Basic Steps for Setting up Phased Array Scan on OmniScan 2.

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By: Nick Bublitz

Group Wizard

The best place to start is the Group Wizard as it will set many parameters from other menus in one easy step by step process. The Group Wizard encompasses the parameters contained in the Probe/Part menu.
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Choose to Modify or Add a Group

Choose modify to set up first scan or change an existing group, add to add another scan using MultiGroup if you have this option. With MultiGroup you can set up to 8 simultaneous scans as well as multi-probe applications.

Define Your Part

Choose plate if flat. Select material for an approximate velocity determination. Enter part thickness. By entering a true part thickness you enable the Omniscan to calculate true depth/thickness readings off of leg skips and multiples.

Select Group Type

PA for phased array, UT for conventional ultrasound connected through the phased array connector. To use the PA channels as conventional channels off of the PA connection you will require an adapter to break out the individual PA channels.

Choose Connection
Choose applicable pulser/reciever connections. If you have one probe connected via the PA connection, the OmniScan will disable this selection. With an extension cable or Y-adapter you can choose the connection. When using multiple probes on a 16:128 via the Y-adapter, probe 1 will be elements 1-64,(con. 1), probe 2 will be 65-128 (con.65).

Select Probe
OmniScan probes will Auto detect. If using a non-OmniScan connector probe-you must toggle off auto detect first and then select your probe. Select probe by case style, then by model number-(inscribed on probe case).

Select Wedge
Select your wedge from the list.
Select wedge by case style then model numberlabeled on wedge Custom Wedge files entered into the OmniScan will appear in the User field selection.

Define Offsets
Useful for taking readings from a reference position, ex: side of plate and weld centerline. Input offsets in applicable axis as needed. Skew change to reflect side from which inspection is done from. Proper offset input is critical for data correlation in encoded scans and volumetric readings. 9

End of Wizard
Press Continue to continue into the Law (Focal) Wizard The Focal Law Wizard will encompass the Focal Law menu parameters.

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Choose Your Scan Type

Sectorial Scan- multiple angle inspection ex: 35-70 degree shear wave with an angle beam wedge Linear Angle- 1 fixed angle being rastered through the probe- ex: 45 degree SW that begins in the back of the probe and rasters forward to the front. Mimics moving a 45 degree conventional probe forward and aft.

Linear at 0- For o degree encoded scans where you will overlap in the index axis

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Choose Wave Type

Shear Wave or Longitudinal Beam- the approximate values will be displayed based on your material selection in the last wizard.

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Select Probe Elements-Sectorial Scan

Must define Aperture Size (element quantity) -groups of elements that will fire together to form an individual beam. As well as where in the probe to start firing-element 1 is almost always in the back of the probe. In Sectorial scans we choose 1 group of elements that will be repeatedly pulsed to form our entire angular sweep.Ex:35-70 -the aperture will fire a beam at 35, then 36, there is no 13 movement along the probe

Select Probe Elements-Linear Scan

In addition to aperture (element Qty.) and a start element (first element), in Linear scans we must also define where to stop the electronic raster (Last Element). We must also define how to move through the probe between pulses (element step). With an Element Qty. of 16, first element of 1, last element 64, and Element step of 1 the Omniscan will: First pulse: fire elements 1-16 to form a beam at chosen angle Second Pulse: move 1 and fire 2-17 , Third pulse: move1 and fire 3-18 This will continue until we reach our stop (49-64) and repeat.
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Choose Your Angle(s)

Sectorial Scan- choose a start (min) and stop (max) angle for the scan. ex: 35 min 70 max will create a 35-70 Degree Sectorial scan. Linear Scan- choose 1 angle to be rastered through the probe. Ex: 45 degree linear Scan. Angle Step- 1 degree step for the above Sectorial will fire a beam at and display data from every 1 degree between 35 and 70 degrees.= (.1, .5, 1 degree options are common) 1 degree step is usually sufficient. Angular distance between beams fired. This will be disabled for Linear scan. Focus Depth- Choose a depth to focus at, limited to Near Field for true focus.
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Generate Focal Law

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Data- File/Save Mode Menu

Choose how you would like to record data. Inspection Data-full a-scan info for post processing etc, larger data filesrecommended Screen- Jpg. of screen for custom report Also indication table and report options but these can be generated from the Inspection Data during post analysis.
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Format Report- File/Format and File/Report Menus

Choose the items to be included in the report if one is generated.

For most detailed report turn on all fields and choose table for defect table and screen shots of each indication selected by the operator.. Can also add notes, headers, and user fields to meet your specific needs.

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Display-Display/Selection Menu
Choose the display you want to view while scanning. If using c-scan define the type. With a MultiGroup file define whether only the selected group (current) or all groups will be displayed.
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Display-Display/Overlay Menu
Turn on/off useful features like reference lines (overlay), analysis cursors, gates, sizing curves etc. Also change the UT unit- true depth, sound path, time, to fit your inspection.

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Choose an Inspection Range-UT Settings/General Menu Define the start and width of your range. Gain can also be adjusted from this menu.

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Pulser-UT Settings/ Pulser Menu

Configure Pulser settings. For most inspections set voltage to low at first. Can usually leave PRF and PW to optimum as the software will optimize based on scan setup parameters.

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Receiver-UT Setting/ Receiver Menu

Usually set receive filter to Auto for most inspections and the software will narrow the bandwidth to the probe connected. Choose rectifier. Choose averaging if needed. Video filter will clean up both A-scan and image displays. Video filter can not be used for RF selection.
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Preferences-Pref. Menu
Can adjust screen brightness (up to 75% on battery, 100% on AC), indoor/outdoor scheme, and choose English or metric units

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Readings Fields-Measurements/Reading Menu There are two lists to configure with real time readings that will also be included in the report and defect table. Predefined groups have been formed for many of the common inspections.

Toggle between lists

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Gate Settings-Gate/Alarm- Gate and Alarm Menu 3 gates- A,B, I available with a variety of ways to configure Including alarms and operators for and/or type situations. In the gate menu toggle parameters setting to switch between position or mode parameter adjustments.

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Scan Menu-For Encoded Scans

Encoder Menu-choose encoder, set polarity (direction of travel), type of encoder, resolution, start point of scan. Inspection Menu-Choose type of scan, clock or encoder, and view scan speed. Area menu- define length and width of scan in each axis and set resolution. Start Menu-Define what to do upon start acquisition input Data Menu- Define data parameters for storage

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Calibrations
Add Calibrations to your setup and you are ready to go! Velocity Wedge Delay Sensitivity DAC/TCG Code Dependant

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