DRC D 1000LF User manual

D 1000LF
Ultrasonic Flaw Detector
Operation Manual
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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 DRC (hereinafter referred to as DRC) 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 DRC 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
DRC 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 DRC
service personnel.
DRC 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, DRC will, at its option, repair
or replace them without charge, FOB the nearest DRC Service Center. Our policy is to accept only
prepaid shipments to our authorized service centers.
DRC makes no other warranty of any kind whatsoever and are no implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. DRC 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 DRC hereunder.
DRC 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, DRC recommends that our electronic equipment be calibrated at the end of its
one year warranty period and every 12 months thereafter.

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!
WARNING:
•According to EN 55022 standard, the ultrasonic flaw
detector D1000 meets requirements for class A only!
•User shall undertake necessary measurements,
if reception interferences occurs.
•Power supply adapter SYS 1319-2005 shall be used for
Li-Ion battery charging only – 3,6 V DC 16 Ah. Do not use
this power supply adapter during testing.

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Contents
1. D 1000 Introduction.......................................................................................... 10
1.1 General Description................................................................................................10
1.2 Unpacking ..............................................................................................................11
1.3 Operating Environment...........................................................................................11
1.4 Power Requirements..............................................................................................11
1.5 Language Setting ...................................................................................................11
1.6 Default Settings......................................................................................................11
1.7 Top Panel Connectors............................................................................................12
2. Specifications................................................................................................... 13
2.1 Connectors and Communication Ports....................................................................14
3. Keyboard Description...................................................................................... 15
3.1 Power Button..................................................................................................15
3.2 Escape Key....................................................................................................16
3.3 Execution Keys...............................................................................................16
3.4 Display Freeze ...............................................................................................16
3.5 Display Brightness..........................................................................................17
3.6 Save Setup / Picture (Diskette Key)................................................................18
3.6.1 Save Setup..................................................................................................................... 18
3.6.2 Save Picture (Screenshot) .............................................................................................19
3.7 Load Setup / Picture.......................................................................................20
3.7.1 Load Setup ..................................................................................................................... 20
3.7.2 Load Picture ................................................................................................................... 20
3.8 Quick Save Picture(Screenshot).....................................................................21
3.9 Zoom..............................................................................................................21
3.10 Help / Special Mode Menu..............................................................................22
3.11 Lock................................................................................................................23
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4. Menu Description............................................................................................. 24
4.1 Basic Menu.............................................................................................................24
4.1.1 GATE >--< ...................................................................................................................... 25
4.1.2 GATE --< ........................................................................................................................ 26
4.1.3 GATE ^........................................................................................................................... 26
4.1.4 TR MODE – Transmitter/Receiver Mode ....................................................................... 26
4.1.5 PROBE DELAY.............................................................................................................. 27
4.1.6 DISPLAY DELAY............................................................................................................ 27
4.1.7 GAIN............................................................................................................................... 27
4.1.8 STEP G .......................................................................................................................... 27
4.1.9 FILTER ........................................................................................................................... 28
4.1.10 VOLTAGE....................................................................................................................... 28
4.1.11 VELOCITY...................................................................................................................... 28
4.1.12 RANGE........................................................................................................................... 28
4.2 HW_SET Menu.......................................................................................................29
4.2.1 BANDWIDTH.................................................................................................................. 29
4.2.2 AVERAGING .................................................................................................................. 29
4.2.3 DETECTOR.................................................................................................................... 29
4.2.4 TR MODE....................................................................................................................... 29
4.2.5 P.WIDTH ........................................................................................................................ 29
4.2.6 ATT................................................................................................................................. 30
4.2.7 DAMP ............................................................................................................................. 30
4.2.8 PRF ................................................................................................................................ 30
4.2.9 SPIKE/BURST................................................................................................................ 31
4.2.10 P.FREQ .......................................................................................................................... 31
4.3 DAC Menu..............................................................................................................32
4.3.1 GATE >--< ...................................................................................................................... 33
4.3.2 GATE --< ........................................................................................................................ 33
4.3.3 GATE ^........................................................................................................................... 33
4.3.4 TR MODE [BW-K1 / BW / DSR / SDH (grey)]................................................................33
4.3.5 PROBE DELAY.............................................................................................................. 33
4.3.6 GAIN............................................................................................................................... 34
4.3.7 STEP G .......................................................................................................................... 34
4.3.8 DEL #xx ADD ................................................................................................................. 34
4.3.9 TR.CORR / TRIGGER LINE / AUX LINE #....................................................................34
4.3.10 DAC TYPE...................................................................................................................... 34
4.4 GATES Menu .........................................................................................................35
4.4.1 GATE >--< ...................................................................................................................... 35
4.4.2 GATE --< ........................................................................................................................ 35
4.4.3 GATE ^........................................................................................................................... 35
4.4.4 GATE.............................................................................................................................. 35
4.4.5 GATE #........................................................................................................................... 36
4.4.6 GAIN............................................................................................................................... 37
4.4.7 STEP G .......................................................................................................................... 37
4.4.8 REJECT.......................................................................................................................... 37
4.4.9 THICKNESS................................................................................................................... 37
4.4.10 VELOCITY...................................................................................................................... 37

