Table of Contents

Introduction to Phased Array Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Custom Probes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phased Array Probes Application Matrix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 7 7 8

Phased Array Probes

A10, A11, A12, and A14 Universal Probes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 A3, A4, and A5 Deep Penetration Probes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 PWZ1, PWZ2, PWZ3, and A16 Weld Inspection Probes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 A00, A0, and A15 Small-footprint Probes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 NW1, NW2, and NW3 Near-wall Probes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 I1, I2, I3, and I4 Immersion Probes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 DGS1, SW1, and AWS1 Integrated Wedge and Code Compliant Probes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 R1, R4, and R5 Curved Array Probes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Wedges
Wedges for Angle Beam Probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Immersion Corner Wedges for Curved Array Probes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Wedge Offset Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Options
Probe Options and Spare Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Wedge Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 A1 and A2 Legacy Probe Specications and Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Testing, Documentation, and Support

Testing and Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Introduction to Phased Array Technology

The distinguishing feature of phased array ultrasonic testing is the computer-controlled excitation (amplitude and delay) of individual elements in a multielement probe. The excitation of multiple piezocomposite elements generates a focused ultrasonic beam allowing the dynamic modication of beam parameters such as angle, focal distance, and focal spot size through software. To generate a beam in phase by means of constructive interference, the various active transducer elements are pulsed at slightly different times. Similarly, the echo from the desired focal point hits the various transducer elements with a computable time shift. The echoes received by each element are time-shifted before being summed together. The resulting sum is an A-scan that emphasizes the response from the desired focal point and attenuates echoes from the other points in the test piece. All phased array systems offer the following capabilities:

Software Control of Beam Angle, Focal Distance, and Focal Spot Size
To generate a beam, the various probe elements are pulsed at slightly different times. By precisely controlling the delays between the probe elements, beams of various angles, focal distances, and focal spot sizes can be produced. The echo from the desired focal point hits the various probe elements with a computable time shift. The signals received at each probe element are time-shifted before being summed together. The resulting sum is an A-scan emphasizing the response from the desired focal point and attenuating various other echoes from other points in the material.
Acquisition unit Phased array unit
Probe elements
Pulses Trigger Incident wave front

Multiple-Angle Inspection with a Single, Small, Electronically Controlled, Multielement Probe

A conventional UT inspection requires a number of different transducers. A single phased array probe can be made to sequentially produce the various angles and focal points required by the application.

Delay (ns) PA probe

Angle steering

Incident wave front

Emitting

Transmitting delays

Flaw

Inspection of Complex Shapes

Reflected wave front Echo signals

Receiving

Receiving delays and sum

Flaw

The capacity to produce at will, and under computer control, various beam angles and focal lengths is used to inspect parts with complex shapes such as turbine discs, turbine blade roots, reactor nozzles, and other complex shapes.

High-Speed Scans with No Moving Parts

While phased arrays imply handling the many signals from multielement probes, it is important to note that the resulting signal is a standard RF signal (or A-scan) comparable to that of any conventional system with a xed-angle transducer. This signal can be evaluated, processed, ltered, and imaged just as any A-scan from a conventional UT system. B-scans, C-scans, and D-scans built from the A-scan are also identical to that of a conventional system. The difference is that a multiple-angle inspection can be handled with a single transducer. Multiplexing also allows motionless scanning: a focused beam is created using a few of the many elements of a long phasedarray probe. The beam is then shifted (or multiplexed) to the other elements to perform a high-speed scan of the part with no probe movement along that axis. More than one scan may be performed with various inspection angles. The principle can be applied to at parts using a linear phased array probe or to tubes and rods using a circular phased array probe.

