GE Phasor CV User manual

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Phasor XS™
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Thank you for choosing the Phasor for your ultrasonic inspection tasks.
This operating manual covers the full range of potential operation for the Phasor XS--Phased array
operation and conventional ultrasonic operation.
You may have chosen Phasor for its conventional channel capabilities only, and may not have pur-
chased any of the phased array functions. Conventional channel operation instruction begins with
Chapter 4 and continues in Chapter 5.
This manual covers all operation modes because your Phasor supports all of these functions at time
of delivery, and can be optionally upgraded at any time with a simple transaction. GE Inspection
Technologies or any of its authorized agents world wide can guide you through this process.
Phasor is sold in three configurations:
Phasor CV Includes Single channel ultrasonic operation only (Chapters 4 and 5).
Phasor 16/16 Single channel ultrasonic operation plus 16 channel ultrasonic phased array
operation. (Chapters 1-7)
Phasor XS 16/64 Single channel ultrasonic operation plus 16/64 configuration of phased
array operation. This optional level also includes TOP VIEW, referenced in
Chapter 8 of the manual. (Chapters 1-8)
Version 2.0 and higher of the Phasor main operating code can be upgraded by using the built in
upgrade tool residing in the CONFIG menu.The serial number of your instrument appears in the first
function of the CODE submenu. Depending on the option level you choose, a factory supplied code is
provided that allows instant field upgrade.
Options can be purchased through our customer care representative or through our authorized global
agents and offices. Contact your local GEIT supplier for more details.
Phased array inspection technology is an exciting advancement which allows for better detection
probability and increased productivity.

Contents
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Contents
1. Phased Array Operation—Keypad,
Menus, and Displays .......................................7
1.1 Supplying Power ....................................................7
1.2 Powering On and Off the Instrument ...................8
1.3 Keypad and Knob Features...................................8
1.4 Home Menu and Functions.............................9
1.5 Display Screen Features (Phased Array)...........12
1.6 Startup Mode ........................................................13
1.7 Software Updates ................................................13
2. Setting Up for Phased Array
Measurement..................................................15
2.1 Language, Units of Measurement, Date,
and Time................................................................15
2.2 Display Appearance.............................................16
2.3 Installing a Phased Array Probe .........................17
2.3.1 Connecting a Probe................................ 17
2.3.2 Configuring the Instrument for a
Phased Array Probe................................ 18
2.3.3 Inputting Wedge-Related Information .. 19
2.4 Inputting Test-Piece Properties .........................20
2.5 Defining the Scan Parameters ...........................23
2.6 Defining the Ultrasonic Characteristics
of the Displayed Scan ............................................25
2.6.1 LEG Setting to Control the Scan
Range....................................................... 25
2.6.2 Setting the Display Delay....................... 25
2.6.3 Defining the Display’s Starting Point.... 25
2.7 Pulser and Receiver Settings for Phased
Array Operation ...................................................26
2.7.1 Setting the Pulser Voltage Level
(UT-PULSER-VOLTAGE) ......................... 26
2.7.2 Selecting the Pulser Width
(UT-PULSER-WIDTH) .............................. 27
2.7.3 Specifying the Receiver Frequency
(UT-RECEIVER-FREQUENCY) ............... 27
2.7.4 Selecting a Rectification Mode
(UT-RECEIVER-ASCAN RECTIFY)......... 27
2.8 Managing Gates for Phased Array
Operation .............................................................28
2.8.1 Positioning Gates ................................... 28
2.8.2 Selecting the TOF-Detection Method.... 30
2.8.3 Setting Gate Logic ................................. 30
2.8.4 Configure the Gate to Ignore or
Accept Off-Screen Triggers
(DISPLAY-RESULTS2-GATE SHAPE) .... 30
2.8.5 Assign TTL Output / Alarm Indication
Light to a Gate
(DISPLAY-RESULTS2-TTL #1)................ 30
2.9 Calibrating the Instrument /
Probe Combination ..............................................31
2.9.1 Performing a Quick Calibration ............ 31
3. Operating in Phased Array Mode .................33
3.1 Selecting the Displayed View
(Phased Array)......................................................33
3.2 Displaying Results (Phased Array).....................34
3.3 Controlling A-Scan Orientation and
Beam Cursor Position .........................................36
3.4 Operating in Freeze Mode (Phased Array).........38
3.5 Setting the Gain (Phased Array) .........................38
3.6 Operating in TCG Mode (Phased Array).............41
3.6.1 Recording the TCG Reference Points... 42
3.6.2 Selecting Beam-Groups of Interest
During the TCG Recording Process ..... 44
3.6.3 Applying Incremental Gain to
Beam Groups During the Recording
Process.................................................... 44
3.6.4 Manually Imputing TCG Points ............. 44
3.6.5 Editing TCG Points ................................. 45
4. Conventional Operation: Menu
System, Keypad, and Displays.....................47
4.1 Supplying Power ..................................................47
4.2 Powering On and Off the Instrument ................48
4.3 Keypad and Knob Features.................................48
4.4 Home Menu, Eval Menus, and Functions .........48
4.5 Display Screen Features (Conventional) ...........53
4.6 Initial Instrument Setup .......................................53
4.6.1 Language, Units of Measurement,
Date, and Time ........................................ 54
4.6.2 Display Appearance ............................... 56
4.7 Installing a Conventional Probe ........................56

