1 00:00:06,640 --> 00:00:08,776 Welcome to this video on how to setup 2 00:00:08,776 --> 00:00:12,113 and calibrate the MagnaFORM probe. 3 00:00:12,113 --> 00:00:13,848 This video will show how to use 4 00:00:13,848 --> 00:00:18,251 the MagnaFORM with the new MXE Weld 1.0R1 software. 5 00:00:18,251 --> 00:00:22,123 This software is to be used exclusively with the MagnaFORM. 6 00:00:22,123 --> 00:00:25,526 The MagnaFORM will not work with the standard MXE software. 7 00:00:25,526 --> 00:00:29,263 The new software is provided on a compact flash card. 8 00:00:29,263 --> 00:00:32,100 The material used in this video is carbon steel. 9 00:00:32,100 --> 00:00:35,670 The following steps are valid only for carbon steel materials. 10 00:00:35,670 --> 00:00:39,973 Other materials will be supported in the near future. 11 00:00:39,973 --> 00:00:43,376 First we need to assemble the cart with the right wheels. 12 00:00:43,376 --> 00:00:45,846 The MagnaFORM can be used with magnetic wheels, 13 00:00:45,846 --> 00:00:48,148 rubber wheels, or a combination of both 14 00:00:48,148 --> 00:00:50,218 depending on the application. 15 00:00:50,218 --> 00:00:52,220 To change the wheels, you will need a hex key 16 00:00:52,220 --> 00:00:54,221 to block the axle from spinning. 17 00:00:54,221 --> 00:00:56,590 Insert the key opposite the wheel you are trying to remove 18 00:00:56,590 --> 00:01:05,500 and use your fingers to remove the wheel. 19 00:01:05,500 --> 00:01:07,435 Select the required wheel and make sure 20 00:01:07,435 --> 00:01:11,671 that the threads are placed away from the cart. 21 00:01:11,671 --> 00:01:17,578 Hand tighten the wheel and repeat if necessary. 22 00:01:17,578 --> 00:01:21,248 We will now assemble the MagnaFORM probe. 23 00:01:21,248 --> 00:01:24,818 First, you must pick the right wedge for the job at hand. 24 00:01:24,818 --> 00:01:26,788 Four types of wedges are available 25 00:01:26,788 --> 00:01:28,055 flat, 26 00:01:28,055 --> 00:01:29,823 12 inch outer diameter, 27 00:01:29,823 --> 00:01:32,560 24 inch outer diameter, 28 00:01:32,560 --> 00:01:35,263 and 24 inch interior diameter. 29 00:01:35,263 --> 00:01:39,233 In our example, we will use the flat wedge. 30 00:01:39,233 --> 00:01:45,740 Slide wedge into probe. 31 00:01:45,740 --> 00:01:47,808 Attach the Velcro® to the loop section 32 00:01:47,808 --> 00:01:50,511 closest to the wingnut. 33 00:01:50,511 --> 00:01:53,313 Tightly attach the other end of the Velcro® to the probe. 34 00:01:53,313 --> 00:01:57,251 The Velcro® will hold the flexible PCB in place. 35 00:01:57,251 --> 00:02:06,928 Place the probe in the cart and tighten the wingnut. 36 00:02:06,928 --> 00:02:17,238 Attach the cable to the probe and adapter. 37 00:02:17,238 --> 00:02:23,343 Attach the adapter on the module, 38 00:02:23,343 --> 00:02:28,783 and the encoder cable to the OmniScan. 39 00:02:28,783 --> 00:02:31,651 You are now ready to start the application. 40 00:02:31,651 --> 00:02:34,855 Insert the compact flash card into the OmniScan MX 41 00:02:34,855 --> 00:02:40,328 and power on the instrument. 42 00:02:40,328 --> 00:02:44,031 Select MXE-Weld 1.0R1. 43 00:02:44,031 --> 00:02:51,805 Raise the probe and press the check mark key. 44 00:02:51,805 --> 00:02:54,708 We are now ready to begin the calibrations. 45 00:02:54,708 --> 00:02:59,213 The first calibration to be done is the sensitivity calibration. 46 00:02:59,213 --> 00:03:01,215 Sensitivity enables the MagnaFORM 47 00:03:01,215 --> 00:03:03,951 to properly compensate for lift-off. 48 00:03:03,951 --> 00:03:06,620 Press start and raise the MagnaFORM in the air 49 00:03:06,620 --> 00:03:12,226 and press the check mark key. 50 00:03:12,226 --> 00:03:14,061 Place the probe on the carbon steel 51 00:03:14,061 --> 00:03:16,430 calibration sample and press next. 52 00:03:16,430 --> 00:03:19,233 The default settings are correct for this type of material. 