EPOCH 1000 Series Procedure

Phase Array Straight Beam Calibration

 Required Items

 Transducer and Wedge  Couplant

– 5L16-A10P-P-2.5-OM – Couplant B
– SA10P-0L – Couplant D (Gel)

 Test Blocks
– 2214E 1018 Step Block (0.1” ~ 0.5”)
– IIW Type 1 Reference Block
 Calibration Types – Three types of calibration to be performed to
attain accurate distance and amplitude measurements across all focal
laws.
– Velocity
» Allows for proper calibration of the velocity of the sound within the test material
» (Can be done with a single reflector of known depth, or a single reflector of
known sound path)

– Wedge Delay
» Allows for proper correction of the delay between the electronic firing of the
transducer and the point in time when the sound beam enters the test piece
» Compare to the single element zero offset calibration, the phase array portion
does a zero offset for each focal law, and dynamically apply them to the digital
measurements of the unit.

– Sensitivity (Gain)
» Allows for proper correction of variations in system sensitivity to a particular
reflector across all focal laws.
» Essentially establishes a reference gain for every focal law in the angular
coverage area.
» Ensures that the amplitude of a given reflector appears at the same screen
height regardless of the angle (focal law) used to inspect that reflector.
 Probe and Focal Law Setup

– Plug in Probe
» Probe ID automatically recognizes
5L16-A10P transducer

– Select Wedge ID from available list

» Select the SA10P-0L for this
example

– Verify desired focal law settings

» Default is -30 to +30 sweep at 1
degree increments for this
example

– Press [ESC] when finished to return to

live screen Probe identification and wedge selection page
 Adjust Parameters for Straight Beam Calibration
– The automatic probe recognition ability sets up the majority of the basic set
ups prior to calibration. Additional parameters requires adjusting for specific
calibrations.

– Press the [dB] key and adjust the

gain value using the knob.
» For our example 12dB should
be sufficient

– Press the [Range] key and use the

knob to adjust the range to 1.5
inches.

– Press the [Angle] key and use the

knob to adjust the angle to 0
degrees.

Basic parameter adjustments for calibrations

 Calibrating for Velocity

• Instructions:
1. Couple the Probe on to the 2nd step
of the step block.

2. Press the [Gate] key and adjust the

G1Start value so the first reflection
crosses the gate. Couple probe on the 2 nd step of step block

* A cursor on the gate will indicate the

reflection it is measuring

3. Press the [2nd F] and the [Gate] key

to use the Auto XX% function to
adjust the reflection to the desired
screen height.

4. Under the PA Cal menu select

Depth 1.

5. Using the knob, adjust the known

depth value to be 0.200 inches, and
press the [Check] key to continue. Zero Cal using 0.200” step thickness
 Calibrating for Velocity Cont.
6. Couple the Probe on to the 5th step of
the step block.

7. Press the [Gate] key and adjust the

G1Start value so the first reflection
crosses the gate.
* A cursor on the gate will indicate the
reflection it is measuring
Couple probe on the 5th step of step block
8. Press the [2nd F] and the [Gate] key to
use the Auto XX% function to adjust
the reflection to the desired screen
height.

9. Under the PA Cal menu select Depth

2.

10. Using the knob, adjust the known

depth value to be 0.500 inches, and
press the [Check] key to Calculate the
Velocity and complete the calibration .

Zero Cal using 0.500” step thickness

 Calibrating for the Wedge Delay
– Can be calculated with a discrete reflector, such as a side drill hole or a back wall

• Instructions
1. Using the [Range] key, set the range
to 2 inches

2. Using the [Angle] key, set the angle

Place probe above the 0.600” side drill hole
to 0 degrees

3. Under the menu adjust the

Calibration to CAL Zero and the Cal
Mode to Depth

4. Couple the probe so the Beam index

point is directed at the 0.600 inch
side drill hole.

5. Position the Gate over the side drill

hole reflection.

Zero Calibration screen set up

 Calibrating for Wedge Delay Cont.

6. Press the [Gate] key and the Right

arrow key to access the G1Width
parameter, and use the knob to adjust
this value.
★ TIP: Gate start and width should be
positioned so that the measurement
from the SDH can be acquired for
every focal law

7. Press [Peak Mem] key to peak up the

signal. (Should be centered to your probe) Move probe back and forth to make sure G1Width is large enough

8. Use the Auto XX% feature to increase the

signal to the desired screen height.

9. Under the menu select start. (A dialog

box will appear asking for the Zero Cal
value.

10. Adjust the value to the 0.600 inches and

press the [Check] key to begin acquiring
data.
Cal zero is set to 0.600” for depth of side drill hole
 Zero Offset Calibration (cont.) Acquiring Focal Law Data
In place of the A-Scan, a line appears that represents the thickness
measurement acquired from each focal law. When calibrated, this line
should be a straight line showing that the thickness measurement for
the given reflector is equal to the known depth of the reflector for each
focal law.

Acquiring focal law data screen

 Zero Offset Calibration (cont.) Acquiring Focal Law Data

• Instructions
1. Move the probe over the side drilled
hole to acquire un-calibrated thickness
data across all focal laws

★ TIP: For the most accurate curve:

Move the probe slowly. Use a
guide to avoid skew. Make multiple
passes over reflector

2. Press to finish
acquiring data and
complete the Zero Offset
Calibration

★ NOTE: The wedge delay indication

must not leave the gated region or
become saturated for any focal law

Move Probe back and forth until all focal laws data are stored ★ NOTE: Use the Erase button to
delete the curve and start again
 Calibrating for Sensitivity
– Can be calculated with a discrete reflector, such as a side drill hole or a back wall

• Instructions
1. Using the [Range] key, set the range
to 2 inches

2. Using the [Angle] key, set the angle

Place probe above the 0.600” side drill hole
to 0 degrees

3. Under the menu adjust the

Calibration to CAL Gain and the Cal
Mode to Depth

4. Couple the probe so the Beam index

point is directed at the 0.600 inch
side drill hole.

5. Position the Gate over the side drill

hole reflection.

Sensitivity Calibration screen set up

 Calibrating for Sensitivity Cont.

6. Press the [Gate] key and the Right

arrow key to access the G1Width
parameter, and use the knob to adjust
this value.
★ TIP: Gate start and width should be
positioned so that the measurement
from the SDH can be acquired for
every focal law

7. Press [Peak Mem] key to peak up the Move probe back and forth to make sure G1Width is large enough
signal. (Should be centered to your probe)

8. Use the Auto XX% feature to increase the

signal to the desired screen height.

9. Under the menu select Add.

Select Add to being gain sensitivity data collection

 Calibrating for Sensitivity
• Instructions

1. Move the probe over the

side drilled hole to acquire
un-calibrated thickness
data across all focal laws

★ TIP: For the most accurate

curve: Move the probe
slowly. Use a guide to avoid
skew. Make multiple passes
over reflector
2. Press to finish
acquiring data and
complete the Zero Offset
Calibration.
★ NOTE: The wedge delay indication must not leave the
gated region or become saturated for any focal law

★ NOTE: Use the Erase button to delete the curve and

start again
 Calibration Complete!
• Verify calibrated distances and sensitivity by switching between 45, 60 and 70
degree focal laws.

• Instrument will display

0CAL and TVG flags
indicate that Zero and Gain
calibrations have been
performed and are being
applied (Active).

Sensitivity calibration completed, may begin inspection