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PUNDIT 6 OPERATING MANUAL
Table of Contents
1 SPECIFICATION OF PUNDIT 6 3
1.3 Description 3
2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7
3.1 Transducers 10
3.4 Couplant 10
1.3 Description
The PUNDIT 6 gives a direct reading of the time of transmission of an ultrasonic
pulse passing from a transmitting to a receiving transducer. Two time ranges are
incorporated covering from 0.1As to 999.9As in units of 0.1As and 1As to 9999As in
units of 1As. The third decimal point in the display indicates when a range has been
exceeded.
If the transmitted pulse is not received, or when the transducers are removed from
the test piece, the display will automatically blank and, if switched to the 0.1As range,
only the decimal point will be displayed.
A nominal 0.5 to 10As variable delay control enables the instrument to be set to a
reference reading with different types of transducer and cables. This control is used
in conjunction with a standard reference bar supplied with the instrument and having
a nominal transmission time of 26As.
The receiving amplifier has a high input impedance enabling the instrument to be
used with piezoelectric and ferro-electric transducers over the frequency range 5kHz
to 1MHz.
For site use, an internal Nickel Cadmium battery will, when fully charged, supply
power for about 12 hours continuous use. When the battery voltage is low, the colon
on the display will flash once per second.
When the instrument is used on the ac mains, a built-in constant-current charger will
continuously trickle-charge the battery. A fully discharged battery should be charged
as soon as possible by connecting the instrument to the mains, selecting the
CHARGE position on the front panel rotary switch and leaving on charge for 16
hours.
A pulse, with a period equal to the transit time, is available from the BNC socket
marked Analogue on the rear panel. An oscilloscope may be coupled to the CRO
and Time Base Sync BNC sockets on the rear panel.
Output Options
RS232C The interface unit fits inside the instrument and is connected to the users
computer or printer by way of the 25way D type connector on the rear
panel.
Each transducer is fitted with a BNC connector to enable it to be detached from the
cable and to allow cables of different length to be used.
Short co-axial cables for connecting the transducers to the PUNDIT are supplied with
the instrument. Longer cables may be used when access to the areas to be tested is
difficult. Although long cables reduce the size of both the transmitted pulse and
received signal, the signals are generally sufficient for testing even when the cables
are 30 metres long.
Accuracy 0.1As.
CRO output
Received signal Available from BNC socket on rear
panel. True facsimile of received
signal for output up to 0.4V. For
outputs in excess of this value, the
receiving transducer may be plugged
directly into an oscilloscope with the
Time Base synchronised from the
instrument.
Time Base Sync. Pulse A 3.5V positive pulse with a rise time
of 2As is also available from a BNC
socket on the rear.
Parity None.
Data bits 8.
Stop bits 1.
T.B. SYNC BNC socket +3.5V sync pulse for oscilloscope time base.
External Trig. Input, or the Y2 input socket.
Red push button switch Start and Stop switch. Function is to start and
stop the transfer of readings between the
computer or printer.
2) Disconnect the unit from the mains supply and unplug the mains cable from the
inlet on the rear panel;
3) Turn the unit so that the rear panel faces you and is the right way up;
4) Take a small flat-bladed screwdriver and place it into the small slot on the left-
hand side of the mains inlet module. Lever the flap open.
5) Locate the drum with the voltages marked on it and remove it carefully. Rotate
the drum so that the required mains voltage is uppermost.
6) Push the drum back into place, snap shut the flap and check that the required
voltage is indicated through the window in the flap.
Reconnect the mains cable and the instrument is ready for use.
5) Locate the fuse carrier (it has an arrow painted on it) and remove it using the
screwdriver.
6) Take the existing fuse out and replace with one of the same type and rating
(T250mA type);
7) Return the fuse carrier into place, making sure that the arrow points in the
direction shown on the flap. Snap shut the flap.
Reconnect the mains cable and the instrument is ready for use.
3.1 Transducers
The transducer crystals can retain a high voltage charge for a considerable time. A
charge can also build up in the crystals over a period of time due to them being
subjected to vibrations during transport. Care should be exercised when handling
the BNC Connector whilst connecting to the instrument so as to avoid a shock from a
charged transducer.
On receiving a pulse, the transducers and reference bar have a comparatively long
ring-down time which can exceed the 10ms pulse interval when the instrument PRF
is switched to 100pps. For this reason the PRF must be switched to the 10pps when
setting the reference.
3.4 Couplant
It is essential in all ultrasonic pulse tests to use some form of couplant between the
faces of the transducers and the material under test. Failure to do so will result in a
loss of signal due to inadequate acoustic coupling.
The ultrasound couplant provided in the kit provides good coupling when used on
concrete or other materials having smooth surfaces. Silicone grease, medium
bearing grease or liquid soap may also be used to good effect. For rougher surfaces,
a thick grease or petroleum jelly is recommended.
(b) is the next preferred method and (c) should be used only when it is impossible to
get to two faces of the material being tested. The received pulse amplitude, for the
same path length, is only about 1% of that received when using method (a).
The pulse velocity is given by: v = L/T (where T is the transit time)
It is advisable, when using very long leads, to prevent the two leads from coming into
close contact with each other when transit time measurement are being made. If this
is not done, it is possible for the receiver lead to pick up unwanted signals from the
transmitter lead which will result in an incorrect display of transit time. If this
happens, the readings on the display will be unstable.
This effect may cause errors when testing short path length specimens having low
internal damping.
Also on the website are the answers to some frequently asked questions and an
introduction to the whole subject of concrete testing with the PUNDIT.