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CMXDL Operation Manual

This document provides an operation manual for the Dakota Ultrasonics CMX DL Material & Coating Thickness Gauge. It includes 14 chapters that cover topics such as making measurements, using display modes, coating measurement techniques, data storage and setup features. The manual provides instructions for operating the gauge and interpreting ultrasound thickness readings.

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OPERATION MANUAL

DAKOTA ULTRASONICS

CMX DL
Material & Coating Thickness Gauge

P/N P-171-0002

Rev 1.30, April 2008

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION .......................................................................1

CHAPTER TWO QUICK STARTUP GUIDE ........................................................2
CHAPTER THREE KEYBOARD, MENU, & CONNECTOR REFERENCE.......22
CHAPTER FOUR PRINCIPALS OF ULTRASONIC MEASUREMENT .............31
CHAPTER FIVE SELECTING THE MEASUREMENT MODE ..........................36
CHAPTER SIX MAKING MEASUREMENTS .....................................................39
CHAPTER SEVEN USING THE DIGITS & B-SCAN DISPLAYS ......................55
CHAPTER EIGHT THRU PAINT MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUE ....................66
CHAPTER NINE PULSE-ECHO COATING & COATING TECHNIQUES.........67
CHAPTER TEN ADDITIONAL FEATURES OF THE CMXDL .............................82
CHAPTER ELEVEN DATA STORAGE SETUP, EDIT, & VIEW FILES .........87
CHAPTER TWELVE SETUPS CREATE, STORE, EDIT, & RECALL..........112
CHAPTER THIRTEEN USING THE UTILITY SOFTWARE.............................122
APPENDIX A - VELOCITY TABLE...................................................................124
APPENDIX A - SETUP LIBRARY.....................................................................126

CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
The Dakota Ultrasonics model CMX DL is an ultrasonic thickness gauge that
measures with extreme versatility. It has the ability to measure simultaneously
measure coatings and material thicknesses while maintaining the ability to locate pits,
flaws and defects in the material. Based on the same operating principles as
SONAR, the CMX DL is capable of measuring the thickness of various materials with
accuracy as high as 0.001 inches, or 0.01 millimeters. The principle advantage of
ultrasonic measurement over traditional methods is that ultrasonic measurements
can be performed with access to only one side of the material being measured.
Dakota Ultrasonics maintains a customer support resource in order to assist users
with questions or difficulties not covered in this manual. Customer support may be
reached at any of the following:

Dakota Ultrasonics Corporation,

1500 Green Hills Road, #107
Scotts Valley, CA 95066 USA
Telephone: (831) 431-9722
Facsimile: (831) 431-9723
http://www.dakotaultrasonics.com
1.1 Disclaimer
Inherent in ultrasonic thickness measurement is the possibility that the instrument will
use the second rather than the first echo from the back surface of the material being
measured. This may result in a thickness reading that is TWICE what it should be.
Responsibility for proper use of the instrument and recognition of this phenomenon
rest solely with the user of the instrument. Other errors may occur from measuring
coated materials where the coating is insufficiently bonded to the material surface.
Irregular and inaccurate readings may result. Again, the user is responsible for
proper use and interpretation of the measurements acquired.

CHAPTER TWO
QUICK STARTUP GUIDE
Turn the CMX DL on and off using the switch located on the bottom right corner of the
keypad. When CMX DL is initially turned on, a flash logo and blinking lights will be
displayed, followed by attempting to identify the transducer(probe) currently plugged
into the gauge. The CMX DL is equipped with an Auto Probe Recognition feature
that attempts to identify special transducers with this built in feature. If the CMX DL
doesnt find a transducer equipped with this feature, the user will be advanced to a
list of transducers requiring the user to select a specific transducer type. The
following sections outline each scenario. Note: This section is primarily written as a
basic startup guide only.

2.1 CMXDL Overview

In order to understand how to operate the CMX DL, its best to start off with an
understanding of what it is were looking at exactly. The CMX DL has a lot of great
features and tools that will prove to be a huge benefit for the variety of applications
youre constantly facing on a continual basis. Lets have a brief look at the screens
youll be looking at most often:
A. Repeatability/Stability Indicator This indicator should be commonly used
in conjunction with the digital thickness values displayed. When all the vertical
bars are fully illuminated and the last digit on the digital thickness value is
stable, the CMX DL is reliably measuring the same value 3 to 200 times per
second, depending on which measurement mode and features are enabled.

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B. Battery Icon Indicates the amount of battery life the CMX DL has remaining.
C. Velocity The material velocity value the CMX DL is currently using or
calibrated for. Displayed in both English or Metric units, depending on the
what units the gauge is set for.
D. Feature Status Bar Indicates the features currently enabled and in use in
the following order:
Measurement Mode
Differential Mode
High Speed Scan Mode
Alarm Mode
Gain Setting
E. Digital Material Thickness Value Extra large font size for viewing ease.
F. Scan Bar Another view of material thickness in a deflection style horizontal
bar. This is a visual tool that would enable the user the ability to see thickness
changes during high speed scans from flaws and pits.
G. Units The current measurement units being used (English, Metric).
H. Digital Material Thickness Value Smaller font size when the B-Scan
display view is enabled.
I. Coating Thickness Value Displays the actual thickness of any coating
adhered to a metallic material surface (PECT Mode), or a coating adhered to a
non-metallic surface (CT Mode).
J. Minimum Material Thickness Part of the Alarm feature. Displays the
minimum thickness value found during a scan.
K. Maximum Material Thickness Part of the Alarm feature. Displays the
maximum thickness value found during a scan.
L. B-Scan Display Cross section view of the material. Provides the user with
graphical view of the opposite/blind surface (i.e. inside pipe wall surface), to
give the user some idea of the condition, or integrity of the material being
tested.

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2.2 Auto Probe Recognition

When the CMX DL is initially powered up, the gauge will automatically check to see if
the transducer plugged into the gauge can be recognized. The steps that follow
assume the CMX DL recognized the probe type:

Probe Automatically Recognized

1) Press the OK key once to use the identified probe, or ESC to display a list of
DL

optional transducers. Note: if the CMX

recognizes a specific transducer,

the user should always select OK to use the identified probe. The only time
an alternative probe should be selected from a list is if the user switched
probes following initial power up and recognition.
DL

2) Assuming the CMX

the CMX

recognized the probe and the OK key was pressed,

will advance to a Zero Probe menu. If the transducer was

identified as a special transducer capable of measuring coating thickness, a

menu will be displayed allowing the user the ability to toggle the coating
thickness display on/off as follows:

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3) Press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to toggle the coating option on/off.
4) Wipe all couplant from the transducer face and advance to the Probe Zero
& Calibration section outlined below.

2.3 Selecting the Transducer Type

If the CMX DL does not identify a specific transducer type on initial power up, the user
will be required to select a type from a predefined list of types by diameter and
frequency. By selecting a transducer type from a predefined list, the CMX DL can
recall specific properties about the transducer. Note: Once the transducer has been
selected, the CMX DL will store and recall this transducer type every time the CMX DL is
powered on/off. The type will only change if the user physically selects another
transducer type from the list, or selects a previously saved setup. However, the
CMXDL will continue to take you through these steps each time the gauge is powered
up. Youll notice that the probe type previously selected will be highlighted every time
the probe type screen is displayed. Use the following steps to select your transducer
type:

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Selecting the Transducer Type

1) Press the OK or ESC keys to display the factory list of transducer types (by
diameter and frequency).

2) Press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the transducer list
until the appropriate type is highlighted.

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3) Press the ENTER key to select the transducer type and display overwrite
existing probe screen.
4) Press the OK key to overwrite the existing probe type with the newly
selected probe type. The zero probe screen will be displayed. Proceed to
the zero probe section that follows.

2.4 Probe Zero & Calibration

The next steps are to perform a probe zero and calibrate the CMXDL to the material
and transducer being used. If the sound velocity is unknown, the CMX DL can be
calibrated to a known thickness sample. This demo will briefly explain both of these
techniques.
The CMX DL is equipped with two zero options:
1) Off Block Zero (Automatic Probe Zero) When this feature is enabled the
CMXDL will do an electronic zero automatically, eliminating the need for a zero
disk or block.
2) On Block Zero (Manual Probe Zero) When this feature is enabled the
transducer must be placed on the probe zero disk (battery cover located on the
top of the unit.
Note: Transducers of the same type will have very slight mechanical and electrical
variations. If its discovered that the linearity is off following an initial auto probe zero
and extreme accuracy is required, a manual zero should be performed followed by an
auto zero. This will adjust and eliminate any error. This is only required if its
discovered the transducer is non-linear following an initial auto probe zero.
The procedures are outlined as follows:

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Performing an Auto Probe Zero (Off Block)

Coating Probe Identified

Coating Probe Not Identified

1) Be sure all couplant has been removed from the face of the transducer.
2) Press the OK key to perform the automatic probe zero, or ESC key to
cancel the zero operation.

Coating Probe Identified

Coating Probe Not Identified

3) The screens illustrated above will be briefly displayed followed by the main
measurement screen. The CMX DL is ready to be calibrated.

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Performing a Manual Probe Zero (On Block)

Note: When the zero probe option is set to manual, the probe zero disk
(battery cap) located on the top of the gauge, will be used as a zero standard
and the warning screen illustrated above will be displayed.
1) Press the OK or ESC keys to enter the main measurement screen and
begin the manual zero process.
2) Apply a drop of couplant on the transducer and place the transducer in
steady contact with the probe zero disk, and obtain a steady reading.
3) Press the MENU key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the MENU
key multiple times to tab right and the ESC key multiple times to tab left until
the PRB menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items.
4) Press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items
until ZERO PROBE is highlighted.

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Coating Probe Identified

Coating Probe Not Identified

5) Press the ENTER key to display the confirmation screen.

6) If a coating transducer was identified use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to
toggle coating on/off.
7) Press the OK key to complete the probe zero function, or ESC key to cancel
the probe zero function.
8) Remove the transducer from the probe zero disk, and proceed to the
calibration section.
Note: The value that is displayed will change depending on the current velocity
setting in the CMX DL. Disregard the number that is displayed. It is not
important. What is important is accurately performing the steps outlined above
to insure reliability of the probe zero calculation.

One Point Material Calibration

For the purposes of this quick start section, well only be covering the most common
one point calibration option to determine the sound velocity of the test material. It
would be very handy to carry a set of mechanical calipers to use in conjunction with
the CMX DL for calibration in the field:

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Using a Known Thickness

Note: Be sure that the probe zero procedure has been performed prior to
performing this calibration procedure.
1) Physically measure an exact sample of the material or a location directly on
the material to be measured using a set of calipers or a digital micrometer.
2) Apply a drop of couplant on the transducer and place the transducer in
steady contact with the sample or actual test material. Be sure that the
reading is stable and the repeatability indicator, in the top left corner of the
display, is fully lit and stable. Press the MENU key once to activate the
menu items tab. Press the MENU key multiple times to tab right and the
ESC key multiple times to tab left until the CAL menu is highlighted and
displaying the submenu items.
3) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items
until MATL 1PT is highlighted.

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4) Press the ENTER key to display the Digits Edit Box.

5) Press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll the highlighted value.
6) Press the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to scroll the digit locations.
7) Repeat steps 5 & 6 until the known thickness value is correctly displayed.
8) Press the OK key to calculate the velocity and return to the menu screen, or
ESC to cancel the one point calibration.
9) Finally, press the MEAS key to return to the measurement screen and begin
taking readings.
Note: CHECK YOUR CALIBRATION! Place the transducer back on the
calibration point. The thickness reading should now match the known
thickness. If the thickness is not correct, repeat the steps above.

2.5 Zero Coating

In order to account for very slight electronic differences in transducers of the same
type, frequency, and diameter, the CMX DL has been equipped with a zero coating
feature. This enables the CMX DL to obtain very accurate readings on coatings,
eliminating potential errors incurred from slight differences in the manufacturing
processes. The procedure is outlined below:

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Performing a Coating Zero

1) Press the MULTI MODE key once to activate the measurement mode
options.
2) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items
until Coating Only (CT) mode is highlighted.
3) Press the ENTER key to select the measurement mode and return to the
measurement screen.
4) Apply a drop of couplant on the transducer and place the transducer in
steady contact with the probe zero disk (battery cover) and obtain a steady
reading.
Note: The coating measurement displayed will potentially be a value greater or
less than 0.
5) Press the MENU key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the MENU
key multiple times to tab right and the ESC key multiple times to tab left until
the PRB menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items.

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6) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items
until ZERO COATING is highlighted.
7) Press the ENTER key to display the confirmation screen.
8) Press the OK key to zero the coating and return to the PRB menu, or ESC
to cancel the coating zero process.
9) Press the MULTI MODE key once to activate the measurement mode
options.
10) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items
until Coating On (PECT) is highlighted.
11) Press the ENTER key to select the measurement mode and return to the
measurement screen, and begin taking readings.

