Multigauge 3000 Underwater Thickness Gauge User Manual
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1. 6 2 Intelligent Probe Recognition IPR All probes also have IPR Intelligent Probe Recognition IPR transmits data from the probe to the gauge so that it is instantly recognised This includes data such as the probe serial number frequency size and the unique signature of the probe The gauge uses this information to automatically adjust settings to achieve the best performance When a probe is connected the display will show ProbE 2 25 P13 depending on the probe that has been connected 6 3 Probe Selection Table 2 25 MHz 3 5 MHz Measuring Range 3 250mm 2 150 mm 1 50mm 0 120 to 10 0 080 to 6 0 040 to 2 Diameters Available P 13 mm 0 5 amp 7 Suitable for Most thickness Will measure relatively Ideal for measuring gauging applications thin metal which is thin metal in relatively Works particularly well corroded Normally good condition Not on heavy corrosion used only if measuring advisable to use as especially the 19 mm down to 2 mm is of the main probe probe importance Page 11 Tritex Mulitgauge 3000 UW Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge www tritexndt com 6 4 Probe Membranes All probes are fitted with protective membranes to help prolong the life of the probe The membranes also provide a flexible interface which acts as an aid when working on rough surfaces Membrane wear should be monitored and checked at regular intervals Normal Temperature Membranes Standard memb2. Warning Never use a probe without a membrane fitted 6 6 Care of Probes All probes should be treated with respect When taking measurements they should not be scraped or dragged along the surface Although the membranes will protect the probe against everyday wear and tear they will not protect against rough treatment and misuse Warning Never try to repair a probe or try to remove scratches from the face of the probe This may result in further damage Always return it to Tritex NDT for investigation and possible repair Page 13 Tritex Mulitgauge 3000 UW Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge www tritexndt com 7 Navigating the Menus 7 1 Entering the Menus i First gain access to the control panel 8 by unscrewing the End Cap 7 from the gauge ii Press the MENU button 10 on the control panel iii The display will show the first menu item CAL iv To navigate the menu use the MENU button 10 v After scrolling through once the gauge will return to measurement mode 7 2 Navigation Table Calibration Resolution Back to measurement mode Page 14 Tritex Mulitgauge 3000 UW Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge www tritexndt com 7 3 Setting the Calibration The gauge should be calibrated to the type of material that is being measured This is because all materials have different velocity of sound properties There are two methods of changing the calibration Either adjust the veloc
3. Single Crystal Soft Faced Probe Options Probe Sizes 13 mm 0 5 13 mm 0 5 Display Depth Rating Red 4 character seven segment LED 500 Metres Battery 1 x Rechargeable 7 2V 2 3Ah NiMH battery pack Battery Life 55 Hours continuous use 235mm x 80mm 9 25 X 3 15 10 C to 50 C 14 F to 122 F 10 C to 60 C 14 F to 140 F Page 3 Tritex Mulitgauge 3000 UW Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge www tritexndt com 2 Kit Contents Key 1 Nose Cone 2 Membrane Oil 3 Test Block 4 Membranes Key 5 Gauge Body 6 Molykote Grease 7 Charger 8 Probe 9 Spare Battery 10 Charger Lead Other Accessories Screws onto the gauge body pg 7 15 ml The 15 mm test block is used to test the performance and serviceability of the gauge See page 13 for fitting instructions Pack of 10 supplied See page 6 for further details Applied to the O rings to ensure water tightness pg 7 Fast charges in approximately 2 hours pg 10 See page 11 for further details Optional Extra One battery is supplied fitted in the gauge Supplied as either UK USA or European plug types Nose cone release bar O rings front and back manual calibration certificate and 3 year warranty certificate Page 4 Tritex Mulitgauge 3000 UW Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge www tritexndt com 3 Getting Started 3 1 Quick Start Guide Following is a quick start guide to help you
