Phascan User's Manual - 2014

PHASCAN PORTABLE PHASED ARRAY
FLAW DETECTOR
USER'S MANUAL
Software Version：DP1.0.0.0
Guangzhou Doppler Electronic Technologies Co., Ltd
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Table of Contents
Chapter I Overview .............................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Main Functions of Phascan .............................................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Phascan Additional Functions.......................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.1Multi-group Setting ............................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.2 TOFD+PA (Phased Array) Detection .................................................................................................... 6
Chapter II Basic function ..................................................................................................................... 8
Chapter III Appearance &Structure of Phascan ................................................................................. 10

3.1 Introduction of Instrument Panels & Interfaces ............................................................................................. 10
3.1.1 Introduction of Instrument Panels....................................................................................................... 10
3.1.2 Instruction of Function Keys .............................................................................................................. 10
3.2 Introduction of Instrument Interfaces ............................................................................................................ 12
Chapter IV Menu Instruction ............................................................................................................. 15

4.1 Wizard Menu ................................................................................................................................................. 15
4.1.1 Subgroup Menu .................................................................................................................................. 16
4.1.2Focal Law Submenu (Only for PA operation mode) ............................................................................ 16
4.1.3 Calibration of Submenu ...................................................................................................................... 17
4.1.4 Weld Submenu .................................................................................................................................... 18
4.2 UT Menu Setting ........................................................................................................................................... 18
4.2.1 Conventional Submenu ....................................................................................................................... 18
4.2.2 Pulser Submenu .................................................................................................................................. 19
4.2.3 Receiver Submenu .............................................................................................................................. 21
4.2.4 Beam Submenu ................................................................................................................................... 23
4.2.5 Advanced Submenu ............................................................................................................................ 23
4.3 Gate/Alarm Menu .......................................................................................................................................... 24
4.3.1 Gate Submenu ..................................................................................................................................... 24
4.3.2 Alarm Set Submenu ............................................................................................................................ 26
4.3.3 Alarm Output Submenu ...................................................................................................................... 27
4.3.4 DAC/TCG Submenu ........................................................................................................................... 28
4.4 Measure Menu ............................................................................................................................................... 30
4.4.1Test Result Submenu ........................................................................................................................... 30
4.4.2 Cursor Submenu ................................................................................................................................. 38
4.4.3 Flaw Report Submenu ........................................................................................................................ 39
4.4.4 Thickness Set Submenu ...................................................................................................................... 40
4.4.5 Output Report Submenu ..................................................................................................................... 41
4.5 Display Menu ................................................................................................................................................ 42
4.5.1 Display Mode Submenu...................................................................................................................... 42
4.5.2 Auxiliary Line Submenu ..................................................................................................................... 43
4.5.3 Color Submenu ................................................................................................................................... 44
4.5.4 Property Submenu .............................................................................................................................. 44
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4.6 Probe/Test Piece Menu .................................................................................................................................. 46
4.6.1 Select .................................................................................................................................................. 46
4.6.2 Position ............................................................................................................................................... 48
4.6.3 Characteristics..................................................................................................................................... 49
4.6.4 Test Piece ............................................................................................................................................ 49
4.6.5 Advanced (skeleton map load function of work piece)....................................................................... 49
4.7 Focal Law Menu ............................................................................................................................................ 50
4.7.1 Configuration Submenu ...................................................................................................................... 50
4.7.2 Beam Angle Submenu ........................................................................................................................ 51
4.7.3 Focus Point Sub Menu ........................................................................................................................ 51
4.7.4 Aperture Submenu .............................................................................................................................. 52
4.7.5 Calculation Submenu .......................................................................................................................... 52
4.8 Scan Menu ..................................................................................................................................................... 52
4.8.1 Encoder ............................................................................................................................................... 52
4.8.2 Scan Setup .......................................................................................................................................... 53
4.8.3 Scan Area ............................................................................................................................................ 53
4.8.4 Start ..................................................................................................................................................... 54
4.8.5 Data ..................................................................................................................................................... 54
4.9 File Menu ....................................................................................................................................................... 54
4.9.1 File Submenu ...................................................................................................................................... 54
4.9.2 Report Submenu ................................................................................................................................. 55
4.9.3 Format Submenu ................................................................................................................................. 56
4.9.4 User Column Submenu ....................................................................................................................... 56
4.9.5 Note Submenu .................................................................................................................................... 57
4.10 Setup Menu .................................................................................................................................................. 57
4.10.1 Configuration Submenu .................................................................................................................... 57
4.10.2 System Setup Submenu .................................................................................................................... 57
4.10.3 Service Submenu .............................................................................................................................. 57
4.10.4 Network Set Submenu ...................................................................................................................... 58
4.10.5 Upgrade Submenu ............................................................................................................................ 58
Chapter Ⅴ Application Settings ........................................................................................................ 59

5.1 Use Wizard to Create an Application Set....................................................................................................... 59
5.1.1 Group Set ............................................................................................................................................ 59
5.1.2 Configure Focal Law (Only for PA operation mode).......................................................................... 59
5.2 Select Probe & Wedge ................................................................................................................................... 60
5.3 User-defined Probe ........................................................................................................................................ 61
5.4 User-defined Wedge....................................................................................................................................... 63
5.5 Define Detected Test Piece ............................................................................................................................ 66
5.6 Make Weld Drawing ...................................................................................................................................... 66
Chapter Ⅵ Calibration Settings ......................................................................................................... 69

6.1 Select Calibration Content ............................................................................................................................. 69
6.2 About Type of Reflector ................................................................................................................................ 70
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6.3 About Scan Type ............................................................................................................................................ 70
6.4 About Ultrasonic Calibration ......................................................................................................................... 70
6.4.1 Ultrasonic Velocity Calibration........................................................................................................... 71
6.4.2 Delay Calibration under UT Operating Mode .................................................................................... 74
6.4.3 Velocity & Delay Calibration under UT Operation Mode .................................................................. 76
6.4.4 Wedge Delay Calibration under PA Operation Mode ......................................................................... 79
6.4.5 Sensitivity Calibration in PA Operation Mode.................................................................................... 81
6.4.6 TCG Calibration in PA operation mode .............................................................................................. 84
6.4.7 TOFD Calibration ............................................................................................................................... 89
6.5 Encoder Calibration ....................................................................................................................................... 91
6.6 Standard calibration ....................................................................................................................................... 93
6.6.1 AWS D1.5 Calibration ........................................................................................................................ 93
Chapter Ⅶ Battery management ........................................................................................................ 95

7.1 Lithium-Ion Battery ....................................................................................................................................... 95
7.1.1 Battery Status Indicators ..................................................................................................................... 95
7.1.2 Battery Removal and Installation ....................................................................................................... 96
7.1.3 Battery Charging ................................................................................................................................. 96
7.1.4 Maximizing Performance of Lithium-ion Batteries ............................................................................ 96
7.1.5 Used Battery Disposal ........................................................................................................................ 97
7.1.6 Warnings on Battery Use .................................................................................................................... 97
Chapter Ⅷ Maintenance .................................................................................................................... 98

8.1 Preventative Maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 98
8.2 Instrument Cleaning....................................................................................................................................... 98
8.2.1 Clean Casing & Acquisition Module .................................................................................................. 98
8.2.2 LCD Screen Protector Cleaning ......................................................................................................... 98
Chapter Ⅸ Specifications ................................................................................................................... 99

9.1 General Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 99
9.2 Alarms .......................................................................................................................................................... 100
9.3 Safety ........................................................................................................................................................... 100
Chapter X Connector References..................................................................................................... 101

10.1 Scanner Interface Connector...................................................................................................................... 101
10.2 Alarm and I/O Connector........................................................................................................................... 102
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Chapter I Overview
Phascan portable ultrasonic phased array flaw detector is being researched & developed by Doppler, which
integrated with up to 128 number of elements, support up to 1024 focal laws, powerful data analysis processing
software and "ultrasound simulation Calculator" advanced technology etc. Phascan is more competitive among in
similar products in the market, is the first choice of research & application for ultrasonic testing technologies.
Phascan with a 10.4-inch bright high-resolution color LCD touch screen, not only can display multiple scans of the
testing results, but also ensure the reliability of test results, and flexibility of management& monitoring, data storage,
and for further analysis.
Phascan precise TCG feature, is able to auto-focus scan on different depths of workpiece, and shows the same
equivalent sizes of different distances, on-the-spot testing is more intuitive and efficient.
Doppler has first-class of ultrasonic probe research and production capacity, is necessary to quickly provide phased
array probes, wedges, adapters, scan frames, custom and other special requirements of probes.
Phascan are integrated with two conventional UT channels, they can work independently, and simultaneously
process for single/dual channel of TOFD inspection, and display test results at the same time, provides
multidimensional information of defects to operators.
High performance, and multifunctional Phascan instrument, which uses international general menu structure mode
and help menu, convenient to operate, and suitable for ultrasonic phased array detection technology development
&research, training, and on-the-spot testing; perfectly suitable for aviation/ air space, heavy machinery, nuclear
power, railways, pressure vessel and pipeline of industrial fields; especially inspection for complicated structures,
and high requirements of important workpieces, this instrument can fully replace the conventional ultrasonic testing
instruments to obtain a satisfying and reliable results.
1.1 Main Functions of Phascan

As the new generation phased array detection equipment, Phascan is featured with high indicators, multi-functions;
Main Features:
 32 elements of receiver channels, independent 128 elements of pulser channels, Can support a maximum
of 128 elements of phased array probes
 Dual independent conventional UT channels, can display single/dual channel of TOFD inspection and PA
inspection at the same time, shows more rich information of defects.
 Built-in focal law calculator, can achieve:
（1）2 kinds of scanning methods: Linear, and sectorial
（2）4 kinds of focal methods: Depth, Sound Path, Projection & Focal Plane
（3）Multiple display : A/S/B/C, etc.
 Can achieve fast calibration of Acoustic Velocity, Sensitivity, TCG etc., more accurate and reliable testing
results
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 Can setup multi-group testing, as much as lots of instruments work at the same time
 Negative square wave pulser, minimum resolution of pulse delay is2.5ns; PRF up to20 KHz.
 10.4'' TFT color touch-screen LCD, resolution: 800*600 pixel
 Auto-recognize model of probes, when Doppler's PA probes are applied.
1.2 Phascan Additional Functions

1.2.1 Multi-group Setting
Phascan can implement multiple groups testing, which is equivalent to more than one set of instruments working at
the same time, greatly to improve detection efficiency, and save time. Multiple groups working at the same time
diagram as shown in Figure 1.1, detection parameters can be set independently for each group, the current group of
window bar text color with red highlights
Fig.1.1 Example: Multi-group work simultaneously.
1.2.2 TOFD+PA (Phased Array) Detection

Phascan is equipped with dual independent conventional channels besides PA interfaces, conventional UT or TOFD
scanning is achievable. Conventional channels can be regarded as one group of Phascan and can be displayed with
PA simultaneously. Fig. 1.2(a) shows a steel weld scanning shelf equipped with a pair of TOFD probes and two PA
probes. Fig. 1.2(b) Group I and III are phased array scanning, and the second group is TOFD scanning. Phascan can
set one group of phased array and two groups of TOFD, or two groups of phased arrays and one group of TOFD
displayed at the same time.
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Fig. 1.2 (a) Fig. 1.2 (b)
Fig. 1.2 TOFD+PA Scanning Simultaneously
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Chapter II Basic function
Basic parameters of Phascan PA & conventional channels are shown as below:
Item Sub-item PA Channel Conventional Channel
Receiver/Pulser 32/128 2/4
Range 9900μs 9900μs
Velocity 635-15240m/s 635-15240m/s
Configuration
Test Mode PE/PC PE/PC/TT/TOFD
Pulser Voltage 50V/100V 50v/100v/200v
Pulser Method Negative square wave Negative square wave
Pulser Width 30-500ns 30-500ns
Pulser Rise Time <8ns <8ns
PRF 20KHz 20KHz
Pulser Generator Delay 10μs/2.5ns 10μs/2.5ns
Damping NA 50Ω/ 500Ω
Gain Range 0-80dB 0-80dB
Bandwidth 0.5-15MHz 0.5-15MHz
Input Impedance 200Ω 200Ω
Input Capacitance 60pF 60pF
Receiver Delay 10μs/2.5ns 10μs/2.5ns
Receiver
Sampling Rate 100MHz 100MHz
ADC Resolution 10bit 10bit
Max Length of A scan 8192 8192
No. of Focal Laws 1024 NA
True Depth, Sound Path,
Focusing Type NA
Projection, Focal Plane
Data collection Rectification FW/HW+/HW-/RF FW/HW+/HW-/RF
Synchronization Initial pulse or gate Initial pulse or gate
Linear/ Sectorial/ Static/
Scanning Type NA
Depth
Display Mode A/B/C/S Scan, PA-TOFD A/B TOFD
Scan &Display
Measure Units mm, inch mm, inch
DAC Points 16 16
Dynamic Range 40dB 40dB
TCG Max Gain Slope 20dB/μs 20dB/μs
Threshold A/B/I
Gate Threshold 0-98%
Gate
Gate Trigger Mode Peak, Front Edge
Test Report HTML
Data Storage Pluggable Storage U Disk/SD Card
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Size 10.4 inch
Resolution 800*600pixel
Type TFT LCD Touch Screen
Screen
USB 3×USB Ports
Ethernet 10/100M
Video Output DVI/VGA Compatible
I/O Interface
Encoder YES
Language Chinese/English
DC Supply Voltage 15VDC 4A
Battery Type Li-battery
Battery &Power Supply
Charge Operatable while charging on the host
Continuous Working Time 6hours
Size 325mm×230mm×130mm
Shell
Weight 4.5Kg(Not include battery)
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Chapter III Appearance &Structure of Phascan
3.1 Introduction of Instrument Panels & Interfaces

Multiple quick keys with relative menus are on the panel besides conventional keys of Phascan; enable convenient
and quick UT experiment in the lad or parameter setting as well as on-the-spot detection.
3.1.1 Introduction of Instrument Panels
Fig. 3.1 Phascan Panel and Keys

3.1.2 Instruction of Function Keys
Table 3.1 Instruction of Function Keys
ICON UT/PA DIGIT FUNCTION INSTRUCTION PC QUICK KEYS
Main Menu - To select required main menu Win key
Main Menu - To select required main menu Win key
To bring up help menu on the

Help - F1
currently display page
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Data increase or loop to select the
Up - Up
last parameter.
Data decrease or loop to select the

Down - Down
next parameter.
Move cursor to the left within

Left - Left
type able window
Move cursor to the right within type

Right - right
able window
Confirm - Confirm current revised parameter. Enter
Cancel current revised parameter

