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OmniScan MXU SoftwareUsers ManualSoftware Version 4.1

This instruction manual contains essential information on how to use this Olympus product safely and effectively. Before using this product, thoroughly review this instruction manual. Use the product as instructed.Keep this instruction manual in a safe, accessible location.

DMTA-20052-01EN [U8778640] Revision AApril 2013

Olympus NDT, 48 Woerd Avenue, Waltham, MA 02453, USA

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Table of Contents

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1. Instru1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11 1.12

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bbreviations ....................................................................................... xi

t Information Please Read Before Use ..................................... 1ed Use .......................................................................................................................... 1tion Manual ................................................................................................................ 1

Symbols ....................................................................................................................... 1 Signal Words ............................................................................................................... 2ignal Words ................................................................................................................. 3gs ................................................................................................................................. 3

nty Information ........................................................................................................... 4cal Support .................................................................................................................. 4

tion ........................................................................................................ 5Relevant Olympus Documents ................................................................................. 5

ment Overview .................................................................................. 7Starting the OmniScan instrument ........................................................................... 9Shutting Down the OmniScan MXU Software ..................................................... 10Connecting UT and PA Probes on the OmniScan MX2 ...................................... 11Connecting UT and PA Probes on the OmniScan SX .......................................... 12Main Controls ............................................................................................................ 14OmniScan MX2 Increment Steps ............................................................................ 16OmniScan SX Increment Steps ................................................................................ 16OmniScan MX2 Function Keys ............................................................................... 16OmniScan SX Function Keys ................................................................................... 20Using OmniScan Function Keys as Software Function Shortcuts ..................... 21Editing Parameters Using OmniScan Function Keys .......................................... 22Touch Screen .............................................................................................................. 232.1 Software Keyboard ........................................................................................ 23


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1.12.2 Touch Screen Operation ................................................................................ 241.13 Indicators .................................................................................................................... 26

1.13.1 Power Indicator Light .................................................................................... 271.13.2 Acquisition Indicator Light ........................................................................... 271.13.3 Alarm Indicators ............................................................................................ 29

1.14 Navigating in the Menu Using Hardware Controls ............................................ 29

2. Software User Interface ............................................................................ 332.1 2.2

2.22.2

2.3 2.4

2.4

2.42.42.4

2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8

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2.9 2.92.9

2.9f Contents

About the Window Main Components ................................................................. 33About Navigation in the OmniScan MXU Software ............................................ 35.1 Navigating in the OmniScan MXU Software ............................................. 36.2 Organization of the Menus ........................................................................... 36

2.2.2.1 Menus Used to Define the Setup ....................................................... 372.2.2.2 Menus Used for Inspection ................................................................ 382.2.2.3 Menus Used for Configuration ......................................................... 39

About the Reading-Field Area ................................................................................ 39About the Shortcut Menus ....................................................................................... 40.1 Title Bar Shortcut Menus ............................................................................... 40

2.4.1.1 Normal-Screen and Full-Screen Modes ........................................... 412.4.1.2 Single/Multiple Group Display (OmniScan MX2 only) ................. 422.4.1.3 Layout Selection ................................................................................... 422.4.1.4 Group Selection (OmniScan MX2 only) ........................................... 432.4.1.5 Scan Data Cursor Adjustment ........................................................... 442.4.1.6 Index Data Cursor Adjustment ......................................................... 442.4.1.7 Angle/VPA Data Cursor Adjustment ............................................... 442.4.1.8 Display/Hide Options ......................................................................... 44

.2 Display Area Shortcut Menu ........................................................................ 44

.3 Readings Shortcut Menu ............................................................................... 45

.4 Axis Shortcut Menus ...................................................................................... 47About the Gain .......................................................................................................... 48About the Status Indicators ..................................................................................... 49Battery Charge Indicator(s) ..................................................................................... 52About Acquisition Modes ........................................................................................ 53.1 About Inspection Mode ................................................................................. 54.2 About Analysis Mode .................................................................................... 54

About the Data Screen .............................................................................................. 55.1 About Views and Layouts ............................................................................. 55.2 About RayTracing .......................................................................................... 57

2.9.2.1 Using RayTracing to Define the Setup ............................................. 582.9.2.2 Using RayTracing to Inspect a Part ................................................... 592.9.2.3 Using RayTracing to Analyze the Indications ................................. 59

.3 Rulers/Scales ................................................................................................... 61


2.10 About Outline Colors ............................................................................................... 642.10.1 Reading-Field Colors ..................................................................................... 652.10.2 Parameter Button Colors ............................................................................... 66

2.11 About Parameter Buttons ........................................................................................ 672.12 Compression Feature ............................................................................................... 712.13 About the Online Help ............................................................................................. 72

2.13.1 Displaying Contextual Help ......................................................................... 722.13.2 Displaying Online Help for Wizard Steps .................................................. 73

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ral Procedures .................................................................................... 75Setting Preferences .................................................................................................... 75.1 Setting the Date and Time ............................................................................ 75.2 Selecting the Length Measurement Units .................................................. 76.3 Configuring the Digital Inputs ..................................................................... 76.4 Selecting the Screen Color Scheme Optimized for Indoor or Outdoor

Operation ........................................................................................................ 76.5 Toggling the Wizard Help Screen ................................................................ 77

Managing Files .......................................................................................................... 77.1 Saving Files ..................................................................................................... 77

3.2.1.1 Saving a Setup ..................................................................................... 773.2.1.2 Saving a Data File ................................................................................ 78

.2 Opening Files .................................................................................................. 783.2.2.1 Opening Setup Files ............................................................................ 793.2.2.2 Opening Connectivity Files ............................................................... 793.2.2.3 Opening Data Files .............................................................................. 793.2.2.4 Opening Image Files ........................................................................... 793.2.2.5 Opening Report Files .......................................................................... 80

.3 Setting the Save/Print Key ............................................................................ 80

.4 Making Reports .............................................................................................. 813.2.4.1 Configuring a Report .......................................................................... 813.2.4.2 Printing a Report from a Computer ................................................. 83

