BF Rail DIO 1000 User Guide 1

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DIO 1000
Ultrasonic Flaw Detector
Operation Manual
Version 5.01 July 2012

SW Version: 2012.06.12
Version 5.01 July 2012 / SW Version: 2012.06.12
Dio 1000 Operation Manual
STARMANS electronics, Ltd. 2012

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express written consent of STARMANS electronics, Ltd. The material in this manual
is for informational purposes and is subject to change without notice.
In no event will STARMANS electronics, Ltd. be liable for direct, indirect, special,
incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this documentation,
even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
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electronics, Ltd.
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STATEMENT OF INSPECTION AND WARRANTY

This statement covers new instruments, electro/mechanical devices, probes, transducers and supplies
manufactured and sold by STARMANS electronics, Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as STARMANS) to an
end user in consideration of the purchase price paid.
INSPECTION
Upon receipt of the instrument, it should be examined immediately for any evidence of hidden or
external damage. Damage should be promptly reported to the carrier making delivery, as the carrier is
normally liable for such damage. All documentation, waybills and packing materials should be retained
in order to establish claims. Please, advise STARMANS at the nearest Service Center after notifying
the carrier of shipping damage so that we may assist in damage claims and supply replacement
equipment, if necessary.
LIMITED WARRANTY
STARMANS warrants its instruments to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of 24 months from the date of shipment, under conditions of normal use and service.
Batteries and other expendable items are excluded from this warranty.
Specifically excluded from this warranty is equipment that becomes defective due to:
a) normal wear,
b) damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse or negligence, and
c) attempts to modify, repair or perform internal adjustments by parties other than authorized
STARMANS service personnel.
STARMANS reserves the right to charge on a time and material basis for repairs that are necessitated
by a, b and c above. Seals may be applied in critical locations on the equipment to protect the integrity
of factory calibration and QA acceptance. The tamper-proof design of these seals renders them
fragile, so care should be taken not to break or remove these, as this will void the warranty.
If any of above items should prove defective within the warranty period, STARMANS will, at its option,
repair or replace them without charge, FOB the nearest STARMANS Service Center. Our policy is to
accept only prepaid shipments to our authorized service centers.
STARMANS makes no other warranty of any kind whatsoever and are no implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. STARMANS shall not be liable for any failure of the
equipment or equipment operators to discover defects in components being tested with such
equipment or for any consequential damages arising from the purchase or use of the equipment. In no
event shall damages for breach of warranty exceed the purchase price paid to STARMANS
hereunder.
STARMANS reserves the right to modify or change the specifications of its products without notice
and without incurring any responsibility for modifying previously manufactured products.
CALIBRATION INTERVALS
As the manufacturer, STARMANS electronics, Ltd. recommends that our electronic equipment be
calibrated at the end of its one year warranty period and every 12 months thereafter.
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!
WARNING:
According to EN 55022 standard, the ultrasonic flaw
detector DIO 1000 meets requirements for class A only!
User shall undertake necessary
if reception interferences occurs.
measurements,
Power supply adapter SYS 1319-2005 shall be used for

Li-Ion battery charging only 3,6 V DC 16 Ah. Do not use
this power supply adapter during testing.
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Contents
1. DIO 1000 Introduction ...................................................................................... 10
1.1
General Description ................................................................................................10
1.2
Unpacking ..............................................................................................................11
1.3
Operating Environment ...........................................................................................11
1.4
Power Requirements ..............................................................................................11
1.5
Language Setting ...................................................................................................11
1.6
Default Settings ......................................................................................................11
1.7
Top Panel Connectors ............................................................................................12
2. Specifications ................................................................................................... 13
2.1
Connectors and Communication Ports....................................................................14
3. Keyboard Description ...................................................................................... 15

3.1
3.2
Power Button ..................................................................................................15
Esc
Escape Key ....................................................................................................16
3.3
Execution Keys ...............................................................................................16
3.4
Display Freeze ...............................................................................................16
3.5
Display Brightness ..........................................................................................17
3.6
Save Setup / Picture (Diskette Key) ................................................................18
3.6.1
3.6.2
3.7
Save Setup ..................................................................................................................... 18

Save Picture (Screenshot) ............................................................................................. 19
Load Setup / Picture .......................................................................................20
3.7.1
3.7.2
Load Setup ..................................................................................................................... 20

Load Picture ................................................................................................................... 20
3.8
Quick Save Picture(Screenshot) .....................................................................21
3.9
Zoom ..............................................................................................................21
3.10
3.11
Help / Special Mode Menu..............................................................................22

Lock................................................................................................................23
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4. Menu Description ............................................................................................. 24

4.1
Basic Menu .............................................................................................................24
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
4.1.4
4.1.5
4.1.6
4.1.7
4.1.8
4.1.9
4.1.10
4.1.11
4.1.12
4.2
HW_SET Menu .......................................................................................................29
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
4.2.4
4.2.5
4.2.6
4.2.7
4.2.8
4.2.9
4.2.10
4.3
BANDWIDTH .................................................................................................................. 29
AVERAGING .................................................................................................................. 29
DETECTOR .................................................................................................................... 29
TR MODE ....................................................................................................................... 29
P.WIDTH ........................................................................................................................ 29
ATT ................................................................................................................................. 30
DAMP ............................................................................................................................. 30
PRF ................................................................................................................................ 30
SPIKE/BURST ................................................................................................................ 31
P.FREQ .......................................................................................................................... 31
DAC Menu ..............................................................................................................32
4.3.1
4.3.2
4.3.3
4.3.4
4.3.5
4.3.6
4.3.7
4.3.8
4.3.9
4.3.10
4.4
GATE >--< ...................................................................................................................... 25

GATE --< ........................................................................................................................ 26
GATE ^ ........................................................................................................................... 26
TR MODE Transmitter/Receiver Mode ....................................................................... 26
PROBE DELAY .............................................................................................................. 27
DISPLAY DELAY............................................................................................................ 27
GAIN ............................................................................................................................... 27
STEP G .......................................................................................................................... 27
FILTER ........................................................................................................................... 28
VOLTAGE....................................................................................................................... 28
VELOCITY ...................................................................................................................... 28
RANGE ........................................................................................................................... 28
GATE >--< ...................................................................................................................... 33

GATE --< ........................................................................................................................ 33
GATE ^ ........................................................................................................................... 33
TR MODE [BW-K1 / BW / DSR / SDH (grey)] ................................................................ 33
PROBE DELAY .............................................................................................................. 33
GAIN ............................................................................................................................... 34
STEP G .......................................................................................................................... 34
DEL #xx ADD ................................................................................................................. 34
TR.CORR / TRIGGER LINE / AUX LINE # .................................................................... 34
DAC TYPE...................................................................................................................... 34
GATES Menu .........................................................................................................35
4.4.1
4.4.2
4.4.3
4.4.4
4.4.5
4.4.6
4.4.7
4.4.8
4.4.9
4.4.10
GATE >--< ...................................................................................................................... 35

GATE --< ........................................................................................................................ 35
GATE ^ ........................................................................................................................... 35
GATE .............................................................................................................................. 35
GATE # ........................................................................................................................... 36
GAIN ............................................................................................................................... 37
STEP G .......................................................................................................................... 37
REJECT .......................................................................................................................... 37
THICKNESS ................................................................................................................... 37
VELOCITY ...................................................................................................................... 37
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4.5
BSCAN Menu .........................................................................................................38

4.5.1.1
4.5.1.2
4.5.1.3
4.5.1.4
4.5.1.5
4.5.1.6
4.5.1.7
4.5.1.8
4.5.1.9
4.5.1.10
4.5.2
4.5.3
GATE >--< .............................................................................................................................. 38

GATE --< ................................................................................................................................ 38
GATE ^ ................................................................................................................................... 38
TR MODE ............................................................................................................................... 38
PROBE DELAY ...................................................................................................................... 38
GAIN ....................................................................................................................................... 39
BSCAN MAX .......................................................................................................................... 39
BSCAN MIN ............................................................................................................................ 39
THICKNESS ........................................................................................................................... 39
VELOCITY .............................................................................................................................. 39
BSCAN Modes ............................................................................................................... 40

THICKNESS Thickness Measuring ............................................................................. 41
4.5.3.1 Using GATE 1 only (GATE 2 OFF): ........................................................................................ 41

4.5.3.2 Automatic thickness measuring mode with GATE 2 set to THICKNESS AUTO 1P-1P: ......... 42
4.5.3.3 Thickness measuring mode with GATE 2 set to THICKNESS 1P-1P:.................................... 42
4.5.4
4.5.5
R-G-B Palette ................................................................................................................. 42

TOFD (BW) Time Of Flight Diffraction ........................................................................ 43
4.5.5.1 Initializing TOFD Mode ........................................................................................................... 43

4.5.5.2 Basic Settings For TOFD Technique ...................................................................................... 43
4.5.6
4.6
SETTING Menu ......................................................................................................46
4.6.1
4.6.2
4.6.3
4.6.4
4.6.5
4.6.6
4.6.7
4.6.8
4.6.9
4.6.10
4.7
GATE >--< ...................................................................................................................... 47

GATE --< ........................................................................................................................ 47
CURVED SURF.............................................................................................................. 47
DIAMETER ..................................................................................................................... 47
PROBE DELAY .............................................................................................................. 47
GAIN ............................................................................................................................... 48
ANGLE ........................................................................................................................... 48
X-VALUE ........................................................................................................................ 48
THICKNESS ................................................................................................................... 48
VELOCITY ...................................................................................................................... 48
DISPLAY Sub-Menu (SETTING) ............................................................................49
4.7.1
4.7.2
4.7.3
4.7.4
4.7.5
4.7.6
4.7.7
4.7.8
4.7.9
4.7.10
4.8
BSCAN data records ...................................................................................................... 45
LANGUAGE.................................................................................................................... 49
UNITS ............................................................................................................................. 49
FILL ................................................................................................................................ 50
GRID ............................................................................................................................... 50
BSCAN MODE ............................................................................................................... 50
IRC ................................................................................................................................. 51
IRC RES ......................................................................................................................... 51
IRC RATE ....................................................................................................................... 51
PROBE BEAM ................................................................................................................ 51
ENVELOPE .................................................................................................................... 51
CURVES Sub-Menu (SETTING).............................................................................52
4.8.1
4.8.2
4.8.3
4.8.4
4.8.5
4.8.6
4.8.7
4.8.8
4.8.9
4.8.10
DGS ................................................................................................................................ 52
TCG ................................................................................................................................ 52
REF TYPE ...................................................................................................................... 52
REF SIZE ....................................................................................................................... 52
ERS DISP ....................................................................................................................... 52
ATT COMP ..................................................................................................................... 53
DAC INTERP. ................................................................................................................. 53
DAC MODE .................................................................................................................... 53
AWS MODE.................................................................................................................... 53
API 5UE .......................................................................................................................... 53
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4.9
PROBE Sub-Menu (SETTING) ...............................................................................54
4.9.1
4.9.2
4.9.3
4.9.4
4.9.5
4.9.6
4.9.7
4.9.8
4.9.9
4.9.10
XTAL FREQ.................................................................................................................... 54
XTAL SHAPE ................................................................................................................. 54
Diam eff / WIDTH eff ...................................................................................................... 54
LENGTH eff/ Near Field ................................................................................................. 54
PROBE DELAY .............................................................................................................. 54
GAIN ............................................................................................................................... 55
ANGLE ........................................................................................................................... 55
X-VALUE ........................................................................................................................ 55
DELAY LEN .................................................................................................................... 55
DELAY VEL .................................................................................................................... 55
5. Functions of Gates ........................................................................................... 56

5.1
GATE 1...................................................................................................................56
5.1.1
5.1.2
5.1.3
5.1.4
5.1.5
5.2
GATE 2...................................................................................................................60
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3
5.2.4
5.2.5
5.3
Available Modes of GATE 2 ........................................................................................... 60

THICKNESS AUTO 1P-1P .......................................................................................... 60
THICKNESS 1P-1P ........................................................................................................ 61
THICKNESS F-F ............................................................................................................ 61
THICKNESS P-P ............................................................................................................ 61
GATE 3...................................................................................................................62
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.4

Standard Functions of GATE 1 ...................................................................................... 56
Functions of GATE 1 with Angle Probes ........................................................................ 57
Functions of GATE 1 with DAC Curve ........................................................................... 58
Other Functions of GATE 1 ............................................................................................ 59

Function of GATE 3 ........................................................................................................ 62
GATE 4...................................................................................................................63
5.4.1
5.4.2

Function of GATE 4 ........................................................................................................ 63
6. Functions of Analog Output ............................................................................ 64

6.1
Analog Output of Thickness Measurement .............................................................64
7. Applications ...................................................................................................... 65
7.1
Automatic Thickness Measurement ........................................................................65
7.2
Automatic Calibration of Probe Delay and Sound Velocity ......................................66
7.3
Distance-Amplitude Correction Function (DAC) ......................................................69
7.3.1
7.3.2
7.3.3
7.3.4
7.3.5
7.3.6
7.3.7
General ........................................................................................................................... 69
DAC Interpolation Modes (DAC INTERP.) ..................................................................... 69
DAC Modes (DAC MODE) ............................................................................................. 69
Setting of The Reference (Basic) DAC Curve (DAC TYPE 1) ....................................... 70
Setting of Auxiliary DAC Curves (DAC TYPE 2 to DAC TYPE 5) .................................. 71
JIS-DAC .......................................................................................................................... 72
TCG Modes (Time Corrected Gain) ............................................................................... 73
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7.4
DGS Function (Distance Gain Size) ........................................................................74
7.5
AWS Mode Evaluation of d value acc. to AWS Code.........................................76
7.6
API 5UE Mode Evaluation of Indications acc. to API 5UE ....................................77
7.7
Curved Surface Metric ............................................................................................78
7.8
Some Basic Settings for Use of EMAT Probes .......................................................79
7.9
Dio1000 Synchronization With Another Instrument .................................................80
8. Phased Array (PA) Mode ................................................................................. 81

8.1
Initializing PA Mode ................................................................................................81
8.2
PROBE Sub-Menu (SETTING) In Pa Mode ............................................................82
8.2.1
8.2.2
8.2.3
8.2.4
PA WEDGE .................................................................................................................... 82
WEDGE FRONT............................................................................................................. 82
Z-OFFSET (ZERO OFFSET) ......................................................................................... 82
WEDGE VEL .................................................................................................................. 82
8.3
PA Mode (Chan ALL)..............................................................................................83
8.4
PA MODE Chan SEL TX & RX Mode ..................................................................86
8.5
PA MODE Chan N..M RX ALL TX .......................................................................87
8.6
Weld Geometry Display In PA Mode .......................................................................88
8.6.1
8.6.2
8.6.3
Weld Geometry Selection ............................................................................................... 88

Weld Geometry Design .................................................................................................. 89
Weld Geometry Programming ........................................................................................ 90
9. Management of Configuration Files (Setups) ................................................ 94

10. USB Functions ................................................................................................. 95
10.1 Save Setups To USB Memory Stick .......................................................................95
10.2 Load Setups From USB Memory Stick....................................................................95
10.3 Save Pictures (Screenshots) And Data To USB Memory Stick ...............................95
10.4 Load Records From USB Memory Stick .................................................................96
10.5 Firmware Update ....................................................................................................97
10.6 Management of User Help ......................................................................................99
11. Index ................................................................................................................ 100
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1. DIO 1000 Introduction

1.1 General Description
The DIO 1000 has a large number of standard features, high contrast, high resolution
translucent color LCD display (1024768 pixels) and the capability to store and recall
dozens instrument set-up programs, thousands A-scans, including distance
amplitude correction (DAC) and a low noise receiver with selectable RF and detected
displays.
Figure 1. DIO 1000 Front Panel

The expanded top panel has seven connectors including two LEMOs for probes
connection (plus one wide connector for PA probe DIO 1000-PA only) and five
special connectors for synchronization, alarm and analog outputs, encoder (IRC)
connection, USB and power connector.
Notwithstanding of its of its digital signal processing, the DIO 1000 retains the high
repetition rate capability and superior waveform display.
DIO 1000 Introduction
1.2 Unpacking
All cartons should be opened and inspected upon receipt. The cartons and contents
should be inspected for any signs of damage that may have occurred during
shipment. If damage is noted, contact the carrier and retain the damaged shipping
materials until an inspection can be performed by a representative of the carrier. With
the exception of external accessories, all DIO 1000 options are installed before the
unit is shipped. Check the contents of the carton or cartons against the purchase
order to ensure that all accessories ordered have been received.
1.3 Operating Environment

The DIO 1000 is designed as a portable instrument, and as such requires no special
site preparation before operation. When operated, the instrument should be firmly
supported on its tilt handle to prevent damage due to a fall. The unit should be
protected as much as possible from water or chemical splashes, rapid temperature
changes, or areas near large electrical equipment that may interfere with the
operation of the internal circuitry.
1.4 Power Requirements

The battery charger (power unit) is provided with the DIO 1000, which allows the
instrument to be operated from the Li-Ion battery or from AC line power in the range
of 100-240 Volts at a line frequency of 50 to 60 Hz.
1.5 Language Setting

Set the operation interface language either:
by depressing the ? key and then select desired language by depressing

yellow execution key just under LANG X ; or
by depressing yellow execution key just under SETTING (colour will change to
green SETTING ) then DISPLAY DISPLAY and control keys next to the
LANGUAGE on the screen.
1.6 Default Settings

