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GESensing & Inspection Technologies UltrasonicP/N 1259551 Rev. 1February 2009DM5EOperating Manual

Prefacex DM5E Operating ManualUltrasonic Thickness Measurement Critical Operating ProceduresThe following operating procedures must be observed by all

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DM5E Operating Manual xiPrefaceUltrasonic Thickness Measurement Critical Operating Procedures (cont.)3. Effects of Temperature on CalibrationTemperatu

Prefacexii DM5E Operating ManualUltrasonic Thickness Measurement Critical Operating Procedures (cont.)6. DoublingUltrasonic thickness gauges will, und

DM5E Operating Manual xiiiPrefaceSafety InformationIMPORTANT: The DM5E is an instrument for materials testing. Any use for medical applications or oth

Prefacexiv DM5E Operating ManualDefects/Errors and Exceptional StressesIf you have reason to believe that safe operation of your DM5E is no longer pos

Chapter 1. General InformationDM5E Operating Manual 1Chapter 1. General InformationThe DM5E is an ultrasonic corrosion thickness measurement device. T

Chapter 1. General Information2 DM5E Operating Manual1.1 Supplying Power to the DM5E (cont.)Figure 1: DM5E Connections and Batteries (shown with batte

Chapter 1. General InformationDM5E Operating Manual 31.1 Supplying Power to the DM5E (cont.)When the battery indicator is in the last quarter, as indi

Chapter 1. General Information4 DM5E Operating Manual1.3 Key Features of the DM5E (cont.)• Lockout feature with password access• Large LCD display wit

Chapter 1. General InformationDM5E Operating Manual 51.3.1 DM5E Corrosion Thickness Measurement Base Instrument1.3.1a Contents of the DM5E Base Instru

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Chapter 1. General Information6 DM5E Operating Manual1.3.1b Instrument Versions• DM5E Basic• DM5E with Dual Multi functionality• DM5E DL with Dual Mul

Chapter 2. Understanding the Keypad, Menu System & DisplaysDM5E Operating Manual 7Chapter 2. Understanding the Keypad, Menu System & DisplaysT

Chapter 2. Understanding the Keypad, Menu System & Displays8 DM5E Operating Manual2.1 Keypad Features (cont.)Figure 2: DM5E Keypad and Key Functi

Chapter 2. Understanding the Keypad, Menu System & DisplaysDM5E Operating Manual 92.2 Interpreting the Display ScreensThis section describes the l

Chapter 2. Understanding the Keypad, Menu System & Displays10 DM5E Operating Manual2.2 Interpreting the Display Screens (cont.)Figure 3: Measurem

Chapter 2. Understanding the Keypad, Menu System & DisplaysDM5E Operating Manual 112.2 Interpreting the Display Screens (cont.)Figure 4: Probe Se

Chapter 2. Understanding the Keypad, Menu System & Displays12 DM5E Operating Manual2.2 Interpreting the Display Screens (cont.)Figure 5: File Dis

Chapter 2. Understanding the Keypad, Menu System & DisplaysDM5E Operating Manual 132.2 Interpreting the Display Screens (cont.)Figure 6: Configur

Chapter 2. Understanding the Keypad, Menu System & Displays14 DM5E Operating Manual2.3 Working with the Configuration DisplayBy repeatedly pressin

Chapter 2. Understanding the Keypad, Menu System & DisplaysDM5E Operating Manual 152.3 Working with the Configuration Display (cont.)• BACKLIGHT

ContentsDM5E Operating Manual iiiChapter 1. General Information1.1 Supplying Power to the DM5E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 2. Understanding the Keypad, Menu System & Displays16 DM5E Operating Manual2.3 Working with the Configuration Display (cont.)• TIME - Use

Chapter 3. Setting Up the DM5EDM5E Operating Manual 17Chapter 3. Setting Up the DM5EPrior to measuring thickness, the instrument must be properly setu

Chapter 3. Setting Up the DM5E18 DM5E Operating Manual3.1 Connecting a Probe and Loading a Setup FilePrior to measuring thickness, you must connect a

Chapter 3. Setting Up the DM5EDM5E Operating Manual 193.1 Connecting a Probe and Loading a Setup File (cont.)After a probe is connected, press to a

Chapter 3. Setting Up the DM5E20 DM5E Operating Manual3.1 Connecting a Probe and Loading a Setup File (cont.)The following instrument settings are au

Chapter 3. Setting Up the DM5EDM5E Operating Manual 213.2 Configuring the InstrumentBefore using the DM5E, the parameters listed on the next page must

Chapter 3. Setting Up the DM5E22 DM5E Operating Manual3.2 Configuring the Instrument (cont.)Using the procedure described on the previous page, confi

Chapter 3. Setting Up the DM5EDM5E Operating Manual 233.2.1 Setting the Instrument GainThe instrument gain level may set to AUTO, DEFAULT, HIGH, or to

