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1. when setting up similar scans for multiple transducers The Scan Configuration Editor This section describes each feature or control on all of the tabs grouped in the Scan Configuration Editor The Setup Tab The Setup tab is used to specify what type of optional transducer characterization scans Winspect will perform Check boxes to indicate your choices Transducer Characterization 4 Setup Axes x sections Options Ball Target Reports Select Transducer Setup Options Use flat target for axial profile Perform Transverse amp beam profile C Scan Perform Transverse beam profile C Scan Perform beam spot C Scan Pertormn Flaw Characterization Enable automatic report generation UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 2002 E Use flat target enables you to use a flat target ad jacent to the ball target for axial profiling Check this box and click on the Apply button This will create an additional tab for specifying the flat target options Perform Transverse X Y beam profile C Scan Winspect will perform a C scan using the axial and the X or Y transverse axes Check any of these boxes and click on the Apply button to add the C scans tab to the setup window Perform beam spot C Scan Perform a C scan using both X and Y transverse axes The Z Axis is at focus during this scan Check this box and click on the Apply button to add the C scans tab to the setup window Perform Flaw Character2. WINSPECT Transducer Characterization User s Guide Version 5 5 1 build 12 or later UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc support utex com Winspect Transducer Characterization User s Guide Table of Contents and Introduction Contents NTO QU CHORD RP EE ER RE PT iii CHAPTER 1 Getting Started a 5 How Winspect Transducer Characterization Works sscssscccensccnenssecennnecensnnenenensnenenssenens 5 BEIO VOU DOOI a A E EEA 5 Quick Reference 6 Easy steps to characterizing your transducet 1 c11scccennseccennnesens 6 Sample WOKS PACE ae E ae dr a 7 Selecting Additional Scan Options 1scscsssccccnecccenencnennncsenensnenenssenensseenenssensssenensseeaensenanes 7 Au l maled SCAM Procedur sssrini dace eo aoe eee wate EE E Raia 8 Generating reports from saved data 1 cccseccnccnscccnsncnenencnensnsnenensnsenensnenenssenensssenenssenensnens 9 Creating and saving report configurations rnnrnssnenasmnenenmnnnnennennenenenennnnnnnnnnns 9 CHAPTER 2 Setting UP smmrrrnerenenerenreeneennnnnnenennenennenneenennnnne 11 Setting Up Your Workspace nan dan is ie ein tee di aie 11 Saving a User Defined Header template ccccsscccsnsccncnencnenensneennssenensssenenssenenssenenssens 12 Configuring an A scan Gate that follows a motion AXIS rss 12 Naming the scanner AXCS 2 s uen sen nem noces cn ee nm se saecns danser eu ee 13 Other CONSIOO TOO cic seated greece cnet eee eevee senate 14 REFERENCE en ETE 15 The User Defined A
3. A The yellow triangle indicates a strong caution YD The bubble indicates that additional information is available and tells you where to find it Contacting UTEX You can reach us at UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 2319 Dunwin Drive Unit 8 Mississauga ON Canada LSL 1A3 Telephone 905 828 1313 Fax 905 828 0360 Email support utex com Website www utex com System Requirements There are specific requirements for your system and software that must be met before you can make full use of the transducer characterization tools You must have e A Winspect License extension for Transducer Characterization Tools e A licensed copy of Microsoft Office 2000 installed on your computer e One or more Winspect report document templates for Microsoft Word 2000 Your immersion tank should be of sufficient size to accommodate the target and allow sufficient distance between it and the transducer for complete measurement of the transducer sound field Please note that accurate probe fixturing and calibrated motion axes are important to obtain consistent and reliable results UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 2001 Winspect Transducer Characterization User s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started CHAPTER 1 Getting Started 4a deu9 In this chapter e how Winspect Transducer Characterization works and how to use it e a quick reference chart and sample workspace orients first time users and provides a handy reminder for
4. Flat Target Reports Step Record where Axial cross section should be taken Center probe over target and Record Now Axial cross section will be taken at fto ff mm 0 143 mm 0 000 mm Offset 0 000 mr Return to Step 1 Measure axial offset from ball target Position probe over target get signal in the gate and The Reports tab contains controls to configure the transducer reports Add Opens the Report Configuration window to con figure a new report You can create several reports and store their configurations in this list Edit Is used to select a report from a list and modify the existing report definition The Report Configura tion window appears when a report configuration is high lighted in the list and the Edit button is pressed Remove Is used to delete a report from the list Generate Reports Now Generates reports from saved transducer characterization data files You will be prompted to provide a transducer serial number to search for the files associated with it The reports to be Setup ARES sections C scans Options Ball Target Reports Select reports to be generated f the Enable Automatic Report Generation option is active they will be generated immediately after scanning Wl sial profile vt 123 doc Add Edit Remove Generate Reports Mow generated must have been added to the list and checked before you can generate a report in this manner Tips Provides useful infor