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4.7.1 Connecting a Conventional Probe ........ 56
4.7.2 Configuring the Instrument to Match
the Probe Type ........................................ 56
4.7.3 Adjusting the Pulser Repetition
Frequency (PRF) ..................................... 57
4.7.4 Selecting a Rectification Mode ............. 58
4.7.5 Setting the Pulser Voltage or
Energy Level ........................................... 59
4.7.6 Setting the A-Scan REJECT Level......... 59
4.8 Adjusting the A-Scan (Conventional).................59
4.8.1 Setting the A-Scan Range ...................... 59
4.8.2 Setting the Display Delay....................... 60
4.9 Calibrating the Instrument ..................................60
4.9.1 Pre-calibration Check List ..................... 60
4.9.2 Using AUTOCAL to Calibrate the
Instrument ............................................... 60
4.10 Using the Calibration Reminder Alarm.............61
4.11 Activating Instrument Upgrades .......................62
5. Making Conventional Measurements ..........63
5.1 Configuring the A and B-Gates...........................63
5.1.1 Positioning Gates ................................... 64
5.1.2 Selecting the TOF-Detection Method.... 65
5.1.3 Setting Gate Alarms and Outputs ......... 65
5.2 Using Angle Beam Probes and the
TRIG Menu ............................................................66
5.2.1 Setting Angle Beam Probe
Characteristics ....................................... 67
5.2.2 Indicating Leg with Color....................... 67
5.3 Displaying Measured Results ............................67
5.4 Saving the Instrument Configuration
in a Data Set..........................................................69
5.5 Locking the Gain Rotary Knob ...........................69
5.6 Setting the Gain....................................................69
5.6.1 Changing the Gain-Adjustment
Increment (dB STEP) .............................. 69
5.6.2 Setting the User-Defined Gain Step
(SETUP-GAIN-USER GAIN STEP).......... 69
5.7 Freezing the A-Scan Display...............................70
5.8 DAC/TCG EVALUATION MODE ...........................70
5.9 Using DAC ...........................................................71
5.9.1 Recording the DAC Curve...................... 71
5.9.2 Working with DAC .................................. 71
5.10 Using TCG...........................................................72
5.10.1 Generating the TCG Reference
Curve........................................................ 72
5.10.2 Working with TCG................................. 73
5.11 Adjusting DAC or TCG Display
and Adding Offsets ............................................73
5.12 Editing and Deleting DAC and
TCG Reference Points .....................................74
5.13 Deleting a DAC Curve or
TCG Reference Points .....................................74
5.14 DGS Evaluation Mode........................................74
5.14.1 Specifying a Probe and Preparing
to Record the Reference Echo .............. 75
5.14.2 Record the Reference Echo that
Defines the DGS Curve .......................... 76
5.14.3 Display and Adjust the DGS Curve ....... 77
5.14.4 Evaluating Results in DGS Mode ......... 78
5.14.5 Locks, Error Messages.......................... 78
5.14.6 Validity of the DGS Method ................... 78
5.15 dB REF Evaluation Mode...................................78
5.16 AWS D1.1 Weld Rating Evaluation Mode ........79
5.17 JISDAC Evaluation Mode .................................81
5.17.1 Recording the JISDAC Curve ............... 82
5.17.2 Working with DAC.................................. 82
5.17.3 Deleting a JISDAC Curve ...................... 83
6. Storing Data Sets and Generating
Reports ...........................................................85
6.1 Data Set Files........................................................85
6.1.1 Creating Data Set Files........................... 86
6.1.2 Editing Active Files................................. 86
6.2 Recalling Existing Data Sets...............................87
6.3 Deleting (CLEARING) Existing Data Sets ..........87
6.4 Creating a Memo ..................................................87
6.5 Creating a Report Header ...................................87
6.6 Generating a Report.............................................88
6.7 Outputting via the RS-232 Serial Port
or Seven-Pin LEMO Connector...........................89
7. Technical Specifications ................................91
7.1 Physical Specifications .......................................91
7.2 Phased Array / Conventional Channel
Specifications.......................................................92
7.3 Environmental Tests ............................................93
7.4 Phased Array Probes ..........................................93
8. Working in TOP View
(Optional Feature)..........................................95

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8.1 Preparing for TOP View Operation .....................95
8.1.1 Setting Up the Phased Array Prior
to Displaying a TOP View....................... 95
8.1.2 Setting Up TOP View for TIMED
Operation................................................. 96
8.1.3 Setting Up TOP View for ENCODED
Operation................................................. 97
8.2 Creating a TOP View ............................................99
8.3 Freezing the Display and Navigating
Data in TOP View................................................104
8.4 Storing the TOP View Data................................106
8.5 Using TOP View’s ENCODED Mode –
User Application Summary ...............................106
9. Error Messages..............................................107
10. Index .............................................................109