Chapter 3. Setting Up the DM5E24 DM5E Operating Manual3.2.2 Setting the Update RateMeasurements are updated at a rate of 4 or 8 Hz, as selected by the

Chapter 3. Setting Up the DM5EDM5E Operating Manual 253.2.3 Specifying the Nominal ThicknessWhen the VIEW parameter is set to DIFF/RR%, the displayed

Contentsiv DM5E Operating ManualChapter 3. Setting Up the DM5E3.1 Connecting a Probe and Loading a Setup File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 3. Setting Up the DM5E26 DM5E Operating Manual3.3 Instrument CalibrationBefore using the DM5E, the instrument and the connected probe must be

Chapter 3. Setting Up the DM5EDM5E Operating Manual 273.3 Instrument Calibration (cont.)Figure 10: Instrument Calibration Procedure (1pt Mode)

Chapter 3. Setting Up the DM5E28 DM5E Operating Manual3.3 Instrument Calibration (cont.)Figure 11: Instrument Calibration Procedure (2pt Mode)

Chapter 3. Setting Up the DM5EDM5E Operating Manual 293.3 Instrument Calibration (cont.)Figure 12: Instrument Calibration Procedure (Auto Mode)

Chapter 3. Setting Up the DM5E30 DM5E Operating Manual3.4 Setting the Maximum and Minimum AlarmsWhen the thickness measurement value exceeds either th

Chapter 3. Setting Up the DM5EDM5E Operating Manual 313.5 B-SCAN Display RangeThe default BSCAN display range is 0-20 inch. We highly recommend adjust

Chapter 3. Setting Up the DM5E32 DM5E Operating Manual3.6 Locking and Unlocking Instrument the ControlsThe DM5E allows operators to lockout specific f

Chapter 3. Setting Up the DM5EDM5E Operating Manual 333.6 Locking and Unlocking Instrument the Controls (cont.)Figure 13: Locking and Unlocking the F

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Chapter 4. Measuring ThicknessDM5E Operating Manual 35Chapter 4. Measuring ThicknessAfter setting up the instrument as described in Chapter 3, additio

ContentsDM5E Operating Manual vChapter 5. Using the Optional Data Recorder5.1 Creating a New Data Recorder File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 4. Measuring Thickness36 DM5E Operating Manual4.1 Selecting the Displayed View ModeBase model DM5E instruments offer four display modes. In ad

Chapter 4. Measuring ThicknessDM5E Operating Manual 374.1 Selecting the Displayed View Mode (cont.)Note: During the placement of a very sensitive pro

Chapter 4. Measuring Thickness38 DM5E Operating Manual4.1 Selecting the Displayed View Mode (cont.)The measurement mode displayed by the instrument m

Chapter 4. Measuring ThicknessDM5E Operating Manual 394.2 Normal Measurement View ModeWhen NORMAL view mode is active, the display shows only a thickn

Chapter 4. Measuring Thickness40 DM5E Operating Manual4.3 Min Scan and Max Scan Measurement View ModesThe MIN SCAN and MAX SCAN modes allow the user t

Chapter 4. Measuring ThicknessDM5E Operating Manual 414.4 Differential/Rate-of-Reduction Measurement View ModeThis view mode (see Figure 16 below) dis

Chapter 4. Measuring Thickness42 DM5E Operating Manual4.5 B-SCAN Measurement View ModeThe B-SCAN mode (see Figure 17 below) allows the user to continu

Chapter 4. Measuring ThicknessDM5E Operating Manual 434.6 Dual Multi Measurement View ModeProtective coatings, including paint, contribute significant

Chapter 4. Measuring Thickness44 DM5E Operating Manual4.6 Dual Multi Measurement View Mode (cont.)Figure 18: DUAL MULTI Measurement View ModeDual Mul

Chapter 5. Using the Optional Data RecorderDM5E Operating Manual 45Chapter 5. Using the Optional Data RecorderNote: The instructions in this chapter a

Contentsvi DM5E Operating ManualChapter 8. Maintenance8.1 Care of the instrument. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 5. Using the Optional Data Recorder46 DM5E Operating Manual5.1 Creating a New Data Recorder FileTo create a new Data Recorder file, you need o

Chapter 5. Using the Optional Data RecorderDM5E Operating Manual 475.1 Creating a New Data Recorder File (cont.)Figure 19: Creating a New Data Record

Chapter 5. Using the Optional Data Recorder48 DM5E Operating Manual5.1 Creating a New Data Recorder File (cont.)Figure 20: Defining the Size and Adva

Chapter 5. Using the Optional Data RecorderDM5E Operating Manual 495.2 Recalling and Erasing Stored Data Recorder FilesStored Data Recorder files can

Chapter 5. Using the Optional Data Recorder50 DM5E Operating Manual5.2.2 Erasing a Data Recorder File1. Press again to launch the File Display mode.

