VEO Quick Start Guide V17 Release 3 2 0 English 2011-10-13

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Quick Start Guide
Table of Contents
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Introduction to your new device ........................................................................................................................5
Inserting the batteries and charging your veo for the first time ........................................................................6
Booting the device ..............................................................................................................................................7
Connecting the Probes and USB Drives ..............................................................................................................8
Loading and Saving ...........................................................................................................................................10
Starting data acquisition ...................................................................................................................................11
Understanding What you Look At ....................................................................................................................13
Navigating .........................................................................................................................................................16
Adjusting Gain ..................................................................................................................................................17
10 Adjusting the Focus (Focal Laws) ......................................................................................................................17

11 Calibration Wizards ..........................................................................................................................................18
12 Manipulating Cursors (Cartesian Cursor, Angular Cursor, Gate, Box, Extractor) .............................................19
13 Adding Cursors..................................................................................................................................................19
14 Making Measurements with Gates ..................................................................................................................20
15 Moving the A-Scan Extractor ............................................................................................................................20
16 Moving the Top/End View Box .........................................................................................................................20
17 Customizing the Measurements Bar ................................................................................................................21
18 Taking Screenshots and Building Reports ........................................................................................................22
19 Defining Scan Plan Geometry (Cartesian/Axis Reference System) ..................................................................22
19.1 Wedge References .........................................................................................................................................22
19.2 Group Reference ............................................................................................................................................23
19.3 Part Datum .....................................................................................................................................................24
20 Setting up an Encoder or Time Based Scan ......................................................................................................24
21 Setting up an Encoder ......................................................................................................................................25
22 Selecting your Layout with appropriate Views.................................................................................................26
23 Managing files ..................................................................................................................................................27
24 Keypad Reference .............................................................................................................................................27
24.1 Keypad definition table ..................................................................................................................................28
25 Menu Tree ........................................................................................................................................................29
26 Ruler and Axis Color Map .................................................................................................................................31
27 Color Palettes ...................................................................................................................................................31
28 Scan Types ........................................................................................................................................................32
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28.1 Sectorial Scan .................................................................................................................................................32

28.2 Linear Scan .....................................................................................................................................................32
28.3 Mono Scan (Conventional UT) .......................................................................................................................32
28.4 TOFD Scan ......................................................................................................................................................32
29 Example of Phased Array Setup........................................................................................................................33
29.1 Load the configuration ...................................................................................................................................33
29.2 Modify the configuration ...............................................................................................................................34
29.3 Making Measurements ..................................................................................................................................35
29.4 Record Data....................................................................................................................................................35
29.5 Open analysis file ...........................................................................................................................................36
30 Example of Conventional UT Setup ..................................................................................................................37
30.3 Making Measurements ..................................................................................................................................39
31 Example of TOFD Setup ....................................................................................................................................40
31.3 Record Data....................................................................................................................................................42
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Introduction to your new device

It's now time for you to boot your system for the first time. The veo is designed so that the first
experience is as pleasant as possible. Quite obviously, you won't have all the reflexes from start. The
interface is such that you'll learn fast. Really fast.
Before starting, verify that your package includes the following:
Make sure you have the appropriate probes, wedges and encoder for the type of inspection you intend to
perform. You may also use the veo Demo kit, which includes all required accessories to achieve each
scenario described in this document.
Inserting the batteries and charging your veo for the first time
Insert the 2 batteries
Connect the
AC adaptor
Unscrew both battery doors, and insert the 2 batteries. Pull out the AC rubber cap and connect the AC
adaptor. The first charge must last at least 6 hours. The unit can be used while charging. To avoid any
down time when you perform an inspection, we can provide you with an external battery charger, or
additional battery packs.
The veo can operate on a single battery. Also, batteries can be replaced during operation (hot
swappable).
Booting the device

1. Press the ON/OFF (
) key for 4 seconds until you see a flashing indicator (this delay ensures that the
unit does not starts accidentally during shipping and handling).
2. VEO will then barely require 40 seconds for a full cold-boot process.
3. At the end of the boot process, the Graphical-User Interface (GUI) appears, displaying the following
screen:
Connecting the Probes and USB Drives

1. Connect your probe in the appropriate connector.
To connect phased array probe(s), unscrew the protective cap and place it on the back of the unit (over the
CE marking). If you own probes with a different type of connector, Sonatest can provide you with adaptors.
With the appropriate splitter, 2 phased array probes can be connected to the veo.
Adaptors for conventional UT probes (mono-element) are also available from your Sonatest provider (veo
is offered with BNC or Lemo connectors, depending on users preference).
The TX/RX connector must be used for pulse-echo (PE ) type scans. For Pitch and Catch (PC) setups, use the
TX/RX connector as the pulsing (pitch) probe and the RX connector as the receiving (catch) probe.
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2. Connect your USB drives in the appropriate PC connector.
Three USB connectors are available to connect: USB drive, USB Keyboard or USB mouse. The retractable
USB port is useful for USB key when the PC Connectors door is closed. The VGA port is used to display a
screen copy of the VEO on another screen or projector. Then the Ethernet port is used for remote support
session.
Loading and Saving

