SyncScan Operation Manual - V1.0 - A-E - 20141231 PDF

Content
Preface ......................................................................................................................... IV
Operation Cautions and Safety Guide ........................................................................ V
Chapter 1 Basic Information ....................................................................................1-1
1.1 Appearance...................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Keys..............................................................................................................1-3
1.3 Power Supply................................................................................................1-4
1.4 Power On/ Off ...............................................................................................1-7
1.5 Status Symbol ...............................................................................................1-8
1.6 Screen Layout...............................................................................................1-8
1.7 Scale.............................................................................................................1-9
Chapter 2 Conventional Ultrasound .........................................................................2-1
2.1 Menu Structure..............................................................................................2-1
2.2 Menu Operation ............................................................................................2-4
2.3 Function Description .....................................................................................2-6
2.4 Image Information Bar ................................................................................2-12
2.5 Measurement ..............................................................................................2-13
2.6 Auto Calibration ..........................................................................................2-15
2.7 Angle Calibration.........................................................................................2-18
2.8 DAC Wizard ................................................................................................2-21
2.9 AVG Wizard ................................................................................................2-23
2.10 Assistant (Auxiliary Function)...................................................................2-25
2.11 User-defined Key Setting .........................................................................2-29
Chapter 3 Ultrasound TOFD ......................................................................................3-1
3.1 Menu Structure..............................................................................................3-1
3.2 Menu Operation ............................................................................................3-2
3.4 Image Information Bar ..................................................................................3-4
3.5 TOFD Wizard ................................................................................................3-4
3.6 TOFD Scan .................................................................................................3-10
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Chapter 4 Ultrasound Phased Array .........................................................................4-1
4.1 Menu Structure..............................................................................................4-1
4.2 Menu Operation ............................................................................................4-5
4.4 Linear Scan.................................................................................................4-11
4.5 Sector Scan ................................................................................................4-14
4.6 Advanced Scan...........................................................................................4-16
4.7 Measurement ..............................................................................................4-19
4.8 Scan Wizard................................................................................................4-21
4.9 Calibration Wizard.......................................................................................4-27
4.10 Phased Array Probes ...............................................................................4-66
4.11 Wedges for Phased Array Probes............................................................4-67
Chapter 5 Management Operation ............................................................................5-1
5.1 Storage Management....................................................................................5-1
5.2 Encoder Management...................................................................................5-4
5.3 Probe Management ....................................................................................5-10
5.4 Wedge Management...................................................................................5-10
5.5 Workpiece Management .............................................................................5-11
Chapter 6 System Setup ............................................................................................6-1
6.1 Screen Brightness.........................................................................................6-1
6.2 Touch Screen Calibration ..............................................................................6-1
6.3 License .........................................................................................................6-1
6.4 Touch Screen Switch ....................................................................................6-2
6.5 VGA ..............................................................................................................6-3
6.6 Unit/Language Setting ..................................................................................6-3
6.7 Color Edit ......................................................................................................6-3
6.8 User-defined Key Setting ..............................................................................6-4
6.9 DateTime Setting ..........................................................................................6-4
6.10 Network......................................................................................................6-4
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Chapter 7 Operator Training and System Maintenance ..........................................7-1
7.1 Operator Training ..........................................................................................7-1
7.2 System Maintenance ....................................................................................7-1
7.3 Service ..........................................................................................................7-1
Chapter 8 Common Failures and Troubleshooting .................................................8-1
8.1 Software Update ...........................................................................................8-1
8.2 Cannot Power on the System .......................................................................8-1
8.3 Cannot Power off the System .......................................................................8-2
8.4 Cannot Identify the SD Card or USB Disk.....................................................8-2
8.5 Cannot Charge the Battery ...........................................................................8-2
8.6 Cannot Auto Identify the Phased Array Probe...............................................8-3
8.7 No Image in Phased Array Mode ..................................................................8-3
8.8 Attentions for Phased Array Scan Setup.......................................................8-3
Appendix System Technical Specifications ............................................................ A-1
DCY2.781.SyncScanSS/V1.0/A-E
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Preface
The SyncScan ultrasonic flaw detector, with compact size and powerful functions, has imaging
features of ultrasonic flaw detection, Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD) and ultrasound phased array
(PA).
Main features of the SyncScan ultrasonic flaw detector:
a) 8.4 inch high brightness LCD monitor, visible under sunshine.
b) Touch screen operation with easy-understanding and intuitive interface.
c) Smart wizard, which can guide users to finish imaging setup easily and improve inspection
speed.
d) Multi-peripheral connectors: encoder input/output port, Ethernet port, USB port and video out
port, to support powerful and flexible functions.
Tips:
a) The system screenshots in this manual are generated by effective software version, which may
be different from your software version.
b) Some of the features described in the manual are optional, and your system may not have these
features. If you have any questions, please contact the distributor.
c) 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.
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
Website: http://www.siui.com
E-mail: siui@siui.com
IV
Operation Cautions and Safety Guide
a) Please keep this Operation Manual and always operate the system by following the steps and
methods described in the Operation Manual.
b) Before operating the system, the operator shall have received formal training on ultrasonic
testing.
c) Do not try to dismantle and repair the system unless specifically described in the Operation
Manual.
d) Do not place the system in the place of moisture or near radiator, strong magnetic field or heat
source.
e) When the system is not in use for a long time, it should be powered up at least once every
month.
f) Avoid colliding any hard object against the display screen.
g) Do not use a damaged or worn-out power cable.
h) For cautions on using the battery, see 1.3.4 Battery Maintenance and Safety.
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Chapter 1
Basic Information
1.1 Appearance
Fig. 1-1 Front View
See Table 1-1 for functions of each part in Fig. 1-1.
Table 1-1 Parts of system front
No. Name Function Description
1. Logo SIUI brand
2. Model System model
3. Indicator Alarm indicator
4. Key Function key
5. Knob Function knob
6. Key Power key
7. Indicator Power /charger indicator
8. Monitor Display monitor (with touch screen function)
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Fig. 1-2 Top View
Table 1-2 Parts at System Top
1. Encoder In/Out Port 14-core encoder in/out port
2. Conventional ultrasound probe Probe connector for Conventional ultrasound
connector Channel 1
connector Channel 2 (reserved, unavailable)
Fig. 1-3 Side View
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Table 1-3 Parts on the side of the system
1. Ethernet and USB port Ethernet and USB communication port
2. SD card port Standard SD card socket
3. Battery Compartment System battery compartment
4. Video Out Port VGA video out port
5. DC Power In Port System DC power in port
6. Phased array probe connector Ultrasound phased array probe connector
7. Locking mechanism Locking mechanism for ultrasound phased array
probe connector
1.2 Keys
For the key function description, please see Table 1-4.
Table 1-4 Key Function Description
Key Name Function Description
Gain key dB. To activate gain function and use with the knob to
Key
quickly adjust gain.
Gain adjust key Step. To activate gain step adjust function and
key
use with the knob to quickly adjust gain step.
Key Mode key Mode. To switch imaging mode.
Freeze key Freeze. To freeze the displayed image on the screen

Key
and stop ultrasound transmission.
Key User-defined keys A1, A2. To run user-defined functions.
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Knob Rotary knob Knob. To select and adjust different parameters.
Confirm key Enter. To work with the knob for selection and
Key
adjustment confirmation.
Cancel key Cancel. To work with the knob for selection and
Key
adjustment cancellation.
Key Power key Power. To power on/ off the system.
1.3 Power Supply
The power of this system can be either supplied by the battery or the adapter.
1.3.1 Battery Installation and Removal
The system can be connected to one smart lithium-ion battery only, supporting hot swap.
a) When installing or removing the battery, open the rubber cover at the left of the system, as shown
in Fig. 1-4. Remove the screw fixing the battery compartment, and then you may install or remove
the battery.
Fig. 1-4 Battery Installation and Removal
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1.3.2 Using the Battery
If the battery is connected to the system, in power-on state, the upper left corner of the screen
displays the current status of the battery.
【Note 1】: When battery power is very low, to avoid battery over-discharge, the system is turned off
automatically.
【Note 2】: When the battery is connected with the system, even if the system is powered off, there is
also current consumption. It is suggested to take out the battery when the system is not
in use for a long time.
1.3.3 Charging the Battery
Charging the battery should be in a dry and ventilated place under normal temperature.
Operation:
1） Install the battery in the system properly.
2） Connect the adapter to the power supply. Now the adapter indicator (referred as “indicator”
below) will be green, which means the system is working normally.
3） Insert the adapter plug into the DC power socket on the system. The battery charging
indicator at the lower right corner of the system indicates the current charging state, red for
charging, and no indicator (power-off state) or green for full charge (power-on state).
【Note】: Battery recharge can be done either when the system is powered on or off. If the system is
powered on, the recharge time might be longer.
1.3.4 Battery Maintenance and Safety
a) The capacity and service life of the rechargeable battery depend on whether the battery is used
properly. Please recharge the battery with the configured adapter.
In the following case, the battery shall be recharged:
1) Before using the battery for the first time.
2) If the battery is stored for or over 2 months.
3) After battery power is exhausted.
b) Cautions on using the battery:
1) When charging the battery through the adapter, use stable and reliable mains power supply
(AC 100V~240V, 50Hz/60Hz).

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2) The system battery can only be recharged with the configured adapter and 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) If the system is not in use for a long time, the battery should be recharged and discharged at
least once every 2 months.
5) During storage or transportation, the battery should maintain about half of its capacity.
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 of 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
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 at the temperature higher than 60℃ or lower than -20℃.
12) Do not use the battery if it has peculiar smelling, heat, distortion, changed color or any other
abnormity.
1.3.5 Adapter for Power Supply
The adapter may supply power for the system or recharge the battery. After connecting the adapter to
AC power supply, if the adapter indicator is green, which means normal. Connect the adapter output
plug to the system adapter input socket for proper use.
【Note】:
a) Connect the adapter by aligning the red mark on the adapter output plug to the red mark on
the system adapter socket.
b) Do not use the adapter on a plug-loosen socket. Be noted that the total load of adapter
plugging into the socket shall not exceed the rated load.
c) Do not try to open the adapter if the adapter makes abnormal sound, or the indicator is in
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abnormal state. Contact the distributor in time.
1.3.6 Power Supply Mark
In power up state, the Power Supply mark is displayed at the upper left of the screen. For the
description of each power supply mark, see Table 1-5.
Table 1-5 Power Supply Mark Description
No. Mark Description
1 Power supplied by the adapter.
2 Battery power mark. The percentage shows the remaining power.
1.4 Power On/ Off
1.4.1 Power On
Operation:
1) Connect the battery or adapter to the system properly.
2) Press Power to boot up the system. The power/charging indicator at the lower right of the
system panel turns on, and the system enters work mode after self-test.
【Note】: If any problem occurs during system power up, see Chapter 8.
1.4.2 Power Off
Operation:
Long press Power for about 1 second, and the system will enter the shutdown state and turn off.
【Note】: If any problem occurs during system power down, see Chapter 8.
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1.5 Status Symbol
No. Mark Description
1 SD card connected to the system
2 USB disk connected to the system
3 Valid VGA out
4 Touch screen disabled
1.6 Screen Layout

Take phased array mode as an example, and the screen layouts of conventional ultrasound and
TOFD mode are basically the same. The screen layouts are shown as Fig. 1-5 and Fig. 1-6. For
function description, see Table 1-6.
Fig. 1-5 Desktop Menu in Phased Array Mode
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Fig. 1-6 Screen Layout in Phased Array Mode
Table 1-6 Screen Layout
No. Function Description
Menu: Main menu and the 1st level submenu are shown on the left of the screen,
1
below which are the 2nd and 3rd level submenus.
2 System info: For displaying info such as battery, adapter status or system time.
3 Data info: For displaying system measurement data and working parameters.
Image area and scale: For displaying ultrasound image data and the corresponding
4
scales.
5 Desktop main menu
1.7 Scale
Subject to the specific system display view, the scales on the left and/or below the view may have
different meanings.
a) The scales for phased-array (PA) B-scan and A-scan waveforms are as shown in Fig. 1-7,
with the definition in Table 1-7.
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Fig. 1-7 PA A-scan and B-scan image scales
Table 1-7 Definition of PA A-scan and B-scan image scales
1 Scale for PA B-scan image depth
2 Scale for PA B-scan image horizontal distance
3 Color/ gray scale for PA B-scan images
4 Scale for PA A-scan image sound path
5 Scale for PA A-scan image amplitude
b) The scales for phased-array (PA) C-scan and D-scan in multiple views are as shown in Fig.
1-8, with the definition in Table 1-8.
Fig. 1-8 PA C-scan and D-scan Scales
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Table 1-8 Definition of PA C-scan and D-scan Scales
1 Sample box width for PA C-scan
2 Sample box width for PA D-scan
3 Width scale for PA C-scan
4 Time (distance) scale for PA C-scan
5 Width scale for PA D-scan
6 Time (distance) scale for PA D-scan
c) The scales for conventional UT A-scan are as shown in Fig. 1-9, with the definition in Table
1-9.
Fig. 1-9 Conventional UT A-scan Scales
Table 1-9 Definition of Conventional UT A-scan Scales
1 Scale for conventional UT A-scan amplitude
2 Scale for conventional UT A-scan sound path
d) The scale for TOFD scan is as shown in Fig. 1-10, with the definition in Table 1-10.
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Fig. 1-10 TOFD Scan Scale
Table 1-10 Definition of TOFD Scan Scale
1 Distance scale for TOFD scan
2 Sound path scale for TOFD scan
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Chapter 2
Conventional Ultrasound
2.1 Menu Structure
The menu structure in conventional UT mode is shown in Table 2-1. For the menus with the mark * in
the menu structure below, tap the menu repeatedly to toggle between different step values.
Table 2-1 Menu Structure
Main Menu Basic
1st
Basic Transmit Receive Probe --
Submenu
MtType Voltage* Range* ProbeAng* --
EchoType PulseWd* DisplayDly K Value* --
Mtvel* Damping Gain* X Value* --
2nd Thickness* PRF* Frequency ProbeDly* --
Submenu -- Dual AnalogFilter -- --
-- -- Rectify -- --
-- -- Sur_Comp -- --
-- -- FineGain -- --
-- -- Reject -- --
Main Menu Meas
1st
A Gate B Gate C Gate Reading Alarm
Submenu
2nd aLogic bLogic cLogic Reading 1 aAlarm
Submenu aStart* bStart* cStart* Reading 2 bAlarm
aWidth* bWidth* cWidth* Reading 3 cAlarm
aThresh bThresh cThresh Reading 4 Buzzer
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Main Menu Meas
1st
A Gate B Gate C Gate Reading Alarm
Submenu
2nd aMeasPoint bMeasPoint cMeasPoint Reading 5 --
Submenu aAlarm bAlarm cAlarm Reading 6 --
aMag. bMag. cMag. Reading 7 --
-- -- -- Reading 8 --
Main Menu Assistant
1st
API 5UE AWS CSC WaveSetup --
Submenu
aStart* aStart* OutDiam AutoFreeze --
aWidth* aWidth* Thickness Sec.WaveColor --
aThresh aThresh* CSC Type WaveComp. --
2nd Dr Operation ProbeAng WaveFill --
Submenu K B_Ref K Value -- --
Di -- X Value -- --
ClearEnv -- -- -- --
Clear -- -- -- --
Main Menu CurveCtrl
1st DAC AVG

