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DIO 1000
Ultrasonic Flaw Detector
Operation Manual
Version 4.0 – September 2011

SW Version: 2011.09.15
Version 4.0 – September 2011 / SW Version: 2011.09.15 Dio 1000 – Operation Manual
© STARMANS electronics, Ltd. 2011

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STATEMENT OF INSPECTION AND WARRANTY
This statement covers new instruments, electro/mechanical devices, probes, transducers and supplies
manufactured and sold by STARMANS electronics, Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as STARMANS) to an
end user in consideration of the purchase price paid.
INSPECTION
Upon receipt of the instrument, it should be examined immediately for any evidence of hidden or
external damage. Damage should be promptly reported to the carrier making delivery, as the carrier is
normally liable for such damage. All documentation, waybills and packing materials should be retained
in order to establish claims. Please, advise STARMANS at the nearest Service Center after notifying
the carrier of shipping damage so that we may assist in damage claims and supply replacement
equipment, if necessary.
LIMITED WARRANTY
STARMANS warrants its instruments to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of 24 months from the date of shipment, under conditions of normal use and service.
Batteries and other expendable items are excluded from this warranty.
Specifically excluded from this warranty is equipment that becomes defective due to:
a) normal wear,
b) damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse or negligence, and
c) attempts to modify, repair or perform internal adjustments by parties other than authorized
STARMANS service personnel.
STARMANS reserves the right to charge on a time and material basis for repairs that are necessitated
by a, b and c above. Seals may be applied in critical locations on the equipment to protect the integrity
of factory calibration and QA acceptance. The “tamper-proof” design of these seals renders them
fragile, so care should be taken not to break or remove these, as this will void the warranty.
If any of above items should prove defective within the warranty period, STARMANS will, at its option,
repair or replace them without charge, FOB the nearest STARMANS Service Center. Our policy is to
accept only prepaid shipments to our authorized service centers.
STARMANS makes no other warranty of any kind whatsoever and are no implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. STARMANS shall not be liable for any failure of the
equipment or equipment operators to discover defects in components being tested with such
equipment or for any consequential damages arising from the purchase or use of the equipment. In no
event shall damages for breach of warranty exceed the purchase price paid to STARMANS
hereunder.
STARMANS reserves the right to modify or change the specifications of its products without notice
and without incurring any responsibility for modifying previously manufactured products.
CALIBRATION INTERVALS
As the manufacturer, STARMANS electronics, Ltd. recommends that our electronic equipment be
calibrated at the end of its one year warranty period and every 12 months thereafter.

!
WARNING:
 According to EN 55022 standard, the ultrasonic flaw
detector DIO 1000 meets requirements for class A only!
 User shall undertake necessary measurements,

if reception interferences occurs.
 Power supply adapter SYS 1319-2005 shall be used for

Li-Ion battery charging only – 3,6 V DC 16 Ah. Do not use
this power supply adapter during testing.

Contents
1. DIO 1000 Introduction ........................................................................................ 9
1.1 General Description ................................................................................................. 9
1.2 Unpacking ..............................................................................................................10
1.3 Operating Environment ...........................................................................................10
1.4 Power Requirements ..............................................................................................10
1.5 Language Setting ...................................................................................................10
1.6 Default Settings ......................................................................................................10
1.7 Top Panel Connectors ............................................................................................11
2. Specifications ................................................................................................... 12
2.1 Connectors and Communication Ports....................................................................13
3. Keyboard Description ...................................................................................... 14
3.1 Power Button ..................................................................................................14

Esc
3.2 Escape Key ....................................................................................................15
3.3 Execution Keys ...............................................................................................15
3.4 Display Freeze ...............................................................................................15
3.5 Display Brightness ..........................................................................................16
3.6 Save Setup / Picture (Diskette Key) ................................................................17

3.6.1 Save Setup ..................................................................................................................... 17
3.6.2 Save Picture (Screenshot) ............................................................................................. 18
3.7 Load Setup / Picture .......................................................................................19

3.7.1 Load Setup ..................................................................................................................... 19
3.7.2 Load Picture ................................................................................................................... 19
3.8 Quick Save Picture(Screenshot) .....................................................................20
3.9 Zoom ..............................................................................................................20
3.10 ? Help ................................................................................................................21
3.11 Lock................................................................................................................22
4. Menu Description ............................................................................................. 23

4.1 Basic Menu .............................................................................................................23
4.1.1 GATE >--< ...................................................................................................................... 24
4.1.2 GATE --< ........................................................................................................................ 25
4.1.3 GATE ^ ........................................................................................................................... 25
4.1.4 TR MODE – Transmitter/Receiver Mode ....................................................................... 25
4.1.5 PROBE DELAY .............................................................................................................. 26
4.1.6 DISPLAY DELAY............................................................................................................ 26
4.1.7 GAIN ............................................................................................................................... 26
4.1.8 STEP G .......................................................................................................................... 26

4.1.9 FILTER ........................................................................................................................... 27

4.1.10 VOLTAGE....................................................................................................................... 27
4.1.11 VELOCITY ...................................................................................................................... 27
4.1.12 RANGE ........................................................................................................................... 27
4.2 HW_SET Menu .......................................................................................................28
4.2.1 BANDWIDTH .................................................................................................................. 28
4.2.2 AVERAGING .................................................................................................................. 28
4.2.3 DETECTOR .................................................................................................................... 28
4.2.4 TR MODE ....................................................................................................................... 28
4.2.5 P.WIDTH ........................................................................................................................ 28
4.2.6 ATT ................................................................................................................................. 29
4.2.7 DAMP ............................................................................................................................. 29
4.2.8 PRF ................................................................................................................................ 29
4.2.9 SPIKE/BURST ................................................................................................................ 30
4.2.10 P.FREQ .......................................................................................................................... 30
4.3 DAC Menu ..............................................................................................................31
4.3.1 GATE >--< ...................................................................................................................... 32
4.3.2 GATE --< ........................................................................................................................ 32
4.3.3 GATE ^ ........................................................................................................................... 32
4.3.4 TR MODE [BW-K1 / BW / DSR / SDH (grey)] ................................................................ 32
4.3.5 PROBE DELAY .............................................................................................................. 32
4.3.6 GAIN ............................................................................................................................... 33
4.3.7 STEP G .......................................................................................................................... 33
4.3.8 DEL #xx ADD ................................................................................................................. 33
4.3.9 TR.CORR / TRIGGER LINE / AUX LINE # .................................................................... 33
4.3.10 DAC TYPE...................................................................................................................... 33
4.4 GATES Menu .........................................................................................................34
4.4.1 GATE >--< ...................................................................................................................... 34
4.4.2 GATE --< ........................................................................................................................ 34
4.4.3 GATE ^ ........................................................................................................................... 34
4.4.4 GATE .............................................................................................................................. 34
4.4.5 GATE # ........................................................................................................................... 35
4.4.6 GAIN ............................................................................................................................... 36
4.4.7 STEP G .......................................................................................................................... 36
4.4.8 REJECT .......................................................................................................................... 36
4.4.9 THICKNESS ................................................................................................................... 36
4.4.10 VELOCITY ...................................................................................................................... 36
4.5 BSCAN Menu .........................................................................................................37
4.5.1.1 GATE >--< .............................................................................................................................. 37
4.5.1.2 GATE --< ................................................................................................................................ 37
4.5.1.3 GATE ^ ................................................................................................................................... 37
4.5.1.4 TR MODE ............................................................................................................................... 37
4.5.1.5 PROBE DELAY ...................................................................................................................... 37
4.5.1.6 GAIN ....................................................................................................................................... 38
4.5.1.7 BSCAN MAX .......................................................................................................................... 38
4.5.1.8 BSCAN MIN ............................................................................................................................ 38
4.5.1.9 THICKNESS ........................................................................................................................... 38
4.5.1.10 VELOCITY .............................................................................................................................. 38
4.5.2 BSCAN Modes ............................................................................................................... 38
4.5.3 THICKNESS – Thickness Measuring ............................................................................. 39
4.5.3.1 Using GATE 1 only (GATE 2 OFF): ........................................................................................ 39
4.5.3.2 Automatic thickness measuring mode with GATE 2 set to THICKNESS AUTO 1P-1P: ......... 40
4.5.3.3 Thickness measuring mode with GATE 2 set to THICKNESS 1P-1P:.................................... 40
4.5.4 R-G-B Palette ................................................................................................................. 40
4.5.5 BSCAN data records ...................................................................................................... 41

4.6 SETTING Menu ......................................................................................................42

4.6.1 GATE >--< ...................................................................................................................... 43
4.6.2 GATE --< ........................................................................................................................ 43
4.6.3 CURVED SURF.............................................................................................................. 43
4.6.4 DIAMETER ..................................................................................................................... 43
4.6.5 PROBE DELAY .............................................................................................................. 43
4.6.6 GAIN ............................................................................................................................... 44
4.6.7 ANGLE ........................................................................................................................... 44
4.6.8 X-VALUE ........................................................................................................................ 44
4.6.9 THICKNESS ................................................................................................................... 44
4.6.10 VELOCITY ...................................................................................................................... 44
4.7 DISPLAY Sub-Menu (SETTING) ............................................................................45
4.7.1 LANGUAGE.................................................................................................................... 45
4.7.2 UNITS ............................................................................................................................. 45
4.7.3 FILL ................................................................................................................................ 45
4.7.4 GRID ............................................................................................................................... 45
4.7.5 BSCAN MODE ............................................................................................................... 45
4.7.6 IRC ................................................................................................................................. 46
4.7.7 IRC RES ......................................................................................................................... 46
4.7.8 IRC RATE ....................................................................................................................... 46
4.7.9 PROBE BEAM ................................................................................................................ 46
4.7.10 ENVELOPE .................................................................................................................... 46
4.8 CURVES Sub-Menu (SETTING).............................................................................47
4.8.1 DGS ................................................................................................................................ 47
4.8.2 TCG ................................................................................................................................ 47
4.8.3 REF TYPE ...................................................................................................................... 47
4.8.4 REF SIZE ....................................................................................................................... 47
4.8.5 ERS DISP ....................................................................................................................... 47
4.8.6 ATT COMP ..................................................................................................................... 48
4.8.7 DAC INTERP. ................................................................................................................. 48
4.8.8 DAC MODE .................................................................................................................... 48
4.8.9 AWS MODE.................................................................................................................... 48
4.8.10 API 5UE .......................................................................................................................... 48
4.9 PROBE Sub-Menu (SETTING) ...............................................................................49
4.9.1 XTAL FREQ.................................................................................................................... 49
4.9.2 XTAL SHAPE ................................................................................................................. 49
4.9.3 Diam eff / WIDTH eff ...................................................................................................... 49
4.9.4 LENGTH eff/ Near Field ................................................................................................. 49
4.9.5 PROBE DELAY .............................................................................................................. 49
4.9.6 GAIN ............................................................................................................................... 50
4.9.7 ANGLE ........................................................................................................................... 50
4.9.8 X-VALUE ........................................................................................................................ 50
4.9.9 DELAY LEN .................................................................................................................... 50
4.9.10 DELAY VEL .................................................................................................................... 50
5. Functions of Gates ........................................................................................... 51

5.1 GATE 1...................................................................................................................51
5.1.1 Available Modes of GATE 1 ........................................................................................... 51
5.1.2 Standard Functions of GATE 1 ...................................................................................... 51
5.1.3 Functions of GATE 1 with Angle Probes ........................................................................ 52
5.1.4 Functions of GATE 1 with DAC Curve ........................................................................... 53
5.1.5 Other Functions of GATE 1 ............................................................................................ 54

5.2 GATE 2...................................................................................................................55

5.2.2 THICKNESS – AUTO 1P-1P .......................................................................................... 55
5.2.3 THICKNESS 1P-1P ........................................................................................................ 56
5.2.4 THICKNESS F-F ............................................................................................................ 56
5.2.5 THICKNESS P-P ............................................................................................................ 56
5.3 GATE 3...................................................................................................................57
5.3.2 Function of GATE 3 ........................................................................................................ 57
5.4 GATE 4...................................................................................................................58
5.4.2 Function of GATE 4 ........................................................................................................ 58
6. Functions of Analog Output ............................................................................ 59

6.1 Analog Output of Thickness Measurement .............................................................59
7. Applications ...................................................................................................... 60
7.1 Automatic Thickness Measurement ........................................................................60
7.2 Automatic Calibration of Probe Delay and Sound Velocity ......................................61
7.3 Distance-Amplitude Correction Function (DAC) ......................................................64
7.3.1 General ........................................................................................................................... 64
7.3.2 DAC Interpolation Modes (DAC INTERP.) ..................................................................... 64
7.3.3 DAC Modes (DAC MODE) ............................................................................................. 64
7.3.4 Setting of The Reference (Basic) DAC Curve (DAC TYPE 1) ....................................... 65
7.3.5 Setting of Auxiliary DAC Curves (DAC TYPE 2 to DAC TYPE 5) .................................. 66
7.3.6 JIS-DAC .......................................................................................................................... 67
7.3.7 TCG Modes (Time Corrected Gain) ............................................................................... 68
7.4 DGS Function (Distance Gain Size) ........................................................................69
7.5 AWS Mode – Evaluation of “d” value acc. to AWS Code.........................................71
7.6 API 5UE Mode – Evaluation of Indications acc. to API 5UE ....................................72
7.7 Curved Surface Metric ............................................................................................73
7.8 Some Basic Settings for Use of EMAT Probes .......................................................74
7.9 Use of Phased Array (PA) Probes ..........................................................................75
7.9.1 Initializing PA Mode ........................................................................................................ 75
7.9.2 PA Mode (Chan ALL) ..................................................................................................... 76
7.9.3 PA MODE – Chan SEL TX & RX Mode ......................................................................... 79
7.9.4 PA MODE – Chan N..M RX ALL TX............................................................................... 80
8. Management of Configuration Files (Setups) ................................................ 81

9. USB Functions ................................................................................................. 82
9.1 Save Setups To USB Memory Stick .......................................................................82
9.2 Load Setups From USB Memory Stick....................................................................82
9.3 Save Pictures (Screenshots) And Data To USB Memory Stick ...............................82
9.4 Load Records From USB Memory Stick .................................................................83
9.5 Firmware Update ....................................................................................................84
9.6 Management of User Help ......................................................................................85
10. Index .................................................................................................................. 86

1. DIO 1000 Introduction
1.1 General Description
The DIO 1000 has a large number of standard features, high contrast, high resolution
translucent color LCD display (1024×768 pixels) and the capability to store and recall
dozens instrument set-up programs, thousands A-scans, including distance
amplitude correction (DAC) and a low noise receiver with selectable RF and detected
displays.
Figure 1. DIO 1000 Front Panel
The expanded top panel has seven connectors including two LEMOs for probes
connection (plus one wide connector for PA probe – DIO 1000-PA only) and five
special connectors for synchronization, alarm and analog outputs, encoder (IRC)
connection, USB and power connector.
Notwithstanding of its of its digital signal processing, the DIO 1000 retains the high
repetition rate capability and superior waveform display.
Version 4.0 – September 2011 / SW Version: 2011.06.09 DIO 1000 Introduction
1.2 Unpacking
All cartons should be opened and inspected upon receipt. The cartons and contents
should be inspected for any signs of damage that may have occurred during
shipment. If damage is noted, contact the carrier and retain the damaged shipping
materials until an inspection can be performed by a representative of the carrier. With
the exception of external accessories, all DIO 1000 options are installed before the
unit is shipped. Check the contents of the carton or cartons against the purchase
order to ensure that all accessories ordered have been received.
1.3 Operating Environment
The DIO 1000 is designed as a portable instrument, and as such requires no special
site preparation before operation. When operated, the instrument should be firmly
supported on its tilt handle to prevent damage due to a fall. The unit should be
protected as much as possible from water or chemical splashes, rapid temperature
changes, or areas near large electrical equipment that may interfere with the
operation of the internal circuitry.
1.4 Power Requirements
The battery charger (power unit) is provided with the DIO 1000, which allows the
instrument to be operated from the Li-Ion battery or from AC line power in the range
of 100-240 Volts at a line frequency of 50 to 60 Hz.
1.5 Language Setting
Set the operation interface language either:

 by depressing the ? key and then select desired language by depressing
yellow execution key just under LANG X ; or
 by depressing yellow execution key just under SETTING (colour will change to
green SETTING ) then DISPLAY → DISPLAY and control keys next to the
LANGUAGE on the screen.
1.6 Default Settings
The default settings of the instrument may be restored any time simply by depressing
? key, then SETUPS → DEFAULT and confirm YES .
All special functions will be set OFF and the instrument will operate in the BASIC
mode. Then select the TR MODE (see 4.1.4 TR MODE – Transmitter/Receiver
Mode), unlock the HW_SET (see 4.1 Basic Menu) and check initial settings.