Chapter 5. Using the Optional Data RecorderDM5E Operating Manual 515.3.1 Storing Minimum of B-Scan in Data Recorder FilesWhen in B-Scan mode, the mini

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Chapter 6. I/O FeaturesDM5E Operating Manual 53Chapter 6. I/O FeaturesNote: The instructions in this chapter apply to all versions of the DM5E instrum

Chapter 6. I/O Features54 DM5E Operating Manual6.1 Connecting the DM5E to a PCThe instrument’s I/O port can be connected to a PC using a mini-USB cabl

Chapter 7. SpecificationsDM5E Operating Manual 55Chapter 7. SpecificationsThis chapter lists the features and specifications of your DM5E including:•

DM5E Operating Manual viiPrefaceImportant NoticeThe following information must be read and understood by any user of a GE Sensing & Inspection Tec

Chapter 7. Specifications56 DM5E Operating Manual7.1 Instrument SpecificationsOperating Principle: Ultrasonic, pulse echo measurement methodMeasuring

Chapter 7. SpecificationsDM5E Operating Manual 577.1 Instrument Specifications (cont.)Pulser: Excitation Pulse: Spike PulserVol ta ge: 120 V into 50

Chapter 7. Specifications58 DM5E Operating Manual7.1 Instrument Specifications (cont.)Alarm Settings: Minimum and Maximum alarms,Range of 0.010 in to

Chapter 7. SpecificationsDM5E Operating Manual 597.1 Instrument Specifications (cont.)Size: 138mm x 32mm x 75mmShock: IEC 68-2-27 Ea, as per Mil Std

Chapter 7. Specifications60 DM5E Operating Manual7.2 Data Recorder Option FeaturesCapacity: 50,000 readingsFile Structures: Grid fileNumber of Rows: 1

Chapter 7. SpecificationsDM5E Operating Manual 617.3 DM5E Probe/Transducer SpecificationsModel DA501 Model DA503 Model DA512 Model DA590Frequency: 5 M

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Chapter 8. MaintenanceDM5E Operating Manual 63Chapter 8. Maintenance8.1 Care of the instrumentClean the instrument housing and display using a soft cl

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Appendix A. Supplemental InformationDM5E Operating Manual 65Appendix A. Supplemental InformationThis appendix contains supplementary information, incl

Prefaceviii DM5E Operating ManualOperator TrainingOperators must receive adequate training before using ultrasonic test equipment. Operators must be t

Appendix A. Supplemental Information66 DM5E Operating ManualA.1 Resetting the Operating SoftwareIMPORTANT: The following procedure will set all parame

Appendix A. Supplemental InformationDM5E Operating Manual 67A.2 Firmware UpdatesThe DM5E operating software can be upgraded using an internet connecti

Appendix A. Supplemental Information68 DM5E Operating ManualA.2 Firmware Updates (cont.)Figure 22: Changing Parameter Settings

Appendix A. Supplemental InformationDM5E Operating Manual 69A.2 Firmware Updates (cont.)6. When prompted, press and hold the and keys for 3 secon

Appendix A. Supplemental Information70 DM5E Operating ManualA.4 EMC DocumentationThe following is the DM5E Declaration of EMC Compliance:DM5E Ultrason

Appendix A. Supplemental InformationDM5E Operating Manual 71A.5 Manufacturing & Customer Service LocationsThe DM5E is manufactured according to st

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Appendix B. Regulatory ComplianceDM5E Operating Manual 73Appendix B. Regulatory ComplianceThis appendix contains information on the following topics:•

Appendix B. Regulatory Compliance74 DM5E Operating ManualB.1 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) DirectiveGE Sensing & Inspection Tec

Appendix B. Regulatory ComplianceDM5E Operating Manual 75B.2 Battery DisposalThis product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted mu

DM5E Operating Manual ixPrefaceTesting LimitationsIn ultrasonic testing, information is obtained only from within the limits of the sound beam. Operat

Appendix B. Regulatory Compliance76 DM5E Operating ManualB.2.2 The Risks and Your Role in Reducing ThemYour participation is an important part of the

Appendix B. Regulatory ComplianceDM5E Operating Manual 77B.3 EN15317 Technical SpecificationsThe technical specifications for the DM5E according to EN

Appendix B. Regulatory Compliance78 DM5E Operating ManualOperational Current Range milliAmps 95 145 Update rate set at 8hz, With USB cable connected t

Appendix B. Regulatory ComplianceDM5E Operating Manual 79PerformanceMin. and Max. Measureable Thickness mm 1 200 with DA501Min. and Max. Measureable T

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IndexDM5E Operating Manual 81AAlarms, Setting Minimum and Maximum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30BBacklight, Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . .

Index82 DM5E Operating ManualConnectionsI/O Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Probe . . . . . .

IndexDM5E Operating Manual 83FFeatures, Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3FileData Recorder, Cre

Index84 DM5E Operating ManualMeasurementsDisplay Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Storing in a Data Rec

IndexDM5E Operating Manual 85ThicknessMeasuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Nominal, Setting . .