarm. Group B Used to select the second group that forms the alarm from the list of active groups. It is possible to assign the same group to two fields (ex.: for the condition of Gate A and Gate B on group 1). To form an alarm with one group, set the condition in Group B to None.Condition (for group B) Assigns a second condition to trigger an alarm. For more information on the conditions, refer to “Condition (for the group selected in the Group A list)” on page 180. | (©! Note: For more details on alarms, refer to section 5.2.1.1 on page 94. 7.3.3 Output ‘The Output submenu contains the output signals available for the alarm triggers. The OmniScan® MX has three alarm outputs. You can manage the alarm outputs using the following methods: * Visual alarms with the indicator lights located on the front panel of the OmniScan * Audio alarm with the internal speaker + TTLalarms with the Alarm and I/O connector Using this submenu, you can assign one or more logical alarms to one of the outputs. Output Used to select which of the outputs will be configured. Alarm # Used to select or deselect which of the logical alarms are associated with the selected output. If many alarms are associated with the same output, the logical OR operation is applied to these alarms. For each selected alarm associated with an output, On appears beside the alarm number. If many alarms are on one output, Multi appears beside the alarm number. Count Configures the number of times an alarm must be triggered to activate the associated output. Sound When activated, this parameter enables the buzzer and determines the buzzer frequency.Delay Used to set the time delay between the alarm signal and the activation of the TTL port. (The visual and audio alarms do not have any delay.) Hold Time Determines the length of the TTL output signal of the selected alarm. The audio and visual alarms have a fixed and independent length. a) Note: For details on outputs, refer to section 5.2.1.2 on page 95. 7.3.4 Sizing Curves Using the Sizing Curves submenu, you can build a DAC (distance-amplitude correction) or a TCG (time-corrected gain) curve. The DAC is built by using a maximum of 16 signals from calibration defects of the same size. These defects represent various depths in the material, and the curve is built according to the peaks or edges of the defect signals. With this DAC curve, all signals are displayed at their true amplitudes without compensation for depth or attenuation. The TCG curve uses compensation for depth and signal loss (caused by attenuation and beam spread) to display equivalent signals at the same screen height (amplitude) The TCG adjusts the gain over time to represent signals, from indications located at different depths, at the same amplitude. Mode Used to select the setup or edit mode. Setup: Start by selecting this item to select the type of curve to configure from Gate/Alarm > Sizing Curve > Curve list. Edition: Once the sizing curve type is selected, select this item to access the parameters for the selected curve.® IMPORTANT To be able to display a DAC curve, you must have a reference gain. If you do not have one and you try to activate a DAC curve, a reference gain will automatically be created, and you will not be able to cancel it without cancelling the DAC curve first. Setup Curve None: No curve is set. DAC: Represents the attenuation curve in the material with the associated +6 dB, -3 dB and —6 dB curves. Linear DAC: Displays a linear curve attenuation. Allows to automatically calculate the DAC curve by selecting Gate/Alarm > Sizing Curves > Mode = Edit and specifying the attenuation of the material of your specimen in the Gate/Alarm > Sizing Curves > Mat. Attenuation parameter. TCG: The gain value varies through time when using this parameter. Linear TCG: Linear attenuation used to compensate for the material attenuation. Ref. Amplitude Used to set the amplitude at which the DAC curve is located if the current gain is the same as the reference gain (only available when the DAC parameter is selected). Ref. Ampl. Offset Used to set a value (positive or negative) by which the reference amplitude value is modified so that the reference amplitude value remains the same when the gain is changed (only available when the DAC parameter is selected). Curve Step Used to set the difference in dB between DAC curves (only available when the DAC parameter is selected). Refer to Figure 7-14 on page 184.Figure 7-14 The DAC curve Reference Gain Used to modify the signal gain without affecting the DAC curve (only available when the DAC parameter is selected). Edition Point Used to select a point to work with. The selected point appears as a red dot on the data view. Position Used to set the position of the point on the X axis of the data view. Amplitude Used to modify the amplitude value. Gain Modifies the gain associated with the selected Point of a TCG curve. ‘Add Adds an extra point to the TCG or DAC curve. Delete Deletes the currently selected point.Mat. Attenuation Sets the attenuation of the material applicable for Linear DAC or Linear TCG curve. Delay Applies an offset to the first point of the Linear DAC or Linear TCG curve. To select and configure a sizing curve ‘1 Sclect Gate/Alarm > Sizing Curve > Mode = Setup. 2 Select the type of curve you want to configure from the Gate/Alarm> Sizing Curve > Curve list. 3 Select Gate/Alarm > Sizing Curve > Mode = Edition to access the configuration parameters for the sizing curve type selected in the previous step. 7.4 Measurements Menu The Measurements menu provides various measurement parameters and statistical tools. 7.4.1 Reading The Reading submenu contains various reading field parameters. Four reading fields show the numeric values of selected parameters at the top of the screen, You define two lists of four selected parameters for an inspection. Only one list can be displayed on the screen at a time, but readings from both lists appear when you make an entry in the report. List To select which list (1 or 2) of reading fields you want to display on the screen or edit with the other parameters. Group To select one of the predefined groups of reading fields and assign it to the selected list.Field (1, 2, 3, or 4) Use these four buttons to specify which information is displayed in the respective reading fields at the top of the display screen for the list selected in Measurement> Reading > List. [A) Note: When the contour of a reading field is colored, the reading field displays the information from either the gate, the cursor, or the ultrasound tinit of the same color. Reading fields The following is the list of reading codes and their descriptions. ND No signal detected. This indicator appears when no signal has crossed the gate. No data acquired. This indicator appears when some portions of the scan area have not been