OPERATION MANUAL

MT600 Multi-Mode
Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge
1 Overview......................................................................... 3
1.1 Product Features ................................................. 3
1.2 Measuring Principle ............................................. 4
1.3 Specifications ....................................................... 4
1.4 Transducer Technical Parameters .................... 6
1.5 Configuration ........................................................ 7
1.6 Operating Conditions .......................................... 7
2 Structure Feature........................................................ 8
2.1 Main Screen ......................................................... 9
2.2 Keypad Definitions............................................. 10
3 Test Preparation ........................................................... 11
3.1 Transducer Selection .........................................11
3.2 Condition and Preparation of Surfaces .......... 14
4 Startup........................................................................... 15
4.1 Power Supply ..................................................... 15
4.2 Connecting the Probe ....................................... 15
4.3 Starting the Instrument ...................................... 16
4.4 Configuration of the Standby Settings ............ 17
5 Operations.................................................................... 18
5.1 Setting the Work Mode ..................................... 18
5.2 Probe Selection .................................................. 18
5.3 Perform Probe Zero........................................... 19
5.4 Sound Velocity Calibration ............................... 20
5.5 Making Measurements ..................................... 24
5.6 View Mode Setting............................................. 26
5.7 Nominal Thickness Setting............................... 27
5.8 Limit Setting ........................................................ 28
5.9 Changing Resolution ......................................... 29
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 5.10 Memory Management ..................................... 29
5.11 Key Sound Setting ........................................... 31
5.12 Warn Sound Setting ........................................ 32
5.13 LCD Brightness Setting .................................. 32
5.14 Display Standby Setting ................................. 32
5.15 Auto Poweroff Setting ..................................... 33
5.16 Changing Unit System .................................... 34
5.17 Date and Time setting ..................................... 34
5.18 Language Setting ............................................ 34
5.19 Product Information ......................................... 35
5.20 Reset System ................................................... 35
5.21 Print via Bluetooth ........................................... 36
5.22 USB Communication....................................... 38
6. Measuring Technologies ........................................... 39
6.1 Measuring Method ............................................. 39
6.2 Wall Measurement ............................................. 39
7 Servicing ....................................................................... 40
8 Transport and Storage ................................................ 40
Appendix A Sound Velocities ........................................ 41
Appendix B Applications Notes .................................... 42

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1 Overview
The model MT600 is a multi-mode ultrasonic thickness
gauge. Based on the same operating principles as SONAR,
the instrument is capable of measuring the thickness of
various materials with accuracy as high as 0.1/0.01
millimeters.
The multi-mode feature of the gauge allows the user to
toggle between pulse-echo mode (flaw and pit detection),
and echo-echo mode (eliminate paint or coating thickness).

1.1 Product Features

1) Multi-mode: Pulse-Echo mode (P-E mode) and
Echo-Echo mode (E-E mode). In Echo-Echo mode, it
can test the wall thickness eliminating paint or coating
thickness.
2) Wide measuring range ： Pulse-Echo mode: (0.65 ～
600)mm (in Steel). Echo-Echo mode: (3～60)mm
3) V-Path correction to compensate the nonlinearity of the
probe
4) Color TFT display (320×240 TFT LCD) with adjustable
backlight, allow the user to work at worksites with low
visibility.
5) Non-volatile memory can store 100 groups of test
thickness. One hundred records max for each group.
6) Two AA size alkaline batteries as the power source.
Continuous operating period of no less than 100 hours
(default brightness setting). Display Standby and Auto

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 Power Off functions to save power.
7) With internal Bluetooth module, it can print test report
wirelessly.
8) USB 2.0 communication port. Online transfer of the
measured data to PC via USB.

1.2 Measuring Principle

The ultrasonic thickness gauge determines the
thickness of a part or structure by accurately measuring the
time required for a short ultrasonic pulse generated by a
transducer to travel through the thickness of the material,
reflect from the back or inside surface, and be returned to
the transducer. The measured two-way transit time is
divided by two to account for the down-and-back travel path,
and then multiplied by the velocity of sound in the material.
The result is expressed in the well-known relationship:
vt
H
2
Where： H－Thickness of the test piece.
v－Sound Velocity in the material.
t－The measured round-trip transit time.

1.3 Specifications
 Multi-mode: Pulse-Echo mode and Echo-Echo mode.
 Capable of performing measurements on a wide range
of material, including metals, plastic, ceramics,
composites, epoxies, glass and other ultrasonic wave
well-conductive materials.

