Model 38DL PLUS

Operation Training
Index
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Power Up 38DLP Echo-to-Echo Feature ID Review
Do-ZERO-Standard Dual Transducers Grid View
Do-ZERO for THRU-COAT Transducers Auto Echo-to-Echo, Dual Element Transduc Creating Notes
ers
Selecting Units and Resolution Note Copy
Main Screen 38DLP Sending, Printing and Deleting dat
Manual Echo-to-Echo, Dual Element Transd
38DLP Standard Calibration ucers a
38DLP THRU-COAT Calibration Sending a File or Multiple Files
Temperature Compensation Feature Sending/Printing a Range of a File
Directly Enter Velocity, THRU-COAT Mode 38DLP Min/Average Setup Deleting Files
THRU-COAT Measurement Screen 38DLP B-Scan Mode File Copy
38DLP Single Element Transducer Calibr Additional Gage Features File Edit Rename (Non Grid Files)
ation File Edit Rename (Grid and Boiler Files)
38DLP Datalogger
Single Element Transducer Selection Selectable Text Editing Modes File Reports
Single Element Cal Vel/Cal Zero 38DLP Setup Menu
Datalogger Memory
Calibration Lock Setup Menu
File Open
38DLP Instrument Lock with Programma File Create Measurement Setup
ble Password
Incremental File Communication Setup
38DLP EMAT Transducer
Sequential File Display Setup
38DLP Waveform Controls
Sequential File with Custom Points 38DLP SP Menu
A-Scan Range Adjust
2D Grid File (Standard) 38DLP Single Element Transducer Setup
Delay Adjust
2D Grid File (EPRI Format) 38DLP Custom Dual Element Transducer
Setups
Echo Detection w/Dual Element Transducer 2D Grid File with Custom Points
38DLP Velocity and Time of Flight Measu
s 3D Grid File rements
Freeze Mode Boiler File 38DLP Software Options
Zoom ID# Entry/Edit
Display Brightness Adjust Saving Thickness/Waveforms
Manual Gain Adjust Dual Element Insert/Append ID# Into a File
Extended Blank for Dual Element
Power Up
The On/Off key is used to turn the
ON
OFF 38DL PLUS on and off.

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Model 38DL PLUS
Dual Element Do-ZERO

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Do-ZERO for Standard Dual Transducers

Uncouple the transducer and make “Do-ZERO” allows the gage to recognize
sure the tip is free of any couplant the transducer for optimal setup. It will also
layer. measures the time of flight through the
transducer to compensate for transducer
Press wear and changes in temperature.
Do-ZERO

CAL
2nd F then ZERO

Note: The [2nd F], [Zero] can be

pressed any time the transducer is
uncoupled to update the Zero
offset.

Rx Tx
Delay Delay
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Do-ZERO for THRU-COAT Transducers
Uncouple the transducer and make
sure the tip is free of any couplant “Do-ZERO” allows the gage to recognize
the transducer for optimal setup. It will also
layer.
measures the time of flight through the
transducer to compensate for transducer
Do-ZERO
wear and changes in temperature.
Press: 2nd F then
CAL
ZERO

Use [], [] to turn THRU-COAT On or Off, Press [Enter]

Press [Enter] on “OK” to complete the Do-ZERO

Note: The [Zero] can be pressed at any time the transducer is Rx Tx

uncoupled to update the Zero offset or to turn THRU-COAT On Delay Delay
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Selecting Measurement Units and Resolution
SP MENU

Press: SETUP Allows the user to set Measurement Units

MENU
and Resolution

Use [],[] to highlight the

Measurement setup then press
[ENTER]
Use [],[] to select “units” or “resolution”
and [],[] to change the setting, then
press [Meas]
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Main Screen

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Model 38DL PLUS
Calibration Standard Dual Transducers

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 Standard Dual Element Cal Velocity
Couple transducer to the thick
sample press: Allows the user to calibrate for the
speed of sound of the material to be
VEL
tested. Usually done on a sample
CAL
VEL
representing the maximum of the
measurement range.

Once reading is steady press:

ENTER

Uncouple the transducer and

enter the known thickness

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Standard Dual Element Cal Zero
Couple transducer to the A subtracted time measurement is
used to compensate for the transit
Do-ZERO
time through the delay line in the
CAL transducer and the couplant layer.
ZERO Cal Zero is usually done on a sample
thin sample press: representing the minimum of your
Once reading is steady press: measurement range.

ENTER

Uncouple transducer and enter

the known thickness. Then press
the [MEAS] key to complete the
calibration.

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Model 38DL PLUS
THRU-COAT Calibration

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THRU-COAT Cal Velocity
Couple transducer to the thick
sample press: Allows the user to calibrate for the
speed of sound of the material to be
VEL
tested. Usually done on a sample
CAL
VEL
representing the maximum of the
measurement range.

Once the reading is steady press:

ENTER

Uncouple the transducer and

enter the known thickness

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THRU-COAT Cal Zero
Couple transducer to the A subtracted time measurement used
to compensate for the transit time
Do-ZERO
through the delay line in the
CAL transducer and the couplant layer.
ZERO Cal Zero is usually done on a sample
thin sample press: representing the minimum of your
Once reading is steady press: measurement range.

ENTER

Uncouple transducer and enter

the known thickness. Press the
[Meas] key to complete the
calibration or press the [CAL VEL]
key to calibrate for the velocity of
the coating.
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 Coating Calibration
Couple transducer to a sample Allows the user to calibrate for the
with known coating thickness speed of sound of the of the coating
press: material. It is not necessary to calibrate
VEL for the coating if the coating value is not
CAL being displayed or if the accuracy of the
VEL
coating thickness is of less importance.

Once reading is steady press:

ENTER

Uncouple the transducer and

enter the known coating thickness
Press [MEAS] to complete the calibration

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Directly enter the velocity in THRU-COAT Mode
Press VEL
Allows the user to directly enter the velocity
of the material to be tested. When using
CAL
2nd F then THRU-COAT the velocity of the coating can
VEL
also be entered.

The current velocity will be

displayed. Use the arrow keys
to enter the know velocity. Then
press [MEAS]

Press
VEL

CAL
2nd F then VEL
again

The current coating velocity will be

displayed. Use the arrow keys
to enter the know velocity. Then
press [MEAS]
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THRU-COAT Measurement Screen

Coating
Thickness

Metal Thickness

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Model 38DL PLUS
Calibration of Single Element
Transducers

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Single Element Transducer/Setup Selection
The 38DL PLUS has 21 preset default The user can select one of the
single element transducer setups default transducer setups or any
stored in its permanent memory and of the user defined custom setups.
up to 35 user defined custom setups
can be entered .
To select a default transducer setup
REF VALUE
press
XDCR
RECALL

Then use the [[],[] keys to select from

the available lists and press [ENTER]

Then use the [],[] keys to select a

transducer setup and press the [MEAS]
key to recall the setup and return to the Back to
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 Single Element Cal Velocity
Couple transducer to the thick sample Allows the user to calibrate for the
and press: speed of sound of the material to be
VEL
tested. Usually done on a sample
CAL representing the maximum of the
VEL measurement range.

Once reading is steady press:

ENTER

Uncouple the transducer and enter the

known thickness use in the [, , ]
keys

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Single Element Cal Zero
Couple transducer to the A subtracted time measurement used
to compensate for the transit time
through the delay line in the
Do-ZERO
transducer and the couplant layer.
CAL
ZERO Cal Zero is usually done on a sample
thin sample press: representing the minimum of your
Once reading is steady measurement range.
press:
ENTER

Uncouple the transducer and enter the

known thickness use in the [, , ]
keys

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Model 38DL PLUS
Instrument Lock with Programmable
Password

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Instrument Lock with Programmable Password
The instrument lock on the 38DL PLUS
allows the user to lock advanced features
and functions so that they are not
accidently altered or changed.

A password can be set so that the locked

functions can not be unlocked without
knowing the password

The following functions can be locked

•Calibration
•Access to Setup Menu and SP Menu
•Transducer Recall
Note: If the user forgets the password •Datalogger (except for the save key)
please contact Olympus for the master •The ability to adjust the gain
password. •Waveform adjustment parameters

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Instrument Lock, setting a Password
SP MENU
Setting a password is an optional feature
Press SETUP and the 38DL PLUS can be locked with out
MENU
a password.

Then use the [[],[] keys to select

Password Set and press [ENTER]
Use the editing functions to enter a password
and press [Enter] use the [, ]keys to select
set and press [ENTER].
Note: If the user forgets the password
please contact Olympus for the master
password.
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Instrument Lock with without Password
SP MENU If a password has been set then the password
Press SETUP must be entered in the Instrument Lock screen
MENU before any of the functions can be used. If a
password has not been set then the password
area will be grayed out.

Then use the [],[] keys to select

Instrument Lock and press [ENTER]

Use the editing functions to enter a password

and press [Enter] use [],[] keys to select the
a function to lock and [, ] lock and unlock it.
Highlight set and press [ENTER] to activate the
lock
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Example of a locked function

Wave Adjust On: Key locked!

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Model 38DL PLUS
Using the EMAT Transducer

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EMAT Transducer
An EMAT (Electro Magnetic Acoustic Transducer)
uses the Magnetostrictive principle to generate
shear wave sound energy in ferrous metals that
are externally coated with high temperature oxide
scale.

The EMAT transducer does not require the use of

E110-SB

ultrasonic couplant. If the scale is not fully bonded

to the surface of the steel, the shear wave sound
energy will not be transmitted into the metal.

PIPE
SCALE
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EMAT Transducer
•EMAT transducers are designed to be a quick way of
determining the approximate wall thickness without
removing the external oxide scale.

•The E110-SB EMAT transducers generate shear sound

waves in the steel material.

•The EMAT transducers create a non-focused signal and

is designed to give a good estimate of the remaining wall
thickness (+/-0.010 in or +/-0.25 mm)

•EMAT transducers are relatively insensitive to small

internal pits.

•The minimum capability is approximately 0.080 in.

