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Sensing & Inspection Technologies
Phasor XS™
021-002-362 rev. 5
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©2008 General Electric Company. All rights reserved.
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  • Page 1 Sensing & Inspection Technologies Phasor XS™ 021-002-362 rev. 5 GEInspectionTechnologies.com ©2008 General Electric Company. All rights reserved. We reserve the right to technical modifications without prior notice...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents 1. Phased Array Operation—Keypad, 2.8.2 Selecting the TOF-Detection Method ..30 2.8.3 Setting Gate Logic ......... 30 Menus, and Displays ........7 2.8.4 Configure the Gate to Ignore or 1.1 Supplying Power ............7 Accept Off-Screen Triggers 1.2 Powering On and Off the Instrument ....8 (DISPLAY-RESULTS2-GATE SHAPE) ..
  • Page 4 Contents 4.7.1 Connecting a Conventional Probe ..56 5.10.2 Working with TCG ......... 73 4.7.2 Configuring the Instrument to Match 5.11 Adjusting DAC or TCG Display the Probe Type ........56 and Adding Offsets ..........73 4.7.3 Adjusting the Pulser Repetition 5.12 Editing and Deleting DAC and Frequency (PRF) ........
  • Page 5 Contents 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...
  • Page 6 Contents Page 4 PHASOR XS Operating Manual...
  • Page 7 Safety and Warranty Information Safety Information • the effects of sound velocity in the test material • the behavior of the sound wave at interfaces Before powering or operating this instrument, the between different materials following safety information should be carefully read. •...
  • Page 8 Safety and Warranty Information 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.

  • Page 9: Phased Array Operation-Keypad, Menus, And Displays

    NOTE: Only the dedicated GE Lithium battery pack should be used. Only this pack can be charged while After reviewing this chapter, you’ll be able to installed in the instrument.

  • Page 10: Powering On And Off The Instrument

    1. Phased Array Operation—Keypad, Menus, and Displays Keypad and Knob Features NOTE: When the battery indicator is in the last quar- ter as indicated by the symbol , charge the battery The instrument is designed to give the user quick ac- pack as soon as possible.

  • Page 11: Home Menu And Functions

    1. Phased Array Operation—Keypad, Menus, and Displays You’ll also find these keys and knobs on the instrument: —Knob Emulator Key switches from the Home Menu —Gain Step Key selects the amount of gain level to the Knob Menu, which allows you to perform Knob change that occurs with each click of the Gain Knob.
  • Page 12 1. Phased Array Operation—Keypad, Menus, and Displays • ORIGIN OFFSET—Defines the distance from an artificially desig- The Phased Array Home Menu System consists of several nated zero position (such as the center of a weld) to the projection menus, submenus, and functions. point of a reflector in the gate.
  • Page 13 1. Phased Array Operation—Keypad, Menus, and Displays • ANG CORRECTED—Select straight down or angle corrected sector • TOF MODE—Indicates whether the triggering echo’s flank or scan (Refer to Section 2.3.2) peak is used when making sound-path measurements. (Refer to Section 2.8.2) •...

  • Page 14: Display Screen Features (Phased Array)

    1. Phased Array Operation—Keypad, Menus, and Displays 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.

  • Page 15: Startup Mode

    1. Phased Array Operation—Keypad, Menus, and Displays 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.
  • Page 16 1. Phased Array Operation—Keypad, Menus, and Displays Page 14 PHASOR XS Operating Manual...

  • Page 17: Setting Up For Phased Array Measurement

    2. Setting Up for Phased Array Measurement 2. Setting Up for Phased Array Measurement In this part of the manual, you’ll learn how to configure the and STARTUP Submenus. These are accessed from the instrument’s display and operating features in preparation CONFIG Menu.

  • Page 18: Display Appearance

    2. Setting Up for Phased Array Measurement Step 3: The date and time formats shown on the display- Step 3: To change the hours or minutes setting, turn the screen and in outputted reports will be set to the choice function knob while the desired character is highlighted.

  • Page 19: Installing A Phased Array Probe

    2. Setting Up for Phased Array Measurement AMP COLOR PALET—Select the colors used to Installing a Phased Array Probe represent ranges of amplitude values when sector or linear scans are displayed. NOTE: Modifying certain settings related to probe or VIDEO REVERSE—Reverse the orientation of Dis- scan configuration will require a recalculation of the played Sector Scans (left to right) and Linear Scans.

  • Page 20: Configuring The Instrument For A Phased Array Probe

    2. Setting Up for Phased Array Measurement 2.3.2 Configuring the Instrument for a Step 2: Press next to one of the selections (PART Phased Array Probe NUMBER or SERIAL NUMBER) two times. Step 3: To change the active digit of the part or serial When a phased array probe is connected, various in- number (to match the value printed on the side of the strument settings must be input to match the probe and...

