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DIO 1000
Ultrasonic Flaw Detector

Operation Manual

Version 3.0 June 2011
SW Version: 2011.06.09
Version 3.0 June 2011 / SW Version: 2011.06.09 Dio 1000 Operation Manual
STARMANS electronics, Ltd. 2011 2/78

STARMANS electronics, Ltd. 2010
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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.

!

WARNING:
Power supply adapter SYS 1319-2005 shall be used for
LiIon battery charging only 3,6 V DC 16 Ah. Do not use
this power supply adapter during testing.

Contents
1. DIO 1000 Introduction ........................................................................................ 9
1.1 General Description ................................................................................................. 9
1.2 Unpacking ..............................................................................................................10
1.3 Operating Environment ...........................................................................................10
1.4 Power Requirements ..............................................................................................10
1.5 Top Panel Connectors ............................................................................................11
2. Specifications ................................................................................................... 12
3. Keyboard Description ...................................................................................... 14
3.1

Power Button ..................................................................................................14
3.2

Esc
Escape Key ....................................................................................................15
3.3

Execution Keys ...............................................................................................15
3.4

Display Freeze ...............................................................................................15
3.5

Display Brightness ..........................................................................................16
3.6

Save Setup / Picture (Diskette Key) ................................................................17
3.6.1 Save Setup ..................................................................................................................... 17
3.6.2 Save Picture (Screenshot) ............................................................................................. 18
3.7

Load Setup / Picture .......................................................................................19
3.7.1 Load Setup ..................................................................................................................... 19
3.7.2 Load Picture ................................................................................................................... 19
3.8

Settings (Display, Curves, Probe, Auto-Calibration)........................................20
3.9

Zoom ..............................................................................................................21
3.10

?
Help ................................................................................................................21
3.11