5. about setting scan speed and other Motion Controller configuration options UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 2002 17 J9 D h D ba D D Q S be Ga Oc Reference Winspect Transducer Characterization User s Guide The Options Tab The Options tab contains controls to modify the behavior of the scanner Overscans The overscan distance for each profile scan is the distance the scanner will move past the end point specified on the X Sections tab This helps compensate for mechanical play and ensure that the last data point is collected on each profile scan axis C scan scanning axis The C scan options enable you Axes X sections C scans Options Bal Target Repos to specify which is the scanning axis as opposed to the Feu See il ine 24 Overscans i Axial 0 5 Scan using axial index axis when performing C scan profiles of the trans 0 5 Scan using transverse ducer Transverse Zero transverse axis encoders during at focus cali Transverse 05 bration This will set the location to 0 0 Z when the transducer is at focus Return to Focus when finished select to have the scan ner return to the focus location when all scans are com plete Unidirectional data collection If your scanner has significant backlash you may wish to specify unidirec tional scanning to improve scan image quality especially when performing fine resolution C scans W
6. configure the Following Controls axis following controls 12 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 2002 Winspect Transducer Characterization User s Guide Chapter 2 Setting up Configuring the Axis Following Controls Select the axis that the gate will follow The list of available axes is based on your Motion Controller settings Choose the axial motor click the Record Now button to correlate the Winspect logs the gate and axial motor positions current gate and axis positions Move the axial motor to a new position In the Configure Axis Following window you can also set the speed of gate movement manually If you know the speed Reposition the A scan gate to capture the echo at of sound for your immersion medium you can enter the sound the new location velocity instead of moving the gate and recording the new position You must also specify Pulse Echo or Pitch Catch when using this option Click the second Record Now button Winspect will calculate the following speed for the gate based on the new axis and gate positions It then updates the value in the Speed of sound box Set upper and lower time limits for gate movement This prevents the gate moving out of the A Scan viewer window when you reposition the axis to change transducers or move the axis to a home position Click OK to accept the gate following set up and close the window Click the Instrument Manager button to hide the instrument manager window Naming the
7. files The X sections Tab The X Sections tab contains settings to configure the scan start and end points and the scan resolution and speed The default resolution and scan length are automatically defined by Winspect based upon the focal length entered in the User Defined Header To override the default settings type the desired values in the spaces provided Setup dues sections C scans Options Ball Target Reports Asal cross section Transverse cross sections Axial Cross section Start Default is 1 4 the focal length Start 3 Half width E mm Finish Default is 2 times the focal length Frien Da ae E were us the interval at which amplitude data is re a om ee om Speed the speed at which the axis will travel mm sec Speed fi mm sec Transverse Cross sections Half width The transverse profile scans will cover a distance from the focal point to the half width value in each direction of travel Resolution the interval at which amplitude data is recorded Speed the speed at which the axis will travel The Tips button presents reminder notes about default settings and recommendations for configuring the trans verse scan pattern G 1 The Axial start and Finish positions will default to 114 x and 2x the Focal length For Focussed transducers 2 For focussed transducers the transverse cross sections will be taken at Focus For flat transducers the axial location of the transverse cross s
8. more experienced users How Winspect Transducer Characterization Works Characterizing a transducer with Winspect is simply a matter of opening the appropriate workspace typing in some information about the transducer aligning the transducer and target then clicking the Begin button Winspect will configure and run the scans automatically acquire the scan data and save it for later retrieval By simplifying the setup of these tasks and automating the entire process Winspect leaves you free to do other work Transducer reports can be produced automatically at the end of the scan or from saved data files at any later time In either case the procedures are simple and fast and the reports have a clear professional format Before you begin Take a moment now to install your transducer and target in the tank start Winspect and open a Transducer Characterization workspace If you need to make a workspace from scratch please refer to Chapter 2 Setting Up for instructions about how to do this YD If you have any concerns about workspaces or about using Winspect in general please take some time to review the Winspect User s Manual UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 2002 5 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Getting Started Winspect Transducer Characterization User s Guide Quick Reference 6 Easy steps to characterizing your transducer Setting up a transducer characterization scan is done in 6 steps using 4 tools within the wor