  • Page 21: Inputting Wedge-Related Information

    2. Setting Up for Phased Array Measurement Setting the Probe Delay (PROBE-OFFSET-PROBE Step 3: To change the value of the active digit of the part DELAY) 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.

  • Page 22: Inputting Test-Piece Properties

    2. Setting Up for Phased Array Measurement the offset and adjust the display accordingly (Figure 2-4). Determining and Inputting the Probe-Index-Point Be sure to also measure and input the WEDGE FRONT to Wedge-Front-Edge Distance (PROBE-WDGE dimension before setting ORIGIN OFFSET. GEO-WEDGE FRONT) Step 1: Activate the OFFSET Submenu (located in the A line scribed on the side of the wedge (see...
  • Page 23 2. Setting Up for Phased Array Measurement FIGURE 2-5—ELEM 1 POS setting identifies the location of the probe’s first element and describes the direction in which remaining elements are arranged. In this case the first element is located at the edge of the probe that corresponds to the LOW (thin) side of the wedge with additional elements arranged towards the high (thick) side of the wedge.
  • Page 24 2. Setting Up for Phased Array Measurement Page 22 PHASOR XS Operating Manual...

  • Page 25: Defining The Scan Parameters

    2. Setting Up for Phased Array Measurement Inputting Part Thickness (PART-PLAN-MAT When operating in Phased Array mode, the sequence THICKNESS) and pattern at which the probe’s elements fire are defined by the scan parameters (SCAN Menu). This section de- Step 1: Activate the PLAN Submenu (located in the PART scribes the process for setting these parameters and the Menu) by pressing below it.
  • Page 26 2. Setting Up for Phased Array Measurement FIGURE 2-7—Linear Scan Parameters FIGURE 2-8—Sector Scan Parameters Page 24 PHASOR XS Operating Manual...

  • Page 27: Defining The Ultrasonic Characteristics Of The Displayed Scan

    2. Setting Up for Phased Array Measurement FIGURE 2-9—Sector Focal Point Step 3: Turning the function knob will change the value APERTURE – During a sector scan, these parame- of LEG and reduce or expand the sound-path length dis- ters define the first element to be fired and the num- played on the screen.

  • Page 28: Pulser And Receiver Settings For Phased Array Operation

    2. Setting Up for Phased Array Measurement FIGURE 2-10—Changing the number of displayed LEGs modifies the displayed sound-path range. In this case, approximately 2.5 legs are displayed here. Step 1: Activate the BASE Submenu (located in the UT Pulser and Receiver Settings for Menu) by pressing below it.

  • Page 29: Selecting The Pulser Width (Ut-Pulser-Width)

    2. Setting Up for Phased Array Measurement FIGURE 2-11—The DISPLAY START value can be set to IP, IF, or MATERIAL. When the IF Gate is turned on, the A- and B-Gate starting points are based on the IF-Gate triggering echo. Note that both IF and IP DISPLAY START modes accommodate variations in the initial-pulse-to-interface distance while the MATERIAL setting assumes a fixed distance from the initial pulse to the test-piece interface.

  • Page 30: Managing Gates For Phased Array Operation

    2. Setting Up for Phased Array Measurement Negative Half Rectification means that only the • RF—Shows the echo with no rectification bottom (negative) half of the RF signal is displayed. In Step 3: Select the rectification method. Figure 4-9, note that even though it’s the negative half of the RF signal, it’s displayed in the same orientation as a Managing Gates for Phased Array positive component.
  • Page 31 2. Setting Up for Phased Array Measurement Remember that gate position has the following effects on Setting a Gate’s Starting Point (UT-GATE POS- instrument performance: GATE START) • The IF Gate provides a reference point from which Step 1: Activate the GATE POS Submenu (located in the other gates are positioned, and provides a the UT Menu).

  • Page 32: Selecting The Tof-Detection Method

    2. Setting Up for Phased Array Measurement 2.8.4 Configure the Gate to Ignore or 2.8.2 Selecting the TOF-Detection Method Accept Off-Screen Triggers (DISPLAY- A-Scan signals crossing a gate are evaluated for the pur- RESULTS2-GATE SHAPE) poses of flaw detection and material-thickness. When the signal crosses the A or B-Gate, either the gate-crossing Gate triggering can, in some cases, occur at a point that point (flank) of the signal, or the maximum point (peak)

  • Page 33: Calibrating The Instrument / Probe Combination

    2. Setting Up for Phased Array Measurement Calibrating the Instrument / Probe 2.9.1 Performing a Quick Calibration Combination Using the optional calibration block purchased with your instrument (or one you’ve fabricated), a quick calibration The phased-array calibration process requires the use procedure (matched to a designated sector-scan applica- of a calibration standard, of proper material type, with tion) can be performed as follows:...
  • Page 34 2. Setting Up for Phased Array Measurement Calibration Procedure Step 1: Access the CAL submenu located in the PART menu. Step 2: Adjust the VELOCITY setting until the displayed SBA measures 3 inches (or 75 mm if an EN block is used) Step 3: Adjust the PROBE DELAY setting until the dis- played SA measures 1 inch (or 25 mm if an EN block is...