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 Special transducer models are available for special
application, including for coarse grain material and high
temperature applications.
 Probe-Zero function, Sound-Velocity-Calibration
function
 Two-Point Calibration function.
 Three working modes: normal mode, scan mode and
diff mode.
 Coupling status indicator showing the coupling status.
 Units: Metric and Imperial unit selectable.
 Battery information indicates the rest capacity of the
battery.
 Auto sleep and auto power off function to conserve
battery life.
 USB2.0 communication port
 Bluetooth support.
 Size: 150mm×76mm×38mm
 Weight: 295g

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 1.4 Transducer Technical Parameters
Table 1.1 Transducer Technical Parameters
Model Freq Φ Measuring Lower Description
MHz mm Range limit
N02 2.5 14 3.0mm～ 20mm for thick, highly
300.0mm（In attenuating, or
Steel） highly scattering
40mm (in Gray materials
Cast Iron
HT200)
N05 5 10 1mm～ Φ20mm× Normal
600.0mm 3.0mm Measurement
（In Steel）
N05 5 10 1mm～ Φ20mm× Normal
/90° 600.0mm 3.0mm Measurement
（In Steel）
N07 7 6 0.65mm～ Φ15mm× For thin pipe wall
200.0mm 2.0mm or small curvature
（In Steel） pipe wall
measurement
HT5 5 12 1～600mm 30mm For high
（In Steel） temperature
(lower than 300℃)
measurement.
P5EE 5 10 P-E: 2~600mm Φ20mm× Normal
E-E:3.0~60mm 3.0mm Measurement
and
trough-coating
thickness testing

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 1.5 Configuration
Table 1.2 Instrument Configurations
No Item Qty. Note
Standard 1 Main body 1
Config. 2 Probe P5EE(5MHz) 1
3 Couplant 1
4 Instrument Case 1
5 Operating manual 1
6 Alkaline battery 2 AA size
Optional 7 Probe N02 (2.5MHz)
Config. 8 Probe N05/90°(5MHz) See Table1.1
9 Probe N05 (5MHz)
10 Probe N07(7MHz)
11 Probe HT5(5MHz)
12 Data Pro Software 1
13 USB Cable 1
14 Portable Bluetooth 1 Including
thermal printer charger,
manual and
other parts.

1.6 Operating Conditions

Operating Temperature: 0℃～＋50℃;
Storage Temperature：-20℃～＋70℃
Relative Humidity ≤80％；
The surrounding environment should avoid of vibration,
strong magnetic field, corrosive medium and heavy dust.

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2 Structure Feature

1.The Main Body 2.Probe zero disc 3.Keypad

4.TFT display 5.USB interface 6.Pulser socket
7.Receive socket 8.Label 9.Serial number
10.Battery cover 11.Probe

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2.1 Main Screen

Mode: "E-E" indicating the instrument work in the

Echo-Echo mode; "P–E” indicating it work in the Pulse-Echo
mode;
Probe: Probe selection
Velocity: Sound velocity
Battery: Indicating the rest capacity of the battery.
Thickness: Last test result
Unit: mm or inch
Diff value: Differential result when working in diff mode.
Time: System time
Status: USB and Bluetooth communication status
Operation: Indicate the information about the ongoing
operation;
Record: Shows selected data group name and record
count.
Couple: Indicate the coupling status
Nominal thickness: the nominal thickness of the test piece
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2.2 Keypad Definitions
The instrument is designed to
give the user quick access to
all of the instrument’s
functions. Its easy-to-use
menu system allows any
function to be accessed with
several key presses.

Function keys to select

accordingly the function on the
screen. In the following
sections of this manual, they
are referred to as F1, F2 and
F3 from left to right.
Turn the instrument Probe-Zero
on/off , or Cancel operation
Save test result Confirm/Enter

Plus or scroll up Minus or scroll

down
The red LED on the keyboard is used to indicate the
Bluetooth communication status as described in the
following table:
Bluetooth role LED status Bluetooth status
Host mode Fast glittering (150 ms Searching and
on, 150 ms turn off) connecting
Fast glittering 5 times connecting
and then turn off after
2 seconds
Always on Connected
Slave mode Slow glittering (800 ms connecting
on, 800 ms turn off)
Always on Connected

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3 Test Preparation
3.1 Transducer Selection
The gauge is inherently capable of performing
measurements on a wide range of materials, from various
metals to glass and plastics. Different types of material,
however, will require the use of different transducers.
Choosing the correct transducer for a job is critical to being
able to easily perform accurate and reliable measurement.
The following paragraphs highlight the important properties
of transducers, which should be considered when selecting
a transducer for a specific job.
Generally speaking, the best transducer for a job is one
that sends sufficient ultrasonic energy into the material
being measured such that a strong, stable echo is received
by the gauge. Several factors affect the strength of
ultrasound as it travels. These are outlined below:
Initial Signal Strength. The stronger a signal is to begin
with, the stronger its return echo will be. Initial signal
strength is largely a factor of the size of the ultrasound
emitter in the transducer. A large emitting area will send
more energy into the material being measured than a small
emitting area. Thus, a so-called “1/2 inch” transducer will
emit a stronger signal than a “1/4 inch” transducer.
Absorption and Scattering. As ultrasound travels
through any material, it is partly absorbed. If the material
through which the sound travels has any grain structure, the
sound waves will experience scattering. Both of these

