CTS-9006 CTS-9009 Operation Manual v1.4 Release

CTS-9006 / CTS-9009
Digital Ultrasonic Flaw Detector
Operation Manual
Shantou Institute of Ultrasonic Instruments Co., Ltd.
COMPARISON
This operation manual shall apply to the CTS-9006/ CTS-9009 digital ultrasonic flaw detector. The
differences of the two models on functions and specifications are listed below:
Model
CTS-9006
CTS-9009
Operating Frequency
1~4MHz(-6dB)
0.5~10MHz(-6dB)
1~4MHz(-6dB)
0.5~8MHz(-6dB)
2~15MHz(-6dB)
Rectify
Positive
Negative
Full
Filter
Positive
Negative
Full
Filter
RF
Item
Ethernet Port
Probe Frequency Measurement
Cine
Optional
AWS D1.1/D1.5 welding code
API 5UE
Defect Sizing Quantitative
Criteria
Curved Surface Correction
Crack Height Sizing
Echo Magnifier within gate
Amplitude B Scan
Special Thickness
Measurement Module
Cine Clips Saved to USB Disk
300 sets
Data Memory
500 sets
Note:The mark in the table above indicates the corresponding model has such function or
specification.
The compilation of this operation manual is based on the model CTS-9006, and the parameters and
the operation shall apply to the CTS-9006. As the operation of the CTS-9009 is compatible with the
CTS-9006, for additional functions and operation on the CTS-9009, please refer to Appendix D.
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DCY2.781.9009/9006SS/B04E
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE ......................................................................................................................................... IX
OPERATION CAUTIONS AND SAFETY GUIDE.............................................................................. XI
CHAPTER 1 SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
APPLICATION SCOPE ...............................................................................................................1

APPEARANCE ..........................................................................................................................1
PORT AND SOCKET ..................................................................................................................3
KEY ........................................................................................................................................3
MENU .....................................................................................................................................4
MEASUREMENT DATA AREA......................................................................................................6
MEASURE DATA AREA ..............................................................................................................7
CHAPTER 2
SYSTEM OPERATION...............................................................................................9
2.1
POWER SUPPLY ......................................................................................................................9
2.2
POWER ON .............................................................................................................................9
2.3
POWER OFF ...........................................................................................................................9
2.4
MAIN MENU SELECTION .........................................................................................................10
2.5
SUBMENU SELECTION ...........................................................................................................10
2.6
TURNING PAGE .....................................................................................................................10
2.7
GENERAL SUBMENU ADJUSTMENT .........................................................................................10
2.8
EXTENDED SUBMENU ............................................................................................................ 11
2.9
SELF-DEFINED FUNCTION KEY ................................................................................................ 11
2.10 FREEZE ................................................................................................................................13
2.11 AUTO GAIN ...........................................................................................................................13
2.12 AUTO CORRECTION ...............................................................................................................13
2.13 ANGLE MEASUREMENT ..........................................................................................................16
2.14 DAC ....................................................................................................................................17
2.14.1 Making DAC Curves ....................................................................................................17
2.14.2 Deleting DAC Curves...................................................................................................18
2.15 AVG.....................................................................................................................................19
2.15.1 Making AVG Curves .....................................................................................................19
2.15.2 Deleting AVG Curves ...................................................................................................20
2.16 STORE..................................................................................................................................21
2.16.1 Save.............................................................................................................................21
2.16.2 Recall ...........................................................................................................................21
2.16.3 Delete ..........................................................................................................................21
2.16.4 Delete All......................................................................................................................21
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2.16.5 Directory.......................................................................................................................22
2.16.6 Preview ........................................................................................................................22
2.16.7 Output ..........................................................................................................................22
2.16.8 Subject .........................................................................................................................22
2.16.9 Import...........................................................................................................................23
2.17 COORDINATE MODE...............................................................................................................24
2.18 PARAMETER OUTPUT .............................................................................................................25
2.19 MEASPT SELECT ...................................................................................................................26
2.20 MEASUREMENT SELECT FOR GATE B ......................................................................................27
CHAPTER 3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
3.11
3.12
PROMPTS AND TIPS FOR SYSTEM APPLICATION .............................................29
GAIN STEP QUICK ADJUSTMENT .............................................................................................29

QUICK STORE AND RECALL ....................................................................................................29
TEST RANGE SETUP ..............................................................................................................29
SYSTEM TEXT PROMPT ..........................................................................................................29
STORE AND RECALL OF SYSTEM STATE AND TESTING PARAMETER ...........................................30
SYSTEM PARAMETER SETUP SPECIFIC TO TESTING .................................................................30
USING BATTERY TO INCREASE ANTI-INTERFERENCE ................................................................30
APPLICATION OF PEAKENVELOP .............................................................................................31
APPLICATION OF PEAKECHO ..................................................................................................31
APPLYING PEAKECHO TO MAKE DAC CURVES ........................................................................31
USING DIFFERENT COLORS TO ACHIEVE OPTIMAL VISUAL EFFECT IN APPLICATION....................31
IMPACT OF GATE STATE ON GATE MEASUREMENT RESULTS .....................................................32
CHAPTER 4
TESTING APPLICATION AND EXAMPLES............................................................33
4.1
TESTING WITH A NORMAL PROBE ...........................................................................................33
4.2
TESTING WITH AN ANGLE PROBE............................................................................................33
4.3
APPLICATION EXAMPLES ........................................................................................................34
4.3.1
Application Example of JB/T 4730-2005 Standard .......................................................34
4.3.2
Application Example of GB 11345-1989.......................................................................36
CHAPTER 5
PERIPHERAL DEVICES, PORTS AND ACCESSORIES ........................................39
5.1
PROBE PORTS ......................................................................................................................39
5.2
USB PORT............................................................................................................................39
5.2.1
Connecting to a USB Disk............................................................................................39
5.2.2
Removing a USB Disk..................................................................................................39
5.2.3
Connecting to a USB Printer ........................................................................................40
5.2.4
Removing a USB Printer ..............................................................................................40
5.2.5
Printing with a USB Printer...........................................................................................40
5.3
BATTERY...............................................................................................................................40
5.3.1
Battery Installation and Removal..................................................................................40
5.3.2
Charging the Battery ....................................................................................................41
5.3.3
Using the Battery..........................................................................................................41
5.3.4
Battery Maintenance ....................................................................................................42
5.4
CHARGER/ADAPTOR ..............................................................................................................43
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5.5
BAG .....................................................................................................................................43
CHAPTER 6
6.1
6.2
6.3
TRAINING ..............................................................................................................................45
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE .........................................................................................................45
SERVICE ...............................................................................................................................45
APPENDIX A
A.1
A.2
A.3
A.4
A.5
A.6
A.7
A.8
A.9
A.10
TRAINING, SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ...........................................45
COMMON FAILURES AND TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................47
THE SYSTEM CANNOT POWER ON ...........................................................................................47

THE SYSTEM CANNOT POWER OFF ..........................................................................................47
NO USB DISK CONNECTED PROMPT WHEN A USB DISK IS CONNECTED ..................................47
CANNOT PRINT ......................................................................................................................48
CANNOT CHARGE ..................................................................................................................48
NO ECHO..............................................................................................................................48
CANNOT MAKE DAC CURVES .................................................................................................48
CANNOT MAKE AVG CURVES..................................................................................................49
INCORRECT DEPTH READING WHEN USING AN ANGLE PROBE ....................................................49
INCORRECT HORIZONTAL READING WHEN USING AN ANGLE PROBE ............................................49
APPENDIX B
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................51
APPENDIX C
SUBMENU DEFAULT VALUE AND RANGE OR OPTION ..................................55
APPENDIX D
ADDITIONAL DATA ON CTS-9009......................................................................59
D.1 APPEARANCE ........................................................................................................................59

D.2 CTS-9009 MENU STRUCTURE ...............................................................................................61
D.3 ADDITION FUNCTIONAL OPERATION (BASED ON CTS-9006).....................................................63
D3.1
Radio Frequency Rectify (RF)......................................................................................63
D3.2
Band ............................................................................................................................64
D3.3
Cine .............................................................................................................................64
D3.4
Frequency Measure .....................................................................................................66
D3.5
Gate Magnifier .............................................................................................................66
D3.6
AWS D1.1/D1.5 Welding Level Calculation..................................................................66
D3.7
Crack Height ................................................................................................................67
D3.8
API 5UE Defect Sizing (A Quantitative Method)...........................................................68
D3.9
CSC (Curved Surface Correction)................................................................................69
D3.10 Amplitude B Scan ........................................................................................................69
D3.11 Network Communication ..............................................................................................70
D3.12 Thickness Measurement ..............................................................................................70
APPENDIX E
ABBREVIATION LIST ..........................................................................................75
APPENDIX F
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOL ...............................................................................79
CONTACT INFORMATION ...............................................................................................................81
VII
Preface
The CTS-9006/ CTS-9009 digital ultrasonic flaw detector is the perfect combination of various
advanced modern technologies such as ultrasonic flaw detection, computer, electronics, mould,
techniques. Therefore we present a series of digital ultrasonic flaw detectors with higher
performance and more powerful functions to the industry.
Main features of the CTS-9006/ CTS-9009 digital ultrasonic flaw detector:
1 Small size The dimension of the whole unit is 152mm240mm52mm (WHD). This is the
smallest size among all flaw detectors with a 5.7-inch monitor.
2 Light weight The total weight of the unit (including battery) is 1.15kg only.
3 Low consumption Given that the system has small size and light weight, a fully-recharged
battery can support the system to work continuously over 7 hours.
4 High performance The main technical specifications, such as detection sensitivity surplus,
vertical linearity, horizontal linearity and dynamic range, are much better than the requirements
of Chinas national standard.
5 Rich functions The system is featured with USB port, auto gain control, peak memory, DAC,
AVG. Moreover, the CTS-9009 has many additional functions, such as network communication,
probe frequency measure, cine, curved surface correction and AWS code.
6 Easy operation The user-friendly system interface is quite intuitive with just a few buttons
for easy definition and simple operation.
This Operation Manual contains the following chapters:

Chapter 1 gives a brief introduction to the system.
Chapter 2 describes system menus and functional operation.
Chapter 3 describes some operation techniques, so as to facilitate the users to operate the system
quickly and conveniently.
Chapter 4 describes the general steps when performing field testing with the system, and gives
some application examples.
Chapter 5 describes how to use peripheral devices, ports and accessories.
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Chapter 6 describes operator training and system maintenance.
Appendix A describes how to identify system common failures and troubleshoot the problems.
Appendix B describes system main performance specifications.
Appendix C describes system submenus.
Appendix D describes differences between CTS-9009 and CTS-9006, and their corresponding
operations.
To know system features and operation, as well as how to perform ultrasonic testing with the system,
please read this Operation Manual carefully before using the system.
Operation Cautions and Safety Guide

1) Please keep this Operation Manual and always operate the system by following the steps
and methods described in the Operation Manual.
2) Before operating the system, the operator shall have received formal training on ultrasonic
testing.
3) Do not try to dismantle and repair the system unless specifically described in the Operation
Manual.
4) The system warranty will be void if the fragile labels on specific positions are damaged.
5) Do not place the system in the place of moisture or near radiator, strong magnetic field or
heat source.
6) When the system is not in use for a long time, it should be powered up at lease once every
month.
7) Avoid collide any hard object against the display screen.
8) Do not use a damaged or worn-out power cable.
9) For cautions on using the battery, please refer to 5.3.4 Battery Maintenance.
10) For cautions on using the charger/adaptor, please refer to 5.4 Charger/Adaptor.
XI
Chapter 1
System
1.1 Application Scope

The CTS-9006 is a lightweight and compact digital ultrasonic flaw detector, especially suitable for:
1 Material testing, flaw positioning and echo evaluation
2 Thickness measurement
3 Testing result storage and recording
4 General ultrasonic testing
1.2 Appearance
Direction Key
Confirm Key
Main Menu Key
Main Menu Key
Power Key
Function Key
Power Indicator
Fig. 1-1
System Front View
Battery securing screw
Battery
Handle
Fig. 1-2
System Back View
Fig. 1-3
System Side View
Probe Socket R
Probe Socket T
DC Power In Socket
Buzzer Port
USB Port
Battery Charge In Socket

Fig. 1-4
System Top View
1.3 Port and Socket

Please refer to Fig. 1-3 and Fig. 1-4.
Table 1-1
Usage of Ports and Sockets
Name
Probe Socket T, R
Buzzer Port
USB Port
DC Power In Socket
Battery Charging In
Socket
Usage
To connect a probe. T is for transmitting while R is for
receiving.
The buzzer sound outlet when the alarm sound is enabled.
To connect a USB disk or a printer.
For main unit power supply when connected to the external
charger/adaptor (CD-92).
For charging battery when connected to the external
charger/adaptor (CD-92).
1.4 Key
Please refer to Fig. 1-1 for key diagram and Table 1-2 for key functions.

