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Page 1: GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies Ultrasonic DM5E · This operating manual provides instruction in the basic setup and operation of the thickness gauge. There are, however, additional

GESensing & Ultrasonic

P/N 1259551 Rev. 1February 2009

DM5Operatin

Inspection Technologies

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©2009 General Electric Company. All rights reserved.Technical content subject to change without notice.

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Chapter

1.1 Supp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.2 Powe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.3 Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.3.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51.4 Cont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Chapter

2.1 Keyp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72.2 Inter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92.3 Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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1. General Information

lying Power to the DM5E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ring the Instrument ON and OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Features of the DM5E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DM5E Corrosion Thickness Measurement Base Instrument . . . . . . . .

ents of this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2. Understanding the Keypad, Menu System & Displays

ad Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .preting the Display Screens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ing with the Configuration Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3.1 Conn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183.2 Conf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

3.2.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233.2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243.2.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

3.3 Instr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263.4 Setti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303.5 B-SC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313.6 Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Chapter

4.1 Selec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364.2 Norm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394.3 Min . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404.4 Diffe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414.5 B-SC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424.6 Dual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

3. Setting Up the DM5E

ecting a Probe and Loading a Setup File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iguring the Instrument. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting the Instrument Gain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Setting the Update Rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Specifying the Nominal Thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ument Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ng the Maximum and Minimum Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AN Display Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ing and Unlocking Instrument the Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4. Measuring Thickness

ting the Displayed View Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .al Measurement View Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Scan and Max Scan Measurement View Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .rential/Rate-of-Reduction Measurement View Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AN Measurement View Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Multi Measurement View Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Chapter

5.1 Crea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465.2 Reca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

5.2.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 495.2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

5.3 Reco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 505.3.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 515.3.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Chapter

6.1 Conn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Chapter

7.1 Instr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 567.2 Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 607.3 DM5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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5. Using the Optional Data Recorder

ting a New Data Recorder File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lling and Erasing Stored Data Recorder Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Recalling a Data Recorder File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Erasing a Data Recorder File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

rding Thickness Measurements in Data Recorder Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Storing Minimum of B-Scan in Data Recorder Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Navigating Through Data Recorder Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6. I/O Features

ecting the DM5E to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7. Specifications

ument Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recorder Option Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E Probe/Transducer Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8.1 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 638.2 Prop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 638.3 Batte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Appendi

A.1 Rese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66A.2 Firm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67A.3 Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69A.4 EMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70A.5 Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Appendi

B.1 Wast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74B.2 Batte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

B.2.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75B.2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

8. Maintenance

of the instrument. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .er Cable Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

x A. Supplemental Information

tting the Operating Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ware Updates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Site Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ufacturing & Customer Service Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

x B. Environmental Compliance

e Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive . . . . . . . . . . . .ry Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

What do the Markings Mean? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Risks and Your Role in Reducing Them . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Importa

The follo ng & Inspection Technologies ultrasonic thickness gauge. Failure to r other test results. Decisions based on erroneous results can, in tu

Genera

Proper us

• Selec

• Know

• Traini

This oper thickness gauge. There are, however, additional factors which aff hese additional factors is beyond the scope of this manual. The opera e detailed information.

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nt Notice

wing information must be read and understood by any user of a GE Sensi follow these instructions can lead to errors in thickness measurements orn, lead to property damage, personal injury or death.

l Warnings

e of ultrasonic test equipment requires three essential elements:

tion of the correct test equipment

ledge of the specific “test application requirements”

ng on the part of the instrument operator

ating manual provides instruction in the basic setup and operation of theect the use of ultrasonic test equipment. Specific information regarding ttor should refer to textbooks on the subject of ultrasonic testing for mor

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Operat

Operators Operators must be trained in general ultrasonic testing procedure rs must understand:

• Sound

• Effect

• Behav

• Areas

More spe test specifications is available from various technical societies,

or Training

must receive adequate training before using ultrasonic test equipment. s and in the setup and performance required by a particular test. Operato

wave propagation theory

s of the velocity of sound of the test material

ior of the sound wave where two different materials are in contact

covered by the sound beam

cific information about operator training, qualification, certification, and industry groups, and government agencies.

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Testing

In ultraso nd beam. Operators must exercise great caution in making inference le, when testing large materials it may be impossible or impractic

When a l own the specific areas to inspect. Inferences about the condition nly be attempted by personnel fully trained in applicable statistical corrosion, in which conditions can vary significantly in any given rs.

Sound be eometry and overlapped flaws or overlapped surfaces, thickness ack wall of the material. Operators must take steps to ensure th

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Limitations

nic testing, information is obtained only from within the limits of the sous about the test material outside the limits of the sound beam. For exampal to inspect the entire test piece.

ess-than-complete inspection is to be performed, the operator must be sh of areas not inspected, based on data from the evaluated areas, should o and probability techniques. In particular, materials subject to erosion or area, should only be evaluated by fully trained and experienced operato

ams reflect from the first interior surface encountered. Because of part g gauges may measure the distance to an internal flaw rather than to the bat the entire thickness of the test material is being examined.

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Ultraso res

The follo ickness gauges in order to minimize errors in test results.

1. Calib

The princ measures the time of flight of an ultrasonic pulse through the test p ickness measuring error is minimized by ensuring that the sound vel aterial being tested. Actual sound velocities in materials often vary st results are obtained if the instrument is calibrated on a velocity r should be flat and smooth and as thick as the maximum thickness

Operators material being tested; heat treating, for example, can cause sig ting the accuracy of the thickness provided by this instrumen ation should be checked after testing, to minimize testing errors.

2. Prob

Before pe t be performed first. If the zero procedure is not performed or if it is

nic Thickness Measurement Critical Operating Procedu

wing operating procedures must be observed by all users of ultrasonic th

ration of Sound Velocity

iple of operation of an ultrasonic thickness gauge is that the instrument iece and multiplies this time by the velocity of sound in the material. Thocity to which the instrument is calibrated is the sound velocity of the m significantly from the values found in published tables. In all cases, be

eference block made from the same material as the test piece; this block of the test piece.

should also be aware that the sound velocity may not be constant in thenificant changes in sound velocity. This must be considered when evaluat. Instruments should always be calibrated before testing, and the calibr

e Zero Procedure

rforming calibration with a contact probe, the probe zero procedure musperformed improperly, inaccurate thickness readings will result.

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Ultraso res (cont.)

3. Effec

Temperat y lines and, therefore, calibrations. All calibrations should be perfor e, to minimize errors due to temperature variations.

4. Tran

The trans r of the front surface. Badly worn transducers will have a reduced e lude the complete range of thicknesses to be tested. The temperatu re range.

5. Use

Operators st be developed so that couplant is used and applied in a consisten test results. Calibration and actual testing should be performe nt and applying consistent pressure on the transducer.

