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UltraMATE Users Manual

Version 2.20
Index
About UltraMATE.......................................................................................................................................... 4
ADVANCED Connect Options ...................................................................................................................... 5
Hi Speed Communication Tip ........................................................................................................................ 5
Appending....................................................................................................................................................... 6
Procedure for Appending :.......................................................................................................................... 6
Autolabeler Example .................................................................................................................................. 9
Boiler File ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Break Points.................................................................................................................................................. 13
Color Attributes ............................................................................................................................................ 14
Colorization .................................................................................................................................................. 15
Compare Example 1.................................................................................................................................. 16
Compare Example 2.................................................................................................................................. 16
Connecting your Computer and Data Logger ............................................................................................... 18
Copy & Paste to Access................................................................................................................................ 19
Copy & Paste to Spreadsheets ...................................................................................................................... 21
Copy & Paste within UltraMATE................................................................................................................. 22
Create Comment Lists................................................................................................................................... 24
Creating a File............................................................................................................................................... 25
Custom 3D File............................................................................................................................................. 27
Custom 4D File............................................................................................................................................. 29
Custom Grid File .......................................................................................................................................... 31
Custom Linear File ....................................................................................................................................... 32
Custom Point File ......................................................................................................................................... 33
Data Editing Menu (right mouse button). ..................................................................................................... 34
Data File Labels ............................................................................................................................................ 36
Data Rotation ................................................................................................................................................ 37
Downloading Examples List......................................................................................................................... 39
Downloading from DME-DL / DMP-DL / CL3-DL................................................................................. 40
Downloading from DMS example ............................................................................................................ 44
Downloading from USN Example ............................................................................................................ 47
Editing Comments ........................................................................................................................................ 51
Editing Custom Labels.................................................................................................................................. 52
Editing the Header ........................................................................................................................................ 53
Editing Thickness Values ............................................................................................................................. 54
Mass Editing of Thickness Values............................................................................................................ 54
EPRI Checkworks......................................................................................................................................... 55
UltraMATE DATAMATE file conversions ............................................................................................. 55
Exporting Files - Copy & Paste .................................................................................................................... 56
Extended Parameter Viewing........................................................................................................................ 57
Extended Readings ....................................................................................................................................... 58
Grid File........................................................................................................................................................ 62
Importing Files.............................................................................................................................................. 63
Inserting ........................................................................................................................................................ 64
Procedure for Inserting Rows or Columns :.............................................................................................. 64
Installation Comments .................................................................................................................................. 67
Linear File..................................................................................................................................................... 68
Loading UltraMATE Files............................................................................................................................ 71
Merging Files................................................................................................................................................ 72
File Merge Example.................................................................................................................................. 72
MicroGRID Attachment ............................................................................................................................... 74
Old and New Readings ................................................................................................................................. 75
Options Color Analysis................................................................................................................................. 77
Options Environment .................................................................................................................................... 78
Options File Locations.................................................................................................................................. 79
Options Histogram........................................................................................................................................ 80
Options View ................................................................................................................................................ 81
Page Setup .................................................................................................................................................... 82
Page........................................................................................................................................................... 82
Margins ..................................................................................................................................................... 83
Header/Footer ........................................................................................................................................... 84
Sheet ......................................................................................................................................................... 84
Report ....................................................................................................................................................... 85
Parameter Sets (Receiving)........................................................................................................................... 86
Parameter Sets (Sending) .............................................................................................................................. 89
Printing HELP............................................................................................................................................... 91
Printing Reports ............................................................................................................................................ 92
Report Header ........................................................................................................................................... 92
Data........................................................................................................................................................... 94
Histogram.................................................................................................................................................. 94
Attachments .................................................................................................................................................. 95
Reading Attributes ........................................................................................................................................ 97
Receiving Files ............................................................................................................................................. 98
Re-sizing the Columns.................................................................................................................................. 99
Ribbed Tube Obstruct Function.................................................................................................................. 101
Save File As ................................................................................................................................................ 104
Saving UltraMATE Files ............................................................................................................................ 105
Sending Files............................................................................................................................................... 106
Setting Comments, Reading Attributes....................................................................................................... 107
Status Bar.................................................................................................................................................... 108
The UltraMATE .UTM File........................................................................................................................ 109
File Header.............................................................................................................................................. 109
File Statistics........................................................................................................................................... 109
File Comments........................................................................................................................................ 110
Data Window .......................................................................................................................................... 110
Data / Attachment Window..................................................................................................................... 111
Tool Bar Icons ............................................................................................................................................ 113
UltraMATE file Export Structure ............................................................................................................... 114
Linear File Type...................................................................................................................................... 114
Grid File Type......................................................................................................................................... 115
Custom Grid File..................................................................................................................................... 116
Custom Point File ................................................................................................................................... 118
Boiler File ............................................................................................................................................... 119
View Modes................................................................................................................................................ 120
Viewing Attachments.................................................................................................................................. 121
Auto-Zoom Grid Block View ..................................................................................................................... 122
Auto-Size Options :................................................................................................................................. 122
Predefined Sizes :.................................................................................................................................... 122
About UltraMATE
UltraMATE is Krautkramer's Windows™ 95/98/NT 4.0 based program which
provides RS-232 (COM port) communication with Krautkramer thickness gauges.
It's full functionality is seen when used with the DMS and DMS 2 thickness
gauge/data recorders.
UltraMATE allows the user to create thickness data files of any of the standard
DMS and DMS 2 file types and send the files to the instrument through a
standard RS-232 port.
UltraMATE also allows the user to download thickness data from non-
programmable data recorders like the DM4-DL, DME-DL, CL3-DL and all USN
Flaw Detectors.
In addition to loading files into the thickness gauge and retrieving them,
UltraMATE allows thickness readings to be viewed, verified, and edited if
necessary. Locations can be marked as OBSTRUCTED, comments can be
flagged, and stored A-Scans, B-Scans and MicroGRIDS can be viewed.
Reports can be printed directly from UltraMATE or by using the Windows "Copy
& Paste" features, data can be easily placed in other Windows applications.
Once in these applications, the user can make any kind if report they need.
ADVANCED Connect Options
The ADVANCED options of the File Transfer window allows the user to manually
set options for the RS-232 connection.
This window also shows the current communication protocol settings.
Selections should be made from the drop down selection menu accessed by
clicking on the down arrow next to each setting.
Comm Port: This list contains the comm ports that are available on your
system.
All of the following settings must match the instrument's settings for
connection to be made.
Baud Rate: The data transfer rate.
Data Length: The length of the RS-232 data word.
Stop Bits: The number of stop bits used in the RS-232 transfer.
Parity: The RS-232 setting for the use of ODD, EVEN, or NO parity.

As you change these values, the connection status will be checked. The
connection status window will indicate if the connection is made or not.

Values displayed are values supported within UltraMATE.

Hi Speed Communication Tip

Commection speed may be influenced by the communication abilities of the PC
comm port. If hi speed communication problems persist, try reducing the baud
rate of the instrument until stable communication is established.
Appending
Adding reading locations onto the end of the data file is performed with the
APPEND function.

NOTE : The Append function is a nonreversible function. The data file can not be
changed (no undo function) back to its original format. The only option is to close
the file without saving and reopen. It is suggested that you save the file before
performing this function for ease of data recovery in case you perform a function
in error.