  • Page 35: Operating In Phased Array Mode

    3. Operating in Phased Array Mode 3. Operating in Phased Array Mode This chapter of the manual explains how to adjust the Selecting the Displayed View instrument’s display to most effectively evaluate A, Sec- (Phased Array) tor, and Linear Scans acquired in Phased Array Mode. When operating in Phased Array Mode, there are three In this chapter, you’ll learn how to: ways in which the resulting image may be viewed.

  • Page 36: Displaying Results (Phased Array)

    3. Operating in Phased Array Mode FIGURE 3-2—The A-Scan can be displayed (note its vertical orientation) together with either the Sector (shown here) or Linear Scan. • PSA^—Peak soundpath distance of all beams in Displaying Results (Phased Array) scan that are currently captured by Gate A The instrument display screen contains reading boxes in •...
  • Page 37 3. Operating in Phased Array Mode • PSA/—Minimum soundpath distance of all beams in scan that are currently captured by Gate A • PPA/—Minimum projection distance of all beams in scan that are currently captured by Gate A • PDA/—Minimum material depth of all beams in scan that are currently captured by Gate A •...

  • Page 38: Controlling A-Scan Orientation And Beam Cursor Position

    3. Operating in Phased Array Mode • DA^—Corrected material-thickness depth from the Assigning Measured Readings to the Displayed testpiece surface (the probe-contacted side) to the Reading Boxes (DISPLAY-RESULTS1 or 2- reflector represented by the highest echo in A-Gate READING #) (in the beam selected by the beam cursor).
  • Page 39 3. Operating in Phased Array Mode FIGURE 3-4—A-Scan Mode setting links the A-Scan’s vertical location to the corresponding scans, vertical location, or extends the A-Scan across the full vertical height of the display. NORMAL—The vertical length of the A-Scan re- (it appears as a vertical line in Linear Scans).

  • Page 40: Operating In Freeze Mode (Phased Array)

    3. Operating in Phased Array Mode • SBM2—Soundpath measurement from the selected Operating in Freeze Mode (Phased Beam at the Horizontal Cursor 2 intersection Array) • At any time when operating in Phased Array mode, the RESULTS1—Display the four READINGS that were display can be frozen by momentarily pressing (hold- operational prior to freezing the display.
  • Page 41 3. Operating in Phased Array Mode FIGURE 3-5—These A and Sector Scans are being evaluated in Freeze Mode. PHASOR XS Operating Manual Page 39...
  • Page 42 3. Operating in Phased Array Mode FIGURE 3-6—Setting Analog (dBA) and Digital (dBD) Gain and using the dB REF Feature Changing the Gain-Adjustment Increment NOTE: Pressing and holding will switch the type of (dB STEP) gain controlled by the Gain Knob between dBD (digital When adjusting the A-Scan gain, each click of the gain gain) and dBA (analog gain).

  • Page 43: Operating In Tcg Mode (Phased Array)

    3. Operating in Phased Array Mode Step 2: To unlock the knob, change the setting of dB can be manually entered as described in Section 3.6.4. STEP to some value other than LOCK. To ensure that the reference reflector is detected by each beam angle, the Amplitude-Cycle-Diagram is NOTE: Both knobs are disabled whenever operating displayed along with the sector scan throughout the...

  • Page 44: Recording The Tcg Reference Points

    3. Operating in Phased Array Mode FIGURE 3-8—The Amplitude Cycle Diagram indicates the TCG-reference amplitude recorded at each beam angle. • Carefully calibrate the instrument for the probe / Step 1: A-Gate is used to record the reference echoes. material combination prior to beginning the TCG Set GATE START and WIDTH to evaluate only the se- recording process.
  • Page 45 3. Operating in Phased Array Mode FIGURE 3-9—TCG Recording Process PHASOR XS Operating Manual Page 43...

  • Page 46: Selecting Beam-Groups Of Interest During The Tcg Recording Process

    3. Operating in Phased Array Mode Step 4: Move the probe so that additional segments on Step 2: Identify the first beam group(s) for which you want the display’s left side indicate the presence of the first to define a TCG point. reflector.

