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Warranty
The Model 25DL PLUS Ultrasonic Gage has been designed and manufactured as a
precision instrument. Under normal working conditions it will provide long, troublefree service.
Damage in transit: Inspect the unit thoroughly immediately upon receipt for evidence
of external or internal damage that may have occurred during shipment. Notify the
carrier making the delivery immediately of any damage, since the carrier is normally
liable for damage in shipment. Preserve packing materials, waybills, and other shipping
documentation in order to establish damage claims. After notifying the carrier, contact
Panametrics-NDTTM so that we may assist in the damage claims, and provide
replacement equipment, if necessary.
Panametrics-NDT guarantees the Model 25DL PLUS to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of two years (twenty-four months) from date of
shipment. The warranty only covers equipment that has been used in a proper manner as
described in this instruction manual and has not been subjected to excessive abuse,
attempted unauthorized repair, or modification. DURING THIS WARRANTY
PERIOD, PANAMETRICS-NDT LIABILITY IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO REPAIR
OR REPLACEMETN OF A DEFECTIVE UNIT AT ITS OPTION. Panametrics-NDT
does not warrant the Model 25DL PLUS to be suitable for intended use, and assumes no
responsibility for unsuitability for intended use. Panametrics-NDT accepts no liability
for consequential or incidental damages including damage to property and/or personal
injury.
This warranty does not include the transducer, transducer cable, charger, or battery. The
customer will pay shipping expense to the Panametrics-NDT plant for warranty repair;
Panametrics-NDT will pay for the return of the repaired equipment. (For instruments
not under warranty, the customer will pay shipping expenses both ways.)
Panametrics-NDT offers an optional third year warranty coverage (at an additional
cost), under the same terms, at the time of purchase.
Panametrics-NDT reserves the right to modify all products without incurring the
responsibility for modifying previously manufactured products. Panametrics-NDT does
not assume any liability for the results of particular installations, as these circumstances
are not within our control.
THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU
OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER STATUTORY, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED (INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE
OF DEALING OR USAGE OR TRADE.)
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Table of Contents
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
List of Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
List of Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1 Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 About this Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3 Audience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4 Typographic Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.5 Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.6 If You have Documentation Comments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.7 Revision History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.8 Technical Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Zoom in Mode 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Zoom in Mode 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Zoom in Mode 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Typographic Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Revision History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Keypad Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Calculating a Low/High Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Calculating a Percent Thickness Alarm Value. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Measurement Reset Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
DtectMode and EchWindow Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Computer or Printer Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Model 25DL PLUS Output Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Information Displayed on the Model 25DL PLUS Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Setup Name and Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Setup Parameter Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Sound Velocities of Various Materials (Longitudinal Wave Velocity) . . . . . . . 175
Equipment Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Standard 36DL PLUS I/O Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Model 25DL PLUS Output Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Flag Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Command Syntax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Accessories and Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
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TDG Slope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Main Bang Blank position for Mode 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Main Bang Blank position for Mode 2 and 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Echo Window Setting for Mode 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Echo Window Setting for Mode 2 and 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Echo 1 Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Negative Detection Steel Back by Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Positive Detection Plastic Bonded to Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Mode 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Mode 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Gage Hanging up on Trailing Edge of Backwall 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
M3Blank Set Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Adjusting the Setup Parameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Displaying Recall Setups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Saving Recall Setups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Identifying Datalogger Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Creating a File Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Creating a Note. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Organization of Character Cycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Selecting the Create Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Selecting a File Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Selecting an Incremental File Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Enter Incremental File Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Selecting a Sequential File Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Entering Sequential File Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Selecting a Sequential with Custom Point File Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Entering Sequential with Custom Point File Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
General Grid Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
One Grid for 75 Identical Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Different Named Grid for Each Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Selecting a 2D Grid File Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Entering 2D Grid File Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Selecting a 2-D Grid with Custom Points File Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Entering 2D Grid with Custom Points File Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Selecting a 3-D Grid with Custom Points File Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Entering 3D Grid File Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Selecting a 3-D Custom File Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Entering 3-D Custom File Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Selecting Open Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Opening a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Selecting the Copy Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Copying a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Selecting the Delete Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Deleting a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
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Preface
The preface provides the following introductory topics:
1.1
Product Description
Audience
Typographic Conventions
Related Documentation
Revision History
Technical Help
Product Description
The Panametrics-NDT TM Model 25DL PLUS is a hand-held ultrasonic thickness gage
with an A-Scan display. This precision microprocessor-based instrument uses pulse-echo
techniques to measure material thickness when both sides of the test material are not easily
accessible. The gage can also measure sound velocity and pulse transit time in most solids
and liquids.
The Model 25DL PLUS is designed with one basic goal in mind simplicity of operation.
A wide thickness range with repeatable measurements make the Model 25DL PLUS
extremely versatile. The gages three modes of operation and A-Scan display allow the
use of contact, delay line and immersion transducers.
The Model 25DL PLUS includes a function called Application Recall, which was created
to simplify gaging. This function allows the use of both Stored Standard and Custom
Stored Application Setups. In general, one of the 25 Stored Setups is adequate for most
applications. If, however, your application requires a special setup, the Model 25DL
PLUS offers 35 Custom Setup locations; either you or Panametrics-NDT can program
Custom setups.
The Model 25DL PLUS has an internal datalogger that can store over 18,000 fully
documented thickness measurements, or 1,750 thickness readings with waveforms. You
can identify each measurement reading with an alphanumeric identification number up to
16 alphanumeric characters in length. The identification number represents a physical
location. The gage will increment the identification numbers automatically for each
reading, or you can access any alphanumeric location randomly. This incremental process
allows for maximum flexibility and easy review of the stored thickness readings for each
location.
The Model 25DL PLUS also comes equipped with an RS-232 communications port. This
communication port allows the Model 25DL PLUS to interface with a computer or printer
to download thickness readings, or to remotely setup and calibrate the Model 25DL PLUS
from a host computer.
Other features include:
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Min/Max Mode
Rugged case and sealed, color-coded keypad provides tactile and audible feedback
1.2
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Audience
This document is intended for any operator using the Model 25DL PLUS. PanametricsNDTTM recommends that all operators have a thorough understanding of the principles
and limitations of ultrasonic testing. We assume no responsibility for incorrect
operational procedure or interpretation of test results. We recommend that any operator
seek adequate training prior to using this equipment. Panametrics-NDT offers a full range
of training courses including Level I and Level II Ultrasonic Testing, Advanced
Detection and Sizing, and Ultrasonic Thickness Gaging. For further information
regarding training courses, contact Panametrics-NDT.
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Typographic Conventions
The following notes and table provide a list of the typographic conventions that appear in
this document.
Warning:
Caution: This information indicates that loss of data or equipment damage can occur.
Note:
Tip:
Convention
Description
Courier Font
Heavy courier
Bold
Italics
Bold Italics
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1.5
Related Documentation
The Model 25DL PLUS works with the optional WIN25DL PLUS Interface Program. For
more information about this software program, refer to the following instruction manual:
1.6
Email: info@Panametrics-NDT.com.
In all your correspondence, please include the title of the document, its part number,
release date, and the specific section upon which you are commenting.
1.7
Revision History
This document may require updating because of corrections or changes to the product.
Publication dates, printed on the front cover, are updated when a change is made to this
document. In addition, the document number is also changed to reflect the revision.
The table below shows a list of all revisions for this document.
Date
Issue
Release version
May, 2001
910-210A
First release.
July, 2001
910-210B
Second release.
June, 2002
910-210C
Third release.
March, 2004
910-210C
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Revision History
Technical Help
Call Panametrics-NDT and ask for a sales engineer to assist you.
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2.1
Using AA Batteries
Figure 1
The figure above shows the full keyboard layout. Refer to the following table that lists all
the keystroke functions available from the Model 25DL PLUS keyboard.
The table lists functions in two groups. The first group consists of single keystroke
functions and the second group consists of multiple keystroke functions. Unless otherwise
noted, keys shown boxed together are pressed sequentially.
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Green
Yellow
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Yellow
Red
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Brown
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Tan
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Number) - Allows access to
several functions related to
changing ID numbers.
Gray
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Gray
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Gray
Yellow
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Waveform - Stores a
measurement and waveform
in the datalogger at the current
ID#.
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Clear Memory - An
alternative method to erase an
entire file. Also used to erase a
range of data in a file or a
single ID# location.
Hold/Blank Thickness
Display - Toggles between
holding and blanking the
thickness display during an
LOS condition.
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Stored Thickness
ID Location
Measurement Marker
Freeze Flag
Delay
Zoom Flag
Rectification
Setup Adjustment
Range
Min/Max
Setup Value
Alarm
Q Bar
Meas Mode/Update
Units
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Help Text
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Thickness
Battery Life
General Information: The main function of the display is to show the echo waveform and
to display the thickness reading received by the transducer as measurements are made.
The received echoes are amplified before being shown on the display. The waveform trace
is called the A-Scan display. This type of waveform allows a skilled operator to verify that
the gage signal being used to make a thickness measurement is the correct backwall echo
and not a noise, material anomaly, or the second multiple echo. This verification
waveform along with all pertinent calibration information can be stored with the thickness
value in the internal datalogger. An experienced operator can also use the echo waveform
to learn more about the quality of the measurement than is given just by the thickness
value, which includes observation of indications that may be too small to be measured by
the gage.
Press the [FREEZE] key to freeze the display. Adjust the thickness range (horizontal
scale) or expand the measured echo by using the Zoom mode.
When operating in the Minimum or Maximum Measure mode, the waveform associated
with a minimum or maximum reading is internally captured and recalled to the screen
when the transducer is uncoupled. Furthermore, any waveform that is stored in the
datalogger memory can be shown on the waveform display for review or comparison to
the current measured waveform. Such recalled waveforms may have been recently saved
or may have been downloaded from a computer data file.
Thickness Display: The top portion of the display shows the current Filename, ID
number, Comments, and any previous stored thickness values.
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The lower part of the display functions as a general purpose thickness measurement
display; as a control panel for calibrating and setting up the gage, in addition to displaying
status conditions, error messages and warnings. The large characters are used to show
numerical values such as thickness and velocity. This area also shows flags that describe
the numeric data and/or the gage operating modes, and the battery status.
2.3
2.4
2.5
The battery charge indicator shows a rotating bar when the when the charger
is plugged in; however, it cannot be used to indicate when full charge is
reached while charging. The gage displays a C indicating that the battery is
charging. The gage displays a S indicating that charging is complete.
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To charge the NiCad battery pack, plug the 36CA PLUS AC Charger Adapter into an
appropriate source of AC power, and plug the cable from the Charger/Adapter into the
charger socket on the top of the gage. The battery recharges whether the gage is OFF or
ON. Do not attempt to use the battery charge indicator to determine when batteries
have reached full charge. For a fully discharged battery, allow approximately 2 hours to
fully recharge. You can use the gage for normal measurements while the Charger/AC
Adapter is connected with little effect on the recharge time.
2.6
2.7
The internal memory is maintained for over an hour when the battery is
removed. If a new battery is installed in less than an hour, no calibration or
thickness data is lost.
Using AA Batteries
Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries are available for use with the Model 25DL PLUS.
To replace the NiCad Rechargeable batteries with alkaline batteries, follow these steps:
1. Remove the NiCad pack.
2. Insert 6 AA Alkaline batteries into provided alkaline battery holder.
3. Connect the Alkaline battery holder to the gage using the same connector as the
NiCad.
4. Place the Alkaline holder into battery compartment.
5. Replace the battery panel and tighten screws.
Note:
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It is also possible to charge the Nicad battery outside of the Model 25DL
PLUS using a special external battery charger adapter. Contact PanametricsNDT TM for more information on external battery charging.
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V ( t t0 )
x = ---------------------2
where:
x = the thickness of the material
V = the velocity of sound in the material
t = the measured round-trip transit time of the pulse
t0 = the zero offset factor (to correct for transducer wearplate delay, cable delay, and
other fixed delays)
The Model 25DL PLUS can employ any of three measurement modes to calculate pulse
transit time.
Mode 1: Use with contact transducers. In this mode, measurement is made from the initial
excitation pulse to the first returning echo from the backwall of the test piece. The MTI
marker indicates the Measured Time Interval.
Mode 2: Use with delay line and immersion transducers. In this mode, measurement is
made between an interface echo marking the time the sound wave enters the test piece and
the first backwall echo. The MTI marker indicates the Measured Time Interval.
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Mode 3: Use with delay line and immersion transducers. In this mode, measurement is
made between two successive backwall echoes that follow an interface echo. The MTI
Marker indicates the Measured Time Interval.
Battery
Power
Supply
ROM
RAM
LCD
AGC
Amplifier
Pulser
Detector
Keyboard
Transducer
Figure 3
Charger
RS-232 Output
The figure above is a block diagram of the Model 25DL PLUS. The pulser, under the
control of the microprocessor, provides a unidirectional broadband spike voltage impulse
to a heavily damped broadband ultrasonic transducer. The broadband ultrasonic pulse
generated by the transducer is coupled to the test piece by means of liquid couplant.
Echoes returning from the back or inside surface of the test piece are received by the
transducer and converted to electrical signals, which in turn are fed to the receiver AGC
amplifier. The microprocessor-based control and timing logic circuits both synchronize
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the pulser and select the appropriate echo signals that will be used for the time interval
measurement.
If echoes are not detected during a given measurement period, the gage will shut down to
save power until a new measurement cycle is required. If echoes are detected, the timing
circuit will precisely measure an interval appropriate for the selected Measurement
mode, and then repeat this process a number of times to obtain a stable, averaged reading.
The microprocessor then uses this time interval measurement, along with sound velocity
and zero offset information stored in the Random Access Memory (RAM), to calculate
thickness. Finally, the thickness is shown on the LCD and updated at a selected rate.
2.9
Surface Roughness of the Test Piece: The best measurement accuracy is obtained
when both the front and back surfaces of the test piece are smooth. If the contact
surface is rough, the minimum thickness that can be measured will increase because of
sound reverberating in the increased thickness of the couplant layer. Additionally, if
either surface of the test piece is rough, the returning echo may be distorted due to the
multiplicity of slightly different sound paths seen by the transducer, and measurement
inaccuracies will result.
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Curvature of the Test Piece: A related issue involves the alignment of the transducer
with respect to the test piece. When measuring on curved surfaces, it is important to
place the transducer approximately on the centerline of the part and held as nearly
normal to the surface as possible. In some cases, a spring-loaded V-block holder is
helpful for maintaining this alignment. In general, as the radius of curvature
decreases, the size of the transducer is reduced, and the more critical transducer
alignment becomes. For very small radiuses, an immersion approach is necessary. In
some cases, it is useful to observe the waveform display via the PC Scope option as an
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aid in maintaining optimum alignment. Practice with the aid of a waveform display
provides the operator a proper feel for the best way to hold the transducer.
On curved surfaces, it is important to use only enough couplant to obtain a reading.
Excess couplant forms a fillet between the transducer and the test surface where sound
reverberates and possibly creates spurious signals that can trigger false readings.
Taper or eccentricity: If the contact surface and back surface of the test piece are
tapered or eccentric with respect to each other, the return echo will be distorted due to
the variation in sound path across the width of the beam. Accuracy of measurement is
reduced. In severe cases, no measurement is possible.
Acoustic Properties of the Test Material: There are several conditions found in
certain engineering materials that can potentially limit the accuracy and range of
ultrasonic thickness measurements:
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Sound Scattering: In materials such as cast stainless steel, cast iron, fiberglass,
and composites, sound energy will be scattered from individual crystallites in the
casting or boundaries of dissimilar materials within the fiberglass or composite.
Porosity in any material can have the same effect. Gage sensitivity must be
adjusted to prevent detection of these spurious scatter echoes. This compensation
can in turn limit the ability to discriminate a valid return echo from the back side
of the material, thereby restricting measurement range.
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Usual Case
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3.1
Getting Started
Getting Started
To setup the Model 25DL PLUS for the first time, use the test block included with the gage
and the default settings, and follow these steps:
1. Plug the transducer cable into the transducer connector at the top end of the Model
25DL PLUS case.
2. Connect the transducer to the other end of the cable if it is not already connected.
3. Press the [ON/OFF] key to power on the gage.
Ensure that the probe type shown in the information window matches the transducer
you have attached to the gage. This part number is engraved on the back or side of the
transducer. (See Performing a Quick Setup on page 39 if the probe type does not match
the transducer type.)
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Approximately 2.5 seconds after the gage is powered on, the following screen opens:
Figure 6
4. The current units are indicated on the right of the thickness display. To change either
inches (IN) or millimeters (MM) to the alternate measurement unit, press the [2ND F]
key, then the [3] (IN/MM) key.