Procedures ........................................................................................ 85Loading Predefined Configurations (OmniScan SX Only) ................................. 85

reating the Application Setup With the Wizards .............................................. 85.1 Configuring the Part and Weld .................................................................... 86.2 Modifying the Setup ...................................................................................... 87.3 Configuring Focal Laws (PA Group[s] Only) ............................................ 87

Selecting the Probe and the Wedge ........................................................................ 88Defining a Probe ....................................................................................................... 90Defining a Wedge ..................................................................................................... 92


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4.6 Defining the Part to be Inspected ........................................................................... 964.7 Characterizing a Probe Using the FFT ................................................................... 964.8 Working with Multiple Groups (OmniScan MX2 only) .................................... 1004.9 Selecting the Group Mode on the OmniScan MX2 ............................................ 1014.10 Selecting the Group Mode on the OmniScan SX ................................................ 102

5. Calibration Procedures ........................................................................... 1035.1 Selecting which Element to Calibrate .................................................................. 1035.2 5.3 5.4

5.45.45.45.45.45.4

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5.5 5.55.55.55.5

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6. Inspe6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6

6.66.66.6f Contents

About Reflector Types ............................................................................................ 105About Scan Types .................................................................................................... 107About Ultrasonic Calibration ................................................................................ 107.1 Ultrasonic Velocity Calibration .................................................................. 108.2 Wedge Delay Calibration (UT Group Only) ............................................ 111.3 Wedge Delay and Probe Center Separation Calibration (TOFD Only) 113.4 TOFD Calibration Update ........................................................................... 114.5 Velocity and Wedge Delay Calibration (UT Group Only) ..................... 115.6 Wedge Delay Calibration (PA Group Only) ............................................. 117

5.4.6.1 Calibrating the Wedge Delay for All Focal Laws ......................... 1175.4.6.2 Calibrating the Wedge Delay for Two or Three Focal Laws (PA

Group Only) ....................................................................................... 120.7 Sensitivity Calibration (UT Group Only) ................................................. 122.8 Sensitivity Calibration (PA Group Only) .................................................. 123

5.4.8.1 Calibrating the Sensitivity for All Focal Laws .............................. 1235.4.8.2 Calibrating the Sensitivity for Two or Three Focal Laws ............ 126

Sizing Calibration .................................................................................................... 128.1 DAC Calibration ........................................................................................... 129.2 TCG Calibration ........................................................................................... 132.3 DGS Calibration ........................................................................................... 135.4 AWS Calibration ........................................................................................... 139

Encoder Calibration ................................................................................................ 141

ction Procedures ............................................................................. 143Setting General Inspection Parameters ................................................................ 143Setting the Tx/Rx Mode (UT Group Only) .......................................................... 143Configuring the Reference Gain ........................................................................... 144Setting Up a PA-TOFD Inspection (OmniScan MX2 Only) .............................. 145Configuring a Thickness C-Scan ........................................................................... 148Setting Alarms and Outputs .................................................................................. 150.1 Setting an Alarm ........................................................................................... 150.2 Setting an Alarm Output ............................................................................. 151.3 Setting an Analog Output (OmniScan MX2 Only) .................................. 151


6.7 Setting Sizing Functions ......................................................................................... 1526.7.1 Manually Configuring the DAC Curve .................................................... 1526.7.2 Automatically Configuring the Linear DAC Curve ............................... 1556.7.3 Manually Configuring the TCG Curve ..................................................... 156

6.8 Setting Measurements ............................................................................................ 1576.8.1 Configuring Reading Fields ....................................................................... 1576.8.2 Configuring and Building an Indication Table ........................................ 159

6.9 Configuring the Screen .......................................................................................... 1626.96.96.96.96.96.96.96.96.96.9

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.1 Changing the Current Layout and the Current View ............................. 162

.2 Displaying the Cursors ............................................................................... 162

.3 Displaying the Gates ................................................................................... 164

.4 Displaying Various A-Scan Related Overlays ......................................... 164

.5 Displaying the Weld Geometry Overlay .................................................. 164

.6 Displaying the Leg Overlay ........................................................................ 165

.7 Configuring the Grid ................................................................................... 165

.8 Configuring the View Parameters ............................................................. 166

.9 Changing the Color Palettes ....................................................................... 167

.10 Loading a Color Palette ............................................................................... 169Performing an Inspection with an Encoder ........................................................ 169

lementary Procedures ................................................................... 173About the File Manager ......................................................................................... 173.1 File Manager Interface ................................................................................. 173.2 File Manager Navigation ............................................................................ 175

Setting the Administrator Password .................................................................... 176Creating a Custom Report Template ................................................................... 177Changing the Company Logo ............................................................................... 179Creating a Color Palette ......................................................................................... 180.1 Color Palette File Format ............................................................................ 181.2 Color Palette Rules ....................................................................................... 183

Characterizing a Probe ........................................................................................... 184Connecting the OmniScan MX2 Directly to a Computer .................................. 186.1 Connecting the Hardware .......................................................................... 186.2 Configuring the Network Connection on the Computer under

Windows XP ................................................................................................. 187.3 Creating a User Account on the Computer under Windows XP .......... 190.4 Creating a Shared Folder on the Computer under Windows XP ......... 193.5 Configuring the OmniScan MX2 Network Connection under

Windows XP ................................................................................................. 199.6 Configuring the Computer under Windows 7 ........................................ 201.7 Creating a User Account on the Computer under Windows 7 ............. 204.8 Creating a Shared Folder on the Computer under Windows 7 ............ 207


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7.7.9 Configuring the OmniScan MX2 under Windows 7 ............................... 2127.7.10 Saving OmniScan Data on the Computer ................................................. 213

7.8 Connecting the OmniScan MX2 to a Network ................................................... 2147.9 Importing OmniScan Data into TomoView ........................................................ 2157.10 Maximizing the Data Transfer Rate when Using the OmniScan MX2 with an

MCDU-02 and TomoView ..................................................................................... 2167.11 Importing a .law File to the OmniScan Instrument (PA Group Only) ............ 2167.12 Loading a Custom Color Palette ........................................................................... 218