The default settings of the instrument may be restored any time simply by depressing
? key, then SETUPS DEFAULT and confirm YES .
All special functions will be set OFF and the instrument will operate in the BASIC
mode. Then select the TR MODE (see 4.1.4. TR MODE Transmitter/Receiver
Mode), unlock the HW_SET (see 4.1. Basic Menu) and check initial settings.
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DIO 1000 Introduction
1.7 Top Panel Connectors

Seven external connectors are provided on the DIO 1000 top panel (refer to
Figures 2a, 2b).
Dual element probe

Pulser (OUT)
Receiver (IN)
Single element probe

Figure 2a. DIO 1000-SF Top Panel
Two standard LEMO connectors are used for probes connection.
PA probe
Pulser (OUT) Receiver (IN)

Dual element probe
Single element probe
Figure 2b. DIO 1000-PA Top Panel
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Specifications
2. Specifications
Pulser
Type
Square wave
Pulse Amplitude
Selectable from 75 to 275 Volts in 5 V steps
Pulse Width
15 to 5000 ns
Pulse Repetition Rate
10 Hz to 20 kHz
Pulser Excitation
Spike (1 pulse) or Burst (1 to 10 pulses)
Modes
SINGLE (Pulse Echo), DUAL (Dual or Through

Transmit), EMAT
Receiver
Bandwidth
0.5 to 30 MHz (at -3 dB)
Frequency Filters
Broadband, Narrowband, or Custom Selectable

Low and High Pass Filters 1.0 MHz, 2.0 MHz,
2.25 MHz, 4.0 MHz, 5.0 MHz, 10.0 MHz
Damping
Selection values: 42, 51, 180 or 1000 Ohms
Gain Control Range
0 to 111.0 dB
Gain Control Steps
Selectable 0.1, 0.5, 1.0 and 6.0 dB
Display
RF, Half-wave+, Half-wave-, Full-wave
Reject
0 to 80 % full screen height in 1 % steps
Time Base
Test Range
1.9 mm to 14353.0 mm at 200 Hz PRF in steel (for

cL = 5990 m/s), max. 298901 mm at 10 Hz PRF
Probe Delay Range
-10.00 s to 4800.00 s
Display Delay Range
-8.50 s to 4774.69 s
(-25 mm to 14300 mm at cL = 5990 m/s)
Material Velocity
1 to 19999 m/s
Angle Beam Control
Fixed settings of 0, 30, 45, 60, 70, 80,

or variable from 0 to 90 in 0.1 increments
Gates
Four independent gates controllable over entire sweep range
- Floating gate,
- Interface gate,
- Measuring gate relative, absolute, amplitude, time
- Back-wall echo attenuator
Threshold
Variable 2.0 to 97.8 % of full screen
Trigger Logic
Positive or Negative
Gate Synchronization
Initial Pulse or selected interface
Analog Output
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Specifications
2.1 Connectors and Communication Ports

Note: We strongly recommend to use original cables from STARMANS for all
connectors.
T Transmitter (Pulser).
R Receiver.
ANALOG OUT (for details see 6. Functions of Analog Output):
- TTLout: - synchronization pulses output with positive
logic; can be used for generator
synchronization during calibration, or for
synchronization of two Dio1000 instruments;
GND
RxD
TTLout
AOUT2
AOUT1
TxD
- AOUT2: - voltage 0-BSCAN_MAX as measured

thickness with Gate2: working, voltage
mapping is made by BSCAN MAX value;
- logic info about echo presence within Gate1,
when Gate1 is set to to ON+A/TTL;
- amplitude of echo in Gate1, when Gate1 is set
to ON+AUX and Gate2 is OFF;
- AOUT1: - voltage 0-2.7V as relative info about position
of echo flank in Gate1 or in Gate4 with
EchoStart+AUX;
- TxD:
- transmitted data from Dio1000 (pin 2 on

CANON9F);
- RxD:
- received data (pin 3 on CANON9F);
- GND:
- ground (pin 5 on CANON9F).
MUX
for future options.
MULTI primarily for Encoder (IRC) connection,

servers as SYNC input.
GND
+5V
A
B
USB
POWER
General
Dimensions
22418837 mm
Display
Color TFT 9930 mm (1024768 pixels)

65535 colors
Weight
0.74 Kg without battery

+ 0.54 kg battery for 8 hours operation
Operating Temperature
-10 C to 50 C
Storage Temperature
-40 C to 70 C
Power
100-240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, 50 VA max. for battery

charging and operation
Battery
Built-in rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack,

3.6 V, 16 Ah
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Keyboard Description
3. Keyboard Description
Control Keys for Values Changing
Display
Status and
Calculation Window
Power
ON/OFF
Escape Key
Immediate
Execution
Keys
Display Freeze
ON/OFF
Save
Setup / Picture
Display
Brightness
3.1
Quick Save
Picture
Load
Setup / Picture
Help
Zoom
Lock
Power Button
The POWER button
switches instrument power ON and OFF. Immediately after
power is turned ON, an initialization routine is started. During the start-up routine, the
instruments microprocessor measures and corrects circuit offsets. Also, the
microprocessor verifies that all circuits are operating properly.
After the Check and then press Lock for pulser enable.. message had been
displayed, make sure that the appropriate probe (transducer) is connected properly
and depress the
key in order to activate pulser.
NOTE: Long depressing the

button will switch OFF the instrument, without
saving last settings conditions.
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3.2
Esc
Escape Key
Within the Basic MENU, after Esc key had been depressed, the instrument may be
switched OFF with or without saving the actual settings. SAVE & EXIT & OFF message
will be displayed at the display bottom. Depress the appropriate yellow Execution Key:
- YES the instrument will be switched OFF with saving last settings conditions;
- CANCEL return to the previous operation mode.
Within any other menu, Esc key will turn back into the Basic MENU see 4.1.
3.3
Execution Keys
These keys provide execution of the menu item displayed just above them.
NOTE:
3.4
Hereinafter, should be any execution key depressed, it will be

referenced as menu item just above the required execution key.
Display Freeze
The actual waveform may be frozen by

short depressing
key (the red indicator
*FROZEN* is displayed in the Status Window).
Then the complete display content may be
saved to the memory. Depress
key
shortly to defrost the screen.
Depressing
key for time longer than 1 sec
switches the instrument to peak freezing
mode maximum (peak) echo amplitudes
will be collected in this mode (the red
indicator *PEAKS* is displayed in the Status
Window).
Next short depressing of

key allows to
freeze and save actual picture (the red
indicator *FROZEN PEAKS* is displayed in the
Status Window). Depress
key shortly to
defrost the screen.
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3.5
Display Brightness
The intensity of display illumination may be adjusted as follows:

short depressing
long depressing
key brightness UP;

key brightness DOWN.
Default display brightness value is 50 %. This setting is not saved in the last status.
If any key had not been depressed during 2 minutes, then display brightness
decreases automatically, in order to save battery.
This power saving mode is indicated by text *for PWS OFF in the status window.
First depressing of any key within power saving mode will only restore the initial
brightness, but will have no other effect no action. Only next depressing of any
key will take effect.
In order to deactivate the power saving mode, depress the
deactivates the power saving mode until the instrument switched OFF.
key. This
When the battery voltage decreased under the critical level (approx. 5 % of estimated
capacity), the brightness will go down indefinitely, to avoid sudden shut-down of the
instrument, e.g. caused by settings with higher energy consumption.
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3.6
3.6.1
Save Setup / Picture (Diskette Key)

Save Setup
The complete settings of the instrument may be saved to the memory.

There are 10 setup groups GROUP 0 to GROUP 9;
each setup group contains 9 setup subgroups (e.g. GROUP_0 contains SET_01x
to SET_09x, GROUP 1 contains SET_11x to SET_19x, etc.);
each setup subgroup contains 6 setup positions (e.g. SET_01x contains setups
SET_011 to SET_016, SET_02x contains SET_021 to SET_026, etc.);
setup subgroups SET_09x to SET_99x are protected and reserved for factory
default settings.
In order to save actual setup:
select (if needed) the setup group GROUP 0 to GROUP 9 see
9. Management of Configuration Files (Setups);
depress the
Key STORE SETUP ? menu will be displayed;
select the setup subgroup first (e.g. SET_01x to SET_08x for GROUP 0 ) by
depressing the appropriate
key (Execution Key) the setup subgroup number
changes by 1 after each depressing;
select the setup position number (e.g. SET_011 to SET_016 for SET_01x ) by
depressing the appropriate
key (Execution Key); occupied setup positions are
highlighted with green background (with probe name and setup name just above
the setup position number, if these names had been saved) and may be rewritten
NAME ? menu will be displayed;
save actual setup by depressing
- KEEP key actual settings will be saved with actual description if any exists, or
- NONAME key with no description, or
- EDIT key editing probe name and setup name of new or already existing setup
appropriate display will be activated in alphabetic mode:
- left
key toggles alphabetic/numeric/symbol modes ( ABCD.. / 123.. / +-#;.. );
- second
key from the left is for SPACE;
- SELECT key is intended for toggling between the PROBE NAME: and SETUP NAME:;
- OK key save setup and return to the basic mode;
- Esc key return to the basic mode without saving;
- <-DEL key delete one character before the cursor.
NOTES: The actual setup number (setup position) is displayed above the
SET_XXx, if t had been saved previously.
Depressing yellow keys below the STORE SETUP ? will trigger ERASE
SETUP ? , enabling erase any of 6 setups.
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3.6.2
Save Picture (Screenshot)
In order to save the picture displayed on the screen,

depress the
key actual picture
displayed on the screen will be frozen
(screenshot the red indicator *FROZEN*
is displayed in the Status Window)
and PIC_XX key (with green background)
will be displayed in the menu instead
of SET_XX key;
select the picture group ( PIC_01 to PIC_09 )
by depressing the appropriate
key
the picture group number changes by 1
after each depressing;
depress the
key NAME ? menu will be displayed;
select normal or inverted grey scale picture INV B/W or INV B/W ;
save actual picture (screenshot) by depressing
- KEEP key actual picture will be saved and named automatically the name is
displayed in the field with green background, or
- EDIT key edit picture name in the PictureGroupNumber_PictureNumber format
appropriate display will be activated in alphabetic mode:
- left
key toggles alphabetic/numeric/symbol modes ( ABCD.. / 123.. / +-#;.. );
- second
key from the left is for SPACE;
- ERASE key erase actual picture name next to the picture group number;
-
PREFIX key enables to add a prefix with automatic timestamp to the file name;
the last PREFIX value is maintained in the memory for the next picture until
switching the instrument OFF, i.e. for next pictures simply depress KEEP , then
pictures, data and setups will be saved as Pxx_PREFIX_timestamp.*;
- OK key save picture and return to the basic mode;
- Esc key return to the basic mode without saving;
- <-DEL key delete one character before the cursor.
Notes: Number of saved pictures is virtually unlimited thousands of pictures may

be saved into each picture group. All saved pictures are automatically named
by the group number and timestamp (YYMMDDhhmmss), or may be renamed.
The complete display content (frozen picture) will be saved in .png format to
the chosen picture group. At the same time all actual setup parameters will
be saved (*.stp file), with A-scan in digital form (*.dat file 1024 max. values
for FW waveform and 2048 max.-min. pairs for RF waveform for research
purposes or for import to Excel). If BSCAN had been activated, then last
measured data will be saved as well (*.txt file).
Last condition INV B/W / INV B/W is remembered only until switching the
instrument OFF. The default condition is without inversion.
For quick save picture the
key may be used as well see 3.8.
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3.7
3.7.1
Load Setup / Picture

Load Setup
The complete settings of the instrument may be loaded from the memory:
depress the
key RECALL SETUP? menu will be displayed with available setups
within the actual setup group;
depress the ? key, if you need to select the setup group GROUP 0 to GROUP 9
(see 9. Management of Configuration Files (Setups)), and/or
select the setup subgroup ( SET_01x to SET_09x ) by depressing the appropriate
key (Execution Key) the setup subgroup number changes by 1 after each
depressing;
use <<.. or ..>> key to select the desired setup within actual setup subgroup
(e.g. SET_011 to SET_016 for SET_01x, SET_021 to SET_026 for SET_02x);
select the desired setup by the appropriate
key (Execution Key) settings will
be loaded with Check and then press Lock for pulser enable.. message, the
same as at initial switching ON;
the actual setup number (setup position) is displayed above the SET_XXx .
3.7.2
Load Picture
In order to load and view pictures, which had been previously saved to the memory,
depress the
key PIC_XX key (with green background) will be displayed in the
menu instead of SET_XX key;
select the picture group ( PIC_01 to PIC_09 ) by depressing the appropriate
key
(Execution Key) the picture group number changes by 1 after each depressing;
depress the
key the last picture from the list within actual group (in
alphabetical order) will be displayed on the screen with special menu:
NOTE: If the EXPORT function had not been set to EXPORT OFF (see 3.10)
during saving picture, then all settings in text format may be displayed by
depressing the
key. Next depressing of
key will return to the
screenshot display.
- <<.. key go to the previous picture within the actual group;
- RECALL recall settings which were actual during saving the picture;
- DELETE delete picture(s) from memory:
YES Immediately delete actually displayed picture,
ALL P##_* delete all pictures in the actual group P##,
ALL Pxx_* delete all pictures in ALL groups;
- # / # picture number within actual group;
- P##_FILE_NAME.png actual picture file name;
- PXX->USB send a picture or group of pictures to the USB port (USB flash
memory stick shall be connected before depressing this key)
- Dio1000->USB ? menu will be displayed with options for actual
picture Picture_Name , actual group P0X_*.* or all groups P01..P09 ;
- ..>> key go to the next picture within the actual group.
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3.8
Quick Save Picture(Screenshot)
key enables quick save picture (frozen or live see 3.4). A picture with
appropriate data will be saved to the preset group. The picture file name (as well as
appropriate data files) is generated automatically and always includes a prefix (if any
had been specified in advance) and timestamp, i.e. Pxx_PREFIX_timestamp.*
see 3.6.2. Save Picture (Screenshot).
3.9
Zoom
key provides zoomed display of the

actually chosen gate area (GATE 1 to
GATE 4, depending on gate number, which
had been activated last (highlighted) in
the GATES menu see 4.4. GATES Menu).
Active ZOOM function is indicated by the red
*ZOOM indicator below the A-Scan
window.
Next depressing of
initial time base range.
With activated PA (Phased Array) Mode
(only for Dio1000-PA version), the
key
switches from the S-scan (Sector scan)
display to the W-scan (Wide scan) display
see 8.2.
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3.10
? Help / Special Mode Menu
key activates/deactivates special mode

display.
This special mode enables:
specific settings of the instrument, e.g.:
- MULTI MODE (IRC A & C, IRC A,B & C,
SYNC, FUNC_1):
- IRC A & C for encoder without directional resolution,
- IRC A,B & C for encoder with directional resolution,
- SYNC for time synchronization (cable may be ordered as option from
STARMANS company) for details see 7.9. Dio1000 Synchronization With
Another Instrument,
- FUNC_1 for special function.
- Phased Array (OFF / 16x1.0mm / 16x3.5mm / 32x1.0mm) PA probe elements number
and size (optional, only DIO 1000-PA) see 8. Phased Array (PA) :
- SPI SPEED (HIGH / LOW) only for backward compatibility,
- PA WEDGE (OFF / 36.0) angle of used wedge for PA probe,
- PA MODE (Chan ALL / Chan 1-16 RX, All TX / Chan SEL TX-RX) Phased Array
operation modes selection,
- APERTURE (1 - 15) virtual transducer width,
- PA ACG (OFF / Default) Angle Corrected Gain,
- SPOT WELD (disabled / enabled) Spot Weld testing mode (optional)
- AUTOGAIN (ON / OFF) automatic gain correction; when ON, the AG RANGE
(AutoGain Range) may be set within the range of 60 dB in 3 dB steps;
general information about the instrument: model No., serial No., firmware version etc.;
->USB SERVICE.. download the firmware (see 10.5. Firmware Update);
DATE date and time setting;

HELP_PIC user defined help pictures see 10.6. Management of User Help.
SETUPS management of configuration files (setups) see 9. Management of
Configuration Files (Setups);
LANG X select the interface language;
EXPORT (OFF / csv / csv+html_1 / csv+html_2) setting the data format for export
parameters settings with pictures (screenshots);
download pictures from USB flash memory stick (pictures must be in

the dio1000\pictures\ folder);
USB->Pxx
CAMERA activating functions of digital camera connected to the USB port

optional.
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3.11
Lock
After the instrument power ON or Transmitter Mode change, the pulser is OFF, in
order to prevent accidental probe damage with built-in preamplifier. Make sure that
the probe is connected properly, then enable the pulser by short depressing of the
key.
Long depressing (longer than 3 sec) the
key will lock/unlock the instrument
*LOCKED* indication will appear in the lower right corner.
Instrument settings cannot be changed in the *LOCKED* mode, as all side keys (for
parameters settings) are inactive.
Only
keys of context items (which dont affect operation) in the bottom row of the
display are active:

Some function keys remain active also:
see 3.6.2. Save Picture (Screenshot)),
(Freeze),
(Load for setups and pictures see
3.7.1. Load Setup and 3.7.2. Load Picture),

Quick Save Picture(Screenshot))
for unlock the instrument).
NOTE:
(Save for pictures only
(Quick Save Picture see 3.8.
(Help for help pictures only) and
(Lock
Short depressing the

key will switch OFF/ON high voltage and pulser.
It is recommended to switch the pulser OFF during probe exchange as well
as for battery saving during interruptions.
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Menu Description
4. Menu Description
Note: The active menu item is always highlighted with green background of the
menu item text.
4.1 Basic Menu

Basic MENU items on the screen sides may be switched OFF/ON by depressing the
MENU button see figures:
Main hidden items on the screen sides remain active even with menu switched OFF
GATE parameters (start, end and vertical position for active gates only), PROBE
DELAY, DISPLAY DELAY, GAIN, RANGE.
Hidden item will appear on the screen after first depressing of corresponding key,
without value change; second depressing changes its value; item will disappear after
2 sec.
Functions of Immediate Execution Keys (yellow buttons just below the screen) are as
follows:
HW_SET
DAC
Switch ON/OFF the HW_SET menu. In order to activate HW_SET key,

depress the ENHANC. key for 3 seconds.
Switch ON/OFF the DAC / DAC+TCG / TCG menu see 4.3.
SET_01x
Select a setup subgroup for saving/loading setups (SET_01x to SET_09x)

see 3.6, 3.7.
GATES
Switch ON/OFF the GATES menu see 4.4.
BSCAN
Switch ON/OFF the B-SCAN mode see 4.5.
MENU
Switch ON/OFF the menu items

within the screen (next to the
control keys on the left and right
sides).
Note: Access to hidden menu items on the

screen is still possible. Simply
depress any appropriate control key
on the left or right side the
corresponding item will appear on its
place for 2 seconds.
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Menu Description
SETTING Switch ON/OFF the SETTING menu see 4.6.