2.6 Coating Calibration

The CMX DL has been preset to a default coating velocity of 0.0850 in/sec (2159
m/sec). This will be very close to the most common coating material velocities used
in the field. If the velocity of the coating is known, and different than the above
default setting, the user can simply enter the coating velocity into the CMX DL.
However, if the velocity is unknown, the CMX DL can also be calibrated to a specific
coating sample/type using the 1pt calibration option in PECT (pulse-echo coating)
mode, or a two point calibration is CT (coating only) mode. For the purpose of this

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quick start section only the 1pt option PECT (pulse-echo coating) mode will be
covered. Refer to the calibration section of the manual for a complete explanation on
the coating calibration options. The following steps below outline the necessary
steps to either set the velocity of the coating, or perform a one point calibration to
calculate the coating velocity:

Known Coating Velocity

If the coating velocity is known, the user may wish to simply enter the velocity
number into the CMX DL, rather than have the CMX DL calculate the velocity value
using a known thickness on a coating sample. The steps for entering the velocity are
outlined below:

Using a Known Coating Velocity

12) Press the MENU key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the MENU
key multiple times to tab right and the ESC key multiple times to tab left until
the CAL menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items.
13) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items
until COATING VEL is highlighted.
14) Press the ENTER key to display the Digits Edit Box.
15) Press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll the highlighted value.
16) Press the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to scroll the digit locations.

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17) Repeat steps 4 & 5 until the velocity number is correctly displayed.
18) Press the OK key to set the coating velocity and return to the menu screen,
or ESC to cancel entering the coating velocity.
19) Finally, press the MEAS key to return to the measurement screen and
begin taking readings.

Known Coating Thickness

When the exact velocity of a coating is unknown, the user has the option of
performing a one point calibration on a sample of the coating with a known thickness
to determine the sound velocity. It would be very handy to carry a set of mechanical
calipers to use in conjunction with the CMX DL for calibration in the field:

Using a Coating Sample to Calibrate

1) Physically measure a location on a coating sample using a set of calipers or

a digital micrometer.

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Important Note: In PECT (pulse-echo coating) mode, the coating sample must
be coupled to metal in order to calibrate successfully. Simply place a drop of
couplant on a piece of metal, lay the coating sample over the couplant on the
metal and proceed to step 2.
2) Apply a drop of couplant on the transducer and place the transducer in
steady contact with the coating (on metal) sample or actual test material. Be
sure that the reading is stable and the repeatability indicator, in the top left
corner of the display, is fully lit and stable. Press the MENU key once to
activate the menu items tab. Press the MENU key multiple times to tab right
and the ESC key multiple times to tab left until the CAL menu is highlighted
and displaying the submenu items.
3) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items
until COATING 1PT is highlighted.

4) Press the ENTER key to display the Digits Edit Box.

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8) Press the OK key to calculate the coating velocity and return to the menu
screen, or ESC to cancel the one point calibration.
9) Finally, press the MEAS key to return to the measurement screen and begin
taking readings.
Note: CHECK YOUR CALIBRATION! Place the transducer back on the
calibration point. The coating thickness reading should now match the known
coating thickness sample. If the thickness is not correct, repeat the steps
above.

2.7 Measure
The CMX DL is now ready to measure. There are two different measurement view
options, each with a specific purpose Digits & B-Scan. The steps below outline
how to toggle between the different view mode options:

Selecting the Measurement View Option

1) Press the MENU key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the MENU
key multiple times to tab right and the ESC key multiple times to tab left until
the DISP menu is highlighted and displaying the sub menu items.
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2) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items
until VIEW is highlighted.

3) Use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to scroll the view options.
4) Once the view is displayed, press the MEAS key to return to measurement
mode.

DIGITS: Displays the digital thickness value using a large font size. This view is
useful when the CMX DL is being used as a basic thickness gauge.
BSCAN: The Time Based B-Scan provides the user with a cross sectional view of
the material being tested. This mode is useful when there is concern regarding the
profile of the blind surface. This can also be a useful view when scanning for pits and
flaws.
Once the view has been selected according to the application requirements, the BSTART and B-DEPTH of the screen will potentially need to be adjusted if the view
has been set to BSCAN. Use the following steps to adjust these as follows:
Note: The B-Start and B-Depth are also used to adjust the parameters of Scan
Bar.

Adjusting B-START & B-DEPTH

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2) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items
until B-START or B-DEPTH is highlighted.

3) Use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow keys to increase/decrease the start or depth
values in coarse increments/decrements.

4) Repeat steps 2 & 3 until the range is correctly being displayed.

Alternatively, the B-START and B-DEPTH values can be changed using the
Digit Edit Box as follows:

1) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items
until B-START or B-DEPTH is highlighted.
2) Press the ENTER key to display the digits edit box.
3) Press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll the highlighted value.
4) Press the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to scroll the digit locations.

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5) Repeat steps 3 & 4 until the B-START or B-DEPTH value is correctly

displayed.
6) Press the OK key to set the B-START or B-DEPTH value and return to the
DISP menu, or ESC to cancel entering the B-START or B-DEPTH value.
Note: the adjusted value will appear next to the B-START or B-DEPTH
menu labels.

7) Finally, press the MEAS key to return to the measurement screen and begin
taking readings.

DIGITS

B-SCAN

In the upper left corner of each of the display photos above, is the repeatability
indicator. The repeatability indicator is represented by five vertical bars and
represents how repeatable the measurements are. In regular measurement mode,
the CMX DL makes 8 measurements a second. In scan mode, the CMX DL makes 200
measurements a second. If the coating mode option is activated, the CMX DL makes
3 measurements a second in regular measurement mode and 65 measurements a
second in scan mode. When the CMX DL is idle, only the left vertical bar will be
displayed. However, when the CMX DL is making a measurement, four or five of the
bars should be displayed on the repeatability indicator. If fewer than four bars are
showing, the CMX DL is having difficulty achieving a stable measurement and the
thickness value displayed is potentially unstable.

CHAPTER THREE
KEYBOARD, MENU, & CONNECTOR REFERENCE

3.1 Menu Key (Operation & Sub Menus)

The Menu key acti vates the primary menu structure containing 8 menu tab groups.
These tab groups then contain sub menu items, or functions. The sub menu items
have been organized in tab groups according to how closely they are related to the
individual tab group names. Lets first get familiar with how to move around in these
tabs before continuing on to the sub menu functions. This procedure is outlined
below:

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Activating and Getting Around in the Menu Items

1) Press the MENU key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the MENU
key multiple times to tab right, and the ESC key multiple times to tab left
until the desired tab group is highlighted and displaying the submenu items.
The tab groups are illustrated above (A).

Now that youre familiar with activating and moving amongst the tab groups, lets
have a look at how to move around in the sub menu items as follows:

Getting Around in the Sub Menu Items

1) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items
until the desired function is highlighted. The sub menu items are illustrated
in the diagram above (B).
2) Depending on which function is highlighted, use the LEFT, RIGHT, and
Enter keys to scroll the options or activate the Digit Edit and List Box
options.

The sections to follow will provide the user with an explanation of the sub menu
functions:
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3.2 Probe Menu

ZERO PROBE: The CMX DL is zeroed in much the same way that a mechanical
micrometer is zeroed. If the CMX DL is not zeroed correctly, all of the measurements
made using the CMX DL may be in error by some fixed value. The CMX DL is equipped
with an optional automatic or manual zero feature. Refer to the section on page 43,
for an explanation of this important procedure.
ZERO COATING: In order to account for very slight electronic differences in
transducers of the same type, frequency, and diameter, the CMX DL has been
equipped with a zero coating feature. This enables the CMX DL to obtain very
accurate readings on coatings, eliminating potential e rrors incurred from slight
differences in the manufacturing processes. Refer to the section on page 43, for a
detailed explanation.
TYPE: Enables the user to select the type of transducer being used from a chart of
transducer types. This provides increased linearity between transducers. Refer to
page 39 for a further explanation.

3.3 CAL Menu

MAT: Select the material velocity from a chart of basic material types when a known
sample thickness, or material velocity cannot be obtained. Refer to page 52 for
further info.
MATL 1PT: Performs a single point calibration. This option allows the user to
automatically calculate the velocity by entering a known sample thickness. Refer to
page 49 for further info.
MATL 2PT: Performs a two-point calibration. This option allows the user to
automatically calculate the velocity by entering a second known sample thickness.
Refer to page 51 for further info.
VELOCITY: Function to calibrate the CMX DL by setting the velocity to a known
material velocity. Refer to page 46 for further info.

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COATING 1PT: Performs a single point coating calibration. This option allows the
user to automatically calculate the velocity by measuring a known coating sample
thickness. Refer to page 77 for further info.
COATING 2PT: Performs a two-point coating calibration. This option allows the
user to automatically calculate the velocity by entering a second known coating
sample thickness. Refer to page 77 for further info.
COATING VEL: Function to calibrate the CMX DL to a specific coating material type
by entering a coating velocity. Refer to page 15 or page 71 for further info.

3.4 DISP (display) Menu

VIEW: Selectable BSCAN (cross section), and DIGITS (large digits) views. Refer to
page 56 for further info.
B-START: Provides the user the ability to change the start position of the B-SCAN
view. Refer to page 60 for further info.
B-DEPTH: Provides the user the ability to change the overall depth of the viewable
measurement area. It functions a lot like a zoom on a camera. Refer to page 62 for
further info.
UNITS: Toggle between English or Metric units. The readout will change from
inches to millimeters.
BACKLIGHT: Selectable OFF, ON, AUTO, or INVERT backlight option.
CONTRAST: Adjustable display contrast for variable light conditions.

3.5 TUNE Menu

MEASURE MODE: Toggles a variety of unique measurement modes for different
application requirements. Refer to page 32 for further info.
GAIN: A 5 position gain switch in 2 db increments from 40 to 50 dB. Increase for
better penetration or punch, and decrease to eliminate unwanted noise or better
resolution. Refer to page 64 for further info.

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3.6 SETUP Menu

OPEN: Displays a list of factory and user defined setups currently stored in memory.
These setups can be recalled and used at any time. Refer to page 112 for further
info.
SAVE: Provides the user with the ability to save a custom setup that has been
modified or created by the user. Refer to page 114 for further info.
DELETE: Provides the user with the ability to delete specific setups previously save
in memory. Refer to page 118 for further info.
DEFAULT SETUP: Loads a basic default setup. Use only as a last resort when the
setups in the CMX DL have been corrupted and a computer is not accessible. Refer to
page 119 for further info.
LANGUAGE: Provides the user the ability to select different languages for the
CMXDL. Refer to page 121 for further info.

3.7 DATA Menu

NEW: Allows the user the ability to create a new alpha numeric grid, or sequential
log file with auto identifiers. Equipped with custom parameters, rows, and columns
depending on the users application reporting requirements. Refer to page 88 for
further info.
EDIT: Gives the user the ability to change parameters of grid or sequential file
previously saved. Note: Pre-defined coordinates cannot be changed once they have
been created. Refer to page 105 for further info.
OPEN: This function provides the user with the ability to recall grids or sequential log
files that currently exist in memory, from a list of grids. Refer to page 108 for further
info.

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CLOSE: Provides the user the ability to close a currently opened grid or sequential
log file. Refer to page 110 for further info.
DELETE ONE FILE: This function provides the user with the ability to delete one
individual grid or sequential log file from a list of multiple grids/files previous ly saved
in memory. Refer to page 103 for further info.
DELETE ALL DATA: This function provides the user with the ability to delete all files
currently stored in memory. Refer to page 104 for further info.

3.8 UTIL (utilities) Menu

SCAN MODE: This function enables a hi speed scan mode that increases the
overall sample rate from 65 to 200 measurements per second, depending on the
current measurement mode used. Refer to page 82 for further info.
ALARM: Toggles alarm mode on, off, or audible . Refer to page 83 for further info.
ALARM HIGH: Gives the user the ability to set the HI limit parameter. If the
measurement exceeds this value, a red light will illuminate and sound the internal
beeper. Refer to page 83 for further info.
ALARM LOW: Gives the user the ability to set the LO limit parameter. If the
measurement falls below this value, a red light will illuminate and sound the internal
beeper. Refer to page 83 for further info.
DIFFERENTIAL: Gives the user the ability to set a nominal value and the CMX DL will
display +/- the difference from the nominal value entered. Refer to page 85 for
further info.

3.9 XFER (transfer) Menu

BACKUP SETUPS: Enables the user the ability to backup the setups currently
stored in the CMX DL to a PC via RS232 port. Refer the help section of the CMX DL
DakView software for a complete electronic manual.

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RESTORE SETUPS: Enables the user the ability to restore the setups currently
saved on a PC to an CMX DL via RS232 port. Refer the help section of the CMX DL
DakView software for a complete electronic manual.
BACKUP DATA: Enables the user the ability to backup grids or sequential log files
currently stored in the CMX DL to a PC via RS232 port. Refer the help section of the
CMX DL DakView software for a complete electronic manual.
RESTORE DATA: Enables the user the ability to restore grids or sequential log files
currently saved on a PC to an CMX DL via RS232 port. Refer the help section of the
CMX DL DakView software for a complete electronic manual.
ABOUT: Provides the user with Dakota Ultrasonics contact information and the
CMXDL software version. Refer the Dakota Ultrasonics web site for information on
the latest firmware versions available for download.