-- -- --
Submenu
DAC Dsp AVG Dsp -- -- --
ClearDAC ClearAVG -- -- --
2nd DACType -- -- -- --
Submenu LockParam. -- -- -- --
TCG -- -- -- --
LineSelect -- -- -- --
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Main Menu AutoCalib
1st
Back Next Finish -- --
Submenu
2nd Each step of auto calibration wizard
Submenu
Main Menu AngleCalib
1st
Submenu
2nd Each step of angle calibration wizard
Submenu
Main Menu DAC
1st
Submenu
2nd Each step of DAC wizard
Submenu
Main Menu AVG
1st
Submenu
2nd Each step of AVG wizard
Submenu
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Main Menu Mng
1st
Storage Encoder WorkPiece -- --
Submenu
File Type Test Edit -- --
Save Revise Delete -- --
New Folder Delete Add -- --
2nd Select Add Rename -- --
Submenu Edit Rename -- -- --
Order -- -- -- --
Open -- -- -- --
FileInfo -- -- -- --
Main Menu Setup
1st
System Reference Info -- --
Submenu
Brightness Unit DateTime -- --
ScreenCal Language Network -- --
Default ColorEdit About -- --

2nd
License Key1 -- -- --
Submenu
TouchSW Key2 -- -- --
VGA AutoGain -- -- --
-- Coordinate -- -- --
2.2 Menu Operation
2.2.1 Main Menu Operation
The main menus are displayed in desktop menus at the center of the screen. To select one main
menu, tap the menu on the screen directly, or turn the knob to select it and press Enter. Exit the
desktop menu if the main menu is activated, with its submenu displayed on the left and at the bottom
of the screen.
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2.2.2 Submenu Operation
There are three levels of submenus: 1st submenu, 2nd submenu, and 3rd submenu which are shown
as Fig. 2-1. All the menus can be selected by directly tapping the touch screen, or activated by turning
the knob to select and press Enter. The value of the 2nd submenu can be adjusted by turning the
knob after activating the menu.
【Note 1】: For the menus with the mark * in the menu structure (Table 2-1), tap the menu repeatedly
to toggle between different step values.
【Note 2】: All menus can be selected by turning the knob and press Enter to activate, and press
Cancel to return to the previous menu.
Fig. 2-1 Menu Layout
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Table 2-2 Menu Classification
1 Activated main menu
2 1st submenu of the main menu, not activated
3 1st submenu of the main menu, activated
4 2nd submenu of the activated 1st submenu, not activated
5 2nd submenu of the activated 1st submenu, activated
6 3rd submenu of the activated 2nd submenu, activated.
7 3rd submenu of the activated 2nd submenu, not activated.
2.3 Function Description
2.3.1 Basic
a) Basic
MtType: For setting material type of the tested object.
EchoType: For setting echo type for ultrasound scanning.
MtVel: For setting ultrasound propagation velocity of the tested object.
Thickness: For setting thickness of the test object.
b) Transmit
Voltage: For setting the voltage amplitude of transmit pulse.
PulseWd: For setting transmit pulse width, the value of pulse width related to TxMode.
Damping: For setting damping value.
PRF: For setting transmit pulse repetition frequency.
Dual: For setting probe operating mode.
c) Receive
Range: For setting scanning range for conventional UT mode.
DisplayDly: For setting the image display of ultrasound pulse delay number.
Gain: For setting receiving amplifier gain. The higher the gain, the more powerful the
echo signals.
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Frequency: For setting bandwidth of the receiving digital filter.
AnalogFilter: For setting bandwidth of the receiving analog filter.
Rectify: For setting receiving detection mode.
Sur_Comp: For setting surface compensation gain.
FineGain: For fine adjustment of receiving gain.
Reject: For setting digital rejection.
【Note】: The system gain and gain step are displayed in the info bar at the top of the
screen.
d) Probe
ProbeAng: For setting probe angle.
K Value: For setting probe K value.
X Value: For setting probe flank.
ProbeDly: For setting probe zero.
Tip: " ProbeAng" and "K Value" are associated; K Value=tan (probe angle)
2.3.2 Meas
a) A Gate
aLogic: For setting on/off of Gate A.
aStart: For setting start position of Gate A.
aWidth: For setting width of Gate A.
aThresh: For setting thresh position of Gate A.
aMeasPoint: For setting measure method of Gate A.
aAlarm: For setting Gate A alarm mode.
aMag.: For magnifying echo in the gate to full screen.
b) B Gate
bLogic: For setting on/off of Gate B.
bStart: For setting start position of Gate B.
bWidth: For setting width of Gate B.
bThresh: For setting thresh position of Gate B.
bMeasPoint: For setting measure method of Gate B.
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bAlarm: For setting Gate B alarm mode.
bMag.: For magnifying echo in the gate to full screen.
c) C Gate
cLogic: For setting on/off of Gate C.
cStart: For setting start position of Gate C.
cWidth: For setting width of Gate C.
cThresh: For setting thresh position of Gate C.
cMeasPoint: For setting measure method of Gate C.
cAlarm: For setting Gate C alarm mode.
cMag.: For magnifying echo in the gate to full screen.
d) Reading: For setting displayed content in the data info bar. For the meaning of the items,
see 2.5.
e) Alarm
aAlarm: For setting Gate A alarm mode, with “WaveInAlarm” and “WaveLostAlarm”.
bAlarm: For setting Gate B alarm mode, with “WaveInAlarm” and “WaveLostAlarm”.
cAlarm: For setting Gate C alarm mode, with “WaveInAlarm” and “WaveLostAlarm”.
Buzzer: For setting on/off of buzzer alarm.
2.3.3 Assistant
a) API 5UE
Dr: For setting the reference indicator for calibration (the depth of a groove or a
through-hole with known depth).
ClearEnv. For clearing the envelope set up in the system.
Clear
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b) AWS
Operation: To record AWS curve.
B Ref: To record the current gain as B Reference Level.
c) CSC (Curved Surface Correction)
OutDiam: For setting the outer diameter of the test object.
Thickness: For setting thickness of the test object.
CSC Type: For selecting the CSC type (outer diameter/ inner diameter)
ProbeAng: For selecting probe angle..
K Value: For setting probe K value.
X Value: For setting probe flank.
Tip: " ProbeAng" and "K Value" are associated; K Value=tan (probe angle)
d) WaveSetup
AutoFreeze: For setting gate auto freeze method.
Sec.WaveColor: If enabled, the second wave area will be marked.
WaveComp: If enabled, the current echo will be recorded in red wave.
WaveFill: For turning on/ off wave fill function.
2.3.4 CurveCtrl
a) DAC
DAC Dsp: For turning on/ off DAC curves.
ClearDAC: For clearing the current DAC curves.
DACType: For setting DAC display type (Line/ Curve)
LockParam: If enabled, all the system setup parameters that affect DAC curves can not
be adjusted.
TCG: For converting DAC curves to TCG curves display.
LineSelect: Select one of the DAC curves, and the selected one is displayed in white.
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b) AVG
AVG Dsp: For turning on/ off AVG curves.
ClearAVG: For clearing the current AVG curves.
2.3.5 AutoCalib
For entering auto calibration wizard.
2.3.6 AngleCalib
For entering angle calibration wizard.
2.3.7 DAC
For entering DAC wizard.
2.3.8 AVG
For entering AVG wizard.
2.3.9 Mng/ Management
a) Storage
File Type: For setting format of the saved content.
There are three data file formats.
1) Parameter file: for saving the setting parameters, including phased array parameter
file *.pdat, conventional UT parameter file *.udat and TOFD parameter file *.tdat.
2) Screenshot file: *.jpg format, for saving the screenshots.
3) Whole scanning record file: for saving the whole image data in AdvScan or the
whole scanning image data in conventional UT and TOFD. The formats include:
phased array whole record file *.prec and TOFD whole record file *.trec.
Save: For saving the files according to the file type setting.
New folder: For creating a new folder.
Select: For selecting to the folder or file for storage.
Edit: For different operations of saved files/folders. Including.
Copy: For copying the selected content.
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Move: For moving the selected content to other storage directory.
Delete: For deleting the selected content.
Rename: For renaming a file/ folder saved with content.
Order: For setting the file arrangement method of the current activated folder. The
arrangement can be in the order of name or the created time.
Open: For opening the current selected file or folder.
FileInfo: For reviewing the details of the current selected file.
b) Encoder
Test: For testing an existing encoder.
Calibrate: For calibrating an existing encoder name.
Delete: For deleting an existing encoder name.
Add: For adding an encoder name.
Rename: For renaming an existing encoder.
c) WorkPiece
Edit: For re-editing the work piece parameters created by the user.
Delete: For deleting a saved work piece name created by the user.
Add: For adding a work piece type.
Rename: For renaming a work piece name created by the user.
2.3.10 Setup
a) System
Brightness: For setting screen brightness, which is displayed in a value. The higher the
value is, the higher brightness will be.
ScreenCal: For calibrating the system touch screen.
Default: For setting system parameters as default, and all the current parameter
settings will be overwritten.
License: For managing optional software.
TouchSW: For setting the touch screen switch On or Off.
VGA: For turning on/ off VGA video out.
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b) Reference
Unit: For setting the units for measurement and display values.
Language: For setting menu language.
ColorEdit: For setting the image and line display color of the system.
Key1: For setting function of keyboard button A1.
Key2: For setting function of keyboard button A2.
AutoGain: For setting gain value of auto gain.
Coordinate: For setting coordinate type of conventional UT A-Scan echo images.
c) Info
DateTime: For setting time and date of the system.
Network: For setting network connection of the system.
About: Display info such as system serial number and software version.
2.4 Image Information Bar
The information bar of conventional ultrasound is as shown in 1 of Fig. 2-2, which is for parameter
setting information. See Table 2-3 for the specific definition.
Fig. 2-2 Conventional Ultrasound Image Information Bar
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Table 2-3 Definition of Conventional UT Image Information Bar
Symbol Meaning
Standing for channel number.

CH1
CH1:S means channel 1 single probe; CH1:D means channel 1 dual probe.
Standing for Gate A measurement mode.
MA:P means Gate A measurement mode is peak measurement.

MA
MA:F means Gate A measurement mode is flank measurement.
MA:JF means Gate A measurement mode is J flank measurement.
Standing for probe angle.

A
The number after A means the probe angle.
PRF Stands for pulse repetition frequency, in the unit Hz.
Standing for Gate A buzzer type.
ALA ALA:P means the alarm type is WaveIn alarm (positive); ALA:N means the alarm
type is WaveLost alarm (negative).
2.5 Measurement
2.5.1 Measurement Operation
With gate measurement, information such as amplitude, sound path and depth within the gate may be
acquired.
Operation:
In Meas menu, adjust the submenus Start, Width and Thresh of Gate A, B or C to record the echo,
and the measurement results are shown in the data information bar real time.
2.5.2 MeasPoint Select
There are 3 methods for gate MeasPoint: Peak, JFlank and Flank. The values for SoundPath and
Amplitude are different subject to the methods.
1） Peak: To calculate sound path and amplitude based on the peak within the gate range.
2） JFlank: To calculate sound path from the first intersection with the gate within the gate
range, based on which calculate the amplitude by searching for the echo peak where the
intersection locates.
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3） Flank: To calculate sound path from the first intersection with the gate, and to calculate the
amplitude based on the peak within the gate range.
Take Fig. 2-3 for example:
If Peak is selected for MeasPoint, SoundPath is S3, and Amplitude is H2.
If JFlank is selected, SoundPath is S1, and Amplitude is H1.
If Flank is selected, SoundPath is S1, and Amplitude is H2.
Fig. 2-3 MeasPoint
2.5.3 MeasPoint Select
The submenu Reading of the main menu Meas is for setting up the display of the data information
bar. For the meaning of each symbol in the submenu Reading, see Table 2-4.
Note: "x" in Table 2-4 stands for Gate A / B / C.
Table 2-4 Meaning of Gate Measurement Symbols
Symbol Meaning
Hx Amplitude percentage of echo measurement point within the gate.
dB difference between echo measurement point amplitude and gate height