Version 4.0 – September 2011 / SW Version: 2011.06.09 DIO 1000 Introduction
1.7 Top Panel Connectors
Seven external connectors are provided on the DIO 1000 top panel (refer to
Figures 2a, 2b).
Dual element probe
Pulser (OUT) Receiver (IN)
Single element probe
Figure 2a. DIO 1000-SF – Top Panel
Two standard LEMO connectors are used for probes connection.
PA probe
Pulser (OUT) Receiver (IN)

Dual element probe Single element probe
Figure 2b. DIO 1000-PA – Top Panel

Version 4.0 – September 2011 / SW Version: 2011.06.09 Specifications
2. Specifications
Pulser
Type Square wave
Pulse Amplitude Selectable from 75 to 275 Volts in 5 V steps
Pulse Width 15 to 5000 ns
Pulse Repetition Rate 10 Hz to 20 kHz
Pulser Excitation Spike (1 pulse) or Burst (1 to 10 pulses)
Modes SINGLE (Pulse Echo), DUAL (Dual or Through
Transmit), EMAT
Receiver
Bandwidth 0.5 to 30 MHz (at -3 dB)
Frequency Filters Broadband, Narrowband, or Custom Selectable
Low and High Pass Filters 1.0 MHz, 2.0 MHz,
2.25 MHz, 4.0 MHz, 5.0 MHz, 10.0 MHz
Damping Selection values: 42, 51, 180 or 1000 Ohms
Gain Control Range 0 to 111.0 dB
Gain Control Steps Selectable 0.1, 0.5, 1.0 and 6.0 dB
Display RF, Half-wave+, Half-wave-, Full-wave
Reject 0 to 80 % full screen height in 1 % steps
Time Base
Test Range 1.9 mm to 14353.0 mm at 200 Hz PRF in steel (for
cL = 5990 m/s), max. 298901 mm at 10 Hz PRF
Probe Delay Range -10.00 μs to 4800.00 μs
Display Delay Range -8.50 μs to 4774.69 μs
(-25 mm to 14300 mm at cL = 5990 m/s)
Material Velocity 1 to 19999 m/s
Angle Beam Control Fixed settings of 0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 70°, 80°,
or variable from 0 to 90° in 0.1° increments
Gates
Four independent gates controllable over entire sweep range
- Floating gate,
- Interface gate,
- Measuring gate – relative, absolute, amplitude, time
- Back-wall echo attenuator
Threshold Variable 2.0 to 97.8 % of full screen
Trigger Logic Positive or Negative
Gate Synchronization Initial Pulse or selected interface
Analog Output

Version 4.0 – September 2011 / SW Version: 2011.06.09 Specifications
2.1 Connectors and Communication Ports
Note: We strongly recommend to use original cables from STARMANS for all
connectors.
T – Transmitter (Pulser)
R – Receiver
ANALOG OUT
- TTLout: logic info about presence of echo in Gate1;
- AOUT2: voltage 0-4.5V as measured thickness when
Gate2: working, voltage mapping is made by BSCAN
MAX and BSCAN MIN value;
- AOUT1: voltage 0-2.7V as relative info about position of
echo flank in Gate1 or in Gate4 with EchoStart+AUX;
- TxD: transmitted data from Dio1000 (pin 2 on
CANON9F);
- RxD: received data (pin 3 on CANON9F);
- GND: ground (pin 5 on CANON9F).
MUX – for future options
MULTI – primarily for Encoder (IRC) connection
USB
POWER
General
Dimensions 224×188×37 mm
Display Color TFT 99×30 mm (1024×768 pixels)
65535 colors
Weight 0.74 Kg without battery
+ 0.54 kg battery for 8 hours operation
Operating Temperature -10 °C to 50 °C
Storage Temperature -40 °C to 70 °C
Power 100-240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, 50 VA max. for battery
charging and operation
Battery Built-in rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack,
3.6 V, 16 Ah

Version 4.0 – September 2011 / SW Version: 2011.06.09 Keyboard Description
3. Keyboard Description
Control Keys for Values Changing
Display Status and

Calculation Window
Power
Escape Key ON/OFF
Immediate
Execution
Keys
Display Freeze Save Quick Save Help
ON/OFF Setup / Picture Picture
Display Load Zoom Lock
Brightness Setup / Picture
3.1 Power Button
The POWER button switches instrument power ON and OFF. Immediately after
power is turned ON, an initialization routine is started. During the start-up routine, the
instrument’s microprocessor measures and corrects circuit offsets. Also, the
microprocessor verifies that all circuits are operating properly.
After the “Check and then press ‘Lock’ for pulser enable..” message had been
displayed, make sure that the appropriate probe (transducer) is connected properly
and depress the key in order to activate pulser.
NOTE: Long depressing the button will switch OFF the instrument, without
saving last settings conditions.

Esc
3.2 Escape Key
Within the Basic MENU, after Esc key had been depressed, the instrument may be
switched OFF with or without saving the actual settings. SAVE & EXIT & OFF message
will be displayed at the display bottom. Depress the appropriate yellow Execution Key:
- YES – the instrument will be switched OFF with saving last settings conditions;
- CANCEL – return to the previous operation mode.
Within any other menu, Esc key will turn back into the Basic MENU – see 4.1.
3.3 Execution Keys
These keys provide execution of the menu item displayed just above them.
NOTE: Hereinafter, should be any execution key depressed, it will be

referenced as menu item just above the required execution key.
3.4 Display Freeze

The actual waveform may be “frozen” by
short depressing key (the red indicator
*FROZEN* is displayed in the Status Window).
Then the complete display content may be
saved to the memory. Depress key
shortly to “defrost” the screen.
Depressing key for time longer than 1 sec

switches the instrument to peak freezing
mode – maximum (peak) echo amplitudes
will be “collected” in this mode (the red
indicator *PEAKS* is displayed in the Status
Window).
Next short depressing of key allows to

freeze and save actual picture (the red
indicator *FROZEN PEAKS* is displayed in the
Status Window). Depress key shortly to
“defrost” the screen.

3.5 Display Brightness
The intensity of display illumination may be adjusted as follows:
● short depressing key – brightness UP;
● long depressing key – brightness DOWN.
Default display brightness value is 50 %. This setting is not saved in the last status.
If any key had not been depressed during 2 minutes, then display brightness
decreases automatically, in order to save battery.
● This power saving mode is indicated by text *for PWS OFF in the status window.
● First depressing of any key within power saving mode will only restore the initial
brightness, but will have no other effect – no action. Only next depressing of any
key will take effect.
● In order to deactivate the power saving mode, depress the key. This
deactivates the power saving mode until the instrument switched OFF.
When the battery voltage decreased under the critical level (approx. 5 % of estimated
capacity), the brightness will go down indefinitely, to avoid sudden shut-down of the
instrument, e.g. caused by settings with higher energy consumption.

3.6 Save Setup / Picture (Diskette Key)
3.6.1 Save Setup

The complete settings of the instrument may be saved to the memory.
There are 10 setup groups – GROUP 0 to GROUP 9;
● each setup group contains 9 setup subgroups (e.g. GROUP_0 contains SET_01x
to SET_09x, GROUP 1 contains SET_11x to SET_19x, etc.);
● each setup subgroup contains 6 setup positions (e.g. SET_01x contains setups
SET_011 to SET_016, SET_02x contains SET_021 to SET_026, etc.);
● setup subgroups SET_09x to SET_99x are protected and reserved for factory
default settings.
In order to save actual setup:

● select (if needed) the setup group – GROUP 0 to GROUP 9 – see
8. Management of Configuration Files (Setups);
● depress the Key – STORE SETUP ? menu will be displayed;
● select the setup subgroup first (e.g. SET_01x to SET_08x for GROUP 0 ) by
depressing the appropriate key (Execution Key) – the setup subgroup number
changes by 1 after each depressing;
● select the setup position number (e.g. SET_011 to SET_016 for SET_01x ) by
depressing the appropriate key (Execution Key); occupied setup positions are
highlighted with green background (with probe name and setup name just above
the setup position number, if these names had been saved) and may be rewritten
– NAME ? menu will be displayed;
● save actual setup by depressing
- KEEP key – actual settings will be saved with actual description – if any exists, or
- NONAME key – with no description, or
- EDIT key – editing probe name and setup name of new or already existing setup –
appropriate display will be activated in alphabetic mode:
- left key toggles alphabetic/numeric/symbol modes ( ABCD.. / 123.. / +-#;.. );
- second key from the left ‘ ‘ is for SPACE;
- SELECT key is intended for toggling between the PROBE NAME: and SETUP NAME:;
- OK key – save setup and return to the basic mode;
- Esc key – return to the basic mode without saving;
- <-DEL key – delete one character before the cursor.
NOTES: The actual setup number (setup position) is displayed above the
“SET_XXx”, if t had been saved previously.
Depressing yellow keys below the STORE SETUP ? will trigger ERASE
SETUP ? , enabling erase any of 6 setups.

3.6.2 Save Picture (Screenshot)

In order to save the picture displayed on the screen,
● depress the key – actual picture
displayed on the screen will be frozen
(screenshot – the red indicator *FROZEN*
is displayed in the Status Window)
and PIC_XX key (with green background)
will be displayed in the menu instead
of SET_XX key;
● select the picture group ( PIC_01 to PIC_09 )
by depressing the appropriate key –
the picture group number changes by 1
after each depressing;
● depress the key – NAME ? menu will be displayed;
● select normal or inverted grey scale picture – INV B/W or INV B/W ;
● save actual picture (screenshot) by depressing
- KEEP key – actual picture will be saved and named automatically – the name is
displayed in the field with green background, or
- EDIT key – edit picture name in the “PictureGroupNumber_PictureNumber” format –
appropriate display will be activated in alphabetic mode:
- left key toggles alphabetic/numeric/symbol modes ( ABCD.. / 123.. / +-#;.. );
- second key from the left ‘ ‘ is for SPACE;
- ERASE key – erase actual picture name next to the picture group number;
- PREFIX key – enables to add a prefix with automatic timestamp to the file name;
the last PREFIX value is maintained in the memory for the next picture until
switching the instrument OFF, i.e. for next pictures simply depress KEEP , then
pictures, data and setups will be saved as “Pxx_PREFIX_timestamp.*”;
- OK key – save picture and return to the basic mode;
- Esc key – return to the basic mode without saving;
- <-DEL key – delete one character before the cursor.
Notes: Number of saved pictures is virtually unlimited – thousands of pictures may

be saved into each picture group. All saved pictures are automatically named
by the group number and timestamp (YYMMDDhhmmss), or may be renamed.
The complete display content (“frozen” picture) will be saved in .png format to
the chosen picture group. At the same time all actual setup parameters will
be saved (*.stp file), with A-scan in digital form (*.dat file 1024 max. values
for FW waveform and 2048 max.-min. pairs for RF waveform – for research
purposes or for import to Excel). If BSCAN had been activated, then last
measured data will be saved as well (*.txt file).
Last condition INV B/W / INV B/W is remembered only until switching the
instrument OFF. The default condition is without inversion.
For quick save picture the key may be used as well – see 3.8.

3.7 Load Setup / Picture
3.7.1 Load Setup

The complete settings of the instrument may be loaded from the memory:
● select (if needed) the setup group – GROUP 0 to GROUP 9 – see
8. Management of Configuration Files (Setups);
● depress the key – RECALL SETUP? menu will be displayed with available setups
within the actual setup group;
● select the setup subgroup ( SET_01x to SET_09x ) by depressing the appropriate
key (Execution Key) – the setup subgroup number changes by 1 after each
depressing;
● use <<.. or ..>> key to select the desired setup within actual setup subgroup
(e.g. SET_011 to SET_016 for SET_01x, SET_021 to SET_026 for SET_02x);
● select the desired setup by the appropriate key (Execution Key) – settings will
be loaded with “Check and then press ‘Lock’ for pulser enable..” message, the
same as at initial switching ON;
● the actual setup number (setup position) is displayed above the SET_XXx .
3.7.2 Load Picture

In order to load and view pictures, which had been previously saved to the memory,
● depress the key – PIC_XX key (with green background) will be displayed in the
menu instead of SET_XX key;
● select the picture group ( PIC_01 to PIC_09 ) by depressing the appropriate key
(Execution Key) – the picture group number changes by 1 after each depressing;
● depress the key – the last picture from the list within actual group (in
alphabetical order) will be displayed on the screen with special menu:
- <<.. key – go to the previous picture within the actual group;
- RECALL – recall settings which were actual during saving the picture;
- DELETE – delete picture(s) from memory:
YES – Immediately delete actually displayed picture,
ALL P##_* – delete all pictures in the actual group P##,
ALL Pxx_* – delete all pictures in ALL groups;
- # / # – picture number within actual group;
- P##_FILE_NAME.png – actual picture file name;
- PXX->USB – send a picture or group of pictures to the USB port (USB flash
memory stick shall be connected before depressing this key)
- Dio1000->USB ? menu will be displayed with options for actual
picture “Picture_Name” , actual group P0X_*.* or all groups P01..P09 ;
- ..>> key – go to the next picture within the actual group.

