Chapter 9.

DGS in Phased Array Mode

9.6.3 DGS Material Attenuation Menu

The material attenuation menu allows the user to specify corrections that apply to the test material.

The two parameters of this menu are:

• TEST ATTEN

• dBA TRANS CORR

Test Attenuation
This parameter specifies the attenuation of the test material in dB/m or db/in. The range extends from 0.0 to 100.0 dB/
m in 0.1 dB steps. This parameter may be changed at any time, and will recalculate the DGS curve displayed in order to
consider the influence of the material's attenuation. The default value is 0.0 dB/m.

Transfer Correction
This parameter allows for corrections to the gain to compensate for coupling conditions and other factors that effect
gain in the test material.The dynamic range of the amplifier and the current gain value of the instrument limit the range
of the analog gain values. Resolution is in 0.2 dB steps. This parameter may be changed at any time, and will change
the instrument's gain correspondingly, but keeps the position of the DGS curve unchanged. The default value is 0.0 dB.

When transfer correction is not 0.0 dB, the “T” version of the DGS icon will be displayed in the icon line and its color
will contrast against the background. (See “DGS Icon” on page 186.).

DGS Offsets Menu

Offset curves will be drawn only in the A-Scan view mode. The offset curve will be drawn only on the A-scan window,
offset from the active DGS reference curve.

The Offsets menu allows the user to turn off and on and set the value of offset lines from the reference curve. The four
parameters of this menu are:

• OFFSET 1
• OFFSET 2
• OFFSET 3
• OFFSET 4
You can use the knob to change each offset's value across the supported range. The value of 0.0 is displayed as OFF. To
set the offset value to OFF, press and hold the parameter select button for 3 seconds.

When the offset value is on, a numeric gain value is displayed in signed dB units. The user may change the gain value
across the range of -24.0 dB to +24.0 dB in 0.5 dB steps. The default value for all offsets is OFF.

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