Cancel/Back - Esc
and back to the previous
To select current focal law under PA

Group selection - Digital key zone “-”
mode.
To reset A scan signal envelop and

Clear - Digital key zone “.”
ref. line.
Set parameter for cursor, activate

Cursor 0 Digital key zone “0”
cursor mode.
Pause data collection and into

Frost 1 analysis mode (Current data or data Digital key zone “1”
from files)
Modify the type of calibration , and

Calibration 2 Digital key zone “2”
calibration mode
Gain 3 Set signal gain. Digitalkey zone “3”
File/Open 4 Start file browser. Digital key zone “4”
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Set parameters for the display gate,
Gate 5 activate gate mode in the touch Digital key zone “5”
screen.
Start or stop a test. Press the button

Start/Stop 6 to reset previous data and/or Digital key zone “6”
encoder.
Save report, data or image in

Save 7 accordance with Configuration of Digital key zone “7”
File - Data Menu.
Auto-adjust echo amplitude to 80%

80% Auto-gain 8 Digital key zone “8”
in the gate.
Select the view to be activated in

Display 9 Digital key zone “9”
the layout.
3.2 Introduction of Instrument Interfaces

Phascan interface is designed with 2 conventional UT connectors, alarm& I/O connectors, DB-15 encoders, Ethernet
interface, 3×USB 2.0 interfaces, DVI/VGA, headphone and microphone interfaces (as shown in Figure 3.2~3.5).
Fig.. 3.2 Top connectors of Phascan
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Fig.. 3.3 Leftside connector of Phascan
Fig.. 3.4 Rightside connector of Phascan
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Fig.. 3.5 Back connector of Phascan
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Chapter IV Menu Instruction
This chapter provides reference information for each menu, submenu, parameters buttons of user interface in
Phascan software. The order of chapter's instruction matches with menu, submenu, parameters button of user
interface.
4.1 Wizard Menu

Wizard menu contains a variety of set parameters, to achieve the required test configurations by setting parameters.
As shown in Figure 4.1, the Wizard menu button displays navigation button and the relevant parameter buttons, and
provides online help for each step. Using the wizard menu is a quick and easy way to create settings.
Fig.. 4.1 Contents in wizard
To execute the steps of wizard, use the following universal navigation button to switch.
Start
Start the first step of WIZARD
Next step
Move to the next step of WIZARD
Back
Move back to the previous step of WIZARD
Reboot
If parameters need to be re-modified or re-calibrated which are not allowed within the error range, reboot the
WIZARD
Continue
Stop current WIZARD, and start next WIZARD.
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Note: Press cancel button（）to exit WIZARD.
4.1.1 Subgroup Menu

Subgroup menu guides users to execute following steps:
• Revise current group settings if material and geometry of workpieces being measured; define probes, wedges,
and their relative positions.
Shapes, materials thicknesses of workpieces
Group Mode (Testing mode)
Transmit& receive mode, transmit (receive) initial elements
Probe specifications
Wedge specifications
Scan offset, delay offset, turning angles
• Add a new group, its initial parameters are the same as the copy source of group.
Detection setting of a group is a combination of parameter values. These parameters define all areas refer to the
detection, and get measurement results through detection. Which determine the geometric shapes and materials,
wedge specifications (if use a wedge), and probe specifications and determine connection types of wedges, probes
and instruments, as well as scanning position and so on.
4.1.2Focal Law Submenu (Only for PA operation mode)

Focal law submenu guides user to execute steps for configuration of focal laws.
Use focal law WIZARD to complete following operation:
• ConFig. focal law (sectorial, linear, depth and static);
• Select focal types;
• Initial position of focal point;
• Set waveform (longitudinal/shear wave);
• Set materials;
• Set number of elements, starting & ending elements, element delays (end elements and element delays are
unsetable during sectorial scans);
• Set beam angles;
Focal law would be applied to current selected group if there is more than one group.
Configuration of focal law
1. Select WIZARD >Focal law >Start (Focal law step), start focal law WIZARD.
2. Click“Next step”, complete the remaining steps according to help information on the screen.
<Note> can press cancel button（）to exit WIZARD in any time.
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4.1.3 Calibration of Submenu
Calibration of submenu can guide user to execute all necessary operations. A calibration test block is required for all
calibrations.
The first step to calibrate WIZARD is to select items to be calibrated. Following parameters will appear during
calibration.
Type
Select types to be calibrated, there are following options:
Encoder: Select one encoder to be calibrated. (Appears when use encoder)
Ultrasonic: Select calibration types relate to ultrasound
Standard: Determine the required standard type.
4.1.3.1 If select TYPE=ULTRASONIC, following parameters can be chose:

Mode:
1. Velocity
Calibrate the propagation velocity in measured workpiece material, velocity calibration should be implemented
first, because the calibrated velocity will be applied to wedge delay calibration later.
2. Delay
Calibrate propagation delay of sound velocity of the inside of wedges
3. Velocity & delay(Only for UT, UT1, UT2 operation mode)
Calibrate the propagation velocity of workpiece material and inside the wedge simultaneously
4. Sensitivity(Only for PA operation mode)
Calibrate the sensitivity of reference reflector which detectable
5. TCG
Select & calibrate quantitative curve of TCG
6. TOFD
Calibrate relative parameters of TOFD setting
4.1.3.2 If select TYPE=Encoder

Calibrate relevant parameters of encoder settings
<Note>If select TYPE=Encoder, then need to set Scan Settings > Scan Source=Encoder 1 to enable
4.1.3.3 If select TYPE=Standard

Calibrate relevant parameters of standards such as AWS-D1.5
Reset all
Reset calibration of wedge delays and sensitivities
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4.1.4 Weld Submenu
Weld submenu can help users to create weld diagram during welding, which is used to trace sound line & analysis
defects later. Then, select Display>Auxiliary line>Reference line, to active S scan mode in display mode.
<Note> Weld diagram displays only in S scan.
Weld type
I Type/V Type/Dual V Type/U Type Optional，See Fig.. 4.2.
Fig.. 4.2 Common types of weld groove
Symmetry
Symmetry：Symmetrical between weld groove & central line
Leftside groove：Groove on leftside only
Rightside groove：Groove on rightside only
4.2 UT Menu Setting

UT menu setting contains UT parameter settings of Phascan.
4.2.1 Conventional Submenu

Conventional submenu contains main UT parameters.
Gain
Set signal gain, data always shown on top of the screen (Fig.. 4.3)
Fig.. 4.3a Gain value while “Ref. gain” is“OFF”
Fig.. 4.3b Gain value while “Ref. gain” is“ON”
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<Note> Press , to set signal gain directly
Initial point
Set initial value of beam path axis
Range
Set detect range value.
Wedge delay
Add one beam delay for all focal laws in one group under PA operation mode. To adjust wedge delay manually
under UT operation mode
Wedge delay represents total propagation time in the wedge, for example:
Pulse echo (PE) propagation time: sum of time of incidence & return.
Pitch-catch (PC) propagation time: propagation time in the pulse generator plus propagation time in the receiver
wedge.
Velocity
Set sound velocity inside material, according to the options of materials and waveforms, there is a default value
which is revisable
4.2.2 Pulser Submenu

Pulse submenu contains all kinds of pulser generator parameters.
Pulser initial element
Select given pulser initial element, the quantity is based on probe & hardware configuration. In general, choose
“1” when use one probe to detect, choose “1” or “65” when use two probes (use port converter).
Pulser/Receiver Mode
Select pulser generator and receiver mode:
PE：Pulser echo mode, use same probe to pulser and receiver
PC：One pulser one receiver (transmit-receive) mode, one pulser, one receiver
TT：Penetration mode, to transmit from one side of test piece, and the other probe receive it from the opposite
side of test piece.
TOFD: TOFD adopts one pulser and one receiver by 2 conventional UT probes. TOFD highlights the signal and
records the diffraction signal from the bottom of the reflector, to detect the reflector and quantitate it. TOFD
data will be displayed in B scan in grey color, which is only applied for UT, UT1, UT2 modes.
Frequency
Set probe frequency, Parameters are adjustable only when probe type is “unknown”. In the PA mode of
operation, also need to turn off auto-detection function of probes, otherwise, the instrument will use the probe
frequency value.
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Emission voltage
Set output voltage for each pulser generator.
Pulser width
Select pulser width, pulser width auto-adjust in accordance with probe frequency, also can adjust pulse width
value manually.
Pulser Repetition Frequency（PRF）
Set PRF data, PRF data is related with Scan>Detect>Scanning speed. To input a data and the software will
adjust PRF automatically. Or select following:
Max value: Select the maximum value allowed by the current configuration.
Max value/2: Half of the maximum value as current PRF.
Optimal: Calculate recommended current configuration (Default value)
Self-definition: Input PRF value manually.
About Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF)

PRF is the frequency of pulser emission, reciprocal of pulser emission time interval. See pic.4.4, calculate PRF
as below:
PRFTotal=1/TTotal
PRFBeam=1/TBeam
Fig.. 4.4 Picture of PRF calculation under PA mode
PRF Indicator
In Phascan software's reading bar, PRF indicator shows PRF value (unit: Hz), indicator is shown as below:
PRF：T（B）
and：
T=Total PRF，Unit: Hz
B=Beam pulse frequency，Unit: Hz
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Fig.. 4.5 PRF indicator in reading bar
Example ： If there are 31 beams during scanning (Focal Law), the following PRF indicator shows:
· PRF：1 （31）Means emit 31 beams once per second
· PRF：60 （1860）Means emit 31 beams 60 times per second.
V Indicator
V indicator displays detect speed. Computing method of V is below:
V=PRF（PRF）×Scanning resolution
Set scanning resolution in Scan>Scan area>Resolution (Multiple S scan or only C scan)
Fig.. 4.6 V indicator in reading bar

Maximize PRF value
If Phascan has many specific features are enabled, the PRF values may not be the desired one. In this case, please
consider the following recommendations:
•Reduce beam numbers for one group or more than one (In focal law menu or wizard).
• Reduce group numbers.
• Reduce UT range at UT setting>Conventional>Initial & Range
• Reduce values at UT setting>Pulser>Pulser width
• Reduce values at UT setting>Ref.>Dots. Reduce A scan dots to help PRF reach a maximum value, and more
than one A scan display side by side won't have an impact on screen.
• Select UT setting>Receiver, to reduce average value.
• Select Scan>Data>Detect data=Only for C scan, not for all A & C scan, to avoid decrease of PRF value.
4.2.3 Receiver Submenu

Receiver submenu is used to set wave form of A scan, and to set different filters.
Receiver initial elements
This is only a read-only parameter, which is used to check selected receiver elements of given channels. To set UT
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channels under PC mode.
Filtering
Select proper filter value
Detection
Select detection mode
（1）RF：No detection（Fig..4.6）。Select this parameter, shutdown video filter is a must.
（2）Positive half-wave：Retain positive value only（Fig.. 4.7）.
（3）Negative half-wave：Retain negative value only（Fig.. 4.8）.
（4）Full wave：All detection data will be transformed into absolute value（Fig..4.9）。
Fig..4.7 RF mode Fig.. 4.8 Positive half-wave mode
Fig..4.9 Negative half-wave Fig.. 4.10 Full wave mode

Video filtering (Only in PA mode)
When this parameter is activated, enable video smoothing filter. This parameter is based on probe frequency and
detection mode.
Average
Select an average value for the selected group (1, 2, 4, 8 or 16).This average value effects PRF. For example,
hardware still emits pulse in 1 KHz if revise average value from 1 to 4, but all 4 pulse echoes would be treated
averagely and generate a unique signal. “Average” function can help to reduce echo signal noise. “Average 1”means
no average is used.
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Refrain
Signal would be refrained if amplitude is lower than the refrain value. The value is 0% by default.
Attenuation
Only applicable for UT mode, 50Ω/500Ω optional
4.2.4 Beam Submenu

Beam submenu is used to manage each parameter related to beam.
Scan offset (Only for UT operation mode)
Set offset for UT channel in the scan axis.
Step offset (Only for UT operation mode)
Set offset for UT channel in the scan axis.
Angle (Only for UT operation mode)
Allow users to set selected beam refraction angle.
Steering angle
The direction of UT beam is relative with scan axis.
Beam delay (Only for PA operation mode)
Set wedge delay for selected focal law. The system will calculate beam delay for all beams automatically when
wedge model and parameter are being input. This parameter can be used only when micro-adjustment for the
focal law gain is needed.
Gain compensation (Only for PA operation mode)

Gain compensation for each beam (focal law) will displayed in the parameter automatically after finishing
sensitivity calibration, it's zero by default when not being calibrated. This value can be changed only when
micro-adjustment for the focal law gain is needed.
4.2.5 Advanced Submenu

Set ref. signal in advanced submenu and to collect points from A scan view.
Set as 80%
Press menu, the system will adjust gain automatically and make it as 80% of FSH for the signal in gate A.
Set Ref.
Save A scan in memory (Curve, amplitude & gain).
Ref. gain
Current gain is set as basic gain when initiate ref. gain function, and add one ref. gain in the gain bar (Set
ref.gain initial value in Gate/Alarm-DAC/TCG-Ref gain).See Fig..4.3b.
All focal law gain under PA mode is amount of basic & ref.gain. Parameter setting is very useful when set
ref.gain is needed and adjusts gain detection by plus/minus.
When this function is shut, ref.setting will be deleted, Ref.gain vanish from gain value bar.
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Sampling dots
Set quantity of A scan dots which need to be saved. To adjust sampling point sand compression factor
automatically according to detect range. Confirm detect range in UT setting>Conventional>Range.
A scan points and compression factor have direct relationship with file size.
Compression factor
Show display range of selected group and scale factor of sampling points. TOFD channel has no compression,
so the coefficient is 1.
Full gain
This parameter is used to set full gain of all channels, and group wizard calculates automatically on basis of
elements quantity in the focal law. In general, this parameter needs no change. It is applicable only under PA
mode.
<Note>
The instrument may lose vertical linearity when change to full gain manually. Parameter is changeable only by
users who know advanced technology.
4.3 Gate/Alarm Menu

Gate/Alarm menu contains parameters of configurate gate, alarm and output.
Gate shows in red, green or yellow active line in A scan view, red, green or yellow spotted line in B/S scan
view.
Alarm is the reaction that instrument response in accordance with gate or thickness. PHASCAN is configured
with 3 independent software alarms, which can assign to one of the three digital outputs to achieve panel
indicator alarm and buzzing alarm. Besides, PHASCAN is configured with simulative output set to be in
accordance with I/O interface of output signals.
4.3.1 Gate Submenu

Gate submenu contains parameters used for configuration.
Gate
To confirm gate that user wanted, three kinds of gate distinguished by color
A：Gate A (red), measure gate
B：Gate B (green), measure gate
I：Gate I (yellow), gate synchronous
Parameter
To select one group parameter in the right side
Select Gate/Alarm>Gate>Parameter=Position, to set parameters for selected gate:
Start: Set initial position of selected gate, this position is concern with gate synchronous. Actual position of
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gate is synchronous position plus initial gate position.
Width: Set width of selected gate.
Valve: Set height of selected gate. This parameter determines flaw amplitude being applied.
Select Gate/Alarm>Gate>Parameter=Mode, Configurate following parameters for selected gate:

Synchronous (When Gate/Alarm>Gate=A or B): Using to define selected gate synchronous type.
Pulse: No gate tracking while select Pulse, Gate I stay stable, Gate A or Gate B move with A scan (as Fig. 4.11a).
I/: Synchronous with inside gate signal's frontier when signal passes through the gate I, the initial position of gate A
or gate B at the frontier position of inside signal of gate I(as Fig. 4.11b and 4.11c), if not pass, the initial position of
gate A or gate B at the terminal position of inside signal of gate I(as Fig. 4.11d).
A/(Only in Gate B): Synchronous when signal passes through gate A for the first time. If not pass, then synchronous
with gate A terminal. Same as I/ synchronous
Fig..4.11 I llustrations of gate tracking
Measurement:
Select whether to measure at signal peak or signal front edge. Selection of this parameter will affect all relative
measurement (See table 4.1)
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• Volume reading (Such as SA, PA, DA……)
• Thickness (Reading “T”)
• Calibration (Peak or front edge)
• Gate Synchronous
Table 4.1 Effect on results by measure method

Measure mode Illustration of measure result
Measure result DA=DA^
Gate A measure mode=Peak(^)
Measure result PB=PB/
Gate B measure mode=Front edge（/）
RF （Radio frequency）
Confirm trigger gate signal part
Absolute: Gate will be trigged to pass through gate no matter whether HW+ or HW-.
Positive: Only positive signal can trigger gate.
Negative: Only negative signal can trigger gate.
4.3.2 Alarm Set Submenu

Alarm submenu contains parameters that applied to define alarm condition. Alarm function with high practical
capacitance in actual test.
There are 3 logic alarms on basis of gate condition. The condition can be applied for one group or all groups, but the
trigger conditions are the same.
Alarm
Select alarm, 3 groups of alarm optional
Group selection
Select groups need to be trigged, any one group or all groups are optional to select.
Alarm condition
To assign one trigger alarm condition
Gate A: If signal passes through gate A, alarm is triggered.
Gate B: If signal passes through gate B, alarm is triggered.
Gate I: If signal passes through gate I, alarm is triggered.
Nongate A: If signal does not pass through gate A, alarm is triggered.
Nongate B: If signal does not pass through gate B, alarm is triggered.
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Nongate I: If signal does not pass through gate I, alarm is triggered.
<Min thickness: If thickness is less than the minimum thickness standard being set in
Measure>Thickness>Min Thickness, alarm is triggered.
>Max Thickness: If thickness is more than the maximum thickness standard being set in
Measure>Thickness>Min Thickness, alarm is triggered.
Alarm logic
Used when one alarm contains two relative conditions.
And: Only when two given alarm conditions are met simultaneously, then can trigger the alarm.
Or: Alarm is triggered when one of the two given conditions is met.
Condition
Assign the condition of the second trigger alarm.
4.3.3 Alarm Output Submenu

Alarm output submenu contains the needed parameters for output signal from configurated trigger alarm.
PHASCAN has 3 alarm output and 2 simulative outputs as fellow:
• Visual alarm: Use indicator located in the front panel of PHASCAN.
• Audio alarm: Use buzzer.
• TTL alarm: Use alarm and I/O interface signal.
Use this submenu to assign one or more logic alarms for each output.
When select OUTPUT=output 1, 2, or 3.

Alarm group
Output corresponding alarm group set. Alarm 1=output 1, alarm 2=output 2, alarm 3=output 3 by default.
On-off status:
On-Off the visual and (or) audio alarm
Alarm times
Using to configurate and activate corresponding alarm times that needed to be triggered.
Buzzer
Open built-in speaker and select sound frequency
Alarm delay
Set activated time delay from alarm signal generating to TTL terminal. There is no delay for visual & sound
alarm.
This function much useful in online measure system, as delay TTL alarm signal can be used to trigger javelin,
Delay should be set as needed time from probe position to move to javelin in the test piece.
<Important issue>
Other alarm signals cannot be detected during the process of delay.
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Lasting time
Determine the lasting time of selected alarm, which is the lasting time of VISUAL, and sound output signal.
Time unit is ms.
When select OUTPUT=simulative1or 2:
Output
Select simulative output that needs to be configurated. Simulative 1 and 2 are simulative signal output; transmit
the signal of A scan to these two outputs to enable PHASCAN to connect with other systems.
Switch status
Open and shut down the simulative output.
Group selection
Select the groups which output simulative signal.
Alarm source
Select A scan data type that is being sent to simulative output. Optional A scan data types are A%, B% &
thickness.
A%: Send passing gate A signal to simulative output.
B%: Send passing gate B signal to simulative output.
Thickness: Send thickness value from T reading column to simulative output.
4.3.4 DAC/TCG Submenu

Signal amplitude from same size reflector (different distance to the probe) can be changed from material attenuation
& beam diffuse when beam spreads in the test piece. Measurement or compensate signal attenuation can help user to
evaluate reflector size at any part. PHASCAN provide with three kinds of qualify curve: DAC (Distance, Amplitude
curve), Linear DAC curve and TCG curve (Time gain calibrate curve)
Linear DAC curve can be set very quickly; the premise is user should know material attenuation factor. The manual
created DAC curve much accurate than others because it was created according to echo signal from known reflector
in the standard calibration block.
<Note>: Select Display>Auxiliary line>DAC/TCG=On/Off, to show or hide curve.
Status indicator display as fellow in On-Off DAC/TCG function :( see picture 4.12 a/b/c)
4.12a DAC on 4.12b Linear DAC on 4.12c TCG on
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4.3.4.1 Operation mode submenu
Operation mode submenu contain activate curve and specify needed parameter for gain value.
Select operation mode=SET
Ref. amplitude
Confirm Ref .amplitude of A scan. This value indicates height percentage of A scan full screen. Default value is
80%.
Ref. amplitude compensation
Adjust curve gain for surface compensation; only affect curve gain, no affection to signal gain.
Curve gain difference
Set dB difference for each curve (5 lines)
Ref.gain
Revise ref.gain, only affect signal, no affection to DAC curve.
Select operation mode=Edit

Attenuation factor (Linear DAC)
Input attenuation factor of tested material.
Time delay (Linear DAC)
Confirm deviation at the UT axis for the first point of curve, deviation corresponds to tested test piece position for
UT beam.
Dot
Allow user to select working dot, selected dot in red color.
Position
Set UT axis position for data view dot.
Amplitude (DAC)
Revise amplitude
Gain（TCG）
Revise gain of selected dot
Add
Add additional points at TCG curve
Delete
Delete selected dots
4.3.4.2 Curve Submenu

Curve submenu can select curve types to be generated.
None
Shutdown DAC/TCG function, curve set defined is being saved & recorded; user can reactivate these curve function
quickly. No submenu for “None”.
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DAC
Distance amplitude calibration (DAC) curve is used to describe the same size reflector's signal amplitude according
to increasing of probe distance. Echo amplitude from reflector will decrease gradually due to attenuation &diffuse
caused when beam spread in the test piece. The purpose of DAC curve is to show the comprehensive effect of
material attenuation, near-field effect, beam spreads& surface rough degree on signal amplitude.
Echo peak generated from reflector, of which the same with making curve, will keep above the curve, though the
reflector's location in the test piece are different. Meanwhile, echo will below the curve if the reflector is less than
the one which is used to create curve, if more, then generated echo will exceed the one.
Max.16 calibration reflectors can be used to make create DAC curve. Use this DAC curve, all signals display their
real amplitude but without depth or attenuation compensation.
<Important issues>
For display DAC curve, a ref gain must have. System will create a ref. gain automatically if try to activate DAC
curve the ref. gain cannot be deleted till DAC curve is being deleted.
Linear DAC
Display linear DAC curve. Use material attenuation value of tested test piece to calculate the curve automatically, no
ref. reflector needed. Confirm material attenuation value in Operation mode>Edit>Attenuation parameters.
TCG
Time gain calibration (TCG) function compensates attenuation gain generated from signal transmitting. After
compensation, no matter how depth of the reflector is, echo peak from same size reflector will show at the same
height in the screen. TCG adjusts gain by time, and show signals from different depths by the same amplitude.
4.4 Measure Menu

Measure menu provides test tool & statistical parameters.
4.4.1Test Result Submenu

Test result submenu provides some parameters, user can select those show in 4 reading column at top of the
screen. (See Fig.. 4.12)
Fig..4.13 4 reading bars in top of the screen.
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Test result
There are 2 reading tables regarding weld detection in top of the screen, each table contains 4 reading bars.
There are 8 changeable reading bars for each detect. Even if 1 of the 2 tables is shown in the screen, when add
one record in flaw report or report, information for 2 tables (8 reading bars) will be put into the report.
Reading tables:
1: manual weld detection: %A , DA^, PA^，SA^
2: auto weld detection: %A , DA^,ViA^，VsA^
Reading 1, 2, 3 or 4
Select and revise one reading bar, select on reading n bar, to open reading selection dialogue bar. See Fig..4.13.
Fig.4.14 Reading bar selection
ND
No signal was detected. This code occurs when no signals passing through the gate.
NS
No synchronous. This code occurs when synchronous between one gate with the other (synchronous gate), but
no signals passing through the synchronous gate.
A%
Peak amplitude for detected signal in gate A。
AdBA
Amplitude difference between gate A peak & gate valve.(dB)
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Fig.. 4.15AdBA Reading illustration
Fig. 4.15 shows amplitude peak at 41.7% FSH (Full screen height) for passing gate A signal. This value shows
on the leftside of A% reading bar. Gate FSH is set as 20%.The difference between peak amplitude of gate A and
gate valve amplitude is 6.38 dB, therefore, difference value for 6.38dB shows in AdBA reading bar.
AdBr
Difference between gate peak amplitude and ref. Signal amplitude (dB)
Can be set through “UT set”>Advance>Set ref.”
Fig..4.16（a） Fig..4.16（b）
Fig..4.16 AdBr reading illustration
Fig.4.16 (left), ref. signal is at 91.5% FSH.Ref. signal values shows at A% reading bar. Current signal (right)
A% is 45.9. Signal loss is about half, which is 6dB, see AdBr in reading bar (right).
B%
Peak amplitude of signal in gate B
BdBB
Difference between gate B peak amplitude and threshold amplitude value (dB)(See definition of AdBA)
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BdBr
Difference between gate A peak amplitude and threshold amplitude value (dB)(See definition of AdBr)
A^
Peak position for gate A signal
B^
Peak position for gate B signal
I/
Front edge position for gate I signal
A/
Position when signal passes through gate A
B/
Position when signal passes through gate B
RA
Distance between beam incidence point and signal detected in gate A (See Fig..4.17)
Fig.. 4.17 RA, PA, DA, Via and VsA reading illustration
RB
Distance between beam incidence point and signal detected in gate B.
PA
Distance between front edge of wedge (or probe) and detected signal in gate A in the surface of test piece (See
Fig.4.17)
PB
Distance between front edge of wedge (or probe) and detected signal in gate B in the surface of test piece
DA
Reflector's depth in the test piece for the signal generated in gate A (See Fig.4.17)
DB
Reflector's depth in the test piece for the signal generated in gate B
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SA
Sound path of detected signal between sound incidence and gate A (See Fig.. 4.18)
图 4.17 SA and LA reading illustration
SB
Sound path of detected signal between sound incidence and gate B
ViA^
Space position in step axis for the detected signal in gate A (See Fig.4.17)
ViB^
Space position in step axis for the detected signal in gate B
VsA^
Space position in scan axis for the detected signal in gate A (See Fig.4.17)
VsB^
Space position in scan axis for the detected signal in gate B
LA^
Reflected times of sound waves between beam incidence point and detected signal in gate A, in Fig.4.18, LA^
is 1, because reflector be detected after one reflection of sound wave
LB^
Reflected times of sound waves between beam incidence point and detected signal in gate B
<Note>
Select Display>Auxiliary line>Ref.line=Open, dotted line appears in the view, the interval same as the
confirmed thickness.
%(r)
Ref amplitude value of cursor's position (See Fig. 4.18)
%(m)
Measure amplitude value of cursor's position (See Fig. 4.19)
%(m-r)
Difference of measured cursor's amplitude minus amplitude of ref.cursor (See Fig. 4.19)
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Fig. 4.19 Illustration for cursor's amplitude
U(r)
See cursor's position in UT axis (See Fig. 4.20)
U(m)
Measure cursor's position in UT axis (See Fig.4.20
U(m-r)
In UT axis, the distance means measured cursor position minus ref.cursor's position (See Fig. 4.20)
Fig. 4.20 Cursor's position in UT axis
Uw(r)
ref.cursor's position in UT axis, use velocity in water
Uw(m)
Measure cursor's position in UT axis, use velocity in water
Uw(m-r)
Distance in UT axis, use velocity in water. Distance means measured cursor position minus ref.cursor position
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P(r)
Distance between ref.cursorand front edges of probe
P(m)
Distance between measured cursor and front edge of probe
P(m-r)
Probe position means measured cursor position minus ref.cursor position
S(r)
Ref.cursor's position in scan axis
S(m)
Measurement cursor's position in scan axis
S(m-r)
In scan axis, distance means measured cursor's position minus ref.cursor position
I(r)
Ref.cursor's position in step axis
I(m)
Measurement cursor's position in step axis
I(m-r)
In step axis, distance means measurement cursor position minus ref.cursor position
%(U(m))
Signal amplitude of measurement cursor's position in UT axis. No need to calculate this value in analysis mode
%(U(r))
Signal amplitude of ref. cursor's position in UT axis. No need to calculate this value in analysis mode (See Fig..
4.21).
Fig. 4.21 %( U(r)) illustration

E%
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Peak amplitude of envelop in gate A.
Select Display>Property>A scan, select envelop types, set envelop.
E^
Envelop peak position in gate A, When select Gate/Alarm>Gate>Parameter=Mode, and Measure=Peak, this
code appears.
E/
Envelop edge position in gate A. When select Gate/Alarm>Gate>Parameter=Mode, and Measure=Front
edge, this code appears.
T
T is a dynamic index to be used for measure thickness. Thickness can be measured by one gate or calculate the
difference between two gates (See Fig.. 4.22).
To calculate thickness, selection of Gate/Alarm>Thickness>Source is required. Readings can be T (A^),T (B/)
or T(B^-A/) on basis of selection.
ML
Material loss shows in percentage (%), it equals [thickness of test piece (ConFig.urate in Measure>Geometry
form>Thickness)-value in T bar]/Thickness of test piece.Fig..4.22 shows detect result for the panel. Each
word's color of DOPPLER increases as thickness grows.
Fig. 4.22 Reading illustration for material thickness T and ML
I/
Position when signal passes through gate I
I(w)/
Position when signal passes through gate I. Use velocity in water
API-DL
Flaw length based on API stipulation
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API_HW
Half-wave width based on API stipulation
AWS-D A
Indicator power level based on AWS-D1.5 A standard
AWS-D B
Zero point ref. power level based on AWS-D1.5 B standard
AWS-D C
Attenuation factor based on ASW-D1.5C standard
AWS-D D
Indication rate based on AWS-D1.5D standard
AWS-D 45
Non-continuous severity level based on AWS-D1.5 45°
AWS-D 60
AWS-D 70
AWS-D CL
Non-continuous severity level based on AWS-D1.5
4.4.2 Cursor Submenu

Cursor submenu contains cursor selection and locating parameter. Cursor is a ref.line that can move and parallel axis.
Use ref.cursor (red) and measure cursor(green) to directly measure in the view precisely or measure by cursor
reading. Select Display>Auxiliary>Cursor = Open, or press quick cursor button to make it show in the
screen.
Selection
Select display view types, to change cursor's position in the view. Optional views (A, B, C, S scan, or data view) are
based on Display>Display mode>Display, or press to select required layout.