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nic Thickness Measurement Critical Operating Procedu

ts of Temperature on Calibration

ure variations change the sound velocity of materials and transducer delamed on-site and with test blocks at the same temperature as the test piec

sducer Selection

ducer used in testing must be in good condition, without noticeable weaffective measuring range. The specified range of the transducer must incre of the material to be tested must be within the transducer's temperatu

of Couplants

must be familiar with the use of ultrasonic couplants. Testing skills mut manner to minimize variations in couplant layer thickness and errors ind under similar coupling conditions, using a minimum amount of coupla

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Ultraso res (cont.)

6. Dou

Ultrasoni are twice (or in some cases, three times) the actual material t can occur below the minimum specified range of the transduce s greater than the minimum of the specified range.

When usi specified range of the transducer may be a “doubled” reading, a se of other methods. If the transducer shows any sign of wear, dou y produce a readable signal. The instrument reading and apparent greater than twice the minimum of the specified range. This thick bination on reference blocks that represent the complete range of p rly important when a test piece is being ultrasonically measured t specimen is unknown.

nic Thickness Measurement Critical Operating Procedu

bling

c thickness gauges will, under certain conditions, display readings whichhickness being measured. This effect, commonly known as “doubling,” r. If the transducer being used is worn, doubling is possible at a thicknes

ng a new transducer, any reading which is less than twice the minimum nd the thickness of the material being tested should be verified by the ubling may occur at a second echo, or other echo signal combinations mathickness are up to about twice the actual value, resulting in a thickness ness should be determined by calibrating the instrument/transducer comossible thicknesses that may be encountered in testing. This is particula for the first time or in any case where the history of thickness of the tes

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Safety I

IMPORTA cal applications or other purposes is not allowed. The

IMPORTA eded. You should only use the products recommended by y recommended.

IMPORTA one in compliance with all applicable regulations. See

Softwa

Accordin rors. Before using any software-controlled test equipment, please ma bination.

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nformation

NT: The DM5E is an instrument for materials testing. Any use for mediDM5E may only be used in industrial environments.

NT: For battery operation of the DM5E, two “AA” size batteries are neus for battery operation. Use of well-known battery brands is highl

NT: Disposal of all components of the DM5E and its batteries must be dAppendix B, Environmetal Compliance, for detailed information.

re

g to the current state of the art, software is never completely free from erke sure that the required functions operate perfectly in the intended com

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Defects

If you ha ble, you must disconnect the instrument and secure it against un

Safe oper

• The in

• The in

• The in ons such as exceptional temperatures and/or especially high a

• The in

Service

Every eff ld service become necessary, GE Sensing & Inspection Technolo he location of the nearest facility, see the back cover of this manu

/Errors and Exceptional Stresses

ve reason to believe that safe operation of your DM5E is no longer possiintentional reconnection. Remove the batteries if necessary.

ation is no longer possible if conditions such as the following exist:

strument shows visible damages

strument no longer operates perfectly

strument has been subjected to prolonged storage under adverse conditiir humidity, or corrosive environmental conditions

strument has been subjected to heavy stresses during transportation

ort has been made to provide you with a reliable product. However, shougies, has established a number of Factory Trained Service Centers. For tal.

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Chapt

The DM5 ent is available in three versions:

• DM5E

• DM5E

• DM5E

This chap ins the keypad functions and display-menu contents. Closely r e of the more detailed information found in subsequent chapters o

1.1 Su

The instru ately 100 hours of service life. To install the batteries, remove th

IMPORTA

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er 1. General Information

E is an ultrasonic corrosion thickness measurement device. The instrum

Basic

with Dual Multi functionality

DL with Dual Multi and Data Recorder

ter introduces the key features of the DM5E, and the next chapter explaeviewing the material in these two chapters will help you make better usf this manual.

pplying Power to the DM5E

ment is powered by two “AA” size batteries, providing up to approxime battery-compartment cover as shown in Figure 1 on page 2.

NT: You cannot charge or power the DM5E through its USB port.

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1.1 Su

with battery cover removed)

R

I/O Device Connection(mini USB)

Probe Cable Connection

Install 2in comp

. General Information

pplying Power to the DM5E (cont.)

Figure 1: DM5E Connections and Batteries (shown

ear of Instrument

“AA” batteriesartment as shown

Top of Instrument

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1.1 Su

When the symbol , replace the batteries as soon as possible. The DM5E au tion. However, your settings are saved and restored when the instru spare batteries.

1.2 Po

Power the y activates. Press and hold while the instrument is ON to tur

1.3 Ke

• Large

• Alarm

• Stand

• Suppo

• Alpha

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pplying Power to the DM5E (cont.)

battery indicator is in the last quarter, as indicated by the display-screentomatically shuts OFF when the batteries are too weak for reliable operament is turned ON again. When testing in remote locations, always carry

wering the Instrument ON and OFF

instrument ON by pressing and holding until the instrument displan it OFF.

y Features of the DM5E

hollow/filled thickness digits

bar graph

ard and custom parameter setups

rts new set of DA5xx probes

numeric naming of data files (DM5E DL)

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1.3 Ke

• Locko

• Large

• Impor

• Appro

• Easy-

• Multi

• User-

• Norm easurement modes are standard

• Timed

• Optio

• Optio ts in data recorder file

• Field

• Comp

. General Information

y Features of the DM5E (cont.)

ut feature with password access

LCD display with backlight and adjustable contrast

ting of data recorder files directly into Microsoft Excel (DM5E DL)

ximately 100 hours of operation with 2 “AA alkaline batteries

to-use, single-level menu system

ple display screen languages

selectable measurement resolution to 0.001 inch (0.01 mm)

al (thickness), MinScan, MaxScan, and Differential/Rate of Reduction M

B-Scan

nal Dual Multi function (DM5E and DM5E DL)

nal data recorder (DM5E DL) stores up to 50,000 thickness measuremen

upgrades available

atible with UltraMATE© and UltraMATE LITE© software programs

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• 2 “AA

• Plasti

• Coup

• Upgra

• Opera

• Opera

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M5E Corrosion Thickness Measurement Base Instrume

Contents of the DM5E Base Instrument instrument

” batteries

c carrying case

lant sample

de Utility Program on CD-ROM (requires mini-USB to PC cable)

ting manual in CD-ROM

ting instruction card

icate of conformity

mini-USB to PC cable is only included with the DM5EDL version. This 5E Basic or DM5E version.

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• DM5E

• DM5E

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This DM ll chapters apply to all instrument versions, except for two functions

• Data version

• Dual to the DM5E DL

Note: An

. General Information

Instrument Versions Basic

with Dual Multi functionality

DL with Dual Multi and Data Recorder

ntents of this Manual

5E Operating Manual is divided into eight chapters and one appendix. A:

Recorder, which is described in Chapter 5, applies only to the DM5E DL

Multi mode applies only to the DM5E with Dual Multi functionality and

y DM5E can be retrofitted to incorporate the above functions.

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Chapt & Displays

The DM5 use. In this chapter, you'll find a brief explanation of all display an more detailed information is available.