  • Page 47: Editing Tcg Points

    3. Operating in Phased Array Mode NOTE: TCG points can be manually stored one beam Step 5: Press to activate the POINT Function and set at a time, or for all beams in the scan at once. To edit its value to NEW. all beams at once, set the BEAM CURSOR Function Step 6: Press next to POINT POS.
  • Page 48 3. Operating in Phased Array Mode POINT POS.—Modify (or input for NEW points) the To modify an existing TCG: time position of a TCG point. As exiting points are Step 1: Press below TCG EDIT Submenu (located selected with the POINT Function, their present in the UT Menu).

  • Page 49: Conventional Operation: Menu System, Keypad, And Displays

    4. Conventional Operation: Menu System, Keypad, and Displays 4. Conventional Operation: Menu System, Keypad, and Displays When operating in conventional ultrasonic mode, the • Install a conventional probe and configure the Pul- instrument provides ultrasonic flaw detection and thick- sar/Receiver to match the probe type (Section 4.7) ness measurement.

  • Page 50: Powering On And Off The Instrument

    4. Conventional Operation: Menu System, Keypad, and Displays • Up to four functions will be displayed in the function NOTE: To ensure that the battery pack is fully re- bar on the left side of the display. Select the desired charged, the battery charger must be attached to the function, by pressing one of the four function keys battery pack before it is plugged into an AC power...
  • Page 51 4. Conventional Operation: Menu System, Keypad, and Displays FIGURE 4-2—Some of the keypad and knob functions are shown here. FIGURE 4-3—These conventional menus, submenus, and functions are accessed through the Home Menu. PHASOR XS Operating Manual Page 49...
  • Page 52 4. Conventional Operation: Menu System, Keypad, and Displays SETUP Menu NOTE: Figure 4-3 shows the instrument’s Home Menu RANGE Submenu structure. The information provided in the following two manual sections explains what each function does and • RANGE—Adjusts the range of the display screen from .040” to 300” in steel.
  • Page 53 4. Conventional Operation: Menu System, Keypad, and Displays FIGURE 4-4—The instrument’s various evaluation menu selections are activated via the EVAL MODE function located in the EVAL Menu. Once selected, the active evaluation mode is added to the HOME Menu. RESULTS2 Submenu (Refer to Section 5.3) GATE B Submenu (Refer to...
  • Page 54 4. Conventional Operation: Menu System, Keypad, and Displays HEADER Submenu (Refer to Section 6.5) • AUTO80—Press and hold to automatically adjust applied gain to set the value of the highest peak in A gate to 80% of FSH. • HEADER NUMBER—Selects the Header Line to edit. •...

  • Page 55: Display Screen Features (Conventional)

    4. Conventional Operation: Menu System, Keypad, and Displays REF ECHO Submenu (Refer to Section 5.13) JISDAC MENU RECORD Submenu (Refer to Section 5.17.1) • GATE A START—Sets A-Gate starting point • GATE A START—Sets the beginning position of A gate on the •...

  • Page 56: Language, Units Of Measurement, Date, And Time

    4. Conventional Operation: Menu System, Keypad, and Displays FIGURE 4-5—Display Screen Features Turn on the instrument by pressing . First press to select Conventional Mode. The Home Menu will be activated. This menu’s structure was shown in Figure 4-3. Activate the Setup Menu by pressing below it.
  • Page 57 4. Conventional Operation: Menu System, Keypad, and Displays FIGURE 4-7—The CONFIG Menu allows the user to adjust most of the instrument’s display and operating features. The SETUP Menu allows for pulser, receiver, and A-Scan adjustments. Setting the Date (CONFIG-STARTUP-DATE) Step 2: Press next to the selection titled LAN- GUAGE.

  • Page 58: Display Appearance

    4. Conventional Operation: Menu System, Keypad, and Displays Step 4: When complete, press one more time. The display screen’s A-Scan window as it is selected. current time will be set to the time displayed. Step 4: The grid style will be set to the last one displayed. NOTE: Once set, the internal clock will maintain the Setting the Display Color current date and time.

  • Page 59: Adjusting The Pulser Repetition Frequency (Prf)

    4. Conventional Operation: Menu System, Keypad, and Displays FIGURE 4-8—Probe Attachment Locations any time a probe of a different type is installed. • BROADBAND—Select to utilize a built-in broad- band (BB) filter Selecting Probe Type Step 3: The probe frequency level will be set to the last (SETUP-RECEIVER-DUAL) one displayed.

  • Page 60: Selecting A Rectification Mode

    4. Conventional Operation: Menu System, Keypad, and Displays FIGURE 4-9—Typical Effects of Damping Changes below it. Two functions will appear down the left side of mode, the A-gate and B-gate can be positioned either the display screen. above or below the axis, to be triggered by a positive- heading echo or a negative-heading echo.

  • Page 61: Setting The Pulser Voltage Or Energy Level

    4. Conventional Operation: Menu System, Keypad, and Displays FIGURE 4-10—Rectification controls how much of the returned sound pulse appears on the display screen. Note that when RF rectification is selected, the A-Gate and B-Gate can be positioned above or below the axis. •...