(2.0mm)

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Connecting the E110-SB EMAT Transducer
The 1/2XA/E110 filter adapter must be
plugged in to the transducer connectors
LCB-74-4 located at the top of the 38DL PLUS. The
E110-SB can then be connected to the
38DL PLUS 1/2XA/E110 adapter box using a standard
E110-SB
Lemo to BNC cable. (LCB-74-4)

The 38DL PLUS will automatically recall

the default setup for the E110-SB (EMAT)
transducer when the Adapter and E110-SB
is plugged in. The gage is now ready to
take thickness measurements of steel that
is coated with external scale using the
default setup.

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EMAT Transducer Calibration
For best accuracy it is recommended that
the 38DL PLUS be calibrated using
samples with external scale and known wall
thickness. Perform the same Cal Vel and
Cal Zero procedure that is outlined for any
single element transducer.

E110-SB
Oxide Scale

Known
Steel thickness

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Using Gain with the EMAT Transducer
When using the EMAT transducer it will often be necessary to adjust the gain level in order to
make proper echo detection. This is due to the variation in signal amplitude caused by changes
in the external oxide thickness and surface conditions.

Press then Use the [],[] keys to adjust the Gain Value
GAIN

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Waveform Controls

• A-Scan Range Adjust • Zoom Mode

• Delay Adjust • Display Brightness Adjust
• Echo Detection for Dual Trans • Manual Gain Adjust for Dual T
ducers ransducers
• Freeze Mode • Extended Blank for Dual Tran
sducers

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A-Scan Range Adjust
DELAY
Allows the operator to cycle through the
Press fixed ranges of the waveform display.
RANGE
The range should be set so that the
echo from your thickest material will be
Successive presses of the [RANGE] on screen.
key toggles through the different
ranges.

Note: Adjusting the range will not affect calibration. There are
fixed display ranges for each transducer type depending on
transducer frequency.
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Delay Adjust
The delay function is used to adjust the
 Press
DELAY beginning (left side) of the waveform.
2nd F then RANGE The user can delay a portion of the
signal off screen so they can view the
important part of the waveform in
Then use the [],[] To adjust
greater detail.
the waveform delay

Delay

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Echo Detection with Dual Element Transducers
Echoes must be greater in
amplitude than 20% of screen
20% height in order to be detected.

Echo not detected

Note: The detection threshold is not

the measurement point.
Measurements are made using
20% Algorithms and DSP and are
independent of amplitude.

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Freeze Mode
Press: FREEZE
Freeze allows the user to freeze both
the waveform and thickness display,
once the [FREEZE] key is pressed.
The display can be reset by pressing
the [FREEZE] key again or by pressing
Press [FREEZE] again to the [SAVE] or [MEAS] keys.
return to a live measurement
display.

Note: The Freeze function is useful for high temperature applications. This
function can be used to limit the transducer contact time and prevent
overheating the transducer. Freeze is also used in conjunction with
Min/Max mode to prevent capturing false couplant readings.

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Zoom, Single and Dual Element, Mode 1
E-TO-E
Zoom centers the measured echo on
Press ZOOM
the waveform display. The Zoom will
automatically track the measured echo
and assure that it remains in the center
60% of the screen.
Press [ZOOM] again to return
to the previously set range.

Un-Zoomed Waveform Zoomed Waveform

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Zoom, Single Element, Mode 2
E-TO-E Zoom will adjust the range and delay so
Press ZOOM
the interface echo is placed at 10%
screen width. The user can adjust the
range and the gage will maintain the
Press [ZOOM] again to return position of the interface echo.
to the previously set range

Un-Zoomed Waveform Zoomed Waveform

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Zoom, Single Element, Mode 3
E-TO-E Zoom will adjust the range and delay so
Press ZOOM the interface echo is placed at 10%
screen width. The user can adjust the
Press [ZOOM] again to return range and the gage will maintain the
to the previously set range position of the interface echo.

Un-Zoomed Waveform Zoomed Waveform

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 Display Brightness Adjust
Press DISPLAY
Allows the user to adjust the contrast of
the display for optimum viewing in any
lighting condition.
Use [],[] [],[] to highlight
Display Brightness

Then use [],[] To select between

0, 25, 50, 75 and 100%

Note: Higher display brightness settings will decrease battery life battery:
4Hz and 0% brightness is 16 hours
4Hz and 100% 12.5 hours
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Manual Gain Adjust Dual Element Transducers
Press Allows the operator to adjust the receiver
Gain in 1 dB increments. Once an echo is
GAIN
above the 20% detection point, adjusting
gain will not effect the calibrated accuracy.

Then use [],[] adjust

Pressing the [GAIN] key

twice prior to adjusting the
gain will recall the last set
gain value.

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Extended Blank for Dual Element Transducers
Allows the operator to extend a
Press blank from the sound entry point to
WAVE
Then use [],[] the max of the displayed range.
ADJ

To select EXT BLANK

Extended
Blank

Then use [],[] to adjust

Note: When the extended blank is set, the gage will measure to the first
valid echo after the end of the blank.
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Extended Blank

Extended
NOISE Blank PROPER
DETECTED DETECTION

Gage reading noise signal above Extended Blank set correctly.

detection point. Gage making proper back wall
detection.

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Model 38DL PLUS
Echo-to-Echo Mode

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Echo-to-Echo with Dual Element Transducers
E-TO-E

Press 2nd F then ZOOM The Echo-to-Echo function allows the

38DLPlus to make thickness readings
Use the [],[] keys to between multiple backwall echoes. This
select the measurement function can be used to measure the true
metal thickness on most painted and
mode and press [ENTER]
coated materials.

Note: To ensure that the gage will make

accurate readings in both Echo-to-Echo
and Standard Mode it is necessary to
perform a Cal Vel and Cal Zero in the
mode you plan to work in and a Cal Zero
in the alternate measure mode.

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Auto Echo-to-Echo, Dual Element Transducers

The 38DLPlus will automatically make

thickness measurements between the highest
amplitude backwall signal and the second
highest amplitude backwall signal. The normal
20% echo detection rules do not apply to
Automatic Echo-to-Echo measurement mode.

Echo-to-Echo
marker

AEtoE: Auto Echo-to-Echo Note: The standard detection marker is

MEtoE: Manual Echo-to-Echo replaced with a bracket drawn between
the two measured echoes.

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Manual Echo-to-Echo, Dual Element Transducers

The user controls signal detection by

adjusting the receiver gain and two blanking
E1 Blank gates. The gage will automatically detect the
Extended highest amplitude echo and the next signal.
Blank

Press the [WAVE AD\J] key then use the

[],[] keys to select between Gain,
Extended Blank and E1 Blank Use [],[]
to adjust the parameter

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Echo-to-Echo Measurement Tips
E1 Blank E1 Blank
Backwall 1
Shear wave
Echo
Backwall 2

Improper detection using Proper detection using

Manual Echo-to-Echo Blank adjustment

Note: Shear wave echoes can cause Echo-to-Echo measurement problems with the D790 in the
thickness range of .600”-1.00”. We recommend using the D797 for the thicker Echo-to-Echo measurements
or D7906 in Echo-to-Echo or in THRU-COAT mode. The delay material of the D7906 reduces shear wave
echo propagation

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D7906 in THRU-COAT or Echo-to-Echo Mode

D7906 in Thru-Coat mode D7906 in Echo-to-Echo mode

on a 1.00 test block on a 1.00 test block

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Echo-to-Echo, No Multiples

No reading with Echo-to-Echo on a Thru-Coat on a heavily corroded sample

heavily corroded sample

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Model 38DL PLUS
Temperature Compensation Feature
Temperature Compensation Feature
The sound velocity in steel changes approximately 1% per 1000F (550C) change in
temperature as recommended by ASME Standard E 797-95.

Compensated Thickness = Time of Flight *V0(1+k(T1-T0))

2
V0= Velocity at Calibration
T0= Temperature at Calibration
T1= Temperature at Measurement
k= Temperature coefficient

k is typically -0.0001 for (0F) and -0.00018 for(0C)

Note: k can be determined for a given material by plotting velocity vs.

temperature and using a straight line interpolation

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Temperature Compensation Setup
Press SP MENU Temperature compensation allows the 38DL
SETUP PLUS to compensated for the change in sound
MENU velocity due to temperature. The sound velocity
of carbon steel changes about 1% per 100 0 F
Use the [],[] to highlight (55 0 C)
“Temp Compensation” then
press [ENTER]

Use the [],[] or [ENTER] to select a

parameter and [, ] to change a the
parameter to editing the temp or coefficient
the [,, , ] to edit and [ENTER] to
accept edit.
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Temperature Compensation Setup

Enable: (OFF or On)

Turns Temperature Compensation ON or OFF

Degree Units: User selects temperature units (Fahrenheit or Celsius)

Calibration Temp: Temperature of the calibration standard.

Temp COEF: Enter Temperature Coefficient

-0.00001 for Fahrenheit (Represents 1% per 100 0 F)
-0.00018 for Celsius (Represents 1% per 55 0 C)

Note: Users can enter custom temperature coefficient if desired

Current Temp: User enters or inputs (Auto) current temperature at

measurement point

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Temperature Compensation Mode
When Temperature
Compensation is activated and
in the measure mode
REF VALUE
Press XDCR
2nd F Then RECALL

Enter the temperature at the measurement point

and press [MEAS]

Note: Current temperature will remain as set until

changed by user.
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Temperature Compensation Mode

Current Temp
Temperature Entered by user
compensated
thickness
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Model 38DL PLUS
Min/Average Setup

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Min/Average Setup
Allows user to save the Minimum or Average of
Press SP MENU 2, 3 or 4 thickness readings
SETUP
MENU

Use the [],[] to highlight

“AVG/MIN” then press [ENTER]

Use the [],[] to select a

parameter and [],[ ]to change
Use the [],[] to highlight
the setting
“AVG/MIN” then press
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Min/Average Setup
Enable: (OFF or On)
Turns Min/Average Mode on or off

Mode: AVG: Calculates the average of the specified # of successive

thickness measurements.

MIN: Calculates the minimum of the specified # of successive

thickness measurements.