1. At any time, press the
key to open one of the provided example configuration files.
Menu
File List
2. Press the
key to select the left-side menu, then use the click wheel (
select menu items.
3. Press the
key to select the file list, then use the click wheel (
appropriate file.
File Extension
.utcfg
.utdata
.pdf
.png
4. If necessary, press the
) to navigate and
) to navigate and select the
Description
Contains the entire configuration for an inspection (the probe, the wedge, the
type of scan, the position of each cursor, the layout, the color palette to use).
Contains everything a .utcfg file contains, plus all the recorded data.
Reports created by veo use the PDF file format. Any other PDF file can also be
displayed by the veo.
Screen captures created by veo use the PNG image standard.
(PNG: portable network graphics)
key to swap media. Files can be loaded from or saved to the internal solid
state drive (
), or an external USB drive (
). The veo comes with an extensive list
of sample configurations stored on the internal solid state drive. These files start with "Example_....".
They are read only files. Once a file is selected, the "configuration summary" is displayed in the right-side
window.
5. Press
to open the selected file.
6. To save a configuration (utcfg), a screenshot or a report, press the
key on the keypad. Use the
keypad like a cell phone to enter your filename.

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Starting data acquisition

The veo was designed with user workflow in mind. The device has 3 operation modes:
Configuration
Acquisition / Recording
Analysis
These states are controlled like a common DVD recorder, by using stop (
), play (
) and rec (
). The current operation mode is always displayed in the top-right corner of the screen.
1. After opening a file, the veo always starts in "configuration mode", also called stop (
) mode. Before
starting the data acquisition, it is a good practice to review your setup. At any time, you can press the
stop (
) to return to "configuration mode".
2. In "configuration mode" (stop mode), the veo displays the following screen:
3. Press the
key to select the left-side menu, then use the click wheel (
) to navigate. Press
to edit a parameter.
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4. To navigate in the various menus, press the

and
arrow keys. Press
around the OK button, to move up or down in the menu.
or
, or rotate your finger
5. Press the
key to toggle between the different views, then use the click wheel (
within views (scroll up and down, rotate and zoom the 3D view).
6. Pour gel couplant on the weld sample.
7. Position your probe so that the flat front-face of the probe touches the weld crown.
) to move
8. Press PLAY (
) to change to acquisition mode.
9. You're ready to start your first phased array inspection with this instrument!
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Understanding What you Look At

It's now important to understand what you're looking at. The following instructions guide you through
the essential elements of acquisition mode (play mode).
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1. The way the screen area is divided is called a layout. Multiple screen layouts are available, as you will
see. Press LAYOUT (
use the click wheel (
) to change the view organization. Press
to see the available choices, then
) to select the appropriate layout.
2. In the image above, the pie-shaped image is called the Sectorial Scan (S-scan). It is an image created from
the samples of 81 beams from -20 to 20 degrees, with a 0.5 degree step, ((20-(-20))x0.5)+1 = 81). The
colored spots you see represent the amplitude of the underlying A-scan sample.
3. The dash angle line on the S-scan is called an extractor. An extractor indicates where the system is
"extracting" the A-scan in the pie. Changing the extractor angle on the S-scan will therefore change the Ascan angle you see in the right-side view. This is the key advantage of phased array: you can inspect
multiple angles in real-time.
The cross-hair cursor on the S-scan is called a cartesian cursor. The cross-hair location will report the true
depth (D) and true surface distance (SD) offset. So if you move the cartesian cursor on top of a red spot
on screen (a flaw!!!), you'll know the exact location of the flaw, no matter at which angle the peak echo
amplitude occurs. All measurements are referenced from the wedge reference point. The wedge
reference location depends on the type of wedge you are you using, if any. The wedge reference is
represented by the red dot in the 3D and scan plan view you saw in the configuration mode. For
more details see section: Defining Scan Plan Geometry (Cartesian/Axis Reference System).
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4. All views have their own rulers. Use them to quickly evaluate the position (for example, the depth) of
flaws in the part you inspect.
5. Each A-scan also features its own signal gates. The gates are positioned along the time/distance axis.
Each gate has a threshold level; whenever the signal crosses the gate, a measurement is calculated and
made visible at the side of the gate. Measurements are also presented at the top of the screen.
6. The green triangle (PLAY symbol) at the top right of the screen indicates that we're in real-time imaging
mode. Ultrasounds are generated. Eventually you can freeze the image (
time "movie" (
) or even record the real-
).
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Navigating
1. Press the
key to select the menus, then use the click wheel (
edit a parameter. Press the
) to navigate. Press
to
key to cancel ongoing changes.
2. Press the
key to toggle between the different views.
3. Press the
key to toggle between the different cursors of the selected view, then use the click
wheel (
) to move the current cursor (displayed in blue).
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Adjusting Gain
1.
Simply press the dB (
) button to set the gain of the current scan.
Note: If you have multiple scans, you should select the appropriate scan by pressing
the dB (
before pressing
) button.
10 Adjusting the Focus (Focal Laws)