Table 1-2
Key
Key Name
, , ,
Direction
Key Function Description

Function
To select submenu, adjust value and switch item.

Self-defined function key, which can be defined as
F1
PeakEnv, PeakEcho, ScreenShot or Print function.

Function
Freeze
To activate / cancel freeze function.

To activate / cancel AGC function.
AGC
Confirm
To execute a function or confirm an item.

To adjust system basic parameters, including Range,
Basic
Velocity, Delay, Zero, Reject, Gain, Step, Gate Start,

Gate Width, and Gate Thresh.
DAC
AVG
To use DAC main menu.

Main Menu
To use AVG main menu.
Corr
To use auto correction main menu.
Store
To use Store main menu.
Config
To adjust and configure main menu.

Power
To turn on/off the system.
1.5 Menu
Please refer to Table 1-3 for the menu structure.

Table 1-3 Menu Structure
Main Menu
Basic
Submenu
Submenu
Gain
Main Menu
Submenu
Submenu
GAThresh
DAC_Op
LineType
Step
GALogic
GAStart
Standard
SPath ^
GBStart
Gain
Vel ^
GBWidth
SPath ^
Dly ^
GBThresh
Zero ^
GBLogic
Rej
GBMeasure
DAC_L1
DAC
DAC_L2
DAC_L3
GAStart ^
Comp
GAWidth
Line_Sel
Table 1-3 Menu Structure (Continued)

Main Menu
Submenu
Submenu
Submenu
Submenu
StandardName
Angle ^
PRF
Fill_Mode
Grade
K_Value ^
MeasPt
Unit
X_Value
Horn
Lang.()
Thk. ^
Coor
Date
Power
AVG_Freq.
Time
Damping
AVG_Diam.
To_Default
Band
F1Key
SN
Rectify
Color
Dual
AutoLevel
Standard
Main Menu
Config
Table 1-3 Menu Structure (Continued)

Main Menu
Submenu
Submenu
Main Menu
Dataset
Import
AVG_Op
Subject
ParamOut
GAStart
Save
Update
Gain
Recall
Store
Submenu
SPath ^
Del
AVG
Dir
Base_Diam.
AVG_L1
Pre.
AVG_L2
Del_All
AVG_L3
Out
Comp
Att.
5
Submenu

Table 1-3 Menu Structure(Continued)
Main Menu
Corr
Submenu
Main Menu
Submenu
GAStart
GAStart
Ref1 ^
Ho_D
Ref2 ^
Ho_Diam. ^
Gain
Gain
SPath ^
Angle_Meas
Vel ^
Dly ^
SPath ^
Angle
K_Value
Zero ^
Op.
Angle_Meas.
Note 1: The item in bold font indicates that this submenu has extended submenu. If selected,
the extended submenu will show up.
Note 2: The submenu marked with ^ has coarse adjustment/ fine adjustment. The submenu
marked with ^ on the right indicates it is in fine adjustment, while the submenu with mark in coarse adjustment.
1.6 Measurement Data Area

Please refer to Fig. 1-5 for measurement data area and Table 1-4 for parameter and symbol and
their meanings.

Waveform
Display
Menu Display
Measure Data
Fig. 1-5
System Display
1.7 Measure Data Area

See Fig. 1-6 for the measure data area, and Table 1-4 for the meanings of parameters and symbols.
Fig. 1-6
Table 1-4
Measurement Data Area
Description of Parameters and Symbols
Parameter & Symbol

a
a
a
Ha
Description
Echo measurement point sound path within gate a.
Echo measurement point depth within gate a when testing with an
angle probe.
The horizontal distance between probe flank and echo measurement
point within gate a when testing with an angle probe.
Echo measurement point amplitude percentage within gate a.

Table 1-4
Description of Parameters and Symbols (Continued)
Parameter & Symbol
Description
dB difference between echo measurement point amplitude and gate
HadB
height within gate a. When in DAC curve mode, it means dB

difference between echo measurement point amplitude and the
current DAC curve selected.
CL
EW
It refers to the echo measurement point position within gate under

DAC curve (display under DAC curve only)
The flat-bottomed hole equivalent of echo measurement point within
gate under AVG curve (display under AVG curve only)
Rs
Range start.
Re
Range end.
1, 2, 3, 4
This coordinate reading corresponds to the distance value.
xxb
Gate b measure value displayed according to the selection.
Freeze activation indication. It is blank if freeze function is disabled.
Single/Dual Probe indicator.

Reject activation indicator: It is blank if reject is lower than 0.
Alarm indicator. In alarm state, the color changes and the mark is
filled and flashing. In non-alarm state, it is hollow.
Cine recording indicator, which flashes when start recording cine.
Battery capacity indicator.
Chapter 2
System Operation
2.1 Power Supply

The power of this system can be supplied by either the battery (DC-92) or the charger/adaptor (CD92):
a Battery
Operation:
Install the battery according to 5.3.1 Battery Installation and Disassemble.
b Charger/Adaptor
Operation:
1 Insert the charger/adaptor AC In plug in the AC socket (AC 100V~240V).
2 Insert the charger/adaptor DC Out plug in the DC Power In Socket at the top of the system.
2.2 Power on
Operation:
Press Power Key
to turn on the system, and the power indicator on the panel will turn green.
The system screen will display SIUI logo and the model. After initialization, it will go to operation
mode.
Note 1: The system power-up parameter settings are the same as those before the system is
powered off last time in normal state.
Note 2: If the system cannot be powered on, please refer to Appendix A Common Failures and
Troubleshooting.
2.3 Power Off

Operation:
Press Power Key
for about 2 seconds, and the power-off screen will be displayed and the
system will be turned off.

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Note: If the system cannot be powered off, please refer to Appendix A Common Failures and
Troubleshooting.
2.4 Main Menu Selection

The system main menu corresponds to the main menu keys on the panel. For example, DAC
corresponds to DAC main menu, AVG corresponds to AVG main menu. Press the main menu key
on the panel and the corresponding main menu is selected.
2.5 Submenu Selection

If not specified, the submenu shall be selected as below:
Operation:
Press the direction key or to select the submenu.
Note: The selected submenu will be highlighted.
2.6 Turning Page

For main menu with multiple pages of submenus, follow either of the operation below to turn pages.
Operation:
1)
Select the submenu Page, and press or to turn to the previous or the next page.
2)
Or press the corresponding main menu key to turn to the next page circularly.
2.7 General Submenu Adjustment

If not specified, the submenu value or item shall be adjusted by following the steps below.
Operation:
1 Select the submenu to be adjusted. Please refer to 2.5 Submenu Selection;
2 Use the direction key or to increase/decrease submenu value or toggle among items.
Note 1: When adjusting submenu value, hold on the adjust key may speed up the value
increase/decrease.
Note 2: For submenu with coarse adjustment/fine adjustment, the coarse adjustment/fine
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adjustment state may be toggled by pressing
repeatedly.
2.8 Extended Submenu

There are two submenus with extended submenus, i.e. Standard and Angle_Meas. Please see
their operation as below:
a
Select the submenu Standard.

Operation:
1) Press DAC and the submenu correspond to DAC main menu will pop up. Make the DAC
curve with the general method.
2) Select the submenu Standard.
3) Press
, or to switch to the extended submenu. The adjustment of the extended
submenu is the same as that of the general submenu.

b
Select the submenu Angle_Meas.

Operation:
1) Press Corr to display the submenu correspond to Corr main menu.
2) Select the submenu Angle_Meas.
3) Press
, or to switch to the extended submenu. The adjustment of the extended
submenu is the same as that of the general submenu.
2.9 Self-defined function key

Self-defined function key- F1 . The user may select the function of this key in the Config main menu
based on specific needs. Functions available for selection are: PeakEnv, PeakEcho, ScreenShot,
Print, Sec_Color, Wave_Comp, Zoom and Help. In the Config main menu, select PeakEnv,
PeakEcho, ScreenShot, Print, Sec_Color, Wave_Comp, Zoom or Help for F1 submenu.
a Peak Envelope Memory
Operation:
If PeakEnv is selected for F1 submenu:
1 Press F1 to enable the Peak Envelope Memory function if it is disabled.
2 Press F1 to disable the Peak Envelope Memory function if it is enabled.
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b Peak Echo Memory
Operation:
If PeakEcho is selected for F1 submenu:
1 Press F1 to enable the Peak Echo Memory function if it is disabled.
2 Press F1 to disable the Peak Echo Memory function if it is enabled.
c Screen Shot
If ScreenShot is selected for F1 submenu:
Operation:
If a USB disk is connected, press F1 , and the screenshot will be saved as a picture and
outputted to the USB disk.
d Print
Operation:
If Print is selected for F1 submenu:
Press F1 . If a USB printer is connected, the current screen will be printed out.
e Sec_Color
Operation:
If Sec_Color is selected for F1 submenu:
1 Press F1 to enable the Sec_Color function if it is disabled.
2 Press F1 to disable the Sec_Color function if it is enabled.
f Wave_Comp
Operation:
If Wave_Comp is selected for F1 submenu:
1 Press F1 to enable the Wave_Comp function if it is disabled.
2 Press F1 to disable the Wave_Comp function if it is enabled.
g Zoom
Operation:
If Zoom is selected for F1 submenu:
1 Press F1 to enable the Zoom function if it is disabled.
2 Press F1 to disable the Zoom function if it is enabled.
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h Help
If Help is selected for F1 submenu:
1) To view the help information for any menu, select the desired menu, then press F1 ; In the
help information screen, press to turn to the previous page, or to the next page.
2) press F1 to exit help information screen.
Note 1: If the function is not available, it will prompt Not supported by software.
Note 2:The Zoom function can not be enabled if PeakEnv, PeakEcho or Wave_Comp function
is in use.
Note 3: For Help function, if no relevant help is found for the menu, press F1 and it displays No
help information.
2.10
Freeze
Operation:
1 Press Freeze to enable the freeze function if it is disabled
2 Press Freeze to disable the freeze function if it is enabled.
Note: When the freeze function is enabled, a freeze mark * will be displayed at the bottom right
of the screen. (Please refer to 1.7 Measure Data Area.)
2.11
Auto Gain
Operation:
Press AGC and the echo within gate will be automatically adjusted to the set echo amplitude in
AutoLevel submenu of Config main menu. For example, if AutoLevel is set 80%, press AGC and
the echo within gate will be automatically adjusted to 80% amplitude.
2.12
Auto Correction
Auto correction is used for correcting material velocity and probe zero (the acoustic time from the
probe ceramic to the incidence point), so as to eliminate the impact of velocity and zero on
calculation parameters, such as system sound path, horizontal distance and vertical distance.
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There are 3 correction types for selection: Vel (velocity corrected only), Zero (zero corrected only)
and Vel&Zero (Velocity and Zero corrected at the same time).
a Correcting Velocity / Correcting Velocity and Zero
Operation:
1 Press Corr to go to Corr main menu.
2 Select the submenu Op. and set it Vel or Vel&Zero. (set Vel to correct velocity; or set
Vel&Zero to correct both velocity and zero).
3 Select the submenu Ref1 to adjust the actual sound path of reference 1.
5 Select the submenu GAStart to adjust gate start position, and hitch the gate to the echo
corresponding to reference 1. Adjust gain or press AGC to bring the echo amplitude around
80%. Press
and the screen prompts Please record echo for Ref2.
6 Hitch the gate to the echo corresponding to reference 2 by following step 5). Adjust gain to
bring the echo amplitude around 80%. Press
and the screen prompts Correction
Completed. Now the displayed velocity and zero are the current material velocity and probe
zero.
b Correcting Zero
Operation:
2 Select the submenu Op. and set it Zero.
corresponding to reference 1. Adjust gain or press AGC to bring the echo amplitude around
80%. Press
and the screen prompts Correction Completed. Now the displayed zero is
the current probe zero.
Example 1: Use the first and the second echoes of a BH-50 echo probe to correct its velocity and
zero at the same time.
Operation:
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2 Select the submenu Op. and set it Vel&Zero.
3 Select the submenu Ref1 to adjust the actual sound path of the first echo to 50mm.
4 Select the submenu Ref2 to adjust the actual sound path of the second echo to 100mm.
corresponding to reference 1. Adjust gain or press AGC to bring the echo amplitude around 80%.
Press
and the screen prompts Please record echo for Ref2.
6 Hitch the gate to the echo corresponding to reference 2 by following step 5). Adjust gain to bring
the echo amplitude around 80%. Press
and the screen prompts Correction Completed.
Now the displayed velocity and zero are the current material velocity and probe zero.
Example 2: Use a CSK-IA test block to correct velocity and zero of an angle probe. (See Fig. 2-1)
Operation:
2 Select the submenu Op. and set it Vel&Zero.
3 Select the submenu Ref1 to adjust the actual sound path of the R50 arc echo to 50mm.
4 Select the submenu Ref2 to adjust the actual sound path of the R100 arc echo to 100mm.
5 Move the probe to bring the highest reflection echo of the R100 arc 80% of the screen height
and the reflection echo of the R50 arc more than 20% of the screen height. (If the R50 arc echo
amplitude is less than 20%, the echo amplitude may be increased by translating the probe
towards the R50 arc.)
6 Select the submenu GAStart to adjust gate start position, and hitch the gate to the R50 arc echo.
Adjust gain or press AGC to bring the echo amplitude around 80%. Press
and the screen
prompts Please record echo for Ref2.