Lock ...............................................................................................................22
4. Menu Description ............................................................................................. 23
4.1 Basic Menu .............................................................................................................23
4.1.1 GATE >--< ...................................................................................................................... 24
4.1.2 GATE --< ........................................................................................................................ 24
4.1.3 GATE ^ ........................................................................................................................... 24
4.1.4 TR MODE Transmitter/Receiver Mode ....................................................................... 24
4.1.5 PROBE DELAY .............................................................................................................. 25
4.1.6 DISPLAY DELAY............................................................................................................ 25
4.1.7 GAIN ............................................................................................................................... 25
4.1.8 STEP G .......................................................................................................................... 25
4.1.9 FILTER ........................................................................................................................... 26
4.1.10 VOLTAGE ....................................................................................................................... 26
4.1.11 VELOCITY ...................................................................................................................... 26
4.1.12 RANGE ........................................................................................................................... 26
4.2 HW_SET Menu .......................................................................................................27
4.2.1 BANDWIDTH .................................................................................................................. 27
4.2.2 AVERAGING .................................................................................................................. 27
4.2.3 DETECTOR .................................................................................................................... 27
4.2.4 TR MODE ....................................................................................................................... 27
4.2.5 P.WIDTH ........................................................................................................................ 27
4.2.6 ATT ................................................................................................................................. 28
4.2.7 DAMP ............................................................................................................................. 28
4.2.8 PRF ................................................................................................................................ 28
4.2.9 SPIKE/BURST ................................................................................................................ 28
4.2.10 P.FREQ .......................................................................................................................... 28
4.3 DAC Menu ..............................................................................................................29
4.3.1 GATE >--< ...................................................................................................................... 30
4.3.2 GATE --< ........................................................................................................................ 30
4.3.3 GATE ^ ........................................................................................................................... 30
4.3.4 TR MODE [BW-K1 / BW / DSR / SDH (grey)] ................................................................ 30
4.3.5 PROBE DELAY .............................................................................................................. 30
4.3.6 GAIN ............................................................................................................................... 31
4.3.7 STEP G .......................................................................................................................... 31
4.3.8 DEL #xx ADD ................................................................................................................. 31
4.3.9 TR.CORR / TRIGGER LINE / AUX LINE # .................................................................... 31
4.3.10 DAC TYPE ...................................................................................................................... 31
4.4 GATES Menu .........................................................................................................32
4.4.1 GATE >--< ...................................................................................................................... 32
4.4.2 GATE --< ........................................................................................................................ 32
4.4.3 GATE ^ ........................................................................................................................... 32
4.4.4 GATE .............................................................................................................................. 32
4.4.5 GATE # ........................................................................................................................... 33
4.4.6 GAIN ............................................................................................................................... 34
4.4.7 STEP G .......................................................................................................................... 34
4.4.8 REJECT .......................................................................................................................... 34
4.4.9 THICKNESS ................................................................................................................... 34
4.4.10 VELOCITY ...................................................................................................................... 34
4.5 BSCAN Menu .........................................................................................................35
4.5.1.1 GATE >--< .............................................................................................................................. 35
4.5.1.2 GATE --< ................................................................................................................................ 35
4.5.1.3 GATE ^ ................................................................................................................................... 35
4.5.1.4 TR MODE ............................................................................................................................... 35
4.5.1.5 PROBE DELAY ...................................................................................................................... 35
4.5.1.6 GAIN ....................................................................................................................................... 36
4.5.1.7 BSCAN MAX .......................................................................................................................... 36
4.5.1.8 BSCAN MIN ............................................................................................................................ 36
4.5.1.9 THICKNESS ........................................................................................................................... 36
4.5.1.10 VELOCITY .............................................................................................................................. 36
4.5.2 BSCAN Modes ............................................................................................................... 36
4.5.3 THICKNESS Thickness Measuring ............................................................................. 37
4.5.3.1 Using GATE 1 only (GATE 2 OFF): ........................................................................................ 37
4.5.3.2 Automatic thickness measuring mode with GATE 2 set to THICKNESS AUTO 1P-1P: ......... 38
4.5.3.3 Thickness measuring mode with GATE 2 set to THICKNESS 1P-1P: .................................... 38
4.5.4 R-G-B Palette ................................................................................................................. 38
4.5.5 BSCAN data records ...................................................................................................... 39
4.6 SETTING Menu ......................................................................................................40
4.6.1 GATE >--< ...................................................................................................................... 41
4.6.2 GATE --< ........................................................................................................................ 41
4.6.3 CURVED SURF.............................................................................................................. 41
4.6.4 DIAMETER ..................................................................................................................... 41
4.6.5 PROBE DELAY .............................................................................................................. 41
4.6.6 GAIN ............................................................................................................................... 42
