Checkline TI-45N User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2.0 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03

3.0 Description of Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04

4.0 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06

4.1 Units of Measure

4.2 Installing the Battery

4.3 Connecting the Probe

4.4 Turning the Power On

4.5 Turning the Power Off

4.6 Using the Built-in Calibration Disc

4.7 Using Couplant Fluid

5.0 Quick Start Instructions - Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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6.0 Overview Of Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

6.1 Acoustic Velocity Modes

6.2 How To Change Acoustic Velocity Modes

6.3 Set-up for Measuring Thickness of Materials Other Than Steel

6.4 Acoustic Velocity Selection Table

6.5 Setup of Gauge When Acoustic Velocity is Unknown

6.6 Changing Acoustic Velocity Settings

6.7 Changing Modes

7.0 Taking Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

7.1 Notes on Measurements

7.2 Preparing the Surface For Measurement

7.3 Measurement of Pipes or Cylindrical Objects

8.0 Trouble-Shooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

9.0 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

The CHECK•LINE® TI-45N Thickness Gauge measures the wall thickness of metals,
glass, ceramics and many rigid plastics. This gauge uses the “pulse-echo“ principle
of ultrasonic testing where a short ultrasonic signal is transmitted from the probe. The
signal travels through the measurement sample until it is reflected back towards the
probe from the back side of the material. The elapsed time for this complete cycle is
measured and converted into an accurate thickness reading.

The gauge can be used to measure the extent of corrosion on the opposite, inaccessible
side of the wall by using the “Subtractive Method.” When the thickness of the original
wall is known, subtracting the thickness reading obtained from the TI-45N gauge will
determine the extent of corrosion at the point of probe placement. If the original wall
thickness is not known, test readings should be made along a grid of equally-spaced
points to obtain a profile of thickness readings. The smallest thickness reading will
locate the area of greatest corrosion.

The gauge is supplied from the factory set for an acoustic velocity of 5930 m/sec to
measure steel. The acoustic velocity is easily changed to accurately measure materials
other than steel. Refer to section 6.3 Changing Acoustic Velocity and section 6.1 the
Acoustic Velocity Selection Table. The TI-45N gauge measures thickness in either Inch
(factory default) or mm units. To change units of measure, refer to section 4.1.

The TI-45N is supplied as a complete kit, including the gauge with wrist-strap,
probe and cable assembly, a 2-ounce bottle of coupling fluid (couplant) and a
AA battery — all supplied in a fitted, hard-plastic carrying case.

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ELECTROMATIC Equipment Co., Inc. (ELECTROMATIC) warrants to the
original purchaser that this product is of merchantable quality and confirms in
kind and quality with the descriptions and specifications thereof. Product failure
or malfunction arising out of any defect in workmanship or material in the prod­uct existing at the time of delivery thereof which manifests itself within one year
from the sale of such product, shall be remedied by repair or replacement of
such product, at ELECTROMATIC’s option, except where unauthorized repair,
disassembly, tampering, abuse or misapplication has taken place, as determined
by ELECTROMATIC. All returns for warranty or non-warranty repairs and/or
replacement must be authorized by ELECTROMATIC, in advance, with all
repacking and shipping expenses to the address below to be borne by the pur­chaser.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT

LIMITED TO, THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR APPLICATION. ELECTROMATIC
SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE NOR LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUEN­TIAL DAMAGE, OF ANY KIND OR NATURE, RESULTING FROM THE
USE OF SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT, WHETHER SUCH DAMAGE OCCURS
OR IS DISCOVERED BEFORE, UPON OR AFTER REPLACEMENT OR
REPAIR, AND WHETHER OR NOT SUCH DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY
MANUFACTURER’S OR SUPPLIER’S NEGLIGENCE WITHIN ONE YEAR
FROM INVOICE DATE.

Some State jurisdictions or States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inci­dental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
The duration of any implied warranty, including, without limitation, fitness for
any particular purpose and merchantability with respect to this product, is limited
to the duration of the foregoing warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts but, not withstanding, this warranty, in the
absence of such limitations, shall extend for one year from the date of invoice.

ELECTROMACTIC Equipment Co., Inc.
600 Oakland Ave. Cedarhurst, NY 11516—USA
Tel: [phone]/ Tel: [phone]/ Fax: [phone]

Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Electromatic Equipment Co., Inc.,
assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting
from the use of information contained herein. Any brand or product names mentioned herein are used for
identification purposes only, and are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

WARRANTY

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2.0 PRECAUTIONS

1. The probe surface is fabricated from acrylic resin and care should be taken to
insure that it is not scratched by sliding over rough surfaces. The probe should
be placed down for measurements and lifted vertically when complete. Do not
slide over rough surfaces.