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effects reduce the strength of the waves, and thus, the
gauge’s ability to detect the returning echo. Higher
frequency ultrasound is absorbed and scattered more than
ultrasound of a lower frequency. While it may seem that
using a lower frequency transducer might be better in every
instance, low frequencies are less directional than high
frequencies. Thus, a higher frequency transducer would be
a better choice for detecting the exact location of small pits
or flaws in the material being measured.
Geometry of the transducer. The physical constraints of
the measuring environment sometimes determine a
transducer’s suitability for a given job. Some transducers
may simply be too large to be used in tightly confined areas.
Also, the surface area available for contacting with the
transducer may be limited, requiring the use of a transducer
with a small wearface. Measuring on a curved surface, such
as an engine cylinder wall, may require the use of a
transducer with a matching curved wearface.
Temperature of the material. When it is necessary to
measure on surfaces that are exceedingly hot, high
temperature transducers must be used. These transducers
are built using special materials and techniques that allow
them to withstand high temperatures without damage.
Additionally, care must be taken when performing a
“Probe-Zero” or “Calibration to Known Thickness” with a
high temperature transducer.
Selection of the proper transducer is often a matter of
tradeoffs between various characteristics. It may be

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necessary to experiment with a variety of transducers in
order to find one that works well for a given job.
The transducer is the “business end” of the instrument.
It transmits and receives ultrasonic sound waves that the
instrument uses to calculate the thickness of the material
being measured. The transducer connects to the instrument
via the attached cable, and two coaxial connectors. When
using transducers, the orientation of the dual coaxial
connectors is not critical: either plug may be fitted to either
socket in the instrument.
The transducer must be used correctly in order for the
instrument to produce accurate, reliable measurements.
Below is a short description of the transducer, followed by
instructions for its use.

Left figure is a bottom view of a typical transducer. The

two semicircles of the wearface are visible, as is the barrier
separating them. One of the semicircles is responsible for
conducting ultrasonic sound into the material being
measured, and the other semicircle is responsible for
conducting the echoed sound back into the transducer.
When the transducer is placed against the material being
measured, it is the area directly beneath the center of the
wearface that is being measured.
Right figure is a top view of a typical transducer. Press
against the top with the thumb or index finger to hold the
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transducer in place. Moderate pressure is sufficient, as it is
only necessary to keep the transducer stationary, and the
wearface seated flat against the surface of the material
being measured.
3.2 Condition and Preparation of Surfaces
In any ultrasonic measurement scenario, the shape and
roughness of the test surface are of paramount importance.
Rough, uneven surfaces may limit the penetration of
ultrasound through the material, and result in unstable, and
therefore unreliable, measurements. The surface being
measured should be clean, and free of any small particulate
matter, rust, or scale. The presence of such obstructions will
prevent the transducer from seating properly against the
surface. Often, a wire brush or scraper will be helpful in
cleaning surfaces. In more extreme cases, rotary sanders or
grinding wheels may be used, though care must be taken to
prevent surface gouging, which will inhibit proper transducer
coupling.
Extremely rough surfaces, such as the pebble-like
finish of some cast iron, will prove most difficult to
measure. These kinds of surfaces act on the sound
beam like frosted glass on light, the beam becomes
diffused and scattered in all directions.
In addition to posing obstacles to measurement, rough
surfaces contribute to excessive wear of the transducer,
particularly in situations where the transducer is “scrubbed”
along the surface. Transducers should be inspected on a
regular basis, for signs of uneven wear of the wearface. If

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the wearface is worn on one side more than another, the
sound beam penetrating the test material may no longer be
perpendicular to the material surface. In this case, it will be
difficult to exactly locate tiny irregularities in the material
being measured, as the focus of the sound beam no longer
lies directly beneath the transducer.

4 Start up
4.1 Power Supply
Two AA size alkaline batteries are needed as the power
supply.
The battery compartment is situated at the instrument
back. The cover is fastened with two screws. To insert the
batteries:
 Loosen the two screws of the battery cover.
 Lift the cover off upward.
 Insert the batteries into the battery compartment.
 Close the battery compartment and fasten the screws.
 Turn on the instrument to make sure the battery is
installed correctly and firmly.

4.2 Connecting the Probe

To prepare the instrument for operation, you have to
connect a probe to it. The instrument is available with the
Lemo socket connectors.
When connecting a probe to the instrument, it’s not only
important that the physical connection be properly made. It’s

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also important that the instrument is properly configured to
work with the installed probe.