HxdB
within the gate.
Sx Sound path of echo measurement point within the gate.
Dx Depth of echo measurement point within the gate.
Horizontal distance from the probe flank to the echo measurement point
Rx
within the gate.
DC1x Depth of gate start position.
DC2x Depth of gate end position.
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Symbol Meaning
DC12x Gate width (relative depth).
2.5.4 Alarm
Alarm Includes visual and audible alarm. Two alarm methods are available: WaveIn (positive) and
WaveLost (negative). The alarm indicators (from left to right)at the upper right of the system panel
correspond to Gate A, B and C. If the gate alarm is valid, its indicator is red. If Buzzer is enabled, the
system will give the sound alarm at the interval of 0.5 seconds.
a) WaveIn Alarm (positive): Alarm when the echo amplitude within the gate is higher than gate
thresh.
b) WaveLost Alarm (negative): Alarm when the echo amplitude within the gate is lower than gate
thresh.
2.6 Auto Calibration
Autocalib is for calibrating material velocity and probe zero (probe delay). The user may select either
material velocity calibration or probe zero calibration, or both at the same time.
a) VelocityCal: Calculate material velocity by using echo propagation time difference of the two
reflectors with known sound path.
b) Zero calibration: Calculate probe zero by using the difference of the echo propagation time
difference of one reflector with known sound path, and the echo time measured by the system.
See Fig. 2-4 for the calibration block as an example. The sound path of the first reflector is 50mm,
and the sound path of the second reflector is 100mm. The user can also use a similar test block for
auto calibration.
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Fig. 2-4 Test Block for Auto Calibration
Take the angle probe (frequency 2.5MHz, angle 68.2°) as an example to introduce how to use
Vel+Zero auto calibration.
Operation:
1) Select AutoCalib in the conventional UT imaging screen, and enter the Auto Calibration
screen as shown in Fig. 2-5.
Fig. 2-5 Auto Calibration Interface
2) Set the sound path of Ref 1 and Ref 2 of calibration block according to the test block
parameters (set 50mm and 100mm here) and adjust Option to Vel & Zero. Press Next after
finishing setting.
3) Set up each parameter of the system according to the connected probe, as shown in Fig. 2-6.
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Fig. 2-6 Ultrasound Parameter Setting
4) Place the probe on the calibration block as shown in Fig. 2-4 and get the echo of Ref1 as
shown in Fig. 2-7. Adjust aStart and aWidth to bring the gate record the echo, move the
probe back and forth to get the highest echo of the reference point and then press Record
menu to finish recording Ref1.
Fig. 2-7 Calibration Test Block
5) Move the probe to get the echo of Ref2 as shown in Fig. 2-8. Refer to the operation in step 4)
to get the highest echo of Ref2 and press Record key to finish recording Ref2.
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Fig. 2-8 Ref2 Record
6) See Fig. 2-9 for the calibration result. Now the values of MtVel and ProbeDly are updated.
Fig. 2-9 Calibration Result
2.7 Angle Calibration
AngleCalib is for measuring the angle of an angle probe with a reflector (e.g. side drilled hole) with
known size and depth.
Note: Before angle calibration, probe zero should be calibrated first, otherwise the accuracy of the
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angle calibrated value can not be guaranteed.
A test block with a side drilled hole depth 30mm, diameter 3mm is used in the example, see Fig. 2-10.
Here we use an angle probe (frequency 2.5MHz) as an example to introduce how to use Angle
Calibration method.
Fig. 2-10 Angle Calibration Block
Operation:
1) Select AngleCalib in the conventional UT imaging screen, and enter the Auto Calibration
screen as shown in Fig. 2-11. Adjust ReflDep and ReflApet according to the test block used
in use (30mm and 3mm in this example).
Fig. 2-11 Angle Calibration Interface
2) Setting up each parameter of the system according to the connected probe as shown in Fig.
2-12. Press Next after finishing setup.
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Fig. 2-12 Ultrasonic Parameter Setting
3) Place the probe on the test block as shown in Fig. 2-10. If velocity calibration is not done,
tap1/2 menu and set MtType and Mtvel according to the probe and the test block in use.
Otherwise, adjust aStart and aWidth to bring the echo go through the center of the gate.
Move the probe back and forth till the position of the red circle on screen does not update.
Now the angle information of the probe is shown at the upper right corner of the screen as
shown in Fig 2-13.
Note: The red circle on the echo means the highest echo position.
4) If the calibrated result is good, press Calibrate to finish Angle Calibration. Otherwise, press
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Reset to repeat step 3) to have calibration till the result is good.
2.8 DAC Wizard
DAC wizard is for guiding the user to make DAC curves based on the detection requirement.
Operation:
1) Select DAC in the in the conventional UT screen, and enter DAC wizard as shown in Fig.
2-14.
Fig. 2-14 DAC Wizard Screen
2) Adjust the parameters aStart and aWidth, bring the echo go through the gate A center. Set
the gain to make the echo amplitude bigger than 20% and smaller than 100%.
3) Press Record menu to finish setting a DAC curve record point. 1 is shown in the Record
menu as shown in Fig. 2-15.
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Fig. 2-15 Create DAC Record Point
4) Repeat steps 2)~3) to continuously increase DAC curve record points to meet the
requirement. In the process, if any wrong record point is selected, tap DeletePt, rotate the
knob to select the point to be deleted and press Enter key to delete a record point.Tap
ClearCur to delete the whole DAC curve.
5) Set up evaluation reference lines. The user can choose whether to add reference lines
depending on the testing technique. The CurveNum menu is for setting the number of
reference lines, with 6 curves at maximum for setup, as shown in Fig. 2-16.
Fig. 2-16 Evaluation Reference Line Setting
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6) Curve repair: This step is to correct the reference lines set up by the user.
7) After finishing step 1) -6), press Finish to exit the wizard.
2.9 AVG Wizard
AVG wizard is for guiding the user to make AVG curves based on the detection requirement.
Note: Before using AVG Wizard, Velocity and zero should be calibrated first.
Operation:
1) Select AVG in the in the conventional UT screen, and enter AVG wizard as shown in Fig.
2-17. According to the probe parameters in use, input the parameters. If it is a round probe,
input probe diameter in AVGLenA only; if it is a rectangular probe, input the length of both
probe sides in AVGLenA and AVGLenB, as well as input probe angle. When finished, tap
Next.
Fig. 2-17 AVG Wizard Step 1
2) Input parameters according to the type of the test block in use, as shown in Fig. 2-18.
Select the submenu AVGBaseType, adjust it to the type of the reference test block or the
standard reflector on the workpiece. If the reference type BW is selected, the system
automatically ignores the value entered in the sub-menu AVGBaseAperture; if the
reference type FBH or SDH is selected, input the diameter of the standard reflector in the
sub-menu AVGBaseAperture. Input the FBH equivalent aperture of the 3 created AVG
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curves by selecting the sub-menu AVGCurve1, AVGCurve2 and AVGCurve3, and
adjusting the values. When finished, tap Next.
Fig. 2-18 AVG Wizard Step 2
3) Adjust the compensation gain difference of Sur_Comp, select the submenu aStart, adjust
gate start to record the gate, adjust the gain to bring the echo amplitude to about 80%.
Press Record to record the echo. Now the curves are created automatically.
Note: If the echo amplitude of the reference test block or the workpiece does not comply with the
theoretical value, Sur_Comp (Surface Compensation) is used to compensate the difference,
which is commonly used in case that BW echo serves as the reference. Since BW echo
amplitude usually can not reach the theoretical difference with the BW hole echo amplitude of the
same distance, taking the BW amplitude as the reference will result in incorrect BW hole
equivalent calculated in practical testing.
Therefore, in the situation that uses BW echo as the reference, It is suggested to use the error
[between the actual difference and theoretical difference of reference BW echo amplitude and
the flat bottom test block echo amplitude of the same distance (if the distance is different,
calculate from the theoretical formula)] as a compensation value, so as to make the calculation
more accurate.
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2.10 Assistant (Auxiliary Function)
2.10.1 API 5UE
A quantitative method for defect depth according to API (American Petroleum Institute).
Operation:
1) In the conventional UT screen, select Assistant ->API 5UE to go to the function, as shown
in Fig. 2-19.
Fig. 2-19 API Step 1
2) Select the submenu Dr, and input the reference indicator for calibration (the depth of a
groove or a through-hole with known depth).
3) Place the probe on the standard test block and ensure the coupling is good. Moving the
probe to bring on screen a dynamic echo envelope required by API 5UE, as shown in Fig.
2-20.
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Fig. 2-20 API Step 2
4) Select the extended submenu of aStart, adjust gate start to record the echo envelope peak
value. Tap the submenu K, and the system will calculate the factor K.
5) Place the probe on the standard test block and ensure the coupling is good. Moving the
probe to bring on screen a dynamic echo envelope required by API 5UE.
6) Select the extended submenu of aStart, adjust gate start to record the echo envelope peak
value. Tap the submenu Di, and the system will calculate the factor Di.
2.10.2 AWS
Welding level is calculated as per AWS (American Welding Society) structural welding code (D1.1)
and bridge welding code (D1.5). Before operation, select the appropriate probe and standard test
block according to AWS D1.1 / D1.5.
Operation:
1) In the conventional UT screen, select Assistant ->AWS to go to the function, as shown in
Fig. 2-21.
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Fig. 2-21 AWS Screen
2) 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 aSart extended submenu, adjust the gate start to record
the echo.
3) Set the menu Operation to Record, and the submenu B_Ref will record the current gain as
B Reference Level, as shown in Fig. 2-22.
Fig. 2-22 Record Peak Echo
4) In AWS screen, Place the probe on the tested work piece and ensure good coupling. Follow
Step 2) to operate and acquire the max. defect echo of the work piece. The system will
automatically record the current echo amplitude that reaches the amplitude gain value when
recording B Reference Level as A Indication Level, and the record result will be displayed in
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the extended submenu AInd. Calculate C Attenuation Factor and D Indication Rating
according to the formula. And the results are displayed in the extended submenu CAtt and
DRating. See Fig. 2-23.
Fig. 2-23 Real Scan
Note 1: All calculations are based on AWS D1.1-2006 and AWS D1.5-2002.
Note 2: When recording B Reference Level in step 6), the values of A, C, D are reset to 0.
2.10.3 CSC (Curved Surface Correction)
For depth and horizontal distance correction when testing circumference with an angle probe. Before
operation, calibrate velocity and zero first.
Operation:
1） Select Assistant->CSC in conventional UT to enter CSC screen.
2） Select the submenu OutDiam, and input the outer diameter of the tested workpiece.
3） Select the submenu Thickness, and input the thickness of the tested workpiece.
4） Select the submenu Angle or K_Value, and input the angle or KValue of the probe in use.
5） Select the submenu X_Value extended submenu, and input the X Value of the probe in
use.
6） Select the submenu CSC Type, and set the correction type of circumference testing:
Off —— CSC is disabled
Concave —— Correction is performed by testing the inner surface of the workpiece
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Convex —— Correction is performed by testing the outer surface of the workpiece
2.10.4 AutoFreeze
The echo image is frozen automatically when the echo exceeds the “AutoFreeze” gate in system
setup.
Four options are available for Auto Freeze.
a) A : The echo image is frozen automatically when it exceeds aThresh.
b) B : The echo image is frozen automatically when it exceeds bThresh.
c) A︱B : The echo image is frozen automatically when it exceeds aThresh or bThresh.
d) A&B : The echo image is frozen automatically when it exceeds aThresh and bThresh.
2.10.5 Sec.WaveColor
The second wave area is identified automatically according to setup information such as PreobeType,
EchoType and Thickness.
2.10.6 WaveComp.
If WaveComp. is turned on, the echo amplitude is recorded automatically and has the fixed display
on the screen; If WaveComp. is turned off, the fixed display of echo amplitude is cleared.
2.10.7 WaveFill
The echo is displayed in fill method.
2.11 User-defined Key Setting
2.11.1 Hotkey
Select the menu Setup->Reference, and you may set up the hot key function for keypad buttons A1
and A2.
2.11.2 AutoGain
Select the menu Setup->Reference, and you may set up the auto gain amplitude: 40%～100%.
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Chapter 3
Ultrasound TOFD
3.1 Menu Structure
The menu structure in ultrasound TOFD mode is shown in Table 3-1. For the menus with the mark * in
the menu structure below, tap the menu repeatedly to toggle between different step values.
Main Menu Scan
1st
Basic Parameter Meas ImageProc --
Submenu
EncodeSel Gain* HCursor1* HCursor1* --
ScanStep Sur_Comp VCursor1* VCursor1* --
Direction PRF HCursor2* HCursor2* --
Average -- VCursor2* VCursor2* --
Start -- LW Straighten --
nd
2
Save -- RectMeas Filter --
Submenu
Browse -- MeasRes Recover --
BrowseStep -- CurveLen Gain --
-- -- -- Contrast --
-- -- -- Zoom --
-- -- -- ZoomRes --
Main Menu ScanWiz
1st
Submenu
2nd Each step of TOFD wizard
Submenu
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Main Menu Mng
1st
Storage Encoder WorkPiece -- --
Submenu
File Type Test Edit -- --
Save Revise Delete -- --
New Folder Delete Add -- --
2nd Select Add Rename -- --
Order -- -- -- --
Open -- -- -- --
Main Menu Setup
1st
Submenu
2nd Default ColorEdit About -- --
Submenu License Key1 -- -- --
TouchSW Key2 -- -- --
3.2 Menu Operation
The operation of main menus and submenus in ultrasound TOFD interface is the same as 2.2.
3.3.1 Scan
a) Basic
EncodeSel: For selecting the crawler model for ultrasound TOFD.
ScanStep: For setting the scan precision of ultrasound TOFD.

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Direction: For setting the crawler moving direction.
Average: For setting the scan line average.
Start: To start TOFD scan.
Save: For saving the scanned TOFD images.
Browse: Selecting Manual /AutoForward /AutoBack to browse the scanned images.
BrowseStep: For setting up browse speed.
b) Parameter
echo signals.
c) Meas
HCursor1: For setting the position of horizontal cursor 1.
VCursor1: For setting the position of vertical cursor 1.
LW: For setting the reference line position of lateral wave.
RectMeas: Tap it to make rectangle measurement.
MeasRes: Display all the measurement results.
CurveLen: For setting the length of fitting curve.
d) ImageProc
Straighten: To enable lateral wave/ bottom wave straightening.
Filter: To enable lateral wave/ bottom wave filtering.
Recover: To restore to the original state of scan images.
Gain: To adjust the image gain after scanning.
Contrast: For setting contrast value of scanned images.

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Zoom: To zoom the scanned images.
ZoomRes: To restore the zoomed image to its original state.
3.3.2 TOFD
For entering TOFD wizard.
3.3.3 Mng
The same as 2.3.9.
3.3.4 Setup
The same as 2.3.10.
3.4 Image Information Bar
The same as 2.4.
3.5 TOFD Wizard
TOFD helps users to finish TOFD scanning process design for specific work pieces. TOFD wizard
has 5 steps:
Step 1: Setup channel num for inspection.
Step 2: Workpiece coverage simulation.
Step 3: Setup wave parameter.
Step 4: Setup encoder parameter.
Step 5: Setup image scanning parameter.
Operation:
1) Select TOFD in the conventional UT imaging desktop menu, and enter TOFD wizard, as shown
in Fig. 3-1. This step is for ParamOpen and ChannelNum setup. When the setup is finished, tap
Next to go to step 2).
ParamOpen: to recall the existing scan setting parameters, and revise them in the
wizard.
Chn1_Mode: to set up the mode of channel 1: TOFD or UT.
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Fig. 3-1 Channel Number Setting
2) Step 2: Workpiece coverage simulation. This step is for setting work piece, probe and wedge
parameters. The system will simulate ultrasound propagation path in the tested object according
to user setting parameters, so that the user can intuitively understand the ultrasound propagation
situation in the tested object. See Fig. 3-2 for work piece parameter setup and Fig. 3-3 for probe
and wedge parameter setup. Tap Next to go to step 3) when the setup is finished.
Fig. 3-2 Work Piece Parameter Setting
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Fig. 3-3 Probe and Wedge Parameters Setting
3) Step 3: Setup wave parameter. This step is to calibrate probe delay, set up ProbeSpac of the
crawler and ultrasound imaging parameters. Tap Next to go to step 4) when the setup is finished.
a) Calibrate Probe Delay:
(1) Install the TOFD probes on the wedge and then dock the two probes as shown in Fig.
3-4. Adjust system parameters such as Gain, Range, Delay to make the probe docking
echo shown at the center of the screen.
Fig. 3-4 Probe Delay Calibration for Docking Probes
(2) Adjust aStart and aWidth parameters to bring the main peak of the pulse echo go
through the center of the gate, move the probe wedge back and forth till the highest
echo is displayed on the screen, as shown in Fig. 3-5.
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Fig. 3-5 CalibZero Wave Form
(3) Stabilize the probe, and press F7 (CalibZero) to finish calibrating probe delay.
(4) Use a ruler to measure d value in Fig. 3-4, which is for setting probe space of the
crawler.
b) Set up crawler probe space:
(1) Install the probe and the wedge on the crawler.
(2) Adjust the probe fixing position on the crawler, and make the flank space of two probe
wedges D=PCS-d , where PCS is the probe center space, with the default displayed in
the information bar above the screen image, d is the measured value in step 4) of the
operation of Probe Dly Calibration.

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【Tip】: The default calculation formula for PCS is PCS= × h × tanθ , where h is the
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thickness of the work piece, θ is the angle of the probe wedge. This calculation formula
assumes that the parameter setting in Focus of TOFD imaging wizard step 2 is the
default setting. If Focus is user-defined, the calculation formula will be
PCS=2 × f × tanθ , where f is the focus position.

