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Wall thickness measurement using th
e DMS Go+
1 Introduction
DMS Go+
Edition 4 (05/2014)
1-21
Display orientation
You can change the screen display of DMS
Go+ from
landscape to portrait mode (
see Section
Display orien
-
tation
, page
5-6
).
In addition, you can toggle b
etween right-hand and left-
hand operation
(
see Section
Selecting the instrument
orientation
, page
5-
6
).
Display orientation
in landscape
mode
Display orientation in portrait mode
36
38
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
3
Function Groups and Functions
3
Function Groups and Functions (Cont'D)
4
Status Display Icons
5
Power Level Indicators
5
Basic Key Functions
6
Navigation
7
Table of Contents
9
1 Introduction
17
DMS Go+ Edition 4 (05/2014)
17
Safety Information
18
Battery Operation
18
Software
18
Defects/Errors and Exceptional Stresses
19
Important Information on Wall Thickness Measurement
20
Prerequisites for the Use of Ultrasonic Thickness Gauges
20
Limits of Ultrasonic Testing
21
Ultrasonic Wall Thickness Measurement
21
Effect of the Test Object Material
22
Effect of Temperature Variations
22
Measurement of Remaining Wall Thickness
22
Choice of the Probe
23
Doubling of Measured Value
23
Use of Couplants
23
Important Information on Wall Thickness Measurement Using the DMS Go
24
Probe Zero Offset
24
Measuring Accuracy
24
Probes
25
The DMS Go
28
Overview of Functions
28
Options
30
Wall Thickness Measurement
31
Using the DMS Go
31
Principle of Ultrasonic Measurement
31
Dual Mode (Measurement Mode DUAL)
32
Single-Element Mode (Measurement Modes S-IP, S-PEAK, S-FLANK)
33
Multi-Echo Mode (Measurement Mode DUAL-MULTI)
33
Topcoat Method (Measurement Mode TOP-COAT)
34
Auto-V (Measurement Mode AUTO-V)
35
B-Scan
36
Display Orientation
37
The USM Go
38
How to Use this Manual
38
Overview
39
Layout and Presentation in
40
Attention and Note Symbols
40
Listings
40
Operating Steps
40
This Manual
40
2 Standard Package and Accessories
41
Standard Package
42
Add-On Functions
43
Preconfigured Function Packages
44
Recommended Probes
45
Recommended Probe Cables
50
Recommended Accessories
52
3 Initial Start-Up
55
Instrument Positioning
56
Power Supply
56
Operation with Charger/Power Adapter
56
Operation Using Batteries
58
Charging the Batteries
62
Connecting a Probe
63
Dual-Type Connectors
63
Single-Type Connectors
63
Inserting the SD Memory Card
64
Starting the DMS Go
65
Powering on
65
Powering off
66
Factory Default Setting (Reset)
66
4 Principles of Operation
67
Overview of Operator's Controls
68
Display Screen
69
Display Modes
69
Functions on the Display Screen
71
Icons and Information
71
Display of Reading
72
Navigation and Function Keys
73
Keypad
73
Function Keys
73
Power Key
73
Key Combinations
74
Operational Concept
75
Changing the Display Views
75
Selecting and Setting Functions
76
Operation
79
Default Settings
80
Language Setting
80
Units Setting
81
Resolution Setting
81
Radix
82
Last Reading
82
Date Format, Date, and Time
83
Selecting the Instrument Orientation
84
Display Orientation
84
Assignment of Function Key 4
85
Function Lockout
86
Password Protection
88
Power Saving Mode
90
Configuring Data Boxes
91
Default Settings of the Display
93
Setting the Brightness
93
Selecting the Color Scheme
94
Operating Modes and Views
95
Changing the Operating Mode or View
95
Saving the Settings
96
Loading Settings
97
Deleting Settings
97
Preparing for Measurements
98
Choosing the Probe Type
99
Choosing the Measurement Mode
100
Carrying out the Calibration
102
Calibrations
102
Probe Zero Offset
103
Calibration to Zero and to Sound Velocity
105
Setting the Sound Velocity
109
Carrying out Measurements
110
A-Scan Configuration