Symbols notification:
None：Amplitude axis
U：UT axis
S：Scan axis
I：Step axis
Angle：Angle
VPA：Virtual probe aperture
r： Ref.cursor
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m：Measure cursor
r&m：Ref. and measure cursor
i.e. U(r) parameter can locate ref.cursor in UT axis.
Right side of the screen will show following buttons when select A scan:
%(r): Move ref.cursor along amplitude axis.
%(m): Move measure cursor along amplitude axis.
U(r): Move ref.cursor along UT axis.
U(m): Move measure cursor along UT axis.
Right side of the screen will show following buttons when select B scan:
S(r): Move ref.cursor along scan axis.
S(m): Move measure cursor along scan axis.
Right side of the screen will show following buttons when select C scan:
I(r): Move ref. cursor along step axis.
I(m): Move measure cursor along step axis.
Right side of the screen will show following buttons when select S scan:
Angle/VPA：Preset beam angle or virtual probe aperture.
I(r): Move ref. cursor along step axis.
I(m): Move measure cursor along step axis.
When select Ref&Measure, measure, reform data, followings may appear or not appear according to current
configuration:
Angle：Preset beam angle in process of S scan. There is no such function in conventional UT.
Amplitude：Move cursor along amplitude axis.
UT: Move cursor along UT axis.
Scan：Move cursor along scan axis.
Step：Move cursor along step axis.
4.4.3 Flaw Report Submenu

Flaw report submenu contains required parameters in report configuration (See Fig..4.23), it lists detailed
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information of each reflector being detected and recorded, and being used to create detects report.
Fig.. 4.23 Illustration of flaw report

Display report
Open or hide flaw report
Record images
When initiate this function, added flaw images can be saved
Add record
Add one flaw record in the flaw report. One data file can add 10 flaw records maximum
Delete record
Delete selected flaw record in the flaw report
Select record
Select one record in the flaw report
Remark
Remark for add or edit current selected flaw record
4.4.4 Thickness Set Submenu

Thickness set submenu contains some parameters that connect with max, and min of test piece thickness. Thickness
of test piece can be measured according to fellow data:
Data reading
Select thickness of gate data types in T reading (See Fig.. 4.24).
The combination of variable(A^、A^- I^、A^- I/、B^、B^- I^、B^- I/、B^- A^、I^、I/) as fellow:
A^: Gate A peak. Select Gate/Alarm>Gate>Parameter=Mode for gate A, and Measure mode=Peak（^）,this
parameter appears.
B^: Gate B peak. Select Gate/Alarm>Gate>Parameter=Mode for gate B, and Measure mode=Peak（^）,this
parameter appears.
A/: Outer point of up edge in gate A. Select Gate/Alarm>Gate>Parameter=Mode for gate A, and Measure
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mode=Front edge（/）, this parameter appears.
B/: Outer point of up edge in gate B. Select Gate/Alarm>Gate>Parameter=Mode for gate B, and Measure
mode=Front edge（/）, this parameter appears
I/: Outer point of signal in gate I
I^: Gate I peak
Fig.. 4.24 Gate reading illustration
Min thickness
Select Gate/Alarm>Alarm set>Alarm condition<=Min thickness, set allowable min thickness value.
Max Thickness
Select Gate/Alarm>Alarm set>Alarm condition>=Max thickness, set allowable max thickness value.
Echo times
Setting quantity of bottom echo in thickness testing, this function much useful when measure thin thickness test
piece, it can approve the accuracy of thickness testing.
4.4.5 Output Report Submenu

Output flaw report
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4.5 Display Menu
Display menu contains data view and relative parameter of screen information.
4.5.1 Display Mode Submenu

Display mode submenu contains required parameters for display view layout.
Display
Select layout of display signal, the layout in one or more data views. View group types and max display groups
as table 4.2.
Table 4.2 Arranges for data view and max display groups
View arrange types Group
A Scan 8
B Scan 1
C Scan 3
S Scan 3
A-B Scan 1
A-B-C Scan 1
A-B-S Scan 1
A-C-(C) Scan 3
A-S-C Scan 3
A（A Scan）：2D view，Horizontal axis is UT sound path, vertical axis is signal amplitude. Detected wave view or
undetected wave view (RF) are optional. Max display groups of A scan are 8.
B (B scan): 2D view, horizontal axis is UT sound path; vertical axis is scan axis/step axis.
C（C Scan）：2D view of UT data display, one axis is scan length, the other is step length.
S（S Scan）：It is called “sector scan”, a 2D view of UT data, which connects function of phased array probe
(Distance from sound path, reflector angle, and step to the reflector) and depth of the test piece to be tested.
A-B: Display A and B scan for one selected group.
A-B-C: Display A, B and C scan for one selected group.
A-B-S: Display A, B and S scan for one selected group
A-C-[C]: Display A scan or one/two C scan for one group or multigroup simultaneously. Cannot display the second
C scan automatically, Select one source in two tables of C scan to check.
[ ]: Square brackets means views in it are optional.
A-S-[C]: Display A scan S scan and C scan (3 groups max) for one group or multigroup simultaneously. Cannot
display C scan automatically, Select one source in one table of C scan to check.
Note: only one group can be displayed when view contains B scan.
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C-Scan 1
This buttons appears when select C or A-S-[C] view. It allows user to assign C scan source (See Fig..
7-18).Following are optional sources:
A%: Amplitude peak of detected signal in gate A.
B%: Amplitude peak of detected signal in gate B.
I/: Position when signal passes out of gate I.
Thickness: Assigned in the source of Gate/Alarm/Thickness submenu
C Scan 2
This buttons appears when select A-C-[C] view. It allows user to assign the second C scan source. The source is
same as first source.
Group
Allow user to display one group or more groups. Only 2 display possibility: display one group, select one group in
Probe/Test piece>Select submenu; or to display all created groups, select current groups or all group sin
Display>Display mode>Group.
Note:
When set UT parameters (gain, gate, angle, etc.), these parameters are used for selected group only. Each group has
to be defined independently.
4.5.2 Auxiliary Line Submenu

Auxiliary line submenu contains those required parameters for kinds of elements in view (i.e. gate, cursor, ref.line,
etc)
UT axis unit
Allow user to select display unit in UT axis.
Sound path: Take actual sound path in the test piece (also called “half sound path”) as display unit in the axis.
Time: Use micro-second（μs）to display sound path in the material.
True depth: Display sound path distance after angle calibration, take true depth in the test piece as display unit
in the UT axis.
Grid
Display grid lines in data view, multiple color optional: red, yellow, blue, green, black
DAC/TCG
Display DAC/TCG curve when activate
Gate
Select the display or hide gate (A, B, I) in the screen
Cursor
This item displays ref.cursor and measure cursor when activate
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Ref.line
Select to display or hide ref.line of test piece thickness and weld sound line tracing picture. Thickness of test piece's
setting in Probe/Test piece>Test piece>Thickness.
4.5.3 Color Submenu

Color submenu contains color set for kinds of screen displays. Different parameter buttons will appear when select
different items.
Select
Allow user to assign modified parts.
Amplitude: When signal is at FW, HW+ or HW-, color panel shows from white to red, which relates with
signal amplitude (0% means white signal, 100% means red signal).
TOFD: Visible range is from black to white for the grey panel in RF mode (white and light grey represents
positive phase, black and dark grey represents negative phase.)
Depth: Related with material thickness, color panel range from red to blue (red represents thin material, blue
represents thick material). Dark color panel setting can be found in Measure>Thickness set submenu.
Load
Load color panel (.pal file)
Fig.. 4.25 Illustration of color panel
4.5.4 Property Submenu

Property submenu contains all optional view's parameters and application options.
Scan mode
Select scan mode.
A scan：Wave of UT signal
B scan：Side view of test piece
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C scan：Top view of test piece
S scan：Inner profile view of test piece
FFT（Fast Fourier Transform）：Display other different frequencies beyond central frequency of UT signal.
A scan
Color
Allow to change signal color of A scan
Envelop
When active (select limit value), it displays curve which contains max and min amplitude of A scan (See
Fig..4.26). Click clear button to wipe away envelop line.
Fig.. 4.26 Illustration of envelop line for A scan

Appearance
Select appearance of signal in A scan view.
Blank：No color under A scan signal area
Fulfill：Fulfill color under A scan signal area
Blank Dual-color：No color under A scan signal area, A scan signal is red when signal passes out gate A
Fulfill Dual-color：Fulfill color under A scan signal area. Fulfill red for signals which pass out gate A and
above area.
Contrast of wave shape
This button allows displaying one static curve
Peak: Keep and record amplitude peak for exceeding signals of gate A, valve A. Curve is being recorded when
shutdown this function, click clear button to wipe away curve.
Ref: Real-time display ref.curve in UT set>Advance>Set as ref.
B Scan
Compression
This function is effective only when synchronous with an encoder; it contains visual B-scan compression.
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i.e. If scan resolution for one single line is 1mm, compression rate is 5, then max amplitude of B scan in gate A is
5mm for each line.
C Scan
Ratio 1:1
When set as open, it calibrates C scan view to compensate transformation of screen to make it approach to real size.
FFT
Color: Select FFT color.
4.6 Probe/Test Piece Menu

Probe/Test piece menu contains relative parameters of probe, wedge and test piece.
4.6.1 Select
Select submenu manages types of probe and wedge in testing procedure.
Group
Select group, add group or delete the last group (See Fig.. 4.27) (Add or revise groups in wizard is available,
see “wizard” menu)
Fig.. 4.27 Select, add group or delete the last group
When select Display>Display mode>Group=Current group, display current selected group in Group table
(Probe/Test piece>Select submenu)
There are only 2 display modes: display 1 group, select 1 group from Probe/test piece>Select submenu; or display
created group, select current group or select all from Display>Select submenu.
When select all groups, group no, group angle (sector scan) or VPA (linear scan)will be displayed in top of status bar;
Current group is shown as red (Fig.. 4.28). Click any corresponding view of targeted group to switch current group.
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Fig.. 4.28 Illustration of current group (Second group)
Inspection Mode:
UT: Conventional UT Inspection mode, single channel inspection mode
PA: Phased Array Inspection mode
UT1: Independent Pitch/Catch Channel 1
UT2: Independent Pitch/Catch Channel 2
Option
Select probe from the preset list or customize probe or wedge. For details, see chapter 5.2 and 5.3.
Probe (customized probe)
Select probe from the preset list or customize a new probe
Wedge
Select wedge from the preset list or customize a new wedge
Automatic Detection
If use Doppler's auto-detect phase array probe, PHASCAN will chose this probe automatically while function
of Automatic Detection is on, this function must be turned off before a manual probe configuration.
4.6.1.1 Customize Probe

For details, see section 5.2
Model: define model No of probe
Series: define series No of probes
Probe Model: used to select the custom, oblique incidence, contact, immersion, or PA.
Frequency: define frequency of probes.
Elements: define elements of probes (only in PA mode)
Reference Point: the distance from the first element to the forefront of the probe (wedges) (only for PA operation
mode) (see Figure 5.5)
Pitch: define the distance between the two elements (only for PA operation mode)
Select & Close: select the probe and close the probe customize interface.
Save: save information of the defined probe
Cancel: cancel probe definition and exit interface.
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4.6.1.2 Customize Wedge
For details, see section 5.3.
Model: define model No of wedge
Series: define series No of wedge
Angle: define angle of the wedge between the spindle and the bottom surface.
Directions: define the direction of wedge(normal or reverse)(PA mode only), see 5.3.
Velocity: define velocity of wedge material.
Main Axis Offset: the distance between the first element and the forefront of the probe (wedges) (only the PA
operation mode).
Secondary Axis Offset: set the wedge offset with respect to the minor axis (only for PA operation mode).
Height: define height of the first element (only PA operation mode).
Save: save the selected information of the defined wedge.
Select and Close: select a wedge and close the wedge defined management.
Cancel: cancel wedge custom interface and exit.
4.6.2 Position
The position of the sub-menu contains the physical location of the wedge on the test piece to ensure the wedge can
be placed on the test piece (0, 0) position
Scan offset
Define the offset between the centers of probe and scan axis reference position or encode 0 position of test piece.
Step offset
Define the offset between the front surface of the wedge and step axis reference position of the test piece.
Steering angle
Match the probe spindle relative to the scan of the test piece axis or (0, 0) position angle. Figure 4.29 illustrates
the position of the offset measurements and the steering angle.
Fig.. 4.29 Offset measurements and the steering angle
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Fig.. 4.30 TOFD Scan
4.6.3 Characteristics
Features submenu contains the determination of the parameters of the probe characteristics. This characteristic of
evaluation function is very useful in the assessment of probe performance degradation and probe frequency
verification, changed or not. Using a Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) for the probe to produce a clear echo curve and
then the data of the frequency is displayed.
FFT
When displaying FFT, the range should be minimum, A-scan gate A is fully visible and at the same time, select
ultrasound detect settings> receiver> detector = RF, FFT can be used. In order to ensure that the FFT appear in
the report, the report must contain the probe (file> format> probe = ON).
Gain
Modify gain value.
Start
Set Gate A starting position.
Width
Set Gate A width.
4.6.4 Test Piece

Test piece submenu contains information about the test piece.
Test piece Shape
Specify the geometry of the test piece.
Tablet: a flat surface
Thickness
Set the thickness of the test piece, when the auxiliary line of the thickness open, a dashed will display on the
screen and its interval should be corresponding to the value.
Material
In order to properly set the sound velocity, test piece material can be chosen.
4.6.5 Advanced (skeleton map load function of work piece)

Advanced submenu only open to special high end users, load skeleton map for special complex work piece to
support flaw position
Work piece load
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Load workpiece skeleton map of ncc format
Work piece delete
Delete the loaded workpiece skeleton map
Shown as Fig..4.31, skeleton map load function of workpiece used for phased array inspection of steamer's blade
root: owing to shape of steamer's blade root is complex use this function can find flaw position quickly.
Fig..4.31 Skeleton map load function of workpiece used for phased array inspection of steamer's blade root
4.7 Focal Law Menu