Procedure for Appending :

The following example is how to append a column to the end of a grid file.

From the EDIT menu, select the APPEND option.

The APPEND function box will appear (as shown below).
 The file type will automatically update to the current file type.
Check the desired insert function, Row(s) or Column(s) - only one.
Enter the number of Row(s) or Column(s) to insert.
Click on the OK box.
The user will then be asked to confirm the insert function (select OK from the
Insert confirmation box shown below).

NOTE : The Append function is a nonreversible function.

The new column (J) has been added to the end of the grid file.
Other types of Files have different DATA FILE LABELS.
Auto Labeler
The Auto Labeler assists in the labeling process for file types which use location
and/or point names identified with text.
This function will fill in repetitive text and increment a numeric component within
the label.
Starting Index: The starting field number* to which this Auto Label
operation will apply.
Ending Index: The ending field number* to which this Auto Label operation
will apply.
*The field number is the number appearing in the Edit Custom Label box.
Common Text (prefix): The text which will be repeated at the beginning of
each label (this field may be left blank if desired).
Starting Numeric: The number which will be added to the
Common Text to form the first label.
Increment Numeric by: The value added to each label numeric to get the next
label (this can be a positive or negative number).
Common Text (suffix): The text which will be repeated at the end of each
label (this field may be left blank if desired).

Autolabeler Example
Filling in the Auto Labeler with these settings.
Will fill in the labels like this.
 B-Scan Analysis
The B-Scan stored within the DMS 2 and then downloaded to UltraMATE, can be
analyzed for thickness values at any points within the B-Scan window. Using the
mouse move the mouse pointer into the B-Scan window. The normal curser
changes to a cross-hair and a vertical red line appears in the B-Scan window.
The user can move the mouse pointer back and forth through the B-Scan image.
A red line indicated the position of the pointer and the thickness value at that
specific point is displayed above the B-Scan image.
Boiler File
The Boiler file is a special adaptation of the Grid file with features especially
designed to accommodate Boiler work.
1. The rows are named with alphanumeric text instead of letters or numbers.
2. At each Elevation/Tube location, there may up to three readings (DMS) or
four readings (DMS 2).
3. Readings are labeled either L,C,R,B (left, center, right, back) or 1,2,3,4.

NOTE!
Alphanumeric labels are not supported by all instrument models.
When uploading a file which uses alphanumeric labels to an instrument
which does not support this type of identifier, UltraMATE will make the
necessary conversions.
Break Points
Color Range Break Point lists may be created without opening a data file by
selecting File from the menu bar and choosing NEW - Break Point List.
The Color Range Break Points window is accessed from the EDIT menu when
a data file is open.
These settings determine the display color for the given ranges when
Colorization is set to Break Points.
Ranges must be contiguous. The beginning thickness will be ZERO or the most
negative value contained in the file.
Use the mouse to access each range or use TAB and Shift-TAB.
Single click on the color field to select the color for any range.
If a check mark does not appear in the Enable column, that range of thickness
will be displayed in black while viewing data.
Save As allows the complete color/range setting to be saved for later use with
other files.
Open allows the user to retrieve saved BREAK POINT settings.
Turn on Break Point colorization by selecting VIEW from the menu bar and
selecting Colorize Readings or the highliter button on the tool bar.

Once you have set the Color Break Points (numeric ranges and
colors) for a specific data file, the information is stored in the thickness
data file. If you save the file by selecting FILE from the menu bar and
choosing Save or Save As, the Color Break Point data will be present
the next time the file is viewed.
Color Break Point data is NOT, however, sent to the thickness gauge
and is therefore NOT available in any newly downloaded thickness
data file.

Reading Attribute Window with Break Points displayed

Color Attributes
Thickness values may be color coded according to their value by checking
any of the selection boxes in the Reading Attributes window (except for the
Break Points box). Additionally, any of the indicated "special classes" of
thickness reading locations may be displayed according to user definable
colors.

For example, you may want to color the locations which have comments
attached to the thickness readings.
Colorization
The ability to color code thickness values according to the ranges allows the
user to locate thin spots quickly. By checking the Break Points box in the
Reading Attributes window, the window will change and show the different
colors by thickness range as defined by the Break Point setting.

See Break Points to see how to set the thickness values and colors.
Comparing Files
Compare calculates the difference or % change of the thickness values in two
files and displays the calculated values as a positive or negative value in a new
window.
The files must be of the same size, and type (Structure) although each file does
not have to have readings in all locations.
Access the Compare function by selecting File from the menu bar.
1. Select the newest file first by double clicking on its name in the list box.
2. Repeat to select the older file
3. Click NEXT
See also Comparing Files Options

Compare Example 1

Compare Example 2
Comparing Files Options
See also Comparing Files
Select Calculate Absolute Loss / Growth to show the difference between the
two values as a positive or negative value.
Select Calculate Percent Loss / Growth to show the percentage change as a
positive or negative value.
Connecting your Computer and Data Logger
To connect your thickness gauge to your computer, you must use the cable
appropriate for the gauge.
Connect the other end of the cable to an available COM port on your computer.
Set the baud rate you wish to use in the RS-232 menu of the instrument (if the
instrument supports this option).
Click CONNECT in the FILE TRANSFER menu which will appear when you
select DATA TRANSFER - SEND or RECEIVE.
The AUTOCONNECT feature of UltraMATE will find the COM port to which the
instrument is connected.
If the AUTOCONNECT function fails:
1. Make sure the instrument is ON and that the battery is above 50% full
capacity.
2. Check the connection to the COM port of the computer.
3. The COM port must be recognized by the Windows operating system.
Check system profile to verify Windows can use the comm port
connected. Refer to Windows HELP on verifying and setting COM ports.

Infared Communication
Instruments and PC's supporting Infared communication can connect and
transfer data without the use of an RS-232 cable. The user MUST confirm
that the Infared Communication device on the PC is operating properly.
For additional information on use of the Infared Communication
capabilities, please review information located on the Krautkramer Web
Site http://www.krautkramer.com

ADVANCED options
Copy & Paste to Access
To get UltraMATE thickness data into Microsoft Access, you must first create
the database table in Access.
Use these guidelines to create the table structure:
1. You must have at least as many fields as you have points at each
location PLUS a field for the location name itself if coping names.
2. The data type (numeric, text, etc) must be compatible with the data to be
copied, i.e. if you select TEXT as the data type for the locations, the first
record will contain the names of the columns (point names) and each
subsequent record will contain the location name in the first field with the
thickness values in the remaining fields. Thickness locations marked
OBSTR or EMPTY will show this text in the appropriate records and fields.
3. If you must have your thickness value fields defined as NUMERIC to allow
the data analysis you wish to perform, make only the first field TEXT to
accommodate the location name. The problem with this technique is that
any location (record) which contains even one EMPTY or OBSTR will be
excluded entirely from the PASTE operation, i.e. the location and all of its
points will be skipped. They will be placed in a table called "Paste Errors",
created automatically by Access .