c) Set up ultrasound imaging parameters
(1) After finishing probe space setup, put the crawler at a defect-free position on the work
piece.
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(2) Adjust the gain to about 60~70dB, and then adjust PulseVol, PulseWd, Damping and
Frequency according to the probe size and frequency, enabling the lateral wave and
bottom wave appear on the screen, as shown in Fig. 3-6.
(3) Adjust Line1 and Line2 to measure thickness of work piece (displayed at the top of
image frame). If the measured value is different from the actual thickness of work
piece, adjust PCS menu to make the value consistent.
【Note】:
In some test standards, the bottom variant wave (transverse bottom wave) is required to
show on the screen. In this case, the bottom variant wave will be shown by adjusting
Range and DisplayDly.
Fig. 3-6 TOFD Wave Form
4) Step 4: Setup encoder parameter. In this step, the user may select, add, calibrate and test the
encoder as shown in Fig. 3-7. See 8.2 Encoder Management for details. Tap Next to go to step 5)
when the setup is finished.
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Fig. 3-7 Encoder Setting
5) Step 5: Setup image scanning parameter, which is for setting the encoder moving direction when
scanning.
Direction: set the encoder moving direction when scanning. Forward means the encoder
moves away from the operator, and Backward means the encoder moves towards the
operator.
Fig. 3-8 Scanning Parameter Setting
6) After finishing steps 1) to 5), tap Finish, the screen prompts whether to save the parameters or
not. Choose Yes to bring up the saving setting parameter screen, the user can store the setting
parameter in the system. Choose No to exist the wizard and enter the Scan screen to start
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scanning, as shown in Fig. 3-9.
Fig. 3-9 TOFD Scan Screen
3.6 TOFD Scan
3.6.1 Scan
Enter the scan screen, set up the scan parameters in Basic menu, and tap Start to scan. When the
scan is finished, tap Save to save the result, and review the result through Browse, as shown in Fig.
3-10.
Fig. 3-10 TOFD Scan Screen
a) EncodeSel: For selecting the proper encoder.
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b) ScanStep: For setting the proper encoder step (precision)
c) Direction: For setting the encoder moving direction.
d) Average: scan line average, which is for filtering out random noise and increase S/N ratio.
The elimination of random noise is more obvious if Average is bigger.
【Note】: Under the circumstance that the average number is inversely proportional to the
scan speed (i.e. PRF is the same), the scan speed is slower if the average number is bigger.
e) Start: to start scanning.
f) Save: to save the scan result. Tap it to open the save screen, and the scan result can be
saved in the SD card or USB disk.
g) Browse: to browse the scan result, with Manual, AutoForward and AutoBack for selection.
h) BrowseStep: to set up playback speed for browse.
3.6.2 Parameter Seup
In TOFD scan screen, the user may set up parameters such as Gain, Sur_Comp and PRF as
required. As shown in Fig. 3-11.
Fig. 3-11 TOFD Scan Parameter Setup
3.6.3 Image Measurement
Take a TOFD image with thickness 40mm as an example, here is a demo of how to perform
measurement:
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1) Set up CurveLen, change the menu value, and set up the length of the arc fitting cursor.
2) Select the menu LW, turn the knob to make the LW measured cursor coincide with LW in the
image.
3) Select HCursor1 and turn the knob to set up the location; Select VCursor1 and turn the
knob to set up the location. Now the setup of measurement start is finished.
4) Select HCursor2 and turn the knob to set up the location; Select VCursor2 and turn the
knob to set up the location. Now the setup of measurement end is finished.
As shown in Fig. 3-12.
Fig. 3-12 Measure Cursor Setup for TOFD Image
5) Tap RectMeas to finish image measurement. The measured area is marked by a green
dotted line, as shown in Fig. 3-13.
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Fig. 3-13 TOFD Image Measurement
6) Tap MeasRes to see the measurement result, as shown in Fig. 3-14.
Fig. 3-14 TOFD Measurement Result
3.6.4 Image Processing
ImageProc is for adjustment of Straighten, Filter, Gain, Contrast and Zoom for TOFD scan images,
as shown in Fig. 3-15.
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Fig. 3-15 TOFD Image Processing
a) Straighten
This function is for image LW (Lateral Wave) and BW (Bottom Wave) straightening. Here is
an example for LW straightening operation.
1) Select HCursor1, and turn the knob to set up its location; Select VCursor1, and turn
the knob to set up its location. Now the horizontal and vertical setup of start in the
straightening area is finished.
the knob to set up its location. Now the horizontal and vertical setup of end in the
straightening area is finished.
3) Tap the menu Straighten, and a yellow solid line appears on the image. Turn the knob
to bring the yellow solid line in the area set up in step 1) and 2), as shown in Fig. 3-16.
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Fig. 3-16 Image Straighten Operation
4) Press Enter on the keypad to finish straighten processing. Tap the menu Recover to
remove straighten effect.
b) Filter
Filter is to remove lateral wave or bottom wave on images. Here is an example for lateral wave
remove.
the knob to set up its location. Now the horizontal and vertical setup of start in the
remove area is finished.
the knob to set up its location. Now the horizontal and vertical setup of end in the
remove area is finished.
3) Tap the menu Filter, and a yellow solid line appears on the image. Turn the knob to
bring the yellow solid line in the area set up in step 1) and 2), as shown in Fig. 3-17.
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Fig. 3-17 Image Remove Operation
4) Press Enter on the keypad to finish filter processing, as shown in Fig. 3-18. Tap the
menu Recover to eliminate the Filter effect.
Fig. 3-18 Image Remove Effect
c) Gain
Gain: To perform gain processing for the scanned images, which enables easy analysis of
scanned images. The digital gain range is -20dB ~ + 20dB.
d) Contrast
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Contrast is the mapping relation of the amplitude of ultrasonic echo images and the display
grayscale. Adjust Contrast menu to process the scanned images for easy analysis. The
contrast range is 10% to 100%.
e) Zoom
To perform zoom processing for the scanned 2D images. Here are the operation steps:
1) Tap Zoom menu, and the TOFD scan image area appears a red sample box. Tap and
hold the center of the sample box, move the finger to change the position of the sample
box; Tap and hold the right of the sample box to adjust the width of the sample box; Tap
and hold the bottom of the sample box to adjust the height of the sample box. Adjust the
position and size to enable the image to be zoomed locate in the sample box.
2) Press the keypad Zoom key to finish image zoom operation.
3) Tap ZoomRes to restore the image to its initial state.
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Chapter 4
Ultrasound Phased Array
4.1 Menu Structure

The menu structure in phased array mode is shown in Table 4-1. For the menus with the mark * in the
menu structure below, tap the menu repeatedly to toggle between different step values.
Main Menu Basic
1st
Transmit Receive Calibrate -- --
Submenu
CurGroup CurGroup CurGroup -- --
Frequency RecFreq ClearVel -- --
Voltage Gain ClearDelay -- --
TxEnergy Sur_Comp ClearSen -- --

2nd Submenu
PRF Rectify ClearTCG -- --
PRF_Mode -- ClearCur -- --
-- -- ClearAllGrp -- --
Main Menu Scan
1st
Basic FocusRule Aperture Calculate --
Submenu
CurGroup Type StartEle -- --
ProbeSel StartAng EndEle -- --
WedgeSel EndAng EleStep -- --
2nd Depth* AngSpace EleDiam -- --
Submenu Delay* Focus -- -- --
MtType -- -- -- --
EchoType -- -- -- --
MtVel * -- -- -- --
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Main Menu AdvScan
1st
Control Setup Gate Cursor DspMode
Submenu
Start /End ScanMode GateSel DspMeasL DSP1
Save EncodeSel GateLogic MeaLen1 DSP2
Browse ScanStep GateStart MeaLen2 DSP3
BrowseStep -- GateWidth HorZero* DSP4
Rebuild -- GateThres -- DSP5
2nd CDRect -- AScanLine -- DSP6
Submenu -- -- AScanGroup -- Layout
-- -- 1/2 -- 1/2
-- -- Depth -- SrcArea
-- -- MeasPoint -- DesArea
-- -- GateAlarm -- Exchange
-- -- Buzzer -- --
Main Menu Meas
1st
Gate Cursor Reading -- --
Submenu
2nd GateSel Dsp MeasL Reading 1 -- --
Submenu GateLogic MeaLen1 Reading 2 -- --
GateStart MeaLen2 Reading 3 -- --
GateWidth HorZero* Reading 4 -- --
GateThres -- Reading 5 -- --
AScanLine -- Reading 6 -- --
AScanGroup -- Reading 7 -- --
1/2 -- Reading 8 -- --
Depth -- -- -- --
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Main Menu Meas
MeasPoint -- -- -- --
GateAlarm -- -- -- --
Buzzer -- -- -- --
Main Menu Display
1st
DispMode Indication -- -- --
Submenu
DSP1 Thickness -- -- --
DSP2 C/D_Sel -- -- --
DSP3 FocusInd -- -- --
DSP4 GrooveDsp -- -- --
DSP5 -- -- -- --
2nd
DSP6 -- -- -- --
Submenu
Layout -- -- -- --
1/2 -- -- -- --
SrcArea -- -- -- --
DesArea -- -- -- --
Exchange -- -- -- --
Main Menu ScanWiz
1st Submenu Back Next Finish -- --
2nd Submenu Each step of scan wizard
Main Menu VelocityCal
2nd Submenu Each step of velocity calibration
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Main Menu DelayCal
2nd Submenu Each step of delay calibration
Main Menu SenCal
2nd Submenu Each step of sensitivity calibration
Main Menu TCG_Cal
2nd Submenu Each step of TCG calibration
Main Menu Mng
1st
Storage Encoder Probe Wedge WorkPiece
Submenu
File Type Test Edit Edit Edit
Save Calibrate Delete Delete Delete
New Folder Delete Add Add Add
2nd Select Add -- -- Rename
Order -- -- -- --
Open -- -- -- --
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Main Menu Setup
1st
Submenu
Default ColorEdit About -- --
2nd License Key1 -- -- --
Submenu TouchSW Key2 -- -- --
-- -- -- -- --
-- -- -- -- --
4.2 Menu Operation
The operation of main menus and submenus in ultrasound Phased Array interface is the same as 2.2.
4.3.1 Basic
a) Transmit
CurGroup: For selecting the group to be adjusted in group scan mode.
Frequency: For setting the excitation frequency to the probe by the pulser, the default is
nominal frequency of the probe.
Voltage: For setting transmit pulse voltage. The higher the voltage, the higher the sound
pressure emitted by the probe.
TxEnergy: For setting transmit pulse current. With the same voltage, the larger the
energy, the higher the sound pressure emitted by the probe.
PRF_Mode: For setting pulse repetition frequency adjustment mode, with four modes
for selection: Manual, AutoMax, AutoHalf and AutoRec. In AutoMax mode, the system
will set PRF to the maximum automatically according to user setup parameters.
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b) Receive
RecFreq: For setting frequency range of the system receiving filter.
echo signals.
Rectify: For setting receiving detection mode.
【Tip】: The system gain and gain step are defaulted to be shown in the info bar at the top of
the screen.
c) Calibrate
ClearVel: For deleting velocity calibration parameter.
ClearDelay: For deleting delay calibration curve.
ClearSen: For deleting sensitivity calibration curve.
ClearTCG: For deleting TCG calibration curve.
ClearCur: For deleting all calibration parameters in the current selected group in the
group scan mode.
ClearAllGrp: For deleting all calibration parameters in ALL groups in the group scan
mode.
4.3.2 Scan
a) Basic
ProbeSel: For selecting the probe connected to the system, with auto and manual
modes. In auto mode, the system will identify the probe connected automatically. All the
SIUI-made probes can be identified in auto mode. In manual mode, the user selects the
probe type from the probe list manually, which is usually for selecting the user-defined
probe.
WedgeSel: For selecting the wedge model connected to the probe.
Depth: For setting image scan depth.
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Delay: For setting image display delay.
MtType: For setting material type of the tested object. If the material type is not included
in the list or the built-in material velocity does not meet the user’s requirement, the user
may choose user-defined and input the real velocity in MtVel menu.
EchoType: For setting echo type for scanning.
MtVel: Display ultrasound propagation velocity in the material according to MtType and
EchoType. If MtType is set as user-defined, the user should input the material velocity
manually.
b) FocusRule
Type: For setting scan mode: sector or linear scan.
StartAng: For setting scan start angle. In linear scan, StartAng is the scan steer angle,
which is the same as EndAng.
EndAng: For setting scan end angle.
AngSpace: For setting scan interval angle, available in sector scan only.
Focus: For setting depth position of transmit focusing.
c) Aperture
StartEle: For setting the start element of scanning.
EndEle: For setting the end element of scanning, available in linear scan only.
EleStep: For setting element step between adjacent scan lines in linear scan.
EleDiam: For setting the excited element number at one time for scanning.
【Tip】: The adjustable maximum EleDiam is subject to the probe model, and the max. value
is 32.
d) Calculate: For completing calculation of focus rule.
【Note】: Apply the changes made to the parameters of Basic, FocusRule and Aperture in
Scan main menu only by tapping Calculate.
4.3.3 AdvScan
a) Control
Start /End: To start/ end a scan.
Save: To save the whole scan data to an external memory.
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Browse: To browse the scan record, with manual and auto modes for selection.
BrowseStep: To set up browse speed.
Rebuild: To re-create a C/D scan image according to the setup of sample box when the
scan is finished.
CDRect: For using the keyboard knob to fine adjust the C/D sample rectangle.
b) Setup
ScanMode: For selecting the scan trigger mode: Time-based/EncoderPos/EncoderNag
for selection.
EncodeSel: For selecting the encoder model for scanning.
ScanStep: For setting the time interval or distance interval when refreshing images.
When Mode is set as TimeBase, the unit of ScanStep is ms; when set as Encoder, the
unit of ScanStep is mm or inch.
c) Gate
GateSel: For selecting control of gate A, B or C.
GateLogic: For setting on/off of Gate A, B or C.
GateStart: For setting gate start position.
GateWidth: For setting gate width.
GateThres: For setting gate thresh position.
AScanLine: For adjusting the position of A-scan select line.
AScanGroup: For switching to another A-scan select line in group scan “3A+B” mode.
Depth: For setting image display depth.
MeasPoint: For setting gate measurement point.
GateAlarm: For setting gate alarm.
Buzzer: For setting on/off of Buzzer.
d) Cursor
DspMeasL: For turning on/ off measure line display.
MeaLen1: For setting the position of measure line 1.
HorZero: For setting the value of horizontal zero.
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e) DspMode
DSP X: For setting display mode of group X.
Layout: For switching to another default layout in multiple image display window.
SrcArea: For selecting the source window of the layout location to be adjusted.
DesArea: For selecting the target window of the layout location to be adjusted.
Exchange: For exchanging the window location selected for SrcArea and DesArea.
4.3.4 Meas
a) Gate
GateSel: For selecting control of gate A, B or C.
GateLogic: For setting on/off of Gate A, B or C.
GateStart: For setting gate start position.
GateWidth: For setting gate width.
GateThres: For setting gate thresh position.
AScanLine: For adjusting the position of A-scan select line.
AScanGroup: For switching to another A-scan select line in group scan “3A+B” mode.
Depth: For setting image display depth.
MeasPoint: For setting gate measurement point.
GateAlarm: For setting gate alarm.
Buzzer: For setting on/off of Buzzer.
b) Cursor
DspMeasL: For turning on/ off measure line display.
HorZero: For setting the value of horizontal zero.
c) Reading: For setting displayed content in the data info bar. For the meaning of the items,
see 4.7.
4.3.5 Display
a) DspMode
DSP X: For setting display mode of group X.
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Layout: For switching to another default layout in multiple image display window.
SrcArea: For selecting the source window of the layout location to be adjusted.
DesArea: For selecting the target window of the layout location to be adjusted.
Exchange: For exchanging the window location selected for SrcArea and DesArea.
b) indication
PeakEnv: For setting the display of echo peak envelope in phased array single A mode.
C/D_Sel: For selecting whether to display C/D select box.
FocusInd: For setting the display of focus position indication line on/off.
GrooveDsp: For setting whether to display weld simulation view.
4.3.6 ScanWiz
Enter the ScanWiz screen, and set up the imaging parameters and display mode specific to general
or special work piece.
4.3.7 VelocityCal
Enter the VelocityCal screen, and complete velocity calibration of work piece.
4.3.8 DelayCal
Enter the DelayCal screen, and complete ultrasonic delay calibration of probe or wedge.
4.3.9 SenCal
Enter the SenCal screen, and complete sensitivity calibration of probe.
4.3.10 TCG_Cal
Enter the TCG_Cal screen, and complete TCG calibration of ultrasound.
4.3.11 Mng/ Management
a) Storage
The same as 2.3.9.
b) Encoder
The same as 2.3.9.
c) Probe
Edit: For editing the probe information.
Delete: For deleting a probe name.

