News in USM Vision in 1.2.1

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1. Parallel Scanning ............................................................................................................................................ 2

1.1 Software improvements ......................................................................................................................... 2

1.2 New Y probes dedicated for // scanning .............................................................................................. 6

2 Data Sharing: Import/Export / IPC .................................................................................................................. 7

3 E2E: Linear scanning ....................................................................................................................................... 8

3.1 Procedure ............................................................................................................................................... 8

3.2 New Probes, Wedge & Forks ................................................................................................................... 9

3.3 Configuration of probes & wedges in IPC .............................................................................................. 10

3.4 Example of procedure: PA_LinPara_B20v1_SDHc_rev01 ....................................................................... 11

4 E2E: Maximum Amplitude based on 800%, in lieu of 200% ........................................................................... 12

5 Rhythm: New Sizing Method ........................................................................................................................ 13

6 Rhythm Review & IPC: Support of Win 7, 32 bits (not 64bits)........................................................................ 13

7 New board PA 16/128 in lieu of 1 ................................................................................................................. 13

8 Cursor Linkage / Rhythm .............................................................................................................................. 13

9 Reporting / Easier & Faster ........................................................................................................................... 14

10 Plate inspection! (With Restrictions) ............................................................................................................ 15

11 Dual Inspection! (Restrictions: Dont run End to End) ................................................................................... 15

12 Correction of the bug 1st

Line on Thumbnail ................................................................................................. 17

13 New options ................................................................................................................................................. 18

13.1 Short Arm 240mm ................................................................................................................................ 18

13.2 90 Arm ................................................................................................................................................ 18

14 How to suppress buttons on rhythm ......................................................................................... 19

15 New HW option: VGA output for beamer or 2nd

monitor .............................................................................. 20

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1. Parallel Scanning

1.1 Software improvements

Its possible to perform a scan of 2 passes, simultaneously.

IPC

By the default, the pass of the left root, is associated to the pass of the right over cap. It avoid

overlap of echoes (geometrical and indication), especially in case of root inspection.

In PA procedure, basic parameters section, select Parallel for Scan Combination to allow //

scanning.

Display of // passes

(performed at the same time

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Instrument

Adding of a new layer in the IP list allowing to

Launch a //parallel acquisition by selecting a parallel pass + inspect,

Launch the acquisition of a single pass by selecting a parallel pass + inspect,

The calibration process must be done 1 time per probe.

In case of TCG (difficult to record) , the user have the possibility to apply or not the correction

recorded for the 1st probe to the 2nd.

In PA procedure, section General parameter / TCG

Select Yes if you want a dedicated TCG per probe in that case, the user will have

to specify the serial number of the probe,

Select No, if you want the ability to use the same TCG curve on both probes.

Based the code, the curve must be unique per probe. However the experience shows that same

probes gave same curves.

In all cases, the Calibration Check (allowing adjusting the global sensitivity) must be done for

each probe).

Inspection Plan

Weld

//Pass

Pass 1

Pass 2

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Passes are stacked during the acquisition

Rhythm

By default, // passes are split at the import into rhythm. So there is no difference at Rhythm for

analysis.

The option can be in the menu Configuration \ Database Service

Uncheck Split Merged Passes if you only want to see merged passes,

Check Split and Uncheck Delete file if you want to have merge passes in addition of split

passes.

Remark:

Merged passes cannot be split after the import (file must be export and re-import)

Passes cannot be merged after the import in that version. This functionality will come

soon.

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Example of acquisition with Split of passes, without the Deleting of merged passes

Merge : PA Left Cap + PA Right Root

Single : PA Left Cap

To move the Beam cursor from one sector to another

one, click and drag the cursor, from 1 side to the other

side.

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1.2 New Y probes dedicated for // scanning

Y probe = 2 probes, connected on the same connector, but different pins In case of probes 16e, the 1st probe is connected to channel 1-16 of the connector, and the 2nd 33-48

In case of probes 64e, the 1st probe is connected to channel 1-64 of the connector, and the 2nd 65-128

115-500-061 based on 2 x 115-500-013, 4MHz 16e, cable 3 meter, Global PN

1432921 Hurth PN 112187


1432922 Hurth PN 112188

115-500-063 based on 2 x 115-5000-063, 5MHz, 16e, p 1mmx10, cable 3 meter,

Global PN 1432923 Hurth PN 112189


1435028 Hurth PN 112158


1435029 Hurth PN 112159

115-500-066 based on 2 x 115-5000-063, 5MHz, 16e, p 1mmx10, cable 2 meter,

Global PN 1435030 Hurth PN 112160

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2 Data Sharing: Import/Export / IPC

(From main menu of IPC)

Possibility to Import/Export an inspection plan from a computer to another computer.