2. Do not use this gauge where material temperatures exceed 140 °F (60 °C) as the
probe will be damaged. Use the CHECK•LINE Model TI-25H High Temperature
Thickness Gauge for these applications.

3. Keep the gauge free of dust (especially metal powders, carbon, etc.) as they will
damage the PC Board. Use a damp cloth to clean the gauge after use. DO NOT
USE CHEMICAL SOLVENTS OF ANY KIND.

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APPENDIX

The TI-45N Thickness Gauge is supplied from the factory set for an acoustic velocity
of 5930 m/sec for the measurement of steel. To measure the thickness of any other
material, the acoustic velocity must be changed. When checking the built-in calibration
sample, the gauge will display the “Equivalent Value” listed in the Table in section 6.4,
instead of 0.197" (or 5.0 mm)

ACOUSTIC VELOCITY SELECTION TABLE

Material Acoustic Equivalent Equivalent
Type Velocity Value Value Of

(meters/sec) Of Calibration Calibration Disc

Disc (Inch) Disc (mm)

Aluminum 6260 .208 5.3

Acrylic (Plexiglass) 2700 .090 2.3

Cast Iron 4400-5000 .148 - .168 3.8 - 4.3

Ceramics 10000 .332 8.4

Copper 4700 .156 3.9

Duralumin (17S) 6320 .211 5.3

Ebonite 2500 .083 2.1

Glass 5570 .185 4.7

Nickel 6040 .201 5.1

Polyethylene (Soft) 1900 .063 1.6

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) 2300-2500 .077-.083 1.9 - 2.1

Quartz (X cut) 5720 .191 4.9

Stainless Steel (SUS304) 5790 .193 4.9

Stainless Steel (SUS403) 6100 .205 5.2

Stainless Steel (SUS410) 7390 .246 6.2

Steel 5930 .197 5.0

Tin 3320 .110 2.8

Zinc (Zn) 4170 .139 3.5

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◆ Denotes one of the 10 preset values in Mode C.

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Mode Selector

Back Light
On/Off

Probe Zero

Test Plate for Zero Adjustment
Equivalent to 0.197"

(5.00 mm)

steel

On/Off Switch

Probe Cable Connectors
Red: transmitter
Green: receiver

LCD Display

Increase Sonic Velocity
or Thickness Adjustment

Decrease Sonic Velocity
or Thickness Adjustment

Probe

3.0 DESCRIPTION OF GAUGE

3.1 Gauge

3.2 Probe Assembly

Probe Cable: Do not bend sharply.
Do not bring into contact with high
temperature objects (> 60 °C)

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9.0 SPECIFICATIONS

Range (steel) Flat plate 1.00 to 199.99mm

Pipe 30 in. diameter and 1.50 in. thickness or more

Accuracy

(mm) ±0.02

Errors

(mm) 1.00 to 99.9 ±0.05

100.00 to 199.99 ±2% / rdg

Probe (standard) 5Z10NDT-M

Probe Cable HF coaxial cable: 1.5 D-QEVX2C, 1.0m

Connector: FFS00250CTCE31

Object Material Iron, steel, aluminum, any other metal, hard plastics,

glass and ceramics

Sonic Velocity 1,000 – 12,000 m/s (10 predefined sonic velocities
Adjustable Range stored in meter

Display Digital LCD display with backlight

Display Resolution 0.01

mm (1.00mm to 199.9mm)

Display Frequency Approx. 3 times / sec

Digits 4-1/2 (max 19999) the upper digit displays 1 only

Start-up Time Approx 2 Sec.

Power Supply 1 AA-type alkaline battery, 1.5 V

Operating Time >30 hours continuous operation

Usage: 2 sec. measurement followed by 10 sec standby

Test Panel for 5.00 mm thickness for steel (sonic velocity 5930 m/s)
Zero Adjustment come standard with gauge

Weight Meter: approx 150 g. Probe: Approx. 50 g

Dimensions 69 (W), 144 (L), 30 (H) mm

Operating Temperature -5 °C to 55 °C

Storage Temperature -10 °C to 55 °C

Warranty Meter: 1 year. Probe: 90 days

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