Note: Th ures installed and the operational settings selected. The di nstrument configurations.

2.1 Ke

The instru ction keys. The key functions, as illustrated in Figure 2 on page 8, ar

• Arrow een navigation.

• Funct irectly above the key.

• Cal/O n selections. Press and hold to power the instrumentON an

• Mode play modes that are installed.

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E's display, keypad, and functional commands are easy to interpret and d keypad features. You'll also find references to manual sections where

e DM5E's display screen contents varies depending on the optional featsplay screens shown in this chapter are typical of those found in all the i

ypad Features

ment's keypad includes a combination of dedicated keys and virtual fune as follows:

Keys - Use to adjust the value of the selected parameter and for on-scr

ion Keys - Use to activate any functional control shown in the display d

n Key - Press once to launch the calibration process or to make on screed OFF.

Key - Press to activate the standard display modes and any optional dis

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Functions

S

Sele

Thickn

Press to activate the functional control(when present) above the key.

Press to launch the calibration processor make on-screen selections. Press andhold to power the instrument ON or OFF.

Press to adjust the value of the selectedparameter and for on-screen navigation.

Press to activate standard display modes(shown here) and the optional displaymodes (if installed). Optional display modesinclude Data Recorder Contents.

. Understanding the Keypad, Menu System & Displays

ypad Features (cont.)

Figure 2: DM5E Keypad and Key

elect a probe setup

ct, adjust and confirmoperating settings

ess measurement display

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This secti :

• Meas icons, displays data recorder location and file name (when this o ntative display screens. The display's appearance varies based . Additional measurement view modes are available when the D

• Probe nstrument setup, each of which is matched to a specific probe

• File D data recorder files. This feature is only available when the data r n installed and activated, the data recorder option allows users gh file contents.

• Confi screen. The controls listed on the configuration display screen contents of the Configuration display depends on the instru

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erpreting the Display Screens

on describes the layout of the DM5E's primary display modes including

urement Display Mode - Indicates measured thickness, contains status ption is installed and activated). Figure 3 on page 10 shows four represe on the installed instrument options as well as instrument display settingsual Multi or Data Recorder options are installed.

Setup Display Mode - Allows the user to select a standard preloaded i model (see Figure 4 on page 11).

isplay Mode - Allows the user to create and store thickness readings in ecorder option is installed and activated (see Figure 5 on page 12). Wheto create data recorder files, store thickness readings, and navigate throu

guration Display Mode - Instrument controls are accessed through this vary depending on the installed options (see Figure 6 on page 13). The

ment's installed-option configuration.

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. Understanding the Keypad, Menu System & Displays

terpreting the Display Screens (cont.)

Figure 3: Measurement Displa

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terpreting the Display Screens (cont.)

Figure 4: Probe Setup Displa

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. Understanding the Keypad, Menu System & Displays

terpreting the Display Screens (cont.)

Figure 5: File Display Mo

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terpreting the Display Screens (cont.)

Figure 6: Configuration Displa

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By repeat n adjust the following DM5E settings:

• VIEW tion 4.1 on page 36 to select the view to be displayed.

• DATA arameter to ON activates the file recording capability and the da

• MINIM .4 on page 30).

• MAXI 3.4 on page 30).

• UNITS .2 on page 21).

• NOM calculate and the differential and rate of reduction measu n 3.2.3 on page 25).

• RESO ss measurement that is displayed and stored in a Data Recor

• UPDA e Section 3.2.2 on page 24).

. Understanding the Keypad, Menu System & Displays

orking with the Configuration Display

edly pressing , you can access the Configuration display and you ca

MODE - In base-model units this parameter offers five settings. See Sec

RECORDER - When the optional data recorder is installed, setting this pta recorder file display.

UM ALARM - Enables and sets the minimum alarm value (see Section 3

MUM ALARM - Enables and sets the maximum alarm value (see Section

- Sets the units of measurement to inches or millimeters (see Section 3

INAL THICKNESS - Sets the nominal thickness value that is then used to rement values when selected by the VIEW MODE parameter (see Sectio

LUTION - Controls the format (number of decimal places) of the thickneder file.

TE RATE - Sets the rate at which the measurement reading is updated (se

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• BACK O switches backlighting ON whenever a key is pressed or the pr

• CONT ay contrast level.

• LANG 1).

• BSCA is processing (see Section 3.2.1 on page 23).

• BSCA is processing (see Section 3.2.1 on page 23).

• DUAL ual Multi option is allowed (see Section 3.2 on page 21).

• READ be is uncoupled in measurement mode (see Section 3.2 on page

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orking with the Configuration Display (cont.)

LIGHT - Turns the display backlight feature to ON, OFF, or AUTO (AUTobe is connected).

RAST - Select this control and then press or to adjust the displ

UAGE - Sets the instrument display language (see Section 3.2 on page 2

N MINIMUM - Sets the minimum value that can be drawn when BSCAN

N MAXIMUM - Sets the maximum value that can be drawn when BSCAN

MULTI - Used to switch between Dual Multi and IP test modes, when D

ING HOLD - Can be set to hold the last measurement value when the pro21).

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• TIME

• DATE

• GAIN T) (see Section 3.2.1 on page 23).

• RADIX ction 3.2 on page 21).

• AUTO y powering the instrument OFF if no key presses or

measu ument is only powered OFF when is pressed and held.

. Understanding the Keypad, Menu System & Displays

orking with the Configuration Display (cont.)

- Used to set the current time (see Section 3.2 on page 21).

- Used to set the current date (see Section 3.2 on page 21).

- Used to select a different level of gain (LOW/HIGH/AUTO/DEFAUL

- Selects a period (.) or comma (,) to be used as a decimal point (see Se

POWER DOWN - When set to ON, this control conserves battery life b

rements occur for the set number of minutes. When set to OFF, the instr

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Chapt

Prior to m explains the steps that must be taken prior to measurem urement mode match the desired configuration. The steps described y incorporate the Dual Multi or Data Recorder options.

Most fun ased on the Setup file selected by the user. Each instrumen robe is the first step in setting up the instrument.

In prepar

• Instal n 3.1 on page 18).

• Set up

• Set th

• Calib

• Set m

• Lock

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easuring thickness, the instrument must be properly setup. This chapterent, to ensure that the display appearance, ultrasonic settings, and meas

in this chapter apply to all instruments, regardless of whether or not the

damental instrument parameters are automatically set to a default value bt is supplied with standard Setup files, and naming these to match the p

ation for measuring thickness, this chapter explains how to:

l a probe and configure the instrument by loading a Setup file (see Sectio

the instrument display appearance (see Section 3.2 on page 21).

e instrument's Gain and Update Rate (see Section 3.2 on page 21).

rate the instrument/probe combination (see Section 3.3 on page 26).

aximum and minimum alarm values (see Section 3.4 on page 30).

and unlock the instrument controls (see Section 3.6 on page 32).