An important parameter to adjust in phased array is the focus. Just like for conventional UT, the focusing
capability is restricted to the near-field length. In other words, beam focusing is only achievable to
distance shorter than the near-field length. For weld testing, a non focused beam is often preferred and
this can be achieved by setting the focal distance to a value much greater than the near-field length.
Refer to the 3D view to know the near-field length of your probe.
1.
Press the
key.
2.
Press the RIGHT ARROW key on the click wheel (
3.
Press the DOWN ARROW key a few times in order to reach the "Focus Dist" parameter in the sidebar.
4.
Press the
5.
Rotate the wheel (
6.
Press the
) a few times in order to reach the SCAN tab.
key to modify the value.
) to increase or decrease the focusing distance.
key to accept the new value.
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11 Calibration Wizards
Once you are in "Acquisition Mode" (pressed the "PLAY" button), the "Calibration" tab displays access
buttons for each calibration wizard. The items in this menu are sorted in the order the calibrations should
be performed. If you are using a multi-scan setup, each scan must be calibrated independently.
Type
Description
Velocity
Wizard...
Guides you in a step by step fashion to calibrate your material

velocity.
Wedge Delay
Wizard...
Sensitivity/ACG
Wizard...
TCG/DAC
Wizard...
Encoder
Wizard...
Element Check
Wizard...
Clear Calibrations
Guides you in a step by step fashion to calibrate your Wedge

Delay. Only applicable in Phased Array. Use the "Scan: Delay
Offset" parameter in conventional UT (also known as the Zero
Cal. on other devices).
Guides you in a step by step fashion to calibrate your sensitivity
(also known as ACG: Angular Corrected Gain). Only applicable
in Phased Array.
Guides you in a step by step fashion to calibrate your TCG or
DAC curves (Time Corrected Gain / Distance Amplitude
Correction).
Guides you in a step by step fashion to calibrate the encoder
resolution.
Use the "Example_Element_Check.utcfg" to easily

determine if an element is defective.
Resets one or more calibrations.
Displayed below is a screen capture of the Sensitivity Wizard:
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12 Manipulating Cursors (Cartesian Cursor, Angular Cursor, Gate, Box, Extractor)

1. In "acquisition mode" (play), press the
view.
2. Press the
key (once or multiple times) to select the appropriate
key (once or multiple times) to select the appropriate cursor in the current view.
3. Use the click wheel (
) to move the selected cursor.
4. To change "gates" size, press
, then change size by using the click wheel (
).
13 Adding Cursors
Here is the list of available cursors:
Type
Gate
Description
Drawing
The gates are used to make flank and peak measurements in a A-SCAN
views. When the gate is triggered by an echo, the peak amplitude level
is displayed, as well as its absolute position in True Depth ( ), Surface
Distance () and Sound Path (). All Sound Path measurements use
the SCAN Travel Mode, thus measurements can either represent the
Full or Half Sound Path in the part (in mm or inches), or the Full or Half
Sound Time spent in the part (in s). When the rectification is set to
None, the values range from - 100% to 100%. On the other hand, when
the rectification is set to Full, the values range from 0 to 100%.
Quick access key:
Extractor
The extractor is used to extract A-SCANs from the L/S-SCAN.

Quick access key:
Cartesian
Cursor
The "cartesian cursors" are used to make Surface Distance (SD) and
Depth measurements in S/L/A-Scan.
Angular
Cursor
The "angular cursors" are used to perform Sound Path measurements in

S/L-Scan.
Box
The box is used to extract Top/End-Views from the L/S-SCAN.

Quick access key:
Hyperbolic
Cursor
The "hyperbolic cursors" are used to evaluate Surface Distance (SD) and
Depth measurements in a TOFD Scan (Time of Flight Diffraction). The
TOFD-View is a B-Scan type view with a pitch and catch probe
geometry. The main explanation behind the hyperbole is the nonlinearity of depth measures. TOFD-View uses a non-rectified color
palette (Black: -100%, White: +100%).
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Cursors can be added manually to available views:

1. In acquisition mode, press the
2. Press "
key (once or multiple times) to select the appropriate view
", select the "View" tab
) to select "Add Cursor..." item
14 Making Measurements with Gates

There are various ways to make measurements, but using gates is the most common and precise way to
do it:
1. In acquisition mode, press the "gate" (
) key (once or multiple times) to select the appropriate view
) to move the selected "gate"
3. To change "gates" size, press
).
15 Moving the A-Scan Extractor

1. In acquisition mode, press the "extractor" (
extractor
) key (once or multiple times) to select the appropriate
) to move the selected "Extractor"
16 Moving the Top/End View Box

