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StressTel T-MIKE E User Manual

StressTel T-MIKE E
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T-MIKE E/P/B
OPERATION
MANUAL
T-MIKE E/P/B
OPERATION
MANUAL
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StressTel T-MIKE E Specifications

General IconGeneral
ApplicationThickness measurement
TechnologyUltrasonic
Measurement Range0.63 mm - 500 mm (depending on transducer)
Resolution0.01 mm or 0.001 inch
Power Supply2 AA Batteries
Weight300 g
Dimensions150 mm

Summary

Important Notice

General Warnings

Key elements for proper ultrasonic test equipment use.

Operator Training

Requirement for adequate training in ultrasonic testing procedures.

Testing Limitations

Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement Critical Operating Procedure

Calibration of Sound Velocity

Probe Zero Procedure

Procedure to compensate for fixed delay of ultrasonic transducer.

Effects of Temperature on Calibration

How temperature variations affect sound velocity and zero calibration.

Transducer Selection

Criteria for selecting a good condition transducer for testing.

Use of Couplants

Doubling

Chapter I Theory of Operation

A. Ultrasonic Wave

How the T-Mike E measures thickness using ultrasonic waves and velocity.

B. Zero Probe Function

Compensating for transducer and electronics time delay via a PROBE recognition operation.

C. Single Point Velocity Calibration

Calibrating the T-Mike E's velocity using a material sample or known velocity.

Chapter II Diagram of a System

Chapter III Specifications

Chapter IV Initial Setup

A. Introduction

Overview of the Initial Setup procedure for seldom-changed settings.

B. Backlight On/Off

Procedure for selecting the backlight status (ON or OFF).

Metric/English Units

CALIBRATION LOCK

Chapter V Operation

A. ON/OFF Function

How to turn the T-Mike E on and its initial display.

B. Probe Zero Function

Performing the probe zero function to compensate for transducer delay.

Material Calibration to Known Thickness

Calibration From Known Velocity

Thickness Measurement

Measurement Units

Low Battery

Replacing or Recharging Batteries

Chapter VI T-Mike Programmable

A. Configuration and Calibration

Setting up and calibrating the T-Mike Programmable unit.

B. To Program From a T-Mike E

Method to transfer settings from a T-Mike E to a T-Mike Programmable.

C. To Program from an IBM Compatible PC

Procedure to program the T-Mike Programmable using PC software.

Chapter VII T-Mike Basic

A. Configuration and Calibration

Setting up and calibrating the T-Mike Basic unit.

B. Material Selection

Procedure for selecting a material for measurement on the T-Mike Basic.

C. Initial Setup

Changing settings like units of measure and backlight on the T-Mike Basic.

Chapter VIII Helpful Hints on Operation

A. Backlight

Tips on using the backlit LCD display to conserve battery life.

B. Clean the Surface

Guidance on cleaning surfaces and applying couplant for accurate readings.

C. Material Consistency

Importance of material properties and consistency for measurement accuracy.

Chapter IX Maintenance and Troubleshooting

A. Transducer and Cable

Checks for common issues with the transducer and connecting cable.

B. Optional NiCad Battery

Information regarding the "memory" effect and proper use of NiCad batteries.

C. Keypad

Troubleshooting issues related to the keypad's function and replaceability.

D. Display

Precautions for the fragile LCD display and its replacement.

Chapter X Warranty and Service

A. Instrument and Transducer Warranty

Details of the manufacturer's warranty for instruments and transducers.

Appendix A

Appendix B

ADDENDUM

Two point thickness calibration

Method for calibrating thickness using two calibration blocks.

How to select between one and two point calibration

Procedure to switch between one-point and two-point calibration modes.

How to perform a two point calibration

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