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Prior to m re 7 below) and select a Setup file that is compatible with the probe

ment

robe Cableonnection

. Setting Up the DM5E

nnecting a Probe and Loading a Setup File

easuring thickness, you must connect a probe to the instrument (see Figu.

Figure 7: Top View of Instru

PC

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After a pr obe Setup display, which is shown in Figure 8 below, allows th

File

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nnecting a Probe and Loading a Setup File (cont.)

obe is connected, press to activate the Probe Setup display. The Pre user to select one of the standard Setup files.

Figure 8: Selecting a Setup

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The follo is activated:

• View

• Gain

• Measu

• Meas

• Nomi

• Minim

• Maxim

. Setting Up the DM5E

nnecting a Probe and Loading a Setup File (cont.)

wing instrument settings are automatically adjusted when the Setup file

Mode

red Value display resolution

urement Mode

nal Thickness - when Differential, %RR mode are selected

um Alarm Setting

um Alarm Setting

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Before us ed at the Configuration display (see Figure 9) as follows:

1. PressConf

2. Press

3. Afterprog

4. Press

5. Repe

Afterretur

Figure 9: The Configuration Menu

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nfiguring the Instrument

ing the DM5E, the parameters listed on the next page must be programm

as many times as necessary to access the iguration display.

or to select the desired parameter to modify.

the desired parameter is highlighted, press to ram that parameter.

or to adjust the parameter value, then press

to confirm the new setting.

at steps 2-4 until all remaining parameters have been set.

all of the settings have been configured, press to n to the measurement display.

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Using the meters:

• Langu

• Units

• Resolthickn

• Upda4 or 8

• Radixpoint

• Dual

• Readi

• Time

• Date -

N MINIMUM - BSCAN display of minimum value

N MAXIMUM - BSCAN display of maximum value

Power Down - Select ON and then choose the desired time omatically turn the instrument OFF 5/10/15/30 minutes he last key press (no data will be lost) or select OFF to the instrument to remain ON until manually powered

ast - Adjusts display contrast

ight - Adjusts the display backlighting. A setting of ON ses battery usage, a setting of AUTO causes the

ighting to illuminate and remain on for five seconds after ey press.

. Setting Up the DM5E

nfiguring the Instrument (cont.)

procedure described on the previous page, configure the following para

age - Set the language

- Set the units of measurement to inches or millimeters

ution - Sets the number of decimal places to which ess measurements are displayed

te Rate - Update the displayed measurement at a rate of Hz

- Select a period (.) or comma (,) to be used as a decimal

Multi - Select ON or OFF

ng Hold - Select HOLD or BLANK

- Set time in HH:MM format

Set date in Month-Date-Year format

• BSCA

• BSCA

• Auto to autafter tallowOFF.

• Contr

• Backlincreabackleach k

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The instru ucing LOW setting. To select the instrument gain setting:

1. Press

2. Selec

3. Press value and use or to select the cursor position.

4. Press

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Setting the Instrument Gain

ment gain level may set to AUTO, DEFAULT, HIGH, or to a noise-red

.

t the GAIN control.

to activate the control, then use or to adjust the selected

after the adjustment is complete.

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Measurem the measurement update rate:

1. Press

2. Selec

3. Press

4. Press

. Setting Up the DM5E

Setting the Update Rate

ents are updated at a rate of 4 or 8 Hz, as selected by the user. To select

.

t the UPDATE RATE control.

to activate the control, then use or to adjust the setting.

after the adjustment is complete.

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When the two differential values (in the instrument’s units and as a percentag e Section 4.4). To manually input or modify the nominal thickness

1. Press2. Selec

3. Press place value and or to select a different value.

4. Press

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Specifying the Nominal Thickness

VIEW parameter is set to DIFF/RR%, the displayed thickness includese) that represent the variation from user specified nominal thickness (se:

.t the NOM THICKNESS control.

to activate the control, then use or to adjust the selected

after the adjustment is complete.

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Before us ed using one or more standards of known thickness. It is importan hing the calibration process. Then, the user can select either 1pt he calibration, follow the instructions on your instrument's display sc t mode) or Figure 12 on page 29 (Auto mode).

Note: Pr he instrument should be calibrated if there is a change in th s changed, after performing any parameter adjustment, or at

. Setting Up the DM5E

trument Calibration

ing the DM5E, the instrument and the connected probe must be calibratt that the Setup file corresponding to the probe be selected prior to launc, 2pt, or AUTO calibration mode in the LOCKOUT menu. To complete treen and in Figure 10 on page 27 (1pt mode), Figure 11 on page 28 (2p

oper calibration is essential for accurate operation of the instrument. Te type or temperature of the material being tested, if the attached probe i intervals specified in your test procedures.

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strument Calibration (cont.)

Figure 10: Instrument Calibration Proc

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edure (2pt Mode)

. Setting Up the DM5E

strument Calibration (cont.)

Figure 11: Instrument Calibration Proc

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strument Calibration (cont.)

Figure 12: Instrument Calibration Proce

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When the alarm setting, the measurement value alternates between solid and ears in B-SCAN mode, the measurement value flashes ON and OFF

To input a

1. Press

2. Press RM.

3. Whe

4. Press press or to adjust the value of the selected

posit ously press or .

5. Press

. Setting Up the DM5E

tting the Maximum and Minimum Alarms

thickness measurement value exceeds either the minimum or maximum hollow font type displays, except in B-SCAN mode. When an alarm appin 1/2 second intervals.

minimum or maximum alarm thickness:

to access the Configuration display (see Figure 9 on page 21).

or to select either MINIMUM ALARM or MAXIMUM ALA

n the desired parameter is highlighted, press to activate it.

or to change the selected position in alarm thickness and then

ion. To switch the alarm setting to OFF from any other value, simultane

after the alarm thickness has been set to the desired value.

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The defau the range according to the target, because setting an appropria the steps below.

Note: If s equal to the range limit.

1. Press

2. Press M.

3. Whe

4. Press press or to adjust the value of the selected

posit ously press or .

5. Press

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SCAN Display Range

lt BSCAN display range is 0-20 inch. We highly recommend adjusting te range will display a clearer scan graph.To adjust the range, complete

the BSCAN value exceeds the preset range, that point will be graphed a

to access the Configuration display (see Figure 9 on page 21).

or to select either BSCAN MINIMUM or BSCAN MAXIMU

n the desired parameter is highlighted, press to activate it.

or to change the selected position in alarm thickness and then

ion. To switch the alarm setting to OFF from any other value, simultane

after the alarm thickness has been set to the desired value.

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The DM5 play, which is only accessible from the measurement screen. F lockout (or enable) some or all of the function keys.

Note: Th re only available with advanced instrument versions. H se key.

In the Loc (CAL/ZERO MODE) by selecting 1pt, 2pt or AUTO. One of the fol

• REMI me from the last thickness calibration. The setting indica

• CAL R the SEND function the number of times indicated by the settin

• CAL P trument is powered ON when the value is set to ON.