3.10 CLR (clear) Key

The primary functions of the CLR key, is to clear a measurement from a grid or
sequential log files cell location or set obstruct, and backspace in an Alpha Edit Box.
If a user has already saved a measurement and B-Scan to a cell location, use this
key to clear the measurement at any time.

3.11 MEAS (measurement mode) Key

The MEAS key puts the CMX DL into its primary mode of operation. In this mode, the
user has a complete view of the LCD.

3.12 OK Key
The primary function of the OK key is confirmation of a change or selection. If the
CMXDL is displaying a grid log, the OK key toggles an advance to row number option.

3.13 ESC Key

The ESC key is used in the MENU, MEAS, and EDIT functions as a back or escape
function. If the CMX DL+ is displaying a grid or sequential log, the OK key toggles the
display options: Digits and B-Scan views.

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3.14 Arrow Keys

The Arrow Keys are used to navigate through the menus, increase/decrease values,
and toggle specific function keys.

3.15 ENTER key

The ENTER key is used in the overall menu selection process, to activate list and
edit boxes, display and save measurements to grid or sequential files locations. Use
this key to open your log files while making measurements.

3.16 MULTI MODE Key

The MULTI MODE key opens a measurement mode screen listing all the modes that
are available to the transducer specifically selected. The modes can be all or a
combination of the entire set of modes the CMX DL offers, depending on which
transducer is being used as follows: Coating Off (P-E), Coating On (PECT), Temp
Comp (PETP), Thru-Coat (E-E), Thru Coat Verify (E-EV), and Coating Only (CT).

3.17 ON/OFF Key

The ON/OFF key simply powers the unit either ON or OFF. Note: Unit will
automatically power off when idle for 5 minutes. All current settings are automatically
saved prior to powering off.

3.18 Top & Bottom End Caps

The top & bottom end panels are where all connections are made to the CMX DL. The
diagram above shows the layout and description of the connectors:
Transducer Connectors
Refer to Diagram: The transducer connectors, and battery cover/probe zero disk are
located on the CMX DLs top end cap. The transducer connectors are of type Lemo
00. Note: There is no polarity associated with connecting the transducer to the
CMXDL.
Probe Zero Disk & Battery Cover
Refer to Diagram: The Battery cover is the large round disk shown in the diagram.
Note: This same disk is also used as a probe zero disk. Simply remove the cover
when replacing the batteries (3 AA cells). When performing a manual probe zero
function, simply place the transducer on disk making firm contact. Important: Be
sure to follow the polarity labels located on the back label of the CMX DL. Note:
Rechargeable batteries can be used, however they must be recharged outside of the
unit in a stand alone battery charger.
RS-232 Connector
Refer to Diagram: The RS-232 connector, located on the bottom end cap, is a 2 pin
female Lemo connector. It is designed to connect directly from the CMX DL to a
standard AT serial port on a PC. The cable supplied with the CMX DL is a Lemo to 9
pin serial cable. Note: This connector is also used to upgrade the CMX DL with the
latest version of firmware.
USB Serial to USB Converter Cable
A converter cable can be attached to the 9 pin serial cable in needed (part no. N-4020510).

CHAPTER FOUR
PRINCIPALS OF ULTRASONIC MEASUREMENT
4.1 Time versus thickness relationship
Ultrasonic thickness measurements depend on measuring the length of time it takes
for sound to travel through the material being tested. The ratio of the thickness
versus the time is known as the sound velocity. In order to make accurate
measurements, a sound velocity must be determined and entered into the
instrument.
The accuracy of a thickness measurement therefore depends on having a consistent
sound velocity. Some materials are not as consistent as others and accuracy will be
marginal. For example, some cast materials are very granular and porous and as a
result have inconsistent sound velocities.
While there are many different ultrasonic techniques to measure thickness, which will
be discussed below, all of them rely on using the sound velocity to convert from time
to thickness.

4.2 Suitability of materials

Ultrasonic thickness measurements rely on passing a sound wave through the
material being measured. Not all materials are good at transmitting sound.
Ultrasonic thickness measurement is practical in a wide variety of materials including
metals, plastics, and glass. Materials that are difficult include some cast materials,
concrete, wood, fiberglass, and some rubber.

4.3 Range of measurement and accuracy

The overall measurement capabilities, based on the wide variety of materials, is
determined by the consistency of the material being measured
The range of thickness that can be measured ultrasonically depends on the material
as well as the technique being used and the type of transducer. Thickness
measurements can be made from a minimum of 0.010 inch to 9.999 in steel.
However, the maximum attainable thickness is much less for more attenuative
materials (materials that absorb sound).
Accuracy, is determined by how consistent the sound velocity is through the sound
path being measured, and is a function of the overall thickness of the material. For
example, the velocity in steel is typically within 0.5% while the velocity in cast iron
can vary by 4%.

4.4 Couplant
All ultrasonic applications require some medium to couple the sound from the
transducer to the test piece. Typically a high viscosity liquid is used as the medium.
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through air efficiently. By using a liquid couplant between the transducer and test
piece the amount of ultrasound entering the test piece is much greater.

4.5 Temperature
Temperature has an effect on sound velocity. The higher the temperature, the slower
sound travels in a material. High temperatures can also damage transducers and
present a problem for various liquid couplants.
Since the sound velocity varies with temperature it is important to calibrate at the
same temperature as the material being measured.
Normal temperature range
Most standard transducers will operate from 0F to 180F.
High temperature measurements
Special transducers and couplants are available for temperatures above 180F up to
650F with intermittent contact. It is necessary to cool the transducer, by submerging
the transducer in water between readings, when measuring high temperatures.
Modes and temperature errors
In addition to errors caused by velocity changing with temperature, some modes
(measurement techniques) are affected more than others. For e xample, dual
element pulse-echo mode has larger errors due to changes in the temperature of the
delay line. However, multi-echo techniques offer temperature compensation help to
minimize these errors.

4.6 Measurement Modes

In this section we will discuss the different measurements modes the CMX DL is
capable of operating in, the transducers required, and the reasons for using specific
modes:
Pulse-Echo Mode (Flaw & Pit detection) Coating Off (P-E)
Pulse-echo mode measures from the initial pulse (sometimes referred to as an
artificial zero) to the first echo (reflection). In this mode, either an automatic or
manual zero can be performed depending on the zero probe function setting. If the
manual mode has been selected, the transducer is placed on a reference disk,
located on top of the CMX DL, and a key is pressed to establish a zero point for the
particular transducer. If the Auto Zero feature is enabled, a simple key press will
perform an electronic zero to establish the same zero point.
In this mode errors result from surface coatings and temperature variations.
Since pulse-echo only requires one reflection, it is the most sensitive mode for
measuring weak reflections (flaws) typically found when measuring heavily corroded
metals.

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V-Path Correction
Dual element delay line transducers have two piezoelectric elements mounted at an
angle on one end of the delay line. One element is used for transmitting sound, while
the other element only receives sound. The two elements and their delay lines are
packaged in a single housing but acoustically isolated from each other with a sound
barrier. This allows the transducer the ability to achieve very high sensitivity for
detecting small defects. Also, the surface of the test material does not have to be as
flat in order to obtain good measurements.
Dual element transducers are normally used in pulse-echo mode for finding defects,
and in echo-echo mode for through coating measurements.
Dual element delay line transducers are usable over a range of 0.025 inches to 20
inches depending on the material, frequency, and diameter.
A limitation of dual element delay-line transducers is the V shaped sound path.
Because the sound travels from one element to another, the time versus thickness
relationship is non-linear. Therefore, a correction table in the instruments software is
used to compensate for this error.

Dual Element Transducer showing V-path of signal

Searching for small defects
Dual element delay line transducers are especially useful in searching for small
defects. In the pulse-echo mode with high amplifier gain, very small defects can be
measured. This is very useful during corrosion inspections overall. The dual element
style transducer will find wall deterioration, pits, and any porosity pockets during tank
and pipeline inspections.
Echo-Echo Mode Thru-Paint (E-E)
The echo-echo mode measures between two reflections. This technique is
commonly used to eliminate errors from surface coatings and also to make
measurements in multiple layered materials. The disadvantage is that two echoes
are needed which requires a much stronger echo (reflection).

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Dual Element Transducer in Echo to Echo mode

Echo-Echo Verify Mode Thru-Verify (E-EV)
The echo-echo verify mode measures between 3 reflections. Similar to E-E mode,
this technique is commonly used to eliminate errors from surface coatings and also to
make measurements in multiple layered materials. The primary benefit of this mode,
is that a comparison is made, between the 2 nd and 3 rd echoes, to verify that a peak
jump has not occurred, providing an additional level of confidence to the
measurement. The disadvantage is that 3 reflections are needed which requires the
use of gates with controllable thresholds to adjust for sensitivity over a given
measurement range.

Dual Element Transducer in Echo to Echo mode

Pulse Echo Coating Mode Coating On (PECT)

A custom hybrid combination mode using properties from the basic modes along with
a group of special techniques and theoretical wave phenomenas to measure coati ng
and material thicknesses at the same time, while still retaining the ability to locate
flaws and pits in materials. Therefore, the best description for this hybrid mode is
Pulse-Echo Coating mode.
Coating Mode Coating Only (CT)

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Once again, this is a custom hybrid combination mode using special techniques to
effectively measure the thickness of coatings that are either adhered to metallic
surfaces or in stand alone form. In this mode a two point calibration must be
performed. If the user will be measuring coating that has been applied to a metal
surface, the calibration must be performed using coating samples coupled to a metal
surface when calibrating. To explain further, a drop of couplant must be applied in
between the coating samples and metal surface. If the coating has not been applied
to a metal surface, the calibration should be performed accordingly.
Pulse-Echo Temperature Compensated Mode Temp Comp (PETP)
This is a custom mode that combines pulse-echo and electronic zero techniques to
automatically adjust for temperature changes in the transducer as a result of an
increasing/decreasing temperature gradient in the test material. Note: rough surface
conditions can have an effect on the overall accuracy in this mode. If the surface
condition is in question, the pulse-echo mode should be used in conjunction with
performing an off block automatic zero as the temperature gradient changes.

CHAPTER FIVE
SELECTING THE MEASUREMENT MODE
5.1 The setup library
The CMX DL contains 64 user configurable preset locations to store custom setups for
easy recall. These setups can be optimized for the users specific application needs
and can also be stored on a PC and transferred bi-directionally using Dakotas PC
interface software included with the instrument.
The setups supplied with the instrument cover some of the more typical applications
commonly used with this type of instrument. These setups can be recalled, modified,
and overwritten to one of 64 setup locations. Therefore, these factory setups can
also be considered a good starting point to be modified for custom applications. The
PC software includes a default setup file that can be uploaded to the gauge at any
time to restore factory settings. However, it is recommended that the user consider
saving modified setups to an empty location rather than overwriting the factory setups
in the CMX DL. Once again, these factory settings are excellent starting points for
custom setups.

5.2 Which mode & transducer do I use for my application?

High penetration plastics and castings
The most common mode for these types of applications is pulse-echo. The CMX DL
has been optimized for cast materials. Cast iron applications require 1 - 5MHz
frequencies, and cast aluminum requires a 10MHz frequency. Plastics typically
require lower frequencies depending on the thickness and make-up of the material.
Larger diameters offer greater penetration power because of the crystal size, for
difficult to measure materials.
Corrosion & Pit Detection in steel and cast materials
Use pulse-echo mode whenever attempting to locate pits and flaws. Typically a
5MHz transducer, or higher, will be used for these types of applications. Use low
frequencies for greater penetration and use higher frequencies for better resolution.
Measuring Material & Coatings
The pulse-echo coating mode should be used when both material and coating
thickness are required, while still requiring the ability to detect flaws and pits. A
special coating style transducer is required for use in this mode. There are a variety
of coating transducers in various frequencies available from Dakota.

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Thru Paint & Coatings
Often times, users will be faced with applications where the material will be coated
with paint or some other type of epoxy material. Since the velocity of the coating is
approximately 2.5 times slower than that of steel, pulse-echo mode will induce error if
the coating or paint is not completely removed. By using echo-echo mode, the user
is able to successfully measure through both, the coating and steel, and completely
eliminate the thickness of the paint or coating. Therefore, the steel can be measured
without having to remove the coating prior to measuring. Users will often use pulseecho mode and echo-echo mode in conjunction when performing inspections on
coated materials.
Thru coating measurements require special high damped transducers. The most
common transducers are the 3.5, 5, and 7.5MHz hi damped transducers. These
transducers are suitable for use in both pulse-echo and echo-echo modes. This
conve niently enables the user to accurately measure overall material thickness using
the thru Coating mode, and then conveniently switch to pit detection mode without
changing transducers. The 5MHz Hi damped transducer is the most commonly
used transducer for standard thru coating applications.
Coating Only
The coating only mode should be used when the application calls for coating
measurements only and the user is not interested in the thickness of the material the
coating has been applied to. This mode can also be used as a stand alone coating
thickness gauge, where the coating has not been applied to another material surface.
An auto identified coating probe must be attached to the CMX DL in order to enable
this mode.
Thin materials
Use pulse echo mode a nd a high frequency transducer for these types of
applications. The most common transducers are the 7.5MHz and 10MHz models
with extra resolution. The higher frequencies provide greater resolution and a lower
minimum thickness rating overall.
High temperature
Use and select a special 2.25MHz and 5 MHz High temperature transducer for these
types of applications. Both pulse-echo and echo -echo modes will also work for these
applications. However, echo-echo mode will eliminate error caused by temperature
variations in the delay line of the transducer.
Noisy Material
Materials such as titanium, stainless steel, and aluminum may have inherent surface
noise issues. This is a signal that appears at the surface of the material when using
a dual element delay line probe. Select a higher frequency transducer to reduce this
noise 7.5MHz and higher for better resolution.

