OmniScan MX2 Training Program

Wedge Delay Calibration Wizard

OmniScan MX2 Training Wedge Delay Wizard Overview

The wedge delay calibration wizard is designed to measure and

offset the sound propagation between the probe and the exit
point of the focal law in the wedge. (54.97usec below)
The function is exactly the same as conventional UT with the
exception that all the variables are available to mathematically
calculate it when exiting the setup group wizard and the function
is performed on many A-scans or focal laws at the same time
instead of just one.

OmniScan MX2 Training Wedge Delay Wizard Overview cont.

When the wedge delay is set correctly, 0mm on the A-scan corresponds to the exit
point of the wedge.
The sound path propagation through the wedge is delayed out of the A-scan.
Every focal law has a different wedge delay due to the different angles and exit
point on the wedge.
Inaccurate wizard input for wedge and probe parameters or failure to calibrate the
wedge delay when needed results in inaccurate time of flight and depth readings.
(SA and DA)

0mm

OmniScan MX2 Training Wedge Delay Wizard Overview cont.

Inputting the wedge, probe, and component parameters correctly into the
group set up wizard is the most accurate means of arriving at the correct
wedge delay.
Use of the wedge delay wizard on a new or unworn wedge that was input
correctly into the group set up wizard will not improve the reading accuracy
and is a common source of problems and inaccurate inspection results.
Mechanical handling errors and errors due to side drilled holes being
measured at different angles often reduce the accuracy of wedge delay
compared to the calculator results.
The wedge delay wizard will not correct angle error or velocity error, only
wedge height as pictured below.

Wedge velocity.
Wedge angle.
Height and position of
probe element #1.
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OmniScan MX2 Training Wedge Delay Verification

After completion of the group set up wizard move the probe across the calibration
block visualizing a side drilled hole at a known depth. (20mm below)
If the hole indication is consistent and at the same depth for all focal laws the
wedge delay is validated to the satisfaction of ASME, AWS, API and similar codes,
a wedge delay wizard correction is not necessary, and ALL the below parameters
will have been verified:

Wedge velocity.
Wedge angle.
Probe element
height and position.
Material velocity.

20mm SDH

OmniScan MX2 Training Wedge Delay Verification cont.

If the SDH depth changes across the focal laws, it is an indication that one or more
of the parameters input into the group wizard were incorrect or out of tolerance
resulting in refracted angle error.
An incorrect or out of tolerance material velocity error is the most likely parameter
to cause this.
If the SDH is at a consistent depth that is a little short or long the wedge delay
wizard can make the correction.
The wedge delay calibration wizard will not correct angle error or velocity error.

Correct wedge delay

Angle or velocity error

OmniScan MX2 Training Wedge Delay SDH vs Radius

The MX2 has wedge delay wizard options for both sound path radius and
true depth side drilled hole (SDH) calibrations.
The preferred and most accurate method is the sound path radius
calibration because it is not dependent on angle trigonometry and can be
performed over a longer sound path typical of the IIW block below.
The true depth wedge delay calibration requires a trigonometry calculation
that includes the angle. When the 70 degree is actually 69 it corrupts the
wedge delay calculation when performed on SDHs in true depth mode.
The calibration block must be of the same material (Same velocity) as the
inspection.

True depth SDH

Sound path radius

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OmniScan MX2 Training Wedge Delay SHD vs Radius cont.

The wedge delay wizard will change the UT mode for the range and display based
on the type of calibration reflector that is selected in the wizard.
If using a standard IIW block, select the UT mode for either true depth or sound path
and adjust the range as follows prior to entering the wizard:

True depth SDH

Sound path radius

Display>Selection>UT Mode = SP

50mm reflector

Display>Selection>UT Mode = TD

True depth scale

Sound path scale

100mm reflector

OmniScan MX2 Training Wedge Delay Gage Mode

Be aware of the selected gate measurement mode. (Peaks or edges)

Changing the gate measurement modes after calibration will affect the
readings. The MX2 default is Peaks.
Enter the wedge delay calibration wizard by selecting
Wizard>Calibration>Type Ultrasound>Mode Wedge Delay>All Angles.
Select start.
Peak Mode

Edge Mode

OmniScan MX2 Training Wedge Delay Calibration Wizard Use

Select Echo Type>Radius.

Enter the radius sound path distance. (50 or 100mm if using standard IIW)
Select Next.

Radius
reflector

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OmniScan MX2 Training Wedge Delay Calibration Wizard Use

Select the last angle to be used in the calibration. (70 degrees) Some
calibration blocks may have obstructions from a corner or adjacent
reflector that requires performing the calibration in sections where the gate
can be repositions.
When using a standard IIW block this is not necessary.

45-70 degrees

45-60 degrees

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61-70 degrees

OmniScan MX2 Training Wedge Delay Calibration Wizard Use

Set the position of gate A to cover the radius (Pictured below) or true depth
calibration reflector. The vertical axis of the calibration window is represented by
the gate start and width.
Set the threshold of gate A to 10% amplitude.
Select Next.

100mm
radius

Gate width

Focal laws and probe movement

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OmniScan MX2 Training Wedge Delay Calibration Wizard Use

Select Clear Envelope and move the probe across the calibration block passing
each focal law through the 100mm radius maximum amplitude position.
The white envelope trace represents the position in mm for the maximum amplitude
signal for each focal law.
Prior to calibration the 57 degree focal law is reading 104mm in sound path. The
calibration wizard will correct each focal law to 100mm sound path by modifying the
the beam delay that was originally calculated by the group set up wizard. (UT
Settings>Beam>Beam Delay)
Select Calibrate.

57 degree focal law

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OmniScan MX2 Training Wedge Delay Calibration Wizard Use

After selecting calibrate, move the probe over the block again passing each focal
law through the 100mm radius maximum amplitude position to verify that the wedge
delay was modified correctly.
If the wedge delay calibration was successful the new white envelope trace will be
contained within the tolerance window indicating all focal laws are detecting the
100mm radius +/- 1mm.
Calibrate can be selected repeatedly improving the calibration until the white
envelope trace is contained within the +/- 1mm tolerance.
Select Accept and a green W is displayed
in the MX2 indication area indicating that
the wedge delay has been modified by
the calibration wizard.

55 degree focal law

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OmniScan MX2 Training Wedge Delay Manual Edit

The calculated or calibrated beam delay for each focal

law can be seen in UT Settings>Beam>Beam Delay.
In addition to the beam delays for each individual focal
law there is a wedge delay parameter in UT
Settings>General>Wedge Delay where all the focal law
beam delays can be modified at one time.
Editing the parameter below allows a minor tweak to the
beam delay of all focal laws and will remove the green
W in the MX2 indication area that is present after wedge
delay calibration wizard use.
This parameter is 0 under normal circumstances.

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OmniScan MX2 Training Wedge Delay Wizard Movie

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OmniScan MX2 Training Wedge Delay Wizard Movie

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