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Add: For adding a probe name.
d) Wedge
Edit: For re-editing the wedge parameters created by the user.
Delete: For deleting the wedge name created by the user.
Add: For adding a wedge type.
e) WorkPiece
The same as 2.3.9.
4.3.12 Setup
The same as 2.3.10.
4.4 Linear Scan
a) Definition
Linear scan, also called electronic scan or E scan, is a scanning method with a fixed number of
elements scanning along the probe arrangement direction in the same focus rule until the whole
probe scanning is finished.
That is to add a select window with a fixed size on the phased-array probe, and the elements in that
window are T/R elements. When transmitting/receiving of elements in the window is finished, shift the
window at a fixed interval to select the T/R elements for the next transmission/ reception without
changing the focus rule, and it works in the same way till the whole probe selection is completed,
which is similar to manual straight-line scanning with a conventional probe. The scanning principle is
shown in Fig. 4-1, and the image display as in Fig. 4-2.
Fig. 4-1 Linear Scan Diagram
(Every three elements in one group, and scan at an interval of one element)
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Fig. 4-2 Linear Scan Display
b) Operation:
1) Set the transmit frequency according to the probe frequency, and set the transmit voltage
and transmit energy on the basis of the detection depth.
2) When scanning with a wedge, select WedgeSel submenu to select the corresponding wedge
model (wedge model is labeled on the wedge). All the default wedge parameters and custom
wedge parameters are listed in WedgeSel.
3) Select the test material type. Manually enter the material velocity according to the actual
situation if customizing the material.
4) Set EchoType according to the ultrasonic incidence angle. Select LWave when not using the
wedge; when using the wedge for scanning, wave type should be selected according to the
wedge usage. Select LWave when using a 0° wedge, and select TWave when using a
transverse wave wedge (such as 55° wedge).
5) Set the scan type, select FocusRule -> Type, and adjust it to Linear.
6) Set the steer angle, adjust StartAng submenu to set the scan angle.
7) Set the number of elements for scanning. Select the Aperture submenu to set the number of
elements and element aperture.
8) Calculation: Select Calculate of the Scan main menu and the settings take effect.
【Tip】:
The values in the menus Depth, Delay take effect immediately after user setup without pressing
Calculate menu. Other scan parameter setup takes effect only by selecting Calculate .
c) Description of Information Symbols
On top of the linear B-scan image and the A-scan waveform area, the info bar is as indicated by 1 in
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Fig. 4-3, which is for scan imaging information. See Table 4-2 for the specific definition.
Fig. 4-3 Linear Scan Image Info Bar
Table 4-2 Definition of Linear Scan Image Info Bar
Symbol Meaning
B-Scan 1-1 B One current group only, and the image mode is B-mode.
Area
T Stands for scan mode.
T:L in Fig. 4-3 means linear scan.
A Stands for scan angle.
A:0 in Fig. 4-3 means the linear scan angle is 0-degree.
AP Stands for aperture.
AP:(S)1-(P)1-(E)64-(N)16 in Fig. 4-3 means: the start element（S)is
1, the element step（P)1, the end element（E)64, and the element
aperture (or element number) (N)16.
C Stands for system calibration information.
C:Null for un-calibrated.
C:VDST stands for the system has done velocity calibration(V),
delay calibration (D), sensitivity calibration (S) and TCG calibration
(T).
A-Scan 1-1 A-1 One current group only, and the image is the first A-scan image in
Area the 1st group.
L Stands for scan line number.
L:25 in Fig. 4-2 refers to the 25th scan line.
A Stands for image angle of the L scan line number.
A:0.0 in Fig. 4-2 means the angle of the 25th scan line is 0-degree.
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4.5 Sector Scan
a) Definition
Sector scan, also called S scan, is a scanning method with a fixed number of elements scanning a
certain angle range by changing the focus rule.
That is to add a select window with a fixed size on the phased-array probe. The elements in that
window are T/R elements. When transmitting/receiving of elements in the window is finished, change
the focus rule without moving the window, perform the next transmission/ reception, and it works in
the same way until the whole scanning is completed. The scanning principle is shown in Fig. 4-4, and
the image display as in Fig. 4-5.
Fig. 4-4 Sector Scan Diagram
（Start angle θ1, and end angle θ2)
Fig. 4-5 Sector Scan Display
b) Operation:
1) Set Frequency according to the probe frequency, and set Voltage and TxEnergy based on
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the detection depth.
2) When scanning with a wedge, select WedgeSel submenu to select the wedge model (which
is labeled on the wedge). All the default wedge parameters and custom wedge parameters
are listed in WedgeSel.
3) Select the test material type; manually enter the velocity according to actual situation in the
case of user-defined material.
4) Set EchoType according to the ultrasonic incidence angle, select LWave when not using the
wedge; when using the wedge for scanning, wave type should be selected according to the
wedge usage. Select LWave when using a 0° wedge, and select TWave when using a
transverse wave wedge (such as 55° wedge).
5) Set the scan type, select FocusRule -> Type, and adjust it to Sector.
6) Set the scanning angle, adjusting StartAng and EndAng to determine and set AngSpace
according to the test requirement.
7) Set the number of elements for scanning. Select the Aperture submenu to set the number of
elements and element aperture.
8) Calculation: Select Calculate of the Scan main menu and the settings take effect.
c) Description of Information Symbols
On top of the sector B-scan image and the A-scan waveform area, the info bar is as indicated by 1 in
Fig. 4-6, which is for scan imaging information. See Table 4-3 for the specific definition.
Fig. 4-6 Sector Scan Image Information Bar
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Table 4-3 Definition of Sector Scan Image Information Bar
Symbol Meaning
B-Scan 1-1 B One current group only, and the image mode is B-mode.
Area T Stands for scan mode. T:S means sector scan.
A Stands for scan angle.
A:(S)30-(P)1.0-(E)70 in Fig. 4-6 means the start angle (S) is
30-degree, the angle pitch (P) 1-degree, and the end angle (E)
70-degree.
AP Stands for aperture.
AP:(S)1-(N)16 in Fig. 4-6 means: the start element（S) is 1, and the
element aperture (or element number) (N) is16.
C Stands for system calibration information.
C:Null for un-calibrated.
C:VDST: the system has done velocity calibration(V), delay
calibration (D), sensitivity calibration (S) and TCG calibration (T).
A-Scan 1-1 A-1 One current group only, and the image is the first A-scan image in
Area the 1st group.
L Stands for scan line number.
L:22 in Fig. 4-6 refers to the 22nd scan line.
A Stands for image angle of the S scan line number.
A:51.0 in Fig. 4-6 means the angle of the 22nd scan line is
51.0-degree.
4.6 Advanced Scan
Advanced scan is a scan method that records the full scan process based on system internal time
base or system external encoder trigger. The user may select multi-view such as A, B, C, D or their
combination for image display and full course recording.
Operation:
1） Select AdvScan from the desktop menu. The screen is as displayed in Fig. 4-7.
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【Note】: Set up the display view for AdvScan in DspMode.
Fig. 4-7 Advanced Scan Screen
2） Set up display mode: Select the menu DspMode to set up the advanced scan display
mode, with multiple display modes available.
3） Set up gate mode: Select the menu Gate to set up the gate number and mode for the
image.
4） Set up scan mode: Select the menu Setup to set up the trigger mode of scan, which
includes: TimeBase and Encoder. If TimeBase is selected, you may set the scan time
interval in ScanStep; if Encoder is selected, select the name of the encoder connected to
the system in EncoderSel, and set up the minimum step of the encoder in ScanStep.
5） If B-scan image display is set in DspMode, the user may set the position of sample box for
the B-scan image: in B-scan view, press and hold the center of the sample box (the
rectangular box in orange lines) till a red cross appears at the center of the sample box (as
shown in Fig. 4-8). Continue to hold on the sample box center, shift it to a proper location
and then release it to finish the adjustment of sample box position.
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Fig. 4-8 Adjustment of Sample Box Position
6） Similar to step 5), set up the size of sample box: In B-scan view, press and hold the bottom
right corner of the sample box (the rectangular box in orange lines) to have dual arrow
indication lines appear on the right and below the sample box (as shown in Fig. 4-9).
Continue to hold on the bottom right of the sample box, change the sample box to a proper
size and then release it to finish the adjustment of sample box size.
Fig. 4-9 Adjustment of Sample Box Size
7） Start and stop scanning: After finishing the setup in steps 2)~6), select the menu Control
as shown in Fig. 4-10. Press Start to start scanning. After the scan starts, the Start menu
changes to Stop. To finish scanning, select Stop.
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Fig. 4-10 Scan Screen
8） Browse the scan: Select the menu Browse, then select Manual, AutoForward or
AutoBack to browse the scanned image. If Manual is selected, turn the knob on the
keypad to browse the scanned image.
9） Dynamic rendering: After finishing one scan, by setting up the position and size of the
sample box again, the C/D scan image can be recreated dynamically without rescanning.
After finishing the scan, adjust the position and size of the sample box, select the menu
Rebuild if the adjustment is finished, and the system will reconstruct the C or D san image
according to the new setup of the position and size of the sample box.
10） Save the scan file: The result of advanced scan can only be saved to the SD card or a
USB storage. Connect the SD card or USB storage device to the system. As it prompts the
identification of the storage (as the symbol indicated in the information bar at the upper left
of the screen), select the menu Save to save the scan file to the external storage.
【Note】: If one scan is finished without being saved, and you have started a new advanced
scan or exited the advanced scan menu, then the scan data will be cleared and lost, which
cannot be saved again.
11） Recall a saved file: The files saved in the external storage can be recalled in Storage
menu (see 5.1).
4.7 Measurement
The phased-array image measurement includes: gate measurement and cursor measurement.
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4.7.1 Gate Measurement
4.7.1.1 Measurement Operation
Gate Measurement is similar to that in conventional UT mode. Information such as amplitude, sound
path and depth within the gate may be acquired.
Operation:
In Gate main menu, adjust the submenus Start, Width and Thresh to record the echo and get the
echo measurement values, as shown in the Reading submenu.
4.7.1.2 Select MeasPoint
The meaning of MeasPoint is the same as 2.5.2.
4.7.1.3 Meaning of Reading
In Table 4-4, x refers to the measurement values of gate A/B/C.
Table 4-4 Meaning of Gate Measurement Symbols
Symbol Meaning
Hx Amplitude percentage of echo measurement point within the gate.
dB difference between echo measurement point amplitude and gate height