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Restricted access
Measuring materials with extreme curvatures or restricted access, higher frequencies
with smaller diameters should be considered. The smallest diameter uses 3/16
crystals with a contact area of .250. Custom transducers are available on request.

5.3 Factory Setup Chart

Num

Name

Enter Custom Name

3
4

Comment 1

Gn/AGC

Velocity

CHAPTER SIX
MAKING MEASUREMENTS
The steps involved in making measurements are detailed in this section. The
following sections outline how to setup and prepare your CMX DL for field use.
An automatic or manual zero must always be performed. The auto zero is an off
block electronic zero that does not require a zero reference block. This will most
always be the zero option of choice, as it makes the zeroing process very easy and
convenient to perform. However, If the manual zero option is enabled, the probe
zero must be measured on the reference disk (battery disk) attached to the top of the
instrument. The zero compensates for variations in the transducer. In all modes the
sound velocity must be determined. The sound velocity is used to convert the transit
time to a physical length. The sound velocity can be selected from a material chart in
the manual, selected from a material list in the CMX DL, or for greater precision
determined from a sample of the test material that has been mechanically measured.
To enter the velocity from a table, look up the material on the chart in the appendix of
this manual and refer to the section below on Calibration to a Known Velocity. To
determine the velocity of a single sample, refer to the Material Calibration section on
page 49.
When measuring curved materials, it is more accurate to calibrate from two test
points, one at the minimum limit of the target thickness and one at the maximum limit.
In this case the reference disk mounted to the CMX DL is not used. This is called two point calibration and is described on page 51.

6.1 Auto Probe Recognition & Selecting The Transducer Type

The first step in using the CMX DL is to plug the transducer into the gauge and power
the unit up. The CMX DL has a special built-in automatic probe recognition feature
that will check to see if the probe plugged into the gauge is an auto recognized probe
type. If so, the CMX DL will display a message indicating the transducer type and ask
the user for confirmation to use the identified probe. If the transducer is not an auto
recognized probe, the CMX DL will display a message indicating the transducer type
has not been recognized, and force the user to select a transducer type from a list of
transducers according to frequency and diameter. Whether the transducer is auto
recognized or selected from a predefined list, the CMX DL will recall specific properties
about the transducer. Note: Once the transducer has been selected, the CMX DL will
store and recall this transducer type every time the CMX DL is powered on/off. The
type will only change if the user physically selects another type from the list, or
selects a previously saved setup. Therefore, if you have previously gone through this
section and selected the transducer you are using, proceed to the next section. Use
the following steps to select your transducer type. Note: If the transducer is not
identified on power up, be sure the transducer type selected is the same as the
transducer plugged into the CMX DL. Failure to do this will result in erroneous
measurements:

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In this first example the transducer was automatically identified:

Probe Automatically Recognized

1) Press the OK key once to use the identified probe, or ESC to display a list of
DL

optional transducers. Note: if the CMX

recognizes a specific transducer,

the user should always select OK to use the identified probe. The only time
an alternative probe should be selected from a list is if the user switched
DL

probes following initial power up and recognition, or the CMX

has

somehow identified the probe in error..

2) Assuming the CMX

the CMX

recognized the probe and the OK key was pressed,

will advance to a Zero Probe menu. If the transducer was

identified as a special transducer capable of measuring coating thickness, a

menu will be displayed allowing the user the ability to toggle the coating
thickness display on/off as follows:

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3) Press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to toggle the coating option on/off.
4) Wipe all couplant from the transducer face and proceed to the Probe Zero
section that follows .

In this second example the transducer was not identified and will force the user to
select the transducer type from a predefined list of transducers:

Selecting the Transducer Type

5) Press the OK or ESC keys to display the factory list of transducer types (by
diameter and frequency).

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6) Press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the transducer list
until the appropriate type is highlighted.

7) Press the ENTER key to select the transducer type and display overwrite
existing probe screen.
8) Press the OK key to overwrite the existing probe type with the newly
selected probe type. The zero probe screen will be displayed. Proceed to
the zero probe section that follows.

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6.2 Probe zero

The next step is to perform a probe zero. The zero function is a very important and
necessary function that must be done prior to calibration. It should be done on a
regular basis. In fact, the CMX DL has been programmed to force this issue at regular
intervals during operation if it hasnt been done. If the CMX DL is not zeroed correctly,
all the measurements taken may be in error by some fixed value. When the CMX DL
is using the auto zero (electronic zero), the CMX DL can be in any measurement
mode. However, when the manual zero is being used, the CMX DL must be in pulseecho mode in order to perform the zero. The CMX DL will also see to it that this
occurs by simply forcing the gauge into this mode when zero. Therefore, if the
CMXDL is in the echo-echo measurement mode and a manual zero is being
performed, the CMX DL will put the gauge into pulse-echo mode automatically before
performing the zero. While this is a very convenient feature of the CMX DL, the user
should be sure to check the measurement mode following calibration to be sure the
CMXDL is in the desired mode. The following steps outline both of these techniques.
The CMX DL is equipped with two zero options:
1) Off Block Zero (Automatic Probe Zero) When this feature is enabled the
CMXDL will do an electronic zero automatically, eliminating the need for a zero
disk or block.
2) On Block Zero (Manual Probe Zero) When this feature is enabled the
transducer must be placed on the probe zero disk (battery cover located on the
top of the unit.
Both zero procedures are outlined as follows:

Performing an Auto Probe Zero (Off Block)

Coating Probe Identified

Coating Probe Not Identified

1) Be sure all couplant has been removed from the face of the transducer.
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2) Press the OK key to perform the automatic probe zero, or ESC key to
cancel the zero operation.

Coating Probe Identified

Coating Probe Not Identified

3) The screens illustrated above will be briefly displayed followed by the main
measurement screen. The CMX DL is ready to be calibrated.

Performing a Manual Probe Zero (On Block)

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Note: When the zero probe option is set to manual, the probe zero disk
(battery cap) located on the top of the gauge will be used as a zero standard
and the warning screen illustrated above will be displayed.
1) Press the OK or ESC keys to enter the main measurement screen and
begin the manual zero process.
2) Apply a drop of couplant on the transducer and place the transducer in
steady contact with the probe zero disk and obtain a steady reading.
3) Press the MENU key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the MENU
key multiple times to tab right and the ESC key multiple times to tab left until
the PRB menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items.
4) Press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items
until ZERO PROBE is highlighted.

Coating Probe Identified

Coating Probe Not Identified

5) Press the ENTER key to display the confirmation screen.

6) If a coating transducer was identified use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to
toggle coating on/off.

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7) Press the OK key to complete the probe zero function, or ESC key to cancel
the probe zero function.
8) Remove the transducer from the probe zero disk, and proceed to the
calibration section.
Note: The value that is displayed will change depending on the current velocity
setting in the CMX. Disregard the number that is displayed. It is not
important. What is important is accurately performing the steps outlined above
to insure reliability of the probe zero calculation.

6.3 Material Calibration

In order for the CMX DL to make accurate measurements, it must be set to the correct
sound velocity of the material being measured. Different types of materials have
different inherent sound velocities. For example, the velocity of sound through steel
is about 0.233 inches per microsecond, versus that of aluminum, which is about
0.248 inches per microsecond. If the gauge is not set to the correct sound velocity,
all of the measurements the gauge makes will be erroneous by some fixed
percentage.
The One Point calibration is the simplest and most commonly used calibration
method - optimizing linearity over large ranges. The Two Point calibration allows for
greater accuracy over small ranges by calculating the probe zero and velocity. The
CMXDL provides four simple methods for setting the sound-velocity outlined below:

Known Velocity
If the material velocity is known, the user may wish to simply enter the velocity
number into the CMX DL, rather than have the CMX DL calculate the velocity value
using a known thickness on a material sample. The steps for entering the velocity
are outlined below:

Using a Known Material Velocity

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1) Press the MENU key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the MENU
key multiple times to tab right and the ESC key multiple times to tab left until
the CAL menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items.
2) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items
until VELOCITY is highlighted.

3) Press the ENTER key to display the Digits Edit Box.

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7) Press the OK key to set the velocity and return to the menu screen, or ESC
to cancel entering the velocity.
8) Finally, press the MEAS key to return to the measurement screen and begin
taking readings.

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Known Thickness
Sometimes the sound velocity of a material is unknown. In this case a sample with
one or two known thicknesses can be used to determine the sound velocity. As
previously discussed, the CMX DL has a one or two point calibration option. The one
point calibration option is most suited for linearity o ver large ranges, as noted above.
The user should also consider calibrating on high side of the intended measurement
range, when using the one point option, minimize overall error. For example, if the
measurement range is .100 (2.54mm) to 1.0 (25.4mm), the user should calibrate on
a known thickness sample close to 1.0 (25.4mm). Note: Its always handy to carry a
set of mechanical calipers to use in conjunction with the CMX DL for calibration in the
field:

One Point Calibration

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ESC key multiple times to tab left until the CAL menu is highlighted and
displaying the submenu items.
3) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items
until MATL 1PT is highlighted.

4) Press the ENTER key to display the Digits Edit Box.

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the job. For example, if the measurement range was .080 (2.03mm) to .250
(6.35mm), the user would perform a one point calibration on a known thickness
sample close to .250 (6.35mm), followed by a two point calibration close to .080
(2.03mm). When a two point calibration is performed, the CMX DL calculates the zero
and the velocity. The following steps outline this procedure:

Two Point Calibration

1) Physically measure an exact sample of the material or a location directly on

the material to be measured using a set of calipers or a digital micrometer.
2) Apply a drop of couplant on the transducer and place the transducer in
steady contact with the sample or actual test material. Be sure that the
reading is stable and the repeatability indicator, in the top left corner of the
display, is fully lit and stable. Press the MENU key once to activate the
menu items tab. Press the MENU key multiple times to tab right and the
ESC key multiple times to tab left until the CAL menu is highlighted and
displaying the submenu items.
3) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items
until MATL 2PT is highlighted.

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4) Press the ENTER key to display the Digits Edit Box.

Basic Material Type

If the material velocity is unknown, and a sample thickness cannot be taken from the
material, the user may opt to choose a basic material type from a list with
approximate velocity values according to various material types. Its important to
note that these velocities will not always be an exact representation of the material

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being tested. Use these values only if a close approximation is acceptable. Follow
the steps below to select a basic material type:

Selecting a Basic Material Type

3) Press the ENTER key to display the list of material types.

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4) Press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the material list until
the appropriate material is highlighted.

5) Press the ENTER key to overwrite the material type and display the menu
items with the new material type selected.
6) Finally, press the MEAS key to return to the measurement screen and begin
taking readings.
To calibrate the CMX DL for a specific type of coating using samples with known
thicknesses, please refer to the chapter 9 Pulse-Echo Coating (PECT) or
Coating (CT) for a complete explanation of using the CMX DL for coating
measurements.

CHAPTER SEVEN
USING THE DIGITS & B-SCAN DISPLAYS
A key feature of the CMX DL is the ability to toggle between two different display
options, Digits and B-Scan. The Digits view provides the user with a large digital
readout of the thickness. Both views also include a scan bar features that uses a bar
graph to indicate thickness. The Scan bar can be very handy while scanning a tank
or pipe wall by graphically displaying deflections from pits or internal flaws , rather
than having to constantly watch for changes in the digital readout. Its just another
visual aid to alarm the user when something out of the ordinary has been detected.
The B-Scan display is also very useful when scanning surfaces and viewing the cross
section of the test material. It provides a convenient way of visually profiling, or
drawing a picture of, the blind surfaces during a scan. The B-Scan display is also
equipped with a scan bar representing the overall thickness. Once again, the scan
bar gives the user a visual indication when a flaw or defect has been passed over
during the scan process. The scan bar will deflect off of the defect and return back to
the overall thickness. In this chapter well outline some of the fine adjustment
features of the CMX DL. Well take a better look at these options in this chapter.
Note: In order to recall and use the new adjustments made to the CMX DL at a later
time, the user must save the modified settings in one of the setup locations . Refer
page 112 for more information on setups.