RF FW
Select the waveform display. Green background means activated mode:

FW
full wave rectified;
*FW full wave rectified with

envelope (red *ENV* indicator is
displayed just below the time
base scale);
RF
radio-frequency (alternating);
*RF radio-frequency
with
envelope (red *ENV* indicator is
displayed just below the time
base scale).
Note: If DETECTOR in HW_SET menu is set to NEG HW (POS HW),

then HW- ( HW+ ) is displayed instead of FW .
Basic Menu Items on the Screen Left Side:
4.1.1
GATE >--<
Adjustment of the gate start position (without

changing its width) actual gate number
(activated in the GATES menu see 4.4) is
indicated in parentheses next to the gate
start position value this item is displayed
by the corresponding gate colour.
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4.1.2
Menu Description
GATE --<
Adjustment of the gate end position (changes

its width) actual gate number (activated in
the GATES menu see 4.4) is indicated in
parentheses next to the gate end position
value.
4.1.3
GATE ^
Adjustment of the gate vertical position actual

gate number (activated in the GATES menu see 4.4) is indicated in parentheses next
to the gate vertical position value.
4.1.4
TR MODE Transmitter/Receiver Mode
Switches the Transmitter/Receiver modes as follows:

- within ENHANCED mode ( HW_SET with yellow background), both left and right
buttons next to TR MODE switch to the BASIC mode (the message BACK TO
BASIC MODE ? YES CANCEL will appear);
- within BASIC mode ( ENHANC. with grey background instead HW_SET ), the
following Transmitter/Receiver modes are available:
- SINGLE for pulse-echo technique with single element probe,
- DUAL for through-transmission technique (two separate probes) or pulseecho technique with dual element probe (TR probe),
- EMAT for pulse-echo technique using EMAT probe (Electromagnetic
Acoustic Transducer);
NOTE: After switching to the BASIC mode, the parameters in the HW_SET menu
(see 4.2) will be set to default values as follows:
- BANDWIDTH full,
- ATT auto,
- DAMP OFF,
- PRF 200 Hz auto,
- Pulser SPIKE 1.
- within ENHANCED mode ( HW_SET with green background), following
Transmitter/Receiver modes are available:
- SINGLE for pulse-echo technique with single element probe,
- DUAL for through-transmission technique (two separate probes) or pulseecho technique with dual element probe (TR probe),
- DUAL+ExtAmp for through-transmission technique (two separate probes)
or pulse-echo technique with dual element probe (TR probe), where receiving
probe (element) is equipped with built-in preamplifier,
- EMAT for pulse-echo technique using EMAT probe (Electromagnetic
Acoustic Transducer).
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Menu Description
Info about actual transmitter/receiver mode is displayed just beneath the TR MODE.
In order to activate the pulser after TR MODE had been changed, depress the
key.
Notes: The HW_SET menu is available only in ENHANCED mode.

In order to switch from BASIC mode to ENHANCED mode, depress
the ENHANC. button for 3 sec.
4.1.5
PROBE DELAY
Adjustment of probe delay line value (e.g. for dual element or angle probe) within the
range from -10.00 s to 4800.00 s. The maximum value is limited by PRF (in
the HW_SET menu see 4.2.8) the sum of values PROBE DELAY+RANGE shall
not be greater than length of one period determined by PRF. With this parameter, the
autoPRF does not work, therefore, the PRF value shall be decreased first, if high
PROBE DELAY value is needed.
4.1.6
DISPLAY DELAY
Adjustment of time base (sweep) delay value two bottom keys on the left side
within the range from -8.50 s to 4774.69 s (-25 mm to 14300 mm at c = 5990 m/s).
The maximum value is limited by PRF (in the HW_SET menu see 4.2.8) the sum
of values DISPLAY DELAY+RANGE shall not be greater than length of one period
determined by PRF. With this parameter, the autoPRF does not work, therefore, the
PRF value shall be decreased first, if high DISPLAY DELAY value is needed.
Basic Menu Items on the Screen Right Side:
4.1.7
GAIN
Adjustment of the input gain value 0.0 dB

to 111.0 dB. See also NOTES in 4.2.6.
4.1.8
STEP G
Selection of the gain change step value:

- 0.1 dB;
- 0.5 dB;
- 1.0 dB;
- 6.0 dB.
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4.1.9
Menu Description
FILTER
Selection of frequency band filters (these

frequency values are valid for SF instrument
only):
-
OFF,
1.0 MHz,
2.0 MHz,
2.25-2.5 MHz,
4.0 MHz,
5.0 MHz,
10.0 MHz.
4.1.10 VOLTAGE
Adjustment of the pulser voltage value 75 to 275 Volts.
4.1.11 VELOCITY
Adjustment of the sound velocity value in the tested material 1 m/s to 19999 m/s.
For convenient setting, there are predefined sound velocities in most frequently used
materials. During setting the velocity value, value stops at predefined velocities.
The table containing predefined sound velocities is defined in the
dio1000\lang\help\matvel_def.txt file, which can be easily edited and loaded for USB
device as other HELP files see 10.6. Management of User Help.
This file can be displayed during browsing. If this file not found, the table is filled with
default values (as in older SW versions).
4.1.12 RANGE
Adjustment of the time base (sweep) range 1.9 mm to 298901.0 mm for
longitudinal wave in steel (cL = 5990 m/s) (at PRF of 10 Hz) two bottom keys on
the right side.
The maximum RANGE value is automatically limited depending on the PRF (Pulse
Repetition Frequency) value set in HW_SET menu see 4.2. In order to allow higher
RANGE value, the PRF value shall be lowered accordingly see 4.2.8. PRF.
There are automatic PRF modes available for 200, 100, 50, 20 Hz (indicated by
AUTO next to the PRF value), i.e. maximum possible PRF value is decreased
automatically, when the RANGE value is increased and vice versa, if the RANGE
value is shortened, then the PRF value increases up to the preset value.
For the RANGE values < 35.0 mm, the waveform is expanded digitally this is
indicated with asterisk symbol (*RANGE: ##.#mm).
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Menu Description
4.2 HW_SET Menu

4.2.1
BANDWIDTH
Switches the bandwidth range: 0.5 - 6 MHz,

3.5 - 6 MHz, 0.5 - 12 MHz, 3.5 - 12 MHz,
0.5 - 25 MHz, 3.5 - 25 MHz, 0.5 50 MHz,
3.5 50 MHz, 0.5 - 100 MHz, 3.5 - 100 MHz,
0.5 200 MHz, 3.5 200 MHz.
Note: Bandwidth is a combination of analog
pass band and FIR filters.
4.2.2
AVERAGING
Switches the averaging function of digital signal processing the resulting displayed
signal amplitude is equal to the average amplitude of 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 or 64
consecutive signals.
Note: Averaging function is applied to limited A-Scan range (intended mainly for
EMAT). At the RANGE over approx. 250 mm (for longitudinal wave in steel),
the rest of the signal is not averaged this is indicated by changing the
RANGE indicator colour to red.
4.2.3
DETECTOR
Switches the detector modes:

- FULL W (rectified full-wave);
- NEG HW (rectified negative half-wave);
- POS HW (rectified positive half-wave).
4.2.4
TR MODE
Switches the Transmitter/Receiver modes for details see 4.1.4:

- SINGLE (for single element probe);
- DUAL (for dual element probe T/R);
- DUAL+ExtAmp (for special dual element probe with built-in preamplifier);
- EMAT (for special EMAT probe with Electro-Magnetic Acoustic Transducer).
4.2.5
P.WIDTH
Adjustment of the pulse width, in relation to the pulse frequency (P.FREQ).
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4.2.6
Menu Description
ATT
Selection of the pre-attenuator:

- AUTO;
- 0 dB;
- -20 dB;
- -40 dB.
NOTES: With pre-attenuator set to AUTO, some discontinuity of the GAIN may occur
at 20 dB and 40 dB, therefore, linearity is not guaranteed.
The same GAIN value with different ATT values may show different noise
level.
The best signal-to-noise ratio will be achieved with ATT set to AUTO,
i.e. the best combination of gain and attenuator
Selection
follows:
- AUTO
- 0 dB
- -20 dB
- -40 dB
4.2.7
ATT value other than AUTO will change available GAIN range as
GAIN range 0 111 dB;
GAIN range 0 71 dB;
GAIN range 20 91 dB;
GAIN range 40 111 dB.
DAMP
Adjustment of the receiver damping (impedance):

- 42 Ohms;
- 51 Ohms;
- 180 Ohms;
- 1000 Ohms.
4.2.8
PRF
Adjustment of the Pulse Repetition Frequency in steps: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500,
1000, 2000, 2500, 4000, 5000, 6000, 7000, 8000, 9000, 10000, 11000, 12000,
13000, 14000, 15000, 16000, 17000, 18000, 19000, 20000 Hz.
Maximum PRF is limited depending on the actual time base RANGE.
Therefore, if the next higher PRF value is too high for the actual RANGE value,
then >--<<?? appears instead of the PRF value. Nevertheless, if the right side button
had been depressed once more, then the PRF increases to the next higher value,
and at the same time, the RANGE value automatically decreases accordingly.
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Menu Description
There are automatic PRF modes available for 200, 100, 50, 20 Hz (indicated by
AUTO next to the PRF value), i.e. maximum possible PRF value is decreased
automatically, when the RANGE value is increased and vice versa, if the RANGE
value is shortened, then the PRF value increases up to the preset value.
4.2.9
SPIKE/BURST
Selection of the pulser mode:

SPIKE low energy, single pulse;
BURST high energy, single pulse or series of pulses, max. 10.
4.2.10 P.FREQ
Adjustment of the pulse main frequency: 0.10 to 33.33 MHz.
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Menu Description
4.3 DAC Menu

NOTE: Examples of use distance
amplitude correction function are
described below in 7.3. DistanceAmplitude Correction Function
(DAC).
NOTES: Distance-amplitude correction functions cannot be switched ON with

RF display mode, and vice versa RF mode cannot be switched on with
active Distance-Amplitude Correction functions.
With DGS set ON (see SETTING CURVES DGS, 7.4),
be displayed instead of DAC key.
DGS
key will
With AWS MODE set ON (see SETTING CURVES AWS MODE

in 7.5), AWS key will be displayed instead of DAC key.
DAC+TCG and TCG modes may be activated only after reference DAC
curve had been established see 7.3.4.
DAC+TCG and TCG modes may be activated only with TCG ENABLE
see 4.8. CURVES Sub-Menu (SETTING) and 4.8.2.
The DAC key activates amplitude correction functions as follows (see 7.3.7):
- depressed once, the DAC button (green background) indicates active DistanceAmplitude-Correction mode;
- depressed twice, the DAC+TCG button (green background) indicates active
Distance-Amplitude-Correction + Time-Corrected-Gain mode;
- depressed triple, the TCG
Corrected-Gain mode.
button (green background) indicates active Time-
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Menu Description
DAC Menu Items on the Screen Left Side:

4.3.1
GATE >--<
Adjustment of the gate start position (without changing its width) actual gate
number (activated in the GATES menu see 4.4) is indicated in parentheses next to
the gate start position value this item is displayed by the corresponding gate colour.
4.3.2
GATE --<
Adjustment of the gate end position (changes its width) actual gate number
(activated in the GATES menu see 4.4) is indicated in parentheses next to the gate
end position value.
4.3.3
GATE ^
Adjustment of the gate vertical position actual gate number (activated in

the GATES menu see 4.4) is indicated in parentheses next to the gate vertical
position value.
4.3.4
TR MODE [BW-K1 / BW / DSR / SDH (grey)]
TR MODE is active with TCG function only see 4.1.4 for details.
With active DAC or DAC+TCG function, this item indicates the reference reflector
type (BW-K1 / BW / DSR / SDH) and size used for DAC calculations
see 4.8. CURVES Sub-Menu (SETTING).
4.3.5
PROBE DELAY
Adjustment of probe delay line value (e.g. for dual element or angle probe)
see 4.1.5 for details.
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Menu Description
DAC Menu Items on the Screen Right Side:

4.3.6
GAIN
Adjustment of the input gain value 0.0 dB to 111.0 dB. See also NOTES in 4.2.6.
4.3.7
STEP G
Changes the gain step value 0.1 dB, 0.5 dB, 1.0 dB and 6.0 dB steps.
4.3.8
DEL #xx ADD
Delete/ADD the DAC curve point (reference echo within the GATE 1, which is
indicated by pink cross ).
Note: DAC curve points may added/deleted only within the basic DAC mode
i.e. DAC TYPE shall be DAC 1 or JIS-DAC and TR.CORR 0/0 dB.
4.3.9
TR.CORR / TRIGGER LINE / AUX LINE #
This item is displayed depending on the DAC TYPE switched ON see 4.3.10 below.
- TR.CORR adjustment of transfer correction value (transfer attenuation) in dB is
available with DAC TYPE/DAC 1.
- TRIGGER LINE only in combination with JIS-DAC6 (see 4.3.10) switching the
active line for alarm triggering with active Gate 1.
- AUX LINE OFFSET is available with DAC 2 to DAC 5 see 4.3.10 below.
4.3.10 DAC TYPE
- JIS-DAC6 6 DAC curves acc. to JIS standard -12, -6, 0, 6, 12, 18 dB
see 7.3.6 JIS-DAC;
- DAC1 main DAC curve (created using reference reflectors) see 7.3.4. Setting
of The Reference (Basic) DAC Curve (DAC TYPE 1);
- DAC2 to DAC5 auxiliary DAC curves, derived from the main DAC curve;
different offsets (in dB) may be adjusted for DAC curves #2 to #5 using
AUX LINE # menu item, which appears after any auxiliary DAC curve had been
chosen see 7.3.5. Setting of Auxiliary DAC Curves (DAC TYPE 2 to DAC
TYPE 5).
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Menu Description
4.4 GATES Menu

Active gates are indicated in the status
window (in the upper left corner) with
rectangles filled with appropriate colours:
GATE 1 dark blue, GATE 2 light blue,
GATE 3 yellow, GATE 4 pink. For more
details see 5. Functions of Gates.
GATES Menu Items on the Screen Left Side:
4.4.1
GATE >--<
number is indicated in parentheses next to the gate start position value this item is
displayed by the corresponding gate colour.
4.4.2
GATE --<
Adjustment of the gate end position (changes its width) actual gate number is
indicated in parentheses next to the gate end position value.
4.4.3
GATE ^
Adjustment of the gate vertical position actual gate number is indicated in parentheses
next to the gate vertical position value.
4.4.4
GATE
Switches the actual gate number makes it accessible for adjustments. Actual gate
number is displayed with appropriate gate colour.
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4.4.5
Menu Description
GATE #
Switches actual gate ON/OFF and its modes as follows:

GATE 1 see 5.1 for details:
ON
1 (positive logic) without any alarm;
ON +
1 + (positive logic) with acoustic alarm;
ON+AUX
1ax (positive logic) alarm and analog position of echo flank
ON+A/TTL
on ANALOG OUT.
1ax (positive logic) alarm and analog position of echo flank
within GATE1 on AOUT1 analog output and 5V/0V
AOUT2 analog output for echo flank present/absent.
GATE 2 measures always against Gate 1 see 5.2 for details options are:
OFF
inactive not displayed;
THICKNESS AUTO 1P-1P A-P 1st peak to 1st peak see 5.2.2 for details;
THICKNESS 1P-1P
THICKNESS F-F
THICKNESS P-P
P-P 1st peak to 1st peak see 5.2.3 for details;

F-F flank to flank see 5.2.4 for details;
M-M peak to peak see 5.2.5 for details.
GATE 3 measures position and peak echo amplitude see 5.3 for details options
are:
OFF
ON
ON +
ON 3 - (negative logic) with acoustic alarm;
AUTOFREEZE AF automatic freezing of actual picture (screenshot).
GATE 4 is intended for special functions see 5.4 for details,
OFF
ON
ON +
ON 4 - (negative logic) with acoustic alarm;
ECHOSTART
ES time base start is synchronized with first (interface)
ES+AUX
echo within GATE 4;

Ea analog relative position of echo flank (within GATE4)
API 5UE
on ANALOG OUT;
4fx special function for evaluation of surface indications
acc. to API 5UE see 7.6.
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Menu Description
GATES Menu Items on the Screen Right Side:
4.4.6
GAIN
4.4.7
STEP G
Changes the gain step value 0.1 dB, 0.5 dB, 1.0 dB and 6.0 dB steps.
4.4.8
REJECT
Adjustment of the reject level all signals below this level will be neither displayed
nor evaluated.
4.4.9
THICKNESS
- Adjustment of minimum thickness value for automated thickness measurement

using Gate 2 this value must be lower than any really expected thickness to be
measured.
- Adjustment of nominal thickness line in the B-scan thickness measuring mode.
4.4.10 VELOCITY
For details see 4.1.11. VELOCITY.
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Menu Description
4.5 BSCAN Menu

Activates the B-Scan mode.
- The diagram is always drawn from initial
position from the right to the left. Total
380 last values are displayed.
- Measured values (saved to the file and
sent via serial line) have co-ordinates
recalculated to 0.1 mm or 0.01 in.
- When DGS/DAC is switched ON, BSCAN
shows position of the echo over the reference curve.
BSCAN Menu Items on the Screen Left Side:
4.5.1.1
GATE >--<
number (activated in GATES menu see 4.4) is indicated in parentheses next to the
gate start position value this item is displayed by the corresponding gate colour.
4.5.1.2
GATE --<
Adjustment of the gate end position (changes its width) actual gate number
(activated in GATES menu see 4.4) is indicated in parentheses next to the gate
end position value.
4.5.1.3
GATE ^
Adjustment of the gate vertical position actual gate number (activated in GATES
menu see 4.4) is indicated in parentheses next to the gate vertical position value.
4.5.1.4
TR MODE
Switches the transmitter/receiver modes see 4.1.4 for details.

