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    Manual No 910-019 ‘Software V1.06 10/30/90 910-0198 10/30/90 Preface ‘The Model 22 Ultrasonic Gage has been designed and manufactured as a high quality instrument. Under normal working conditions it will provide long, trouble-free ser- Damage in transit - Inspect the gage thoroughly immediately upon receipt for evidence of external or internal damage that may have occurred during shipment. Notify the carrier making the delivery immediately of any damage, since the carrier is normally liable for damage in shipment. Preserve packing materials, waybill, and ‘other shipping documentation in order to establish damage claims. After notifying the carrier, contact Panametris so that we may assist in the damage claims, and pro- vide replacement equipment, if necessary. Warranty Panametries guarantees the Model 22 to be free from defects in materials and. workmanship for a period of two years (twenty-four months) from date of shipment. ‘The warranty only covers equipment that has been used in a proper manner as described in this instruction manual and has not been subjected to excessive abuse, at- tempted unauthorized repair, or modification. DURING THIS WARRANTY PERIOD, PANAMETRICS LIABILITY IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF ADEFECTIVE UNIT ATITS OPTION. Panametrics does not warrant the Model 22 to be suitable for intended use, and assumes no responsibility for unsuitability for intended use. Panametrics accepts no liability for consequential or incidental damages including damage to property and/or personal in- jury, This warranty does not includ: the transducer, transducer cable, charger, or battery. The customer will pay shipping expense to the Panametries plant for warranty repair, Panametrics will pay for the return of the repaired equipment. (For instruments not under warranty, the customer will pay shipping expenses both ways.) Panamettics offers an optional second year of warranty coverage (at additional cost), under the same terms, at the time of purchase only. Panametrics reserves the right to modify all products without incurring the respon- sibility for modifying previously manufactured products. Panametrics does not as- sume any liability forthe results of particular installations, as these circumstances are not within our control MODEL 22 10/30/90 SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 SECTION 4 44 42 43 44 48 46 SECTION 5 5A SECTION 6 61 62 SECTION 7 7A 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 7.40 910-0198 TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL DESCRIPTION THEORY OF OPERATION DESCRIPTION OF KEYBOARD CONTROLS & DISPLAYS BASIC CALIBRATION HOW TO MAKE MEASUREMENTS: ITITIAL SETUP «son at THICKNESS AND VELOCITY CALIBRATION. DIFFERENTIAL MEASUREMENT... ——— ER_1 DISPLAY ...cononnn see 7 O-FL DISPLAY enn — see T ,0000 oF 0.000 or 0.00 or 0.0 DISPLAY AB OPERATION TO MAKE MEASUREMENT WITH A CALIBRATED GAGE. nen 5A BATTERY RECHARGING AND REPLACEMENT TO CHARGE BATTERIES... o ‘TO CHANGE BATTERY PACK...... : 61 INTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS SET-UP FOR INTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS....... TO INTENSIFY SCOPE DISPLAY MAIN BANG BLANKING ADJUSTMENT. ‘TIME DEPENDENT GAIN (TDG) SLOPE, & INITIAL GAIN ADJUSTMENTS...... : MAXIMUM AGC GAIN ADJUSTMENT ....ns — 7-8 ECHO HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 79 DETECT CONTROL ADJUSTMENT. snnninnnnninnnnnnnee 7D DAMPING CONTROL ADJUSTMENT ...snnsnnnsnn 79 ECHO WINDOW ADJUSTMENT... semen TAD ECHO DETECTION POLARITY ..nsenrnn : 7-10 MODEL 2 910-0198 SECTION 8 APPLICATION NOTES 8&1 DUAL CONTACT TRANSDUCER MEASUREMENTS... 8.2 FACTORS EFFECTING PERFORMANCE AND ACCURACYS-1 8&3 SOUND VELOCITY AND TRANSIT TIME MEASUREMENTS 84 TRANSDUCER SELECTION. 8.5 CABLE LENGTHS ...cnrnnnnnnne : 86 USE OF MODEL 22 WITH AN OSCILLOSCOPE. 8&6 TYPICAL TRANSDUCER RECOMMENDATIONS... SECTION 9 SPECIFICATIONS APPENDICES ' Sound Velocities ll Summary of Thickness Measurement Applications using Contact Transducers with Model 22 Gages FIGURES 1 Idealized Waveform for Pulse-Echo Measurements Using Contact Transducers. Block Diagram Model 22... Keyboard3-3 Display Indicators Internal Adjustments .csnnnsnininnanene Optional Cutout Rear Case for Access to Internal Adjustments. Interconnection Diagram for Model 22 Gage with an Oscilloscope... Diagram Showing Cable Connections for Using Model 22 with Opional Case Adjustment Holes and an Oscilloscope Typical Oscilloscope Display Correct and Incorrect Echo Polarity 10 Selection of Echo Detection Polarity Nogason © 10/30/90 33 72 72 76 7-40 MODEL 2 1030190 910-0198, 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ‘The Panametrics Model 22 Ultrasonic Thickness Gage is a simple to operate, hand-held, ‘microprocessor-based precision instrument. Itis primarily