Dakota Digital MMX-6 operation manual Dual-Multi Mode

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Dual-Multi Mode

Often times users and inspectors in the field are faced with coated materials such as pipes and tanks. Typically inspectors will need to remove the paint or coating prior to measuring, or allow for some fixed amount of error introduced by the paint or coating thickness and velocity. An A-Scan scope with a special echo-echo mode is generally used in order to accurately perform measurements through paints and coatings. However, In order to inspect for blind wall pitting and internal flaws, both echo-echo (thru-paint / coatings), and pulse-echo (locate flaws & pits) modes are needed. Special high damped dual element transducers are also a must when performing inspections using both modes without an a- scan scope for verification. A highly damped transducer rings for a much shorter time, allowing the MMX-6DLto measure thinner material thicknesses in echo-echo mode. This same transducer is equally effective when used in pulse-echo mode, eliminating the need to use different transducers for each mode. The new MMX-6DLgives you all these features in a simple to use, one button toggle, digital thickness gauge. The following steps outline the procedure for setting up this feature:

Dual-Multi Mode

1)Press ON/OFF key to power up the MMX-6 DL.

2)Press MODE key to activate features and settings.

3)Press the UP or DOWN arrow keys to scroll to GAtE.

4)Press the SEND key to toggle between modes ( E-E,P-E).

5)Press the MODE key once again to return to measurement mode.

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Contents Dakota Ultrasonics Dakota Ultrasonics Contents Disclaimer Very Important Introduction Blank Operation KeypadDakota Ultrasonics MMX-6 DL Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge Dakota Ultrasonics Display Dakota Ultrasonics Is currently operating in echo-echo Thru-paint/coating mode Transducer Making Measurements Dakota Ultrasonics Condition and Preparation of Surfaces Probe Zero Performing a Probe-ZeroCalibration Dakota Ultrasonics Calibration to a known thickness Dakota Ultrasonics Calibration to a known velocity Dakota Ultrasonics Two Point Calibration MMX-6 DL Modes Changing Units in / MM Units in/mmUsing The Back Light Scan ModeBack light Using Scan Mode Alarm ModeUsing the Beeper Dual-Multi Mode Connecting To a Computer RS232 Serial Port & The Data LoggerUsing The Data Logger Using the Data Logger Clearing a Storage Location Clearing an Entire File Clearing all Files Sending All Files to a ComputerPrinting a File Transducer Selection MMX-6 DL Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge Dakota Ultrasonics Blank Appendix a Product Specifications PhysicalPower Source KeypadAppendix B Application Notes Measuring pipe and tubingMeasuring hot surfaces Measuring laminated materials Measuring Through Paint & Coatings Blank Appendix C Sound Velocities of some Common MaterialsBlank Warranty Information Warranty Statement
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