3.8 Quick Save Picture(Screenshot)
key enables quick save picture (frozen or “live” – see 3.4). A picture with
appropriate data will be saved to the preset group. The picture file name (as well as
appropriate data files) is generated automatically and always includes a prefix (if any
had been specified in advance) and timestamp, i.e. “Pxx_PREFIX_timestamp.*” –
see 3.6.2 Save Picture (Screenshot).
3.9 Zoom
key provides zoomed display of the

actually chosen gate area (GATE 1 to
GATE 4, depending on gate number, which
had been activated last (highlighted) in
the GATES menu – see 4.4 GATES Menu).
Active ZOOM function is indicated by the red
*ZOOM ▀▀▀▀ indicator below the A-Scan
window.
Next depressing of key will return to the
initial time base range.
With activated PA (Phased Array) Mode

(only for Dio1000-PA version), the key
switches from the S-scan (Sector scan)
display to the W-scan (Wide scan) display
see 7.9.2.

3.10 ? Help
? key activates/deactivates special mode
display.
This special mode enables:

● specific settings of the instrument, e.g.:
- MULTI MODE (IRC A & C, IRC A,B & C,
SYNC, FUNC_1):
- IRC A & C – for encoder without directional resolution,
- IRC A,B & C – for encoder with directional resolution,
- SYNC – for time synchronization,
- FUNC_1 – for special function.
- Phased Array (OFF / 16x1.0mm / 16x3.5mm / 32x1.0mm) – PA probe elements number
and size (optional, only DIO 1000-PA) – see 7.9. Use of Phased Array (PA)
Probes:
- SPI SPEED (HIGH / LOW) – only for backward compatibility,
- PA WEDGE (OFF / 36.0°) – angle of used wedge for PA probe,
- PA MODE (Chan ALL / Chan 1-16 RX, All TX / Chan SEL TX-RX) – Phased Array
operation modes selection,
- APERTURE (1 - 15) – virtual transducer width,
- PA ACG (OFF / Default) – Angle Corrected Gain,
- SPOT WELD (disabled / enabled) – Spot Weld testing mode (optional)
- AUTOGAIN (ON / OFF) – automatic gain correction; when ON, the AG RANGE
(AutoGain Range) may be set within the range of ±60 dB in 3 dB steps;
● general information about the instrument – model No., serial No., firmware version
etc.;
● ->USB SERVICE.. – download the firmware (see 9.5 Firmware Update);

● DATE – date and time setting;
● HELP_PIC – user defined help pictures – see 9.6 Management of User Help.
● SETUPS – management of configuration files (setups) – see 8 Management of
Configuration Files (Setups);
● LANG X – select the interface language;
● EXPORT (OFF / csv / csv+html_1 / csv+html_2) – setting the data format for export
parameters settings with pictures (screenshots);
● USB->Pxx – download pictures from USB flash memory stick (pictures must be in
the “dio1000\pictures\” folder);
● CAMERA – activating functions of digital camera connected to the USB port –
optional.

3.11 Lock
After the instrument power ON or Transmitter Mode change, the pulser is OFF, in
order to prevent accidental probe damage with built-in preamplifier. Make sure that
the probe is connected properly, then enable the pulser by short depressing of the
key.
Long depressing (longer than 3 sec) the key will lock/unlock the instrument –
*LOCKED* indication will appear in the lower right corner.
Instrument settings cannot be changed in the *LOCKED* mode, as all side keys (for
parameters settings) are inactive.
Only keys of context items (which don’t affect operation) in the bottom row of the
display are active:
Some function keys remain active also: (Freeze), (Save – for pictures only –
see 3.6.2 Save Picture (Screenshot)), (Load – for setups and pictures – see
3.7.1 Load Setup and 3.7.2 Load Picture), (Quick Save Picture – see 3.8
Quick Save Picture(Screenshot)) ? (Help – for help pictures only) and (Lock –
for unlock the instrument).
NOTE: Short depressing the key will switch OFF/ON high voltage and pulser.
It is recommended to switch the pulser OFF during probe exchange as well
as for battery saving during interruptions.

Version 4.0 – September 2011 / SW Version: 2011.06.09 Menu Description
4. Menu Description
Note: The active menu item is always highlighted with green background of the
menu item text.
4.1 Basic Menu

Basic MENU items on the screen sides may be switched OFF/ON by depressing the
“MENU” button – see figures:
Main hidden items on the screen sides remain active even with menu switched OFF
– GATE parameters (start, end and vertical position – for active gates only), PROBE
DELAY, DISPLAY DELAY, GAIN, RANGE.
Hidden item will appear on the screen after first depressing of corresponding key,
without value change; second depressing changes its value; item will disappear after
2 sec.
Functions of Immediate Execution Keys (yellow buttons just below the screen) are as
follows:
HW_SET Switch ON/OFF the HW_SET menu. In order to activate HW_SET key,
depress the ENHANC. key for 3 seconds.
DAC Switch ON/OFF the DAC / DAC+TCG / TCG menu – see 4.3.
SET_01x Select a setup subgroup for saving/loading setups (SET_01x to SET_09x) –
see 3.6, 3.7.
GATES Switch ON/OFF the GATES menu – see 4.4.
BSCAN Switch ON/OFF the B-SCAN mode – see 4.5.
MENU Switch ON/OFF the menu items
within the screen (next to the
control keys on the left and right
sides).
Note: Access to hidden menu items on the

screen is still possible. Simply
depress any appropriate control key
on the left or right side – the
corresponding item will appear on its
place for 2 seconds.

SETTING Switch ON/OFF the SETTING menu – see 4.6.

RF FW Select the waveform display. Green background means activated mode:
FW – full wave rectified;

*FW – full wave rectified with
envelope (red *ENV* indicator is
displayed just below the time
base scale);
RF – radio-frequency (alternating);
*RF – radio-frequency with

envelope (red *ENV* indicator is
displayed just below the time
base scale).
Note: If DETECTOR in HW_SET menu is set to NEG HW (POS HW),

then HW- ( HW+ ) is displayed instead of FW .
Basic Menu Items on the Screen – Left Side:
4.1.1 GATE >--<

Adjustment of the gate start position (without
changing its width) – actual gate number
(activated in the GATES menu – see 4.4) is
indicated in parentheses next to the gate
start position value – this item is displayed
by the corresponding gate colour.

4.1.2 GATE --<

Adjustment of the gate end position (changes
its width) – actual gate number (activated in
the GATES menu – see 4.4) is indicated in
parentheses next to the gate end position
value.
4.1.3 GATE ^
Adjustment of the gate vertical position – actual
gate number (activated in the GATES menu – see 4.4) is indicated in parentheses next
to the gate vertical position value.
4.1.4 TR MODE – Transmitter/Receiver Mode

Switches the Transmitter/Receiver modes as follows:
- within ENHANCED mode ( HW_SET with yellow background), both left and right
buttons next to TR MODE switch to the BASIC mode (the message BACK TO
BASIC MODE ? YES CANCEL will appear);
- within BASIC mode ( ENHANC. with grey background instead HW_SET ), the
following Transmitter/Receiver modes are available:
- SINGLE – for pulse-echo technique with single element probe,
- DUAL – for through-transmission technique (two separate probes) or pulse-
echo technique with dual element probe (TR probe),
- EMAT – for pulse-echo technique using EMAT probe (Electromagnetic
Acoustic Transducer);
NOTE: After switching to the BASIC mode, the parameters in the HW_SET menu
(see 4.2) will be set to default values as follows:
- BANDWIDTH – full,
- ATT – auto,
- DAMP – OFF,
- PRF – 200 Hz auto,
- Pulser – SPIKE 1.
- within ENHANCED mode ( HW_SET with green background), following
Transmitter/Receiver modes are available:
- SINGLE – for pulse-echo technique with single element probe,
- DUAL – for through-transmission technique (two separate probes) or pulse-
echo technique with dual element probe (TR probe),
- DUAL+ExtAmp – for through-transmission technique (two separate probes)
or pulse-echo technique with dual element probe (TR probe), where receiving
probe (element) is equipped with built-in preamplifier,
- EMAT – for pulse-echo technique using EMAT probe (Electromagnetic
Acoustic Transducer).

Info about actual transmitter/receiver mode is displayed just beneath the TR MODE.
In order to activate the pulser after TR MODE had been changed, depress the key.
Notes: The HW_SET menu is available only in ENHANCED mode.

In order to switch from BASIC mode to ENHANCED mode, depress
the ENHANC. button for 3 sec.
4.1.5 PROBE DELAY

Adjustment of probe delay line value (e.g. for dual element or angle probe) within the
range from -10.00 μs to 4800.00 μs. The maximum value is limited by PRF (in
the HW_SET menu – see 4.2.8) – the sum of values PROBE DELAY+RANGE shall
not be greater than length of one period determined by PRF. With this parameter, the
autoPRF does not work, therefore, the PRF value shall be decreased first, if high
PROBE DELAY value is needed.
4.1.6 DISPLAY DELAY

Adjustment of time base (sweep) delay value – two bottom keys on the left side
within the range from -8.50 μs to 4774.69 μs (-25 mm to 14300 mm at c = 5990 m/s).
The maximum value is limited by PRF (in the HW_SET menu – see 4.2.8) – the sum
of values DISPLAY DELAY+RANGE shall not be greater than length of one period
determined by PRF. With this parameter, the autoPRF does not work, therefore, the
PRF value shall be decreased first, if high DISPLAY DELAY value is needed.
Basic Menu Items on the Screen – Right Side:
4.1.7 GAIN
Adjustment of the input gain value – 0.0 dB
to 111.0 dB. See also NOTES in 4.2.6.
4.1.8 STEP G
Selection of the gain change step value:
- 0.1 dB;
- 0.5 dB;
- 1.0 dB;
- 6.0 dB.

4.1.9 FILTER
Selection of frequency band filters (these
frequency values are valid for SF instrument
only):
- OFF,
- 1.0 MHz,
- 2.0 MHz,
- 2.25-2.5 MHz,
- 4.0 MHz,
- 5.0 MHz,
- 10.0 MHz.
4.1.10 VOLTAGE
Adjustment of the pulser voltage value – 75 to 275 Volts.
4.1.11 VELOCITY
Adjustment of the sound velocity value in the tested material – 1 m/s to 19999 m/s.
Note: Setting the VELOCITY value to 2000 m/s changes measuring units for time
base and all calculated values to microseconds (μs) time of flight (TOF) – see
also 4.7.2 UNITS.
4.1.12 RANGE
Adjustment of the time base (sweep) range – 1.9 mm to 298901.0 mm for
longitudinal wave in steel (cL = 5990 m/s) (at PRF of 10 Hz) – two bottom keys on
the right side.
The maximum RANGE value is automatically limited depending on the PRF (Pulse
Repetition Frequency) value set in HW_SET menu – see 4.2. In order to allow higher
RANGE value, the PRF value shall be lowered accordingly – see 4.2.8 PRF.
There are automatic PRF modes available for 200, 100, 50, 20 Hz (indicated by
AUTO next to the PRF value), i.e. maximum possible PRF value is decreased
automatically, when the RANGE value is increased and vice versa, if the RANGE
value is shortened, then the PRF value increases up to the preset value.
For the RANGE values < 35.0 mm, the waveform is expanded digitally – this is
indicated with asterisk symbol (*RANGE: ##.#mm).

4.2 HW_SET Menu
4.2.1 BANDWIDTH
Switches the bandwidth range: 0.5 - 6 MHz,
3.5 - 6 MHz, 0.5 - 12 MHz, 3.5 - 12 MHz,
0.5 - 25 MHz, 3.5 - 25 MHz, 0.5 – 50 MHz,
3.5 – 50 MHz, 0.5 - 100 MHz, 3.5 - 100 MHz,
0.5 – 200 MHz, 3.5 – 200 MHz.
Note: Bandwidth is a combination of analog
pass band and FIR filters.
4.2.2 AVERAGING
Switches the averaging function of digital signal processing – the resulting displayed
signal amplitude is equal to the average amplitude of 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 or 64
consecutive signals.
Note: Averaging function is applied to limited A-Scan range (intended mainly for
EMAT). At the RANGE over approx. 250 mm (for longitudinal wave in steel),
the rest of the signal is not averaged – this is indicated by changing the
RANGE indicator colour to red.
4.2.3 DETECTOR
Switches the detector modes:
- FULL W (rectified full-wave);
- NEG HW (rectified negative half-wave);
- POS HW (rectified positive half-wave).
4.2.4 TR MODE
Switches the Transmitter/Receiver modes – for details see 4.1.4:
- SINGLE (for single element probe);
- DUAL (for dual element probe – T/R);
- DUAL+ExtAmp (for special dual element probe with built-in preamplifier);
- EMAT (for special EMAT probe with Electro-Magnetic Acoustic Transducer).
4.2.5 P.WIDTH
Adjustment of the pulse width, in relation to the pulse frequency (P.FREQ).

4.2.6 ATT
Selection of the pre-attenuator:
- AUTO;
- 0 dB;
- -20 dB;
- -40 dB.
NOTES: With pre-attenuator set to AUTO, some discontinuity of the GAIN may occur
at 20 dB and 40 dB, therefore, linearity is not guaranteed.
The same GAIN value with different ATT values may show different noise
level.
The best signal-to-noise ratio will be achieved with ATT set to AUTO,
i.e. the best combination of gain and attenuator
Selection ATT value other than AUTO will change available GAIN range as
follows:
- AUTO – GAIN range 0 – 111 dB;
- 0 dB – GAIN range 0 – 71 dB;
- -20 dB – GAIN range 20 – 91 dB;
- -40 dB – GAIN range 40 – 111 dB.
4.2.7 DAMP
Adjustment of the receiver damping (impedance):
- 42 Ohms;
- 51 Ohms;
- 180 Ohms;
- 1000 Ohms.
4.2.8 PRF
Adjustment of the Pulse Repetition Frequency in steps: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500,
1000, 2000, 2500, 4000, 5000, 6000, 7000, 8000, 9000, 10000, 11000, 12000,
13000, 14000, 15000, 16000, 17000, 18000, 19000, 20000 Hz.
Maximum PRF is limited depending on the actual time base RANGE.
Therefore, if the next higher PRF value is too high for the actual RANGE value,
then >--<<?? appears instead of the PRF value. Nevertheless, if the right side button
had been depressed once more, then the PRF increases to the next higher value,
and at the same time, the RANGE value automatically decreases accordingly.

There are automatic PRF modes available for 200, 100, 50, 20 Hz (indicated by
AUTO next to the PRF value), i.e. maximum possible PRF value is decreased
automatically, when the RANGE value is increased and vice versa, if the RANGE
value is shortened, then the PRF value increases up to the preset value.
4.2.9 SPIKE/BURST
Selection of the pulser mode:
● SPIKE – low energy, single pulse;
● BURST – high energy, single pulse or series of pulses, max. 10.
4.2.10 P.FREQ
Adjustment of the pulse main frequency: 0.10 to 33.33 MHz.