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7.1 Display Views

DIGITS VIEW
DIGITS
The Digits view is a basic digital thickness gauge look and feel. The larger digits
make it much easier for the operator to monitor the thickness readings. The Scan
Bar has also been added to the Digits view to provide the user with yet another visual
tool for easily monitoring changes in thickness readings due to internal flaws or
defects.
The following is a list of the viewable features on the display:
A. Repeatability/Stability Indicator This indicator should be commonly used
in conjunction with the digital thickness values displayed. When all the vertical
bars are fully illuminated and the last digit on the digital thickness value is
stable, the CMX DL is reliably measuring the same value 3 to 200 times per
second, depending on which measurement mode and features are enabled.
B. Battery Icon Indicates the amount of battery life the CMX DL has remaining.
C. Velocity The material velocity value the CMX DL is currently using or
calibrated for. Displayed in English or Metric units, depending on the what
units the gauge is set for.
D. Feature Status Bar Indicates the features currently enabled and in use in
the following order:
Measurement Mode
Differential Mode
High Speed Scan Mode

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E.
F.

G.
H.

I.
J.

Alarm Mode
Gain Setting
Digital Material Thickness Value Extra large font size for viewing ease.
Scan Bar Another view of material thickness in a deflection style horizontal
bar. This is another visual tool that would enable the user the ability to see
thickness changes during high speed scans from flaws and pits.
Units The current measurement units being used (English, Metric).
Coating Thickness Value Displays the actual thickness of any coating
adhered to a metallic material surface (PECT Mode), or a coating adhered to a
non-metallic surface (CT Mode).
Minimum Material Thickness Part of the Alarm feature. Displays the
minimum thickness value found during a scan.
Maximum Material Thickness Part of the Alarm feature. Displays the
maximum thickness value found during a scan.

B-Scan View

B-Scan
The B-Scan displays a time based cross section view of test material. This view is
commonly used to display the contour of the blind, or underside, surface of a pipe or
tank application. It is very similar to a fish finder. If a flaw or pit is located during a
scan, the B-Scan will draw the pit on the screen. The solid black rectangle in the
diagram at location K represents the cross section, or side view of the material. The
B-Scan view draws at a rate of 7 seconds per screen from right to left. Also notice at
location K, the pits and corroded bottom surface of the material.
Its important to note that the measurement range on the display be set wide enough,
so that the maximum thickness of the material can be viewed on the display. Using
the diagram above, if the material thickness was actually 1.75, the underside of the
material would not be viewable according to the current range at 0.00 1.00. All
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the user would see is a black screen from 0.00 1.00 with no view of the bottom
contour at 1.75.
The following is a list of the viewable features on the display:
A. Repeatability/Stability Indicator This indicator should be commonly used
in conjunction with the digital thickness values displayed. When all the vertical
bars are fully illuminated and the last digit on the digital thickness value is
stable, the CMX DL is reliably measuring the same value 3 to 200 times per
second, depending on which measurement mode and features are enabled.
B. Battery Icon Indicates the amount of battery life the CMX DL has remaining.
C. Velocity The material velocity value the CMX DL is currently using or
calibrated for. Displayed in either English or Metric units, depending on the
what units the gauge is set for.
D. Feature Status Bar Indicates the features currently enabled and in use in
the following order:
Measurement Mode (P-E, PECT, PETP, E-E, COAT)
Differential Mode (ON/OFF)
High Speed Scan Mode (ON/OFF)
Alarm Mode (ON/OFF/AUDIBLE)
Gain Setting (VLOW, LOW, MED, HI, VHI)
E. Digital Material Thickness Value Smaller font size when the B-Scan
display view is enabled.
F. Scan Bar Another view of material thickness in a deflection style horizontal
bar. This is another visual tool that would e nable the user the ability to see
thickness changes during high speed scans from flaws and pits.
G. Units The current measurement units being used (English, Metric).
H. Coating Thickness Value Displays the actual thickness of any coating
adhered to a metallic material surface (PECT Mode), or a coating adhered to a
non-metallic surface (CT Mode).
I. Minimum Material Thickness Part of the Alarm feature. Displays the
minimum thickness value found during a scan.
J. Maximum Material Thickness Part of the Alarm feature. Displays the
maximum thickness value found during a scan.
K. B-Scan Display Cross section view of the material. Provides the user with
graphical view of the opposite/blind surface (i.e. inside pipe wall surface), to
give the user some idea of the condition, or integrity of the material being
tested.

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7.2 Activating B-Scan View

To use the B-Scan feature it must be enabled in the display menu. The following
steps will help you do just that:

Enabling the B-Scan Feature

1) Press the MENU key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the MENU
key multiple times to tab right, and the ESC key multiple times to tab left,
until the DISP menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items.
2) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items
until VIEW is highlighted.
3) Press the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to toggle DIGITS or BSCAN. When
the correct view is being displayed continue on to setting the B-START or BDEPTH values, or press the MEAS key to return to the measurement screen
and begin taking readings.

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7.3 Adjusting the B-Scan Start (B-START) & Depth (B-DEPTH)

In order to use the B-Scan and Scan Bar features of the CMX DL effectively, the
starting depth and overall depth must be setup correctly. This can be adjusted using
the B-START and the B-DEPTH features of the CMX DL. The B-START refers to the
starting depth or thickness value displayed. Example: If you want your B-Scan or
Scan Bar to start at a zero thickness value, then B-START must be set to 0.000. If
you want the B-Scan and Scan Bar to start displaying at .125, then B-START must
be set to .125. B-DEPTH represents overall viewable thickness range being tested.
Example: If your measuring tank walls with a total thickness of .300, and your BSTART has been set to 0.000, you might consider setting your B-DEPTH value to
something like 0.400 to cover the entire thickness range being tested. You might
also consider B-DEPTH as a zoom feature for both the B-Scan and Scan Bar. Why?
Because the larger the overall thickness range view (B-DEPTH), the smaller the
noticeable shifts in the Scan Bar and B-Scan presentation. Therefore, its best to set
the B-START and B-DEPTH to reasonable values that zoom in and optimize your
graphic presentation.

Starting depth (B-START)

The starting B-START, or starting depth, is the starting thickness value. Often times
this value will simply be set to zero in order to start measuring at 0.000. The only
time this value will be set to something other than zero, is if the user needs to zoom
in even closer. When will this be the case? If the user is testing a material thats 1
inch in thickness and knows that the potential corrosion is only on the back surface of
the material and not possibly deeper than .200. In this case, the user may wish to
set the B-ST at .700 to zoom in closer to the actual area being tested. In turn, the BDEP might be set at 1.100 in order to cover the entire range respectively. This will
offer the user better resolution for both the B-Scan and Scan Bar graphical
presentations.
Note: Once the range is set, it will remain the same for all the views respectively.
The procedures to adjust the starting depth (B-START) are outlined below:

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Adjusting the Starting Depth (B-START)

1) Press the MENU key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the MENU
key multiple times to tab right, and the ESC key multiple times to tab left,
until the DISP menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items.
2) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items
until B-START is highlighted.
3) Press the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to scroll the value. When the
correct B-Start value is being displayed, proceed to step 8.

4) Alternatively , press the ENTER key to display the Digits Edit Box.

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5) Press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll the highlighted value.
6) Press the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to scroll the digit locations.
7) Repeat steps 5 & 6 until the B-Start value is correctly displayed.
8) Press the OK key to set the B-Start value and return to the menu screen, or
ESC to cancel entering the B-Start.
9) Finally, press the MEAS key to return to the measurement screen and begin
taking readings.

Overall range (B-DEPTH)

Once again, just to reiterate, B-DEPTH is the overall viewable thickness range being
tested. This should be set to a value slightly larger then the expected maximum
range being measured. The procedures to adjust the overall thickness range viewed
(B-DEPTH) are outlined below:

Adjusting the Overall Depth (B-DEPTH)

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2) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items
until B-DEPTH is highlighted.
3) Press the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to scroll the value. When the
correct width is being displayed, proceed to step 8.

4) Alternatively , press the ENTER key to display the Digits Edit Box.
5) Press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll the highlighted value.
6) Press the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to scroll the digit locations.
7) Repeat steps 5 & 6 until the B-Depth value is correctly displayed.
8) Press the OK key to set the B-Depth and return to the menu screen, or ESC
to cancel entering the B-Depth.
9) Finally, press the MEAS key to return to the measurement screen and begin
taking readings.

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7.4 Gain
The gain, or amplification of the return echoes, can be adjusted in the CMX DL to
accommodate a variety of applications. The setting of the gain is crucial in order to
obtain valid readings during the measurement process. Too much gain may result in
erroneous measurements, by detecting on noise rather than the actual material back
wall itself. Not enough gain may result in intermittent detection. It may also result in
lack of detection on internal flaws, pits, or porosity. The gain can easily be compared
to the volume control of a home stereo system. If you turn it up too much, you cant
hear the music clearly. If its turned down too much, you cant hear it at all.
The CMX DL has three gain settings (VLOW, LOW, MED, HI, VHI). The gain range is
42dB 50dB in 2dB increments. Note: The CMX DL has been optimized for the MED
gain setting for all common applications. It should be operated in this mode as
standard. However, some applications may require the lower or higher gain settings.
When? The low settings may be necessary for noisy or granular cast materials. How
do I know when to lower the gain? If the reading becomes sporadic and wont settle
down or resolve on a thickness value, the user can assume that the material is either
very noisy aluminum, or granular cast iron. This would be a good time to change the
CMXDL to lower gain setting and see if the reading settles down and become stable.
How do I know when to increase the gain? Often times the user will be trying to
measure a material that is hard to penetrate or pass sound through. This may be
due to the material type, or overall thickness of the material. When a material is hard
to pass sound through because of the thickness or general make-up, it would be a
good time to consider switching the CMX DL into a higher gain setting. Another
example might be the need to increase overall sensitivity for locating fine pits or
flaws. In any case, the selectable gain settings offer the user some additional options
to resolve and overcome application issues.
Note: When the echo-echo thru-paint measurement mode is selected, the manual
gain feature is disabled and grayed out in the menu items. In this mode, the CMX DL
switches to an automatic gain mode (AGC) that optimizes the gain setting
automatically in the hardware of the CMX DL.
The procedures to adjust the Gain are outlined below:

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Adjusting the Gain

1) Press the MENU key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the
MENU key multiple times to tab right, and the ESC key multiple times to tab
left, until the TUNE menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items.
2) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items
until GAIN is highlighted.
3) Press the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to scroll the value. When the
correct Gain is being displayed, press the MEAS key to return to the
measurement screen and begin taking readings.

CHAPTER EIGHT
THRU PAINT MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUE
8.1 Introduction to Thru Paint Measurement
The principle behind thru paint measurement is by measuring the time between two
backwall echoes returning from the test material. Since both of these backwall
echoes travel the same path through the paint or coating, the thickness of the coating
is subtracted out of the measurement so that only the actual material thickness can
be measured. This feature saves the user a great deal of time scraping and
removing the coating from tanks and pipes during the inspection process.
The primary purpose of thru paint measurement is to determine actual or overall
material thickness by eliminating the coating thickness. Thru paint mode cannot be
used for flaw or pit detection. Therefore, inspectors may need to use echo-echo thru
paint mode in conjunction with the standard pulse-echo flaw detection mode for some
applications. Chassis tubing inspectors and sanctioning bodies will use the echo echo mode for tubing with powder coatings, and pulse-echo mode for tubing without
coating. The combination of using both modes is ideal for the advanced inspectors
needs.

8.2 Using Thru Paint Mode

The first thing to note in this section, is that by selecting the transducer type from the
list of probes stored in the CMX DL, a basic echo-echo thru paint configuration is
recalled from memory. Each of the transducers in the list contains pre-configured
echo-echo settings. The standard transducer that will be used for common steel
applications is a 5MHz high damped transducer (1/4IN 5.0MHZ HD). This is the
recommended transducer for this i ndustry and should be used for thru paint
applications. Any of the auto recognition coating transducers are also high damped
transducers and will work in echo-echo mode as well.
Note: When a transducer is selected for use, all of the measurement modes
available for use with this transducer can easily be determined by pressing the multimode button on the keypad. The CMX DL has been programmed to identify the
modes available to a specific transducer.
Once the transducer type has been selected and the appropriate calibration
procedure completed, the CMX DL can toggle between pulse-echo (flaws & pits), and
echo-echo (thru paint) modes by simply pressing the MULTI MODE key located on
the keypad. Refer to page 39 for additional information.
The CMX DL can also be configured for thru paint applications by selecting a factory
setup stored in the list of setups in the CMX DL. Refer to page 112 for information on
recalling a setup. Once either the transducer type or setup has been selected, the
inspector is ready to begin making measurements.
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CHAPTER NINE
PULSE-ECHO COATING & COATING TECHNIQUES
9.1 Introduction to Pulse-Echo Coating Measurement (PECT)
In the previous sections weve discussed the need for detecting pits and flaws (pulseecho) in materials, along with the requirement to measure through and eliminate
errors caused by coated materials (echo-echo). Until now, both modes were needed
in order accomplish both tasks. Pulse-echo mode was used for flaw detection, and
echo-echo mode was used to eliminate the coating thickness and provide a nominal
material thickness only. With this in mind, it often became cumbersome toggling
between both modes respectively.
In a majority of applications involving coated materials, inspectors are often
interested in monitoring both the thickness of the material, as well as the thickness of
the coating . Therefore, the CMX DL has been designed to provide the user with the
ability to measure the material and coating thicknesses simultaneously, while
maintaining the ability to detect flaws and pits all in a single mode called Pulse-Echo
Coating (PECT). This is accomplished by using a custom hybrid combination mode
utilizing properties from the basic modes along with a group of special techniques
and theoretical wave phenomenas.
The CMX DL is preset to a coating velocity of 0.0850 in/sec (2159 m/sec) from the
factory. This velocity is a very close approximation of the common coating velocities
found in the field. However, the CMX DL also has a built-in one and two point
calibration options to calibrate to coating samples with a known thicknesses.
There are two coating modes built into the CMX DL:
1) Pulse-Echo Coating (PECT) used during inspections where both the
material and coating thicknesses are required.
2) Coating Only (CT) used during inspections where only the coating thickness
is required.