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4.5 BSCAN Menu.........................................................................................................38
4.5.1.1 GATE >--<.............................................................................................................................. 38
4.5.1.2 GATE --< ................................................................................................................................ 38
4.5.1.3 GATE ^................................................................................................................................... 38
4.5.1.4 TR MODE............................................................................................................................... 38
4.5.1.5 PROBE DELAY...................................................................................................................... 38
4.5.1.6 GAIN....................................................................................................................................... 39
4.5.1.7 BSCAN MAX .......................................................................................................................... 39
4.5.1.8 BSCAN MIN............................................................................................................................ 39
4.5.1.9 THICKNESS........................................................................................................................... 39
4.5.1.10 VELOCITY.............................................................................................................................. 39
4.5.2 BSCAN Modes ............................................................................................................... 40
4.5.3 THICKNESS – Thickness Measuring............................................................................. 41
4.5.3.1 Using GATE 1 only (GATE 2 OFF):........................................................................................ 41
4.5.3.2 Automatic thickness measuring mode with GATE 2 set to THICKNESS AUTO 1P-1P:......... 42
4.5.3.3 Thickness measuring mode with GATE 2 set to THICKNESS 1P-1P:.................................... 42
4.5.4 R-G-B Palette ................................................................................................................. 42
4.5.5 TOFD (BW) – Time Of Flight Diffraction ........................................................................ 43
4.5.5.1 Initializing TOFD Mode........................................................................................................... 43
4.5.5.2 Basic Settings For TOFD Technique...................................................................................... 43
4.5.6 BSCAN data records...................................................................................................... 45
4.6 SETTING Menu......................................................................................................46
4.6.1 GATE >--< ...................................................................................................................... 47
4.6.2 GATE --< ........................................................................................................................ 47
4.6.3 CURVED SURF.............................................................................................................. 47
4.6.4 DIAMETER..................................................................................................................... 47
4.6.5 PROBE DELAY.............................................................................................................. 47
4.6.6 GAIN............................................................................................................................... 48
4.6.7 ANGLE ........................................................................................................................... 48
4.6.8 X-VALUE ........................................................................................................................ 48
4.6.9 THICKNESS................................................................................................................... 48
4.6.10 VELOCITY...................................................................................................................... 48
4.7 DISPLAY Sub-Menu (SETTING) ............................................................................49
4.7.1 LANGUAGE.................................................................................................................... 49
4.7.2 UNITS............................................................................................................................. 49
4.7.3 FILL ................................................................................................................................ 50
4.7.4 GRID............................................................................................................................... 50
4.7.5 BSCAN MODE ............................................................................................................... 50
4.7.6 IRC ................................................................................................................................. 51
4.7.7 IRC RES......................................................................................................................... 51
4.7.8 IRC RATE....................................................................................................................... 51
4.7.9 PROBE BEAM................................................................................................................ 51
4.7.10 ENVELOPE .................................................................................................................... 51
4.8 CURVES Sub-Menu (SETTING).............................................................................52
4.8.1 DGS................................................................................................................................ 52
4.8.2 TCG................................................................................................................................ 52
4.8.3 REF TYPE...................................................................................................................... 52
4.8.4 REF SIZE ....................................................................................................................... 52
4.8.5 ERS DISP....................................................................................................................... 52
4.8.6 ATT COMP..................................................................................................................... 53
4.8.7 DAC INTERP.................................................................................................................. 53
4.8.8 DAC MODE .................................................................................................................... 53
4.8.9 AWS MODE.................................................................................................................... 53
4.8.10 API 5UE.......................................................................................................................... 53