4.6.7 ANGLE ........................................................................................................................... 42
4.6.8 X-VALUE ........................................................................................................................ 42
4.6.9 THICKNESS ................................................................................................................... 42
4.6.10 VELOCITY ...................................................................................................................... 42
4.7 DISPLAY Sub-Menu (SETTING) ............................................................................43
4.7.1 LANGUAGE .................................................................................................................... 43
4.7.2 UNITS ............................................................................................................................. 43
4.7.3 FILL ................................................................................................................................ 43
4.7.4 GRID ............................................................................................................................... 43
4.7.5 BSCAN MODE ............................................................................................................... 43
4.7.6 IRC ................................................................................................................................. 44
4.7.7 IRC RES ......................................................................................................................... 44
4.7.8 IRC RATE ....................................................................................................................... 44
4.7.9 PROBE BEAM ................................................................................................................ 44
4.7.10 ENVELOPE .................................................................................................................... 44
4.8 CURVES Sub-Menu (SETTING) .............................................................................45
4.8.1 DGS ................................................................................................................................ 45
4.8.2 TCG ................................................................................................................................ 45
4.8.3 REF TYPE ...................................................................................................................... 45
4.8.4 REF SIZE ....................................................................................................................... 45
4.8.5 ERS DISP ....................................................................................................................... 45
4.8.6 ATT COMP ..................................................................................................................... 46
4.8.7 DAC INTERP. ................................................................................................................. 46
4.8.8 DAC MODE .................................................................................................................... 46
4.8.9 AWS MODE .................................................................................................................... 46
4.8.10 API 5UE .......................................................................................................................... 46
4.9 PROBE Sub-Menu (SETTING) ...............................................................................47
4.9.1 XTAL FREQ .................................................................................................................... 47
4.9.2 XTAL SHAPE ................................................................................................................. 47
4.9.3 Diam eff / WIDTH eff ...................................................................................................... 47
4.9.4 LENGTH eff/ Near Field ................................................................................................. 47
4.9.5 PROBE DELAY .............................................................................................................. 47
4.9.6 GAIN ............................................................................................................................... 48
4.9.7 ANGLE ........................................................................................................................... 48
4.9.8 X-VALUE ........................................................................................................................ 48
4.9.9 DELAY LEN .................................................................................................................... 48
4.9.10 DELAY VEL .................................................................................................................... 48
5. Functions of Gates ........................................................................................... 49
5.1 GATE 1 ...................................................................................................................49
5.1.1 Available Modes of GATE 1 ........................................................................................... 49
5.1.2 Standard Functions of GATE 1 ...................................................................................... 49
5.1.3 Functions of GATE 1 with Angle Probes ........................................................................ 50
5.1.4 Functions of GATE 1 with DAC Curve ........................................................................... 51
5.1.5 Other Functions of GATE 1 ............................................................................................ 52
5.2 GATE 2 ...................................................................................................................53
5.2.2 THICKNESS AUTO 1P-1P .......................................................................................... 53
5.2.3 THICKNESS 1P-1P ........................................................................................................ 54
5.2.4 THICKNESS F-F ............................................................................................................ 54
5.2.5 THICKNESS P-P ............................................................................................................ 54
5.3 GATE 3 ...................................................................................................................55
5.3.2 Function of GATE 3 ........................................................................................................ 55
5.4 GATE 4 ...................................................................................................................56
5.4.2 Function of GATE 4 ........................................................................................................ 56
6. Functions of Analog Output ............................................................................ 57
6.1 Analog Output of Thickness Measurement .............................................................57
7. Applications ...................................................................................................... 58
7.1 Automatic Thickness Measurement ........................................................................58
7.2 Automatic Calibration of Probe Delay and Sound Velocity ......................................59
7.3 Distance-Amplitude Correction Function (DAC) ......................................................62
7.3.1 General ........................................................................................................................... 62
7.3.2 DAC Interpolation Modes (DAC INTERP.) ..................................................................... 62
7.3.3 DAC Modes (DAC MODE) ............................................................................................. 62
7.3.4 Setting of The Reference (Basic) DAC Curve (DAC TYPE 1) ....................................... 63
7.3.5 Setting of Auxiliary DAC Curves (DAC TYPE 2 to DAC TYPE 5) .................................. 64
7.3.6 JIS-DAC .......................................................................................................................... 65
7.3.7 TCG Modes (Time Corrected Gain) ............................................................................... 66
7.4 DGS Function (Distance Gain Size) ........................................................................67
7.5 AWS Mode Evaluation of d value acc. to AWS Code.........................................69
7.6 API 5UE Mode Evaluation of Indications acc. to API 5UE ....................................70
7.7 Curved Surface Metric ............................................................................................71
7.8 Some Basic Settings for Use of EMAT Probes .......................................................72
8. Management of Configuration Files (Setups) ................................................ 73
9. USB Functions ................................................................................................. 74
9.1 Save Setups To USB Memory Stick .......................................................................74
9.2 Load Setups From USB Memory Stick ....................................................................74
9.3 Save Pictures (Screenshots) To USB Memory Stick ...............................................74
9.4 Firmware Update ....................................................................................................75
9.5 Management of User Help ......................................................................................76
10. Index .................................................................................................................. 77