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Safety and Warranty Information
PHASOR XS Operating Manual Page 5
Safety Information
Before powering or operating this instrument, the
following safety information should be carefully read.
This Operating Manual should be kept in a safe place
for reference.
This instrument is to be used only for materials test-
ing in an industrial environment. Any use for medical
applications or any other purpose is not permitted!
This instrument is waterproof according to IP54. It can
be operated with batteries or a power supply unit. The
power supply unit meets the requirements of Electrical
Safety Class II.
Batteries
For the battery operation of the instrument, we only
recommend the use of a lithium-ion battery. You
should only use the battery recommended by us for
operation of the instrument.
You can charge the lithium-ion battery within the instru-
ment itself or externally with the charger.
Important information on ultrasonic testing
Please read the following information before using your
instrument. It is important that you understand and
observe this information to avoid any operator errors
that might lead to false test results. This could result in
personal injuries or damages to property.
Preconditions for testing with ultrasonic test equip-
ment
This Operating Manual contains essential information
on how to operate your test equipment. In addition,
there are a number of factors that affect the test results.
A description of these factors is beyond the scope of
the Operating Manual. The following list mentions the
three most important conditions for safe and reliable
ultrasonic inspection:
• Operator training
• Knowledge of special technical test
requirements and limits
• Choice of appropriate test equipment.
Operator training
The operation of an ultrasonic test device requires a
proper training in ultrasonic test methods.
Proper training comprises adequate knowledge of:
• the theory of sound propagation
• the effects of sound velocity in the test
material
• the behavior of the sound wave at interfaces
between different materials
• the shape of the sound beam
• the influence of sound attenuation in the test
object and the influence of surface quality of
the test object.
Lack of such knowledge could lead to false test results
with unforeseeable consequences. You can contact
us or NDT societies or organizations in your country
(DGZfP in Germany; ASNT in the USA) for information
on opportunities for training on ultrasonic instruments
with time-of-flight measurements.
Accurate measurement results require a constant
sound velocity in the test object. Steel test objects have
only slight variations in sound velocity, thus affecting
only high precision measurements. Test objects made
of other materials (e.g., nonferrous metals or plastics)
may have larger sound velocity variations, which could
adversely affect the measuring accuracy of the instru-
ment.
Effect of the test object’s material
If the test object’s material is not homogeneous, the
sound may propagate at different sound velocities in
different parts of the test objects. An average sound
velocity should then be taken into account for the range
calibration. This is achieved by means of a reference
block whose sound velocity corresponds to the average
sound velocity of the test object.
If substantial sound velocity variations are to be ex-
pected, then the instrument calibration should be re-
adjusted to the actual sound velocity values at shorter
time intervals. Failure to do so may lead to false thick-
ness readings.
Effect of temperature variations
The sound velocity within the test object also varies
as a function of the material’s temperature. This can
cause appreciable errors in measurements if the instru-
ment has been calibrated on a cold reference block
and is then used on a warm or hot test object. Such
measurement errors can be avoided either by warming
the reference block to the same temperature before
calibrating, or by using a correction factor obtained
from tables.

Safety and Warranty Information
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Limited Warranty
For a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase,
we warrant that the instrument will be free of any claim
of ownership by third parties, (ii) when new, be free
from defects in material and workmanship and perform
in accordance with the Product’s specifications under
normal use and service for the applicable warranty
period following the date of sale. The second year of
this warranty is valid only if the instrument is calibrated
to within the provided specifications, by us or one of
our certified service providers after month twelve of
ownership but before month fourteen begins.
This limited warranty shall not apply to any problems
arising from (i) failure to follow the product instructions
or failure to perform preventive maintenance, (ii) ser-
vice, repair or modification by someone other than us
or one of our authorized service representatives; or (iii)
external causes, such as accident, abuse, misuse, or
problems with electrical power.
This warranty does not cover parts identified as wear-
and-tear parts or lamps, transducers, tubes, acces-
sories, or optional equipment not manufactured by us,
which items may be covered by separate manufactur-
ers’ warranties.
Our obligation under this warranty is limited to the re-
pair or replacement of components determined by us
to be defective within the warranty period at no cost
to the original purchaser. Customer shall arrange for
delivery to us in approved packing material. This war-
ranty extends to the original purchaser and cannot be
assigned or transferred to any other party.
EXCEPT FOR THE WARRANTY SET ABOVE, WE
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND
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TO OUR PRODUCTS, WHETHER EXPRESS OR
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LAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, TITLE AND
ANY WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF
PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING OR TRADE
USAGE.

1. Phased Array Operation—Keypad, Menus, and Displays
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1. Phased Array Operation—Keypad, Menus, and Displays
The PHASOR XS ultrasonic flaw detection and thickness
measurement instrument operates in either phased array
or conventional ultrasonic mode. It is capable of storing im-
ages and operating parameters in Data Sets and output-
ting reports (including A-scans, Linear, or Sector Scans)
to an SD card. This chapter of your manual will help you
become more familiar with the menus and functions of the
instrument. Closely review the material in this chapter to
make better use of the more detailed information found
throughout the rest of this manual.
After reviewing this chapter, you’ll be able to
• Supply power to the instrument (Section 1.1)
• Power up the instrument (Section 1.2)
• Understand the function of each key on the keypad
(Section 1.3)
• Access each function using the built-in menu sys-
tem (Section 1.4)
• Interpret the symbols that most often appear on the
display (Section 1.5)
1.1 Supplying Power
The instrument operates on a Lithium battery pack located
in the rear of its housing, or by using the power adapter
(Figure 1-1). To remove the battery compartment cover,
first remove the four thumb-screws. The standard Lithium
battery pack will provide maximum operating life between
charging.
NOTE: Only the dedicated GE Lithium battery pack
should be used. Only this pack can be charged while
installed in the instrument.
The approximate level of remaining battery life is visually
displayed by the . The location of this icon is shown in
Figure 1-2. When a fully charged battery pack is installed,
the icon will appear as “full.” As the battery life is con-
sumed, the icon will begin to “empty.”
NOTE: To ensure that the battery pack is fully recharged,
the battery charger must be attached to the battery pack
before it is plugged into an AC power source.
FIGURE 1-1—Installation of standard Lithium battery pack. Note the location of the Power Adapter Port and Lithium
battery pack on-board charging port.