8. Menu8.1

8.18.1

8.18.18.1

8.2 8.28.28.28.28.2

8.3 8.38.38.38.38.3

8.4 8.48.4 of Contents

Description .................................................................................... 219File Menu .................................................................................................................. 219.1 Setup Submenu ............................................................................................. 219.2 Report Submenu ........................................................................................... 220

8.1.2.1 Open/Save Category ......................................................................... 2218.1.2.2 Format Category ................................................................................ 2228.1.2.3 User Fields Category ......................................................................... 223

.3 Data Submenu .............................................................................................. 224

.4 Image Submenu ............................................................................................ 225

.5 Data Settings Submenu ............................................................................... 225Wizard Menu ........................................................................................................... 228.1 Application Submenu .................................................................................. 229.2 Part & Weld Submenu ................................................................................. 230.3 Setup Submenu ............................................................................................. 230.4 Focal Law Submenu (PA Group Only) ..................................................... 231.5 Calibration Submenu ................................................................................... 232

UT Settings Menu ................................................................................................... 234.1 General Submenu ......................................................................................... 234.2 Pulser Submenu ............................................................................................ 236.3 Receiver Submenu ........................................................................................ 241.4 Beam Submenu ............................................................................................. 243.5 Advanced Submenu ..................................................................................... 246

Measurements Menu .............................................................................................. 247.1 Cursors Submenu ......................................................................................... 248.2 Reading Submenu ........................................................................................ 249

8.4.2.1 Generic Reading Codes .................................................................... 2528.4.2.2 Gate Category Reading ..................................................................... 2528.4.2.3 Positioning Category Reading ......................................................... 2558.4.2.4 Cursor Category Readings ............................................................... 2588.4.2.5 Sizing Category Readings ................................................................ 2618.4.2.6 Code Category Reading ................................................................... 2638.4.2.7 Envelope Category Readings ........................................................... 2648.4.2.8 Corrosion Category Readings ......................................................... 265


8.4.2.9 Immersion Category Readings ........................................................ 2678.4.2.10 UT Settings Category Readings ...................................................... 268

8.4.3 Indication Table Submenu .......................................................................... 2688.5 Display Menu .......................................................................................................... 269

8.5.1 Selection Submenu ....................................................................................... 2698.5.2 View Settings Submenu .............................................................................. 2758.5.3 Overlay Submenu ........................................................................................ 2778.5.4 Zoom Submenu ............................................................................................ 2808.5

8.6 8.68.68.6

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.5 Properties Submenu .................................................................................... 2818.5.5.1 Grid Settings Category ..................................................................... 2828.5.5.2 Color Palette Category ...................................................................... 283

Sizing Menu ............................................................................................................. 285.1 Type Submenu .............................................................................................. 286.2 Operator Mode Submenu ........................................................................... 288.3 Type Setup Submenu ................................................................................... 289

8.6.3.1 Parameters for DAC, Linear DAC, and TCG Curves .................. 2898.6.3.2 Parameters for DGS ........................................................................... 2928.6.3.3 Parameters for AWS Curves ............................................................ 293

.4 Curves Setup Submenu ............................................................................... 2948.6.4.1 Parameters for DAC and TCG Curves ........................................... 2948.6.4.2 Parameters for Linear DAC Curve ................................................. 295

Gates/Alarms Menu ................................................................................................ 296.1 Gates Submenu ............................................................................................. 296

8.7.1.1 Gate Position ...................................................................................... 3018.7.1.2 Saturated Gate ................................................................................... 302

.2 Alarm Submenu ........................................................................................... 303

.3 Output Submenu .......................................................................................... 304

.4 Analog Submenu (OmniScan MX2 Only) ................................................ 305

.5 Thickness Submenu ..................................................................................... 306Group/Probe & Part Menu .................................................................................... 308.1 Group Management Submenu ................................................................... 308.2 Probe & Wedge Submenu ........................................................................... 310

8.8.2.1 Probe Definition Manager ................................................................ 3128.8.2.2 Wedge Definition Manager .............................................................. 314

.3 Position Submenu ........................................................................................ 317

.4 Characterize Submenu ................................................................................ 318

.5 Parts Submenu .............................................................................................. 320Focal Law Menu (PA Group Only) ...................................................................... 321.1 Configuration Submenu .............................................................................. 321.2 Aperture Submenu ...................................................................................... 322.3 Beam Submenu ............................................................................................. 323.4 Laws Submenu ............................................................................................. 323


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8.10 Scan Menu ................................................................................................................ 3248.10.1 Inspection Submenu .................................................................................... 3248.10.2 Encoder Submenu ........................................................................................ 3258.10.3 Area Submenu .............................................................................................. 3288.10.4 Data Submenu .............................................................................................. 3298.10.5 Start Submenu .............................................................................................. 330

8.11 Preferences Menu .................................................................................................... 3318.11.1 Setup Submenu ............................................................................................. 331

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8.11.1.1 Printer Category ................................................................................ 3318.11.1.2 DIN Category ..................................................................................... 3328.11.1.3 Gates Category ................................................................................... 333

1.2 Instrument Submenu ................................................................................... 3338.11.2.1 Units Category ................................................................................... 3348.11.2.2 Screen Category ................................................................................. 3348.11.2.3 System Category ................................................................................ 3358.11.2.4 Network Settings Category (OmniScan MX2 Only) .................... 3358.11.2.5 External Storage Category (OmniScan MX2 Only) ...................... 3368.11.2.6 Help Category .................................................................................... 337

1.3 Tools Submenu ............................................................................................. 337

gures ................................................................................................. 339

bles ................................................................................................... 345

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ante meridiemAmerican Society of Mechanical EngineersAmerican Welding Societycenterlinecurved-surface correctiondistance-amplitude correctiondirect currentdistance gain sizeDynamic Host Configuration Pro-tocoldigital inputsequivalent reflector sizeflat-bottom holefast Fourier transformfull-screen heightfull wavehypertext markup languagehalf waveinside diameterInternet ProtocolJapan Industrial Standardsjoint photographic experts groupmotor controller drive unitmaterial loss