designed to measure material thickness, but can also be used to measure sound velocity and pulse transit time in most solids and liquids. Using pulse-echo ultrasonic techniques, the Model 22 can make measurements where access to both sides of the test material is dificult or not possible. ‘The Model 22 features semi-automatic calibration through a color-coded keypad. Measurements ‘may be made in either inches or millimeters, with instant conversion between English and metric . Readings are displayed on a large high contrast LCD. The display can be either held or blanked after each measurement, and display resolution is keyboard selectable, The Model 22.can also operate in a differential mode, in which thickness readings are displayed as the difference between a measured thickness and a user arogrammed reference valve. The standard Model 22 will measure over a nominal thickness range of 0.005 to 10 inches (0.12 to 200mm), depending on material and transducer type. The Model 22H is a high resolution version designed for use with high frequency (10 to 30MHz) transducers on thin materials. The Model 22HP isa higher penetration version designed for use with low frequency (0.5 to SMHz) transducers ‘on thick or highly attenuating materials. Panametrics offers a wide variety of broadband contact, transducers for use with the Model 22 series gages, to permit optimum application of the gage on ‘most materials. For details, consult Panametrics. PAGETI MODEL 22 910-0198 10/30/90 MODEL 2 PAGET2 10/30/90 910-0198 2_ THEORY OF OPERATION The Panametrics Model 22 Ultrasonic Thickness Gage operates on the "pulse-echo" principle, precisely timing the reflection of high frequency sound waves from the far wall ofa test piece. This technique, which is derived from sonar, has been widely applied to nondestructive testing. ‘The gage uses a piezoelectric transducer that generates a burst of mechanical vibrations, or sound ‘waves, when itis excited by a short electrical pulse. The frequency of these sound waves the limit of human hearing - from one to twenty million cycles per second, versus a typical limit of twenty thousand cycles per second for the human ear. Sound at these very high frequencies does not travel well through air, soa coupling medium such asa drop of coupling liquid (propylene glycol, lycerin, water, or oil) is used between the transducer and test piece. The sound waves generated by the transducer are coupled into the test piece and reflected back from the opposite side. The same transducer then receives the reflected sound waves and converts them into electrical pulses. The gage measures very precisely the time interval between the initial excitation pulse and the first returning ecko from the sample. The gage, which has been calibrated tothe speed of sound in the test material, then computes the thickness ofthe test material using the relationship: where X= _ the thickness of the material = the velocity of sound in the material t = the measured round-trip transit time of the pulse. t) = _ the zero offset factor to correct for transducer wearplate delay, cable delay, and other fixed delays. N + Figure 1. Idealized Waveform for Pulse-Echo Measurements Using Contact Transducers PAGE21 MODEL2 910-0198 10/30/90 Figure 2 illustrates a generalized block diagram of the ultrasonic gage. Referring to Figure 2, the pulser, under the control of the microprocessor, provides a unidirectional broadband voltage impulse to a heavily damped broadband ultrasonic transducer. The broadband ultrasonic pulse generated by the transducer is coupled to the test piece by means of liquid couplant. Echoes returning from the back or inside surface ofthe test piece are received by the transducer, converted to electrical signals and, in turn, fed to the receiver AGC amplifier. The microprocessor-based ‘control and timing logic circuits both synch-onize the pulser and select the appropriate echo signals that will be used in the time-interval measurement. If the echoes are not detected during a given measurement period, the gage will shut down for approximately 1/2 second to save power and then begin a new measurement cycle. If echoes are detected, the timing circuit will precisely measure the interval between the excitation pulse and the first echo, and then repeat this process a number of times to obtain a stable, average reading. The ‘microprocessor then uses the time interval measurement, along with the sound velocity and zero offset information stored in the random access memory (RAM), to calculate thickness. This thickness is then displayed on the liquid crystal display (LCD), and updated every 1/2 second. 