HxdB
within the gate.
Sx Sound path of echo measurement point within the gate.
Dx Depth of echo measurement point within the gate.
Horizontal distance from the probe flank to the echo measurement point
Rx
within the gate.
DC1x Depth of gate start position.
DC2x Depth of gate end position.
DC12x Gate width (relative depth).
Wedge The selected wedge name displayed in the information bar.
AScanAng The selected A-scan line angle displayed in the information bar.
AScanLine The A scan line number displayed in the information bar.
Sab The measure echo difference of Gate A and Gate B.
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4.7.2 Cursor Measurement
Cursor measurement is for measuring B-mode image area to acquire the horizontal distance of the
corresponding points in the image and the relative horizontal distance between cursors.
4.7.2.1 Measurement Operation
Operation:
1） Set Dsp MeasL to On in the Cursor submenu.
2） Select MeaLen1 submenu, turn the knob to adjust MeaLen1 and acquire measurement
value of this horizontal position.
3） The operation of MeaLen2 is similar to that of MeaLen1.
4.7.2.2 Meaning of Reading
Table 4-5 Meaning of Cursor Measurement Symbols
Symbol Meaning
Horizontal distance between the MeaLen1 position and the probe central
PC1
scale line.
RC1 Horizontal distance between the MeaLen1 position and the probe flank.
Horizontal distance between the MeaLen2 position and the probe central
PC2
scale line.
RC2 Horizontal distance between the MeaLen2 position and the probe flank.
RC12 Horizontal distance between MeaLen1 and MeaLen2 positions.
4.8 Scan Wizard
Scan Wizard is for guiding users to finish image parameter setup of group scan. Up to 6 phased-array
groups can be supported. Take the operation of 2 phased-array groups as an example.
Operation:
1） Select ScanWiz from the desktop menu and enter the wizard screen, as shown in Fig. 4-11.
After setup, tap Next to go to step 2).
a) GroupNum: To set up the group number for scan imaging. Up to 6 groups can be set up.
b) WorkPiece: To select the probe parameter of the test object.
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c) Thickness: To reset up thickness selected for the parameter “WorkPiece”.
d) WpInfo: To display the detailed information of the probe selected for the parameter
“WorkPiece”.
Fig. 4-11 Probe Setup Screen
2） Set up probe and wedge information. Perform setup according to the information of the
probe and the wedge in use, as shown in Fig. 4-12. After setup tap Next to go to step 3).
a) CurGroup: To select the scan group number for probe and wedge setup.
b) Socket: To select the physical connector for the connected probe, which is required
when using the 1-to-2 adapter.
c) ProbeSel: To select the probe model.
d) WedgeSel: To select the wedge model.
e) Position: To select the probe position relative to the weld.
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Fig. 4-12 Probe and Wedge Setup Screen
3） Set up scan type. Set up scan type and display depth based on testing needs, as shown in
Fig. 4-13. After setup tap Next to go to step 4).
a) Depth: To set up image display depth.
b) Type: To set up the scan type as Linear or Sector.
c) EchoType: To set up the echo as TWave or LWave.
d) MtType: To set up velocity of the tested object.
Fig. 4-13 Scan Type Setup
4） Set up imaging parameters. Set up imaging parameters based on testing needs, as shown
in Fig. 4-14. After setup tap Next to go to step 5).
a) AngleStart: To set up start angle of phased array scan lines.
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b) AngleEnd: To set up end angle of phased array scan lines.
c) AngSpace: To set up the inclination between 2 scan lines in phased array sector scan.
d) StartEle: To set up the first working element for phased array probe scan.
e) EndEle: To set up the last working element for phased array probe scan.
f) Focus: To set up transmit focus position of phased array beams.
g) DistancE: To set up the distance from the phased array probe flank or wedge flank to
the weld center.
h) Display: To set up display of beam simulation figure of “Current” or “All”. After setting all
the scan parameters of multiple groups, set up Display of the last group as “All”, and
you can see all the beam simulation figures.
Fig. 4-14 Imaging Parameter Setup
5） Set up the parameters of Group2, as shown in Fig. 4-15, with the operation the same as
steps 2)~4). If the scan groups are more than 1, repeat the steps to finish setup of scan
parameters for each group.
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Fig. 4-15 Parameter Setup for Group2
6） Set up DspMode. The last step of scan wizard is to set up DspMode for each group, as
shown in Fig. 4-16. The position of the image display window can be changed by “SrcArea”
and “DesArea” setup, as shown in Fig. 4-17.
a) DSPX: To set up display mode of Group1. Up to 6 image windows can be displayed on
the screen.
b) Layout: To select the default display position of image window for groups.
c) SrcArea: To set up the serial number of display window which is to be adjusted in
position.
d) DesArea: To set up the serial number of display window which is to be adjusted in
position.
e) Exchange: To swap the display window positions of the serial number set up for
“SrcArea” and “DesArea”.
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Fig. 4-16 Display Mode Setup
Fig. 4-17 Display Window Adjustment
7） Finish setup of scan wizard. After setup of step 6), tap Finish to complete setup of scan
wizard, and the system goes to Meas menu, as shown in Fig. 4-18. The default of weld
coverage figure is no display, which can be turned on in Display->Indication->GrooveDsp,
with the turn-on effect like Fig. 4-19.
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Fig. 4-18 Display in 2 Groups
Fig. 4-19 Weld Coverage Display
4.9 Calibration Wizard
4.9.1 Definition of Calibration Reference Line
As shown in Fig. 4-20 and Fig. 4-21, there are four reference lines for various calibration areas.
Fig. 4-20 Calibration Reference Line 1
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Fig. 4-21 Calibration Reference Line 2
a) Yellow dotted line: The reference error line, indicating reference error of calibration.
b) Red dotted line: The sound path or depth location envelope line of echo maximum amplitude
for each scan line.
c) Green dotted line: The amplitude envelope line of scan line echo maximum amplitude.
d) White dotted line: The sound path or depth location envelope line of echo live maximum
amplitude for each scan line.
4.9.2 Velocity Calibration
Generally there are two methods to perform velocity calibration: sound path calibration and depth
calibration. The probe placement and test block appearance for these two calibration methods are
shown in Fig. 4-22, Fig. 4-23 and Fig. 4-24.
The sound path calibration and depth calibration method 1 are mostly used in angle phased-array
probe calibration, and the depth calibration method 2 is usually for 0-degree phased-array probe
calibration.
Fig. 4-22 Sound Path Calibration Test Block
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Fig. 4-23 Depth Calibration Method 1 Test Block
4.9.2.1 Sound Path Calibration
Generally, sound path calibration uses two test blocks with known curvature radius to calibrate an
angle phased-array probe.
Operation:
1) As shown in Fig. 4-25, put the probe on the test block.
Fig. 4-25 Sound Path Calibration Test Block
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2) Select VelocityCal from the desktop menu and enter the velocity calibration screen, as
shown in Fig. 4-26. Input the radius values 1 and 2 (Fig. 4-25) in the menus RefPoint1
and RefPoint2 (50mm and 100mm in this example) respectively. Set CalMode to
SoundPath. Select Next to go to step 3).
Fig. 4-26 Reference Point Setting
3) Adjust AScanLine to select the AScan line (or angle) for calibration. Adjust aStart and
aWidth to bring the A scan echo of RefPoint1 go through the center of the gate and
adjust aThresh to the required thresh, and then adjust Gain to make the echo
amplitude to about 80%. Move the probe back and forth to enable RefPoint1 achieve
the maximum echo amplitude.
4) Tap the menu Record and change the record value to 1, which means the echo position
of RefPoint1 is recorded. See Fig. 4-27.
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Fig. 4-27 Reference Point 1 Wave Form
5) Repeat step 3)~4) to bring the A-scan echo of RefPoint2 go through the center of the
gate, and acquire the RefPoint2 maximum echo. See Fig. 4-28.
6) Tap the menu Record, which means the echo location of RefPoint2 is recorded., to
finish the calibration. The calibrated velocity is shown in the MtVel menu. C:V is shown
in the B-scan image window info, which means velocity calibration is finished. See Fig.
4-29.
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Fig. 4-29 Velocity Calibration Finished
7) If the calibrated value of MtVel is accepted, tap Finish to finish the calibration, and the
screen prompts “Do you want to enter the next calibration DelayCal?”. Select Yes to go
to DelayCal or No to exit calibration and return to the desktop menu. If the calibrated
value of MtVel is not accepted, repeat steps 3)~6) to re-calibrate.
In multiple group mode, when one group of velocity calibration is finished, tap Next to
go to the velocity calibration of the next group of scanned images.
4.9.2.2 Depth Calibration Method 1
Operation:
1) As is shown in Fig. 4-30, put the probe on the test block.
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shown in Fig. 4-31, input the depth values 1 and 2 (Fig. 4-30) in the menus RefPoint1
and RefPoint2 (20mm and 30mm in this exmaple) respectively. Set CalMode to Depth.
Select Next to go to step 3).
3) Adjust AScanLine to select the AScan line (or angle) for calibration. Adjust aStart and
aWidth to bring the A scan echo of RefPoint1 go through the center of the gate and
adjust aThresh to the required thresh, and then adjust Gain to make the echo
amplitude to about 80%. Move the probe back and forth to enable the echo of
RefPoint1 coincide with AscanSel line and achieve the maximum echo amplitude of
RefPoint1.
4) Tap the menu Record and change the record value to 1, which means the echo
position of RefPoint1 is recorded. See Fig. 4-32.
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5) Repeat steps 3)~4) to bring the A-scan echo of RefPoint2 go through the center of the
gate, and then enable RefPoint2 achieve the maximum echo amplitude, as shown in
Fig. 4-33.
6) Tap Record menu, which means the echo position of RefPoint2 is recorded. When the
calculation is finished, and the calibrated velocity is shown in the MtVel menu. C:V is
shown in the B-scan image window info, which means velocity calibration is finished.
See Fig. 4-34.
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7) If the calibrated value of MtVel is accepted, select Finish to finish the calibration, and
the screen prompts “Do you want to enter the next calibration DelayCal?”. Select Yes to
go to DelayCal or No to exit calibration and return to the desktop menu. If the calibrated
Operation:
1) As is shown in Fig. 4-35, put the probe on the test block.
shown in Fig. 4-36, input the depth values 1 and 2 (Fig. 4-35) in the menus RefPoint1
and RefPoint2 (25mm and 40mm in this exmaple) respectively. Set CalMode to Depth.
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Select Next to go to step 3).
3) Adjust aStart and aWidth to bring the A-scan echo of RefPoint1 go through the center
of the gate, and then adjust aThresh to the required thresh. Adjust Gain to make the
echo amplitude to about 80%.
4) Tap the menu Record and change the record value to 1, which means the echo
position of RefPoint1 is recorded. See Fig. 4-37.
5) Move the probe to the position of RefPoint2, to enable the echo of RefPoint2 display in
the screen. Repeat steps 3)~4) to enable the gate to bring the A-scan echo of
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RefPoint2 go through the center of the gate and to enable RefPoint2 to achieve
maximum echo amplitude, as shown in Fig. 4-38.
6) Tap Record menu, which means the echo position of RefPoint2 is recorded. When the
calculation is finished, and the calibrated velocity is shown in the MtVel menu. C:V is
shown in the B-scan image window info, which means velocity calibration is finished.
See Fig. 4-39.
7) If the calibrated value of MtVel is accepted, select Finish to finish the calibration, and
the screen prompts “Do you want to enter the next calibration DelayCal?”. Select Yes to
go to DelayCal or No to exit calibration and return to the desktop menu. If the calibrated
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4.9.3 Delay Calibration
Delay calibration consists of probe delay and wedge delay. Generally, there are two methods: sound
path calibration and depth calibration, which can be found in Fig. 4-40, Fig. 4-41 and Fig. 4-42. Sound
path calibration and depth calibration method 1 are usually used to calibrate angle phased-array
probe, and depth calibration method 2 is mostly used to calibrate 0-degree phased-array probe.
Fig. 4-40 Delay Sound Path Calibration Test Block
Fig. 4-41 Delay Depth Calibration Method 1 Test Block
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4.9.3.1 Sound Path Calibration
Generally, the sound path calibration uses a test block with known curvature radius to calibrate an
angle phased-array probe.
Operation:
Fig. 4-43 Delay Sound Path Calibration Test Block
2) Select DelayCal from the desktop menu and enter the delay calibration screen, as
shown in Fig. 4-44, input the radius value of the reference point (Fig. 4-43) in the menu
RefPoint, and set CalMode to SoundPath. RefError is the visual delay error for each
scan line, and the default value is 5%. When the setup is finished, select Next to go to
step 3).
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3) Adjust aStart and aWidth to record B-scan echo of the whole RefPoint, adjust
aThresh to the required thresh, and then adjust Gain to make the echo amplitude to
about 80%. Move the probe back and forth to enable each scan line to achieve the
maximum echo amplitude, that is the echo amplitude envelope (green dotted line) is not
updated, and get the highest echo wave position envelope curve (red dotted line), as
shown in Fig. 4-45. If the echo position envelope is not acceptable, press ClearEnv to
reproduce the envelope.
Fig. 4-45 Create An Envelope
4) Tap Calibrate to finish delay calibration. Move the probe back and forth to reproduce
maximum position envelope of each scan line echo. If the calibration result is correct,
the red position envelope line should be among the yellow dotted lines, as shown in Fig.
4-46. C:D is shown in the B-scan image window info, which means delay calibration is
finished.
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Fig. 4-46 Delay Calibration Finished
5) If the delay calibration result is accepted, select Finish to finish the calibration, and the
screen prompts “Do you want to enter the next calibration SenCal?”. Select Yes to go to
SenCal or No to exit calibration and return to the desktop menu. If the delay calibration
is not accepted, repeat steps 3)~4) to re-calibrate.
In multiple group mode, when one group of delay calibration is finished, tap Next to go
to the delay calibration of the next group of scanned images.
Operation:
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shown in Fig. 4-48, input the depth value of the reference point (Fig. 4-47) in the menu
RefPoint, and set CalMode to Depth. RefError is the visual error for each scan line
delay, and the default value is 5%. When the setup is finished, select Next to go to step
3).
3) Adjust aStart and aWidth to record B-scan echo of the RefPoint, adjust aThresh to the
required thresh, and then adjust Gain to make the echo amplitude to about 80%. Move
the probe back and forth to enable each scan line to achieve the maximum echo
amplitude, that is the echo amplitude envelope (green dotted line) is not updated, and
get the highest echo wave position envelope curve (red dotted line), as shown in Fig.
4-49. If the echo position envelope is not acceptable, press ClearEnv to reproduce.
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maximum position envelope of each scan line echo. if the calibration result is correct,
the red position envelope line should be among the yellow dotted lines, as shown in Fig.
4-50. C:D is shown in the B-scan image window info, which means delay calibration is
finished.
Fig. 4-50 Delay Calibration Finished
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6) In multiple group mode, when one group of delay calibration is finished, tap Next to go
4.9.3.3 Delay Depth Calibration Method 2
Operation:
shown in Fig. 4-52, input the depth value of the reference point (Fig. 4-51) in the menu
RefPoint, and set CalMode to Depth. RefError is the visual error for each scan line
delay, and the default value is 5%. When the setup is finished, select Next to go to step
3).
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the probe back and forth to enable each scan line to achieve the maximum echo
amplitude, that is the echo amplitude envelope (green dotted line) is not updated, and
get the highest echo wave position envelope curve (red dotted line), as shown in Fig.
4-53. If the echo position envelope is not acceptable, press ClearEnv to reproduce.
position envelope of each scan line echo. if the calibration result is correct, the red
position envelope line should be among the yellow dotted lines, as shown in Fig. 4-54.
C:D is shown in the B-scan image window info, which means delay calibration is
finished.
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Fig. 4-54 Delay Calibration
In multiple group mode, when one group of delay calibration is finished, tap Next to go
4.9.4 Sensitivity Calibration
Generally, the sensitivity calibration uses three kinds of test blocks, which are shown in Fig. 4-55, Fig.
4-56 and Fig. 4-57. The test blocks in Fig. 4-55 and Fig. 4-56 are usually for sensitivity calibration on
an angled phased-array probe, and the test block in Fig. 4-57 is mostly used for sensitivity calibration
on a 0-degree phased-array probe.
Fig. 4-55 Sensitivity Calibration Test Block 1
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4.9.4.1 Sensitivity Calibration Method 1
Operation:
2) Select SenCal from the desktop menu and enter the sensitivity calibration screen, as shown in
Fig. 4-59, RefAmp is the echo amplitude after the calibration is completed, and the default value
is 80%. RefError is the visual error of the echo amplitude after the calibration is completed, the
default value is 5%, and ErrorUnit can be selected as amplitude or dB value. Set CalMode to
SoundPath. When the setup is finished, select Next to go to step 3).
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3) Adjust Depth to make the echo of reference arc appear at the center of the B-scan image, and
then adjust aStart and aWidth to record B-scan echo. Adjust aThresh to the required thresh,
and then adjust Gain to make the echo amplitude to about 80%. Move the probe back and forth
to make each scan line reach the maximum echo amplitude. The maximum echo amplitude
envelope curve (green dotted line) is shown in Fig. 4-60. In calibration, the white dotted line is the
live envelope line of echo amplitude for each scan line. If the echo amplitude envelope is not
acceptable, press ClearEnv to reproduce it.
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4) Tap Calibrate to finish sensitivity calibration. Move the probe back and forth to reproduce each
scan line echo amplitude envelope. If the calibration result is correct, the green amplitude
envelope should among the yellow dotted lines as shown in Fig. 4-61. C:S is shown in the
B-scan image window info, which means sensitivity calibration is finished.
Fig. 4-61 Sensitivity Calibration
5) If the sensitivity calibration result is accepted, select Finish to finish the calibration, and the
screen prompts “Do you want to enter the next calibration TCG_Cal?”. Select Yes to go to
TCG_Cal or No to exit calibration and return to the desktop menu. If the TCG calibration is not
accepted, tap ClearCalib and repeat steps 3)~4) to re-calibrate.
6) In multiple group mode, when one group of delay calibration is finished, tap Next to go to the
sensitivity calibration of the next group of scanned images.
Operation:
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2) Select SenCal from the desktop menu and enter the sensitivity calibration screen, as
shown in Fig. 4-63. RefAmp is the echo amplitude after the calibration is completed,
and the default value is 80%. RefError is the visual error of the echo amplitude after the
calibration is completed, the default value is 5%, and ErrorUnit is the selectable
amplitude or dB value. Set CalMode to Depth. When the setup is finished, select Next
to go to step 3).
3) Adjust Depth to make the reference echo appear at the center of the B-scan image,
and then adjust aStart and aWidth to record B-scan echo. Adjust aThresh to the
the probe back and forth to make each scan line reach the maximum echo amplitude.
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The maximum echo amplitude envelope curve (green dotted line) is shown in Fig. 4-64.
In calibration, the white dotted line is the live envelope line of echo amplitude for each
scan line. If the echo amplitude envelope is not acceptable, press ClearEnv to
reproduce it.
Fig. 4-64 Build An Envelope
4) Tap Calibrate to finish sensitivity calibration. Move the probe back and forth to
reproduce echo amplitude envelope of each scan line. If the calibration result is correct,
the green amplitude envelope line should be among the yellow dotted lines as shown in
Fig. 4-65. C:S is shown in the B-scan image window info, which means sensitivity
calibration is finished.
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5) If the sensitivity calibration result is accepted, select Finish to finish the calibration, and
the screen prompts “Do you want to enter the next calibration TCG_Cal?”. Select Yes to
go to TCG_Cal or No to exit calibration and return to the desktop menu. If TCG
calibration is not accepted, tap ClearCalib and repeat steps 3)~4) to re-calibrate.
In multiple group mode, when one group of sensitivity calibration is finished, tap Next to
go to sensitivity calibration of the next group of scanned images.
Operation:
2) Select SenCal from the desktop menu and enter the sensitivity calibration screen, as
calibration is completed, the default value is 5%, and ErrorUnit is the selectable
amplitude or dB value. Set CalMode to Depth. When the setup is finished, select Next
to go to step 3).
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3) Adjust Depth to make the reference echo appear at the center of the B-scan image,
and then adjust aStart and aWidth to record B-scan echo. Adjust aThresh to the
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4) Tap Calibrate to finish sensitivity calibration. Move the probe back and forth to
reproduce echo amplitude envelope of each scan line. If the calibration result is correct,
the green amplitude envelope line should be among the yellow dotted lines as shown in
Fig. 4-69. C:S is shown in the B-scan image window info, which means sensitivity
calibration is finished.
5) If the sensitivity calibration result is accepted, select Finish to finish the calibration,
and the screen prompts “Do you want to enter the next calibration TCG_Cal?”. Select
Yes to go to TCG_Cal or No to exit calibration and return to the desktop menu. If TCG
calibration is not accepted, tap ClearCalib and repeat steps 3)~4) to re-calibrate.
6) In multiple group mode, when one group of sensitivity calibration is finished, tap Next to
go to sensitivity calibration of the next group of scanned images.
4.9.5 TCG Calibration
TCG calibration is for the calibration of the difference in echo amplitude due to the different distances
between the same reflector and the probe in the ultrasound propagation path.
Oblique-hole test block and step test block, shown as Fig. 4-70 and Fig. 4-71, are usually used for
TCG calibration. Oblique-hole test block is to calibrate angle phased array probes and step test block
is to calibrate 0-degree phased array probes.
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Fig. 4-70 Oblique-hole Test Block for TCG Calibration
Fig. 4-71 Step Test Block for TCG Calibration
4.9.5.1 TCG calibration Method 1
TCG calibration Method 1 uses a test block with a row of oblique holes, usually for angle phased
array probes.
Operation:
1) Put the probe on the test block as shown in Fig. 4-72.
Fig. 4-72 Oblique-hole Test Block
2) Select TCG_Cal from the desktop menu and enter the TCG calibration screen, as
calibration is completed, the default value is 5%, ErrorUnit is the selectable amplitude
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or dB value, and Depth is to set up display depth of B-scan image. Set CalMode to
Depth. When the setup is finished, select Next to go to step 3).
Fig. 4-73 TCG Calibration Screen
3) Adjust aStart and aWidth to enable the gate record the first reflector echo or the
B-mode image (or the start depth hole echo desired by the user). Adjust aThresh to the
reproduce it.
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Fig. 4-74 Build RecPt 1 Envelope
4) Tap Record, and the Record menu displays “1-1”, the first number represents the serial
number of current record point, and the second number represents total record point
number. Move the probe back and forth to reproduce echo amplitude envelope of each
scan line. If the calibration result is correct, the green amplitude envelope line should be
among the yellow dotted lines as shown in Fig. 4-75. If the calibration result is not
acceptable, repeat step 4) till the calibration result is satisfactory.
Fig. 4-75 Recording RecPt 1 Done
5) Tap NextPoint , Record menu displays “1-2”, and then finish the calibration of RecPt 2
by referring to step 3) to step 4), as shown in Fig. 4-76.
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Fig. 4-76 Calibrating RecPt 2 Done
6) Repeat step 5) to finish calibration the echo of other hole. If recalibration of calibrated
record point is needed, tap LastPoint or NextPoint to select the record point to be
edited, and refer to step 3) to 4) to calibrate. If the calibrated result is finished, press
Next to go to step 7).
7) Set the curve amplitude and number, as shown in Fig. 4-77. The user can set up six
referenced curves at most.
Fig. 4-77 TCG Calibrated Curve
8) If the TCG calibration result is accepted, select Finish to exit the calibration, and
retu4rn to the desktop menu. If not accepted, tap TCG_Cal to repeat steps 2)~7) to
re-calibrate.
In multiple group mode, when one group of TCG calibration is finished, tap Next to go to
TCG calibration of the next group of scanned images.
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4.9.5.2 TCG Calibration Method 2
A step block is used for TCG calibration method 2, mostly for testing 0-degree phased array
probes.
Operation:
1) Put the probe on the test block as shown in Fig. 4-78.
Fig. 4-78 TCG calibration block
2) Select TCG_Cal from the desktop menu and enter the TCG calibration screen, as shown in
Fig. 4-79. RefAmp is the echo amplitude after the calibration is completed, and the default
value is 80%. RefError is the visual error of the echo amplitude after the calibration is
completed, the default value is 5%, ErrorUnit is the selectable amplitude or dB value, and
Depth is to set up display depth of B-scan image. Set CalMode to Depth. When the setup is
finished, select Next to go to step 3).
Fig. 4-79 TCG Calibration Screen
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required thresh, and then adjust Gain to make the echo amplitude to about 80%. Move the
probe back and forth to enable each scan line to achieve the maximum echo amplitude, and
to acquire the maximum echo amplitude envelope curve (green dotted line), as shown in Fig.
4-80. In calibration, the white dotted line refers to the live envelope of each scan line echo
amplitude. If the echo amplitude envelope is not acceptable, press ClearEnv to reproduce it.
Fig. 4-80 Build RecPt 1 Envelope
4) Tap Record to record the echo amplitude of RefPoint 1. Move the probe back and forth to
reproduce echo amplitude envelope of each scan line. If the calibration result is correct, the
green amplitude envelope line should be among the yellow dotted lines as shown in Fig.
4-81. If the calibration result is not acceptable, repeat step 4) until the good result is
obtained.
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Fig. 4-81 Calibrating RecPt 1 Done
5) Put the probe in the RecPt 2 position of the step test block, and then repeat step 3) to 4) to
finish the calibration of RecPt 2, as shown in Fig. 4-82.
Fig. 4-82 Calibrating RecPt 2 done
6) Repeat step 3) to 4) to finish calibration of other reference points. If recalibration of
calibrated record point is needed, tap LastPoint or NextPoint to select needed record point,
by referring to step 3) to 4). When the calibration is finished, tap Next to go to step 7).
7) Set the curve amplitude and number, as shown in Fig. 4-83. The user can set up six
referenced curves at most.
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Fig. 4-83 TCG calibration curve
8) If the TCG calibration result is accepted, select Finish to exit the calibration, and retu4rn to
the desktop menu. If not accepted, tap TCG Cal to repeat steps 2)~7) to re-calibrate.
In multiple group mode, when one group of TCG calibration is finished, tap Next to go to
TCG calibration of the next group of scanned images.
4.9.6 HorZero Calibration
HorZero calibration is for calibrating the distance between the probe central scale or probe flank and
the defect. By calibration, the defect position can be accurately positioned in the horizontal direction.
Take a 4.0L16-0.5 probe matched with an 8N55S wedge as an example to introduce the HorZero
calibration. The example shows calibration with RC1 (probe flank).
Operation:
1) After powering on the system normally, place the probe on the calibration test block as
shown in Fig. 4-84. Adjust system parameters to get the correct echo image as shown in Fig.
4-85.
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Fig. 4-85 System Display Image
2) Enter Meas->Reading, adjust arbitrary reading to make the data information bar at the top
of the screen to display RCI value as shown in the red frame of Fig. 4-86.
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Fig. 4-86 Reading Setting
3) Adjust the gate to totally record the test block echo, move the probe back and forth to find
the maximum value of the echo. At this time, stabilize the probe position and measure the
horizontal distance D (30mm in the example) between the probe flank and the defect as
shown in Fig. 4-87.
Fig. 4-87 HorZero Measurement
4) In Measure->Cursor menu, set Dsp MeasL to On, adjust MeaLen1 to make the cursor of
measurement length 1 completely coincide with the test block defect as shown in the red
frame of Fig. 4-88, The red arrow 1 is the indication line of measurement length 1.
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Fig. 4-88 MeaLen1 Adjustment
5) Adjust HorZero value, to make the RC1 display value of data information bar at the top of
the screen equals to D value of step 3) as shown in the red frame of Fig. 4-89. D value is
30.0mm in this example. Now the calibration is finished.
Fig. 4-89 HorZero Adjustment
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4.10 Phased Array Probes
4.10.1 Introduction to Phased Array Probes
The typical appearance of phased array probes is as shown in Fig. 4-90. See the functional
description in Table 4-6.
Fig. 4-90 Phased Array Probe
Table 4-6 Components of Phased Array Probe
1 Probe head
2 Probe connecting cable
3 Probe fixing screw hole
4 1st probe element mark
4.10.2 Installation of Phased Array Probe
See Fig. 4-91 for the connection status between the phased array probe and the system.
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Fig. 4-91 Connection of Phased Array Probe
As shown in Fig. 4-91, connect the phased array probe securely to the system. Then push the locking
mechanism to the right, and the phased array probe can be locked firmly on the system.
【Note】: Before pushing the locking mechanism to fix the probe, make sure that the phased array
probe is connected securely to the system, otherwise the phased array probe connector or the
phased array probe socket on the system might be damaged.
4.11 Wedges for Phased Array Probes
4.11.1 Introduction to Wedges
Wedges are used with phased array probes, so as to achieve functions such as probe protection,
beam delay or beam conversion.
See Fig. 4-92 for wedge types.
Fig. 4-92 Wedges for Phased Array Probes
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Table 4-7 Introduction to Phased Array Probe Wedges
1 0-degree wedge
2 Angle wedge
4.11.2 Wedge Installation
a) Installation of the 0-degree wedge:
1) Couple the wedge and the probe with couplant.
2) Use the hexagonal screwdriver and the screw configured with the system to fix the
probe and the wedge firmly.
b) Installation of the angle wedge:
1) Make sure the installation direction of the probe and the wedge is correct. As indicated
by mark 1 in Fig. 4-93, ensure the mark face the bottom of the wedge. The wrong
installation may lead to inability to acquire proper ultrasound images.
2) Couple the wedge and the probe with couplant.
3) Use the hexagonal screwdriver and the screw configured with the system to fix the
probe and the wedge firmly.
Fig. 4-93 Installation of Probe Wedge
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Chapter 5
Management Operation
This chapter describes the operation and technique for storage, encoder, probe, wedge and work
piece management in the management menu.
5.1 Storage Management
The screen layout of storage management is shown in Fig. 5-1. For function description, see Table
5-1.
Fig. 5-1 Storage Management
Table 5-1 Storage Interface Function Description
1 1st level submenu
2 2nd level submenu
3 Storage path instruction
4 Return to the upper level folder
5 Storage File Name
6 Storage File Remarks
7 Storage File Preview
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5.1.1 Storage Path Setting
Before file storage, please set up the storage path. There are two kinds of storage paths: system
internal storage path and external USB storage path. The folder name of system internal storage path
is Store, and the external USB disk storage path is USB storage root directory.
Operation:
In the Storage management surface, rotate the knob to highlight the storage path. Press Enter key to
enter the storage path, then press main menu Storage to exit storage management interface. The
setting of storage path is completed.
【Note】: If a new folder is created in the storage path, select New Folder, enter the folder name in
the information bar on the right of the screen, and then press Enter key. Rotate the knob,
highlight Back to Previous, press Enter key to return to the previous directory.
5.1.2 Setting Storage File Type
In storage management interface, select FileType submenu, rotate the knob to select to save the file
in Record, Image or Parameter type.
Record files are the full record file of the phased-array advanced scan, UT scan or TOFD scan, the
record file format of the phased array advanced scan is “*.prec”, and the record file format of UT scan
or TOFD scan is “*.trec”.
Parameter File: For saving system setup parameters. The formats include: phased array parameter
file "* .pdat", conventional ultrasound parameter file "* .udat", and TOFD parameter file "* .tdat".
Screenshot File: For saving system screenshots, in the format "* .jpg".
5.1.3 File Storage
In storage management interface, use the knob and Enter key to select the target folder, then press
Save onscreen and the virtual keyboard pops up on the screen. Meanwhile there will be a file name
on the upper right bar. The default file name is “Time & Date”, whose file type could be set in the
submenu FileType.
After entering the file name, the user could tap the touch screen to switch to the file remarks bar and
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continue entering the remarks.
After all information is entered, press Enter key and the file storage is complete. To quit the storage
Press A1 key, you can quickly enter the storage interface. Press A2 key, you can save screenshots to
the user setup file path.
5.1.4 Create New Folder
In the storage management interface, the user can create a new folder under the storage directory.
Press New Folder to bring up the new directory dialog box, and then enter the new folder name and
press Enter key or Ok on the virtual keyboard to finish creating the new folder.
5.1.5 Select File
In storage interface, rotate the knob to highlight the selected file or folder, then press Enter key. There
will be a ╳ symbol appearing in the front box of the selected file or folder, which means the selection
is done. To cancel the selection, rotate the knob to highlight the selected file or folder. The Select key
will change to NonSel. Press NonSel to cancel the selection.
【Note】:Rotate the knob to highlight the Return to Previous icon, press the onscreen Select key,
and you can select all the files and folders on the entire screen.
5.1.6 Edit the Storage Files
Editing the storage files include copying, moving, deleting or renaming the files or folders.
a) Copy and move
The copy function can copy the selected files or folders to another directory. The moving function can
move the selected files or folders to another directory.
Operation:
1) Follow steps 5.1.5 to copy or move the selected files or folders.
2) Press Copy or Move key in the Edit menu, another storage path operation menu will appear on
the right side of screen. Set up the storage path following 5.1.1 to set up the storage location of
the copied or moved files or folders.
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b) Delete file
File deletion can remove the selected files or folders. The deleted files or folders can not be restored.
Follow step 5.1.5 to select the files or folders to be deleted, select Delete in the Edit menu, and the
selected files or folders will be deleted forever.
5.1.7 Recall Data File
Select the files following step 5.1.5, press Enter or tap Open menu o recall the files.
a) Recall image file
Image files (with suffix .jpg) will be displayed in full screen after file recall. Rotate the knob to highlight
the file to recall, and press Enter to open the image file. Press Cancel key to exit the recall interface.
The recalled full screen image is defaulted in the file path at the top of the screen. Press the keypad
Gain button to hide or display the file path.
b) Recall parameter file
After recalling the parameter file (suffix ". pdat ", ". tdat" or ". udat"), the system will reset the
parameters according to the parameter file.
c) Recall record file
After recalling the record file (suffix ".prec" or “.trec”), the user can enter the recall interface of record
files to operate the record files.
5.2 Encoder Management
Encoder management is for naming, calibrating and deleting the encoder connected with the system,
the screen interface is shown in Fig 5-2.
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Fig. 5-2 Encoder Management Interface
5.2.1 Add Encoder
For the encoder connected with the system for the first time, users shall create the encoder name, so
that the system may identify the encoder info such as precision.
To add an encoder, users may follow the system wizard.
Operation:
1) Tap Add menu in Encoder interface to pop up the new encoder calibration distance window as
shown in Fig. 5-3. The user can enter distance to be calibrated (the default is 500mm) and use
the ruler to mark start point and end point of the calibration distance on the smooth surface. After
the calibration distance is confirmed, press Ok to enter the next step.
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Fig. 5-3 Input Calibration Distance
2) The screen display is as shown in Fig. 5-4. Place the encoder at the start position of calibration
according to the wizard and press Step 1 to move the encoder to the end position of the
calibration, and stabilize the encoder, the screen is as shown in Fig 8-5, and then press Step 2 to
enter the next step.
Fig. 5-4 New Wizard 1
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Fig. 5-5 Encoder Movement Distance
3) The screen is shown as Fig. 5-6, move the encoder backward to the start of calibration. If Move
Distances equals to the calibration distance entered in the Step 1) or in the admitted allowance
range (like Fig. 5-7), tap OK to enter the next step. Otherwise, the user can tap Initialize to
reposition the encoder at the end of calibration and move it to the start of calibration again.
Fig. 5-6 New Wizard 2
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Fig. 5-7 Confirm the Encoder Movement Distance
4) The Screen prompts window for inputting encoder name as shown in Fig. 5-8, The user can input
a user-defined encoder name and press OK key in the virtual keyboard to complete inputting the
encoder name.
Fig. 5-8 Input Encoder Name
5) Adding encoder is completed as shown in Fig. 5-9. The properties of the added encoder are
shown in the right side of the screen including precision (mm) of the encoder, calibration distance
and calibration count.
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Fig. 5-9 Complete Adding Encoder
5.2.2 Rename Encoder
Users may select an encoder on the touch screen and select Rename key to pop out the virtual
keyboard. Input the new encoder name. The system default encoder name cannot be changed.
5.2.3 Delete Encoder
Users may select an encoder on the touch screen and select Delete key to delete the selected
encoder model. The system default encoder name cannot be deleted.
5.2.4 Calibrate Encoder
Encoder calibration is precise calibration for the existing encoder model. Users may follow the system
wizard for encoder calibration. Select an encoder for calibration on the touch screen and select
Calibrate key to calibrate the selected encoder according to the screen prompts.
The operation of calibrating an encoder is the same as adding an encoder. Refer to 8.2.1 for the
operation. .
5.2.5 Test Encoder
To perform precision test for the current encoder.
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5.3 Probe Management
Fig. 5-10 Probe Management
Users may manage probe parameters through probe management. Users may also create probe info,
edit or delete probe parameters.
5.4 Wedge Management
Fig. 5-11 Wedge Management
Users may manage wedge parameters for the available wedges via wedge management. Users may
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also create wedge info, edit or delete wedge parameters.
5.5 Workpiece Management
The workpiece management screen is as shown in Fig. 5-12. Users may create a new work piece or
edit the created work piece. The user-defined work piece can be recalled in Scan Wizard.
Fig. 5-12 Workpiece Management
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Chapter 6
System Setup
6.1 Screen Brightness
a) Select Setup-> System->Brightness to set up the screen brightness.
b) Screen brightness setup menu is for setting the system screen brightness. Level 1 to 10.
1 is the lowest brightness, and 10 is the highest brightness.
c) Lower screen brightness can ensure a long life of the display screen, and make the
system work longer when the system is charged with the battery. When the system is in
bright environment, brighter screen can improve the visual effect of the screen.
6.2 Touch Screen Calibration
a) Select Setup-> System->ScreenCal to activate touch screen calibration function.
b) After the touch screen calibration function is activated, please calibrate the touch
screen according to the screen prompt.
6.3 License
This function is for activating system optional software.
Operation:
1) Connect the SD card or USB disk to the system, and wait till the system prompt to
identify the storage.
2) Select Setup->System->License, and the system prompts as shown in Fig. 6-1.
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Fig. 6-1 Licensing
3) Select the software function to be activated.
4) Tap “Export activation file”, and this file will be stored in the SD card or USB disk. The
file name can be user defined.
5) Send the exported file to the distributor.
6) Store the license key file acquired from the distributor to the root directory of the SD
card or USB disk.
7) Connect the SD card or USB disk with the system, and wait till the system prompts,
storage identification.
8) Select Setup->System->License, and select “Import license key file”.
9) Select the license key file in the pop-up menu and tap Yes. If the function is activated
successfully, the software function state will be displayed in State.
6.4 Touch Screen Switch
TouchSW is for setting the touch screen operation On or Off. If Off is selected, the touch screen
operation is disabled, at the same time, the information bar at the top left corner of the screen will
display the disabled touch screen operation symbol as shown in Fig. 6-2.
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Fig. 6-2 Touch Screen Operation Disabled
6.5 VGA
1) Select Setup-> System->VGA to turn on/ off VGA video out.
2) If the user connects the system VGA video out port to an external monitor, turn on VGA (with
the VGA enabled symbol displayed at the upper left of the screen), and the system display
screen is outputted to the external monitor.
6.6 Unit/Language Setting
Unit menu is for setting the unit used in system calculation. Language is for setting system display
language.
Operation:
Select Setup->Reference->Unit or Language to set the system displayed unit or language.
6.7 Color Edit
It is for editing the color of system image and line.
Operation:
1) Select Setup->Reference->Color Edit to activate this function, the screen is shown
in Fig. 6-3.
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Fig. 6-3 Color Edit
2) Tap the item to modify color, select a suitable color, and then tap Ok to make the
setting take effect.
6.8 User-defined Key Setting
The user-defined keys A1and A2 can be set up as AutoGain, Storage or PeakEvo. function..
6.9 DateTime Setting
It is for setting system display date and time.
Select Setup->Information->DateTime to set up the date and time.
6.10 Network
It is for setting the system network port. Select Setup->Info->Network to activate this function, the
screen is shown as Fig. 6-4, and the description of each part is shown in Table 6-1. After the setting is
finished, tap Ok to make the setting take effect.
6-4
Fig. 6-4 Network Setup
Table 6-1 Network Setup Description
Name Function Description
Network adapters Set up the network adapter used by the system. The system default is eth0.
Use static IP Select static or dynamic IP address.
IP Address In static IP mode, set up system IP address.
Subnet mask In static IP mode, set up system subnet mask.
Default gateway In static IP mode, set up system default gateway.
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Chapter 7
Operator Training and System Maintenance
7.1 Operator Training
To ensure a safe and proper operation, the operator shall receive appropriate training on ultrasound
testing, especially training on phased-array ultrasound testing, and read this Operation Manual 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.
7.2 System Maintenance
Please use the factory configured accessories and options, such as probe cable and 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 may 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 cleaned with solvent.
7.3 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.
In case any failure is found in the system, please shut off the system and take out the battery. Contact
SIUI service representative whenever it is necessary to repair or re-calibrate the system. The contact
information is listed in the Preface of the Operation Manual. The warranty does not cover any
unauthorized repair or disassembly.
Under the following situations, the safe operation of the system is not ensured:
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a) The system is obviously damaged (with abnormal display or internal noise).
b) The system is stored in adverse environment for a long time (eg. abnormal temperature
or high humidity, or erosive condition).
c) Severe fall-down or pressure during transportation. Before transportation, the system
shall be packed to meet the requirements of shockproof, waterproof and humidity-proof.
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Chapter 8
Common Failures and Troubleshooting
8.1 Software Update
【Note】: During the update, interruption of power supply is forbidden. It is suggested to power the
system with the adapter in software update.
The operation steps for software update are as follow:
1) Copy the software update package to the root directory of the SD card.
2) In system power-off state, connect the SD card to the system SD card port.
3) Turn on the system, and the system updates automatically. No user intervention is
required. The system will automatically shut down when update is finished.
4) After system auto shutdown, remove the SD card from the system, and the system
update is completed.
Tip: After the update is finished, the update package in the SD card should be deleted if the SD card
will be used for data storage; otherwise when the SD card is connected to the system, the auto
update runs upon next system power-on.
8.2 Cannot Power on the System
a) If the power supply is from the battery, press Power and the system has no response:
1) Replace with a full-charge battery if the capacity is low.
2) Remove the battery from the system, and wait for about 10 seconds before installing the
battery again in the system. Try to turn on the system.
3) Remove the battery from the system, and try to use the adapter for power supply.
b) If the power supply is from the adapter, press Power and the system has no response:
1) Check if the system is installed with battery. If yes, remove the battery, and use the
adapter for power supply separately. Try to turn on the system.
2) Check if the adapter plug is connected to the system, or comes loose.

