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Ident-Nr. 48 001
USM 35X S
PULS
RECV
aGAT
bGAT
TRIG
MEM
DATA
AWS or
CAL
REF*
MEAS
MSEL
LCD
CFG1
CFG2
* DGS or * DAC/
JDAC
H Notes:
As a standard feature, the function
group REF can be changed over
to the function group AWS. With
the USM 35X DAC, there is also
the additional function group DAC/
JDAC; with the USM 35X S, the
function groups DAC/JDAC and
DGS are available.
The character > after a function
indicates a double assignment.
Status symbols
Key functions
Symbol
Key
Description
Function
LED
Symbol
A
R
D
Description
Gate alarm
Function REJECT is active
Function DUAL (pulser-receiver
separation) is active
Contents
USM 35X
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Contents
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USM 35X
Contents
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Contents
5.7 Calibrating the USM 35X ........................ 5-17
Calibrating the display range ..................... 5-17
Choosing the measuring point ................... 5-17
Calibration with straight- and
angle-beam probes .................................... 5-18
Calibration with dual-element (TR)
probes ....................................................... 5-21
5.8 Measuring ................................................ 5-23
General notes ............................................ 5-23
5.9 Measurement of dB difference
(function group REF) ............................... 5-25
Recording a reference echo ....................... 5-26
Deleting a reference echo .......................... 5-26
Echo comparison ...................................... 5-27
5.10 Classification of welds
(function group AWS) ............................. 5-28
Rating of welds according to AWS ............ 5-28
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USM 35X
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5.14 Configuring the USM 35X for a test
application .............................................. 5-43
TOF (Selecting the measuring point) ......... 5-44
S-DISP (Zoomed display of reading) .......... 5-46
MAGNIFY (Gate spreading) ...................... 5-48
A-Scan (Setting the A-scan) ...................... 5-48
Configuring the measurement line ............. 5-49
Setting the display .................................... 5-50
FILLED (Echo display mode) .................... 5-51
VGA .......................................................... 5-51
SCHEME .................................................. 5-51
LIGHT (LCD backlight) ............................... 5-52
SCALE (Configuring the measurement
line) ........................................................... 5-52
5.15 General configuration ............................ 5-53
DIALOG (Selecting the language) ............. 5-53
UNIT (Selecting units of measurement) ..... 5-54
BAUD-R (Baud rate for transmission) ........ 5-55
PRINTER (Printer for test report) ............... 5-55
COPYMOD (Assignment of the
USM 35X
................................................ 5-59
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Contents
5.19 Distance-amplitude curve according
to JIS Z3060-2002 (only USM 35X DAC
and USM 35S) .......................................... 5-67
DACMOD (Activating DAC according to
JIS) ............................................................ 5-68
DACECHO (Recording reference curve) .... 5-69
BOLDLI (Choice of a registration curve) ..... 5-71
T-CORR (Sensitivity correction) ................. 5-71
OFFSET (Distance of multiple DAC) ......... 5-72
Echo evaluation with DAC ......................... 5-72
5.20 Evaluation according to the DGS
method (only USM 35X S) ...................... 5-74
Measuring with DGS ................................. 5-74
Validity of the DGS method ....................... 5-76
Selecting the DGS mode .......................... 5-78
Default settings for the DGS
measurement ............................................ 5-78
Recording the reference echo and
displaying the DGS curve .......................... 5-80
Evaluation of reflectors .............................. 5-81
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USM 35X
Contents
7.3 Maintenance ............................................. 7-5
7.4 Recycling ................................................... 7-6
General view of the device ........................... 7-6
Materials for separate disposal ................... 7-8
Further materials and components ............ 7-10
Recycling data of master device ................ 7-12
USM 35X
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Contents
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USM 35X
Introduction
USM 35X
1-1
Introduction
Safety information
Batteries
A Attention:
The USM 35X is an instrument for materials testing.
Any use for medical applications or other purposes
is not allowed!
The USM 35X may only be used in industrial environments!
The USM 35X is waterproof according to IP 66. The
USM 35X can be operated with batteries or a power
supply unit.
The power supply unit has the electrical safety class II.
1-2
For the battery operation of the USM 35X, we recommend the use of a lithium-ion battery. The operation
using alkaline batteries, NiMH or NiCad cells is likewise
possible. You should only use the products recommended by us for the battery operation.
You can charge the lithium-ion battery within the instrument itself or in an external battery charger. If you want
to use NiMH or NiCad cells, you have to charge them in
an external battery charger.
As soon as you connect the power supply unit to the
USM 35X, the battery power supply is interrupted. If a
lithium-ion battery is inserted, the charging process
starts automatically when you connect the instrument
to the mains supply. Please refer to chapter 3.1 on
power supply, and to chapter 7 on how to handle
batteries.
Software
According to the current state of the art, software is
never completely free from errors. Before using any
software-controlled test equipment, please make sure
USM 35X
Introduction
Safety information
USM 35X
1-3
Introduction
Operator training
It is the task of those with overall responsibility for testing to ensure that the inspector is fully informed about
these requirements. The best basis for such information
is experience with identical test objects. It is also essential that the relevant test specifications be clearly
and completely understood by the inspector.
GE Inspection Technologies regularly holds specialized
training courses in the field of ultrasonic testing. The
scheduled dates for these courses will be given to you
on request.
USM 35X
Introduction
Limits of testing
The information obtained from ultrasonic tests only refers to those parts of the test object which are
covered by the sound beam of the probe used.
Any conclusions from the tested parts to be applied to
the untested parts of the test object should be made
with extreme caution.
Such conclusions are generally only possible in cases
where extensive experience and proven methods of
statistical data acquisition are available.
The sound beam can be completely reflected from
boundary surfaces within the test object so that flaws
and reflection points lying deeper remain undetected. It
is therefore important to make sure that all areas to be
tested in the test object are covered by the sound beam.
1-5
Introduction
1-6
USM 35X
Introduction
1-7
Introduction
1-8
USM 35X
Introduction
Special features
low weight (2.2 kg including lithium-ion battery) and
compact size
waterproof instrument case with protection class
IP 66
long operating time (> 12 hours) by means of lithiumion battery with internal and external charging possibility
USM 35X
1-9
Introduction
1-10
USM 35X
Introduction
Listings
Listings are presented in the following form:
Variant A
Variant B
...
Operating steps
Attention and Note symbols
A Attention:
The Attention symbol indicates peculiarities and special aspects in the operation which could affect the
accuracy of the results.
H Note:
Note contains e.g. references to other chapters or special recommendations for a function.
USM 35X
1-11
1-12
USM 35X
USM 35X
2-1
2-2
USM 35X
Standard package
Description
Order number
36 060
36 061
or
USM 35X DAC
36 062
36 063
or
USM 35X S
USM 35X
36 064
36 065
2-3
Standard package
Product code
Description
UM 30
Transport case
AC power supply/battery charger
Operating manual in English
2-4
Order number
35 654
102 163
48 001
USM 35X
Recommended accessories
USM 35X
Description
Order number
48 002
48 003
48 004
48 005
48 006
LI-ION
102 208
DR36
35 297
NCA 1-6
25 810
Energy 16
101 729
UM 32
35 655
UD 20
32 291
2-5
Recommended accessories
Product code
Description
Order number
UD 31
34 943
UD 30
18 495
UD 32
34 944
16 121
UM 25
UM 31
35 653
UM 28 D
35 800
UM 200 W
35 024
U 100 W
UltraDOC
33 829
PZ-USM
35 263
Epson LX
17 995
17 993
Seiko DPU
2-6
101 761
35 838
USM 35X
Initial start-up
USM 35X
3-1
Initial start-up
Power supply
Push the Lemo plug of the power supply unit into the
plug receptacle until it snaps into place with a clearly
audible click.
3-2
USM 35X
Initial start-up
Power supply
Lift the lid off upward. To the right in the open battery
compartment, you will see two springs and several
connection pins.
USM 35X
3-3
Initial start-up
Power supply
or
Insert the batteries into the battery compartment and
check the right polarity.
USM 35X
Initial start-up
Power supply
Requirement:
H Note:
The charging time is 10 hours with a simultaneous ultrasonic inspection. If the instrument is not being used for
ultrasonic inspections, the charging time is 8 hours. This
charging time applies to ambient temperatures from 25 to
30 C. Please take into consideration that the batteries are
not charged to their full capacity at higher temperatures.
The LED display on the plug-in power supply unit indicates the status of the charging process.
USM 35X
3-5
Initial start-up
Power supply
green LED
yellow LED
red LED
Status
off
flashing
off
no battery detected
off
flashing dark/bright
flashing bright/dark
off
on
off
flashing dark/bright
flashing bright/dark
off
on
off
off
battery charged
off
off
flashing bright/dark
off
off
on
External charging
Lithium-ion batteries can be charged by means of an
external battery charger. We recommend the battery
charger with the order number 35 297. To charge single
NiCad or NiMH cells, you need the external desktop
battery charger with the order number 101 729.
3-6
USM 35X
Initial start-up
Connecting a probe
A Attention:
Transmitter
3-7
Initial start-up
Switching on
A Attention:
The start display of the USM 35X appears; here you will
also see the current software version of the instrument.