7 Hitch the gate to the R100 arc echo by following step 6). Adjust gain to bring the echo amplitude
around 80%. Press
and the screen prompts Correction Completed. Now the displayed
velocity and zero are the current material velocity and probe zero.
Note: If a IIW(V-1) test block is used, and due to the lack of an R50 arc, the user may use the
first and the second echo of an R100 arc. In this case, Ref1 shall be set 100mm and
Ref2 200mm. Hitch the gate to the first echo in step 6) and hitch the second echo in
step 7).
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Fig. 2-1
2.13
Angle Probe Correction
Angle Measurement
Note 1: To ensure measurement accuracy, please calibrate the system before performing angle
measurement. (Please refer to 2.12 Correction).
Note 2: When performing angle measurement, south path between probe and reflection hole
shall be bigger than twice of probe near-field distance, so as to avoid the test result
error due to near field impact.
Operation:
1 Press Corr and Select the submenu Angle_Meas. Press
to switch to the extended menu of
Angle_Meas.
2 Select the extended menu Ho_D and adjust it to the reflection hole depth of the test block.
3 Select the extended menu Ho_Diam. and adjust it to the reflection hole diameter of the test
block.
4 Select the submenu GAStart to adjust gate start position, hitch the gate to the reflection hole
echo. Move the probe back and forth to search the highest reflection hole echo amplitude.
5 Adjust gain or press AGC to bring the echo amplitude around 80%.
6 Press
and the measured Angle and KValue will be displayed in the submenu Angle and
KValue. The screen will prompt Refresh or not? Press
to confirm and press any other key
to cancel.
Example: Use an angle probe 2.5Z1010A60 to perform angle measurement on the surface of
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CSK-IA or IIW (V-1) standard block with a 50 reflection hole. (See Fig. 2-2)
1 First correct probe zero and material velocity.
2 Press Corr and select the submenu Angle_Meas. Press
to switch to the extended menu of
Angle_Meas.
3 Select the extended menu Ho_D and adjust the 50 reflection hole depth to 30mm.
4 Select the extended menu Ho_Diam. and adjust the 50 reflection hole depth to 50mm.
5 Select the submenu GAStart to adjust gate start position, hitch the gate to the reflection hole
echo. Move the probe back and forth to search the highest reflection hole echo amplitude.
6 Adjust gain or press AGC to bring the echo amplitude around 80%.
7 Press
and the measured Angle and KValue will be displayed in the submenu Angle and
KValue. The screen will prompt Refresh or not? Press
to confirm and press any other key
to cancel.
Fig. 2-2
2.14
Angle Measurement
DAC
2.14.1 Making DAC Curves

a Making DAC Curves
Operation:
1 Press DAC to switch to DAC main menu.
2 Select the submenu DAC_Op and adjust it to Record.
3 Select the submenu GAStart to adjust gate start position, hitch the gate to the echo to be
recorded. Adjust gain or press AGC to bring the echo amplitude around 80%. Press
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to

record the echo. The flashing number at the upper right of the screen waveform area
indicates the current recorded echo number.
4 Repeat step 3) till finish recording. Up to 10 echoes can be recorded.
5 If no DAC curve shall be displayed, select DAC_Op and adjust it to Off to hide the current
curve.
b Application Standard
Operation:
1 User define: Input the dB values for DACLine1, DACLine2 and DACLine3 directly. Select the
submenu DAC_L1, DAC_L2 and DAC_L3 respectively and adjust their values.
2 Standard: Select the submenu Standard and press
to go the extended submenu of
Standard. Select the desired Standard in the submenu StandardName and Grade, press
and curves based on the selected standard will be created.
c Line Type
Operation:
Select the submenu LineType, then select the DAC line display to be Curve or Bee.
Note1: For the moment, the DAC curves standard supports GB 11345-1989 and JB/T 47302005 only.
Note2: LineType can be selected before or after making the DAC curves.
2.14.2 Deleting DAC Curves

a Deleting Echo Points
Operation:
2 Select the submenu DAC_Op and adjust it to Del_Pt.
3 Press
to go to DAC deletion state. Now an X mark will be shown on the DAC curve,
which means the echo point position recorded when making DAC curves. The number on
the upper right indicates the current selected echo point number, and above the
corresponding echo point there is a mark. Now press the direction key or to select
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the number to be deleted and press
to delete the echo point. Press any other key to exit
the DAC deletion state.

b Delete a whole curve
Operation:
2 Select the submenu DAC_Op and adjust it to Del_C.
3 Press
, and the screen prompts Sure?. Press
again to delete the curve, or press any
other key to cancel.
2.15
AVG
Note 1: The AVG curves on this system are only applicable to round normal/straight-beam
probes.
Note 2: The AVG curves are calculated based on theoretical formula, which is valid for the area
beyond three times of near field only. It is a straight line in the area within three times of
near field.
2.15.1 Making AVG Curves

Operation:
1 Input probe frequency
Press Config to go to Config main menu. Select the submenu AVG_Freq. and adjust it to the
current probe frequency.
2 Input Probe Specification
Press Config to go to Config main menu. Select the submenu AVG_Diam. and adjust it to the
current probe diameter.
3 Press AVG to switch to AVG main menu.
4 Select the submenu AVG_Op and adjust it to Record.
5 Input Base_Diam.
Base diameter refers to the flat bottom hole diameter of the reference test block or the workpiece
in use. If Base_Diam. is set 0, it means that the reference test block or the workpiece has a
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broad flat bottom.
6 Input the flat-bottom hole equivalent diameters for the three AVG lines to be created.
Select the submenu AVG_L1, AVG_L2 and AVG_L3 respectively and adjust their values.
7 Input Compensation Value
When the echo amplitude of the reference test block or the workpiece does not comply with the
theoretical value, compensation is required to compensate the value difference. This is a
common practice when a broad flat bottom is used for reference. Because the broad flat bottom
echo amplitude usually does not reach the theoretical difference of amplitude for the echo of the
same-distance flat-bottom hole, if the broad flat bottom amplitude is used as a reference, the
calculated flat-bottom equivalent value in actual testing will be inaccurate.
Therefore, in situations when the broad flat bottom echo is used as a reference, it is
recommended to input the error (between the actual difference of the reference broad flat-bottom
echo amplitude and the flat-bottom test block amplitude with the same-distance, which can be
calculated with the theoretical formula) as compensation. Input the compensation to bring the
calculation more accurate.
8 Select the submenu GAStart. Adjust gate start position and hitch the gate to the echo to be
recorded. Adjust gain or press AGC to bring the echo amplitude around 80%. Now the system
will make the curves automatically.
9 If AVG curves display is not required, select Off in AVG_Op submenu to hide the current curves.
2.15.2 Deleting AVG Curves

Operation:
1 Press AVG to switch to AVG main menu.
2 Select the submenu AVG_Op and adjust it to Del.
3 Press
, and the screen prompts Sure?. Press
other key to cancel.
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again to delete the curve, or press any
2.16
Store
2.16.1 Save
Operation:
1 Press Store to switch to Store main menu.
2 Select the submenu Dataset. Adjust it to select a blank dataset (without a
mark after the
dataset).
3 Select the submenu Save and press
2.16.2 Recall
Operation:
2 Select the submenu Dataset. Adjust it to select a saved dataset (with a
3 Select the submenu Recall and press
mark after the dataset).
2.16.3 Delete
Operation:
2 Select the submenu Dataset. Adjust it to select a saved dataset (with a
3 Select the submenu Del. Press
mark after the dataset).
and the screen prompts Sure?. Press
again to confirm
deletion, or press any other key to cancel.
2.16.4 Delete All

Operation:
2 Select the submenu Del_All. Press
and the screen prompts Sure?. Press
confirm deletion, or press any other key to cancel.
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again to
2.16.5 Directory
Operation:
2 Select the submenu Dir and press
3 On the directory screen, use the direction key to turn pages and to select the
dataset on the displayed page.
4 Press
to preview the dataset content.
5 Press any other key to exit the directory.
2.16.6 Preview
Operation:
2 Select the submenu Pre. and press
On the preview screen, press direction key

to switch the preview dataset, and press
to select Recall, Del or Return function. Press
3 Press any direction key, or any other key except
to run the selected function.

to exit preview.
2.16.7 Output
Operation:
2 Select the submenu Out. Press the direction key and there are two options for selection:
Cur. : To store the current dataset to a USB disk.
All : To store all the saved datasets to a USB disk.
3 Select one option and press
2.16.8 Subject
Subject is for brief notes on datasets. Only characters or letters are accepted.
Operation:
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2 Select the submenu Subject. Press or
to go to the edit screen.
3 In the edit screen:

1Use the direction key to move the cursor to select the letter to be inputted.
2Press DAC / Config to move one cursor forward/ backward in Subject.
3Press AVG to delete the last character (from the end).
4Press
to input one letter. Press Store to confirm finishing input of Subject. After
pressing that key, the screen prompts Saving..., and it will go back to the main menu
Store. Now the submenu Subject displays a new subject.
5Press F1 to cancel and exit edit screen.
Note 1: Up to 8 characters (including space) can be inputted for Subject. When the ninth
character is inputted, the last character of the Subject will be replaced by the new
inputted one.
Note 2: If the Dataset is not saved, once the Dataset is changed and you want to go back to
that Dataset, the Subject will be lost.
Note 3: In the directory screen, each unit has 2 values: the upper one for Dataset, and the lower
one for Subject.
2.16.9 Import
To import files to the system for use.
a)
Get prepared
Copy the data file in .dat and the image in .png to a directory in the USB disk (Note: do not
change the file name, otherwise it may not be recognized).
b)
Connect the system with the USB disk
c)
Import
1
Select the submenu Import from the main menu Store, then press
Select the desired directory to be imported, then select the file to be imported according
or .
to the screen prompt.