1 1 | : secnoenoceeson _ me ] muse | Bias | xeon | [pti ot nouns A ovanacn Sie Figure 2. Block Diagram Model 22 MODEL 2 PAGE 22 10/30/90 910-0198, 3 DESCRIPTION OF KEYBOARD CONTROLS AND DISPLAY ‘The following is a brief description of Keyboard functions and display indicators for the Model 22 series gages. For complete information on the use of these controls, see Section 4 of this manual. See Figure 3 for keyboard layout KEYBOARD CONTROLS KEY COLOR FUNCTION oN, ee GREEN POWER KEY - turns the gage on (rr) and off. me BLUE ENGLISH/METRIC KEY- fv selects either inches or millimeters for the display measurement units. FF BLUE DIFFERENTIAL MODE KEY - used to view or set the Differential Reference Value and to select be- ‘ween the Differential and normal ‘Measure modes (see Section 43). MEAS! RED MEASURE KEY - switches the gage into the normal Measurement ‘mode after various other key func- tions have been used (see Sections 42 and 43). CAL YELLOW CALIBRATE KEY - switches the gage into the semi-automatic calibration mode (see Section 42). ‘ZERO YELLOW ZERO KEY - used to set the transducer zero compensation or enable zero calibration for a specific transducer (see Section 42), ve. YELLOW VELOCITY KEY - used toenable or set (with numeric keys) the sound velocity calibration for a particular material (see Se 42), PAGES MODEL 2 910-0198 KEYBOARD CONTROLS it] [+] KEY COLOR. YELLOW 10/30/90 FUNCTION UP AND DOWN SLEWING KEYS - These keys are used to change displayed thickness, velocity, zero offset, and differen: tial offset value during calibration procedures. They are also used to Tock the Keyboard to prevent ac- cidental changes in calibration set- tings, to change resolution, and to select cither HOLD or BLANK mode. MODEL 22 PAGES2 10/30/90 910-0198, 5=5]] > ANAMETRICS | SONIC THICKNESS GAGE. Figure 3. Keyboard . 5 § gE 5 Bs 8 obs 6 fF 8 # 8 TALLER EAS 10S eaTiERY status Mcae GAA A AA NEGATIVE SIGN FOR Lo q uy <1 uNTs moicaTor creer teary, (5,9 tte Loc vVvv InpieaToR OFF Est DIFFERENTIAL vest MODE MODE Figure 4. Display Indicators PAGE33 MODEL 22 910-0198 10/30/90 COMBINATION KEYBOARD CONTROLS ‘The following functions are controlled by pressing two or more keys simultaneously or in sequence: FROM MEASURE MODE PRESS 4 | aol SIMULTANEOUSLY FROM MEASURE MODE PRESS AND HOLD] 4 THEN PRESS | MeAs| AND RELEASE BOTH FROM MEASURE MODE PRESS AND HOLD THEN PRESS | MEAS AND RELEASE BOTH Keyboard LOCK/UNLOCK - Pressing both Slewing keys at once alternates be- tween a keyboard lock (disabled) con and a keyboard unlocked (enabled) condi tion. With the keyboard unlocked, all keys and functions are enabled. With the key- board locked, only the [ON/OFF] key and both slewing keys together are enabled. ‘The unit is fixed in the Measure mode and no calibration values or operating parameters may be changed or read. The locked condition sindicated by the LOCK” symbol. This feature is useful to prevent accidental modification of the measuring setup. Cycle the resolution from the standard, to to low, to standard, ete. Alternate between display hold and display blank modes. MODEL 2 PAGES4 10/30/90 910-0198, DISPLAY INDICATORS ‘The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) of the Mode! 22 series gage incorporates the following numbers, symbols, and flags. See Figure 4 for locations of display indicators. 10, ‘Thickness Display - Measured thickness, as well as the velocity, zero, and differential offset number, is displayed in 0.5" (12.7mm) high numerals in the center of the LCD. The decimal point in thickness measurements is moveable, depending on resolution and units. Thickness resolution may be selected from among the following (See section 5): ootin. Low OAmm 0.001 in MEDIUM 0.01 mm 0.0001 HIGH 0.001 mm ‘Thickness Units Display (IN or MM) - The LCD displays either IN to indicate ‘measurement in inches or MM to indicate measurement in millimeters. ‘Velocity Units Display (/S) ~ When in the display velocity value mode, /uS" is displayed following either "IN" or "MM to indicate inches (or millimeters) per microsecond. LOS Flag A marker pointing to LOS on the display indicates loss of signal or coupling, This flag will normally appear when the transducer is not coupled to anything MEAS Flag- A marker pointing to MEAS on the display indicates that the gage is in the measure mode (as opposed to calibrate mode) and is ready to make thickness measurements. ZERO Flag A marker pointing to ZERO on the display indicates that the gage is either ready for zero calibration if the CAL flag is on, or is displaying a zero offset number. VEL Flag - A marker pointing to VEL on the display indicates that the gage is either ready for velocity calibration ifthe CAL Flag is also on, or is displaying the current velocity number. CAL Flag - A marker pointing to CAL on the display indicates that the gage is in the calibrate mode (as opposed to measure mode). Low Battery Indicator - The battery symbol on the left side of the LCD will begin flashing when ‘he gage has approximately four hours of battery life remaining, When t stops flashing and appears steadily, only