MG2, MG2-XT, and MG2-DL

These small affordable ultrasonic thickness gages are primarily designed for inspectors and maintenance engineers responsible for measuring the remaining thickness of internally corroded pipes, tanks, and other metal structures. Lightweight and ergonomically designed for easy one-hand operation, these gages provide cost-effective measurement solutions in many applications that require quick inspection of materials suspected of metal wall thinning.
We are known worldwide as a manufacturer of innovative, state-of-the-art ultrasonic testing products. We also believe that our customers deserve thickness gages that truly combine quality, accuracy, and ease of operation at affordable prices. We have accomplished this with three rugged models: the MG2, MG2-XT, and MG2-DL. Each offers a range of practical measurement features to solve a wide variety of thickness gaging problems. Even better, they all have in common being manufactured by a company that takes pride in having the best customer support network in the industry.

Choose From Three Units!!!
MG2
The MG2 offers many basic features such as Min/Max Mode that measures and recalls the minimum thickness at a fast 20 readings per second, Freeze Mode to instantly capture critical thickness, and Zero Compensation to ensure optimal transducer performance. Various other features make this handheld gage an affordable unit for quick spot measurements.

MG2-XT
The MG2-XT has all of the features of the MG2 plus much more! B-scan, Gain Adjust, Auto Sensitivity Optimizations, Echo-to-Echo, Thru-Coat, Differential Mode, Hi-Low Alarm, and the optional live A-scan are added features to provide you with more measurement capabilities in tough applications. This gage is ideal when you make thickness measurements on coated or painted surfaces.

MG2-DL
The MG2-DL is the most advanced unit of our Panametrics MG2 Series gages. It includes all of the features found in the MG2-XT plus a versatile file-based alphanumeric data logger that employs incremental, sequential, 2-D and GridView grid file formats. Using the optional GageView Interface Program you can transfer your data bi-directionally to and from your PC and gage. The MG2-DL is the answer if you're looking for an affordable gage with unique measurement capabilities such as Thru-Coat and Gain Adjust.

Practical Measurement Features (MG2-XT and MG2-DL only)

Thru-Coat ^®
With this patented technology, the gage simultaneously displays the thickness of the coating and the true metal thickness, using a single backwall echo. Each measurement is adjusted for their calibrated material sound velocity. Thru-Coat measurements use the D7906-SM and D7908 transducers.

Live A-scan with Waveform Adjust
This optional live A-scan mode allows the user to view the ultrasound waveform (or A-scan) directly on the gage's display, verify the thickness reading, or make manual adjustments to gain and blanking settings to maximize measurement performance for challenging applications. This helpful option has the following features: Manual Gain Adjust, Extended Blanking, Echo Blank Range and Delay.

Gain Adjust
This feature is very helpful when making measurements on sound-attenuating materials such as cast metals:
- Preset Gain Adjust to High, Low, or Standard
- Manual Gain Adjust can be set in 1 dB increments (Live A-scan mode only)

Extended Blanking
Allows blanking of unwanted echoes due to material surface "noise" from rough or irregular surfaces (Live A-scan mode only).

Echo-to-Echo
The gage displays the true metal thickness and ignores the thickness of the coating layer, using multiple backwall echoes:
- Auto Echo-to-Echo
- Manual Echo-to-Echo (Live A-scan mode only) that allows:
• Gain Adjust
• Extended Blanking
• Echo Blanking

Some MG2 Applications

Measurements
Measurement Mode: Pulse echo with dual element transducers
Thickness Measurement Range: 0.020 to 25.00 inch (0.50 to 635.0 mm)
Thickness range depends on material, transducer, surface condition, temperature
Material Velocity Calibration Range: 0.0200-0.7362 in/µsec
(0.508- 18.699 mm/µsec).
Thickness Display Resolution:

Measurement Rates:Standard Rate: 4 per second.
Fast Rate: 20 per second.

Min/Max Mode:Measures and recalls minimum or maximum thickness at 20 measurements per second.

Freeze Mode:Freezes display to instantly
capture critical thickness. Minimizes transducer couplant lift-off error and facilitates High Temperature measurements.

