Triplett UTG300 User manual

User Manual
UTG300
Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge

1. Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of the Triplett UTG300
Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge. This product is an intelligent
ultrasonic thickness gauge that adopts the latest high
performance and low power consumption microprocessor
technology. Based on the principle of ultrasonic
measurement, it can measure the thickness and sound
speed of metal and other materials. It can detect the thinning
of pipes and pressure vessels after corrosion, and can make
accurate measurements of plates and machined parts. The
gauge can be widely used in petroleum, chemical,
metallurgy, shipbuilding, aviation, aerospace and other
fields.
1.1 Operating Principle
When measuring the thickness, the ultrasonic pulse is
generated by the probe to reach the measured body
through the coupling agent. Part of the ultrasonic signal is
reflected from the bottom of the object, and the probe
receives the reflected echo. The gauge calculates the
round trip time of the ultrasonic wave and the thickness
value according to the following formula, and then
displays the calculated results.
In the formula: H-Measured thickness; V-Material sound
velocity; t-Round trip time of ultrasonic wave in specimen
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1.2 Specifications
Display
2.4" monochrome dot matrix screen
Language
English/Chinese
Measurement range
1.00~300.00mm
Sound velocity range
(1000 ～ 9999) m/s
Unit
0.1mm/0.01mm/0.01in
H<10mm, ±0.1mm, H is the actual
Accuracy
thickness;
H ≥ 10mm, ±(1%H+0.1)mm
Lower limit of pipe measurement
Φ
20×3mm (steel)
300 groups, including material, sound
Data storage
velocity, unit, measured value, MAX,
MIN and AVG of each group
Single measurement, continuous
Main functions
measurement, alarm, sound velocity
measurement, auto calibration
Battery
Built-in 3.7V 2000mAh lithium battery
Charging specification
DC5V 1A, Type-C interface
Operating time (full battery)
About 16h
Operating temperature and humidity
0 ℃ ~40 ℃ 10%RH~80%RH
Storage temperature and humidity
-10 ℃ ~50 ℃ 10%RH~70%RH
Product size
140×66×28.5mm
Note: 1) Oil coupling agent cannot be used for the
standard probe, otherwise the probe will be damaged.
After using the probe, please wipe the residual coupling
agent on it to extend its service life.
2) Please avoid using the product in oily environment
as far as possible. If unavoidable, minimize the contact
time with oily substances, and wipe the probe
surface with oil-absorbing paper after use.
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2. Structure and Appearance
4
Product features
5
3
2
1
Single
20.00mm
Mat
Steel
5920
Max
mm
Min
mm
Avg
mm
ULTRASONIC THICKN ESS GAUG E
Mode
m/s
Menu
Cal
Rec
Enter
B ack
Alarm
6 7
1.
Outer shell
2. Buttons
3. Display
4.
Transmitting socket
5. Receiving socket
6. Standard thickness block
7. Probe
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2.1 Main Interface
After the gauge is turned on, it will automatically enter
the main interface, as shown below:
6
1
2
5
4
Scan
4.42mm
Mat：
Custom�
5920
Max
4.50mm
Min
4.42mm
Avg
4.43mm
3
3. Battery Charging and Maintenance
The product is equipped with a non-removable
3.7V 2000mAh lithium battery.
When the product cannot be turned on or the battery
is empty, please charge it in time.
Charge the product with a DC5V adapter larger than
1A and the charging interface is Type-C.
When charging, the battery icon scrolls . When
fully charged, the battery icon becomes full .
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Note: When not in use for a long time, the product should
be fully charged and recharged every six months to
avoid battery damage.
4. General Measurement Process
5. Preparation
5.1 Treatment of Measured Workpiece Surface
If the measured object surface is rough or
seriously rusted, please use the following methods:
●Use coupling agent on the measured object surface
●Use rust remover, wire brush or sandpaper to treat
the surface
●Multiple measurements near the same point
6. Operation
6.1 Power On/Off
Insert the probe into the gauge and short press to
power on.Long press to power off.
Auto power off: The product will shut down automatically
when there is no operation. The default time is 5 minutes.
Users can select the auto power off time, refer to 6.18 Power Off.
Force shutdown: Long press the Power button for more than 10s.
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6.2 Single Measurement
Evenly smear the coupling agent on the area to be
measured. Tightly couple the probe to the material
surface, and the thickness of the measured area will
show on the screen. When the probe is well coupled to
the material, the screen will display the coupling symbol
. If the coupling symbol flickers or there is no
coupling symbol, it indicates that the coupling condition
is bad and the coupling agent needs to be added. After
the probe is removed, the coupling symbol disappears
and the thickness value remains.