4.5.1.5
PROBE DELAY
range from -10.00 s to 4800.00 s.
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Menu Description
BSCAN Menu Items on the Screen Right Side:

4.5.1.6
GAIN
4.5.1.7
BSCAN MAX
Adjustment of maximum limit thickness value.

4.5.1.8
BSCAN MIN
Adjustment of minimum limit thickness value.

4.5.1.9
THICKNESS
- Adjustment of minimum thickness value for automated thickness measurement using

Gate 2 this value must be lower than any really expected thickness to be measured.
- Adjustment of nominal thickness line in the B-scan thickness measuring mode.
4.5.1.10 VELOCITY
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4.5.2
Menu Description
BSCAN Modes
BSCAN modes may be changed in the DISPLAY sub-menu see 4.7. DISPLAY
Sub-Menu (SETTING).
There are three BSCAN modes:
- THICKNESS for thickness measurement graphic presentation simultaneously
with A-scan for details see 4.5.3. THICKNESS Thickness Measuring;
- R-G-B palette for colour palette presentation of measured signal amplitudes
(without A-scan presentation) for details see 4.5.4. R-G-B Palette.
- TOFD (BW) grey scale palette presentation of measured signal amplitudes with
A-scan presentation in the bottom part of the screen used for TOFD (Time Of
Flight Diffraction) technique for details see 4.5.5. TOFD (BW) Time Of Flight
Diffraction.
NOTE:
For better visibility in any mode, menu descriptions may be hidden by

depressing the MENU key.
If an incremental encoder (IRC) had been connected to the instrument, then BSCAN
deployment depends on incoming pulses rate IRC_RATE.
IRC_RATE value (in SETTING DISPLAY sub-menu see 4.7.6 in 4.7. DISPLAY
Sub-Menu (SETTING)) determines number of pulses per one scan line in the graph.
Negative IRC_RATE value enables reverse co-ordinates to match probe movement
direction with BSCAN orientation on the screen.
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Menu Description
THICKNESS Thickness Measuring
4.5.3
IMPORTANT: ANGLE and DAC functions shall be OFF for proper

thickness measurement!!!
In order to use B-Scan for thickness measuring, the following conditions need to be
fulfilled see also 7.1. Automatic Thickness Measurement:
4.5.3.1
Using GATE 1 only (GATE 2 OFF):
1. Set GATE 1 over first back wall echo

(may be longer only first echo within
GATE 1 will be measured).
2. Activate BSCAN menu,

- BSCAN MAX value shall be set to
the top thickness limit of the graph
(mm or inch);
- BSCAN MIN value shall be set to
the bottom thickness limit of the
graph (mm or inch);
- THICKNESS value should be set to
the nominal thickness value (mm or inch).
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4.5.3.2
Menu Description
Automatic thickness measuring mode with GATE 2 set to THICKNESS

AUTO 1P-1P:
1. Set GATE 1 over at least

consecutive back wall echoes.
two
2. Switch GATE 2 mode to THICKNESS

AUTO 1P-1P (from 1st peak within
GATE 1 to 1st peak within GATE 2).
3. Proper minimum THICKNESS shall
be set in GATES menu.
- BSCAN MAX value shall be set to
the top thickness limit of the graph
(mm or inch);
- BSCAN MIN value shall be set to
the bottom thickness limit of the
graph (mm or inch).
4.5.3.3
Thickness measuring mode with GATE 2 set to THICKNESS 1P-1P:
1. Set GATE 1 over first back wall echo.

2. Switch GATE 2 mode to THICKNESS
1P-1P (from 1st peak within GATE 1 to
1st peak within GATE 2).
3. Set GATE 2 over second back wall
echo.
- BSCAN MAX value shall be set to the top thickness limit of the graph (mm
or inch);
- BSCAN MIN value shall be set to the bottom thickness limit of the graph
(mm or inch).
4.5.4
R-G-B Palette
After R-G-B option had been chosen in the SETTING DISPLAY sub-menu
(see 4.7.5 in 4.7. DISPLAY Sub-Menu (SETTING)), depressing the BSCAN key
displays rolling colour graphic presentation of echo amplitudes with colours
corresponding to the colour palette shown at the right border of the display.
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4.5.5
4.5.5.1
Menu Description
TOFD (BW) Time Of Flight Diffraction

Initializing TOFD Mode
The instrument shall be set to the TR MODE

DUAL see 4.1.4. TR MODE
Transmitter/Receiver Mode.
A-scan
display
shall
be
switched
to RF mode see 4.1. Basic Menu.
In order to switch ON the TOFD (Time Of
Flight Diffraction mode, switch the BSCAN
MODE to TOFD (BW) in the SETTING >
DISPLAY menu see 4.5.2. BSCAN Modes.
After depressing the TOFD execution key,
measured signal amplitudes will be shown
as a grey scale palette B-scan, with A-scan
presentation in the bottom part of the
screen.
4.5.5.2
Basic Settings For TOFD Technique
1) Set the TOFD (BW) go to SETTING >

DISPLAY > BSCAN MODE.
2) For use with encoder (IRC), depress the ?
key and set MULTI MODE = IRC A,B & C,
then go to SETTING > DISPLAY > IRC ON.
Set the IRC RES according to the encoder.
probe
movement
initial
pulse
3) Switch the A-scan display to the RF signal,

ten switch on TOFD (internally i tis a B-scan
with BW palette, where Gate1 position has
no effect on the grey scale mapping).
4) Set the actual distance between indexes of
both probes TOFD DIST 2S=xxx mm.
5) Set the materil thickness and probe angle for the bottom reflection at chosen
probe distance
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Menu Description
6) In order to enable correct basic measurings, set the correct VELOCITY for used
ultrasonic wave.
7) Set PROBE DELAY to the probe/material interface, as for conventional angle
probe, then S, P, D should correspond to the bottom reflection (P is the distance
from the probe index point to the weld axis, D is material thickness).
8) Set the time base range to make visible lateral echo (it runs the shortest path
under surface) and bottom reflection echo for used wave (probably longitudinal).
Area, where will be displayed diffraction of longitudinal wave, will defined this
way.
9) If there is any discontinuity in the weld axis, then another echo appears between
two echoes, Gate1 start point should be set to the lateral echo (which is
constant for given distance between probes), and the end point should be set to
the evaluated echo. Approximate reflector depth D=xx will be calculated based
on the time difference between lateral and discontinuity echoes and the distance
between probes 2S; the D value is displayed blue next to the gate, S is only for
information regarding the distance from probes to the weld axis.
NOTE:
The half distance between probes should be set in the

AUTOCALIBRATION mode (see 7.2. Automatic Calibration of Probe
Delay and Sound Velocity) as S1, thus S2, which is double, is full distance
between probes.
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4.5.6
Menu Description
BSCAN data records
Each time after BSCAN had been activated, measured thickness values are recorded
to the memory in a temporary file.
In order to save actually measured data, depress the Display Freeze key
and save
the picture see 3.6.2. Data of the last measured scan will be saved to the file with
the same name, as actual picture (Pnn.dddddd, but with .txt extension). The data
file length is limited to 500 kB.
Each line of the data file (.txt) contains measured value in mm (2 decimal positions)
or inches (3 decimal positions), depending on actual settings:
XXX.XX <cr><lf>
If incremental encoder (IRC) had been connected, then each line of the data file (.txt)
contains actual co-ordinate as well:
NNNN; XXX.XX <cr><lf>
The data file format enables simple import to MS Excel etc. Dot (not comma) is used
as a decimal separator.
For saving data to USB memory stick see 10.3. Save Pictures (Screenshots) And
Data To USB Memory Stick.
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Menu Description
4.6 SETTING Menu

After depressing this button, the instrument
checks some specific settings and, if
necessary, adjusts settings to make
possible automatic calibration.
This menu is used for automatic calibration
of PROBE DELAY and VELOCITY values
for specific probe (angle beam or dual
element) connected to the instrument.
)))
Switches alarm ON/OFF and adjusts the alarm volume, as well as key
beep volume.
DISPLAY Switches ON ( DISPLAY ) / OFF ( DISPLAY ) the display settings see

4.7. DISPLAY Sub-Menu (SETTING):
SET_01x Switches a memory group for saving/loading set-ups (SET_01x to
SET_09x) see also 3.6, 3.7.
CURVES
Submenu for setting of evaluation curves parameters see 4.8. CURVES

Sub-Menu (SETTING).
PROBE
Submenu for settings of specific parameters of transducers see

4.9. PROBE Sub-Menu (SETTING).
A.CALIB
Switches ON/OFF the AUTOCALIBRATION mode see 7.2. Automatic

Calibration of Probe Delay and Sound Velocity.
Settings of sound paths S1 and S2 for automatic calibration of PROBE
DELAY and VELOCITY values. Options are as follows:
- S1 SET
- S2 SET
- S1.S2 SET
- S1 MEASURE
- S2 MEASURE
- CALC
setting of S1 sound path (just after activation

of A.CALIB menu, depress AUTOCALIB left/yellow
twice);
setting of S2 sound path (just after activation
of A.CALIB menu, depress AUTOCALIB left/yellow
once);
setting of S1 and S2 sound paths simultaneously,
provided that S2 = 2 * S1 (is displayed just after
activation of A.CALIB menu);
measuring of the echo position with the sound path S1;
measuring of the echo position with the sound path S2;
calculation of PROBE DELAY and VELOCITY values.
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Menu Description
SETTING Menu Items on the Screen Right Side:

4.6.1
GATE >--<
Adjustment of the gate horizontal position (without changing its width) actual gate
number is indicated in parentheses.
4.6.2
GATE --<
Adjustment of the gate end position (changes its width) actual gate number is
indicated in parentheses.
4.6.3
CURVED SURF.
Activation of the Curved Surface Metric function for correct localization of indications
using angle probes depth D and surface distance P from the probe end for details
see 7.7. Curved Surface Metric.
Options are as follows:
- OFF
common mode curved surface metric is not applied;
- INSIDE
(depress the left/yellow button) calculations applied for testing from

the inside (concave) surface;
- OUTSIDE (depress the right/grey button) calculations applied for testing from
the outside (convex) surface.
4.6.4
DIAMETER
Adjustment of actual surface curvature diameter of the test surface, when INSIDE
or OUTSIDE option is active.
4.6.5
PROBE DELAY
range from -10.00 s to 4800.00 s.
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Menu Description
SETTING Menu Items on the Screen Right Side:
4.6.6
GAIN
4.6.7
ANGLE
Adjustment of the angle value for angle beam probe OFF, 1.0 to 89.0.
4.6.8
X-VALUE
Adjustment of the x-point of the angle probe 0.0 mm to 100.0 mm (this button is
active only if the ANGLE is different from zero).
4.6.9
THICKNESS
Adjustment of thickness value (distance D to the opposite reflecting surface) for

proper calculations of S (sound path) and P (projection distance) values with angle
beam probe.
4.6.10 VELOCITY
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Menu Description
4.7 DISPLAY Sub-Menu (SETTING)

This sub-menu allows to set some basic
functions of the display.
DISPLAY Sub-Menu Items on the Screen
Left Side:
4.7.1
LANGUAGE
Setting of interface language

appropriate left or right button:
-
using
0 = English,
1 = Japan,
2 = Czech,
3 = Russian,
4 = Turkish,
5 = Chinese,
6 = German.
NOTES: A number of available languages depends on the localization made by

regional dealer.
The number and order of languages depends on custom setting and is
determined in the lang_cfg.txt file in the /dio1000/lang folder. See also
10.5. Firmware Update.
4.7.2 UNITS
Setting of measuring units for time base and all calculated values mm / inches /
microseconds (s). Available settings are as follows:
- mm & s push once the left (yellow) button;
- mm
initial (default) setting;
- inch
push once the right (grey) button;
- inch & s push twice right (grey) button.
NOTES: With the s option activated, the following data will be calculated and
displayed in microseconds: S-axis (sound path), positions of all gates,
positions of measured echoes, distance between echoes (measured
thickness), attenuation correction in dB/s. All other values remain
unchanged, e.g. for angle probe, P (projection distance) and D (depth) in
mm (inches), thickness diagram and the BSCAN mapping min/max.
When A.CALIB had been activated, the microsecond units will be
automatically switched off.
The time base settings in s a saved in setups separately, as well as units
mm/inch; setups saved with older SW versions (using Velocity 2000 m/s)
will be loaded with units set to s automatically.
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4.7.3
Menu Description
FILL
Setting of the envelope background colour:

- OFF;
- ON [1] filled envelope (with transparent light-green background);
- ON [2] filled envelope (with yellow background).
4.7.4
GRID
Setting of vertical grid display:

- OFF;
- DYNAMIC positions of vertical lines change depending on the time base range;
- FIXED there are 10 fixed vertical lines through the full screen width.
4.7.5
BSCAN MODE
Setting of the appropriate mode for BSCAN function switches THICKNESS / R-G-B
palette / TOFD (BW) for detailed description see 4.5. BSCAN Menu.
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Menu Description
DISPLAY Sub-Menu Items on the Screen Right Side:

4.7.6 IRC
Switching ON / OFF the incremental sensor (encoder) function.
With IRC ON and encoder connected to the MULTI connector (see 1.7 and 2.1), a
diagnostic squares will appear, showing actual state of A/B and C inputs as well as
IRC=xx status for simple calibration:
- run with encoder some length (e.g. 1 m),
- read the IRC value, i.e. number of pulses,
- set the IRC RES value (in increments/meter) as IRC_value/length.
NOTE: The appropriate encoder (IRC) type shall be set in the Help menu
see 3.10 MULTI MODE as follows:
- IRC A & C for encoder without direction resolution;

- IRC A,B & C for encoder with direction resolution.
Input C is used for encoder resetting (to zero), if the encored is equipped with
additional switch.
4.7.7 IRC RES

Setting the incremental sensor resolution per unit of length.
4.7.8 IRC RATE

Setting the incremental sensor divider rate 1 to 10 (or negative) enabling the
BSCAN display scale and direction setting.
4.7.9 PROBE BEAM

Switching ON / OFF the probe beam divergence shape on the screen, depending on
the probe parameters set in the PROBE sub-menu see 4.9. PROBE Sub-Menu
(SETTING).
4.7.10 ENVELOPE
Switching ON / OFF the envelope. Applying the envelope to the processed signal
(the red indicator *ENV* appears below the A-Scan window).
NOTE: This function is the same as that one set in the Basic menu by cyclic
depressing RF/FW* key see 4.1. Basic Menu.
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Menu Description
4.8 CURVES Sub-Menu (SETTING)

This sub-menu allows settings of different
curves modes and parameters.
CURVES Sub-Menu Items on the Screen

Left Side:
4.8.1 DGS
Switching ON / OFF the DGS function see
7.4. DGS Function.
4.8.2 TCG
Switching ENABLE / DISABLE the TCG (Time Corrected Gain) mode see 7.3.7.
TCG Modes (Time Corrected Gain)
4.8.3 REF TYPE

Setting the reflector type in the reference (calibration) block:
- BW-K1 - back wall reflector R100 on the K1 (V1) standard block acc. to
EN 12223,
- BW
- back wall reflector,
- DSR
- disc shape reflector,
- SDH
- side drilled hole.
4.8.4 REF SIZE

Setting the reference reflector size for DSR and SDH only.
If the reference reflector size (set in this item) is greater than the probe equivalent
diameter Deff (see 4.9. PROBE Sub-Menu (SETTING), then the number white colour
changes to the red.
4.8.5 ERS DISP