1 If the current storage does not exist in the USB storage, the screen will prompt:
Confirm: Import All Files
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Other: Cancel
- Press
, and all the data files and pictures in the directory of the USB disk will
be imported;
- Press any other key to exit.
2If the current storage exists in the USB storage, the screen will prompt:
Dataset: * has existed
Sure to import?
Confirm: Import All Files
Down: Import files not exist
Right: Import this file
Left: Ignore
Other: Cancel
-
Press
, and all the data files and pictures in the directory of the USB disk will be
imported;
-
Press, and all the data files and pictures for those datasets (in the directory of
the USB disk) not the same as the current datasets will be imported;
Press to import the file and picture with the current dataset * ;
Press to ignore the file, and the system will continue to prompt other files in the
directory with the same existing datasets;
Press any other key to exit.
Note: the directory name may include number 0~9, 26 lettersincluding big and small letters,
or any of the symbols below: ~ , `, , @, #, $, %, ^, &, , , -, +, =, comma[,], single
quotation mark []; but not include Chinese characters.
2.17
Coordinate Mode
When testing with an angle probe, the x-coordinate on the screen can be switched to any of SPath
(SoundPath), Vert. (Vertical) or Hor. (Horizon) mode. And the submenu for range will display the
menu matching such mode.
Operation:
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1 Press Config to go to Config main menu.
2 Select the submenu Coor and adjust it to the desired mode.
Note 1: The coordinate mode is only applicable when testing with an angle probe. Please set
the probe angle or KValue before setting the coordinate mode.
Note 2: If the submenu Coor is set Vert. or Hor., the submenus Angle and KValue cannot be
set 0, unless the submenu Coor is set SPath first.
2.18
Parameter Output
It is used to output parameters of measure point, i.e. sound distance, horizontal distance, depth,
echo amplitude and sound path, to a USB disk.
Operation:
1 Make sure that the USB disk is connected to the system and identified correctly. (That is to say,
when the USB disk is plugged in, the system will prompt USB disk connected.)
2 Press Store to go to Store main menu, and press the direction key or to select between
two options: Manual each press will output parameters once; Auto parameters will be
outputted continuously.
3 Press
, ParamOut submenu will display On to start output. If Manual is selected, then after
outputting parameter once, ParamOut submenu will be turned to Manual and the screen will
prompt Completed to finish output; If Auto is selected, then ParamOut submenu will always be
On, and parameters will be outputted continuously. To stop output, press
again. ParamOut
submenu will be turned to Auto and the screen will prompt Completed to finish output.
Note 1: Output parameters: Sa(sound distance), Da (depth), Ra(horizontal distance),
Ha%(echo amplitude), SPath (sound path).
Note 2: Output file name: System Model-Date (CTS9006-02282008 for example)
Note 3: Output format: [hour: minute: second: mantissa] Sa: xxx, Da: xxx, Ra: xxx, Ha%: xxx,
SPath: xxx
Note 4: SPath (Sound Path): 1 LEG if 1 LEG; 2 LEG if > 1 LEG and 2 LEG; 3 LEG if > 2
LEG and 3 LEG, and so on.
Note 5: Among the output parameters, Da and SPath values are relative to submenu Thk.
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(which refers to workpiece thickness, on the first page of Config menu). Proper Thk. setting will
ensure accuracy of Da and SPath values.
Note 6: Sa will be displayed as Sa:* when gate is set off or out of the screen display range.
Note 7: Ha% will be displayed as Ha%:* in the case of Note 6; when the echo amplitude
exceeds the screen range, it will display as Ha%: >100.
Note 8: When outputting parameters, if there is already a file of the same name in the USB disk,
the parameters will be appended to the file.
Note 9: When outputting parameters manually, after each press of
, the screen will pause
for a short while, because the system is saving parameters to the USB disk.
Note 10: When outputting parameters automatically, the USB disk can only be removed when
the output stops by pressing
again and the screen prompts Completed. In this way it will avoid
damaging the outputted parameter files due to improper USB disk removal.
Note 11: The remaining space of the inserted USB disk will not be calculated when outputting
parameters automatically. Please make sure there is at least 10 MB left in the USB disk before using
it.
Note 12: The automatic parameter output is approximately 8~15/sec, which is subject to the
specific operation or screen content.
2.19
MeasPt Select
There are 3 methods for MeasPt: Peak, JFront and Front. The values for SPath (SoundPath) and
A (Amplitude) are different subject to methods.
1
Peak: To calculate sound path and amplitude based on the peak within the gate range.
JFront: To calculate sound path from the intersection with the gate within the gate range,
based on which calculate the amplitude by searching for the echo peak where the
intersection locates.
Front: To calculate sound path from the intersection with the gate, and to get the
amplitude from the peak within the gate range.
Take Fig. 2-3 for example: if Peak is selected for MeasPt, SPath is xc, and A is yc; if JFront is
selected, SPath is xa, and A is yb; if Front is selected, SPath is xa, and A is yc.
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Operation:
1 Press Config to go to the main menu Config.
2 Select the submenu MeasPt, and set it to the desired measure mode.
yc
yb
ya
xa xb
Fig. 2-3
2.20
Gate
xc
Different Measurements subject to Methods
Measurement Select for Gate b
To select which measurement value to be displayed for Gate b.

Table 2-1 Measurement Item for Gate b
Item
Description
off
No display of measurement value
Hb
Echo measurement point amplitude percentage within gate b
HbdB
Sb
b
b
Sba
dB difference between echo measurement point amplitude and gate

height within gate b
Echo measurement point sound path within gate b
Echo measurement point depth within gate b when testing with an angle
probe
Horizontal distance between probe flank and echo measurement point
within gate b when testing with an angle probe
Measurement point sound path difference within gate a and gate b
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Operation:
1 Press Basic to go to the main menu Basic.
2 Select the submenu BMeasure, and set to the desired measurement item.
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Chapter 3
Prompts and Tips for System Application
3.1 Gain Step Quick Adjustment

In the Basic main menu, select the submenu Gain and press
, the gain step may be toggled
among 0.5 / 2 / 6 / 12.
3.2 Quick Store and Recall

If the submenu Dataset is selected, press
. If there is data saved in the current dataset, the data
will be recalled. If there is no data in the current dataset, the new data will be saved.
3.3 Test Range Setup

Table 3-1 Recommended Test Range Setup
Workpiece Thickness (mm)
Recommended Range (mm)
20
2~3 times of workpiece thickness
>20, 50
4~5 times of workpiece thickness
>50, 200
3 times of workpiece thickness
>200
1.5 times of workpiece thickness
Note: This table is for reference only. The operator shall choose the appropriate range based on
specific situation. Usually the range shall cover the workpiece thickness or the observed
echo area with certain surplus.
3.4 System Text Prompt

During operating the system, when a mis-operation occurs or a confirmation for any operation is
required, a text prompt message will be displayed on the screen. The user may determine the
reason of such mis-operation or confirm whether to continue the operation through the prompt
message.
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3.5 Store and Recall of System State and Testing Parameter

The internal large memory of the system can store up to 300 groups of system test state data sets.
Therefore system test state data of calibrated probes for different applications or specific to
workpieces can be saved to records (datasets). Before testing, the corresponding saved records can
be recalled. After releasing the freeze state, testing is available immediately. Thus toggle between
different test states is very fast, which allows easy management and less complicated calibration on
the system.
3.6 System Parameter Setup Specific to Testing

1 For large workpieces or coarse-crystal material testing or when high sensitivity is required, set
Power at High and Damping at Low, so as to increase system test sensitivity.
2 For situations of thin workpiece testing or high resolution is required, set Power at Low and
Damping at High, so as to increase system test resolution but the test sensitivity will decrease
accordingly. When testing with a narrow-pulse probe, set Rectify at Pos. or Neg. to further
increase resolution.
3 Usually PRF is set 6.
4 Determine system frequency setup based on the rated frequency of the selected probe. For a
2.5MHz probe, the test sensitivity surplus for the step 1~4MHz is the highest among the
available frequency range.
5 Generally, Rej is set 0%.
3.7 Using Battery to Increase Anti-interference

When the AC power grid receives strong interference, please use battery for power supply. The
power supply from battery effectively cuts off interference signals from AC power grid, while other
external interference signals will not easily affect the system.
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3.8 Application of PeakEnvelop

When PeakEnv. function is enabled, the screen will record the peak values corresponding to all
points in horizontal direction within the display range, and display these points in different colors.
When higher echoes appear, the corresponding peaks of those positions are refreshed, otherwise
they remain unchanged. This application is mainly used for positioning in angle-probe testing and
displaying echo envelope.
3.9 Application of PeakEcho

When PeakEcho function is enabled, the screen will record the peak echoes for all echoes (except
for initial wave) within the display range, and display these echoes in different colors. When higher
echoes appear, all echoes recorded will be refreshed, otherwise they remain unchanged. This
application is mainly used for making DAC curves.
3.10
Applying PeakEcho to Make DAC Curves
Set the submenu of F1 in Config main menu at PeakEcho and enable it when making DAC curves.
In this way, the user may find the highest echo quickly and make DAC curves by hitching the gate to
the recorded peak echoes.
3.11
Using Different Colors to Achieve Optimal Visual Effect in Application
1 When the system is operated in sunshine outdoors, it is recommended to set the submenu
Color (Config main menu) at 2 (white background), so as to increase visual contrast and clarity
of the screen.
2 When the system is operated indoors, it is recommended to set the submenu Color (Config
main menu) at 1 (black background) for more comfortable visual effect.
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3.12
Impact of Gate State on Gate Measurement Results

Table 3-2
Impact of Gate State on Gate Measurement Results

Gate State
Condition
Gate On/Off
Intersection
with Gate
HdB
Off
Random
On
Random
Off
Random
On
Non-intersect
On
Intersect
Off
Random
On
Non-intersect
On
Intersect
MeasPt
Peak
JFront
Front
Note 1:
means it has measurement value, while * means no measurement value.
Note 2:
Sba has the measurement value only when two gate are valid.
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Chapter 4
Testing Application and Examples
4.1 Testing with A Normal Probe

General testing steps with a normal probe:
1 Set up system initial parameters (Rng, Vel, Dly, PRF, Band, Power, Damping, Thk).
2 Correct system zero and velocity. Please refer to 2.12 Auto Correction.
3 Select either of the below items:
(1)
Confirm the tested bottom echo or reference sensitivity, based on which increase
compensation sensitivity.
(2)
Make AVG curves. Please refer to 2.15 AVG.
4 Set up the system test range and save the current system status to a blank dataset and record
the dataset number.
5 In field testing, recall the test technique from the preset dataset (If necessary, adjust the
scanning sensitivity) and start testing.
6 According to the echo position and amplitude shown up during testing (hitch the gate to the
echo and read from the measurement data area), determine whether it is a defect echo and
calculate its equivalent (If AVG curves are adopted, the flat-bottom hole equivalent to the echo
amplitude can be read from the system measurement data area directly), and then process the
workpiece based on the applicable standard.
4.2 Testing with An Angle Probe

General testing steps with an angle probe:
1 Setup system initial parameters (Rng, Vel, Dly, PRF, Band, Power, Damping, Thk)
2 Correct system zero and velocity (usually only the system zero can be corrected). Please refer to
2.12 Auto Correction.
3 Use a ruler to measure the probe flankX_Valueand input it in the system.
4 Input the probe nominal Angle or KValue (If the user is demanding on measurement result, the
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probe actual angle can be measured with the angle measurement function or a CSK IA test
block. Please refer to 2.13 Angle Mesurement).
5 Use a standard test block (such as CSK IIIA) to make DAC curves, and set dB distance and
workpiece surface compensation between the three DAC curves according to the applicable
standard (such as JB/T 4730-2005, GB11345-1989). Please refer to 2.14 DAC.
6 Set up Rng for testing. Save the current system setup status and DAC curves to a blank dataset
and record the dataset number.
7 In field testing, recall the test technique from the preset dataset (If necessary compensate the
scanning sensitivity based on the current sensitivity) and start testing.
8 According to the echo position, amplitude shown up during testing and dB difference of DAC
curves (hitch the gate to the echo and read from the measurement data area), determine
whether it is a defect echo and calculate its equivalent, length and area.
4.3 Application Examples

4.3.1
Application Example of JB/T 4730-2005 Standard
Use a 2.5Z1010K2 probe, as per JB/T 4730-2005 standard, to test the welding line of a 20mm-thick
steel plate. The operating procedure is usually as follows:
1 Set up system initial parameters
Set the submenu Coor (in Config main menu) at SPath;
Set the submenu SPath (in Basic main menu) at 200mm;
Set the submenu Vel (in Basic main menu) at 3230m/s;
Set the submenu Dly (in Basic main menu) at 0mm;
Set the submenu PRF (in Config main menu) at 6;
Set the submenu Band (in Config main menu) at 1~4MHz;
Set the submenu Power (in Config main menu) at High;
Set the submenu Damping (in Config main menu) at Low;
Set the submenu Thk (in Config main menu) at 100mm
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2
Measure X_Value and Zero

Press Corr to go to Corr main menu. Use the probe to scan CSK-IA test block R100. Find the
peak of the echo. Hitch the gate to that echo. Adjust Zero value to bring SPath value in the
measurement data area to 100. Now the distance from the incidence point to the front of probe
housing is X_Value (in Config main menu). Zero is the acoustic time from the probe ceramic
to the incidence point.
Measure Probe Angle (or KValue)

1Press Corr to go to Corr main menu.
2Select the submenu Angle_Meas. and press
to go to its extended submenu.
3Set the extended submenu Ho_D at 30mm and Ho_Diam. at 1mm.