Defect Positioning
For manual inspections, real-time readings are essential to quickly position the reected signal source with respect to the parts geometry and/or probe location. RA, PA, DA, and SA readings allow the user to accurately position the defect in real time during an inspection. RA: Reference point to the indication in gate A PA: Probe front face to the indication in gate A DA: Depth of the indication in gate A SA: Sound path length to the indication in gate A

Top

B0

Bottom

45 T1 Top

Active group
16 1 128

Scanning direction
High-speed linear scan: phased array systems can also be used to inspect flat surfaces such as steel plates. Compared to a wide, single-element transduceroften referred to as a paint brushphased array technology offers a much higher sensitivity due to the use of a small focused beam.

RA PA DA SA

Phased Array Probes

Phased array probes are made in a variety of shapes and sizes for different applications. A few types are illustrated here. Typical array probes have a frequency ranging from 1 MHz to 17 MHz and have between 10 and 128 elements. Offers a wide variety of probes using piezocomposite technology for all types of inspections. This catalog shows standard phased array probes, which are divided into three types: angle beam probes, integrated wedge probes, and immersion probes.

Linear

1.5-D array

2-D array

Convex

Concave

Annular

Internal focus

Skewing

Variable angle

Dual linear

Dual 1.5-D

Other types of probes can be designed to suit the needs of your application. Linear arrays are the most commonly used phased array probes for industrial applications. One of the important features that denes phased array probes is the active probe aperture.

The active aperture (A) is the total active probe length. Aperture length is calculated by the following formula: A = np where n = number of elements in the PA probe p = elementary pitchdistance between the centers of two adjacent elements A more precise way of nding the active aperture is calculated by this formula: A = (n1)p + e where e = element widthwidth of a single piezocomposite element (a practical value is e < /2)
e

The near-eld (N) value gives the maximum depth of usable focus for a given array. This value is given by the following formula: N= D2f 4c where D = element diameter f = frequency c = material velocity To calculate the near-eld value in the active (primary) axis of a phased array probe: D = n p, where n is number of elements per group in the focal law. To calculate the near-eld value in the passive (secondary) axis of a phased array probe: D = Wpassive, which is often called elevation.

Wpassive

n=8

p A

Custom Probes
Can manufacture custom phased array probes to suit specific applications and geometries. To develop your custom probe, we will need to know: Application Comparable UT single element transducer Frequency Number of elements, pitch, and elevation Array shape (at, curve) - Curved in active dimension - Curved in passive dimension (focused) Probe type (angle beam, immersions, integrated wedge, matrix) Cable jacket required Cable length Connector style Housing restrictions and/or size constraints

Ordering Information
Numbering System Used to Order Standard Phased Array Probes

5L16-9.6x10-A1-P-2.5-OM
Frequency Array type Number of elements Active aperture Elevation Cable length Cable type Casing type Probe type Connector type

Glossary Used to Order Phased Array Probes (Typical options shown)

Frequency
1.5 = 1.5 MHz 2.25 = 2.25 MHz 3.5 = 3.5 MHz 5 = 5MHz 7.5 = 7.5MHz 10 = 10MHz

Number of elements
Example: 16 = 16 elements

Casing type
Casing type for a given probe type

Cable type
P = PVC outer M = metal armor outer

Active Aperture
Active aperture in mm. Refer to page 6 for details.

Elevation
Elevation in mm Example: 10 = 10 mm

Cable length
Cable length in m 2.5 = 2.5 m 5= 5m 10 = 10 m

Array type
L = linear A = annular M = matrix probe (1.5D, 2D) CV (ROC) = convex in azimuth CC (ROC) = concave in azimuth CCEV (ROC) = elevation focused

Probe type
A = angle beam with external wedge NW = near-wall PWZ = weld inspection angle beam W = angle beam with integrated wedge I = immersion DGS = DGS inspection/Atlas (AVG probe) AWS = AWS inspection

Connector type
OM = OmniScan connector HY = Hypertronics connector OL = OmniScan Connector with conventional UT channel on element 1 (LEMO 00 connector)

ROC: radius of curvature (mm)

Phased Array Probes Application Matrix

Deep Penetration General Purpose Small Footprint Composite Immersion Corrosion Probe Model Weld Typical Application Use Scan Type Additional information