# of Readings : User selects the number of thickness readings in the Min or

average mode. (The user can select 2, 3 or 4 )

“A” indicates Average Mode “M” indicates Minimum Mode

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Min/Average Operation
Press [SAVE] to capture the current reading
and move to the next location

[SAVE]

Pressing [SAVE] when

the Min or Average box is
highlighted will save the Min
or Average value to the datalogger

Note: Pressing the [MEAS] key will clear all Min/Avg boxes.
Using the [ or ] keys allows the user to move to any of the
Min/Avg boxes and the value can be replaced by pressing the
save key.
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Model 38DL PLUS
B-Scan Mode

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38DL PLUS B-Scan
• Non-encoded B-Scan
• Draws thickness profile of wall thickness
• Shows live A-Scan while updating B-Scan
• Marks minimum or maximum thickness while scanning
• Select scan directions
• Marks areas of LOS (loss of signal)
• Allows user to review all thickness values on stored B-
Scan
• Can store up to 10,000 reading per B-Scan

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Live B-Scan Display Overview

A-Scan

B-Scan

B-Scan
Range

Current
Min/Max
Marker
Transducer
Direction
Min or Max Live Thickness
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B-Scan Setup
SP MENU

Press SETUP Used to activate B-Scan and set B-

MENU
Scan parameters.

Use the [],[] to highlight “B-

Scan” then press [ENTER]

Use the [],[] to select a parameter

and [],[ ] to change the setting

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B-Scan Setup
Use the [],[] to highlight the
parameter and [],[] to change the
parameter.
Press [MEAS] to return to the
measure mode with B-Scan active.

Option: (None, B-Scan or DB GRID)

Setting Option to None turns B-Scan and DB Grid off

B-Scan Size: Full or Half, Half shows A-Scan and B-Scan

B-Scan Direction: (Right to Left or Left to Right)

Determines the direction that the data will be updated or drawn on the screen.

B-Scan LOS Opt: (Stop or Continue)

Determines how the B-Scan will operate when an LOS occurs.

B-Scan Freeze Opt: (Min, Max or Current)

Determines which waveform and reading is displayed when the [FREEZE] key is
pressed during a scan.
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B-Scan Setup

B-Scan Freeze Review: (On or Off)

Allows user to review the B-Scan thickness value when the [FREEZE] key is pressed

B-Scan Max Thk Opt: (A-Scan or Specified Thk)

Determines the vertical scale of the B-Scan

B-Scan Max Thickness: (When “Specified Thk” is selected above)

Allows user to input a fixed value for the B-Scan range

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B-Scan “LOS” Opt set to “STOP”

LOS

B-Scan will stop updating when an LOS occurs. The B-

Scan will start updating again when the next valid thickness
reading is detected.

Note: If a valid thickness occurs after an LOS, a LOS

marker indicating the position of the LOS will be inserted
into the B-Scan.
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B-Scan “LOS” Opt set to “CONTINUE”

LOS Regions

B-San will continue to update even if a LOS occurs

Note: An LOS thickness is indicated as a blank thickness

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B-Scan Freeze Review
While collecting B-Scan data:
FREEZE
Press

Review
Marker

A vertical line (Review Marker) will

appear to indicate the location of the
displayed thickness. Min
Marker
This will be either the Minimum,
Maximum, or current thickness
depending on the freeze option selected. The unit will display both the thickness
and the waveform of the held minimum or
maximum.

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B-Scan Freeze Review

Pressing
[],[]

Review
Marker

Moves the Review Marker to either

the left or the right of the scan.

During review, the gage will always

display the thickness at the Review
Marker location.

Thickness at
Review Marker

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Saving Thickness Readings in Freeze Mode
While B-Scan is Frozen (Freeze Review On)
WAVEFORM
Press SAVE
SEND

Review
Marker

To save a thickness reading at the

position of the Review Marker. The
user can save the Min or Max
thickness value by pressing the
[SAVE] key when the Min or Max is
displayed.

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Saving B-Scan Screen or Entire B-Scan
Saving the Min or Max A-Scan Along with the Held B-Scan

While B-Scan is Frozen, and the Min or

Max is displayed:

WAVEFORM
SAVE
Press SEND
2nd F then

Use [],[] to select NO to save

only the current B-Scan screen or
Yes to save the entire B-Scan up to
10,000 thickness and Press
[ENTER]
Min Marker
location

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Additional Gage Features

• Differential
• Reduction Rate Alarms
• Measurement Update Rate
• Min/Max Mode
• Alarm Mode

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Differential Mode
Displays the measured thickness deviation
SP MENU
Press from the differential set point.
SETUP
MENU

Use the [],[] to highlight “DIFF” then

press [ENTER]

Use [],[] to turn Diff Mode On or Off then press [ENTER].

Use [],[] to select Displayed Diff type then press [ENTER].
Enter Diff value and press [MEAS] to return to the Differential measure mode.

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Differential Mode Normal
Normal Differential Displays both the actual live thickness and the
absolute deviation from the differential reference value

Diff Reference Value of 0.300 in.

Actual Thickness Actual Thickness

Normal Differential Normal Differential
Display Display

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Differential Mode % Ratio
% Ratio Differential Displays both the actual live thickness and the
% deviation from the differential reference value

Diff Reference Value of 0.300 in.

Actual Thickness Actual Thickness

% Differential % Differential
Display Display

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Differential Mode Reduction Rate
Reduction Rate Differential is a special %Differential mode used in application of metal forming
or bending. It displays the former reference value, the actual live thickness and the % deviation
from the former value reference value. The user can select to display the actual thickness or
the % reduction in large fonts

Former Reference Value of 0.300 in.

Thickness in large font Reduction Rate in large font

Former/Reference Former/ Actual

Actual % Differential
Reference % Differential Thickness
Thickness Display
Display
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Reduction Rate Alarms
If Reduction Rate is active the user can set
While Reduction rate is active the alarms values. These are set in the
Press SP MENU alarm setup menu. The user can define a
SETUP Yellow and Red Alarm set points
MENU

Use the [],[] to highlight “Alarm”

then press [ENTER]

Use [],[] to turn Alarm Mode On or Off then press [ENTER].

Use [,, , ] to edit the Yellow Alarm then press [ENTER].
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Reduction Rate Alarms

Reduction rates of 0-19.9% is a Green

alarm condition

Reduction rates of 20-36.9% is a Yellow

alarm condition

Reduction rates of 30-Greater is a Red

alarm condition

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 Measurement Update Rate
SP MENU Allows the user to select the display
Press SETUP measurement update rate. The user can
MENU select between (4, 8, 16, 20Hz or Max
Use the [],[] to highlight “Meas” then (approx 30 Hz).
press [ENTER]

Use the [],[] to highlight

“Measurement Rate”, press [ENTER] Measurement
then use the [],[] to change Update Rate
Measurement rate and press [ENTER]

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 Min/Max Mode These two functions will allow the gage to scan
Press
SP MENU
and hold the Minimum, Maximum or Both Min
SETUP and Max thickness and waveform. Any time
MENU
the Min/Max modes are engaged, the gage will
Use the [],[] to highlight “Meas” then automatically go into Max Measurement update
press [ENTER] rate.

Use the [],[] to highlight “MIN/MAX

Measure Rate” then use the [],[] to
change between (OFF, MIN, MAX or Both)
then press [MEAS]
Note: The [FREEZE] key can be used in conjunction with the Min/Max
to eliminate the possibility of capturing false couplant readings.
Pressing [MEAS] will reset the Min/Max.
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Min/Max Mode

Held Minimum Held Maximum Active Thickness

Active Thickness

Held Min/ Active Thickness

Maximum
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 Alarm Mode Standard Low and High Alarm Mode
SP MENU
Press SETUP
Allows the operator to set High and Low
MENU alarm set points. The gage will give both
audible and visual alarm indicators.
Use the [],[] to highlight “Alarm” then
press [ENTER]

Use the [],[] to turn enable OFF or On and press [ENTER]

Use the [],[] to select alarm mode (Standard or Previous) and press [ENTER]
Use [,,,] edit the Low alarm value and press [ENTER]
Use [,,,] edit the High alarm value use press [MEAS]

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Alarm Mode Standard Low and High Alarm Mode

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 Alarm Mode Absolute Previous Thickness Alarm Mode
SP MENU
Press SETUP
Allows the user to compare current live
MENU thickness values to previously stored
thickness values at each ID# location, for
Use the [],[] to highlight “Alarm” then
the purpose of detecting large wall losses
press [ENTER] or growths.

Use the [],[] to turn enable OFF or On and press [ENTER]

Use the [],[] to select alarm mode (Standard or Previous) and press [ENTER]
Use the [],[] to select Previous Thickness mode (Absolute or %) and press [ENTER]
Use [,,,] to edit the absolute Loss alarm value and press [ENTER]
Use [,,,] to edit the absolute Growth alarm value then press [MEAS]

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Alarm Mode
Previous Thickness – Absolute Differential

Previous
thickness

Current thickness is more than .050” Current thickness is more than .010”

thinner than the previous reading. thicker than the previous reading.

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Alarm Mode
Previous Thickness – Percent Differential
SP MENU Allows the user to compare current live
Press SETUP thickness values to previously stored thickness
MENU values at each ID# location, for the purpose of
detecting large wall losses or growths. The
Use the [],[] to highlight “Alarm” then
user can set a % Loss or % Growth from the
press [ENTER]
previously stored thickness.

Use the [],[] to turn enable OFF or On and press [ENTER]

Use the [],[] to select alarm mode (Standard or Previous) and press [ENTER]
Use the [],[] to select Previous Thickness mode (Absolute or % DIFF) and press [ENTER]
Use [,,,] to edit the % Loss alarm value and press [ENTER]
Use [,,,] to edit the % Growth alarm value then press [MEAS]
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Alarm Mode
Previous Thickness – Percent Differential

Previous
thickness

Current thickness is more than 20% Current thickness is more than 5%

thinner than the previous reading. thicker than the previous reading.

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B-Scan Alarm Mode
B-Scan must be active to set Allows the user to set High and Low
the B-Scan Alarm alarms for the B-Scan option. High
and low alarm lines will be shown on
SP MENU the B-Scan.
Press SETUP
MENU

Use the [],[] to highlight “Alarm” then

press [ENTER]

Use the [],[] to turn enable OFF or On and press [ENTER]

Use the [],[] to select alarm mode (B-Scan) and press [ENTER]
Use [,,,] to edit the Low alarm value and press [ENTER]
Use [,,,] to edit the High alarm value then press [MEAS] Back to
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B-Scan Alarm Mode

Low/High
Alarm Lines
Alarm Flag

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38DL PLUS Datalogger

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 SelectableText Editing Modes
SP MENU The 38DL PLUS has two text editing
Press SETUP modes: the new Virtual Keypad and the
MENU traditional text editing that was available on
our older generation thickness gages.
Use the [],[] to highlight “System”
and press [ENTER]

Use the [],[] to highlight Text Edit Mode

and [,] to select between Virtual and
Traditional then press [MEAS]

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Virtual Keypad Text Editing
When Virtual Keypad text editing mode is
selected the 38DL PLUS will display a
virtual keypad. This allows the user to
interface with the entire of text in one field.