4Use the probe to be measured to scan a16 hole at the depth of 30mm on the CSKIIIA test block. Find the peak of the echo and hitch the gate to that echo. Select extended
submenu GAStart in the submenu Angle_Meas. and press
. The measurement result
is displayed in the extended submenus Angle and KValue. It prompts Sure?. Press
to save Angle and KValue.
5After testing, verification can be performed with a 16 hole at the depth of 20mm.
4
Make DAC Curves

1Press DAC to go to DAC main menu.
2Set the submenu DAC_Op at Record.
3Use the measured probe to scan a 1 hole at the depth of 10mm on the CSK-IIIA test
block. Find the peak of the echo and hitch the gate to that echo. Adjust the echo height
to around 80%. Press the confirm key
and the first echo reference point is recorded
and the first curve section is drawn.

4Repeat step (2), and record echoes of the holes from shallow to deep depth at 20mm,
30mm and 40mm. When the reference echo amplitude at a deeper depth is less than
20% of screen display amplitude, increase system sensitivity (gain value) to increase
echo amplitude, so as to easily record that echo reference point.
5After recording the required echo reference points, a group of DAC curves are completed.
As per JB/T 4730-2005 standard, the sensitivity of DAC_L3, DAC_L2 and DAC_L1 are:
16-9dB, 16-3dB and 16+5dB. Therefore the submenus DAC_L3, DAC_L2 and
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DAC_L1 (in DAC main menu) are set at: -9dB, -3dB and+5dB. In addition, the
workpiece surface compensation is normally 4dB, Comp shall be set at 4dB. Set the
submenu Line_Sel at DAC_L2.
5
Set the submenu Thk (in Config main menu) as the thickness of the workpiece to be tested. In
this specific example, the submenu Thk (in Config main menu) is set at 20mm. Save the
current system setup status and DAC curves to a blank dataset and record the dataset number.
In field testing, recall the made DAC curves from the submenu Dataset (in Store main menu).
When a suspected echo appears within the DAC curve measurement range, hitch the gate to
that echo. If the number displayed in the measurement data area HdB field is 5.5 (the number
refers to the dB difference between the echo peak within the gate and the currently selected
curve DAC_L2), the echo equivalent shall be:16-3dB+5.5dB=16+2.5dB, which belongs
to Class 2 flaw.
4.3.2
Application Example of GB 11345-1989
Use a 2.5Z1010K2 probe, as per Class B of GB 11345-1989 standard, to test on the welding line of
a 20mm-thick steel plate. This technique is also applicable to general welding line testing. The
operating procedure is usually as follows:
1 Set up system initial parameters
Set the submenu Coor (in Config main menu) at SPath;
Set the submenu SPath (in Basic main menu) at 200mm;
Set the submenu Vel (in Basic main menu) at 3230m/s;
Set the submenu Dly (in Basic main menu) at 0mm;
Set the submenu PRF (in Config main menu) at 6;
Set the submenu Band (in Config main menu) at 1~4MHz;
Set the submenu Power (in Config main menu) at High;
Set the submenu Damping (in Config main menu) at Low;
Set the submenu Thk (in Config main menu) at 100mm
2 Measure X_Value and Zero
Press Corr to go to Corr main menu. Use the probe to scan CSK-IA test block R100. Find the
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peak of the echo. Hitch the gate to that echo. Adjust Zero value to bring SPath value in the
measurement data area to 100. Now the distance from the incidence point to the front of probe
housing is X_Value (in Config main menu). Zero is the acoustic time from the probe ceramic to
the incidence point.
3 Measure Probe Angle (or KValue)
1Press Corr to go to Corr main menu.
2Select the submenu Angle_Meas. and press the confirm key
to go to its extended
submenu.
3Set the extended submenu Ho_D at 30mm and Ho_Diam at 3mm.
4Use the probe to be measured to scan a3 hole at the depth of 30mm on the RB-3 test
block. Find the peak of the echo and hitch the gate to that echo. Select the extended
submenu GAStart in the submenu Angle_Meas. and press the confirm key
. The
measurement result is displayed in the extended submenu Angle and KValue. It prompts
Sure?. Press
to save Angle and KValue.
5After testing, verification can be performed with a 3 hole at the depth of 20mm.
4 Make DAC Curves
1Press DAC to go to DAC main menu.
2Set the submenu DAC_Op at Record.
3Use the measured probe to scan a 3 hole at the depth of 10mm on the RB-3 test block.
Find the peak of the echo and hitch the gate to that echo. Adjust the echo height to around
80%. Press the confirm key
and the first echo reference point is recorded and the first
curve section is drawn.

4Repeat step (2), and record the echoes of the holes from shallow to deep depth at 20mm,
30mm and 40mm. When the reference echo amplitude at a deeper depth is less than 20%
of screen display amplitude, increase system sensitivity (gain value) to increase echo
amplitude, so as to easily record that echo reference point
5After recording the required echo reference points, a group of DAC curves are completed.
As per Class B of GB 11345-1989 standard, the sensitivity of DAC_L3, DAC_L2 and
DAC_L1 are: 3-16dB, 3-10dB, 3-4dB. Therefore the submenus DAC_L3, DAC_L2
and DAC_L1 are set at: -16dB, -10dB and -4dB. In addition, the workpiece surface
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compensation is normally 4dB, Comp shall be set at 4dB. Set the submenu Line_Sel at
DAC_L2.
5 Set the submenu Thk (in Config main menu) as the thickness of the workpiece to be tested. In
this specific example, the submenu Thk (in Config main menu) is set at 20mm. Save the current
system setup status and DAC curves to a blank dataset and record the dataset number.
6 In field testing, recall the made DAC curves from submenu Dataset (in Store main menu). When
a suspected echo appears within the DAC curve measurement range, hitch the gate to that echo.
If the number displayed in the measurement data area HdB field is 5.5 (the number refers to the
dB difference between the echo peak within the gate and the currently selected curve DAC_L2),
the echo equivalent shall be: 3-10dB+5.5dB=3-4.5dB, which belongs to Class 2 flaw.
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Chapter 5
Peripheral Devices, Ports and Accessories
5.1 Probe Ports

When testing with the system, use the BNC cable configured with the system or a cable of the same
type to connect with a proper probe. All the probe models manufactured by SIUI are suitable for the
digital ultrasonic flaw detector CTS-9006/CTS-9009.
For testing with one probe, either BNC probe connector socket (in internal parallel connection) can
be used. While for testing with a dual (TR) probe (one ceramic for transmitting, and the other for
receiving) or two probes (one for transmitting, and one for receiving), please be noted that you
should connect the transmit probe to the lower socket (a T is marked on the system housing), and
the receive probe to the upper socket (with an R mark). The wrong connection may result in
abnormality such as echo waveform disorder.
5.2 USB Port

5.2.1
Connecting to a USB Disk
Operation:
1 Connect a USB disk to the system USB port directly.
2 After 10 seconds, the system prompts USB disk connected, indicating the system can identify
the USB disk properly.
Note: If the system cannot identify the USB disk, please refer to Appendix A Common Failures
and troubleshooting.
5.2.2
Removing a USB Disk
Unplug the USB disk form the system USB port directly.
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5.2.3
Connecting to a USB Printer
Operation:
1 Connect a USB printer to the system USB port directly.
2 After 3 seconds, the system prompts USB printer connected, indicating the system can identify
the USB printer connection.
5.2.4
Removing a USB Printer
Unplug the USB printer form the system USB port directly.
5.2.5
Printing with a USB Printer
Operation:
1 Connect a USB printer, please refer to 5.2.3 Connecting to a USB Printer;
2 In Config main menu, Select the submenu F1 and set it at Print.
3 When the submenu F1 is set at Print, press F1 to print.
Note : If the system cannot print, please refer to Appendix A Common Failures and
troubleshooting.
5.3 Battery
5.3.1
Battery Installation and Removal
Please follow the below operation procedure to install the battery (DC-92):
1 Align the contact plate at the bottom of the battery with the port at the lower part of the system
and insert the battery (see #1 in Fig.5-1).
2 After inserting the battery, push the battery in place and turn the screw rightwards to fix it (see #2
in Fig.5-1).
Please follow the below operation procedure to remove the battery:
1 Loosen the screw leftwards to take out the screw (see #1 in Fig.5-2).
2 Take out the battery upwards (see #2 in Fig.5-2).
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Fig. 5-1
5.3.2
Battery Installation
Fig. 5-2 Battery Removal
Charging the Battery
Operation:
1 Insert the charger/adaptor (CD-92) plug into the AC socket (AC 100V~240V).
2 Insert the DC Out plug of the charger/adaptor in the battery (DC-92) charge in socket. The
indicator on the adaptor will be on (in red) and start recharging.
3 When the charger/adaptor indicator turns green, it means the recharge is finished. Usually it
takes 6 hours for one full recharge.
4 Disconnect the charger/adaptor from AC power supply and the battery.
Note: When the battery is recharged, it is normal if the charger/adaptor indicator flashes
between red and green in a short time.
5.3.3
Using the Battery
The battery capacity indicator is located on the right of the measurement data area. The higher the
indicator is, the higher capacity will be. When there is 20% capacity left, it means that the battery
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power is running out, and you should recharge or replace the battery in time. A new DC-92 battery, if
fully charged, may work continuously over 7 hours.
Note: When the battery power is very low, to avoid battery over-discharge, the system will be
turned off automatically.
5.3.4
Battery Maintenance
The capacity and the service life of the rechargeable battery depend on whether the battery is used
properly. Please recharge the battery DC-92 with the configured charger/adaptor (CD-92). On how to
recharge the battery, please refer to 5.3.2 Charging the Battery.
In the following cases, the battery shall be charged:
1 Before using the battery for the first time;
2 If the battery is stored for or over 3 months;
3 After frequent discharge.
Cautions on using the battery:

1) When the system is being operated with an adaptor or the battery is being recharged,
please connect with stable and reliable mains power supply (AC 100V~240V, 50Hz~60Hz);
2) The system battery DC-92can only be recharged with the charger CD-92and the
method specified in this Operation Manual.
3) Please recharge the system battery in a cool and ventilated room, otherwise, the battery
charging effect might be affected.
4) When the system is not in use for a long time, the battery should be recharged and
discharged at least once every three months.
5) During storage or transportation, the battery shall be stored with half capacity, i.e. its voltage
shall be 7.2V~7.7V, so as to avoid any gas generated or gas inflation.
6) When system battery comes to the end of its service life, in order to avoid environmental
pollution, do not discard, break or crush the battery at will. Please dispose it properly
according to applicable laws and regulations or national standards.
7) It is prohibited to throw the battery into fire, so as to avoid explosion or producing toxic
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chemicals.
8) Do not charge the battery near fire source or in extremely hot environment.
9) It is prohibited to make electric conductor contact battery pole plate, so as to avoid short
circuit.
10) Keep the battery from moisture and never throw it into water.
11) Do not store the battery in the temperature higher than 60 or lower than -20;
12) Do not use the battery if it is in peculiar smelling, heats, distortion, changed color or any
other abnormity.
5.4 Charger/Adaptor
The system configured charger/adaptor (CD-92) can serve as the system adaptor and the system
battery charger.
Cautions on using the charger/adaptor:

1) Do not use the adaptor (charger) on a plug-loosen socket.
2) Do remember that the total load of the adaptor (charger) plugged into the socket shall not
exceed its rated load.
5.5 Bag
Please refer to Fig. 5-3 and Fig. 5-4 for how to use the system bag.
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Fig. 5-3
Fig. 5-4
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Chapter 6
Training, System Maintenance and Service
6.1 Training
To ensure a safe and proper operation, the operator shall receive appropriate training on ultrasound
testing, and read this operation instruction before operating this system. The lack of relevant
knowledge on ultrasound testing may lead to unpredictable wrong testing results. Therefore, to
acquire information on ultrasonic testing training and qualification, please contact relevant NDT
societies, organizations or SIUI.
6.2 System Maintenance

Please use the factory configured accessories and options, such as the BNC probe cable and the
communication cable. Incompatible cables may result in system internal circuit failure or external
connector damage. DO NOT drop any liquid into the system.
The system housing, glass panel and other parts can be cleaned with a piece of cloth soaked with a
little water or neutral household cleanser.
Note: DO NOT use any solvent to clean the system. The plastic parts may be damaged or
become fragile if being cleaned with solvent.
6.3 Service
The system adopts the latest technologies and is made of high quality components. The process
inspection, the in-process testing and the quality management system are all certified by ISO9001,
ensuring that the system performance is optimized.
SIUI provide 2 years warranty for the system main unit. In case any failure is found in the system,
please shut off the system and take out the battery. Contact SIUI service department whenever it is
necessary to repair or recalibrate the system. The warranty does not cover any unauthorized repair
or disassembly.
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Under the following situations, the safe operation of the system is not ensured:
1 The system is obviously damaged (with abnormal display or internal sound).
2 The system is stored in adverse environment for a long time (e.g. abnormal temperature or high
humidity, or erosive condition).
3 Severe fall-down or pressure during transportation.
Note: Before transportation, the system shall be packed to meet the requirements of shockproof,
waterproof and humidity-proof, in order to avoid system damage due to rain, snow,
mechanical collision or strong shock.
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Appendix A Common Failures and Troubleshooting

A.1
a
The system cannot power on

If the power supply is from the battery:
1
Try to replace the battery with full capacity if the capacity is low;
Change the power supply to the charger/adaptor.
If the power supply is from the charger/adaptor:

1
Check if the system is connected to the charger/ adaptor plug, or if the plug come
loose;
Check if the charger/ adaptor indicator is on (if on, which means it works properly);
If the battery is not used on the system, try to use the system with a fully charged
battery.
If the failure still exists after trying the solutions above, please contact the distributor or
SIUI.
A.2
The system cannot power off
Long press the power key
for 8 seconds to force the system shutdown;
If force shutdown fails, unplug the charger/ adaptor or remove the battery to cut off power
supply. Reboot the system to see whether it is in normal operation. If not, try to contact
the distributor or SIUI for repair as soon as possible.
A.3
a
No USB disk connected prompt when a USB disk is connected

It takes about 10 seconds for the system to identify the USB disk. Check if the USB is still
being detected;
unplug and then plug in the USB disk again;
unplug the USB, restart the system and plug in the USB disk again;
Try to use another USB disk.

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A.4
Cannot print
Check if a printer is connected to the system;
Check if the connected printer is out of the compatible range of the system. For the printer
models supported by the system, please refer to Performance Index in Appendix B
Specifications;
A.5
Remove the USB printer, restart the system and reconnected the printer again.
Cannot charge
Check if the plug connection of the charger/ adaptor is good or not;
Check if the charger/ adaptor indicates normal operation.
A.6
a
No Echo
Check if the Dual setting is correct, whether it is set On, but with single probe connected
only;
Check if the probe cable is in bad contact. Try to replace another probe cable;
Check if the configurations of Gain, Rng, Dly, Zero and Rej are correct;
Set the system at Default, use a new probe cable to connect to a good standard echo
probe BH-50 with the system. If echoes occur, the failure is due to improper setting;
If the failure still exists after trying the solutions above, please contact the distributor or
SIUI.
A.7
Cannot make DAC curves
Check if AVG curves are made. DAC curves can not be created if AVG curves are made;
Check if Record is not selected in the DAC menu;
Check if the echo amplitude hitched by the gate is not within the range of 20% ~100%;
Check if Rectify is set at RF.
DAC curves can not be created in RF mode.
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A.8
Cannot make AVG curves
Check if DAC curves are made. AVG curves can not be created if DAC curves are made;
Check if Record is not selected in the AVG menu;
Check if the echo amplitude hitched by the gate is not within the range of 20% ~100%;
Check if Rectify is set at RF. AVG curves can not be created in RF mode.
A.9
Incorrect depth reading when using an angle probe
Check if Vel or Zero is not corrected;
Check if Angle or KValue is not inputted or incorrect;
Check whether the gate hitches the echo to be tested or there are clutters with higher
echo amplitude. By measuring PeakEcho within gate, only when the echo being hitched
by the gate properly, can accurate calculation result comes out.
A.10 Incorrect horizontal reading when using an angle probe

a
Check if Vel is not corrected;
Check if Angle or KValue is not inputted or incorrect;
Check if Zero is not inputted or incorrect;
Check if X_Value is inputted correctly; When X_Value is 0, the measurement reading

refers to the horizontal distance between the incident point of probe beam and the flaw,
otherwise, it refers to the horizontal distance between the probe flank and the flaw;
Check whether the gate hitches the echo to be tested or there are clutters with higher
echo amplitude. By measuring PeakEcho within gate, only when the echo being hitched
by the gate properly, can accurate calculation result comes out.
When measuring a round-hole flaw, the horizontal distance to be measured is between

the flaw (beam reflection point) and the probe, rather than between the round-hole center
and the probe. Otherwise, the bigger the round-hole diameter is, the bigger the error will
be.
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Appendix B Specifications
Table B-1
Function
Specifications
Unit
Specifications
Vertical Linearity Error
Attenuator Error
dB
Every 12dB 1dB
Dynamic Range
dB
30
Electric Noise Level
10 (frequency 1~4MHz)
dB
65 (with a 2.5Z20N probe)
Thin Plate Resolution
mm
3 (with a 5C10N probe)
Far-field Resolution
dB
26
0.5
Detection Sensitivity
Surplus
Horizontal Linearity
Error
Detection Range
mm
0 ~ 13000 (Longitudinal wave in steel)
Pulse Shift Range
mm
-10 ~ 1000 (Longitudinal wave in steel)
Material Velocity
m/s
400 ~ 15000
Probe Zero Range
0 ~ 200
Gain Adjustment
dB
Range: 0 ~ 110; Adjustable Steps: 0.5 / 2 / 6 / 12
Operating Frequency
MHz
1 ~ 4(-6dB) / 0.5 ~ 10(-6dB)
Power
High / Low
Damping
High / Low
Dual Probe
Single / Dual
Reject
Rectify
PRF
Storage
0 ~ 80
Positive, Negative, Full, Filter
Hz
10 steps (20~500Hz adjustable but subject to detection

range, material velocity, pulse shift, probe delay, etc.)
300 data sets, including system setup, detection state, echo
figures, etc.
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Table B-1
Function
Specifications (Continued)
Unit
Specifications
Enabling the echo amplitude within the gate auto adjusted
Auto Gain
to a designated amplitude
Amplitude setup: 40% / 50% / 60% / 70% / 80% / 90% /
100%
There are two measure alarm gates available.
Gate mode: off / positive / negative / measurement
Gate
Gate Start: 0~109%

Gate Width: 1~109%
Gate Thresh: 10~90%
Horn
off / on, to turn on/off alarm horn.
Peak Memory
Display waveform envelope
Peak Echo
Record waveforms including the peak
Freeze
Freeze screen waveforms
Second Color
Wave Compare
Zoom
Correction
Display the region where second wave locates with a

certain color
Use the current wave as the background, and display it with
a certain color, so as to compare it with the dynamic wave.
Zoom in/out the screen waveform area
For correcting material velocity and probe zero.
Correction mode: Velocity and Zero / Velocity / Zero
Angle Measurement
Measure probe angle
DAC Curve
For making, setting and applying DAC curves
AVG Curve
For making, setting and applying AVG curves
Storage
Import
300 data sets, Save the system internal data sets to a USB
disk via the USB port
Import data sets into system
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Table B-1
Function
Specifications (Continued)
Unit
Specifications
Compatible with printer model Cannon S100Sp for printing
Print
pictures
Display Screen
5.7 high brightness TFT LCD, 320 x 240 pixels

Save the system screen as an image and output to a USB
Screenshot
disk
ParameterOutput
Output parameters of measure point to a USB disk.
Default
Set the system setup to the factory state.
Unit
MM / Inch
Language
CN / EN / JP / SPA / FR / RU / DE
Adapter (CD-92) or Li-ion battery (DC-92)
Power Supply
Adapter: AC in 100V~240V; DC out: DC9V~12V

Battery: 6.0V ~ 8.4V
7Depends on backlight brightness, with the brightness
Battery Operating Time
IP Code
adjusted automatically according to ambient temperature

IP65
Operating Temperature
-10 ~ +40
Weight
kg
Approx. 1.15 (including battery)
Dimension
mm
152 240 52 (WHL)
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Appendix C Submenu Default Value and Range or Option

Table C-1
Main Menu
Basic
Submenu Default Value and Range or Option
Submenu
Unit
Default
Gain
dB
30.0
0~110
Step
dB
2.0
0.5 / 2 / 6 / 12
SPath
mm
250.0
5~13000
Vel
m/s
5920
400~15000
Dly
mm
0.0
-10~1000
Zero
0.00
0~200
Rej
0~80
GAStart
15
0~109
GAWidth
15
1~109
GAThresh
30
10~90in RF mode: -90~-10, 10~90
GALogic
DAC
Pos.
Adjustable Range or Item
off / Pos. / Neg. / Meas
GBStart
35
0~109
GBWidth
15
1~109
GBThresh
30
10~90in RF mode: -90~-10, 10~90
GBLogic
off
off / Pos. / Neg. / Meas
GBMeasure
off
off / Hb / HbdB / Sb / b / b / Sba
DAC_Op
off
off / Record / Del_Pt / Del_C
DAC_L1
dB
+6.0
-20~20
DAC_L2
dB
0.0
-20~20
DAC_L3
dB
-6.0
-20~20
Comp
dB
0.0
-110~110
Line_Sel
DAC_L2
LineType
Curve
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DAC_L1 / DAC_L2 / DAC_L3

Curve / Bee

Table C-1
Main Menu
Submenu Default Value and Range or Option (Continued)
Submenu
Unit
AVG_Op
AVG
Default
off
off / Record / Display / Del
Base_Diam
mm
0.0
0~10
AVG_L1
mm
2.0
0.5~10
AVG_L2
mm
3.0
0.5~10
AVG_L3
mm
4.0
0.5~10
Comp
dB
0.0
-110~110
Att.
dB/m
0~50
1~300
Save
off
off / on
Recall
off
off / on
Del
off
off / on
Dir
off
off / on
Pre.
off
off / on
Del_All
off
off / on
Out
Cur.
Import
off
ParamOut
Manual
Dataset
Subject
Store
Corr
off / on
Manual / Auto
Ref1
mm
50.0
0.1~1000
Ref2
mm
100.0
0.1~1000
Op.
Angle_Meas.
Cur. / All
Vel&Zero
Vel / Zero / Vel&Zero
Ho_D
mm
30
0.1~100
Ho_Diam
mm
50
0~50
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Table C-1
Main Menu
Submenu
Unit
StandardName
Default
GB 11345