The gage is now ready to make measurements based on the default settings and the
included test block.
Note:
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For highest accuracy, you must perform both a velocity and zero calibration.
See Calibrating the Model 25DL PLUS on page 40 for more information.
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3. Press [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the available stored setups until the correct setup
for the application is highlighted. Below is an example of a default setup naming
convention and a complete list of available stored setup choices:
D E F M 1 - 2 0 . 0 / M 1 1 6
Default
Mode:
Mode 1
Mode 2
Mode 3
Material:
M-Metal
P-Plastic
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Number
Frequency
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Note:
You can rename the setups listed as USER-1 through USER-35 for special
applications. See Using Custom Setups on page 79.
4. Press [MEAS] once the correct setup is highlighted. This action automatically recalls
the setup parameters for the chosen setup and brings you back to the Measure screen.
5. Begin taking measurements.
3.4
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3. Press [
] or [
4. Press [
] or [
] to select On or OFF.
USER-N refers to the Nth custom setup where N is the numeric key pressed.
2. Numeric keys may be used repeatedly in this way to quickly move between setups.
When preceded by the [2nd F] key, numeric keys always perform the indicated
second function, e.g. [2nd F], [5] selects MIN or MAX Measure mode even when
Quick Setup is activated. Quick Setup remains enabled until turned off by following
the procedure described in step 1 above.
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3.5
Note:
Caution: Save all changes made to Active Setups. Unsaved data will be lost when a
different application setup is recalled.
3.5.1
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2. Place a drop of couplant on the surface of the thicker material sample, and couple the
transducer to the sample using moderate to firm pressure. A thickness reading appears
on the display while the LOS prompt in the upper right corner of the display
disappears.
3. Press [CAL] when a stable reading is on the display and the LOS prompt is not on the
screen. Observe the CAL (calibration) prompt on the display.
4. Remain coupled to the standard test piece and ensure that there is still a stable reading
on the display. Press [VEL]. A prompt appears on the display: Enter value for thick
standard.
5. Remove the transducer from the sample. The thickness value remains on the display.
6. Using the numeric keys on the gage, enter the actual known thickness of the test
material.
Continue with the following steps:
1. Put a drop of couplant onto the thin material sample and couple the transducer to it
using moderate to firm pressure.
2. Press [CAL]. A thickness reading appears on the display.
3. Remain coupled to the test piece and ensure that there is a stable reading on the
display. Press [ZERO]. A prompt appears on the display: Enter value for this
sample.
4. Remove the transducer from the sample. The thickness value remains on the display.
5. Using the numeric keys, enter the actual known thickness of the test material.
6. Press [MEAS] to finalize the calibration.
Note:
3.5.2
You can Lock the calibrated readings to ensure that it is not accidentally
changed. (Refer to Section 4.1.8Calibration Lock.) From the Measure
mode, press [3] and [6] simultaneously. The gage displays a message: CAL
LOCK is on...
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3. Press [CAL] when a stable reading is on the display and the LOS prompt is off. The
gage displays a message: Couple to standard; press VEL or ZERO.
4. Remain coupled to the test piece and ensure that there is still a stable reading on the
display. Press [VEL]. A prompt appears on the display: Enter value for thick
standard.
5. Remove the transducer from the sample. The thickness value remains on the display.
6. Use the numeric keys to enter the actual known thickness of the sample being
measured.
7. Press [MEAS] to finalize calibration.
Note:
You can LOCK the calibrated readings to ensure that it is not accidentally
changed. (See Managing the Calibration Lock on page 62.) From the
Measure mode, press [3] and [6] simultaneously. The gage displays a
message: CAL LOCK is on...
If the sound velocity of the test material is known, then enter the velocity directly.
To enter a known velocity, follow these steps:
1. Turn the gage on and wait for the Measure screen.
2. Press [VEL]. The Velocity prompt appears and the gage displays the current sound
velocity.
3. Use the numeric keys to enter the new velocity.
4. Press [MEAS].
3.5.3
The Zero Calibration Only procedure requires test material of known thickness,
preferably near the lower end of the desired measurement range, but not below the gages
minimum measurement range for both the transducer and setup specifications.
To calibrate for the thickness range represented by this test sample, follow these steps:
1. Power on the gage and wait for the Measure screen display.
2. Place a drop of couplant on the surface of the material sample, and couple the
transducer to the sample using moderate to firm pressure. A thickness reading appears
on the display while the LOS prompt in the upper right corner of the display
disappears.
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3. When a stable reading is on the display and the LOS prompt is off, press [CAL]. The
gage displays a message: Couple to standard; press VEL or ZERO.
4. Remain coupled to the test piece and ensure that there is still a stable reading on the
display. Press [ZERO]. A prompt appears on the display: Enter value for thin
standard.
5. Remove the transducer from the sample. The thickness value remains on the display.
6. Use the numeric keys to enter the actual known thickness of the sample being
measured.
7. Press [MEAS] to finalize the calibration.
Note:
You can LOCK the calibrated readings to ensure that it is not accidentally
changed. (See Managing the Calibration Lock on page 62.) From the
Measure mode, press [3] and [6] simultaneously. The gage displays a
message: CAL LOCK is on...
If you know the zero offset number for a particular transducer, enter it directly. See
Velocity and Zero Calibration on page 40 to determine the zero number for a given
transducer and calibrate the gage according to the procedure (See Zero Calibration Only
on page 42 also.) Press [ZERO] to read the zero offset number. Record this number for
each probe for future reference.
Note:
You must use the same transducer cable lengths in order to maintain
accuracy of the zero offset number recorded for each probe. This rule is
especially true when using cable lengths over 10 ft. (approximately 3
Meters) in 0.0001" or 0.001mm resolution.
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2.00 in (50.0mm)
5.00 in (100.0mm)
10.00 in (200.0mm)
20.00 in (508.0mm)
These selectable ranges let you adjust the thickness span of the waveform display to
encompass only the thickness range being measured and thus obtain maximum waveform
resolution for each application. The range setting affects the waveform display only. You
can still make measurements even when the display range does not encompass the
thickness being measured.
To change the range at any time the display is active, follow these steps:
1. Press [RANGE]. The waveform range changes to the next higher available range.
2. Continue to press [RANGE] until the desired range is obtained. The range value
recycles to the minimum range value following the maximum range value.
Tip:
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3.8
3.8.1
Zoom in Mode 1
Zoom in Mode 1 centers the first Backwall echo on the screen.
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3.8.2
Zoom in Mode 2
Zoom in Mode 2 adjusts the Waveform Range and Delay so that the Interface Echo and
First Backwall echo are shown on the Waveform screen.
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Note:
In the Zoom mode, the gage automatically adjusts the Range and Delay to
track the Interface and first Backwall echo. If you adjust the Range, the gage
remains at the selected Range and automatically adjusts the Delay to track
the Interface Echo.
Zoom in Mode 3
Zoom in Mode 3 adjusts the Waveform Range and Delay so that the Interface Echo and
Second Measured Backwall echoes are shown on the Waveform screen.
Not Zoomed
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Figure 12
Note:
In Zoom mode, the gage automatically adjusts the Range and Delay to track
the Interface and second Backwall echo. If you adjust the Range, the gage
remains at the selected Range and automatically adjusts the Delay to track
the Interface Echo.
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Use the backlight only when needed because it drains the battery about three
times faster when activated.
The contrast of the display may require occasional readjustment. To adjust the waveform
display contrast, follow these steps:
1. Press [2nd F], [LIGHTBULB] (LCD ADJ)
2. Press [ ] to darken the display, or [ ] to lighten the display.
To stop adjusting the contrast, press [ENTER] or [MEAS]. This action disables the
[ ] and [ ] keys from adjusting the contrast.
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4.1
Operating SP Modes
4.1.1
Normal Differential
Percent Ratio
Normal Differential: Shows the actual thickness along with the difference between the
actual thickness measurement and a user set reference value.
[(Normal Differential) = (Actual Thickness) (Differential Reference Value)]
The actual thickness appears on the thickness display and the differential thickness
appears in the differential display area. See the following figure:
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Differential Value
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Percent Ratio: Shows the actual thickness along with the percent difference from a user
set reference value.
[(Percent Ratio)] = [(Actual Thickness) - (Differential Reference Value)] /(Differential
Reference Value)]*(100)
The actual thickness appears on the thickness display and the Percent Ratio thickness
appears in the differential display area as shown below:
Actual Value
Percent Differential
Figure 14
Rate Reduction: A Special type to Percent Ratio that is used to show the Percent thinning
(Rate Reduction) in metal forming applications. Enter the original thickness of the metal
(Former Thickness) and the gage shows the actual thickness along with the Reduction
Rate from your set Former value. Both the Reduction Rate and Actual Thickness appear
on the display. You can choose to show either the Rate Reduction or the Actual Thickness
in large font.
[(Rate Reduction) = [(Actual Thickness)-(Former Value)]/(Former Value)]* (100)
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Rate Reduction
Former
Thickness
Former
Rate
Actual Thickness
Actual
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Former
Thickness
Former
Actual
Thickness
Actual
Rate
Reduction
Rate
Figure 16
When you press [SAVE] while in Normal Differential or Percent Ratio the actual
thickness is saved along with the D flag, which indicates that the Differential mode is
active. The reference differential value is also stored in the setup table.
When you press [SAVE] in Rate Reduction mode both the Actual Thickness and the Rate
reduction are save in the Datalogger.
The units and resolution of the Differential thickness are the same as those selected for the
thickness measurement.
You can use the Differential mode in conjunction with Min/Max mode but it cannot be
used in conjunction with the Alarm mode.
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To activate, view, set, change or select differential type, follow these steps:
1. Press [2nd F], [9] (DIFF) while in the Measure mode. One of the two following
screens opens:
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4.1.2
The Rate Reduction mode is the only Differential mode that can be used in
conjunction with the Alarm mode. (See Activating the Reduction Rate
Alarm on page 61.)
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Measurement
Update Rate 4Hz
Figure 18
16Hz Averaging
8Hz
12Hz
20Hz Averaging
16Hz
3. Press [MEAS] to return to the Measure mode using the new measure rate.
Note:
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The fastest display update rate is automatically activated when entering the Minimum
mode. When leaving the Minimum mode, the display update rate is restored to its
previous state.
The current thickness is displayed in the main thickness display and the minimum is
displayed in the Min thickness area.
MIN Display
MIN Display
Active
Reading
Recalled MIN
During LOS
Figure 19
Note:
In some situations, you can capture a false minimum reading when the
transducer is lifted from the test piece. This is possible when using excess
couplant, particularly on smooth surfaces, causing the gage to read the
thickness of a couplant drop as the transducer is lifted. To avoid this
problem, use the Freeze function in conjunction with the Minimum
Thickness mode to freeze the waveform prior to uncoupling the transducer.
Once the transducer is uncoupled and free of couplant, press [FREEZE]
again to unfreeze the display and recall the minimum thickness and
waveform.
To select a Min Measure mode from the Measure, Differential Measure, or Alarm
Measure mode, follow these steps:
1. Press [2ndF], [5] (MIN/MAX). The MIN thickness displays only when the gage is in
a Min Measure mode.
2. Press [MEAS] to reset the held minimum value so that the minimum for a new series
of measurements can be found.
The thickness display will blank indicating that the old minimum value is reset.
Saving or sending a minimum reading also resets the minimum value.
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3. Press [2ndF], [5] (MIN/MAX) twice to exit from a Min Measure mode and return to
the Measure, Differential Measure, or Alarm Measure mode.
Note:
4.1.4
The [2nd F], [5] (MIN/MAX) cycles from Measure, to Min Measure, to Max
Measure, and back to Measure, etc.
MAX Display
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Thickness
MAX Display
Recalled
MAX
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Note:
In some situations, you can capture a false minimum reading when the
transducer is lifted from the test piece. This is possible when using excess
couplant, particularly on smooth surfaces, causing the gage to read the
thickness of a couplant drop as the transducer is lifted. To avoid this
problem, use the Freeze function in conjunction with the Minimum
Thickness mode to freeze the waveform prior to uncoupling the transducer.
Once the transducer is uncoupled and free of couplant, press [FREEZE]
again to unfreeze the display and recall the minimum thickness and
waveform.
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The [2nd F], [5] (MIN/MAX) cycles from Measure, to Min Measure, to Max
Measure, and back to Measure, etc.
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Low Alarm
Indicator
Figure 21
High Alarm
Indicator
Figure 22
The alarm condition is recorded in the Datalogger second status box for all stored
measurements. An A indicates the Alarm mode, an L indicates a low alarm condition, and
an H indicates a high alarm condition. The [MEAS] key resets the alarm condition.
To activate, view, set, or change the High/Low Alarms, follow these steps:
1. Press [2nd F], [8] (ALARM) while in the Measure mode.
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The Absolute Differential Alarm lets you set a Thickness Loss Alarm Value and a
Thickness Growth Alarm Value. These values are used to compare the current live
thickness value to the previously stored thickness value at each ID# location within a file.
If the current thickness value, when compared to the previous value, is outside the set
limits an alarm is indicated. If the thickness differential is greater than or equal to the
Thickness Loss Value a Low Alarm is indicated. If the thickness differential is greater
than the Thickness Growth Value a High Alarm is indicated.
Example:
Thickness Loss Value: 0.050"
Thickness Growth Value: 0.005"
Previous
Values
Current
Thickness
Low
Alarm
High
Alarm
Calculations
0.300"
0.239"
Yes
No
0.300"
0.316"
No
Yes
0.300"
0.285"
No
No
0.300"
0.302"
No
No
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The Percent Differential Alarm lets you set a Percent Thickness Loss Alarm Value and a
Percent Thickness Growth Alarm Value. These values are used to compare the current
thickness value to the previous thickness value at each ID# location in a file. If the current
thickness value is outside the set percent limits, when compared to the previous thickness
value, an alarm is indicated. If the percent thickness differential is greater than or equal to
the Percent Loss Value a Low Alarm is indicated. If the percent thickness differential is
greater than the Percent Growth Value a High Alarm is indicated.
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Example:
Percent Loss Value: 20%
Percent Growth Value: 5%
Previous
Values
Current
Thickness
Low
Alarm
High
Alarm
0.300"
0.239"
Yes
No
0.300"
0.316"
No
Yes
0.300 0.239
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0.300
0.300"
0.285"
No
No
0.300 0.285
--------------------------------- 100 < 20%
0.300
0.300"
0.302"
No
No
0.302 0.300
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0.300
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Calculations
To activate, view, or change the percent thickness value, follow these steps:
1. Press [2nd F], [8] (Alarm) while in the Measure mode.
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4. Enter the Value for the Red Condition using the numeric keys. Press [ENTER].
5. Enter the Value for the Yellow condition using the numeric keys. Press [MEAS].
Now the gage is in the Rate Reduction Alarm mode. When a reading triggers the
alarm, the gage responds with a visual alarm condition and an audible beep. Alarm
conditions are stored in the datalogger with the stored data point.
4.1.6
The resolution selection affects all displays and data output of values with thickness units.
This includes measured thickness, differential reference value, and alarm set points.
Note:
To change the resolution while in the Measure mode, press [2ndF], [2] (RESOL). The
new resolution is indicated by the position of the decimal point.
4.1.7
4.1.8
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If you press a locked key while the gage is in the Calibration Lock condition, a lock
message opens.
To deactivate the Calibration Lock, do the following:
While in the Measure mode press [6] and [3] together again.
A beep indicates that the Calibration Lock is being disabled and the gage briefly
displays the message CAL LOCK is off.
4.1.9
4.1.10
The [MEAS] key and [SAVE] key also unfreeze the display.
Half Wave Negative: Shows negative echo lobes as positive and does not show the
positive lobes at all. An indicator, NEG, located at the bottom right of the waveform,
indicates half wave negative.
Half Wave Positive: Shows positive lobes but not negative lobes. An indicator, POS,
located at the bottom right of the waveform, indicates half wave positive.
Full Wave: Shows the negative portion of the echo folded around the baseline so that
both positive and negative lobes are displayed.
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The Rectification mode changes to the next mode in the cycle: RF Full Wave - Half
Wave Negative - Half Wave Positive - and back to RF - etc.
2. Press [2nd F], [FREEZE] (RECT) again if necessary to select the desired mode.
4.1.11
4.2
Operating SP Modes
The SP mode contains several adjustable parameters. To access the SP mode, press [2nd
F], [0] on the keypad. Toggle to any of the options available such as Measurement,
Communication, Diagnostics, Resets, or Clock, and press [ENTER].