4. ENU button 10 the gauge will display StorEd and return to the measurement mode Page 17 Tritex Mulitgauge 3000 UW Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge www tritexndt com 8 Using the Mulitgauge 3000 UW 8 1 How Triple Echo Works All Ultrasonic Thickness Gauges should be calibrated to the velocity of sound of the material being measured Coatings have a different velocity of sound than metal and it is important they are not included in the measurement Triple echo ensures all coatings are completely eliminated from the measurement How it works A transmitted ultrasound pulse travels though both the coating and the metal and reflects from the back wall The returned echo then reverberates within the metal with only a small portion of the echo travelling back through the coating each time The timing between the small echoes gives us the timing of the echoes within the metal which relate to the metal thickness The returned echoes need not be consecutive as the gauge will interpret them automatically and calculate the thickness A minimum of three echoes is checked each time This is referred to as the Automatic Measurement Verification System AMVS Probe ss Metal Timing 1 Timing 2 Timing 3 Page 18 Tritex Mulitgauge 3000 UW Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge www tritexndt com 8 2 Echo Strength Indicator The gauge will display a series of flashing bars to indicate the strength of the returning echoes T
5. Standing readings are displayed when not measuring 21 9 5 Gauge measures correctly on steel test block but not on material under test 22 10 General Information 23 10 1 Safety 23 10 2 RoHS 23 10 3 WEEE Disposal Instructions 23 10 4 Cleaning 24 10 5 Warranty 24 10 6 Service amp Repair 25 11 Contact Information 26 Page 2 Tritex Mulitgauge 3000 UW Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge www tritexndt com 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Tritex Multigauge 3000 Underwater Gauge We are sure that the gauge will give you many years of reliable use To ensure that you can gain maximum benefit from the gauge please read this manual carefully The Multigauge 3000 Underwater Gauge is a simple robust ultrasonic thickness gauge designed for most common underwater thickness gauging applications The gauge is pressure tested to 500m and has the option to transfer measurements to the surface to be displayed on a topside repeater with the simple addition of a replacement end cap The gauge is durable and extremely easy to use 1 1 Mulitgauge 3000 Underwater Specification Table Sound Velocity Range From 1000 m s to 8000 m s 0 0394 in us to 0 3150 in us 2 25 MHz 3 5 MHz 5 MHz 3 250 mm 2 150 mm 1 50 mm Probe Measurement Range 0 120 to 10 0 080 to 6 0 040 to 2 13 mm 0 5 amp 19 mm 0 75 Resolution 0 1 mm 0 005 or 0 05 mm 0 002 Accuracy 0 1 mm 0 005 or 0 05 mm 0 002
6. Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge Multigauge 3000 Underwater Thickness Gauge User Manual loa 2 5 simple accurate robust www tritexndt com Tritex Mulitgauge 3000 UW Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge www tritexndt com 1 Introduction 3 1 1 Mulitgauge 3000 UW Specification table 3 2 Kit Contents a A 3 Getting Started 3 1 Quick Start Guide 4 Getting to know your Multigauge 3000 UW 6 4 1 Assembly 7 4 2 Disassembly 7 4 3 Switching the Gauge On 8 4 4 Switching the Gauge Off 8 4 5 Automatic Shutoff 8 4 6 Lanyard Attachment Ring 8 5 Battery 9 5 1 Battery 9 5 2 Replacing the Battery 9 5 3 Low Battery Warning 10 5 4 Charging the Battery 10 6 Probes 11 6 1 Introduction 11 6 2 Intelligent Probe Recognition IPR 11 6 3 Probe Selection Table 11 6 4 Probe Membranes 12 6 5 Changing the Membrane 13 6 6 Care of Probes 13 7 Navigating the Menus 14 7 1 Entering the Menus 14 7 2 Navigation Table 14 7 3 Setting the Calibration 15 7 4 Velocity Table 16 7 5 Coating Plus 17 7 6 Setting the Resolution 17 TT Setting the Units 17 Page 1 Tritex sales 24 Issue 1 May 2008 Tritex Mulitgauge 3000 UW Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge www tritexndt com 8 pong the Mulitgauge 3000 UW 18 How Triple Echo Works 18 a Echo Strength Indicator 19 8 3 Precautions when Measuring 19 9 Help 21 9 1 Gauge fails to switch on 21 9 2 Difficult to obtain readings 21 9 3 Gauge displays up to three ascending bars 21 9 4
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8. cts in its construction Layered coatings cause reflections at the layer interface This seriously weakens the strength of the ultrasound and may prevent it from travelling all the way through The same applies to foreign objects which can deflect the ultrasound path or prevent the ultrasound from passing Q Some types of casting may cause problems for ultrasonic gauges Castings can contain foreign elements within their construction and they also have varying velocity of sound properties throughout their structure This may result in inaccurate measurements due to the inherent inconsistencies in the material Q Always ensure new membranes are correctly fitted prior to a dive Page 20 Tritex Mulitgauge 3000 UW Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge www tritexndt com 9 1 Gauge fails to switch on Check the battery is present and fully charged Recharge the battery see pg 10 The battery will not hold charge Replace the battery see pg 9 The ON OFF switch may be defective Return the gauge to Tritex NDT see pg 26 9 2 Difficult to obtain readings Check the gauge against the 15 mm test block If this works the problem is with the material supplied being measured see pg 19 Check the correct probe for the material being Select the correct probe see pg 11 measured has been selected Check the probe membrane is properly fitted Refit or replace the membrane see pg 13 with membrane oil applied and no trapped air presen