4.3 DAC Menu
NOTE: Examples of use distance –

amplitude correction function are
described below in 7.3 Distance-
Amplitude Correction Function
(DAC).
NOTES: Distance-amplitude correction functions cannot be switched ON with

RF display mode, and vice versa – RF mode cannot be switched on with
active Distance-Amplitude Correction functions.
With DGS set ON (see SETTING – CURVES – DGS, 7.4), DGS key will
be displayed instead of DAC key.
With AWS MODE set ON (see SETTING – CURVES – AWS MODE

in 7.5), AWS key will be displayed instead of DAC key.
DAC+TCG and TCG modes may be activated only after reference DAC
curve had been established – see 7.3.4.
DAC+TCG and TCG modes may be activated only with TCG ENABLE –
see 4.8 CURVES Sub-Menu (SETTING) and 4.8.2.
The DAC key activates amplitude correction functions as follows (see 7.3.7):
- depressed once, the DAC button (green background) indicates active Distance-
Amplitude-Correction mode;
- depressed twice, the DAC+TCG button (green background) indicates active
Distance-Amplitude-Correction + Time-Corrected-Gain mode;
- depressed triple, the TCG button (green background) indicates active Time-
Corrected-Gain mode.

DAC Menu Items on the Screen – Left Side:
4.3.1 GATE >--<

Adjustment of the gate start position (without changing its width) – actual gate
number (activated in the GATES menu – see 4.4) is indicated in parentheses next to
the gate start position value – this item is displayed by the corresponding gate colour.
4.3.2 GATE --<

Adjustment of the gate end position (changes its width) – actual gate number
(activated in the GATES menu – see 4.4) is indicated in parentheses next to the gate
end position value.
4.3.3 GATE ^
Adjustment of the gate vertical position – actual gate number (activated in
the GATES menu – see 4.4) is indicated in parentheses next to the gate vertical
position value.
4.3.4 TR MODE [BW-K1 / BW / DSR / SDH (grey)]

TR MODE is active with TCG function only – see 4.1.4 for details.
With active DAC or DAC+TCG function, this item indicates the reference reflector
type (BW-K1 / BW / DSR / SDH) and size used for DAC calculations –
see 4.8 CURVES Sub-Menu (SETTING).
4.3.5 PROBE DELAY

Adjustment of probe delay line value (e.g. for dual element or angle probe) –
see 4.1.5 for details.

DAC Menu Items on the Screen – Right Side:
4.3.6 GAIN
Adjustment of the input gain value – 0.0 dB to 111.0 dB. See also NOTES in 4.2.6.
4.3.7 STEP G
Changes the gain step value – 0.1 dB, 0.5 dB, 1.0 dB and 6.0 dB steps.
4.3.8 DEL #xx ADD

Delete/ADD the DAC curve point (reference echo within the GATE 1, which is
indicated by pink cross “×”).
Note: DAC curve points may added/deleted only within the basic DAC mode –
i.e. DAC TYPE shall be DAC 1 or JIS-DAC and TR.CORR 0/0 dB.
4.3.9 TR.CORR / TRIGGER LINE / AUX LINE #

This item is displayed depending on the DAC TYPE switched ON – see 4.3.10 below.
- TR.CORR – adjustment of transfer correction value (transfer attenuation) in dB is
available with DAC TYPE/DAC 1.
- TRIGGER LINE – only in combination with JIS-DAC6 (see 4.3.10) – switching the
active line for alarm triggering with active Gate 1.
- AUX LINE OFFSET – is available with DAC 2 to DAC 5 – see 4.3.10 below.
4.3.10 DAC TYPE

- JIS-DAC6 – 6 DAC curves acc. to JIS standard – -12, -6, 0, 6, 12, 18 dB –
see 7.3.6 JIS-DAC;
- DAC1 – main DAC curve (created using reference reflectors) – see 7.3.4 Setting
of The Reference (Basic) DAC Curve (DAC TYPE 1);
- DAC2 to DAC5 – auxiliary DAC curves, derived from the main DAC curve;
different offsets (in dB) may be adjusted for DAC curves #2 to #5 using
“AUX LINE #” menu item, which appears after any auxiliary DAC curve had been
chosen – see 7.3.5 Setting of Auxiliary DAC Curves (DAC TYPE 2 to DAC
TYPE 5).

4.4 GATES Menu
Active gates are indicated in the status

window (in the upper left corner) with
rectangles filled with appropriate colours:
GATE 1 – dark blue, GATE 2 – light blue,
GATE 3 – yellow, GATE 4 – pink. For more
details – see 5 Functions of Gates.
GATES Menu Items on the Screen – Left Side:
4.4.1 GATE >--<

number is indicated in parentheses next to the gate start position value – this item is
displayed by the corresponding gate colour.
4.4.2 GATE --<

Adjustment of the gate end position (changes its width) – actual gate number is
indicated in parentheses next to the gate end position value.
4.4.3 GATE ^
Adjustment of the gate vertical position – actual gate number is indicated in parentheses
next to the gate vertical position value.
4.4.4 GATE
Switches the actual gate number – makes it “accessible” for adjustments. Actual gate
number is displayed with appropriate gate colour.

4.4.5 GATE #
Switches actual gate ON/OFF and its modes as follows:
GATE 1 – see 5.1 for details:

ON 1 (positive logic) without any alarm;
ON ♪+ 1 + (positive logic) with acoustic alarm;
ON+AUX 1ax (positive logic) alarm and analog position of echo flank
on ANALOG OUT.
GATE 2 measures always against Gate 1 – see 5.2 for details – options are:
OFF inactive – not displayed;
THICKNESS AUTO 1P-1P A-P 1st peak to 1st peak – see 5.2.2 for details;
THICKNESS 1P-1P P-P 1st peak to 1st peak – see 5.2.3 for details;
THICKNESS F-F F-F flank to flank – see 5.2.4 for details;
THICKNESS P-P M-M peak to peak – see 5.2.5 for details.
GATE 3 measures position and peak echo amplitude – see 5.3 for details – options
are:
ON ♪- 3 - (negative logic) with acoustic alarm;
AUTOFREEZE AF automatic freezing of actual picture (screenshot).
GATE 4 is intended for special functions – see 5.4 for details,

ON ♪- 4 - (negative logic) with acoustic alarm;
ECHOSTART ES time base start is synchronized with first (interface)
echo within GATE 4;
ES+AUX Ea analog relative position of echo flank (within GATE4)
on ANALOG OUT;
API 5UE 4fx special function for evaluation of surface indications
acc. to API 5UE – see 7.6.

GATES Menu Items on the Screen – Right Side:
4.4.6 GAIN
4.4.7 STEP G
Changes the gain step value – 0.1 dB, 0.5 dB, 1.0 dB and 6.0 dB steps.
4.4.8 REJECT
Adjustment of the reject level – all signals below this level will be neither displayed
nor evaluated.
4.4.9 THICKNESS
- Adjustment of minimum thickness value for automated thickness measurement
using Gate 2 – this value must be lower than any really expected thickness to be
measured.
- Adjustment of nominal thickness line in the B-scan thickness measuring mode.
4.4.10 VELOCITY

4.5 BSCAN Menu
Activates the B-Scan mode.
- The diagram is always drawn from initial

position from the right to the left. Total
380 last values are displayed.
- Measured values (saved to the file and
sent via serial line) have co-ordinates
recalculated to 0.1 mm or 0.01 in.
- When DGS/DAC is switched ON, BSCAN
shows position of the echo over the reference curve.
BSCAN Menu Items on the Screen – Left Side:
4.5.1.1 GATE >--<

number (activated in GATES menu – see 4.4) is indicated in parentheses next to the
gate start position value – this item is displayed by the corresponding gate colour.
4.5.1.2 GATE --<

Adjustment of the gate end position (changes its width) – actual gate number
(activated in GATES menu – see 4.4) is indicated in parentheses next to the gate
end position value.
4.5.1.3 GATE ^
Adjustment of the gate vertical position – actual gate number (activated in GATES
menu – see 4.4) is indicated in parentheses next to the gate vertical position value.
4.5.1.4 TR MODE
Switches the transmitter/receiver modes – see 4.1.4 for details.
4.5.1.5 PROBE DELAY

range from -10.00 μs to 4800.00 μs.

BSCAN Menu Items on the Screen – Right Side:
4.5.1.6 GAIN
4.5.1.7 BSCAN MAX

Adjustment of maximum limit thickness value.
4.5.1.8 BSCAN MIN

Adjustment of minimum limit thickness value.
4.5.1.9 THICKNESS
- Adjustment of minimum thickness value for automated thickness measurement using
Gate 2 – this value must be lower than any really expected thickness to be measured.
- Adjustment of nominal thickness line in the B-scan thickness measuring mode.
4.5.1.10 VELOCITY
4.5.2 BSCAN Modes

BSCAN modes may be changed in the DISPLAY sub-menu – see 4.7 DISPLAY Sub-
Menu (SETTING).
There are two BSCAN modes:
- THICKNESS – for thickness measurement graphic presentation simultaneously

with A-scan;
- R-G-B palette – for colour palette presentation of measured signal amplitudes

(without A-scan presentation).
NOTE: For better visibility in any mode, menu descriptions may be hidden by
depressing the MENU key.
If an incremental encoder (IRC) had been connected to the instrument, then BSCAN
deployment depends on incoming pulses rate – IRC_RATE.
IRC_RATE value (in SETTING → DISPLAY sub-menu – see 4.7.6 in 4.7 DISPLAY
Sub-Menu (SETTING)) determines number of pulses per one scan line in the graph.
Negative IRC_RATE value enables reverse co-ordinates to match probe movement
direction with BSCAN orientation on the screen.

4.5.3 THICKNESS – Thickness Measuring
IMPORTANT: ANGLE and DAC functions shall be OFF for proper

thickness measurement!!!
In order to use B-Scan for thickness measuring, the following conditions need to be
fulfilled – see also 7.1 Automatic Thickness Measurement:
4.5.3.1 Using GATE 1 only (GATE 2 OFF):

1. Set GATE 1 over first back wall echo
(may be longer – only first echo within
GATE 1 will be measured).
2. Activate BSCAN menu,

- BSCAN MAX value shall be set to
the top thickness limit of the graph
(mm or inch);
- BSCAN MIN value shall be set to
the bottom thickness limit of the
graph (mm or inch);
- THICKNESS value should be set to
the nominal thickness value (mm or inch).

4.5.3.2 Automatic thickness measuring mode with GATE 2 set to THICKNESS

AUTO 1P-1P:
1. Set GATE 1 over at least two
consecutive back wall echoes.
2. Switch GATE 2 mode to THICKNESS

AUTO 1P-1P (from 1st peak within
GATE 1 to 1st peak within GATE 2).
3. Proper minimum THICKNESS shall
be set in GATES menu.

- BSCAN MAX value shall be set to
the top thickness limit of the graph
(mm or inch);
- BSCAN MIN value shall be set to
the bottom thickness limit of the
graph (mm or inch).
4.5.3.3 Thickness measuring mode with GATE 2 set to THICKNESS 1P-1P:
1. Set GATE 1 over first back wall echo.

2. Switch GATE 2 mode to THICKNESS
1P-1P (from 1st peak within GATE 1 to
1st peak within GATE 2).
3. Set GATE 2 over second back wall

echo.

- BSCAN MAX value shall be set to the top thickness limit of the graph (mm
or inch);
- BSCAN MIN value shall be set to the bottom thickness limit of the graph
(mm or inch).
4.5.4 R-G-B Palette

After R-G-B option had been chosen in the SETTING → DISPLAY sub-menu
(see 4.7.5 in 4.7 DISPLAY Sub-Menu (SETTING)), depressing the BSCAN key
displays rolling colour graphic presentation of echo amplitudes with colours
corresponding to the colour palette shown at the right border of the display.

4.5.5 BSCAN data records

Each time after BSCAN had been activated, measured thickness values are recorded
to the memory in a temporary file.
In order to save actually measured data, depress the Display Freeze key and save
the picture – see 3.6.2. Data of the last measured scan will be saved to the file with
the same name, as actual picture (Pnn.dddddd, but with “.txt” extension). The data
file length is limited to 500 kB.
Each line of the data file (.txt) contains measured value in mm (2 decimal positions)
or inches (3 decimal positions), depending on actual settings:
XXX.XX <cr><lf>
If incremental encoder (IRC) had been connected, then each line of the data file (.txt)
contains actual co-ordinate as well:
NNNN; XXX.XX <cr><lf>
The data file format enables simple import to MS Excel etc. Dot (not comma) is used
as a decimal separator.
For saving data to USB memory stick – see 9.3 Save Pictures (Screenshots) And
Data To USB Memory Stick.

4.6 SETTING Menu
After depressing this button, the instrument

checks some specific settings and, if
necessary, adjusts settings to make
possible automatic calibration.
This menu is used for automatic calibration

of PROBE DELAY and VELOCITY values
for specific probe (angle beam or dual
element) connected to the instrument.
♪))) Switches alarm ON/OFF and adjusts the alarm volume, as well as key
beep volume.
DISPLAY Switches ON ( DISPLAY ) / OFF ( DISPLAY ) the display settings – see
4.7 DISPLAY Sub-Menu (SETTING):
SET_01x Switches a memory group for saving/loading set-ups (SET_01x to
SET_09x) – see also 3.6, 3.7.
CURVES Submenu for setting of evaluation curves parameters – see 4.8 CURVES
Sub-Menu (SETTING).
PROBE Submenu for settings of specific parameters of transducers – see
4.9 PROBE Sub-Menu (SETTING).
A.CALIB Switches ON/OFF the AUTOCALIBRATION mode – see 7.2 Automatic
Calibration of Probe Delay and Sound Velocity.
Settings of sound paths S1 and S2 for automatic calibration of PROBE
DELAY and VELOCITY values. Options are as follows:
- S1 SET setting of S1 sound path (just after activation
of A.CALIB menu, depress AUTOCALIB left/yellow
twice);
- S2 SET setting of S2 sound path (just after activation
of A.CALIB menu, depress AUTOCALIB left/yellow
once);
- S1.S2 SET setting of S1 and S2 sound paths simultaneously,
provided that S2 = 2 * S1 (is displayed just after
activation of A.CALIB menu);
- S1 MEASURE measuring of the echo position with the sound path S1;
- S2 MEASURE measuring of the echo position with the sound path S2;
- CALC calculation of PROBE DELAY and VELOCITY values.

SETTING Menu Items on the Screen – Right Side:
4.6.1 GATE >--<

Adjustment of the gate horizontal position (without changing its width) – actual gate
number is indicated in parentheses.
4.6.2 GATE --<

Adjustment of the gate end position (changes its width) – actual gate number is
indicated in parentheses.
4.6.3 CURVED SURF.

