Checkline TI-007X Operating Manual

Operating Manual Distributed by: ABQ Industrial LP USA Tel: +1 (281) 516-9292 / (888) 275-5772 eFax: +1 (866) 234-0451 Web: https://www.abqindustrial.net E-mail: [email protected]

1.0 Introduction........................................................................................................................... 03 1.1 Disclaimer....................................................................................................................... 2.0 Keypad, Menu, Display & Connectors................................................................................ 04 2.1 ON/OFF/ENTER Key 2.2 PRB 0 Key 2.3 CAL Key 2.4 GAIN Key 2.5 SCAN Key 2.6 +/- INCREMENT/DECREMENT Keys 2.7 MODE Key 2.8 MENU Key 2.9 The Display 2.10 The Transducer 2.11 Top & Bottom End Caps 3.0 Principals of Ultrasonic Measurement................................................................................ 11 3.1 Time versus thickness relationship 3.2 Suitability of materials 3.3 Range of measurement and accuracy 3.4 Couplant 3.5 Temperature 3.6 Measurement modes 4.0 Selecting the measurement mode......................................................................................... 14 4.1 Which Mode and Transducer do I use for my applications? 5.0 Making measurements.......................................................................................................... 16 5.1 Probe Zero 5.2 Material Calibration 6.0 Through Pain Measurement - Multimode........................................................................... 22 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Multimode Transducers 7.0 Velocity Gauge....................................................................................................................... 23 6.1 Velocity Gauge (VX) 6.2 Calibration to a known thickness 6.3 Calibration to a known velocity 8.0 Additional features................................................................................................................ 26 8.1 GAIN 8.2 Hight-speed Scan

8.3 Alarm 8.4 Differential 8.5 Units 8.6 Lite 8.7 Beep 8.8 Probe Type 8.9 Velocity (VX) 8.10 Lock 8.11 Factory Defaults 9.0 Data Transfer a& Power Options........................................................................................ 33 9.1 Connectivity 9.2 Installing Serial Driver (CDC) 9.3 Line Power 10.0 Appendix A - Velocity Table.................................................................................................. 36 11.0 Appendix B - Application Notes........................................................................................... 37 12.0 Warranty................................................................................................................................ 30

1.0 INTRODUCTION The Checkline model TI-007X is a precision ultrasonic micrometer. Based on the same operating principles as SONAR, the TI-007X is capable of measuring the thickness of various materials with accuracy as high as ±0.0001 inches, or ±0.001 millimeters. The principle advantage of ultrasonic measurement over traditional methods is that ultrasonic measurements can be performed with access to only one side of the material being measured. 1.1 Disclaimer While the TI-007X is a basic digital instrument, it is equipped with a number of measurement modes and transducer options for additional versatility. It is strongly recommended that the contents of this manual be read in its entirety to avoid erroneous measurements based on operator error. The user is solely responsible for proper use, setup and interpretation of the measurements acquired.

2.0 KEYPAD, MENU, DISPLAY & CONNECTORS The Keypad 2.1 ON/OFF/ENTER Key The ON/OFF/ENTER key powers the unit ON or OFF. Since the same key is also used as an ENTER key, the gauge is powered off by pressing and holding down the key until the unit powers off. Once the gauge is initially powered on, this key will function as the ENTER key, similar to a computer keyboard. This key will be used to select or set a menu option. NOTE: Unit will automatically power off when idle for 5 minutes. All current settings are automatically saved prior to powering off. 2.2 PRB 0 Key The PRB 0 key is used to “zero” the TI-007X in much the same way that a mechanical micrometer is zeroed. If the gauge is not zeroed correctly, all of the measurements that the gauge makes may be in error by some fixed value. Refer to section 5.1 for a further explanation of this important feature. 2.3 CAL Key The CAL key is used to enter and exit the TI-007X ’s calibration mode. This mode is used to adjust the sound velocity value that the TI-007X will use when calculating thickness. The tool will either calculate the sound-velocity from a sample of the material being measured, or allow a known velocity value to be entered directly. This provides increased linearity between transducers. Refer to section 5.2 for an explanation on the various calibration options.