GB 11345 / JB/T 4730
GB 11345:
A-8~50mm
B-8~300mm
C-
8~300mm
Standard
Grade
A-8~50mm
JB/T 4730:
IA-120~400mm / IIA-6~46mm /
IIA-46~120mm / IIIA-8~15mm /
IIIA-15~46mm / IIIA-46~120mm
Angle
0.0
0~90
KValue
0.00
0~572.89
X_Value
0.0
0~50
Thk
50
0.1~1000
Power
High
High / Low
Damping
Low
Low / High
Band
Config
MHz
0.5~10
1~4 / 0.5~10
Rectify
Full
Pos. / Neg. / Full / Filter
PRF
Dual
Single
Single / Dual
MeasPt
Peak
Peak / JFront / Front
Horn
off
Coor
SPath
1~10
off/ on
SPath / Vert. / Hor.
AVG_Freq.
MHz
2.5
0.5~10
AVG_Diam.
mm
20
1~50
PeakEnv. / PeakEcho / ScreenShot /
F1
PeakEnv.
Print
AWS(optional)
Sec_Color / Wave_Comp
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Zoom
/
Help

Table C-1
Main Menu
Submenu
Unit
Color
1~3
80
40 / 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 / 90 / 100
Unit
MM
MM / Inch
Fill_Mode
Hollow
Lang. ()
EN
Auto_Level
Config
Default
Hollow / Filled
CN / EN / JP / SPA / FR / RU / DE
Date
Year-month-day
Time
hour: minute
To_Default
off
off / on
Note 1: Only the adjustable submenus for each main menu are listed, while the extended
submenus are not listed.
Note 2: The same submenus for several main menu are listed in the first appeared main menu
only.
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Appendix D Additional Data on CTS-9009

D.1
Appearance
Direction Key
Confirm Key
Main Menu Key
Main Menu Key
Power Key
Function Key
Power Indicator
Fig. D-1
System Front View
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Battery securing screw
Battery
Handle
Fig. D-2
System Back View
Fig. D-3
System Side View
Probe Socket R
Probe Socket T
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DC Power In Socket
Buzzer Port
Network Port
USB Port
Battery Charge In Socket

Fig. D-4
D.2
System Top View
CTS-9009 Menu Structure

Table D-1
Main Menu
Basic
Submenu
Submenu
Gain
Submenu
Submenu
GAThresh
DAC_Op
LineType
Step
GALogic
GAStart
Standard
SPath ^
GBStart
Gain
Vel ^
GBWidth
SPath ^
Dly ^
GBThresh
Zero ^
GBLogic
Rej
GBMeasure
Standard
Main Menu
DAC_L1
DAC
DAC_L2
DAC_L3
GAStart ^
Comp
GAWidth
Line_Sel
Table D-1
Main Menu
Menu Structure
Submenu
Menu Structure (Continued)
Main Menu
Submenu
Submenu
Submenu
StandardName
Angle ^
PRF
Fill_Mode
Grade
K_Value ^
MeasPt
Unit
X_Value
Horn
Lang.()
Thk. ^
Coor
Date
Power
AVG_Freq.
Time
Damping
AVG_Diam.
To_Default
Band
F1Key
SN
Rectify
Color
Dual
AutoLevel
Config
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Table D-1
Main Menu
Submenu
Submenu
Main Menu
Submenu
Dataset
Import
AVG_Op
Subject
ParamOut
GAStart
Save
Update
Gain
Recall
SPath ^
Del
Store
Submenu
Base_Diam.
AVG
Dir
AVG_L1
Pre.
AVG_L2
Del_All
AVG_L3
Out
Comp
Att.
Table D-1
Main Menu
Submenu
Main Menu
GAStart
GAStart
Ref1 ^
Ho_D
Ref2 ^
Ho_Diam. ^
Gain
Gain
SPath ^
Corr
Submenu
Angle_Meas
Vel ^
Dly ^
SPath ^
Angle
K_Value
Zero ^
Op.
Angle_Meas.
Table D-1
Main Menu
Measure
Submenu
Submenu
Main Menu
Freq_Meas.
Prefix
GAStart
Gate_Mag.
CineType
Gain
AWS D1.1/D1.5
CineRecord
SPath ^
CrackHeight
Thickness
Measure
Dly ^
Freq_Meas.
CSC
API 5UE
Sec_Color
Wave_Comp
BScan
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Submenu
Result

Table D-1
Main Menu
AWS
Submenu
Main Menu
Submenu
Main Menu
Submenu
GAStart ^
Gain
GAStart ^
Gain
O_Diam. ^
SPath ^
SPath ^
Thk. ^
Dly ^
AInd.
Dly ^
Angle ^
Angle ^
CrackHeight
CAtt.
K_Value ^
H1
DRating
H2
BRef.
Type
CSC
K_Value ^
X_Value
Result
Table D-1
Main Menu
API 5UE
Submenu

Submenu
Submenu
GAStart ^
Gain
Rng
U_Limit
Vel
L_Limit
SPath ^
Zero
SaveIntv
Dly ^
Dr
aStart
Main Menu
Thickness
Measure
Mode
Ref1
Di
Ref2
AVg_Num
Op.
Note 1: The item in bold font indicates that this submenu has extended submenu. If selected,
the extended submenu will show up.
Note 2: The submenu marked with ^ has coarse adjustment/ fine adjustment. The submenu
marked with ^ on the right indicates it is in fine adjustment, while the submenu with mark in coarse adjustment.
D.3
Addition Functional Operation (based on CTS-9006)
D3.1 Radio Frequency Rectify (RF)

Radio Frequency Rectify, i.e. non-rectify mode, with echo display of original waveforms, which is
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mainly applied in scientific research such as
echo signal qualitative determination and spectral
analysis.
Operation:
1
Adjust Rng to 50mm (RF rectify is available only when Rng50mm);
Press Config and go to Config main menu.
Select the submenu Rectify, and press the direction key till the submenu Rectify
changes to RF.
D3.2 Band
Compared with CTS-9006, CTS-9009 offers more choices of wider bands and adaptable probe
frequencies. The operation method is the same as that of CTS-9006.
For more information on Band, please refer to relevant description.
D3.3 Cine
The user may select to record waves and menu change in system memory or a USB disk (stop
recording when performing main menu config, preview, directory, BScan, subject editing and
thickness measurement).
Storage type:
Inside About 7 minutes cine can be recorded in system memory.
Flash Cine is recorded in the USB disk, and the record time is subject to the USB disk
capacity.
Operation:
a
Select cine type:

1
Press Measure to go to the main menu Measure.
Select the submenu CineType, and use the direction key or to select.
Set up cine prefix (for FlashCine only)

Press or to go to the digit to be changed, and press or to change the value of
the prefix. Every time when FlashCine starts recording, the system uses the 4-digit value
set up here as the prefix of the output file name for FlashCine. The number will be added
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by 1 automatically for subsequent action. If the number is over 9999, it will go back to
0000 and restart adding.
c
Start Recording
1
2
Press Measure to go to Measure main menu;

Select the submenu CineRecord, press to stop recording, or press to start
recording. After recording is started, a flashing symbol is displayed at the bottom of
the screen, which means that it is recording cine. If the cine type is Flash (USB
disk), you may also use F1 to change the recording state: Press F1 to change the
submenu F1Key under the main menu Config to FlashCine; if the cine recording
(including both inside cine and flash cine) is not started yet, it will start FlashCine
recording; if the cine recording is started, it will stop FlashCine recording; if Inside
Cine recording is starting, the system will prompt: Recording Inside Cine.
Replay cine recorded

1
For Inside Cine, select the submenu CineType, then press
to go to cine replay
screen; OR set up the submenu F1Key under the main menu Config to
InsideCine; then press F1 to go to cine replay screen.
2
If it is a FlashCine, it can be played with PC software configured.
Note 1: If the cine is saved in the system, the previously recorded cine will be erased when
starting to record a new cine. While the cine in the USB is not restricted by this rule.
Note 2: If the cine is saved in the system, the recorded cine will be erased upon system power
down. To keep the cine, please save the cine to a USB disk through the cine screen.
In the Cine screen, press
and execute the following functions::
Play
Pause
Stop
Fast forward one minute
Fast backward one minute
Save Save cine to USB disk
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D3.4 Frequency Measure

Frequency Measure shall be used only when Rng to 500mm, so as to avoid false measure due to
undersized pitch between multiple reflection echoes on the screen.
Operation:
1
Press Config to enter Config main menu;
Select the submenu Band, and adjust it properly for the probe in use;
Press Measure to go to Measure main menu;
Select the submenu Freq_Meas., press
Select GAStart extended submenu to adjust gate start to hitch the first echo;
Press
to enter Freq_Meas. extended submenu;
and the measure result will be displayed in the Result extended submenu.
D3.5 Gate Magnifier

The GateMagnifier (Gate_Mag.) function magnifies the area covered by the gate to the whole
waveform display area, which is conducive to a fast observation of details in certain echo area.
Operation:
1
Adjust the gate to cover the display area to be magnified;
Press Measure to enter Measure main menu.
Select Gate_Mag. extended submenu and press
to magnify the area within gate to
the whole waveform display area. To restore to the previous state before magnification,
press any other key except
key.
D3.6 AWS D1.1/D1.5 Welding Level Calculation

Welding level is calculated as per AWS (American Welding Society) structural welding code (D1.1)
and bridge welding code (D1.5).
Operation:
1
Choose a suitable probe and a standard test block according to AWS D1.1/D1.5 code;
Press Measure to switch to Measure main menu;
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3
Select the submenu AWS D1.1/D1.5, press
to enter AWS D1.1/D1.5 extended
submenu;
4
Place the probe on the test point of the standard test block, and ensure good coupling;
Move the probe back and forth to get the highest echo, and adjust the gain to keep the
echo amplitude within 20%~100%, select GAStart extended submenu, adjust the gate
start to hitch the echo;
Select BRef. extended submenu, press
to record the current gain as B Reference
Level. The recorded result will be displayed in BRef. extended submenu;

7
Place the probe on the workpiece to be tested and ensure good coupling;
Move the probe back and forth to get the highest echo, and adjust the gain to keep the
echo amplitude within 20%~100%, select GAStart extended submenu, adjust the gate
start to hitch the echo;
When at the AWS D1.1/D1.5 extended submenu interface, it will automatically record the
current echo gain as A Indication Level when its amplitude reaches the gain amplitude
of the recorded B Reference Level, and the record result will be displayed in AInd.
extended submenu. Now the system will automatically calculate C Attenuation Factor
according to the formula: C=(SA-1)X2. Finally, D Indication Rating is calculated based
on the formula: D=A-B-C, and the result is displayed in CAtt. and DRating extended
submenus.
10 Under the same conditions as in step 1), repeat steps 7)~9) to calculate C Attenuation
Factor and D Indication Rating for different workpieces.
Note 1: All the calculations are based on AWS D1.1-2006 and AWS D1.5-2002 codes.
Note 2: When recording B Reference Level in step 6), the values of A, C and D will be reset to
zero.
D3.7 Crack Height

To measure crack height with angle probe edge peak echo method.
Principle: When incident waves enter the crack tip, some of them are reflected along their original
path, which is called edge peak echoes. The edge peak echo method is to calculate crack height by
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measuring the sound path of edge peak echo produced when the main beam is incident on the crack
edge.
Operation:
1
Firstly correct Vel and Zero.
Press Config to switch to Measure main menu.
Select the submenu CrackHeight, press
Select Angle or KValue extended submenu, and input the angle or KValue of the probe in
to enter CrackHeight extended submenu.
use;
5
Select GAStart extended submenu, adjust its value to hitch the first edge peak echo.
Select the submenu H1 and press
to record the current echo depth;
Select GAStart extended submenu, adjust its value to hitch the second edge peak echo.
Select H2 extended submenu and press
to record the current echo depth. Now the
system will automatically calculate the recorded depth difference between H1 and H2,
with the result displayed in Result extended submenu.
D3.8 API 5UE Defect Sizing (A Quantitative Method)

A quantitative method allows defect sizing according to API (American Petroleum Institute)
Recommended Practice 5UE.
Operation:
1
Press Config to enter Config main menu. Set the submenu F1 at Peak Env;
Press Measure to switch to Measure main menu;
Select the submenu API 5UE, press
Select Dr extended submenu, input the calibrated reference indicator, i.e. known depth of
to enter API 5UE extended submenu;
single groove or through-hole;