Manual A00 A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A10 A11

Automated Sectorial Sectorial Developed for scribe mark applications Small access, reduced footprint A10 recommended for weld applications A12 recommended for weld applications

Sectorial Sectorial and Linear Sectorial Sectorial Sectorial Sectorial Sectorial

Developed for OmniScan 32:128 shear wave and L-wave manual S-scan crack sizing applications Primary probe for carbon steel weld inspection for thickness up to 50 mm (16:128) and 70 mm (32:128)

A12

Sectorial and Linear Sectorial and Linear Sectorial Linear Linear Linear Sectorial and Linear Sectorial Sectorial Sectorial and Linear Sectorial and Linear Sectorial and Linear

A14 AWS NW1 NW2 NW3 PWZ1 PWZ3 DGS1 I1 I2 I3 I4

AWS weld inspection

Designed for near-wall and close access applications

Primary probe for carbon steel weld inspection for thickness over 50 mm (16:128)

DGS applications

HydroFORM corrosion mapping solution

A3, A4, and A5 Deep Penetration Probes

A3

A4

A5

Advantages
Wave layers with acoustic adaptation to Rexolite Captive anchoring screws are provided with the probe. A wide selection of wedges is available to suit any angle beam application.

Typical Applications
A3, A4, and A5 Probes
Deep penetration applications Thick plates and welds Forging Noisy or granular material
H H L W
A5 casing

W
A3 casing

W
A4 casing

Probe Specications and Dimensions

Part Number 3.5L16-A3 5L16-A3 1.5L16-A4 2.25L16-A4 2.25L32-A5 5L32-A5 Item Number U8330094 U8330092 U8330098 U8330692 U8330141 U8330139 Frequency (MHz) 3.5 5.0 1.5 2.25 2.25 5.0 Number of Elements 16 16 16 16 32 32 Pitch (mm) 1.60 1.20 2.80 2.00 0.75 0.60 Active Aperture (mm) 25.6 19.2 44.8 32.0 24.0 19.2 Elevation (mm) 16.0 12.0 26.0 20.0 24.0 20.0 External dimensions mm (in.) L 36 (1.42) 36 (1.42) 57 (2.24) 57 (2.24) 29 (1.14) 29 (1.14) W 36 (1.42) 36 (1.42) 46 (1.81) 46 (1.81) 43 (1.69) 43 (1.69) H 25 (0.98) 25 (0.98) 30 (1.18) 30 (1.18) 24 (0.94) 24 (0.94)

These probes come standard with an OmniScan connector and a 2.5m (8.2ft) cable or can be specially tted with other connectors and cable lengths.

PWZ1, PWZ2, PWZ3, and A16 Weld Inspection Probes

7.5L60-PWZ1

7.5LCCEV100-60-A16

Laterally Focused Arrays (CCEV)

Advantages
Low-prole housing Front-exit cable to avoid interference with the scanner probe holder Fits special PipeWIZARD wedges designed for automated inspections of girth welds (sophisticated irrigation channels, locking carbide wear pins) Can be ordered with CE-certied Hypertronics connector Suitable for manual and automated inspections Available laterally focused probes improve defect length sizing (7.5CCEV100-60-A16) These new probes for girth weld inspection used with the PipeWIZARD system or COBRA scanner have curved elements in the passive plane, focusing the beam in the lateral direction. An integrated lens permits the use of standard wedges. These cylindrically focused probes signicantly reduces oversizing and excessive repairs. Their capacity to discriminate small indications is a major advantage when sizing the length of an intermittent defect using interaction rules. In addition, beam energy is better maintained in small pipe/thin wall applications.