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NOTE: When the battery indicator is in the last quar-
ter as indicated by the symbol , charge the battery
pack as soon as possible. The instrument automati-
cally shuts off when batteries are too weak for reliable
operation. Settings are saved and restored when the
instrument is turned on again. When testing in remote
locations, always carry a spare battery pack.
NOTE: By connecting the optional Power Adapter, the
instrument can be operated using an AC power source.
This adapter is connected to the instrument though the
AC Power Adapter Port shown in Figure 1-1.
1.2 Powering On and Off the Instrument
Press to power the instrument on and off. To select
an operating mode, choose from:
Phased Array Mode—Adjust all parameters related to
phased-array measurement
Conventional Mode—Adjust all parameters related to
conventional ultrasonic measurement (see Chapter 4)
See Section 1.6 to set the mode in which the instrument
starts up.
1.3 Keypad and Knob Features
The instrument is designed to give the user quick ac-
cess to all of the instrument’s functions. Its easy-to-use
menu system allows any function to be accessed with
no more than three key presses (Figure 1-2). To access
any function:
• Press one of the seven menu keys to select a
menu. The menus across the bottom of the display
will immediately be replaced with the submenus
contained in the selected menu.
• Press a menu key again to select the submenu
containing the desired function.
• Up to four functions will be displayed in the bar on
the left side of the display. Select the desired func-
tion, by pressing one of the four function keys .
• Change the value listed in the function box with the
function knob. Some values can also be adjusted
with repeated presses of the function key.
FIGURE 1-2—Some of the keypad and knob functions are shown here.

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You’ll also find these keys and knobs on the instrument:
—Gain Step Key selects the amount of gain level
change that occurs with each click of the Gain Knob.
Press and hold to switch between digital (dBD) and analog
(dBA) gain. Section 3.5 explains gain setting and the use
of the dB REF feature.
—Mode Selector Key press to choose from Phased
Array or Conventional Ultrasonic Operating Modes
—View Select Key press and hold to change the dis-
played view in phased array mode. (choose from Sector
or Linear Scan, A-Scan, or A-Scan with Sector or Linear
Scan)
—Zoom Key press and hold to expand the displayed
image (A, Sector, or Linear Scan) to fill the entire screen.
Press again to return to normal view mode.
—Home Key immediately returns the instrument to
the Home Menu shown in Figure 1-3 (Phased Array) or
Figure 4-3 (Conventional). If held for 3 seconds, automati-
cally performs a scan calculation. If pressed two times, all
functions are de-selected and the Function Knob controls
the beam cursor (Section 3.3).
—Freeze Key freezes and unfreezes the display. If
held for 3 seconds, automatically generates a report
or stores a dataset. (Sections 3.4 and 6.1)
—Power Key turns the instrument on and off.
—Knob Emulator Key switches from the Home Menu
to the Knob Menu, which allows you to perform Knob
functions using the keypad (both knobs are disabled).
Function Rotary Knob—Rotate to change the value
of the selected function. (See Section 3.5 to disable
this knob)
Gain Rotary Knob—Rotate to change the instrument’s
gain. (See Section 3.5 to disable this knob)
1.4 Home Menu and Functions
The menu system allows the operator to select and adjust
various features and instrument settings. It includes:
Phased Array Home Menu—Several menus used to
configure and calibrate the instrument prior to test. Also
used to select pulser and receiver characteristics, position
gates, set alarms, specify operating mode and screen
appearance, adjust the A-Scan display, and control other
significant measurement features
NOTE: Figure 1-3 shows the instrument’s Home Menu
structure. The information provided in the following two
manual sections explains what each function does and
shows how to access the function through the menu
system. You’ll also find operation-manual section ref-
erences that tell you where to turn in this manual for
more specific information on each function.
FIGURE 1-3—These menus, submenus, and functions are accessed through the Home Menu.