Use the [,,,] to high light a character

and press [Enter] to add it to the text line.
Highlight “DONE’ or press [2nd F], [] to end the
text editing and move to the next line.

Note: When an outer character is highlighted pressing the arrow to move outside the Virtual
keypad will cause the character on the opposite side of the Virtual keypad to highlight. This
keypad wrap around allows the user to quickly navigate through the character selection.
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Traditional Text Editing
When Traditional test editing mode is selected
the user uses the [,] key to select the
character (letters, Numbers and punctuation)
and [,] to move the curser. Pressing
[ENTER] to complete the editing.

Note:
[] key starts ABCD….#-…983210
[] Key starts 0123…#-… ZYX
[] moves the curser to the right
[] moves the curser to the left
[ENTER] complete the editing.

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 Datalogger Memory
CLR MEM

Press FILE Displays Datalogger Information:

• Current number of files
Use the [],[] to highlight “Memory “ • Remaining ID space
then press [ENTER] • Remaining waveform space

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 File Open Allows the user to open a previously
CLR MEM
created or downloaded file.
Press FILE

Then [],[] to select “Open” then

press [ENTER]

Use [,] to select sort by Name or Date then Note: The corresponding file header
press [ENTER] will be shown as you change your
Use [],[] to select the File then press file selection.
[ENTER]
Use [,] to select Open or Cancel and
[ENTER]

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File Create
Allows the user to create files. The
CLR MEM
38DLPlus has nine standard file formats.
Press FILE
Then [],[] to select “CREATE” then
press [ENTER]

Use the editing functions to enter:

File name (Required)
Description (Optional)
Inspector ID (Optional)
Location (Optional)
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 File Data Mode
The 38DL PLUS has 10 File Data modes. The user needs to select the
correct data mode for the type of data that will be stored in the file using
the [,]

•Thickness: Store standard single element, Dual element and Echo-to-Echo measurements
•THRU-COAT: Stores THRU-COAT measurements both the coating and metal thickness
•Temp COMP: Stores Temperature compensated Thickness and Temperature setting
•Oxide Layer: For optional Oxide software stores Tube and Internal oxide thickness
•Velocity: Stores velocity values when using velocity mode
•Time of Flight: Stores Time of Flight values when using Time of Flight mode
•Reduction Rate: Stores Actual thickness and Reduction % when using Reduction Rate Mode
•Soft Contact For optional Multilayer software, stores Sagittal Height, Radius and Thickness of lens
•%Total Thickness: For optional Multilayer software, stores thickness and % of total thickness readings
•Min/Max: Stores both Min and Max thickness as a single ID#

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Incremental File
Incremental files will start at the
entered point and increment from
the right when the save key is
pressed.

Example:
001
002
003
.
.
.
Enter the starting ID# using the editing controls then press 999
[ENTER]. Use [],[] to choose [Create] then press
[ENTER]

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Incremental File

Example 1 Example 2

ID# 001 (Press SAVE) ID# ABC-A98 (Press SAVE)

Next ID# 002 (Press SAVE) Next ID# ABC-A99 (Press SAVE)
Next ID# 003 (Press SAVE) Next ID# ABC-B01 (Press SAVE)
Thru Thru
Last ID# 999 Last ID# ABC-Z99

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 Sequential File
A sequential file starts at ID# 1 and
increment until ID# 2. ID’s will
increment in alphanumeric order from
Select Sequential File type, thickness mode and the right.
file protections and press [ENTER]. Use [],[]
to choose [CONTINUE] then press [ENTER].

Example:
ELBOW-12-A
ELBOW-12-B
ELBOW-12-C
ELBOW-12-D
.
.
.
ELBOW-12-H

Enter all parameters using the editing controls then

press [ENTER]. Use [],[] to choose [Create] then
press [ENTER]
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 Sequential File with Custom Points
A sequential with custom point file starts at
ID#1 and increments to ID#2 with a
Select Sequential + Custom PT File type, repeated custom point list attached to
thickness mode and file protections and press
each ID# point.
[ENTER]. Use [],[] to choose [CONTINUE]
then press [ENTER].

Example:
001- LEFT

Enter each parameter use the editing controls then

press [ENTER]. Use [2nd F], [] or press [ENTER] on a
blank custom point to exit custom point. Choose 001-
[Create] then Press [ENTER]. RIGHT 002-
LEFT
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 2D Grid File (Standard )
Allows the user to build two-dimension grid
files by defining the starting column and row
Select 2D GRID File type, thickness mode and file as well as ending column and row. The user
protections and press [ENTER]. Use [],[] to can also chose the direction that the file will
choose [CONTINUE] then press [ENTER]. increment.

Example:
A01
B01
C01
D01
A02
B02
Enter all parameters using the editing controls then
.
press and select Standard for ID format and press
.
[ENTER]. Use [],[] to choose [Create] then press
M10
[ENTER].

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2D Grid File (EPRI Format)
Allows the user to build two-dimension grid
files by defining the starting column and row
as well as ending column and row. The user
Select 2D GRID File type, thickness mode and file can also choose the direction that the file
protections and press [ENTER]. Use [],[] to will increment. EPRI files use double letter
choose [CONTINUE] then press [ENTER]. columns, for columns past Z.

Example:
A01
B01
C01
.
Z10
AA01
Enter all parameters using the editing controls then AA02
press and select EPRI for ID format and press .
[ENTER]. Use [],[] to choose [CONTINUE] then FF10
press [ENTER] and enter header information then
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2D Grid File (Standard)
EXAMPLE:
Increment by: Increment by:
First ID# TANK-A01 Row Column

Last ID# TANK-E05 TANK-A01 TANK-A01

TANK-A02 TANK-B01
TANK-A03 TANK-C01
A B C D E TANK-A04 TANK-D01
01X TANK-A05 TANK-E01
TANK-B01 TANK-A02
02 TANK-B02 TANK-B02
. .
03 . .
. .
TANK-E05 TANK-E05
04

05

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 2D Grid File with Custom Points
Allows to user to build three-dimension grid
files by defining starting/ending column and
row. A custom list of included points may
Select 2D +Custom PT File type, thickness mode also be entered. The user can also choose
and file protections and press [ENTER]. Use [], the order in which the parameters increment.
[] to choose [CONTINUE] then press [ENTER].

Example:
A01- TOP
A01- BOTTOM
A02- TOP
A02- BOTTOM
.
.
.
Enter each parameter using the editing controls then G05- BOTTOM
press [Enter]. Use [2nd F], [] or press [ENTER] on a
blank line to exit custom point. Choose [Create] and
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 3D Grid File
Allows the user to build three-dimension
grid files by defining the starting and ending
Column, Row, and Point. The user can also
Select 3D Grid File type, thickness mode and file choose the order in which the parameters
protections and press [ENTER]. Use [],[] to increment.
choose [CONTINUE] then press [ENTER].

Example:
A01A
A01B
A01C
A01D
A02A
.
.
.
Z15D
Enter all parameters using the editing controls then
press [ENTER]. Use [],[] to choose [Create]
then press [ENTER].
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 3D Custom File
Allows the user to build three-dimension
grid files by defining starting and ending
column, a custom set of rows, and a custom
set of points. The user can also choose the
Select 3D Custom File type, thickness mode and order in which the parameters increment .
file protections and press [ENTER]. Use [],[]
to choose [CONTINUE] then press [ENTER].

Example:
01-Ring1-TOP
01-Ring1-BOTTOM
01-Ring2-TOP
01-Ring2-BOTTOM
01-Ring3-TOP
01-Ring3-
BOTTOM .
.
.
Enter all parameters using the editing controls then 10-Ring3-BOTTOM
press [ENTER]. Use [],[] to choose [Create]
then press [ENTER].
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 Boiler File
Allows to user to build three-dimension
boiler files by defining the starting and
Select Boiler File type, thickness mode and file ending tube as well as custom points and
protections and press [ENTER]. Use [],[] to elevations. The user can also choose the
choose [CONTINUE] then press [ENTER]. order in which the parameters increment.

Enter each parameter using the editing controls then press [ENTER]. When in
Custom Point or Elevation use [2nd F], [] or press [ENTER] on a blank line to
exit the parameter. Choose [Create] and the [ENTER]

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Boiler File
EXAMPLE:

Fist ID# 0FT-01A Increment by:

Point, Tube, Elevation
Last ID# 40FT-03C
02 03 0ft-01-L
01
0ft-01-C
40 ft L R L R L R 0ft-01-R
C C C 0ft-02-L
R L R 0ft-02-C
30 ft L R L
0ft-02-R
C C C .
.
.
40ft-03C
20 ft L R L R L R

C C C

L R L R L R
0 ft
x C C C
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ID# Entry/Edit
Press
ID# ‘s can be 16 characters with letters,
NOTE
numbers, alphanumeric and ( , / * . # -
ID# Twice space)

The gage will enter the ID Edit mode Use

the editing function to edit the ID# using
arrow keys. Press the [ENTER] key while
done is highlighted to jump to the edited
ID# and return to ID# review or the
[MEAS] key to return to the measurement
mode at the edited ID# location

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Saving Thickness Readings/Waveforms

Press WAVEFORM
Saves the thickness reading or thickness
SAVE
SEND readings and waveforms at the current ID#
location.

While getting a steady reading or while

a held frozen reading is displayed.

Note: The [SAVE/SEND] key can be

Press WAVEFORM
programmed as a SAVE or SEND function.
SAVE
The SAVE/SEND key can be set to
SEND automatically save both thickness readings
2nd F then and waveforms when the SAVE/SEND key is
pressed. Configure the SAVE/SEND key in
System Set Up Menu.
To save both Thickness Readings and Waveforms

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Insert/Append ID# into a File
Press The user can insert a new ID# and reading
Note:
into an existing file or append a new ID#
and reading which will be add at the end of
ID# Twice the entire file.