53 00:03:19,233 --> 00:03:21,035 Press next again. 54 00:03:21,035 --> 00:03:29,010 Press start and scan the full notch. 55 00:03:29,010 --> 00:03:32,813 Press stop once the notch is seen on screen. 56 00:03:32,813 --> 00:03:34,615 Press next. 57 00:03:34,615 --> 00:03:37,551 Using the scan start and scan length buttons 58 00:03:37,551 --> 00:03:44,658 place the cursors before and after the full notch. 59 00:03:44,658 --> 00:03:49,063 Press compensate lift-off. Press next. 60 00:03:49,063 --> 00:03:50,598 Return the MagnaForm to the 61 00:03:50,598 --> 00:03:52,600 initial position on the sample. 62 00:03:52,600 --> 00:03:58,906 Press start and rescan the full notch. 63 00:03:58,906 --> 00:04:03,110 Press stop once the notch is seen on screen. 64 00:04:03,110 --> 00:04:05,313 Press next. 65 00:04:05,313 --> 00:04:07,448 Place the cursors before and after 66 00:04:07,448 --> 00:04:11,953 the full notch and press next. 67 00:04:11,953 --> 00:04:22,596 Press compensate sensitivity and then finish. 68 00:04:22,596 --> 00:04:24,631 To validate the compensation, 69 00:04:24,631 --> 00:04:27,868 return the probe to the starting position on the sample. 70 00:04:27,868 --> 00:04:35,943 Press the play key and then scan the full notch only. 71 00:04:35,943 --> 00:04:37,878 Lift the probe straight up 72 00:04:37,878 --> 00:04:39,880 and then cover the sample using 2-3 mm 73 00:04:39,880 --> 00:04:45,085 of paper or Plexiglas®. 74 00:04:45,085 --> 00:04:48,956 Rescan the full notch and compare the signal on screen. 75 00:04:48,956 --> 00:04:52,360 Press the freeze key, 76 00:04:52,360 --> 00:04:53,795 press the blue key, 77 00:04:53,795 --> 00:04:55,930 go to weld inspection – cursors, 78 00:04:55,930 --> 00:05:03,871 and move the cursors to compare the readings on both notches. 79 00:05:03,871 --> 00:05:07,308 If the readings are similar, the instrument is properly calibrated. 80 00:05:07,308 --> 00:05:11,045 If not , redo the sensitivity calibration. 81 00:05:11,045 --> 00:05:14,948 We will now perform a sizing calibration. 82 00:05:14,948 --> 00:05:17,185 Sizing enables the user to size defects 83 00:05:17,185 --> 00:05:19,353 in analysis mode. 84 00:05:19,353 --> 00:05:21,221 Press Start. 85 00:05:21,221 --> 00:05:23,590 On the next screen press start again. 86 00:05:23,590 --> 00:05:27,561 Scan the entire sample and then press stop. 87 00:05:27,561 --> 00:05:30,063 Press next. 88 00:05:30,063 --> 00:05:32,133 Place the cursors before and after 89 00:05:32,133 --> 00:05:36,870 the 0.5 mm defect and press register defect. 90 00:05:36,870 --> 00:05:41,908 Repeat for the 1, 2, 3, and 4 mm defects. 91 00:05:41,908 --> 00:05:45,278 Press finish. 92 00:05:45,278 --> 00:05:47,648 To verify the sizing, place the MagnaFORM 93 00:05:47,648 --> 00:05:49,283 at the beginning of the sample, 94 00:05:49,283 --> 00:05:52,486 press the play key and rescan the sample. 95 00:05:52,486 --> 00:06:01,195 Press the freeze key and then navigate back to the cursor menu. 96 00:06:01,195 --> 00:06:03,396 Place the cursors before and after 97 00:06:03,396 --> 00:06:26,120 the defects and validate the depth reading. 98 00:06:26,120 --> 00:06:29,690 You have now successfully calibrated your instrument. 99 00:06:29,690 --> 00:06:31,725 We hope you enjoyed this instructional video 100 00:06:31,725 --> 00:06:35,430 on how to setup and calibrate the Olympus MagnaFORM probe. 101 00:06:35,430 --> 00:06:38,265 For more information contact your local representative 102 00:06:38,265 --> 00:06:47,308 or visit our website at www.olympus-ims.com.