a small amount of battery life remains, and the battery should be recharged. Lock Indicator - A lock symbol appears when the keyboard is in the locked ‘mode, preventing accidental changes in calibration. PAGESS MODEL 2 910-0198 10/30/90 11, DIFF Flag - A marker pointing to DIFF on the display indicates that the gage is cither in the set differential offset mode displaying a DIFF offset number or isin the differential mode, where thickness measurements are expressed as the (difference from a programmed reference value if the MEAS Flag is also on. 12, TEST Flag - A marker pointing to TEST on the display indicates that the gage is in one of the internal test modes. MODEL 2 PAGES6 10/30/90 910-0198 4 _ BASIC CALIBRATION This section covers basic calibration of the Model 22 series gages using the front panel keyboard, The operating procedure for making mcasurements with a calibrated gage is found in Section 5, Procedures for internal test and calibration will be covered in Section 7. 4.1 HOW TO MAKE MEASUREMENTS: INITIAL SET-UP erence tcte aad eee Note: Unless otherwise requested, gages are normally shipped set up for 0,001 inch (English) or 0.01mm (Metric) resolution, with the display set to blank ratner than hold readings. If you do not need to change any of these settings, proceed to Section 4.2, Step: Turnthe gage on by pressing the green [ON/OFF] key once. Pressing this key 1 second time will turn the gage off. When the gage is turned on, a decimal point, a unitsindicetor (IN or MM), and one or more marker flags will appear onthe display. The gage will automatically shut itself off ifthe battery voltage is too low for proper operation. To conserve battery life it wil also shut itself off approximately 6 minutes after the last measurement or keystroke, Step2: Select either English or Metric measurement units (inches or millimeters) by pressing the blue IN/MM key. Repeated pressing of this key will toggle the ‘gage back and forts between English and Metric units Step3: Select measurement resolution (decimal point location). The Model22 series ‘gages will read thickness to any of the following resolutions: 0.01 in. Low 01mm 0.001 in, STANDARD 0.01 mm 0.0001 in, HIGH 0.001 mm. Note: The battery charge will be shortened by operation in the high resolu- tion setting, and the acoustic properties and surface conditions of ‘many materials prevent ultrasonic thickness measurement t0 0.0001 inch or 0.001mm accuracy. EEE SES EEE To change resolution when the unit isin normal MEAS mode, press the (UP] slewing key, and while holding that key down, press the [MEAS] key. Each time this is done the decimal point will advance in LOW-STANDARD- HIGH sequence. PAGE 41 MODEL 22 910-0198, 10/30/90, Step4: Select Display Hold/Display Blank Mode. Model 22 series gages will either hold a displayed reading for ten seconds, or blank it immediately when the transducer is removed from the specimen. To change between these options, press the [DOWN] slewing key, and while holding that key down press the [MEAS] key. Each time this is done the gage will alternate between the Display Hold and Display Blank modes. ‘Steps2,3, and 4in the above sequence need to be repeated only when ‘a change in the gage setup is desired. The gage will hold current setup status when it is turned off. In most cases the operator will simply press the [ON/OFF] key to turn the gage on and proceed with the calibrations below, or, ifthe instrument is already calibrated, turn the gage on and proceed with measurements 4.2 THICKNESS AND VELOCITY CALIBRATION Any ultrasonic thickness gage must be calibrated for the velocity of sound in the material to be measured. It is always necessary to perform a velocity calibration by one of the methods described below when starting to measure a given material. The gage’s measurement accuracy will be only as good as this calibration. Model 22 series gages are normally set up atthe factory for use with a selected type of Panametries transducer. Ifthe type of transducer is changed or a new transducer of the same type is used, it will be necessary to recalibrate the zero offset by one of the methods described below. Note that in ‘many cases, for optimum performance, itwill also be necessary when changing the type of transducer to perform internal recalibration according to the procedures in Section 7. Calibration of the Model 22 Ultrasonic Gage falls into three categories: L Velocity and Zero Calibration IL ‘Velocity Calibration Only m1. Zero Calibration Only I. Velocity and Zero Calibration This basic procedure calibrates both the sound velocity and the zero offset when neither is known to the gage operator. It requires two pieces of the material to be tested, whose thicknesses are known, or a test block of two or more steps. One piece should be close to or greater than the ‘maximum thickness to be measured, and