The instrument carries out a self-check and then
switches over to stand-by mode.
Press the
and the
key simultaneously.
The settings of all function values and the basic settings (language and units) are the same as before
switching-on of the instrument.
Basic initialization
In case the instrument can no longer be operated, or
you need to make a basic initialization (factory setting),
you have two options.
To keep the saved data:
Press the
and the
key simultaneously.
USM 35X
Principles of operation
USM 35X
4-1
Principles of operation
Operators controls
On/Off key
4-2
USM 35X
Principles of operation
Screen display
H Note:
The screen display always shows the gain and the adjusted dB step value. All other functions are locked in
zoom mode.
USM 35X
4-3
Principles of operation
Screen display
4-4
USM 35X
Principles of operation
Screen display
Other displays
The measurement line below the screen display shows
values of settings, measured values, and status indications. As an alternative, a scale can be shown here,
giving an overview of the echo positions.
H Note:
Every measurement value can also be shown in an enlarged display at the top right corner of the A-scan (setting in the function group MEAS, function S-DISP).
Amplitude height
Gate A (%)
H Note:
You can configure the four positions of the measurement line for set and measured values as required (function group MSEL). Please refer to chapter 5.14, section
Configuring the measurement line on this subject.
Amplitude height
Gate B (%)
Sound path
Gate A
Status indicator:
TOF = Flank
Sound path
Gate B
Example of a measurement
line
USM 35X
4-5
Principles of operation
On/Off key
For turning the device on or off.
4-6
USM 35X
Principles of operation
Special keys
To directly activate individual instrument functions:
To choose the increment for the gain setting
To freeze the A-scan
To display a zoomed A-scan
To transfer the data
To record measured values and to save the data
USM 35X
4-7
Principles of operation
Rotary knobs
The USM 35X is equipped with two rotary knobs.
The left-hand rotary knob enables you to directly set the
gain; the right-hand rotary knob serves for setting the
currently selected function.
The two rotary knobs enable both step-by-step and
accelerated settings. You can define a setting step by
step by slightly operating the rotary knob which will
snap into place at the next setting. To accelerate the
setting, operate the rotary knob continuously, i.e. at a
constant speed. This enables you to quickly bridge
great differences between the settings.
H Note:
As an alternative, you can operate the USM 35X via a
special menu line without using the rotary knobs.A description can be found on page 4-10.
4-8
USM 35X
Principles of operation
Operational concept
USM 35X
Function group
BASE
BASE
BASE
aGAT
aGAT
bGAT
bGAT
cGAT
cGAT
CAL
CAL
TRIG
TRIG
TRIG
4-9
Principles of operation
Operational concept
Key functions
dB
key to
Press the
key and keep it pressed for one second
to switch to the operation mode without rotary knobs.
4-10
USM 35X
Principles of operation
Operational concept
USM 35X
4-11
Principles of operation
Russian
Slovakian
Norwegian
Polish
Japanese
Chinese
Serbian
If necessary, go to the third operating level.
In the function group CFG1 select the function DIALOG.
USM 35X
Principles of operation
H Note:
Double assignment of the function DIALOG/UNIT
(icon >). Toggle between the two functions by repeatedly pressing the corresponding key .
Select the required language by means of the righthand rotary knob.
Selecting units
In the function UNIT (function group CFG1) you can
choose your favorite units between mm or inch.
If necessary, go to the third operating level.
In the function group CFG1 select the function UNIT.
H Note:
Double assignment of the function DIALOG/UNIT
(icon >). Toggle between the two functions by repeatedly pressing the corresponding key .
Set the required unit by means of the right-hand
rotary knob.
A Attention:
Select your units immediately when you start working
with the USM 35X because if you change the unit, all
the current settings are deleted, and the basic setup is
loaded again.
USM 35X
4-13
Principles of operation
H Note:
A Attention:
Please take into account that the USM 35X only indicates the year with two digits.
You should always make sure that you use correctly
set values of date. Test results may otherwise be falsified.
4-14
USM 35X
Principles of operation
A Attention:
For a correct documentation you should always make
sure that you are using the correct time settings.
Dont forget to manually set the time when changing
from winter to summer time.
If necessary, change to the third operation level.
Select the function TIME in the function group CFG2.
H Note:
Double assignment of the function DATE/TIME (icon >).
Toggle between the two functions by repeatedly pressing the corresponding key .
Use the left-hand rotary knob to select the value that
you want to vary, e.g. the hour.
Use the right-hand rotary knob to vary the selected
value.
USM 35X
4-15
Principles of operation
Gate A red
Gate B green
Gate C blue
H Note:
All color schemes are suitable for indoor use. For outdoor use, we recommend the color schemes 3 and 4.
4-16
H Note:
USM 35X
Operation
USM 35X
5-1
Operation
Press the
above it.
Press the
key to select the function shown next
to it. The setting of the selected function is carried
out via the right-hand rotary knob.
The gain function is always directly available via the lefthand rotary knob.
H Note:
If the instrument is equipped with the Data Logger option, a fourth operating level is added. For this, refer to
the corresponding chapter Option Data Logger.
USM 35X
Operation
BASE
The functions that you find here are required for the basic adjustment of the
screen displays.
CAL
REF
PULS
RECV
aGAT
bGAT
or
AWS
DAC
JDAC
USM 35X
Operation
or
DGS
This function group serves for the amplitude evaluation according to the DGS
method (only USM 35X S).
MEAS
TRIG
MSEL
This is where you configure your measurement line. You can choose one display for
each of the four positions.
LCD
CFG1
CFG2
MEM
DATA
5-4
USM 35X
Operation
0.0 dB (locked)
1.0 dB
0.5 dB
2.0 dB
6.0 dB
6.5 20.0 dB
H Note:
The setting 0.0 dB locks the gain in this way preventing
any accidental change of setting.
You can determine the step size of the sixth step using
the function dBSTEP in the function group RECV.
Press
to change between the six steps.
The corresponding step size setting is indicated
below the current gain on the screen.
USM 35X
5-5
Operation
H Note:
In order to accurately adjust the material velocity and
the probe delay, please read the section Calibrating the
USM 35X, chapter 5.7, beforehand.
5-6
USM 35X
Operation
Frequency range
0.2 to 1 MHz
0.5 to 4 MHz
0.8 to 8 MHz
2 to 20 MHz
Fine adjustment
1000 ... 15000 in steps of 1 m/s
A Attention:
Always ensure that the function MTLVEL is correctly
set. The USM 35X calculates all range and distance
indications on the basis of the value adjusted here.
Select the function MTLVEL.
5-7
Operation
Coarse adjustment
10 mm ... 1024 mm/0.3" ... 40" in even steps
Fine adjustment
up to 99.9 mm/9.999" in steps of 0.01 mm/0.001"
up to 1024 mm/10" in steps of 0.1 mm/0.001"
Select the function D-DELAY.
If required, toggle between coarse and fine adjustment.
Adjust the value for the display starting point by
means of the right-hand rotary knob.
H Note:
If the value for P-DELAY is not known, read the section
Calibrating the USM 35X, chapter 5.7, in order to determine this value.
Select the function P-DELAY.
Adjust the value for the probe delay by means of the
right-hand rotary knob.
5-8
USM 35X
Operation
You will find all functions for the adjustment of the pulser in the function group PULS.
If required, go to the first operating level.
Select the function group PULS.
USM 35X
5-9
Operation
POWER (Intensity)
You can use the function DUAL to activate the pulserreceiver separation.
off
Single-element operation; the probe connection
sockets are connected in parallel.
on
Dual mode for the use with dual-element (TR) probes;
the left-hand socket (red) is connected with the
amplifier input whereas the initial pulse is available at
the right-hand socket (black).
through
Through-transmission mode for the use with two
separate probes; the receiver is connected with left
(red), the pulser is connected with right (black).
5-10
USM 35X
Operation
USM 35X
H Note:
Double assignment of the function FINE G/dBSTEP
(icon >). Toggle between the two functions by repeatedly pressing the corresponding key .
5-11
Operation
REJECT
This function serves for the fine adjustment of the current gain value. The fine adjustment is possible over a
range of 11 steps within the range of 0.5 dB to
+0.5 dB. The displayed gain value will not change.
dBSTEP
Use this function to set a step size for the gain variation
by means of the key . The value set here is subsequently available to you as the sixth step for the stepwise gain variation. You have a free choice of the value
within the setting range.
A Attention:
You should handle this function with great caution, as it
may of course happen that you suppress echoes from
flaws as well. Many test specifications expressly forbid
using the reject function.
Select the function REJECT.
USM 35X
Operation
RECTIFY (Rectification)
You can select the rectification mode of the echo pulses according to your application in the function RECTIFY. You have the following options to choose from:
full-w (= full-wave)
All half-waves are displayed above the baseline.
rf (= radio frequency)
Only applies to the display range up to 50 mm (steel).
5-13
Operation
H Note:
If you have an instrument equipped with the Data Logger
option at your disposal, youll be additionally able to use
the C gate including all corresponding functions.
5-14
USM 35X
Operation
used, i.e. when function parameters are changed. Possible alarms occuring during instrument operation
(setting of functions) are to be ignored.