1. In acquisition mode, press the "extractor" (
box
3. Press
accept
) key (once or multiple times) to select the appropriate
) to select to move the selected "box"
to modify the "box" size, then use the click wheel to change dimensions and
again to
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17 Customizing the Measurements Bar
The Measurements Bar is shown at the top of the screen in PLAY mode, when focus is in the views (in
PLAY mode, press the
button). They can also be shown permanently in PLAY mode by enabling
the Keep Measures preference.
To select desired measures from available cursors:
1. Press
if youre not in PLAY mode.
2. Navigate to the MEASURES menu and choose Select Measures.
3. Select one of the Measurement entry (1 through 6), and press
to modify it.
4. Each measure ID is composed of 3 parts; the cursor identifier, the reference point and the type of
measurement. As per example, G1 ^
2 means the true depth in the second half skip of the peak
detected in the gate number 1. The description of each type of measure follows:
Identifier
A
C
G
H
SQ
AB
DAC
Cursor Type
Angular/Extractor
Cartesian
Gate
Hyperbolic (TOFD)
Square Box
Angular Box
Distance Amplitude
Curve
Ref
^
/
Start
Stop
Reference
Point
Peak (or point)
Flank
First point of a
gate
End point of a
gate
True depth
(considering
half-skips)
Meas
%
Measurement Type
Amplitude in Percent
Depth
Sound Path (from exit
point)
Surface Distance (from
wedge reference)
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18 Taking Screenshots and Building Reports

1. To produce a screenshot or a report, press the
loading and saving file section).
key. Select "Report" or "Screen Capture" (refer to
19 Defining Scan Plan Geometry (Cartesian/Axis Reference System)

The "Geometry" tab defines the "Scan Plan". The parameters of this menu
define the location of the probe/wedge on the part to be scanned.
To accurately define a "scan plan", the following information is critical.
19.1 Wedge References

The "wedge reference" (
) is different for each type of wedge or probe (when no wedge is used):

Reference
Reference point on the probe's
active surface center
probe with a flat wedge
Reference point on wedge's

contact surface center
probe with an angular wedge
Reference point on center of

wedge front edge
probe with or without wedge
Reference point on beam exit

point
Conventional UT
Phased Array
Probe Type
probe without wedge
Drawing
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19.2 Group Reference

An inspection setup can involve multiple probes. These probes are located in reference to a "Group Reference" ( )
point. The Group Reference point can be positioned anywhere on the probe retention system, but a good practice is
to position it aligned with the weld center line and the probe/wedge center.
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19.3 Part Datum

Once the "Group Reference" point has been defined, the last step is properly define the reference system in relation
to the "Part Datum"( ), an arbitrary point on the piece under test. All ultrasonic data collected shall be traceable
to this reference point called datum, the (0,0) reference. When possible, it is recommended to superpose the
"Group Reference" point and the datum when using simple scan patterns. Otherwise, the user can define an offset
using the "Encoder: Scan Start Position".
20 Setting up an Encoder or Time Based Scan

There are 2 types of inspection:
Manual (Free Running) with time based recording.
Encoded (Trig Encoder), where ultrasound pulses are emitted at specific positions provided by the encoder.
1. Press stop (
) to return in configuration mode
2. Press the RIGHT ARROW key on the click wheel (

3. Press
4. Select:
) a few times in order to reach the "Encoding" tab
to edit the "Encoding Setup" parameter.

"None" for Manual (Free Running)
"Scan Axis Only" for Encoded (Trig Encoder)
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5. Configure "Encoding" tab parameters according to your "Encoding Setup"

6. If you selected "Scan Axis Only", connect the encoder in the "S" connector.
Scan Axis Encoder

"S" connector
7. Press play (
), select appropriate layout (see next section). If you selected "Scan Axis Only", try
moving your encoder/scanner.
8. Use the Encoder Wizard to easily configure your encoder step and granularity.
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1. Press the stop (
) to return to configuration mode (since it is easier to review "Geometry"
parameters in configuration mode).
2. Review the parameters in "Geometry" if you intend on using an encoder. To navigate in the various
menus, press the
and
arrow keys. Press
or
, or rotate your finger around the OK button, to
move up or down in the menu. Press

to edit a parameter:
Geometry: W1 Index Offset (W1 stands for "Wedge 1")
Geometry: W1 Scan Offset (W1 stands for "Wedge 1")
Geometry: W1 Rotation (W1 stands for "Wedge 1")
3. Review the parameters in "Encoding" if you intend to use an encoder :
Encoder: Encoding Setup
Encoder: Scan Enc Type (the type of encoder your have)
Encoder: Scan Start Pos (the start position )
Encoder: Scan Distance
Encoder: Scan Step
4. Press PLAY (
5. Press the

and
to reset your encoder position as needed.
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22 Selecting your Layout with appropriate Views