The exported file includes all items linked to the inspection plan as inspection procedures,

probes, wedges, scanners, calibration blocks (This is not limited to procedures!!!).

So that functionality can be used to export any new procedures or probes or wedges. The User

must define an IP using those new elements and export it.

To export an inspection plan

o Select an inspection plan, click on Export Procedure, confirm the file name and location

and click on save,

To Import inspection plan

o Select Import Procedure, select the file name and click on open.

! For any imported component (Procedure, Probe, Wedge, Fork, Scanner, Calibration

block/sheet) the SW check differences.

In case of differences, the importing is aborted with error messages.

Example Procedure already exist but with

different parameter

The user must fix the difference between components (source and destination)

An easy method is to suppress the component having different parameters on the IPC used for

destination.

! BUT IT WILL SUPPRESS ALL PASSES USING THAT COMPONENT OR PROCEDURE

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3 E2E: Linear scanning

3.1 Procedure

To define a new PA procedure using linear scanning

General Parameters Tab

Select Multiple Linear scans for Pass Definition Method, in General Parameters section

Define the number of LEG for Cap & Root.

! Those new controls are also managed in case of Sectorial Scanning

Thickness Range Tab Section Basic Parameters

Define the size of the active aperture

Define the number of total elements (min and max )

Thickness Range Tab New Section Linear

Define the 1st element;

Define the step, in elements, for the scanning

Define the number of beams (steps). You also can set MAX to have a linear scanning on the

whole probe

For the beam angle, the user can specify the value or set Auto. In that case, the beam is

computed in order to be normal to the weld preparation (if possible)

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3.2 New Probes, Wedge & Forks

Probe 64e, pitch 1x10mm, cable 2m LPN: 115-500-067 HPN: 112190 GPN: 1435032

Y Probe 2x64e, pitch 1x10mm, cable 2m LPN: 115-500-066 HPN: 112160 GPN: 1435030

Y Probe 2x64e, pitch 1x10mm, cable 3m LPN: 115-500-063 HPN: 112189 GPN: 1432923

Wedge NPA 36 G Length 60mm, flat LPN: 083-069-657 HPN: 69657

Wedge NPA 36 G R41 Length 60mm, radius 41mm LPN: 083-069-? HPN: 69?


Wedge NPA 36 G R93 Length 60mm, radius 93mm LPN: 083-069-658 HPN: 69658


Auto

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Wedge NPA 36 R Length 93mm, flat LPN: 083-069-659 HPN: 69659

Wedge NPA 36 R R41 Length 93mm, radius 41mm LPN: 083-069-? HPN: 69?


Wedge NPA 36 R R93 Length 93mm, radius 93mm LPN: 083-069-? HPN: 69658


Fork for wedge 60mm long LPN: 081-731-846 HPN: 731846

Fork for wedge 96mm long LPN: 081-731-858 HPN: 731858

HPN: Hurth Part Number

LPN: Lewistown Part Number

GPN: Global Part Number

3.3 Configuration of probes & wedges in IPC

The wedge 93mm has been design for thickness inspection from +/-20mm up to +/- 35mm,

The wedge 60mm has been design for thickness inspection up to +/- 25mm. 20 elements are masked, so only

44 elements can be used on 64 available elements. In order to have an automatic calculation of laws

according to short wedges, I configured 2nd

versions of probes & wedges adapted to 44 elements.

o Probe PN 115-500-063Y L44E (specification of 44 elements in lieu of 64)

o Wedges PN 69657 L44E and 69658 L44E (correction of offset according to 44e probe)

o Relation

Probe 115-500-063Y Wedge 69659 (long version only)

Probe 115-500-063Y L44E Wedge 69657 L44E and 69658 L44E (short versions only)

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This trick allows an automatic calculation of laws, and avoids having laws outside the wedge in case of short

wedge.

For future version, we plan the adding of algorithm suppressing laws outside the wedge.