Activation of the Curved Surface Metric function for correct localization of indications
using angle probes – depth D and surface distance P from the probe end – for details
see 7.7 Curved Surface Metric.
Options are as follows:
- OFF common mode – curved surface metric is not applied;

- INSIDE (depress the left/yellow button) calculations applied for testing from
the inside (concave) surface;
- OUTSIDE (depress the right/grey button) calculations applied for testing from
the outside (convex) surface.
4.6.4 DIAMETER
Adjustment of actual surface curvature – diameter of the test surface, when INSIDE
or OUTSIDE option is active.
4.6.5 PROBE DELAY


SETTING Menu Items on the Screen – Right Side:
4.6.6 GAIN
4.6.7 ANGLE
Adjustment of the angle value for angle beam probe – OFF, 1.0° to 89.0°.
4.6.8 X-VALUE
Adjustment of the x-point of the angle probe – 0.0 mm to 100.0 mm – (this button is
active only if the ANGLE is different from zero).
4.6.9 THICKNESS
Adjustment of thickness value (distance D to the opposite reflecting surface) for
proper calculations of S (sound path) and P (projection distance) values with angle
beam probe.
4.6.10 VELOCITY

4.7 DISPLAY Sub-Menu (SETTING)
This sub-menu allows to set some basic

functions of the display.
DISPLAY Sub-Menu Items on the Screen

– Left Side:
4.7.1 LANGUAGE
Setting of interface language using
appropriate left or right button:
- 0 = English,
- 1 = Japan,
- 2 = Czech,
- 3 = Russian,
- 4 = Turkish,
- 5 = Chinese,
- 6 = German.
NOTES: A number of available languages depends on the localization made by

regional dealer.
The number and order of languages depends on custom setting and is
determined in the “lang_cfg.txt” file in the “/dio1000/lang” folder. See also
9.5 Firmware Update.
4.7.2 UNITS
Setting of measuring units for time base and all calculated values – mm / inches.
Time of flight and all calculated values may be displayed in μs (microseconds) as
well – this option is available by setting VELOCITY to 2000 m/s – see 4.1.11.
4.7.3 FILL
Setting of the envelope background colour:
- OFF;
- ON – [1] – filled envelope (with transparent light-green background);
- ON – [2] – filled envelope (with yellow background).
4.7.4 GRID
Setting of vertical grid display:
- OFF;
- DYNAMIC – positions of vertical lines change depending on the time base range;
- FIXED – there are 10 fixed vertical lines through the full screen width.
4.7.5 BSCAN MODE

Setting of the appropriate mode for BSCAN function – switches THICKNESS / RGB
palette – see also 4.5 BSCAN Menu.

DISPLAY Sub-Menu Items on the Screen – Right Side:
4.7.6 IRC
Switching ON / OFF the incremental sensor (encoder) function.
With IRC ON and encoder connected to the MULTI connector (see 1.7 and 2.1), a
diagnostic “squares” will appear, showing actual state of A/B and C inputs as well as
IRC=xx status for simple calibration:
- run with encoder some length (e.g. 1 m),
- read the IRC value, i.e. number of pulses,
- set the IRC RES value (in increments/meter) as “IRC_value”/“length”.
NOTE: The appropriate encoder (IRC) type shall be set in the Help menu ? –
see 3.10 – MULTI MODE as follows:
- IRC A & C – for encoder without direction resolution;
- IRC A,B & C – for encoder with direction resolution;
- SYNC – for synchronization without encoder (by time).
Input C is used for encoder resetting (to zero), if the encored is equipped with
additional switch.
4.7.7 IRC RES

Setting the incremental sensor resolution per unit of length.
4.7.8 IRC RATE

Setting the incremental sensor divider rate – 1 to 10 (or negative) enabling the
BSCAN display scale and direction setting.
4.7.9 PROBE BEAM

Switching ON / OFF the probe beam divergence shape on the screen, depending on
the probe parameters set in the PROBE sub-menu – see 4.9 PROBE Sub-Menu
(SETTING).
4.7.10 ENVELOPE
Switching ON / OFF the envelope. Applying the envelope to the processed signal
(the red indicator *ENV* appears below the A-Scan window).
NOTE: This function is the same as that one set in the Basic menu by cyclic
depressing RF/FW* key – see 4.1 Basic Menu.

4.8 CURVES Sub-Menu (SETTING)
This sub-menu allows settings of different

curves modes and parameters.
CURVES Sub-Menu Items on the Screen

– Left Side:
4.8.1 DGS
Switching ON / OFF the DGS function – see
7.4 DGS Function.
4.8.2 TCG
Switching ENABLE / DISABLE the TCG (Time Corrected Gain) mode – see 7.3.7
TCG Modes (Time Corrected Gain)
4.8.3 REF TYPE

Setting the reflector type in the reference (calibration) block:
- BW-K1 - back wall reflector R100 on the K1 (V1) standard block acc. to
EN 12223,
- BW - back wall reflector,
- DSR - disc shape reflector,
- SDH - side drilled hole.
4.8.4 REF SIZE

Setting the reference reflector size – for DSR and SDH only.
If the reference reflector size (set in this item) is greater than the probe equivalent
diameter Deff (see 4.9 PROBE Sub-Menu (SETTING), then the number white colour
changes to the red.
4.8.5 ERS DISP

Switching ENABLE / DISABLE the Equivalent Reflector Size (ERS) Display in the
Status window with active DAC (see 7.3 Distance-Amplitude Correction
Function (DAC)) or DAC+TCG (see 7.3.7 TCG Modes (Time Corrected Gain))
function.
The equivalent reflector size is displayed as DSR= XX.X or SDH= XX.X [mm], depending
on the reflector type set in the REF TYPE – see 4.8.3 above.

CURVES Sub-Menu Items on the Screen – Right Side:
4.8.6 ATT COMP

Attenuation compensation – setting of ultrasound attenuation in the material to be
inspected (OFF to 400.0 dB/m in 0.1 dB/m steps).
Attenuation compensation is indicated by red * Att-C * in the right bottom corner of the
Status window.
NOTE: This function works always, independently on other modes (DAC/DAG etc.),
and is applied as continuous change of analog gain directly to the input
signal. Its real range is limited by actual settings of Attenuator and Gain.
It enables testing with long time-base in materials having with attenuation,
which otherwise would not possible due to the dynamic range.
4.8.7 DAC INTERP.

Setting of DAC curve interpolation mode – see also 7.3 Distance-Amplitude
Correction Function (DAC):
- LINEAR - adjacent DAC curve points are connected by straight lines;
- LOG/LINEAR - adjacent DAC curve points are connected by curve with constant
slope in dB/m;
- LOG/LOG - adjacent DAC curve points are connected by curve with slope
corresponding to dB/depth ratio (when two points are related to
the same reflector size in different depths).
4.8.8 DAC MODE

There are two DAC modes available:
- FIXED - the DAC curve will not change its position, when the GAIN value
changes;
- NORMAL - the DAC curve moves accordingly to the GAIN value change, i.e.
trigger level is constant.
4.8.9 AWS MODE

Switching ON / OFF the AWS mode – see 7.5 AWS Mode – Evaluation of “d”
value acc. to AWS Code.
4.8.10 API 5UE

Switching ON / OFF the API 5UE mode – see 7.6 API 5UE Mode – Evaluation of
Indications acc. to API 5UE.

4.9 PROBE Sub-Menu (SETTING)
This sub-menu allows setting of basic probe

parameters to enable basic calculations of
main variables, e.g. near field N, probe
equivalent diameter Deff, etc.
All probe parameters are saved with the
instrument settings (Setups) – see 3.6.1
Save Setup.
PROBE Sub-Menu Items on the Screen – Left Side:
4.9.1 XTAL FREQ

Probe crystal main frequency value. The wave length value, calculated for actual
frequency and material velocity, is displayed below the frequency value as λm= X.XX mm.
4.9.2 XTAL SHAPE

Setting the probe crystal shape:
- Disc,
- Rectangle,
- Unknown.
4.9.3 Diam eff / WIDTH eff

Setting the probe crystal effective diameter (for Disc or Unknown shape) or effective
width (for Rectangle shape).
4.9.4 LENGTH eff/ Near Field

Setting the probe crystal effective length (for Rectangle shape) or near field value (for
Unknown shape). γ-6dB=X.X° is the beam divergence angle at -6 dB drop.
4.9.5 PROBE DELAY

The instrument calculates the probe delay value based on DELAY LEN and DELAY
VEL values and shows the calculated value just below the PROBE DELAY value in
gray as DLY: X.XX μs.
This calculated value becomes a “stopper” for manual setting of the PROBE DELAY.

PROBE Sub-Menu Items on the Screen – Right Side:
4.9.6 GAIN
4.9.7 ANGLE
Adjustment of the angle value for angle beam probe – OFF, 1.0° to 89.0°.
4.9.8 X-VALUE
Adjustment of the x-point of the angle probe – 0.0 mm to 100.0 mm – (this button is
active only if the ANGLE is different from zero).
4.9.9 DELAY LEN

Setting of the delay line length, e.g. for dual element or angle probe.
4.9.10 DELAY VEL

Setting of the ultrasound velocity in the delay line material.

Version 4.0 – September 2011 / SW Version: 2011.06.09 Functions of Gates
5. Functions of Gates
Default conditions are:
- GATE 2, 3, 4 – OFF;
- GATE 1 – ON;
- ANGLE – OFF;
- DAC – OFF.
5.1 GATE 1
5.1.1 Available Modes of GATE 1

- ON 1 (positive logic) without any alarm;
- ON ♪+ 1 + (positive logic) with acoustic alarm;
- ON+AUX 1ax (positive logic) alarm and analog position of echo flank
on ANALOG OUT.
5.1.2 Standard Functions of GATE 1

The following values are displayed in the Status window:
- (1) – 0-P=XXmm – position of the

maximum echo peak (marked with
blue cross “×”) within the GATE 1; (1)
(3) (4) (5)
- (2) – 1.P=XXmm – position and height
of first echo peak (marked with white (2)
cross) over the GATE 1;
- (3) – maximum echo peak (marked

with blue cross “×”) amplitude against
the GATE 1 [dB] (not active in RF
display mode);
- (4) – maximum echo peak (marked with blue cross “×”) absolute height within the
GATE 1 [% FSH];
- (5) – 0-F – position of the echo flank (leftmost edge) within the GATE 1;

5.1.3 Functions of GATE 1 with Angle Probes

When the ANGLE function is “ON” and X-VALUE had been set in the Settings menu,
some values are displayed using corrected metrics:
- (1) – S=XXmm – non-corrected sound
path – position of maximum echo peak
(1)
(marked with blue cross “×”) within the
GATE 1. The skip-leg position of the (3) (4) (5) (6)
echo peak is indicated next to the (2)
value by \ / symbol. The position of
echo peak on the skip diagram is
indicated by small grey square, which
changes to red, when echo crosses
the gate level;
- (2) – 1.P=XXmm – position and height of first echo peak (marked with white cross)
over the GATE 1;
- (3) – D=XXmm – calculated depth of the indication (maximum echo peak within
the GATE 1, marked with blue cross “×”);
- (4) – maximum echo peak (marked with blue cross “×”) relative amplitude against
the GATE 1 [dB] (not active in RF display mode);
- (5) – maximum echo peak (marked with blue cross “×”) absolute height within the
GATE 1 [% FSH];
- (6) – P – projection distance from the probe X-point to the maximum echo peak
(marked with blue cross “×”) within the GATE 1.

5.1.4 Functions of GATE 1 with DAC Curve

When any DAC function is “ON”, all amplitudes are measured against the basic DAC
curve (DAC1), instead the GATE1 – vertical position of the gate has no effect.
In the Status window, the following values are displayed:
a) with ANGLE function OFF: (see also 4.6.7 or 4.9.7)

- (1) – DAC dB – maximum echo peak
(marked with red cross “×”) relative
amplitude against the DAC curve [dB]
within the Gate 1; (1) (2) (3)
- (2) – AP – maximum echo peak

(marked with red cross “×”) absolute
height within the GATE 1 [% FSH];
- (3) – 0-P – position of the maximum
echo peak (marked with red cross “×”)
within the Gate 1.
b) with ANGLE function ON: (see also 4.6.7 or 4.9.7)

- (1) – S=XXmm – non-corrected sound
path – position of maximum echo peak
(marked with red cross “×”) within the
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
GATE 1. The skip-leg position of the
echo peak is indicated next to the
value by \ / symbol. The position of
echo peak on the skip diagram is
indicated by small grey square, which
changes to red, when echo crosses
the gate level;
- (2) – D=XXmm – calculated depth of the indication (maximum echo peak within
the GATE 1, marked with red cross “×”);
- (3) – DAC dB – maximum echo peak (marked with red cross “×”) relative
amplitude against the DAC curve [dB] within the Gate 1;
- (4) – AP – maximum echo peak (marked with red cross “×”) absolute height within
the GATE 1 [% FSH];
- (5) – P – projection distance from the probe X-point to the maximum echo peak
(marked with red cross “×”) within the GATE 1.

5.1.5 Other Functions of GATE 1

- Acoustic alarm may be switched ON, when the echo reaches or exceeds the
GATE 1 level or, with DAC switched ON, when the echo reaches or exceeds the
DAC level within the GATE 1 (GATE 1 level has no effect, when DAC is ON).
- ON+AUX analog output may be switched ON. There is a signal on the AOUT1
output (LEMO Analog Out), with voltage corresponding to relative echo position
within GATE 1:
minU = GATE1_BEGIN;
maxU = GATE1_END.
Note: If there is no echo within GATE 1, then maxU is on the output.

5.2 GATE 2
IMPORTANT: ANGLE and DAC functions shall be OFF for proper thickness
measurement!!!

GATE 2 measures always against GATE 1, options are:
- OFF inactive – not displayed;,
- THICKNESS AUTO 1P-1P 1st peak to 1st peak – see 5.2.2 for details;
- THICKNESS 1P-1P 1st peak to 1st peak – see 5.2.3 for details;
- THICKNESS F-F flank to flank – see 5.2.4 for details;

- THICKNESS P-P peak to peak – see 5.2.5 for details.
5.2.2 THICKNESS – AUTO 1P-1P

- GATE 2 in this mode cannot be moved
– its positioning is automatic.
- Measuring gate is GATE 1. The
position of first echo peak within
GATE 1 (which exceeds GATE 1 level)
is taken as the reference.
- Minimum THICKNESS shall be set in
the right side of the GATES menu.
This THICKNESS value (T>x.xx) is
added to position value of first echo found within GATE 1 and determines a zone
to search a second echo. This zone is indicated on the screen as GATE 2 with
variable width, if at least first echo has been found within GATE 1.
- A first echo peak is now searched within GATE 2. Its position is indicated with
cyan cross. The relative position against the reference is the resulting thickness,
which is displayed in the Status window with dark blue colour.
- With proper GATE 1 position, width and minimum thickness setting, you can get
automatic thickness gauge, operating within wide range, which doesn’t require any
operator’s intervention.
- If measured values are very unstable and their variation exceeds certain limit, then
minimum measured value will be displayed, because highly probably there is
some unwanted echo within the gate, which interferes with measuring.

5.2.3 THICKNESS 1P-1P

- GATE 1 shall be positioned across first
echo, GATE 2 shall be positioned
across second echo at discretion.
- When both gates are overpassed,
thickness is determined by the
difference between positions of first
peaks of first echoes within gates.
- Measured echo shall be whole within
the gate, i.e. gate shall not start inside
the signal. Otherwise next whole echo (half wave) will be used.
5.2.4 THICKNESS F-F

difference between positions of flanks
of first echoes within gates.
5.2.5 THICKNESS P-P

difference between positions of peaks
of first echoes within gates.

