6.0 ULTRASONIC INSPECTION SYSTEM CALIBRATION 6.1 In addition to the annual UT equipment certification/qualification, periodical calibration or standardization is required to verify UT equipment is performing as intended to its day-to-day Usage. For angle beam application, the following key parameters shall be checked 6.1.1 Verify the Beam Index Point (BIP) - Position UT probe toward the large curve on the lIW-type reference block, set proper range in the instrument to ensure the signal from the large curve is displayed. As illustrated in Figure 2, scan the transducer back and forth to peak the large curve signal. The point on the transducer wedge aligning with the radius line on the calibration block (dash line) is the beam index/entry point. ee Figure 2 - Verify Beam Index Point Figure 3- Verify Beam Angle 6.1.2 Verity the Beam Angle - As illustrated in Figure 3, position the transducer toward the large circle on the IIW-type reference block: set proper range in the instrument to ensure the ‘signal from the large circle is displayed. Scan the transducer back and forth to peak the signal ‘The angle marked on the reference block inline with the transducer BIP is the actual beam angle. The beam angle tolerance shall be less than #2°. Depending on the beam angle and the type of reference biock, other techniques recognized by related industrial standards may be used. The BIP (6.1) and beam angle shall be verified at the beginning of each shift or every 8 hours, 6.1.3. Calibrate Distance - To ensure the accuracy of locating weld discontinuities, the distance shall be calibrated through the entire sound path to be used during the specific examination. Large curve on the IIW-type reference biock is commonly used for distance calibration in angle beam applications. As illustrated in Figure 4, position UT probe toward the large curve, set proper range in the instrument to ensure the 2° reflection from the large curve can be displayed. To obtain meaningful readings, other instrument settings, such as probe angle, testing material (mild steel), gate and gain level shall be properly selected. Step 1: adjust wedge/probe delay (the instrument menu/function may different) to attain the correct sound path reading for the 1% reflection (100 mm for type-II IW hlack) Step 2° check the sound path reading for the 2 reflection, if needed, slightly adjust material velocity (shear wave) to attain the correct reading for the 2 reflection (200 mm for type Il IIW block). Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until acceptable readings (20.5 mm) for both reflections are achieved. Other techniques recognized by related industrial standards may be used