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4.2.1
Selecting an SP Mode
SQ
Beeper
Inactive Time
Language
Radix
Waveform
Backlight Mode
Supervisor Lock
Save Key
ID Overwrite Protection
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4.2.1.1
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4.2.1.2
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When Inactive Time is On, the unit powers off after 6 minutes of inactivity. When
Inactive Time is Off, the unit does not shut off until manually turned off using the
[ON/OFF] key.
5. Press [MEAS] to return to the Measurement mode.
4.2.1.3
4.2.1.4
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Figure 28
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4.2.1.5
Unfilled Waveform
Figure 29
Filled Waveform
To set the waveform trace parameter as Filled or Unfilled, follow these steps:
SS
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Figure 30
] and [
4.2.1.6
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Use the Backlight only when necessary. Both the battery operating time and
the long term brightness of the Backlight are substantially decreased when
the Backlight is used continuously.
ST
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4.2.1.7
Velocity
Alarm Set
Figure 31
] and [
] to select On or Off.
4.3
SU
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4.3.1
Figure 32
] and [
When ID Overwrite Protection is On, the following screen opens when you attempt to
save over an existing measurement.
Figure 33
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5. Press [
] and [
Selecting Save replaces the previous reading in the datalogger with the new reading.
Selecting Cancel keeps the previous reading stored in the datalogger.
Note:
4.3.1.1
The thickness reading and waveform is held on the display while you make
this selection.
], [
3. Press [
] or [
4. Press [
To change the active application setup to any of the first nine custom setups when Quick
Setup is enabled, do the following:
Press and hold any numeric key, [1] through [9], until the beep sounds (about 1.5
seconds). The momentary message USER N is now active and appears on the second
status line, and the active setup is changed to the displayed name.
Note:
USER-N refers to the Nth custom setup where N is the numeric key pressed.
You can use numeric keys repeatedly in this method to quickly move between setups.
When preceded by the [2nd F] key, numeric keys always perform the indicated second
function, e.g. [2nd F], [5] selects MIN or MAX Measure mode even when Quick Setup
is activated. Quick Setup remains enabled until disabled by following the procedure
described above.
4.3.2
TM
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2. Press [2nd F], [0] (SP MODE). The following menu opens:
Figure 34
Figure 35
The current communication parameters appear. The settings available for each
parameter is as follows:
Baud Rate: (1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, or 19200)
Number of Stop Bits: (1 or 2)
Parity Bit: (None, Odd, or Even)
Comm Protocol: (Single or Multiple)
Output Format: (F1 to F10) (See Appendix E - Remote Control Via RS-232 on
page 209.)
4. Press [ ] or [ ] to change any of the parameters until the desired parameter is
highlighted.
5. Press [
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] or [
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6. Exit this mode by highlighting the Previous Screen option and pressing [ENTER].
Tip:
4.3.2.1
You can also exit this mode by pressing the [MEAS] key.
], [
The output format for the Continuous Output data consists of the current live displayed
thickness value and a Carriage Return <CR> then Line Feed <LF>. If the gage is in LOS
(loss of signal) then --.--- is sent indicating that the Measurement screen is blank. The
number of dashes after the decimal point is equal the current measurement resolution of
the thickness display. An example of the continuous output format is listed below:
TO
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0.192<CR>,< LF>
0.192<CR>,< LF>
0.191<CR>,< LF>
0.192<CR>,< LF>
0.191<CR>,< LF>
0.191<CR>,< LF>
0.191<CR>,< LF>
0.191<CR>,< LF>
--.---<CR>,< LF>
--.---<CR>,< LF>
0.191<CR>,< LF>
--.---<CR>,< LF>
4.3.2.2
4.3.3
2. Press [
], [
3. Press [
], [
4. Press [
]or [
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[ ] key to highlight Diagnostics, and press [ENTER]. A menu opens with the following
options.
4.3.3.1
Keypad
Video
Hardware Status
Hardware Control
Error Status
4.3.3.2
The [ON/OFF] key powers off the gage, and the [ENTER] key exits the
Keypad Test mode.
4.3.3.3
4.3.3.4
TQ
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4.3.3.5
4.3.4
Measurement Reset
Communication Reset
DBase Reset
Master Reset
Resets are useful whether you are new or experienced at operating the gage. These resets
provide an efficient short-cut to a known configuration.
4.3.4.1
Measurement
Default Parameter
Material Velocity
0.0 in or mm
0.0 in or mm
20.0 in or 500.0mm
Cal keys
Unlocked
4 per second
Zoom
Off
Table 6
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Measurement
Default Parameter
Range
Minimum range
4.3.4.2
19200
Stop Bits:
Parity:
None
4.3.4.3
TS
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4.3.4.4
4.3.5
Hour
Minutes
AM/PM
Mode (US/International)
Month
Day
Year
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], [
TU
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Many of these adjustments are interactive, and all of them have an effect on the
measurement range and/or measurement accuracy of the Model 25DL PLUS. In most
cases, do not attempt adjustments without monitoring waveforms. Additionally, when
establishing a custom setup for a specific application, it is essential to verify performance
on reference standards representing the material(s) and thickness range to measure.
Topics are as follows:
5.1
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Main Bang
First Backwall
Figure 36
Detect Mode 1
Mode 2: Measures the time of flight between the interface (or delay line) echo and the first
backwall echo using a delay line or immersion transducer.
Main Bang
First Backwall
Interface
Figure 37
Detect Mode 2
Mode 3: Measures the time of flight between one backwall echo to the next backwall echo
using a delay line or immersion transducer.
UM
r=`=p
Interface
First Backwall
First
Backwall
Figure 38
5.2
Detect Mode 3
5.3
5.4
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Affects the amount of energy going into the transducer and the size of the Initial Pulse
UN
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Initial Pulse
Figure 39
Initial Pulse
Figure 40
5.5
UO
The Max Gain can never be lower then initial Gain and has a maximum value
of 80.0dB.
r=`=p
TDG SLOPE
Max Gain
Initial
Time
Figure 41
5.6
Maximum Gain
Amplifies echoes that are close to the Main Bang or interface echoes
Max Gain
Initial
Time
Figure 42
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Initial Gain
UP
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5.7
Rate of increase of the receiver (Time dependent) Gain from Initial Gain to Max Gain
Max Gain
Initial
Time
Figure 43
5.8
TDG Slope
UQ
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Initial Pulse
Figure 44
Initial Pulse
Figure 45
5.9
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UR
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DtectMode = 1
DtectMode = 2 or 3
EchWindow xsec
following Main Bang
EchWindow xsec
following the interface
blank
In Mode 1, the Echo Window can usually be set to any value greater than the round-trip
pulse transit time in the thickest or slowest piece of material to be measured. The exact
setting is not critical as long as it is long enough to include the farthest echo of interest. In
Modes 2 and 3, the Echo Window is limited to the time interval between successive
interface echoes. The end of the Echo Window must be set ahead of the second interface
echo to prevent an incorrect detection, which in turn determines a maximum measurable
thickness for Mode 2 and Mode 3 setups. In applications involving Mode 2 and Mode 3
immersion measurements, the echo placement must apply throughout the range of water
paths to be used.
Figure 46
US
r=`=p
Echo Window
Interface Echo
Interface Blank
Figure 47
5.9.1
2nd Interface
Echo
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UT
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Figure 48
Echo 1 Detection
Figure 49
Echo 1 Detect
Positive
Echo 2 Detect
Negative
Figure 50
UU
r=`=p
5.9.2
Interface Blank
Use Interface Blank in Modes 2 and 3 only. Interface Blank represents a blank or dead
zone up to 20 microseconds in length that follows the leading edge of the interface echo.
In Mode 2, the Interface Blank prevents detection of trailing lobes or cycles of the
interface echo, which might otherwise be detected as backwall echoes, resulting in a hangup condition.
The Interface Blank should be set as short as possible to avoid unnecessarily restricting
minimum measurable thickness. The Initial Gain function often helps reduce interface
echo amplitude and permit use of a shorter interface blank. Check Interface Blank settings
with the transducer both coupled to and uncoupled from the test material.
In Mode 3, the Interface Blank selects which pair of backwall echoes are measured. In
most conditions, the Interface Blank would be set just short of the first backwall echo.
However, as a practical matter, the first backwall echo from thin materials is often
distorted or lost in the interface ringdown, and with some challenging geometries (such as
tight radii) later pairs of backwall echoes may be cleaner than early ones. In these cases, set
the Interface Blank to a length that insures detection of a clean and well-defined pair of
backwall echoes, even if echoes are not the first two.
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Figure 52
5.9.3
Mode 3
Figure 53
VM
Gage Hanging up on
Gage Hanging up on Trailing Edge of Backwall 1
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Figure 54
5.9.4
Figure 55
5.9.5
] or [
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Figure 56
The changes that were made are located in the active setup.
3. Press [SAVE] and the Recall Setup Save screen opens.
Figure 57
4. Press [ ], [ ], [
Press [ENTER].
], [
VO
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6.1
Opening a File
Copying a File
Deleting a File
Editing/Renaming a File
Saving Data
Erasing Data
Generating Reports
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Recall stored data to the gage displays, printed out, or sent to a computer
Receive previously transmitted thickness and waveform data back from a computer
VP
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ID#
Previous
Thickness
Figure 58
Date/Time
Comment
Notes
You can store either thickness measurements only or thickness measurements with an
associated waveform. When each measurement is stored, the gage also stores a complete
description of the measurement conditions with the measurement. The additional data
stored with each thickness value includes:
VQ
File Name
Identifier
Differential Mode
Alarm Mode
Alarm Status
Velocity
Resolution
j~~==a~~
When a waveform is stored, the following additional information is stored with it:
Zoom Status
Delay
Range
Rectification Mode
You can store a maximum of 18,000 thickness values without waveforms at any one time
in the standard Model 25DL PLUS version. You can also store up to 1,700 thickness
values with waveforms. The memory is expandible in two increments of 1 MB each. The
first memory upgrade allows a maximum of 36,000 thickness values or 3,400 waveforms
with thickness values. The second memory upgrade allows a maximum of 54,000
thickness values or 5,100 waveforms with thickness values. Contact Panametrics-NDTTM
for details about how to upgrade the memory.
6.2
6.2.1
6.2.2
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VR
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0123456789
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
space - . / , : # *
The allowable number of ID numbers within a file is dependent on the total number of
identifiers in the datalogger. There are no restrictions on the use of any allowed character
at any position in an ID number except that you cannot use a space as either the first or last
character of the ID number.
6.2.3
Figure 59
6.2.4
Comment Structure
Use Comments to annotate individual measurement sites in the database for unusual
measurement conditions. Save these notes with or without the thickness measurement
data as a permanent record of conditions encountered at the time of the survey.
VS
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THIN AREA
THICK AREA
OUT OF TOLERANCE
MIN THICKNESS
MAX THICKNESS
NO READING
SEE WAVEFORM
A comment is a 16 character text note that can attach to a thickness reading in the database.
The gage is capable of storing a maximum of 26 different comments per file, each of
which is identified by a comment code letter A, B, ...Z. Comments are user definable for
each file and can be alphanumeric. You can store 1 to 4 comments per thickness reading.
Allowable characters are as follows:
0123456789
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
space - . / , : # *
There are no restrictions on the use of any allowed character at any position in a comment
except that you cannot use a space as either the first or last character of the ID number.
All comments stored with a reading appear as their associated letter code in the flags
section of the transmitted output. The full definition of each comment is written out in its
entirety in a comment table once transferred to a computer or printer.You can also view
Comment code definitions on the gage display as shown below.
Figure 60
Creating a Note
(See Creating or Editing Comment Tables from the Model 25DL PLUS on page 127 for
further instructions on using comments in the datalogger.)
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VT
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6.3
6.3.1
VU
Tip:
Figure 61
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6.3.2
6.3.3
Figure 62
Figure 63
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Incremental
Sequential
3-D Custom
Note:
As the list of file types is scrolled through, the right hand side of the display
dynamically responds showing the required entry parameters to create the
specific file types.
6.3.3.1
Incremental
After entering a starting ID number (up to 16 alphanumeric characters long) the gage
automatically increments to the subsequent ID numbers using the following incrementing
rules:
Only that portion of an ID number consisting of digits and letters (no punctuation
marks) beginning with the right-most character and extending leftward to the first
punctuation mark or to the left-most character (whichever comes first) can increment.
Digits are cycled 0, 1, 2, ..., 9, 0, etc. The 9 to 0 transition is done only after
incrementing the character to the left. Letters are cycled A, B, C, ..., Z, A, etc. The Z to
A transition is done only after incrementing the character to the left. In either case, if
there is no character to the left, or if the character to the left is a punctuation mark then
the ID number cannot increment.
If an ID number cannot increment, then after a reading is saved, an long error beep
sounds and the momentary message CANNOT INCREMENT is shown on the
waveform display. Subsequent saves overwrite readings if you do not manually
change the ID number first.
Note:
NMM
To make the gage increment through a range of numbers several digits wide
while beginning with a single digit ID number, the maximum number of
digit positions must be entered initially using leading zeroes. See Example 1.
j~~==a~~
1. Initial
Limit
2. Initial
Limit
3. Initial
Limit
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1
2
3
.
.
.
9
ABC
ABD
ABE
.
.
.
ABZ
ACA
ACB
.
.
.
ZZZ
ABC*12*34
ABC*12*35
ABC*12*36
.
.
.
ABC*12*99
4. Initial
Limit
5. Initial
Limit
0001
0002
0003
.
.
.
0009
0010
.
.
.
9999
1A
1B
1C
.
.
.
1Z
2A
2B
.
.
.
9Z
NMN
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Figure 64
] or [
At any time, you can press [2nd F], [ ] or [2nd F], [ ] to tab between entry
fields on the display. This is helpful if an error is made and you want to tab
back to a previous field.
Figure 65
NMO
j~~==a~~
7. Enter a file name using the gages editing commands. A file name may consist of one
to eight DOS legal characters. Press [ENTER].
Enter File Description, Inspector ID, and Location-Note fields using the same
process. After each entry, press [ENTER] to tab to the next field.
8. Select On or Off for the Delete Protection option by pressing [
[ENTER].
] or [
]. Press
] or [
]. Press [ENTER].
Only use the RR option, for File mode, in conjunction with the Rate
Reduction Differential function when saving Rate Reduction values and
thickness into the dalalogger.
Note:
In order to successfully create the file, a file name must be assigned and File
mode must be selected. All other fields in this screen are optional.
] and [
]. Press [ENTER].
Cancel: The gage terminates the file create process and returns to the Measure mode
with the file and ID number unchanged. The datalogger contents remain unchanged.
The file is not created.
Done: The gage returns to the Measure mode with this new file as the active file and
the first ID number in the file as the active ID number.
6.3.3.2
Sequential
A Sequential File is defined by a starting and an ending ID number. The resulting file is
inclusive of the starting and ending points and all points in between.
Example 2: Start ID# = ABC123
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NMP
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Figure 66
] or [
At any time, you can press [2nd F], [ ] or [2nd F], [ ] to tab between entry
fields on the display. This is helpful if an error is made and you want to tab
back to a previous field.
NMQ
j~~==a~~
Figure 67
7. Enter a file name using the gages editing commands. A file name may consist of one
to eight DOS legal characters. Press [ENTER].
Enter File Description, Inspector ID, and Location-Note fields using the same
process. After each entry, press [ENTER] to tab to the next field.
8. Select On or Off for the Delete Protection option by pressing [
[ENTER].
] or [
]. Press
] or [
] keys. Press
Only use the RR option, for File mode, in conjunction with the Rate
Reduction Differential function when saving Rate Reduction values and
thickness into the dalalogger.
Note:
In order to successfully create the file, a file name must be assigned and File
mode must be selected. All other fields in this screen are optional.
] and [
]. Press [ENTER].
Cancel: The gage terminates the file create process and returns to the Measure mode
with the file and ID number unchanged. The datalogger contents remain unchanged.
The file is not created.
Done: The gage returns to the Measure mode with this new file as the active file and
the first ID number in the file as the active ID number.
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NMR
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6.3.3.3
NMS
j~~==a~~
Figure 68
] or [
At any time, you can press [2nd F], [ ] or [2nd F], [ ] to tab between entry
fields on the display. This is helpful if an error is made and you want to tab
back to a previous field.
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NMT
j=ORai=mirp
Figure 69
] or [
]. Press
] or [
]. Press [ENTER].