ND no detection (of signal)NS no synchronizationOD outside diameterP/C pitch-and-catchP/E pulse-echoPA phased arrayPCS probe center separationPM post meridiemPRF pulse repetition frequencyPW pulse widthRF radio frequencyRGB red green blueSDH side-drilled holeTCG time-corrected gainTCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/In-

ternet ProtocolTOFD time-of-flight diffractionTT through-transmissionTTL transistor-transistor logicUS United StatesUSB universal serial busUT ultrasonic technologyVPA virtual probe apertureWD wedge delayXML extensible markup language


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mniScan MXU software features ultrasonic inspection functions suitable to ous nondestructive testing applications as it combines both conventional und (UT) and phased array (PA) ultrasonic operation modes. The can MXU software runs on the innovative and portable OmniScan MX2 and can SX instruments.

anual covers the MXU software for both OmniScan MX2 and OmniScan SX ents. However, certain sections, procedures, steps, or descriptions are specific

one instrument:

hen a particular section, procedure, step, or description applies to only one trument, this section, procedure, step, or description is clearly identified with

e instrument model it applies to.hen there is no mention of the instrument model in a section, procedure, step, description, this means that this section, procedure, step, or description applies both the OmniScan MX2 and the OmniScan SX instruments.e term OmniScan instrument refers to both the OmniScan MX2 and the niScan SX instruments.

levant Olympus Documents

Olympus documents relevant to the OmniScan instrument are:


6 Introdu

OmniScan MX and MX2 Users ManualProvides a description and instructions on how to use the OmniScan MX and the OmniScan MX2. Refer to this document to understand, in particular, how to navigate in the software user interface using the hardware keys on the instrument.

OmniScan MX2 Getting StartedA short leaflet containing essential information on how to quickly start operating th

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can SX Users Manualovides operation information to help you learn how to use the OmniScan SX trument.

can SX Getting Started Guideshort leaflet containing essential information on how to quickly start operating e OmniScan SX.


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document, hardware controls that you press to activate are referred to as keys. rm button is reserved for software controls.


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n also turn off the OmniScan MX2 by pressing and holding the Power key for onds. However, your setup will NOT be saved.

nnecting UT and PA Probes on the OmniScan MX2

niScan MXU software combines both the phased array (PA) and conventional und (UT) operation modes. Depending on the module installed at the back of niScan MX2, you can use UT or PA probes. Connect UT probes to the UT tors, as shown in Figure 1-5 on page 12. Use a dual element probe for the pitch-tch (P/C) mode. You can also plug a UT probe into the PA connector using an r.

ct a phased array probe to the OmniScan MX2 PA connector, as shown in 1-6 on page 12


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Figure 1-5 Connecting UT probes

Figure 1-6 Connecting a PA probe

nnecting UT and PA Probes on the OmniScan SX

mniScan MXU software can combine both the phased array (PA) and tional ultrasound (UT) operation modes. Depending on the instrument

uration, you can use UT and/or PA probes. Connect UT probes to the UT tors, as shown in Figure 1-7 on page 13. Use a dual element probe for the pitch-tch (P/C) mode.

Single-element probe P/E mode

Dual-element probe P/C mode

OR

PA probe

OR

Phased array extension cable


Connect a phased array probe to the OmniScan SX PA connector, as shown in Figure 1-8 on page 13.

The OmniScan SX UT is not equipped with a PA connector.

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Figure 1-7 Connecting UT probes

Figure 1-8 Connecting a PA probe

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1.5 Main Controls

The three main controls shown in Figure 1-9 on page 14 allow for full operation of the OmniScan MXU software.

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tating the Scroll knob clockwise or counterclockwise allows you to select a sired software button, or change a parameter value.essing the Accept key activates the current selection, moving the focus to the xt level in the menu hierarchy.essing the Cancel key cancels the current selection, moving the focus back to e previous level in the menu hierarchy.

rsatility of the Scroll knob, Accept key, and Cancel key stems from their ve action which, as shown in Table 1 on page 15, depends on the context.

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Cancel key

Accept key


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Table 1 Function of the main controls depending on the context

ContextRotating theScroll knob

Pressing the Accept key

Pressing the Cancel key

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Paramval

selecInstrument Overview 15

Values with the Main Controlsg the Scroll knob in a vertical list shifts the selection upward/downward. rly, turning the Scroll knob in a horizontal list shifts the selection to the eft.

meric parameter value field, turning the Scroll knob increases/decreases the

lphanumeric parameter value field, tapping the parameter twice or pressing cept key two times opens the software keyboard.

nu ton ted

Scrolls through menu list.

Goes to the first submenu of the selected menu button.

Returns to the previously selected menu button.

enu ton ted

Scrolls through submenu list.

Goes to the first parameter of the selected submenu button.

Returns to the previously selected submenu button.

eter ton ted

Scrolls through parameter options.

Chooses or edits a parameter button value.

Returns to the previously selected submenu button.

eter ue ted

Scrolls through predefined parameter

values, or increases/decreases the

parameter value.

Accepts the selected or edited parameter value.

Cancels the selection or the edit made to the parameter value, and returns to the parameter level.


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1.6 OmniScan MX2 Increment Steps

The OmniScan MX2 increment keys can be used to modify the increment steps in edit mode.

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niScan SX Increment Steps

using the OmniScan SX, increment steps can only be changed when the d numeric parameter is in edit mode.

he increment steps of a numeric parameter

p (or left-click) the parameter once to enable the edit mode.p and hold (or right-click) the numeric parameter.list of available increment steps appears.om the list, select the desired increment step.

niScan MX2 Function Keys

are 14 multipurpose function keys on the keypad extended to both sides of the can MX2 front panel (see Figure 1-10 on page 17).


Table 2press a

Single group/Multiple group key

Erase

Play key Data Selector key

Gain key

Start key

Pause keyInstrument Overview 17

Figure 1-10 Function key keypad

on page 17 presents the function of each key. Depending on how long you key (short or long keystroke), you can activate different software functions.