Use the standard editing controls to

enter the new ID location. Then press
the [ID#] key or [MEAS] key.

Appended ID#’s will be add to the end of the

entire file.
Inserted ID#’s will be inserted before the last
active ID# prior to leaving the measure mode .

Use [],[] to select and press [ENTER]

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ID Review
Press
Allows the user to slew through the
Note:
entire file and review stored data.
ID# Then use [],[]

Using the up and down keys will

move through ID# in the open file.

Note: The user can jump [2ndF] [] to jump to the first ID# in a file
or or [2ndF],[] to jump to the last ID# in a file.

Note: The user can jump to a specific ID# location in the file by
using the ID# edit function.

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Grid View
Grid view allows the user to view grid
SP MENU
Press: file in a grid format and assigned us to
SETUP
MENU three color ranges. The user can select
to Shows half waveform/Grid file Full Grid,
Then use [],[] to highlight No A-Scan and also select to Reverse rows
DB Grid and press [ENTER] or columns, Transposed grid View grid in
linear form and set Data Flag

use [],[] to highlight a parameter

and [],[] to change the parameter
Use the arrows key to edit color ranges and
Press [ENTER] to end the range entry. Press Back to
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Grid View Inserted Points
If an ID# has been inserted into a Grid file then
can not be displayed in normal grid View. If there
are inserted reading in at a grid location the cell
will be displayed with a gray background
indicating that there are inserted points at the grid
location. Pressing [Zoom] on a grid point with
inserted readings will cause the grid to expand
into a linear format showing the inserted points.
-.--- Pressing zoom again will return back to the
0.395 -.---
-.--- -.--- standard Grid view.
-.--- -.---

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Inserted points

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Creating Notes (Comments)
NOTE
Press The user can define up to 26 comments
2nd F then ID# that are assigned letters A-Z. Each
comment can be up to 16 characters
Use [],[] to to select comment letter, then long. Comment lists can be built from
press [],[] to edit or add comment. Follow the keypad or downloaded from the
standard editing rules to enter comments. interface program.

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Adding Comments to the Current ID# Location
NOTE
Up to four comments can be saved
Press 2nd F then ID# with each ID#. A thickness reading
can be saved along with the
comments or the comments can be
saved without a thickness reading.

Use [],[] to highlight the comment letter you want to use, then press [ENTER] to
select/un-select the comment. Press [MEAS] after comments are selected and choose
and the next time the [SAVE] key is pressed the comments will be saved with the
current ID#.
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Adding Comments to a Range of ID# Locations
NOTE
Up to four comments can be saved
Press 2nd F then ID# with each ID#. A thickness reading
can be saved along with the
comments or the comments can be
saved without a thickness reading.

Use [],[] to highlight the comment letter you want to use, then press [ENTER] to
select/un-select the comment. Press [2ndF], [] after comments are selected and edit
the start ID# location and then edit the ending DD# location. Use the [],[] to
highlight [SAVE] and press [ENTER]. The comments selected will be save to the
range of ID#’s.
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 Note Copy Allows the user to copy a comment
CLR MEM code list from one file to another
Press selected file.
FILE

Use [] to select “Note-Copy” and

press [ENTER].

Use [],[] to select sort option and press [ENTER] Note: If a Note table is copied to a file
then use [],[] to select the source file then press with Note’s already stored, the new
[ENTER]. Use [],[] to select sort option and press copied Note: table will overwrite the
[ENTER] Use [],[] to select the destination file then notes previously stored.
press [ENTER] and press [ENTER] while “Copy” is
highlighted.

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38DL PLUS
Sending, Printing and
Deleting Data

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 Sending a File or Multiple Files (RS-232 only)
Allows the user to send a single
CLR MEM
Press file, multiple files or all files to a
FILE computer or printer via RS-232.
This is function is not used with
GageView.

Use [],[] to select “Send” then press [ENTER]

Use [],[] to select selected or All and press [ENTER]
Use [],[] to select sort option and press [ENTER]
Use [],[] to select the file then press [ENTER] to mark it
Press [2ndF] [], once files are selected
Use the [],[] to highlight “SEND” and press [ENTER] to
send the marked files.

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Sending/Printing a Range of a File (RS-232 Only)
Note: Connector type must be set to RS-232 Press and Send/Save must be set to
“SEND”

WAVEFORM Allows the user to send a range of data in a

SAVE file or the entire file to a printer or computer.
Press and hold SEND

Until the range send screen

appears on the display

Use the editing function to edit the first ID# in range

and press [ENTER].
Use the editing function to edit the Last ID in range
and press [ENTER].
use [],[] to select “Send” or “Cancel” then press
[ENTER].

Note: This send function can only be

used on the current/active file.
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 Deleting Files The user can delete a file or multiple files and
can choose to delete the thickness data only or
CLR MEM
Press: the entire file. Deleting the thickness data only
FILE will leave the ID# file structure.

Use [],[] to select “Delete” then

press [ENTER]

Use [],[] to select sort by Name or Date and press [ENTER]

Use [],[] to select the file then press [ENTER] to mark it
Press [2ndF] [], once files are selected
Use the [],[] to highlight DATA or FILE and press [ENTER]
Use the [],[] to highlight “DELETE” and press [ENTER] to
delete the marked files.

Note: Only files that are not delete protected can be deleted
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Deleting a range of data in a file
Allows the user to Clear/Delete a range of
Press: CLR MEM data in a file or the entire open file. Both ID#
and thickness will be deleted in Incremental
2nd F then FILE
and Sequential files. Only the thickness
values will be deleted in Grid and Boiler
The Clear ID Range screen files.
will appear on the display

Use the editing function to edit the first ID# in range

and press [ENTER].

Use the editing function to edit the last ID# in range

and press [ENTER].

Use [],[] to select “CLEAR” or “Cancel” then

press [ENTER].

Note: This delete function can only be

used on the current/active file.
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 Deleting Single Thickness Readings
Press: Allows the user to delete a single ID# point
NOTE and it’s associated thickness reading (and/or
Use [],[] keys or editing function waveform). This will also remove the ID#
ID# to highlight the ID# to delete from the datalogger.

Press:
CLR MEM

2nd F then FILE

Will delete the ID# and the thickness

reading (and/or waveform)

Note: If you want to replace a thickness reading (and/or waveform)

simply edit to the ID# point in the file and press the [SAVE/SEND] key
and save over the old reading.

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 File Copy
CLR MEM
Press:
Allows the user to copy a file or the format of a
FILE file to another file. This is a quick way to create
multiple files with the same structure.
Use [],[] to select “Copy” then press
[Enter]

Use [],[] to select sort option and press [ENTER] then use [],
[] to select the file to copy then press [ENTER]
Use the editing functions to enter a file name for the new file then
press [ENTER]
Use [],[] to select Copy Data Yes or No and press [ENTER]
while “Copy” is highlighted.
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File Edit Rename (non grid files)
CLR MEM

Press: Allows the user to edit the file header and

FILE turn delete protection On/Off .

Use [],[] to select “Edit” then press

[Enter]

Use [],[] to select sort option and press [ENTER] then use [],[] to
select the file to edit then press [ENTER]
Use the editing functions to edit the a File Name, Description, Inspector ID
and Notes, press [ENTER]
Use [],[] to change the file delete protection to On or Off and press
[ENTER]
Use [],[] to highlight UPDATE and press [ENTER] Back to
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File Edit Rename (Grid and Boiler Files)
CLR MEM
Allows the user to edit the file header, add Rows or
Press: columns to grid files and change the incrementing
FILE
direction.
Use [],[] to select “Edit” then press
[Enter]

FILE EDIT-RENAME

Use [],[] to select sort option and press [ENTER] then use [],[] to select the file to Edit
then press [ENTER]
Use the editing functions to edit the a File Name, Description, Inspector ID and Notes and
press [ENTER]
Use [],[] to change the file delete protection to On or Off and press [ENTER]
Use [],[] to highlight Continue and press [ENTER]
Use the editing functions to edit the End Column, End Row and Incrementing Directions and
Press [ENTER]
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 File Reports
CLR MEM
Press:
FILE
Allows the user to generate four different
reports on the display of the 38DLPLUS.
Use [],[] to select “Reports” then press
Use the [],[] enter the Report selection box
Use [],[] select a report and press [ENTER]

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File Reports
File Summary
Use [],[] to select the sort option and press [ENTER This report will give a statistical summary of the
Use [],[] to select a file then press [ENTER] selected file.
Use [],[] to select report and press [ENTER]. And
the statistics will be displayed.

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 File Reports
Min/Max Summary
This report lists the minimum and maximum
Use [],[] to select the sort option and press
thickness readings and their location for the
[ENTER Use [],[] to select a file then press
selected file.
[ENTER]
Use [],[] to select report and press [ENTER]. And
the Min/Max Summary will be displayed.

Use [],[] to scroll through the individual minimum

ID locations. Press [ENTER] then [],[] to scroll
through the maximum ID locations, press [ENTER].
Use [],[] to select Cancel or New Report and
press [ENTER].
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File Reports
Alarm Report
Use [],[] to select the sort option and press This report allow the gage to list the ID# of all the
[ENTER] Use [],[] to select the file then high and low alarm location for the selected file.
press [ENTER]. Use [],[] to select report
and press [ENTER].

Use [],[] to slew through the Low Alarm ID’s

and then press [ENTER], use [],[] to scroll
through the High Alarm ID’s and press [ENTER].
Use [],[] to select Cancel or New Report and
press [ENTER].

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File Reports
File Comparison
This report will compare the two selected files and
Use [],[] to select the sort option and press
show the maximum wall loss and locations,
[ENTER Use [],[] to select the Reference
average wall loss, and the locations of any wall
file then press [ENTER]. Use [],[] to select
growths.
the Comparison file then press [ENTER]. Use
[],[] to select report and press [ENTER].

Use [],[] to slew through ID’s with the

maximum wall loss. Press [ENTER] then use
[],[] to scroll through any ID’s that show
wall growths then press [Enter]. Use [],[]
to select Cancel or New Report and press
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File Reports
Min Review
This report lists all the ID# that have the
Use [],[] to select the sort option and press minimum thickness value in the selected file. It
[ENTER] Use [],[] to select the file then also gives the user the choice to review/retake
press [ENTER]. Use [],[] to select report the readings at those locations by moving
and press [ENTER]. through the list of minimum locations.