A better solution to #3 above is to start with technique #2 then go into

design and change the data type of the thickness fields from TEXT to
NUMERIC. This will avoid missing any locations because of the
presence of an EMPTY or OBSTR. Any points marked EMPTY or
OBSTR will be converted to blanks. Depending upon the type of
statistical analysis you are doing, you may need to trap these in your
Access procedures - TEST and EXPERIMENT.
When the table is created, you are ready to COPY the data from within
UltraMATE:
1. With the data being displayed in UltraMATE, select the specific data you
want to paste.
To select a column, click a column title.
To select a row, click a row title.
To select a block of readings, click on the upper left most cell. WHILE
HOLDING THE SHIFT KEY, move the mouse pointer to the lower right
cell to be copied. Click the mouse to select the block.
To select all locations/points, click on the corner cell that touches both
row and column titles:
 2. Select Edit from the menu bar and choose Copy or just press Ctrl-C.
All of the selected data is now in the Windows clipboard.
3. Select or start your database application.
To PASTE the data into Access:
1. Open the table which will contain the data.
2. If necessary move any "extra" columns (fields) to the right so that the field
for the location name is first followed by the fields which will contain the
first, second, third, etc points. To do this in Access, click and hold the field
name and move it left or right.
3. Choose EDIT from the Access menu bar and select Paste Append. The
data will be appended to the table.
Copy & Paste to Spreadsheets
To perform special analysis, you may want to paste your thickness data into a
Windows spreadsheet such as Microsoft Excel or Lotus 123.
Getting thickness data into either of these applications is simple:
1. With the data being displayed in UltraMATE, select the specific data you
want to paste.
To select a column, click a column title.
To select a row, click a row title.
To select all locations/points (with location and point labels), click
on the corner cell that touches both row and column titles:
To select a block of cells, click on a the corner cell of the desired
area. While holding down the shift key, click on the cell in the opposite corner
of the desired area. The desired area will now be highlited.

2. Select Edit from the menu bar and choose Copy or just press Ctrl-C.
All of the selected data is now in the Windows clipboard.
3. Select or start your spreadsheet application.
4. Choose the cell which will be the upper left corner of the data.
5. Select Edit from the menu bar and choose Paste or just press Ctrl-V.
Copy & Paste within UltraMATE
UltraMATE allows the user to copy and paste individual reading cells, or
blocks of cells in other areas of the data file.

IMPORTANT : Copy and Paste can not be undone. Be sure to save information
often in case you make a mistake in the copy and paste process. If you make
a mistake, close the data file without saving then reopen the old (last saved)
data file.
Step 1 : Window 1 shows readings at the bottom of the spreadsheet.

Step 2 : To copy readings, block the desired readings and click on the copy
button.

Step 3 : Click on the top left cell for the data to be pasted into. Click on the paste
button. The following message will be displayed. Click on the YES box to paste
the data into the new area.
Result : The data is now pasted into the new area.
Create Comment Lists
Comment lists are "imprinted" into each data file when it is created.
A library of comment lists may be kept on the PC to provide a selection which is
appropriate for the data file being created.
To create a Comment List:
1. Choose FILE from the menu bar and select NEW - Comment List.
2. Click on the top field and enter the first comment.
3. Press ENTER to move to the next comment field.
4. Continue to enter up to 16 comments.
5. Click on Save As to save the comment list
You may also retrieve, edit, and save comment lists from this window.

Instrument that do not support comments

If you upload a file that has comments to a instrument that does not support
comments, the attached comment list will be lost. When receiving that file
from the instrument not supporting comments, the comment list will not be
percent.
Creating a File
To create new data files, select FILE from the menu bar, then select CREATE -
DATA FILE or the new file icon from the tool bar.
TIP: If you are going to use COMMENT LISTS, create them before creating data
files.
1. Fill in the header information including the selection of the units of
measurement and the file name used within the thickness gauge to identify
this file. All fields are optional except Gauge File Name and Units.
Note : Instruments that do not support file headers may loose some of this file
information.
2. If you are using a Comment List, enter the complete path name or click
Browse and select it from the list of saved comment lists.
3. Enter T-Min and T-Max alarm values (optional)

4. Select a File Type.

5. Click Next.
6. Continue to provide the information required by the file type you selected.

(Sample of Grid File creation window).

7. Click on CREATE to create the file.
8. With the exception of units, all header information can be edited in the
HEADER window.

See also Editing Custom Labels , Extended Readings and Auto Labeler
Custom 3D File
Custom 3D files make for logical navigation torugh a complex test component or
series of components within a single UltraMATE file. UltraMATE will produce a 3
dimensional file with custom names at each level.

Example of Custom 3D file:

Consider a level to be a description of heiracial design of the file. In this example,

the inspector is going to inspect a large panel. The panel is segrated into 5
different heights, with 10 sections on each heigth. Each section has 4 cells with a
test point at each cell location. Heigth is the most significant level, followed by the
section being the middle level and finally the least significant level being the cell.

The resulting file is displayed like this in UltraMATE. Each level tab, shown on
the bottom control. Within each level, are the sections, 1 through 10 and on each
section are 4 cells.
Custom 4D File
Custom 4D File types give the maximum flexability and design to handle complex
components or muntiple components within a single file.

Example of Custom 4D file.

The user can produce a 4 dimensional file for use in designing a survey for any
kind of inspection. In this example, the inspectior is laying out the inspection of
the inside of a structure. The most significant level is the Wall, and in this
example, there are a total of 6 (Top, Bottom, North, South, East , West). The
second level is the Elevation on each wall. The third level is the section at each
elevation. The least significant level is the test point at each section.

The resulting file shows the structure of the 4 dimensional file. The combination
of the most significant level and the second level are totaled on the tab, shown
on the bottom control. Within each level, are the sections, 30 through 49 and on
each section are 2 points.
Custom Grid File
The Custom Grid allows the user to choose the name for each of a number of
separate grid locations.
The current location is show at the bottom of the window in }} {{.
In this example, the current location is "North".

NOTE!
Alphanumeric labels and file structures are not supported by all
instrument models. When uploading a file which uses alphanumeric
labels to an instrument which does not support this type of identifier,
UltraMATE will make the necessary substitutions.
Custom Linear File
The Custom Linear file type allows the operator to give each location an
alphanumeric name.
In this example, the locations are "Coil 1", "Coil 2", "Coil 3", and "Coil 4".
In this example, there are 4 data points per location. There may be as many as
999.

NOTE!
Alphanumeric labels and file structures are not supported by all
instrument models. When uploading a file which uses alphanumeric
labels to an instrument which does not support this type of identifier,
UltraMATE will make the necessary substitutions.
Custom Point File
The Custom Point file allows the operator to name both the location and the
points at each location.

NOTE!
Alphanumeric labels and file structures are not supported by all
instrument models. When uploading a file which uses alphanumeric
labels to an instrument which does not support this type of identifier,
UltraMATE will make the necessary substitutions.
Data Editing Menu (right mouse button).
UltraMATE allows the user to easily edit information relating to thickness data
readings. The pop-up menu gives the user easy access to the editing menu
items.

Editing data information in a single data cell :

Select the cell to edit by placing the mouse curser over the cell and clicking
with the left mouse button.
Click the right mouse button and the edit menu will appear.
Select the needed option with the mouse and click with the left mouse button.