  • Page 62: Setting The Display Delay

    4. Conventional Operation: Menu System, Keypad, and Displays FIGURE 4-11—Effect of A-Scan Range Adjustment note that the range can vary from 0.040 to 300 inches. • TCG—Turned OFF Step 4: The display’s horizontal range will remain as • Recommended that REJECT be set to 0. set.

  • Page 63: Using The Calibration Reminder Alarm

    4. Conventional Operation: Menu System, Keypad, and Displays FIGURE 4-12—Auto Calibration Procedures Step 1: Access the HOME Menu. press next to RECORD again. The value in the func- tion box will now read “S-REF2?”. Step 2: You’ll find these selections: Step 6: Apply couplant and couple the probe to the thicker •...

  • Page 64: Activating Instrument Upgrades

    4. Conventional Operation: Menu System, Keypad, and Displays Step 2: Use the REMINDER function to input the fre- quency at which the reminder alarm will trigger (between 0.5 and 4.0 hours). Setting this value automatically resets the alarm to trigger on the input frequency. This function also allows the alarm to be disabled.

  • Page 65: Making Conventional Measurements

    5. Making Conventional Measurements 5. Making Conventional Measurements This chapter explains how to configure your instrument’s • Operate in DGS evaluation mode (Section 5-14) convential flaw detection and thickness measurement • Operate in dB REF evaluation mode (Section 5.15) capabilities. It then explains how to make conventional •...

  • Page 66: Positioning Gates

    5. Making Conventional Measurements 5.1.1 Positioning Gates Step 2: Select the GATE A or B START function and adjust the starting point by turning the Function Knob. Increasing and decreasing the value of the starting point moves the Use the following procedures to set the vertical and gate to the right and left, respectively.

  • Page 67: Selecting The Tof-Detection Method

    5. Making Conventional Measurements 5.1.2 Selecting the TOF-Detection the HIGHEST peak of any echo crossing the gate (NOT necessarily the peak of the echo whose flank triggered Method the gate). A-Scan signals crossing the A or B-Gate are evaluated JFLANK—Time-based triggering point is the first flank for the purposes of flaw detection and material-thickness to cross the gate and amplitude-based results are based evaluation.

  • Page 68: Using Angle Beam Probes And The Trig Menu

    5. Making Conventional Measurements Defining Gate-Alarm Logic Step 2: Choose the MAGNIFY GATE function. (GATES-GATE MODE-GATE A or B LOGIC) Step 3: Select GATE A or GATE B. Step 4: Note that pressing BVIEW magnifies the display Each gate’s alarm can be triggered under one of two cir- so the selected gate spans the entire displayed range.

  • Page 69: Setting Angle Beam Probe Characteristics

    5. Making Conventional Measurements 5.2.1 Setting Angle Beam Probe • A%B—Amplitude (as a % of full-screen height) of the highest echo falling within the width of B-Gate Characteristics Note that when S, D, P, or R readings are displayed, To configure the instrument for an angle-beam probe, the Gate-Detection Mode (5.1.2) setting for the refer- follow this procedure enced gate (A or B) is indicated by a ^ (Peak Mode)
  • Page 70 5. Making Conventional Measurements • ERS—Evaluates the reflected echo (DGS Mode) Reference results (identified with “r”) Behavior and calculates the Equivalent Reflector Size Based on EVAL MODE • Gt—DGS test gain, which initializes the DGS curve’s DAC—% Amplitude or dB compared to corre- max height at 80% FSH.

  • Page 71: Saving The Instrument Configuration In A Data Set

    5. Making Conventional Measurements Step 1: Access the RESULTS2 Submenu (located in the NOTE: The gain knob is automatically locked whenever GATES Menu). the knob emulator menu is activated by pressing Step 2: Determine the configuration of the large display box by setting the MODE function to either LARGE (one Setting the Gain parameter displayed) or SPLIT (two parameters displayed...

  • Page 72: Freezing The A-Scan Display

    5. Making Conventional Measurements Freezing the A-Scan Display Conventional measurements can be made using the Time Corrected Gain (TCG) and Distance Amplitude Correction (DAC) functions (Figure 5-6). These functions are ac- Whenever an A-Scan is active, pressing the freeze cessed through the DAC/TCG Menu on the HOME Menu key ( ) freezes the A-Scan display.

  • Page 73: Using Dac

    5. Making Conventional Measurements Correction curve is superimposed on the A-Scan display. NOTE: The AUTO 80 function allows for automatic The curve, like the one shown in Figure 5-6, represents application of gain to set A-Gate’s triggering echo to constant reflector size at varying material depth. 80% of full screen height.