9. get a feel for the gauge without reading the entire manual For a more detailed explanation of each of these steps please read the full manual 1 10 11 Unscrew the probe knurled ring and apply a few drops of membrane oil to the face of the probe Pg 9 Screw the knurled ring back onto the probe ensuring no air has been trapped and the membrane is flat to the probe face Pg 9 Ensure the O rings are properly fitted to the probe nose cone with Molykote grease applied Pg 5 Screw the nose cone onto the main body so that it is fully seated and finger tight Ensure the O rings are properly fitted to the main body at the bottom of the gauge with Molykote grease applied Pg Screw the end cap onto the main body so that it is fully seated and finger tight Turn the gauge on using the ON OFF switch Pg 11 Apply a tiny amount of membrane oil or other suitable couplant to the test piece Place the probe onto the test piece A measurement will be displayed The gauge is now ready to take underwater Page 5 Tritex Mulitgauge 3000 UW Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge www tritexndt com 4 Getting to know your Mulitgauge 3000 UW Front Back Probe Nose Cone 3 Nose Cone Release Bar Hole 4 LED Display 1 ON OF Switch 2 Battery Compartment 5 Lanyard Attachment Ring 6 lt End Cap 7 Control Panel 8 Down Selection 9 Menu Button 10 Up Selection 11 Bat
10. he stronger the returning echoes are the more bars will be displayed 8 3 Precautions When Measuring 0 Check that the material has parallel front and back walls If the front and back walls are not parallel the ultrasound hitting the back wall will be deflected away from the face of the probe The probe will therefore not receive any echoes back Q The surface being measured should be free from organic growth dirt or debris It may be necessary to clean or brush the surface prior to taking measurements Couplant is not required underwater Water acts as a very good couplant between the probe and object being measured A membrane should be correctly fitted to the probe Place the probe firmly on the surface being measured to make good contact Do not remove protective coatings The gauge is designed to ignore these Ensure the coating is solidly adhered to the surface Triple echo will ignore coatings as long as they are solidly adhered to the surface If the coating has become loose or delaminated then air pockets will exist Remove debris from the probe face between measurements Sometimes it is necessary to rock the probe slightly and gently in order to obtain measurements This often helps the probe to receive echoes from the back wall Page 19 Tritex Mulitgauge 3000 UW Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge www tritexndt com UO Ensure the coating is not layered or does not contain foreign obje
11. ity of sound setting according the metal being measured or adjust the the gauge to a known thickness of metal Gauges are supplied with the calibration set to mild steel at approximately 5900 m s 0 2323 in us This may vary according to the properties of the supplied 15 mm test block material Note The calibration does not need to be reset each time the gauge is used The last setting will be remembered Calibrating the Velocity of Sound i Select CAL from the menu using the MENU button 10 Use the navigation table on pg 14 as a guide ii CAL and the current velocity setting will be displayed alternately iii Use the 11 and 9 buttons to adjust the velocity of sound to the the required new velocity iv Press the MENU button 10 the gauge will display rEADY and return to the measurement mode Calibrating to a Known Thickness i Select CAL from the menu using the MENU button 10 Use the navigation table on pg 14 as a guide ii CAL and the current velocity setting will be displayed alternately iii Place the probe on a piece of material of a known thickness such as the test block supplied with the kit iv CAL and the measurement will be displayed alternately v Adjust the measurement displayed to the known thickness using the 11 and 9 buttons vi Press the MENU button 10 the gauge will display rEADY and return to the