9.2 Enabling Pulse-Echo Coating Mode (PECT) & Coating (CT)

When the CMX DL is initially powered up, the gauge will automatically check to see if
the transducer plugged into the gauge can be recognized. All Dakota Ultrasonics
coating enabled transducers are equipped with the auto recognition feature. If the
CMXDL doesnt recognize that a special coating enabled transducer is plugged into
the gauge, the coating feature will be disabled entirely. There are a number of
coating enabled transducers available from Dakota. Please contact us with your
application requirements for additional information on frequencies and diameters
currently offered.
The coating modes can be enabled in three different ways:
1) On Power up and probe recognition.
2) By pressing MULTI MODE keypad.

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3) From the tabbed menus under TUNE, MEASURE MODE.
The steps that follow will demonstrate all three methods in the order listed above:

Probe Automatically Recognized (PECT only)

1) Press the OK key once to use the identified probe, or ESC to display a list of
DL

optional transducers. Note: if the CMX

recognizes a specific transducer,

2) Assuming the CMX

the CMX

recognized the probe and the OK key was pressed,

will advance to a Zero Probe menu. If the transducer was

identified as a special transducer capable of measuring coating thickness, a

menu will be displayed allowing the user the ability to toggle the coating
thickness display on/off as follows:

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3) Press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to toggle the coating option on/off.

Multi Mode Key Pressed (PECT & CT)

Applied to Metals

Not Applied to Metals

1) Press the MULTI MODE key located on bottom left of the keypad to display
the MEASURE MODE options menu.
2) Press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to highlight the COATING ON (PECT)
or COATING ONLY (CT) menu option.

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3) Press the ENTER key to enable the coating option, or ESC to cancel
changing the measure mode, and return to the main measurement screen.

Measure Mode (Tabbed Menus) (PECT & CT)

Applied to Metals

Not Applied to Metals

1) Press the MENU key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the MENU
key multiple times to tab right, and the ESC key multiple times to tab left,
until the TUNE menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items.
2) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items
until MEASURE MODE is highlighted.
3) Press the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to scroll the modes.
4) When the correct MODE is being displayed, press the MEAS key to return
to the measurement screen and begin taking readings.

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9.3 Zero Coating

In order to account for very slight electronic differences in transducers of the same
type, frequency, and diameter, the CMX DL+ has been equipped with a zero coating
feature. This enables the CMX DL+ to obtain very accurate readings on coatings,
eliminating potential errors incurred from slight differences in the manufacturing
processes. The procedure is outlined below:

Performing a Coating Zero

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5) Press the MENU key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the MENU
key multiple times to tab right and the ESC key multiple times to tab left until
the PRB menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items.

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9.4 Coating Calibration (PECT)

Known Velocity
If the coating velocity is known, the user may wish to simply enter the velocity
number into the CMX DL, rather than have the CMX DL calculate the velocity value
using a known thickness on a coating sample (s). The steps for entering the velocity
are outlined below:

Using a Known Material Velocity

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3) Press the ENTER key to display the Digits Edit Box.

4) Press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll the highlighted value.
5) Press the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to scroll the digit locations.
6) Repeat steps 4 & 5 until the velocity number is correctly displayed.
7) Press the OK key to set the velocity and return to the menu screen, or ESC
to cancel entering the velocity.
8) Finally, press the MEAS key to return to the measurement screen and begin
taking readings.

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Known Thickness
Sometimes the sound velocity of a coating material is unknown. In this case a
sample with a known thickness can be used to determine the sound velocity of the
coating. As previously discussed, the CMX DL offers a one point calibration option for
coating in PECT measurement mode. It is also import to reiterate that the coating
sample must be coupled to a metallic material in order to perform the calibration.
The calibration should also consider calibrating on high side of the intended
measurement range, when using the one point option, minimize overall error. For
example, if the measurement range of the coating will be from .040 - .080 (1.0mm
2.3mm), a coating closest to .080 (2.0mm) should be used. Note: Its always handy
to carry a set of mechanical calipers to use in conjunction with the CMX DL for
calibration in the field:

One Point Calibration

Note: Be sure that the probe zero procedure has been performed prior to
performing this calibration procedure.
1) Physically measure an exact sample of the coating using a set of calipers or
a digital micrometer.
Note: The coating sample must be coupled to a metallic material in order to be
calibrated.
2) Apply a drop of couplant on a piece of metal and place the coating sample
on the metal over the couplant. Apply a drop of couplant on the transducer

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and place the transducer in steady contact with the coating and sample or
actual test material. Be sure that the reading is stable and the repeatability
indicator, in the top left corner of the display, is fully lit and stable. Press the
MENU key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the MENU key
multiple times to tab right and the ESC key multiple times to tab left until the
CAL menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items.
3) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items
until COATING 1PT is highlighted.

4) Press the ENTER key to display the Digits Edit Box.

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Note: CHECK YOUR CALIBRATION! Place the transducer back on the

calibration point. The coating thickness reading should now match the known
thickness. If the thickness is not correct, repeat the steps above.

9.5 Introduction to Coating Measurement (CT)

In the previous sections weve discussed how to setup and use the coating feature
for use in conjunction with material thickness and flaw and pit detection. The CMX DL
also has the capability to be used for general coating measurements. This
measurement mode is called Coating (CT) and can be enabled using the same
methods as described in a previous section above.
When the Coating Only (CT) mode is enabled, a two point calibration on the coating
samples must be performed. This is to ensure linearity over the coating
measurement range will be achieved. Important note: If coating measurements will
be made with the coating applied to a metal surface, the calibration must be done in
the same manner, with the samples coupled to a metal surface. However, if the
coating will be measured as a stand alone material, the calibration must be
performed the same way.

9.6 Two Point Coating Calibration (CT)

Known Thickness
The following section will demonstrate the two point coating calibration procedure.
This example demonstrates a coating thickness range of .040 - .120 (1 3 mm) as
follows:
Note: Its always handy to carry a set of mechanical calipers to use in conjunction
with the CMX DL for calibration in the field:

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One Point Calibration

Note: Use the maximum coating sample for the one point calibration first.
1) Physically measure the thicker of the two samples of coating, as close as
possible to the maximum expected coating measurement range, using a set
of calipers or a digital micrometer.
Very Important: If coating measurements will be made with the coating
applied to a metal surface, the calibration must be done in the same manner,
with the samples coupled to a metal surface. However, if the coating will be
measured as a stand alone material, the calibration must be performed the
same way.
2) Apply a drop of couplant on the transducer and place the transducer in
steady contact with the thicker of the two coating and samples fist. Be sure
that the reading is stable and the repeatability indicator, in the top left corner
of the display, is fully lit and stable. Press the MENU key once to activate
the menu items tab. Press the MENU key multiple times to tab right and the
ESC key multiple times to tab left until the CAL menu is highlighted and
displaying the submenu items.

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3) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items
until COATING 1PT is highlighted.

4) Press the ENTER key to display the Digits Edit Box.

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Two Point Calibration

Note: Use the minimum coating sample for the two point calibration.
1) Physically measure the thinner of the two samples of the coating, as close
as possible to the minimum expected coating measurement range, using a
set of calipers or a digital micrometer.
Very Important: If coating measurements will be made with the coating
applied to a metal surface, the calibration must be done in the same manner,
with the samples coupled to a metal surface. However, if the coating will be
measured as a stand alone material, the calibration must be performed the
same way.
2) Apply a drop of couplant on the transducer and place the transducer in
steady contact with the thinner of the two coating and samples. Be sure that
the reading is stable and the repeatability indicator, in the top left corner of
the display, is fully lit and stable. Press the MENU key once to activate the
menu items tab. Press the MENU key multiple times to tab right and the
ESC key multiple times to tab left until the CAL menu is highlighted and
displaying the submenu items.

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3) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items
until COATING 2PT is highlighted.

4) Press the ENTER key to display the Digits Edit Box.

5) Press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll the highlighted value.
6) Press the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to scroll the digit locations.
7) Repeat steps 5 & 6 until the known thickness value is correctly displayed.
8) Press the OK key to calculate the velocity and return to the menu screen, or
ESC to cancel the coating one point calibration.
9) Finally, press the MEAS key to return to the measurement screen and begin
taking readings.
Note: CHECK YOUR CALIBRATION! Place the transducer back on both
calibration points. The coating thickness readings should now match the known
thickness values of each sample. If the thickness is not correct, repeat the
steps above.

CHAPTER TEN
ADDITIONAL FEATURES OF THE CMXDL
10.1 High Speed Scan
The High Speed Scan feature of the CMX DL increases the overall repetition rate to a
maximum of 140Hz with a high speed screen refresh rate of 25 times a second. This
feature enables a user to make scanned passes over an arbitrary length of the test
material, while still maintaining a reasonable representation of thickness over the
scanned area or region. This feature can be used in conjunction with High and Low
alarm limits features to dynamically keep track of both values. The feature is typically
used to provide a better representation of the area scanned, by taking more readings
at a faster rate repetition rate.
The procedure to use the SCAN MODE feature is outlined below:

Using the Scan Mode

1) Press the MENU key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the MENU
key multiple times to tab right and the ESC key multiple times to tab left until
the UTIL menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items.

2) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items
until SCAN MODE is highlighted.

3) Use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to toggle the SCAN MODE on/off.

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4) Press the MEAS key to return to the measurement screen.

10.2 Alarm Mode

The Alarm Mode feature of the CMX DL provides the user with a method of setting
tolerances, or limits, for a particular application requirement. This feature may be
used for a variety of applications to verify the material is within the manufacturer
specifications. There are two limits, or alarm values, that can be setup in the CMX DL
ALARM LOW and ALARM HIGH limits. However, the user may choose to activate
and utilize only one of the limit values, depending on their specific application
requirements. The procedures to use the ALARM MODE feature are outlined below:

Toggle Alarm (on/off)

1) Press the MENU key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the MENU
key multiple times to tab right, and the ESC key multiple times to tab left,
until the UTIL menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items.

2) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items
until ALARM is highlighted.

3) Use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to toggle the ALARM on/off/audible.
4) Continue on to the next section Setting the Alarm Low Limit.

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Setting the Alarm Low Limit

1) Assuming the ALARM is ON, use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll
through the sub menu items until ALARM LOW is highlighted.
2) Press the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to scroll the value. When the
correct alarm value is being displayed, proceed to step 7 .

3) Alternatively , press the ENTER key to display the Digits Edit Box.
4) Press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll the highlighted value.
5) Press the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to scroll the digit locations.

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6) Repeat steps 4 & 5 until the ALARM LOW value is correctly displayed.
7) If only one limit will be used, press the MEAS key to return to the
measurement screen and begin taking readings. Otherwise, continue on to
set the ALARM HIGH limit.

10.3 Differential Mode

The Differential Mode of the CMX DL provides the user with the ability to set a
nominal value, according to what the expected thickness should be, and measure the
+/- difference from the nominal value entered. This feature is typically used in QA
incoming inspections on pipes, plate stock, coils, etc. The steps below outline how to
enable and enter the nominal value to use this feature:

Toggle Differential (on/off)

2) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items
until DIFFERENTIAL is highlighted.

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3) Use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to toggle the DIFFERENTIAL on. A
value will appear to the right of DIFFERENTIAL.

4) Continue on to the next section Setting the Differential Value.

Setting the Differential Value

1) Assuming DIFFERENTIAL has been enabled and a value is being displayed

to the right of the DIFFERENTIAL label, press the ENTER key to display the
Digits Edit Box.
2) Press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll the highlighted value.

3) Press the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to scroll the digit locations.
4) Repeat steps 2 & 3 until the DIFFERENTIAL value is correctly displayed.
5) Press the OK key to set the DIFFERENTIAL value and return to the menu
screen.

6) Finally, press the MEAS key to return to the measurement screen and begin
taking readings.