Switching ENABLE / DISABLE the Equivalent Reflector Size (ERS) Display in the
Status window with active DAC (see 7.3. Distance-Amplitude Correction
Function (DAC)) or DAC+TCG (see 7.3.7. TCG Modes (Time Corrected Gain))
function.
The equivalent reflector size is displayed as DSR= XX.X or SDH= XX.X [mm], depending
on the reflector type set in the REF TYPE see 4.8.3 above.
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Menu Description
CURVES Sub-Menu Items on the Screen Right Side:
4.8.6
ATT COMP
Attenuation compensation setting of ultrasound attenuation in the material to be

inspected (OFF to 400.0 dB/m in 0.1 dB/m steps).
Attenuation compensation is indicated by red * Att-C * in the right bottom corner of the
Status window.
NOTE: This function works always, independently on other modes (DAC/DAG etc.),
and is applied as continuous change of analog gain directly to the input
signal. Its real range is limited by actual settings of Attenuator and Gain.
It enables testing with long time-base in materials having with attenuation,
which otherwise would not possible due to the dynamic range.
4.8.7
DAC INTERP.
Setting of DAC curve interpolation mode see also 7.3. Distance-Amplitude

Correction Function (DAC):
- LINEAR
- adjacent DAC curve points are connected by straight lines;
- LOG/LINEAR - adjacent DAC curve points are connected by curve with constant
slope in dB/m;
- LOG/LOG
- adjacent DAC curve points are connected by curve with slope
corresponding to dB/depth ratio (when two points are related to
the same reflector size in different depths).
4.8.8
DAC MODE
There are two DAC modes available:

- FIXED
- the DAC curve will not change its position, when the GAIN value
- NORMAL
changes;
- the DAC curve moves accordingly to the GAIN value change, i.e.
trigger level is constant.
4.8.9 AWS MODE

Switching ON / OFF the AWS mode see 7.5. AWS Mode Evaluation of d
value acc. to AWS Code.
4.8.10 API 5UE

Switching ON / OFF the API 5UE mode see 7.6. API 5UE Mode Evaluation of
Indications acc. to API 5UE.
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Menu Description
4.9 PROBE Sub-Menu (SETTING)

This sub-menu allows setting of basic probe
parameters to enable basic calculations of
main variables, e.g. near field N, probe
equivalent diameter Deff, etc.
All probe parameters are saved with the
instrument settings (Setups) see 3.6.1.
Save Setup.
PROBE Sub-Menu Items on the Screen Left Side:

4.9.1 XTAL FREQ
Probe crystal main frequency value. The wave length value, calculated for actual
frequency and material velocity, is displayed below the frequency value as m= X.XX mm.
4.9.2 XTAL SHAPE

Setting the probe crystal shape:
- Disc,
- Rectangle,
- Unknown.
4.9.3 Diam eff / WIDTH eff

Setting the probe crystal effective diameter (for Disc or Unknown shape) or effective
width (for Rectangle shape).
4.9.4 LENGTH eff/ Near Field

Setting the probe crystal effective length (for Rectangle shape) or near field value (for
Unknown shape). -6dB=X.X is the beam divergence angle at -6 dB drop.
4.9.5
PROBE DELAY
range from -10.00 s to 4800.00 s.
The instrument calculates the probe delay value based on DELAY LEN and DELAY
VEL values and shows the calculated value just below the PROBE DELAY value in
gray as DLY: X.XX s.
This calculated value becomes a stopper for manual setting of the PROBE DELAY.
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Menu Description
PROBE Sub-Menu Items on the Screen Right Side:

4.9.6 GAIN
4.9.7 ANGLE
Adjustment of the angle value for angle beam probe OFF, 1.0 to 89.0.
4.9.8 X-VALUE
Adjustment of the x-point of the angle probe 0.0 mm to 100.0 mm (this button is
active only if the ANGLE is different from zero).
4.9.9 DELAY LEN

Setting of the delay line length, e.g. for dual element or angle probe.
4.9.10 DELAY VEL

Setting of the ultrasound velocity in the delay line material.
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Functions of Gates
5. Functions of Gates
Default conditions are:
- GATE 2, 3, 4 OFF;
- GATE 1
ON;
- ANGLE
OFF;
- DAC
OFF.
5.1 GATE 1
5.1.1
Available Modes of GATE 1
- ON
- ON +
- ON+AUX
1ax (positive logic) alarm and analog position of echo flank and
amplitude within GATE1 on AOUT1 analog output;

- ON+A/TTL 1ax (positive logic) alarm and analog position of echo flank within
GATE1 on AOUT1 analog output and 5V/0V AOUT2 analog output for echo
flank present/absent.
5.1.2
Standard Functions of GATE 1
The following values are displayed in the Status window:

- (1) 0-P=XXmm position of the
maximum echo peak (marked with
blue cross ) within the GATE 1;
- (2) 1.P=XXmm position and height
of first echo peak (marked with white
(1)
(3) (4)
(5)
(2)
cross) over the GATE 1;

- (3) maximum echo peak (marked
with blue cross ) amplitude against
the GATE 1 [dB] (not active in RF
display mode);
- (4) maximum echo peak (marked with blue cross ) absolute height within the
GATE 1 [% FSH];
- (5) 0-F position of the echo flank (leftmost edge) within the GATE 1;
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5.1.3
Functions of Gates
Functions of GATE 1 with Angle Probes
When the ANGLE function is ON and X-VALUE had been set in the Settings menu,
some values are displayed using corrected metrics:
- (1) S=XXmm non-corrected sound
path position of maximum echo peak
(marked with blue cross ) within the
GATE 1. The skip-leg position of the
echo peak is indicated next to the
value by \ / symbol. The position of
echo peak on the skip diagram is
indicated by small grey square, which
changes to red, when echo crosses
the gate level;
(1)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(2)
- (2) 1.P=XXmm position and height of first echo peak (marked with white cross)
over the GATE 1;
- (3) D=XXmm calculated depth of the indication (maximum echo peak within
the GATE 1, marked with blue cross );
- (4) maximum echo peak (marked with blue cross ) relative amplitude against
the GATE 1 [dB] (not active in RF display mode);
- (5) maximum echo peak (marked with blue cross ) absolute height within the
GATE 1 [% FSH];
- (6) P projection distance from the probe X-point to the maximum echo peak
(marked with blue cross ) within the GATE 1.
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5.1.4
Functions of Gates
Functions of GATE 1 with DAC Curve
When any DAC function is ON, all amplitudes are measured against the basic DAC
curve (DAC1), instead the GATE1 vertical position of the gate has no effect.
In the Status window, the following values are displayed:
a) with ANGLE function OFF: (see also 4.6.7 or 4.9.7)
- (1) DAC dB maximum echo peak
(marked with red cross ) relative
amplitude against the DAC curve [dB]
within the Gate 1;
(1) (2)
(3)
- (2) AP maximum echo peak

(marked with red cross ) absolute
height within the GATE 1 [% FSH];
- (3) 0-P position of the maximum
echo peak (marked with red cross )
within the Gate 1.
b) with ANGLE function ON: (see also 4.6.7 or 4.9.7)

- (1) S=XXmm non-corrected sound
path position of maximum echo peak
(marked with red cross ) within the
GATE 1. The skip-leg position of the
echo peak is indicated next to the
value by \ / symbol. The position of
echo peak on the skip diagram is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
indicated by small grey square, which

changes to red, when echo crosses
the gate level;
- (2) D=XXmm calculated depth of the indication (maximum echo peak within
the GATE 1, marked with red cross );
- (3) DAC dB maximum echo peak (marked with red cross ) relative
amplitude against the DAC curve [dB] within the Gate 1;
- (4) AP maximum echo peak (marked with red cross ) absolute height within
the GATE 1 [% FSH];
- (5) P projection distance from the probe X-point to the maximum echo peak
(marked with red cross ) within the GATE 1.
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5.1.5
Functions of Gates
Other Functions of GATE 1
- Acoustic alarm may be switched ON, when the echo reaches or exceeds the
GATE 1 level or, with DAC switched ON, when the echo reaches or exceeds the
DAC level within the GATE 1 (GATE 1 level has no effect, when DAC is ON).
- ON+AUX: analog output may be switched ON. There is a signal on the AOUT1
output (LEMO Analog Out), with voltage corresponding to relative echo position
within GATE 1 (see also 6. Functions of Analog Output):
minU = GATE1_BEGIN;
maxU = GATE1_END.
- When GATE1 is set to ON+AUX and GATE2 is ON, there is a thickness
value on the AOUT2 output.
- When GATE1 is set to ON+AUX and GATE2 is OFF, there is an echo
amplitude within the GATE1 on the AOUT2 output.
- ON+A/TTL: sends echo position to AOUT1 ouptut and a TTL logic signal about
echo presence within GATE1 on AOUT2 output (see also 6. Functions of Analog
Output).
Note: If there is no echo within GATE 1, then maxU is on the output.
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Functions of Gates
5.2 GATE 2
IMPORTANT: ANGLE and DAC functions shall be OFF for proper thickness
measurement!!!
5.2.1
GATE 2 measures always against GATE 1, options are:

- OFF
inactive not displayed;,
- THICKNESS AUTO 1P-1P
1st peak to 1st peak see 5.2.2 for details;
- THICKNESS 1P-1P
1st peak to 1st peak see 5.2.3 for details;
- THICKNESS F-F
flank to flank see 5.2.4 for details;
- THICKNESS P-P
peak to peak see 5.2.5 for details.
5.2.2
THICKNESS AUTO 1P-1P
- GATE 2 in this mode cannot be moved

its positioning is automatic.
- Measuring gate is GATE 1. The
position of first echo peak within
GATE 1 (which exceeds GATE 1 level)
is taken as the reference.
- Minimum THICKNESS shall be set in
the right side of the GATES menu.
This THICKNESS value (T>x.xx) is
added to position value of first echo found within GATE 1 and determines a zone
to search a second echo. This zone is indicated on the screen as GATE 2 with
variable width, if at least first echo has been found within GATE 1.
- A first echo peak is now searched within GATE 2. Its position is indicated with
cyan cross. The relative position against the reference is the resulting thickness,
which is displayed in the Status window with dark blue colour.
- With proper GATE 1 position, width and minimum thickness setting, you can get
automatic thickness gauge, operating within wide range, which doesnt require any
operators intervention.
- If measured values are very unstable and their variation exceeds certain limit, then
minimum measured value will be displayed, because highly probably there is
some unwanted echo within the gate, which interferes with measuring.
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5.2.3
Functions of Gates
THICKNESS 1P-1P
- GATE 1 shall be positioned across first

echo, GATE 2 shall be positioned
across second echo at discretion.
- When both gates are overpassed,
thickness is determined by the
difference between positions of first
peaks of first echoes within gates.
- Measured echo shall be whole within
the gate, i.e. gate shall not start inside
the signal. Otherwise next whole echo (half wave) will be used.
5.2.4
THICKNESS F-F

difference between positions of flanks
of first echoes within gates.
5.2.5
THICKNESS P-P

difference between positions of peaks
of first echoes within gates.
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5.3 GATE 3
5.3.1
- OFF,
- ON (positive logic) without any alarm,
- ON + (positive logic) with acoustic alarm,
- ON - (negative logic) with acoustic alarm
- AUTOFREEZE any signal within GATE 3 level, which exceeds the gate level
for 1 sec. or more, will cause automatic freezing of actual picture (screenshot),
indicated by the red indicator *FROZEN*. The picture then may be saved see
3.6.2. This function is used with SPOT WELD mode (optional).
5.3.2
Function of GATE 3
Intended use monitoring of back wall

echo etc.
Fully
independent
GATE 3
may
be
switched ON in any operation mode of

the instrument. It measures echo
position and echo peak height (% FSH),
marked with yellow cross. Values are
displayed directly underneath the gate.
Acoustic alarm with positive and negative trigger logic may be applied.
There is a possibility of GAIN correction within GATE 3 for monitoring of back wall
echo simultaneously with small defects detection.
Actual GAIN correction (GATE 3 XX.X dB) is displayed at the center of the right
section of the display (instead the REJECT value) in the GATES menu with GATE 3
switched on (ON, ON + or ON -).
Notes: If required gain correction within GATE 3 cannot be executed due to actual
setting of the attenuator and basic GAIN, a figure of the gain correction is
displayed in red colour.
Info about actual gain correction is displayed with small text directly under
GATE 3 ON.
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5.4 GATE 4
5.4.1 Available Modes of GATE 4
- OFF;
- ON (positive logic) without any alarm;
- ON + (positive logic) with acoustic alarm;
- ON - (negative logic) with acoustic alarm;
- ECHOSTART time base start is synchronized with interface echo within
GATE 4;
- ES+AUX analog relative position of echo flank (within GATE 4) on ANALOG
OUT1;
- API 5UE special function for evaluation of surface indications acc. to API 5UE
see 7.6. API 5UE Mode Evaluation of Indications acc. to API 5UE.
5.4.2
Function of GATE 4
Intended use echo-start for immersion

testing etc.
Functions of GATE 4 are exactly the
same as GATE 3.
GATE 4 has its own velocity of sound
propagation. Thus, it is possible to
measure distance in water (or other
liquid) independently on distance in the
material under test.
In addition, there is ECHOSTART
function, which shifts the waveform so,
that the echo within GATE 4 is kept at its
left limit. Thus, variable distance from the
transducer to interface (e.g. immersion
testing) becomes static on the screen,
that allows positioning of other measuring
gates to stable positions relative to the
GATE 4 (interface).
The original echo position within the
GATE 4 is indicated with pink cross.
If echo disappears from within the GATE 4, then the waveform is displayed nonshifted in its original position.
When the last option had been chosen, i.e. EchoStart+AUX, then there is a signal on
the AOUT1 output (LEMO Analog Out), with voltage corresponding to relative echo
position within GATE 4 minU=GATE4_BEGIN, maxU=GATE4_END.
Note: If there is no echo within GATE 4, then maxU is on the output.
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6. Functions of Analog Output

A brief description of analog output functions is presented in the following table:
GATE 1
GATE 4
AUOT1
Voltage
Value mapping
ON
not ES+AUX
self-test sine burst 1 MHz
1.35V 1V
ON+AUX
not ES+AUX
Gate1 echo flank position
0 to 2.7V
Gate1 [- ---- -]
ON+A/TTL not ES+AUX
Gate1 echo flank position
0 to 2.7V
Gate1 [- ---- -]
Gate1 [- ---- -]
any
ES+AUX
S-echo position
0 to 2.7V
GATE 1
GATE 2
AOUT2
Voltage
ON
any
Undefined
(used internally for ver.C)
4.1V
ON+A/TTL
any
Gate1 eco logic TTL output
0V / 4.7V
no echo / echo
ON+AUX
OFF
Gate1 echo amplitude
0V to 4.1V
0 % - 100 % screen
ON+AUX
Thickness
Gate1-Gate2 Thickness
0V to 4.1V
0 to BSCAN_MAX
TTL OUT
Voltage
Firmware since Jan 2012
Sync pulses with PRF freq.
0V / 4.7V
Max
value if
no echo
Value mapping
Value mapping
Positive pulse on
cycle start, 10 s
duration, falling
edge matches TX
pulse
6.1 Analog Output of Thickness Measurement

Analog output of measured thickness is enabled, when the GATE 1 is switched to the
ON+AUX mode, and GATE 2 is switched to any thickness measuring mode.
Signal with voltage corresponding to thickness measured in each cycle is present on
AOUT2 output (LEMO Analog Output see 1.7 and 2.1) as follows:
- minU=0mm;
- maxU=[BSCAN MAX]mm value BSCAN MAX, which had been set in BSCAN
menu see 4.5;
- if thickness had not been measured, there is maxU on the output.
NOTE: The cable with appropriate connector may be ordered as option.
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7. Applications
7.1 Automatic Thickness Measurement
See also 5.2.2 for GATE 2 automatic thickness measurement function.
1. Adjust appropriate VELOCITY and
Time Base.
2. Switch to the GATES menu.
3. Adjust
minimum
THICKNESS
value. The minimum THICKNESS

value shall be less than
expected thickness value to be
measured.
4. Place transducer on the subject to
be measured and get a waveform with at least two consecutive back-wall
echoes.
5. Adjust GATE 1
- vertical level to cross both echoes to be measured,
- horizontal position and width so as to cover both echoes to be measured.
6. Switch GATE 2 to the THICKNESS AUTO 1P-1P mode
7. The measured thickness value will be displayed in the Status window with
dark blue colour.
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7.2 Automatic Calibration of Probe Delay and Sound Velocity

In the SETTING menu, depress the A.CALIB key in order to activate auto-calibration
mode. The beginning of time base will be moved to the initial pulse, and range
and gate will be adapted accordingly automatically.
If operator doesnt want to change any range and gate settings automatically, then
button may be used for switch directly to the Settings menu.
Notes: The example below describes Auto-calibration procedure with the Test Block
No.1 (EN 12223) and 45 angle probe.
This Auto-calibration procedure is applicable using any other sample with
known thickness (sound path), e.g. Test Block No.2 (EN 27963), and/or any
other probe (e.g. dual or single element straight probe) as well.
Position of echo flank within GATE1 will be used for Auto-calibration,
therefore it is advisable to adjust the echo height just above the GATE1
during measuring both S1 and S2 echoes, in order to minimize difference
between echo flank and echo peak readings.
1. Depress the A.CALIB button.
2. Adjust the VELOCITY to 3260 m/s
(shear waves in steel).
3. Adjust the time base range to approx.
250 mm.
4. Place transducer on calibration block at
the index point.
5. Swivel the transducer to peak the
echoes.
6. Adjust gate width to approx. 20 mm.
7. Adjust gate vertical position to approx. 50 %.
8. Adjust angle probe parameters (ANGLE, X-VALUE).
9. Depress AUTOCALIB button (left) to activate S1 SET. Set the distance
S1 = 100.0 mm
10. Depress AUTOCALIB button
S2 = 200.0 mm.
to activate
S2 SET and the
distance
11. Move the gate over the first echo.

