OmniScan Flaw Detector

Manual Weld Software

WPS Phased Array Probes
920-136A_EN
Manual Weld Inspection Solution
Conventional and Phased Array UT
Application Guide
The Company
Olympus NDT designs and manufactures ultrasonic and eddy
current test systems for manual and automated nondestructive tes-
ting. These systems are used throughout the world for the analysis
of defects resulting from processes such as welding, extrusion,
and casting, as well as from wear, corrosion, and fatigue.
Our broad eld of activity includes aerospace and automotive
manufacturing, petrochemical industries, construction welding,
and in-service inspection.
To serve these markets, Olympus NDT has manufacturing facili-
ties in the United States and Canada. We manufacture state-of-
the-art conventional and phased-array ultrasonic equipment and
probes for the inspection of a wide range of tubes, plates, welds,
and composite structures.
Olympus NDT offers products and services from several high-qua-
lity brands: R/D Tech, Panametrics-NDT, NDT Engineering, Sonic,
and Nortec. For many decades these brands have earned excellent
reputations for providing cost-effective solutions and excellent
support and customer service.
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Table of Contents
The Company 2
Introduction 4
OmniScan

M Instrument 5
Manual Phased Array Module (16:16M/16:64 M) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
OmniScan Ultrasound Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Manual Weld Inspection Software 6
Flaw Detector User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Conventional UT Flaw Detector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
ADT (Advanced DAC/TCG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Onboard DGS/AVG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
AWS D1.1/D1.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
API 5UE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Advantages of Phased Array Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
ADT (Advanced DAC/TCG) Phased Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Onboard DGS/AVG Phased Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
AWS D1.1/D1.5 Phased Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Advantages of Phased Array Imaging: Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Simplified Phased Array Interpretation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
RayTracing in Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
RayTracing in Inspection Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
RayTracing in Analysis Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Shortcut Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Overlay Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
UT Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
MXU-M-2.1-WELD Software on an Automated Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Phased Array Weld Probe Series 18
How to Select Phased Array Probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
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Introduction
In many industries, such as in the oil and gas industry, countless welded tubes and pipes must be inspected throughout their entire ser-
vice life. Olympus NDT has introduced an integrated weld inspection solution based on the eld-proven OmniScan aw detector and a new
series of probes dedicated to manual weld inspection.
The manual weld-inspection solution from Olympus NDT, which includes the OmniScan M instrument and a new phased array (PA)
weld probe series, provides major benets: higher inspection speed, greater probability of detection, and better reporting and traceability.
New features and improvements in the OmniScan M Weld software make this solution easy to use and well suited for PA and UT inspec-
tions. The solution is compliant with the most important standards: AWS, API, DGS, ASME-V, and JIS. In addition, a very helpful RayTrac-
ing feature allows the real-time visualization of the weld area covered by a PA conguration. An added benet of PA is that only one
phased array probe is needed to produce all inspection angles.
This manual inspection solution discussed here is based on:
OmniScan M instrument
OmniScan M Weld software adapted for manual weld inspection, featuring:
UT aw detector user interface and features -
Familiar menu-driven interface -
Sizing curves (DAC/TCG, ASME, JIS, and DGS) -
AWS and API code wizards -
Intuitive RayTracing feature provides a visual display of the phased array beams in the part -
Weld overlay feature simplies data interpretation -
PA weld probe series
Ergonomic design and smaller footprint -
DGS and AWS code-compliant PA probes -
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OmniScan

M Instrument
This low-cost, entry-level OmniScan M instrument brings the advantages of phased array imaging to manual testing, while keeping all the
benets of a proven product. The OmniScan M is a full-edged member of the OmniScan UT product line dedicated to manual inspec-
tions, as illustrated in the product diagram below.
As is shown in the OmniScan Ultrasound Products diagram,
Olympus offers a complete range of UT products enabling
you to nd exactly the price-point instrument your applica-
tion calls for.
The OmniScan instruments are built to work in the harshest
eld conditions and offer a modular platform that allows
you to switch among the different available test modules on
location.
The OmniScan range of UT instruments includes two main
categories: Automated UT instruments and Manual UT
instruments. The yellow section of the diagram shows the
Automated instruments comprised of Conventional UT and
Phased Array instruments, all capable of encoded scans and
data recoring.
The blue section of the diagram presents the Manual UT and
Phased Array instruments.
As explained in this Application Guide, the OmniScan M is
ideally suited for manual weld inspection.
Manual Phased Array Module
(16:16M/16:64 M)
Entry-level phased array module
Flaw detector for manual UT inspections
Real-time phased array imaging
PA and UT combined into one instrument
Simple aw detector interface
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Manual Weld Inspection Software
Flaw Detector User Interface
Because the OmniScan Weld software (MXU-M-2.1-WELD) is very similar to the standard software version (MXU-M-2.0), operators will
be comfortable with what they already know. The OmniScan Weld software user interface provides access to parameters using three
menu levels. The illustration below outlines the navigation syntax used to select menus, submenus, and parameter buttons, and to enter
or select parameter values.
Menu > Submenu > Parameter = Value
Although the user interface remains very familiar, modications have been made to ease navigation through the menus and to make the
software more similar to other Olympus NDT aw detectors (ex: the Epoch XT). With the new Weld software, operators already familiar
with conventional aw detectors will be able to easily use the OmniScan M in both UT and PA mode.
A good example of how the user interface has been improved is the UT Settings menu, which now includes all that is needed in inspec-
tion mode:
Basic (Gain, Start, Range, Wedge Delay, Velocity)
Gates (Start, Width, Threshold, Mode)
Pulser (Mode, Energy, Frequency, PRF)
Receiver (Filter, Rectier, Reject, Averaging)
Reference (Set to 80%, Set Ref. dB)
The order in which the menu items, submenus, and parameter buttons appear corresponds to their typical sequence of usage.
In addition, the Preferences menu has been improved and now contains the various parameters related to the setup and system congu-
ration that are typically used at the start of an inspection, such as the measurement unit (mm or in.) and the date and time.
Menu
Submenu
Parameter
Value
Used to access tools:
Use these menus to manage les, to toggle between UT and PA modes, and to
congure your OmniScan preferences.
Used to dene the setup:
Use the Wizard menu to dene your setup.
Used for inspection:
Use these menus to perform the inspection.
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Conventional UT Flaw Detector Features
Many of the features typically found in conventional UT aw detectors have been provided in the new MXU-M-2.1 Weld software, giving
operators all the same functionality as conventional UT aw detectors available on the market (ex: the Epoch XT) through the conven-
tional UT channel of the OmniScan M.
ADT (Advanced DAC/TCG)
The new Advanced DAC/TCG (ADT) feature signicantly enhances the standard DAC/TCG functionality available with the previous Om-
niScan M software version, allowing users to customize inspections to their unique application requirements.
The ADT feature incorporates high-quality capabilities that adhere to ASME, ASME-3, and JIS sizing codes, as well as customizable DAC
curves to meet advanced and unique inspection needs.
ASME-3 DAC curves ASME-3 DAC curves in TCG view
JIS DAC curves Custom TCG with individual point adjustment
Each ADT type has its own operating mode allowing the operator to change the active curve and modify the DAC/TCG gain or the
reference gain. In addition, new readings give useful information about the signal as regards the sizing curves.
A%Curve (or AdBCurve)
These readings display the difference, as a percentage (or in dB), between the amplitude peak value in the gate and the selected main
DAC curve. This reading is also available for gate B (B%Curve or BdBCurve).
MaxA%Curve (or MaxAdBCurve)
These readings display the maximum difference, as a percentage (or in dB), between the amplitude peak value in the gate and the se-
lected DAC curve. These values will be reset with the data reset and the selected DAC curve change. Therefore, as long as the instrument
is in inspection mode, these two values will be affected by new maximum values. This reading is also available for gate B (MaxB%Curve
or MaxBdBCurve).
Note: These readings can also be used with DGS curves.
Go to Wizard > Calibration > Type = Sizing and Mode = DAC (or TCG) for setup.
Go to Sizing > Type = DAC (or TCG) for operating mode.
Go to Measurement > Reading > Readings and select the Sizing category to display these curve readings.
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Onboard DGS/AVG
The DGS method allows the operator to size defects based upon a calculated DGS curve for a given transducer, material, and reector
size, and has been designed to meet the requirements of EN 583-2:2001. This method requires that the operator have only one reference
reector in order to create a DGS curve for aw sizing. This is much different than the DAC or TCG methods, which require the operator
to have representative defects at various depths within a part in order to create a curve for aw sizing.
DGS curves
A step-by-step wizard helps the operator through a series of instrument setups to display the DGS curve that correctly corresponds to the
operators particular inspection. These steps include dening a reference reector, entering adjustment parameters for the critical aw
size of the inspection, and entering parameters to compensate for material attenuation of the test piece and calibration block. At the
end of the wizard, the DGS method also has its own adapted operating mode allowing quick modication of the Reg. Level, Warning
Level, and Delta Vt values.
Equivalent reector size
In addition, an ERS (equivalent reector size) reading is now available. Based on the echo measurement in gate A and the DGS curves,
this reading allows the operator to obtain the equivalent reector diameter value in function of the calibration done during setup.
Go to Wizard > Calibration > Type = Sizing and Mode = DGS for setup.
Go to Sizing > Type = DGS for operating mode.
Go to Measurement > Reading > Readings and select the Sizing category to display the ERS reading.
AWS D1.1/D1.5
The AWS D1.1/D1.5 feature is provided to assist with performing inspections covered under the American Welding Society D1.1 and
D1.5 Structural Welding Code for steel. This code provides inspectors with a method of using ultrasonic inspection to classify discontinu-
ities found in welds. The Structural Welding Code uses the following formula to develop an indication rating for a reector found during
an inspection:
A - B - C = D
Where: A = Discontinuity indication level (dB)
B = Reference indication level (dB)
C = Attenuation factor: 2 * (sound path in inches - 1 inch) (dB)
D = Indication rating (dB)
AWS rejection critera
An AWS inspector must take the indication rating (D) that is calculated based on A, B, and C to the Ultrasonic Acceptance - Rejection
Criteria table produced by the AWS in order to classify the severity of the discontinuity that has been located. The AWS D reading al-
lows this indication rating value to be obtained.

Once a proper angle calibration has been performed, the operator selects a reference indication and stores this indication gain level as
the B value using the AWS feature. All indications captured after this setup are automatically assigned a D value, eliminating the
need for manual calculations.
AWS class reading
In addition, the OmniScan has embedded AWS D1.1 and D1.5 tables and can automatically classify the severity of a discontinuity. The
reading which shows this information is AWS CL.
Go to Wizard > Calibration > Type = Sizing and Mode = AWS for setup.
Go to Sizing > Type = AWS for operating mode.
Go to Measurement > Reading > Readings and select the Code category to display the AWS readings.
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API 5UE
The API 5UE feature is included to assist with performing inspections in accordance with the American Petroleum Institutes Recom-
mended Practice 5UE. This practice was developed specically for OCTG manufacturers to inspect and characterize inner-diameter (ID)
cracking in newly fabricated pipe. The API 5UE code uses two crack sizing methods to characterize ID cracking: the amplitude compari-
son technique (ACT) and the amplitude-distance differential technique (ADDT). The OmniScan API 5UE feature aids in performing the
ADDT method, which is based on thefollowing formula:
di = Amax (T2-T1) k.
The API 5UE setup wizard is used for a peak envelope of the crack signal to be drawn and for the Amax, T1, and T2 points to be captured
quickly.
API-DL crack height
Using the data collected from the peak envelope, the OmniScan performs the necessary calculation using the formula for the ADDT
method (given above) and displays the crack height using the API-DL reading.
API-HW half wave
An API-HW reading, giving the half-wave width that is 6 dB lower than the amplitude peak in gate A, is also available.
Go to Wizard > Calibration > Type = Sizing and Mode = API for setup.
Go to Wizard > Calibration > Type = Sizing and Mode = API for setup.
Go to Measurement > Reading > Readings, and select the Code category to display the API readings.
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Advantages of Phased Array Imaging
Using phased array imaging is an improved way of visualizing what are in fact the same signals as those obtained using conventional UT.
Improved imaging becomes possible simply by color encoding the A-scan signals. The illustration below provides an example of a color-
encoded view of a conventional UT beam.
Green: 50 %
Blue: 20 %
Color-encoded A-scan (beam) Ultrasonic path (TOF)
Red: 83 %
By using the electronic scanning capability of phased array technology, imaging becomes possible without mechanical movement.
Arrays are multiplexed using the same focal law and the resulting A-scan of each beam is color-encoded and displayed in a linear
S-scan (below, left). Because of the short distance between each element in a phased array probe, the electronic scan resolution is
very precise (below, right).
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Beams 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10111213
Why not apply the advantages of phased array imaging to conventional aw detector sizing methods? This is exactly what we have
done for you!
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ADT (Advanced DAC/TCG) Phased Array
By using an S-scan view for fast detection and an A-scan for conventional sizing methods (DAC/TCG, ASME, ASME-3, JIS, and custom),
it is now possible to perform true aw detector inspections that include the advantages of phased array technology. The OmniScan M
can provide a different ADT curve for each beam of your phased array scan, providing the capability to inspect all angles with a single
conguration. With phased arrays, there are different ways to build your ADT curves.
1) Single angle inspection
Very similar to conventional UT. Use only one angle of interest and use a small S-scan view to easily detect your defect position and
quickly position the maximum amplitude point on your measurement angle. Then, only this angle has to be calibrated.
35 to 55 S-scan for a single 45 angle inspection with custom DAC in phased array
Go to Wizard > Focal Law > Start building a sectorial scan (ex: 35 to 55).
Go to Sizing > Type = DAC.
Go to Sizing > Curves Setup > Apply To = Current Law.
Press the Current Law shortcut and move to 45.
Go to Sizing > Type Setup > Curve Type and select your type of DAC curves (ex: custom , straight, 3 curves).
Go to Sizing > Curves Setup and build your DAC curve point by point.
2) Multiple angles inspection
A different ADT curve can be built manually on several angles of your S-scan. A new 3 A-scan and 1 S-scan layout is available, giving the
operator the ability to quickly visualize up to 3 A-scans without having to change the angle data-cursor position. In this way, only angles
of interest are used for sizing. For example, using 45, 60, and 70 angles in the same S-scan, you can perform sizing on these three
angles using the same conguration (probe and setup)exactly as is usually done with a conventional UT A-scan inspection, but without
the need for 3 different probes.
Independent DAC curve for multiple angles inspection in phased array (3A-S layout)
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Go to Wizard > Focal Law > Start to build a sectorial scan (ex: 40 to 75).
Go to Display > Selection > Layout = 3A-S.
Go to Display > Properties > Select = Layout 3A-S to set up your 3 A-scan angles view (ex: 45, 60 and 70).
Go to Wizard > Calibration > Type = Ultrasound, Mode = Sensitivity, and Apply To = 2 or 3 angles.
Go to Sizing > Type = DAC.
Press the Current Law shortcut and move to 45.
Go to Sizing > Type Setup > Curve Type, and select your type of DAC curves (ex: custom, straight, 3 curves).
Go to Sizing > Curves Setup and build your DAC curve point by point.
Press the Current Law shortcut and move to 60.
Go to Sizing > Type Setup > Curve Type, and select your type of DAC curves (ex: custom , straight, 3 curves).
Go to Sizing > Curves Setup and build your DAC curve point by point.
Press the Current Law shortcut and move to 70.
Go to Sizing > Type Setup > Curve Type, and select your type of DAC curves (ex: custom , straight, 3 curves).
Go to Sizing > Curves Setup and build your DAC curve point by point.
3) Full angles inspection
The OmniScan M has a powerful tool allowing each angle of the S-scan view to be quickly and easily calibrated. A useful wizard helps
the operator to perform this full calibration step by step. In this way, all angles can be used to inspect and size the defect.
ADT wizard assistance for full angle calibration
Go to Wizard > Focal Law > Start to build a sectorial scan (ex: 35 to 55).
Go to Wizard > Calibration > Type = Ultrasound, Mode = Sensitivity, and Apply To = All Angles, and then calibrate the
sensitivity for all angles.
Go to Wizard > Calibration > Type = Sizing, and Mode = TCG, and then build a TCG curve for each angle.
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Onboard DGS/AVG Phased Array
Using a new DGS PA probe, DGS curves become available with phased array! A DGS wizard guides the operator through the steps
required to calibrate the sensitivity and set up the DGS curves for each angle (45, 60 and 70). A very useful sensitivity interpolation is
automatically calculated and applied to the other angles of the S-scan view for a smooth imaging display. In addition, the 3A-S layout is
used in order to simultaneously display these three angles on the screen for DGS sizing.
3A-S layout for DGS phased array inspection
Go to Wizard > Focal Law > Start to build a sectorial scan (ex: 40 to 75).
Go to Wizard > Calibration > Type = Sizing and Mode = DGS and then build DGS curves.
Go to Measurement > Reading > Readings and select the Sizing category to display the ERS reading.
AWS D1.1/D1.5 Phased Array
Exactly as with the DGS PA probe mentioned above, the new AWS PA probe brings the AWS sizing method to the world of phased array!
An AWS wizard and an automatic sensitivity interpolation applied to the S-scan and the 3A-S layout are also available in order to quickly
set up, calibrate, and use the 45, 60, and 70 angles in phased array mode.
Go to Wizard > Focal Law > Start to build a sectorial scan (ex: 40 to 75).
Go to Wizard > Calibration > Type = Sizing and Mode = AWS.
Go to Measurement > Reading > Readings and select the Sizing category to display the AWS reading.
Advantages of Phased Array Imaging: Summary
All the developments for the PA software explained in this Guide allow crack sizing to be performed the same way as with conventional
UTbut phased array technology brings these added advantages:
FASTER speed of inspection
BETTER probability of detection
REPORTING and traceability
ONE phased array PROBE for all angles
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Simplied Phased Array Interpretation
The intuitive RayTracing feature simplies phased array interpretation for manual weld inspection and dramatically reduces the training
time required for the operator. RayTracing is an embedded software tool that allows the weld area covered by your phased array congu-
ration to be visualized in real time. RayTracing is therefore useful to help the operator to localize defects during analysis and can make
phased array testing for manual weld inspection much simpler.
RayTracing in Setup Mode
In setup mode, RayTracing is presented by way of an interactive wizard displaying the part, the weld, and the zone covered by the focal
law conguration.
Wizard assistance for full angle calibration
Go to Wizard > Group > to start the rst step of the wizard allowing you to create your weld shape.
Go to Wizard > Focal Law > to set up your weld coverage zone.
RayTracing in Inspection Mode
In inspection mode, using the A-S-R layout, a RayTracing view helps the operator to localize the position of a defect in the weld. Also, a
weld overlay on S-scans allows an indication in the S-scan to be linked with the weld position. In addition, a RayTracing operating mode
allows access to the parameters of the RayTracing view and easy modication of these parameters during the inspection (ex: index offset,
skew, weld zoom, leg quantity).
A-S-R layout in inspection mode
Go to Display > Selection > Layout = A-S-R to display the RayTracing layout.
Go to Measurement > RayTracing to be in the RayTracing operating mode.
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RayTracing in Analysis Mode
In analysis mode, a table of indications can be used to record the information for each defect detected in the S-scan. For each table entry,
a color point will be added on the RayTracing view. Then, this image can be used to create easy-to-understand reports.

RayTracing and indication table in analysis mode
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OmniScan Report
Report Date Report Version Setup File Name Inspection Date Inspection Version Save Mode
2061 / 03 / 03 MXU-M - 2.1B1T37 Unnamed 2061 / 03 / 03 MXU-M - 2.1B1T37 Inspection Data
OmniScan Type OmniScan Serial # Module Type Module Serial # Calibration Due Data File Name
OmniScan MX OMNI-M-PA16128 XXXX / XX / XX Data####
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OmniScan Report
Report Date Report Version Setup File Name Inspection Date Inspection Version Save Mode
2061 / 03 / 03 MXU-M - 2.1B1T37 Unnamed 2061 / 03 / 03 MXU-M - 2.1B1T37 Inspection Data
OmniScan Type OmniScan Serial # Module Type Module Serial # Calibration Due Data File Name
OmniScan MX OMNI-M-PA16128 XXXX / XX / XX Data####
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Group 1
Setup
A:40.0 Sk:090 L:001
Beam Delay Start (Half Path) Range (Half Path) PRF Type Averaging Factor
13.86 us -0.01 mm 213.19 mm 20 PA 1
Scale Type Scale Factor Video Filter Pretrig. Rectification Band-Pass Filter
Compression 21 Off 0.00 s FW None (0.54 - 22 MHz)
Voltage Gain Mode Wave Type Sound Velocity Pulse Width
40 (Low) 45.60 dB PE (Pulse-Echo) User-Defined 3233.1 m/s 100.00 ns
Scan Offset Index Offset Skew
0.00 mm 12.00 mm 270.0
Gate Start Width Threshold Synchro.
I 0.00 mm 3.75 mm 20.00 % Pulse
A 1.71 mm 14.37 mm 15.00 % Pulse
B 7.50 mm 3.75 mm 30.00 % Pulse
Calculator
Element Qty. Used First Element Last Element Resolution Wave Type Material Velocity
16 1 16 1.0 User-Defined 3233.1 m/s
Start Angle Stop Angle Angle Resolution Focal Depth Law Configuration
40.0 75.0 1.0 50.00 mm Sectorial
Part
Material Geometry Thickness
STEEL, MILD Plate 50.00 mm
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Table
Entry # Scan (mm) Index (mm) Group Channel A% (%) A^ (-A^)
(mm)
A%Curve
(%)
MaxA%Curve
(%) A% (%) DA^ (mm) PA^ (mm) SA^ (mm)
1 * 0.00 12.50 1 70.0 51.3 20.33 46.5 --- 51.3 20.33 15.23 59.44
2 * 0.00 12.50 1 50.0 51.3 43.11 --- --- 51.3 43.11 7.24 67.07
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Entry # Scan Index Group Channel A% A^ (-A^) A%Curve MaxA%Curve A% DA^ PA^ SA^
1 0.00 mm 12.50 mm 1 70.0 51.3 % 20.33 mm 46.5 % --- % 51.3 % 20.33 mm 15.23 mm 59.44 mm
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Reporting using RayTracing
Press the Freeze shortcut button to go into the analysis mode.
Go to Measurement > Table > Display Table = On to display the indication table on the screen.
Go to Measurement > Table > Entry Image = On to link the current image of the indication to each table entry.
Go to Measurement > Table > Add Entry to add a new indication to the table.
Go to File > Report > Build to create and display a report.
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Additional Features
Shortcut Improvements
Gain button, Start button, Range button, and Data Cursor button
1 ( )

2 ABC
3 DEF

+/- /#%
A new popup dialog box for the Gain, Start, Range and Data Cursor shortcuts allows values to be modied
without having to change the menu being used. This popup dialog box appears in the top-left corner of the
screen and allows the value to be changed by using the scroll knob or the alphanumeric keypad.
Cursor button
7 PQRS
The Cursor shortcut allows toggling between each cursor of the selected view and allows each view to be
quickly moved, one-by-one, using the new popup dialog box mentioned above.
Gate button
5 JKL
The Gate shortcut also toggles between the position parameters of each gate and displays the new popup dia-
log box mentioned above to modify the value.
Zoom button
0 CLR
The Zoom shortcut is now available. This new shortcut allows zooming in/out of the box zone created with the
cursors of the selected view.
Go to Measurement > Cursors > View to select the current view of the Cursor shortcut.
Go to Display > Zoom > View to select the current view of the Zoom shortcut.
Overlay Setup
The Overlay submenu has been redesigned in order to allow a greater versatility for your display preferences:
Independent on/off display indicators for law number, angle, legs, reference amplitude line, grid, weld overlay, and cursors.
Independent gate display list for A only, A and B, A and I, or All display.
Go to Display > Overlay to set up your indicator display preferences.
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UT Display Mode
True Depth mode
In true Depth mode, the gates and the cursors are in cartesian mode and rulers are available only with a distance unit (mm or in). Two
depth display types are available in this mode: one base on the UT range of all the focal law (All) and the second base on the UT range
of the current focal law (Current Law).
All display type in True Depth mode Current Law display type in True Depth mode
Sound Path mode
In Sound Path mode, the gates and the cursors are in polar mode and rulers are available in both time (us) and distance (mm or in) unit.
Sound Path mode
Uncorrected mode
In Uncorrected mode, there is not volumetric display correction apply on the S-scan view. Indeed, each focal law is display next to
the other. The X ruler of the S-scan is the UT sound path and the Y ruler simply represents the number of each focal law. In this mode,
rulers are available in both time (us) and distance (mm or in.) unit.
Uncorrected mode
Go to Display > Properties > Select = All to change the UT display mode
MXU-M-2.1-WELD Software on an Automated Module
The manual weld inspection software (MXU-M-2.1-WELD) can also be used with an OmniScan MX that has a 16:128 or 32:128 module.
The user has only to install both the MXU and the MXU-M software applications on the CompactFlash (CF) card and to select the appro-
priate menu at the OmniScan startup.
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Phased Array Weld Probe Series
As a world leader in PA probe manufacturing, Olympus NDT has once again proved its superior applications knowledge with the
introduction of the all new Weld Probe Series. Addressing multiple opportunities for improvement, this new series raises our best-selling
A1 and A2 probes to a new level. Every aspect of the probes has been examined and optimized for more inspection possibilities and a
more ergonomic design. The smaller housing and wedge footprint allow closer access to the feature being inspected for a better beam
coverage. In addition, the improved ergonomics makes the probe more comfortable to hold during manual inspection. As explained in
this application guide, the OmniScan M is ideally suited for manual weld inspection because of its affordable price and its simplicity of
use. To perform a single-channel scan inspection, the best probes in the phased array Weld Probe Series to use with the M unit are the
following:
5L16-A10
5L64-A12
DGS Phased Array Probe (2L8-DGS and 4L8-DGS)
AWS Phased Array Probe (2.25L16-AWS)
Of course, the advanced OmniScan MX modules can also be used for manual inspection, even though they offer more advanced featu-
res. In fact, the advanced modules have the signicant advantages of allowing more elements for the probe aperture and a multiple-chan-
nel scan inspection. The following two probes maximize the OmniScan MX module capabilities:
5L32-A11
10L32-A10
How to Select Phased Array Probes
The following table explains the advantages of using each one of the probes for manual weld inspection (with any type of module from
the OmniScan product line).
Weld Probe Series Typical applications and advantages
5L16-A10 Designed for use in the material thickness range of
5 mm to 50 mm (shear wave carbon steel) for high-
resolution detection and sizing
Maximum aperture of 10 mm (equivalent to 10 mm x
10 mm, 5 MHz conventional UT probe)
Replaces the 5L16-A1 probe
For use with any type of module for single-channel
sectorial scans inspection
10L32-A10 Designed for use in the material thickness range of
5 mm to 50 mm (shear wave carbon steel) for high-
resolution detection and sizing
Maximum aperture of 10 mm (equivalent to 10 mm x
10 mm, 10 MHz conventional UT probe)
Ideal for use with a 32:32 or 32:128 module for
single-channel sectorial-scan inspections
5L32-A11 Designed for use in the material thickness range of
5 mm to 200 mm (shear wave carbon steel) for high-
resolution detection and sizing
Maximum aperture of 20 mm (equivalent to 20 mm x
10 mm, 5 MHz conventional UT probe)
Ideally, the 5L32-A11 is used with a 32:32 or 32:128
module, replacing the use of the 5L64-A1 probe for
single-channel sectorial-scan inspections
In some cases, can also be used for small single-
channel linear-scan inspections, with any type of
module
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Weld Probe Series Typical applications and advantages
5L64-A12 Designed for use in the material thickness range of
5 mm to 100 mm (shear wave carbon steel) for high-
resolution detection and sizing
Maximum aperture of 20 mm (equivalent to 20 mm x
10 mm, 5 MHz conventional UT probe)
Replaces the 5L64-A2 probe
Used with the M modules for single-channel sectorial
or linear-scan inspections
Used with the advanced modules for multiple-
channel sectorial and linear scan inspections
2L8-DGS Performs DGS inspections using phased array
technology
Maximum aperture of 8 mm (footprint equivalent
to the Panametrics-NDT AM2X-8x9-XX, 2 MHz
conventional UT probe)
Integrated wedge design
Fullls DGS code requirements
4L16-DGS Performs DGS inspections using phased array
technology
Maximum aperture of 8 mm (footprint equivalent
to the Panametrics-NDT AM2X-8x9-XX, 4 MHz
conventional UT probe)
Integrated wedge design
Fullls DGS code requirements
2.25L16-AWS Performs AWS inspections using phased array
technology.
Maximum aperture of 20 mm (equivalent to 20 mm x
20 mm, 2 MHz conventional UT probe)
Fullls AWS code requirements
Disclaimer
This document was prepared with particular attention to usage to ensure the accuracy of the information contained therein. It corresponds
to the version of the products manufactured prior to the printing date. There may, however, be some differences between the catalog and
the products if the products have been modied thereafter.
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