Chapter 9.

DGS in Phased Array Mode

Chapter 9. DGS in Phased Array Mode

For Phasor XS users, Distance Gain Sizing (DGS) evaluation in phased array is a custom application supported through
the use of specific POP files programmed into the Phasor or into specific dialog probes. To support this application, the
Phasor XS must include a “Custom” option. To determine if the option is enabled on your instrument, look for the entry
“PA-DGS” on the startup splash screen.

Note: For a basic explanation of DGS, refer to Section 5.l4.

9.1 Setting Up DGS Evaluation

To perform DGS evaluation:

1. From the Welcome menu, select CUSTOM (on startup or by pressing the MODE SELECT key ).
2. At the custom file load menu, select and load the DGS setup file that is programmed into the dialog probe.
When the user loads a PA DGS setup file (from the dialog probe only):

• The instrument will load the PROBEDEF.SYS file to set the probe-specific information (probe part number,
serial number, frequency, number of elements, etc.) into the probe parameters. The software thus ensures that the
probe part number and serial number are properly configured.
• The instrument will not verify that the probe part number of the setup file matches that of the PROBEDEF.SYS.
The user must maintain proper setup files with dialog probes.
• The instrument will not load the PROBEDEF.SYS file when loading a POP file from the SD card. The user can
manually load the PROBEDEF.SYS file by navigating to the PROBEPRB DAT menu and choosing the
DIALOG PROBE LOAD DEF action.
If you selected an existing DGS setup file, you can begin calibration and measurement.

If you have selected a new setup, the instrument will initialize all settings and provide the full angle range as
programmed into the PROBEDEF.SYS file. You must adjust the range, gates, etc. for the desired inspection. You may
also choose a different angle range for the sector scan, with restrictions (described later).

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