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4.9 PROBE Sub-Menu (SETTING)...............................................................................54
4.9.1 XTAL FREQ.................................................................................................................... 54
4.9.2 XTAL SHAPE ................................................................................................................. 54
4.9.3 Diam eff / WIDTH eff ...................................................................................................... 54
4.9.4 LENGTH eff/ Near Field ................................................................................................. 54
4.9.5 PROBE DELAY.............................................................................................................. 54
4.9.6 GAIN............................................................................................................................... 55
4.9.7 ANGLE ........................................................................................................................... 55
4.9.8 X-VALUE ........................................................................................................................ 55
4.9.9 DELAY LEN.................................................................................................................... 55
4.9.10 DELAY VEL.................................................................................................................... 55
5. Functions of Gates........................................................................................... 56
5.1 GATE 1...................................................................................................................56
5.1.1 Available Modes of GATE 1 ........................................................................................... 56
5.1.2 Standard Functions of GATE 1 ...................................................................................... 56
5.1.3 Functions of GATE 1 with Angle Probes........................................................................57
5.1.4 Functions of GATE 1 with DAC Curve ...........................................................................58
5.1.5 Other Functions of GATE 1............................................................................................ 59
5.2 GATE 2...................................................................................................................60
5.2.1 Available Modes of GATE 2 ........................................................................................... 60
5.2.2 THICKNESS – AUTO 1P-1P.......................................................................................... 60
5.2.3 THICKNESS 1P-1P........................................................................................................ 61
5.2.4 THICKNESS F-F ............................................................................................................ 61
5.2.5 THICKNESS P-P............................................................................................................ 61
5.3 GATE 3...................................................................................................................62
5.3.1 Available Modes of GATE 3 ........................................................................................... 62
5.3.2 Function of GATE 3........................................................................................................ 62
5.4 GATE 4...................................................................................................................63
5.4.1 Available Modes of GATE 4 ........................................................................................... 63
5.4.2 Function of GATE 4........................................................................................................ 63
6. Functions of Analog Output............................................................................ 64
6.1 Analog Output of Thickness Measurement.............................................................64
7. Applications...................................................................................................... 65
7.1 Automatic Thickness Measurement........................................................................65
7.2 Automatic Calibration of Probe Delay and Sound Velocity......................................66
7.3 Distance-Amplitude Correction Function (DAC)......................................................69
7.3.1 General........................................................................................................................... 69
7.3.2 DAC Interpolation Modes (DAC INTERP.).....................................................................69
7.3.3 DAC Modes (DAC MODE).............................................................................................69
7.3.4 Setting of The Reference (Basic) DAC Curve (DAC TYPE 1) .......................................70
7.3.5 Setting of Auxiliary DAC Curves (DAC TYPE 2 to DAC TYPE 5).................................. 71
7.3.6 JIS-DAC.......................................................................................................................... 72
7.3.7 TCG Modes (Time Corrected Gain)............................................................................... 73