other close to or less than (within measurement limits of the gage) the minimum thickness to be measured. The thicker piece will be used for velocity calibration, and the thinner one for zero. MODEL 2 PAGE 42 10/30/90 Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Step 7: Step 8 910-0198 ‘Turn the gage on, Observe markers at MEAS and LOS. Ifthe LOCK symbol ison, unlock the keyboard by pressing both [SLEW] keys simultaneously. Put a drop of liquid couplant on the surface of the thicker material sample, and couple the transducer to the sample using moderate to firm pressure. A thickness reading should appear on the display and the LOS marker will shut off. Keep the transducercoupled tothe material. When a table thickness reading isonthe display and LOS flagis off, press the [CAL] key and observe amarker flag at the CAL location on the display. Ifthe LOS marker remains off, in approximately 2 seconds a marker flag will jump from MEAS to VEL on the display, indicating velocity calibration. Remove the transducer from the sample. The thickness value will remain on the display. Using the [UP] or [DOWN] slewing key, change the displayed number until it corresponds to the known thickness of the sample. Put a drop of liquid couplant on the thin material sample and couple the transducer to the thin sample using moderate to firm pressure. Press the [CAL] key again. A thickness reading will appear on the display. Keep the transducer coupled to the material. Ifthe LOS marker remains off, in approximately 2seconds a marker flag wil jump from MEAS to ZERO on the display, indicating zero calibration. Remove the transducer from the sample. The thickness value will remain on the display. Using the [UP] or [DOWN] slewing key, change the displayed number until it corresponds to the known thickness of the sample. Press the [MEAS] key to finalize the calibration. The gage is now calibrated for use on the material on which it was set up, over the thickness range represented by the test samples, with the transducer used for the calibr procedure, You may now "LOCK" the keyboard if desired and/or proceed with measurements nae.) Alternately, it 's possible to manually override the automatic velocity/zer0 caliration sequencing described in Steps3and6. After entering the calibration mode by pressing the [CAL] key, you may press either the [VEL] or [ZERO] key (LOS marker must be off) to go directly to velocity or zero calibration. ) PAGES3 MODEL 22 910-0198 10/30/90 IL, Velocity Calibration Only ‘This procedure may be used when the gage has been calibrated for a particular transducer/material combination, an 10w to be used ona different material wth a different sound velocity but using the same transducer. The procedure requires a single piece of the sample material of known thickness, preferably near or beyond the upper range of thickness to be measured. Step 1: Step 2: Step3: Step 4: Step 5: ‘Turn the gage on. The MEAS and LOS markers should be on. Ifthe LOCK symbol is on, unlock the Keyboard by pressing both slewing keys simulta- neously. Put a drop of liquid couplant on the surface of the sample, and couple the transducer to the sample, using moderate to firm pressure. A thickness reading stould appear on the display. The LOS marker should go off. Keep the transducer coupled to the material. Press the [CAL] key and observe a marker flag at the CAL location on the display. Ifthe LOS marker remains off in appri jump from MEAS to VEL on the display indicating velocity calibrati Remove the transducer from the sample. The thickness value the display. Using the [UP] or [DOWN] slewing key, change the displayed number until it corresponds to the known thickness of the sample, Press the [MEAS] key to finalize the calibration. The gage is now calibrated for use on the matesial on which it was set up, with the transducer used for the calibration. The keyboard may now be locked, if desired and/or measure- ments may be taken Alternately, ifthe sound velocity of the test material is known, that velocity may be entered directly. ‘The following procedure is used to enter a known velocity, Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: ‘Turn the unit on and press the [VEL] key. The VEL marker will go on. The gage will display the sound velocity to which itis presently calibrated. Using the [UP] or (DOWN] slewing key, change the displayed velocity tothe desired number. Press the [MEAS] key. The new velocity is now entered into the gage. MODEL 2 PAGE 44 10/30/90 910-0198 MIL Zero Calibration Only This procedure may be used when the gage has been calibrated for a particular transducer/material ‘combination, and the transducer is changed while the test material remains the same. Note that in ‘many cases, for optimum performance, itis necessary to do some internal recalibration according toprocedures described in Section 6 when the