Table 2 Key shortcuts

Key Short keystroke Long keystroke

Used to restart the inspection data acquisition, and/or the encoders depending on the configuration in the Scan > Start menu.

N/A

Used to toggle between the acquisition and analysis modes.

N/A

Range key

/Display, Hide Envelope key

Cursor key

File/Open key

Gate keyZoom key

Save/Print key Power key


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Used to turn the multiple group display on and off.

N/A

Used to set the parameters for the

Brings up Measurements > Cursors > Category.

Table 2 Key shortcuts (continued)

Key Short keystroke Long keystrokeer 1

displayed cursors.Used to zoom in/out in the current view according to the zoom settings (between the cursors). Press twice to reset the zoom.

Brings up Display > Zoom > Current View.

Used to reset the signal envelope and the alarms (when turned on).

Used to activate or deactivate the signal envelope.

Used to save the report, data, or image depending on the configuration in the File > Data Settings menu.

N/A


In inspection mode: When a PA group is

selected, used to select the current focal law.

Used to change the current group.


Key Short keystroke Long keystrokeInstrument Overview 19

N/A when a UT group is selected.

In analysis mode: When a PA group is

selected, used to select the angle, scan, and index positions (if applicable).

When a UT group is selected, used to select the scan and index positions (if applicable).Used to set the signal gain.

Brings up the UT Settings menu.

Used to set the A-scan screen starting position.


Used to set the A-scan screen range.


Used to set the parameters for the displayed gates.

Brings up the Gates/Alarm menu.

Used to start the file browser.

N/A


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1.9 OmniScan SX Function Keys

There are 5 multipurpose function keys on the keypad extended to one side of the OmniScan SX front panel (see Figure 1-11 on page 20).

Table 3press a

K

Data Selector keyer 1

Figure 1-11 Function key keypad

on page 20 presents the function of each key. Depending on how long you key (short or long keystroke), you can activate different software functions.

Table 3 Key shortcuts

ey Short keystroke Long keystroke

Used to restart the inspection data acquisition, and/or the encoders depending on the configuration in the Scan > Start menu.

N/A

Used to toggle between the acquisition and analysis modes.

N/A

Play key

Pause key

Save/Print key

Power key


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Used to save the report, data, or image depending on the configuration in the File > Data Settings menu.

N/A

In inspection mode: When a PA group is selected,

In inspection mode, used to select UT settings (gain,


Key Short keystroke Long keystrokeInstrument Overview 21

ing OmniScan Function Keys as Software Function Shortcuts

imary purpose of the keypad is to provide shortcuts to frequently used re functions.

pressed, many of the function keys bring up a pop-up button on the upper left of the screen, below the status indicators (see example shown in Figure 1-12 on 2). The pop-up buttons allow you to quickly edit parameter values without ng the current menu and submenu selection, which prevents you from losing rent button selection. Use the Scroll knob to modify the value of the parameter. e Cancel key to close the pop-up button.

buttons allow you to modify one or multiple parameters. For example, g the Gain key only allows you to modify the gain value in the pop-up button. er, repeatedly pressing the Gate key allows you to access and modify the

of the Start, Width, and Threshold for all displayed gates.

used to select the current focal law.

N/A when a UT group is selected.

In analysis mode: When a PA group is selected,

used to select the angle, scan, and index positions (if applicable).

When a UT group is selected, used to select the scan and index positions (if applicable).

start, and range).

Used to enable or disable the sleep mode.

Used to turn off the OmniScan SX.


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iting Parameters Using OmniScan Function Keys

llowing procedure explains how to edit the value of a parameter using a n key.

value of a parameter using the function key

ess the function key corresponding to the parameter you want to edit (see ble 2 on page 17 and Table 3 on page 20 for available functions).e associated pop-up button appears in the upper left corner, or the associated nu, submenu, and parameter is chosen.

r a pop-up button with multiple parameters, rotate the Scroll knob to select the sired parameter, and then press the Accept key. change the value for a pop-up button, perform one of the following operations:

Tap the pop-up button twice, and enter the value using the virtual keyboard. You can also press the Accept key twice to open the virtual keyboard.ORTap the pop-up button once, and then rotate the Scroll knob clockwise to increment, or counterclockwise to decrement the parameter value by the displayed increment/decrement step. If needed, change the displayed


increment/decrement step using the Raise increment or Lower increment keys. Once the knob has been used, you cannot display the virtual keyboard.

4. To abort editing of the value, press the Cancel key.5. To accept the edited value, perform one of the following procedures: Press the Accept key.

ORIf you used the Scroll knob to edit the value, press another function key.

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This approves the edited value and activates the associated software function.ORPress anywhere on the layout to close the virtual keyboard/pop-up button and accept the value.

uch Screen

ction explains how to use the touch screen functions.

n enable/disable the touch screen by selecting Preferences > Instrument > ry = Screen and Touch Screen = On/Off.

oftware Keyboardal keyboard is available to you for entering numerical parameter values.

merical parameter values using a virtual keyboard

p the parameter to be modified twice in order to use the virtual keyboard.ter the value, and then press the Accept key on the virtual keyboard.

tate the Scroll knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the lue. erase the character to the left of the cursor, tap the Delete key on the virtual yboard.


24 Chapt

4. According to your OmniScan instrument model, do one of the following:

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To change the incrementation, press the Raise increment or Lower increment keys.

To change the incrementation:

a) Tap and hold the numeric parameter.er 1

accept the edited value, press the Accept key on the OmniScan instrument or e virtual keyboard.

ouch Screen Operationction describes how to use the touch screen.

e cases, gate or cursor selection zones overlap (see Figure 1-13 on page 25). If tempt to drag a cursor or gate at the point where they overlap, they will move order of priority: Reference cursor, Measurement cursor, Data cursor, gate A, , and gate I.

A list of available increment steps appears.

b) From the list, select the desired increment step.