Display of gates
To make the assignment easier, the gates are displayed
in different colors. You cannot vary the colors of gates
because they are fixed as follows:
Gate A red
Gate B green
Gate C blue
aLOGIC/bLOGIC
(Evaluation logic of the gates)
This function allows you to choose the method for triggering the gate alarm. The alarm is output to the LED A
on the front panel of the USM 35X. There are four setting options available:
Set the required alarm logic by means of the righthand rotary knob.
H Note:
The alarm and measurement function of the gates is
only active within the display range.
USM 35X
5-15
Operation
aSTART/bSTART
(Starting points of the gates)
5-16
USM 35X
Operation
USM 35X
A Attention:
In any case, the setting of the measuring point must
always be identical for the calibration and for the subsequent test application. Otherwise measurement errors
might occur.
5-17
Operation
Example:
You are carrying out the calibration for the calibration
range of 100 mm/5" via the function group BASE using
the calibration block V1 (thickness 25 mm/1") which is
laid flatwise.
5-18
USM 35X
Operation
Calibration process
USM 35X
5-19
Operation
Example
Enter the distances (thicknesses) of the two calibration lines S-REF1 (20 mm) and S-REF2 (40 mm).
H Note:
If the instrument is not able to carry out any valid calibration on the basis of the input values and the echoes
recorded, a corresponding error message is displayed.
In that case, please check the values of your calibration
lines and repeat the process of recording the calibration
echoes.
5-20
USM 35X
Operation
Press
USM 35X
Most dual-element (TR) probes have a roof angle (transducer elements with inclined orientation toward the test
surface). This causes mode conversions both at beam
index (sound entry into the material) and at the reflection from the backwall, which can result in very jagged
echoes.
V-path error
Dual-element (TR) probes produce a v-shaped sound
path from the pulser via the reflection from the backwall
to the receiver element. This so-called V-path error
affects the measuring accuracy. You should therefore
choose two wall thicknesses that cover the expected
thickness measurement range for the calibration. In this
way, the V-path error can be corrected to the greatest
possible extent.
5-21
Operation
5-22
USM 35X
Operation
Press
General notes
Please pay attention to the following notes when measuring with the USM 35X.
Condition for measurements is the correct instrument
calibration (sound velocity, probe delay).
All amplitude measurements are carried out at the
highest or the first signal in the gate.
H Note:
Always keep in mind that the measured value is determined at the intersection point of gate and echo flank
when the function TOF was set to flank. A correct setting of the echo height and gate threshold is therefore
decisive for accurate calibration and measurement!
Calibrations or measurements in the peak mode are
mostly not possible when using dual-element (TR)
probes. As the echoes are often very broad and jagged,
a clear echo peak cannot always be found in these
cases.
USM 35X
5.8 Measuring
5-23
Operation
Measuring
The following example shows the dependency of distance measurement on the echo waveform, i.e. on the
height of the gate threshold and thus on the selection of
the intersection point at the signal.
H Note:
The point of amplitude measurement is marked with a
small upward triangle on the corresponding gate bar.
The point of distance measurement is marked with a
small downward triangle.
Gate threshold at 80 %
measured sound path: 24.91 mm
Gate threshold at 20 %
measured sound path: 24.44 mm
5-24
USM 35X
Operation
H Note:
Depending on the setting in the function EVAMOD
(function group CFG2), one of the function groups AWS,
DAC, JDAC, or DGS may also be displayed at this
point. Please also refer to chapter 5.15 General configuration.
You will find the following function:
REFECHO
REFMOD
aSTART
USM 35X
5-25
Operation
A Attention:
When recording a reference echo, an already stored
reference echo is overwritten after a corresponding
warning.
Peak the reference echo according to the test
specification.
Position the A gate over the reference echo using the
function aSTART.
Select the function REFECHO.
USM 35X
Operation
Echo comparison
You can compare the echo of any reflector of your
choice with the reference echo. The displayed result is
the dB difference of the two echoes.
H Note:
The dB difference is independent of any possible gain
variation.
Choose Ha dB or Hb dB as measured value.
Position the A gate over the echo.
Select the function REFMOD.
Activate the function by means of the right-hand
rotary knob.
The dB difference between the reference echo and
the reflector echo is now displayed as the measured
value.
USM 35X
5-27
Operation
H Note:
You can rate flaws in welds according to the specification AWS D1.1. You will find the corresponding functions in the function group AWS.
If necessary, change to the second operation level.
Select the function group AWS.
5-28
USM 35X
Operation
D=ABC
H Notes:
with:
5-29
Operation
Couple the probe to the test object in order to evaluate a flaw echo.
Select the function aSTART, and set up the A gate
on the flaw echo.
Vary the gain so that the flaw echo is displayed at
50 % screen height.
Go to the function group AWS.
5-30
USM 35X
Operation
H Note:
Double assignment of the function X-VALU/COLOR.
Toggle between the two functions by repeatedly pressing the corresponding key .
The functions in the group TRIG enable to automatically
calculate the (reduced) projection distance and the real
depth of the flaw in addition to the sound path S, and to
digitally display them in the measurement line.
Projection distance PD:
distance of probe index (sound exit point) from the
position of the flaw, projected on the surface
Reduced projection distance rPD:
distance of the probes leading face from the position
of the flaw, projected on the surface
Depth d:
Distance between flaw position and surface
USM 35X
5-31
Operation
5-32
USM 35X
Operation
COLOR
USM 35X
flat
Select the DIAMET function.
Use the right-hand rotary knob to set the required
value.
5-33
Operation
SET-#
RECALL
STORE
DELETE
5-34
USM 35X
Operation
USM 35X
5-35
Operation
A Attention:
5-36
USM 35X
Operation
USM 35X
5-37
Operation
TESTINF
PREVIEW
DIR
SETTING
This is where you will see a list of functions including all settings of the current
data set.
5-38
USM 35X
Operation
You can
DATNAME
Dataset name
OBJECT
Object description
FLAWIND
Flaw indication
OPERAT
SURFACE
Surface quality
COMMENT Comments
You can enter numerical values in these fields:
FLAWLEN
Flaw length
X-POS
x-position coordinate
Y-POS
y-position coordinate
USM 35X
(INFO 3) and
5-39
Operation
H Note:
All stored data are displayed for data sets which are
already occupied. An occupied data set is marked with
an asterisk (*) before the data set number. If you have
selected an empty data set, the field data of the previously displayed data set are automatically transferred.
However, the data in the numerical fields FLAWLEN,
X-POS and Y-POS are deleted. This means that you
only have to edit the variable fields in test applications
which include continuous saving of results. All alphanumerical field data are automatically transferred but
can also be edited if necessary.
A Attention:
As long as the field data edited in this table have not
been saved, the previous entries remain valid. Please
keep this in mind, e.g. before selecting a new dataset
number: all changes in the current data set are lost!
Select the required field.
Use the left-hand rotary knob to mark the required
character position.
Use the right-hand rotary knob to select the character for this position. You only need the right-hand
rotary knob to enter the numerical values in
FLAWLEN, X-POS and Y-POS.
H Note:
You cannot edit the field SET-#. The number of the current data set is displayed here.
5-40
USM 35X
Operation
A Attention:
If you have edited already existing additional information, all previous additional information is overwritten
when the data are stored.
H Note:
In the case of previously empty data sets, all instrument
settings and the current A-scan are stored simultaneously with the edited field data. Only the edited field
data are stored for the previously occupied data sets.
Previously stored instrument settings and
A-scans are kept.
USM 35X
or
to
5-41
Operation
or
to
5-42
or
to
USM 35X
Operation
Besides the default settings for the instrument operation, you have to configure the USM 35X for calibration
and test tasks. You will find the corresponding functions
in the function groups MEAS, MSEL and LCD.
In addition, you have to check the current time and
date, and set them if required, so that they are correctly
stored together with the test results. Please look up the
function groups CFG1 and CFG2 for more functions for
the general instrument setup (please refer to chapter
5.15 General configuration).
USM 35X
5-43
Operation
When adjusted to flank or jflank the sound path measurement is made at the point of intersection of the
monitor gate with the rising flank of the first echo in the
gate.
A Attention:
The highest echo in the gate does not have to be the
echo for which the sound path has been measured. This
may lead to false echo evaluation!
5-44
USM 35X
Operation
In TOF mode peak the sound path and amplitude measurement is made at the maximum of the highest echo
in the gate.
5-45
Operation
A Attention:
In any case, the adjustment of the measuring point for
calibration and for the subsequent test use must always be identical. Otherwise measurement errors may
occur.
Select the TOF function.
Use the right-hand rotary knob to select the required
setting.
Sa
Sb
ba
Ha %
Hb %
Ha dB
Hb dB
R-start
R-end
La
Lb
Lc
Ha
Hb
ha
hb
Rs
Re
La
Lb
Lc
Da
Operation
Db
Pa
Pb
Db
Pa
Pb
General:
Ra
Ra
Rb
Rb
Alarm
ERS
ER
Gt dB
Gt
GrdB
Gr
Hb %crv Cb
DGS-Crv Dc
class
DAC dB db
USM 35X
H Note:
If you use the Data Logger option, values for the C gate
as well as a few special values for the Data Logger are
added to the existing ones, see chapter Option Data
Logger.
cl
Al
5-47
Operation
H Note:
Read chapter 5.12 to learn how to load a saved data
set. As a restored data set is displayed with a frozen
key first.