4.3 Starting the Instrument

To start the instrument, press down until display
activates. While the device is booting a splash screen, the
serial number of the unit, the installed software version, the
date and time of the system appear on the display.
The start display of the
instrument appears as right
figure.
Press F1 key to change to
a different language.
Press F3 key to skip the
booting check process and
enter the measure mode
immediately.
The instrument carries out
a self-check and then
switches over to the measure
mode automatically if there is
no key operation.
The instrument is now
ready for the first
measurement.
The instrument will automatically reload last settings. It
has a special memory that retains all of its settings even
when the power is off.
To shut off the instrument, keep pressing down key
until shutting down message appears.
The gauge also has auto power off function to save
battery capacity. If there is no operation during a specified
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period of time (setting as the Auto Poweroff delay), the
gauge will be powered off automatically.
Note: The instrument will shut off automatically if the
battery capacity level is too low.

4.4 Configuration of the Standby Settings

To save battery power, the device supports the following
power states:
Run state – The main unit is running at full frequency
Standby state – After 5 seconds (default setting) the
brightness of the LCD display is tuned to a low level and the
CPU is running at reduced frequency. This has no effects on
the data or the memories. Pressing any key or performing a
measurement sets the unit back to run state and the
brightness is tuned back.
Power off state – After 2 minutes (default setting) the
instrument changes from standby state to power off state.
The main unit and the display is switched off and consumes
almost no energy. Pressing any key will stop the unit
entering power off state while it prompts out “Idle Timeout!”
and return back to run state.
The change from run state to standby state is controlled by
Display standby delay setting. The time delay can be
configured by the user in the Display Standby Delay dialog
box. The main unit can be reset to run state by any user
activity while in standby state.

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5 Operations
5.1 Setting the Work Mode
Often times users and inspectors in the field are faced
with coated materials such as pipes and tanks. Typically
inspectors will need to remove the paint or coating prior to
measuring, or allow for some fixed amount of error
introduced by the paint or coating thickness and velocity.
The error can be eliminated with this gauge by using a
special Echo-Echo mode to perform measurements for
applications such as this. The gauge gives you this feature
in a simple way eliminating the need to remove the paint or
coating.

To switch between P-E mode

and E-E mode, press in
the Test Settings dialog.

5.2 Probe Selection

Be sure to set the right probe model to the instrument.
Otherwise, there will be erroneous.
In the Probe Model dialog,
Use the key and the
key to scroll to the probe
model currently being used.
Finally press or F3 to
confirm the selection. Or press
to cancel and exit.

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5.3 Perform Probe Zero
Note: Probe Zero operation applies only to Pulse-Echo
mode. Do not perform Probe Zero in Echo-Echo mode.
The key is used to “zero” the instrument in much the
same way that a mechanical micrometer is zeroed. If the
gauge is not zeroed correctly, all the measurements that the
gauge makes may be in error by some fixed value. When
the instrument is “zeroed”, this fixed error value is measured
and automatically corrected for all subsequent
measurements. The instrument may be “zeroed” by
performing the following procedure.:
1) Plug the transducer into the instrument. Make sure that
the connectors are fully engaged. Check that the
wearface of the transducer is clean and free of any
debris.
2) Press the key to
activate the probe zero
mode, as right figure.
3) Apply a single droplet
of ultrasonic couplant
to the face of the metal
probe-disc.

4) Press the transducer against the probe disc, making

sure that the transducer sits flat against the surface.
5) When the progress bar shows complete, remove the
transducer from the probe disc. If necessary, repeat this
procedure for times.
6) At this point, the instrument has successfully calculated
its internal error factor, and will compensate for this
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 value in any subsequent measurements. When
performing a “probe zero”, the instrument will always
use the sound velocity value of the built-in probe-disc,
even if some other velocity value has been entered for
making actual measurements. Though the instrument
will remember the last “probe zero” performed, it is
generally a good idea to perform a “probe zero”
whenever the gauge is turned on, as well as any time a
different transducer is used. This will ensure that the
instrument is always correctly zeroed.
Press while in probe zero mode will stop the probe
zero operation and return to the measurement mode.

5.4 Sound Velocity Calibration

In order for the gauge to make accurate measurements,
it must be set to the correct sound velocity for the material
being measured. Different types of material have different
inherent sound velocities. 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 procedure optimizing linearity
over large ranges. The Two-point calibration allows for
greater accuracy over small ranges by calculating the probe
zero and velocity.
Note: One and Two point calibrations must be
performed on material with the paint or coating removed.
Failure to remove the paint or coating prior to calibration will

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result in a multi material velocity calculation that may be
different from the actual material velocity intended to be
measured.

5.4.1 Calibration to a known velocity

Note: This procedure requires that the operator knows
the sound velocity of the material to be measured. A table of
common materials and their sound velocities can be found
in Appendix A of this manual.
In the Set Velocity dialog,
press F1/F2 and / keys
to adjust the velocity value
up or down, until it matches
the sound velocity of the
material to be measured.
You can also press the
key to select among the
preset commonly using
velocities.