5
Select Spath extended submenu and adjust it for measurement;
Press F1 to enable PeakEnv. function;
Place the probe on the standard test block, and ensure good coupling. Move the probe to
produce a dynamic echo envelope as required by API 5UE;
Select GAStart extended submenu, adjust the gate start to hitch the peak echo envelope;
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Select K extended submenu, press
9
to calculate the factor K;
Place the probe on the workpiece to be tested and ensure good coupling. Move the probe
to produce a dynamic echo envelope as required by API 5UE;
10 Select GAStart extended submenu, adjust the gate start to hitch the peak echo envelope;
Select the submenu Di, press
to calculate the factor Di.
D3.9 CSC (Curved Surface Correction)

For depth and horizontal distance correction when testing circumference with an angle probe.
Operation:
1
Firstly correct Vel and Zero.
Press Measure and switch to Measure main menu;
Select the submenu CSC, press
Select O_Diam. Extended submenu, input the outer diameter of the tested workpiece;
Select Thk extended submenu, input the thickness of the tested workpiece;
Select Angle or KValue extended submenu, enter the angle or KValue of the probe in
to enter CSC extended submenu;
use;
7
Select X_Value extended submenu, input the X Value of the probe in use;
Select Type extended submenu, set the correction type of circumference testing:
Off CSC is disabled
Concave Correction is performed by testing the inner surface of the workpiece
Convex
Correction is performed by testing the outer surface of the workpiece
D3.10 Amplitude B Scan

Operation:
1
Press Measure and switch to Measure main menu;
Select the submenu BScan, press
In BScan screen, press
to enter Amplitude B Scan screen;
to execute the following functions:
Play
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Pause
Stop
Adjust gain/step; when selected, press
to adjust step; Press the direction
key , to adjust gain.
D3.11 Network Communication

The CTS-9009 has communication and control functions with a PC through network port.
On how to perform network communication, please refer to the instruction on PC software.
D3.12 Thickness Measurement

Note: This function supports thickness measurement when using 2.5MHz/5MHz regular/ narrowpulse normal (straight-beam) probes only.
Operation:
a
Go to thickness measurement screen

1
Press Measure to switch to the main menu Measure.
Select the submenu ThicknessMeasure, and press
to go to the thickness
measurement screen.
b
Select Range
In the thickness measurement screen, select the submenu Rng. Based on the thickness
to be measured, select the range from 1-10, 10-50, 50-150, 150-300. The selection of a
proper range for the work piece thickness to be measured will help improve measurement
accuracy.
AGC (Automatic Gain Control)

Press AGC in the thickness measurement screen to enable/ disable AGC. Different from
each auto gain in the regular flaw detection screen (which automatically stops when gain
reaches the specific height). When AGC is enabled, the dynamic gain will be adjusted
automatically unless it is cancelled manually. When AGC is enabled, it is normal that the
baseline is not stabled or the baseline noise is big if the probe is not connected or the
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probe coupling is not good.
d
Correction
There are 2 correction methods for selection: SCorr / DCorr. Performing correction
within the corresponding thickness range will help improve measurement accuracy.
1
SCorr: To correct velocity and zero with the 1st and the 2nd echoes, the user only
needs to ensure the 1st and the 2nd echoes within the gate range.
Operation:
1 Select the submenu Op. Press the direction or to go to the option
SCorr.
2 Set the value for the submenu Ref1.
3 Select the submenu aStart. Adjust it to bring the 1st and the 2nd echoes
within the gate range. Then press
to finish correction.
DCorr: The same as AGC function, to correct velocity and zero with the echoes
corresponding to the submenus Ref1 and Ref2.
1 Select the submenu Op., and then press the direction key or to go to
the option DCorr.
2 Select the submenu aStart. Adjust the gate to record the echo for Ref1.
Then press
. The system will prompt Please record echo for Ref2.
3 Adjust aStart to record the echo for Ref2.
Then press
to finish
correction.
e
Measurement
1
Usually direction measurement will be enough. The measured value is displayed

below the waveform area. See the figure below.
If the echo recorded by the gate is incorrect, adjust the submenu aStart to change
gate position, so as to correct the measurement.
Measurement methods
1 Std: Standard measurement
2 Min: Minimum value measured when coupled.
3 Diff: Difference between the measured thickness and the value for the
submenu Ref1.
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4 Avg: Average value from multiple measurements based on the set number
(the submenu Avg_Num).
5 Limit: To limit the measured thickness within a certain range. When the
measured thickness exceeds the limit, the system will give out the alarm.
The upper and lower limits are set in the submenus Ref1, U_Limit and
L_Limit. The limit range is: Ref1+ L_Limit <= Thickness measured <=
Ref1+ U_Limit.
f
Save
Select the submenu Op. , then you may choose the following operation:
1 Clear: Select it and press
, and all the measurement results in the memory will
be cleared.
2 Save:
A. Set save interval
Save interval may be set in the submenu SaveIntv, and the default is 5S, i.e.
save once every 5 seconds.
B. Select save method
-
SaveInside: To save measured vales to the inside memory, and up to 2,000

data can be saved.
SaveFlash: To save measured vales to the USB storage, and the capacity is
subject to the USB disk size.
Select either of the option and then press
If the system is not in save state, it
will go to save state, otherwise it will cancel the save state.

3 Display: To display the saved measurements. Press AVG to turn to the next page,
or press DAC to turn to the previous page. Press
to return to the thickness
measurement screen.
4 Output: Select it and press
, and the saved measurements are outputted to the
USB disk.
g
Exit
Press Measure to exit.
Note 1: When Std is used, it will display the measured result only; when other method is used
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and the coupling is good, it will give out a Di sound for each measurement; when Limit
is used, for measurement results exceeding the limit, the system will give out a long
alarm, otherwise the alarm will be a Di sound, which means the coupling is good.
Note 2: The measurement method Min refers to the minimum value measured when coupled,
i.e. the minimum value measured when the probe moves on the tested piece (without
moving away from the tested surface), but not the minimum value being always
displayed. If the probe moves away from the tested surface or the coupling is not good,
the minimum shall be recalculated.
Thickness between the 1st

and the 2nd echo within
the gate
Thickness measured based on the
Save mark, which means that it is in Save
selected method (in the [ ], it shows
state (in the [], it shows the dataset
th
the n
measurement when Avg is
number for such storage)
used)
Thickness of
Good Coupling
the 1st echo

within the
Freeze Mark
AGC Enabled
gate
Fig. D-5
Measurement Parameter Area
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Appendix E
Abbreviation List
Table below shows meaning of abbreviations that may be used in the menus and options.
Table E-1 Abbreviation List
Index
Abbreviation
Meaning
AInd.
A Indication Level
All
All Datasets
Angle_Meas.
Angle Measure
Att.
Attenuation
AutoLevel
Automatic Gain Level
AVG_DiamA
AVG Probe Diameter A
AVG_DiamB
AVG Probe Diameter B
AVG_Freq.
AVG Probe Frequency
AVG_L1
AVG Line1
10
AVG_L2
AVG Line2
11
AVG_L3
AVG Line3
12
AVG_Op
AVG Operation
13
Band
Frequency Band
14
Base_Diam.
Base Diameter
15
Bee
BeeLine
16
BRef.
B Reference Level
17
CAtt.
C Attenuation Factor
18
Comp
Compensation
19
Coor
Coordinate Mode
20
Corr
Correction
21
CSC
Curved Surface Correction
22
Cur.
Current Dataset
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Table E-1 Abbreviation List (Continued)
Index
Abbreviation
Meaning
23
DAC_Op
DAC Operation
24
DAC_L1
DAC Line1
25
DAC_L2
DAC Line2
26
DAC_L3
DAC Line3
27
Del
Delete
28
Del_All
Delete All
29
Del_C
Delete Curve
30
Del_Pt
Delete Point
31
Dly
Display Delay
32
Dir
Directory
33
DRating
D Indication Rating
34
Dual
Dual Probe
35
Freq_Meas.
Probe Frequency Measure
36
Gate_Mag.
Gate Magnifier
37
GALogic
Gate A Logic
38
GBLogic
Gate B Logic
39
GBMeasure
Gate B Measure Selected
40
GAStart
Gate A Start
41
GBStart
Gate B Start
42
GAThresh
Gate A Thresh
43
GBThresh
Gate B Thresh
44
GAWidth
Gate A Width
45
GBWidth
Gate B Width
46
H1
Height 1
47
H2
Height 2
48
Ho_D
Hole Depth
49
Ho_Diam.
Hole Diameter
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Index
Abbreviation
Meaning
50
Hor.
Horizontal
51
Lang.()
Language()
52
Line_Sel
Line Selected
53
L_Limit
LowerLimit
54
MeasPt
MeasurePoint
55
Neg.
Negative
56
O_Diam.
Outer Diameter
57
Op.
Option
58
Out
Output
59
ParamOut
ParameterOutput
60
PeakEnv.
Peak Envelop
61
Pre.
Preview
62
P_Shape
ProbeShape
63
PRF
Pulse Repetition Frequency
64
Pos.
Positive
65
Ref1
Reference 1
66
Ref2
Reference 2
67
Rej
Reject
68
SaveIntv
SaveInterval
69
Sec_Color
Second Leg Color
70
SPath
Sound Path
71
Standard
Standard Select
72
Step
Gain Step
73
Thk.
Thickness
74
U_Limit
UpperLimit
75
Vel
Velocity
76
Vert.
Vertical
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Index
Abbreviation
Meaning
77
Wave_Comp
Wave Compare
78
Zero
Probe Zero
78
Appendix F
Description of Symbol
Table F-1 Description of Symbol
Number
Symbol
IEC publication
Description
IEC 60417-5031
Caution, risk of electric shock
IEC 60417-5019
Protective conductor terminal
IEC 60417-5017
Earth (ground) terminal
IEC 60417-5021
Equipotentiality
IEC 60417-5032
Alternating current
IEC 60417-5008
Off (Supply)
IEC 60417-5007
On (Supply)
ISO 7000
10
IEC 60417-5020
Frame or chassis TERMINAL
11
IEC 60417-5172
Equipment protected throughout

by DOUBLE INSULATION or
REINFORCED INSULATION
12
IEC 60417-5041
Caution, hot surface
13
Forbid to throw the battery into fire
Do not discard, break or crush the battery at

will. Please dispose it properly according to
applicable laws and regulations or national
standards.
14
Direct current
Caution, consult accompanying document.
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Contact Information
Shantou Institute of Ultrasonic Instruments Co., Ltd. (SIUI)
Add: 77 Jinsha Road, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China
Tel: 86-754-88250150
Fax: 86-754-88251499
E-mail: siui@siui.com
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Probe Frequency Measurement

AWS D1.1/D1.5 welding code

Curved Surface Correction

Crack Height Sizing

Echo Magnifier within gate

Cine Clips Saved to USB Disk

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APPLICATION SCOPE ...............................................................................................................1

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PROMPTS AND TIPS FOR SYSTEM APPLICATION .............................................29

GAIN STEP QUICK ADJUSTMENT .............................................................................................29

TESTING APPLICATION AND EXAMPLES............................................................33

PERIPHERAL DEVICES, PORTS AND ACCESSORIES ........................................39

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TRAINING, SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ...........................................45

COMMON FAILURES AND TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................47

THE SYSTEM CANNOT POWER ON ...........................................................................................47

SUBMENU DEFAULT VALUE AND RANGE OR OPTION ..................................55

ADDITIONAL DATA ON CTS-9009......................................................................59

D.1 APPEARANCE ........................................................................................................................59

ABBREVIATION LIST ..........................................................................................75

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOL ...............................................................................79

CONTACT INFORMATION ...............................................................................................................81

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This Operation Manual contains the following chapters:

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Operation Cautions and Safety Guide

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1.1 Application Scope

Main Menu Key

System Front View

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Battery securing screw

System Back View

System Side View

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Battery Charge In Socket

System Top View

1.3 Port and Socket

Usage of Ports and Sockets

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Key Function Description

To select submenu, adjust value and switch item.

PeakEnv, PeakEcho, ScreenShot or Print function.

To activate / cancel freeze function.

To execute a function or confirm an item.

Velocity, Delay, Zero, Reject, Gain, Step, Gate Start,

To use DAC main menu.

To use AVG main menu.

To use auto correction main menu.

To use Store main menu.

To adjust and configure main menu.

To turn on/off the system.

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Table 1-3 Menu Structure (Continued)

Table 1-3 Menu Structure (Continued)

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1.6 Measurement Data Area

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