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The Phased Array Home Menu System consists of several
menus, submenus, and functions.
• If not displayed, phased array mode is activated by
first pressing , then selecting PHASED ARRAY.
• Available menus are accessed via the phased array
Home Menu (Figure 1-3).
• Each menu contains several submenus.
• Menus and submenus are selected by pressing
below the desired item.
• When a submenu is selected, the functions con-
tained in that submenu are listed in the Function Bar
down the left-hand side of the display screen.
• Functions are then selected by pressing the
adjacent Function Key .
• Turning the Function Knob, and in some cases
continuing to press , will change the value shown
in the selected function’s box. Pressing and holding
will set some functions to zero.
HOME MENU
(Functions displayed whenever is pressed)
• DIGITAL or ANALOG GAIN—Press and hold to select analog
or digital gain adjustment with the Gain Knob. Alternative gain set-
ting is controlled with this function. Press and hold to enter
dB REF mode. (Refer to Section 3.5)
• GATE START—Sets the beginning position of the selected gate.
Gate selected (A, B, or IF) indicated by color of function’s text
(Refer to Section 2.8.1)
• GATE WIDTH—Sets the width of the selected gate. Gate selected
indicated by color of function’s text (Refer to Section 2.8.1)
• LEG – Sets the number of ultrasonic legs displayed, modifying the
displayed range (Refer to Section 2.6.1)
PROBE MENU
PRB DAT Submenu (Refer to Section 2.3.2)
• PART NUMBER—Attached probe’s part number
• SERIAL NUMBER—Attached probe’s serial number
PRB GEO Submenu (Refer to Section 2.3.2)
• FREQUENCY——Frequency of the attached probe
• NUM ELEMENTS —Total number of elements in the attached probe
• PITCH—Distance between the centers of two adjacent elements
WDGE DAT Submenu (Refer to Section 2.3.3)
• PART NUMBER—Attached probe wedge’s part number
• SERIAL NUMBER—Attached probe wedge’s serial number
• ELEM 1 POS—Position of probe’s element 1 relative to wedge
WDGE GEO Submenu (Refer to Section 2.3.3)
• VELOCITY—Velocity of sound in wedge material
• WEDGE FRONT—Distance from wedge front to probe’s center-
line—which is indicated by a scribed line on the side of the wedge
• OFFSET Z—Distance from probe’s center to the bottom of the
wedge
• ANGLE—Angle of probe wedge
OFFSET Submenu
• PROBE DELAY—Adjusted during the calibration process to exactly
set the time delay required to calibrate the time of flight measure-
ments and correctly indicate reflector location in the image.
• ORIGIN OFFSET—Defines the distance from an artificially desig-
nated zero position (such as the center of a weld) to the projection
point of a reflector in the gate. Setting equal to zero sets the probe’s
front edge as the zero position.
PART MENU
PLAN Submenu (Refer to Section 2.4)
• VELOCITY L— Longitudinal velocity of sound in the part under test
• VELOCITY S—Shear (Transverse) velocity of sound in the part
under test
• MAT THICKNESS—Thickness of part under test
• MATERIAL—Select the material being tested and the typical sound
velocities (for both longitudinal and shear waves) are automatically
entered. The correct values will be determined during calibration.
CAL Submenu (Refer to Section 2.9)
• GATE START – Sets the beginning position of the selected gate
• PROBE DELAY – Adjusted during the calibration process to exactly
set the time delay required to calibrate the time of flight measure-
ments and correctly indicate reflector location in the image.
• VELOCITY – Longitudinal or shear velocity of sound in the part
under test.
• BEAM CURSOR – Sound-path beam angle for which the calibration
process occurs.
SCAN MENU
ELECTRNC Submenu (Refer to Section 2.5)
• TYPE—Identify sector or linear scan type
• FOCAL POINT—Depth into the test piece at which the beam
focuses
• WAVE TYPE—Identify longitudinal or shear soundwave type
SCN PATT Submenu (Refer to Section 2.5)
• ANGLE START—Sector scan’s starting angle (or fixed angle for
linear scan)
• ANGLE STOP—Sector scan’s ending angle
• ANGLE STEP—Step size at which shots are taken between starting
and ending angles
• CALC—Causes instrument to calculate delay period between ele-
ment firing
APERATURE Submenu (Refer to Section 2.5)
• NUM OF STEPS—Number of steps taken through the elements in
the attached probe
• FIRST ELEMENT—Number of the physical element from which the
scan begins
• APERATURE SIZE—Number of elements to be fired in scan step
(including the first element)
• APERATURE STEP—Number of elements to step per cycle during
the scan
CLOCK Submenu (Refer to Chapter 8)
• CLOCK—Set TOP View to operate in TIMED or ENCODED mode.
• SAMPLE INTERVL—Speed at which the display scrolls during a
TIMED TOP View or the spacing between data acquisition during
ENCODED TOP View.
• DISPLAY LENGTH—Amount of viewable data (in terms of scanning
time or calculated part length) shown on the TOP View display at
one time.
• ENCODER—Defines the (optional) encoder’s operating
characteristic.
SYNCH Submenu
• DISPLAY START—Sets the display’s starting position to match the
Initial Pulse or IF gate trigger (for linear scans) or the place where
sound enters the test material (all scans) (Refer to Section 2.6.3)
DISPLAY MENU
VIEW Submenu
• VIEW MODE—Select standard phased array or optional TOP View
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• ANG CORRECTED—Select straight down or angle corrected sector
scan (Refer to Section 2.3.2)
• ASCAN MODE—BUD (beam ultrasonic depth) setting causes the