4.7.1 Configuration Submenu
Configuration submenu contains the probe scan parameters.
Focal law type
Set the scan type for the probe selected
Sector scan
Setting the multi-angle scan mode
Fig..4.32 Sector scan

Linear scan
Set of multi-aperture scan mode which needs to set each aperture contains the number of array elements.
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Fig.. 4.33 Linear scan
Emit starting element
Determine the first element of the pulser.
Receive starting element
This parameter is only available when using the pitch-catch detection mode. Enter here the first element of the
probe receiver. In any other Tx / Rx mode, this parameter is a read-only parameter.
4.7.2 Beam Angle Submenu

Submenu of the sound beam is used to set the angle of the sound beam configuration.
Starting angle
Set the starting angle of the sound beam
Ending Angle
Set the angle of the sound beam termination
Step
Set the angle step
Note: the type of scan selected will determine whether the menu or submenu can be editable or not.
4.7.3 Focus Point Sub Menu

Focus submenu is used to set the focus mode and focus position.
Focus Type
Set the focus mode, focus type includes half sound path, the true depth, projection and any surface, check Fig. 4.34.
Fig.. 4.34 Focus Type
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Starting position
Set the value of semi-sound path to wedge front or real depth of material
Starting offset
Set the starting point of the projection distance to the wedge front or horizontal distance for any other surface to
the wedge front
Ending offset
Set the ending point of the horizontal distance in any surface focus to the wedge front
Starting depth
Set the depth of initial focusing position in any surface focus
Ending depth
Set the depth of ending focusing position in any surface focus
4.7.4 Aperture Submenu

Aperture sub-menu management is used to create an option of the sound beam (focal laws) element.
Number of array elements
Set the aperture array elements.
Starting array element
Set the aperture first element.
Last element
Set the last element in liner scan, Sector scan is not available.
Array element step
Set the aperture array element step in liner scan.
Wave type
Set the waves propagating type in the test piece (longitudinal / shear) so that the velocity can be determined.
4.7.5 Calculation Submenu

Calculate the focal law
Calculate the current focal law. Click the button to calculate the rule when the automatic calculation is off
4.8 Scan Menu

Scan menu contains the relevant parameters used to configure the scan detection (encoder, the type of detection,
data storage and areas in the test piece required to be detected).
4.8.1 Encoder
Encoder sub-menu sets the encoder's related configuration. The menu can be edited only when scan setup> scan
axis data source = encoder 1 or encoder 2.
Encoder
Select the encoder to configure.
Polarity
This parameter allows the encoder to count backward when the probe can only scan in the wrong direction.
Normal: forward count when encoder forward scan
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Reverse: forward count when encoder backward scan
Type
Specify the type of the selected encoder.
Quadrature: quadrature type signal
Upward: upward counting type signal
Downward: downward counting type signal
Resolution ratio
Set the number of steps of each unit of the selected encoder. The unit means the number of steps (step / mm)
moved by each rotation of 1 mm. This parameter appears when scan detection=encoder.
Starting point of the encoder
Set the starting position of the encoder. Set a preset optional encoder value when using a preset command.
Preset encoder
Preset the starting point of the input encoder.
4.8.2 Scan Setup

Scan setup sub-menu contains the parameters used to configure the scan.
Scan axis data source
Allow the user to specify the data location source for scan axis.
Time: collect data at the precise time interval. It is not optional when scan mode = raster scan.
Encoder 1: Complete the trigger at the exact distance interval based on a single position of the encoder.
The maximum speed of the scan axis
This parameter is displayed when the scan parameter is set to be the encoder, and the maximum scan speed
represents the maximum encoder speed. Modifying this parameter will automatically adjust the pulse repetition
frequency (PRF). When scan axis data source = time, the parameter of scan speed appears. The maximum
scan speed parameter can be higher than the actual encoder speed, but the encoder speed cannot be higher than
the maximum scan speed. If the encoder speed is higher than the maximum scan speed, some data will be lost.
4.8.3 Scan Area

Scan area sub-menu is used to determine the options of scan area. The scan areas for all groups are same.
Starting point of scan
Set the starting point of the scan axis.
Endpoint of scan
Set the endpoint of the scan axis.
Resolution ratio of scan
Set the step distance of collection point on the scan axis.
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4.8.4 Start
Start sub-menu is used to set the parameters required to be reset before scan
Start mode
Reset all: Reset all parameters (reset the dual encoder as the original value and clear data).
Reset the encoder: reset the dual encoder as the original value.
Clear data: Clear data.
Pause
When activated, data collection is paused and the system goes to the analysis mode.
On: Stop data collection and freeze the current view of the data. The instrument is in the analysis mode.
Off: Start to collect data and release freeze for current view of data. The instrument is in detection mode.
Start
Execute the operation specified in options of the start mode.
4.8.5 Data
This data storage option applies only to the collection by the encoder synchronization. According to the options in
the list of storage sub-menu, the data will be saved. Sampling points saved are determined by the length of the scan
and the resolution ratio of scan from the selected area, as well as the amount of memory of the instrument.
When scan through the same location (scan, step), the type of the data saved is determined by storage options.
Storage
Final: save the latest data.
A%: save the signal and the highest magnitude detected from Gate A.
Maximum thickness: save the data calculated based on the maximum thickness.
Minimum thickness: save the data calculated based on the minimum thickness.
The thickness is calculated based on the sub-menu of measurement>thickness settings> data reading.
Testing data
All A & C scan: save all the A & C scan data.
All C scan: save the entire C scan data.
4.9 File Menu

The file menu contains sub-menus related with various data file types.
4.9.1 File Submenu
The file menu is used to manage data files, reports, settings, format and other options.
Storage
Provide storage address that can store data, and memory card storage or external storage device can be chosen,
and it will automatically display when U disk is inserted.
Open
Open the file browser. The file is saved in the corresponding type of folder on the memory card.
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Note: Directly access File> Open> Open parameters when click File /Open ( ).
Save settings as
Open the file browser, and save the current settings with a different name or path in the memory card folder.
File browser has the following buttons:
File name
Enter a name for the file to be saved.
Save
Save the settings under a file name identified.
Save data
Save the current data to the selected storage device according to the selected saving mode and the file name.
Note: The corresponding data in the saving mode will be saved when click .
Saving mode
Allow the user to specify the data segment to be saved.
Testing data: save the complete A scan data.
Defect statements: Save the complete defect statements.
Screen: save the screen as. jpg file.
Report: save the generated test report.
File name
Modify the current file name. If the file name is not specified, the default file name is # # 000, and the number
will increase gradually along with each click of Save data.
a) Select Inspect data, default file name is InspectData ###;
b) Select Inspect Table, default file name is InspectTable ###;
c) Select Report, default file name is Report ###.
4.9.2 Report Submenu

Report sub-menu contains the parameters of the management report. The report is generated in HTML format, and
can be directly printed from Phascan, or be viewed and printed through the network browser on the computer.
Template
Select the complete version of the standard report model.
File name
Default file name, the format is:
% D: Date (year - month - day format)
% T: Time (hour. minute. second format)
For example: “Report _% D_% T” becomes “ Report _2012-11-08_08.30.00”.
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Paper type
Allow the user to set the paper format of the report to be printed.
Report preview
Preview generated report.
Save: save the report.
Close: close the window without saving the report.
4.9.3 Format Submenu

Format sub-menu contains the various components of the report.
User column
When activated, this option will add a user column to the report. The user column includes the basic
information of the user.
Probe
When activated, this option will add the probe characteristic column to the report, and this column includes
probe parameters and characteristics.
Setup
When activated, this option will add the setup column to the report, and this column includes ultrasound setup,
mechanical setup, TCG, gate and other information.
Note
When activated, this option will add the note column to the report, and this column includes editable notes
which can be printed along with the report.
View
Allow the user to specify the type of images to be included in the report.
Statements: allows the user to print the defect statements in the report.
Current layout: add the information displayed on the current screen to the report.
Off: excluding any images.
4.9.4 User Column Submenu

Define parameters of user's specific column, including self-defined information displayed in the report.
Select
Select the user column (1 to 10) to be edited.
Start
Activate the currently selected user column.
Theme
Enter a new name for the selected user column. For example: enter "inspector."
Content
Enter or change the contents of the selected user column. For example: enter “Zhang San” in the user column
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"inspector".
4.9.5 Note Submenu

Edit note
Open the text edit box, and edit the notes attached to the report, data files, or settings files.
Edit header
Open the text edit box, and edit the header of the report, setup or data files.
4.10 Setup Menu

Setup menu contains information submenu used to configure the system.
4.10.1 Configuration Submenu

Revise general Para-setting by Configuration Submenu.
Unit
Specify the length measurement unit: metric (mm) or U.S. (inch).
Brightness
Set the brightness level of the screen in the range of 1% to 100%, with the increment of 1%. The default value
is set at 50%.
4.10.2 System Setup Submenu

Select setup> system setup, the following parameters can be viewed:
Time
Set the time. Click this parameter menu; the setup window will be popped up.
Date
Set the date. Click this parameter menu; the setup window will be popped up.
Language
Change the system language, optional languages are Chinese & English.
4.10.3 Service Submenu

Service submenu includes management and maintenance options.
System information
Display system information such as hardware version number, software version number and software options.
Select Close, or press the Cancel key to close the system information window.
Document management
Open file manager, which contains the following parameters, as shown in Figure 4.36:
Close: Close the file manager and return to the data view screen.
Document type: used to specify the type of file which is looking for. The other file types are ignored.
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Select: used to select the file.
Select all: select all files in the selected folder.
Copy: copy the selected file to the folder displayed in the right window.
Move: move the selected file to a folder displayed in the right window.
Delete: delete the selected file.
Rename: rename the selected file.
Fig.. 4.35 File Manager

4.10.4 Network Set Submenu
IP address
Set Phascan IP address manually.
Subnet Mask
Set subnet mask of Phascan IP manually.
4.10.5 Upgrade Submenu

Software upgrade
Upgrade the existing version of the software to a version of the memory card or an external storage device.
Hardware upgrade
Upgrade associated wiring logic of hardware.
Cleanup setting
Cleanup current all set parameters, restore default, when do this step the language of instrument will change to
English.
Time of process making
Display software build-time of instrument.
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Chapter Ⅴ Application Settings
The chapter describes how to set some aspects of detection configuration. When users need to detect new test piece,
or modify the detection method, refer to the following steps.
5.1 Use Wizard to Create an Application Set

The Wizard menu includes subcategory set and step-by-step set, through the wizard users can quickly and easily
create complete application set. About sub-category set, user only need modify the part where need it; about
step-by-step set, it can avoid the user forgets to select parameters or to modify the parameters. About each wizard
step the screen provides help information for users to understand and set parameters.
Fig. 5.1 Illustration of Wizard Step

5.1.1 Group Set
Modify / increase group
1. Wizard> Group> start, start the Setup Wizard. The current group can be modified or add a group, the added
group must copy the configuration of an existing group.
2. Follow help information of screen; complete the remaining steps in the wizard.
Note: press the Cancel button ( ) at any time to exit the wizard.
5.1.2 Configure Focal Law (Only for PA operation mode)

The focus law submenu can guide the user to perform various steps for configuration of focal law.
1. Select wizard> focal law>start (focal law steps), start focal law wizard.
2. Select required scan type and focus mode.
3. Click next, and according to the help information on the screen to complete remaining steps in the wizard.
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Note: press the cancel button ( ) at any time to exit the wizard.
5.2 Select Probe & Wedge

When use Phascan instrument for detection, it is necessary to know about the models of detection
Probes and Wedges
When user connects a Doppler PA probe to Phascan, the instrument will automatically detect the probe, and
input its characteristics. However, if for other brands of probe, need to manually select probe from a pre-defined
probe list.
For wedges, need to select a pre-defined wedge, or to define a wedge used for the detection. To set the probes
and wedges, can use the wizard, also can set in a way of browse in menus and submenus.
Manually select probe
1. Select probe / test piece> Select> select series.
2. Select automatically detect = off.
3. Select required probe from a pre-defined list (Fig. 5.2):
a) Select the appropriate probe series from the left list.
b) Select the appropriate probe series from the right list.
The specifications of selected probe appear in the bottom of the dialog box.
c) Press the OK button, select the probe.
Fig. 5.2 Probe selection dialog box
Select wedge
1. Select probe / test piece> select> select series.
2. Select wedge, open the list of pre-defined wedges (see Fig.5.3).
a) Select the appropriate wedge series from the left list.
b) Select the appropriate wedge series from the right list.
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The specifications of selected wedge appear in the bottom of the dialog box.
c) Press OK button, select the wedge.
Fig. 5.3 Wedge selection dialog box
3. If required probe does not appear in the pre-defined probe list, refer to section 5.3; understand the steps to
define a new probe.
4. If required wedge does not appear in the pre-defined wedge list, refer to section 5.4; understand the steps to
define a new wedge.
5.3 User-defined Probe

This section describes how to define probe in Phascan. Only in Automatic Detection=off then can perform these
steps. If the probe is not a Doppler PA probe, need to use an adapter connecting other brand of probe to Phascan PA
interface.
Define probe
1. Select probe / test piece> select> user-defined
2. Select automatically detect = off
3. Select the user-defined probe, display user-defined probe window (Fig. 5.4)
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Fig. 5.4 User-defined Probe
4. Input serial number and model
5. Input frequency of the probe
6. Only for PA probe:
a) In probe type list, select probe type.
b) In button of elements number, input the number of elements.
c) Input reference point of probe, that's the distance between probe front edges to first element center of
probe (Fig. 5.5).
Fig. 5.5 Measurement of probe ref. point

d) In button of element pitch, input distance of adjacent two element center. Distance is as shown in Fig..
5.6.
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Fig..5.6 Element Pitch
7. For conventional ultrasonic (UT) probe, input frequency of probe and ceramic size (mm).
8. Select Save.
9. Choose Select and Close to choose probe and exit probe defined management.
5.4 User-defined Wedge

Phascan software needs to understand the characteristics of the used wedge. If the wedge does not appear in
pre-defined wedge list, then define the wedge is possible.
Defined wedge
1 Select probe / test piece> select> user-defined.
2. Select user-defined wedge, wedge defined window pops up (Fig..5.7)
Fig.. 5.7 User-defined Wedge