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 and five special connectors for synchronization, alarm and analog
outputs, network connection (ETHERNET), 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.
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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, an 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 LiIon battery or from AC line power in the range of
100-240 Volts at a line frequency of 50 to 60 Hz.

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1.5 Top Panel Connectors
Seven external connectors are provided on the DIO 1000 top panel (refer to
Figure 2).

SIngle element probe
Djual element probe
Pulser (OUT) Receiver (IN)

Figure 2. DIO 1000 Top Panel
Two standard LEMO connectors are used for probes connection.
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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, Halfwave+, Halfwave-, Fullwave
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
c
L
= 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 c
L
= 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 90in 0.1increments
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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Connectors and Communication Ports
Transmitter (Pulser)
Receiver
Analog OUT
ETHERNET
MULTI
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
Version 3.0 June 2011 / SW Version: 2011.06.09 Keyboard Description
3. Keyboard Description

Display
Control Keys for Values Changing
Power
ON/OFF
Display Freeze
ON/OFF
Display
Brightness
Immediate
Execution
Keys
Escape Key
Save
Setup / Picture
Load
Setup / Picture
Angle Probe
Menu
Zoom
Help
Lock
Status and
Calculation Window

3.1

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.
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 or CANCEL ).
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: Hereinafter, should be any execution key depressed, it will be
referenced as menu item just above the required execution key.

3.4

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.
3.5

Display Brightness
The intensity of display illumination may be adjusted as follows:
short depressing

key brightness UP;
long depressing

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

key. This
deactivates the power saving mode until the instrument switched OFF.

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.

3.6

Save Setup / Picture (Diskette Key)
3.6.1 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
8. 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.
NOTE: The actual setup number (setup position) is displayed above the
SET_XXx, if t had been saved previously.
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 gray 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;
- 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.
the complete display content (frozen picture) will be saved in .png format to the
chosen picture group.
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 time stamp (YYMMDDhhmmss), or may
be renamed.
Last condition INV B/W / INV B/W is remembered only until switching the
instrument OFF. The default condition is without inversion.
3.7

Load Setup / Picture
3.7.1 Load Setup
The complete settings of the instrument may be loaded from the memory:
select (if needed) the setup group GROUP 0 to GROUP 9 see
8. Management of Configuration Files (Setups);
depress the

key RECALL SETUP? menu will be displayed with available setups
within the actual setup group;
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 saved picture will be displayed on the screen with
special menu:
- <<.. 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 the actually chosen group of pictures to the USB port (USB
flash memory stick shall be connected before depressing this key);
- ..>> key go to the next picture within the actual group.
3.8