Editing Multiple Data Points :

Select the cell to edit by placing the mouse curser over the cell and clicking
with the left mouse button.
Hold Down the Shift Key.
Drag the curser to the opposite end of the desired area.
The multiple cells will now be blocked for mass reading attribute changes.
Click the right mouse button and the edit menu will appear.
Data File Labels
The following items are a list of the different data file labels as related to the type
of files.
File Type Data Labels

Linear : Point(s)

Custom Linear : Location(s)

Point(s)

Custom Point : Location(s)

Point(s)

Grid : Column(s)
Row(s)

Custom Grid : Column(s)

Row(s)
Location(s)

Boiler : Elevation(s)
Tube(s)
Point(s)

Custom 3D : Level 1 - User Defined

Level 2 - User Defined
Level 3 - User Defined

Custom 4D : Level 1 - User Defined

Level 2 - User Defined
Level 3 - User Defined
Level 4 - User Defined
Data Rotation
Changing the orientation of the data as displayed on screen and printed can be
done with the Exchange Axis Labels operation. This data rotation function
switched the X and Y axis of the displayed data. This is very useful when data
files are not geometrically equal.

Display of Standard Boiler File Format in standard display mode.

Display of Boiler File with Exchange Axis Rotation turned activated.

Note : Column widths can be re-sized individually or globally. See Resizing the
Columns.
Downloading Examples List
Downloading from a DMS or DMS 2
Downloading from a USN, DM4-DL
Downloading from a DME-DL (DMP-DL or CL3-DL)
Downloading from DME-DL / DMP-DL / CL3-DL
This example is a step by step procedure for downloading data logged files
from a DME-DL, DMP-DL or CL3-DL type data logger.

Step 1
Choose the RECEIVE FILES option from the Data Transfer menu or Receive
Files icon on the Tool Bar.

Step 2
Click on the selection box and choose the appropriate instrument for UltraMATE
to connect to. For this example, the DME/DMP-DL is chosen.

Step 3
Click on the connect button. UltraMATE will now find the instrument and make all
the necessary setting adjustments to the COMM PORT. Note the STATUS
line will state *connected*. Once connected, the file window will show a list of
data logger files in the instrument memory.

NOTE : UltraMATE can not see the files within the DME/DMP DL instrument.
No files are listed in the display box.
From the DME/DMP-DL instrument, select the file to download to UltraMATE.
(push the file key and scroll up or down to select a single file or us the all files
mode to send the complete datalogger to UltraMATE).

Step 4
Click on the Receive button. The following window will appear. You now have 15
seconds to perform the send function from the DME/DMP-DL instrument.

Once you have the file selected, press the SEND key on the instrument. The
file(s) will be automatically downloaded to UltraMATE.
The files will then be shown on individual windows on the UltraMATE desktop.

Downloading Errors
The number 5 indicates the file number/name the error occurred on.

Abort will discontinue the complete downloading process.

Retry will attempt to download the same data file.
Ignore will abort the current file attempting to be downloaded and move onto the
next file (if more are in sequence to be downloaded).
Downloading from DMS example
This example is a step by step procedure for downloading data logged files
from a DMS data logger.

Step 1
Choose the RECEIVE FILES option from the Data Transfer menu or Receive
Files icon on the Tool Bar.

Step 2
Click on the selection box and choose the appropriate instrument for UltraMATE
to connect to. For this example, the DMS is chosen.

Step 3
Click on the connect button. UltraMATE will now find the instrument and make all
the necessary setting adjustments to the COMM PORT. Note the STATUS
line will state *connected*. Once connected, the file window will show a list of
data logger files in the instrument memory.
UltraMATE will display all DMS file names inside the unit.

Step 4
Select the files to be transferred from the instrument to the UltraMATE desktop.
Click on the box that is to the left of the file number. Multiple files can be
downloaded by clicking on more than one box.

Once you have all the files checked, that you want to download from the
instrument, click on the receive button.
UltraMATE will show the files being downloaded

The files will then be shown on individual windows on the UltraMATE desktop.
Downloading from USN Example
This example is a step by step procedure for downloading data logged files
from a USN type data logger. Downloading from a DM4-DL data logger will be
very similar.

Step 1
Choose the RECEIVE FILES option from the Data Transfer menu or Receive
Files icon on the Tool Bar.

Step 2
Click on the selection box and choose the appropriate instrument for UltraMATE
to connect to. For this example, the USN 50/52 is chosen.

Step 3
Click on the connect button. UltraMATE will now find the instrument and make all
the necessary setting adjustments to the COMM PORT. Note the STATUS
line will state *connected*. Once connected, the file window will show a list of
data logger files in the instrument memory.

NOTE : Because the USN is a sequential data recorder, and all preset files
are shown and no names are listed, only the file number.
UltraMATE can not distinguish between files that have data in them and files that
do not. Review the files within the instrument data logger to determine what
files have data. If you attempt to download a data logger file that does not
have any data, UltraMATE will receive an error message like below. Click on
Abort to continue.

The number 5 indicates the file number/name the error occurred on.

Abort will discontinue the complete downloading process.

Retry will attempt to download the same data file.
Ignore will abort the current file attempting to be downloaded and move onto the
next file (if more are in sequence to be downloaded).

Step 4
Select the files to be transferred from the instrument to the UltraMATE desktop.
Click on the box that is to the left of the file number. Multiple files can be
downloaded by clicking on more than one box.
Once you have all the files checked, that you want to download from the
instrument, click on the receive button.
UltraMATE will show the files being downloaded

The files will then be shown on individual windows on the UltraMATE desktop.
Editing Comments
See Also Setting Comments, Creating Comment Lists, Editing Thickness Values
The text of the Comments may be edited by:
1. Display the Comment window. Press Control-F3 or, from the View menu,
select Comments or the comment icon on the tool bar.
2. The RED check marks in the COMMENT window are the
comment lock flags. The text of a locked comment can not be changed. If
the comment you wish to edit is locked (checked), double click the check
mark to unlock it.
3. Double click the comment text you wish to edit and make the change.

IMPORTANT : When you unlock a comment which is attached to a

reading, that comment is REMOVED from ALL thickness locations.
Editing Custom Labels
Size of Label Field
This is the maximum length of the location labels. Enter a value from 1 to 16.
Hint: It is generally recommended that this value be left at the default value
of 16. However, for very large files, a significant reduction in size can
be seen by reducing this value to the length of the longest location or
point name.
Label Fields
Enter the names (alpha/numeric text) of the locations (or point names). Use
the mouse to click on the field. Pressing ENTER as you type each name will
place the cursor in the next location. Use this method when creating labels
that are unique or have no sequential or pattern format). The labels can then
be saved for future use in other files containing the same labels.
DO NOT DUPLICATE NAMES.
Open
Allows the retrieval of saved label lists. Clicking on Open will open the
standard file selection box.
Save As
Allows the user to save the list for use with other files.
Auto Labeler
The Auto Labeler assists the labeling process by filling in repetitive text.
NOTE!
Alphanumeric labels are not supported by all instrument models.
When uploading a file which uses alphanumeric labels to an instrument
which does not support this type of identifier, UltraMATE will make the
necessary substitutions.
Editing the Header
The user provided information in the header may be edited.
To edit header information:
1. Open the header by selecting VIEW from the menu bar and selecting File
Header from the list or clicking on the HEADER ICON from the tool
bar.
2. Double click on the text of the field to be edited.
3. Type the text and Press ENTER.