A-Scan (if displayed) to be scaled to the depth of any reflector in the
selected beam (Refer to Section 3.3). PEAK setting is only available
with the optional TOP View (Chapter 8)
• DATA SOURCE—Selects amplitude or TOF data to appear in the
optional TOP View (Chapter 8)
IMAGE Submenu (Refer to Section 2.2)
• AMP COLOR PALET—Adjusts the range of colors used to depict
the measured amplitude
• TOF COLOR PALET—Adjusts the range of colors used to depict
the time-of-flight (TOP View only, Chapter 8)
• NEW DATA—Indicate where “newest” data appears on screen as
it’s added during scrolling (TOP View only, Chapter 8)
• VIDEO REVERSE—Reverses sector, linear, or A scan’s orientation
BACKGRND Submenu
• COLOR—Changes the background and border colors of the display
(Refer to Section 2.2)
• COLOR LEG—Displays leg lines on Sector or Linear Scans to indi-
cate in which leg a reflector is located. (Refer to Section 2.6.1)
• IMAGE BACKGRND—Sets the display’s background color
• A-SCAN COLOR—Adjusts the color of the A-Scan (Section 2.2)
RESULTS1 Submenu (Refer to Section 3.2)
• READING 1 THROUGH READING 4—Selects the measurement
displayed in each of the four small Reading Boxes.
RESULTS2 Submenu
• LARGE READING—Select the contents for display in the Large
Reading Box. (Refer to Section 3.2)
• TTL #1—Identifies in which gate an event triggers TTL 1 and illumi-
nates the Warning Light. (Refer to Section 2.8.5)
• GATE SHAPE—Limits A- or B-Gate functionality to detect only
those triggers that appear on the display or allows the gates to
detect all triggers that fall within the specified test-material range
(Refer to Section 2.8.4)
UT MENU
BASE Submenu
• DISPLAY START—Sets the display’s starting position to match the
Initial Pulse or IF gate trigger (for linear scans) or the point at which
sound enters the test material’s surface (all scans) (Refer to
Section 2.6.3)
• DISPLAY DELAY—Shifts the Scan viewing window to ignore or
display initial material thickness (Refer to Section 2.6.2)
• MATERIAL—Selects the material being tested. Choose designa-
tions with “T” (transverse) for angle beam probes. Sets velocity to
value that approximately matches material specified. (Refer to
Section 2.4)
• LEG—Sets the number of ultrasonic legs displayed, modifying the
displayed range. (Refer to Section 2.6.1)
PULSER Submenu (Refer to Section 2.7)
• VOLTAGE—Sets pulser voltage level
• WIDTH—Sets width of square pulse
• PRF VALUE—Displays and/or allows adjustment of the Pulse Rep-
etition Frequency.
RECEIVER Submenu (Refer to Section 2.7)
• FREQUENCY—Selects the frequency filter of the instrument.
• ASCAN RECTIFY—Selects the rectification-mode which effects how
the A-Scan appears on the display.
GATEMODE Submenu
• GATE SELECT—Select A, B, or IF gates (Refer to Section 2.8)
• TOF MODE—Indicates whether the triggering echo’s flank or
peak is used when making sound-path measurements. (Refer to
Section 2.8.2)
• LOGIC—Determines whether the gate alarm is triggered when a
signal crosses the gate or does not cross the gate. (Refer to
Section 2.8.3)
• GATE DISPLAY—Shows or hides selected gate. Gate continues to
function, even when hidden.
GATE POS Submenu (Refer to Section 2.8.1)
• GATE SELECT—Select from A, B, or IF gates
• GATE START—Sets the beginning position of the selected gate.
• GATE WIDTH—Sets the width of the selected gate.
• GATE THRESHOLD—Sets the height of the selected gate as a
percentage of full-screen A-Scan height.
NRM/TCG Submenu (Refer to Section 3.6)
• TCG—Turns on or off the effect of TCG
• TCG DISPLAY—Turns on or off the displayed TCG amplifier curve
• CYC GAIN CNTL—Used during TCG recording. Applies defined
gain slope across the entire range of cycles.
TCG EDIT Submenu (Refer to Section 3.6)
• BEAM CURSOR—Select the beam to be edited
• POINT—Alter an existing point or create a new one
• POINT POS—Input or modify the time-based position of a TCG
point
• POINT GAIN—Input or modify the applied gain of a TCG point
FILES Menu
FILENAME Submenu (Refer to Sections 6.1 and 6.6)
• FILENAME—Select stored files or input new data set or report
name.
• SOURCE/DEST—Indicates the device to or from which data is sent.
• ACTION—Recalls or deletes the selected file and saves edits to
data sets and reports.
• ENTER— Causes specified ACTION to occur.
HEADER Submenu (Refer to Section 6.5)
• HEADER NUMBER—Selects the Header Line to edit.
• EDIT—Set to YES to allow editing of the selected Header Line.
• HDR IN REPORT—Determines if the header will be included in the
generated report.
MEMO Submenu (Refer to Section 6.4)
• EDIT—Allows editing / creation of the Memo.
• MEMO IN REPORT—Determines if the memo will be included in the
generated report.
REPORT Submenu (Refer to Section 6.6)
• IMAGE IN REPORT—Determines if the displayed Scan(s) will be
included in the generated report.
• PARAM IN REPORT—Determines if instrument settings will be
listed in the generated report.
CONFIG Menu
REGIONAL Submenu (Refer to Section 2.1)
• LANGUAGE—Sets the language displayed on the instrument’s
screen
• UNITS—Sets displayed units to inch or millimeters
• DECIMAL—Select a period or comma for use as a decimal point.
• DATE FORMAT —How the date and time are displayed
STARTUP Submenu
• STARTUP MODE—Indicates if instrument is to start in the last
active mode or at the Welcome Screen (Refer to Section 4.3)
• BRIGHTNESS—Adjusts the display’s brightness (refer to
Section 2.2)
• DATE —Sets the displayed date (Refer to Section 2.1)
• TIME —Sets the displayed time (Refer to Section 2.1)