An important number of views are available, presented in layouts are contextual to your scan
setup. Below the list of available views:
View
A
B
C
D
S
TOP
END
TOFD
MTOP
MC
1.
Press LAYOUT (
2.
Press
Description
A-Scan view
B-Scan view
C-Scan view
D-Scan view
S-Scan view
Top view
End View
TOFD View
Merged Top view
Merged C-Scan
) to change the view organization.
to see the available choices, then use the click wheel to select the appropriate layout.
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23 Managing files
To manage files (copy, move, ) between veos "internal solid state drive" and an external "USB key", use
the "Media Browser" button in the "Prefs" Menu.
24 Keypad Reference
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24.1 Keypad definition table

Button
Button Name
USB Keyboard
Short Function Description
CANCEL
Escape
Cancels an ongoing value change and resets to the previous value.
Click Wheel
---
Rotate your finger clockwise and counter clockwise to scroll up and down through a menu, to
increase/decrease a parameter value, to move cursor or zoom in/out in 3D view. Also acts as
LEFT/RIGHT key to move during text entry.
UP / DOWN
ARROWS
Arrows
Moves from one menu item to another. Changes a parameter value. Moves up and down the
selected cursor or gate.
LEFT / RIGHT
ARROWS
Arrows
Moves from one menu tab to another. Moves to left and right the selected cursor or gate.
Enter into a folder and back out in the parent folder.
OK
Enter
Confirm selection or new value.
MENU
Activates the menu and allows menu navigation.
VIEW
Toggles between the various views.
CURSOR
Toggles between the various cursors of the currently selected view. Also acts as
BACKSPACE during text entry.
dB
Changes the gain value of the selected scan.
CAL
F4
Brings focus to the calibration menu.
WELD
Shows or hides the weld overlay for the selected view.
LAYOUT
Access the view layouts.
ZOOM IN/OUT
Zooms in or out of the view.
MAX / MIN
Toggling to maximize or minimize the selected view. It can be used for all views.
EXTRACTOR
Focuses or toggles between extractors.
GATE
Focuses or toggles between gates.
RANGE
Changes the range path value of the selected scan.
F1 / HELP
F1
Toggles the display of contextual and full help pages.
F2 / INFO
F2
Displays the view information menu.

In Wizards, F2 goes back to the previous step or page.
F3 / SET REF
F3
Resets the encoders position to the origin.

In Wizards, F3 goes forward to the next step or page.
PLAY/PAUSE
Starts live ultrasound images, or freezes the acquisition.
STOP
Stops the live acquisition and goes back in configuration mode, or stops the recording.
RECORD
Records ultrasound data in real-time.
SAVE
Saves a file. Will display a pop-up to confirm the type of file to save (Setup, Report,
Screenshot).
LOAD
Loads a configuration file. Will display a file list to choose from.
LED
ALARM
---
Lit when any of the gates has a threshold detected.
LED
BAT1 / BAT2
---
Off=Full Charge, Green=Charging, Orange/blinking=Low battery or no battery
ON/OFF
---
Powers the instrument on (Hold down) or shuts it down. Lights up in green when the device is
ON.
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25 Menu Tree (Note: Menu content varies depending on the type of probe/wedge/weld/scan/view/cursor)
Inspection
Hardware Settings
Report Settings
Job/Customer
Site
Operator
Qualification
Procedure Ref
Couplant
Procedure Report
Report Type
Cursors Info
Inspection Info
Probe Info
Wedge Info
Scan Info
Encoder Info
DAC Info
DGS Info
3D Views Info
Warnings Info
Logo
Change Logo File
Clear Logo File
Add
Delete
Load
Probe Type
Identifiers
Manufacturer
Model
Serial
Advanced Settings
First Element Pin #

Nb Elmnt Dim 1
Elmt Pitch Dim 1
Elmt Size Dim 1
Elmt Offset Dim 1
Elmt Size Dim 2
Elmt Offset Dim 2
Element Layout
Save
Encoding
Settings
Contact Surface
Cut Angle
Wedge Velocity LW
Scan Axis Name

Scan Enc Type
Scan Enc Resolution
Scan Start Position
Scan Stop Position
Scan Distance
Scan Step
Scan Invert Direction
Part
Material
Component
Serial
Location Ref
Properties
Thickness
Velocity LW
Velocity SW
Weld Geometry
Data File Size

Max Phys. Enc. Speed
Measures
Select Measures
Encoded Axis Reference
Identifiers
Statistics
- Measurement 1 to 6
Advanced Settings
Diameter
Back Height
Front Height
Width
Length
Roof Angle
Probe Back Dist
Probe Side Dist
Probe Inset
Save
Scan Axis
Calibrate
Identifiers
Manufacturer
Model
Serial
Encoding Setup
Encoders Name
Reset All Position
Menus
Velocity & Zero Wizard...