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7.4 DGS Function (Distance Gain Size)........................................................................74
7.5 AWS Mode – Evaluation of “d” value acc. to AWS Code.........................................76
7.6 API 5UE Mode – Evaluation of Indications acc. to API 5UE....................................77
7.7 Curved Surface Metric............................................................................................78
7.8 Some Basic Settings for Use of EMAT Probes .......................................................79
7.9 D1000 Synchronization With Another Instrument....................................................80
8. Phased Array (PA) Mode ................................................................................. 81
8.1 Initializing PA Mode................................................................................................81
8.2 PROBE Sub-Menu (SETTING) In Pa Mode............................................................82
8.2.1 PA WEDGE.................................................................................................................... 82
8.2.2 WEDGE FRONT............................................................................................................. 82
8.2.3 Z-OFFSET (ZERO OFFSET) ......................................................................................... 82
8.2.4 WEDGE VEL.................................................................................................................. 82
8.3 PA Mode (Chan ALL)..............................................................................................83
8.4 PA MODE – Chan SEL TX & RX Mode ..................................................................86
8.5 PA MODE – Chan N..M RX ALL TX .......................................................................87
8.6 Weld Geometry Display In PA Mode.......................................................................88
8.6.1 Weld Geometry Selection............................................................................................... 88
8.6.2 Weld Geometry Design .................................................................................................. 89
8.6.3 Weld Geometry Programming........................................................................................ 90
9. Management of Configuration Files (Setups)................................................ 94
10. USB Functions ................................................................................................. 95
10.1 Save Setups To USB Memory Stick .......................................................................95
10.2 Load Setups From USB Memory Stick....................................................................95
10.3 Save Pictures (Screenshots) And Data To USB Memory Stick...............................95
10.4 Load Records From USB Memory Stick .................................................................96
10.5 Firmware Update....................................................................................................97
10.6 Management of User Help......................................................................................99
11. Index................................................................................................................ 100

1. D 1000 Introduction
1.1 General Description
The D1000 has a large number of standard features, high contrast, high resolution
translucent color LCD display (1024×768 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. D 1000 Front Panel
The expanded top panel has seven connectors including two LEMOs for probes
connection (plus one wide connector for PA probe – D1000-PA only) and five special
connectors for synchronization, alarm and analog outputs, encoder (IRC) connection,
USB and power connector.
Notwithstanding of its of its digital signal processing, the D1000 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 D1000 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 D1000 is designed as a portable instrument, and 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 D 1000, which allows the
instrument to be operated from the Li-Ion battery or from AC line power in the range
of 100-240 Volts at a line frequency of 50 to 60 Hz.
1.5 Language Setting
Set the operation interface language either:
•by depressing the key and then select desired language by depressing
yellow execution key just under LANG X ; or
•by depressing yellow execution key just under SETTING (colour will change to
green SETTING ) then DISPLAY →DISPLAY and control keys next to the
LANGUAGE on the screen.
1.6 Default Settings
The default settings of the instrument may be restored any time simply by depressing
key, then SETUPS →DEFAULT and confirm YES .
All special functions will be set OFF and the instrument will operate in the BASIC
mode. Then select the TR MODE (see 4.1.4. TR MODE – Transmitter/Receiver
Mode), unlock the HW_SET (see 4.1. Basic Menu) and check initial settings.
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1.7 Top Panel Connectors
Seven external connectors are provided on the D1000 top panel (refer to Figures 2a,
2b).
Single element probe
Dual element probe
Pulser (OUT) Receiver (IN)
Figure 2a. D 1000-SF – Top Panel
Two standard LEMO connectors are used for probes connection.
Single element probeDual element probe
Pulser (OUT) Receiver (IN)
PA probe
Figure 2b. D 1000-PA – Top Panel