12. Depress AUTOCALIB button (right) to
activate S1 MEASURE and measure
position of first echo. If echo crosses the
gate, then ECHO OK message
appears.
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13. Depress S1=100.0mm <STORE>

button.
14. The star symbol (*) appears next to

S1=100.0mm.
15. Move the gate over the second echo.

16. Depress AUTOCALB button (right) to
activate S2 MEASURE and measure
second echo.
17. Adjust the GAIN until the second echo

crosses the gate. If echo crosses the
gate, then ECHO OK message
appears.
18. Depress S2=200.0mm <STORE>
button.
19. The star symbol (*) appears next to

S2=200.0mm.
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20. Depress AUTOCALB button (right) to

activate CALC (calculation).
21. Depress CALC NOW <RUN> button.
22. The instrument now calculates the

PROBE DELAY
and
VELOCITY
values for the best positions of first and
second echoes exactly over 100mm and
200mm marks on the time base [Smm].
23. If calculation corresponds to desired
then depress CALC OK? YES> button.
Now the instrument is calibrated for
operation with angle probe.
24. Otherwise repeat steps 11 to 23.
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7.3 Distance-Amplitude Correction Function (DAC)

7.3.1
General
A DAC curve may be set depending on application requirements in different modes

see also 4.8. CURVES Sub-Menu (SETTING):
Notes: Cross mark, indicating the echo peak against DAC, is red, when over the
curve, or pink, when its position is known (within the GATE 1 range).
In the DAC mode, echo dB value and position are related to the curve, not to
the horizontal gate.
DAC curve may be constructed using up to 20 points, which may be set in
any order they will be automatically arranged in the ascending order.
7.3.2
DAC Interpolation Modes (DAC INTERP.)
See also 4.8. CURVES Sub-Menu (SETTING):

- LINEAR
- adjacent DAC curve points are connected by straight lines;
- LOG/LINEAR - adjacent DAC curve points are connected by curve with
constant slope in dB/m;
- LOG/LOG
- adjacent DAC curve points are connected by curve with slope
corresponding to dB/depth ratio (when two points are related to
the same reflector size in different depths).
7.3.3
DAC Modes (DAC MODE)
See also 4.8. CURVES Sub-Menu (SETTING):

There are two DAC modes available:
- FIXED
- NORMAL
- the DAC curve will not change its position, when the GAIN
value changes;
- the DAC curve moves accordingly to the GAIN value change,
i.e. trigger level is constant.
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7.3.4
Applications
Setting of The Reference (Basic) DAC Curve (DAC TYPE 1)
The reference (basic) DAC curve shall be set using known reflectors in the
reference block.
1. Adjust the time base to appropriate range.
2. Adjust the VELOCITY with regards to actual wave mode used (longitudinal or
transversal). Auto-calibration function may be used to adjust angle transducer
parameters see 7.2. Automatic Calibration of Probe Delay and Sound
Velocity.
3. Depress the DAC Execution key, 2nd from the left.
4. Delete all previous DAC points (if any exist) depressing DEL #xx button.
5. Make sure that DAC 1 is displayed depress DAC TYPE button, if needed.
6. TR.CORR shall be set to 0.0 dB in order to enable settings and/or
adjustments of DAC curve, otherwise points cannot be changed.
7. Adjust gate width so, that it covers sound path range of calibration reflectors.
Echo doesnt need to cross the gate for DAC adjustment.
8. Place transducer on calibration block
containing reference reflectors and
locate the reflector nearest to the
contact surface.

echo.
10. Depress #00 ADD button to record
the first point. Horizontal line appears
at the echo peak.
11. Move transducer and locate second

(deeper) reference reflector.
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echo.
13. Depress #01 ADD button
the second point. The line
two points.
14. Repeat steps 11 to 13 for
rest reference reflectors to
DAC curve.
7.3.5
to record
connects
all of the
complete
Setting of Auxiliary DAC Curves (DAC TYPE 2 to DAC TYPE 5)
1. Up to four (4) auxiliary DAC curves

(DAC 2 to DAC 5) may be derived
based
on
DAC 1
depress
DAC TYPE button to display the
desired DAC number (DAC 2).
2. Adjust the dB difference (in 1 dB steps)
by depressing the AUX LINE 1
buttons. -6 dB in this example.
3. Depress DAC TYPE button to

display the next DAC number.
(DAC 3).
4. Adjust the dB difference (in 1 dB
steps)
by
depressing
the
AUX LINE 2 buttons. 3 dB in this
example.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the rest auxiliary DAC curves and dB differences.
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7.3.6
Applications
JIS-DAC
JIS-DAC mode (Japanese standard) is

similar to common DAC mode.
See also 7.3.2 for DAC interpolation modes
and 7.3.3 for DAC modes.
The reference (basic) JIS-DAC curve may
be set and then adopted from the DAC
TYPE 1 (see 7.3.2), or may be set directly
as DAC TYPE JIS-DAC6 by the same
procedure using calibration reflectors in the reference block.
The difference compared to DAC is that 5 (five) auxiliary curves will be set
automatically with fixed predefined offsets:
L-LINE
-12 dB
M-LINE
-6 dB
H-LINE
0 dB
U-LINE
+6 dB
U-LINE +12 dB
U-LINE +18 dB
(light blue);
(magenta);
(pink dashed basic curve);
(red);
(orange);
(yellow).
Triggering level may be set to whichever of displayed curves by appropriate setting of

the TRIGGER value (L-LINE to U-LINE).
In the Status Window, an indication within the GATE 1 range is assigned to one of
seven zones (I to VII), in addition to relative dB value:
Zone I
Zone II
Zone III
Zone IV
Zone V
Zone VI
Zone VII
below L-LINE;
between L-LINE and M-LINE;
between M-LINE and H-LINE;
between H-LINE and U-LINE;
between U-LINE and U-LINE;
between U-LINE and U-LINE;
above U-LINE.
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7.3.7
Applications
TCG Modes (Time Corrected Gain)
The TCG mode shall be enabled (TCG ENABLE) in the CURVES submenu see
4.8.2. See also 4.3 for activation of DAC modes.
In order to use DAC+TCG or TCG mode, the reference (basic) DAC curve
(DAC TYPE 1) shall be set in advance see 7.3.4. Setting of The Reference
(Basic) DAC Curve (DAC TYPE 1).
The DAC key activates amplitude correction functions as follows:
- depress
DAC
once, the
DAC
button
(green background) indicates active

Distance-Amplitude-Correction mode;
- depress DAC twice, the DAC+TCG button

(green background) indicates active
Distance-Amplitude-Correction + TimeCorrected-Gain mode;
Time corrected gain function will be
applied within range of reference (basic)
DAC curve points echo amplitudes from
the same reflectors in different depth will
be equalized to the level of the first
reference reflector (leftmost).
- depress DAC triple, the TCG button
(green background) indicates active TimeCorrected-Gain mode.
Time corrected gain function will be
applied within range of reference (basic)
DAC curve points.
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7.4 DGS Function (Distance Gain Size)

In order to use the DGS function, the following conditions must be fulfilled:
all appropriate probe parameters shall be set in the PROBE sib-menu see
4.9. PROBE Sub-Menu (SETTING);
attenuation in the reference block shall be known (measured);
attenuation in the object under test shall be known (measured).
The DGS curve may be set using a reflector
with known size, e.g. back wall (BW), disc
shape reflector (DSR) or side drilled hole
(SDH).
1. Switch ON the DGS function in
the SETTING CURVES sub-menu.
2. Return to the Basic menu depress
the SETTING twice. Now there
is DGS key at the 2nd position
(instead of DAC key)
3. Depress the DGS key all items
concerning the DGS function are
highlighted with orange colour.
4. Set the REF TYPE reflector type:
- BW-K1 - back wall reflector R100 on
the K1 (V1) standard block acc. to
EN 12223;
- BW - back wall reflector in the
reference block;
- DSR - disc shape reflector;
- SDH - side drilled hole. SDH type reflector should be greater than 1.5*
(1.5*wavelength), otherwise it is indicated by question-marks ??.
5. Set the ATT REF value (attenuation in the reference block).
6. Place probe on the reference block and maximize the reference reflector echo.
7. Adjust the GATE 1 position over the reference echo.
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8. Depress the REF ECHO --> ADD

button. The reference DGS curve is
displayed with red colour.
Notes: SDH type REF ECHO shall be at
a distance at least 1.5*N,
otherwise the warning s < 1.5*N !
appears.
DSR type REF ECHO shall be
smaller than the beam width at
the same depth, otherwise warning DSR>Dbeam! appears.
9. If the object under test is made of

different material or has different
properties than the reference block,
some corrections need to be
performed.
Depress
the
DEL <- -> OBJ right button. The DGS
curve changes its colour to pink.
10. Check all parameters highlighted with
pink colour and adjust as necessary:
- ATT OBJ - attenuation in the object under test;
- OBJ TYPE - reflector type used in the test object;
- TR.CORR - transfer correction, e.g. due to the surface roughness.
11. To return to the reference DGS curve, depress the REF ECHO <-- button.
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7.5 AWS Mode Evaluation of d value acc. to AWS Code

Notes:
API 5UE mode shall be OFF see 4.8. CURVES Sub-Menu (SETTING).
DGS mode shall be OFF see 4.8. CURVES Sub-Menu (SETTING).
All previous DAC curve settings will be deleted after the AWS mode has
been activated.
The slope of AWS evaluation curve is 2 dB/in. (2 dB/25 mm).
Classification tables had been adopted from the AWS D1.1/D.1.1M:2002,
Table 6.13.1 and 6.13.2.
1. When the instrument is calibrated with appropriate probe, depress

the SETTING button.
2. Depress the CURVES button.
3. Make sure that the API 5UE mode is
OFF.
4. Switch the AWS MODE to ON.
5. Return to the Basic Menu (depress
the SETTING button twice).
6. The DAC button had changed to AWS .
7. Depress the AWS button ( AWS ).
8. Make sure that TR.CORR (transfer
correction) is set to 0.0 dB.
9. Place the transducer on a calibration block containing reference reflector and
locate the reflector.
10. Swivel the transducer to peak the echo.
11. Depress --- ADD button to record the reference point. The reference
evaluation curve appears at the echo peak level, with AWS REF indicator
just above the "DEL ---".
12. The measured value is displayed in the Status Window as AWS d=
13. If CLASS DISP is ENABLE and AWS value had been measured and is valid,
then corresponding classification A, B, C, D is calculated and displayed as
yellow-black next to the result.
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7.6 API 5UE Mode Evaluation of Indications acc. to API 5UE
Notes:
GATE 4 has its own velocity, which can be set in range from 1 m/s up to
20000 m/s.
AWS MODE shall be OFF see 4.8. CURVES Sub-Menu (SETTING).
1. Activate the API 5UE function either

in the SETTING CURVES menu see
4.8, or
in the GATES menu see 4.4.5.
GATE 4 shall be active in API 5UI
mode (pink indicator 4fx in the
Status Window).
2. Depress the
key (Display Freeze)
for longer than 1 sec, the FREEZE
MAX mode of A-scan is activated with red indicator *PEAKS* in the Status
Window see 3.4. The maximum signal envelope is displayed simultaneously
with live echo.
3. With active FREEZE MAX mode, move probe over a calibration notch in the
reference block and get envelope shape. Bring GATE 4 over the echo and
adjust VELOCITY value (pink for GATE 4) to get calibrated size of the
reference notch.
The value is displayed in Status Window as API fx= xx.xx [mm or inch]. In order to
display value of the notch under the test, echo from the notch shall cross the GATE 4
level GATE 4 level shall be adjusted accordingly.
The width of peak at half level of echo amplitude measured with GATE 4 is used for
calculation, velocity multiplied by amplitude/100% FSR (Full Screen Range), so if
echo peak is 100% of screen, then coef = 1.
API 5UE function works in combination with all other modes, except RF mode. When
AWS function is activated, value is displayed on the same position in Status Window
as API value, but when FREEZE MAX is activated, API 5UE has preference.
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7.7 Curved Surface Metric

The curved surface metric is very useful function for inspection with angle probe on
curved surface of object to be inspected. This function may be activated from within
the SETTING menu see 4.6.
Some parameters of angle probe shall be set in the SETTING menu prior to use this
function: ANGLE and X-VALUE. Then actual geometrical parameters of the object to
be inspected shall be set as well: CURVED SURF. INSIDE (concave) or
OUTSIDE (convex); DIAMETER and THICKNESS. The skip lengths are calculated
automatically and displayed as white zigzag line in the upper part of the screen.
In the Status Window, the parenthesis
symbol ( next to the D and P symbols
indicates that depth of flaw D( and surface
projection distance P( are calculated from
the outside (convex) surface and vice versa,
the parenthesis symbol ) next to the D and
P symbols indicates that depth of flaw D)
and surface projection distance P) are
calculated
surface.
from
the
inside
(concave)
The symbols /\/\ next to the sound path value S in the Status Window indicate, in
which half skip is flaw located.
If a relation of outside diameter D and thickness T is D <= 2*T, then material will be
considered as full and the cutting reflex is assumed. In such case, the symbol (O)
under the DIAMETER value is changed to O; in addition, SKIP XX.X mm is changed
to SKIP (\) XX.X mm.
If the combination of sizes is nonsense, then projection distance axis ~Pmm], P and
D values are not displayed, with pink SKIP error message under the CURVED
SURF.
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7.8 Some Basic Settings for Use of EMAT Probes

Connect the EMAT probe to the instrument. Pay attention to the proper connections
of probe cables. The cable from the probe receiver shall not be connected to the
output connector of DIO 1000 otherwise built-in preamplifier in the probe will
be damaged.
1. Turn TR MODE to the BASIC MODE depress right (dark) button and confirm
YES, if the instrument had been set to ENHANCED MODE.
2. Turn TR MODE to EMAT by depressing right (dark) button.
3. Depress the LOCK key to enable pulser operation. Thus, all basic settings
needed for operation with EMAT probes are set automatically.
Other parameters settings depend on probe type, material to be tested etc. and may
be set in HW_SET menu for experienced operators only.
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7.9 Dio1000 Synchronization With Another Instrument

Dio1000 can be synchronized with another Dio1000 instrument (or generator) via
MULTI and ANALOG OUT outputs using the following connection diagram:
Dio1000 Master
MULTI
LEMO 5 pin
GND
+5V
A
B
Analog Out
LEMO 6 pin
GND
RxD
TTLout
AOUT2
AOUT1
TxD
Slave Dio1000
GND
GND
+5V
+5V
IRC C
IRC C
GND
IRC B
IRC B
IRC A
IRC A
MULTI
LEMO 5 pin
+5V
A
B
AOUT2
GND
AOUT1
GND
TTL OUT
GND
Settings of Dio1000:
Depress the
Set Phased Array to OFF.
Set MULTI MODE to SYNC
SYNC MODE is activated by MULTI cable connected and IRC-C pull up to

+5V.
HW_SET/ Puse repetition rate (PRF [Hz]) value for Master device must be
lower than for Slave device for setting see 4.2. HW_SET Menu >
4.2.8. PRF.
TTL OUT is used as output of SYNC pulses for both devices positive pulse
4.7V on cycle start, 10 s duration, falling edge matches TX pulse. These
pulses are present on TTL OUT always, independently on MULTI MODE
setting, as SYNC for generator or oscilloscope use GND and TTL OUT for
connection.
AOUT2 was used in firmware until Jan 2012 for SYNC pulses.
key to activate special mode menu.
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Phased Array (PA) Mode
8. Phased Array (PA) Mode

(optional for DIO 1000-PA only)
8.1 Initializing PA Mode

In order to switch ON the PA (Phased
Array) mode, depress the ? key and then
depress the right (grey) control key next to
the Phased Array OFF on the display.
Depending on the connected probe, select

the appropriate Phased Array mode (16x1.0mm
/ 16x3.5mm / 32x1.0mm / 8/16x1mm / 16/32x1mm).
8/16x1mm probe is equivalent do MWB 9x8.
In order to set default settings,
depress SETUPS DEFAULT and
confirm YES .
If the PA probe is equipped with wedge,
depress the right control key (grey) next to
the PA WEDGE OFF on the display.
For 0 degree wedge, depress the left control
key (yellow). The following values will be set
automatically:
PA Z-OFFSETO=20mm; PA WF=10mm
see 8.2.2 and 8.2.3.
Leave the PA MODE Chan ALL this is
default mode with all 16 channels operated
as transmitter/receiver, or choose the appropriate combination of elements
The PA ACG (Phased Array Angle Corrected Gain) may be set to OFF or
DEFAULT. In the latter case, the gain will be automatically corrected depending on
the ultrasound beam angle in the dynamic mode.
NOTE:
In order to correct function of S-Scan (Sector scan) the BSCAN MODE

must not be set to THICKNESS in SETTING > DISPLAY menu.
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8.2 PROBE Sub-Menu (SETTING) In Pa Mode