Use [],[] to slew through ID’s with the

Minimum wall thickness. Press [ENTER]
Use [],[] to select Review, Cancel or
New Report and press [ENTER].
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File Reports
Min Review (REVIEW)

Use [],[] to jump to the next min ID#

location the user can verify the reading to
replace the current thickness reading or press
[MEAS] to cancel the Min Review

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38DL PLUS Setup Menu

• Measurement

• System

• Communication

• Display
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 Setup Menu
Used to change the setup parameters .
Press:
SP MENU By scrolling down the setup menu list the
SETUP sub parameters are visible and the user
MENU can navigate directly to any setup
parameter.

Use [],[] to highlight the setup type

then press [ENTER] Use [],[] to highlight the setup
type then Use [],[] to enter the
setup menu [],[] to select
parameter and then press [ENTER]

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Measurement Setup
Use [],[] to highlight the
parameter and [],[] to change the
parameter.

Measurement Mode: Thickness, Velocity or Time of flight

Unit Type: Inches or Millimeters

Resolution: Standard 0.001in. 0.01 mm

Low 0.01 in. or 0.1 mm
High 0.0001 in. or 0.001 mm (optional)
Min/Max: Off, Min, Max or Both

Hold/Blank: Hold: Holds last reading, Blank: Blanks last reading

Measurement Rate: 4Hz, 8Hz, 16Hz, 20Hz or Max (approximately 30 Hz)

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Measurement Setup Continuation
Use [],[] to highlight the
parameter and [],[] to
change the parameter.

ID Overwrite Protection: On or Off

V-Path Calibration: On or Off

Cal Lock Password: User entered Cal Lock password

Cal Lock: On or Off

Cal Lock Password Enable: Supervisor Lock – On or Off

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 System Setup
Use [],[] to highlight the
parameter and [],[] to
change the parameter

Beeper: Controls audio feedback - On/Off

Inactive Time: Controls auto power off - On/Off

Language: Select Menu Language

Radix Type: Select period or comma to separate decimal point

Save/Send Key: Sets the function of Save/Send Key to SAVE or SEND

Save Data: Programs Save/Send Key to Save Thickness or THK and waveform

Default File Data Mode: Set the Default File data mode
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Communication Setup
Use [],[] to highlight the
parameter and [],[] to
change the parameter

COMM Protocol: Set remote commands to Multi Character or Single

Output Format: Select F1-F10

DBase Tracking Tracks Setup from pervious inspection On or Off

B-Scan Output: Output or not output B-Scan data

37DL PLUS Output: Mimics the 36DL PLUS output

Connection Type: USB or RS-232

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Communication Setup (RS-232)
Use [],[] to highlight the
parameter and [],[] to change the
parameter.

RS-232 Device: Printer, Terminal (PC), Bar Code Reader, Digital Caliper, Fischer
Gage

Baud Rate: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 or 115200

Continuous Output: Off, On, 5 Sec Average or 10 Sec Average

Note: The following RS-232 parameters are fixed at the values below:
Data Bits: 8
Stop Bits: 1
Parity: None
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Display Setup
Use [],[] to highlight the
parameter and [],[] to
change the parameter

Color Scheme: Sets display colors scheme to Indoor or Outdoor

Display Brightness: Set brightness of display backlight 0%, 25%, 50% or 100%

Waveform Rectification: Full, Half +, Half -, or RF

Waveform Trace: Outline or Filled in

VGA Output: Off or ON

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38DL PLUS SP Menu

• Clock Setup

• Language

• Gage Resets

• Diagnostic Tests

• Status
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SP Menu
Press: The SP Menu is used to change the instrument
SP MENU
parameters that are not often adjusted and to
2nd F Then SETUP activate software options and to run diagnostic
MENU instrument tests.

Use [],[] to highlight the SP Menu Item

then press [ENTER]

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Clock Setup

The user can set the time and date. And

the 38DL PLUS will use this to date to
stamp the files in the datalogger.

Use [],[] to highlight the

parameter and [],[] to change the
parameter

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Language
The user can import custom language
files from the external Micro SD memory
card or export a file to be translated and
converted into a language file in the gage.

Use [],[] to highlight the

parameter and [],[] to change the
parameter

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Gage Resets
Gage Resets is used to reset the gage
back to factory default conditions. The
user can choose to perform a
Measurement, Internal Memory
Communications or Master Reset.

Use [],[] to highlight the Reset type

and press [ENTER] Then press [],[]
to highlight Reset and press [ENTER]
Measurement Reset: Restores default measurement parameters

Internal Memory Reset: Clears and resets the internal memory card

Communications Reset: Restores default communication parameters

Master Reset: Performs all of the above resets

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 Diagnostic Tests
Diagnostics is the gages self test mode.
This allows the operator to run through
software, keypad display, and hardware
diagnostic tests.

Note: The following tests are not designed for

use by the user and are part of our
manufacturing tests:
ESS test
B-Scan Test
Use [],[] to highlight the diagnostic test Battery Test
and press [ENTER] One Wire test
Keypad Test: Test to make sure each key is working

Video Test: Test each pixel on the display

Internal SD card Test: Test the Internal SD memory card

External SD card Test: Test the Internal SD memory card

Dual XDCR Test: Reports RX and TX time of flight from Dual element transducer
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Software Diagnostic Test
Software diagnostic test reports and
software error messages will be
found under this tab .

Press [MEAS] to exit the SW Diagnostic test.

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Status The status report lists the information
about the instrument including:
internal temperature, current battery
level, software version and hardware
version of the 38DL PLUS.

Press [MEAS] to exit the Status Test

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38DL PLUS
Single Element Internal Setup and
Transducer Adjustment

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Setup Adjust for Single Element Transducers
Allows the user to adjust the pulser,
receiver, detection and blanking Caution: Making adjustments to the Setup
parameters. Parameters should be made by a qualified
individual who is familiar with ultrasonics
Press and the use of the 38DL PLUS.
WAVE
Adjustments made using this feature can
ADJ affect the measurements.

Use [],[] to highlight the

parameter and [],[] to change the
parameter

Adjustment
Parameter

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Mode 1

Mode 1 measures the time of flight between the Main Bang and the first
back wall echo, using direct contact transducers.

Main
Bang First
Back Wall

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Mode 2

Mode 2 measures the time of flight between the interface (or

delay line) echo and the first back wall echo, using delay line or
immersion transducers.

Interface

Main
Bang
Back Wall
Echo

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Mode 3

Mode 3 measures the time of flight between one back wall

echo to the next back wall echo, using delay line or immersion
transducers.

First
Back Wall

Interface Second
Back Wall

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Setup Name

Default M-Metal Mode Frequency Transducer

P-Plastic 1, 2 or 3

• Default or user defined name that identifies the application setup that is
currently selected
• Limited to 16 alphanumeric characters

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Measure Type

• For most single element transducer the Meas Type will be set to standard.
Standard is for Standard Mode 1, Mode 2 and Mode 3 measurements.
• First Peak is a special algorithm to measure the first peak of a group of
several peaks on either the positive or negative side of the waveform.
Common uses would be for gel coat on fiberglass measurements or bolt
elongation.
• Oxide Layer is a special measurement type used for displaying the
thickness of boiler tubes and internal oxide at the same time. This feature
is only available when the optional oxide software is activated
• Barrier is a special measurement algorithm used to measure the thickness
of the barrier layer thickness in multi-layer plastic material. Typical
applications are plastic fuel tanks, bottle preforms .

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Probe Type

• Indicates the transducer type selected in the active setup

• Probe type selected should match the frequency of the transducer being
used.
• Probe type sets the digital filters
• Probe type sets the pulse width of the square wave pulser
• Probe type sets the damping

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Pulser Power

• Indicates the voltage used to drive the transducer that is selected

• Affects the amount of energy going into the transducer and the size of
the Initial pulse
• Select between 60, 110, 150 and 200 volts

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Pulser Power

Initial Initial
Pulse Pulse

Pulser power set to 60 volts Pulser power set to 200 volts

shows a smaller initial pulse shows a larger initial pulse

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Max Gain

• Indicates the maximum (time dependent) receiver gain selected

• Max Gain can never be lower than Initial Gain
• Max Gain has a maximum value of 99.0dB
• Max Gain is used to amplify echoes that are further out in time

Max Gain
l o pe
GS
Initial Gain TD

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Initial Gain

• Indicates the initial (time dependent) receiver gain selected

• Amplifies echoes close to the Main Bang or Interface Echoes
• Initial Gain starts at time zero and extends to:
• Main Bang Blank in Mode 1
• The end of the Interface Blank in Mode 2 and Mode 3

Max Gain
l o pe
GS
Initial Gain TD

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TDG Slope

• The rate of increase of the receiver gain (time dependent) from Initial Gain to
Max Gain
• Slope can help suppress reflections from grain structure or fibers
• Slope can be adjusted from 0.0dB to 26.52 dB/µSec
• The point in time that the gain starts to slope is:
• The Main Bang Blank in Mode 1
• The End of the Interface Blank in Mode 2 and Mode 3
Max Gain
l o pe
GS
Initial Gain TD

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TDG Gain Mode 1

Max Gain
pe
Initial Slo
TDG
Gain

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TDG Gain Mode 2 and Mode 3

Max
Gain
S lope
Initial Gain TDG

MBB

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Main Bang Blank (MBBlank)

• A blank zone that protects the receiver from false readings generated
by the Main Bang
• Indicates the point in time where the gage begins to search for echoes
• Adjustment directly affects the minimum thickness the gage can
measure in Mode 1
• Set just past the Initial Pulse in Mode 1
• Set just before the Interface Echo in Modes 2 and 3
• Make sure that the Main Bang Blank is always set before the Interface
Echo from the shortest water path when using immersion transducers

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MBBlank in Mode 1

Back wall
Main Bang Echo
Blank

Initial
Pulse

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MBBlank in Mode 2 and Mode 3

Interface
Initial Main Bang Back wall
Echo
Pulse Blank Echo

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Echo Window

• Defined as the time between:

• The Main Bang Blank and the Echo Window in Mode 1

• The end of the Interface Blank and the Echo Window in Mode 2 or
Mode 3

• Indicates the selected period of time in which the receiver will search
for echoes