  • Page 74: Using Tcg

    5. Making Conventional Measurements Step 3: The DAC curve can appear as a series of straight Step 2: TCG reference points (up to 15) must be recorded. line segments (Figure 5-7) joining the stored DAC points This process allows the instrument to calculate and com- or as a curved (linear in gain –...

  • Page 75: Working With Tcg

    5. Making Conventional Measurements NOTE: TCG reference points, curve, and status (OFF, NOTE: The TCG curve begins at the first reference TCG, OR DAC) will be stored with a data set. When point recorded. It then proceeds horizontally from this recalled, curve status will be the same as when it was amplitude of this first reference point to the depth (time stored.

  • Page 76: Editing And Deleting Dac And Tcg Reference Points

    5. Making Conventional Measurements Step 2: Set the MODE function to FIXED (for evenly Step 5: Press next to the ENTER function to input the spaced offset lines) or CUSTOM for user-controlled offset adjusted point values (or new point’s position). The DAC line placement.

  • Page 77: Specifying A Probe And Preparing To Record The Reference Echo

    5. Making Conventional Measurements position, etc.). DGS is turned ON. The so-called DGS diagram forms the basis for this com- 5.14.1 Specifying a Probe and Preparing parison of the reflecting power. This diagram consists of a to Record the Reference Echo set of curves showing the connection of three influencing variables: Before using the DGS feature to evaluate reflectors in test...

  • Page 78: Record The Reference Echo That Defines The Dgs Curve

    5. Making Conventional Measurements prevent you from modifying the PROBE NAME or any of • FBH—Flat Bottom Hole with a reference defect size the other settings described in Step 4. equal to the hole’s facial diameter Step 4: If the user-defined probe type (PROBE #0) is Follow these steps and Figure 5-9 to record a reference...

  • Page 79: Display And Adjust The Dgs Curve

    5. Making Conventional Measurements 5.14.3 Display and Adjust the DGS Curve NOTE: When a DGS reference echo is stored, the will appear in the display’s status bar (upper left corner). Once a reference echo has been recorded, the DGS Note that only one DGS reference echo can be stored curve is displayed simply by selecting the SETUP sub- at a time.

  • Page 80: Evaluating Results In Dgs Mode

    5. Making Conventional Measurements • Echo amplitudes for reflector distances smaller than 5.14.4 Evaluating Results in DGS Mode half of the probe’s near-field length are subject to heavy variation – for physical reasons due to inter- Once the DGS curve is recorded and displayed (by turning ference phenomena effecting the area.

  • Page 81: Aws D1.1 Weld Rating Evaluation Mode

    5. Making Conventional Measurements FIGURE 5-11—dB Ref capabilities 5.16 AWS D1.1 Weld Rating Evaluation Once dB REF is activated, the Gain-Display Window lists both the Reference Gain and Incremental Gain levels. Mode Also, the icon will appear. The Reference Gain re- mains constant throughout the dB REF session while NOTE: Result-evaluating features, such as AWS the Incremental Gain value changes as the Gain Knob is...
  • Page 82 5. Making Conventional Measurements C ATTENUATION—Determined by subtracting 1 inch Step 3: Press next to the B REFERENCE function from the sound-path distance to the discontinuity, using (then to confirm) to define the reference dB level. the equation (inch units): C = (SA–1) × 2. This compen- Step 4: To evaluate a reflector in a test piece, couple the sates for sound loss from material attenuation along the probe to the test piece.

  • Page 83: Jisdac Evaluation Mode

    5. Making Conventional Measurements 5.17 JISDAC Evaluation Mode When displayed, the JISDAC curve visually represents a line of constant reflector peaks over a range of material depths. Remember that in JISDAC mode, the only deviation from NOTE: Result-evaluating features, such as JISDAC, traditional display and operation is the appearance of the are first selected by the user via the EVAL MODE JISDAC curve and a series of OFFSET curves.

  • Page 84: Recording The Jisdac Curve

    5. Making Conventional Measurements 5.17.1 Recording the JISDAC Curve material depth (Figure 5-14). To turn JISDAC evaluation mode ON or OFF: JISDAC Curve points are typically taken from a standard Step 1: With the JISDAC Menu accessed, select the with equally sized reflectors (holes) located at various SETUP submenu.

  • Page 85: Deleting A Jisdac Curve

    5. Making Conventional Measurements FIGURE 5-14—Storing at least two JISDAC points allows you to generate a recorded reference line (identified as H) and corresponding offset lines. Line H, M, or L can be chosen as the reference line from which measurements are based. Step 2: Adjust the TRANSFER CORR function as required to compensate for coupling differences.
  • Page 86 5. Making Conventional Measurements Page 84 PHASOR XS Operating Manual...