5.4.2 Calibration to a known thickness

Note: This procedure requires a sample piece of the
specific material to be measured, the exact thickness of
which is known, e.g. from having been measured by some
other means.
1) Perform a Probe-Zero on the standard 4.00 mm disc.
2) Apply couplant to the sample piece.
3) Press the transducer against the sample piece, making
sure that the transducer sits flat against the surface of
the sample. The display should show some thickness

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 value, and the coupling status indicator should appear
steadily.
4) Having achieved a stable reading, remove the
transducer. If the displayed thickness changes from the
value shown while the transducer was coupled, repeat
step 3.
5) Press the / key to
enter the “Input Nominal
Thickness” dialog. See
right figure.
6) Press F1/F2 and /
to input the thickness
value, until it matches
the thickness of the
sample piece.
7) Press /F3 to confirm the input. The gauge exits from
the input dialog and return to the measurement mode. It
is now displaying the sound velocity value it has
calculated based on the thickness value that was input.
The gauge is now ready to perform measurements.

5.4.3 Two Point Calibration

Note: This procedure requires that the operator has two
known thickness points on the test piece that are
representative of the range to be measured.
1) Perform a Probe-Zero on the standard disc.
2) Apply couplant to the sample piece.
3) Press the transducer against the sample piece, at the
first/second calibration point, making sure that the
transducer sits flat against the surface of the sample.
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 The display should show some (probably incorrect)
thickness value, and the coupling status indicator
should appear steadily.
4) Having achieved a stable reading, remove the
transducer. If the displayed thickness changes from the
value shown while the transducer was coupled, repeat
step 3.
5) Press the / key to enter the “Input Nominal
Thickness” dialog. See right figure.
6) Press F1/F2 and /
to input the thickness
value, until it matches
the thickness of the
sample piece. Then
press to calibrate the
second point, see the
following figure.

Figure: Testing the

second point during Two
Point Calibration.

7) Repeat Step 2 to Step 6 on the second calibration point.

8) Finally press the /F3 to complete Two Point
Calibration procedure. The gauge is now ready to
perform measurements within this range.

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5.5 Making Measurements
When the tool is displaying thickness measurements, the
display will hold the last value measured, until a new
measurement is made.
In order for the transducer to do its job, there must be no
air gaps between the wear-face and the surface of the
material being measured. This is accomplished with the use
of a “coupling” fluid, commonly called “couplant”. This fluid
serves to “couple”, or transfer, the ultrasonic sound waves
from the transducer, into the material, and back again.
Before attempting to make a measurement, a small amount
of couplant should be applied to the surface of the material
being measured. Typically, a single droplet of couplant is
sufficient.
After applying couplant, press the transducer (wearface
down) firmly against the area to be measured. The coupling
status indicator should appear, and a digit number should
appear in the display. If the instrument has been properly
“zeroed” and set to the correct sound velocity, the number in
the display will indicate the actual thickness of the material
directly beneath the transducer.
If the coupling status indicator does not appear, not
stable, or the numbers on the display seem erratic, firstly
check to make sure that there is an adequate film of
couplant beneath the transducer, and that the transducer is
seated flat against the material. If the condition persists, it
may be necessary to select a different transducer (size or

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frequency) for the material being measured.
While the transducer is in contact with the material that is
being measured, the instrument will perform four
measurements every second, updating its display as it does
so. When the transducer is removed from the surface, the
display will hold the last measurement made.

Note：Occasionally, a small film of couplant will be drawn

out between the transducer and the surface as the

transducer is removed. When this happens, the gauge may
perform a measurement through this couplant film, resulting
in a measurement that is larger or smaller than it should be.
This phenomenon is obvious when one thickness value is
observed while the transducer is in place, and another value
is observed after the transducer is removed. In addition,
measurements through very thick paint or coatings may
result in the paint or coating being measured rather than the
actual material intended. The responsibility for proper use of
the instrument, and recognition of these types of
phenomenon, rests solely with the user of the instrument.

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5.6 View Mode Setting

Three view modes can be

selected to show the
measured value: Normal
Mode, Scan Mode and Diff
Mode.

Normal Mode. As shown in

right figure, it shows the
last test thickness value.

Scan Mode. Besides the

last test thickness value, it
also shows the minimum
thickness value and the
maximum thickness during
the test.
Press will reset the
minimum and maximum
value.