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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, Half-wave+, Half-wave-, Full-wave
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 µs to 4800.00 µs
Display Delay Range -8.50 µs to 4774.69 µs
(-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 90°in 0.1°increments
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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2.1 Connectors and Communication Ports
Note: We strongly recommend to use original cables from DRC for all
connectors.
T – Transmitter (Pulser).
R – Receiver.
ANALOG OUT (for details see 6. Functions of Analog Output):
- TTLout: - synchronization pulses output with positive
logic; can be used for generator
synchronization during calibration, or for
synchronization of two D1000 instruments;
- AOUT2: - voltage 0-BSCAN_MAX as measured
thickness with Gate2: working, voltage
mapping is made by BSCAN MAX value;
- logic info about echo presence within Gate1,
when Gate1 is set to to ON+A/TTL;
- amplitude of echo in Gate1, when Gate1 is set
to ON+AUX and Gate2 is OFF;
- AOUT1: - voltage 0-2.7V as relative info about position
of echo flank in Gate1 or in Gate4 with
EchoStart+AUX;
- TxD: - transmitted data from D1000 (pin 2 on
CANON9F);
- RxD: - received data (pin 3 on CANON9F);
- GND: - ground (pin 5 on CANON9F).
MUX – for future options.
MULTI – primarily for Encoder (IRC) connection,
servers as SYNC input.
USB
POWER
General
Dimensions 224×188×37 mm
Display Color TFT 99×30 mm (1024×768 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
GND
+5V
C
A
B
GND
TTLout
AOUT2
AOUT1
R x D
T x D

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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
Quick Save
Picture
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
instrument’s 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.
NOTE: Long depressing the button will switch OFF the instrument, without
saving last settings conditions.

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3.2 Escape Key
Within the Basic MENU, after 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 – the instrument will be switched OFF with saving last settings conditions;
-CANCEL – return to the previous operation mode.
Within any other menu, 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.
Esc
Esc
Esc

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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.

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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_0contains SET_01x
to SET_09x, GROUP 1contains 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
9. 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.
NOTES: The actual setup number (setup position) is displayed above the
“SET_XXx”, if t had been saved previously.
Depressing yellow keys below the STORE SETUP ? will trigger ERASE
SETUP ? , enabling erase any of 6 setups.

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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 grey 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;
-PREFIX key – enables to add a prefix with automatic timestamp to the file name;
the last PREFIX value is maintained in the memory for the next picture until
switching the instrument OFF, i.e. for next pictures simply depress KEEP , then
pictures, data and setups will be saved as “Pxx_PREFIX_timestamp.*”;
-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.
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 timestamp (YYMMDDhhmmss), or may be renamed.
The complete display content (“frozen” picture) will be saved in .png format to
the chosen picture group. At the same time all actual setup parameters will
be saved (*.stp file), with A-scan in digital form (*.dat file 1024 max. values
for FW waveform and 2048 max.-min. pairs for RF waveform – for research
purposes or for import to Excel). If BSCAN had been activated, then last
measured data will be saved as well (*.txt file).
Last condition INV B/W /INV B/W is remembered only until switching the
instrument OFF. The default condition is without inversion.
For quick save picture the key may be used as well – see 3.8.

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3.7 Load Setup / Picture
3.7.1 Load Setup
The complete settings of the instrument may be loaded from the memory:
●depress the key – RECALL SETUP? menu will be displayed with available setups
within the actual setup group;
●depress the key, if you need to select the setup group – GROUP 0 to GROUP 9
(see 9. Management of Configuration Files (Setups)), and/or
●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_011to SET_016for SET_01x, SET_021to SET_026for 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 picture from the list within actual group (in
alphabetical order) will be displayed on the screen with special menu:
NOTE: If the EXPORT function had not been set to EXPORT OFF (see 3.10)
during saving picture, then all settings in text format may be displayed by
depressing the key. Next depressing of key will return to the
screenshot display.
-<<.. 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 a picture or group of pictures to the USB port (USB flash
memory stick shall be connected before depressing this key)
-D1000->USB ? menu will be displayed with options for actual picture
“Picture_Name” , actual group P0X_*.* or all groups P01..P09 ;
-..>> key – go to the next picture within the actual group.
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