A-scan, press the
envelop (echo dynamics)
The echo envelope is shown as a dotted line additionally to the A-scan.
peak b (maximum display)
You can use this function to record and document
(as well as to save if required) the peaked, maximum
echo display. With the B gate active, the A-scan with
the highest echo amplitude (recording of maximum
display) is shown as a dotted line additionally to the
live A-scan when peaking an echo display (in B
gate). This A-scan becomes the statically frozen
A-scan by pressing the
key, and it can then be
evaluated accordingly.
USM 35X
Operation
H Note:
If you are using a Data Logger option, you also have the
function cfreeze (for C gate) at your disposal.
MEAS-P4
5-49
Operation
H Note:
As an alternative, you can display a scale in the measurement line (ref. function SCALE).
H Note:
Double assignment of the function FILLED/VGA. Toggle
between the two functions by repeatedly pressing the
corresponding key .
5-50
USM 35X
Operation
VGA
H Note:
If the function COLOR is active, the filled area is also
displayed in different colors.
Select the function FILLED.
Use the right-hand rotary knob to set the function to
on or off.
H Note:
You should only switch the VGA output on if you aim to
transfer the display contents to an external instrument.
If the VGA output is switched off, the current consumption is reduced and the operating time is extended in
battery operation.
Select the function VGA.
Use the right-hand rotary knob to set the function to
on or off.
SCHEME
You have a choice between four color schemes. The
color scheme determines the color of all displays and
that of the background. You cannot vary the colors of
gates because they are fixed as follows:
Gate A red
Gate B green
Gate C blue
USM 35X
5-51
Operation
H Note:
All color schemes are suitable for indoor use. For outdoor use, we recommend the color schemes 3 and 4.
div.
H Note:
5-52
USM 35X
Operation
General configuration
Functions of
CFG1
Dialog language
Unit
Baud rate
Printer selection
Assignment of the
key
CFG2:
Date
Time
Analog output
Horn
Evaluation mode
H Note:
Double assignment of the functions DIALOG/UNIT and
DATE/TIME. Toggle between the two functions by repeatedly pressing the corresponding key .
5-53
Operation
General configuration
Portuguese
Dutch
Swedish
Slovenian
Romanian
Finnish
Czech
Danish
Hungarian
Croatian
Russian
Slovakian
Norwegian
Polish
Japanese
Chinese
Serbian
A Attention:
You should always make your decision on the units
immediately when starting to work with the USM 35X. If
you change the unit, all current settings are deleted,
and the basic setup is loaded.
Select the function UNIT.
Use the right-hand rotary knob to select the required
unit.
To avoid any accidental deleting of values, the
measurement line will display a safety prompt:
Change unit?
5-54
USM 35X
Operation
General configuration
H Note:
In this function you can select the baud rate for the
serial port transmission. You have a choice between
300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, and
57600 Baud.
Epson
HP LaserJet
HP DeskJet
Seiko DPU 41x
Seiko DPU 3445
HP LaserJet 1200 series
HP DeskJet 1200 series
USM 35X
key)
When the
key is pressed, data are output to the
RS232 interface and transferred to a printer or a PC.
You can use the function COPYMOD to choose the
data to be transferred when the
key is pressed. You
have the following setting options:
hardcpy
Hardcopy of the screen contents
report
Test report with A-scan, all relevant settings for the
inspection and space for hand-written remarks
meas P5
The magnified value given at the right upper corner of
the A-scan
5-55
Operation
General configuration
meas P1
The measured value given at position 1 in the
measurement line
pardump
All instrument functions with the current settings
PCX
Screen contents as a PCX-format file. To transfer the
data to the PC, you will need a terminal program.
store
The current instrument setting is stored to the
selected (free) data set, and the data set number
(DAT-#) is automatically increased.
datalog (only with Data Logger option)
The selected job is printed out as a report including
all measured values.
off
The key is deactivated.
special
as setting hardcpy. After printout of the screen
contents no form feed, every press on the key prints
out the next hardcopy on the same page (three or
four hardcopies depending on the printer).
5-56
H Note:
Please also refer to chapter 6 Documentation.
Select the function COPYMOD.
Use the right-hand rotary knob to set the required
assignment for the key.
USM 35X
Operation
General configuration
H Note:
ANAMOD
A Attention:
For a correct documentation always make sure that you
are using correctly set time and date values. Be aware
that the USM 35X displays the year as a two digit number!
hi volt
The analog output supplies 5 volts.
lo volt
The analog output supplies 0 volt.
5-57
Operation
General configuration
HORN
This is where you can choose a method for the evaluation of the measured reflector echo. Depending on the
instrument version used, you have various methods to
choose from.
H Note:
AWS
Rating of welds according to AWS D1.1
Error alarms can be triggered unter certain circumstances. These are caused by intermediate conditions in
instrument operation occuring when the instrument is
used, i.e. when function parameters are changed. Possible alarms occuring during instrument operation
(setting of functions) are to be ignored.
5-58
USM 35X
Operation
H Note:
You will find a description of the
key (setting of the
dB incrementation for gain) on page 5-5; the
key,
which you will need for printing out your test report, is
described in chapter 6 Documentation.
Freeze
The
key enables you to store (freeze) the displayed
image on the screen. Gate parameters may still be
changed in order to evaluate any signal being displayed
in the frozen screen. The measurement resolution is
only 0.5 % of the displayed range.
Press
if you want to store (freeze) a current
display.
The key
Press
You can use this key to save measured values and Ascans. In addition, it serves for recording echoes, for
example as a reference echo.
Press the key
in order to save a measured value
or to record an echo.
USM 35X
5-59
Operation
H Note:
If you are using the Data Logger option, youll find more
status symbols, see chapter Option Data Logger.
LEDs
Symbol
Description
Status symbols
Gate alarm.
Symbol
Description
H Note:
Error alarms can be triggered unter certain circumstances. These are caused by intermediate conditions in instrument operation occuring when the instrumet is used,
i.e. when function parameters are changed. Possible
alarms occuring during instrument operation (setting
of functions) are to be ignored.
5-60
USM 35X
Operation
H Note:
A distance-amplitude curve, which is recorded with defined reference reflectors, graphically displays these
influences.
If you use a reference block having artificial flaws when
recording a DAC you will be able to apply these echo
amplitudes for the evaluation of discontinuities without
any further correction. The reference block should be
made of the same material as the test object.
USM 35X
5-61
Operation
H Note:
H Note:
off
No DAC is active.
DAC
The already saved distance-amplitude curve is
displayed on the screen, or a new DAC is recorded.
TCG
An existing DAC (at least 2 reference points) is
displayed as a horizontal TCG line.
5-62
USM 35X
Operation
Before starting to record a reference curve, the instrument must be correctly calibrated (ref. section
5.7 Calibrating the USM 35X).
The moment a new curve is recorded, a possibly already existing curve must be deleted. If necessary,
make sure that the old curve has been stored in a free
data set before starting to record a new curve!
Peak the next reference echo, and repeat the recording process for other curve points. The number in the
function DACECHO is increased by 1 with each
recording.
A Attention:
H Note:
If the message Echo is not valid appears, the reference point could not be recorded. Check the gate position as well as the height of the reference echo and
repeat the recording.
As soon as you have recorded at least two curve reference points. Your DAC is already active (please see
previous section). You can record a maximum of
10 curve reference points.
5-63
Operation
This function enables you to compensate for the transfer losses in the material under test. This correction is
necessary if test object and reference block have different surface qualities.
You have to find out the adjustment value for the compensation of transfer losses by experiments. The gain is
varied accordingly in this connection, the curve line
remains the same.
Select the function T-CORR.
Use the right-hand rotary knob to select the required
setting.
In order to delete the complete DAC, turn the righthand rotary knob upward (clockwise). The message
Do you want to delete all DAC echoes? appears
in the measurement line.
Press the
key in order to delete all echoes, or
press another key in order to cancel the process of
deleting.
5-64
USM 35X
Operation
USM 35X
5-65
Operation
In general changing the delay line automatically influences the shape of the sound beam, and this would
theoretically require a new DAC recording. However, a
small change of the probe delay, which typically occurs
with normal wear during inspection, has no significant
influence on the programmed distance law.
A Attention:
A recorded DAC will no longer be valid, in case you
change the probe delay to a larger value, e.g. by adding
an additional delay line to the probe after the DAC has
been recorded without the delay line in place.
The same applies for immersion testing: the DAC recording must be performed when the final water delay is
set.
In flank mode the TOF reads the first echo in the gate,
but the amplitude will be measured at the highest peak
in the gate which possibly might belong to another signal. For a better identification of the TOF and amplitude
measurement the instrument's SW has been improved
and indicates the TOF measurement point with the gate
cursor , and the amplitude with the second gate cursor .
5-66
USM 35X
Operation
A Attention:
Switching to flank mode when DAC/TCG is active may
lead to the following effects:
Sound path readings may be affected by an error due
to the fact that the instrument had previously been
calibrated in peak mode.
In case more than one echo is in the gate, TOF (e.g.
sound path) and amplitude reading may no longer
belong to the same echo.
