Olympus 45MG User manual

DMTA-10022-01EN — Rev. C
January 2015
45MG
Ultrasonic Thickness Gage
User’s Manual
This instruction manual contains essential information on how to use this Olympus product safely and effectively.
Before using this product, thoroughly review this instruction manual. Use the product as instructed.
Keep this instruction manual in a safe, accessible location.

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Part number: DMTA-10022-01EN
Rev. C
January 2015
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Table of Contents
List of Abbreviations ....................................................................................... ix
Labels and Symbols ........................................................................................... 1
Important Information — Please Read Before Use ..................................... 5
Intended Use .......................................................................................................................... 5
Instruction Manual ................................................................................................................ 5
Instrument Compatibility ..................................................................................................... 6
Repair and Modification ....................................................................................................... 7
Safety Symbols ....................................................................................................................... 7
Safety Signal Words ............................................................................................................... 8
Note Signal Words ................................................................................................................. 8
Safety ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Warnings ................................................................................................................................. 9
Battery Precautions .............................................................................................................. 10
Equipment Disposal ............................................................................................................ 11
WEEE Directive .................................................................................................................... 11
China RoHS .......................................................................................................................... 11
EMC Directive Compliance ................................................................................................ 12
FCC (USA) Compliance ...................................................................................................... 12
ICES-001 (Canada) Compliance ........................................................................................ 12
Regulatory Information ...................................................................................................... 13
Warranty Information ......................................................................................................... 13
Technical Support ................................................................................................................ 14
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 15
1. Instrument Description ............................................................................. 17
1.1 Product Description .................................................................................................. 17

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1.2 Environmental Ratings ............................................................................................. 19
1.3 Instrument Hardware Components ....................................................................... 19
1.4 Connectors ................................................................................................................. 20
1.5 Keypad Functions ..................................................................................................... 22
2. Powering the 45MG ................................................................................... 27
2.1 Power Indicator ......................................................................................................... 27
2.2 Battery Power ............................................................................................................ 28
2.2.1 Battery Operating Time ................................................................................. 28
2.2.2 Battery Level and Storage ............................................................................. 29
2.2.3 Replacing the Batteries .................................................................................. 29
3. Software User Interface Elements ........................................................... 33
3.1 Measurement Screen ................................................................................................ 33
3.2 Menus and Submenus .............................................................................................. 37
3.3 Parameter Screens ..................................................................................................... 38
3.4 Selecting the Text Edit Mode ................................................................................... 39
3.4.1 Editing Text Parameters Using the Virtual Keyboard .............................. 39
3.4.2 Editing Text Parameters Using the Traditional Method ........................... 41
4. Initial Setup ................................................................................................ 43
4.1 Setting the User Interface Language and Other System Options ...................... 43
4.2 Selecting the Measurement Units ........................................................................... 44
4.3 Setting the Clock ....................................................................................................... 44
4.4 Changing Display Settings ...................................................................................... 45
4.4.1 Color Schemes ................................................................................................ 47
4.4.2 Display Brightness ......................................................................................... 48
4.5 Adjusting the Measurement Update Rate ............................................................. 48
4.6 Changing the Thickness Resolution ....................................................................... 50
5. Basic Operation .......................................................................................... 51
5.1 Setting Up the Transducer ....................................................................................... 51
5.2 Calibration .................................................................................................................. 54
5.2.1 Calibrating the Instrument ........................................................................... 55
5.2.2 Test Blocks ....................................................................................................... 58
5.2.3 Transducer Zero Compensation ................................................................... 58
5.2.4 Material Sound Velocity and the Zero Calibrations .................................. 59
5.2.5 Entering a Known Material Sound Velocity ............................................... 60
5.2.6 Locked Calibrations ....................................................................................... 60
5.2.7 Factors Affecting Performance and Accuracy ............................................ 61
5.3 Measuring Thicknesses ............................................................................................ 63