. Setting Up the DM5E

cking and Unlocking Instrument the Controls

E allows operators to lockout specific functions by using the lockout disollow the instructions in Figure 13 on page 33 to access this display and

e DATA RECORDER and DUAL MULTI functions are optional and aowever, an upgrade of the basic version is possible by purchasing a licen

kout menu, the operator can set the probe zeroing and calibration mode lowing calibration reminder styles can also be selected:

ND TIME - The calibration reminder is displayed after a preset elapsed tites the preset time value.

EADINGS - The calibration reminder is displayed after the user presses g value.

OWER ON - The calibration reminder is displayed each time that the ins

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cking and Unlocking Instrument the Controls (cont.)

Figure 13: Locking and Unlocking the

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After sett can be made by selecting the type of measurement made and the w iguring and working with the BSCAN mode. The specific topics inc

• Selec

• Work

• Use th e 40)

• Interp .4 on page 41)

• Work

• Use th

Note: Lo e adjustments described in this chapter. Loading a Setup fil default value stored in the file.

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ing up the instrument as described in Chapter 3, additional adjustments ay in which it is displayed. You will also find information related to conflude how to:

t the measured value to view (see Section 4.1 on page 36)

with Normal measurement mode (see Section 4.2 on page 39)

e Min Scan and Max Scan measurement modes (see Section 4.3 on pag

ret the Differential/Rate-of-Reduction measurement mode (see Section 4

with the B-Scan measurement mode (see Section 4.5 on page 42)

e Dual Multi measurement mode (see Section 4.6 on page 43)

ad a Setup file corresponding to the connected probe prior to making the after these adjustments are made will force certain settings back to the

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Base mod isplay modes are available depending on the installed options. T

• NORM e center of the display.

• MIN S luate material thickness, provided the probe remains coupl the minimum material thickness is displayed. During the evalu imum observed thickness values and the calculated differ gins to fill as soon as the probe is uncoupled. Recoupling the pr he same evaluation period. After the evaluation period is comp ss observed during the evaluation period is displayed.

• MAX S luate material thickness, provided the probe remains coupl the maximum material thickness is displayed. During the evalu m observed thickness values and the calculated difference betwe l as soon as the probe is uncoupled. Recoupling the probe before valuation period. After the evaluation period is complete, as ind d during the evaluation period is displayed.

. Measuring Thickness

lecting the Displayed View Mode

el DM5E instruments offer four display modes. In addition, two more dhese display modes include:

AL (Thickness Only) - The thickness value appears as large digits in th

CAN (Minimum Thickness Scan) - Allows the user to continuously evaed or is uncoupled only briefly. After the evaluation period is complete, ation period, the thickness is displayed along with the minimum and maxence between the two. The display also includes a time-out bar, which beobe before the time-out period expires allows the user to continue with tlete, as indicated by the filling of the time-out bar, the minimum thickne

CAN (Maximum Thickness Scan) - Allows the user to continuously evaed or is uncoupled only briefly. After the evaluation period is complete, ation period, thickness is displayed along with the minimum and maximuen the two. The display also includes a time-out bar, which begins to fil the time-out period expires allows the user to continue with the same eicated by the filling of the time-out bar, the maximum thickness observe

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Note: D couplant may cause erroneous results. To eliminate the

ef under HOME. This restarts the scanning session w

• DIFF/ r-specified nominal thicknesses appear along the top of the di ominal values, expressed in percentage and dimensional terms

• B-SCA ss by graphing 1 point per second. During the evaluation period d maximum observed thickness values. The display has a hidde Recoupling the probe before the time-out period expires allow D key stores the minimum thickness value after the evalu

Note: Th Section 4.4 on page 41).

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lecting the Displayed View Mode (cont.)

uring the placement of a very sensitive probe on the part surface, excess

fect of excessive couplant, couple the probe firmly to the part, then presshile the probe is properly in contact with the part.

RR% (Differential/Rate-of-Reduction) - The currently measured and usesplay, while the difference between these two values (measured minus n) appears in the middle of the display.

N (B Scan) - Allows the user to continuously evaluate material thickne, the measured thickness value is displayed along with the minimum an

n 5-second time-out bar, which starts as soon as the probe is uncoupled. s the user to continue with the same evaluation period. Pressing the SENation period is complete, as indicated by the filling of the time-out bar.

e displayed differences can have either positive or negative values (see

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The meas

1. Press

2. Press

3. Press

4. Press lect the highlighted mode.

. Measuring Thickness

lecting the Displayed View Mode (cont.)

urement mode displayed by the instrument may be modified as follows:

as many times as necessary to access the Configuration menu.

or to select the VIEW MODE parameter.

to activate this parameter.

or to scroll through the available modes, then press to se

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4.2 No

When NO , as shown in Figure 14 below.

Note: If e displayed at the top left corner of the display, instead of th

View Mode

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rmal Measurement View Mode

RMAL view mode is active, the display shows only a thickness reading

the Data Recorder file is active, the data location and stored value will be material velocity value.

Figure 14: NORMAL Measurement

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4.3 Mi

The MIN material thickness then, after the evaluation period is complete ed. During the evaluation period, thickness is displayed along wit below). A time-out feature allows a momentarily uncouplin ent will continue to collect and compare readings for as long as th

t View Mode

. Measuring Thickness

n Scan and Max Scan Measurement View Modes

SCAN and MAX SCAN modes allow the user to continuously evaluate, display the extreme (minimum or maximum) material thickness observh the minimum and maximum observed thickness values (see Figure 15g of the probe during the evaluation period. In these modes, the instrume time-out period is not exceeded.

Figure 15: MAX SCAN Measuremen

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4.4 Di

This view ness and a nominal thickness input by the user, along with the differ d in percentage and dimensional terms.

Note: Th

t View Mode

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fferential/Rate-of-Reduction Measurement View Mode

mode (see Figure 16 below) displays both the currently measured thickence between these two values (“measured” minus “nominal”) expresse

e displayed differences can have either positive or negative values.

Figure 16: DIFF/RR% Measuremen

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4.5 B-

The B-SC the material thickness in a graphical mode. During the evaluatio m and maximum thickness values. A time-out feature allows a m s mode, the instrument will continue to collect and compare SEND key will store the minimum value in the active file.

View Mode

. Measuring Thickness

SCAN Measurement View Mode

AN mode (see Figure 17 below) allows the user to continuously displayn period, the thickness measurement is displayed along with the minimu

omentarily uncoupling of the probe during the evaluation period. In thireadings for as long as the time-out period is not exceeded. Pressing the

Figure 17: B-SCAN Measurement

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4.6 Du

Protectiv easurement of the underlying metal when using conventio ayers from the measurement by measuring between successiv be will vary depending upon the type and thickness of the coating, t g and the metal.