USM 35X
5-67
Operation
DAC according to JIS Z3060-2002 (only USM 35X DAC and USM 35S)
You can use this function to activate the DAC. The following settings are available:
off
No DAC is active.
DAC
DAC according to JIS with 6 curves. The first 4 curves
are identified with the letters L, M, H and U dedicated
to these curves, and therefore move with any gain
change.
In JISDAC also the echo evaluation in classes can be
performed. The flaw class depends on the position of
the echo peak within the first 4 curves:
H Note:
Double assignment of the functions DACMOD/BOLDLI
and T-CORR/OFFSET. Toggle between the two functions
by repeatedly pressing the corresponding key .
class I:
class II:
class III:
tion level)
class IV:
5-68
USM 35X
Operation
DAC according to JIS Z3060-2002 (only USM 35X DAC and USM 35S)
A Attention:
Before starting to record a reference curve, the instrument must be correctly calibrated (ref. section 5.7
Calibrating the USM 35X).
The moment a new curve is recorded, a possibly already existing curve must be deleted. If necessary,
make sure that the old curve has been stored in a free
data set before starting to record a new curve!
Select the function DACMOD.
Use the right-hand rotary knob to set the function to
DAC. The function DACECHO is set to 0 since there
is no previously recorded echo.
5-69
Operation
DAC according to JIS Z3060-2002 (only USM 35X DAC and USM 35S)
Peak the next reference echo, and repeat the recording process for other curve points. The number in the
function DACECHO is increased by 1 with each
recording.
H Note:
If the message Echo is not valid appears, the reference point could not be recorded. Check the gate position as well as the height of the reference echo and
repeat the recording.
5-70
USM 35X
Operation
DAC according to JIS Z3060-2002 (only USM 35X DAC and USM 35S)
USM 35X
5-71
Operation
DAC according to JIS Z3060-2002 (only USM 35X DAC and USM 35S)
5-72
USM 35X
Operation
DAC according to JIS Z3060-2002 (only USM 35X DAC and USM 35S)
In general changing the delay line automatically influences the shape of the sound beam, and this would
theoretically require a new DAC recording. However, a
small change of the probe delay, which typically occurs
with normal wear during inspection, has no significant
influence on the programmed distance law.
A Attention:
A recorded DAC will no longer be valid, in case you
change the probe delay to a larger value, e.g. by adding
an additional delay line to the probe after the DAC has
been recorded without the delay line in place.
The same applies for immersion testing: the DAC recording must be performed when the final water delay is
set.
In flank mode the TOF reads the first echo in the gate,
but the amplitude will be measured at the highest peak
in the gate which possibly might belong to another signal. For a better identification of the TOF and amplitude
measurement the instrument's SW has been improved
and indicates the TOF measurement point with the gate
cursor , and the amplitude with the second gate cursor .
USM 35X
5-73
Operation
DAC according to JIS Z3060-2002 (only USM 35X DAC and USM 35S)
A Attention:
A Attention:
USM 35X
Operation
5-75
Operation
A Attention:
An existing DGS setup will no longer be valid, in case
you change the probe delay to a larger value, e.g. by
adding an additional delay line to the probe after the
DGS reference echo has been recorded without the
delay line in place.
USM 35X
Operation
USM 35X
A Attention:
Switching to flank mode when DGS is active may lead
to the following effects:
Sound path readings may be affected by an error due
to the fact that the instrument had previously been
calibrated in peak mode.
In case more than one echo is in the gate, TOF (e.g.
sound path) and amplitude reading may no longer
belong to the same echo.
5-77
Operation
DGSMEN>
Calling the DGS menu
DGSMEN>
Switching on/off the
DGS evaluation mode
T-CORR>
Setting the transfer
correction
OFFSET>
Activating the multi-curve
display mode
USM 35X
Operation
USM 35X
5-79
Operation
Example
USM 35X
Operation
Evaluation of reflectors
again.
Taking the general DGS diagram as a basis, the instrument calculates the required test sensitivity for displaying the 3 mm curve with its maximum at 80 % screen
height, and sets this value. The current gain is set to 0
during this. In the case of subsequent gain variations,
the curve is automatically adapted.
USM 35X
5-81
Operation
5-82
USM 35X
Operation
Transfer correction
Sound attenuation
USM 35X
The DGS curve now includes the effect of sound attenuation. An active sound attenuation correction is indicated in the measurement line by a highlighted A.
The sound attenuation in the reference block can only
be set prior to recording the reference echo. Therefore,
an error message is displayed here if an attempt is
5-83
Operation
made to change the value because, in fact, a valid reference echo already exists.
In addition, a different reference reflector type has been
used in the DGS menu below: instead of a backwall, a
circular disk (flat-bottom hole) having a diameter of
3 mm has been set in this case. In this case, of course,
the reference echo has to be received from a 3 mm circular disk.
A side-drilled hole can also be used as a further reference reflector with some limitations. It must have a
diameter corresponding to at least 1.5 times the wavelength used, and the distance must be 1.5 times the
near-field length. The USM 35X S will check these conditions if you aim to use a side-drilled hole as reference
reflector, and will issue an error message if required.
5-84
USM 35X
Operation
Probe
Wavelength
in steel
[mm]
Minimum Diameter
side-drilled hole
[mm]
Minimum Distance
in steel
[mm]
B1S
6.0
9.0
23
35
B2S
3.0
4.5
45
68
B4S
1.5
2.3
90
135
MB 2 S
3.0
4.5
12
MB 4 S
1.5
2.3
15
23
MB 5 S
1.2
1.8
20
30
MWB ...-2
1.6
2.4
15
23
MWB ...-4
0.8
1.2
30
45
SWB ...-2
1.6
2.4
39
59
SWB ...-5
0.7
1.1
98
147
WB ...-1
3.3
5.0
45
68
WB ...-2
1.6
2.4
90
135
USM 35X
5-85
Operation
Probe
length
Wavelength
Focal
H Note:
in steel
[mm]
in steel
[mm]
MSEB 2
3.0
8 2
MSEB 4
1.5
10 2
MSEB 4 0
1.5
18 4
MSEB 5
1.2
10 2
SEB 1
5.9
20 4
SEB 2 KF 5
3.0
6 2
SEB 4 KF 8
1.5
6 2
SEB 2
3.0
15 3
SEB 4
1.5
12 2
5-86
You can only carry out a DGS evaluation with one of the
available dual element probes, if the material velocity is
in between 5330 m/s and 6500 m/s.
USM 35X
Documentation
USM 35X
6-1
Documentation
Printing data
Baud rate
Word length
Parity
none (fixed)
Stop bits
2 (fixed)
6-2
USM 35X
Documentation
Printing data
Use
to select the function COPYMOD, and then
use the right-hand rotary knob to select the setting:
hardcpy, report, meas P5 (enlarged value in A-scan),
meas P1 (measured value at position 1), pardump
(function list), datalog (Data Logger job including
measured values), special (several A-scans on one
page).
H Note:
The setting PCX generates a PCX-format file which you
can transfer to a PC by means of a suitable program
capable of receiving and storing data.
Printing
If you have connected, prepared and activated the
printer, just press the
key.
The report is printed out.
If you have selected the setting special, press the
key again for each A-scan that you want to print out.
USM 35X
6-3
Documentation
6-4
USM 35X
USM 35X
7-1
A Attention:
Do not use any methyl alcohol, solvents, or dye penetrant cleaners!
The plastic parts can be damaged or embrittled by this.
7-2
USM 35X
A Attention:
7-3
A Attention:
Leaking batteries may cause severe damages to the
instrument! You should always only use leak-proof
batteries and remove them from the instrument after
turning it off.
H Note:
Used batteries are special waste and have to be
disposed of according to legal requirements!
In the interest of environmental protection, we recommend that you only use rechargeable batteries.
7-4
USM 35X
Maintenance
7.3 Maintenance
The USM 35X requires basically no maintenance.
A Attention:
Repair work may only be carried out by members of
authorized Service staff of GE Inspection Technologies.
USM 35X
7-5
Recycling
7.4 Recycling
General view of the device
In the following you find an instrument overview as well as guidelines and notes for recycling and waste disposal of
the components.
7-6
USM 35X
Recycling
No.
Recycling/material code
Description
Lithium-ion battery
LCD - display
>PC< / Brass
4
5
6
7
8
9
Stainless steel
Aluminium
>PC<
Stainless steel
>PC<
Aluminium
USM 35X
7-7
Recycling
7-8
USM 35X
Recycling
No.
Recycling/material code
2
3
Lithium-ion battery
LCD - display
USM 35X
Description
In order to remove the LCD-Display the upper housing has to be withdrawn
first. After loosing 6 screws on the bottom side and one further in batterycompartment, the complete upper housing can be taken away.
In order to open the compartment at the bottom of the equipment, the quick
acting closures have to be actuated.
Inside the battery compartment. Can easily be removed after opening the
battery cover.
Fluorescent lamps of the LCD display contain trance amounts (0 0.5 mg)
of Mercury (Hg).
7-9
Recycling
7-10
USM 35X
Recycling
No.