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5.4 Saving Data ................................................................................................................ 65
6. Software Options ....................................................................................... 67
6.1 Activating Software Options ................................................................................... 68
6.2 Echo Detection Modes with Dual Element Transducers ..................................... 70
6.2.1 Blanking Adjustments in Manual Echo-to-Echo Detection Mode .......... 73
6.2.2 Dual Element Transducer Selection in Echo-to-Echo Modes .................. 74
6.3 Measurements with Optional THRU-COAT, D7906, and D7908 Transducers 76
6.3.1 Enabling the THRU-COAT Function .......................................................... 76
6.3.2 Performing a THRU-COAT Calibration ..................................................... 77
6.4 Waveform Software Option ..................................................................................... 78
6.4.1 Waveform Rectification ................................................................................. 80
6.4.2 Waveform Trace .............................................................................................. 82
6.4.3 Range of the Waveform Display .................................................................. 82
6.4.3.1 Selecting the Range Value .................................................................. 83
6.4.3.2 Adjusting the Delay Value ................................................................. 84
6.4.3.3 Activating the Zoom Function (Available Only with the
Waveform Option) .............................................................................. 84
6.5 Single Element and High Resolution Option ....................................................... 86
6.5.1 Recalling Single Element Transducer Setups ............................................. 87
6.5.2 Creating Custom Single Element Transducer Setups ............................... 87
6.5.3 High-Resolution Thickness .......................................................................... 87
6.6 High-Penetration Software Option ........................................................................ 88
6.7 Datalogger Option .................................................................................................... 88
6.7.1 Datalogger ....................................................................................................... 89
6.7.2 Creating a Data File ....................................................................................... 92
6.7.2.1 Data File Types .................................................................................... 93
6.7.2.2 Incremental Data File Type ................................................................ 94
6.7.2.3 Sequential Data File Type ................................................................... 96
6.7.2.4 Sequential with Custom Point Data File Type ................................ 97
6.7.2.5 2-D Grid Data File Type ..................................................................... 98
6.7.2.6 Boiler Data File Type ......................................................................... 102
6.7.3 File Data Modes ............................................................................................ 104
6.7.4 Performing File Operations ........................................................................ 105
6.7.4.1 Opening a File .................................................................................... 106
6.7.4.2 Reviewing a File ................................................................................ 107
6.7.4.3 Copying a File .................................................................................... 107
6.7.4.4 Editing a File ...................................................................................... 108
6.7.4.5 Deleting a File or Its Contents ......................................................... 111
6.7.4.6 Deleting a Range of IDs .................................................................... 112
6.7.4.7 Deleting All Data Files ...................................................................... 113
6.7.4.8 Viewing the Memory Status ............................................................ 114

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6.7.5 Setting the ID Overwrite Protection .......................................................... 115
6.7.6 ID Review Screen ......................................................................................... 115
6.7.6.1 Reviewing Stored Data and Changing the Active ID .................. 117
6.7.6.2 Editing the ID ..................................................................................... 117
6.7.6.3 Erasing Data in the Active File ........................................................ 119
6.7.7 Generating Reports ...................................................................................... 120
7. Using Special Functions ......................................................................... 127
7.1 Activating and Configuring a Differential Mode ............................................... 127
7.2 Using the Minimum, Maximum, or Min/Max Thickness Mode ...................... 129
7.3 Preventing False Minimum/Maximum Thickness Readings ........................... 131
7.4 Using Alarms ........................................................................................................... 131
7.5 Locking the Instrument .......................................................................................... 136
7.6 Freezing the Measurement or Optional Waveform ........................................... 138
8. Configuring the Instrument ................................................................... 141
8.1 Configuring Measurement Parameters ................................................................ 141
8.2 Configuring System Parameters ........................................................................... 144
8.3 Configuring Communications .............................................................................. 145
9. Using Advanced Gaging Features ........................................................ 149
9.1 Adjusting the Gain with Dual Element Transducers ......................................... 149
9.2 Adjusting the Extended Blank with Dual Element Transducers ..................... 151
9.3 B-Scan ........................................................................................................................ 153
9.3.1 Using the B-Scan ........................................................................................... 156
9.3.2 Using the B-Scan Alarm Mode ................................................................... 157
9.3.3 Saving B-Scans or Thickness Readings (Optional Datalogger) ............. 157
9.4 DB Grid ..................................................................................................................... 159
9.4.1 Activating and Configuring the DB Grid ................................................. 160
9.4.2 Changing the Highlighted Cell in the DB Grid ....................................... 162
9.4.3 Saving Thickness Readings in the DB Grid .............................................. 163
9.4.4 Viewing an Inserted or an Appended Cell in the DB Grid .................... 163
10. Custom Setups for Single Element Transducers ............................... 165
10.1 Creating a Custom Setup for a Single Element Transducer .............................. 165
10.2 Quickly Adjusting Waveform Parameters For Single Element Transducers . 168
10.3 Detection Modes ..................................................................................................... 169
10.4 First Peak .................................................................................................................. 171
10.5 Pulser Power ............................................................................................................ 172
10.6 Time-Dependent Gain Curve ................................................................................ 173
10.6.1 Maximum Gain ............................................................................................. 174