Automatic Probe Recognition:Automatically recognizes the listed Panametrics transducer types. Adjusts internal parameters and corrects V-path error.

Zero Compensation:Compensates for transducer temperature and zero offset.

Display

General
Environmental IP-65 Compliant:
Splash-proof, impact-resistant case. Sealed, color-coded keypad with tactile and audible feedback.
Operating Temperature Range:
-10° C to +50° C (+14° F to 122° F)

Size: 3.31 in. W x 6.0 in. L x 1.56 in. H
(84 x 152.4 x 39.6 mm)

Weight: 12 oz. (0.34 kg)
MG2-XT and MG2-DL additional specifications

Thru-Coat® Measurement: Meaurement of true metal and coating thickness using a single backwall echo (with D7906-SM and D7908 transducers)

Thru-Paint Echo-to-Echo: Displays the true metal thickness and ignores the thickness of the coating layer, using multiple backwall echoes.
- Auto Echo-to-Echo
- Manual Echo-to-Echo (Live A-scan mode only) that allows:
• Gain Adjust
• Extended Blanking
• Echo Blanking

Gain Adjust:
- Preset Gain Adjust to High, Low or Standard
- Manual Gain Adjust can be set in 1 dB increments (Live A-Scan mode only).

Extended Blanking:Allows blanking of unwanted echoes due to material surface "noise" from rough or iregular surfaces (Live A-scan mode only).

Auto Sensitivity Gain Optimization:
Allows the normal measurement sensitivity to be automatically increased or decreased depending on the thickness and material noise level.

Alarm Mode:Programmable Hi-Low set points with audible and visual indicators

Differential Mode:Displays the difference between the actual thickness measurement and a user-set reference value.

Live A-scan with Waveform Adjust:Optional live A-scan mode allows the user to view the ultrasound waveform (or A-scan) directly on the gage's display. Has the following features; Manual Gain Adjust, Extended Blanking, Echo Blank Range and Delay.

MG2-DL Internal Datalogger
Datalogger: The MG2-DL will identify, store, recall, clear, and transmit thickness readings and gage setup information via the USB Port.
Max. # of Stored Values: Over 31,000 thickness readings or 1,300 waveforms with thickness readings (with Waveform option)
Stored Data Documentation: Each saved thickness reading is fully documented with measurement status flags and a setup number that identifies parameters such as velocity, transducer, etc.
File Name Length: 8 alphanumeric characters
Identification Codes: 10 character alphanumeric Identification Code system identifies or locates stored data.
4 File Templates: Incremental, Sequental, 2D Grid, and Manual from PC

Standard inclusions
Model MG2 Digital Ultrasonic Thickness Gage, Wrist Strap, Test Bar, Couplant,
Instruction Manual and a Two Year Limited Warranty.
Standard packages include a dual element transducer.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

*All specifications are subject to change without notice.

The GageView and GageView Pro Interface Programs are Windows-based applications that collect, create, manage, and print data from Olympus thickness gages and flaw detectors.

GageView is compatible with gage models 35DL, 35DLHP, and MG2-DL. It provides the following capabilities:

• Creating Datasets and Surveys
• Editing stored data such as thickness data
• Viewing Dataset and Survey file information including thickness readings, waveform, gage setup values, and transducer setup values
• Downloading and uploading thickness surveys to and from the Panametrics ultrasonic thickness gages
• Exporting Surveys to spreadsheets and other programs
• Collecting snapshot screens (graphical data sent by a thickness gage that duplicates the exact screen display)
• Printing reports such as Thickness, Setup Table, Statistics, Color Grid, and others
• Upgrading gage operating software

GageView Pro is compatible with flaw detector models Epoch 4, Epoch 4B, Epoch LT, Epoch 4 PLUS, and Epoch XT, as well as the gage models listed above. When used with flaw detectors, GageView Pro provides the following capabilities:

• Exporting thickness or amplitude data saved on the Epoch to Excel, Word, or similar programs
• Create, format, and manage test databases
• Export real-time screen snapshots, including B-scans, to a PC or printer
• Import and export setups between the Epoch and a PC
• Set up inspection plan templates, including pre-loaded probe calibrations, IDs, and memos
• Create a custom DGS probe library
• Upgrade Epoch operating software