CHAPTER ELEVEN
DATA STORAGE SETUP, EDIT, & VIEW FILES
11.1 Introduction to Grid and Sequential file formats
The CMX DL is equipped with two data file format options, GRID LOG and SEQ LOG.
The GRID file format is very similar to a spreadsheet format found in popular
software programs like Excel. A GRID is simply a table of readings. A location in a
grid is specified by giving a row and column coordinate. The rows are numbered
from 1 to 999 and the columns are labeled from A to ZZ (999 Rows & 52 Columns).
The sequential file format can be viewed as a file as a single column of up to 512
possible rows (readings), and a column of corresponding identifiers associated with
each individual reading. The identifier can be a combination of up to 10 numeric,
alpha, or special characters listed above, while the file name can consist of a
combination of up to 20 of the same character set. Note: The identifier cannot start
or end with a special character. Once a start and end ID are entered into the CMX DL
and the log created, the CMX DL will automatically generate all the identifiers within
that range.
The following character set listed below are all the allowable characters that will be
used for both file formats: GRID & SEQ LOG. Any combination of these characters
can be used for creating a Name and Note regardless of the selected format. The
allowable characters are as follows:
Numeric characters: 0 9 Alpha Characters: A Z
Special Characters: ! _ # space / . ( )
Multiple grids can be created and stored until the CMX DLs memory is full. If the user
attempts to store a new file in the CMX DL and the size of the file exceeds the capacity
of memory, the CMX DL will respond with an error message indicating that the memory
is unable to store the new file.
The CMX DL can store a total of 16,000+ readings with a corresponding screenshot of
the DIGITS or B-SCAN views with every reading , as well as all the CMX DL settings
for every individual reading . If the graphics option is disabled, not saving
screens hots, the CMX DL can store a total of 210,000+ readings. The screenshot
stored with the reading will depend on what view the CMX DL was in at the time it was
saved. For example, if the view was in B-SCAN, then a B-SCAN will be saved with
the reading.
In the sections that follow, the procedures for creating, using, and editing GRIDs and
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functionality and structure. The illustrations below are snapshots of typical GRID and
SEQ LOG file formats:
Grid File Formats

Sequential Log Formats

Important Note: For the duration of this chapter, all references to GRIDS and SEQ
LOGS should be considered synonymous with references to FILES.

11.2 Creating a new Grid or Sequential Log (File)

Important Note: This entire section is a step by step guide to successfully create a
grid or sequential log. The instructions must be used in the sequential order
specified, as follows:

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Creating a Name
Grid/Seq Log Name : Can contain a combination of up to 20 numeric, alpha,
or special characters listed in the first section of this chapter.

Grid Log

Sequential Log

1) Press the MENU key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the MENU
key multiple times to tab right, and the ESC key multiple times to tab left,
until the DATA menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items.
2) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items
until NEW is highlighted.
3) Press the LEFT & RIGHT arrow keys to toggle the data formats GRIG
LOG & SEQ LOG.

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Grid Log

Sequential Log

4) Press the ENTER key to display the new Grid or Seq Edit Box.
5) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the new Grid or Seq
List Items until NAME is highlighted.

6) Press the ENTER key to activate the Alpha Edit Box.

7) Use the UP, DOWN, LEFT, & RIGHT arrow keys to highlight the appropriate
alpha characters.
8) Press the ENTER key to select a character and advance to the next field of
the Grid or Seq Name.

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9) Use the CLR key to backspace if necessary.

10) Repeat steps 6 - 9 until the Grid or Seq Name (File Name) is completed.
11) Press the OK key to save the Grid or Seq Name and return to the Grid or
Seq List Items menu, or ESC to cancel entering the Grid or Seq Name
(File Name).

Creating a Note
Grid/Seq Log Note: Can contain a combination of up to 20 numeric, alpha, or
special characters listed in the first section of this chapter.

Grid Log

Sequential Log

1) Assuming the Grid or Seq List Items are displayed, use the UP and DOWN
arrow keys to scroll through the new Grid or Seq List Items until NOTE is
highlighted.
2) Press the ENTER key to activate the Alpha Edit Box.

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3) Use the UP, DOWN, LEFT, & RIGHT arrow keys to highlight the appropriate
alpha characters.
4) Press the ENTER key to select a character and advance to the next field of
the Grid or Seq Note.
5) Use the CLR key to backspace if necessary.
6) Repeat steps 3 through 5 until the Grid or Seq Note is completed.
7) Press the OK key to save the Grid or Seq Note and return to the Grid or
Seq List Items menu, or ESC to cancel entering the Grid or Seq Note.

Setting the Coordinates or Start & Stop IDs

Grid: A grid is defined by using coordinates to define the Top Left and the
Bottom Right corners of the grid. Alpha coordinates are horizontal across the
top, and numeric coordinates are vertical down the side. Therefore, to define
the top left corner of the grid, there will be an (X,Y) coordinate. Where X is an
alpha column location across the top and Y is a numeric row location down the
side. Use the same logic when choosing the lower right corner. An individual
grid can be up to 999 rows and 52 columns.
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Sequential: The sequential file format can be viewed as a file as a single

column of up to 512 possible rows (readings), and a column of corresponding
identifiers associated with each individual reading. The identifier can be a
combination of up to 10 numeric, alpha, or special characters listed above,
while the file name can consist of a combination of up to 20 of the same
character set. Note: The identifier cannot start or end with a special character.
Once a start and end ID are entered into the CMX DL and the log created, the
CMXDL will automatically generate all the identifiers within that range.

Setting the Top Left(Grid) or Start ID(Seq)

Grid Log

Sequential Log

1) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the new Grid or Seq
List Items until TOP LEFT or START ID is highlighted.
2) Press the ENTER key to activate the Coordinate or Start ID Edit Box.

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Grid Log

Sequential Log

3) GRID LOG: Use the LEFT, & RIGHT arrow keys to scroll the Columns,
and the UP, DOWN arrow keys to scroll the Rows.
SEQ LOG: Use the UP, DOWN, LEFT, & RIGHT arrow keys to highlight the
appropriate alpha characters. Press the ENTER key to select a character
and advance to the next character field, in conjunction with using the CLR
key to backspace if necessary.
4) Press the OK key to select the coordinate or start ID and return to the Grid
or Seq List Items screen, or ESC to cancel the selection and return to the
Grid or Seq List Items menu.

Setting the Bottom Right(Grid) or End ID(Seq)

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Grid Log

Sequential Log

1) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the new Grid or Seq
List Items until LOWER RIGHT or END ID is highlighted.
2) Press the ENTER key to activate the Coordinate or End ID Edit Box.

Grid Log

Sequential Log

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and advance to the next character field, in conjunction with using the CLR
key to backspace if necessary.
4) Press the OK key to select the coordinate or end ID and return to the Grid
or Seq List Items screen, or ESC to cancel the selection and return to the
Grid or Seq List Items menu.
Note: If there is not enough memory available to create the grid or sequential
log, an error message box NOT ENOUGH MEMORY will be displayed. Press
the OK or ESC key to return to the Grid or Seq List Items menu. It may be
necessary to free some memory in the CMX DL at this time. Refer to page 103
for more information on Deleting a File.

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Selecting the Auto Increment Direction

The Auto Increment feature gives the user the ability to specify which direction
to advance the cursor after storing a reading.

Grid Log

Sequential Log

5) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the new Grid or Seq
List Items until INCR. DIR or DIRECTION is highlighted.
6) Use the LEFT & RIGHT arrow keys to toggle the Increment direction
NONE, NORTH, EAST, SOUTH, or WEST for a grid, or INC, DEC for a
sequential log.
7) When the correct Increment direction is displayed, continue on to the next
section Graphics.

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Saving Graphics
The CMX DL provides the user with the ability to save a snapshot of the display
screen and all the current settings of the CMX DL with every reading, or just save
the reading only. Saving the graphics might be advantageous to the user when
the B-Scan view will be used to graphically save a picture of the scanned areas
for reporting purposes. It might also come in handy when user requires backup
of all the current CMX DL parameters for each reading. However, if neither of
these requirements are necessary, this option should be disabled in order make
more efficient use to the CMX DL storage capacity.

Grid Log

Sequential Log

1) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the new Grid or Seq
List Items until SAVE GRAPHICS is highlighted.
2) Use the LEFT & RIGHT arrow keys to toggle the Increment direction to
YES or NO.
3) Continue on to the next section Saving a Grid or Seq File.

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Saving a Grid
Once all the parameters are set, the user has the option of saving or canceling
the new grid.

Grid Log

Sequential Log

4) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the new Grid or Seq
List Items until CREATE GRID or LOG? is highlighted.
5) Press the ENTER key to accept the grid or seq log parameters and activate
the confirmation screen.

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Grid Log

Sequential Log

6) Press the OK key to save the New Grid or Seq Log, or the ESC key to
cancel the New Grid or Seq Log setup and return to the DATA menu.
7) Press the MEAS key to return to the measurement screen and begin storing
readings.

11.3 Storing a reading

Now that a grid or sequential log has been created, its time to make some
measurements and store the readings. The following procedures outline this
process:

Storing a Reading
Note: Once the gird or sequential log has been created it will automatically be
displayed following the create confirmation screen. It is located at the bottom of
the measurement screen, and can be left open for the duration of the inspection
process. This section assumes the grid or sequential log was just created.
Refer to the section on opening a grid or seq log if the file was created at
another time.
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Key Feature: When the CMX

is displaying a grid log, pressing the OK

key will initiate an advance to row number option. Use the Left, Right, UP, and
DOWN arrow keys to enter the row number. Once the row number is correctly
displayed, press the OK key to advance directly to that row number in the grid
log.
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Key Feature: When the CMX

is displaying a grid log, pressing the ESC

key multiple times, will toggle throug h the display options: Digits, B-SCAN
views.
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Grid Log

Sequential Log

1) Press the UP, DOWN, LEFT, and RIGHT arrow keys to scroll the target cell
cursor to the desired storage location.
2) Press the ENTER key to save the current reading in the highlighted cell
location. Its as simple as that!
3) Press the MEAS key to hide the GRID/SEQ View Box, or ENTER to display
it as necessary.
Note: Once the file is open, it will remain open until its closed or another file is
DL

opened by the user. If the gauge is powered off, the CMX

will automatically

open the file when powered on. Simply press the ENTER key to display the file
from the measurement screen.

11.4 Viewing stored readings

It is sometimes necessary to go back and view the stored readings and B-Scans
using the CMX DL without a PC. The following procedures outline this process:

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Viewing Stored Readings & B-Scans

Grid Log

Sequential Log

1) Assuming the Grid/Seq View Box is currently displayed, press the UP,
DOWN, LEFT, and RIGHT arrow keys to scroll the stored readings and
corresponding display view. Notice as the cursor is moved to a different
cell, the display will be updated with the display view saved with the reading.
Readings stored in memory are indicated by displaying a MEM in the top left
corner of the measurement screen.
2) The user may opt to clear a specific reading and save a new one at any
time. Press the CLR key in the appropriate cell location to clear the reading,
take a new measurement, and press the ENTER key to save the new
reading.
3) Abort the Grid/Seq Log View Box by pressing the MEAS key at any time.

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11.5 Deleting Grids (Files)

Deleting One or All Files from Memory
Deleting One File

2) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items
until DELETE ONE FILE is highlighted.

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3) Press the ENTER key to display the File List Box.

4) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the stored Files until
the target File to delete is highlighted.
5) Press the OK key to delete the File.
6) Press the MEAS key to return to the measurement screen.

Deleting All Data

2) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items
until DELETE ALL DATA is highlighted.

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3) Press the ENTER key to activate the confirmation screen.

4) Press the OK key to delete All Files from memory, or the ESC key to abort.
5) Press the MEAS key to return to the measurement screen.

11.6 Editing a Grid (File)

Once a grid has been created and saved to memory, the user can edit the
Comments or Increment Direction at a later time. The following procedures outline
this process:

Editing a Grid

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1) Press the MENU key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the MENU
key multiple times to tab right and the ESC key multiple times to tab left until
the DATA menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items.
2) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items
until EDIT is highlighted.
3) Press the ENTER key to display the Edit List Box.
4) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the Edit options until
NOTE or INCR. DIR is highlighted.
Note: If editing the INCR. DIR, simply use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow keys to
scroll NONE, NORTH, EAST, SOUTH, WEST for a Grid, or INC, DEC for a Seq
Log. Proceed to step 10.

5) Press the ENTER key to activate the Alpha Edit box Only used when
editing the NOTE.
6) Use the UP, DOWN, LEFT, & RIGHT arrow keys to highlight the appropriate
alpha characters.
7) Press the ENTER key to select a character and advance to the next field of
the Comments.

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8) Use the CLR key to backspace if necessary.

9) Repeat steps 6 - 8 until the Comments are completed.

10) Press the UP or DOWN arrow key to highlight SAVE CHANGES, and the
OK key to activate the confirmation screen.

11) Press the OK key to save the changes or the ESC key to cancel editing the
file parameters.
12) Press the MEAS key to return to the measurement screen.