5.3 GATE 3

- OFF,
- ON (positive logic) without any alarm,

- ON ♪+ (positive logic) with acoustic alarm,
- ON ♪- (negative logic) with acoustic alarm
- AUTOFREEZE – any signal within GATE 3 level, which exceeds the gate level
for 1 sec. or more, will cause automatic freezing of actual picture (screenshot),
indicated by the red indicator *FROZEN*. The picture then may be saved – see
3.6.2. This function is used with SPOT WELD mode (optional).
5.3.2 Function of GATE 3

Intended use – monitoring of back wall
echo etc.
Fully independent GATE 3 may be
switched ON in any operation mode of
the instrument. It measures echo
position and echo peak height (% FSH),
marked with yellow cross. Values are
displayed directly underneath the gate.
Acoustic alarm with positive and negative trigger logic may be applied.
There is a possibility of GAIN correction within GATE 3 for monitoring of back wall
echo simultaneously with small defects detection.
Actual GAIN correction (GATE 3 ±XX.X dB) is displayed at the center of the right
section of the display (instead the REJECT value) in the GATES menu with GATE 3
switched on (ON, ON ♪+ or ON ♪-).
Notes: If required gain correction within GATE 3 cannot be executed due to actual
setting of the attenuator and basic GAIN, a figure of the gain correction is
displayed in red colour.
Info about actual gain correction is displayed with small text directly under
GATE 3 ON.

5.4 GATE 4

- OFF;
- ON (positive logic) without any alarm;
- ON ♪+ (positive logic) with acoustic alarm;
- ON ♪- (negative logic) with acoustic alarm;
- ECHOSTART – time base start is synchronized with interface echo within
GATE 4;
- ES+AUX – analog relative position of echo flank (within GATE 4) on ANALOG
OUT1;
- API 5UE – special function for evaluation of surface indications acc. to API 5UE –
see 7.6.
5.4.2 Function of GATE 4

Intended use – echo-start for immersion
testing etc.
Functions of GATE 4 are exactly the
same as GATE 3.
GATE 4 “has its own” velocity of sound
propagation. Thus, it is possible to
measure distance in water (or other
liquid) independently on distance in the
material under test.
In addition, there is ECHOSTART
function, which shifts the waveform so,
that the echo within GATE 4 is kept at its
left limit. Thus, variable distance from the
transducer to interface (e.g. immersion
testing) becomes “static” on the screen,
that allows positioning of other measuring
gates to stable positions relative to the
GATE 4 (interface).
The original echo position within the
GATE 4 is indicated with pink cross.
If echo disappears from within the GATE 4, then the waveform is displayed non-
shifted in its original position.
When the last option had been chosen, i.e. EchoStart+AUX, then there is a signal on
the AOUT1 output (LEMO Analog Out), with voltage corresponding to relative echo
position within GATE 4 – minU=GATE4_BEGIN, maxU=GATE4_END.
Note: If there is no echo within GATE 4, then maxU is on the output.

Version 4.0 – September 2011 / SW Version: 2011.06.09 Functions of Analog Output
6. Functions of Analog Output
6.1 Analog Output of Thickness Measurement
Analog output of measured thickness is enabled, when the GATE 1 is switched to the
ON+AUX mode, and GATE 2 is switched to any thickness measuring mode.
Signal with voltage corresponding to thickness measured in each cycle is present on

AOUT2 output (LEMO Analog Output – see 1.7 and 2.1) as follows:
- minU=0mm;
- maxU=[BSCAN MAX]mm – value BSCAN MAX, which had been set in BSCAN
menu – see 4.5;
- if thickness had not been measured, there is maxU on the output.
NOTE: The cable with appropriate connector may be ordered as option.

Version 4.0 – September 2011 / SW Version: 2011.06.09 Applications
7. Applications
7.1 Automatic Thickness Measurement
See also 5.2.2 for GATE 2 automatic thickness measurement function.
1. Adjust appropriate VELOCITY and

Time Base.
2. Switch to the GATES menu.
3. Adjust minimum THICKNESS
value. The minimum THICKNESS
value shall be less than
expected thickness value to be
measured.
4. Place transducer on the subject to
be measured and get a waveform with at least two consecutive back-wall
echoes.
5. Adjust GATE 1
- vertical level to cross both echoes to be measured,
- horizontal position and width so as to cover both echoes to be measured.
6. Switch GATE 2 to the THICKNESS AUTO 1P-1P mode
7. The measured thickness value will be displayed in the Status window with
dark blue colour.

7.2 Automatic Calibration of Probe Delay and Sound Velocity
In the SETTING menu, depress the A.CALIB key in order to activate auto-calibration
mode. The beginning of time base will be moved to the initial pulse, and range
and gate will be adapted accordingly automatically.
If operator doesn’t want to change any range and gate settings automatically, then
button may be used for switch directly to the Settings menu.
Notes: The example below describes Auto-calibration procedure with the Test Block
No.1 (EN 12223) and 45° angle probe.
This Auto-calibration procedure is applicable using any other sample with
known thickness (sound path), e.g. Test Block No.2 (EN 27963), and/or any
other probe (e.g. dual or single element straight probe) as well.
1. Depress the A.CALIB button.

2. Adjust the VELOCITY to 3260 m/s
(shear waves in steel).
3. Adjust the time base range to approx.
250 mm.
4. Place transducer on calibration block at
the index point.
5. Swivel the transducer to peak the
echoes.
6. Adjust gate width to approx. 20 mm.
7. Adjust gate vertical position to approx. 50 %.
8. Adjust angle probe parameters (ANGLE, X-VALUE).
9. Depress “AUTOCALIB” button (left) to activate “S1 SET”. Set the distance
S1 = 100.0 mm
10. Depress “AUTOCALIB” button to activate “S2 SET” and the distance
S2 = 200.0 mm.
11. Move the gate over the first echo.
12. Depress “AUTOCALIB” button (right) to
activate “S1 MEASURE” and measure
position of first echo. If echo crosses the
gate, then “ECHO OK” message
appears.

13. Depress “S1=100.0mm <STORE>”

button.
14. The star symbol (*) appears next to

S1=100.0mm.
15. Move the gate over the second echo.

16. Depress “AUTOCALB” button (right) to
activate “S2 MEASURE” and measure
second echo.
17. Adjust the GAIN until the second echo

crosses the gate. If echo crosses the
gate, then “ECHO OK” message
appears.
18. Depress “S2=200.0mm <STORE>”
button.
19. The star symbol (*) appears next to

S2=200.0mm.

20. Depress “AUTOCALB” button (right) to

activate “CALC” (calculation).
21. Depress “CALC NOW <RUN>” button.
22. The instrument now calculates the

“PROBE DELAY” and “VELOCITY”
values for the best positions of first and
second echoes exactly over 100mm and
200mm marks on the time base [Smm].
23. If calculation corresponds to desired

then depress “CALC OK? YES>” button.
Now the instrument is calibrated for
operation with angle probe.
24. Otherwise repeat steps 11 to 23.

7.3 Distance-Amplitude Correction Function (DAC)
7.3.1 General
A DAC curve may be set depending on application requirements in different modes –
see also 4.8 CURVES Sub-Menu (SETTING):
Notes: Cross mark, indicating the echo peak against DAC, is red, when over the
curve, or pink, when its position is known (within the GATE 1 range).
In the DAC mode, echo dB value and position are related to the curve, not to
the horizontal gate.
DAC curve may be constructed using up to 20 points, which may be set in
any order – they will be automatically arranged in the ascending order.
7.3.2 DAC Interpolation Modes (DAC INTERP.)

See also 4.8 CURVES Sub-Menu (SETTING):
- LINEAR - adjacent DAC curve points are connected by straight lines;
- LOG/LINEAR - adjacent DAC curve points are connected by curve with
constant slope in dB/m;
- LOG/LOG - adjacent DAC curve points are connected by curve with slope
corresponding to dB/depth ratio (when two points are related to
the same reflector size in different depths).
7.3.3 DAC Modes (DAC MODE)

See also 4.8 CURVES Sub-Menu (SETTING):
There are two DAC modes available:
- FIXED - the DAC curve will not change its position, when the GAIN
value changes;
- NORMAL - the DAC curve moves accordingly to the GAIN value change,
i.e. trigger level is constant.

7.3.4 Setting of The Reference (Basic) DAC Curve (DAC TYPE 1)

The reference (basic) DAC curve shall be set using known reflectors in the
reference block.
1. Adjust the time base to appropriate range.
2. Adjust the VELOCITY with regards to actual wave mode used (longitudinal or
transversal). Auto-calibration function may be used to adjust angle transducer
parameters – see 7.2 Automatic Calibration of Probe Delay and Sound
Velocity.
3. Depress the DAC Execution key, 2nd from the left.
4. Delete all previous DAC points (if any exist) depressing “DEL #xx” button.
5. Make sure that “DAC 1” is displayed – depress “DAC TYPE” button, if needed.
6. TR.CORR shall be set to “0.0 dB” in order to enable settings and/or
adjustments of DAC curve, otherwise points cannot be changed.
7. Adjust gate width so, that it covers sound path range of calibration reflectors.
Echo doesn’t need to cross the gate for DAC adjustment.
8. Place transducer on calibration block

containing reference reflectors and
locate the reflector nearest to the
contact surface.

echo.
10. Depress “#00 ADD” button to record
the first point. Horizontal line appears
at the echo peak.
11. Move transducer and locate second

(deeper) reference reflector.


echo.
13. Depress “#01 ADD” button to record

the second point. The line connects
two points.
14. Repeat steps 11 to 13 for all of the
rest reference reflectors to complete
DAC curve.
7.3.5 Setting of Auxiliary DAC Curves (DAC TYPE 2 to DAC TYPE 5)

1. Up to four (4) auxiliary DAC curves
(DAC 2 to DAC 5) may be derived
based on DAC 1 – depress
“DAC TYPE” button to display the
desired DAC number (DAC 2).
2. Adjust the dB difference (in 1 dB steps)
by depressing the “AUX LINE 1”
buttons. -6 dB in this example.
3. Depress “DAC TYPE” button to

display the next DAC number.
(DAC 3).
4. Adjust the dB difference (in 1 dB
steps) by depressing the
“AUX LINE 2” buttons. 3 dB in this
example.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the rest auxiliary DAC curves and dB differences.

7.3.6 JIS-DAC
JIS-DAC mode (Japanese standard) is
similar to common DAC mode.
See also 7.3.2 for DAC interpolation modes

and 7.3.3 for DAC modes.
The reference (basic) JIS-DAC curve may

be set and then adopted from the DAC
TYPE 1 (see 7.3.2), or may be set directly
as DAC TYPE JIS-DAC6 by the same
procedure using calibration reflectors in the reference block.
The difference compared to DAC is that 5 (five) auxiliary curves will be set
automatically with fixed predefined offsets:
L-LINE -12 dB (light blue);
M-LINE -6 dB (magenta);
H-LINE ±0 dB (pink dashed – basic curve);
U-LINE +6 dB (red);
U’-LINE +12 dB (orange);
U’’-LINE +18 dB (yellow).
Triggering level may be set to whichever of displayed curves by appropriate setting of

the TRIGGER value (L-LINE to U’’-LINE).
In the Status Window, an indication within the GATE 1 range is assigned to one of
seven zones (I to VII), in addition to relative dB value:
Zone I below L-LINE;
Zone II between L-LINE and M-LINE;
Zone III between M-LINE and H-LINE;
Zone IV between H-LINE and U-LINE;
Zone V between U-LINE and U’-LINE;
Zone VI between U’-LINE and U’’-LINE;
Zone VII above U’’-LINE.

7.3.7 TCG Modes (Time Corrected Gain)
The TCG mode shall be enabled (TCG ENABLE) in the CURVES submenu – see
4.8.2. See also 4.3 for activation of DAC modes.
In order to use DAC+TCG or TCG mode, the reference (basic) DAC curve
(DAC TYPE 1) shall be set in advance – see 7.3.4 Setting of The Reference
(Basic) DAC Curve (DAC TYPE 1).
The DAC key activates amplitude correction functions as follows:

- depress DAC once, the DAC button
(green background) indicates active
Distance-Amplitude-Correction mode;
- depress DAC twice, the DAC+TCG button

(green background) indicates active
Distance-Amplitude-Correction + Time-
Corrected-Gain mode;
Time corrected gain function will be
applied within range of reference (basic)
DAC curve points – echo amplitudes from
the same reflectors in different depth will
be equalized to the level of the first
reference reflector (leftmost).
- depress DAC triple, the TCG button

(green background) indicates active Time-
Corrected-Gain mode.
Time corrected gain function will be
applied within range of reference (basic)
DAC curve points.

7.4 DGS Function (Distance Gain Size)
In order to use the DGS function, the following conditions must be fulfilled:
● all appropriate probe parameters shall be set in the PROBE sib-menu – see
4.9 PROBE Sub-Menu (SETTING);
● attenuation in the reference block shall be known (measured);
● attenuation in the object under test shall be known (measured).
The DGS curve may be set using a reflector

with known size, e.g. back wall (BW), disc
shape reflector (DSR) or side drilled hole
(SDH).
1. Switch ON the DGS function in
the SETTING – CURVES sub-menu.
2. Return to the Basic menu – depress

the SETTING twice. Now there
is DGS key at the 2nd position
(instead of DAC key)
3. Depress the DGS key – all items

concerning the DGS function are
highlighted with orange colour.
4. Set the REF TYPE – reflector type:
- BW-K1 - back wall reflector R100 on

the K1 (V1) standard block acc. to
EN 12223;
- BW - back wall reflector in the
reference block;
- DSR - disc shape reflector;
- SDH - side drilled hole. SDH type reflector should be greater than 1.5*λ
(1.5*wavelength), otherwise it is indicated by question-marks ??.
5. Set the ATT REF value (attenuation in the reference block).
6. Place probe on the reference block and maximize the reference reflector echo.
7. Adjust the GATE 1 position over the reference echo.

8. Depress the REF ECHO --> ADD

button. The reference DGS curve is
displayed with red colour.
Notes: SDH type REF ECHO shall be at
a distance at least 1.5*N,
otherwise the warning s < 1.5*N !
appears.
DSR type REF ECHO shall be
smaller than the beam width at
the same depth, otherwise warning DSR>Dbeam! appears.
9. If the object under test is made of

different material or has different
properties than the reference block,
some corrections need to be
performed. Depress the
DEL <- -> OBJ right button. The DGS
curve changes its colour to pink.
10. Check all parameters highlighted with
pink colour and adjust as necessary:
- ATT OBJ - attenuation in the object under test;
- OBJ TYPE - reflector type used in the test object;
- TR.CORR - transfer correction, e.g. due to the surface roughness.
11. To return to the reference DGS curve, depress the REF ECHO <-- button.

7.5 AWS Mode – Evaluation of “d” value acc. to AWS Code
Notes: API 5UE mode shall be “OFF” – see 4.8 CURVES Sub-Menu (SETTING).
DGS mode shall be “OFF” – see 4.8 CURVES Sub-Menu (SETTING).