9. CC an ae ne 15 The Scan Configuration Editor 11sccccsscccsneccncnenenenenscsenesseesenssenensnennssecessssenenssenenssenanes 15 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 2001 i Table of Contents and Introduction Winspect Transducer Characterization User s Guide ji UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 2001 Winspect Transducer Characterization User s Guide Table of Contents and Introduction Introduction Winspect Transducer Characterization is a set of tools that automates characterizing an ultrasound transducer The tools are easy to set up and their operation is simple once they are configured How to find information in this guide This guide covers the use of Winspect s Transducer Characterization tools It is an appendix to the Winspect User s Manual It is assumed that Winspect and your scanner hardware has been installed and configured correctly and that you are familiar with the basic operation of a Winspect inspection system Chapter 1 Getting Started Provides you with all the information you need to perform a transducer characterization scan and generate a report from live data or saved files Chapter 2 Setting Up Includes instructions to set up your workspace and configure your transducer characterization system for the first time Reference This is a comprehensive guide to all of the features and functions within Winspect Transducer Characterization It also contains instructions about modifying your system co
10. ameter of your transducer This ensures complete coverage of the scan area without overlap A small resolution number will produce a detailed image of the sound field a large resolution number will produce a coarse image There are three complications that can occur if you set extremely fine resolutions for the scan e A smaller resolution will increase the size of the data file A scan with resolution of 0 1mm X 0 1 mm has a data file 100 times larger than the same scan at 1 mm X 1 mm resolution e If your resolution is too small on the Scan axis data may be missed especially when scanning at high speeds e If your resolution is too small on the index axis the scan time will be extremely long Enter the desired travel speed for both axial and transverse scans axis on the C scans tab The units should be in in sec or mm sec corresponding to the way your axis is defined in the Motion Controller Remember that the maximum travel speed for each axis is set within the Motion Controller configuration Winspect will prompt you with an error message if you specify a scan speed greater than the allowed maximum If you are using a very fine resolution for detailed imaging you may have to reduce the scan speed significantly in order to scan without missing data See Chapter 8 Setting up the scan in the Winspect User s Manual for more information about setting YD scan speed options Refer to the Advanced Topics Guide for more information
11. art point and scan length Adjust this position until the best echo signal is observed in the A Scan Viewer You need only an approximate position Winspect will automatically refine the center position for you Click and drag the left side of the gate to move it Click and drag the right side of the gate to re size it Double click on the gate to reveal its properties Collect only the amplitude Automated reports may produce inconsistent results if other data is collected Winspect will measure the delay time for the gated echo calculate the water path and update the axial position indicator You may repeat this step to slightly improve the centering accuracy This step is optional and may be skipped for unfocused transducers or those with a long focus Winspect uses this position to establish scan start points and calculate distances Select optional scans on the Setup tab Click on the Options tabs to confirm default scan configuration or set new values You do not have to specify any reports Winspect will record the scan data even if no reports are selected See Generating reports from saved datafor more instructions Increase instrument gain to normalize the signal at full screen height Decrease gain to prevent clipped signals Winspect will prompt you to confirm a file name under which to save the data and will then automatically perform the transducer characterizing scans UTEX Scientific Instrument
12. can perform these scans after the basic profiles are complete gt Move to transverse X start position and The setup for C Scans requires no other input unless you want to override VI perform the transverse X C Scan the default scan configuration gt Move to transverse Y start position and VI perform the transverse Y C Scan gt Move to spot beam start position and VI perform the spot beam C Scan prompt you to move the transducer into position over the flaw Flaw Characterization Click OK to capture the gated A scan when the transducer Use a flaw target with known is in position over the flaw properties How data files are saved The default scan is saved in a single data file with 4 data sets e captured A Scan e transverse X profile e transverse Y profiles e axial profile Each C Scan is saved as a separate data file as is the flaw echo if one is captured The transducer serial number is used to name each data file Itis inserted as a prefix followed by text that describes the file contents Transducer Serial Number 00123 ABC Standard data file 00123 ABC Ascan and Profiles sdt C Scan data files 00123 ABC Transverse X Cscan sdt 00123 ABC Spot Beam Cscan sdt Captured Flaw Echo 00123 ABC Flaw Characterization sdt 8 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 2002 Winspect Transducer Characterization User s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started Generating reports from saved data Winspect transducer character