3. Enter model and serial number.
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4. For PA probe, set the following parameters:
a) Select the angle, enter the wedge angle ( Fig..5.8).
Fig..5.8 Wedge angle

b) Select the appropriate value from the direction list:
• Normal: the probe is mounted on a wedge, its first element is in the lower slope of wedge.
• Reverse: the probe is mounted on a wedge; its first element is in the higher slope of wedge (Fig.. 5.9).
Fig..5.9 Wedge direction

c) Select the velocity , enter the velocity values of the wedge material. Velocity of Doppler's wedge is
usually 2337 m / s.
d) Select the axis offset, and input the value of axis offset, i.e. the distance between the front edge of
wedge and first ceramic center (check Fig.. 5.10).
Fig..5.10 Axis offset
e) Select the sub-axis offset, then enter the distance between the first element center and the wedge 0 (see
Fig. 5.11).
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Fig..5.11 Sub-axis offset
f) Select height; enter the height of first element (Fig.. 5.12).
Fig..5.12 Height of first element
5. For UT probe, set the following parameters:

a) Select the angle; enter the angle of the wedge.
b) Select probe delay, enter the appropriate values, in μs (microseconds).
c) From wave type list, select the longitudinal wave (LW) or shear wave (SW).
d) Input the value of reference point, i.e. the probe front edge.
Fig..5.13 Front edge of conventional probe
6. Select Save.
7. To select the wedge, must choose Select and Close.
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New wedges will appear in the user category that defined wedge list (see section 5.2).
5.5 Define Detected Test Piece

This section describes how to define a detected test piece.
Define Detected Test Piece
1. Select the probe / test piece > test piece.
2. Select shape of test piece, include plate.
3. Input test piece thickness (plate).
4. From the list of material, select material type that made of test piece so that instrument can match with
velocity automatically.
5.6 Make Weld Drawing

This section describes how to make weld drawing to assist welding inspection and track follow-up voice and defect
analysis.
Make weld drawing

Take V symmetry welding with 20mm as example to make welding drawing.
1. Open Reference line:
Set Wizard > weld drawing > weld inspection
2. Set test piece thickness:
Select probe/test piece > test piece > thickness, set test piece 20mm.
3. Open welding drawing wizard (Fig.. 5.14)
a) Select Wizard > welding drawing;
b) Select Start.
4. The step of set welding type (Fig..5.15)
a) Select welding = V;
b) Select symmetry = symmetry;
c) Select next.
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Fig. 5.14 Weld drawing Fig. 5.15 Set weld type
5. Set blunt edge height and blunt edge offset, make following setting according to true condition (Fig..5.16):
a) Set blunt edge height = 4.0mm
b) Set blunt edge offset = 3.0mm
c) Select next
6. Set fill area height and fill area angle, make following setting according to true condition (Fig..5.17):
a). set fill area height = 16.0mm ;
b). set fill angle = 30.00°;
c). select finish
Note: When set parameters should keep “ test piece thickness = fill area height + blunt edge height” or can't display
normally.
Fig..5.16 Set blunt edge height and offset Fig..5.17 Set fill area height and angle
7. Set weld drawing position (Fig.. 5.18):

a) Select probe/test piece > position > step offset;
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b) Set offset =-35mm (the distance from front edge of probe wedge to welding center axis is 35mm);
Note: In scan process should keep the true distance from front edge of probe wedge to welding center axis is the
same as absolute value of “step offset”, then can correctly read weld flaw according to weld drawing.
Fig..5.18 Set step offset
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Chapter Ⅵ Calibration Settings
Before test should prepare probe, wedge, calibration block which is the same as detected test piece's material, then
implement calibration steps.
6.1 Select Calibration Content

Wizard> Calibration submenu provides wizard to calibration encoder, ultrasound aspects (velocity, delay, and
sensitivity), TCG function and standard calibration (API, AWS) ..
Select option that required calibration
1. Select Wizard> Calibration> Type.
2. Fig. 6.1, in type list, selects the type that required calibration.
Calibration Type
Encoder Ultrasonic Standard
UT Mode PA Mode AWS-D1.5
Velocity Velocity
Wedge Delay Wedge delay
Velocity & Delay Sensitivity
TCG
Fig. 6.1 Optional Calibration Type
3. According to the selection in previous step, and reference to Fig. 6.1, in mode list, select the item required to
be calibrated.
Before delay calibration, the ultrasonic velocity calibration should be performed. Phascan use the results of the
calibration of ultrasonic velocity for wedge delay calibration. If the user attempts to make wedge delay
calibration first, a message will appear to remind the user.
Note: after velocity calibration, the data of wedge delay calibration will lost.
4. Select Start; enter the first step of selected wizard.

The wizard guide the user finish remaining steps of operating procedures.
Note: at any time by pressing the cancel key to exit the calibration wizard. When exit the wizard, the signal return to
initial state (the state of before calibration).
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6.2 About Type of Reflector
The calibration step use calibration blocks which with different types of known reflector to operate. Table 6.1
illustrates types of probe, wedge, and calibration test block which applicable to each reflector.
Table 6.1 Types of probe, wedge, and calibration block for each reflector
Reflector type Probe type Probe wedge and calibration block
Radius Angle-beam probe
Depth Angle-beam probe
Thickness 0 degree probe
6.3 About Scan Type

In PA operating mode, ultrasound calibration wizard applies to both sector scan settings and linear scan settings. For
sector scan settings, used for the selected parameters of focal law be labeled as angle; for linear scan, the parameters
be marked as VPA, namely virtual probe aperture.
6.4 About Ultrasonic Calibration

The software of Phascan contains wizard which used to calibrate ultrasound aspect. Select Wizard> Calibration>
Type = Ultrasound, mode parameters that provide the following options:
Velocity
For calibrating propagation velocity that acoustic waves in the test piece material. First execute the velocity
calibration, because velocity calibration will be used to delay calibration. To understand the steps for the
implementation of the relevant velocity calibration, see section 6.4.1.
Delay
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For calibration the delay is formed due to acoustic wave transmitting in the wedge inner. To learn more about
the steps of calibration wedge delay, please refer to section 6.4.2 and 6.4.4.
Velocity & delay (only for UT mode)

Only use a wizard, not only calibrate velocity which wave transmitting in test piece material, but also calibrate
the delay which sound beam propagation in wedge inner. To learn more about steps of calibration about
velocity of sound and wedge delay, please refer section 6.4.3.
Sensitivity (only for PA operation mode)

Calibrate sensitivity of the reference reflector. To understand the steps of calibrate ultrasound sensitivity, please
check section 6.4.5.
TCG (only for PA operation mode)

Calibrate TCG function. For this operation will require a block with several same size reflectors, each reflector
has its known depth and thickness. To know more about steps of TCG calibration, please check section 6.4.6.
6.4.1 Ultrasonic Velocity Calibration

The purpose of ultrasonic velocity calibration is to measure the real velocity of ultrasonic waves in the detected
material. The used calibration block should have two known reflector, and its material is the same as detected
test piece.
The operating procedure is applied to:
a) UT and PA mode operation.
b) All type of reflector (radius / depth / thickness), herein referred to as a reflector.
c) Sector and linear scanning (angle / VPA).
Calibration of ultrasonic velocity

For example, set 30° to 70° sector scan for angle phased array probe, use R50 and R100 round arc of IA test
block to make velocity calibration:
1. Before velocity calibration, should set the Focal of Focal Law according to calibration type, for R50 and
R100, set Focal Law as follows:
a). select Focal Law > Focal > Focal Type= Half Sound Path
b). Set Starting position 75mm.
2. Put probe near to R100 circle center of IA test block (Fig.. 6.2):
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Fig. 6.2 Velocity calibration of angle phased array probe on IA test block
3. Do following steps, start wizard of velocity (Fig.. 6.3)

a) Select Wizard> Calibration> Type = Ultrasound.
b) Select Wizard> Calibration> mode = Sound velocity.
c) Click Start.
4. Angle / Gain /Start / Range (Fig..6.4):

a) Select Angle for the velocity calibration. Generally use an angle from scan range, in this example, from
the range of 30 ° to 70 ° sector scan, choose an angle of 50 °.
b) Set Gain, Start and Range parameters, to make two reflector's signals from R50 and R100 can display in
A scan at the same time, the highest signal amplitude reaches 80% of full screen.
c) Adjust the position of probe, to maximize the two signals. In the remaining steps of this operation, probe
unmovable.
d) Select Next.
Fig.6.3 Start Velocity Calibration Fig. 6.4 Maximize two reflectors' signals of R50 and R100
5. in the step of setting radius / depth / thickness:

a) Select echo type= radius;
b) Radius 1, input50mm.
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c) Radius 2, input 100mm.
d) Select next.
6. In start / width / threshold /radius 1 set Gate A to read position 1 (Fig..6.6):

a) In parameters of start and width, adjust Gate A's start point and width to let Gate A catch reflect echo of
R50.
b) Set threshold to make signal pass the gate.
c) Select read position 1, reflect echo signal of R50 be recorded.
Fig.6.5 Set reference echo type Fig.6.6 Read Position 1
7. In start / width / threshold /radius 2 set Gate A to read position 2 (Fig..6.7):

a) In parameters of start and width, adjust Gate A's start point and width to let Gate A catch reflect echo of
R100.
8. In accept steps:
a) If the displayed velocity in material velocity parameters correctly reflects the calibration block
material's velocity, click Accept (Fig..6.8); if calibrated velocity is not in a reasonable range, the system
will pop up a prompt window, then choose restart.
b) Repeat the operation, select Restart.
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Fig. 6.7 Read positions 2 Fig..6.8 Calibration finished
Then velocity calibration is completed. Velocity calibration indicator (V) in the upper right corner of the screen turns
green (Fig..6.9).
.6.9 Velocity calibration indicator（V）turn green
6.4.2 Delay Calibration under UT Operating Mode

In process of wedge delay calibration, the user can identify the wedge and surface which in contact with the test
piece, and establish a zero position for the sound waves incident to the surface of the test piece. The calibration
procedure requires a calibration block with a known reflector.
The calibration of wedges delay under UT operation mode:

For example, use conventional single element angle probe or angle phased array probe under UT mode, and R100
round arc of IA test block to make delay calibration :
1. Put the probe near to circle center of R100 (Fig..6.10);
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Fig. 6.10 IA test block for wedge delay calibration under UT mode
2. Make following steps, start delay calibration wizard under UT mode (Fig.. 6.11):
b) Select Wizard> Calibration> Mode = delay.
c) Click Start.
3. Steps of set radius / depth / thickness (Fig.. 6.12):

a) Select echo type = radius;
b) Select radius A = 100mm;
c) Select next.
Fig..6.11 Start delay calibration Fig..6.12 Set reflect echo type and radius
4. Calibration steps:
a) Near the R100 circle center of IA test block, move the probe to create smooth signal envelope.
b) During move probe can press shortcut key to delete A scan signal envelope and recalibration.
c) If necessary, select gain; adjust it applied to the signal.
5. In start / width / threshold /radius A set Gate A to read position 1 (Fig..6.13):

a) Parameters of start and width, adjust Gate A's start point and width to let Gate A catch reflect echo of
R100.
c) Selection calibration.
6. In accept steps, wedge delay value display in the gray key area after calibration (Fig..6.14)
a) If not satisfied with the calibration, select restart, restart the calibration procedure.
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b) If satisfied with the calibration, choose accept.
Fig..6.13 Read positions 1 Fig..6.14 Calibration finished

Finish the calibration of wedge delay. Wedge delay calibration indicator (W) in the upper right corner of the screen
turns green.
Fig.. 6.15 Wedge delay calibration indicator（W）turns green
6.4.3 Velocity & Delay Calibration under UT Operation Mode

Under UT operation mode, the velocity and wedge delay Wizard combine velocity and wedge delay calibration
together. The calibration procedure requires a calibration block with two known reflectors.
The purpose of ultrasonic velocity calibration is to measure the real velocity of ultrasonic waves in detected
materials.
Execute wedge delay calibration is to identify the surface that the wedge contacting with the test piece, establish a
zero position for the sound waves incident to the surface of test piece.
Calibration of velocity and wedge delay under UT operation mode:

1. The probe placed 0n the calibration block, as shown in Table 6.1.
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Fig. 6.16 Calibration schematic diagram for velocity and delay with IA test block under UT mode
2. Start the velocity and delay calibration wizard (as shown in Table 6.17).
a) Select Wizard> Calibration.>type= Ultrasound
b) Select Wizard> Calibration.> Mode = Velocity and Delay
c) Select Start.
3. Steps of Gain/Start/Range (as shown in Table 6.18).

a) Appropriately adjust the gain and range to make sure the signal from R50 and R100 reflector
simultaneously display in A scan, the maximum signal amplitude is approximately 80% of the full screen.
b) Press the Clearance shortcut ( ) to clear A scan signal envelope to recalibrate when move the
probe.
c) Select Next.
Fig..6.17 Start velocity and delay calibration Fig..6.18 Appropriately adjust the gain and range
4. In steps of set echo type/ radius1 and 2 (as shown in Table 6.19).
a) Select echo type = radius.
b) Set radius 1 = 50 mm.
c) Set radius 2 = 100 mm.
d) Adjust probe position to maximize two signals and can't move probe in the rest operation step.
e) Select Next.
5. Set gate A to read position 1 in Start/ Width/ Radius 1 ( as shown in Table 6.20).
a) Adjust start and width of gate in the parameter of Start and Width, to make sure gate A trap reflected
echo of R50 arc surface.
b) Set threshold to make sure the signal can cross the gate.
c) Read position 1, then the reflected echo signal of R50 arc surface can be recorded.
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Fig..6.19 Set echo type and radius Fig..6.20 Read position1
6. Set gate A to read position 2 in Start/ Width/ threshold /Radius 2 ( as shown in Table 6.21).
a) Adjust start and width of gate in the parameter of Start and Width, to make sure gate A trap reflected echo
of R100 arc surface.
b) Set threshold to make sure the signal can cross the gate.
c) Read position 2, then the reflected echo signal of R100 arc surface can be recorded.
7. In accept step, two read-only parameters about velocity of material and wedge be displayed after calibration.
♦ if not satisfied with the calibration, select restart, restart the calibration procedure.
♦ if satisfied with the calibration, then choose to accept.
Fig..6.21 Read Position 2 Fig..6.22 Calibration is completed
The calibration of material velocity and wedge delay are completed under UT mode. Velocity and wedge delay
calibration indicator (V and W) in the upper right corner of the screen turns green (as shown in table6.23)
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Fig..6.23 Velocity（Ｖ）and wedge delay（Ｗ）calibration indicator simultaneously turns green
6.4.4 Wedge Delay Calibration under PA Operation Mode

In process of wedge delay calibration, the user can recognize the wedge surface which contact with the test piece,
and establish the zero bit for all focal laws acoustic waves incident to surface of test piece. The calibration procedure
requires a calibration block with a known reflector.
Calibrate wedge delay for all focal laws