type of transducer used withthe Model22is changed. ‘The procedure requiresa piece of the sample material of known thickness, preferably near the lower cend of the desired measurement range, but not below the gage’s minimum measurement limit Step 1: Turn the gage on. The MEAS and LOS markers should be on. Ifthe LOCK symbolis on, unlockthe keyboard by pressing both slewing keys simultancous- ly. Puta drop of liquid couplant on the surface of the sample and couple the transducer to the sample using moderate to firm pressure. A thickness reading should appear on the display. The LOS marker should go off. Step2: Keep the transducsr coupled to the material. Press the [CAL] key and ‘observe a marker flag at the CAL location on the display. Step3: Press the [ZERO] key immediately (the LOS marker must be off), and ‘observe a marker flag at the ZERO location on the display. Remove the transducer from the sample. A thickness value will remain on the display. IF ‘you wait longer than a few seconds between steps and 3, the gage will switch itself tothe velocity calibration mode. Pressing the [ZERO] key immediately overrides this NOTE: Iftoo much time elapsed before the [ZERO] key was pressed and the gage automatically switched into the VEL calibration mode, a VELOCITY and ZERO calibration has to be performed. Refer to Section 4.2 category I (Velocity and Zero Calibration). Step 4: Using the [UP] or [DOWN] slewing key, change the displayed number until it corresponds to the known thickness of the sample. Step 5: Press the [MEAS] key to finalize the calibration. The gage is now zero calibrated for the transducer in use. The keyboard may now be locked, if desired and/or measurements fhay be made, Alternately, if the zero offset number for a particular transducer is known, it may be entered directly. To determine the zero number for a given transducer, calibrate the gage according to the procedure in Paragraph I or III above, and then press the [ZERO] key to read the zero offset ‘number. Record this number for each probe to be used for future reference. When using the High Resolution (0.0001" or 0.001mm) the same transducer cable length must be used in order to use the same zero offset number recorded for each probe. If, for any reason, cables longer than 10 ft. (approximately 3M) are used at 0.001 in, (0.01mm) resolution, the ZERO should be recalibrated. PAGES MODEL 2 910-0198 10/3090 To enter a known zero offset number, use this procedure: Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: ‘Turn the gage on and press the [ZERO] key (keyboard must be unlocked). ‘The gage will displaythe zero offset number to which itis presently calibrated and the zero marker will be on. Using the [UP] or [DOWN] slewing key, change the displayed zero offset number to the desired valu. Press the [MEAS] key. The new zero offset is now entered into the gage. The keyboard may be locked, if desired, and/or measurements may be made. 4.3 DIFFERENTIAL MEASUREMENT ‘The Model 22 series gages can display a thickness measurement as the difference between the ‘measured value and a preset nominal value (ic. Differential Measurement Value = Measured ‘Thickness - Differential Setpoint). The resolution of this differential measurement will be the same as the selected thickness resolution. To make a differential measurement: Step 1: Step 2: Step3: Step 4 Step 5: ‘Turn the gage on and calibrate it for sound velocity and zero offset according to one of the above procedures. Press the [DIFF] key. A marker flag will point to the DIFF location, and a thickness value equal to the differential setpoint last used will appear on the display. If desired, using the [UP] or [DOWN] slewing key, change the display to read the number that will be the new basis for the differential measurement (the nominal or setpoint thickness reading to which others will be compared). Press the [MEAS] key and observe that both the MEAS and DIFF markers are on. Now, all measured thicknesses will be expressed as the difference between the measured value and the selected reference or setpoint value. Toreturntothe normal measurement mode, pressthe [DIFF] key again. Note that the differential setpoint value will be automaticaly saved for future use. MODEL 2 PAGE 46 1030/90 aa Er. l 910-0198 DISPLAY fda, 4-4 4d When ZERO calibration is performed, if the calculated ZERO OFFSET VALUE is greater than 320 counts, the unit will display "Er-1" for a few seconds, beep two times, and then return tothe MEAS mode with the original zero calibration value. This isa builtin protection against grossly erroneous ZERO values that can result if a test block that is below the minimum ‘measurement range if used for the ZERO calibration, When VELOCITY calibration is performed, ifthe calculated VELOCITY VALUE is out of she limits (0.0300in,iS

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