Typical Applications
Automated inspection of girth welds with PipeWIZARD systems Manual or automated inspection of thick welds Detection of aws and sizing Inspection of castings, forgings, pipes, tubes, and machined and structural components for cracks and welding defects

H L W

Probe Specications and Dimensions

Part Number 5L60-PWZ1 7.5L60-PWZ1 7.5L60-PWZ1* 5L48-PWZ2 5L32-PWZ3 7.5L32-PWZ3 10L32-PWZ3 7.5CCEV100-60-A16 7.5CCEV100-60-A16** Item Number U8330164 U8330144 U8330086 U8330964 U8330770 U8330209 U8330221 U8330958 U8330796 Frequency (MHz) 5.0 7.5 7.5 5.0 5.0 7.5 10.0 7.5 7.5 Number of Elements 60 60 60 48 32 32 32 60 60 Pitch (mm) 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 Active Aperture (mm) 60.0 60.0 60.0 48.0 32.0 32.0 32.0 60.0 60.0 Elevation (mm) 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 18.0 18.0

PWZ1 and A16 casing

External Dimensions mm (in.) L 68 (2.68) 68 (2.68) 68 (2.68) 56 (2.20) 40 (1.57) 40 (1.57) 40 (1.57) 68 (2.68) 68 (2.68) W 26 (1.02) 26 (1.02) 26 (1.02) 26 (1.02) 26 (1.02) 26 (1.02) 26 (1.02) 29 (1.14) 29 (1.14) H 30 (1.18) 30 (1.18) 30 (1.18) 30 (1.18) 30 (1.18) 30 (1.18) 30 (1.18) 30 (1.18) 30 (1.18)

These probes come standard with an OmniScan connector and a 2.5m (8.2ft) cable or can be specially tted with other connectors and cable lengths. * Designed for PipeWIZARD system, this probe comes with a CE Hypertronics connector and a 0.6m (2ft) cable. ** Designed for PipeWIZARD system, this probe comes with a CE Hypertronics connector and a 0.75m (2.5ft) cable.