To use the

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To pan with

DrInstrument Overview 25

Figure 1-13 Example of selection zone overlaps

zoom

om starting point must be in a zone that does not contain any elements (gates ors).

zoom in a zone, drag diagonally. zoom in the vertical axis, move your finger vertically. zoom in the horizontal axis, move your finger horizontally.

om can also be performed by selecting Display > Zoom > In or Out.

in a zoomed view

ag the scroll box of the axis you wish to pan.


26 Chapt

To use the cursors

1. To display the cursor pop-up button, tap any cursor.2. To change the active cursor, tap the applicable cursor.3. To move the last cursor used, double-tap any view.

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a cursor is selected in full-screen mode, the cursor pop-up button appears in the left corner of the screen, over the group label.

gates

open the Gate Start parameter pop-up button in edition mode, tap the left end the gate. open the Gate Threshold parameter pop-up button in edition mode, tap the ddle of the gate. open the Gate Width parameter pop-up button in edition mode, tap the right d of the gate.

a gate is short, it might be impossible to tap a specific zone. When you tap a at is too short, the pop-up buttons open in the following order: Width, Start, reshold.

dicators

are three types of indicators on the OmniScan instrument front panel (see 1-1 on page 8 for their location):

ower Indicator Light on page 27cquisition Indicator Light on page 27larm Indicators on page 29


1.13.1 Power Indicator LightThe power indicator light is located above the Power key (see Figure 1-14 on page 27). The power indicator color identifies the power status of the OmniScan instrument (see Table 4 on page 27).

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Power indicator lightInstrument Overview 27

Figure 1-14 The power indicator

cquisition Indicator Lightquisition indicator light is located below the Play key (see Figure 1-15 on 8 or Figure 1-16 on page 28). The acquisition indicator color identifies the ition mode of the OmniScan instrument (see Table 5 on page 29).

Table 4 OmniScan power indicator meaning

wer indicator color

Power status Description

Off Off Normal

Green On Normal Battery is charging.

ashing orange Off Battery is charging.

Orange Off Battery charge complete

ashing green On Sleep mode Sleep mode and battery charge

complete

Flashing reen/orange

On Sleep mode, and battery is charging

lashing red On/Off Critical factor (excessive temperature, very weak battery, etc.)

Power key


28 Chapt

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Figure 1-15 OmniScan MX2 acquisition indicator light

Figure 1-16 OmniScan SX acquisition indicator light

Acquisition indicator light


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Table 5 Acquisition indicator meaning

Acquisition indicator color

Acquisition status Acquisition mode

Off Continuous acquisition as for oscilloscope

Inspection mode

ToucInstrument Overview 29

Alarm Indicatorsree alarm indicators numbered 1, 2, and 3 are located in the top right corner of nt panel (see Figure 1-1 on page 8 or Figure 1-2 on page 9). An alarm indicator ed when the associated alarm condition is encountered. See section 8.7 on 96 for further information on alarms.

vigating in the Menu Using Hardware Controls

mniScan instrument offers several options for navigating within the software submenu, and parameter button hierarchy, entering or editing parameter , and opening shortcut menus. The OmniScan instrument features a touch , from which you can choose a button by simply pressing it directly on the . You can also use the front panel controls, the external USB keyboard, and the (see Table 6 on page 29 to Table 12 on page 32).

Orange Paused acquisition Previously acquired

data is available for analysis.

Analysis mode

Table 6 Choosing a menu from the menu list

Using Perform this action

h screen Tap the Menu button, and then select the desired menu in the list.


30 Chapt

Main controls If the focus is not at the menu level, press the Cancel key repeatedly until the menu list is displayed. Use the Scroll knob to choose the desired menu, and then press the Accept key.

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Table 6 Choosing a menu from the menu list (continued)

Using Perform this actioner 1

keyboard Press ESC repeatedly until the menu list is displayed. Use the arrow keys to choose the desired menu, and then press either the SPACEBAR or ENTER.

e Click the Menu button to display the menu list. Click the desired menu in the list.

Table 7 Choosing a submenu from a menu


h screen Tap the desired submenu button.

controls Use the Scroll knob to choose the desired submenu, and then press the Accept key.

keyboard Use the arrow keys to choose the desired submenu, and then press either the SPACEBAR or ENTER. You can also press the corresponding F key.

e Click the desired submenu button.

Table 8 Choosing a parameter from a submenu


h screen Tap the desired parameter button.

controls Use the Scroll knob to choose the desired parameter, and then press the Accept key.

keyboard Use the arrow keys to choose a parameter, and then press either the SPACEBAR or ENTER. You can also press the corresponding F key.


Mouse Click the desired parameter button.

Table 9 Choosing a value from a parameter list

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Table 8 Choosing a parameter from a submenu (continued)

Using Perform this actionInstrument Overview 31


h screen Tap the desired value.

controls Use the Scroll knob to choose the desired value, and then press the Accept key.

ment keys iScan MX2

Use either the Raise increment or Lower increment key to select the desired value. Press the Accept key to accept the selection.

keyboard Use the arrow keys to choose the desired value, and then press either the SPACEBAR or ENTER.

e Click the desired value.

Table 10 Going back one level or cancelling a selection


controls Press the Cancel key.

keyboard Press ESC.

Table 11 Entering a value in an edit field


controls See Editing Values with the Main Controls on page 15.

ment keys iScan MX2

Use the Raise increment and Lower increment keys to change the increment.


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USB keyboard Use the alphanumeric keys to enter the desired information, and then press ENTER to leave the edit field. To leave the edit field without making any changes, press ESC.

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Table 11 Entering a value in an edit field (continued)

Using Perform this actioner 1

imary input method documented in this manual is the touch-screen method.

e The mouse can only be used to select the edit field. To enter data, you must use another method.

Table 12 Opening a shortcut menu


h screen Tap and hold the appropriate area (see section 2.4 on page 40)

e Right-click the appropriate area.


2. Software User Interface

This chinterfa

2.1 Ab

FigureidentifSoftware User Interface 33

apter presents the general features of the OmniScan MXU software user ce.

Figure 2-1 Screen shot image of the user interface

out the Window Main Components

2-2 on page 34 shows the OmniScan MXU software user interface, and ies its main components.