13. ections must be specified 3 The starting positions of all of the scan types may be checked in the Position Manager before starting to scan 16 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 2002 Winspect Transducer Characterization User s Guide Reference The C scans Tab The C scans tab contains functions to control the size and resolution of the optional C scan profiles This tab is made visible by checking any of the C Scan boxes on the Setup tab and then clicking the Apply button The default resolution and length are automatically defined by Winspect based upon the focal length entered in the User Defined Header To override the default settings type the desired values in the spaces provided Axial Start Default is 1 4 the focal length Finish Default is 2 times the focal length Setup Aves sections C scans Options Ball Target Reports Resolution The interval at which amplitude data is recorded ze Speed The speed at which the axis will travel a ao z Transverse Resolution Half width The transverse C scans will cover an area Speed f from the focal point to the half width value in each direction of travel Resolution the interval at which amplitude data is recorded Speed the speed at which the axis will travel Transverse Half width f mr Resolution f mm f Mr S20 Speed About Scan Resolution It is typical to specify a resolution that is approximately 4 to 1 2 the di
14. erno transverse axis encoders during at focus calibration OlReturm to focus when finished C Unidirectional data collection The Ball target Tab The Ball Target tab contains tools and stepwise instructions to e find the on center zero position of the transducer with respect to the target in both transverse axes e find the focus of the transducer in the axial direction e calibrate the water path distance to the target Calibrate Now Measures the time delay to the target and calibrates the axial encoder position to match Hunt for Center Instructs Winspect to find the center of the transducer with respect to the ball target by scan ning along both transverse axes The center position is Step 1 Calibrate axial motor position to match water path recorded a the pom of maximum echo or litude in Position probe over target get signal in the gate and each direction Hunt for Focus This button instructs Winspect to find Step 2 Record where beam cross sections should be taken the focus of the transducer by scanning in the axial di Center probe Hunt for Center Hunt for Focus Record Now rection The focal position 1s recorded at the point of oe litud Axial and Transverse sections will be taken at maximum amplitude 7 0 000 mm 0 000 mm 12 405 mm Return to Record Now Updates the position manager with the current position and uses the current coordinates as the start point for transverse and axial profile sca
15. g multiple reports Report Configuration File Name Choose the base name for the generated report The transducer serial number will be appended to this name when the report is generated and saved Report Save Path Select the location that you wish to save this type of report to The button browses through the available folders to select a location 20 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 2002
16. hapter 2 Setting up CHAPTER 2 Setting Up Setting Up Your Workspace Four essential tools you will need are the USer Defined Header A scan Viewer Scan Configuration Editor and Motion Controller Action How on the Winspect components toolbar See Also Open the User Defined Click the User Defined Header button Saving a User Defined Header Header template in Chapter 2 a Open the A scan viewer Click the A scan Viewer button Configuring an A Scan gate that follows a motion axis in FE Chapter 2 a Open the Motion Controller Click the Motion Controller Button Naming the scanner axes in Chapter 2 tan Select the appropriate scan Click the w button at the right side of the scan configuration type selection box and then click on the list to select Transducer Characterization Open the Scan Click the Scan Configuration Editor button Configuration Editor For displaying standard transducer profile results you will also need the Line Plot viewer For displaying C Scan color plots of the sound field you may also need the Color Plot viewer Save the workspace by using the menu command File gt Save Workspace As Use a file name that will be meaningful to you and others who may also use the system Winspect recalls all of your tools and settings with the workspace saving you time when restarting CS You should save the workspace any time you have made any significant changes to the instrument or scan configuratio
17. ing axis names within the workspace file Please save your transducer characterization workspace by using the Winspect main menu command File gt Save Workspace As 14 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 2002 Winspect Transducer Characterization User s Guide REFERENCE The User Defined Header The User Defined Header is a table of data that Winspect attaches to every scan data file For trans ducer characterization a specific table must be used which includes the transducer serial number and focal characteristics The User Defined Header is revealed by clicking the Ey button or by clicking the Winspect main menu command Scanning gt Collected Data gt User Defined Header The default location for Winspect header files is C Winspect Setup Descriptions Winspect uses a file extension of XML to identify header infor mation files User defined header for collected data g Reference lol x Open Save As Print OF Cancel Transducer Details Part Number 3 1 006 G Serial Number L11166T Case Style 3 10 0 MHz JF 5 in dia Nominal Frequency Element Dimensions Focal Length Focal Type Connector Type Class MA Inspection Details 250 in steel ball Target Description Target S N Cable Type Beldon 8259 Equipment Details Panametics RANN The Save As button is used to save a table with some or all of the data filled in This can be recalled to save time