Only use the RR option, for File mode, in conjunction with the Rate
Reduction Differential function when saving Rate Reduction values and
thickness into the dalalogger.
Note:
In order to successfully create the file, a file name must be assigned and File
mode must be selected. All other fields in this screen are optional.
] and [
]. Press [ENTER].
Cancel: The gage terminates the file create process and returns to the Measure mode
with the file and ID number unchanged. The datalogger contents remain unchanged.
The file is not created.
Done: The gage returns to the Measure mode with this new file as the active file and
the first ID number in the file as the active ID number.
NMU
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6.3.3.4
Figure 70
How is a grid used? A grid structure may associate one dimension of the grid (e.g., the
columns) with the physical parts whose wall thickness is to be measured. The particular
measurement points on each part are then associated with the other dimension of the grid
(e.g., the rows). See the following figure.
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NMV
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Figure 71
Alternatively, the rows and columns of a grid may refer to a two dimensional map of
measurement points on the surface of one part. In this case a different grid is made for each
part. See the following figure.
NNM
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Name: Elbow
Rows: 01 thru 10
Columns: A thru E
IDs: Elbow/A0 thru Elbow/E10
Name: Tee
Rows: 1 thru 4
Columns: 1 thru 3
IDs: Tee/11 thru Tee/34
Figure 72
Figure 73
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NNN
j=ORai=mirp
] or [
At any time [2nd F], [ ] or [2nd F], [ ] may be pressed to tab between entry
fields on the display. This is helpful if an error is made and you want to tab
back to a previous field.
Figure 74
NNO
] or [
]. Press
j~~==a~~
] or [
]. Press [ENTER].
Only use the RR option, for File mode, in conjunction with the Rate
Reduction Differential function when saving Rate Reduction values and
thickness into the dalalogger.
Note:
In order to successfully create the file, a file name must be assigned and File
mode must be selected. All other fields in this screen are optional.
] and [
]. Press [ENTER].
Cancel: The gage terminates the file create process and returns to the Measure mode
with the file and ID number unchanged. The datalogger contents remain unchanged.
The file is not created.
Done: The gage returns to the Measure mode with this new file as the active file and
the first ID number in the file as the active ID number.
6.3.3.5
Start Column A
End Column J
Start Row 01
Start Row 17
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NNP
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To create a 2-D Grid with Custom Points file, follow these steps:
1. Press [FILE]. The File Options menu opens.
2. Press [ ] and [ ] to highlight the Create option.The following screen opens:
Figure 75
NNQ
j~~==a~~
] or [
At any time [2nd F], [ ] or [2nd F], [ ] may be pressed to tab between entry
fields on the display. This is helpful if an error is made and you want to tab
back to a previous field.
Figure 76
6. Enter a file name using the gages editing commands. A file name may consist of one
to eight DOS legal characters. Press [ENTER].
Enter File Description, Inspector ID, and Location-Note fields using the same
process. After each entry press [ENTER] to tab to the next field.
7. Select On or Off for the Delete Protection option by pressing [
[ENTER].
] or [
]. Press
] or [
]. Press [ENTER].
Only use the RR option, for File mode, in conjunction with the Rate
Reduction Differential function when saving Rate Reduction values and
thickness into the dalalogger.
Note:
In order to successfully create the file, a file name must be assigned and File
mode must be selected. All other fields in this screen are optional.
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] and [
NNR
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Cancel: The gage terminates the file create process and returns to the Measure mode
with the file and ID number unchanged. The datalogger contents remain unchanged.
The file is not created.
Done: The gage returns to the Measure mode with this new file as the active file and
the first ID number in the file as the active ID number.
6.3.3.6
Start Column = A
End Column = F
Start Row = 1
End Row = 4
Start Point = X
End Point = Z
Resulting file would contain the following list of ID numbers
A1X
A1Y
A1Z
A2X
.
.
.
A4Z
B1X
B1Y
.
.
.
F4Z
NNS
j~~==a~~
Note:
You can select which dimension increments first, second and third. The
example above assumes that you chose to increment the point first, the row
second and the column third.
To create a 3-D Grid with Custom Points file, follow these steps:
1. Press [FILE]. The File Options menu opens.
2. Press [ ] and [ ] to highlight the Create option.The following screen opens:
Figure 77
] or [
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NNT
j=ORai=mirp
] or [
] to highlight Cancel if
At any time [2nd F], [ ] or [2nd F], [ ] may be pressed to tab between entry
fields on the display. This is helpful if an error is made and you want to tab
back to a previous field.
Figure 78
4. Enter a file name using the gages editing commands. A file name may consist of one
to eight DOS legal characters. Press [ENTER].
Enter File Description, Inspector ID, and Location-Note field using the same process.
After each entry press the [ENTER] key to tab to the next field.
5. Select On or Off for the Delete Protection option by pressing [
[ENTER].
] or [
]. Press
] or [
]. Press [ENTER].
Only use the RR option, for File mode, in conjunction with the Rate
Reduction Differential function when saving Rate Reduction values and
thickness into the dalalogger.
Note:
In order to successfully create the file, a file name must be assigned and File
mode must be selected. All other fields in this screen are optional.
NNU
] and [
]. Press [ENTER].
j~~==a~~
Cancel: The gage terminates the file create process and returns to the Measure mode
with the file and ID number unchanged. The datalogger contents remain unchanged.
The file is not created.
Done: The gage returns to the Measure mode with this new file as the active file and
the first ID number in the file as the active ID number.
6.3.3.7
3-D Custom
A 3-D custom file is a special file type designed for 3-D file application where two of the
dimensions are user defined custom lists. This allows you to define the custom Row and
Custom point as a list of user defined items. The first dimension is the column referring to
a starting and ending vertical column. The second dimension is the Custom Row referring
to a user defined custom list of rows. The third dimension is the Custom Point referring to
a user defined custom list of points. When these three dimension are defined, the result is
a single ID number formed to precisely identify the exact location for each thickness
reading:
Example 7:
Column
Start column = 01
End column = 10
Custom Row = (TOP, Middle, Bottom)
Custom Point = LEFT and Right
Increment first by Custom Point and Second by Column
The resulting file would contain the following list of ID numbers:
01TOP-LEFT
01TOP-RIGHT
02TOP-LEFT
02TOP-RIGHT
03TOP-LEFT
03TOP-RIGHT
.
.
.
10BOTTOM-RIGHT
To create a 3-D Custom file, follow these steps:
1. Press [FILE]. The File Options menu opens.
2. Press [ ] and [ ] to highlight the Create option.The following screen opens:
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NNV
j=ORai=mirp
Figure 79
] or [
NOM
j~~==a~~
] or [
At any time [2nd F], [ ] or [2nd F], [ ] may be pressed to tab between entry
fields on the display. This is helpful if an error is made and you want to tab
back to a previous field.
Figure 80
4. Enter a file name using the gages editing commands. A file name may consist of one
to eight DOS legal characters. Press [ENTER].
Enter File Description, Inspector ID, and Location-Note field using the same process.
After each entry press [ENTER] to tab to the next field.
5. Select On or Off for the Delete Protection option by pressing [
[ENTER].
] or [
]. Press
] or [
]. Press [ENTER].
Only use the RR option, for File mode, in conjunction with the Rate
Reduction Differential function when saving Rate Reduction values and
thickness into the dalalogger.
Note:
In order to successfully create the file, a file name must be assigned and File
mode must be selected. All other fields in this screen are optional.
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Cancel: The gage terminates the file create process and returns to the Measure mode
with the file and ID number unchanged. The datalogger contents remain unchanged.
The file is not created.
Done: The gage returns to the Measure mode with this new file as the active file and
the first ID number in the file as the active ID number.
6.4
Opening a File
Use the File Open function to retrieve a file stored in the datalogger and mark it as the
active file in the Measure mode.
To open a File, follow these steps:
1. Press [FILE]. The File Options menu opens.:
Figure 81
2. Highlight the Open option by pressing [ ] and [ ]. Press [ENTER]. The following
screen opens:
Figure 82
Opening a File
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Note:
When scrolling through the file names, a descriptive header for the
highlighted file name appears on the lower section of the display. This
information can assist in selecting the proper file if you are uncertain of the
exact file name.
4. Press [ENTER] to confirm opening the file. If you want to terminate the action press
[ ] or [ ] to highlight the Cancel option. Press [ENTER].
If you select the Open option, the gage returns to the Measure mode with the selected
file as the active file and the ID number is set to the first ID number in the file.
6.5
Copying a File
You can duplicate a file that already exists in the datalogger by using the File Copy
function. This function provides two options:
The File Copy function is useful when a new file needs to be created with the exact same
structure as a previous file.
To copy a file, follow these steps:
1. Press [FILE]. The File Options menu opens.
Figure 83
2. Press [ ] and [ ] to highlight the Copy option. Press [ENTER]. The following menu
opens:
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Figure 84
Copying a File
3. Press [ ] and [ ] to highlight the name of the file that the new file is being copied
from. Press [ENTER].
4. Use the Model 25DL PLUS editing controls to input the name of the new file being
created. Press [ENTER].
The Include Thickness Data? field is highlighted.
5. Press [
] and [
This selection determines if previously stored thickness readings from the original file
are copied into the new file. If you select No, the ID Numbers are copied, but the
thickness field is left blank.
The Copy option is highlighted.
6. Press [ENTER] to confirm the File Copy.
If you wish to terminate the File Copy, press [
option and press [ENTER].
] or [
7. Use the File Open commands to activate the newly copied file. (See Opening a File on
page 122.)
6.6
Deleting a File
The File Delete function is used to Erase files from the datalogger memory.
Note:
Once a file is deleted there is no way to recover any information that was
once contained in that file unless it has previously been copied to another file
or transferred to a printer or computer.
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Figure 85
2. Press [ ] and [ ] to highlight the Delete option. Press [ENTER]. The following
menu opens:
Figure 86
Deleting a File
When scrolling through the file names, a descriptive header for the
highlighted file name appears on the lower section of the display. This
information can assist in selecting the proper file if you are uncertain of the
exact file name.
4. Press [ENTER] to confirm erasing all data and file structure. If you wish to terminate
this process press [ ] or [ ] to highlight the Cancel option and press [ENTER].
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Figure 87
2. Use the editing function to define the beginning ID location. Press [ENTER].
3. Use the editing function to define the ending ID location. Press [ENTER].
4. Press [
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Editing/Renaming a File
The File Edit-Rename function is used to change/edit one or all of the following fields in
a file:
File Name
File Description
Inspector ID
Location-Note
This function does not let you edit the File type and is not used for editing individual
Measurement Identifiers or actual Thickness Readings.
1. Press [FILE]. The File Options menu opens.
Figure 88
2. Press [ ] and [ ] to highlight the Edit-Rename option. Press [ENTER]. The File
Edit-Rename screen opens:
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Figure 89
3. Press [ ] and [ ] to highlight the name of the file to edit or rename. Press [ENTER].
You can now edit the fields in the lower section of the display with the exception of the
File Type. The first field highlighted is the file name field. Edit this field using the
Model 25DL PLUS Standard Editing Controls. (See Using the Model 25DL PLUS
Standard Editing Commands on page 98.)
Note:
While scrolling through the file names in the database, the lower section of
the display will dynamically display the descriptive file header information
for each file. This will assist in choosing the proper file if the file name is
unknown.
4. Press [ENTER] after completing the edits. The File Description field for editing is
highlighted.
Continue this procedure until all desired fields are edited. At any time press [2nd F],
[ ] and [2nd F], [ ] to move from one field to another.
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6.9
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Figure 90
Note:
If there are any previous comments, the screen may show those comments.
3. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the letter code for the comment you wish to program. A
comment is assigned a letter code A-Z.
4. Press [ ] and [ ] to activate the Edit mode. (See Using the Model 25DL PLUS
Standard Editing Commands on page 98 for more detail about entering data.)
6.9.1
] or [
4. Press [
] or [
5. Press [VEL] to delete the characters in the comment. The comment text will be erased.
Deleting comment text does not delete comment codes from the measurement
database.
Note:
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current database should not be deleted since that destroys the meaning of the
stored codes. You can delete the text for unused comment codes at any time.
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Copying a Note
The Note Copy function can be used to copy a note table from one file to another file in
the Model 25DL PLUS. This is very useful when you are creating files from the Model
25DL PLUS and want to use a common note table.
To Copy a Note Table, follow these steps:
1. Press [FILE]. The File Options menu opens.
2. Press [ ] and [ ] to highlight the Note-Copy option. Press [ENTER].
Figure 91
3. Press [ ] and [ ] to highlight the file (source file) that contains the Note Table you
want to copy. Press [ENTER].
Figure 92
4. Press [ ] and [ ] to highlight the file (destination file) that you want to copy. Press
[ENTER].
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Figure 93
Copying a Note
5. Press [
] and [
Note:
Copying a comment table to a file that has existing stored comments may
redefine the meaning of existing stored comments. For example, if A = Hot
Surfaces in the original comment table and you copy a comment table where
A = Painted Surfaces, it changes the definition of A, and thus changes the
meaning of any previous stored A comments.
Saving Data
Store displayed thickness value or both the thickness and waveform in the datalogger
using the [SAVE] key. All of the appropriate calibration and setup parameters are also
stored simultaneously. (See Understanding the Datalogger on page 93 for a complete
description of what is stored in the datalogger.)
If a measurement is already stored at the current ID number, pressing [SAVE] overwrites
the old thickness reading with the current thickness reading unless the overwrite
protection feature is enabled. (See Operating the ID Overwrite Protection on page 69.)
If you do not want to save a measurement at a specific ID, press [SAVE] while no
measurement is taken. The gage will store an LOS condition and -.- at the specific ID
number.
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The ID number is automatically updated to the next ID number in the sequence. The new
ID number is indicated on the display. If the ID number cannot be updated a long beep
sounds and the gage displays a message explaining why the ID was unable to update. In
this case, the ID number on the display remains unchanged.
6.10.2
6.10.3
Saving Comments
Up to four comments may be stored at each identifier within a file.
To save a comment, follow these steps:
1. Press [2nd F], [ID#] (Note). The Notes table opens, similar to the display shown
below.
Figure 94
2. Press [ ] and [ ] to highlight the desired comment to be stored. Press [ENTER]. The
selected comment is marked with a square in the box to the left of the comment letter
code.
Repeat this step up to four comments.
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3. Press [MEAS]. The next time [SAVE] is pressed these comment codes will be saved
with the thickness at the current ID number.
(See Creating or Editing Comment Tables from the Model 25DL PLUS on page 127
for more information.)
Note:
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The comment codes are automatically untagged every time you press
[SAVE]. Therefore, you must select the desired comment code before using
it.
Review datalogger contents by scanning through stored ID locations in the active file.
Move within the database and change the current ID location to any location that
already exists in the database.
Change the current ID location to any location that already exists in the database for
the purposes of editing that ID location.
Current ID Location
Stored Waveform (if any) with Status Flags (described in figure below)
Datalogger Flags: The area composed of four small boxes in the upper right corner of
the waveform area is reserved for status flags describing the displayed stored
thickness values. The flags are the same single letter abbreviations for status words
that are transmitted by the gage using the Sending commands. (See Managing
Communications / Data Transfer on page 141.) The flags that are defined for each box
are described in the figure below.
The Review mode is indicated by ID Review section in the center of the display. An
example is shown in the figure below:
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L-LOS Standard Mode
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M-MAX
1-Mode 1
2-Mode 2
3-Mode 3
ID Review Screen
Differential Mode
D-Differential Mode
d -% Differential Mode
Standard Alarm
A-Alarm Mode
H-High Alarm
L-Low Alarm
Figure 95
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6.12
To change the current ID Location to a new ID, which does not yet exist in the
database. This mode is useful when a user wishes to include additional measurement
points to the active file. Additional ID Locations can be added anywhere in the
database (beginning, middle, end.)
Note:
An editing cursor (reverse video) appears on the first character of the displayed ID
Location, as shown on the above screen. (See Using the Model 25DL PLUS Standard
Editing Commands on page 98 for more detail about entering data.)
Choose one of the following three steps to exit editing at any time:
1. Press [MEAS] to return to the Measure mode with the Current ID Location modified
as displayed.
If the edited ID is NOT in the database, the following screen opens:
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Figure 96
2. Press [
] or [
The Append option has the edited ID number appended to the end of the file.
The Insert option has the edited ID inserted before the current ID Location.
3. Press [SAVE] with or without an active measurement in order for the edited ID to
become a permanent part of the database. After pressing [SAVE], the sequence
resumes at the previous current ID.