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1.5 Display Screen Features (Phased
Array)
The instrument’s display screen is designed to be easy
to interpret. In Figure 1-4 you’ll find an example of a
display configuration. This specific display includes an
active A-Scan and Sector Scan combination, the FILES
menu bar, and FILENAME submenu. Refer to this figure
for an explanation of those screen features you’ll most
often encounter. Pressing and holding allows you to
modify the displayed view to include A-Scans, Sector or
Linear Scans, or a combination of these.
Definition of Display Icons
There are several graphical features (icons) which appear
in the display screen’s for various reasons. Figure 1-5
includes several of these icons along with an explanation
of their significance. FIGURE 1-5—These icons appear on the display at
various times.
FIGURE 1-4—Combined A-Scan and Sector Scan views are shown here. Note that alternative views (showing either A
or Sector or Linear Scans) are available when operating in Phased Array mode.

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1.6 Startup Mode
Each time the instrument is powered on, the WELCOME
screen is displayed. This screen allows the user to select
PHASED ARRAY or CONVENTINAL mode. Alternatively,
the instrument can be configured to automatically start
in the previously active mode. To set the START UP
mode:
Step 1: Activate the STARTUP Submenu (Located in
the CONFIG MENU) by pressing below it. Selections
will appear down the left side of the display.
Step 2: Press next to STARTUP MODE to select
one of the following:
WELCOME – Display allows the user to select
PHASED ARRAY or CONVENTIONAL operation
each time the instrument is powered on.
LAST – Instrument automatically powers on in the
mode that was last active.
At any time, the operating mode can be changed by press-
ing to access the WELCOME screen.
1.7 Software Updates
If software updating is required, the instrument’s up-
dated software can be downloaded from our website:
www.GEInspectionTechnologies.com

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2. Setting Up for Phased Array Measurement
In this part of the manual, you’ll learn how to configure the
instrument’s display and operating features in preparation
for operating in Phased Array Mode. Because the instru-
ment settings can be stored in a data set (Section 6.1)
and restored at any time, you won’t have to repeat most
of these adjustments. Instead, create a data set to match
any probe/wedge (and -- if applicable – part) combination
you anticipate reusing at a later time.
After reading this chapter, you’ll be able to:
• Select the displayed language and units of
measurement (Section 2.1)
• Set the date and time (Section 2.1)
• Adjust the display’s color and brightness
(Section 2.2)
• Connect a Phased Array Probe (Section 2.3.1)
• Configure the instrument to match the attached
phased array probe (Section 2.3.2)
• Configure the instrument to match the attached
wedge (Section 2.3.3)
• Input material properties and thickness of the part
being tested (Section 2.4)
• Specify scan parameters to control the geometry
and direction of the scan (Section 2.5)
• Adjust the display’s range and starting point using
ultrasonic parameters (Section 2.6)
• Configure ultrasonic parameter settings related to
the Pulser and Receiver (Section 2.7)
• Adjust gate position, triggering logic, shape and
alarm indication light (Section 2.8)
• Calibrate the instrument/probe/test piece combina-
tion to determine actual PROBE DELAY and
MATERIAL VELOCITY values (Section 2.9)
Turn on the instrument by pressing .Press to select
Phased Array Mode, if required. The Phased Array Home
Menu (see Figure 1-3 for this menu’s complete structure)
will be activated.
2.1 Language, Units of Measurement,
Date, and Time
Use the procedures below to adjust the unit of measure-
ment, the date, the time, and the language that appears
on the instrument’s display screens and data output.
These adjustments will require access to the REGIONAL
and STARTUP Submenus. These are accessed from the
CONFIG Menu.
NOTE: Once set, the internal clock will maintain the
current date and time.
Setting the Units of Measurement (CONFIG-
REGIONAL-UNITS)
Step 1: Activate the REGIONAL Submenu (located in the
CONFIG Menu) by pressing below it. Functions will
appear down the left side of the display screen.
Step 2: Press next to the selection titled UNITS. You’ll
note that the following options are available:
• MM—default setting displays values in millimeters
• INCH—displays values in inches
Step 3: To change the units of measurement, continue
pressing or turn the function knob.
Step 4: The unit of measurement will be set to the choice
last displayed.
Setting the Operating Language (CONFIG-
REGIONAL-LANGUAGE)
Step 1: Activate the REGIONAL Submenu (located in the
CONFIG Menu) by pressing below it. Functions will
appear down the left side of the display screen.
Step 2: Press next to the selection titled LANGUAGE.
To change the selected language, continue pressing or
turn the function knob. You’ll note that the options available
are English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese
and Chinese. The default language is English.
Step 3: The display-screen and report language will be
set to the choice last selected.
Setting the Date and Time Formats (CONFIG-
REGIONAL-DATE FORMAT)
Step 1: Activate the REGIONAL Submenu (located in the
CONFIG Menu) by pressing below it.
Step 2: Press next to the selection titled DATE FOR-
MAT. To change the selected format, continue pressing
or turn the function knob. Choose from the following
date and time formats:
Y-M-D (12 or 24 hour time format)
M/D/Y (12 or 24 hour time format)
D.M.Y (12 or 24 hour time format)

