OmniScan Dual Linear Array Probe for

Corrosion Inspection
PART 2B – Wedge Delay Validation \ Calibration

MXU 4.3R2
OmniScan DLA Corrosion Probe – Wedge Delay Verification Overview
 The dual linear array corrosion probe has an integrated rexolite wedge that is
permanently coupled to the probe and cannot be removed, repaired, or replaced.
 Minor scuffs or scratches are normal and will not affect the delay or reading
accuracy.
OmniScan DLA Corrosion Probe – Wedge Delay Verification Overview cont.
 The adjustable probe stabilization system is designed to ensure the integrated
rexolite wedge does not wear and that the probe is stabilized on flat or curved
surfaces.
 Care should be taken to ensure that the adjustable probe stabilization system is
secured in place for flat or curved surfaces so as not to wear or damage the
integrated rexolite wedge.
OmniScan DLA Corrosion Probe – Wedge Delay Wizard Use
 Enter the wedge delay wizard in > Wizard > Calibration > Type: Ultrasound > Mode:
Wedge Delay.
 Select start.
OmniScan DLA Corrosion Probe – Wedge Delay Wizard Use cont.
 Enter the thickness of the step wedge or reference standard.
 Enter a tolerance of .25mm (.01 inches)
 Select next.
OmniScan DLA Corrosion Probe – Wedge Delay Wizard Use cont.
 This step in the wizard makes it possible to validate the wedge delay in sections
where the entire probe is not possible to fit on the reference standard at one time and
is normally not necessary for zero degree linear inspections.
 Do not change default last VPA (Virtual probe aperture) and select next.
OmniScan DLA Corrosion Probe – Wedge Delay Wizard Use cont.
 If the thickness of the reference standard used to validate wedge delay is within the
recommended range of the default file, the gate will already be in the correct position
and need not be moved.
 If the white envelope trace of the A-scan and the .25mm tolerance lines are not
visible in the calibration window it is because the thickness entered in the wizard is
outside the gate position.
OmniScan DLA Corrosion Probe – Wedge Delay Wizard Use cont.
 Ensure the DLA corrosion probe is coupled to the reference standard and apply even
pressure across the probe.
 Move the probe back and forth or side to side slightly and select clear envelope to
refresh the white A-scan envelope trace in the calibration window.
 If the white envelope trace for all A-scans (VPAs) is contained within the .25mm
tolerance lines select accept. No adjustment is required.
OmniScan DLA Corrosion Probe – Wedge Delay Wizard Use cont.
 If the white envelope trace for all A-scans (VPAs) is not contained within the .25mm
tolerance lines a wedge delay adjustment is necessary.
 It is normally not required to make a wedge delay adjustment for carbon steel
inspections unless the DLA corrosion probe is damaged or worn.
 Prior to selecting calibrate ensure that the thickness input earlier in the wizard was as
intended.
 Select calibrate and accept.
OmniScan DLA Corrosion Probe – Wedge Delay Wizard Use cont.
 If the reference standard or step wedge is not large enough to validate all probe
apertures from one static position like in previous slides the reference standard or
step wedge must be moved across the probe dynamically to complete the white
envelope trace in the calibration window for all VPAs.
 When this is necessary the step must be isolated by reducing the gate start and
width as pictured below on the 8mm step.

8mm

10mm

8 10
OmniScan DLA Corrosion Probe – Wedge Delay Wizard Use cont.
 A dynamic clock scan of the step wedge is also a quick way to validate wedge delay,
velocity, and the thickness reading tolerance in one step using the C-scan with the
OmniScan on pause.
 Manipulate the color palette in Display > Properties > Category: Color Palette to
optimize C-scan for maximum contrast of thickness range.

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6
8

2 4 6 8 10

4mm 6mm 8mm 10mm

OmniScan DLA Corrosion Probe – Wedge Delay Wizard Use cont.
 Pictured below is a standard ASTM FBH (Flat bottomed hole) resolution block.
 A clock scan of the FBH row of different depths within the range required for
inspection is another fast way to validate wedge delay, velocity, and thickness
reading tolerance.
 The tolerance of the DLA corrosion probe thickness readings is +\- .25mm. (.010”)

.100 .200 .300 .400 .500 .750

OmniScan DLA Corrosion Probe – Wedge Delay Wizard Use cont.
 Repeat: Do not use the nominal thickness of the plate or pipe to adjust the delay if
thickness readings are out of tolerance.
 A reference standard, step wedge, or a piece of the component to be inspected that
was measured with mechanical calipers is required to validate the wedge delay,
velocity, and tolerance of the thickness readings.
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