MP 2585
MP 2585
MP 2585
Revision: E
Date Issued: Feb 21, 2003
Date Revised: 14 August 2009
Calibration Procedure
DeFelsko Corporation
Table of Contents
1.1 This procedure describes the calibration of the PosiTector UTG Ultrasonic Thickness
Gage. Specifications for the gage-probe combination are shown in Table 1-1.
* The actual measurement range of the system depends on the material being measured.
Ranges shown are based on carbon steel.
2.2 The Minimum-Use-Specifications are developed through uncertainty analysis and are
calculated through assignment of a defined and documented uncertainty ratio or margin
between the specified tolerances of the UUC and the capabilities (uncertainty
specifications) required of the measurement standards system.
2.3 The uncertainty ratio applied in this Calibration Procedure is 4:1 or better.
Minimum-Use-Specification
Range Accuracy
0.040 to 5.000” 0.00025”
1 to 125 mm + 0.006 mm
Caution: The instructions in this Calibration Procedure relate specifically to the equipment and
conditions listed in this section. If other equipment is substituted, the information and
instructions must be interpreted accordingly.
3 Preliminary Operations
Note: Review the entire document before starting the calibration process.
3.1.2 Damage or excess wear shall be repaired prior to beginning the calibration process.
Note: Please refer to UUC instruction manual for menu navigation instructions, details
on features and operating instructions (i.e. required amount of couplant and pressure).
3.2.1 With the UUC powered off, select the “hard” reset feature by holding the “+” button
until the Reset symbol (2 arrows) appears.
3.2.2 After reset, select the Main Menu Zero function and measure the zero plate attached to
the probe. After zeroing, verify the probe on the 2.5 mm (0.100”) and 12.5 mm (0.500”)
steps of the 5-step block. Allowable tolerances following zeroing are + 0.05 mm
(0.002”).
Note: Whenever the test requirement is not met, verify the results of each test and take
corrective action before proceeding.
4.2 Select the 2-Pt Adjust feature from the Cal Adjust section of the menu. Perform a two-
point calibration using the 2.5 mm (0.100”) and 12.5 mm (0.500”) steps of the 5-step
block. This will adjust the sound velocity of the gage and the zero reference to the
material of the step block.
4.3 Using the appropriate Certificate of Calibration template for the UUC, record the
thickness from the Reference Standard label.
4.4 Determine the allowed range of readings using the calculation methods shown in column
A of table 5-1.
4.5 Use the UUC to take measurements on each step of the 5-step block. Verify that the
readings are within the allowable limits and record the readings on the Certificate of
Calibration.
5 Performance Requirements
Note: The technician will collect the data needed to complete column B of Table 5-1. Do
not write in this procedure.
Table 5-1 Performance Requirements and Calibration Data for PosiTector UTG
Reference Min. Reading Max. Reading Actual Gage
Thickness Allowed Allowed Measurement
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
A B
Calculation: A - 0.03 mm
Calculation: A + 0.03 mm
Description of Change:
Modified Table 1-1 to distinguishes ranges for single element and dual element
probes.
Added statements 4.1, 4.3 & 4.4
Reordered sections to standardize format
Added Min and Max readings to table 5-1 and removed imperial reference readings
column
Added calculations for min and max readings.
I confirm I have read and understand the procedure and the change described above.
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