sauter TB-US User manual

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Instruction Manual Ultrasonic Material
Thickness Gauge
SAUTER TB-US, TB-US-red
Version 2.0
04/2020
GB
TB_US-BA-e-2020
PROFESSIONAL MEASURING

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GB
SAUTER TB-US, TB-US-red
V. 2.0 04/2020
Instruction Manual Ultrasonic Material Thickness
Gauge
Congratulations on the purchase of an ultrasonic material thickness gauge from
SAUTER. We hope you will enjoy your quality measuring device with its wide range of
functions.
For questions, wishes or suggestions we are at your disposal.
Table of contents:
1. Functions........................................................................................................ 3
2. Technical data................................................................................................ 3
3. Description of the control panel................................................................... 4
4. Material selection........................................................................................... 4
5. Calibration (Adjustment)............................................................................... 6
6. Measuring procedure .................................................................................... 6
7. Measuring with adjustment of the ultrasonic speed................................... 7
8. Battery replacement ...................................................................................... 8

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Attention: The model TB 200-0.1US-red has no freely selectable measuring range.
The stored materials can be measured. Therefore please read the relevant sections
only.
Note: It is strongly recommended to calibrate the new instrument before first
use. This will result in a higher measurement accuracy from the beginning.
1. Functions
•Wide measuring range and high resolution
•Suitable for measuring the material thickness of many materials, e.g. steel, cast
iron, aluminium, copper, brass, zinc, quartz glass, polyethylene, PVC, grey cast
iron, nodular cast iron.
•Automatic shutdown function to maintain power.
2. Technical data
TB-US
TB-US-red
Display
4 digits, 10mm LCD display
Measuring range
1.5-200mm (45# steel)
Resolution
0.1mm / 0.001 inch
Measurement
uncertainty
±0,5% n +0,1
Sound velocity
500-9000m/s
Ambient temperature
0-50°C
Humidity
≤80%
Power supply
4x 1.5V AA (UM-3) batteries
Size
160x68x32mm
Weight
Approx. 210g (without batteries)
3. Scope of delivery:
•Transport case
•Operating instructions
•Ultrasonic sensor
•Ultrasonic contact gel
•4x 1.5V AA batteries

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4. Description of the control panel
TB 200-0.1 US
TB 200-0.1 US-red
5. Material selection
1. Switch on the device with the power button 4-4.
2. Select the material to be tested by pressing the material selection button 4-5.
The display 4-2 will show the code 'cdxx' or 'xxxxx'.
'cd' is the abbreviation for codeand 'xxx' is a number between 01 and 11, which,
in the table below, stands for the material to be measured. `xxxx` is a 4-digit
number indicating the sound velocity for the material selected by the user.
4-1 Sensor plug
4-2 Display
4-3 mm/inch Button
4-4 On and Off Button
4-5 Material selection button
4-6 Plus key
4-7 Ultrasonic measuring head
4-8 Calibration key (adjustment)
4-9 Minus key
4-10 Battery compartment
4-11 Display "Measuring process is
running
4-12 Zero plate
4-13 Speed selection button (only for TB
200-0.1 US)
4-1
4-7
4-6
4-2
4-4
4-3
4-2
4-3
4-4
4-5
4-5
4-1
4-6
4-7
4-8
4-8
4-9
4-9
4-10
4-10
4-11
4-11
4-12
4-12
4-13

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The 'cdxx' material relationship is as follows:
3. The Plus key 4-6 or the Minus key 4-9 is pressed to select the material code for
measuring. Then the material selection key 4-5 is pressed to confirm. The
measuring instrument changes to the measuring mode, '0' appears in the
display. If a material code is selected without confirming this selection, the
instrument will automatically return to the measuring mode after a few seconds.
In this case, the meter will still retain the old material code before switching off
completely.
4. A 4-digit number is shown on the display:
When the plus key 4-6 is pressed, it displays 'cd11' or when the minus key 3-9
is pressed, it displays 'cd01'. The 4-digit number represents the last sound
velocity defined by the user.
By changing the speed of sound, varying material properties can be
compensated.
5. Once the material code has been selected and stored, it is stored in the
instrument memory. As long as no change is made, the meter always uses this
material code.
6. To enter the material code selection menu, press the selection button 3-5. To
leave the menu again, press the selection button 3-5 again or wait until the
device - after a few seconds - returns to the measuring mode and the display
shows '0'.
No
.
Code
Material
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
cd01
cd02
cd03
cd04
cd05
cd06
cd07
cd08
cd09
cd10
cd11
xxxx
Steel
Cast Iron
Aluminium
Copper
Brass
Zinc
Quartz glass
Polyethylene
PVC
Grey cast iron
Ductile Cast Iron
Sound velocity

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6. Calibration (Adjustment)
1. Put a little oil on the zero plate 4-12.
2. The calibration button 4-8 is pressed and 'CAL' appears in the display. CAL' is
the abbreviation for calibration.
3. The sensor 4-7 is pressed onto the zero plate.
The display "Measuring process in progress" ((•)) is shown when the measuring
process has been successfully established by the transmit & receive process.
The display shows '5.0' mm (target thickness of the zero plate) and 'CAL'
alternately. Once the display value has stabilized, press the 'CAL' key 4-8 to
confirm. The instrument then switches back to the measuring mode.
4. The calibration (adjustment) is now completed and is automatically stored in the
device.
7. Measuring procedure
1. The power button 4-4 is pressed to switch on the unit.
2. The mm/inch key 4-3 is pressed to select the correct measuring unit.
3. The measuring head 4-7 is placed on the material surface to be measured,
provided that the material code has been selected correctly. Make sure that the
"Measuring process in progress" indicator is visible and the character ((-)) 4-11
is displayed. The display shows the measurement result.
4. The measurement result is retained until a new measured value is measured.
The last value remains on the display until the instrument is switched off.
5. The device can be switched off either by pressing the on/off key or by the auto
power off function, one minute after the last key has been pressed.

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8. Measuring with adjustment of the ultrasonic speed
Attention: This chapter does not apply to devices of the TB 200-0.1USred series!
1. When the VEL- key 4-13 is pressed, the display shows the last stored sound
velocity.
2. Coating thickness & material thickness measurement at known sound
velocity:
The speed of sound can be adjusted by pressing the plus or minus key. This
changes the value shown on the display up or down. The increase is initially
10m/s.
If the plus or minus key is pressed down for more than 4 seconds, the increase
is 100m/ sec. each time.
A little oil is applied to the material to be measured. Now the US measuring
head 4-7 is pressed onto the surface to be measured. On the display the
material thickness can now be read, provided that the coupling is good. If the
sound velocity of a certain material is known, it is easy to measure the material
thickness.
3. Layer thickness & material thickness measurement at unknown sound
velocity:
Take a material sample with known material thickness.
and adjust the speed of sound as described in 2. and 3. is repeated until the
measured value corresponds exactly to the known material thickness.
In this case, the fixed value is the sound velocity of the material to be measured.
Now any unknown material thickness of the same material can be measured.
4. To change the speed of sound, press the VEL button 4-13. To enter the
measuring mode, press this key again or wait until the instrument automatically
displays '0'.
5. With the help of ultrasonic measurement, the layer material thickness of any
hard, homogeneous material can be measured in the simplest way.

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9. Battery replacement
1. When the battery symbol appears on the display, the batteries should be
replaced.
2. The battery cover is stripped off the meter and the batteries are removed.
3. The batteries are inserted by observing the polarity when inserting them.
4. If the device is not used for a longer period of time, the batteries should be
removed.
Note:
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