To activa on menu or press and hold for 1.5 seconds while in

measurem mode, while a dual-peak icon ( ) above the battery icon indic

Note: Th y specially-equipped DM5E and DM5E DL versions offer th

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al Multi Measurement View Mode

e coatings, including paint, contribute significant error to the thickness mnal measurement techniques. The Dual-Multi mode eliminates coating le back wall reflections of the metal. The measurement range for each prohe thickness of the metal, and the quality of the bond between the coatin

te or deactivate the Dual-Multi mode, you can either use the Configurati

ent mode. A single-peak icon ( )above the battery icon indicates IPates Dual Multi mode (see Figure 18 on page 44).

e Basic version of the DM5E does not have the Dual Multi function. Onle Dual Multi function.

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nt View Mode

Dual Multi mode deactivated

. Measuring Thickness

ual Multi Measurement View Mode (cont.)

Figure 18: DUAL MULTI Measureme

Dual Multi mode activated

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Chapt

Note: Th Data Recorder.

When ins a Recorder files, store thickness readings (and the accompan s chapter you will learn how to:

• Creat

• Recal

• Store

• Navig 5.3.2 on page 51)

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er 5. Using the Optional Data Recorder

e instructions in this chapter apply only to instruments equipped with a

talled and activated, the Data Recorder option allows users to create Datying B-SCAN, when desired), and navigate through file contents. In thi

e Data Recorder files (see Section 5.1 on page 46)

l and erase Data Recorder files (see Section 5.2 on page 49)

thickness readings in Data Recorder files (see Section 5.3.1 on page 51)

ate Data Recorder file locations to store or replace readings (see Section

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5.1 Cr

To create es, however, you will wish to enter additional information. Paramete

• The n 20 on page 48).

• The A

• NOTE

Note: O cannot be edited. Only the NOTES contents can be mo he parameter.

Follow S file.

. Using the Optional Data Recorder

eating a New Data Recorder File

a new Data Recorder file, you need only specify a file name. In most casrs that can be adjusted during the file-naming process include:

umbers of ROWS and COLUMNS in the Data Recorder file (see Figure

DVANCE DIRECTION (see Figure 20 on page 48).

S related to the data file

nce created, the file name, size and ADVANCE DIRECTION parametersdified. To accomplish this, first select the file then activate and modify t

teps 1 through 5 in Figure 19 on page 47 to create a new Data Recorder

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eating a New Data Recorder File (cont.)

Figure 19: Creating a New Data R

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5.1 Cr

ion of a Data Recorder File

. Using the Optional Data Recorder

eating a New Data Recorder File (cont.)

Figure 20: Defining the Size and Advance Direct

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5.2 Re

Stored Da ickness measurements can be stored in available file locations

5.2.1

1. Press d then set DATA RECORDER to ON.

2. Press

3. Activ will appear on the display.

4. Press to confirm the selection.

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calling and Erasing Stored Data Recorder Files

ta Recorder files can be recalled or erased at any time. Once recalled, th, but the advance direction cannot be changed.

Recalling a Data Recorder File

as many times as necessary to access the Configuration display an

again to launch the File Display mode.

ate the file selection function by pressing below FILES. A file list

or to select the stored file you wish to recall, then press

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5.2.2

1. Press

2. If ne

3. Press old below ERASE.

IMPORTA urements cannot be retrieved.

5.3 Re s

The Data lay. Once the Data Recorder is turned on, the contents of the active igure 20 on page 48.

To store a Remember that the units of the thickness value and the number o e UNITS and RESOLUTION settings as described in Section 3

. Using the Optional Data Recorder

Erasing a Data Recorder File

again to launch the File Display mode.

cessary, press below FILES to display a list of the stored files.

or to select the stored file you wish to erase, then press and h

NT: Once erased, the Data Recorder file and any stored thickness meas

cording Thickness Measurements in Data Recorder File

Recorder must be enabled (turned ON) via the CONFIGURATION disp Data Recorder file are displayed in the File Navigation Grid shown in F

thickness reading in the selected file position, press below SEND.f decimal places to which the thickness is recorded are determined by th.2 on page 21.

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5.3.1

When in ata Recorder by pressing below SEND.

5.3.2

When the ile are displayed in the File Navigation Grid shown in

Figure 20 can be used to select any file position. A heavier grid box appe ed:

• The c

• A me

• A pre

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Storing Minimum of B-Scan in Data Recorder Files

B-Scan mode, the minimum value is stored in the active position of the D

Navigating Through Data Recorder Files

Data Recorder is turned ON, the contents of the active Data Recorder f

on page 48. After the navigation grid is activated, , , and ars around the selected file position. Once a file position has been select

urrent thickness reading can be sent to an EMPTY file position.

asurement value can be stored by pressing below SEND.

viously-stored value can be overwritten by pressing below SEND.

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ChaptNote: Th ent.

The DM5 mini-USB to PC cable is available for connection to this virtual CO ltraMATE Lite, or even a simple Excel Macro, a PC can import da

COM Port

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er 6. I/O Featurese instructions in this chapter apply to all versions of the DM5E instrum

E can communicate with external devices through its built-in I/O port. AM port (see Figure 21 below for the location). With the UltraMATE, U

ta recorder files from the instrument.

Figure 21: Location of Mini USB

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6.1 Co

The instru re to install the virtual COM port driver on the PC before making th the new hardware.

. I/O Features

nnecting the DM5E to a PC

ment’s I/O port can be connected to a PC using a mini-USB cable. Be sue connection. Then, follow the instructions on your PC screen to install

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This chap

• Instru

• Featu

• Probe

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er 7. Specifications

ter lists the features and specifications of your DM5E including:

ment specifications (see Section 7.1 on page 56)

res of the optional Data Recorder (see Section 7.2 on page 60)

specifications (see Section 7.3 on page 61)

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Operatin

Measurin to 1st BW Measurement Mode,ual-Multi Measurement Mode, 2.50mm (0in to 0.098in).

Measurin )

Material

Material

Units:

Calibrati -Point Cal

. Specifications

trument Specifications

g Principle: Ultrasonic, pulse echo measurement method

g Range: Depends on probe and material,0.60mm to 508mm (0.025in to 20.00in) in IP2.00mm to 127.0mm (0.079in to 5.00in) in Dthe coating thickness range shall be 0.3mm to

g Resolution: 0.001 inch default (selectable 0.001, 0.01 inch0.01 mm default (selectable 0.01, 0.1 mm)

Velocity Range: 0.0200 to 0.7362 in/msec0.508 to 18.699 mm/msec

Velocity Resolution: 0.0001 in/msec1 m/s

inch or millimeter

on: One-Point Cal, On-Block and Off-Block, Two

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7.1 In

Pulser:Hz oscilloscope

Receiver:

Display T els,ble contrast

Update R

Thickness highigh

Display o or uncoupled condition

Setups:

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strument Specifications (cont.)