covered during the inspection. It also appears when you have selected Scan > Start> Start Mode= Reset Data, which clears the previously acquired data at the start of a new inspection. NS No synchronization. This indicator appears when the position of gate A or gate B is synchronized with the position of gate I, but the synchronization cannot be established because no signal has crossed gate I A% Peak amplitude of the signal detected in gate A (see Figure 7-15 on page 187). AA Position of the signal peak value in gate A (see Figure 7-15 on page 187). Al Position of the signal when it crosses gate A (see Figure 7-15 on page 187).WANE) beeen |) Figure 7-15 Gate A on the signal and A%, A” and A/ information B% Peak amplitude of the signal detected in gate B. BA Position of the signal peak value in gate B. B/ Position of the signal when it crosses gate B. v Position of the signal when it crossed gate 1 AdBA Amplitude (4B) of the signal detected in gate A minus the gate level. The example presented in Figure 7-16 on page 188 shows an amplitude value for the peak signal crossing gate A at 49.9 % FSH. This value is indicated in the A% reading field on the left. The gate FSH is at 25 %, which is indicated on the scale on the left side. The difference between the two FSH values is a half; therefore, a difference of 6 dB, which is indicated in the AdBA reading fieldFigure 7-16 Gate A on the signal and AdBA information AdBr Difference between the current signal amplitude in dB (right in Figure 7-17 on page 189) and the reference signal amplitude (left in Figure 7-17 on page 189) detected in gate A. You can set the reference by going to UT Settings> Advanced > Set Ref or by pressing, aFigure 7-17 Gate A on the signal and AdBr information In Figure 7-17 on page 189 (left), the reference signal is at 100% FSH. The reference signal value is indicated in the A% reading field. The A% reading field for the current signal (right) is 49.6. The signal loss is about a half, which represents a 6 dB drop as indicated by the -6.1 value in the AdBr reading field (right), BdBB Amplitude (dB) of the signal detected in gate B minus the gate level (refer to the AGBA definition). BdBr Difference between the current signal amplitude (dB) and the reference signal amplitude detected in gate B (refer to the AdBr definition). The reference can be set by going to UT Settings > Advanced > Set Ref or by pressing Thickness according to the selection made in Measurement > Thickness > Source (see Figure 7-18 on page 190) ML The material loss is the result of the part thickness (configured in Probe/Part > Parts > Thickness) minus the value in the T reading field. This result is indicated in the ML reading field (see Figure 7-18 on page 190).Figure 7-18 Corrosion inspection results, and T and ML information P(r) Amplitude value at the reference cursor position (see Figure 7-19 on page 191). %(m) Amplitude value at the measurement cursor position (see Figure 7-19 on page 191). %(m-2) Amplitude value of the measurement cursor minus the reference cursor (see Figure 7-19 on page 191),Figure 7-19 A-scan signal and %(r), %(m) and %(m-r) information Ua) Position of the reference cursor on the ultrasound-axis (see Figure 7-20 on page 192) Ulm) Position of the measurement cursor on the ultrasound-axis (see Figure 7-20 on page 192). Utm-r) Distance on the ultrasound-axis obtained by subtracting the position of the reference cursor from the position of the measurement cursor (see Figure 7-20 on page 192).Pei ek ae ool Figure 7-20 Gate A on the signal and U(r), U(m) and U(m-z) information. P(r) Probe position of the reference cursor. P(m) Probe position of the measurement cursor. P(m-r) Probe position obtained from the measurement cursor minus the reference cursor. %(Ur) Signal amplitude at the position of the reference ultrasound cursor. Value not computed in the analysis mode (see Figure 7-21 on page 193).Figure 7-21 A-scan signal and %(Ur) information %(Um) Signal amplitude at the position of the ultrasound measurement cursor. Value not computed in the analysis mode (refer to the %(Ux) definition) E% Peak amplitude of the envelope in gate A. The envelope is set by selecting Display > Properties > Scan = A-Scan, and then selecting the envelope from the Envelope list. The envelope is cleared by pressing the erase button G h EA Position of the envelope peak value in gate A (see Figure 7-22 on page 194). Ef Position of the envelope edge value in gate A.E-3dB Width of the signal envelope at -3 dB for the signal detected in gate A (refer to the E-64B definition). E-6dB Width of the signal envelope at ~6 dB for the signal detected in gate A (see Figure 22 on page 194), Figure 7-22 A-scan signal and E%, E* and E-6dB information E-124B Width of the signal envelope at -12 dB for the signal detected in gate A (refer to the E-6dB definition). E-20dB Width of the signal envelope at -20 dB for the signal detected in gate A (refer to the E-6dB definition). S(r) Position of the reference cursor on the scan axis, S(m) Position of the measurement cursor on the scan axis.S(m-r) Distance on the scan axis obtained by subtracting the position of the reference cursor from the position of the measurement cursor. Te) Position of the reference cursor on the index axis. In) Position of the measurement cursor on the index axis. I(m-r) Distance on the index axis obtained by subtracting the position of the reference cursor from the position of the measurement cursor, RA Distance between the beam exit point and the indication detected in gate A (see Figure 7-23 on page 196). RB Distance between the beam exit point and the indication detected in gate B (refer to the RA definition). PA, Distance on the part surface between the wedge (or probe) front face and the indication detected in gate A (see Figure 7-23 on page 196). PB Distance on the part surface between the wedge (or probe) front face and the indication detected in gate B (refer to the PA definition), DA Depth in the specimen for the indication detected in gate A (see Figure 7-23 on page 196). DB Depth of the indication detected in gate B in the part (refer to the DA definition). ViA Volumetric position of the indication detected in gate A with regard to the index axis (see Figure 7-23 on page 196). ViB Volumetric position of the indication detected in gate B with regard to the index axis (refer to the ViA definition).VsA Volumetric position of the indication detected in gate A with regard to the scan axis (see Figure 7-23 on page 196). VsB Volumetric position of the indication detected in gate B with regard to the scan axis (refer to the VsA definition). =~ Index axis Figure 7-23 Diagram of the RA, PA, DA, ViA and VsA information SA Sound path from the part entry point to the indication detected in gate A (see Figure 7-24 on page 197). SB Sound path from the beam exit