Wedge Delay Wizard...
Sensitivity/ACG Wizard...
TCG/DAC/DGS Wizard...
Encoder Wizard...
Element Activation
Wizard...
Clear Calibrations
Load
Wedge Type
Settings
Frequency
Pulse Width
Connected To
Lock Setup
Short Menu
Wedge
Report Info
Voltage Phased Array

Voltage Mono
Acquisition Frequency
Max Frame Rate
Probe
Weld Type
Root Gap
Top Bevel Width
Bottom Bevel Width
Weld Root Face Left
Weld Root Face Right
Weld Widths
Weld Angles
Weld Heights
Calibration Block
Cal. Block Type
Cal. Block Serial #
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Scan
Scan (Part 2)
Add
Delete
Scan Type
Resolution
Start Angle
Stop Angle
Angle
Start Path
Range Path
Stop Path
Delay
Wave Mode
Travel Mode
Number of Active Element
Double Resolution
Focalisation
Focal Distance
TOFD
Ruler Lateral Wave
Position
Ruler BackWall Position
Theo Time Lateral Wave
Theo Time Lateral Wave
Straightening
-
Sub-Sampling
Chosen Sub-Sampling
Smoothing
Averaging
Filter
Signal Rectification
IFT Active
IFT Start
IFT Range
IFT Threshold
Equivalent Reflector Size
Select Layout
View Orientation
Add Cursor
First Element TX/RX

Last Element TX/RX
Beams Quantity
Samples Quantity
Path Resolution
Cursor
Name
Type
Color
TX
PRF
Level/Threshold
Surface Dist (Start/Stop)
Depth (Start/Stop)
True Depth (Start/Stop)
Encoding Scan/Index Axis
Focal Law
Angle
Sound Path
Gate Start/Stop
Gate Width
Measures
Gate Follow Peak
Triggered By
Alarm
Gate Alarm
Delete Cursor
Top Ruler
Bottom Ruler
Left Ruler
Right Ruler
Circular Ruler
Horizontal Grid
Vertical Grid
Scroll & Zoom

View Scrolling Mode
Frame Start
Zoom
Position
Activate Straightening
Show Indicators
LW Trig. Tolerance
LW Trig. Threshold
Depth/Amp Mode
Depth/Path Mode
Data Gate
Reference Gate
IFT Culling
Rulers & Grids
Statistics
View Palette
Palette Position
Palette Ampl. Low
Palette Ampl. High
Palette Depth Low
Palette Depth High
Data Extraction
Probe Connect
Elements
Palette Properties
Probe TX/RX
Probe Center Spacing
Beam Inter Pct
Focusing
Gain
Reference Gain
Set Reference Gain
Software Gain
Auto Gain
Reference Amplitude
Acquisition Area
RX
Gain
View
Geometry
Porbe/Wedge 1
W1 Index Offset
W1 Scan Offset
W1 Rotation
Enc. Area CL Pos
Enc. Area CL Offset
Enc. Area Rotation
Prefs
Media Browser
Display
System
Network
Support
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26 Ruler and Axis Color Map

View
A-scan
B-scan
C-scan
Axis Content
Amplitude
Sound Path
Scan
Sound Path
Scan
Surface Distance
D-scan
S-scan
Top
End
TOFD
Index
Sound Path
Surface Distance
Depth
Scan
Surface Distance
Scan
Depth
Scan
Depth (non-linear)
27 Color Palettes
Palette Names
Color Gradient
3 level threshold
ABF Amplitude
Aeronautic
Cubic Law
Fire Ice
Rainbow
Spectrum
Thermal
Greyscale
TOFD
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28 Scan Types
The "Scan: Type" parameter allows to select amongst Sectorial, Linear, Mono or TOFD scan. Each scan is
configured either in Pulse-Echo (PE) mode or Pitch-and-Catch (P&C) mode, except for TOFD scans which
always are used in Pitch-and-Catch. Each type of scan is described below:
28.1 Sectorial Scan

The sectorial scan, also called azimuthal scan or more commonly S-scan, is a cross-sectional image of the
inspected volume. It represents an angular coverage of the volume under the probe.
28.2 Linear Scan

The linear scan, commonly called L-scan, is represented on screen as a parallelogram view, directly under
the probe or at a specific angle. The L-scan is generated by multiple A-scans at the same transmitted
angle, but from different exit points. A small group of elements are activated to generate each beam
(focal law), and the group of elements moves along the elements array for each subsequent beam.
28.3 Mono Scan (Conventional UT)

The mono scan refers to the conventional A-scan representation, using a single reception element. The Ascan is a waveform representing the amplitude of the ultrasound signal as a function of time or distance
of propagation. Echoes become apparent as soon as reflectors occur on the travel path of the ultrasound
wave front. A reflector may be a defect, such as a crack, but most of the time you get echoes from
bouncing waves on component geometry (i.e. weld root).
28.4 TOFD Scan

The Time-of-Flight-Diffraction (TOFD) scan involves a pitch-and-catch setup of conventional UT probes
where data is generally displayed using a gray-scale B-scan.
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29 Example of Phased Array Setup