18. ions on the Setup tab Additional tabs appear in the Transducer Characterization configuration window when you select C scans or Use Flat Target options UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 2002 Chapter 1 Getting Started Winspect Transducer Characterization User s Guide Automated Scan Procedure Once you press the Begin button Winspect performs the transducer profile scans automatically No further intervention is required unless you have requested a flaw characterization Standard scans Winspect performs the default scans as follows These scans are Vv Capture the gated A scan signal No other input is needed unless you performed automatically Move to axial want to override the default scan for every transducer configuration Chapter 1 Start position and v perform the axial profile scan gt Move to transverse X start position and VI perform the transverse X profile scan gt Move to transverse Y start position and VI perform the transverse Y profile scan VI Capture the gated A scan signal Follow the setup instructions on the Flat Target tab The flat target must be gt Move to axial start position on flat target at the same elevation as the ball target v perform the axial profile scan Flat Target for Axial Move to transverse X start position on ball target v perform the transverse X profile scan gt Move to transverse Y start position on ball target VI perform the transverse Y profile s
19. ization Captures the gated A scan from a flaw echo You must have a target with a flaw of known properties 15 BS D h D D O D Q Q S be ta o es Reference Winspect Transducer Characterization User s Guide Enable Automatic Report generation When the scans are complete Winspect will automatically generate any reports that are selected on the Reports Tab using the current scan data Setup Axes sections C scans Options Ball Target Reports Choose axes for beam profiling Axial z Anis Transverse x x Avis Transverse Y lv Awe The Axes Tab The Axes tab is used to specify which machine axes Winspect will use to perform transducer characteriza tion scans This configures Winspect to match the physical setup of the tank and scanning system Axial the axis through the center of the transducer parallel to the sound field Transverse X Indicates one of the axes that are per pendicular to the sound field Transverse Y Indicates the other axis that is perpendicular to the sound field at 90 degrees from the transverse X axis Select an axis by clicking on the button inside the indicator box for each profile axis The axes available for selection are derived from the Motion Controller If the correct axes are not shown check the motion controller setup In the Motion Controller Window click File Open to browse available motion controller setup
20. ization reports can be generated manually from saved data files at any time after the scans are completed The procedure is very similar to configuring automatic reports during the scan setup Start Winspect and open a transducer characterization workspace In the Scan Configuration Editor Transducer Characterization A list of pre configured reports should be window click the Reports tab displayed Click the checkboxes to select one or more pre configured reports If there are no pre configured reports displayed in the list please see Creating and saving report configurations Click the Generate Reports Now button to start the Winspect report Winspect opens a browser window and generator prompts you to select a data file Find the data files for your transducer by searching for the serial You need to select only 1 data file number which is the first part of the file name Winspect reads the serial number from the filename and finds the other data files with the same serial number if you have selected multiple reports Click OK to confirm your selection Winspect will generate the selected reports using the transducer data files Creating and saving report configurations Winspect report generation works by merging a scan data file with a template document that controls the layout of the report When you create a new report configuration Winspect saves it in a list on the Reports tab The next time you need to create a report yo
21. kspace This table explains the steps which are highlighted as labels on the workspace diagram on the opposite page Type the information that identifies this 1 transducer into the User Defined Header table User Defined Header 2 Position the transducer over the center of the ball target and at the approximate focal Motion distance Controller 3 A Scan Viewer Verify the gate properties It should be collecting peak amplitude Click Calibrate Now to calibrate the water path Click Hunt for Center to align the transducer over the target Winspect will move the transducer in both transverse axes Click Hunt for Focus to find the axial focus position Winspect will move the transducer in the axial direction 4 Scan Configuration Editor Review the scan settings Configure automated reports if desired Enable automated reports on the Setup tab Configure them on the Reports tab 5 Verify that the A Scan is not clipped and that the gate is correctly positioned A Scan Viewer 8 yY P Press the Begin button to start the scan Position the gate so that it closely captures the target echo without excess gate width Click Record Now to record this position You must specify a transducer serial number Winspect uses this to name the data file The serial number must have no spaces Letters and hyphens are allowed You must specify focal type and length Winspect uses this to set the scan st
