EasyManua.ls Logo

Panametrics MG2-XT User Manual

Default Icon
138 pages
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
Page #1 background imageLoading...
Page #1 background image
USER’S MANUAL
MG2, MG2-XT, MG2-DL
Ultrasonic Thickness Gages
Part No. 910-257C

Table of Contents

Question and Answer IconNeed help?

Do you have a question about the Panametrics MG2-XT and is the answer not in the manual?

Panametrics MG2-XT Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPanametrics
ModelMG2-XT
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Preface

Warranty

Details of the product warranty coverage and limitations.

2 Basic Operation

2.1 Initial Setup

Step-by-step guide for the initial setup of the gage.

Transducer ZERO Compensation

Explains the zero compensation step for transducers.

2.2 Making Measurements

Steps for performing thickness measurements.

3 Standard Calibration Measurement

Transducer Zero Compensation

Calibrates for sound transit time and temperature variations.

Material Velocity Calibration

Calibrates for material sound velocity using test blocks.

Zero Calibration

Calibrates for best absolute accuracy using thin test blocks.

3.2 Transducer Zero Compensation

Detailed steps for transducer zero compensation.

3.3 Velocity and Zero Calibration

Combined procedure for velocity and zero calibration.

3.4 Material Velocity Calibration

Procedures for calibrating material velocity.

3.4.1 When Material Sound Velocity Is Unknown

Steps to calibrate velocity when material speed is unknown.

3.4.2 When Material Sound Velocity Is Known

Steps to calibrate velocity when material speed is known.

3.5 Zero Calibration

Procedure for performing zero calibration.

3.6 THRU-COAT® Calibration (MG2-XT and MG2-DL Only)

Calibration for measuring metal thickness with coatings.

3.6.1 THRU-COAT® (Metal Only) Calibration (MG2-XT and MG2-DL Only)

Calibrates for metal thickness, ignoring coating thickness.

3.6.2 THRU-COAT (Metal and Coating) Calibration

Calibrates for both metal and coating thickness.

3.7 Echo-to-Echo Calibration

Calibrates for measuring wall thickness ignoring paint/coatings.

Calibrating Echo-to-Echo Feature

Procedure to calibrate the Echo-to-Echo feature.

4 Additional MG2 Series Gaging Features

Datalogger

Features related to the internal datalogger.

4.7 High/Low Alarms (MG2-XT and MG2-DL Only)

Setting high and low alarm thresholds.

To activate the High/Low Alarm

Steps to activate High/Low Alarms.

4.10.1 Measurement Reset

Resets measurement parameters to defaults.

To perform Measurement Resets

Steps to perform measurement resets.

4.10.2 Master Reset

Resets instrument and deletes database.

To perform Master Resets

Steps to perform master resets.

4.10.3 Database Reset (MG2-DL Only)

Clears the entire database.

To perform Database Resets

Steps to perform database resets.

4.12 Optional Waveform (MG2-XT and MG2-DL Only)

Viewing live ultrasonic waveform.

4.13 Waveform Adjust Mode (MG2-XT and MG2-DL Only)

Adjusting setup parameters not in Standard Mode.

4.13.1 Manual Gain Adjust (MG2-XT and MG2-DL Only)

Adjusting gain in 1 dB increments.

4.13.2 Extended Blank

Extending the blank from sound entry point.

4.13.3 E1 (Echo1) Blank

Blocking noise signals between backwall echoes.

4.13.4 Range

Adjusting the waveform range.

5 Datalogger

5.1 Datalogger Overview

Introduction to the datalogger and its functions.

5.5 Saving Data

How to store displayed thickness values.

5.9 Receiving Files and Using the GageView Interface Program

Downloading data from computer and using GageView.

5.9.1 Receiving (Downloading) Files From a Computer

Downloading data from computer to gage.

5.9.2 Using the Optional GageView Interface Program

Using the GageView software for data management.

7 Theory of Operation

Pulse-Echo Principle

Explains the sound wave timing and reflection principle.

8 Application Notes

8.1 Factors Affecting Performance And Accuracy

Factors influencing measurement performance.

Surface Condition

Impact of surface condition on measurements.

Transducer Positioning/Alignment

How to properly position and align transducers.

Calibration

Importance of accurate calibration for measurement accuracy.

8.2 Transducer Selection

Guidance on selecting appropriate transducers.

8.3 High Temperature Measurements

Special considerations for high temp measurements.

9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

9.3 Error Messages

Explains special error messages displayed by the gage.

9.4 Turn On And Low Battery Problems

Troubleshooting issues related to power and battery.

SETUP ("Do--") PROBLEMS

Troubleshooting the "Do--" message.

9.5 Measurement Problems

Troubleshooting issues when measurements fail.

9.6 Self Diagnostics

Using diagnostic screens to identify problems.

To view the Diagnostic 2 screen...

Steps to view diagnostic results.

9.7.1 KEYPAD TEST

Tests the functionality of keypad keys.

To test the keypad

Steps for performing the keypad test.

9.7.2 VIDEO TEST

Tests the functionality of display pixels.

To test the video display

Steps for performing the video display test.

9.8 Repair Service

Information on how to get the unit repaired.

Related product manuals