Excitation Pulse: Spike PulserVoltage: 120 V into 50 ohm load, using 20 M

Bandwidth: 1.5 MHz to 12 MHz @ -3 dBGain: Automatic Gain Control

ype: High-resolution graphical LCD, 64 x 128 Pix53.0mm x 27.0mm with backlight and adjusta

ate: 4 Hz or 8 Hz, user selectable,24 Hz scan mode capture rate

Value Display: NORMAL view mode: 5 digit, 0.4" (10.6 mm)B-SCAN view mode: 5 digit, 0.1" (2.55 mm) h

f Last Reading: Solid filled or hollow digits indicate coupled

9 standard setups for probes

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Alarm Se 508 mm)when alarms are enabled and violated

Power Re

Battery L

Instrumen 5, 10, 15, 30 minutes of inactivity

Language , Italian, Russian, Japanese and Chinese

I/O Conn

Temperat )

Weight:

. Specifications

strument Specifications (cont.)

ttings: Minimum and Maximum alarms,Range of 0.010 in to 20.00 in, 0. (0.25 mm toReading alternates between solid and hollow

quirements: 2 “AA” size batteries

ife/Operating Time: Approximately 100 hours

t Shut-0ff: Selectable ALWAYS ON or AUTO OFF after

: Selectable English, German, French, Spanish

ectors: Transducer: Dual Lemo 00 (coax)Mini-USB: MINI-B OTG to STD A

ure: Operating: +10°F to +120°F (-10°C to +50°CStorage: -10°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C)

0.597 lb (223 g) including batteries

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7.1 In

Size:

Shock: 516.2 Procedure Ie applied 6 times per axis

Sealing: of as per IEC 529 specifications for IP54 classification

Note: In

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strument Specifications (cont.)

138mm x 32mm x 75mm

IEC 68-2-27 Ea, as per Mil Std 810C Methodwith a 15g 11ms impulse half sinusoidal wav

IEC529 / IP54, Dust proof/dripping water pro

strument specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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Capacity

File Struc

Number o

Number o

File Nam

Optional

Note: In

. Specifications

ta Recorder Option Features

: 50,000 readings

tures: Grid file

f Rows: 1 to 50,000

f Columns: 1 to 223

ing: Up to 24 character alphanumeric name

Software: UltraMATE and UltraMATE Lite

strument specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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7.3 DM

Model DA512 Model DA590

10 MHz 5 MHz

fingertip high-temperature

OperRa

-10 to 70°C -10 to 204°C

7.5 mm (.300”) 12.7 mm (.500”)

Me0.6 to 60 mm(.020 to 2.4”)

1 to 125 mm @20°C(.040 to 5” @68°F)

1.3 to 25.4 mm @204°C(.050 to 1” @400°F)

MinMe

2.0 to 10 mm N/A

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5E Probe/Transducer Specifications

Model DA501 Model DA503

Frequency: 5 MHz 2 MHz

Probe Style: standard standard

ating Temperaturenge (continuous):

-10 to 70°C -10 to 70°C

Contact Diameter: 15 mm (.590”) 20 mm (.787”)

IP to Firstasurement Range:

1.0 to 200 mm(.040 to 8”)

5 to 300 mm(.200 to 12”)

imum Multi-Echoasurement Range:

3.0 to 25 mm N/A

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8.1 Ca

Clean the h water or a mild window-cleaning product. Never use harsh solv

8.2 Pr

• Avoid

• Grasp om the instrument.

8.3 Ba

Periodica s, remove and replace ALL the batteries. Take care to properly

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er 8. Maintenance

re of the instrument

instrument housing and display using a soft cloth lightly dampened witents as they could cause the plastic to become brittle or damaged.

oper Cable Handling

twisting or knotting of the cable.

the cable only by the connectors when connecting or disconnecting it fr

tteries

lly inspect the batteries for signs of leakage or corrosion. If either occurdispose of the defective batteries.

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Appen

This appe

• Reset

• Upgra

• Web s

• EMC

• Manu

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dix A. Supplemental Information

ndix contains supplementary information, including:

ting the instrument’s operating software (see Section A.1 on page 66)

ding the instrument's operating software (see Section A.2 on page 67)

ite information (see Section A.3 on page 69)

documentation (see Section A.4 on page 70)

facturing and Service Center locations (see Section A.5 on page 71)

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A.1 Re

IMPORTA ault values. Any files you wish to retain should be operating software. However, any Data Recorder files

To reset t

1. Turn

2. Press til the display indicates that the reset is complete.

3. A su briefly appears at the bottom center of the display screen.

A. Supplemental Information

setting the Operating Software

NT: The following procedure will set all parameters to their factory defdownloaded using the UltraMATE PC software before resetting thestored in the instrument will not be deleted during this procedure.

he instrument's operating software:

the instrument OFF.

and hold . Then press and hold for approximate 3 seconds, un

ccessful reset is acknowledged when the RESET COMPLETE message

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A.2 Fir

The DM5 an upgrade utility program. Each instrument is shipped with a CD e, proceed as follows:

1. Insta ction.

2. Run typical MS Windows operating system, this is acco ting PROGRAMS and then selecting the DM5E Upgrade Utili

3. Selec l PC drive, or select the “Download new file” button to conn connected to the internet prior to this operation). The prog ersion that is on the FTP site. If the firmware version on the F code.

Note: If e and will exit the download routine.

4. Turn

5. Click

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mware Updates

E operating software can be upgraded using an internet connection and containing the DM5E Upgrade Utility Program. To perform the updat

ll the Upgrade Utility Program on a PC that has an active internet conne

the Upgrade Utility Program from the Program Menu on your PC. For amplished by clicking the START button, clicking the RUN button, selecty (see Figure 22 on page 68).

t the “Browse local disk” button if the new firmware is stored on a locaect to the GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies FTP site (you must beram checks the firmware version you have on your machine against the vTP site is newer, the utility will download the updated DM5E operation

the firmware versions are the same, the utility will not download the cod

the DM5E OFF and connect it to the PC.

on the “Upgrade The Instrument” button.

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A.2 Fi

r Settings

A. Supplemental Information

rmware Updates (cont.)

Figure 22: Changing Paramete

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A.2 Fi

6. Whe M5E will enter re-programming mode. When the update has b

IMPORTA r, stored Data Recorder files will not be affected.

7. Rese

A.3 W

The follo gies web site at www.geinspectiontechnologies.com:

• Up-to

• Lates

• Speci

• New f

• Litera

• And m

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rmware Updates (cont.)

n prompted, press and hold the and keys for 3 seconds. The Deen completed, the DM5E will automatically shut OFF.

NT: All stored custom settings will be lost during the next step. Howeve

t the operating software to purge the instrument’s memory.

eb Site Information

wing information is available on the GE Sensing & Inspection Technolo

-date information on operating software

t upgrade utility program

fications

eatures

ture

uch more!

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A.4 EM

The follo

ness Gauge

Instrumen easuring materials using ultrasonic transducers operating at frequen by the measured time of flight in the material at the velocity p ortable thickness gauge in an industrial environment. The instrumen ess control system.