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10.6.2 Initial Gain .................................................................................................... 175
10.6.3 TDG Slope ..................................................................................................... 175
10.7 Main Bang Blank ..................................................................................................... 175
10.8 Echo Window .......................................................................................................... 177
10.8.1 Detection of Echo 1 and Echo 2 .................................................................. 179
10.8.2 Interface Blank .............................................................................................. 180
10.8.3 Mode 3 Echo Blank ...................................................................................... 182
10.9 Saving Setup Parameters ....................................................................................... 183
10.10 Quickly Recalling a Custom Setup for Single Element Transducers .............. 184
11. Managing Communications and Data Transfer ................................. 187
11.1 GageView ................................................................................................................. 187
11.2 Setting Up USB Communication .......................................................................... 187
11.3 Exchanging Data with a Remote Device ............................................................. 189
11.3.1 Exporting a File to the Memory Card (Datalogger Option Only) ........ 189
11.3.2 Importing Survey Files from the External Memory Card ...................... 190
11.3.3 Receiving Files from a Computer .............................................................. 192
11.4 Capturing Screen Images ....................................................................................... 193
11.4.1 Sending a Screen Capture to GageView ................................................... 193
11.4.2 Sending a Screen Capture to the External microSD Card ...................... 195
11.5 Resetting the Communication Parameters .......................................................... 196
12. Maintaining and Troubleshooting the 45MG .................................... 199
12.1 Routine Gage Handling ......................................................................................... 199
12.2 Cleaning the Instrument ........................................................................................ 200
12.3 Maintaining Transducers ....................................................................................... 200
12.4 Using Instrument Resets ........................................................................................ 200
12.5 Performing Hardware Diagnostic Tests .............................................................. 203
12.6 Performing the Software Diagnostic Test ............................................................ 205
12.7 Viewing the Instrument Status ............................................................................. 206
12.8 Understanding Error Messages ............................................................................ 207
12.9 Resolving Battery Problems .................................................................................. 207
12.10 Resolving Measurement Problems ....................................................................... 208
Appendix A: Technical Specifications ....................................................... 209
Appendix B: Sound Velocities ..................................................................... 217
Appendix C: Accessories and Replacement Parts .................................... 219
List of Figures ................................................................................................. 223

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List of Tables ................................................................................................... 227
Index ................................................................................................................. 229

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List of Abbreviations
2-D two-dimensional
AEtoE automatic Echo-to-Echo
AGC automatic gain control
CSV comma separated variables
DB database
DIAG diagnostic
DIFF differential
EFUP environment-friendly use period
ESS electronic stress screening
EXT extended
FRP fiber-reinforced polymer
GB gigabytes
GRN green
HDPE high-density polyethylene
HI high
ID identification
LDPE low-density polyethylene
LOS loss-of-signal
MAX maximum
MB main bang
MEtoE manual Echo-to-Echo
MIL military
MIN minimum
NiMH nickel-metal hydride