point to the indication detected in gate B (refer to the SA definition) LA Number of skips from the probe to the defect indication detected in gate A (see Figure 7-24 on page 197). To display the skips over the inspection view, you must select Display > Overlay > Overlay = ON. In Figure 7-24 on page 197, the LA value is 1 because the defect is seen after one skip.LB Number of skips from the beam exit point to the defect indication detected in gate B (refer to the LA definition). SkipO Skip 1 ‘Skip0 —Skip1 Figure 7-24 Diagram of the LA and SA information SCALE Scale factor, which is the signal compression factor with regard to the digitizing frequency. API-DL Defect length as per the API code (NA). APL_HW Half-wave width as per the API (American Petroleum Institute) code (NA). AWS-DA Indication level as per AWS-D1.5 A (American Welding Society) [NA]. AWS-D B Zero reference level as per AWS-D1.5B (NA). AWS-DC Attenuation factor as per AWS-D1.5 C (NA). AWS-D D Indication rating as per AWS-D1.5 D (NA). AWS-D 45 Discontinuity severity class as per AWS-D1.5 45° (NA). AWS-D 60 Discontinuity severity class as per AWS-D1.5 60° (NA).AWS-D 70 Discontinuity severity class as per AWS-D1.5 70° (NA). AWS-D CL Discontinuity severity class as per AWS-D1.5 (NA). 7.4.2 Cursors The Cursors submenu contains cursor selection and configuration. Selection Used to select the view (A-scan, B-scan, C-scan, Strip Chart, S-scan, R and M, Reference, Measure or Data) in which you want to modify the configuration of the cursor. When you select A-scan, the following buttons appear at the bottom of the display: %(r): Moves the reference cursor on the amplitude axis. %{m): Moves the measurement cursor on the amplitude axis. U(r): Moves the reference cursor on the ultrasound axis. U(m): Moves the measurement cursor on the ultrasound axis. When you select B-scan, the following buttons appear at the bottom of the display: (2): Moves the reference cursor on the scan axis, S(m): Moves the measurement cursor on the scan axis. U(®): Moves the reference cursor on the ultrasound axis. U(m): Moves the measurement cursor on the ultrasound axis. Data link: Links (or not) the data cursor to the selected cursor from the list. When you select C-scan, the following buttons appear at the bottom of the display: S(#): Moves the reference cursor on the scan axis. S(m): Moves the measurement cursor on the scan axis. It): Moves the reference cursor on the index axis Im): Moves the measurement cursor on the index axis.Data link: Links (or not) the data cursor to the selected cursor from the list. When you select Strip Chart, the following buttons appear at the bottom of the display: S(r): Moves the reference cursor on the scan axis. S(m): Moves the measurement cursor on the scan axis. S(r&m): Moves the reference and the measurement cursors together on the scan axis. Data link: Links (or not) the data cursor to the selected cursor from the list. When you select $-sean (PA only), the following parameters may or may not appear: VPA: Used to set the desired beam (virtual probe aperture) to perform a linear sean. Angle: Used to set the desired angle (beam) to perform a sectorial scan. This function is not available in a conventional UT. U(r): Moves the reference cursor on the ultrasound axis. ‘U(m): Moves the measurement cursor on the ultrasound axis. I(x): Moves the reference cursor on the index axis. I(m): Moves the measurement cursor on the index axis. When you select R and M, Measure, Reference or Data, the following parameters may or may not appear. Angle: Used to set the desired angle (beam) when performing a sectorial scan. This function is not available in a conventional UT. Amplitude: Moves the cursor on the amplitude axis. UT: Moves the cursor on the ultrasound axis. PA: Used to set the desired channel of a linear scan. Scan: Moves the cursor on the scan axis. Index: Moves the cursor on the index axis. Data link list The data cursor link parameter is selected in the Data link list, which is available in the B-scan, C-scan and strip chart views only when in the analysis mode. This link isused to display the A-scan view that corresponds to the position of the cursor (selected) in the B-scan, C-scan, or strip chart view. The parameters are as follows: None: The data cursor is not linked to any other cursor. Reference: The data cursor is linked to the reference cursor. The A-scan view title bar is highlighted red to indicate that the data is linked to the reference (red) cursor. Measurement: The data cursor is linked to the measurement cursor. The A-scan view title bar is highlighted green to indicate that the data is linked to the measurement (green) cursor. Auto: The data cursor is linked to either the reference or the measurement cursor according to which is being used at the time. Switching from one cursor to another switches the link automatically. The A-scan view title bar is highlighted in red or green to indicate which cursor it is linked to. The strip chart view has an additional link parameter: R & M. This link automatically positions the data cursor at the most significant value in the strip chart portion delimited by the reference and measurement cursors. This value is determined according to the C-scan data type selected from the Data1 list, available after selecting Display > Selection > Display = Strip Chart-[A] (refer to section 7.5.1.2 on page 209). For example, if the selection in Data 1 is A%, the data cursor will move to the signal with the highest amplitude (that has crossed gate A) for that portion of the curve. If the selection is Thickness, the data cursor will move to the signal of the smallest thickness. 74.3 Table The Table submenu contains the parameters of the indication table. Display Table When activated, this parameter displays the indication table on the display screen, Entry Image When activated, this parameter generates an image for each entry of the indication table. Add Entry Adds an indication to the indication table.Delete Entry Deletes a selected indication from the indication table. Select Entry Used to select a particular indication. Edit Comments Used to edit the comments for the currently selected indication. 