• Signal appearing after (i.e. outside of) the Echo Window will not be
detected by the gage

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Echo Window in Mode 1

Main Bang
Echo
Blank
Window

Initial Back wall

Pulse Echo

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Echo Window in Mode 2 and Mode 3

Echo
Interface Window
Echo

Back wall 2nd

Echo Interface
Echo

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Echo 1 Detect

• This indicates the detection polarity of the "first detected back wall
signal" in the Echo Window in Mode 1
• In Modes 2 &3 it refers to detection polarity of Interface (or delay line)
Echo
• Always choose the detection polarity on the singular lobe of the echo
• Echo polarity is affected by:
• Acoustic impedance

• Echo distortion can be caused by grain structure, internal fibers, and

surface conditions

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Echo 1 Detect

Negative Detection Positive Detection Plastic

Steel Back by Air Bonded to Steel

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Echo 2 Detect (Modes 2 and 3 only)

• Indicates the detected polarity of the back wall echo in Mode 2 or the pair of
back wall echoes in Mode 3
• Always choose the detection polarity on the singular lobe of the echo

Echo 1 Detect
Positive

Echo 2 Detect
Negative

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Interface Blank (Modes 2 and 3 only)

• Sets the length of a blank that follows the detected interface echo
• Used to prevent the gage from detecting the trailing edge of the Interface
Echo in Mode 2
• Used to select which pair of back wall echoes will be detected in Mode 3

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Interface Blank Mode 2

Gage Reading Trailing Interface Blank Set

Edge of the Interface Correctly
Echo

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Interface Blank Mode 3

Gage Reading between Gage Reading between

Back Wall 1 and 2 Back Wall 2 and 3

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Mode 3 Blank (Mode 3 only)

• Sets the length of a blank that follows the first detected back wall echo in Mode 3
• Used to prevent the gage from detecting the trailing edge of the first back wall echo

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Mode 3 Blank (Mode 3 only)

Gage Hanging Up on Trailing Mode 3 Blank Set

Edge of Back Wall 1 Properly

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38DL PLUS
Custom Dual Element Transducer
Setups

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Custom Transducer Setup for Non Standard Dual
Transducers
The 38DL PLUS offers probe recognition for the Olympus’ standard D79X
series dual element transducers. When one of these dual element
transducers is plugged into the 38DL PLUS the gage automatically recalls a
default setup and V-Path correction.

These D79X series transducers will provide superior performance when used
with the 38DL PLUS. The gage . The gage also has the ability to create and
store custom setups for non standard dual element transducers, including a
custom V-Path correction.

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Caution for Non Center Pin Duals
 Olympus cannot guarantee measurement accuracy or performance for transducers other
than our standard D79X duals
 Performance, accuracy and minimum/maximum thickness capability with other duals
needs to be verified by the user
 Transducers that work in standard mode (first back wall) may not work very well in Echo-
to-Echo mode
 The 38DL PLUS is designed to work with most dual element transducers that are used
for thickness gauging applications, but there is no guarantee that it will work with all dual
element transducers

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Non Standard Dual Element Transducers
When a user plugs in a dual element transducer that is not an Olympus D79X
transducer. The 38DL PLUS will display the generic dual element transducer setup
selection screen

Use [],[] to highlight “Default” to select from the list generic dual element transducer or
“Custom” to select for the list of previously stored custom dual element setups.

Note: When selecting a generic setup, choose the one that best matches the frequency of the
transducer being used.
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V-Path Builder (Create a custom V-Path)
 Turn V-Path calibration on
 Gage asks user if they want to do V-Path Cal when [CAL VEL] is pressed
 Enter up to 10 points and save setup and V-Path as a custom dual element setup
 The user can store up to 10 Custom Dual element setup

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Creating a Custom Dual Transducer Setup
Use the [],[] keys to select a generic setup
from the list of default dual element
transducers and press [MEAS]:

Do-ZERO

Press 2nd F then

CAL
ZERO

To zero the transducer

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Creating a Custom Dual Transducer Setup
•Adjust the range of waveform so the echoes from the upper thickness limit can be
seen on screen
•Couple to your thick and thin test standards and adjust the gain so that the proper
echo detection is being made on the min and max thickness

Note: the thickness measurement value at this point will most likely not be correct

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Two Point Calibration ( Cal VEL & Cal Zero)
•Couple to the thick step, get a steady reading and press [Cal VEL], then [ENTER],
then enter in the known thickness
•Couple to the thin step, get a steady reading press [Cal VEL], then [ENTER], then
enter in the known thickness and press [MEAS]
• Check the thickness on all steps if measurement accuracy is sufficient then save
the setup as a custom dual element transducer setup.

Note: If the accuracy is not acceptable then a custom V-Path should be performed.

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Turn V-Path Builder on
SP MENU

Press SETUP
MENU

Use the [],[] keys to select MEAS, then

press [ENTER]

Use the [],[] keys to highlight V-

Path CAL Enable and use the [],
[] to turn it on, then press the
[MEAS]
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V-Path Builder (Create a custom V-Path)
 When V-Path builder is turned on the 38DL PLUS will ask the user if they want to perform a V-
Path calibration when the [Cal VEL] is pressed.

 V-Path builder requires at least three calibration points and allows the user to enter up to 10
calibration points to create a custom V-Path

 Points should all be within the measurement range and should represent the min and max
thickness to be measured.

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Creating a custom V-Path table
Couple to the thickest standard and get a
steady thickness reading and press[ CAL VEL],
select “yes” for V-Path calibration, then press
[ENTER] and [ENTER] again Use the [],[]
keys to enter the know thickness of the step.

Then couple to the next thickest step and

press [CAL VEL] then [ENTER]. Use the
[],[] keys to enter the know thickness of
the step, repeat by using the [CAL VEL]
until all points are entered, then press
[MEAS] to complete the table.

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Saving a custom V-Path

Press [Save/Send] and use the editing functions to enter a

name for the custom setup, then use the [],[] keys to
highlight a location to save the setup and press [ENTER]
then highlight Save and press [ENTER]

Note: The saved setup including the calibration and V-Path

table can be recalled at any time when using this dual
element

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38DL PLUS
Velocity and Time of Flight Measurements

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Velocity Measurements
The 38DL PLUS has the ability to be make thickness, Velocity or time of flight. The
user can select the measurement mode in the Setup menu
SP MENU

Press SETUP
MENU

Use the [],[] to highlight

“MEAS” then press [ENTER]

Use the [],[] to highlight

Measurement Mode then Use [],[] to
select Velocimeter then press [MEAS]

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Making Velocity Measurements
When in velocity mode it is necessary to perform a two point thickness calibration to
properly set the zero offset for the transducer being used.

•Once calibrated couple to a sample of

known thickness

•The gage will display a velocity based on

the current REF Thickness value

•Press [2nd F],[XDCR RECAL] (REF

VALUE) and enter the know thickness of
the sample and press [ENTER]

Note: To save velocity measurement to

the datalogger you need to make sure
you create a file with the file data type set
as “Velocity”.
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Time of Flight Measurements
The 38DL PLUS has the ability to be make thickness, velocity or time of flight. The
user can select the measurement mode in the Setup menu
SP MENU

Press SETUP
MENU

Use the [],[] to highlight

“MEAS” then press [ENTER]

Use the [],[] to highlight Measurement

Mode then Use [],[] to select Time of
Flight then press [MEAS]

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Making Time of Flight Measurements
When in time of flight mode it is necessary to perform a two point thickness
calibration to properly set the zero offset for the transducer being used.

•Once calibrated couple to a sample of

known thickness

•The gage will display a two way time of

flight for the material

Note: To save velocity measurement to

the datalogger you need to make sure
you create a file with the file data type as
“Time of Flight”
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38DL PLUS Software options
•High Resolution (HR) Software Option

•Internal Oxide Software Option

•High Penetration (HP) Software Option

•Multi-Layer (MM) Software Option

•Multi-Layer Calibration

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Activating Software Options

•The software options for the 38DL PLUS are activated using a licensed
option key. An option can be purchased at the time the unit is
purchased or the 38DL PLUS can be upgraded with the software
options in the field. If the unit was purchased along with software
options then they will be installed and activated when you receive it.
•If software options are needed after the unit is purchased then they will
have to be activated using a unique licensed option key.
•Please contact your Olympus representative for information concerning
activating software options for your 38DL PLUS

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Activating Software options
SP MENU

Press 2nd F Then SETUP Allows the user to activate one or several
MENU of the software options for the 38DL
PLUS. One single option key can activate
more then one software option.

Use [],[] to highlight Options and then

press [ENTER]

Enter the provided option key using the editing

functions and press [ENTER]. Highlight activate and
press [ENTER] to activate the software options.

Provide the last 8 character of the s/n number to

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38DL PLUS
High Resolution Software Option

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HR (High Resolution Software Option
The standard resolution for the 38DL PLUS is 0.001 in. (0.01 mm). The High
Resolution software option allows the gage to display thickness
measurements in High Resolution 0.0001 in (0.001 mm)

Note: High resolution is not available for Dual element transducer or HP (High
Penetration single element transducers.
When High Resolution had been activated it will then be one of the resolution
options available in the Measurement Setup Menu.