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PDF portable document format
PRF pulse repetition frequency
PVC polyvinyl chloride
RoHS restriction of hazardous substances
SE single element
STD standard
SW software
TDG time-dependent gain
TFT thin-film transistor (liquid crystal display technology)
TOF time-of-flight
USB universal serial bus
WEEE waste electrical and electronics equipment
YEL yellow

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Labels and Symbols 1
Labels and Symbols
Safety-related labels and symbols are attached to the instrument at the locations
shown in Figure i-1 on page 1 and Figure i-2 on page 2. If any or all of the labels or
symbols are missing or illegible, please contact Olympus.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not touch the inner conductor of the T/R 1 and
T/R 2 connectors. Up to 200 V can be present on the inner conductor. The warning
symbol between the Transmit/Receive (T/R) connector markings warns of this electric
shock risk.
Figure i-1 The symbols on the top of the 45MG
CAUTION
Warning symbol
USB symbol

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Labels and Symbols 2
Figure i-2 Labels attached to the back of the instrument
Instruction label
(see Table 1 on page 3)
Serial number labels
(two locations)

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Table 1 Label contents
Serial number
label
Where:
yy: last two digits of the production year
nnnnn: five-digit non-duplicated incrementing number
representing the nth production unit of this product
mm: production month
Instruction label
yynnnnnmm

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Content
The CE marking is a declaration that this product conforms to
all the applicable directives of the European Community. See
the Declaration of Conformity for details. Contact your Olympus
representative for more information.
Seller and user shall be noticed that this equipment is suitable
for electromagnetic equipment for office work (class A) and it
can be used outside home. The MSIP code for the 45MG is the
following: MSIP-REM-OYN-45MG.
The regulatory compliance mark (RCM) label indicates that
the product complies with all applicable standards, and has
been registered with the Australian Communications and
Media Authority (ACMA) for placement on the Australian
market.
This symbol indicates the location of the membrane vent.
The WEEE symbol indicates that the product must not be
disposed of as unsorted municipal waste, but should be
collected separately.
The China RoHS mark indicates the product’s Environment-
Friendly Use Period (EFUP). The EFUP is defined as the
number of years for which listed controlled substances will not
leak or chemically deteriorate while in the product. The EFUP
for the 45MG has been determined to be 15 years. Note: The
Environment-Friendly Use Period (EFUP) is not meant to be
interpreted as the period assuring functionality and product
performance.
Table 1 Label contents(continued)

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Important Information — Please Read Before Use
Intended Use
The 45MG instrument is designed to measure thicknesses of industrial and
commercial materials.
Do not use the 45MG for any purpose other than its intended use. It must never be
used to inspect or examine human or animal body parts.
Instruction Manual
This instruction manual contains essential information on how to use this Olympus
product safely and effectively. Before using this product, thoroughly review this
instruction manual. Use the product as instructed.
Keep this instruction manual in a safe, accessible location.
WARNING

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Important Information — Please Read Before Use 6
Some of the details of components illustrated in this manual may differ from the
components installed on your instrument. However, the operating principles remain
the same.
The 45MG documents are:
45MG Ultrasonic Thickness Gage — Getting Started (P/N: DMTA-10024-01EN
[U8778520])
A short leaflet containing essential information for quick start-up of the 45MG
instrument.
45MG Ultrasonic Thickness Gage — User’s Manual (P/N: DMTA-10022-01EN)
This document is in PDF format, and contains a detailed description of the
instrument, in addition to the setup and operating procedures for all the
instrument features. The PDF file is available on the documentation CD (P/N:
45MG-MAN-CD [U8147024]) that is shipped with the 45MG, and can also be
downloaded at www.olympus-ims.com.
GageView Interface Program — User’s Manual (P/N: 910-259-EN [U8778347])
The 45MG also works with the GageView interface program. Refer to this
document for detailed information on GageView. The document is available in
PDF format on the GageView CD, and as online help within GageView.
Instrument Compatibility
Refer to “Accessories and Replacement Parts” on page 219 for information on
accessories that are compatible with the 45MG.
Always use equipment and accessories that meet Olympus specifications. Using
incompatible equipment could cause equipment malfunction and/or damage, or
human injury.
IMPORTANT
CAUTION