Set the sector scan angle range of phased array probe from 30° to 70° , and use the depth 15mm, Φ1.5mm transverse
hole of IA test block to calibrate wedge delay, and explain wedge delay calibration process.
1. Before wedge calibration, should set the focus point of focus law according to calibration type. Because
select the depth 15mm, Φ1.5mm transverse hole of IA test block to calibrate, so set the focus law as below:
a) Select focus law > focus point > focus law type = true depth.
b) Set the starting position as 15mm.
Probe placed on the calibration block, as shown in Table 6.1.
2. Put the probe on the IA test block, aim at the depth 15mm, Φ1.5mm transverse hole (as shown in Table 6.24).
Fig. 6.24 Schematic diagram of delay calibration with IA test block of 15mm transverse hole
3. Activate delay calibration wizard as follow (see Fig. 6.25):

b) Select Wizard> Calibration> Mode = Delay.
c) Click “start”.
4. Steps of set echo type / depth A / Tolerance :( see Fig. 6.26)

a) Select echo type=Depth.
b) Set Depth A=15mm
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c) For tolerance, set default vale as 2mm.
d) select next.
Fig..6.25 Delay calibration Fig..6.26 Set echo type and depth
5. Setting zone: (display as Fig. 6.27)

a) Normally, the biggest angle as the final angle under focal law setting to finish the delay calibration in
one time, the final angle is 65 degree in the setting show in Fig. 6.27.
b) Select next.
6. In Start/Width/Valve/Deep A: adjust gate A to entangle echo of landscape hole in 15mm depth with all
angles (see Fig. 6.28)
a) In Start and Width, enter the start point and width of gate A, ensure Gate A can entangle the echo of
landscape in 15mm depth with all angles, two green lines in the middle of the window.
b) Adjust gate valve, be sure to get all data information about the echo of landscape in 15mm depth with all
angles, here we set at 10%.
c) Select Next.
Fig..6.27 Set the final angle Fig..6.28 Adjust gate A to entangle all echo of landscape in 15mm depth
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7. Step of Calibrate and Accept:
a) Move the probe forward and backward over the calibration reflector to build an envelope curve (see Fig.
6.29)
b) Select Calibrate.(see Fig. 6.30)
c) Move the probe forward and backward over the reference reflector again to verify whether the envelope
within tolerances range or not. If the calibration is correct, the envelope is between two green solid lines.
d) If the calibration is not correct, select Clear Envelop, and then re-move the probe on the reflector, or
select Restart to restart the calibration.
e) If satisfied with this Calibration, then select Accept.
Fig..6.29 Set envelope curve Fig..6.30 Calibration

If the set calibration section is smaller than the entire section, then select Next Section, and repeat step 5~7 until the
calibration is finished for the entire section.
The wedge delay calibration indicator (W) turns green in the upper right section of the screen.
Fig..6.31 indicator of wedge delay calibration (W) turns to Green color
6.4.5 Sensitivity Calibration in PA Operation Mode

Sensitivity calibration in PA operation mode normalizes the gain for all focal laws to ensure they can affect a similar
amplitude signal for the reference reflector. The calibration step requires a calibration block with one known
reflector.
Calibrate the sensitivity

Set the sector scan angle range of phased array probe from 30° to 70° , and use the depth 15mm, Φ1.5mm transverse
hole of IA test block to calibrate sensitivity, and explain sensitivity calibration process.
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1. Before sensitivity calibration, should set the focus point of focus law according to calibration type. Because
select the depth 15mm, Φ1.5mm transverse hole of IA test block to calibrate, so set the focus law as below:
a) Select focus law > focus point > focus law type = true depth.
b) Set the starting position as 15mm.
2. Put the probe on the IA test block, aim at the depth 15mm, Φ1.5mm transverse hole ( as shown in Table
6.32).

Fig..6.32 Schematic diagram of sensitivity calibration with IA test block of 15mm transverse hole
3. Activate delay calibration wizard as fellow (see Fig. 6.33):

b) Select Wizard> Calibration> Mode = Sensitivity.
c) Click “start”.
4. In step of Set Reference Amplitude: (see Fig. 6.34)

a) Select Ref. Amplitude, 80% by default.
b) Select Tolerance to specify the tolerance of the measurement reference reflector.
c) Select Next.
Fig..6.33 Start sensitivity calibration Fig..6.34 Set ref. amplitude and tolerance
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5. In setting zone : ( Fig. 6.35)
a) Normally, the biggest angle as the final angle under focal law setting to finish the delay calibration in
one time, the final angle is 65 degree in the setting show in Fig. 6.35.
b) Select next.
6. In Start/Width/Valve: adjust gate A to entangle echo of landscape hole in 15mm depth with all angles ( see
Fig. 6.36)
a) In Start and Width, enter the start point and width of gate A, ensure Gate A can entangle the echo of
landscape in 15mm depth with all angles.
b) Adjust gate valve, be sure to get all data information about the echo of landscape in 15mm depth with
all angles, here we set at 5%.
c) Select Next.
Fig. 6.35 Set final angle Fig. 6.36 Adjust gate A to entangle all echo of landscape in 15mm depth
7. In step of Calibrate and Accept:

a) Move the probe forward and backward over the calibration reflector to build an envelope curve (see Fig.
6.37)
b) Select Calibrate. (See Fig. 6.38)
c) Move the probe forward and backward over the reference reflector again to verify whether the envelope
within tolerances range or not.
If the calibration is correct, the envelope is between two green solid lines.
d) If the calibration is not correct, select Clear Envelop, and then re-move the probe on the reflector, or
select Restart to restart the calibration.
e) If satisfied with this Calibration, then select Accept.
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Fig.6.37 set up signal envelope Fig. 6.38 Calibration
If the set calibration section is smaller than the entire section, then select Next Section, and repeat step 5~7 until the
calibration is finished for the entire section.
The sensitivity calibration indicator (S) turns green in the upper right section of the screen.( see Fig. 6.39)
Fig. 6.39 indicator of sensitivity calibration turns to Green color
6.4.6 TCG Calibration in PA operation mode

This section describes how to calibrate the TCG (Time gain correction curve) quantitative function.
To perform this procedure, you need a test block with many reflectors in same size, those reflectors with own known
depth and thickness.
This procedure applies to:
• PA operation modes.
• Depth or thickness reflector types, here in referred as the reflector.
• Sectorial or linear scans (angle/VPA).
Make TCG curve
Make TCG curve at first before go on TCG calibration, here we explain process of make TCG curve by using angle
phase array probe make TCG curve on IIIA test block as example:
1. Place the probe on a calibration block, as shown in Fig. 6.40
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Fig. 6.40 Calibration blocks for TCG calibration
2. Select the angle of make TCG curve, always chose the angle in the range of scan, here we chose 55 degree
angle from the range of 40 degree to 70 degree.
3. Select TCG curve edit interface:

a) Select Gate/Alarm > DAC/TCG > Mode = SET
b) Select Gate/Alarm > DAC/TCG > Curve=TCG(See Fig. 6.41)
c) Select Gate/Alarm > DAC/TCG > Mode = Edit, Start edit TCG curve(See Fig. 6.42)
Fig. 6.41 Select TCG curve Fig. 6.42 Interface of TCG curve edit
4. Make second TCG points with 10mm depth hole (See Fig. 6.43):
a) Select Gate/Alarm>DAC/TCG>Mode=Edit;
b) Click Increase button to 2 points, adjust the position of point 2 to 10mm place, and adjust the gain of
this point to set the echo of 10mm depth hole at 50% to 60% amplitude.
5. Make third TCG points with 20mm depth hole (See Fig. 6.44):
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Fig. 6.43 Point 2 of TCG curve made by 10mm depth hole
6. Make fourth TCG points with 30mm depth hole(See Fig. 6.45):
7: Make fifth TCG points with 40mm depth hole(See Fig. 6.46):
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At this point, the TCG curve set up
TCG Calibration
Calibration for above set up TCG curve
1: Put probe on test block (as Fig. 6.40)
2: Select UT Setting> Conventional>range, set value for check the signal from deepest reflector or thickness
area.
3: Open wizard:
a) Select Wizard> Calibration> Type = Ultrasound. (See Fig. 6.47)
b) Select Wizard> Calibration> Mode = TCG.
c) Click “Start”.
4. In step of Set Reference Amplitude: (see Fig. 6.48)
a) Select Ref. Amplitude, 80% by default.
b) Select Tolerance to specify the tolerance of the measurement reference reflector.
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c) Select Next.
Fig. 6.47 Start TCG wizard calibration Fig. 6.48 Set ref Amplitude and tolerance
5. In setting zone: (see Fig. 6.49)

a) Set the value of first and final angle to define calibration section, normally set same as focal law
b) Select next.
6: Set Gate A on echo (see Fig. 6.50)
a) Set start position, width and valve of Gate A, make sure it can trap all reflected signal of each aperture
10mm depth hole.
b) Select Next.

Fig. 6.49 Set angle section Fig. 6.50 set position of Gate A
7. In the step of Add point: (as shown in Fig. 6.51)

a) Carefully move the probe forward and backward over the 100mm depth hole of calibration block to
build a smooth signal envelope.
b) If needed, modify the gain.
c) Select Add Point, then the calibration of 10mm position point is completed.
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8. In the step of Accept: （as shown in Fig. 6.52 ）
a) Select next point and calibrate next TCG point.
b) Calibrate each new point, repeat the wizard from steps 4 to 7.
c) All TCG point is individually calibrated, select Accept TCG, then the TCG curve calibration is
completed.
d) Phascan support maximum 16 points to build TCG curve.
Fig.6.51 Build envelope signal Fig. 6.52 One point calibration is completed
6.4.7 TOFD Calibration

This section describes how to calibrate the TOFD scan parameters. This procedure only applies to UT1 and UT2
detect modes.
To perform TOFD calibration

Use TOFD probe TF-5C6N and 70 degree wedge of Doppler, matched with 30 mm common steel test block to
precede TOFD calibration, and explain TOFD calibration process.
1. Revise Probe / test piece > select > detect mode to UT1 or UT2.
2. In probe/ test piece > select, select or define probe and wedge.
3. Select UT Settings > Pulser > Tx/Rx mode and set to TOFD.
4. To start the wizard: (as shown in Fig. 6.53)
a) Select Wizard > Calibration > Type = Ultrasound
b) Select Wizard > Calibration > Mode = TOFD
c) Select Start.
5. In the step of parameter set (as shown in Fig. 6.54)
a) Enter the depth of block, the referenced wedge pitch will be come out automatically by system ( If
calibrate with non-bottom wave, then enter flaw depth of calibration).
b) Adjust the front edge distance of the two TOFD wedge according to the wedge pitch given by system.
c) Select Next.
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Fig.6.53 Start TOFD calibration Fig. 6.54 Set calibration block thickness
6. Place the probe on a calibration block, adjust start point / range /gain until the echo displays in the screen (as
shown in the Fig. 6.55).
7. In the step of setting Gate A on the straight wave (as shown in the Fig. 6.56).
a) Adjust the Start, Width and Threshold of gate A, ensuring that the straight wave infibulate a higher
positive echo of straight wave (In this case the gate An infibulate the second positive echo) .
b) Select read position 1.
Fig. 6.55 Call out straight and bottom wave (flaw wave) Fig. 6.56 Read position 1
8. In the step of setting gate A on bottom (flaw) echo: ( as shown in the Fig. 6.57 ).
a) Adjust the Start, Width and Threshold of gate A, ensuring that the straight wave infibulate a
corresponding negative echo of bottom wave (In this case the gate A infibulate the second negative
echo) .
b) Select read position 2.
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9. The calibrated PCS / wedge delay / ref point appear on the screen. Select Accept when satisfied with the result,
otherwise select restart.
Fig. 6.57 Read position 2 Fig.6.58 Calibration is completed
6.5 Encoder Calibration

This section describes how to calibrate encoder.
The Wizard > Calibration > Type = Encoder option only appears when you select:
Before performing this procedure, an single axle must be properly connected to the DB-15 of the encoder ( as shown
in Fig. 6.59), and Scan > Scan setting > Scanning axis data sources = Encoder 1.( as shown in Fig. 6.60)
Fig. 6.59 Encoder connect to DB-15 port Fig. 6.60 Select Encoder 1 in the scan set
To calibrate an encoder
1. Perform the following steps: (as shown in Fig. 6.61)
a) Select Wizard > Calibration > Type = Encoder.
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b) Select Start.
2. In the Encoder list: In the step of setting reference point of encoder calibration wizard ( as shown in Fig. 6.62)
a) Enter the starting point of detection path in reference point, generally 0 by default.
b) Select Next.
Fig. 6.61 Start encoder calibration Fig. 6.62 Set the reference point of starting point
3. In the step of setting distance (as shown in Fig. 6.63)

a) Move the encoder to the destination of detection path, and note the distance traveled.
b) Enter the destination position of detection path which encoder traveled.
c) Select Calibrate.
The encoder calibration is performed. The resolution is displayed in the gray window.
4. Select Accept if the resolution is correct. If not, select Restart to recalibrate (as shown in the Fig. 6.64)
Fig. 6.63 Set the traveled distance of encoder Fig. 6.64 Encoder calibration is completed
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6.6 Standard calibration
6.6.1 AWS D1.5 Calibration
This section describes the calibration based on AWS D1.5 standard.
Make sure the velocity, delay and sensitivity are properly performed before perform the AWS-D1.5 standard
calibration.
1. Perform the following steps:
a) Select Wizard> Calibration> Type = Standard.
b) Select Standard = AWS D1.5.
c) Select Start.
2. Select Weld stress type (as shown in Fig. 6.66)
a) Select the weld stress = tensile stress or compressive stress.
b) Select next.
Fig. 6.65 AWS-D1.5 calibration start Fig. 6.66 Select Weld stress type
3. In the step of setting Gate A on echo: (as shown in Fig. 6.67).

a) Adjust the start, width, and threshold of gate A, ensure the Gate A infibulate the echo of transverse
hole.
b) Select next.
4. Enter Weld thickness ( as shown in Fig. 6.68).
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Fig. 6.67 Move Gate A infibulate the echo of transverse hole. Fig. 6.68 Enter Weld thickness
5. Click calibrate, the echo in gate A automatically adjust to 80%, reference gain value after calibration is displayed
in the upper left section of the screen. If satisfied with the calibration results, select accept. If not correct, select the
restart (as shown in Fig. 6.69).
Fig. 6.69 Calibration is completed Fig. 6.70 The related reading options
Note: After the calibration is completed, place the probe on the test piece to be tested, move probe to find the highest
echo with the gate A trapped the flaw echo. Go to Measurements >test result > result 1 to 4, select related readings
of AWS D1.5 (as shown in Fig. 6.70), and the assessment information of defect level can be obtained.
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Chapter Ⅶ Battery management
Phascan is one portable instrument, and can be powered by lithium ion battery or through DC power adapter.
7.1 Lithium-Ion Battery

The Phascan can hold up two lithium-ion batteries, but will operate with only one battery installed. When two
batteries are installed, the Phascan operates by default using the battery with the upper one.
Lithium‐ion batteries can be removed and installed without shutting down the Phascan, as long as there is another
valid power source (DC power adapter or second battery).
7.1.1 Battery Status Indicators

