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MODEL ETM-2
OPERATING MANUAL
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DESCRIPTION
GENERAL INFORMATION
SPECIFICATION
BASIC OPERATION
CALIBRATION
MEASUREMENT IN INCHES
DISPLAY
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
PRECAUTION
HINTS ON GOOD MEASUREMENT
VELOCITY OF COMMON MATERIALS
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
ETM-2 is a microcontroller based digital Thickness measuring gauge based on
Ultrasonic Principle and transit time measurement. It is designed to make accurate and
reliable measurements from one side of the component.
The small size, hand held gauge uses highly advanced sophisticated manufacturing
technology to offer simplicity and ease of operation. No prior training is essential to
make good measurements.
The gauge is designed to be used in rugged site condition with the only component
subject to wear and tear being the probe. However basic precautions are necessary,
while handling to maintain good service life of the gauge. It will be a good practice to
avoid the gauge being subjected to dirt, rough handling and physical damage.
The measuring range of the gauge is 1.0mm to 199.9mm for ETM-2 with a resolution of
0.1mm.
Ultrasonic waves are generated in the probes and are transmitted through to the test spot
by locating the probe correctly. The Ultrasonic waves travel under the probe, through
the cross section and are reflected back by the material boundary. The time taken for the
to and fro travel is recorded and converted to display the thickness. It is essential that
the test spot surface and the other end material boundary are parallel to each other.
The gauge includes (optional items also) the following:1. Ultrasonic Thickness gauge Model ETM-2
2. Protective cover PC2 & carrying case model CC2
3. Probes:
P.81 general purpose application
P.86 smaller diameter tubes, thin plates and in limited access application
P.61 -general purpose application
P.66 -smaller diameter tubes, thin plates and in limited access application
P.45 -general purpose application but at elevated surface, up to 450c
P.21 -high penetration type for attenuating materials like alloy steel and nonferrous
4. Instruction Manual code IM2
5. Calibration Blocks : SB-10, SB20
6. Couplants
: EZG, EZGHF, EZGVHT, EZGT
Application examples are plate, tubes, vessel wall, castings, forgings, corroded tanks
and pipelines, boiler tubes, metal structure, machined components in ferrous and non
ferrous metals. Non- metals like glass, plastic sheets and tubes, certain composites,
plastic tanks etc.
2. SPECIFICATION
1. Thickness measuring range
2. Display resolution
: 0.1mm. / 0.0039inch
3. Measurement rate
: 1.40M/msec to 7.99M/msec&
0.055inches/sec to 0.314inches/sec
6. Display
: mm / inch.
: meters/msec. &inches/sec
9. Measurement method
: Pulse Echo.
: Sealed tactile.
: 2 nos. AA cells.
16. Size
17. Weight
: 190gms.
18. Accessories
3. BASIC OPERATIONS
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3.1 CONTROLS
: 1.
ON/OFF
instrument.
2. SLEW KEYS:
calibration values.
3.
CAL
mode.
3.2
PROBES
3.3
COUPLANT
3.4 INITIAL SETUP : Procedure while operating the gauge for mild steel
material, similar to the test block included on the gauge.
mild steel, velocity 5890 m/sec has been preprogrammed
in the microprocessor.
Step1. Connect the probe. Plug the probe into the
connector at the top end of the thickness gauge.
Red colour probe connector to red colour gauge
socket.
Note:- When unplugging a transducer pull ONLY on
Lemo plug, NOT on the cable.
Step2. Wipe all couplant from the tip of the transducer.
If the probe surface is uneven, slightly grind the
probe surface on sand paper in 8 directions.
Follow the procedure given for
Press
ON
OFF
Display
Software version
may be different.
Software Version
Probe No
Use
CAL
Key
press
Metric units
mode.
Velocity
Probe not
sensed
Message displays if
probe not sensed
Probe on 5mm
calibration block
Calibration over.
Probe on job
Display thickness.
3.6 OPERATION
4. CALIBRATION
ON/OFF
Key.
CAL
Step5. Press
twice.
5. MEASUREMENT IN INCHES [ ~ ]
Procedure while operating the gauge for mild steel. Material, similar to the test block
included on the guage. Mild steel, Velocity 0.232 inches has been preprogrammed in
the microprocessor.
For mm to inches OR from inches to mm press ON/OFF &
key
simultaneously. First, release
ON/OFF
key.
INITIAL SETUP: Procedure while operating the gauge for mild steel
Material, similar to the test block included on the gauge.
Mild steel, velocity 0.232 inches has been preprogrammed
in the microprocessor.
Step1. Connect the probe. Plug the probe into the
connector at the top end of the thickness gauge.
Red colour probe connector to Red colour gauge socket
Note: - When unplugging a transducer pull ONLY on
Lemo plug, NOT on the cable.
Step2. Wipe all couplant from the tip of the transducer.
Follow the procedure as per 3.5.
Gauge is calibrated and ready to measure unknown thickness.
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6. DISPLAY
Various displays are as follows: -
START.
: Software version.
: Ready to measure.
: Replace battery.
: Probe number.
: Measurement in inch
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7. BATTERY REPLACEMENT
For replacing the batteries, open the gauge back cover by sliding the cover towards your
side & replace the old batteries with the new ones.
8. PRECAUTION
Avoid applying pressure on the display, because of which it can get damaged within
no time. Avoid dropping the gauge and use it carefully.
Do not open the set. It contains electronic components that can be damaged. Refer
servicing to trained personnel only.
The probe does not need special caution. Clean them after each use.
Ensure probe tip is not pitted or worn out. It should always be flat.
Do not pull on the cables in order to avoid bad electric contacts and damage to the
connectors. Light pull on the connector body is sufficient.
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VELOCITY (M / SEC)
ALUMINIUM
6320
IRON (STEEL)
5900
S. STEEL (302)
5600
S. STEEL (410)
7390
CAST IRON
3500-5600
COPPER
4700
NICKEL
5630
LEAD (PURE)
2160
TITANIUM
6100
TUNGSTEN
5180
GLASS
5770
LUCITE
2670
TEFLON
1350
NYLON
1800-2200
QUARTZ
5730
PERSPEX
2730
GLYCERIN
1920
WATER
1483
OIL
1410
RUBBER (VULCANIZED)
2300
Above velocities are approximate, for reference only. Due to material composition, they
may be different in the actual test component.
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