ECHO Series Ultrasonic Thickness Gages
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2. Use the up and down arrow keys to select any of the following settings:
• Off: Disables the Fast feature
• On: Enables the Fast feature. The LOS will work normally and not show the
measured reading.
• Min/Max: The LOS will display the LAST MAX measured value or the LAST
MIN measured value. If you choose the Min/Max option, the gage will show
the Max and Min value on the display as shown below:
3. When finished, press the F1 – Back key to exit the screen.
Helpful Hint: When using the Min/Max mode, if you press the F2 – Freeze key prior to
LOS, the gage will display the last minimum prior to the LOS so that the actual couplant
on the end of the transducer is not registered as a legitimate minimum reading. The LOS
flag indicates the LAST MAX or the LAST MIN value and is shown based on the
Min/Max setting.
Gain
Gain refers to an increase in signal power (echo height) and is typically measured in
decibels (dBs). The Gain feature is useful for setting a reference level where by making it
easier to add or subtract gain.
To set the Gain option, follow these steps:
1. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the Gain option.