Figure 1 Add the coupling agent
Figure 2 Evenly smear the coupling agent and
tightly couple the probe to the material surface.
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6.3 Continuous Measurement
Evenly smear the coupling agent on the area to be
measured and couple the probe to the material surface.
Move the probe along the surface. The gauge will
display the current measured value, MAX, MIN and AVG
in real time.
6.4 Alarm
Users can monitor the unqualified materials with the
alarm function. Long press to turn on/off the alarm.
If is displayed on the screen, the alarm is turned on.
If is displayed on the screen, the alarm is turned off.
For example:
Standard value: 4.00mm, limit: ±0.1mm. When the
measured thickness is less than 3.90mm or greater than
4.10mm, the gauge will give an alarm sound, indicating that
the thickness is not qualified. Users can press any button to
exit the alarm, or continue measuring.
6.5 Calibration
Note: Calibration should be carried out when the probe
is replaced, the ambient temperature changes greatly
or the measurement deviation occurs.
Calibrate the gauge if it is used for the first time or not
used for a long time. Calibration must be done using
the standard thickness block. After calibration, the
material automatically changes to steel, and the sound
velocity changes to 5920m/s (0.233in/us).
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Calibration steps:
1) Long press to enter the calibration mode.
"Please Calibrate" will show on the screen.
2) Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 in 6.2 Single
Measurement to evenly smear the coupling agent on
the surface of the standard thickness block. Press
the probe on the coupling agent to make it tightly contact
with the block surface. (Note: the coupling agent should
not be too thick. Otherwise the gauge will count the
thickness of the coupling agent, resulting in calibration
errors).
3) Press to save the calibration data. (Note: Before
pressing , the value displayed might not be 4mm. When
the value is stable, press . After calibration, the displayed
value should be within the range of 4±0.04mm,
otherwise recalibrate).
6.6 Sound Velocity Measurement
Different materials have different sound velocities. The
materials and velocities listed in Appendix A are for r
eference only.This function is used to measure the sound
velocities of materials. The steps are as follows:
1) First calibrate the gauge.
2) Use a caliper to measure the thickness of
the workpiece.
3) Use the gauge to measure the thickness of the
workpiece.
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4) Press or to make the thickness measured by
the gauge the same as the value measured by the caliper.
5) Press to calculate the workpiece sound velocity.
6) At this point, the correct sound velocity can be obtained,
and the correct thickness can be obtained by measuring
the same material with the sound velocity.
Note: The thickness adjustment range is ±20mm
(±0.79in) (for customized materials, ±250mm
(±9.84in)). The upper limit is 300mm, and the lower
limit is 1mm. In case of misoperation, users can refer to
6.7 Sound Velocity Selection.
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6.7 Sound Velocity Selection
Users can select the sound velocity according to the
material. When the current unit is mm, the unit of
sound velocity is m/s. When the unit is in, the unit of
sound velocity is in/us. In the main interface,
short press to select the material. The gauge has
three types of custom materials. If users do not know
which material to select, they can select the custom
materials and then measure the sound velocity of the
material, refer to 6.6 Sound Velocity Measurement.
Material selection interface
MAT 1) Press to step through the
options upwards.
Steel
5920
2)
Press to step through the
Stainless
5740
options downwards.
Brass
4399
Copper
4720
3)
Press to confirm the selected
Iron
5930
material and enter the sound velocity
Cast iron
5110
adjustment interface.
Plumbum
2400
4)
Press to return to the main
interface.
Sound velocity adjustment interface
SPD
Adjust range
5720 - 6120
5920m/s
1) Press to add the value. Long
press it to scroll up.
2) Press to subtract the value.
Long press it to scroll down.
3) Press to confirm the sound
velocity and return to the main
interface.
4) Press to return to the
material selection interface.
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6.8 Clear Measured Results
In the single and continuous measurement interfaces,
short press to clear the current measured results
(including MAX, MIN and AVG). In the continuous
measurement mode, the results can only be cleared
after the probe is removed.
6.9 Data Storage
In the single and continuous measurement interfaces,
long press to save records. Each record includes the
current measured value, MAX, MIN, AVG and material
sound velocity. A maximum of 300 groups of data can
be stored. To view and delete records, refer to 6.14
Records. In the continuous measurement mode, the
data can only be saved after the probe is removed to
avoid storing unstable data.
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6.10 Menu
Long press to enter the menu. The options
include Material, Speed, Unit, Records, Setting,
About and Reset.
Menu
Material
Speed
Unit
Records
Setting
About
Reset
1) Press to step through the
options upwards.
2) Press to step through the
options downwards.
3) Press to enter the interface of
the selected option.
4) Press to exit the menu and
return to the main interface.