7.4.4 — Thickness ‘The Thickness submenu contains the thickness measurement parameters. Source Used to select the type of gate combination that provides the thickness (see Figure 7-25 on page 202). The parameters in this list are a combination of the following variables: A®: maximum point (peak) in gate A [available when Gate/Alarm> Gate > Parameter = Mode and Gate/Alarm > Gate > Measure = Peak(“) on gate A] B*; maximum point (peak) in gateB [available when Gate/Alarm> Gate > Parameter = Mode and Gate/Alarm > Gate > Measure = Peak(*) on gate B] Al: crossing point in gate A [available when Gate/Alarm > Gate> Parameter = Mode and Gate/Alarm > Gate > Measure = Edge(/) on gate A] B/: crossing point in gate B [available when Gate/Alarm > Gate > Parameter = Mode and Gate/Alarm > Gate > Measure = Edge(/) on gate B] V/: crossing point in gate IAmplitude axis Figure 7-25 Description of the source codes Min. Used to set up the color palette scale. Everything below this value is colored red. Max. Used to set up the color palette scale. Everything above this value is colored blue. Echo Qty Used to set the number of times the sound must travel in the material, going from the probe and back, to establish the thickness of the part. This feature is particularly useful when measuring small thicknesses. Taking measurements using many round-trips gives a more accurate thickness value for thin materials, 74.5 Export The Export submenu contains data exportation. Export Table Exports the indication table to a text file.7.5 Display Menu The Display menu contains the parameters related to the data views and the information on the screen. 7.5.1 Selection The Selection submenu contains the views that will be used to display the signals. Display Used to select the type of view you want to use to display signals and groups (for more information about the groups, refer to the item “Group” on page 205). Your choice of data views is as follows: ‘A: Displays an A-scan for the selected group or all groups simultaneously (up to eight). Figure 7-26 on page 204 shows an example of A-scans for four groups. B: Displays a B-scan for the selected group. C: Displays a C-scan for the selected group. S: Displays an S-scan for the selected group (PA mode only). A-B: Displays an A-scan and a B-scan for the selected group. A-B-C: Displays an A-scan, a B-scan and a C-scan for the selected group. A-B-S: Displays an A-scan, a B-scan and an S-scan for the selected group (PA only) A-B-C-D: Is only available in the analysis mode. Displays an A-scan, a B-scan, a ‘C-scan and a D-scan for the selected group. A-C-C]: Displays an A-scan, and one or two C-scans for the selected group or all groups simultaneously (up to three). L" | Note: For the A-C-IC] view, the second C-scan is not automatically displayed. You must select a source in the C-scan 2 list to display it. A-S-IC] (PA only): Displays an A-scan, an S-scan and a C-scan for the selected group or all groups simultaneously (up to three).PA-TOFD: Displays an $-scan, a B-scan and another S-scan. Available only when the TOFD optional function is enabled and three groups are defined (PA only) Strip Chart-[Al: Displays a strip chart view or a strip chart and an A-scan for the selected group or all groups simultaneously (up to eight). Figure 7-26 on page 204 shows view configurations for three and four inspection groups. Figure 7-26 A-scan views for four groups (left) and A-C-[C] views for three groups (right) 7.5.4.4 Parameter Buttons for Views This section presents the parameter buttons that appear depending on the type of view selected from the Display list. C-Scan 1 This button appears when you select the C or A-C-(CI display. It is used to specify the source for the C-scan or the first C-scan of the A-C-ICI display (see Figure 7-27 ‘on page 205). The available sources are as follows: ‘A%: peak amplitude of the signal detected in gate A B%: peak amplitude of the signal detected in gate B V/: position of the signal when it crosses gate I Thickness: specified in Measurements > Thickness > SourceFigure 7-27 on page 205 presents the A-scan signal display according to the source types. Amplitude axis Figure 7-27 Description of the source codes ‘C-scan 2 This button appears when you select the A-C-[C] view. It is used to specify the source for the second C-scan. This second C-scan can have the same source as the first C-sean. Group Used to display either one group or all the groups simultaneously. ‘There are only two display possibilities: You can either display only one group, the one selected in Probe/Part> Select> Group, or all the groups you have created. The choice of display is made by selecting Display > Selection > Group = Current or All.| \4 Note: The All parameter might not be available from the Group list even if you have many groups. Some view configurations do not support more than one group. For more details on view configurations and the number of groups supported, refer to Table on page 209. When you select a group in Probe/Part> Select > Group, it is the one that is displayed in the data view when you select Display > Selection > Group = Current. When all groups are displayed, the group number is indicated at the top-right corner of the A-scan view (provided that you have selected Display > Overlay > Overlay = On) [see Figure 7-28 on page 206]. When a group is selected, its number is outlined by a rectangle, and the other unselected groups are shaded. In Figure 7-28 on page 206, the selected group is the one in the A-scan view at the top right. Tae Figure 7-28 The group number at the top-right corner of each A-scan viewIn view configurations other than the A-scan alone, the title bar of the selected group's view configuration is highlighted, and any unselected groups are shaded (See Figure 7-29 on page 207). Figure 7-29 Shaded unselected groups and highlighted title bar of the selected view on the right i) IMPORTANT When you set ultrasound parameters (gain, gate, beam angle, etc.), they only apply to the selected group. Each group must, therefore, be defined individually. Certain parameters apply to more than one group at the same time if a link for the parameters has been set for these groups. To see the link type, open 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 will see the link type next to the group number. (see Figure 7-30 on page 208). Cre Renna 1 ec irets end erat Figure 7-30 Groups 1 and 2 linked with MultiGate, and groups 3 and 4 linked with MultiGain To switch from one group to another, press and hold Po] (the Group Selector function key) for one second and, upon releasing the key, the next group will be selected. ‘You can also select a group from Probe/Part > Select > Group. According to the view configuration you are using, the number of groups that can be displayed will change (see Table on page 209).Table Groups in view configurations View configuration Number of groups A-scan up to eight B-sean one scan one ‘A-scan and B-scan one Azscan, B-scan and C-scan one Azscan, B-scan, C-scan and D-scan one Acscan and one or two C-scan up to three Strip Chart and one or no A-scan up to eight 7.5.1.2 Strip Chart View ‘This section presents the strip chart view and the parameters that modify the view (see Figure 7-31 on page 209). Figure 7-31 The strip chart view ‘The strip chart view is made up of C-scan data displayed one after another to create acurve. The C-scan data can be of three types: * A%: peak amplitude of the signal detected in gate A © B%: peak amplitude