Recycling/material code
Description
>PC< / Brass
2
3
4
5
Circuit boards
Aluminium
Stainless steel
>PC<
USM 35X
7-11
Recycling
Weight
approx. (kg)
Description
USM 35X
Recycling
Recycling/material code
Weight
approx. (kg)
Description
Composite materials*:
Membrane keypad
subtotal
0.20
0.20
Total
2.20
0.16
2.36
USM 35X
7-13
7-14
USM 35X
USM 35X
8-1
8.1
Interfaces
Interfaces
The USM 35X presents different interfaces for the connection of external units and for the data exchange. All
interfaces are located at the instrument front. The following figure gives an overview of the position of interfaces.
8-2
USM 35X
Interfaces
USM 35X
8-3
8.2
I/O interface
I/O interface
8-4
USM 35X
I/O interface
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
SAP
alarm A
alarm B
unassigned
unassigned
TDR
Analog output, amplitude or time of flight
(selectable via remote-control code, see
chapter 8.4 Remote Control)
GND
Signal direction
Level
output
output
output
input
output
TTL
TTL
TTL
white
grey
yellow
pink
black
blue
green
ground
brown
USM 35X
8-5
8.3
RS 232 interface
RS 232 interface
The USM 35X has a RS 232 interface for remote control and documentation (report printout).
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
unassigned
RXD
TXD
DTR
ground
DSR
RTS
CTS
unassigned
Signal direction
Level
input
output
output
input
output
input
RS 232
RS 232
RS 232
RS 232
RS 232
RS 232
RS 232
H Note:
Switch off the instrument before connecting a cable to
the RS 232 socket or before withdrawing any plugs.
8-6
USM 35X
RGB interface
8.4
RGB interface
8.5
Data exchange
H Note:
Connecting a printer or a PC
UD 20 (25-way) or UD 31 (9-way)
UD 31 (Seiko DPU) or UD 32 (Epson)
8-7
Data exchange
Printing data
Baud rate:
USM 35X
Remote control
8.6
Remote control
Examples
Setting of the display delay to 72.39 mm:
<ESC>dd 7239 <RETURN>
Setting of the display width to 72.3 mm:
The USM 35X transmits the value of a function multiplied by the factor of 100. The entry of a value must be
done multiplied by the factor of 100.
8-9
Remote control
8-10
USM 35X
Remote control
With:
ESC
AB
CR
|_|
LF
USM 35X
8-11
Remote control
Transmission timing
As soon as the instrument has received the ESC
command, is will return the * which then will be
displayed on PC screen.
Then you key in the wanted remote code according
to the given table. The instrument echoes your
entries.
Finally you hit the [CR]-key on your keyboard or
send the CR-command (closing the remote
command).
The instrument will now return a blank, then the
related function value which may consist of several
Bytes, then the end of text character, and finally
the carriage return and the line feed character.
8-12
USM 35X
Remote control
Example:
Request RANGE value from the USM 35X
Remote code of measurement position 2 is E2 (evaluation 2). E2 = 10.81 means 10.81 mm (here sound
path of the echo in gate A had been displayed). Please
note that all readings are shown in that applicable
decimal format where the decimal separator is a dot.
USM 35X
8-13
Remote control
8-14
USM 35X
Remote control
Transfer of datasets
A total of 800 datasets (complete instrument setup
including A-scan) can be stored in the instrument. The
stored datasets including the actual setting (dataset # 0)
can be transferred to the PC in compressed binary
format for archiving purposes. If required, the datasets
may be downloaded back to the insturment for re-use
or echo comparison. This bi-directional dataset transfer is part of the software UltraDOC.
Actual dataset (# 0) from the instrument to the PC:
8-15
Remote control
8-16
USM 35X
Remote control
Function
Code
Range/Default
Resolution
aLOGIC
AM
0 = off
1 = pos
2 = neg
AMPLCOR**
AC
-25 to +25 dB / 0
0.1
ANAMODE
AQ
0 = 0 volt
1 = 5 volts
ANGLE
PA
0 - 90 / 0
0.1
A-SCAN
AS
0 = stndard
1 = compare
2 = envelop
3 = peak b
4 = afreeze
5 = bfreeze
6 = cfreeze***
aSTART
AD
0 - 9999 mm / 35
0 - 250" / 1.500
0.01
0.001
aTHRSH
AT
10 - 90 % / 40
-90 - -10 % additionally with rf
ATTENR
BC
0 - 1101 dB
0.1
USM 35X
8-17
Remote control
Function
Code
Range/Default
Resolution
Function
Code
Range/Default
ATT-OBJ**
AO
0 - 100 dB/m / 0
0.1
BOLDLI
DV
ATT-REF**
AR
0 - 100 dB/m / 0
0.1
aWIDTH
AW
0.1 - 9999 mm / 40
0.004 - 250" / 1.500
0.01
0.001
0 = off
1=L
2=M
3=H
4=U
5=T
6=a
BAUD-R
BR
0=0
1= 300
2 = 600
3 = 1200
4 = 2400
5 = 4800
6 = 9600
7 = 19200
8 = 38400
9 = 57600
bSTART
2D
0 - 9999 mm / 85
0 - 250" / 3.500
0.01
0.001
bTHRSH
2T
10 - 90 % / 30
-90 - -10 % additionally with rf
bWIDTH
2W
0.1 - 9999 mm / 40
0.004 - 250" / 1.500
0.01
0.001
CAL
CA
read only
COLOR
CH
0 = off
1=1
2=2
COMMENT
CO
alphanumerical input
bLOGIC
8-18
2L
0 = off
1 = pos
2 = neg
3 = a trig
Resolution
USM 35X
Remote control
Function
Code
Range/Default
Resolution
Function
Code
Range/Default
Resolution
COPYMOD
CM
0 = hardcpy
1 = report
2 = meas P1
3 = pardump
4 = PCX
5 = store
6 = datalog***
7 = off
8 = special
D eff**
XD
3 - 35 mm / 9.7
0.120 - 1.400" / 0.380
(only for probe-# 0)
0.01
0.001
D-DELAY
DD
-10 - 1024 mm / 0
-0.3 - 40" / 0
0.01
0.001
DELALL
EX
0 = off
1 = on
DELETE
EA
0 = off
1 = on
DEL-VEL**
VV
DGS-CRV**
DU
0.5 - 35 mm / 3.0
0.02 - 1.400 / 0.1
0.01
0.001
DGSMENU
T5
0 = off
1 = on
DGSMOD**
DS
0 = off
1 = on
DGS-REF**
DR
0 = off
1 = on
DACECHO*
TE
0 - 10 / 0
DACMOD*
TM
0 = off
1 = DAC
2 = TCG
DAMPING
PG
0 = low
1 = high
DATE
DE
numerical input
e.g. 26-01-99
DATNAME
DN
alphanumerical input
DBSTEP
ST
6.5 ... 20 dB
USM 35X
0.1
8-19
Remote control
Function
Code
Range/Default
Resolution
Function
Code
Range/Default
Resolution
DIALOG
DG
0 = German
1 = English
2 = French
3 = Italian
4 = Spanish
5 = Portuguese
6 = Dutch
7 = Swedish
8 = Slovenian
9 = Romanian
10 = Finnish
11 = Czech
12 = Danish
13 = Hungarian
14 = Croatian
15 = Russian
16 = Slovakian
17 = Norwegian
18 = Polish
19 = Japanese
20 = Chinese
21 = Serbian
DUAL
DM
0 = off
1 = on
EVAMOD
EM
0 = DAC
1 = DGS
2 = REF
5 = JISDAC
FILLED
FI
0 = off
1 = on
FINE G
FG
5 - +5 / 0
FLAWIND
FB
alphanumerical input
FLAWLEN
FL
0 - 999 mm / 0
0 - 40" / 0
FREQU
FR
0.1 / 0.01
0 = 0.5 - 4 MHz
1
1 = 2 - 20 MHz
2 = 0.8 - 8 MHz
3 = 0.2 - 1 MHz
4 = 1 MHz narrow band filter
5 = 2 MHz narrow band filter
6 = 2.25 MHz narrow band filter
7 = 4 MHz narrow band filter
8 = 5 MHz narrow band filter
9 = 10 MHz narrow band filter
DIAMET
OD
DIR
T3
0 = off
1 = on
8-20
0.01
0.001
USM 35X
Remote control
Function
Code
Range/Default
Resolution
Function
Code
Range/Default
Resolution
GAIN
DB
0 - 110 dB / 30
0.1
P-DELAY
PD
0 - 199.99 s / 0
0.01
HORN
HO
0 = off
1 = on
POWER
PI
0 = low
1 = high
PRBFREQ**
XF
0.04
INDICAR
BA
-1101 - 1101 dB
0.1
PRBNAME**
PN
alphanumerical input
LIGHT
LT
0 = off
1 = on
PREVIEW
T2
0 = off
1 = on
MAGNIFY
MA
0 = off
1 = aGAT
2 = bGAT
PRF-MOD
PF
MEAS-P1
MEAS-P2
MEAS-P3
MEAS-P4
M1
M2
M3
M4
MTLVEL
SV
1
0.1
10 steps:
0 = step 1
1 = step 2
2 = step 3
3 = step 4
4 = step 5
5 = step 6
6 = step 7
7 = step 8
8 = step 9
9 = step 10
OBJECT
OB
alphanumerical input
OFFSET*
TO
0 - 14 dB / 0
OPERAT
PE
alphanumerical input
USM 35X
PRINTER
0.5
PR
0 = Epson
1 = HP Laserjet
2 = HP Deskjet
3 = DPU-41x
4 = HP Laserjet 1200 series
5 = HP Deskjet 1200 series
6 = DPU-345
8-21
Code
Range/Default
PROBE-#**
PB
RANGE
RATING
8-22
DW
BD
Remote control
Resolution
Function
Code
Range/Default
Resolution
RECALL
RD
0 = off
1 = on
RECTIFY
RF
0 = full-w
1= pos hw
2 = neg hw
3 = rf
REFECHO
RC
0 = no ref.