Fields that can not be edited :

PC File Name
Dates
File Type
Instrument Type and Serial Number.
Unit
Editing Thickness Values
Thickness values may be edited in the Spreadsheet, Comment, or Linear viewing
modes.
To edit a thickness value, double click on the cell containing the current value.

When you edit a thickness value, any attached to that point is deleted.
Comments are unaffected. The number of decimal places are
maintained in the default value (i.e. when changing 0.259 to 0.26, the
displayed value will be 0.260).

Mass Editing of Thickness Values

Manual entry or change of thickness information can be done on the UltraMATE
desktop. To unlock the cells for mass changes click the right mouse button and
select the Cells Locked option at the bottom of the menu.

With the thickness cells unlocked, the user can easily move from cell to cell
making rapid changes.
EPRI Checkworks
UltraMATE has been designed to be compatible with the EPRI Checkworks
program through the use of the DATAMATE file format. Users can easily
download datalogged information from the Krautkramer datalogger and select
save as, and save the file as a .DAT (DATAMATE) file.

UltraMATE DATAMATE file conversions

UltraMATE will read (import) all types of DATAMATE file formats.

The operator has the ability to save the file in a specific format that EPRI
Checksworks can use. The two common are the Linear (Auto) and the Grid
File Format.

When saving a file, the user can click on the Save as type selection box and
display the different types of file formats that can be saved.

Select the Datamate III (Auto) File (*.dat) to save a Linear (Auto) file.
Select the Datamate III (Grid) File (*.dat) to save a Grid file.
Exporting Files - Copy & Paste
Any data appearing in an UltraMATE window can be copied into the Windows
Clipboard for pasting into another Windows application such as Word, Excel,
Access. This includes Data, Header, Statistics, Comments and Attachments.
To copy the Comment text, Header, File Statistics, or A-Scans into the
clipboard, open the display window containing the information you wish to copy
and press the Ctrl-C keys or select Edit from the menu bar and choose Copy.
Select the application you want to use and, if applicable, position the cursor at
the point where you wish the data to appear and press Ctrl-V to paste the
information, or use the applications Paste command usually found under the
EDIT menu (some applications may require the paste special function to insert
the different data formats).

Thickness data can also be analyzed in Windows applications such as Microsoft

Excel and Access.
See Copy & Paste to Spreadsheets and Copy & Paste to Access.

With UltraMATE's support of the Windows clipboard Copy & Paste function,
traditional exporting is usually unnecessary.
Some applications, however, may require data to be in one of several standard
file formats such as ASCII (space delimited), Comma delimited, or Tab Delimited.
See saving file formats for exporting to DMSMATE, DATAMATE or ASCII files.
Extended Parameter Viewing
The DMS 2 Instrument supports Extended Reading Parameters. These
parameters are specific to each DR location. To view the extended reading
parameter information, open the Attachment window, then click on a cell.
Note the reading attachment window displays the reading location and the
thickness value. The Extended Reading Parameters are noted in the bottom
cell of the window.

Figure 1 : Extended Reading Parameter Cell with no Attachment

Figure 2 : Extended Reading Parameter Cell with A-Scan attachment

Extended Readings
The DMS 2 Instrument allows extended reading data to be stored at each DR
location. The attached information is displayed within the attachment viewing
window (the same window used to display A-Scan, B-Scan and MicroGRID
information). Extended readings offer additional instrument set-up information at
each DR location. This additional information assures the user or supervisor that
instrument settings were not changed through the process of an inspection.

In the comment view, when readings are taken, the attachment type is
designated with a small letter "p" below the location.

The Reading Attachment window displays the information. The extended

parameter information is displayed even when an A-Scan, B-Scan or MicroGRID
attachment is attached.
 Above : Extended Reading with no attachment

Above : Extended reading with A-Scan attached.

The linear view shows all extended reading information associated with each
measurement point.
File Types
UltraMATE will create any of the file types utilized by the DMS.
File types should be selected with the structure of the component or system in
mind.
The DMS file types are:
Linear
Grid
Custom Point
Custom Linear
Custom Grid
Boiler File
Custom 3D File
Custom 4D File
Grid File
The GRID file structure consists of rows and columns.
The operator may choose to have letters or numbers identify the columns while
the other identifies the rows.
You may have as many as 9 readings at each coordinate.

Sample of a GRID file with 3 readings at each coordinate.

GRID file with 3 readings at each coordinate.

Importing Files
Files generated by DMSMATE or DATAMATE may be imported into UltraMATE.

To Import a DMSMATE or DATAMATE file:

1. Open the file dialog box by accessing FILE from the menu bar and
selecting Open.
2. Use the down arrow next to the Files of Type field to select the type of file
you want to import.
3. Make your selection from the file list and click open.
Inserting
UltraMATE allows the user to insert rows or columns of thickness readings
into a data file.
These rows or columns can be placed where the users desires.

NOTE : The Insert function is a nonreversible function. The data file can not be
changed (no undo function) back to its original format. The only option is to close
the file without saving and reopen. It is suggested that you save the file before
performing this function for ease of data recovery in case you perform a function
in error.

Procedure for Inserting Rows or Columns :

Place the mouse curser on the block or highlight the entire column or row
where the insert is to be made.

From the EDIT menu, select the INSERT option.

The INSERT function box will then appear (as shown below).
 The file type will automatically update to the current file type.
Check the desired insert function, Row(s) or Column(s) - only one.
Enter the number of Row(s) or Column(s) to insert.
Click on the OK box.
The user will then be asked to confirm the insert function (select OK from the
Insert confirmation box shown below).

The Insert function is a nonreversible function. The data file can not be changed
(no undo function) back to its original format. The only option is to close the
file without saving and reopen.

The new inserted column or row will be inserted as shown below.

Other types of Files have different DATA FILE LABELS.
Installation Comments

UltraMATE is a 32 bit application designed to operate under Windows™ 95,

Windows™ 98 and Windows™ NT ver. 4.0.

Installation under Windows™ 95 and Windows™ 98 concern is straight forward

and can be done without concern of system security.

Installation under Windows™ NT 4.0 (Service Pack 1-3) requires the installation
be performed by a system administration with full administration rights to the
operating system. The administrator will then need to copy the administrator copy
the registry key for instrument drivers to the default user profile. This can be done
as follows.
A. Start the Registry Editor for Windows NT.
B. Under HKEY_CURRENT_USER on Local Machine, identify the
following key:
Software\VB and VBA Program Settings\InstDrivers\Installed
C. With your mouse, select InstDrivers
D. On the Registry Menu, select Save Key...
E. Enter a name for this temporary file. Be sure to record this filename and
any extension you give it.
F. Under HKEY_USERS on Local Machine, open the .DEFAULT user
key. Open the Software key.
G. If there is a VB and VBA Program Settings key, open it. If this key is
not present, select Software and from the Edit Menu, select Add Key...
Create the VB and VBA Program Settings key.
H. With VB and VBA Program Settings selected, select Add Key.. from
the Edit menu and create another key, InstDrivers.
I. With the newly created InstDrivers key selected, select Restore... from
the Registry Menu. Select or type the name of the file exactly as you did in
step E above.
J. Verify that the key values that are loaded are the same as the ones in
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\VB and VBA Program
Settings\InstDrivers\Installed .
Linear File
The Linear File structure is the simplest. It consists of thickness readings
identified by sequential numbers 1, 2, 3, ... 9999.
The first reading location can be any number (1 - 99999) with remaining locations
numbered sequentially.
The linear file may be viewed in one of two formats: LINEAR and
SPREADSHEET.