Settings (Display, Curves, Probe, Auto-Calibration)

key provides direct access to general settings menu for angle probe and other
specific settings see also 4.6 SETTING Menu:
))) alarm volume setting;
DISPLAY switch ON ( DISPLAY ) / OFF ( DISPLAY ) the display settings see
4.7 DISPLAY Sub-Menu (SETTING):
- LANGUAGE interface language (0 = English, 1 = Chinese, 2 = Czech,
3 = Russian, 4 = Turkish, 5 = Korean 6 = German, and other available
languages);
- UNITS mm / inches;
- FILL filled envelope OFF / ON-[1] (light green) / ON-[2] (light yellow);
- GRID vertical grid OFF / DYNAMIC / FIXED;
- BSCAN MODE switches THICKNESS/RGB palette see 4.5 BSCAN Menu;
- IRC incremental sensor switch ON/OFF;
- IRC RES IRC resolution 10 inc/m to 5000 inc/m;
- IRC RATE IRC resolution divider (-10 to 10); SCALE displays approx. range
for chosen IRC RES and IRC RATE;
- PROBE BEAM switch ON/OFF display of the probe beam spread acc. to
parameters set in the PROBE submenu see ;
- ENVELOPE switch ON/OFF applying the envelope to the processed signal
(the red indicator *ENV* appears below the A-Scan window).
SET_XXx / PIC_XX select the setup subgroup/picture group within the actual setup
group see 3.6, 3.7;
CURVES switch ON ( CURVES ) / OFF ( CURVES ) the submenu for specific modes
settings of evaluation curves see 4.8 CURVES Sub-Menu (SETTING);
PROBE switch ON ( CURVES ) / OFF ( PROBE ) the submenu for settings of
specific parameters of transducers see 4.9 PROBE Sub-Menu (SETTING);
A.CALIB switch ON ( A.CALIB ) / OFF ( A.CALIB ) the auto-calibration mode see
7.2 Automatic Calibration of Probe Delay and Sound Velocity.
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

key will return to the initial time base range.

3.10

?
Help

?
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),
- Phased Array mode (optional),
- SPOT WELD mode (optional)
- AUTOGAIN ON/OFF (within the range of 60 dB);
general information about the instrument model No., serial No., firmware version
etc.;
DATE date and time setting;
HELP_PIC user defined help pictures see 9.5. Management of User Help;
SETUPS management of configuration files (setups) see 8 Management of
Configuration Files (Setups);
LANG X select the interface language;
->USB SERVICE.. download the firmware (see 9.4 Firmware Update);
USB->Pxx download pictures from USB flash memory stick (pictures shall be in
the dio1000\pictures\ folder);
CAMERA activating functions of digital camera connected to the USB port.

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:

(Freeze),

(Save for pictures only
see 3.6.2 Save Picture (Screenshot)),

(Load for setups and pictures see
3.7.1 Load Setup and 3.7.2 Load Picture),

?
(Help for help pictures only) and

(Lock for unlock the instrument).
Version 3.0 June 2011 / SW Version: 2011.06.09 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 Switch ON/OFF the HW_SET menu. In order to activate HW_SET key,
depress the ENHANC. key for 3 seconds.
DAC 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).
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.
4.1.2 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.
4.1.3 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 right
button next to TR MODE switches SINGLE DUAL EMAT; the left button
next to TR MODE switches EMAT DUAL SINGLE;
- within ENHANCED mode ( HW_SET with green background), the right button
next to TR MODE switches SINGLE DUAL DUAL+ExtAmp EMAT, left
button next to TR MODE switches EMAT DUAL+ExtAmp DUAL
SINGLE.
Info about actual transmitter/receiver mode is displayed just beneath the TR MODE.
In order to activate the pulser, 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.
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).
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.
4.1.8 STEP G
Selection of the gain change step value:
- 0.1 dB;
- 0.5 dB;
- 1.0 dB;
- 6.0 dB.
4.1.9 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.
4.1.12 RANGE
Adjustment of the time base (sweep) range 1.9 mm to 298901.0 mm for
longitudinal wave in steel (c
L
= 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.
For the RANGE values < 35.0 mm, the waveform is expanded digitally this is
indicated with asterisk symbol (*RANGE: ##.#mm).
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).
4.2.6 ATT
Selection of the pre-attenuator:
- AUTO;
- 0 dB;
- -20 dB;
- -40 dB.
4.2.7 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.
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.
4.3 DAC Menu

Notes: Examples of use distance
amplitude correction function
are described below in 7.3
Distance-Amplitude 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), DGS key will be
displayed instead of DAC key.
With AWS MODE set ON (see SETTING CURVES AWS MODE, 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 Distance-
Amplitude-Correction mode;
- depressed twice, the DAC+TCG button (green background) indicates active
Distance-Amplitude-Correction + Time-Corrected-Gain mode;
- depressed triple, the TCG button (green background) indicates active Time-
Corrected-Gain mode.
DAC Menu Items on the Screen Left Side:
4.3.1 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 --<
(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
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.
DAC Menu Items on the Screen Right Side:
4.3.6 GAIN
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 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;
- DAC1 main DAC curve (created using reference reflectors) see 7.3.2;
- 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.
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.
4.4.5 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 ANALOG OUT.
GATE 2 measures always against Gate 1 see 5.2 for details options are:
OFF inactive not displayed;
THICKNESS AUTO 1P-1P A-P 1
st
peak to 1
st
peak see 5.2.2 for details;
THICKNESS 1P-1P P-P 1
st
peak to 1
st
THICKNESS F-F F-F flank to flank see 5.2.4 for details;
THICKNESS P-P 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:
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,
ON - 4 - (negative logic) with acoustic alarm;
ECHOSTART ES time base start is synchronized with first (interface)
echo within GATE 4;
ES+AUX Ea analog relative position of echo flank (within GATE4)
on ANALOG OUT;
API 5UE 4fx special function for evaluation of surface indications
acc. to API 5UE see 7.6.
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
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 --<
(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
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.
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
4.5.2 BSCAN Modes
BSCAN modes may be changed in the DISPLAY sub-menu see 4.7 DISPLAY Sub-
Menu (SETTING).
There are two BSCAN modes:
- THICKNESS for thickness measurement graphic presentation simultaneously
with A-scan;
- R-G-B palette for colour palette presentation of measured signal amplitudes
(without A-scan presentation).
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 special help menu ?) 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.
4.5.3 THICKNESS Thickness Measuring
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:
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).
4.5.3.2 Automatic thickness measuring mode with GATE 2 set to THICKNESS
AUTO 1P-1P:
1. Set GATE 1 over at least two
consecutive back wall echoes.
2. Switch GATE 2 mode to THICKNESS
AUTO 1P-1P (from 1
st
peak within
GATE 1 to 1
st
peak within GATE 2).
3. Proper minimum THICKNESS shall be
set in GATES menu.
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 1
st
peak within GATE 1 to 1
st

peak within GATE 2).
3. Set GATE 2 over second back wall echo.
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 Special help menu ?, 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.
4.5.5 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, proceed the same way as to save pictures
see 9.1.
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 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 setting of S1 sound path (just after activation of
A.CALIB menu, depress AUTOCALIB left/yellow twice);
- S2 SET setting of S2 sound path (just after activation of
A.CALIB menu, depress AUTOCALIB left/yellow once);
- S1.S2 SET setting of S1 and S2 sound paths simultaneously,
provided that S2 = 2 * S1 (is displayed just after
activation of A.CALIB menu);
- S1 MEASURE measuring of the echo position with the sound path S1;
- S2 MEASURE measuring of the echo position with the sound path S2;
- CALC calculation of PROBE DELAY and VELOCITY values.
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.
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, 1.0to 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
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 using
appropriate left or right button:
- 0 = English,
- 1 = Chinese,
- 2 = Czech,
- 3 = Russian,
- 4 = Turkish,
- 5 = Korean,
- 6 = German;
4.7.2 UNITS
Setting of measuring units for time base and all calculated values mm / inches;
4.7.3 FILL
Setting of the envelope background colour:
- OFF,
- ON [1] filled envelope (with transparent 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 / RGB
palette see also 4.5 BSCAN Menu.
DISPLAY Sub-Menu Items on the Screen Right Side:
4.7.6 IRC
Switching ON / OFF the incremental sensor function.
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)
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.
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.
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
changes;
- NORMAL - 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.

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 divergency 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.
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, 1.0to 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
Delay line length, e.g. for dual element or angle probe.
4.9.10 DELAY VEL
Setting of the velocity of ultrasound in the delay line material.
Version 3.0 June 2011 / SW Version: 2011.06.09 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 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 ANALOG OUT.
5.1.2 Standard Functions of GATE 1
The following values are displayed in the Status window:
- (1) 0-P= position of the maximum
echo peak (marked with blue cross
) within the GATE 1;
- (2) 1.P= position and height of first
echo peak (marked with white 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;
(5) (4) (3)
(1)
(2)
5.1.3 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= non-corrected sound path
position of maximum echo peak
(marked with blue cross ) within
the GATE 1;
- (2) 1.P= position and height of first
echo peak (marked with white cross)
over the GATE 1;
- (3) D= 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.
(6) (5)
(4)
(1)
(2)
(3)
5.1.4 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;
- (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= non-corrected sound path
position of maximum echo peak
(marked with red cross ) within the
GATE 1;
- (2) D= 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.
(3) (2) (1)
(5) (4) (3) (1) (2)
5.1.5 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:
minU = GATE1_BEGIN;
maxU = GATE1_END.

Note: If there is no echo within GATE 1, then maxU is on the output.
5.2 GATE 2
IMPORTANT: ANGLE and DAC functions shall be OFF for proper thickness
measurement!!!
GATE 2 measures always against GATE 1, options are:
- OFF inactive not displayed;,
- THICKNESS AUTO 1P-1P 1
st
peak to 1
st
- THICKNESS 1P-1P 1
st
peak to 1
st
- 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.
5.2.3 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.
5.3 GATE 3
- 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.
5.4 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.
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 non-
shifted 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.
Version 3.0 June 2011 / SW Version: 2011.06.09 Functions of Analog Output
6. Functions of Analog Output
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) 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.
Version 3.0 June 2011 / SW Version: 2011.06.09 Applications
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.
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 backwall
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.
7.2 Automatic Calibration of Probe Delay and Sound Velocity
In the SETTING menu, depress the A.CALIB key in order to activate autocalibration
mode. The beginning of time base will be moved to the initial pulse, and range
and gate will be adopted 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 Autocalibration procedure with the Test Block
No.1 (EN 12223) and angle probe.
This Autocalibration procedure is applicable using any other sample with
known thickness (sound path), e.g. Test Block No.2 (EN 27963), and/or any
other prove (e.g. dual or single element straight probe) as well.

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 to activate S2 SET and the distance
S2 = 200.0 mm.

11. Move the gate over the first echo.
12. Depress AUTOCALIB button to activate
S1 MEASURE and measure position of
first echo. If echo crosses the gate, then
ECHO OK message appears.
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 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.

20. Depress CALC NOW <RUN> button.

21. 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].

22. If calculation corresponds to desired then
depress CALC OK? YES> button. Now
the instrument is calibrated for operation
with angle probe.
23. Otherwise repeat steps 9 to 18.
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 - the DAC curve will not change its position, when the GAIN
value changes;
- NORMAL - the DAC curve moves accordingly to the GAIN value change,
i.e. trigger level is constant.
7.3.4 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). Autocalibration function may be used to adjust angle transducer
parameters see 7.2.
3. Depress the DAC Execution key, 2
nd
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.

9. Swivel the transducer to peak the 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.


13. Depress #01 ADD button to record the
second point. The line connects two
points.
14. Repeat steps 11 to 13 for all of the rest
reference reflectors to complete DAC
curve.

7.3.5 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.
7.3.6 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 (light blue);
M-LINE -6 dB (magenta);
H-LINE 0 dB (pink dashed basic curve);
U-LINE +6 dB (red);
U-LINE +12 dB (orange);
U-LINE +18 dB (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 below L-LINE;
Zone II between L-LINE and M-LINE;
Zone III between M-LINE and H-LINE;
Zone IV between H-LINE and U-LINE;
Zone V between U-LINE and U-LINE;
Zone VI between U-LINE and U-LINE;
Zone VII above U-LINE.
7.3.7 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 +
Time-Corrected-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 Time-
Corrected-Gain mode.
Time corrected gain function will be
applied within range of reference (basic)
DAC curve points.
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 2
nd
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.
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 warning appears
s < 1.5*N ! .
DSR type REF ECHO shall be
smaller than the beam width at
the same depth, otherwise warning appears DSR>Dbeam!.

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.

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)

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.
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.
14. Classification tables had been adopted from the AWS D1.1/D.1.1M:2002,
Table 6.13.1 and 6.13.2.
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.

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 from the inside (concave)
surface.

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.
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. 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.
Version 3.0 June 2011 / SW Version: 2011.06.09 Management of Configuration Files (Setups)
8. 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 active group number is highlighted on the display in the bottom left corner, e.g.
GROUP 0 .
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;
- DEL ALL delete all setups;
- 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).

Version 3.0 June 2011 / SW Version: 2011.06.09 USB Functions
9. USB Functions
9.1 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.
9.2 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 the

?
- depress SETUPS key;
- depress STP<-USB key setups from the USB memory stick will be loaded to the
instrument.
9.3 Save Pictures (Screenshots) 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 saved picture will be displayed on the screen;
- depress the PXX->USB key all pictures from the actual memory group will be
sent to USB and saved in Dio1000\pictures\ folder in .png format.
9.4 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 with new instrument on the USB flash memory stick
and later 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; readmeYYYMMDD.txt]
\data
[data files] if any not necessary for firmware update
\lang
\help
[help file(s) in .png picture format]
[interface language files language_str.txt]
\pictures not necessary for firmware update
[printscreen files .png, associated data and settings files .dat and .stp]
\setups not necessary for firmware update
[setup files .txt]
- 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);
- depress the

?
- depress the

key activate the USB SERVICE mode;
- downloading process takes several minutes, DO NOT REMOVE the USB
memory until the message indicating the successful download appears in the
bottom row.
NOTE: 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.
9.5 Management of User Help
The user may prepare his own specific help files using texts, pictures converted to
the .png 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 picture format with 1024768 pixels
resolution;
- text files (.txt) shall be prepared using UTF8 encoding for national character set,
or in .pdf format.
The menu for

keys (Execution Keys) is as follows:
- << go to previous help page (file);
- PLAY play movie file (if available):
- << rewind backward,
- >> rewind forward,
- PAUSE pause,
- QUIT go back to the Help Menu;
- DEP HLP delete actual help page;
- # / # number of actual help page;
- FILE_NAME / RESOLUTION actual help page file name and resolution;
- HLP<-USB load help file from the USB memory stick;
- >> go to next help page (file).
Version 3.0 June 2011 / SW Version: 2011.06.09 Index
10. Index
A.CALIB ......................................................... 59
Acoustic alarm ............................................... 52
Analog output ................................................ 52
Functions of ............................................... 57
Thickness measurement ........................... 57
ANGLE........................................................... 42
API 5UE ......................................................... 46
API 5UE Mode ............................................... 70
Applications ................................................... 58
Automatic calibration of probe delay and
sound velocity ....................................... 59
Automatic thickness measurement ........... 58
DAC Function ............................................ 62
DGS Function ............................................ 67
ATT ................................................................ 28
ATT COMP .................................................... 46
ATT OBJ ........................................................ 68
ATT REF ........................................................ 67
Attenuation compensation ............................. 46
AUTOCALIB .................................................. 59
AUTOGAIN .................................................... 21
Automatic calibration
A.CALIB ..................................................... 59
Automatic thickness measurement ............... 58
AUX LINE OFFSET ....................................... 31
AVERAGING ................................................. 27
Averaging function ......................................... 27
AWS Mode..................................................... 69
AWS MODE ................................................... 46
BANDWIDTH ................................................. 27
Basic Menu .................................................... 23
BSCAN
Data records .............................................. 39
Menu ......................................................... 35
Modes ........................................................ 36
BSCAN MODE .............................................. 43
BURST ........................................................... 28
BW ........................................................... 45, 67
BW-K1 ..................................................... 45, 67
Calibration
Automatic calibration of probe delay ......... 59
Automatic calibration of sound velocity ..... 59
Calibration intervals ..................................... 3
CAMERA ....................................................... 21
Configuration files
Management of configuration files ............ 73
Connectors .................................................... 11
Connectors and Communication Ports .......... 13
CURVED SURF. ............................................ 41
CURVES ........................................................ 45
CURVES Sub-Menu ...................................... 45
DAC ......................................................... 29, 62
Interpolation Modes ............................. 46, 62
LINEAR ........................................... 46, 62
LOG/LINEAR .................................. 46, 62
LOG/LOG ........................................ 46, 62
JIS-DAC .................................................... 65
JIS-DAC6 .................................................. 31
Menu ......................................................... 29
Modes ................................................. 46, 62
FIXED ............................................. 46, 62
NORMAL ........................................ 46, 62
Setting of auxiliary curves ......................... 64
Setting of the reference curve .................. 63
DAC Function ................................................ 62
DAC INTERP. ......................................... 46, 62
DAC MODE ............................................. 46, 62
DAC TYPE .................................................... 31
DAC+TCG ............................................... 29, 66
DAMP ............................................................ 28
DATE ............................................................. 21
Date and time setting .................................... 21
DELAY
DISPLAY DELAY ...................................... 25
PROBE DELAY ........................................ 25
DELAY LEN .................................................. 48
DELAY VEL................................................... 48
DETECTOR
NEG HW ................................................... 27
POS HW ................................................... 27
DETECTOR .................................................. 27
FULL W ..................................................... 27
DGS .............................................................. 45
DGS Function................................................ 67
Diam eff ......................................................... 47
DIAMETER.................................................... 41
Display .......................................................... 13
Brightness ................................................. 16
Freeze ....................................................... 15
DISPLAY DELAY .......................................... 25
DISPLAY Sub-Menu ..................................... 43
Distance Gain Size ....................................... 67
Distance-Amplitude Correction ..................... 62
DSR ......................................................... 45, 67
ENV ......................................................... 20, 44
ENVELOPE ............................................. 20, 44
Equivalent Reflector Size .............................. 45
ERS ............................................................... 45
ERS DISP ..................................................... 45
Execution Keys ............................................. 15
FILL ......................................................... 20, 43
FILTER .......................................................... 26
FROZEN ................................................. 15, 18
FROZEN PEAKS .......................................... 15
FW ................................................................. 24
GAIN ............................................................. 25
Step value ................................................. 25
Gates
Functions of gates
GATE 1 ................................................. 49
GATE 2 ................................................. 53
GATE 3 ................................................. 55
GATE 4 ................................................. 56
Menu ......................................................... 32
Specifications ............................................ 12
GRID ....................................................... 20, 43
Help ............................................................... 21
Management of user Help ........................ 76
User defined help pictures ........................ 21
Version 3.0 June 2011 / SW Version: 2011.06.09 Index
HELP_PIC ..................................................... 21
HW_SET Menu .............................................. 27
Incremental sensor ........................................ 20
Divider rate (Scale) ............................. 20, 44
Resolution ........................................... 20, 44
Incremental sensor resolution ....................... 44
IRC ........................................................... 20, 44
IRC RATE ................................................ 20, 44
IRC RES .................................................. 20, 44
JIS-DAC ......................................................... 65
Keyboard Description .................................... 14
LANGUAGE ............................................. 20, 43
LENGTH eff ................................................... 47
Limited Warranty ............................................. 3
LINEAR .................................................... 46, 62
Load
Picture ....................................................... 19
Setup ......................................................... 19
Lock ............................................................... 22
LOG/LINEAR ........................................... 46, 62
LOG/LOG................................................. 46, 62
Menu
Basic .......................................................... 23
BSCAN ...................................................... 35
DAC ........................................................... 29
Description ................................................ 23
GATES ...................................................... 32
HW_SET ................................................... 27
SETTING ................................................... 40
A.CALIB ................................................ 59
CURVES ............................................... 45
DISPLAY ............................................... 43
PROBE ................................................. 47
MULTI MODE ................................................ 21
Near Field ...................................................... 47
OBJ TYPE ..................................................... 68
ON+AUX ........................................................ 52
P.FREQ ......................................................... 28
P.WIDTH........................................................ 27
PEAKS ........................................................... 15
Phased Array mode ....................................... 21
Power Requirements ..................................... 10
Power saving mode ....................................... 16
PRF ................................................................ 28
PROBE BEAM ......................................... 20, 44
PROBE DELAY ....................................... 25, 47
PROBE Sub-Menu ........................................ 47
Pulse
Main frequency .......................................... 28
Pulse Repetition Frequency .......................... 28
Pulser ............................................................. 12
Modes ........................................................ 12
Pulse amplitude ......................................... 12
Pulse Repetition Rate ............................... 12
Pulse width ................................................ 12
Pulser Modes
BURST ...................................................... 28
SPIKE ........................................................ 28
RANGE .......................................................... 26
Receiver ........................................................ 12
Bandwidth ................................................. 12
Frequency filters ....................................... 12
Gain control
Range ................................................... 12
Steps .................................................... 12
REF SIZE ...................................................... 45
REF TYPE............................................... 45, 67
Reflector size ................................................ 45
Reflector type ................................................ 45
Reject ............................................................ 12
RF ................................................................. 24
Save
Picture ....................................................... 18
Setup ........................................................ 17
SDH ......................................................... 45, 67
SETTING
Menu ......................................................... 40
Settings ......................................................... 20
SETUPS ........................................................ 21
SPIKE ............................................................ 28
SPOT WELD mode ....................................... 21
STEP G ......................................................... 25
TCG ................................................... 29, 45, 66
TCG Modes ................................................... 66
THICKNESS.................................................. 42
Automatic thickness measuring ................ 38
Thickness Measuring ................................ 37
Thickness measurement
Analog output ............................................ 57
Automatic thickness measurement ........... 58
Time Base
Range setting ............................................ 26
Specifications ............................................ 12
Time Corrected Gain ..................................... 66
TR MODE ...................................................... 24
BASIC ....................................................... 24
DUAL ........................................................ 24
DUAL+ExtAmp ......................................... 25
EMAT ........................................................ 24
ENHANCED .............................................. 24
SINGLE ..................................................... 24
TR.CORR ................................................ 31, 68
Transmitter/Receiver Mode ........................... 24
BASIC ....................................................... 24
DUAL ........................................................ 24
DUAL+ExtAmp ......................................... 25
EMAT ........................................................ 24
ENHANCED .............................................. 24
SINGLE ..................................................... 24
TRIGGER LINE ............................................. 31
UNITS ..................................................... 20, 43
VELOCITY .................................................... 26
VOLTAGE ..................................................... 26
WIDTH eff ..................................................... 47
XTAL FREQ .................................................. 47
XTAL SHAPE ................................................ 47
X-VALUE ....................................................... 42
Zoom ............................................................. 21

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