1 = ref. stored
REFECHO**
RE
0 = BW
1 = SDH
2 = FDH
REFMODE
RO
0 = off
1 = on
0.01
0.001
REFRNCER
BB
0 - 1101 dB
0.1
REFSIZE**
RS
0.5 - 10 mm / 3
0.01
2 - 20 / 0.8 - 8 MHz:
0.5 - 1420 mm / 250
0.02 - 56" / 10
0.01
0.001
REJECT
RJ
0 - 80 % / 0
SCALE
SE
-1101 - 1101 db
0.1
0 = measval
1 = snd-pth.
2 = div.
USM 35X
Remote control
Function
Code
Range/Default
SCHEME
CS
0 = green/black
1 = orange/black
2 = black/white
3 = black/yellow
S-DISP
USM 35X
VS
0=off
2=Sb
4=Sc-a***
6=Sb-a***
8=Hb %
10=Ha dB
12=Hc dB***
14=R-end
16=Db
18=Pa
20=Pc***
22=Rb
24=ERS
26=Ha %crv
28=Hc %crv***
30=DGS-Crv
32=freeLoc***
34=freeLoJ
36=La
38=Lc
40=Defdpth
42=DAC dB
44=Gr dB
Resolution
1=Sa
1
3=Sc***
5=Sc-b***
7=Ha %
9=Hc %***
11=Hb dB
13=R-start
15=Da
17=Dc***
19=Pb
21=Ra
23=Rc***
25=Gt dB
27=Hb %crv
29=Alarm
31=freeJob***
33=freeAsc***
35=lastLoc
37=Lb
39=Gatewid
41=class
43=LOC-#
Function
Code
Range/Default
SETTING
T4
0 = off
1 = on
SET-#
ND
1 - 800 / 1
S-REF1
R1
0 - 5000 mm / 50
0 - 200" / 2.0
0.01
0.001
S-REF2
R2
0 - 5000 mm / 100
0 - 200" / 4.0
0.01
0.001
STO-INF
SC
0 = off
1 = on
STORE
SD
0 = off
1 = on
SURFACE
SU
alphanumerical input
T-CORR *
DC
-24 - +24 dB / 0
TESTINF
T1
0 = off
1 = on
THICKNE
TH
1 - 9999 mm / 25
0.05 - 400" / 1
Resolution
0.5
0.01
0.001
8-23
Remote control
Function
Code
Range/Default
TIME
TI
TOF
AF
0 = flank
1 = peak
2 = jflank
UNIT
UN
0 = mm
1 = inch
VGA
VG
0 = off
1 = on
Resolution
X-POS
XP
0 - 999 mm / 0
0 - 40" / 0
0.01
0.001
X-VALUE
XV
0 - 100 mm / 0
0 - 40" / 0
0.01
0.001
0 - 999 mm / 0
0 - 40" / 0
0.01
0.001
Y-POS
8-24
YP
Function/description
<
>
AG
AP
DA
DV
Send the DAC points in tics and dB, DAC, read only
E1
E2
E3
E4
E5
EL
USM 35X
Remote control
Code
Function/description
Code
Function/description
EV
TZ
Zoom on/off:
0 = off
1 = on
UD
HD
UR
I1
I2
ID
RG
SL
TF
Freeze on/off:
0 = off
1 = on
USM 35X
8-25
Remote control
Code
Range
Left-hand
rotary knob/
gain
G+
G-
increment
decrement
Right-hand
rotary knob
K+
K-
increment
decrement
dB-STEP
0 = 0.0
1 = 0.5
2 = 1.0
3 = 2.0
4 = 6.0
5 = 6.5 20
FREEZE
off / on
ZOOM
off / on
COPY
off / on
8-26
Key
Function
Code
Range
ENTER
off / on
level
10
Key
USM 35X
Remote control
Function
Code
Function
BASE
MEAS
PULS
MSEL
RECV
LCD
aGAT
CFG1
bGAT
CFG2
CAL
REF/DAC/
DGS/JDAC
TRIG
MEM
DATA
USM 35X
Key
Function
Key
Key
Code
Code
first
second
third
fourth
8-27
Remote control
A Attention:
In rare cases concerning remote control sequences,
reading measurement values directly after changing a
function value in the USM 35X, there could be errors as
long as the instrument has not ended setting the value.
In such cases, additional commands must be inserted
into the remote control sequence before the measurement values are read.
Example:
If you create a remote control sequence, by which the
sound path of an echo is read after freezing the Ascan, the command chain would be as follows:
Command
<ESC>F<RETURN>
<ESC>E3<RETURN>
<ESC>F<RETURN>
...
8-28
Answer
Description
50,74
A-scan freeze
Read sound path
Disable A-scan freeze
In the interests of security, insert additional read commands before reading the sound path, e.g.:
Command
Answer
Description
...
<ESC>F<RETURN>
<ESC>DB<RETURN>
<ESC>DB<RETURN>
<ESC>DB<RETURN>
<ESC>DB<RETURN>
<ESC>E3<RETURN>
<ESC>F<RETURN>
...
580
580
580
580
50,74
A-scan freeze
Read dB setting
Read dB setting
Read dB setting
Read dB setting
Read sound path
Disable A-scan freeze
USM 35X
Appendix
USM 35X
9-1
Appendix
Function directory
Function group
Description
aLOGIC
aGAT
AMPLCOR**
DGS
Amplitude correction
ANAMOD
CFG2
ANGLE
TRIG
A-SCAN
MEAS
aSTART
aGAT
aTHRSH
aGAT
ATTEN
DGS
9-2
Function
Function group
ATT-REF**
DGS
ATT-OBJ**
DGS
aWIDTH
aGAT
BAUD-R
CFG1
bLOGIC
bGAT
BOLDLI
JDAC
bSTART
bGAT
bTHRSH
bGAT
bWIDTH
bGAT
CAL
CAL
Semiautomatic calibration
COLOR
TRIG
Marking of legs
COMMENT
DATA
Comment
Description
USM 35X
Appendix
Function directory
Function
Function group
Description
Function
COPYMOD
CFG1
Assignment of the
key
DACECHO*
DAC/JDAC
Function group
Description
DGS-CRV**
DGS
DGSMENU**
DGS
DACMODE*
DAC/JDAC
DAMPING
PULS
DGSMODE**
DGS
Activating/Deactivating DGS
evaluation mode
DATE
CFG2
Current date
DGS-REF**
DGS
dBSTEP
RECV
CFG1
D-DELAY
BASE
TRIG
D eff**
DGS
DELALL
MEM
DIR
DATA
Dataset directory
DELETE
MEM
DUAL
PULS
DEL-VEL**
DGS
EVAMOD
CFG2
USM 35X
9-3
Appendix
Function
Function directory
Function group
Description
Function
Function group
Description
MEAS-P1
MEAS-P2
MEAS-P3
MEAS-P4
MSEL
MTLVEL
BASE
OBJECT
DATA
Object description
OFFSET*
DAC/JDAC
OPERAT
DATA
FILLED
LCD
FINE G
RECV
FLAWLEN
DATA
Flawlength
FREQU
RECV
GAIN
left-hand
rotary knob
HORN
CFG2
P-DELAY
BASE
INDICA
AWS
Flaw gain in dB
for AWS evaluation
POWER
PULS
LIGHT
LCD
PRBFREQ**
DGS
Probe frequency
PRBNAME**
DGS
Probe name
MAGNIFY
MEAS
Gate spreading
PREVIEW
DATA
9-4
USM 35X
Appendix
Function directory
Function
Function group
Description
Function
Function group
PRF-MOD
Description
PULS
REFRNCE
AWS
Reference gain in dB
for AWS evaluation
PROBE-#**
DGS
Probe number
REFSIZE**
DGS
PRINTER
CFG1
REJECT
RECV
Suppression of unwanted or
spurious echo indications
RANGE
BASE
SCALE
LCD
RATING
AWS
SCHEME
LCD
RECALL
MEM
MEAS
RECTIFY
RECV
Selection of rectification
REFECHO
REF
SET-#
MEM
SETTING
DATA
REFECHO**
DGS
S-REF1
S-REF2
CAL
REFMOD
REF
STO-INF
DATA
USM 35X
9-5
Appendix
Function
Function directory
Function group
Description
Function
Function group
X-VALUE
TRIG
Y-POS
DATA
Y-position coordinate
STORE
MEM
SURFACE
DATA
Condition of surface
T-CORR*
DAC/AVG/
JDAC
TESTINF
DATA
THICKNE
TRIG
TIME
CFG2
Current time
TOF
MEAS
UNIT
CFG1
VGA
LCD
X-POS
DATA
X-position coordinate
9-6
Description
USM 35X
Appendix
EC declaration of conformity
USM 35X
9-7
Appendix
Manufacturer/Service addresses
9.3 Manufacturer/
Service addresses
9-8
Service-Center
Robert-Bosch-Str. 3
50354 Hrth
GERMANY
or:
Postfach 1363
50330 Hrth
GERMANY
Phone +49 (0) 22 33 - 601 111
Fax
+49 (0) 22 33 - 601 402
USM 35X
Appendix
Manufacturer/Service addresses
France
USA
GE Inspection Technologies, LP
50 Industrial Park Road
Lewistown, PA 17044
USA
Great Britain
GE Inspection Technologies
892 Charter Avenue
Canley
Coventry CV4 8AF
GREAT BRITAIN
Phone +44 845 - 130 - 3925
Fax
+44 845 - 130 - 5775
USM 35X
9-9
Appendix
32
23
31
5
4
33
24
35
25
34
9-10
USM 35X
Appendix
50
10
11
37
38
54
2
12
53
30
3
USM 35X
9-11
Appendix
21
27
51
20
26
28
9
36
52
8
22
29
9-12
USM 35X
USM 35X
Issue 06, 11/2007
16
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
4
2
2
33
35
36
37
38
50
51
52
53
54
-
34
32
2
2
31
22
21
20
30
29
12
11
28
10
27
26
25
24
36162-3.220
36161-3.220
23
36160-3.220
Id.-No.