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Diff Mode. Shows both the
last test thickness value
and the differential
thickness value (between
the absolute thickness
value and the nominal
thickness value)
While the gauge excels at making single point
measurements, it is sometimes desirable to examine a
larger region, searching for the thinnest point. The gauge
includes a feature, called Scan Mode, which allows it to do
just that.
In normal mode, the gauge performs and displays ten
measurements every second, which is quite adequate for
single measurements. In Scan Mode, however, the gauge
performs over ten measurements every second, and
displays the readings while scanning. While the transducer
is in contact with the material being measured, the gauge is
keeping track of the minimum and maximum measurement
it finds. The transducer may be “scrubbed” across a surface,
and any brief interruptions in the signal will be ignored.

5.7 Nominal Thickness Setting

In Differential measurement mode, it needs to set the
nominal thickness value of the test piece. The setting
method is as below:

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 Press F1/F2 key to
move the highlight cursor;
Press arrow keys to
increase/decrease the
values.
Press or F3 key to
confirm the setting.
Press key to cancel the
change and exit.

5.8 Limit Setting

For the gauge, test

results beyond the limits
will be displayed with red
color to alarm the user. To
change the limit setting,

Press F1/F2 key to

move the highlight cursor;
Press arrow keys to
increase/decrease the
values.
Press or F3 key to
confirm the setting.
Press key to cancel the
change and exit

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5.9 Changing Resolution

The gauge has

selectable display
resolution, which is 0.1mm
and 0.01mm.

When the resolution is set to 0.01mm, the tested piece

surface should be smooth to get accurate test result. When
measuring rough surface or coarse grained materials, it is
suggested to use low resolution.

5.10 Memory Management

5.10.1 Store a Record
By simply pressing the key after a new
measurement reading appears, the measured thickness
value will be saved to current selected data group. It is
added as the last record of the group.

5.10.2 View the Saved Record

This function provides the user with the ability to view the
records in a desired data group previously saved in memory.
Following is the steps:

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 Activate the Memory
Manager dialog as right
figure.
Press to move the
cursor; Press or F3 key
to open the View Record
Data dialog, see next
figure.

Press to move the

cursor to the desired
record.
Press F3 to delete the
focused record.
Press F2 to clear all the
records of this group.
Press /F1 to exit.

5.10.3 Select As Current Data Group

There are 100 data groups (F00 ~ F99) inside the
gauge that can be used to store the measurement values.
At most 100 records (thickness values) can be stored to
each group. You can change the destination data group to
store the measured values as following.
Activate the Memory
Manager dialog. Press
to focus on the desired
data group. Press F2 to
prompt out the commands
list. Then select the
command “Set” and press
to confirm.
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 After finished the above steps, the new selected data
group will be set as current data group to store the new
coming testing results.

5.10.4 Clear Selected Group

The user may require the contents of an entire data
group be completely cleared of all measurements. This
would allow the user to start a new list of measurements
starting at storage location No.00. The procedure is outlined
in the following steps.
Activate the Memory
Manager dialog.
Press to focus on
the desired data group.
Press F2 to prompt out
the commands list. Then
select the command
“Clear” and press to
confirm.
If the “Clear All” command is selected and confirmed,
all the data groups of the gauge will be cleared.
Note: Once cleared, the data is not able to be
recovered!

5.11 Key Sound Setting

Key sound can be configured to on or off. When the key
sound is set to on, the buzzer inside the main unit would
make a short audible alarm while press the key each time.

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5.12 Warn Sound Setting
Warning sound can be configured to on or off. If the
warning sound is set to on, the buzzer inside the main unit
would make a long audible alarm when a new measured
value appears. When the main unit gives out some
operation warnings it will also give a alarm sound if the
setting is on.

5.13 LCD Brightness Setting

The different brightness of the LCD will affect battery
standby time and continuously working time. .
The setting can be
changed by scrolling with
F1 (increase) and F2
(decrease) keys, or by
pressing arrow keys.
Press or F3 key to
confirm the setting.
Press key to cancel
the change and close the
dialog box.
The instrument consumes less current in lower brightness
and consequently increases the operating time.
Note: For saving power, lower down the LCD brightness
in good light environment.
5.14 Display Standby Setting
Standby state lower down the LCD brightness and puts
the CPU in a power conserving mode. The change from run
state to standby state is controlled by the setting of the
Display standby delay.

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 See right figure of Display
Standby Delay dialog box
for the items of the settings.
Press arrow keys or F2 key
to select the desired item.
Selecting “Disable” item will
forbid the main unit
switching into standby
state.
The main unit goes into standby state after a period of
time as selected. Carry out a test or press any key to
reactivate the main unit from standby state.
5.15 Auto Poweroff Setting
The change from standby state to power off state is
controlled by the setting of automatic shutdown delay.
The time delay can be
configured by the user in the
auto shutdown delay dialog
box.
Press arrow keys or F2
key to select the desired
item.
Selecting “Disable” item
will forbid the main unit
switching automatically into
power off state.
Note: If the voltage of the battery is too low, the LCD
screen will show “Battery Exhausted!”, then power off
automatically.