4. Press [ID#] to Return to the ID Review mode with the Displayed ID modified as
edited. The ID Review mode is entered with the ID selected in the Edit mode. If this
number is not in the database, it will be lost when any review key is pressed.
5. Press [2nd F], [MEAS], at any time, to return to the Measure mode without changing
the Current ID Number. This terminates the edit process.
6.13
Erasing Data
Note:
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Note:
6.13.2
Erasing a File
See Deleting a File on page 124.
6.13.3
1. Press [2nd F], [0] (SP MODE). The SP Mode menu opens:
Figure 97
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2. Press [ ] and [ ] to highlight the Resets option. Press [ENTER]. The following
screen opens:
Figure 98
3. Press [ ] and [ ] to highlight the DBase Reset option. Press [ENTER]. The
following screen opens:
Figure 99
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None
Stop Bits:
2. Plug the Panametrics-NDT TM Bar Code Wand into the RS-232 Connector on the
Model 25DL PLUS.
3. Scan the Bar Code Wand on the special ID Code Label.
When using the non-contact wand, position the scanner over the bar code label (0.0 2.00"or 0 - 50mm away from the label) and press the trigger button.
The ID number changes to the value coded on the label and the gage returns to the
Measure mode, ready to take a measurement.
4. Press [SAVE] to save a measurement.The current ID number is displayed in the ID
section of the screen (top left).
Note:
6.15
Generating Reports
The Model 25DL PLUS is capable of generating inspection data reports from within the
gage without having to connect to a computer or printer. The following reports are
available:
Min/Max Summary
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2. Press [ ] and [ ] to highlight the Reports option. Press [ENTER]. The following
menu opens:
3. Press [ ] and [ ] to highlight the desired report format. Press [ENTER]. Choose
from the following reports:
Min/Max Summary
File Compression.
If you select the Summary with Statistics Report option, the File Summary w/ Stats
screen opens.
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If you select the Min/Max Summary option, the following screen opens.
1. Press [ ] and [ ] to select the file and press [ENTER]. The minimum and maximum
thickness location will be displayed.
2. Press [ ] and [ ] to slew through the minimum thickness location.
3. Press [ENTER] to highlight the maximum thickness locations.
4. Press [ ] and [ ] to slew through the maximum thickness location.
5. Press [2nd F], [ ] or [2nd F], [ ] to move between File Select, Min Thickness, and
Maximum Thickness.
If File Comparison Report is chosen the following screen opens.
1. Press [ ] and [ ] to select the Reference file (original file) and press [ENTER].
2. Press [ ] and [ ] to select the Comparison file (latest file).
3. Press [ ] and [ ] to slew through the Maximum Thickness Loss ID Location.
4. Press [ENTER] and [ ] to slew through the Growth ID Locations.
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7.1
Confirm that the receiving device is connected and configured properly. See the
following sections of this manual starting on page 147, page 177, and page 179. Also,
refer to the operators manuals for the receiving device and for the receiving software.
We recommend using the optional Panametrics-NDTTM WIN25DL PLUS Interface
Program with the gage to take advantage of all the datalogging features.
Confirm that the communications parameters on the Model 25DL PLUS are set
identical to those on the computer or printer.
Note:
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The Model 25DL PLUS can send data to any device capable of receiving
ASCII formatted data using the RS-232C/D protocol. This includes personal
computers, minicomputers, dataloggers, and printers. The data cable must
be compatible with the Model 25DL PLUS output connector and the serial
input connector of the receiving device. Panametrics-NDT supplies cables
for IBM compatible PCs and serial printers and provide assistance with
connecting any other equipment. See Appendix C - Serial Interface on page
177.
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Note:
7.1.1
When communicating directly to a printer the Model 25DL PLUS will only
work with serial printers.
Figure 105 Selecting the Send Option from the File Menu
2. Press [ ] and [ ] until the Send option is highlighted. Press [ENTER]. The File Send
screen opens:
3. Press [
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Choosing All sends all of the files in the Model 25DL PLUS to the connected
device. If you choose All:
a. Send is highlighted.
b. Press [ENTER].
c. After confirming the send function, the Model 25DL PLUS begins transmitting
all files in the database.
Choosing Selected lets you choose which specific files in the datalogger you want
to send to the connected device. If you choose Selected:
a. The first file in the list is highlighted.
b. Press [ENTER] to transmit the file. A * appears, tagging the file. Press
[ENTER] again to un-tag the file if you do not want to select it.
c. Press [ ] and [ ] until the next desired file name is highlighted.
d. Press [ENTER]. Continue this procedure until all desired files are tagged.
e. Press [2nd F], [ ] when finished to highlight Send.
f. Press [ENTER] to complete sending the tagged files.
7.1.2
3. Use the gages editing functions to set the starting ID of the desired range of ID
numbers. Press [ENTER].
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4. Use the gages editing functions to set the ending ID of the desired range of ID
numbers. Press [ENTER].
Send is highlighted.
7.1.3
7.1.4
Sending a displayed reading will blank a held reading, reset the minimum or
maximum function, and release a frozen waveform.
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7.1.5
Any waveform sent to a printer using the [SEND] key only, described from
page 142 to page 145, does not print as a graphic. Instead, the waveform data
prints in an encoded non-readable format.
7.2
Retrieve thickness survey data, previously saved with ID numbers and stored in a
computer file, to the gage months or years later at the next survey date. Use this
retrieved data for three purposes:
Compare current values, at the measurement site, with previous thickness values.
Use the previous survey setup data to manually or automatically verify that the
current measurement setup identical.
Create ID number sequences in a computer and then download to the gage. This
externally created sequence can guide you through the prescribed measurement
location path. The ID sequence created in the computer must have setup information.
The setup can be the gage default setup or any other desired sequence of setups.
The data downloaded to the Model 25DL PLUS gage must be in the same precise
format in which data is transmitted. Panametrics-NDT TM recommends using the
optional WIN25DL PLUS Interface Program to handle all functions of interfacing,
storing, and creating Model 25DL PLUS data. Other database and editor software
may work, but depends on the software design functionality. Please contact
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7.3
7.4
7.4.1
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from Panametrics-NDTTM. One RS-232 cable is included with every Model 25DL PLUS,
which you can specify at the time of order.
Panametrics-NDTTM offers the following cables that are compatible with most computer
and printer serial connectors:
7.4.2
I/O Cable
Part #
Cable
Length
Typical
Device
36DLC/9F-6
6 ft. (2M)
IBM or compatible AT
or PS2-30 computer
36DLC/25F-6
6 ft. (2M)
36DLC/25M-6
D Type, 25 female
6 ft. (2M)
Other computers
(socket) contacts and
serial printers
36DLC/9M/PR-6
D Type, 25 female
6 ft. (2M)
Portable Printer
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Note:
2. Press [2nd F], [0] (SP MODE). The SP Mode menu opens.
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Figure 108 Selecting the Communication Option from the SP Mode Menu
The current communication parameters will be displayed. The setting options for each
parameter is as follows:
Baud Rate:
Comm Protocol:
(Single or Multiple)
4. Press [ ] and [ ] to change any of the parameters until the desired parameter is
highlighted. Press [ ] or [ ] to change the setting of that parameter.
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5. Highlight the Previous Screen option. Press [ENTER] to exit this mode, or press
[MEAS] to go directly back to the Measure mode with the new parameters set.
7.5
Format
File
ID
Thickness WaveHeader Header Table
forms
Setup
Table
F-1
F-2
F-3
Appsetup
Note
Statistics
Table
Table
F-4
F-5
F-6
F-7
F-8
F-9
F-10
F-11
F-12
Rate
Reduction
X
X
X
X
Note: The Model 25DL PLUS has 12 output formats; F-7 to F-10 are Model 26DL PLUS compatible formats
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The current communication parameters are displayed. The settings for the current
output format is shown on the last line if this menu.
Output Format (F1 to F10)
3. Press [ ] and [ ] to change the output format until the output format is highlighted.
Press [ ] or [ ] to change the setting.
4. Highlight the Previous Screen option. Press [ENTER] to exit this mode, or press
[MEAS] to go directly back to the Measure mode with the new parameters set.
7.6
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Stop Bits:
Parity:
None
Comm Protocol:
Multiple
Output Format:
F1
150
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DBASE Reset: Potentially very dangerous and must be used with caution.
Caution: This function erases any and all data in the Model 25DL PLUS datalogger. Only
use this reset when there is no future need of the data stored in the datalogger. There is no
way to recover data once this reset has been performed.
Note:
7.6.1
If the data was previously sent to a computer, you can reload the data to the
Model 25DL PLUS at any time.
Figure 111 Selecting the Resets Option from the SP Mode Menu
2. Press [ ] and [ ] to highlight the Resets option. Press [ENTER]. The following
menu opens:
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7.6.2
If you press [MEAS] at any time before the final press of [ENTER] in Step
3, the gage will return to the Measure mode without performing the reset.
If the data was previously sent to a computer, you can reload the data to the
Model 25DL PLUS at any time.
Figure 113 Selecting the Resets Option from the SP Mode Menu
2. Press [ ] and [ ] to highlight the Resets option. Press [ENTER]. The following
menu opens:
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3. Press [ ] and [ ] to highlight the DBASE Reset option. Press [ENTER]. The
following message appears asking to confirm the reset.
7.7
If you press [MEAS] at any time before the final press of [ENTER] in Step
3, the gage will return to the Measure mode without performing the reset.
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NT. This program provides the capability to create inspection database files, upload and
download data files, and generate reports. WIN25DL PLUS is compatible with Model
25DL PLUS data files. The program offers advanced ODBC compatibility and enhanced
OLE features. For more details refer to the WIN25DL PLUS instruction manual (part
number 910-222), or contact Panametrics-NDTTM.
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8.1
Maintaining Transducers
Getting Help
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When connecting cables to the gage, first align the connector with the mating
receptacle on the gage (the transducer connector pin is down, the RS-232 I/O cable
key tab facing up and the charger half-moon facing down), then carefully insert the
connector straight into the receptacle
When removing cables from the gage, first grasp the connector (not the cable), then
gently pull out from the gage
Do not use strong solvents or abrasives (clean the protective pouch, case keypad, and
display windows with a damp cloth and mild detergent, if necessary)
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8.2
Maintaining Transducers
The ultrasonic transducers or probes used with the Model 25DL PLUS are rugged devices
that need little care. They are not indestructible, however, and some attention to the
following items result in the longest life span.
8.3
Cutting, pinching, or pulling the cables causes damage to the cables. Be careful to
prevent mechanical abuse to the cables. Never leave a transducer where a heavy object
can be placed on the cable. Never remove a transducer from the gage by pulling on the
cable; pull on the molded connector only. Never tie a knot in the transducer cable. Do
not twist or pull the cable at the point where it connects to the transducer.
Excessive wear at the tip of the Transducer degrades its performance. To minimize
wear, do not scrape or drag the transducer across rough surfaces. Operating the
transducer may become erratic or impossible when a transducer tip becomes rough or
cracked. Although some wear is normal, severe wear limits transducer life. Take
particular care with delay line transducers, which have plastic delay lines; replace
delay lines when worn.
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8.5
Material is too attenuating or surfaces are not parallel or are too rough
Symptom:
Symptom:
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Material is too grainy, has flaws, inclusions or laminations, or very high surface noise;
try gain optimization, manual gain adjust or extended blank
Keypad Test
Hardware Status
Error Status
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8.6.1
8.6.2
The [ON/OFF] key powers off the gage and the [ENTER] key exits the
Keypad Test mode.
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Displays values of the power supply voltages V1 and V1 measured when the gage is
powered on. Indicates whether voltages are within specification via a <Pass> or <Fail>
message.
Specification: V1 = 5V 0.2 V
V2 = -5V 0.2 V
DC Gain:
Displays measured value of the RF section's DC Gain at the Min, Mid, and Max dB
settings. This measurement approximates the full bandwidth gain (DC - 20 MHz). Test
indicates whether all gains are within specification via a <Pass> or <Fail> message.
Calibration performed when gage is powered on.
Specification: Min setting 17 to 21 dB
Mid setting 37 to 41 dB
Max setting 76 to 81 dB
Blank Cal, Detector Cal, Sampler Cal:
Displays measured values of hardware time delays in 70MHz clock counts. Test indicates
whether delays are within specification via a <Pass> or <Fail> message. Calibrations
performed when gage is powered on.
Specification: Blank Cal: 64 to 96 counts (67 nominal)
Detector Cal: 70 nominal
Sampler Cal:
70 nominal
Displays values of DAC settings used to center the RF input signal at the midpoint of the
analog-to-digital converter's input range (+2VDC). Values apply across full 80 dB gain
range. Calibration performed when gage is powered on.
Specification: DACs attempt to compensate for DC offset at 0, 40 and 80 dB. A
<Fail> condition occurs after four attempts if error > 1 count of the analog-to-digital
converter (~ 7.8 mV).
Battery:
Displays value of the battery voltage measured when gage is turned on and charger is not
connected. A <Pass> or <Fail> message is not included because the gage will not power
on during the <Fail> condition.
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8.6.4
8.7
Getting Help
Application, sales or problem solving assistance is available directly from PanametricsNDTTM Customer Service.
Panametrics-NDT will repair any Model 25DL PLUS gage at its Waltham,
Massachusetts, USA factory. In addition, some local Panametrics-NDT dealers and
agents are able to do repairs at customer sites or at their own facilities.
Replacement parts and accessories for the Model 25DL PLUS are available from
Panametrics-NDT. See Appendix F - Accessories and Replacement Parts on page 217.
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Case Material
Size
Weight
2.1 lbs.
Connectors
Hand Strap
Temperature
Case
Splash proof.
Battery
Charger
Keyboard
Power
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Display
Physical
Dot Size:
0.36mm x 0.36mm.
Color:
Backlight
Information
Displayed
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Measurement
Box 1:
Normal
Box 2:
Differential Mode
Percentage Differential
Measure Mode 1
Measure Mode 2
Measure Mode 3
Maximum Value
Minimum Value
Box 3:
Box 4:
LOS
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Measurement
LOS
Measurement Mode
Flag
Update Rate
Measurement
Performance
Mode
Thickness
Range
NSQ
0.080 to
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Measurement
Resolution
Measurement
Display Update
Rate
Material
Velocity Range
Material
Velocity
Resolution
Differential Ref.
Range
Differential Ref.
Resolution
Alarm Setpoints
Range
Alarm Setpoints
Resolution
Datalogger
Information
Stored
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ID number
Thickness value
Unit
LOS/Measurement condition
Differential mode, Differential
Reference value
Alarm mode, Low and Hi alarm
reference values
Minimum/Maximum reading
Velocity value
Transducer type
Waveform image (A-Scan, if selected)
Comments
Source: Downloaded or stored
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NSS
Storage
Capacity
Identification
Number
Size: 1 to 16 characters
Character Set: 0 thru 9, A thru Z, * # : , / . space
Data Base
Structure
File Creator
(Matrix Maker)
Incremental
Sequential (Defined by Starting and Ending
ID#)
Sequential with custom points
2-D Grid
2-D Grid with custom points
3-D Grid
3-D Custom
File Utilities
Open
Create
Copy
Delete
Send
Edit-Rename
Note-Copy
Reports:
File summary with Statistics
Min/Max Summary
File comparisons
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File Output
Format
Features
Communication
Protocol:
Baud:
Word Length:
Stop Bits:
Parity:
Agency
Approval
CE.
Units
Resolution
Functions
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NST
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Echo Detection
Methods
NSU
Min Mode
Max Mode
Hold/blank
Differential
Alarm
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Calibration
View and/or set the material velocity by pressing [VEL] from the Measure
mode, or by selecting MatlVel from the Setup Parameter List.
View and/or set the Zero Calibration by pressing [ZERO] from the Measure
mode, or by selecting Zero from the Setup Parameter List.
Preform the Velocity and/or Zero Calibration by entering the known
thickness(es) of test block(s) while measuring the block(s).
Application Setups
Application Setups are a set of stored configurations of the gage parameters for
various measurement applications. Setups are optimized for such application
features as material, thickness range, and required accuracy or resolution.
When the gage is turned on, the last Setup used is automatically selected and
the gage is ready to make similar measurements.
If the application has changed, choose an Application Setup name based on the
new application (refer to Table 11 on page 169).
Note:
A transducer of the type specified for the selected setup should be plugged
into the gage.