12. measurement mode Page 15 Tritex Mulitgauge 3000 UW Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge www tritexndt com 7 4 Velocity Table approximate values The given values are in certain cases strongly dependent on the alloy heat treatment manufacturing and processing and are therefore only approximate standard values They are given here as a guide only Reference Mathies Klaus 1998 Thickness Measurement with Ultrasound Berlin German Society of Nondestructive Testing Velocity Velocity m s in ps Aluminium 6200 6360 0 2441 0 2504 Rolled 6420 0 2528 Duraluminium 6320 0 2488 Steel Mild 5890 5960 0 2319 0 2346 Supplied Test Block 5900 approx 0 2323 approx Steel Stainless 5530 5790 0 2177 0 2280 10 Cr Ni 18 8 ann 5530 0 2177 Steel Tool C105 Annealed 5490 5960 0 2339 0 2346 C105 Hardened 5854 0 2305 Tin 3210 3320 0 1264 0 1307 5823 6260 0 2293 0 2465 3890 4210 0 1531 0 1657 Page 16 Tritex Mulitgauge 3000 UW Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge www tritexndt com 7 5 Coating Plus Coating Plus mode is used to measure metal thickness when thick coatings up to 20 mm exist Normal measurement mode will ignore coatings up to approximately 6 mm In both modes the actual thickness of coating that can be ignored depends on the type of coating i Select CoatinG PLUS from the menu using the MENU button 10 Use the navigation table on pg 14 as a guide ii Either CoatinG PLUS On or C
13. ntrol panel retaining ring holding the control panel in place ii Turn the gauge upside down and shake out the control panel It is attached to the gauge with a cable Alternatively connect the charger plug to the charger socket and gently pull the control panel out using the plug iii Remove the battery by giving a sharp tap on the side of the gauge whilst still holding it upside down Keep a hand cupped underneath to catch the battery iv Insert the new battery into the battery compartment with the connector going in first v Refit the control panel ensuring the cable is not kinked vi Refit the control panel retaining ring Note If the gauge is to be left unused for an extended period of time then it is advisable to remove the battery pack prior to storage Warning Do not use any other battery pack other than the one supplied Page 9 Tritex Mulitgauge 3000 UW Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge www tritexndt com 5 3 Low Battery Warning When the gauge is first turned on a series of lines indicate the remaining amount of charge in the battery as follows Display Description Full battery approximately 55 hours remaining Battery partly used approximately 35 hours remaining Battery partly used approximately 20 hours remaining Battery requires recharging When the battery becomes low the warning LO Bat is given in advance The battery should now be charged Otherwise after a short time the gauge will turn off au
14. oatinG PLUS OFF will be displayed depending on the current setting iii Use the 11 and 9 buttons to select the required setting between ON and OFF iv Press the MENU button 10 the gauge will display StorEd and return to the measurement mode Note Coating Plus mode should not be left on for all measurements The gauge will achieve a better performance on standard coatings with this function turned off 7 6 Setting the Resolution The resolution can be set between low 0 1 mm 0 005 and high 0 05 mm 0 002 i Select rES from the menu using the MENU button 10 Use the navigation table on pg 14 as a guide ii Either rES LO or rES HI will be displayed depending on the current setting iii Use the 11 and 9 buttons to select the required resolution between HI and LO iv Press the MENU button 10 the gauge will display StorEd and return to the measurement mode 7 7 Setting the Units Either metric mm or imperial inch units can be selected i Select UnitS from the menu using the MENU button 10 Use the navigation table on pg 14 as a guide ii Either UnitS EUrOPEAn or UnitS InchES will be displayed depending on the current setting iii Use the 11 and 9 buttons to select the required units between Euro metric and Inch imperial iv Press the M
15. objects in its construction Some types of casting may cause problems for See pg 20 Precautions When Measuring ultrasonic gauges Page 22 Tritex Mulitgauge 3000 UW Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge www tritexndt com 10 General Information 10 1 Safety Only use the battery pack supplied with the kit Only use the battery charger supplied with the kit Do not attempt to charge the battery with any other charger Do not submerge the gauge in water unless the gauge has been correctly assembled see page 7 Do not open the gauge body other than to change the batteries Always return the gauge for repair Never dispose of battery pack in a fire There is a serious risk of explosion and or the release of highly toxic chemicals Do not expose to direct sunlight for extended periods of time 10 2 RoHS New legislation to help safeguard the environment has been introduced to ensure companies act responsibly Tritex products are fully ROHS compliant which means that we do not use hazardous substances and materials at any stage of manufacture Lead cadmium mercury and other such materials used in electronic equipment are not present in Tritex products RoHS compliance is already law in the United Kingdom and European Union and will soon be adopted in other countries seeking to protect the planet for future generations At Tritex we are aware of our corporate social responsibility towards all our stakeholders We take pride in our wo