Sample Linear files (click to view samples):

Linear mode with one column.
Linear mode with three columns.
A Linear file viewed in Spreadsheet format.
Linear File Structure
Viewed in Linear View Mode
Linear File Structure
Viewed in Spreadsheet View Mode
Loading UltraMATE Files
To Load an UltraMATE file:
1. Open the file dialog box by accessing FILE from the menu bar and
selecting Open.
2. Make your selection from the file list and click open.
Repeat this procedure until all the files of interest are open on the screen.

Multiple File Open Capability :

More than one UltraMATE file can be opened at a time. To choose multiple files,
hold the control key down and click on the files to be opened. Upon every mouse
click, each chosen file will be highlighted.

Click on the open button and all highlighted files will be opened in order.
Up to 10 UltraMATE files can be opened at one time.

To load a DMSMATE file, click the selection arrow beside the Files of Type
option and select DMSMATE.
To load a DATAMATE file, click the selection arrow beside the Files of Type
option and select DATAMATE.

NOTE :
Older version of UltraMATE file formats (version 2.11, 2.0x or 1.0) can be
opened in UltraMATE version 2.2x. UltraMATE 2.2x will save the UTM file
in a new UltraMATE 2.2x format (the file extension will still be *.UTM).
New file format files can not be completely opened by the order versions
of UltraMATE.
Merging Files
The File Merge function allows the data in as many as five files to be merged
into one file.
To merge files, select File from the menu bar and select Merge.
Select files either by double clicking on their names or single clicking to select
and then clicking the selection command button . You may remove
unwanted files from the selection list by selecting the unwanted file and clicking
the remove command button .
Click up to five files to be merged. The files must have the same structure
and size.
See also Merge File Options

File Merge Example

Merge File Options
Merge Method: Minimum Reading - selects the thinnest value in all of the
merged files.
Maximum Reading - selects the thickest value in all of the
merged files.
Average Reading - computes the average of all Non-Empty,
Non-Obstr locations.
Populate Empty Locations: A check in this parameter causes EMPTY
locations to be ignored. Unless this parameter is
checked, the occurrence of an EMPTY at any
specific location in any of the merged files will
result in an EMPTY at that location in the merge
file.
This setting does not affect the Average Reading
Merge Method.
Populate Obstructions: A check in this parameter causes OBSTRUCT
locations to be ignored. Unless this parameter is
checked, the occurrence of an OBSTRUCT at
any specific location in any of the merged files will
result in an OBSTRUCT at that location in the
merge file.
This setting does not affect the Average Reading
Merge Method.
See also Merging Files
MicroGRID Attachment
The MicroGRID stored within the DMS 2 and then downloaded to UltraMATE
can be viewed within the attachment window. The MicroGRID is a 2 X 2 to 9
X 9 grid generated within the DMS 2 Only. MicroGRID data can be edited
within the UltraMATE reading attachment window. Statistical information
pertaining to the MicroGRID data only, is displayed at the bottom of the
reading attachment window.
Old and New Readings
UltraMATE allows the user to change readings from new to old. The user can
select a single reading, a block of readings, a column, a row or all the
readings.

To change the thickness readings from old to new, select the reading(s) to be
changed.
Click the right mouse button and the reading attribute pop up window will be
displayed.
Click on the "set as OLD " option.
All readings are now set as Old and noted with a () characture in the reading
attribute box (when activated, is shown below every reading cell).
The window below shows the cell with the old reading flag displayed in the
comment cell below the reading.
Options Color Analysis
Access the Color Analysis Options by selecting Tools from the menu bar and
selecting Options.
The Color Analysis tab under the Options menu allows the user to set the color
used to display thickness values which are violations of the Loss alarm, Growth
alarm, T-Min, T-Max, have comments attached, are marked OBSTRUCT, or
EMPTY, have Attachments, or are Minimum Capture values.
To select colors for each type of reading, double click on the thickness (0.000) to
open the color selection window.
These color values are save automatically when you exit the program and will be
used the next time UltraMATE is run.
Turn on colorization by selecting VIEW from the menu and selecting Colorize
Readings.
TIP: It is not necessary to try to select a different color for each type of location.
Just select a different color for the ones you want to display at the same time.
Options Environment
Access the Environment Options by selecting Tools from the menu and selecting
Options.

Language Selection.
Language selection is made from the Language Box. Select the Drop Down
List Box and a list of current supported languages will be displayed. Highlight
the desired language and select OK.

Auto Connect Prompt at Startup?

Place an X beside this question to have UltraMATE open the CONNECT
window in preparation to receive files from the thickness gauge each time
UltraMATE is started.
Options File Locations
Access the File Locations Options by selecting Tools from the menu and
selecting Options.
The FILE LOCATIONS tab contains subdirectory locations for various types of
data files.
To change a location
1. Click on the location to be changed and click Modify.
2. In the file window, navigate to the subdirectory which contains the files.
3. Select any one of the files. The file will NOT be opened, but the
subdirectory will be identified and selected.
Options Histogram
Access the Histogram Options by selecting Tools from the menu and selecting
Options.
The Histogram options settings determine:
Display: Color - Display histograms in color.
B/W Patterns - Display histograms in black and white patterns
(better for some printers).
Y axis: As Percentage - Displays the y-axis of the histogram as a
percentage of the total for each color range.
As Number of Occurrence - Displays the y-axis of the histogram in
terms of the number of locations with
thickness values within the color range.
Options View
Access the View Option by selecting Tools from the menu bar and selecting
Options.

Decimal Places Displayed

These options gives the user flexibility in changing the way UltraMATE
displays the values. Changing these options does NOT change the actual
stored data.

Spread View
This option allows the user to change the number of Columns displayed when
viewing a linear file.

Grid Block
These option allows the user to turn on or off and how the reseizing is to be
displayed. For additional information see ZOOM GRID BLOCK VIEW.
Page Setup
The UltraMATE printer options are designed to give the user control of how
UltraMATE prints reports. By turning options on or off or making adjustments,
the user can change the format, contents and layout of the standard
UltraMATE printed report.

The Page Setup is found under the File Menu.

Five separate tabs control different parts of the Page Setup.

Page
The Page Tab controls the Orientation, Paper Size and Print Quality of the
printed UltraMATE report.
Margins
The Margin Tab controls margins on all 4 sides of the printed page.
Header/Footer
The Header/Footer Tab controls the information that can automatically be
installed at the top or bottom of the printed page.

Sheet
The Sheet Tab controls how the data form is printed.
Report
The Report Tab controls what items are printed in the UltraMATE report.

Note : All settings displayed in the above page setup tabs are the default
UltraMATE settings.
Parameter Sets (Receiving)
UltraMATE enables the user to send and receive Parameter Sets to and from
the DMS or DMS 2 instrument. The DMS can store up to 10 Parameter Sets in its
internal memory. The DMS 2 can store up to 20 Parameter Sets in its internal
memory.

Parameter Sets are complete instrument set-ups that are stored in the DMS or
DMS 2 instrument.
The general use is to store a Parameter Set (commonly referred to as a set-up)
in the instrument memory. This parameter set is based upon a specific test or
job. The next time the user is required to perform this same test, or this test type,
the user reloads the Parameter Set from the DMS memory and the instrument is
set-up to perform this test. The user is only required to verify the instrument
calibration and make adjustments if necessary.