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5.16 Changing Unit System
The instrument supports
both metric and imperial unit
systems.
In the System
Configuration dialog, press
on the Unit System item
to switch back and forth
between imperial and metric
unit system.

5.17 Date and Time setting

For a correct documentation you should always make
sure that you are using the correct date and time setting.
Open the system time dialog to set date and time of the
instrument system.
The format for date: Year-Month-Date
The format for time: Hour–Minute- Second
Use F1 and F2 keys to
move the cursor. Use arrow
keys to increase/decrease the
values;
Press /F3 key to confirm
the setting. Press key to
cancel the setting change and
close the dialog box.
Once set, the internal clock of the instrument will
maintain the current date and time.

5.18 Language Setting

Language of the application software can be selected.

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 Use the arrow keys and
F2 key to select the operating
language.
Press or F3 key to
confirm the selection.
Press key to cancel
the language change and
close the dialog box.
Note: User can also change the operating language on
the booting screen during startup.

5.19 Product Information

Information concerning
the instrument model, the
software version and the
serial number of the main unit
is displayed.
Press , , F1 or F3
key to close the dialog box.

5.20 Reset System

In case the instrument can no longer be operated, or you
need to make a basic initialization (factory setting), you can
reset the instrument to original.
The instrument can be reset by the System Reset
function. All the stored data inside the main unit and user
calibration will be cleared during system reset. And the
instrument settings will be reset to default.
To reset the instrument:

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 Activate the System
Reset function. Then
you will see right dialog.
 Press or F3 key to
confirm the reset
operation. Or press F1
key to cancel the reset
operation.
NOTE: The effects of resetting the instrument may not be
reversed.No key action should be performed during
resetting process.
5.21 Print via Bluetooth
The instrument has Bluetooth function module. It can be
connected to a portable Bluetooth thermal mini-printer for
wireless printing. Operating steps to set up the bluetooth
connection are as follows:
1) Start up the Bluetooth mini-printer.

2) Set the Bluetooth role of

the instrument to Master
mode.

3) The instrument will ask

the operator if need to
re-search nearby
Bluetooth printer shown
as right figure.
Select “YES” for the first
time to print. Otherwise,
select “NO”.

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 The gauge then try to set up a connection with the
mini-printer via Bluetooth. Wait for several seconds. When
the Bluetooth status light on the front panel of the main unit
is always on, the Bluetooth connection between the
instrument and the mini-printer is established successfully.
Note: When the instrument is turned off and once
again turned on, the Bluetooth function module will be
automatically shut off to save power.

Print stored data group

via Bluetooth.
In the memory
manager dialog box, select
“print” will print the
selected data group.
Select “Print All” will print
all data groups stored
inside the instrument.

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 You can also print out
the test result directly after
each test.
On the main screen,
after each test, simple
press F1 to print out that
test result.

5.22 USB Communication

The instrument is equipped with a USB port on upper left
of the instrument.
The PC can be connected with the instrument via the
USB cable.
 Lift the rubber flaps to uncover the connection port.
 Insert the mini-USB end of the USB cable into the USB
socket on the upside of main body.
 Insert the other end into the USB port of the computer.
After installing the DataPro software and the USB driver,
you can download the stored test data from the tester.
The DataPro software helps manage and format stored
data for high-speed transfer to the PC. Data can be printed
or easily copied and pasted into word processing files and
spreadsheets for further reporting needs. New features
include live screen capture mode and database tracking.
Detailed information of the communication software and its
usage refer to the software manual.

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6. Measuring Technologies
6.1 Measuring Method
Single point measuring method: Put the probe to any
point in the workpiece, the instrument will show the probe
located place thickness.
Two point measuring method: Using the probe to
measure two times in the same point of the tested piece, in
two measuring, the probe parting plane keep 90º, the
smaller value should be the thickness of this point.
Multi-point measurement method: Taking times
testing in an approximately 30 mm diameter circular
around, the minimum value is the thickness value of the
tested piece.
Continuous measurement method: using single point
measurement to take continuous measurement along the
specified path with less 5mm interval, the minimum value is
the thickness value of the tested piece.
6.2 Wall Measurement
During measuring, the probe parting plane can be
along with the tube axis or vertical tube axis. If meeting
larger tube diameter, you should measure at the vertical
axis. And when the tube diameter is smaller, you should
measure in both directions and the minimum value is
thickness value.

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7 Servicing
When the gauge appears some other abnormal phenomena,
please do not dismantle or adjust any fixedly assembled
parts. Fill in and present the warranty card to us. The
warranty service can be carried on.

8 Transport and Storage

1) Keep it away from vibration, strong magnetic field,
corrosive medium, dumpiness and dust. Storage in
ordinary temperature.
2) With original packing, transport is allowed on the third
grade highway.