  • Page 87: Storing Data Sets And Generating Reports

    6. Storing Data Sets and Generating Reports 6. Storing Data Sets and Generating Reports Instrument settings can be stored as data sets. Most 6.1 Data Set Files functional settings are saved within a data set. When a stored data set is later recalled, all active function set- Data set files are used to store a specific instrument-setup tings will be modified to match those contained in the configuration.

  • Page 88: Creating Data Set Files

    6. Storing Data Sets and Generating Reports 6.1.1 Creating Data Set Files Step 5: With the desired data set name input, press next to ENTER to complete the data set creation To store instrument settings in a new data-set file follow process.

  • Page 89: Recalling Existing Data Sets

    6. Storing Data Sets and Generating Reports Step 2: Set the ACTION function (in the FILENAME the file-delete command. submenu) to STORE DATASET. Step 6: The deleted data set may not be retrieved. Step 3: Press next to ENTER, then follow the on-screen instructions to make the edits to this file Creating a Memo permanent.

  • Page 90: Generating A Report

    6. Storing Data Sets and Generating Reports from the outputted report: Step 1: Activate the HEADER Submenu (in the FILES menu). Step 2: Press next to the HDR IN REPORT function to set the value to YES. This indicates the header should be included in the report.

  • Page 91: Outputting Via The Rs-232 Serial Port Or Seven-Pin Lemo Connector

    6. Storing Data Sets and Generating Reports Outputting via the RS-232 Serial Port or Seven-Pin LEMO Connector The serial port of a PC can connect with the instrument via the RS-232 serial port located at the upper-rear corner of the instrument. To output the 5-volt TTL #1 signal to a connected PC you must connect the instrument to the PC using the correct cable (RS-232-to-9 Pin Serial Printer Cable).
  • Page 92 6. Storing Data Sets and Generating Reports Page 90 PHASOR XS Operating Manual...

  • Page 93: Technical Specifications

    7. Technical Specifications 7. Technical Specifications Physical Specifications On-Board Memory Set-Up Files Transportable Memory On SD Card for report and set-up files Documentation Format JPEG Weight 3.8 kg (8.2 lbs) with battery Dimensions 282 mm W x 171 mm H x 159 mm D (11.1 in. W x 6.8 in. H x 6.3 in. D) Battery Custom Li Ion Battery Pack -356P configuration Battery life...

  • Page 94: Phased Array / Conventional Channel Specifications

    7. Technical Specifications Phased Array / Conventional Channel Specifications Feature Conventional Phased Array Pulser Spike Bi-Polar Square Wave Pulse Repetition Frequency 15 to 2000 Hz 15 to 7000 Hz Pulser Voltage 300 V max ± 25 V to ± 75 V Pulser Energy Low/High Pulser Rise Time...

  • Page 95: Environmental Tests

    Offering specialized solutions that will help you improve productivity in your applications in the Aerospace, Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Automo- tive or Metals Industry. Contact your GE Inspection Technologies representative or visit www.ge.com/inspectiontechnologies for more information. PHASOR XS Operating Manual...
  • Page 96 7. Technical Specifications Page 94 PHASOR XS Operating Manual...

  • Page 97: Working In Top View (Optional Feature)

    8. Working in TOP View (Optional Feature) 8. Working in TOP View (Optional Feature) The TOP View display option allows for continuous Preparing for TOP View Operation scanning in TIMED mode with a phased-array probe or ENCODED scanning during a memory-limited session The TOP View display option allows for continuous with the use of an encoder-equipped probe.

  • Page 98: Setting Up Top View For Timed Operation

    8. Working in TOP View (Optional Feature) FIGURE 8-1—The A- and/or B-Gated regions in a sector or linear scan provide the data sources from which the TOP View display is generated. 8.1.2 Setting Up TOP View for TIMED Step 4: Note that the calculated value of DISPLAY LENGTH automatically updates.

  • Page 99: Setting Up Top View For Encoded Operation

    8. Working in TOP View (Optional Feature) FIGURE 8-2—Make these settings for TIMED TOP View operation. Most TOP View specific settings are accessed from the CLOCK, VIEW, and IMAGE Submenus. • SA – Time of flight duration to A-Gate triggering Step 6: Press to activate and set the AMP COLOR echoes...
  • Page 100 8. Working in TOP View (Optional Feature) In ENCODED operation (designated this because the Step 3: Press to activate and set the AMP COLOR probe operates in tandem with a single-axis quadrature PALETTE in the IMAGE Submenu (located in the DIS- encoder), the instrument acquires scan data whenever PLAY Menu).