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11.7 Changing the active File - Open

The user may have transferred grid/seq templates from a PC to the CMX DL, or setup
grids/seq using the CMX DL at an earlier time. The name of the currently active file is
always displayed at the top of the Grid/Seq Box in measurement mode (refer to
photo below). Its not only important to recognize what file is currently active, but also
be able to change the active file at any time. The following procedures outline this
process:

Changing the Active File

Grid Log

Sequential Log

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2) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items
until OPEN is highlighted.

3) Press the ENTER key to display the Grid/Seq List Box.

4) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the grids until the target
grid is highlighted.

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5) Press the ENTER key to activate the confirmation screen.

6) Press the OK key to load the file from memory.
7) Press the MEAS key to return to the measure screen.

11.8 Closing an active File - Close

A user might not have a current requirement to store measurements, but a file is
currently open or active and needs to be closed. The following procedures outline
how to close an open or active file :

Closing an Active File

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2) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items
until CLOSE is highlighted.

3) Press the ENTER key to close the active file. Note: Following the key
press, the CLOSE text will be grayed out indicating the file has been close
and is no longer active.

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CHAPTER TWELVE
SETUPS CREATE, STORE, EDIT, & RECALL
12.1 Introduction to Setups
Often times, users are faced with a variety of tasks and applications that are
sometimes similar, but often times very different. With a standard thickness gauge,
the user would have to recalibrate for each individual application respectively. With
all the features of the CMX DL, the number of potential applications also increases
based on ability alone. This is primarily in reference to the addition of those very
difficult applications, where a standard thickness gauge would not be feasible, or
capable of accomplishing the tasks.
The increased number of features and parameters also adds to the overall setup
time, or amount of time to set up marginal applications with perfection and
understanding. Because of the additional time involved, the CMX DL has been
equipped with the ability to save these setups to memory and be recalled at any time.
The CMX DL can store up to 64 custom setups. These setups can be bi-directionally
transferred to and from a PC. Therefore, the user can save as many setups as
necessary for all their individual applications requirements. This saves a great deal
of time and knowledge for future inspections of the same job or project. This feature
also eliminates error between two or more users during the setup and calibration
process.

12.2 Opening a Setup

The CMX DL is loaded with a number of setups from the factory. These setups can be
opened, edited, and saved to any one of 64 setup locations. If a factory setup is
written over, the user can simply reload the default factory setups at anytime using
the utility software included with the CMX DL. The factory setups are general setups
Only. However, they may serve as an excellent starting point, requiring only minor
adjustments to work for custom applications. It is recommended that user
customized setups be saved to an empty location, and save the factory setups for the
purpose of a general starting point. The following procedures outline how to open
factory and custom setups:

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Opening a Setup

1) Press the MENU key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the MENU
key multiple times to tab right and the ESC key multiple times to tab left until
the SETUP menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items.
2) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items
until OPEN is highlighted.

3) Press the ENTER key to display the Setup List Box.

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4) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the setups until the
target setup is highlighted.

5) Press the ENTER key to activate the confirmation screen.

6) Press the OK key to load the setup from memory.
7) Press the MEAS key to return to the measure screen.

12.3 Saving a Setup

Once the CMX DL parameters and features have be adjusted for an application, the
user may elect to save these setting to a specific setup location for future use. This
can potentially save time and reduce error between users.
It is sometimes necessary to rename a previously saved setup, or add additional
comments about a particular setup. The setup name may have been entered
incorrectly, or the user needs to use the setup for a completely different project. An
inspectors name or other comments about the project may also be required for
additional documentation purposes. The following procedures outline the necessary
steps for saving and editing a setup:

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Saving a Setup

3) Press the ENTER key to display the Save Setup Parameters List Box.
4) Press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll the Name and Note
parameters.

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5) When the parameter to edit is highlighted, press the ENTER key to activate
the Alpha Edit Box.

6) Use the UP, DOWN, LEFT, and RIGHT arrow keys to scroll through the
characters, the ENTER key to select characters, and the CLR key to
backspace through the characters, until the Name or Note fields have been
edited.

7) Press the OK key to return to the Save Setup Parameters List Box.
8) If both parameters will be edited, repeat steps 4 7.

9) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll to and highlight SAVE SETUP.

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10) Press the ENTER key to activate the Setup List Box.

11) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the setups until the
target location to save the Setup is highlighted.

12) Press the OK key to activate the confirmation screen.

13) Press the OK key to save the Setup, or ESC to cancel saving the Setup.
14) Finally, press the MEAS key to return to the measurement screen.
Note: The Name and Comments of the Setup can be edited at any time by
simply repeating the Save Setup routine described above. Therefore, the
Save Setup function can also be considered an Edit Function.

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12.4 Deleting a Saved Setup

This option allows a user to delete setup files that were previously saved and no
longer needed. Its a simple feature to allow the user to do a bit of house cleaning.

Deleting a Setup

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3) Press the ENTER key to display the Setups List.

4) Press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll to the Setup Name.
5) When the Setup Name is highlighted, press the ENTER key to display the
confirmation screen.

6) Press the OK key to delete the Setup File.

7) Finally, press the MEAS key to return to the measurement screen.

12.5 Using the Default Setup

The default setup feature was added to the CMX DL to use, as a last resort, if there
are no setups stored in the gauge factory or otherwise. The only time this might
possibly occur is if the setup file in the CMX DL was somehow corrupted, and the user
does not have access to a computer to re-load the factory setups back into the
CMXDL. This gives the user the ability to load and modify a basic setup as follows:

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Using the Default Setup

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12.6 Selecting a Language

The CMX DL is equipped with a language option. Currently, the only languages
supported are English, Spanish, and German. The steps to select one of these
languages are outlined as follows:

Selecting a Language

3) Press the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to toggle the language options.
4) Once the desired language is displayed, press the MEAS key to return to
the measurement screen.

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CHAPTER THIRTEEN
USING THE UTILITY SOFTWARE
13.1 Computer System Requirements
DakView will run on many different operating systems: Windows 98 (1st or 2nd
edition), Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 5, Windows ME, Windows XP, Windows
2000 Professional, Windows 2000 Server, or Windows 2000 Advanced Server
operating systems running on Intel or AMD hardware.
A Pentium 166MHz or faster processor with at least 32 megabytes of physical RAM
is required. You should have 40 megabytes of free disk space before attempting to
install DakView.
DakView requires an available communications port in order to transfer data to and
from the CMX DL. DakView supports COM1, COM2, COM3, and COM4.
USB to Serial Converter
Some newer laptop computers do not have standard serial ports. In this case it is
possible to use a USB to Serial converter. If a serial to USB cable is needed,
Contact Dakota Ultrasonics (pt# N-402-0510).

13.2 Installing DakView

DakView comes on a CD-ROM with an automatic installer program. Place the CD in
your computers CD tray and close the door. Open the CD-ROM by double clicking
on the My Computer ICON, then double click on the CD. Finally, double click on the
SETUP icon to begin the installation.
Refer to the help section in DakView software for the complete operating manual,
setup, and operation.

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13.3 Using the XFER menu (CMXDL)

The XFER menu of the CMX DL will be used in conjunction with the DakView PC
software. The steps below outline the procedure for accessing the XFER menu and
basic operation as follows:

Accessing and Using the XFER Menu

1) Press the MENU key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the MENU
key multiple times to tab right, and the ESC key multiple times to tab left,
until the XFER menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items.
2) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items
until the desire option is highlighted.
3) Press the ENTER key to activate the option selected.
4) Once the Backup or Restore function has been completed, press the
MEAS key once to return to the menu items, or twice to return to the
measurement mode.

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APPENDIX A VELOCITY TABLE

Material

sound velocity
in/us

sound velocity
m/s

Aluminum
Beryllium
Brass
Bronze
Cadmium
Columbium
Copper
Glass (plate)
Glycerine
Gold
Inconel
Iron
Cast Iron
Lead
Magnesium
Mercury
Molybdenum
Monel
Nickel
Nylon
Platinum
Plexiglas
Polystyrene
PVC
Quartz glass
Rubber vulcanized
Silver
Steel (1020)
Steel (4340)
Steel Stainless"
Teflon

0.2510
0.5080
0.1730
0.1390
0.1090
0.1940
0.1830
0.2270
0.0760
0.1280
0.2290
0.2320
0.1800
0.0850
0.2300
0.0570
0.2460
0.2110
0.2220
0.1060
0.1560
0.1060
0.0920
0.0940
0.2260
0.0910
0.1420
0.2320
0.2330
0.2230
0.0540

6375
12903
4394
3531
2769
4928
4648
5766
1930
3251
5817
5893
4572
2159
5842
1448
6248
5359
5639
2692
3962
2692
2337
2388
5740
2311
3607
5893
5918
5664
1372

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Tin
Titanium
Tungsten
Uranium
Water
Zinc
Zirconium

0.1310
0.2400
0.2040
0.1330
0.0580
0.1660
0.1830

3327
6096
5182
3378
1473
4216
4648

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Num

Name

Enter Custom Name

3
4

Comment 1

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Velocity

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Warranty Statement
Dakota Ultrasonics warrants the CMX DL against defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of two years from receipt by the end user. Additionally,
Dakota Ultrasonics warrants transducers and accessories against such defects for a
period of 90 days from receipt by the end user. If Dakota Ultrasonics receives notice
of such defects during the warranty period, Dakota Ultrasonics will either, at its
option, repair or replace products that prove to be defective.
Should Dakota Ultrasonics be unable to repair or replace the product within a
reasonable amount of time, the customer's alternative exclusive remedy shall be
refund of the purchase price upon return of the product.
Exclusions
The above warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from: improper or
inadequate maintenance by the customer; unauthorized modification or misuse; or
operation outside the environmental specifications for the product.
Dakota Ultrasonics makes no other warranty, either express or implied, with
respect to this product. Dakota Ultrasonics specifically disclaims any implied
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Some states or
provinces do not allow limitations on the duration of an implied warranty, so the
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. However, any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness is limited to the five-year duration of this written warranty.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which may vary from state to state or province to province.
Obtaining Service During Warranty Period
If your hardware should fail during the warranty period, contact Dakota
Ultrasonics and arrange for servicing of the product. Retain proof of purchase in
order to obtain warranty service.
For products that require servicing, Dakota Ultrasonics may use one of the
following methods:
- Repair the product
- Replace the product with a re-manufactured unit
- Replace the product with a product of equal or greater performance
- Refund the purchase price.
After the Warranty Period
If your hardware should fail after the wa rranty period, contact Dakota Ultrasonics
for details of the services available, and to arrange for non-warranty service.

127

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

N/A = not applicable or not available

(To comply with 29 CFR 1910.1200)

SECTION 1 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

NFPA Hazardous Materials
Identification System (est)
Health0
Flammability.0
Reactivity..0

Product Name: SOUNDSAFE

Generic Name: Ultrasonic Couplant
Manufacturer: Sonotech, Inc.
774 Marine Dr., Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-9121

SECTION 2 HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

This material does not contain any ingredients having
known health hazards in concentrations greater than 1%.
This material does not contain any known or suspected
carcinogens.

SECTION 4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION

HAZARD DATA
Flash Point: none
Upper Exposure Limit: none
Lower Exposure Limit: none
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: N/A
Extinguishing media: N/A
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: none

SECTION 3 PHYSICAL DATA

(nominal)
Boiling Point: >220F
pH: 7.35 7.9
6
Freezing Point: <20F
Acoustic Imp.: 1.726x10
Vapor Pressure: N/A
Vapor Density: N/A
Evaporation Rate: N/A
Specific Gravity: >1.02
Solubility in Water: complete
Appearance and Odor: water white, opaque gel;
bland odor

SECTION 5 REACTIVITY DATA

Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: none
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): none known
Hazardous Polymerization: will not occur
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: none known

SECTION 6 HEALTH HAZARD AND FIRST AID DATA

Routes of Entry:
Skin: not likely
Ingestion: not normally
Eyes: not normally
Inhalation: no
Effects of Overexposure: Acute: May cause temporary
eye irritation
Chronic: none expected

First Aid Procedures:

Skin: Remove with water if desired.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes.
Ingestion: For large quantities, induce vomiting and
call a physician.
Inhalation: N/A

SECTION 7 STORAGE AND HANDLING

INFORMATION

SECTION 8 CONTROL MEASURES

Precautions to be taken in handling and storage: Store

between 20F and 120F. Spills are slippery and should
be cleaned up immediately.
Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled:
Pick up excess for disposal. Clean with water.
Waste disposal method: Dispose of in accordance with
federal, state, and local regulations.

Respiratory Protection: not required

Ventilation: not required
Protective Gloves: on individuals demonstrating
sensitivity to SOUNDSAFE
Eye Protection: as required by working conditions
Other Protective Equipment: not required

SOUNDSAFE contains only food grade and cosmetic grade ingredients.

SONOTECH, INC.
Toll Free: 1-800-458-4254

774 Marine Dr., Bellingham, WA 98225

Telephone: (360) 671-9121

Fax: (360) 671-9024

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