of the signal detected in gate B * Thickness: thickness calculated according to the selection made for the thickness measurement (refer to section 7.4.4 on page 201) Once you have selected Display > Selection > Display = Strip Chart-[A], a series of buttons appear at the bottom of the screen (see Figure 7-31 on page 209). The Data and Data2 lists are where you select the type of C-scan data to be displayed in the strip chart. You can have one or two data curves in one strip chart view. Each curve has its own color: A% is red, B% is green and Thickness is blue. The strip chart view can display multiple groups. It can show either the selected group or all groups. This display parameter is selected from the Mode list and contains the following choices: All & A-Scan Displays a strip chart for all the groups in the setup and an A-scan view of the selected group. The group displayed in the A-scan view can be selected by pressing (the Group Selector function key), or by clicking the corresponding strip chart when a mouse is connected to the OmniScan®. Current & A-Scan Displays a strip chart and an A-scan view of the selected group. All Displays a strip chart for all the groups in the setup without an A-scan view. Current Displays a strip chart for the selected group without an A-scan view. Parameters affecting the strip chart view Pulse repetition frequency The pulse repetition frequency also affects the strip chart view. When the PRF is increased, more data is collected per time unit; therefore, the strip chart displays more C-scans per time unit; for example: per second. To fit all the C-scans into one second, the strip chart has to scroll more rapidly. If you have increased the PRE sothat the strip chart scrolls too fast, you must increase the strip chart compression in order to minimize the quantity of data displayed. Display range Used to specify the time interval to be displayed in the strip chart view. The system calculates the corresponding compression and sets the number of C-scans displayed per unit of time. According to the type of C-scan data selected, the strip chart displays either the data of the highest amplitude or the data of the smallest thickness value for that time interval. Gate synchronization When the position of gate A or gate B is synchronized on the position of gate I, but the synchronization cannot be established because no signal crosses gate I, the thickness curve will not be visible because all values are brought to 0. Reading fields in the strip chart view Reading fields can be displayed inside each strip chart view. These fields appear automatically; but only in analysis mode and only if the cursors are displayed, which is done by selecting Display > Overlay > Cursor= On. Two readings are displayed per curve: the maximum value and the position of that value inside the area delimited by the reference and measurement cursors. The readings are outlined in the color of the curve (see Figure 7-32 on page 212).Data 2 Data 1 Measurement Reference Figure 7-32 The reading fields inside the strip charts Calculations for the readings are performed on the complete scan data, found in the strip chart portion delimited by the reference and measurement cursors, regardless of the Display Range used to display the data. Therefore, whether compression is used or not, the calculation results remain the same. In Figure 7-32 on page 212, the strip chart on the left displays the readings for two curves. These curves have been selected from the Data 1 and Data 2 lists. In the strip chart on the left, the type of C-scan data used for the curve on the right (in red) is A%. The two readings for that curve are at the top-right corner of the view. The first reading indicates the peak amplitude found for the section of the curve between the two cursors. The second reading indicates the position of that signal on the inspected part. The second set of two readings presents the information for the curve on the left (in green), which is built according to the C-scans for B%. The first reading indicates the peak amplitude found for the section of the curve between the two cursors and the second one indicates the position of that signal on the inspected part. In the strip chart on the right, the type of C-scan data used for the curve is A% (Data 1). The two readings for that curve are at the top-right corner of the view.When the C-scan data for a curve is based on thickness, the readings indicate the minimum thickness found for the section of the curve between the two cursors and the position of that signal on the inspected part. Links for the data cursor The cursors for the strip chart, which are only available in the analysis mode, are selected using Measurements > Cursors > Selection = Strip Chart. There are three cursors available from Measurements > Cursors > Data Link for the strip chart views: reference, measurement and data. The controls for these cursors are found in the four adjacent parameter buttons. The cursors span across all the strip chart views simultaneously, no matter how many views are displayed (see Figure 7-33 on page 213). i Measurement Data cf Reference, Figure 7-33 A strip chart view of two curves for two groups The position of the data cursor determines the data presented in the A-scan view. This view is only available for the selected group and only for the first curve (Data 1) of that group strip chart. The data cursor may be linked (or not) to the reference cursor, the measurementcursor, to either cursor according, to which one is being used (Auto), or to the section of curve between the two cursors (R & M) [for additional information on links, refer to section 7.4.2 on page 198 under “Data link list” on page 199]. When linked using the R & M parameter, the data cursor automatically goes to the position of the most significant value in the strip chart portion delimited by the reference and measurement cursors. If the selection in Data 1 is A%, the data cursor moves to the signal with the highest amplitude (that has crossed gate A) for that portion of the curve. If the selection is Thickness, the data cursor moves to the signal of the smallest thickness, i (“| Note: When working with multiple groups, the link for the data cursor can be different from one group to another. To keep the link selection for the next time you use that particular setup, save the setup. 