34 Chapt

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Status indicators(see section 2.6 on

page 49)

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Figure 2-2 The OmniScan MXU software window components

captures of the OmniScan MXU software found in this document are ted using the default color scheme designed for indoor use. The other color e selection was designed for outdoor operation, and consists of a white or pale-ackground with black or dark-colored text. Select Preferences > Instrument > ry = Screen, and then Scheme to select the desired color scheme.

menu buttonssection 2.2 on

page 35

Parameter buttons (see section 2.2 on page 35)

section 2.2 onpage 35)

Data screen section 2.9 on

page 55)


2.2 About Navigation in the OmniScan MXU Software

Figure 2-3 on page 35 shows the three menu levels of the OmniScan MXU software, and describes the syntax used throughout this document to systematically select the menu, submenu, and parameter buttons, and to optionally enter or choose a parameter value. For example, choosing Gates/Alarms > Gates > Start means first choosing the Gates/Alarms menu, then choosing the Gates submenu, and then choosi

In the list temmenu below

Me(seeSoftware User Interface 35

ng the Start parameter.

Figure 2-3 The menu hierarchy and identification syntax

menu hierarchy, the button with the pale background has the focus. The menu porarily appears vertically over the data screen area while the focus is on the

level. The submenu buttons appear vertically on the left side of the screen, the menu button. The parameter buttons appear at the bottom of the screen.

nu > Submenu > Parameter = Value section 2.2.1 on page 36 for the complete procedure)


36 Chapt

2.2.1 Navigating in the OmniScan MXU SoftwareThe following procedure provides a detailed description on how to select menu, submenu, and parameter buttons in the user interface of the OmniScan MXU software.

To navigate in the OmniScan MXU software

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oose the Menu button.e menu list then appears to the right of the button (see Figure 2-3 on page 35).oose the desired item from the menu list using one of the following methods:

Press the desired item on the touch screen.ORRotate the Scroll knob, and then press the Accept key.ORUse the Raise increment or Lower increment key to select the desired item, and then press the Accept key to accept the selection (OmniScan MX2 only).ORWith a USB mouse, click the desired menu item.

e software immediately reassigns the functions of the submenu buttons to ose corresponding to the chosen menu item.oose the desired submenu button using the same method described in step 2.e software immediately reassigns the functions of the parameter buttons to

ose corresponding to the chosen submenu button.oose the desired parameter button using the same method described in step 2. go back one level in the menu, submenu, parameter, and value hierarchy, press e Cancel key.

Organization of the Menusder in which the menu items, submenus, and parameter buttons appear onds to their typical sequence of usage. Consider the menus as being part of roups, as shown in Figure 2-4 on page 37.


2.2.2.1

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File

UT Settings

Measurements

Menu used to define the setup(see section 2.2.2.1 on page 37 for

details)

Wizard

Menu used for configuration (see section 2.2.2.3 on page 39 for details)

(seeSoftware User Interface 37

Figure 2-4 Menu item groups

Menus Used to Define the Setup

e following menus to define the setup. See chapter 4 on page 85 for related ures.

e this menu to create a complete application setup. The step-by-step approach events you from forgetting to enter or change relevant parameter values. The lp screens corresponding to each wizard step provide specific information on e parameters to be set. This menu includes a complete step-by-step calibration zard, which is an essential part of the setup creation.

Menus used for inspections(see section 2.2.2.2 on page 38 for details)

Menu used for configurations (see section 2.2.2.3 on page 39 for details)

Display

Sizing

Gates/Alarms

Preferences

Scan

Group/Probe & Part

Focal Law

Menu used to define the setup section 2.2.2.1 on page 37 for

details) Menu used for inspections(see section 2.2.2.2 on page 38 for details)


38 Chapt

Group/Probe & PartUse this menu to define one group or several groups (OmniScan MX2 only), and to fine-tune the parameters related to the probe or the part previously defined with the Setup wizard. See section 8.8 on page 308 for a complete description.

Focal LawUse this menu to fine-tune the parameters related to the focal laws originally defined with the Focal Law wizard. See section 8.9 on page 321 for a complete de

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Menus Used for Inspection

e following menus to perform the inspection. See chapter 6 on page 143 for ures using the functions in these menus.

ttingsis menu contains the parameters regularly modified during inspection, such as

e gain and pulser/receiver parameters (see section 8.3 on page 234 for a mplete description).

rementsis menu contains the parameters related to various measurement tools (see

ction 8.4 on page 247 for a complete description).

yis menu contains the parameters related to the data views, and the information ible on screen (see section 8.5 on page 269 for a complete description).

is menu contains parameters for selecting and configuring a sizing function AC, Linear DAC, TCG, AWS, and DGS). See section 8.6 on page 285 for a mplete description.

Alarmsis menu contains parameters for configuring gates, alarms, and output signals e section 8.7 on page 296 for a complete description).

e this menu to adjust the parameters related to the scan initially defined with e wizards. See section 8.10 on page 324 for a complete description.


2.2.2.3 Menus Used for Configuration

Use the following menus to configure the OmniScan MXU software and hardware. See chapter 3 on page 75 for procedures using the functions in these menus.

FileThis menu is used to open and save files, and to format and build an inspection report (see section 8.1 on page 219 for a complete description).

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encesis menu contains various parameters related to instrument configuration that typically set when you start using the instrument. Examples include the asurement unit (millimeters or inches), and the date and time (see section 8.11 page 331 for a complete description).

out the Reading-Field Area

ading-field area is located at the top of the OmniScan MXU software user ce. Figure 2-5 on page 39 identifies the various parameters and reading fields le, and provides references to sections providing more information.

Figure 2-5 Information in the reading-field area

Software version

Pulse repetition frequency indicator

(see section 8.3.2 on page 236)

Setup name (see section 3.2.2.1 on

page 79)

Gain value(see section 2.5 on

page 48)

Current date and time(see section 3.1.1 on

page 75)

Scan inspection parameter 2Reading fields

see sections 6.8.1 on age 157, and 8.4.2 on

page 249)


40 Chapt

Figure 2-6 on page 40 identifies the information available in a reading field.