Wedge Specications and Dimensions

Part Number SA00-0L SA00-N45S SA00-N60S SA0-0L SA0-N45S SA0-N60S SA1-0L SA1-N60S SA1-N60L SA1-L45S SA2-0L SA2-N60L SA2-N55S SA3-0L SA3-N45S SA3-N45L SA3-N60S SA3-N60L SA4-0L SA4-N45S SA4-N45L SA4-N60S SA4-N60L SA5-0L SA5-N45S SA5-N60S SA5-N60L SA10-0L SA10-N55S SA10-N60L SA11-0L SA11-N55S SA11-N60L SA12-0L SA12-N55S SA12-N60L SA14-0L SA14-N55S SA15-N60S SA16-N55S-IHC SAWS1-N60S SAWS1-0L SNW1-0L SNW1-0L-WP5 SNW1-0L-IHC-C SNW2-0L SNW2-0L-WP5 SNW3-0L SNW3-0L-WP5 Item Number U8720002 U8720006 U8720008 U8720004 U8720012 U8720014 U8720016 U8720036 U8720032 U8720024 U8720082 U8720135 U8720096 U8720139 U8720143 U8720141 U8720147 U8720145 U8720149 U8720153 U8720151 U8720157 U8720155 U8720159 U8720163 U8720169 U8720167 U8720544 U8720545 U8720546 U8720553 U8720547 U8720548 U8720549 U8720550 U8720551 U8721079 U8720997 U8721094 U8721469 U8720552 U8720706 U8700264 U8720637 U8700266 U8720924 U8720596 U8721184 U8721219 Probe Type A00 A00 A00 A0 A0 A0 A1 A1 A1 A1 A2 A2 A2 A3 A3 A3 A3 A3 A4 A4 A4 A4 A4 A5 A5 A5 A5 A10 A10 A10 A11 A11 A11 A12 A12 A12 A14 A14 A15 A16 AWS1 AWS1 NW1 NW1 NW1 NW2 NW2 NW3 NW3 Nominal Refracted Beam Angle (in Steel) 0 LW 45 SW 60 SW 0 LW 45 SW 60 SW 0 LW 60 SW 60 LW 45 SW 0 LW 60 LW 55 SW 0 LW 45 SW 45 LW 60 SW 60 LW 0 LW 45 SW 45 LW 60 SW 60 LW 0 LW 45 SW 60 SW 60 LW 0 LW 55 SW 60 LW 0 LW 55 SW 60 LW 0 LW 55 SW 60 LW 0 LW 55 SW 60 LW 55 SW 60 SW 0 LW 0 LW 0 LW 0 LW 0 LW 0 LW 0 LW 0 LW Recommended Sweep () 30 to 30 30 to 60 45 to 70 30 to 30 30 to 60 45 to 70 30 to 30 30 to 70 45 to 70 30 to 30 30 to 30 30 to 70 30 to 70 30 to 30 30 to 60 30 to 60 45 to 70 45 to 70 30 to 30 30 to 60 30 to 60 45 to 70 45 to 70 30 to 30 30 to 60 45 to 70 45 to 70 30 to 30 30 to 70 30 to 70 30 to 30 30 to 70 30 to 70 30 to 30 30 to 70 30 to 70 30 to 30 30 to 70 35 to 70 30 to 70 45 to 70 -30 to 30 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Probe Orientation Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Lateral Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Wedge Dimensions (mm) L 16 21 21 23 32 32 29 30 28 45 65 79 69 38 55 55 58 53 59 90 88 86 83 38 57 46 39 25 23 26 35 41 43 62 58 61 80 96 18 85 45 38 66 66 66 26 26 130 130 W 12 12 14 12 18 18 30 30 30 35 30 30 30 37 37 37 37 37 47 47 47 47 47 45 47 43 50 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 22 31 38 38 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 W* N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 10 40 40 45 40 40 40 50 50 50 50 50 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 N/A 40 N/A N/A 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 H 12 13 13 11 20 21 20 16 21 27 20 50 43 20 30 49 32 40 20 51 85 45 68 20 37 25 41 20 14 30 23 29 53 20 23 53 20 49 12 44 32 40 22 22 22 22 22 22 22

Part Number SPWZ1-0L SPWZ1-N55S REV-C SPWZ3-0L SPWZ3-N55S SPWZ3-N60L

*: Width with IHC wedge option

Item Number U8700336 U8700336 U8700361 U8700365 U8721399

Probe Type PWZ1 PWZ1 PWZ3 PWZ3 PWZ3

Nominal Refracted Beam Angle (in Steel) 0 LW 55 SW 0 LW 55 SW 60 LW

Recommended Sweep () -30 to 30 30 to 70 -30 to 30 30 to 70 45 to 70

Probe Orientation Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal

Wedge Dimensions (mm) L 75 87 40 65 64 W 30 30 30 30 30 W* 40 40 40 40 40 H 20 45 20 38 35

L
W

L W

SA00-N60S

SA0-0L

SPWZ1-N55S-IHC

Standard Wedge Curvature Values

External Pipe Diameter in. Curvature Range Minimum mm (in.) Maximum mm (in.) External Pipe Diameter in. 3.5 4 4.5 5.563 6.625 8.625 10.75 12.75 Flat 2 2.25 2.5 3 3.5 4 5 6 8 12 16 60.3 73.0 (2.375) (2.875) 22 Flat Curvature Range Minimum mm (in.) 73.0 88.9 101.6 114.3 141.3 168.3 219.0 273.0 323.8 44.4 50.8 57.1 63.5 76.2 88.9 101.6 127.0 152.4 203.2 304.8 406.4 555.8 (2.875) (3.5) (4) (4.5) (5.563) (6.625) (8.625) (10.75) (12.75) (1.75) (2) (2.25) (2.5) (3) (3.5) (4) (5) (6) (8) (12) (16) (22) Maximum mm (in.) 88.9 101.6 114.3 141.3 168.3 219.0 273.0 323.8 (3.5) (4) (4.5) (5.563) (6.625) (8.625) (10.75) (12.75)