  • Page 101: Creating A Top View

    8. Working in TOP View (Optional Feature) FIGURE 8-3—Make these settings for TOP View operation with an encoder. Most TOP View specific settings are accessed from the CLOCK, VIEW, and IMAGE Submenus. Creating a TOP View Acquiring TOP View Data in TIMED Mode After the instrument is configured as described in Whether in TIMED or ENCODED operating mode, the Sections 8.1.1...
  • Page 102 8. Working in TOP View (Optional Feature) FIGURE 8-4—TOP View display data, in this case acquired in TIMED mode, represents the projection of reflectors from a region of interest (defined by the A- or B-Gate) onto a viewable plane. The TOP View display’s detailed on-screen graticule and scale aids in determining a reflector’s size and depth within the test piece.
  • Page 103 8. Working in TOP View (Optional Feature) FIGURE 8-5—TOP View data, acquired in ENCODED mode, can be viewed as an amplitude or sound-path-distance to trigger (TOF) in A- or B-Gate. If desired to use the PEAK feature in ENCODED mode, the ASCAN MODE Function must first be set to PEAK in the TIMED acquisition mode before setting the CLOCK Function to ENCODED.
  • Page 104 8. Working in TOP View (Optional Feature) Adding or Removing the A-Scan from the TOP NOTE: The TOP View quadrature encoder controls the View Display collection of TOP View data in two ways. First, data is only collected while the encoder wheel is turning While acquiring TOP View data, the A-Scan representing (i.e.: while the probe is moving over the test piece).
  • Page 105 8. Working in TOP View (Optional Feature) With the Interface GATE display switched to ON, A- and variations described effect this Phased Array delay law B-Gate’s starting positions are automatically based on calculation, for both angle steering and focal depth. Delay the occurrence of an IF-Gate triggering.

  • Page 106: Freezing The Display And Navigating Data In Top View

    8. Working in TOP View (Optional Feature) Freezing the Display and Navigating Step 1: With TOP View operating and the TOP View Control Menu displayed (Figure 8-7), press Data in TOP View below STOP to freeze the TOP View display (pressing has the same effect).
  • Page 107 8. Working in TOP View (Optional Feature) FIGURE 8-7—TOP View data can be viewed as an amplitude or sound-path-distance to trigger (TOF) in A- or B-Gate. Note that in ENCODED mode, DATA SOURCE changes can only be made when the display is frozen. PHASOR XS Operating Manual Page 105...

  • Page 108: Storing The Top View Data

    8. Working in TOP View (Optional Feature) Storing the TOP View Data • While the instrument is still in FRAME VIEW mode, ENCODER details are supplied to the Phasor in the CLOCK menu and the gates are positioned to iden- TOP View data can be stored directly in a data set.

  • Page 109: Error Messages

    10. Index Index battery pack ..............7 BEAM ................34 A%A ................67 BEAM CURSOR ............45, 46 A%A^ ................34 BEAM GROUP ............... 44 A%B................36, 67 Beam Ultrasonic Depth........... 36 A%cA ................67 BIP .................. 66 A%rB ................67 BOLD LINE ..............
  • Page 110 10. Index DA^ ................. 36 ELEM 1 POS ..............20 DAC ................71 ENCODED ..............97 DAC Curve ............... 71, 82 ENCODER ..............98 DAC TYPE ..............71 encoder................98 DAMPING ............... 57 ENERGY ................ 59 Data Set Files ............85, 86 ERS ................

  • Page 111: Index

    10. Index Gr ................68, 78 LOW END ............... 20 Gt ..................68 L Line ................82 HDR IN REPORT ............88 Magnified View Key ............ 9, 48 HEADER................. 87 MAGNIFY GATE ............. 66 HIGH END ..............20 MATERIAL ..............23, 26 Home Key ..............
  • Page 112 10. Index PA/ .................. 35 PROBE NAME..............75 PA^ ................. 35 Probe Type ..............56 PART ................23 PSA/ ................35 PART NUMBER .............. 18 PSA^ ................34 PB ................... 67 PSB ................41, 42 PB/ .................. 36 PSB/ ................35 PB^ .................
  • Page 113 10. Index REF CORR ..............77 SOURCE/DEST .............. 86 REF ECHO ..............76 SPLIT ................69 REGIONAL ............... 15, 54 START ................104 REJECT ................59 STARTUP ..............15, 54 REMINDER ..............62 Startup Mode ..............13 Report ................88 STEP ................
  • Page 114 10. Index UT Menu ................. 28 VELOCITY .............. 19, , 61 VELOCITY L ..............23 VELOCITY T ..............23 VIDEO REVERSE ............17 View (Phased Array) ............33 VIEW MODE ..............95 View Select Key ............9, 48 VIEW WINDOW ............104 VOLTAGE ...............
  • Page 115 The crossed-put wheeled bin symbol invites you to use those systems. If you need more information on the collection , refuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waster administration. Visit www.ge.com/inspectiontechnologies for take-back instructions and more information about this initiative.
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