111
Setting the Display Range
111
Setting the Gain
112
Selecting the Display Update Rate
113
Selecting the Rectification Mode
114
Setting the Probe Delay
114
Setting the Gates
115
Task of the Gates
115
Gate Start
115
Gate Width
116
Gate Threshold
116
Configuring Alarm Functions
117
Minimum Value Alarm
117
Maximum Value Alarm
117
MIN/MAX Mode
118
Switching the MIN/MAX Mode on
119
Clearing a Sequence of Measurements
119
Thickness Profiles with the B-Scan
120
Switching the B-Scan Display on
121
Setting the Display Time
121
Setting the Waiting Time
122
Minimum Value Line
122
Recording a B-Scan
123
Differential Value Display
124
Switching the Differential Value Display on
124
A-Scan View
125
Other Functions
126
Saving Calibration Block Data
126
Calibration Reminder
128
Temperature Compensation
129
Display Freeze (FREEZE)
130
Gate Magnifier (ZOOM)
131
Enabling Options (Upgrade)
132
6 Data Recorder
133
Overview of Functions
134
File Types
136
File Type LINEAR
136
File Type CUSTOM LINEAR
137
File Type CUSTOM POINT
137
File Type GRID
138
File Type CUSTOM GRID
138
File Type BOILER
139
Master Comment List
140
Creating a Master Comment List
140
Changing Master Comments
141
Working with Files
143
Creating a New File
143
Deleting Files
145
Saving Measurement Results
146
Loading a File
146
Saving Readings
147
Special Measuring Point Functions
148
Selecting Individual Measuring Points
148
Clearing a Reading
149
Overwriting Readings
149
Saving Readings with A-Scans
150
Adding Comments
152
Editing a File Comment List
154
Editing Files
156
Expanding the File Capacity
156
Deleting Parts of a File
158
Editing Header Data
159
Adding a Microgrid
161
Automatic Advance
165
Evaluations
168
Viewing Statistical Evaluations
168
Changing the View (Spread - List)
170
Viewing Stored Reading Attachments
171
Documenting Measurements
172
Data Export
172
Screen Shots
173
7 Special Functions of the DMS Go+ TC
175
Basics
176
Measurement Mode Auto-V
180
Applications
180
Choosing the Probe
180
Activating Auto-V
180
Zeroing for Auto-V
181
Checking Reference Block Data
181
Measurement Mode Topcoat
183
Applications
183
Choosing the Probe
183
Activating Topcoat
183
Zeroing for Topcoat
184
Checking Reference Block Data
184
Sound Velocity in the Test Object
185
Calibration to the Sound Velocity
186
Sound Velocity in the Coating
187
8 Maintenance and Care
189
Instrument Care
190
Battery Care
190
Charging the Batteries
191
Maintenance
191
Software Updates
192
Download of Update Files
192
Installing an Update
193
9 Interfaces and Peripherals
195
Interfaces
196
Overview
196
USB Interface
197
Service Interface (Mini RS232-C)
197
Peripherals
198
10 Appendix
199
Application Notes
200
General Notes
200
Sound Velocities
202
Data Recorder File Types
205
File Type LINEAR
205
File Type GRID
207
File Type CUSTOM LINEAR
209
File Type CUSTOM GRID
211
File Type CUSTOM POINT
213
File Type BOILER
215
Flag Symbols
217
Function Directory
218
EU Declaration of Conformity
222
Manufacturer/Service Addresses
222
Environmental Protection
224
Regulations
224
WEEE Directive (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
224
Disposal of Batteries
225
Recycling Directives
227
Overview
227
Materials to be Disposed of Separately
230
Other Materials and Components
233
Recycling Data of the DMS Go
240
11 Specifications
243
Specifications of the DMS Go
244
Display Screen
244
Display
245
Connectors
246
Pulser
246
Receiver
247
Memory
247
Environment
248
Protection
249
Options
250
Specifications According to
251
En 12668
251
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Model
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Language
English
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