Wedge Type: SA1, SA2, SA3, SA4, SA5, SPWZ1, SPWZ3, SI1, SI2, SI3
2 2.25 2.5 3 3.25 3.5 4 4.5 5 6 7 8 10 12 16 22 30 Flat 2.375 2.875 45.7 50.8 57.1 63.5 76.2 82.5 88.9 101.6 114.3 127.0 152.4 177.8 203.2 254.0 304.8 406.4 558.8 762.0 50.8 60.3 (1.8) (2) (2.25) (2.5) (3) (3.25) (3.5) (4) (4.5) (5) (6) (7) (8) (10) (12) (16) (22) (30) (2) (2.375) 50.8 57.1 63.5 76.2 82.5 88.9 101.6 114.3 127.0 152.4 177.8 203.2 254.0 304.8 406.4 555.8 762.0 (2) (2.25) (2.5) (3) (3.25) (3.5) (4) (4.5) (5) (6) (7) (8) (10) (12) (16) (22) (30)

up to at 50.8 51.7 63.5 76.2 88.9 101.6 127.0 152.4 203.2 304.8 406.4 558.8 (2) (2.25) (2.5) (3) (3.5) (4) (5) (6) (8) (12) (16) (22)

Wedge Type: ST and SPE

up to at

Wedge Type: SA10, SA11, SA12, SA14

up to at

Testing and Documentation

All phased array probes are rigorously tested to ensure conformance to the highest standards. An extensive database, containing characterization records for each probe sold. This information can be accessed to compare probe properties.

Standard Test Form

A Probe Test Data Sheet is supplied with the purchase of any probe. This form presents the following information:

Median Waveform
__________________________________________________________________________

PROBE TEST DATA SHEET

Part Number: XAAB-0004 Description: ARRAY, 5-L-64-38.4X10-A2-P-2.5-OM Serial Number: D0259
Probe Information Summary ___________________________________________________________________________ Frequency : Probe Type : Element Count : 5.0 Mhz Linear Array 64 Housing : Cable Jacket : Cable Length : Connector Type : Active Area Dimensions Length : Elevation : 38.4 mm (1.51 in) 10.0 mm (0.39 in) Matching Medium : Rexolite Pitch : 0.60 mm (0.024 in) Angle Beam PVC 2.5 m (8.2 ft) Omniscan

The median waveform graph displays a median pulse-echo response (typical) from the test target. Half of the return pulses from the probe elements will have a peak-peak voltage greater than (or equal to) this median element, and the other half will have a smaller value. Return pulse duration is shown on the horizontal axis (in microseconds) and amplitude is shown on the vertical axis (in V). The number of the median element is shown above the graph (in parentheses).

Median Waveform FFT

The median waveform FFT graph shows the calculated spectrum for the median waveform (see above) over a range of zero MHz to twice the probes nominal frequency.
Pass Pass Pass [ [ [ ] ] ]

Probe Conformance Summary ___________________________________________________________________________ Parameter Measurement Specification Conformance ___________________________________________________________________________ Average Center Frequency (MHz) Average -6dB Bandwidth (%) Overall Vp-p Sensitivity (dB) Probe Cable Order Checked and Verified Probe Uncoupled Response Checked and Verified Probe Programmable Parameters Checked and Verified 5.03 Mhz 81.8 % 1.4 dB +/- 10.0% (band) > 60% (typical)

< 4.0dB (range)

6dB Center Frequency

The 6dB center frequency bar graph displays a calculated center-frequency value for each of the probes elements. This value is calculated by using the halfway point (in frequency) of an imaginary line intersecting a given elements spectrum (FFT) data at the 6db level. The average value of all the probes elements is displayed at the top of the graph.