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3) Check if the adapter indicator shows the system works properly.
4) Disconnect the adapter from the main unit. Wait for about 10 seconds before
reconnecting the adapter to the system. Try to turn on the system.
5) If the battery is not used on the system, try to use the system with a full-charge battery
and turn on the system.
c) The system can be turned on, but cannot enter the application properly.
1) Turn off the system, and disconnect all the peripherals connected to the system,
including USB device, crawler and network cable. Try to turn on the system.
2) If step 1) does not work, try to update the system with the update package. See 8.1
Software Update.
d) If the failure still exists after trying the solution above, please contact the distributor or SIUI.
8.3 Cannot Power off the System
If normal shutdown cannot power off the system, long press Power for about 10 seconds to force the
system off, or unplug the adapter and/ or remove the battery to cut off power supply. Restart the
system to see whether it is in normal operation. If not, try to contact the distributor or SIUI for service
as soon as possible.
8.4 Cannot Identify the SD Card or USB Disk
a) RE-plug the SD card or USB disk.
b) Unplug the SD card or USB disk, restart the system and plug in the SD card or USB disk
again.
c) Try to use another storage device.
8.5 Cannot Charge the Battery
a) Check if the adapter AC power input plug is connected properly or comes loose.
b) Check if the adapter indicates normal operation. If the adapter works normally, and the
8-2
indicator is green.
If the failure still exists after trying the solution above, please contact the distributor or SIUI.
8.6 Cannot Auto Identify the Phased Array Probe
a) Check if the phased array probe is manufactured by SIUI. The system can only automatically
identify the phased array probe made by SIUI.
b) Check if the phased array probe is connected to the system properly. See 4.10 Phased Array
Probes for the connecting method between the phased array probe and the system.
8.7 No Image in Phased Array Mode
a) Check if the system correctly identifies the phased array probe model. Correctly identified
probe model will be shown in the information bar at the top of the screen.
b) Check if the connected phased array probe matches the current scan mode. Select
Setup->System->Default, and the system will set the default parameter according to the
connected probe.
c) Select Scan->Calculate to recalculate the parameters.
d) Restart the system.
8.8 Attentions for Phased Array Scan Setup
a） Usually select LWave as the waveform for linear scan.
b） Select the waveform for sector scan subject to the probe and the wedge in use. If no
wedge is used, select LWave. If a wedge is used, and the wedge angle exceeds the first
critical angle, select TWave, otherwise select LWave.
c） If the wedge with an angle bigger than the first critical angle is configured, the start angle
and the end angle for sector scan shall fall in the range specified by the wedge.
d） Wedge parameter of the phased array probe are described based on common steel work
pieces. If other materials are tested, the types listed may not apply.
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Appendix A
System Technical Specifications
General Technical Specifications
Display Screen 8.4’’ high brightness TFT LCD, 800×600 pixels
Panel Character graphics panel
Operation Method Keys, knobs, the touch screen
Language English/ Russian
Unit mm/ inch
Battery Type Smart Lithium-ion Battery
Battery Capacity 7.5Ah
Battery Voltage 11.1V
Battery Quantity 1 pc
Battery Operation Time ≥4 hours
Adapter Input AC 100V~240V, 50Hz/60Hz
Adapter Output DC 15V