The example presented in this section guides you in a step by step fashion to create a "Phased Array"
setup, proceed with calibration, inspect and gather data, analyze your data and make your
measurements.
This scenario starts with a pre-configured example configuration file, which minimizes the number of
parameters to modify, it is also possible to start from any type of setup and reconfigure parameters.
This is a simplified workflow; it does not show you all the veo capabilities.
29.1 Load the configuration

1. Press stop (
), then load (
)
2. If you have the veo demo kit, connect the "PE-5.0M32E0.8P" probe with a "T1-35W0D" wedge.
3. At this time, you should have this screen in front of you:
4. If the selected drive is not the internal drive (
), press the
5. Press the
"Example_T1_ PE-5.0M32E0.8P_T1-35W0D-REXO.utcfg".
6. Press
key to swap media.

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* If you do not have the veo demo kit, select a setup that looks similar to your probe and wedge, review all
parameters in probe and wedge menu to ensure your setup is relevant (or use the "Probe: Load..." and
"Wedge: Load..." to load your probe and wedge from the database).
29.2 Modify the configuration

1. With the example file that you just opened, parameters of the "Inspection", "Probe" and "Wedge" menus
do not need to be modified. To navigate in the various menus, press the
and
arrow keys. Press
or
, or rotate your finger around the OK button, to move up or down in the menu. Press
parameter.
2. Review parameters of the "Part" menu, the most important being :
Part: SW Velocity
Part: LW Velocity
Part: Thickness
Part: Weld (type)
3. Press PLAY (
to edit a
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4. Review the parameters in "Scan" menu, the most important being :

Scan: dB (Gain)
Scan: Focal Dist
Scan: Start Angle
Scan: Stop Angle
Scan: Start Path
Scan: Range Path
5. To setup an encoder see section: "Setting up an Encoder" (optional)
6. To perform calibrations, move to "Calibration" Tab and select the appropriate wizard (optional)
29.3 Making Measurements

1. Move your probe so that a deflector goes through the extractor (maximize the deflector amplitude in the
A-Scan)
2. Press PAUSE (
3. Press the "gate" (
) to freeze your screen.

) key once to select the "Gate 1".
) to move the selected "gate".
5. To change the "gate" size, press
).
29.4 Record Data

1. Position your probe at its start position.
2. Press REC (
)
3. Move your probe towards the end of your part, while applying constant pressure with the couplant.
4. Press stop (
).
5. Edit the file name by using phone style editing
6. Press
to accept filename and save the file.

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29.5 Open analysis file

1. Press load (
), you will see this screen appear:

4. Press
), press the
key to swap media.
) to navigate and select the file you just saved (with the extension *.utdata).
5. Press PLAY (
6. Press LAYOUT (
) to change to analysis mode.

) to change the view organization.
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7. Press
to see the available choices, then use the click wheel (
) to select the appropriate
layout.
8. Press the
to select frame position, use the click wheel (
9. To create a report, press save (
), select report, press
) to change frame.
and
again.
30 Example of Conventional UT Setup

The example presented in this section guides you in a step by step fashion to create a "Conventional UT"
setup, proceed with calibration, inspect and make your measurements.
This scenario starts with a pre-configured example configuration file, which minimizesthe number of
This is a simplified workflow; it does not show you all the veo capabilities.
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1. Press stop (
), then load (
)
2. At this time, you will be presented with this screen:
), press the
4. Press the
"Example_Conventional_Pulse_Echo.utcfg".
5. Press
key to swap media.


1. With the example file that you just opened, parameters of the "Inspection" menu do not need to be
modified. To navigate in the various menus, press the
and
arrow keys. Press
your finger around the OK button, to move up or down in the menu. Press
2. Review the parameters of the "Probe" menu, the most important being :
Probe: Type
Probe: Frequency
Probe: Connected to
Probe: Elmt Diameter
3. Review the parameters of the "Wedge" menu, the most important being :
Wedge: Type
Wedge: Wave Mode (the refracted angle is given for SW or LW)
Wedge: Refracted Angle
4. Review the parameters of the "Part" menu, the most important being :
Part: SW Velocity
Part: LW Velocity
Part: Thickness
or
, or rotate
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Press PLAY (
5. Review the parameters of the "Scan " menu, the most important being :
Scan: dB (Gain)
Scan: Start Path
Scan: Range Path
Scan: Delay Offset
30.3 Making Measurements

1. Move your probe until you can see a deflector. Maximize the deflector amplitude in the A-Scan.
2. Press PAUSE (
3. Press the "gate" (
) to change freeze your screen.

) key once to select "Gate 1".
) to move the selected "gate".
5. To change the "gate" size, press
, then change its size by using the click wheel (
).
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31 Example of TOFD Setup

The example presented in this section guides you in a step by step fashion to create a "TOFD" setup,
proceed with calibration, inspect and gather data, analyze your data and make your measurements.
This scenario starts with a pre-configured example configuration file, which minimizes the number of
This is a simplified workflow, it does not show you all the veo capabilities.