Figure 2-6 The information available in a reading field

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out the Shortcut Menus

hortcut menus, you can quickly access software main functions even when the reen mode is enabled.

itle Bar Shortcut Menusn use the title bar shortcut menus (see Figure 2-7 on page 41) to:

itch from normal-screen mode to full-screen mode and vice versa.splay the current group (Single), or all the groups (Multiple) simultaneously mniScan MX2 only).splay one of the available layouts, which vary according to the selected hnology.lect the Scan, Index, and Angle data cursors.splay or hide different options.


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List ofSoftware User Interface 41

Figure 2-7 The title bar shortcut menus

Normal-Screen and Full-Screen Modes

e between normal-screen and full-screen modes

p and hold the Layout section of the title bar.e title bar shortcut menu appears. enable the full-screen mode, select Full Screen. go back to the normal screen mode, tap and hold the title bar, and then select rmal Screen.

n also use the increment keys to turn on or off the full-screen mode when not in ode (OmniScan MX2 only).

availablelayouts


42 Chapt

2.4.1.2 Single/Multiple Group Display (OmniScan MX2 only)

The OmniScan MXU software offers the opportunity to display the current group (Single), or multiple groups (Multiple) simultaneously.

The multiple group display functionality supports combinations of up to 8 groups. Phased array supports 6 groups of either the linear or sector scan. TOFD and conventional UT support 4 groups, either from the UT or PA connector.

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p and hold the Layout section of the title bar.e title bar shortcut menu appears. display the current group, select Single. display multiple groups, select Multiple.

hen the current group is displayed (Single), both normal-screen and full-screen des are available.

hen multiple groups are displayed (Multiple), the full-screen mode is tomatically enabled.

Layout Selection

t selection is a combination of the most useful views.

re details about layouts, see section 2.9.1 on page 55.

layout using the title bar shortcut menu

p and hold the Layout section of the title bar. the title bar shortcut menu, select the layout(s) to be displayed.


When one group is displayed, the combinations can be composed of the following views:

A (A-scan) B (B-scan) C (C-scan) S (S-scan) R

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(RayTracing)

w definitions, see section 2.9.1 on page 55.

multiple groups are displayed (OmniScan MX2 only), the possible layouts are:

C-S: Displays the S-scans and C-scans of PA groups. A-B: Displays the A-scans and B-scans of UT/TOFD groups. & PA B-S: Displays the S-scans of PA groups, and the B-scans of UT/TOFD

oups.

oups are displayed in the layout according to the actual scanner configuration d the offsets.ultiple group layouts are only available when full-screen mode is enabled.

Group Selection (OmniScan MX2 only)

group

p the Group section of the title bar (see Figure 2-7 on page 41).list of available groups appears.lect the desired group from the list.


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2.4.1.5 Scan Data Cursor Adjustment

To adjust the Scan data cursor position

1. Tap the Scan section of the title bar (see Figure 2-7 on page 41).2. Use the Scroll knob to adjust the Scan data cursor position.

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p the Index section of the title bar (see Figure 2-7 on page 41).e the Scroll knob to adjust the Index data cursor position.

Angle/VPA Data Cursor Adjustment

p the Angle/VPA section of the title bar (see Figure 2-7 on page 41).e the Scroll knob to adjust the Angle/VPA cursor position.

Display/Hide Options

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p the Options section of the title bar (see Figure 2-7 on page 41).list of available options appears.lect the options to be displayed.

isplay Area Shortcut Menusplay area shortcut menu is used to quickly access the parameters linked to the t view.

the display area shortcut menu

p and hold the display area.

llowing parameters are available in all of the display area shortcut menus:

t Data Cursort Reference Cursor


Set Measure Cursor

The following parameters are available for the A-scan:

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llowing parameters are available for the B-scan:

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he calibration has been performed, the Recalibrate parameter appearing in the , B-scan, and ultrasound axis shortcut menus takes the same name as the tion (Wedge Delay, WD & PCS, or Velocity & WD).

llowing parameters are available for the C-scan:

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llowing parameters are available for the S-scan:

dex Offsetew Left (90)ew Right (270)

Readings Shortcut Menuadings shortcut menu is used to:

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Modify a particular reading.

To use the readings shortcut menu

1. Tap and hold the reading-field area.The readings shortcut menu appears (see Figure 2-8 on page 46).

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add an indication to the indication table, select Add Indication. This is uivalent to selecting Measurements > Indication Table > Mode = Indication, d then Add. select a reading list:

On the readings shortcut menu, choose Select Reading List.From the list on the left-hand side of the mode selection dialog box, select the required measurement mode, and then choose Select.This is equivalent to selecting Measurements > Reading Measurement Mode.

select and modify one reading field:In the reading-field area, tap and hold the reading to be modified.

The readings shortcut menu


b) On the readings shortcut menu, choose Select Reading.c) From the list on the left-hand side of the dialog box, select the desired reading

category, and then select the desired reading from the list on the right-hand side of the dialog box.

d) Choose Select.5. To load a setup (inspection mode) or data (analysis mode), tap and hold the file

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acquisition mode, the available choices are: Open and Save As. Analysis mode, the available choices are: Open and Save.

Axis Shortcut Menusut menus are also available through the following axes:

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index axis shortcut menu

p and hold the index axis. the shortcut menu, select Index Offset.

t the index offset in the pop-up button.

scan axis shortcut menu

p and hold the scan axis. the shortcut menu, select Scan Offset.

t the scan offset in the pop-up button.

amplitude axis shortcut menu

p and hold the amplitude axis. the shortcut menu, select Enable Envelope, Disable Envelope, or Clear velope.e envelope is reset


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To use the ultrasound axis shortcut menu

1. Tap and hold the ultrasound axis.2. On the shortcut menu, select one of the following:

Recalibrate (TOFD only) Lateral Synchro (analysis mode, TOFD only) Reset Lateral Synchro (analysis mode, TOFD only)

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