To Copy a Parameter Set from the DMS onto the PC, use the following example :

Step 1 : Connect the instrument to the PC with the appropriate RS-232 cable.
Step 2 : Start UltraMATE
Step 3 : Select the Data Transfer menu and the Send Parameter Set option (as
shown below.

Step 4 : From the download menu, connect to the DMS instrument.

Step 5 : Select the Parameter Set to receive from the DMS. Click on the receive
button.
Step 6 : Once the file is received, UltraMATE will ask you to name the Parameter
Set file name. Enter the file name and click on the Save button.

UltraMATE parameter sets are stored in a separate directory set-up by the install
program. The default path is C:\Program Files\UltraMATE\User\Parameter
Set Files.
Users can create different directories and store DMS Parameter Sets anywhere
they wish.

NOTE : The DMS can hold a maximum of 10 parameter sets. The DMS 2 can
hold a maximum of 20 parameter sets.
Parameter Set Compatibility:
Due to the structure change between the DMS and DMS 2, DMS parameter
sets can not be transferred to a DMS 2 and DMS 2 parameter sets can
not be transferred to the DMS. UltraMATE will determine the instrument
connected and only display the parameter set types for the appropriate
instrument.

Sending Parameter Sets

Parameter Sets (Sending)
UltraMATE enables the user to send and receive Parameter Sets to and from
the DMS instrument. The DMS can store up to 10 parameter sets in its internal
memory. The DMS 2 can store up to 20 parameter sets.

Parameter Sets are complete instrument set-ups that are stored in the DMS or
DMS 2 instrument.
The general use is to store a Parameter Set (commonly referred to as a set-up)
in the instrument memory. This parameter set is based upon a specific test or
job. The next time the user is required to perform this same test, or this test type,
the user reloads the Parameter Set from the DMS/DMS 2 memory and the
instrument is set-up to perform this test. The user is only required to verify the
instrument calibration and make adjustments if necessary.

To Load a Parameter Set to the DMS 2 follow the following example :

Step 1 : Connect the instrument to the PC with the appropriate RS-232 cable.
Step 2 : Start UltraMATE
Step 3 : Select the Data Transfer menu and the Send Parameter Set option (as
shown below.

Step 4 : From the upload menu, connect to the DMS instrument.

Step 5 : Select the Parameter Set to send to the DMS. Click on the Select Target
button.
Step 6 : Select a memory location of the DMS (empty locations are displayed as
"Parameter Set Empty!). Click on the Send key.

UltraMATE parameter sets are stored in a separate directory set-up by the install
program. The default path is C:\Program Files\UltraMATE\User\Parameter
Set Files.
Users can create different directories and store DMS Parameter Sets anywhere
they wish.
NOTE : The DMS can hold a maximum of 10 parameter sets. The DMS 2 can
hold a maximum of 20 parameter sets.

Receiving Parameters Sets

Printing HELP
You can print any of the HELP screens by clicking the Print button while viewing
a HELP topic.
You can also select individual topics to print from the Contents tab of the Help
Topics Window.
To display the Contents window, click on the Contents button above.
Double click on the Book icon to open all of the topics.
To print a single topic, select it by single clicking on it and click the Print button.
To print all HELP topics in a book, select the book icon and click the Print
button.
Printing Reports
With the thickness data file open, select File from the menu bar and select
Print or click on the print icon located on the Tool Bar.

Follow the normal Windows printer window control to change printers, printer
options and OK to print.

Choosing what is printed is set up in the Page Setup control.

Report Header
The report header displays information about the file being printed. Included
is the File Header, File Statistics, File Comments and the Color Ranges or
Reading Attributes.
Data
The printed Data is displayed the same as it is on the UltraMATE desktop.

Histogram
The Histogram displays the current thickness population of the data file.
Related colors are aligned with the Break Point colors.
Attachments
A-Scans are printed on a separate page of the report. Users can choose to
print 1, 2, 3 or best fit. The A-Scan stored can be rectified or RF mode (as
shown in Figure 2).

Figure 1 : A-Scan attachment - Rectified Full Wave

Figure 2 : A-Scan attachment - in R.F. Mode

B-Scans are printed on the attachments page(s) of the report. Users can
choose to print 1,2,3 or best fit.

Figure 3 : B-Scan attachment

MicroGRIDS are printed on the attachments page(s) of the report. Users can
choose to print 1,2,3 or best fit.

Figure 4 : MicroGRID attachment

Reading Attributes
The Reading Attributes control window is accessed by selecting VIEW from the
menu bar and selecting Colorize Readings.
Color coding allows you to color code thickness readings according to the ranges
defined in the break point table. Special colors may also be assigned to
Loss/Growth, Min/Max Violations, Obstructed Points, Empties, Attachment
Points, Min Capture Points, well as those with Comments.
Break Points Click the square to turn on break point coloring and open the
break point color thickness legend. To set the thickness ranges
and their corresponding colors, go to
Color Ranges/Break Points under Edit on the menu bar.
Other Reading Attributes Click the square next to any of the other attributes
to activate their color coding.
Set the colors for each attribute by choosing
Tools from the menu bar and selecting Options.
See Color Analysis Options.
See also Setting Comments and Reading Attributes
Receiving Files
Select DATA TRANSFER from the menu bar and choose RECEIVE.
Follow the procedure described in Connecting your Computer and Data Logger.
When the connection is established, a list of files contained in the instrument is
displayed.

Click the check box beside the file to be downloaded. Users can select multiple
files (up to 25) to download be clicking on multiple boxes.
Re-sizing the Columns
UltraMATE allows the user to re-size the spreadsheet to a desired size.

Step 1 : Highlight all the cells to be resized (click on the first row title, hold down
the shift key and click on the last row title).
Step 2 : Using the mouse, click and drag the right side of the end column title and
drag it to the desired width.

The chosen columns are resized as shown below.

Ribbed Tube Obstruct Function
Ribbed Tubes, in Boilers, have the unique feature of having an obstruction
(where ultrasonic measurements can not be made) in the center of the tube.
UltraMATE has a function that will mark obstruct on the center of all tubes, as
selected within a range.

Step 1
Select the range of tubes that have ribs within them. (For a complete column,
click the first cell header, like 1:L in this file, and drag to the end cell header or for
a range of tubes and elevations, click on the top left cell, the hold the shift key
and click on the bottom right cell).

Step 2
Place the curser within the highlighted cells and right click the mouse. Click on
the set as OBSTR line of the menu.

Step 3
UltraMATE will ask if this is a Ribbed tube. If ribs are present, click on the YES
button, otherwise, click on the NO button. Clicking on the YES button will mark
Obstr on the center tubes only. Clicking on the NO button will put an Obstr on all
tubes selected.
Step 4
UltraMATE will ask if you want to attached any comments. To attach comments,
click on the YES button, otherwise, click on the NO button.

Step 4 - Option
If you selected YES, you can then click on the attachment(s) that you want to
attach to the Ribbed Tubes. Click on the OK button when finished.
The result is all center tubes of the selected area are marked with OBSTR.