The battery status indicators located on the upper-right corner of the display screen, indicate the remaining power in
percentage, and the power background display is green (as shown in Fig. 7.1). When the remaining power is ≤ 15%,
power background becomes red; when the remaining power is ≤ 5%, then will be intermittent alarm; when the
remaining power is ≤ 1%, there will be a continuous alarm and the power indicator is blinking red for about 15
seconds, you should timely replace battery or insert the DC power adapter, otherwise the instrument will
automatically shut down.
Figure 7.1 Battery charge status example
Switch on if the electricity of Phascan is not enough (≤1%), then the power indicator light flashes red for
approximately three seconds. The instrument does not start properly, replace the battery or plug the DC power
adapter to restart the Phascan.
Battery discharge
The status indicator of each battery shows the corresponding percentage of battery remaining power.
The Phascan software keeps the users notified regarding to the battery status.
Some possible exiting condition of battery status indicator was listed in table 7.1.
Table 7.1 Example of battery status
Indicator Fill Meaning

Green The remaining battery power is 24%.
Green The battery is charging.
Red The remaining battery power is 8%, less than color alarm limits 15%.
N/A There is no battery in that compartment.
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7.1.2 Battery Removal and Installation
To remove or install a battery
1. Open the battery compartment cover by relatively pressing the two buttons outside of the battery
compartment cover (see Fig. 3-3).
2. Pull the rope and remove the battery.
3. Insert a new battery. Make sure that the groove on the battery is aligned with the edge of the battery
compartment.
4 Close the battery compartment cover.
The batteries are recharged inside the Phascan when it is connected to a DC power adaptor, connecting an adaptor
automatically starts the recharging process. The battery can also be recharged using an optional external charger.
7.1.3 Battery Charging

To charge the Phascan battery
Connect the Phascan to a proper DC power adapter,
Battery charging process as follows:
When the Phascan is connected to a proper DC power source and is in the off position, it will automatically recharge
any batteries that need to be recharged, firstly, starting with the weakest battery (if charging conditions are met). The
power indicator red and green alternately indicates the battery is charging, the battery status bar alternately indicates
the percentage of remaining battery power and charging. When the charge is completed, the power indicator is
uninterruptedly shown in orange. When the lower battery is 5% more than the other one, and switch to the other
battery charge, and so the cycle alternating.
Each battery can take up to 3.5 hours to fully charge when it is off. When the Phascan is running, DC power source
can't fully charge for battery. Therefore, it could take up to 8 hours to charge each completely discharged battery.
7.1.4 Maximizing Performance of Lithium-ion Batteries

This section describes Lithium-ion Battery care and maintenance.
To store rechargeable batteries
1. Before recharging, drain the batteries by running the Phascan under battery power until it shuts down, or until
you get a low-battery warning, indicating the power source is depleted. Do not leave the battery dormant for
long periods of time. Doppler recommends using the battery at least once every two or three weeks. If a battery
has not been used for a long period of time, perform the instruction described in “New battery procedure”.
If you do not plan to use the Phascan on battery power for a few weeks or longer, charge the batteries from 40%
to 80% capacity, and remove them and store them in a clean, cool and dry place.
Note
Even when in the off position and not plugged in, the Phascan draws a small amount of power from the battery,
which could completely discharge the batteries after about 15 days.
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2. Because Lithium-ion Batteries self-discharge over time, remember to check the remaining charge of stored
every month or so to make sure they have 40% to 80% remaining capacity, and recharge those that do not.
Failure to do so may render a battery permanently unusable if it falls below a critical level (less than 1%).
3. After an extended period of storage, it is preferable to fully recharge the batteries before use.
New Battery procedure

1. When you receive a new rechargeable battery, use it in the Phascan four to eight times, and ensure that you
completely discharge and recharge it after each use. Doing so will enable it to reach maximum capacity,
providing maximum run time.
2. It is good practice to completely discharge and recharge and recharge the battery after the first 10 to 15 periods
of normal use ( or after two to three weeks) in order to drain the battery, thus maintaining good run time and
maximizing battery life.
3. Frequently switching from external DC power to battery power and vice versa may result in shorter battery life,
as charge/recharge cycles are limited. Please note that even a partial discharge and recharge of the battery
accounts for one cycle.
4. To maximize battery life, before charging always run the Phascan under battery power until it shuts down, or
until you get a low-battery warning. Recharge the battery with Phascan ( in the off position for a shorter
recharge time), or with the external charge, if provided.
7.1.5 Used Battery Disposal

Although lithium-ion batteries do not contain any environmentally hazardous components, such as lead or cadmium,
the batteries should be disposed according to local regulations. Batteries should be disposed in a discharge state to
avoid hear generation, and if applicable, in accordance with the European Directive on Wast Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
7.1.6 Warnings on Battery Use

Carefully read and observe the following warnings on battery use:
·Do not store batteries that have less than 40% charge remaining. Recharge batteries from 40% to 80% capacity
before storing them.
·During storage, keep the battery charge from 40% to 80%.
·Do not leave batteries in the Phascan when it won't be operated within 2 weeks.
·Do not short-circuit the battery terminals. A shot-circuit could cause severe damage to a battery, and make it
unusable.
·Do not drop, hit, or otherwise abuse a battery, as doing so could expose the cell contents, which are corrosive
and explosive.
·Do not expose a battery to moisture or rain, doing so could cause an electric shock.
·Do not incinerate batteries. Keep batteries away from fire or other sources of extreme hear, Exposing batteries
to extreme hear could result in an explosion.
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Chapter Ⅷ Maintenance
This chapter describes the basic maintenance to be performed on the Phascan unit by operation. The maintenance
operations explained below enable you to keep your instrument in good physical and working condition. Owing to
its design, the Phascan requires only minimum maintenance.
The chapter covers preventative maintenance and instrument cleaning.
8.1 Preventative Maintenance

The Phascan does not have many moving parts, and therefore does not require much preventative maintenance. To
ensure proper functioning of the Phascan, only a regular inspection is required.
8.2 Instrument Cleaning

The Phascan external surfaces (that is, the casing, the acquisition module, and the LCD screen protector) may be
cleaned when needed. This section provides the procedure for the appropriate cleaning of the instrument.
8.2.1 Clean Casing & Acquisition Module

1. Make sure the instrument is turned off, the power cord is disconnected,
2. Disconnect all cables and connectors and make sure that all external ports on the Phascan have been covered
with their rubber protectors.
3. Make sure that the battery compartment door is closed correctly.
4. Cover the cap in the interface of scanner.
5. Ensure correctively close the battery compartment cover.
6. To bring the instrument back to its original finish, clean the casing and the module with a soft cloth.
7. To get rid of persistent stains, use a damp cloth with a soft soapy solution. Do not use abrasive products or
powerful solvents that might damage the finish.
8. When removing the connector protectors, make sure the connectors are dry before anything else is connected.
If not, dry them with a soft, dry cloth or keep them air dry.
8.2.2 LCD Screen Protector Cleaning

Never use abrasive products or powerful solvents to clean the Phascan screen and screen protector. Clean the screen
and screen protector by using a damp cloth moistened. If necessary, clear off paper towel residue using a soft bristle
brush. Do not spray the liquid directly on the acquisition module . The liquid may leak into crevices , or flows from
the casing into the internal and damage the circuit.
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Chapter Ⅸ Specifications
This chapter introduces Phascan unit specifications. It included the general specifications, alarms and safety .for the
instrument.
9.1 General Specifications

Housing
Size 325mm×230mm×130 mm
Weight 4.5kg (without battery)
Environmental conditions
Operating temperature –10 °C ~ 45 °C
Storage temperature –20 °C to 60 °C
Relative humidity
Without batteries 95 % no condensing. No air intake.
With batteries 85 % no condensing. No air intake.
Batteries
Battery model Li 204SX-66
Battery type Smart lithium‐ion batteries
Number of batteries 1 or 2
(The instrument can hold up two hot-plugged batteries)
Battery charge time <3.5 hours
Battery life Minimum 8 hours with two batteries; minimum of 4 hours per battery in
normal operation conditions
Size 214 mm × 58 mm × 22mm, ±1 mm
(8.43 in. × 2.28 in. × 0.87 in., ±0.04 in.)
External DC supply
DC-in voltage 15 VDC 4A(min. 60 W)
Connector FGG.0B.302.CLAD 52Z 0B
Suggested model DPS54-M
Display
Display size (diagonal) 264mm (10.4in.)
Resolution 800 × 600 pixels
Number of colors 16 million
Type TFT LCD
Viewing angle visible from any angle
Data storage
Storage devices Optional SD card, most standard USB storage devices, or through optional
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fast Ethernet.
Maximum data file size 256MB
I/O ports
USB ports 3 USB 2.0 ports, rated 500 mA output current
Speaker out Yes
Video output DVI VGA
Ethernet 10/100 Mb/s
I/O lines
Encoder 2-axis encoder line
Digital input 2 digital inputs TTL 5 V
Digital output 4 digital outputs TTL 5 V 10 mA
Acquisition on/off switch Remote acquisition enable TTL 5 V
Power output line 5 V nominal, 500 mA nominal power output line(short‐circuit protected)
Alarms 3 TTL 5 V 10 mA maximum
Analog output 2 analog outputs (12‐bit resolution) ±5 V nominal in 10 kΩ
Pace input 5 V TTL pace input
9.2 Alarms
Number of alarm zones 3
Conditions Any logical combination of gates
Analog outputs 2
9.3 Safety
Comply with the inspection norms and standards of the European.
The “CE” marking indicates conformity with all applicable norms and standards of the European community, that is,
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use – EMC requirements – Part 1: General requirements
(IEC 61326-1).
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Chapter X Connector References
This chapter provides a technical description of the Phascan unit connectors as below:
10.1 Scanner Interface Connector

Description DB-15, H/D 90°DIP 8.89mm female
Fig.10.1 The scanner interface connector
Table 10.1 Scanner Connector Interface Pin Description

Pin I/O Signal Description Current Level
Digital input 1 / preset axis 1 Programmable input.
Din1/ Can be configured as generic input 1 or as preset of
1 In TTL
Preset1 encoder 1. To preset, must use a high‐level signal,
with a minimum signal length of 50 ms.
Digital input 2 / preset axis 2 Programmable input.
Din2/ Can be configured as generic input 2 or as preset of
2 In TTL
Preset2 encoder 2. To preset, must use a high‐level signal,
with a minimum signal length of 50 ms.
3 Out +5 V External power supply 500 mA
4 In Ain Analog input ±5 V
Digital input 3 / acquisition enable Programmable
input. Can be configured as generic input 3 or as
Din3/
5 In acquisition enabled signal (enabled at TTL
AcqEn
high level, with a minimum signal length of 50 ms).
By default configured as generic input 3.
Dout1/
6 Out Digital out 1 / pace output ±25 mA ±25 mA
PaceOut
RS232/48
7 In RRx Rx
5
RS232/48
8 Out RTx Tx
5
9 In PhA axis 1 Encoder 1: phase A / clock /up / down TTL
10 In PhB axis 1 Encoder 1: phase B /direction / Not used / Not used TTL
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11 In PhA axis 2 Encoder 2: phase A / clock /up / down TTL
12 In PhB axis 2 Encoder 2: phase B /direction / Not used/ Not used TTL
13 — Key TTL
14 Out Dout2 Digital output 2 ±25 mA TTL
15 — Gnd Ground
10.2 Alarm and I/O Connector
Description: DE - 9, parent connector
Fig. 10.2 Alarm and I/O connector
Table 10.2 Alarms and I/O Interface Pin Description

Pin I/O Signal Description Current Level
Alarm output 1. Disabled on reset and is at 0 V. When
1 Out Al1 ±25 mA TTL
active, it is at 5 V.
4 Out Aout1 Analog output 1 ±25 mA ±5 V
5 Out Aout2 Analog output 2 ±25 mA ±5 V
6 -- Gnd Ground ±25 mA
Digital input 4 / external pace input Programmable input.
Can be configured as generic input 4 or as external pace
Din4/
9 In input (high level, with a ±25 mA TTL
ExtPace
Minimum signal length of 50 ms when used as Din4 or 21
μs as ExtPace).
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PHASCAN PORTABLE PHASED ARRAY

Guangzhou Doppler Electronic Technologies Co., Ltd

Chapter II Basic function ..................................................................................................................... 8

Chapter III Appearance &Structure of Phascan ................................................................................. 10

Chapter IV Menu Instruction ............................................................................................................. 15

Chapter Ⅴ Application Settings ........................................................................................................ 59

Chapter Ⅵ Calibration Settings ......................................................................................................... 69

Chapter Ⅶ Battery management ........................................................................................................ 95

Chapter Ⅷ Maintenance .................................................................................................................... 98

Chapter Ⅸ Specifications ................................................................................................................... 99

Chapter X Connector References..................................................................................................... 101

1.1 Main Functions of Phascan

1.2 Phascan Additional Functions

Fig.1.1 Example: Multi-group work simultaneously.

1.2.2 TOFD+PA (Phased Array) Detection

3.1 Introduction of Instrument Panels & Interfaces

3.1.1 Introduction of Instrument Panels

Fig. 3.1 Phascan Panel and Keys

ICON UT/PA DIGIT FUNCTION INSTRUCTION PC QUICK KEYS

Main Menu - To select required main menu Win key

Main Menu - To select required main menu Win key

To bring up help menu on the

Data decrease or loop to select the

Move cursor to the left within

Move cursor to the right within type

Confirm - Confirm current revised parameter. Enter

Cancel current revised parameter

To select current focal law under PA

To reset A scan signal envelop and

Set parameter for cursor, activate

Pause data collection and into

Modify the type of calibration , and

Gain 3 Set signal gain. Digitalkey zone “3”

File/Open 4 Start file browser. Digital key zone “4”

Start or stop a test. Press the button

Save report, data or image in

Auto-adjust echo amplitude to 80%

Select the view to be activated in

3.2 Introduction of Instrument Interfaces

Fig.. 3.2 Top connectors of Phascan

Fig.. 3.4 Rightside connector of Phascan

4.1 Wizard Menu

Fig.. 4.1 Contents in wizard

4.1.1 Subgroup Menu

4.1.2Focal Law Submenu (Only for PA operation mode)

4.1.3.1 If select TYPE=ULTRASONIC, following parameters can be chose:

4.1.3.2 If select TYPE=Encoder

4.1.3.3 If select TYPE=Standard

Fig.. 4.2 Common types of weld groove

4.2 UT Menu Setting

4.2.1 Conventional Submenu

Fig.. 4.3a Gain value while “Ref. gain” is“OFF”

Fig.. 4.3b Gain value while “Ref. gain” is“ON”

4.2.2 Pulser Submenu

About Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF)

Fig.. 4.4 Picture of PRF calculation under PA mode

Fig.. 4.6 V indicator in reading bar

4.2.3 Receiver Submenu