1. Press stop (
), then load (
)
2. At this time, you will see this screen:
), press the
4. Press the
"Example_TOFD_5.0_Phoenix_ISL_60.utcfg".
5. Press
key to swap media.

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1. With the example file that you just opened, parameters of the "Inspection" menu do not need to be
modified. To navigate in the various menus, press the
and
arrow keys. Press
or
, or rotate
your finger around the OK button, to move up or down in the menu. Press
2. Review the parameters of the "Probe" menu, the most important being (or use the "Probe: Load..." to
load your probe and wedge from the database):
Probe: Type
Probe: Frequency
Probe: Connected to
Probe: Elmt Diameter
3. Review the parameters of the "Wedge" menu, the most important being (or use the "Wedge:Load..." to
load your wedge from the database):
Wedge: Type
Wedge: Wave Mode (the refracted angle is given for SW or LW)
Wedge: Refracted Angle
4. Review the parameters of the "Part" menu, the most important being:
Part: SW Velocity
Part: LW Velocity
Part: Thickness
5. Review the parameters of the "Geometry " menu (PCS will be computed from information gathered
at this step):
Geometry: W1 and W2 Index Offset (W1 stands for "Wedge 1")
Geometry: W1 and W2Scan Offset (W1 stands for "Wedge 1")
Geometry: W1 and W2Rotation (W1 stands for "Wedge 1")
6. Review the parameters of the "Encoder" menu, if you intend on using an encoder :
Encoder: Encoding Setup
Encoder: Scan Encoder type (the type of encode your have)
Encoder: Scan Start Pos (the start position )
Encoder: Scan Distance
Encoder: Scan Step
7. Press PLAY (
8. Press the
and
to reset your encoder position.
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9. Review the parameters of the "Scan " menu, the most important being :
Scan: dB (Gain)
Scan: Start Path
Scan: Range Path
7. To setup an encoder see section: " 21 Setting up an Encoder" (optional)
8. To position the TOFD ruler properly on the Lateral Wave and Back Wall of the part, adjust these
parameters :
Scan: Ruler LW Pos.
Scan: Ruler BW Pos.
31.3 Record Data
1. Position your probe at its start position.

2. Press REC (
3. Move your probe towards the end of your part, while applying constant pressure with the couplant.
4. Press stop (
).
5. Edit the file name by using phone style editing

6. Press
to accept the file name
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Quick Start Guide

Introduction to your new device ........................................................................................................................5

Booting the device ..............................................................................................................................................7

Connecting the Probes and USB Drives ..............................................................................................................8

Loading and Saving ...........................................................................................................................................10

Starting data acquisition ...................................................................................................................................11

Understanding What you Look At ....................................................................................................................13

Adjusting Gain ..................................................................................................................................................17

10 Adjusting the Focus (Focal Laws) ......................................................................................................................17

28.1 Sectorial Scan .................................................................................................................................................32

Copyright 2010 Sonatest Limited

Introduction to your new device

Insert the 2 batteries

Booting the device

Connecting the Probes and USB Drives

2. Connect your USB drives in the appropriate PC connector.

Loading and Saving

key to open one of the provided example configuration files.

4. If necessary, press the

) to navigate and select the

to open the selected file.

6. To save a configuration (utcfg), a screenshot or a report, press the

key on the keypad. Use the

keypad like a cell phone to enter your filename.

Starting data acquisition

) to return to "configuration mode".

4. To navigate in the various menus, press the

, or rotate your finger

Understanding What you Look At

) to change the view organization. Press

to see the available choices, then

) to select the appropriate layout.

) or even record the real-

key to select the menus, then use the click wheel (

edit a parameter. Press the

key to cancel ongoing changes.

key to toggle between the different views.

) to move the current cursor (displayed in blue).

Simply press the dB (

) button to set the gain of the current scan.

10 Adjusting the Focus (Focal Laws)

Press the RIGHT ARROW key on the click wheel (

Rotate the wheel (

) a few times in order to reach the SCAN tab.

key to modify the value.

) to increase or decrease the focusing distance.

key to accept the new value.

Guides you in a step by step fashion to calibrate your material

Guides you in a step by step fashion to calibrate your Wedge

Use the "Example_Element_Check.utcfg" to easily

Displayed below is a screen capture of the Sensitivity Wizard:

12 Manipulating Cursors (Cartesian Cursor, Angular Cursor, Gate, Box, Extractor)

key (once or multiple times) to select the appropriate

3. Use the click wheel (

) to move the selected cursor.

4. To change "gates" size, press

, then change size by using the click wheel (

The extractor is used to extract A-SCANs from the L/S-SCAN.

The "angular cursors" are used to perform Sound Path measurements in

The box is used to extract Top/End-Views from the L/S-SCAN.

Cursors can be added manually to available views:

key (once or multiple times) to select the appropriate view