16. pressed or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose The customer should not attempt any repair as this will void the warranty Tritex shall not be liable for collateral or consequential damage of any kind from either the use or the interpretation of the results from the equipment Page 24 Tritex Mulitgauge 3000 UW Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge www tritexndt com 10 6 Service amp Repair A full manufacturer s factory repair service is available from Tritex NDT Priority is given to customer repairs so the gauge can be returned ready for action in the shortest possible time The complete kit should be returned to Tritex direct or through your local agent Before you return your gauge Check through the troubleshooting guide on page 21 If this does not solve the problem we can sometimes give advice over the phone When returning the gauge If after troubleshooting the gauge is still faulty you will need to return your gauge for repair Please package the complete kit in a suitable protective container and return to us at the address on page 26 Please include your contact details including name address e mail and phone number along with a brief description of the problem Page 25 Tritex Mulitgauge 3000 UW Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge www tritexndt com 11 Contact Information Telephone 44 0 1305 257160 Facsimile 44 0 1305 259573 E mail S
17. ranes allow measurements to be taken on hot surfaces up to a maximum of 70 C 158 F High Temperature Membranes Teflon membranes are available for measurements on hotter surfaces In this case measurements can be taken on surfaces up to 150 C 302 F Care should be taken that the probe does not overheat The probe should be allowed to cool down in between each measurement A high temperature ultrasonic gel is advised for this application Page 12 Tritex Mulitgauge 3000 UW Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge www tritexndt com 6 5 Changing the Membrane Knurled Ring 1 Membrane 2 Retaining Ring 3 Probe 4 Membrane Membrane Key 5 Oil 6 i Unscrew the knurled ring 1 from the probe 4 ii Using the membrane key 5 remove the retaining ring 3 from inside the knurled ring 1 iii Push the old membrane 2 out from the front iv Fit anew membrane 2 from the back and push it down until it locates in the groove on the inside front edge v Refit the retaining ring 3 and secure it in place using the membrane key 5 vi Place a few drops of membrane oil 6 onto the face of the probe 4 Do not use too much vii Screw the knurled ring 1 back onto the probe 4 whilst applying pressure on the membrane 2 with the thumb to expel any air from behind the membrane Note Do not apply too much membrane oil underneath the membrane Once fitted the membrane should be flat with no air bubbles trapped behind
18. rk and our environment 10 3 WEEE Disposal Instructions Do not dispose of this device with unsorted waste Improper disposal may be harmful to the environment Please refer to your local waste authority for information on return and collection schemes in your area Otherwise return the product to Tritex NDT for safe disposal Page 23 Tritex Mulitgauge 3000 UW Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge www tritexndt com 10 4 Cleaning Clean the gauge using a mild detergent a damp not wet cloth or an anti static wipe Never use abrasives solvents or other cleaning products as this will damage the instrument Do not soak the gauge with water or other liquids when un assembled 10 5 Warranty Tritex products are guaranteed against defects in material and or workmanship for a period of 3 years from date of delivery Any equipment that may be defective should be returned carriage paid direct to Tritex or to their approved local distributor who will at their discretion repair or replace equipment that proves to be defective during the warranty period This warranty includes parts labour and return at no charge Repairs due to abuse of the equipment accident fair wear and tear and use of non approved third party hardware is not covered by this warranty Probe warranty is limited to 1 year Rechargeable battery pack warranty is limited to defects and workmanship only for 1 year Failing to hold a charge is not covered No other warranty is ex
19. t Check the probe O ring is in the correct Re fit and re connect as necessary see pg 7 position and the nose cone is properly fitted Check the serviceability of the probe and lead Contact Tritex NDT for replacement items see pg 26 Check the serviceability of the gauge Return the gauge to Tritex NDT see pg 26 9 3 Gauge displays up to three ascending bars Not all echoes received are equal The gauge Move or rock the probe slightly until all echoes has Automatic Measurement Verification are received see pg 19 System AMVS 9 4 Standing readings are displayed when not measuring Excessive membrane oil under membrane Refit or replace the membrane see pg 13 Page 21 Tritex Mulitgauge 3000 UW Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge www tritexndt com 9 5 Gauge measures correctly on steel test block but not on the material under test Check the material is not too thin for the Select the correct probe see pg 11 frequency of the probe being measured Check that the material has parallel front and See pg 19 Precautions When Measuring back walls Ensure plenty of ultrasonic gel is used between See pg 19 Precautions When Measuring the probe and the material to eliminate any air pockets when measuring above water Ensure the coating is solidly adhered to the See pg 19 Precautions When Measuring surface Ensure the coating is not layered or contains See pg 20 Precautions When Measuring foreign