3.4 Example of procedure: PA_LinPara_B20v1_SDHc_rev01

Example of procedure for linear scan, // scanning, using the demo block 20mm square for

calibration.

Plate 25mm, longer wedge

Plate 15mm, shorter wedge

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4 E2E: Maximum Amplitude based on 800%, in lieu of 200%

o That feature based on capabilities of the high resolution digitizer used in the USM Vision,

giving 16 bits as vertical resolution 65536 levels (vs 8bits / 256 levels for the Omniscan)

o So the Gain can be changed offline, from -18dB to 30dB

Gain Offset 0dB

Gain Offset -18dB

! The Gain offset is not considered in case of sizing using the assistant.

Saturated echo,

Gain Offset 0dB 706%

Saturated echo,

Gain Offset -18dB 89%

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5 Rhythm: New Sizing Method

o Selection of the method TCG or MAX (Maximum Amplitude)

o Selection of the level x dB Drop

Correction The Addition Gain after the TCG calibration is considered for the sizing.

The given example is based on a TCG recording at 80%, and correction gain of 6dB as

defined in the procedure.

So the reference level = 160% 80% + 6dB

In case of sizing at 6 dB droop , the sizing is done according to 80% (reference level

6dB)

6 Rhythm Review & IPC: Support of Win 7, 32 bits (not 64bits)

7 New board PA 16/128 in lieu of 1

o Former unit 16/64 can be upgraded by changing the PA board, allowing inspection with 2 PA

probes of 64 elements.

8 Cursor Linkage / Rhythm

o Click right on a view,

o Select Change Panel Layout

New frame Viewport Link

o Select items to link

Must be done for each view to link

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Reminder

Use the icon to calibrate images

9 Reporting / Easier & Faster

Rhythm Reporting Generator runs like a printer spooler, icon in windows tools bar, no more

need to launch the application and to press generate.

The application is opened at the 1st report execution,

o Black 1st report in progress

o Green color report creation completed without error,

o Red color error to generate the report

Double click on the icon or click right + open to open the windows

o To press the icon to manage templates,

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o To press the icon and select the option Auto generate to have the running

as a spooler.

o Faster

16 seconds to generate a report of 2 welds, 9 passes (several minutes according to

former versions)

o Remaining issues

Status (IP, Weds, Passes) are not corrects undefined in spite of the given value during

the analysis

Weld references are showed at the beginning of the report, but not before each weld

definition

10 Plate inspection! (With Restrictions)

This option is implemented only in the IPC, but can be used E2E with restrictions

In the IPC, during the weld creation, for Part definition, the user can select Plate in lieu of

Pipe. Then he must define the Length and thickness

Restrictions for 1.2.1 (should be solve for 1.2.2)

The instrument will display the correct Inspection length and remaining distance to

inspect, but the scan position will be in

Rhythm Review and reporting will still consider the inspection of a pipe (Pipe diameter

= Length / PI overlap).

11 Dual Inspection! (Restrictions: Dont run End to End) ! This option is only available in the IPC, but not implemented in the instrument yet It should be

added soon!!!

It will allows to perform an inspection of 2 passes, with a single probe, simultaneously

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Dual option must be activate in the PA Procedure / Basic Parameters / Scan Combination

Select Dual

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12 Correction of the bug 1st Line on Thumbnail

This correction allows displaying the weld reference on top of pass names

From the work list,

o Select the menu Configuration; Viewing; tab Pictorial

Inspection Plan

Weld Reference

Pass Name

Pass Name in case of // acquisition without deleting of merge

passes

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13 New options

13.1 Short Arm 240mm

Part Number: 731843

13.2 90 Arm

Part Number: 731845

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14 How to suppress buttons on rhythm

From the work list,

o Select the menu Configuration; Viewing; tab General

1. Click on Configure

2. Select Non

3. Click on OK,

4. Click on OK

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15 New HW option: VGA output for beamer or 2nd monitor

Option done for demo, can be added on existing unit, require a specific cable provided with

the option.

This option reduces the operating time on batteries!

To activate the option, Open the control panel, click on display, then

1. Select Settings

2. Select the 2nd screen

3. Check Extend my

4. Check Apply

5. Adjust the screen resolution to 1024 by 768

6. Check Apply

7. Click on Advanced

8. Click on Intel Graphics

9. Click on Graphics Properties

10. Select Twin

11. Click on OK

12. Click on OK

13. Click on OK

Power Supply

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