Setup Name
Probe Type
Typical Application
DEFM1-20.0/M116
M116
DEFM1-10.0/M112
M112
DEFM1-5.0/M110
M110
DEFM1-5.0/M109
M109
DEFM1-2.25/M106
M106
DEFM1-10.0/M1016
M1016
DEFM1-2.25/M1036
M1036
DEFM2-20.0/M208
M208
Table 11
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Setup Name
Probe Type
Typical Application
DEFM3-20.0/M208
M208
DEFP2-20.0/M208
M208
DEFM2-10.0/M202
M202
DEFM3-10.0/M202
M202
DEFP2-10.0/M202
M202
DEFP2-15.0/V260
V260
DEFM3-15.0/V260
V260
DEFP2-5.0/M206
M206
DEFM2-5.0/M206
M206
DEFM3-5.0/M206
M206
DEFP2-2.25/M207
M207
DEFM2-2.25/M207
M207
DEFM3-2.25 /M207
M207
DEFP2-20.0/M316
M316
DEFM3-20.0/M316
M316
DEFP2-10.0/M312
M312
DEFM3-10.0/M312
M312
Note: The maximum thickness measuring capability on plastics depends on the attenuation
characteristics of the material.
Table 11
Setup Quantity
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Name
Description
Units/Resolutions/Range
Mode
1, 2 or 3.
ProbeType
Transducer type
PulserPwr
Pulser power
MaxGain
InitGain
TDGSlope
MBBlank
EchWindow
Echo1Detect
+ or -
Echo2Detect
+ or -
IFBLANK
M3Blnk
MatlVel
Zero
0 -999.99.
Setup Name
Table 12
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General
Display
Keypad
Transducers
Physical
Size:
NTO
Battery Description
Charger
Optional
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General
List Of Special
Functions
Measurement:
Beeper (on* or off)
Inactive time (on* or off)
Language (English*, Spanish, German, French)
Radix (period* or comma)
Waveform (unfill* or fill)
Backlight mode (normal* or auto)
Supv lock (off* or on)
Save key (thk* or thk & wf)
ID overwrite (off* or on)
Quick setup (off* or on)
* indicates the parameter default
Communication:
Baud (192000*, 9600, 4800, 2400, 1200)
Stop bits (1* or 2)
Parity (none*, odd, or even)
Comm protocol (multiple* or single)
Output format (F1*, F2, F3, F4, F5)
* indicates the parameter default
Diagnostic:
Keypad
Video
Hardware status
Hardware control
Error status
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RESETS
Measure Reset: (default values)
Std. resolution
4Hz Measure rate
Diff. value 0.000
Diff mode OFF
Display blank
Inactive time on
Alarm off
Low alarm 0.000
High alarm 20.000
Min off
Max off
Backlight off
Communication Reset: (default values)
Baud: 19200
Stop bit: 1
Parity: none
Comm protocol: multiple
Output format: F1
Dbase Reset:
This reset function clears the entire data base. Use
CAUTION: this function will erase all stored data, which
cannot be recalled.
Master Reset:
Performs all Measurement, Communications and Dbase
resets simultaneously.
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Material
V (in./usec)
V (mm/usec)
Ref
0.4013
10.19
Aluminum, rolled
0.253
6.420
Aluminum,6061T6
0.251
6.383
Beryllium
0.5073
12.89
0.1850
4.700
0.1726
4.385
Copper, rolled
0.1972
5.010
Duraluminum, 17S
0.2487
6.320
Fused Silica
0.2349
5.968
Fused Silica
0.2335
5.932
Glass, crown
0.2008
5.100
Glass, flint
0.1567
3.980
Glass, pyrex
0.2220
5.640
Iron, Armco
0.2345
5.960
Lead, rolled
0.0771
1.960
Lucite
0.1055
2.680
0.2270
5.770
Molybdenum
0.247
6.25
Monel
0.2105
5.350
Nickel
0.2377
6.040
Nylon
0.1031
2.735
Polyethylene
0.0705
1.950
Table 13
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Material
V (in./usec)
V (mm/usec)
Ref
Polystyrene
0.0925
2.350
0.0373
0.948
0.2259
5.734
Steel, mild
0.2346
5.960
Steel, 1% C
0.2339
5.940
Steel, 1% C, hardened
0.2305
5.854
0.2278
5.790
Titanium
0.237
5.99
Tungsten, drawn
0.2129
5.410
Uranium
0.133
3.37
Water
0.0590
1.498
Zinc, rolled
0.1657
4.210
Zinc, extruded
0.1756
4.460
Table 13
References
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The Input-Output (I/O) connector, a 6 position circular LEMO style receptacle, is located
in the center of the top of the Model 25DL PLUS. The mating connector inserts into the
I/O connector with the red dot upward and pushed straight in until it snaps into place. To
withdraw, pull the collet to release the latch and pull straight out.
Panametrics-NDTTM provides cables to connect the Model 25DL PLUS to devices with
standard DB-25 male and female connectors and also the IBM PC-AT 9 male pin serial I/
O connector. Use the information in Table 14 on page 177 as a reference to verify
particular equipment compatibility with the Model 25DL PLUS, and as an aid in
constructing a custom cable if necessary.
Model 25DL
PLUS I/O
Connector
Wire Name
Signal Name
IBM PC-AT
Connector
STD DB25
Pin #
Foil/tinned
copper
Ground
Red
Orange
Data to Gage
Yellow
Do not connect
Green
Blue
DSR to Gage
20
Table 14
Equipment Compatibility
Panametrics-NDTTM
Length
(Meters)
Cable Connector
Stock No.
Part No.
704-689-01
36DLC/9F-6
704-690-01
36DLC/25M-6
25 Pin Male D
704-691-01
36DLC/25F-6
704-689-02
36DLC/9F-12
12
704-690-02
36DLC/25M12
12
25 Pin Male D
704-691-02
36DLC/25F12
12
Table 15
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Length
(Feet)
NTT
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Panametrics-NDTTM
Stock No.
Part No.
704-718-06
36DLC/9M/
PR-6
Length
(Feet)
Length
(Meters)
Cable Connector
Table 15
Note:
Custom cables with a user specified terminal connector may be ordered from
GE Panametrics.
Data is transmitted on one line (data out of gage) and received on another line (data into
gage). Transfer is asynchronous serial. Baud rate, word length, stop bits and parity are
selectable from the keyboard. Data consists of ASCII coded character strings.
Signal levels are RS-232 C/D compatible. Mark is less than -2.5 volts. Space is greater
than +2.5V. The maximum output signal range is 5.50 volts. The maximum input signal
range is 20 volts.
The following two hardware handshake lines are included:
NTU
DTR:
The gage sets DTR low (<-2.5V) when it is not able to receive data. DTR is high
(>+2.5V) at all times.
DSR:
A high (>+2.5V) supplied by the external device (or by being connected to the
DTR line) enables the gage to transmit data. A low (<-2.5V) supplied by the
external device, or by being connected to the RTS line, prevents the gage from
transmitting data.
Note:
If the external device does not provide the proper DSR signal, then you must
connect DTR to DSR (jump pin 6 to pin 20 in the 25 position cable
connector), or in the 25 pin connector on the attached equipment.
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Format
File
ID
Thickness Wave- Setup
Header Header Table
forms Table
F-1
F-2
F-3
F-4
F-5
X
X
F-7
F-8
F-9
F-10
F-11
Table 16
Rate
Reduction
F-6
F-12
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Appsetup
Note
Statistics
Table
Table
X
X
X
X
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Format - F1
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table and note table.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
0123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789
FILE NAME: A0000001
FILE TYPE: INCREMENTAL
FILE DESCRIPTION: DEMO OUTPUT FORMAT
INSPECTOR ID: PANAMETRICS-NDTTM TESTER 9999999999999
LOCATION NOTE: WALTHAM MA 02453 USA
FILE DELETE PROTECTION: ON
OK
IDENTIFIER THICKNESS UNITS FLAGS NOTES SU #
0000000001
0.289 IN MD-1WF AB 0002
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
00 1F 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 2D 2D 53 32 53 20 3B 3B 61 61 79 79 7B
6B 7B 6B 71 71 7D 7D 83 7E 83 7C 7E 7C 7E 7E 80 80 82 80 82
7F 80 7F 80 80 80 80 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 82 81 81 81 81
81 81 81 81 81 82 81 82 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81
81 81 81 81 81 82 81 82 81 81 81 82 81 82 81 81 81 81 81 82
82 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82
82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 81 82
81 81 81 82 81 81 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 81 81 82 82 82 82 82
82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 81 82 82 82
81 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82
82 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 82 82
82 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 81 82
82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82
82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 83
83 88 88 A7 A7 B3 A5 B3 7B A5 32 7B 32 3C 3C 5A 5A 74 74 7D
7A 7D 7D 8C 8C 9D 9D A8 9F A8 96 9F 90 96 8C 90 82 8C 7C 82
7A 7C 7A 7A 7A 7B 7B 7C 7C 7C 7C 7D 7D 7E 7E 82 82 82 82 83
83 83 82 83 82 83 83 83 83 83 82 83 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82
81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 83 82 83 82 82 82 82
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 0.40
DETECTION MARKER1 = 163
NUM
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Format - F1 (Continued)
This format includes file header, 25DL PLUS thickness table with waveforms (whenever present), setup
table and note table.
DETECTION MARKER2 = 0
MAIN BANG BLANK END = 28
ECHO WINDOW END = 207
INTERFACE BLANK START = 0
INTERFACE BLANK END = 0
MODE3 BLANK START = 0
MODE3 BLANK END = 0
RECTIFICATION = RF
0000000002
0.387 IN MD-1WF CD 0002
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
00 1E 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 4E 02 4E 4C 79 5C 71 71 82
7A 7E 7E 80 7E 7F 7F 80 7F 81 80 81 80 81 80 81 81 81 80 81
80 81 81 81 81 82 81 82 81 81 81 82 81 81 81 81 81 82 82 82
82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82
81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 83
82 82 81 82 81 82 81 81 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82
81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 83 81 82 82 82
81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82 82 A1
91 B0 30 91 30 72 72 86 86 AD 90 A9 7E 90 77 7E 77 7B 7B 7E
7E 82 82 83 82 83 82 83 82 82 82 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 82 82
82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 80 83 80 82 82 82
81 82 81 82 80 82 7F 80 7F 81 81 83 83 85 85 86 83 85 80 83
7F 80 80 80 80 81 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 81 82
82 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 81 82
82 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 81 83 82 83 82 83 82 82 81 82 80 81
81 81 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 83 82 83 82 83 83 93 74 94 56 74
61 97 86 97 82 8B 7A 82 7B 82 82 85 85 86 82 85 80 82 80 81
81 82 82 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82 82 82
81 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 81 82
80 81 7F 81 81 84 84 85 82 84 80 82 80 81 81 82 82 82 82 83
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 1.00
DETECTION MARKER1 = 89
DETECTION MARKER2 = 0
MAIN BANG BLANK END = 16
ECHO WINDOW END = 207
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Format - F1 (Continued)
This format includes file header, 25DL PLUS thickness table with waveforms (whenever present), setup
table and note table.
NUO
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Format - F1 (Continued)
This format includes file header, 25DL PLUS thickness table with waveforms (whenever present), setup
table and note table.
m~=@=VNMJONM`
NUP
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Format - F2
This format includes file header, 25DL PLUS thickness table, setup table and note table and excludes
waveform.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
0123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789
FILE NAME: A0000001
FILE TYPE: INCREMENTAL
FILE DESCRIPTION: DEMO OUTPUT FORMAT
INSPECTOR ID: PANAMETRICS-NDT TESTER 9999999999999
LOCATION NOTE: WALTHAM MA 02453 USA
FILE DELETE PROTECTION: ON
OK
IDENTIFIER
0000000001
0000000002
0000000003
OK
THICKNESS
0.289 IN
0.387 IN
0.437 IN
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Format - F3
This format includes 25DL PLUS thickness table with waveforms (whenever present) setup table,
application setup table and note table and excludes fileheader.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
0123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789
IDENTIFIER THICKNESS UNITS FLAGS NOTES SU #
0000000001
0.289 IN MD-1WF AB 0002
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
00 1F 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 2D 2D 53 32 53 20 3B 3B 61 61 79 79 7B
6B 7B 6B 71 71 7D 7D 83 7E 83 7C 7E 7C 7E 7E 80 80 82 80 82
7F 80 7F 80 80 80 80 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 82 81 81 81 81
81 81 81 81 81 82 81 82 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81
81 81 81 81 81 82 81 82 81 81 81 82 81 82 81 81 81 81 81 82
82 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82
82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 81 82
81 81 81 82 81 81 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 81 81 82 82 82 82 82
82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 81 82 82 82
81 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82
82 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 82 82
82 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 81 82
82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82
82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 83
83 88 88 A7 A7 B3 A5 B3 7B A5 32 7B 32 3C 3C 5A 5A 74 74 7D
7A 7D 7D 8C 8C 9D 9D A8 9F A8 96 9F 90 96 8C 90 82 8C 7C 82
7A 7C 7A 7A 7A 7B 7B 7C 7C 7C 7C 7D 7D 7E 7E 82 82 82 82 83
83 83 82 83 82 83 83 83 83 83 82 83 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82
81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 83 82 83 82 82 82 82
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 0.40
DETECTION MARKER1 = 163
DETECTION MARKER2 = 0
MAIN BANG BLANK END = 28
ECHO WINDOW END = 207
INTERFACE BLANK START = 0
INTERFACE BLANK END = 0
MODE3 BLANK START = 0
MODE3 BLANK END = 0
RECTIFICATION = RF
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Format - F3 (Continued)
This format includes 25DL PLUS thickness table with waveforms (whenever present) setup table,
application setup table and note table and excludes fileheader.
0000000002
0.387 IN MD-1WF CD 0002
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
00 1E 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 4E 02 4E 4C 79 5C 71 71 82
7A 7E 7E 80 7E 7F 7F 80 7F 81 80 81 80 81 80 81 81 81 80 81
80 81 81 81 81 82 81 82 81 81 81 82 81 81 81 81 81 82 82 82
82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82
81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 83
82 82 81 82 81 82 81 81 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82
81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 83 81 82 82 82
81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82 82 A1
91 B0 30 91 30 72 72 86 86 AD 90 A9 7E 90 77 7E 77 7B 7B 7E
7E 82 82 83 82 83 82 83 82 82 82 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 82 82
82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 80 83 80 82 82 82
81 82 81 82 80 82 7F 80 7F 81 81 83 83 85 85 86 83 85 80 83
7F 80 80 80 80 81 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 81 82
82 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 81 82
82 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 81 83 82 83 82 83 82 82 81 82 80 81
81 81 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 83 82 83 82 83 83 93 74 94 56 74
61 97 86 97 82 8B 7A 82 7B 82 82 85 85 86 82 85 80 82 80 81
81 82 82 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82 82 82
81 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 81 82
80 81 7F 81 81 84 84 85 82 84 80 82 80 81 81 82 82 82 82 83
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 1.00
DETECTION MARKER1 = 89
DETECTION MARKER2 = 0
MAIN BANG BLANK END = 16
ECHO WINDOW END = 207
INTERFACE BLANK START = 0
INTERFACE BLANK END = 0
MODE3 BLANK START = 0
MODE3 BLANK END = 0
RECTIFICATION = RF
0000000003
0.437
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
NUS
IN
MD-1WF
0002
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Format - F3 (Continued)
This format includes 25DL PLUS thickness table with waveforms (whenever present) setup table,
application setup table and note table and excludes fileheader.
00 1E 00 00 00 4F 00 7A 59 82 7A 81 7E 80 7F 81 80 81 80 81
80 81 80 81 80 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 80 82 80 82 81 82
81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 83 81 82 81 82 81 82
81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82
81 82 81 83 82 83 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 AE
33 AE 5D AB 84 AB 76 84 7A 81 81 83 82 83 81 82 81 82 81 82
81 83 82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82
80 81 80 85 81 85 80 81 80 81 80 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82
81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 83 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82
82 82 81 82 81 81 81 82 82 83 81 83 81 82 81 85 59 91 59 98
7E 8A 7A 84 83 85 80 83 80 82 82 82 81 83 81 82 81 82 81 82
81 82 82 82 82 82 81 83 81 83 81 82 81 82 81 82 80 82 81 84
81 84 80 81 81 83 81 83 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 83 81 82 81 83
81 82 81 82 81 82 81 83 81 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 83 80 83
80 82 82 83 82 82 81 82 82 83 82 83 82 88 70 88 78 90 7B 83
83 88 80 83 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 83 81 82 81 82 81 83
83 84 81 83 80 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82 81 83 81 84 81 82
81 83 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82
81 82 82 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 81 83 80 82 82 82
81 82 81 83 81 83 81 82 81 83 7D 85 7A 8A 79 86 83 85 82 84
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 2.00
DETECTION MARKER1 = 58
DETECTION MARKER2 = 0
MAIN BANG BLANK END = 12
ECHO WINDOW END = 207
INTERFACE BLANK START = 0
INTERFACE BLANK END = 0
MODE3 BLANK START = 0
MODE3 BLANK END = 0
RECTIFICATION = RF
OK
SU # VEL(/uS) DIFF LO-ALM HI-ALM UNITS
0002 0.22600 1.000 20.000 30.000 IN
OK
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Format - F3 (Continued)
This format includes 25DL PLUS thickness table with waveforms (whenever present) setup table,
application setup table and note table and excludes fileheader.