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Repair and Modification
Apart from the batteries, the 45MG instrument does not contain any user-serviceable
parts.
In order to prevent human injury and/or equipment damage, do not disassemble,
modify, or attempt to repair the instrument.
Safety Symbols
The following safety symbols might appear on the instrument and in the instruction
manual:
General warning symbol
This symbol is used to alert the user to potential hazards. All safety messages that
follow this symbol shall be obeyed to avoid possible harm or material damage.
High voltage warning symbol
This symbol is used to alert the user to potential electric shock hazards greater
than 1000 volts. All safety messages that follow this symbol shall be obeyed to
avoid possible harm.
CAUTION

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Safety Signal Words
The following safety symbols might appear in the documentation of the instrument:
The DANGER signal word indicates an imminently hazardous situation. It calls
attention to a procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or
adhered to, will result in death or serious personal injury. Do not proceed beyond a
DANGER signal word until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
The WARNING signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation. It calls
attention to a procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or
adhered to, could result in death or serious personal injury. Do not proceed beyond a
WARNING signal word until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
The CAUTION signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation. It calls
attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly
performed or adhered to, may result in minor or moderate personal injury, material
damage, particularly to the product, destruction of part or all of the product, or loss of
data. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION signal word until the indicated conditions
are fully understood and met.
Note Signal Words
The following safety symbols could appear in the documentation of the instrument:
The IMPORTANT signal word calls attention to a note that provides important
information, or information essential to the completion of a task.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT

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The NOTE signal word calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like,
which requires special attention. A note also denotes related parenthetical
information that is useful, but not imperative.
The TIP signal word calls attention to a type of note that helps you apply the
techniques and procedures described in the manual to your specific needs, or
provides hints on how to effectively use the capabilities of the product.
Safety
This instrument has been tested according to IEC Publication 61010: Safety
Requirements for Electronic Measuring Apparatus. This instruction manual contains
warnings and safety rules that must be observed by the user to ensure safe operation
of the instrument, and maintain it in safe condition. Please read through these
operating instructions before using the instrument.
Before turning on the instrument, verify that the correct safety precautions have been
taken (see the following warnings). In addition, note the external markings on the
instrument, which are described under “Safety Symbols.”
Warnings
General Warnings
• Carefully read the instructions contained in this instruction manual prior to
turning on the instrument.
• Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for further reference.
• Follow the installation and operation procedures.
• It is imperative to respect the safety warnings on the instrument and in this
instruction manual.
NOTE
TIP
WARNING

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• If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the equipment could be impaired.
• Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the
instrument.
• Service instructions, when applicable, are for trained service personnel. To avoid
the risk of electric shock, do not perform any work on the instrument unless
qualified to do so. For any problem or question regarding this instrument, contact
Olympus or an authorized Olympus representative.
• Do not touch the connectors directly by hand. Otherwise, a malfunction or electric
shock may result.
• Do not allow metallic or foreign objects to enter the device through connectors or
any other openings. Otherwise, a malfunction or electric shock may result.
Battery Precautions
• Before disposing of a battery, check your local laws, rules, and regulations, and
follow them accordingly.
• When lithium-metal batteries are used, transportation of the batteries is regulated
by the United Nations under the United Nations Recommendations on the
Transport of Dangerous Goods. It is expected that governments,
intergovernmental organizations, and other international organizations shall
conform to the principles laid down in these regulations, thus contributing to
worldwide harmonization in this field. These international organizations include
the International Civil Aviation organization (ICAO), the International Air
Transport Association (IATA), the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the
US Department of Transportation (USDOT), Transport Canada (TC), and others.
Please contact the transporter and confirm current regulations before
transportation of lithium-ion batteries.
• Do not open, crush, or perforate batteries; doing so could cause injury.
• Do not incinerate batteries. Keep batteries away from fire and other sources of
extreme heat. Exposing batteries to extreme heat (over 80 °C) could result in an
explosion or personal injury.
• Do not drop, hit, or otherwise abuse a battery, as doing so could expose the cell
contents, which are corrosive and explosive.
CAUTION