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38DL PLUS
Internal Oxide Software Option

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Oxide Software Option
• Oxide/Scale can build up on the inside of boiler tubes
• The oxide that builds up acts as an insulator.
• This effects the heat transfer from outside of the tube to the water inside the
tube
• The tubes runs at a higher temperature then they were designed for and they
start to thin faster.
• Knowing both the thickness of the steel and Internal Oxide the remaining
tube life can be more accurately predicted

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Oxide/Scale Measurement
• New measurement algorithm allows the user to measure scale or oxide build up on the
inside of boiler tubes
• Thickness of Oxide helps predict tube life
• Measures and displays Oxide and tube thickness at the same time
• Min scale thickness
•0.010 in. (0.25mm ) with M2017
•0.006 in. (0.150 mm) with M2091 Normal Incident Shear

Steel/Oxide Echo

Echo from
inside of oxide
Interface Echo

Data Window
Steel/Oxide
Echo Marker

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Oxide Thickness
Tube Thickness
 Oxide setup for M2017 Transducer
Select the setup for the M2017
transducer setup
REF VALUE
Press
XDCR
RECALL

Use [],[] to highlight Default Single Element

Note: The M2091 is a normal incident shear wave
and press [ENTER] then user the [],[] To
transducer and must be used with SWC couplant
highlight the DEF-OXIDE-M217 or DEF-
OXIDE-M2091 transducer and press [MEAS] between the delay and on the surface of the
material

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 Adjust the Initial Gain, Slope and Max Gain
Adjust the TVG Gain (Initial, Max
Gain and Slope) to make a mode 2
detection of the larger total back
wall.
Oxide/Steel
Interface Echo

Total back wall

echo

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Adjust Data Window1
Adjust the DataWin1 so it extends
far enough to cover the oxide steel
interface echo

Oxide/Steel
Interface Echo

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 Oxide: Steel Cal Velocity

Couple transducer to thick steel sample Allows the user to calibrate for the speed of
without oxide sound of the material to be tested. Usually
Press VEL done on a sample representing the
CAL maximum of the measurement range.
VEL

Once reading is steady

Press
ENTER

Uncouple the transducer and

enter the known thickness using the

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Oxide: Steel Cal Zero
Couple transducer to the
A subtracted time measurement used to
compensate for the transit time through the
Do-ZERO delay line in the transducer and the
couplant layer. Cal Zero is usually done on
Press CAL thin steel
ZERO a sample representing the minimum of
sample without oxide
your measurement range.

Once reading is steady

Press ENTER

Uncouple transducer and enter the

known thickness. Then press [CAL] to
calibrate for the velocity of the oxide.

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 Oxide Coating Calibration
Couple transducer to a sample with Allows the user to calibrate for the sound
known oxide thickness speed of the of the oxide material.
Press VEL

CAL
VEL

Once reading is steady

Press
ENTER

Uncouple the transducer and

enter the known oxide thickness
Press [MEAS]

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Directly Enter Velocity, Oxide Mode
VEL

CAL
Allows the user to directly enter the velocity
Press 2nd F Then VEL of the material to be tested. When using
oxide mode the velocity of the oxide can
also be entered
The current material velocity will be
displayed. Use the numeric keys
to enter the know velocity. Then press [MEAS]

Press
VEL

CAL
2nd F Then VEL Again

The current oxide velocity will be

displayed. Use the numeric keys
to enter the know velocity. Then
press [MEAS]
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Oxide Software Setup
SP MENU
Allows the user to select if they want to display
SETUP the thickness of the Oxide or Boiler tube in
Press MENU
thickness or time of flight and they can also
select which measurement is displayed in large
font.

Use the [],[] to highlight “Oxide

Options” then press [ENTER] to display
the Oxide Measure Type setup screen.
Use [],[] to highlight the parameter and
[],[] to adjust it then press [ENTER]

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38DL PLUS
HP Software Option

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HP transducer setups
REF VALUE
Press Once the HP (High Penetration) software has
XDCR
RECALL been activated the 38DL PLUS will add a list of
HP low frequency single element transducers to
the list of default single element transducers.

Use [],[] to highlight Default HP

Single Element and press [ENTER] then
user the [],[] to highlight any of the
default low frequency transducer setup
and press [MEAS].

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Measurements with The M2008
VEL The M2008 is a special low frequency transducer
CAL that is used to measure thick fiberglass and
Press 2nd F Then VEL composite materials. Especially good for material
0.200 in. (6 mm) and greater. When using this
transducer it is necessary to Zero the delay line.

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38DL PLUS
Multi Layer Software Option

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Multi-Layer Software Option
The Multi-Layer software option is used to simultaneously display the thickness of up to four layers of a multi-
layer material.

Some common applications are:

 Multi-Layer plastic fuel tanks

 Multi-Layer plastic bottle preforms

 Multi-Layer aircraft windows

 Calculate the radius of curvature and the thickness of contact lenses

 Co-extruded plastic

 Two layer hot tubs and spas

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 Multi-Measure Setup
SP MENU Once activated this software option allows the
Press
SETUP user to select up to four custom stored transducer
MENU setups and display all the thickness readings on
the display at one time. A custom transducer
setup has to be made for each layer of the
material to be measured.

Uses the [],[] to highlight the

setup type and press [ENTER]

Uses the [],[] to highlight the

parameter and type and press
[ENTER]
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Multi-Measure Mode (Normal Mode)

Used to measure an application

consisting of multiple layers

Use [],[] to highlight the

parameter and [],[] to change
the parameter

Enable: Turns Multi-Measure function – On/Off

Mode: Select (Normal, Soft Contact, or Pct Total Thk)
Sum Mode: Mathematical sum of selected layers – On/Off
Display: Select (Waveform or Large Font) [see next slide]
Save/Send Key: Select (Active or Auto-Incr Active)
Setup 1 - 4: User selected custom setups for each layer
Summation: If Sum Mode is On, select layers to sum (Setup 1 - 3)

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Multi-Measure Mode
Display Parameter (Waveform vs. Large Font)

Display set to Waveform Display set to Large Font

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Multi-Measure Mode (Soft Contact)
Used to measure the layers of a soft
contact lens application

Use [],[] to highlight the

parameter and [],[] to change
the parameter

Enable: Turns Multi-Measure function – On/Off

Mode: Select (Normal, Soft Contact, or Pct Total Thk)
Display: Select (Waveform or Large Font)
Save/Send Key: Select (Active or Auto-Incr Active)
SGTTL HT: Select custom setup saved for sagittal height
LENS THK: Select custom setup saved for lens thickness
PDSTL DIA: Enter diameter of pedestal

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Multi-Measure Mode (Percent Total Thickness)
Used to express the thickness of a
layer as a percentage of the total
thickness of a part

Use [],[] to highlight the

parameter and [],[] to change
the parameter

Enable: Turns Multi-Measure function – On/Off

Mode: Select (Normal, Soft Contact, or Pct Total Thk)
Display: Select (Waveform or Large Font)
Save/Send Key: Select (Active or Auto-Incr Active)
Setup 1 - 3: User selected custom setups for each layer
Total: Choose layers to be part of the total thickness
Show Total: Select to show total thickness when measuring
Show as %: Choose which layers to display as a percentage
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Data Window 1 (Barrier Layer only)

• Only available in Barrier Layer measurement type

• Used in Mode 1 to setup a gate on the Barrier Layer echo. The gage
automatically centers DataWin1 on the detected Barrier Layer echo. The
width of DataWin1 should be set so the entire echo is within the gate.

• Used in Mode 2 to setup a gate on the Interface/Surface echo. The gage

automatically centers DataWin1 on the Interface/Surface echo. The width of
DataWin1 should be set so the entire echo is within the gate.

Note: In Mode 2 the echo in DataWin1 is used as a reference echo for

the advanced algorithm.

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Data Window 2 (Barrier Layer only)

• Only available in Barrier Layer measurement type and Mode 2

• In Mode 2 it is used to setup a gate on the Barrier Layer echo. The gage
automatically centers DataWin2 on the detected Barrier Layer echo. The width
of DataWin2 should be set so the entire echo is within the gate.

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Barrier Layer Measurement (Mode 1)
• Select the default setup for M116
• Enter the parameter adjust by pressing [WAVE ADJ]

• Use [] or [] to select MEAS Type and use [] or [] to select Barrier Layer

• Adjust Max Gain, Initial Gain and TDG Slope so that the Barrier Layer is being
detected as shown below

Barrier Layer
Echo

Back wall
Detection Echo
Marker

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Barrier Layer Measurement (Mode 1)
Use [] or [] to select DataWin1 and use [] or [] adjust the width so it is large
enough to include the entire Barrier Layer reflection, but not include the Main Bang
echo or Back wall echo.

Barrier Layer
Echo

Back wall
DataWin1 Echo

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Barrier Layer Measurement (Mode 2)
• Select the default setup for M208
• Enter the parameter adjust by pressing [WAVE ADJ]

• Use [] or [] and [] or [] to make sure Mode 2 is selected and the Meas Type
is set to Barrier Layer. Adjust Max Gain, Initial Gain, TDG Slope, Echo 1 and Echo 2
polarity so a proper detection is being made between the Interface echo and the
Barrier Layer echo as shown below.

Interface Barrier
Echo Echo

Back wall
Echo

Mode
Detection
Marker

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Barrier Layer Measurement (Mode 2)
• Use [] or [] to select DataWin1 and use [] or [] to adjust the width so it is
large enough to include the entire Interface echo but does not include the Main Bang
or the Barrier echo.
• Use [] or [] to select DataWin2 and use [] or [] to adjust the width so that the
width of the window is large enough to include the entire Barrier Layer reflection, but
does not include the Interface echo or Back wall echo.

Interface Barrier Layer

Echo Echo

Back wall
DataWin1 DataWin2 Echo

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38DL PLUS
Multi-Layer Calibration

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Cal Velocity (Standard Measurement Type)
Couple transducer to the thick
sample Allows the user to calibrate for the speed of
VEL
sound of the material to be tested. Usually
CAL
Press VEL
done on a sample representing the
maximum of the measurement range.

Once reading is steady

Press ENTER

Uncouple the transducer and

enter the known thickness

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Cal Zero (Standard Measurement Type)
Couple transducer to the A subtracted time measurement used to
compensate for the transit time through the
Do ZERO delay line in the transducer and the
Press CAL
couplant layer. Cal Zero is usually done
ZERO thin sample on a sample representing the minimum of
your measurement range.
Once reading is steady
Press
ENTER

Uncouple transducer and enter the

known thickness. Then press the
[MEAS] key to complete the
calibration.

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Cal Mode 1 (Barrier Measurement Type)
VEL
Press CAL
VEL Allows the gage to store a reference
echo off a test block and calibrate for
Couple transducer to 0.50 in. or 15 mm test the sound speed of the barrier material
block to be tested.

Press ENTER

Couple to a sample with known barrier

thickness
VEL
Press
CAL Then ENTER
VEL

Enter the known thickness for the barrier

layer thickness and press [MEAS]

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Cal Mode 2 (Barrier Measurement Type)
VEL
Press CAL Allows the gage to calibrate for the
VEL sound speed of the barrier material
to be tested.
Couple to a sample with known barrier
thickness

Press
ENTER

Enter the known thickness for the barrier

layer thickness press [MEAS]

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