All previous DAC curve settings will be deleted after the AWS mode has
been activated.
The slope of AWS evaluation curve is 2 dB/in. (2 dB/25 mm).
Classification tables had been adopted from the AWS D1.1/D.1.1M:2002,

Table 6.13.1 and 6.13.2.
1. When the instrument is calibrated with appropriate probe, depress

the SETTING button.
2. Depress the CURVES button.
3. Make sure that the API 5UE mode is

OFF.
4. Switch the AWS MODE to ON.
5. Return to the Basic Menu (depress
the SETTING button twice).
6. The DAC button had changed to AWS .
7. Depress the AWS button ( AWS ).
8. Make sure that TR.CORR (transfer

correction) is set to 0.0 dB.
9. Place the transducer on a calibration block containing reference reflector and
locate the reflector.
10. Swivel the transducer to peak the echo.
11. Depress “--- ADD” button to record the reference point. The reference
evaluation curve appears at the echo peak level, with “AWS REF” indicator
just above the "DEL ---".
12. The measured value is displayed in the Status Window as “AWS d=…”
13. If CLASS DISP is ENABLE and AWS value had been measured and is valid,
then corresponding classification A, B, C, D is calculated and displayed as
yellow-black next to the result.

7.6 API 5UE Mode – Evaluation of Indications acc. to API 5UE
Notes: GATE 4 has its own velocity, which can be set in range from 1 m/s up to
20000 m/s.
AWS MODE shall be “OFF” – see 4.8 CURVES Sub-Menu (SETTING).
1. Activate the API 5UE function either

in the SETTING – CURVES menu – see
4.8, or
in the GATES menu – see 4.4.5.
GATE 4 shall be active in API 5UI
mode (pink indicator 4fx in the
Status Window).
2. Depress the key (Display Freeze)

for longer than 1 sec, the FREEZE
MAX mode of A-scan is activated with red indicator *PEAKS* in the Status
Window – see 3.4. The maximum signal envelope is displayed simultaneously
with “live” echo.
3. With active FREEZE MAX mode, move probe over a calibration notch in the
reference block and get envelope shape. Bring GATE 4 over the echo and
adjust VELOCITY value (pink – for GATE 4) to get calibrated size of the
reference notch.
The value is displayed in Status Window as API fx= xx.xx [mm or inch]. In order to
display value of the notch under the test, echo from the notch shall cross the GATE 4
level – GATE 4 level shall be adjusted accordingly.
The width of peak at half level of echo amplitude measured with GATE 4 is used for
calculation, velocity multiplied by amplitude/100% FSR (Full Screen Range), so if
echo peak is 100% of screen, then coef = 1.
API 5UE function works in combination with all other modes, except RF mode. When
AWS function is activated, value is displayed on the same position in Status Window
as API value, but when FREEZE MAX is activated, API 5UE has preference.

7.7 Curved Surface Metric
The curved surface metric is very useful function for inspection with angle probe on
curved surface of object to be inspected. This function may be activated from within
the SETTING menu – see 4.6.
Some parameters of angle probe shall be set in the SETTING menu prior to use this
function: ANGLE and X-VALUE. Then actual geometrical parameters of the object to
be inspected shall be set as well: – CURVED SURF. – INSIDE (concave) or
OUTSIDE (convex); DIAMETER and THICKNESS. The skip lengths are calculated
automatically and displayed as white zigzag line in the upper part of the screen.
In the Status Window, the parenthesis

symbol “(” next to the D and P symbols
indicates that depth of flaw D( and surface
projection distance P( are calculated from
the outside (convex) surface and vice versa,
the parenthesis symbol “)” next to the D and
P symbols indicates that depth of flaw D)
and surface projection distance P) are
calculated from the inside (concave)
surface.
The symbols /\/\ next to the sound path value S in the Status Window indicate, in
which half skip is flaw located.
If a relation of outside diameter D and thickness T is D <= 2*T, then material will be
considered as full and the cutting reflex is assumed. In such case, the symbol (O)
under the DIAMETER value is changed to O; in addition, SKIP XX.X mm is changed
to SKIP (\) XX.X mm.
If the combination of sizes is nonsense, then projection distance axis ~Pmm], P and
D values are not displayed, with pink SKIP error message under the CURVED
SURF.

7.8 Some Basic Settings for Use of EMAT Probes
Connect the EMAT probe to the instrument. Pay attention to the proper connections
of probe cables. The cable from the probe receiver shall not be connected to the
output connector of DIO 1000 – otherwise built-in preamplifier in the probe will
be damaged.
1. Turn TR MODE to the BASIC MODE – depress right (dark) button and confirm
“YES”, if the instrument had been set to ENHANCED MODE.
2. Turn TR MODE to EMAT by depressing right (dark) button.

3. Depress the LOCK key to enable pulser operation. Thus, all basic settings
needed for operation with EMAT probes are set automatically.
Other parameters settings depend on probe type, material to be tested etc. and may
be set in HW_SET menu – for experienced operators only.

7.9 Use of Phased Array (PA) Probes

(optional – for DIO 1000-PA only)
7.9.1 Initializing PA Mode

In order to switch ON the PA (Phased
Array) mode, depress the ? key and then
depress the right (grey) control key next to
the “Phased Array OFF” on the display.
Depending on the connected probe, select

the appropriate Phased Array mode (16x1.0mm
/ 16x3.5mm / 32x1.0mm).
In order to set default settings,

depress SETUPS → DEFAULT and
confirm YES .
If the PA probe is equipped with wedge,

depress the right control key (grey) next to
the “PA WEDGE OFF” on the display.
Leave the “PA MODE Chan ALL” – this is
default mode with all 16 channels operated
as transmitter/receiver.
The “PA ACG” (Phased Array Angle
Corrected Gain) may be set to “OFF” or
“DEFAULT”. In the latter case, the gain will be automatically corrected depending on
the ultrasound beam angle in the dynamic mode.

7.9.2 PA Mode (Chan ALL)
With instrument in the basic PA mode (default), main functions of standard ultrasonic
flaw detector may be applied, such as DAC, TCG and their combinations.
Descriptions of values in the Satus Window
– see 5.1.2, 5.1.3, 5.1.4.
Auxiliary lines 1*T and 2*T will be displayed
BW echo
on the S-scan, if they fit within actual time
base range. T=THICKNESS value
in SETTING menu – see 4.6.9.
The screenshot of PA mode basic screen:

Initial PA A-scan display (straight probe).
- PA FOCUS (5 mm to 299 mm / OFF) –
setting the focal length of the PA probe
for better resolution and sensitivity at the
specific distance (depth).
NOTE: PA ACG (Phased Array Angle

Corrected Gain – see 7.9.1)
works correctly only with
PA FOCUS set to “OFF”.
PA S-scan display of the same configuration.
In order to switch ON/OFF the Sector Scan
in PA mode, depress the S-scan yellow
execution key.
Indication
- PA STEPS (Static / 2 to 511) – setting BW echo

number of steps (sub-sectors), which will
be applied on S-scan (Sector Scan)
display. The higher PA STEPS value, the
more detailed is S-scan and the more
time it takes to complete the sector scan
– display is slowed down. In order to
increase display refresh rate, the PRF
should be increased up to 1000-2000 Hz
in the HW_SET menu (see 4.2.8) – the
default PRF value is 200 Hz.

- PA ANGLE – setting the cursor angle

(17.7 to 90.0 for sound velocity
cTsteel = 3260 m/s and for standard
specified wedge; the absolute angle range
is determined by ±2550 ns of wave phase
difference between the outmost elements
of PA probe). The cursor is displayed as
inclined line within the sector scan display.
White section of the cursor line
corresponds with GATE 1 range. The PA A-scan display (probe with wedge).
A-scan just below the sector scan display
represents the signal waveform along the
cursor at the PA ANGLE. The values in
the Status Window are taken from this
A-scan along the cursor line (PA ANGLE).
- PA START – setting the angle value for

beginning of the sector scan, only when
PA STEPS is not “Static” (17.7 to 90.0 for
sound velocity cTsteel = 3260 m/s and for PA S-scan display of the same configuration.
standard specified wedge; the absolute
angle range is determined by ±2550 ns of
wave phase difference between the
outmost elements of PA probe).
- PA STOP – setting the angle value for

ending of the sector scan, only when
PA STEPS is not “Static” (17.7 to 90.0 for
sound velocity cTsteel = 3260 m/s and for
standard specified wedge; the absolute
angle range is determined by ±2550 ns of PA A-scan display
wave phase difference between the (with PA ANGLE changed).
outmost elements of PA probe).
PA S-scan display of the same configuration.

The S-scan (Sector scan) in the “PA Mode

(Chan ALL)”, as well as in the “PA MODE –
Chan N..M RX ALL TX” (see 7.9.4), may be
“zoomed” to the W-scan (Wide scan) by
depressing the key. The S-scan tab is
changed to W-scan .
Next depressing the key will return to the

S-scan.
PA S-scan display (probe without edge).
The W-scan display allows more detailed

view on the area close to the test surface
PA W-scan display of the same configuration.
PA S-scan display (probe with edge)
PA W-scan display of the same configuration.

7.9.3 PA MODE – Chan SEL TX & RX Mode
In order to switch ON the “Chan SEL TX &

RX mode, activate the PA (Phased Array)
mode first – see 7.9.1, then depress the
right (grey) control key next to the
“PA MODE” on the display. The PA MODE
has changed to “Chan SEL TX & RX”. |
One more additional parameter appeared –
|
APERTURE. The APERTURE enables to
change the number of active elements
within PA probe and, thus, “create” a probe
with variable width. The indication
“N..M TX&RX” just under the PA[1..16]
indicates the “position” range of such group
of elements in the probe, which may be |
moved within 1st to 16th element using
appropriate grey and yellow Control Keys.
Example shows elements 3 to 5 with
APERTURE 3.
All chosen elements transmit and receive
non-phased waves.
APERTURE=1 serves to check each
element separately, whether it works, have
proper coupling etc.
After L-scan (Linear scan) had been
activated (green), all positions within the
probe are cyclically activated, e.g. there are
16 positions for APERTURE=1 and A-scans
are displayed from each sound beam. Then
PA[1..16] Control Keys serve to move the
cursor for A-scan display from the specified
step (element).
This mode may be used for fast scanning
using big wide probe (like a paint-brush) for
testing thickness, laminations etc. – would
be anything below the probe, the back-wall
echo position will be changed; if all is OK,
then all 16 rows are similar, with red back-
wall echo only.

7.9.4 PA MODE – Chan N..M RX ALL TX
In order to switch ON the “Chan N..M RX

ALL TX mode, activate the PA (Phased
Array) mode first – see 7.9.1, then depress
the left (yellow) control key next to the
“PA MODE” on the display. The PA MODE
has changed to “Chan N..M RX ALL TX”. |
Number of RX channels (receiving) is

determined by the APERTURE value –
see 7.9.3.
The group of RX channels may be moved within all 16 channels by yellow and grey
Control Keys next to the PA MODE on the display, e.g. for APERTURE 5
“Chan 12..16 RX” then “Chan 11..15 RX” etc.
All 16 elements are transmitting phased and
focused wave in this mode, but receiving is
limited to the number of elements, specified
by the APERTURE value.
Active RX (receiving) channels are indicated
by red numbers above the PA ANGLE on
the S-scan

Version 4.0 – September 2011 / SW Version: 2011.06.09Management of Configuration Files (Setups)
8. Management of Configuration Files (Setups)

All configuration files (setups) are stored in 9 groups, 6 setups in each (see 3.6.1).
Depress the ? key for access to the special mode (see 3.10) and then
depress SETUPS key for access to “MANAGEMENT OF CONFIGURATION FILES
(SETUPS)” table.
The actual group number is highlighted on the display in the bottom left corner,
e.g. GROUP 0 .
The actual group number may be selected using Control keys (yellow and grey) next
to the green GROUP .
Saved setups are highlighted (with yellow background) and may have names and/or
descriptions (if had been saved with names and/or descriptions).
Possible actions are as follows:

- QUIT key – return to the basic mode;
- DEFAULT – force default setup:

the FORCE DEFAULT SETUP ? menu will be displayed with options:
- YES – force default setup,
- CANCEL – return to the main “MANAGEMENT OF CONFIGURATION FILES
(SETUPS)” table;
- DEL ALL – delete the actual setup or all setups in 10 groups:
the DELETE SETUPS ? menu will be displayed with options:
- ALL GRP – delete all setups from all groups,
- GROUP X – delete all setups from the actual group,
- CANCEL – return to the main “MANAGEMENT OF CONFIGURATION FILES
(SETUPS)” table;
- STP->USB – send setups to the USB port (USB flash memory stick shall be
connected before depressing this key);
- STP<-USB – download setups from the USB port (USB flash memory stick shall
be connected before depressing this key).

Version 4.0 – September 2011 / SW Version: 2011.06.09 USB Functions
9. USB Functions
NOTES: Any USB function may be cancelled during searching for the disc by
depressing the Esc key.
If there is no “dio1000” folder on the USB device (flash memory), then all
appropriate folders will be created automatically.
For proper function of USB device (flash memory), it shall be properly
disconnected from the PC (using appropriate system function), otherwise it
may be recognized by the instrument as Read Only.
9.1 Save Setups To USB Memory Stick
- connect the USB memory stick to the USB port of the instrument;
- depress the ? key – switch to special help mode;
- depress SETUPS key;
- depress STP->USB key – send setups to the USB port, which will be saved in
“dio1000\setups\” folder.
9.2 Load Setups From USB Memory Stick
Setup files shall be saved from the computer to the USB memory stick in
“dio1000\setups\” folder in advance.
- depress SETUPS key;
- depress STP<-USB key – setups from the USB memory stick will be loaded to the
instrument.
9.3 Save Pictures (Screenshots) And Data To USB Memory Stick
In order to upload pictures, which had been saved in the instrument (see 3.6.2), to
the USB memory stick,
- activate picture listing mode (see 3.7.2) by depressing the Display Freeze key;
- select the desired memory group (PIC_01 to PIC_09) by depressing the
appropriate Execution Key (yellow) – memory group number changes by 1 after
each depressing;
- depress the key – the last picture from the list within actual group (in
alphabetical order) will be displayed on the screen;

- depress the PXX->USB key – Dio1000->USB ? message will be displayed at the

display bottom. Depress the appropriate yellow Execution Key:
CANCEL – to cancel operation,
P0x_*.* – to save all pictures from the group P0x or
P01..09 – to save all pictures from all groups;
NOTE: Pictures from the chosen picture group will be saved to USB memory stick
in “dio1000/pictures/XX-XXX” folder (XX-XXX is the instrument serial No.)
including all appropriate setups and data files.
The complete display content (“frozen” picture) is saved in .png format to
the chosen picture group.
All setup parameters for each picture are saved in *.stp file, with A-scan in
digital form (*.dat file 1024 max. values for FW waveform and 2048
max.-min. pairs for RF waveform – for research purposes or for import to
Excel).
Depending on the EXPORT setting ( csv , csv+html_1 , csv+html_2 ) in
? menu (see 0), setup parameters for each picture are saved also in *.csv
file (all parameters with values only) and *.htm file (all parameters with
values, including the screenshot – two different formats).
If BSCAN had been activated, then last measured data are saved as well in
*.txt file.
9.4 Load Records From USB Memory Stick
Records (pictures) files shall be saved from the computer to the USB memory stick in
“dio1000\pictures\” folder in advance.
- depress USB->Pxx key – records from the USB memory stick will be loaded to the
instrument.