In the PA mode, some parameters in
the PROBE sub-menu (menu SETTTING )
have
been
changed
in
order
to
accommodate requirements for PA probe.
8.2.1
PA WEDGE
The angle of refraction of the plexiglas

wedge attached to the PA probe.
8.2.2
WEDGE FRONT
Correction value setting for proper display of

the projection distance (corrected) from the
PA probe wedge [Pmm], within value range
from 0.0 to 100.0 mm.
The wedge front position is displayed as a
vertical line WF.
8.2.3
Z-OFFSET (ZERO OFFSET)
Setting of the time base zero offset for

proper display of the sound path [Smm],
within value range from 0.0 to 100.0 mm.
NOTES: WEDGE FRONT and Y-OFFSET
(ZERO OFFSET) values are saved
to setup and remain, unless the PA
WEDGE is changed in the ?
menu.
After Z-OFFSET and/or WEDGE
VEL had been changed, the PROBE DELAY will be recalculadet for neutral
angle.
Manual change of the PROBE DELAY value is assumed as a value
correction, calculated for given wedge, and the difference is maintained.
PA WF for zero wedge is calculated as the half of the actual probe size
(8 mm for 16x1) + 2 mm allowance.
8.2.4
WEDGE VEL
Sound velocity within the PA probe wegde.
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8.3 PA Mode (Chan ALL)

With instrument in the basic PA mode (default), the main functions of standard
ultrasonic flaw detector may be applied, such as DAC, TCG and their combinations.
Descriptions of values in the Status Window
see 5.1.2, 5.1.3, 5.1.4.
Auxiliary lines 1*T and 2*T will be displayed
on the S-scan, if they fit within actual time
base
range.
T=THICKNESS
value
in SETTING menu see 4.6.9.
BW echo
The screenshot of PA mode basic screen:

Initial PA A-scan display (straight probe).
- PA FOCUS (5 mm to 299 mm / OFF)

setting the focal length of the PA probe
for better resolution and sensitivity at the
specific distance (depth).
NOTE:
PA ACG (Phased Array Angle

Corrected Gain see 8.1) works
correctly only with PA FOCUS
set to OFF.
In order to switch ON/OFF the Sector Scan

in PA mode, depress the S-scan yellow
execution key.
- PA STEPS (Static / 2 to 511) setting
number of steps (sub-sectors), which will
be applied on S-scan (Sector Scan)
display. The higher PA STEPS value, the
more detailed is S-scan and the more
time it takes to complete the sector scan
display is slowed down. In order to
increase display refresh rate, the PRF
should be increased up to 1000-2000 Hz
in the HW_SET menu (see 4.2.8) the
PA S-scan display of the same configuration.
Indication
BW echo
default PRF value is 200 Hz.
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- PA ANGLE setting the cursor angle

(17.7 to 90.0
for
sound
velocity
cTsteel = 3260 m/s
and
for
standard
specified wedge; the absolute angle range
is determined by 2550 ns of wave phase
difference between the outmost elements
of PA probe). The cursor is displayed as
inclined line within the sector scan display.
White section of the cursor line
corresponds with GATE 1 range. The
A-scan just below the sector scan display
represents the signal waveform along the
cursor at the PA ANGLE. The values in
the Status Window are taken from this
A-scan along the cursor line (PA ANGLE).
- PA START setting the angle value for
beginning of the sector scan, only when
PA STEPS is not Static (17.7 to 90.0 for
sound velocity cTsteel = 3260 m/s and for
standard specified wedge; the absolute
angle range is determined by 2550 ns of
wave phase difference between the
outmost elements of PA probe).
- PA STOP setting the angle value for
ending of the sector scan, only when
PA STEPS is not Static (17.7 to 90.0 for
sound velocity cTsteel = 3260 m/s and for
standard specified wedge; the absolute
angle range is determined by 2550 ns of
wave phase difference between the
outmost elements of PA probe).
PA A-scan display (probe with wedge).
PA A-scan display
(with PA ANGLE changed).

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The S-scan (Sector scan) in the PA Mode

(Chan ALL), as well as in the PA MODE
Chan N..M RX ALL TX (see 8.5), may be
zoomed to the W-scan (Wide scan) by
depressing the
key. The S-scan tab is
changed to W-scan .
Next depressing the
S-scan.

PA S-scan display (probe without edge).
The W-scan display allows more detailed

view on the area close to the test surface
PA W-scan display of the same configuration.
PA S-scan display (probe with edge)
PA W-scan display of the same configuration.

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8.4 PA MODE Chan SEL TX & RX Mode

This mode enables to select a specific group of elements within PA probe.
In order to switch ON the Chan SEL TX &
RX mode, activate the PA (Phased Array)
mode first see 8.1, then depress the right
(grey) control key next to the PA MODE on
the display. The PA MODE has changed to
Chan SEL TX & RX.
One more additional parameter appeared
APERTURE. The APERTURE enables to
change the number of active elements
within PA probe and, thus, create a probe
with variable width. The indication
N..M TX&RX just under the PA[1..16]
indicates the position range of such group
of elements in the probe, which may be
moved within 1st to 16th element using
appropriate grey and yellow Control Keys.
Example shows elements 3 to 5 with
APERTURE 3.
|
|
All chosen elements transmit and receive

non-phased waves.
APERTURE=1 serves to check each
element separately, whether it works, have
proper coupling etc.
After L-scan
(Linear scan) had been
activated (green), all positions within the
probe are cyclically activated, e.g. there are
16 positions for APERTURE=1 and A-scans
are displayed from each sound beam. Then
PA[1..16] Control Keys serve to move the
cursor for A-scan display from the specified
step (element).
This mode may be used for fast scanning
using big wide probe (like a paint-brush) for
testing thickness, laminations etc. would
be anything below the probe, the back-wall
echo position will be changed; if all is OK,
then all 16 rows are similar, with red backwall echo only.
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8.5 PA MODE Chan N..M RX ALL TX

In order to switch ON the Chan N..M RX
ALL TX mode, activate the PA (Phased
Array) mode first see 8.1, then depress
the left (yellow) control key next to the
PA MODE on the display. The PA MODE
has changed to Chan N..M RX ALL TX.
Number of RX channels (receiving) is
determined by the APERTURE value
see 8.4.
The group of RX channels may be moved within all 16 channels by yellow and grey
Control Keys next to the PA MODE on the display, e.g. for APERTURE 5
Chan 12..16 RX then Chan 11..15 RX etc.
All 16 elements are transmitting phased and
focused wave in this mode, but receiving is
limited to the number of elements, specified
by the APERTURE value.
Active RX (receiving) channels are indicated
by red numbers above the PA ANGLE on
the S-scan
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8.6 Weld Geometry Display In PA Mode

8.6.1
Weld Geometry Selection
When PA Mode is ON (see 8.1. Initializing

PA Mode), activate the S-scan display.
Then depress the left (yellow) button for
selection of weld geometry to be scanned.
The MODE WELD OFF changes to MODE
WELD GEOM; at the same time, the
S-scan changes to WELD .
There are some predefined examples of
weld geometry that can be chosen by the
WELD X of N buttons or can be designed
on the fly see below.
Adjust the PROBE WELD parameter
(distance from the Wedge Front to the weld
axis) for correct displaying of weld position
relative to the PA probe.
It may be needed to correct the THICKNESS value as well, for displaying the correct
weld geometry. This parameter is the same as can be seen in the SETTING menu.
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8.6.2
Weld Geometry Design
If there is no desired weld geometry, it can

be designed on the fly by parameters
setting. In order to do so, depress the grey
(left) WELD X of N button until the WELD
Designed by params screen appears.
The meanings of all parameters is shown in
the picture.
Groove Angle range
0 120
Groove Bevel range
-60 +60
Weld Gap
-20.0 +20.0 mm
Depth of Groove
0 100 %
When the Weld Gap parameter has
negative value, it switches to the Weld Gap
X and then is possible do design ax X weld
geometry, where the depth of weld corner is
defined by the Depth of Groove parameter.
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8.6.3
Weld Geometry Programming
Weld geometry can be easily pre-programmed for any weld configurations.

Weld configurations are stored in the text file in the dio1000\lang\weld\weld_def.txt
folder in separate sections in the following format (an example):
X1
Y1
[V 30, gap 0%]
0.577
0
-0.577
0
[V 45, gap 0%]
1
0
-1
0
X2
Y2
0
0
1
1
1 segment
nd
2 segment
0
0
1
1
1 segment
nd
2 segment
0.5
1
0.5
1
1 segment
nd
2 segment
rd
3 segment
th
4 segment
0.9
1
0.9
1
1 segment
nd
2 segment
rd
3 segment
th
4 segment
[X 4550/50%, gap 0%]

0.5
0
0
0
0.5
0.5
-0.5
0
0
0
0.5
-0.5
[V 15 90%, gap 10%]
0.291
0
0.05
0.05
0.9
0.05
-0.291
0
-0.05
-0.05
0.9
-0.05
. . .
st
WELD 1 of 4
st
WELD 2 of 4
st
WELD 3 of 4
st
WELD 4 of 4
All weld configurations shall be contained in sections, abbreviated with names in

square brackets [Weld configuration name].
Number of weld configurations is virtually unlimited.
Each weld configuration consists of straight line segments (up to 50):
- each segment shall be set as co-ordinates related to the weld thickness and
weld axis X1 Y1 X2 Y2, X1 Y1 X2 Y2 ;
- all values shall be separated by spaces or tabs or semicolons (;);
- each segment shall be definer in one line X1 Y1 X2 Y2;
- co-ordinates are as follows:
- X=0 is in the middle of the screen, negative values are to the left, positive
values are to the right from the middle;
- Y=0 is on the top, Y=1 is on the bottom on the 1*Tmaterial line.
All co-ordinates are related to the weld thickness T (T = 1) and shall be expressed
as numbers with decimal point.
Lines with a space at the beginning are ignored.
Notes shall be separated by #.
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Weld configuration diagram can be chosen from the file by depressing the WELD
X of N [Name] (see 8.6.1), where X is sequential number, N is total number of
weld configurations within the file, and [Name] is the name of the weld
configuration diagram within the file.
Index of chosen weld configuration diagram is saved to setup, so it will be loaded
with appropriate setup, unless the definition file had been changed.
Since definition file is a text file and is saved in the dio1000\help folder, it can be
easily transferred between the USB device and instrument; also it can be
displayed during viewing the help.
Example 1
Butt V-weld, thickness T = 20 mm
Groove Angle = 60
Groove Bevel = 30
Weld Gap = 2 mm (10 % of T, i.e. 5 % on both sides of the weld axis)
Depth of Groove = 100 %
X1; Y1
-0.627
X1; Y1
-0.05
-1
0.05
0.627
1
-X
30
+X
20 (T)
X2; Y2
X2; Y2
This weld geometry will be described by 2 segments:

1st segment X1 Y1 X2 Y2:
X1 = (Weld Gap)/2 + T*tg30 = 0.05 + 1*0.577 = 0.627;
Y1 = 0 [weld top];
X2 = T*(Weld Gap)/2 = 1*5% = 1*0.05 = 0.05;
Y2 = T*(Depth of Groove) = 1*100% = 1.
V2nd segment X1 Y1 X2 Y2:

X1 = -[Weld Gap]/2 - T*tg30 = -0.05 - 1*0.577 = -0.627;
Y1 = 0 (weld top);
X2 = -T*[Weld Gap]/2 = -1*5% = -1*0.05 = -0.05;
Y2 = T*[Depth of Groove] = 1*100% = 1.
The resulting section configuration will be as follows:

[Weld 1 Name]
0.577
0
0.05
1
-0.577 0
-0.05
1
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Example 2
Butt X-weld, thickness T = 60 mm
Groove Angle on the top = 30
Groove Angle on the bottom = 60
Groove Bevel = 15
Weld Gap = 3 mm (5 % of T, i.e. 2.5 % on both sides of the weld axis)
Depth of Groove = 50 mm, i.e. 83 %
X1; Y1
X1; Y1
-1
0.025
0.123
0.247
-X
15
50
X2; Y2
-0.123 -0.025 0
-0.247
+X
60 (T)
X2; Y2
0.83
1
X3; Y3
X3; Y3
30

X1 = (Weld Gap)/2 + T*(Depth of Groove)*tg15 = 0.025 + 1*0.83*0.268 = 0.247;
Y1 = 0 [weld top];
X2 = (Weld Gap)/2 = T*2,5% = 1*0.025 = 0.025;
Y2 = T*(Depth of Groove) = 1*83% = 0.83.
2nd segment X2 Y2 X3 Y3:

X2 = (Weld Gap)/2 = T*2,5% = 1*0.025 = 0.025;
Y2 = T*(Depth of Groove) = 1*83% = 0.83;
X3 = (Weld Gap)/2 + [T T*(Depth of Groove)]*tg30 = 0.025 + (1 0.83)*0.577 = 0.123;
Y3 = T = 1.
3rd segment X1 Y1 X2 Y2:

X1 = -(Weld Gap)/2 - T*(Depth of Groove)*tg15 = -0.025 - 1*0.83*0.268 = -0.247;
Y1 = 0 [weld top];
X2 = -(Weld Gap)/2 = -T*2,5% = -1*0.025 = -0.025;

X2 = -(Weld Gap)/2 = -T*2,5% = -1*0.025 = -0.025;
X3 = -(Weld Gap)/2 - [T T*(Depth of Groove)]*tg30 = -0.025 - (1 0.83)*0.577 = -0.123;
Y3 = T = 1.

[Weld 2 Name]
0.247
0
0.025
0,83
0.025
0,83
0.195
1
-0.247 0
-0.025 0.83
-0.025 0.83
-0.195 1
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Example 3
Fillet weld, thickness T = 15 mm
Groove Angle = 45
Groove Bevel = 45
Weld Gap = 1 mm (6.7 % of T)
Depth of Groove = 13 mm = 87 %
-1
45
15
-X
+X
0.87
X2; Y2
X3; Y3
-0.067
-0.937
X1; Y1
X1; Y1
X2; Y2
Y

X1 = -(Weld Gap) (Depth of Groove)*tg45 = -0.067 0.87*1 = -0.937;
Y1 = 0 [weld top];
X2 = -(Weld Gap) = -0.067;

X2 = -(Weld Gap) = -0.067;
X3 = -(Weld Gap) = -0.067;
Y3 = T = 1 [weld bottom].
3rd segment X1 Y1 X2 Y2:

X1 = 0;
Y1 = 0 (weld top);
X2 = 0;
Y2 = T = 1 [weld bottom].

[Weld 3 Name]
-0.937 0
-0.067 0.87
-0.067 0.87
-0.067 1
0
0
0
1
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Management of Configuration Files (Setups)
9. Management of Configuration Files (Setups)

All configuration files (setups) are stored in 9 groups, 6 setups in each (see 3.6.1).
Depress the ? key for access to the special mode (see 3.10) and then
depress SETUPS key for access to MANAGEMENT OF CONFIGURATION FILES
(SETUPS) table.
The actual group number is highlighted on the display in the bottom left corner,
e.g. GROUP 0 .
The actual group number may be selected using Control keys (yellow and grey) next
to the green GROUP .
Saved setups are highlighted (with yellow background) and may have names and/or
descriptions (if had been saved with names and/or descriptions).
Possible actions are as follows:
- QUIT key return to the basic mode;
- DEFAULT force default setup:
the FORCE DEFAULT SETUP ? menu will be displayed with options:
- YES force default setup,
- CANCEL return to the main MANAGEMENT OF CONFIGURATION FILES
(SETUPS) table;
- DEL ALL delete the actual setup or all setups in 10 groups:
the DELETE SETUPS ? menu will be displayed with options:
- ALL GRP delete all setups from all groups,
- GROUP X delete all setups from the actual group,
- CANCEL return to the main MANAGEMENT OF CONFIGURATION FILES
(SETUPS) table;
- STP->USB send setups to the USB port (USB flash memory stick shall be
connected before depressing this key);
- STP<-USB download setups from the USB port (USB flash memory stick shall
be connected before depressing this key).
NOTE:
In order to return to the basic mode, the Esc key may be used instead of
the QUIT key.
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USB Functions
10. USB Functions

NOTES: Any USB function may be cancelled during searching for the disc by
depressing the Esc key.
If there is no dio1000 folder on the USB device (flash memory), then all
appropriate folders will be created automatically.
For proper function of USB device (flash memory), it shall be properly
disconnected from the PC (using appropriate system function), otherwise it
may be recognized by the instrument as Read Only.
10.1 Save Setups To USB Memory Stick

- connect the USB memory stick to the USB port of the instrument;
- depress the ? key switch to special help mode;
- depress SETUPS key;
- depress STP->USB key send setups to the USB port, which will be saved in
dio1000\setups\ folder.
10.2 Load Setups From USB Memory Stick

Setup files shall be saved from the computer to the USB memory stick in
dio1000\setups\ folder in advance.
- depress SETUPS key;
- depress STP<-USB key setups from the USB memory stick will be loaded to the
instrument.
10.3 Save Pictures (Screenshots) And Data To USB Memory Stick

In order to upload pictures, which had been saved in the instrument (see 3.6.2), to
the USB memory stick,
- activate picture listing mode (see 3.7.2) by depressing the Display Freeze key;
- select the desired memory group (PIC_01 to PIC_09) by depressing the
appropriate Execution Key (yellow) memory group number changes by 1 after
each depressing;
- depress the
key the last picture from the list within actual group (in
alphabetical order) will be displayed on the screen;
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- depress the PXX->USB key Dio1000->USB ? message will be displayed at the

display bottom. Depress the appropriate yellow Execution Key:
CANCEL to cancel operation,
P0x_*.* to save all pictures from the group P0x or
P01..09 to save all pictures from all groups;
NOTE:
Pictures from the chosen picture group will be saved to USB memory stick
in dio1000/pictures/XX-XXX folder (XX-XXX is the instrument serial No.)
including all appropriate setups and data files.
The complete display content (frozen picture) is saved in .png format to
the chosen picture group.
All setup parameters for each picture are saved in *.stp file, with A-scan in
digital form (*.dat file 1024 max. values for FW waveform and 2048
max.-min. pairs for RF waveform for research purposes or for import to
Excel).
Depending on the EXPORT setting ( csv , csv+html_1 , csv+html_2 ) in
? menu (see 3.10), setup parameters for each picture are saved also in
*.csv file (all parameters with values only) and *.htm file (all parameters with
values, including the screenshot two different formats).
If BSCAN had been activated, then last measured data are saved as well in
*.txt file.
10.4 Load Records From USB Memory Stick

Records (pictures) files shall be saved from the computer to the USB memory stick in
dio1000\pictures\ folder in advance.
- depress USB->Pxx key records from the USB memory stick will be loaded to the
instrument.
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USB Functions
10.5 Firmware Update

STARMANS electronics constantly improves the firmware to satisfy demands of users
and requirements of new standards and/or specifications for ultrasonic inspection.
Updated firmware is distributed via e-mail or using other data carrier.
Complete folder (directory) dio1000 for upgrade, which is distributed via e-mail, is
packed in one ZIP file.
In order to download new firmware, it shall be saved from the computer (PC or
laptop) to the USB flash memory stick extracted to the root of the USB flash
memory stick, strictly retaining the original structure:
..\dio1000
[main files: dio; diomap; fpga; fpga.bin; fpgaomap; fpgapa*)]
\data
[data files] if any not necessary for firmware update
\lang
\help
[help file(s) in .png or .jpg picture format]
[interface language files language_str.txt]
\pictures not necessary for firmware update
[printscreen files .png, associated data and settings files .dat,.stp, .csv, .htm]
\setups not necessary for firmware update
[setup files .txt]
*)
for DIO1000-PA only
1. Connect the Dio1000 to the power supply and switch ON.