7.5.2 Overlay The Overlay submenu contains the parameters related to the signal rulers and the overlays UT Unit Used to select the unit to be used to display the ultrasound axis. Sound path: Displays the sound path in the material, in units, relative to the ultrasound velocity inside the part (also called the half path). Time: Displays the sound path in the material in microseconds (1s). ‘True Depth: Displays the distance, which has been angle-corrected to have real- depth values Grid Displays a grid as an overlay and is used to select its color. Sizing Curves When activated, this parameter displays the DAC (distance-amplitude correction) or TCG (time-corrected gain).Gate When activated, this parameter displays or hides the gates. Cursor When activated, this parameter displays the reference and measurement cursors. As well, the amplitude value for both cursors is displayed in the A-scan view (see Figure 7-34 on page 215). Rou ea eT Figure 7-34 The amplitude values at cursor position Overlay When activated, this parameter displays the dotted lines that correspond to the thickness (skip) of the part. It also displays the group number at the top-right comer of the A-scan view. When a group is selected, its number is outlined In view configurations other than the A-scan alone, the title bar of the selected group's view configuration is highlighted 7.5.3 Zoom The Zoom submenu contains various zooming parameters. The available parameterbuttons depend on your choice for the Display and the Type parameters. Display Select the view to zoom. The parameters available through the Display > Zoom > Display list change depending on the view type selected in Display > Selection > Display. ‘The Off parameter disables the zoom function. Note: When the display is a combination of views, the zoom conditions are added together. Type Used to select a zoom type Absolute Zooms the view according to the absolute starting and ending positions set for the possible axes. The possible parameters are as follows: Start Amplitude: Used to set the starting position of the amplitude axis. End Amplitude: Used to set the ending position of the amplitude axis. Start Angle: Used to set the starting position of the angle axis. End Angle: Used to set the ending position of the angle axis. Start Freq.: Used to set the starting position of the frequency axis. End Freq.: Used to set the ending position of the frequency axis. Start Index: Used to set the starting position of the index axis. End Index: Used to set the ending position of the index axis. Start Scan: Used to set the starting position of the scan axis. End Scan: Used to set the ending position of the scan axis. Start Time: Used to set the starting position of the time axis. End Time: Used to set the ending position of the time axis. Start USound: Used to set the starting position of the ultrasound axis.End USound: Used to set the ending position of the ultrasound axis. Start Zooms the view according to the starting positions and the ranges set for the possible axes. The possible parameters are as follows: Start Amplitude: Used to set the starting position of the amplitude axis, Range Amplitude: Used to set the range of the amplitude axis. Start Angle: Used to set the starting position of the angle axis. Range Angle: Used to set the range of the angle axis. Start Freq.: Used to set the starting position of the frequency axis. Range Freq.: Used to set the range of the frequency axis. Start Index: Used to set the starting position of the index axis. Range Index: Used to set the range of the index axis. Start Scan: Used to set the starting position of the scan axis. Range Scan: Used to set the range of the scan axis. Start Time: Used to set the starting position of the time axis. Range Time: Used to set the range of the time axis. Start USound: Used to set the starting position of the ultrasound axis. Range USound: Used to set the range of the ultrasound axis. End Zooms the view according to the ending positions and the ranges set for the possible axes. Range Zooms the view according to the range of positions set for the possible axes. Center Zooms the view according to the center positions and the ranges set for the possible axes. The possible parameters are as follows: Center Amplitude: Used to set the center position of the amplitude axis. Range Amplitude: Used to set the range of the amplitude axis. Center Angle: Used to set the center position of the angle axis.Range Angle: Used to set the range of the angle axis. Center Freq.: Used to set the center position of the frequency axis. Range Freq.: Used to set the range of the frequency axis. Center Index: Used to set the center position of the index axis. Range Index: Used to set the range of the index axis. Center Scan: Used to set the center position of the scan axis. Range Scan: Used to set the range of the scan axis. Center Time: Used to set the center position of the time axis. Range Time: Used to set the range of the time axis. Center USound: Used to set the center position of the ultrasound axis. Range USound: Used to set the range of the ultrasound axis. Cursor Displays an area that follows the data cursor. The display of the Cursor parameter cannot be modified Gate A Displays the area covered by gate A. To turn gate A off, select Display > Zoom > Display = Off. Gate B Displays the area covered by gateB. Activates the Center parameters, but automatically sets the values that apply to gate B. 7.5.4 Color The Color submenu contains various color-related settings used for the on-screen information. The parameter buttons displayed on the screen depend on the chosen Display > Color > Select parameter. Select Used to specify which aspect you want to modify. Amplitude: A color palette that ranges from white to red when the signal is in FW, HWs, or HW- mode. It is related to the amplitude of the signal (0% corresponds to a white signal, and 100 % corresponds to a red signal).Rectification-TOFD: A grey scale palette that ranges from black to white visible only in RF mode (white and light grey represent a positive phase, while black and dark grey represent a negative phase). Depth: A color palette that ranges from red to blue and that is related to the thickness of the material (red corresponds to a thin material, and blue corresponds to a thick material). The settings for the Depth palette are found in the Measurements > Thickness submenu. Load Loads a color palette (-pal file) [see Figure 7-35 on page 219]. For information on creating a color palette, refer to section 6.3 on page 121. | Speci etre Neus [rea Figure 7-35. Example of a color palette Amplitude Start Used to set the starting position from where the color changes. End Used to set the ending position from where the color changes.Rectification-TOFD Contrast Used to modify the contrast level of a rectified scan. Brightness Used to modify the brightness level of a rectified scan. Depth Min. Used to set the minimum value at which the color changes. Everything below this value is displayed in red. Max. Used to set the maximum value at which the color changes. Everything above this value is displayed in blue. Mode Used to specify a scale mode. he entire color scale is compressed between the Min. and Max. Exclusion: The colors that correspond to the values contained between Min. and Max. are expanded to cover the entire scale. 