If comments were selected, the first comment will show beside the Obstr.
Additional comments can be viewed in the comment display mode.
Save File As
Saving other Data File Formats

UltraMATE incorporates the ability to save data files in different file formats.
DMSMATE and DATAMATE are older legacy file types used by previous
DOS programs.

DMSMATE
UltraMATE can both read and save DMSMATE file formats.

Note : DMSMATE files do not support OLD READINGS.

DATAMATE
UltraMATE can both read and save DATAMATE file formats. As with all
DATAMATE files, A-Scan, B-Scan and MicroGRID attachments are not
supported and have to be deleted from the UltraMATE file before saving as a
DATAMATE file.

There are 3 DATAMATE III file formats to choose from

DataMate III (Auto) File

DataMate III (Grid) File
DataMate III (Custom) File

ASCII
UltraMATE can save data in ASCII file formats. These files are readable by
most all other programs, even DOS. Only the thickness data is saved in this
format.
Choose from comma, tab or space delimited file formats.

NOTE : UltraMATE will NOT read ASCII file formats.

Saving UltraMATE Files
Under the File Menu option, click SAVE to save the data file in the current
window.

Note : UltraMATE will save the UltraMATE file type (*.UTM) in the format used by
the current program. Older version UltraMATE files will be converted
automatically to the new format and may not be fully opened by previous
versions of UltraMATE.
Sending Files
Open all of the files you want to send by choosing FILE from the menu bar and
selecting OPEN.
Each file will be opened in a separate window on the screen.

Select DATA TRANSFER from the menu bar and choose SEND.
Follow the procedure described in Connecting your Computer and Data Logger.
When the connection is established, a list of the files currently open is displayed.

Click on multiple file check boxes to upload multiple files to the DMS or DMS 2
Instruments.

Click SEND to start the upload.

Setting Comments, Reading Attributes
Comments are set and cleared, OBSTRUCTS & EMPTIES are marked,
Attachments can be deleted by:
1. Clicking on the cell for the location you wish to edit.
2. RIGHT mouse button click on the cell.
3. Select the desired function.

The RED check marks in the COMMENT window are the

comment lock flags. The text of a locked comment can not be
changed. See Edit Comments for more information.
See also Editing Thickness Values
Status Bar
The UltraMATE status bar shows information about the

The left box displays the current UltraMATE file.

The UltraMATE .UTM File
UltraMATE uses a specific file structure when saving data. UTM files are
made up of 4 areas.
1. Header
2. Statistics
3. Comments
4. Data (Thickness Readings and Attachments)
These file structures are described below.

File Header
The File Header contains fixed and editable information about the specific file.

File Statistics
The Statistics window displays all calculated and numeric information about
the active file.
File Comments
The comments window displays all comments fields and flags note any that
are applied to thickness readings in the active file.

Data Window
The data window displays the thickness values, Obstructs or Empty thickness
locations in the data.
Data / Attachment Window
The Attachmnent window displays the saved A-Scan, B-Scan images and
MicroGRID data form a specific data point within the data file. The data point
is chosen on the Data Window (above) with the mouse or arrow keys.
Tool Bar Icons
The UltraMATE Tool Bar gives the user easy access to the most common
used features.

Icons From Left to Right.....

Create new file
Open a file
Close current file
Save current file
Print
Copy
Paste
Open/Close header window
Open/Close statistics window
Open/Close comments window
Open/Close attachment window
Upload
Download
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Spread view
Comment view
Grid Block view
Colorize readings
Exchange Axis Labels
Merge files
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UltraMATE file Export Structure
Files that are saved in other data formats (i.e. DATAMATE or ASCII) may not
have the same data orientation as in the UltraMATE data display or printing.
This page shows the UltraMATE data layout as shown on screen, and the
data layout as it is saved as a DATAMATE or ASCII type file. Users that are
taking these data files into other programs for display, evaluation or other
tasks need to account for the data layouts as shown below.

Linear File Type

The linear file is a sequential listing of data. The data points are exported in
this sequential format.
Grid File Type
The standard UltraMATE grid file is displayed and printed as shown below.

UltraMATE view of Grid File.

ASCII file view of Grid File.

Custom Grid File
Custom Grid files can have multiple test locations per grid point. The example
below shows two test points per grid (Top and Bottom). UltraMATE shows
these two points on different spreadsheets. By clicking on the tab at the
bottom of the window, the user selects which point to view. Note the active
tab has the }} {{ marks on the tab title.

View of Top Data

View of Bottom Data

UltraMATE will export the first location file, then the next. They will be stacked
one on top of the other as shown below.
The first point data file is exported and shown on top, then the second point
data will follow immediately after the first
Custom Point File
A Custom Point file can have 1 or more test points per location. The example
below shows 3 points per location.

Exported data is put in a table as shown below.

Boiler File
Boiler data is exported from UltraMATE as shown below.

UltraMATE Boiler File

Exported ASCII from a UltraMATE Boiler File

View Modes
The view mode is selected under View on the menu bar.
Linear - Available only when a file using the linear format is displayed.
UltraMATE allows the display of 1,2, or 3 columns of the same
data.
Each column has its own vertical scroll bar.
To set the number of columns:
1. Access Tools from the menu bar and select Options.
2. Click on the Environment tab.
3. Adjust the "Number of Data Sheets on Linear Data
Form"
See also Options Environment
Spreadsheet - Standard view mode for reviewing thickness data
Comment - Opens an extra cell under each thickness value for the display
of comment flags (A, B, C .... ), the a-scan indicator (^), B-
Scan indicator (b), MicroGRID indicator (u) or old reading
indicator (()).
Grid Block- Displays each thickness cell as a solid block of color as defined
by the Color Break Point Table. When Grid Block is
selected, Colorize Readings is automatically turned on.
Histogram - Displays a graph showing the distribution of thicknesses across
the ranges defined in the Color Break Point Table. The
number of locations for each color range may be expressed as
a quantity or as a percentage of the total readings. See also
Histogram Options
Viewing Attachments
The presence of an Attachment (A-Scan, B-Scan or MicroGRID) at the currently
selected thickness value is indicated at the bottom of the window in the status
bar. If an attachment is present, the word Attachment will be black (not gray).
In the Comment View Mode, the A-Scan indicator (^) will appear in the cell below
a thickness location which has an attached A-Scan.
The presence of the B-Scan indicator (b) appears when a B-Scan is attached
and the MicroGRID indicator (u) appears when a MicroGRID is attached.

The Extended Parameters indicator (p) appears when extended parameters are
included with the DR file. The location specific data is viewed in the attachment
window. Extended Parameter files can also have A-Scan, B-Scan or MicroGRID
attachments.

To view an Attachment:
1. Select VIEW from the menu bar and select Attachment.
2. Click on any cell with an Attachment.

To use color to locate readings with Attachment,

see Color-Attributes.
Auto-Zoom Grid Block View
Grid Block View will auto-zoom to a predetermined size when selected in the
options view box. Users can choose between the options of the following.

Turn on or off the Grid Block Auto Resize option by selecting the check box in
the bottom section of the VIEW tab.

Auto-Size Options :
Fit to Window : UltraMATE will automatically scale the Grid Block to fit the
current display window size. It is suggested that the user make the
desktop window as large a possible.

Predefined Sizes :
These sizes are constant, regardless of the size of the file being viewed.
Select between Smallest, Smaller or Small to get the best view.