2. DO NOT SWITCH OFF NOR DISCONNECT THE USB DEVICE DURING ANY
USB OPERATION !
3. Connect the USB memory stick to the USB port of the instrument (using the
special connecting cable and USB memory stick delivered with the instrument);
4. Depress the
key switch to special help mode;
5. Depress the
key activate the USB SERVICE mode:
- the instrument will check, if any USB device is connected the USB
SERVICE mode may be interrupted during this operation;
- then system looks for firmware in the Dio1000 folder; and if any fpga.bin
and/or fpgapa.bin file had been found, a warning will be displayed:
- ! WARNING: dio1000 firmware update files found on USB dick !
- Do you want really uprate firmware ?? UPDTE CANCEL
6. downloading process takes several minutes, DO NOT REMOVE the USB
memory until the message indicating the successful download appears in the
bottom row.
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IMPORTANT NOTES:
After firmware had been updated, it is advisable to rename the dio1000
folder on the USB memory stick to dio1000.yyyy.mm.dd. This assures,
that it will remain as a backup and will not be changed during next
connection to the instrument later.
Every time during the firmware update (even with new empty USB
memory stick with no firmware), all saved records (pictures with
settings etc.) will be saved to the USB memory stick in the
/dio1000/pictures folder (if there is enough space on the USB
memory stick) and at the same time all records will be erased in the
instrument.
The USB SDERVICE function may be used also to move All picture records
to the USB device at once. In this case, it is advisable to use empty USB
device with NO Dio1000 folder it will be created automatically. Otherwise,
the firmware will be always re-updated at each start of USB SERVICE.
Records from the USB memory stick may be downloaded back to the
instrument follow the procedure described in 10.4. Load Records From
USB Memory Stick.
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10.6 Management of User Help

The user may prepare his own specific help files using texts, pictures converted to
the .png or .jpg format and/or movies in the .avi or .vob format.
There are some restrictions, which must be observed:
- help pictures files shall be in .png or .jpg picture format with any resolution
small pictures will be centered and displayed 1:1 (non-scaled), big pictures will
be scaled (keeping aspect ratio) to fit the screen;
- text files (.txt) shall be prepared using UTF8 encoding for national character set.
The menu for
keys (Execution Keys) is as follows:
<< go to previous help page (file);
PLAY play movie file (if available):

-
<< rewind backward, with autorepeat function,
>> rewind forward, , with autorepeat function,
PAUSE pause,
QUIT go back to the Help Menu;
SHOTS save all photos taken using the USB camera;
DEP HLP delete actual or all help pages;
- # / # go to the beginning or end of the list;

-
FILE_NAME / RESOLUTION actual help page file name and resolution;
- yellow keys under the file name open the menu for actual file or folder backup
to the USB disc to the /dio1000/files folder;
-
HLP<-USB load help file from the USB memory stick;
>> go to next help page (file).
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Index
11. Index
A.CALIB ......................................................... 66
Acoustic alarm ............................................... 59
Analog output ................................................ 59
Functions of ............................................... 64
Thickness measurement ........................... 64
ANGLE........................................................... 48
APERTURE ................................................... 86
API 5UE ......................................................... 53
API 5UE Mode ............................................... 77
Applications ................................................... 65
Automatic calibration of probe delay and
sound velocity ....................................... 66
Automatic thickness measurement ........... 65
DAC Function ............................................ 69
DGS Function ............................................ 74
ATT ................................................................ 30
ATT COMP .................................................... 53
ATT OBJ ........................................................ 75
ATT REF ........................................................ 74
Attenuation compensation ............................. 53
AUTOCALIB .................................................. 66
AUTOFREEZE .............................................. 62
AUTOGAIN .................................................... 22
Automatic calibration
A.CALIB ..................................................... 66
Automatic thickness measurement ............... 65
AUX LINE OFFSET ....................................... 34
AVERAGING ................................................. 29
Averaging function ......................................... 29
AWS Mode..................................................... 76
AWS MODE ................................................... 53
BANDWIDTH ................................................. 29
Basic Menu .................................................... 24
BSCAN
Data records .............................................. 45
Menu ......................................................... 38
Modes ........................................................ 40
BSCAN MAX ................................................. 39
BSCAN MIN ................................................... 39
BSCAN MODE .............................................. 50
BURST........................................................... 31
BW ........................................................... 52, 74
BW-K1 ..................................................... 52, 74
Calibration
Automatic calibration of probe delay ......... 66
Automatic calibration of sound velocity ..... 66
Calibration intervals ..................................... 3
CAMERA ....................................................... 22
Configuration files
Management of configuration files ............ 94
Connectors .................................................... 12
Connectors and Communication Ports .......... 14
CURVED SURF. ...................................... 47, 78
Curved Surface Metric .................................. 78

CURVES ....................................................... 52
CURVES Sub-Menu ..................................... 52
DAC ......................................................... 32, 69
Interpolation Modes ............................ 53, 69
LINEAR .......................................... 53, 69
LOG/LINEAR .................................. 53, 69
LOG/LOG ....................................... 53, 69
JIS-DAC .................................................... 72
JIS-DAC6 .................................................. 34
Menu ......................................................... 32
Modes ................................................. 53, 69
FIXED ............................................. 53, 69
NORMAL ........................................ 53, 69
Setting of auxiliary curves ......................... 71
Setting of the reference curve .................. 70
DAC Function ................................................ 69
DAC INTERP. ......................................... 53, 69
DAC MODE ............................................. 53, 69
DAC TYPE .................................................... 34
DAC+TCG ............................................... 32, 73
DAMP ............................................................ 30
Data Export ................................................... 96
DATE............................................................. 22
Date and time setting .................................... 22
Default Settings ............................................. 11
Default Setup ................................................ 94
DELAY
DISPLAY DELAY ...................................... 27
PROBE DELAY ........................................ 27
DELAY LEN .................................................. 55
DELAY VEL................................................... 55
DETECTOR
NEG HW ................................................... 29
POS HW ................................................... 29
DETECTOR .................................................. 29
FULL W ..................................................... 29
DGS .............................................................. 52
DGS Function................................................ 74
Diam eff ......................................................... 54
DIAMETER.................................................... 47
Display .......................................................... 14
Brightness ................................................. 17
Freeze ....................................................... 16
DISPLAY DELAY .......................................... 27
DISPLAY Sub-Menu ..................................... 49
Distance Gain Size ....................................... 74
Distance-Amplitude Correction ..................... 69
DSR ......................................................... 52, 74
EMAT Probes ................................................ 79
ENV ............................................................... 51
Envelope ....................................................... 25
ENVELOPE ................................................... 51
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Equivalent Reflector Size .............................. 52
ERS ............................................................... 52
ERS DISP ...................................................... 52
Execution Keys .............................................. 16
EXPORT ........................................................ 22
Export Data .................................................... 96
FILL................................................................ 50
FILTER .......................................................... 28
Firmware Update ........................................... 97
FROZEN .................................................. 16, 19
FROZEN PEAKS ........................................... 16
FW ................................................................. 25
GAIN .............................................................. 27
Step value ................................................. 27
Gates
Functions of gates
GATE 1 ................................................. 56
GATE 2 ................................................. 60
GATE 3 ................................................. 62
GATE 4 ................................................. 63
Menu ......................................................... 35
Specifications ............................................ 13
GRID .............................................................. 50
Help ............................................................... 22
Management of user Help ......................... 99
User defined help pictures ........................ 22
HELP_PIC ..................................................... 22
HW_SET Menu .............................................. 29
Incremental sensor
Divider rate (Scale).................................... 51
Resolution ................................................. 51
Incremental sensor resolution ....................... 51
IRC................................................................. 51
IRC RATE ...................................................... 51
IRC RES ........................................................ 51
JIS-DAC ......................................................... 72
Keyboard Description .................................... 15
LANGUAGE ................................................... 49
Lanuage setting ............................................. 11
LENGTH eff ................................................... 54
Limited Warranty ............................................. 3
LINEAR .................................................... 53, 69
Linear scan .................................................... 86
Load
Picture ....................................................... 20
Setup ......................................................... 20
Lock ............................................................... 23
LOG/LINEAR ........................................... 53, 69
LOG/LOG................................................. 53, 69
L-scan ............................................................ 86
Management of configuration files ................ 94
Menu
Basic .......................................................... 24
BSCAN ...................................................... 38
DAC ........................................................... 32
Index
Description ................................................ 24
GATES ...................................................... 35
HW_SET ................................................... 29
SETTING .................................................. 46
A.CALIB ................................................ 66
CURVES .............................................. 52
DISPLAY .............................................. 49
PROBE ................................................. 54
MULTI connector .......................................... 51
MULTI MODE................................................ 22
Near Field...................................................... 54
OBJ TYPE ..................................................... 75
Operating Environment ................................. 11
P.FREQ ......................................................... 31
P.WIDTH ....................................................... 29
PA ACG ......................................................... 81
PA ANGLE .................................................... 84
PA FOCUS .................................................... 83
PA Mode
APERTURE .............................................. 86
Chan ALL .................................................. 81
Chan ALL .................................................. 83
Chan N..M RX ALL TX.............................. 87
Chan SEL TX & RX .................................. 86
Initializing .................................................. 81
L-scan ....................................................... 86
Setting ....................................................... 22
S-scan ................................................. 83, 85
W-scan ...................................................... 85
Zoom ......................................................... 85
PA START..................................................... 84
PA STEPS..................................................... 83
PA STOP....................................................... 84
PA WEDGE ................................................... 82
PEAKS .......................................................... 16
Phased Array (PA) Mode .............................. 81
Phased Array Mode ...................................... 22
Initializing .................................................. 81
Power Requirements .................................... 11
Power saving mode ...................................... 17
PREFIX ......................................................... 19
PRF ............................................................... 30
PROBE BEAM .............................................. 51
PROBE DELAY ....................................... 27, 54
PROBE Sub-Menu ........................................ 54
Pulse Main Frequency .................................. 31
Pulse Repetition Frequency .......................... 30
Pulser Modes
BURST ...................................................... 31
SPIKE ....................................................... 31
Quick Save Picture (Screenshot) .................. 21
Radio Frequency display mode .................... 25
RANGE ......................................................... 28
REF SIZE ...................................................... 52
REF TYPE............................................... 52, 74
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Reflector size ................................................. 52
Reflector type ................................................ 52
Reject............................................................. 13
RF .................................................................. 25
Save
Picture ....................................................... 19
Inverted grey scale................................ 19
Quick Save Picture (Screenshot) .............. 21
Setup ......................................................... 18
SDH ......................................................... 52, 74
Sector scan .............................................. 83, 85
SETTING
Menu ......................................................... 46
SETUPS ........................................................ 22
Specifications
Gates ......................................................... 13
Material Velocity ........................................ 13
Pulser ........................................................ 13
Excitation .............................................. 13
Modes ................................................... 13
Pulse amplitude .................................... 13
Pulse Repetition Rate ........................... 13
Pulse width ............................................ 13
Receiver .................................................... 13
Bandwidth ............................................. 13
Damping ................................................ 13
Display .................................................. 13
Frequency filters ................................... 13
Gain control
Range ............................................... 13
Steps................................................. 13
Reject .................................................... 13
Time Base
Display Delay Range ............................ 13
Probe Delay Range............................... 13
Test Range ........................................... 13
Time Base ................................................. 13
SPIKE ............................................................ 31
SPOT WELD mode ....................................... 22
S-scan............................................................ 83
STEP G.......................................................... 27
Synchronization ..................................... 22, 80
With Another Instrument .................. 22, 80
TCG ................................................... 32, 52, 73
TCG Modes ................................................... 73
THICKNESS ............................................ 39, 48
Automatic thickness measuring ................ 42
Thickness Measuring ................................ 41
Thickness measurement
Analog output ............................................ 64
Automatic thickness measurement ........... 65
Index
Time Base
Display Delay ............................................ 27
Probe Delay .............................................. 27
Range setting ............................................ 28
Time Corrected Gain ..................................... 73
Time Of Flight Diffraction Mode
Initializing .................................................. 43
TOFD }BW .................................................... 43
TOFD Mode
Initializing .................................................. 43
TR MODE...................................................... 26
BASIC ....................................................... 26
DUAL ........................................................ 26
DUAL+ExtAmp ......................................... 26
EMAT ........................................................ 26
ENHANCED .............................................. 26
SINGLE ..................................................... 26
TR.CORR ................................................ 34, 75
Transmitter/Receiver Mode ........................... 26
BASIC ....................................................... 26
DUAL ........................................................ 26
DUAL+ExtAmp ......................................... 26
EMAT ........................................................ 26
ENHANCED .............................................. 26
SINGLE ..................................................... 26
TRIGGER LINE ............................................. 34
UNITS ........................................................... 49
USB Functions .............................................. 95
Firmware Update ...................................... 97
Load Records From USB ......................... 96
Load Setups From USB ............................ 95
Save Pictures (Screenshots) To USB ...... 95
Save Setups To USB ................................ 95
VELOCITY .................................................... 28
VOLTAGE ..................................................... 28
Waveform display mode ............................... 25
WEDGE FRONT ........................................... 82
Weld Geometry ............................................. 88
Design ....................................................... 89
Display ...................................................... 88
Programming ............................................ 90
Wide scan ..................................................... 85
WIDTH eff ..................................................... 54
W-scan .......................................................... 85
XTAL FREQ .................................................. 54
XTAL SHAPE ................................................ 54
X-VALUE ....................................................... 48
Z-OFFSET (ZERO OFFSET) ........................ 82
Zoom ............................................................. 21
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General Description ................................................................................................10

Operating Environment ...........................................................................................11

Power Requirements ..............................................................................................11

Language Setting ...................................................................................................11

Default Settings ......................................................................................................11

Top Panel Connectors ............................................................................................12

Connectors and Communication Ports....................................................................14

3. Keyboard Description ...................................................................................... 15

Power Button ..................................................................................................15

Escape Key ....................................................................................................16

Execution Keys ...............................................................................................16

Display Freeze ...............................................................................................16

Display Brightness ..........................................................................................17

Save Setup / Picture (Diskette Key) ................................................................18

Save Setup ..................................................................................................................... 18

Load Setup / Picture .......................................................................................20

Load Setup ..................................................................................................................... 20

Quick Save Picture(Screenshot) .....................................................................21

Help / Special Mode Menu..............................................................................22

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4. Menu Description ............................................................................................. 24

Basic Menu .............................................................................................................24

HW_SET Menu .......................................................................................................29

DAC Menu ..............................................................................................................32

GATE >--< ...................................................................................................................... 25

GATE >--< ...................................................................................................................... 33

GATES Menu .........................................................................................................35

GATE >--< ...................................................................................................................... 35

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BSCAN Menu .........................................................................................................38

GATE >--< .............................................................................................................................. 38

BSCAN Modes ............................................................................................................... 40

4.5.3.1 Using GATE 1 only (GATE 2 OFF): ........................................................................................ 41

R-G-B Palette ................................................................................................................. 42

4.5.5.1 Initializing TOFD Mode ........................................................................................................... 43

SETTING Menu ......................................................................................................46

GATE >--< ...................................................................................................................... 47

DISPLAY Sub-Menu (SETTING) ............................................................................49

BSCAN data records ...................................................................................................... 45

CURVES Sub-Menu (SETTING).............................................................................52

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