6.11 Material
In the material selection interface:
MAT
Custom 1
Custom 2
Custom 3
Aluminum
6370
Steel
5920
Stainless
5740
Brass
4399
1) Press to step through the
materials upwards
2) Press to step through the
materials downwards.
3) Press to confirm the selected
material and return to the menu.
4) Press to return to the menu.
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6.12 Speed
The default value is ±200m/s (0.008in/us). The
adjustment range of custom materials is 1000m/s
to 9999m/s (0.039in/us to 0.394in/us).
SPD
5920m/s
1) Press to add the value. Long
press it to scroll up.
2) Press to subtract the value.
Long press it to scroll down.
3) Press to save and return to the
menu.
4) Press to return to the menu.
6.13 Unit
In the unit selection interface:
Unit
0.1mm
0.01mm
0.01in
1) Press to step through the
units upwards.
2) Press to step through the
units downwards.
3) Press to save and return to the
menu.
4) Press to return to the menu.
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6.14 Records
In the menu, select "Records" and press to enter the
records interface. When there is no record, the screen
will display "No records", and the gauge cannot enter
the records interface.
Records
first page last
page selected
item Delete the
item Delete all
1) Press to step through the
options upwards.
2) Press to step through the
options downwards.
3) Press to enter the interface of
the selected option.
4) Press to return to the menu.
6.14.1 First Page
Select "First page" and the screen will display the
records from the first page. The number and value of
each record will also be displayed.
Records
1 4.50mm
2 4.44mm
3 4.42mm
1) Press to page up.
2) Press to page down
3) Press to select a record.
4) Press to return to the
records interface.
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When a record is selected, press
or
to step
through the records upwards or
downwards.
Short press
to view the detailed information of
the selected record (NO., measured value, MAX, MIN
and AVG). Short press to return to the record list.
Records
001
4.50mm
Mat
Custom1 5920
Max 4.50mm
Min 4.50mm
Avg 4.50mm
When viewing a record, users can long press to
delete this record. Press or to view the
previous or next record.
6.14.2 Last Page
Select "Last page" and the screen will display the
records from the last page. The number and value
of each record will also be displayed, refer to 6.14.1
First Page.
6.14.3 Selected Item
In the records interface, select "Selected item" to
choose a record to be viewed. The screen will display
the record list starting from the page where the selected
record is located. The number and value of each record
will also be displayed.
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Select group
Select group From
001 to 009
001
1) Press or to adjust the
record number.
2) Press to confirm the adjusted
digit (tens digit/tens digit/ units digit).
After the units digit is confirmed, it
will enter the page where the
selected record is located.
3) Press to return to the records
interface.
6.14.4 Delete the Item
In the records interface, select "Delete the item" to
choose the record to be deleted.
Del Group
group range
（001-009）
From 001to001
1) Press or to adjust the
record number.
2) Press to confirm the adjusted
digit (tens digit/tens digit /units
digit). After the units
digit is confirmed, a prompt will
pop up.
3) Press to return to the
records interface.
When the prompt pops up, users can press or
to select Yes/No, and then press to delete or not.
Press to return to the previous interface.
Del
Delete
001-001
Yes No
Deleting records takes a while.
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6.14.5 Delete All
In the records interface, select "Delete all" to delete all
records. Press or to select Yes/No, and then
press to delete or not. Press to return to the records
interface.
Del
Do you confirm to
Delete all Saved
data?
Yes No
6.15 Setting
In the setting interface:
Setting
Sound
Back light
Power off
Alarm
Language
1) Press to step through the
options upwards.
2) Press to step through the
options downwards.
3) Press to enter the interface
of the selected option.
4) Press to return to the menu.
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6.16 Sound
In the sound interface:
sound
ON OFF
1) Press or to select ON/OFF.
2) Press to save.
3) Press to return to the setting
interface.
6.17 Backlight
In the backlight interface:
1) Press to add the backlight
time.
Backlight
2) Press
to subtract the backlight
Time 180S
time.
3) Press
to confirm.
4) Press
to return to the setting
interface.
6.18 Power Off
In the power off interface:
Shut
Time 300S
1) Press to add the power off time.
2) Press to subtract the power off
time.
3) Press to confirm.
4) Pressto return to the setting
interface.
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6.19 Alarm
In the alarm interface, first adjust the standard value,
and then adjust the limit. Long press or to quickly
adjust the value.
Alarm
Standard 4.00mm
Limit ±0.01mm
6.20 Language
1) Press to add the
standard/limit.
2) Press to subtract the
standard/limit.
3) Press to confirm.
4) Press to return to the setting
interface.
In the language interface:
Language
Chinese
English
1) Press to step through the
options upwards.
2) Press to step through the
options downwards.
3) Press to save.
4) Press to return to the
setting interface.
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