9.5 Firmware Update
STARMANS electronics constantly improves the firmware to satisfy demands of users

and requirements of new standards and/or specifications for ultrasonic inspection.
Updated firmware is distributed via e-mail or using other data carrier.
Complete folder (directory) “dio1000” for upgrade, which is distributed via e-mail, is
packed in one ZIP file.
In order to download new firmware, it shall be saved from the computer (PC or
laptop) to the USB flash memory stick – extracted to the root of the USB flash
memory stick, strictly retaining the original structure:
..\dio1000
[main files: dio; diomap; fpga; fpga.bin; fpgaomap; fpgapa*)]
\data
[data files] if any – not necessary for firmware update
\lang
\help
[help file(s) in .png or .jpg picture format]
[interface language files “language_str.txt”]
\pictures – not necessary for firmware update
[printscreen files .png, associated data and settings files .dat,.stp, .csv, .htm]
\setups – not necessary for firmware update
[setup files .txt]
*)
for DIO1000-PA only
- connect the USB memory stick to the USB port of the instrument (using the special
connecting cable and USB memory stick delivered with the instrument);
- depress the key – activate the USB SERVICE mode;
- downloading process takes several minutes, DO NOT REMOVE the USB

memory until the message indicating the successful download appears in the
bottom row.
NOTES: After firmware had been updated, it is advisable to rename the “dio1000”
folder on the USB memory stick to “dio1000.yyyy.mm.dd”. This assures,
that it will remain as a backup and will not be changed during next
connection to the instrument later.
During each firmware update (even with new empty USB disc with no
firmware), all saved records (pictures with settings etc.) will be saved
to the USB disc in the “/dio1000/pictures” folder (if there is enough
space on the USB disc) and at the same time all records will be erased
in the instrument.
Records from the USB disc may be loaded back to the instrument – follow
the procedure described in 9.4 Load Records From USB Memory Stick.

9.6 Management of User Help
The user may prepare his own specific help files using texts, pictures converted to
the .png or .jpg format and/or movies in the .avi or .vob format.
There are some restrictions, which must be observed:

- help pictures files shall be in .png or .jpg picture format with any resolution –
small pictures will be centered and displayed 1:1 (non-scaled), big pictures will
be scaled (keeping aspect ratio) to fit the screen;
- text files (.txt) shall be prepared using UTF8 encoding for national character set.
The menu for keys (Execution Keys) is as follows:

- <<… – go to previous help page (file);
- PLAY – play movie file (if available):
- << – rewind backward, with autorepeat function,
- >> – rewind forward, , with autorepeat function,
- PAUSE – pause,
- QUIT – go back to the Help Menu;
- SHOTS – save all photos taken using the USB camera;

- DEP HLP – delete actual or all help pages;
- # / # – go to the beginning or end of the list;

- FILE_NAME / RESOLUTION – actual help page file name and resolution;
- yellow keys under the file name – open the menu for actual file or folder backup
to the USB disc to the “/dio1000/files” folder;
- HLP<-USB – load help file from the USB memory stick;
- …>> – go to next help page (file).

Version 4.0 – September 2011 / SW Version: 2011.06.09 Index
10. Index
A.CALIB ......................................................... 61 Curved Surface Metric .................................. 73
Acoustic alarm ............................................... 54 CURVES ....................................................... 47
Analog output ................................................ 54 CURVES Sub-Menu ..................................... 47
Functions of ............................................... 59 DAC ......................................................... 31, 64
Thickness measurement ........................... 59 Interpolation Modes ............................ 48, 64
ANGLE........................................................... 44 LINEAR .......................................... 48, 64
APERTURE ................................................... 79 LOG/LINEAR .................................. 48, 64
LOG/LOG ....................................... 48, 64
API 5UE ......................................................... 48
JIS-DAC .................................................... 67
API 5UE Mode ............................................... 72
JIS-DAC6 .................................................. 33
Applications ................................................... 60
Menu ......................................................... 31
Automatic calibration of probe delay and
Modes ................................................. 48, 64
sound velocity ....................................... 61
FIXED ............................................. 48, 64
Automatic thickness measurement ........... 60 NORMAL ........................................ 48, 64
DAC Function ............................................ 64 Setting of auxiliary curves ......................... 66
DGS Function ............................................ 69 Setting of the reference curve .................. 65
ATT ................................................................ 29 DAC Function ................................................ 64
ATT COMP .................................................... 48 DAC INTERP. ......................................... 48, 64
ATT OBJ ........................................................ 70 DAC MODE ............................................. 48, 64
ATT REF ........................................................ 69 DAC TYPE .................................................... 33
Attenuation compensation ............................. 48 DAC+TCG ............................................... 31, 68
AUTOCALIB .................................................. 61 DAMP ............................................................ 29
AUTOFREEZE .............................................. 57 Data Export ................................................... 83
AUTOGAIN .................................................... 21 DATE............................................................. 21
Automatic calibration Date and time setting .................................... 21
A.CALIB ..................................................... 61
Default Settings ............................................. 10
Automatic thickness measurement ............... 60
Default Setup ................................................ 81
AUX LINE OFFSET ....................................... 33
DELAY
AVERAGING ................................................. 28 DISPLAY DELAY ...................................... 26
Averaging function ......................................... 28 PROBE DELAY ........................................ 26
AWS Mode..................................................... 71 DELAY LEN .................................................. 50
AWS MODE ................................................... 48 DELAY VEL................................................... 50
BANDWIDTH ................................................. 28 DETECTOR
Basic Menu .................................................... 23 NEG HW ................................................... 28
BSCAN POS HW ................................................... 28
Data records .............................................. 41 DETECTOR .................................................. 28
Menu ......................................................... 37 FULL W ..................................................... 28
Modes ........................................................ 38 DGS .............................................................. 47
BSCAN MAX ................................................. 38 DGS Function................................................ 69
BSCAN MIN ................................................... 38 Diam eff ......................................................... 49
BSCAN MODE .............................................. 45 DIAMETER.................................................... 43
BURST........................................................... 30 Display .......................................................... 13
BW ........................................................... 47, 69 Brightness ................................................. 16
BW-K1 ..................................................... 47, 69 Freeze ....................................................... 15
Calibration DISPLAY DELAY .......................................... 26
Automatic calibration of probe delay ......... 61 DISPLAY Sub-Menu ..................................... 45
Automatic calibration of sound velocity ..... 61 Distance Gain Size ....................................... 69
Calibration intervals ..................................... 3 Distance-Amplitude Correction ..................... 64
CAMERA ....................................................... 21 DSR ......................................................... 47, 69
Configuration files EMAT Probes ................................................ 74
Management of configuration files ............ 81
ENV ............................................................... 46
Connectors .................................................... 11
Envelope ....................................................... 24
Connectors and Communication Ports .......... 13
ENVELOPE ................................................... 46
CURVED SURF. ...................................... 43, 73

Equivalent Reflector Size .............................. 47 Description ................................................ 23

ERS ............................................................... 47 GATES ...................................................... 34
ERS DISP ...................................................... 47 HW_SET ................................................... 28
Execution Keys .............................................. 15 SETTING .................................................. 42
A.CALIB ................................................ 61
EXPORT ........................................................ 21
CURVES .............................................. 47
Export Data .................................................... 83 DISPLAY .............................................. 45
FILL................................................................ 45 PROBE ................................................. 49
FILTER .......................................................... 27 MULTI connector .......................................... 46
Firmware Update ........................................... 84 MULTI MODE................................................ 21
FROZEN .................................................. 15, 18 Near Field...................................................... 49
FROZEN PEAKS ........................................... 15 OBJ TYPE ..................................................... 70
FW ................................................................. 24 Operating Environment ................................. 10
GAIN .............................................................. 26 P.FREQ ......................................................... 30
Step value ................................................. 26 P.WIDTH ....................................................... 28
Gates PA ACG ......................................................... 75
Functions of gates PA ANGLE .................................................... 77
GATE 1 ................................................. 51
GATE 2 ................................................. 55 PA FOCUS .................................................... 76
GATE 3 ................................................. 57 PA Mode
GATE 4 ................................................. 58 APERTURE .............................................. 79
Menu ......................................................... 34 Chan ALL .................................................. 75
Specifications ............................................ 12 Chan ALL .................................................. 76
GRID .............................................................. 45 Chan N..M RX ALL TX.............................. 80
Help ............................................................... 21 Chan SEL TX & RX .................................. 79
Management of user Help ......................... 85 Initializing .................................................. 75
User defined help pictures ........................ 21 L-scan ....................................................... 79
HELP_PIC ..................................................... 21 Setting ....................................................... 21
S-scan ................................................. 76, 78
HW_SET Menu .............................................. 28
W-scan ...................................................... 78
Incremental sensor
Zoom ......................................................... 78
Divider rate (Scale).................................... 46
PA Probes ..................................................... 75
Resolution ................................................. 46
PA START..................................................... 77
Incremental sensor resolution ....................... 46
PA STEPS..................................................... 76
IRC................................................................. 46
PA STOP....................................................... 77
IRC RATE ...................................................... 46
PEAKS .......................................................... 15
IRC RES ........................................................ 46
Phased Array Mode ...................................... 21
JIS-DAC ......................................................... 67
Initializing .................................................. 75
Keyboard Description .................................... 14
Phased Array Probes .................................... 75
LANGUAGE ................................................... 45
Power Requirements .................................... 10
Lanuage setting ............................................. 10
Power saving mode ...................................... 16
LENGTH eff ................................................... 49
PREFIX ......................................................... 18
Limited Warranty ............................................. 3
PRF ............................................................... 29
LINEAR .................................................... 48, 64
PROBE BEAM .............................................. 46
Linear scan .................................................... 79
PROBE DELAY ....................................... 26, 49
Load
PROBE Sub-Menu ........................................ 49
Picture ....................................................... 19
Pulse Main Frequency .................................. 30
Setup ......................................................... 19
Pulse Repetition Frequency .......................... 29
Lock ............................................................... 22
Pulser Modes
LOG/LINEAR ........................................... 48, 64
BURST ...................................................... 30
LOG/LOG................................................. 48, 64
SPIKE ....................................................... 30
L-scan ............................................................ 79
Quick Save Picture (Screenshot) .................. 20
Management of configuration files ................ 81
Radio Frequency display mode .................... 24
Menu
RANGE ......................................................... 27
Basic .......................................................... 23
REF SIZE ...................................................... 47
BSCAN ...................................................... 37
DAC ........................................................... 31 REF TYPE............................................... 47, 69

Reflector size ................................................. 47 Thickness Measuring ................................ 39

Reflector type ................................................ 47 Thickness measurement
Reject............................................................. 12 Analog output ............................................ 59
RF .................................................................. 24 Automatic thickness measurement........... 60
Save Time Base
Picture ....................................................... 18 Display Delay ............................................ 26
Inverted grey scale................................ 18 Probe Delay .............................................. 26
Quick Save Picture (Screenshot) .............. 20 Range setting ............................................ 27
Setup ......................................................... 17 Time Corrected Gain ..................................... 68
SDH ......................................................... 47, 69 TR MODE...................................................... 25
Sector scan .............................................. 76, 78 BASIC ....................................................... 25
SETTING DUAL ........................................................ 25
Menu ......................................................... 42 DUAL+ExtAmp ......................................... 25
SETUPS ........................................................ 21 EMAT ........................................................ 25
Specifications ENHANCED .............................................. 25
Gates ......................................................... 12 SINGLE ..................................................... 25
Material Velocity ........................................ 12 TR.CORR ................................................ 33, 70
Pulser ........................................................ 12 Transmitter/Receiver Mode ........................... 25
Excitation .............................................. 12 BASIC ....................................................... 25
Modes ................................................... 12 DUAL ........................................................ 25
Pulse amplitude .................................... 12 DUAL+ExtAmp ......................................... 25
Pulse Repetition Rate ........................... 12 EMAT ........................................................ 25
Pulse width ............................................ 12 ENHANCED .............................................. 25
Receiver .................................................... 12 SINGLE ..................................................... 25
Bandwidth ............................................. 12
TRIGGER LINE ............................................. 33
Damping ................................................ 12
Display .................................................. 12 UNITS ........................................................... 45
Frequency filters ................................... 12 USB Functions .............................................. 82
Gain control Firmware Update ...................................... 84
Range ............................................... 12 Load Records From USB ......................... 83
Steps................................................. 12 Load Setups From USB ............................ 82
Reject .................................................... 12 Save Pictures (Screenshots) To USB ...... 82
Time Base Save Setups To USB ................................ 82
Display Delay Range ............................ 12 VELOCITY .................................................... 27
Probe Delay Range............................... 12
VOLTAGE ..................................................... 27
Test Range ........................................... 12
Waveform display mode ............................... 24
Time Base ................................................. 12
SPIKE ............................................................ 30 Wide scan ..................................................... 78
WIDTH eff ..................................................... 49
SPOT WELD mode ....................................... 21
S-scan............................................................ 76 W-scan .......................................................... 78
XTAL FREQ .................................................. 49
STEP G.......................................................... 26
TCG ................................................... 31, 47, 68 XTAL SHAPE ................................................ 49
X-VALUE ....................................................... 44
TCG Modes ................................................... 68
THICKNESS ............................................ 38, 44 Zoom ............................................................. 20
Automatic thickness measuring ................ 40

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Version 4.0 – September 2011

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STATEMENT OF INSPECTION AND WARRANTY

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 User shall undertake necessary measurements,

 Power supply adapter SYS 1319-2005 shall be used for

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3. Keyboard Description ...................................................................................... 14

3.1 Power Button ..................................................................................................14

3.3 Execution Keys ...............................................................................................15

3.4 Display Freeze ...............................................................................................15

3.5 Display Brightness ..........................................................................................16

3.6 Save Setup / Picture (Diskette Key) ................................................................17

3.7 Load Setup / Picture .......................................................................................19

3.8 Quick Save Picture(Screenshot) .....................................................................20

3.9 Zoom ..............................................................................................................20

3.10 ? Help ................................................................................................................21

4. Menu Description ............................................................................................. 23

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4.1.9 FILTER ........................................................................................................................... 27

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4.6 SETTING Menu ......................................................................................................42

5. Functions of Gates ........................................................................................... 51

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5.2 GATE 2...................................................................................................................55

6. Functions of Analog Output ............................................................................ 59

8. Management of Configuration Files (Setups) ................................................ 81

10. Index .................................................................................................................. 86

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1.1 General Description

Figure 1. DIO 1000 Front Panel

1.3 Operating Environment

1.4 Power Requirements

1.5 Language Setting

Set the operation interface language either:

1.6 Default Settings

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1.7 Top Panel Connectors

Dual element probe

Pulser (OUT) Receiver (IN)

Single element probe

Figure 2a. DIO 1000-SF – Top Panel

Two standard LEMO connectors are used for probes connection.

Pulser (OUT) Receiver (IN)

Figure 2b. DIO 1000-PA – Top Panel

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2.1 Connectors and Communication Ports

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Display Status and

3.1 Power Button

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3.3 Execution Keys

NOTE: Hereinafter, should be any execution key depressed, it will be

3.4 Display Freeze

Depressing key for time longer than 1 sec

Next short depressing of key allows to

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3.5 Display Brightness

The intensity of display illumination may be adjusted as follows: