Cordex UT5000 User manual

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Ref. ID 5001, Rev. C
UT5000 Intrinsically Safe
Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge
USER GUIDE
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CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION
1
OVERVIEW
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Carefully unpack your UT5000 and ensure that you
have the following items:
Intrinsically Safe Thickness Gauge
• UT5000 Intrinsically Safe Thickness Gauge
• Hard Carry Case
• 1 x Probe
• USB Communication Cable
• Battery
• Wrist Strap
Congratulations on your purchase of a CorDEX Instruments UT5000 Intrinsically Safe
Thickness Gauge with CorDEX CONNECT.
The UT5000 measures material thickness for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and
Predictive Maintenance (Pdm) on pipelines and fixed equipment within hazardous
locations. UT5000 is a next-generation tester packed with proven technologies:
CorDEX CONNECT uses RFID + Software to tag measurements with their location
then organizes the data, giving the engineer a view of the pipeline at any specific
location.
The unique corrosion mode option helps identify spots of thinning.
MultiECHO™ technology improves accuracy on uneven surfaces; onboard memory
stores up to 1000 readings.
Echo-Echo mode allows accurate measurements through paint or other protective
coatings.
Designed for rugged environments, the shock-resistant skin protects the 3.1 inch colour
screen and has easy-to-feel, raised buttons. The dual-element, 4MHz transducer is
adjustable up to 8Hz with accuracy of +/- 0.05mm.
• Couplant Gel
1. INTRODUCTION 1
Overview 1
Package Contents 1
2. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
UT5000 2
Front View 2
Display 3
3. GETTING STARTED 4
Inserting the Battery 4
Connecting the Probe 5
Turning the Power On/Off 5
Calibration/Zeroing 5
4. REGISTERING YOUR UT5000 6
Connecting the UT5000 6
Installing the UT5000 Mini App 6
Registration 7
5. TAKING MEASUREMENTS 8
Using the Probe 8
Pulse Echo Modes 8
Setting the Mode 9
Selecting Material Velocity 10
Taking a Measurement 11
6. RFID TAG SETUP 12
Tag Alias
Detecting a Tag
Tag Setup
12
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Material Velocity 12
Set Up Alarms 12
7. TRANSDUCER SETUP 13
Pulse Frequency 13
Transducer Select 13
Multi Echo 13
Probe Zero Built In 13
Probe Zero/Cal Double 13
Measure Material Velocity 13
8. GAUGE SETUP 14
Date Format 14
Sleep Timer 14
Units 14
9. VIEWING DATA 15
Stored Measurements 15
Reset Basic Gauge Setup 15
Handedness 14
10. USING THE MINI APP 16
• RFID tags
Top/Back View 2
11. TECHNICAL INFORMATION 18
Starting the Mini App 16
Adding/Deleting Materials 16
Adding/Editing/Deleting Tags 16
Gauge Setup 16
Get Readings 17
Echo-Echo Mode 9 Clear Readings 17
Ref. ID 5001, Rev. C

Shock-resistant skin
RFID Reader
Keypad buttons
Power button
Probe
Calibration disc
1
2
3
4
5
6
USB port
7
Desk stand
8
Probe connectors
9
* Battery compartment
beneath deskstand and
shock resistant skin.
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2. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR UT5000
1 2 3
5
4
RFID detect/ID
Measurement
Key function
1
2
3
4
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Battery level meter
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Measurements
ALARMS
Max
MEAS
PWR VIEW SETUP
SCAN
VEL
FREQ
ALARM
Min
3.2mm
6.0mm
Pulse rate: 8Hz
Material: From List Alumin
Velocity: 6229m/s
4.2mm
Min 3.8mm
Max 5.2mm
Ave 4.2mm
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Settings
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Measurements
ALARMS
Max
MEAS
PWR VIEW SETUP
SCAN
VEL
FREQ
ALARM
Min
3.2mm
6.0mm
Pulse rate: 8Hz
Material: From List Alumin
Velocity: 6229m/s
4.2mm
Min 3.8mm
Max 5.2mm
Ave 4.2mm
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Settings
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5
Key
5
Power button
6
Alarm min/max values
7
Settings:
Pulse rate
Material
Velocity
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FRONT VIEW DISPLAY
TOP/REAR VIEW

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TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF
To switch the UT5000 on or off, press the Power button and hold it down for about
5 seconds.
The UT5000 has an AUTO SLEEP feature: it turns off automatically when the device
has not been operated for a fixed period of time (see page 14). To resume the
operation condition, press any button.
WARNING! ALWAYS USE WITH OUTER ORANGE PROTECTIVE SKIN
FITTED AND NEVER OPEN THE BATTERY OR USB COMPARTMENTS
IN A HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT.
3. GETTING STARTED
The battery compartment is in the rear of the instrument under the orange shock-
resistant protective skin.
To change the battery:
1. Remove the orange shock-resistant protective skin by stretching it over the lower
corners of the unit at the front. It may help to remove the stand from the back and
to open the USB and probe connector covers.
2. Half turn the two screws on the compartment cover and then carefully lift off the
cover.
3. Make sure that the rubber sealing of the cover is not damaged or removed from
the guiding notch.
4. Insert the battery.
5. Replace the battery cover and protective skin.
When exchanging the battery, the memorized parameter and calibration values are
deleted. Therefore, you need to execute a new calibration and enter the relevant
parameters again after exchange of the batteries.
After battery replacement, switch the instrument on/off twice to reset it to a
predefined operating status. All previous settings will be restored to the tester after
connecting to the CorDEX CONNECT™ software, or the UT5000 Mini app.
INSERTING THE BATTERY CONNECTING THE PROBE
The UT5000 has a calibration disc mounted on the front of the unit. To calibrate the
probe:
1. Apply a drop of the supplied couplant (see page 8) to the disk or the probe.
2. Press the probe onto the disc and hold it firmly.
3. Press the SETUP key.
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight Transducer Setup; then press the SEL key.
5. Use the arrow keys to highlight Probe zero built in; press the SEL key.
6. After the UT5000 has taken several measurements, press the SEL key.
The unit is now zeroed and ready for use.
CALIBRATION/ZEROING
Press the probe plugs into the connector
sockets on the rear of the UT5000.
It does not matter which way round the
connectors are fitted.
WARNING! ENSURE CORRECT ORIENTATION ACCORDING TO
THE SKETCH ON THE BATTERY COVER TO AVOID INTERNAL
DAMAGE. IRREVOCABLE DAMAGE TO THE SAFETY FUSES WILL
OCCUR; THIS IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY AND THE
DEVICE MUST BE RETURNED TO CORDEX FOR REPAIR.
WARNING! USE ONLY A TADIRON 3.6V LITHIUM THIONYL CHLORIDE
CELL (19.0AH, SL-2780/S). THE USE OF ANY OTHER TYPE OF
BATTERY IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN AND WILL INVALIDATE
CERTIFICATION!
Ref. ID 5001, Rev. C
WARNING! USE ONLY AN APPROVED TRANSDUCER (CORDEX PART NO: EXTC4/10)
WITH THE APPROVED CABLE ( CORDEX PART NO: CDX5000-221) IN ATEX ZONE
ENVIRONMENTS.

4. REGISTERING YOUR UT5000
You can install the UT5000 Mini
App from the supplied CD or by
downloading it from the CorDEX
Instruments website.
Load the CD into your PC and
follow the on-screen
instructions.
Alternatively, download the Mini
App from:
http://miniapps.cordexinstrum
ents.com/UT5000/
Click on the DOWNLOAD
SOFTWARE button to proceed.
The Mini App requires Windows Installer 3.1 and .NET Framework 3.5 SP1. These may already
be present on your PC but, if not, the installer will download and install the necessary files
automatically. This is, however, a 197MB download so it may take some time, depending on
your connection speed. Alternatively, you can install the files from the supplied CD.
INSTALLING THE UT5000 MINI-APP
CONNECTING THE UT5000
Using the supplied USB cable, connect the UT5000 to a PC with a working internet connection.
Windows will detect the connection and display the Found New Hardware prompt. Allow
Windows to search for the appropriate device driver.
REGISTRATION
The UT5000 Mini App starts automatically and prompts you to enter your registration
details. You will need to enter the serial number for your unit. This is shown on the
rating plate on the back of the unit. You can also display the serial number on screen:
1. Press the VIEW button on your UT5000.
2. Press the down arrow to highlight the ABOUT option.
3. Press the SEL button.
Complete the registration form and then click on the Activate button. Registration may
take a few seconds to complete. Following registration, you will have full access to the
application to download data, upload material and gauge settings and RFID
information.
Following installation, you will be able to start the application in future from the Start
menu: select All Programs > CorDEX Instruments > UT5000.
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5. TAKING MEASUREMENTS
USING THE PROBE
The probe face is split into two halves: one half transmits ultrasonic sound waves and the other
half, separated across the centre by a barrier, receives any reflected signals.
The probe measures the thickness of the material directly beneath the probe face. The accuracy
of the measurements depend on good contact with the target material. In particular, you must
ensure that there are no air gaps or pockets between the material and the probe face. To
achieve a good contact, apply a droplet of the couplant gel to the target area and press the
probe firmly onto it. Continue to apply gentle downward pressure to the probe during the
measurements.
Sometimes it can be difficult to obtain good contact with the target material. Be aware that
layers of paint or rust can interfere with the transmission of the ultrasound. For these situations,
the UT5000's EchoEcho technology allows you to measure thicknesses through protective paints
without having to remove the coating.
PULSE ECHO MODES
Continuous Measurement (Corrosion) Mode
In this mode, the gauge continues
to take measurements at the
specified pulse Frequency until
the STOP key is pressed. The
UT5000 averages all valid
measurements while in this mode
storing maximum, minimum and
average values.
Use this mode for basic corrosion
inspection: move the probe slowly
over a 100mm square area and
monitor the maximum and
minimum thickness in the inspected area, along with the average thickness measured.
In Echo-Echo mode, the UT5000
ignores the first echo on the basis
that this results from a reflection
at the paint/material boundary,
and then measures subsequent
echos.
Press the SETUP key.
Use the arrow keys to highlight Measure Type, then press the SEL key.
Use the arrow keys to highlight Pulse Echo or Echo Echo as required, then press the SEL
key.
The pulse frequency determines the rate of repeated measurements. To change the
pulse frequency, press the FREQ key.
For single measurements, choose Single shot.
For continuous measurements, choose from the following options: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8
Hz. Measurements will be taken continuously at the selected rate and continue until
the STOP key is pressed.
ECHO-ECHO MODE
SETTING THE MODE
PULSE FREQUENCY
Single Measurement Mode
The gauge stores a single spot thickness. This is important when inspecting pipeline thickness
in a specific location.
You can configure single mode measurements to include up to four consecutive Tx-pulse
measurements using the Multi-Echo setting (see page 13). The default is one Tx-pulse
measurement.
PAINT
MATERIAL
Transducer
path
The snake-shaped transducer path enables corrosion
to be detected early by using max/min and average
readings taken across the path.
Pulse/Receiver
Initial pulse
Rear
surface
echo
Transducer
T = (V) x (t/2)
T
V
t
where
= the thickness of the part
= the velocity of sound in the test material
= the measured round-trip transit time
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SELECTING MATERIAL VELOCITY
To carry out an accurate measurement, it is important that you provide the UT5000 with
the correct velocity of sound in the medium to be measured. The UT5000 contains a table
of values for the most common materials. For more unusual materials, you may need to
enter the velocity manually.
To change the current material velocity, press the VEL key on the main display.
Use the UP or DOWN keys to choose from the following options:
Material User Defined
Material From List
Having made your choice, press the SEL button to continue.
This option allows you to select a velocity from the UT5000's internal table of predefined
materials (see page 10). You can add materials to the velocity data table using the host
system (UT5000 Mini-App).
To select a new material, use the arrow keys to highlight the required material, then press
the SEL key. The new material and velocity replaces the current selection and, until the
material is changed, all measurements are calculated using the user-defined velocity value.
Use this option to enter material velocity data.
To define a new material:
1. Select UD Material Text.
2. Enter the name of the material you want to define:
Use the arrow keys to highlight the required character, then press the SEL key.
Repeat this procedure until you have entered the full text.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight ACCEPT, then press the SEL key.
4. Select UD Material Velocity.
5. Enter the velocity for the material:
Use the arrow keys to highlight the required digit, then press the SEL key.
Repeat this procedure until you have entered the full value.
6. Use the arrow keys to highlight ACCEPT, then press the SEL key.
The new material and velocity replaces the current selection and, until the material is
changed, all measurements are calculated using the user-defined velocity value.
Material From List
Material User Defined
CAUTION! For user defined data, you are overriding any safety checks within the gauge. If
you attempt to override a preloaded material velocity value, the UT5000 prompts you to
confirm any changes: “Material velocity data mismatch, continue YES/NO”.
Before you take a measurement check that you have:
Fitted the probe (see page 5)
Applied couplant to the target area (see page 8).
Selected the required measurement mode (see page 9).
Chosen the correct material velocity (see page 10).
Zeroed/calibrated the gauge (see page 5).
To take the measurement:
1. If an RFID tag applies to the target area, press the SCAN button. The unit must be
within 5cm of the tag for reliable detection. If a tag is detected, all subsequent
measurements will be associated with the tag. If you have set up the tag with
material and alarm settings, these are displayed by the UT5000.
2. Press the probe onto the target area, attempting to exclude all air at the contact
point.
3. Holding the probe firmly, press the UT5000's MEAS key.
If you have selected a pulse frequency, the UT5000 displays the maximum and
minimum values obtained so far, and the average measurement.
4. Press the STOP key to stop measuring.
If any of the measurements exceed the defined alarm settings for the RFID tag location,
the corresponding alarm setting is displayed with red text.
If you want to store the measured values, press the SAVE key. To download all saved
measurements to a PC, see page 15.
TAKING A MEASUREMENT
5. TAKING MEASUREMENTS (continued)
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6. RFID TAG SETUP 7. TRANSDUCER SETUP
DETECTING A TAG
TAG SETUP
TAG ALIAS
MATERIAL VELOCITY
SETUP ALARMS
TAG POINTS
Position the UT5000 so that the cutout area on the top of the unit is within 5cm of the
RFID tag. Press the Scan button. The RFID tag reference number is displayed across the
top of the screen. If this is the first time the UT5000 has detected this tag, it
automatically enters the Tag Alias screen (see below).
To set up the details of the currently detected RFID tag, press SETUP.
Use the arrow keys to highlight Tag Setup, then press the SEL key. The Tag Setup menu
is displayed. Use the arrow keys to highlight one of the following options, then press
the SEL key:
Edit Tag Alias
Material Velocity
Setup Alarms
Tag Points
You can also set up RFID tag information through the UT5000 mini app (see page 16).
Use the on-screen keyboard to define the name of the RFID Tag.
Use the arrow keys to highlight the required character, then press the SEL key.
Repeat this procedure until you have entered the full name.
Use the arrow keys to highlight ACCEPT, then press the SEL key.
Select a predefined material and velocity from the UT5000's internal table or define
your own. The value will be assigned to the RFID Tag.
This procedure has been described on page 10.
To set alarms for thickness measurements at this RFID Tag, highlight the Low or High
alarm option, then press the SEL key.
Use the arrow keys to highlight the required digit, then press the SEL key.
Repeat this procedure until you have entered the full value.
Use the arrow keys to highlight ACCEPT, then press the SEL key.
The ALARM key on the main display provides a shortcut to this menu option.
Use the arrow keys to highlight the number of measurements (1-9) to be stored for
each RFID Tag, then press the SEL key.
PULSE FREQUENCY
TRANSDUCER SELECT
MULTI ECHO
PROBE ZERO BUILT IN
PROBE ZERO/CAL DOUBLE
MEASURE MATERIAL VELOCITY
The pulse frequency determines the rate of repeated measurements. To change the
pulse frequency:
Press the FREQ key, or
Press the SETUP key. Use the arrow keys to highlight Pulse Frequency, then press the
SEL key.
Choose from the following options:
Single shot
The UT5000 takes one measurement.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 Hz
Measurements are taken continuously at the selected rate and continue until the STOP
key is pressed.
Identify the type of transducer probe, e.g. 4MHz transducer.
The Multi Echo option allows averaging of individual measurements for greater
accuracy on uneven surfaces.
Choose from the following options:
Off
2,3 or 4
Use the arrow keys to highlight the required option then press the SEL key.
Select this option to calibrate/zero the probe using the UT5000's built-in calibration
disc (see page 5).
Use this option to carry out a custom, two block, calibration.
Select this option to estimate the material velocity for a sample of known thickness.
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NEVER OPEN THE BATTERY OR USB COMPARTMENTS
IN A HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT.
9. VIEWING DATA
8. GAUGE SETUP
To display the Gauge Setup menu, press SETUP. Then, use the arrow keys to highlight
Gauge Setup and press the SEL key.
Choose from the following options:
Date Format
Sleep Timer
Units
Handedness
Use the arrow keys to highlight the required option, then press the SEL key.
Choose from the following formats:
YYYY/MM/DD
MM/DD/YYYY
MM/DD/YYYY
The time and date are updated automatically whenever you connect to the UT5000
mini app, CorDEX CONNECT or to CorDEX CAMS. Time and Date cannot be set
manually.
To save power, the UT5000 will switch off after the specified period of inactivity.
Choose the time period: 1min, 2min, 3min, 4min or 5min.
Choose whether the UT5000 uses and displays metric or imperial units.
Choose whether the main functions of the UT5000 use the buttons on the left or right
side. The “handedness” setting refers to the hand used by the operator to hold the
device. For example, if the operator holds the device in their right hand, a ‘right’
handedness setting ensures that the main functions of the UT5000 are operated by
buttons on the left side of the unit.
You can also set the Date Format and Sleep Timer using the UT5000 mini app.
DATE FORMAT
SLEEP TIMER
UNITS
HANDEDNESS
To view stored data, press the VIEW key on the main display.
Select STORED DATA, then press the SEL key.
Choose from the following options:
Stored Measurements
Reset Basic Gauge Setup
Data is listed for each registered RFID Tag in the following format:
RFID Tag
Tag Alias
Material, source and name, e.g. From List: Alumin
Vel: Material velocity
Min: Minimum measurement
Max: Maximum measurement
Mea: Average measured value
Date: date of last measurement
Time: time of last measurement
Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through saved measurements.
Select this option to restore the factory default gauge settings, for example, Pulse
Frequency. Tag and material information is not affected.
STORED MEASUREMENTS
RESET BASIC GAUGE SETUP
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STARTING THE MINI APP
Connect your PC to the gauge using the supplied cable. Run the UT5000 miniapp by
choosing:
Start > All Programs > CorDEX Instruments > UT5000
The following functions are accessed in the USB mode:
Adding/editing material velocity information
Adding/editing RFID tag information
Editing gauge settings (date format and sleep timer period)
Download saved measurements
ADDING/EDITING/DELETING MATERIALS
ADDING/EDITING/DELETING TAGS
GAUGE SETUP
To add a new material, type its Name, enter a Velocity (m/s) and then click on the
Add/Edit button.
To edit the information for an existing material, select it in the list and then change
the name and velocity as required. Click on the Add/Edit button.
To delete an existing material, select it in the list and click on the Delete button.
To edit an existing tag, select its alias in the list and change the RFID Alias, Alarm
Settings, Pulse/Echo to Echo and Multipoint Tag settings as required.
To apply a material to the tag, select it in the Materials list and then click on the Grab
button.
To add a new tag, type its RFID Code and then amend the RFID Alias, Alarm Settings,
Pulse/Echo to Echo and Multipoint Tag settings as required.
To delete an existing tag, select it in the RFID alias list and click on the Delete button.
You can use the Mini App to change the Date Format and to set the Sleep Time. You can
also edit these parameters through the Setup menu (see page 14).
Date Format Choose from the following Date Formats:
DD/MM/YYYY
MM/DD/YYYY
YYYY/MM/DD
Sleep Timer To save power, the UT5000 will switch off after the specified period of
inactivity. Choose the time period: 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 minutes.
GET READINGS
CLEAR READINGS
To download all saved readings in CSV file format:
1. Choose the units for downloaded data using the Download In options buttons:
Microns, MM or Inches.
2. Select the Open downloaded data for viewing? check box if you want to view
downloaded data in the PC’s default application for viewing CSV files (see note
below).
2. Click on the Get Readings button. Readings are stored in the
My Documents > CorDEX Instruments > UT Gauge data files folder.
Click on the Clear Readings button to delete readings from the gauge.
Note. To use this option you need to enable the appropriate options in Windows
To view the settings on your PC:
1. Open Windows Explorer and select: Tools > Folder Options > File Types.
2. Scroll down to and select CSV.
3. Click on the Change button to associate an application and choose how the file opens.
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10. USING THE MINI-APP
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Item Description
Certification ATEX and IECEx Certified for Ex ib IIC T4 Gb /
Ex ibD IIIB T200˚C Db hazardous areas
Memory
Stores up to 1000 measurements
Screen 3.1” RGB TFT colour screen with backlight
Right/left handed set up
Material Velocity Selection Preloaded via Drop-Down menu, or
user defined.
Transducer Dual Element
Pulse Rate Standard transmit pulse rate of 4Hz
Adjustable from single shot up to 8Hz
Receiver Bandwidth 1MHz to 15MHz (-3dB points)
Frequency 4MHz, 3mm up to 100mm
+/- 0.05mm
Accuracy
RFID Tag Reader
Battery Details
Interface USB connector
3.6V Lithium Thionyl Chloride Cell
(19.0Ah, SL-2780/S,
CorDEX Part No: CDX5000-327)
Dimensions (excluding battery) 160mm (W) x 215mm (H) x 63mm (D)
Weight 930g (without probe)
11. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Operating Temperature -10 to +50°C
Operates with 13.54MHz passive tags
Detection range up to 5cm
Supports ISO/IEC 15693-2, ISO/IEC 18000-3
tag formats
100 hours continuous operation with
back light restrictions
Low battery warning
Ref. ID 5001, Rev. C

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