22. mation about the generation of reports See below Winspect will automatically generate the selected reports when scanning is complete x G 1 To enable automatic report generation click the checkbox Enable automatic report generation on the Setup bab 2 Once vou have selected at least one report template From the list you can generate reports from saved data using the Generate Reports How button UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 2002 19 J9 D h D D D Q S be Ga Oc Reference The Report Configuration window Winspect Transducer Characterization User s Guide Report Configuration i d Report Template Data File Type Jascan and sections adt file W Save Report D Print Report MW Close Word Report Configuration Name Save Report to C Winspect Reparts x x Dos Report Template The button browses through the available folders to select a Word template Data File Type The button lists available scan data file types that can be used to fill in the report Click on the list to select one The list of scan types 1s generated based on the scan types you selected on the Setup tab The Ascan and Xsections sdt is always available because Winspect always captures the A scan and per forms the axial and transverse profiles Save Report Print Report Close Word Choose as many as desired Do not choose Close word if you are genratin
23. nfiguration and about performing more complex types of scans For more general information about using Winspect please refer to the Winspect User s Manual or to the Winspect Reference Guide It is recommended that you take the time to read or at least review the Winspect User s Manual before operating Winspect for the first time UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 2001 Table of Contents and Introduction Winspect Transducer Characterization User s Guide Conventions used in this guide The following conventions are used in this manual Angle brackets enclose the name of a key or a set of keys that you must press to perform an lt Esc gt action If multiple keys must be pressed at the same time they will all be enclosed within one set of brackets For example the common Windows reboot command is lt Ctrl Alt Del gt Bold text is used to highlight the name of a window or dialog box that contains a group of Dialog related tools For example the Winspect Instrument Manager window contains all the tools you need to view and control your ultrasonic and eddy current instruments Bold and italic text is used to identify a Winspect menu item The arrow symbol is used to indicate a sequence of selections or options that will lead you through a menu list or dialog box For example To open a new workspace click the mouse on the menu command File gt Open Workspace S The pointer symbol is used to highlight an important note
24. ns Return To Works just like a Go To command in the Motion Controller It returns the system to the position where you last clicked the Record Now Button Setup Awes sections C scans Options Ball Target Reports 18 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 2002 Winspect Transducer Characterization User s Guide The Flat Target Tab The Flat Target tab contains the controls to measure and calibrate the position of the flat target with respect to the ball target It appears when the appropriate box is checked on the Setup tab and the Apply button is clicked Follow the two step instructions on the tab to calibrate the location of the flat target with respect to the ball target The flat target must be at the same elevation Zero axial offset as the ball target It can only be offset in X and Y dimensions CE You must calibrate the ball target location first in order to obtain accurate offset measurements on the flat target Measure Now Measures the time delay to the target and calibrates the axial encoder position to match Record Now Updates the position manager with the current position and uses the current coordinates as the start point for the axial profile scan The Return To Works just like a Go To command in the Motion Controller It returns the system to the po sition where you last clicked the Record Now Button The Reports Tab Reference Setup Awes sections Options Ball Target
25. ns UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 2002 11 EU Le eats Le N N LA sa Q S Chapter 2 Setting up Winspect Transducer Characterization User s Guide Saving a User Defined Header template If you have several transducers to characterize it is helpful to save a template for the User Defined Header By saving a partially completed template you can skip the repetitive steps of describing the equipment configuration entering only those details that have changed such as the transducer serial number and focal length factor Remember Je Fill in the system data Enter the system information that is You may want to make several templates for common for every scan different transducer types or system configurations Remember Do not fill in the Transducer serial number in the template Doing so can cause accidental file overwrites when scanning different transducers Click the Save As button to Use a file name that is relevant to The default location for Winspect user defined save the template under a new your system so that it will be easy to header files is C Winspect Setup Descriptions name find later but you may store your template files anywhere that is convenient Winspect uses a file extension of XML to identify header information files You may wish to make the template files Read Only so that they will not be accidentally altered You can set file attributes by