Adapter Power 70W
System Power 26VA
Data Storage Standard SD Card (16GB)
USB Connector 2 pcs
Ethernet Connector 1 pc
Video Out 1 pc (VGA)

Encoder Connector 1 pc (14-core)
Alarm Connector --
WIFI Build-in
A-1
Operation Temperature -10℃～45℃
Storage Temperature -20℃~60℃
IP Rating IP65
Conventional UT Mode
Imaging mode A scan
No. of Channel 1
Probe connector LEMO 00
No. of probe connector 2 pcs
Max. supporting elements 2 pcs
Pulse type Negative square
Pulse voltage 50V~500V, min. step 1V
Pulse width 30～1000ns, step 10ns
PRF 20～2000Hz adjustable, step 20Hz
Damping 25/75/200/1000Ω, 4 levels
Gain 0~110dB, step: 0.5/2/6/12 dB
Fine gain -5～+5dB
Surface compensation 0~12dB
Bandwidth 0.5MHz~20MHz
Filter 10 levels
Rectification Positive/ Negative/ Full/ RF
Reject 0%~80%, step 1%
Range 0-15000mm, min. display range is 5mm.
Material Velocity 500-15000m/s, min. step:1m/s
Display Delay 0-1000mm, min. step: 0.01mm
Probe Delay 0-200μs, min. step: 0.01μs
Probe Flank 0-100mm, step: 0.01mm
Wizard auto calibration, angle calibration, DAC, AVG
Test Point Peak/ Flank/ JFlank
Three gates: to measure amplitude, amplitude dB difference,
Measurement
sound path, horizontal distance, vertical distance
Gate Start: Full range
Gate Gate Width: Full range
Gate Thresh: 10-90%, step: 1%
A-2
Conventional UT Mode
DAC （Curve/ Line）: Max. 6 (JB/T4730/GB11345 compliant)
Curve Function
AVG (including triple near field)
Coordinates switch (sound path/depth/horizontal), auto gain
(40~100%, step:10%), Sec.WaveColor, WaveComp., gate

Auxiliary Function
magnify, WaveFill
Auto freeze (Gate: A, B, A and B, A or B)
Audible and visual Alarm: WaveIn/ WaveLost (positive/

Alarm
negative)
Detection sensitivity
≥60dB（P2.5-20 probe）
surplus
Time Base Linearity ≤0.5%
Vertical Linearity ≤3%
Amplitude Linearity ≤±2%
Attenuator Precision 20dB±1dB
Dynamic Range ≥32dB (tested to JB/T 10061 standard)
Far field resolution ≥26dB
Equivalent Input Noise ＜40×10-9 V/ Hz
TOFD Mode
No. of Channel 1
Probe Connector LEMO 00
No. of probe connector 2 pcs
Max. Supporting
2
Elements
Pulse type Negative square
Pulse Voltage 50V~500V, min. step 1V
Pulse Width 30-1000ns, step:10ns
PRF 20-2000Hz, step: 20Hz
A-3
TOFD Mode
Damping 25/75/200/1000Ω, 4 levels
Bandwidth 0.5-20MHz
Rectification RF
Filter 6 levels
Line Average 4 levels, 1/2/4/8
Wizard TOFD
Trigger Mode Encoder
Single Scan Length ≥90m (16GB memory card, 0.5mm encoder precision)
Range 0-15000mm, min. step:0.1mm
Probe Delay 0-200μs, min. step: 0.01μs
Probe Flank 0-100mm, min. step: 0.01mm
Defect height and length measurement
LW/BW reflection wave straightening
LW/BW reflection wave removal

Data Analysis
Image contrast adjustment
Image gain adjustment
Image zoom
Phased Array
No. of Channel 16
Probe Connector Tyco
No. of probe connector 1 pc
Max. Supporting
64
Elements
Pulse Type Bi-polar square
Pulse Voltage 10-110V, min step 2V
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Phased Array
Pulse Frequency 2-10MHz, step 0.5MHz
Pulse Energy 4 levels
PRF 100Hz-20KHz, step:100Hz
Pulser Delay 0-20μs, resolution 5ns
Pulser Focusing Single point focusing
Bandwidth 0.7-20MHz
Gain 0-80dB, step:0.1/0.5/2/6/12dB
Receiver Delay 0-20μs, resolution 2.5ns
Receiver Focusing Max. 1008 foci per scan line
Rectification Positive/ Negative/ Full/ Filter
Filter 6 levels
Scan Type A/S/L/C/D
Scan wizard, Velocity/ Delay/ Sensitivity/ TCG calibration

Wizard
wizard
Trigger Mode Time-based/ Encoder
Single Scan Length ≥3m (16GB memory card, 0.5mm encoder precision)
Scan Line Number Max.512 lines
Scan Angle Range -89°~+89°, step 1°
Angle Spacing 0.1°-5°, step 0.1°
Focus Position 6-500mm, step1mm
Range 0-1000mm, min. step: 0.01mm
Auto Calibration Velocity, Delay, Sensitivity, TCG, Horizontal Zero
Test Point Peak/ Flank/ J Flank
A-5
Phased Array
Three gates: to measure echo amplitude, sound path,
horizontal distance, vertical distance.

Measurement
Two measurement cursors: to measure horizontal & vertical
position and distance between cursors on the image.
Gate Start: Full range
Gate Gate Width: Full range
Gate Thresh: 10-90%, step: 1%
Curve Function TCG: Max. 6 curves
Auxiliary Function Auto gain
Audible and visual Alarm: WaveIn/ WaveLost (positive/

Alarm
negative)
Display Measure Value 8 positions, user-defined
Data Analysis Image mode switch, image gate dynamic reconstruction
Group Scan: max. 6 groups
Optional Function PA+TOFD display in the same screen (optional TOFD
function required)
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Main features of the SyncScan ultrasonic flaw detector:

a) 8.4 inch high brightness LCD monitor, visible under sunshine.

b) Touch screen operation with easy-understanding and intuitive interface.

port, to support powerful and flexible functions.

be different from your software version.

features. If you have any questions, please contact the distributor.

Shantou Institute of Ultrasonic Instruments Co., Ltd. (SIUI)

Add: 77 Jinsha Road, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China

Tel: 86-754-88250150 Fax: 86-754-88251499

methods described in the Operation Manual.

f) Avoid colliding any hard object against the display screen.

g) Do not use a damaged or worn-out power cable.

Fig. 1-1 Front View

See Table 1-1 for functions of each part in Fig. 1-1.

Table 1-1 Parts of system front

No. Name Function Description

1. Logo SIUI brand

2. Model System model

3. Indicator Alarm indicator

4. Key Function key

5. Knob Function knob

6. Key Power key

7. Indicator Power /charger indicator

8. Monitor Display monitor (with touch screen function)

See Table 1-2 for functions of each part in Fig. 1-2.

Table 1-2 Parts at System Top

No. Name Function Description

1. Encoder In/Out Port 14-core encoder in/out port

2. Conventional ultrasound probe Probe connector for Conventional ultrasound

3. Conventional ultrasound probe Probe connector for Conventional ultrasound

connector Channel 2 (reserved, unavailable)

4. Conventional ultrasound probe Probe connector for Conventional ultrasound

connector Channel 3 (reserved, unavailable)

5. Conventional ultrasound probe Probe connector for Conventional ultrasound

connector Channel 4 (reserved, unavailable)

Fig. 1-3 Side View

Table 1-3 Parts on the side of the system

No. Name Function Description

1. Ethernet and USB port Ethernet and USB communication port

2. SD card port Standard SD card socket

3. Battery Compartment System battery compartment

4. Video Out Port VGA video out port

5. DC Power In Port System DC power in port

6. Phased array probe connector Ultrasound phased array probe connector

7. Locking mechanism Locking mechanism for ultrasound phased array

For the key function description, please see Table 1-4.

Table 1-4 Key Function Description

Key Name Function Description

Key Mode key Mode. To switch imaging mode.

Freeze key Freeze. To freeze the displayed image on the screen

Key User-defined keys A1, A2. To run user-defined functions.

Key Power key Power. To power on/ off the system.

1.3 Power Supply

1.3.1 Battery Installation and Removal

Fig. 1-4 Battery Installation and Removal

displays the current status of the battery.

in use for a long time.

1.3.3 Charging the Battery

1） Install the battery in the system properly.

below) will be green, which means the system is working normally.

powered on, the recharge time might be longer.

1.3.4 Battery Maintenance and Safety