20. t into the gauge pg 15 Battery levels pg 10 ProbE 2 25 P13 The current probe connected to the gauge pg 11 iii One or two flashing bars will indicate that the gauge is ready to measure Note 1 If no probe is connected when the gauge is turned on the display will show no ProbE See page 17 for further details Note 2 lf a probe other than a Tritex probe is attached before switching on then the gauge will display SELECt 2 25 P13 See manual selection on page 16 for further details 4 4 Switching the Gauge Off i To switch the gauge off slide the ON OFF switch 2 forward and release ii After a few seconds the gauge will display byE byE and turn off 4 5 Automatic Shutoff The gauge will automatically shut off after 10 minutes of inactivity to save battery power 4 6 Lanyard Attachment Ring The lanyard attachment ring can be used to connect the gauge to the diver to prevent loss of the gauge during a dive Page 8 Tritex Mulitgauge 3000 UW Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge www tritexndt com 5 Battery 5 1 Battery The Multigauge 3000 Underwater Gauge uses a rechargeable 7 2V 2 3Ah NiMH battery pack supplied with the kit The battery pack should not need to be removed unless faulty The battery is located behind the control panel at the bottom of the gauge eci Control Panel 8 Battery Compartment Battery Pack with Control Panel removed 5 2 Replacing the Battery i Remove the co
21. tery Charger Connector 12 Surface Display Unit Connector 13 Page 6 Tritex Mulitgauge 3000 UW Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge www tritexndt com 4 1 Assembly To assemble the gauge for use Note O rings must be fitted in the correct positions with Molykote grease applied each time before the gauge is assembled End cap 7 Back O Rings Front O Ring Nose Cone 3 2 off 1 off i Fit new front and back O rings into the grooves on the nose cone 3 and gauge body in the positions shown above ii Apply a thin coat of Molykote grease onto the fitted O rings iii Fit the probe to the gauge by screwing the nose cone 3 onto the gauge being careful not to cross the threads The nose cone 3 should only be finger tight with no gaps apparent iv Screw the end cap 7 onto the gauge body The end cap 7 should only be finger tight with no gaps apparent v Turn the gauge ON by sliding the ON OFF switch 2 forward 4 2 Disassembly After a dive the nose cone 3 may become tight Use the nose cone release bar supplied with the kit to help unscrew the nose cone 3 Page 7 Tritex Mulitgauge 3000 UW Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge www tritexndt com 4 3 Switching the Gauge On i To switch the gauge on slide the ON OFF switch 2 forward and release ii The gauge will display the following sequence Display Description HELLO Greeting 5920 The current velocity se
22. tomatically 5 4 Charging the Battery i Remove the end cap 7 to allow access to the control panel 8 ii Connect the charger lead to the socket marked Charge on the control panel iii Plug the charger into a suitable wall socket iv A yellow light will show for the first 10 seconds during initialisation Then an orange light will show during charging followed by an alternating green and yellow light during the trickle charge at the end v The battery will charge in approximately 2 hours and will then be ready for use A solid green light on the charger indicates a fully charged battery Note A list of charger conditions is printed on the charger Note The gauge and battery may feel warm to the touch during charging This is normal Note The charger will automatically switch between 110v and 220v Warning Do not use any other battery charger other than the one Supplied Page 10 Tritex Mulitgauge 3000 UW Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge www tritexndt com 6 1 Introduction All probes used with Tritex Multigauges are single crystal soft faced probes The table below identifies the different probe options and which probe is the most suitable for different applications All probes are colour coded to help identify their frequency The single crystal means that measurements are taken using a straight path of ultrasound giving perfect linearity throughout the measuring range The probes are not affected by V beam error
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