Complia

The DM5

• EN55

• EN61

A. Supplemental Information

C Documentation

wing is the DM5E Declaration of EMC Compliance:

DM5E Ultrasonic Corrosion Thick

t Description: The DM5E is an ultrasonic thickness gauge capable of mcies from 5 to 15 MHz. This instrument displays a thickness calculated rogrammed into the instrument. The instrument is intended for use as a pt is not intended to be part of a closed control loop in an automated proc

nce Statement:

E complies with the following EN standards:

011: 2007

000-6-2: 2005

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A.5 Ma

The DM5 lity components. In-process testing and a quality managem conformance. The DM5E is manufactured by:

ologies

aoqiao Free Trade Zone,

Should yo t service page accessible at www.gein gies representative, or contact one of the Customer Support C

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nufacturing & Customer Service Locations

E is manufactured according to state-of-the-art methods using high-quaent system certified to ISO 9001 ensure optimum quality of instrument

GE Sensing & Inspection TechnChina

Q Section, 4th Floor, #185, Tai-Gu Road, WaigShanghai, China

u experience a problem or require technical assistance, visit the producspectiontechnologies.com to locate your local GE Inspection Technoloenters listed on the back cover of this manual.

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Appendix B. Environmental Compliance

DM5E Ope 73

Appen

This appe

• WEE

• Batter

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dix B. Environmental Compliance

ndix contains information on the following topics:

E Directive (see Section B.1 on page 74)

y disposal (see Section B.2 on page 75)

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B.1 W ve

GE Sensi Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) take-back initiative,

and use of natural resources for its production. It may the environment.

ur environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural ck systems. Those systems will reuse or recycle most of

se systems.

If you ne se contact your local or regional waste administration.

Visit ww information about this initiative.

B. Environmental Compliance

aste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directi

ng & Inspection Technologies is an active participant in Europe’s Waste directive 2002/96/EC.

The equipment that you bought has required the extractioncontain hazardous substances that could impact health and

In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in oresources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-bathe materials of your end life equipment in a sound way.

The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use tho

ed more information on the collection, reuse and recycling systems, plea

w.ge.com/inspectiontechnologies for take-back instructions and more

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B.2 Ba

s unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See . The battery is marked with this symbol, which may rcury (Hg). For proper recycling return the battery to your

B.2.1 W

Batteries or on its packaging, depending on size) with theseparate c mbols of specific levels of toxic metals as follows:

• Cadm

• Lead

• Mercu

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ttery Disposal

This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of athe product documentation for specific battery informationinclude lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mesupplier or to a designated collection point.

hat do the Markings Mean?

and accumulators must be marked (either on the battery or accumulator ollection symbol. In addition, the marking must include the chemical sy

ium (Cd) over 0.002%

(Pb) over 0.004%

ry (Hg) over 0.0005%

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B.2.2 T

Your part eries and accumulators on the environment and on human health. Fo lators it contains to your supplier or to a designated collection

Some bat an health and to the environment. When required, the product m ls: Pb for lead, Hg for mercury, and Cd for cadmium.

• Cadm onic effects include kidney damage, pulmonary emph m may also cause anemia, discoloration of the teeth, and loss o

• Lead s significant. Ingestion and inhalation of lead can cause severe lnutrition, and sterility.

• Merc centrations of mercury vapor can cause a variety of severe symp ty change, nervousness, fever, and rashes.

B. Environmental Compliance

he Risks and Your Role in Reducing Them

icipation is an important part of the effort to minimize the impact of battr proper recycling you can return this product or the batteries or accumu point.

teries or accumulators contain toxic metals that pose serious risks to humarking includes chemical symbols that indicate the presence toxic meta

ium poisoning can result in cancer of the lungs and prostate gland. Chrysema, and bone diseases such as osteomalcia and osteoporosis. Cadmiuf smell (anosmia).

is poisonous in all forms. It accumulates in the body, so each exposure i damage to human health. Risks include brain damage, convulsions, ma

ury creates hazardous vapors at room temperature. Exposure to high contoms. Risks include chronic inflammation of mouth and gums, personali

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Alarms, S

BacklighBase InstBatteries

DispInstaLeveMainOperSize

B-ScanDispMeasStori

C

ections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2ort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53tenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63n

edure, 1pt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27edure, 2 pt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28edure, Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29n to Perform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26t

/O Portationsting Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21lay Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13lay Mode Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14u . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

eters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

rating Manual

Aetting Minimum and Maximum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Bt, Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22rument, Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

osal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75lling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1l Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3tenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63ating Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

lay Range, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31urement Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42ng Minimum in Data Recorder File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

CablesConnI/O PMain

CalibratioProcProcProcWhe

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ConfigurAdjuDispDispMenParam

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ConnectiI/O DProbProb

Contrast,Controls,Customer

Data RecCreaNaviRecaSpecStoriStori

DateManSetti

Different

odeiguration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12urement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10ns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

ries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75ronic Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7r Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1ring ON/OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

ng Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17ions Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 6ti Measurement Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Ecumentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

onsevice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18e Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Locking & Unlocking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Support Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Dorderting a New File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46gating Through File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51lling & Erasing Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49ifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60ng B-Scan Minimum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51ng Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

ual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22ial/Rate-of-Reduction Measurement Mode . . . . . . . . . . 41

Display MConfFile .MeasOptioProb

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DataDataDataDispSetup

FirmwareFunction

Gain, Set

I/O PortCablType

KeypadKeysPhot

L

ns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Unlocking the Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32M

nceries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63ument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63uring Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71ent Mode

an . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42rential/Rate-of-Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Multi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Scan & Max Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40al . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39ns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36ting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

rating Manual

F Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Recorder, Creating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Recorder, Navigating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Recorder, Recalling & Erasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49lay Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, Updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Keys, Locking & Unlocking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Gting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

I

e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 and Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

K

, Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7ograph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

LanguageOptioSetti

Locking &

MaintenaBatteCablInstr

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Min ScanMode

see M

Nominal Normal M

Part NumPC, ConnPower foPoweringProbe

ConnDispSetupSpec

R the Operating Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Sformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiiiplay, Probe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

eing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

eters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20rument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59, Resetting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66tions Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60ument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56e/Transducer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Tureating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58ge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

entslay Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10ng in a Data Recorder File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50kness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 & Max Scan Measurement Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

easurement Mode or Display ModeN

Thickness, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25easurement Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Pber, Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iecting to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

r DM5E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

ecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 18lay Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

ifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Resetting

Safety InSetup DisSetup Fil

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Size, InstSoftwareSpecifica

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ThicknesMeasNom

Time, SeTraining,Transduc

see P

Units, SeUpdate RUpdatingUpgrade

Versions View Mo

see M

Warnings

sposalries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75ronic Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69irective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74nstrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

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suring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35inal, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25tting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiierrobe

Utting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22ate, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Utility Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

VAvailable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6deeasurement Mode

W, General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Waste DiBatteElect

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