7.5.5 Properties ‘The Properties submenu contains the applicable parameters of all selectable displays. Scan Used to select a display type along with its preferences. A-Scan: the wave form of the ultrasonic signal B-Scan: the side view of the part under inspection C-Sean: the top view of the part under inspection FFT: (fast Fourier transformation) displays the different frequencies that make up the ultrasonic signal in addition to the center frequency Strip Chart: Used to select the orientation of the strip chart graph on the screen (vertical or horizontal).A-Scan Color Changes the color of the A-scan signal. Envelope Displays a curve that preserves the maximum and minimum amplitudes on the A-scan (see Figure 7-36 on page 221). Figure 7-36 A-scan envelope curve You can press the Erase/Clear key & to reset the envelope. Source Used to select the source of the A-scan view. Normal: A-scan of the current focal law in PA mode. In UT mode, all A-scans when the PRF value is low, and a sample of A-scans when the PRF value is high. Highest (%): A-scan of the focal law with the highest signal in gate A (PA only) ‘Thinnest: A-scan of the focal law with the smallest thickness value (PA only) All Laws: A-scan built from the highest values of all focal laws (PA only). A% Max: With high PRF values, displays the A-scan built from the peak amplitude signal in gate A of skipped A-scans (UT only). Min Thickness: With high PRF values, displays the A-scan built from the minimum thickness of A-scans that are not displayed (UT only). Max Thickness: With high PRF values, displays the A-scan built from the maximum thickness of A-scans that are not displayed (UT only). Appearance Used to select an appearance for the graphs on the screen.Hollow: Area covered by the signal is hollow. Fill: Area covered by the signal appears as filled. Hollow 2 Colors: Hollow parameter, plus any A-scan signal that crosses gate A appears as red. Fill 2 Colors: Fill parameter, plus any A-scan signal that crosses gate A becomes a ted-filled area. Overlay This list button displays a static curve. Peak: Keeps the A-scan view of the signal with the highest amplitude that crosses gate A. Reference: Displays the reference curve. Refer to the procedure of section 5.1.4 on page 91 to set the reference curve. B-Scan Compression This parameter is only available for an inspection synchronized on an encoder. It consists in visually compressing the B-scan. For example, if a one-line scan has a scan resolution of 1mm and a compression of 5, then the B-scan displays a line every 5 mm with the maximum amplitude in gate A. Optimum Increases the B-scan display refreshing speed using data compression, C-Scan Ratio 1:1 When set to On, this software function corrects the C-scan view in order to compensate for the OmniScan® screen distortion and to represent the part as close as possible to the real-part dimensions. This function is only available for inspection on two axes (Sean > Inspection > Type= Raster Scan) and only for the single C-scan display (Display > Selection >Display = C).$-scan (PA only) Interpolation Used to toggle the state of the interpolation function for the S-scan curve. FFT Color Used to select a color for the FFT curve. Strip Chart Orientation Used to select the orientation of the strip chart (Vertical or Horizontal). 7.6 Probe/Part Menu The Probe/Part menu contains the parameters that relate to the probe, the wedge, and the part to be inspected. 7.6.1 Select The Select submenu contains the descriptions of probes and wedges used in the inspection process. 7.6.1.4 Parameter Buttons Group Used to select a group (1 to 8), Add a group, or Remove the last group from the list. A group is equivalent to one channel for one scan. The number of groups is limited to the number of physical channels available on the OmniScan® (that is, P1, P2, and so on) When you select a group in Probe/Part > Select > Group, it is the one which is displayed in the data view when you select Display> Selection > Group = Current.There are only two display possibilities: you may either display only one group, the one selected in Probe/Part > Select > Group, or display all the groups you have created. The display is chosen by selecting Display > Selection > Group > Current or All. When all groups are displayed, the group number is indicated at the top-right comer of the A-scan view (provided that you have selected Display > Overlay > Overlay= On). If multiple A-scan views are displayed, then a rectangle surrounds the number of the selected group, and the views of the unselected groups are shaded. In view configurations other than the A-scan view alone, the title bar of the view configuration of the selected group is highlighted, and the views of the unselected groups are shaded. ® IMPORTANT When you set ultrasound parameters (gain, gate, beam angle, etc.), they only apply to the selected group. Each group must, therefore, be defined individually. Certain parameters apply to more than one group at the same time if a link for the parameters is set for these groups. Refer to 4.26.3 on page 50 of the OmniScan® MXU User’s Manual. You can also switch from one group to another, by pressing and holding (the Group Selector function key) for one second. Upon releasing the key, the next group is selected, Group Link (UT only) Links or unlinks groups. For more information, refer to section 4.2.6.3 on page 50 of the OmniScan® MXU User's Manual. Group Mode (PA only) Used to select the UT Conventional Ultrasound or PA Phased Array mode for the group. When selecting UT Conventional Ultrasound here (for example, to setup a UT group for TOFD) you need to connect your UT probe to the PA connector using an adapter.Select Offers two choices, select or define probes and wedges. The three rightmost parameter buttons change according to the selection. Select Tw/Rx: Used to select the probe or the wedge. Probe: Chooses the probe from a list of predefined probes. Wedge: Chooses the wedge from a list of predefined wedges. Defines: Defines a new probe or a new wedge. Define Probe: Opens the Probe Definition Manager (refer to section 7.6.1.2 on page 225), which allows you to define a new probe. Define Wedge: Opens the Wedge Definition Manager (refer to section 7.6.1.3. on page 226), which allows you to define a new wedge. Auto Detect (PA only) When On is selected, if the phased array probe used is equipped with an autodetection chip, the OmniScan® selects it automatically. This function must be turned off in order to configure the probe manually. 