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Appendix A Sound Velocities
Material Sound Velocity
in/µs m/s
Aluminum 0.250 6340-6400
Steel, common 0.233 5920
Steel, stainless 0.226 5740
Brass 0.173 4399
Copper 0.186 4720
Iron 0.233 5930
Cast Iron 0.173-0.229 4400－5820
Lead 0.094 2400
Nylon 0.105 2680
Silver 0.142 3607
Gold 0.128 3251
Zinc 0.164 4170
Titanium 0.236 5990
Tin 0.117 2960
Epoxy resin 0.100 2540
Ice 0.157 3988
Nickel 0.222 5639
Plexiglass 0.106 2692
Polystyrene 0.092 2337
Porcelain 0.230 5842
PVC 0.094 2388
Quartz glass 0.222 5639
Rubber, vulcanized 0.091 2311
Teflon 0.056 1422
Water 0.058 1473

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Appendix B Applications Notes
Measuring pipe and tube
When measuring a piece of pipe to determine the thickness
of the pipe wall, orientation of the transducers is important. If
the diameter of the pipe is larger than approximately 4
inches, measurements should be made with the transducer
oriented so that the gap in the wearface is perpendicular (at
right angle) to the long axis of the pipe. For smaller pipe
diameters, two measurements should be performed, one
with the wearface gap perpendicular, another with the gap
parallel to the long axis of the pipe. The smaller of the two
displayed values should then be taken as the thickness at
that point.

Measuring hot surfaces

The velocity of sound through a substance is dependant
upon its temperature. As materials heat up, the velocity of
sound through them decreases. In most applications with
surface temperatures less than about 100℃, no special
procedures must be observed. At temperatures above this
point, the change in sound velocity of the material being
measured starts to have a noticeable effect upon ultrasonic

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measurement. At such elevated temperatures, it is
recommended that the user perform a calibration procedure
on a sample piece of known thickness, which is at or near
the temperature of the material to be measured. This will
allow the gauge to correctly calculate the velocity of sound
through the hot material.
When performing measurements on hot surfaces, it may
also be necessary to use a specially constructed
high-temperature transducer. These transducers are built
using materials which can withstand high temperatures.
Even so, it is recommended that the probe be left in contact
with the surface for as short a time as needed to acquire a
stable measurement. While the transducer is in contact with
a hot surface, it will begin to heat up, and through thermal
expansion and other effects, may begin to adversely affect
the accuracy of measurements.

Measuring laminated materials

Laminated materials are unique in that their density (and
therefore sound-velocity) may vary considerably from one
piece to another. Some laminated materials may even
exhibit noticeable changes in sound-velocity across a single
surface. The only way to reliably measure such materials is
by performing a calibration procedure on a sample piece of
known thickness. Ideally, this sample material should be a
part of the same piece being measured, or at least from the
same lamination batch. By calibrating to each test piece
individually, the effects of variation of sound-velocity will be

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minimized.
An additional important consideration when measuring
laminates, is that any included air gaps or pockets will cause
an early reflection of the ultrasound beam. This effect will be
noticed as a sudden decrease in thickness in an otherwise
regular surface. While this may impede accurate
measurement of total material thickness, it does provide the
user with positive indication of air gaps in the laminate.

Measuring through paint & coatings

Measuring through paints and coatings are also unique, in
that the velocity of the paint/ coating will be significantly
different form the actual material being measured. A perfect
example of this would be a mild steel pipe with
approximately 0.6mm of coating on the surface. Where the
velocity of the pipe is 5920m/s, and the velocity of the paint
is 2300m/s. If the user is calibrated for mild steel pipe and
measures through both materials, the actual coating
thickness will appear to be 2.5 times thicker than it actually
is, as a result of the differences in velocity. This error can be
eliminated by using a special echo-echo mode to perform
measurements for applications such as these. In echo-echo
mode, the paint/ coating thickness will be eliminated entirely
and the steel will be the only material measured.

Suitability of materials
Ultrasonic thickness measurements rely on passing a sound
wave through the material being measured. Not all materials

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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.

Couplants
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. The sound used
in ultrasonic thickness measurement does not travel through
air efficiently.
A wide variety of couplant materials may be used in
ultrasonic gauging. Propylene glycol is suitable for most
applications. In difficult applications where maximum
transfer of sound energy is required, glycerin is
recommended. However, on some metals glycerin can
promote corrosion by means of water absorption and thus
may be undesirable. Other suitable couplants for
measurements at normal temperatures may include water,
various oils and greases, gels, and silicone fluids.
Measurements at elevated temperatures will require
specially formulated high temperature couplants.
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 while in standard pulse-echo mode. This
may result in a thickness reading that is TWICE what it

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should be. The Responsibility for proper use of the
instrument and recognition of these types of phenomenon
rests solely with the user of the instrument.

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