CODE COMMENT
A 001
B 002
C 003
D 004
OK
NUU
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Format - F4
This format includes only thickness information.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
0123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789
+0.289
+0.387
+0.437
Format - F5
This format includes 25DL PLUS thickness table, setup table and excludes fileheader and waveform.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
0123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789
IDENTIFIER THICKNESS UNITS FLAGS SU #
0000000001
0.289 IN MD-1WF 0002
0000000002
0.387 IN MD-1WF 0002
0000000003
0.437 IN MD-1WF 0002
OK
SU # VEL(/uS) DIFF LO-ALM HI-ALM UNITS
0002 0.22600 1.000 20.000 30.000 IN
OK
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NUV
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Format - F6
This format includes 25DL PLUS thickness table (no id header) with waveforms (whenever present),
setup table, application setup table and statistics and excludes fileheader and note table.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
0123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789
0000000001
0.289 IN MD-1WF
0002
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
00 1F 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 2D 2D 53 32 53 20 3B 3B 61 61 79 79 7B
6B 7B 6B 71 71 7D 7D 83 7E 83 7C 7E 7C 7E 7E 80 80 82 80 82
7F 80 7F 80 80 80 80 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 82 81 81 81 81
81 81 81 81 81 82 81 82 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81
81 81 81 81 81 82 81 82 81 81 81 82 81 82 81 81 81 81 81 82
82 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82
82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 81 82
81 81 81 82 81 81 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 81 81 82 82 82 82 82
82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 81 82 82 82
81 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82
82 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 82 82
82 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 81 82
82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82
82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 83
83 88 88 A7 A7 B3 A5 B3 7B A5 32 7B 32 3C 3C 5A 5A 74 74 7D
7A 7D 7D 8C 8C 9D 9D A8 9F A8 96 9F 90 96 8C 90 82 8C 7C 82
7A 7C 7A 7A 7A 7B 7B 7C 7C 7C 7C 7D 7D 7E 7E 82 82 82 82 83
83 83 82 83 82 83 83 83 83 83 82 83 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82
81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 83 82 83 82 82 82 82
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 0.40
DETECTION MARKER1 = 163
DETECTION MARKER2 = 0
MAIN BANG BLANK END = 28
ECHO WINDOW END = 207
INTERFACE BLANK START = 0
INTERFACE BLANK END = 0
MODE3 BLANK START = 0
MODE3 BLANK END = 0
RECTIFICATION = RF
NVM
^=a=J=a~~=l=c~
Format - F6 (Continued)
This format includes 25DL PLUS thickness table (no id header) with waveforms (whenever present),
setup table, application setup table and statistics and excludes fileheader and note table.
0000000002
0.387 IN MD-1WF
0002
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
00 1E 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 4E 02 4E 4C 79 5C 71 71 82
7A 7E 7E 80 7E 7F 7F 80 7F 81 80 81 80 81 80 81 81 81 80 81
80 81 81 81 81 82 81 82 81 81 81 82 81 81 81 81 81 82 82 82
82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82
81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 83
82 82 81 82 81 82 81 81 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82
81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 83 81 82 82 82
81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82 82 A1
91 B0 30 91 30 72 72 86 86 AD 90 A9 7E 90 77 7E 77 7B 7B 7E
7E 82 82 83 82 83 82 83 82 82 82 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 82 82
82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 80 83 80 82 82 82
81 82 81 82 80 82 7F 80 7F 81 81 83 83 85 85 86 83 85 80 83
7F 80 80 80 80 81 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 81 82
82 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 81 82
82 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 81 83 82 83 82 83 82 82 81 82 80 81
81 81 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 83 82 83 82 83 83 93 74 94 56 74
61 97 86 97 82 8B 7A 82 7B 82 82 85 85 86 82 85 80 82 80 81
81 82 82 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82 82 82
81 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 81 82
80 81 7F 81 81 84 84 85 82 84 80 82 80 81 81 82 82 82 82 83
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 1.00
DETECTION MARKER1 = 89
DETECTION MARKER2 = 0
MAIN BANG BLANK END = 16
ECHO WINDOW END = 207
INTERFACE BLANK START = 0
INTERFACE BLANK END = 0
MODE3 BLANK START = 0
MODE3 BLANK END = 0
RECTIFICATION = RF
0000000003
0.437
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
m~=@=VNMJONM`
IN
MD-1WF
0002
NVN
j=ORai=mirp
Format - F6 (Continued)
This format includes 25DL PLUS thickness table (no id header) with waveforms (whenever present),
setup table, application setup table and statistics and excludes fileheader and note table.
00 1E 00 00 00 4F 00 7A 59 82 7A 81 7E 80 7F 81 80 81 80 81
80 81 80 81 80 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 80 82 80 82 81 82
81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 83 81 82 81 82 81 82
81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82
81 82 81 83 82 83 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 AE
33 AE 5D AB 84 AB 76 84 7A 81 81 83 82 83 81 82 81 82 81 82
81 83 82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82
80 81 80 85 81 85 80 81 80 81 80 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82
81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 83 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82
82 82 81 82 81 81 81 82 82 83 81 83 81 82 81 85 59 91 59 98
7E 8A 7A 84 83 85 80 83 80 82 82 82 81 83 81 82 81 82 81 82
81 82 82 82 82 82 81 83 81 83 81 82 81 82 81 82 80 82 81 84
81 84 80 81 81 83 81 83 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 83 81 82 81 83
81 82 81 82 81 82 81 83 81 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 83 80 83
80 82 82 83 82 82 81 82 82 83 82 83 82 88 70 88 78 90 7B 83
83 88 80 83 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 83 81 82 81 82 81 83
83 84 81 83 80 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82 81 83 81 84 81 82
81 83 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82
81 82 82 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 81 83 80 82 82 82
81 82 81 83 81 83 81 82 81 83 7D 85 7A 8A 79 86 83 85 82 84
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 2.00
DETECTION MARKER1 = 58
DETECTION MARKER2 = 0
MAIN BANG BLANK END = 12
ECHO WINDOW END = 207
INTERFACE BLANK START = 0
INTERFACE BLANK END = 0
MODE3 BLANK START = 0
MODE3 BLANK END = 0
RECTIFICATION = RF
OK
SU # VEL(/uS) DIFF LO-ALM HI-ALM UNITS
0002 0.22600 1.000 20.000 30.000 IN
OK
NVO
^=a=J=a~~=l=c~
Format - F6 (Continued)
This format includes 25DL PLUS thickness table (no id header) with waveforms (whenever present),
setup table, application setup table and statistics and excludes fileheader and note table.
m~=@=VNMJONM`
NVP
j=ORai=mirp
Format - F7
This is in conformance with the 26DL PLUS 16-character id format. This format includes 26DL PLUS
thickness table (no id header) in 16- character id format with waveforms (whenever present) and setup
table and note table.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
0123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789
0000000001
0.289 IN MD-1W- 0002
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
00 00 00 00 00 00 04 13 17 23
23 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 34 37 34 15 24
28 35 35 30 28 24 24 24 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 0.40
DETECTION MARKER1 = 81
DETECTION MARKER2 = 0
MAIN BANG BLANK END = 14
ECHO WINDOW END = 103
INTERFACE BLANK START = 0
INTERFACE BLANK END = 0
MODE3 BLANK START = 0
MODE3 BLANK END = 0
RECTIFICATION = RF
0000000002
0.387 IN
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
00 00 12 23 25 25 25 25 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 33
37 26 36 29 24 25 25 25 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 26 26
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
NVQ
MD-1W- 0002
^=a=J=a~~=l=c~
Format - F7 (Continued)
This is in conformance with the 26DL PLUS 16-character id format. This format includes 26DL PLUS
thickness table (no id header) in 16- character id format with waveforms (whenever present) and setup
table and note table.
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 29 30
30 27 26 26 25 25 25 25 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 25 26 26 25 25
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 1.00
DETECTION MARKER1 = 44
DETECTION MARKER2 = 0
MAIN BANG BLANK END = 8
ECHO WINDOW END = 103
INTERFACE BLANK START = 0
INTERFACE BLANK END = 0
MODE3 BLANK START = 0
MODE3 BLANK END = 0
RECTIFICATION = RF
0000000003
0.437 IN MD-1W- 0002
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
00 23 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
25 25 25 25 36 36 35 25 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 26 26 25 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 26 31
27 26 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 26
26 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
25 25 25 27 29 27 25 25 25 25
26 25 25 25 26 25 25 25 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 26 27 26
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 2.00
DETECTION MARKER1 = 29
DETECTION MARKER2 = 0
MAIN BANG BLANK END = 6
ECHO WINDOW END = 103
INTERFACE BLANK START = 0
INTERFACE BLANK END = 0
MODE3 BLANK START = 0
m~=@=VNMJONM`
NVR
j=ORai=mirp
Format - F7 (Continued)
This is in conformance with the 26DL PLUS 16-character id format. This format includes 26DL PLUS
thickness table (no id header) in 16- character id format with waveforms (whenever present) and setup
table and note table.
NVS
^=a=J=a~~=l=c~
Format - F8
This is in conformance with the 26DL PLUS 16-character id format. This format includes 26DL PLUS
thickness table (no id header) in 16-character id format without waveforms, setup table and note table.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
0123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789
0000000001
0.289 IN MD-1W- 0002
0000000002
0.387 IN MD-1W- 0002
0000000003
0.437 IN MD-1W- 0002
OK
SU # VEL(/uS) DIFF LO-ALM HI-ALM UNITS
0002 0.22600 1.000 20.000 30.000 IN
OK
CODE COMMENT
A 001
B 002
C 003
D 004
OK
m~=@=VNMJONM`
NVT
j=ORai=mirp
Format - F9
This is in conformance with the 26DL PLUS 12-character id format. This format includes 26DL PLUS
thickness table with waveforms (whenever present) in 12-character id format and setup table.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
0123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789
IDENTIFIER THICKNESS UNITS FLAGS SU #
0000000001 0.289 IN MD-1WA 0002
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
00 00 00 00 00 00 04 13 17 23
23 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 34 37 34 15 24
28 35 35 30 28 24 24 24 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 0.40
DETECTION MARKER1 = 81
DETECTION MARKER2 = 0
MAIN BANG BLANK END = 14
ECHO WINDOW END = 103
INTERFACE BLANK START = 0
INTERFACE BLANK END = 0
MODE3 BLANK START = 0
MODE3 BLANK END = 0
RECTIFICATION = RF
0000000002 0.387 IN MD-1WC 0002
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
00 00 12 23 25 25 25 25 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 33
37 26 36 29 24 25 25 25 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 26 26
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
NVU
^=a=J=a~~=l=c~
Format - F9 (Continued)
This is in conformance with the 26DL PLUS 12-character id format. This format includes 26DL PLUS
thickness table with waveforms (whenever present) in 12-character id format and setup table.
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 29 30
30 27 26 26 25 25 25 25 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 25 26 26 25 25
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 1.00
DETECTION MARKER1 = 44
DETECTION MARKER2 = 0
MAIN BANG BLANK END = 8
ECHO WINDOW END = 103
INTERFACE BLANK START = 0
INTERFACE BLANK END = 0
MODE3 BLANK START = 0
MODE3 BLANK END = 0
RECTIFICATION = RF
0000000003 0.437 IN MD-1W- 0002
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
00 23 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
25 25 25 25 36 36 35 25 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 26 26 25 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 26 31
27 26 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 26
26 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
25 25 25 27 29 27 25 25 25 25
26 25 25 25 26 25 25 25 25 25
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 26 27 26
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 2.00
DETECTION MARKER1 = 29
DETECTION MARKER2 = 0
MAIN BANG BLANK END = 6
ECHO WINDOW END = 103
INTERFACE BLANK START = 0
INTERFACE BLANK END = 0
MODE3 BLANK START = 0
m~=@=VNMJONM`
NVV
j=ORai=mirp
Format - F9 (Continued)
This is in conformance with the 26DL PLUS 12-character id format. This format includes 26DL PLUS
thickness table with waveforms (whenever present) in 12-character id format and setup table.
Format - F10
This is in conformance with the 26DL PLUS 12-character id format. This format includes 26DL PLUS
thickness table without waveforms in 12- character id format and setup table.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
0123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789
IDENTIFIER THICKNESS UNITS FLAGS SU #
0000000001 0.289 IN MD-1WA 0002
0000000002 0.387 IN MD-1WC 0002
0000000003 0.437 IN MD-1W- 0002
OK
SU # VEL(/uS) DIFF LO-ALM HI-ALM UNITS
0002 0.22600 1.000 20.000 30.000 IN
OK
OMM
^=a=J=a~~=l=c~
Format - F11
This is a special format for the reduction rate. This includes everything except the header.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
01234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456
IDENTIFIER THICKNESS UNITS FLAGS NOTES SU # REDUCTION(%)
0000000001
0.289 IN MD-1WF AB 0002 71.1
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
00 1F 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 2D 2D 53 32 53 20 3B 3B 61 61 79 79 7B
6B 7B 6B 71 71 7D 7D 83 7E 83 7C 7E 7C 7E 7E 80 80 82 80 82
7F 80 7F 80 80 80 80 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 82 81 81 81 81
81 81 81 81 81 82 81 82 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81
81 81 81 81 81 82 81 82 81 81 81 82 81 82 81 81 81 81 81 82
82 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82
82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 81 82
81 81 81 82 81 81 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 81 81 82 82 82 82 82
82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 81 82 82 82
81 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82
82 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 82 82
82 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 81 82
82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82
82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 83
83 88 88 A7 A7 B3 A5 B3 7B A5 32 7B 32 3C 3C 5A 5A 74 74 7D
7A 7D 7D 8C 8C 9D 9D A8 9F A8 96 9F 90 96 8C 90 82 8C 7C 82
7A 7C 7A 7A 7A 7B 7B 7C 7C 7C 7C 7D 7D 7E 7E 82 82 82 82 83
83 83 82 83 82 83 83 83 83 83 82 83 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82
81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 83 82 83 82 82 82 82
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 0.40
DETECTION MARKER1 = 163
DETECTION MARKER2 = 0
MAIN BANG BLANK END = 28
ECHO WINDOW END = 207
INTERFACE BLANK START = 0
INTERFACE BLANK END = 0
MODE3 BLANK START = 0
MODE3 BLANK END = 0
RECTIFICATION = RF
m~=@=VNMJONM`
OMN
j=ORai=mirp
0000000002
0.387 IN MD-1WF CD 0002 61.3
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
00 1E 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 4E 02 4E 4C 79 5C 71 71 82
7A 7E 7E 80 7E 7F 7F 80 7F 81 80 81 80 81 80 81 81 81 80 81
80 81 81 81 81 82 81 82 81 81 81 82 81 81 81 81 81 82 82 82
82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82
81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 83
82 82 81 82 81 82 81 81 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82
81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 83 81 82 82 82
81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82 82 A1
91 B0 30 91 30 72 72 86 86 AD 90 A9 7E 90 77 7E 77 7B 7B 7E
7E 82 82 83 82 83 82 83 82 82 82 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 82 82
82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 80 83 80 82 82 82
81 82 81 82 80 82 7F 80 7F 81 81 83 83 85 85 86 83 85 80 83
7F 80 80 80 80 81 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 81 82
82 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 81 82
82 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 81 83 82 83 82 83 82 82 81 82 80 81
81 81 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 83 82 83 82 83 83 93 74 94 56 74
61 97 86 97 82 8B 7A 82 7B 82 82 85 85 86 82 85 80 82 80 81
81 82 82 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82 82 82
81 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 81 82
80 81 7F 81 81 84 84 85 82 84 80 82 80 81 81 82 82 82 82 83
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 1.00
DETECTION MARKER1 = 89
DETECTION MARKER2 = 0
MAIN BANG BLANK END = 16
ECHO WINDOW END = 207
INTERFACE BLANK START = 0
INTERFACE BLANK END = 0
MODE3 BLANK START = 0
MODE3 BLANK END = 0
RECTIFICATION = RF
0000000003
0.437 IN MD-1WF
0002 56.3
PIXEL AMPLITUDES
00 1E 00 00 00 4F 00 7A 59 82 7A 81 7E 80 7F 81 80 81 80 81
80 81 80 81 80 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 80 82 80 82 81 82
OMO
^=a=J=a~~=l=c~
81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 83 81 82 81 82 81 82
81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82
81 82 81 83 82 83 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 AE
33 AE 5D AB 84 AB 76 84 7A 81 81 83 82 83 81 82 81 82 81 82
81 83 82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82
80 81 80 85 81 85 80 81 80 81 80 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82
81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 83 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82
82 82 81 82 81 81 81 82 82 83 81 83 81 82 81 85 59 91 59 98
7E 8A 7A 84 83 85 80 83 80 82 82 82 81 83 81 82 81 82 81 82
81 82 82 82 82 82 81 83 81 83 81 82 81 82 81 82 80 82 81 84
81 84 80 81 81 83 81 83 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 83 81 82 81 83
81 82 81 82 81 82 81 83 81 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 83 80 83
80 82 82 83 82 82 81 82 82 83 82 83 82 88 70 88 78 90 7B 83
83 88 80 83 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 83 81 82 81 82 81 83
83 84 81 83 80 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 82 82 81 83 81 84 81 82
81 83 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82
81 82 82 82 82 82 81 82 81 82 81 82 82 82 81 83 80 82 82 82
81 82 81 83 81 83 81 82 81 83 7D 85 7A 8A 79 86 83 85 82 84
ZOOM = FALSE
DELAY = 0.00
RANGE = 2.00
DETECTION MARKER1 = 58
DETECTION MARKER2 = 0
MAIN BANG BLANK END = 12
ECHO WINDOW END = 207
INTERFACE BLANK START = 0
INTERFACE BLANK END = 0
MODE3 BLANK START = 0
MODE3 BLANK END = 0
RECTIFICATION = RF
OK
SU # VEL(/uS) FORMER YEL(%) RED(%) UNITS
0002 0.22600 1.000 20.000 30.000 IN
OK
SETUP NUMBER : 0002
SETUP NAME : USER-2
PROBE TYPE : 4
m~=@=VNMJONM`
OMP
j=ORai=mirp
OMQ
^=a=J=a~~=l=c~
Format - F12
This is in conformance with the 25RR format F6.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
0123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789
0000000001 0.289 71.1
0000000002 0.387 61.3
0000000003 0.437 56.3
m~=@=VNMJONM`
OMR
j=ORai=mirp
Thickness Table: A thickness table consists of a header line, thickness data and
waveform data. The thickness table has some differences in the different formats.