7.6.1.2 Probe Definition Manager ‘The Probe Definition Manager is used to define the parameters of a custom probe. Close Closes the Probe Definition Manager and returns to the data view screen without selecting the probe. Browse Used to consult the parameters of the available probe definitions. New Creates a new probe template. Serial #: Used to enter the serial number of the new probe. Model: Used to select an existing probe model on which the probe you are defining will be based.Edit Used to edit the parameters of the selected probe. Freq.: Used to set the probe frequency. Element Size: Used to set the probe element size. Ref. Point: Used to set the reference point distance (PA only). Probe Type: Used to select the type of your new probe (PA only). Element Qty: Used to set the number of probe elements (PA only) Pitch: Used to set the probe pitch, that is, the spacing between consecutive probe elements (center-to-center distance) [PA only]. Manage Manages the probe definition files on your memory card. Change Serial #: Changes the serial number of a probe. Delete: Deletes a selected probe. Copy: Copies a selected probe definition. Import/Export: Starts the Import/Export Manager. Preview: Displays the probe parameters as they appear in the report. Save Saves the information selected to define your probe. Select and Close Used to select the probe and closes the Probe Definition Manager. To start the Probe Definition Manager 1 Select Probe/Part > Select > Select = Define. 2 Select Probe/Part > Select > Select = Define Probe. 7.6.1.3 Wedge Definition Manager The Wedge Definition Manager is used to define the parameters of a custom wedge. Close Closes the Wedge Definition Manager and returns to the data view screen without selecting a wedge.Browse Used to consult the parameters of the available wedge definitions. New Creates a new wedge template. Serial #: Used to enter the serial number of the new wedge. Model: Used to select the model number of the new wedge. Edit Used to edit the parameters associated with the selected wedge Angle: Used to specify the angle of the ultrasonic beam in the wedge. This parameter is usually inscribed on the wedge; however, if it is not, use Snell's law to calculate it: sind, _ sin®, Vi Vy Probe Delay: Used to specify the delay in the wedge (UT only). Wave Type: Used to select the wave type (LW or SW) in the wedge (UT only). Ref. Point: Used to set the probe and wedge assembly reference point, which is the distance between the front of the wedge and the beam exit point (see Figure 7-37 on page 228). The beam exit point is usually marked by a line on the wedge. This value is negative because the OmniScan® establishes the 0-reference point, by default, at the beam exit point. To place the 0-reference point at the front edge of the wedge, you must measure the distance between the front edge of the wedge and the beam exit point and subtract it from the default 0-reference (UT only).F2en | Figure 7-37 The probe reference point measurement (UT only) Orientation: Used to set the orientation of the wedge (Normal or Reverse) [PA only]. Velocity: Used to set the velocity of the sound waves in the material of the wedge (PA only). Pri. offset: Used to set the offset of the wedge relative to the primary axis (PA only). Sec. offset: Used to set the offset of the wedge relative to the secondary axis (PA only). Height: Used to set the height of the wedge (PA only). Manage Manages the wedge definition files on your memory card Change Serial #: Changes the serial number of a wedge, Delete: Deletes a selected wedge profile. Copy: Copies a selected wedge profile. Import/Export: Starts the Import/Export Manager. Preview: Displays the wedge parameters as they appear in the report.Save Saves the information selected to define your wedge. Select and Close Used to select the wedge and close the Wedge Definition Manager. 7.6.2 Position The Position submenu contains the physical location where the wedge must be located in order to reach the 0,0 position of the part to inspect. Scan Offset Used to set the difference between the position 0, marked on the part to inspect, and the real start position, on the scan axis, of the probe center. Index Offset Used to set the difference between the position 0, marked on the part to inspect, and the real start position, on the index-axis, of the probe front edge. Figure 7-38 on page 229 shows an example of offset measurements. Skew angle ‘Weld centertine ‘Sean axis + o zi apr Indbx axis + 180° Sean axis Figure 7-38 Scan and index offsetsScan Type (TOFD) Used to select the orientation (Parallel or Nonparallel) of the ultrasonic beam with regard to the scan axis (see Figure 7-39 on page 230). Available only when the optional TOFD function is enabled. | | ‘Scan directior al- Beam irecti 210° =! el: 7 [Beam Klitection, i Perpendicular Parallel Figure 7-39 The parallel and perpendicular scan types PCS (TOFD) Used to set the probe center separation (PCS) value, the distance between the two probes (see Figure 7-39 on page 230). Available only when the optional TOFD function is enabled. Skew Orientation of the ultrasonic beam relative to the scan axis. 7.6.3 Characterize The Characterize submenu contains the characterization of the probe. The characterization is stored in the setup and used in the reports.FET Displays the FFT curve Gain or Gain-r Used to modify the gain value. Gain-r indicates that the reference gain is enabled (UT Settings > Advanced > dB Ref = On). Start Used to set the starting position of gate A. Width Used to set the width of gate A. Procedure Adds a procedure name that is saved with your probe characterization data Block Name Adds a name for the block that is saved with your probe characterization data 7.6.4 Parts The Parts submenu contains the information about the part to inspect. Geometry Allows you to specify the geometry of the part to inspect. Plate: a flat surface OD: the outside diameter of a tube ID; the inside diameter of a tube Thickness Used to set the thickness of the part. Dotted lines appear on the data display, spaced at intervals that correspond to the value. Diameter Used to set the diameter of a tube, This parameter is only available if the Geometry parameter is set to either ID or OD. Material Used to select the material from which the part is made in order to set the sound velocity in the material.7.7 Focal Law Menu (PA only) The Focal Law menu manages the parameters related to the programming of a probe. 7.7.1 Configuration The Configuration submenu manages the parameters related to the type of scans that will be performed by the probe. Law Config, Used to specify the scan type for the selected probe group. Sectorial: Provides a multiple angle scan (see Figure 7-40 on page 232) ae Figure 7-40 Sectorial scanning Linear: Provides a linear scan at a configurable angle (see Figure 7-41 on page 233), You can use this mode with at zero degree angle if you do not need overlapping scans. Linear at 0°: Provides a volume corrected linear sweep at zero degree (see Figure 7-41 on page 233). Use this mode when you perform overlapping scans.