35258-2.380
18906-7.139
103120-7.137
14520-7.820
101067-7.232
100874-7.232
12326-7.139
36056-6.530
36071-6.070
35634-6.650
35629-6.640
34882-6.640
34994-6.640
18672-7.820
35301-6.640
34796-6.600
35633-6.600
35631-6.600
35622-6.600
35621-6.600
35612-6.600
35253-6.540
36059-6.630
34809-6.020
102044-6.020
102043-6.020
103138-6.020
06650-7.130
36070-3.180
36128-3.220
35636-3.180
35451-3.180
35635-3.180
35632-3.160
35593-3.120
36166-3.110
36165-3.190
36164-3.130
Rubber foot
Converter
LCD-Display
Locking screw
Sealing screw
Isolation foil
Clamp, upper
Clamp, lower
Pressure devices
Ratchet disk
Contact plate
Cover
Mounting bracket
Handle
Rotatable knob
Spacer sleeve
Spacer (8 mm)
BNC-Connector
Membrane keypad
Connector-Cover, complete
36163-3.130
Description
#
1
Pos.
Remark
Appendix
9-13
9-14
USM 35X
Changes
USM 35X
10
10-1
Changes
This chapter contains information about changes and
additions made at short notice and not yet included in
the operating manual.
If none exist, the chapter remains blank.
10-2
USM 35X
Index
USM 35X
11
11-1
Index
a trig
Triggering by an interface echo ........................... 5-15
A-Scan
Setting the A-scan .............................................. 5-48
A-scan
Setting ................................................................ 5-48
Accessories ............................................................. 2-5
Acoustic alarm ....................................................... 5-58
Activating DAC according to JIS ............................. 5-68
Additional information
Storing ................................................................. 5-39
aTHRSH
Threshold of gate A ............................................. 5-16
aWIDTH
Width of gate A ................................................... 5-16
USM 35X
Index
B
Backlight ................................................................ 5-52
BASE (function group) .............................................. 5-6
bTHRSH
Threshold of gate B ............................................. 5-16
bWIDTH
Width of gate B ................................................... 5-16
CAL
Semiautomatic calibration ......................... 5-19, 5-22
bSTART
Starting point of gate B ....................................... 5-16
USM 35X
11-3
Index
Codes
Codes for function keys ...................................... 8-26
Function codes ................................................... 8-17
Remote control ..................................................... 8-9
Coincidence ............................................................ 5-15
COLOR ................................................................... 5-33
Configuration ........................................................... 5-53
For test applications ........................................... 5-43
Configuring the measurement line .......................... 5-52
Connecting a probe ................................................... 3-7
Controls .................................................................... 4-2
COPY key
Assignment ......................................................... 5-55
COPYMOD ....................................................... 6-3, 8-8
Assignment of the COPY key ............................. 5-55
D
D-DELAY (Display starting point) .............................. 5-7
DAC (function group) .............................................. 5-61
11-4
DACECHO
Recording reference curve ................................... 5-69
DACECHO (Recording reference curve) .................. 5-63
DACMOD
Activating DAC according to JIS ......................... 5-68
DACMOD (Activating DAC) ................. 5-61, 5-68, 5-78
DACMOD (Activating DAC/TCG) ............................ 5-62
DAMPING (Probe matching) ..................................... 5-9
DATA (function group) ............................................. 5-38
Data exchange ......................................................... 8-7
Data saving ............................................................. 5-34
Data set
Deleting ............................................................... 5-35
Deleting all .......................................................... 5-36
Management ....................................................... 5-38
Recalling ............................................................. 5-36
Storing ................................................................. 5-35
Dataset
Directory ............................................................. 5-42
Preview ............................................................... 5-41
USM 35X
Index
DATE
Setting the gate .................................................. 5-56
DUAL
Pulser-receiver separation ................................... 5-10
E
EC declaration .......................................................... 9-7
Echo display ........................................................... 5-51
Enlarged echo display ......................................... 5-59
Zoom mode ........................................................... 4-3
Echo evaluation ...................................................... 5-58
Echo-start gate ............................................. 5-14, 5-15
Enlarged display
Measurement value ............................................... 4-5
Errors ........................................................................ 1-3
Evaluation logic of the gates ................................... 5-15
EVAMOD (Echo evaluation) .................................... 5-58
11-5
Index
FILLED
Echo display ....................................................... 5-51
H
HORN
Acoustic alarm .................................................... 5-58
I
Instrument
Care of the instrument ........................................... 7-2
Instrument versions ................................................... 1-8
11-6
USM 35X
Index
Intefaces
RS 232 interface ................................................... 8-6
Intensity .................................................................. 5-10
Interface echo ......................................................... 5-15
Interfaces
I/O interface .......................................................... 8-4
MAGNIFY
Gate spreading ................................................... 5-48
L
Language ...................................................... 4-12, 5-53
LCD
Color scheme ...................................................... 4-16
USM 35X
11-7
Index
MEM (function group) ............................................. 5-34
MSEL (function group) ............................................ 5-49
MTLVEL (Sound velocity) .......................................... 5-7
Multiple DAC ................................................ 5-65, 5-72
P
P-DELAY (Probe delay) ............................................ 5-8
POWER (Intensity) ................................................. 5-10
Power supply ............................................................ 3-2
PREVIEW
Dataset preview ................................................... 5-38
N
Narrow band filter .................................................... 5-13
O
OFFSET
Distance of multiple DAC .......................... 5-65, 5-72
Printer
Preparing .............................................................. 6-2
Selecting the printer driver ................................... 5-55
Operating levels
Overview ................................................................ 5-2
USM 35X
Index
Probe matching ........................................................ 5-9
USM 35X
11-9
Index
Selecting units of measurement ............................. 5-54
Symbols
In this manual ..................................................... 1-11
LED ..................................................................... 5-60
Status symbols ................................................... 5-60
SETTING
Function list ........................................................ 5-42
setting
Function list ........................................................ 5-38
Setting of gain .......................................................... 4-8
Sound attenuation (DGS) ........................................ 5-83
Sound velocity .......................................................... 5-7
Spare parts list ....................................................... 9-10
Standard package ..................................................... 2-3
Start-up ..................................................................... 3-8
Storing a data set ................................................... 5-35
Sub-D socket ............................................................ 8-6
SVEL1 (Fixed sound velocity) ................................ 5-47
11-10
T
T-CORR
Sensitivity correction (DAC) ................................ 5-64
Sensitivity correction (JDAC) .............................. 5-71
Transfer correction (DGS) ................................... 5-83
TCG ........................................................................ 5-62
Registration curve ............................................... 5-71
Temperature .............................................................. 1-6
Test report ................................................................ 6-3
Test requirements ..................................................... 1-4
TESTINF
Additional information for stored data sets .......... 5-38
TESTINF (Storing additional information) ................ 5-39
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Index
THICKNE
Material thickness ............................................... 5-32
THICKNE (Material thickness) ................................ 5-33
Threshold of the gates ............................................ 5-16
TIME
Setting the time .................................................. 5-56
TOF
Selecting the measuring point ............................. 5-44
Transfer correction (DGS) ....................................... 5-83
Transfer of datasets ................................................ 8-15
Transmission timing ............................................... 8-12
TRIG (function group) .............................................. 5-31
V
VGA ....................................................................... 5-51
W
Wall thickness .......................................................... 1-6
Waste disposal ......................................................... 7-6
Width of the gates .................................................. 5-16
X
X-position ................................................................ 5-40
X-VALUE
Of the probe ........................................................ 5-32
U
Ultrasonic testing ...................................................... 1-3
UNIT
Units of measurement ......................................... 5-54
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11-11
11-12
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