Tester Signature __________________________ June 19, 2006

-6dB Center Freq., Avg = 5. MHz 5.6

Freq. (MHz)

6dB Percent Bandwidth

1 Elements -6dB % Bandwidth, Avg = 81.8 % 64

________________________________________ Part Number: XAAB-0004 Description: ARRAY, 5-L-64-38.4X10-A2-P-2.5-OM Serial Number: D0259

4.5

Median Waveform (Element 28) 0.5 100

-0.5 18 Time (us) Median Waveform FFT 0 Magnitude (dB) 19

50 1 Elements 64

Bandwidth (%)

Amplitude (V)

The 6dB percent bandwidth bar graph displays a calculated percent bandwidth value for each of the probes elements. This value is determined by using the length (in frequency) of an imaginary line intersecting a given elements spectrum (FFT) data at the 6db level and calculated as a percentage of the center frequency. The average value of all the probes elements is displayed at the top of the graph.

Pk-to-Pk Sensitivity, Avg = -45.9 dB 3.0 Magnitude (dB)

Peak-to-Peak Sensitivity
The peak-to-peak sensitivity bar graph displays a value for each of the probes elements, representing the sensitivity of the probe. This value is calculated by using the magnitude of the excitation (test) pulse sent to each element and the peak-to-peak voltage measurement of that elements pulse-echo return (from the test target). The reported value is 20 multiplied by the log of the ratio of these two magnitudes. The average value of all the probes elements is displayed at the top of the graph.

-48 0 Frequency (MHz) 10

-3.0 1 Elements 64

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AVG MAX MIN RANGE ______________________________ Center Frequency (MHz) -6dB Bandwidth (%) Vp-p Sensitivity (dB) -20dB Pulse Width (ns) -40dB Pulse Width (ns) 5.03 81.8 -45.9 355 765 5.08 83.4 -45.1 360 880 4.96 79.9 -46.5 346 678
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Pulse Width
The various pulse-width bar graphs display values representing the axial resolution of the elements pulse-echo returns at various levels, such as 20dB, 30dB and 40dB. These values are calculated by measuring the return pulses width (in nanoseconds) at the desired level. Axial resolution is an important measure of the ability to distinguish individual pulse returns from one another during a normal transducer operation. The average value of all the probes elements is displayed at the top of the graph.

__________________________________________________________________________ Part Number: XAAB-0004 Description: ARRAY, 5-L-64-38.4X10-A2-P-2.5-OM Serial Number: D0259

Test Conditions
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600

-20dB Pulse Width, Avg = 355 ns

Pulser Voltage : 70 V Pulse Width : 50 ns Primary Gain : 8 dB Secondary Gain : 37 dB Scope Delay : 18.7 us

Date : 6/19/2006 Time : 8:25:37 AM Pulse Type : Negative

Time (ns) 0 1 Elements -40dB Pulse Width, Avg = 765 ns 1600 64 Time (ns) 0 1

System : FOCUS

Scope Volts per Division : 0.127 V Test Medium : Testing on 2cm Rexolite Block

-30dB Pulse Width, Avg = 649 ns 1200

Time (ns) 0 1 Elements 64

Elements

64

Warranty Information

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R/D Tech Ultrasonic Transducers offers a one-year warranty on all the phased-array transducers sold by R/D Tech. These products are guaranteed against all defects in materials and manufacturing. All products covered by this warranty must be examined by R/D Tech Ultrasonic transducers and receive their approval in advance before any repairs or replacement are made. Any shipping costs are at the expense of the customer. The warranty excludes defects and deterioration due to normal wear and tear, or caused by an external accident such as: - Incorrect assembly - Poor maintenance - Incorrect usage including, but not limited to, the firing of the probe in air (WARNING : This will damage the probe) - Exposition to temperatures out of the range of -20 C to +60 C for storage or 10 C to 40 C for operation - Excessive voltage (max. 180 V for 7.5 Mhz and below, max. 100 V for 10 Mhz and above) - Use of unqualified couplant - Unforeseen modifications of the product Page 3 of 3