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Step 3: The date and time formats shown on the display-
screen and in outputted reports will be set to the choice
last selected.
Setting the Date (CONFIG-STARTUP-DATE)
Step 1: Activate the STARTUP Submenu (located in the
CONFIG Menu) by pressing below it.
Step 2: Press next to the selection titled DATE.
The date is displayed in the user-selected format. Note
that the first time you press , the day character
is highlighted. The next time you press , the
month character is highlighted. Finally, pressing
again will cause the year character to be highlighted.
Step 3: To change the month, days, or year, turn the func-
tion knob while the desired character is highlighted.
Step 4: When complete, press one more time. The
current date will be set to the date displayed.
Setting the Time (STARTUP-CONFIG-TIME)
Step 1: Activate the STARTUP Submenu (located in the
CONFIG Menu) by pressing below it.
Step 2: Press next to the selection titled TIME. Time
is displayed in 24-hour format. Note that the first time you
press , the hours character is highlighted. The next time
you press ,
the minutes character is highlighted.
Step 3: To change the hours or minutes setting, turn the
function knob while the desired character is highlighted.
Step 4: When complete, press one more time. The
current time will be set to the time displayed.
2.2 Display Appearance
Use the procedures in this section to adjust display ap-
pearance. The adjustments will require access to the
DISPLAY Menu (shown in Figure 2-1).
Setting the Image Color, Brightness, and
Orientation (DISPLAY-IMAGE or -BACKGRND)
The color of displayed images (A-Scan and/or Linear or
Sector Scans) can be altered using the IMAGE Submenu.
This submenu also allows the user to change the orien-
tation of the displayed image (shifting the sector origin
from the left to the right side of the display or the A-Scan
starting point from top to bottom, for instance). Similarly,
the BACKGRND Submenu allows the user to change the
color of the display’s background and reading boxes. It
also changes the display’s brightness.
Step 1: Activate the IMAGE submenu (located in the
DISPLAY Menu) by pressing . Functions will appear
down the left side of the display screen.
Step 2: Press next to one of the following functions:
FIGURE 2-1—The Display Menu allows the user to adjust most of the instrument’s display and measured results
when operating in Phased Array mode. Note that altering the value of functions identified with CALC will require a
recalculation of delay laws. Also note that functions marked with * are available only when the TOP View option is
installed (Chapter 8).

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AMP COLOR PALET—Select the colors used to
represent ranges of amplitude values when sector
or linear scans are displayed.
VIDEO REVERSE—Reverse the orientation of Dis-
played Sector Scans (left to right) and Linear Scans.
Step 3: Press under BACKGRND Submenu, then
press next to one of the following functions:
COLOR—Select the display’s color scheme, which
is applied to the reading boxes.
COLOR LEG—Turn the displayed leg lines ON or
OFF
IMAGE BACKGRND—Sets the background color
displayed around the sector scan.
ASCAN COLOR—Select the A-Scan’s color
Step 4: To change the value of the select function,
continue pressing the corresponding or turning the
function knob.
Step 5: Press under STARTUP (located in the
CONFIG menu), then press next to BRIGHTNESS.
Press or turn the Function Knob to select settings
from 1 to 10.
Step 6: The selected function will remain at the
value last displayed.
2.3 Installing a Phased Array Probe
NOTE: Modifying certain settings related to probe or
scan configuration will require a recalculation of the
delay laws. When such a change is made, the modi-
fied function will turn red, indicating that the effect of
this change will not take affect until the new delay-law
calculation is carried out. To command a calculation,
press and hold for three seconds or access the
SCAN PATT Submenu and press next to the CALC
Function.
2.3.1 Connecting a Probe
When connecting a probe to the instrument, it’s not only
important that the probe’s physical connection be properly
made, but that the instrument is properly configured to
work with the installed probe. To install a phased array
probe, connect it to the front of the instrument. Be sure
to install it with the probe cable facing up and to operate
the probe-release lever as shown in Figure 2-2.
FIGURE 2-2—Phased Array Probe Attachment

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2.3.2 Configuring the Instrument for a
Phased Array Probe
When a phased array probe is connected, various in-
strument settings must be input to match the probe and
(if so equipped) its attached wedge. Data related to a
probe is printed on its body and connector. Probe-related
functions are accessed via the PROBE Menu shown in
Figure 2-3. These settings must be adjusted each time
a different phased array probe is installed. Note that all
probe-related settings can be stored in a data set file as
described in Chapter 6.
NOTE: When a dialog style probe is connected to the
instrument, a message will be displayed prompting
you to press to accept Dialog Probe data. When
is pressed, the connected probe’s part number
and serial number will be automatically updated in the
instrument.
NOTE: Probe and wedge geometry, scan parameters,
and user-inputted offset values influence the displayed
image. The physical relationship between these set-
tings and the displayed image are graphically repre-
sented by the Imaging and Measurement Map shown
in Section 2.3.3.
Inputting Probe Part and Serial Number (PROBE-
PRB DAT-PART or SERIAL NUMBER)
Step 1: Activate the PRB DAT Submenu (located in the
PROBE Menu) by pressing below it.
Step 2: Press next to one of the selections (PART
NUMBER or SERIAL NUMBER) two times.
Step 3: To change the active digit of the part or serial
number (to match the value printed on the side of the
probe connector), turn the Function Knob. To make the
next digit active, turn the Gain Knob.
Step 4: Press again to complete the PART or
SERIAL NUMBER entering process.
Defining the Probe Geometry (PROBE-PRB GEO-
FREQUENCY or NUM ELEMENTS or PITCH)
Step 1: Activate the PRB GEO Submenu (located in the
PROBE Menu) by pressing below it. Selections will
appear down the left side of the display.
Step 2: Press next to one of the selections (FRE-
QUENCY or NUM ELEMENTS or PITCH).
Step 3: To change the displayed value (to match that
printed on the probe), continue pressing or turning
the function knob. You’ll note that the following settings
are available:
FREQUENCY – 0.5 to 10 MHz
NUMBER of ELEMENTS – 1 to 64
PITCH – distance between the centers of two
adjacent elements (approximately 0.010 to 0.197
inches or 0.25 to 5 mm)
Step 4: The selected parameter will be set to the value
last displayed. Recalculation of delay laws is required.
FIGURE 2-3—The PROBE Menu allows the user to input settings related to probe and wedge configuration. Delay-law
recalculation is required when those functions indicated here with CALC are modified.