Tessonics F1 - Ultrasonic Probe; Usage; Cleaning and Maintenance

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3 Ultrasonic Probe
The probe consists of a multiple coax cable and an ultrasonic transducer. This is the most
critical part of F1. A malfunctioning or damaged probe may not provide accurate mea-
surements. Here are the major parts of the probe:
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1. Housing
2. Matrix transducer
3. Delay line
4. Coupler
3.1 Usage
The front face of the transducer is very fragile. Check that there is no dust, grease, or
any other foreign particles between the front face of the probe and the delay line before
mounting the delay. The delay and the coupler are the only replaceable parts on the
probe. Please do not try to disassemble the protective case, take out the matrix trans-
ducer, or detach the cable from the protective case as this will damage the probe beyond
repair.
3.2 Cleaning and Maintenance
• Clean the front face and the thread of the transducer. If possible, use isopropyl alco-
hol, dry using an air jet
• Clean the face of the delay which will be in contact with the front face of the trans-
ducer and the collar using the same technique, dry with an air jet
• For operation, a very thin layer of a standard ultrasonic gel should be applied between
the transducer front face and the delay to provide sucient acoustical contact