There are six flags associated with each thickness reading in the Thickness Table. In
formats F-1 and F-2, the sixth flag is DN Flag; while in format F-5, the sixth flag
represents a comment code. These are positional and their possible values are shown
below:
Flag
Flag Condition
Remarks
FLAG #1
M = Normal Meas
L = Normal LOS
Measured Echo
Loss Of Signal
FLAG #2
Differential Mode
D-Differential Mode
d -% Differential Mode
Standard Alarm
A-Alarm Mode
H-High Alarm
L-Low Alarm
Percent Previous Mode
p-Alarm Mode
r-Reduction Alarm
g-Growth Alarm
Absolute Previous Alarm Mode
P-Alarm mode
R-Reduction Alarm
G-Growth Alarm
Rate Reduction
G-Alarm Mode with Rate Reduction
Y-Yellow Alarm with Rate Reduction
R-Red Alarm with Rate Reduction
FLAG #3
- = None
m = Minimum
M = Maximum
No Min., No Max.
Minimum reading
Maximum reading
FLAG #4
- = Default Gain
G = Gain Mode
FLAG #5
- = No Waveform
W = Waveform
No stored waveform
Waveform stored
Table 17
OMS
Flag Conditions
^=a=J=a~~=l=c~
Flag
Flag Condition
Remarks
FLAG #6
(F1, F2)
T = DN True
F = DN False
Downloaded or created ID
Data stored
FLAG #6
(F5 to F8)
- = No Comment
A thru Z = Comment Code
No comment stored
Comment code
Table 17
Flag Conditions
A single line consisting of the text OK immediately follows the end of the Thickness
Table.
Setup Table: This table consists of a header line followed by 1 to 32 data lines. There is
one data line for each unique setup listed in the thickness table. In general, many
thicknesses/waveforms may share a common setup. The number of setups is limited to
64. When the setup table is full, any new setups are allocated the #00 and this entry in
the setup table indicates such status. Setup table has some differences in the different
formats.
m~=@=VNMJONM`
OMT
j=ORai=mirp
OMU
^=b=J=o=`=s~=opJOPO
This section describes all Multi-Character commands and illustrates the syntax used with
each command.
Note:
m~=@=VNMJONM`
Commands are case sensitive and, if appropriate, terminated with a carriagereturn line-feed pair i.e., ( /r/n ) .
OMV
j=ORai=mirp
File Directory
This command instructs the gage to send to the host, (the sender of the command) the file
directory that exists on the gage. Refer to Panametrics-NDTTM document 25 series FTP
for details on the format received data.
Command FORMAT:
FILEDIR?\r\n
This command instructs the gage to send to the host, (the sender of the command) a file
that exists on the gage. Refer to Panametrics-NDT document 25 series FTP for details on
the file received by the host.
Command FORMAT:
FILEREAD?\2\r\n
\3
Notes:
\2 is an escape sequence meaning the ASCII data 2 hex, 2 decimal or the STX
character.
\3 is an escape sequence meaning the ASCII data 3 hex, 3 decimal or the ETX
character.
See Panametrics-NDT document 25 series FTP for the definition of a FREAD INFO
block,
File Write
This command instructs the gage to prepare for receiving a file that is sent by the host, (the
sender of the command). Refer to Panametrics-NDTTM document 25 series FTP for details
on the file data format.
Command FORMAT:
FILEWRITE=\2\r\n
\3
Notes:
\2 is an escape sequence meaning the ASCII data 2 hex, 2 decimal or the STX
character.
ONM
^=b=J=o=`=s~=opJOPO
\3 is an escape sequence meaning the ASCII data 3 hex, 3 decimal or the ETX
character.
See Panametrics-NDTTM document 25 series FTP for the definition of the required
INFO blocks used,
File Delete
This command instructs the gage to delete a file that is on the gage. Refer to PanametricsNDT document 25 series FTP for definition of filedelete packet.
Command FORMAT:
FILEDELETE\2\r\n
Communication ProtocolChange
This command instructs the gage to change the communication protocol from multiple to
single.
Command FORMAT:
PROTO=SINGLE\r\n
APPSUDIR?\r\n
This command instructs the gage to send to the host, (the sender of the command) the
application setup that is requested. Refer to Panametrics-NDT document 25 series FTP
for details on the APP SU INDEX block and APP SU INFO block sent to the host.
m~=@=VNMJONM`
ONN
j=ORai=mirp
\3
\r is an escape sequence for carriage return.
\n is an escape sequence for line-feed.
\2 is an escape sequence meaning the ASCII data 2 hex, 2 decimal or the STX
character.
\3 is an escape sequence meaning the ASCII data 3 hex, 3 decimal or the ETX
character.
This command instructs the gage to receive an application setup that is sent to the host,
(the sender of the command). Refer to Panametrics-NDTTM document 25 series FTP for
details on the APP SU INDEX block and APP SU INFO block sent to the host.
Command FORMAT: APPSUWRITE=\2\r\n
APP SU INDEX block
APP SU INFO block
\3
\r is an escape sequence for carriage return.
\ n is an escape sequence for line-feed.
\2 is an escape sequence meaning the ASCII data 2 hex, 2 decimal or the STX
character.
\3 is an escape sequence meaning the ASCII data 3 hex, 3 decimal or the ETX
character.
Notes:
Refer to 26DLP manual for further details.
This command instructs the gage to make the given application setup the active setup.
Refer to Panametrics-NDTTM document 25 series FTP for details on the APP SU INDEX
block.
Command FORMAT:
APPSUWRITE=\2\r\n
ONO
^=b=J=o=`=s~=opJOPO
Units Get
This command instructs the gage to send the current units (IN/MM) to the host.
Command FORMAT:
UNITS?\r\n
Version Get
This command instructs the gage to send the current software version of the gage to the
host.
Command FORMAT:
VER?\r\n
Range Send
This command instructs the gage to do a range send of all of the IDs in the current file to
the host.
Command FORMAT:
ntt
Go to Monitor Mode
MONITOR=GO\r\n
Mode Get
This command instructs the gage to send the current Measurement mode (1,2,3) of the
gage to the host.
Command FORMAT:
m~=@=VNMJONM`
MODE?\r\n
ONP
j=ORai=mirp
Single-Character Commands
This section describes all Single-Character commands and illustrates the syntax used with
each command.
Command Name
ASCII
Character
Dec
Hex
Corresponding
Gage Key
Stroke(s)
Setup Adjust
33
21
[2nd], [1]
Units
35
23
[2nd], [3]
Meas Rate
36
24
[2nd], [4]
Min/Max
37
25
[2nd], [5]
Hold/Blank
&
38
26
[2nd], [7]
Diff
40
28
[2nd], [9]
Sp Mode
41
29
[2nd], [0]
Alarm
42
2A
[2nd], [8]
Number 0
48
30
[0]
Number 1
49
31
[1]
Number 2
50
32
[2]
Number 3
51
33
[3]
Number 4
52
34
[4]
Number 5
53
35
[5]
Number 6
54
36
[6]
Number 7
55
37
[7]
Number 8
56
38
[8]
Number 9
57
39
[9]
Resolution
64
40
[2nd], [2]
LCD Adjust
66
42
[2nd], [Light]
Cal Lock
67
43
[6], [3]
Simultaneously
Slew Down
68
44
[ ]
Clear Memory
69
45
[2nd], [File]
Table 18
ONQ
COMMAND Syntax
Command Syntax
^=b=J=o=`=s~=opJOPO
Command Name
ASCII
Character
Dec
Hex
Corresponding
Gage Key
Stroke(s)
Rectification
70
46
[2nd], [Freeze]
Gain Optimization
71
47
[2nd], [Gain]
Clear Memory
69
45
[2nd], [File]
Rectification
70
46
[2nd], [Freeze]
Gain Optimization
71
47
[2nd], [Gain]
Echo to Echo
72
48
[2nd], [Zoom]
Note
73
49
[2nd], [ID#]
Slew Left
76
4C
[ ]
Escape
77
4D
[2nd], [Meas]
Slew Right
82
52
[ ]
84
54
[2nd], [Send]
Slew up
85
55
[ ]
Zoom
90
5A
[Zoom]
File
92
5C
[File]
Status
94
5E
[2nd], [6]
Alarm
97
61
[2nd], [8]
Light
98
62
[Light]
Cal
99
63
[Cal]
Diff
100
64
[2nd], [9]
Clear Memory
101
65
[2nd], [FILE]
Freeze
102
66
[Freeze]
Recall Setup
103
67
[RECALL
SETUP]
ID
105
69
[ID#]
Delay
108
6C
[2nd], [Range]
Meas
109
6D
[Meas]
Send
110
6E
[Send]
Table 18
m~=@=VNMJONM`
COMMAND Syntax
ONR
j=ORai=mirp
Command Name
COMMAND Syntax
ASCII
Character
Dec
Hex
Corresponding
Gage Key
Stroke(s)
Enter
112
70
[Enter]
Range
114
72
[Range]
Save
115
73
[Save]
Single Send
116
74
[Send]
Units
117
75
[2nd], [3]
Velocity
118
76
[Vel]
119
77
None
Setup Adjust
120
78
[2nd], [1]
Zero
122
7A
[Zero]
Communication
Protocol change
43
2B
None
Note: Changes
comm protocol
from single to
multicharacter.
Table 18
ONS
^=c=J=^=~=o~=m~
Description
Part #
Carrying Case
36DLPLUS/CC
26DLPLUS/HDC
36DLP/SPC/KIT
Manual
910-210
25DLP/PIC
Interface Program
CD-ROM (Standard)
3 1/2" DD Diskette (Upon Request)
WIN25DLPLUS
36PR
36PRE
80PP
36DLP/PS
36DLP/BP
36DLP/AA
Software Upgrade
25DLP/SU
36DLP/RSA/H
36DLP/RSE/H
36DLP/RSA
36DLP/RSE
36DLP/EW
36DLP/BCW
36DLC/9F-6
36DLC/9F-12
36DLC/25M-6
36DLC/25M-12
Table 19
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ONT
j=ORai=mirp
Description
Part #
36DLC/25F-6
36DLC/25F-12
36DLC/9M/PR-6
36CAPLUS
2111
1514
Australia
1515
United Kingdom
1516
Italy
1517
Denmark
1518
1519
COUPLANT
Propylene Glycol
Glycerin
Gel Type
TEST BLOCKS
5-Step, 1018 Steel
English Units; .100", .200", .300", .400", .500"
2214E
2214M
5-Step, Aluminum
English Units; .100", .200", .300", .400", .500"
2213E
2212E
2218E
2218M
Table 19
ONU
^=c=J=^=~=o~=m~
Description
Part #
2219E
2219M
Table 19
m~=@=VNMJONM`
ONV
j=ORai=mirp
OOM
Index
Comment table
creating or editing from a
computer 127
creating or editing from the Model
25DL PLUS 127128
deleting comments 128
Comments 9697
saving 131
Communication mode 7072
Communication parameters 147149
Communication reset 150151, 151
152
Continuous output option 72
Creating files
from a computer 99
from the Model 25DL PLUS 99
100
Custom setups 79
Backlight 47, 67
Bar Code Wand 137138
Battery
AA alkaline 27, 28
charging 2728
internal 6V 27
NiCad battery pack 27
replacing 28
status meter 27
troubleshooting 156
Beeper Tone 65
Blank mode 62
Data
erasing data in an active/open
file 135
saving 130
Data files
creating 98
Data output formats 149150, 179
205
Database
erasing 136137
Datalogger 9395
comment structure 9697
file name header structure 96
file name structure 95
identifier (ID number)
structure 9596
organizing 95
Datalogger resets 150151
DBase reset 152153
DBase tracking 73
Default setup 3739
Delay function 4445
Numerics
m~=@=VNMJONM`
OON
j=ORai=mirp
File
copying 123124
deleting 124126
editing/renaming 126127
erasing 136
opening 122123
File name header structure 96
File name structure 95
File type
2-D Matrix Grid 109113
OOO
Key selection
saving 68
Keypad functions 1925
L
Language 65
M
Maximum Gain
defining 8283
Maximum measure mode 26
Maximum thickness mode 5556
Measurement
troubleshooting 157
Measurement Display Update
Rate 5253
Measurement mode
Mode 1 29
Mode 2 29
Mode 3 30
Measurement Setup mode 64
Backlight 67
Beeper Tone 65
filled trace 6667
Inactive time 65
Language 65
Radix Point 65
Supervisor Lock 68
unfilled trace 6667
Metric units 64
Minimum measure mode 26
Minimum thickness mode 5355
Mode 3 Echo Blank 9091
N
Note
copying 129130
P
Radix Point 65
m~=@=VNMJONM`
Range
adjusting 4344
Receiving files from a
computer 145146
Rectification mode 63
Full Wave 63
Half Wave Negative 63
Half Wave Positive 63
Remote Control
via RS-232 209216
Reports
generating 138140
Resets 75
communication reset 76, 151152
DBase reset 76, 152153
master reset 77
measurement reset 75
Review ID mode 132133
RS-232 cables 146
S
OOP
j=ORai=mirp
TDG Slope
defining 84
Technical specifications 161174
battery and charger 172
datalogger 165167
display 162
functions 167168
general 172
measurement 164165
packaging 161
power 161
special gage functions 173174
Theory of operation 2931
Thickness and Waveform
saving 131
Thickness measurements
making 36
Thickness readings
saving 130
OOQ
Thickness resolution
changing 62
Transducer Setup
uploading/downloading to a
computer 146
Transmitting data to a computer
or printer 141142
Typographic conventions 17
U
Warranty 3
WIN25DL PLUS interface
program 153154
Z
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