26. s Inc 2002 Winspect Transducer Characterization User s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started Sample Workspace Your Winspect Transducer Characterization workspace should look something like this The numbered labels correspond to the steps in the Quick Reference Table opposite 4a deu9 Af Winepect C Winspecl Workspaces Transducer Characterization Fale opie Update Peary Window 2 2 2 le 4l al m ea s 414 A Sean Simulator T Time Slot 1 Channel erent Lares ni ical Lergh 0 000 mm nor br y 0 000 mm sec Taga Descaption 250 in steel bal Target SM lai Laha Ppa eden 6253 0 000 mm 0 000 mmfsec Setup Ames Ssectiona Opiora Gel Target Reporta en Steg 1 Calorie sas moto positon bo mach waste path Forward Sha Forward Stop Pod Don tae ala nein En Un eu aw owe we owe 183 1e s Time fers Goia _ Geo 2 Bec phere bess croche eud be balloon 6 27 0 70 _ ce i i Center pot Huni for Cane Hunt or Focus Racmd Naw ETES A_SCAMLSDT i CE En Gas Options Froctss Anais Edit Cats Windom A and Terre sections wll be taken at E zal ajale mp Mg 40 000 mm MIT mes 12405 mm ba x iF Selecting Additional Scan Options In addition to the standard transverse and axial profiles Winspect can e use a flat target to perform the axial profile scan e perform automated C scans of the transducer sound field e capture an echo from a flaw target You select these opt
27. scanner axes It is always a good practice to be explicit in setting up your workspaces and configuration options For this reason we recommend that you assign meaningful names to your motion control axes when using your scanning system for transducer characterization A Axial Axis Z Depending upon the size and configuration of your tank you may need to use different axis definitions For example if you are using a shallow tank you may need to aim the transducer horizontally at the target and name your axes accordingly UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 2002 13 EU S ete N Chapter 2 Setting up Winspect Transducer Characterization User s Guide To name your motion axes Click on the menu selector V at the left of each axis and select Edit from the menu Name each axis according to its function in the transducer profiling system e Axial e Transverse X e Transverse Y N ihn sai Q S Other Considerations You may want to enable software limits for each axis to prevent damage to the transducer or tank You can save this motion control configuration Click on the menu command File gt Save As in the Motion Controller window s menu bar This enables you to recall this configuration for use in other workspaces or to quickly rebuild the workspace 1f it is damaged or deleted E Winspect saves all motion control parameters includ
28. u can simply select it from the list without needing to re specify the report configuration edit an existing report the report name then click the Edit button Window Select a template for the type of report you want Winspect report templates are saved oe to generate as Word2000 files and have a file Click the button to browse extension of DOC Select the data file that will be used to fill in the report Specify whether you want Winspect to automatically If you have multiple reports to save and print the report Check the boxes to select produce do not select Close Word your choices Specify a name for the report configuration This Winspect adds the transducer serial name appears in the Reports list It is also the name number as a prefix to this name when used for saving the report document saving the completed report Specify a directory path for the completed report We recommend that you store all Click the button to browse through the folders transducer reports together in a folder for your computer where they can be easily searched and retrieved Click OK Winspect will save the configuration on the report list UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 2002 9 4a deu9 Chapter 1 Getting Started Winspect Transducer Characterization User s Guide Chapter 1 Chapter Notes 10 UTEX Scientific Instruments Inc 2002 Winspect Transducer Characterization User s Guide C
29. using the Windows folder tools or Windows Explorer Right click on the file to view its properties Then check the Read Only box in the properties window to set this attribute for the file Configuring an A scan Gate that follows a motion axis The next steps require that you have a transducer and target set up in the immersion tank and a gated A scan signal If you have not already done so please take a moment to set up your system You must have a single gate in the A scan which is configured to follow the axial motor This will track the transducer as it moves in relation to the target and prevent spurious signals or water multiples from corrupting your transducer profile data Creating an Axis Following Gate Right click in the A Scan viewer to insert a gate Position the gate Transducer Characterization scans must have so that it closely brackets the target echo only a single gate in the A Scan Configure the gate properties so that only peak amplitude is Adding any other data will cause irrational collected results when the report generator scans the Eg transducer scan data file Double click in the A Scan viewer to open the Instrument Manager window Click the Gates tab in the Instrument Manager window BE Select the gate and then check the box beside Follow Axis de Click the Setup button to open the Configure Axis Following Jump to the next table Configuring the Axis window Follow the instructions in the next table to
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